H. Srikanth

Prof. H. Srikanth

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Faculty members

Prof. H. Srikanth

Designation: Professor

Department: Political Science

Qualifications:

MA (Political Science), M. Phil, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad)

Areas of Interest / Specialization:

Political Theory, Political Economy, Ethnicity, Indigenous and Border Studies

Experience:

25 years of teaching and 4 years of post-doctoral research experience

Academic Affiliations

  • Member of Indian Academy of Social Sciences
  • Indian Association of Canadian Studies

Awards

  • State level Merit Scholarship    
  • UGC-Associateship 1994
  • Shastri-Indo-Canadian Faculty Research Fellowship – 2005
  • Associateship at Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, 2009-2011

Ph.D. Degrees Guided and Awarded

  1. Mhonthung Yanthan (2020): “Political Attitudes and Political Participation of Students in Nagaland”
  2. Iaribhalang Rymbai (2019) “Political Economy of Coal Mining in Jaintia Hills”.
  3. Kaba Daniel (2018) “Politics of Boundary Making and Maintenance: A Study of Poumai Naga”.
  4. Seikhogin Haokip (2017) “Kuki Militant Movement in Manipur: A Study of Kuki National Organization.
  5. S. Thianlalmuan Ngaihte (2011) “Role of Paite Elites in the Construction of Paite and Zomi Identities in Manipur”

M.Phil Dissertations Guided and Awarded

  1. Manasi Hajowary (2019). "Ethnic Relations among Border Communities: A Study of the Dalus of Garo Hills"
  2. Lucky Dey, (2019). "Border Area Development Program in Assam: A Study of Villages in Dhubri and Karimganj".
  3. Hirokjeet Roy (2015). “Ethnicity and Naitonalism: A Theoretical Study with Special Reference to North-East India”.
  4. Iaribhalang Rymbai (2010). “Traditional Political Institutions: A Comparative Study of Khasi Syiemship and Mizo Chieftainship”.

Administrative Responsibilities

  1. Member of the School Board of School of Social Sciences, Assam University, Silchar.
  2. Member of the Expert Committee for evaluation of the research proposals of ICSSR's IMPRESS programmme in 2019.  
  3. Editor of The NEHU Journal from 2013 – 2018
  4. UGC-SAP Coordinator (in-charge) for UGC-DRS Phase I (2013-14)
  5. UGC-SAP Coordinator for UGC-DRS Phase II (2015- till date)
  6. Head, Department of Political Science (Since December 2018)
  7. Member of Academic Council and other Academic bodies NEHU
  8. Member of different committees of the department and the University
  9. Member of the Evaluation Committee of Academic Proposals for Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi from 2011-2017.
  10. Member of UGC Expert Committee for selection of candidates for Ishaan Uday Scholarship in 2014?15.  
  11. Nominated as observer for ICSSR sponsored 10 Days Workshop on Research Metho-dology, organized in Tripura University, Agartala from March 21 to March 30, 2015.  
  12. Member of UGC Expert Committee for selection and evaluation of Major Research Projects in Political Science and Public Administration, which met on 23rd September, 2014 in the UGC Office in Delhi.
  13. Member of subject expert for evaluation of UGC Minor Research Projects in Political Science, at UGC Regional Office, Kolkata on January 23, 2014.
  14. Member of the Expert Syllabus Committee for devising post-graduate course on Indigenous Studies in Jharkhand University, 2011. 

Research Projects

  1. ‘Fencing `the Indo-Myanmar Border: Problems and Perceptions of the Kukis in Moreh and Tamu’, A major project sponsored by ASEAN Studies Centre, Submitted in 2018. (As Deputy Project Director)
  2. ‘Implementation of Border Area Development Program (BADP) in Garo Hills, Meghalaya’, A minor project sponsored by ICSSR-NERC, Submitted in 2019. 

