Imkong WallingPassenger transport fare has remained a contentious issue in Dimapur as far back as one can remember. The controversy has largely pivoted around autorickshaw fare and alleged quoting of higher tha
Imlisanen JamirThere’s a brutal irony in the commodification of human remains. That what was once violently extracted in the name of exploration is now being peddled under the sanitized guise of “collectibl
AkangjunglaKindness can be a valuable quality that speaks volumes about a person’s character and value. It is that one goodwill which never fails to hearten people. It can be challenging remembering to be alw
...And we have killed GodDr Asangba TzudirThe moral context of Naga society today which finds embroiled in a crisis aptly reflects Nietzsche’s most hilarious yet thought provoking statement which appeared in
Moa Jamir The recent emergence of the ‘RGA investment scam’ in Nagaland has unveiled the concerning reach of Ponzi schemes within the State. Despite the prevalent use of social media and widespread acc
‘But not the Devil’ insideDr Asangba TzudirBlessing Prayer Center located at indisen village, Dimapur and established in 2021 caught the limelight not for anything related to spiritual rejuvenation or bless
Imlisanen JamirThere’s a familiar lament that echoes through the years: we’ve lost our love for books, they say. Especially the young ones, glued to their screens, chasing fleeting dopamine hits in the form
AkangjunglaUnlike in the institutionalised schools, the experience of Sunday school is a delightful one. Those volunteering in Sunday school come out of personal or religious commitment and not necessarily for
By Dr Asangba TzudirDuring the 19th century, the Nagas were known to the outside world as Naked Headhunters. The interest of the West that mainly focused on themes that underlined their already existing stereot
Moa JamirThe recent Supreme Court judgment on child marriage, delivered on October 18, is both a critical step towards protecting children and a sobering reminder of the challenges that persist in eradicating t
Imkong WallingRemember the campaign rhetoric in the lead up to the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections earlier in June, this year? It felt as if Nagaland’s long neglected urban townships and haphazard agglomer
Imlisanen JamirMinimalism is sweeping through our homes, our public spaces, and our very sense of style. There’s a strange irony in the way this aesthetic—a design trend born from a philosophy of “less is
AkangjunglaIs the Christian church struggling today? The religion of Christianity and the institution of the Church are closely intertwined with every aspect of Naga society. What the clergy community has to sa
Dr Asangba TzudirThe wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was described as India’s “wedding of the year” and “India’s own royal wedding.” The New York Times described it as introducing “th
Moa JamirChild labour in Nagaland remains a pressing concern, as evidenced by a recent state-level sensitisation workshop on the Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. The workshop highlighted the
Dr Asangba TzudirThe repair works of the Tragopan point flyover has come at a wrong time considering the approaching festive season where people from different parts of the state will flock to Dimapur for shopp
Imlisanen JamirIt’s early morning in Nagaland, and in a tucked-away workshop on a back street, a child’s hands are dirtied with labor instead of crayons. The smell of rubber, of engine grease, of chemicals
AkangjunglaThe unfortunate demise of 26-year-old chartered accountant at Ernst and Young India allegedly due to work stress, has taken social media by storm. Following the devastating lost, Anna’s mother Anit
Dr Asangba TzudirThe escalating ‘war’ between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia Islamist organization, has only sparked greater concerns of a larger conflict in the Middle East. The conflict between Hez
Moa JamirThe issue of remuneration, regularization, and service conditions for work-charged, casual, adhoc, or contingency employees within various establishments under the Government of Nagaland has long been