A Society Defined by Its People
It is not the geography, and certainly not the topography, that is to blame for Mokokchung falling behind the rest of the world in every conceivable metric. Perhaps, it is…
If Policy Meets Purpose
Nagaland’s decision to draft a new agricultural policy comes not a moment too soon. As the state grapples with the triple challenge of climate change, shifting societal attitudes toward farming,…
The Price of Silence
When corruption seeps into every layer of society, it becomes more than a vice; it becomes the air people breathe. It ceases to be just an ethical issue; it becomes…
A Tipping Point in South Asia
The persistent tensions between India and Pakistan have once again resurfaced with troubling intensity, particularly after the Pahalgam terror attack. While periodic flare-ups along the Line of Control are not…
Bracing for Fallout
In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, one of the deadliest terrorist acts in recent memory, the Ministry of Home Affairs has called for a nationwide civil defence…
Language is the Soul of Culture
The recent Moatsü festival, meant to be a proud celebration of heritage, offered a sobering glimpse into a deeper crisis: the quiet erosion of our cultural identity through the loss…
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…