Publications

Publications Books / Edited Volumes

  1. H Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds., Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021
  2. Co-edited (First editor) with Munmun Majumdar, Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021
  3. Indigenous Peoples in Liberal Democratic States: Conflict and Reconciliation in Canada and India, Bauu Institute, Boulder, 2010. ISBN: 13: 978-0-9820467-4-6. (International)
  4. Co-edited (First Editor) with Borgohain, R., Ethnicity and Political Economy in Northeast India, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2016. ISBN-10: 8186307915
  5. Co-edited (First editor), Vision for Meghalaya: On and Beyond Inner Line Permit, ICSSR-NERC, Shillong, 2014. ISBN: 9789351566274

Journal Articles

  1. “Border Disputes and Violence: Thinking Beyond the Binaries”, The India Forum, August 6, 2021, https://www.theindiaforum.in/letters/border-disputes-and-violence-north-east-thinking-beyond-binaries
  2. “Three Streams in the Anti-CAA Movement”, The India Forum, January 21, 2020, https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/three-streams-anti-caa-movement
  3. “Combating Transnational Crimes in the Era of Globalization: Strategies for India and the ASEAN”, International Studies, Vol. 54, No. 2, 2017, pp 1-14.
  4. “Interrogating the Studies on Regionalism in Northeast India’, Northeast Researches, Vol. 7, No. 1., 2017. 
  5. “Look East Policy, Sub-regional Connectivity Projects and Northeast India”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. LI, No. 47, 2016, pp. 45-51.
  6. ‘State, Ethnicity and Nation Building in South Asia, Man and Society: A Journal of Northeast Studies, Vol. XIII, Winter 2016, pp. 7-32.
  7. ‘Security and Development of Border Areas: Management of Meghalaya Border with Bangladesh’, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Vol. LXII, No. 2., 2016, pp. 593-605.
  8. “Ethnic Militancy in Assam: Whom to Blame?”, Economic and Political Weekly, L (5), 2015, pp. 17-19.
  9. “Between Balance and Bias: In Defence of Telangana”, Economic and Political Weekly. XLIX (33), 2014, pp. 32-34. 
  10. “Who in North-east India are Indigenous?”, Economic and Political Weekly, XLIX, No. 20, 2014, pp. 41-46.
  11. “Student Organizations and Social Movements in North-East India”, Man and Society: A Journal of North-East Studies.  XI (Winter), 2014, pp. 30-41.
  12. “Construction and Maintenance of Ethnic Boundaries”, Man and Society: A Journal of North-East Studies, Vol. XI, Summer, 2014, pp. 34-48.
  13. Book Review of Gorky Chakraborty’s book, Assam’s Hinterland: Society and Economy in the Char Areas, in Northeast Researches, Vol. II, No. 1, 2012, pp. 117-121.
  14.  “The Sino-Indian Border Dispute: Overcoming Nationalist Myopia’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XLVII, No. 39, 2012, pp. 38-41.
  15. “Multiculturalism and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XLVII, No. 23, June 9, 2012, pp. 17-21 .
  16.  “New Social Forces and Changing Land Relations among the Khasis in Meghalaya”, Man and Society: A Journal of Northeast Studies, Vol. III, Winter 2011, pp. 27-39.
