Izzy Goldstein
openDemocracy
There are worrying signs that the liberalisation of social attitudes may be slowing down. How can this trend be reversed?
Earlier in July, the results of
A Rohingya refugee girl sells vegetables in Kutupalong refugee camp, Bangladesh. Access to education is extremely limited in the camps, and most children — particularly girls — receive little to no formal e
Students prepare to go back home after a productive day at their makeshift school, the Tikri Education Center outside Karachi.
Madhuraj, Sarah Khan, Babrah Muskan Naikoo & Tehseen Abb
Blerim Mustafa
Inter Press Service
Education constitutes an important building block to enhance inter-faith dialogue, cultural exchange between ethnic and linguistic groups, counter violen
Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh
openDemocracy
An alternative concept of security is needed based on values of humanity and empathy, a security that is not only ‘human’ but also ‘humane’
A woman takes part in a rally of Myanmar nationalists to show support for the Myanmar government actions against Rohingya and to condemn the attacks in Rakhine state, Yangon, Myanmar September 18, 2017. (Reuter
Caley Pigliucci
Inter Press Service
Parliamentarians met in Laos last week to discuss violence against women and girls.
The meeting was organized by the Asian Population and Develop
Christy BK Sangma
Scientist (Soil Science), ICAR Nagaland
Mulch is simply a protective layer of material that is spread on top of the soil and are used to prevent soil from blowing and being washe
Manoj Kumar, KL Meena, DJ Rajkhowa, E Lireni Kikon & A Namei
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Longleng
Oilseed crops are a significant part of the agricultural economy in India. India is the fourth
Kethoser (Aniu) Kevichusa
The story of the 12 Thai boys in the cave, which gripped the attention – and held the breath – of the world for over a fortnight, has, thankfully, ended happily.
Sanjay (Xonzoi) Barbora
The recently concluded Worship of Celebration and Commitment (WCC) to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the signing of the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR) organised by the Forum fo
Dr. M L Ngullie
Associate Professor (Economics)
Many students walk into Economics class without any planning. After sometime, they realize their mistakes and want to turn back but by then they may be too la
Peter Rutsa
In the midst of multiple decaying in various state departments of Nagaland, one government agency that has so far served its purpose well and lived up to its name is the "Nagaland Staite Dis
Throughout history, most people have lived in societies in which a small group at the top imposed its will on others. And those at the top would always justify their actions by saying that people are too weak t
Politics in Nagaland is like an alcohol addiction. It gets even those who can’t walk straight on their own to run for public office. All one has to have is enough money to play the election game.
In the year 1974, a Hindi movie named ‘Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan’ was released. It was a film directed by the patriotic Manoj Kumar and it had Manoj Kumar himself playing the lead role. Besides, the f
What is a ‘Good Life’ or what would be a ‘Good Life’ in the context of the present day Nagaland? Undoubtedly, as I see it, the idea of a good life in present day Nagaland is obviously as
NATO planes monitor Ukraine's border. East and West fight for influence and trade angry warnings. Russian troops conduct massive war games as tensions rise.With its brinksmanship, bellicose rhetoric, threats an
The jigsaw puzzle in terms of permutation, tactical and strategic mergers and alliances of the national and regional political parties to a large extent is over. The picture for the 16th Lok Sabha elections, 20
In this Jan 28 photo, Daw Li, standing between the graves of two of her children, positions a dried floral arrangement at her eldest son Lasham Brang Seng’s grave in the Nampatka village cemetery, northea