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Mohen Naorem - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Writer from India working for various media. He is associated with International NGO like The Infinity Society, USA and FASS (Friends of Assam and Seven Sisters). He is the member of Independent Feature Project (IFP) for promotion of Indie films. He is the Editor THE MANIPUR JOURNAL - An International Journal of Culture, Language and Identity; Editor-in-Chief of News portal called North East Voice and presently heads an International film company called AME FILMS. ... [More]
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- Ima Keithel - World's Only Women Market
[Travel-and-Leisure] The only market place run and controlled by women in the world can be seen in Manipur, a north eastern Indian state. It is one of the oldest. Historical facts suggest that the Ima Keithel or the Mothers' market is 100 years old.
- Google Earth - Is it Terrorist Tool Or Educational Software?
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online] Every nation spends around 30 percent of the national budget to keep its bases a secret, and Google can't let it away for a click. Lots of secret information and data are available online. Anybody can pose a threat from these live records. Should we ban the Internet also?
- Besmirching Manipur Media
[News-and-Society] Why the army chief consulted outlook magazine and the writer Saikat Datta to expose Manipur CM? Are they cynical to the state media and its journalist?
- Malls Flooded With Foreign Apparels
[Travel-and-Leisure] One might not able to locate where Manipur lies! Intellectuals have been even confused on several occasions on where about this state is as a foreign nation. Their assumptions seem a dream come true today! The youths and teenagers are fashion cognisant and that too not Indian apparel, but foreign lifestyles. The business of fashion in Manipur is more advanced than other cities of India, leaving those metropolitans.
- Strengthening Solidarity of the Manipuri Community
[News-and-Society:Crime] If every human being, that deserves this brotherhood and solidarity, condemns Mumbai killing and condemns any racial discrimination wherever it comes from, is condemnation enough? Did condemnations stop or will stop the hardship faced by North East people?
- Indian Football Federation Humiliates FIFA
[Recreation-and-Sports:Football] In a dirty game policy of the All Indian Football Federation, the recently concluded Santosh Trophy in the country openly challenges the FIFA code of conduct. The issue today farces the wrath and nation wide agitation against the organisers of the game. Earlier they are unaware of the consequences, but football lovers and innocent players strongly reacted to the game. It might turn out to be a political tussle among the concerned Indian states, affecting India in global sports too. The 17th November 2005 is the black Thursday in Manipur, where the quarterfinal match between Goa and Manipur played.
- Media Keep Quiet, Don't Bark!
[News-and-Society:Politics] The media must play an important role in understanding complex issues on national and international politics. It is also a responsibility of the media to consider the implication of every story published on people's mind not just the selling parameters.
- Sikkim - Gateway to China
[Travel-and-Leisure] So much has been written about the crumbling decadence, insurgency, AIDS, the poverty and hostile nature of North Eastern India that it is impossible to visit the region without pre-conceived idea. According to a friend who had recently returned, "There isn't any" seemed to be the current in-phrase. This included riot, ransom, violence, communication gap,... extremists. People are peace loving and world class in hospitality. Determined, I faced the prospect of a somewhat adventurous mission to taste the unexplored land and culture, with some stoic philosophic abandon!
- Perfect Escape For the Urban Soul
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Do you wish to immortalize your vacations in one of the finest and most beautiful hill stations? There are several choices where you could fulfill your wish! It would be tempting to live way up in the mountains, where the scenery is gorgeous and the scent is fresh and clean, subtly nature forever.
- Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi has successfully ended in a more sizzling style for spring summer. It has all that glamour and glitz, demanded by London, Paris and New York fashion Weeks.
- Makeup For Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Makeup is used to correct certain shortcomings and problems. A model that has a good understanding of the makeup has an edge on the model who does not.
- Makeup For Adoring Eyes
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] The eye is the "mirror of the soul", so it has to reflect the inner beauty. For a modern woman, who wishes her eyes to create the statement here is the eye makeup tips that can clearly illustrates her adoring beauty.
- Sizzling Sex For a Stress Filled World
[Relationships:Sexuality] Stress filled days and no more sex games will make your relationship complex. Life is not about a money making mission. Why doesn't the young couple have any sex life these days! A research reveals that most marriages break up between the first six months to a year, and that the sex chemicals like endorphins and oxytocin seem to be on a low in the stressed up couple.
