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 first landed on a job as a probationary officer in...
Even the wine vendors gave me credit because I was that regular.
Joyce Paveine
Motbung, Thursday, 11:20 am:
This isn't a rant but an experience I am sure almost many of us from Senapati and others from the "Neutral" Nagas have been facing. I've heard stories about it and had my first experience a few months back as well. Also, this is the...
I’m Sochipem Kashak from Zingsui Village, Manipur, married to Apenao Kashak. God has gifted us with wo beautiful sons, Saingayai Zack and Chansam Kashak.
I came to Delhi on 15th July, 2007. I was late for college admission. The little amount of money I brought got over in few days....
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 to secure a spot in the school and hence...
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 me in a foreign land, I thought. So, in...
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 Vashum are cultivators. Growing up in a society where music...
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 in search of better life. Since his arrival, he...
Ukhrul: BORN AND BROUGHT up in her hometown Ukhrul (bordering Burma) in the Northeast state of Manipur, Rakmi Shaiza was engaged in several community-building activities prior to moving to the United States. Before her transition, Rakmi served in several organizations and her local church. She was Hunphun Katamnao Long...
Flipping through old photo albums, I always joked that these pictures spoke of a rags-to-riches story. Another time, I laughed at the way adults employ such corrupting methods to get inherently materialistic children on their good side with baits like confections and toy figurines. Other times, when I feel...