Intellectuals and Their Duty
In every society, there exists a group whose role goes beyond mere occupation or profession: individuals who interpret, question, analyze, and critique the systems, ideologies, and narratives that shape our…
What Matters More Than World Environment Day
Every June 5, a familiar ritual unfolds. Governments plant saplings, companies unveil glossy sustainability pledges, and social media feeds overflow with hashtags celebrating World Environment Day. Itâs a spectacle of…
The Optics of Deception
In democracies around the world, the manipulation of public perception has become an art form, one often wielded by politicians and governments to obscure reality and serve their own ends.…
The Road to Change Begins with Us
The crumbling roads of Mokokchung town are more than just a civic inconvenience; they are a reflection of a deeper, systemic failure. When even the National Highways that pass through…
âWhat is the use of ILP?â
A recent video of a local journalist questioning a non-Naga individual about the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Dimapur has gone viral, not because it sparked enlightenment but because it…
Protect First, Plant Only If Needed
In recent years, tree plantation drives have become the face of environmental action in Nagaland. Government agencies, NGOs, and communities participate in mass planting campaigns with ambitious targets, planting perhaps…
Tight Fists and Open Hands
Giving is more than a moral virtue; it is a force that uplifts individuals, strengthens societies, and breathes vitality into cultures. Acts of generosity, whether large or small, have ripple…
Rethinking Environment Day in Mokokchung
As World Environment Day draws near, Mokokchung, like many other places, is likely gearing up for its customary round of awareness campaigns and tree plantation drives. From government agencies to…
On Viksit Nagaland@2047
The announcement of Viksit Nagaland@2047, a roadmap for the stateâs progress over the next two decades, arrives with familiar optimism. It highlights key focus areas such as green energy, health,…