Can Strong Anti-Racism Law save Northeast Indians from racial attack
Pakinrichapbo- 'Does Northeast Indians need strong anti-racism law ? .......'

Chongtham Vikram : Delhi Cannot Explain Away a Murder as 'Just an Argument'
Jerome Enriquez John- ' the certainty that they belong here, & that the law belongs to them equally .......'

Support the inclusion of Meetei in the ST list and forward recommendations
LB Singh- ' The Meeteis can't preserve their social practices, culture, & identity without land .......'

Delimitation Debate and Equal Representation: What It Means for Barak Valley, Assam
Meitram Bijen- ' For Assam, issue is not only about total seats but about how those seats are distributed within state .......'

Sangai is safer than Meetei tribe under the present regime
Thangjam Ranjit- ' Meetei Tribe, indigenous community is crying for a long time for inclusion in ST .......'

Our lives, their prejudices
Biros Leishangthem- ' the racial abuse that happened in Delhi .......'

India's Blind Spot: Racial Violence Against India's Northeastern Citizens
Jerome Enriquez John- ' The tragic death of 24-year-old student Angel Chakma from Tripura in Dehradun .......'

Unequal representation of the tribal people of Manipur
Lakpachui Siro- ' Only when every voice - Hill or Valley, Tribal or Meitei - carries equal weight .......'

Persistence of caste prejudice among the educated class
Priyanka Saurabh- ' but caste consciousness remains deeply ingrained in Indian society .......'

Ultimate chance for the elected MLAs to save the Meetei community
L B Singh- ' If Meeteis of 1950s had known these facts, would have been included in list of Scheduled Tribes of Manipur .......'

Meeteis are indigenous people so are Scheduled Tribes
Thangjam Ranjit- ' on 26th January, 1950, the indigenous or tribal status of Meetei was abruptly dropped .......'

Manipuri identity: Caught between China and India ?
Birendra Laishram- ' sense of connection is felt more strongly with people from East & Southeast Asian countries .......'

Civil society, strikes and the forgotten voices of drug users in Manipur
Haobam Nanao- ' Drug users are not enemies of society; they are a part of it .......'

Reservation: Generational Privilege or Real Justice ?
Dr Satyawan Saurabh- ' But over time it is becoming a generational privilege, leaving the truly needy deprived .......'

The delimitation and NRC issues in Manipur
K Timothy Zimik- ' The hill people of Manipur have been unjustly deprived of their legitimate right .......'

Manipur needs to affirm her tribal roots (ST Hills and ST Plains)
Hijam Monarsingh- ' Manipur have much work to do including introducing a 'Permanent Land settlement system' .......'

Scheduled Tribes of North East India & Dalits of mainland India
Pretty Yaikhom- ' these two cannot be considered the same in any way .......'

'ST' tag is a must for survival of Meetei (Meitei) - Why?
Yugindro Singh, M. Manihar Singh & Sh. Janaki - ' Compulsive Reasons for enlisting as ST .......'

Inclusion of indigenous Meiteis in the ST list of the Constitution is the only way forward
Konjengbam Candle- ' 3rd open letter to RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat Ji .......'

Legalised and institutionalised discrimination of Meiteis in Manipur :: Part 2
Soubam Nongpoknganba- 2 part series on discrimination of Meiteis in Manipur

Inclusion of ethnic “Meetei/Meitei” community in the Scheduled Tribe List
Yugindro Singh, M. Manihar Singh & Sh. Janaki - ' he contents of the Ministry's letter dated 06.03.2019 .......'

Diversity's Dilemma: India's Tough Path to National Unity
Kangjam Lanchanba Khuman- ' Why should I need to prove that I am Indian when I am not? .......'

Legalised and institutionalised discrimination of Meiteis in Manipur :: Part 1
Soubam Nongpoknganba- 2 part series on discrimination of Meiteis in Manipur

Among the indigenous people of Manipur, Meetei bears more tribal characters
Thangjam Ranjit- ' The indigenous Meetei should be included in the ST list .......'

Meetei tribe won't grab land and quota of indigenous people
Thangjam Ranjit- ' land & reservation quota of present Scheduled Tribes of the State will not be affected.......'

Meitei 'Tribal', almost ST now
Free Thinker - ' Meiteis, the majority community of Manipur, were once Maharajas .......'

Absurd rebuttal of Ngaranmi Shimray’s article “Meetei/Meitei’s exclusion from ST list-queer controversies”
K Yugindro / Sh Janaki Sharma / M Manihar- ' nothing to do with grasping the lands of present Hill tribes of Manipur .......'

Rebuttal to the article "Meetei/Meitei's exclusion from ST list-queer controversies"
Ngaranmi Shimray- ' yearning to become a Scheduled Tribe will not work .......'

Meetei ST Status: An artificial Controversy
Hijam Rajen- ' Meetei people have been seeking ST status for quite some time .......'

Meitei/Meetei's exclusion from ST list - queer controversies
K. Bhogendrajit- ' We are amused to note the writer's cynical attempt to denigrate the STDCM .......'

Ngaranmi Shimray's rebuttal to the views of three 'Independent Researchers' is entirely untenable
K Yugindro / Sh Janaki Sharma / M Manihar- ' is undoubtedly untenable & tantamount to misleading & concealment of truth .......'

Abhinay Lakshman's observations on ST status of Meiteis are misleading and incorrect
K Yugindro / Sh Janaki Sharma / M Manihar- ' misleading & devoid of truth for the following reasons .......'

Rebuttal to three 'Independent Researchers' on ST demand for Meiteis
Ngaranmi Shimray- ' Kalelkar Backward Classes Commission report of 1956 .......'

Ngaranmi Shimray's reasons for exclusion of Meitei in the ST list are misleading and incorrect
K Yugindro / Sh Janaki Sharma / M Manihar- ' misleading & devoid of truth for the following reasons .......'

Kalelkar Commission Report of 1956 : Meiteis exclusion from the ST list is by their own choice
Ngaranmi Shimray- ' Kalelkar Backward Classes Commission report of 1956 .......'

