Farrago
This rather formal word is pronounced ‘fe-RAA-go’ with the stress on the second syllable.
The word ‘farrago’ is normally used with things to show disapproval.
Tuesday, 30th September, 2025
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I am reminded of a story I heard as a small boy. The story goes like this: Once, there was a head monk in a small town in China. He was revered by his followers for his wisdom. The wise monk had a cat as his pe
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The ‘Nagaland Vision 2030’ document outlines the broad contours of development which the State seeks to undertake over the next decades or so. In case of employment, the document argues that
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“Nagas are so modernised, and you people have the latest of everything. It must also be very exciting to enjoy the bumpy rollercoaster ride in those fancy cars, no?” said my friend sarcastically, wh
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With fertile foothills valley as well as mountainous terrain, Peren District is located between longitude 93°E - 94°E and latitude 25° N-26°N of the Equator at altitudes ranging from 800-
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The youth of today are the future of tomorrow and this has been stressed upon many times. They are the driving force which can mould the nation for a better tomorrow. Many organizations, NGOs, associations, and
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The youth of today are the future of tomorrow and this has been stressed upon many times. They are the driving force which can mould the nation for a better tomorrow. Many organizations, NGOs, associations, and
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Peacebuilding is a long-term and complex endeavor. It is, at heart, a transformation agenda for social change. The UN Peace-building Commission explicitly affirms, ‘the important role of women in the prev
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Love and empathy are two things we seem to be losing as the modern world progresses by. Whether it’s the progress of the world from a simpler to a more complex life, or it’s just an inevitable compo
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Human beings are social animals, we don’t live in isolation. From birth, we mingle with other members of the society. Being a part of the society, each one of us is obligated to fulfil certain role expect
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“Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom- and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.” Benjamin Franklin, USA. Freedom of speech and expression
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Life is like a roller coaster; full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and full of surprises. But when life’s journey is smooth, life is beautiful. Our college life is just as exciting, where we experien
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“Do not push my limits” is what best describes our feeling when any situation or circumstance exceeds our endurance level. It may seem like a sign of a person’s vulnerability as a human.These
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The strength of a state is dependent on the intellect and skills of its citizens. Without quality human capital, a state will be weak as there will be an insufficient human factor to take on new initiatives and
Morung Express Feature Nagaland is primarily an agrarian economy with more than 60 percent of the population dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. As per the Advance Estimates of 2015-16, G-
Unity, according to the Oxford Advanced Learners dictionary means the state of being in agreement and working together; the state of being joined together to form one unit. I would like to begin by st
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Dreams lie within our benevolent being, pining for millions of answers for it. We are fading in a haze of bitterness and so we keep on struggling despite finding ourselves falling into the midst of a storm that
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Let us redefine the word ‘leader’. In my opinion, it means a state of serving others and connecting people. It has the title of ‘leader’ but is a profession of service. But as we look ar
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Yet again, we Nagas stole the limelight in the last few weeks for all the wrong reasons. My head hung in shame as my fellow brethren considered violence as the only solution to a problem. I recall an incident w
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Media-saturated lives! That’s how an individual exists in today’s technologically advanced society. It is not uncommon to see people today, young and old alike, to drift around, having recently disc
