Who is fit to solve the Rohingya crisis?

By Nehginpao Kipgen, Political Scientist As the conflict between the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, and the local Buddhist population goes on, many are curious as to who is able to realistically resolve the issue. Many would like to put the responsibility on Aung San Suu Kyi and her National […]

By Nehginpao Kipgen, Political Scientist As the conflict between the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, and the local Buddhist population goes on, many are curious as to who is able to realistically resolve the issue. Many would like to put the responsibility on Aung San Suu Kyi and her National […]

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Striking a Balace: This way, that way or the Highway.

Much water has flown under the bridge since the last elections in Manipur. The past couple of years have witnessed some of the most unfortunate incidents in the history of the state, and the new government will have a massive task of healing the scars and mistakes of the past.  There is a plateful of […]

Much water has flown under the bridge since the last elections in Manipur. The past couple of years have witnessed some of the most unfortunate incidents in the history of the state, and the new government will have a massive task of healing the scars and mistakes of the past.  There is a plateful of […]

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Becoming a rights defender

Ranjan K Baruah We have published about some basic concepts about human rights. One can be rights defender and choose this field as career. It may not be possible to get a quick job after having degree or qualification, so one need to take up challenges for few days.  A Masters degree alone often does […]

Ranjan K Baruah We have published about some basic concepts about human rights. One can be rights defender and choose this field as career. It may not be possible to get a quick job after having degree or qualification, so one need to take up challenges for few days.  A Masters degree alone often does […]

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ESC for PG Courses, MU–Reminiscence of certain abnormal cases

Prof N Irabanta Singh Introduction While serving Manipur University, Canchipur as Dean, School of Life Sciences (28/01/2012 to 27/01/2015), the present writer also served as Chairman, Examination Standing Committee for PG courses (vide office order no. 1621 dated 11th March, 2013). In this article, he expresses his own views on the reminiscence of certain abnormal […]

Prof N Irabanta Singh Introduction While serving Manipur University, Canchipur as Dean, School of Life Sciences (28/01/2012 to 27/01/2015), the present writer also served as Chairman, Examination Standing Committee for PG courses (vide office order no. 1621 dated 11th March, 2013). In this article, he expresses his own views on the reminiscence of certain abnormal […]

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Chakaan Gaan-Ngai, the living ritual festival of Zeliangrongs

Chaoba Kamson Contd from previous issue Gaan-Ngai brings unity People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival,  attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together spending the whole night singing the village guarding songs and carry out the singing competition. […]

Chaoba Kamson Contd from previous issue Gaan-Ngai brings unity People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival,  attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together spending the whole night singing the village guarding songs and carry out the singing competition. […]

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The need to do away with corruption to build a prosperous welfare society

Khelsoril Wanbe One thing that we often hear in Manipur is the complaint about the existence of high level of corruption. We do, however, also sometimes hear some kind of implicit denial of the existence of this complex and subtle monster or fairy. In fact, corruption does exist almost everywhere where men exist; but the […]

Khelsoril Wanbe One thing that we often hear in Manipur is the complaint about the existence of high level of corruption. We do, however, also sometimes hear some kind of implicit denial of the existence of this complex and subtle monster or fairy. In fact, corruption does exist almost everywhere where men exist; but the […]

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Chakaan Gaan-Ngai, the living ritual festival of Zeliangrongs

Chaoba Kamson The Zeliangrong people are found scattered in the present Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Tamenglong, Noney, Jiribam, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Senapati districts of Manipur. They are also found settling in Nagaland in its Paren, Dimapur and Kohima districts and in Assam in its Dima-Hasao, Cachar and Heilakandi districts. The present article attempts […]

Chaoba Kamson The Zeliangrong people are found scattered in the present Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Tamenglong, Noney, Jiribam, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Senapati districts of Manipur. They are also found settling in Nagaland in its Paren, Dimapur and Kohima districts and in Assam in its Dima-Hasao, Cachar and Heilakandi districts. The present article attempts […]

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— Book review — Our world through the prism of Parag Khanna’s Connectography

Gaijuan Rongmei Connectography is compiled of world vast information, out of which this writing is merely a part of what I understand. Reading and studying Connectography by Parag Khanna has opened my eyes to a wider understanding of History, Politics, Geography, Economics and the essential need for connectivity—seeking not in terms of self-benefits and self-interests […]

Gaijuan Rongmei Connectography is compiled of world vast information, out of which this writing is merely a part of what I understand. Reading and studying Connectography by Parag Khanna has opened my eyes to a wider understanding of History, Politics, Geography, Economics and the essential need for connectivity—seeking not in terms of self-benefits and self-interests […]

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Fallen from grace

Rise, decline and fall are common historical realities. They are also a recurrent feature of our personal mortality, where decline comes naturally with age. Even when we fall, a natural instinct is to get up on our feet as soon as possible. Normally this should have served as a humble reminder of the dust that […]

Rise, decline and fall are common historical realities. They are also a recurrent feature of our personal mortality, where decline comes naturally with age. Even when we fall, a natural instinct is to get up on our feet as soon as possible. Normally this should have served as a humble reminder of the dust that […]

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Shadow boxing with kid glove continues

Hiyang Athouba The “concern” of the BJP national leaders for the welfare of Manipur is really touching. For over one month Narendra Modi and those trouble shooters who kept on coming to Manipur closed their eyes and ears to the trials and tribulations of the people who floundered due to the UNC blockade against the […]

Hiyang Athouba The “concern” of the BJP national leaders for the welfare of Manipur is really touching. For over one month Narendra Modi and those trouble shooters who kept on coming to Manipur closed their eyes and ears to the trials and tribulations of the people who floundered due to the UNC blockade against the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/shadow-boxing-with-kid-glove-continues/

The love of God—Are you ready for Christmas?

