[caption id="attachment_488" align="alignnone" width="300"] Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges[/caption] Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges A Scholarly Exploration of Northeast India’s Social, Cultural, and Environmental Realities Society & Culture: Issues and Challenges is a thought-provoking academic volume that examines the complex relationship between culture, identity, environment, education, and socio-economic transformation in Northeast India, particularly Tripura. Edited by Dr. Suman Das, Sri Ramengzaua Kaipeng, and Sri Peter Prasanta Debbarma, this book brings together insightful research papers from scholars working closely with indigenous communities and grassroots realities. This collection explores critical contemporary issues such as shifting cultivation (Jhum), tribal identity, ethnic conflicts over land and forests, migrant labour conditions, socio-economic inequality in education, modernization, and environmental politics. Alongside socio-economic analyses, the book also highlights the rich literary and cultural traditions of the region through studies on Kokborok narratives and Manipuri mythological literature. The book combines field research, oral histories, statistical analysis,

Navayāna Philosophy: A Modern Interpretation of the Teachings of the BuddhaBy Ratnesh Katulkar Discover Buddhism through a modern, rational, and human-centered lens. Navayāna Philosophy presents a fresh interpretation of the Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing reason, equality, social justice, and human liberation. Drawing upon contemporary scholarship and critical analysis, the book explores the essence of Dhamma beyond ritualism and dogma, making Buddhist philosophy relevant to the challenges of the present age. Written in an accessible style, this book is ideal for students, researchers, social thinkers, Buddhists, Ambedkarite readers, and anyone interested in ethical living and social transformation. It offers a thoughtful examination of Navayāna Buddhism and its potential to contribute to a more just, compassionate, and democratic society. Key Features Modern and rational interpretation of Buddhist philosophy Focus on equality, liberty, justice, and human dignity Critical analysis of traditional and contemporary Buddhist thought Relevant for academics, social activists, and general readers Bridges