When corruption has been institutionalized in the systems of governance, as in the case of Nagaland, the need for a vibrant people’s movement to confront the structures of corruption is imperative. &nbs
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Moa Jamir When Isak Chishi Swu died last year, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the departed NSCN (IM) President saying he will be “remembered for his hist
Witoubou Newmai It is an unsettling experience to peruse various press statements from Naga organisations in Nagaland based newspapers these days. Unsettling because, the intent of many press statements go
A Sentiyula The Angel in the House, a long, narrative poem by English poet, Coventry Patmore was published in mid 19 century. Modelled on his first wife, Emily, the titular “Angel”
Dr Asangba Tzüdir The BJP is being seen as a possible threat to the very foundation of Christianity if it comes to power in the next Nagaland General Assembly election. It has created a fear
Constructively critiquing and engaging with institutions that heavily influence a people’s thoughts and actions is always useful. In the Naga context, the Church assumes a foundational position which make
Witoubou Newmai 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’
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
