Still Waiting: Manipur After Modi’s Visit
Sep 15, 2025In Manipur, gestures without justice ring hollow. What comes next will decide whether the Prime Minister’s visit is remembered as a turning point—or a passing stopover.
From Complexity to Clarity: How BRICS Nations Shape Their GST and VAT Systems
Sep 15, 2025BRICS nations have tailored their GST and VAT systems to suit their economic structures and fiscal policies. These reforms aim to improve tax efficiency and support sustainable growth
Prime Minister Modi's North East Visit : The Transformative Power of Prime Ministerial Presence
Sep 15, 2025This carefully orchestrated journey to Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram—featuring project announcements worth over Rs 35,000 crore—demonstrates the transformative impact of sustained prime ministerial attention on regional development and national integration.
Bridges of Progress: Assam Between Promise and Delivery
Sep 15, 2025Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam has once again drawn the nation’s gaze to the Northeast. Development projects worth nearly ₹18,530 crore were inaugurated or launched during the visit, covering healthcare, infrastructure, connectivity, and industrial expansion. For Assam, a state where geography, identity, and history intertwine, the significance of such announcements goes beyond financial outlays—they touch upon questions of inclusion, cultural preservation, and the credibility of governance.
Manipur’s Young Citizens Must Reclaim Politics for Lasting Peace
Sep 14, 2025Since May 2023, ethnic violence has claimed more than 260 lives and displaced over 60,000 people. Beyond the statistics lies a fractured social fabric and a governance crisis that the state can ill afford to ignore.
33 Mentions of 'Manipur' in 20 Minutes: PM Modi's Masterstroke Against Kuki Separatism
Sep 14, 2025PM Modi’s 20-minute speech in Churachandpur, where he invoked “Manipur” an astonishing 33 times—once every 36 seconds—was a verbal sledgehammer that shattered years of Kuki separatist efforts to erase the state’s unified identity. For a region battered by division, this was a clarion call for cohesion, a masterstroke that exposed the intentions of BJP MLAs like Paolienlal Haokip.
A Moment That Lives Forever
Sep 13, 2025Bhupenda could’ve chosen a life of comfort. He earned a PhD from Columbia University and married Priyambada, niece of then RBI Governor and Finance Secretary H.M. Patel. Her father was a wealthy doctor in Uganda, with a 200-bed hospital and tea estates in Kenya. He even offered Bhupenda two tea gardens. But Bhupenda was a man of conviction. As he shared in Bobbeeta Sharma’s documentary Bhupenda Uncut, he paid for his own wedding. That was just who he was.
Nepal burns, but are we listening? A cautionary mirror for Northeast India
Sep 12, 2025Violent protests in Nepal highlight deep public anger over corruption and political privilege. The unrest has inspired youth-led demands for transparent and inclusive governance across Northeast India
Agencies orchestrating chaos in the burning of the open gym and Modi’s welcome decorations
Sep 12, 2025The group that set fire to the Open gym in 2023 has now defaced the Prime Minister’s ceremonial display. These acts are deliberate, aimed at undermining the government and stirring chaos. The turmoil in Manipur is not a spontaneous outpouring of local grievances but a meticulously orchestrated campaign by external players or agencies, who thrive on the state’s instability.
Global Trade at a Crossroads
Sep 11, 2025Global trade is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions and the pandemic, causing countries to rethink policies. Cooperation among nations is vital to ensure fair and stable trade in the future
Input Tax Credit and New GST Slabs: A double-edged sword for small businesses
Sep 11, 2025New GST slabs and input tax credit rule changes have created challenges for small businesses in India. Experts advise staying updated and seeking professional help to manage compliance and financial health
Poppy-Driven Floods Devastate Imphal East, Are Hill DFOs Asleep at the Wheel?
Sep 11, 2025On September 9, 2025, a devastating flash flood tore through Sabungkhok and Shantikhongbal in Imphal East district of Manipur, submerging over 30 homes, ruining crop fields, and wiping out fish farms. The villagers, left to pick up the pieces, were stunned—not by heavy rains, for there were none, but by the inexplicable deluge. "A flood without rain?" one resident asked in disbelief, echoing the people's growing suspicion that the real culprit lies in the hills surrounding the valley.
Promoting Spring-shed Management for Water Security in the Eastern Himalaya
Sep 11, 2025The Himalayan region, often termed as the "third pole" and the "water tower of South Asia," is one of the world's most critical resource zones. This youngest fold mountain range, characterized by active geomorphic processes, plays an indispensable role in providing geo-environmental, strategic, and human security to South Asia and beyond.
An Open Letter to the PUCL Tribunal: Why Their Report Breaks My Heart
Sep 10, 2025I write this letter with a heart weighed down by grief and betrayal. When I testified before your so-called “Independent Public Tribunal,” I did so in the hope that my words, and the pain of countless other victims, would help uncover the truth behind the tragic violence that tore apart our lives.
Manipur’s 35 Lakh People Held Hostage, How Long Will the Centre Tolerate This?
Sep 09, 2025The recent extension of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, signed on September 4, 2025, between the Government of India, the Manipur state government, and Kuki insurgent groups under the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF), was meant to be the first step towards peace for a state battered by ethnic strife.
Assam’s silent battle: Tracking radical outfits without tearing the social fabric
Sep 09, 2025Assam faces threats from radical groups disrupting peace. The government responds with security and educational reforms to maintain harmony
Silu's journey: How a little girl found a home at the gates of Mohamaya
Sep 08, 2025My father brought home Bengali alphabet and number books to teach Silu. That started another chapter. Every evening, my mother and Macima tried their best to teach her to read and write. Silu resisted. She hated studying and begged not to be forced. She promised she would work, do anything, but not study.
From Paper to Digital: An Economic Perspective of India’s Population Census 2027
Sep 07, 2025India's 2027 census will adopt digital methods to improve data accuracy and speed. The shift aims to reduce errors and support better policy-making despite challenges in training and security
An Emotional Voyage: Remembering the Bard of Brahmaputra, Dr Bhupen Hazarika
Sep 07, 2025The air in Assam—where the Brahmaputra whispers and tea leaves rustle—is steeped in reverence this year. A full-century since the birth of a voice that transcended time, politics, and geography, Assam embarks on a year-long celebration of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Known as Sudha Kontho, the "Voice of Nectar," he was not just a musician, but a poet, filmmaker, humanist, and truth-teller whose legacy lives on in the soul of a region—and far beyond.
Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI
Sep 05, 2025AI is changing education in India by personalising learning and easing administrative work. Challenges remain, but efforts continue to make AI education accessible to all
Why Demanding Separation from Meiteis on the Kuki-Paite Clash 28th Anniversary Makes No Sense
Sep 04, 2025The July 3, 2025, “26th Separation Day” in Sadar Hills, organized by Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), is another head-scratcher. It’s unclear what happened in 1999 to justify it, yet it featured the same vigils, prayers, and calls for separation from Meiteis.
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