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GUWAHATI

TURNS INTO A WOMEN TRAFFICKING HUB RAHUL CHANDA

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y elder sister was sold to a man in Gangapur, Rajasthan for Rs. 10,000 by one of her friends who is also married to a man from the same place,” said 28-year-old Jhumki (name changed). This is not a story that Guwahatians will hear for the first time. Women trafficking is a major problem in Assam and in spite of the various measures taken by the government and the administration, females are being trafficked to different places in India from Assam turning Guwahati into a transit point. And it is not just a transit point, with illegal brothels and some public places used as a point of sale and purchase for immoral trafficking, the city is also a source and a destination for women trafficking.

Jhumki’s story of courage Chapter 1 In an exclusive interview to G Plus, Jhumki explained how cops arrested her husband for being linked with an immoral trafficking case. She expressed, “Around one and half years back, a girl was brought to my maternal home by someone from Dhemaji. My father and mother own a shop and are busy with it most of the time. I never thought it could have been something illegal, but I remember that often, many women from places like Boko, Barpeta and Dhemaji used to visit my maternal home and stayed there for 15 – 20 days. I was married and used to stay with my husband, so, whenever I used to visit my parents, I noticed a lot of people from various places visiting them. Many guys too used to visit my parents. I never thought that they would be involved in sex trade. But when this girl from Dhemaji was taken by the cops and medically examined, it seems the report said that she was being sexually exploited for a long time. The cops arrested my parents and husband too.” Problem area – innocence, unawareness and unsolved doubts Chapter 2 On enquiring why the cops arrested Jhumki’s husband, she said, “Once that Dhemaji girl even visited our house with my parents, so, the

cops might have suspected that even my husband was involved in the flesh trade business.” Her husband who was sitting beside her, wanted to add something more to the story. Problem – Even relatives can be involved in illegal activities, which can lead to prosecution along with them. One needs to be knowledgeable about people’s intentions and motives.

Transit, source & destination

Number of antihuman trafficking units in Assam

Total human trafficking cases registered since establishment of anti-human trafficking units in Assam (July 2011 to July 2013)

Chapter 3 Jhumki’s husband Manoj (name changed) said, “Initially the cops did not arrest me. After hearing about my in-laws’ arrest, I went to the police station to find out what exactly had happened. The cops explained that the girl from Dhemaji was trafficked and that they were using the girl for commercial sex trade. They further informed me that my in-laws have been involved in trafficking for a long time and that their house was also being used as a brothel. I had suspicions and so I used to always ask my wife not to visit her parents place alone. But I was never sure.”

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Nos. of children and women rescued since July 2011

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People arrested in connection with trafficking cases

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Problem – Ignorance and failure to report suspicious behaviour. Chapter 4 Manoj further explained, “As I love my wife, I tried to get my in-laws out of the police station. The cops asked for Rs 10000 for their release. In spite of being a daily wage earner, I managed the money and went to the police station the next day, but my in-laws were not there. I called up the concerned cop and he asked me to come to a different place with the money. I reached there and found my in-laws with my 8-year-old sister in-law in the police vehicle. The cops then asked me for the money and said that they would release my in-laws at the police station after completing some formalities. I disagreed and insisted that I would give the money at the station only after they release my in-laws. They were adamant and finally they released only my sisterin-law by taking Rs 1000. I returned to my house and the next day they came and arrested me. I don’t know the laws, but I was released after 3 months along with my in-laws for which my father had to pay a huge

Source: CID

“Guwahati is a destination, source and a transit point for girls. There are discos and bars which are used for commercial sexual exploitation. Women trafficking is a serious problem in Assam and nothing much has been done to tackle this menace. We have shelter homes for the rescued victims like Ujala at Sixth Mile which has around 276 victims rescued from various places since 2009. We also have Swadhar at Pub Sarania. It houses 300 victims, rescued since 2005. We train them to become beauticians, tailors and others. We have some projects funded by the government but the fund flow is not regular and hence, we have to run by taking loans.”

Dr. Rajeeb Sharma GOLD general secretary

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Cop speak amount. My wife too, sold away all her jewelleries and our assets like TV, LPG and some utensils. We are now trying to start a new life and even our in-laws understood their mistake.” Problem – corruption, illiteracy, unawareness and poverty Chapter 5 As Jhumki told us that her sister was sold in Rajasthan, we asked her to explain the entire situation. She said, “Her sister’s friend who is married to someone in Rajasthan took her and sold her. We came to know about it after 15 days. Now she is married to that man and also has a kid. We visited the place where she lives and discovered that a lot of women from Assam are married to many men in that place.” She also continued that, “It is a rumour about people there abusing our women. My sister is very happy there and visits us very often. My brother-in-law also comes to Guwahati and stays with us. We are like a family now. People there are rich and also help their families with financial support which is counted as buying or trafficking.” Problem – poverty, high ambitions and false promises This might be an analysis by Jhumki, but there are also cases and records, which say that women are trafficked to Rajasthan from Assam in false pretext of marriage, but are later abused, exploited and sold for labour work or commercial sex exploitation.

Mukesh Sahai , ADG of the CID revealed that there are 14 antitrafficking units across Assam and they work with various NGOs, government bodies and the society to combat human trafficking. He said, “CID is a nodal agency which keeps combating human trafficking associating with various NGOs, media and social bodies. Last year, Assam was declared the best state in combating human trafficking but still the problem exists for various reasons. Poverty, illiteracy and rising ambitions are some reasons which help the traffickers to easily lure the women of this state.” Talking specifically about Guwahati, the ADG said, “Guwahati is mainly a transit point but it is also a source and destination for the traffickers.” He further added that women are mostly trafficked from the hill districts, tea garden areas, erosion hit and backward places. He also mentioned that the trafficked women are taken mainly to places like Delhi, Mumbai, South India, Siliguri, Rajasthan and Haryana. The main reasons of trafficking are economic and commercial sexual exploitation.

Immoral Trafficking According to the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956, “brothel“ includes any house, room, conveyance or place, or any portion of any house, room, conveyance or place, which is used for purposes of sexual exploitation or abuse for the gain of another person or for the mutual gain of two or more prostitutes. Similarly, “prostitution” means the sexual exploitation or abuse of persons for commercial purposes or for con-

Number of cases registered under Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act during the period from 2005 to 2012 (Upto June) in Assam Present position of the cases

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sideration in money or in any other kind, and the expression “prostitute” shall be construed accordingly. So, if we talk about Assam and Guwahati in particular, there are houses, bars and some public places used as brothels. According to our sources, Guwahati also has good number of illegal brothels.

Protective home A ‘Protective home’ means an institution, by whatever name called, in which persons who are in need of care and protection, may be kept. Global Organisation for Life Development (GOLD) is an NGO based in Guwahati which works towards the cause of women victims rescued from various destinations who were being trafficked from Assam for economic and commercial sexual exploitation. GOLD general secretary Dr. Rajeeb Sharma said, “Guwahati is a destination, source and a transit point for

girls. There are discos and bars which are used for commercial sexual exploitation. Women trafficking is a serious problem in Assam and nothing much has been done to tackle this menace. We have shelter homes for the rescued victims like Ujala at Sixth Mile which has around 276 victims rescued from various places since 2009. We also have Swadhar at Pub Sarania. It houses 300 victims, rescued since 2005. We train them to become beauticians, tailors and others. We have some projects funded by the government but the fund flow is not regular and hence, we have to run by taking loans.” He further added that anyone can become a member of GOLD but they should have a commitment towards the society and a will to fight social evils. There is no question that commitment towards the society and the will to fight social evils is necessary to do something for the society, but unless people stop being greedy and

fall prey to traffickers who lure innocent women, the decrease in the evil practise will not be seen. On the side, it is also important to point out that as citizens or more so as fellow human beings, it is everyone’s duty to be aware of any illegal practices happening in and around the city and taking the necessary steps to prevent it. For unless there is a collective effort, the exploiters will always find new ways to go about their shady, immoral and inhuman practices.

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Governor interacts with young minds of Guwahati The winners of Surya Gold Cement Essay Competition 2013 recently got the opportunity to meet the Governor of Assam and have a cuppa with him

Guwahati, 5th December: Honourable Governor of Assam, Shri J B Patnaik along with Honourable First Lady, Jayanti Patnaik met 15 students from city schools at his official residence, Raj Bhavan. These students were amongst the top 15 finalists out of the almost 300 candidates who participated in the Surya Gold Cement initiated essay competition - Fresh Ideas for a Stronger Assam that took place last month at Royal Global School, Guwahati. The Governor of the State interacted with these bright children on the importance of education for the development of Assam which was also the theme of the essay competition. He stressed on the role of Education in shaping a civilized society and the Right to Education which is now a fundamental right conferred

Finalists of Surya Gold Cement Essay Competition 2013 at an interaction with Honourable Governor at Raj Bhavan.

upon the citizens by the Indian Constitution. He also outlined the fact how poverty and lack of Education is a vicious circle that needs to be eliminated from the Society. The essay competition has been judged by an eminent jury including Dr. Bibhash Chowdhury of Gauhati

University, Mr. Rafeeq Hazarika of The Assam Tribune, Dr. (Mrs.) Manmee Barbora of Gauhati Commerce College and Mr. Pranjal Sharma Basistha, Professor at Guwahati University . The announcement of the winners is expected on 18 December, 2013 in the city.

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KAMRUP AMONG HIGH HIV POSITIVE DISTRICTS

Mrinmoyee Hazarika

Both the metro and rural areas of the district fall under the high-risk ambit. Assam highly vulnerable for HIV transmission, because Assam has the large private health sector which caters to all North eastern states,

It is the gateway of the northeastern states. It is surrounded by three high prevalence states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland

Large number of female migrants from other North-eastern states, West Bengal, Nepal who have come to Assam for employment and education and gets involved in risk behaviour favourable for HIV transmission.

