The Wider Lens: The City That Outran Memory
Feb 22, 2026A returning alumnus, a daughter, and the long future of Manchester.
From Sanjenthong 1873 to Singjamei 2026: Anthony Naulak's Journey Back to Peace
Feb 22, 2026As I sit here contemplating the enduring spirit that has kept Manipur from fully fracturing, my mind travels back across more than 150 years to the banks of the Sanjenthong in 1873. It was a time of deep tension: Raja Goukhothang Guite had been captured and died in Imphal jail the previous year, heightening mistrust between the Meitei kingdom and the Zomi-Paite people of the hills.
Triumph in Turmoil: Manipur University Claims Overall Crown at “Luit Prabha”
Feb 21, 2026In the heart of persistent trials, student-led agitations and a barrage of negative headlines and campaigns that frequently tarnish the university's image, Manipur University has forged a resounding victory that resonates far louder than any surrounding discord or criticism.
“The Law Must Take Its Course”: Prince Andrew, the Epstein Files, and the Test of Equality Before the Law
Feb 20, 2026When King Charles solemnly stated that “the law must take its course,” the words carried far more weight than mere formality. It was not only a response to the stunning news of Prince Andrew’s arrest, but also a reaffirmation of one of Britain’s most sacred democratic values — that no one, not even a royal born into privilege and power, stands above the law.
One Pleads to Return, Another to Stay: Contrasting Voices of Manipur’s IDPs to CM Khemchand
Feb 20, 2026On the afternoon of February 19, 2026, something quietly historic unfolded inside the Alternate Housing Complex at the National Games Village Relief Camp in Langol, Imphal West.
CM Yumnam Khemchand Must Act: Reining in Paolienlal Haokip Is Essential for Lasting Peace
Feb 19, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, alongside Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, and MLAs L.M. Khaute, Ngursanglur Sanate, and Vungzagin Valte has taken meaningful strides toward healing Manipur in the weeks following the new government's formation on February 4, 2026.
Congress in Assam at a Crossroads: Can the Party Reclaim Relevance Before 2026?
Feb 19, 2026The recent exit of Bhupen Borah, the former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has once again thrown a spotlight on the fragile state of the Congress party in Assam. For many political observers, this departure is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a deeper structural malaise within the party. At a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to consolidate its position in the state, Congress appears uncertain, reactive and organisationally adrift. As the 2026 Assembly elections approach, the central question remains: what exactly is going wrong with the party?
Beyond the Number Game: Real Influencers for a Green, Clean and Sustainable Northeast
Feb 18, 2026In this age of fast fashion, fast food and fast information, there is little patience to invest in research or understand lived realities. When Gen-Z lives online, many local change-makers and conservation heroes of the Northeast continue their work offline, unaware of the hustle of the digital world.
Heartfelt Thanks to Manipur CIC Koijam Radhashyam Singh for Defending the Poor's Right to Know
Feb 18, 2026In several critical instances, the information most urgently needed by poor RTI applicants remains out of reach precisely because they cannot afford the additional fees and document charges.
Rhetoric and the Republic
Feb 18, 2026In every democracy, moments arise when language becomes sharper than reality. The recent assertion by historian Ramachandra Guha that India risks turning into a “Hindu Pakistan” has once again ignited a familiar national debate. It is a powerful phrase — designed to provoke reflection. But it also deserves careful scrutiny, because comparisons of this magnitude carry consequences.
The Gradual Decline of Cognitive Ability and Moral Integrity: An Analysis on Cheating Patterns in Exams
Feb 18, 2026The alarming rate of cheating in exams in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) worldwide has generated a conundrum of battle-between cognitive ability and technology; between marks driven society and moral integrity of larger human civilization.
How Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma is shaping Assam's future
Feb 17, 2026Today’s Assam is confident, ambitious, and visibly changing, not only in statistics, but in roads, bridges, airports, industries, and households. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership at the Centre and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s execution in Dispur, the Northeastern state has undergone one of the most significant turnarounds in recent Indian state politics.
When the State Stays Silent: ITLF Bans and “South Nagaland” Go Unchallenged
Feb 17, 2026What alarms us most right now is the utter silence of the new Manipur government in the face of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) diktat that bluntly prohibits Meiteis from entering Kuki inhabited areas until the demand for a Political solution is granted.
From Agitation to Aspiration? Assam 2026 and the Shifting Grammar of Electoral Politics
Feb 16, 2026Few states in India carry the weight of political memory quite like Assam. For decades, the collective consciousness of its people has been shaped by mass movements that defined not only the state’s internal identity but also its relationship with the Indian republic.
In the Voice of Moirangthem Lilika, the Unsung Service of Assam Rifles Finally Finds Recognition
Feb 16, 2026In a region where security forces are sometimes viewed narrowly through conflict lenses, a single, pure voice has begun to rise above the clamor, carrying with it not just melody, but a profound reminder of humanity's quieter strengths.
Bangladesh Election: Jamaat–NCP surge near India’s border raises security concerns
Feb 16, 2026Jamaat and the anti-India NCP have tightened their grip along Bangladesh’s border with Assam and Bengal, unsettling India’s security calculus. Experts urge vigilance, not panic but warn that polarised politics and neglected frontiers could slowly turn electoral gains into strategic risks.
Why the BJP is likely to return to power in Assam
Feb 15, 2026Anti-incumbency is a natural feature of democracy, but the BJP often manages it through strategic candidate changes, organisational discipline, and by highlighting welfare schemes and development work. In contrast, opposition parties facing internal divisions often end up strengthening anti-incumbency due to poor coordination and lack of unity.
Beyond the Border
Feb 15, 2026For decades, the Northeast has been described in the language of caution. A frontier. A sensitive belt. A buffer between India and an unsettled neighbourhood. Even when policy turned generous, the vocabulary remained defensive. Borders were to be guarded, districts to be stabilised, connectivity to be justified. That imagination is now outgrowing itself.
Tragic Fate of Abujam Ongbi Ibemhal, First Meitei Victim of 2023, and Husband Abujam Sajou's Death in Exile
Feb 15, 2026The ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023, tore through communities with ruthless speed, claiming lives and uprooting families in an instant. The first Meitei casualty in Churachandpur was Abujam Ongbi Ibemhal, a 64-year-old Meitei woman from Khuga Tampak Meitei Leikai, who collapsed and died while fleeing marauding mobs with her family.
Guardians Without Borders: The 19 Garhwal Rifles Protecting Both Sides in Manipur
Feb 14, 2026The 19 Garhwal Rifles battalion has emerged as a true guardian in Manipur's most volatile security zones, particularly along the Kangvai-Torbung axis in the Bishnupur-Churachandpur border area.
Meitei IDPs aid Tangkhul victims from Litan despite their own agony
Feb 13, 2026Meitei IDPs have extended aid to Tangkhul victims in Litan despite their own challenges. This gesture highlights strong community solidarity amid conflict in Manipur
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