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Chief Minister Biren Continues to Highlight the Issue of Illegal Immigrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh as Well
While the violent conflict due to the Kuki-Zomi militants’ attack against the Meiteis and the reprisals since May 3, 2023 is witnessing fewer killings in

The Road to Tyranny is Always Paved with Intoxication of Newfound Power
Two things always hover up amidst the chaos and anarchy – a strong moral urge, and the idea of deliverance. This moral urge takes no

Need for Inculcating Value Based Education for a Better Tomorrow
Education is not merely about teaching and learning within the four walls of a room. Education is also about imparting the right values and making

Does Manipur’s New Governor Mean Business or is he Just Another Listening Posts of the Centre in the State
After six months without one, Manipur has a new full-fledged Governor. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a 1984 batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IAS officer, who retired as home

Despite Manipur Government’s Denial of Its Existence, Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) Emerges as the Unified Body Representing Kuki-Zomi Tribes in Talks with Centre
In a significant development, on the 626th day of the violent conflict in Manipur since May 3, 2023, due to the attacks against the Meiteis

Addressing the Underlying Conflict in Manipur Will be the Only Means of Reducing Grievances of Travelers
The conflict that erupts since 3rd May 2023 in Manipur have paralyzed the transportation system disrupting mobility, trade and access to essential services in the

Laishram Kamalbabu’s Enforced Disappearance Case Highlighted at Geneva Congress
The case of enforced disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu, who has been missing since November 25, 2024, was brought to international attention by Amnesty International during

As Ethnic Conflict Rages on, Manipur’s List of Normalised Abnormalities Continues to Grow
Manipur’s myriad problems do not certainly present a straightforward visage, layered as they are in a maze of hierarchical quagmire of problematic propositions, and each

Will the Authorities be Able to Fulfill the New Year Wishes of the Internally Displaced Persons of Manipur?
The ongoing conflict that began since 3rd May 2023 created profound and far reaching impacts on the people of the state, affecting every aspect of

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

21st Century: The Era of Deep Generalists and How NEP-2020 Addresses the Challenge
Overture The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) gives especial



