By Garga Chatterjee Few things capture the seat-at-big-table yearnings of something as petty as Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan as the launch of the 12 language 24X7 tourist helpline launched on February 8, 2016 by Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tour…
By Garga Chatterjee Few things capture the seat-at-big-table yearnings of something as petty as Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan as the launch of the 12 language 24X7 tourist helpline launched on February 8, 2016 by Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture. As some aspirational browns want to look and act like whites while retaining Bollywood
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/white-and-brown-sahibs-first-only-then-the-native-speakers/
By Pradip Phanjoubam (This article was first published in the Indian Express in its Sunday edition, February 28, 2016) What is it to be Indian for a Manipuri? Before attempting an answer, a caveat: the Manipuri identity itself is hotly contested between the state’s many ethnic communities. This is particularly so in recent times with
By Pradip Phanjoubam (This article was first published in the Indian Express in its Sunday edition, February 28, 2016) What is it to be Indian for a Manipuri? Before attempting an answer, a caveat: the Manipuri identity itself is hotly contested between the state’s many ethnic communities. This is particularly so in recent times with
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/03/the-face-of-another-nationalism/
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 By: Seram Neken Manipur state witnesses frequent acts of grave injustice to children below 18 years of age. Cruelty to children in the form of assaults, neglects, abuses, rapes and murders has…
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 By: Seram Neken Manipur state witnesses frequent acts of grave injustice to children below 18 years of age. Cruelty to children in the form of assaults, neglects, abuses, rapes and murders has been a normal happening in the state, as far as the various media reports
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/new-teeth-in-child-laws/
By Oken Jeet Sandham Again, as usual, I have seen a story with a photograph in “The Morung Express” – February 16 Edition. “No textbooks, no classes” ran the lead story. The picture of Government Primary School, Mezoma was given as locked because of the non-availability of textbooks meant for teaching the students. I am
By Oken Jeet Sandham Again, as usual, I have seen a story with a photograph in “The Morung Express” – February 16 Edition. “No textbooks, no classes” ran the lead story. The picture of Government Primary School, Mezoma was given as locked because of the non-availability of textbooks meant for teaching the students. I am
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/it-is-the-same-story-again-of-the-government-schools/
By Pradip Phanjoubam For political observers who wish to know more of Manipur and its complex maze of interrelated issues, often not complementary to each other, new encouraging vantages are now available for them. This is especially so for those who b…
By Pradip Phanjoubam For political observers who wish to know more of Manipur and its complex maze of interrelated issues, often not complementary to each other, new encouraging vantages are now available for them. This is especially so for those who by the compulsions of their services land up in the state and are expected
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/books-wellknown-tv-journalists-enrich-the-sparse-library-of-quality-literature-on-manipurs-and-the-northeasts-dark-time/
By- Kh. Ibomcha In India, the idea of national or anti-national is determined by what you eat: if you eat dal-makhoni, you are national, and if you don’t, then an anti-national. To them, RSS families, Modi Bhaktas, Ramdeva and people like Anupam Kher are categorized as nationalist, while Dalits, muslims, socialist, seculars, radical students, logical
By- Kh. Ibomcha In India, the idea of national or anti-national is determined by what you eat: if you eat dal-makhoni, you are national, and if you don’t, then an anti-national. To them, RSS families, Modi Bhaktas, Ramdeva and people like Anupam Kher are categorized as nationalist, while Dalits, muslims, socialist, seculars, radical students, logical
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/of-national-and-antinational/
— Need for a Mass Movement — By Seram Neken It is the ardent responsibility of the related government and non-government agencies to spread mass awareness on child rights to the people through continued mass media campaigns across the state. Although described as the most reasoned and thoughtful among living creatures, human beings are also
— Need for a Mass Movement — By Seram Neken It is the ardent responsibility of the related government and non-government agencies to spread mass awareness on child rights to the people through continued mass media campaigns across the state. Although described as the most reasoned and thoughtful among living creatures, human beings are also
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/child-rights-protection/
By Raghavan Srinivasan It appears that the BJP-led government at the centre will have to wait a while to ratify President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh in the Budget Session of Parliament beginning February 23, with the matter pending before the Supreme Court. As per Article 356 of the Constitution, the proclamation of President’s Rule will
By Raghavan Srinivasan It appears that the BJP-led government at the centre will have to wait a while to ratify President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh in the Budget Session of Parliament beginning February 23, with the matter pending before the Supreme Court. As per Article 356 of the Constitution, the proclamation of President’s Rule will
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/presidents-rule-in-arunachal-pradesh-are-the-people-being-consulted/
By Tinky Ningombam It is interesting to notice certain cue words and coinages in the public discourses in the country at a particular time. Be it AAP’s bombardment of the word “aam aadmi”, or the cacophony of voices for “Make in India”, or the closer to home issue of “integrity”. Certain words becomes synonymous with
By Tinky Ningombam It is interesting to notice certain cue words and coinages in the public discourses in the country at a particular time. Be it AAP’s bombardment of the word “aam aadmi”, or the cacophony of voices for “Make in India”, or the closer to home issue of “integrity”. Certain words becomes synonymous with
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/blame-game-our-state-of-affairs/
By Oken Jeet Sandham Many of our Village Guards in ENPO areas are not well equipped. They are equipped with vintage “303 Rifles” which were widely used in World War I & II. Most of these weapons are now in Army Museums of foreign countries. Strangely, some of our Village Guards are discharging their duties
By Oken Jeet Sandham Many of our Village Guards in ENPO areas are not well equipped. They are equipped with vintage “303 Rifles” which were widely used in World War I & II. Most of these weapons are now in Army Museums of foreign countries. Strangely, some of our Village Guards are discharging their duties
