Manipur’s Sarangthem Nirupama Named 4th Runner-Up at Miss Universe India 2025
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Manipur’s Sarangthem Nirupama Named 4th Runner-Up at Miss Universe India 2025

Short summary Sarangthem Nirupama, representing Manipur, finished as the 4th runner-up at the Miss Universe India 2025 national finale held in Jaipur. She also won the Miss Popular public-vote award and has been celebrated widely across the northeast for her stage presence, advocacy and journey from state titleholder to national finalist. The pageant was organized…

Manipur’s Lukanand to Debut in ‘Birangana Xaadhani’

Manipur’s Lukanand to Debut in ‘Birangana Xaadhani’

Quick News Summary Manipur’s pageant star and young filmmaker Lukanand Kshetrimayum is making his acting debut in the historical feature Birangana Xaadhani, directed by National Award–winning Assamese filmmaker Biswajeet Bora. Backed by the Sootiya Development Council under a cultural initiative of the Assam Government, the film spotlights the life and times surrounding Queen Sati Sadhani…

CONGRESS SLAMS KIREN RIJIJU FOR HIS “GRATEFUL” REMARK TO NORTHEAST: POLITICAL FIRESTORM IGNITES

CONGRESS SLAMS KIREN RIJIJU FOR HIS “GRATEFUL” REMARK TO NORTHEAST: POLITICAL FIRESTORM IGNITES

Summary of the News Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently landed in hot water after a comment that Northeastern people should be “grateful” to the central government. His remark, made during a public address, drew sharp criticism from the Indian National Congress, which accused him of belittling the region and displaying a patronizing attitude. Congress leaders…

Lukanand Kshetrimayum’s Big Leap: From Model to Pan‑India Star
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Lukanand Kshetrimayum’s Big Leap: From Model to Pan‑India Star

Summary Manipur’s internationally acclaimed model and filmmaker Lukanand Kshetrimayum is all set to make his acting debut as Maharaja Nitipal, the last king of the Sootiya dynasty, in Birangana Xaandhani—a Pan‑India historical epic directed by National Award‑winner Biswajeet Bora and backed by the Assam government under a cultural initiative. With four years of intensive NSD-style…