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Ethnic Races/People of Manipur
A compilation of all the Ethnic Races/people of Manipur

  • Ethnic Races/People of Manipur - Sanathong
  • Tracing history of Hau/Naga migration : Tangkhul legends and Tenimiyas (Angami, Chakhesang and Mao)
    Dr Nelson Vashum- ' the Tangkhul Haumis settled along the Northeast of Phaisen (Imphal) ......'
  • Manipuri Brahmin Surnames
    Dev Sharma- ' The recognition of Brahmin immigrants & conferring their occupational surnames ......'
  • Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur : Part 3
    Deepak Aley- 3 part series on Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur
  • Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur : Part 2
    Deepak Aley- 3 part series on Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur
  • The Chothes of Manipur
    Thao Mingthing Chothe- ' Chothe tribe, one of the minority communities in Manipur ......'
  • Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur : Part 1
    Deepak Aley- 3 part series on Gurkha War and diaspora in Manipur
  • On the concept of Meitei patriotism : A perspective : Part 4
    Dr Mangsatabam Jitendra Singh- 4 part series on concept of Meitei patriotism
  • On the concept of Meitei patriotism : A perspective : Part 3
    Dr Mangsatabam Jitendra Singh- 4 part series on concept of Meitei patriotism
  • The Kukis in Manipur : Part 2
    Lt Col M Ranjit Singh (Retd)- 2 part series on The Kukis in Manipur
  • The Kukis in Manipur : Part 1
    Lt Col M Ranjit Singh (Retd)- 2 part series on The Kukis in Manipur
  • On the concept of Meitei patriotism : A perspective : Part 2
    Dr Mangsatabam Jitendra Singh- 4 part series on concept of Meitei patriotism
  • On the concept of Meitei patriotism : A perspective : Part 1
    Dr Mangsatabam Jitendra Singh- 4 part series on concept of Meitei patriotism
  • A need to rethink Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar census code 402 : Part 3
    Maheshsana Rajkumar- 3 part series on Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar
  • A need to rethink Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar census code 402 : Part 2
    Maheshsana Rajkumar- 3 part series on Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar
  • A need to rethink Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar census code 402 : Part 1
    Maheshsana Rajkumar- 3 part series on Meitei in sub-section of Chin group in Myanmar
  • The Importance of Dialect : Mongmi dialect
    Chimoitim M. Phairong- ' Mongmis believe that after surfacing from cave in Kulkung, they crossed Mongmi ...'
  • "Sing(h) Title" in the Meitei name of Manipur
    Dr Okram Kumar- ' Cheitharol Kumpaba, it is noticed that Bheighychandra, king of Manipur, was first person who renamed ...'
  • Crafting traditions : Costume and textiles of Kabui Naga tribe of Manipur
    Joymati Thoudam / Dr Ritu Mathur- ' enchanting traditional textiles by unique creativity & skill of weavers ...'
  • Legendary textiles heritage of Tangkhul Naga tribe of Manipur
    Joymati Thoudam / Dr Ritu Mathur- ' textiles heritage in terms of traditional costumes, colours, specific design, motifs..'
  • The traditional textiles and costumes of Maring Naga tribe of Manipur
    Joymati Thoudam / Dr Ritu Mathur- ' Maring tribe possesses an eminent status for their traditional textiles & costumes ..'
  • Grandfather of Uipo Language - Mosyel Syelsaangthyel Khaling
    Bidyarani Thingujam - 'Mosyel Syelsaangtheyl Khaling is a community linguist of the Uipo tribe ..'
  • Marriage rituals of Tais :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on natives of South East Asia with special reference to Tais
  • Marriage rituals of Tais :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on natives of South East Asia with special reference to Tais
  • Finding on clans/Yek of Meitei/Meetei and Hao tribes :: Part 2
    W Shinglai - 2 part series on clans/Yek of Meitei/Meetei and Hao tribes
  • Finding on clans/Yek of Meitei/Meetei and Hao tribes :: Part 1
    W Shinglai - 2 part series on clans/Yek of Meitei/Meetei and Hao tribes
  • Technical culture of Zeliangrong with special reference to house building :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on house building with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Technical culture of Zeliangrong with special reference to house building :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on house building with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional village administration of the natives of North East :: Part 4
    Dr Budha Kamei - 4 part series on village administration with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Genetic Evidence of the origin of Meiteis from Africa
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra - 'Meiteis are bits of some ethnic community in south-east Asia should be given a rest ..'
  • Traditional village administration of the natives of North East :: Part 3
    Dr Budha Kamei - 4 part series on village administration with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional village administration of the natives of North East :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 4 part series on village administration with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Social Evolution of Meiteis
    Dr. Sougaijam Priyokumar- ' despite of Hinduism, Meitei art, worship patterns, festivals are sustained & still unique...'
