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  • FNTA and the larger Naga Political question
    Dr N Janbemo HumtsoeWokhaIf we revisit the genesis of the Naga political struggle, it was never tribal, district-based, or state-centric. It was civilizational. The struggle was rooted in the existence, identit
  • The Political Tinderbox of Manipur
    Ngaranmi Shimray New DelhiThe façade of calm in Manipur is a mirage. The state is a political tinderbox characterised by a fractured society in which the three largest communities—Meiteis, Nagas and Kuk
  • Love in Action
    Letlal Haokip, DelhiDear brothers and sisters of Manipur, Christianity came to Manipur nearly a hundred years ago. Since then, the states Christian community has produced many missionaries who serve in various
  • The Sunset of Our Lives
    Khrietuonyü NoudiIt is said that democracy as a form of government and a societal system originated in the city-states of ancient Greece. But for many centuries the world did not pay any regards to the idea an
  • Friendship Recession in India: An Alarming Trend
    Prof Mithilesh Kumar SinhaRetired Professor, Nagaland University, LumamiFriendship serves as the cornerstone of social connections and is a crucial element of human existence. It significantly contributes to pe
  • AI, board exams, and choosing the right path: A wake-up call for Nagaland’s students
    Pele GeorgeAs board exams approach, students across Nagaland are feeling the pressure. The expectation to score well is real, but the bigger question for many is about the future. Which course should I choose?
  • Transparency is the essence of trust
    (A note on Administration, Functioning, and Development Projects)Zeluosielie KehieSovima Village, ChümoukedimaThe administration and functioning of the government play a crucial role in ensuring good governanc
  • The Great Decoupling: Passing the Fire, Not Worshiping the Ashes
    Amba JamirSenior Policy Analyst & Development StrategistA global alarm was sounded this week. On February 5, 2026, The Guardian in the article Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global e
  • Prosperity, One Recipe at a Time
    From ingredients training to retail shelves, American agricultural products are finding new roles across Indian kitchens and marketsCharvi AroraSPAN Magazine, U.S. Embassy New DelhiFood choices shape more than
  • No to violence: Christians must set an example
    Letlal HaokipDelhiIt is deeply painful and unfortunate to witness two Christian tribal communities in Manipur fighting among themselves and burning houses because of the reckless actions of a few intoxicated in
  • NISAR: Strengthening Earth Science
    NASA scientist Rajat Bindlish discusses how NISAR will advance Earth observation and measure complex natural processes, strengthening U.S.-India scientific collaborationZahoor Hussain BhatSPAN MagazineAccurate
  • Fighting Synthetic Drugs at the Source
    How the Drug Enforcement Administration fights the diversion of precursor chemicals that threaten public safetyCharvi AroraSPAN Magazine, U.S. Embassy New DelhiSynthetic drugs do not begin on the street. They b
  • Developing U.S.-India Tech Leaders
    A partnership between Ohio State University and IIT Bombay expands educational exchange in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and materials to build a world-class workforce.Krittika SharmaSPAN Magazine, U.
  • Rejoinder to the article “Why not decolonise Kohima to Kewhima or Kewhira”
    This rejoinder is in response to the opinion piece titled Why not decolonise Kohima to Kewhima or Kewhira. While the article raises an interesting linguistic and historical discussion, certain factual and custo
  • Manipur at a Constitutional and Social Crossroads
    Dipak KurmiManipur today stands at a deeply consequential moment in its constitutional, social, and moral history, marked by prolonged unrest, administrative paralysis, and an erosion of trust between communiti
  • In search of a new world order: who shapes the future?
    Santhoshraja VAs the world races through 2026, the societies of the post-Cold War era are cracking under the weight of humiliations, unbroken tensions, and shifting power dynamics. The new wave of Jeffrey Epste
  • Why are we so discourteous to fellow mourners?
    Hukato ChishiMerhulietsa, Kohima Sometimes, late at night, I find myself wondering whether we truly honoured the dead at the funerals we attended. Did we celebrate the life that was lived? Did we leave car
  • A new season of hope in Nagaland
    Mathew Rongmei In politics, as in life, coming together can change everything. For the people of Nagaland, a ruggedly beautiful state in northeast India, a new season of hope began on a landmark day last O
  • FOLLOW ME: THE DIVINE COMMAND
    Dr RK Behera Principal, MGM CollegeIn a world crowded with voices, opinions, and competing loyalties, the call of Follow Me rings with undiminished urgency. It is not a casual invitation; it is a searching
  • Born into corruption, raised in confusion
    The struggle for integrity and clarity in Naga societyDr. Bendang AndrewMany of todays young people have grown up in a system where irregularities are normalized, shortcuts are common and truth is often the fir
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