Is the ST reservation a real issue for the Manipur crisis ?
NS Hemam- ' 'the fear of losing ST reservation quota to Meiteis' is completely unfounded .......'

Rethinking caste-based reservations in India: The need for overhaul
Yumnam Oken- ' it has become increasingly evident that this system is in dire need of an overhaul .......'

ST status is purely to save Meetei and other bonafide indigenous communities
Thangjam Ranjit- ' birth right and Constitutional rights of Meetei tribe .......'

Why should Meitei be included in the scheduled tribe list?
Prof. K. Yugindro- ' Missing of the name of Meithei in the list of Scheduled Tribe for more than 70 years .......'

Dialectics of identity and development : Part 2
Dr Longjam Krishnamangol- 2 parts series on identity and development

Dialectics of identity and development : Part 1
Dr Longjam Krishnamangol- 2 parts series on identity and development

The delimitation issues of Manipur
Kachui Timothy Zimik- ' hill tribes of Manipur have been unjustly deprived of their legitimate right .....'

Critical analysis of reservation system
Moirangthem John Singh- ' is one of the most controversial policies since the framing of the Constitution .....'

Who are Scheduled Tribes in the true spirit of Constitution ?
Dr Arambam Birajit- ' Why don't we pressurize state govt for Manipur People Bill to get President's assent? .....'

Supreme Court Judges call for revisit of reservation policy
Rajkumar Bobichand- ' policy of reservation in education & employment cannot continue for an indefinite period .....'

"Aphababu Oiragadi, Atoppada Shokloidaba Oiragadi...."
SK Singh- ' the Power Minister Th Biswajeet reportedly observed, "Meeyamgi Phanaba Toubada Yaroidaba Leite" .....'

Save Meetei and other indigenous people of the State
Th Ranjit Singh- ' Sooner the ST for Meetei, the better and safer for the State .....'

Ignoring sentiment and plight of the Meiteis/Meeteis
SK Singh- ' Here come the roles of Socio-economic Report of Manipur & Ethnographic Report of the state .....'

ST status demands in India : A brief overview :: Part 2
Sanjoy Akoijam- ' Issue of ST inclusion in Assam according to scholars is a matter of 'political, not anthropological interest' ...'

Perceived class conflict triggers friction among ethnic groups in Manipur
Sunil Thongam- ' Manipur has 33 recognised tribes of two different conglomerates--the Nagas and Kukis ...'

ST status demands in India : A brief overview :: Part 1
Sanjoy Akoijam- ' Both authorities & the general public have not taken the Meitei ST movement too seriously ...'

Schedule Tribe Demand Committee Manipur, Recent cries
SK Singh- ' There is however no breakthrough in their approach to the GOM .....'

"Tribe" in India: A term shrouded in uncertainty :: Part 3
Sanjoy Akoijam- ' India regards tribes as a large assortment of communities, differing widely in size, mode of livelihood ...'

"Tribe" in India: A term shrouded in uncertainty :: Part 2
Sanjoy Akoijam- ' tribe-caste continuum is a polar ideal type of construction ...'

"Tribe" in India: A term shrouded in uncertainty :: Part 1
Sanjoy Akoijam- ' So, what exactly is a 'tribe' or 'Scheduled Tribe' in India, & why is the term shrouded in uncertainty ? ...'

ST tag for Meiteis - A perspective!
Ngangom Junior Luwang- ' The way forward, short of the ST Tag, should be making adequate changes in MLR & LR Act, 1960 .....'

Meitei ST categorisation demand and the opposition
Lt Col Laishram Lokendra- ' It will be prudent for Manipur Govt to take a call on the demand at the earliest .....'

Meetei tribe bears more tribal characters among the indigenous people of Manipur
Dr Th Ranjit - ' Meetei community ruled the State for about 2000 years , is bonafide indigenous people of the State.....'

No place for indigenous Meetei in the Heritage Museums of the State, why?
Dr Th Ranjit - ' name of tribe heritage museum should be "Indigenous Heritage Museum" to avoid any dispute ...'

Meetei tribe won't grab land and reservation quota of hill tribes
Dr Th Ranjit - 'in the way Nagaland State is doing, for uniform development of indigenous communities in State...'

Should we Meitei / Meetei belong to Minority community or Schedule Tribes of India? :: Part 2
Chengleima Laisom- 2 part series on Meetei belonging to Minority community or Schedule Tribes

Should we Meitei / Meetei belong to Minority community or Schedule Tribes of India? :: Part 1
Chengleima Laisom- 2 part series on Meetei belonging to Minority community or Schedule Tribes

Sadly nobody bothers to understand the prerequisits for ST tag
SK Singh- ' The answer again is two basic documents i) ethnographic report ii) socio-economic report of Manipur.....'

Racism at its worst
Kajal Chatterjee- ' Indians should at first learn to clean up its own backyard ...'

The North Eastern natives dubbed as second class citizen
SK Singh- ' people from the NER stuck in UAE since March. Help was not forthcoming ...'

"Axone" and the Lingering Question of Racism in India
Veewon Thokchom- ' Richard Loitam, Nido Tania, Pravish Chanam would be alive today watching his movie ...'

On George Floyd, breathless blacks and toxic cops in America
Biplob Kongkham- ' Police brutality and racism in the US are complex and embedded issues...'

Condemning the outright of racial discrimination of students from NE
Elizabeth Misao- ' discrimination faced by Northeast people but under law of land, only few are punished...'

Stop Xenophobia against North East People. North East People are Not Covid-19 Carriers
Madhu Chandra - ' North Easterners from different parts of India reported of people calling them Coronavirus ...'

The adversity of Diversity :: Being a Chow-Momo Indian; The Dark reality!
T S Haokip - 'To be called CHINESE, not because of ignorance but for sheer purpose of humiliating one ...'

ST status is purely to save Meetei & other bonafide indigenous communities
Dr Th Ranjit - ' demand is very much related to birth right and constitutional right of Meetei community ...'

ST status demand for Meiteis widening rift in Manipur
Richard Kamei - ' inclusion of Meitei into ST goes against notion of affirmative actions under Indian constitution ...'

