Principal’s Message
There is in this world, no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained. – W.E.B Du Bois.
Dear Tetso College Community,
We warmly welcomed the Freshers of the HS, UG and PG Levels on 26th August 2022 with our Respected Chief Guest, Dr. S.C. Jamir who addressed us on important issues surrounding our Naga society.
He emphasised on two important points – i) the need to remove the toxic negativity and negative criticism over positive reinforcement and outlook ii) the importance of being global citizens to adapt and progress with the changes we are witnessing around the rest of the world. These I feel are two important points that we need to constantly remind ourselves about.
This year we have welcomed more than 700 students from across the various programmes and courses on offer. We have students from different boards, that include NBSE, CBSE, MBOSE, ICSE and more. We also have a diverse profile of students representing every district in Nagaland and different parts of Northeast – Arunachal, Manipur, Mizoram and beyond.
By joining Tetso College, you are joining a community of 2000 plus students. You are also joining a community of dreamers, thinkers and most importantly doers. Whatever reason you had for joining us, it is our firm belief that you are all meant to be here.
We have started off this semester on 5th of July for the UG 1st Sem, 18th June for the Class 11 and 25th August for the MA 1st Sem and already we have witnessed a host of activities by Departments and Clubs. Recently, we completed the selection of 4 students who will be representing Tetso College at the 2022 International Leading Together event in Chennai in September, which is a joint collaboration with the University of Melbourne and 4 leading institutes in India. Gilgal Ikror Horam from BA 1st semester Education Hons is representing the Freshers and we could not be more proud to have such a fresh entrant already getting involved and active within the student community. The others are Kezhavikho Lhoushe, B.A. 5th Sem Political Science Hons, Yimtiyong Longkumer, B.A. 3rd Sem History Hons and Ahyule Keppen, B.A. 3rd Sem Political Science Hons.
There are many more opportunities coming up and I hope to see more of you participate and get involved. We cannot wait to see how much more talent all of you have to show us.
In September we will also be hosting students from M.L. Dahanukar College, Mumbai on a student exchange programme, while our students will be visiting them in October. We are also aware that we had many student sport players representing their respective districts at the Nagaland Olympics. Some of you came back with medals too. Congratulations to all those who participated and the winners of the Li-Ning 44th Nagaland Inter-District and State Open Badminton Championship held at Longleng District from 22nd- 27th August 2022:
Peramrisi Zeilang, B.A. 5th Sem (Pol Sc Honours) won Gold in Men’s Doubles and Bronze in Men’s single categories.
Atoka Tsuqu, BA 1st Sem, History Honours and Tokito Yeptho, BA 1st Sem, Pol Sc Honours won silver in the U-17 Boys Doubles Category.
We are truly proud of our Tetso student community and the great people we believe you will all become. Keep dreaming, thinking and doing, and always remember that together our mission is to empower people towards lifelong excellence and together it is our vision is to create a positive impact in this world.
Dr. Hewasa L. Khing
Principal
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MA students spent their summer break interning with various organizations all over Nagaland. Some of their places of internship include:
Your Cafe, Diphupar B
Vishal Mart, Dimapur
Smary Computer Shop, Tuensang
Rintaniemi Neighborhood Children’s Home, Dimapur
Pomelo Nagaland, Indisen Village
ARTC Office District Hospital, Zunheboto
K.C. Tech World, Dimapur
Green Mount School, Mon
Toudi Enterprise, Kohima
Nokkhu, Dimapur
Beams Cafe, Mokokchung
Oracle Pre-School, Dimapur
St. John School, Chumoukedima
Craft and Clothing Store, Tuli Town
Student Bookstall, Mokokchung
Self Employed Women’s Association, Pfutsero Town
Medom Conor, Bade Village
Dhurup Sah, Namtola
Self Employed Women’s Association Nagaland, Chumoukedima
Outings were conducted for the teams behind the scene that help run the college – our Media & IT Team, HR, Office, Security and Maintenance Departments, and Support Staff. We also recognised the work of certain individuals who have played key roles in empowering people towards life-long excellence.
