Empire’s Backyard: Colonial Modernity and Northeast India

This book transcends traditional historical analysis to explore the intricate tapestry of colonialism, modernity, and identity formation in Northeast India.

Kailash C Baral is former Professor of English and India Studies at the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad where he also held the position of the Pro-Vice Chancellor. He served at the North-Eastern Hill University and was also the Director of the Shillong Campus of the EFL University. His recent works include Cultural Forms and Practices in Northeast India (2023) and Theory After Derrida: Essays in Praxis (2018). His research has been published widely in journals such as Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture, International Journal of Baudrillard Studies and South Asian Review, among others. His research interests include critical theory, India studies, and Northeast India studies.