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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

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

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


Veteran Pena Balladeer Khangembam Mangi Singh Who Has Given a Folk Art Form New Life


Twelve Incredible Manipuri Myths Retold and Packed in a Children’s Book

