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Haobam Paban Kumar: Amplifying Manipuri Cinema on the Global Stage
Contrary to popular belief, Manipuri Cinema continues to make waves on the global stage, showcasing its strength and resilience through powerful storytelling. While the September

Cinematic Triumph ‘Boong’ Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival
Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence and political uncertainty that has plagued Manipur since May 2023, a remarkable achievement has emerged, offering a glimmer of hope.

Calling out modern slavery
A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view. In July, the Australian Federal Police disclosed that reports of modern slavery in

The Multiplication and Complication of Identity Crises in Northeast
Is identity primordial or is it a dynamic construct constantly evolving and transforming? The fact is, different identities formed at different stages of history’s chronology,

Violent Conflict Between Kuki-Zomi Militants and Meiteis Has Taken a More Dangerous Turn and Deepened the Conflict
Few days after Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren once again promised to restore peace and normalcy in the State, the Kuki-Zomi militants have intensified their

Drone Bombings and Rocket Strikes: Government Inaction Spurs Rising Violence and Public Suffering
In the tumultuous landscape of Manipur, where the echoes of discord reverberate with increasing intensity, the government’s role in safeguarding its citizens remains a subject

Disaster Waste Management Plan need of the hour as multiple floods submerges Manipur
Manipur has been at the receiving end of multiple floods due to Cyclone Remal and inecassant rainfall since late May. Major valley districts such as

Solar Mamas of Manipur Take on Challenge to Electrify Villages with Solar Power
In what is proving to be an extraordinary community-based women centred Project, the first in Manipur in collaboration with Maolkeki Foundation and Nest Lamka 30

Two Day ‘Climate Smart Technology’ Discussions Organised by Humphrey Alumni in Imphal
A 2-day tri-nation workshop on “Climate Smart Technology to Promote Water and Food Security in South & South East Asia organised by the Humphrey Fellowship

Ironic that Earth Day Celebration Brought to the Fore Manipur’s Toxic Hill-Valley Divide, but is this Divide Primal or Recent
Nongmaijing incident Another world environment day, June 5, just passed

A Shade of Green: Another One of M.K. Binodini’s Immortal Lyrics – Sangbanabi
Sangbannabi, eigi Sangbannabi Khummu wa ngang’u – eingonda yeng’u Mai

Manipur Needs a Policy to Tap and Promote Ingenious Minds and Rich Innovative Skills of Youths From State
Though small in size and population Manipur is Manipuris excel

The Nexus of Bandhs, Blockades, and Blackouts and Their Impact on Developmental Justice
Book Name: Infrastructure of Injustice: State and Politics in Manipur and

How Fictions Created by Humans Came to Determine Their Reality and How This Can be Moderated
Nobody can doubt the power the notion of identity commands.

India and France in the Indo-Pacific: A Marriage of Autonomies
Among the most important partnerships that India has built with

AFSPA and the Legal and Moral Hurdles of Waging War in Peacetime

A Singapore-Like Smart City Cannot Have Ambiguous, Outdated, Addresses as Imphal Does

Warnings Were Evident as Early as October for the Violent Election Campaigns Manipur is Witnessing Now


Peacekeeping or Peacemaking? AFSPA is About Peacekeeping Definitely Not Peacemaking

Manipur ILP Guidelines, 2019 is Like Trying to Build a House Without its Foundation

Aribam Syam Sharma: A Genius in the World of Indian Cinema

Team of Two Theatre Directors Portray King Bhagyachandra as a genius and statesman


