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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Respectability by Association

Editor, I guess all of us recognize our very own Dy Chief Minister, Bah Prestone Tynsong for his wisecracks...
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Gen Z Revolution: Ripple Effects

Social media is rife with discussions on the Nepal Revolution and how it was not led by intellectuals...
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The Grip of the Gatekeeper: How Mid-Level Bureaucracy Destroys Creativity

By Avner Pariat Max Weber - the progenitor of what we might call modern bureaucratic theory - envisioned it...
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Religion, Culture and the Question of Indigeneity in Meghalaya

By Anna Notsu During my first visit to Meghalaya in December 2023, my dear friend in Jowai, Banbha, took...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tourism under strain

Editor Tourism in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills is showing signs of decline, with increasing negative perceptions beginning to...
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‘Young’ at 75

A widely circulated essay by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat crossing the age of...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

Rewriting the rules of journalism

By Patricia Mukhim Technology is developing at a frenetic pace and transforming our way of doing journalism. Long form...
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A Call for Shared Responsibility

Lead Poisoning & the Loss of Potential By Vasuki Rayapati Across the world, millions of children are silently poisoned...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Students should study not fight: A plea to KSU

Editor, I am writing as a worried parent. What happened in Jaiaw last Saturday where some KSU members reportedly...
EDITORIAL

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Meghalaya

Assam and Meghalaya are the only two states of the North East with companies listed in the National...
SPECIAL ARTICLE

When Power Flows Through Towers and Terminals, Who Owns the Switch?

By Napoleon S Mawphniang A new Cold War is emerging in the Himalayas, with Nepal as a focal point...
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Can India become the World’s Smart City Hub? Here’s what it will take

By Avishka Jain What is the first thought that comes to mind when we hear the term “smart city”?...
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