When herd mentality stands in the way of progress
Herd mentality is the tendency to follow the opinions and actions of a group without independently examining their merit. It is visible in politics, consumer behaviour, social media and public…
What are we leaving for Gen Z?
Some of the most pressing issues confronting Naga society today are the protracted Naga political question, electoral malpractice, corruption, unemployment and economic underdevelopment. For those born after the turn of…
When society changes faster than its institutions
Naga society is changing faster than many of its traditional, administrative and public institutions appear prepared to acknowledge. The change is visible in ordinary life. A growing number of people…
The ideal society: freedom, justice and shared responsibility
An ideal society is a concept that has fascinated philosophers, thinkers, and dreamers throughout history. It represents a vision of a perfect world, where harmony, equality, and justice prevail. Yet…
Which end of the egg should we break?
In Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the people of Lilliput wage bitter battles over a simple question: which end of an egg should be broken first? The Big-Endians insist on the…
A Disaster-Prone State Needs a Prepared Society
Every monsoon, Nagaland is reminded of its vulnerability. Landslides, flash floods and road blockages have become recurring tragedies, claiming lives, damaging infrastructure and disrupting daily life. The recent devastation in…
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…