JNC, Nagaland University to Host International Seminar
Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, will co-host a two-day international seminar with Nagaland University focusing on translation as a cultural dialogue in English and Hindi literature.
PASIGHAT— The Department of English of Jawaharlal Nehru College ( JNC ) is set to collaborate with the Department of English of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, to co-host a two-day international seminar titled “Between the Two Worlds: Translation as a Cultural Dialogue in English and Hindi Literature”.
The seminar is scheduled to be held on April 9 and 10, 2026, and will be conducted in hybrid mode, enabling participation from scholars and academicians from India and abroad.
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The initiative is being led by Dr. Gindu Borang, Principal of Jawaharlal Nehru College, with academic support from Dr. Leki Sitang, Vice-Principal, and Dr. Abani Doley, Seminar Coordinator from the Department of English (UG and PG). According to Dr. Borang, the seminar aims to promote academic exchange, strengthen inter-university collaboration, and project the cultural and literary heritage of Arunachal Pradesh on a wider academic platform.
He noted that the focus on translation as a cultural dialogue would help explore the intersections between languages, literature and societies, particularly in the context of English and Hindi literary traditions.
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Dr. Borang also expressed gratitude to Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, and the seminar convenors for extending the invitation to Jawaharlal Nehru College to act as a co-host institution.
Officials said that the seminar will feature participation from eminent scholars and distinguished academicians from India and overseas, providing a platform for critical discussions on translation studies, cultural exchange and comparative literature.