  • Traditional village administration of the natives of North East :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 4 part series on village administration with special reference to Zeliangrongs
  • Zeliangrong settlement at Heibokching, Imphal West: A historical perspective :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Zeliangrong settlement at Heibokching, Imphal West
  • The long-awaited genetic recognition that Meiteis & Meiteilon are not Tibeto-Burman
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra - ' is to persuade people that 120-year old Grierson's classification of Meiteolon is wrong ..'
  • William Pettigrew's contribution to reformation of social practices of Tribals :: Part 2
    Prof. (Dr) M. Horam- 2 part series on William Pettigrew's contribution to social practices of Tribals
  • Zeliangrong settlement at Heibokching, Imphal West: A historical perspective :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Zeliangrong settlement at Heibokching, Imphal West
  • William Pettigrew's contribution to reformation of social practices of Tribals :: Part 1
    Prof. (Dr) M. Horam- 2 part series on William Pettigrew's contribution to social practices of Tribals
  • The Tangkhuls in the historical traditions of Manipur :: Part 2
    Ch Budhi Singh - 2 part series on Tangkhuls in the historical traditions of Manipur
  • Rain compelling ritual of North East with special reference to Meiteis
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' It is a tradition that to erect an iron umbrella on the hill was an almost sure technique ....'
  • The Tangkhuls in the historical traditions of Manipur :: Part 1
    Ch Budhi Singh - 2 part series on Tangkhuls in the historical traditions of Manipur
  • Position, power and function of the Nampou of Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Dance & folk songs of natives of North East
  • Position, power and function of the Nampou of Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Dance & folk songs of natives of North East
  • Dance & folk songs of natives of North East with special reference to Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Dance & folk songs of natives of North East
  • Dance & folk songs of natives of North East with special reference to Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Dance & folk songs of natives of North East
  • Traditional warfare techniques of the natives of Northeast India :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Traditional warfare techniques of Zeliangrongs of Manipur
  • Traditional warfare techniques of the natives of Northeast India :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Traditional warfare techniques of Zeliangrongs of Manipur
  • Zeliangrong women : Role and status in traditional society :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Zeliangrong women : Role and status
  • Zeliangrong women : Role and status in traditional society :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Zeliangrong women : Role and status
  • Marriage ceremony : The Zeliangrongs and Tais of Southeast Asia :: Part 3
    Dr Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Marriage ceremony between Zeliangrongs & Tais
  • Marriage ceremony : The Zeliangrongs and Tais of Southeast Asia :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Marriage ceremony between Zeliangrongs & Tais
  • Marriage ceremony : The Zeliangrongs and Tais of Southeast Asia :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Marriage ceremony between Zeliangrongs & Tais
  • Rongmei and Kabui are one
    Ragongning Gangmei - ' Kabui is the name given by the Meitei and adopted by the British Government ...'
  • Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar: Past and Present :: Part 3
    Mutua Bahadur - 3 part series on Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar
  • Descent and inheritance among the Zeliangrong of North East
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' In Zeliangrong society, descent is reckoned through male line......'
  • Khong: Its significance in Zeliangrong culture :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Khong: Its significance in Zeliangrong culture
  • Khong: Its significance in Zeliangrong culture :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Khong: Its significance in Zeliangrong culture
  • Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar: Past and Present :: Part 2
    Mutua Bahadur - 3 part series on Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar
  • Traditional knowledge system of food preparation and preservation among the Zeliangrongs
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' study conducted in hills and valley areas of Manipur covering eight Zeliangrong villages ....... '
  • Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar: Past and Present :: Part 1
    Mutua Bahadur - 3 part series on Manipuri Diaspora in Myanmar
  • Thien & its downfall in traditional Zeliangrong society :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Thien in traditional Zeliangrong society
  • Thien & its downfall in traditional Zeliangrong society :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Thien in traditional Zeliangrong society
  • Evolution of Meitei State - Emergence of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba :: Part 2
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte - 2 part series on Emergence of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba
  • Evolution of Meitei State - Emergence of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba :: Part 1
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte - 2 part series on Emergence of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba
  • White paper on disassociation of Liangmai from Zeliangrong organisation :: Part 2
    Issued by Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur on March 22 2018
  • White paper on disassociation of Liangmai from Zeliangrong organisation :: Part 1
    Issued by Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur on March 22 2018
  • Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 3
    Dr Budha Kamei- 3 part series on Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong
  • Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei- 3 part series on Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong
  • Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Graphic and plastic arts of the Zeliangrong
  • Head-huntings : Nagas' perspective :: Part 2
    Kendy Pamei- 2 part series on Head-huntings by Naga people
  • Head-huntings : Nagas' perspective :: Part 1
    Kendy Pamei- 2 part series on Head-huntings by Naga people
  • Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai :: Part 2
    Kendy Pamei- 2 part series on Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai
  • Traditional Knowledge System of Distilling Alcoholic Rice Beverage among Loi of Awang Sekmai :: Part 2
    Prof. S. Mangi Singh / Dr. Ayangbam Shyamkishor - 2 part series on Alcoholic Rice Beverage among Loi
  • Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai :: Part 1
    Kendy Pamei- 2 part series on Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai
