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Tupul Tragedy Again Demonstrates Nature Can Also Become What Yeats Described as “A Terrible Beauty”
It is never easy to rationalise tragedy, but terrifying as the Tupul landslide in which 21 are already known killed and the fate of scores

How Maharaja Marjit Singh Came to Leave Behind Descendants in Myanmar
British writer Horace Hayman Wilson, M.A., F.R.S. in his book “The History of British India: From 1805 to 1835” had clearly stated that the petty

If Myanmar Nationals Fleeing Military Persecution Are Not Given Shelter as Refugees Under a Regulation, They Will Become Part of Manipur’s Burden of Immigrants
Myanmar nationals who fled their country to avoid military persecution and civil unrest since the 2021 February 1 military coup to Manipur for safe haven

Manipur Needs to Urgently Evolve a Comprehensive Mechanism to Mitigate the Threats as Well as Consequences of Natural Disasters
The incessant rainfall in Manipur in the past few days has caused floods and landslides in many parts of the state. Landslides are a frequent

A Super Nutritious Healthy Tea (Chakhao Cha): How Best to Prepare it
Tea has become a popular hot energy drink with different ingredients and aroma from all over the world ever since Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea

Khuga Dam: A Project Which Began With a Bang but Delivering no More Than a Whimper
Time and again, a fear psychosis resurfaces over ill structures of Khuga Dam. With this year’s heavy monsoon this fear has been accentuated. Zoumunnuam village

How Inca wisdom can fix our food crisis
By Agustin Zsögön, Brazil in Agustin Zsögön, Brazil The world currently has only 10 weeks of wheat supplies left, a far cry from the

Indonesia’s farmers adapt to climate change
By Subejo, Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta As the effects of climate change become more apparent, long-held traditions will need to be resurrected. Others

Massive Landslide at Tupul, Tragedy Still Unfolding; Single Use Plastic Banned; Central Team Inspects Border; 80 Myanmar Nationals Held; JNIMS Doctors Transplant Kidneys
The death toll due to a tragic mountain landslide near the Tupul Railway Station Construction Site at Makhuam village blocking Ijei River rose to 27

A view of Imphal East near the Hatta junction

Tupul Tragedy Again Demonstrates Nature Can Also Become What Yeats Described as “A Terrible Beauty”
It is never easy to rationalise tragedy, but terrifying as

How Maharaja Marjit Singh Came to Leave Behind Descendants in Myanmar
British writer Horace Hayman Wilson, M.A., F.R.S. in his book

Women in Crime in Manipur Are Almost Always More Sinned Against Than They Have Sinned
The degree of civilization in a society can be judged

Fathers as Leaders are Fathers Who are Willing to Partner in Family Raising
In earlier times, a man would say, ‘my wife is

Ironic that Earth Day Celebration Brought to the Fore Manipur’s Toxic Hill-Valley Divide, but is this Divide Primal or Recent
Nongmaijing incident Another world environment day, June 5, just passed

A Shade of Green: Another One of M.K. Binodini’s Immortal Lyrics – Sangbanabi
Sangbannabi, eigi Sangbannabi Khummu wa ngang’u – eingonda yeng’u Mai


Women in Crime in Manipur Are Almost Always More Sinned Against Than They Have Sinned


Indo-Pacific and the Quest for the Soul of Quad: Broad Consensus at Tokyo Summit on Managing Assertive China

How Fictions Created by Humans Came to Determine Their Reality and How This Can be Moderated

Cognitive Revolution Should Provide Insights on Ways Out of Many of Our Current Problems

“Manipur Mindscapes”: A Films Division Film With a Difference by Joshy Joseph

A Shade of Green: Another One of M.K. Binodini’s Immortal Lyrics – Sangbanabi

‘Vaidehi : Sita beyond Body’ – An Innovative Journey into Mithila Painting

A Joshy Joseph Triology Bags the Prestigeous Chidananda Dasgupta Centenary Award for Best Book on Cinema 2022

Promoting and Preserving the Rich Manipuri Dance form through Celebrating International Dance Day

Non-Features Section of the 14th Manipur State Film Award Lacked the Number but Showed Promise

Women in Crime in Manipur Are Almost Always More Sinned Against Than They Have Sinned



Woollen Knitted Shoe Maker Muktamani Fights Poverty’s Odds to Ultimately Deserved to be Honoured With Padma Shri

Women Today: Celebrating the Life of Women on International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022: From Women Perspectives



Coma, Life, and Manipur: How Life Can Cost as Little as Rupees Five but Remain Priceless

A Climber Climbs Down After a Trip to Shirui Peak Where Grow the Famed ‘Flowers in the Wilderness’

“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-3 (final)

“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-2

People’s Mother Mahasweta Devi (14-1-1926 – 28-7-2016)


The Poet Lamabam Kamal: Life and Times – Part 2

The Poet Lamabam Kamal: Life And Times – Part 1

The Philosophy in “Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng”: An Amalgamation of Meitei & Hindu Thoughts – Part 2

The Philosophy in “Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng”: An Amalgamation of Meitei & Hindu Thoughts – Part 1


Why Plastics Are a Threat to Life and Manipur Must Fight to Overcome this Challenge


Celebrating World Environment Day To Make Our Only One Earth A Green And Living Planet

Celebrating World Water Day: Focusing on Freshwater While Many Cannot Access Safe Drinking Water
