Dr Asangba TzudirDiscussions on the importance of achieving gender equality is also attested by various estimates that it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality at the current rate of progres
Moa JamirHornbill Festival must learn to fly soloIn 2023, the Nagaland Tourism Department was allocated Rs 5.50 crore to host the Hornbill Festival, a cultural extravaganza celebrating the rich heritage of the
Imkong Walling The Government of Nagaland reviving interest in the foothills road has renewed hope of finally bringing to fruition a 50 years old wish. On March 1, on the final day of the 2024-25 Budget se
One of the most critical times of any peoples’ struggle is the transition from oppression to liberation. This not only involves a paradigm shift, but also means transcending the struggle itself. It is importa
AkangjunglaEvery aspect of life, including clothing holds much significance for the indigenous people. Indigenous clothing not only identifies the person who is wearing it but it is also a reflection of their h
Dr Asangba Tzudir The Nagaland Economic Survey 2023-2024 done by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, and tabled by Nagaland Chief Minister in the recently concluded 4th Session of the 14th Nagalan
Moa JamirGauhati Kohima Bench sets precedentIn a pioneering move, the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench has become the first in Nagaland to launch an online Right to Information (RTI) portal, marking a significan
Vishü Rita KrochaBeginning from the first Saturday of March, International Women’s Week is celebrated worldwide leading to International Women’s Day that falls on March 8. This year, the International Wome
Moa Jamir‘People-centric’ but dependency persistsNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the Minister-in-Charge of Finance, termed the State Budget 2024-25 as "a real people-centric budget." Addressing a press
AkangjunglaIn September 2019, a husband and wife living in Dimapur were very left disappointed about a rumour going around that the husband was dying of cancer. Apparently, the news had spread all across his vi
Dr Asangba Tzudir The Covid-19 pandemic came as a litmus test for the healthcare system in Nagaland and it exposed the inadequacy and lack of healthcare infrastructures, technical facilities and medical an
Moa JamirNagaland, a state nestled in the northeastern part of India, has long been recognised for its vibrant culture, unique traditions and festivals. The Hornbill Festival is symbol of Brand Nagaland and the
Imkong WallingThe idea of social inclusion, in general, paints a picture of an inclusive world. It is a term that auto-generates identity read with equality— an image of humankind bereft of bias based on race
In the history and education of social and political movements, the evolution of the movement for social change is generally neglected and emphasis is given only to the end result. This pattern of exclusive foc
AkangjunglaThe emphasis on promoting mother tongue along the line of preserving one’s identity and heritage has develop into an essential underlining message delivered in many Naga gatherings and events. The
Dr Asangba TzudirThe 3rd Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 played under the theme, “Stronger Together” has just concluded with lots to take away, and where Kohima district reaffirmed their dominanc
Moa JamirUtilise Nagaland's Civil Registration vital statistics to formulate effective state-centric policiesIt is a truism to say that education and health are complementary to each other. To this end, the hea
Vishü Rita KrochaIn the absence of a written literature, Nagas have relied on the oral tradition of literature for many of its histories and culture. All our stories or whatever story that continues to exist t
Imlisanen JamirIn the intricate dance of societal dynamics, the notions of uniformity, equality, and privilege emerge as central players, each vying for dominance on the stage of governance, legislation, and in
AkangjunglaTo claim that music is the most profitable form of art will be wrong, yet it is also true that music is the most presented and the most universal. Just like any creative form of art, music manifests