Category Archives: Features

Every canvas is a journey all its own

Posted on May 9, 2022 - 5:57pm by Soror Shaiza
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A melancholic canvas to begin with in the first place, Justin’s story is filled with inspiring, miraculous turns of events. From growing up as an orphan under heartbreaking circumstances and poverty to becoming a star seller artist in the USA, … Continue reading →

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Drum rolls, please!

Posted on April 5, 2022 - 4:30pm by Soror Shaiza
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For Ringphaso Vashum for attaining the High Achiever’s Category in Drums Grade 8, East India Rockschool Exams 2021B. Ringphaso vashum hails from Paorei village. Born into a humble family of five siblings, his father Mawonshang Vashum and his mother Mercy … Continue reading →

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Hannah Lalhlanpuii: When Blackbirds Fly

Posted on March 11, 2022 - 10:20am by UT Desk
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This is an immensely readable and endearing, yet at the same time searing, little novel about children in conflict. Many books have been written about this subject.  But the uniqueness of this novel is that it is set in the … Continue reading →

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A local linguist interviewed by Brill publisher for his work to bring peace in the community

Posted on February 23, 2022 - 10:23am by UT Desk
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A local linguist, Dr. Sahiinii L. Veikho, is  working to resolve community conflicts, through his research works, that arise due to language variation. Two serious language conflicts, 1970s (Split of Mao and Poumai villages into two tribes) and 1995 (Language … Continue reading →

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Lambu, the sugarcane juice man of Lamphel

Posted on February 17, 2022 - 5:36pm by UT Desk
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This is Akshay Kumar Sha from Buxar, Bihar. Those who grew up in and around Lamphel will know him as Lambu or Amitabh. He has been selling sugarcane juice since 1986. He left his village Nenua for an unknown state … Continue reading →

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Sajal Debnath cultivats colourful cauliflowers in Tripura; CM Biplab Deb applauds

Posted on January 31, 2022 - 12:14pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Agartala: In an attempt to transform oneself into a self-reliant one by introducing means of vegetable production, a Tripura lad Sajal Debnath from Golaghati Gram Panchayat under Sepahijala district is producing colorful cauliflowers at his agricultural land. Hailing from a … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul’s very own daughter, Solan Jajo is all set to represent Manipur at the national level in Jr Women’s Fitness

Posted on January 27, 2022 - 1:45pm by Soror Shaiza
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Ukhrul: 17-year-old Solan Jajo from Royal Gymnasium Ukhrul is all set to represent Manipur in Junior Women’s Fitness in the upcoming Junior Mr India to be held on February 22-23rd, 2022 in Pondicherry.She is the daughter of Barnabas Jajo and … Continue reading →

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Priyanka Chopra: “Someone From Northeast Should Have Played Mary Kom, I Look Nothing Like Her”

Posted on January 15, 2022 - 7:03pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Priyanka Chopra during her recent interview with Vanity Fair magazine opened-up about playing the role of ace-pugilist Mary Kom and prepping for the role. Chopra who is also the cover girl for Vanity Fair magazine’s … Continue reading →

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Sikkim footballer, Simran Gurung shortlisted for U-17 Women’s Football Camp

Posted on January 14, 2022 - 1:41pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Gangtok: Sikkim footballer Simran Gurung has been shortlisted to attend India U-17 women’s football team camp, slated to be held at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand from January 13. If selected, Simran will represent India in the upcoming AFC championship. Hailing from Jorethang, … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul’s attraction: Garbage or murals?

Posted on January 10, 2022 - 9:48am by UT Desk
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Continuation from yesterday’s New Year’s Resolution: Garbage free Ukhrul! Speaking to one of the key organizer, Lemyao Shimray, writer activist said “we are very disappointed with the reckless attitude of the residents, the murals painted under the ‘project paint ukhrul’ … Continue reading →

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