Racial profiling & criminalization of people
Dr Aniruddha Babar- ' Racial profiling is considered as the inappropriate use of race & ethnicity by police...'

The demand for ST, the need for a unified path
SK Singh- ' STDCM should deliberate on these 5 basic issues more comprehensively ...'

Meetei Tribe Bears More Tribal Characters Among The Indigenous People Of Manipur
Dr. Thangjam Ranjit- ' Meetei Community is one of the main tribes of Manipur and North East India...'

Meetei Tribe Bears More Tribal Characters Among The Indigenous People Of Manipur
Dr. Thangjam Ranjit- ' Meetei Community is one of the main tribes of Manipur and North East India...'

Time for all narcissist Meiteis to stand forth for the ST category
Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' Time has come for a small sacrifice of our ego for a large benefit of our future generations ...'

Ending populism is a must to eliminate racial discrimination
Dr. Divya Padmanabhan- ' Racism hence needs proactive action from all sectors ...'

Justification for standing against STDCM demand of Meeteis in ST list
Vareiyo Shatsang- ' is a reversal of social strata –a backward process with an ulterior motive ...'

An appeal for Meitei's demand for ST
Sanjenbam Jugeshwor- ' appeal to UPTCM, not to intervene in rightful constitutional demand from Govt of India ...'

Politics of Nationality and the Gorkha statehood movement
Dinesh Sharma- ' Gorkha community continues to wait for justice to be delivered ...'

Can Meitei/Meetei be a tribe ?
Free Thinker- ' may be considered as obliged in the case of Burmans and Tai Ahoms ...'

Manipur on Meitei edge
Yambem Laba- ' For the Meiteis believe it is the survival of the future generation that is at stake ...'

Meitei in Scheduled Tribe list, what ?
Oinam Thoujal Khumancha- ' The illogical statement of "Meitei can't enlist in ST list of India" is a Don Quixote's one ...'

Why meiteis should not be scheduled as tribe :: Part 3
Kulajit Maisnam- 3 part series on meiteis as scheduled tribe

DIPR facts on Census confuse Pangals and Muslims
Michael Samjetsabam- ' does not matter whether settlers are Hindus or Muslims for indigenous Meiteis & Pangals...'

Why meiteis should not be scheduled as tribe :: Part 2
Kulajit Maisnam- 3 part series on meiteis as scheduled tribe

On the Demand for Constitutional Safeguard of Manipur
Dr. Thangjam Ranjit- ' demand for inclusion of indigenous Meetei community in the indigenous or ST list .....'

Why meiteis should not be scheduled as tribe :: Part 1
Kulajit Maisnam- 3 part series on meiteis as scheduled tribe

Time to Reshape Reservation Policy for a larger prospect
Rabin Prasad Kalita- ' There is no need of reservation for a person who is rightly educated .... '

Why shouldnot Meitei / Meetei be included in ST list of Indian Union ?
Sanjenbam Jugeshwor - ' all criteria laid down in Article 342 of Indian Constitution to be ST are still intact .... '

10 % reservation & ST demand ?
Free Thinker- ' Tai Ahoms (once a ruling class) are included in the ST list then why Meiteis remain far behind .... '

Meetei Tribe won't grab land and reservation quota of Hill Tribes
Dr. Thangjam Ranjit- ' demand for ST tag by Meetei community is fundamentally banked on hard realities.... '

Please stop beating about the bush, get down to business
Dr. Thangjam Ranjit- ' in sending recommendation of Meetei Community for inclusion in the ST list.... '

Urban Assertion by North-East Immigrants in Delhi
Dr. Malem Ningthouja- ' In February and March 2014 New Delhi witnessed a month long urban assertion .... '

Save Meetei and other indigenous people of the State
Dr Thangjam Ranjit- ' Sooner the ST for Meetei, the better and safer for the state and its indigenous people .... '

Who are Meeteis
Heigrujam Nabashyam- ' The demand to include the Meitei in the ST list is genuine .... '

Meitei - Scheduled Tribe?
C Doungel- ' Will a tribal Brahmin be acceptable to other Hindus? .... '

Translating inclusion into seclusion is exclusion
S Seigoulien Haokip- ' TISS Admin's decision to get rid of financial assistance provided to the GOI students .... '

Nonsense is Sense : Governor's Attention Invited
Heigrujam Nabashyam- ' every districts are multiethnic, except for hills where Meitei do not have the right to settle .... '

Including Meetei as General category without any document/basis is Constitutionally wrong
Dr Th Suresh- ' unmistakably, Meiteis are one of the original /tribal people is proved by the following ....... '

Meetei's demand for ST is for Constitutional safeguard of Meetei :: Part 2
Dr Thangjam Ranjit- 2 part Series on Meetei's demand for ST

Meetei's demand for ST is for Constitutional safeguard of Meetei :: Part 1
Dr Thangjam Ranjit- 2 part Series on Meetei's demand for ST

Know The Meetei
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' that every Meitei – Sanamahi, Loi, Hindu and Budhist, become ST, not SC nor OBC ... '

The threat to balkanize Manipur
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' ATSUM have been carried away by pent-up emotions and hatred... '

History will not forgive us
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' Today we seem to be living in our past glory, telling the world that the Meiteis are as good... '

Let's be racist
E-Hou- ' "let's invert "Chingky" shaming and say yes we are "Chingkies"... '

Hills are Better
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' "No Sham, a hindu can be a tribal, and I am also a tribal", he said to my pleasant surprise... '

Hill Tribe and Valley tribe
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' Don’t we deserve to have our moments of quiet introspection, and see if compromises, ... '

Demand of ST status and the ensuing recriminations
Henkhokai Singsit- ' on-going debate supposed to represent the collective will/views and wishes of the tribals ... '

Letter to ATSUM (On 'A rebuttal to Imprudence of ATSUM')
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' reply to "A rebuttal to Imprudence of ATSUM" ... '

A rebuttal to "Imprudence of ATSUM"
Henkhokai Singsit- ' ATSUM (All tribal Students' Union Manipur) is mandated by 1.3 million tribal population of Manipur... '

