Imphal, MANIPUR:

Changing  Status of The Muslim Women in Manipur, a book wriiten by Dr Haobam Bidyarani and published by Sunmarg Publishers & Distributors New Delhi was released today at Manipur University.

The author is an Assistant Professor at the Department of History, Kumbi College.

Speaking as the chief of the ceremony, MU Vice Chancellor Professor Naorem Lokendra lauded Dr H Bidyarani for highlighting the social issues of the muslim women in Manipur through her book.

Saying that the author took suggestions from different sources, carried out intensive field work to complete the book, Prof Lokendra maintained that the book focused on  the social norms, dress code and other features of the Meitei pangal.

Meitei pangal are a socially and culturally hardworking community, he said and added that the book would be helpful to future scholars and draw the attention of many.

The book was reviewed by Former HoD of Department of History, MU Salam Irene.

Kumbi College Principal Kumam Jugeshor; Manipur University School of Social Science Dean Professor Senjam Mangi and College Development Council (CDC)  Director Professor Soibam Jibonkumar also attended the programme.

source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com / The Sangai Express / by Staff Reporter / November 11th, 2021