Roots & Leisure of Folks in Manipur A Fun Chat with 19-Year-Old Vareyar Rimai from Manipur on Personal Style and Music March 31, 2023 “We Enjoyed This Breathtaking View and The Famous Shrimp Pakoras at the Nambol Bora Hotel, Manipur” – Chingngam, Imphal November 15, 2021 Three Friends from Manipur Introduces us to The Art of ‘Humble Luxury’ in a Cup | Meet the Trio Behind ‘SAM’s Tea House’ August 5, 2021 A Song for Every Mood – Music and Musicians from North East India March 23, 2021 “Some Poems are as Bright as the Glaring Sun, While Some are as Dark as Our Struggles” – Nongwarngam Chinir from Manipur Talks About his Newly Launched Book “Labyrinth” March 5, 2021 Recipe of Manipur’s Popular Salad ‘Yongchak Singju’ made with Stink Beans January 14, 2021 “After Years in The Industry, I Was Proud to be Part of a Movie (Axone) with North Eastern People in Lead Roles.” We Chat with Actress and Model Lin Laishram from Manipur October 5, 2020 Meet Diana Sanasam, Self-Taught Sketch Artist From Imphal, Manipur December 19, 2019 #FACES | Introducing Sustainable Library to The School Children of Manipur With Nikita Barton November 15, 2019 In Conversation with Beeshantam Yumnam, the Owner of Books & Coffee in Imphal November 3, 2019 #RECIPE | Manipuri Smoked Fish Curry Recipe by Kupatia Keishing November 2, 2019 Kimte Guite, Author of 51 Accidental Inventions that Changed the World, Talks About Her Book and Her Inspirations October 11, 2019 Meet Satish Elangbam, the Owner of Fika Kitchen & Studio in Imphal September 30, 2019 R&L Folks From Across The Country Share Top 5 Travel Locations in India August 15, 2019 “I Want My Photos to Inspire Hope ” — Wungmaya Lunghar, a Photographer from Manipur August 13, 2019 #RECIPE | Desi-Manipuri Fusion Chicken Curry ‘Yen Thongba’ by Robinson Ningombam August 10, 2019 A Chat With Roderick Roy Yumkham, A Passionate Photographer From Manipur July 9, 2019 “I Find My Escape From The World In My Paintings” – A Chat With Naresh Meetei, Artist From Manipur July 8, 2019 A Chat With Yaoza From Manipur About His Travel Adventures June 17, 2019 Recipe of Healthy Ramen Noodles With Meat And Vegetables by Ksh Donny From Manipur June 15, 2019 A Chat With Theiyaphi Mahongnao, Nail Artist From Manipur & Founder of Lincy’s Nail Bar in Hyderabad June 14, 2019 A Chat With Rinreichon Angkang, Student And Author From Manipur To Talk ABout Her Recently Launched Debut Book, “Blue Is Not One Of Her Favorite Colors” June 11, 2019 Recipe Of ‘Smoked Pork Belly’ By Chon Jamang From Manipur June 8, 2019 A Chat With Wungyophy A Shipo, Cabin Crew At Etihad Airways, About Her Travel Experience Across The World June 4, 2019 #RECIPE | ‘Pan Fried Chicken Thigh With Purple Rice’ – By Thanyo Lungleng From Manipur June 1, 2019 ‘I Want My Art To Help People Appreciate The Beauty In The Smallest Things In Life’, A Chat With Thokchom Sony, Artist From Manipur May 28, 2019 A Trip to Riha Village, Manipur with Vimim and Her Friends May 23, 2019 Recipe of ‘Creamy Tuscan Salmon With Spinach’ by Raman Okram from Manipur May 18, 2019 Quick and Easy Recipe of Shrimps with Chives – by Wormung from Manipur May 11, 2019 “My Art Is Based On Cultural And Ethnic Identity” – A Chat With K Free Themreichan, Artist From Manipur May 9, 2019 Story of the Seed Sowing Festival ‘Luita Phanit’ Celebrated in Somdal Village, Manipur — by Thanmiso Khamrang May 8, 2019 In Conversation with June Neelu, a Software Engineer and a Passionate Musician from Manipur May 6, 2019 Recipe for Simple Oats Cake Made without Sugar or Flour – By Ksh Donny From Manipur May 4, 2019 “The Raincloak Man” – Photo By Nganing Shimray From Ukhrul, Manipur May 2, 2019 Recipe Of A Dried