There seems to be an ironic paradox in the way democracy is practiced in ‘Nagaland State.’ While steps have been taken to make distinctions between the prospects of democracy as a vision, and the me
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Dr Asangba Tzüdir A year of the Dimapur police Commissionerate have restored and instilled a sense of trust and security in the minds of the general public and have also brought laudable ord
Aheli Moitra The Indian Union is a Union of Unequals. This applies both to the people who reside in this entity, as well as the federal structure that works under the umbrella of ‘unity and int
Indigenous people’ endeavors to survive, have their basic needs met and their fundamental rights honored has been complicated by compelling circumstances and exceptional challenges created by the State&rs
There is a consensus that many of the human challenges could be addressed constructively if only we would have the resolve and the commitment to think outside the box, seek another path. This process of thinkin
Moa Jamir In yet another strike over ‘yet’ another of the Government’s apathies, another stream of RMSA Teachers last week started an agitation demanding their appointment letter for
Aheli Moitra The recent ‘Panama Papers’ expose has shown a dream to the news media in Naga society—that collaboration in research has far reaching impact on how professionals can ho
Dr Asangba Tzüdir The recent disclosure through RTI on the huge losses incurred by the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Nagaland, on Hornbill festival was not only revealing but has also put
Moa Jamir Anti-social elements from outside are creating “law and order situation” in Dimapur, Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton claimed at an event recently. He added that it is imperative for GBs
It is ironic that the politics of promises, as well as the politics of forgetting are so comfortably intertwined in the Naga context A common practice in politics is for elected officials and government serv
By Aheli Moitra Once, on a journey between borderlands, I met the wife of a popular Tangkhul singer at their home, busy weaving the Rose kashan—a mekhala, or traditional wrap-around, dedicated
Dr Asangba Tzüdir A voice vote of the Nagaland Legislative Assemble has passed the Nagaland Backward Tribes Commission Bill 2016 based on the memorandum submitted to the government by the ENSF mai
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was silenced by forces that were threatened by the ideals for which he lived and fought vigilantly. As he stood on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, preparing for a march supp
Moa Jamir Nearly two weeks have elapsed since the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Report 2016 was tabled in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on March 19 highlighting discrepancies in v
In the current context of humanity the powers that be are using their dominant forces to shape international systems in accordance with their values. This reshaping is taking place while indigenous self-governa
Aheli Moitra The Naga Republic Day on March 21 this year gave a fresh momentum for thought. Two national groups redefined each of their ideologies, bringing a much needed direction towards the Naga fu
What Should be the Voice of the Church? Dr Asangba Tzüdir We live in interesting times made more pronounced by the various paradoxes. When we are supposed to ‘live’ as humans, we see
The monologues in Naga society are characteristically reactive, competitive, defensive and self-righteous One reason why Nagas find themselves in a constant state of stalemate is because of the manne
Moa Jamir Are Nagaland legislators hell-bent to enter the record books for conducting the shortest Assembly Session in the world? Records seem to suggest so. After earning severe public constern
At a time when the violence of language is breeding intolerance, exclusion and fear - globally and here at home - thereby, creating a potential volatile environment, it is helpful to understand the relationship
