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Communal Hatred and the Advocacy of War: A Reflective Perspective on Contemporary Clashes
Throughout history, many wars and violent clashes have been justified in the name of communal identities such as religion, ethnicity, language, or culture. Political rhetoric
Why Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand’s Government Remains a Truncated Political Executive
The formation of the government led by Yumnam Khemchand on February 4, 2026 was expected to signal the restoration of elected governance in a State
“Give to Gain”: Empowered Women Empower Women, Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
“I want every girl to know that her voice can change the world”. Malala Yousafzai Women in India have come a long way from
Holi: The Quintessential Spiritual Odyssey of Universal Harmony and Brotherhood
Rāmasya priyadarśanaḥ holikādahanam śubham | Sarvadoṣakṣayāya ca sarvaprasādāya ca (The burning of Holika is a beloved sight of Rama, auspicious, and brings destruction of all sins
Racism: Uneasy Confluence of the Northeast Sub-stream with the Indian Mainstream
This week, two developments brought the Northeast back into focus in the national media. On February 23 a Manipuri language film ‘Boong’, directed by Lakshmipriya
A BAFTA for Boong: Celebration Today, Silence Tomorrow
When the Manipuri-language film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, received recognition at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, popularly known as the British Academy Film
Districts Demand and the Politics of Mourning in the Shadow of Vungzagin Valte’s Death
The passing of Vungzagin Valte, three-term MLA from Thanlon Assembly Constituency and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur, should have
On the Discourse of Racism in India
The racial slurs against Arunachali girls in Delhi, or the murder of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun has forced us to remind that racism and racial
Delimitation: Draw the Lines on Land, not on People
The ‘delimitation’ debate begins in Manipur; here is a fact that tends to get lost in the argument. The constituency boundaries of the State have
Weekly Digests
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
Richest Languages Are Those Which Continually Enrich Their Vocabularies by Absorbing New Words
How Successful has the Integration of the Northeast been as India turns 75
No Harm in HAC Amendment, But the Amendment Must Not be Allowed to be Built on a False Premise
Artist cum Academician Yumnam Sapha Strives to Promote Revival of Dying of Age-Old Manipur Subika Painting
Working Inside/Out Films Division: The Discursive Documentary Practices of Joshy Joseph
From Cannes to Museum of Modern Art, Manipur’s Cinematic Jewel Takes Centre Stage
Manipur Needs to be Extremely Wary of its Dying Water Bodies
Why Manipur Urgently Needs to Reconsider its Blind Embrace of Palm Oil Plantation Idea
Only Environment-Friendly Behaviour of Humans Can Contain Proliferation of Wasteful and Toxic Degradation of Life
