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Morung Express News Dimapur | May 10

This year instead of presents I’m giving you the day off. Happy Mothers` day!

Charred debris of houses razed by a fire in Burma Camp, Dimapur on May 10. Two fires in Dimapur on Saturday left several families homeless and destroyed property worth several Lakhs. (Story on page 5)

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Myanmar, India ink accord to curb insurgency & trafficking NAY PYI TAW, MAY 10 (IANS): Myanmar and India signed an agreement here to prevent insurgency and curb human trafficking through the border areas of the two neighbouring countries, a media report said on Saturday. According to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed here on Friday, the two countries would take measures to bring in peace and stability in the border regions, Xinhua reported. The MoU also called for exchange of information and coordination between their armed forces for border security to check illegal trespassing. Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Kyaw Nyunt and India’s Ambassador to Myanmar Gautam Mukhopadhaya signed the agreement.

Yanglok (Longleng) | May 10

Voting at Polling Station 1, Ladiagarh under 49 Tamlu A/C was conducted peacefully on May 10, with a voter turnout of 58.61 percent. There are 302 registered voters at the Ladiagarh Polling Station 1 and the polling was conducted at a makeshift polling station, a few hundred meters away from Yanglok village. The Nagaland state government deployed a large

number of security forces in order to thwart any eventualities. It is reported that three companies of the IRB were deployed. High ranking officials from the police, led by a senior officer in the rank of an IGP along with two DIGs were stationed at Yanglok village to monitor the whole security system. The IRB jawans were deployed for peripheral security while regular Nagaland police personnel provided security in and around the polling station.

There were some voters from Ladiagarh who claimed that Assam Police tried to prevent them from going to the polling station and that they had to slip through the jungle. While the polls were held peacefully, whether it was held in a fair manner is up for conjecture. Many were seen casting proxy votes, some even to the tune of ten times. The conduct of elections at PS 1, 49 Tamlu A/C is seen as a victory for the voters in

the area, as Assam Police had earlier prevented the voters from exercising their franchise during the April 9 polls. Assam Police had refused to vacate the designated polling station – the LP School in Ladiagarh. Meanwhile, re-polling in 2- Akhakhu, and 25- Naltoqa concluded peacefully with voter turnouts of 31.25% and 41.37% respectively. The overall turnout in all three polling stations was recorded at 43.74 per cent.

Limie Phom, a twenty two year old Naga woman, appears disinterested when asked about the kind of person she would like to see leading Nagaland state. “Someone who we can connect to and vice versa would be nice,” she says, while dusting off flies from sweet wrappers at her tiny pan shop in Dimapur. Limie however questions whether what she wants “even matters.” She instead views that the power holders and policy makers live in a state of disconnect from the majority of the people. Results for the Lok Sabha polls in Nagaland state, along with the rest of India, will be declared on May 16. With the possibility of having new leaders manning the helm of state affairs, many view it as an opportunity for change, while some look at it with skepticism. Bonnie Konyak from Mon discloses that, regardless of who leads the government, she “does not have very high hopes, especially one like the Nagaland government.” But she harbors

certain expectations as well. “I dare to hope that it will be a government that takes up genuine issues of the people and come with concrete, well thought of steps to tackle the basic problems of connectivity, healthcare and education,” she adds. Some feel that the new leadership should work towards taking tangible action over making promises and assurances. Jacob Yanthan, a teacher from Kohima states, “It is almost certain that we

earn my living? It won’t be easy” she mulls. She ponders whether the needs of a shopkeeper will even be considered in the mad rush to achieve a form of contrived development. “I want a leader who will take things like these into account?” she states. Echoing ideas in the same vein, Yanthan hopes that a new leadership will “strive to ensure that state policies and programmes are people friendly,” and that “high minded visions do not blur the present realities.” “It is possible to achieve economic development on paper, but that will only be for a select few. The political elite should make sure to avoid such a scenario, where a majority of the people is left out of the development process,” he states. Yanthan adds that that a bottom up approach needs to be incorporated in order to “earn people’s trust” and to ensure that leaders do not contribute to the milieu of cynicism, that exists in may sections of the people. “The leadership needs to connect with the people in a real and sincere way,” he asserts.

Citizens embrace the present political scenario with both opportunity for change and skepticism will have a new Chief Minister. Personally, I feel that whoever takes charge needs to stop the mere rhetoric on development and translate it to actions.” Then again, what kind of development and at what cost? Limie’s shop lies on the edge of a busy road in Dimapur and she manages to eke out a living. “I have this small shop on rent. What if someday the road widens and I need to look for another way to

noke says prepared to lead nagaland Nagaland RO on poll scrutiny

KOHIMA, MAY 10 (NEPS): Nagaland Minister for PHED, Noke Wangnao has said that Vizol, Vamuzo and Neiphiu Rio could become Chief Ministers of Nagaland with the support and blessings of the ENPO. “It is time for payback to us,” he said asking, “Whether you have the spirit of paying us back is a big question?” Talking to NEPS here on Saturday, the Minister who had thrown his weight around for the coveted post of Chief Minister in the state, reasserted that he was prepared to lead the state if he was asked by the NPF to do so. Noke reiterated his political stand and principle saying that he had never wavered

Dismisses reports that he would be just like a puppet

from his “political ideology.” The Konyak strongman dismissed various news items that he would be just like a puppet. “This is nothing but only trying to tarnish my political image by those who are afraid of my spotless clean political integrity and career,” he said. “I have long political innings spanning over 40 years and I think with these experiences, I can smoothly run the affairs of the State.” “I have been enjoying supports of many and I have full confidence that I can efficient-

ly run the government in the state,” Noke asserted and stated that those incapable of leading the state have been trying to “portray” him as “incapable.” “This is nothing but canards,” he added. Noke also revealed that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had told him to take over from him (Rio) as the next Chief Minister. “And that stand is still there,” he said. He elaborated that Rio could have come up to pass on the baton of Chief Minister to him, in view of Noke being the

senior most regionalist and the senior most legislator in the 12th Nagaland Assembly. When asked about TR Zeliang reportedly camping with over 20 NPF legislators at a resort in Assam’s Kaziranga, Noke stated that they should not indulge in such a culture of camping. “If the power tussle is between the Congress and the NPF, then such camping may be alright,” he explained. But why such camping should be there within the NPF. Such mentality should be checked, he added. “If we are to choose the leader for the post of the Chief Minister, then we should sit down and do it amongst us here,” he said.

