Connections frivolous
The good old days and ways of dating have been replaced by online dating apps that try to convince us that love does not...
One winter evening in Siang
Monday Musing
The warmth near the fireplace in a traditional home is not only soothing during cold winter evenings but also very reassuring. There is...
Covid-19: no room for complacency
Monday Musing
The onslaught unleashed by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) upon the humanity is overwhelming and unprecedented. Every country, irrespective of rich and poor, has...
Repetition of a historical blunder
Monday Musing
The state government committed a grave mistake by converting Arunachal's first state hospital at Naharlagun into a medical college - the Tomo Riba...
Events that boost morale
While Arunachal Pradesh is passing through an unpleasant situation due to job examinations scam involving APPSC and death of prominent public leaders and achievers,...
Why so serious? (12-26 August, 2022)
Monday Musing
I can tell you right now that once you come under the media's scanner, it won't take us long to find out almost...
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...
Lessons from Arunachal
Monday Musing
The vandalizing of Durga's idols in Doimukh just a day before the Durga puja festival in October this year had cast a big...
In defence of the RTI Act
Monday Musing
Witnessing the short duration discussion initiated by Congress MLA Ninong Ering on the Right to Information (RTI) Act on day three of the...
Causes and effects
Monday Musing
Religious intolerance
Even as Karnakata's hijab row is yet to die down, another disturbing report emanated from Uttar Pradesh. This time, a school in...
IVLP: Living the American dream
Monday Musing
Agree with me or not, I had my own reasons for being superstitious at the time, which was the reason that I confided...
An awkward nyida story
Monday Musing
There is so much hype and talk about big fat Indian weddings, even on international grounds. If we look closely, our very own...
Closures and mergers of institutions necessary
Monday Musing
In a landmark decision, the Education Department recently shut down 386 schools across the state due to zero student enrolment. This bold move...
Looking for a home in Itanagar – a personal account
Monday Musing
In April last year, I found myself looking for a residence in Itanagar after my father suddenly decided he was giving up the...
Orange bowl of Arunachal coming undone
Dambuk, a small town in Lower Dibang Valley (LDV) district of Arunachal Pradesh, does not require an introduction. One of the most picturesque places...
The plight of state’s small tea growers
Monday Musing
Tea plantation is one of the primary and reliable sources of livelihood for the people of our state. A number of people in...
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...
Four months since you said two months
Monday Musing
In the past three months, we have written a little over 10 times about the four-lane road construction in the capital region. During...
Mining activities a double-edged sword
Monday Musing
There have been protests over the government's decision to auction the proposed Namchik east and Namchik west coal blocks, which are extensions of...
Panic at the airport
Monday Musing
The airport is an amusing place. Agreed that it makes people happy because, well, who doesn't like travelling, or getting back to the...