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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

The First Use of Weaponised Drones in a Civil Conflict in India
On the 1st of September this year, a rather strange history was scripted, leaving behind a trail of dead and injured civilians and evoking national

NE Women’s Group Appeals to President of India to Intervene on Rights Activist Babloo’s Behalf
A North East Women’s group has appealed to the President of India, Draupadi Murmu to intervene on behalf of Babloo Loitongbam, a very well known

Is the Leakage of the Intelligence Input Over 900 Kuki Militants Entering Manipur a Ploy for a Greater Gameplan
The minds of the people of Manipur particularly the Meiteis have been terrorised further for more than 10 days since the leakage of the intelligence

Strengthening Manipuri Cinema: The Vital Role of Film Critics in Light of Laapataa Ladies’ Oscar Entry
Just as Tessa Perkins articulated in her essay The Myth of Stereotypes (1979) that stereotypes are not necessarily negative, false, or harmful, it is essential

Crisis of Faith in Politics in Manipur’s Absurd Theatre
“Democracy is the worst system if not for the others”. These words by Winston Churchill continue to haunt every time elections are held under the

Haobam Paban Kumar: A Distinct Voice of Manipuri Cinema
With his first-ever retrospective featuring at the 5th edition of the Indian Documentary Film Festival of Bhubaneswar (IDFFB 2024), Manipuri filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar has

Meena Longjam’s Andro Dreams* Continues Global Success, Selected for 13th Iran International FICTS Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Meena Longjam’s documentary *Andro Dreams* continues to receive international accolades, with its latest selection for the prestigious 13th Iran International FICTS Festival.



