Category Archives: Opinion

Marjing Mayanglambam published an article in Ukhrul Times on Feb 6, 2024 and in People’s Chronicle on Feb7, 2024, titled “I am a Meitei MANIPURI and here are my thoughts on the present Manipur”

Posted on February 8, 2024 - 5:08pm by Times
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I QUOTE a section of the Article to contextualise my opinion of the matter – “However, the narrative of the crisis is only focused on the Meiteis. Why are the rest of the non-Meiteis not taking a strong stance to … Continue reading →

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Miscalculations on India-Myanmar Border Fencing will result in a self-inflicted wound against national interests

Posted on February 7, 2024 - 3:17pm by Times
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The decision of the Home Ministry to revoke the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar and fence the 1640 km boundary that most of the rest of India knows little about, is based on false premises and a … Continue reading →

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I am a Meitei Manipuri, and here are my thoughts on the present Manipur

Posted on February 6, 2024 - 1:50pm by Times
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Marjing Mayanglambam IS IT TOO soon to see no hope for peace and reconciliation in Manipur? The question of being neutral is out of the topic and no longer seen as a feasible solution for the ongoing crisis, and a … Continue reading →

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Where is Manipur headed?

Posted on February 4, 2024 - 2:06pm by Times
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AIR OF DESPONDENCY has set in after ten months of ethnic conflict with no end in sight but fear that Nagas may be drawn into the conflict. The scenario in Manipur in brief. More than 3000 guns looted from the … Continue reading →

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Talking about Rohingya ignited crisis

Posted on November 11, 2023 - 3:02pm by UT News Service
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Nava Thakuria THAT WAS an usual television show of ND24 (newsdaily24.in), a Guwahati-based satellite news channel available in over 120 cable networks and different social media platforms, however it ended up with intriguing discussions highlighting on the looming threat from unaccounted … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia and Antisemitism    

Posted on November 6, 2023 - 12:45pm by UT Desk
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EVERY educated person in the world knows the history of Western Christendom’s relations with Jewish and Islamic societies. But it seems necessary to remind ourselves, especially at a time when Western powers are on Israel’s side, that it was European … Continue reading →

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Two ‘sins’ and a half with many political ripples: Chief Minister’s visit to Ukhrul

Posted on October 22, 2023 - 1:44pm by UT Desk
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THE PEOPLE of Manipur are least bothered by the cabinet meeting held in Ukhrul headquarters on October 18, 2023, and the economic package announced by the government. The focal point of discussion of the chief minister’s visit was the side … Continue reading →

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Misinterpretation of Meitei as a tribe in the name of indigenous people; Meitei have outgrown their tribal social evolution

Posted on October 21, 2023 - 6:27pm by UT Desk
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NOWADAYS in every corner, we have been discussing being tribal and indigenous in a confusing manner. In short, indigenous refers to being a native or the original inhabitant of a particular place whereas tribal refers to being a tribe possessing certain characteristics and qualities of basic social organization … Continue reading →

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Let my people go

Posted on September 13, 2023 - 3:51pm by UT Desk
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ONCE AGAIN, Nagas need to hear the exodus story of the Israelites. Living under Egyptian bondage for centuries, they were in danger of losing all God-given aged-old heritages. And, therefore, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with a message, “Let My … Continue reading →

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Media’s Role in Shaping Perceptions: A Call for Responsible Reporting

Posted on August 22, 2023 - 5:40pm by UT Desk
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IN AN ERA where information dissemination is swift and far-reaching, media outlets hold a powerful role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal dynamics. The power to shape public opinion is a double-edged sword. It has become increasingly disheartening to … Continue reading →

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