Society / Manipur

Imphal, Febuary 12: Irom Maioak of Manipur who won the Hest Cinematographer Award in the 49th National Film Awards under the Best Non-film category for the year 2001 for a documentary "The Monpas of Arunachal Pradesh" will be presented the award to him by the President of India in a glittering function at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on February 13 (Thursday), sources here said on Wednesday. The documentary English film is exploring the vibrant rites and rituals of the Monpa tribe, the largest Buddhist tribe of Tawang in the western most district of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Bhutan and...

Imphal, January 28: For the first time in the history of the State, Shumang Leela which have been with the Meiteis for about 100 years, will now be staged in major tribal dialects of the State including Tarigkhul, Paite, Thadou and Kabui. Shumang Leela which has evolved with time was developed in the last 100 years or so and now refinement is the catch'1 word of today's leela which apart from entertaining highlights every ills afflicting society. Earlier Shumang Leelas were staged only in Meitei language which is the lingua franca of the State. The brain child of staging Shumang Leelas in...

Imphal, Jan. 23: The Jiribam jail does not have a single prisoner and the court building is under lock and key for the past several years. It would appear that Manipur?s outback is the most peaceful place on earth.

The truth is shocking: the entire Jiribam subdivision, bordering Assam?s Cachar district, has been left to fend for itself as armed militants have a free run in the wild west of the state.

The court of magistrates, civil judge (junior) division, established in 1996, was abandoned a couple of years back. In the absence of a functioning court, the Jiribam sub-jail is naturally...

IMPHAL, Jan 20 ? Prominent theatre director Ratan Thiyam?s Chorus Repertory theatre, one of the premier theatre groups in North East India the firstever Asian Theatre Festival ? 2003. The theatre festival began from January 11 and featured a feast of plays performed by five internationally established theatre groups including the ?Black Tent Theatre? of Japan, ?Veitnam National Theatre? of Vietnam, ?Mebuyan Peace Project? of Philipines, ?Nandikar? of Kolkata and ?Chorus Repertory Theatre? of Manipur. The groups staged their plays at the Shrine, the playhouse of the Chorus.

Taking part in a...

Imphal, January 19: After six-long days of entertaining, delighting and informing Kolkattans and giving them an opportunity of getting a glimpse of Manipur its history and cultural heritage as manifested in its dance, music, martial arts, folk theatre etc., and also its crafts and cuisines, its art and cinema, the curtains finally came down on the 'Festival of Manipur - A culture of Peace', on this evening of 19th January 19, 2003. Budhadev Bhattacharya, the West Bengal Chief Minister graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest and Harsh Vardhan Neotia, Chairman of Swabhurni presided over...

Kolkata, January 17: Films, even though it made a late entry, in fact as late as 1972, in the artistic scene of Manipur, it has left its mark in the world of cinema as a work of art from a land, a people with an innate sense of artistic expressions of quality which will endure the onslaught of time. As with other art forms and performing arts coming out from Manipur, films have also contributed a lot in introducing and generating interest in Manipur, its arts, culture and history. In recognition of this fact, films have been accorded a place of pride in the on going Festival of Manipur 2003...

Imphal, January 15: A series of formal inauguration functions marked the second day of the MANIFEST which began from Tuesday here at three different places within the Swabhumi, a heritage Plaza Complex here at Salt Lake (Kolkata) this afternoon. The inaugural session among the day's three main programmes in the ongoing cultural "Festival of Manipuri Poetry" was held at Bioscope, a mini Hall of Swabhumi with the recitation of the Arts and Culture Minister Dr Nara's poem " Prakitina Tengthaba" (meaning, Cry of Nature) as part of the continuing weeklong MANIFEST. Altogether 21 poets including...

Imphal, January 11: The first ever Asian theatre festival ended here today with the staging of Ritu, celebrated playwright-director Ratan Thiyam s latest production. Law and Parliamentary affairs Minister L. Nandakumar was the chief guest who declared the festival closed at 'The Shrine' playhouse. Thiyam, widely acclaimed for his series of plays based on war and violence themes, this time turned his focus on the relationship man and environment. Ritu, a brilliant portrayal of Indian cycle of six seasons - Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishir and Vasanta - drawn from Kalidas's detailed...

Imphal, January 07: The biggest festival of the Inpui Kabui, Naga Council the 'Karing Ngai' was celebrated at the Kabui Inpui Baptist Church Compound at Tamenglong yesterday. Chairman of the Tamenglong unit of Inpui Kabui, Naga Council, K Thuikhomang attended the festival as the chief guest. Around 120 people turned up for the function which was organized by the Tamenglong unit of the Inpui Kabui, Naga Council. The festival was also celebrated at other villages inhabited by the Inpui Kabui. From next the main festival will be held at Tamenglong. Inpui Kabui was part of the Zeliangrong tribe...

Imphal, January 03: ‘Kalpana’ a Manipuri digital film produced by Goodwill Pictures is doing well. The premier show was held today at Friends Talkies. The Rs two lakhs budget film has already earned half the cost at Kakching and Thoubal. Produced by Rajendra and Seema the film running nearly two hours signals the heralding of new stars. Lalit, Seema and some other senior artistes who had already proven their mite performed well. The new stars Kaiku and Manda performed well acting with ease and pleasing he spectators with their fresh looks and charm. The story revolves around two sisters who...