With 62 pollinator species, Meghalaya emerges as key bee hotspot
Shillong, March 25: Meghalaya has emerged as a significant bee diversity hotspot in Northeast India, hosting 62 pollinator species, according to a report released...
Assam’s 2026 Mandate: Realignment vs. Trust
By Dipak Kurmi
The political atmosphere in Assam is currently witnessing a profound transformation as the state approaches the 2026 Assembly elections. What was once...
In the Shadow of War: The Legacy of Khamenei, Netanyahu and Trump
By Satyabrat Borah
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has put the leaders of Iran, Israel and the United States into a spotlight of global...
War, Oil and Uncertainty
By Satyabrat Borah
War has a way of revealing the limits of power. It strips away speeches and slogans and leaves behind raw consequences that...
The Ballot of One: Autocracy as Democratic Theater
By Dipak Kurmi
The literary imagination of Terry Pratchett once conjured the sprawling, chaotic city-state of Ankh-Morpork, a primary setting for his celebrated Discworld novels...
Shadows of War: The Escalating Crisis Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
By Satyabrat Borah
The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again drawn attention to a region that has long lived with instability, fear, and...
Forest Rights, a ‘Law’ Promulgated 800 Years Ago
By Bhaskar Saikia
On 21 March, the world observes the International Day of Forests, a date chosen by the United Nations General Assembly not by...
Early Southwest heat latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms
Washington, Mar 20: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the US Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It's...
More reptile species recorded in Meghalaya, but turtles face threat
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, March 19: Meghalaya’s forests and caves are hiding far more reptile life than previously known—but the latest scientific update comes with a...
Human Ledger: The Invisible Debt of Global Conflict
By Dipak Kurmi
When sovereign nations march toward the precipice of war, the rhetoric employed by the ruling elite is almost universally draped in the...
Behind Closed Walls: The Unseen Struggle for Health in Indian Jails
By Satyabrat Borah
India’s prisons are often hidden from public view, both physically and emotionally. Tall walls, iron gates, and layers of security create a...
Shillong leads NE capitals with reduced ‘urban heat island’ effect
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, March 17: While most cities across Northeast India are experiencing rising urban temperatures due to rapid urbanisation, Shillong has emerged as a...
