Dr Sophy Lasuh KesiezieI had just five days at Berlinale—a short window to explore one of the world’s biggest film festivals in Berlin, Germany. With so much to see, I needed a plan. As I browsed the festiv
Dr E Motsuthung PattonPrincipal Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NagalandThe National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), Department of Health & Family Welfare
Dr E Motsuthung PattonPrincipal Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NagalandThe National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), under the Department of Health & Fami
The sweetcorn test can help you figure out how fast your gut is. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock Nick Ilott, University of OxfordMany of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies – asking o
Vizokhole Ltu Senior Research Associate (NESRC)It is not our custom to block roadways and waterways from passing our land and the later settlers who are now demanding compensation had encroached upon the p
Dipak KurmiHumour has long been a vehicle for societal critique, a sharp and incisive tool wielded by those who dare to push boundaries, challenge norms, and reveal uncomfortable truths. From the satirical wit
Markson V LuikhamAs the golden sun-rays shine upon the Naga hills and valleys we call home, the same hills that have cradled our ancestors’ dreams, laughter, and tears for millennia, a shadowy claw stretches
Christopher Aye and Sangmonger PongenerDimapurAs Teachers-in-Charge in small village schools across Nagaland, we have always taken pride in our work—though, in many cases, we did not choose this role willingl
I am writing to bring to your attention the alarming condition of the road at Green Park, 5th Mile Junction on the National Highway. This junction is crucial as it connects to the cricket stadium, Singrijan, Ra
Ngaranmi Shimray New Delhi Spontaneous reaction or response seems to have deserted the Nagas. They have become a very cautious lot possibly a negative impact of bloody purges witnessed in the modern N
Z Libenthung MurryWokha Under the shade of an old Morung in a quiet village, Omotsu (78) and Otsu(75) sit on a weathered wooden bench, watching the world go by. Their conversation meanders t
Kevisato SanyuFounder, NagaEd A few days ago, I attended the Future of Work session at The White Owl Literature Festival 2025 in Chümoukedima, where the discussion highlighted a significant shift—from t
Besesayo Kezo, IPS Retd DGP Dimapur, the vibrant heart of Nagaland, pulsates with a unique energy. The state's only cosmopolitan city stands at the foothills, a confluence of cultures, ethnicities, an
Zingrin ShishakIn the US presidential election of 2024, many Naga Christians expressed joy and satisfaction when Donald Trump won. They felt that this was good for Christianity; that Trump was pro-Christian, pr
Suryaraju MattimallaI am the whisper of the ancient hills,The song of rivers, untamed and wild.I am the fire in the valley’s breath,The pulse of a people, strong and defiled.They carve my flesh with iron hand
Dr N Janbemo HumtsoeWokhaA few days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a childhood friend who is currently serving as a constable in the state police. After exchanging pleasantries, I inquired about his childre
North Eastern Social Research Centre (NESRC) on completion of 25th anniversaryVizokhole LtuSenior Research Fellow (NESRC)Northeast region offers a trove of diversity, rich cultural heritage, linguistic diversit
Moalong ImchenModern College, PiphemaAll the people belong to the same species yet they are not alike, everyone is uniquely characterized by their personality and experiences. However, they are first judged bas
Dr Anupam MishraVice Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal India’s textile heritage is not just an industry; it is an art form, a tradition, and an integral part of the nation's identity.
By Alice YhoshüThe expression “as quiet as a Sunday morning” could not have described the early hours of the 16th of February 2025 better. On this particular Sunday morning, when many people were off to at