RTI at Work
A recent case in Nagaland, where an RTI application revealed glaring inconsistencies in a multi-crore road project, is just one illustration of the law’s continuing relevance. It showed how official…
The Calling of Local Journalism
Small-town journalism is, in truth, the story of the community itself. However, in the end, journalism in small towns can thrive only when the community sees it as its own…
The Weight of Negativity
Negativity has always had a peculiar hold over the human mind. Psychologists describe it as “negativity bias,” our tendency to give more weight to adverse experiences than to positive ones.
A Democracy Without Debate?
Democracy cannot thrive on consensus alone; it thrives on contestation. For Nagaland, the challenge is twofold: to restore debate in the Assembly by strengthening the role of opposition, and to…
Why Mokokchung Must Support Athletics
Supporting athletics is not an act of charity but an investment in our youth, in our shared future, and in the dignity of sport itself. Athletics is the mother of…
When everyone’s a broadcaster, who’s a journalist?
Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution protects free expression, but freedom is paired with responsibility. To conflate journalism with casual creation is to dilute that responsibility, especially at a time when…
A Legacy of Poor Governance
The people of Nagaland deserve better. Yet, time and again, they are made to feel like second-class citizens in their own land. Essential projects remain incomplete for years, basic services…
Taking Ownership of Mokokchung’s Road Problems
For years, the state of roads in Mokokchung, especially the National Highways, has been a source of frustration, economic loss, and safety hazards. Each monsoon season turns the already fragile…
When Development Crumbles Faster Than It’s Built
Until this mindset changes, the Nagaland’s progress will continue to crumble as quickly as its projects.
Gaps in Governance
Across these diverse issues runs a common thread: the urgent need for principled governance rooted in fairness, foresight, and accountability. It is not enough to respond to crises with piecemeal…