Unabated taxation, corruption & factionalismAlong LongkumerConsulting EditorThe world over we are witnessing political upheavels taking place, which is more often than not, directed against the established
Archbishop Tutu remarks that a nation divided during a repressive regime does not emerge suddenly or spontaneously united when the time of repression is passed … neither can anyone have the power to say
In the pursuit for human development, it is important to distinguish material growth or the accumulation model from genuine human development. The greed-based race for material acquisition under the accumulatio
NPCC should field young candidate
The Congress party in Nagaland needs an inspiration from somewhere to renew itself as a force to reckon with as in the past. One way to go about it is to bring in a generati
In a recent Times Now-CVoter national projection poll released, the BJP is expected to reach its highest tally ever and the Congress its lowest point. The scenario according to this projection gives the NDA the
Along LongkumerConsulting EditorIn a recent Times Now-CVoter national projection poll released, the BJP is expected to reach its highest tally ever and the Congress its lowest point. The scenario according to t
Board examinations were just painful. It was like having a screwdriver wedge out an organ at a time, starting with the brain. For those weak in academics, like me, it was a bit more excruciating.
The prepa
Aheli Moitra Board examinations were just painful. It was like having a screwdriver wedge out an organ at a time, starting with the brain. For those weak in academics, like me, it was a bit more excruciati
Journalists around the world risk their lives on a daily basis in unprotected situations by bringing stories, sharing experiences and impartially reporting unfolding situations. Many journalists’ desire i
Behind the façade of uniformity in every government bureaucracy or organization, you will find real people with a wide spectrum of reasons for maintaining rank within the hierarchy. Often these reasons h
A few years ago the Government of India (GoI) had named three interlocutors, including eminent journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, to hold talks with all shades of opinion including the separatists in Jammu and Kashmi
If ever we as an individual, family, society or a nation have to choose a mantra for living an enriched life, the proverb 'healthy, wealthy and wise' ought to be embraced not just as a common saying or
Love’s tail was bit off in 1943. Ayn Rand published her Fountainhead, and postulated the tenets of individualism—a theory she called objectivism. The battle for love, she made clear through her hero
In the last 12 months, many changes have occurred in the Naga realm of life. Despite these changes, old problems and dilemmas in this fast changing situation remain to be addressed. The Nagas are yet to discove
In the wake of the latest racial attack against a young person from Arunachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister and Home Minister have both condemned the killing and promised punishment to the guilty. Even Rahul Gand
And in the space given to it, sat little numbers on the pages of my notebook. The margin gave perspective to my content. The margin helped organize the system that was unfurling in my notebook. Being close to t
Dispel the myths and conceptions about Cancer!
Cancer is the biggest cause of death worldwide. Every month about 600,000 people die of cancer. Cancer can affect any part of the body at any age in life.
Where will we go? Or where are we going? These questions keep burdening the Naga heart that yearns to see Nagas live together in peaceful coexistence with dignity and respecting others. This yearning wants an e
The 2014 General elections in India will hopefully see a qualitative change in the overall democratic process and leading to an elected government as per the mandate of the people. Quality control of democracy
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his 1992 report: “An Agenda For Peace: Preventive Diplomacy, Peacemaking And Peace-Keeping,” more commonly known as