The Toxic Campaign Against Northeastern Christians Must Be Confronted Head-On
Jan 16, 2026India cannot afford to let venomous, recycled narratives poison its social fabric any longer. After failing to sustain her divisive storyline against the Kuki-Zo Christian community in Manipur, self-styled anthropologist and self-proclaimed nationalist Rami Niranjan Desai has now escalated her attacks, shifting the target to Christians across India’s Northeastern states.
The Kuki-Zo ultimatum: A persecuted people's demand for survival through separate administration
Jan 15, 2026On January 14, 2026, the hills of Manipur resonated not with protest, but with a definitive political verdict. Tens of thousands from the Kuki-Zo community marched under one non-negotiable banner: “Expedite Our Political Solution.” This was no ordinary demonstration. It was a collective declaration of a profound rupture—a final, unequivocal statement that the Kuki-Zo people will not and cannot continue to exist within the present administrative prison of Manipur.
Manipur’s War on Drugs: Courageous Leadership and the Path Forward
Jan 15, 2026A critical crisis covers Manipur's scenic beauty due to the expanding opium poppy trade, which threatens our state's future by undermining communities, breaking families, and fuelling global narcotics networks. The consequences are huge – addiction has risen, families have been torn apart, forests have been cleared, and the environment is damaged.
Who Orchestrates the Division of Manipur and the Push for a Separate Homeland for “Refugee” Kukis?
Jan 15, 2026The Manipur Assembly, with its 60 seats and a clear BJP majority of 37 MLAs even without the Kuki contingent, has already surpassed the numbers required for government formation. The world will not end if these 10 legislators remain outside the cabinet or on the opposition benches—the democratic process can and should proceed without their conditional endorsement, as President's Rule has already lingered far too long since February 2025.
The Quiet Wisdom of Statecraft
Jan 14, 2026In 1951, a small, almost unnoticed letter traveled from Karachi to New Delhi. Written by Khub Chand, Acting High Commissioner for India in Pakistan, it recorded a simple but telling instruction: water from the Sindhu (Indus) river had been arranged for the consecration of the restored Somnath Temple, but it must not be publicised. Any mention, the letter warned, would invite “bitter comment” in Pakistan.
The Battle for Belief: What Pakistan's Narrative Mastery and India's Stumbling Reveal About Modern Statecraft
Jan 14, 2026In the invisible war that precedes kinetic conflict and shapes diplomatic outcomes, Pakistan has long punched above its weight while India, despite vastly greater resources, has often found itself outmaneuvered in the court of global opinion.
While Seminars Discuss Good Governance and Road Safety, Villagers Repair Neglected Roads in Manipur
Jan 14, 2026While authorities allocate funds for workshops and events on “good governance” and “road safety awareness,” the Leimapokpam villagers—over 2,000 households—have quietly taken the most practical step possible. They have shown what accountable, responsive leadership looks like—not through speeches, but through action. They leveled potholes, started blacktopping the neglected roads to define their future.
Where Were the Kuki Militants When SoO Camps Were Empty?
Jan 13, 2026Evidence from joint physical inspections in 2023 clearly indicates widespread absenteeism among SoO cadres from their designated camps, strongly suggesting that many of these absent militants were involved in attacks on innocent Meitei civilians and security personnel during the ethnic clashes that erupted on May 3, 2023.
Mental Health Decoded: What You Need to Know
Jan 12, 2026Mental health affects everyone, and early support is crucial for recovery. Open dialogue and professional help can make a significant difference in well-being
Between Borders and Bonfires: The Precarious Belonging of Bengali Hindus
Jan 12, 2026Bengali Hindus grapple with identity and belonging across India and Bangladesh. They preserve their culture despite migration and political challenges
Fortifying India’s Eastern Frontiers: The Strategic Imperative for a Kuki-Chin-Mizo Supra-State
Jan 11, 2026India’s eastern frontiers, stretching across Myanmar and Bangladesh, are not merely lines on a map but a pulsating, porous, and perilous zone of vulnerability. As 2026 approaches, these borders are witnessing a perfect storm of geopolitical threats: a resurgent ISI exploiting political flux in Bangladesh, and an emboldened China deepening its military and economic stranglehold on Myanmar.