River Fish And Spring Onion From Manipur By Naosing Moinao April 27, 2019 In Conversation With Alkis Meiphok, Freelance Photographer From Manipur April 16, 2019 “Dancing Is A Part Of My Life For It Really Brings Me Happiness” – A Chat With 20-Year-Old Sorenzan Vashum, Dancer From Manipur April 9, 2019 “My Art Is A Study And A Meditation On The Question Of Culture, Life And Narratives” – A Chat With Laishram Meena Devi, Artist From Manipur April 2, 2019 “Dark Days Will Be Many, But The Sea Will Calm Down and The Sun Will Shine Again”- A Chat with Chirmi Shimray from Manipur, author of “The Sea And I” March 28, 2019 Recipe Of “Roasted Lamb Leg” By Raman Okram From Manipur March 16, 2019 “My Job Takes Me Around the World and Introduces Me to New Cultures” – A Chat With Sangeeta Sharma, Cabin Crew For Qatar Airways from Manipur March 13, 2019 Hair and Makeup Artist Edward Siro From Manipur is Here to Amaze Us With His Stunning Bridal Works March 4, 2019 “Classical Music Has Taught Me To Be Patient, Disciplined, Humble, Gentle” – A Chat With Ungrumso Raman, Western Classical Guitarist From Manipur February 25, 2019 This Pink Orchid Flower “Wuyawon”, Native to Shingcha Village Of Manipur Is Attracting Thousands Of Visitors February 22, 2019 “I Want People To Experience The Beautiful Transformative Power Of A Tattoo” – A Chat With Tattoo Artist, Angel Zimik From Manipur February 18, 2019 “Baked Eggs In Hash Brown With Bacon” For Breakfast With Raman Okram From Manipur February 9, 2019 “I Want People to Discover the Rich Cultural Diversity of Manipur Through my Art” – Chat with Young Artist Arambam Newton Singh February 7, 2019 Meet The Sisters Behind Crochet Doll Venture “Handmade Cottage” from Manipur. February 4, 2019 Move Over K-POP Girl Bands! Here’s “5feet” – An All Girls Dance Group From North-East Of India January 31, 2019 A Passionate Writer, Yuimi Vashum From Manipur Talks About Empowering Victims of Sexual Violence In Her Debut Book, “Love, Lust And Loyalty” January 30, 2019 In Conversation With “Red Light Passengers” – A North Eastern Pop Rock Band Based Out Of Delhi January 28, 2019 RECIPE | Ksh Donny from Manipur Makes Japanese Onigirazu and Korean Kimbap using Local Black Rice January 19, 2019 “I Want to Put North East India on The Global Fashion Map” – Fashion Designer Reena Ahanthem from Manipur Talks About Her Fashion Aspirations and Next Moves January 17, 2019 “Travelling Is Like A Soul Searching For Me And It’s Addictive” – Syria Chongtham Monnin From Manipur Talks About Her Travel Adventures Around The World January 15, 2019 #RECIPE | Spicy Manipuri Pork Dish with Culantro “Burma Dhania” December 29, 2018 Manipuri Recipe | Chicken Cooked With Ginger, Garlic And Local Herbs December 28, 2018 #RECIPE | Manipuri Dish – Spicy Fermented Pork with Escargot (Tharoi) . November 24, 2018 A Chat With Mahelal Pukhrambam, Owner of Cafe “Steamin Mug” in Imphal – Famous for Its Cosy Space and Perfect Coffee November 21, 2018 A Chat with Rashingam Ngoruh, Wedding Photographer And Owner of “Cafe Timber” Imphal November 15, 2018 The One Cake Shop That Promises To Never Let You Down | A Chat With Yarmichon Mashangva, Owner of ‘The Rolling Pin Bakery’ in Ukhrul, Manipur. November 13, 2018 Recipe of the Famous ‘Black Rice Kheer’ from Manipur November 10, 2018 “The Small Village I Called Home Has Shaped The Way I See The World” – Jim Wungramyao Kasom from Manipur Talks About His Debut Book “Homecoming and Other Stories” November 5, 2018 Born To Be A Music Maker | Meet Soulful and Cheerful Singer-Songwriter and Vocal Coach, Maker Kashung from Manipur October 29, 2018 “Time Stood Still As We Came Across These Beautiful Row of