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  • Unique History and Identity of Nagas
    History tells us that Nagas are a unique race different from that of Indians. It is because of the living conditions, the food habits, the social systems, the religion, the living standard, the manner and behav
  • On conflict and the resultant consequences and solutions
    Meren Pongener The recent communal flare ups in Kohima and Dimapur has once again demonstrated to the world how fragile Naga society is, divided and fractured along tribal line. Yes, we are a tribal race,
  • Deliver us from evil
    Kevi Meru Though what Kivika allegedly did cannot be condoned, I am saddened by the disproportionate treatment he received from the hands of overzealous vigilantes and eventual death resulting from it. &nb
  • The Naga Issue: Sooner Solution The Better For India Too
    Ayo ShaizaMission Compound KohimaWhen British left India, the majority of Hindus & Muslims wanted separate territories; irrespective of where they resided. This led to the formation of East Pakistan now (Ba
  • SPEARS CRY OUT— Revisited
    Dr. Vikuosa Nienu (USA)“Spears Cry Out”appeared in the local dailies, viz. Morung Express and Nagaland Post, on Feb. 20th and 23rd 2007, respectively, expressing my views on the condition of Nagaland as I p
  • Where is our National Consensus?
    Kaka D. Iralu Of late, there have been a lot of expressions of concern over the un-going political developments in our lands. And as the write ups increased in volume, some have even derided these expressi
  • Misunderstood, disruptive, divisive
    Er. W. KithanThe observations of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) on the Modalities framed by the cabinet sub-committee on crude oil, natural gas and other hydrocarbon fossil fuels exploitation and extraction is
  • A reflection on the article “Mission pothole- A fake or real need?
    An article entitled “mission pothole- a fake or real need?” published your esteemed daily by Mann Vam De of Sainik School Punglwa draws my humble attention and prompts me to write this short riposte. First,
  • Where is good Naga conscience?
    Thepfulhouvi SoloOne morning in Delhi more than a decade ago, a respectable very high Official of Nagaland came to my room and enquired what I would be doing in the daytime. I informed him I had finished Offici
  • Learning From Rejoinder(S)
    Liba Hopeson, BTC, PfutseroEverybody is right and everybody is wrong. Does it sound absurd? As we read articles and rejoinders about vexed Naga political issue, prohibition act and 33% reservation for women, th
  • A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission
    INDIA: Exodus of confidenceOver the past week, thousands of people hurriedly returned to their homes in the northeastern states, fearing for their safety in the rest of the country. The numbers of those fleeing
  • Learning From Rejoinder(S)
    Liba Hopeson, BTC, PfutseroEverybody is right and everybody is wrong. Does it sound absurd? As we read articles and rejoinders about vexed Naga political issue, prohibition act and 33% reservation for women, th
  • An interim government without a national consensus?
    Kaka D. Iralu At the very outset, I must confess that I am asking this question and writing this article from speculations and rumors circulating in Kohima. Anyway, Nagaland seems to have been floating onl
  • Indo-Naga Political Solution Or?
    Expectations are high, rumours and assumptions are doing it’s own circulations and both cynics and optimists are actively engaged in interpreting the impending political settlement with GOI.One thing need to
  • HIV? Fighting stigma and discrimination first
    Maong Jamir | Prodigals’ HomeI appreciate the article on ‘blood test report before matrimony’ by Dimapur District Ao Pensioners Union that appeared in Nagaland Post on 18th August 2012. This is a good ste
  • Home is hardly the best
    The lesson from the exodus is that people do not trust the state to protect themDolly KikonSource: The Hindu“We are going home,” anxious workers and students from northeast India said to television cameras
  • On the Northeast Exodus
    Orenthung Kikon One wonders why there's a continued exodus going on despite the repeated assurances that are being sent out. When I ponder over it, I find that the deep rooted prejudice cannot be weeded ou
  • Why is Naga Hoho silent?
    It is a common understanding that, the Naga Hoho is engaged with some Political Party for Peace process which is understandable but on the other hand they failed to voice for the common Nagas . Tribal Hoho of N
  • Why the prohibition of Alcohol in Nagaland has not succeeded so far
    Dr. Viu MeruAlcoholism is a disease that has very wide ranging bad effects. And more than any other people, the Nagas for a number of reasons have become hapless victims of it. Even though there many factors th
  • The political acumen of the Chief Minister
    Thepfulhouvi SoloNot in my wildest dream did I foresee the Opposition Congress unite with the DAN Members of Nagaland to smile together in front Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in great camaraderie under
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