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Farce Behind the State’s Smokescreen Events on World Wetlands Day
Manipur state celebrated the World Wetlands Day with two events instead of one on February 2 this year. The theme was common to both, “

How a False Hill-Valley Binary is Relentlessly Pushed to Deepen Manipur Conflict
Abstract Writing and representing prolonged conflict faithfully in journalistic or scholastic writings is never easy. This is true for actual subjects of the conflicts writing

Young Lady Turns Passion of Collecting Wildflowers into an Eco-Friendly Business
A 27-year-old lady, Khundrakpam Rani turns her passion into a profitable business reflecting her effort as source of inspiration to many young minds. Khundrakpam Rani

Kuki Militants Turn Their Attacks on Manipur Insurgents Inside Myanmar
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attacks against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

National Education Policy-2020 and My Dear Manipur: Are we Ready for it?
NEP always perceived education’s role as the key to promote human and societal well-being. Again, it is highlighted in NEP that 21st century demands “good,

Many Hiccups Along the Way, but the Indian Republic Marches on
India will once again be celebrating the day it dedicated itself a Republic on this day in 1950, having given itself a constitution as the

Chief Minister Biren Continues to Highlight the Issue of Illegal Immigrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh as Well
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attack against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

The Road to Tyranny is Always Paved with Intoxication of Newfound Power
Two things always hover up amidst the chaos and anarchy – a strong moral urge, and the idea of deliverance. This moral urge takes no

Need for Inculcating Value Based Education for a Better Tomorrow
Education is not merely about teaching and learning within the four walls of a room. Education is also about imparting the right values and making

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

Can Manipur’s Breakers Break Into the Olympics?
In the culturally rich yet conservative state of Manipur, where

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

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


Assam Paves the Way for Manipuri Film Studies – Why is Manipur Dragging its Feet?


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


Patriarchy opting for Gender Equality Must Rest on the Understanding Mothers are Unpaid Contributors to Nation Building

“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

Present Drainage System Of Manipur Fails To Drain Out Rainwater

70 Year Old Woman Embarks on a Selfless Mission to Promote Tree Plantation

Addressing Water Scarcity by Cooperation Can Foster Peace and Harmony Among Communities
