Amid the Kuki-Meitei conflict in Manipur, sections from both the warring sides have gone out of their way to keep a few of the inter-community couples safe. TNM met such inter-community couples at different places in Manipur.
From treating rifle bullet injuries to navigating the cracks between warring communities, Manipur's doctors share their experiences of the unrest in the state.
Like the Meira Paibis, the women's wing of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) has also taken up the role of vigilantes in territories where the Kukis are dominant.
One name inseparably linked with Manipuri cinema is that of Aribam Syam Sharma. For as long as Manipuri cinema (or Northeast Indian cinema for that matter)
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY SPECIAL
In conversation with Sharmila Banerjee and Sudeshna Swayamprabha
Sudeshna Swamprabha (L) and Sharmila Banerjee on stage at Chhayanaut. This photo was taken before the pandemic hit. Photo: Sheikh Mehedi Morshed
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Each year, 29th April is celebrated as International Dance Day across the globe. International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated International Dance Day in 1982. This year, the theme for the day is, Purpose of dance . In a candid chat with
The Daily Star, eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee and her daughter Sudeshna Swayamprabha share their perspectives on dance, the pandemic, and the spirit of International Dance Day.