George Bernard Shaw had said that politics was the last resort for scoundrels. But looking at the current situation, we can also say that it is the first resort of artistic thieves who know how to weave a story around…

According to an Indian political scientist, the state is a proven bad administrator because of its reluctance to unburden itself despite being unable to carry its burden effectively. The statement may seem howsoever debatable, but when we page through the…

We live in a place, where every soul is confused and finds itself caught between the devil and the deep sea. The situations that arise in such conditions of enormous mental stress sows insecurity that a human psyche confronts every…

We are a people who have become too impatient. We want everything immediately. In all matters concerning our daily life we exhibit extreme impatience. It has been said that of late there are three specific features common to all Nagas…

Whatever one says, one fact remains that Nagaland is a unique land. And sure enough, its people are also unique – especially the youth. It is dynamic yet at the same time laidback; innocent yet sharp. Our youth may have…

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling against India in a critical trade dispute, ordering it to stop all export promotion schemes, is a serious issue, which can hit adversely the exports from the country. It is important to note that…

Notwithstanding our reputation as one of the most corrupt state in India, Nagaland, it can be said, is not especially corrupt. The national capital probably leads the pack. Nothing moves in Delhi without hefty gratuities. Itching palms are in no…

Violation of rights of Indian citizens allegedly by governments at the centre and various states on privacy in terms of communication facilities is nothing new and such violations by international tech companies is a serious issue. Such violations become all…

It is a fact that governance is the key issue, which presently needs to be addressed as far as our state is concerned. We are aware that our state receives huge amount of money from the center every year for…

There is a flood that comes once in a century, destroys properties. But there is a flood that comes annually, destroys generations and cripples minds. And it is on a mass scale, and we are all its victims. But we…