Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Manipur Message: Peace Needs Courage, Not Political Noise
Jul 05, 2026What if Manipur's biggest challenge is not law and order, but the absence of leaders willing to rebuild trust? A remark by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reignited debate over who can truly steer the conflict-torn state towards peace.
The Last Encore: Remembering Sumon Kalyan Dutta
Jul 05, 2026Sumon Kalyan Dutta spent a lifetime giving Assam a soundtrack, but only after his final performance did many realise they had witnessed the end of an era. This is the story of the man behind the voice, the legacy he left behind, and the silence that now echoes louder than any applause.
Humanitarian Crisis in Manipur: Examining Government Response and Political Priorities Through the Lens of Kangpokpi District
Jul 05, 2026The blockade on National Highway-2 has severely disrupted supplies and daily life in Kangpokpi district. The prolonged shortage has sharpened questions over government response, humanitarian access and political priorities.
Shadows of Exploitation: Unpacking the UK’s Grooming Gangs and the Global Echoes of Violence Against Women
Jul 05, 2026The UK's grooming gang crisis is no longer just Britain's story—it has become a warning for every society vulnerable to organised exploitation. Why are experts drawing striking parallels between these crimes and trafficking networks operating across India's Northeast?
The 130th Amendment Bill and the Dangerous Politics of Custody
Jul 04, 2026The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 is expected to adopt its report on July 17, clearing the path for Parliament to consider the legislation during the Monsoon Session.
Balancing development and conservation- A tricky tightrope
Jul 04, 2026Rivers have always held a cherished place in the culture, traditions, and collective imagination of the people who have lived along their banks, shaping their identity, livelihoods, and way of life. One such river is the mighty Brahmaputra-known as the YarlungTsangpo in the Tibet plateau.
Modi's Australia Visit an Opportunity to Shape the Indo-Pacific
Jul 03, 2026Prime Minister Modi’s visit provides an opportunity to deepen these efforts through greater cooperation with Australia. Practical initiatives benefiting both civilian and commercial interests—as well as defence cooperation—include maritime domain awareness, coordinated coast guard operations, information sharing, resilient port infrastructure and logistics cooperation.
Why India's Primary Health Centres Deserve Greater National Attention
Jul 03, 2026The country continues to address communicable diseases while simultaneously confronting a growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disorders. Managing these conditions requires continuous monitoring, lifestyle counselling and long-term follow-up rather than episodic hospitalisation. A well-functioning PHC is therefore indispensable to reducing avoidable complications and easing pressure on district and tertiary hospitals.
Justice for Six Liangmai Nagas Is a Test of Manipur’s Rule of Law
Jul 01, 2026The abduction, captivity and killing of six Liangmai Naga civilians cannot be treated as another tragic footnote in Manipur’s continuing crisis. It is a grave test of whether the rule of law still has meaning in a state where armed groups, land disputes, institutional hesitation and community insecurity have created a dangerous vacuum.
A Tale of Two Roles: Politician or Businessman?
Jun 30, 2026Former Dhubri MP and current Binnakandi MLA, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, has never shied away from commenting on films he believes carry political or communal implications.
GST’s Next Decade Must Belong to Simplicity, Trust and Technology
Jun 30, 2026When the Goods and Services Tax was launched at the stroke of midnight on July 1, 2017, it marked a rare moment of fiscal consensus in a deeply diverse federal democracy. The venue itself, the Central Hall of the old Parliament building, gave the reform a historic character. It was not simply the introduction of another tax. It was the beginning of a new indirect tax architecture for India.
When Prestige Becomes Prophecy
Jun 30, 2026Why societies sometimes see tomorrow’s greatness before tomorrow arrives
The Invisible Architecture of Communication
Jun 29, 2026What two WhatsApp conversations quietly revealed about human psychology.
Why the Northeast's Future Runs Through Its Railways
Jun 28, 2026The Northeast Frontier Railway is expanding links between state capitals, markets and remote communities across the region. That reach is improving access to trade, services and opportunity while deepening integration.
CoTU’s Ultimatum: When the Blockade Operator Demands Open Highways
Jun 28, 2026CoTU has given the Centre and Manipur government 48 hours to remove unauthorised checkpoints and restore free movement through Kangpokpi district. The demand has drawn attention to the group’s own record of shutdowns and blockades on NH-2 and NH-37.
What El Niño Could Mean for the Northeast's Monsoon
Jun 27, 2026IMD forecasts have put the Northeast on alert as El Niño conditions emerge ahead of the 2026 monsoon. The outlook has raised concerns over farming, water supplies and the region's climate resilience.
Manipur Felt the Tremors First: Northeast Must Now Fight Drugs as One Region
Jun 27, 2026A drug consignment does not respect State boundaries. Law enforcement cannot afford to be trapped by them. Manipur has already felt the tremors of the drug economy in its most painful form. The State did not merely witness drug abuse among sections of its youth.
Building Assam’s Blue Cluster Bioeconomy: Institutions, Compliance, and Global Opportunity
Jun 26, 2026The global fragrance and flavour market is projected to grow about USD 30 billion to 47 billion by 2034 at CAGR of 4.82%, represents a pivotal moment with enormous potential for biodiversity rich states like Assam.
Power and Dependence: Why are regional parties declining in India?
Jun 26, 2026Political parties have multiplied in absolute numbers since 1989, yet their legislative strength is shrinking, with political space now getting increasingly occupied by the electoral footprint of the BJP and its allies.
Six Naga Civilians Were Not Killed by Emotion, They Were Killed by Impunity
Jun 26, 2026An apology has been made. But can an apology ever answer what happened between an abduction and the recovery of six mutilated bodies? As one admission raises more questions than it resolves, Manipur finds itself confronting not just a brutal crime, but the deeper cost of impunity.
Quo Vadis, Rehab Centres?
Jun 26, 2026What really happens behind the locked doors of Assam's de-addiction centres, and who is watching those entrusted with saving lives? As allegations of torture, deaths and systemic failures mount across the state, this investigation examines whether rehabilitation itself has become the next crisis.
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