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In Myanmar, Resistance Against the Junta, but Also Resistance Against the Resistance
On February 1, Myanmar completed four years of military rule. On this day in 2021 General Min Aung Hlaing staged a coup to oust the
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,
Weekly Digests
If the Political Leadership Were Interested and Willing, Peace Would be Just a Decision Away
Things grow vigorously wherever money is invested liberally and hence,
Irrational Activities Continuing to be Part of Social Life Indicates an Inherent Need for a Reconciliation Between Subjective Aspirations and Objective Consequences
Herbert Spencer is of the view that the working mechanism
The Fallacy of Interpreting Identity Consciousness of the Past From the Vantage of Ethnonationalists of Today
When things get too complicated and stretched, it is often
Aribam Syam Sharma: A Genius in the World of Indian Cinema
In this vast land of India where diversity of culture,
On Mother Language Day, Parents of Small Linguistic Groups Must Pledge to Have Their Children Speak Their Mother Tongues at Home
Among the events that went without the attention they deserved
Women Often are the Most Brutal Gatekeepers of the Patriarchal Order
There can be no doubt that patriarchy, like insurgency, is