The three-generation rule
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, “Wealth does not sustain beyond three generations.” It is sometimes expressed in English as ‘rags to riches and back again in three…
Scientific community
The dictionary definition of science is that it is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through…
Where is the money?
It is now almost two months since the Chief Minister of Nagaland, who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that an amount of Rs.1.7 crore…
They’re winning gold medals
Nagaland’s performance at the 2nd Northeast Olympic Games 2022 was laudable. Nagaland won a total of 79 medals including 18 gold, 17 silver and 44 bronze medals. Nagaland finished 5th…
Press in Mokokchung
The National Press Day is celebrated, in essence, to highlight the importance of a free and independent press in India. It is not for nothing that the press is regarded…
Motivation, and lack of it
People often have multiple motives for engaging in any one behavior. Motivation might be extrinsic, whereby a person is inspired by outside forces—other people or rewards. Motivation can also be…
On Children’s Day
Children’s Day is celebrated every year across India on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister who was known to have been…
Research we must
Unemployment in Nagaland is a real problem. That is undeniable. Same goes with Mokokchung. Just the other day, the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung was talking about how educated youths should…
Lilliputians
Satire or parody as an entertaining form of social commentary has been used for a long time, particularly in English literature. Although it is usually meant to be humorous, its…
A glimmer of hope for education
The latest notification by the Nagaland Board of School Education regarding introduction of two levels of Mathematics question papers for HSLC Examinations from 2024 is an interesting development, one that…