State Government must channel Hornbill zeal into daily governanceBy Moa Jamir As the countdown for the silver jubilee of Nagaland’s famed Hornbill Festival begins, the state machinery has swung into acti
By Dr. Asangba TzudirThe need for education to evolve is critical in the 21st century in tune with the rapid technological advancements, growing economic demands, and various other global challenges. This calls
By Imlisanen JamirIn 2021, semiconductors were the oil of the digital age. Essential, invisible, and taken for granted—until they weren’t. A global shortage turned these tiny wafers of silicon into the stor
By Akangjungla“The future of childhood hangs in the balance.” In many ways, the future is now. Today’s actions and decisions will determine the future children inherit. Unfortunately, today's children liv
Dr Asangba TzudirIn a book review of “Vannyaü: Telling Tales”, Y. Nuklu Phom writes, “When our generation loves to go forward without a root, I think we have many things to learn from our anc
Moa JamirThe policy to link the unconnected capitals of North-East India with rail, road, and air networks has been a cornerstone of the Government of India's development agenda over the past two decades. This
Imkong WallingEvery year, on November 16, the journalistic community across India commemorates an occasion called the National Press Day. It happens to be the date the Press Council of India (PCI) was establish
By Imlisanen JamirIt’s something that makes you pause, maybe frown a little if you’re being honest: the sheer number of Naga people who found cause for celebration in Donald Trump’s recent political victo
By AkangjunglaUnlike few years back, today, work requires substantially longer hours and demands constant upgradation of skills, ultimately making strong work ethics a fundamental. The value of work is generall
Dr Asangba Tzudir Under the new FYUGP (Four Year Undergraduate Programme) colleges in Nagaland now have two fresh batch of students (2023, 2024) and also students of some colleges that merged into the FYUG
Kerala High Court's recent judgement strikes balance on rights and responsibilities- Moa JamirThe recent verdict of a five-judge bench of the Kerala High Court on 7 November concerning the media’s right to fr
Dr AsangbaTzudirHealth care delivery remains a crucial component and also a cause of concern not only because of the emerging healthcare issues and challenges but also the need for the application of healthcare
By Imlisanen JamirNagaland’s recent plea to the XVI Finance Commission for “Capital Deficit Grants” on the surface seems to reflect the state’s uphill battle to fund essential infrastructure and service
By Akangjungla With the anticipated number of around 240 million children with disabilities worldwide, the need to push for inclusive education has been pushed to the forefront. Right done so, as it remain
Dr Asangba TzudirThe increasing number of unions in Nagaland only adds to the growing number of fund-drive activities or events, goodwill collections and donations. This has really become a very painful means f
By Moa Jamir When the 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) visited Nagaland in November 2018, the state presented a robust memorandum of demands, seeking substantial financial support to develop a range of inf
Imkong WallingPassenger transport fare has remained a contentious issue in Dimapur as far back as one can remember. The controversy has largely pivoted around autorickshaw fare and alleged quoting of higher tha
Imlisanen JamirThere’s a brutal irony in the commodification of human remains. That what was once violently extracted in the name of exploration is now being peddled under the sanitized guise of “collectibl
AkangjunglaKindness can be a valuable quality that speaks volumes about a person’s character and value. It is that one goodwill which never fails to hearten people. It can be challenging remembering to be alw
...And we have killed GodDr Asangba TzudirThe moral context of Naga society today which finds embroiled in a crisis aptly reflects Nietzsche’s most hilarious yet thought provoking statement which appeared in