AkangjunglaHornbill Festival billed by the Government of Nagaland has arrived for its 24th edition. Conceptualised in the year 2000, the Hornbill Festival dubbed as ‘Festival of Festivals,’ is a ten day ann

Imlisanen JamirPlastic is a material of endless possibilities. It can carry groceries and capture images; it forms ski jackets, desk chairs, toothbrushes, and suitcases. All these diverse applications stem from

Dr Asangba TzüdirPreparations for Hornbill 2023, which is the 24th edition, is underway in full swing and in a few days, the biggest fiesta in Nagaland is going to come alive having set the stage not only to b

Moa JamirNavigating challenges and imperatives to address gender-based violence in NagalandUnder the theme, “Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls!,” the International Day for the Elimination

Imkong WallingThe push made by the Government of Nagaland to develop business-friendly trade zone(s) along the state’s foothills, at face value and by precedent, holds water. It draws economic legitimacy from

Imlisanen JamirIn recent times, Nagaland has grappled with the challenge of fragmented decision-making, particularly concerning issues that affect the diverse tribes within the state. The proposal for an 'apex

AkangjunglaWhen it comes to talking about churches and faith-based organisations, and their social responsibilities, the general attitude has been very cynical. One of the reasons leading to this condition coul

Dr Asangba TzudirThe new estimates by the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report shows that 244 million children and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 worldwide were still missing out on school in 2021. In s

Moa JamirReport decodes frequent New Delhi dashes & offers policy imperativesUndoubtedly, Nagaland’s economy heavily relies on the financial support of the Union Government to ensure the smooth functionin

All of us have inherent identities, in fact, we have a multiplicity of identities that are constantly evolving, and are manifested depending on the situation and context. The multitude of ethnicities that contr

AkangjunglaThe National Press Day – an annual event is observed annually ‘symbolic of a free and responsible press in India.’ The day commemorates the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in

Imlisanen JamirIn a world devoid of journalism, the daily fabric of our lives would be stripped of the rich tapestry that we often take for granted. While you might still receive tomorrow's weather forecast, th

Dr Asangba TzudirThe festive season, especially the end of the year is always a time to look forward to because of the fun, enjoyable and merry making activities that comes with it. It is that time of the year

Moa JamirThe Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) recently announced its decision to boycott the upcoming Hornbill Festival for the second consecutive year, exposing what appears to be a mishandling

Imkong WallingSometime in January 2017, as Nagaland headed for a violent showdown over elections (or not to be) to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) with 33 percent of the seats reserved for women, there appeared i

By Imlisanen JamirIn an era where the weight of the world's troubles seems to press relentlessly upon us, one can't help but wonder if these are the darkest days humanity has ever faced. Political turmoil, the

Akangjungla A substantial portion of the public hold on to a number of misperceptions about media and the role it plays as a public service. Recently, with the mushrooming of aspiring citizen journalism an

Dr Asangba TzudirA recent talk show called “The Lungleng Show” hosted Dr Kehrie Yhome, Advisor for School Education and SCERT for a one to one dialogue on Nagaland’s Education system. The talk engaged in

Moa JamirThe Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) is scheduled to convene for a special (Emergent) session on November 9, with the primary agenda reportedly being the Nagaland Municipal (Bill) 2023. The bill was

Humankind has begun to realize that throughout history we have been living in a mutually dependent and interconnected world. However, humanity is also faced with multiple closures of our physical and democratic