Large number of young population from the state is going to large cities for employment and get involves in high risk behaviour

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oncern grows for the city people as the district of Kamrup (both metro and rural) has fallen under the high positivity of HIV cases. In a clinical audit report carried out on the basis of the programme data registered in ICTC (Integrated counselling and testing centre), ART (Anti retroviral treatment) and TI (Target intervention) units of the state, it is mentioned that both the metro and rural areas of Kamrup district fall under the high risk districts of HIV prevalence. The same study carried out in 2012 also marked Cachar and Karimgang districts of Barak valley, Nagaon and Golaghat as other high HIV positivity districts in the state. “After Cachar, Kamrup (M) has the highest incidents of HIV positive cases in Assam. The findings of the client audit study, 2012, shows that 14.81% of the HIV cases are found to be positive in Kamrup (M) district, while the district of Kamrup (R) shows 4.97% HIV positive cases,” a source at Assam state AIDS control society (ASACS) told G Plus. Till September 30, 2013, a total number of 8580 HIV positive cases were detected across the state. Among those cases, 5229 are male and 2948 are female. Altogether 396 children and 7 transgenders were found to be positive with HIV. Moreover, upto the month of September, 2013, a total number of 5916 patients were registered in four ART centres of the state and out of those patients 3499 were registered in ART plus centre of GMCH. Among the patients registered in ART centres of the state, 2654 are still alive. The source at ASACS further mentioned, “The state of Assam is categorised as a low HIV prevalence state with an estimated adult HIV prevalence of 0.07% which is lower than the national prevalence of 0.27%. However, the adult HIV prevalence in the state has increased from 0.04% in 2007 to 0.07% in 2011. The state is highly vulnerable state for HIV transmission for various reasons.” The technical report of NACO, 2012 highlighted that Assam had an estimated 2,408 new HIV infections in 2011 and an estimated number of 12,804 people were living with HIV (PLHA) in the same year. The other surveys and reports on HIV prevalence conducted in the state also show a grim picture. The

Source: Client Audit study, July-Dec, 2012

Patients registered at four ART centres till 30th September, 2013 No of patients No of patients ART centres registered at alive at ART ART centres centres ART plus centre, GMCH 3499 1550 ART centre, SMCH 1651 679 ART centre, AMCH 627 318 ART centre, FAAMCH 139 107 Total 5916 2654

HIV sentinel surveillance data of 2010-11 mentions that HIV epidemic in the state is concentrated among high risk groups – Injecting drug users (IDU- 1.46%), men having sex with men (MSM – 1.40%) and female sex workers (FSW – 0.46%). “Although, the HIV prevalence among ANC clinic attendees, considered proxy for general popula-

tion, is low at 0.09%, a rising trend is observed at a lower level. The latest round of HIV sentinel surveillance, 2012-13, done among the ANC attendees show that the overall HIV prevalence is 0.16%,” the source at ASACS mentioned. Among the reasons behind the rising trend of HIV infections in the state, the migrant population and

HIV positive cases detected in the state upto 30th September, 2013 Male Female Transgender Children Total 5229 2948 7 396 8580 truckers may be considered responsible for spreading the disease. The client audit survey, 2012 stated that 12.15% of the migrating (out) population was found to be positive with HIV. 11.53% of migrating (in) and 11.49% of the truckers were found with HIV positive. The state of Assam along with the entire world observed world AIDS day on the first day of December. With an aim to attain zero new HIV infections, discrimination and zero AIDS related deaths, the concerned authority requested the common public to come forward to achieve the goal of an AIDS free society. It is

definitely a laudable effort, but only time can prove the true outcome of the effort.

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GUWAHATI TO WITNESS TWO SIMULTANEOUS FILM FESTIVALS THIS DECEMBER Subhrajit Roy

s the 44th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2013 wound up in Goa last week, where all together, 22 films from the North East were screened, in which 17 films were categorised in the package ‘Focus: North East’, it’s time for Guwahati to celebrate two simultaneous film festivals scheduled to be held this December. With an objective to promote quality and meaningful cinema among the audiences of the State, Gauhati Cine Club (GCC) is going to organise the 6th Guwahati Film Festival from December 10 to 16, 2013 at Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati. Apart from regular film screenings on weekly and fortnightly basis, GCC in association with Pragjyoti Sanskritik Samaj has already screened many award winning international films this year. Affiliated to the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI), this year GCC has the theme of ‘Celebrating Asian Films’ in this week-long extravaganza. On the other hand, ADDA, a socio cultural organisation dedicated to film and performing art has scheduled to celebrate the 10th ADDA Short Film Festival 2013 on December 15 at Jyoti Chitraban, Guwahati. ‘ADDA laid emphasis on short films and was glad to have overwhelming response both from the intellectuals and the mass alike over the years. It is the first ever short-film festival and unique in the whole North East, which is going to celebrate its 10th edition. ADDA has always been a platform for new movie makers, where they have im-

mense opportunity for exchange of knowledge, information, ideas and culture. This year we have also decided to screen some award winning films with special focus on documentaries. We have already received a bountiful of entries from Delhi, Mumbai as well as the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata,’ informs Debajit Gayan, General Secretary, ADDA. ‘The Festival will be held in three sections i.e. Invited, Screening and competition section on this single day celebration. December 5 was the last date for submission of entries. The entries will now be pre-evaluated and short listed before screening by our distinguished panel of filmmakers. Apart from Best Film, Best Animation, Best Documentary and Jury’s Special Mention, there will be a special award named as Best Film from North East India as ADDA always gives special attention to young film makers of North East as well as issues grounded to the North East. We have also scheduled an open forum at the afternoon session of the festival day where beginners and experts will get to interact,’ he added. Usually, a film festival is an occasion where quality films across the globe can be enjoyed on a single platform. These two festivals also focus on the same motto. But as the local film industry is going through a tough time to generate audiences, will two simultaneous film festivals in city be able to gather that much of attention?

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City schools under scanner for flouting safety norms RAHUL CHANDA

GMDA served notices to 63 schools for flouting safety norms

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he Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has served notices to some schools in the city for not complying with the safety norms and putting the lives of the students at risk. In the month of August, the GMDA had issued notices to 63 schools for not conforming to safety norms. The notices were issued based on a survey conducted by the civil engineering department of the Assam Engineering College and the Assam State Disaster Management Authority to check the multi-hazard mitigation readiness of schools.

The survey The survey conducted by AEC covered various areas, which describes the condition of the schools. It consists of:

General Approach and Site Analysis Site Layout Observation Based On Status Survey Earthquake vulnerability Flood vulnerability Wind vulnerability Fire vulnerability Space survey Boundary wall survey High Tension Line (above or near school campus) survey Garbage dumping nearby school survey Site location survey (hill side or plain land) The Assam Engineering College’s survey had identified 68 schools, some of which did not have fire extinguishers while others had cracks in the buildings, making them unsafe in the event of an earthquake.

Recent GMDA action The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority recently notified some schools in the city to meet safety norms and building bylaws by March 31 next year or face action. GMDA town planner Debaraj Kalita said that the schools would have to

shift or close down if they failed to meet the norms by the end of the current session or March 31, whichever is earlier. The notifications to the institutions were based on a survey, carried out earlier this year by the Assam Engineering College. The survey was done according to the recommendations of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority to check the multi-hazard mitigation readiness of schools here. It was also found that the institutions had violated the purpose of use cited at the time of acquiring the no objection certificate (NOC). The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has issued sealing notice to 14 schools for not meeting safety norms.

Disaster management The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has done a National School Safety Programme (NSSP), in collaboration with Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), covering 200 schools. The programme included:-

Training to 2000 teachers in disaster management Earthquake and fire mock drill in 200 schools 1 quiz competition on disaster management covering 200 schools Non-structural mitigation in 200 vulnerable schools DDMA also organised Great Assam School Checkout, 2014 wherein 80 schools of the above mentioned 200 participated in various mock drills, done to sensitise the students on disaster management. Also, an order has been issued to school inspectors and district elementary education officers to instruct the school and college authorities to organise a plantation drive. DDMA had served notice to around 25 schools before to co-operate with the AEC for conducting the survey. Some schools have high-

tension wires over them or over the nearby the building area. These the schools received notice from DDMA to fence off the area and also take up plantation. Schools with high-tension lines passing nearby or over the campus:-

Government schools Pillingkata LP School, Pillingkata, Latakata, Bashishtha

Pillingkata High School, Pillingkata, Latakata, Bashishtha

Private schools Delhi Public School

Ahom Gaon, National Highway No. 37

MK Bethal English High School

PO Basishtha, Guwahati – 29

Happy Montessori High School

PO Basistha, Guwahati – 29

Garigaon Jatiya Vidyalaya PO Garigaon, Guwahati - 12

DDMA had served notice to around 25 schools before to co-operate with the AEC for conducting the survey. Some schools have hightension wires over them or over the nearby the building area. These the schools received notice from DDMA to fence off the area and also take up plantation. It is to be noticed that in a city like Guwahati, there are two urban bodies, which can provide permissions to buildings, schools and any other constructions. But how do illegal constructions happen in the first place? How are NOCs granted? Is it negligence or can graft too be a reason? The authorities need to ensure a better system for the future.

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City autorickshaws defy HC order

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Refuses to follow new fares

MRINMOYEE HAZARIKA

ven after the intervention of the Gauhati High Court, the tug of war between the government and the autorickshaw owners of the city regarding the fixation of the minimum fare is still going on without any sign of ending. The high court order, which came on Tuesday, December 4, directs the autorickshaw drivers operating in the city to charge fares from passengers on the basis of the revised fare chart. It also directs to charge the passengers according to the number of kilometres travelled, which would be reflected in the fare meter of their respective autorickshaws. But, the court chose not to interfere in the fixation of the revised rate - Rs 30 for the first two kilometres and Rs 15 for the subsequent kilometre traversed. The autorickshaw pullers however, are trying to grasp this opportunity to continue the warfare further with the authority.

