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Imphal’s Elitism is Now Exoticizing Cultures Once Considered ‘Outcasts’
The previous year, we witnessed the phenomenon of ‘Ho yahaa hey’, an instant hit in the popular cultures enveloping the Manipuri subjectivity, on the internet,

Chasing Peace through Shibboleths
When things become so superficial, people are always stuck with the cheap thought and ideology. In the above scenario, no rational man can determine the

An Approach to Integrated Pest Management System free from Chemicals can Promote Sustainable Agriculture
According to a scientific review published on June 2, 2021 on the Impact on Plant Pests conducted by Professor Maria Lodovica Gullino, University of Turin,

GOI Looks for Peace in Manipur only after Conflict in Myanmar’s Chin State is Resolved, Says a Report
A number of Manipur’s civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals continue to ask why the Government of India (GOI) is not taking military actions against

China’s Interest in Keeping any Power That be in Myanmar on its Side is Driven by Necessity
The Myanmar civil war, triggered by the February 1, 2021 military coup has crossed the four-year mark. There is however still no sign of a

Exclusive Interview: How Bishworjit Konthoujam Made History as the First Manipuri Cricketer to Sign Up With an English Club
For many decades, the people of Manipur have had a passion for cricket, with many cricketers in this state having high hopes to play at

IDPs Compromise Healthcare and Treatment Out of Poverty
Many internally displaced persons (IDP) living with chronic illness are forced to stop the treatment of their ailment due to poverty. The ongoing crisis of

Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning Systems Will Help Reduce Financial Distress of Ordinary People
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest report, extreme heat and humidity may adversely affect labour hours and upto 4.5 per cent of India’s

Even Though Parliament Has Confirmed the Proclamation of President’s Rule, Manipur Continues to be in the Throes of Political and Governance Crisis
Expectedly, the Indian Parliament has adopted the Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur on February 13, 2025. The discussion surrounding the

Humanity and the Paradox of Human Progress
As Gandhi said, “The greatness of humanity is not in

The Perils of Poverty Porn in Manipur: A Cycle of Conflict, Radicalism, and Systemic Neglect
Poverty porn, the practice of sensationalizing poverty for emotional or

Lashing Phee and Rani Phee in Manipuri Textile History
From ancient times during seasonal enactment of Umang Lai Haraoba

From Habermas to Hashtags: Manipur’s Struggle with Public Discourse in a Digital World
In the cozy coffeehouses and lively salons of 18th-century Europe,

The Silence of Shumang Leela: Artistic Despair in Manipur’s Conflict-Ridden Landscape
For over fifteen harrowing months, Manipur has been ensnared in

Princess Kuranganayani a Symbol of Harmony Between Assam and Manipur
“During the reign of the Ahom kings, there was

Voice of the Silent Majority Opposed to Anarchy is What Was Heard in the Manipur Election Result

Northeast Region Now Exposed to the Intriguing Pulls of Big Power Politics

River Linking, Community Dredging Under MGNREGS and Artificial Reservoirs Could be the Answers to Floods

Ambulance Chasing Moralists Can Make no Difference, the Resolution Must Come From Within

Lok Sabha Election in Manipur and the False Flag of Clash Between Theory and Practice

Beyond Zero Sum Game and Rhetoric of Conflict as Justification for Acts of Atrocities

Collaborative Discussions Key to Elevating Manipuri Cinema, Says Filmmaker Oinam Gautam


Borun Thokchom at IFFI Goa: “Passion and Preparation Key to Overcoming Filmmaking Challenges in Manipur”

Beyond the Trophies: Why Some Award-Winning Films Don’t Deserve the Hype

Digital Version of Brojendragee Luhongba Screenings Receive Great Deal of Audience

The Cinematic Brilliance of SN Chand as Seen Through the Len of Brogendragee Luhongba

Genealogy of Marginality of Female Sex Worker: Is Anyone Listening?


Patriarchal Subjugation of Women: It is Gradually Diminishing Though at Snail’s Pace

Manipur’s Transgender Community Are on a Healing Mission of Displaced Children Through Football


Conflict Widows of Manipur Set to Get Some Respite from Social Welfare Dept’s Shelter Home Plan

“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-2

“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-1







River Linking, Community Dredging Under MGNREGS and Artificial Reservoirs Could be the Answers to Floods

Government Should Remain Prepared For Disaster Management and Make Holistic Flood Control Policy
