The Tiddim Road was where the Japanese 33rd Division (the ‘White Tigers’) faced off with the 17th Indian Division (the ‘Black Cats’), the main British force in the area, during the Battle of Imphal. Just off it is Moirang, where men of the Indian National Army (INA) planted the Indian tricolour, which featured a springing tiger, for the first time on the mainland.
The Tiddim Road Tour gives you a chance to discover this intriguing story, and much more. Heading out of Imphal on the Tiddim Road, this guided tour takes in the only Japanese War Memorial in India; battlefields along the way, including the town of Ningthoukhong where two Victoria Crosses were awarded in June 1944; the only INA Memorial Complex in the world at Moirang; Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeast India; and, depending on the time available, Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
Daniele de Rossi: Italy World Cup winner and Roma legend retires aged 36
Italy World Cup winner Daniele de Rossi has announced his retirement at the age of 36.
De Rossi has left Argentine side Boca Juniors, who he joined in the summer, and ends an 18-year career.
Prior to joining Boca, De Rossi spent his entire career at Serie A club Roma, who he played for 616 times.
The Italian, who won the World Cup in 2006, told a news conference he was retiring to spend more time with his family.
"I played against the best in the world and I was able to do the career I wanted," De Rossi said.
"I am happy with my life, I played on two teams that I really love. One meant everything and the other got me inside as I expected".
De Rossi is Italy's fourth most-capped player with 117 caps and Francesco Totti is the only player to have made more appearances for Roma than the midfielder.
He rejected an offer of a director's role at Roma at the end of last season and signed for Boca to continue his playing career, but he has been limited to just six appearances, largely because of injury.
"An absolutely fantastic football career comes to an end," Roma said.
"Thank you for so many incredible memories, Daniele."
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The Tiddim Road Tour gives you a chance to discover this intriguing story, and much more. Heading out of Imphal on the Tiddim Road, this guided tour takes in the only Japanese War Memorial in India; battlefields along the way, including the town of Ningthoukhong where two Victoria Crosses were awarded in June 1944; the only INA Memorial Complex in the world at Moirang; Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeast India; and, depending on the time available, Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
Daniele de Rossi: Italy World Cup winner and Roma legend retires aged 36
Italy World Cup winner Daniele de Rossi has announced his retirement at the age of 36.
De Rossi has left Argentine side Boca Juniors, who he joined in the summer, and ends an 18-year career.
Prior to joining Boca, De Rossi spent his entire career at Serie A club Roma, who he played for 616 times.
The Italian, who won the World Cup in 2006, told a news conference he was retiring to spend more time with his family.
"I played against the best in the world and I was able to do the career I wanted," De Rossi said.
"I am happy with my life, I played on two teams that I really love. One meant everything and the other got me inside as I expected".
De Rossi is Italy's fourth most-capped player with 117 caps and Francesco Totti is the only player to have made more appearances for Roma than the midfielder.
He rejected an offer of a director's role at Roma at the end of last season and signed for Boca to continue his playing career, but he has been limited to just six appearances, largely because of injury.
"An absolutely fantastic football career comes to an end," Roma said.
"Thank you for so many incredible memories, Daniele."
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Belated birthday wishes bro.. wishing u a joyful & successful year..