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India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem
By Ajay Gudavarthy, Jawaharlal Nehru University Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis. Indian democracy is at a crossroads. People
Opposition Unity Incomplete in Manipur Because Some Parties Are Also Fighting Their Own Survival Battles
The battlelines are clear now. If the mood indicated by the chatters on social media is any indication, the fight is set to be between
Cast Your Vote Responsibly For Your Future
At this crucial juncture of Indian history, when citizens are to cast their votes for the eighteenth Lok Sabha election, it is pertinent to reflect
Addressing Water Scarcity by Cooperation Can Foster Peace and Harmony Among Communities
Water scarcity is a pressing global challenge, exacerbated by climate change, population growth and unsustainable water use practices. Competition over dwindling water resources often leads
Manipur Continues to Remain in the Grip of Violent Conflict and Imphal Valley Remains Under Siege
Even as the violent conflict that erupted on May 3, 2023 with Kuki-Zomi militants attacking Meiteis in Manipur’s Churachandpur district and its bordering areas of
80th Anniversary of Battle of Kanglatongbi Honors WWII Heroes in UK
Waari Singbul Network (Sanathoi Bachaspatimayum) LONDON: The remembrance service of the Battle of Kanglatongbi, also known as the Lion Box of Kanglatongbi, hailed as
Is AI Pushing Boundaries or Killing Creativity?
By Shahirah Hamid AI’s integration in the arts and creative industries sparks debates on ethics and innovation, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. When the fifth and
Lok Sabha Election in Manipur and the False Flag of Clash Between Theory and Practice
The runup to the 18th Parliamentary election in Manipur is proving to be very different from past trends. It is understandable that in small states
Battle for Inner Manipur: BJP and Congress Emerging as Front-Runners Amidst Ethnic Unrest
Waari SIngbul Network Imphal: Amidst the ongoing ethnic unrest in the State, the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency emerges as a pivotal battleground between arch-rivals
Why Manipur Urgently Needs to Reconsider its Blind Embrace of Palm Oil Plantation Idea
The palm-oil project in Manipur that was cited by Prime
Unworldly and Torturous Alienation is a Precondition of the Supremely Creative
Much has been written about the likeness of the movie
Going Beyond Tokenism – Manipur Seriously Needs More Women Elected Representatives For its Own Welfare
Manipur badly needs more women elected representatives to assure gender
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She was sitting on the porch and enjoying her usual
A Singapore-Like Smart City Cannot Have Ambiguous, Outdated, Addresses as Imphal Does
The idea of Imphal as a smart city is attractive.
From the Editor’s Diary: The Christmas Gift
(This is a story written a decade ago and has