KAUSHIK NANDAN BARUAH is BACK!UNTOLD Podcast, Episode 166 ft. Kaushik Nandan Baruah, a Young Assamese Novelist and Author of Niribili, two other novels.In this 166th episode of Untold Podcast, we had a heart-felt conversation with Kaushik Nandan Baruah, a young literary voice from Assam and the author of Niribili—one of the longest Assamese novels ever written.We escaped from the walls of our studios, amidst nature, greenery and air. We spent the hours in Assam’s Mirza-based farm, ARJB Farms.We talked about the importance of mistakes and self-introspection, and how personal reflection often leads to deeper creative expression.Kaushik shared his thoughts on humor—emphasising that a real joke makes both people laugh, not just one at the cost of another.We also explored the theme of unspoken, suppressed pain—feelings that are often hidden beneath the surface in daily life.He reflected on how we often say “we need time,” when what we actually seek is value, importance, and understanding from those around us.From literary journeys to personal realizations, the episode shed light on how writing can become a mirror to the inner self— capturing pain, humor, and the silent longing for significance that often goes unheard.