Alon Ben-Meir
Inter Press Service
President Biden’s decision to finally withdraw US forces from Afghanistan was the correct decision and certainly overdue. However, the lack of preparation to do so or
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Naro Longkumer Prodigals’ Home, Dimapur Having experienced much difficulty and contemplating for quite some time, I am obligated to pen my concern on my own behalf and, I believe, for a significant se
I witnessed the New York City Marathon three years ago! I’d heard there were fifty-one thousand participants that year and am sure nearly half of New York was out cheering them as they ran. There was a loud s-
Martin Sommerschuh Inter Press Service The coronavirus pandemic has invited the world to reflect on relationships – between people within and across countries and communities, and between people and n
Last week I was asked to speak at a function, "How will you do it?" asked my wife, "you don't have the time!" Zoom engagements may be conducted from home or office, but take an equal amount of time in preparing
Today as the Taliban tries to subdue Afghanistan through brute force I'd like to tell the story of a Tibetan written by Lee Patton that touched my heart: ‘Several years ago in Seattle, Washington, there lived
Afghani women who had feared and dreaded the entry of the Taliban applauded the news that the Taliban leadership now shouted across to them, “We will protect you, don’t be scared!”“I told you not to be-
YL Jami IAS (Retd) Dimapur The Naga tribes were roughly classified into the following four categories: The southern Nagas, Western Nagas, Central Nagas and Eastern Nagas. In an obvious manner, Nagas h
The wife was in the bathroom staring at nothing in particular. The look troubled me; it meant trouble! I wondered whether some hair dye had spilt in the sink or the mirror had cracked under the strain of me &nb-
Rev Dr VK Nuh “God hath set time for tearing and a time for mending”- Ecclesiastes 3:7 It is amusing to see that the last few week unprecedented movement of political history have taken place
So often, deep in despair, don’t we cry out to God to lift us out of something or other? We pray for a miracle, but many times, right then God uses us to be a miracle to someone else, and thus also providing-
Fr Dr P S Varghese, Principal, MGM College, Dimapur “Child must be taught HOW TO THINK not what to think.” Margaret Mead (1901-1978) was an American cultural anthropologist. A chi
Many years ago, I decided I would give up business and follow my passion; writing!However, things were not as easy as I’d imagined: I had to establish myself as a newspaper columnist and Rome as you know and
Paul Pimomo** Dear Tetso College and Higher Secondary Graduating Class of 2021: I feel privileged to address you and your parents and well-wishers. It is a special honor and I am grateful for this opportunit
I stood at attention as the strains of our beloved National Anthem ended, and the National Flag was hoisted. I watched as those around me walked away for their light refreshments, and then heard voices around m
‘The Supreme Court’s disquiet over mounting vacancies in high courts and tribunals… reveal a dangerous divide..” TOI Editorial, 11th August 21’We are always hailed as the largest democracy in the worl
I stopped and stared in shock. Those around me also stared, but they were not looking at what I saw, they were looking at me. “What’s wrong?” asked a friend.“How could this happen here?” I asked.We we
Wati Aier Introduction I found the August 9, 2021, editorial column in The Morung Express to be fascinating and exciting for two reasons. Firstly, for the title itself: “Politics and Literature&mdas
The only constant thing in our lives is change!The winds of change blow through our life, sometimes gently, sometimes like a monsoon storm. We hate being disturbed from our resting places – and having to move
The observation by an Indian Chief Minister a few years ago, degrading a former Miss World while commenting about her lack of beauty is disgusting and disturbing. According to this very knowledgeable man, ‘sh
