It does not come as a big surprise to learn that incumbent Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar from the JD (U) has returned to power with a landslide victory in the just concluded State Assembly election. What

The United Nations has closely been identified with the decolonization movement that gained momentum in the post second world war era; and was a founding objective of the UN. There are theorists who say that th

In situations of crisis that has resulted in causing injury and human casualty, there is an acute tendency to focus primarily on offenders, thereby, often overstepping those most affected and victimized. In mos

Journalists around the world in varying contexts risk their lives daily in unprotected situations to act in public interest by bringing stories, to share experiences and to impartially report unfolding situatio

Historical truth demonstrates that Naga political relations with India and Burma have been an acrimonious one. It is imperative that one turns to that history so that people may once again engage with those def

In the unfolding global context in which the war against terrorism has polarized societies and disrupted cross-cultural and inter-faith relationships, the growing need to end the politics of exclusiveness is be

The North East is not just one land, one people, one issue. It is home to many peoples and nations, each with their own history, culture, language, and political aspirations. It is in their distinctiveness that

The startling disclosure of corruption to the tune of close to Rs 8000 crore which could get bigger if the Commonwealth Games probe remains on track, is highly inappropriate although it is hardly surprising to

All of us will know that women in particular use cosmetics (makeup) to enhance their beauty or when they have to go outside the home. No wonder the dictionary meaning of the word cosmetic means ‘superficial�

Consumption of tobacco in its various forms and manifestation remains a serious health concern. What is worrying for a small State like Nagaland is that series of reports and studies conducted over the last few

Peace is never made; Peace is always in the making. Peace is an ongoing process that reflects aspiration for a new way of life; it is about creativity and originality that brings to public expression the yearni

Today, democracy is one political system whose legitimacy goes unquestioned. The rhetoric and rituals of democracy defines the framework of the present world order. From its Greek root, ‘democracy’ means �

During one of the summer Olympics in the recent past (before Beijing) India had won a bronze medal and there was euphoria all round about this particular achievement. But the fact also remained that despite hav

According to a United Nation report by the year 2050, some 6 billion people representing two-thirds of humanity will be living in towns and cities. In Nagaland, places like Dimapur and Kohima are already witnes

The Government of India on Wednesday named three interlocutors, including eminent journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, to hold talks with all shades of opinion including the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir as part of

The political crisis in the State of Karnataka where rebel MLAs belonging to the ruling BJP and some independents withdrew their support to the BS Yeddyurappa government prompting a trust vote and the subsequen

Human history has shown that it is always the oppressor and the ‘powers that be’ that writes and determines the history of the people they oppress? This trend has tremendously affected the history and ident

Time and time again, we hear Naga men and women in positions of power not just stressing upon the need for a change in Naga mindset and way of thinking; but asserting that it is the right way forward. There is

Mindset Change & Strong Law RequiredNaga leaders cutting across party affiliations called for a change in the mindset of the Naga people and to come out of their ‘tribal cocoons’ and pave the way for de

Public welfare is something that is often talked about as a matter of State policy. Every government worth its salt must fulfill its duty of looking after the needs and wants of its subject whether it is educat