The Generational Burden of Corruption
Considering that we are caught in an inherited burden where corruption persists across generations, it can be said that there is a generational curse in our society today. Millennials who…
The Courage to Speak Truth
Until then, the suffering will continue, and many will not even understand why. It is time for the common people to rediscover their voice, for silence has become the heaviest…
Nagaland at Rain’s Mercy
Each year the rains return, and each year the same stories of destruction repeat. Roads crumble, homes collapse, and families seek shelter with neighbors. Unless the state shifts from short-term…
Without Moral Courage, Unity Is An Illusion
Lack of unity is often cited as the root of collective failures, whether in addressing social issues, advocating for community interests, or mobilizing resources. But perhaps it is time to…
Youth as Agents of Change
Societies that harness the energy, creativity, and idealism of youth thrive, while those that shut them out stagnate. Naga society stands at a critical point. The question is not whether…
The Endless Cycle of Violence
Violence has long been a defining feature of human history. From the great wars of the past to the ongoing conflicts of our time, societies across the world continue to…
RTI at Work
A recent case in Nagaland, where an RTI application revealed glaring inconsistencies in a multi-crore road project, is just one illustration of the law’s continuing relevance. It showed how official…
The Calling of Local Journalism
Small-town journalism is, in truth, the story of the community itself. However, in the end, journalism in small towns can thrive only when the community sees it as its own…
The Weight of Negativity
Negativity has always had a peculiar hold over the human mind. Psychologists describe it as “negativity bias,” our tendency to give more weight to adverse experiences than to positive ones.
A Democracy Without Debate?
Democracy cannot thrive on consensus alone; it thrives on contestation. For Nagaland, the challenge is twofold: to restore debate in the Assembly by strengthening the role of opposition, and to…