The Bridge: Editors & Translators

Co-founders

Pallabi Deka, Head of the Translation Branch

She has completed M.Phil. from the Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, and has expertise in the field of body politics, feminism, ethnography, memory, etc. She has presented her work in national and international platforms. Her academic works are published by international publishers including Routledge publication. Her involvement in the field of translation is not only professional, but also promotes reformist and feminist cause. Co-translation of comic 'Menstrupedia' to Assamese is one such example. She has also been the editor of the Assamese Menstrupedia comic. In addition, she also has the experience of working with Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan, which provides funding to promotion of peace. She has also been associated with different projects with the renowned feminist publishing house Zubaan (New Delhi). Her photo series 'the half locked door' was published by Zubaan's 'through her lense' series, which was also featured in 'Mumbai Mirror', a Mumbai based news daily.

Deboleena Sengupta, Head of Editorial Branch

She is a doctoral student of Political Science from OKDISCD, Guwahati, who has travelled extensively to the remote areas of West Bengal and NE India. She has presented her research work in India, Thailand and Kyrgyzstan. Apart from the core discipline, she was introduced to the sociological, anthropological and political-economic aspects of human society, during the course of her research study. She has contributed to publishing houses, such as Economic and Political Weekly and Orient BlackSwan, with her writings. She has also dedicated her time and energy to learning Quantum Physics and Yogic Sciences, which further developed an interdisciplinary approach in her. She promotes the merge of Inner Science and Social Sciences for having a holistic outlook to human life. She has seven years of working experience with national and international NGOs, entrepreneurs and start-ups that work with different departments of Government of India. She has also worked as a Medical Editor for more than a year. Besides, she herself is a daily practitioner of yoga and meditation that adds to her knowledge of awareness.

Testimonials

Maitrayee Patar, Writer-Poet and Musical Artist

Tuhin Paul, Managing Partner, Menstrupedia, Ahmedabad

P. Lalpekhlui, PhD Scholar, TISS, Guwahati campus

I worked closely with The Bridge: Editors and Translators a few months ago and my experience was smooth. They provide seamless service and they are receptive to suggestions which I believe should be an important aspect of translation work. I extend my best wishes to the team and look forward to working with them.

P. Lalpekhlui, PhD Scholar, TISS, Guwahati campus

Tuhin Paul, Managing Partner, Menstrupedia, Ahmedabad

P. Lalpekhlui, PhD Scholar, TISS, Guwahati campus

They are highly professional and very responsive. Satisfied with the service.

Tuhin Paul, Managing Partner, Menstrupedia, Ahmedabad

Pallabi worked with Menstrupedia. She was the Editor for the Assamese version of the Menstrupedia comic on girls' puberty. It was a pleasure working with her. Her work was crisp and clear. My best wishes to team Bridge.

Gayatri Borah, PhD Scholar, Tezpur University

Tuhin Paul, Managing Partner, Menstrupedia, Ahmedabad

I was super impressed with the team's effort in reviewing my paper within a short duration of time. I wish them great luck in their efforts to bridge the gap and make it worth everyone's time and effort.

Kailash Tandel, PhD Scholar, IIT, Mumbai

Gayatri Borah, PhD Scholar, Tezpur University

Kailash Tandel, PhD Scholar, IIT, Mumbai

Happy with the service. Good to work with.

Momee Pegu, Founder of RIGBO, Majuli

Gayatri Borah, PhD Scholar, Tezpur University

Kailash Tandel, PhD Scholar, IIT, Mumbai

I really appreciate the work Deboleena did for RIGBO. Her translation work served the purpose it was aimed for. Wishing the team the very best for their future endeavors.

Dr. Abhimanyu Datta, Lecturer at DIET, Biswanath Chariali

Mayuri Bhattacharjee, Gender and Menstrual Health Specialist at World Economic Forum

Anjan Nag, Photographer and Founder of Kuhi Paat, Dibrugarh district, Assam

Deboleena has helped me in copy-editing few academic papers during my doctoral days in TISS, Mumbai. I loved her work. She has also been my co-traveler in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where we attended a conference together. I appreciate her spirit, and I extend my best wishes to the team.

Anjan Nag, Photographer and Founder of Kuhi Paat, Dibrugarh district, Assam

Mayuri Bhattacharjee, Gender and Menstrual Health Specialist at World Economic Forum

Anjan Nag, Photographer and Founder of Kuhi Paat, Dibrugarh district, Assam

I was impressed to see Deboleena and Pallabi's photo series at Zubaan's Through Her Lense. The team has helped with translation work too. I am happy they have come together with The Bridge. My best wishes to the team.

Mayuri Bhattacharjee, Gender and Menstrual Health Specialist at World Economic Forum

It is always great working with Deboleena and Pallabi, and I am so glad that they have started this venture. I wish them the best of luck. More power to women entrepreneurs.