Weekly Write-ups
How India–China ties could unlock the Northeast’s future
India and China have always had a complicated relationship part rivalry, part partnership, and often both at once. Along the border, tensions remain unresolved, with the Line of Actual Control still sensitive despite 20 rounds of military talks since 2020. Yet in the...
Game over: India bans real-money online gaming under new Act
India’s online gaming world has just witnessed its biggest shake-up yet. What was once a booming industry of fantasy sports, poker apps, and cash-based rummy rooms has now been dealt a decisive blow. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, passed by...
The biggest investment in business is you
In the world of entrepreneurship, risk and uncertainty are inevitable. Markets fluctuate, businesses pivot, and competition evolves. Yet amid this unpredictability, there is one investment that consistently yields the highest returns: investing in oneself....
‘Now’ is the right time to launch a business in Nagaland
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported that as of January 31, 2025, Nagaland had 88 DPIIT-recognized Startups and as of July 2025 over 60,000 MSMEs registered on the Udyam Portal. Although this figure may appear modest in absolute...
Nagaland’s future: Decoding the creative economy
The month of July bore witness to more than 23,000 aspirants applying for 154 Forest Guard posts in Nagaland. Nearly 15,000 physically turned up to run, sweat, and compete against all odds for a job whose vacancy list couldn’t even absorb 1% of the hopefuls. Rather...
Shape shifting Nagaland into an MSME driven economy
Adaptability is an attribute that has often been associated with Nagas. And that very attribute has shaped our mindsets particularly in the last decade as we witness a rising wave of entrepreneurship that has been building across Nagaland , cutting across gender and...
Women Entrepreneurs in Nagaland: Challenges, Growth & Support System
In recent years, Nagaland has witnessed a steady rise in women-led businesses. From small-scale home enterprises to registered brands making their mark across the Northeast and beyond, women entrepreneurs in the state are demonstrating resilience, creativity, and...
AI for small businesses in Nagaland
We often talk about how the world is changing. Technology is moving fast, markets are shifting, and the way we do business isn’t what it used to be. For many small business owners, it can feel overwhelming like you have to constantly catch up just to stay in the game....
Nagaland’s quiet rise begins
For years, conversations around Nagaland have too often centred on what is missing – industries, infrastructure, or large-scale employment. But slowly and steadily, another narrative is emerging. One that focuses on what is already present: resilience, creativity, and...
Nagaland’s Pvt sector shift: Aligning with public purpose
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton BerleAcross Nagaland, thousands of educated youth find themselves in a familiar position: preparing for government exams, scanning newspapers for job notifications, and waiting. It’s a scene we’ve grown used to...