Editorial

  • Online Hatred
    Dr AsangbaTzudirSocial media revolutionized communication, providing a space where people could share ideas while also connecting people thereby creating a social community online. However, the same platform ha
  • Detour by delay
    By - Moa Jamir The proceedings before the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench on National Highways 29 and 2, taken up as suo motu Public Interest Litigations, continue to reveal a disturbing pattern:the appare
  • Backward and Forward in Nagaland
    By - AsangbaTzudirNagaland is classified into ‘backward’ and ‘forward’ tribes, and so these words are often used in Nagaland’s political and social discourse.They appear in government classifications,
  • The Safe School Promise
    By Imlisanen JamirIn Nagaland, disaster preparedness for schools now comes with a username and password. The Government has rolled out the School Safety Policy Compliance Course in partnership with the Nagaland
  • Indigenous resilience - for a shared future
    By AkangjunglaFor generations, Indigenous Peoples have sustained their lands through scared spiritual and cultural ties, guided by wisdom that views nature not as a resource to exploit but as a sacred trust. Lo
  • Linking Pedagogy and Culture
    Dr Asangba TzudirThere is a sad realization about the status of many indigenous languages going extinct today. The sad reality is that, it means the loss of indigenous culture and identity. This has somehow awa
  • ‘Mirror, mirror on the wall…’
    By - Moa Jamir In the realm of fairy tales, the “magic mirror” was often used as metaphor for revealing truths, hidden flaws, or deeper realities beyond surface appearances. In the Naga political conte
  • White elephant
    By - Imkong Walling Municipal bodies are mini parliaments, with their own elected members and bureaucracy (ministerial staff) headed by a state civil service officer. They are vested with powers to regulat
  • Fluent in Nothing
    By Imlisanen JamirThe Face with Tears of Joy emoji has become the most recognisable expression of our times—digital shorthand for laughter, relief, irony, even passive aggression. It’s on WhatsApp groups, o
  • A Prophetic Voice
    By AkangjunglaNagaland is a land deeply rooted in faith, where the Church has long been a cornerstone of identity, hope, and moral guidance. For generations, it has shaped values, fostered community, and provid
  • Challenges of Learning in a Transitioning Stage
    Dr Asangba Tzudir The implementation of the NEP-2020 (New Education Policy) and the introduction of the FYUGP have posed various challenges for teachers and students alike and the institution as a whole. C
  • Prudent Protection
    Guarding land with law, not labels & media’s roleBy - Moa JamirThe recent eviction drives in Assam targeting “illegal encroachers” have stirred waves of concern across the North-East, including in nei
  • Strengthening foundations for quality education delivery and learning
    By - Asangba TzudirOn August 2, 2025, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually inaugurated 51 school infrastructure projects under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s
  • Fences of the Mind
    By Imlisanen JamirThere’s a certain look people get when suspicion curdles into something darker. You see it sometimes on the streets, in shops, on public transport—a sudden narrowing of the eyes, a tighten
  • Nagaland’s Corruption Endgame: Lead or Lose
    By AkangjunglaCorruption in Nagaland has become a deeply entrenched problem, eating away at the moral and economic fabric of the state. Reflecting the recent public poll on ‘What do you think is the most effe
  • Are Naga Churches effective in addressing social issues?
    Dr Asangba TzudirThe Church has long been the heart and pulse of Naga society not just as a religious institution, but one that holds moral authority including culture. In almost every village, town, or distric
  • Nagaland’s nutritional challenge
    By - Moa JamirThe latest data released by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), in response to a written Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha on July 23 and supplemented by the Ministry’s
  • Grandiose visions
    By - Imkong WallingImagine Dimapur’s Naga Shopping Arcade, unofficially Super Market, in its early years. Fresh and orderly, the sprawling 30 odd acres of planned business space would have served as backgroun
  • A Generation Raised on Illicit Sound
    By -  Imlisanen JamirOzzy Osbourne’s death isn’t just a moment for metal fans—it’s a reminder of how music once moved. Especially in places like Nagaland, where access was limited, but curiosity wa
  • A Shared Naga Identity
    By -  AkangjunglaThe Naga people have long prided themselves on their rich cultural heritage, woven together by the diverse traditions of numerous tribes. Yet, beneath this vibrant tapestry lies a persiste
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