Lifecycle ceremonies of the Zeliangrong of Northeast – Part 1

Dr Budha Kamei The present paper attempts to look into the various rites and ceremonies by which Zeliangrong society marks the physiological phases of human life and all its crises and transitions. These rites and ceremonies are mainly concerned with securing the active help of the God and passive for bearable of the malignant spirits, […]

Dr Budha Kamei The present paper attempts to look into the various rites and ceremonies by which Zeliangrong society marks the physiological phases of human life and all its crises and transitions. These rites and ceremonies are mainly concerned with securing the active help of the God and passive for bearable of the malignant spirits, […]

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You need to give up ‘Giving up’

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Are you afraid to raise your hand in the class to ask the teacher for your doubts just because your friends sitting at the back of you will call you, “Over smart kid?” Are you scared to raise questions thinking the question might be stupid and all will laugh at you? Are you […]

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Are you afraid to raise your hand in the class to ask the teacher for your doubts just because your friends sitting at the back of you will call you, “Over smart kid?” Are you scared to raise questions thinking the question might be stupid and all will laugh at you? Are you […]

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As PR is out of option, our High Court seems to be the only hope left

Dr Th Suresh Singh With the dateline of assembly election approaching, President’s rule is out of question now. Even if Modi Government wants it, it has to take election Commmission’s approval; and this is unlikely and impossible. I still maintain that PR must have been imposed before election notification. Had that been, BJP would have […]

Dr Th Suresh Singh With the dateline of assembly election approaching, President’s rule is out of question now. Even if Modi Government wants it, it has to take election Commmission’s approval; and this is unlikely and impossible. I still maintain that PR must have been imposed before election notification. Had that been, BJP would have […]

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Mammography and its role in early detection of breast cancer

Dr Momocha Thangjam Imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis of breast disease and early detection of breast cancer. Mammography and Ultrasound are the first line investigations for the imaging of breasts. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. It is used to find breast tumors and cancer in women who either have no signs […]

Dr Momocha Thangjam Imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis of breast disease and early detection of breast cancer. Mammography and Ultrasound are the first line investigations for the imaging of breasts. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. It is used to find breast tumors and cancer in women who either have no signs […]

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Education – The way I see it

Samarjit Kambam Teaching is an ever evolving process. Traditional system of education has become old school. Nowadays teaching has become a creative and interactive vocation with many technical aides contributing to the process. As per my opinion, education is “Preparing a learner for a better tomorrow”. Even though, I, being a novice in the podium […]

Samarjit Kambam Teaching is an ever evolving process. Traditional system of education has become old school. Nowadays teaching has become a creative and interactive vocation with many technical aides contributing to the process. As per my opinion, education is “Preparing a learner for a better tomorrow”. Even though, I, being a novice in the podium […]

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A species in danger of extinction: Clouded leopard

Rahul Ashem Clouded leopard is a flagship species for the conservation of ecosystem services and habitats as well as to the human environment Small cat’s population in the wild is unknown in the state. It is due to the extensive fragmentation, degradation and forest conversion in the surrounding ecosystems. Most of the protected areas and […]

Rahul Ashem Clouded leopard is a flagship species for the conservation of ecosystem services and habitats as well as to the human environment Small cat’s population in the wild is unknown in the state. It is due to the extensive fragmentation, degradation and forest conversion in the surrounding ecosystems. Most of the protected areas and […]

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Much ado about Babu-dom

Lunminthang Haokip Origin of Babu: In British India, Babu was a term used to address an Indian Clerk in the way the word ‘Mister’ was used. The honorific suffix to one’s name became popular in the 20th Century; more so in Bengal where the diversified equivalents, ‘Babushona,’ or ‘Babuji’ denoted deeper show of respect to […]

Lunminthang Haokip Origin of Babu: In British India, Babu was a term used to address an Indian Clerk in the way the word ‘Mister’ was used. The honorific suffix to one’s name became popular in the 20th Century; more so in Bengal where the diversified equivalents, ‘Babushona,’ or ‘Babuji’ denoted deeper show of respect to […]

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Social significance of Nanu festival

Dr Budha Kamei Introduction: The Zeliangrong, one of the natives of North East belong to the Tibeto-Burman family of the Mongoloid racial stock. Tradition says, the ancestors of Zeliangrong originated from a cave known as Mahou Taobei; they moved to Makhel and to Ramting Kabin, and then to Makuilongdi, Senapati District of Manipur. From Makuilongdi, […]

Dr Budha Kamei Introduction: The Zeliangrong, one of the natives of North East belong to the Tibeto-Burman family of the Mongoloid racial stock. Tradition says, the ancestors of Zeliangrong originated from a cave known as Mahou Taobei; they moved to Makhel and to Ramting Kabin, and then to Makuilongdi, Senapati District of Manipur. From Makuilongdi, […]

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One day my birthday will be a National holiday!

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam I know your pillow is wet every night; crying, thinking that you no longer worth living. I know you are afraid of what your neighbour might say if they know you want to be a singer/dancer in your doctor and engineer erupted environ. Ask this right now to yourself, “Are you not afraid […]

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam I know your pillow is wet every night; crying, thinking that you no longer worth living. I know you are afraid of what your neighbour might say if they know you want to be a singer/dancer in your doctor and engineer erupted environ. Ask this right now to yourself, “Are you not afraid […]

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Poll theatrics in Manipur

Free Thinker Political leaders are busy in election hustings for the approaching polls on 4th and 8th March. They are criticizing one another; blaming one another for the sorry state of affairs of the State. It has become an open competition for polemics and tirades. Who is more corrupt? Who is more patriotic? Who is […]

Free Thinker Political leaders are busy in election hustings for the approaching polls on 4th and 8th March. They are criticizing one another; blaming one another for the sorry state of affairs of the State. It has become an open competition for polemics and tirades. Who is more corrupt? Who is more patriotic? Who is […]

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Indian democracy on the verge?

