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…
Indian Football Crisis
Indian football today finds itself in a dangerous paralysis, trapped between courtrooms, boardrooms, and the looming shadow of a FIFA ban. The immediate threat is that the All India Football…
The Silence of Mokokchung’s Public Voice
In a society that prides itself on rich traditions, vibrant culture, and intellectual heritage, the absence of public discourse in Mokokchung is deeply concerning. Few citizens, be they concerned individuals,…
Fixing Nagaland’s Government School Crisis
The Department of School Education (DoSE) has issued a fresh notification on August 22, 2025, promising to review and reset what can be called the controversial rationalization of teachers across…
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…