Assistant Professor
Department of History
Dr. Esther Teronpi
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Educational qualification
- Ph.D. in History, Tripura University
- M.A. in History (Modern Indian History), Cotton University, Guwahati
- B.A. in History, Handique Girls’ College, Gauhati University
- National Fellowship for ST Students (NFST)
Area of expertise / specialisation
- Women’s history
- Tribes of North-East India
- Northeast India studies
Bio
Dr. Esther Teronpi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Saint Paul’s College, A.D. Nagar, Agartala. Her research interests encompass women, the tribes of North-East India, and Northeast India studies.
Work experience
- Lecturer, Loyola College, Williamnagar, Meghalaya (June 2017–May 2019).
- Taught undergraduate (B.A.) and postgraduate (M.A.) students at Tripura University as part of the Ph.D. curriculum.
- Guest Faculty, Department of History, Tripura University (26 February–30 April 2026).
- Assistant Professor, Saint Paul’s College, Agartala.
Published papers
- “Role of the Dimasa Women in Weaving and Sustaining their Culture in the Dima Hasao District of Assam.” Proceedings of North East India History Association, Tura Christian College, Tura, Meghalaya, 2022, pp. 199–207.
- “The Colourful Zeme Nagas of Dima Hasao: With Special Reference to its Costumes.” Proceedings of North East India History Association, Assam University, Diphu Campus in collaboration with KAAC, Diphu, pp. 556–563.
- “Traditional Ornaments of the Dimasas and the Karbis of Dima Hasao, Assam.” In Society, Art and Culture of India, edited by Dr. M. C. Arya, p. 263.
- “Folklores Related to Weaving and Traditional Motifs used in the Dimasa Tribe of Dima Hasao, Assam.” Abstract booklet, Kokborok and Other Indigenous Languages Department, TTAADC, Khumulwng, Tripura, p. 11.
