Khrietuonyü NoudiIt is said that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating under a peepal tree for 49 days. He sat alone under this tree and meditated because he was intrigued and baffled but most
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Since gaining freedom in 1947, India has instituted numerous awards to honor and acknowledge its citizens who have shone and excelled in various fields. For instance, for people who have rendered valuable contr
In 1958, Elvis Presley was drafted into the US army and he served in that capacity for two years (1958-60). During his time in the army, he met a man named Joe Esposito and they became good friends. Elvis asked
Khrietuonyü NoudiOn the morning of 19th September 2024, I was deeply saddened, in fact almost moved to tears, by a news-report in the local daily. The news-report was about the demise of an Italian footballer
To begin with, let me state unequivocally that this article is not intended to mock or ridicule any faith as we all live in a country where everyone has the right and freedom to practice and profess any religio
It is universally known that alcohol damages the liver. From the most advanced societies in the western world down to the most backward slums in the third world countries, all are aware of the devastating effec
A tableland is an elevated portion or stretch of land which is substantially above and distinct from the surrounding plains. A tableland may be more akin to a plateau. The oxford dictionary defines a tableland
The book of Genesis tells us that God created man in His own image. This is something universally known but do we realize the profound magnitude of this statement? Many casual readers or listeners may just brus
Holding elections to the ULB remained a controversial issue for many years because of which it could not be held for 20 years. Many wondered whether the imbroglio would ever see the light of day. But finally th
In the previous episode of this article, I had shared about how I encountered Natwar Thakkar, the founder of the Gandhi Ashram at Chuchuyimlang and how I was touched, intrigued and inspired by his nonchal
It was during the years 2005-2006. I was in an Ao village called Chuchuyimlang which is situated around 28 KMs from Mokokchung town. The National Highway 61 passes through this village and connects Nagaland wit
Khrietuonyü NoudiIt is understandable that everyone wants to be successful. But is there any yardstick to measure success? In the context of the Naga mindset, a successful person would be one who has gotten on
Naga roads are full of vehicles. Concrete structures are coming up everywhere. Mega-Shopping complexes are raising its heads. Traffic jams have become the norm rather than the rarity. In a matter of a few decad
Ever since the Nagas submitted the Naga memorandum to the Simon Commission way back in 1929, the Nagas have been on a roller-coaster journey. Since that time, Nagas have been living in a milieu of hope, expecta
In the Old Testament we find one of the most horrendous acts of stupidity committed by a man named Esau. Esau was the elder son of Isaac and the grandson of Abraham, the father of the Jewish Faith. Being the el
Khrietuonyü NoudiEvery New Year brings with it a mixed bag of a variety of feelings and emotions. These feelings and emotions include nostalgia, gratitude, excitement, expectation, regret, retreat, hope as wel
Khrietuonyü NoudiOnce upon a time, there was a wealthy farmer who lived in a big village situated on the bank of a big river. Since the village was near the river, the soil was very fertile and the villagers a
In the olden times when trade and commerce was carried out mainly through the seas, sea merchants and traders had a field day. They would go to the seaports and load their ships with the items that are availabl
The charismatic US President John F. Kennedy (JFK) was shot dead on 22nd November 1963 while riding in an open car in Dallas by a lone gunman named Lee Harvey Oswald. It took Oswald only seven seconds to fire t
Many enmity, tensions and unresolved issues exist and persist in our society today because everybody thinks, says and wants to show that they are right and others are wrong. But can I tell you that ‘being rig
