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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen is a journalist, writer and Editor of Signpost News. He writes on Manipur and Northeast India, with a focus on governance, society, education, conflict, culture and regional affairs. He is the author of In the Lap of Koubru, which reflects his engagement with Manipur’s people, history, culture and identity during the turbulent years of 2023–2025, and My Japanese Niece, a historical novel exploring war, hidden identity, memory and human bonds between Manipur and Japan. Follow him on X at @laimacha.

Areas of coverage: Geo-politics, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Cryptocurrencies.

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Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Phase–2 Held at Manipur University

Education

Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Phase–2 Held at Manipur University

The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, Manipur University, organised Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Phase–2 at the Court Hall, Manipur University, Canchipur, on August 12 under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The programme focused on engaging young people with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and encouraging them to become responsible, disciplined and socially conscious citizens while promoting a drug-free society.

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Manipur University on Monday inaugurated a two-week Refresher Course on “Advances in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, and Yoga”

Education

MU inaugurates two-week national refresher course on Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Yoga

Manipur University on Monday inaugurated a two-week Refresher Course on “Advances in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, and Yoga”, with Vice-Chancellor (In-Charge) Prof. R.K. Hemakumar Singh emphasising the need to strengthen scientific knowledge, research capabilities and continuous professional development in the rapidly evolving fields of physical education, sports science and yoga.

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Manipur University releases special journal issue

Education

Manipur University releases special journal issue on conflict, displacement and evidence-based research

Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) Prof. R.K. Hemakumar Singh said universities have a responsibility to produce objective academic research capable of helping society understand complex issues. He appreciated the Department of Anthropology for publishing a timely volume devoted to Manipur’s continuing unrest and expressed hope that the research would contribute to informed academic discussions beyond the state.

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