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PM against Caste, Religious divisions

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NEW DELHI, November 21 (AFP): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged Indians on Friday to reject centuries of ethnic and religious divisions, warning they would be

Kesangu-ü is Miss Kohima

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Miss Kohima 2008 Kesangu-ü Suokhrie, flanked by first runners-up Mhaletuonuo Keditsu and second runners-up Vitsizonuo Keyhuo after the Miss Kohima crowning ceremony today.Kohima, November 21

NSCN (IM) clarifies on Nov 19 incident

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has rebutted claims made by the “GPRN/NSCN” on an incident reported to have taken place on November 19

Karmariders on cycle tour of Nagaland

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THE KARMARIDERS: The ‘tourists-with-message’, will be in Nagaland soon with their message of solidarity, friendship, self-reliance and adventure. Dimapur | November 21: The Karmariders - a

Nagaland CM pushes for Eco-Territorial Army

Chizokho Vero
Kohima | November 21  : Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today said  that the state government will take up the matter with the centre of raising

86, 000+ Nagaland youths unemployed

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Dimapur | November 21: Annually, more than 86,000 Nagaland youths are facing acute unemployment problems, following their graduation from colleges every year. This startling, but

Current news in frontpage brief

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Central wage board to visit state Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): A central team led by KM Sahni, IAS (Retd) & Member Secretary of the National

POVERTY: Root of Child Labor

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Nagaland Governor K Sankaranarayanan listens to Joydeep, a former child laborer, during the boy’s sharing on his experiences. Kohima/Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): Nagaland Governor K Sankaranarayanan

Nagaland border maps still missing

Merina Y. Chishi
Dimapur | November 20 : The vital documents comprising details of boundaries of Nagaland  state which had gone “missing” is yet to be recovered, said

TNL & “GPRN/NSCN” express will to Heal

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Signs of Common Hope: In a symbolic statement of determination and will for Nagas to be one, members of the “GPRN/NSCN”, Tangkhul Naga Long and

Wangala festival celebrated with splendour

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Young Garo girls present their traditional dance at the Wangala festival celebrations at Ekranipathar village in Dimapur, on November 21. (Morung Photo/Zakir Hussain) Dimapur | November

NPCC takes a dig at CM’s ‘pet political concept’

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): Slamming the statement issued by the NPF party as “misleading and contradictory”, the NPCC termed as “sheer farce” the NPF leaders’

Legislators lead the way in wildlife conservation

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): With the inauguration of the Nagaland Zoological Park at Rangapahar, Dimapur, “a sense of awareness on conservation issues has been created

Kohima hosts National Seminar on rural development

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Vice-Chancellor of NU, Prof. K Kannan, releasing the book ‘Village Development in Northeast India’ at the National Seminar in Kohima, on November 21. (Morung Photo) Kohima,

‘young people must exploit new avenues’

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): The Dimapur ‘District Youth Festival’ was held here today under the aegis of the Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports, Kohima,

National Children’s Science Congress

Lolano P. Khuvung| DIPR
A Profile:The National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) became a nationwide activity since 1993, with the holding of the first NCSC in Delhi. Since then, the

Current news on local brief

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DIC Kohima on PMEGPKohima, November 21 (MExN): The General Manager of the District Industries Centre, Kohima, has informed all the applicants of Prime Minister’s Employment

ILP safeguard drive in Mon

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Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): In an emergency meeting on November 17, the Konyak civil society decided on a number of ILP safeguards, including one against

Medziphema has potential as model township

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Sumi ladies performing a post-harvest song. Cultural troupes of various tribes and villages performed at the inaugural function of the new ADC headquarter in Medziphema

MLA Yhoshu urges better coordination among officers

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Kohima, November 20 (DIPR): Along with the monthly coordination meeting of all heads of offices under Jakhama Sub-Division, a joint meeting on November 19 was

Legal Counsels note rape case aspersion

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Dimapur, November 21(MExN): Responding to a news item today in the local dailies regarding bail granted to a rape-accused in Kohima, as stated to the

Real Life Reel: Hard Realities on Screen

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Dimapur | November 21: North East Network (NEN) with Breakthrough and The Morung Express today screened four short films focusing on Human Rights, at the

‘End Insurgency for progress and prosperity’

