Growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots
Monday Musing
As per a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is the second-wealthiest chief minister in...
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...
Away from home
Monday Musing
The concept of sending children away from home has been in practice since time immemorial. Among other reasons, it has always been mainly...
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...
SUMP: Will the govt listen to villagers’ cry?
Monday Musing
The chief minister's office on Saturday said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Riga villagers and the state government...
Cannot risk being complacent about coronavirus
Monday Musing
The prevailing coronavirus pandemic has put several restrictions on the lives of all of us and prepared us to accept the new normal...
A play with many acts
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has been garnering attention for all the wrong reasons ever since it held the preliminaries of the Arunachal...
Why do our languages die?
Monday Musing
While en route to Naharlagun from the Guwahati airport on a Sky One chopper, I was struck by a three-year-old toddler speaking with...
Inter-school sports fest a breath of fresh air
Monday Musing
The recently held Inter-School District Sports Fest in Lower Dibang Valley (LDV) felt like a breath of fresh air and a much needed...
State government-run bus stations need improvement
Monday Musing
With the holidays approaching, many of us are preparing to leave for our hometowns to spend time with our families. There is a...
Killing fields
Monday Musing
With state and parliamentary elections in a few months, Tirap has descended into the familiar cycle of violence and tragedy. Former MLA Yumsen...
Unchecked influx of refugees and illegal immigrants
Monday Musing
Recently, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) appealed to the Arunachal Pradesh government to conduct rigorous checking drives at the state's various...
TRIHMS: A beacon of hope
Monday Musing
The Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), established in 2017, started the first academic session in 2018 with 50 students...
Arunachali youth tricked into fighting for Myanmar army
Monday Musing
Some of the youths who joined the United Tani Army (UTA) and went to Myanmar for training were allegedly tricked by their recruiters....
Orchids: Beautiful, mysterious, vulnerable
Monday Musing
Did you know that there is a species of orchid known as Schoenorchis mishmensis, named after the Mishmi Hills of Lower Dibang Valley...
Arunachalis spent more time on unpaid activities in 2024
Monday Musing
Curious about how the people of Arunachal Pradesh spent their time in 2024? Here is a brief report. They spent more time on...
On overhauling the education system
Monday Musing
Every legislator who rose to speak on the floor of the House during the recently concluded Legislative Assembly sessions decried the prevailing education...
Better prepared roads can withstand monsoon disasters
Monday Musing
The arrival of monsoon every year leaves a trail of death and devastation in the entire Northeast region. Rivers swell up and flood...
Coronavirus: Let’s together defeat the invisible enemy
Monday Musing
Arunachal on Sunday witnessed an unprecedented shutdown in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'janta curfew' to put brakes on...
Flexing muscle with the red dragon
Monday Musing
When it comes to China and Chinese policy, the Indian government, regardless of which political party is at the Centre, always adopts a...