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Phouoibee and The Silent Performer: Manipur’s Festival Triumph and the Bigger Question
A quiet yet impactful wave emerges from the paddy fields of Manipur. Two films, a full-length feature Phouoibee (The Goddess of Paddy) directed by Rakesh
Muivah’s Long Journey: Heroic and Tragic at the Same Time
There has been much speculations on the strategic significance Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to his home village Somdal in the Ukhrul district, Manipur. From the official
Defining Indigenous, Native, Tribal, and Ethnic Peoples: Nationality, Citizenship, and the United Nations Framework
Abstract As many concepts are loosely talked about in public discourses in the present context of Manipur, this paper just examines the conceptual and legal
Diwali is the Festival Celebrating the Predominance of Light Over Darkness
India is a country of so many festivals. Among them Dusshera and Diwali are the most important festivals. These festivals are celebrated throughout the country but without
Compelling Account of How the Emerging Asia-Pacific Theatre is set to Reset the World Political Order
Book Title: Everything all at Once: India and the Six Simultaneous Global Transitions Authors: Rajiv Kumar and Ishan Joshi Publisher: Rupa Everything all at
Foundations of the Manipuri People for United Manipur and Coexistence of Ethnic Groups Should be Base on the Manipur Constitution Act, 1947
Before the merger of Manipur with the Dominion of India on October 15, 1949, the state experienced a democratic awakening unparalleled in much of Asia.
Dust to Digital: Manipur’s Fight to Preserve Its Vanishing Film Heritage
We watch films. We enjoy them. And then we forget them. Sometimes, we treat them as nothing more than momentary entertainment. But that isn’t quite
Even if Intentions were Honourable, Wide Consultations Should Have Preceded Redlands Demolition
The controversy surrounding the recent demolition of Redlands, former summer residence of Manipur royalty since the time of Maharaja Sir Churachand Singh, in Shillong is
MK Binodini – A Piece of Shillong Will Forever Remain Manipur
In the wake of the current controversy over the demolition of Redlands, the old summer residence of Manipur Maharajas during the British days, we are reproducing this poignant reminiscence of Redlands by the late much revered Imasi M.K.Binodini transliterated into English by Pradip Phanjoubam from the original Manipuri
Weekly Digests
Oja Winson Tangkhul, Differently Abled Unsung Hero and a Fighter Without a Pause
Laishram Winson Tangkhul alias Winson Awungshi Siro, retired as a
Reflections on My Long Journey With MSAD
The first time I heard about Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
The Idea of a Sovereign Socialist Manipur: Interview of Nonglen Meitei of Maoist Communist Party Manipur
The following is interview of one Nonglen Meitei, who claimed
Pursuit of a Proximate Frontier
In his seminal book Imperilled Frontiers: India’s North-Eastern Borderlands, the
Idea of a Sovereign Manipur: Interview of RK Meghen, former Chairman of the United National Liberation Front
The following is an interview of RK Meghen, former Chairman
As Ningol Chakouba Approaches, a Refection on Why Everybody Must be Ready to Take Life in its Strides
Amidst all the politics and politicking, we are here once
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
When Lawmakers Are So Casual About Breaking the Law, Who Can be Expected to be in Awe of the Law?
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