"Enough of the Guns" — Ex-Servicemen's Appeal for Lasting Peace in Manipur
Jan 10, 2026On January 7, 2026, the Maj L Jyotin Football Ground in Bishnupur became more than a venue for the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rally—it turned into a powerful platform where the voices of Manipur’s respected veterans rang out with clarity and urgency. Beyond the rally, the Army's on-ground contributions in Manipur deserve recognition.
When a Prime Minister Died and a Question Was Born
Jan 08, 2026On the night of 10 January 1966, Lal Bahadur Shastri returned to his room in Tashkent after signing a peace agreement that formally ended the 1965 war between India and Pakistan. The negotiations had been tense, drawn out, and emotionally draining.
From Amsterdam to Manipur: A Journey from Anne Frank's Legacy to Our Duty for Peace
Jan 07, 2026The Holocaust did not emerge overnight; it accumulated over time - from moments when good people chose silence over courage, comfort over conviction. The inaction of the witnesses could be as bad as the perpetrators' actions, and the memories of our decisions today will live on. Anne herself wrote, "What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again." Her words carry an urgent message for our time, and I am deeply touched.
India’s moral reckoning in Bangladesh: Why the Kuki-Chin can no longer be ignored
Jan 07, 2026India’s silence on Bangladesh’s Kuki-Chin crisis is no longer strategic restraint but a failure of moral leadership with direct consequences for regional security. Supporting meaningful Kuki-Chin autonomy is the only course that aligns India’s democratic values, border stability, and historical responsibility.
The Gamnomphai (Saiton-Nganukon) Blast: A Strategic Gambit to Replace Neutrality with Partisan Rule
Jan 06, 2026Since February 2025, Manipur has been under President's Rule, a direct administration from New Delhi instituted after the Supreme Court noted an "absolute breakdown of law and order" and allegations of state collusion with perpetrators. This move temporarily sidelined the government of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, whose administration was widely documented as exhibiting a "pro-Meitei bias." His government allegedly provided political patronage to Meitei vigilante groups such as the Arambai Tenggol and Meitei Leepun, which have been accused of looting state armories and orchestrating attacks on Kuki-Zo communities.
Protect the northeast within India before claiming to defend it from outside
Jan 06, 2026The brutal death of 24-year-old Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun after a racially charged assault, is a national tragedy, not an isolated crime. He and his brother were attacked on December 9 after being subjected to racial abuse and slurs because of their appearance; Angel later died from his injuries on December 26 after 17 days in hospital. Family accounts and multiple reports note that slurs like “Chinese” and “chinky” were hurled before the violence escalated.
Beyond Nalbari: The Questions We Avoid at Our Peril
Jan 06, 2026The incident in Nalbari, where a group of frustrated youths vandalised Christmas decorations, deserves unequivocal condemnation. It was unlawful, socially disruptive, and morally indefensible. The prompt intervention by the administration and the widespread appeal for restraint were both necessary. In a constitutional democracy, grievance—however deeply felt—cannot be expressed through vandalism or intimidation.
Was the Kuki-Zo Council Statement on the Saiton Bomb Blast Prepared Before the Blast?
Jan 06, 2026How could the Kuki-Zo Council prepare a press release for an incident which never occurred? It is hard to find that even after 24 hours is about to end and we could not find any news of the "bombing incident" at Gamnomphai village near Seitol in Churachandpur district.
PR Band Aid Failed to Protect Meitei From Kuki Militants
Jan 05, 2026The gunfire that emanated from Khamenlok on the night of December 9, 2025—on the eve of President Droupadi Murmu’s maiden visit to Manipur—was not merely an act of provocation. Nor was the December 16 attack on Meitei settlements in Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai, nor the January 5 bomb blasts in Saiton-Nganukon, mere indications of isolated security lapses.
The Absence of Northeast India in NCERT Textbooks: Lessons from Anjel Chakma’s Tragedy
Jan 05, 2026The Constitution of India tells us that our country is made of many different states and peoples, all equal and important. Yet when students open their NCERT textbooks, the book read by every child in India they find very little about Northeast India. This region is home to 45 million people with hundreds of languages and cultures
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