About Mapao

Discover the story behind our bi-annual magazine

Our Story

Fiction & Poetry Club, Manipur is a literary organization based in Imphal, Manipur. The club was established on 16 May 2004 under the presidentship of Naoroibam Dinamani Singh (then Regional Head of PIB, Manipur). It is registered under the Societies Registration Act with Registration No. 657/M/SR/2014.

At present, the president of the club is Dr. Hesnam Budhichandra Singh, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Thambal Marik College, Oinam (a government college), and a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning fiction writer.

Since 2012, the club has published MAPAO, a bi-annual literary journal with ISSN 2347-9140. It is regarded as one of the leading literary journals of Manipuri literature.

What started as a small team of passionate individuals has grown into a vibrant community of writers, artists, photographers, and readers who share our vision of celebrating diverse voices and perspectives.

Our Journey

Our Mission & Values

Creative Excellence

We believe in the power of exceptional storytelling and visual artistry to inspire and provoke thought.

Cultural Diversity

We celebrate and amplify voices from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Community

We foster connections between creators and readers, building a supportive creative ecosystem.

Research Wing Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Chirom Rajketan

Dr. Chirom Rajketan

Department of Manipuri
Manipur University

Editor

Ningombam Nando Singh

Ningombam Nando Singh

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Tensubam Kunjeshore Singh

Dr. Heisnam Budhichandra Singh

Dr. Heisnam Budhichandra Singh

Devdas Mairembam

Devdas Mairembam

Dr. Laishram Lenin Singh

Dr. Laishram Lenin Singh

Review Committee Member

Prof. Waribam Raghumaani Singh

Manipuri Department
Assam University (Retd.)

Dr. H. Rajmani Singh

Manipuri Department
Assam University

Dr. Thongam Dhanajit Singh

Department of English and Cultural Studies
Mizoram University

Dr Gurumayum Bijoykumar Sharma

Department of Modern Indian Languages
Delhi University

Dr Kangabam Gunarani Devi

Manipuri Department
GP Womens' College, Imphal

Dr Thokchom Sunanda Devi

English Department
St. Joseph University, Dimapur, Nagaland

Literary Wing Editorial Team

Editor

Ningombam Imojeet

Ningombam Imojeet

Assistant Editor

Parshuram Thingnam

Parshuram Thingnam

Member

Randhir Kumar Yendrembam

Randhir Kumar Yendrembam

Okendro Khungdongbam

Dr. Thongam Dhanajit Singh

Akendra Tensuba

OC Meira

OC Meira

Our Publication Process

1

Theme Selection

Each issue begins with careful consideration of themes that reflect current cultural conversations and timeless human experiences.

2

Content Curation

We collaborate with writers, artists, and photographers to create compelling content that brings our themes to life.

3

Design & Layout

Our design team works meticulously to create layouts that enhance the reading experience and showcase content beautifully.

4

Publication

After months of preparation, we release each issue to our community, ready to inspire and engage readers worldwide.

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