Looking Back at 2025: A Year That Tested Manipur

The year 2025 will be remembered in Manipur not for its calm, but for its courage. It was a year that continued to test the soul of the land - its people, its relationships, and its future - yet it also revealed a quiet, enduring resilience that refuses to be erased.

For Manipur, 2025 unfolded in the long shadow of unrest that began in May 2023. The wounds—physical, emotional, and communal—did not heal easily. Displacement remained a painful reality for thousands. Trust between communities stayed fragile, often strained by fear, misinformation, and memories of loss. Normal life—schools, markets, movement—resumed only in fragments, reminding everyone that peace is more than the absence of violence; it is the presence of dignity and security.

An overview of the attacks on Christians in India from 1990 up to 2025

An overview of the attacks on Christians in India from 1990 up to 2025, followed by a timeline of major incidents in 2025, including recent daily-reported violence. The data draws on multiple human-rights reporting sources, incident trackers from civil society groups such as the United Christian Forum (UCF) and advocacy reports, as well as notable historical documented events. Sources indicate that reported incidents are underestimates since many attacks go unreported or are not systematically recorded by government databases. Christian Today India+1 

Eighteen Years Together: A Journey of Love, Growth, and Enduring Commitment

Eighteen years (23.12.2007 - 23.12.2025) of marriage is not merely a measure of time; it is a testament to resilience, companionship, and the quiet strength that grows between two people who choose each other every day. In a world that moves fast and often celebrates instant gratification, reaching the milestone of 18 years together stands as a powerful reminder that lasting love is built patiently, through shared dreams, trials, and everyday moments.

World War III Concerns and Global Tensions

In an era defined by rapid geopolitical shifts and resurgent great-power competition, public fears about a potential World War III are hard to ignore. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East, and from the Indo-Pacific to global diplomatic forums, leaders and analysts alike are wrestling with an unsettling reality: the world’s security architecture is under strain.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has openly acknowledged these anxieties. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, he warned

Why Cement Roads Make Sense in Manipur’s Hills - Explained!

Manipur’s road crisis is not merely about poor connectivity - it is about choosing the right engineering solutions for a difficult terrain. A frequent question raised by citizens, especially in hill districts like Lamka (Churachandpur), is why cement concrete roads are being built instead of bitumen roads.

The answer lies in geography and climate.

Manipur’s hill districts receive intense monsoon rainfall, often accompanied by landslides and soil erosion. Bitumen roads, which are flexible by design, deteriorate rapidly when water penetrates the surface layers. Potholes, cracks, and surface peeling become inevitable within a few monsoon cycles.

Article 371C of the Indian Constitution and the Tribal Communities of Manipur

 Constitutional Safeguards, Institutional Practice, and Contemporary Challenges

Abstract

Article 371C of the Indian Constitution was introduced as a special provision to safeguard the political, administrative, and cultural interests of the tribal communities inhabiting the hill areas of Manipur. Enacted in the context of Manipur’s transition to statehood, the provision sought to institutionalise participatory governance through the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) and to assign special responsibility to the Governor for hill administration. Despite its constitutional significance, Article 371C has remained under-implemented and institutionally weakened. This paper examines the historical origins, constitutional intent, institutional mechanisms, and practical limitations of Article 371C, situating it within Manipur’s broader ethnic and governance landscape. It argues that the erosion of Article 371C has contributed to tribal alienation and governance crises, and that strengthening its implementation is essential for democratic legitimacy and ethnic accommodation in Manipur.

Legal Comparison of Article 371C (Manipur), Article 371A (Nagaland), and the Sixth Schedule

Asymmetric Federalism and Tribal Autonomy in Northeast India

1. Introduction

India’s constitutional design accommodates diversity through asymmetric federal arrangements, particularly in regions with distinct ethnic, cultural, and historical identities. The North-Eastern region exemplifies this approach through a range of special provisions, most notably Article 371A, Article 371C, and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

While all three mechanisms aim to protect tribal interests, they differ significantly in legal strength, institutional autonomy, and enforceability. This section undertakes a comparative legal analysis to assess how far Article 371C measures up against the more robust autonomy frameworks under Article 371A and the Sixth Schedule.

A Narrowing Path to Peace in Ukraine

As the Russia–Ukraine war grinds into yet another year, diplomacy has re-entered the spotlight, though not without controversy and deep uncertainty. Recent proposals circulating among Kyiv, Moscow, Washington and European capitals suggest a possible shift from maximalist war aims to pragmatic, if uncomfortable, compromises. Yet peace remains fragile, conditional, and far from assured.

Lamka’s Roads Are Failing Its People

Lamka, the commercial heartbeat of southern Manipur, is expanding rapidly in size, population, and economic activity. Yet its basic infrastructure - especially its roads - remains painfully behind. Daily commuters already know the routine: jolting through deep potholes, navigating half-finished drain lines, and breathing air thick with dust or diesel fumes. What should be a bustling, connected township instead feels like a maze of neglected terrain.

The Nupi Lan - Observed on 12th December

The Nupi Lan (meaning "Women's War" in the Meitei language) refers to two significant mass movements led by women in Manipur, British India, against colonial authorities and oppressive policies. These movements are landmark events in Manipuri history, renowned for their display of women's power and unity.

The First Nupi Lan (1904)

The first Nupi Lan broke out in 1904 in response to the British colonial authorities' reintroduction of the forced labour system known as the Lallup.