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Violent Conflict Between Kuki-Zomi Militants and Meiteis Has Taken a More Dangerous Turn and Deepened the Conflict
Few days after Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren once again promised to restore peace and normalcy in the State, the Kuki-Zomi militants have intensified their
Drone Bombings and Rocket Strikes: Government Inaction Spurs Rising Violence and Public Suffering
In the tumultuous landscape of Manipur, where the echoes of discord reverberate with increasing intensity, the government’s role in safeguarding its citizens remains a subject
Disaster Waste Management Plan need of the hour as multiple floods submerges Manipur
Manipur has been at the receiving end of multiple floods due to Cyclone Remal and inecassant rainfall since late May. Major valley districts such as
Solar Mamas of Manipur Take on Challenge to Electrify Villages with Solar Power
In what is proving to be an extraordinary community-based women centred Project, the first in Manipur in collaboration with Maolkeki Foundation and Nest Lamka 30
Two Day ‘Climate Smart Technology’ Discussions Organised by Humphrey Alumni in Imphal
A 2-day tri-nation workshop on “Climate Smart Technology to Promote Water and Food Security in South & South East Asia organised by the Humphrey Fellowship
Identities are Dynamic and Therefore All Must be Ready to Accommodate and Readjust
Few works of art have more convincingly portrayed the irreconcilability of racial identities than in French existentialist author Albert Camus well known short story, “The
Lashing Phee and Rani Phee in Manipuri Textile History
From ancient times during seasonal enactment of Umang Lai Haraoba (traditional performatory worship of forest deities), it has been customary for Meitei (Meetei) Maibis to
Director’s Insight: How Kwatha Pham Kaaba Highlights Lessons of Love, Unity, and Empathy for Manipur
Despite enduring myriad adversities unceasingly, the state of Manipur has achieved remarkable acclaim on both national and international platforms across various domains, including culture and
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 scene was set for a grand experiment in democracy. The chatter wasn’t about the
Pursuit of a Proximate Frontier
In his seminal book Imperilled Frontiers: India’s North-Eastern Borderlands, the
Idea of a Sovereign Manipur: Interview of RK Meghen, former Chairman of the United National Liberation Front
The following is an interview of RK Meghen, former Chairman
As Ningol Chakouba Approaches, a Refection on Why Everybody Must be Ready to Take Life in its Strides
Amidst all the politics and politicking, we are here once
The Idea of a Sovereign Zalen’gam: Interview of General Secretary of United Kuki Liberation Front Pu David Haokip
The following is the reproduction of an interview with the
Movies Which Explore the Consequences Borne by People Removed From Traditional Group Norms
Shouldn’t our leaders and politicians be doing more to preserve
The Idea of a Sovereign Zalen’gam: An Interview of Pu PS Haokip, President and Supreme Commander, Kuki National Organisation
The following is the reproduction of an interview held in