Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP): Development vs Indigenous Rights and Water Security

13 Nov 2026

Context: The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh has triggered protests by the Adi tribal community, which fears displacement, submergence of villages and loss of traditional livelihoods.The community claims that at...

Punjab’s Drug Crisis: From Moral Blame to Public Health and Governance

19 Sep 2026

Context: Punjab’s drug crisis has become a major public health, social and governance challenge, with over 10 lakh people reportedly registering at government de-addiction clinics since their establishment.The article argues that the crisis should no...