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.
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Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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What explains reports of infighting within the BJP during the elections?
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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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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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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.
Rokibuz Zaman
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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: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe