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...
Word to the wordsmiths, with a smile and a wink
It's easy, after reading a dozen novels, to decide to become a writer. But getting down to the brass tacks of the job and...
New hope for cancer patients
As per the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) population-based cancer registry's 2011-14 data, Arunachal Pradesh has registered about 2,500 cancer cases, with Papum...
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...
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...
An accepted social issue
Monday Musing
A private member's resolution titled 'The Arunachal Pradesh Monogamy Election Eligibility Bill, 2023' was circulated for discussion during the September 2023 legislative assembly...
Nyigam: An example of courage and toil
Your backache is going to get worse, said my travelling companion, reluctant to take me along as she made plans for a visit to...
Where are the elephants going?
Monday Musing
Elephants are travellers. They walk far and wide. But not all elephants are as lucky. Enslaved by humans, they are forced to travel...
Stapled Visa and Arunachal Athletes
Monday Musing
It is truly heartbreaking that three athletes from Arunachal Pradesh could not participate in the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games through no fault of...
Mr Sinha’s beautiful dreams
It was probably just as well that the press was not invited to the ATAL Conclave organised by the state government at the state...
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...
Where will the flags go?
Monday Musing
My nephew has been using my aged car lately. Him being a busy young man, I rarely see him or the car. But...
Arunachal and Olympic dream
Monday Musing
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are just four days away. Millions of sports enthusiasts around the world will soon be glued to their...
No more a minnow
Arunachal Pradesh is not a minnow any more in the regional and national sports arenas. By claiming the third spot in the just-concluded first...
Put children’s safety first
Monday Musing
There is much anger among people following rising cases of crimes against children in the state and a growing sense of distrust has...
Ensure adequate fund & community involvement to prevent forest fire
Monday Musing
Raging forest fires are the second most dangerous threat to Arunachal Pradesh, which is considered to be one of the forest-rich states, after...
Pedestrians’ woes
Are the pedestrians safe on the roads in the Capital Complex? The answer will, of course, be a 'no.'
The other day, a speeding bike...
Survival of the fittest
Monday Musing
When Charles Darwin came up with his theory of the 'survival of the fittest', he most certainly knew that the human race was...
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...
The matter of identity
Monday Musing
Have you ever been in a situation where all you wanted to do was have fun and chill with your friends with good...