A fish rots from the head down
Editor,
India has slid down eight places from 85 to 93 in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index. Interestingly, it happened while following a zero tolerance...
What matters is unity in diversity
Editor,
Kudos to Rahul Gandhi for vehemently opposing the undemocratic coinage of 'one nation, one people, one language, one leader' emitting foul odour of vulgar...
Elections are a festival of democracy, not wars
Editor,
Going by the true spirit, elections are a celebration of freedom, the regime of democracy, the joy of activities, and the zest of competitions.
Some...
Different yardsticks
Editor,
We were made aware that Ishrat Jahan and three of her associates were 'terrorists' and so required to be gunned down to death on...
Respect diversity
Editor,
In a multi-cultural nation like India, no particular community holds any moral claim to demand that only its linguistic and religious rights, ethos and...
CAA goes against Constitution’s secular character
Editor,
There is apprehension about a possible link between the sudden spurt of violence in Meghalaya and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019.
Sujit Dutta and...
Roll back privatisation of Sainik Schools
Editor,
I recently came across a letter, forwarded on WhatsApp, addressed to the president of India by the president of the Indian National Congress, demanding...
Let religious syncretism prevail
Editor,
Barring stray untoward incidents, Kerala always exists as that shining light of communal harmony which gets represented by the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage circuit.
The circuit,...
The youths are suffering
Editor,
In these chaotic times, everybody is engaged for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
But at the same time, there are unemployed youths who...
Vain comparisons
Editor,
In order to portray the Congress in a negative light, the party has been compared to bitter gourd.
Surely the accuser is not enlightened of...
Put an end to communal polarisation
Editor,
Whenever the holy festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr is on the horizon, my mind promptly goes into a flashback mode to when I was studying in...
Arunachal deserves to be included in the 6th Schedule
Editor,
Recently, in order to demand that the government fulfill its election promises, the people of Ladakh launched a series of democratic activities, which attracted...
BJP need to address many issues
Editor,
The Lok Sabha elections in Arunachal Pradesh will be conducted in a single phase on April 19, coinciding with the assembly elections. The BJP...
Stop the noise
Editor,
This is regarding the recurring nuisance caused by the automatic track played near the Secretariat gate. This disturbing noise pollution has once again resumed,...
The desperation of BJP/NDA
Editor,
By comparing the election manifesto of the Congress with the Muslim League, great service has been rendered to the electorate of India, who were...
AYA and footpath widening
Editor,
The Apatani Youth Association, popularly known as AYA, was established in 1974. It has made profound contribution in the social, economic, cultural and political...
Ensure social security for the needy
Editor,
The rupee has rapidly been going down against the dollar for the last 10 years.
While Rs 59.44 could get one dollar on 15 May,...
Need to promote archery as mainstream sport
Editor,
Archery as a sport is nothing new in our tribal society. It has existed since time immemorial and every native society practices this sport.
Bows...
No to same-sex marriage
Editor,
The Supreme Court has ruled out legalising same-sex marriage, and a letter from the pope to bless same-sex couples was opposed tooth and nail...
A washing machine called BJP
Editor,
With regard to the allegation that the opposition wants to protect the corrupt, it is a matter of intense debate indeed; but the zealous...