Imkong Walling
Bureaucratic secrecy is a characteristic of state administration. Withholding certain information deemed sensitive in nature, pertaining to national security, is an accepted norm or rather enf
Imlisanen Jamir
Time and again we are reminded of just how fragile Naga society is. Amidst the veneer of calm and ‘normalcy’ that we force ourselves to believe in, pop up incidents that showcase
Akangjungla
It is an recognized fact that “Down syndrome has always been a part of the human condition and it is one of the most common genetic birth disorders.” In some regions of the world, the
Dr Asangba Tzudir
The UNESCO Report on the State of the Education Report for India 2021 highlighted both positive and negative aspects of the ‘state of Education in Nagaland. The percentages of schools
Moa Jamir
Reflections from two reports
Two recent independent reports have highlighted why stakeholders in Nagaland, particularly those at the helms of affairs, should rouse from tokenism and take c
The social political transformation from resistance to nation building is fraught with challenges and opportunities. In the process of exercising our rights and freedom, highlighting and honoring our accountabi
Akangjungla
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Being told that someone has been diagnosed with Breast cancer – any cancer or illness for that matter can have manifold affects on their ex
Dr Asangba Tzudir
In this age of information, being well-informed is vital to enhance the dissemination of knowledge and information. To be well-informed means to have a well-grounded knowledge base. Beyond
Moa Jamir
The latest 2021 “State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: ‘No Teacher, No Class’” launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UN
Imkong Walling
Like most other issues in Nagaland, the ongoing squabble over the Nagaland state government’s move to relocate the Dimapur district Deputy Commissioner’s office, in all likelihood,
Imkong Walling
Like most other issues in Nagaland, the ongoing squabble over the Nagaland state government’s move to relocate the Dimapur district Deputy Commissioner’s office, in all likelihood,
Imlisanen Jamir
The virus seems to have escaped our minds. It looks like all that attention to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour has gone out of the window. With the government relaxing lockdown guidelines in r
Akangjungla
Advancing digital education in Nagaland
With the literacy rate of 80.11 per cent as per the census of 2011, the state of Nagaland has over seven hundred schools spread across the twelve
Dr Asangba Tzudir
Can a blind man lead a blind man? If there is a pit on the way, the obvious consequence is that the blind leader will lead the blind followed into the pit. Can anything good come from a bli
Moa Jamir
Two contending arguments, in recent times, have been put forwarded in public the domain regarding the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Ac
The United Nations General Assembly, in 2015, established 17 interconnected Sustainable Development Goals which were designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.&rd
Imlisanen Jamir
With the tourist season knocking at the door, there is optimism among stakeholders that the slowly improving COVID-19 situation will help resuscitate the sector. The global pandemic is still
Veroli Zhimo
The response to HIV is at a pivotal point. While there has been a great deal of talk and excitement about the “end of AIDS,” ground realities underline that resources, political comm
Akangjungla
The idea of social reform would be just a remote dream for any society that is governed by gender inclinations. Simply aspiring to be progressive and modern in words and not in approach is
Imkong Walling
The Nagaland state government has several different departments and it is not uncommon for only a handful making the news, periodically, with big announcements. While some prefer keeping a low