The Brahmaputra is in danger. Delhi and Dhaka must challenge Beijing
As China builds a massive dam on the Tsangpo in the Namcha Barwa Gorge, Sanjoy Hazarika writes in the Hindustan Times that it is a strike at the heart of the river: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/the-brahmaputra-is-in-danger-delhi-and-dhaka-must-challenge-beijing-101614181248822.html?fbclid=IwAR21rgP-zHJRSE_I2_kLpqd5e_iK1vWCeSgAs7_5uAajqfT_8DNr_jgmynA
Book discussion held: Data and Identity in the NE
https://youtu.be/FLl7IggQu84 A new book Numbers in India’s periphery by Ankush Agrawal and Vikas Kumar on issues of the North-eastern region Is creating a buzz by studying major challenges from a fresh perspectives: reviewing data and drawing narratives out of it.…
Talk on Data and Identity in the NE
Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) invites you to a book discussiononData and Identity in the NE 6.00-7.30 PM, January 04, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94134675784 Meeting ID: 941 3467 5784 A new book Numbers in India’s periphery…
Book discussion on January 4
Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) invites you to a book discussion Data and Identity in the NE 6.00-7.30 PM, January 04, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94134675784 Meeting ID: 941 3467 5784 A new book Numbers in India’s Periphery by Ankush…
Talk on autonomy in the hills appreciated
C-NES Managing Trustee Sanjoy Hazarika was appreciated by DKD College, Dergaon for his presentation on "Autonomy in The Hills - Myanmar, Bangladesh and NE India - Learning from Each Other". Hazarika took part in a Webminar on November 19, 2020…
Tarun Gogoi: The man who brought peace and growth to Assam
One of the first things that struck anyone who met Tarun Gogoi, whether in or out of power, was his smile. But behind that beaming exterior was an astute political mind and a strong will. Gogoi, who came up the…
By the Brahmaputra (Vol: 51)
C-NES Newsletter(For the quarter July- September 2020) The Tinsukia Boat Clinic celebrates the Indian Independence Day onboard on 15th August 2020. On way to conduct health camps in flooded island villages As floods ravage Assam once again and fear of…
New C-NES Trustee
H.S Das, Former Principal Finance Commissioner, and State Chief Information Commissioner, Assam joins C-NES' eminent Board of Trustees, Mr Das replaces Trustee Dr Jayanta Madhab, noted economist and scholar who passed away a month ago. GK Pillai,former Union Home Secretary…