Painful echoes from An indelible Past Imti Longchar

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Twelve days after her threeyear-old daughter, Moamongla died in her arms, Tekatemla, a 33 year old mother of three, felt herself sinking into abject despair the morning she woke up to the cold hands of her fiveyear-old son Ridongyimba. Just like her sister, Ridongyimba had succumbed to malnutrition and a viral disease after days of fighting it. “My grief and pain of loss was indescribable,” she says trying to sound detached. But even after 57 years since, the stirring of emotions in her voice is unmistakable. The year was 1957. During the time, the army adopted a military tactic of grouping of villages in an attempt to break the supply and intelligence network of the volunteers and also smother the spirit of freedom and defiance of the Nagas. This involved moving an entire population of neighboring villages to one village. In February, the whole population of

Mangmetong was taken to oldest survivors still alive Longkhum village where to tell of the atrocities and A 90-year old mother rethey were herded inside inflicted by the counts the agonizing bur- suffering bamboo barricaded fences. army during the period of den of pain and loss she Imprisoned and isolatgrouping. Her’s is not only ed inside a cell like house story of sadness and sufendured during the 1957 afering, which was barricaded by but also a testimony grouping period of Naga of love, courage and endurbamboo fences and spikes, Tekatemla had nowhere to villages by the Indian Army ance faced by a mother. turn for help. She and her She says what hapthree children were segpened is in the past. But regated from her relatives she still struggles to come and other villagers because to terms with the gripping her husband was a volunmemory of the devastating teer, an ‘underground’ loss of her two children - or fighting for freedom. the night her son died. Her grief over the death “I still feel great pain of her two children was and regret that my son more excruciating becould not taste the venison cause she was powerless meat his father had cooked to change the outcome. “I and smuggled in for us am a mother and would through a villager.” readily give up my life for She recalls how on that my children, but there I fateful night, her son insistwas, powerless to change ed they eat the meat portion Tekatemla the outcome,” she narrates together the next morning of her utter vulnerability at and ate only the dry yam fant daughter to see that she, that point of time. leaves on which the veni“I staved off despair and we both survive.” son was cooked. He did not Their confinement at live to see the next dawn. gathered what was left of my strength and courage. I sol- Longkhum village lasted a Chosen to be the volunteer diered on because I had to year. vice president from MangmeTekatemla is one of the tong village, her husband Imtimother my youngest, an in-

chujang, was in hiding from the Indian Army. It was four days after Ridongyimba’s death that his father, taking the risk of capture by the Indian Army, dug up the coffin from the Longkhum village grave and carried it all the way down to Mangmetong to bury it there. “I wouldn’t ever wish the burden I have carried on any mother. I believe not many mothers have experienced a tragedy of such magnitude. I am grateful to God for giving me the strength to survive and arrive at where I am now,” expresses Tekatemla who turns 90 this year. Tekatemla is now a mother to eight children. Her husband passed away in 1974. Like her, during the grouping of Naga villages which lasted from 1957-59, countless of mothers and daughters along with their men-folk were forced to endure untold suffering, loss of property, trauma and humiliation in the hands of the army. Their stories of suffering remain untold and their memories scarred.

Alleged ‘video clips pertain to the conduct of mock poll’ DIMAPUR, MAY 10 (MExN): The Returning Officer (RO) of Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency, Temjen Toy, who is also the State’s Commissioner, has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Nagaland informing about the fresh scrutiny conducted on May 3 and 4. The RO, in his letter to the CEO Nagaland dated May 9, 2014, gave a detailed report of the fresh scrutiny, which was conducted, according to the RO “in accordance to the parameters set by the Election Commission of India vide letter No. 495/NLHP/2014 dated May 1, 2014.” The RO informed the Election office that apart from the two polling stations namely, 2-Akhakhu and 25-Naltoqa under 33 A/C Suruhoto, which were recommended for re- poll, all the remaining polling stations scrutinized did not have “substantial basis for declaration of the polls as void.” “Accordingly, we do not recommend re-poll in any of the polling stations,” he stated. In connection to the 5 point complaint of the NPCC President to the Chief Election Commissioner, the RO in his letter to the State CEO has clarified it point by point. With regard to allegations of the Opposition Congress about video recordings showing poll malpractices, the RO explained that it did not understand “how and under what circumstances the video contained in the CD submitted by the NPCC was filmed”. The RO pointed out that as per ECI letter No. 464/INST/2008/ EPS dated January 19, 2009, no photography or video recording by any person inside the Polling Stations is permitted except by the persons authorized by the Commission. However, in order to be abundantly clear, the CD was referred to the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO), Wokha, who is also

the Wokha DC. In the ARO Wokha report it was pointed out that “the video clips pertain to the conduct of mock poll.” A copy of the report submitted by ARO to the RO was obtained by this newspaper. The ARO Wokha stated that the video clips pertain to Part NOS. 10, 11, 13, 36 and 37 of 39 Assembly Constituency falling in Lakhuti Village. However the reports submitted by the respective Micro-Observers did not contain any mention of mal-practices having occurred during polling, stated the ARO report. It was also informed that Micro Observers were appointed to all the above Polling Stations and also that the agents of the INC candidate appended signatures, suggesting that there was no complaint on the conduct of poll. The ARO Wokha, disclosed in his report that a former MLA and prominent member of the Indian National Congress in the state had telephoned him on polling day (April 9, 2014) informing that the “polling process was going on smoothly in Lakhuti village, where he said he was stationed”. The ARO contended that in case of any suspicion of electoral mal practice as suggested by the video clips, Sulanthung would have reported in the said phone call. On other allegations, the RO expressed regret that after having continuously carried out the scrutiny in the most transparent manner, he was being “accused of clandestinely picking up two polling stations for re-poll”. He stated that the entire process of scrutiny was video recorded should there be any doubts on the role of the RO and that every effort was made to detect any malpractice. He further stated that it was not aware of any rule wherein polling stations recording over 98% of voting should be recommended for re-poll. In fact, the RO was of the opinion that the high percentage of voting shows the effectiveness of the SVEEP campaign carried out in Nagaland state. Full text on page 5

