Category Archives: Features

Iwui Story: My Father, Music and Me

Posted on November 8, 2020 - 11:03am by UT Desk
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I grew up with music having a father who was very enthusiastic about music and my uncles who were all rockstars back in their time. It all started with the catchy “Stayin’ Alive” by the BeeGees, but it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

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In the Shadows of Naga Insurgency; Money, Votes & the Insurgency Complex with Jelle JP Wouters (Podcast)

Posted on November 6, 2020 - 1:11pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul Times this November introduce to our valued readers an exciting addition to our News portal, The Contemplative Tribal Podcast. The Contemplative Tribal Podcast (CTP) explores and reflects on issues, events, ideas, creative works and practices from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Pāngsin, the Ukhrul-Korean Kimchi medley Interview

Posted on November 2, 2020 - 11:11am by UT Desk
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Interview with Awungpanla Ringyui Raman, founder and proprietor of Pāngsin. Awungpanla have spent most of her career in hospitality. Currently working with Qatar Airways for the past 4 years and the last 3 and half years with Indian Hotels company … Continue reading →

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LitWeekend

Posted on November 1, 2020 - 1:02pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul Times is excited to herald the launch of LitWeekend (portmanteau of ‘literature+weekend’) from November 2020 onward. LitWeekend invites short stories, folklores, poems and anecdotes with objectives of instilling reading culture, promoting literary and aesthetic creativity, besides honing aspiring writers … Continue reading →

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Meisum Exclusive: In conversation with Yungyung Khamrang

Posted on October 30, 2020 - 6:37pm by UT Desk
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Watch Yungyung Khamrang, the most popular Tangkhul Naga singer, songwriter, and composer, discuss his musical journey in 2020 including his 3 featured songs- Drama Queen, Ningwui Charfa & Phakhamei, exclusively on Meisum. He also shared his experiences and about the … Continue reading →

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The origin of Tiger, Spirit and Humankind: A Mao Naga myth

Posted on October 24, 2020 - 12:26pm by UT Desk
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According to this Mao-Naga myth, Tiger, Spirit and Humankind (man) were three brothers who came into  existence through the miraculous union between the already existing first woman and the clouds of the sky. How the first human being, that is, … Continue reading →

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The Girl who walks 8.2 kilometers to go to School

Posted on October 20, 2020 - 10:54am by UT Desk
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Singsing like any other 15-year-old girl loves going to school. She is the second youngest daughter of the four girl child of their family. She is an average student and wanted to continue her studies in spite of her family’s … Continue reading →

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Watch: Vlog of Naga YouTuber catching and cooking snail gets more than 2.3 Million views

Posted on October 18, 2020 - 1:28pm by UT Desk
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What may be just another ordinary day in the paddy field for many of the Nagas and other hill tribes in Northeast India, who live in small hilltop villages, this vlogger has turned village lifestyle, a content that would come … Continue reading →

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Feast of Merit at Ungma (Ao Naga village) 1947

Posted on October 18, 2020 - 11:52am by UT Desk
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This account of Feast of Merit at Ungma 1947 is extracted from Mildred Archer’s Diary dated 9th October 1947. Yesterday we went to a Feast of Merit in Ungma village. It was the third day, the climax of the celebrations, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 15, 2020 - 12:42pm by Themreichon Leisan
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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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