July 17, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam Yes, sex does sell. But when one says that we must also know that the sex in question is primarily, if not exclusively, that of women. Sex is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscience. It’s everywhere, in its … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam It is possible to change the state of affairs in Manipur. But who shall do the needful for that change? If we go by, as Marxists would say, a ‘concrete analysis of concrete condition’, we are … Continue reading
June 27, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam It seems, times have truly changed for the mandarins in New Delhi. Delivering a lecture at a well-known institute in Delhi, former Union Home Secretary remarks that Manipur is suffering from a ‘collective depression’. And a … Continue reading
June 19, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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Coming to terms with the historicity of a geo-political entity By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam The news of ‘Magnificent’ Mary making it to the London Olympics brings cheers and a sense of pride to the people of Manipur. And come July-August … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam I suppose, except for those who are in a denial mode for obvious reasons, the state of affairs in Manipur has been bad, if not worse, for a long time. And any attempt to bring about … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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Richard Loitam, a Manipuri student in Bangalore who died reportedly after he was assaulted by his fellow students, presumably was not the first student who died resulting from nasty brawl amongst students; and under the criminal justice system of this … Continue reading
October 20, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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“Aam Hindustani” (if I may translate it into English, “ordinary Indian”), a name used by those who tried to disrupt by throwing stones at the “Srinagar to Imphal rally” against AFSPA and in support of Sharmila in Delhi today reveals … Continue reading
October 5, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam Another episode, another episodic reaction and noises; it is a déjà vu of frustratingly comical experience of a tragic life. Highway blockades for more 50 days again and facts of price rise and simmering communal … Continue reading
September 17, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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To insist that one must address and understand “Political Premise” of AFSPA is to insist that we must fundamentally know/address the following issues: “Law” is a juridico-political fact, thereby meaning it has a political premise and that must be … Continue reading
September 15, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A Bimol Akoijam To all those who seem to have a problem when I talk of “Tragedy of de-linking the political premise of AFSPA” Read the following excerpts: (1) Calling Naxalism a bigger challenge then terrorism and insurgency, Union … Continue reading
September 10, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam [box type="info" size="small" color="green" align="right"]All legislations are to address some realities/phenomena in our real world. Acts on dowry, sati, child-marriage, for that matter the recent talk of Lok Pal, all are (about) legislations to address or … Continue reading
September 9, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A Bimol Akoijam Going by the dominant views, primarily legalistic and devoid of political basis, on AFSPA amongst those who are protesting against the Act in Manipur, sometimes I wonder why the Government of India keeps on complicating the … Continue reading
September 8, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A Bimol Akoijam [box color="blue" type="info" ] Previously on Devil’s Advocate: Deranged Man and Protestors LP: What do you mean? DM: If she decides to call off the fast or something happens to her, what will you do? … Continue reading
September 6, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A Bimol Akoijam Amidst the sultry tropical weather, a group of protestors repeatedly shout, “Save Sharmila!!!! One of the protestors passes on the leaflet that they have been distributing to people to a deranged man who happens to pass … Continue reading
August 23, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A. Bimol Akoijam To all those denizens of Manipur who are offended or hurt by the manner in which the “mainstream”, the “national media” and “politicians” at the “Centre” have “neglected” or “marginalized” Sharmila’s fast… BUT IS THE ISSUE … Continue reading
August 5, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: A. Bimol Akoijam In a swift response, the Chief Minister of Manipur said that the terrorist violence that struck Sangakpham on 1st August, 2011 was the handiwork of NSCN (I-M). This is a development which is quite uncharacteristic of … Continue reading
