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The tragic toll of competitive exams
By Nooria Rehman, Manav Rachna (International Institute of Research and Studies in Faridabad) The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students

Population Churning is Natural but Distinction Must be Made Between Colonisation and Indigenisation Processes
It is difficult to do a running commentary on issues with such deep roots as the indigenous people’s movement, of which without doubt the current

The Approach of The Union Home Ministry And Central Scurity Forces Deepens The Trust Deficit of The Manipuris With The Government of India
Whether it is interpreted as biased or unbiased by someone, the fact is that the Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren was not invited to the

Manipuri Woman Collects Relics, Artefacts for Cultural Heritage Preservation
In an effort to preserve cultural heritage of Tangkhul Community, a woman from Ukhrul district has been collecting relics, artefacts which are more than 100

Interview: Language of Music is Universal
Exclusive interview with ‘Eyoom’ lead singer Bronson Khumukcham on World Music Day. This ‘World Music Day’, I got a chance to interview ‘Eyoom’’s lead singer

Species extinction spreading faster than research
By James Goldie, 360info in Melbourne More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we even

Why History and Past Must Not be Conflated to Mean the Same
As to how history has come to be considered an important legitimising factor for claims of nationhood can be seen in the frantic manner in

A Brief Sketch of the Life of General Balaram Sougaijamba
General Balaram Sougaijamba is regarded as one of the greatest Generals in Manipur’s history. He was a patriot, a warrior and an administrator of extraordinary

Rajya Lovelife: Words Through a Soul
Rajya is a Manipuri writer living in the United Kingdom. She writes in English. Recently, her book “Words Through A Soul-A Fool’s Journey” was published

My Journey to the Dreamland with Velvety Pink Carpet of Dzuko Valley
The scenic Dzuko Valley which is surrounded by rolling hills

Hawaibam Nabadwipchandra: Life and Times – Part 2
From the volume Confluence: Essays on Manipuri Literature and Culture

Brave New World or Else Grave New Challenge awaits Manipur Media in the Days Ahead
Introduction Media in Manipur is vibrant in many ways, at

Hawaibam Nabadwipchandra: Life and Times
From the volume Confluence: Essays on Manipuri Literature and Culture

When MK Binodini Travelled Down Memory Lane to Her Shillong Days and Her Impression of U Tirot Sing After Reading a Newspaper Article
We are reproducing another past article by the late MK

Gloom of Manipur Politics Where Treachery Has Been Normalised, Balanced by Sunshine Brought by Athletes
This has again been a fortnight of eventful developments of