About us

About Voice of NE

Voice of NE is a region-first digital news and features platform that brings the stories of Northeast India to national attention. From political developments and socio-economic trends to grassroots movements, culture, environment, and youth initiatives, the platform offers nuanced, locally rooted journalism with clarity and depth.

Launched under the banner of Unicorn Publishing Services, Voice of NE is led by a team deeply connected to the region, with a mission to represent the Northeast fairly and consistently in national discourse.

Local voices. National relevance.

Dhruv Baruah

Dhruv Baruah – Editor-in-Chief

A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience, Dhruv started his media career in Guwahati before moving to Delhi. He has worked with reputed organizations like Encyclopaedia Britannica and Doordarshan News. After a sabbatical spent building his dream home in Uttarakhand, his passion for journalism and the Northeast led him to launch Voice of NE.

In 2007, Dhruv also founded BharatHomestays.com, India’s first homestay-dedicated website, which was later acquired by a Singapore-based company in 2012.

Deepa Baruah

Deepa Baruah – Founder, Unicorn Publishing Services

With over three decades of experience in education, journalism, and publishing, Deepa is a respected ELT expert and media professional. She founded Unicorn Publishing Services, which supports niche editorial projects like Voice of NE. The company is headquartered in Noida, with lean editorial bases in Guwahati and Jorhat.

Vision

To be the most trusted and insightful media platform representing Northeast India, connecting its stories, challenges, and achievements to the national and global stage.

Mission

  • To produce regionally grounded, fact-based journalism with integrity and depth.
  • To amplify voices from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.
  • To bridge the gap between local realities and national narratives.
  • To foster collaboration with journalists, researchers, and citizens passionate about the Northeast.