Another solid testament of the Tangkhul Nagas from Manipur state, making it big in the Tier 1 cities in India, Yuikan and Leiya's journey from high school classmates in sleepy Ukhrul town to reconnecting in Bangalore led them on a remarkable path. Starting from humble beginnings at the same...
Ukhrul: The Naga Shot-Stopper, Jersey No. 40, James Kithan, brought home a victorious wave on April 13th, 2024, with Mohammedan Sporting Club claiming the I-League Title of the 17th Season, 2023-2024. The star netminder, Kithan, is the only Naga player who has won two I-League titles: for Gokulam Kerala...
The 24-year-old Indian Tennis prodigy, Jennifer Luikham speaks on unlocking the secrets to peak performance. The young Tangkhul Naga Tennis star from Manipur state is currently ranked 1292 in Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Singles and 1599 in International Tennis Federation (ITF) as of 15th April, 2024. Jennifer, clinched gold...
Ukhrul: To commemorate and honor the war veterans of World War II, family members and well-wishers from the United Kingdom embarked on a 39-hour-walk from Manipur’s Jessami village in Ukhrul district to Kohima in Nagaland on Monday midnight.
The family members also paid homage to the soldiers who fought...
Ukhrul: Easternlight's towering masterpiece, serving as the centerpiece, is the buzz of the town. Titled "An Ode to Raivat Kachon" and "Khom," these two monumental digital artworks, spanning 20x40 feet, are being installed in preparation for the Tangkhul Baptist Gospel Quasquicentennial and Quinquennial Fellowship (TBG125). With over 20,000 attendees,...
Ukhrul: In a major development for Manipur's football scene, Rahee United Club, owned by former I-League footballer Reisangmi Khodang, has been promoted to the Manipur State League (MSL).
Rahee United Club, founded in 2002, was formed in Grihang village under Kamjong District of Manipur. The club's motto, "Chuimei Nimmei"...
Ukhrul, March 21, 2024: Late AS Lungshi, a royal from Hungpung village, whose footprint was carved in an ancient stone of Khongdei village in Senapati district in 1958 was officially unveiled following the traditional blood sacrifice of a cow and observing the traditional custom of no physical activities by...
Manipur, the hub of the Indian football industry, boasts an estimated 50 players representing the state at the highest level of the Indian football league system for men. Manipur maintains the leading position in the Indian Super League with the most players represented from any state. In recent years,...
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...
Shen Ruivah
ASK AN average teenager in Ukhrul what they do for fun and they’ll tell you the small town isn’t much fun. Besides school, house chores, and the occasional church service, there aren't a lot of ways teenagers can engage with society in a meaningful way.
It’s not a mystery why...