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Ensuring Socio-Economic Security for India’s Elderly

The Niti Aayog has advised the government to prepare a roadmap for the welfare of the elderly population in the country as the percentage of senior citizens will increase to 20 per cent from the present 8.6 per cent by 2050. It’s a pity that despit...

10 Mar 2024

“Irregular Availability of Non-Judicial Stamp Papers in Nagaland”

The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (the principal Act in brevity) was enacted by the British colonial government to standardise and regulate the stamp duty levied on documents and transactions across British India. It is a fundamental piece of legislation go...

09 Mar 2024

Empowerment Beyond Platitudes

That time of the year when politicians portray themselves as champions of women’s cause by talking about gender equality and highlighting government schemes for girls, while crimes against women continue unabated; and when scholars, activists, femi...

08 Mar 2024

Why Selfish? Selfishness is the Driving Force of Life

Innately selfish, humans are a manifestation of self-interest itself. From birth, individuals navigate life’s complexities, maturing and advancing with each passing day. Yet, as age sets in, strength wanes. Faced with the inevitability of aging...

08 Mar 2024

International Women’s Day

“Man can never be a woman’s equal in the spirit of selfless service with which nature has endowed her”….. Mahatma Gandhi Introduction: The entire world is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, with the them...

08 Mar 2024

Wellbeing Trends for 2024

NEW DELHI — AI, mental health, and longevity are global trends driving the ever-expanding wellbeing space in 2024. “In the face of environmental, public health, and economic challenges, it’s crucial for us to reflect on our role in creating...

07 Mar 2024

Improving the Standard of Indian Cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a tough stand on cricketers refusing to participate in domestic tournaments. Recently, the BCCI dropped two players from the list of central contracts as both skipped this year’s Ranji Trop...

07 Mar 2024

Women Leading the Way Towards the Economy of Equality

Dhuwarakha Sriram,  Chief of Yu Waahat UNICEF India Over the last decade, India has made significant strides in enhancing Women’s Labour Force Participation Rate (WLFPR). The transformative potential of increasing women’s, and especially...

07 Mar 2024

Nurturing a Frontier Naga Territory: A Rule of the People, for the People and by the People

In the intricate web of constitutional governance and the geopolitical challenges faced by India, particularly in the northeastern state of Nagaland, the idea of establishing a Frontier Naga Territory emerges as a potential solution to address longst...

07 Mar 2024

Generation-Z: The Generation in Question

What is Generation Z? Generation Z, often known as Gen Z or Zoomers comprises of people born between the years 1996 and 2010. Gen Z is currently the second youngest generation, with Millennials before and Generation Alpha after. The first Gen Zers we...

06 Mar 2024

Leadership in Nagaland

Nagaland has experienced few positive developments since attaining statehood in 1963. Ground-breaking institutional reforms such as, communitisation of elementary education, rural healthcare, power distribution and water supply earn the state a place...

06 Mar 2024

Protecting Nature’s Bounty

Sensing visible threat posed by irresponsible human activities like hunting and illegal wildlife trade across the globe, which could drive numerous animal and plant species into extinction as well as disrupt the ecosystem, the United Nations General ...

06 Mar 2024

Tapping into India’s Emerging Northeast

Despite being rich with abundant natural resources, fertile land and  geo-strategic advantage, Northeast (NE) India is yet to become a favoured investment destination. As a result, most of the region remains underdeveloped in comparison to mainl...

05 Mar 2024

Preservation of  Language, Culture, and Traditions

Across the globe, a symphony of voices sings in a multitude of languages, each carrying the weight of history, tradition, and unique perspectives. These languages are more than just tools for communication; they are the threads that weave together th...

05 Mar 2024

LGBTQIA and Western Ideologies in Nagaland. A Discussion

I would like to preface this by saying, I am currently a university student and these are mere thoughts, opinions and speculations with no factual bindings. It is not meant to cause harm or distress to any community, it is only meant to enhance discu...

05 Mar 2024

Striving for Inclusive Growth

Defying all expectations, the Indian economy registered an impressive 8.4 per cent growth in the third quarter (October-December) of the ongoing fiscal. After the robust growth in the third quarter, economists are now projecting that India may achiev...

03 Mar 2024

Better Democracy

By Monalisa Changkija Religion is a difficult subject but it impacts enormously on an individual’s life, which dictates and determines her thought processes, the way she looks at life and those around her and what happens around her. In brief, reli...

03 Mar 2024

Empowering Young Women to Chase That Entrepreneurial Dream

NEW DELHI — Gone are the days when women were limited to their households. However, the narrative has shifted nowadays as women are not just thriving in professional roles but also running some of the largest businesses in the world. Therefore, as ...

03 Mar 2024

Deficit Shrinks, Challenges Remain

Yet again, the government of Nagaland has presented a deficit budget for the financial year 2024-25, but this wasn’t unexpected as the state has been overwhelmed by an accumulated deficit for years now. What catches the eye is the government’s at...

01 Mar 2024

Prelude to Mlei-ngyi festival

The Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) brings greetings and announce the advent of Mlei-ngyi festival, which is one of the most important festivals of the Jalukie people, usually celebrated during the month “Mdui” (March 9 onwards), marks the advent of a ...

01 Mar 2024

Reviving Assam’s Tea Industry

With the production and prices of tea declining fast, the tea industry in Assam is going through a period of crisis. Infact, tea production in Assam decreased by a whopping 13 million kg in 2023. Prices have been reduced by INR 3 per kg in Guwahati T...

28 Feb 2024

Upholding the Integrity of Agreements: NNC’s Non-Signatory Status to the Shillong Accord of 1975 

In the annals of India’s history, the Shillong Accord of 1975 stands as a pivotal moment, aiming to bring peace and stability to the region. However, amid the complexities of the peace-building, the non-signatory status of the Naga National Cou...

27 Feb 2024

Peace and Naga Unity

At this juncture it is encouraging to observe the cry of our people for peace and unity in our land. The participation of Nagas in the program of ‘Nurturing Naga Peoplehood’ at Kutsapo Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre in Phek District from 16-18 Feb 202...

27 Feb 2024

World Peace Under Threat

The 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) commenced in Geneva on Monday, just two days after the Russia-Ukraine war entered its third year, with top UN officials calling for prioritising the protection of human rights and stre...

27 Feb 2024

India-Myanmar Border Fence and Indo-Naga Relation

In a highly checkered political relation that has lasted for as long as the Indo-Naga one has – almost eight decades — it is easy to miss the forest for the trees. From this perspective, the Indian government’s sudden change in its border p...

27 Feb 2024
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