Truth, Fairness, and Justice in a Religious Society
Every major religious tradition places truth at its moral core, and it is upheld not merely as a virtue but as a duty. Fairness and justice follow closely, forming the…
Rattle & Hum Music Society inducts new president
The Rattle & Hum Music Society inducted Wenyitso Kapfo as its new president during a formal ceremony held at Hotel Vivor, Kohima, on June 12. In his presidential speech, Wenyitso…
Giving Back Must Become a Culture
At a time when conversations about development often revolve around government schemes, infrastructure projects and institutional interventions, the recent gesture by an entrepreneur in Salangtem Ward offers a reminder that…
The Cost of Rising Individualism in Society
Most parents naturally aspire for their children to grow up successful, self-reliant, and capable of achieving their fullest potential. There is nothing inherently wrong in this desire. In fact, it…
Individual Conscience and Collective Identity in Naga Society
In many traditional societies, including among the Nagas, the sense of self is deeply embedded within the collective. Clan, tribe, and community have long served as sources of identity, protection,…
When Conscience Goes Silent
(Note: This editorial continues the discussion from yesterday’s editorial) The crisis surrounding alleged backdoor appointments in Nagaland has now moved beyond administrative procedure. It has entered the far more uncomfortable…
Is Corruption in Our Genes?
There are times when the scale and persistence of corruption appears so routine, so deeply embedded, that one is tempted to ask whether it has become part of our inheritance,…
The Dangerous Rise of Manipulative Storytelling in Politics and Society | Monalisa Changkija
Storytelling shapes societies—but when misused, it fuels scams, propaganda and division The world loves a story and the storyteller. The more fantastic the story, the more people lap it up.…
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…
The Moral Test of a Generation
In every society, age commands respect. In Naga society, as in many indigenous cultures, reverence for elders is a cherished value that binds communities together. It reflects gratitude for sacrifice,…