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Landing in yet another controversy Infamy clouding MPSC

Mark tampering to confusing instructions to candidates. And now allegations that there is no reservation for Scheduled Caste and the infamy of Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) is complete. Not at all acceptable. If what the All Manipur Scheduled Caste Association (AMSCA) has had to say is true then it should be clear that it […]

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Mark tampering to confusing instructions to candidates. And now allegations that there is no reservation for Scheduled Caste and the infamy of Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) is complete. Not at all acceptable. If what the All Manipur Scheduled Caste Association (AMSCA) has had to say is true then it should be clear that it […]

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Gearing up for 2017 to 2019 BJP versus the Cong in NE

BJP versus the Congress. This is primarily what it is going to be when the North East States of Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh go to polls from 2017 to 2019. Early days yet but with the exception of Tripura, where the Left Front has been holding sway for decades, the choice before the […]

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BJP versus the Congress. This is primarily what it is going to be when the North East States of Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh go to polls from 2017 to 2019. Early days yet but with the exception of Tripura, where the Left Front has been holding sway for decades, the choice before the […]

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NE India & Sino-Indian rivalry

NE India & Sino-Indian rivalry The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled on July 12 that China has no historic title over the waters of South China Sea. China claims most of the energy-rich waters through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. Whereas the USA and Japan have raised […]

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NE India & Sino-Indian rivalry The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled on July 12 that China has no historic title over the waters of South China Sea. China claims most of the energy-rich waters through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. Whereas the USA and Japan have raised […]

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Maternal mortality Complications or negligence?

Frankly we are not sure whether the suspension is required or not but the death of a young mother during delivery at RIMS on July 6 is really tragic. Pending a comprehensive enquiry, one doctor has been suspended in connection with the death. Now fellow Gynaecologists have not only openly condemned the suspension order, they […]

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Frankly we are not sure whether the suspension is required or not but the death of a young mother during delivery at RIMS on July 6 is really tragic. Pending a comprehensive enquiry, one doctor has been suspended in connection with the death. Now fellow Gynaecologists have not only openly condemned the suspension order, they […]

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Manipur Myanmar Democracy

“You can change your friend but you cannot change your neighbours”, goes a saying. If we must comment, the saying has a fair dose of truth, even if it does not qualify to be called a universal truth and the same saying applies to neighbouring States/countries. Although there are very few corporate houses in Manipur […]

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“You can change your friend but you cannot change your neighbours”, goes a saying. If we must comment, the saying has a fair dose of truth, even if it does not qualify to be called a universal truth and the same saying applies to neighbouring States/countries. Although there are very few corporate houses in Manipur […]

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The AFSPA verdict

The recent Supreme Court decision to do away with the impunity extended to members of armed forces under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has indeed given a fresh impetus to the human rights movement in the northeast region. While the judgement has been hailed in many quarters, top generals and retired army officers […]

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The recent Supreme Court decision to do away with the impunity extended to members of armed forces under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has indeed given a fresh impetus to the human rights movement in the northeast region. While the judgement has been hailed in many quarters, top generals and retired army officers […]

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Racial discrimination & intolerance of diversity

It appears that racism runs deep in Indian psyche. A girl from Manipur was subjected to all kinds of harassments at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi at the hands of a semi-literate immigration official just because she looks different from typical mainland Indians. Yes, people of the North Eastern region look different from mainland […]

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It appears that racism runs deep in Indian psyche. A girl from Manipur was subjected to all kinds of harassments at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi at the hands of a semi-literate immigration official just because she looks different from typical mainland Indians. Yes, people of the North Eastern region look different from mainland […]

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Race and racism

There can be no doubt that the ugly incident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, on July 9, in which an immigration officer bullied and harangued a woman from Manipur travelling to Seoul, was racist in nature. It is graceful that the external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has now personally apologised to the […]

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There can be no doubt that the ugly incident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, on July 9, in which an immigration officer bullied and harangued a woman from Manipur travelling to Seoul, was racist in nature. It is graceful that the external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has now personally apologised to the […]

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Civil duty so civil law

The Supreme Court’s verdict two days ago, declaring the Army and police are not free to use excess force even under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA-1958, is something long overdue. In fact, this may actually be another interpretation of the spirit of the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee recommendations in 2005. Though this report […]

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The Supreme Court’s verdict two days ago, declaring the Army and police are not free to use excess force even under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA-1958, is something long overdue. In fact, this may actually be another interpretation of the spirit of the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee recommendations in 2005. Though this report […]

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Proposing base year of 1972 Time for all to fill the vacuum

Base year of 1972. This is what has been proposed in the new draft Bill the State Government is currently working on in place of the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, which has been rejected by the President of India. A huge deviation from the base year of 1951 which was included in the previous […]

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Base year of 1972. This is what has been proposed in the new draft Bill the State Government is currently working on in place of the Protection of Manipur Peoples Bill, which has been rejected by the President of India. A huge deviation from the base year of 1951 which was included in the previous […]

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Facing Gender Stereotype

Literally gender equality, also known as sex equality, gender egalitarianism, sexual equality, or equality of the genders, is the view that everyone should receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against based on their gender. This is one of the objectives of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which seeks to create equality […]