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): The Governor of Maharashtra Dr. SC Jamir today reminded insurgency in the north east must end if at all progress and

Urgent Climate Change step for NE felt

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Dimapur, November 21 (MExN): Environmental and development researchers and media groups met on November 21 to discuss climate change and has decided to work together

current news in regional brief

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Sendenyu Tegwenkinyu Union informsKohima, November 21 (MExN): The general meeting of Sendenyu, New Sendenyu and Thongsunyu villages will be held on November 23 at Sendenyu

Assam blast suspects to undergo narco test

Agencies
Guwahati, November 21 (Agencies): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the serial explosions in Assam is likely to carry out narco-analysis tests on two blast

Cooperative movement needed to reach rural people

Agencies
Itanagar, November 21 (AGENCIES): A cooperative movement is imperative to reach the grass-roots to meet its objective of economically uplifting the rural masses, asserted Arunachal

North East stalls at 27th IITF draw huge crowds

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New Delhi | November 21 : The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) is participating at the ongoing 27th India International Trade Fair at

Manipur journalist to intensify agitation

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Women folk of Khwairaban keithel women sit in protest against the killing of Junior Sub-Editor of Imphal Free Press Konsam Rishikanta Singh on November 21

M’laya to set up police outpost despite Assam’s opposition

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Shillong | November 21: Notwithstanding Assam's opposition to Meghalaya's propose setting up of a police outpost in the disputed Langpih area, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister

Malegaon blast suspects wanted to kill RSS leaders: ATS

Agencies
Mumbai, November 21 (agencies): In a major twist in the ongoing Malegaon blast probe, the Maharashtra ATS has confirmed newspaper reports on Friday that radical

India seeks swift justice for victims of sexual violence

PTI
United Nations, November 21 (PTI): Condemning violence against women and children especially in conflict zones, India has sought an end to culture of impunity for

Involve Kashmiris in India, Pak dialogue: Pak delegation

Agencies
New Delhi, November 21 (agencies): India and Pakistan should involve Kashmiris as the third party in their dialogue to ensure a solution that is “durable”

‘Sonia should be next PM of India’

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United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addresses the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi, November 20. (AP Photo) New delhi, November 21 (Agencies): Describing UPA

‘Heavy voting a trendsetter in Kashmir’

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A child rides a cycle on a deserted street in Srinagar, November 21. A curfew-like situation prevailed in the Kashmir valley as authorities deployed thousands

Malegaon Blast Probe | Key suspects caught together on camera

Agencies
New Delhi, November 20 (agencies): In what could add weight to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad’s ongoing probe into the Malegaon blast, a video, released on

Narendra Modi’s temple demolition irks VHP, Congress

Agencies
Gandhinagar, November 20 (agencies): The Narendra Modi government’s drive against temples encroaching streets in this Gujarat capital and elsewhere has invited the wrath of the

Polling begins in 51 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh

PTI
Raipur, November 20 (PTI): Polling for the second phase began in 51 assembly constituencies in eight districts of Chhattisgarh today. The polling began at about

Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP govt for making false promises

Agencies
Harda (MP), November 20 (agencies): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday charged the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh for making 'false promises' and not

Repolling begins in four polling stations in J-K

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People's Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti, looks on as supporters shout slogans during a rally in Waskora some 35 kilometers (22 miles)from Srinagar, November 20.

‘Obama plans to nominate Clinton’

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In a Jun 27, file photo  Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., takes the stage with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., at a campaign event in Unity,

e=mc2: 103 years later, Einstein’s proven right

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People walk past a giant sculpture featuring Albert Einstein's formula "E=mc2" in front of Berlin's Altes Museum in 2006. It's taken more than a century,

‘Use of nuclear weapons more likely in future’

AFP
WASHINGTON, November 21 (AFP): The use of nuclear weapons will grow increasingly likely by 2025, according to a bleak US intelligence report that warns that

Military ‘only solution’ to piracy

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Local residents observe as the Norwegian-flagged tanker “Torm Kristina” passes through the Suez canal in Ismailia, Egypt, Thursday, November 20. Major shipping companies said that

