Repeal of AFSPA major poll issue in militancy-hit Manipur

Amidst a shadow cast by recent terror strikes, Manipur, the 'jewel of the Northeast' is headed for elections to its 60-member state assembly, with the Congress attempting to wrest back power from......

Why Manipur is witnessing turmoil

The issue at the core of it is the perceived fear among the locals of getting outnumbered and uprooted by 'others' and eventually losing their identity, says Supratim Dey The northeastern state of......

'The Centre has been sleeping for so long'

The two-month long Manipur blockade has finally been lifted. As supplies start moving into the landlocked state, Pradip Phanjoubam, editor, Imphal Free Press, spoke to Rediff.com's Krishnakumar......