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…
Solidarity Statement Against the Arbitrary Regularisation of Assistant Professors | Bendang Imsong
My dear fellow warriors, Warm greetings. I extend my full solidarity with you in this collective stand against corruption and the arbitrary abuse of authority. The recent decision to regularise…
Riding Together Through Life | Meyu Changkiri
On my 51st birthday, I feel compelled to share a story that’s close to my heart. It’s not merely about motorcycles and miles traveled – it’s a story about partnership,…
Uplifting society through quality education | Thsachoba TS
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, quality education has emerged as a cornerstone for individual empowerment, economic growth, and societal progress. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected…
Nagalim in the Court of John Rawls’s “A Theory of Justice” | Suryaraju Mattimalla
In the justice court of India, my plea took flight, Yet the gavel fell silent, extinguishing light. For Nagalim’s cry for independence was cast aside, In the halls of power,…
When the Cradle is Empty | Meyu Changkiri
I know of a couple who were unable to conceive a child until their tenth year of marriage. I also have friends who endured multiple miscarriages before finally having a…