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Lok Sabha Election in Manipur and the False Flag of Clash Between Theory and Practice
The runup to the 18th Parliamentary election in Manipur is proving to be very different from past trends. It is understandable that in small states

Battle for Inner Manipur: BJP and Congress Emerging as Front-Runners Amidst Ethnic Unrest
Waari SIngbul Network Imphal: Amidst the ongoing ethnic unrest in the State, the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency emerges as a pivotal battleground between arch-rivals

Manipur Govt’s Forest Survey Move One of the Triggers for Current Manipur Conflict
When a patient goes to a doctor for treatment, he is asked many questions on the history of his complaints, symptoms experienced by him, environmental

Mirabai Chanu, a Born Winner Now Poised for Paris Olympics, Appeals for Communal Harmony and Blessings
Waari Singbul Network Imphal: After a grueling six-month journey of rehabilitation from a hip injury, Mirabai Chanu, the esteemed Indian women weightlifter, has made

Displaced Person Expresses Hesitancy in Taking Part in Lok Sabha Elections
The 18th Lok Sabha Election is getting closer. Yet many displaced people are in the state of reluctance in exercising their voting. Government has taken

CM Biren and Manipur BJP’s View of Centre’s Stance on Manipur Issue is Contrary to How Opposition Parties Perceive it
Even as the people of Manipur are offended by the chosen silence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and inaction of the Government of India

Amidst Wide Disenchantment at Continuing Conflict Election Has Come Knocking at Our Door
Now the election is knocking at our door. But some sections of the population express that the timing of the election is not conducive to

Book on Manipur Crisis Long on Conjectural Assertions, Short on Documentation and Evidence
Book Title: Shooting the Sun: Why Manipur Was Engulfed by Violence and the Government Remained Silent Author: Nandita Haksar Published by: Speaking Tiger Price: Rs 399 Nandita

Why Have Kuki-Zomi Tribes Decided Not to Contest in the 18th Lok Sabha Election and Instead Boycott It?
With the announcement of the schedule for India’s 18th Parliamentary Elections 2024 by Election Commission of India (ECI), the Kuki-Zomis respite not only the violent

Despite so Much Affinity, Strong Anti-India Undercurrent Prevalent in Nepal
This is a travelogue written 20 years ago on one

Lived Experiences Have Always Profoundly Influenced Literary Explorations of Fictional Human Characters
The idea of the difference between a lived experience and

Cacophony of a Conundrum: Understanding sexual harassment beyond the condemnation of “Cultural Scavengers”
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot

Differing Kuki and State Government Claims on Mt. Koubru Might Affect Coexistence of Ethnic Groups in Manipur
The recent claims of some Kukis people backed by Nehlun

‘Mangba’ in Women did get Attention, but Transmen Still not Included in Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Program
The literal translation of “Mangba” is “Pollute/Profane”. This is a

Coma, Life, and Manipur: How Life Can Cost as Little as Rupees Five but Remain Priceless
Exactly two years ago, I woke up after being in