Dr Amo Konyak BI grew up hearing stories of my ancestral belongings being burned down, but conducting my doctoral fieldwork made the weight of these stories much heavier. What disturbed me even more was the rea
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Zeluosielie KehieSovima Village, Chümoukedima Education, by its very nature, should be inclusive and accessible to all. Education is recognized as a fundamental right of every individual, as enshrined in
The Prime Minister spoke a few days ago, standing tall and confident at the start of the winter session, and he asked the opposition to set their negativity aside.It sounded wonderful. It sounded noble.I almost-
How often we long for a life without problems.And what a terrible life that would be in reality. I once read that when people go through depression, psychologists give them activities called problem solving. Th
In my soon to be released book Hi Society, which I hope will soon be in your hands, there is a moment that still echoes in my mind. A massive election rally is underway. Loudspeakers scream, banners wave, drums-
Somewhere in the nineties I bought what I believed was the most elegant machine on the Indian road. It was the Tata Estate and I must say that vehicle looked like a dream. It stood outside my house like royalty
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At a Sotheby’s auction in New York, a golden commode was sold for twelve point one million dollars. Yes, you read that right. Not a diamond. Not a painting. Not even a sculpture made by a genius who starved f
Dr Aküm LongchariTo confront misinformation the challenge for the media is build a bridge that narrows the gap between Feelings and Facts First Words Good afternoon! Respected Madame Chairperson, I b
Moa JamirWe are gathered today on National Press Day to reflect on the single most vital asset we possess. It is not our printing presses, nor our digital platforms, nor the number of clicks we achieve. It is c-
Chumdemo OvungDimapurI rather remain silent but the situation compelled me to burst out so that someone might find it helpful in coming days. There are so many problems, however; I would like to highlight a few
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Zofeen EbrahimInter Press ServiceIn Pakistan, journalism is a risky profession—and the danger only intensifies if you’re a woman, young, and a freelancer, says 30-year-old Saba Chaudhry, a journalist from a
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There is something amusing about how we view the one who sits a little higher than us.We look at the boss in a cool cabin, or the owner in a comfortable car, and feel that life has dealt them a sweeter hand. Ma
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In my very fertile imagination, I can see it as clearly as if I were sitting in the room myself; a grand hall somewhere in the capital. The opposition parties have gathered once again after yet another round of
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Had dinner with a retired government deputy secretary last night and as we spoke about his years in service, I decided to ask him a question that many powerful people quietly dread. I leaned forward and asked h
Terror has raised its ugly head. Terrorism is not brave. It is the act of cowards who hide behind explosives and false bravado because they cannot win an argument, cannot build a future, and cannot bear to live-
Mathew RongmeiDimapurThis year on 11 November, Remembrance Day in Kohima won’t just be a ceremony — it will be a moment to stop and feel the history that still lives quietly on our hill. Chief Minister Neip
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Tovi V. ChishiDimapurOver the years, Nagaland has often made headlines not always for the right reasons. The state continues to face challenges that demand serious reflection.According to the Survey Report on E
There are two kinds of people who can make or break your creative spirit. The first is the editor who thinks he is a writer because he knows grammar. The second is the piano player who believes he or she is a sWeb.jpg)
Morung Express FeatureThe Australian State of Victoria on October 30 passed legislation to establish the nation’s first treaty with First Nations people, described by the UN Human Rights Office as an “histo-
Every morning while in New York I had to walk past the mayor's lovely villa, to get to the riverfront in Manhattan to do my morning walk, and today, as I read about young Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York
