Rosemary DzuvichuAs Nagaland’s outgoing Governor Shri Shyamal Datta bids farewell to the state on the first of February, one cannot help being sad at the departure of the best and most intellectual Governor w
Noel ManuelThe fortresses that most of us aspire to build during our lifetime are all about the architectural design and the open space that surrounds it. There are no clauses that compromise with the quality a
Nehemiah RongFor people to live a life of dignity, honour and respect, it needs an economic prosperity, proper health care, transportation and communication system, quality education system, fearless, fair, fre
Peter Chachei‘It was January 29, around 11 am, I think, when I reached the place. They (those who were undergoing substitution therapy) had already gathered for another day of counseling. The room was crowded
Aküm LongchariThe UNAIDS December 2006 report says the number of people living with HIV in 2006 was 39.5 million, of which 2.3 million are children under the age of 15 years. The report further estimates 4.3 m
Oken Jeet SandhamThe Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta who is completing his term as Governor in next few days is one who has really contributed his part for the growth of the State. He was closely involved in th
Women and girls are violated but the fear of stigma of being a victim of this heinous crime silences the scream of the victim. While on the one hand, ignorance of the law that is behind them to give them justic
Violence and conflict are parts of the living human condition. But the levels of violence and conflict differ in kinds and in degrees from society to society. It is physical violence which draws our immediate a
Noel ManuelWe all love to bask in the glory of our success. And very often we tend to relax on this success longer than we normally should. So much so that we forget to move on in life and this is where our suc
Covering up Indian Forces’ bloody trails especially Dr. Haralu, the first doctor amongst the Nagas. Did he deserve such a death; Nagas tend to forget the past so quickly, but how many families are still hurti
Jubilate KazingmeiThe word “Ideology’ was first used during the French Revolution to designate the science of ideas. Karl Marx and Lenin used this word in a very specific context and is now used in sociolog
A. KaisiiThe advancement of science and technology is enormous and its impact is being felt almost on daily basis close to your door. Neither a slave nor wealthy person or black and white can freed from this wa
Aküm LongchariThe situation in the Naga society has spiraled rapidly, destructively and aggressively into a deeper crisis since the turn of the New Year. It has moved with such great pace in such a brief time,
Rev. L. Suohie MhasiWe have first of all to fight against the unseen forces which impede the success of the efforts of the people for peace and unity such as degeneration, the power of darkness and jealousy.Deg
Luc HuyseReconciliation means different things to different people. Its significance varies from culture to culture, and changes with the passage of time. To get a grip on the concept, the Handbook poses four b
Dear Beloved Mothers of Nagaland, Peace be upon you!In your “Mother’s Care”, The Christian Reformation Ministry of Nagaland and The Youth Life Moulding Centre, based in Dimapur, would like to sincerely ex
There can be no permanent solution or peace between the two when Mr. “truth” and Mr. “yes” are not found among the leadersAs being committed my life to the service of God and humanity, in a developing w
On retirement the pensioners lose everything they were used to while in service, like – personal peon, vehicle, telephone, bungalow, etc. besides their own monthly pay. In that manner they come to an end of o
U A ShimrayRecently, I read an article “Political innovation and inter-ethnic alliance: Kayapo resistance to the developmentalist state,” by Turner and Vanessa [Anthropology Today, Vol 22 No. 5, October 200
There are lots of speculations regarding the talks between the NSCN(IM) and GOI. But very few have understood the forces that can bring about a solution. Therefore, to remove all doubts and anxieties and also b