A Basic Need, Finally Ordered
It is both sobering and encouraging that the High Court had to step in to direct what should have long been a basic feature of public health infrastructure in Nagaland.…
What a 30-Acre Sunflower Trial in Tuensang Tells Us
India remains heavily dependent on imported edible oils, meeting nearly 57 percent of its domestic demand through foreign markets. Annual imports stand at around 16 million tonnes, costing the country…
India’s politics has a youth problem
India is often described as a young nation. Political speeches repeatedly celebrate the country’s demographic advantage, its energetic youth population, and the promise of a generation that will supposedly drive…
Culture as a Catalyst, Not a Constraint
No culture is static. It evolves continuously, shaped by time, environment, and human experience. To imagine culture as something fixed in the past is to misunderstand its nature. Societies that…
Funds Exist for Nagaland
Development Is Not a Funding Problem, It Is an Execution Problem Nagaland often describes itself as a resource-crunched state, and that description is not without basis. Its geographical constraints, limited…
ASF in Nagaland Is More Than a Livestock Crisis
The resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in parts of Nagaland is more than a veterinary concern. It is an unfolding economic crisis that threatens the livelihoods of thousands of…
Events, Journalism and the Limits of Routine Coverage
Event coverage is an essential part of news reporting, but it is not journalism in its full sense. Events happen everywhere, all the time, and each carries its own significance…
When Conscience Goes Silent
(Note: This editorial continues the discussion from yesterday’s editorial) The crisis surrounding alleged backdoor appointments in Nagaland has now moved beyond administrative procedure. It has entered the far more uncomfortable…
Development Through Community Wealth Creation
Community wealth creation has become an important idea in discussions on development, especially for states like Nagaland where economic opportunities are uneven and many districts remain underdeveloped. At its simplest,…
Reading Between the Numbers in Koridang
The recent Koridang by-election may not have been Nagaland’s first, but it quickly became one of its most closely watched. With as many as six candidates contesting despite less than…