Miss Dimapur 2022 Performance by Tetso Music Club
Tetso Music Club members performed at Miss Dimapur 2022 Curtain Raiser & Grand Finale on 30th July 2022. The event was organized by Ethnic Group of Nagaland of which Tetso College was the programme partner.
Tetso Faculty attends IIC Regional Meet
Amar Ranjan Dey, Asst. Dean, School of Business, IT, & Economics, was part of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Regional Meet held on 4th August 2022 at Royal Global University, Guwahati organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell & AICTE.
Tetso RRC Club observes International Youth Day 2022
As a mark for observance of International Youth Day, the Tetso Red Ribbon Club under the directives of NSACS, Govt. of Nagaland, organized activities such as poster making competition & speeches on HIV awareness on 12th August 2022, with the theme- ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a world for all ages – HIV free.’
The winners of the poster making competition were:
1st: Alumdi Sangtam, BA 3rd Semester
2nd: Iziedile, BCom 5th Semester
Congratulations!
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75th Independence Day Activities
On the historic occasion of 75 years of the country’s independence, Tetso College NCC Unit was part of the team that visited families of martyrs and handed tributes.
On the occasion of India’s glorious 75 years of Independence, the Tetso NSS Unit observed HAR GHAR TIRANGA at their adopted village, Sovima, by distributing Indian national flags to each household, thereby enlightening them on the significance of the flag and the honor of every Indian attached with it.
On the occasion of India’s glorious 75 years of Independence, the Tetso Business Club observed ‘HAR GHAR TIRANGA’ which is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. They distributed 50 flags to Students, Teachers ,Staff, Police, Business owners and strangers.
The Tetso College NCC Unit accompanied by the Rangapahar Military Station led the Independence Day celebrations on 15th August 2022 at the Amphitheatre. Dr. Hewasa L. Khing, Principal hoisted the tricolor with students and faculty in attendance.
With a message of peace, unity and brotherhood, the History Club, Tetso College organized a run in the morning of 15th August 2022 on the occasion of Independence Day 2022 from Tetso College to City Tower, Dimapur to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Tetso Student Council Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to the newly inducted executives, CR and ACRs of Undergraduate and Higher Secondary levels held on 17th August 2022. May you continue to create a positive impact as you take up new responsibilities.
Rethinking Social Research in North East India | A Dept. of Sociology Seminar
The Department of Sociology held a seminar titled ‘Rethinking Social Research in North East India’ with Dr. G. Kanato Chophy, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam as the guest speaker on 12th August 2022.
About the Speaker: Dr. G. Kanato Chophy is Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam. His research interests include tribal studies, anthropology of religion, and North-East India studies. He was a recipient of the New India Fellowship 2017.
World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2022 observed
In observance of World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2022, IIIPR Cell in collaboration with the Department of Commerce & Management & Tetso Business Club organized a webinar on ‘Importance of Entrepreneurship in North East India’ with Riga Rengma, Co-founder of East Trends, as the resource speaker.
About the Speaker: Riga Rengma, an enthusiastic young man, is the co-founder of “East Trends”- a streetwear clothing brand. He has completed his MBA with a dual specialization in Human Resource and Marketing Management under Nagaland University. He has previously worked as a Marketing Manager at the Advanced Technology Pvt. Limited, New Delhi and has also worked at various other social organizations prior to setting up his own venture.
Gideon Sumi participates in Phoenix 2022
Congratulations to Gideon Sumi, BA 1st Semester, who participated and won a consolation prize at Phoenix 2022: an Inter-Collegiate Talent Hunt organized by Model Christian College, Kohima on 20th August, 2022.
