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Census and teachers

By Satyabrat Borah Every morning across the towns and villages of Assam, thousands of young boys and girls put on their school uniforms, sling their bags across their shoulders, and...

The E20 Dilemma: Lower Mileage, Higher Friction

By Satyabrat Borah The ongoing debate around E20 petrol blend has taken over street corners, family dinner tables, and...

Narcotics Crisis Threatens Jorhat’s Cultural Heritage

By Satyabrat Borah The historic town of Jorhat, widely revered across Assam as a glowing epicenter of education, literature,...

Roadblock to Progress: The Shillong Violence Fallout

By Satyabrat Borah The recent outbreak of violence in Shillong and the subsequent blockade enforced by transporters along the...

  Democracy and the Ballot

By Satyabrat Borah When political leaders look across international borders to evaluate each other’s democratic mechanics, the resulting observations...
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The Heritage of Bhada Mahor Naam

By Satyabrat Borah In the quiet rhythm of the Assamese village, time flows according to the subtle changing of the seasons and the ancient customs...

Pointless Targets, Real Victims

By Satyabrat Borah The extended deployment at sea of American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has exposed the logistical challenges of the United States war against...

REPORTING AMERICA: Washington Is Putting a Price on India’s Strategic Autonomy

By Manoranjana SinhWriting from AmericaI have spent the past few weeks travelling through America, meeting academics, technologists, entrepreneurs, members of the Indian diaspora and...

Beyond Shillong’s gigs: How Meghalaya is turning its music scene into an industry

By Syeda Ambia ZahanShillong, August 16: Meghalaya is increasingly turning its long-standing music culture into an economic opportunity, with the state now using live...

The 1-km Controversy: Is Kaziranga at Risk?

By Satyabrat Borah Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve stands as one of the most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries in Asia, home to the world's largest...

REPORTING AMERICA

Washington Is Putting a Price on India's Strategic Autonomy By Manoranjana Sinh I have spent the past few weeks travelling through America, meeting academics, technologists, entrepreneurs,...

The Unfinished Journey to Freedom

By Satyabrat Borah The Indian Independence Day arrives every year wrapped in vibrant shades of saffron, white, and green. Streets light up, patriotic melodies echo...

August 15: The Unspoken Truth

By Satyabrat Borah The story of August fifteenth, nineteen forty seven, is often pictured through a glowing, nostalgic lens. Standard history books showcase a jubilant...

Finding Purpose in a Finite World

By Satyabrat Borah Human life unfolds as a quiet wonder, an uncharted journey that comes without a blueprint, a compass, or a guaranteed destination. Every...

APBF Sunday, 16 August: When Asia Pacific Is Under Pressure, What Can Faith Communities Contribute?

By Dr. Bijoy A. Sangma Asia Pacific is facing a difficult combination of conflict, displacement, natural disasters, economic insecurity and social disruption. Myanmar remains one...

Long-Term Solutions for Assam Floods

By Satyabrat Borah Assam faces a recurring nightmare every single year as the monsoon rains arrive and the Brahmaputra River overflows its banks, swallowing vast...

Before We Blame the Hills

By Dr. Bijoy A. SangmaRecurring flooding at Jorabat demands accountability. Lasting solutions, however, require evidence before attribution. Each monsoon, Jorabat becomes more than a traffic...
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