Which one should precede - ILPS or ST status demand ?
Samarjit Kambam- ' is to vigorously pursue for the ST status of the Meiteis to materialise... '

Imprudence of ATSUM
Heikrujam Nabashyam- ' characters of a tribal community which are still found in the present day Meitei community ... '

Meeteis realise very late blood is thicker than water
Dr Thangjam Ranjit- ' Restoration of ST status to Meeteis will save our fertile valley, which is producing foods for state ... '

Will PM Modi betray Assam in 'No ST, no rest' or let Assam burn?
Ningombam Bupenda- ' The future of the history of Manipur, Assam and India will decide the destiny of the BJP... '

CM's referring of Meitei ST demand to ST Commission is ultra vires
Ningombam Bupenda- ' on referring the issue to Manipur State ST Commission, is constitutionally not viable... '

Meetei bears more tribal characters among the indigenous people in State
Dr Thangjam Ranjit- ' Meeteis are living in permanent tribal society are borne out by the historic resolution of UNO... '

No land and quota of hill people will be grabbed by valley people
Dr Th Ranjit- ' existence of reservation quotas within quota in state is empowered by constitution under Article 16(4)... '

The Suitable Boy
Thokchom Gautamjit - ' conflict between progressive ideas of freedom of women and conservative ethos .... '

A letter-rejoinder to Bala and some "Manipuri Feminists" : opening of an unlikely pandora's box
Rajkumar Panthoiren- ' Bala said "Akhoi mutkhidwrena mangbei kiriro?" .... '

Letter to Delhi Golf Club
Lyna H.Misao- ' let me remind you once again, my sister Tailin Lyngdoh is not alone .... '

Indigenous people are Scheduled Tribes, so are Meeteis
Dr Th Ranjit- ' Meetei community being bona fide indigenous people of the state, are also Scheduled Tribe.... '

Commercialization of transgender community event: Time to make a call
Santa Khurai- ' Transwomen events is emerging as a lucrative sector for non-trans NGOs.... '

A tale of two voices - the inspired and the unsung
Rajkumar Panthoiren- ' will we ever have our very own Prof. Tolson and if yes, then when will he incarnate amidst us? '

Citizenship, identity and belonging: The Northeast migrants in Delhi :: Part 2
Heigrujam Premkumar- 2 part series on Northeast migrants in Delhi

Citizenship, identity and belonging: The Northeast migrants in Delhi :: Part 1
Heigrujam Premkumar- 2 part series on Northeast migrants in Delhi

Robin Hibu: In service of people from NE in National Capital
Rakesh Ranjan- ' Hibu, a recipient of President of India Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2010....'

Spewing venoms of hatred and its after-effect
Samarjit Kambam- ' please don't underestimate the indigenous valley people....'

The numbers game of Meitei ST demand turning into a public outcry
Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' Meitei majority grassroots supporting conversion of Meiteis from OBC to ST ....'

An Incident that made me realized India is still a racist country
Teresa Arambam- ' Race, caste, culture should not bring division to the people as we are all human. '

ATSUM rebuts Dr Yumkhaibam Rajesh's assertion on reservation imbroglio at Manipur University
ATSUM- ' A rejoinder to the article published by Dr Yumkhaibam Rajesh '

Understanding MU fiasco: Tracing the root cause
Dr Kamei Aphun- ' Let the university be independent, free and fair from all "isms"...'

What reservation norm should be followed in Manipur University
Dr Yumkhaibam Rajesh - ' truly/ sincerely based on natural, rational and simple interpretation of aforementioned Acts..'

An Open Letter to the Coordinating Body of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur
K - 'cannot keep hoodwinking masses by promising benefits from provisions under categories of scheduled Tribes..'

Tribal remnants in Meiteis/Meeteis
Free Thinker- ' let competent authorities decide once and for all. I believe our legislators are listening '

The BJP Doesn't Care About Racism
Angellica Aribam- ' The govt has completely ignored the need for an Anti-Racial Discrimination Law..'

How many racial attacks against people from Northeast will it take?
Angellica Aribam- ' Modi government must keep its promise and enact a tough anti-racism law..'

Finding A Moniker For Monica!
Raj Singh- 'India needs to change and to remove its name from list of the top racist countries..'

Discrimination of a "Pakka Indian"
Haobam Shyamsunder- ' root out this "Pakka Indian", "Alienation", "Discrimination" faced by people of NE..'

No land and quota of hill tribes will be grabbed by Meetei ST
Dr Th Ranjit- ' demand for ST tag by Meetei is fundamentally banked on hard realities......'

Why Meitei Should Not Be Scheduled as Tribe :: Part 2
Kulajit Maisnam - 2 Part series on Meetei Scheduled Tribe debate

Why Meitei Should Not Be Scheduled as Tribe :: Part 1
Kulajit Maisnam - 2 Part series on Meetei Scheduled Tribe debate

Should we Meetei belong to Minority community or Schedule Tribes of India :: Part 2
Chengleima Laisom - 2 Part series on Meetei and Minority community debate

Masses are gullible so intelligentsia's acumen required
Free Thinker - ' This is not only about government jobs and innumerable (fee, tax, fare) concessions '

Dependency culture can be corrected after taking up a different movement
Yenning - 'The demand for ST status is a product of middle class phenomenon '

Should we Meetei belong to Minority community or Schedule Tribes of India :: Part 1
Chengleima Laisom - 2 Part series on Meetei and Minority community debate

Granting ST status to Meiteis: A different angle
Mayengbam Jaganivas- 'no doubt that Meiteis qualify to be included in ST as per terms in constitution'

Opposing ST demand: an insulated world view not crossing Sekmai :: Part 2
Kh Ibomcha- 2 part series on Opposing ST demand

In Defiance to the Demand for ST Status
Kapil Arambam- ' it is not pride or vanity. It is not about disagreement with other ethnic groups or whatsoever'

Opposing ST demand: an insulated world view not crossing Sekmai :: Part 1
Kh Ibomcha- 2 part series on Opposing ST demand

