An Assistant Professor of History at People’s College, Mokokchung, Nagaland, Dr Obendangla successfully presented her research paper titled “Peripheral Slaveries and Global Abolition: Locating the Naga Hills in Indian Ocean Histories” at the Asian Conference on Social Sciences (ACSS) 2026 held in Tokyo, Japan, from 9–13 May 2026.
The international conference was organised by the International Academic Forum (IAFOR) and attended by over 670 delegates from 70 countries.
Dr Obendangla’s presentation was well received at the conference and prompted engaging discussions.
“Her participation on an international academic platform brings laurels to the institution and inspires both faculty and students to pursue global scholarship rooted in regional histories,” People’s College said in a statement while congratulating Dr Obendangla and wishing her continued success in her academic journey.
Dr Obendangla hails from Ungma village in Mokokchung, Nagaland.
