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,…
Lamentations for Integrity Lost
We live in a society so rotten with corruption that morality has become extinct. People wander shamelessly in search of easy money and selfish gain, quick to grovel before the…
Accountability: The Missing Foundation of Naga Society | Aga Rengma
Without accountability, unity is just a slogan & peace is just a pause. The critical question is not who breaks the law, agreements, commitments or contracts.
Collectivism Should Not Silence the Individual
Only by respecting individual freedom can we build a society that is mature, confident, progressive, and capable of meeting the future without fear or insecurity. A society that protects the…
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…
The Deep Rot of Tribalism and Chauvinism in Naga Society
What truly ails Naga society today is not only corruption, misgovernance, or the decay of moral values, but the deeper malady that fuels them all: tribalism and chauvinism. These forces…
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…