The Iron Dome has been breached; what does it entail?
On Saturday, Israel woke up to a massive terror attack by the Hamas group that broke through Israel’s Iron Dome system, firing over 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip. The…
Nokpu Village: A Model for Wildlife Conservation
The Nokpu Senso Mungdang has adopted a resolution to conserve wildlife in the village, and it is a model for others to follow. The resolution was passed in 2022 and…
Businesses are not charity baskets
The Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has recently issued a statement expressing concerns about the increasing burden on local businesses due to a surge in requests for support…
The Fleeting Nature of Life
In the grand tapestry of existence, human life is but a fleeting moment—a fragile, transient gift that often eludes our grasp just when we believe we’ve secured it. It’s a…
A Call to Action during National Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Week, celebrated annually from 2 – 8 October, is a time to reflect on our responsibility to protect and preserve the diverse wildlife that graces our land. In…
The Red Pill, The Red Coat
The appointment of a non-indigenous, non-Naga individual as a Gaon Burah (GB) in Dimapur has raised eyebrows and ignited a contentious debate. This development has left many questioning the changing…
Let Aadhaar-enabled PDS Be a Step towards Efficiency and Transparency
It is interesting to note that food grains under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Household (PHH) are to be distributed exclusively through Aadhar-enabled ePOS machines in Mokokchung Town from…
Ahom-Naga Relations: A Shared History, A Shared Future
The relationship between the Ahom and Naga communities is a complex and storied one, spanning centuries of shared history. The Ahom-Naga relationship has been marked by a complex interplay of…
Pothole-free Highways: A Bumpy Road Ahead
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that the government is working on a policy to ensure that there are no potholes on national highways…
‘Saam, Daam, Dand, Aur Bhed’
The concept of “saam, daam, dand, aur bhed” (negotiation, price, punishment, and difference) is attributed to Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, an ancient Indian philosopher, statesman, teacher, strategist, and royal…