The ban on single-use plastics in Mokokchung
It is certainly not right to make a blanket statement on the ban on single-use plastics in Mokokchung but it can be argued that it has so far been a…
Stateless Nations and the Legacy of the Peace of Westphalia: Struggles for Recognition and Self-Determination
The concept of the modern nation-state originated in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The idea of the nation-state spread to other parts of the world in the 18th…
Are we citizens or subjects?
The terms “citizen” and “subject” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. A citizen is a member of a political community who has certain rights and responsibilities.…
A monumental fallacy
The challenges of balancing economic interests with environmental and social considerations remain significant. Likewise, the economic benefits of oil palm cultivation and its negative aspects with detrimental environmental and social…
To blame or not to blame the elected representative
While it is not wrong to hold the political leaders responsible, especially the elected representatives of the people, it is also not fair to blame them for all the wrongs…
Decoding Nagaland CM’s stand on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act
Like most seasoned political leaders, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio made a nuanced approach while responding to media persons in Kohima on the contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023. He…
Thoughts on Civil Society in Mokokchung
As stated in this column in the previous issue, civil society plays a pivotal role in any given community and it acts as a bridge between the state/government and the…
Role of Civil Society is Pivotal
Generally speaking, civil society refers to the diverse array of organizations, groups, and individuals that operate independently of the government and the private sector, with the aim of advancing various…
Ignorance is no excuse now
Now that the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. Now, only the President’s Assent stands between the Bill being enacted as…
Being worthy of the title
What the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung said about the Ao Nagas at a private schools function on Friday should not be taken at face value. It is true that the…