In the midst of the cacophony around bhel puri and political betrayals, the new surge of violence in Manipur is almost muted. Here’s another slice of news that you might not have tasted. A few days ago, (late April 2026), some 240 Kuki tribals, members of the B’nei Menashe, enthusiastically touched down at Ben Gurion […]
It was seven o’clock on a pleasant April morning in Gangtok, and I let myself out of the Gangtok Drift, a cozy hotel just above the Khangri Petrol Pump in Tadong for an early morning walk. I couldn’t help noticing several vehicles coming up the road displaying the National Flag, and some with the lampshade […]
Frank Krishner looks at the Assam Assembly Elections in this series. In the tea garden areas, it would appear that so-called ‘Friendly fights’ between the INDIA alliance partners will sour the pitch for the Congress, with the Trinamool Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha being the spoilers. It looks like advantage BJP, say political observers. […]
Just over a week ago, a historic moment unfolded for the Salesians of Don Bosco, a congregation deeply cherished across India and the world. On March 22, Fr. Fabio Attard, a Maltese priest known for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to youth, was elected as the new Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation. For […]
Guwahati: The transgender community of Manipur has raised strong objections to the inclusion of only 239 of its members in the northeast state’s final electoral rolls, asserting that this figure significantly under-represents their actual population. The adult transgender population of Manipur exceeds 4,000 according to community representatives. The final electoral rolls, released on Monday by […]
In a heartbreaking incident, a 13-year-old a tribal girl, student of Bijoykumar Higher Secondary School in Agartala, allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room at Suparibagan. The young girl was staying at the Anangamohini Scheduled Tribes (ST) girl’s hostel, which is run by the state government. Officials responded quickly to the tragedy, with Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma […]
Itanagar: The vibrant and culturally rich landscape of Arunachal Pradesh is set to host the sixth edition of the Northeast India Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement. Commencing on Sunday, the 19th of November, this three-day extravaganza promises a celebration of traditional crafts, weaving, and fashion at the picturesque Koro Happa River Island in Jollang. […]
IMPHAL: In a bid to address the prolonged unrest gripping Manipur, the opposition parties in the state have taken a significant step forward. A delegation representing 10 opposition parties, led by former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, converged at Raj Bhawan on Friday [November 17] to meet with Governor Anusuiya Uikey. The Congress party […]
In a landmark verdict, the High Court in Tripura state issued a significant order to cease the persecution of two tribal families who embraced Christianity, marking a critical moment for religious freedom in the region. The families of Purnomoy Chakma and Tarun Chakma from the Pashchim Andarcherra village under Unakoti district faced severe social embargoes […]
To say that ‘Manipur is burning’ is not merely a gross understatement, but belies the terrible reality which has gripped the tiny State in North-East India since the third of May, writes Peace Activist Cedric Prakash SJ: For almost fifty days now, Manipur has been experiencing unprecedented violence and mayhem; more than one hundred people […]
Manipur is burning. We hope and pray for sense to prevail, and a solution to be worked out. But the smaller tribes of Manipur who are lumped together under the umbrella identity ‘Kuki’ are caught in the middle.Any long-term solution to the ongoing conflict in Manipur must also take into account the hopes, aspirations and […]
Guwahati: “Hatred will never advance our cause” : These are the firm words of Manipuri filmmaker and actor Priyakanta Laishram, who has expressed his concern over the state and central governments’ alleged inaction and negligence over the Northeastern state’s appalling situation. Manipur-born Priyakanta Laishram is a multi-award-winning director, actor, writer, producer, editor, and TV host […]
