A festival in Assam that made me rethink western ideas of feminism
Jul 13, 2026At Assam’s Ambubachi Mela, Kamakhya Temple marks the goddess’s menstruation with a three-day closure. The festival frames menstruation as sacred while reopening debate on feminism, dignity and stigma.
Why IIMC Aizawl is unlike any journalism school in India
Jul 13, 2026A student's account shows how studying at IIMC Aizawl extended from classrooms into the streets, hills and communities of Mizoram. The experience placed journalism amid borderland realities and left a deeper understanding of empathy, culture and perspective.
The Future is the Greatest Fiction Ever Written
Jul 13, 2026The piece examines how people invest meaning, effort and hope in the future. It argues that imagination gives tomorrow power even though it never fully exists.
Securing the Siang: Why infrastructure matters more than paper treaties
Jul 12, 2026The ongoing construction of major hydropower projects by China on the upstream reaches of the river threatens to fundamentally alter the river's flow regime. The local indigenous population recognizes that in the event of an extreme flood or an emergency release of water by Beijing, downstream communities face catastrophic risks and therefore the need for creating dam reservoirs to mitigate and protect from such flooding.
'Locked and Loaded': Trump's Missile Ultimatum Meets a Defiant Tehran as the Gulf War Deepens
Jul 12, 2026Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with Iran with missile threats as Tehran refused talks without a ceasefire. The standoff is tightening the Strait of Hormuz and sharpening the economic risks for India, especially the North East.
Assam Is No Longer Waiting
Jul 12, 2026Every region carries a story about itself. Assam's story, for much of the last half-century, was narrated through the language of uncertainty. Floods arrived with painful regularity, insurgency cast a long shadow over public life, migration shaped political discourse, and geographical distance from India's economic heartland became an enduring metaphor for neglect.
A Welcome Brew for Assam's Tea Industry
Jul 12, 2026The Assam Budget 2026-27 has announced export incentives, tax relief and welfare support for the tea sector. The measures aim to ease cost pressures, back premium teas and strengthen livelihoods across tea-growing communities.
Why Ayingbi and Pradip's Arrests Raise Key Questions in the Konsakhul Abduction and Killing of Six Naga Civilians
Jul 12, 2026More than forty days after the Konsakhul complaint was submitted to the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District, the first arrests in the abduction and brutal killing case of six Naga civilians have raised questions that cannot be brushed aside.
Assam Budget 2026-27: Investing in the Next Phase of Growth
Jul 12, 2026The Assam Budget 2026-27 sets out a shift towards semiconductors, green energy and digital industries while retaining welfare spending. The plan ties jobs, land, education and fiscal discipline to Assam's next phase of growth.
The animal testing debate: Where should science draw the line?
Jul 11, 2026As science advances and alternative technologies continue to evolve, the debate has shifted from whether animal testing should exist to how it can be conducted responsibly and whether one day it can be reduced or even replaced.
Can Manipur Turn Its Indigenous Fruits Into a Start-Up Economy
Jul 11, 2026Can Manipur bottle its biodiversity? A new study on roselle, pineapple and wild olive wines shows how science, start-ups and food processing support can turn local fruits into market-ready products.
Assam’s Budget 2026-27 is high on ambition but tight on funds
Jul 10, 2026The budget combines faster growth, higher capital spending, welfare and job promises with a weak revenue base, heavy dependence on Central transfers, rising salaries, pensions and interest, and mounting debt. Its success hinges on turning investment pledges into jobs.
Why Manipur Farmers Should Rethink Rice Seed and Urea Use
Jul 10, 2026At the Green Foundation's Kharif Campaign 2026 launch, Professor N Iboton Singh urged Manipur rice growers to use less seed and rethink early urea application. The intervention highlighted how one seed per hill and better timing of inputs could cut waste, lower costs and improve yields.
Beyond ESG: How the BSE Saatvik 100 is Redefining Ethical Investing in India
Jul 10, 2026The biggest shift in investing may not be about chasing higher returns, but about redefining what success itself looks like. If that transformation gathers pace, the BSE Saatvik 100 could mark the beginning of a very different era for India's capital markets.
Not just an adult problem: the growing mental health crisis among youth in the social media age
Jul 10, 2026Students and a psychological counsellor described rising mental health struggles among young people in the social media age. Their accounts underscored the need for early support, open conversations and less stigma around seeking help.
SoO in Manipur: Beyond Partisan Blame and Political Convenience
Jul 09, 2026The recent debate over the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki armed groups has once again exposed the weakness of political discourse in Manipur. Instead of examining the agreement as a security instrument with serious legal, administrative, and political implications, much of the public argument has been reduced to partisan accusation
Everybody Loves a Champion. Nobody Wants to Build One
Jul 09, 2026The moment an athlete wins, the sport suddenly becomes everyone's pride. Before that, it is mostly the athlete's petrol bill, equipment bill, hotel room, flight ticket, repair, missed training, and polite emails that vanish into government inboxes with Olympic-level efficiency.
Breaking the Digital Chains: Confronting Cyber-Trafficking in India
Jul 09, 2026Cyber-trafficking is expanding human trafficking in India through social media, fake job portals and encrypted apps. The shift is forcing authorities to combine cyber policing, victim protection and public awareness.
Silent Contract on Food Safety Between Citizen and State
Jul 09, 2026Most families believe that food on their tables is safe to consume, that belief binds a sacred trust to the State forming a silent contract. The general public cannot test for pesticide residue, calcium carbide, or adulterants in foods.
Why NEET-style paper leaks thrive beyond poor exam security
Jul 08, 2026India's recurring exam paper leaks may be more than a failure of security—they could be a symptom of a much deeper economic crisis. This piece argues that unless the country tackles the forces driving desperate competition for a handful of jobs and degrees, the leaks will keep returning.
The E20 Ethanol debate is about more than fuel—It's about how India governs
Jul 07, 2026The West struggles to change. India struggles to change without disruption. Between them lies a predicament of modern governance.
Latest News
Copyright©2026 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today
