Recently, I came across an interesting article in Tehelka magazine which outlined how the Mizoram Presbyterian Church has taken the responsibility to ensure that the assembly polls in Mizoram are free and fair.

Following are excerpts from the article:

- A powerful moral watchdog, the Mizoram Peoples’ Forum (MPF) - sponsored by the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod will set up offices in every village to monitor the elections.

- “Our main aim is to ensure that free and fair elections are held. We’re working very hard to convince people not to accept gifts from candidates” - Rev. Lalbikmawia, Executive Secretary of the Synod Read the rest of this entry »

It is always a joy to communicate with Nagas who have achieved through hard work and determination. Over the years, I’ve interviewed many such Nagas for Kuknalim.com. We can learn so much from them. They inspire us to do more in life.

One such person I interviewed lately was Amongla Aier, the first Indian Police Service (IPS) officer among Naga women.

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I always felt good people die early. May be there is a need for good people up there!

Last two days have been hectic, stressful and so much filled with emotions and pain. I lost my good friend Theja,  a final year Information Technology student who already got placement in Satyam Info Systems. He was young, lively and was looking forward to work in one of India’s top companies. He had made plans to celebrate Christmas with his family this winter. And then comes death –when it is most unexpected. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s not every day that we get to see a Naga designer making waves at a National Fashion week. The Delhi Fashion week this year featured our very own Atsu Sekhose. Read the rest of this entry »

These days, Indians are defying gravity - be it the white cricket balls launched from the wooden bats of cricketers at the Indian Premier League or the historic launch of the PSLV rocket recently which sent 10 satellites into orbit. The former has become quiet common these days with T20 cricket gaining popularity but the later is something which does not happen often. Only Russia, which managed to launch 13 satellites into space comes close to the feat. Rockets remind me of our former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He was among the pioneering scientists in this field. I’m sure he must be very proud and delighted to hear the news… Read the rest of this entry »

Many people have had the opportunity to meet Dr SC Jamir after he became the Governor of Goa. I think it’s mainly because he’s holding a constitutional position which is less taxing as compared to his previous responibilities.  I think he’s also kind enough to meet delegations and individuals espcially from Nagaland and gives them importance. So, last winter, while on a holiday in Goa, one sunny day I decided to head for the Raj Bhavan in Panjim. Read the rest of this entry »