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Kohima, may 10 (mExN): Commissioner of Nagaland & Returning Officer, 1-Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency, Temjen Toy, IAS, today informed that repolling at the two polling stations under 33 Suruhoto A/C, namely 2- Akhakhu, and 25- Naltoqa concluded peacefully with no untoward incidents. The voter turnout at the two polling stations were 31.25% and 41.37% respectively. Voting for the adjourned poll at 1-Ladiagarh under 49-Tamlu A/C was also held peacefully and without any hindrance at a nearby makeshift structure with a voter turnout of 58.61%, said the RO in a press release. With this, the polling process for 1-Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency in the State of Nagaland has concluded and counting will take place along with the rest of the country on May 16, 2014, the release added. The Office of the Returning Officer has lauded all the AROs and their teams of officers and polling personnel for the smooth conduct of polls and expressed confidence that the counting process will be concluded likewise.

ALTED launched Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): East Dimapur unit of Ao Lanur Telongjem Dimapur was launched on May 10. The launch programme of Ao Lanur Telongjem East Dimapur (ALTED) was held at its treasurer’s residence at Purana Bazaar. Additional PCCF, I. Panger Jamir, exhorted the ALTED to take it as a challenge to bring change in the society. To bring change requires character, he said, while adding that character lies at the foundation of a society. “Only when we build a clean society, Nagaland will earn recognition (and) achieving this must be accepted as a challenge.” He further stated that if progress is to be sought, it requires a collective revival of thought and action. Encouraging entrepreneurship among the youth, rather than remaining idle, will serve the purpose to progress, he said. On issues facing the Naga youth today, he said that “dropouts” is a serious matter which needs to be addressed and in that aspect, he added that youth forums such as the ALTED can play a big role.

The Children's Choir of Union Baptist Church (UBC) Kohima held a concert where they performed compositions of R. Kevichüsa on May 10 at UBC Sanctuary. The 53-member choir comprised of children between the age group of seven to thirteen years. Special appearances included male voice, UBC sanctuary choir and Trail Blazers class. Altogether 116 singers and musicians took part in the concert which was organised by the UBC Sunday school teachers.

TISS to establish institute at Chuchuyimlang

Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will establish an institute of higher studies at Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung district in collaboration with Nagaland Gandhi Ashram (NGA) and with active cooperation of Chuchuyimlang Village Council. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed between the two

organisations on April 29 last at the TISS campus in Mumbai. TISS, which is recognised as a Deemed University by University Grants Commission, is an institute of international repute and has made consistent contributions to civil society and the development sector through its education, research, field action and extension programmes, stated Dr. Ao-

toshi, Trustee, Nagaland Gandhi Ashram in a press release. The institute offers courses on Social Work, Development, Education, Humanities, Environment and other related disciplines. The campus at Chuchuyimlang envisages setting up of a series of Centres of Excellence in phased manner. The proposed centres are – Institute of

Social Work, Institute of Agriculture Development, Institute for Teachers’ Training, Institute for Vocational Studies and Training, Cultural Resource Centre for Naga Art & Crafts, and Gandhi Museum and Study Centre comprising Gandhiana and Nagaland/ North Eastern affairs. According to the note, it is being seriously contemplated to start the Mahatma

Gandhi Institute of Social Work which will offer Master of Social Work (MSW) course from the Academic Session 2014-15. The formal announcement in this regard is expected to be issued in due course. The rest of the institutes are proposed to be established in phased manner. The campus will be developed at a sprawling 232 acres of land donated for the purpose by Chuchuyimlang

Villagers without any cost or condition. The note recalled that the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Social Work was established in collaboration with IGNOU in 2010 which has produced two batches of MSW graduates. The Institute however had to be discontinued due to change in policy of IGNOU to abolish face to face programmes.

Torechu on awarding subsidy only to genuine & diligent farmers

Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): To ensure success of any project implementation in the district, Parliamentary Secretary for Excise, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Economic & Statistics and Chairman of Kiphire District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), T Torechu has insisted on awarding beneficiary schemes only to the genuine and diligent farmers. He also urged upon the officials to properly document list of projects in order to avoid overlapping in the implementation process. Torechu made this

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remarks following presentation of reports by various implementation departments on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme during the monthly DPDB meeting in the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall in Kiphire town on May 6. Noting that some farmers have tendency to avail subsidy in contravention to guidelines, Torechu said beneficiary scheme should be awarded to only the genuine and diligent farmers to ensure success of the projects. While not ruling out other districts, Torechu emphatically said

farmers in Kiphire district have inculcated bad culture of hankering after subsidy from different departments without implementing the projects. Currently RKVY schemes are implemented in Zungki valley between Phuvkiu and Phelungre villages. Torechu also said farmers should reap the fruit of the project and set example to other villages where similar schemes will be implemented in subsequent years. Besides, he suggested the officials to make spot verification to those implementing villages to maintain transparency

and ensure success of the projects. He also requested the officials to share knowledge with the villagers to enhance productivity. Meanwhile, Torechu called upon officers posted in Kiphire not to consider as a punishment but rather take upon the responsibility with pride to serve in one of the most remote areas of the State. He urged the officers to work collectively for the progress of the district and further encouraged the officers to mingle with the local populace in order to foster unity among various tribes in the district. Torechu also expressed

