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Revisiting AFSPA 1958: A Colonial Law and its Misuse
It gives armed forces a special power to maintain public order in disturbed areas. After independence, it was first applied to the North Eastern states.

Limited gender data deepens inequalities
By Ronald Musizvingoza and Claudia Abreu Lopes, (United Nations University in Kuala Lumpur) Without accurate and timely gender data, resources may be wasted in programs

No Substantial Exit Poll Done in Manipur, Claimed Results are Aggregates of Speculations of Observers
Many exit-poll speculative results by different organisations have been published for all the five state which held elections recently simultaneously in varying number of phases,

Women Today: Celebrating the Life of Women on International Women’s Day
In this 21st century, to be a woman in India is a challenge. Looking and studying the present scenario of women in India, she has

Ukraine Crisis and the Lesson in Diplomacy it Has for All Nations, and Communities
More than a week after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s atrocious decision to invade Ukraine, there are no signs the tragedy is drawing to a close.

Violence Mars Manipur Polls-II; Amit Shah Offers Poll Sops to SoO Group UGs; Muivah Unwell; Opium Consignment Found in MLA’s Car But MLA Claims Car Not His Anymore
Incidents of violence at several constituencies across six election districts marred the second phase of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections 2022 on March 5

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022: From Women Perspectives
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another: We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.”- Serena Williams International Women’s Day is celebrated on

In the Event of a Fractured Mandate, the Non-Partisan Role of Governor La Ganesan Will Be Crucial
Polling for the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2022 has been conducted in two phases – February 28 and March 5. Even after the polls

Eta Announces List of 20 Winners of the 2nd Annual Eta Manipur Women of Substance Awards 2022
Eta Northeast Women’s Network, a well known gender activist group based in Manipur, has announced the winners of its 2nd Annual Eta Manipur Women of