From Agitation to Aspiration? Assam 2026 and the Shifting Grammar of Electoral Politics
Feb 16, 2026Few states in India carry the weight of political memory quite like Assam. For decades, the collective consciousness of its people has been shaped by mass movements that defined not only the state’s internal identity but also its relationship with the Indian republic.
In the Voice of Moirangthem Lilika, the Unsung Service of Assam Rifles Finally Finds Recognition
Feb 16, 2026In a region where security forces are sometimes viewed narrowly through conflict lenses, a single, pure voice has begun to rise above the clamor, carrying with it not just melody, but a profound reminder of humanity's quieter strengths.
Bangladesh Election: Jamaat–NCP surge near India’s border raises security concerns
Feb 16, 2026Jamaat and the anti-India NCP have tightened their grip along Bangladesh’s border with Assam and Bengal, unsettling India’s security calculus. Experts urge vigilance, not panic but warn that polarised politics and neglected frontiers could slowly turn electoral gains into strategic risks.
Why the BJP is likely to return to power in Assam
Feb 15, 2026Anti-incumbency is a natural feature of democracy, but the BJP often manages it through strategic candidate changes, organisational discipline, and by highlighting welfare schemes and development work. In contrast, opposition parties facing internal divisions often end up strengthening anti-incumbency due to poor coordination and lack of unity.
Beyond the Border
Feb 15, 2026For decades, the Northeast has been described in the language of caution. A frontier. A sensitive belt. A buffer between India and an unsettled neighbourhood. Even when policy turned generous, the vocabulary remained defensive. Borders were to be guarded, districts to be stabilised, connectivity to be justified. That imagination is now outgrowing itself.
Tragic Fate of Abujam Ongbi Ibemhal, First Meitei Victim of 2023, and Husband Abujam Sajou's Death in Exile
Feb 15, 2026The ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023, tore through communities with ruthless speed, claiming lives and uprooting families in an instant. The first Meitei casualty in Churachandpur was Abujam Ongbi Ibemhal, a 64-year-old Meitei woman from Khuga Tampak Meitei Leikai, who collapsed and died while fleeing marauding mobs with her family.
Guardians Without Borders: The 19 Garhwal Rifles Protecting Both Sides in Manipur
Feb 14, 2026The 19 Garhwal Rifles battalion has emerged as a true guardian in Manipur's most volatile security zones, particularly along the Kangvai-Torbung axis in the Bishnupur-Churachandpur border area.
Meitei IDPs aid Tangkhul victims from Litan despite their own agony
Feb 13, 2026Meitei IDPs have extended aid to Tangkhul victims in Litan despite their own challenges. This gesture highlights strong community solidarity amid conflict in Manipur
Bangladesh's Democratic Homecoming: Why BNP's Victory Marks Only Half the Journey
Feb 13, 2026The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured at least 209 seats in the 300-seat parliament, marking a decisive return to power after years in the political wilderness. With Jamaat-e-Islami conceding defeat, the BNP's victory represents more than a simple transfer of power—it embodies Bangladesh's aspiration to restore democratic normalcy after the turbulent ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
Living with Superbugs: Notes of a Participant-Observer across Two Worlds
Feb 12, 2026Antimicrobial resistance is often described as a microbial arms race. In reality, it behaves more like an audit of our institutions.
Are We Ready to Dilute Meitei Civilization for a Pan-Manipuri Identity?
Feb 12, 2026As a Meitei, I've always felt the weight of our history, not as a mere ethnic story of ancestry and customs, but as something deeper, more enduring. Our chronicles stretch back centuries, our script once captured cosmology and medicine on fragile leaves, our rituals reenact the very creation of the world.
The Pune-Mumbai Expressway Incident and India’s Gaps in Risk Preparedness
Feb 11, 2026The recent incident on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, where a tanker carrying hazardous material toppled and brought traffic to a standstill for nearly twelve hours, should be seen as more than an unfortunate accident or a case of traffic mismanagement. With close to 30,000 trucks and thousands of commuters stranded, the incident exposed deeper systemic gaps in India’s approach to risk assessment and preparedness.
Why the Northeast Remembers
Feb 11, 2026The idea that the Northeast remembers too much has become an unspoken consensus in national conversations. History, it is said, sits too close to the surface here — slowing development, complicating administration, and feeding suspicion. The remedy suggested is equally familiar: less memory, more momentum.
The Faculty Development Program on Indian Knowledge Systems at Manipur University
Feb 11, 2026The inauguration of a Faculty Development Program on Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems into the Curriculum marks a significant step toward revitalizing India's ancient wisdom in modern education.
IDPs deserve same grand ceremony as the Mayai Lambi repair, CM Khemchand should launch safe resettlement
Feb 11, 2026The flagging-off ceremony for the strengthening of Mayai Lambi (National Highway 137A, the crucial Imphal-to-Kakching Lamkhai section) on February 9, 2026, was not just an infrastructure launch, it was a powerful demonstration of what purposeful, visible governance can look like in Manipur today.
Where Justice Finds Room to Breathe
Feb 10, 2026Justice requires space to operate without interference to maintain fairness. Upholding judicial independence is vital for democracy and public trust in India
When distance no longer decides our destiny
Feb 10, 2026For a landlocked State like Tripura, distance has never been a statistic. It has shaped how our people travelled, traded, studied and dreamed. I remember meeting a student from a small village near Kailashahar, a small town in northern Tripura and close to the India–Bangladesh border, who told me that going to Delhi for higher studies once felt like crossing countries, not States.
When Allegation Outruns Evidence
Feb 09, 2026At stake is more than an individual political career. The episode raises a deeper concern about how national security language is increasingly absorbed into routine political combat. Few words in Indian public life carry the emotive force of “Pakistan”. Its invocation instantly alters the register of debate, collapsing nuance and encouraging instant moral judgment. When used without restraint, it becomes not merely a descriptor, but a verdict.
Don’t Let the Ghost of Churachandpur Haunt Litan in Manipur
Feb 09, 2026The swift and visible response by Manipur’s newly installed government to the arson and clashes in Litan Sareikhong, Ukhrul district, in the on February 9, 2026 stands as both a hopeful signal and a painful reminder.
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Project: A New Gateway for Sustainable Growth in Mizoram
Feb 09, 2026Improved connectivity through southern Mizoram could unlock economic opportunities for border communities and Autonomous District Councils.
The Iron Will of Assam
Feb 09, 2026How Himanta Biswa Sarma dismantled decades of appeasement and rebuilt a state?
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