A Recipe Steeped in Tradition Summer’s Broth is more than just a dish; it’s a piece of Teresa’s heritage. The recipe, passed down from her mother, combines a variety of fresh, summer vegetables that evoke memories of the warm, bountiful season. The dish’s name, chosen during the competitions, reflects the seasonality of its ingredients, all…
The Spice of Success: Meet the Queen of Spice behind the brand “Poumai”
While business can create a stressful and cut-throat atmosphere for employees, Naga Spice and Herbs set up in 2016 at Rikhumai Taphou, is cut from different cloth. What started in her small apartment then, Naga Spice & Herbs is now one of the organic spice manufacturing unit in Manipur.Longsaola Paul, the gritty proprietor could give…
GAINAM – A CULT CLASSIC FOOD
Food is an integral part of any culture or community. Nothing brings people together like food does. There’s staple food, gourmet food, street food but the best food of all is anything that’s a cult classic. For the Maram Nagas of Manipur, ‘Gainam’ is the cult classic food. While the term ‘Gainam’ translates to the…
EHOOL: The first Manipuri Web Series just ended the season finale on a high
“Ehool” stands as a groundbreaking milestone in Manipuri cinema, marking its place as the region’s first web series. This audacious leap into digital storytelling has set a new standard for the industry, blending comedy, drama, and romance in a captivating narrative crafted by the visionary Tenzing Pukhrambam. From its modest debut with only a few…
The Musical Journey of Jajai Singsit
Born in 1993 in a village in Manipur, Jajai Singsit’s journey from working in a garage to becoming an admired country singer is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up with his father, an ex-CRPF personnel, his homemaker mother, and three younger sisters who are still pursuing their education, his path was far from conventional. At…