Arunachal Pradesh

Let us read the Tea Leaves

Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Times have changed since Mao told Richard Nixon (and Deng Xiaoping repeated to Rajiv), “Business? Discuss with the premier. Here we discuss philosophical matters”

The Long and Winding Road

Ankur Rahman

Ankur Rahman, along with his brother Rodin and their friend, Akhup Khom, push the idea of slow travel to its limit and decide to walk from Tezpur in Assam to Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh—a good 340 km away. Asked why, Ankur’s answer is “Why not?”

Identity Crisis

Shruti Ravindran

Doubts have suddenly been cast on the ‘miraculous’ discovery of a new species of macaque in the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal. The scientists who found it are not amused

Dorjee Khandu

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Khandu was the fifth Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and leader of the Congress in the state

China’s War Plan

Suman Sharma

Classified military documents on China’s strategy for a limited war against India confirm our worst fears: China can take Arunachal in 48 hours. And we are in no hurry to do anything about it.

Way of Life

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They trace their ancestry to the 4th century BC. Meet the Monpas of Arunachal Pradesh.

Loyalty and Its Symbols

Jaideep Mazumdar

Tibetan flags may have fluttered in Tawang briefly before the Dalai Lama’s visit, but the local people are keener than ever to assert their Indian identity

Why is China Afraid of Him?

Shivam Vij

The 14th Dalai Lama is ageing, and a succession tussle could set off another crisis in Indo-Chinese relations. The signs are already evident.

Chilling the Dragon’s Breath

Jaideep Mazumdar

Arunachal Pradesh, soon due to go to the polls, is in development overdrive. China’s designs are no secret, but the government won’t risk any transfer of loyalty this side of the border.