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Bridging the Gap: The Need to Elevate Manipuri Cinema on Global Stages
Manipur has a rich cinematic legacy, with numerous films making their mark on prestigious international platforms like the Cannes Film Festival and other global showcases.

The Idea of Manipur: The Fault Within
The idea of Manipur envisions a harmonious coexistence among its diverse communities—the Meiteis, Nagas, and Kukis—united by a shared identity. However, this ideal remains elusive,

Farce Behind the State’s Smokescreen Events on World Wetlands Day
Manipur state celebrated the World Wetlands Day with two events instead of one on February 2 this year. The theme was common to both, “

How a False Hill-Valley Binary is Relentlessly Pushed to Deepen Manipur Conflict
Abstract Writing and representing prolonged conflict faithfully in journalistic or scholastic writings is never easy. This is true for actual subjects of the conflicts writing

Young Lady Turns Passion of Collecting Wildflowers into an Eco-Friendly Business
A 27-year-old lady, Khundrakpam Rani turns her passion into a profitable business reflecting her effort as source of inspiration to many young minds. Khundrakpam Rani

Kuki Militants Turn Their Attacks on Manipur Insurgents Inside Myanmar
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attacks against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

National Education Policy-2020 and My Dear Manipur: Are we Ready for it?
NEP always perceived education’s role as the key to promote human and societal well-being. Again, it is highlighted in NEP that 21st century demands “good,

Many Hiccups Along the Way, but the Indian Republic Marches on
India will once again be celebrating the day it dedicated itself a Republic on this day in 1950, having given itself a constitution as the

Chief Minister Biren Continues to Highlight the Issue of Illegal Immigrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh as Well
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attack against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

Are Salai and Lamjingba Ponzi? Yes in Many Ways, But Not Quite in Many Other Ways
Does Manipur have a legitimate financial market? But even more

Weeklong exhibition “Manipur and The Wrath of Alaungpaya” Fascinates Scholars and Enthusiasts
An exhibition of Manipuri Map that reflected pre-seven years devastation

‘The Color Purple’ Gives Readers an Intimate and Engaging View of the World of Black America
Author’s profile Alice Walker is an American novelist, short story

Life’s Creative Instinct is Designed to Always Ring out the Bad and Ring in the Good
How free is free choice? This has been one of

The Republican Challenge Today is Increasingly to Resist the Idea of Republic Metamorphizing into Banana Republic
Francis Fukuyama’s utopian dream of the “End of History and

Despite Many Challenges Posed by Digital Technology, Many Innovative Writers Continue to Blossom in State
Rapid development of information technology is impacting every aspect of



In the Ethnic Milieu of NE, the Need is for Indigenisation to be Welcomed and Colonisation Resisted


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


Kaleidoscopic Images of a Culture: A Cinematic Effort Celebrating Aribam as a “Rishi” of Our Times

“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

Women Often are the Most Brutal Gatekeepers of the Patriarchal Order
‘Bright Organic Lotus Tea’ the Enterprise Sushma Leimapokpam Launched, is Spreading Wings and Rearing to Take Off




My Journey to the Dreamland with Velvety Pink Carpet of Dzuko Valley

Plastic Menace Remaining Untamed Will Pose a Threat to the Earth and Humans
