Assam

The Iron Lady Goes to War

Sanjukta Parashar’s rise from Assam’s insurgency-hit districts to the frontline of India’s counter-insurgency apparatus marks a milestone in the long march of women into combat leadership. Earlier this month, Sanjukta Parashar became the first woman to command the CRPF’s elite...
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India’s Northeast: Exploring the Three Sisters

The Northeast is not just a destination—it is an emotion, an adventure and a reminder that India's greatest treasures often lie beyond the familiar tourist trails. India’s Northeast is a land of extraordinary beauty, ancient cultures, mist-covered mountains and warm-hearted...
Travel 
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Fragile Frontiers

The flash floods tearing through Arunachal Pradesh and adjoining Assam were an unsettling demonstration of how climate change, ecological degradation and unwise development are converging to create disasters of startling speed and scale. The Arunachal Pradesh floods are a glimpse...
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A Diplomatic Detour

The Japanese Prime Minister’s decision to skip Assam is a setback for the Northeast, but not for the larger India-Japan partnership. India and Japan share one of Asia’s most understated yet enduring partnerships. Long before the relationship acquired strategic significance,...
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Assam, Bengal and the BJP’s New Political Geography

Assam and West Bengal signalled a broader political shift: traditional regional loyalties no longer guarantee voter allegiance. The political landscape of eastern India has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, culminating in significant electoral victories for the Bharatiya...
Politics 
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The Exit Poll Mirage

While exit polls sketch a dramatic map of India’s electoral mood, the line between projection and verdict remains perilously thin. With the ballots across five politically pivotal arenas of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry falling silent until...
Politics 
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