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Decades of failure to end TB and tobacco use

Shobha Shukla - CNSContd from previous issueLocal actions for global goal to end TB and tobaccoOur leaders need to walk the talk on making health a fundamental human right for everyone.Dr Tara Singh Bam calls for national laws that support this so that ev..

Collective responsibility of the Cabinet in Parliamentary democracy : A focus on India

Y Devendro SinghA core principle of Parliamentary democracy is the collective accountability of the Cabinet, or Council of Ministers, to the popularly elected House. The Government needs to retain majority support in this House to stay in power. When requ..

Cementing UNO’s role in global crises resolutions

Ibrahim Khalil AhasanContd from previous issueAlthough these reports have expressed criticism and concern at the international level, the suffering of the Palestinian people continues to this day due to the lack of any effective action.The UN's overall ef..

Khadi - A sustainable solution for the future

Payal JainKhadi is a symbol of patriotism and independence, woven into the tapestry of our nation’s heritage and tradition, self-reliance and independence, freedom of thought and expression, cultural inclusivity, the legacy of Ahimsa, the voice of a..

Inoculation for regional destabilization: Ethnic violence in Manipur

Haorokcham AnilIt was breaking news and headline article for all media publications and news channels in the world. I am referring to the violent unrest that took place in Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka some months back that led to the resignation of the..

An author and a soldier meet in Manipur

Lt Gen (Retd) K Himalay SinghThe suitable boy honoured us recently by way of letting my family host him in our house in the suburbs of Imphal, during his stay in Manipur. Vikram Seth, the renowned author, preferred an incognito trip, shy of interacting wi..

Cementing UNO’s role in global crises resolutions

Ibrahim Khalil AhasanThe Palestinian issue is a long-standing humanitarian crisis that has been going on for almost seven decades. The Palestinian people have been living under constant Israeli occupation, oppression, and illegal settlements. This crisis ..

Decades of failure to end TB and tobacco use

Shobha Shukla - CNSContd from previous issueHe was speaking at ‘Meet the Expert’ special session at the World Conference on Lung Health 2024 that was recently held in Bali, Indonesia.Delayed diagnosis and treatment also mean that the person wi..

Changing Toys

Vijay GargContd from previous issueTraditional toys were often made of natural and safe materials. Modern toys are made of plastic and other synthetic materials, which can be harmful to children's health. Additionally, tech toys can have negative effects ..

Discordant thought of Meiteis : Imperative for rectification

Dr S Birahari Singh The community or society which has quality ideological culture excels in many respects. This proposition is irrefutable and applicable universally. A handsome amount of discordant thoughts is available in Meitei ideological culture. Th..

Manipur's crisis : A Constitutional call for justice and renewal

Dipak KurmiThe State of Manipur, historically known for its vibrant culture and rich traditions, now finds itself at the center of an unprecedented Constitutional and humanitarian crisis. Since May 2023, the State has been engulfed in unrelenting violence..

India’s multi-alignment diplomacy

Ahongshangbam Newken SinghForeign policy is the sum total of principles, interests and objectives which a State formulates in conducting its relations with other States. Similarly, each State has its foreign policy through which it tries to develop relati..

Decades of failure to end TB and tobacco use

Shobha Shukla - CNSDespite strong scientific and community-based evidence to support tobacco and TB control, 1.1 million people died of TB in 2023 and over 8 million died of tobacco use in the same year. “Tobacco is an entirely preventable epide- mi..

Changing Toys

Vijay GargContd from previous issueHowever, multifunctional and online games have filled this gap to some extent, where children can play with their friends online and have social interaction. The selection of toys often depends on the family and culture...

False claim for Kukiland, the dreamland of the Kuki-Chin-Zo

K Yugindro Singh, M Manihar Singh and Y Mangi SinghI. Genesis of Kukiland:The Linguistic Survey of India is a comprehensive survey of the languages of British India written by George Abraham Grierson, a renown linguist and member of the Indian Civil Servi..

India emerges as a global leader in the cooperative movement

Amit ShahThe cooperative sector is known not only for enriching economically aspiring individuals but also for integrating them into the mainstream of the economy.The cooperative movement holds immense potential as a transformative tool for uplifting thos..

