Democracy Without Dissent
An ‘oppositionless’ Assembly raising questions addressed to the Speaker, with not a single opposition member in the House, is unexpected and hardly acceptable in a true democracy. Yet in Nagaland,…
Rethinking How We Give
There is a beautiful phrase that says, “What we give does not always return, but what we give is always what we are.” It is a reminder that giving is…
Does Nagaland’s Sandalwood Craze Merit a Policy?
In recent years, Nagaland has witnessed a growing craze for sandalwood plantation. Unlike tea, rubber, coffee and oil palm, which have at various points received state backing and promotional support,…
Free The Next Generation
Mokokchung, like many remote districts, faces undeniable physical challenges. Difficult terrain, limited connectivity and constrained infrastructure have slowed growth for decades. Yet the most stubborn obstacle is not geographic. It…
Conservation Funding and the Question of Intent
Nagaland today stands at the centre of multiple high value conservation initiatives. The JICA supported Nagaland Forest Management Project, the World Bank funded ELEMENT program and the ongoing KfW-funded Forest…
Carbon Credit Market in Nagaland
Nagaland, with one of the highest forest covers in the country, has often been seen as a potential hub for innovative environmental and economic programs. The state government’s recent plan…
The Moral Test of a Generation
In every society, age commands respect. In Naga society, as in many indigenous cultures, reverence for elders is a cherished value that binds communities together. It reflects gratitude for sacrifice,…
Lamentations for Integrity Lost
We live in a society so rotten with corruption that morality has become extinct. People wander shamelessly in search of easy money and selfish gain, quick to grovel before the…
The politics of missed opportunities in Nagaland
The recent announcement of leadership reshuffle by Congress in Nagaland may already be coming too late. The party had momentum after its 2024 Lok Sabha win through MP Supongmeren Jamir…
Artificial General Intelligence and the Dawn of a New Era
For those following the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, it is clear that the pace of technological change is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Artificial general intelligence, or AGI,…