Need for a valiant police to uncover MANIPUR’S DRUG DON By: Seram Neken Budding of beautiful and costly buildings in many parts of the state, plying of innumerable number of luxurious four-wheelers on the streets, lavish lifestyles of a few wealthy people etc. are the visible symptoms of an ailing society. A bird’s eye-view reveals that a number of expensive residential… Read more →
Interview with team ‘My Japanese Niece’ “Feeling really happy……….as per scheduled we have started mock shooting”- Mohen. Almost after 2 years of arduous research and paper work, team ‘My Japanese Niece’ (MJN) is all set for light, camera and action. Probably for the first time in Manipur, we are undergoing mock shooting, director of the upcoming war documentary movie, Mohen… Read more →
By Oken Jeet Sandham The people of the Northeast India particularly living in Manipur and Nagaland had mix-feelings and prides when they got the news that the Second World War, which were fought between the British Army and the Japanese Army in the Imphal and Kohima sectors in 1944, was declared as the “Greatest British Battle” in the world…. Read more →
By Ananya S Guha Reflecting on education today especially in the Indian context one is actually amazed at the sea changes that have taken place or are taking place. One is of course the advent and increasing popularity of Distance and Open education, which addresses problems like one time failure, discontinuity of studies, education for adults, training and being upgraded… Read more →
Khuraijam Jibankumar Climbing the nearest hill on Cheiraoba, a festival of Meitei, an indigenous people of Manipur to celebrate New Year’s Day is an age old tradition that have been practiced since the reign of King Lairen Naophangba (428-518 A.D.). The festival is celebrated on the first day of Sajibu month every year according to Meitei Calendar. On this day,… Read more →
ELECTRIC POLES BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE MEDIA IN MANIPUR Sound of electric poles symbolizes unity, dedication, action-oriented, responsibility, democratic nature, and social-mindedness of Manipuri women. Local people are habituated to strike the poles whenever any eventuality happens in thelocality. It has become a culture, which needs to be carefully followed. Anti-socials mayanytime misuse this highly effective medium in disturbing peace…. Read more →
MANIPUR REACHING OUT TO NEIGHBOURS Healthcare Service in Manipur is strategically significant for establishing healthy political and emotional relations between India and its neighbours. The Shija Hospitals & Research Institute has been facilitating the Myanmarese patients with its healthcare services for the last few years. Manipur has the potential to become the healthcare hub of South-East Asian region… Read more →
By Tinky Ningombam It is sad that people have become so used to the news of death in the media. About murder, about people killed or shot and we maybe wonder “what’s happening to this world?” and after some time, we forget these names. What has happened over time is that we have conditioned ourselves to accept these news; however… Read more →
By M.C. Linthoingambee What are Writs? And what’s the creepy word called Habeas Corpus? Writs are commands, issued by the Court to compel a certain party to abide by those commands and it is to say that whoever does not follow such a command is a disturber of law and order and they can be so punished. It basically serves… Read more →
LAI HARAOBA: THE UNIVERSE OF KNOWLEDGE By: Seram Neken The credit for the Manipuris being able to excel in various games and sports must go to the institution of Lai Haraoba, where a variety of indigenous games are still preserved for posterity. Mukna, Khong Kangjei, Sagol Kangjei, Chenjong-Mangjong, Lamjel, Thang-Ta, Boat Race etc. are parts of Lai Haraoba ceremony. The… Read more →