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Mizoram’s quiet peace, and why India must still be careful
May 08, 2026The recent laying down of arms by the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) marks a symbolic turning point for Mizoram, often described today as an “insurgent-free” state. At face value, this milestone appears to affirm the success of peacebuilding efforts in one of Northeast India’s most conflict-affected regions. Yet, the deeper question remains: how durable is this peace?
Enough of Blame Games: Time for Practical Action on Manipur’s NRC
May 08, 2026Manipur’s NRC debate is moving towards a records-based update using voter, census and land documents. That shift sharpens the focus on digitising archives and securing Central approval for rollout.
Steering Manipur University Through Turbulence: A Farewell to Prof. Naorem Lokendra Singh, the 11th Vice-Chancellor
May 07, 2026In the journey of Manipur University, very few chapters have been as challenging yet inspiring as the tenure of our 11th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Naorem Lokendra Singh.
Prioritizing North Bengal – Time for a Paradigm Shift in West Bengal
May 07, 2026With the BJP’s historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections — securing a decisive mandate with over 200 seats and ending TMC’s 15-year rule — the state stands at a historic crossroads.
The 'Ten-Minute' Paradox: Can India’s Kirana Heritage Survive the Quick Commerce Surge?
May 06, 2026India's kirana stores are facing mounting pressure as quick commerce platforms expand and deepen discounts. A complaint before the CCI has brought the fight over livelihoods, pricing and neighbourhood retail into sharper focus.
Hormuz at boiling point: Global supply disruptions amid intensifying U.S.–Iran confrontation
May 06, 2026In 2026, the world is witnessing what was once a theoretical "worst-case scenario" become a daily reality. The closure of the Strait, triggered by escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, has moved beyond an energy crisis, evolving into a global emergency of food and medicine shortages.
The architecture of dominance: Rethinking the 2026 Assam Assembly Election
May 06, 2026The 2026 Assam Assembly election, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance won 102 of 126 seats, with the BJP alone securing 82, is a result that demands a more disciplined analysis. This was not a political accident. Nor was it primarily the outcome of a charismatic personality. It was the product of at least three intersecting structural forces: a deliberately redesigned electoral geography, a welfare architecture engineered to produce political loyalty, and an organisational machine that has no credible counterpart in the state at this moment. To understand what happened on 4 May 2026, one must move past the scoreboard and examine the scaffolding.
Big Mandate, Bigger Responsibility
May 05, 2026A strong mandate gives a government the authority to act with confidence. It also offers a rare opportunity—to translate public trust into lasting progress.
A Hattrick With a Century: How BJP Turned Elections Into a Science
May 05, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma called it himself, and for once a politician's self-description was not hyperbole. "A hattrick with a century," he said from Jalukbari, where he had just won his sixth consecutive assembly election by a margin of over 80,000 votes. The phrase deserves to be taken literally, because the arithmetic it describes is genuinely without precedent in Assam's post-Independence history.
Signs were there—If only we had looked deeper: Analysing TMC’s loss in West Bengal elections 2026
May 05, 2026This analysis tracks how SIR, voter anger, polarisation and tighter election oversight shaped the BJP's breakthrough in West Bengal. It also outlines the scale of the setback for the Trinamool Congress and the harder road ahead. A closer look at how SIR, Anti-Incumbency, Polarisation and Micro-management helped BJP breach Fortress Bengal.
CM Khemchand’s State Committee Announcement: A Perfect Intellectual Convergence on NRC Updation
May 05, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand has demonstrated commendable seriousness and foresight in addressing the long-standing demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
Three Years On: What Hiroshima Can Teach Manipur About the Long Road to Peace
May 03, 2026May 3, in Manipur history - would we remember it in our own ways? Emotions rise as we reflect on what Manipur has endured, and the people have become resilient. Yes, the sun will rise again over the Imphal Valley and the hills of Manipur. And of course, it will shine on a land marked by loss and hardship, yet still holding firm to its hope – we are not giving up. For many of us connected to Manipur, the memories still sit like a stone in the chest.
When the Uniform Becomes a Liability: The TTP Infiltration of Bangladesh's Air Force and What It Means for the Region
May 03, 2026A warrant officer at BAF Base Zahurul Haque went missing. Not for a few days, for nearly two months. When Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit finally located him, he was sheltering at a hideout connected to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.
From critique to certainty: How Hiren Gohain's public reasoning narrows its own argument
May 03, 2026A recent Facebook post by Hiren Gohain reinforces a pattern identified earlier: when critique becomes selective, associative, and insufficiently evidence-based, even valid concerns lose their analytical force.
Three years of unhealed wounds – A heart that still bleeds in Manipur
May 03, 2026My hands tremble as I type this on May 3, 2026. Exactly three years ago, the first cries of violence tore through our land, and a part of my soul has remained shattered ever since. I stare again at the shared image – the cold headline reading 'Manipur Remains Divided Three Years After Deadly Ethnic Clashes'.
157th in the world: The quiet erosion of India's press freedom
May 03, 2026On World Press Freedom Day 2026, RSF's annual index lands with unusual weight. For India, ranked 157th out of 180 countries, the occasion is less a celebration than a reckoning.
When liberty meets narrative: The Supreme Court’s Khera dilemma
May 02, 2026The Supreme Court’s decision to grant anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera will, predictably, be read through partisan lenses. One side will see it as a vindication of free speech; the other as a troubling leniency towards alleged misconduct in the heat of an election cycle. Both readings, however, miss the more interesting, and more consequential, question.
Excluded by Marriage, Erased by Birth: Assam NRC’s War on Women and Children
May 02, 2026The Assam National Register of Citizens was meant to be a clean exercise to identify genuine Indian citizens and detect those who came illegally after March 24, 1971. In reality, it turned into a long, painful process that left nearly 19 lakh people excluded.
You’re Not Just Buying Food, You’re Buying a System
May 02, 2026When you order from online platforms, the bill often feels confusing. There is tax on food, tax on delivery, and additional platform charges. Many people question why they have to pay so much.
The opponent within: How rivals shape leaders and nations
May 01, 2026Leaders are often judged by their intrinsic values and abilities. But in politics, they are equally shaped by their opponents. Rivalry does not merely test leadership, it helps create it.
The Human Tragedy of Assam's NRC and the Lessons Manipur Must Not Ignore
May 01, 2026The story of Assam’s National Register of Citizens is filled with profound sadness and urgent concern. What began as a necessary effort to honour the Assam Accord of 1985 and safeguard the demographic, cultural, and linguistic character of Assam from unchecked illegal immigration ultimately became one of the most heartbreaking administrative failures in recent Indian history.
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