Yearning for the roots
Samarjit Kambam- ' I want my identity, culture, tradition from dissipating through assimilation by outside elements... '

Can Manipur be inclusively developed without ST status to Meitei-Pangals?
Ningombam Bupenda- 'inclusion of Meitei-Pangals in Scheduled Tribe category is to be taken seriously and strongly '

Playing Aunt Sally on ST status
Free Thinker- 'Let the Govt of India break its head to decide whether we are primitive or not... '

The r/K selection, far right wing rise in Meitei Community
Yumnam Devjit- 'right wing inclination of the Meitei community is a natural biological reaction... '

Is 32,000 years of Meitei civilization a sign of tribalism? :: Part 2
Ningombam Bupenda Meitei - 2 part series on 32,000 years of Meitei civilization

Is 32,000 years of Meitei civilization a sign of tribalism? :: Part 1
Ningombam Bupenda Meitei - 2 part series on 32,000 years of Meitei civilization

Why can't we have a referendum on ST status
Free Thinker - ' ST route is an option...let us take the advantage as long as it is in vogue.. '

Why The Recent Jat Agitation Poses The Threat Of Wiping Out The Entire Reservation System
Ningreikhan Wungkhai - 'Reservations are privileges granted to sections which govt considers economically deprived.. '

How North East People can help each others in Cities
Robin Hibu - ' ..made me to ponder seriously how do we address these anomic situations.. '

Cultural diversity and National integration
Rajendra Kshetri - ' Are we a nation? Do we have a pan India national identity? '

The intolerances of mainland people against North East
Wahengbam Rorrkychand- '....by positive attitudes and northeasternisation of mainland people. '

A Short history on the schedule tribe status of Manipur
Longjam Tony Angom- 'India's schedule tribe lists should have considered more on socio-economic conditions than on cultural aspects'

Demand for inclusion of Meetei in the ST list is not just about quota
Lt Col Laishram Lokendra (Retd)- 'issue here is of the very survival of an indigenous ethnic people called Meetei'

The Fascinating dynamics of Homosexuality in Manipur
Dr Omila Thounaojam- 'May be we will see them as any other human being and respect them as we respect any other individual'

Racial Discrimination; Response from Manipur Govt
Shinglai Thothuingam - '..disappointing because appointed panels of lawyer failed to represent ethnic diversity and inclusiveness'

Meitei for inclusion in the Scheduled list
Ningthoujam Nilachandra - 'Meiteis should join hands for S.T. demand which have been deprived of for last 65 years'

Kuknalim in Nagaland; chinky in Delhi: Who am I?
Dr Kamei Samson- '..attitudes of some Indians who do not accept NE people or Indians with Mongoloid features as Indians'

No diversity beyond North East
P Kham Sian Muan Zou & Ningthoujam Sanjit- 'racial discrimination continues to proceed and show no sign of abating'

Much Ado about Bezbaruah Committee
Ninglun Hanghal - 'The issue of NE population in metro cities is about crime and violence and should be tackled as such ..'

"Immigrant" Manki Baat / Inner Voice
Dr NC Shanta- ' term "Immigrant" when used by the BJP's vision document in Delhi election ..'

'Us' and 'Them': A standard measuring of who we are :: Part 2
Kh. Ibomcha- 2 parts series on NE and India

'Us' and 'Them': A standard measuring of who we are :: Part 1
Kh. Ibomcha- 2 parts series on NE and India

India's dangerous descent into religious fundamentalism and BJP's downright plunge into infamy
Sira Kharay- ' Hindutva has become a clash with credentials of pluralism, modernity..liberal and secular ethos.. '

Camp artists' ephemeral professional life
Iboyaima Laithangbam- ' ..ours are world class artists, beauticians and dress makers par excellence.. '

NDA Rule : Northeast disillusioned!
Thoudam Imomacha Singh - 'The Government must not render the people of the North East disillusioned.. '

For too many Supreme Court NALSA Judgement on Transgenders Rights is still a big illusion
Santa Khurai of AMANA reports on an incident at Passport office, Guwahati

Scheduled Tribe status for Meitei/Meetei
B. Angousana Sharma- ' give benefit to all communities of the State; to all communities of NE States'

Plight of Northeast People in Delhi
Dr. Gairiangmei Maringmei- ' But can these pieces of legislation battle against the racial discrimination?'

Reservation System: A path towards ensuring right to equality
Leishangthem Roshan- 'system reviewed and amended positively, by taking extra care for people who really need to be aided'

Attacks on people hailing from NE in Mainland India - a personal observation
Ninglun Hanghal - 'within mainland and NE that conveniently take opportunity to create tension between regions'

Stop discriminating people from the North East India!
Khamlianlal Zou- 'Racism is violation of Human Rights! Think for tomorrow; for our generation!'

North East Racial Attack, Can It Be Stopped?
Madhu Chandra- 'There are serious lapses from Delhi and Haryana police machineries in tackling hate crimes..'

Politics of othering and positive discrimination
Keithellakpam Johnson- '..there are such terms/concepts... primitive people, aboriginal people, native people..'

The state's secret document
Ninglun Hanghal- 'There were sixty recommendations in the exhaustive and comprehensive document..'

Where Northeasterners are not Welcomed
Woryaomi Kharay- 'Nothing short of embracing NE as part of larger mainland will solve the problem...'

What Are We For The Politicians ?
Boveio Poukai Duo- 'It is time for the politicians to listen to the pledge of the people..'

Tribute to Akha Salouni and Comrade-Victims of Racism
Sira Kharay- ' We are in a constant hideout even inside our own rented apartments..'

All roads leads to Police stations !!
Ninglun Hanghal- 'Crime against NE..is about attitude and manifestations of a patriarchal mindset..'

A plea for justice
Lyna H Misao- 'Give us a chance to be a proud Indian and we promise you unconditional love and peace..'

The Open Secret
Birkarnalzelzit- 'to all the agencies who can do a bit to check the condition for northeast of being an Indian'

The North East reality in the national capital
Bula Devi- 'But the national media, unfailingly, gives all such incidents a racist colour....'

