The Urgency of Good Record Keeping
One of the stark realities confronting us today is our collective inability to preserve records. This weakness is not just a passing flaw; it is a cultural and historical gap…
Culture and Society
The Cambridge Dictionary defines culture as “the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.” It further describes it…
The Smartest in the Room
There is a saying that goes, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” Popularly interpreted, it suggests that one should seek out spaces where…
Journalism, Liberty and the Maturing of Society
What is journalism? It is more than the act of reporting; it is the practice of truth-telling, accountability, and amplifying voices that would otherwise remain unheard. At its core, journalism…
Mokokchung’s Test of Vision and Will
On August 14, Mokokchung set out an ambitious target: to emerge as “the commercial hub of the eastern flank of the state” by the time India achieves its Vikshit Bharat…
A Silent August 15
It is now a foregone conclusion that the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15 will witness an empty public gallery across the areas inhabited by the five tribes —…
Why Intergenerational Dialogue Matters
In Naga society, where oral traditions remain central to social order and where customary laws continue to guide many aspects of life, intergenerational dialogue holds particular significance.
Equity Within Reservation
The Supreme Court’s decision to examine whether the benefits of reservation in government jobs and admissions should first reach the most socially and economically backward among Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled…
Democracy on Paper, Deception in Practice
In theory, democracy is the rule of the people. In practice, it is often the rule of whoever controls the machinery that counts and, crucially, decides who the “people” are.
Rethinking Development in Nagaland
If we truly care about development, we must shift our lens from the visible to the impactful, from the temporary to the transformative. Nagaland cannot afford to equate activity for…