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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.
Creative Destruction of a Revolution if not Moderated Can Reduce to Mere Anarchy
Even if the current crisis of ethnic strife were resolved, one still would shudder to think where Manipur might be heading. The course could change
Voices Under Siege: A Call for Citizen Journalists and Responsible Expression in Manipur
The freedom to voice dissent, critique policies, and hold governments accountable is a quintessential hallmark of any thriving democracy. Yet, in today’s India, this fundamental
Has the Global Peacemaker Failed to Pacify Manipur?
First hundred days of Modi 3.0 ended on 17 September last, coinciding with the 74th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi. Acclaimed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Road Map to Resolve Manipur Crisis Hits on the Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Adding another Dimension of Conflict
Though late and not impressive to the people of Manipur, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah came out with a road map to resolve the
Fear of the Tiger and its Poop: Is it truly a Coprophobia?
“LADY MACBETH: Who dares receive it other, As we shall make our griefs and clamour roar Upon his death? MACBETH: I am settled, and bend
Let New Year 2023 Pledge be for a Commitment to Peace and Justice, and a Willingness to Work Hard and Honestly
It is easy to say the beginning of a calendar
A Look at the Hope the New Year Brings
Be Grateful for the past, Be Watchful of the present’
Why is the NE Not Getting its Fair Share of the Approximate Annual Rs. 1 Lakh Crore CSR Fund
For the year 2020-2021, the accumulated funds under the head
To change corrupt behaviour, change the message
By Nic Cheeseman, University of Birmingham and Caryn Peiffer, University
India’s Tawang Itch: How Politicians Misinterpret History to Score Political Brownie Points
India’s Tawang itch remains though it should have ended after
The flipside of women’s rights movements
By Giulia Evolvi, Erasmus University in Rotterdam in Rotterdam