Systemic Pessimism
During the panel discussion’s Q&A session, a delegate raised this concern in relation to employment, self-reliance, and enterprise, which were key topics of the conference. This question struck a chord…
Ending 2025: Thank you for being part of our journey
As we publish our final edition of 2025, it is a moment to pause, not to celebrate ourselves, but to reflect on what it has meant to report from Mokokchung…
Keeping the Press Alive in Mokokchung
Publishing a newspaper from a remote small town like Mokokchung is among the most demanding undertakings in journalism. Distance from major urban centres, limited infrastructure, logistical delays, and financial constraints…
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…