Manipur - Different Truths

June 10, 2022
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Gender, History & Culture, People, Trade, Travel & Food, Travelogue

How Manipuri Women Edged Out Men in War & Trade?

The Nupi Lan (Women’s Wars) of 1904 and 1939 led by women against the British Army are memorialised by Mothers’ Market. The proactive role played by women left its indelible...

September 29, 2020
Gopal Lahiri
Poem

Manipur Vignettes

Evocative sketches in word-images, of Manipur, by Gopal, exclusively for Different Truths. 1. Moirang, INA and victory flag post —before you go further away,dotted around are the grass rings,boats...

August 24, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

North East Heading Towards Bitter Political Battle

The way the political scenario is changing in the region is indicative of a virulent political battle on communal lines. NRC is emerging as the most important political issue...

May 31, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

By-Poll Results Give Big Boost to Opposition Unity

It is now obvious that a united opposition can defeat the BJP. As much is clear from the Kairana and Noorpur by-election results which are a continuation of the...

May 28, 2018
Different Truths News Service
Advocacy, Cover Story

174 Children Go Missing in India Every Day, Half of Them Remain Untraced

The data released by MHA suggests that more than half of all missing children in the country are concentrated in just five states, namely West Bengal, Delhi UT, Madhya...

May 24, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

A Total Anti-BJP Unity can bring down Saffron Strength to 150 Seats

In the aftermath of Karnataka state government formation, the way has opened up for forming a solid platform of the non-BJP parties who do not want the saffrons to...

May 18, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Opposition to Blamed for its Own Woes: Thoughtless Karnataka Campaign Helped BJP

The Governor of Karnataka has lowered the prestige of his position. It was certainly not the first time this has happened, but the manner in which he bowed to...

May 18, 2018
IPA Service
Legal Issues, Politics

Supreme Court has Prevented Horse Trading by Advancing Floor Test: Karnataka Episode Should be a Lesson to Governors

According to latest judicial pronouncements, if an alliance of two parties gets a majority, its leader should be invited to form the government. It hardly matters if the alliance...

May 17, 2018
IPA Service
Legal Issues, Politics

Keeping India Awake for Height of Trivialisation? It is not about Numbers but Power, says Court

After the ‘Midnight Drama’, BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka CM. The top court will take up the case again on Friday. In the meantime, the BJP has been...

May 16, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Riding the Bucking Horse to Power: Bangalore Becomes a Big Mahalaxmi Course

Sriramulu and the Galli Reddy bros are looking for Congress and JD(S) horses to rustle and lock up in resorts-turned-stables. Ditto DK Shivakumar. Resorts, look like the lucky ones...

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