Activists pin hopes on SC to repeal AFSPA

Families of victims of extra-judicial killings in Manipur expect a favourable judgment from the apex court. Geetanjali Krishna reports. At the Cheirap Court Complex, Imphal (West), a group of......

The tragedy of being Irom Sharmila

Irom Sharmila, the iconic activist who had not eaten a morsel for 16 years in protest against alleged army atrocities in Manipur, ended her epic fast on Tuesday. After 16 long years, she is ready......

Irom Sharmila's decision to end 16-year fast surprises family, associates

The sudden decision of civil rights activist Irom Sharmila to end her 16-year-old hunger strike against AFSPA next month has taken everyone by surprise including her associates and family members.......

Manipur blockade: Why you haven't heard the last of it

On November 29, after 121 days, the economic blockade and counter blockade of Manipur – by two 'rival' tribal groups, the first one lasting from midnight July 31 to October 31, and the second......

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

IMAGE: Japan’s Saki Kumagai was named Asian Player of the Year at the Asian Football Confederation's annual awards in Hong Kong on Monday. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Qatar's......