Traditionally, when the fire is lit for cooking, three-stones are set in place to provide stability and support for the earthen pot placed over the fire, and in order for the heat to be channeled and distribute
In the course of human history, the myth surrounding ‘state sovereignty’ has been exposed. This conclusion is only natural since the dominant discourse on state sovereignty emerged around an exclusi
This year's International Women's Day was held on March 8 under the theme 'inspiring change'. The day is marked to celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusi
Along LongkumerConsulting EditorThis year's International Women's Day was held on March 8 under the theme 'inspiring change'. The day is marked to celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of wo
Recently, the Times of India newspaper organized a debate on the topic "The new politics is good for opposition, not governance" wherein people like Aam Admi Party (AAP) spokesperson Yogendra Yadav, a
India has been a society based on discrimination for, our context, ever. Brahminical in nature, it has been segregated into “higher and lower” communities, and shut out the possibility of intermingl
The contest between customary law and the State’s legal system has created a gap wide enough to be exploited to such an extent that justice is no longer delivered by either. The contest is not so much bet
The contest between customary law and the State’s legal system has created a gap wide enough to be exploited to such an extent that justice is no longer delivered by either. The contest is not so much between
For the past several decades, the use of Naga diplomacy in both internal and external modern politics has been disappointing, and its role is underutilized if not undermined. Having a vibrant Naga diplomatic co
According to Abraham Lincoln, an individual is the, “pivot of an ideally democratic state and it is he who builds, moulds and betters the social destiny of a nation”. Many times, we often take
Unabated taxation, corruption & factionalism
The world over we are witnessing political upheavels taking place, which is more often than not, directed against the established order. Very recently, protes
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