Exactly two years ago, I found myself descending into the bowels of the earth—into the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia, Türkiye. A vast subterranean labyrinth, carved out of volcanic rock, where
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It begins, quite innocently.You've had a delightful evening at your friend’s place. Good food, warm conversation, possibly a brief skirmish about which cricket team is truly “in transition,” and now it’
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There was wailing next door. Not muffled sobs but full-throated, guttural wailing. My wife looked up from her tea, her eyebrows knitted in worry. “Something’s happened,” she said.I nodded. “Death in the
James PhanungkiuChild rights are the fundamental entitlements, protections and freedoms inherent to every child, irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender or status. These rights are universal, i
I often wonder what went through Moses' mind as he stood with the Red Sea in front and the sound of furious chariot wheels behind. Maybe he scratched his beard thoughtfully—because let's face it, if ever ther
Every morning, as the sun peeps over our confused democracy, a silent war begins. Not at our borders, not in Parliament, but in the palm of your hand — yes, that unassuming rectangle known as your smartphone.-
So, this morning while sipping my sugarless coffee (doctor’s orders; doctor being my wife), I kept reading all the horror that has just happened leaving twenty- six dead. And of course, the usual statements f
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Rev Dr Mar Pongener General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church CouncilThe Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), grounded in the teachings of Christ and guided by the truth of Scripture, raises its voice
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GT Thong Lower Agri Colony, Kohima The NLTP Act of 1989 is the most controversial issue in Nagaland, perhaps second only to sovereignty matters. But my intention of this small piece is not to contest
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Prof Dr Eyingbeni Hümtsoe-NienuNagaland, professing to be a Christian majority state, is rightly to be guided by Christian principles of God’s justice, particularly in governance. This is not to undermine ot
I almost choked on my morning porridge today. No, not because of cholesterol warnings, but something far more indigestible—Inspector Tukaram Kurundkar. The man, suspended for allegedly murdering a woman he wa-
It’s becoming an almost daily occurrence now—the news of another young person, full of potential, choosing to end their life.Not long ago, I sat across from a friend of mine, a respected psychiatrist, and a
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They say there’s something different in the air every Good Friday.The sun dims a little more than usual, the birds go quieter than normal, and even the wind, that old gossip, hushes itself—perhaps rememberi
While inflation has pinched the wallets of many, it’s ironically fueling the growth of luxury fashion. As most consumers scale back on spending due to rising costs, iconic brands like Chanel, Rolex, and Herm
In Indian culture, touching the feet of elders or respected figures is a gesture of reverence.But there’s something far deeper than tradition in that act—it is the outward sign of an inward humility. A post-
Many years ago, a friend of mine—a film buff to the core—told me something curious over a shared samosa and a matinee show.“I don’t watch the stars,” he said, eyes fixed on the screen. “I watch the
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It’s a strange thing, isn’t it? You speak the truth, and they say you’ve lost your marbles. No, not gently suggest you might need a vacation, but outright declare: “You are mad!”I’ve seen it happen.
TamalongMaster of Theology in Communication, Clark Theological CollegeIntroduction: In Genesis, we encounter the greatest truth: God as the Creator of our lives and the Universe. He created the universe not wit-
Dr N Mhonchan ShitiriThe Woods, DoyangThe Doyang Hydro Power Station, an undertaking of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation now under National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd was commissioned on July 2000 wi
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Florence Hokheli JamirThe recent rape and murder of a 35-year-old woman in Pimla has sent shockwaves through our community, igniting fear, outrage, and deep sorrow. As a woman, I find it increasingly difficult
