Infocus

  • Why Us? Roared the Lion..!
    I visited the Lincoln Zoo in the US today. As I was walking past the cages, I heard a voice, Indian, are you?I stopped.The lion was looking straight at me through the thick glass of his enclosure.Yes, I replied
  • Refusing to Remove Your Cataract..!
    Have we all gone blind?Or is it only our young people whose eyes are still open?As students pour onto the streets in protest, we should begin asking what they are seeing that we have chosen to ignore.Since 2014
  • RETHINKING PARENTING: What Children Lose When Adults Do Too Much
    The world has always been a dangerous place in which wicked and evil people prey on women, children and other vulnerable peopleMonalisa ChangkijaThere are a whole lot of things that cannot be taught and/or done
  • Handling our Youth in Jantar Mantar..!
    Every parent knows there comes a moment when raising your voice no longer works.The child grows taller, develops opinions, discovers Google, and suddenly your famous line, "Because I said so," loses all its mag
  • Forcibly Removed from Fasting..!
    When news emerged that Sonam Wangchuk, had allegedly  been taken forcibly to hospital after his prolonged hunger strike, I found myself reflecting on a strange contradiction in our country,You may go hungr
  • Tilting the Balance..!
    "Grandpa, race you to the gate!"My grandson had already disappeared down the garden path before I had even decided whether my knees were willing to negotiate with the rest of my body. I took exactly three enthu
  • When You are Just a Topic of Discussion...!
    The police inspector adjusts his cap and looks at the trembling prisoner."So you say you're innocent?""Yes, sir."The inspector sighs."What unfortunate timing.""Why, sir?""Because the crowd has already gathered
  • Parables, Parallels and Preaching..!
    A friend once cornered me after a meeting with great determination in his eyes."Bobby," he said, "I have a very important message for you."I looked at my watch.He spoke for twenty minutes.By the end of it I had
  • Mere Spectators in Football...!
    Yippee! screamed my neighbour.I rushed to his house in the middle of the night, thinking the municipality had finally filled the pothole outside while the city sleptYippee, he cried again, staring at the televi
  • The Umbrella Economy...!
    The interview began brilliantly. So tell us about yourself, asked the HR manager.I have a Master's degree, an MBA, and five years of corporate experience.Excellent. Any special skills?Yes, sir.What are they?Whi
  • The hidden tax on the people of Nagaland
    Mughalu CTC, Aolijen, MokokchungThere is nothing wrong with workers organizing themselves to protect their interests. Genuine unions have played an important role in safeguarding livelihoods and promoting
  • Disbelieving the Loot..!
    "I don't believe it!"The gentleman folded his newspaper, which showed that his Ram Mandir trust had been systematically looted, smiled confidently and waved his hand dismissively."Impossible," he said. "People
  • Getting salary and wage without attending office or work: A drain on Nagaland's public resources
    Zeluosielie KehieSovima villagePublic office is a public trust. This principle lies at the heart of good governance. Every servant is entrusted with the responsibility of serving the people honestly, diligently
  • The Pillar of Naga Sustenance
    Thsachopa TSFor generations, agriculture has been more than an occupation for the Naga people. It has been the very heartbeat of our existence. Every Naga tribe, in one form or another, has been rooted in the s
  • Are Churches exempt from Income Tax in India?
    Er Atoba LongkumerCofounder - Tabernacle TechnologiesThe simple answer is yes. But not by default.Many churches assume that once the church has a PAN card and a bank account, the church is automatically outside
  • Naga Identity in the Age of Majoritarian Myths and Stories
    Nagaland BJP celebrated the birth anniversary of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee—in a democratic society, anybodys birth anniversary can be celebrated. However, he had absolutely no connection with Nagaland or Nag
  • Flying the White Flag..!
    There was a time when the very thought of my children settling abroad filled me with dread."What if somebody troubles them?" I would wonder."What if they fall sick? What if something goes wrong? What if they ne
  • Who Owns the Footpath..?
    I have finally discovered why Americans don't walk.They have no vendors on their footpaths.I went for a morning walk in a little American town and was quite disappointed. There wasn't a single man selling roast
  • Even the Potholes Are Laughing..!
    The minister leaned back in his oversized chair, lifted his cup of tea and smiled.A terrified official burst into the room.Sir, another bridge has developed dangerous cracks.The minister took a leisurely sip.So
  • Beyond Information: The value of asking why
    Saanvi SinghFirst-year B.Tech student, Plaksha UniversityThe apple fell like it always had. What changed the course of the world that someone finally took a moment to ask why?For millions of students pursuing t
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