Riksundar Banerjee

He earned an post graduate degree (M.A.) in Bengali Literature from Jadavpur University. He has been awarded Ph.D at The University of Burdwan on Uncanny in Bengali Literature: Traditions and Evolution (Bengali: "বাংলা গল্প সাহিত্যে ভূত: পরম্পরা ও পরিবর্তমানতা " ) in 2018. He has jointly presented the paper on 'The Algorithm Of Ghostliness' at York 2019, Bond University, July 2019. == Writings ==

He has been writing articles in several magazines and news papers, such as Anandabazar Patrika and Ei Samay. Among his other works there is the movie Stuck and a discussion on effects of AI and supernaturals on humans, "Stuck Discussion", held in Triguna Sen Auditorium, Jadavpur University. He is also one of the co-writers of the screenplay and dialogues for the film Bhotbhoti (Whispers of Mermaids). Riksundar's book 'The Book of Indian Ghosts' received praise in a published review on 'The Hindu' newspaper. == Published books ==

• Trainer Adda: Bangaleer Bhinno Sangskritik Porisor, 2014. • Chhayashorir: Sekal Ekaler Bhooter Golpo, 2016. • Probase Doiber Boshe, 2017. • Cholar Pother Khorkuto, 2019. • The Book of Indian Ghosts, 2021, from Aleph. • Haunted Places of India, 2023, from Aleph == Published articles ==

• The ghost who loved: Tinkle of anklets from the corridors of Calcutta High Court - The Telegraph India (Published on 26 March 2022) • Ghost story: The spirit denizens of Kamalpur Zamindarbari - The Telegraph India (Published on 25 April 2022) • Clip-clop, Clip-clop… there comes Warren Hastings’ ghost at his Alipore house - The Telegraph India (Published on 9 April 2022) • West Side (spook) Story: Halloween and the western ghosts - The Telegraph India (Published on 31 October 2022) == References ==