February Invites
Invites for marriages, auspicious rituals etc. “Carry on Dad. Both of us are in the same boat!” February is considered to be an auspiciuous month for marriages and other rituals in Manipur Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2013-02-16
Delhi Gangrape
“Sigh!, we won’t be able to do anything… All of them are actually 3-D IMAGES!” Rapists’ Club Delhi Gangrape! Related article Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-12-19
Pandit Ravi Shankar
Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920 to 2012) “Sare Jahan se Accha Hindostan Hamara…” “Panditji, please prepare the tune for our “TARANA-E-SWARG’ also” Note: Originally published in the Imphal Free Press on Dec 14, 2012 Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-12-15
Airport Potloi
“Fine, that you have a very short leave. But at least let me change my BRIDAL ATTIRE..!!” Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-12-05
Potyeng
POTYENG – We accept credit cards also – MasterCard and Visa! “A Novel Idea…!!!” Note: “Potyeng” means “Traditional monetary gift to bride’s/groom’s party by the guest”
Armstrong Pame
Armstrong Pame Tousem to Tamenglong – Grit and Determination News item: Naga IAS officer builds 100-km road in Manipur without govt help (Times of India – Nov 3, 2012) Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-11-21
Khap Panchayat vs. Chowmein
News Report: “Khap Panchayat says consumption of chowmein responsible for rapes” Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-10-17
Global Warming
“Believe me. This is the Mt. Everest after all the snow had melted due to GLOBAL WARMING!” Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-10-11
Barfi
“The Academy Award for maximum number of “Pliagarized Scenes” goes to BARFI!” “Our Worst Nightmare?!” Credit: Manas Maisnam Posted: 2012-09-29
QUEEN MARY’s New Crown – Mary Kom – Boxing Bronze Medal – 2012 London Olympics
“QUEEN MARY’s New Crown” Cartoonist’s note: In September 2010, when MC Mary Kom returned after winning her 5th World Championship title, some young friends of mine had presented her a caricature, wherein she was shown as wearing 5 golden crowns, each crown depicting her WC title. The caricature was captioned “QUEEN MARY- Our Pride”. I [...]
Steel Komberei – Mary Kom – Boxing – London Olympics
“STEEL Komberei” – Mary Kom Author’s note: “Komberei” is a delicate, rare and indigenous flower of Manipur. Women are compared to flowers for their delicate and soft qualities. But Mary Kom is into the masculine sports of boxing. So, I gave an adjective of “steel” (strong) to the delicate Komberei flower because Mary’s punches are [...]
Laishram Devendro Singh – 2nd round – London Olympics – Boxing
“NEXT!!” Super Saturday : Laishram Devendro storms into quarterfinals of London Olympics August 4, 2012: Laishram Devendro of Manipur, India beat Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia 16-11 in the Men’s Light Fly (49kg) pre quarterfinals of the 2012 London Olympics, and storms into the quarterfinals. His next match with Paddy Barnes of Ireland on Wed, Aug [...]