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Menghaobi: The Fair One

Decoding Irom

Theatre veterans Shanta Gokhale and Mahesh Dattani have collaborated to bring to the stage the conflicts and struggles...

1 Jan 2019 6:36 PM GMT

The Iron Lady of Manipur Irom Sharmila gave birth to twin girls on May 12, Mothers Day in Bengaluru. (Photo: Instagram @sanskaarisass)

Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila becomes mother to twin girls

The human rights activist, who carried out the world's longest hunger strike for the repealing of AFSPA, gave birth to...

13 May 2019 10:25 AM GMT

Rights activist Irom Sharmila. (Photo: PTI)

Irom Sharmila to marry her long-time partner Desmond Coutinho in TN

She filed the application for registration of marriage under Hindu Marriage Act Wednesday evening in Kodaikanal, Tamil...

13 July 2017 3:20 PM GMT

Rights activist Irom Sharmila. (Photo: PTI)

Irom Sharmila to marry Briton in Kerala?

After denial of the passport, Sharmila is said to have planned to solemnise her marriage in Kerala.

3 May 2017 10:12 PM GMT

In Modi era, Opp must change tactics

Pseudo-development linked to the rise of an increasing authoritarian society is the battle before us.

20 March 2017 9:01 PM GMT

Iron Lady' enters politics after 16 years of fasting

Irom Sharmila is also taking the help of social media to spread her message.

29 Jan 2017 1:10 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally at Langjing Achouba ground, Imphal West. (Photo: PTI)

As Manipur simmers, will the lotus bloom?

This is for the first time in 15 years that the Congress is faced with a real Opposition that is threatening to unseat...

3 March 2017 11:49 PM GMT

Will Iron Sharmila's fight against AFSPA turn tables in Manipur?

Despite her recognition and fame, Sharmila appears to have failed to generate much interest among the voters.

3 March 2017 12:53 PM GMT

Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila.

Will take on Manipur CM in Assembly polls: Irom Sharmila

In October last, the 44-year-old activist had formed her own party, the Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance.

2 Jan 2017 2:17 PM GMT

Irom Chanu Sharmila (Photo: PTI/File)

Irom Sharmila to live among tribals in Kerala after poll debacle

Sources close to her said that she would spend around one month in Attappadi, one of the largest tribal settlements of...

15 March 2017 7:19 AM GMT

Irom Chanu Sharmila (Photo: PTI/File)

Irom Sharmila loses in Manipur: Self sacrifice doesn't get votes

The 44-year-old rights activist, who contested against CM Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency, could manage to secure...

11 March 2017 1:07 PM GMT

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who last year ended her 16-year long fast arrives to cast her vote at a polling booth in Khurai, Imphal, Manipur. (Photo: PTI)

Manipur Assembly election result: Irom Sharmila gets just 90 votes,...

The 44-year-old rights activist had contested the Assembly polls from Thoubal Assembly against the three-time Chief...

11 March 2017 6:31 AM GMT