The HC order

The concerned transport authority has issued notices to the autorickshaw drivers operating in the city a number of times and has asked them to charge the passengers according to the number of kilometres travelled at the revised rate. But the autorickshaw drivers are in no mood to implement it. Finally, the Gauhati high court came up with an order based on a PIL registered by the court on the basis of a letter written to the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court alleging exorbitant rates charged by the city autorickshaw drivers. The Guwahati Autorickshaw Owners’ Association had also filed a writ petition ventilating their grievances over non-calibration of their fare meters.

Considering all the aspects, a Division Bench of the Gauhati High Court comprising of Justice T Vaiphei and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, directed autorickshaw drivers operating in the city to charge fares from passengers on the basis of the revised fare chart, according to the number of kilometres travelled, which would be reflected in the fare meter of their respective autorickshaws pending calibration or repair of their fare meters. The court further directed that the authorities shall take immediate action to provide the required number of dealers/service stations in the city for repair and calibration of fare meters, so that the autorickshaw owners, without any difficulty, can calibrate their fare meters reflecting the revised fare fixed by the Transport Department.

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At present, there is only one fare meter installation and repairing centre in the Silpukhuri area of the city. The other centres were closed down due to unknown reasons and the authority is lying about the reasons of closing down of those centre

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The HC also asked to complete the said exercise within March 31, 2014. However, the court chose not to interfere in the fixation of the revised rate at Rs 30 for the first two kilometres and Rs 15 for the subsequent kilometre traversed.

Tug of war

After issuance of a notification fixing the revised rate by the Transport Department, the autorickshaw owners’ association had urged the authorities to fix Rs 50 for the first two kilometres and Rs 30 for the subsequent kilometre travelled. To make their demand more pertinent as well as expressing dissatisfaction over the revised fare structure, the association on December 3, had called for a city-wide strike and willing to pressurise the authority to revise the minimum fare at Rs 50 for the first two km, instead of the present revised rate of Rs 30. “We welcome and are ready to accept the HC directive. We have already installed fare meters in our autorickshaws. But, we want to sit with the transport authority, so that the fare

can be fixed amicably. Because, at this age of price hike, it is not possible for us to comply with the rates fixed by the authority,” Pabitra Baishya, general secretary of greater Guwahati Auto coordination committee, a committee comprises of the autorickshaw owners of the city told G Plus. The committee further accused the authority of lying on the status of the fare meter installation and repairing centres in the city. “At present, there is only one fare meter installation and repairing centre in the Silpukhuri area of the city. The other centres were closed down due to unknown reasons and the authority is lying about the reasons of closing down of those centres,” Baishya told. Earlier, an official of the legal metrology department told G Plus that the department had sanctioned 6 to

7 auto fare meter installation and repairing centres in different locations of the city. But, the centres had to close down their business due to low turn up of the customers. In the meantime, the authority is behaving strict with the autorickshws of the city. “After the HC directive, we expect the auto rickshaw drivers to cooperate with us. We have been issuing notices asking them to charge their passengers according to the new revised rates and the number of km travelled by the passengers reflected on the fare meters. But, they hardly listened to us. On Wednesday, in one of our routine drive, we have seized 27 autos for violating motor vehicle act. We will continue this drive in the city,” district transport officer, Kamrup (M), Gautam das told G Plus.

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City

Youth Culture

VOX POP

TOLL FREE NUMBERS

he tolls are high on the toll free numbers, which are all over the place. Everything ranging from toothpaste to a brand of flour to public transport has got a toll free number. Nowadays, it has become imperative for any product to have a toll free number and it does not matter if it is working or not. As a general inquisition, what do the people think about the longevity and usage of such numbers. Are they provided just for the sake of it, because it is a fact that not even a third of the population uses them. So, what is the use of such numbers? Are they really serving any genuine purpose?

Kanak Tanti, Entrepreneur Toll free numbers are time consuming. Most of them are not reliable. It has been noticed that often the queries of the consumer is not answered or it takes long time to receive a reply. Not being able to understand the situation a consumer disconnects the phone without getting a chance to express his thoughts and queries. Since, now-a-days people do not have much time to spare, the service must be prompt. As a consumer I have particularly received good response from the number ‘104.’ Such type of health related numbers are very necessary and should remain active all the time.

Diganta Choudhury, Businessman

Its benefit is both positive and negative and sometimes a consumer does get a good response. As a consumer, I often make calls to the ASEB consumer service number and most of the time their representatives answer the consumer queries. Presently, its service is not up to the mark and to make it more efficient, the service must be reconsidered and re-worked. Though it is a helpful service for any consumer, unless its small loopholes are rectified, it cannot be regarded as a beneficial service for the common people.

Himangshu Talukdar, Private Firm Employee To a certain extent, the service has become successful. One of the main reasons being it is toll free. But since it is a consumer friendly service, its execution has to be more systematic. Though the service is quite prompt in the private sector, the same is not in the government sector or public sector undertaking. Moreover, these calls are diverted most of the time for which the process becomes tedious. This not only makes the consumer angry but also compels him to disconnect the phone without being able to avail the service. Such type of problem still persists in the telecom sector itself.

t was a bright sunny day of June. The Sun stood high in the sky as it was later part of the afternoon. There was less number of buses running on that day as compared to other days. I gave a thought of not going out in that scorching heat but I had to come out as I was left with no other option. Finally, I took my bag and waited for the bus to come at Ganeshguri. I boarded the bus and stood in a corner and looked into the bus for a vacant seat. But, I was wrong in searching for a seat. Since the bus was crowded, my attempt went in vain. “Bhaiti, ei seat tu eri diya, eitu bridho manur babe he!” (Brother, kindly leave the seat, it’s for the senior citizens) was the voice that drew my attention. I looked my right and saw that an old lady of probably 62-65 years of age was standing in front of the second seat in the row which was reserved for the senior citizens. A boy of about 20 years occupied that seat. But, to my utter astonishment, the boy in a harsh voice replied, that he would not offer the seat to her. He argued that nothing was written on the seat about the reservation. Contrary to the boy’s reply, another person sitting on the sixth row offered his own seat to the lady. It was not the first time that I had witnessed such incidents and the most important fact is that most of today’s youths are indulged in such incidents. The uttermost concern is - is the culture being adopted by us today teach us to behave in an unmannered and unruly way? Guwahati, known as the gateway of the North-Eastern India, has always been known for its kind hearted citizens with a great sense of hospitality. Growing number of educated persons and competition in the market should have been able to inculcate a sense of responsibility in the youths. But, in real, instances of abuse and disrespect to the elders are on the rise in the city. This is where we, the youths of the city as well as the entire nation should come up and set good examples for the society and generations to come. The development of the youths is the most important for the development of a nation. On this note, I am appealing all my fellow friends to come forward with a better culture where there is respect and concern for the elders as well as other fellow beings.

Hemanta Kumar Das, Student

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Chandmari

LANDMARK Near Ambikagiri Sishu Udyan

TOTAL RESIDENCES

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PRATIK DHAR

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he Navagiri Road of the Chandmari area is part plains and part hilly. The area is under ward number 12 and has only seen development in a phased manner. G-Plus went to visit the ward to check it out.

Citizen’s Version

From Ambikagiri Udyan point covering the Navagiri Mosque Road circle

120 – 150 (Approx)

bina sarma, senior citizen Some of the basic developmental works including the construction of a concrete road has been done recently. Problems related to water shortage has also decreased to a certain level and recently the streetlights were repaired as well. Most of the members of the Unnayan Samiti are occupied with their personal work, which often slows down the developmental progress of the locality. Nowadays the news of rising thefts in the locality is scary for the residents at large, which must be solved immediately as more police patrolling should be provided to the area. Earlier, the members of the local Mahila Samiti occasionally used to clean up the Ambikagiri Sishu Udyan but now most of the then members are aging.

Sazidur Rahman Saikia, Member, Nabagiri Unnayan Samiti, Chandmari Though the GMC elections got over a long time back, certain developmental aspects are yet to be seen. Some residents already have the facility of boring wells but there is nothing for those who do not. Even we have to buy water everyday to meet our daily requirements. The Unnayan Samiti too has not done anything regarding the matter, as it has been almost inactive from a long time. But it cannot be said that there is no cooperation in the neighbourhood. In fact, we have a lot of cooperation between us and always come forward to help each other in times of need. The local youths too take part in the social activities and respect the elders. Like Hajo, the area has a Shiva Mandir and a Mosque, situated next to each other and people from both the religions live with unity, which is spectacular.

Partha Pratim Das, Business Development Executive The garbage collection is not at all regular as the collecting agents are not sincere and rude as well. They come at a time of the day when most of the residents are unaware of their arrival and when asked later, they blame the residents. Moreover, except for two or three, most of the streetlights are not working and the repaired ones do not provide sufficient illumination. With the rising number of paying guests in the locality, it has been noticed that a lot of young people have started coming in to the area giving rise to ‘addas’. This is also causing discomfort to the local residents.

WARD

NO 12

Kharguli area (part) Nabagraha area Chandmari area (part) Milanpur area (part) Krishna Nagar area (part) Nizarapar area

3.5

A. S. Member’s response

3.5

Residents’ response

Local unity

Amarendra Pathak, Manager (SBI) Only the pipelines for water supply have been setup but that was before the GMC elections. But the damage caused to the road due to these installations are still to be repaired. Working on these two subjects were the main objectives for the electoral candidates prior to GMC election but a delayed plan cannot be a rightful solution every time for such a crisis. Moreover, some of the projects, which actually got started, remained incomplete due to a poor execution process. Since, the Unnayan Samiti at present is inactive in terms of function, a separate community centre should come up where people could discuss issues related to the locality.

Dilip Boro, Area Sabha Member, Ward No. 12 (B) It is true that the flow of the water is slow in the area because a severe blockage in the pipeline is hindering the free flow of water. We will re-check the problem and will fit a new set of pipelines to solve the problem. For this purpose, a thorough planning has been thought and the process of tender-call has been initiated. Most probably, by next month the project should start. Regarding garbage collection, we are thinking to terminate RAMKY and with the help of the NGO’s and clubs situated under the ward no. 12 jurisdiction, we ourselves will dispose the same. We are also planning to repair the streets at certain hilly areas of the locality before the monsoon. A fund has been allotted to us for the repair works and we are planning to start with the Navagiri Park and Nizarapar link road including the drains only after it is sanctioned by the commissioner.

