Who would bear Arunachal’s burden?
Monday Musing
Barely days after union Law & Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju's divulgement of the Centre's plan to relocate the Chakma-Hajong (CH) refugees from Arunachal,...
Water crisis is real
Monday Musing
With the onset of winter comes the problem of water shortage everywhere in the state as the rains which feed our numerous water...
Avoiding delay of justice in child abuse cases
Despite the existence of strong laws, crimes against children in the state are rampant, while on the other hand the conviction rate in such...
For an Atmanirbhar Arunachal
Monday Musing
The nation is currently celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 71st birthday starting 17 September with various activities, like river clean-up drives, blood-donation campaigns,...
Carnatic music: The melodic journey of the Wakro Sisters
Monday Musing
Arunachal Pradesh has produced many a talent in various fields, be it sports or art. Many artists have represented the state even in...
On maintaining equilibrium
Monday Musing
"If all the beasts are gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens...
Shooting prices, falling sales
Monday Musing
The stiff rise in the prices of vegetables in the markets of the capital complex in the recent past put the consumers' budgets...
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...
A rice bag once fell from the sky on a town that had no...
Monday Musing
Border towns are far and difficult to reach, and even seasoned travellers, ignorant yet accustomed to myriad tales, are kept wondering at the...
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...
Will the greenfield project ever take off?
Will the greenfield airport project in Hollongi ever take off? This is the million-dollar question of every Arunachali at the moment.
The state government on...
Time is ripe to resolve interstate border disputes
Monday Musing
The killing of at least six police personnel in the recent border skirmish following a border dispute between Assam and Mizoram has created...
Saturday at Ambrosia
Monday Musing
Ambrosia restaurant, Laitumkhrah, Shillong. 1991.
Having ordered coffee and pastries, Vicky and I were sitting at a table, smoking cigarettes. I'd borrowed that day's...
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...
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...
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...
Idu Mishmis and their sacred relationship with tigers
Monday Musing
Hunting was the way of life for the earliest human beings. It was the primary way of feeding themselves, followed by gathering other...
Dismal state of freedom, need for law on journalist safety
From the time the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA Government came into power, the Hindu-right wings could be ominously seen resurrecting; imposing radical...
Many facets in the face of adversity
Monday Musing
A virus has exposed many facets of our society - some disturbing revelations, some ugly, and some heartwarming.
Our first reaction to the Covid-19...
Everything is content
Monday Musing
As a novice in the kitchen, I often look up recipes online, especially YouTube. Recently, I received a tub full of diced bamboo...


