About Me
The story behind the blog, the code, and the culture.
Hello, I'm Banishwor Athokpam
Welcome! I am Banishwor Athokpam, known in the digital space as Bani.
From an early age, I have harbored a deep desire to preserve Meitei heritage and culture. As I grew older and wanted to learn more about our history, I realized a major problem: the data on the internet is extremely limited. The valuable information that does exist is often buried in deep articles, old newspaper archives, or traditional websites like epao.net.
While these sources are incredibly valuable, they can be hard to find and aren't always presented in a way that captures the interest of the younger generation and the modern mainstream public.
My Approach: Curating & Modernizing
I want to be entirely transparent: I am an MCA (Master of Computer Applications) graduate, not a professional historian or cultural expert.
My approach is simple but necessary. I collect historical information already available on the internet, rewrite it for clarity, and redesign it into this modern, accessible blog format. I am learning along the way, serving as a digital bridge between our ancestral roots and today's technology.
Because I am always learning, if you find any historical inaccuracies or mistakes in my articles, please feel free to reach out and rectify me via the Contact page!
My Apps & Technical Projects
Beyond writing for this blog, my primary work involves crafting modern, user-friendly mobile applications and software. Many of these bridge cultural heritage and everyday utility for the Manipuri community. Some of my key projects include:
Yek Salai - Meitei Clan
A comprehensive digital guide to Meitei cultural heritage, preserving the traditional clan system and marriage customs.
Manipur Calculator
A utility combining traditional Manipuri land and gold units with modern financial calculators.
Manipur Calendar (Coming Soon)
A culturally authentic calendar featuring the traditional Manipuri calendar system and Meitei Mayek.
More Projects on GitHub
I have built several other technical projects and apps. You can view all of them on my developer portfolio.