Discourses From the East
The River Remembers: What the Flood in Upper Assam Should Teach Us
I carry my own memories of great floods. In my childhood, our home was inundated several times by the Jhanji. But one…
Discourses From the East
Guardians of Culture
Northeast India is not just about beautiful landscapes—it is about people, culture, and identity. From languages and food to festivals and traditions, the region reflects a deep connection with nature and community. This piece highlights why preserving these cultures matters and how both elders and youth play a key role in keeping them alive in a changing world.
A Nation at Protests: Re-evaluating Democratic Accountability in Modern India
The Preamble to the Constitution of India loftily defines the nation as a “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic,” textually committed to securing…
From Sarajevo 1984 to FIFA 2026: The Lessons We Forgot, the Borders We Built
Sarajevo, 1984, showed that sport could build bridges when politics built walls. In the midst of the Cold War, athletes from rival political systems competed together, proving that humanity could rise above ideology. FIFA 2026 was meant to carry that legacy forward. Instead, visa delays, entry restrictions and unequal treatment threaten to turn the world’s game into another arena of exclusion. If politics decides who may travel, who may compete and who may cheer, football no longer unites the world—it merely reflects its divisions. Sarajevo asked: Can we compete without conflict? In 2026, the question seems to be: Can you participate if you come from the right country?
When the Body Speaks: A Critical Reading of Fasting as Democratic Communication
Democracy is often understood as a system built on communication. Citizens express their views, governments listen, institutions respond, and disagreements are addressed…
Mr. Spock, Bhebla and Ms. Tewary
Around nine every night, Bhebla goes to my cousin’s house. A little further down from my gate, the road turns right. Three…
