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Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Road Map to Resolve Manipur Crisis Hits on the Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Adding another Dimension of Conflict
Though late and not impressive to the people of Manipur, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah came out with a road map to resolve the

Fear of the Tiger and its Poop: Is it truly a Coprophobia?
“LADY MACBETH: Who dares receive it other, As we shall make our griefs and clamour roar Upon his death? MACBETH: I am settled, and bend

Questions for the Chief Minister of Manipur
Dear Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur, The violence in Manipur that began on May 03, 2023 continues unabated. It was reported by the media that

HaoYar Group Organises Skilling Workshop for Phalee Village Youth
A 3-day workshop Hands on Training Workshop on Artisanship & Traditional Skill to Empower Youth & Students was organized by HaoYar Group from Sept 19

How Doklam Faceoff was a Fallout of Past British Geopolitics
Undercurrents of big power politics and their possible fallouts have been a buzzword in Northeast for long. The Myanmar crisis following the February 2021 military

Creation of Districts In Manipur After its Merger with India on October 15, 1949 Remains a Fountainhead for Ethnic Identity Politics
While the violent conflict that exploded on May 3, 2023 in Churachandpur district and its bordering areas of Bishnupur district where Kuki-Zomi militants started their

How a Thousand Unacknowledged Tiny Cuts Bleed Borderlands White
Author: Sahana Ghosh Publisher: Yoda Press Price: Rs. 699 Sahana Ghosh’s A Thousand Tiny Cuts presents a disturbing picture of the dehumanisation of a

Haobam Paban Kumar: Amplifying Manipuri Cinema on the Global Stage
Contrary to popular belief, Manipuri Cinema continues to make waves on the global stage, showcasing its strength and resilience through powerful storytelling. While the September

Cinematic Triumph ‘Boong’ Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival
Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence and political uncertainty that has plagued Manipur since May 2023, a remarkable achievement has emerged, offering a glimmer of hope.

Problems and Prospects of “First-Past-The-Post” as Determinant of People’s Mandate
Humans have come a long way. They had roamed, gathered,

No Substantial Exit Poll Done in Manipur, Claimed Results are Aggregates of Speculations of Observers
Many exit-poll speculative results by different organisations have been published

Prospect of Peace and Withdrawal of the “Disturbed Area” under AFSPA
Premises and pretext: Manipur’s peace (political) was disturbed in 1949

Hindutva Ideology: A Real Threat to India’s Unity
If there is one explosive idea that is setting the

Manipur’s Sharp Ethnic Fault-lines and How They Can Influence the Election Results
This article first appeared in The Wire and the original

Too Many Candidates, Too Few Berths: BJP’s Problem of Plenty in Manipur
This report was written as part of the NL Sena


Dissecting The Sociology Behind The Demand for Schedule Tribe by a Meiteis Organisation

Manipur Must Now Reflect on How It Must Reconcile its Past With its Present and Future

How Khagi (Yunnan) Sacked Pong (Shan) Through Guiles as per Ancient Meitei Chronicle ‘Soraren Macha Khunkumba’

Jobs Still go on Sale Despite Repeated Past Misfortunes Resulting Out This Malpractice

Gloom of Manipur Politics Where Treachery Has Been Normalised, Balanced by Sunshine Brought by Athletes


Highways of Life Wins Top Award at International Documentary Film Festival
