Upside Down
A screenshot depicting a young man wearing the Ao Naga traditional Tsüngkotepsü shawl upside down during the opening act of the ongoing Hornbill Festival has circulated on social media. Despite…
The Paradox of Electoral Mastery
Some politicians exhibit an unparalleled mastery in the art of electioneering, consistently securing victory with a precision that borders on the extraordinary. It’s as if they possess an unwavering formula,…
The Perils of Profitable Politics over Thriving Industries
There is a quote that says, “No country can progress if its politics is more profitable than its industries. In a country where those in government earn more than entrepreneurs,…
The Sick Society Syndrome
Every once in a while it is worth taking an objective look at society and examining its condition and behaviour. Society, like an individual, can exhibit signs of illness. Just…
Imagining a path to collaborative transformation
Mokokchung is a small town with less than 50000 people. Being such a small town, it is understandable that it faces significant economic challenges. Except for a handful of self-made…
Soul of the Constitution or Source of Controversy
The Congress party in Nagaland has raised concerns over the omission of the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in a circular issued by the…
Navigating the AI wave as parents
It has been nearly a year since ChatGPT made a significant entrance into our digital landscape, sparking both excitement and concerns, particularly in the realm of education. Recent developments have…
Kudos to DPDB Mokokchung
The inaugural Inter-Department Sports Tournament 2023 in Mokokchung District marks a commendable initiative by the District Planning & Development Board, more so because it stands as a testament to the…
Tourism industry’s multiplier effect
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, tourism is a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon that involves the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment…
Get To The Bottom Of It
The drug menace is a serious problem in Nagaland. The Mokokchung Superintendent of Police’s report that 1 in every 4 individuals in the state is either addicted to or abusing…