The “5 Monkeys Experiment”
Imagine a room with five monkeys and a tantalizing bunch of bananas perched atop a ladder. Naturally, the monkeys, driven by hunger and curiosity, attempt to climb the ladder to…
Kinship truce strengthens bonds between Longsa Metsübo and Ungma Jamijang clans
Mokokchung, 20 February (MTNews): Aiming at strengthening clan relationships, a kinship or peace treaty between the Metsübo clan of Longsa Village and the Jamir clan of Ungma Village was observed…
Celebrating Coffee Success, While Nurturing Tradition
The news of Nagaland’s resurgent coffee industry fills us with optimism. The government’s ambitious plan to blanket 50,000 hectares with coffee cultivation by 2030 is a commendable bid to empower…
“High time to divide Ao origin history into two clear stages – mythical and legendary”
Former Ao Senden President urges examination of traditional practices In a thought-provoking position paper for Vision Mokokchung 2040, social activist and former President of Ao Senden, Lendinokdang, emphasizes the need…
The Explosive Cost of an Alien Tradition
In our evolving society, various alien traditions have become ingrained in our celebrations. One such practice that warrants immediate attention is the bursting of firecrackers. The environmental repercussions of firecrackers…
New Year’s Eve celebration in Mokokchung: The tradition lives on
Mokokchung, January 3 (MTNews): Despite earlier reports that the New Year’s Eve celebration had been cancelled, Mokokchung welcomed the New Year in the “traditional Mokokchung fashion” at Police Point, as…