John Zothansanga

John Zothansanga is an Aizawl based contributor for IndianExpress.com and specialises in football.

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How a homegrown label revolutionised online fashion retail in MizoramSubscriber Only

September 13, 2018 12:20 IST

Three sisters started Vakiria in 2005 — today the brand, run almost exclusively by women, is the face of Mizoram’s online fashion industry

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

Mizoram Congress leaders deny reports of joining Mizo National FrontSubscriber Only

September 08, 2018 21:25 IST

Without naming anyone, K. Vanlalvena, the general secretary of MNF said, "The only thing I can say is the official list of the party nominees for the upcoming state election will be out soon."

Sat, Sep 08, 2018

Mizoram: Civil society members intensify demand for removal of Mamit DC over Bru electoral roll revision

Mizoram: Civil society members demand removal of Mamit DC over Bru electoral roll revisionSubscriber Only

September 08, 2018 19:02 IST

When contacted by the Indian Express, Choudhary chose not to talk too much about the issue. "I am just doing my job. I don't have much to say," he replied.

Sat, Sep 08, 2018

Mizoram Premier League kicks off for the 2018 seasonSubscriber Only

September 01, 2018 12:01 IST

On Friday, Mizoram sports minister Zodintluanga kicked off the league for seven successive seasons. The first match will take place on September 6 in Aizawl.

Sat, Sep 01, 2018

Asian Games 2018: The making of Lalremsiami, Indian hockey’s brightest prospectSubscriber Only

August 19, 2018 23:42 IST

Lalremsiami, youngest player in India women's hockey team, hails from a small village in Mizoram and is playing the Asian Games.

Mon, Aug 20, 2018

Mizoram celebrated Independence Day with what they know and love bestSubscriber Only

August 15, 2018 21:04 IST

Across Mizoram, Independence Day special football tournaments were underway, participated in by professional and amateurs, men and women alike.

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Mizoram finally gets its first medical collegeSubscriber Only

August 09, 2018 12:13 IST

According to the director of the college, Lallukhum Fimate, the medical college will admit 100 students per year with 15 per cent of seats reserved for General Category, 15% for NRI and 70% for local students, though the central quota is yet to be filled for this year.

Fri, Aug 10, 2018

In Mizoram, Zonet Cable TV slots sports on prime time

In Mizoram, a television network wins big by slotting sports on prime timeSubscriber Only

August 02, 2018 14:26 IST

Television channels in Mizoram were all about entertainment news, music and politics until Zonet gave a prime time space for sports.

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Meet NT Lalbiakkima — the boxer who trained by running around Mizoram with a heavy stoneSubscriber Only

July 23, 2018 17:53 IST

His family couldn’t afford dumbbells, but that was no deterrent for 22-year-old NT Lalbiakkima — who trained by running around his village in Mizoram with a heavy stone. Today, he’s one of the most promising names in the Indian boxing circuit.

Mon, Jul 23, 2018

Lalpekhlua, whose paycheque amounts to Rs 1.3 crores per year, started his footballing journey as a defender

Meet the Mizo Sniper who has taken the Indian footballing scene by stormSubscriber Only

July 21, 2018 20:09 IST

Mizoram’s nippy, young striker Jeje Lalpekhlua — also India’s second highest paid footballer — on the art of scoring goals.

Sat, Jul 21, 2018

Tetea Hmar: Meet the man who revolutionised football in MizoramSubscriber Only

July 15, 2018 14:37 IST

How a history graduate with no proven track record in football administration has revolutionised the game in Mizoram.

Sun, Jul 15, 2018

28 years on, Laldenga is still Mizoram’s tallest leaderSubscriber Only

July 14, 2018 08:27 IST

Laldenga became the first chief minister of a full-fledged Mizoram state in 1987. However, his reign at the top was short-lived as he was soon toppled due to defections from his party in 1988.

Sat, Jul 14, 2018

India’s first dedicated Centre for Disability Studies opens in MizoramSubscriber Only

July 09, 2018 21:01 IST

The Centre will offer two-week short-term courses, a post-graduate diploma in a subject related to disability and will also conduct several research works in the field.

Mon, Jul 09, 2018