KPC elects new team ACKOWLEDGEMENT C M Y K

New team of KPC pose for camera after election held on May 10 at KPC conference hall, Kohima. (Morung Photo)

Born: 13-09-1964 - Died: 07-05-2014

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Even though words do not seem enough, we, the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who supported and comforted us through your constant prayers and helped us financially, materially and physically during the accident and sad demise of our dearest and most beloved Late T. Chubanukshi Aier. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Dr. Kezhalezo Angami and his esteemed colleagues, Bethel Hospital, Kohima. 2. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo and various Departments and Committees. 3. Ao Senden. 4. Aor Telongjem Kohima. 5. Ao Students Telongjem Kohima. 6. Sungratsu Union, Kohima. 7. Forest Colony Union, Kohima. 8. Sugratsu Senso Mungdang. 9. Sugratsu Village Council 10. Sungratsu Union, Mokokchung. 11. Sungratsu Baptist Arogo. 12. Sangtam Baptist Church, Kohima. 13. The Director, Officers and staffs of the Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland. 14. Home Department, Kohima 15. Neighbours and all well wishers We regret our inability to thank every person individually, however we will remain forever indebted to all of you.

May God Almighty Bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children & Family Members

Kohima, may 10 (mExN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) today elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2014-16. Xavier Rutsa was elected the president, Ketouselie Viluo - vice president; Alice Yhoshu - general secretary; Solomon Sha - joint secretary; and Rüülhoutuonuo Theünuo - treasurer. The election was conducted by election commissioner Oken Jeet Sandham.

President Rutsa thanked the members for being elected to the post uncontested and sought cooperation from the members for smooth functioning of the KPC. Outgoing president Kopelo Krome also extended gratitude to all the members for a successful tenure and hoped that the members would extend the same amount of cooperation and support to the new team as well.

desire to document the project implementation through publication in a monthly journal. He said publication of the journal would highlight success stories to other districts as well as relay new innovations initiated by the district. Further, he announced to confer annual award to the best performing department. Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman DPDB, Kiphire, Neposo Theluo, also announced about undertaking tree plantation drive on June 5 to commemorate World Environment Day.

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St. Mary’s School to be tobacco free Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): DTCC Dimapur conducted anti-tobacco awareness program at St Mary’s School Padum Pukhuri on Thursday. Around 500 students from Class VIII to X participated in the program in 3 batches. A press release informed that Dr. C Tetseo, District program officer, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) gave PowerPoint presentation on the harmful effects of tobacco. Sister Lincy Sebastian, Principal of the school advised the students never to pick up tobacco habit and also led the students in taking anti tobacco pledge. She assured that the school will adopt Tobacco free school guidelines. According to Dr C tetseo, the DTCC team had conducted awareness program in several schools in Purana Bazaar and Tuluvi area during the week. He has encouraged other schools to come forward and adopt tobacco free school guidelines.

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Hundreds attend DABA children’s funfair Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): A children’s funfair was held today by the Christian Education Ministry, Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) with grand success. The funfair was held under the theme “Fun with Jesus”. Hundreds of children from all the eight fellowships, i.e. Lengrijan, Oriental, Lungmen, Yinsem, Signal, Town, Merali, Duncan gathered at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Nagarjan Dimapur playground. Stating the popular proverb “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, speaker for the day, Deena Wati encouraged the children to participate in the games while also glorifying the name of God. “We are here to enjoy. And while ex-

Children participated in various games and activities during the funfair organized by Christian Education Ministry, DABA on May 10. (Morung Photo)

ploring our talents, let us invite Jesus in our midst,” she urged the little children. DABA Associate Pastor, Maong Lemtor was present to officially inaugurate the

funfair open. After the introductions, the children participated in several games and walked away with prizes. Fun activities and interactive booths were set up by

the teachers of all the various fellowships. Children were seen attempting to score prizes in darts, angling the bottle, mini soccer etc.

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"Election" massacres darken immigration debate NARAYANGURI, MAY 10 (ReUTeRs): From his hiding place in a cowshed, Sefaqul Islam watched as masked gunmen moved through his village, shot women and children dead with automatic rifles and tossed wounded survivors into the blazing remains of their homes. The cattle herder's sister and seven-year-old nephew were among 41 Muslims killed by suspected tribal militants last week in Assam, the latest atrocity against people accused of being immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh. "We will never go back to the village," said Islam, as he and dozens of Narayanguri's traumatised inhabitants erected bamboo-framed tents on the opposite bank of the Beki river. Police and local residents said three separate

attacks were carried out by militants from the ethnic Bodo community as punishment for Muslims who failed to support their local candidate in the election, which is still going on across India. The worst outbreak of communal violence in the northeastern region since 2012 has compounded fears among Muslims living along the India-Bangladesh border who feel they are being singled out by the man widely expected to be India's next prime minister - Narendra Modi. The Hindu nationalist candidate, campaigning mainly on a ticket of economic growth, has ratcheted up rhetoric against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, saying they should have their "bags packed" ready to be sent home should he win.

Northeast Briefs Seven family members buried alive in landslide in Assam GUWAHATI, MAY 10 (PTI): Seven members of a family were buried alive in a landslide in south Assam's Karimganj district, official sources said today. Due to heavy rains, mud slided down a hill and fell on a temporary house killing the seven persons at Satgarakul village last night, district Deputy Commissioner Sanjiv Gohain Boruah said. The victims were identified as Lubeuddin Ali (35), his wife, three daughters and two sons, Boruah said. The village is about 30 km away from Karimganj, the district headquarter town.

