The Braided River: A Journey Along the Brahmaputra

Samrat Choudhury follows the course of the Brahmaputra, meeting diverse communities and exploring the river’s connection with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bangladesh.

Samrat Choudhury is a journalist and author who has worked with newspapers across India. His writing focuses on society, politics, culture, travel, and the Northeast.

The book combines personal travel experiences with the history and contemporary realities of the Brahmaputra region. It explores Assamese identity, India-China border history, migration and citizenship debates, local communities, and environmental challenges such as dams.