A certain surreal absurdity has come to gnaw at the centre of democratic opposition to the Modi regime. Till the Congress’s ruling family bows out of the picture, the fight against creeping authoritarianism will just not take off...

My Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 23rd edition, defines infection this way: “A disease caused by microorganisms, esp. those that release toxins or invade body tissue.” (P. 1242.) Toxin is defined as “a poisonous substance, a poison.” (P. 2373.)..

“Immediately sanitise the whole office” “We are in danger” “We worked on the same file that day” “He roamed all around the office” “He sat opposite me that day”.....

Considering the prevailing situation due to COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur, some guidelines and suggestions for safe reopening of educational institutions are highlighted here to draw the attention of authority concerned ..

Ringo PebamMy generation grew up calling each other “Bhai”. Even girls to some extent call each other “Bhai”. When one calls “Etao” or “Eta” or “Marup”, many feel it is outdated.I call my father&..

Janghaolun HaokipContd from previous issueThe mind has to be subjected to objective interpretation, and it has to be made to observe in more profound aspects than only through substantial perception.A lot can then simply be prevented if we think a little ..

The best and the worst is yet to floor you – so, keep practicing. The worst you thought happened so far – is just another one lesser compared to the one just happened that you are still stuck in. Confused? It only is the worst if you..

All in one peace: Reading between the lines of Governor RN Ravi’s letter to Nagaland CM..

Health is defined as a “state of being free from illness or injury”. Although, being healthy encompasses a myriad of aspects but primarily its the physical and mental states which are of most importance. Physical health is a top ..

Despite the indisputable scientific evidence that tobacco kills, the tobacco industry has been conniving to use every trick possible to protect and increase its profits. Over 8 million people die of tobacco use worldwide every year. ..

The word ‘webinar’ is a blend of ‘web’ and ‘seminar’. A webinar is an event held on the internet which is attended exclusively by an online audience. This distinguishes it from a webcast, which also includes the presence..

Moisture is the skin’s basic requirement. It keeps the skin soft, healthy and youthful. All ageing skins have a lack of moisture. The amount of moisture that the skin holds makes a great difference to its texture...

Mobile applications generate large amount of revenue for the App-publishers, whether it is WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Gmail, Paytm or TikTok, and are what make your phones and tablets smart..

Pregnancy is often considered to be a wonderful and exciting time in any woman’s life. Pregnant women are said to emit a “pregnancy glow” (due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow) and this “glow”..

If India has to form a trilateral initiative along with Japan and France, then it must not solely focus on the flexibility factor alone. ..

The government schools have not failed but it is the failure of the governments, bureaucrats, and leaders who run it. It is these people who are responsible for the recent malaise of the government school system which has destroyed ..

Ringo Pebam“Mee kanglup ama na pukning gi waakhal bu phongdoknaba amasung lousinnaba gi pambei bu Lon kouwe.”  That’s the definition of “Lon” I learnt in school in Manipuri class.Very often we use words like “Neire”, “Mei Taare”, etc. These days these are words used by the younger generation, but hardly by the elders. The word “Neire” is presently used by many to express something extremely good or excellent. It means to say ..

As the world faces a stressful time with the rise of the Coronavirus pandemic, the world has carried out manyresearches for effective ways to prevent, treat, and cure COVID-19. Till now, medical experts and scientists..

If ever you think of something you want to fall in love with, it is your scribbled words about future in your diary; you really need to be madly in love – you know who? with your dreams. Many are cocooned in the myth that we are to do..

It is quite natural that everyone wants to become a minister and every minister wants to hold good portfolios. Who will decide ? High Command. When we have multiple Commands, netas are at sea. In such a topsy-turvy situation ..

Fibre to fabric is possible in many ways. The north eastern region is full of handlooms with unique indigenous designs. To make the finished goods we need raw materials which can be produced locally and this is an area..

5. Next, we may examine the strategies or the plans developed by the Imperial College London for slowing down or suppressing the spread of covid-19 or the coronaviruses. The gist of London Imperial College researchers’ analysis..

Four years ago, I arrived in Salvador de Bahia, the blackest region of Brazil, for a conference. I was a couple of days early, so the gorgeous all-inclusive resort was still bustling with the usual activity. ..

Dating back in history, the United Nations on the 7th December 1987 had decided to observe 26th June each year as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to strengthen action and cooperation for achieving..

If you have ever walked by Mumbai’s southern seacoast, you may have noticed a strange-looking tower rising above the apartment complexes. Measuring 27-stories high and featuring three helipads, an 80-seat theatre..

Deng Xiaoping’s ascent to the pinnacle of Chinese power inaugurated a high-growth economic transition, which also kick-started the modernisation of the moribund People’s Liberation Army in 2000. The trigger came in the form of the Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1995-96. ..

The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated, more than ever, the overwhelming importance of public services and the devastating consequences of under-funding and privatising them. That is why the writing on the wall on this year's..

Dr Th Suresh SinghHats off to Tangkhul Naga Long for isolating those 10 +ve cases after discharge and keeping them for another 14 day quarantine after they became +ve. It is worthwhile to remember that 10 returnees were discharged from Government run Quar..

Dr HH MateX-rays or Roentgen X-rays, are electromagnetic waves in which periodically variable electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. Thus they are identical in nature with visible light and all th..

On many an idle day have I grieved over lost time. But it is never lost, my Lord. Thou hast taken every moment of my life in thine own hands. Hidden in the heart of things thou art nourishing seeds into sprouts..

Happy Monday, and yes – it’s been heavy these days so, why not chill a bit. Too much motivation makes people commit crimes, so let’s hold that and enjoy. Ready? Hold on to your seats, here comes the jokes – well! About life. I mean, life is a joke – so beat it. ..

Many of us are just wondering whether Rajas and Maharajas come to Parliament as Members. Yes they do . Going through the pages of history a good number of people belonging to royal families joined Parliament as its Member ..

Colocasia: a high level of vitamin A, vitamin C, and various other phenolic antioxidant found in taro roots, rhizome and leaves boost our immune system...

Only lately, I started to wonder, what about daddy? How long will he be with me? What would I do without Him? I’ve never had these questions in mind before. I had the feeling that Fathers just exist, or I don’t even think about it..

Knowledge Management (KM) is the process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organization. It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieve organizational objectives ..