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Manipur Census 2027: What the Houselisting Deferral Really Means
Words matter, particularly when they appear in a Gazette notification. On September 5, the Government of India did not announce that Census 2027 had…
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Manipur Assembly Began With a Return and Ended With a Boycott
Two Kuki legislators returned to the House after more than three years. Five days later, nine Naga MLAs stayed away from the final sitting.…
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Manipur Pulse 2027
Constituencies. Public issues. What changed.
The reporting desk is open. Verified constituency reports will appear here as they are published. No survey results have been published in this tracker yet.
Ground reports and public affairs
Manipur Focus
RSS Manipur Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi
Imphal, September 8, 2026: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Manipur Prant, has condemned the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram following an assault in…
14 CSOs Call Total Shutdown Over Delay in NRC Update
Fourteen civil society organisations have called a statewide shutdown in Manipur from August 9 midnight over the Government’s alleged delay in organising a seminar on updating the NRC.
Folklore Preservation Highlighted at The Mystic Tales of Kangleipak Launch
YAI Publications launched The Mystic Tales of Kangleipak by Mutum Mir in Imphal, with dignitaries highlighting folklore preservation, youth participation, cultural identity and freedom of expression.
Regional affairs and wider connections
Northeast & Beyond
Northeast & Beyond
NRC Issue Comes Alive Again in Eastern India
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Meet Discusses Youth, Drug Abuse, Demography and AI
Northeast & Beyond
RSS Never Looks for Sunset, Lives with Sunrise: Prof Rakesh Sinha
Northeast & Beyond
PEC Report Says Decline in journo-murders during first half of 2026
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DFRAC Report Confirms Digital Propaganda Around Manipur’s Three-Year Conflict
On 23 September 2025, I warned that Manipur’s conflict was being shown through a distorted digital frame. The DFRAC report now confirms how Pakistan and South Asia linked accounts used Manipur, Kashmir, and Punjab narratives to weaken trust and spread misinformation. Manipur’s defence must begin with the defence of truth.
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Guest Essay
AR Rahman Unites India, Politics Divide It
The recent uproar over AR Rahman’s role in composing for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana—coupled with his honest insights into communal biases affecting his Bollywood…
By Naorem Mohen
Guest Essay
Why Canada-China Thaw is A Wake-Up Call for US’s Fading Grip on the World
The recent meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping on January 16, 2026, wasn’t just a diplomatic handshake—it was…
By Naorem Mohen
Guest Essay
Sangai Festival Must Not Be Silenced: A Call for Cultural Resilience, Economic Revival, and Inclusive Rehabilitation
The Sangai Festival stands as one of the most resplendent manifestations of Manipur’s civilizational heritage, encapsulating the state’s intricate mosaic of traditions, arts, and…
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Manipur University Pays Tribute to MIMS Faculty Dr Sorokhaibam Keshorjit Singh
Imphal, September 8: Manipur University on Tuesday mourned the untimely demise of Dr Sorokhaibam Keshorjit Singh, Assistant Professor (Stage-II) at the Manipur Institute of…
Manipur University Turns to AI Tools to Ease Hindi Use in Official Work
Employees were introduced to Bhashini, Kanthasth, Gyan Bharatam and Adi Vaani during a workshop opening Hindi Pakhwada 2026. Imphal, September 4: Artificial intelligence is…
Manipur University Book Connects Identity, Poverty and Gender to Inclusive Development
The 11-chapter volume examines how overlapping social disadvantages influence education, livelihoods, empowerment and access to inclusive development. Imphal, September 4: Social exclusion cannot always…
Markets, business and personal finance
Money
The SEC will consider proposed crypto offering rules on August 14.
The US SEC will consider tailored rules for certain crypto offerings on August 14. Here is what the proposal could mean for Indian investors.
Ripple Gets Full MiCA CASP License in Luxembourg to Offer Crypto Services Across Europe
Ripple has secured full MiCA authorization from Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area as the EU enters a stricter enforcement phase for digital asset firms.
Stock Futures Rise as U.S.-Iran Pause Eases Market Fears, Oil Risks Remain
US stock futures moved higher after Washington and Tehran agreed to pause hostilities, but oil supply risks and weakness in major technology shares continue to shape investor sentiment.
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RSS Manipur Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi
Manipur University Pays Tribute to MIMS Faculty Dr Sorokhaibam Keshorjit Singh
Manipur Census 2027: What the Houselisting Deferral Really Means
Manipur University Turns to AI Tools to Ease Hindi Use in Official Work
Local cinema · Manipur & Northeast
Entertainment
‘Sunita’ Wins Best Manipuri Film at 72nd National Film Awards 2024
Manipuri cinema achieved another major national recognition as the feature film ‘Sunita’ won the Best Feature Film in Manipuri award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Selected under the Regional Film category, ‘Sunita’ was adjudged the Best Feature Film in Manipuri. The prestigious recognition further strengthens the growing presence and reputation of Manipuri film on the national stage.
The Great Regression of Manipuri Cinema: When Commercial Success Rewards Mediocrity
Manipuri cinema has never lacked talented actors, writers, cinematographers, musicians, or directors. The crisis stems from something far more troubling: the growing normalization of mediocrity.
Witnessing Disability, Care, and Humanity in I AM SPECIAL
I AM SPECIAL (2017), a 47-minute English-language docufiction written, edited, and directed by Priyakanta Laishram, and produced by Harendra Laishram under the banner of Priyakanta Productions, confronts one of the most persistent problems in disability representation: not invisibility, but the way disability is seen.
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