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Trump or Harris: Who’s the better bet for India?
By Atul Mishra, Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida It may seem the Indian establishment would prefer Trump in the White House, but it also has

American democracy tiptoes the knife’s edge
By Lachlan Guselli After campaigning for four years, has Donald Trump done enough to wear Americans down, or will the Democrats hold on? Just

UNC’s District Rollback Demand Should be a Warning for all of Past Nightmares Returning
Quite obviously, things are in a stalemate in the conflict between two of Manipur’s ethnic groups, Meiteis and Kuki-Zo group of tribes. More than 17

Issue of Manipur District Creation and Now Demand for Their Rollback Refuels Ethnic Identity Politics in Manipur
Amidst a lull of the violent conflict that brokeout on May 3, 2023 in Churachandpur district and its bordering areas of Bishnupur district where Kuki-Zomi

The Cinematic Brilliance of SN Chand as Seen Through the Len of Brogendragee Luhongba
On the occasion of screening of the classic Manipuri feature film “Brojendragee Luhongba” to launch SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum (SNCCAM)’s restored Classic Film

MSFDS Pays Tribute to Debkumar Bose, Pioneer of Manipuri Cinema
MSDF Press Release The Manipuri film community mourns the loss of Shri Debkumar Bose, a pivotal figure in the history of Manipuri cinema. Bose,

LEI, Mizoram’s First Ever Litfest Concludes on a Grand Note
Aizawl: LEI, Mizoram’s first ever literary festival, celebrated the power of words in Aizawl with a glittering array of participants and authors from Mizoram and

The Promise to be Killed Last, and the Illusion This is a Reward
Even those who have not read Homer’s “Odyssey”, an account of the great seafaring Greek warrior and king of Ithaca, Ulysses, sea journey home would

The Silence of Survivors: Breaking the Stigma and Cultivating Empathy
It is profoundly disturbing how survivors of sexual abuse are often blamed and labeled with derogatory names such as “wicked,” “attention seekers,” or “gold diggers.”

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




Demand For Tribal Status for Meiteis Reveals Many Aspects of Manipur Society, Must However Not be Rushed


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