  17.  “United Andhra or Separate Telangana?”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. LXXII, No. 3, July-Sept, 2011, 781-790.
  18. “Native Indians Quest for Self-government in Canada”, Indian Journal of Canadian Studies, Vol. XIV, 2011, pp. 64-83.
  19. “Understanding Governance in the context of North-East India”, Northeast Researches, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2010, pp. 92-106.
  20. “British Colonialism and the Hill Tribes of Composite Assam”, Man and Society; A Journal of North East Studies, Vol. III, Spring 2006, pp. 79-116
  21. “Challenges and Predicaments of Naga Nationalism”, Eastern Quarterly, Vol. 3, Issue IV, January-March 2006, pp. 262-274 (with C.J. Thomas).
  22. “Naga Resistance Movement and the Peace Process in North East India”, Peace and Democracy in South Asia, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 56-86.
  23. “Discourses on Rights and India’s Northeast”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 40, No. 4, 2005, pp. 335-336.
  24. Reviewed T.K. Oommen’s book, Development Discourse: Issues and Concerns,  in  Man and Society: A Journal of North East Studies, Vol. II, Spring 2005, pp. 127-133
  25. “Prospects of Liberal Democracy in Meghalaya: A Study of Civil Society’s Response to KSU-Led Agitation”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XL, No. 32, 2005, pp. 3987-3993
  26. “Identity Politics and its Conservative Critics”, Economic and Political Weekly, July 14, 2003
  27. “Persisting Questions”, Economic and Political Weekly, August 10-16, 2002 (with Sajal Nag)
  28. “Recruitment of Teachers in Universities: A Proposal”, Economic and Political Weekly, September 8, 2001
  29. “No Shortcuts to Dalit Liberation”, Economic and Political Weekly, March 25, 2000
  30.  “Homogenisation and Disintegration: A Study of Northeast India”, Journal of Assam University, Vol. V (I), 2000
  31. “State, Civil Society and Human Rights’ Violations in Assam”, New Quest, No. 142, October-December 2000 
  32. “Militancy and Identity Politics in Assam”, Economic and Political Weekly, November 24, 2000
  33. “Communalising Assam: AGP’s Loss is BJP’s Gain”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. XXXIV, No. 49, December 4-10, 1999
  34. “Marxism, Radical Feminism and Homosexuality”, Economic and Political Weekly, November 8, 1997
  35. “Natural is not always Rational”, Economic and Political Weekly, April 13, 1996
  36. “Implementation of Basic Services Programme: A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh”, Nagarlok, Vol. XXVII, No.2, April-June 1996 (Fifteen Points)
  37. “Is India Still Semi-feudal?”, Society and Change, Vol. IX, No.1, 1994
  38. “State, NGOs and Urban Community Development”, Social Action, Vol.46, No.1, January- March 1996
  39. “Secularism versus Pseudo-secularism: An Indian Debate”, Social Action, Vol. XVII, January- March 1994.
  40. “Militarisation of Indian Economy”, Bharatiya Samajik Chintan, Vol.XVI, No. 1-4, 1993
  41. “Nationality Question in India”, Teaching Politics, Vol.XVII, No.3&4, 1991
  42. “Nature of the Indian State”, Teaching Politics, Vol.XIV, No.1, 1988
  43. “Politics of Education and Employment in Bhutan”, South Asian Studies, Vol.22, No.1, January – June 1987