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The Unexplored Boundaries Ashadeep is playing an important role in the city with its initiatives and support. GARGEE BARUAH

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sychologists no more use the term ‘mad’. There is no such thing called ‘madness’ to be used as a negative connotation. The eccentricity of poets, misfits, writers, revolutionaries being referred to as madness is a different usage of the same word, which only would mean the intellectual level beyond the hoi polloi. Society has a key role to play in doing away with the stereotypical notions of addressing people with mental illness. All they need is support, care and understanding. Ashadeep is a mental health foundation in Guwahati that has been extending support and warmth to the special people. Ashadeep was founded in 1996 in Guwahati to provide psychosocial rehabilitation to patients who are impaired or disabled by a mental disorder. Their projects and activities include Day Rehabilitation Centre Guwahati, Helpline-Tele counselling for anxiety and stress, Resource centre, Outreach mental health programs in rural areas, Free Psychiatric Outdoor Clinic, Ability - The Ashadeep

shop, Navachetana- shelter home for homeless women with mental illness, Roshmi - halfway home. The work of Ashadeep is not confined to clinical and medical interventions alone but also, extending their support to interact and communicate with the patient’s family members.

The beginning

Ashadeep had very humble beginnings. Mukul and Anjana Goswami had initiated it with another couple, Kabin and Mandira Bezbarua who have since passed away. Gradually, their work started getting noticed and many others joined in. Mukul and Anjana had taken care of and rehabilitated a family member suffering from schizophrenia for nearly ten years. This made them realise that there would be other such patients, who needed proper care and attention. However, at that point of time there were no facilities for a post-clinical rehabilitation of a person and therefore, it was a hurdle for them to overcome.

Activities

Ashadeep undertakes and organises a number of projects to generate awareness about mental health. On the 5th of May, 2013 an awareness program was conducted in collaboration with a group of interns from Don Bosco University at PL Complex, Bamunigaon. The students organised games and street plays to spread awareness about issues related to mental illness. On 25th February, 2013 Ashadeep organised a workshop to enable individuals in securing positive mental health as mental health is often left out when the emphasis is laid on achieving good health. The workshop aimed at teaching students how to cope with stress and anxiety. On July 2012, Ashadeep organised a seven-day workshop titled ‘Developing Communication Tools for Awareness Generation on mental health’. There are many such projects that Ashadeep has been conducting so far and they have received a great response from people especially from the youth. While conducting awareness programs, the students from different schools and colleges are given the opportunity to participate in their own area of interest and use that talent as a means to create awareness about mental illness and thereby, contribute to the society. The youth engage in activities like short-film making, street plays, poster making, photography etc. They are awarded for their participation and this acknowledging act by Ashadeep acts as a motivation for the youth of this region to continue doing work for the wellbeing of the society. “It is a team effort and when I have been a part of something that is so big and for a good cause, it feels like a blessing to see each and every progress that our organisation makes”,

says Uttam Bhattacharya - a member of Ashadeep since a long time. On being asked if he himself has undergone a transformation in his ‘self ’, Uttam Bhattacharya says that the transformation is sure to happen as one gets to spend each day, trying to spread a smile and be a ray of hope among the families. They rescue homeless mentally-ill people as well and Ashadeep has united such people with their families too.

Sealing the gaps

The mentally ill people in the society go through a lot of suffering in the society. Even if they themselves don’t, people around them/ their family members come to a point when they start giving up on the patient due to societal pressure and mockery. Many organisations have come up to raise awareness about treating the special people with care and understanding and encouraging them to lead their lives in a better way. However, a certain section of the society which include even the most sane people mock at their condition and joke about it. I

have come across this situation in an event where the special people were given equal chance to showcase their passion in their area of interest on stage and for some people in the audience it was one hell of a ride! Such incidents portray how shallow our society is and that we have a long way to go. The founders of Ashadeep, Mukul and Anjana Goswami are sure an example to all of us as they had come up with an idea that has been garnering hopes and instilling confidence in many patients and families.

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Business

Gujarati tea group to make foray into Assam tea industry SHAMBHAVI

espite tall claims, the much touted tea lounge in Guwahati is yet to see the light of the day, but here is a tea planter from Gujarat who is vying for a piece of pie of Assam’s rich tea plantation sector. The 121-year old tea brand from Gujarat, Wagh Bakri Tea Group, the largest privately held packaged tea group will get into tea plantation business by 2015. The group will invest Rs 50 to 100 Cr to acquire the tea estates in Assam. Wagh Bakri will foray into the plantation business with acquisition of five to seven tea estates in Assam and West Bengal. Chairman and managing director of the company, Piyush Desai who was in Guwahati said, “We distribute over 30 million kgs (mkgs) of tea annually, out of which 80 to 85 percent of tea is sourced from Assam.” He added that it is logical for the company to get into plantation as the company can have an absolute control on the quality. “We are seriously looking for good gardens and will invest close to Rs 50 to Rs 100 Cr for buying the tea estates.” Wagh Bakri is actively considering its foray into coffee and has decid-

ed to increase its retail franchise “tea lounge” from three to 23. Desai said, “We will add another 20 outlets, 10 each in Delhi and Mumbai.” Guwahati tea auction centre (GTAC) in 2011 had announced its foray into tea retailing. The auction centre planned to set up a chain of such retail outlets across the state to sale quality tea and boost the sales of the local tea. Assam tea is facing stiff competition from Sri Lankan and Kenyan tea. The government then said that it would start a retail sales counter under the brand name of “Authentic Assam tea” and a lounge for consumption of tea will be set up in the GTAC complex in Guwahati. This was to start functioning within 75 days. However, it has been two years now and the tea lounge is yet to start. Assam accounts for 13 percent of the World tea and 51 percent of the country’s tea production, however the volume of Tea auctioned in GTAC is falling. In 2009, GTAC sold 138.5 million kgs (mkgs) with average price realisation of Rs 110.4 per kg. In 2010 the volume plummeted to 130.36mkg with average price realization Rs 113. GTAC is losing this trade to Kol-

kata tea auction, which in 2010 auctioned 154.4 mkg with price realisation of Rs 130 per kg. Desai met Assam industry and commerce minister, Pradyut Bordoloi and suggested him to set up a committee to study the reasons as why GTAC is not able to attract more buyers. Bordoloi has recently warned to withdraw subsidies and tax benefits

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of the tea companies and bought leaf factories (BLF) which are bypassing GTAC in terms of auction sale. Assam produces around 550 million kgs (mkgs) of made tea and only a paltry of 27.5 percent is routed through the GTAC. Desai said, “We have to look at taxation, good administration and system. Central sales tax of GTAC is

lower than Kolkata. However, what are required is good warehouses. Kolkata has good warehouse where there is hardly any pilferage. Sampling of tea from Assam has to be improved. The minister has assured that government will address all these concerns. I am sure offering from Assam will increase once CCTV cameras are installed in the warehouses.”

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ndia’s first two private sector mutual fund schemes, Franklin India Bluechip Fund (FIBCF) and Franklin India Prima Fund (FIPF), will soon complete two decades of consistent performance. The two schemes were the first to be launched in December 1993 after the mutual fund industry was thrown open to the private sector. Speaking on the occasion, Harshendu Bindal, President, Franklin Templeton Investments India said, “We are proud that two of our schemes have helped investors achieve their financial goals over the past twenty years. To perform consistently over two decades is a commendable achievement and is a testimony to the time-tested investment philosophy of Franklin Templeton and a reflection of the depth and experience of our investment team, who have been managing these funds through this period. This is a landmark event not just for Franklin

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Smart Living With Smart Homes PRATIK DHAR

he concept of a smart home has existed for many years now and it is synonymous with the term ‘intelligent homes.’ The house involves the introduction of networked devices or the amalgamation of technology and services through home networking for a better quality of living.

The Specs

Homes which contain intelligent objects Homes which contain intelligent, communicating objects Connected homes Learning homes Attentive homes • Homes with intelligent objects contain single, stand-alone applications and objects, which function in an intelligent manner. • Homes, which contain intelligent, communicating objects that function intelligently in their own right and which also exchange information between one another to increase functionality. • Connected homes have wellcoordinated internal and external networks, allowing interactive and remote control of systems, as well as access to services and information, both within and beyond the home. • Through learning homes, the orders of activities in the homes are recorded and the collected data are used to predict users’ needs. • Through attentive homes, the activity and location of people and objects within the homes are constantly registered, and the information can be used to control technology according to the occupants’ needs.

Smart homes use ‘home automation’ technologies that provide homeowners with ‘intelligent’ feedback and information by monitoring many aspects of a home. Many new homes are being built with the additional wiring and controls, which are required to run advanced home automation systems. Adding smart home technologies to an existing house to make it a smart home is significantly more costly than adding the required tech-

nologies to a new home due to the complications of routing wires and placing sensors in appropriate places. The range of different smart home technologies available is expanding rapidly along with developments in computer controls and sensors. This has inevitably led to compatibility issues and so there is a drive to standardise home automation technologies and protocols. Regardless of the technology, smart homes present some very exciting opportunities to change the way we live and work, and to reduce energy consumption at the same time.

Significance of Smart Homes

The house allocates spaces for individuals or families to stay inside while being safe and relaxed. It is the place where people carry out all their activities and other functions. Thus, it can be regarded as a functional space. Smart houses were often recommended as an unconventional creation for the future generations to come, however intelligent building design is already packed with resourceful

housing development policies. So, the smart houses must be furnished with more advance technologies. In this regard, smart houses are entirely equipped with sensor and wireless networks leading to an architectural excellence that meet the needs of its inhabitants. Moreover, these houses are developed to integrate technologies that bring high quality life for the people who are its users. Smart home technologies can perform a wide variety of functions and integrate many different devices.

Control

Control refers to the ability of the resident to manipulate the environment of the house with switches and panels for lights, heating and cooling. The ease with which a resident is able to control or operate the different parts of the smart home is an important factor to consider.

