Massacres Perpetrated By the Kukis During the British Rule in India (P-II)
THE RAIDS carried out by the Kukis during the British rule in India were driven by multiple reasons which includes inter-alia, expansion of territories by...
Massacres Perpetrated By the Kukis During the British Rule in India (P-I)
PRIOR TO 1889, the interior of the tract of the country known as the Chin-Lushai Hills, was a terra incognita i.e., an unexplored land...
The Lament of a Silent Tree
THE STORY is derived from Hijan Hirao, a sacred song sung at the end of Lai Haraoba. It is the lament of the tree...
UBCC Manipur: ‘Let us not become weary in doing good’
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)May 3, 2023, remains one of the saddest and darkest days in...
Why Save the Bats?
International Bat Appreciation Day is observed on April 17 to appreciate the wonderful flying mammals which we often ignore and to recognise the important role they play in our environment. Bats are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. However, today, bats worldwide face numerous threats and the destruction of their natural habitats, including caves and old trees. These ignored keystone species are facing a multitude of threats, including pesticide use, destruction of roost sites, over-harvesting for bush meat, climate change, and much more, putting them on the brink of extinction. Mining and irresponsible tourism have also caused a substantial decrease in their population, contributing to the overall decline of bat species and disrupting their ecological roles in various ecosystems.
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