Walking with Racism and Insecurity in India : Where to GO ?
Avis Trump- 'Tell me where to go where I can be just myself and live peacefully?'

If someone calls me a chinky, I smile!!
Dr Vijita Ningombam- '....that I am proud to be chinky, and proud to be who I am..'

Gay Sex, Freedom and Common Good
Jeremiah Amai Veino Duomai- 'Unless an action of any moral agent involves harming someone, prudent not to legally criminalize..'

Racism at its worst
Thanggoulen Kipgen- 'Let "mainland Indians" acknowledge that they are guilty of Racism'

Enough of Indian Racism : Time to decide for a Political Destiny of the Northeast
Yenning- 'It is time for people in the Northeast to say "enough" of being the step children of India'

New Delhi, old mindset
Samarjit Kambam- '..But in Delhi whenever any crime, or racist attack happens to a north-easterner, solution becomes dissolution'

On Why I Cannot Be the Indian You Know
Natalidita Ningthoukhongjam - 'vast gulf has been created as far as absence of NE Indians in 'Indianness' is concerned '

Indians do Racism Pretty Well
Cornelius Lanah - 'Enough of denial, enough is enough. Racism must end in India.... '

Racist Apartheid and the Mongoloid Northeast
Sira Kharay - 'Unless historical and political diversity is duly recognized and accommodated..... '

Manipur in China!!!
Chochon Haokip- 'mainland people could not accept the former as Indians if not equals '

No country for the 'outsider' :: Part 2
Kishore Seram - 'We blame the Indian government for its failure to bridge the many gaps '

Reduce knowledge gap, increase social interaction
Bula Devi - 'Nido did not look like the archetypical Indian, which made his attackers call him a Chinese '

Racism, reverse-racism: The uncomfortable truth
Pengba Aruuba Eshingee - '....When you point a finger to someone, three fingers are pointing back at you.... '

No country for the 'outsider' :: Part 1
Kishore Seram - 'The attacks on North-Easterners reveal our ignorance of those we imagine as the 'Others' '

I am not a racist but...
Lucky Sapam- '....this time the flame is bigger and even more intense.... '

The NE youths are likely to hit the Delhi Streets again
Ninglun Hanghal- 'Emotions, anger ran high as youths shout "we are Indians, why do you treat us like this?" '

India's North East : Looking less India or looking more India
Dr Kamei Aphun- 'In every sense there is inequality, subjugation, discrimination and prejudice in the country..'

Ending The North East Phobia
Seram Neken- 'North East must find a dominant position in school syllabi and media attention all over India..'

The Concept of India
Nongmaithem Puinyachandra- 'mainland need to understand..India is land of diversity in terms of language, religion, culture..'

Unprecedented Mindset against North Easterners
Madhu Chandra- 'A Plan, Policy and Law Needed to End the Racial Discrimination ....'

Are we racist by nature? Are we inherently racist? Each one of us
Rahul Srivastava - 'Admit it. We all are racist. Yes. And only we can change ourselves.'

Open dialogue on racism, sexual assaults and marginalisation of North-Easterners
Diana Naorem - key note address delivered at the Open Dialogue

NGO Director rape case: NE populations can never be part of the mainstream society!
Ninglun Hanghal- 'Arguments, defense pour in for the accused unlike any other rape cases in Mainland India'

The long road ahead
Shaleen Rakesh- 'Lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) in India had once again been labelled as criminals'

Meiteis as Scheduled Tribe, why not ?
Lt Col Laishram Lokendra (Retd)- 'Misconceptions have come to fore on idea of Meitei's demand for inclusion in ST list'

Whether Meiteis of Manipur meet the Constitutional criteria for ST status
Sira Kharay- 'conferment of ST status under Article 342(1) is not merely an administrative action.. involves scientific process'

Of being an Indian
Thangbiaklian Hangzo- 'Finding one's identity in a country like India is literally a muddle...'

Daily Dose of Homophobia
Natalidita Ningthoukhongjam- 'Homosexuality, like heterosexuality, is harmless and normal ... in consenting adults'

Are you an Indian Or An Indian-like ??
Kanghujam Sunindra- 'such attitude of discrimination, many NE states are demanding cessation from India'

Ganja Jaunts III :: Demand for ST Status by the Meiteis
Czadanda Saint - 'we Manipuris are like two very hungry dogs that are given only one piece of roti to eat'

Re-thinking on the Demand for ST by the Meiteis
Paikhomba Khuman - '...for whatever reason, why don't they Demand to become an SC or Dalit?....'

Demand for ST by the Meiteis - An Economic Analysis
Paikhomba Khuman - 'it is very doubtful if this will lead to improvement in societal welfare even among the Meiteis'

Why Meiteis want Schedule Tribe Status under the Indian Constitution :: Part 3
Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam - 3 part series on Meiteis Schedule Tribe Status demand

Why Meiteis want Schedule Tribe Status under the Indian Constitution :: Part 2
Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam - 3 part series on Meiteis Schedule Tribe Status demand

Why Meiteis want Schedule Tribe Status under the Indian Constitution :: Part 1
Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam - 3 part series on Meiteis Schedule Tribe Status demand

In defence of Meitei's demand for inclusion in ST list
Lt Col Laishram Lokendra- 'ST quota in Manipur can be divided into two categories, viz: 1. ST (Meitei) 2. ST (Others)'

Demands for ILP and ST status by the Meiteis
Ceety Khongsai- 'The solutions lies in, 'Ichil inao phamminaraga taminasi..'

