Myanmar’s State Counsellor was recently deposed and arrested along with other leaders of her ruling party – National League for Democracy (NLD). The Leader of Tatmadaw, the Military, Min Aung Hlaing
Monday, 2nd March, 2026
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They clearly mentioned, no presents, only your presence! I muttered as my wife came out of our home carrying a huge gift.Thats what they all say, said the wife wisely, but you will always see people slipping in
Pink pajamas! I roared as I tore opened the parcel and looked at the pajamas that the online store had sent me, I ordered brown not pink!Check whether its comfortable! said the practical wife.But who wears pink
As I see more and more youngsters in the country jailed because they dared question, I remember an episode involving my own daughter, who decided to voice her protest. No, it wasnt about climate change or farme
Very often when I send my column to the papers after writing, I never know who it has touched and what the results of my words are, and I think how often we are so impatient to see the results of some effort we
Theres a war going on and its time we became aware of it, or well soon be destroyed. And its not the battle twixt the virus and the vaccine, which even though deadly, still isnt laying low its foes, as the one
Rupin Sharma, IPS I started off with an incident which prodded me to write on stolen vehicles and their links with people in Nagaland – whether as criminals or as consumers or as victims. The past few
The mechanic whod come over to repair my broken fender, stood in front of my car, Sir! he said happily, as soon as I got sahib's phone call, I took my spanners, pliers, hammer and screwdriver…And jack! I remi
Twas a few years ago, a sense of sadness crept over me, and I wrote this piece:She leaves tomorrow, my little one, back to the US to complete her studies. This morning I peeped into her bedroom, and the mirror
Tis not often Liberty Island ferrymen and those that ply the Ellis island ferry around New York show agitation. She was crying, said a ferryman to his wife that night, I swear I saw them tears roll down the Sta
I love playing cricket, and even now am called down by the local Royal Blues team to play for them, especially when they have a player short. They tell me they love the four I pull over the bowlers head and I l
The old government architect smiled to himself as he sat at the tea shop he frequented. His assistant who sat next to him though appeared a tad worried.No more will people sneer at me and ask what have you buil
It was while looking through the window glass I saw the crow. He was looking directly at me, and I knew he wanted his feed. I opened the window to put his food on an upturned pot which served as his table, but
Prof G T Thong The editorial of The Morung Express, “At what cost?” dated 9 February 2021 reminded us of the 2nd-February-disaster in the Paglapahar area of the National Highway 29. Portions of t
We all love looking at old photos dont we? We show our set of old snaps to all and sundry, maybe trying to tell people we were once young and innocent and good looking! The worst is when someone looks at an old
Rupin Sharma, IPS Q11. What does police do if I have stolen vehicle? Ans - If the police come to a conclusion that you are in possession of stolen vehicle; they may do any or all of the following: -
Its when I brush my teeth I think! Yes, thats a bit strange isnt it? But the comfortable feel of toothbrush bristles on my willing to be massaged teeth lull me into a relaxed state and thats when ideas, thought
"Would you like to see the pictures clicked?" the old lady asked me as I sat at a restaurant in Chicago, where I have come to stay for a few days. I looked at her, she had been sitting alone at the next table a
Initially, as news of the horrible virus spread, terrified people hurried for flimsy masks available at stores, rummaged for thicker, longer ones the shopkeeper said, would keep them safe not just from the viru
Are you eating crumbs falling under the table?Right next to where I write this column everyday, I have a large window, and am visited most all the time by a host of different birds and many squirrels. They come
