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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
Between Roots and Progress: Why Culture must not Hinder Development
Culture forms the very basis of any society. It shapes identity, sustains collective memory, and provides individuals with a sense of belonging. Among the Tangkhul
Weekly Digests
Phouoibee and The Silent Performer: Manipur’s Festival Triumph and the Bigger Question
A quiet yet impactful wave emerges from the paddy fields
MK Binodini – A Piece of Shillong Will Forever Remain Manipur
In the wake of the current controversy over the demolition of Redlands, the old summer residence of Manipur Maharajas during the British days, we are reproducing this poignant reminiscence of Redlands by the late much revered Imasi M.K.Binodini transliterated into English by Pradip Phanjoubam from the original Manipuri
What PUCL Report is Silent about Ironically Reveals More Than Conceals
The nearly 700 pages report on Manipur’s ethnic crisis by
The Era of Copy and Paste
“The victorious career of Gureeb Nuwaz clearly proves, that during
My View on What is Home and What its Deeper Significances are?
“A man travels the world over in search of what
Two Girls from Manipur Provide a Glimpse into a Brave New Moral World
Twenty-five months after a violent ethnic conflict between Meiteis and
Why is the NE Not Getting its Fair Share of the Approximate Annual Rs. 1 Lakh Crore CSR Fund
The Idea of a Sovereign Socialist Manipur: Interview of Nonglen Meitei of Maoist Communist Party Manipur
Human Hand is a Miracle Which Prompted the Joke Mankind Exceeded Evolution by 10 Fingers
Digital Version of Brojendragee Luhongba Screenings Receive Great Deal of Audience
The Cinematic Brilliance of SN Chand as Seen Through the Len of Brogendragee Luhongba
Assam Paves the Way for Manipuri Film Studies – Why is Manipur Dragging its Feet?
In Patriarchy’s Toxicity, the Masculine Perpetrator is as Much a Victim Sobbing in Solitude
Woman Entrepreneur Continues to Earn Laurels With Her Lotus Silk Fabric Innovations
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
