Monalisa Changkija

Tiamerenla Monalisa Changkija is a distinguished voice from Northeast India—an acclaimed poet, journalist, and essayist whose work reflects the socio-political and cultural realities of Nagaland. A former Editor of Nagaland Page, she has spent decades shaping public discourse through both journalism and literature. Her poetry collections, including Weapons of Words on Pages of Pain, Monsoon Mourning, and This Silence, are known for their depth, emotional intensity, and sharp engagement with identity, memory, and conflict. Beyond poetry, her prose works such as Cogitating for a Better Deal and Middles offer insightful perspectives on the region’s socio-political landscape and everyday lived experiences. Through her writing, Changkija continues to be a powerful literary figure representing the Northeast—blending activism, introspection, and storytelling in a voice that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.