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…
What Matters More Than World Environment Day
Every June 5, a familiar ritual unfolds. Governments plant saplings, companies unveil glossy sustainability pledges, and social media feeds overflow with hashtags celebrating World Environment Day. It’s a spectacle of…
The Optics of Deception
In democracies around the world, the manipulation of public perception has become an art form, one often wielded by politicians and governments to obscure reality and serve their own ends.…
The Road to Change Begins with Us
The crumbling roads of Mokokchung town are more than just a civic inconvenience; they are a reflection of a deeper, systemic failure. When even the National Highways that pass through…
“What is the use of ILP?”
A recent video of a local journalist questioning a non-Naga individual about the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Dimapur has gone viral, not because it sparked enlightenment but because it…
Protect First, Plant Only If Needed
In recent years, tree plantation drives have become the face of environmental action in Nagaland. Government agencies, NGOs, and communities participate in mass planting campaigns with ambitious targets, planting perhaps…