  • Compositeness and oneness of the settlers of Manipur :: Part 3
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte- 3 part series on settlers of Manipur
  • Traditional Knowledge System of Distilling Alcoholic Rice Beverage among Loi of Awang Sekmai :: Part 1
    Prof. S. Mangi Singh / Dr. Ayangbam Shyamkishor - 2 part series on Alcoholic Rice Beverage among Loi
  • Compositeness and oneness of the settlers of Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte- 3 part series on settlers of Manipur
  • Compositeness and oneness of the settlers of Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte- 3 part series on settlers of Manipur
  • Handicrafts of the Zeliangrong: Their cultural significance :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 2 part series on Handicrafts of the Zeliangrong
  • Handicrafts of the Zeliangrong: Their cultural significance :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 2 part series on Handicrafts of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong of Northeast :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei- 3 part series on foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong of Northeast :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 3 part series on foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong of Northeast :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 3 part series on foods and beverages of the Zeliangrong
  • Common superstition, swearing of oath and ordeal of Koren
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- ' There are sicknesses which are assigned to influences of evil spirits.. '
  • Kinship and marriage among the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 2 part series on marriage among the Zeliangrong
  • Kinship and marriage among the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 2 part series on marriage among the Zeliangrong
  • Monsang village council and its administrative functions and selection
    Waanglar Somie- 'A Monsang Naga village is a closely-knit political institution '
  • Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society :: Part 2
    Waanglar Somie- 2 parts series on practices of Monsang Naga society
  • Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society :: Part 1
    Waanglar Somie- 2 parts series on practices of Monsang Naga society
  • Birth rituals of Zeliangrongs and Tais: A comparative study :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on Birth rituals of Zeliangrongs and Tais
  • Birth rituals of Zeliangrongs and Tais: A comparative study :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on Birth rituals of Zeliangrongs and Tais
  • Customary law on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs
  • Customary law on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs
  • Customary law on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs
  • Customary law on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on murder cases of the Zeliangrongs
  • Marriage- Its Rules and Practices in Meitei Society :: Part 2
    Dr. L. Basanti Devi - 2 part series on Marriage rules in Meitei Society
  • Marriage- Its Rules and Practices in Meitei Society :: Part 1
    Dr. L. Basanti Devi - 2 part series on Marriage rules in Meitei Society
  • History & supernatural phenomenon of Makhan village
    Ngammang Malangmai- 'events and acculturation process as observed among Liangmai of Makhan village, Senapati'
  • Tracing the origin of Tangkhul Nagas through oral tradition/folksongs :: Part 3
    Dr Ningreishim Kashung Shimray- 3 parts series on Tangkhul's oral tradition/folksongs
  • Tracing the origin of Tangkhul Nagas through oral tradition/folksongs :: Part 2
    Dr Ningreishim Kashung Shimray- 3 parts series on Tangkhul's oral tradition/folksongs
  • The 8th of July 1994 : A full eclipse or a new moon for Moirang ?
    NS Hemam- 'publication of 15 Sageis of Moirang as Lois in Manipur Gazette on 8th of July 1994 .... '
  • Economic life of Koren/Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- 'economy practised by the Koireng villages .... '
  • Tracing the origin of Tangkhul Nagas through oral tradition/folksongs :: Part 1
    Dr Ningreishim Kashung Shimray- 3 parts series on Tangkhul's oral tradition/folksongs
  • Traditional knowledge system in hunting method among the Zeliangrong of Manipur :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on hunting method among the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional knowledge system in hunting method among the Zeliangrong of Manipur :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on hunting method among the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional knowledge system in hunting method among the Zeliangrong of Manipur :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on hunting method among the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional knowledge system in hunting method among the Zeliangrong of Manipur :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 4 parts series on hunting method among the Zeliangrong
  • A perspective on Kabui marriage
    Gaithaochungliu Remei - 'based on the narration of an 90 year-old Poudikhonliu Remei'
  • Dormitory system of Koren/Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe - 'Koirengs have a social institution of the male dormitory system known as Sier '
  • Status of Manipuri Meitei Pangal (Muslim) women & challenges ahead) :: Part 4
    Henna Tarannum Khan, M S Khan and M Ahmed - 4 parts series on Manipuri Meitei Pangal women
  • A brief account of Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015) :: Part 4
    S Kamson- 4 parts series on Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015)
  • Status of Manipuri Meitei Pangal (Muslim) women & challenges ahead) :: Part 3
    Henna Tarannum Khan, M S Khan and M Ahmed - 4 parts series on Manipuri Meitei Pangal women
  • Status of Manipuri Meitei Pangal (Muslim) women & challenges ahead) :: Part 2
    Henna Tarannum Khan, M S Khan and M Ahmed - 4 parts series on Manipuri Meitei Pangal women
  • A brief account of Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015) :: Part 3
    S Kamson- 4 parts series on Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015)
  • Status of Manipuri Meitei Pangal (Muslim) women & challenges ahead) :: Part 1
    Henna Tarannum Khan, M S Khan and M Ahmed - 4 parts series on Manipuri Meitei Pangal women
  • A brief account of Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015) :: Part 2
    S Kamson- 4 parts series on Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015)
  • A brief account of Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015) :: Part 1
    S Kamson- 4 parts series on Zeliangrong movement (1920s-2015)
  • Chukswmei of 1934 - Customary rite of cleansing from sin -
    Ragongning Gangmei- ' once prevalent among the communities of Inpui, Liangmai, Ruangmei and Zeme'
  • The Koren (Koireng) clan and kinship
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- ' names of kinship calling by the Koirengs'
  • Tangkhuls of Kangleipak
    Uttam Mangang - ' In short, the Tangkhul and Meetei are sons of the soil.'