Security

It deals with the security standard of the house, which considers to contain problems ranging from intrusion to other potential hazards. For

the purpose, it may involve the use of smart locks, which have the provision to be operated by smart phones or alarms that indicate the consequence of a probable accident to occur.

Information & Communication Technology

Although many elements in the smart home are networked, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in context of smart homes refers to those that provides with direct, controlled access to the outside world and includes devices such as the telephone and services provided by an internet connection.

Alarm Activation

Alarm activating or triggering includes devices such as wearable alarms and sensors that detect where in the house a person may be. This is a useful device from the point that it can trigger for the resident or, in the case of smart homes for elderly or vulnerable people, for other family members. Alarms can also be customised according to the needs of the resident, such as flashing lights that

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Home Care Support

Devices and services for home care and support are designed keeping elderly or vulnerable people in mind. The goal of the elements in this category is to increase the independence of the resident through the use of measures that make it easier for the resident to perform ADL (Activities of Daily Living).

Social Services

The possibilities of technology is huge, it should enhance the potential for human interaction. The social services feature of the smart home concept focuses on the services which can encourage independence and enable ageing in place. It is primarily focused with the infrastructure that surrounds the smart home, emphasising that the concept is not merely about the physical structure of the house, but in providing an environment that is supportive of the resident, especially in the context of the older people.

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Amazon testing drones for deliveries Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is testing unmanned drones to deliver goods to customers, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos says

he drones, called Octocopters, could deliver packages weighing up to 2.3kg to customers within 30 minutes of them placing the order, he said. However, he added that it could take up to five years for the service to start. The US Federal Aviation Administration is yet to approve the use of unmanned drones for civilian purposes.

“I know this looks like science fiction, but it’s not,” Mr Bezos told CBS television’s 60 Minutes programme. “We can do half-hour delivery... and we can carry objects, we think, up to five pounds (2.3kg), which covers 86% of the items that we deliver.”

Nokia Lumia 525 Goes Official Nokia has announced its new entry-level smartphone, Lumia 525. The handset is apparent successor to Lumia 520, which is the highest selling Windows smartphone in the world. Lumia 525 has twice the RAM and a glossier body compared to its predecessor.

Though the Lumia 525 has been listed on Nokia’s India site, the company has not revealed the launch date and price of the handset for the domestic market. However, it has said that the smartphone will hit Singapore on December 15 at SGD249 ($199).

Twitter to be available on mobile phones without internet Twitter Inc is tying up with a Singapore-based startup to make its 140-character messaging service available to users in emerging markets who have entry-level mobile phones which cannot access the internet. U2opia Mobile, which has a similar tie-up with Facebook Inc , will launch its Twitter service in the first quarter of next year, chief executive

E-Ink display toting YotaPhone will begin shipping in December

Announced late last year, YotaPhone captured our attention with its dual-screen configuration which consisted of a 4.3” 720p LCD display, and an energy-sipping E-Ink unit. Today, a word arrived that the Android smartphone from Russia will begin shipping internationally before Christmas. YotaPhone has teamed up with the Singaporean manufacturer Hi-P for its smartphone’s mass production. An official word on the device’s pricing is yet to arrive from YotaPhone’s representatives. In addition to its curious dual-screen setup, YotaPhone sports a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of non-expandable storage, and a 2,100mAh battery.

ailfish OS, a rival to the popular Android and iOS by former Nokia engineers, has entered the mobile operating system arena with the new Jolla phone. Unlike the two most popular mobile OSs in the world -- iOS and Android -- Sailfish is based on the

and co-founder Sumesh Menon told Reuters. Users will need to dial a simple code to get a feed of the popular trending topics on Twitter, he said. U2opia uses a telecom protocol named USSD, or Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, which does not allow viewing of pictures, videos or other graphics.

Hard Drive Capacity Could Increase to 60TB by 2016

now-defunct Nokia MeeGo operating system and is a gesture-based software that does not rely on hardware keys to navigate the device. With the first Sailfish smartphone in the market already, here are six cool features of the new OS

cool features of Android rival Sailfish Multitasking

Instead of the home screen filled with widgets and apps that you see in Android and iOS, Sailfish gives you the list of running apps first. The multitasking

menu looks much like the one we have seen in BlackBerry 10 OS, with small square windows for each app. Below the list of running apps on the first screen are four apps, Dialler, Messaging, Browser and Camera.

Gestures The multitasking menu of Sailfish OS is more advanced than the ones seen in rivals. You can not only see the running apps and a screenshot of the last task they were performing but can also execute specific actions without even opening them.

For example, you can pause/start or switch music tracks in the media player from the multitasking menu by swiping to the right or left.

Supports Android apps Swiping up from the multitasking menu gives you the app drawer, similar to the

one seen in Android and iOS. You can not only download apps from the Sailfish store, but also any Android app from thirdparty Google Play apps.

Swipe away Just like iOS 7, Sailfish uses gestures to return to a previous screen. For example, if you open the web browser and check several articles on the same tab, you can go back to the older articles by swiping from left to right. Accessing notifications in Sailfish is also similar to what we have seen in iOS 7. You just need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications Menu. However, unlike other operating systems, you can return to notifications by just

swiping from left to right instead of starting from the home screen again. To access Options in any menu, you just need to swipe down from the top of the screen. Keep dragging the screen down to scroll between various options in any particular app.

Customizable hardware If you were impressed by the helium filled 6TB harddrive, wait till you hear what Western Digital has planned. Using a laser to heat the magnetic disk before reading it they can supposedly squeeze in up to 60GB in a regular 3.5” enclosure.

The first Sailfish-powered Jolla comes with removable back covers, much like the ones we

have seen in Nokia Lumia handsets. However, the Jolla back covers (officially called The Other Half) are capable of changing the colour scheme, wallpaper, fonts and profiles in the whole smartphone.

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career in leather technology is a lu-

crative option in India. There are ample job opportunities in the leather industry in India and there are mainly three areas of work in this industry and these being designing, manufacturing and marketing. The industry provides attractive growth opportunities for the professionals who are working in this sector.

Career

TANNING IT UP PRATIK DHAR

An Overview Duration:

Educational B. Tech. Leather Technology or Bachelor of Science in leather technology is an undergraduate leather technology course. The duration of the course is four years and is a branch of engineering that deals with synthesis, production and refining of leathers so that it can be put to an efficient use. M. Tech. Leather Technology or Master of Science in Leather Technology is a two years post graduate program.

Benefits of the Course Career in leather technology offers attractive growth prospects and a person working in it can later on move from production technologist to quality control checker, research or technical management and many more. The leather industry is a booming sector with bright career opportunities in both technical and designing areas. Designers work as footwear designers with footwear companies. While the technical designers learn the art of pattern making, cutting and designing the stylist designers are responsible for updating the product in fashion and style. With experience one also has the opportunity to set up his or her own unit of production and marketing of leather based products.

4 years Degree Programme

The candidate must be a 10+2 passed from a recognised board. They should have a minimum of 55% in their higher secondary board exam. They must have Physics, Chemistry and Maths as their subjects in their higher secondary exam. To take admission into the course one should have to clear IITJEE for entry into the IIT’s and AIEEE for entry into NIT’s and other government and private institutes as well.

The candidate must be 10+2 passed. They have 55% in their secondary board exam They must have Physics, Chemistry and Maths as their subjects One should have to clear AIEEE and IITJEE

Duration:

2 Years Degree Programme

ELIGIBILITY

(Post Graduate Level) The candidate must have bachelor degree B.E. / B.Tech. or any other equivalent qualification. They must have atleast 50% marks in aggregate. Some of the reputed institutes and universities conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

The candidate must have bachelor degree B.E. / B.Tech They must have atleast 50% marks in aggregate Some of the reputed institutes and universities conduct entrance examination

Some of the study related subjects for the undergraduate level Chemistry Mathematics

Anna University, Chennai

Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur Institute Of Engineering, Jiwaji University, Madhya Pradesh Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai

Leather Companies Private Firms Educational Institutes Own Setup and many more

Job Types

Mechanics of Solids

Leather Technician

Organic Chemistry

Assistant Manager - Production

Practise of Leather Manufacture

Technical Assistant - Leather Process Technology

Theory of Inorganic Tannages Footwear Technology Principles of Leather and Chemical Processing and many more These are few of the subjects from the entire course and these may vary from institute to institute.

Some of the study related subjects for the post-graduate level Applied Mathematics for Leather Technology Leather Processing Technology Instrumental Methods in Leather Science Advance Leather Biotechnology Nano Technology for Leathers Organic and Inorganic Chemistry and many more These are few of the subjects from the entire course and these may vary from institute to institute.

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Bihar

Employment Areas Multi National Companies

(Graduate Level)

Some of the Top Colleges

Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, Kolkata

try in India has lot more potential and if tapped once again with more investment and latest technology being introduced, the sector is again expected to flourish.

ELIGIBILITY

The course is also beneficial for those interested in gaining greater knowledge in the field.

Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai

India’s leather industry is the fourth largest in the world which not only offers attractive products to consumers in India but around the world as well. Offering attractive career choices, leather indus-

Footwear Designer Research Associate and Project Assistant Quality Supervisor Merchandiser – Garments and Leather Garments and many more

PQQ Candidates must have commitment, dedication and respect towards the field. They must be able to work individually or as a part of team. They must be aware of the changing trends in the market. The candidates must have thorough knowledge regarding the sector only then they could do well in their higher studies. It is a profession which may ask from a candidate to devote long hours of service.

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Fashion

Nailed! GARGEE BARUAH

he everyday battles of the world leave you fatigued and disgusted. You hardly care or at times you forget to care about the way your hands and feet have come to look like. However, once you pour some attention to your hands and feet and realize the worth of their beauty, you realize they deserve so much pampering. Manicure and pedicure treat you by leaving your hands and feet clean and soothing and making you feel pampered. The treatments vary from salon to salon. They involve the cleansing of your hands and feet, moisturizing with lotion or with natural products, massage, filing and shaping of the nails and then, applying polish. Nail art is an emerging trend. There are varying designs and combinations or contrasts of shades to choose from. It includes designs according to the creative instincts of the artist or applying small decals or imitation jewels; also, application of artificial nail gels, or acrylics.

