Rene WadlowLeopold Sedar Senghor, the first President of independent Senegal, answered “Present” on three occasions when the rebirth of the world was necessary and possible.  The first was in the early

Kedoungulo MeroIn the wake of the recent brutal murder of Khoney Chang various mass-based Naga NGOs have condemned the act in strongest term possible. Regardless of tribes and organizations all have expressed d

Many have written on the novel of Dan Brown “The Da Vinci Code” and expressed their different views. But most of the writers criticized the author of the book/movie and condemned the novel. Some of the writ

Subhash GatadeLal Krishna Advani, ex President of BJP would not have imagined in his wildest dreams that Sangh Parivar’s own people, would get caught in making illegal bombs just when he with his entourage wa

The most burning issue in the present society is that of proper education. This of course is very much lacking at Zunheboto. Due to the extreme malpractices that has reached its zenith at Zunheboto mainly in th

Vareso NingshenSmall efforts have been made to sell our Ethnic arts and culture; printing indigenous Tee shirts, calendars, cards mugs, etc. though they are very occasional .It’s only when the Student union o

Dr P C AlexanderThe passing of the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill by the two Houses of Parliament on 16 and 17 May 2006, has served to solve the immediate problem of disqualification

David ShoshaniOne’s relationship is never like another’s. We each function differently no matter what our choices are. Two people can opt for TrueLove but experience that same choice very diversely in their

Mahmood MamdaniEver since September 11, there has been a growing media interest in Islam. What is the link, many seem to ask, between Islam and terrorism? The Spectator, a British weekly, carried a lead article

L Nisenyü, KohimaIt is gratifying to read in newspapers and see that our people are well informed and clear about the Indian constitution in relation to the freedom of religion. However, I have this nagging qu

Dr MaongsangbaTarun Gogoi, who is not charismatic but proven to be an adept political strategist, has proved all the prophets of doom and the psephologists wrong. He cut to size the forces that tried to checkma

Renthungo MerryThe imperative for music educationThe arts, especially music, have always played a vital role in the life of individuals as well as social communities throughout history. The Greek philosophers l

Arkotong LongkumerTravelling to Oxford is like visiting two worlds.  The streets, though Victorian in architecture, are transformed into minuscule blocks of consumer paradise that flash trendy Nokia phone

M Jimmy ChishiThe beautiful mindWhat makes a Mercedes a Mercedes?.  A Ferrari a Ferrari?. Or why does a Monet or a Renoir, cost millions!?. Well to this we could attribute the aspects of Mind and matter. M

Dr MaongsangbaAsom will go to the assembly polls on 3rd and 10th April 2006 to elect 126 members legislature. Months of speculation over the possible tie up between the parties have been settled and it is clear

Much has been said on the alarming proportions of illegal taxation throughout Nagaland by a number of agencies, which are even difficult to count. But the ground situation seems to be worsening despite repeated

The NSCN (IM) and (K) hurl accusations against each other almost everyday. The NNC/FGN writes only about their glories non-stop and claim that they only are the true nationalist. Don’t they realize that the N

A BotokingWith much ado, without any clear consensus on the DMC issue, the people await the outcome of the struggle between the DMC Chairman V.Awomi and his opponents. With the idea of taking this matter to the

Niketu IraluSaddam Hussein used chemical poison to terrorize and control his opponents. Accusing him of making biological agents and nuclear bombs also, Bush and Blair invaded Iraq to destroy Saddam’s Weapons

J Churchhill TangkhulAlmost all societies have undergone some kind of suppression or oppression. However, while they have overcome their problems, we Nagas after scores and decades remain stagnant. Why? Our suf