Crab Mentality / When neighbors progress
Crab Mentality Crab mentality, or crabs-in-a-bucket mentality, is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, “If I can’t have it, neither can you.” The metaphor is derived from…
Unlocking the Tourism Potential of Mokokchung: A Call for Sustainable Development
Mokokchung, like most other parts of Nagaland, has long been known for its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and natural beauty. With its unique cultural identity, pristine landscapes, and welcoming…
Sports Development needs Institutional Support
Mokokchung still has a long way to go when it comes to meaningful sports development. The State government may or may not be able to provide adequate support for sports…
A district in decay
The decay of Mokokchung district may have begun about a decade ago but it was only when we became a district with no medical, education, sports, agriculture, or information technology…
Mother language
Language is the cornerstone of human communication, and it plays a pivotal role in shaping our identity, culture, and heritage. The mother tongue, or the first language learned by an…
Sports development in Mokokchung
Mokokchung has a rich cultural heritage and is blessed with scenic beauty. It is also home to a vibrant sports loving population. Sports play a vital role in the development…
Local journalism and Mokokchung
Local journalism plays a critical role in providing communities with vital news and information. From covering local events to reporting on crimes and other incidents, local journalists serve as the…
Banks in Mokokchung
Mokokchung, being a major urban center in the state, is a ‘hub’ of economic activity in its own right. The town is the gateway to at least four or five…
Illegal immigration and demographic shift
Illegal immigrants in Nagaland pose a significant challenge to the state’s economy, society, and security. Despite the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime in place, the unabated influx of illegal immigrants…
On jhum cultivation
Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation, is more than just slash-and-burn agriculture. However, jhum cultivation has been criticized for causing deforestation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity. Amidst such…