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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.

Calling out modern slavery
A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view. In July, the Australian Federal Police disclosed that reports of modern slavery in

The Multiplication and Complication of Identity Crises in Northeast
Is identity primordial or is it a dynamic construct constantly evolving and transforming? The fact is, different identities formed at different stages of history’s chronology,

Violent Conflict Between Kuki-Zomi Militants and Meiteis Has Taken a More Dangerous Turn and Deepened the Conflict
Few days after Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren once again promised to restore peace and normalcy in the State, the Kuki-Zomi militants have intensified their

Drone Bombings and Rocket Strikes: Government Inaction Spurs Rising Violence and Public Suffering
In the tumultuous landscape of Manipur, where the echoes of discord reverberate with increasing intensity, the government’s role in safeguarding its citizens remains a subject

Disaster Waste Management Plan need of the hour as multiple floods submerges Manipur
Manipur has been at the receiving end of multiple floods due to Cyclone Remal and inecassant rainfall since late May. Major valley districts such as

Movies that Remind us Group Norms Evolved to Provide Secure and Stable Society
– Somehow I feel that an ordinary person–the man in

An Intimate and Extraordinary Story of the Faith of a People, Told With Passion and Insight in 103 Black and White Photographs
There is a haunting charm about black and white photography.

Other Than the Assassins, People Who Added Fuel to the Fire Must Also Bear Moral Responsibility for Athuan Abonmai’s Murder
The atrocious daylight kidnapping and murder of social activist, Athuan

“Caring for Alzheimer’s Patients is Not Rocket Science, it is Heart Science”
“I am going bonkers”, or “I am getting Alzheimer’s”, is

The Poet Lamabam Kamal: Life and Times – Part 4
From the volume Confluence: Essays on Manipuri Literature and Culture

What Manipur’s Sporting Excellence Also Reveals
Of the seven athletes from the Northeast in the Indian

Coma, Life, and Manipur: How Life Can Cost as Little as Rupees Five but Remain Priceless

I Enter the Soul of the Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old and Write This Account of How a Grave World Unfolds for Every Girl in Manipur

Oppressive Patriarchy is Omnipresent in Manipur and Must be Dismantled and Woman Must Come to be Her Own

The Patriarchy Question in Manipur and Mimicry of Self-Proclaimed Feminists

As Manipuri Cinema Enters its Golden Jubilee Year, Some Reflections
