Yanpvuo Kikon (Admin): Till date Nagaland remains the only State in India not to have a CBI branch! All the developmental funds that are siphoned off openly and the corrupt practices which we witness right unde
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The number of government servants has reached above 10% of the population. What does this mean? And how do the rest of the citizens/population operate from this point? I believe I cannot really present con
“Nagaland is a Christian state.” “….we are Nagas because we are Christians.” The Christian identity is woven into the Naga identity. Without much historical research or backing you can say that the Na
How less and little do we know about our neighbors? In our forefathers time there were no roads, only thick forest to compensate. Moreover we were enemies and even among ourselves- among the different ‘Naga
Al Ngullie: This event occurred a few days ago. My mother's superiors summoned her to the departmental headquarters to clear an unspecified "official work" concerning her salary.My mother had taken ill the othe
I thought I’d let my next piece have a follow-up with my previous writing about ‘Culture’. They may seem a little disconnected at first glance but if you would follow with me through this piece as well I
What is culture? What is identity? This is something I have asked myself, and others, many times relating to a foreign land, foreign culture and foreign accommodations. The distance from my culture made me pond
Religious Propaganda Regionalistic politics. Regional politics came into Indian political system by forming coalition governments in the centre by 1980’s, after Rajiv Gandhi’s prime ministership. Altho
How diverse is India? How diverse is Gujarat from Punjab or Bihar? Sometimes its hard to see these differences because we are either a part of it, or our own situation is overwhelming enough we do not need to e
Longrangty LongcharMorung Express FeatureThere are some who dare to venture out. There are some who want to tread where others have walked and left; there are some who learns from their predecessors and walk th
How often do we think about the capacity of the youth? And also how this can contribute productivity in society? Let us take a moment and look at India. Those of us who update ourselves on the population growth
Mental disorders or mental illness is something that we might not have grasped sufficiently in our society. It is even considered a taboo topic because of ignorance or because of denial too.Let me try to bring-
Akangjungla Women delegates from across the North East region emerged out from the Indigenous Women Forum of North East India (IWFNEI) workshop with a deeper and richer understanding of the centuries-old b
Modernity in a wide definition can refer to a post-traditional, post-medieval, post-feudal system towards modern western definitions like capitalism, industrialization, secularization, rationalization. Or even
How well do we know our surroundings? How well do we know our environment? The circumstances we live in? This is a question I refer back to, time and again; whether it is upon myself or to someone else. P
Raithu Newmai: All the shortcomings of the ensuing NBCC Platinum jubilee has been shared by the members of this group. I do not want to add another post on this jubilee. However, there are many commendable effo
Aziebu Shaiza: While we have so much big celebrations, where is the time that the church has reached out to the poor and needy or the widows. I am bitter, upset and I have reason enough. I am not bitter against
An example- Varna and Jaat system in Hinduism, otherwise called Caste system:The establishment of Caste system in Hinduism can be translated and interpreted from different angles. One is from a religious-mythic
Yanpvuo Kikon: Opposing Lokayukta Bill basing it on Article 371 A is highly contradictory, because Article 371A seeks to protect our Naga culture and heritage. Those who are banning the Anti-Corruption ombudsma
What do we think of our World today? What do we think of the future? What or how do we imagine ourselves, say, in 10 years time, in 20 years time, in 30 years time even? Do these issues arrest us with urgency o
