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Limits of Dominant Politics and 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in North East India

Apr 20, 2024

The rise of the BJP in North East India attracted considerable academic engagement as well as media attention since 2014. Electoral Politics in North East India underwent a systemic change as BJP emerged as a dominant party at the centre espousing an ideological vision, driven by a top down organisational structure and,led by an uncontested leadership both within the party organisation as well the government.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Rajya Sabha member and former Chief Justice of India

Judicial activism is a peacemaker, judicial overreach is a trespasser

Apr 06, 2024

The delicate act of navigation—choosing when to act as a catalyst for change and when to uphold the status quo—underscores the judiciary’s immense responsibility. It is within this context that the distinction between “judicial activism” and “Judicial overreach” becomes profoundly significant.

In defence of CAA: A perspective from and for Northeast

In defence of CAA: A perspective from and for Northeast

Mar 29, 2024

The debate around CAA has been shrouded with immense amounts of misinformation, worsened by scaremongering elements who seek to further their own agendas.

‘Modi’s Northeast Story’- Transforming Modi’s Astalakshmi

‘Modi’s Northeast Story’- Transforming Modi’s Astalakshmi

Mar 08, 2024

Upgrading the long neglected ‘Look East Policy’ to ‘Act East Policy’ with a vision to uplift the North Eastern Region promoting economic, infrastructure and cultural development was a signature step by Prime minister Narendra Modi.

A trailblazer from Assam: The story of Padma Kumari Gohain - Assam’s first woman minister post independence

Feb 29, 2024

Born into a lineage steeped in history, Padma Kumari Gohain was born on February 24, 1913, in Shillong, the then capital of Assam. Descending from the Ahom Royal Family of Ahom Kings Swargadeos Gadadhar Singha, Rudra Singha, Rajeswar Singha, as their 6th, 5th, and 4th Great-granddaughter respectively, her lineage was marked by distinction. Her father, Rajkumar Siddeshwar Gohain, held a top position within the Assam Secretariat, while her mother, Rajkumari Subhadra Aideau, belonged to a respected family. 

World Day of Social Justice 2024 with Gender Inequality, Social Exclusion and Armed Conflict

Feb 20, 2024

Social justice, in simple terms, is equitable access to social, economic, political privileges and opportunities in a peaceful co-existing environment. The term was coined by Luigi Taparelli d’ Azeglio in 1843 who put forward a vision of justice that legitimates aristocratic rule by grounding it in supposedly natural inequalities between individuals.

Rahul Gandhi-Gaurav Gogoi: The Jodi that’s breaking Congress

Feb 18, 2024

More than ensuring a safe seat for Gaurav Gogoi and others, Rahul Gandhi and his lieutenants in Assam should now focus on putting up a united team, which is not compromised. Otherwise, no seat will remain safe ever.

Sikkim's 'Creatorpreneur' scheme; a stepping stone to national recognition with India's creator awards

Sikkim's 'Creatorpreneur' scheme; a stepping stone to national recognition with India's creator awards

Feb 11, 2024

Both initiatives share a common goal: empowering young creators to leverage their talents for positive impact. The "Creatorpreneur" scheme specifically targets Sikkimese youth, providing them with a platform to promote government initiatives and showcase their state's rich culture and heritage.