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…
Nagaland: Art and Culture Directorate releases four books, unveils Interactive Kiosk
The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland, organised a Books Release and Unveiling of Interactive Kiosk programme at the Directorate Conference Hall here on Wednesday.
Political identity cannot be reduced to culture
In public conversations, identity is often reduced to the most visible things - shawls, dances, festivals, dialects, and folklore. These are valuable. They carry memory and pride. But they are…
CCSA conducts 2nd Cultural Meet 2026
The Centre Chakhesang Sports Association (CCSA) on Tuesday conducted its 2nd Cultural Meet 2026 under the theme “Sowing Seeds of Our Culture: Harvesting a Brighter Future” at Lower Khomi Village…
Student-led reformation takes centre stage at Khensa Students Union’s 10th Walu Aten
The 10th Walu Aten of the Khensa Kaketshir Telungjem (Khensa Students Union) commenced at the Local Ground, Khensa, on December 28 and will conclude on December 30. The three-day program…
Rethinking the Chief Guest Culture
When did the chief guest culture take root in Naga society? It is difficult to pinpoint the exact moment, but it has grown so deeply over the years that it…
Misplaced Pride: Rethinking Our Attitude Toward Culture and Commerce
Our pride should not be limited to cultural symbols alone. It should extend to the products we create, the services we provide, and the stories we tell in our communities.…
Zonal Director of ICCR documents Ao Naga culture during visit to Mopungchuket
Zonal Director of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for the North East Zone, Dr N Munish Singh, is on a two day visit to Mopungchuket village under Mokokchung district…
Preserving Naga Culture in a Changing World
Even while embracing modern tools, it is only through conscious commitment that authentic Naga culture can endure amid change.
When culture is misread: School performance distorts Nagaland’s identity
Amid the vibrant celebrations of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, a video circulating on social media has triggered widespread concern over cultural misrepresentation. The video, reportedly from 2018, shows children in a…