Meitei ST demand reminds of the common father of Tai Ahom and Mee Tai
Laishram Subhash- 'Pa-Khangba ...common father of the 'Tai-Ahom' of Assam and the 'Mee-Tai' of Manipur'

The Politics of Scheduled Tribe Status in Manipur
Dr. Thongkholal Haokip- 'pay attention into the apprehensions and misunderstanding among the state's people'

No to anti-constitutionality and anti-India (in the demand of ST status for Mee-Tai)
Laishram Subhash - 'posit a complete 'No' to 'anti-constitutionality' / 'anti-India' in context of tribalization of Mee-Tai'

Realization of Meeteis' ( Mee Tai's) international dream through trivalization
Laishram Subhash - 'Nakumei- Naga, Kuki , Meetei , Mayang , Muslim acronym- inclusive socio-economic forum'

Identity - Who Am I?
Ananya S Guha - 'Is it one or, many, inter cultural and cross cultural, or does it go down to one unit'

Meiteis as Tribal
Lt.Col. Laishram Lokendra (Retd)- 'the survival of all the indigenous people of Manipur as one fraternity'

Price Of Indigenousness : Rationality behind Scheduled Tribe Status for Meiteis
Seram Neken- 'minimize the apprehension created by onslaught of outsiders from within or without the country'

The Right to equality or the Right to in-equality
Mayengam Jaganivas- 'The question now is whether Meitei should be upgraded/downgraded to Schedule Tribe List'

The Gay Culture - Past And Present
Roshan Lai- 'how gay culture continues to perform a sly and profound critique of what passes for normal'

Mourning Reingamphi Awungshi
Pratiksha Baxi - 'we must also continue to raise our voices against violence against women, especially sexual assault..'

Why? Why? Why?
Chingkheinganba Thangjam - 'So, I ask this: WHY? What's happening to people? What's so wrong with us?'

How to Be a North-Eastern ?
Natalidita Ningthoukhongjam ' The answer probably is to not be one.'

Citizenship questioned? A foreigner in one's own country
Roluahpuia- 'anyone from NE who has stepped out of the region for different reasons has had a taste of racial prejudices'

Brahmanism in Manipur : A Perspective on Social Stigma :: Part 2
Madhu Chandra - 2 part series on "Brahmanism in Manipur"

Brahmanism in Manipur : A Perspective on Social Stigma :: Part 1
Madhu Chandra - 2 part series on "Brahmanism in Manipur"

Demand for ST status for Meitei/Meetei Pangals of Manipur
Riyaz- 'Meetei Pangals are still the most backward community in Manipur'

Discrimination of Transgenders - Nupi Maanbi
Santa Khurai (AMANA)- 'main issues that affect mental wellbeing of Trans people are related to discrimination'

Case file in respect to Discrimination of Manipur Scientist at Delhi
Read the entire case file in PDF format :: Submitted by Dr. C.P. Singh

What Ails alienation In NE India
Ananya S Guha - 'there must be a conscious thinking in mainstream India that the people of NE are as good as anyone'

I Still Hope For The Best
Omila Thounaojam - 'because it won't make this country grow better in spite of all its effort'

Are we strangers in our country ?
Deepa Khomdram - 'should we make a self declaration that "We Are Strangers in Our Own Country"?'

Hate runs deep
Seram Rojesh - 'Why are people from the Northeast so crudely branded as Chinkys?'

Address Rohingya's Problems: Need Of The Hour
Ravi Nitesh - 'In spite of the militarized environment, we should believe that people's wish can take breath there'

Tackling Racism: Matter of resource allocation & communication
Ningthoujam Suraj - 'the answer is with whoever controls the resources....'

Doubt about MHA Direction
Margaret Gangte - 'MHA direction seemed to be only eyewash ...'

Strangers in their own land: NE people in Indian metropolis
Prof Lal Dena - 'Due to this unequal economic development, national consciousness also developed unevenly'

Thinking through a METROscope !
Simon - 'Is Bangalore still Second Home to Manipuris despite the suggested discrimination?'

Being a 'Chinky' in Delhi
Jenni - 'alarming increase in frequency, magnitude of unfortunate incidents everywhere in India is quite appalling!'

Is India Serious About the Northeast ?
Dr. Malem Ningthouja - 'genesis of institutionalised discrimination traced in policy framework of Indian leaders in 1940s'

Next Time Mind It Indians... This Is My Land Too
Zaanlailengnu - 'Our eyes may be small but we magnify our vision!!

That is the Indian holocaust worse than terrorism
Margaret Gangte on the victimization based on racial discrimination

Addendum to 'What Lies behind the Racial Discrimination in Mainland India'
Usham Tomba- 'we need to speak out loud while not neglecting on our efforts on improvement to build self respect'

What Lies Behind the Racial Discrimination in Mainland India
Usham Tomba- 'To the Mayangs' eyes, one becomes just another Chinky'

34 NE MPs need one voice to solve racial problems at Delhi
Oken Jeet Sandham - '34 MPs from the region still need to play an effective role in the capital'

Cultural and Linguistic rights of Khoibu and Shaibu tribes must be respected by Maring tribes
Bishwajit Okram - 'Khoibu and Shaibu tribes must present their case with supporting evidences and fight for their rights'

5,000,000 North East Indian Migrations Expected in Five Years
Madhu Chandra - 'The challenges of racial discrimination faced by North East communities in mega cities will increase.'

Distributive Injustice
Seram Neken - 'few select group of people among the tribal population have been reaping the fruits of reservations'

Muslim Minority in India
Md. Raees Ahamed - 'majority of institutes established in name of minorities are not serving the real interests of minorities'

The Grammar of Protests
Seram Neken - 'the national media have been disproportionately viewing the two protests'

Reservation: A Reflection on the Bollywood film "Aarakshan"
Madhu Chandra - 'Dalits have suspicions about anti reservation motive behind the film'

Indian Constitution Violates Itself
Specifically Article 341 Para 3 v/s Article 15 Para 1 and 2 - says Madhu Chandra

Peripheral India
Rajendra Kshetri questions - 'Is Manipur Valley not an integral and inalienable part of India?'

