Who is the author of the book 'Bengsata (Short Stories)' from 2020, who received the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? [#2222]

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

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Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

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Nilmoni Phukan Sr. was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, freedom fighter, and politician. He was a powerful orator, earning him the title "Bagmibor" (The Great Orator) in Assamese literature.

Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

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Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

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Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

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Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.

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Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.

Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.

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Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

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Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

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Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.