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Mental Health and Wellness – Aghatoli Chophi, Assistant Professor, Department of English

Aghati K ChophiWorld Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on 10th of October. The theme for this year is “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World”. Young people today are constantly battling with the trauma of mental illness leading them to take drastic steps such as suicide. Mental illness is a serious issue and yet many do not seek help because of the social stigma associated with it. Keeping in mind this year’s theme, let us all raise awareness and extend support to those who are struggling with mental health.

 

Mental Health and Wellness

The world health organization estimates that 80,000 people die each year due to suicide which roughly translates as one person per every 40 seconds and suicide was the leading cause among 15 to 29 years old annually. According to research conducted by Nagaland Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) in 2015, Nagaland was the second least suicidal state in the country with 21 cases (0.9℅) behind Bihar with 0.5%. But there was an increase of 61.5% in 2015 compared to 2014 which recorded in 13 cases. In the North-eastern states, NCRB recorded 12,802(5%) cases from 2001 to 2012.

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Keepers of Culture – Dr. Imlisunep, Assistant Professor, Economics Department

Dr. Imlisunep Chankery

Culture is the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterize a society or a group. It includes creative expressions, community practices and material forms influenced by the social memory without which culture cannot exist. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, and no future. Culture stands survives on the shoulders of the people.

Keepers of Culture

A couple of years ago, I attended a workshop in Noida at V.V.Giri National Labour Institute for almost a month. Researchers from every part of the country converged to be a part of this programme. After a hectic schedule, the workshop finally came to an end. On the last evening, a cultural programme was organised and all the participants were asked to present a cultural song or dance. All the participants eagerly waited for the cultural programme to unfold, as we all belonged to different cultural backgrounds and it was an evening to celebrate the cultural diversity of the country. Continue reading →

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IF I GOVERN NAGALAND – Iziedile (Class 11 Commerce):Winner – Ningtoulung Gangmei (BBA 1st semester) :Runners up

“IF I GOVERN NAGALAND”

Here’s what the winners of the oratory competition held on 15th September at Summer Fest 2018 had to say.

Iziedile (Class 11 Commerce) – Winner

According to Public Affairs Index 2018 released by Public Affairs Centre, Nagaland is among one of the worst governed states in India. And according to Ease of Living Index recently released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, our state capital Kohima is the second most unliveable city in India. So, if I rule Nagaland I would surely have many responsibilities on my shoulders. Being one of the worst governed states, I will have to work on almost every issue that constitutes governing, but today I would like to discuss on a few key points that I think should be worked on first if Nagaland is to get back on track.

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A ‘Book’ a Day – Noyingbeni T. Erui, Assistant Professor, Department of English

Sometimes, you read a book and it transports you into another world, and you become convinced that all living humans must read the book too. Books are the silent and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.

The other day, one of the colleagues asked about my views on why majority of students in Nagaland have bad writing skills. I promptly replied, “Lack of reading habit,” casually. Later, the more I thought about it, the more I realised the depths of feelings I had for my incessant fetish of reading which was like breathing to me. On the contrary, there are many who just ‘can’t find’ the time for reading or who simply find it plain boring. I have heard these replies over the years but I’ve never been able to wrap my head around the thought that something like reading can be boring at all! 

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Tell A Tale! – Rajesh Tanti, Asst. Professor, Department of Commerce

Stories are not only an effective tool to encourage us in different aspects of our life, but it can also make us feel less alone. If we are reading a story that moves us, we can feel the emotions of the writer and subconsciously connect to our own story that we live every moment. Human civilization needs mythology. It needs bedrock of story and legend to live coherently. World at the end is shaped by two things-the stories told and the memories they leave behind.

“The world is shaped by two things — stories told and the memories they leave behind.”
 Vera Nazarian

 Tell A Tale!