“Cursed” Congo still shocks and fascinates

Reuters
DAKAR, November 21 (Reuters): Reports of massacres, rapes, looting and child soldiers have put Democratic Republic of Congo back on the world news agenda this

Kathmandu valley shuts down in protest of youths’ killing

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A policeman stands guard on a street during a general strike in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, November 20. Activists chanted slogans and halted traffic by burning

Somali politicians fuel piracy: African Union

Reuters
NAIROBI, November 20 (Reuters): The growth in piracy off Somalia is being aggravated by the country's feuding politicians and the United Nations should send peacekeepers

Ban Ki-moon asks for greater transparency to curb arms race

PTI
United Nations, November 20 (PTI): Underscoring the key role of collective security in preventing conflicts, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked for greater transparency

US administration asks Obama to strengthen ties with UN

Agencies
New York, November 20 (agencies): America's top foreign policy experts and former senior administration officials, including Democrats and Republicans, have asked the incoming President Barack

Zimbabwe tells Annan to postpone visit

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A man suffering from cholera is taken in a cart to a nearby clinic in the high density suburb of Budiriro, Harare, Thursday, November 20.

‘India can and will survive global crisis’

Reuters | PTI
NEW DELHI, November 21 (PTI): India will sustain a growth rate of eight per cent despite the adverse impact of the global financial crisis, Prime

Eco adviser says reforms needed to sustain growth

Reuters
NEW DELHI, November 21 (Reuters): India must undertake financial sector reforms to achieve 7.5-8.0 percent this fiscal year and look to the Middle East for

G8 should include China, India, others, panel says

Reuters
WASHINGTON, November 21 (Reuters): The Group of Eight major industrialized countries should be doubled to include Brazil, China and India and other nations to better

Govt not considering fuel price cuts: Petroleum Secy

PTI
NEW DELHI, November 20 (PTI): The government is not considering reducing prices of petrol and diesel, planning to use the profits earned on the two

NVIDIA launches supercomputer in India

Agencies
Hyderabad, November 20 (Agencies): NVIDIA Corporation, a visual computing technologies company, on Wednesday announced the launch of ‘Tesla Personal Supercomputer’, a system that can deliver

Cabinet approves revised pay scales for PSU employees

Agencies
New Delhi, November 20 (Agencies): The government on Thursday approved increased pay for Central Public Sector Undertaking employees with effect from January 1, 2007.The decision,

Indian BPO brings jobs to Northern Ireland

PTI
LONDON, November 20 (PTI): Amidst global economic recession, Indian call centre major Firstsource has sparked early Christmas cheer in Northern Ireland by announcing plans to

Plan panel to report on projects in 10 days to fight crisis

Agencies
New Delhi, November 20 (Agencies): In its sustained effort to fight economic slowdown, the Planning Commission on Wednesday said it would come out with a

Italian wine makers seek to uncork the Indian market

PTI
BANGALORE, November 20 (PTI): Toasting the good times with some sparkling white wines or ruby red wines from Italy could well become a party norm

Maruti introduces new hatchback ‘A-Star’

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Chairman Maruti Suzuki India limited R.C.Bhargava, right, and Director Marketing and Sales Maruti Suzuki India limited S.Shujiojshi pose with the newly launched A-star car, in

Once More Fear Stalks the Streets of Kandahar

Robert Fisk
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There is a little girl in the Meir Wais hospital with livid scars and dead skin across her face, an obscene map of brown and

We Fail To Protect Our Children

John James
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Two trends are crashing against one another. Both are well-known. They are that world population is getting larger while food and water is getting less.

How to win in Afghanistan

Tariq Ali
Afghanistan has been almost continuously at war for 30 years, longer than both World Wars and the American war in Vietnam combined. Each occupation of

United Nations in Trouble?

Carne Ross
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The financial crisis has triggered calls for renovation if not replacement of the world’s outdated financial institutions. But there is another crisis - where the

Dreaming Nagas’ Dream...

