Strangers No More: New Narratives from India’s Northeast by Sanjoy Hazarika [Hardcover]

In Strangers No More, Sanjoy Hazarika revisits Northeast India, building on his influential earlier work, Strangers of the Mist. Drawing from years of research, travel, and firsthand interviews, he examines the region’s complex issues: historical conflicts, evolving identities, economic challenges, and political tensions. Through vivid storytelling, he reveals the impact of cultural and racial stereotypes, the harsh realities faced by border communities, and the resilience of people amid ideological conflicts. Hazarika highlights the Northeast’s distinctiveness while probing whether its people can find unity within India’s broader identity. This is a deeply researched, personal, and nuanced portrait of a misunderstood and evolving region.