DARK SECRETS: 10 - The Real Truth

Clipping away to success: The first Adi hairdresser turns into local celebrity in Arunachal

Toklom Perme, a 26-yr-old Adi tribesman, opened a barbershop in Kiyit, Arunachal Pradesh, providing a service to 1,200 villagers who previously had to travel 20-55km for a haircut. His success is celebrated as an example of enterprise & self-reliance, inspiring others to pursue similar paths.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Amid row over visa denial to Indian wushu players, Chinese envoy calls for strengthening bilateral ties

China, India call for strengthening bilateral relations on healthy, stable track. Union Sports Minister cancels visit to Hangzhou to protest China's denial of visas to 3 Indian wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh. MEA reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh is integral part of India.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Politicising exchanges: On China using sporting events to score geopolitical points

Beyond the Asian Games, the Chinese action against Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh is a reminder of the current distrust in bilateral relations

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Arunachal CM slams Beijing for denying visa to wushu athletes

Arunachal Pradesh CM Khandu condemns China for denying visas to wushu athletes, urges IOC to address issue. Union Minister Rijiju slams Beijing, lodges strong protest. Thakur cancels visit to China as mark of protest.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

India slams China for denying accreditation to sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh for Asian Games

India protests China's denial of accreditation for Asian Games to Arunachal Pradesh sportspersons. EAM Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India reserves right to take suitable measures to safeguard interests. India lodged strong protest against China's discriminatory behaviour and Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur cancelled visit to China.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges people to shun 'money culture' during elections

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu termed money culture as the reason for eligible, capable and honest people losing out to represent their constituency and work for people’s development.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh to host first-ever marathon at 10,000 feet

The Army and the Pema Khandu-led Arunachal Pradesh government have jointly thrown a challenge to fight off high-altitude breathlessness by jointly organising the first marathon event in the Eastern Himalayas on October 1.  “Tawang, perched at an elevation of 10,000 ft above the mean sea level will present the participants…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

43 lakh children below the age of five identified as obese or overweight: official data

43L children 0-5 years of age in India identified as obese/overweight; 13 States/UTs surpassing national average of 6%. NFHS-5 data shows Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K highest, MP, Bihar, AP lowest.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023