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Summary of the News Theatrical maestro and visionary director Ratan Thiyam, renowned for transforming Indian theatre with his innovative usage of traditional and contemporary forms, passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. As the founder of Imphal’s Chorus Repertory Theatre, former Director and Chairperson of National School of Drama, and a…
Summary The celebrated Manipuri film Ishanou is set to make waves on the international stage with its screening at the Los Angeles Academy Museum. This groundbreaking event not only highlights the rich cinematic heritage of Manipur but also symbolizes the growing global recognition of Northeast Indian culture. With its unique narrative and artistic brilliance, Ishanou…
Summary of the News Article Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently attended the screening of the historic film Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (The Seven Years’ Devastation) at Kangla Hall in Imphal. This film sheds light on one of the darkest and most defining periods in Manipuri history, the Burmese invasion of 1819–1826. Highlighting the resilience…
Summary of the News On December 12, 2024, thousands of women in Manipur participated in the Nupi Lan Ningshing Lamjel, a commemorative run honoring the Nupi Lan (Women’s War), a movement led by Manipuri women against colonial exploitation in 1904 and 1939. Held annually, this event serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience…
Summary of the News The Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillon Apunba Lup (MEELAL), an organization dedicated to the promotion of the Manipuri language, has accused the state government of negligence, which has hindered the language’s recognition as a classical language. MEELAL claims that the state government’s failure to take necessary actions has delayed the efforts to…
The Manipuri film industry is often overshadowed by the broader Indian cinematic world, but it has gems of its own. One of these gems is Bala Hijam, a talented actress from Manipur, India. Bala’s acting prowess recently earned her the prestigious Best Actress award at The Empty Space International Short Film Festival 2024. In this…