Mokokchung’s Community Spirit Is Not Enough
At a time when much of the developmental discourse in Nagaland centres around government schemes and political patronage, the recognition of Mokokchung as a “self-help town driven by community” by…
Moral Dilemma
Every society, no matter how advanced or traditional, regardless of its customs or religious backdrop, is built upon a foundation of moral values. These values shape their interactions, decisions, and…
Mokokchung’s Roads and the Mirror They Hold Up
The state of roads in Mokokchung town is nothing short of dismal. Potholes, eroded shoulders, uneven surfaces, and dust clouds and mud puddles have become the defining features of its…
A Crime Against Society and Conscience
Land encroachment is more than just a legal offence—it is a moral failure, a betrayal of communal values, and a stark reflection of unchecked greed. In Nagaland, this issue has…
The Boy Who Cried Wolf in the Digital Age
We all know the fable of the boy who cried wolf, how a shepherd’s repeated false alarms led to a village ignoring his cries when the danger happened for real.…
When Crime Becomes the Daily News
A scan through any mainstream Indian news outlet today reveals a disturbing trend: a steady stream of reports on violent crime, particularly sexual assault and murder. These are not occasional…
Mass Social Work: A Tradition Worth Sustaining
Mass social work in Nagaland is not a recent invention. Long before government orders and circulars formalized it, communities across the Naga hills gathered to clean their villages, repair footpaths,…
When 92% Isn’t Enough
Mokokchung is regarded as one of the most literate districts in India, with a commendable literacy rate of around 92%, well above both the state and national averages. This statistic…
The Case for Local Collaboration
Nagaland, like many other regions rich in culture and natural resources, faces a unique set of developmental, environmental, and social issues that demand nuanced, grounded responses. While the involvement of…
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…