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The Promise to be Killed Last, and the Illusion This is a Reward
Even those who have not read Homer’s “Odyssey”, an account of the great seafaring Greek warrior and king of Ithaca, Ulysses, sea journey home would

The Silence of Survivors: Breaking the Stigma and Cultivating Empathy
It is profoundly disturbing how survivors of sexual abuse are often blamed and labeled with derogatory names such as “wicked,” “attention seekers,” or “gold diggers.”

Assam Paves the Way for Manipuri Film Studies – Why is Manipur Dragging its Feet?
The inclusion of Manipuri films into the Bachelor of Arts (Manipuri) curriculum at Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, marks a watershed moment in academic discourse, reflecting

Kuki-Zomi’s Defiance of Manipur Government Continues
Since the outbreak of violent conflict on May 3 last year in Churachandpur where Kuki-Zomi militants attacked the Meiteis and burned down their houses and

Manipuri Cinema and the Evolving Status of Women in Society: A Comparative Critique of Brojendragee Luhongba and Nungshibeine Nungshimanbei
Cinema, as an art form, often serves as a mirror of society, reflecting its multifaceted issues, cultural norms, and evolving perspectives. Through motion picture storytelling,

Dialogue is the Way to Lasting Peaceful Solution to Manipur’s Current Crisis
Diverse meanings on the roadmap for ‘peace’ in Manipur? The Prime Minister, Home Minister and Chief Minister have time again said ‘normalcy or peace has

Government Schemes Nurture Northeast India’s Cinematic Talent
MFDS Press Release The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, is actively promoting a vibrant film culture in Northeast India through

To Break the Conflict Trap, the Firm Message Must be There is no Reward Waiting
Manipur continues to be trapped in the dark bottomless abyss it began descending into on May 3, 2023 when a violent conflict broke out between

Does the Century-Old Land Dispute between Two Tangkhul Villages Suddenly Turn into Violent Clash?
While the violent conflict between the Kuki-Zomi militants and Meities since May 2023 continues for more than 520 days unabated with new dimensions, a sudden



