Editorial

  • A not so chilly season
    Imlisanen Jamir   With rising global temperatures, brace for a not so chilly winter this season, if the met department is to be believed. Winter is likely to be warmer than average, with the Ind
  • DEFINE AND RULE[1] – The Emerging Reality
    The States policy of Divide and Rule has systematically and strategically evolved into one of Define and Rule. The Naga people seem to be caught unaware as this form of rule is proving to be efficient and cost-
  • Need to create ‘justice mechanisms’
    Witoubou Newmai   The Meghalaya Peoples Human Rights Council (MPHRC) has attributed the rise of rape cases in Meghalaya to failures of the justice system.   It is very much likely that thi
  • Responsible Tourism
    Y Merina Chishi   Tourism is serious business. If promoted and managed well, tourism can generate income for locals and boost the states economy. Many countries around the world depend on tourism to
  • Constitution Day
    Dr. Asangba Tzudir   On 19th November 2015, the government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day through a gazette notification. Since then, every year, Constitution day (National Law Day
  • Ensuring Maternal Rights
    Imlisanen Jamir   The recent judgment of the Guwahati High Courts Kohima Bench directing the Nagaland State Government to pay in excess of Rs 25 lakhs as exemplary compensation for the death of a wom
  • ‘State’ of Nagaland 
    A Mighty Force is what India Todays description of Nagaland Police in its 18th edition of the State of States (SOS) survey. The annual survey ranked the 'best performing' and 'most improved' states in 12 parame
  • Re-connect with our aspirations
    Witoubou Newmai A pastor once said that our vertical relation (relationship with God) directly affects our horizontal relation.   This jargon of the pastor, even if we take it in general aspects,
  • Lessons from Delhi
    On a Diwali night several years ago, a friend of mine remarked, Just see, there will come a time when we will have to buy clean air. The time has come indeed. India's capital Delhi recently made it to the top s
  • Victimizing Education
    Dr. Asangba Tzudir   After all the mudslinging episodes, Jawaharlal Nehru University is once again thrown into the limelight on the heels of the hiked hostel fees. They have once again become a subje
  • OK Boomer!
    Imlisanen Jamir When is the first image that comes to mind when you think of a politician? Its usually an older dude in a suit. Theres nothing inherently wrong with this image, which comes to mind becau
  • Outsourcing in Nagaland 
    To arrange for someone outside a company to do work or provide goods for that company, is the Oxford English Dictionary definition for outsource. In practice, outsourcing occurs when a company hires another com
  • Uncertainty persists in Manipur
    Witoubou Newmai The Biren Singh Governments efforts to allay fears of the valley people, with regard to the Naga peace talks, continue to fall through due to various reasons. As such, it appears that the pro
  • Addressing child abuse cases affectively
    Y Merina Chishi   The arrest of a Naga lady in Dimapur recently on alleged charges of child abuse has set a strong benchmark on issues related to rights in Nagaland. Child abuse particularly in domes
  • NLTP ACT, 1989
    Dr. Asangba Tzudir The latest Morung poll question was on whether the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989 should be reviewed by an independent body. 32% of the respondents responded in the affirmat
  • Creativity in education a priority
    Imlisanen Jamir Over a thousand students from Nagaland and neighbouring states took part in one of the largest art festivals for students seen here.  The awards ceremony for the 3rd Mega Art Fest
  • Inconsistent pathways 
    As Nagaland gets ready to celebrate the 20th edition of the premier Hornbill Festival by undertaking various preparatory activities, the two distinct paths are perceptible for the incoming tourists. Both will e
  • In quest for lasting peace
    Witoubou Newmai   Since cases of pandemonium are not anomalies any more in the State of Manipur, and since they have come to define the State today, "surprises are no longer shockers".   H
  • The missing spirit of competition 
    Y Merina Chishi   The State Level National Talent Search Examination popularly known as NTSE was recently held across the country including Nagaland. The examination is meant to identify talented stude
  • The Problem of Quick Fix
    Dr. Asangba Tzudir   The condition of roads in Nagaland presents a classic case of how the state addresses the myriad of issues and problems. The condition of roads whether its good or bad does not p
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