When news emerged that Sonam Wangchuk, had allegedly been taken forcibly to hospital after his prolonged hunger strike, I found myself reflecting on a strange contradiction in our country,You may go hungr
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"Grandpa, race you to the gate!"My grandson had already disappeared down the garden path before I had even decided whether my knees were willing to negotiate with the rest of my body. I took exactly three enthu
The police inspector adjusts his cap and looks at the trembling prisoner."So you say you're innocent?""Yes, sir."The inspector sighs."What unfortunate timing.""Why, sir?""Because the crowd has already gathered
A friend once cornered me after a meeting with great determination in his eyes."Bobby," he said, "I have a very important message for you."I looked at my watch.He spoke for twenty minutes.By the end of it I had
Yippee! screamed my neighbour.I rushed to his house in the middle of the night, thinking the municipality had finally filled the pothole outside while the city sleptYippee, he cried again, staring at the televi
The interview began brilliantly. So tell us about yourself, asked the HR manager.I have a Master's degree, an MBA, and five years of corporate experience.Excellent. Any special skills?Yes, sir.What are they?Whi
Mughalu CTC, Aolijen, MokokchungThere is nothing wrong with workers organizing themselves to protect their interests. Genuine unions have played an important role in safeguarding livelihoods and promoting
"I don't believe it!"The gentleman folded his newspaper, which showed that his Ram Mandir trust had been systematically looted, smiled confidently and waved his hand dismissively."Impossible," he said. "People
Zeluosielie KehieSovima villagePublic office is a public trust. This principle lies at the heart of good governance. Every servant is entrusted with the responsibility of serving the people honestly, diligently-
Thsachopa TSFor generations, agriculture has been more than an occupation for the Naga people. It has been the very heartbeat of our existence. Every Naga tribe, in one form or another, has been rooted in the s
Er Atoba LongkumerCofounder - Tabernacle TechnologiesThe simple answer is yes. But not by default.Many churches assume that once the church has a PAN card and a bank account, the church is automatically outside-
Nagaland BJP celebrated the birth anniversary of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee—in a democratic society, anybodys birth anniversary can be celebrated. However, he had absolutely no connection with Nagaland or Nag
There was a time when the very thought of my children settling abroad filled me with dread."What if somebody troubles them?" I would wonder."What if they fall sick? What if something goes wrong? What if they ne
I have finally discovered why Americans don't walk.They have no vendors on their footpaths.I went for a morning walk in a little American town and was quite disappointed. There wasn't a single man selling roast
The minister leaned back in his oversized chair, lifted his cup of tea and smiled.A terrified official burst into the room.Sir, another bridge has developed dangerous cracks.The minister took a leisurely sip.So
Saanvi SinghFirst-year B.Tech student, Plaksha UniversityThe apple fell like it always had. What changed the course of the world that someone finally took a moment to ask why?For millions of students pursuing t
As the US celebrated its 250 years of Independence, I watched dramatic pictures of fireworks accidentally setting parts of the 143 year old Brooklyn Bridge ablaze. For a few anxious moments it looked frightenin
Luckily, at this very moment, I am thousands of miles away from Mumbai, watching videos of roads that have turned into rivers, cars bobbing about like reluctant boats and commuters wading through water with exp
There is a little wooden bench in the woods where I am staying in the Pocono Mountains. Nothing fancy about it. No brass plaque announcing that George Washington once sat there. No sign proclaiming it to be a h
When I talk about minorities in India, everybody from the majority community checks to see what I have said, but, today I am going to surprise everybody.I have finally discovered the smallest minority in India,