Book Chapters

  1. H Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar, 2021. ‘Introduction’, in H Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds., Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021, pp. xv-xl
  2. Srikanth and T.T. Haokip, 2021. “Drug Trafficking in and through Manipur and Myanmar”, in H Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds., Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021, pp. 233-24
  3. T.T. Haokip and H. Srikanth, 2021. “Understanding the Kuki’s opposition to fencing of the Indo-Myanmar Border”, H Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds., Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021, 244-261
  4. “Introduction”, In Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, edited by H. Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar, Sage International, 2021, pp. 3-25. (First Author)
  5. “Drug Trafficking in and through Manipur’, In H. Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds, Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021, pp. 233-243. (First Author)
  6. "Understanding the Kukis opposition to Fencing of the Indo-Myanmar Border", In H. Srikanth and Munmun Majumdar eds, Linking India and Eastern Neighbours: Development in the Northeast and Borderlands, Sage International, 2021, pp 244-261. (Second Author)
  7. “Challenges and Predicaments of Naga Nationalism”, in Bhagat Oinam, Dhiren Sadopkam eds., Northeast India: A Reader, Routledge, 2018, pp. (Joint paper, author the first author)
  8. “Dalit Movement for Social Justice: Politics of Accommodation in Telugu Region in India”, in C. Joshua Thomas & Padmakshi Kakoti, Towards Social Justice, Pentagon Press, 2018, pp. 101-119.
  9. “Status of Research in Politics in Northeast India”, in L.S. Gassah, C.J. Thomas, eds., Constraints and Challenges to Social Science Research in Northeast India, Regency Publications, 2017, pp. 49-54.
  10. “Liberalization and States’ Quest for Trade and Foreign Investments: Status of North-Eastern States”, in Ujjwal Kanti Paul, Gurudas Das, C. Joshua Thomas (Eds.), ASEAN Calling: Development of India`s North-East through Sub-regional Cooperation, Pentagon Press, New Delhi, 2016.
  11. “Indian-ASEAN Economic Integration: Need to Address Social and Political   Concerns, in C. Joshua Thomas and K. Sarda eds.  Act East and India’s Northeast, Pentagon Press, 2017, pp. 93-97.
  12. “Agrarian Relations in Khasi Villages: A Study of Select Villages in West Khasi Hills”, in Srikanth H, Borgohain, R. (2016), Ethnicity and Political Economy in Northeast India, DVS Publishers, Guwahati: Chapter 7, p. 146-162.
  13. “Ethnic Politics and Capitalist Development in Urban Space: Experience of Hyderabad and Shillong”, in Saji Verghese ed., Culture, Identity and Development: The Global and the Local in Northeast India, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, 2015, pp. 179-199.
  14. “Political Autonomy and Economic Development of Indigenous Peoples: A Comparative Study of North-East India and British Columbia”, in A.S. Narang ed., State, Society and Economy in the Twenty-First Century, Canada-India Perspectives, Manohar, 2009, pp. 321-332.
  15. Foreword to the book of S. Thianlalmuan Ngaihte, Elite, Identity and Politics in Manipur, Mittal Publications, New Dellhi, 2013.
  16. “Roots of Insurgency” in J.B. Bhattacharjee ed., Roots of Insurgency in Northeast India, Akansha Publications, New Delhi, 2006, pp. 37-46
  17. “Social Science – A Distinct Science”, J.B. Bhattacharjee ed., Is Social Science a Science?, Akansha Publications, New Delhi, 2005, pp. 103-115.
  18. “Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency: Agenda for Peace in India’s Northeast”, in C. Joshua Thomas ed., Polity and Economy: Agenda for India’s Northeast, Regency Publications, New Delhi, 2005
  19. “Resolving Ethnic Conflicts in Northeast: Need for Radical Civil Forums”, in Girin Phukon ed., Inter-Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India, South Asian Publishers, New Delhi, 2005
  20. “Understanding Ethnic Conflicts in Northeast India”, in Girin Phukon ed., Ethnicity and Polity in South Asia, South Asian Publishers, New Delhi, 2002
  21. “Limits of National Identities: A Study of Identity Politics in the Northeast India”, in Girin Phukon ed., Political Dynamics of Northeast India, South Asian Publishers, New Delhi, 2000, pp. 60-72
  22. “Liberalization and Development of India’s Northeast: Learning from Experience”, in Gurudas and R.K.Purkayastha ed., Liberalization and India’s Northeast, Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi, 1998
  23. “Industrial Development in India”, in K.Mahadevan, Chi-Hsian Tuan et.al., Society and Development in China and India, B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 1995

