The Critical Role of Local Journalism
The role of journalism in fostering truth, justice, and community cohesion has never been more critical. At its best, journalism serves as a beacon of truth, illuminating the facts amid…
Crucial Action Against Plastic Waste
The decisive action of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) invoking the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to tackle the urgent issue of plastic waste and non-degradable garbage is both…
Electoral malpractice
Electoral malpractice and government corruption are two deeply intertwined issues that undermine democracy. Electoral malpractice sets the stage for corrupt governance by eroding the legitimacy of elected officials and the…
Preventing Violence Against Children
On June 10, UNICEF released a harrowing report revealing that nearly 400 million children under the age of five are subjected to violent physical or psychological discipline at home. This…
You Get the Town You Deserve
The 74th Amendment of the Constitution, enacted in 2003, decentralized powers and functions to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure the proper and planned growth of cities and towns…
The Vital Role of Independent Media in Upholding Democracy
In an era where the integrity of information is increasingly under threat, independent media outlets play an indispensable role in sustaining democracy. Platforms such as The Caravan, Scroll, The News…
The Rising Importance of Learning Mandarin
In today’s fast changing and increasingly interconnected world, the value of learning foreign languages beyond English cannot be overstated. The recent success of Arentsungla Kichu, a graduate from Assam Don…
Challenges inside the Newsroom
For those who follow this column, you may have noticed that the editorial piece yesterday was about World Environment Day with an odd title. Well, there was an inadvertent error…
On World Environment Day
Every year on June 5th, the global community comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action for the protection of our environment.…
Overlordship Rejected
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have sent a resounding message: India’s electorate has firmly rebuffed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite a decade of his governance, voters have decisively refused to…