Category: Editorial

Since the BJP introduced its North East policy in 2014-replacing the UPA’s ‘Look East’ approach with the more assertive ‘Act East’ vision-substantial developments have unfolded in the region. Unlike its predecessor, the ‘Act East’ policy is action-oriented, emphasizing tangible projects and measurable outcomes. In characteristic fashion, the BJP has sought to distinguish its governance through…

A month after the deadly terror attack in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, security agencies are yet to make any breakthrough in tracking down the perpetrators, despite massive search operations and a high-level probe involving multiple intelligence and enforcement agencies. At least five terrorists- including three Pakistani nationals – are believed to have been involved in the…

With climate change and increasingly erratic weather patterns becoming more evident each passing year, the arrival of the monsoon from June onwards is also expected to follow a similar unpredictable course. Each year brings different weather conditions compared to the previous one, which in turn affects both the quantity and frequency of monsoon rainfall. While…

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. President for a second term signals a significant political ideological shift in the US. Majority vote for Trump suggests that liberalism, though not extinct, is losing its dominance against right wing conservatism. This decline is not due to a failure of liberal ideals per se, but rather because…

In today’s fast-paced and consumer-driven world, the rights of consumers remain a cornerstone of fair and just societies. These rights are not merely theoretical but are practical safeguards designed to protect individuals from exploitation, misinformation, and unsafe products. At their core, consumer rights encompass the right to safety, the right to information, and the right…

Road infrastructure in Nagaland remains in a highly unsatisfactory state, particularly in rural areas while urban areas show patchworks-in-progress but the main shocker remains the National Highway 29. In general condition of roads has long been a point of concern due to chronic delays in project execution, substandard construction materials, poor drainage systems, and a…

After the horrific massacre of 26 Indian tourists at Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps and installations in Pak Occupied Kashmir and areas in Pakistan from May 7 to 11, 2025. This resulted in significant losses for Pakistan according to mainstream media reports. The conflict, spanning four days, ended with a truce that,…

For years, Nagaland has witnessed, with an unsettling regularity, with numerous organizations, unions, student groups, and tribal bodies exercising the democratic space to engage in agitations, impose bandhs, and sometimes resort to locking government offices in their quest for justice. While there is nothing inherently wrong with protests, bandhs, or forced closures if some consider…

May 16, 1951 is the most important dateline and a turning point in Naga political history, when on this day, the political destiny was decided when an overwhelming 99.99% of people in the erstwhile Naga Hills, put their thumb impressions to affirm their desire to be left free to decide their future. Despite the dark…

In today’s world, the concept of ‘rights’ has become intertwined with ‘assertive power,’ while in certain societies, rights are viewed merely as privileges. The complexity lies in determining the essence of rights and discerning who has the authority to define them. Numerous rights shape current agendas, encompassing political, human, citizen’s, children’s, women’s, and youth’s rights,…