The introduction of the draft comes at a time when various energy projects, extractive industries, mining plans, agribusiness and large infrastructure projects are aggressively pursued in Manipur and in Northeast India under India’s Act East Policy.

Prayers can do wonders. Especially in times of troubles, when everything fails, prayers remain our only means for help.

Demand for a boycott of Chinese goods is likely to remain just a populist buzzword and may not be practical. If at all India decides to really boycott Chinese made goods, it should first reduce its excessive reliance on China, especially in key sectors.

No true Indian will chant rhetorical slogans so as to pass the litmus test of “patriotism” as defined by the communal “nationalist” brigade.

And if suicide ever crosses your mind, my friend, please remember silver linings and lights in the end of a tunnel are not just myths but are for real.