Is the Mind Truly Without Fear?
By Dipak Kurmi
When Rabindranath Tagore penned his timeless lines in 1910—"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…Where knowledge is...
A Trial Without Evidence -The Unjust Crusade Against NEHU’s Vice Chancellor
Dear Editor,
The air is thick with accusations, the banners of protest are raised, and yet, the most crucial piece of this spectacle is missing—evidence!...
Journalism: The Watchful Eye Safeguarding Democracy
By Dipak Kurmi
Journalism has long been heralded as the fourth pillar of democracy, a fundamental institution that upholds transparency, accountability, and the dissemination of...
The Illusion of Prestige: Rethinking Educational Branding for a More Equitable Future
By Dipak Kurmi
Education has long been heralded as the ultimate tool for empowerment and social mobility. However, in recent decades, its core purpose has...
Meghalaya’s Economic Ascent: Balancing Tradition, Nature, and Modernity
By Dipak Kurmi
Meghalaya—aptly named "the abode of clouds"—stands as a testament to nature’s grandeur and human resilience. Carved from Assam on January 21, 1972,...
Closing the Early Warning Gap Together: A Call to Action on World Meteorological Day
By Dipak Kurmi
As the world marks World Meteorological Day on March 23, 2025, the global community unites under the timely and urgent theme: "Closing...
From the Hills of Meghalaya to the Battlefields of France: The Garo Labour Corps’ Forgotten Sacrifice
By Bijoy A. Sangma
As July 16 approaches, the people of Garo Hills prepare to observe Garo Labour Corps Day, a solemn occasion that honours...
Beyond Borders: How Meghalaya’s Mining Shapes Assam’s Future
By Bijoy A. Sangma
Two states, one resource, and a fractured legacyAssam and Meghalaya share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties, yet their coal-driven economies...
Can the Government Regulate Free Speech on Social Media?
By Dipak Kurmi
The cornerstone of any democracy is the unassailable right to freedom of speech and expression. The Indian Constitution, under Article 19(1)(a), upholds...
Defending Judicial Independence: A Call to Protect India’s Supreme Court
By Dipak Kurmi
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru once aptly remarked, “Events crowd in upon us in such quick succession that we are apt to miss their...
Unmasking the Trap: How Students Are Lured into Financial Pitfalls
By Damang Phawa
The rise of online business opportunities has opened doors for many individuals to earn money from the comfort of their homes. However,...
The Silent Invasion: Microplastics and the Human Brain
By Dipak Kurmi
In a groundbreaking study conducted in January 2025, researchers achieved a disturbing milestone: real-time imaging revealed the movement of microscopic plastic particles...
