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What really triggers ‘tribalism’ habitually in the Naga society? Actually, we are already late to discuss this ‘elephant in the room’ since the social fabric of
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Aheli Moitra This was a few years back. Two Primary Health Centres in Zunheboto district were constructed in a plinth area of 3240 sq. ft each as against 3566 sq. ft for which estimates were prepared and fun
Dr Asangba Tzüdir Looking at Naga Society today, so many issues which have a huge bearing on the future of Nagas are sadly at crossroads and at a crucial juncture. On the political issues, time and
Imlisanen Jamir "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented. It's as simple as that." These are lines from a movie that I re-watched recently--1998's 'The
The receding of monsoon usually signals the start of several sporting events, the most prominent being football, in Nagaland. Several tournaments, both at District and State level, are concurrently in
Witoubou Newmai Both the Kukis and the Nagas, who are minorities in the State of Manipur, and on most counts in the same boat, need to realize that there is every answer in maturity to their chllenges
Aheli Moitra The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) came into force on July 1, 2002. The establishment of an ICC was part of the same humanitarian agenda that crystallised in the post-Wor
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir In need of the ‘will to truth’ Spearheading the cause for Naga reconciliation, led by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), the “declaration of the Naga Collec
Imlisanen Jamir “I have worn a mask for so long that often, my identity gets blurred,” states Sylvia (name changed), as she fidgets nervously in her chair. Sylvia, a 27 year old Gay Nag
‘The harvest is ripe not only in the far-flung fields but at our own periphery,’ goes the rough translation of a popular single ‘Ongpang Lu’ by the popular Ao Naga vernacular trio Samaro
Witoubou Newmai If the understanding of people of their common aspiration is not uniformed, then it is also likely that they will find themselves in several sequestered realms. The inconvenient truth
Dr Asangba Tzüdir “Happy Teacher’s Day” is the most profound wish that a teacher receives on September 5 each year. But considering the state of affairs, it neither means
Imlisanen Jamir Electric rickshaws have gained popularity in several cities of India since 2008 as an alternative to auto rickshaws and pulled rickshaws which occupy our cities in droves. However m
In year 2003, when late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on a three-day tour to Nagaland from October 27 to 29, the inclement weather then proved to be a blessing in disguise for the people of Nagaland.
Witoubou Newmai As India swings right, it is evident the Naga society is experiencing a new epiphany. That, “there is method” in the whole affair. The Naga society’s response to such unfurl
Yet again, the Nagaland Government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee to examine the issue of Urban Local Body elections vis-a-vis women reservation and other related issues and make recommendations.
Imlisanen Jamir The sight of usually four people huddled over their smart phones shouting instructions while trading supernatural blows, slaying dragons, and invading enemy bases is something that we come ac
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir The publication of the final draft of Assam’s National Register of Citizens which left out over 40 lakh applicants (though they have another chance of proving their eligibility)
Witoubou Newmai It appears today that the people need to rediscover the ‘purpose’ together by forgetting the binary of the ‘authority’ and the ‘grass-root’ for a while. &n
Aheli Moitra A significant portion of the news that the press in Nagaland highlights relates to agriculture. There are detailed discussions around jhum agriculture, government departments often impart commer
