Interdisciplinary Construction of Historical Narratives – Dr. Prerana Srimaal
Published by Springer Nature in 2024 within the Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century, this chapter studies how historians build narratives using tools from multiple disciplines. Dr. Srimaal highlights the interplay between archival research, theory, and interpretation, showing how interdisciplinary thinking widens the possibilities of representing the past.
History in Popular Fiction: Twentieth-Century – Dr. Priscilla Namrata Rozario
Appearing in Springer Nature in 2024 as part of the Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century, this work explores how popular fiction reimagines twentieth-century history. Dr. Rozario’s study traces how storytelling techniques shape public memory, revealing the subtle ways narratives influence historical understanding, cultural identity, and the politics of remembering.
Eco-Populism and the Question of Wastewater – Dr. Priscilla Namrata Rozario and Mekhla Mondal
Published in Springer Nature in 2024, this chapter in the Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century examines how wastewater politics intersects with the rise of eco-populism. The paper situates environmental debates within struggles over governance, public sentiment, and ecological justice. Through their analysis, the authors show how communities navigate tensions between scientific reasoning, policy frameworks, and lived ecological realities.
From Namaskara to Annyeong: Questioning Where I Belong – Dr. Embassy Lawbei
Published in Economic & Political Weekly in 2024, this paper reflects on belonging, identity, and cultural negotiation across different linguistic and social environments. Dr. Luwbei uses personal and regional experiences to examine how individuals navigate shifting cultural landscapes, emphasizing the emotional labour behind finding a sense of home in multiple worlds.
BTS: Belonging and Becoming – Dr. Embassy Lawbei
Printed in Economic & Political Weekly in 2022, this article turns to contemporary pop culture to understand how global fandoms reshape identity. Dr. Lawbei examines how BTS inspires forms of community, self-expression, and belonging, especially among young people who find meaning and emotional support in fan cultures.
Beyond Borders: Why Assam’s Village Handover to Meghalaya May Signal More Than Just Peace – Dr. Embassy Lawbei
Accepted for publication in 2025 by Economic & Political Weekly, this article analyzes the political and cultural implications of the proposed village-handover between Assam and Meghalaya. Dr. Lawbei argues that the decision goes beyond administrative boundaries, touching on questions of ethnic identity, local governance, and historical memory within the Northeast.
Shifting Narratives of Soil in Scientific Discourses of Colonial Assam Tea Plantations – Dr. Narmata Borkotoky
Accepted for 2025 publication in Economic & Political Weekly, this paper revisits colonial scientific writings to understand how soil was conceptualized in Assam’s tea plantations. Dr. Borkotoky uncovers how scientific discourse shaped plantation economies, revealing the extractive ideologies embedded within colonial environmental management.
Locating ‘Coolie’ Women’s Health in Tea Plantation Environments in Colonial Assam – Dr. Narmata Borkotoky
Published in 2023 in the Indian Historical Review, this research foregrounds the neglected health histories of women labourers in colonial Assam’s tea plantations. Dr. Borkotoky reconstructs the gendered dimensions of labour, showing how systemic neglect, harsh working conditions, and colonial policies shaped women’s bodies and well-being.
Psychosocial Needs of Diabetic Patients: A Study Beyond Biomedical Approach – Dr. Aditi Bhartiya
Published in 2024 in Frontiers in Health Informatics, this study shifts the focus from biological symptoms to the lived experiences of diabetic patients. Dr. Bhartiya explores how emotional support, social context, and psychological well-being are essential to effective diabetes care, arguing that a holistic approach is crucial for long-term health outcomes.
Trauma, Memory, and Remembrance in Easterine Kire’s Mari: Re-examining the Identity and Intergenerational Narrative – Moamenla Longkumer (Research Scholar)
Published in Literary Voice and recorded as “Accepted” for publication, this study investigates trauma and intergenerational memory in Easterine Kire’s Mari. Through the novel’s setting around the Battle of Kohima and the Naga community, the research traces how personal and collective memory intersect. The presentation emphasized theoretical understandings of trauma and highlighted how narratives of healing shape identity.