Ajanta is an acclaimed educator, author, and cultural advocate with an MA in English (Gold Medalist), an M.Phil in Education, and a digital marketing certificate from IIM Indore. As the founder of Vidya.Com and former principal of t...

Ajanta is an acclaimed educator, author, and cultural advocate with an MA in English (Gold Medalist), an M.Phil in Education, and a digital marketing certificate from IIM Indore. As the founder of Vidya.Com and former principal of the Assam Rifles Nodal School in Nagaland, as well as other reputed CBSE schools in India, she spent years immersed in the rich tapestry of Naga culture and Northeast Indian communities.Her unique perspective as a defence officer's wife living in Kohima gave her intimate insight into the beauty, resilience, and challenges of Northeast India—experiences that profoundly shape her storytelling. Passionate about authentic representation and cross-cultural understanding, Ajanta writes to bridge divides and give voice to communities often marginalised in mainstream Indian literature. The Hornbill Song is her heartfelt tribute to the Northeast, exploring themes of love, identity, and belonging with the nuance and respect born from lived experience. Through her work, she seeks to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the diverse cultures that make India truly extraordinary.