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Trends in Higher Education and Career

Dr. Walunir There is a renewed debate on the objective of education amongst academicians and academic administrators especially faced with ‘Industry 4.0’: whether education should continue to serve moral or material purpose of humanity. Even thou...

28 Mar 2024

Better state

Nagaland, the Land of festivals, is also the land where corner walls of buildings accessible by the public are covered with a favorite decorative paint, betel nut [pan/tamul] spit. And office building compounds, the compounds of educational institute...

28 Mar 2024

Flying Jewels of Nagaland

Northeast India, one of the most diverse biodiversity hotspots, is home to the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ecosystem, high altitude forests, rainforests, hills, valleys and grasslands, which are a perfect habitat for butterflies to thrive. The Riversi...

26 Mar 2024

A guide to finding inner strength

In life, we all face moments when it seems like the odds are stacked against us and no one believes in our abilities. It is during these times that we may feel lost, discouraged, and even hopeless. But what if I told you that the most important perso...

26 Mar 2024

Whispers of the Past: Unveiling the Enigmatic Kachari Ruins of Dimapur

Nestled amidst the bustling town of Dimapur in Nagaland, India, lie the Kachari ruins, silent sentinels whispering tales of a bygone era. These enigmatic remnants, believed to date back to the 10th century, stand as a testament to the once-flourishin...

25 Mar 2024

Chronology: From Backward Tract to Frontier Territory

The process of the isolation of Eastern Areas can be traced back to 20th century with the creation of Excluded Area in the Naga Hills District under the province of Assam. So before we proceed to the discussion of the current contemporary problem, it...

24 Mar 2024

The Start of Holy Week

Palm Sunday Introduction: Holy Week, in the Christian church, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, observed with solemnity as a time of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ. In the Greek and Roman liturgical books, it is called the Great Week ...

23 Mar 2024

Predicament of Naga Hoho: a social perspective

The Naga society in time past was not an organised society.  It was only with the rising of NNC, the Nagas were awakened to the call for unity of Nagas as a distinct tribal people with their identity among other tribal groups of people. The cons...

23 Mar 2024

Dream of Crossing 400 in 2024: Mathematics

Finally, the hour has come for which the people of the whole country were waiting. The Election Commission has announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections. The first phase begins on April 19. The results of the election are coming on June 4. PM M...

18 Mar 2024

Journey From My Heart – Rising Youth of Eastern Nagaland

With the resplendent dawn casting its golden embrace upon the land of our forefathers, I, Liose T Sangtam, Son of Eastern Nagaland, stand before you- my dear brothers, sisters, fellow patriots and the rising youth of Eastern Nagaland. Fellow citizens...

17 Mar 2024

A Vision for Cultivating Champions

Sports transcends the realm of mere physical activity; it weaves itself into the very fabric of a society, shaping individuals and communities. In Nagaland, a state brimming with youthful potential and a rich sporting heritage, fostering a robust spo...

14 Mar 2024

The Significance of World Consumer Rights Day

Every year the 15th of March is observed as the ‘World Consumer Rights Day’(WCRD) globally and Nagaland is also observing with rest of the world. The significance of this day is that on March 15, 1962 President John F. Kennedy spoke before the US...

14 Mar 2024

Like the Slumdog Millionaire

From One FYUGP Student to Another Danny Boyle’s Academy award winning film, “Slumdog Millionaire” brings the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. Jamal fin...

12 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

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

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

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

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

Suspense Over Alleged HSSLC Question Leak

The issue around the alleged English question leak in the ongoing HSSLC Examination conducted by NBSE is one of great concern. A number of students did not seem to be convinced by the statement given by the board denying leakage of the paper and laun...

26 Feb 2024

Role of Education in Realising the Dream of Developed India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to see India as a developed country by the year 2047. While addressing the recent Vikas Bharat Vikas Chhattisgarh program, Modi said that 10 years ago I had said that we will create such an India, which our earlier ...

26 Feb 2024

Gender Inequality: The Role of a Mother

In any given society in order to prosper, a well ordered family is desirable to bring change. Family is the backbone of constructing a well- balanced environment. And it is the mother who plays a prominent role in the upbringing of a child. She is th...

24 Feb 2024
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