Aheli Moitra
A friend in Srinagar describes the situation in his land as The New Normal. While the Kashmir Valley has been no stranger to long bouts of curfews, 76 days of curfew is a new one even her
Friday, 27th February, 2026
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Dr. Asangba Tzüdir Quality Education is one that nurtures life and facilitates ‘life skills’ Agonizing condition of roads; ‘ghost houses’ called Govt. Offices; de
Even as the Naga skyline seems to get more fractured and clouded, attaining critical public solidarity and unity in purpose is imperative in order to emerge stronger, and to transcend the present conditions of
Moa Jamir The mantra Nagaland State should immediately undertake to tackle the dual crisis of unemployment and quality education Cometh the hour, cometh the man goes a popular saying. In cas
Witoubou Newmai The ever increasing relevance of the idiom, "One man's loss is another man's gain" in Manipur has today reached a defiant situation, more than what is necessary. When
Imkong Walling Keeping dwellings clean is a normal human tendency, while a tidy house is said to be a sign of a hygienic mind. If one may say so, the society is the house and the mind its residents. &
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir “The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” These words by Mahatma Gandhi hold much relevance in the context of our society today. Fear seems to b
Poverty threatens the dignified well being of the people, and all too often it is accompanied by poverty of the mind that has a demoralizing effect on humanity. Let’s reflect on what the good life is. Som
Moa Jamir Ponder over some recent news item and state of affairs unfolding before us. The chief minister receives yet another international award – for environmental development. Next day, a dil
Witoubou Newmai The posture of the media’s “noble intent” in Nagaland is still unable to attract public appreciation. There are more reasons to this than the nuanced understanding of
Aheli Moitra Of late, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (SS Khaplang) has stepped up its violent activities. It has launched a series of attacks on the Indian army/paramilitary in Manipur a
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir Clean election has been a much mulled over topic for some time now and it has generated mixed feelings, divided between optimism and pessimism. Like a huge pressure relieved of
Today’s Nagas seem to be tentative about the current complexity of many issues including a failing state, systemic corruption, illegal immigration, a weak economy, a divided political discourse and emergi
Moa Jamir Once again as Teachers’ Day approaches, the usual platitudes are pouring in for the educators. // In his message, Nagaland Governor PB Acharya said the teachers are the b
Witoubou Newmai In an honest retrospection on journalism in Nagaland, it is not only illuminating and entertaining but also useful to find out where we stood in the 1990s. The situation created by the
Dr. Asangba Tzüdir Witnessing the present times, one can see the growing level of intolerance in our society. It finds reflected in the way we ‘react’ and express. In many ways, langu
The word ‘education’ derived from the Latin word ‘educare,’ when literally translated means ‘to bring forth’ or ‘to lead forth.’ Its true meaning shows that the s
Moa Jamir Right after the signing of the ‘historic accord’ between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India (GoI) on August 3, 2015, this column argued that non-disclosure and silence on
Witoubou Newmai We find one question more relevant today than various parroting platforms on Naga affairs. Why do you think the comfort level of the common man and the educated youth with th
Aheli Moitra When one draws life’s experiences from the history of partition, the keen observation of other partitioned peoples becomes a natural extension of the self. Bengal was firs