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/modernizing-village-guards-will-solve-many-problems-in-enpo-areas/
By Kh.Ibomcha For almost a week, my circle of friends were excited by the very thought of taking part the peace rally organized by AMUCO, CCSK and UCM on the 6th Feb of 2016 aiming at rebuilding a common future of Kangleiyeits as desired by them cuttin…
By Kh.Ibomcha For almost a week, my circle of friends were excited by the very thought of taking part the peace rally organized by AMUCO, CCSK and UCM on the 6th Feb of 2016 aiming at rebuilding a common future of Kangleiyeits as desired by them cutting across ethnic barriers. We hoped the rally would
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/somewhere-something-is-missing/
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Please allow me to draw your kind attention to the conditions of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) which I would describe as not very admirable today. Both the organizations are in debilitating conditions languishing for your attention that may restore to them their
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Please allow me to draw your kind attention to the conditions of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) which I would describe as not very admirable today. Both the organizations are in debilitating conditions languishing for your attention that may restore to them their
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/revamping-science-technology-in-manipur-an-open-letter-to-the-chief-minister-manipur/
By Oken Jeet Sandham About a year back, a high-profile team led by State Home Minister Y Patton visited Shamator areas and later Tuensang areas. Shamator is Sub-Division under Tuensang District. The purpose of the visits to these areas was mainly to me…
By Oken Jeet Sandham About a year back, a high-profile team led by State Home Minister Y Patton visited Shamator areas and later Tuensang areas. Shamator is Sub-Division under Tuensang District. The purpose of the visits to these areas was mainly to meet and interact with the leaders and communities belonging to Chang and Yimchunger
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/immediate-measures-to-defuse-crisis-in-kiphire-areas/
By Garga Chatterjee The specter of Partition continues to loom large in the politics of the subcontinent. How one imagines the Partition and how it came about is also intricately tied with how one imagines oneself – this being particularly true for those born late enough to have no direct access to any first-hand pre-partition
By Garga Chatterjee The specter of Partition continues to loom large in the politics of the subcontinent. How one imagines the Partition and how it came about is also intricately tied with how one imagines oneself – this being particularly true for those born late enough to have no direct access to any first-hand pre-partition
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/the-mobile-middle-class-at-home-everywhere-including-homes-of-others/
By Kh. Ibomcha Last week, on my way back to home from work, over the loudspeaker I heard a familiar voice, the voice of a renowned Maniwood director, ardently publicizing the news of Baba Ramdeva’s five-day-visit to the state capital (from feb.13 to17, 2016) during which he will impart yoga to the people of Kangleipak
By Kh. Ibomcha Last week, on my way back to home from work, over the loudspeaker I heard a familiar voice, the voice of a renowned Maniwood director, ardently publicizing the news of Baba Ramdeva’s five-day-visit to the state capital (from feb.13 to17, 2016) during which he will impart yoga to the people of Kangleipak
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/of-yoga-culture-and-domination/
By Bobo Khuraijam The swirls and the sways, gentle undulations of bodies in motion along with tunes and rhythms of well composed music, specifically designed to blend with the narrative of the play lifted the audiences to a height of evening glory. Shi…
By Bobo Khuraijam The swirls and the sways, gentle undulations of bodies in motion along with tunes and rhythms of well composed music, specifically designed to blend with the narrative of the play lifted the audiences to a height of evening glory. Shivering weather of Wakching was shooed away by the dancers of Jawaharlal Nehru
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/festival-of-dance-drama-an-candid-revisit/
By Chingakham Dina, Arambam Karamjit, Khwairakpam Sunita Self sufficiency village economy in Thailand was introduced by His Majesty the king of Thailand and the philosophy of this Sufficiency Economy is applied at household level. The importance of thi…
By Chingakham Dina, Arambam Karamjit, Khwairakpam Sunita Self sufficiency village economy in Thailand was introduced by His Majesty the king of Thailand and the philosophy of this Sufficiency Economy is applied at household level. The importance of this village economy model was felt the fruitful result when there was economic crisis in Thailand in 1997.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/village-economy-model-in-thailand/
By Nehginpao Kipgen It has been 150 days since the killing of 9 civilians, including an eleven-year-old boy in Churachandpur, Manipur, Northeast India. The tribal or hill people, under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC), continue to demand for j…
By Nehginpao Kipgen It has been 150 days since the killing of 9 civilians, including an eleven-year-old boy in Churachandpur, Manipur, Northeast India. The tribal or hill people, under the aegis of Joint Action Committee (JAC), continue to demand for justice while the dead bodies lie in the district hospital morgue. The deaths were a
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/politics-of-3-bills-and-9-unburied-bodies-in-manipur/
By Heikrujam Nabashyam Since the beginning of 2002, more precisely March 6, 2002 subject to correction, Manipur is in the safe hands of CM O. Ibobi Singh and his cabinet. Till date, the 14 long years of unbroken rule of the state in the first two decad…
By Heikrujam Nabashyam Since the beginning of 2002, more precisely March 6, 2002 subject to correction, Manipur is in the safe hands of CM O. Ibobi Singh and his cabinet. Till date, the 14 long years of unbroken rule of the state in the first two decades of the 21st century have raised a basic
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/communal-manipur-government/
By Garga Chatterjee On January 16, with much fanfare, the Union government announced its “Start-up India” scheme. On attendance were big people, big enough not to deserve any income tax break in their next seven lives. But this is precisely what the Governmentr of India (GOI) has offered – an income tax exemption for first
By Garga Chatterjee On January 16, with much fanfare, the Union government announced its “Start-up India” scheme. On attendance were big people, big enough not to deserve any income tax break in their next seven lives. But this is precisely what the Governmentr of India (GOI) has offered – an income tax exemption for first
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/startup-india-scheme-will-atrociously-end-up-transferring-the-poor-mans-money-to-the-rich/