Nehemiah Rong
Nagas’ inheritance was and is freedom, their land, independence and democratic governance, economic self reliance, quick and just delivery and disposal judicial system based on

Uneasy About Obama Victory

Praful Bidwai
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Unlike the rest of the world, which has welcomed the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States, Indian policymakers have misgivings, rooted

UN tackles Pillars of Intolerance

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United nations soldiers keep watch on top of an armoured car as Nyiragongo volcano smokes in the background, Wednesday, November 12, in Kibati, just north

Setting the Tone: Communication in Conflict

Gene Stoltzfus
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The tone we set in peacemaking is everything. Without an approach of curiosity, candour, and honesty we can be assured that progress will stop. In

India reels over Obama’s silence

M K Bhadrakumar
Diplomatic predicaments can at times be almost laughable. Indian officials were scurrying around like headless chickens because 120 anxious hours had passed and United States

How we fuel Africa’s bloodiest war

Johann Hari
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Congolese government forces man the front line north of  the village of Kibati, north of Goma, eastern Congo, Sunday November 9, where a truck carrying

Making sense of 33% quota

ALONG LONGKUMER
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In a rare attempt on the part of the State political leadership, an all party meeting is scheduled to be held today (October 3, 2008)

Charter of Peace

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The 10-Point “A Covenant of Common Hope” adopted by Naga participants during the latest Naga Peace Summit III at Chiang Mai, Thailand needs to be

What’s so special about a team of rivals?

James Oakes
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Inspired by the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama is considering appointing a “team of rivals” to his cabinet - if rumors about the

Russia’s unlikely heroine

Cathy Young
Svetlana Bakhmina, a Russian lawyer and mother, has never been involved in politics or public affairs. Yet this ordinary 39-year-old woman has become the famous

No, We Can’t

Sharmila Joshi
Not for the first time, the English language media in India has been saturated with news emanating from the western world, at the cost of

A Wanted Man in Burma

Jeremy R. Hammond
Antonio Graceffo is a wanted man. His crime? Supporting the Shan people in their rebellion against the ruling military junta in Burma, known euphemistically as

People without a Country: The Nagas and Nagalim

Lungthui Yang Riamei
The Nagas live in Nagalim which literally means “land of the Nagas”. It is mostly a mountainous region with some of the most beautiful scenery

The Flouting of Bans

Ranjan Roy | MKG
Does ban of any kind really work? All indications point to the fact that people tend to treat bans with scant regard. Bans are imposed

Terror Has No Religion

Brinda Karat
The aggressive defence by the Shiv Sena of the terrorist activities of people acting in the name of Hindutva, combined with the BJP's refusal to

Hope lies in common sense politics

Aruna Roy
A series of state elections are declared, with a general election to follow. Democracy conjures up visions of masses of people waiting at the hem

Crisis and Opportunity

Ban Ki Moon, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Donald Tusk & Anders Fogh Rasmussen
As world leaders gather in Washington over the weekend, they would do well to remember that we face two crises. The global financial crisis is

A Note On Naga Reconciliation

Vilasetuo Suokhrie
The Naga freedom struggle is  more than fifty years old .By any standard fifty years is long enough  and no  nation can sustain such a

Butterfly Effect

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Scientists around the world have often spoken about the principle of the “Butterfly Effect.” They tell us that the world of nature is so small

Education as Development

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Development and Education are about liberating people from all that holds them back from a full human life. Therefore ultimately development and education are about

Can We Say Sorry?

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Sorry is always a good starting point to begin some form of honest conversation around historical relationships between people, especially when one group of people

Moral Recession

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The global economic crisis continues to be a worry, more so for the impact on the livelihood of ordinary people in the streets. The official

Democracy from Below?

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In an era of globalism and concentration of power through corporates and rigid States, it is only but natural to witness the popular growth of

Naga Media: An Agent of Change

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Today the National Press day is being commemorated in the sub-continent; and what does this mean to the media community in Nagaland. While the situation

Hope Indeed

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The second Naga Reconciliation Soccer match on November 13 between the Naga political groups (aka Factions) and the Naga civil society has once again strengthened

Delhi’s Late Call

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In a bid to spruce up intelligence network and achieve synergy in sharing intelligence inputs, particularly in the wake of the recent serial blasts in

Blame Game

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We live in a continuous culture of blame; and it is based on this culture of blaming the ‘other’ that we define our existential worldview.

