Kh Hitler Singh67th Wildlife Week is celebrated across the State of Manipur as being celebrated in the other parts of India from 2nd October to 8th October, 2022 to inculcate love and compassion of Wildlife and furtherance of protection and conservation o..

Dr Ch Anup SharmaThe UNESCO’s 41st General Conference 2021 proclaimed 6 October as International Geodiversity Day. This proclaimation was made as a recognition of the importance of Geoscience and Geodiversity in solving major challenges that humanit..

Dr N Heramani and Dr Seram Chaoba DeviThe world had a host of mental health issues that weren’t properly being treated, there were struggles to gain public funding for treatment, inhumane treatment in many parts of the world and overall ignorance in..

Akham Bonbirdhwaja SinghContd from previous issueThey also have annual visit by Amur Falcon and King Chillies are also grown. They have annual Amur Falcon Festival like we do in a place called Umrangsu (small village of in-laws) and have pitcher plants (P..

Dr Ksh Imokanta SinghCome Irabot Day (I prefer Irabot to the recently discovered Irawat) and Gandhi Jayanti, Manipur valley, may be Hills also (not much idea), rumbles with the sounds of thrashing overgrown grasses and tree branches along the Leikai (loca..

Dr Satyavan SaurabhContd from previous issueAccording to an estimate, there are only 2,000 oncologists for 10 million patients in India. Furthermore, the infrastructure to support cancer research has a long way to go.The National Program for Prevention an..

N Munal MeiteiThe 4th October is celebrated as World Animal Day, with this year’s theme, “a Shared Planet” and wildlife week is observed from 2nd-8th October. The theme emphasises that our planet is equally shared by all living being. WA..

Lunminthang HaokipContd from previous issueVirgin slopes where various short-term plants can be grown to bear fruits of prosperity are available a dime-a-dozen in the districts bordering Myanmar. The “Look East” policy promises a ready market ..

Dr Satyavan SaurabhContd from previous issueIt is necessary. About 5-10% of cancers are due to genetic defects inherited from a person's parents. After early signs of cancer are detected, it is usually diagnosed by medical imaging and confirmed by biopsy...

M Asnikumar SinghContd from prev issueBringing the North East to the centre stage; bringing Delhi to the regionThe North Eastern region had long been at the periphery of development discussion of almost all the Governments at the Centre since independence..

P Mayengbam and TC TolenkhombaContd from last SaturdayThe resource poor farmers under stressful climatic conditions and different agro-ecological regions have tremendous adaptive capacity to changing conditions, but the current climate changes are occurri..

Anand LaishramContd from prev issueFor most farmers, joining this program is their first exposure to formal education.Farmers are given a small plot of land on the farm.They cultivate tomatoes, along with other crops like maize, soya, wheat etc. The culti..

Free ThinkerFrom this Durga Puja or Panthoibi Puja onwards PhD degree is no more required to become a Professor.   PhD is now irrelevant for becoming a ‘Professor of Practice.  Who is a ‘Prof of Practice? As per the latest UGC g..

Dr Sumedha Kushwaha‘Who am I?’ A question that prevails in the minds of many of us, not everyday but at odd hours of the twilight when either you are elated or very depressed? ‘Who am I?’ a question so significant that can change y..

Lakshmana Venkat Kuchi This is one aspect of the much-talked Gujarat Model that every state would do well to emulate – of an aspirational district of Narmada -- loosely translated meaning a backward and tribal district – which boasts of cemented roads deep inside villages, doorstep delivery of drinking water, electricity, pucca cemented houses, and all other visible signs of development. In fact, its progress and growth parameters of tribal beneficiaries, women, and children, through collaborative ..

Yambem LabaIn the early 1980s, there were just about five liquor outlets selling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in Manipur. When the late Irengbam Tompok became Excise Minister he ensured a quantum leap in the number of Licensed Liquor Vendors, issuing..

P Mayengbam and TC TolenkhombaContd from previous issueIn cows and pigs, it affects oocyte growth and quality (Barati et al., 2008; Ronchi et al., 2001), impairment of embryo development, and pregnancy rate (Hansen, 2007; Nardone et al., 2010; Wolfenson e..

Shahnaz HusainSandalwood is popularly known for its fragrance, evoking peace and calm, and finding its use in aromatherapy and meditation.Sandalwood’s soft, woody aroma works well in soaps and body scrubs, and it’s been used in Indian skin car..

P Mayengbam and TC TolenkhombaContd from previous issueThe extent of decline in milk yield occurs less at mid gestation stage than either late or early stage. The negative impact of cold wave or heat wave on milk yield of buffaloes are not only observed o..

Dr Longjam KrishnamangolContd from previous issueAnd, usually or generally, full academic freedom is given to the university in the matter of teaching and research. Also, the research scholar is awarded the PhD degree for his original contributions or ent..

P Mayengbam and TC TolenkhombaContd from previous issueThermal livestock stress decreases efficiency of feed conversion (McDowell, 1968), especially for livestock that are fed large amounts of high-quality feeds (Huan, 1997). In the case of cattle, feed i..

“But apart from the contemporary mood, the ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else” – (John..

P Mayengbam and TC TolenkhombaContd from previous issueLivestock in higher latitudes will be more affected by the increase of temperatures than livestock located in lower latitudes, because livestock in lower latitudes are usually better adapted to high t..

Lunminthang HaokipPride of the Old Lambian: “Owner’s pride and neighbours’ envy.” It was the old Videocon ad that sold the branded TV like hot cakes, several decades ago. Social icons of the 1960s and 1970s thought ditto on OL. ..

