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Nowhere to Call Home (Nang in Tibetan) is a 2023 collection of essays, stories, and poems by renowned Tibetan poet and a...
23/07/2026

Nowhere to Call Home (Nang in Tibetan) is a 2023 collection of essays, stories, and poems by renowned Tibetan poet and activist Tenzin Tsundue. Blending personal memoir with political reflection, the book offers an intimate account of life in exile and the enduring struggle of the Tibetan people. Through evocative poetry, compelling narratives, and thought-provoking essays, Tsundue explores themes of identity, displacement, belonging, resistance, and the meaning of home. Both deeply personal and universally relevant, Nowhere to Call Home is a poignant testament to resilience, memory, and the unyielding hope for freedom and justice.

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Power and Powerlessness: Mainstream Media and the Northeast, edited by Walter Fernandes, is a compelling exploration of ...
16/07/2026

Power and Powerlessness: Mainstream Media and the Northeast, edited by Walter Fernandes, is a compelling exploration of how India’s mainstream media has portrayed the Northeast over the years. Bringing together essays by leading journalists and scholars, the book examines issues of media bias, representation, identity, conflict, and power, arguing that the region is often reduced to stories of violence and unrest while its diverse cultures, histories, and everyday realities remain overlooked. By critically analysing these narratives, the book highlights the need for more inclusive, ethical, and balanced journalism, making it an essential read for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone interested in media, democracy, and Northeast India.

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Ownership, Management and Alienation: Tribal Land in Northeast India examines one of the most significant issues shaping...
10/07/2026

Ownership, Management and Alienation: Tribal Land in Northeast India examines one of the most significant issues shaping the Northeast—tribal land. Through historical, legal, and socio-political perspectives, the authors explore traditional systems of land ownership, community-based management, changing governance structures, and the growing challenges of land alienation brought about by development, state policies, and market forces.

A valuable resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in indigenous rights, land governance, and the complex realities of Northeast India.

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Religious Revitalisation Movements in Manipur by N. Joykumar Singh is an important scholarly work that examines the emer...
01/07/2026

Religious Revitalisation Movements in Manipur by N. Joykumar Singh is an important scholarly work that examines the emergence and growth of religious revival movements in twentieth-century Manipur, particularly the efforts to revive the indigenous Meitei faith, commonly known as Sanamahism. The book traces the historical background of the movement, the role of leaders such as Naoria Phullo, and the formation of organisations dedicated to restoring traditional Meitei religious beliefs and practices. It also analyses the tensions and interactions between the revivalist movement and the Vaishnavite Hindu traditions that had become deeply rooted in Manipuri society since the eighteenth century. Through a historical and sociological perspective, the book offers valuable insights into questions of religion, identity, culture, and nationalism in modern Manipur. It remains an essential reference for students and researchers interested in the social and religious history of the region.

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George Derwent Thomson’s The Human Essence: The Sources of Science and Art is a concise yet profound exploration of the ...
24/06/2026

George Derwent Thomson’s The Human Essence: The Sources of Science and Art is a concise yet profound exploration of the origins of human creativity and knowledge from a Marxist perspective. Thomson argues that both science and art emerge from humanity’s collective labour and social activity, rather than existing as separate or purely intellectual pursuits. Drawing upon history, anthropology, philosophy, linguistics and literary criticism, he traces how human beings developed the capacity for abstract thought, artistic expression and scientific inquiry through their interaction with nature and one another. The book offers an insightful materialist understanding of culture and civilisation, presenting science and art as complementary expressions of humanity’s creative powers and social evolution.

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Myanmar as India's NE Understands (2022), edited by Nongthombam Jiten, is a significant contribution to the study of Ind...
23/06/2026

Myanmar as India's NE Understands (2022), edited by Nongthombam Jiten, is a significant contribution to the study of India–Myanmar relations from the perspective of Northeast India. Rather than viewing Myanmar solely through the lens of New Delhi's strategic and foreign policy interests, the book highlights the historical, cultural, ethnic, economic, and geopolitical connections that bind Myanmar and the peoples of India's Northeast. Spanning 448 pages, the volume brings attention to issues often overlooked by policymakers and scholars, including borderland communities, cross-border identities, migration, connectivity, security, and regional cooperation. By foregrounding the experiences and perspectives of the Northeast, the book offers a nuanced understanding of Myanmar as both a neighbour and an integral part of the region's shared historical and socio-cultural landscape. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in Northeast India, Myanmar, and borderland studies.

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Relations Across Borders: Communities Separated by the Indo-Myanmar Border is a significant study published by the North...
22/06/2026

Relations Across Borders: Communities Separated by the Indo-Myanmar Border is a significant study published by the North Eastern Social Research Centre that explores the historical, cultural and social ties connecting communities divided by the Indo-Myanmar border. Based on extensive field research, the book examines how ethnic groups such as the Nagas, Kukis, Zomis and Chins continue to maintain kinship, trade and cultural relations across an international boundary imposed by colonial and postcolonial state formations. Offering valuable insights into borderland identities, migration, security and everyday life, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Northeast India, Myanmar and the complex realities of communities living across borders.

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Ethnicity and Social Change: An Anthology of Essays by Gangmumei Kamei is a landmark work that offers deep insights into...
20/06/2026

Ethnicity and Social Change: An Anthology of Essays by Gangmumei Kamei is a landmark work that offers deep insights into the history, politics, and social transformations of Manipur and Northeast India. Bringing together a rich collection of essays, Kamei explores themes such as ethnicity, state formation, colonialism, federalism, indigenous rights, development, and identity politics, demonstrating how historical processes continue to shape contemporary realities. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible to a wider readership, the book remains an essential resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex social and political landscape of the region. A thought-provoking contribution to Northeast Indian studies, this volume is indispensable for readers seeking to engage critically with questions of ethnicity, democracy, and social change.

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Pena Music in Manipuri Culture by Pukhrambam Rajendra Singh is an important work that explores the cultural, historical,...
16/06/2026

Pena Music in Manipuri Culture by Pukhrambam Rajendra Singh is an important work that explores the cultural, historical, and ritual significance of the pena, the ancient bowed string instrument of the Meitei people of Manipur. The book highlights how the pena functions not merely as a musical instrument but as a carrier of oral traditions, indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and spiritual practices. It examines the instrument's central role in rituals such as Lai Haraoba, court traditions, folk performances, and the transmission of myths and legends across generations. The work also discusses the challenges facing pena music in the modern era and emphasizes the need to preserve this unique element of Manipur's intangible cultural heritage

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Responsible Tourism in Manipur is an academic and socio-cultural study authored by Thokchom Ursa and M. C. Arunkumar. Pu...
15/06/2026

Responsible Tourism in Manipur is an academic and socio-cultural study authored by Thokchom Ursa and M. C. Arunkumar. Published by Akansha Publishing House, the book examines the social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions of tourism in Manipur. It explores the impacts of tourism on local communities, analyzes community perceptions of tourism development, and highlights the potential of responsible and sustainable tourism as a strategy for inclusive development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment in the state. The work contributes to ongoing discussions on community-based tourism and sustainable development in Northeast India.

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