Sunday Monitor

GHADC debate: Can the council emerge from the dispute?

The debate over the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) strikes at the heart of tribal self-governance in Meghalaya. It…

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The right not to defer: When expertise becomes political authority

Vedika Rekhi Modern politics routinely asks citizens to accept judgements they cannot independently verify: the models behind monetary policy, classified…

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Forgotten vegetables of Meghalaya & other parts for a resilient diet

Sharmila Vaidyanathan/Mongabay India The clove bean is fondly known as mookuthi avarai in Tamil, an ode to its nose-pin-like appearance.…

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El Niño: Affecting every aspect of life

Imagine turning on your tap and finding no water, farmers struggling to save their crops, and rice prices rising in…

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Could a truly fair and just society exist?

Pynshai Kupar M. Dkhar Recently, I came a across a book by John Rawls ‘Theory of Justice’ which he mentioned…

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India and the SDGs: From dashboards to the doorstep

India has made measurable progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But as the 2030 deadline draws closer, perhaps the…

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How India’s Food Prices Rose This September

Vijay Jadhav, ISignal In September 2026, a kilogram of onion cost 93% more than last year, while sugar prices were…

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LISTENING TO NE: What young researchers are asking

D. Jeevan Kumar What do heirloom beads tell us about old trade routes through the Eastern Himalayas? How does a…

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SIR controversy: Democracy vs political muscle power

The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, or the infamous SIR, has been rocking the country. The Chief Election…

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Abandoning exotic pets raises ecological concerns

Arathi Menon/Mongabay India India’s exotic pet trade has grown from a niche pursuit into a significant industry. Over 40,000 people…

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