A Vision Confronts Reality
Nagaland’s Budget for 2026–27, with a total expenditure of Rs 22,127.33 crore, presents itself as a roadmap towards a “Developed Nagaland @ 2047.” At least that’s what the Chief Minister…
When Giving Is Collective, What Happens to the Individual?
Naga society is often defined by the strength of its community. From the village to the church to urban localities, participation is not optional but expected. Every individual contributes, not…
Hobby Farming and the Changing Face of Naga Agriculture
In recent years, a quiet trend has been taking root across Nagaland’s towns. From backyard vegetable patches to small poultry units and terrace gardens, urban residents are increasingly engaging in…
Living Fully in a Life Marked by Suffering
For centuries, philosophers, thinkers, scientists, and reformers have tried to answer one enduring question: how can humans live a good and meaningful life? From Aristotle’s examination of virtue in Nicomachean…
A Hard Look at Religion and Social Rewards
Students of psychology and sociology may explain it better, but a troubling pattern is easy to see. Many who identify as “religious” appear more drawn to social approval than to…
The Drone Age of Warfare
Modern warfare is no longer defined by tanks and fighter jets alone. Drones have emerged as the most disruptive force on today’s battlefields, reshaping strategy, scale, and even the psychology…
A Culture of Silence in an Age of Information
In any functioning society, news is not meant to be consumed quietly. It is meant to provoke, to question, and to hold power accountable. Yet in Mokokchung and other far…
The Case for a Thrust Crop in Development Planning
Across history, certain crops have played a decisive role in shaping national economies. When supported by clear policy direction, infrastructure and markets, a single crop has sometimes become a powerful…
A Think Tank Must Think
The launch of the Nagaland Institute of Transformation (NIoT) has been presented as a step toward more strategic and data driven governance in Nagaland. Conceived as a policy think tank…
Beyond Good Governance
Governance is a familiar word in public discourse. Over time, the idea of good governance has become widely accepted as the standard that governments should aspire to. Transparency, accountability, efficiency,…