Author Archives: Themreichon Leisan

With ‘Cradling Memories of my Land’, storyteller Jim Wungramyao Kasom returns as a poet

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JIM WUNGRAMYAO KASOM‘S second work ‘Cradling Memories of My Land’ comes in the form of poetry after his work ‘Homecoming and Other Stories’. Kasom renders the essence of the written art through poems and anecdotes in ‘Cradling Memories of my … Continue reading →

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Stories of the past: Recalling our ancestors in Chansa Makan’s Living Ghosts and Other Uncanny Stories

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It is just recently that the written literature came into existence in the Tangkhul Naga community. Before the onset of the written literature, the Tangkhul Naga community thrived on the art of oral storytelling. Oral tradition, since time immemorial, has … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Light of Glory Days by Avinuo Kire

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The storehouse of storytelling resources lies in the past. The cultures and the traditions that the forefathers hold dear somehow find their way back into the lives of their progeny. Avinuo Kire’s third book, The Last Light of Glory Days … Continue reading →

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Raw – perfectly flawed by Chirmi Shimray

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“She will love herself, Like no man ever did”, writes Chirmi Shimray in her new poetry book, Raw. Women, since time immemorial have been the subject of a lesser sex. Shimray’s poetry book defies this subjugation and rises like the … Continue reading →

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HokSa: It’s ‘Pork O’clock’

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In the main lane of Nagaram Block A, a picturesque shop that reads “HokSa” stands eminent, making every pork lover peep into the shop like a natural reflex. HokSa’s signature Tāngkhul pork is succulent that radiates just the right amount of … Continue reading →

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Nine Tangkhul Naga Authors You Need to Know

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The Tangkhul literature scene has shifted in the modern day, although not at a great scale but at moderate and growing scale. Local authors are making gradual progress in elevating the Tangkhul literature to the outside communities. Here are nine … Continue reading →

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How a nonprofit in Ukhrul is advocating environment-friendly Christmas tree this holiday

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Concerns about the environment are growing around the world as governments, scientists, and activists are witnessing hands-on devastating effects of climate change. Many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are taking proactive steps to help protect and heal natural areas. Environmental Force at … Continue reading →

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Independent Bookstores and why it is important to shop from them

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We have online retail giants like Amazon and Flipkart that sells products on a large scale, books being one of them. These giants sell books for business. But have you shopped books from your local independent bookstores yet? Local independent … Continue reading →

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Why Knam’s Pork Sausage of Ukhrul is a must try

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The history of sausages has come a long way. Be it European Chorizo or Portuguese Linguiça, regional to Europe which is now consumed worldwide. Sausages have found a niche in world’s diet and its manufacturing process has become profoundly regional. … Continue reading →

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The Number You’re Calling is not Reachable: Shanatombi while calling her husband from Ukhrul

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“The number you’re calling is not reachable” says an automated voice as Shanatombi called up her husband who had gone to Ukhrul from Imphal for work. It automatically occurred to her that it must be network error (for who hasn’t … Continue reading →

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