Ach, Narendra Modi-ji. Yesterday only, our Class 10 science teacher was telling the students, "Look, this government scheme for soil health card — it works if you have the phone and the net to check it." My neighbour Kikon’s son in Dimapur tried, but the app kept crashing. My daughter’s school got a smart board last year, but the electricity trips twice a day. I am not saying it is bad, only that between the big plan and our village road, a lot of dust gets in the eyes.

Saw my daughter setting up a science project last night, wires and tiny bulbs everywhere. Made me think of our VCT rosters – all that talent and preparation, hoping the circuit lights up for them. Global Esports in particular, watching them feels like tending heirloom tomatoes. You give consistent care, then wait for the right season to bear fruit.