When a Prime Minister Died and a Question Was Born
Jan 08, 2026On the night of 10 January 1966, Lal Bahadur Shastri returned to his room in Tashkent after signing a peace agreement that formally ended the 1965 war between India and Pakistan. The negotiations had been tense, drawn out, and emotionally draining.
From Amsterdam to Manipur: A Journey from Anne Frank's Legacy to Our Duty for Peace
Jan 07, 2026The Holocaust did not emerge overnight; it accumulated over time - from moments when good people chose silence over courage, comfort over conviction. The inaction of the witnesses could be as bad as the perpetrators' actions, and the memories of our decisions today will live on. Anne herself wrote, "What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again." Her words carry an urgent message for our time, and I am deeply touched.
India’s moral reckoning in Bangladesh: Why the Kuki-Chin can no longer be ignored
Jan 07, 2026India’s silence on Bangladesh’s Kuki-Chin crisis is no longer strategic restraint but a failure of moral leadership with direct consequences for regional security. Supporting meaningful Kuki-Chin autonomy is the only course that aligns India’s democratic values, border stability, and historical responsibility.
The Gamnomphai (Saiton-Nganukon) Blast: A Strategic Gambit to Replace Neutrality with Partisan Rule
Jan 06, 2026Since February 2025, Manipur has been under President's Rule, a direct administration from New Delhi instituted after the Supreme Court noted an "absolute breakdown of law and order" and allegations of state collusion with perpetrators. This move temporarily sidelined the government of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, whose administration was widely documented as exhibiting a "pro-Meitei bias." His government allegedly provided political patronage to Meitei vigilante groups such as the Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun, which have been accused of looting state armories and orchestrating attacks on Kuki-Zo communities.
Protect the northeast within India before claiming to defend it from outside
Jan 06, 2026The brutal death of 24-year-old Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun after a racially charged assault, is a national tragedy, not an isolated crime. He and his brother were attacked on December 9 after being subjected to racial abuse and slurs because of their appearance; Angel later died from his injuries on December 26 after 17 days in hospital. Family accounts and multiple reports note that slurs like “Chinese” and “chinky” were hurled before the violence escalated.
Beyond Nalbari: The Questions We Avoid at Our Peril
Jan 06, 2026The incident in Nalbari, where a group of frustrated youths vandalised Christmas decorations, deserves unequivocal condemnation. It was unlawful, socially disruptive, and morally indefensible. The prompt intervention by the administration and the widespread appeal for restraint were both necessary. In a constitutional democracy, grievance—however deeply felt—cannot be expressed through vandalism or intimidation.
Was the Kuki-Zo Council Statement on the Saiton Bomb Blast Prepared Before the Blast?
Jan 06, 2026How could the Kuki-Zo Council prepare a press release for an incident which never occurred? It is hard to find that even after 24 hours is about to end and we could not find any news of the "bombing incident" at Gamnomphai village near Seitol in Churachandpur district.
PR Band Aid Failed to Protect Meitei From Kuki Militants
Jan 05, 2026The gunfire that emanated from Khamenlok on the night of December 9, 2025—on the eve of President Droupadi Murmu’s maiden visit to Manipur—was not merely an act of provocation. Nor was the December 16 attack on Meitei settlements in Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai, nor the January 5 bomb blasts in Saiton-Nganukon, mere indications of isolated security lapses.
The Absence of Northeast India in NCERT Textbooks: Lessons from Anjel Chakma’s Tragedy
Jan 05, 2026The Constitution of India tells us that our country is made of many different states and peoples, all equal and important. Yet when students open their NCERT textbooks, the book read by every child in India they find very little about Northeast India. This region is home to 45 million people with hundreds of languages and cultures
Why Suraj Khawas Should Have Defended Anjel Chakma?
Jan 04, 2026As someone often perceived as "Northeastern" or facing similar racial prejudices himself, Khawas had a moral duty to stand against the racist slurs hurled at the Chakma brothers, rather than joining the group that escalated a minor dispute into fatal violence.
A Life Lost to Prejudice: The Death of Anjel Chakma and the Question of Identity in India
Jan 04, 2026Anjel Chakma's death has brought to light the discrimination faced by indigenous communities in India. The incident calls for urgent action to promote social harmony and protect minority rights
Venezuela and the Perils of Escalation
Jan 04, 2026Venezuela faces worsening political and economic instability amid rising tensions. Calls for dialogue between government and opposition grow urgent to restore peace
Why Majuli still resists the noise of modernity
Jan 03, 2026Some places are reached by roads, others by readiness of mind. Majuli belongs to the latter, where faith, memory, and restraint shape a way of life rather than a destination.
When even geography hesitates, identity has already been lost
Jan 03, 2026Sometimes a story announces itself not through conflict, but through hesitation. What appears to be a small, everyday interaction slowly opens into a much larger question—about how places are unlearned, identities diluted, and anxieties dismissed until they resurface far beyond the borders where they first took root.
The Case for Himanta’s Sankar–Madhav, Bose–Bordoloi Reset
Jan 03, 2026Assam’s past keeps returning to the present, not as settled history but as a battlefield of memory, identity and power. From gods and warriors to language riots and cultural reconciliation, the question this story asks is simple yet unsettling: who gets to decide what Assam remembers—and what it is urged to forget?
Why this pre-poll survey predicts Himanta Biswa Sarma's return as CM in 2026
Jan 03, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma is widely expected to become the Chief Minister of Assam once again. Today, he is not just the Chief Minister of Assam but has also emerged as a strong national political figure.
Why Manipur Needs Village Defence Training Like Jammu & Kashmir?
Jan 03, 2026As the Indian Army equips villagers—including fearless women—in Jammu & Kashmir's Doda district with modern rifles and guerrilla tactics to stand firm against cross-border threats, a proven model of grassroots resilience shines bright.
Manipur’s Ethnic Cleansing: A State-Sanctioned Atrocity Demanding Global Attention
Jan 03, 2026Two horrific incidents serve as undeniable proof: the Kuki-Zo people are not just neglected—they are being systematically erased through a calculated campaign of violence and engineered deprivation, abetted by state authorities.
Why the New Labour Codes Are Important for Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars
Jan 03, 2026Nestled beneath the third highest mountain in the world Mount Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars carries immense natural beauty, ethnic and cultural diversity. The North Bengal region is home to nearly 3-crore people, and serves as a gateway to the North East India, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh at the Precipice: A nation’s future hangs in balance
Jan 02, 2026Bangladesh is grappling with economic slowdown and environmental threats that impact livelihoods.Urgent collaborative efforts are needed to address social and infrastructural challenges for a better future
Is KZPG the New Political Party of Manipur or Mere Fantasy of a Delhi Lawyer?
Jan 02, 2026Is “Kuki-Zo Political Groups” (KZPG) truly Manipur's newest political party, or simply a rebranding exercise conceived by a Delhi-based lawyer? The term originates not from grassroots mobilisation but from a private advisory letter dated December 30, 2025, authored by Supreme Court advocate Vishwajeet Singh.
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