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Need for a Collective Responsibility for Conservation and Rejuvenation of Wetlands in Manipur for a Sustainable Future
The word “Keisham-Pat” or “Porom-Pat” seems to be a place at Imphal with full urban infrastructures and without any symbols of past existence of waterbodies
The Apolitical Slogans: When Thrones Whispered
The irrelevancy of conflict and war in the human domain, has been part and partial of the general rationale for the last five decades. Ideologies
Balance of Terror Cannot be the Definition of Peace
On May 3, 2025, the tragic ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zo group of tribals and Meiteis will be completing two years. It is quite a coincidence
The Government Has to Take Control and Dominate the Areas Attacks Emanate From as Confidence Building Measures
Even as the Arambai Tenggol and Village Defence Volunteers have “surrendered” their arms and ammunition in compliance with the seven-day ultimatum of Manipur Governor Ajay
National Science Day-2025: Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation
Human have innate curiosity about the world leading to scientific inquiry. Early human observed nature, leading to discoveries in agriculture, medicine, and astronomy. Over time
Manipur’s Enlightened Self-Interest is in the Politics of Greater Common Good
On February 13, Article 356 of the Constitution was invoked and Manipur came under President’s Rule, PR, making way for the President of India to
Article 174 and the 6-Month Rule Between Two Assembly Sessions: Was PR in Manipur Avoidable?
Prologue Hours after the Chief Minister tendered his resignation, the Governor of Manipur issued an Order, in effect, rescinding his January 24th Order summoning the
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
Weekly Digests
Despite Ambitious Oxygen Plants at Hospitals and Government Claims of Adequate Oxygen Supply, Hospitals are Still Facing Shortage of Oxygen
Though not publicised at any forum it seems shortage of
The Philosophy in “Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng”: An Amalgamation of Meitei & Hindu Thoughts – Part 3
Contd from previous issue At the end of the epic
For the Aspiring Woman, Entrepreneurship can help Beat all odds Besides Levelling out the Gender Playing Field
Women empowerment refers to the process of increasing women’s power
Revisiting SC’s Interpretation of Preventive Detention in the Wake Manipur’s Spree of NSA Arrests
On May 17, the National Security Act, 1980 was invoked
Corona Virus Second Wave in Manipur: Why is it so Devastating?
Covid-19’s second wave is wreaking havoc in Manipur, as it
Remembering Dr. Jodhachandra Sanasam (Kakaton): Doctor, Poet, but Above all a Good Man
The Buried Placenta My origin, my buried placenta, buried