My article on Rivers in Deep Time! #rivers #himalaya #time #deeptime #bioregions South Asia Bioregionalism Working Group Vikalp Sangam #himalayanrivers #flowingrivers #geologicaltime #memory #riverscapes itswildouthere.com/blog/rivers-in…

🧵 On 31 May, as torrential rains battered Mizoram, we found ourselves stuck in a massive landslide jam b/w Lunglei & Thenzawl. We spent 16+ anxious hrs inside our car, perched on the side of a hill, as rain & thunder pounded us through the pitch dark night. But… +

Thank you for your heartfelt words. What you experienced over those difficult days is a true reflection of the Mizo spirit, rooted deeply in Tlawmngaihna, our unique code of ethics that embodies selflessness, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. In Mizoram,

“A river cannot be managed in fragments. It must be understood in flow. Through flood songs. Through migration patterns. Through rituals that mark its changes. And to do that, we must listen to those who have lived with the river.” Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman 👏 Do read itswildouthere.com/blog/rivers-in…

Brilliant piece by Mirza. While he talks about Brahmaputra the mightiest river I have ever seen, reminds me of Krishna, gentle but mighty in its own might. Foolish of our policies to attempt to dismember rivers. Rivers will reclaim what’s theirs. It’s time we respect deep time.

Something on the lessons that a river as old as time may teach us if we let it -

"Dam-n" good one Mirza! We must catch up. Editing a book series on Rivers and let me know if you want to contribute to it.

For the past week, parts of Northeast India have experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing floods and landslides, with several villages submerged and roads cut off. ASDMA Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman Nabarun Guha reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/06/record…

🌐 What does the EU–India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) actually do? Our latest policy brief with CSDR unpacks TTC’s promise—and the realpolitik behind it. 🧵Here’s what you need to know. 🔗 in.boell.org/en/2025/05/27/… #EUIndia #TTC #TechDiplomacy (1/8)

Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman In the original Commentary, Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman analyzes not only the concerns of 🇧🇩 & role of 🇨🇳 in river management projects in former's flood plains, but also the need for a deeper rethink on riverscapes. snu.edu.in/centres/centre…

India, with its growing economic and geopolitical clout, is well positioned to partner in this effort. Its own initiatives — such as Act East Policy or Public Digital Infrastructure — align well with the EU’s priorities. (3/6)

doi.org/10.1080/146500… A co-authored article on Geopolitics and Memorialisation of Borders in Geopolitics with 13 authors from around the world covering a range of borders and memories, edited by Victor Konrad.

🌿✊ The GreeNE Feminist Lab (8–12 Sept) is on at Dibrugarh University, hosted by Zubaan Books with support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi A young cohort from across Northeast India gathers to explore the links between gender, ecology & storytelling. Here’s a day-by-day thread 🧵

Day 2 🌊 Visit to villages in Arne 1 & Amguri Bali—learning about local ecologies. Session with Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman & kaustubh on how history & infrastructure themselves act as archives. Rich encounters with women’s resilience, textiles, music & memory. #Community

🚨Webinar Alert🚨 CSDR and Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi invite you to the next webinar in our policy brief series India–Europe Relations: Advancing Policy Alignment We are discussing “Green Horizons: Leveraging the EU–India Partnership for Climate Action”🌍 with Sangeeth Raja Selvaraju,

borderlines-cssaame.org/posts/2021/8/1… Something i wrote some years back on the excellent book by Dolly Kikon and i now see this excellent set of reviews from readers who keep being inspired by her commitment to fieldwork and engagement with the region!

Event Registration. Cultivating Europe: Navigating India–EU Strategic Ties 29 September 2025 | 10:00a.m.–2:00 p.m. | IIC, New Delhi India’s World Magazine, in collaboration with #HeinrichBöllStiftung (Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi) New Delhi, invites you to register for the launch of India’s

Explore how masculinity shapes societies across Asia, from 🇰🇭to 🇨🇳, 🇮🇳 to 🇰🇷. This dossier by Global Unit for Feminism and Gender Democracy delves into cultural norms, gender-based violence, & alternative masculinities. 🔍A must-read for anyone interested in gender dynamics. 🔗Link: boell.de/en/masculiniti…

This just arrived. Professors Kapur and Subramanian have written a magnificent book, which is rigorously researched, elegantly presented, and impeccably balanced in its judgements. As I say in my endorsement, every Indian who wishes to know their country better should read it.