Nagaland Football: What Comes Next
Nagaland defeating Manipur in the ongoing Santosh Trophy, following an earlier win against Mizoram, is more than a positive set of results. It marks a moment that invites reflection on…
Local Self-Governance: A Duty Beyond Privilege
The recent actions taken by the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) to revise market charges, update daily wage labor rates, increase firewood prices, and mandate laborer registration are commendable examples of…
The Quiet Crisis Facing Rural Mokokchung
A quiet but serious crisis is unfolding across Mokokchung district. Most villages today are facing an existential threat in the form of steadily declining populations. With the exception of a…
Politicians and the Politics of Words
Today’s politicians have mastered the art of saying exactly what people want to hear. This skill is not accidental but a calculated strategy to win hearts, shape opinions, and consolidate…
The Words That Cannot Be Translated
Let Arju remain Arju. Let Sobaliba remain Sobaliba. Such untranslatable words remind us that culture is woven into language itself, and that some ideas can only remain whole when spoken…
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…
Step Outside, Slow Down, Begin Again
As life accelerates, the simplest wisdom remains: every now and then, go back to nature. It is where we come from, and where we remember who we are.
Build Nagaland’s Sporting Ecosystem From The Grassroots
Beyond policy and governance, sports remain vital in nurturing community spirit, promoting healthy living, and creating pathways for youth. Most importantly, they help build an ecosystem without which the sports…
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.…