Government job for wife of deceased poll official ITANAGAR, MAY 10 (PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh government has provided compensation and a government job to the wife of a poll official who died on poll duty during the April 9 Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. The Directorate of School Education has appointed Bater (Lollen) Dabi, wife of Mathew Dabi, as an assistant teacher at Namey village in East Siang district on compassionate ground, official sources said here today. Accepting the appointment, she joined her duty today at the deputy director of school education (DDSE) office at Pasighat yesterday. An amount of twenty lakh was also sanctioned in her name as ex-gratia. Dabi, who formally accepted the amount yesterday, earlier declined to accept it demanding the state government to initiate probe by a competent authority in to the mysterious death of her husband. The case was handed over to the special investigating cell (SIC) of the state police for probe after Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma ordered for investigation into the case. Dabi, a junior teacher of Namey village, who was appointed as polling officer, went missing on the day of polling. His body was recovered on April 17 from a gorge inside a deep forest, two kilometres away from Siine village polling station under Pangin assembly constituency.

EC orders inquiry in Arunachal ITANAGAR, MAY 10 (PTI): Election Commission of India (EC) has ordered an enquiry into the allegations of booth capturing, rigging following complaints received from various quarters in Arunachal Pradesh. The enquiry order comes after demands were made for re-polling at Chulla polling station in Koloriang assembly constituency and Ruhi, Giba, Richik and Ha polling stations of Tali constituency in remote Kurung Kumey district, officials said. "The enquiry officer appointed by the commission had visited the district and conducted enquiry into the matter," Chief Electoral Officer( CEO) Chandra Bhusan Kumar said in a statement here today. At Koloriang, the officer also met various candidates and election agents, the statement said adding the enquiry was in progress and the report would be submitted to the commission for further action. Meanwhile, the administration in the state capital today clamped prohibitory orders under article 144 of CrPc prohibiting gathering of large number of people within the radius of 200 meters around Nirvachan Bhawan complex here to ensure smooth conduct of election process.

Assam Attack toll rises to 43 after two more bodies recovered today

"The infiltrators have to go, go and go," Modi said on Wednesday in West Bengal, which also borders Bangladesh. A few miles from Narayanguri, in an area prone to religious violence, Modi made a similar speech a few days before the massacres, warning that Bangladeshis were taking over the state. While there is no evidence Modi's words had any bearing on the latest bloodshed in a long-running conflict, his rivals say the speeches, which continued after the attacks, risk alienating many in India's Muslim minority of 150 million people. The prospect of an Indian prime minister forcing Muslims of Bangladeshi origin to return home has also raised alarm bells in Dhaka, where the govern-

NARAYANGURI, MAY 10 (PTI): Two more bodies of minors were recovered in the Baksa district today, taking the toll in the mayhem allegedly unleashed by the NDFB(S) in BTAD areas to 43, a senior government official said. "Today, bodies of two minor boys were recovered from the Beki river. While one was 13 months old, another was seven years," Baksa Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhawani Prasad Sharma told PTI here. cTill date bodies of 36 people were recovered from the violence-hit Narayanguri, Khagrabari and Narsingbari villages of Baksa district and seven from Kokrajhar. Meanwhile, a National Commission for Minorities team today visited the affected areas of Baksa district. The team comprised of the Chairman and some members first interacted with the inmates of the relief camp and then went to the spot of the incident in Naryanguri and Khagrabari on the other side of the Beki river, Sharma said. Victims as well as the villagers on the east of Beki river during the interaction with the team alleged that Bodoland People's Front (BPF)-supported miscreants had attacked them as they did not vote for their candidate in the Lok Sabha elections. ment said it would resist staggered, five-week elecany such move. tion that ends on Monday, denies stirring tensions in MODI'S PARTY Assam and has firmly conDEFENDS STANCE demned the killings. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party leaders say it has Party (BJP), which opinion every right to address what polls suggest will lead the it says is an issue of national next government after a security, because immigra-

vice alleging that illegal migrants are pouring into the state using railways. According to a report in 'Arunachal Times' the staffs of Naharlagun and Gumto stations have been withdrawn and both the stations have been sealed. "The train service has been suspended indefinitely due to security reason," the station master added. In an advertisement issued on Friday, the North-East Frontier Railway informed public that the train instead of Naharlagun station, will now terminate at Harmuti and will continue to do so till situation improves. Ever since the train service started various student organizations of state like ANSU, SUMA, APPDSU and other civil society organizations have been expressing serious concern over large scale migration of outsiders into state.

#deportbangladeshis tag were at the top of Twitter's trend list in India on Monday. For most of his tireless, 10-month election campaign, Modi, 63, has focussed on his credentials as an efficient manager capable of ending the worst economic slowdown in decades. But he has failed to shake off doubts that he and his party are prejudiced against Muslims and will favour the Hindu majority at their expense. Those date back to the party's rise in the 1990s following a mob's destruction of a mosque. Modi has been accused of not doing enough to stop communal riots in 2002 in Gujarat, where he is chief minister, in which more than 1,000 people died, most of them Muslims.

Irom Sharmila charged with attempt to suicide IMPHAL, MAY 10 (TNN): Police have submitted a chargesheet against anti-Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act activist Irom Sharmila Chanu at an Imphal court, seeking to punish her under Section 309 of the IPC (attempt to commit suicide). As Sharmila has contended she is only protesting against the act with no intention to commit suicide, police's move has started a legal fight to focus deeply on the provisions of Section 309.

Demanding repeal of the act, Sharmila has been on a fast since November 2000. But police never submitted a chargesheet against her before for which the Iron Lady was not convicted of attempting to commit suicide, a source said. Every year, Sharmila is released by court in March after her one-year jail term under Section 309 expires. But she continues her fast only to be arrested the next day or two days later — a regular feature since 2001.

