Editorial

  • Mind the lanes
    Imlisanen Jamir It may seem like common sense to most of us, but motorists need to stick to their lane when driving through the newly completed four lane highway from Purana Bazar in Dimapur to Chümouke
  • On Press Freedom
    “The fundamental objective of journalism is to serve the people with news, views, comments and information on matters of public interest in a fair, accurate, unbiased, sober and decent manner,” decl
  • See environmental problems through ‘moral’ lens
    Witoubou Newmai “…when women without fur coats grow kind to their husbands…you know for sure that winter is near at hand”.  This is a line from O Henry’s story, The Cop a
  • Establish conditions before reopening schools
    Veroli Zhimo Parents who have watched their children struggle with online learning since schools across the country were closed in March are painfully aware that virtual classes are no substitute for face-to
  • The Normalized Collections 
    Dr Asangba Tzudir The latest satirical episode by the popular theatre group Dreamz Unlimited once again brings out the painful ‘unavoidable’ realities of being in a ‘society’ of
  • Facts!
    Imlisanen Jamir What has happened to facts? Facts aren’t what they once were. In this bewildering internet age, every fact, however apparently undeniable, has the potential to become a subject for d
  • Can America reset? 
    As expected, the election for the next President of the United States (POTUS) was the most keenly observed event in the recent past as both Americans and global populace followed the proceeding since the Electi
  • Nagas need multidimensional 'interaction' 
    Witoubou Newmai The world’s main talking point at the moment is the presidential election ‘in’ (I don’t prefer to use the preposition ‘of’ in this regard at least for now)
  • Alternative routes dilemma 
    Imkong Walling There was yet another notice, recently, from the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, informing of vehicular restriction in between Chathe River Bridge (Patkai Bridge) and Kukidolong from 7:00am of N
  • The Enemy is Fear
    Dr Asangba Tzudir At the base of the paramount issues and problems confronting the society lie the many layers of corruption. It has become a point where the greatest enemy crippling our society seems t
  • An outcome of global ramification ahead 
    The election for the next President of the United States (POTUS) is perhaps one of the momentous events in recent past, having huge global implications and determining the trajectory of American politics for ma
  • ‘Political will'
    Imlisanen Jamir Growing attention is being paid to leadership and ‘political will’ as key contextual factors in shaping the outcomes of HIV/AIDS management efforts. However, in Nagaland, the L
  • For humanity’s sake
    Witoubou Newmai Causes breed issues. The issues in turn become new causes. This circular scenario is a billiard ball situation to a certain degree: “If we hit a billiard ball and it strikes several mor
  • Missing in action 
    With less than a week left for the bye-elections to two constituencies in Nagaland, campaigning, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, is in full swing. Amidst ‘boisterous rallies’ and active social media
  • Hornbill... Please excuse me this year
    Dr Asangba Tzudir Amid the growing number of COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland especially in the state Capital, and the Commercial district, a circular was issued by the Tourism department requesting
  • Condemn but be aware
    Imkong Walling In pop culture, ‘With great power comes great responsibility,’ is a phrase that has come to be associated with the fictional superhero Spider-Man. It is obvious enough what it impl
  • Nobel Peace Prize 2020
    Witoubou Newmai What does it mean for us? What does it speak to a society like ours when the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP)?
  • Festivals in times of COVID-19
    Veroli Zhimo As festive season beckons, faith and safety must tread together  The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow on the onset of the festive season in India, starting with Durga Puja festiv
  • 'Trusted Consumer Meter Reading'
    Dr Asangba Tzudir With rapid urbanization and expansion of township, the demand for power has been on the rise. There has also been a steady rise in the use of electrical appliances especially Air conditione
  • Brand activism
    Imlisanen Jamir Although the internet has provided space to discuss issues of social importance, it has also popularized a commodified form of social justice activism. The language used by social justice