Editorial

  • Rape and Shame: The need to attack the crime 
    Dr Asangba Tzüdir The various instances of sexual offences perpetrated, especially on girl child, in our own den over the years, have over and above everything else, brought to fore the need to attack t
  • No room for complacency 
    Imlisanen Jamir It’s the kind of good news we could get used to. Nagaland’s COVID-19 positivity trend over the past two weeks has been quiet re-assuring, especially following the large number of
  • On basic amenities 
    The art of persuasion is a crucial skillset for a politician or in politics. Glib talk and lofty promises too are essential ingredients for sustaining or starting any political campaign. In contrast, statist
  • Address the issue, not circumstances
    Witoubou Newmai It goes without saying that the varied natures of the optics of sections of people are also key attributes to differences on the Naga political issue. This is because circumstances or the dif
  • Track dropout rates
    Literacy and education, among others, are seen as a catalyst to socio-economic mobility and crucial pointers of progress and overall development of a society. They play central roles in human development that i
  • Confusing Times to Say ‘I Do’
    Dr Asangba Tzüdir Times are confusing where the only thing certain about the future is its uncertainty. It surely has also put those who were and are planning to say ‘I DO’ this year in a se
  • Pipe dreams
    Imkong Walling The COVID-19 pandemic has hogged the limelight the year so far. The entire world has been so caught up with the new corona virus, while news agencies continue to dedicate copious reams of news
  • Supporting artists amidst the pandemic
    Imlisanen Jamir While many people around the world are struggling to make ends meet due to the current pandemic, musicians and creatives, especially independent and smaller artists, are having a tough time.
  • Naga Story founded on Truth
    Witoubou Newmai   The great Naga Story stands on the foundation of truth. Hence, people who continue to walk the Naga Story and also walk with the story were, are and will be the votaries of truth and ju
  • Non-COVID ignored
    Imkong Walling Stories about health workers barred from returning home abound (courtesy: extra-constitutional diktats). There are also stories of the ailing dying, unable to get timely admission in hospitals
  • The ‘Fourth’ frontline worker
      The current COVID-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers especially doctors, nurses and healthcare workers under immense and unprecedented pressure, putting their physical, mental and social well-be
  • Marginalised students being affected the most
    The anxiety for teachers, parents and students right now is palpable. In a public education scenario which has over the years consistently failed to live up to any acceptable standards, barring a few excepti
  • Messages from top 
    As Nagaland joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 74th Independence Day on August 15, the customary messages by the two top State Executives make for interesting reading. They concurred on one issue
  • Strategy is game changer
    Witoubou Newmai The binary of ‘This Side’ and ‘That Side’ has been the story of our society, as it is also with any other human story throughout the world. But lately, there is an eme
  • Political Opportunism
    Veroli Zhimo Collective political will is requisite at a time when the State is dealing with a global pandemic. However, in Nagaland, bipartisanship has been missing at a time when there is an acute need
  • COVID – An opportunity for postive changes
    Dr Asangba Tzüdir On Thursday last, the Central Government released Rs. 890.32 crore as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System preparedness package to 22 States and
  • Making young voices truly representative 
    Imlisanen Jamir August 12 is the United Nations’ annual International Youth Day which serves as a reminder on the importance of youth participation in civic society. Young people around the world ar
  • ‘Virtual’ on paper
    The outbreak of COVID-19 has upended lives across the world and governments as well as the populace across the globe, have had been struggling to cope with the unprecedented pandemic. One area of concern is
  • On No Option’ rationale
    Witoubou Newmai The ‘COVID-19 time’ raises so many questions even as we feel a measure of uncertainty. And, at the same time, we seem to have difficulty expressing it. It goes without saying t
  • Ramp up capacity, not lockdown 
    Veroli Zhimo Even as State Government extended statewide lockdown till August 31, many parts of the state remain under lockdowns of varying intensity, imposed by their respective district administrations.
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