Opinion

St. Thomas Church Tuensang: A stepping Stone for Catholic Church in Eastern Nagaland

Opinion | Articles | Benjamin Chang |

St. Thomas Church is the first Diocesan Catholic Mission Centre to be opened in Nagaland, also the third Catholic Mission Centre of Nagaland after Kohima and Lakhuti Catholic Mission Centres’. The establishment of St. John’s School, Tuensang may be said t.....

A Year of Fulfilled Indulgence

Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi |

In our fast moving world, where time flies by so swiftly, twelve months is hardly a period of reckoning. Events or developments that took place a year ago seem as if they happened just the other day, before we realize that much of time had since elapsed......

Arrival of Catholic Church Among the Tangkhuls

Opinion | Articles | Joseph M Thohrii |

Introduction The Tangkhul land, now called Ukhrul District of Manipur is a beautiful mountainous country. The Tangkhuls are Naga tribe of Tibeto-Burman dialect speaking people and belong to the mongoloid race. They inherit a rich cultural like any othe.....

A brief history of St. Thomas Church, Phelungre village, Kiphire District.

Opinion | Articles | Benjamin Chang |

Inside St. Thomas Church, Phelungre village

Phelungreans were the first to receive the Catholic Faith in 1975, under Tuensang district (Present ENPO Area). The Church is dedicated to St Thomas the apostle, who in A.D. 52 brought the Christian Faith to the Southernmost part of the country. The Catho.....

The Horror stories of Kandhamal riots lingers in memory of Indian Christians

Opinion | Articles | John Dayal |

Exactly 13 years since brutal violence scarred an eastern state, victims are still waiting for justice Feb. 24, 1784, was the day the Christian community in India shed its innocence, discovering its vulnerability in a land where social, religious and o.....

The Power of One

Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai |

Some of you may have seen my latest YouTube Hindi video 1+1=11 (eleven). It is the title of a 2003 Bollywood movie starring Govinda and Sanjay Dutt. You may also have heard the Hindi saying “Akele channa bhar nahin phor sakta” (A single grain of gram cann.....

God's Name in the Bible

Opinion | People's Edit | Neli Linus |

1. YHWH or YAHWEH (also JHWH) This is the personal name of the God of Israel. The Name of God was revealed to Moses in the Book of Exodus (Ex 3:14). The term YHWH or JHWH became popular as Yahweh or Jehovah in popular translation. The pronunciation “Yahw.....

Tokyo 2020: Not just a Sporting Spectacle

Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi |

Since the first Olympics in 1896, the mega sports event held every four years have successfully brought the World’s Athletes together that scripted histories of incredible achievements, triumphs, and even heartbreaks. It has also been a century and quarte.....

The Cancel Culture

Opinion | Articles | Victor Ferrao |

When dissent is silenced, minorities are almost erased; life is castrated and not allowed to bloom to freedom. We have stepped into what has been aptly named as cancel culture. Often cancel culture hides under the cover of a religion, tradition, nationali.....

Custodians of what Tradition?

Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai |

The magician was dressed in .flowing robes. He had his back to the audience. He claimed to be an alchemist that could change lead into gold – transubstantiation. In between his secret mumbo-jumbo he would suddenly turn around to face his audience, raise h.....

Covid-compelled Online Classes can only be a Supplement, not a Substitute

Opinion | Articles | Joseph M Thohrii |

The 21st century is an era of digital transformation, a change that would remain in our activities of learning and pursuit of knowledge. The digital transformation brings unparalleled change to the growth of communication and development. It is believed t.....

Christ King Parish, Kohima: A stepping Stone for growth of Catholic Church in Nagaland

Opinion | People's Edit | Benjamin Chang |

The origin of the Christ King Parish can be trace back to the arrival of Salesian missionary Mgr. Emmanualel Bars SDB to Kohima. At the request of the then Governor of Assam, Sir Akbar Hydari to Bishop Stephen Ferrando, he arrived on 29th December 1948, a.....

The Success story of Awungshi Shimray Augustina Sanyaola

Opinion | Articles | Philip Lyngdoh |

Augustina Sanyaola: From Diamond selling to Apple growing

The Success story of Awungshi Shimray Augustina Sanyaola From diamond seller to apple farmer, Awungshi Shimray Augustina Sanyaola has come a long way. Her story is one of hope for those who want to convert their passion and dream into a real enterprise. .....

Voices beyond the Catholic mourning

Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi |

Voices beyond the Catholic mourning Fr. Stan Swamy's death did not come as a surprise. It was waiting to happen because not only was he a frail 84-year old, but he had several health complications from the time he was taken to Jail in connection with a t.....

Catholic education in India: Is it on the right track?

Opinion | Articles | Albert P'Rayan |

Catholic education in India: Is it on the right track? Catholic educational institutions across the globe are known for enhancing students’ knowledge and skills and developing their overall personalities. In India thousands, including politicians, bure.....