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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
The First Use of Weaponised Drones in a Civil Conflict in India
On the 1st of September this year, a rather strange history was scripted, leaving behind a trail of dead and injured civilians and evoking national
NE Women’s Group Appeals to President of India to Intervene on Rights Activist Babloo’s Behalf
A North East Women’s group has appealed to the President of India, Draupadi Murmu to intervene on behalf of Babloo Loitongbam, a very well known
Is the Leakage of the Intelligence Input Over 900 Kuki Militants Entering Manipur a Ploy for a Greater Gameplan
The minds of the people of Manipur particularly the Meiteis have been terrorised further for more than 10 days since the leakage of the intelligence
Strengthening Manipuri Cinema: The Vital Role of Film Critics in Light of Laapataa Ladies’ Oscar Entry
Just as Tessa Perkins articulated in her essay The Myth of Stereotypes (1979) that stereotypes are not necessarily negative, false, or harmful, it is essential
Crisis of Faith in Politics in Manipur’s Absurd Theatre
“Democracy is the worst system if not for the others”. These words by Winston Churchill continue to haunt every time elections are held under the
Haobam Paban Kumar: A Distinct Voice of Manipuri Cinema
With his first-ever retrospective featuring at the 5th edition of the Indian Documentary Film Festival of Bhubaneswar (IDFFB 2024), Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar has
Meena Longjam’s Andro Dreams* Continues Global Success, Selected for 13th Iran International FICTS Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Meena Longjam’s documentary *Andro Dreams* continues to receive international accolades, with its latest selection for the prestigious 13th Iran International FICTS Festival.
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