(Smoke + Fog + Air Pollutants = Smog)Agnes Krocha With the onset of winter, the days have been turning foggier and mistier. In some places of the world I guess it’s so foggy that you can’t see the pers
Former United Naga Council (UNC) President and Advocate L. Benjamin, considered as an intellectual in our society, in a tete-a-tete with Newmai News Network (NNN) on the prevailing situation in the region
By Shah PaungThe ongoing militarization of Karen State by Burma’s Tatmadaw, or armed forces, has redefined the role of women in Karen communities as they accept greater leadership roles and adopt new strategi
Agnes Krocha A small stream that cuts across the bottom of two hills dividing two colonies of Kohima was once the habitat of small fishes and crabs.Livingnearby the stream, it was always so much fun in my
Nehemiah RongTraversing through the tricky zigzag road of National Highway 39, one gets a glimpse of the panoramic view of the high hills, steep gorges, meandering streams, terrace fields and comes across many
Agnes KrochaThis is the statement of an unknown environmentalist, a Red Indian Chief, who replied to the Great White Chief in Washington (President of USA) regarding his proposal for sale of land more than 150
Vishii Rita Krocha Fourteen November draws nearer by the minute and in a matter of hours we are already there. How many of us will choose to celebrate this day? Perhaps you would think you are not a kid a
Sentilong OzukumMr. Sahu, our social science teacher back in school always used to bombard our ears the day before vacations with his analogy, “Remember that your mind is like a Dao and will get rusted if you
Agnes Krocha With the onset of winter, soon it’ll be time for heaters to be switched on, in cars, at home or at workplaces. So it’s time to ring the carbon monoxide (CO) alarm bell before we get oursel
Asangla Imsong DPRO, KohimaThe Constitution of India ensures equality, freedom, justice and dignity of all individuals and implicitly mandates an inclusive society for including persons with disabilities.
Dr MaongwatiJaundice is a presenting symptom of many diseases. It is only a symptom and not a disease. Jaundice could be due to viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile duct, malaria, alcoholic liver disease, d
No amount of money could compensate for the grief, damage and general hysteria and chaos caused by the three day long battle. No sooner had the dust begun to settle, several NGOs, hitherto hidden have raised th
As long as a woman can be bought or sold, no woman is free! (Maria Castenada)“Who comes looking for you? Who visits you?” “We have all types of men visiting us; coolies from the railway platform, vendors
Agnes Krocha Walk less than half a mile, any day, in Kohima town. You are very likely to witness the “throw-away anywhere culture” of our society. Buy some chewing gums (Centre Fresh if you like!), hop
James ZeliangPurana Bazar, DimapurThe seed of Naga Nationalism was sown by our Father of the Nation late Dr. AZ Phizo under the political umbrella of Naga National Council (NNC). The seed remained dormant to ge
Agnes Krocha People outside Nagaland generally believe that the physical environment of Nagaland is intact, which is true to some extent. However, it is a human trait to realize the value of a thing only a
An eyeopener for the nation and the worldOne doesn’t need to spend a long time in Nagaland, to be mesmerized by the honest, clean and straight-forward looks in the eyes of each and every Naga citizen, young o
Nehemiah RongScavenging over garbage heaps, many children pick rags in cities like Kolkata etc. while many of their counterparts enjoy themselves flying kites on the road and computer in the games at home. Over
T. Sakhrie(1923-1956)Excerpts from the writings of Late T. Sakhrie, Secretary NNC; from the book, ‘The Vision of T. Sakhrie for a Naga Nation’ by Ahu Sakhrie.“Truly we are a peculiar people. We are
Tezenlo ThongIs the choice of early Nagas to build their villages on hilltops or ridges in any way related to the alleged widespread and deeply entrenched practices of headhunting? Western colonial writers have