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Tension grips Manipur's Jiribam after man killed by militants

Tension grips Manipur's Jiribam after man killed by militants

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The man, identified as Soibam Saratkumar Singh, went missing after he had gone to his farm in the morning. Later, his body was found, with wounds made by a sharp object, a police officer said.

Mirabai Chanu disappoints: No medal in Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu disappoints: No medal in Paris Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Mirabai Chanu's dream of clinching a second successive Olympic medal was dashed

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

Vande Bharatam: R-Day Scene Stealer!

Vande Bharatam: R-Day Scene Stealer!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vande Bharatam-Nari Shakti, a stunning display of 30 distinctive dance styles -- Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Manipuri, contemporary classical dance, and Bollywood styles -- was the clear highlight of the Republic Day 2024 parade.

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Chanu, who has a personal best of 88kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk, is no stranger to injuries and has struggled with a persistent back problem.

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

Why 9 Manipuri mothers refuse to bury their sons

Why 9 Manipuri mothers refuse to bury their sons

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Nine young men killed in police firing last August have become symbols of oppression of the tribals of Manipur.

Manipuri director returns Padma Shri to protest Citizenship Bill

Manipuri director returns Padma Shri to protest Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

He said the plea of the Northeast people to not let the bill pass was not being heard by the Centre.

Manipuri teenager's death: Arrest of suspects demanded

Manipuri teenager's death: Arrest of suspects demanded

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Amid growing public outcry over the death of Manipuri student Loitam Richard, who died under suspicious circumstances in his college hostel in Bengaluru last month, a former minister from the northeastern state on Tuesday demanded immediate arrest of those behind the "killing".

Manipuris shower big praise on 'courageous' Mary

Manipuris shower big praise on 'courageous' Mary

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

She might have had to settle for a bronze medal after losing in the Olympics semi-finals but woman boxer M C Mary Kom (51kg) has won accolades from her fellow Manipuris for her grit and determination.

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Tension rises in Manipur as militants torch 2 police outposts, 70 houses

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A commando contingent of the Manipur police has been airlifted to Jiribam on Saturday morning from Imphal to assist in the security operations against the militants, police said.

Militants kill 5 non-Manipuri labourers

Militants kill 5 non-Manipuri labourers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

The victims, hailing from Assam and Tripura, were dragged out of their rented house at Ningthoukhong area, about 35 km south of Imphal late on Thursday night and gunned down at point blank range by the militants.

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Deboo's choreographed sequence Rhythm Divine entrances Frankfurt Book Fair

Pappu Yadav threatens to pull out Manipuris from trains in Bihar

Pappu Yadav threatens to pull out Manipuris from trains in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Pappu added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should intervene to check and control violence against Bihari migrants in Manipur.

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Film folk brought in the New Year -- known through so many names like Vishu, Puthanadu, Pohela Boishakh, Bihu and Cheiraoba -- and shared pictures on social media.

Now Manipuri youth stabbed, robbed in Delhi

Now Manipuri youth stabbed, robbed in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In another incident of attack on a person from the northeast in the national capital, a 22-year-old Manipuri youth was allegedly stabbed and robbed by some unidentified assailants in Mehrauli area in New Delhi in the wee hours on Wednesday.

Manipuri woman assaulted as Mumbaikars stood silent

Manipuri woman assaulted as Mumbaikars stood silent

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The victim's kin alleged that when they approached the police after the incident, the personnel just registered a non-cognisable offence and not an FIR.

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A 33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur was found murdered with his neck slashed at his home in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area on Wednesday night.

Why Politics Will Stay On The Boil

Why Politics Will Stay On The Boil

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's obvious to all that the Congress is overestimating its success and the BJP is underestimating the people's message delivered through the ballot box, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Roshibina dedicates silver medal to struggling Manipur

Roshibina dedicates silver medal to struggling Manipur

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Roshibina had won a bronze in the 2018 edition at Jakarta.

Manipuri teen's death in B'lore college spark protests

Manipuri teen's death in B'lore college spark protests

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

The death of a 19-year-old Manipuri boy under suspicious circumstances in his college hostel in Bangalore has sparked protests demanding justice for the student with his friends and family alleging that that he suffered fatal injuries in an assault by his seniors.

Mirabai Chanu eyes elusive Asian Games medal

Mirabai Chanu eyes elusive Asian Games medal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Pressure will be on Mirabai Chanu to nail the much-awaited 90kg snatch lift for a shot at that elusive Asian Games medal when the weightlifting competition gets underway in Hangzhou on Saturday.

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Bose, who was earlier a Lok Sabha MP, pointed out in an interview to PTI that members of all the three communities had joined Netaji's INA in 1944 and fought shoulder to shoulder in the battlefields of Bishnupur and Ukhrul districts in an advance into India.

Why was banned Manipuri outfit's chief in B'luru?

Why was banned Manipuri outfit's chief in B'luru?

Rediff.com10 May 2011

A laptop, seven mobile phones, pen drives, internet broadband connection and documents, threat e-mails and extortion letters related to KCP (MC) have been recovered. The accused was brought to Delhi and is in police custody till May 13.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mirabai Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Mary Kom sets the record straight: 'I haven't retired'

Mary Kom sets the record straight: 'I haven't retired'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

I have not announced retirement: Mary Kom

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

Manipuri team appeals to Hazare for help in lifting blockade

Manipuri team appeals to Hazare for help in lifting blockade

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Following a Manipuri delegation's appeal Anna Hazare may involve himself in finding a solution to the state's problems, reports A Ganesh Nadar from Pune

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

How Randeep Hooda Met His Bride Lin

How Randeep Hooda Met His Bride Lin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Randeep Hooda is all set to get married to girlfriend Lin Laishram in Imphal, Manipur, on November 29.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Two Manipuri women were allegedly assaulted by some men who hurled racist abuses at them in South Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area. The victims have accused the police of being reluctant to register a first information report.

Lifter Bindyarani wins silver at Asian Championships

Lifter Bindyarani wins silver at Asian Championships

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Bindyarani Devi had a total effort of 194kg (83kg+111kg) in the non-Olympic 55kg category.

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

Violence in Manipur wouldn't have occurred if ...: CM Biren Singh

Violence in Manipur wouldn't have occurred if ...: CM Biren Singh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Singh said that he would resign if the government measures against the use of drugs and its campaigns against the influx of unauthorised immigrants to contain the situation in the state were found to be unconstitutional.

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'I don't know whether on voting day there will be intimidation from some militant groups to vote for a particular person and then force them from voting for another in the stronghold of the candidate which does not favour them, or, force them not to come out for voting.' 'Anything is possible.'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'