Between a rock and a hard place
The indigenous peoples of the Northeast Indian sub-continent are caught between a rock and a hard place. The growing Hindu nationalism on one hand and Muslim fundamentalism on the other…
Indian Nationalism morphing
With ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and all the pomp associated with the celebration of Indian Independence Day this year, the Government of India led by the Prime…
Flags / Three More Months
Flags It would take a totalitarian regime to impose mandatory hoisting of national flags, of whichever nation it may be. While it is morally and ethically wrong to disrespect the…
Eventful Days
The last few days have seen some interesting events in Mokokchung. The flash flood in Mangkolemba was the most unexpected incident of them all. But natural calamities happen unannounced. While…
Mokokchung needs thought leaders
Thought leaders are people who, based on their experience and expertise, offer unique guidance, inspires innovation and influences others. They are the people who give well-rounded answers to complicated questions.…
The Nitish Kumar connection
The latest and very interesting political development in Bihar is proof that anything can happen in politics and that there are no permanent friends, and no permanent enemies, in politics…
Conscience-less
This editorial is in continuation of the piece that appeared in this column yesterday which received a lot of positive feedback, and an attempt to encourage the common people to…
Opposition-less, Opinion-less
The power of the press and media to mold public opinion, to focus public attention on a few key public issues, is an immense and well-documented influence. Newspapers provide a…
Bread and Circuses
“Bread and circuses” is a metonymic phrase referring to superficial appeasement. It is attributed to Juvenal, a Roman poet active in the late first and early second century AD, and…
Deafening Silence
The sword of Damocles is hanging over our heads. A lot of issues are engulfing the Naga society today which, if we are not prepared, would turn chaotic. The most…