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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

Fazl Ali gets Innovative and Creative

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A Reason to smile about...: Fazl Ali College principal Kuholi Chishi and (right) a section of the college’s classroom complex.   Mokokchung | November 20: Fazl

Boy thrown under train for writing love letter

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PATNA, November 20 (Reuters): A teenage boy was thrashed, paraded through the streets with his head shaved and then thrown under a train in Bihar

‘Protect blast sites till evidence collected’

PTI
New Delhi, November 20 (PTI): Concerned over frequent incidents of destruction of evidence at explosion sites, the Home Ministry has directed the state governments to

GPRN/NSCN flays “killing and intimidation”

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Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): The “greatest threat to Naga reconciliation and unity today is undoubtedly the trigger-happy policy of Hebron camp” the “GPRN/NSCN” said in

India’s Challenge: Human Intellect

Thannganing Hungyo
Shillong | November 19:IT’S RAINING universities and colleges! But the biggest challenge for India is whether it can irrigate young minds for a rich harvest

Al Qaeda warns Obama

AFP
DUBAI, November 19 (AFP): Calling US President-elect Barack Obama a “house negro”, al-Qaida number two Ayman Zawahiri has warned him against sending more troops to

NPF calls for ceasefire among factions

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Dimapur, November 19 (MExN): Reiterating its call for a peaceful negotiated settlement of the long-drawn Indo-Naga political issue, the Nagaland People’s Front in its resolution

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

DIPR
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

‘Younger generation adopt the behaviour of leaders’

DIPR
Kohima, November 20 (DIPR): A workshop titled ‘Role of community, church and family towards addiction’ was organised by the Nagaland Operation Dawn (Rehab Centre) and

CII’s Yi National Retreat 2008 begins today

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Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): Young Indians (Yi), an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), India's premier business association, is holding its Annual

KMC on Night Parking Fee at Chau

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Kohima, November 20 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has informed all concerned vehicle owners that the monthly night parking fee at Chau has been

Special inspection for Kohima local taxis

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Kohima, November 20 (MExN): The Regional Transport Officer, Kohima, has informed the operators of Kohima local taxis to produce their vehicles (taxis) at the Old

SSU to meet on November 23

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Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): The Satami Students’ Union has convened a meeting on November 23 at the residence of Lukheshe Sumi, Diphupar ‘A’, 4th Mile

Localnews in brief

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KPC meeting rescheduled to November 21Kohima, November 20 (MExN): Owing to some unavoidable circumstances, the meeting call of the Kohima Press Club slated for November

ZPC gets green signal for campus at Alikhong

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Kiphire | November 20 : Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC) is set to get a new campus at Alikhong soon, as the district administration has finally

Pfutsero hosts 1st CWA Conference

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Minister for health and family welfare, Kuzholuzo Nienu addressing the 1st CWA general conference at CBCC Rostrum here at Pfutsero on November 20. (Morung Photo) Pfutsero,

Nagaland horti officials visit France, Belgium, Netherlands

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Kohima, November 20 (MExN): On the invitation of the Anthura BV Company, one of the world’s renowned Anthurium growers based in the Netherlands, and from

Congress misleading public asserts NPF

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Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): Calling it an attempt ‘to confuse the minds of the public’ the NPF today did not take light the statement made

Centre moots changes in citizenship rules for Assam

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NEW DELHI, November 20 (Agencies): The centre proposes to amend the Citizenship Act Rules exclusively for Assam to enable updating of its National Register of

Protest against high handedness of militant groups in Manipur

ANI
Imphal, November 20 (ANI): Having suffered militancy for a long time, people in the north-east are now well aware about the malicious intentions of ultras

MHA team makes on-the-spot assessment of Bodo areas

Agencies
New Delhi, November 20 (Agencies): With Assam’s Bodo-dominated areas witnessing ethnic violence, a high-level team of Union Home Ministry visited the northeastern state for an

Church plays crucial role in Mizo polls

NDTV
Aizwal, November 20 (NDTV): Virtually everything in Mizoram revolves around the Church and politics is no exception particularly during elections. A street preaching in the

Tripura Police threatens action against overloading of vehicles

UNI
Agartala, November 20 (UNI): The Tripura police has announced to strictly enforce loading regulations and speed limit for vehicles. Director General of Police (DGP) Pranay

DYFI Darjeeling district conference on Hills and development issue

Agencies
SILIGURI, November 20 (AGENCIES):The Democratic Youth Federation of India seems all set to use its two-day Darjeeling district conference, beginning in Siliguri on 22 November

Regional news in brief

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3 held for extortionDimapur, November 20, (MExN): Dimapur police today apprehended three persons from G.S Road at around 1:00 pm while they were attempting to

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

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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.

