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Vale of Tears - untold stories of violence in Manipur
This book tells stories of some very chilling violent incidents that took place in insurgency torn state of Manipur during the 1990s, described as seen on the ground by the Author. Stories of innocent public suffering as victims of security force excesses, and inhuman tactics used during communal and ethnic clashes, which conveys how the common men got trapped in conflict situations, unable to predict what awaits them, when, where and how. The book also points out shortcomings in the system, both at institutional and ground level, and force incompetency in tackling insurgency and guerilla tactics especially in crowded urban settings.
From Heemal to Hilton: The Kashmir Story
The book is a memoir of an officer who once headed the Regional Passport office in Srinagar. It is a fascinating account of experiences; with stories that subtly throws light on how militancy impacted differently on different people. Amongst the stories is author's poignant recounting on how painstakingly-built Government of India office was reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes in a militant-related incident. The book also inspires readers with tales of triumph of the human spirit - when two hostile neighbours grabbed an opportunity to give peace a chance through the start of passenger bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad. Chronicled in firsthand account, the book is peppered with personal trials and heartwarming anecdotes, presenting rare insight about people in different walks of life in the Kashmir valley. It is a useful supplement to understanding the valley and its people a little deeper.
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The Incredible Journey
'The Incredible Journey' tell us the story of a boy from rural Manipur who became the first diocesan priest and bishop of the state. Born in a nondescript remote village, Dominic Lumon grew up in a cultural milieu that encouraged traditional values, as formal education was not possible in the absence of a school. In the latter part of his childhood, however, destiny steered Dominic to missionary schools, then to seminaries, from where he found the path to priesthood. In this book, the author revisits the journey of hardship and struggle that his subject traversed from childhood and also takes readers through the stories of how he climbed the hierarchical position. The succinct description of the cultural backdrop in which Dominic grew up and the compassionate and fatherly manner with which he led the faithful from different cultural backgrounds form an interesting and enlightening account. This is a story that uplifts and motivates.
URBAN POVERTY AND LIVELIHOODS
The urban below poverty line (BPL) families residing in certain pockets of the city of Imphal are particularly vulnerable and struggle to gain access to services and opportunities to improve their livelihoods. They generally possess low skills and lack the level of education required for the better paid jobs in the formal sector. Working in the informal sector are the only means for their survival. This has led to a rapid growth of the informal sector in the Imphal city.
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Legendary hunters
Legendary Hunters features twenty-eight accounts of traditional hunting life among the Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) peoples of Canada’s West Coast. Drawn from a collection of oral history gathered between 1910 and 1923, these narratives present a vivid portrait of whaling from a First Nations perspective. These accounts outline methods of hunting Humpback and Gray Whales, while also detailing the long preparatory rituals that helped guarantee success.
The Tibetan Diaspora
The book is an anthology of hand-picked articles written on Tibetan refugees' livelihood in exile. Each writer did a thorough research and their work clearly reflects their hardwork, unique in its own way. Backed by their study, some shared their opinion and some synthesized different views and studies. Without limiting to the socio-political condition of Tibetan refugees, the book touches large array of subjects; the tradition, culture, most importantly their dedication. The book will help you understand the struggle of Tibetan refugee from early stages to have become self-reliant.
