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Dams & Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Manipur by Jiten Yumnam draws on three decades of activism, field research, and doc...
04/06/2026

Dams & Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Manipur by Jiten Yumnam draws on three decades of activism, field research, and documentation to examine the impacts of mega dam projects in Manipur. The book highlights the contradiction between the poor performance of existing dams and the continued push for new projects under the Manipur Hydroelectric Power Policy, 2012. It raises critical questions about who truly benefits from these projects and why indigenous communities are expected to sacrifice their land, livelihoods, and ecological resources for developments that have often failed to meet their stated objectives.

In his foreword, Laifungbam Debabrata Roy argues that the struggle over rivers is fundamentally an ethical and political question. He reflects on the relationship between the state and indigenous peoples, questioning the legitimacy of a state that neglects the rights, welfare, and aspirations of the communities most affected by large-scale development projects.

Available at our bookstore located at Canchipur, near the Manipur University Main Gate, along the Indo-Burma Road.

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Manipur: Natural Heritage, co-authored by Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and Ch. Debala Devi, offers a fascinating overview o...
01/06/2026

Manipur: Natural Heritage, co-authored by Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and Ch. Debala Devi, offers a fascinating overview of Manipur’s rich ecological diversity and natural wealth. The book explores the state’s varied landscapes, forests, wetlands, rivers, and the iconic Loktak Lake, while highlighting its unique flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species such as the Sangai deer.

Combining scientific insight with environmental awareness, the authors examine the relationship between nature and society in Manipur and emphasize the importance of conservation and sustainable resource management. The book serves as a valuable introduction to the state’s remarkable natural heritage and the challenges involved in preserving it for future generations.

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The rise of the extractive economy in Northeast India transformed the region in far-reaching ways. The expansion of oil ...
30/05/2026

The rise of the extractive economy in Northeast India transformed the region in far-reaching ways. The expansion of oil drilling, tea estates, and mining operations reshaped landscapes, altered local economies, and redefined social and political life. Across Assam and Nagaland, communities continue to live with the consequences of these developments, confronting militarization, displacement, ecological change, and persistent struggles over land and resources.

Drawing on rich ethnographic research, anthropologist Dolly Kikon explores the complexities of Northeast India—a region situated between Southeast Asia and China, where borders are constantly created, contested, and maintained. Through the lens of oil and coal extraction, she examines the social relationships, aspirations, and tensions that emerge around land, resources, and belonging. Living with Oil and Coal offers a powerful reflection on citizenship, social justice, and environmental politics, highlighting issues that resonate far beyond Northeast India.

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Account of the Valley of Munnipore and of the Hill Tribes: With a Comparative Vocabulary of the Munnipore and Other Lang...
29/05/2026

Account of the Valley of Munnipore and of the Hill Tribes: With a Comparative Vocabulary of the Munnipore and Other Languages is a significant 1859 ethnographic work by W. McCulloch, detailing the culture, society, and languages of the Manipur valley and its surrounding hill tribes, including a valuable comparative vocabulary. The book, originally published in Calcutta, provides firsthand accounts of the region's people, customs, and linguistic diversity, making it a key resource for academics studying the ethnology and languages of Northeast India. 

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The Scribe and the Seeker by Naorem Joykumar Singh is an engaging exploration of the civilizational journey, history, an...
28/05/2026

The Scribe and the Seeker by Naorem Joykumar Singh is an engaging exploration of the civilizational journey, history, and cultural evolution of Manipur. Written in a unique dialogue format between a “scribe” and a “seeker,” the book presents historical debates, indigenous traditions, and political developments in an accessible and thought-provoking style. Drawing from ancient Meetei texts, oral traditions, and historical records, the author reflects on the origins of Manipuri society, the formation of social and political institutions, and the enduring identity of the people of Manipur. The work stands out for blending scholarly insight with storytelling, making it valuable for readers interested in the history, culture, and intellectual traditions of Northeast India.

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Verrier Elwin’s Nagaland (1961) is regarded as one of the foundational ethnographic and historical studies on the Naga p...
28/05/2026

Verrier Elwin’s Nagaland (1961) is regarded as one of the foundational ethnographic and historical studies on the Naga peoples of Northeast India. Published from Shillong during the early postcolonial period, the book provides a detailed account of the social life, customs, village institutions, political traditions, festivals, material culture, and changing identity of different Naga tribes.

Elwin approached the Nagas not merely as “tribal subjects” but as communities possessing rich cultural systems and distinct worldviews. The work discusses important aspects such as morungs, feasts of merit, kinship, customary law, oral traditions, warrior culture, and the transformations brought by colonial administration, Christianity, and modern state formation.

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The Lai Haraoba festival serves as a vital key to understanding the religion, culture, and oral history of the Meitei pe...
27/05/2026

The Lai Haraoba festival serves as a vital key to understanding the religion, culture, and oral history of the Meitei people of Manipur. Rich and complex in nature, it embraces oral literature, music, dance, rituals, and ceremonial practices that embody a distinctive pre-Hindu worldview preserved for centuries. Through its artistic and spiritual depth, Lai Haraoba reflects the essence of Meitei cultural identity.

First published in 1997, this book was the first comprehensive English study on Lai Haraoba. It explores the festival within the wider framework of Meitei culture and traditions. The opening section examines the Meitei religious worldview alongside detailed studies of oral literature, music, and dance. The central section presents translations of oral texts with explanatory notes and descriptions of the rituals, while the final section offers interpretations of the festival’s deeper meanings.

Using a poly-methodological approach, the authors provide a valuable work not only for students of religion and social anthropology but also for scholars of oral literature, dance, and ethnomusicology.

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Manipuri (Metei Kathe) Settlements in Myanmar is a valuable work that documents the history, migration, and present cond...
23/05/2026

Manipuri (Metei Kathe) Settlements in Myanmar is a valuable work that documents the history, migration, and present condition of Manipuri (Meitei/Kathe) communities living across Myanmar. The book explores how Meitei settlements emerged through historical interactions, including wars, migration, royal service, and social ties between Manipur and Myanmar. It traces scattered settlements in regions such as Kachin, Shan, Sagaing, Yangon and other parts of Myanmar, while also highlighting the gradual assimilation and changing identity of many communities. The book serves as an important contribution to understanding the historical and cultural links between Manipur and Myanmar and preserving the history of the Meitei diaspora.

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The Untold Story of the Battle of Imphal by Salam Irene offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events...
21/05/2026

The Untold Story of the Battle of Imphal by Salam Irene offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events of the Second World War in Northeast India. The book explores lesser-known narratives surrounding the Battle of Imphal, highlighting local experiences, memories, and the role of Manipur and its people beyond conventional military accounts. It brings attention to overlooked voices and adds a regional dimension to understanding this historic conflict.

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N. Birachandra Singh’s The Meitei Society: A Study on Traditional Life Circle Ceremonies is an important work on the soc...
20/05/2026

N. Birachandra Singh’s The Meitei Society: A Study on Traditional Life Circle Ceremonies is an important work on the social and cultural traditions of the Meitei community of Manipur. The book examines traditional life-cycle ceremonies that shape Meitei society, focusing on rituals connected with birth, marriage, betrothal, and death. It studies how these ceremonies function not only as religious practices but also as institutions that preserve social values, kinship relations, and community identity.
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