Prof Dr Eyingbeni Hümtsoe-NienuNagaland, professing to be a Christian majority state, is rightly to be guided by Christian principles of Gods justice, particularly in governance. This is not to undermine other
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I almost choked on my morning porridge today. No, not because of cholesterol warnings, but something far more indigestible—Inspector Tukaram Kurundkar. The man, suspended for allegedly murdering a woman he wa
Its becoming an almost daily occurrence now—the news of another young person, full of potential, choosing to end their life.Not long ago, I sat across from a friend of mine, a respected psychiatrist, and aske-
They say theres something different in the air every Good Friday.The sun dims a little more than usual, the birds go quieter than normal, and even the wind, that old gossip, hushes itself—perhaps remembering
While inflation has pinched the wallets of many, its ironically fueling the growth of luxury fashion. As most consumers scale back on spending due to rising costs, iconic brands like Chanel, Rolex, and Hermès
In Indian culture, touching the feet of elders or respected figures is a gesture of reverence.But theres something far deeper than tradition in that act—it is the outward sign of an inward humility. A posture-
Many years ago, a friend of mine—a film buff to the core—told me something curious over a shared samosa and a matinee show.I dont watch the stars, he said, eyes fixed on the screen. I watch the extras.The e
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Its a strange thing, isnt it? You speak the truth, and they say youve lost your marbles. No, not gently suggest you might need a vacation, but outright declare: You are mad!Ive seen it happen. In offices, homes
TamalongMaster of Theology in Communication, Clark Theological CollegeIntroduction: In Genesis, we encounter the greatest truth: God as the Creator of our lives and the Universe. He created the universe not wit-
Dr N Mhonchan ShitiriThe Woods, DoyangThe Doyang Hydro Power Station, an undertaking of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation now under National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd was commissioned on July 2000 wi
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Florence Hokheli JamirThe recent rape and murder of a 35-year-old woman in Pimla has sent shockwaves through our community, igniting fear, outrage, and deep sorrow. As a woman, I find it increasingly difficult
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The other day, as I was sipping my third cup of filter kaapi at a friends home, I was interrupted by a loud and angry television anchor, veins bulging, hair flailing, mouth firing missiles—not about corruptio
She leaned over the counter, a twinkle in her eye and a knowing smile. Its funny, aint it? she said, wiping a glass clean. Men only stop foolin around when their wallets get thin.Well she didnt actually speak t
Dr Brainerd PrinceThe research is finally complete. We began with a significant problem in the world and identified a theme we wanted to pursue. Then we looked up the correlating thematic within a particul
Its astonishing how swiftly history fades—quicker than ink on wet paper, more transient than promises made before elections.Days after a mural commemorating the Liberation War of Bangladesh was veiled in Lalm
Ah, Lent is here again—the season where we gleefully declare were giving up chocolates, social media, or coffee, only to transform into grumpy saints counting down the days to Easter. Its a bit like tell
It must have been quite a fire. Not the kind that warms your home on a winter night, or the one that crackles cheerfully in a bonfire. No, this was the sort of fire that had an unintended consequence—like rev-
Besesayo Kezo, IPS (Retd DGP)Introduction: A State Forged in the Crucible of Conflict The story of Nagaland is a powerful and complex narrative that transcends the simple account of state formation. It is
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To a few top world leaders, the world seems to have transformed into a giant chessboard. With a calculated move here and a strategic gambit there, they shuffle their pieces, believing they are masters of the ga
People say machines will take over the world someday. Well, if my laptop's behavior is anything to go by, we have nothing to fear. Here's how silly that sounds:Writers say their pen writes their articles, I mut
