A Hard Look at Religion and Social Rewards
Students of psychology and sociology may explain it better, but a troubling pattern is easy to see. Many who identify as “religious” appear more drawn to social approval than to…
The Drone Age of Warfare
Modern warfare is no longer defined by tanks and fighter jets alone. Drones have emerged as the most disruptive force on today’s battlefields, reshaping strategy, scale, and even the psychology…
A Culture of Silence in an Age of Information
In any functioning society, news is not meant to be consumed quietly. It is meant to provoke, to question, and to hold power accountable. Yet in Mokokchung and other far…
Beyond Good Governance
Governance is a familiar word in public discourse. Over time, the idea of good governance has become widely accepted as the standard that governments should aspire to. Transparency, accountability, efficiency,…
Nagaland must circulate its own economy
In Nagaland, discussions about economic growth often focus on exports and external markets. Whether it is pineapple, kiwi, handicrafts or non timber forest products, the familiar refrain is that exports…
Dzukou Valley Deserves a Global Place
Few landscapes in the Northeast evoke the same sense of awe as Dzukou Valley. With its rolling green hills, seasonal flowers, and pristine streams, the valley has long been regarded…
The Paradox of Nagaland Agriculture
It goes without saying that farming remains the mainstay of a large section of the Naga people. The Government of Nagaland has, accordingly, established multiple agriculture and allied departments, along…
Democracy Without Dissent
An ‘oppositionless’ Assembly raising questions addressed to the Speaker, with not a single opposition member in the House, is unexpected and hardly acceptable in a true democracy. Yet in Nagaland,…
Rethinking How We Give
There is a beautiful phrase that says, “What we give does not always return, but what we give is always what we are.” It is a reminder that giving is…
Does Nagaland’s Sandalwood Craze Merit a Policy?
In recent years, Nagaland has witnessed a growing craze for sandalwood plantation. Unlike tea, rubber, coffee and oil palm, which have at various points received state backing and promotional support,…