French manicure & pedicure The French manicure is the most popular manicure. They have never been out of fashion since they have been introduced a long time ago. It can be done with artificial nails which are made to look like natural ones. The characteristic feature of the French manicure is the lack of base colour, or natural pink base nails with white tips. The tips of the nails are kept/painted white while the rest of the nail area is painted a neutral translucent colour/nude shade or a pale pink.

Gel manicure & pedicure This process involves applying a special polish which lasts for atleast two weeks. The regular manicure and pedicure process is followed at first. The gel polish is a coloured one. After the application of the base coat, the main coat and then the final coat, the nail technician puts the nails under the UV light to dry the gel for a minute or less than that. The removal process involves wrapping the nail in acetone using a special nail wrap or cotton ball soaked in acetone and secured with aluminium foil. After a few minutes the polish is loosened and easily peeled off.

Spa manicure & pedicure A spa manicure and pedicure involves a glycolic exfoliation or a paraffin wax treatment. A glycolic exfoliation removes dead and damaged skin cells and a paraffin wax treatment involves dipping the hands in paraffin wax solution, covering the hands in plastic bags and then, in gloves for softening or moisturizing.

Hot oil manicure & pedicure This process cleans the cuticles and softens them with oil. It is best suited for dry skin and brittle nails as it improves and leaves them soft and pliable. Types of oil that can be used are mineral oil, olive oil or other commercial preparations.

Nail art Let your creative juices flow to engage in your own art and style for your nails. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy start if you pick up the right moves. Zebra stripes with black and white/silver polish or flower patterns against another base colour is an easy process to start with. Picking up a peach or pink colour as the base and making tiny patterns of flower with a black nail pen. Try lazy ombre nails. Use ombre gradient as background for other designs like butterfly or zebra nails. Want to wear musical notes on your nails? Paint two coats of white on your nails and draw different notes on each nail. See harmony? You can use western as well as Hindustani/ Carnatic notations or swaras. Weave a story through your nails. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a story-teller, why not present a spectacle through the nails. You can keep the base coat as white and draw a character on one nail and follow the story of the character through the nails consecutively Now, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that creative? Got you started! Nailed it.

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Reviews

Release of the week

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Cast: Satish Shah, Tinnu Anand, Raghuveer Yadav, Farooq Sheikh, Sharat Saxena, Sarika, Vineet Kumar. Director: Sanjay Tripathy

uper Mario 3D World can be easily summarised — it’s a terrifically enjoyable, tight and impeccably structured experience. It recalls the mascot’s 3D heritage while providing the perfect starting point for those that prefer 2D platforming, catering to an audience of beginners and skilled veterans alike. Nintendo’s also mastered Mario multiplayer for, arguably, the first time; it’s still manic and can be either cooperative or competitive, but there’s also a sense of space that allows determined groups to pro-

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gress coherently. In the end, everything comes down to the incredible level design and the pure joy of playing. Super Mario 3D World makes 3D Land seem like a prototype. It’s a product from a team at its creative peak - it’s Mario in its purest essence. Super Mario 3D World is filled with dynamic, creative and varied levels that we’ve gotten used to with the Galaxy-games. The result is a fantastic platformer, that not only plays like a dream, but also is a pleasure to simply observe.

SHOWING

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THE HUNGER GAMES

Anuradha Cineplex

Daily at 11.00 AM, 2, 5 ,8.00 PM

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Artist: Albert Hammond Jr. Album: AHJ Genre: Alternative/Indie Rock

n his first solo effort since rehab, Albert Hammond Jr has created an EP worthy of 2013′s radio hits with AHJ. The five track release is packaged up nicely for fans of The Strokes - recorded in Hammond’s studio in New York, Casablancas regularly popped in to give his input and long-time col-

laborator Gus Oberg produced the album. Featuring futuristic-riffs and guitar-heavy melodies, the EP is a snapshot of Hammond’s best work, in his own words. An album is to follow this release, but Hammond wanted to get this EP out there first and foremost.

Rearview : My Roadies Journey

Authored By: Raghu Ram Publisher: Rupa Publications (2013)

Britney Spears fails on new album

ritney Spears’ latest release, “Britney Jean,” is a total letdown. It’s not that we expect Adele-styled songs from Spears — or even Rihanna-like ones — but Spears was once a pop powerhouse who made music considered a must-listen, from “Toxic” to “I’m a Slave 4 U.” Listening to this album makes you nostalgic for those days — nothing on “Britney Jean” would be contenders for any future greatest hits package. The 10-track set lacks so many things: oomph, swag, sex appeal, as well as addictive, memorable hooks. It’s almost like Spears isn’t even present. Tracks like “It Should Be Easy” and “Till It’s Gone” are techno misses — and messes — even though David Guetta helmed both songs. The light ballad and second single, “Perfume,” is laughable, with Spears warbling: “And while I wait, I put on my perfume, yeah I want it all over you, I’m gonna mark my territory.” It sounds more like a commercial than an actual song (it should be noted that Spears has released a dozen perfumes, including two this year). “Perfume” was co-written by Sia, the ultra-talented singer who has found success writing Rihanna’s “Diamonds” and tunes for Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry and Eminem. Another star, will.i.am, is the executive producer of Spears’ eighth album. Are they purposely giving her C- and D-level material?

lub 60 is a family drama told with good comic sense. The only issue is that the comedy is over done and so is the drama or rather the melodrama. It’s the story of senior citizens Manu Bhai, Mansukhani, Jaffar Bhai, G.S. Dhillon and Sinha, who help an elderly doctor couple Dr. Tarique and Dr.Saira, come out of the trauma of losing their only son. Their roles played by Raghubir Yadav, Satish Shah, Tinu Anand, Sharat Saxena and Vineet Kumar respectively. And the roles of the depressed couple, played by Farooq Shaikh and Sarika. What’s surprising is despite delivering first-class performances, the film on the whole, is a total let down. The film deals with old age and about how children abandon their parents in times when they really need them. The first half of the film is well made and promises even a better second half but shockingly the second half becomes disappointing. What’s makes it even disappointing is the fact that, despite having an excellent star cast, the film fails to make that emotion come.

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Director: Francis Lawrence

atniss played by Jennifer Lawrence and Peeta Mellark played byJosh Hutcherson have returned as champions to District 12, though the dual nature of their victory does not sit well with the evil President Snow played by Donald Sutherland. They embark on a tour of the other districts and can’t

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Sood, Asrani, Ashish Vidyarthi Directors: Prabhu Deva

....Rajkumar is the story of a small-time goon, trapped in a crime. Rajkumar (Shahid Kapoor) is an aimless goon who works for drug baron named Shivraj (Sonu Sood). While Rajkumar is rugged, passionate and rebellious, he is blessed with a chiseled body and devilish charm. Rajkumar’s life and ambition go haywire when he comes across beautiful Chanda (Sonakshi Sinha). The film is typically a Prabhu Deva style movie, fully loaded with over the top action sequences and loud dialogues. Shahid Kapoor has performed many tough stunts, which is typical in Prabhu Dheva’s films. Sonakshi Sinha is also seen doing some hard core tough stunts in the trailer. However, Shahid and Sonakshi’s chemistry still lacks that spark. Prabhu Deva who recently gave a disaster with the ‘Ramaiya Vatsavaiya’ has balanced himself with R Rajkumar. Though screenplay lacks many things with poor execution of the events but however the choreography is brilliantly done. help but notice that a rebellious spirit has swept the nation. Snow always allowed the Games to have one winner so the population would live with a glimmer of hope for their own future, but apparently two winners (which means 22 dead participants instead of 23) gives them too much hope. Snow believes that the former winners have too much power as celebrities, so he decides that the next Hunger Games will have nothing but winners tearing each other apart. Katniss is once again chosen to represent District 12 and Peeta is back in as well, volunteering to take the place of mentor Haymitch Abernathy played by Woody Harrelson. Cinematographically, the film is flawless. Epic wide-angle shots of cities, crowds and wilderness landscapes, smoothly integrated CGI, unsteady close-up handcams at intimate moments, expertly evoking the uncertainty which shakes the emotions of our protagonist. Yet for all of this, the film as a whole seems to lack a few certain but important things.

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Events

A model in a Nandini Baruva design

Blender’s Pride Magical NIghts Date: 30th November 2013 Venue: Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok

Yami Gautam with designer Agnimitra Paul

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7 Dec

Club DMD

DJ Kash Trivedi

7th Dec

Terra Mayaa

Submerge Dance Project

7th - 8th Dec

TRP Stadium

Premier Schools Exibition

7 9 Dec

Balaji Mandir Auditorium and Rabindra Bhawan

Mohiniyattam Festival

8th Dec

Shilpagram

Fireball V 2013

8th Dec

Shilpagram

Guwahati Masters of Rock 2013

10th Dec

Shradhanjali Kanan

Winter Rocck Festival 2013

10 16 Dec

Rabindra Bhawan

Guwahati Film Festival

12th Dec

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship

Workshop on Women Entrepreneurship

13th Dec

Cafe Hendrix

Nico Drift the Trio

13 Dec

Anuradha Cineplex

Screening of ‘Lakshmi’

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SU-KA-FA DIWAS PHOTOS: PRATIK DHAR

Date: 2nd December 2013 Venue: Rabindra Bhawan

The Upper Cut Date: 1st December 2013 Venue: Judges Field

Guwahati City Round Table 239 wins RTG Cup

Swapnanil Baruah adressing the guests

5th NE media sports festival L to R: Tapan Sarma, Dr. Jiten Das, Pranati Phukan, Dr. Sikhamoni Konwar, Dr. Birendranath Gohain

Date: 30th November 2013 Venue: SAI Field

Participants with distinguished guests at the closing ceremony

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Your weekly dose of HOROSCOPE ARIES

This is a weird week for you, and Monday and Tuesday are atypical. Nevertheless, they have some typical Monday and Tuesday traits: slow, quiet, unclear. Nothing really happens until Wednesday, which is a whirling fireball of activity and light. Thursday is the same. Expect lots of people, lots of noise, small adventures, sudden discoveries and the like. Friday and Saturday are more staid — you’re focused on money and how much of it you have or don’t have. Sunday, however, is marked by flirting and ease.

