Manipur Comments

Amal Sanasam
Amal Sanasam is working as a research associate in Centre For Manipur Studies, Manipur University. Also a freelance photojournalist and an enthusiastic traveler. When there is nothing else to do he acts as the Editor of ManipurComments.com.

Aheibam Koireng Singh
Aheibam Koireng Singh is a Lecturer in Centre for Manipur Studies (CMS), Manipur University. He is a trained social scientist. His recent authored and co-edited works, Ethnicity and Inter Community Conflicts : A Case of Kuki-Naga in Manipur, 2008; and Problems of Ethnicity and Identity in Contemporary Manipur and Other Essays,2008 has been well received for its rich material source and analytical insights. His area of interest is Ethnicity, Conflict, Governance And Security Related issues, etc.

Asem Puinabati Devi
Asem Puinabati Devi is a Research Scholar in Dept. of political science, Manipur University. She is working on conflict study in the Northeast India especially Manipur. She is also engaging as a research associate in rural development project titled ‘Evaluation Studies on Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojna(SGRY): A case Study in Imphal East and Imphal West District.’

Basanta Rajkumar
Basanta Rajkumar is an IFS officer presently serving in Punjab. Although specializing in Climate Change and Wetland Management, he has varied interests which can be gauged from the fact that he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, a Masters degree in Biochemistry, a Masters degree in Forestry, a PGDCA, and an LLB. He has a rich experience developed from his intensive tours to the interiors of Manipur, to every nook and corner of India and to countries abroad.

Bedavati Laishram
Bedavati Laishram is a research scholar and recently awarded doctor of philosophy in history in Manipur University, Imphal. She has specialise in Art History of Medieval India. Her academic parameter also covers Gender and Development studies of the Northeast India especially Manipur. The artistic skill of Manipuri women and their contribution to development is her major thrust area. Besides she also took keen interest in script writing.

W. Jibanlata Devi
W. Jibanlata Devi is a lecturer in history department of Maharaj Bodhachandra(MB) College, Imphal, Manipur.

Dr.L. Kunjeshori Devi
Dr.L.Kunjeshori Devi is a Reader teaching Archaeology in Deptt. of History, Manipur University. She also takes special interest in Gender studies and contribute articles on gender issues of the Northeast.

D.Letkhojam Haokip
The author is a social worker and research scholar (PhD student) in the Department of History, Manipur University.

Dr. S. Sanatomba
Dr. S. Sanatomba is Selection Grade lecturer in Manipur College of Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur. He completed his Ph.D in political history of Manipur and has deep insight into the changing trends of ideas in Manipuri society.

Angelee Wolleng
Angelee Wolleng is a research scholar in Department of History Manipur University.

Dr. Kh. Samungou
Dr. Kh. Samungou is a retired Principal of DM College Imphal. At present he is the President of BEE NET(Biodiversity, Ecology and Einvironment Network)of Manipur University Imphal.

Dr. Aheibam Rishikesh Singh
Dr. Aheibam Rishikesh Singh is an exponent of Manipuri martial Arts (Thang Ta) and a scholar in Manipuri literature. He is also an active member of All Manipur Ethnic and Sociocultural Organisation.

Dr. Priyadarshni Gangte
Dr. Priyadarshni Gangte is a Lecturer in History, Damdei Christian College, Sadar Hills, Manipur. She has contributed a number of research papers at the international, national, state level seminars on ethnicity and historical, legal and other topics of national importance. Some of the important published works to her credit are Untold History of Manipur (2005), Why must we be Mizo (2006), Anglo-Kuki War 1917 1919 (2006), Customary Laws of Meitei and Mizo Societies (2008), and Confidential Documents of Anglo-Kuki War, 1917-1919, is also one of her forthcoming works.