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Nandita Bagchi (born xx xx xx xx) is a prolific Bengali author who writes novels, short stories and travelogues. Her career as a writer started with writing travelogues in English in the Kolkata daily, ‘The Statesman’ and the Bengali travel magazine ‘Bhraman,’ after which she gradually shifted to fiction.

She had won xx awards for her xx (works). Her novel ‘Parijayi’ was published serially in the Bengali magazine ‘Desh.’ In addition to ‘Desh,’ she is a regular contributor to ‘Sananda’ and ‘Anandabazar Patrika.’

Biography
Nandita Bagchi was born on xx xx xx in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Her father was a doctor, and her mother, a housewife. She studied science and got a Bachelor’s degree from North Bengal University. After marriage, she settled with her husband in New Delhi and moved to northeastern Nigeria after a few years. In Nigeria, she pursued a career in education, teaching O-level mathematics. Being a doctor's wife and having a keen desire to help the less fortunate saw her journeying through the neighboring villages in West Africa.

Her association with the International Women's Club in Nigeria helped her undertake multiple social efforts. She has also traveled extensively in Europe, the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and China. On returning to India, she became a healthcare entrepreneur while continuing social work as part of the Rotary Club. In her spare time, she discovered her passion for writing. When not writing or traveling, she prefers to spend her time gardening, cooking, and pursuing amateur photography.

Novels

 * Alap
 * Chilmarir Bandar
 * Parijayi
 * Punarbasan
 * Radhikar Prem
 * Rangberanger Khela
 * Sakha
 * Sei Mohaner Dhare
 * Surjer Ghoraguli

Collection of short stories

 * Iti Tomar Moni
 * Brishtir Putra Kanyara
 * Skylight

Travelogues

 * Columbuser Notun Prithibi
 * Wanderlust

Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
(If any)