  • A Brief Note on the Kukis of Manipur :: Part 2
    Hareshwar Goshwami : 2 parts series on Kukis of Manipur
  • A Brief Note on the Kukis of Manipur :: Part 1
    Hareshwar Goshwami : 2 parts series on Kukis of Manipur
  • Traditional games of the Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Traditional games of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional games of the Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Traditional games of the Zeliangrong
  • A few corrections on Origin of Khunchai (Kuki) Tribes of Kangleipak
    P. Uttam Mangang- 'A few corrections as a rejoinder, need to be put forward as regards an article.. '
  • Customary law of murder : The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Customary law of murder of the Zeliangrong
  • Customary law of murder : The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Customary law of murder of the Zeliangrong
  • Customary law of murder : The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Customary law of murder of the Zeliangrong
  • Koren/Koiren (Koireng) in the Chronicles of Manipur
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- ' chronicles of Manipur mention the Koren/ Koiren (Koireng) in the following instances... '
  • Supplementation to the article, "Origin of Khunchai (Kuki) Tribes"
    TS Letkhosei Haokip- 'supplement some more points regarding origin of Khongsai(Kuki) Tribes of Kangleipak '
  • Origin of Khunchai (Kuki) Tribes
    P. Uttam Mangang- '..home is in mountain tracts lying between Mynmar, Kangleipak, Cachar and Arakan Yoma '
  • Koren's (Koireng) affinity with tribes inside and outside India
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe-'linguistic and cultural affinity that the Koirengs have with other tribes of Manipur and outside Manipur '
  • Origin, migration and settlement: The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Origin, migration and settlement of the Zeliangrong
  • Origin, migration and settlement: The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Origin, migration and settlement of the Zeliangrong
  • Origin, migration and settlement: The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Origin, migration and settlement of the Zeliangrong
  • Origin, migration and settlement: The Zeliangrong of NE :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Origin, migration and settlement of the Zeliangrong
  • Nanu festival :: Ear-piercing festival of Zeliangrong
    Budha Kamei -'Nanu is an ear-piercing festival of the Zeliangrong celebrated in the month of Nanu-bu '
  • Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 3 parts series on Traditional warfare of the Zeliangrong
  • Oath and ordeal: The Zeliangrongs of North East India :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Oath and ordeal of Zeliangrongs of North East India
  • Oath and ordeal: The Zeliangrongs of North East India :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Oath and ordeal of Zeliangrongs of North East India
  • System of reckoning time, space and weight of the Zeliangrong of NE
    Budha Kamei- 'Zeliangrong people reckon time by looking at sun; the day begins with first cock's crow'
  • Totem and taboo: The Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Totem and taboo in Zeliangrong of North East
  • Totem and taboo: The Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Totem and taboo in Zeliangrong of North East
  • Traditional method of making clothes of the Zeliangrong :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Zeliangrong Traditional method of making clothes
  • Customary laws of divorce of the Zeliangrong of North East
    Budha Kamei- 'as marriage is a sacrament, a married couple cannot be separated except death'
  • Traditional method of making clothes of the Zeliangrong :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Zeliangrong Traditional method of making clothes
  • Traditional method of making clothes of the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Zeliangrong Traditional method of making clothes
  • Traditional method of making clothes of the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 4 parts series on Zeliangrong Traditional method of making clothes
  • 'Totem Shooting' an old custom that extinct
    Daniel Kameih -'performed by forefathers to overcome their bad dreams and for purification of their sin'
  • A Historical Perspective of Zeliangrong Settlement at Heibok Hills :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Zeliangrong Settlement at Heibok Hills
  • A Historical Perspective of Zeliangrong Settlement at Heibok Hills :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 2 parts series on Zeliangrong Settlement at Heibok Hills
  • List of Bibliography : Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during 17th/18th Centuries
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries :: Part 5
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries :: Part 4
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries :: Part 3
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries :: Part 2
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • Formation of Muslim Community in Manipur during the 17th and 18th Centuries :: Part 1
    Md. Chingiz Khan - 5 Part series on History of Origin of Muslim Settlements in the North-East India.
