Neisevituo Sorhie’s fifth book ‘Rüve Phoumahuzou Kevo’ released

KOHIMA — Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor for School Education and SCERT, launched "Rüve Phoumahuzou Kevo" (A Journey to Sin City), a book by author Neisevituo Sorhie written in Tenyiedie, at Hotel Japfü in Kohima on Monday.

Sorhie, a life member of the Classic Club, dedicated the book to the memory of Rev. Moa Longchari, a friend of the club who passed away prematurely.

Congratulating the author, Yhome noted that people are living in greater fear than ever before and emphasised that health is now the primary concern. Caution is evident in all aspects of life, with eating safety becoming a new obsession and labels such as organic and nutritional facts gaining increased attention.

According to him, fear has transitioned from a topic for philosophers to an everyday concern for everyone. It has become a culture, affecting how people live and interact.

Stressing how fear is now ingrained in society and even simulated in mock drills, he explained that political power, or biopower, seeks to control populations through the subjugation and regulation of biological lives in social spaces. He cited examples such as census data, birth control, and mortality rates.

Metemsola Longchari, daughter of the late Rev. Moa Longchari, acknowledged the significance of the event and appreciated the companionship and shared passions within the Classic Club, which brought joy to her father.

On the day marking the fifth anniversary of the death of her father, she felt it was meaningful to gather and celebrate his life while dedicating the book to him.

Sorhie shared insights about the book, describing its goal of addressing the challenges faced by today's youth and encouraging them to forge their own paths while promoting the local language to the younger generation.

He explained that the title reflects the current societal conditions, highlighting a disconnection from Christian values and the need for individuals to adhere to ethical guidelines.

"Rüve Phoumahuzou Kevo," the fifth book by the author, was originally scheduled for release in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.