We cannot wish away the hills
The monsoon has a way of reminding us how closely our lives are tied to the landscape around us. For a hill town like Mokokchung, heavy rain is not merely…
Politics is too serious to be left to politicians
Charles de Gaulle, the French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II, famously observed that “Politics is too serious a matter to be left…
The rise and fall of societies
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times.” The popular saying, attributed to G Michael Hopf, is…
Science is only beginning to know Nagaland
The recent reports published in this newspaper on evidence of prehistoric human habitation in the caves and rockshelters of Noklak district and the discovery of a new species of stingless…
Teach AI or Teach Obsolescence
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming the foundation of how the world works. Yet for many people, AI is still reduced to ChatGPT, image…
Football needs development, not dilution
The reported proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup 2030 to 64 teams raises serious questions about the future direction of international football. While the idea may appear attractive as…
Progress Demands Participation
It has become common to compare Mokokchung with Kohima and Dimapur and ask why it is not growing at the same pace. At first glance, the comparison appears reasonable. On…
A Bridge Too Long Neglected
The recent notification issued by the Mokokchung district administration restricting the movement of heavy vehicles across the Dikhu River Bailey Bridge is both timely and necessary. When a bridge is…
The Cost of Misused Resources
Thomas Sowell once observed, “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is…
Transparency Beyond the Meeting Room
The recent District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Mokokchung offered valuable insights into the state of development in the district. The discussions revealed important realities: farmers lack…