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Dr N Munal MeiteiEnvironmental health is intertwined with human health, as clean air, water and stable ecosystems are essential for survival. Environmental factors, including pollution, climate change and habitat loss, cause nearly 25% of global deaths an..

Dr Debapriya MukherjeeContd from previous issueCountries that have achieved sustained development have done so by investing heavily in research, innovation, and higher education. Their leaders understand that scientific advancement is not confined to labo..

Dr W CharengnaThe ongoing conflicts in Manipur require careful monitoring by the Government of India to prevent further escalation. The tensions, and mistrust among the Meitei, Naga, and Kuki communities have persisted for many years, and a lasting resolu..

Keisam PradipkumarIn the early hours of 7 April 2026, when the night still held its breath, violence tore through the fragile silence of Tronglaobi village in Manipur. What should have been a quiet prelude to dawn became a scene of irreversible loss.At ar..

Mangsatabam Dinachandra MeeteiHistoric Night LaunchIn a moment that rekindled humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos, Artemis II lifted off into the night sky on April 1, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m. local time (EDT)—or 3:54 a.m...

Dr Raj SinghIn the West Asia War, America and Israel are not on the same page when it comes to the “truce” with Iran. The two countries waged this unpopular war for their hidden but different ambitions.While America’s interest is in savi..

Prof (Dr) Waikhom Robindro SinghContd from previous issue* Before they damage the neighbouring tooth In older folks, the decision for extraction of impacted wisdom teeth hinges on a thorough evaluation of the patient’s overall health and dental..

Brigadier (Retired) L Ibotombi SinghThe unfortunate incident in Moirang’s Tronglaobi village, Bishnupur district, resulting in the killing of a 5-year-old boy and a 6-month-old girl and injuring their mother, is nothing but sheer act of terrorism by..

Prof (Dr) Waikhom Robindro SinghA wisdom tooth is a third molar, typically one of four, located at the back of your mouth. They are the last teeth to erupt, usually between 17 and 25 years old. Sometimes they cause issues, sometimes they chill. Not everyo..

Dipak KurmiThe ambitious vision of the Manipur Government to re-engineer Jiribam district as a model for holistic development represents a pivotal turning point in the States modern history. By placing a strategic thrust on infrastructure, tourism, and, m..

Soraren HanjabaThe tragic events at Tronglaobi of April 7, 2026, have once again exposed the hollow core of the security apparatus in Manipur. When the blood of innocent children is spilled in an area purportedly under heavy guard, the failure is not mere..

L Ibotombi Singh (Retd Brigadier)(The main issue about errors in census data of 2001 in Manipur which was manifested by abnormal decadal growth of population in some hill districts, despite order by the Guwahati High Court for a fresh census in three hill..

Dr Debapriya MukherjeeFrom long experience of working closely with young students and observing the wider social environment, one disturbing tendency has become increasingly visible. Individuals who fail to cultivate creativity, intellectual curiosity, or..

Sanabam Lamyanba MeiteiSince the education system has been introduced in human society, we all seek to gain new knowledge in one way or another. From the time a child is born till the time he leaves this earth, learning is a part of it. Yet we barely touc..

Ranjan K BaruahContd from last SaturdayThey deserve education and special educators must be engaged to ensure that no one has left out due to autism. There are special agencies working for the issue and we may collaborate or volunteer with such organizati..

Mangsatabam Dinachandra MeiteiA Planet Born in FireLong before oceans shimmered under sunlight, Earth was a world of fire—molten, unstable, and hostile to life. There were no rivers, no clouds, no trace of the blue that now defines it. And yet, with..

James KhangenbamContd from last SaturdayCombating Aedes aegypti and other mosquitoesGuppies are an army of tiny fishes that eats up mosquito larvae. Letting out guppies at the drainages, ponds and water sources will also help manage mosquito at the larvae..

Chongboi Haokip, MCIHortI’ve been reflecting deeply lately on forgiveness, grief, humility, and something even closer to the heart - how Jesus sees us, not as the world sees us, but as we truly are. How difficult it is to go through the grieving sta..

Rev L Simon RaomaiThe victim of Good Friday has become the victor of Easter. The crucified Christ is risen from the death at the dawn of the day which is the most spectacular event in the human history. This scene opens on Saturday night, some time after..

Rev. L Simon RaomaiAs we join the world in observing the Good Friday let us reflect ourselves on the final game of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ around the cross.'And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get..

Ranjan K BaruahContd from previous issuePrevious Years Themes2025: Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)2024: Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Autistic individuals share regional perspectives2023: Transformation: Towar..

Shahnaz HusainCollagen comes from the Greek word kolla, meaning ‘glue’, which forms the structural basis for the skin,  nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and blood vessels.Collagen is a group of 28 substances  and is the most abundant p..

Ranjan K BaruahContd from previous issueOther characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations.Since the United Nati..

Dr Yumnam Sana DeviHow to support Children with Autism at Home?We all are aware that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) /Autism is a Neurodevelopmental disorder with two core features of deficits in social-communication and restricted- repetitive behavior/int..

Dr Aniruddha Babar“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats beauty and youth.”-ChanakyaA society does not decline in a single moment; it declines when knowledge loses its place and confusion rep..