By Imlisanen JamirIn August, a theoretical physics paper from Nagaland University landed on the cover of an international journal and was soon publicised in local and national media. Written by Dr. Biplab Pal,
Friday, 26th September, 2025
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By Moa JamirTwo reports released within a year, one by Nagaland’s own Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES) and the other by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, converge o
Dr Asangba TzudirWhen we look at the Strong AI hypothesis, which claims that a computer program, given the right software, could genuinely possess a mind, understanding, and consciousness, the way artificial in-
By Akangjungla The quest to reclaim ancestral remains from distant museums is often viewed through a purely political or historical lens. However for the Naga people, as the Morung Lecture XXII series on t
By Imkong WallingNagaland has, in all likelihood, another boundary-related row in its hands. The 6 decades old boundary quarrel, with Assam, has been the subject of several violent skirmishes over the interveni-
By Imlisanen JamirConstruction materials in Nagaland already carry GST. Five per cent on sand and stone chips. Twelve per cent on bricks. The codes are clear, the rates fixed. Yet on the road from quarry to bui
AkangjunglaThe changing landscape of Nagaland presents a critical juncture for its people. The relentless replacement of lush habitats with concrete infrastructure, while promising economic growth, demands an u
Dr Asangba TzudirWhat does it mean for a media especially the press to report responsibly? To report responsibly is a concern especially in an era dominated by instant information and rapid dissemination of new-
By Moa Jamir The latest breach of road along the Chathe River on the Tsiedukhru range (Pagla Pahar) on September 14, the third major erosion of the NH-29 corridor within a year, can no longer be dismissed
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Information flow through digital media outlets, social networks, news channels, newspapers has become so rapid and with its constant flow, what makes something 'newsworthy' is also evolving though it still rest
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By AkangjunglaThe relationship between truth-telling, healing and reconciliation is a sequential one, where each element is an indispensable forerunner to the next, forming the essential pathway for repairing t
By Imlisanen JamirNineteen people are dead. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned. Parliament in Kathmandu was set on fire, and the army patrols the streets under curfew. These are the results, in their mos
Dr AsangbaTzudirIn today’s fast evolving media landscape, the role of the press in Nagaland has never been more crucial. As the fourth estate, the media holds a very integral position in shaping public opinio-
By Moa JamirThe UDISE+ 2024–25 data for Nagaland captured a mixed reality impressive progress in school infrastructure and governance, but sobering gaps in enrolment, retention, and inclusivity.On the infrast
By Imkong Walling‘Sensationalism’ has come to be associated with journalism. As explained by the dictionary, it means a ploy used by news editors and journalists for capturing eyeballs, at the cost of accur-
The announcement that Nagaland University, in partnership with the state’s Directorate of School Education, will develop written grammars for the eighteen recognised Naga languages marks a historic moment. Fo
By AkangjunglaThe media in Nagaland, much like the state itself, stands at a complex crossroads. It operates in a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, where the digital revolution has democratised informatio
Dr AsangbaTzudirNagaland stands at a crossroads today. On one hand the state is blessed with rich cultural heritage, natural resources, and a young population, while on the other, it is grappling with one of th-
By Moa Jamir As the Seventh Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly convenes in Kohima on September 2, the State is once again reminded of the curious balancing act that legislatures often perfor
By Asangba TzudirNagaland continues to grapple with issues of governance, development, and inclusion and this has happened mainly because central and state schemes often fails to reach villages where it is need