- No to Terrorism
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] The world is feverish. No peace at all! Proliferating tensions, crimes and unrest in the Indian sub continent are the startling sign for a nightmare. The policymakers and intellects of Manipur and the neighouring states must read this letter line by line.
- Good Night Sleep For the Next Day
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Sleep disorders are common these days. Without good sleep, one cannot start his next day refreshed. When eyes do not close meeting with the pillows, you have to do something to make it happen! Choosing soothing colours for your room, burning scented candles and playing soft music will nurse you to good sleep.
- Yoga For IT Professionals
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] If you sit for more hours in front of computer, then try some yoga exercises. Sitting long hours will lead to stress around the eyes, shoulders and spinal cords. In the end, you may be vulnerable to many ailments and inherent diseases. It is therefore necessary that you should energise your body during office hours too.
- Sun, Sand, Waves and the Models
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Imagine your vacation where you are enjoying the receding sea waves, and suddenly you discovered your favourite model sitting on a beach chair watching those waves with you! This is not a dream.
- Branding Your Fragrances
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Just like your wardrobe, your fragrance should change with the season. You have to stay abreast of the latest trends and find out a perfume that works best for you!
- Selected Family Vacations in India
[Travel-and-Leisure] Enjoy the best vacation trips with your family in India this year. Here is the list of few off-beat places you must visit this year.
- A Date With Musk Deer
[Travel-and-Leisure] It was a chance visit at Kedarnath musk deer sanctuary. I was curious to view the musk deer from which the musk is produced illegally. The animal is highly held for its cosmetic and alleged pharmaceutical properties, and can fetch U.S. $45,000 per kilogram (2.2 pounds) on the international market.
- Indigenous Games of Manipur
[Travel-and-Leisure] Manipur -the jewel land, shares its borders with Nagaland, Assam, Mizoram and Myanmar. Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru bestowed upon Manipur the sobriquet "Land of Jewel". It indeed is a sparkling jewel, the glitter of which is refused to be dimmed by tempestuous tests by fire.
- Travel Hotspot - How to Reach?
[Travel-and-Leisure] Travel destinations are many and how to reach them is a matter of concern nowadays! There are many travel hotspots. You can enjoy your best family vacations adventurously and excitedly once you know the route to these charming places.
- Trekking the Rhododendron Sanctuary
[Travel-and-Leisure] The multi-coloured flower sanctuary in Southern Sikkim in India is a trekker Paradise. The Rhododendron Sanctuary at Barsey is something that provides the ideal trekking trail for the non-trekker. The best season for trekking is from March to May every year.
- Kayaking in Karnataka
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Kayaking is a powerful means of giving access to wildlife which would otherwise be difficult to see, due to the density of the forestation by the riverside. For maximum opportunities to report wild life and for an extended family adventure tour on the water, kayaking trip is a viable option.
- Adventure in Darjeeling
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Darjeeling, "the Land of the Celestial Thunderbolt", is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. A major attraction of the Darjeeling in the northern Bengal is the glory of nature at its best at its changing faces in different seasons.
- Mizoram - Land of Highlanders
[Travel-and-Leisure] Mizoram is an endless variety of landscape with rich flora and fauna, clusters of whispering pines and quaint villages with houses on stilts. Vantawng Khawhthla, the highest waterfall plunging from 750 ft is surrounded by lush green tropical forests, dominated by bamboo groves. Mizoram protrudes downwards between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
- Travellers' Pilgrimage in Orissa
[Travel-and-Leisure] Apart from the main temple, one should see within its precincts the smaller temples of Goddess Vimala, Kaxmi and Vishnu. The most famous dinning in Puri in Orissa is of the Mahaprasad from the Lord Jagannath Temple. Strictly vegetarian, a wide variety of food is served from what must be the biggest kitchen in the world.
- Beach Vacations in Goa
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] In Goa you can see the beautiful sandy beaches, a delightful laissez faire attitude, abundant seafood, quant homes and old churches in the Portuguese tradition. Indeed, the search for Paradise with your family ends here!