  • A Discourse On Gangte's Origin And Historicity Through Oral Sources :: Part 2
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte - 2 Part series on Gangte's Origin And Historicity
  • A Discourse On Gangte's Origin And Historicity Through Oral Sources :: Part 1
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte - 2 Part series on Gangte's Origin And Historicity
  • Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong
  • Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong of North East :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Traditional dress and ornament of the Zeliangrong
  • Namsu Namdimmei : Formation of traditional Zeliangrong village :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Namsu Namdimmei
  • Namsu Namdimmei : Formation of traditional Zeliangrong village :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Namsu Namdimmei
  • Namsu Namdimmei : Formation of traditional Zeliangrong village :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 3 Part series on Namsu Namdimmei
  • Rel Kahoi : A festival of the Kharam tribe :: Part2
    Lempu Rangla - 2 part series on this essay on Kharam Tribe Festival
  • Rel Kahoi : A festival of the Kharam tribe :: Part 1
    Lempu Rangla - 2 part series on this essay on Kharam Tribe Festival
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 7
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 6
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 5
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 4
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 3
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 2
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • A Brief Profile Of The Chothe Tribe :: Part 1
    Shyleyn - 7 part series on this essay on Shothe Tribe
  • Life Hereafter : The traditional Zeliangrongs
    Budha Kamei -'there is no question of extermination of life permanently in the faith of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak'
  • Traditional administration of justice among the Zeliangrongs :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei : 4 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional administration of justice among the Zeliangrongs :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 4 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional administration of justice among the Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 4 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional administration of justice among the Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 4 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • The Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribe
    Paul Hangsing : Tribals, cutting across ethnic lines, have denounced the Meiteis' demand as preposterous
  • Some features of Thadou Folktales
    M.S. Thirumalai- 'The Thadou folk etymologist plays with the syllables of the name of this community to poke fun at it'
  • The Significance of New Orthography in Ruangmei's Literature
    Dr. Lungthuiyang Riamei- 'new orthography developed by Ruangmei Literature Society (RLS) should be appreciated'
  • Zawlbuk and its abolition in Mizo society
    H Thangtungnung- 'Zawlbuk was a social institution existed for centuries until abolished under colonial rule in 1938'
  • Linguistic characteristics of oral literature in Thadou Kuki
    M.S. Thirumalai : A Tibeto-Burman Pre-Literature Language
  • Traditional social system of the Zeliangrong :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei : 3 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional social system of the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 3 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Traditional social system of the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 3 Part series on the social structure of the Zeliangrongs
  • Meetei Culture: The Dialectics Within
    Longjam Nobinchandra Singh - 'Meetei society can be viewed as a field of conflict and compromise'
  • Indigenous traditional code and ornaments of Koireng (Koren) tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- 'Koireng festivals, dances, songs and dresses and ornaments'
  • Traditional House - Type Of Rongmei Tribe
    Thongam Ingomacha - 'traditional house type of Rongmei tribe residing at Longmai village at Tamenglong district, Manipur'
  • The People Of Thongjao Village
    Thongam Ingomacha - 'Thongjao village is located 55 kms in the south of Manipur from Imphal'
  • Khangchiu institution of the Zeliangrongs : Part 2
    Budha Kamei : 2 Part series on Khangchiu institution of the Zeliangrongs
  • Khangchiu institution of the Zeliangrongs : Part 1
    Budha Kamei : 2 Part series on Khangchiu institution of the Zeliangrongs
  • Socio-cultural Ties Among The People Of Hills & Plain In Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte 2 Part series on Socio-cultural Ties Among The People Of Hills & Plain
