The political economy of bad roads in Nagaland: Rebooted
Moa Jamir
'NOT DRUNK - Avoiding Potholes' used to be a cheeky bumper stick on vehicles when The Morung Express did a story of
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Witoubou Newmai What good can one expect from the citizens when they are constantly fed by the media, suddenly awash with jingoism? Using hyperbole, certain television news channels in India
Aheli Moitra Over the course of this year, five editions of the Morung Lectures have focused on a number of issues—they have produced significant discussion on ways to move forward as a society. A recu
Dr Asangba Tzüdir The whole of Christendom invoke God’s Kingdom in pronouncing the Lord’s Prayer and this is the melting point of the believers of Christ in the quest for building God
At a time when globalism is rapidly being institutionalized through multi-national corporations and local organizations, and the line between local and global blurs into a myriad of conveniences, it is alluring
Moa Jamir On September 30, the Patna High Court effectively quashed the Bihar government’s Prohibition Act in force since April, as “unreasonable and draconian.” However, it be
Witoubou Newmai In the face of complex and fast moving reality that has come to define today's media, there have been complaints from the public about "too many depressing stories" in the media
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Dr Asangba Tzüdir The issue related to Rongmei tribe recognition has for some time threatened the political fabric of our society culminating in a huge crisis within the Naga Hoho. However, conce
We need to examine how the march towards economic globalization and the making of a ‘global village’ has been effectively reduced to one of globalism. Rather than celebrating the richness of human c
Moa Jamir Observing the prevailing state of affairs around us, one cannot help pondering whether the concept of community solidarity and social cohesiveness is gradually giving way to individualism, w
Witoubou Newmai Even though a discussion such as on 'collective spirit' of the Naga people or 'Naga unity' brings down the whole affair to ‘collective monotony,’ we cannot help but to go o
Aheli Moitra A friend in Srinagar describes the situation in his land as The New Normal. While the Kashmir Valley has been no stranger to long bouts of curfews, 76 days of curfew is a new one even her
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir Quality Education is one that nurtures life and facilitates ‘life skills’ Agonizing condition of roads; ‘ghost houses’ called Govt. Offices; de
Even as the Naga skyline seems to get more fractured and clouded, attaining critical public solidarity and unity in purpose is imperative in order to emerge stronger, and to transcend the present conditions of
Moa Jamir The mantra Nagaland State should immediately undertake to tackle the dual crisis of unemployment and quality education Cometh the hour, cometh the man goes a popular saying. In cas
Witoubou Newmai The ever increasing relevance of the idiom, "One man's loss is another man's gain" in Manipur has today reached a defiant situation, more than what is necessary. When
Imkong Walling Keeping dwellings clean is a normal human tendency, while a tidy house is said to be a sign of a hygienic mind. If one may say so, the society is the house and the mind its residents. &
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir “The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” These words by Mahatma Gandhi hold much relevance in the context of our society today. Fear seems to b
Poverty threatens the dignified well being of the people, and all too often it is accompanied by poverty of the mind that has a demoralizing effect on humanity. Let’s reflect on what the good life is. Som
