Mokokchung Waits, Promises Fade
More than two weeks into November, Mokokchung finds itself waiting yet again for roadworks that were promised with confidence but remain untouched. Two crucial routes, the Sewak Gate to DEF…
Living on Borrowed Time
Whether in public life or private moments, we are all travelers through time, not its masters. To live well, therefore, is to live consciously, remembering always that we are, each…
AI and the Human Core of Journalism
In today’s newsrooms, a familiar anxiety keeps returning as journalists wonder whether artificial intelligence will take their jobs, strip meaning from the work they cherish, or reduce journalism to a…
The Stage We Stand On
“All the world’s a stage,” wrote Shakespeare, and if that is true, Nagaland’s play today feels more like a tragedy than a triumph. In Aeschylus’s sense of the word, tragedy…
The Enduring Need for Writers
Not everyone can or will become a good writer, but every community benefits from those who do. It is therefore important that we recognize, encourage, and support the writers among…
Nagaland’s oppositionless assembly and the erosion of accountability
When every elected representative sits on the same side of the aisle, democracy loses one of its most vital organs - dissent. Nagaland today stands as a unique but troubling…
The True Measure of Giving Back
Success in life comes through many doors. Some reach it through relentless hard work, perseverance, and skill, while others attain it through structured systems and opportunities. Whatever the path, success…
Time to Build Roads That Last
Two of Mokokchung’s most vital roads, the Sewak Gate–DEF–Chuchuyimpang stretch of NH-2 and the IOC–Rotary junction road, are finally set to undergo repairs as reported by this newspaper. For a…
The Decline of Community Spirit
Until people cultivate a willingness to act without expecting rewards, society will struggle to move forward. Real change begins when each person chooses to be an active, selfless part of…
The Woes of Being a Citizen of Nagaland
Nagaland today presents a stark paradox. While headlines celebrate development in certain sectors, the reality for ordinary citizens tells a far different story.