Ngaugongbe (PwD)Special EducatorCensus is not just about counting numbers of people. The census decides who is seen by government’s planning, budgets and services. For Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), an acc
C Yeilih KonyakThe media is central to the working of any democracy. For citizens to form opinions about events, leaders, or policies, they must be able to access reliable information. It is through the media t
Moajungshi MenonNagaland recently made headlines for an unfortunate reason, according to the Tourism Ministry’s latest report, it ranks as the second least visited state in the entire North East region. In 20
K NabenSocial Worker, DhansiriparThe Dimasa (Kachari) tribal of Nagaland have always been part and parcel of the greater Naga society and never felt different from other tribes. The feeling of oneness with the
Menkato V AwomiDimapur Have you ever been to this place called dissatisfaction? You eat something, but you’re not satisfied. You exercise, sweat, and push yourself, but somehow you’re still not satisfi
Selie VisaDying on the cross, Jesus gave seven statements (commonly referred to as "The Seven Sayings from the Cross"). These statements…the last of a dying man… enable us to see into the very core… the v
On September 27, 2025, in the heart of Zunheboto, a momentous convergence unfolded, one that may well be remembered as a defining moment in the long and complex journey of the Naga people. Like the Jotsoma and
Dr RK BeheraPrincipal, MGM CollegeDr. Richard R. Ernst, the 1991 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, whose pioneering work in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) once remarked: “Children didn’t need any teachers, but
K.DhanapalRetired Forest Officer and Birder from Tamil NaduWhen you are near a fast-flowing stream in a tropical or sub-tropical forest in the Himalayas, you are likely to encounter a high-pitched whistle follo
Selie Visa“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God”(Colossians 3:1).The apostle Paul exhorts the Colossians to heavenl
Dr Nsungbemo EzungWokha TownThe enigma of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Indian social and political discourse, and its controversial role since its founding in 1925, and its impact in the country was bes
General Advisory• As October marks the end of the monsoon in many regions, trees might start facing water stress. Apply mulch around the base of trees /bamboos to retain moisture in the
Dr Hannah Krujia and Veralu HesuhTwo young Naga entrepreneurs are involved in hydroponic technique through the sponsorship of NEIDA. Vesalu Puro, an MSW (Urban and Rural Community Development) is a young enthus
Pastor Letlal HaokipDelhiIn today’s digital era, mobile devices have become an integral part of life, particularly among young people. With the rise of smartphones and easy access to the internet, youth are m
Ngaranmi Shimray New DelhiManipur’s continuing ethnic strife has exposed a deep structural crisis in the state’s governance model. The democratic majoritarian rule in a pluralistic society in Manipur h
Selie VisaScripture: James 3:1-12 NIV1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is n
Vikiho KibaDimapur, the commercial heart of Nagaland, stands today as a paradox, a city of light dimmed by its own shadows. Its streets bustle with commerce, its skyline rises with ambition, and its people prof
Along LongkumerFormer EditorThe current broken state of roads in the State capital Kohima, commercial hub Dimapur and across other districts of Nagaland has been published and reported in numerous media platfor
Ekyimo ShitirieKohimaIs rain the nemesis of road? Rain seems to follow roads and make them break out in potholes. For all its image as the gentle source of life-giving water, rain, we are given to believe, batt
Sonal BhasinA few years ago, while sitting quietly with my own thoughts, a realisation came to me. Our own story is never ours alone, it is woven from the countless stories of people we meet, exchange thoughts