Its time to stop blaming others for our own misery and we need to start taking responsibility for our own limitations and weaknesses. There is an African proverb that states When your house is burning, its no u
Thursday, 26th February, 2026
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Editorial
For centuries, world politics has been organized around kingdoms, empires and states, but with the development of alternative political movements the understanding and perception of governance is being transfor
Since the turn of this century, the urgency for Naga reconciliation picked up momentum and the public yearning for reconciliation was felt like never before. The imperative need for the different Naga groups en
The historic covenant of reconciliation signed by top leaders of the NSCNs and FGN as part of the ongoing Chiangmai Naga peace summit needs to be welcomed. Due credit goes to the statesmanship shown by the sign
In the course of human history, the myth surrounding state sovereignty has been uncovered, and there is a growing sense of realization that it has indeed lived of its usefulness. This conclusion is only natural
In contemporary politics, the State has ensured that it monopolizes war and enjoys the prerogative of defining what amounts to war. The problems and challenges arising out of these wars have emphasized the cent
Its an open secret that illegal tax collection on transport vehicles by various registered and unregistered unions including the different underground groups remains rampant in the State, especially in the comm
Truth and knowledge are existential realities perceived and understood in different ways. It is essential to examine how the basis of social and cultural practices formed the realms of knowledge that not only r
In testing times such as our present predicament, Nagas as a people are confronted with the daunting question: Is peace possible? The response is: Do we have a choice? Invariably, if Nagas are to ensure their c
The latest incident of rash driving involving a VIP vehicle leading to the loss of a precious life and injury to several others once again raises the all important public issue of road safety. Ironically, the a
History has shown that victors of war have always written history of the people they conquered. This trend tremendously affected the history and identity of many peoples. It can be said without exaggeration tha
The formation of modern state has led to two contradicting phenomenon: the struggle for rights, and the pursuit for power. While it is fundamental to recognize the relation between rights and power as interdepe
The Nagaland government has added another industrial structure in the hope of encouraging young Naga entrepreneurs to step forward and take the initiative for various development activities, which will in turn
The understanding of the rule of law is quite essential while drawing the distinction between legality and legitimacy. For instance, the Laws and Policy of Apartheid were considered to be legal by the governmen
Underdevelopment is at the heart of structural violence. It is not just the absence of development, but is created by the economic system which sucks resources from villages to towns, from town to cities, from
The initiative to conduct the one week traffic awareness programme in the State Capital Kohima could not have come at a better time with the problems and issues related to traffic becoming a matter of serious p
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. This profound statement made by Mahatma Gandhi is more than just relevant today. Gandhis words serve as a constant reminder in these perilous days of how the Nagas
For many generations now, Nagas as a people have resisted and continue to resist the idea that they cannot live as a free and dignified peoples. Various policies and legislations have been implemented and pursu
The hustle and bustle of electioneering has finally come to close with focus now shifting to government formation and putting an action plan for running the country. Closer home in Nagaland as well, things have
If human history is about human struggle, it can be said that nations and peoples are continuously striving to attain their dignity. In the process, human tribulations consist of a dichotomy where people are ei
