Disturbing Normalization and Confusions
By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Violence is expected in a conflict zone or area like Manipur. As a state wherein there has been armed confrontation between...
Hospitality in Manipur: A personal account
One year ago, while, I was in Karnataka working at a media house, one of my close friends me after a long time. Hallo!...
Making Sense of Corruption In Manipur
By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Corruption is a popular vocabulary in the discourses on public issues not only in Manipur but also in the other parts...
Miss Pineapple Queen Manipur: Pushparani, Pinki, Chongloi Crowned
In a gala event, Yambem Pushparani of Uripok, was crowned the coveted Miss Pineapple Queen-2012 at Manipur’s historical tourist spot, Sendra on Saturday night....
Reasons to mark the 55th birthday of AFSPA
Reasons to mark the 55th birthday of AFSPA
Everybody have their own date of birth and meaning to celebrate the special day with mirth and...
The `Mainstream` and the `Northeast`: The Curious Case of Contrasting Images
By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
In a recent speech, the Chief Justice of India S.H. Kapadia reportedly said that the recent exodus of the northeast people...
Camaderie during the London Olympics
Bota, Sayyora and Qahramon were the students of the School of International Studies (SIS), JNU. They belong to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. We have kept...
Stark Reality of Students’ Politics in Manipur
It says that politics starts from family, and for an aspiring politicians educational places are the most favourite spot to sown the seed of...
Samban-Lei Sekpil – A Discarded Gem of Manipur
By W Rorrkychand Singh
One of the pride of Manipur, Samban-Lei-Sekpil (Duranta repens L), that entered the Guinness Book of Records, is currently at a...
Islam – The Fastest Growing Religion
By Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh
Islam is the fastest growing religion on earth. One in four persons in the world is a Muslim. From Morocco...
No Casualty, Manipuris In Bangalore, Parents Need Not Worry: MMA
By W Rorrkychand Singh
Regarding the ongoing communal riots in neighbouring Assam and its spill over impact to the people of North East residing in...
The Creed of Love Sans Rubbish Religions
By: Sanatombi
Would I be called an atheist when I get rid of a ‘Chanu’ or a ‘Devi', being suffixed with my name? These suffixes...
Memorial Lecture UA Shimray Negotiating Identity Politics: Crafting the future of a Fractured Fraternity
By A. Bimol Akoijam
Chairperson, distinguished invitees, friends, and ladies and gentlemen.
There are lots of academic professionals in this world. But there are few amongst...
Lessons from a Daughter
By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
I am blessed with a daughter a few days back, on 15 July. Since then, it has been a hectic and...