Editorial

  • Better Nagaland
    Need for Role Model Leaders, CitizensAlong LongkumerConsulting EditorWith elections over and a new government in place, there is an air of optimism among the ruling politicians in particular. All of them have s
    Editorial / 15th April 2013
  • Telangana Movement and the Nagas
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorGiven the manner in which the Centre has been dilly dallying on the Statehood demand, the Telangana stir has intensified with angry protestors taking to the streets. The Telangan
    Editorial / 12th April 2013
  • What of Burma’s development model?
    Aheli MoitraA Naga man, on his return from Khamti (Burma), held his hand out to demonstrate the ring on his finger. Though without elegant craftsmanship, it had gold and jade from the banks of the River Chindwi
    Editorial / 11th April 2013
  • The Naga Church andProphetic Leadership
    Christianity, as a way of life, is based on value-centered daily living which is constantly engaged in a dialectic process with the Creator, other humans, ones-self and nature, all of which are essential for nu
    Editorial / 10th April 2013
  • At the Heart of Humanity
    In the 20th century, the right to freedom, independence and to decide one’s own destiny was seen primarily through the eyes of the modern State as the principle actor in world politics. In the State dominated
    Editorial / 9th April 2013
  • The NE Question
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorA Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs has come out with its latest report, which has been submitted to the Government of India. Recommendations have been made to bring about some
    Editorial / 8th April 2013
  • Civilized Culture
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThe term culture is of popular usage in our daily lexicon although it can also be vague at times. In our Naga context, culture is essentially used to denote the way of life as pr
    Editorial / 5th April 2013
  • No industry without education
    Aheli MoitraIn 2003, the action of an individual to assert his rights brought a powerful judgment from the Bombay High Court. Dhawal Chotai, born with cerebral palsy, was denied three extra hours to write his C
    Editorial / 4th April 2013
  • Purposeful leadership and the Naga Heart
    Nagas need a vibrant and purposeful leadership that is able to reflectively absorb constructive criticism, in addition to demonstrating the will to act justly while representing the people’s interests. Our hi
    Editorial / 3rd April 2013
  • Holding Naga Groups “factions” Accountable
    Generally, civic, social and political responsibility can only be ethically ensured when accountability is based on principles of transparency. Creating this ethical climate is essential for stabilizing conflic
    Editorial / 2nd April 2013
  • Out of tune AFSPA
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThe debate over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and whether it should stay or be repealed has been an issue for quite some time. Whatever may be the merit of the AFSP
    Editorial / 1st April 2013
  • An Open Letter
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorIs it possible to be a Lok Sabha MP and a State Minister at the same time?In an earlier write-up in this column it had been mentioned that if the present Lok Sabha Member of Parl
    Editorial / 29th March 2013
  • Climate change: imposing modernity
    Aheli MoitraIf you ask the elders of Yangkhullen (Ze-Mnui) village, they will suggest their settlement to be 2000 years of yore. This narration of history will be countered by archaeologists. Rock weathering su
    Editorial / 28th March 2013
  • When the tool is the Hammer
    The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was introduced by the Indian Parliament in 1958, as a response to what the Naga people perceived it to be their struggle for freedom. Since then, the AFSPA, has at va
    Editorial / 27th March 2013
  • An Indigenous Perspective
    In this present world order, dominant forces are seeking with all their power to shape national and international systems in accordance with their own values. Indigenous governance, leadership and JustPeace are
    Editorial / 26th March 2013
  • New Governor, Old Problems
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorA Governor is usually appointed by the Union Government for a period of five years. As per the Indian Constitution, this term of office may be terminated earlier either through d
    Editorial / 25th March 2013
  • Eliticising Article 371 (a)
    Aheli MoitraThe thick line between giving rights and denying them cannot be Article 371 (a). “If any development has to happen in this state, the article will have to be revoked,” retorted a state gove
    Editorial / 21st March 2013
  • What’s in a Title?
    Have you observed how people of power and status continue to use the title ‘Shri’ in the Naga context? Its usage in Nagaland State seems to have increased and is confined to those who hold rank in the hiera
    Editorial / 20th March 2013
  • The Violence of Boundaries
    All around the world the boundaries created and left behind by Colonial forces have perhaps had the greatest impact on future generations. The emerging news States that were decolonized unfortunately continued
    Editorial / 19th March 2013
  • Changing our Election System?
    Along LongkumerConsulting EditorElections are a universal experience leading to the selection of officials or leaders who act on behalf of the people. The system of election may differ but the outcome is the sa
    Editorial / 18th March 2013
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