Tag Archives: Iwui Story

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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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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Vareishum Kamkara, the man who pastored 10 churches over 50 years in the Northern Tangkhul region

Posted on December 3, 2021 - 4:19pm by UT Desk
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Pastor Vareishum Kamkara was born on December 28, 1928, in Nungbi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Manipur, India. His parents were animists, as were most Tangkhul Nagas at that time. When Vareishum was 14, his mother passed away. His father struggled to … Continue reading →

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Iwui Story: I have failed and made lots of mistakes, but I have learned to always come back

Posted on January 17, 2021 - 11:48am by UT Desk
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When I was a little boy, I once went cycling towards Koirengei in Imphal. And as I crossed the area and went further towards Sekmai, I got scared. I thought I was almost reaching Nagaland. It would be dangerous for … Continue reading →

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Iwui Story: By Grace through Faith

Posted on December 13, 2020 - 12:11pm by UT Desk
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I first came to Imphal in 2014 for school when I got admission into Maria Montessori. My father had heard about the school from his friends and so, he decided to get me an entrance form. Luckily, I was able … Continue reading →

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Iwui Story: Linthoi Chanu’s eigi WARI

Posted on November 14, 2020 - 12:45pm by UT Desk
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I spent a considerable amount of my childhood with an old couple who used to be our tenants in one of our rented rooms, who treated me like their own grandchild and so, I called them Pupu and Abok. Pupu … Continue reading →

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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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Iwui Story: On Racism

Posted on October 13, 2020 - 11:38am by UT Desk
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My nine year old daughter who started schooling in mainland India when she was five began to feel the heat of racism. One day she came home from school convinced that she was Chinese! Seems her friends told her that … Continue reading →

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Iwui Story: Anup Shwin, born in Somsai

Posted on October 6, 2020 - 3:21pm by UT Desk
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I always think if Ukhrul becomes Nagalim, how will it look on my Passport? Anyway, God will decide and in His Gracious time we will see. In a Youth Church setting, I asked a group of young adults, “Where do … Continue reading →

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Iwui Story: hard work and sincerity

Posted on August 31, 2020 - 10:55am by UT Desk
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Born in May, a Geminians, I have always looked for ways to improve self to the extent of changing my weakness into strengths. God has blessed me with a fine quality of “never say die attitude” all these years. I … Continue reading →

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