Among Manipur's tribals, there is a fear that the tenuous unity achieved after years of inter and intra-tribal rivalry and bloodshed could be undone by sub-categorisation in reservation
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A brief history of Kukis in Manipur and why some people want to change it
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The worst affected by the violent clashes in Manipur are women, elderly and children who now face an uncertain future
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After 20 years, the alleged rape-murder of Thangjam Manorama in Manipur by armed forces remains unsolved while multiple cases of sexual violence that took place amid ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo communities since last year are pending investigation.
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The tribal Kuki-Zo communities recently held rallies to reiterate their demand for a separate administration and have called for investigations into CM Biren Singh's role in the violence following the release of controversial audio recordings implicating him.
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After the initial uproar over the many rapes during the violence between Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, investigations now seem to have hit the snooze button.
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Until recently, Nari Adalats across rural belts in Uttar Pradesh offered women suffering from domestic abuse a support system. Then the government folded up the programme.
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At least 150 million Indians are estimated to have mental health issues, yet 83% lack the necessary care
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Beyond the outrage, data on gender-based violence reflects the need to tackle the pervasive nature of sexual violence that “India’s daughters” face everywhere, every day
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Over 600 languages are on the verge of extinction. Among them is Raji, spoken by a tribe of erstwhile ‘Kings of the Forest’ who today live on the margins
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