F-16 & Mig-21 dogfight over Pakistan
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India and Pakistan has fought three wars in 1948, 1965 and 1971. Both countries have been involved in escalatory armed conflicts during...
Industrial revolution in the NE
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Northeast India and Arunachal Pradesh have a negligible number of industries compared to the rest of India. Since industrial production is minimal,...
Covid-19 is not so dangerous
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Covid-19 has caused a sudden upheaval among humanity in just eight months. Covid-19 has spread to all corners of the world, infecting...
Adieu 2021
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With New Year 2022 approaching, the world bid farewell to 2021, maybe one of the worst years of our times after 2020...
Women Power
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The recently conducted 5th National Family and Health Survey (NFHS) carried out by the government between 2019 and 2021 has revealed few...
Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Wing Commander Arnold S Williams
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Many Arunachali old-timers recall the 1962 Sino-India conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...
Electoral reforms and corruption
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Hamara Arunachal has undergone enormous transformation since the NEFA days. The population increased from 3.5 lakhs in 1961 to about 15 lakhs....
Urban Migration
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Urban migration is a global phenomenon altering the demographic map of many countries. Urbanisation is taking place at a rapid rate in...
Who will become MLA/MP?
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The election results are only few days away. The simultaneous elections for the Assembly and the Lok Sabha were held in Arunachal...
Is Arunachal the new Bermuda Triangle?
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On 3 June, an An-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on a routine flight from Jorhat in Assam to Mechuka...
Road revolution in Arunachal
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The last few years have seen major improvements in road and rail connectivity in Arunachal and adjoining areas. Many of these vital...
Is Gandhigiri relevant today?
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Recently, on 2 October, the nation celebrated Gandhi Jayanti to honour the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti is solemnly...
Birds are back in Arunachal
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Arunachal Pradesh is considered one of the 18 'biodiversity hotspots' in the world. With over 5,000 species of flowering plants, 500 varieties...
Daily markets and economic loss to state
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Weekly 'haat' daily markets are very popular in Arunachal and nearby areas. While these markets are termed 'weekly', in reality they are...
Transition phase of corruption?
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Corruption has existed in societies throughout history. Corruption existed in the Egyptian dynasty, the Roman empire, ancient India, and persists in all...
Conflict of tradition and education
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Wonder why native children of the Northeast and Arunachal are not excelling in academics and other areas vis-? -vis the mainland and...
New Year resolutions
Generally, year-endings are festive seasons marked by various joyful occasions, and ending with parties and picnics to usher in another new year. Most people...
Growth drivers for Arunachal
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Hamara Arunachal... the largest state in the Northeast and also one of the lesser developed states of the country. Arunachal is one...
Arunachalee Hindi
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Arunachal Pradesh is perhaps the only state in Northeast India without a distinct and unique language followed throughout the state. Assam has...
Lift lockdown in green zones
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The nationwide lockdown started on 25 March and has been extended up to 17 May. Worldwide, Covid-19 has infected more than 32...