Editorial

  • Land matters
    The issue of land is sensitive and emotional. More so, in the context of Nagaland, where different layers of ownership, as well as protection, exist given the historical circumstances that resulted in the state
  • Reservation or Affirmative Action
    Dr Asangba Tzüdir         Citing “deliberate suppression and deprived in all aspects for the last six decades”, the ENSF while rejecting the present form of the Nagaland S
  • Reimagining sports post COVID
    Imlisanen Jamir September 13 was the 22nd death anniversary of Dr Talimeren Ao—the sporting icon from Nagaland, and Independent India’s first flag bearer and captain of the Indian Football Team t
  • Propensity to ignore
    Imkong Walling In law, there is a term called ‘suo moto.’ This term, of Latin origin is defined as “on its own motion/accord,” or in other words— taking a conscientious initiati
  • Changing media scenarios 
    Witoubou Newmai For a long time, the efficiency in physical marketing or transport prowess also determined the positions of media houses to a great degree. But now, with the advent of the digital era, we beg
  • NLPT Act: Repeal or Review 
    Veroli Zhimo Under massive pressure from the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA), the then Congress government passed the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP)
  • Delay in trials
    Dr Asangba Tzudir Since the times of Shakespeare and even before, there have been issues regarding the “law’s delay” and thus it has become a common perception that cases generally take too
  • Game changer
    Imlisanen Jamir They were equalizers of sorts—things which democratized the gamer tag, one preciously held on to and guarded by only a certain section of people for a very long time.  The two m
  • ‘Fare’ Point:  Transport authority should intervene
    The lifting of restriction on the movement of passenger vehicles came as a relief for both the public as well as the auto drivers in Dimapur but with nothing said about fares till date, passengers have been at
  • Naga Political Issue: Bonus or Solution
    Witoubou Newmai The Naga political issue needs to be resolved by adopting how genuine issues are resolved, and not by glossing over its nuances from the burden of impatience and circumstances. It is to me
  • Let’s be careful out there
    Veroli Zhimo Back in the 90s, Star TV would show reruns of an American cop show called, ‘Hill Street Blues.’  At the beginning of each episode, the duty sergeant would read out a list of
  • 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
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