Sunflowers in Langol Peak Garden in Tengnoupal District in Manipur” – Shanmi October 25, 2018 #Recipe | Quick and Easy Way To Make Manipur’s Favourite Salad Dish “Shingju” October 23, 2018 “Makeup Gave Me Wings to Fly – Even After Losing My Sight in One Eye” Meet NYX Face Award Winner Nimshim Jajo from Manipur October 11, 2018 “I Grew Up in a Broken Family – and That’s Where It All Began” 24-Year-Old Michelle Rungsung Talks About her Debut Book ‘Garden in a Graveyard’ October 9, 2018 Ziro Festival Of Music Special | Meet Augustine Shimray of Featherheads – A Multi Talented Musician and Artist Who Is Deeply Rooted and Proud of His Naga Culture September 27, 2018 NorthEast India Fashion | Street Style Trend Report From The Local Fashionistas of Arunachal, Manipur and Tripura September 21, 2018 This 18-Year-Old Photographer Has a Unique Talent of Capturing People in Their Most Beautiful Element | Meet Richard Pao From Manipur August 27, 2018 “Capturing Her Wrinkles Felt Like Capturing a Lifetime of Emotions – Frozen on Her Face” | Old Lady at Maring Village, Manipur by Gautam Raj August 11, 2018 Recipe of “Uti Thongba” Manipur’s Favorite Vegetarian Dish – Contributed by Tushar July 26, 2018 A Chat with the Owners of Forage Cafe in Manipur – Your Destination for Local Food and Mediterranean Cuisine April 24, 2018 “Hill Wild Chocolates” from Manipur are Made with Local Nuts and Seeds | A Chat with Founder Zeinorin Stephen February 19, 2018 Recipe | Stink Beans and Smoked Beef Chutney February 6, 2018 Faces | A gossip over a cup of tea January 26, 2018 Recipe | Fox Nut and Bitter Tomato Chutney January 23, 2018 Defying Society’s Beauty Standards with Art: Thokchom Sony | Visual Artist | Imphal & New Delhi December 18, 2017 Recipe | Manipuri Dish: Paan( Colocasia/Arbi) Eromba December 9, 2017 How This Young Designer from Ukhrul Is Breaking Through The Clutter In The Fashion Realm | Easternlight Zimik December 4, 2017 Her Writings are as Sincere and Perfect as Her Illustrations – Meet Lum Shaiza from Manipur December 1, 2017 Faces | Some Growing Up to Do November 22, 2017 Unearthing Manipur’s Pristine Beauty at Biisho Village | Travel November 14, 2017 Catching Up with Biak Hauzel | Wedding Photographer from Manipur October 7, 2017 Recipe | Kangshoi (Broth) – Naga Style September 25, 2017 Doodler Extraordinaire – Lungshai Leisan | Doodles, Illustrations and Comics September 19, 2017 Capturing The Unique Story of Two Souls | Photographer Manoj Sagolsem September 12, 2017 I Saved Up To Buy My First Camera | Wedding Photographer – Thangminlun Tonsing September 1, 2017 Praveen Khwairakpam | 23 Year Old Medical Student and Paper Craft Artist August 30, 2017 Sipping on Childhood Dreams | Meet the Founder of Dweller Teas – Eli Yambem July 27, 2017 Capturing Intimacy through Photographs | Artist and Photographer, Saint Kamei June 21, 2017 Meet This Talented 18 Year Old Freestyle Photographer from Manipur | Goutam Raj Thoudam June 5, 2017 Meet Mangka Mayanglambam – An Inspirational Manipuri Folk Performer. April 13, 2017 This is How Fashionable Women from Northeast India Wear their Mekhelas March 30, 2017 Love Heals | An Old Couple in Manipur March 25, 2017 Eight Women in Fashion from NorthEast India and What Sets Them Apart March 7, 2017 Kids Playing Piggyback Race in Manipur March 4, 2017 Suraj Nongmaithem: Connecting People through Photography February 17, 2017 Harajuku Inspired Fashion Designer | Chingngam September 2, 2016 Naga Food in Belgium | Lulu’s Tribal Kitchen July 6, 2016 Interested in Becoming a Contributor for Manipur? Write to us at info@rootsandleisure.com or fill the form below: Name * First Last Email Address * Message *