Preserving the Naga Log-Drum Heritage
Among the many remarkable cultural treasures of the Naga people, the log-drum holds a place of rare reverence—especially among the Ao Nagas, who once regarded it as a “living deity”…
Cultivating a Scientific Mindset for Naga Society
For any society aspiring toward progress and self-reliance, science is not a luxury – it is a necessity. In Nagaland, where tradition and modernity often walk side by side, promoting…
The Untranslatable Depth of Sobaliba
Errors in translation and transliteration can lead to irreversible distortions, not only of word meanings but also of the cultural and contextual significance that words carry. Such mistakes can result…
Moatsü and the Vanishing Legacy of Heirloom Seeds
As the Ao Nagas prepare to celebrate Moatsü, it is an opportune moment to reflect not only on tradition but also on the state of our agricultural heritage. Beneath the…
The Danger of Losing Agricultural Heritage
Traditional Naga festivals, such as Moatsü and Tsüngremmung, have long been the cornerstone of Ao Naga culture, deeply rooted in agriculture. Moatsü marks the completion of sowing seeds, while Tsüngremmung…
Precedence: One Just Decision Today, a Better Tomorrow
Precedence, at its core, is the principle of honoring what has come before. In the legal world, it is the cornerstone of common law – ensuring consistency, predictability, and fairness.…
Tree Farming in Nagaland
It’s time Nagaland seriously considers the long-term value of tree farming, not just as a means of environmental rejuvenation, but as a strategy for economic resilience. For over thirty years…
Nagaland – So Few People, So Many Problems
If governance was a competitive sport, Nagaland might just take home gold – not for solving problems, but for creating them. With a population smaller than some Delhi neighborhoods, one…
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…