Demand Real Journalism
Real journalism is not a relic of a bygone era; it is the lifeblood of democracy. In today’s fast-paced world inundated with instant news, where headlines scream for fleeting clicks,…
Preserving Ao-Naga Language and Tradition
In a world marked by rapid globalization and cultural convergence, initiatives that celebrate and preserve indigenous languages, literature, and oral traditions are invaluable. The upcoming one-day international conference, jointly organized…
Urgency for Unity and Solidarity
As Nagaland goes to polls for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, a significant twist has unfolded with over 5 lakh voters from Eastern Nagaland poised to abstain from participating. This…
Hand in the Monkey Jar
The Familiar Tale: You’ve probably heard the story about how to catch a monkey, right? If you put something a monkey wants into a jar that is fixed in place,…
Misconceived Notions of Politics
It is interesting to observe that the people of Nagaland are, perhaps for the first time in a while, taking the parliamentary elections to the Lower House seriously. It’s not…
A Promise Amidst Challenges
In a land fraught with political complexities and historical divisions, the recent adoption of the Naga National Anthem by the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and FNR serves as a glimmer…
‘One Nation’
Upon close examination of the reform proposals put forth by the BJP, a recurring theme emerges: ‘One Nation’ is consistently prefixed to specific reforms. Phrases such as ‘One Nation, One…
Morality, Electoral Politics and Voting
In a democracy, elections are supposed to be the cornerstone of societal expression, a platform where the collective conscience of the populace finds its voice. However, increasingly, the moral fabric…
The Imperative of Mokokchung’s Relationship with Jorhat
Mokokchung’s prosperity hinges on nurturing a robust bond with Jorhat, the neighboring commercial hub in Assam. Jorhat, a major business center in Upper Assam, lies a mere 130 km away,…