When Our Commitment to Sports Leaks, So Does the Roof
The sight of water leaking from the roof of the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Mokokchung as the 4th Inter-Ward Volleyball Tournament began should stir more than mild embarrassment. It is…
Nagaland Must Unlock Its Critical Mineral Potential
The inauguration of Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk marks more than an industrial milestone for the Northeast; it signals a new era of resource-based growth that…
The Tyranny of Fear
Fear is one of humanity’s most powerful emotions. It has kept us alive through danger, but it has also kept us enslaved to our own minds. At its core, fear…
The Courage to Face Truth
Truth is both valuable and challenging. Humans pride ourselves on being rational beings, yet time and again, we witness individuals and societies turning away from facts, preferring comforting illusions over…
Big-Fish-Eat-Small-Fish Syndrome
In both business and politics, there exists a phenomenon often described as the “big-fish-eat-small-fish” syndrome, where larger players, equipped with more resources and influence, attract and absorb the talent or…
The Silence of Mokokchung’s Public Voice
In a society that prides itself on rich traditions, vibrant culture, and intellectual heritage, the absence of public discourse in Mokokchung is deeply concerning. Few citizens, be they concerned individuals,…
The Urgency of Good Record Keeping
One of the stark realities confronting us today is our collective inability to preserve records. This weakness is not just a passing flaw; it is a cultural and historical gap…
The Smartest in the Room
There is a saying that goes, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” Popularly interpreted, it suggests that one should seek out spaces where…
Rs 24 crore and still neglected: The strange case of Tuli Railway Station
With a reported revenue of Rs 24 crore in 2023–24, the station has outperformed expectations by any standard. Yet it remains a ghost station—no staff, no passenger services, and no…
Disruptive Thinking
Disruptive thinking is not about being reckless. It is the courage to challenge conventional ideas and reimagine solutions that break away from inherited norms. It means looking at long-standing problems…