Politics is too serious to be left to politicians
Charles de Gaulle, the French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II, famously observed that “Politics is too serious a matter to be left…
When Politics Waits for Peace: Nagaland looks ahead to 2028 | Mathew Rongmei
“The mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceedingly fine.” Politics in Nagaland moves in much the same way. By the time banners go up and rallies begin, the…
TNR admits failure to sustain RPP, reaffirms vision after merger with NPF
The Naga Rising (TNR) on Tuesday acknowledged that it was unable to adequately support the Rising People’s Party (RPP) due to its own limitations, including resource constraints, following the latter’s…
RPP merges with NPF; Joel Naga gets key organisational role
Former RPP chief appointed Assistant in-charge of Dimapur Division as party ends nearly five-year independent journey The Rising People’s Party (RPP) on Saturday formally merged with the Naga People’s Front…
Nagaland: RPP likely to merge with NPF today
The Rising People’s Party (RPP), a regional political party that entered Nagaland’s political scene in 2021 on a platform of transparency and clean governance, is likely to merge with the…
Starmer’s Resignation and Lessons for Nagaland
The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following sustained pressure from within his own Labour Party, once again highlights a defining feature of mature democracies: accountability that extends beyond…
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…
Livestock, Rural Economy and the Need to Keep Development Above Politics
Livestock has always been more than an economic activity in Nagaland. It is closely tied to rural livelihoods, food security, and household income. Recent initiatives in Mokokchung, particularly in Asetkong…
MT Explainer | Why Koridang elections are often violent and why change may require more than security
Koridang is one of Mokokchung district’s most politically significant constituencies, but over the years, elections here have often been marked not just by competition, but by tension, clashes, and at…
Humour as a Weapon: How Satire Is Shaping Modern Political Warfare | Monalisa Changkija
Humour, satire, and lampooning have long been part of political conversation and communication across the globe. They assume an even more prominent role during wars and conflicts. The US-Israel war…