Electrocution, house fires etc
Monday Musing
Every now and then, we hear news of deaths due to electrocution, while doing maintenance works.
In October this year, two workers of the...
Need for a change
The recent incident of stealing of dustbins and parklets from various locations in Itanagar is shameful. In fact, the persons who committed the crime...
My journey with the Times
Monday Musing
I joined this daily as a proofreader in 1999. Since I didn't have the basic knowledge of journalism, I struggled with my job...
The Batti Project: Lighting Arunachal one batti at a time
While the country is gearing up for the elections, the team of ‘Further and Beyond’ are working towards raising funds for ‘The Batti Project’...
The phantom of a UCC
Monday Musing
On 27 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a call for introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country. His statement...
A cult hero called Taro Chatung
Monday Musing
In the mid '90s, a sensation called Taro Chatung took the state by storm. When the watch or clock showed 6 pm, the...
The second wave
The second wave of the Covid pandemic has woken up the authorities across the country as they are now hastily issuing travel restrictions and...
Three sides to every story
Monday Musing
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth...
- Robert Evans.
The health department has come a long way...
Alcoholism and Arunachal
Arunachal's culture encourages imbibing alcohol without much reservation against it. Offering apong to guests is a unique tribal custom which is little known...
Submitting to toxic masculinity
A group of women were having a conversation. With all the chattering and sounds of laughter, anybody overhearing them could without any doubt tell...
The vanity of human wishes
Monday Musing
A brotherly elbow
The need to be alone and content in one's own company is much undervalued, and often misunderstood.
People generally require a social...
Journey of a journo
Monday Musing
The journey that I began in the mid-90s as a journalist in Arunachal Pradesh fascinated me in various ways. I still remember how...
Good intentions are not enough
Monday Musing
On 3 May, the Indian armed forces extended their gratitude to all healthcare workers and 'corona warriors' across the country by organizing fly-pasts...
Looking back in sorrow
The violence which was witnessed in the capital last week has left a deep sense of anger in the heart of every right-thinking Arunachalee....
Inaction continues as drug menace thrives
Monday Musing
The state government had allocated Rs 10 crore in the last budget for modernizing drug de-addiction centres across Arunachal Pradesh.
The budget session for...
Heroes of 1962 war & Olympics double gold medallist Lt Col Haripal Kaushik
Flights Of Fantasy
Many Arunachali old-timers recall the 1962 Sino-India conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...
Will the misguided return to mainstream?
Monday Musing
The revelation by Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Chukhu Apa that some youths have reportedly been recruited into the self-styled outlaw...
Need for trade routes in Arunachal
Monday Musing
After the Centre's decision in February this year to discontinue the free movement regime (FMR) due to growing security concerns and illicit trafficking...
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...
Time to reclaim our history
Monday Musing
A few years ago, a friend from Delhi wanted to send me stuff and asked me to share my surface mail address. As...