Dr Th Robindro SinghRice cultivation is very popular and important because it is the major staple food crop of Manipur and no option of cultivation of other suitable crops in the rice field during the Kharif season. With the increasing population, we need..

Lt Gen (Dr) Konsam Himalay Singh The Indian independence movement was a series of events during British Raj. It is believed that revolutionary movement for independence emerged from erstwhile Bengal Province of which many parts of the North East India suc..

Bobby Ramakant – CNSContd from previous issue This regimen is the first successful short-course treatment regimen for drug-susceptible TB disease in almost 40 years. WHO has endorsed this regimen for use [CDC guidance is forthcoming], said Shob..

Lunminthang HaokipMASS MEDIA: Mass Media is the general term by which we know the diversified media technologies through which news and views are collected and communicated to reach a large number of people residing near and far. Movies, radio, recorded m..

Dr Priyadarshini SalamChives is a highly demanded crop in Manipur grown and produced throughout the year. Popularly used as spices and condiments, in making popular dishes, fritters and are also consumed raw. Once planted, it continuously gives high retur..

Bobby Ramakant – CNSContd from previous issue “CROI 2022: Global Advocates Offer Insights and Directions on the Science and Next Steps Needed.”Harry Tembo, Zambia Community Advisory Platform, Zambia; Katie Willingham, The Well Proje..

Boilal GangteAn article in IndiaToday says “The ‘War on Drugs’ is a popular slogan in Manipur politics. But a drive through the districts in the hills showed that State and Central authorities are far from winning this war”. While ..

Anand LaishramContd from previous issueThousands of jobs were created. Other industries such as the wardrobe industry also benefited tremendously due to customers buying more and more clothes. Industries that supplied the raw materials (such as the steel,..

Free ThinkerA few days back Shri Narendra Modi, Hon Prime Minister of India called Indian languages as the soul of Indianness. While speaking about the prioritisation of local languages under the New Education Policy PM expressed the underlying commitment..

Satyavan 'Saurabh'Contd from previous issueCost-push inflation also known as wage-push inflation; Occurs when there is an increase (inflation) in aggregate prices due to an increase in wages and raw material costs. Companies may not be allowed to pass the..

Ngangom Junior LuwangThe latest report by the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), 2019-21 on liquor is distressing in as much as the otherwise dry Manipur is found still high and infamously the fourth most “drunk” State (Andaman & Ni..

Satyavan 'Saurabh'Rupee depreciation means that the rupee has become less valuable against the dollar. The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low of 77.44 against the US dollar. Tighter global monetary policy, strengthening of the US dollar and risk aversio..

Hardeep S PuriContd from previous issueHistorical analysis of domestic price rise suggests that the price rise of petrol during 2014-2022 of 36% (Rs.77/litre to Rs. 105/litre) is the lowest among comparable periods in the last 42 years: 60% during 2007-14..

Dr Kh PalinShija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI) completed an illustrious 26 years of laparoscopic surgery today. SHRI performed the first laparoscopic operation on May 10, 1996, using instruments permanently installed at the then-hospital on RI..

Hardeep S PuriSince early-2020, Governments around the world have been in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to adapt to an evolving world order which is not of their making.India has emerged among the most resilient countries – a reali..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from previous issueToday most people are facing the absence of meaningful life. One of the disadvantages of the collapse of the family system is the loss of the qualities of sharing, caring, empathy, cooperation, honesty, listening, ..

John RozarioContd from previous issueHowever, neighboring countries of India see a glimmer of hope in an assurance from India’s Commerce Secretary amid the sanctions. He said the sanctions would benefit neighboring and poorer countries.It is the suc..

John RozarioSince the start of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India’s ban on wheat exports has reignited worldwide concerns about rising food prices that can exacerbate the problems of food-deficit countries especially neigbouring countries.The Indian H..

U Amala, MS Yandigeri, P Pannikar, PK Jesna and F KhanThe practice of using insects as feed was commonly practiced in countries like Nigeria (Banjo et al., 2006), Mexico (Ramos-Elorduy et al., 2006), Thailand (Yhoung Aree et al., 1997) and Africa. Insects..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from previous issueAs a result, the material-oriented, competitive and highly aspirational generation is losing control of the so-called complex family structures. Just as individualism claimed rights and freedom of choice. It has fo..

Dr Kshetrimayum Kala Singh“Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live longer”. Hypertension is a silent killerOne in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. Every year 17th May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD)..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from previous issueIt helps in building collective consciousness in the individual. The family system is single and has been around for centuries, and enriched with diversity, reinforcing the social fabric. It is a major source of em..

Mehjabin BhanuThe North Eastern part of India, as well as the surrounding countries of Southeast Asia, is a fascinating seismotectonic zone. The region is bordered on the north by the eastern and northeastern Himalayas, on the east by the Indo-Burma range..

Priyanka SaurabhToday, there is a dire need for everyone to think and understand about family values and family as an institution, and at the same time, there is a need to find out the reasons for the decline of these values and rectify them. For this, th..

S BalakrishnanLord Buddha’s compassion will enter into anyone, even a lay devotee, who confides in Him in full faith and trust. As they say, faith moves even a mountain. An old woman became a Buddha because of her unassailable faith/trust on Sakyamu..