When You Are In Rome, Do As Romans Do!!!!!
Samar Kshetri - NE People have to dress sensibly in mainland India

Christmas Beyond the Manger
Madhu Chandra - 'India's hidden slavery of caste, apartheid and discrimination'

Racial Discrimination - a serious issue of North East people
Ramananda Nongmeikapam asks "Isn't it important for mainland why there are so much problems in NE"

North East Migration and Challenges in Mega Cities :: Part 2
Madhu Chandra on the factors behind North East people migration to big cities

North East Migration and Challenges in Mega Cities :: Part 1
Madhu Chandra on the factors behind North East people migration to big cities

What Went Wrong Motibagh Gang Rape
Madhu Chandra traces the targeting of North East girls for sexual abuse and racial discrimination

A Small Note
BoneyM Ngangom - 'It is high time people stop relating northeast with just sex, booze, drugs and guns'

Who Benefits SC/SC Status, Facilities on Whose Struggle?
Madhu Chandra's - 'Many young SC/ST generations do not realize how and whose struggles'

Do homosexuals belong to the race of humans?
Mutum Meeta details some of the discrimination of LGBTs' rights in India

Peripheral People?
Dr. John Dayal - 'calling Manipur/Kashmir people as Peripheral is a dangerous and feudal word'

Of those allegedly Discriminating and Of those felt Discriminated
Witoubou Newmai- 'Confirm cirscumstances whether crime is racial in nature or something else'

Social Profiling: Root Cause to Racial Discrimination
Madhu Chandra's paper at a seminar on "Sexual Abuse, Social Discrimination and Economic Exploitation"

Critically oppose plan to rename Tripura Airport after Tagore
Kuki Inpi - Rename Agartala Airport without communal bias

Seminar on Sexual Abuse, Social Discrimination & Economic Exploitation
Madhu Chandra(NE Support Centre & Helpline) is organising on July 24 2010 at New Delhi.

Save North East
Tigris Yumnam says the non-manipuris' population has today crossed the limit in Manipur

On the issue of Non-Manipuri - II :: An eye opener for all
Dad William comments further on the issue of Non-Manipuri

On the issue of Non-Manipuri
A Back-and-forth email exchange between Abo Mangang and Madhu Sahu

Moral Responsibility
Deke Tourangbam requests to do something on fast changing moral/social values among NE community

Alienation: A word for me!
Jayanta Oinam asks 'where did I have got myself alienated'

India must stop racism for unity's sake
Lester Rehoboam Makang says "Unity In Diversity" will always remain a far-fetched notion

"Unity In Diversity" - a bygone word
Laiphangbam Mercy Roy questions this concept when one cannot respect and start attacking others

North East Women in Delhi
Gamma Sharma looks at "Indian Mentality" discussing Ms. Hongray's murder

Its Touching :: Racial Discrimination
'irritatin' on a Mainlander's perspective to NE discrimination

Lets recriminate crime not human lives
James Bellcoffj reminds Delhi has good samaritans along with Frankensteins

An insane society
Leichombam Kullajit says half of women sexually harassed in Delhi are from NE

The Gay Debate
Romeo Naorem on landmark verdict of on 2nd July 2009

'Homos' in Manipur : A first hand account
Santa Khurai writes his life's discrimination on being gay in Manipur

Colour Obsession
Gayatri Rangpi on obsession for lighter skin in India

Dress Code and Modesty
Deke Tourangbam advises (girls) to dress modestly while in Delhi

Dignified Vs Undignified
Robert Lanky on rape - not women wardrobe but rapist's mental illness

Moron leaders ::Part 1 | Moron leaders :: Part 2
Loya Maisnam excoriates leaders failure on Monika's case.

Women's place in a society
Yumnam Lenin says is a measure to degree of development

Dare to think North-East girls as your easy prey
Angomcha Chingkhei on an incident at the city famous for crime against women

Misrepresented identity of NE women
P Rebecca Devi on indifference/insensitivity towards NE women

The Doping Saga: An Eye-opener
Chon Haokip on the term term 'discrimination,' and 'politicization'

Leave Manipur/India at the earliest
Gajendra Naorem's laundry list on leaving Manipur

Is the media giving what Monika deserves?
Thanreingam Muivah questions mainland India's fourth Estate

Alienated Girls In Their Own Country
Laitonjam Neelam on blatant discrimination towards NE girls in Delhi

Victim Of India's Sports Racism - Manipuri Monika Dumped
Prof. Naorem Sanajaoba on sports racism in IOA and IWF.

Urban Pind, A Dog And Urban Pinch
David Buhril on racial logic as deployed by a dominant national culture

Abusive article with hatred towards people from North East
Babul Gogoi reports on article by Ambika Shukla on Deccan Herald.

A Protest letter to Mr. Vikram Kumar of MailToday
Dr. Rajkumar Umesh writes a protest mail to Mail Today

Sex, Drugs & North-east Girls
Kima's reply to Kumar Vikram's article at MailToday

Northeast booklet: Putting the mirror to ourselves
Thangkhanlal Ngaihte encourages NE to be 'good people'.

Insecuring Cultures- II
David Buhril gathers thoughts from various NE folks in Delhi.

Ethnocide: The Great Hibu Fiasco
Kima read the booklet and blogs.

Delhi Police's Diktats and us
Bidyananda Hanjabam on Robin Hibu's "booklet"

Dressed to kill ?? | Read Comments by Readers
Jenni exposes the double standard of dress-sense in North India

Dress code of north-east girls for capital cops' failures
Oken Sandham on the issue of dress code of NE girls

A Foreigner In Own Country
Third Eye shed light on being a NE-ers in Delhi

A Manipuri in New Delhi
Alberto Mangsatabam on his life in the capital of India

Dress Code In Delhi University?
Hopson Sapam gives an impassioned commentary on the hypocrites in DU

On discrimination in Mainland India
Hahat Melchior on the discrimination in Mainland India

The Clogged Space :: Part I
David Buhril dissects multi-culturalism in the capital

The Clogged Space :: Part II
David Buhril dissects multi-culturalism in the capital

The Clogged Space :: Part III
David Buhril dissects multi-culturalism in the capital

The Chinky Syndrome
Courtesy : The Sangai Express Editorial

Insecuring Cultures
David Buhril says Culture or Identity is defined by smell, taste and colour

Developing The Right Attitude
Donald Tsang says we need to develop 'right attitudes'

Unwise Delhi Police divisive policy on NE people
R.B. Thohe Pou vent out at Delhi Police "security booklet"

Do's and Dont's for NE People at Delhi
Febroneous Sangma vent out at this "security booklet"