  • Socio-cultural Ties Among The People Of Hills & Plain In Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte 2 Part series on Socio-cultural Ties Among The People Of Hills & Plain
  • Makam Gwang Tupuni (Makam will triumph, Makam will rule, Makam will be the King)
    Benjamin Gondaimei- 'victory slogan of Haipou to widen our approaches meeting the needs of our people'
  • Social structure of Zeliangrong society :: Part 2
    Dr Gaikhamsin Riamei- 'Dormitories are well-organized traditional social institutions in Zeliangrong society'
  • Social structure of Zeliangrong society :: Part 1
    Dr Gaikhamsin Riamei- 'The structure of Zeliangrong society is based on kinship which is well-knit by clan'
  • Reflections on Hmar Women Social Deprivation with special reference to Inheritance :: Part 2
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte- 'Law of Inheritance (Rohluo Dan) or the institution of inheritance'
  • Reflections on Hmar Women Social Deprivation with special reference to Inheritance :: Part 1
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte- 'Law of Inheritance (Rohluo Dan) or the institution of inheritance'
  • Customary laws Relating to Birth and death of the CHIKIMS :: Part 2
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte- observations on ceremonies during Birth and death of the CHIKIMS
  • Customary laws Relating to Birth and death of the CHIKIMS :: Part 1
    Dr. Priyadarshni M. Gangte- observations on ceremonies during Birth and death of the CHIKIMS
  • Taboo and Gennas in traditional Zeliangrong society
    Budha Kamei - 'Zeliangrong people till today observe the Nuhmei (taboo) and Neihmei (gennas)'
  • Dormitory system of Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- 'dormitory provides a community life for youths and inculcates a strong sense of unity, discipline'
  • The Thadous
    Paoginthang Lhouvum- 'Thadous are found in Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram'
  • Rongmei spelling made high standard and easy
    Jimmy Pamei- 'to make Rongmei language reading easy, non-fussy, and one that is adapted for other tribal languages'
  • Manipur tribals and issues of social inclusion and exclusion :: Part 2
    Ceety Khongsai - 'causes of social exclusion can be attributed to imbalance economic growth between valleys and the hills'
  • Manipur tribals and issues of social inclusion and exclusion :: Part 1
    Ceety Khongsai - 'causes of social exclusion can be attributed to imbalance economic growth between valleys and the hills'
  • Kabui/Rongmei a Doubling Ethnic Identity
    Dr. Sanjit Kamei and Gwangphun Gangmei - Concluding observations of the freetalk Interaction Session
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 6
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 5
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • The Zeliangrong lifecycle: Rites and ceremonies :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei 6 parts series on rites & ceremonies of the Zeliangrong people
  • Emergence of tribal middle class in Manipur: Colonial and post-colonial period :: Part 2
    Prof Lal Dena - 2 parts series on Emergence of tribal middle class in Manipur
  • Birth and puberty ceremonies of the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei 2 parts series on ceremonies of pregnancy and childbirth
  • Emergence of tribal middle class in Manipur: Colonial and post-colonial period :: Part 1
    Prof Lal Dena - 2 parts series on Emergence of tribal middle class in Manipur
  • Birth and puberty ceremonies of the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei 2 parts series on ceremonies of pregnancy and childbirth
  • Suggested Form of Worship for the Contemporary Zeliangrong Churches :: Part 2
    Gaichangsui Gangmei -'Zeliangrong are faced with the question of the survival of their identity'
  • Suggested Form of Worship for the Contemporary Zeliangrong Churches :: Part 1
    Gaichangsui Gangmei -'Zeliangrong are faced with the question of the survival of their identity'
  • Legendary Koireng Heroes
    Pao Winson Kipgen on Koireng Heroe - Pu Khuongtuksel, Pu Munchuong and Pu Munlian
  • Thongjao Village - Village And People - Land Of Pottery :: Part 4
    Molung Angjoy - 4 Part series on the people of Thongjao - Land Of Pottery
  • Thongjao Village - Village And People - Land Of Pottery :: Part 3
    Molung Angjoy - 4 Part series on the people of Thongjao - Land Of Pottery
  • Thongjao Village - Village And People - Land Of Pottery :: Part 2
    Molung Angjoy - 4 Part series on the people of Thongjao - Land Of Pottery
  • Thongjao Village - Village And People - Land Of Pottery :: Part 1
    Molung Angjoy - 4 Part series on the people of Thongjao - Land Of Pottery
  • Marriage payment: An aspect of marriage institution practiced among the Chikimis in Manipur :: Part 3
