Dr. Richa is an Assistant Professor at DGMC, bringing extensive academic achievements and professional experience to her role. She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Media Science from West Bengal University of Technology, an M.A. in Mass Communication and Videography from Rabindra Bharati University, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University. She was awarded a silver medal for securing second position in her undergraduate degree and a gold medal for securing first position in her postgraduate degree. She has qualified the UGC-NET in Mass Communication and Journalism and was also a recipient of the UGC SVSGC Fellowship during her doctoral research. Professionally, she has worked for one and half years at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, as a Media and Program Coordinator, where she was involved in organizing and documenting various cultural programs under the Ministry. She brings over a decade of research experience focused on communication and culture, particularly in the context of North-East India. She has served as a Research Associate for three books that delve into ethnicity, traditional knowledge systems, and cultural expressions of indigenous communities in the region. She has also been awarded intramural research grants by Tezpur University for projects exploring the cultural traditions prevalent in the North-East. Her scholarly contributions also include research papers published in Scopus-indexed and UGC CARE listed journals and edited books. Her research interests include ritual and performance, cultural identity, digital culture(s), and culture and globalization.