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PR Government Must First Earn Trust and Confidence of the People for Peace Cannot be Built by Force
At first glance, the ultimatum issued by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, demanding that the youths in the valley and hills (village defenders)

Award Winning “Boong” is a Film about a Boy’s Dream, a Mother’s Strength and a Society’s Truth
The debut feature film of Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong, revolves around longing, resilience, and sacrifice in the life of a mother. Alongside this, the exploration goes

Insurgency in Manipur and its Role in the Meitei-Kuki Zo Conflict
The state of Manipur in northeastern India is home to a large number of ethnic groups, each with its own unique cultural identity and historical

Chairmen of Wetlands: A Game of Thrones at the Cost of Loktak and Other Manipur Wetlands – II
I hope to spark a debate about wetland governance in Manipur with this article. We have a Chairman of Wetlands in Manipur. Technically s/he is

The Changing Shift in Cultivation Pattern From Paddy to Koukha in Manipur
‘All my efforts to plant paddy was in vain because of the prolonged water logging in my field. I was waiting for several days to

The Indian Constitutional Imagination: Need for a More Accommodative Political Space
“To my mind, a law does not cease to be tyrannical because it is passed by the elected representatives of the people. In fact, you

“Justifications” Often Are Tacit Acknowledgments that Tangible Answers are Beyond Grasp
Knowingly or unknowingly, people are trapped within the unsolved maze of justifications. The social domain, at this stage, or level, where people are engaged in

Culinary Diplomacy – The Way Forward?
Some panic and some not at all, the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur. For the people who have lived under heavy militarisation for the

Was the PR Imposition in Manipur Unavoidable? Is BJP Sacrificing Their State Government in “National Interest”?
After four days of Manipur’s political uncertainties without a popular government since Nongthombam Biren resigned as Chief Minister on February 9, the Central Government on

Can Manipur’s Breakers Break Into the Olympics?
In the culturally rich yet conservative state of Manipur, where

The Last Three Manipuri Films DVD Stockists: Embracing the End with Poignant Goodbyes in a Digital Age
Since the inaugural first full-length feature film from Manipur, Matamgi

Education: Defining Our Purpose in the Brave New World of the Digital Era
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the

Time for Manipur to Shed its Persecution Paranoia to Step out into its Spring of Creative Energy
A society can be judged by what it celebrates and

Is there ‘sexism’ in the pursuit of mathematics education?
History has proven time and again that women are the

Why History and Past Must Not be Conflated to Mean the Same
As to how history has come to be considered an

Representing Trauma of Prolonged Conflict is Sometimes Next to Impossible

Manipur’s Atavistic Nightmare Has Become a Free-For-All Feast for Armchair Commentariat

Manipur’s Peace Model Cannot be a Bilateral Matter Between Kukis and Meiteis




Assam Paves the Way for Manipuri Film Studies – Why is Manipur Dragging its Feet?



Strengthening Manipuri Cinema: The Vital Role of Film Critics in Light of Laapataa Ladies’ Oscar Entry

Haobam Paban Kumar: A Distinct Voice of Manipuri Cinema



Patriarchy opting for Gender Equality Must Rest on the Understanding Mothers are Unpaid Contributors to Nation Building


On International Women’s Day, a Reflection on Women, Education and Career



World War-II in Manipur as Yengkhom Hemabati Saw and Fought it as Told to MK Binodini

MK Binodini – A Piece of Shillong Will Forever Remain Manipur

Addressing Water Scarcity by Cooperation Can Foster Peace and Harmony Among Communities

Initiatives for Revival of Nearly Extinct Ngaton Fish in Iril River is the Urgent Need of the Hour


Increasing Groundwater Availability Will Ensure Long-Term Sustainability of Water Supply for Current and Future Generations

