Shweta MukundanDeep within the heart of an untouched forest in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, lies an ancient sacred grove, where natures pulse beats in harmony with time. Mawphlang, which translat
Elavenil ValarivanAs the Asian Games conclude, India can look back with pride at the performances of its athletes, while reflecting on where we must improve. For those of us who compete, this is the rhythm of s
Tshering TobgayOn 27 July 2019, I met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.My party had been eliminated in Bhutans elections ten months earlier and was no longer represented in Parliament. I was neither prime
Ashok GulatiTwenty-five years is a long enough period to look back and ask what Narendra Modis governance, first as Chief Minister and then as Prime Minister, has meant for Indian agriculture. This journey bega
Izirangbe Hegui (Izi)UTC BangaloreThe recent deaths linked to suspected spurious liquor in Nagaland should not be treated merely as another crime story or another episode of illegal alcohol consumption. They sh
Mathew RongmeiDimapurI was watching an interview on HornbillTV recently - Dhiraj Sharma, Monalisa Changkija, Imkong Walling and Al Ngullie in conversation. It was one of those discussions that stays with you. A
Z LoheFor decades, the people of Nagaland in general and the Nagas of Nagaland in particular have been subdued to the whims and fancies of certain groups of pseudo Naga nationalists and certain State politician
ShibdasGhoseDimapur, Nagaland Before a babys arrival, every parents has certain expectations for their off-spring. Dance learning or music classes, sports and so on are often imagined as a part of a childs
Dr. John Mohan RazuThree years passed by; theres no negotiation in prospect. If negotiations arent taking place, then the entire peace process is in limbo. It could be intentional or deliberate because election
Longevity should not merely add years to life; systems must ensure that the elderly can live with dignity, agency, security and joyMonalisa ChangkijaI had two great-grandmothers, both of whom lived several year
Dr RK BeheraPrincipal MGM CollegeWhen you climb up a mountain, you bend; when you climb down, you stand up straight. So it is with life: humbleness raises you up, while pride brings you down. Life is much like
Kevisemeü ChaseResearcherAn agricultural field is never just a field; for generations, among the Angami Nagas, it has been a place where cultivation, community, belief and tradition come together. The sowing o
Y Vikheho SwuFormer Minister, NagalandThe first time I met uncle Niketu was in early 1993, when the Naga Students Federation (NSF) and the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) jointly organized the ye
Abalü MedeoGrace Higher Secondary SchoolOn my walk to school that rainy day,I chanced upon a father in a loving way.He held his sons hand, a gentle guide,A scene that stirred my heart, deep inside.I thought of
Limhachan Kikon Duncan BostiThe latest exchange over SC Jamirs reading of Naga history and Professor Xavier P. Maos response in the public space is about more than a disagreement over the past. History des
Rev Dr Mar Pongener, General Secretary and Dr Villo Naleo, Secretary, Social ConcernsNagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC)The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) reaffirms its longstanding moral conviction
Neisakholie ZiephrüSenior Citizen1. The Naga political issue is well known to all—our leaders, intellectuals, and the common people alike. The memorandum outlining the rights and demands of the Nagas was sub
General Advisory1) For the month of October, farmers in Nagaland should focus on preparing fields for winter crops, soil moisture conservation and managing orchard hygiene as the monsoon
Jyotish Barman and Homeswar KalitaICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland CentreWith rising input costs and increasing pressure on land and water resources, farmers are looking for production systems that can generate
Lhinghoikim Touthang IFSAll across the World, World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March since 2013. Aside from this, India observes a weeklong celebration annually during the first week of Octobe