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Northeast Indian forests vulnerable to bioinvation of non-native tree species?
Non-native species can have severe and transformative ecological impacts, affecting short-term and long-term ecosystems. The endemic/ indigenous/ diversified flora and fauna are dependent on native ecology as a whole, and any alterations can result in disturbance of the equilibrium....
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High time to conserve the Genepool of Endemic Forest trees of Manipur
By: Thounaojam Monika Devi, Neekee ThangjamBiodiversity hotspots are the regions considered to exhibit a high level of endemism of the native species. Since Manipur maintains a large number of endemic species, it is one of few states in North...
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Distinct identity of Thadou Tribe as an Indigenous People of Manipur
Published By: Thadou Community InternationalOne thing that comes to mind when we talk about Thadou is its unique history and indigenousness to Manipur and the nation of India. Given the issue of who are the indigenous people of...
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Striding towards a smoke-free future: No Smoking Day
By Jharna SaikiaNo Smoking Day is celebrated on 13th March of every year, to spread awareness about the perilous effects of smoking. The day brings a chance to break free from the chain of addiction, to give life another...
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“Empowering Her Future: Women at the Heart of Budget 2024”
By: Jharna SaikiaDuring her presentation of the Interim Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of women empowerment, stating that over the past decade, there has been notable progress in entrepreneurship, ease of living, and dignity for...
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A Trip to 54th IFFI 2023
As November approaches, my excitement builds for the International Film Festival of India, commonly known as IFFI. This cinematic extravaganza, held in the picturesque locale of Goa from November 20 to 28, has made the coastal city its home...
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Quantum Dots and Chemistry Nobel Prize 2003 – From a Layman’s Perspective
Prof Homendra NaoremThe Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, founded in 1739, has in clock like regularity announced that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023 would be awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, MIT, USA, Louis E. Brus, Columbia University,...
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When Public Relations fails in Manipur!
During my pursuit of a postgraduate degree in Journalism at the Banaras Hindu University in 1978-79, our esteemed Professor B.R. Gupta, an authority in the field of Public Relations (PR), imparted a profound lesson: "When Public Relations falters within...
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Manipur Violence: Civilians reduced to mere skeletons devoid of vitality or strength
By S. J. Meetei Over 150 individuals have tragically perished, and over 60,000 people have been displaced in the turbulent incident that occurred on May 3rd in Manipur. Thousands of houses were burnt, many worship places fell victim. The final...
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An eye-witness account of Ethnic Cleansing of Indigenous Meiteis from Moreh
By: Reval LeishangthemI am a student studying Commerce in Mumbai. My home is in Moreh Bazaar, the heart of Moreh. My family has two businesses located in Moreh Bazaar. There was a peace rally held by ATSUM (All Tribal Students...
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Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme 2025 commences in Meghalaya
Shillong:Â The Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised...