Pigs are one of the most important livestock reared by the Nagas since time immemorial. They are an integral part of Naga livelihoods and culture. Amongst the livestock, pigs account for more than 55 percent of the livestock population and the state also stand highest in per capita consumption of pork in India. The tribals …
Disadvantages of using same blood related pigs for breeding Read More »
Interpreting Lijaba – The Creator of Ao Land Tiatemsu Longkumer The Ao Nagas are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Mokokchung District of Nagaland, Northeast India. Lijaba is no less than a God to the inhabitants of Ao land, revisiting at different Anthropomorphic times as a messiah and a wisdom sage. He …
Introduction Many Naga Christians assert that Nagaland is a Christian state but such assertion is political (politicization of Christianity in Nagaland) because a state is run by the norms of the government and not religion/Christianity. The same applies to the phrase ‘Nagaland for Christ’ because Nagaland is a state that exists for the people of …
The Holistic Revival of Naga Christian Faith in Nagaland Read More »
PRESS RELEASE Date: 22nd July 2022 Eastern Nagaland is a cluster of 7 major tribes of Nagaland vis-a-vis Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Tikhir and Yimkhiung,with the formation of Naga Hill Tuensang Area (NHTA) erstwhile Tuensang Frontier Divisionin the year 1957 and Nagaland State coming into being in the year 1963 in consonance with …
I want to reaffirm what Dr. Imtisangba Longchar said, “A church that does not speak out against an unjust system is not a true church.” Naga church does not consider the social problem a theological issue but rather an issue of individual sin. The corporate or structural sin is hardly recognized. Naga church theology is …
We see chaotic situations all around us. When we read newspapers and listen to TV news, we hear about war, violence, cheating, abuse of power, and manipulation. Assembly election is knocking at the door in Nagaland, and we expect muscle power, money power, and all kinds of manipulation to capture the power. The roads, electric …
CHRISTIAN SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC SPHERES Read More »
Since the signing of the Framework Agreement on 3rd August 2015 between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India, every Naga has been yearning for the Naga Political Solution irrespective of age, tribe and geographical location. Now, it is almost seven years into the negotiations but still no sign of any outcome. Many good …
Delayed Naga Solution: A Consequence of Disunity Read More »
The Indian Film Industry as a whole has had some questionable formats and misguided representation of certain aspects of different elements over the years. It is evident, however, that the industry is progressing in terms of content and representation. One aspect that still needs a lot of progressing is the portrayal of rape in Indian …
Are Rape Scenes Being Glorified In Indian Film & Television? Read More »
“A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party; a statesman for that of his country. The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.”– James Freeman Clarke The recent political development in Nagaland was somehow on expected …
The Shepherd and the Pied Piper of Nagaland Politics Read More »
Over decades, private colleges have played a significant role in achieving quality education in the State. And with the advancement of various Educational Institutes in the State, the literacy rate has been resultantly enlarged upto 79.55% as per 2011 Census. Amongst many other professional Colleges, the three Law Colleges in Nagaland recognized by the Bar …
“AS AIR DENOTES LIFE, SO DOES LEGAL EDUCATION FOR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY” Read More »
