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How human rights are disappearing before our eyes
By Suhas Chakma, Consultant University of Arizona The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza. For

Reimagining the Collective ‘Manipuri’ Identity Needed Even as the State Churns Again
As much as the ethnic mosaic in Manipur is complex, a solution to its ethnic problem is going to be as difficult. There are too

The Silence of Shumang Leela: Artistic Despair in Manipur’s Conflict-Ridden Landscape
For over fifteen harrowing months, Manipur has been ensnared in the clutches of relentless violence, a crisis of unprecedented magnitude in the state’s history. The

Hmar, Paite and Vaiphei MLAs Oppose Imposition of “Kuki-Zo” Nomenclature on Their Tribes
After the Thadous recently declared to dissociate themselves from Kuki, three MLAs belonging to Hmar, Paite and Vaiphei tribes of Manipur denounce the ethnic nomenclature

An Intimate Account of How Women in Rural Malaysia Coped with the Country’s Transition to Capitalism
Book: Spirits of Resistance and Capitalist Discipline: Factory Women in Malaysia. Author: Aihwa Ong Publisher: State University of New York Press, (2010). “Why are

Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield
By Garrett Wood, Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of

Can the Agnipath scheme fix India’s army?
By Gunjan Singh, O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat The attempt to repair the defence budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can

As Civilizational Values Erode, Might Has Become Right Once Again
In this age of democracy, nobody will ever doubt that the pen is mightier than the sword. Equally, when democratic values are in decline, the

Princess Kuranganayani a Symbol of Harmony Between Assam and Manipur
“During the reign of the Ahom kings, there was never any conflict between Assam and Manipur. Neither there had any incident of attack by

As Afghanistan Hogs Headlines Everywhere, Myanmar Has Been Already Pushed Into Oblivion
The February military coup in Myanmar has now slowly but

Manipur Must Now Reflect on How It Must Reconcile its Past With its Present and Future
India turned 75 as an independent modern nation on August

How Khagi (Yunnan) Sacked Pong (Shan) Through Guiles as per Ancient Meitei Chronicle ‘Soraren Macha Khunkumba’
The following is an evaluation chiefly from an ancient Meitei

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