Home » Culture/Society
The Women’s Movement In Manipur As Reflected In The Text ‘Meira Paibee.’
The resistance movement in Manipur, which is aimed at protecting the democratic rights of the Manipuris, is distinguished by Manipuri women voluntarily grouping themselves into Meira Paibees. The Meira Paibee movement reveals the present state of the political structure in Manipur which perpetuates undemocratic...
Gender Bias In Manipuri Society —A Reappraisal—
The lofty height of idealism on “Equality” as enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India is a manifestation of anti-climax of inequality which has been in existence in the traditional Indian society. Equality being the cardinal value of the Constitution of India as against the background...
TKS 28th General Conference Kicks Off
THOYEE, Apr 19 : The 28th General Conference cum Sports Meet of Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong has kick-started here today with the traditional benediction —hokharai—led by the village headman Ng Khathing in the presence of SDO Phungyar Rang Peter MCS, ANSAM president Komou Sha and other dignitaries on...
Cheiraoba – The Meitei New Year Day
This year, Sajibu Cheiraoba, an important traditional festival of the Meiteis was held on April 4. This festival is celebrated on two different days – Sajibu Nongma Panba, the first day of Sajibu celebrated by traditional Sanamahi Laningthou and Charak Pujah on April 14 celebrated by the believers...
Structure Of Tone In Liangmai
Introduction
Ethnically and linguistically Liangmai people belong to the mongoloid group of race and speak Liangmai, a Tibeto-Burman language under the Naga Bodo section family (G.A. Grierson in Linguistic Survey of India). Liangmai is an indigenous and minority language in Manipur. Liangmai is one of...
Mother Village Of Zeliangrongs: Destination Call In Jan ’12
Brig Narula at the recently inaugurated Chawang Bros ground. Image Credit: Sangai Photo.
OKLONG, Senapati, Mar 25 : Come January next year, and all the sons and daughters who belong to the great family of the Zeliangrong tribe and are settled in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland, their destination will be...
Heraka: The Primordial Religion
The Zeliangrong people of North East have followed a profound indigenous religion known as the Heraka. Heraka literally means in Zemei pure and not impure. Hera means smaller deities; Ka means fence, or give up, to obstruct, to avoid. So all prohibitions and sacrifices associated with the smaller gods...
Yaoshang Festival In Manipuri Society
Yaoshang festival is celebrated on the full moon day of phalguna purnima and it is one of the most important festivals of Manipur. Sports festival is organized in every locality as a part of celebrating the festival since the last four to five decades. Main highlight of the festival is the Thabal Chongba...
Greetings Bode Well For Holi
Holy Spirit
IMPHAL, Mar 18: Governor Gurbachan Jagat has extended his greetings to the people of the State on the joyous occasion of Yaoshang festival.
In his message, the Governor said, “I do share the pleasure and joy of Yaoshang and extend my heartiest greetings to every Manipuri on this great occasion...
