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Reverse Democracy: An Undreamed Era
The backsliding of democracy is not a new phenomenon to most of us. The global political scenario has its bitter moments in recent times. In
Government Needs to Change its Attitude to the Violent Conflict In Manipur and the Approach to Resolving the Almost 20-Months Conflict
Since May 3, 2023, Manipur has been mired in a violent conflict that has left its people in distress and disarray. Over 19 months have
Dada at Ninety, Cinema at Hundred and Sahoo at Hundred and One!
Not long ago, a poet summed up in style: Cinema theatres are the psycho-analytical clinics of the working class. But the reality of this clinic
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
Does Truth Always Triumph or is it a Case of Triumphs Becoming Truth
They say truth triumphs. But how can anybody be so
Beating of the Sacred Senbung at Kangla and its Significance
Kangla Fort is in the news once again. This time
Manipur Youth Marchis Moirangthem Commercially Produces Eco-Friendly Charcoal Made of Rice Husk and Waste Paper
Climate change has become so evident that responsibility of each
Muivah told me, “Jamir we may not meet again”, I too replied “no need”: S C Jamir
Veteran Naga leader and former Chief Minister, S C Jamir,
Manipur Must Think Beyond Zero Sum Games and the Notion of Survival of the Fittest
The logics of conflict, it is often said, can hardly
After God, the Land and More
Generations Come and Generations Go, But the Earth Remains Forever