Imlisanen Jamir
An estimated 20 million laborers around the world endure distressing conditions as they gather refuse and recycle materials outside of formal waste management systems. These individuals, know
Dr Asangba Tzudir
Hobbesian State of Nature brings an image of the “war of every man against every man,” a constant and violent condition of competition in which each individual has a natural rig
Moa Jamir
Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), the constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for appointments in the State services, among others, finds itself once again under intens
Part I - A Conceptual Framework
The interplay of geography, history and politics has been central in determining the nature and scope of relations between cultures. Historically, trade was the confluen
Imlisanen Jamir
The most interesting things happen at doorways; at the borders, right along the edges.
Ancient fishermen learnt to sail where the warm water met the cold. The little fish would reach the e
Akangjungla
Finding kindness and resilience were two human characteristics which prevailed above the loss and misfortune during the covid-19 pandemic and its imposed lockdown. There was continuous stream of
Dr Asangba Tzudir
Going by statistics, it is reported that Nagaland loses Rs 1.04 cr every month due to fire disaster. While the loss is heavy it is heartening to see the inadequacy of just 21 fire stations
Moa Jamir
On May 4, the citizens of the state were informed that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who also heads the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), presided over a “monsoon preparedne
Imkong Walling
The World Environment Day (WED) turned fifty this June. As the United Nations’ principal outreach programme for promoting and harmonising environmental initiatives, the event has seen ph
Imlisanen Jamir
In 2018, researchers from MIT Media Lab, Harvard University, the University of British Columbia, and Université Toulouse Capitole conducted a significant moral experiment known as the
Akangjungla
‘Education is the important instrument for inclusive growth and education serves as an engine for development of everyone’ - Union Minister of State for Education, Dr RR Singh reitera
Dr Asangba Tzudir
Currently, the State’s power availability is reported to be around 147 MW out of a peak demand of 180 MW. From this figure, the deficit is the cause of the current power woes especia
Moa Jamir
In a concerning note, the ranking of Nagaland University (NU), the sole central university in the state, has dropped even further in the latest release of the National Institutional Ranking Framewo
In today’s context, identity politics means different things to different people and can be construed accordingly to one’s own interests. John Bruton, former Irish prime minister, says ‘Identi
Imlisanen Jamir
A lot of what passes for empowerment these days is within the facade of symbolic representation. That means we have a lot of people from under-represented and oppressed communities who are to
Akangjungla
With the commitment to promote good menstrual health and hygiene, the Menstrual Health Day was observed on May 28 last worldwide. With the theme, ‘Making menstruation a normal fact of life
Dr Asangba Tzudir
Just when the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) for Undergraduate Programme which was introduced in 2022 by Nagaland University was settling in, under the NEP 2020, Nagaland University is a
Moa Jamir
The results of 2023 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations in Nagaland, declared on May 24, have shown positive trends for often
Imkong Walling
In the Naga village of time immemorial, life was simple, barring trophy head-hunting. There was no organised government, as it is known today, tasked with handling day to day affairs like fina
Imlisanen Jamir
It is difficult to not notice a shift in the way businesses and advertisements address their customers. The tag lines read something like ‘You are the most important customer I will ser