Just when I thought Id figured out our foreign policy—a headline in todays paper left me scratching whats left of my head: Defence Minister Set to Visit China to Rebuild Ties.Now dont get me wrong, Im all for
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Theres a peculiar silence that follows a goodbye. Its the kind that lingers in the air long after the honk of the cab has faded or the aircraft has vanished into the sky. A quiet emptiness that whispers with ho
In Homage to Uncle Niketu Iralus Quiet LightAmid the whirlwind of division, a sentinel of the Naga hills stands as our quiet anchor, steadying our storm.Like an ancient banyan, with deep roots in ancestral soil
M KinimiThahekhuAs Dimapur grapples with an unprecedented heatwave, the well-being of our children has become a pressing concern. While schools are nurturing grounds for young minds, the current heatwave poses-
Years ago, while still young, I owned a contracting firm. One morning, I got a call that one of my workers had fallen from the scaffolding. By the time I reached, he was gone. A life snuffed out before tea brea
Menkato V AwomiToluvi village, DimapurIntroduction: In recent decades, the Church in Nagaland has undergone significant cultural and spiritual shifts. While the gospel of Jesus Christ remains unchanged, the inf-
Vizaneino KisoPatkai Christian College (Autonomous)In every corner of our country, there are growing number of young people who have completed their education or earned their degrees, but lingering idly at home
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So, the Railways have announced—with the solemnity of a priest at a last rites service—that theyll finally install automatic doors on Mumbais local trains.Not before the tragedy.Not to prevent it.But after
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It was like watching a low-budget remake of a despot's courtroom drama—except it took place not in some banana republic, but in the corridors of a government hospital in Goa. Their Health Minister, who seems
Introduction: In every civilized polity, justice is not merely a legal procedure but a moral compass, an articulation of collective conscience that safeguards the dignity of persons and the integrity of institu-
Rangcholi G NMass Communication StudentI am a student of Mass Communication, and I would like to express my concern about the growing problem of unemployment in Nagaland. Today, many young people in our state r
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AienIndisen Village The issue of overlapping dates for different Government jobs is a major concern For aspirants. This situation creates unnecessary stress for candidates who are eligible and interested i
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Two days ago, while having my morning coffee, listening to the birds and flipping through the newspaper with one hand I nearly spat the hot brew on the crossword puzzle. A full-page article—yes, not an ad for
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Vikiho KibaChümoukedimaIntroduction: Loyalty is traditionally considered a cardinal virtue, an enduring commitment to persons, groups, ideals, or institutions. It embodies faithfulness, steadfastness, and duty
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Dr Chibenthung YanthanDimapurSociety: What do you do?Teacher: I am an Assistant ProfessorSociety: Government or Private?Teacher: PrivateSociety: Which college/university?Teacher: X/Y/ZSociety: Lastly, what is y
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When we are called to part, it gives us inward pain… said the old hymn, which Jane hummed under her breath while standing at the gate, waving goodbye to a friend. She had come all the way from another city, b
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Prof Mithilesh Kumar SinhaDepartment of Economics, Nagaland University, LumamiWorld Environment Day was started in the year 1972. Since then we have been celebrating World Environment Day. Despite that t
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My mother didnt raise me on just verses from the scriptures or moral science textbooks. She also raised me on stories of her two brothers—one a top ranking officer who flew fighter jets with the Indian Air Fo
Manshika Jain The first time I saw a customer leave my fathers store empty-handed, it hit me hard. Even though I was just a kid back then, I was mature enough to understand that it wasnt just a lost sale;-
Samhita Barooah North East India thrives through its new found cities of ecological disasters. Growth has surpassed sustainability and ecosystem cultures. Any act of destruction in the name of development
