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Why Do People Want Suspension of Operations, SoO, Agreement with Kuki-Zomi Militants Abrogated?
Even as the deadline for extension of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with 25 Kuki-Zomi militant groups expired, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Understanding the Potential Negative Impacts of Alien Fish Species in Aquatic Ecosystem Will Help Revive Indigenous Fishes of Manipur
“Losing the indigenous fishes of our state, Manipur is same as losing our near and dear ones”, lamented by Langpoklakpam Kamal Singh of Khundrakpam Makha

Working Inside/Out Films Division: The Discursive Documentary Practices of Joshy Joseph
Established in 1948, under the patronage of the Ministry of Information and Broadcast- ing, the Films Division stands as one of the pioneering institutions in

Chief Minister Unveils Comprehensive Strategy to Meet Current Ethnic Crisis in State
Waari Singbul Network Imphal: In the midst of the continued turmoil gripping Manipur since May 3, 2023, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh presented a

“Happy In Khol” Holds Three Day Workshop on How to Make Bio Enzyme at Home
As a part of the three-day workshop titled Listening to our Environment, a demonstration on how to make bio enzyme at home was held, a

Bold New History of Asian Identity
Rarely would one read a history of thought and one of an evolving continental identity as exciting as Sugato Bose’s ” Asia after Europe; Imagining

Exclusive Ethnic Enclaves or Ghettos are Making Manipur A State Colonizing Itself
Is coexistence about sharing or is it about segregating? This is the million-dollar question a multi-ethnic state like Manipur is left grappling with practically at

High Hopes That the 5th Session of Manipur Assembly Would Have Something to End the State Crisis Dashed as Approved Business List Reflects No Such Plan
While the civil society organisations (CSOs) urge the Manipur Government to take a unanimous decision in the forthcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly session to abrogate the

Celebrating of World Radio Day 2024 with the Theme – Informing, Entertaining and Educating
“Radio is my guide, my guru and my life”. Everywhere, I go I am with a radio set in my pocket, says Laishram Sanatomba Meetei

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