Imkong Walling
Four months back, in November 2022, this column saw a piece titled ‘Toothless,’ which dwelled on elections juxtaposed with the obvious non-existent enforcement of electoral norms i
Thursday, 2nd October, 2025
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Moa Jamir The results of the 2023 general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), held on February 27, can truly be termed as historic, despite several misgivings regarding the electioneeri
Dr A Sentiyula Nagaland is revelling in another festival. The Election Festival seems to be the most popular one till now. Many households in urban areas have seen the exodus of their house helps and drivers
Dr. Asangba Tzudir The 19th Century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer had very profoundly said about the three stages of truth, and it finds application in almost every field of human activity. “A
G Kanato Chophy After WW2, upset at how many falsely sought post-war reparations, Sir Charles Pawsey, the last Deputy Commissioner of the Naga Hills District, British India, is said to have remarked, “
Pangernungba Kechu Most Indigenous communities in the world today grapple with the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid monetization (for the Naga indigenous peoples this came via the British Raj
Rebecca K Kits When the World Health Organization (WHO) used the term “infodemic” in February 2020, it was in reference to information, mostly false, about the COVID-19 outbreak. The origin of th
Moa Jamir The polling day for the forthcoming general elections to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly is fast approaching, and political parties are making utmost attempt to woo voters before the penulti
Dr Asangba Tzudir One good speech or an expression of ideology or a ‘good deed’ by a person often exude confidence in that person not knowing the culture or background from which the person comes
Dr Villo Naleo We all play important roles in the election, not just mere voters and agents, but as mere observers, gossips, critics and people who are emphatically enthusiastic about politics. In all these
Imkong Walling The Army checking police vehicles was not uncommon in Nagaland in the pre-Ceasefire era. Such occurrences though are unheard of today. And rarer it is to witness police personnel frisking poli
Imlisanen Jamir The idea of a common platform for election candidates in Nagaland is not new. The concept has been around for years, but the lack of enthusiasm among political parties and candidates made it
Moa Jamir It is a foregone conclusion that elections in Nagaland are a very expensive affair, as apparent from official documents as well as anecdotal evidence, which are often poles apart. Nevertheless, the
Dr Asangba Tzudir We live in interesting times. It may sound exciting but the word ‘interesting’ is caused by the waves of turbulences. Fact of the matter is, in context, these are chaotic times
Veroli Zhimo As the state of Nagaland prepares for the upcoming elections to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on February 27, instances of poll-related violence have been reported in Wokha district. Th
February 27, 2023 signals the end of another 5-year cycle. People will vote in state elections where candidates will contest for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Will the culture of power politics on
Moa Jamir With the electoral campaign in full swing for the upcoming general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on February 27th, voters are being consistently wooed with both parties' ma
Imlisanen Jamir It is a peculiar phenomenon that language lacks a proper word to express the aspiration of an individual. The title of "dissident" is revered, but it is earned through sacrifice and
Dr Asangba Tzudir Clean Election, with all its dignity is struggling to solidify within the so many challenges. An integral aspect to the idea of Clean Election also encompasses ‘clean candidate’
Akangjungla In the late 1970s and the early 1980s, an alarming rise in drug abuse among young people was a primary concern for the Naga people. Till the 1990s, drug addiction was widespread in Nagaland state
