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Life Gets Better for IDP Inmates of Pre-Fabricated Houses, Yet Their Eagerness to go Back Home Not Diminished
Inmates of Pre-Fabricated House at Sajiwa under Imphal East district finds solace through cultivating vegetables in vast arable land lying in surrounding areas of their

Beyond Currency: Not All Money is Just Money
In Manipuri society, monetary Dakshina/ Dakhina is not merely a form of money—it is a profound symbol of respect, tradition, and the delicate relationship between

Strategies to Provide Short-Term Relief and Long-Term Resilience for Farmers Facing Flood-Risks Vital
“The flood that occurred in the first week of October this year, 2024, has destroyed all the vegetables that was supposed to earn a profit

Northeast and its Identity Crisis: But I am One of You
Book Title: But I am One of You Publisher: HarperCollins India Co-Editors: Samrat Choudhury and Preeti Gill The book is a collage of short

Perceptions on the Violent Conflict Between Kuki-Zomi Militants and Meiteis For 20 Months are Still Divergent
While many stakeholders including Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren and civil society organisation, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) among others perceive the violent conflict

Why we need to regulate herbal pills
By Anindita Chakrabarty, Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida While normally beneficial or harmless, natural medicines and supplements can be harmful if used in excess Few

When the State Recedes, Those With Guns Become the Law
In his book “My Century”, a collection of 100 inter-linked short stories celebrating the 20th Century, each of the 100 stories summarising the mood of each

A Historical Account of Kabaw Valley
The name Kabaw has baffled writers and researchers of Manipur and Myanmar for a long time. There is no such meaning of the name Kabaw

Navigating the IFFI Journey: Filmmaker Ronel Haobam Shares Insights on Selection Trends and Challenges in Filmmaking
At the recently concluded 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Manipur’s National Award-winning filmmaker Ronel Haobam served as one of the seven

Richest Languages Are Those Which Continually Enrich Their Vocabularies by Absorbing New Words
Manipur celebrated its language day to commemorate the inclusion of

Dr. Bishwajit Elangbam Becomes First Manipuri Visiting Professor of Emergency Medicine in UK
In the recently concluded 22nd Commonwealth Games commonly known as

No Pain No Gain: How a Young Man Lost to Drugs Found His Way Out to Inspire Others in Addiction Nightmares
A strong decision and firm determination can change any life.

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

Ukraine Crisis and the Lesson in Diplomacy it Has for All Nations, and Communities


How BJP’s Moves in Manipur Boomeranged Ahead of the Election

Prospect of Peace and Withdrawal of the “Disturbed Area” under AFSPA


Manipur Needs to be Extremely Wary of its Dying Water Bodies



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
