Bharat 2027 Series

Manipur's Wild West Scenario Is Destroying Social Security By Salam Rajesh Women of Manipur demand peace, but not at the cost of their survival. Photo: Facebook/Public Manipur today is living under a dark cloud. No one can say clearly who is protecting the people, and where social security has gone, especially for the most vulnerable people living where the valley meets the hills.The violence unleashed by suspected Kuki armed groups is tearing apart the social fabric of different communities in the State. It looks pre-planned and calculated, to divide people and to push a certain political objective. Many fingers are pointing towards the demand for autonomy.Whatever the objective of the militants may be, one question remains troubling. Where do the elected representatives of the Kuki community stand? They are part of a governance system bound by the Constitution of India. In particular, people are asking about the position of the Deputy Chief Minister who represents the Kangpokpi A...

Divine Manipuri Raas Leela Art by Jimmy Thiyam After my last blog on Ema Keithel, I am proud to present another young artist from young artist Jimmy Thiyam (BFA 7th Semester, Imphal Art College). This painting captures the soul of Manipur - The Maha Raas Leela.What you see in the painting: The Raas dancers in their iconic blue Potloi and golden border, heads covered with white transparent Samkok, dancing in devotion. In the background, you can see the twin golden domes of Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, Imphal — fading in blue mist, giving a dream-like spiritual effect. Jimmy used pointillism (thousands of small dots) technique which makes the costumes shine like stars.This dance was created by Maharaja Bhagyachandra (Karta) in 1779 after he had a divine vision of Lord Krishna. It is one of the Classical Dances of India and UNESCO recognized intangible heritage.Art Details: Artist: Jimmy Thiyam Theme: Manipuri Maha Raas Leela Technique: Acrylic on Canvas with Pointillism dots Size: (Ask...