Containment is usually characterized first by the colonization of the human mind and spirit. This is intended to cloud and internalize the human spirit with fear and sense of worthlessness. And it conditions be
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British film Slumdog Millionaire, which scripts the rags to riches rise of a boy who grows up in the slums of Mumbai, is a valuable lesson of hard work that one can learn immensely from. The movie has earned th
The nature of armed-conflicts in the present modern world has dramatically changed the political relations towards a ‘new world disorder’ with increasing emergence of the ‘complex humanitarian emergency.
Prodigal’s Home, a Dimapur based organization has revealed that at least 315 children in Nagaland have gone missing since January 2007 till date. Out of the 315 listed, 230 are below the age of 18; whil
The Government of India has recently signed the Asian Development Bank loan agreements relating to the North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Program (NERCCDIP). Under the agreement, ADB wil
The realization of JustPeace cannot be achieved unless the dilemma of the State is adequately addressed within any political process of negotiation. This is fundamental since the State is a creation of a realit
Ten years ago in 1999, 78.5 percent of the East Timorese voted in favor for independence, and splitting away from Indonesia. Only 21.5 percent supported autonomy within Indonesia, which had invaded the former P
Kim Dae Jung, the former South Korean President, whose “Sunshine Policy” of engagement with North Korea briefly promised an end to the confrontation between the divided states, died last week at the age of
Human beings are eternally dependent on water for survival. It’s a natural law of life and with time water has become the core natural resource that will decisively define the destiny and quality of human lif
In times of conflict and political strife, Truth is conveniently stepped-over and becomes the first casualty, causing despair. It does not however mean that the Truth has just simply vanished into thin air. It
Bureaucracy wherever they are performing large scale administrative tasks should have the wherewithal to look inwards and make necessary corrections so as to remain not only relevant but also to enjoy the confi
At the heart of indigenous people’s existence is its critical consciousness and indigenous leadership. These must serve as an alternative to the dominant culture and one that refuses to accept the interpretat
Eighteen months after the Naga Reconciliation process formally started, it must be acknowledged that factional violence and killings among the different Naga political groups have de-escalated. However, in spit
A U.S. panel on religious freedoms has placed India on its watch list of countries where such freedoms are at risk, noting that there has been a “disturbing increase” in violence against minorities in the S
To be truly secure, Nagas need to critically look at the way we are constructing the future and dealing with the past. This has become the decisive factor at this point of history. More than others, it’s abou
Are Nagas as a people facing an acute crisis of confidence? It is a question that requires an honest and sincere reflection. The growing suspicion and disrespect for each other, the profound hurt Nagas have met
The 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm formally began early this week with the theme: Responding to Global Changes—Accessing Water for the Common Good. In terms of response what was important is the fact that
History has shown that victors of war have always written history of the people they conquered. This trend tremendously affected the history and identity of many peoples. It can be said without exaggeration tha
Proponents of liberal democracy have since the end of the Cold War aggressively purported the dichotomy of Independence into two aspects: Economic Independence and Political Independence. In falsely suggesting
While the renewed focus on resolving the border dispute between India and China is very much welcomed, it is becoming quite obvious that there is an uneasy feeling and almost open distrust of each other when it
