Bhaichung Bhutia Makes Sense
The former India national football captain Bhaichung Bhutia makes sense when he says we don’t need extravagant infrastructure but good football grounds and providing accessible sports facilities where children can…
Indigenous Knowledge System
For centuries, indigenous Naga communities have accumulated a vast body of knowledge, passed down through generations, intimately tied to their land and its ecosystems. This indigenous knowledge system (IKS) is…
Sustainable Development Over Unfettered Progress Please
As much as one would want Nagaland to forge ahead into an era of rapid development, it is imperative to be cautious about the potential pitfalls of unfettered progress. While…
A Critical Eye on the Budget
The Chief Minister of Nagaland, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the annual budget in the state assembly today. It is astounding to note that the most important…
Mokokchung: Missing the Northeast Retail Boom?
The recent surge in retail development across Nagaland and the broader Northeastern region signals a remarkable turnaround from the socio-economic challenges that plagued the area not too long ago. The…
The Silence of Economic Discourse
Next week, the Nagaland Budget for 2024-25 will be presented, outlining the state’s financial roadmap. However, a shadow of apathy hangs over this crucial event, with limited public engagement, scant…
A Grave Setback
The assassination of Khampei Opeiham Konyak of NSCN-IM in his own residence is a chilling reminder of the fragile peace that hangs over Nagaland. This brazen act of violence is…
On Nagaland Anatomy Bill, 2023
The Nagaland Anatomy Bill, 2023, walks a tightrope between advancing medical education and research while respecting the sanctity of life and death. This much-needed legislation attempts to regulate organ donation…
Bridging the Gap Between Inclusive Education Policy and Implementation
The push towards fulfilling the promise of education for all, and leaving no one behind, has resulted in a sharp increase in children who were traditionally kept out of the…
Stuck in the Mud
The latest DPDB meeting reports have provoked numerous questions, the answers to which are mostly hard to find. Society, like a complex machine, faces constant challenges: poverty, inequality, unemployment, healthcare…