In the backdrop of criticism of US invasion in Iraq, an international conference on peace held in New Delhi recently to commemorate the centenary launch of ‘Satyagraha’ by Mahatma Gandhi has rejected “uni
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The passing away of Dr Hokishe Sema, former Chief Minister of Nagaland and the first Naga Governor to be appointed by Delhi marks the end of an era in the annals of Nagaland’s political history. The imprint l
Suppression of the human body has often been characterized first by the colonization of the mind and spirit. The colonization of the mind is intended to cloud and internalize the human spirit with fear and sens
A joint memorandum submitted by various NGOs and public interest groups of Tuensang district and addressed to the Minister Health & Family Welfare, has come out with the startling disclosure that except for
In times of conflict and political strife, Truth is conveniently stepped-over and becomes the first casualty, causing despair. Nonetheless, it does not however mean that the Truth has just simply vanished into
The recommendation put forward by the DMK led Tamil Nadu government to the Centre asking the latter to re-write the Indian Constitution afresh comes against the backdrop of the Supreme Court verdict on the 9th
When incumbent Governor of Nagaland Shyamal Datta bids adieu to Kohima Raj Bhavan, his home for five years, there is no doubt that his absence will be sorely missed. Not only did Datta and his wife warm the hea
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
In a positive gesture towards peace and reconciliation, the NSCN (IM) in a proclamation declared by its Chairman Isak Chishi Swu announced that whosoever has committed crime against the people and the NSCN (IM)
To say humankind is going through critical times is an understatement. We just need to open our eyes to recognize that the manner in which we conduct human affairs is only hastening the human community towards
It is the world of ideas that transforms the world and they act as the bridge between historical forces and the uncertain future. A society, any society that is unable to nurture, nourish and develop ideas inva
The recent statement of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calling for an end to the “armed struggle” to clear the way for negotiations for a lasting settlement of the K
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) under the able leadership of the current team headed by Phushika Aomi has done a great service to the people of Nagaland by undertaking a thorough study of the school syste
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
The manner in which encroachment and vandalism has been reported at Referral Hospital Dimapur is shocking and deserves the highest condemnation. Such kind of despicable behavior on the part of some lowdown elem
A year ago, who would have ever thought or anticipated that the Maoist of Nepal would be part of an interim parliament and an active entity in formulating a new democratic constitution? Known for their efficien
How long will it be before Nagas realize that there are ways of settling differences of opinion other than just resorting to the use of force and violence? Evidently it seems like the hammer is perceived as the
With only a month to go for the Manipur State Assembly Elections, a significant number of developments have been recorded both in Imphal Valley and also across the four Hill districts of the State. One signific
The surging cycle of political violence is once again perpetuating itself and ripping apart the fiber of Naga society. It has caused the most basic sense of trust to be suspended and has brought to the forefron
The tension between doubt and certainty has come to dominate any negotiating process – in different sphere of life – and it would not be wrong to say that negotiations continuously swing between doubt and c