Changing Toys

Vijay GargContd from last Saturday Puzzles' and 'Memory Games' improve children's thinking ability and memory. Educational toys help children understand various educational concepts, thereby improving their intellectual development. Digital and interactiv..

Sholay, Basanti & Chidambaram

Free ThinkerEven after 18 months many people are still talking about violence and bloodshed and a few groups are still indulging in brutal criminal acts not even sparing women and children. Heinous acts and counter-actions keep continuing. Now we are also..

The three great living Chola Temples

S BalakrishnanThree temples built by three kings of the same Chola dynasty some 1000 years ago are all inscribed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Monuments! As these three temples (all dedicated to Lord Shiva) are considered as the finest examples o..

The silent language of signs

Aubaid Ahmed AkhoonSince the dawn of civilization, signs have been a silent yet powerful force shaping human interaction. From ancient carvings on cave walls to the dynamic displays of modern cities, signs have evolved as a universal language that transce..

Network ban in Manipur: A double-edged sword

MA HashimThe recent network ban in Manipur, imposed by the state government, has left many citizens frustrated and concerned. While the intention behind the ban is to maintain law and order, it has inadvertently affected innocent citizens and restricted t..

Bio fertilizers : Use and importance

Nitin Kumar PandeyContd from previous issueIt saves nitrogenous fertilizers by 10 to 20 per cent. Apart from its ability to produce antifungal antibiotics and fungistatic compounds against pathogens like fusarium, Alternaria and Trichoderma. Vegetable cro..

Violence against women

Ranjan K BaruahAll human beings are born free but yet we see discrimination amongst ourselves. We need to know that globally, an estimated 736 million women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence. Girls are at particular risk of violence—1..

The return to monarchy from democracy (A cyclical political system)

Birendra LaishramThe cyclical nature of political systems, as theorized by Aristotle, highlights the evolution of governance and the potential rise of new monarchies. On 18 October 2024, the Indigenous Peoples’ Organization of Manipur commemorated N..

Bio fertilizers : Use and importance

Nitin Kumar PandeyIndian economy is based on agriculture. Agriculture plays a vital role in Indian GDP Indian agriculture has seen major technological advances since late 1960s and has succeeded in enhancing food production and in achieving self-sufficien..

An act of barbarism

Konthoujam Yaiphaba MeiteiSince May 2023, Manipur has been reeling under a conflict that has torn apart communities, leaving behind stories of despair, bloodshed, and incomprehensible acts of cruelty. The Meitei and Kuki communities, once neighbours, are ..

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 Nov)

Sangita ThangjamWorld Antimicroba lResistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and promote best practices among One Health stakeholders to reduce the emergence and spread of ..

Changing Toys

Vijay GargContd from previous issueThese include video games, robot toys, 'virtual reality' sets and 'interactive' toys.Are included. These toys introduce children to new technologies and help develop their technical skills. However, excessive use o..

No roadmap for restoration of peace in Manipur

Oinam Nabakishore Singh, IAS (Retired)Despite the lapse of eighteen months since the eruption of violence on the 3rd May, 2023, one does not see a clear roadmap for restoration of peace and normalcy in Manipur. There has not been any concerted effort to r..

Change your skin care routine when the temperature drops

Shahnaz HusainWinter is around the corner. It’s the season when the eager wait for cold weather comes to an end. Winter season marks the reigning period of mild sun and chilly breeze.Changing seasons brings with it changes in our lifesty..

Social significance of countering misinformation

Ibrahim Khalil AhasanContd from previous issueEducation teaches people to understand the difference between truth and falsehood. In a well-educated society, propaganda cannot easily have an impact. If media literacy, that is, awareness about the media, is..

Changing Toys

Vijay Garg Children's toys have also been changing with time. This change can be seen not only in the shape and size of toys, but also in their manufacturing material, technology and their impact on the lives of children. Today's toys, on the one ha..

Dear children of Manipur

Dr Leima Chanu Shakti YambemAt first, an apology. We have failed you so terribly as a society. What should have been on your lips were the latest Disney tunes of Frozen as Elsa danced, yet you already have rhymes of the opposing community and know what be..

HIV response under lens of indigenous rights

Shobha Shukla – CNSContd from previous issueThey should be included in all the discussions between governments and other stakeholders, because without their voices, the global response to HIV will remain invisible and silent, incomplete, and profoun..

