The challenges posed by social media and the great stride made in communication technology are important questions before us. Many are wondering whether the proliferation of media technology (Youtube, Facebook,
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The challenges posed by social media and the great stride made in communication technology are important questions before us. Many are wondering whether the proliferation of media technology (Youtube, Facebook,
As 2013 ends and we enter a New Year, the 'Naga situation' continues to be a matter of deep concern. We as a people remain stuck with our old problems, unable to move forward and claim our rightful plac
Along LongkumerConsulting EditorAs 2013 ends and we enter a New Year, the 'Naga situation' continues to be a matter of deep concern. We as a people remain stuck with our old problems, unable to move forward and
Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThink about it—Nagaland is going to celebrate 50 years of Statehood later this year yet we continue to remain poor. Whatever reasons it may be, but it is unusual that the Plan-
Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThe Opposition Congress has lambasted the poor results of government run schools announced a few days back by the Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE) and claiming that t
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Aheli Moitra It is rare to hear of Chhattisgarh, or the people who inhabit it. A catastrophe a year brings it back to our psyche, its jungles more remote than here, its people more alienated. They are so p
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This modern era has witnessed humanity evolving a culture that does not enhance life nor is necessarily life giving. In almost every part of the world, fear driven by greed and insecurity has led to astronomic
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For indigenous peoples the power of culture perhaps is best represented in the saying that “I am because of who we are.” When the collective self expressions reflect the power of the people’s will, they f
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Along LongkumerConsulting EditorNaga people are proud of the fact that we have a unique history including the political rights to determine our own future. Under the aegis of the Naga National Council (NNC), th
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Along LongkumerConsulting EditorGenuine success or perpetual happiness does not lie in the material wealth you may possess or the palatial home you may have build. If ever we need any prove on where the formula
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Aheli MoitraThere are lines everywhere. The thick line between rich and poor, the fine line between truth and fiction, the sticky line between order and anarchy, the primitive line between man and woman, the ti
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While social and economic poverty has caused a serious threat to the survival of humankind, poverty of the mind has a demoralizing effect that questions the very existence of human life. When asking what makes
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The concept of ‘brain-drain’ should seem less relevant in this era of globalization. Yet, in reality, the impact of brain drain for indigenous peoples such as the Nagas is perhaps greater than one is willin
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Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThe visit of the President of India Pranab Mukherjee to Lumami, Nagaland University (NU) to attend the 3rd Convocation programme has send out the right message with the President
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Along LongkumerConsulting EditorIn the wake of reports that cyclone ‘Mahasen’ is likely to hit the north-eastern states, including Nagaland in the next few hours, perhaps a layman’s perspective on disaste
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Aheli MoitraA recent piece written for The Asian Age attempts to warm the Look East Policy (LEP) egg but lands up poaching it. It puts together data produced by the likes of South Asia Terrorism Portal, touts f
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In the history and education of social and political movements, the evolution of the movement for social change is generally neglected and emphasis is given only to the end result. This pattern of exclusive foc
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Let’s examine whether the theory of modernization has failed based on the increasing number of conflict based around ethnicity. The modernization theory promoted the principle that with greater political and
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Along LongkumerConsulting EditorAt a time when Nagas are pondering the future road map—where to go, what to do, how to do it and when—perhaps we need to look at other people’s inspiring stories about peac
