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Uncertainty of Manipur’s Political Situation and Nongthombam Biren’s Government Looms Large
Amidst the violent conflict that has been going on since May 3, 2023, ahead of the upcoming Manipur Assembly session, the simmering discontent amongst the

Bridging the Gap: The Need to Elevate Manipuri Cinema on Global Stages
Manipur has a rich cinematic legacy, with numerous films making their mark on prestigious international platforms like the Cannes Film Festival and other global showcases.

The Idea of Manipur: The Fault Within
The idea of Manipur envisions a harmonious coexistence among its diverse communities—the Meiteis, Nagas, and Kukis—united by a shared identity. However, this ideal remains elusive,

Farce Behind the State’s Smokescreen Events on World Wetlands Day
Manipur state celebrated the World Wetlands Day with two events instead of one on February 2 this year. The theme was common to both, “

How a False Hill-Valley Binary is Relentlessly Pushed to Deepen Manipur Conflict
Abstract Writing and representing prolonged conflict faithfully in journalistic or scholastic writings is never easy. This is true for actual subjects of the conflicts writing

Young Lady Turns Passion of Collecting Wildflowers into an Eco-Friendly Business
A 27-year-old lady, Khundrakpam Rani turns her passion into a profitable business reflecting her effort as source of inspiration to many young minds. Khundrakpam Rani

Kuki Militants Turn Their Attacks on Manipur Insurgents Inside Myanmar
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attacks against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

National Education Policy-2020 and My Dear Manipur: Are we Ready for it?
NEP always perceived education’s role as the key to promote human and societal well-being. Again, it is highlighted in NEP that 21st century demands “good,

Many Hiccups Along the Way, but the Indian Republic Marches on
India will once again be celebrating the day it dedicated itself a Republic on this day in 1950, having given itself a constitution as the

Remembering Dr. Jodhachandra Sanasam (Kakaton): Doctor, Poet, but Above all a Good Man
The Buried Placenta My origin, my buried placenta, buried

Joshy Joseph’s “Walking Over Water” Leaves me Reflecting on his Artistic Journey with my Father’s
My father Ashim Ray (1927-86) is considered an exceptional novelist

My Journey to Mt. Everest Base Camp and Mt. Kalapathar With Bijaya Yumlembam as Part of an MMTA Expedition
I would like to take the reference of the All

Koubru Flashpoint is a Reminder That a Reinvention of the Idea of Manipur is Long Overdue
The Koubru tussle is unfortunate, but this was in a

Renaissance in Manipuri Literature: The Age Of Chaoba, Kamal and Anganghal
From the Volume: Confluence: Essays on Manipuri Literature and Culture

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