Protecting Our Future How childhood abuse impacts mental health through epigenetic changes

Sivakumar VijayaraghavaluThe formative years of childhood, especially from birth to age five, lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Unfortunately, when young children are subjected to abuse—whether physical or emotional—the tr..

Social significance of countering misinformation

Social significance of countering misinformationIbrahim Khalil AhasanThe advancement of technology around the world and the widespread spread of social media have made our lives easier, and there has been a mobility in obtaining and spreading information...

The siren's song : A story of worldly temptations and eternal consequences

Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Contd from previous issueJust as the sailor was lured away from his intended course, so too can we lose our way if we follow the call of temptations without considering the consequences. The world may sing sweetly to us, of..

Manipur’s Crisis : Failed governance, blind Centre, and what now ?

Aboy MangangManipur, a picturesque State in India’s North Eastern corner, is currently grappling with a severe crisis that has left its people in despair. Since May 3rd of last year, the State has been embroiled in violence perpetrated by Kuki narco..

HIV response under lens of indigenous rights

Shobha Shukla – CNSIt is alarming to note that as per UNAIDS data the annual number of new HIV infections in the Latin American countries increased by 9% between 2010 and 2023, despite the advent of powerful new prevention tools like PrEP (pre-expos..

The siren's song : A story of worldly temptations and eternal consequences

Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Contd from previous issueBut the truth is, the world is full of "sirens"—those tempting voices that distract us from our true purpose. They promise satisfaction but never deliver it. Instead, they lead us away from ou..

Remaining neutral is not an option for the Union Govt anymore

Jaideep MazumdarThe Union Government has so far maintained a neutral stand in the raging ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis in violence-wracked Manipur. That’s because the Government, specifically the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has been ..

AMH : Fertility in women of late reproductive age

Dr Ashwini Anil Kumar SirapanasettyAnti-müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by granulosa cells of small, growing follicles in the ovary. Serum AMH levels strongly correlate with the number of growing follicles, and therefore AMH has received increasi..

Wildlife cannot be manufactured, it’s for sustaining the Planet

Dr Naorem MunalContd from previous issueAny harm to the wilderness can have cascading effects, disrupting food chains, altering nutrient cycles, and destabilising entire pristine ecosystems.India is one of the only 17 countries that have the distinction o..

The siren's song : A story of worldly temptations and eternal consequences

Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Contd from previous issueThese desires sing to us, promising that if we just follow their call, we will find satisfaction and peace. Yet, like the sailor in the story, many find themselves shipwrecked, their lives broken up..

Understanding the social context of the people’s movement in safeguarding the integrity of Manipur

Maisnam Susmina Manipur society is unique with its distinct and pellucid history but also has a controversial perspective. In 1949, under the Merger Agreement, Manipur was merged with the Indian Union. However, this merger was not a pledge to the people o..

The culture of bandhs needs to end; walk the talk to resolve Manipur crisis

Ngaranmi Shimray Ahimsa is the ancient Indian principle of nonviolence which applies to actions towards all living beings. It is a key virtue in Indian religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. Mahatma Gandhi took the religious principle of ..

Wildlife cannot be manufactured, it’s for sustaining the Planet

Dr Naorem MunalUnderstanding and valuing of nature with a dynamic state of coexistence is the character quality for 70th Wildlife Week that takes place from 2nd to 8th October. The choice of dates coincides with the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi who is symb..

The siren's song : A story of worldly temptations and eternal consequences

Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Contd from last SaturdayThe voices that had once promised him everything now laughed cruelly as the waves pulled him under. The sailor realized too late that he had been deceived by an illusion—a deadly trick that had..

Attacks on security forces highlights need for all out offensive against Kuki terror groups

Jaideep MazumdarMonday’s (Nov 11) attack underlines two important things : that the Kuki-Zo terrorists are now bold enough to attack security forces, and that they have the full support of the Kuki-Zo community.Kuki-Zo terrorists crossed a red line ..

Raise your voice when you have evidence - law will extend its arm

Birendra LaishramYou assert that a shocking 80 per cent of individuals recommended for Government job positions have engaged in paying for their appointments, yet you fail to provide any substantial evidence to support this serious claim. Furthermore, you..