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Ownership of Responsibility by Public Leaders Vital for Society’s Health
It is in full public view that responsibility of restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur is not owned by any institution or authority. This is
Well Told but too Many Improbable Coincidences Make Story Melodramatic
Author: Somnath Batabyl Publisher: Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd Price: Rs. 699 The first part of Somnath Batabyal’s novel Red
The growing promise of cancer vaccines
By Bidyut Sarkar, Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida, No magic bullet is in sight yet, but three vaccines for particular skin and lung cancer types
Kamjong Alert on Myanmar Refugees Should Serve as Caution for Possible Future Social Frictions
The recent announcement by the Manipur government that 5,801 illegal immigrants have been detected in the Kamjong district, 15 of whom have died of natural
Claims and Counter-Claims of NIA and NSCN (IM) add More Narratives and Complexities to Continued Violence in Manipur
Amidst the myriad of narratives including of the illegal immigrants from Myanmar about the over a year-old violent conflict between the Kuki-Zomi militants and Meiteis,
Pineapple Farmers Wish Government Would Compensate for Hailstorm Damaged Crops Without Fail
Even as agricultural crops were ravaged by recent heavy rainfall and unprecedented hailstorm everywhere in the state, pineapple farmers from Ngarian under Imphal East district
Cashing in on women’s health
By Grace Jennings-Edquist, Commissioning Editor, 360info Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard, some unscrupulous companies are cashing
There is Nothing Static or Intrinsic About Identity and Therefore Periodic Changes to it Must be Accepted
It is difficult to do a running commentary on issues with such deep roots as the indigenous people’s movement, of which without doubt the current
Myanmar Nationals Who Fled into Manipur After Military Coup Remains Manipur’s Burden of Illegal Immigration
Amidst claims of Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren on May 8 without naming Myanmar that 5,457 “illegal immigrants” have been detected in Kamjong district of
Weekly Digests
Spring Season is Good Time to Reflect on Life and Whether its Meaning is as Much as One Choose to Give it
Humans find varieties of meaning in their lifetime. The ‘purpose
Non-Features Section of the 14th Manipur State Film Award Lacked the Number but Showed Promise
The 14th Manipur State Film Award function, preceded by an
Explaining Poll Results: Why BJP Victory Was Not Hindutva Victory in Manipur
There is an understandable tendency among analysts to generalise the
Science Alone Must be the Ultimate Authority of Knowledge Enterprise: Lessons for Manipur from the Enlightenment Revolution
For a society to remain integrated, members in society need
The Devil That Got the Upper Hand: Fighting the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Monster
Once Krishna, Balarama and Satyaki went on a journey. They
The Essence of Yaoshang is a Reminder of the Need to Occasionally Take a Break From Life’s Mundane Routines
John Donne, a metaphysical English poet puts it thus: ‘no
Ningol Chakouba as Reminder of the Distinction Between “Signifier” and “Signified” in the Patriarchal Order
If Manipur Schools Are Not Reopened Soon While the Rest of India Has Reopened, Manipur Will Miss a Generation
Ethical Public is a Must Before Imagining the Idea of an Ideal Government
A Tribute to Razak Kottakal, a Vidographer and Photographer Who Took Keen Interest Manipur’s Unique Traditions
Kabui Artist’s Artwork Tries to Depict Indigenous Cultures Without Western Influences
COVID Lockdown May Have Hastened the Death of Oja Chinglen, the Peerless Soul of Shumang Lila
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