June 23, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Signs Of The Times : Humra Quraishi

By Humra Quraishi Sitting in the midst of this terrible heat and dust , all that I’m somehow able to mutter and murmur is ‘ only a couple of live-able months …the rest of the year gets unbearable.’ Yes , … Continue reading

History of Burma from the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824  - Courtesy Google Books

June 22, 2012
by Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh
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OBJECTIVE BURMA III INDIGENOUS BURMESE ORGIN & BURMESE LANGUAGE – MODERN PARADIGMS

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh The proper name in Burmese for Ava is Ratnapura (Sanskrit) – the Cit of Gems, built in the 14th century CE that lasted for nearly 400 years, apart from a few brief periods. All that remains … Continue reading

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June 16, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Signs Of The Times

By Humra Quraishi I’m back from Srinagar. In fact, got back only this week-end and even now sitting somewhat lost in what the Valley had to offer. The one big positive for me was my interaction with the enthusiastic students … Continue reading

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June 12, 2012
by Amar Yumnam
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Time to Be Student, Time for Social Change and Time for Equalisation

By Amar Yumnam Now is the time to be a student of Social Science –Economics, Political Theory, and Sociology in particular. There is so much rethinking about the disciplinary exemplars, to use Thomas Kuhn’s term, in these subjects that the … Continue reading

World visibility map for June 5-6, 2012 Venus Transit. Credit: M. Zeiler   - From NASA. Click on the image to view the HIGH Resolution Picture

June 4, 2012
by kanglaonline
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June 5-6th, 2012 will be last Transit of Venus of this CENTURY – Don’t miss it!

On June 5th, 2012, Venus will pass across the face of the sun, producing a silhouette that no one alive today will likely see again. Transits of Venus are very rare, coming in pairs separated by more than a hundred … Continue reading

College students burning effigies of Manipur CM, Kartaka CM and Manipur Home Minister on Wednesday.

June 3, 2012
by Amar Yumnam
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The Pipe Piper: Owning responsibility

By Amar Yumnam Definitely the land and people of Manipur are today passing through a very crucial phase in her trajectory of evolution towards a viable, happening and sustainable society. It was a viable and influential society for long in … Continue reading

May 29, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Second childhood

By Priyadarshini Laishram And whistles in his sound, Last scene of all That ends this strange eventful history To second childishness and mere oblivion Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything. ~ William Shakespeare From day one of a … Continue reading

May 27, 2012
by Amar Yumnam
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No Time for Halting Approaches: Time to think and immediate action

  By Amar Yumnam The present phase in human history is marked by features of immediacy and decisions of long term relationships on the shortest possible period of courtships. The suitors are many but the technology of information is such … Continue reading

Architect explaining about the plans. Photo Courtesy: Blomming Manipur Facebook Page

May 27, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Manipur Cycle Club collaborates with European Manipuri Association to revive local water bodies

IMPHAL, May 27: Amidst a ever growing number from cycle enthusiasts, the 14th Critical Mass has been carried out today. The Manipur Cycle club which hosts the event commenced from Paona Bazar , Jupiter Yambem Centre and participated in an … Continue reading

May 21, 2012
by kanglaonline
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Jobs in Delhi Public Library May-2012

Delhi Public Library  invites applications from interested and eligible individuals for following posts : Library & Information Assistant : 02 posts Library & Information Assistant (Tech. Braille) : 02 posts Library & Information Assistant (Braille Proof Reader) : 01 post … Continue reading

May 19, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Why Tibet Matters

  By Bianca Jagger (Founder and Chair, Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is in London today to receive the Templeton Prize in recognition of his outstanding achievements and spiritual wisdom. Tibet has a long-standing connection … Continue reading

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November 26, 2011
by Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh
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COLOMBUS DID NOT DISCOVER AMERICA

By: Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh  First, I would like to thank SALAM CANBRUCE SINGH who wrote: “Dear Sir, Thanks for writing such wonderful articles about Manipur and its people. I have been trying to understand the origin of the Meitei. … Continue reading