Samarjit Kambam Parliamentary democracy in India is hailed as one of the largest democracy in the world. This may deem theoretically sound, yet functionally, this system is permeated with many ills that are eating into the very vital foundations of its being. Democracy implies norms and values which are enshrined in our Constitution. However, these […]

Samarjit Kambam Parliamentary democracy in India is hailed as one of the largest democracy in the world. This may deem theoretically sound, yet functionally, this system is permeated with many ills that are eating into the very vital foundations of its being. Democracy implies norms and values which are enshrined in our Constitution. However, these […]

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Political consciousness through self introspection: Your shadow, your reflection

RK Rajeebsana Yes, we can understand, acknowledge and know a particular society just by a mere look on the constituent political class of people that exist in a particular society. We do know a particular kind of culture superficially, by just looking at women of that particular society as women being consider as the cultural […]

RK Rajeebsana Yes, we can understand, acknowledge and know a particular society just by a mere look on the constituent political class of people that exist in a particular society. We do know a particular kind of culture superficially, by just looking at women of that particular society as women being consider as the cultural […]

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Last ray of hope

(Courtesy The Statesman) Yambem Laba United Naga Council general secretary, S Milan, says that the core issue behind the economic blockade it has imposed in Manipur has never been understood, even by the media. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has a history of jumping guns. In 2004,he could not wait for then Prime Minister […]

(Courtesy The Statesman) Yambem Laba United Naga Council general secretary, S Milan, says that the core issue behind the economic blockade it has imposed in Manipur has never been understood, even by the media. Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has a history of jumping guns. In 2004,he could not wait for then Prime Minister […]

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Your lotus mind

Mickey Mehta Choking on air, breathing in pollutants, developing allergic reactions to known and unknown pathogens and sitting on a volcano of infectious and emerging diseases that can explode and devastate entire cities, is India’s current claim to fame. Read any international advisory and be warned of entering metros which are termed as ‘Gas Chambers’ […]

Mickey Mehta Choking on air, breathing in pollutants, developing allergic reactions to known and unknown pathogens and sitting on a volcano of infectious and emerging diseases that can explode and devastate entire cities, is India’s current claim to fame. Read any international advisory and be warned of entering metros which are termed as ‘Gas Chambers’ […]

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My torn shirt will cost millions in auction one day

Birkarnelzelzit If people tease you just because you wear torn dresses, never feel down for that, just walk up and tell them, “One day, this torn shirt and pant will cost millions of dollars in auction.” That is the best way to shut the mouth of those cheap surroundings. Life is meant to be damn […]

Birkarnelzelzit If people tease you just because you wear torn dresses, never feel down for that, just walk up and tell them, “One day, this torn shirt and pant will cost millions of dollars in auction.” That is the best way to shut the mouth of those cheap surroundings. Life is meant to be damn […]

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Women’s reservation to correct some of the traditional/ customary

Ninglun Hanghal Many will argue and have already argued that there is no restriction for women if she wants to contest election – be it local polls, state or general election. There have also been numerous arguments and remarks – why should women need reservation? Who stop (ed) them to contest election? Indeed, there is […]

Ninglun Hanghal Many will argue and have already argued that there is no restriction for women if she wants to contest election – be it local polls, state or general election. There have also been numerous arguments and remarks – why should women need reservation? Who stop (ed) them to contest election? Indeed, there is […]

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History, pathology, clinical symptom and prophylaxis of rabies

Ronald Panmei Rabies, also called Hydrophobia(Lyssa, Rage or Mad dog) is a deadly virus spread to people or another animal from bites of rabies infected animal. It is an acute viral encephalitis(inflammation of brain) which affects man and other warm blooded animals.The symptoms are characterized by signs of abnormal behavior, nervous disturbances, impairment of consciousness, […]

Ronald Panmei Rabies, also called Hydrophobia(Lyssa, Rage or Mad dog) is a deadly virus spread to people or another animal from bites of rabies infected animal. It is an acute viral encephalitis(inflammation of brain) which affects man and other warm blooded animals.The symptoms are characterized by signs of abnormal behavior, nervous disturbances, impairment of consciousness, […]

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Involve the States more in higher education

CN Krishnan Every year, India dreams of its higher educational institutions rising up to world standards in terms of ranking, number of peer-reviewed publications, and awards for research. It dreams of this despite reports that almost three-fourths of the graduates emerging from these colleges and universities are adding little value to research and innovation as […]

CN Krishnan Every year, India dreams of its higher educational institutions rising up to world standards in terms of ranking, number of peer-reviewed publications, and awards for research. It dreams of this despite reports that almost three-fourths of the graduates emerging from these colleges and universities are adding little value to research and innovation as […]

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The politics of economic blockade in Manipur

Mehdi Hussain “Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states […]

Mehdi Hussain “Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states […]

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Cosmic love affair

Pankaj S Joshi Ramana Maharshi would ask his visitors to ponder who they really were. ‘Are you just the physical body and organs that you sense and care for all the time? Are you the mind that’s filled with constant thoughts and registers pleasure, pain, and emotion?’To arrive at an answer, Ramana Maharshi told his […]

Pankaj S Joshi Ramana Maharshi would ask his visitors to ponder who they really were. ‘Are you just the physical body and organs that you sense and care for all the time? Are you the mind that’s filled with constant thoughts and registers pleasure, pain, and emotion?’To arrive at an answer, Ramana Maharshi told his […]

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