Tetso NSS Programme Officer completes training
Senjumbeni K Jami, Tetso NSS Programme Officer, has successfully completed the NSS Programme Officers’ Training/Orientation Course which was held at Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Lalmati, Guwahati from 12th – 19th August, 2022. The training was attended by 25 NSS Programme Officers from 3 states – Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
Higher Secondary Meet & Greet 2022
Salvete 2022: 28th Freshers’ Day
Tetso College celebrated Salvete 2022: 28th Freshers’ Day on 26th August 2022 with Dr. S. C. Jamir (Padma Bushan) and former Governor – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Goa and former Chief Minister of Nagaland as the Chief Guest.
Principal Dr. Hewasa L Khing, delivering the welcome address, challenged the students to practice the vision and mission of the college to empower themselves towards lifelong excellence and to go on creating a positive impact in the world.
She added, “By joining Tetso College, you are joining a community of 2000 plus students. You are also joining a community of dreamers, thinkers and most importantly doers.”
In addition, 4 students have been selected to represent Tetso College at the 2022 International Leading Together event in Chennai in September, which is a joint collaboration with the University of Melbourne and 4 leading institutes in India. From amongst the 4, Gilgal from BA 1st semester Education Hons, is representing the Freshers.
She also announced that more than 750 students from districts all over Nagaland and neighboring states have joined Tetso College this year and expressed her excitement to see what the future holds for them.
Dr. S. C. Jamir spoke on the Theme “A Tryst with the Future of Nagaland”. He stated the people of Nagaland had been witnessing the fragmentation of both underground and over-ground organizations into multiple factions with divergent outlook and agenda. Naga society is wasting precious time for things which are impossible to achieve and leaders have abdicated governance. We talk too much about the past forgetting about the fact that we must live in the present and mould the future. To reinvent and transform the Nagaland of today, the mindset of the Nagas will have to be rooted in contemporary realities. The world is now a global village due to developments in technology and is very competitive.
Our outlook and attitude have to be global. A self-centric approach will have to give way to an inclusive approach and short-term perspective will have to be replaced with a long-term perspective. The youth of Nagaland have to be the standard torch bearer of all the good that we have lived for and we seek.
The Annual Governor P. B. Acharya Dr. T Ao Sports Scholarship a scholarship to award students who have excelled in the field of sports was awarded to Sentitoshi Jamir of BBA VI Semester in the field of Basketball and Dzuziengunuo Linyii of BA 3rd Semester (Political Science) in the field of Badminton.
The informal session witnessed a host of events such as Mr. & Miss Fresher 2022, dance, songs, and other special performances.
Kenei Ritse wins Miss Phek 2022
Kenei Ritse, BA Psychology, 3rd Semester, is Miss Phek 2022! The event of Miss Phek 2022, organised by Vogue Entertainment, was held at Meluri under Phek District. Congratulations!
BBA Industrial cum Exposure Trip
Students of BBA 3rd Semester visited Shillong & Guwahati for an Industrial cum Exposure Trip led by Sir Abdul Salahudeen, Department Coordinator, Department of Commerce & Management on 27th August 2022.
Tetso students shine at Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022
Congratulations to our students for winning laurels in the recently concluded Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2022!
Pic 1: Peramrisi Zeliang, BA 5th Semester, Pol Science Honours, won Gold in Men’s Doubles and Bronze in Men’s Single Categories of the Li-Ning 44th Nagaland Inter-District and State Open Badminton Championship held at Longleng District from 22nd – 27th August 2022.
Pic 2: Atoka Tsuqu, BA 1st Semester, History Honours & Tokito Yeptho, BA 1st Semester, Pol Science Honours won Silver in the U-17 Boys Doubles Category of the Li-Ning 44th Nagaland Inter-District and State Open Badminton Championship held at Longleng District from 22nd – 27th August 2022.
Students who participated in various disciplines include:
Dziiziengunuo Linyii, BA 3rd Semester, Pol Science Honours
Nguluonuo Miachieo, Class11 Arts
Serichen Sangtam, BA 1st Semester, Pol Science Honours
Vito K Chishi, BA 1st Semester, Pol Science Honours
May you continue to always strive for excellence!