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Literally gender equality, also known as sex equality, gender egalitarianism, sexual equality, or equality of the genders, is the view that everyone should receive equal treatment and not be discriminated against based on their gender. This is one of the objectives of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which seeks to create equality […]

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Railway network and highways in landlocked NE

It is long overdue. Of course, we are talking about improving transport infrastructure and connectivity in the North East region. For too long, the North East region has been isolated not because of its mountainous terrain but on account of geo-political considerations. Policy planners and decision makers sitting in the power corridors of New Delhi […]

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It is long overdue. Of course, we are talking about improving transport infrastructure and connectivity in the North East region. For too long, the North East region has been isolated not because of its mountainous terrain but on account of geo-political considerations. Policy planners and decision makers sitting in the power corridors of New Delhi […]

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Manipur melting pot

As much as the ethnic mosaic in Manipur is complex, a solution to its ethnic problem is going to be as difficult. There are too many factors to cover, too many rising ethnic aspirations and nationalisms, each, as Prof. Gangmumei Kamei once said a decade ago in his extremely illuminating “The 2nd Arambam Somorendra Memorial […]

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As much as the ethnic mosaic in Manipur is complex, a solution to its ethnic problem is going to be as difficult. There are too many factors to cover, too many rising ethnic aspirations and nationalisms, each, as Prof. Gangmumei Kamei once said a decade ago in his extremely illuminating “The 2nd Arambam Somorendra Memorial […]

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Dowry system, the truth behind female foeticide

Frankly, we are not sure how rampant is female foeticide in Manipur. But the news report about the State Government’s failure to implement the PCPNDT Act 1994 (Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act) effectively enough is still disturbing. No doubt, Manipur is always having more than its own share of violence against women including rapes, […]

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Frankly, we are not sure how rampant is female foeticide in Manipur. But the news report about the State Government’s failure to implement the PCPNDT Act 1994 (Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act) effectively enough is still disturbing. No doubt, Manipur is always having more than its own share of violence against women including rapes, […]

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Playing political game behind Sports University?

Something is seriously wrong or some people are deliberately playing a nasty game of spoilsport. It appears that there is incongruence between the State Government and the Government of India, particularly Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Whereas the State Government has made it clear that it has handed over 336.93 acres of land to […]

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Something is seriously wrong or some people are deliberately playing a nasty game of spoilsport. It appears that there is incongruence between the State Government and the Government of India, particularly Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Whereas the State Government has made it clear that it has handed over 336.93 acres of land to […]

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Striking the refresh button

There is a timeless saying of Turkish origin, but often attributed to Prophet Mohammed after Francis Bacon did so in an essay once, although his usage too was at best apocryphal. It says: “the mountain did not come to Mohamet so Mohamet went to the mountain,” although the original in Turkish does not bring Mohammad […]

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There is a timeless saying of Turkish origin, but often attributed to Prophet Mohammed after Francis Bacon did so in an essay once, although his usage too was at best apocryphal. It says: “the mountain did not come to Mohamet so Mohamet went to the mountain,” although the original in Turkish does not bring Mohammad […]

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New Caste System

The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for Central Government employees have been accepted with little or no modification by the Union cabinet. Many Central Government employees were optimistically expecting the Cabinet to enhance the entitlements even more than what the commission recommended. This has not happened, but there is little need for them to worry […]

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The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for Central Government employees have been accepted with little or no modification by the Union cabinet. Many Central Government employees were optimistically expecting the Cabinet to enhance the entitlements even more than what the commission recommended. This has not happened, but there is little need for them to worry […]

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‘Disturbed’ status & AFSPA: A suffocating combination

Ostensibly, New Delhi’s infatuation with the dreaded Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA in short runs deep as far as the North Eastern region is concerned. Even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Government of India in condoling the demise of NSCN-IM Chairman Isak Chishi Swu, the Government of India came up with […]

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Ostensibly, New Delhi’s infatuation with the dreaded Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA in short runs deep as far as the North Eastern region is concerned. Even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Government of India in condoling the demise of NSCN-IM Chairman Isak Chishi Swu, the Government of India came up with […]

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NE, tourism potential and poor connectivity

It would not be any exaggeration to say that Korean movies, dramas, music and television serials have struck a chord with the people of Manipur, particularly the youngsters. Even Korean hair-styles have become quite popular among many punky youngsters. It was in this backdrop that Republic of Korea’s ambassador to India Cho Hyun expressed keen […]

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It would not be any exaggeration to say that Korean movies, dramas, music and television serials have struck a chord with the people of Manipur, particularly the youngsters. Even Korean hair-styles have become quite popular among many punky youngsters. It was in this backdrop that Republic of Korea’s ambassador to India Cho Hyun expressed keen […]

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NE, tourism potential and poor connectivity

It would not be any exaggeration to say that Korean movies, dramas, music and television serials have struck a chord with the people of Manipur, particularly the youngsters. Even Korean hair-styles have become quite popular among many punky youngsters. It was in this backdrop that Republic of Korea’s ambassador to India Cho Hyun expressed keen […]

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It would not be any exaggeration to say that Korean movies, dramas, music and television serials have struck a chord with the people of Manipur, particularly the youngsters. Even Korean hair-styles have become quite popular among many punky youngsters. It was in this backdrop that Republic of Korea’s ambassador to India Cho Hyun expressed keen […]

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