It is easy to say, ‘surrender to God’. It sounds noble. It sounds spiritual. It sounds like something saints do while glowing softly under a halo of warm light. But let me tell you, surrender is rarely that
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No invite for Rahul at the Putin Banquet last week.The news channels buzzed like bees around a honey pot, reporters breathlessly repeating the same line as though they had discovered a new planet. No invitation
Nchumbeni Y Jungio Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, CIHSRGrief is the pain we experience when we lose something significant in life. Grief does not always mean that somebody has died; it ca-
There was a time when peace meant something beautiful. It meant neighbours chatting at the gate. It meant children playing cricket without worrying about which side of the street they lived on. It meant laughte
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Chaos reigns in the skies. Delayed flights, stranded passengers, cancelled schedules, and angry crowds waving boarding passes like protest flags.As I watch this spectacle, a thought tiptoes into my mind.India h
Dr Amo Konyak BI grew up hearing stories of my ancestral belongings being burned down, but conducting my doctoral fieldwork made the weight of these stories much heavier. What disturbed me even more was the rea-
Zeluosielie KehieSovima Village, Chümoukedima Education, by its very nature, should be inclusive and accessible to all. Education is recognized as a fundamental right of every individual, as enshrined in
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The Prime Minister spoke a few days ago, standing tall and confident at the start of the winter session, and he asked the opposition to set their negativity aside.It sounded wonderful. It sounded noble.I almost
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How often we long for a life without problems.And what a terrible life that would be in reality. I once read that when people go through depression, psychologists give them activities called problem solving. Th
In my soon to be released book Hi Society, which I hope will soon be in your hands, there is a moment that still echoes in my mind. A massive election rally is underway. Loudspeakers scream, banners wave, drums-
Somewhere in the nineties I bought what I believed was the most elegant machine on the Indian road. It was the Tata Estate and I must say that vehicle looked like a dream. It stood outside my house like royalty
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At a Sotheby’s auction in New York, a golden commode was sold for twelve point one million dollars. Yes, you read that right. Not a diamond. Not a painting. Not even a sculpture made by a genius who starved f
Dr Aküm LongchariTo confront misinformation the challenge for the media is build a bridge that narrows the gap between Feelings and Facts First Words Good afternoon! Respected Madame Chairperson, I b
Moa JamirWe are gathered today on National Press Day to reflect on the single most vital asset we possess. It is not our printing presses, nor our digital platforms, nor the number of clicks we achieve. It is c-
Chumdemo OvungDimapurI rather remain silent but the situation compelled me to burst out so that someone might find it helpful in coming days. There are so many problems, however; I would like to highlight a few
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Zofeen EbrahimInter Press ServiceIn Pakistan, journalism is a risky profession—and the danger only intensifies if you’re a woman, young, and a freelancer, says 30-year-old Saba Chaudhry, a journalist from a
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There is something amusing about how we view the one who sits a little higher than us.We look at the boss in a cool cabin, or the owner in a comfortable car, and feel that life has dealt them a sweeter hand. Ma
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In my very fertile imagination, I can see it as clearly as if I were sitting in the room myself; a grand hall somewhere in the capital. The opposition parties have gathered once again after yet another round of
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Had dinner with a retired government deputy secretary last night and as we spoke about his years in service, I decided to ask him a question that many powerful people quietly dread. I leaned forward and asked h
Terror has raised its ugly head. Terrorism is not brave. It is the act of cowards who hide behind explosives and false bravado because they cannot win an argument, cannot build a future, and cannot bear to live