NSS Unit & Red Ribbon Club Orientation Programme
The NSS Unit & Red Ribbon Club of Tetso College organised an ‘Orientation Program’ for its new and old members in the college auditorium on 31st August 2022 with the vision of imparting proper guidance and encouragement to the volunteers which will be required when they strive to selflessly render their worthwhile service to the community with the paramount aim of creating a positive impact.
Higher Secondary Interschool Debate and Singing Competition
Tetso College Higher Secondary successfully organized an Inter School Debate and Singing Competition on 2nd September 2022 with 9 participating higher secondary schools. The participating schools were: Unity Christian Hr. Sec. School, Patkai Hr. Sec. School, Hollotoli School, Carmel Hr. Sec. School, Hope Academy, Greenwood Hr. Sec. School, St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, Lorna School, and DMI St. Joseph Global School.
Debate Competition
1st Position – Verilu Zuo (Tetso College)
2nd Position – Tokupu Vihokhu Swu (Hollotoli School)
Singing Competition
1st Position – Wekupe Therie (Carmel Hr. Sec. School)
2nd Position – Lito Kinimi (St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School)
Congratulations to all the winners and the participants!
The Tetso Olympic Committee has successfully conducted the selection activity for the College Basketball Team (Boys) on 21st July 2022.
We are happy to announce the New Basketball Team:
Nriakheing Kulimbe, BA 5th sem (Captain)
Visulie, BBA 3rd sem (Vice Captain)
Ruovituo Yakro, MA 3rd sem
Vinoto Sumi, BBA 5th sem
Samlamgwangbe Kulimbe, BA 3rd sem
Benhilo Lorin, BA 3rd sem
Toito Sheqi, BBA 5th sem
Sagar, BCom 5th sem
Noleto Sothu, BA 5th sem
Impusor, BA 3rd sem
Kevi Sote, BBA 5th sem
Kinoka, BA 5th sem
Barnabas, BA 1st sem
Adile, BBA 1st sem
Peleto, BA 1st sem
Congratulations to all the selected players!
Department of Education school visitation
The Department of Education visited Jo Foundation School, Kohima (an inclusive institution) for an interactive session on “Understanding Inclusive Classroom” on 3rd September 2022.
Training Completion and Faculty Publications
Continuous learning and improvement is part and parcel of what makes Tetso, Tetso. Congratulations to our staff for living our mission to empower themselves towards life-long excellence! The following trainings and book publications have been completed by our various faculty from different institutes and programmes. Keep soaring high.
Gurumayum Melody Sharma – Multi Disciplinary Approach to research Methodology in Humanities, Teaching-Learning Method: From Micro Teaching to Peer Learning, Outcome based Education
Manna – One Week FDP Webinar on Digital Skill For Smart Teaching
Akatolu – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Dr. Putchong Thai – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Amar Ranjan Dey – Commerce and Management
Dr. Chikhosale Thingo – Commerce and Management
Asani – Research Design & Research Method, Commerce and Management
Imchenmeren – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Senjumbeni K Jami – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Achok M Konyak – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Heulungdailie Ining – Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education
Prasenjit Bhadra – Need for “Circular Economy” for Sustainable Development in India
Tetso College Awardees of Commendation for Excellence
Various staff members were awarded Letters of Commendation for Excellence during the Staff Appreciation Meet, coinciding with Teachers Day, to acknowledge their exemplary contributions and commitment towards fulfilling the mission and vision of the college that is – to empower people towards lifelong excellence and to create a positive impact in the world.
Degree of Thought
- PARENTAL PRESSURE AND EXPECTATIONS – Lovibo T. Zhimo, MA English, 3rd Semester
- Reflection of Feminism in Naga Society – Moajungla, MA Political Science, 3rd Semester
- One India, Great India: Patriotism, Nation Building and the rise of “Naya Bharat” – Dr. Aniruddha Babar, Asst. Professor, Department of Political Science
- Cherishing God’s Creation: How Christians must take measures – Akumsoba Longchar, MA English, 3rd Semester
- Tetso College: A budding ground of Patriotism, Nationalism and Nation Building – Keakong T, MA Political Science, 3rd Semester