Editorial

  • Politics and the Political
    Dr Asangba TzudirThe ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said that “Politics is a noble activity in which men decide the rules they will live by and the goals they will collectively pursue” and added that
  • Restoring integrity in public appointments
    By - Moa JamirThe recent open letter by the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) to the Governor of Nagaland, urging intervention in the alleged ongoing regularisation of contractual assistant professors in the
  • The Power of Ideas in the face of Artificial Intelligence
    By Dr Asangba TzudirIn an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very quickly dominating our everyday life, it continues to provoke the question - what does it mean to be a human being? or what is uniquely h
  • Productivity’s Hidden Cost
    By - Imlisanen JamirIn the relentless march toward productivity, we’ve become ensnared in a digital quagmire—emails, meetings, and the ceaseless hum of notifications. This perpetual busyness masquerades as
  • Getting into the Prism of creativity
    By - AkangjunglaCreativity can be a powerful tool. Nature in itself demonstrates a parallel work of creativity. The human ability to visualise, innovate and create is a supernatural gift reflecting the power of
  • Locating Development
    By - Dr Asangba TzudirFor a long time now, development has been considered a universal goal, an index of progress and prosperity for countries as well as individuals. As such, it is imperative to critically exa
  • Harnessing Nagaland’s consumption trends
    Moa JamirA recent nationwide survey by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) provides interesting insights into household consumption patterns in Nagaland. The Household Consumption Ex
  • Unsung job
    By - Imkong WallingCome winter, and the accompanying dryness in the air, there is a marked occurrence of housefires, especially in Dimapur. Call it human nature or manifestation of a pervasive public distrust o
  • Crowd Sourced Chaos
    Imlisanen JamirMark Zuckerberg’s latest move feels like walking into a carnival where the games are rigged, the prizes gaudy, and everyone’s pretending it’s all harmless fun. The decision to scrap Meta’
  • Shared Hope
    By - AkangjunglaIt is ritualistic to mark the end of the year with the question, ‘what is your hope for the new year?’ The response differs and reflects on the context, perception, knowledge and conditions
  • Fire and Safety measures
    By - Dr. Asangba TzudirIn the Ao Naga traditional customary context, there existed a certain form of fine, and which is still in practice, called ‘kirongmet’ meaning fine imposed for burning house. The rati
  • Aspiring for an Inclusive and Sustainable Nagaland
    By - Moa JamirA cross-section of the diverse populace of Nagaland envisioned a future rooted in inclusive growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in The Morung Express’ ‘Aspirations for N
  • Hope for the New Year
    By - Dr. Asangba TzudirAnother new year is here, and looking around, we seem to have awakened to the same old things with its ‘mundaneness’ albeit a numerical change. Such thoughts lingers without any hope
  • Beginnings are everywhere—If we let them be
    By Imlisanen JamirThe turn of the year often feels like a crowded marketplace, filled with hawkers peddling advice and promises of reinvention. Everywhere you look, someone has a better way to start over, a bri
  • For a Resilient 2025
    By - Moa JamirAs Nagaland transitions into 2025, the year 2024 will undoubtedly be remembered as a turning point, marked by historic milestones and persistent challenges. The long-awaited Urban Local Body (ULB)
  • Who’s to blame?
    By - Imkong WallingThe Government of Nagaland (GoN) has not much to boast about in the development parameters. Electricity, water and roads remain a big issue, while the state-run health and education services
  • FYUGP – The Road Ahead
    By - Dr. Asangba TzudirConsidering the year that is drawing to a close, the topic of this editorial piece may seem quite unusual, yet, this column has been highlighting about the FYUGP (Four Year Under Graduate
  • Action or empty rhetoric
    Will Nagaland’s DoA and PWD (NH) turn promises into progress?By Moa Jamir The bold promises made in a single day by top echelons  from two key departments concerning livelihood and connectivity in N
  • ‘Do not be afraid’
    By - AkangjunglaThough the doctrine of Jesus Christ and his birth prominently occupies the central theme of Christmas season, the spirit of the celebration cut across different faith and denominations. One of t
  • Telling Meaningful Stories
    Dr Asangba Tzudir The need to tell ‘meaningful stories’ that contributes to the progress of a society was the highlight of Dimapur Press Club Jubilee Celebration. With the evolution of times disseminat
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