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Celebrating Gender Equality on International Women’s Day 2025
“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else”. (Unknown) In this 21st century, to be a woman in
Women Empowerment: Myth or Reality
Women empowerment is the agenda of uplifting the status of women so that they can gain control over their lives, set their own agenda and
Need for a Collective Responsibility for Conservation and Rejuvenation of Wetlands in Manipur for a Sustainable Future
The word “Keisham-Pat” or “Porom-Pat” seems to be a place at Imphal with full urban infrastructures and without any symbols of past existence of waterbodies
The Apolitical Slogans: When Thrones Whispered
The irrelevancy of conflict and war in the human domain, has been part and partial of the general rationale for the last five decades. Ideologies
Balance of Terror Cannot be the Definition of Peace
On May 3, 2025, the tragic ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zo group of tribals and Meiteis will be completing two years. It is quite a coincidence
The Government Has to Take Control and Dominate the Areas Attacks Emanate From as Confidence Building Measures
Even as the Arambai Tenggol and Village Defence Volunteers have “surrendered” their arms and ammunition in compliance with the seven-day ultimatum of Manipur Governor Ajay
National Science Day-2025: Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation
Human have innate curiosity about the world leading to scientific inquiry. Early human observed nature, leading to discoveries in agriculture, medicine, and astronomy. Over time
Manipur’s Enlightened Self-Interest is in the Politics of Greater Common Good
On February 13, Article 356 of the Constitution was invoked and Manipur came under President’s Rule, PR, making way for the President of India to
Article 174 and the 6-Month Rule Between Two Assembly Sessions: Was PR in Manipur Avoidable?
Prologue Hours after the Chief Minister tendered his resignation, the Governor of Manipur issued an Order, in effect, rescinding his January 24th Order summoning the
Weekly Digests
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
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
Present Drainage System Of Manipur Fails To Drain Out Rainwater
70 Year Old Woman Embarks on a Selfless Mission to Promote Tree Plantation
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