- Fairs and Festivals of Gujarat
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Vibrant Gujarat is known as the Colours of India. Fascinating archaeological sites, superb Jain, Hindu and Islamic architecture, exquisite crafts and rare wildlife, including the Asiatic lion are among Gujarat's attractions. The state is famous for its fairs and festivals.
- Discover Your Signature Scent This Summer
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] It's a wild season in Delhi, the most happening cities of Indian fashion industry. Those uncomfortable sweats and foul body odor should not be your drawbacks. Discover your signature scent this summer. Stay cool and comfortable with an array of fresh fragrances available in the market. Try to chill out with fresh oriental fragrance which gives you the cooling effect on the body.
- Festivals of Kerala
[Travel-and-Leisure] Festivals of Kerala are festivals of a lifetime. They are inherited from an age old tradition that exudes the essence of Kerala. Visiting kerala or God's Own Land is a Paradise found for travelers. Enjoy the magic colours of Pooram, Vela, Thalappoli and Utsavam.
- Arunachal Pradesh
[Travel-and-Leisure] Itanagar is a beautiful capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. The land is unexplored and unexploited by the outside world, which is why it is famous for its diverse fauna and flora. With more than 60 percent of the state covered with evergreen forests, the greenery is punctuated by rivers, streams and the snow-clad Himalayas.
- An Ugly Conspiracy Turns Sinister Politics in Sports
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] Monika was intentionally and forcefully withdrawn from the Indian squad hours before she was to board the flight to Beijing for failing a dope test. Later it was announced that she was cleared of charges by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). To her dismay, she was not allowed to participate in the Olympics.
- Love From the Ages
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Legend has a touching story about the relationship between the Thangals and the Meeteis of Manipur. The Thangal tribes were created by God from the beginning of the earth and they continued to live on here. They are one of the most important tribes in Manipur with indigenous culture and traditions.
- Who is Responsible For Reservation Imbroglio?
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] Idea for a separate tribal university sounds good. However, the question is how much reservation quotas the new university will follow and how much time will it take to establish in the state. May be 5 years or 10 years! Are these protestors willing to stop their studies in the Manipur University till that time? And will they not allow other tribal students in the next coming years to get admission too?
- Taboos in Manipur
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Taboo is a forbidden activity, something that is not permitted, something which stands against social approval and is disallowed by norms of behavior. They are complete restrictions or prohibition in saying or doing something. It is concerned with social and cultural aspects of life. Manipur society is rich in taboos, making the people a highly civilized one since time immemorial. It is also for the preservation of culture and traditions.
- North East Girls Are Very Beautiful
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] "North East girls are very beautiful", said one of the Editors of a premier fashion and modeling magazine based in National Capital Region (NCR). "Their skins are flawless...they are little angels, we need new faces from these regions." I got this remark while working for a Fashion magazine as Executive Editor. Today, I am quoting his words in the backdrop of the recent molestation and harassment of North East girls by their landlord.
- Nupi Lan (Women's War of Manipur)
[Book-Reviews:History] There is a need for good historical work in Manipur. A civilization with 2000 years of history lacks accurate, genuine and well researched work to feel us proud. Though several attempts have been done in the past, it is not up to the expectations of readers and researchers.
- Maladies of High Heels
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] More ramp shows, extra hard works and latest fashion trend sometimes hurt the models. Some says fashion is pain. And with women's high heels hitting dizzying heights, it is something the fashion world is going to find out all about.
- Why Do I write
[Writing-and-Speaking] Since my bedside stories time, I fancy myself as a writer, crafting those lovely fairy tales. I love the lifestyle and characters of those stories and the writers who penned those great story books. Writers are always respected by people around them.
- Romancing the Cherrapunjee Rain
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] You are a couple in love. You have come to Shillong, one of the most romantic destination in the world and naturally you do what most lovers do ... dancing in the rain of Cherrapunjee.
- Selecting Suitable Baby Names
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] What name will you give to your new born baby? Something special! Or ordinary common name which can be remembered easily. This reminds of the famous song, “Remember me when I am gone?”
- Boom Time for Nursery Market
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Interestingly, the baby nursery items are a rage in US and other western countries. Parents can spend up to US$300 for a baby stroller.
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