Wonchi V. PattonThe structure of any democratic nation is built on a foundation based on its actions and reactions to public activity and public tolerance. Information as a resource is fundamental in determinin
Limalenden LongkumerHello folks, it’s me again, the bucolic Naga rustic from Mokokchung.Well, assuming you’re still single, would you marry for “political reasons”? Would you dare to see our sisters pos
In a world that is fractured into so many warring factions, where the ‘other’ is looked upon with suspicion if not with open hostility, the message of reconciliation in Christ needs to be proclaimed by the
Kedi HaraluDimapur, being the economic hub of Nagaland, should be having a powerful Municipal, lacking nothing materially, for the amount of funds which Delhi can sanction, is far greater then our state budget.
With appreciation to the article “The Need to Standardize the Naga Cultural Dances” by one T. Penzii, which appeared at the Morung Express dated 12 May, 2007, page 7, I would like to add some points which w
I am just a layman. Today I want to speak the truth in this writing. I am not favouring or supporting to any underground faction or community. After reading the story of the fiery Sunday at Wungram colony on 22
The memory of the gruesome murder of Hriini Hubert and Mohini Martin, two innocent, young, lively, school children still keeps coming to my mind. Those images that were published in the papers are still fresh.
“The path of the just is like sunshine. But the way of the wicked is like darkness which makes man stumble.”Man likes to make tall talks and promises, but subsequently fails to do even a small thing; wants
After actively serving the nation for two years in Nagalim and a year in Bangladesh, it was my good fortune to have had the opportunities to be with the Collective Leadership from 1997 till 2001 mainly in Thail
NSCN issued death warrants to me and two other persons when I was a headmaster in a school in Niuland in 1994 (one ran away to his hometown in Asom and the other Bangladeshi businessman was killed). At least tw
Kedi HaraluAfter many years of toils and snares, Dimapur town finally got the recognition it was due, thus the upgradation from a town Committee to a Municipal Council. It was like a dream come true, thus the w
Yu-Wan BomiIn the remote antiquity, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus laid his worldview that the earth is changing (The earth is becoming) and Harvey Cox in the last century stated that humanity has come of age
Mhathung NgullieLandslides endanger humans as they can occur suddenly, causing loss of life and damage to properties. Landslides are ubiquitous and occur in all climates, on mostly hilly terrains, in lakes and
Longrangty LongcharWhat is conflict? How does it start and how can it be resolved? Everyone might have some answer to this question which might seem to be the best to them. However, even after thorough del
Lemyao ShimrayA small group of seven youngsters known as ‘Chinkies’, ‘Chinese’, ‘Nepalese’ in India to any of the two-legged-mammals who have eyes like a tiny dot on white paper or with one ei
Dzüvinuo TheünuoThe Department of Agriculture & Co-operation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India has recently launched a centrally sponsored scheme “National Bamboo Mission” (NBM) for addres
Kedi HaraluThe number of stolen cars has started to slowly filter back into the state, but the public are still willing to pay much lesser for stolen vehicles, but it is only later when they are caught and acti
O, Tangkhuls! People are speaking something against you. Come forward if you are bold enough. Say sorry and admit your mistakes. Then, people will excuse you. If you have something to defend, tell the nation th
One cannot deny the fact that education is the catalyt which brings social reformation in any society; it begins in the cradle and ends in the grave. Without education of any kind human society will never exist
Kedi HaraluWords are powerful and the tongue is a weapon to either bring peace or war, life or death, happiness or unhappiness, bliss or blues. Solomon’s wisdom is beyond my comprehension but as I ponder on t