Whether you are a housewife, student, businessman, teacher, politician or religious leader; we all love stories to share and hear as well. Storytelling is not a new concept to mankind. It is as old as civilization is! Today our life is influenced by stories in different form like Movies, books, music, news media, religions, architecture, and painting. Although the methods have changed, the desire to tell and hear stories has remained unchanged, and still greatly impacts the way we look at life.
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Believe in Being the Best – Asani Eshena, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management




“To be a great Champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are”- Muhammad Ali

Believe in Being the Best 

In this world of 7.6 billion of the populace on Earth, there would be scarcely any being who does not want to be successful. Success is something which everyone craves and yearns for but it does not come easily. Daily, we witness and encounter a number of people who work hard and strive for success. Today we live in a globalized and competitive era, where only the best survive and win. Indeed, success does not come easily. Though it’s hard, people go through it because success is truly the zest of life. We really have to work hard, shed tears and sweat, go through thick and thin, hardships, turmoil and what not. But one aspect of success which is consistently required the most for any given field is to believe in YOU. You want to live a really successful life- Start believing in yourself first!
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TEACHING: PASSION OR A JOB? – Onentila Longkumer, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Education

“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.” – Nikos Kazantsakis

 

TEACHING: PASSION OR A JOB?

 
While writing this article, I am reminded of an experience. An elder was preparing me to face a teacher interview. Assuming question that came up was, “what is the best quality you think a teacher should possess?” Passion was the first answer that struck our mind. According to me, passion is when you invest more energy with enthusiasm and excitement on something than it is required. It is when you have a strong interest for something and you enjoy that feeling and therefore, as and when I introspect as a teacher; I arrived at conclusion that teaching is nothing but a passion out of which flows ideas and creativity which has the potential to change the world of students, and also the society at large. Continue reading →
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Don’t Be A Whacko, Stop TOBACCO! – Sene Changru, Assistant Professor, Department of History

Tobacco use is a global epidemic. As with adults, it poses a serious health threat to youth and young adults and has significant implications for this nation’s public and economic health in the future. Despite thousands of constructive programs to reduce youth smoking and hundreds of thousands of media stories on the dangers of tobacco use, generation after generation continues to use this deadly product and family after family continues to suffer the devastating consequences. However, the battle with this deadly ‘plant’ of Tobacco must be continued aggressively so that the future of the present, as well as coming generations can be secured.

Don’t Be A Whacko, Stop TOBACCO!

 
As we all know, to lead a healthy life regular exercise and food that are best for our body are essential. It was only possible because of the consciousness that developed with scientific progress. One habit that is really common in our Naga society is the consumption of tobacco. Public awareness in 2003 conducted by the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, required packages to contain warnings about the many bad side effects that can be experienced as a result of consuming tobacco. Despite the obvious health risks, there are still many people who ignored the warnings. Continue reading →
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The Missing Principles in Naga Society – Zuchano Khuvung, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

Moral and ethical values as social categories are crucial for generating a sound culture in any given society. However, people tend to make decisions based on the actions and choices of others, which at times could lead to dangerous persuasions. Ethical values and moral principles must thus be used as an effective guide on which the foundation of a civilized society is built.

 

The Missing Principles in Naga Society

 
As a concerned individual, every time I try to ponder on the prevailing state of affairs, I find the two very basic principles missing; “being mindful of others” and “the realization that being in service, whichever profession or occupation we may have, is an obligation”. We owe each other and to the community or the society that we reside, as individuals and as being a part of the organized whole, the possible contributions that we can make. People in our society today care less about the impact of our actions or inaction on our very existence as social beings. The fact that we are social animals and need each other implies that we understand and respect each other; otherwise if we are too selfish to care and think about others then any individual as such better exist in isolation which i believe is next to impossible. Therefore, since by nature man social animal, he is subjected to the cardinal obligation to be useful for humanity.

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The Digital Age and the Naga Populace – Dr. Alomi Cynthia Shikhu, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology


We live in an unconventional world where digital media is rapidly taking over a significant part of our lives. Digital media has become such a powerful tool that what is projected can easily influence the people positively and negatively.  And so, the freedom that comes in this digital age is not free but it carries along a sense of responsibility as well. 

 

The Digital Age and the Naga Populace

 
With the change of time and generation, the channel of communication is also changing. Source of information which was collected through newspapers and radios are now received through internet which is readily available at the tip of fingers. Social Media which has revolutionized the internet has the capacity to provide information on a larger scale. So besides listening and reading, visual information has become an important part of information. Media functions in such a way that it impacts our daily lives, our choices in fashion or food, the lifestyle we live, the mode of communication, the cars we drive etc. We might not be aware of its effect but media directly or indirectly is influencing our lives. Today, media has dominated the Naga populace not only individually but also collectively.