Dr. Adyasha Das is Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management Bhubaneswar, Ministry of Tourism, and Government of India. Das is an unmistakable voice among the young writers in Odia, known for her insightful and colourful portrayals of life.Her versatility is expressed in her felicity of expression in Odia and English. A poet & short-story writer, she has three books of poems, short story collections, travelogues and academic books to her credit. Her major academic publications are in the areas of heritage and cultural tourism, human resource management, and the psychology of tourist behaviour. She is also a reputed singer of Odisha with expertise in several genres of vocal music.