TAURUS Take the opportunity, on Monday and Tuesday, to consider your goals. If at all possible, the consideration of your goals is a conversation you should have with someone else who is also re-assessing their priorities. Wednesday and Thursday, you’re plagued by indecision and a weird desire to shop (which is the last thing you should do), but Friday and Saturday find you feeling better than you have in a while. Sunday is crazy in a great way.

GEMINI You spend the first part of the week feeling thrown off — or maybe just in an abstract state of mind. Whatever the source, it’s a great time for thinking about your future and making personal decisions you might not share right away with others; some alone time is probably in the stars. Nevertheless, Wednesday and Thursday your friends would love to know what you’re thinking, and talking about it might feel very good. Friday and Saturday you get a flurry of correspondence from loved ones. Or you send some. Communication is a major theme on Sunday, too.

JUST FOR LAUGHs

CANCER You have no head for details on Monday and Tuesday. In fact, it kind of feels like your brain has turned into something resembling scrambled egg. Chances are high that you’ll say something very pedestrian and someone will wildly misunderstand it. Wednesday and Thursday are challenging in the communication department as well. What’s up? It’s weird! Stick to the facts, speak carefully and avoid the easily misunderstood issue of emotions at all costs. Do this at least until Friday or Saturday. A party appears at the end of the week, and it will be entirely pleasant, or even inspiring.

LEO Spirits — and tensions — are high on Monday, and someone might say something in another room that sounds to you like something else. That could cause you to respond badly. You might even fly off the handle. It’s in the stars. Forewarned is forearmed. Tuesday is the same way. You aren’t yourself until Wednesday and Thursday, when, true to form, you’re able to see everyone for their personal strengths, and you can have a good time anywhere. Friday and Saturday, your plans for an upcoming celebration are taking shape and you’re starting to feel a bit glamorous. A tea party figures in on Sunday.

VIRGO

The best thing you can give people on Monday and Tuesday isn’t gifts or money or anything material, but total respect. Provide them with all the space they need and all the sympathy you’d want. The urge to be critical comes from a good place, but it inevitably comes out sounding sour and dark. The same holds true Wednesday and Thursday, when you literally won’t have anything to give people except your respect (resources will be tight). Friday and Saturday see a loosening of the cosmic purse strings. On Sunday, in a social situation, put your energy toward communicating well.

Teacher: ‘3 Idiots’ film dekhne ke baad aap ko kya lesson mila? Pappu: Madam yahi ki... Engineering padh kar bhi Medical ki ladki fasaai jaa sakti hai!!! Teacher: Shut up and get out ! Tinku: Madam main bataaun? Teacher: Haan Tinku, tum bataao. Tinku: Madam college ke 1st day Underwear zaroor pehenna

TIMEPASS

LIBRA As much as the world at large wants you to focus on material wealth, the start of the week is a great time to focus on anything not nearly as concrete. The color of the sky, the sound of birds calling, a random — and rare — splash of sun. It’s a beautiful thing! Then, turn your attention from the natural world to humanity and focus on people in the middle of the week. Everything else will take care of itself. Friday and Saturday, indulgence is in the stars, but watch out. You run the risk of going overboard, and regretting it on Sunday.

SCORPIO It’s no wonder that your mind is a loose collection of images and feelings at the start of the week — the dreamy quality of the season does that. You have a hard time separating real life and fantasy at this time, which isn’t a bad thing. It could become bad, however, in the middle of the week, when you have some serious things to get done. Going for a jog might wake you up a bit to physical reality. Toward the end of the week (Friday and Saturday especially), you will likely go headto-head with someone over something you don’t consider a big deal. It’s possible that circumstances beyond your control are stressing other people out.

SAGITTARIUS You’ve been hitting your wallet pretty hard lately and it may mean you haven’t a penny in your pocket at the start of the week. It happens to the best of us, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying. Plus, you’re in a serious looking-back-on-your-life mode, which also happens to everyone. By the middle of the week, you are fully focused on the future: You’re having fun thinking about all the stuff you want to get done in the coming weeks. Romance enlivens Thursday, but Friday and Saturday are almost entirely filled with tasks — things you need to get done so you can have a great week next week. Expect a philosophical Sunday.

SUDOKU

CAPRICORN Giving a card to someone at the start of the week may mean a lot more to them than giving a bouquet of flowers would. You have a talent for expressing yourself in writing, and someone’s in the mood to be the subject of that expression. Wednesday and Thursday, you find yourself oddly worried and you’re clinging to the present with all of your might. Change is going to happen, so let it. Friday and Saturday are good, happy days. If you can spend the weekend in nature somewhere, that would be fantastic for you.

AQUARIUS Well, you’re out of money. That’s your first thought as you begin thinking about the rest of the week. That’s okay. Everyone else is out of money, too. (Well, not everyone. If you need to borrow some, don’t feel bad about asking.) Wednesday and Thursday are brilliant illustrations of all that life has to offer that isn’t related to money whatsoever. You feel freer than you have in a while. Paradoxically, you feel more connected to others. Friday and Saturday find you bogged down for various reasons, but on Sunday you have someone to kiss — and kiss you will.

PISCES The beginning of the week kicks off well. If you’re not being pampered by those in your life, take the time to do so yourself. Really get into it — or get your engines going on a new creative project. On Tuesday, you have energy to burn. Wednesday and Thursday are all over the place and confusion is imbuing your outlook with crazy shades of grey. Friday and Saturday, sending cards to friends and family gives order to your thoughts. On Sunday, if you don’t feel like leaving the house, by all means, don’t.

chahiye!!! Teacher: You also get out ! Chintu: Madam main bataun ? Teacher: Arre Chintu, you are a brilliant student, I’m sure ki tum sahi bataoge. Chintu: Madam, sirf Doctors hi nahin Engineers bhi delivery karwa sakta hai...!!!

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Travel

Spot the sport destinations G Plus feature

ith the bone chilling breeze approaching with the winters, getting excited for various adventures is not new for Guwahatians. India is a very versatile and multifaceted country, every part of it offering some new adventure to see, some new place to visit. Ranging from the wonderful treks powerful and the bold mountain ranges of Himalayas, sky diving adventures in the west, hill stations and religious destinations of the south, proclaiming beauty of the Karst caves to the desert trips in Thar, all the varieties are found in one nation. With the brooding modern nation, you can savour all the adventures either in the midst of towns or surrounded with the nature’s bounty.Let’s check out some places to get adventurous this winter.

Manali

Manali, with its soothing backdrop of the Himalayas, offers a blend of tranquillity and adventure that

makes it one of northern India’s most popular tourist destinations. You can do as little or as much as you want there. It’s a magical place bordered by cool pine forest and the raging Beas River, which gives it a special energy. Anyone looking for thrilling adventure sports will love Manali. Fishing, white water rafting, paragliding, skiing, mountaineering, and hiking are all on offer in or around Manali. You’ll find many companies there that organize and run adventure tours.

Leh and Ladakh

Leh is the most common entry point to India’s far northern region of Ladakh. This remote place has become a popular tourist destination since Ladakh was opened to foreigners in 1974. It offers two of the world’s largest mountain ranges, alpine desert, and dry barren landscape full of historic Buddhist monasteries. Nature and adventure lovers will find excellent hiking and para gliding opportu-

nities around Leh. There are also many longer trekking trails to choose from, as well as white water rafting and travel on Khardung La, the world’s highest motor able road.

Valley of Flowers National Park The Valley of Flowers National Park is the perfect destination for anyone who loves hiking. This highaltitude Himalayan valley in the state of Uttarakhand has around 300 different varieties of alpine flowers, which appear as a bright carpet of colour against a mountainous snow-capped background. The Valley of Flowers requires a strenuous 16 kilometre (9.8 miles) hike to get there but when you do, you’ll feel on top of the world in this magical and enchanting place.

Nainital

The hill settlement of Nainital

is full of natural beauty and was a popular summer retreat for the British during the time they ruled India. One of the most relaxing things you can do is go boating on Naini Lake. Peddle boats, row boats, and small yachts are all available for hire. Nature walks, trekking, horse riding, and rock climbing are the main adventure activities on offer around Nainital. There are so many beautiful forest walks that you can do, or alternatively explore the surrounding area on horseback.

Goa

Goa is the best alternative to the mountains for anyone looking for adventure and adrenaline in India. There are almost 100 operators to offer you just about every type of adventure activity imaginable, including water sports, go-karting, scuba diving and snorkeling, hiking, fishing, and dolphin (and crocodile!) sightseeing trips. The Goa Hiking As-

sociation organizes a major trekking program in October each year. The Goa Branch of the Youth Hostel Association of India also runs 9 day National Trekking Expeditions in Goa every December.

Rajasthan

Fancy experiencing India on camel back or in a hot air balloon? Both are possible in the desert state of Rajasthan. Excellent desert camel safarisare offered in and around Jaisalmer and Bikaner. Alternatively, it’s possible to go hot air ballooning in India around Jaipur, Pushkar, and Ranthambore National Park. So, here were some places to visit and try something exciting, but the list do not end here. In Northeast too, we have various places to explore for sporting which is just a part of India. For the time being get going to the above mentioned places and enjoy the excitement. Be safe and enjoy.

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G-Talk

Are private schools better than government schools? Geetanjali Das

Asad Ahmed

Teacher

Faculty, Darwin school of business

POINT The Government sector has its own set of psychology. Also, the government teachers have to face being transferred all of a sudden and therefore, they do not get the chance to get involved with the students, which automatically leads to lack of dedication on the part of the teachers.

