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It has become a matter of critical importance for Naga society to fully understand the issues before it endorses them. Or else, it must be happy when the tag ‘hero-worship’
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Aheli Moitra Last week we saw a strange press conference. An Indian Army Major, Nitin Leetul Gogoi, walked to a table-chair set up in a garden with news channel mikes on it. He was in full
Dr Asangba Tzüdir The history of the formation of NSF dates back to October 29, 1947. Today, it has reached a stage where concerned questions have cropped up regarding its relevance notwiths
The need for individuals, groups and communities to take affirmative steps toward unity is imperative in the Naga context. Remarkably, even though the Naga reconciliation process has been quiet for a while, the
Moa Jamir The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) was once the apex body of the Naga people and considered the most radical student bodies in the South Asian region, working not just for the welfare of stud
Witoubou Newmai Naga society needs discourses that lay emphasis on the moral crisis that society is currently passing through. Among other things, the dearth of positive stories in the society and the
Aheli Moitra It is a common sight—people selling exotic wild animals on the highway between Kohima and Dimapur. Everyone drools at them, and those who can afford to, buy them. There is alw
Moa Jamir On the eve of statehood in 1961, Dimapur had a population of 15,767 persons which galloped by over 166% to 42,002, a decade later in 1971. By 2011, at the total of 3, 78,811 persons, it was
There are no easy roads to travel in Nagaland roads. In fact, upgrading the entire transportation system, beginning with the roads is an absolute necessity. The deteriorated and unpredictable road conditions wi
Dr Asangba Tzüdir Facta non Verba, a latin for “Deed not words” is the motto of the latest political party in Nagaland – Democratic Progressive Party, a party which was formed,
Witoubou Newmai The Nagas in the south seem to be impressed, in general, by the ‘exploits’ of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh at the moment. If the Nagas in the south get carried away
Aheli Moitra If you pile the east up with rotting infrastructure, does that still count as ‘Act East’ Policy? The Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) is
Dr Asangba Tzüdir It may be argued but one reason why Nagas in general and the teens in particular, get easily influenced by the robust waves of changes brought in by ‘modernity’
Strengthening and empowering the Nagaland print media has reached a critical stage! The free press is the cornerstone of democracy. Along with the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary, the Media is co
Moa Jamir Expectation is a sticky affair – it could be the root of disappointment or embodiment of triumph. Since the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India (GoI) signed the ‘framework agreement&r
Witoubou Newmai There was a heated debate among the members of a popular WhatsApp group over why ‘bad’ news dominates social and traditional media. Most of the members of the group accused
Aheli Moitra In a small function held recently, workers of the Nagaland State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) helped launch a forum called the Seemanta Chetana Mancha, Purvottar. The entourage was
Dr Asangba Tzüdir Which stream should I go for? This will be one of the main questions which must be going on in the minds of those who have cleared the Class X exams. It creates a dilemma becaus
In recent times, consciences are being stirred, ethics are being taught, and intense discussions are being generated around the urgent need for infrastructural development in Nagaland state. “The powers t
Moa Jamir Noumvüzolie Sachü, graduate of Kohima College, took the road less travelled and decided to become a carpenter. He asserts, “There is so much scope here starting from the smal
