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08/06/2026

A Blessed Reunion with 107-Year-Old Rev. Ayui Raman – Oldest Living Ordained Minister Among the Tangkhuls and in Manipur

Last week, on our way to New Delhi, my wife and I visited Needy Hime Academy n Mapao Zingtun village, about 25 km from Imphal. I had the joy of speaking to the students during their summer retreat.

What a special privilege it was to meet again this remarkable man. As we were about to depart, he stood up and insisted on praying for us. He prayed earnestly for my wife and me — a moment we will always treasure. He also shared how inspired he was after watching my wife’s Tangkhul learning video on YouTube. Motivated by her effort, he has now started learning English at 107! His dream is to study at university level so he can preach in English one day. He continues learning daily from lecturers at right next to the academy.

His parting words touched us deeply: “Let us all be faithful servants no matter where we are, and we will surely meet each other in paradise” Grateful for this divine appointment and living testimony of faith!

07/06/2026

Every time we leave home, a piece of our heart stays behind.

05/06/2026

From a small village in Manipur to my first FIFA World Cup. Grateful to Business Insider for featuring my journey. ⚽🙏

Have a read about my journey to the World Cup and how I managed to get my tickets in the links.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the most expensive ever. Eight fans reveal how much they're spending to attend.

03/06/2026

Our family is far from perfect — we still struggle with communication, understanding, and consistent support.
But one thing I always remind my siblings: we don’t get to choose family. God gave them to us.

This photo after Sunday service was total chaos to make happen, but that’s exactly why I love it — honest, real, and beautifully imperfect. We miss those who couldn’t be here, especially our brother Ashung and sister Shanpamla, but they’re forever in our hearts.

If your family feels imperfect too, cherish them anyway. Love them through the struggles — they are your greatest treasure.

Grateful for this beautifully imperfect family. ❤️

02/06/2026

POV: Wife gave me ONE laundry task… 😜😂

01/06/2026

Plum season has officially begun here in the village in Northeast India 😝🍑

30/05/2026

Haha… roti (chapati) night 😅🔥
The heat is on.

28/05/2026

A small update from the village 😜🤣
Peach and plum season has officially begun! 🍑🍑🌿

26/05/2026

Today, while dropping Mom at our paddy field in the scorching sun, we took a break under a shady tree. Nearby was a wild hill palm tree full of young fruits. We picked a few and shared the soft white inner seeds — our first taste of the season together.

When young and unripe like this, we eat the tender white seed inside. As they mature, the outer layer becomes sweet and is eaten instead. They taste somewhat like dates, though much smaller than the ones commonly found in the Middle East.

This palm is known as Phoenix sylvestris (wild date palm), locally called Thangtup in Manipuri. It grows naturally across Ukhrul, various parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and nearby Indo-Myanmar hill regions. Our own village sits at about 5600 feet above sea level, where these palms thrive even in cooler mountain climates.

Interestingly, we also use the fresh leaves of this palm during Palm Sunday to decorate the church, as everyone enters shouting “Hosanna!” Some people also use the leaves for decorations during weddings and special events. For many young people growing up in the villages, these palm leaves are also where we first learn to weave small baskets and make little toys while walking back home from the paddy fields.

Grateful for these simple moments and for everything our land provides.

Have you come across this palm in your area? What’s the local name for it where you live? Share below 👇