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Durable Peace Can Only be Won by Peaceful Means
Anybody in the Manipur, in fact almost the entire northeast theatre of conflict, would not have realised how complex and complicated peace can be even
Beyond the Trophies: Why Some Award-Winning Films Don’t Deserve the Hype
Have you ever encountered this perplexing phenomenon? You hear of a film that has garnered an array of prestigious awards, you watch interviews with the
Manipur teacher standout in uplifting under-privileged students for more than 3 decades
Manipur’s Khagembam Indrakumar Singh dedication in transforming education over three decades has been a source of inspiration and hope for many under-privileged students. Khagembam Indrakumar
Why does the Government of India remain silent over the controversial speech of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma?
While the three MLAs of Manipur belonging to Hmar, Paite and Vaiphei tribes had recently denounced the the ethnic nomenclature “Kuki-Zo” and its imposition on
The Distinctive Historical and Political Status Of Manipur
This essay attempts to put forth an analysis of certain historical and political events towards a better appreciation of Manipur’s distinctive historical and political status
X marks the spot where US democracy is most at risk
By David Blunt, The University of Sydney in Sydney The richest man in the world and a populist presidential candidate team up for an election. What
How India’s media control stifles freedom in the digital age
By Smith Mehta, University of Groningen in Groningen Content creators and platforms are self-censoring to avoid penalties and bans by the government. Recently, the Indian Ministry
A Prayer for Return of Peace in This Festive Season of Diwali, Kut and Ningol Chakouba
We are once again on the threshold of another cycle of the winter magic. It is indeed happy serendipity that many, if not most of
Scenario Planning at Khuman Pali
Khuman Pali, now also known as Dingko Road is the one and a half kilometer road stretch in Imphal from Khongnang Ani Kaarak on NH02
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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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