The Department of English, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, organized a two-day International Seminar on “Trends, Theory and Praxis of Postmodern English Literature” on 24-25 March 2025. The event brought together scholars, researchers, and students from around the world to explore postmodern literary discourse.
Convened by Dr. Subhashis Banerjee and Prof. Suresh Kurapati, the seminar featured 42 scholarly presentations in both physical and virtual modes, covering diverse aspects of postmodern literature. The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jagadish K. Patnaik, whose address set the tone for the discussions. Prof. Nigamananda Das, Head of the Department, welcomed the participants, while Prof. Suresh Kurapati outlined the seminar’s objectives.
Eminent scholars who shared their insights included Prof. Chong Seng Tong and Prof. Z. Ahamed from Malaysia, Prof. Bijoy Lal Basu from Dhaka University, Prof. Sravani Biswas from Tezpur University, Prof. Shreya Bhattacharji from Central University of Jharkhand, and Prof. Dwijen Sharma from NEHU, Tura Campus. Their lectures covered themes such as deconstruction, metafiction, identity politics, and the evolution of literary meaning in postmodernism.
Beyond academia, the seminar also highlighted Nagaland’s cultural heritage. Students presented traditional performances that enriched the experience for attendees. Faculty members, including Prof. Akthar Jamal Khan, Dr. Lemtila Alinger, and Dr. I. Talisenla Imsong, chaired technical sessions, facilitating engaging discussions.
On the final day, Prof. Jano S. Liegise delivered the valedictory note, summarizing key deliberations. Dr. R. Vasanthan presented the official seminar report, while Dr. Subhashis Banerjee distributed certificates and delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective efforts that made the event a success. Dr. Banerjee aptly described the seminar as “a grand bouquet of voices raised and bridges crossed.”