O Naga Mother: A Cry Against Gaslighting | Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
“O Naga Mother, Have You Seen? O Naga mother, have you seen the plight, Of your children gaslit in the dead of the night? With whispers of racism, cruel and…
A Mother’s Quiet Strength | Meyu Changkiri
In Loving Memory of a God-Fearing Woman (1933–2013) As another Mother’s Day approaches, memories flood my heart – some warm and comforting, others tinged with the ache of absence. My…
Oral Narration and Societal Heritage
Oral narration refers to the tradition of storytelling or sharing stories by word of mouth. For much of human history, oral narration has played a key role in preserving the…
Activists’ Representation to Governor on Nagaland Lokayukta
To The Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, Raj Bhavan, Kohima – 797001 Nagaland. Sub:- Prayer for Intervention to Strengthen the Functioning of the Nagaland Lokayukta. Respected Sir, We, the undersigned social…
A Naga Father’s Plea: End The Silence That Kills | Aga Rengma
On April 29, 2025, three young Naga soldiers of the NSCN (IM), fell to bullets fired by Indian security forces in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. It happened during a declared…
The Masks of Academia | Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
In the realm of ancient scrolls, Where kings wore crowns of gilded gold, Eulogists danced in shadows bold, To please the tyrants, tales were told. From Brahmins’ chants to scholars’…
The Silence of a Nation: Manipur Burns, But Who’s Listening? | Kui Hangsing
In May 2023, violence erupted in the northeastern state of Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The ethnic conflict that followed has since claimed over 250 lives, displaced more…
The Crossroads of Nagaland’s Youth and Its Economy
A few years ago, the New Secretariat Road saw protests demanding absorption and regularisation. Now we see protest against absorption and regularisation. Some of the people who participated in the…
Life in Verse: A Glimpse into the Ao-Naga Traditional Poetry
There is nothing new in something we would call part of the “Oral Tradition” and yet living in the 21st century, for someone of my generation, I am always astounded…
Reviving Culture with Discernment – An Opinion | Meyu Changkiri
Many traditional Naga festivals have undergone significant transformation over the years. In contemporary times, Christianity has deeply influenced Naga culture. For instance, the Ao Naga festival, Moatsu, is now often…