Addressing gender-based violence in NagalandBy Moa Jamir The “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” on November 25, marked by the launch of the “16 Days of Activism against
By Imkong WallingPhenomenal is the word that strikes, plotting the trajectory of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival. From the dreary clay surface of a derelict Kohima local ground to the glittering veneer of Kisama
By Imlisanen JamirAdolescents today inhabit a peculiar world of paradoxes. By most metrics, they’re living in a golden age. Global life expectancy is on the rise. Diseases that once decimated populations are
By AkangjunglaThe idea and expression of culture is to celebrate the past and imagine the future. In a time when the individual identity has multiple descriptions and the sense of community is spitted, encourag
Dr Asangba TzudirOn 19th November 2015, the government of India declared 26th November as Constitution Day through a gazette notification. Since then, every year, Constitution day, also known as Samvidhan Divas
State Government must channel Hornbill zeal into daily governanceBy Moa Jamir As the countdown for the silver jubilee of Nagaland’s famed Hornbill Festival begins, the state machinery has swung into acti
By Dr. Asangba TzudirThe need for education to evolve is critical in the 21st century in tune with the rapid technological advancements, growing economic demands, and various other global challenges. This calls
By Imlisanen JamirIn 2021, semiconductors were the oil of the digital age. Essential, invisible, and taken for granted—until they weren’t. A global shortage turned these tiny wafers of silicon into the stor
By Akangjungla“The future of childhood hangs in the balance.” In many ways, the future is now. Today’s actions and decisions will determine the future children inherit. Unfortunately, today's children liv
Dr Asangba TzudirIn a book review of “Vannyaü: Telling Tales”, Y. Nuklu Phom writes, “When our generation loves to go forward without a root, I think we have many things to learn from our anc
Moa JamirThe policy to link the unconnected capitals of North-East India with rail, road, and air networks has been a cornerstone of the Government of India's development agenda over the past two decades. This
Imkong WallingEvery year, on November 16, the journalistic community across India commemorates an occasion called the National Press Day. It happens to be the date the Press Council of India (PCI) was establish
By Imlisanen JamirIt’s something that makes you pause, maybe frown a little if you’re being honest: the sheer number of Naga people who found cause for celebration in Donald Trump’s recent political victo
By AkangjunglaUnlike few years back, today, work requires substantially longer hours and demands constant upgradation of skills, ultimately making strong work ethics a fundamental. The value of work is generall
Dr Asangba Tzudir Under the new FYUGP (Four Year Undergraduate Programme) colleges in Nagaland now have two fresh batch of students (2023, 2024) and also students of some colleges that merged into the FYUG
Kerala High Court's recent judgement strikes balance on rights and responsibilities- Moa JamirThe recent verdict of a five-judge bench of the Kerala High Court on 7 November concerning the media’s right to fr
Dr AsangbaTzudirHealth care delivery remains a crucial component and also a cause of concern not only because of the emerging healthcare issues and challenges but also the need for the application of healthcare
By Imlisanen JamirNagaland’s recent plea to the XVI Finance Commission for “Capital Deficit Grants” on the surface seems to reflect the state’s uphill battle to fund essential infrastructure and service
By Akangjungla With the anticipated number of around 240 million children with disabilities worldwide, the need to push for inclusive education has been pushed to the forefront. Right done so, as it remain
Dr Asangba TzudirThe increasing number of unions in Nagaland only adds to the growing number of fund-drive activities or events, goodwill collections and donations. This has really become a very painful means f