48-Hour Bandh in Ukhrul, Kamjong Disrupts Daily Life After NSCN Cadres Killed
A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a standstill in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, following…
Forget 10,000: 7,000 steps are enough
A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…
ICICI Prudential rolls out ‘ICICI Pru GPP Flexi’ to tap rising retirement demand
Amid rising life expectancy and growing concerns over post-retirement financial security, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi (ICICI Pru GPP Flexi), a product designed to offer assured income for life. According to the UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report, India’s life expectancy has increased from 58.6 years in 1990 to…
Beirut Under Fire: At Least 10 Dead Following Intense Overnight Israeli Missile Strikes
A series of powerful Israeli missile strikes tore through the heart of Beirut overnight, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens more injured as the regional conflict reaches a terrifying new crescendo. The strikes, which targeted several residential and commercial districts, sent shockwaves through the Lebanese capital, collapsing multi-story buildings and trapping families under…
Preserving the Puya: Artist Sapha Yumnam Takes Subika Art to the Global Stage
A rare and endangered artistic treasure from Northeast India is preparing for its moment on the world stage. Subika art—a traditional painting form rooted in Manipur’s Meitei community—will soon be showcased in a landmark exhibition in Washington, D.C. This marks a historic effort to rescue a fading visual language from the brink of extinction and…
Manipuri Subika art to reach global stage with Washington DC exhibition
An endangered traditional art form from Manipur is set to gain global attention as Subika art, rooted in the Meitei community, will be showcased at an upcoming exhibition in Washington, D.C.. Titled “The Revival of the Forgotten Art of Manipur: An Exhibition of Modern Subika Art,” the event will be held from May 9 to…
Activist detained in Imphal, questions govt claim on free movement in Manipur
Transgender activist Malem Thongam questioned the Manipur government’s claim that highways are open and movement is free, after being stopped and detained by security personnel in the state capital.Thongam was reportedly on his way to meet Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to seek a formal flag-off for his proposed peace initiative titled “Cycling for Manipur…
TNL declares non-cooperation to NSCN (I-M) WTR after cadres’ kil*ling sparks shutdown in Manipur hills
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has announced non-cooperation with the WungTangkhul Region (WTR) of the NSCN (I-M), following the failure of the group to respond to a 12-hour ultimatum over the killing of four of its cadres in Manipur’s Kamjong district.The decision was made on Tuesday after the deadline set by TNL and other Tangkhul-based…
Truecaller’s Global Reach: 500 Million Users and Counting
Truecaller crossing 500 million users globally marks a significant inflection point in the economics of digital communication, as demand for spam and fraud protection accelerates across markets. The platform added over 50 million users in 2025 alone, underscoring strong adoption momentum driven by increasing exposure to unwanted and fraudulent communication. India remains the central growth…
Thadou Inpi Manipur Says Kuki Militants Issued Threats Over Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival
Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has raised concerns over reports of individuals, identifying as either Thadou or Kuki, who are allegedly threatening Thadou community members wishing to attend the 8th Manipur State-Level Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival scheduled for April 7, 2026, in Imphal. TIM accused these individuals of using armed Kuki militants’ names to intimidate participants, expressing…
MCJCC Stages Protest, Demands NRC Before Census
A substantial protest took place at Babu Keithel, where a large group demanded the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before any new census activities in the state of Manipur. Organized by the Meitei Community Joint Coordinating Committee (MCJCC), which includes representatives from Waithou, Kiyam, Kiyam Siphai, Haokha, and Thoubal Khunou, the demonstrators…
