Biswambhar Panda
Biographic Data
| ID | 1380580 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Biswambhar Panda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Biswambhar |
| FAMILY NAME | Panda |
| SIGNATURE | PANDA B |
| AFFILIATIONS | North Eastern Hill University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Homeland to hostland
This paper examines the socio-cultural identity of the Kuki diaspora in Malaysia by analysing adaptation processes, experiences of cultural distress, and sustained ties with the homeland. Drawing on empirical data from 20 participants collected through in-depth interviews and participant observation, the paper explores how kinship and ethnic networks mediate everyday engagements with the host society. Guided by Berry’s acculturation model, Eisenb…
Social and economic determinants of international migration
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the social and economic determinants that influenced the Kuki migration from Manipur, India to Singapore. It analyses the economic, social and cultural dimensions that motivated and shaped the journey of the migrants. Design/methodology/approach Drawing insights from theoretical frameworks and empirical data collected from the 20 Kuki migrants through in-depth interviews, the paper explores the driv…
Aspects of Change Among Female Migrants
Female migration has increased globally in the last few decades. Women no longer migrate as passive followers of husbands, family or relatives but as independent migrants, causing various changes in their socio-economic life. Drawing insights primarily from field work data, the paper examines the changing role and status of Kuki women in Delhi, India, and argues that they have moved away from their traditional domestic roles. After migration, the…
Migrants and Their Social Networks
This paper discusses the role and importance of social networks in the migration process. It explores the formation of social networks among the Kuki migrants in Delhi. Drawing insights from the theoretical and conceptual literature on social networks and based on field observations and personal narratives of migrants, the study analyses the importance of social networks for migrants and explains how social networks help the migrants cope with a …
Perceiving the role of grassroots NGOs
In recent times, many grassroots micro movements, also known as new social movements (NSMs), have taken off, centring around contemporary issues of importance such as ecology/environment, women empowerment, human rights, sharing of natural resources and the like. Of late, India has also seen a phenomenal growth in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They have contributed handsomely toward these NSMs through their intense campaigns, people's mo…
Migrants and Their Social Networks
This paper discusses the role and importance of social networks in the migration process. It explores the formation of social networks among the Kuki migrants in Delhi. Drawing insights from the theoretical and conceptual literature on social networks and based on field observations and personal narratives of migrants, the study analyses the importance of social networks for migrants and explains how social networks help the migrants cope with a …
Aspects of Change Among Female Migrants
Female migration has increased globally in the last few decades. Women no longer migrate as passive followers of husbands, family or relatives but as independent migrants, causing various changes in their socio-economic life. Drawing insights primarily from field work data, the paper examines the changing role and status of Kuki women in Delhi, India, and argues that they have moved away from their traditional domestic roles. After migration, the…
Perceiving the role of grassroots NGOs
In recent times, many grassroots micro movements, also known as new social movements (NSMs), have taken off, centring around contemporary issues of importance such as ecology/environment, women empowerment, human rights, sharing of natural resources and the like. Of late, India has also seen a phenomenal growth in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They have contributed handsomely toward these NSMs through their intense campaigns, people's mo…
Migrants and Their Social Networks
This paper discusses the role and importance of social networks in the migration process. It explores the formation of social networks among the Kuki migrants in Delhi. Drawing insights from the theoretical and conceptual literature on social networks and based on field observations and personal narratives of migrants, the study analyses the importance of social networks for migrants and explains how social networks help the migrants cope with a …
Aspects of Change Among Female Migrants
Female migration has increased globally in the last few decades. Women no longer migrate as passive followers of husbands, family or relatives but as independent migrants, causing various changes in their socio-economic life. Drawing insights primarily from field work data, the paper examines the changing role and status of Kuki women in Delhi, India, and argues that they have moved away from their traditional domestic roles. After migration, the…
Social and economic determinants of international migration
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the social and economic determinants that influenced the Kuki migration from Manipur, India to Singapore. It analyses the economic, social and cultural dimensions that motivated and shaped the journey of the migrants. Design/methodology/approach Drawing insights from theoretical frameworks and empirical data collected from the 20 Kuki migrants through in-depth interviews, the paper explores the driv…
Homeland to hostland
This paper examines the socio-cultural identity of the Kuki diaspora in Malaysia by analysing adaptation processes, experiences of cultural distress, and sustained ties with the homeland. Drawing on empirical data from 20 participants collected through in-depth interviews and participant observation, the paper explores how kinship and ethnic networks mediate everyday engagements with the host society. Guided by Berry’s acculturation model, Eisenb…
Diaspora, migration, transnational identity (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Migration and Labor Dynamics (2 works)