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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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Manipuri Film ‘Sunita’ Wins Best Manipuri Film at 72nd National Film Awards

Movies

‘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.

3 min read
Violence Took Their Homes, SIR Must Not Take Their Votes

The Signpost View

Violence Took Their Homes, SIR Must Not Take Their Votes

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur has created another grave concern. Reports emerging from Kuki dominated areas allege that the names of Meitei voters who were driven from their villages are being classified as untraceable and considered for deletion.

9 min read