The sports policy of Arunachal Pradesh
The sports policy of the state has finally been notified. The vision is to make Arunachal Pradesh a vibrant and leading state in the...
Bromide and platitude
The National Press Day celebration last Friday was one of the best we've had in years. The presence of so many journalists from different...
Bohemian rhapsody: The case for irony
Monday Musing
There are two kinds of people who use irony to devastating effect: those who have a sense of humour, and those who don't.
Witty...
The flame of Olympics in our hearts
Monday Musing
Producing homegrown Olympians has been a long-nurtured dream of the state. Talks and debates have been held about it over the past many...
A chasm in education
Monday Musing
Ever since the nationwide lockdown was enforced in India, parents are wrestling with a conundrum between sending their wards to schools amid paranoia...
No respite from the demon
Monday Musing
The death of any family member can have a devastating impact on the family. It can cause intense pain and heartache.
This morning, I...
Not our battle
Monday Musing
The Arunachal society is passing through a difficult phase post-2014. Once known for its peaceful and secular way of life, today the tribal...
National events and festivities
Monday Musing
In our country, festivals and festivities play a significant role in our personal and social lives. Different festivals are celebrated almost every month...
Govt needs more courage to implement major projects
Monday Musing
Just when everyone thought that deck has been cleared for the start of much awaited medical college from 2018 academic session, the controversy...
A short stay home for children
Sishu Bhavan is a short stay home for children run by the Missionaries of Charity in Naharlagun. Right now, there are 17 children between...
Money-driven elections
Monday Musing
It should not be a matter of discussion that money plays a key role in elections. As we all know by now, money...
Two faces have I
Monday Musing
The only form of racism that cuts closer to the bone than crass racism is subtle racism, ask any educated racist.
That condescending smile…...
Old school v/s the new normal
Monday Musing
Students across the country breathed a sigh of relief when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nationwide lockdown would come into effect...
The real fight begins
Monday Musing
Whenever a new vaccine is rolled out, new misconceptions and rumours about the vaccine do the rounds. Myths associated with vaccines sometimes cause...
Two pennies’ worth
Monday Musing
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It's true. People on Twitter are different from those on Facebook. I speak in the context of Arunachal, of course. It's true.
I'm a...
Time for society to introspect
Monday Musing
This month, Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched an online certificate course on drug abuse prevention to tackle substance abuse in the state. In...
Hopes from smart city
Monday Musing
There is an air of optimism following the inclusion of Itanagar under the smart city project by the ministry of urban development.
Pasighat town...
Time to reassess and rejuvenate
A petition challenging the validity of Article 35A is causing restlessness in the troubled state of Jammu & Kashmir. The article bars outsiders from...
Ailing school education
Yet again, Arunachalee students have not done well in the Central Board of Secondary Education examination. The score is well below 50 percent in...
Smoke and mirrors
Monday Musing
'I must search for wisdom every hour,
Deep in my wrathful bosom sore and raw,
And find in it the superhuman power
To hold me to...