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Recent ethnic violence in Manipur, a northeastern state in India, has claimed the lives of six people, including one civilian. The ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities intensified after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special privileges and job quotas to the Meiteis, privileges previously held by the tribal Kukis. Since the clashes erupted in May 2023, over 225 people have died, and around 60,000 have fled their homes. The latest violence on Saturday saw gunfire, resulting in the highest death toll in a single day. For the first time, militants reportedly used drones to drop explosives, increasing the severity of the conflict. However, Kuki groups denied any involvement in using drones. In Jiribam district, armed groups from both sides ...

"extraordinarily exuberant and incredibly playful book" A remark by one of the jury members. Geetanjali Shree won the international booker prize in 2022. She along with the translator Daisy Rockwell will share the prize money. Indian or South Asian literature is rich and full of emotions. Writers put their hearts into their books that connect with the reader instantly. For this reason this year Geetanjali Shree the Indian writer won the prestigious International Booker Prize. Her book "tomb of sands" was originally in the Hindi language. In Hindi, the book's name is " Ret Samadhi". It was translated by another amazing writer Daisy Rockwell. It was the first book that was translated and published in the UK. The 739 pages book is a story of 80 years old woman. After the death of her...

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Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates

Geetanjali Shree won International Booker Prize 2022