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  • Look where ignorance has got us into!
    In the end the truth will always reveal itself, it is an inevitable fact/reality and it has today indeed. The article that appeared in the Australian newspaper ‘The Age’ titled, “Nagaland, whe
  • The present crisis
    N.O.K. Naga   Nagaland heaves a great sigh of relief. This relief however, as we all know is only interim. The larger and transcending issue still remains unresolved.  The logical step to follow
  • Proposed Resolution to be adopted in the NLA
    The First Schedule of the Constitution of India, in entry No. 16 with reference to the State of Nagaland, refers to “The territories specified in Sub-Section (1) of Section 3 of the State of Nagaland Act,
  • The tag that hurts
    Vikali Shikhu Dimapur   Our attention has been drawn to an article published by the Australian newspaper The Age on February 1, 2017 captioned “Nagaland, where men are on strike until women go ba
  • Revive us again
    Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? ~Psalm 85:6 Vebu Khamo Seoul Christian University   It takes the Spirit of God to revive the souls of men.  This prayer is a d
  • Mission Walk 2017
    Revisiting a Shared History   Molungkimong Baptist Church   Under the theme, ‘Revisiting a Shared History,’ the Molungkimong Baptist Church organized a Mission Walk in the first gos
  • VIOLENCE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT: REVOLUTIONARIES OR MOBS
    Robert A. Silverstein   On February 22, 2017, in The Morung Express, the Nagaland Post, and the Eastern Mirror, an article by Nukhosa Chuzho appeared.  It was titled, “Fide Non Armis,”
  • Sin of slang words
    Vebu Khamo Seoul Christian University   Nagas are fortunate to have English as one of the basic form of communication. English, of course, is a rich language but the abrasive misuse of this language by
  • Social Security & Welfare, Parl. Affairs
    Z. Lohe For the first time in the history of the State of Nagaland and in its 54th year of existence, a Chief Minister was removed from office by the power of the general public. The former Chief Minister TR
  • Can the Naga Speak?
    Akhum Longkumer Kohima, Nagaland   Demonization of the Nagas is easy and will therefore, occur; circumstances being the way they are. Media sensationalization is just one factor amongst many. What occu
  • Are We?...Can We?...Shouldn’t We?...
    Longrangty Longchar   Now that a semblance of normalcy has arrived after weeks of turmoil and uncertainty, it is time to make some clear headed study of what could have precipitated those emotions and u
  • NAGAS AND THEIR DUTY TO GOD AND THEIR COUNTRY
    Kaka D Iralu   The patriotic words “For God and Country” for which many people have laid down their lives in the defense of their countries is known to one and all. But many Naga Christ
  • Three Words Of Hope From Three Sources
    FORGIVENESS, RECONCILIATION and HEALING are very significant and much needed words that came from the Chief Minister, DAN Chairman and Kohima Village Council’s (KVC) note of felicitation. Only time will t
  • The Westward Riding Legislators
    When leaders lack vision, values, ethics, courage, character or integrity, they will succumb and will not stand the test of time. Such leaders cannot be expected to lead themselves, let alone the flock! It does
  • Utilizing freedom of speech and expression
    Former American President Abraham Lincoln has clearly stated Democracy as the Government OF the People, BY the People and for THE People. Which means Democracy works on propel of People's WM. However, Revol
  • The fallout of the bandh
    Tali Longkumer (IAS rtd)   Having completed the first stage of Ho Ho of celebration on the new ministry, consisting of Old Wine in new bottles, we are now on to the next stage of Bo Bo of reactions emit
  • Naga Feminist Reflections
    The Measure of Gender Justice in Naga Society Dolly Kikon What is the meaning of gender? What is the meaning of Justice? Which comes first in Naga society and how do we understand it? Like many nationalis
  • Naga Women can contest elections anytime
    Charles Chasie   Apropos of Mr Sanjoy Hazarika’s article “Going Beyond the Gender Divide in Nagaland”, first published in the Wire and now in the Morung Express (February 21, 2017), qu
  • Is this the Benchmark set for the Nagas?
    Renponi Lotha   1. Like the game of the Musical chair, the long ongoing music finally stopped this time at the CM’s chair. Even  5 years remains less for some leaders to work, hope the short
  • Is justice meant only for the rich and the people with power?
    Allow GOD's word to speak to us: so that everyone will be given a chance to choose whether to "Obey" or to "Disobey" God's commandment. God has not forgotten His command for us to &q
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