A Break from the Past

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There is a Russian proverb which says: “Dwell on the past and you’ll lose an eye; forget the past and you’ll lose both eyes.” This

Heartfelt appeal to NBCC

Welhinyi Krome
•Sir- Keeping an bird-eye view on Naga peace process, I, Welhinyi Krome D.B’s Forum Chaplain, Phek Dist would like to appeal strongly to Nagas brethren

In support of NSF memorandum

Educated Unemployed
•Sir-The undersigned vehemently support NSF Memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, Nagaland demanding for the fixation of length of service for the State Govt, Employees.As

Naga Reconciliation Is Possible; FNR grateful

Forum for Naga Reconciliation
•Sir- The Naga Reconciliation Soccer match on November 13 at the Dimapur District Sports Complex was a historic moment and a symbolic public action that

Peace Channel acknowledges historic journey for peace

Peace Channel Desk
•Sir- The Peace Channel Members of Nagaland appreciate and congratulate the Forum for Nagaland Reconciliation (FNR) under the able leadership of Dr. Wati Aier, Convener,

“Reconciliation” Soccer Match a Good Gesture

Nungsanglemba Chang
•Sir- It is worth to appreciate to “forum for Naga Reconciliation” under the able leadership of Rev.Dr. Wati Aier for organizing “Reconciliation” soccer match between

Naga Consensus For Peace And Reconciliation

K V Angami
•Sir- It took eleven years after entering into a ceasefire agreement with the Government of India before Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) launched an initiative

Trauma Center at Pfutsero

Dr. Sao Tunyi
• Sir- It appeared in your paper today that a trauma center has been inaugurated at Pfutsero.  It’s a matter of pride for the people

Invoke to Government of Nagaland

Puni Ashuli Arche
“To recognize contiguous Naga tribes, areas, villages”•Sir, In the context of the Naga integration implementation process which is amenable by the government of Nagaland and

Letters to the editor

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An Appeal•Sir, As we move on in keeping pace with the modern world, and as the season of festivity is here again where thousands will

God’s revelation to all the Naga citizens

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•Sir- This is a message from Holy Spirit addressed to all Naga citizens. The Nagas are chosen people by God. But instead of obeying me

Today-In-History : Tuesday-November-11

The Associated Press
Today is Tuesday, November 11, the 316th day of 2008. There are 50 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1500 - France's

Today In History- Monday, November 10

The Associated Press
Today is Monday, November 10, the 315th day of 2008. There are 51 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1444 - Turks

Today In History : Wednesday, November 5

The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, November 5, the 310th day of 2008. There are 56 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1605 - English

Today In History : Tuesday, November 4

The Associated Press
Today is Tuesday, November 4, the 309th day of 2008. There are 57 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1530 - England's

Today In History-Monday, November 3

The Associated Press
Today is Monday, November 3, the 308th day of 2008. There are 58 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1394 - Charles

Today In History- Tuesday, September 2

The Associated Press
Today is Tuesday, September 2, the 246th day of 2008. There are 120 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1666 - Great

Today In History- Monday, September 1

The Associated Press
Today is Monday, September 1, the 245th day of 2008. There are 121 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1494 - France's

Today In History- Saturday, August 30

The Associated Press
Today is Saturday, August 30, the 243rd day of 2008. There are 123 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:30 B.C. -

Today In History- Friday, August 29

The Associated Press
Today is Friday, August 29, the 242nd day of 2008. There are 124 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1499 - Turkish

Today In History: Thursday, August 28

The Associated Press
Today is Thursday, August 28, the 241st day of 2008. There are 125 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1532 - Forces

“CHILD RIGHTS IS HUMAN RIGHTS”

Neingulo Krome
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“The ‘best interests of the child’ are universal. They include the right to survival, to healthy development, and to protection from abuse. These things are

How Child Friendly Is Africa

Sanjay Suri
Forget all those Gross Domestic Product rankings for a moment. Think, as a new survey in Africa sets out, of ranking countries by how friendly

Let Obama be Obama

Godfrey Hodgson
"Let Reagan be Reagan!"  That was the slogan of Ronald Reagan's conservative followers. They were afraid that their leader's sharp ideological thrust was being blunted

Tibetan Movement May Dump 'Middle Way'

Antoaneta Bezlova
Eight months after Tibet’s capital of Lhasa was rocked by violent anti-Chinese protests positions have hardened, casting gloom on prospects for progress on the Tibetan

