Local Media Matters
Local news outlets remain the backbone of community information. Whether covering sports, politics, development projects, or major issues affecting residents, local news professionals provide coverage that is both relevant and…
The Trivialization of Entrepreneurship
Not all who play the guitar are musicians, and not all who cook are chefs. Likewise, not everyone who runs a business is an entrepreneur. In recent years, the term…
On Sports Participation in Mokokchung District
The Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) tournament has long been the heart of the district’s sporting calendar. Its history mirrors the evolution of Mokokchung’s sports culture, shaping generations of footballers…
Faith without Reason
The answer lies in the gap between faith and reason. Superstition may reinforce belief in the divine, but it rarely nurtures accountability or rational ethics.
Cough Syrups, Caffeine, and Caution
The weather is changing, it’s getting colder. It’s October now, and if the rains are any indication, we can assume that this winter is going to be a long one.…
Nagaland Police and the Test of Integrity
The true measure of a police force lies not in its uniforms or numbers, but in the trust it earns from the people it serves. In a democracy, the primary…
When Our Commitment to Sports Leaks, So Does the Roof
The sight of water leaking from the roof of the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Mokokchung as the 4th Inter-Ward Volleyball Tournament began should stir more than mild embarrassment. It is…
The Ao Naga – Language or Dialect?
Perhaps an inferiority complex among some Ao Naga speakers has led to the belief that their language is inferior and therefore merely a dialect. It is time to move beyond…
Nagaland Must Unlock Its Critical Mineral Potential
The inauguration of Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk marks more than an industrial milestone for the Northeast; it signals a new era of resource-based growth that…
The Tyranny of Fear
Fear is one of humanity’s most powerful emotions. It has kept us alive through danger, but it has also kept us enslaved to our own minds. At its core, fear…