Thursday, November 21, 2024
One of the greatest minds of not only the Medieval era but also the history of humanity, Thomas Aquinas, a name that is esteemed both in sacred and secular history, asserted that theology is the “queen of sciences.” This impressive axiom can leas...
22 May 2024The Advisory Committee on the Revision of Lists for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes chaired by Shri BN Lokurpublished a report on 25th August, 1965. This is commonly known as the Lokur Committee Report. It reveals several observations why the d...
17 May 2024We, the ‘Concerned Citizens” of Kohima Nagaland, celebrate the 16th. May 2024, at Kohima, which is the ‘Naga Plebiscite Day’ and on this occasion, we issue this rejoinder to remind us of our past and to move ahead with clarity of thought, int...
17 May 2024Every day is mothers’ day. A week into the Mothers’ Day celebration that we had just observed, I was just scanning through google search and stumbled upon an interesting caption, “A woman is a generation”. I found this phrase very intriguing....
16 May 2024In the heartland of the Naga people, amidst the rugged terrain and verdant landscapes, there exists a spirit that refuses to yield, a spirit characterised by resilience and unwavering determination. Over the course of many decades, the Nagas have con...
14 May 2024Who changed your life from savage to pretty tame? Who changed your life from primitive to modern? Who changed your life from barbarism to civilisation? Who transformed your life from tiger evil spirit to calmness spirit? Nagas have undergone an...
13 May 2024“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Mermillod Introduction: The term Mother is in reference to a woman who takes responsibility for children who may or may not be b...
12 May 2024The concept of a partyless Government in a Parliamentary Democracy should be a cause for concern but much less a cause for celebration. Partyless Government in a Parliamentary Democracy is in fact a faceless and a visionless Government. The obvious r...
12 May 2024In the vast expanse of human emotions, there exists a bond that transcends all boundaries, defies all logic, and illuminates the deepest corners of the heart – a mother’s love. It is a force so pure, so unconditional, that it weaves the very ...
12 May 2024The greed of the rich and the privileged is toxic to the growth and existence of the poor and the underprivileged. Throughout the history of mankind there has always been a great divide between the rich and the poor. It doesn’t take a rocket sc...
11 May 2024Soft whispers at early day, A mother’s warm embrace, The dusk’s giver of my way. Tracks leading to loving base, Her garden’s comfort stays. Wind whispers dance, Playful butterflies sway. While treasures prance, Sweet birds singing lay, A journe...
11 May 2024I’m going to turn 22 soon. It’s a weird age, this. You’re young, you’re wild and you have so many ideas. And yet at the same time, you feel like you’re late- like time is running out. Am I too early or am I too late? Is ...
09 May 2024Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is observed from May 7 to May 13, focusing on the mental well-being of children and adolescents. As a psychologist, I have received numerous distressing cases at my counseling centre this year, particular...
09 May 2024A disturbing trend has emerged since 2022 in the push by Meitei organisations spearheading the demand for ST (Scheduled Tribe) status. It has become a relay race with the first runner, STDCM (Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur), carrying out...
09 May 2024The present government is trying its best to develop the country. Lots of initiatives are being undertaken to give a better look. However, some initiatives are cruel and unjust. They try to intrude upon the social and religious life of the people wit...
02 May 2024How long should the public bear the brunt of unabated tax? The businessmen are never at a loss as the same is recovered from consumers. The public is in confusion about whom to blame – the GOI or the NPGs for the unabated tax, as each faction h...
02 May 2024Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland, acts as a vital economic link for the state and the surrounding region, including parts of Assam. So, indefinite business closure in the city has a severe cascading effect on the people residing there- those w...
28 Apr 2024Extortion is the act of demanding money, property or services from an individual, business establishment, company or shop owner using force or intimidation. It typically involves threats, violence or damage to force the victims with demands. Extortio...
28 Apr 2024Sir, the issue of unnecessary unions and organisations in Nagaland state is reaching a critical point, with numerous groups forming for no significant reasons and with profit as their main motive. These unions/organisations are popping up everywhere ...
27 Apr 2024Shutter down of businesses was necessitated as a despair against the Government’s inaction. However, making it indefinite is a suicide as it only compounds the already prevalent misery in the society. We are all aware that Nagaland is in the grip o...
27 Apr 2024Manipur has been evolving as an entity through the ages under different rulers with varying degrees of administrative and political control over hill areas. Dramatic changes in the Meitei society took place during the reign of Maharaj Pamheiba when S...
27 Apr 2024I am firmly convinced that the passionate will for justice and truth has done more to improve man’s condition than calculating political shrewdness which in the long run only breeds general distrust. ~ Albert Einstein “Let justice flow fr...
27 Apr 2024To, The Honourable Chief Minister Government of Nagaland, Kohima Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Address Illegal Deductions From Contractors And Suppliers. Esteemed Sir, I hope this letter finds you in good health. I’m writing to you concerning a ...
27 Apr 2024In the age of information overload, journalism stands as a beacon of truth, accountability, and storytelling. For those embarking on their post-secondary journey, the field of journalism offers a dynamic and fulfilling career path. Whether you’...
25 Apr 2024The other day there was a very interesting and very rare congratulatory message carried in our local dailies about celebration of 81st Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Saku Lungkumer (106 years) and Mrs. Nukmila Jamitsur (104 years) on April 23, 2024 who h...
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