Imlisanen JamirIn a world characterized by diversity, the need for peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution cannot be overstated. It is within this intricate mosaic of differences that humanity's greatest c

AkangjunglaEducation is a basic human right that opens doors for every person; it is the core of fundamental right for every human being. Aiming to gather public opinion on this very important subject, this new

Dr Asangba TzudirReplacing the former Freedom of Information Act 2002, the Right to Information Act was passed in the year 2005 by an act of the Parliament of India setting out the rules and procedures regardin

Moa JamirChallenges and high hopes for Nagaland’s first medical collegeOn October 14, a significant milestone was achieved with the official inauguration of the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Rese

Imkong WallingIn the midst of the media brouhaha that erupted over the validity of a non-Naga holding the position of ‘Gaonbura’ in Dimapur, this author contemplated writing an op-ed on the controversy. But

AkangjunglaEducation goes beyond reading and writing. The emphasis on quality education, one that is accessible, attainable and affordable, is gaining enormous attention worldwide. Also there are positive movem

Imlisanen JamirIn the beginning, browsers were like plant-eating animals. They reached up high to find their food, not down low like the animals that ate grass. They were curious and always looking for somethin

Dr Asangba TzudirThe Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) was introduced this year for the new batch of students, giving way for the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System), though colleges were given the freedo

Moa JamirThe Election Commission of India (ECI) announcement of the schedule for assembly elections in five crucial states on October 9, signals the commencement of what promises to be a riveting political batt

Imlisanen JamirOver the past months, Nagaland has been gripped by a rising tide of Dengue cases. The ordeal of one family, my own, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges posed by this mosquito-borne di

Vishü Rita KrochaOver the weekend, few schools gathered at the Assam Rifles Public School, Kohima to learn about Resilience, which is an innate human capacity that can be learned and developed in anyone. The e

AkangjunglaThe celebration of the 69th edition of National Wildlife Week commenced at the National Zoological Park on October 2. This annual event will culminate on October 8. In alignment with the United Natio

Dr Asangba TzudirIt is said that every two seconds, someone needs blood, and while blood cannot be manufactured the need for it is only growing more by the day. Blood has a very limited shelf life, and therefor

Moa JamirThe issue of hate speeches, whether alleged or otherwise, periodically emerges in the public domain in India. Most recently, there was a significant uproar when one such speech was alleged to have been

Imkong WallingVisuals are a given, nowadays, whenever Dimapur is inundated in floodwaters. The deluge of visuals, captured by the victims and onlookers alike, generally provoke two types of emotions— pity for

AkangjunglaStorytelling is central to human experience. It is the core of human experience that can turn a moment of interaction turn into life long memories. Storytelling helps people to recognise their purpos

AkangjunglaAccording to the indispensable standard set by the society, a person who follows the Christian faith is supposed to be a member of the local church. In any Christian circle in the Naga context, some

Dr Asangba TzudirFollowing the threat of ‘pen-down’ agitation by unpaid teachers, the State’s School Education Department has responded with a reminder of the statutory restrictions prescribed in Rule No.

Moa JamirNagaland has been consistently hailed as one of the safest states for women and children in India. Year after year, the annual National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports bear testament to this, consi

Mahmood Mamdani observed that, “The political project of the [colonial] regime of ‘customary’ laws was to fracture a racialized native population into different ethnicized groups. The basis of group disti