It is worrying to observe a recent trend happening both in Nagaland and elsewhere where authority is being questioned and challenged in a manner unbefitting of the discipline and honour that one would associate

September is going to be a hopeful month for peace loving people around the world. In particular, the resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians under the supervision of the United States ha

For Nagas to emerge victorious from the present condition of injustice, suspicion, anger and disunity, public critical solidarity and public action is the cry of the hour. Nagas young and old, rich and poor, po

Violence plays an integral role in destroying human hopes and dreams. It takes many forms, some are direct physical force that is visible to the eyes; and some are of more subtle forms, which are indirect and l

The DAN Government’s latest innovation a ‘dance workshop for Naga youths’ is another addition to the long list of creative solutions that the government is employing to do something for the welfare of the

Every year September 5 is celebrated as Teachers day in India. This is a day to remember, honour and appreciate the role of teachers in our lives. It is also the birthday of the former President of India and a

The situation in Jammu & Kashmir demands an appropriate political response from the Government of India. This is an opportunity for New Delhi to take certain steps which may or may not resolve the issue com

In an embarrassment for Pakistan and its people, grappled as it is with devastating floods and regular terror attacks, the reports of its cricketers indulging in corrupt match fixing should come as even more ag

The power of information has been at the helm of human affairs since the dawn of human kind. Consequently, the holder of any vital information has acquired and entrusted with much power and is in a position to

Real politik has consistently attempted to push issues of human dignity to the margins of national and international politics by branding and calling it names to delegitimize its credibility and undermine its r

With the onset of the rainy season, it is to be expected that our roads and highways will be severely tested by elements beyond our control. Heavy rains and landslide are therefore not to be unexpected in a hil

Problems confronting Naga society and polity refuses to go away rather it is growing in different directions taking various shapes and forms. At the outset, it is important for everyone concerned to realize tha

While it is accepted that public opinion polls, carried out by newspapers here in Nagaland may not be the most accurate indicator of what people think, it nevertheless provides a general viewpoint on a particul

In a welcome statement, the Supreme Court (SC) has suggested mediation, not adjudication, as the way to settle disputes between neighbouring states. It has referred a 22-year-old conflict between Assam, Arunach

Are Nagas as a people facing an acute crisis of confidence? It is a question that requires an honest and sincere reflection. The growing suspicion and disrespect for each other, the profound hurt Nagas have met

A research activist remarked that inspite of all the chaos and imperfections of Nepal, its sovereign status and ownership is what gives it a refreshing lease of life; especially for struggling people yearning f

Need for Peaceful Co-existenceIn a major setback for the Naga community as a whole and the eastern people in particular, the Yimchungrus have expressed their desire to separate from Kiphire district and instead

As expected the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the bill to hike MPs' salary from current Rs 16,000 to Rs 50,000. With Union Cabinet approving the bill, it will be placed in the Parliament for the final approv

It is shocking to learn that students from two reputed schools in Dimapur had an ugly face-off which nearly led to a full scale confrontation that could have proved disastrous. As per the report filed in the lo

Nagas Must Come to a Meeting PointThe numerous Naga national groups have been observing Naga Independence Day on August 14 for the last so many decades. During such times all the groups expound on the inalienab