Witoubou Newmai
To what extent will the deeply polarized situation in Manipur reflect upon the upcoming assembly polls?
A conventional take would suggest that the developments witnessed in t
Friday, 27th February, 2026
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Aheli Moitra The Khaimniungan Naga people are hurt, and rightly so. The Government of India and the Government of Myanmar are once again busy mowing down the humanity of the people in the name o
Dr. Asangba Tsüdir ‘Speak truth to power’ is a phrase coined by the Quakers during the mid 1950s with a call for the United States to stand firm against fascism and other forms of totalitari
The politics of 2016 clearly show that 2017 needs to be the year of nonviolent resistance. The people need to be unified in order to build the critical solidarity that will be required. What does embr
“There is so much noise, but no one is raising our voice.” This simple but incisive remark made by a Naga theological student refers to the state of the current public discourse confronting Nagas. I
Aheli Moitra Unprecedented onslaught on the poor. Foolhardy and reckless economic experiment. Wrought havoc on lives and livelihoods. Reflects a mindset that has only contempt for the poor. A bu
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir The year draws to a close and we wait the approaching New Year with heightened anticipation. More so because of the way the year has been. We have seen the heights of everythin
Aheli Moitra This week, as one carnival in Dimapur flowed into the other, a young woman was seen yelling at an old woman for the latter to empty a spot both had landed up mistakenly booking to s
Asangba Tzüdir “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas,’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding!” - Ebenezer Scrooge The season of joy and celebration is
The use of State violence against anti-corruption movements is well established in many parts of the world including the Indian sub-continent. The same was true when Nagaland State used unwarranted force agains
Moa Jamir Recent events, particularly the inglorious ‘baptism’ of unpaid teachers in Kohima in November and use of tear gas and water cannon against peaceful anti-corruption rally, i
Witoubou Newmai India’s campaign to project itself as a liberal country continues to take a battering but the Union Government remains unperturbed. If we are to base on the popular con
Aheli Moitra L sat in her cousin’s compound stitching pieces of woolen material into large oval beads. They will come together to become part of a larger decor. Her cousin, T, is putting u
Dr Asangba Tzüdir The mind, in consideration of the intellect, allows humans beings to observe the world and the things happening around us. Besides creating awareness it enables a deeper re
As we approach the end of another year, reflecting on it and questioning whether 2016 has been a year of failed government assurances is needed. The degree to which Nagaland State and its gover
Moa Jamir Naga ‘menfolk’s’ passion for politics and power is indefatigable. The hitherto perceived supremacy over ‘womenfolk’ and hierarchal societal order and poli
Witoubou Newmai The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has announced that it will contest in 15 assembly constituencies in the forthcoming Manipur assembly election due in a couple of months’ time.
Abokali Jimomi Hornbill Festival heralds the onset of festive season in Nagaland attracting thousands of visitors. Locals too are flocking to Dimapur and Kohima for their wedding and Christmas shoppin
Moa Jamir Irony was lost to everyone, most of all to State Chief Minister, when Nagaland launched the year-long road safety awareness campaign under the theme ‘Time for Action’ in Kohima o
Festival Tourism is fundamentally different from traditional tourism in that it relies on the cultures, traditions, customs, food, and geographical location within a specific context. These characteristics are
