From the members
Writing on the archive
Essays, lexicons and notes contributed by members. 17 published so far.
Exploring the Mountains and River Basins of the Paite Homeland
From the sacred peaks of Kaihlam Tang to the ridge settlements of Mualnuam, explore the geography of the Paite region.
Health Systems Strengthening for Manipur: A Case Study of Churachandpur District
Veda Yumnam's empirical health policy research study examining health infrastructure, out-of-pocket medical expenditure, and healthcare delivery in Churachandpur district.
Psychiatric Disorders and Folk Theories Among Tribal Communities in Northeast India
Dr. Gracy B.K.'s qualitative research study exploring lay folk beliefs, traditional health-seeking behaviors, and causal attributions regarding mental health among tribal communities including the Paite in Manipur.
The Unfolding Kuki-Meitei Conflict in Manipur — Policy Issue Brief
A policy analysis issue brief by Dr. Pushpita Das published by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) analyzing ethnic dynamics, land laws, and hill-valley relations in Manipur.
The Role of Humour in Cultural Narratives: A Case Study of the Paite Comic Zokhankhual
An academic study by Eddie Hnunrousiam Valte (Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong) analyzing humor, conversational Paite language, satire, and cultural expression in the long-running comic series Zokhankhual.
A Preliminary Exploration of Tones in Paite — Acoustic Phonetics Study
An acoustic phonetics research paper by Rosie Nempalching Hangshing and Shakuntala Mahanta (IIT Guwahati) confirming three contrastive tones (rising, level, falling) and a fourth low-checked tone in the Paite language.
Book Review: Role of Paite Elites in the Construction of Paite and Zomi Identities
Prof. Jyotirmoy Prodhani's scholarly review in The NEHU Journal analyzing S. Thangboi Ngaihte's monograph on Paite elites, material culture, language development, and identity construction post-1910 in Manipur.
Income Generating Factors of Scheduled Tribes in Churachandpur District
A quantitative economic survey by Dr. N. Sharat Singh and Ph. Ngamkhokhai Mate analyzing income determinants, road connectivity, educational status, and family size among tribal households in Churachandpur.
Political Participation Awareness Among Neo-Literate Tribal Women in Churachandpur
A research investigation by Mangkholal Haokip and Dr. Lamalu Thaimei evaluating political awareness, literacy campaign impacts, and civic participation issues among 610 neo-literate tribal women in Churachandpur, Manipur.
Ethnomedicinal Plants Used for Dermatological Healthcare by the Paite Tribe
An ethnobotanical research study by Leishangthem Ranibala Devi and Ajit Kumar Das (Assam University) documenting 32 medicinal plant species used in traditional dermatological healthcare among the Paite community in Manipur.
Cultural Significance of Chin-Kuki-Mizo Dresses in Manipur — Academic Study
An academic analysis by Carolyn Niengneihmoi (Manipur University) on the material culture, traditional handloom practices, and social symbolism of traditional attire (including Thangou puon, Jawlpuon, and Puandum) among the Paite and related tribes.
Paite Oral Literature — Folktales, Proverbs and Song
The Paite oral tradition — thuhna (folktales), thugur (proverbs), zawl hla (love songs), and ceremonial music — is a living archive of cultural memory more ancient than any written record. This article surveys the major forms and the ongoing effort to preserve them.