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EDITORIAL

In our editorial section, we offer more than just opinions; we provide a beacon of insight and perspective on the pressing issues facing our society today. With thoughtful analysis, balanced viewpoints, and a commitment to truth, our editorials serve as a platform for constructive dialogue, encouraging readers to critically engage with the world around them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Supreme Court Speaks: Meghalaya’s Shameful Neglect of Teachers Must End

Editor, The Supreme Court’s recent judgment is not merely a legal directive. It is a powerful moral indictment of...
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Corruption, Ministers

Prima facie, the parliament legislation to automatically remove ministers, including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers from their...
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Converting tribal autonomy into land franchise: Who profits from the silence?

By Napoleon S Mawphniang New vocabulary like "barren land" and "unlocking potential" sounds neutral until applied to actual landscapes,...
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Fostering belonging

By Avner Pariat “The one value which everyone seems to have in common is belonging. Everyone has a powerful...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Between Survival and Security: Whose Fault Is It?

Editor, The border between India and Bangladesh, stretching across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, is not just a line...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

The birds and the bees – A Gynaecologist and Parent’s experience

By Dr Kerlin Mihsill The Outpatient department was closing for the day. It was a Saturday, a half working...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

Leapfrogging and Shared Dream

Indian Space Programme By Maitphang Syiem “My children, I have a famous scientist with me who wants our church...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

CUET has its advantages

Editor, I recently came across the letter dated July, 19 2025 criticising CUET and calling it flawed, and as...
EDITORIAL

Shooting the messenger

Journalism, today has become a happy-go-lucky business. Most of the established media networks have taken a fancy to...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

Sixth Schedule in a Capitalist Economy

By Patricia Mukhim Like the rest of the country Meghalaya too is trundling along the path of capitalism. What...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

How AI is Helping us listen to the wilds

The Dawn of Bird Shazam By Punnag Choudhury, Aayush Gupta, Prisha Gupta & Sehajpreet Kaur In the quiet hills...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rhetorical overreach

Editor, The article “The signs of the times – a need for identity verification” by Toki Blah (ST Aug...
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