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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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Microsoft Layoffs: What 4,800 Job Cuts Reveal About Big Tech, AI and Gaming Strategy

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Microsoft Layoffs: What 4,800 Job Cuts Reveal About Big Tech, AI and Gaming Strategy

Microsoft’s plan to downsize its global workforce by around 4,800 employees, representing about 2.1 percent of its total workforce, is more than another entry in the continuing cycle of technology sector layoffs. It reflects a wider corporate recalibration taking place across Big Tech, where companies that once expanded aggressively are now being forced to justify investments, reduce duplication, and align manpower with new strategic priorities.

6 min read
SoO Agreement in Manipur: Peace Process or Policy Failure?

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SoO Agreement in Manipur: Peace Process or Policy Failure?

The SoO story began with a table offered to Kuki militants in 2005. By 2026, official records were citing low camp attendance, alleged arms movement, recruitment, extortion, ammunition procurement and FIRs. The State Cabinet and MHA correspondence now make SoO agreement, a major question of public accountability in Manipur.

12 min read