North East Issues
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Centre, Tripura and TIPRA Motha sign pact to address tribal community’s grievances
The three sides agreed to resolve the problems of the state’s tribals relating to land and political rights, economic development, identity and language.
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Why a ‘monogamy bill’ is gathering support from Arunachal Pradesh women activists
A private member’s bill, yet to be tabled, seeks to bar men with more than one spouse from elections in a state with one of the highest polygamy rates in India.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Why states in the North East are opposing the new forest law
The fears of the states in the North East centre around two provisions of the new law.
Rokibuz Zaman
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Top Manipur violence updates: Curfew partially lifted in Churachandpur, toll rises to 58
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor suggested that Manipur be placed under President's Rule.
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Top Manipur violence updates: At least 58 dead, including three in firing by security forces
A constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, who was on leave at his home in Churachandpur, was also shot dead on Friday.
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Why Manipur’s tribes are alarmed by court push for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei community
Tribal groups say it will allow the dominant group to take over their land resources. Experts fear the move will only increase rancour between communities.
Rokibuz Zaman
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Why local residents are protesting against the proposal to notify a tiger reserve in Dibang Valley
They claim they know how to co-exist with the big cats.
Rokibuz Zaman
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In Mizoram, voices grow against Centre’s silence on Myanmar ‘bombing’
Influential civil society groups have urged Centre to respond to the violation of Indian airspace and to ‘safeguard the sovereignty of India’
Rokibuz Zaman
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Why Chakmas and Hajongs in Arunachal Pradesh are demanding their residence proof papers back
Last year, the state government stopped issuing the certificates to the two communities targeted by nativist outfits as ‘outsiders’.
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The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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How the pandemic has driven a surge in wildlife smuggling through North East India
Gaps in the law to regulate the trade of ‘exotic’ animals have helped.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Manipur’s Loktak lake is losing its signature fishing rings. That may not help conserve it
Last month, the government ordered all fishing rings and homestays to be dismantled. It has caused disquiet in the local fishing community.
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Dalit Sikhs of Shillong’s Punjabi Line might agree to move. But where will they go?
They have lived in the city since the 19th century, yet they are maligned as ‘outsiders’ and ‘illegal settlers’.
Rokibuz Zaman
The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains