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Can the Agnipath scheme fix India’s army?
By Gunjan Singh, O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat The attempt to repair the defence budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can
As Civilizational Values Erode, Might Has Become Right Once Again
In this age of democracy, nobody will ever doubt that the pen is mightier than the sword. Equally, when democratic values are in decline, the
Princess Kuranganayani a Symbol of Harmony Between Assam and Manipur
“During the reign of the Ahom kings, there was never any conflict between Assam and Manipur. Neither there had any incident of attack by
Reorganisation of District Boundaries May Become a Flashpoint for More Violent Conflicts Involving Kukis, Nagas and Meiteis
Even as the violent conflict between the Kuki-Zomi militants and Meiteis, which the Kuki-Zomi militants from the surrounding hills attack the Meiteis at the foothills
Can Manipur’s Breakers Break Into the Olympics?
In the culturally rich yet conservative state of Manipur, where traditional values often eclipse progressive artistic endeavors, the tribulations faced by performers dedicated to breakdancing
In Manipur Today, Youths End up Compromising Their Ambitions to Prioritise Defence of Their Communities
In the wake of ongoing unrest in Manipur, many of the state’s youth are grappling with a dilemma: their safety and the future of their
What Topic to Choose for a PhD Programme?
Over time, I have observed that many Manipuri research scholars in Delhi and Aligarh choose doctor of philosophy or PhD topics focusing on Manipur, despite
Where Should We Go?
WHERE SHOULD WE GO? Predators everywhere in this country… It’s an endemic… Where is the cure? What do we do? Assault in workplaces, Assault
For Work to Become Worship Again in Manipur, its People Must Cease to See Unearned Money as Achievement
In colloquial term as used in India, a “vocation” is any job one does to earn a living. Colloquially the term carries a meaning that
A Brief Outline of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Introduction In India there are several repressive laws, many of
Ancient Manipur Kingdom and Brahmanism
Manipur was an antique kingdom in the ancient Southeast Asia.
Short Story/ Comradery
It is 2pm and sunny. I am sweating and the
How Successful has the Integration of the Northeast been as India turns 75
Integration of Northeast India into mainstream Indian life has been
No Harm in HAC Amendment, But the Amendment Must Not be Allowed to be Built on a False Premise
The matter of the Hill Area Committee, HAC, Amendment Bill,
Cries in the Wild: Lessons from Two Recent Calamities in Northeast
It is never easy to rationalise tragedy. The two witnessed