Y Merina Chishi
Being a leader is not simple. It comes with a lot of responsibilities and the willingness to put people’s welfare before theirs. It also requires them to be grounded and have high
Dr. Asangba Tzudir
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Nagaland was ‘corruption-free’ in 2018. Someone quipped if it was April Fools’ Day news. Truth be told, not a single c
Imlisanen Jamir
The country witnessed 1.34 lakh suicides in 2018, according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2018 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on Friday
Around 6,800 athletes across 37 (states and union territories) teams will compete in a total of 20 sports events, including new additions - lawn bowls and cycling, in eight venues across Guwahati at the ongoing
Witoubou Newmai
It bears discussing on the issue of conflict between the media fraternity and the ‘powers that be’ that is prevailing in Meghalaya since the past few days. The issue carries that nature w
Y Merina Chishi
Let us be blatantly honest - Naga people no longer live with the spirit of oneness. We are a fragmented society - each trying to outdo the other in every sphere of life. Be
By all accounts, the series of attack on educational institutions by both state agencies as well as non-state agencies in the recent past would have invited unequivocal condemnation from all quarters, notwithst
Imlisanen Jamir
On New Year’s Day, personnel and officers of Dimapur Police began the day by reaching out to street beggars and the homeless in town by giving them something warm to fill their be
Dr. Asangba Tzudir
A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs through The Gazette of India on 30th Dec. 2019 once again expressed the opinion of the Central Government that the area comprisin
Witoubou Newmai
It may not be too off-tracking to comment that our society has just begun 2020 with the air of ambivalence—hope and a measure of uncertainty. It may also not be too much to ask whet
Dr. Asangba Tzudir
The year 2019 saw several tumultuous events which could be termed as ‘redefining events’ in the history of modern India. From revoking Jammu & Kashmir’s special status
Imlisanen Jamir
As we revel this holiday season, and with the roads of the state, especially in Dimapur and Kohima, for once permitting relatively smooth driving, note that ‘tis also the season whe
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men (humans),” goes the King James Version of Chapter 2, Verse 14 of the Gospel of Luke, a beautiful and hopeful message of Christmas.
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Witoubou Newmai
While the world is chirping away with its politics, the issue of climate change could not nudge the collective human conscience.
Four days ago, the “longest United Nations’ c
Y Merina Chishi
Wrestling has always been a popular sport among Naga tribes like the Angamis, Chakhesangs, Rengmas and Zeliangs. It was mainly a way to stay fit and also a form of entertainment during tradit
Dr. Asangba Tzudir
The passing of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on 11th December 2019 with 125 member voting for and 105 members against the Bill after negating the demand for referral of th
Imlisanen Jamir
Strongmen politics is both contagious and increasingly back in fashion.
It might once have been tempting to attribute the strongmen phenomenon to local conditions, history or n
While the Nagas were merrymaking with their annual 10 days jamboree, followed by customary events surrounding the wedding and festive season, a tectonic shift unfolded in the August House of the world's ‘larg
Witoubou Newmai
Ian Shapiro and Casiano Hacker-Cordon in their jointly edited book, ‘Democracy’s Edges’ (1999), wrote that “democracy is a flawed hegemon.” The two scholars also articulated that de
Dr. Asangba Tzudir
Life has always been at risk and it is getting more risky, often not even knowing the coming risks until one is confronted by it. Take the case of global warming. More than 11,00