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  • A MIDNIGHT FROM FREEDOM: A Perspective
    The legacy of factional feud is a labor for a curse and not a blessing. So long as killing is unleashed among the Naga brothers, in the line of different factions, the rest of the world will look passively and
  • How could a baseless claim be justified
    Of recent, the Zeliangs or Zeliangrong purportedly claimed the entire land in and around Dhansiripar sub-division and its adjoinings as far as their eyes could reach, which is a senseless imagination in a way t
  • IDENTITY CRISIS
    Sashi MolierNagas arent so much modern as theyre westoxicated. The uniqueness about Naga habits, tribes and attitudes is blurring. In this age of globalization with young Men and Women coming to town or from th
  • Crises over nh-155, some personal thoughts
    The handing over of NH-155 from Border Road Organization (BRO) to Nagaland Public Work Development (NPWD) in the past couple of weeks has hurt the sentiments of the people living in Meluri Sub-Division and Kiph
  • SC Jamir expounds on Naga political problem
    I would at the same time take this opportunity to reaffirm my conscious and consistent convictions regarding the Naga political problem.a.    From the very beginning, I have always maintaine
  • Politically motivated reservation policy
    It was of little surprise that the DAN government had to come up with such a short-sighted policy of 25% reservation of government jobs exclusively for the 6 (six) tribes belonging to the districts of Mon, Tuen
  • Comments on 33% Job Reservation Policy
    Theja  TheriehKohima33% job reservation for the 9 backward tribes in the State of Nagaland is aimed at helping those tribes that are educationally and economically very backward and are insignificantly rep
  • The life and times of Late D. Haralu
    Diechülie Haralu or better known as D. Haralu was one among the first pioneers who initiated numerous missions, both in Nagaland as well as other parts of the country. His contribution as a pioneer and generou
  • The evil of mass copying
    There was a time when invigilators were looked upon with awe and fearsome. A student copying or using unfair means was easily spotted, inasmuch as he would timidly look around or raise his head, and effectively
  • What makes a woman a man, and a man a woman? Hormones or Choice?
    Oh, he is such a sissy/ so feminine, not like other normal man. He should be wearing skirts not pants! She is such a tomboy. She must have been born with the wrong anatomy! He is attracted to men. She is attrac
  • Of Tuisem’s ‘Confession’ and ‘Ex-Communication’
    Shimreingam, UkhrulWhen I first read Tuisem: A Confession penned by the revered & learnt Dr. Tuisem A. Shishak from the website of Morung Express, it not only gave me a moment to look oneself but also a mom
  • Law and the Advocate
    Y. Merina ChishiMost of think that we know what law is, but are not aware of our legal rights. Law is not just a mere set of rules and regulations that govern us; it is our privilege that must be recognized and
  • Victims of Politics
    Medowe KapfoIt has been said but not often enough that all power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. To Marcus Olson, Powers make all politicians behave like robbers, of whom some are very bad and
  • Facts and grievances of the tribal people of NE
    Dr. Tsuktimeren AoIt seems the Nagaland University has already started a Tribal Research studies under the department of sociology. This is really an eye opener which would pave the way to many local scholar, a
  • Nagaland and Its cultural resources: A rich but unprotected heritage
    Every cultural resource constitutes potential information about past human activities which help expand our knowledge of the past and in turn reaffirm and strengthen our cultural identity. But presently, these
  • Absolutely Relative
    Sentilong OzukumIm often challenged by my friends and colleagues because of what I believe and more often because of how I try to make them believe what I believe. Im often faced with challenges like- It may be
  • Society and the Disadvantaged
    Dr. N. YanthanShould a society look upon a certain section of its people as 'no good' and thus put a mark of condemnation on their foreheads? Is that a right thing to do? Is it acceptable to a right thinking pe
  • Which Political party can salvage the Nagas?
    Close on the heels of another election some political parties are, once again, making lot of promises and assurances just for electoral gain, although none of them can really implement them. On political agenda
  • The Burden of unemployment
    The greatest problem existing in the state is the burden of educated unemployment. Unemployment has driven many youths into anti-social activities in many parts of the town in order to meet their desires or wan
  • Politics and the urbane youth: A perspective
    Al NgullieFor urbane (not urban) Naga youths, a tendency to be revolted by politics and politicians alike is a mutual standpoint. For this section of modern, careerist Naga advents – the professionals and nut
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