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How Identities are Shaped: Reinventing Northeast Identity, Reinventing Indian Identity
The idea of the Northeast is intriguing. It indicates a direction therefore should have remained as an adjectival clause – “north-east”. It indeed does to
Government’s Attempt to Resume Public Transport Sabotaged by Siege of Highways by Kuki-Zomi Militants and CSOs
Since May 3, 2023, the ongoing siege of National Highway 2 (Imphal-Dimapur Road), National Highway 37 (Imphal-Silchar Road), Imphal-Moreh stretch of NH-2 and Asian Highway-1
Manipuri techie empowers displaced woman economy
Manipuri techie who owns a firm based in Singapore gives shaft of light to displaced women of violence hit state providing sustainable livelihood under the
Humanity and the Paradox of Human Progress
As Gandhi said, “The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane”. This reminds us that the essence of humanity lies
Manipur’s List of Horrifying Abnormalities Which Have Become Normalised 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
Failure of Manipur Govt to Protect Lives and Properties Has Put Coexistence of Different Ethnic Groups in Jeopardy
For the last 578 days, since May 3, 2023, India’s north-eastern state of Manipur has witnessed unprecedented turmoil, primarily affecting the Meitei people. The ongoing
Borun Thokchom at IFFI Goa: “Passion and Preparation Key to Overcoming Filmmaking Challenges in Manipur”
Manipur, though small in size, punches well above its weight when it comes to contributions in national and international arenas, particularly in sports, and arts
Is Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 the Solution to Manipur Violence?
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, the British colonial government enacted the Armed Forces Special Powers Ordinance to control the escalating unrest in India.
For Some, Dreams Vanish and Focus Comes Down to Business Alone: NSCN (Unification) Leader Alezo
Ato Kilonser of GPRN/NSCN (Unification) Alezo Venuh spoke to Nirendra Dev for this exclusive interview via tele chats and email interactions. Read on: Your speech on
Weekly Digests
A Memoir Cannot be a Documentary, it Instead Relies on Memory and Impressions of Events on One’s Life: Temsula Ao
Joshy Joseph caught up with Nagaland award winning English author
Ode to the Late Dr. Srikant Dutt, a Steadfast Friend of NE, Once Considered a Star in the Indian Academic Firmament
It was in the fall of 1979 that I first
“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-3 (final)
Part-III — The Abyss (final) There she lay; the early
“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-2
Part-II THE ASCENT Dated the 15th December 2090 Dear Diary,
“3 Stories”: A Chilling Tale of Mental Illness — Part-1
“It was dreams too, which cast a spell of doomsday
Khwairakpam Chaoba’s ‘Basanti Debating Club’ and Birth of a Mid-20th Century Meetei Literally Renaissance Triggered by a Resistance to Identity Hegemony
Basanti Debating Club. What can this Poem by Khwairakpam Chaoba