How a controversial Hiyang-Tannaba led Prince Sanongba to bring Muslims in 1606 A.D.
By Farooque Ahmed
Historically Prince Sanongba enlisted some hundreds of Muslims from a peasant community in Sylhet-Cachar region to make up his rag-tag troops and came in an abortive attempt to capture the throne of Manipur that was planned from Cachar following his expulsion in a rather family dispute. They did not come there on their own let alone as a sort of an invading force. May 31, 2002

Hope in a time of War
By Vikram Nongmaithem
The frequent killings and ambushes that take place around us almost every day have created a war-like situation. While it is almost evident that state security forces would retaliate with full might whenever and wherever they are attacked it is the common people who are forced to suffer the consequences of such action. May 30, 2002

Growing Importance of Media in the North-East (India)
By Oken Jeet Sandham
I was the only one among the dozens of top brass of the Indian Army to see off the visiting British Army Lt General Michael Rose who came all the way from Britain to pay homage to their World War II heroes at Kohima War cemetery. He abruptly became attentive while knowing that I was a pressman. “I can’t believe that you people from North-East* could become journalists”, the General tapping on my back. May 20, 2002

Dynamics of Electoral Politics In Manipur
By Editorial Team, Taibang Paojen
While the recently elected assembly failed to ring out the President's Rule in Uttar Pradesh, a similar situation was avoided in the case of Manipur with the formation of a five party post-poll alliance called Secular Progressive Front (SPF). For the time being a coalition government, the Congress led five party alliance, which commands the allegiance of 36 MLAs in the 60 member Manipur Legislative Assembly, is in place. May 18, 2002

Eighth Assembly Election In Manipur Beyond The Decisive Verdict Of A Fragmented Kind
By A Bimol Akoijam and Oinam Bhagat
Far from the glare of the "national" media that covered the assembly elections of "national" importance in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Utaranchal, the tiny state of Manipur continued its tradition of liberal democratic politics as it had its 8th Assembly election as a part of Indian Republic this February. May 18, 2002

Culture Peace and Harmony
By L Damodar Singh
Thus culture encompasses every sphere of human activity and determines and governs the life and pattern of every society, it permeates various range of creative activities of man which enhance the value and quality of life. These activities involve interaction among men themselves and between men and nature which results in various visions and concepts... May 15, 2002

North-East: A Point of View
By Mrinal Miri
Hon'ble Minister, Dr. Madhab, Mr Hokishe Sema, our Secretary Mr. B B Kumar and distinguished participants who have come from different parts of the country to attend this seminar. Our hope is that this seminar will take a fresh look at the North-East and make a serious contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the problems of the region. May 14, 2002

Shadow Pricing in Cost-Benefit Analysis
By Thiyam Bharat 
A sound development plan entails a great deal of knowledge and skill about actual and potential projects. In a less developed economy, the allocation of factors on the basis of market prices is imperfect because there exists fundamental disequilibria in the economy. May 14, 2002

Homage to AIDS deaths, Hope for HIV positives
'Sharing our vision for a brighter tomorrow'
By Seram Neken
The world is observing the 19th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday, the 19th May 2002 to honor the souls of AIDS deaths, to show care and support for those living with HIV/AIDS, to raise awareness and to mobilize community involvement in the fight against the disease. May 11, 2002

Grief over Temporary Relief
By Lunminthang Hoakip
The fleet of sleek motor cars and two wheelers cruising endlessly every working day on both sides of the road-divider of the busy street that separates the state secretariat buildings and the AG-BSEM offices, apart from making quick-lane-crossing a possible bone-crushing experience, demonstrates that human craze for comfort and greed-for-time is unlimited.  May 09, 2002

Customary Practices of Tribals in Manipur (May 05)
By Ninglu
Customary law has been considered to be one of the important parts of the study of tribal society. The awareness of the need of studying tribal customary laws is also growing with the realization of our pluralism in the present society. In fact, the maintenance of tribal solidarity and tribal identity cannot be overlooked for which understanding the tribal culture has now been encouraged.

Armed Conflict, Development and Manipur (May 01)
By Amar Yumnam
Whenever we talk of national security in the context of Manipur at the present juncture, we need to be clear on the issue of whose nation we are talking about. Whereas in-the context of others, the nation is a well-defined, singular and accepted concept, in Manipur the concept itself is contested.