Seth BorensteinAssociated Press Science WriterLosing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big r
Kamdi Hemant Bhaskar and SidaramappaSometimes, life quietly places you in situations where your first reaction is, Are you sure you've called the right person? This was one such occasion.I had the opportunity t
Dr John Mohan RazuProfessor of Social EthicsThe title itself is in a question format that I will try to answer and respond endowed with rationality and objectivity. The answer is: it is undoubtedly proven that
World Polio Day (October 24)Rtn RS Panesar, Club Foundation Chair Rotary Club of DimapurWorld Polio Day is observed on 24th October every year to raise awareness, advocate for vaccination and reaffirm our
Mithilesh Kumar SinhaRetired Professor, Nagaland University, LumamiToday, the phenomenon of healthcare cost escalation has transformed private medical services from a legitimate profession into an exploitative
Khrieletuonuo MerekesiyieIn our society today, an alarming percentage of bright, capable young people find themselves trapped in an endless loop of waiting. We pour our heart and soul into preparing for examina
Prof Zuchamo YanthanIGNOU, New DelhiWhat is Nagalands greatest resource? Is it our land, forests, natural resources, or infrastructure? While these are important assets, I believe our greatest resource lies wit
A Pinch of Prevention: Fight Iodine Deficiency Today!Every year on 21st October, the world observes Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Day to remind us of the vital role iodine plays in our health and dev
Vaprumu DemoUpper Agri, KohimaIt is easy to conceal ones misdeeds within a confused crowd and shift the blame to others, for absolution, personal gratification, or gain. While letting go of past bitterness is u
A rejoinder to K Purohs article, Demanding an Early Solution Without Unity: Are We Putting the Cart Before the Horse?Atoke NagaThe Naga political issue deserves serious, informed and constructive public discuss
Asieno Kieleinyu, Department of Political Science, Modern College, PiphemaNagaland is a dry state. At least that is what the law says. The bottles, however, seem to have their own interpretation of the sit
Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have mastered the victory lap. Examinations, hidden money and missing names are still waiting for the explanation that winning was supposed to make unnecessaryBesesayo Kezo, IPS (Ret
Rajnath SinghIt is said that often truth is the first casualty of war. This is increasingly becoming true of political contests as well, where post-truth politics is emerging as an important dimension of public
Thejavizo VenuhKohimaThe Naga political issue remains one of the longest- running political challenges in India. Despite decades of negotiations, agreements and peace initiatives, a final political settlement r
Peter L YimchungerDepartment of Sociology, St Xavier College, JalukieWhat does political truly mean for the Nagas? Is it merely about electing leaders to represent different groups, or does it encompass a great
Limhachan Kikon Rülezo Kohima Calls for unity sound reasonable enough. But when unity becomes a condition for demanding an early solution, are we building consensus or telling people to stop asking d
Vezo LuruoKohimaChurch and alcohol cannot coexist in a single room, we all know that. But can deaths caused by consuming spurious liquor coexist with the Church and the NLTP Act? At least 23 people have r
Y AwomiDimapurDemocracy is founded on the principle that political power ultimately belongs to the people. Citizens exercise this power through representatives chosen in free and fair elections.Foundations of D
Limhachan Kikon Kohima The appointment of Ajit Lal as the new interlocutor for the Naga political negotiations offers a reason for cautious optimism. But after decades of negotiations, agreements and
Integration is blocked; independence is remote. Realistic futures for the Nagas of India and Myanmar lie in constitutional autonomy, local self-governance and cultural continuityBesesayo Kezo, IPS, Retd. DGP&nb