Nagaland witnesses a conspicuous absence of Earth Hour observance this year, with the State Government notably silent on the matter. While neighbouring states engaged in the symbolic act of turning off lights for one hour to mark Earth Hour, Nagaland rema
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The newly released publication Homegrown: Anthology of New Writings from Nagaland (2023), brings together an extraordinary range of indigenous writings from across the state. These literary artefacts explore core indigenous concepts such as the relations between land, culture, language and community and the continuities between oral and written forms of expression. From short stories to poetry and prose poems, to personal narratives and academic essays, to allegorical tales and works in translation of local language authors— this book celebrates the strength of heritage and the liveliness of innovation. The strength of this book lies in the prioritisation of the voices included, in the honest way these powerful and creative individual voices are introduced and presented with all their complexities, vulnerabilities and identities. Most impressive too, is the mixture of texts and variety of narrative forms which establish simultaneously, an indigenous and a global perspective. Rich in insight and bold in execution, the anthology proclaims the diversity, vitality and depth of 21st century Naga writers, writing in English. Collaboratively curated and edited by writer-scholars Sentinaro and Vizovono Elizabeth and published by Penthrill Publications, this hybrid anthology is a collection of thirty five voices spanning several Naga tribes and at least, three...