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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

The Developing Friction in Leimakhong Area can add Another Dimension to the Violent Conflict in Manipur
Amidst the continued violent conflict due to Kuki-Zomi militants attack against the Meiteis since May 3, 2023, skirmishes between the Kuki-Zomis and the Naga tribes

EIIFF Aims to Rebuild Manipur’s Image and Reaffirm Its Identity, Says Festival Director Sunzu Bachaspatimayum
Jean-Luc Godard, one of the icons of the French New Wave, once said, “Photography is truth. Cinema is truth 24 frames per second,” emphasizing the

Adolescent Mental Health: The Hidden Crisis That Needs Attention
As the world grapples with the challenges of a rapidly changing society, a silent crisis is unfolding among our youth. Behind the masks of smiles,

A Prayer for the New Year 2025 and Manipur’s Redemption Song
It’s a new year already. Even though there cannot possibly be any particular beginning or an end point in a circle, there is nothing unreal

The 31st Edition of Imphal Book Fair 2024 Offers Hope and Power of Knowledge Amidst Chaos Situation in Manipur
Organizing a book fair during the ongoing unrest situation of Manipur symbolizes resilience, hope, enduring power of knowledge and holds profound significance amidst chaos. Celebration

The fall of Assad opens a new era for Syria and the Middle East
By Mauro Primavera, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan in Milano A rebel coalition led by HTS has brought down Assad’s regime, opening a new chapter

Year End: Manipur Violence Which Erupted on May 3, 2023, Witnessed Some of the Most Horrific Violence in 2024
In Manipur, the year 2024 too has passed with full of turmoil and turbulence witnessing acts of terrorism by the Kuki-Zomi militants killing Meitei civilians

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

Team of Two Theatre Directors Portray King Bhagyachandra as a genius and statesman
The following is a 15-year-old review of a play in

The Beautiful Legends and Myths of the Meeteis About Sacred Koubru Chinggoirol
Introduction: Once our religious scholars said, “Koubru is the top
Controversy Over National Sports University Shows Evidences That Inept Handling by State Government Led to Ugly Inter-Community Frictions
The conflict over the land where India’s only National Sports
Revivalism Instinct in Advanced and Backward Societies Compared in the Light of Postmodernity, and the Consequences This Phenomenon May Bring
Anthony Giddens posits that the condition in late modernity has



