Ima(Mother) keithel(market)or Nupi(Women)keithel is one of the largest women market of the world which is only managed by women.Seeing the Market,one cant ignored that Manipuri women have high entrepreneurship skills and 80% of women are employed and is one of the highest in India. Around 3000 stalls are being managed by women.No doubt the sales and marketing skills of all the women in the market are very fascinated and try to sell the products as fast as possible by making the consumers happy at the end of the day deriving a win-win situation on both the sides. Ima market is also a high tourist spot which is situated in the heart of the Imphal Valley attracting many of people who comes to visit Imphal.

Whenever I visit Dilli haat,I always stopped by at this corner just to listen to the melodious music played by my old fren with his musical instrument,he plays different tunes,sounds of music ranging from sad,melancholy to very romantic songs at times.His face reacts to the music he plays,he closes his eyes deeply whenever he plays very emotional and sad ones ,his face becomes lighter whenever he plays a light music.He is always being crowded with kids because every kids wants to own the instrument he sells or otherwise he is always playing with his instrument entertaining all the visitors,and it seems nobody wants to disturb his rythym and concentration,but i just ask before taking this snap"Please smile",he nodded and gave a quick smile for my camera.His smile warms the cold wintry evening.Thanks so much..... I wish you all the happiness...

After so many years I got to see Manipuri dance when i went for my nephew's foundation day of his school in Manipur.I felt so lucky to be a part of that function because it is a rare sight for me to catch the Manipuri performances after coming out of Manipur.And with so much of hectic schedule I cant attend Manipuri dance when it is perfomed in many auditoriums in Delhi.Manipuri dance is one of the 6 classical dance of India.It is purely religious and more of spritual connection.The dance depicts more of the religious activities and the daily activities of people staying in the state.It is considered to be softest,mildest and mostly it involves lots of hands and body movements but one of the most graceful and lyrical dances of the world.It is basically performed in Temples and religious functions. It has different dance forms like Ras Leela,Phung Cholom,Khamba-Thoibi,Maibi,Thabal Chongba etc....all these dance forms are all based on themes and involves instruments.Like Ras Leela is

I have always been asked by my friends about the speciality of my country,and I just replied them in one word "Diversity" What I always like and fel proud of my country is its "diversity", be it in its arts and culture,languages,and its people.It is impossible to speak all the languages orall the existing traditions to follow but there are deep cultural continuties that tie all of us together. To feel its vibrancy and colours of Indian culture,The one roof place called "Dilli haat" offers the Indian experience in microcosm. A "destination in itself" offering a beautiful amalgam of craft,food and cultural activities of India. I have never found Dilli haat empty even in weekdays,rather always buzzed with people from all over the world exploring the upgraded version of traditional Indian markets which offer ample of varities ranging from handloom,Crafts,to gems,beads,fabric and drapery etc... The handlooms range are limitless ,consisting of Ikats f

Every friday even though we advertisers are busy schdeduling, planning for our weekend plans,we always look forward for friday in our office as it's the best day .... a theme day...like "Happy Feet day" where we have to wear Black and white,all Devills day,White day,Chakde Madison Day,dandiya Day,Heart day,Cancer awareness day...basically we dont missed out any day for celebrations and the concern for any Cause...and the most exciting part is our union for our photo- sessions where we poised at our best level and give a good shot... I think part of "Fun at work" should be encouraged where we are given a chance to interact more and involved more and get to know many more exciting facets of unknown person...the fun side of the most serious person in the office....and moreover we get a break from our dear rows of excel sheets.... so its all our day...thank god its' friday.....

Brunch is the word which I always associate with weekends,’cos I have the pleasure of getting up late and try something innovative and interesting gastronomic platter calling it as a heavy and tasty Brunch since it is possible on my holidays only. But my concept of Brunch found a new meaning when I to Goa for 5-6 days. Everyday was the day of royal luxury Brunch which I always associate in weekends. Maybe this time,I was quite prepared not to overload myself with heavy breakfast, lunch and dinner so that I can have good time in the beaches playing around (In Goa you tend to have all the possible sea food available there gulping down with some good drinks). So my days normally start finding out the best restaurants and Hotels which is located near the beach side and which can give me the best Goan ethnic cuisine and food. My search got completed with some help from my sister (who did quite a good research in Goan food and restaurant) and the locals who stay there and also all the shopke

" Shopping" by the definition means examining of goods and services from retailers with intent to buy and it is considered as a leisure activity by some people,of course some people dont take it as a recreational activity as it involves lots of selection and deciding factor for the purchase. To me Shopping is combination of getting wat i want to buy ( my needs),a therapy(retail) and most of all seeing the behaviour of the consumers...i think if the word "Shopping" didnt exist,i would not have come on this earth and it seems i am made for this ....and i am going to experience more and more...i just need an excuse to get into my shoes and get out for the market or shopping spree..like i had yesterday...aparna called me in the morning before my office asking me to do some wedding shopping( oops bridal shopping!!!)for her coming wedding on dec....i took the detail by asking wat she wants and she sent me a msg regarding the sizes and material of wat she wants .....i was