E-Magazines

Srikanth, H., “Border Disputes and Violence: Thinking beyond the Binaries”, The Indian Forum, August 6, 2021, https://www.theindiaforum.in/letters/border-disputes-and-violence-north-east-thinking-beyond-binaries 

Srikanth, H., “Don’t Play with Naga Pride”, The Indian Forum, January 7, 2022, https://www.theindiaforum.in/letters/do-not-play-naga-pride

Srikanth, H., “Majoritarianism and Communal Polarization in India”, Counter Currents, April 5, 2022, https://countercurrents.org/2022/04/majoritarianism-and-communal-polarization-in-india/

News paper articles:

  • Srikanth, H., “Border Disputes and Violence: Thinking beyond the Binaries”, The Shillong Times, August 2, 2021, 
  • Srikanth, H., “Teacher’s Day Reflections”, The Shillong Times, September 5, 2021
  • Srikanth, H., “Is Monetization another name of Privatization?”, The Shillong Times, September 9, 2021
  • Srikanth, H., “NEP 2020 and Higher Education in the Northeast”, The Shillong Times, September 18, 2021
  • Srikanth, H., “Never play with Naga Pride”, The Shillong Times, December 9, 2021

Papers Presented in Seminars and Conferences (2009-21)

  1. Presented a paper on, “Conceptualizing the Communities in the Hills of Northeast India”, in the International Seminar on “Safeguarding Tribal Identity: Concept and Implications”, organized by Synod College, Shillong on September 9-10, 2021.
  2. Presented a paper on “New Education Policy and Teaching Pre-school Students”, in Two Day International Workshop on “Teacher Education-Paradigm Shift: Challenges in NEP 2020 and Global Perspectives”, organized by University College of Education, Karnataka University, in Collaboration with NEHU, Shillong on 24th and 25th of July 2021. 
  3. Presented a paper on “Political Economy of Covid 19”, in a webinar organized by Unity College, Dimapur, on 9th July 2020.
  4. Presented a paper on “Globalization and Covid Pandemic” in the National Seminar on “Covid and North-East India: Challenges and Way Forward”, Organized by Bodoland University, Kokhrajhar on 26th May, 2020.
  5. Presented a paper, “Representation of Terror in Hollywood Movies”, in international seminar on “Narratives of Terror and Violence in South Asia”, organized by Department of English, NEHU, Shillong on November 16-18, 2017.
  6. Presented a paper titled, “Countering Transnational Crimes: Need for a Comprehensive and Humane Approach “, in 4th Roundtable of ASEAN Indian Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) to be held at Kuala Lumpur on 7th and 8th of August, 2015.
  7. Presented a paper titled, “Interrogating the Look East Policy”, in the International Conference on Look East Policy and Northeast India, organized by OKD, Guwahati on September 25-26, 2015.
  8. Presented a paper, “Humour in Times of Demonetization”, in National Seminar on Demonetization and Digitization of Indian Economy, organized by Department of Commerce, NEHU, Shillong on November 27-28, 2017. 
  9. Presented a paper, “Critique of Dalit Movement in Telugu States”, in national seminar on Towards Social Justice: Impact of Positive Discrimination on Marginalized Communities with special reference to Scheduled Caste Groups of India, organized by ICSSR-NERC on 21-22, September 2017.
  10. Presented a paper, “Building Bridges Across Communities: Thinking out of the Box” in National Seminar on ‘Conflict Transformation and  Dharma of Peace Building: Contemporary Relevance in North-East India’ organized by Lady Keane College, Shillong on May 16-17, 2017.
  11. Presented a paper, “What Democracy and What Development?: Theory and Practice”, in UGC-SAP National Seminar, Democracy and Development in the Context of North-East India, organized by Department of Political Science on March 17-18, 2016.
  12. Presented a paper titled, “Countering Transnational Crimes: Need for a Comprehensive and Humane Approach “, in 4th Roundtable of ASEAN Indian Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) to be held at Kuala Lumpur on 7th and 8th of August, 2015.
  13. Presented a paper titled, “Interrogating the Look East Policy”, in the International Conference on Look East Policy and Northeast India, organized by OKD, Guwahati on September 25-26, 2015.
  14. Presented a paper on Status of Political Science Research on Northeast India. UGC-SAP National Symposium on the theme, “Social Science Research on Northeast India: Practices, Problems and Prospects” held on 21-22 March, 2014.
  15. Presented a paper titled, “Who in the Northeast is/is not Indigenous?” at a National Seminar on Interrogating Indigeneity, Citizenship and the State: Perspectives from India’s North-East, Tezpur University, Tezpur, March 7-8, 2013.
  16. Presented a paper on Ethnic Processes in Urban Space: A Tale of Two Cities. International seminar on “Ethnicity and Globalization” organized by Lady Kean College, Shillong on 4th December, 2013.
  17. Presented a paper titled, “Dilemmas of Development in Hill States of Northeast India”, Presented to National Seminar on Development, Conflicts and Democratic Governance: India’s Experience in the North East, organized at ICSSR-NERC, on June 10-12, 2011 at Shillong.
  18. Presented a paper titled, “United Andhra or Separate Telangana?: Politics of Regionalism in Andhra Pradesh”, Paper presented to National Seminar on Politics of Regionalism in Northeast India, organized by Government T. Romana College, June 16-17, 2011 at Aizawl.
  19. Presented a paper titled “Social Forces and Changing Land Relations in Khasi Hills”, Presented in Associates Seminars, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, on July 22, 2011.  

