Democracy on Paper, Deception in Practice
In theory, democracy is the rule of the people. In practice, it is often the rule of whoever controls the machinery that counts and, crucially, decides who the “people” are.
Rethinking Development in Nagaland
If we truly care about development, we must shift our lens from the visible to the impactful, from the temporary to the transformative. Nagaland cannot afford to equate activity for…
Why Nagaland Needs Public Media Literacy More Than Ever
As Nagaland evolves, the role of the media must remain rooted in truth, integrity, and service to the public. But for this to happen, citizens must be media literate.
Where is Mokokchung in Nagaland’s Conservation Map?
Nagaland is setting an example for India with its model of community-led conservation. But for that model to be truly successful, Mokokchung must step up.
Raise Doers, Not Freeloaders
Our society has become too passive today. Challenges and adversity in life are real, but there are far too few people facing them with courage and grit, and too many…
Keep the Lines Open
If Nagaland’s ILP regime is to succeed in safeguarding local interests, it must be coupled with clarity, cooperation, and credible communication. Authorities must not only enforce the law but also…
Time to Build a Science Culture
Science is not merely a discipline. It is a way of thinking, questioning, and understanding the world. The presence of scientific inquiry and temperament in a society contributes directly to…
The World Is Changing Faster Than We Think
Today, we are living through a moment of change so vast that we can barely grasp it. Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It is here, growing rapidly,…
Time to Reclaim Our Festivals from Populism
In recent years, festivals like Moatsü and Tsüngremmung, once vibrant celebrations of agrarian life and communal gratitude, have been gradually reduced to performative spectacles, hollowed out by consumerism and hijacked…
On Good Journalism
The press is often referred to as the Fourth Estate, and rightly so. Alongside the legislature, executive, and judiciary, the press plays a critical role in shaping a democratic society.…