I had the privilege of attending the September Dialogue on Naga Repatriation. The event was more than just a conference; it was a gathering of minds and hearts reflecting on what it means to reclaim our past, h
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An educated young woman once told me, “We Nagas don’t have mental health issues; that’s something only Hindus face. For us, strong faith is enough—I don’t see the need for a psychologist.” She said
"True leadership is not about rising above others, but walking alongside them and lifting them with integrity and courage." We blame leaders for failing, yet often enable it ourselves. Leadership isn’t j
The Allegory of the Cave is one of the most significant and influential passages in Plato’s The Republic, written around 375 BCE, and stands as a cornerstone in the history of Western philosophy. The central
Have you always believed that your parents had all the answers to life? I once thought mine did. I was always dependent on them to solve every minor inconvenience and problem in my life. Whether I lost somethin
Weekly markets, or bazaars, are not merely places of transaction; they represent the heart of the community, serving as vibrant spaces where commerce and social interaction are intricately woven together. These
I didn’t grow up hearing people talk about mental health. In fact, for most of my life, it’s been something people around me avoided. And not because they didn’t care, it’s just that no one had the word
Fast food has become a familiar part of student life today. Whether it’s a quick snack between classes or a relaxed meal with friends, the popularity of fast food among college students is undeniable. What be
When we think of bad art, what comes to mind is contemporary artists creating lines on a blank canvas with no rhyme or reason, a splash of colour here and there or maybe even Jackson Pollock with his abstract e
My mother once shared a piece of profound advice: “To grow, you have to fall and you have to start from the bottom.” For me, wisdom means drawing from knowledge and life experiences and using them in the pr
What is Art?Something that is created with imagination and skill and is beautiful or expresses important ideas or feelings.Everyone has their ideology of life. It varies from person to person. But one common th
A young journalist once said, “Mobile applications with convenient presets are replacing the hard-earned or hard-learned skills,” which is becoming increasingly true as the years pass. As we increasingly re
Coming of age can be a complex process.The thought of reaching this stage may be vague. Gerascophobia is the fear of growing up. It includes symptoms like fear of ageing, avoidance of any discussion related to
Generation Z (Gen Z) refers to the demographic cohort born between 1997 and 2012, and are currently mostly students from primary school to some being working professionals.In the context of the Naga society, Ge
Nagaland, a vibrant state in Northeast India, reveals a stark disconnect between textbook economic theories and the realities of its job market. While conventional strategies emphasise industrialisation and for
At its core, the three-language formula mandates school students to learn 3 languages: their mother tongue, regional language, Hindi or any Indian language, and English. The Three-Language Formula has its origi
“Language is the dress of thought.” – Samuel JohnsonBut what if language isn’t just about dressing up our thoughts? What if it’s how we breathe life into them?Imagine you’re walking through a forest
The ability to multitask has become a highly sought-after skill in today’s fast-paced world. Multitasking has become the need of the hour due to the constant demands of work, and being able to juggle dual rol
Apple recently faced major uncertainty after the U.S. government announced a steep 145% tariff on Chinese imports—posing a serious threat to its global operations. Since a large portion of Apple’s products
‘Isn’t overcoming mother tongue influence a utopian idea?’This article attempts to address the challenge of mother tongue influence on English pronunciation, to briefly explain the linguistic reasons, &nb