Invited Lectures and Chairing of Academic Sessions / Seminars / Conferences

  1. Invited to deliver a talk on, “New Education Policy and Northeast India”, in the Panel Discussion on New Education Policy, organized by NEHU Teachers’ Association, September 14, 2021.
  2. Chaired a session in the Internal Seminar on “Safeguarding Tribal Identity: Concept and Implications”, organized by Synod College, Shillong on September 9-10, 2021.
  3. Invited to deliver a talk on “Life Struggles, Ideas and Relevance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar” on the Birth Anniversary of Ambedkar, organized by Shillong Commerce College, Shillong on 13th April 2021.
  4. Invited to deliver a talk on “Structure of Research Paper”, in online workshop on “Improving Scientific Research Writing and Publication Skill”, organized by IQAC, S.S. College, Hailakandi in collaboration with ICSSR-NERC, on 13th October, 2020.
  5. Invited as a panelist on Changing Contexts of India-China Relations: Insights and Lessons from Crises Pathways and Imperatives in Stability and Convergence, organized by ASEAN Studies Center, Shillong on 11th September, 2017.
  6. Invited to deliver four lectures on Academic Writing in the Regional Workshop on Research Methodology for Research Scholars and Young Lecturers, organized by ICSSR-NERC on December 11, 2017.
  7. Delivered Valedictory Address in the national seminar on ‘Ethnicity and Nation Building in South Asia’, organized by Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Allahabad University on 30th April, 2018.
  8. Invited to deliver talk on “Dalit Question in India”, in the Orientation Course, organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on February 17, 2016.
  9. Invited to deliver five lectures on Academic Writing from March 21-23, 2016, in Research Methodology Course organized by ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
  10. Invited to be a panelist in the Brain Storming Session held during the Inauguration of the ASEAN Studies Center on 8th August, 2016.
  11. Delivered Keynote Address in the Inauguration of 10 Days-Workshop on on  Research Methodology” in Tripura University, Agartala, on 21st March, 2015. 
  12. Invited to deliver a talk on “Dalit Question in India”, in Orientation Programme (General) Organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU, on November, 2014.
  13. Invited to delivere a lecture on “Caste System in India”, in Orientation Programme (General) organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU, on February 13, 2014.
  14. Invited to lecture on “Marxism and Social Science Research’ in ICSSR-NERC sponsored course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, February 14, 2013.
  15. Invited to deliver a talk on “Fighting Corruption”, in Orientation Programme (General) organized by Academic Staff college, NEHU, on 29th April, 2013.
  16. Invited to deliver two lectures on “Resource Mobilization theory of Social Movements” in Refresher course in Commerce, organized by Academic Staff College, NEHU, on November 26, 2013.
  17. Chaired a session in international seminar on “Ethnicity and Globalization” organized by Lady Keane College, Shillong on 5th December, 2013.
  18. Chaired a session in National Seminar on “Democracy and Development in India’s Northeast: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by ICSSR-NERC on 6th December, 2013.
  19. Invited to deliver a lecture on “Feminist Methodologies”, in “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” course, organized by ICSSR-NERC in Shillong on 8th November, 2013.
  20. Participated and delivered a lecture in a Round Table on Research Writing in Universities, organized by EPW and TISS in collaboration with University of Hyderabad, in Hyderabad on November 25-27, 2011.
  21. Invited to deliver a talk in in the Valedictory Session of the International Seminar on From Land locked to Land Linked: BIMSTEC in Northeast India, Organized by JAIR in NEHU, Shillong, April 10, 2010.
  22. Invited to Deliver one lecture on Civil Society, in Young Social Scientists Meet, organized by ICSSR-NERC on March 8-10, 2010.
  23. Invited to deliver a lecture in the ICSSR-NERC Regional Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organized by ICSSR-NERC on October 12-16, 2009.
  24. Invited to deliver three lectures in Advanced Course in Political Science under ICSSR School for Doctoral Scholars organized at ICSSR-NERC, Shillong from November 23 to December 2, 2009.

Evaluation of Ph.D. Theses and M.Phil Dissertations from other Universities

  1. Ph.D. thesis on “Statehood and Marginalization: A Study of Migration, Education and Occupation in Telengana”, submitted by Chaketi Raju to Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2021.
  2. Ph.D. thesis on "The Subject-Citizen: Locating the Status of 'Sikkim-Subject' in Modern Indian Democracy” submitted by Sunil Pradhan to Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory”, 2021. 
  3. Ph.D. thesis on “Cultural rights to Indian federalism: A Study of Naga ethnic rights”, submitted by J Nukshimenla, to Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, 2019.
  4. Ph.D. thesis on "Role of All Bodo Students Union and its Impact on the Politics of Assam (1967-2016)" submitted by Mamta Narzary, to Department of Political Science, Bodoland University, 2019.
  5. M.Phil dissertation on “State and Identity Movements: A Study of Chutia in Assam”, submitted by Ridip Khanikar to Department of Political Science, Assam University, 2015.
  6. Ph.D. Thesis on “Formation and Contestation of Ethnic Identity: A Case Study of the Bishnupriya Manipuri” submitted by Y. Monojit Singh to Department of Political Science, Assam University, 2014.
  7. Ph.D. Thesis on “Gandhi and Social Reconstruction”, submitted by Nongmaithem Gopiraman Singh to Department of Political Science, Manipur University, Imphal, 2014.
  8. M.Phil dissertation on “Neo-Liberal Policies and New Social Movements: A Case Study of Affected Citizens of Teesta”, submitted by Deepika Pradhan to Political Science Department, Sikkim University, 2014.

