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Meghalaya elections 2023: Why do we want change?
By Patricia Mukhim
As elections approach, it is normal for sitting MLAs and beneficiaries of largesse from the present government to desire its continuance. The former don’t want to give up[ their perks; the latter don’t want to lose…
NO EFFORT BY MODI GOVT TO IMPLEMENT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE SCHEME
By Dr Arun Mitra
Much was expected from the budget presented by the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 2023. As this was the last budget of the present government before the upcoming elections to the parliament next…
NPP: An ensemble of entertainers we don’t need at all
Editor,
As election day draws near more and more fun is being added by the politicians against our desire. Topping the entertainers is the National People’s Party. It has some of the most unfavorable characters and more and more are being…
Congress revival imminent
The Congress Party at the national level has gained much traction from the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The 4000 km long journey undertaken by Rahul Gandhi in 146 days has raised hopes among those that cherish an India where the soul breathes free…
Introspection into Meghalaya’s economy on its 50th year
By RV Warjri
“Most states in India have come out with a policy to promote investments. They mention among other things the kinds of incentives with regard to land availability, supply of power, tax holiday etc. Meghalaya needs to do the…
Dark clouds as we head into Budget 2024
By Jagdish Rattanani
The fourth and the last full-fledged Union Budget of the Narendra Modi government’s second term, scheduled to be presented to Parliament on Wednesday, comes amid some dark clouds on the global scene. Globally, growth…
Save the broken education system!
Editor,
It seems my mind is wired up with Batskhem Myrboh, Asst. Professor of Synod College. For the very observations and thoughts expressed in his write-up: Education is drowning: Who will rescue the sector? (ST Jan 26, 2023) are what…
Promise of growth
In the run-up to the Union Budget, it was time for stock-taking on the national economy based on multiple parameters including the performances by various sectors. The Economic Survey 2023 prepared by chief economic adviser Anantha…
New Year resolutions Prime Minister Modi is unlikely to make or keep
By Derek O’Brien
Own up to the demonetisation disaster. Ensure zero deaths from manual scavenging.
Do you think Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes New Year resolutions? I have no idea. Maybe he does, maybe he doesn’t. Either way, here is…
Is the movie Pathaan a Game-Changer?
By H. Srikanth
That I am a movie buff is a fact. I enjoy watching and talking about movies. I like Shah Rukh Khan as an actor. But that is no reason I go gaga about his comeback movie, Pathaan, now running to packed houses and breaking all…