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By Sharanya Deepak — September 7, 2020
By Chitra Papnai — August 29, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — August 25, 2020
By Sharanya Deepak — August 10, 2020
By Chitra Papnai — August 8, 2020
By Ninglun Hanghal — August 6, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — August 1, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — July 28, 2020
By Ninglun Hanghal — July 14, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — May 28, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — March 25, 2020
By Hoihnu Hauzel — December 11, 2019
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Category: People

Sharanya Deepak   -   September 7, 2020
In many ways, Urmila Mahanta epitomises India. She’s the essence of what makes us all part of this noisy, gigantic multicultural subcontinent. Consider this: born in the small town of Sonapur in Assam, with a population of less than 10,000, Urmila leaves home after college to travel 3000 kms to Pune to study at the […]
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Chitra Papnai   -   August 29, 2020
There’s a story Kopil Bora loves to tell - of how a little hissy fit he threw as a school-going boy at the rehearsals for JB Priestley's An Inspector Calls, set him off to explore Assamese theatre and cinema. He was just 16. The Theatre Foundation was practising for Priestley’s play and young Bora had been recruited by Natya Prabhakar Satya Prasad Barua to be part of the backstage […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   August 25, 2020
Paowinson Kipgen’s day would begin at 2am when Manipur’s famed Queen Victoria pineapples would start arriving from small organic farmers in Kanchup village in Imphal West for their onward journey to fruit markets all across the country. Sometimes the stock intake would be so large – 1.5 to 2 tons - that Kipgen and his team would be working late into the night to make sure every last pineapple had been shipped. But that was before the Covid19 pandemic […]
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Sharanya Deepak   -   August 10, 2020
Mudita Akoijam’s business model rides the sustainable, vegan and gluten-free “super food” wave. Akoijam grew up in Delhi, and completed her graduation in Jesus and Mary College in Delhi before heading to the University of Exeter in the UK for her post-graduation. Trained for the world of finance, Akoijam’s heart was still set on her […]
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Chitra Papnai   -   August 8, 2020
Through her distinct narratives, Bijoya Sawian has brought to the fore Khasi life and culture. Her writings are true to her indigenous roots. They celebrate a way of life which she feels is slowly slipping away from popular consciousness. Her efforts are reflected in her body of work comprising both novels, short stories and translations. […]
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Ninglun Hanghal   -   August 6, 2020
When little Dolly Gurmayum was dreaming up her future at her home in East Imphal, it was of her as a nurse or a school teacher. That she would be a star in Manipur’s busy film and music industry,with fans beyond the borders of her state, didn’t feature in the picture book of her life. […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   August 1, 2020
There are things about home (Manipur) that Lin Laishram, the only Manipuri to have ventured into Bollywood, is unlikely to forget – the frequent load shedding, the ethnic feuds and the militancy menace that gripped the state almost to the point of collapse. Like many others, she left home early looking for greener pastures. At […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   July 28, 2020
Sonia Samjetsabam has done more films than the number accounting for her age. And it’s quite understandable if the 23-year-old pauses before she could rattle off the names of the 27 films she has worked in Manipur film industry. After all, she made her debut as a child artiste at six. At her hometown in […]
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Ninglun Hanghal   -   July 14, 2020
Honing a passion for the glittering world of film is a bold step in itself for many like Tiakumzuk Aier -- who grew up in the commercial albeit rugged town of Dimapur, Nagaland. Even as late as in the 80’s, the state did not have any movie theatres. Movie buffs like Aier were then left […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   May 28, 2020
Once dreaded as a leader of the lawless pack, Zoramthanga, the current Chief Minister of Mizoram, is winning hearts for making an inspirational example of Mizoram -- as not just a peaceful state but also a disciplined one. The images of composed Mizos standing in queues, maintaining social-distance and collecting rations are going viral. These […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   March 25, 2020
Babita Baruah is a marketing and branding powerhouse and a sought-after name in her industry. Well known for turning around big brands and enhancing their images, Baruah has proved that she has what it takes to lead the pack. A maverick in her field with over two decades into the journey, her first stint was […]
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Hoihnu Hauzel   -   December 11, 2019
Sarbendra Sarkar has his eyes and ears on India’s Northeast. And all for valid reasons.  Sarkar firmly believes that the time is ripe for Northeast given that the government has made a range of efforts to propel growth in the region. Especially in the light of the newly created North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) – a […]
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