British film Slumdog Millionaire, which scripts the rags to riches rise of a boy who grows up in the slums of Mumbai, is a valuable lesson of hard work that one can learn immensely from. The movie has earned th
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The All Nagaland Selected Entrepreneurs Association (ANSEA) has done the right thing to postpone its proposed agitation because of the ongoing Hornbill Festival. To protest against the non-implementation of the
The decision of the Central government to introduce from January 1, 2013 direct cash transfer for various social welfare beneficiaries has been described as game-changer and politically revolutionary step for U
Garbage is unpleasant for everyone. It is dirty, foul smelling but one that we cannot avoid. As long as humans breathe and live, garbage wastage is always going to be there. And therefore the issue of garbage d
Aheli MoitraThe last week, hoorah, was full of itself. A friend attending the Doha climate talks displayed a wide grin in a photo, having seated himself as a mock country delegate. The badge of fame in front of
Nagaland is perhaps enjoying a rare time of grandeur what with the Festival of Festivals the Hornbill Festival in full swing and a worldwide audience just simply astonished by what is on offer—the colour and
The peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians has been stuck for some time now with nothing happening. There is growing frustration on all sides because of the lack of progress made. While the interna
In a few hours we will venture into the last month of the year. Whether by coincidence, we save the best for the last. From December 1 onwards until Christmas and New Year it is going to be one hectic time of e
Inequality is not just a problem in our Naga society but it is seen worldwide as one of the biggest social, economic and political challenges. And therefore it would be misleading to say that everyone is equal
Aheli MoitraIn 1990, we visited an uncle in the police posted in rural Maharashtra. The journey was long, involving, in part, a ride on a bullock cart. Uncles family lived in a two room ground floor house adjoi
While it is too early for us to even imagine ourselves on the lines of the European Union (EU), the Northeast region if it is to progress together as a common entity must ensure that the parts of the sum total
The Opposition Congress has come out with disturbing allegations of forgery, cheating and fraudulent drawal of huge public funds under Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland by bogus firms and societ
The sad truth about all that is going on in Indian politics right now has to do with only one thing—how to achieve power. And because of this constant urge to seize power, political parties have become irresp
Could it be that the tall claims made by the ruling NPF and Opposition Congress that Nagas want early solution not election is actually just a populist slogan or is there an honest intention to forgo election?
Year after year while distributing farm machineries like tractors our Chief Minister and other officials have been lamenting about the poor farm output despite 70% of our population being farmers. This year als
As Childrens Day is observed on November 14 every year, it reminds us about the great opportunities before us to mould young people into disciplined, honest, productive and God fearing. We as parents or society
The return of violence and bloodshed to the Middle East following resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas does not augur well for peace not just in the region but beyond as well. All of us are aware of
We are once again at that time of year when we showcase our potential to the rest of the world. The 3rd Northeast Region Agri Expo 2012 has just begun and next we will again be host to the mega Hornbill Festiva
Aheli MoitraAnd the Nagas have figured another way to befuddle India, and India the world. With a little help from Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) this time. Conservation Indias shocking revelation of the killin
Naga leaders and intellectuals from different walks of life have been pointing to the need to develop emotional integration among our people. And it is true that without emotional integration there can be no ge
