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Humanity and the Paradox of Human Progress
As Gandhi said, “The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane”. This reminds us that the essence of humanity lies

Manipur’s List of Horrifying Abnormalities Which Have Become Normalised Continues to Grow
Manipur’s myriad problems do not certainly present a straightforward visage, layered as they are in a maze of hierarchical quagmire of problematic propositions, and each

Failure of Manipur Govt to Protect Lives and Properties Has Put Coexistence of Different Ethnic Groups in Jeopardy
For the last 578 days, since May 3, 2023, India’s north-eastern state of Manipur has witnessed unprecedented turmoil, primarily affecting the Meitei people. The ongoing

Borun Thokchom at IFFI Goa: “Passion and Preparation Key to Overcoming Filmmaking Challenges in Manipur”
Manipur, though small in size, punches well above its weight when it comes to contributions in national and international arenas, particularly in sports, and arts

Is Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 the Solution to Manipur Violence?
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, the British colonial government enacted the Armed Forces Special Powers Ordinance to control the escalating unrest in India.

For Some, Dreams Vanish and Focus Comes Down to Business Alone: NSCN (Unification) Leader Alezo
Ato Kilonser of GPRN/NSCN (Unification) Alezo Venuh spoke to Nirendra Dev for this exclusive interview via tele chats and email interactions. Read on: Your speech on

Revisiting the Past to Recall and be Wary of How Manipur Came to be Possessed by a Banality of Evil
Even as Manipur stands virtually in the heart of darkness, where women and children have come to be treated as legitimate targets of an unprecedented

There is a Gulf of Difference Between Resolutions of Ruling Legislators and People’s Demand to End the Violent Conflict Between Kuki-Zomis and Meiteis
The November 11 Jiribam killing and abduction of innocent women and children, and the simultaneous attacks on the Meitei villages at the foothills in the

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s Speech: Manipur Crisis and India’s Integrity
The Meiteis mainly inhabit the Manipur valley, which constitutes about 10 percent of the entire state’s area. They have been claiming that they face difficulty

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

Tyranny vs Ivory Tower: Manipur Govt’s Unwarranted Curb on Book Publishing is Reminiscent of Kafka’s Castle
The controversy over the Manipur government’s September 15 diktat to

Non-Binary Gender Challenge: Replacing a Scalpel With Love
By Morgan Carpenter, University of Sydney in Sydney Surgery


Budget Speech Does Indicate an Effort at a Different Approach to Development

Has Manipur Reverted Back to Union Territory Status by the Choice of its Elected Leaders



Problems and Prospects of “First-Past-The-Post” as Determinant of People’s Mandate

“The Tainted Mirror”, a Well Told Story of Lost Innocence and Redemption in Experience – Part 2


Manipuri Vaishnava Music and the Sattriya Ojapali Music of Assam: A Fresh Look – Part 1

The Creative World of Aribam Syam Sharma, Veteran and Virtuoso Manipuri Film Maker

