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The Idea of Manipur Must Evolve and Transform Continually
Ernest Renan’s famous 1887 lecture on nationalism in which he tries to make sense of the peculiar nationalism that took birth in his native France
Spaced Out – Panthung Di Kadaaida: A Gritty Exploration of Teen Addiction, Grief, and Lost Time
In the saturated landscape of our cinema where social issues are often resolved with oversimplified, feel-good endings, SPACED OUT – Panthung Di Kadaaida!, a 2021
Former BJP CM Biren Postures Amidst Manipur’s Protracted Ethnic Crisis to Claim BJP Would Win Comfortably in 2027 State Assembly Election
Amidst the protracted crisis in Manipur for over two years, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Manipur Nongthombam Biren has hurriedly claimed
Manipur’s ancient martial art, Thang-Ta is flourishing as part of state’s school curriculum and optional subjects
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the ancient martial art of Manipur Thang-Ta, which literally means “The Art of the Sword and Spear”, is
Insecurity Feeling in Childhood Can Lead to Problematic Adulthood
Children are precious gift to a family. The prosperity of any society and nation depends upon its children. The development of personalities of children directly
Rhododendron arboreum: A Blend of Beauty and Economic Significance
Rhododendron arboreum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a showy display of bright red flowers. It is commonly referred to as ‘’Burans’’, a
Identity has been the Cause Behind Much Conflicts Everywhere but it is not Something Intrinsic
The intriguing nature of identity continues to fascinate scholars and politicians alike even to this day. Endless reams of newsprint spent on the subject as
Violence in the Name of Patriotism: A Misguided Pursuit
Patriotism, ideally a force for unity and progress, is often manipulated to justify destructive acts that harm the very nation they claim to serve. In
‘If We Rely on It Fully, Art Will Die’: Romi Meitei on AI in Filmmaking
On December 28, 1895, the Lumière brothers conducted the world’s first public commercial film screening, at the Salon Indien du Grand Café in Paris. Since
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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
My COVID Ordeal Taught Me it is Culture and Attitude, Not the System Which are the Problem in Manipur
One of the major issues of the failing education system
Indigenous Lore and The Fire Knowledge We Ignore
By Christine Eriksen, ETH Zurich in Zurich The hazy outline of
Life Beyond AFSPA: Why Manipur Government’s Retrospective Declaration of Disturbed Area is Legally Untenable and Dangerous
Let me begin with a simple proposition- AFSPA is a
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
Women Often are the Most Brutal Gatekeepers of the Patriarchal Order
