From Torbung Bangla to Sadu Lampak: The silent agenda of land grabbing in Manipur
Jun 16, 2025On June 15, 2025, the quiet fields of Sadu Lampak in Leitanpokpi located in Imphal East became a battleground. Kuki groups, some armed, descended from the hills, hurling stones and firing slingshots to stop Meitei farmers from tilling their ancestral lands in Sadu Lampak. Despite the presence of security forces, the farmers felt utterly abandoned.
A state wronged: When Meghalaya became the scapegoat of a gruesome murder
Jun 15, 2025Meghalaya became the unintended villain in a tragedy it neither scripted nor supported. But even as the mist slowly clears, the scars of prejudice remain etched.
ONGC gas release crisis in Assam: A comprehensive analysis of the Rudrasagar incident
Jun 15, 2025On June 12, 2025, at approximately 11:45 AM, a routine workover operation at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's (ONGC) Well No. RDS-147 near Bhotiapar in Assam's Sivasagar district took a catastrophic turn. What began as standard maintenance work by private contractor SK Petro Services quickly escalated into an uncontrolled gas release, forcing the immediate evacuation of over 1,200 residents and reigniting concerns about industrial safety in India's aging oil fields.
Why Are Authorities Struggling in Hills While Valley Achieve 75 Percent Arms Recovery in Manipur?
Jun 14, 2025Under Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s leadership since February 13, 2025, Manipur has made significant progress in curbing violence through arms recovery, particularly in the valley districts.
Namrata Borah and the Collapse of Conscience: How Media Hysteria and Moral Policing Betrayed a Tragedy
Jun 13, 2025Namrata Borah's death has sparked communal and moral controversies overshadowing the call for justice. The case reveals failures in media ethics and societal attitudes towards women in India.
Hearts Heavy as Air India Crash Claims Hundreds of Lives
Jun 13, 2025Air India Flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad, killing over 200 and injuring one survivor. The tragedy also affected a nearby college hostel, deepening the national grief.
Why Do Our Leaders Flee to Delhi in Times of Crisis?
Jun 12, 2025This modern “Delhi Chalo” stands in stark contrast to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s iconic 1940s call, which rallied millions to march toward the capital in a courageous fight for independence.
Is the Leadership Void Among Assam’s Muslims Leading Them Into a Political No-Man’s Land?
Jun 11, 2025Assam's Muslim community struggles with political voicelessness and leadership gaps amid immigration policies. There is an urgent need for visionary leaders and voter awareness to ensure meaningful representation.
Framing the Hills: How a Honeymoon Tragedy Revealed Our Prejudice Against the Northeast
Jun 11, 2025Raja Raghuvanshi's murder during his Meghalaya honeymoon has sparked national debate on prejudice against Northeast India. The incident exposes harmful stereotypes and calls for a fairer perception of the region.
Disinformation-driven collapse in the age of “Info-clogged society”
Jun 11, 2025Fake news and propaganda surged during the Indo-Pak conflict, causing public confusion and distrust. Media outlets on both sides faced criticism for spreading unverified content, highlighting the urgent need for better fact-checking and digital literacy.
When Love Becomes a Weapon: Raja Raghuvanshi's murder and silence around crimes against men
Jun 10, 2025Sonam’s alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi has sparked unjust regional prejudice against Meghalaya. The case reveals deep societal biases and the urgent need for gender-neutral justice in India.
Veil of virtue, weapon of deceit: When Dharma becomes a mask for murder
Jun 10, 2025Sonam exploited her image of piety to deceive her husband and in-laws, hiding a deadly plot during her honeymoon. This case raises troubling questions about the misuse of Sanatan Dharma for personal betrayal.
Manipur Deserves a Governor Who Honors His Word
Jun 09, 2025For over three decades, I have chronicled Manipur’s turbulent history—its ethnic fault lines, from Meitei-Pangal clashes to Naga-Kuki tensions, Kuki-Paite conflicts, and the recent Meitei-Kuki political upheaval that erupted on May 3, 2023.
India's economic progress from 10th to 4th largest in the world under PM Modi's leadership
Jun 09, 2025India has surged to become the world's 4th largest economy under PM Modi, doubling its GDP since 2014. Key reforms and initiatives across sectors have driven this rapid growth and global recognition.
Nature vs nurture and the future of cybersecurity
Jun 08, 2025In today’s interconnected world, human life has become increasingly dependent on the cyber world. It is a space that, much like the spiritual world, has no physical form but still deeply influences our lives. Different faiths offer different ways to access the spiritual dimension. In a similar way, digital connectivity allows us to enter a world that exists beyond what we can see or touch.
The J&K cliffhanger and a brand - 'Operation Sindoor'
Jun 08, 2025Operation Sindoor intensifies India’s fight against terrorism along the border with Pakistan. Civilians endure fear and uncertainty as the operation unfolds, raising questions about the future of peace in the region.
Giving up your language won’t earn you belonging: Dangerous pride in losing one’s own identity
Jun 08, 2025The East Bengal-origin Muslims in Assam are urged to preserve their mother tongue instead of abandoning it for acceptance. True Assamese identity is about respect and shared space, not erasing cultural uniqueness.
Reimagining Guwahati: A blueprint for an equitable, green, and climate-resilient city
Jun 05, 2025As the urban pulse of Northeast India, Guwahati stands at a critical crossroads. Rapid population growth, infrastructural strain, and intensifying climate impacts threaten the city’s liveability. Yet Guwahati also possesses a rare confluence of strengths—vibrant biodiversity, community-rooted culture, and strategic importance as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
Why is Manipur’s flood crisis blamed on politics, not nature?
Jun 05, 2025Severe floods in Manipur have displaced thousands amid political disagreements and poor infrastructure. Experts call for better governance and timely flood control measures to prevent future disasters
Second Chance: A young woman’s solace in self-assertion
Jun 03, 2025Self-respectful and committed as a dancer, the twenty-five-year-old Delhiite, Nia is determined to leave her ordeal behind and move on. When she confronts a sudden appearance of her boyfriend at her refuge in the Pir Panjal mountain range in the later part of the film, she refuses to enter into any renewed deal and prefers to stay back, boldly warding him off.
Trust is a Fragile Thing
Jun 02, 2025As we navigate life, we come across a variety of people including acquaintances, friends, mentors, colleagues and even strangers. Some pass through briefly, while others stay long enough to offer us a sense of safety and belonging. With time, we begin to open up, not just through casual conversation but by sharing our deeper fears, regrets and personal challenges. In psychological terms, this openness is known as emotional vulnerability. It is not a flaw. In fact, it is a strength and often the foundation of meaningful human bonds.
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