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EDITORIAL: Andaman needs a university that creates professionals, not rhetoric and...

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Political tensions in Andaman & Nicobar Islands threaten meaningful higher education reforms; experts emphasize skill-based learning, transparency, and credible university planning.

Explainer: Centre Says Shift, UT Says Pause: College Transition Sparks Policy...

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Contradiction emerges between Centre directives and Andaman administration stance on deemed university transition and Pondicherry University affiliation.

EDITORIAL: Dear Students & Administration: Let Reform Be Guided by Facts,...

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An editorial urges Andaman & Nicobar students and administration to approach the shift to deemed university status with transparency, facts, and informed reasoning, avoiding fear-driven narratives and political propaganda.

EXPLAINED: How Central to Deemed University Move Will Affect Higher Education...

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Proposed shift from Central University affiliation to deemed university status in Andaman & Nicobar sparks debate over fees, autonomy, degree value, and governance in higher education.

EDITORIAL : Savarkar Is Not The Only Hero From Andamans

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Even as Savarkar’s legacy is honoured, the islands are confronted with a troubling truth: India continues to forget the hundreds of other martyrs who suffered in these same cells.

Where One Life Fades, Let a Thousand Hands Rise to Protect...

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After another young life is lost in the Andamans, this piece urges society to confront youth mental health, end stigma, and act.

OPINION|One Nation One Election: Constitutional Perspective

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Analysis of One Nation One Election: history, constitutional ideas, and why the panel calls simultaneous polls key for efficient governance.

Six Years of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: Progress, Pride and...

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J&K and Ladakh mark six years as Union Territories, showcasing progress in governance, unity, and development amid ongoing challenges.

How Two 2000s Policy Shifts Changed Andaman’s Political Landscape

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How OBC categorisation and 2006 district bifurcation reshaped the Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ social-political balance.

From Kathmandu to Karnataka, youth take politics online

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Nepal’s use of Discord and India’s hashtag-driven activism highlight how digital natives are reshaping South Asian politics beyond traditional party lines.

OPINION: India Tilting To China Could Prove Costly

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Growing calls in India to pivot toward China are misguided, experts argue. From trade deficits to border aggression, Beijing offers no real gains, unlike India’s long-standing economic and strategic ties with the U.S.

Andaman’s New Power Game: Guess the Blackout Hour

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Andaman’s Electricity Department schedules “1-hour” power cuts, but residents get 5-6 hour surprise blackouts. Officials failed to pre-plan, bills keep rising.

Opinion: When ‘Vikas’ Comes at the Cost of a Forest’s Soul

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A critical look at India’s Great Nicobar project and the cost of development on fragile island ecosystems and Indigenous communities. Is this really progress?

OPINION | Why Are Neighbours Always So Terrible?

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Deepika Bhan New Delhi, June 15 (IANS): There's a question that haunts not just citizens of conflict-ridden regions but every concerned global citizen: Why...

Editorial | The Way Forward on Land Conversion: A Welcome Step,...

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It is no secret that over the past two decades, large swathes of hilly, agricultural, and ecologically sensitive land in the Andamans have been quietly acquired by a small, powerful group of individuals.

Book Review: Climate Action India by Tuhin A. Sinha and Dr....

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Climate Action India by Tuhin A. Sinha and Dr. Kaviraj Singh is a well-researched, accessible, and inspiring account of India’s evolving climate journey—where sustainability and inclusive development go hand in hand.

Kala Patthar: Where Forgotten Names Etch a Shared History in Stone

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Discover the forgotten carvings of Kala Patthar which remind us of a shared past. A powerful reflection on memory, loss, and responsibility.

OPINION : Seven-Year-old Prophecy Relating to the Sentinelese Comes True

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It’s likely that other attempts of contacts have occurred without coming to public notice.

OPINION: New species of “vultures” in the Indian sky!

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The plight of fleeing tourists in Kashmir resonates deeply with the residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, who have long endured exorbitant airfares. “It’s nothing new for us,” remarked several residents of Kalapani.

OPINION : A Remarkable Transformation of the Nicobarese

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The journey of the Nicobarese from bamboo huts to boardrooms is more than just a tale of progress. It is a living example of resilience, adaptation, and the power of education and opportunity.