RSS, Bajrang Dal are not terrorist groups: British govt

Agencies
London, November 19 (agencies): The British government has said that neither the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) nor the Bajrang Dal are terrorist organisations and their

3 Naxalites, one commando killed in K’taka encounter

Agencies
Chickmagalur, November 19 (agencies): Three Naxalites and a commando belonging to Anti-Naxalite Force (ANF) were killed in an encounter at Mavinahola, near the famous temple

Indian navy destroys Somali pirate ship

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The Indian navy says the INS Tabar dedicated to fighting pirates has successfully fought off an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, sparking

BJP to execute Afzal Guru if voted to power

ANI
NEW DELHI, November 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that if voted to power it would execute Afzal Guru, convicted in 2001 attack

‘Hindu man saved me from being gangraped’

PTI
Bhubaneswar, November 19 (PTI): The nun who was allegedly raped during communal violence in Kandhamal has told the Crime Branch of Orissa police that after

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.

UN launches biggest ever humanitarian appeal

Agencies
New York, November 20 (agencies): Launching its largest ever humanitarian appeal, the United Nations (UN) has sought USD 7 billion in urgent aid for 30

Israel rebuffs UN calls to open Gaza crossings

Reuters
JERUSALEM, November 19 (Reuters): Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday rebuffed a call by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to allow humanitarian aid into the

Congo rebels pulling back “in hundreds”

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Woman carry plastic sheeting on their heads that they received from the World Food Programme, during the distribution of aid at a camp for displaced

Obama Vows Climate Action

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CHICAGO, November 19 (Reuters): Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States would "engage vigorously" in climate change talks when he is president, and he

Somali pirate attacks ‘out of control’

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Flamingoes feed near to where the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker Al Samidoon, left, and other tankers are docked near to the port in Muharraq, Bahrain

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

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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

What’s Next for Yahoo?

Erica Naone
Late on Monday, Yahoo announced that Jerry Yang would step down as CEO of the troubled Internet giant. The company’s shares were trading up more

‘Give India more say in shaping up world economy’

PTI
New Delhi, November 19 (PTI): In the backdrop of the global meltdown, Germany has pitched for greater say for India and other emerging economies in

Trade deal more vital than ever for poor: WTO

Reuters
New York, November 19 (Reuters): Trade deal more vital than ever for poor: WTOGlobal liquidity crisis is over: Nomura chiefUS CEOs urge $300 bn fiscal

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

The Climate for Change

Al Gore
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The inspiring and transformative choice by the American people to elect Barack Obama as our 44th president lays the foundation for another fateful choice that

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

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

US President Elect and Trickling Tears on a Blackman Cheeks

Keviphotsü
The victory of American President elect Barack Obama is certainly a victory which has set to change the course of American history and probably mankind.

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

morungexpress
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

morungexpress
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

Say Yes to Hope

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Today, people have come out to stand together in solidarity to express their collective support for Nagas to come together as one. Their yearning for

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

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

Myanmar's roadmap to undemocratic polls

Larry Jagan
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Myanmar's military rulers have renewed efforts to eliminate all opposition to their authority in the leadup to planned elections in 2010.  On Tuesday, 14 leading

Craig brings fresh 'Solace' to super-spy Bond

DAVID GERMAIN | Associated Press
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James Bond is still in a foul mood over that whole dead girlfriend thing from "Casino Royale." But the man who plays him is as

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

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

A Memorable Journey

Hanchulo James, Lisekyu Sangtam, Naro
The stillness of the morning winter drizzle and heavy mist all over could not hold the spirit of forty students of Kiphire team who were

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

“It’s time for us to change America”

Barack Obama
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To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation. With profound gratitude and great humility,

Indian Secularity in Crisis

K. Toshinaro Longchar
Introduction Despite various political problems and communal riots in the f