K R SudhamanThe general Budget in India is a difficult exercise and this year’s budget in February is no different. With the objective of minimizing the impact of the unprecedented COVID19 pandemic on the economy, the Finance Minister will have to d..

Dr Meesha Haorongbam  IntroductionHave you ever had an overwhelming sense of fear lasting for minutes ? Perhaps you felt your heartbeat racing with a pounding sensation, your limbs feeling jiggly, with butterflies in your tummy-like sensation, gaspin..

Dr Ajay KumarWhile the entry of women in Indian Defence Forces has been there to different degrees since British India days, their roles were more related to nursing and Medical Officers, or to look after the troops, families and public during deployment...

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamEnterprises are created with a big heart and a strong mind. Money, manpower, infrastructure, logistics and time are just the ingredients to a perfect recipe. The proportions of these aspects are less and more for different entreprene..

Free ThinkerA few days back I stumbled upon an article “Netaji’s last visit to India” written by Meghachandra Kongbam (former Director DIPR) which was published in the “Sun” Magazine of May, 1989. It is a very interesting wri..

Kiren Rijiju‘Khelega India Toh Khilega India’ - Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s simple mantra for the youth of the country, has been the driving force behind transforming the perception of sports in India in the last few yea..

M Asnikumar SinghContd from prev issueThe acquisition of the original INA Headquarter in Moirang Konjengbam Leikai by the Government and a subsequent complete redevelopment of the complex to a world class State is something whose time has come.And perhaps..

O Kumar  SinghCulture is the symbol of human behavior passed through generations by way of learning. This symbol of human behavior is expressed either in tangible or intangible forms. Tangible culture includes buildings, monuments, landscapes, books,..

M Asnikumar SinghContd from previous issueThe southern part of Manipur from Churchandpur and Pherzawl district to Ningthoukhong covering an area of 15000 sq. km was under the control of the INA with its Headquarters at Moirang for 3 months till July 15, 1..

Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’  "Make self-reliance your occupation... Exert yourself to gather the wealth of knowledge" These are the words of Savitribai Phule who has not only been the first female teacher of India but is the lady who had f..

Prabhat KishoreContd from previous issueWhen girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous. Special emphasis on girls’ education have been given in Centrally sponsored educational schemes like District Primary Education Pro..

Prabhat Kishore“National Girl Child Day” is observed in India on 24th January every year since 2008 with the objective to raise awareness about the rights of girls, the importance of education, health & nutrition as well as  to highli..

Dr Mangangcha Thoudam LaibaContd from previous issueThe six peaks are Meiwai Langba Ching, Malang Nongphai Icham Ching, Inga-Kumdam Ching, Kouba Ingen Nongphaiching, Eeshing Thembi Nonghou Ching, Koubru Yairel Salailen Laimaru Laiphamlen etc. A big bamboo..

Kajal ChatterjeeRecently lot of hue and cry is being raised revolving around racist abuses hurled upon the Indian cricketers by the Australian spectators during the Sydney Test. While the ugly incident indeed deserves the strongest of condemnation, the In..

Dr Mudra IngawaleHave we ever thought about the amount of plastic we use in our day to day lives and its adverse effects on the environment that include us “human beings”? It’s high time that we paused for a moment, look around us and ac..

Col Reji KodubathCongratulations to the author for a well written book with the aim of motivating our youth–an aspect that very few military leaders have  attempted. The journey of life of a young lad from Charangpat (Lake of the Dragonflies)-a remote hamlet in Manipur–‘the Switzerland of India’, who was, in his own words, physically weak, shy, scared of heights and the darkness, –to becoming a General in the Indian Army and on hanging his uniform, choosing to return ..

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamI still remember my first Micro-Economics combined class with University of Ottawa students and University of Toronto students – Prof. John threw the first random question, “Raise your hands for those who want to be entre..

Dr Jeebanlata Salam“How then is perfection to be sought? Wherein lies our hope. In education and nothing else”. Immanuel KantBorn into a poor landless peasant family, Jesus never attended a formal school, but had full academic authority. Jesus..

Dr Sumedha KushwahaMotherhood is a beautiful feeling. However, it is a known fact  now that a lot of Gen X and Gen Z girls feel uncomfortable talking or even thinking about  having a  child. I  write  about  this  issue&..

Lakshmana Venkat KuchiReaders of Saturday Musing will bear with and pardon me for continuing with the State of the Nation – of the United States of America that witnessed historic political development with President Donald Trump walking into the hi..

Kunal Doley Contd from previous issueThat, combined with our newly-forged partnerships with local communities and authorities, sees us poised for exponential growth in the coming year.”Runway NagalandRunway Nagaland started in 2012 as a platform to ..

Shahnaz HusainQuestion 1-How to identify good natural coconut oil ?Shahnaz Husain -Pure natural coconut oil should taste and smell of fresh coconut. It should be white in colour. Check if it is cold-pressed, since nowadays cold-pressed oils are available...

Dr Budha KameiIntroductionThe Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people are one of the natives of Northeast India. They are found in the districts of Tamenglong, Noney, Churachandpur, Senapati, Imphal West, Imphal East, Jiribam, Thoubal and Bishnupur; outside the s..

Nehashree WahengbamWe  all  have  had  regrets and complaints. What for ?  In  most  cases, it’s rather  always  because of ‘shortage’ and ‘not enough’.   I, for  on..

