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Editorial | Criticism Keeps Democracy Alive

Freedom of expression is not just a fundamental right protected by the Constitution. It is a natural part of being alive. When we are in pain, we cry; when we are happy, we smile; when something burns, we shout. Birds do not need constitutions to sing. Expression is as natural as breath itself. Yet in…

Editorial | The Himalaya Is Melting, And Sikkim Is On The Frontline

Editorial Board SJ10 months ago10 months ago15 mins

The Himalaya, often called the “Third Pole,” is melting faster than imagined, and Sikkim is living with its consequences. The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of October 2023, when South Lhonak Lake burst and released nearly 50 million cubic meters of water, is a tragedy etched in memory. A peer-reviewed study in Science confirmed that…