: Known for his "idealistic" trend in fiction, his stories often explore the moral and emotional dimensions of relationships. H. Guno Singh

: A tragic love story from Meitei folklore. Recently, , an advocate for peace, gave this age-old tale a creative twist in her Sahitya Akademi Award-winning poetry collection . Pioneering Modern Novels

Manipuri romantic fiction is an undiscovered country for many readers. It doesn’t rely on clichés or grand gestures. Instead, it relies on the pause before a Lai Haraoba dance, the glance across a paddy field, and the strength of a community bound by love and loss.

A novel exploring solitude, resilience, and unfulfilled desire .