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The Indian Constitutional Imagination: Need for a More Accommodative Political Space
“To my mind, a law does not cease to be tyrannical because it is passed by the elected representatives of the people. In fact, you

“Justifications” Often Are Tacit Acknowledgments that Tangible Answers are Beyond Grasp
Knowingly or unknowingly, people are trapped within the unsolved maze of justifications. The social domain, at this stage, or level, where people are engaged in

Culinary Diplomacy – The Way Forward?
Some panic and some not at all, the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur. For the people who have lived under heavy militarisation for the

Was the PR Imposition in Manipur Unavoidable? Is BJP Sacrificing Their State Government in “National Interest”?
After four days of Manipur’s political uncertainties without a popular government since Nongthombam Biren resigned as Chief Minister on February 9, the Central Government on

Biren Singh’s Fall: A Political Chess Game in Manipur
Waari Singbul Network The political tide in Manipur has turned dramatically. Once unthinkable, the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has now reshaped

The Lead Hook of Babu Singh
The world has been running under the rubrics of truth and falsity. This does not mean that there should be two aspects of the world

Quad and AUKUS face an uncertain future under Trump
By David M. Andrews, The Australian National University in Canberra The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.

In Myanmar, Resistance Against the Junta, but Also Resistance Against the Resistance
On February 1, Myanmar completed four years of military rule. On this day in 2021 General Min Aung Hlaing staged a coup to oust the

Uncertainty of Manipur’s Political Situation and Nongthombam Biren’s Government Looms Large
Amidst the violent conflict that has been going on since May 3, 2023, ahead of the upcoming Manipur Assembly session, the simmering discontent amongst the

Manipur’s Transgender Community Are on a Healing Mission of Displaced Children Through Football
Empathizing with the trauma that displaced children are going through,

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

Lifting Prohibition May Not Change Drinking Habits, But No Need to Float Myths About Alcohol Benefits


Tyranny vs Ivory Tower: Manipur Govt’s Unwarranted Curb on Book Publishing is Reminiscent of Kafka’s Castle

Balancing Tradition and Change Without Denying Either is What Makes a Sane Society

Irrational Conservatism Has Been the Pitfall For Many Societies in the Past and Will Remain so in the Future

Politics is no Longer About Morality or Ideology in Manipur, Instead it is Now Completely Transactional

Padmashree Awardee Potloi Artisan Hanjabam Radhe Fears Traditional and Cultural Values of Potloi Will be Lost


Meitei Turban as Parliamentary Uniform is Widely Appreciated Though There Are Also Storms in the Teacups

Aribam Syam Sharma’s Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema Remains Relatively Unsung



Understanding Gender: How Culture and Biology Have Differentiated Gender Roles for Ages

Lived Experiences Have Always Profoundly Influenced Literary Explorations of Fictional Human Characters

Cacophony of a Conundrum: Understanding sexual harassment beyond the condemnation of “Cultural Scavengers”


