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.