The Rhetoric of Atrocity: Analysing PUCL's Report on Manipur Violence
Aug 31, 2025The PUCL’s Report of the Independent People’s Tribunal on the Ongoing Ethnic Violence in Manipur (August 2025), though ostensibly privately circulated, was swiftly disseminated online. It is a document that deliberately interlaces curated fragments of purported “hard evidence” with a pointed, morally charged call for justice.
Kamalanagar: An emerging urban hub of the Chakma Autonomous District Council
Aug 31, 2025Kamalanagar, historically known as Chawngte, has been a sub-division within Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district since April 1, 1972,following the trifurcation of the Pawi-Lakher Regional Council into the Lai (Pawi), the Mara (Lakher) and the Chakma Autonomous District Council for the irrespective communities. Though, it is one of the proposed districts in Mizoram.
Why Lei Ingkhol is called the village built on tears
Aug 31, 2025For generations, leprosy patients in the state has endured social stigma, rejection by families, and neglect, living as outcasts with tears shed in silence. In July 2011, a media visit at the State Leprosy Hospital at Lei Inkhol exposed a deplorable state: a non-functional laboratory filled with cow dung, no electricity since 2001, and broken toilets. The living quarters at the , housing five patients, were unhygienic and dilapidated.
Why Kuki Inpi Lies About Thadou Chief Chengjapao Doungel
Aug 30, 2025On August 28, social media platforms were flooded with posts marking the martyrdom day of Thadou chief Chengjapao Doungel, a key figure in the Thadou Gaal, a resistance movement later inaccurately branded as the "Anglo-Kuki War of Independence."
A Century of the Sangh: Harmony, Self-Reliance and Balance for a New India
Aug 29, 2025The three-day conclave of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which began on 26th August at Vigyan Bhavan and concluded on the 28th, carried more than the weight of ceremonial celebration. It was not only a mark of the Sangh’s centenary journey but also a reflective forum where India’s past, present and future were tied together in a manner at once dignified and forward-looking.
The Modi Paradox: Personality Wins, Performance Faces Big Test
Aug 29, 2025The latest India Today Mood of the Nation poll captures Narendra Modi’s paradox: still India’s most popular leader, yet facing declining satisfaction with governance, economic discontent, and fading returns from military strongman politics. While the NDA remains electorally dominant, the survey signals cracks in Modi’s aura and anxieties about India’s democratic future.
Why a polarised Assam still bets on Dispur’s Dada
Aug 28, 2025India Today’s Mood of the Nation poll shows Assam’s politics reshaped by Himanta Biswa Sarma’s mix of welfare expansion and hardline politics on illegal immigration. Though Gaurav Gogoi trails him closely, Sarma remains firmly ahead thanks to BJP’s welfare reach, organisational strength, and consolidation of the majority electorate.
1925-2025 Assam's Demographic Crossroads: Charting a Course for a Prosperous and Inclusive Future
Aug 27, 2025Assam, a state historically defined by its strategic position in India's Northeast and its rich cultural heritage, is undergoing a profound demographic and socio-economic transformation. From a population of approximately 3.3 million in 1901 to an estimated 36.2 million in 2024, the state has witnessed an eleven-fold population increase over the past century.
Why Must Muivah Return to Somdal After 50 Years of Exile
Aug 27, 2025Ato Kilonser of the NSCN-IM, Thuingaleng Muivah, plans to return to his home in Somdal by October 2025, a journey that is not just a homecoming but an opportunity for healing. I envision him walking the path of memories in his village, recalling childhood games at the green playground near his home, the quiet fields of Somdal, or the red MSRTC bus ride passing through Mahadev Junction and Oknaopokpi (Yaingangpokpi) along the Imphal-Ukhrul Road. He must carry cherished memories of a simpler time, before the Naga movement shaped his life. My wish is for this visit to be a moment of grace, uniting Meetei and Tangkhul, valley and hill, in a shared love for Manipur.
