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Sanjoy Hazarika
Hazarika is a writer and commentator on issues of NE India and its neighbourhood. He is currently director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
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Why Mizoram’s capital faces constant landslide risk and how the challenge can be metSubscriber Only
June 19,2024 17:23:02 PM
Aizawl and part of northern Mizoram are located in Zone V, the highest-risk area for earthquakes. As the recent Cyclone Remal has shown, it’s an ever-present nightmare for a town where many buildings are located on sharp inclines
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Why India is fencing its border with Myanmar — and why that could be a problemSubscriber Only
February 13,2024 08:00:10 AM
As rebel forces fight the junta in Naypyidaw, cross-border movement of armed groups and weapons has created an unpredictable situation on India’s 1,640 km border with Myanmar. Yet, the announcements about ending the Free Movement Regime and building a fence flies in the face of official policies of Neighbourhood First and Act East
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
How newcomer ZPM beat Congress and MNF in MizoramSubscriber Only
December 04,2023 18:46:53 PM
ZPM victory in Mizoram was driven by the young voter. It remains to be seen how the party will hold up now that it is in power
Fri, Dec 08, 2023
Act East policy’s success rests on peace and trust between neighboursSubscriber Only
August 09,2021 03:01:09 AM
Sanjoy Hazarika writes: Goodwill among all northeastern states, including Assam and Mizoram, will enable economic cooperation, transport and trade.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
Myanmar crisis is India’s opportunity to develop long-term refugee policySubscriber Only
April 07,2021 03:25:55 AM
A national mechanism needs to be developed which goes beyond short-term measures and takes into account a needs-based assessment of how best to handle inflow of persecuted persons.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
So long as it’s redSubscriber Only
November 03,2018 00:46:36 AM
There are too few contemporary histories of the Naxalite movement. This book, which includes revolutionary song and poetry, is a substantial contribution.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Clearing The AirSubscriber Only
November 10,2015 00:08:26 AM
An alarming rise in pollution levels underscores the urgent need for better regulation.
Tue, Nov 10, 2015
The Assam type houseSubscriber Only
April 30,2015 00:11:21 AM
Because earthquakes don’t kill; the buildings in which we live do.
Thu, Apr 30, 2015
Aizawl, for exampleSubscriber Only
September 24,2014 00:30:36 AM
Modi could look beyond Ahmedabad for a template for Swachh Bharat.
Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Anger in ManipurSubscriber Only
May 26,2000 00:00:00 AM
Nearly a month ago, an 84-year-old man and the editor of a Manipuri newspaper were arrested in Imphal by the Manipur police for allegedly ...
Fri, May 26, 2000Suicidal fightsSubscriber Only
April 14,2000 00:00:00 AM
On Sunday, the faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland led by S.S. Khaplang announced that it was ready for a dialogue with ...
Fri, Apr 14, 2000The arrest and afterSubscriber Only
February 11,2000 00:00:00 AM
On January 19, Thuingaleng Muivah and a close associate stepped off Thai Airways flight TG 508 from Karachi at Bangkok International Airpo...
Fri, Feb 11, 2000History and haze in KathmanduSubscriber Only
December 21,1999 00:00:00 AM
In the Sixties and Seventies, during the days of hippiedom, psychedelic colours and guru shirts, when the Beatles ruled and Pandit Ravi Sh...
Tue, Dec 21, 1999Inside the maw of the beastSubscriber Only
October 13,1999 00:00:00 AM
The United Nations is a deceptively and surprisingly small building. Once the "delegate" -- as the Foreign Minister or head of ...
Wed, Oct 13, 1999On the campaign trail with Jaswant SinghSubscriber Only
October 12,1999 00:00:00 AM
Toward the end of the campaign, the arm was limp with handshake fatigue, the familiar deep baritone was raspy, the face was lined with fa...
Tue, Oct 12, 1999On the road to MandalaySubscriber Only
August 29,1999 00:00:00 AM
After a smooth ride on a superhighway that appeared to have been transplanted from Europe, we finally hit the Old Burma Road, which incor...
Sun, Aug 29, 1999Leave our kingdom, Bhutan tells ULFASubscriber Only
June 10,1999 00:00:00 AM
NEW DELHI, JUNE 9: Last month, yielding to growing pressure from within Bhutan, the Home Minister of the Himalayan kingdom met with the C...
Thu, Jun 10, 1999Managing the migrants in the NortheastSubscriber Only
January 29,1999 00:00:00 AM
In the past weeks, the Government of India and especially the home ministry have been considering the problem of illegal migration from B...
Fri, Jan 29, 1999The other side of Naga peaceSubscriber Only
September 21,1998 00:00:00 AM
The extension of the ceasefire between the National Socialist Cou-ncil of Nagaland (I-M) and the Government of India by a full year has g...
Mon, Sep 21, 1998Facts and feelings of NortheastSubscriber Only
April 03,1998 00:00:00 AM
The little states of the east still pack some surprises. Manipur sends a CPI candidate to the Lok Sabha from the Outer Manipur seat. The Inn...
Fri, Apr 03, 1998Who killed Medovi Kire?Subscriber Only
August 13,1997 00:00:00 AM
This is not a new story. Nor will it be the last of its kind in the North-East. It happens often. It unites people in a comradeship of pain...
Wed, Aug 13, 1997Let dialogue redeem north-eastSubscriber Only
June 27,1997 00:00:00 AM
One of India's senior columnists and editors, during a recent visit to Guwahati, called upon people in the north-eastern region to ``shed s...
Fri, Jun 27, 1997Journalism of Courage
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