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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
Insurgency in Manipur and its Role in the Meitei-Kuki Zo Conflict
The state of Manipur in northeastern India is home to a large number of ethnic groups, each with its own unique cultural identity and historical
Weekly Digests
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
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