Do we need a population policy in Nagaland?
Chinaâs population continued to decline in 2025, according to newly released government data as per news reports. The total population fell by 3 million from the previous year, reaching 1.404…
Declining Male Physical Fitness in Mokokchung Exposed
The recent police recruitment exercise in Mokokchung has revealed a deeply troubling trend. Only 86 candidates managed to qualify for the written examination to fill 118 male vacancies after clearing…
Mokokchung Must Wake Up to Join Nagalandâs Startup Surge
Nagalandâs recognition as a âLeaderâ in the 5th edition of the Statesâ Startup Ranking Framework (SRF 5.0) is a welcome achievement.
Reclaiming Hope Through Sociological Imagination
Hope will return not through rhetoric, but through a shared understanding that systemic problems require systemic solutions.
Leaders, Engage with Mokokchungâs Press
While there is room to debate whether politicians should dominate student events, these events undeniably offer a valuable opportunity for the local press to engage directly with political leaders, an…
A Conference That Signals Change
The 70th general conference of the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang at Chungtia village has already marked itself as one to remember. The opening drone display, live streaming, and creative use of…
The Quiet Strength of Negative Visualization
Negative visualization is a mental exercise that involves imagining possible difficulties, losses, or adverse events before they happen. Though it may sound pessimistic, this practice is far from being a…
Rethinking Cash Crops In A Subsistence Farming Society
Farming in Nagaland has historically been rooted in subsistence. For generations, agriculture has been less about market surplus and more about food security, social stability, and survival. Against this backdrop,…
Systemic Pessimism
During the panel discussionâs Q&A session, a delegate raised this concern in relation to employment, self-reliance, and enterprise, which were key topics of the conference. This question struck a chord…
The yearly ritual of Nagalandâs conferences
Nagalandâs conferences carry history, pride, and identity. They are part of the social fabric of the state. But as we witness each gathering, particularly at the turn of the year,…