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Adolescent Mental Health: The Hidden Crisis That Needs Attention
As the world grapples with the challenges of a rapidly changing society, a silent crisis is unfolding among our youth. Behind the masks of smiles,

A Prayer for the New Year 2025 and Manipur’s Redemption Song
It’s a new year already. Even though there cannot possibly be any particular beginning or an end point in a circle, there is nothing unreal

The 31st Edition of Imphal Book Fair 2024 Offers Hope and Power of Knowledge Amidst Chaos Situation in Manipur
Organizing a book fair during the ongoing unrest situation of Manipur symbolizes resilience, hope, enduring power of knowledge and holds profound significance amidst chaos. Celebration

The fall of Assad opens a new era for Syria and the Middle East
By Mauro Primavera, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan in Milano A rebel coalition led by HTS has brought down Assad’s regime, opening a new chapter

Year End: Manipur Violence Which Erupted on May 3, 2023, Witnessed Some of the Most Horrific Violence in 2024
In Manipur, the year 2024 too has passed with full of turmoil and turbulence witnessing acts of terrorism by the Kuki-Zomi militants killing Meitei civilians

New Year 2025: Let’s do this Way
“The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” Melody Beattie The calendar year 2024 has finally come

Readiness to Change with Time is the Only Way to Cope with Destiny
We are on the eve of another New Year already. While it is perfectly justified for all to look forward a new year, the old

India’s Changing Policy on Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar Continues to be an Issue of Conflict in Manipur
In less than a year, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has changed abruptly its policy two times on the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with

Monish Yengkhom: Manipur’s Only Representative in IFFI’s 100 Creative Minds of Tomorrow Reflects on His Journey and the Future of Filmmaking
Monish Yengkhom, the only individual from Manipur selected for the prestigious 100 Creative Minds of Tomorrow at the recently concluded 55th International Film Festival of

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

Politics is no Longer About Morality or Ideology in Manipur, Instead it is Now Completely Transactional
In spirit, the merger of five of six Janata Dal



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



No Substantial Exit Poll Done in Manipur, Claimed Results are Aggregates of Speculations of Observers

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


Manipuri Dance: A Look Through the Glorious Past and Finding a Helpful Future – Part 2

Manipuri Dance: A Look Through the Glorious Past and Finding a Helpful Future – 1

A Tattoo for the Soul: How a Self-Taught Tattoo Maker From Ukhrul Built an Enterprise in Delhi