This time, police submitted the chargesheet before the chief judicial magistrate (Imphal East) a few days ago and the latter has fixed Tuesday for hearing the case. To defend the police's charge, noted human rights lawyer Khaidem Mani will appear on behalf of Sharmila. Sharmila is currently being forced-fed in the security ward of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), close to her residence in Imphal East. Mani

said he would fight for Sharmila's release on the plea that she is not attempting to commit suicide, but is simply protesting AFSPA. During her routine appearance before the court on Friday, Sharmila exuded confidence in winning the legal battle on the matter. "The government has falsely charged me with attempt to commit suicide. I only undergo a protest against AFSPA. If the charge ought to be true, I would have committed suicide anytime during the

Communication to Tezu snapped due to landslide ITANAGAR, MAY 10 (PTI): Landslides triggered by the first monsoon spell have snapped surface communication to Tezu in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The headquarters town of Tezu was cut off from rest of the state following massive landslides due to incessant rain in the past few days. According to official sources, heavy landslides beyond 5 km point from Tohangam (O Point) have brought vehicular movement to a standstill. In order to restore road connectivity, the Border Roads Organiza-

tion (BRO) has deployed both men and machineries but struggling to clear the debris as continuous rainfall was hampering restoration activities, sources said. "Due to sinking of the steep hill and continuous mudslide, it is foiling our rigorous efforts. For few hours the mud was cleared and the road was made thorough but the continuous rain is creating hurdles in restoration works," BRO official P K Gupta informed. The Alubari Ghat connecting Tezu with Namsai had also been closed owing to surging waters of the Lohit river

and its tributaries, sources said. Meanwhile, passenger vehicle services from Tezu to Tinsulia and Itanagar have been suspended since last three days resulting in scarcity of essential commodities, sources added. A report from Pasighat stated that normal life has been severely affected in East Siang district following incessant downpour in the past couple of days. Continuous downpour in the district had resulted in water logging in many places at Pasighat, the headquarters town while the Siang river and its tributaries were in high spate.

last 13 years," said Sharmila. This came at a time when Amnesty International has intensified a campaign across the country, seeking release of Sharmila without any condition. During a recent Imphal visit, the prominent human rights group's members had said Sharmila was protesting against AFSPA in a democratic way with no intention to commit suicide and it is clear that the government had wrongly charged her.

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court order," Sarkar told reporters after a two-hour meeting of state cabinet. State Advocate General Bijan Chandra Das and law secretary Datamohan Jamatia briefed the cabinet about the judgment at the urgently called meeting. The court, after hearing the state government and the complainants, Wednesday passed the order on a batch of 58 petitions filed by those who had failed to secure government teachers' jobs. Tripura's Left Front government recruited 1,100 post-graduate, 4,617

Arunachal train suspended: Locals fear large scale migration ITANAGAR, MAY 10 (IBN): Arunachal Pradesh appeared on the national railways map just two months ago. The local population was initially ecstatic. The Arunachal Pradesh government had hailed it as a big leap towards integrating the state into the Union of India. But, the train services have been indefinitely suspended from Saturday after the local people and organizations expressed fears that the train service is leading to a large scale migration of people from rest of India to the frontier state. The Naharlagun-Dekargaon (Assam) train service has been suspended by the Indian Railways. This comes days after All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) and All Papum Pare District Students Union (APPDSU) demanded for immediate suspension of train ser-

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The right thing should “Mothers’ Day Greetings” be done, if not it is a sin Dear Ayao (R.Amongla Jamir)

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We have well experienced of God's protection and His leading in the past more than fifty years of war with our enemy. Only because of His protection and leading till today the mighty enemy could not defeat us and we are proud of a nation and as the children of the living God. When we say the Nagas are the children of God, a sovereign people, Nagaland does not belong to India but the Nagas, it doesn't go against India or an insult to the Indians. And these are not deceiving words to the Christians, Pastors, Reverends, and doesn't meant to fight against India by AK 47, or to make Nagaland as Nigeria, Afghanistan or Somalia. When God has already given us the freedom and chose us as His own children, why do we need to afraid of speaking for our nation? The Kachin Christians, Pastors and Reverends have never afraid of speaking or

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am determined to write this article in the interest of Mr. Luke Krishta who wrote an open letter to Mr. Kaka and in the larger interest of our people and. All Christians know that God led Israelites out of Egypt. That's He led them out of the paganism, slavery and suppression so as to make them free to worship Him. So also God has protected Naga people from the influence of Paganism such as Hinduism and Buddhism in the past more than 2000 years as He doesn't want us to be under the rule of idols worshipers, and thus He bestowed the sovereignty to the Naga people which make clear to all of us that God has His own purpose for the Nagas. In view of this point Mr. Kaka has encouraged the Church leaders to speak for our nation.

praying to God for their freedom (in Kachin- Awngdawm). They said, as they accepted Jesus Christ as their savior, they are now the children of God, a chosen people, called them out from the darkness to His marvelous light by their God Almighty. (1 Peter 2:9-10). As God hears their prayer their conflict with Burma is now internationalizing. Even their General Gum Maw has been invited by the foreign Ministry of American in the last month April 2014. The fact we know that in the war between Nagaland and India, God our Lord has intervened the war through the Church leaders when Nagaland reached to the brink of its doom and saved our nation in 1975. But we have spurned His compassion and profaned His glory. And the Church leaders also did not say the truth that God has saved our nation and brought peace to Naga-

land. Thus God our Lord has thrown us into the dungeon where we have been killing, deceiving, enmity and hatred against each other. If we glorify His name and thank Him for His abundant mercy and compassion on us, we might not have been suffered in the hands of our own people. I appreciate that the Nagaland Church leaders had done a lot for our Nation in the past just as the Kachin Church leaders are doing for their own nation by now. But I feel something had gone wrong with our Church lead-

