Dipak KurmiThe Naga peace process, an endeavor stretching across decades, has reached a precarious juncture as the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN(I-M)] has sought “third-party inter
Shihana MohamedInter Press ServiceA woman’s right to live free from violence is upheld by international agreements like the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and
Jeanine Leane, The University of Melbourne and Elizabeth Smyth, James Cook UniversityFirst Nations authored literature continues to excite and educate Australian readers. Non-Indigenous writers are grappling wi
Boka K RochillEarlier this year, while reading an article on waste management, I came across a striking phrase: “To be human is to waste.’’ It resonates deeply with our reality today, where the term ‘wa
Dr John Mohan RazuA proposed bill is to revert the earlier agreements that protected the rights of the Māori people to retaining land under 1840, should apply to all New Zealanders. Prior to becoming law, the
Kambui Dangmei, Former General Secretary DNSU DimapurThe bustling commercial hub of Nagaland, continues to face mounting traffic challenges that disrupt daily life and hinder progress. At the outset, I ext
Ngaranmi ShimrayNew Delhi There are several narratives about why and how Meitei and Kuki-Zomi-Hmar clashes started in Manipur. Some of the narratives are harmful to the idea for Manipur to survive as a sin
Markson V Luikham New Delhi, India Introduction: The century-long struggle of the Naga people for self-determination remains one of Southeast Asia’s most enduring conflicts. Historically, the Nagas
Dr Nsungbemo EzungWokha Town Kamala Harris has found a place in the history book as the first woman to serve as the Vice-President of the United States of America (US) and also the second woman to become a
Dr Aniruddha BabarDept of Political Science, Tetso College"Nagaland will always need a Socrates-a soldier of truth, a visionary-who dares to ask bold questions, teach with wisdom, act with courage, pursue justi
In 1958, Elvis Presley was drafted into the US army and he served in that capacity for two years (1958-60). During his time in the army, he met a man named Joe Esposito and they became good friends. Elvis asked
Prof Rosemary DzuvichuCo Convenor, Global Naga ForumAt this critical period of our Naga history, when we are besieged with disunity, tribalism, differences amongst ourselves most of which has been created by na
Shaikh Imran Shaikh UsmanGovernment policies have been traditionally structured to offer reservations for various marginalized communities, thereby promoting social and economic equity. While Maharashtra has in
Monalisa ChangkijaSuccess, linked to visible wealth, status and power, has always been highly prized in human society. In fact, this success is tied up to the identity of an individual in society, which probabl
Sentilong OzukumIn an era of high-octane dramas and flashy web series, 'Family Diaries' arrives like a refreshing cup of morning tea – simple, comforting, and distinctly local. Available on the recently launc
Lhütü KeyhoKhelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu, ZunhebotoI will begin my take on this book in the middle, the part where most of what I love about it is found—the Ka Dorbar U Laiphew Jingthaw, the council of diver
VictorSenior NNC MemberSince our people democratically constituted the Naga National Council (NNC) on 2nd February, 1946 at Wokha Village to safeguard the sovereign birthright of all Nagas as a Nation, the mand
K Temjen JamirEditor, Tir Yimyim 16th November is Independence Day for us, Media friends, as we come together to celebrate this National Press Day, 58 years ago, it was the day when Press Council of India
Peheu ngyibe HerieSocial activist from Peren townAs I walked through the doors of the local child care institute, I was met with a mixture of smiles and tears. The children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers,
Dharma Dhaj SonowalDimapurAs the vibrant hues of the winter season begin to unfold, Nagaland gears up to celebrate a landmark moment in its cultural calendar—the 25th anniversary of the Hornbill Festival. Kno