    Priyadarshni M. Gangte - 3 Part series on Marriage payment amongst Chikimis
  • Marriage payment: An aspect of marriage institution practiced among the Chikimis in Manipur :: Part 2
    Priyadarshni M. Gangte - 3 Part series on Marriage payment amongst Chikimis
  • Zomi, Zomia, Nomadia - Landscape, Handicraft and Statecraft :: Part 2
    Niraj Kumar & Chingngaihbiak - 2 Part series on Zomi, Zomia
  • Marriage payment: An aspect of marriage institution practiced among the Chikimis in Manipur :: Part 1
    Priyadarshni M. Gangte - 3 Part series on Marriage payment amongst Chikimis
  • Zomi, Zomia, Nomadia - Landscape, Handicraft and Statecraft :: Part 1
    Niraj Kumar & Chingngaihbiak - 2 Part series on Zomi, Zomia
  • Maring Identity: A Brief Historical Origin
    K. Modar Maring provides a Brief Historical Origin of the Maring community
  • Life History Of King Kuurkam - Part 2
    R. Thoma narrates a Chingtam Tinna Wari on the King of Moyon
  • Origin of Khoibu (Uipo) - Part 1
    From the manuscript of (L) Khaling Koshang Thyelnaisaang/span>
  • Life History Of King Kuurkam - Part 1
    R. Thoma narrates a Chingtam Tinna Wari on the King of Moyon
  • Monsang, Moyon and Kukam [Kuurkam]
    Waanglar Somie on the close historical and cultural association/affinities between Monsang and Moyon
  • The origin, migration and settlement of the Moyons :: Part 3
    A 3 parts series by R Angnong
  • The origin, migration and settlement of the Moyons :: Part 2
    A 3 parts series by R Angnong
  • The origin, migration and settlement of the Moyons :: Part 1
    A 3 parts series by R Angnong
  • Herald of the re-union of Siyins and Vaipheis
    Son Za Howe on the affinity between the Siyins (Suantaks) and Vaipheis
  • The Lai Peoples in Yunnan
    Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen on Lai Peoples in Yunnan and its similarities to Meiteis
  • The Meetei People and the Meetei Race of Kangleipak
    Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen on the Meetei Race of Kangleipak
  • Tracing the traditional Dresses and Ornaments of Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei's 2 part series on the Dresses and Ornaments of Zeliangrongs
  • Tracing the traditional Dresses and Ornaments of Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei's 2 part series on the Dresses and Ornaments of Zeliangrongs
  • Origin of the Meiteis :: Part 3
    Dr J Rimai's 3 part series on the Origin of the Meiteis
  • Origin of the Meiteis :: Part 2
    Dr J Rimai's 3 part series on the Origin of the Meiteis
  • Origin of the Meiteis :: Part 1
    Dr J Rimai's 3 part series on the Origin of the Meiteis
  • Tribals � Who are they ? :: Part 3
    L Memo Singh's 3 part series on the definition of "Tribals"
  • Tribals � Who are they ? :: Part 2
    L Memo Singh's 3 part series on the definition of "Tribals"
  • Tribals � Who are they ? :: Part 1
    L Memo Singh's 3 part series on the definition of "Tribals"
  • Structure of tone in Liangmai
    Ch Widinibou discusses the structure of tone in Liangmai language
  • 'Leikai-club' in the contemporary Meitei society
    Ningthoujam Irina on the socio-cultural space of a leikai in a Meitei community
  • Brief historical note on Vaiphei-Sijang [Siyin]
    Dr Joseph Suantak provides a past or proto-history of Vaiphei-Sijang people in numerical order
  • Historical Chronology of Kuki people :: Part 2
    TS Letkhosei Haokip explores Kuki people Historical Chronology from B.C 700-1919 A.D
  • Historical Chronology of Kuki people :: Part 1
    TS Letkhosei Haokip explores Kuki people Historical Chronology from B.C 700-1919 A.D
  • Kuki-Meitei connection and relationship
    TS Letkhosei Haokip explores the relationship and connection between the two.
  • Political empowerment and Tribal Women Of Manipur
    Dr. Benjamin Gangmei explores in a 12 part series on Tribal Women and Political empowerment
  • Emergence of "Zeliangrong"
    Akham Gonmei Neumei on the history of the nomenclature of "Zeliangrong"
  • Kabui Tribe: History, Society, Culture, Dress, Food, Economy
    Gaikhamdim Marangmei describes Kabui's History, Society, Culture, Dress and others
  • Kuki Chief-ship: Looking East Or West?
    Lunminthang Haokip on the role of Kuki's chief-ship in modern times
  • Retrospecting Kuki Military Organisation (Warriors) in the Light of Sawm-Inn
    Th Hethang (George) Haokip on Kuki Warrior
  • The Thadous :: Part 2
    Paominlien Kipgen detailed out the geneology of Thadous.
  • The Thadous :: Part 1
    Paominlien Kipgen detailed out the geneology of Thadous.
  • The history of Koireng migration
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe traces the migration of Koireng.
  • Kabui Settlement at Heibokching :: Part 1 | Kabui Settlement at Heibokching :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei gives a historical perspective on this event.
