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Manipur’s Enduring Battleground: A Clear Road Map from Ethnic Rupture to Lasting Peace
More than three years after violence erupted in May 2023, Manipur remains divided by displacement, armed insecurity and a profound collapse of trust. This analysis explains why the crisis cannot be reduced to Scheduled Tribe status or a simple Meitei–Kuki-Zo binary. It examines the state’s diverse communities, hill-valley land system, constitutional protections, insurgent legacies, Myanmar…
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NCST confirms minor status in Kerala interfaith marriage; forged certificate, POCSO case
The NCST has confirmed that Monalisa Bhosle was 16 years old at the time of her marriage to Farman Khan on 11 March 2026 in Kerala, amid allegations of a forged birth certificate. Khargone Police have registered a POCSO case, placing the matter within India’s strong child protection framework. The analysis clarifies how POCSO and…
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Sarhul 2026 in Bihar & Odisha: Date, Baha Parab, Rituals, and Eco-Spiritual Significance
Sarhul 2026announced for 21 March across many parts of Bihar and Odishahonors the first bloom of the sal tree and renews a village’s bond with forest and field. This in-depth guide explains how the festival’s timing aligns with the lunar calendar and local ecology, why the Pahan/Dehuri-led rituals center on sal flowers and water pots,…
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The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment
In Manipur, a state in northeastern India, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing violence and a cloud of uncertainty shrouding the truth. The narrative surrounding this violence is heavily influenced by the ethnicity and perspective of those who share it. Manipur, geographically bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam, also shares volatile borders with Myanmar, particularly…