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Does the Century-Old Land Dispute between Two Tangkhul Villages Suddenly Turn into Violent Clash?
While the violent conflict between the Kuki-Zomi militants and Meities since May 2023 continues for more than 520 days unabated with new dimensions, a sudden
The First Use of Weaponised Drones in a Civil Conflict in India
On the 1st of September this year, a rather strange history was scripted, leaving behind a trail of dead and injured civilians and evoking national
NE Women’s Group Appeals to President of India to Intervene on Rights Activist Babloo’s Behalf
A North East Women’s group has appealed to the President of India, Draupadi Murmu to intervene on behalf of Babloo Loitongbam, a very well known
Is the Leakage of the Intelligence Input Over 900 Kuki Militants Entering Manipur a Ploy for a Greater Gameplan
The minds of the people of Manipur particularly the Meiteis have been terrorised further for more than 10 days since the leakage of the intelligence
Strengthening Manipuri Cinema: The Vital Role of Film Critics in Light of Laapataa Ladies’ Oscar Entry
Just as Tessa Perkins articulated in her essay The Myth of Stereotypes (1979) that stereotypes are not necessarily negative, false, or harmful, it is essential
Crisis of Faith in Politics in Manipur’s Absurd Theatre
“Democracy is the worst system if not for the others”. These words by Winston Churchill continue to haunt every time elections are held under the
Haobam Paban Kumar: A Distinct Voice of Manipuri Cinema
With his first-ever retrospective featuring at the 5th edition of the Indian Documentary Film Festival of Bhubaneswar (IDFFB 2024), Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar has
Meena Longjam’s Andro Dreams* Continues Global Success, Selected for 13th Iran International FICTS Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Meena Longjam’s documentary *Andro Dreams* continues to receive international accolades, with its latest selection for the prestigious 13th Iran International FICTS Festival.
Creative Destruction of a Revolution if not Moderated Can Reduce to Mere Anarchy
Even if the current crisis of ethnic strife were resolved, one still would shudder to think where Manipur might be heading. The course could change
Weekly Digests
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
Archbishop Joseph Mittathany Has Departed but His Vision and Mission for Manipur Will Live on
A leader passed away on the 11th of July 2022.
Want to stop another pandemic? Consider a flexitarian diet
By Giulia Wegner, University of Oxford, Kris Murray, London School
Prospect of Peace and Withdrawal of the “Disturbed Area” under AFSPA
Manipur Needs to be Extremely Wary of its Dying Water Bodies
What the Oting Massacre Should Remind Everyone of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Too Many Candidates, Too Few Berths: BJP’s Problem of Plenty in Manipur
Twelve Incredible Manipuri Myths Retold and Packed in a Children’s Book
The Sublime Love Featured in Jahera of Mahakavi Anganghal – Part 2
Movie Depicts and Dramatizes How Social Media Can Prey on the Weak
The Sublime Love Featured in Jahera of Mahakavi Anganghal – Part 1
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