Organization of Seminars

  1. *Coordinated Seminar on Problems of Higher Education in India, organized by NEHUTA in 2010.
  2. *Regional Coordinator of the International Seminar organized on From Landlocked to Land Linked, organized by MEA and JAIR in NEHU on 9-10 April, 2010.
  3. *Organized a brainstorming session on the theme, “Vision for Democratic and Progressive Meghalaya: On and Beyond the Inner Line Permit”, on behalf of Department of Political Science, in collaboration with ICSSR-NERC on November 27, 2013.
  4. *Coordinated UGC-SAP National Symposium on the theme, “Social Science Research on Northeast India: Practices, Problems and Prospects”, organized by the department on 21-22 March, 2014.

Recent Articles in Newspapers and Web Magazines

Online Lectures Uploaded on YouTube

  1. Introduction to Political Theory Lecture Series, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=720n2VeNyU4&t=6s
  2. On Marxian Dialectics, or Dialectical Materialism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgcB6676RC0&t=25s
  3. On Historical Materialism Part I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiNSX2g0raM&t=7s
  4. On Historical Materialism Part II, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jToo2Pnu35E&t=32s
  5. On Marxist Theory of Alienation Part I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskSH9dg-QI&t=663s
  6. On Marxist Theory of Alienation Part II, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9_JSiOMjPE
  7. Marxist Theory of State and Revolution, Part I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDqqMogTAhU&t=238s
  8. On Marxist Theory of State and Revolution Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcADTBeq8c&t=261s
  9. On Class Struggle, Party and Dictatorship of the Proletariat Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRg8akui8nM&t=3s
  10. On Class Struggle, Party and Dictatorship of the Proletariat Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LLwUz8B_u8&t=2s
  11. Gramsci’s Theory of Intellectuals and the Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO-J0Oksh7s&t=1833s
  12. On Gramsci’s Theory of State and Hegemony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl48DnIsXJ8
  13. On Mao Tse-Tung and New Democratic Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkL2hNb2Y8&t=626s
  14. On the Cultural Revolution in China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLLOBPCrwoc&t=23s
  15. On Khruschev’s Revisionism: Demise of Socialism in the Soviet Union Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM8vpvtNgHM&t=1693s
  16. On Gorbachev’s Perestroika: Demise of Socialism in Soviet Russia Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REeu77xq6Fw&t=3s
  17. On Althusser, Structural Marxism and Ideological State Apparatus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raBOUyowk54&t=301s
  18. On Struggles, Thoughts and Relevance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwtiNszX5c7t=19s
  19. Feminist Interrogations of Liberalism, Feb 18, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWYMp6jTztw&list=PL498IM_UjeSbHT4nncDOMw3qQxpAvmokd&index=1&t=239s
  20. Feminisms and Women’s Emancipation, Feb 19, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhpsMr9zbc&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=1&t=1914s
  21. Contemporary Republicanism: Philip’s Idea of Republicanism, Feb 24, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGJ9Xa0xBxQ&t=12s
  22. Introduction to Frankfurt School and Critical Theory, April 18, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXVdyASYihs&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=2&t=833s
  23. Horkheimer and Adorno's Theory of Culture Industry, April 29, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zny6HsG0JkA&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=3&t=1202s
  24. Radical Feminism of Shulamith Firestone, May 19, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxr3r2VKM1M&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=4&t=4s
  25. Black feminism and Angela Davis, May 26, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avMMJ4zAz10&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=5&t=126s
  26. Culture Industry: Political Economy of Indian Cinema and TV, June 18, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0BxgWGWHEw&t=310s
  27. Gayatri Spivak Chakraborty: Can the Subaltern Speak?”, July 1, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8pNwZdZfTU&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=6&t=67s
  28. Homi K Bhabha: On Hybridity, Ambivalence and Mimicry”, July 1, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-9EcG8K_Y&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=7&t=5s
  29. Frantz Fanon: Black Skins and White Masks, July 2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqrSwaogngY&list=PL498IM_UjeSYEkGIQ5xYtNkZ4DF_lgU5n&index=8
  30. Majoritarianism and Communal Polarization in India, April 15, 2022, >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPpZk9hAeo&list=PL498IM_UjeSbQdIQokFM-IGZnNqjGUQzt&index=1&t=6s

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