S BalakrishnanThe art of creating bronze statues in Tamil Nadu follows a hoary tradition that is many thousand years old.  Among the statue making styles prevalent in Tamil Nadu, the Chola style of statue making is acclaimed as the most perfect art f..

Nongthombam Rimotkumar MeeteiSeptember 25 was World Pharmacists Day . With the coming of September 25, pharmacists of all regions are celebrating this day with this year’s theme, ‘Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world.’ And we ..

Marjing MayanglambamManipur, besides being the powerhouse of sports and a land of culture, has also another point that needs some serious efforts to give it more coverage and bring it to the limelight. Fashion designing is one point that needs more encour..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from last SaturdayEfforts have also been made globally to make the world a peaceful place to live. The United Nations and similar international organizations like WTO, ICJ, and many others have made major changes in the world based o..

Free ThinkerThe partial lifting of prohibition triggers little happiness; it should be full and final. Second, the emphasis is imprudent; priority should have been given to the local brew (with quality control). Still, there is ample scope for black marke..

Anand LaishramMost people who have been to a bank wouldn't describe it as a pleasant experience, to say the least.From long lines & even longer waiting times (for things to get approved, for example), to uncooperative (or even straight-up rude) staff,..

Lakshmana Venkat KuchiWe all know the power of the moving pictures and sounds in communicating messages and how effective they can be during a crisis–the right manner of communicating life-saving messages can save hundreds and thousands of lives, es..

Dr KK PandeyContd from previous issueA diabetic suffering from backache problem should always go to a hospital where availability of an experienced vascular or a cardio vascular surgeon is there. By now you must have understood it is very essential to kno..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from previous isseEven amid the process of being socially responsible as a country, our country was and is facing many problems like other nations. But based on a more sensible and responsible government and society, tireless efforts..

Shahnaz HusainThe most attractive and sensitive feature of our face is the eyes. Decorating our eyes with simple and efficient techniques compliments even the most basic attire without indulging in a makeup retreat. And, you don’t have to waste a lo..

Dr Ashwini Sirapanasetty KaracheContd from previous issueThe following rights are covered under Reproductive rights:1. Right to have legal and safe abortion irrespective of marital status.2. Right to control one’s reproductive function.3. Right to a..

Lamneivah Kipgen The National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented in 2020 replacing the 1986 Education Policy. It created many changes and also introduced many new systems for the development and betterment of the education system in the country.Howeve..

Kalyan Sarma and Girin KalitaIn today’s animal agricultural industries various trends are present which may potentially increase the spread and level of infectious diseases in herds. In either case it is important to the animal industry both for con..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from previous isseOn the other hand, if peace is imposed by force, there will be feelings of mistrust and enmity between competing individuals, groups, states, etc. Here any small misunderstanding can turn into a conflict, which can ..

Sunil ThongamContd from previous issueThe Government will have to invent various steps to promote economic development and social stability or else movement of separatism will continue to persist. We can perceive class conflict in the State. Neither Nagas..

N Munal MeiteiThe 21st September is the International Day of Peace since 1981 and this year’s theme is, 'End Racism. Build Peace'. This day dedicates to strengthen the ideals of peace through non-violence and cease-fire. The United Nations also want..

Sunil ThongamManipur has 33 recognised tribes of two different conglomerates--the Nagas and Kukis. It is inhabited by three major ethnic groups--the Meiteis in the valley and the Nagas and the Kuki-chin tribes in the hills. Manipur is also inhabited by th..

Sanjoy AkoijamThe six communities seeking ST status are currently enjoying either Other Backward Classes (OBC) or More Other Backward Classes (MOBC) status in Assam. Though, historically, most of them were ruling communities, they have been cornered in ma..

Contd from last SaturdayTo provide food to the people during the lockdown in 2020 due to the Corona epidemic, the Modi Government brought the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. In this scheme a 5 kg ration is given per person, free of cost per month..

Bhupender YadavThe countdown for the return of cheetah has begun and India cannot wait to welcome back the fastest land animal whose growls once echoed in forests across the country, barring the high mountains and coasts. On September 7 the cheetah came b..

Sanjoy AkoijamContd from previous issue26 years ago, on 2nd July 1996 to be exact, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill to provide for inclusion of Koch-Rajbongshi in the ST list was introduced in Lok Sabha. On 2nd August 1996, durin..

Sanjoy AkoijamIn India today, the issue of who should be included in the list of ‘backward classes’ (OBC, SC, ST, etc) remains a contentious matter. It may sound strange to any layman that even after 75 years of independence from the British E..

Prabhat KishoreIn the year 1968, Government of India had declared 15th September as “Engineers Day” as a tribute to the greatest Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Vishveshvaraiya. Born on 15th September 1860, Dr. Vishveshvaraiya went to becom..

Ranjan K BaruahContd from previous issueWhen we talk about literacy, we have to also spread digital literacy as the pandemic has taught us the importance and necessities of digital learning. One of the ways in formal structure to join any educational inst..

Dr Mansukh MandaviyaAs our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always said, whenever each and every one across our Nation take a step together, our country moves a 130 crore steps forward.  Hon’ble Prime Minister has an irrefuta..

Kalyan SarmaContd from previous issueVaccinesConsiderable resources have been and still are being allocated to research into the effector’s mechanisms of naturally acquired immunity to gastrointestinal helminths infections of sheep and cattle, to fa..