Ranjan K BaruahWe should be aware that approximately 27 million men and women make up the global nursing and midwifery workforce. This accounts for nearly 50% of the global health workforce. There is a global shortage of health workers, in particular nurs..

Lakshmana Venkat KuchiLast week I had the good fortune to spend two days with the country’s most interesting, informative, and influential voices that helped India battle Coronavirus during the pandemic as effectively as they chirp about this and th..

Oinam Nabakishore Singh The words of ultimate abhorrence and revulsion for the world where women are not respected were uttered by Sita, considered to be a Goddess and incarnation of Laxmi herself-I don’t want to live in a world where women are not ..

Paojakhup [email protected] the wake of yesterday’s traffic buzz at Tuibong Traffic point, I would like to highlight some semiotics elements related thereto. The hand gesture efforts (as a sign) of a traffic cop amidst busy commuters under heavy ra..

S. Romen Singh, L Wangchu, N Devachandra, Barunsingh and BN HazarikaHatkora also known as Satkara is one of the most important under exploited and endangered species of Citrus among the species found in North East India. It is tight-skinned, belonging to ..

Kakai SingsitThere was this insinuation that the victims of the 2004-05 landmine blast were denied compensation even after the amount was long back released by the State Home Department.To authenticate the report a team of journalists set out to meet some..

Prof Ratan Kumar SahaContd from previous issueand which will also provide necessary household nutritional security. This approach involving synergic blending of crops, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, poultry, etc. (A2, A3, A4 or A5 model= Agriculture, Aqu..

Smriti Zubin IraniThe Indian Government has catapulted the maxim of sarvajanahitaya, sarvajana-sukhaya (for the good of all, for the happiness of all) into a palpable reality in the past decade. The extant essence of janhit (public interest) has been rein..

Prof Ratan Kumar SahaContd from previous issueTimely· Your objective should include a time limit. Ex: I will complete this step by month/day/year.· I will establish a sense of urgency and prompt you to have better time management.2.2 Strategic &..

Dr Kreni Lokho and Lohrii AdaiPlants are natural components in tropical ecosystem. Plant provides a wide range of service to human from firewood and construction materials, to fruits, nuts, gums, resins, fodder and medicines. They also render services suc..

Prof Ratan Kumar SahaContd from previous issueThere are several constraints to the development of the fishery sector in Manipur. These are categorized as ‘support system constraints’, ‘infrastructural constrains’, ‘financial ..

Fr Paul Lelen HaokipMotherhood is another ‘term’ for ‘love without measure’. At least a day is set aside globally to acknowledge the sacrifice of mothers for their children and husbands. Mothers’ Day is just a minuscule grati..

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamYesterday, social media was bombarded by selfies with mothers of all colours. Irrespective of how all behave with their mothers on the other 364 days, most seem to fake post the love they have for their mother in the urge to not go o..

Vishal KapoorContd from last SaturdayThe last leg of rural electrification involved the toughest terrains - deserts, mountain ranges and rivers and LWE-hit areas. Taking electricity to the darkest corners of a country as huge and diverse as India, was a t..

S BalakrishnanFor long I had wanted to take my family members to Odisha where I worked in Cuttack, the State’s old capital, during 1980-83 (for 3 years after being transferred from Port Blair, my 1st place of posting). From Cuttack I was shifted to ..

Anand LaishramIn the previous weeks, we have looked at:- Push vs Pull strategies- What Market Creating Innovations mean?- How Market Creating Innovations help ignite economic development?This week, we will look at what Market Creating Innovations entail. ..

Ngangom Junior LuwangSome years back, a Manipuri Actress’s personal views on mixed alliances seem to have touched some raw nerves. We already had a precedent in the Manipuri film industry and we all know what had exactly transpired ! Reasons could b..

N Devachandra, L Wangchu, S Romen Singh, B Singh and BN HazarikaContd from previous issue For tea, individual estates and gardens are propagating their required cuttings as per their needs. They hardly procure from third parties. It is high time for ..

Sangita ThangjamWorld Hand Hygiene Day is a global campaign commemorated on 5th May every year . The day has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2009 and encourages patients and their family members to join health workers in their e..

Shahnaz HusainSummer is the perfect excuse to throw a party for whatever reason! Weddings, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, or just a good old beach party next to the sea  to  catch up with old friends.– you name it and it’s happ..

Rahul ShahIf he depends to a large degree on his capital for managing his expenses then he should have a mix of both stocks as well as bonds in his portfolio.Every time the stock portion goes up significantly, he should sell some and put the money in bond..

BC KusreWater is one of the most vital resources in Agriculture that plays a role in enhancing food production to meet the demand of growing population. As per the national water policy 70% of the water demand comes from the agriculture sector. Thus agric..

Maisnam Susmina and Rajendra KshetriContd from previous issueIn bygone days, Manipur enjoyed a pleasant temperature with moderate humidity; however, there has been a dramatic change in the temperature and uncertainty in rainfall, leading to scarcity of wa..

Maisnam Susmina and Rajendra KshetriWe celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd of every year to save our mother earth by giving awareness to the people around the globe. Humans do not have the right to threaten the earth for individual purposes or extend human ..

Dr K Rashbehari Singh Contd from last SundayCompassion fatigue: Compassion fatigue is a term that describes the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others, often through experiences of stress or trauma.  Compassion fatigue is a r..