Tracy Chakma, a Pioneer and a Media Sensation from Mizoram
Aug 27, 2025Tracy’s remarkable journey, from a remote village to the national limelight, is nothing short of extraordinary. Born with a natural gift for dance, Tracy moved to Delhi with her family to receive professional training in pursuit of her dream. This dedication was soon recognised when she became the first contestant from Mizoram to secure a spot on Super Dancer Chapter 5. Her breakthrough has been widely celebrated, establishing her not just as a gifted dancer but also as a cultural pioneer bringing Mizoram’s talent to mainstream Indian entertainment.
From Resistance to Relevance Crisis: AGP’s Shrinking Space in Assam Politics
Aug 26, 2025In Assam’s shifting political landscape, the alliance between the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a double-edged sword. Once hailed as the voice of Assamese regionalism, AGP today finds itself struggling to retain its identity and relevance.
Assam Will Not Be a Dumping Ground: A Rebuttal to Syeda Hameed and Her Enablers
Aug 26, 2025Assam has always stood as a land of natural beauty, cultural resilience, and proud diversity. It has absorbed waves of migration and endured upheavals across centuries, yet it has preserved its unique identity and sense of belonging.
Chakma Students Making Their Mark in Mizoram’s Medical Journey
Aug 25, 2025Chakma students in Mizoram continue to excel in medical entrance exams, overcoming challenges to secure top ranks and help shape the state’s future in healthcare. Their success story reflects resilience, merit, and a growing influence in Mizoram’s educational and professional fields.
The organic illusion: What you see isn’t what farmers get
Aug 25, 2025Sikkim leads India as the first fully organic state, improving biodiversity and soil health. Farmers face challenges like market access and certification costs despite the benefits of organic farming
Why Do EGI and PUCL Peddle Lies About Manipur Crisis
Aug 24, 2025The EGI, much like the PUCL, has faced backlash for its September 2023 fact-finding report on the Manipur crisis, which the state forest department slammed as false and misleading, rejecting claims as “concocted” and baseless due to EGI’s failure to consult the department or verify information before publication.
Will Kuki CSOs’ Buffer Zones Derail IDP Resettlement?
Aug 22, 2025Despite the raging animosity between the two communities, Meitei villagers recognized seilun Guite’s mental health challenges, sheltered him, and coordinated with security forces to ensure his safe return to Sadang village in Kangpokpi. Several other Kuki individuals who entered the Meitei-dominated valley during this period were similarly handed over safely to police.
Montessori in Anganwadis: India’s Boldest Education Gamble
Aug 22, 2025The government introduces Montessori education in Anganwadis to boost early learning. This initiative aims to foster creativity and independence among young children
India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad: Ambition, surprises, and selection dilemmas
Aug 20, 2025India's Asia Cup 2025 squad has sparked debate with notable exclusions of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Selection choices by Ajit Agarkar's committee face criticism amid questions on team balance and player roles.
Manipur and Mizoram's Voting Frenzy for Popular Choice Award Steals the Spotlight in MUI 2025
Aug 20, 2025The Miss Universe India (MUI) 2025 pageant, held on August 18, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has become a cultural juggernaut, largely due to the electrifying online voting frenzy for the Miss Popular Award, driven by fervent supporters from Manipur and Mizoram.
Manipuri Language Day 2025: A timeless tongue's journey towards national and classical recognition
Aug 20, 2025The celebration of 34th Manipuri Language Day this year echoes all across the landscape of Manipur, historic places and vibrant festivals, calling to mind centuries-long cultural journey. It is a day of remembrance and pride – a reaffirmation of the people’s enduring demand to see Manipuri language included in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution of India and elevate to the prestigious category of Classical Languages of India.
Her Name is Pranamika
Aug 19, 2025Her mental resilience, combined with neuroencoding, prayers, and selfless care, turned the consequences of illness into the consequences of hope. There are moments in life when the body gives up but the mind refuses to surrender. These are the moments that separate despair from hope, defeat from resilience, and collapse from survival. This is the story of a woman who lived through such a moment. A story of how the human mind, combined with prayers and the compassion of doctors, turned the darkest illness into a light of possibility.
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