There’s no way to prepare for future if we don’t know its coming. Thus the modern society can continue to exist only as long as it remains capable to adapt to the historical changes that it has set in motio

Former member of Manipur Human. Rights Commission Yambem Laba had justified the declaration of 18 June Holiday as Integrity Day of Manipur under the caption, “18 June events not anti Nagas” published in Imp

Suresh Kr PramarThe recently enacted Right to Information Bill, which has come into force on October 12, can prove to be a effective weapon to fight corruption in the administration, ensure better governance an

Neichü Dz Angami(A conversation with Madam Fatuma Ndangiza, Executive Secretary of The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission of Rwanda)Rwanda, the ancient ‘land of a thousand hills’ that lured explo

This is an urgent call to Christians in Nagaland to join hearts in prayer. We have been warned sufficiently of a possible major earthquake with high intensity in our region. We are seriously concerned about it

As residents of Dimapur, all of us here are most proud of our cosmopolitan outlook. We quite agree that whatever happens in Nagaland has in most cases already happened at Dimapur. In that way, we are the trends

The article that was published under Public grievance cell on 15th of Sept 2005 ‘Lack of concern for Hindi in Nagaland’ by Shwenlo Semy Rengma, Hindi instructor of Dimapur; Nagaland seem to have captured ma

Arkotong Longkumer‘How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a man’, emanates hauntingly as the palpable light from the TV screen takes form. The image is that of a scruffy looking man, in hi

MerenMy attention has been drawn to the news item of one Seochem Sangtam, Dy. Kilonser (Khaplang) under the caption, “Aos’ new found friendship” published in some local dailies dated 4th October 2005. I f

P Himpao LamBreathes there the man with soul so dead, who never to himself had said, this is my own native land’ - this line from the poem ‘Patriotism’ by Sir Walter Scott, had me pondering for quite some

Kamal ChetriThe recent NPSC bribery scandal should be an eye-opener to one and all, especially the Youth of the State. In the past, everybody knew about this fact, but no one had the guts to say or to expose th

It was spread by some cheap minded individuals that we are trying to demolish the Chang Students Union Tuensang or to weaken it by forming All Students’ Union Tuensang, along with the leaders of other Union o

Sebastian KameiFive innocent Nagas were killed by the Meghalaya police at 6.am on 05.10.05 while going to Shillong by Tata Sumo. The Meghalaya police claimed that they were killed in an encounter which makes th

Arkotong LongkumerAt a dinner conversation, we had a heady discussion on ecology.  One of the guests aptly described the nature of birds.  He said, “Birds have an instinct to detect fear.”  �

K ElaLooking back to the one-day State level consultation meeting on Rights-based anti-trafficking Programming in Nagaland, I am filled with concern for the need of a deeper understanding of the situation in ou

Allen ImsongAncient Israel plunged into a deep national crisis due to moral degeneration among the people and prophet Hosea lamented, “…my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6). Knowle

Roko COne must admire the grit and determination of the Traffic Police in Dimapur who are trying their best to maintain smooth traffic especially during rush hour.However, the good name of the department should

You are right when you say that “… the Meiteis must be prepared to accept their past mistakes … that injustice was done to the smaller ethnic communities …” (The Sangai Express VII/10 of 22 Sept. 2005

Joseph Kuba Nothing has yet been made public about the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act 1958 Review Committee recommendations. Staying in Delhi and with gossips going round, one cannot, however, fail to s

K. Akum YimchungerLongtokur Village, TuensangThe other day I read the article written by Rev.L.Souhie Mhasi on the “TMPO” and the President of the Naga Hoho. As a young writer with little knowledge about th