Lt Col L ManongbaContd from prev issueTwo of the terrorists then entered the neighbouring guest house. The third terrorist (whose ‘Joridar’ had blown himself up with the car bomb) rushed into the Noor Guest House. All the four terrorists wore ..

L Nabachandra Singh & Punabati HAmong the agricultural pests causing crop loss, weeds rank first with a loss value of Rs. 2000 crores annually in India. Annual loss of nutrients due to weed amounts to a staggering 4.5 million tons. Although the extent of crop loss due to weed competition might vary from 20-50 percent depending on various conditions of rice culture, the damages caused by weeds are not so visible to create a sensation or alarm as in the case of an insect pest or disease incidence. ..

Moirangthem Lakshmi KumarWhile going through the Sangai Express (Eng) edition of 31st December in the front page, I came across the column - one company of  IRB stationed at Tungjoy. Suddenly,  it invoked an interest in me to go through the news..

Birkarnelzelzit ThiyamLife is a journey not a race. Making this journey beautiful or an ugly experience is totally up to us. Not knowing the direction before starting the journey is okay or to know the entire map but not starting is foolishness. Starting ..

Free ThinkerWe all know Dzuko valley; it is partly in Nagaland and mostly in Manipur or vice versa. Even the Centre treats it like that. The Union Home Ministry calls both the State authorities to douse the fire in and around Dzuko, of course with the ass..

Dr Mona NongmeikapamHave you ever lost someone very dear? I recently did. The heavy numbness in the heart and the angry denial in the mind that comes with the passing away of a close person is, unfortunately, an emotion all of us are familiar with.Bereave..

Shocking visuals from Capitol in Washington DC presented how right-wing monsters launched an assault on democracy in the United States of America. What is more shocking is the ease with which the ‘domestic terrorists’..

Every city owns an airport, some more than one. And quite amazingly, I could never develop a bond with all the airports at huge cities. Despite being so well-equipped, well-connected and loaded with facilities..

Clay KhongsaiI had often heard of Dzuko valley, yet never could get a chance to see this fairy tale valley inspite of my fairly adventurous habit of trekking since school days. Yes, I have seen and trekked several places in Uttarakhand extensively, Meghal..

(and remember, there is always beauty to see)Janghaolun HaokipLife, like time, always goes on, and  I believe that’s their very essence. There is no force or neither human invention that is powerful enough to go back to time or to a time of lif..

BC KusreWater  is  one of  the  most vital resources in Agriculture that plays 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  agricu..

Priyanka SaurabhContd from prev issueNow when students and teachers return to school, with their incomplete education, the school will have to be ready to focus on the health and well-being of the communities. It will be a different challenge. It will be ..

Hardeep S PuriContd from prev issue Furthermore, we have clearly stated in the laws that such acquisition or leasing of land of our farmers will not be allowed in any case. Our farmers are the stewards of land, soil and forests and land is truly like..

Naveen P Singh (PIB)Every crisis provides opportunities to move needle on pending reforms. Perhaps for us Covid 19 comes as an opportunity to sequence distorted policy levers in agriculture in a more pragmatic and meaningful way.  It is evident that ..

Birkarnelzelzit Thiyam Are you ready for 2021? Another year – another you. I wish all the very best to my readers. Let me take you on an enlightened ride from one of my old diaries today. The best and the worst is yet to floor you – so, keep p..

Ruchi Shrimali Contd from previous issueThey access a school or college student, or a professional willing to change his or her job objectively; analyses his or her personality, skills, aptitude, interest, intelligence level and related socio-economic fac..

Dr Mona NongmeikapamCORONA AND MENTAL HEALTH:Continuing in the lighter vein, we the Mental Health workers have much to be grateful to the Mighty Novel Corona! Never in our wildest dreams did we think that our ‘Minor’, ‘allied’, ..

Radhamohan DasContd from previous issueThe question raised is whether action or renunciation of action is better and it concludes that action is better. The Gita is therefore a mandate for action. Whereas, the Samkhya, which is another name for wisdom (jn..

Shahnaz HusainWith the cold winter weather gripping much of the country, many people are experiencing dry, cracked and painful lips. The cold air, the chilly wind and the centrally heated air  inside  strips the moisture away from your lips leav..

Dr Th Suresh SinghThis  65 yr-old problem has given a lot of hiccup in the past. Now and then  hope followed by despair is the craft of this parley. In the meantime, we the people, are hoping  against hope that the problem is nearing a solu..

Radhamohan DasOn the day of Gita Jayanti, Lord Sri Krishna preached the virtues of the Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield at Kurukshetra about 5000 (3000 BC) years ago. But unfortunately many a modern scholar has claimed that the context of the ba..

Manisha DhamiDigital technologies are ubiquitous in the 21st century. Technologies  support our autonomy by connecting us to persons, contents and services independently of time and place constraints. Digital opportunity gives the promise of connecti..

Chingtham ChanbisanaContd from previous issue5. Pickle : They are processed products preserved and flavoured in a solution of salt and vinegar with spice or oil. Eg mango pickle, cauliflower pickle, lime pickle, chilli pickle etc.6. Fruit chutney: It is p..

Both the Nagas and the Kukis would quote paragraphs from the above book to prove the other was the subject of Meitei King. ..

Maybe because specific charges could not be framed against them, Tomchou and some four/five of them remained as ordinary undertrial prisoner. It had been lived so till the end of March 1970. Sanajaoba and others, who have been ..

Under these circumstances, the concept of biological control means of controlling Parthenium offers a potential alternative. In Manipur also, it is now seen growing gregariously in wasteland, National and State highways..