'We're all guests in God's land'

Rabbi Menachem Froman
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Palestinian children hold placards during a protest against the sanctions imposed by Israel, in Beit Hanoun near Erez crossing between Israel and Gaza Strip, Tuesday,

A life free of violence is every woman’s right

Nicole Kidman
One in three women may suffer from abuse and violence in her lifetime. This is an appalling and widespread human-rights violation, yet, it remains one

Debating the ideology of globalisation

Rahul Varman & Manali Chakrabarti
Baffled by the refusal of their IIT students – and indeed most middle class people -- to see the flip side of globalisation, Rahul Varman

Deaths in China milk scandal go uncounted

Charles Hutzler | Associated Press Writer
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Li Xiaoyan near her mother Li Aiqing at their home in Liti village, near Runan, central China's Henan province, Sunday, Octoebr 19, 2008. Li Xiaoyan's

“Behold the New is Here”

Rev. Dr. Wati Aier
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It is an exciting day filled with hope! It is the moment in our history in which a new order is being born. Today, we

A Buddhist messiah in Maoist Nepal?

Dhruba Adhikary & Charles McDermid
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Like any deeply revered religious prophet worthy of his robes, Nepal's "Buddha Boy" has returned from the wilderness to spread enlightenment to the masses. The

A serious thought to what has been pointed out in this MEx Speak-Out Campaign

Jagdamba Mall
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Hon’ble Sir,After globalization in economy, our country has taken a successful long leap in the different fields of economic growth. Bharatvarsh is doing exceptionally good

aji bhi tai ahanai de !

Nobin Pradhan
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Hon'ble Chief Minister,Its such a great opportunity (thanks to Morung Express) to be able to share my views with you. First, please allow me to

Collective abilities toward nation building

Dr Z Mozhui
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Hon'ble Chief Minister,I take this opportunity as a citizen of this state to share my views with you, our leader. Nagaland is the second oldest

Views on different areas where there are rooms for improvement

Viky Noel Jimomi
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The Honourable Chief Minister, NagalandIt is not very often that one gets such a platform to express one's heart's desires to the head of a

My two cents on things I would like to see this term

Dr. P.S. Lorin
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Respected Sir, Congratulations on your victory in the February State General Election. In my opinion, your government has been one of the most effective Governments

START DOING

Akhong Akam Sangtam
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Hon’ble chief minister, how honored I am to bring out my suggestions and ideas personally to you and your co-ministers. It’s my humblest of request

Infamous KMC's thrash dumping site

Agnes Krocha
Dear Honorable Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio,It's really an honor for me to write you this letter. Before anything else, let me also take this privilege

Craze for change, Nagaland University, Electoral Reforms, Customary Ordinance

Zhokusheyi Rhakho
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Dear Hon’ble CM,I am honoured and pleased to share my vision with you. In a developing state like Nagaland many things are wished to be

Views on good governance

Paul Pimomo
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Dear CM Sir, Through this column I would like to share some of my views on good governance and for your future reference. That CM Sir,

Assets created without quality control soon turn into liabilities.

Vetso Koza
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Hon’ble Chief Minister,Kindly allow me to quote what you have stated, “Assets created without quality control soon turn into liabilities.” Absolutely correct.Your recent Budget presentation

The Making of a Climate Warrior – LEAD style

Kesochie Chakhesang | Climate Change LEADer, Nagaland
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Three grueling days of intensive learning and skill building. Perhaps, that’s what the resource persons and coordinators had in mind while designing the Climate Change

Psychological impact of violence on Kashmiris

Kashif-ul-Huda
Twenty years of violence between Indian Army and Kashmiri militants has resulted in at least 20,000 deaths and 4,000 displaced, according to the government figures.

Zisaji Presidency College ‘Towards a Realistic Dream’

Dr V. Thingo, Principal ZPC
The founders of ‘Zisaji Presidency College’ (ZPC) must be foresighted and indeed with a great vision for christening a very catchy and interesting name for

Music in the Security Council

Carne Ross
The cloistered, fetid world of United Nations negotiation over Iraq convinced Carne Ross of the need for more open, accountable global diplomacyNegotiation is the heart

Vanishing Fauna

Ranjan Roy, Mokokchung
Despite massive deforestation, Nagaland still has a large tract of land under forest cover. The undulating hills and the greenery all around make Nagaland a

Of Love and Friendship when reel meets real

Naro Tali
Friends. Sex and the City. Two very popular sitcoms based in New York. Each providing an interesting mix of unique characters that captures your imagination

The return of soft power?

