The lifting of restriction on the movement of passenger vehicles came as a relief for both the public as well as the auto drivers in Dimapur but with nothing said about fares till date, passengers have been at

Witoubou Newmai The Naga political issue needs to be resolved by adopting how genuine issues are resolved, and not by glossing over its nuances from the burden of impatience and circumstances. It is to me

Veroli Zhimo Back in the 90s, Star TV would show reruns of an American cop show called, ‘Hill Street Blues.’  At the beginning of each episode, the duty sergeant would read out a list of

Dr Asangba Tzüdir The various instances of sexual offences perpetrated, especially on girl child, in our own den over the years, have over and above everything else, brought to fore the need to attack t

Imlisanen Jamir It’s the kind of good news we could get used to. Nagaland’s COVID-19 positivity trend over the past two weeks has been quiet re-assuring, especially following the large number of

The art of persuasion is a crucial skillset for a politician or in politics. Glib talk and lofty promises too are essential ingredients for sustaining or starting any political campaign. In contrast, statist

Witoubou Newmai It goes without saying that the varied natures of the optics of sections of people are also key attributes to differences on the Naga political issue. This is because circumstances or the dif

Literacy and education, among others, are seen as a catalyst to socio-economic mobility and crucial pointers of progress and overall development of a society. They play central roles in human development that i

Dr Asangba Tzüdir Times are confusing where the only thing certain about the future is its uncertainty. It surely has also put those who were and are planning to say ‘I DO’ this year in a se

Imkong Walling The COVID-19 pandemic has hogged the limelight the year so far. The entire world has been so caught up with the new corona virus, while news agencies continue to dedicate copious reams of news

Imlisanen Jamir While many people around the world are struggling to make ends meet due to the current pandemic, musicians and creatives, especially independent and smaller artists, are having a tough time.

Witoubou Newmai   The great Naga Story stands on the foundation of truth. Hence, people who continue to walk the Naga Story and also walk with the story were, are and will be the votaries of truth and ju

Imkong Walling Stories about health workers barred from returning home abound (courtesy: extra-constitutional diktats). There are also stories of the ailing dying, unable to get timely admission in hospitals

  The current COVID-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers especially doctors, nurses and healthcare workers under immense and unprecedented pressure, putting their physical, mental and social well-be

The anxiety for teachers, parents and students right now is palpable. In a public education scenario which has over the years consistently failed to live up to any acceptable standards, barring a few excepti

As Nagaland joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 74th Independence Day on August 15, the customary messages by the two top State Executives make for interesting reading. They concurred on one issue

Witoubou Newmai The binary of ‘This Side’ and ‘That Side’ has been the story of our society, as it is also with any other human story throughout the world. But lately, there is an eme

Veroli Zhimo Collective political will is requisite at a time when the State is dealing with a global pandemic. However, in Nagaland, bipartisanship has been missing at a time when there is an acute need

Dr Asangba Tzüdir On Thursday last, the Central Government released Rs. 890.32 crore as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System preparedness package to 22 States and

Imlisanen Jamir August 12 is the United Nations’ annual International Youth Day which serves as a reminder on the importance of youth participation in civic society. Young people around the world ar