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The Promise to be Killed Last, and the Illusion This is a Reward
Even those who have not read Homer’s “Odyssey”, an account of the great seafaring Greek warrior and king of Ithaca, Ulysses, sea journey home would
The Silence of Survivors: Breaking the Stigma and Cultivating Empathy
It is profoundly disturbing how survivors of sexual abuse are often blamed and labeled with derogatory names such as “wicked,” “attention seekers,” or “gold diggers.”
Assam Paves the Way for Manipuri Film Studies – Why is Manipur Dragging its Feet?
The inclusion of Manipuri films into the Bachelor of Arts (Manipuri) curriculum at Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, marks a watershed moment in academic discourse, reflecting
Kuki-Zomi’s Defiance of Manipur Government Continues
Since the outbreak of violent conflict on May 3 last year in Churachandpur where Kuki-Zomi militants attacked the Meiteis and burned down their houses and
Manipuri Cinema and the Evolving Status of Women in Society: A Comparative Critique of Brojendragee Luhongba and Nungshibeine Nungshimanbei
Cinema, as an art form, often serves as a mirror of society, reflecting its multifaceted issues, cultural norms, and evolving perspectives. Through motion picture storytelling,
Dialogue is the Way to Lasting Peaceful Solution to Manipur’s Current Crisis
Diverse meanings on the roadmap for ‘peace’ in Manipur? The Prime Minister, Home Minister and Chief Minister have time again said ‘normalcy or peace has
Government Schemes Nurture Northeast India’s Cinematic Talent
MFDS Press Release The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, is actively promoting a vibrant film culture in Northeast India through
To Break the Conflict Trap, the Firm Message Must be There is no Reward Waiting
Manipur continues to be trapped in the dark bottomless abyss it began descending into on May 3, 2023 when a violent conflict broke out between
Does the Century-Old Land Dispute between Two Tangkhul Villages Suddenly Turn into Violent Clash?
While the violent conflict between the Kuki-Zomi militants and Meities since May 2023 continues for more than 520 days unabated with new dimensions, a sudden
Lashing Phee and Rani Phee in Manipuri Textile History
From ancient times during seasonal enactment of Umang Lai Haraoba
From Habermas to Hashtags: Manipur’s Struggle with Public Discourse in a Digital World
In the cozy coffeehouses and lively salons of 18th-century Europe,
The Silence of Shumang Leela: Artistic Despair in Manipur’s Conflict-Ridden Landscape
For over fifteen harrowing months, Manipur has been ensnared in
Princess Kuranganayani a Symbol of Harmony Between Assam and Manipur
“During the reign of the Ahom kings, there was
Can Manipur’s Breakers Break Into the Olympics?
In the culturally rich yet conservative state of Manipur, where
The Last Three Manipuri Films DVD Stockists: Embracing the End with Poignant Goodbyes in a Digital Age
Since the inaugural first full-length feature film from Manipur, Matamgi