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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

Sports Rewards Must be Standardised and Not Allowed to be Determined Arbitrarily by Whims of Powers That be
Last fortnight has been eventful. In quick succession, a star

One of the Biggest Hurdles in Defeating COVID-19 is the Ever Widening Economic Disparity in Our Society
Many people, including some academics, say that we cannot overcome

“Those Vaccinated Can Still Get COVID but Less Likelihood of Them Becoming Severely ill”
The COVID-19 vaccination has been launched on January 16 with

Shan (Pong) Relationship with Meitei: Mongmaorung, The Splendid Capital of The Kingdom of Pong
Mongmaorong which is also written as Mungmaorung was a great

Why the Poor End Up Making Poor Healthcare Decisions in the Midst of COVID Needs to be Understood
Watching Manipur public’s response in these harsh and tragic times

Covid-19 Pandemic is a War That Cannot be Won by a Morally Corrupt People Led by Morally Bankrupt Leaders
After a spate of ineffectual curfews in the past, the