May Day, May Day, May Day!

Flights Of Fantasy Named after the Greek goddess of fertility, Maia, the month of May marks the end of the spring season. The 1st of...

Little Korea in Northeast & Arunachal

Flights Of Fantasy Certain foreign items have found universal acceptance and are commonly used in many countries of the world. Pizzas, burgers, Coke, Pepsi, French...

What’s in a name?

Flights Of Fantasy Most common names of Northeast India are 'uncommon' to mainland India. Names like Chekrovolu Swuro, Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Sniawbahlang, Huidrom Taibangsatba Meitei, Mylliemnpdah,...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: 2/Lt BD Dogra

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Major MS Chaudhary

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal along many axes...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Lt Col BM Bhattacharjea

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal along many axes...

Go serve outside the state

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalees hesitate to serve outside the state. After completion of professional degrees like engineering, medical, law, etc, most Arunachalees want to...

Covid-19 remains a threat

Flights Of Fantasy In just one year and three months, Covid-19 has spread to all corners of the world and has infected more than 11...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Havildar Kirpa Ram

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal along many axes...

Unsung heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: battle of Lagyala Gompa

Flights Of Fantasy Many readers are not aware of fierce battles fought by our brave soldiers during the 1962 Indo-Chinese War. One such unknown saga...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: 2nd Lt Naveen Kohli

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...

Hero of Arunachal and India: Major Bob Khathing

Flights Of Fantasy One of the real unsung heroes of Arunachal and India is Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing. Recently, the chief minister of Arunachal announced...

False alarm about Chinese construction inside Indian territory

Flights Of Fantasy Recently there was alarming news that China had constructed a village with 100 plus houses inside Indian territory in Arunachal. According to...

Budget wish list

While many good initiatives were introduced in the last budget, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic messed up the economy of the world, including India and...

Was 2020 the worst year?

Flights Of Fantasy Yet another new year dawns! The sun's rays over Dong in Arunachal Pradesh ushered in another new year, 2021. With the dawn...

Road revolution in east Arunachal

Flights Of Fantasy The last few years have seen major improvements in road and rail connectivity in eastern Arunachal and adjoining areas. Many of these...

Circle of electionomics

Flights Of Fantasy Democracy is defined by many as 'government for the people, government of the people, government by the people'. Democracy is benchmarked by...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Captain Prem Nath Bhatia

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old timers recall the 1962 Sino-India conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along...

Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Captain Rudolph David Rosario

Flights Of Fantasy Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Sino-India conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal along many axes,...

Let us not sell our votes

Flights Of Fantasy Simultaneous elections for the panchayats and municipalities have been announced by the State Election Commission to be conducted on 22 December. Presently,...