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The Government sector has its own set of psychology. Also, the government teachers have to face being transferred all of a sudden and therefore, they do not get the chance to get involved with the students, which automatically leads to lack of dedication on the part of the teachers.

t is true that there is a vast difference between private and government schools in Assam, but to say that private schools are better than government schools is not totally true. History proves that in the past, it is the government schools, which always used to produce better students and to name them there are countless examples. It is also true that in the recent times education has become almost like a business for many, but there are still teachers who worship the profession of imparting knowledge. Recently, even Assam education min-

I personally feel that the government schools have enough infrastructure if utilised efficiently. Yes, there might not be enough equipment and AC rooms like the so called international schools have, but at the end what matters is the knowledge gained and imparted.

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inister of Education and Health, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma had recently stated that the government has decided to hand over hundred model high schools, being set up in the State, to private institutions like Don Bosco and Sankardev Sishu Niketan to look after their academic aspects. Political parties and persons have their own agendas while announcing new items. They give political statements from time to time. But, in my own personal opinion, private schools are much better than the government schools. The basic reason, I think is because the private schools have a dedicated teaching staff while the teachers in government schools are like government employees. At the end of every month, they will receive their respective salaries irrespective of the level of dedication towards their services. Besides, the aspect of parent involvement is a major factor in private schools, which I do not see in the government schools. There are facilities for extracurricular activities, sports and games and library in private schools. They also organise exposure trips and all these activities are necessary for a complete education of a person. If we look into the examples of famous personalities like Microsoft founder Bill Gates and founder of electronic giant Sony, we see that they all are school dropouts. You do not need to score good marks all the time to be successful in life. Because, if you ask any MBA student or others who are pursuing or have completed such courses to write an application, he or she would not be able to do it without making a mistake. How many students can draft an application without seeking someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help? If the government schools are to be run in the line of private schools, the students can have the best of guidance and dedication from the teachers. Even when we look at the hotels run by the private sector, we get to see that they are doing better business than the government sector hotels.

COUNTERPOINT ister HimantaBiswa Sarma said that the state government would bring a legislation to prevent exploitation of private school teachers by the school management as there are reports and allegations that teachers working in private schools receive very low salaries. The owners or management of such schools want to run their institutes purely for profit and thus pay the teachers poorly. The situation is frustrating for dedicated and sincere teachers. It has also insulted the noble profession. If we talk about the difference, private schools have better infrastructure than the government schools, but the teachers according to me are more eligible in government schools, as it is not that easy to get a government job. People do have a mindset that government jobs can be acquired through networks and bribery, but with various tests and exams like TET, NET now in place, the competition cannot be foreseen.If you see the list of top 10 students of any competitive exam, there are always students from government schools. All the present senior bureaucrats, politicians, doctors, engineers, politicians and other leaders are from government schools. As there is a clamour now that the Assam government might adopt the private model even in the government schools, I personally feel that the government schools have enough infrastructure if utilised efficiently. Yes, there might not be enough equipment and AC rooms like the so called international schools have, but at the end what matters is the knowledge gained and imparted. People living below poverty line can never even dream to send their kids to international schools, as the fees charged is high, whereas in government schools, even they can dream about a bright future for their wards. It is just a matter of streamlining the education system and providing equal education to everyone. In fact, I feel that, like developed countries even in India for a certain age, there should be free and equal education for all in spite of further dividing the society through private and government schools.

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Citypedia

pAINT Dealers

G Plus will keep on publishing such relevant and useful information in this page in the coming issues. Baba Loknath Paints

Jyotikuchi , Lakhara Road Guwahati – 781034 Phone No – 98594-08749

Bimal Enterprise

A T Road, Near Railway Gate No -6 Guwahati – 781009 Phone No – 96785-12595

CITY STEEL

Near Bhetapara, Chariali Hatigaon Guwahati - 781028 Phone No - 9435547361

Hardware Stores

Near Dynesty Hotel S S Road, Lakhtokia Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2519766 94351-90322

Hemant Enterprises

SRCB Road, Fancy Bazar Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2591311 2517083

Jindal Trading Co

Dhanuka Complex, Athgaon Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2635371, 2600391

J L Banik & Co.

Paltanbazar, Vijoya Market Guwahati – 781008 Phone No – 97063-74387 0361-2739735, 98641-31367 vijoybanik@yahoo.com

Jyoti Enterprise

SJ Road, Athgaon Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2517429

Kamakhya Glass & Paints A T Road, Adabari Guwahati – 781014 Phone No – 0361-2573629

Kamakhya Hardware Stores Barabazaar, Pandu Guwahati – 781012 Phone No – 0361-2572201

Kamrup Hardware

HM Trading & Co

Zoo Road Tiniali Guwahati – 781021 Phone No – 98640-47094

India Paints Supply

Zabbar Bazaar, Athgaon Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2607038

A T Road, Adabari Guwahati – 781012 Phone No – 0361-2571491 Jail Road, Fancy Bazaar Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2545526

Industrial Traders

A T Road, Kumarpara Guwahati – 781009 Phone No – 0361-2511209

Industrial Traders

Vijay Bothra M B Market, A.T. Road Guwahati – 781009 Phone No – 94351-03866

Kiran Enterprises

Kiritie Commercial

Sati Jaymati Road Athgaon Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2732347 90850-48691, 94350-48691

Majumdar Brothers

Jai Mahabir Hardware

Pradeep Majumdar Lalganesh Chariali Guwahati – 781034 Phone No – 0361-2490996 94350-13173

JB Hardware Stores

Opposite Vijaya Bank, Paltan Bazaar Guwahati - 781008 Phone No - 99540-45100

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Jenson & Nicholson (I) Ltd Kalapahar, Guwahati – 781016 Phone No – 0361-2492746/96

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Om Trade Agency

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P. ENTERPRISE

Bhetapara Charali, Guwahati - 781028 Phone No - 98547 45481

Rishav Enterprises

Sikaria Complex, #2. S J Road, Athgaon Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2604780 94351-45125 Enterprises.risav@yahoo.com

Sanchita Enterprise

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Sarala Stores

Kejriwal Bhawan Market Opp. Janata Hotel G S Road, Paltan Bazar Guwahati – 781008 Phone No – 0361-2738307

Shuva Hardware

A K Azad Road, Rehabari Near South Point Montessory School Guwahati – 781008 Phone No – 0361-2735166 99540-63172

Suresh Hardware Stores Maligaon, Railway Gate No – 1 Guwahati – 781011 Phone No – 0361-2570886 98644-23048

Unique Traders

Adabari, Pandu Port Road Guwahati – 781012 Phone No – 94350-41732, 99547-64842

Vikash Agencies

G-1, Bee Gee Market SRCB Road Fancy Bazar, Guwahati – 781001 Phone No – 0361-2546159, 2542804 2519707 Fax No – 0361-2517625 Email - ho@vikashagencies.com

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Catching Up

Headlining acts! Carlos Irwin Estévez

WHO’S HE?

Carlos Irwin Estévez was born on September 3 in 1965 and best known by his stage name Charlie Sheen who is an American actor.

SO WHAT?

Sheen’s personal life has also made headlines, including reports about alcohol and drug abuse and marital problems, as well as allegations of domestic violence.

NOW WHAT?

Actor Charlie Sheen, who is no stranger to dating adult film stars, is now reportedly dating porn star Brett Rossi, whom he was spotted kissing at a hotel balcony. He even posted a picture of him with his arms around the porn actress holidaying in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over Thanksgiving. Whoopi Goldberg “I want 2give the world a hug I was told Mandeba just passed. Nelson Mandela R.I.P. Time for a well earned sleep.Condolences to his family” Rihanna “#NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We’ll always love you for it!”

Mike Tyson “I’m hearing about Nelson Mandela’s death while on African soil in Oran, Algeria. Sending prayers to Mandela’s family.” Tyra Banks “@NelsonMandela, 95 powerful years on this earth yet freedom for INFINITY because of you. You are an angel that will live forever.”

WHO’S sHE?

Gal Gadot was born on April 30 in 1985 and is an Israeli actress and model.

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She won the Miss Israel title in 2004 and went on to represent Israel at the 2004 Miss Universe beauty pageant. Gadot is known for her role as Gisele Harabo in The Fast and the Furious film series.

NOW WHAT?

Charlize Theron “My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever” Bill Gates “Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day.”

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot, 28, has landed the role of DC’s Amazonian princess ‘Wonder Woman’ in the upcoming “Man of Steel” sequel. Gal is an amazing actress and has the magical quality that makes her perfect for the role.

Sofia Vergara highest paid TV star on Forbes list Sofia Vergara has topped the Forbes magazine list of the highest paid TV stars. The ‘Modern Family’ actor is paid an estimated 175,000 dollars per episode on the hit U.S. TV comedy and her earnings in endorsements has made her annual income to 30 million dollars.

Paul Walker died of traumatic and thermal injuries Actor Paul Walker, best known for his roles in the ‘Fast & Furious’ action films, died from combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries in a car accident. Walker was a victim in a fiery one-car crash in Santa Clarita, California, about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Los Angeles. The driver of the Porsche Carrera GT, died too in the accident. Currently the production of “Fast & Furious 7” has been put on a hold for an unspecified period.

pick of the week

What did I just hear?

India has won the right to host the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup. This will be the biggest football tournament ever on Indian soil. The All India Football Federation submitted India’s bid to host the under-17 event only in November after obtaining necessary guarantees on tax exemption and security from the Union government. The Under-17 World Cup happens every two years. UAE hosted this year while Chile will stage the 2015 event.

The Supreme Court favoured punishment of life imprisonment to people indulging in production and marketing of adulterated milk and asked the state governments to make amendment in laws. A bench of Justices K S Radhakrishnan and A K Sikri said punishment of six months jail term mentioned in Food Safety Act is grossly inadequate and asked states to amend the law as has been done by the Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha.

Kamur of the week Wedding celebrations chaos: With the marriage season making hefty business for all the marriage halls, the nearby roads or lanes are becoming a major kamur for the people living nearby. With unplanned vehicle parking and crackers busting everywhere it is turning out to be a chronic irritant all over the city.

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