  • Evolution of kinship among Manipuri Muslim :: Part 3 | Clan among Muslim :: Part 4
    Imam Khan Makhjummayum presents 62 clans among Manipuri Muslims
  • Evolution of kinship among Manipuri Muslim :: Part 1 | Clan among Muslim :: Part 2
    Imam Khan Makhjummayum presents 62 clans among Manipuri Muslims
  • Inter-tribal marriages in India :: Part 1 | Inter-tribal marriages in India :: Part 2
    Dr Priyadarshni M Gangte talks about this with special reference to North East India
  • Understanding the Lupho, Lupheng, Misao and related clan
    Lal Lupho gives a detailed description of Lupho clan
  • Kuki tradition and shifting cultivation
    George T. Haokip on the relations between tradition and cultivation
  • The Institution of Chieftainship in Kuki Society
    George T. Haokip describes Chieftainship in Kuki Society
  • A Legacy Naga Lost to the West
    Tuisem Ngakang on the ilemmas and challenges of Naga culture
  • The Naga: Clash of Ideology and Principle :: Part 1
    Dr. R.B. Thohe Pou on the history behind Naga clash of Ideology
  • The Naga: Clash of Ideology and Principle :: Part 2
    Dr. R.B. Thohe Pou on the history behind Naga clash of Ideology
  • Kuki-Chin-Mizo: The lost tribe of Israel
    George T Haokip on the connection between the two
  • My People: Perception of the Past
    Tuisem Ngakang on Nagas' past and its special place
  • Understanding the Gangtes
    Lienzamang Gangte presents a condensed Socio-Political Abstract of the Gangtes
  • A Nation Under Different Nomenclatures
    Nehginpao Kipgen on nomenclatures of Chin-Kuki-Mizo people
  • The Goddess of the Tarao :: Shangku/Piterte
    M Bejuan Tarao describes Tarao's Goddess - Shangkhu
  • Chieftainship among the Meiteis & Mizos
    Dr. Priyadarshni M Gangte's 11-part series on Meiteis & Mizos
  • Elaboration of feast and ceremony of Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe explains feast & ceremony of Koireng
  • Faith and worship of Koireng people
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe explains Faith/religion of Koireng
  • Genetics and the Kuki society
    5-part series on role of DNA in tracing ancestry by Chong Singsit
  • Historical and cultural background of the Mizos
    A 9-part series on Mizos by Priyadarshni M Gangte
  • Land rights of Indigenous Women in NE India
    Dr Ch Jamini Devi discusses Land rights of Indigenous women
  • Paite women in the changing power structure
    Dr Rita Mairembam provides a case study on Paite women
  • Social Institution and Responsibility of Naga society
    UA Shimray discusses social responsibility of Naga Society
  • Koirengs in the chronicle of Moirang
    Rongreisek Yangsorang on "Koren" or "Koireng" community
  • Muslims in Manipur
    Farooque Ahmed Makakmayum traces the lineage of Muslim in Manipur
  • Bunglon Village celebrates Golden Jubilee
    Th Mangminthang Gangte on Golden Jubilee celebration of Bunglon Village
  • Present urgent needs for the Poumai Naga
    RB Thohe Pou on problems facing the Poumai people
  • Gangtes : Into the modern mist of no return
    Th Paulathuom Gangte on the history and modern movement of Gangtes
  • Socio-cultural ties among the people of Hills and Plain
    Priyadarshni M Gangte on the strong ties between Hill and Plain people
  • A case study of the CHIKIMS
    Priyadarshni M Gangte on CHIKIMS - a transborder tribes
  • A brief narration of Anal Naga tribe
    SR Tohring gives a primer on Aanal Tribe of Manipur
  • Threat to Koireng identity
    R Yangsorang on the Threat to Koireng identity
  • Kameng: A little known diminishing community
    By: Amal Sanasam
  • The 40th Koren Youth Conference 2006
    By: R Yangsorang
  • Mates Seeks Social Recognition
    Courtesy: Salam Rajesh
  • The People of Manipur
    Dr. Pukhrambam Lalitkumar Singh gives a run-down on the People of Manipur
  • Learning from Manipuri Women
    Dr. Pukhrambam Lalit Singh on the uniqueness of Manipuri Women
  • Structure of Chin-Kuki-Mizo's social institutions
    Sominthang Doungel explains Chin-Kuki-Mizo's social institutions
  • Meeteis Surname Nomenclature
    Thokchom Angouyaima dissects the Meeteis Surname Nomenclature
  • Manipuri Muslims: Socially speakings
    Farooque Ahmed Makakmayum on Manipuri Muslims
  • Early Manipuri Muslims
    Farooque Ahmed Makakmayum on Early Manipuri Muslims
  • The Myths of Naga Origin
    R.B. Thohe Pou explains the origin of Naga
  • The Route of Nagas Migration
    R.B. Thohe Pou study the possible route of Nagas migration from China
  • Affinities between Nagas and Tribes of Southern Seas
    R.B. Thohe Pou on similarities between Nagas and tribes of southern seas
  • Ethnological Gallery: Exhibits Manipur's Multi Ethnic Identities
    courtesy: Bit Irom
  • Gallery of Ethnic Communities of Manipur


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