Category Archives: Features

Charaideo Moidams: An embodiment of Tai Ahom civilisation

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Guwahati: Nestled in the majestic foothills of the Patkai hill range of Charaideo, the Moidams, the earthen mound-burial of the Ahom kingdom shines as a testimony to its past glory and culture.  Charaideo, a Tai Ahom word meaning “a prominent … Continue reading →

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Notfunny Band Returns: Exclusive Interview Hints at Upcoming EP After ‘Long Days’ Release

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Ukhrul: Notfunny Band makes a big splash as they return to the music scene after a two-year hiatus with their latest single, Long Days, crafted from the comfort of their rented basement apartment. Lead vocalist Wungramthing Shimray, along with bassist … Continue reading →

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Restless Oceans to be launched at the World Book Fair, Delhi on Feb 11, 2024

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Book description  (From the back cover of the book) A powerful collection of poems that shed light on the overlooked and marginalized members of society, from street dwellers to working-class individuals and shines a spotlight on their collective struggles. The … Continue reading →

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Meet Lady Master Chef Jajo of Ukhrul

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Please meet Thotchuiwon Jajo, the lady Master Chef from Manipur’s Ukhrul District, Shingkap Village and the proprietor of Asian Flavours, one of the most reputed food catering services in national capital. Chef Jajo has three national awards under her belt:1) … Continue reading →

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Book Review on “Shooting the Sun Why Manipur was engulfed by Violence and the Government Remained Silent” by Nandita Haksar

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About the author:Nandita Haksar is a human rights lawyer and campaigner and authors of over a dozen celebrated books including, The Judgement that Never Came: Army Rule in North East India (co-authored with Sebastian Hongray, 2011), ABC of Naga Culture … Continue reading →

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Easternlight Zimik To Showcase His Creation at North East Festival

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Ukhrul: Tangkhul Fashion designer, Easternlight Zimik is all set to showcase his creation at the upcoming North East Festival 2023 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, Gate number 14 on December 23, 2023 at 5:30pm. The 11th edition of North … Continue reading →

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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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NEFY (North East For You) – A brand that is taking over the region

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With the intention of promoting North East region, culture and people, NEFY (North East For You) is creating a trend of cross-culture learning via their various study tours and recreational tour packages from, in and around the North East and … Continue reading →

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Thailand tree-bean variety (Yongchak) thriving in Manipur

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Manipur: The Parkia Speciosa tree-bean variety, originally found in Thailand, is thriving in Manipur. Dr Kishore, the Managing Director of Kwaklei Khongummelei Orchids Private Limited, expressed hope that this variety, known for its flowering from April and yielding mature tree beans by … Continue reading →

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Manipur: Embarking on a Journey of Brotherhood, riders from Ukhrul ‘Ride for Common Hope’

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Ukhrul: A team consisting of five avid riders from the Ukhrul district in Manipur has recently concluded its thrilling and purposeful motorcycle tour on the theme ‘Ride for Common Hope’. The tour, which began simultaneously from the Ukhrul district in … Continue reading →

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