Paul Kennedy
There are many things to say - and are being said - about Barack Obama's historic victory in the U.S. presidential election, and analysts of

A Target Forever

Sar Geelani | Professor, University of Delhi
Acquitted by the Supreme Court, but suspected by people everywhereAt 11.30 AM on November 6, 2008, I reached the Arts Faculty of Delhi University to

An Individual’s response in a Climate Change Regime

Takum Chang
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The pandoras box has been opened after much hype and deliberation on the issue of climate change in the previous articles by my peer CCL’s.

English

morungexpress
Can you read these right the first time?1) The bandage was wound around the wound.2) The farm was used to produce produce.3) The dump was

CHANGE :: CAN WE?

Abhishek Singh
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Change, We can Believe In. These five words have dominated the world headlines and minds and thoughts of the people more than anything else in

Human Resource Paradox

Abhishek Singh
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This week would definitely be remembered in history for the images from the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics. It was a truly breathtaking show –

Death and Grief

Abhishek Singh
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Last few days have been strange. I might have never heard as many bad news as I did last week. It began with a series

Technicolour Weekend

Abhishek Singh
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I must say that it has been a great weekend for me and for Kohima. Nothing could have been better than to get to enjoy

Power Plays

Abhishek Singh
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Last few weeks have seen hectic political activity and different sets of people and political parties voicing their views on the Nuclear Deal, which refers

Miracle of the Han River

Abhishek Singh
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I must say that last two months for me have truly been a learning experience. I was away on training in Mussoorie. This was a

Driving in the Rain

Abhishek Singh
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Inflation, Communitisation, Football, Violence, Rains and Poetry are the themes that occupied my thoughts last week. I love football, even though it means loosing your

MOUSE TRAP

Abhishek Singh
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When I analyse the feedback that I receive on SMS, every Monday from readers, I feel that most readers enjoy more when I write something

Work Management

Abhishek Singh
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Many a times I come across people who are very hard working, sincere to their work, are very committed, but I find them to be

Take a Break

Abhishek Singh
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Well. I had taken a Break from the weekly column of Monday Musings for a variety of reasons. However, the last few weeks the kind

Ching Chang Eet Mai Pok Chow

Alngullie
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My dear readers, please do allow me today to engage your interest in something I never got around to boasting about, before. Two years have

Goin’ Wylde with Whateva…

Al Ngullie
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Atsaba Rothrong can now afford to sit a-back leisurely and allow his hair to grow amok again. This Frequency guy who shares 50% of his

Making the Babies Boom

Alngullie
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My mom is this painfully soft-spoken but hyperactively dangerous, dogged Drill Sergeant who’d plain make sure her sons stay put on the good shoes. Here’s

You and Your Damned Profile

Al Ngullie
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In India, what is a Profile? Translated into simple, understandable Delhi English, ‘Profile’ simply means ‘You Get Yer freaking North-East butt smokin’ outta here.’ I

Seen Urban Pind's Profile Face?

Alngullie
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Now check out our profile!There’s nothing like playng victim for once, hitting left, right, center and your mom’s favorite Philips fan, right? Right-ho.You know, my

Hunger Isn’t History

Timothy C. Morgan & Isaac Phiri
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(Left): School children wait by the roadside while selling wild fruits in  Murehwa about 120 kilometres north east of Harare,Wednesday, November 12..Jackals, baboons and goats

World Leaders Seek Culture of Peace

Thalif Deen | Inter Press Service
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When more than a dozen world leaders meet in New York next week to discuss "the culture of peace", the primary focus will be the

India has reneged on all its promises to adivasis

Mari Marcel Thekaekara
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At 84 million, India has the largest number of indigenous people. Why are the adivasis still so marginalized? Why are they displaced from their lands

The New Humanitarian Order

Mahmood Mamdani
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On July 14, after much advance publicity and fanfare, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court applied for an arrest warrant for the president of