August 3, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By A. Bimol Akoijam In our times, empirically and theoretically speaking, terrorism has been an illegitimate child of a legitimate politics. The so-called “Islamic Terrorism” is a classic example. It’s a part of common knowledge today that it is a … Continue reading
August 3, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By : Bimol Akoijam In a seminar held at Manipur University recently, a gentleman who happens to be a ‘mayang’ (outsider) dares to say that Manipur is the ‘most corrupt state’ that he has come across in his life. He … Continue reading
August 2, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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muses of a lovelorn soul insights of an engaging mind a figment of imagination of a restless life… voice that comes like a gentle breeze sooths the weary heart; words that inimitably spoken comforts the troubled mind; smile that sparkles … Continue reading
August 2, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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By: Bimol Akoijam In response to a Public Interests Litigation (PIL), the Government of Manipur has reportedly promised that it is working towards ensuring “Eight Hours”, YES!!!! 8 HOURS of electricity out of 24 HOURS A DAY by the beginning … Continue reading
May 27, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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A. Bimol Akoijam That one strand of Naga politics has been deeply informed and driven by an `ethnic` rather than `civic` political perspective is not a new fact. And that strand of politics has nearly become the defining characteristic of … Continue reading
May 21, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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A. Bimol Akoijam“This is a lawless law”, so asserted Laishram Achaw, MP from Manipur while the Armed Forces Special Powers Bill was debated on the floor of Lok Sabha on 18th August, 1958. The implied paradox of a “law” which … Continue reading
Photography Credit and Copyright: Rashingam Ngoruh Siroi hills/ Shirui hills ranges in the Ukhrul District of Manipur, India, at an elevation of 1730m–2590m above sea level. Picture speaks itself the beauty of the Siroy Hill
Kankhui Cave – Sculpted by Nature – Ukhrul Manipur Photography Copyright: Rashingam Ngoruh Khangkhui Cave is a remarkable natural lime- stone cave located at Ukhrul, Manipur, India. The big hall in the cave is the darbar hall of the Devil … Continue reading
Unique Manipur Yaoshang Sports – Bor Keina Competition – 2013 Photography and Credit: Loyangamba Khundongbam All types of sports are held during Yaoshang Sports meet at Manipur or different parts of the world for women, men and children namely Chaphu … Continue reading
View of Manipur Valley during evening time Photography Credit and Copyright: Moirangthem Ranjit This is the valley where we live. Surrounded on all sides by mountains and hills, once upon a time, this valley was submerged underwater. All waters were … Continue reading
Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore – Yaoshang Sports Meet – 2013 – Bangalore The Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet, 2013 at Bangalore organized by Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore was held on Sunday, 24 March at Country Club Lakeside, Attibele Hobli. 350 plus … Continue reading
Photography Copyright and Credit: Ruhikant Meetei These images were made along the Mississippi River located at L&D #14, LeClaire, Iowa. The winter time is the right time to photograph them simply because the eagles migrate from other parts of the … Continue reading
Photo Credit and Copyright: Sharat Arambam Bir Tikendrajit – Statue at Lakhipur , Cachar Assam – Heros of Manipur This statue is located at Lakhipur Town,infrnt of Lakhipur Police Station,Cachar (Assam) – Sharat Arambam * Shared with KanglaOnline by Sharat … Continue reading
Sparrows of Wanwadi Pune: Photography Credit and Copyright : Ningombam Brojendro Meetei Date and Place: 17/03/2013 8.16 AM, Pune EXIF Details: Camera : Canon EOS 6 D Creation Software: Adobe CS 4 Shutter Speed: 1/1324 sec Lens Aperture: F/8 Flash: … Continue reading
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Source: June Neelu – Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZKG4gb-9dU Audio Credits- Written/Performed- June Neelu & Big Deal Beat Produced- Big Deal Recorded/Mixed/Mastered- Anil, Mad Cat Studios Video Credits:- Direction- Johnson Rajkumar & Govind Menon Editing- Akash Basumatari Cinematography- Akash Basumatari & Ajay Chandran … Continue reading
Purnima is having the best of her evenings with her inmates in a jail room. Yet her every laughs and giggles are concealing a grave conflict. The visiting hours in the jail are dreadful with no one to visit … Continue reading
Courtesy: Imphal Music Project: Youtube Channel About The Imphal Music Project: The project is not for art for art’s sake or music for music’s sake, this project strives to provide a platform to artists in the Indian sub-continent. The Imphal … Continue reading