Alpha: Loha Lohe Ko Kaat Ta Hai
Aug 09, 2025Today, the iron is Artificial Intelligence, AI for short. AI has quietly moved into our everyday life. It is present in our phones through assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, in the systems that run our cars, in smart washing machines that choose the right wash cycle, and in voice-controlled devices like Alexa. It works in our workplaces and even in our homes. It can process and analyse massive amounts of data to make data-driven decisions at a speed and scale that would be humanly impossible. It helps doctors detect illnesses more accurately. It guides farmers in deciding when to sow their crops. It keeps traffic moving in large cities. It helps us find products online and even suggests what we might want to watch in the evening on platforms like Netflix.
Healthcare or systemic neglect? How fake doctors are exploiting patients in Barak Valley
Aug 09, 2025Pulak Malakar's arrest as a fake gynecologist exposes healthcare system failures in Barak Valley. Urgent reforms needed to prevent exploitation and improve medical services locally.
Why Are We So Selfish to Prioritize Personal Demands Over IDPs and State Healing?
Aug 07, 2025By empowering Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and Departmental Directors to work sincerely, free from political pressures, the Governor can address these priorities and restore joy to a weary people. Development can wait; healing Manipur must come first.
Trump 2.0, India’s Strategic Dilemma and the Way Forward
Aug 05, 2025The second presidency of Donald Trump, often referred to as "Trump 2.0," has brought about a significant shift in the US foreign policy towards India. Trump’s renewed focus on ‘America First’ and his transactional foreign policy approach seem to be aimed squarely at India. This growing strategic divergence is not only weakening the Indo-US partnership but also creating a vacuum that may accelerate India’s quest for a multi-polar world order.
Who is indigenous in Assam? Reframing the debate beyond lines of hatred
Aug 05, 2025The question of who qualifies as “indigenous” in Assam, locally termed ‘khilonjia’, has remained one of the most contested and emotionally charged debates in the state’s socio-political discourse. This controversy is not just a matter of academic curiosity; it speaks to deep anxieties over identity, land, and belonging. While the United Nations has refrained from adopting an official definition of “indigenous” due to the rich diversity of such communities globally, it offers a broad understanding rooted in self-identification, historical continuity, cultural distinctiveness, and a deep connection to land and natural resources.
In Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan’s Sunil passes the big test
Aug 03, 2025Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most nuanced actors in Indian cinema, with an undeniably magnetic screen presence. He’s unmatched in his ability to use physical gestures and body language to convey emotion and advance a narrative. He was one of the first modern Indian actors to seamlessly weave natural, everyday actions into his performances.
When Bangla becomes “Bangladeshi”: A language, a community, and a growing insult
Aug 03, 2025An official letter from Delhi Police’s Lodhi Colony Station, now viral, refers to the need for a translator to interpret documents written in the “Bangladeshi language.” The case involves suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals, but the language in question? Bangla. The mother tongue of crores of Indians, spoken across Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, and even Delhi.
Reclaiming green: How Assam's fight against deforestation is turning the tide
Aug 03, 2025Assam, a land of verdant landscapes and a cornerstone of India's biodiversity, is battling a two-front war. On one side, it confronts the insidious creep of deforestation and illegal encroachment, a crisis mirroring global environmental challenges.
Why Kuki Leaders Oppose SIR in Manipur, Allegedly Shielding Illegal Immigrants
Aug 02, 2025Our democracy thrives on the principle that every citizen’s vote shapes the nation’s future, a right enshrined in Article 326 of the Constitution. However, this foundation is under threat in Manipur, besieged by illegal immigration and electoral fraud.
Shifting Geography of Drought and its impacts in North East India
Aug 01, 2025Climate change is disrupting rainfall in North-East India, raising drought risks. Urgent integrated water management is needed to address socio-economic and environmental challenges
Why is Maheshwar Thounaojam alone in the fight for Meetei ST status?
Jul 30, 2025Maheshwar Thounaojam’s relentless push to restore Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meetei community is a masterclass in quiet, impactful action over empty rhetoric.
Why Is India Still Playing Cricket with Pakistan? A Question the Government Must Answer
Jul 30, 2025For the millions of Indians who rally behind the tricolour in every crisis, the idea of watching our cricketers shake hands with Pakistan’s players feels like betrayal.
Why SSC centre in Churachandpur sparks unwarranted controversy
Jul 28, 2025The reinstatement of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination centre in Churachandpur town of Manipur, has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with social media amplifying fears of mass cheating, unfair practices, and inflated pass rates. These concerns, often tied to the Kuki community and past IT-related scams in the region, have cast a shadow over what should be a celebrated step toward educational equity.
Is PM Modi’s Silence on Ratan Thiyam’s Demise a Sign of Neglect?
Jul 25, 2025The passing of Ratan Thiyam, a titan of Indian theatre and a cultural icon from Manipur, has left an indelible void in the world of performing arts. At 77, Ratan Thiyam succumbed to a prolonged illness on July 23, 2025, at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal.
Meghalaya’s hidden classroom: School that started in a storeroom
Jul 25, 2025Far from the city’s noise, a woman in a remote Meghalaya village turned a storeroom into a school and a dream into action. Dew Drops Academy now gives children from 11 villages a real chance to learn, grow, and imagine a different future.
Quest for Gorkhaland: A century-long struggle for identity and autonomy
Jul 25, 2025The Gorkhaland demand in Darjeeling has persisted for over 100 years, driven by the Gorkha community's quest for statehood. Despite partial administrative measures, the issue remains unresolved, impacting regional politics
With no hope for a popular government, MLAs focus on their Assembly elections
Jul 24, 2025As the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament nears an announcement on extending President's Rule for another six months, our elected leaders remain oblivious to the desperate cries of mothers in Manipur's relief camps and the heart-wrenching pleas of young children's longing to return home. The focus drifts from the unresolved task of securing a lasting solution to some of the major core issues for future generations to addressing minor constituency issues that can be exchanged for votes.
Professional opportunities in the development sector: Paradigm shift
Jul 23, 2025A shift from activism to career strategy with community welfare as the priority. From grassroots NGOs working on rural livelihood, to Think Tanks shaping India’s stance on climate finance, education, women empowerment, diversity and inclusion, elderly care, adoption of technology to solve pressing issues, and more, a silent revolution is underway. One that’s not just about making a difference but about driving meaningful change.
Behind the number: Real cost of your CIBIL score
Jul 23, 2025Your CIBIL score impacts loan approvals and interest rates significantly. Timely repayments and checking your credit report can help maintain a healthy score
Rudrasagar Blowout: ONGC’s Disaster Response is a Disaster
Jul 22, 2025The Rudrasagar oilfield blowout in Assam exposes ONGC’s systemic failures in safety, maintenance, and contractor oversight, echoing the 2020 Baghjan disaster and raising serious concerns over accountability and preparedness.
Controversial Churachandpur-Kangpokpi Road – Necessity or Conduit for Illicit Trade
Jul 21, 2025The Churachandpur-Kangpokpi road aims to enhance connectivity and economic growth. However, concerns over illegal activities call for stringent monitoring and enforcement
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