The Ao Naga – Language or Dialect?
Perhaps an inferiority complex among some Ao Naga speakers has led to the belief that their language is inferior and therefore merely a dialect. It is time to move beyond…
Nagaland Must Unlock Its Critical Mineral Potential
The inauguration of Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk marks more than an industrial milestone for the Northeast; it signals a new era of resource-based growth that…
The Tyranny of Fear
Fear is one of humanity’s most powerful emotions. It has kept us alive through danger, but it has also kept us enslaved to our own minds. At its core, fear…
The Courage to Face Truth
Truth is both valuable and challenging. Humans pride ourselves on being rational beings, yet time and again, we witness individuals and societies turning away from facts, preferring comforting illusions over…
The Fleeting Gift of Life
Time passes in ways we often fail to notice. A day ends, another begins, and soon weeks turn into months, months into years, and before we realize it, whole seasons…
When the Honest Must Unite
Leo Tolstoy once remarked, “Since corrupt people unite amongst themselves to constitute a force, then honest people must do the same.” This statement carries urgent relevance for our society. It…
Backdoor Culture in Nagaland
The controversy surrounding the alleged backdoor induction into the IAS cadre, as exposed by CANSSEA, FONSESA, NF&ASA, NSSA and NIDA, is appalling but hardly surprising. What is unfolding in Nagaland…
Cleanliness Is a Moral Responsibility
Cleanliness is often spoken of as a civic duty, yet too frequently it is treated as a task for municipal authorities alone. Trash in public spaces, overflowing drains, and littered…
Reject the Golem Effect
Mokokchung has long been regarded as a cultural and intellectual hub in Nagaland. Yet at times the town risks being caught in the subtle grip of two forces that can…
Big-Fish-Eat-Small-Fish Syndrome
In both business and politics, there exists a phenomenon often described as the “big-fish-eat-small-fish” syndrome, where larger players, equipped with more resources and influence, attract and absorb the talent or…