Editorial

  • Children at the heart of all
    AkangjunglaIn the ongoing conversation about the state of human relationship, the world politics, health, education, employment and all the other factors that come into play in a person’s life, the concern of
  • Understanding Personality
    Dr Asangba TzudirOne of the most intriguing so also the most complex term associated in the study and understanding of human beings is the term ‘personality’. The exhibition of multifaceted personalities co
  • Nagaland ULB Elections: Insights for Course Correction
    Moa JamirThe recent Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in Nagaland, held on June 26 after a hiatus of 20 years, were historic and significant in many ways. On June 29, the results were declared, filling 278 se
  • A historic election far from exemplary
    Imkong WallingHere is a plain trivia. Nagaland witnessed three elections in a space of less than two years— The 14th Nagaland Assembly elections in February 2023, the 18th Lok Sabha elections in April 2024 an
  • ULBs: Revenue Rethink
    Imlisanen JamirThe Urban Local Body elections in Nagaland are over, and now the real test begins. On June 26, voters chose their leaders, but those leaders now face a monumental task: running a city without the
  • Better voters
    AkangjunglaAs the first-ever urban local body election with 33 per cent reservation for women was conducted in Nagaland state, the scene in almost every ward was very much anticipated. Taking place after a gap
  • Sexualities
    Dr Asangba TzudirSomeone said, “If you live with a monkey for a week, you will fall in love with the monkey.” This also tells a lot about the endowed capacity in people to express feelings and emotions, and
  • Enhancing Nagaland's Rural Services
    Moa JamirThe "Survey on Local/Block Level Statistics 2023" offers a comprehensive view of the availability of basic amenities in Nagaland's villages but also presents insights into existing disparities. The sur
  • Empowering Women & Local Governance
    Vishü Rita KrochaIn August 2016, when the state government made a landmark decision to conduct elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 by granting 33% reservation for wome
  • “A Week is a Long time in Politics”
    Dr Asangba Tzudir With ULB election voting day barely a week away, the local election flavor smells ripe with 523 contestants in the fray. However, as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said, “A
  • Relearning collective storytelling of truth
    AkangjunglaStorytelling is considered one of the most effective ways of influencing the listeners. Stories have been used to pass on knowledge and wisdom to the younger generations for thousands of years. Narra
  • ‘Civic nonsense’
    Dr Asangba TzudirIt is difficult to talk about the beauty of places like Dimapur because mental images of places and localities strewn with garbage obstruct the mind from any talk of beauty. And human beings wh
  • Sporting extravaganzas amid political turmoil
    Moa JamirFor sports aficionados in general and football fans in particular, the summer of 2024 is set to be an exhilarating period with two major overlapping intercontinental spectacles. The 2024 UEFA European
  • Where NGOs reign
    Imkong Walling Nagaland, the past week, was swept up in a mix of excitement, reticence as well, surrounding the long-delayed elections to the Urban Local Bodies slated for June 26.The hectic public campaig
  • “Journey of Common Hope”
    Dr Asangba Tzudir In the tapestry of the Naga Political struggle is a beautiful pursuit - the pursuit of peace and reconciliation. It all began on 25th March 2008 with the coming together of 39 Naga organi
  • The strength of Human creativity
    AkangjunglaThe Governor’s Awards for various toppers, rank holders and achievers of HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2024 was held in Kohima on Wednesday. During the function the Governor of Nagaland had encourage
  • The Challenges of Urbanization
    Dr Asangba TzudirUrbanization as a phenomenon is happening at a very rapid pace and because of a multiplicity of reasons like better livelihood facilities, education, communication, business and commerce, etc.
  • Note on a ‘historic’ victory
    Moa JamirPerhaps the most significant surprise of the 18th Lok Sabha general elections, aside from the evident setback for the BJP, was the Indian National Congress (INC) clinching the Lok Sabha Nagaland Parlia
  • Harnessing the power of Social Media
    Vishü Rita KrochaThe emergence of social media has dramatically changed the way we communicate with each other. Especially over the last decade, it has taken the world by storm. It is estimated that in 2024, o
  • PDA’s LS Debacle?
    Dr Asangba TzudirAs reported, the JDU Nagaland has demanded certain actions for what can be termed as “PDA’s LS debacle.” Branding it as a debacle may be agreeable considering the circumstances under whic
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