Vermini Sanasam “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3: 16, 17) God’s sacrificial […]

Vermini Sanasam “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3: 16, 17) God’s sacrificial […]

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A reflection on my kitchen-hand-towel and Christmas

ZK Pahrü Pou Rethinking the value of small things: Have you ever thought of celebrating special occasions like Christmas by giving attention to rags and fragments and the broken pieces that we daily use? For most of us, for most of the time, we neglect the value and usefulness of small things that are in […]

ZK Pahrü Pou Rethinking the value of small things: Have you ever thought of celebrating special occasions like Christmas by giving attention to rags and fragments and the broken pieces that we daily use? For most of us, for most of the time, we neglect the value and usefulness of small things that are in […]

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Dear RBI, it’s not about hoarding notes, it’s about shortage of cash

Vivek Kaul In the press conference that followed the monetary policy on December 7, 2016, R Gandhi, one of the deputy governors of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), said: “We reiterate that there is adequate supply of notes and hoarding of notes helps nobody’s cause.” The impression that the RBI is trying to create is […]

Vivek Kaul In the press conference that followed the monetary policy on December 7, 2016, R Gandhi, one of the deputy governors of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), said: “We reiterate that there is adequate supply of notes and hoarding of notes helps nobody’s cause.” The impression that the RBI is trying to create is […]

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You are born as a free man, at least die as a free man

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamZero bulbs are useless for searching things in the dark but pleasingly useful for searching peace in night to get mingled in the world of dreams. Trust me, no one is useless. Will you really trust me? You even delete the selfie that you saw and clicked. Funny but it’s a fact. What is […]

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamZero bulbs are useless for searching things in the dark but pleasingly useful for searching peace in night to get mingled in the world of dreams. Trust me, no one is useless. Will you really trust me? You even delete the selfie that you saw and clicked. Funny but it’s a fact. What is […]

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Their 52-year-long march

Yambem Laba (Courtesy: The Statesman) The Central Committee of the United National Liberation Front of Manipur was formed on 24 November 1964, nearly a year after the creation of Nagaland. By this account, it qualifies as one of the oldest insurgent groups in India and possibly in South-east Asia as well. The NSCN (I-M) and […]

Yambem Laba (Courtesy: The Statesman) The Central Committee of the United National Liberation Front of Manipur was formed on 24 November 1964, nearly a year after the creation of Nagaland. By this account, it qualifies as one of the oldest insurgent groups in India and possibly in South-east Asia as well. The NSCN (I-M) and […]

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Christmas season again (Peace time or pieces time)

Rev Fr Paul Lelen Haokip INTRODUCTION: This articles is not for Christmas day, but to be read and applied well before the celebration of Christmas. The words are strong and pointed. It is a shame for those who preach Jesus (who is Immanuel, Prince of Peace) but can’t lead themselves or their flocks to the […]

Rev Fr Paul Lelen Haokip INTRODUCTION: This articles is not for Christmas day, but to be read and applied well before the celebration of Christmas. The words are strong and pointed. It is a shame for those who preach Jesus (who is Immanuel, Prince of Peace) but can’t lead themselves or their flocks to the […]

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Be a candle that gives light not a mirror that reflects

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Do you sometimes get mad with your own life? Sometimes you feel that you brain is not working out for any plans and you feel like you are born foolish. Life is not always about looking for plans, it’s just about trusting yourself, taking a deep breath and see what happens. Don’t busy […]

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Do you sometimes get mad with your own life? Sometimes you feel that you brain is not working out for any plans and you feel like you are born foolish. Life is not always about looking for plans, it’s just about trusting yourself, taking a deep breath and see what happens. Don’t busy […]

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Fire-brand boss

By Boboy Thangjam The present context in Manipur, most of the bureaucrats are indulging making money Illegally by getting mixed up with ‘influence peddlers’ has become highly contagious and would come the“worsecase scenario”. They used to advocate the corrupt practices, indulged by the employees and the those who are not involved are “isolated from the […]

By Boboy Thangjam The present context in Manipur, most of the bureaucrats are indulging making money Illegally by getting mixed up with ‘influence peddlers’ has become highly contagious and would come the“worsecase scenario”. They used to advocate the corrupt practices, indulged by the employees and the those who are not involved are “isolated from the […]

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The Manipur That I Know: An Analysis

The Sadar Hill District demand and its emerging politics have brought out many unasked questions, dimensions and perspectives which ONLY require matured understanding and unbiased analysis. The article attempts to understand the politics and historical narration of the district demand: A very interesting and important development is the public statement of the Manipur Chief Minister […]

The Sadar Hill District demand and its emerging politics have brought out many unasked questions, dimensions and perspectives which ONLY require matured understanding and unbiased analysis. The article attempts to understand the politics and historical narration of the district demand: A very interesting and important development is the public statement of the Manipur Chief Minister […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/the-manipur-that-i-know-an-analysis/

Fire-brand boss

By Boboy Thangjam The present context in Manipur, most of the bureaucrats are indulging making money Illegally by getting mixed up with ‘influence peddlers’ has become highly contagious and would come the“worsecase scenario”. They used to advocate the corrupt practices, indulged by the employees and the those who are not involved are “isolated from the […]

By Boboy Thangjam The present context in Manipur, most of the bureaucrats are indulging making money Illegally by getting mixed up with ‘influence peddlers’ has become highly contagious and would come the“worsecase scenario”. They used to advocate the corrupt practices, indulged by the employees and the those who are not involved are “isolated from the […]

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