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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.
Creative Destruction of a Revolution if not Moderated Can Reduce to Mere Anarchy
Even if the current crisis of ethnic strife were resolved, one still would shudder to think where Manipur might be heading. The course could change
Voices Under Siege: A Call for Citizen Journalists and Responsible Expression in Manipur
The freedom to voice dissent, critique policies, and hold governments accountable is a quintessential hallmark of any thriving democracy. Yet, in today’s India, this fundamental
Has the Global Peacemaker Failed to Pacify Manipur?
First hundred days of Modi 3.0 ended on 17 September last, coinciding with the 74th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi. Acclaimed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Road Map to Resolve Manipur Crisis Hits on the Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Adding another Dimension of Conflict
Though late and not impressive to the people of Manipur, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah came out with a road map to resolve the
Fear of the Tiger and its Poop: Is it truly a Coprophobia?
“LADY MACBETH: Who dares receive it other, As we shall make our griefs and clamour roar Upon his death? MACBETH: I am settled, and bend
Weekly Digests
Fellowship of Poetry with Jayanta Mahapatra
When a poet passes on, the quiver, the flutter of
Manipur Needs the Healing Touch and We Have to do it Ourselves
Civil society will have to find sensible solutions to bring
Manipur’s National Footballer Chinglensana Drops Out of Two International Tournaments After His House Was Burnt in Ethnic Violence
Manipur is regarded as powerhouse of sports in India, and
The Enemy is not Them it is Within us!
If one recognizes existence of a problem and take another
Manipur: This is Not a Time For Finger Pointing
Manipur’s unfolding and extended tragedy, in which two of the
Meitei-Kuki Violence in Manipur: Wounds of History
The suddenness and scale of the communal violence which erupted
Govt’s New Population Control Measure Seems Right Out of the Warped Reality of Alice in Wonderland
Idea of a Sovereign Manipur: Interview of RK Meghen, former Chairman of the United National Liberation Front
The Idea of a Sovereign Zalen’gam: Interview of General Secretary of United Kuki Liberation Front Pu David Haokip
Lifting Prohibition May Not Change Drinking Habits, But No Need to Float Myths About Alcohol Benefits
Aribam Syam Sharma’s Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema Remains Relatively Unsung
Despite Many Challenges Posed by Digital Technology, Many Innovative Writers Continue to Blossom in State
SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum Film Archivist Wins ‘Champions Of Film Heritage Award’
Satyamala Devi: The Life of a Manipuri Princess Who Became the Queen of the Most Powerful 18th Century Ava King
How a 1980s Cinematic Classic Portrayed the Challenges Before Gender Equality in a Man’s World
Jungian Archetype And The Harmful Consequence Of Cultural Stereotype
For the Aspiring Woman, Entrepreneurship can help Beat all odds Besides Levelling out the Gender Playing Field
Understanding Gender: How Culture and Biology Have Differentiated Gender Roles for Ages
Lived Experiences Have Always Profoundly Influenced Literary Explorations of Fictional Human Characters
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