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Perceived State Inaction and SoO Dynamics are Reconfiguring Ethnic Power, Territory, and Conflict in Manipur
The violence that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023 which has completed three years in May 2026 did not simply produce a binary conflict
Growing Up With the Scroll — The Adults it Shaped
We spend a lot of time talking about how social media is shaping younger people. What we don’t talk about as much is how much
Patriotism for Patriotism’s Sake: A Reflection on the Chronological Observance of Khongjom Day
Every year, on the 23rd of April, the people of Manipur solemnly observe Khongjom Day to commemorate the valiant sacrifice of Manipuri warriors who laid
India: Oil palm individualizing the use of collective land in Manipur
The introduction of oil palm in new locations brings about land use changes which causes long-term disruption. It is not only the health of the
English Translation of M.K. Binodini’s Asangba Nongjabi, included in MU graduation English Literature course
The English translation of M.K. Binodini’s classic “Asangba Nongjabi”, by her son Somi Roy, has been included for English literature under-graduation study of the Manipur
The Lotus Amidst the Fire: Reclaiming Buddha’s Wisdom in a World Torn by War
Ahimsa Paramo Dharma, Dharma Hinsa Tathaiva Cha (Non-violence is the highest duty/virtue, and so too is violence in defence of righteousness/dharma). This profound dictum, though
Remembering the Search for the Ideas of History, Conflict Related Sense of Justice, Law and Rectitude in Ratan Thiyam’s Plays
The prospect of writing history, especially when it involved wars, must be so much the simpler for those who won. In fact, it is often
Delegating UAPA Powers to Head Constables and Havildars Risks Recreating the Culture of AFSPA-Style Impunity in the Entire State of Manipur
The April 22, 2026 notification issued by the Manipur Home Department – empowering officers not below the rank of Head Constable/Havildar as “Designated Authority” under
Nero Fiddles While Rome Burned: A Refection on the Manipur Crisis (May 3, 2023 – Present)
The phrase “Nero was fiddling while Rome was burning” has long stood as a powerful metaphor for leadership failure in times of crisis. It evokes
Weekly Digests
Is Manipur Vital, Living and Creative or is it Merely Existing?
February 24, 1826 would count as one of the most,
Green on the Wane: The Silent Crisis of Our Disappearing Forest
I do not write this as an expert in climate
Gender Inequality: The Invisible Fault Line that Shapes Every Conflict
Conflict is often described in terms of territory, politics, and
In Loving Memory of Dr. M. Kirti Singh, Scholar and Humanist
With profound grief , an irreparable sense of loss and
Assistant Professor Atom Annupama Converts Waste into Wealth, Builds Green Startup from Banana Fibre
Translating the knowledge gained from years of research, Dr Atom
The Nouveau Riche Culture and the Spreading Trend of Big-Fat Meitei Wedding Spectacle
The traditional Meitei wedding, rooted in indigenous rituals and community-oriented
Manipur’s Peace Model Cannot be a Bilateral Matter Between Kukis and Meiteis
Time to Delink Tribal and Scheduled Tribe, the Two Must Cease to be Treated as Synonymous
Manipuri Cinema Today, and Where It’s Headed: Insights from MSFDS Secretary
I’m Not a Robot Review: A Haunting Reflection on Humanity and AI
Award Winning “Boong” is a Film about a Boy’s Dream, a Mother’s Strength and a Society’s Truth
Challenges of Rational and Appropriate Westernisation Amongst Contemporary Manipuri Women
Women in Crime in Manipur Are Almost Always More Sinned Against Than They Have Sinned
Woollen Knitted Shoe Maker Muktamani Fights Poverty’s Odds to Ultimately Deserved to be Honoured With Padma Shri
Curtailing The Adverse Effects of Invasive Aquatic Species Will Help in Rejuvenating Kongba River of Manipur
Expert Suggests Ways to Develop Natural Habitat of Manipuri Kombirei to Make it Bloom in Abundance Once Again
Kongba River Faces Alarming Pollution Crisis: Crucial Need of the Hour is to Preserve Vital Water Source
