Does Religion Have Social Value?
Does religion have any social value — and if yes, why does society not practice the teachings it professes? This question was posed to the students of Sociology at Fazl…
Rethinking Authority in Naga Society
In Naga society, four institutions have largely defined every aspect of public and private life: the government, the church, the tribal bodies, and the village. These four pillars, deeply embedded…
Injustice Thrives on Silence
In a democracy, justice is not merely a lofty principle enshrined in law books; it is the everyday right of citizens to be heard, especially when systems fail them. When…
The Missing Link in Mokokchung’s Sporting Future
Mokokchung has long been a land of immense potential, where raw talent and dedication have flourished against the odds. Yet, in the world of sports, potential alone is no longer…
Why Are Our Markets Ahead of Our Fields?
Traditionally, the time around March and April is considered the sowing season, and Moatsü is celebrated in the first week of May, marking its end. Changing agricultural practices, the availability…
Corruption in a Society of Paradoxes
We live in what may be best described as a society of paradoxes – a place where contradictory forces coexist and even reinforce each other. This is nowhere more visible…
The Silence of the Individual
In recent weeks, newspaper headlines have been dominated by yet another wave of corruption allegations and administrative anomalies. As expected, civic organizations have swiftly issued statements, voiced disapproval, and demanded…
The Silent Crisis
A society that does not write is a society that slowly forgets itself. Writing is not merely an artistic pursuit – it is an act of preservation, resistance, and identity.…
Media, Culture, and the Challenge of Preservation
How do we address the dynamic changes in society brought about by media while still upholding traditional and cultural values? That was one of the dozens of questions raised by…
Fencing the Naga Spirit
The ongoing protests by the Naga people against the Government of India’s decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and suspend the Free Movement Regime (FMR) are not simply a matter…