The leaves have turned yellow. Some trees are gold all over, some are green and gold. This week the foliage is still on the branches. The leaves that have fallen to earth are like patches of fall colours, holdi
Dr Monalisa Tase and Dr Monojit DasThe global strategic environment in October 2025 is marked by a complex interplay of regional turbulence, economic realignments, and normative battles over legitimacy and sove
Everybody would agree that Albert Einstein is one of the greatest scientists that ever lived. In fact most would not even hesitate to say that he is the greatest scientist in history. The amazing thing about Ei
Author: Jim Wungramyao Kasom, pp 200Jim Wungramyao Kasom, born in Ukhrul, Manipur, living now in New Delhi has launched his third book, ‘The Last Free Naga’ (Speaking Tiger), a collection of short stories.
Dr Leishiwon KumrahAgeing can have various effects on the skin, leading to changes in its appearance, texture, and function. The process of skin ageing is influenced by both intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (
Shakti Swarup DashBirds are nature’s poets,their songs weaving tales of freedom and joy. With feathers that shimmer like moonlit whispers and wings that dance on the breeze, they embody the essence of liberty
Ikaisibe NdangPerenNagaland, with its commendable 95.7% literacy rate—the third highest in India—faces a serious test of its values and priorities. The Department of School Education (DoSE) and the Higher E
Dipak KurmiWould you like me to give you a few more alternative titles—some sharper for newspapers, others more analytical for journals? Nepal has once again erupted into a storm of unrest, jolting the fragil
Moajungshi MenonThe Naga community has no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit. In recent years we’ve seen a surge in local businesses from retail stores and cafés to home-based ventures and tech startups. Yet
The news spread swiftly among past pupils of Baptist High. The former headmaster of Baptist High had passed away. To many of us, he was Sir Khriezotuo. He signed his name as B.K. Sachü. On social media, there
Monalisa Tase and Monojit DasUS-Brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan Accord: A Connectivity Hedge for IndiaOn August 8, 2025, the U.S. White House announced a fragile but consequential accord between Armenia and Azerbai
Dr Sao TunyiOn the regularization of health personnel recruited during the COVID-19 pandemic, I write this note as an eyewitness to how the crisis unfolded and the circumstances that led to the state government
KalongA concerned citizenWhen the Government of India launched the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), it was hailed as a historic step toward ensuring universal access to quality secondary education. A
What is this intriguing project called Analogue Connect? The creators describe it as ‘a digital detox initiated by Chhimeki.’ Where is it happening? In the literary heart of Siliguri. The geographical venue
S Khruvihrii Leena ZhoEastern Theological College, Jorhat, AssamMental health challenges are on the rise globally especially with young individuals. Studies have revealed a sharp increase in utilizing mental he
Vikiho KibaIn a land where churches abound yet confusion deepens, the paradox of faith in Nagaland demands sober reflection. Beneath the hymns and rituals lies a spiritual dissonance, a society caught between i
Vizokhole LtuSenior Research Associate (NESRC)On May 29th 2025, a rally led by the 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), was held across eight districts: Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha
Yanpvuo KikonEvery morning in our towns, we see Naga mothers sitting smiling laughing on the pavements, selling vegetables, chillies, fruits, and other local produce. They’re not just earning a living but fee
As soon as Spring hits, Summer is sold to us in the form of a new summer wardrobe, sandals, sunglasses, hats, what have you. The people who benefit the most from the summer months are the fashion industry. It i
Jo AngamiKohimaIf the last one thousand years were a book, the last few pages describing the Nagas’ headfirst flight into the 21st century would be nothing short of confusing and disorienting. One page, there