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Differing Kuki and State Government Claims on Mt. Koubru Might Affect Coexistence of Ethnic Groups in Manipur
The recent claims of some Kukis people backed by Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) over Mount Koubru as exclusive ‘ancestral land’ and ‘tribal

MSCW’s Transgender Women Grievance Redressal Cell is First of Its Kind in Asia and Assures More Power to Nupi Maanbi Community
Transgender women in the state achieved a significant milestone this week when the Manipur State Commission for Women opened a first of its kind in

‘Mangba’ in Women did get Attention, but Transmen Still not Included in Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program
The literal translation of “Mangba” is “Pollute/Profane”. This is a term used by the modern Manipuris for menstruation. However the traditional word used for menstruation

Is Giving Benefit of the Doubt to a Crime Accused Wrong – Allegation and Response
It is unfortunate that in his zeal to defend Yambem Laba, who was recently in the news for an inappropriate message he sent to a

Updating Imphal Postal Addresses Urgently Necessary Today
This is becoming increasingly a nagging problem yet the authorities are not paying it the attention it deserves. The government needs to be reminded again

Coma, Life, and Manipur: How Life Can Cost as Little as Rupees Five but Remain Priceless
Exactly two years ago, I woke up after being in Coma from a medical disorder. The whole experience of being in an unconscious state to

Directives, Reports Turn Heat on Alleged Drugs Defaulters, JNIMS Resignations over Pay, and No Bye-poll for Wangkhei Seat
The Ministry of Home Affairs has shown its concern over the rising cases of drugs related crimes in the state even as local anti-drugs collectives

21st Century: The Era of Deep Generalists and How NEP-2020 Addresses the Challenge
Overture The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) gives especial emphasis on liberal arts education (LAE) as a part of imparting holistic and multidisciplinary education

Society and Sexuality: On social media and gender relation
Seven years ago, a controversy erupted in the national capital over the allegation of rape against a well-known social activist by another fellow activist who