"Like all the rest, I have a land where I was born & free. Like all the rest, when as a child I was playful, filled with glee. But often so the schools would shut, As we would hear sudden gunshots! Thus the same reason as to why the outdoor games would pause And we'd run to the ground floor all lost. We kids would still be unshaken, sharing giggles... As the elders continued their discussions in all seriousness. Eventually I moved out of home at 15, And was away from the usual routine. Every visit to my land, I wanted to see a change... Not just in politics or economy But the overall development in itself. I am guilty as charged for having felt what I did And still staying away from the land where I took my first breath! I see luxury cars, huge bungalows, expensive gadgets & branded attires... Oh! we sure must be super blessed! But here's a land where these cars fear their own roads, Where these fab shoes in few days would turn old!

ers after 1980 because they do not speak the truth of the political events and killings among the Nagas after 1980. They failed to clarify the Accord was not a surrender Accord, but God's hands was in that and saved our nation. By clarifying it they might have glorified God our Lord as well. They should not be afraid or ashamed to speak the truth, so that some of Nagas who are on the wrong side may understand what truth is and false. Our Bible says; "To one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin". (Jame 4:17).

As Mother and daughters we are forever connected. You are the bone of our spines, keeping us straight & true. Your gentle eyes, stern when we needed a lesson, you are the beating of our hearts and we cannot imagine our lives without you. You are our Mother, our best friend. We love you so much!

“Happy Mothers’ Day”

Sometimes

-Dedicated to Mom (Kaholi Piketo Achumi)

Sometimes words are not enough to express your worth, Colours fail to paint your timeless beauty, Gifts fall short to convey how priceless you are. You are God’s MASTERPIECE. Sometimes all that is needed is to retrospect, Be thankful for all the loving, nurturing years; Pause a little and recapture the fine details. You are our ARCHITECT. Sometimes life is tough and uncertain, You feel the weight on your shoulder, And yet you kneel and gladly put up with it. You are a woman of STRENGTH.

Happy Mothers’ Day Dear Mum Thita

Sometimes definitions don’t come easy, It just can’t contain a mother’s lovePatient, loving, gentle, caring and ……. You are God’s greatest GIFT .

Dear Mum!!!

Happy Mother’s Day! Your adorable children, Ameca, Phiki, Nighati, Pam, Dav and Aris

It is indeed a proud moment for us all to have you (Thita) as a great Mother in our lives where we are being moulded, nurtured and taken care and enabling us to reach this far. We are really blessed with all that you have shower upon us all like a god shepherd. On this auspicious day of “Mothers’ Day” we wish you all the best health, with zeal wisdom, more love and care that we may all shelter sound under your amazing arms now and forever. May you continue to live like a blooming flower that generously feeds insects with its enlightened fragrance at all free.

Oh my mother... A miracle and a marvel and there is no equal Above all creations, earth and heaven More than a million and billion times Of all created beings of God You are the most beautiful being and Is your love and care for me Above the lives of all beings are you dearest mother Even the sky is beneath your feet. Oh my mother ... Oh my wonderful mother, God’s wonderful creation You held me and caressed me in your most gentle arms Who gave me your everything to your beloved child Without even a doubt or thought Correcting my mistakes in a most loving way Pouring out your pleasant caring of love that Sticks with me and warms my entire being Even without your presence now. Oh my mother ...

“A Very Mothers’ Day Dear Mum”. -Lots of Love from loving Husband, Sons & Daughters.

‘I often wondered how you can divide your love among so many of us, I realized that you don’t divide them, but simply multiply your love.’ (The lines on a Mother’s Day card which I bought for my mom years back in 2001) I still, and will always love you Thank you for being person that you are, I would never know how much you love me, But I just arrived from a journey, Nothing to give, Just a prayer, a selfish one albeit, I guess, other than God, you are the only one who loved me unconditionally.

I long to see better days ahead When my land would be better led. I so wish there were few 'heroes' Who would be different from most of the existing 'zeroes'. Pardon me if I do sound harsh.. But ''Truth is bitter'', they say at large. I hope each of us feel a sense of remorse Because we all are responsible in bettering our own land first and foremost"

How do I refer you to describe you Cause there is not such words or expressions Comparable to your love and care I even feel guilty to present you the most beautiful flower in the world Even in a far distance and gaps I can feel your warmth and loving care For I know that yours is the only true love That won’t leave me alone even if I go astray from you.

I love you Amma, and Sashi, Imcha, Longrang, Aren, Bendang, Akum, Atu and Amen and of course, the grad sons, do love you. God bless.

Sentinenla (Anen) Akong

Nana & Lemdi New Delhi

Oh my dearest mother ....... I love you.

Lawrence Langphong St. Joseph’s College Jakhama - Nagaland

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): All the adhoc teachers of Dimapur district, who have completed 3 years of service as on December 31, 2012 and March 2013, have been asked to submit a second time collection of Rs 800 latest by May 20, 2014, near Bamboo Resource Center, 6th mile, Dimapur. Failing to do so, the individual concerned will be responsible for their service regularization, stated a press release received here. For more information call 8974159758/ 9862927267.

ENSF mourns former KU president’s demise Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has mourned the sudden demise of late C. Mopen Jessuhu, father of Honang M Jessuhu, general secretary of ENSF. With his death the Eastern Nagas have lost a great visionary leader who was a pioneer in uplifting the eastern society, stated ENSF in a condolence note. Late C. Mopen worked as president of Konyak Union and an eastern missionary who dedicated his life to serve humanity, it added. While acknowledging the deceased’s contribution, ENSF shared their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Hindi teachers under Kohima dist informed Kohima, may 10 (mExN): All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (Kohima unit) has informed all government Hindi teachers under Kohima district (both under SDEO/DIS Kohima) that an amount of Rs 500/will be deducted as membership fee and general fund as decided in the general meeting held on March 29. Therefore, all the Hindi teachers concerned have been requested to co-operate with the union. For any query one can contact any office bearers, informed ANHTU Kohima unit Info & Publicity Secretary Nelson Yhokha.