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September 28, 2011
by kanglaonline
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First alumni meet and launching of EGF School Website

Alumni members of the Evergreen Flowers’ School, Thoubal, Ningombam held its first ever international online conference on the 25th of September 2011. Members from USA, Malaysia, Ireland, UK, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Manipur participated in the conference.     Members … Continue reading

September 20, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Mulund Forest Land Issue, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Letter to the Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singhji, Sitting 10,000 miles away here in USA I keep on dreaming when I will return to my motherland and will get my dream home. With every passing day my dream is … Continue reading

Students and woman vendors are seen here on the Imphal streets protesting against the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities in the state due to the economic blockade imposed by various bodies on the issue of Sadar Hills district demand.

September 17, 2011
by Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh
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Meiteis should be ready to weather the tribal tempest forever

By: Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh Below is an email letter from one Mr Haokip (22nd August 2011). It explains all. SIR, Thanks for replying. i would also like highlight that we kukis has history of fightin against the Britishers to … Continue reading

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September 8, 2011
by Maisnam Chanu Liklainu
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The Voice of Dissent

By: Maisnam Chanu Liklainu Liu Xiaobo ,the Nobel Peace Prize winner is one of the dissidents languishing in the Chinese jail. He was never afraid to disagree with the military might of the Chinese Communique. The voice of dissent is … Continue reading

September 8, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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Devil’s Advocate: Deranged Man and Protestors (PART 2)

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 5, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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Marriage Payment: An Aspect Of Marriage Institution Practiced Among The Chikimis In Manipur

By Priyadarshni M. Gangte. The Chin-Kuki-Mizo is a grouping of people comprising of several ethnic groups who are closely allied to one another. For the purpose of this paper, Chin-Kuki-Mizo is clubbed together as the CHIKIM that literally means ‘all … Continue reading

August 23, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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Time to look within and have some shame and self-respect

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 14, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Meecham Praja: The forgotten common men in Manipur

  By:  Amar Yumnam The basic purpose of having an administration and a governance system anywhere needs to be recalled and analysed at this moment of history when we are celebrating six and a half decades of independence from foreign … Continue reading

August 14, 2011
by kanglaonline
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300 Trees Planted at 109BN CRPF Complex: Lions Club of Imphal Greater

Imphal, the 13th August, 2011: The Lions Club of Imphal Greater in collaboration with 109Bn CRPF organized a Tree Plantation Project at Mongsangei on this very important day “Patriots Day”- the 13th August, 2011.       The tree plantation … Continue reading

August 12, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Lions Club of Imphal to organise Tree Plantation Project at Mongsangei on 13th Aug., 2011

Lions Club of Imphal Greater Lions Clubs International, Distt. 322-D   The Lions Club of Imphal Greater in colaboration with 109Bn CRPF is organizing a Tree Plantation Project at Mongsangei on 13th Aug., 2011 from 7am onwards. The tree plantation … Continue reading

August 3, 2011
by Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
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If Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay Were a Manipuri?

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

June 27, 2011
by kanglaonline
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A Meitei’s Dream

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh     June 10 2011 Last night I went to sleep in Bradford City. I dreamt about my mama and green rice fields of Khurukhul, their tall blades fluttering in the gentle breeze, giving the green grasshoppers a … Continue reading

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June 26, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Meeting Three Women Nobel Peace Laureates

By: Binalakshmi Nepram It is not everyday that one meets a Nobel Laureate. Imagine having to not just meet but work with not one but three, and that too for three consecutive days. It was an opportunity of a lifetime … Continue reading

March 9, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Why support ‘Nobel Peace Prize for Irom Sharmila’ as part of International Women’s Week’?

By: Shanjoy Mairembam First think ‘Irom Sharmila’ as an Indian, as a woman, as a human; then, acknowledge the fact that she’s been fasting for the last 10yrs in practical Gandhian style of non-violence asking Indian Govt to treat every … Continue reading