Manipuri film Phouoibee (The Goddess of Paddy), directed by Rakesh Moirangthem and produced by Suraj Khongbantabam, has been selected for the 18th Habitat Film Festival 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (May 15–24), adding to an impressive run of national and international festival selections.
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The role of metaphor in traditional Meetei nomenclature is foundational, acting as a bridge between biological necessity and cultural meaning. Linguistic roots in this context often reveal profound truths regarding human development
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CWPFM, Manipur declared the results of its 4th Manipuri Film Script Competition. Romi Meitei won the first prize for 'Nason Pikna', Balabi Mangang the second for 'Tagup Nganbi', Khwairakpam Biswamitra the third for 'Phingang', and Thiyam Minakumar received special jury award for 'Tamphagi Pandam'.
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Two hundred and forty members of the Bnei Menashe community from northeastern India — primarily Manipur and Mizoram — arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on April 23 as part of Operation Wings of Dawn. The operation is led by Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency.
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Khongjom Day was observed on April 23 at the Khongjom War Memorial, Thoubal district, amid tight security. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh led tributes to the martyrs of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.
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Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh unveiled a memorial stone for victims of the 1943 Japanese aerial bombing at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai and laid the foundation stone for a Women Market Shed at New Checkon, Imphal, during the 83rd Commemoration of the Khurai Chingangbam Mandop Aerial Bombing.
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NCST Chairman Antar Singh Arya addressed the Chakma Yuva Samvad in New Delhi, urging stronger focus on education, skill development, and employment for tribal youth, alongside celebrations of the traditional Bizu Festival.
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