Invitation for Miss Dimapur 2014 Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): The Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN) has informed that Miss Dimapur 2014 pageant will be held during the summer break. Bio datas of interested participants should be submitted along with two recent photos - one full length and a close up, and proper contact, address and a copy of birth certificate latest by June 10. Minimum height criteria will be 5.5 inches and between the age group of 18-23 years. The grand finale of the pageant will be held purely on invitation basis in July. All interested participants have been requested to submit their bio data in the designated place of their convenience that includes Akholie Bakery & Confectionary – Chumukedima, BNS Host – 4th Mile, Naro Ki- Purana Bazaar, and Ao Kitchen- NMM Road Duncan. Selected contestants will be further notified on the programme schedule and grooming session, EGoN stated in a press release.

Western Chakhesang Hoho condemns Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): The office of the Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) has strongly condemned Vito Sema, Obed Sema, and Toviho Sema for attempting to steal the Bolero of the WCH general secretary on May 8 around 2:30 am. According to a press release issued by WCH president Vekhosayi Nyekha and press secretary Rhudu Shupao, the three accused were caught by the Bade village youths. The Hoho has appealed to the authority concerned to take stern action against the three accused and asserted that it should not be repeated again.

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Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) will be organizing its 2nd toppers’ felicitation programme at the end of this month. Therefore, the Union has informed all the student toppers to submit one photocopy of each of their marksheet, admit card and a passport size photo to the Union’s office, near Fire Brigade and Public College of Commerce on or before May 20 on all working days from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For further enquiries, one may contact DNSU officials at: +91 9862304110 / +91 9856683633.

11 May 2014

Withdraw NiT: NFHRcc tells PWD (R & b)

Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): Chairman of NNC UT-I, H Sema has clarified that the termination order of ex-president of NNC Kuki region, Victor Hmar was issued by the central office of NNC and not by UT-I nor UT-I chairman. This was in response to Victor Hmar’s press statement published on May 10 where he had questioned and condemned the NNC UT-I chairman for his expulsion. In a rejoinder, H Sema informed that Victor Hmar was attached to UT-I before his termination from the “national service”. Victor Hmar’s claim, the rejoinder said, is “total false and baseless” and he is trying to tarnish the image of UT-I chairman. On Victor Hmar “claiming” to be C.O, H Sema stated that there is only C.A.O (Central Administrative Officer) or chairman and no C.O.

DNSU informs toppers

Sunday

Remains of structures burnt down by a fire in Burma camp on Saturday. Morung Express News boring RCC building was a Relief Committee headed Dimapur | May 10

Two fires broke out at separate places in Dimapur on Saturday, rendering several families homeless. Wati Jamir, Officer-in-charge (OC) of the Dimapur Fire Brigade informed that one fire broke out at Burma Camp at 1:17 pm and another at Walford around 3:00 pm. In Namgalong Colony, Burma Camp, more than 25 families were left homeless, while three scooters were engulfed by flames. Most of the families affected by the fire were living in ‘kaccha’ houses. However, a neigh-

also partially damaged by the fire. A press note from the Namgalong Colony Council (NCC) informed that property worth several lakhs was destroyed in the blaze. Intervention of the fire brigade personnel prevented the fire from spreading more and it was finally brought under control. At least 5 fire tenders were pressed into action, and it took nearly two hours to douse the flames. The NCC expressed gratitude to the fire department, security forces and all who extended help in bringing the fire under control. The council has set up

by the Gaon Bura, Chingkhiulung Gonmei, who can be contacted at 9436002530 and 8575190419. Meanwhile, in Walford, around 40 to 45 families living in ‘kaccha’ houses were rendered homeless, as flames easily engulfed the wooden structures. The OC informed that in Walford, a truck was partially burnt due to the flames. The cause of the two fires is yet to be ascertained. However, stating that there was a power cut in Dimapur at the time of the fires, the OC of Dimapur Fire Brigade ruled out short circuit as the cause.

The dust had barely settled after the contract imbroglio, yet another has reared in the course of the foothill road. This time, it is the PWD (Roads & Bridges) which has plainly landed itself in a mess. It has literally committed a faux pas in the form of issuing ‘Notice Inviting Tender’ (NIT) for work which is already under execution, at the same time, earning the ire of the Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC). The NFRCC convened an emergency session on May 10 in the aftermath of the NIT dated May 8, 2014 issued by the office of the Chief Engineer, PWD (R & B). The NIT appeared on May 10. Following the meeting, the NFHRCC issued a statement demanding that the department in concern should withdraw the NIT (No. CE (R & B) / TENDER / FH / 2013-14),

and stipulated a period of seven days to withdraw the tender notice. Stating the reason behind the demand, the NFHRCC stated that work is already in progress at Yajang C-Longtho MI project segment. According to the NFHRCC, the contractor, Yashitsungba Aier on the request of the department had started work on the said sector and that the contractor is executing the same. The NFHRCC in the statement mentioned that the “table tender” in respect of the aforementioned sector was initiated on April 25, 2014. “However, to the utter shock and surprise of the NFHRCC, the department vide news publication dated 10 May 2014 published the notice inviting tender in respect of the aforesaid foothill road construction. Thus being the situation, the NFHRCC appeal the department to withdraw the tender notice dated May 8 2014 within a period of seven days with ef-

fect from 11th of May, 2014 failing which the NFHRCC will initiate appropriate action in the interest of the public and to safeguard the survival road from all means of unfair means,” the NFHRCC stated. Questioning the logic behind the issuing of the NIT, the NFHRCC asked “as to why two different yardsticks have been applied for a particular project.” According to the NFHRCC 70 percent of the “jeepable” road has been initiated through table tender yet for the remaining portion the department is inviting open tender or bidding. It further stated that during the December 7, 2013 meeting with the Roads & Bridges Minister in Kohima, the NFHRCC was endorsed to initiate “jeepable road construction.” Furthermore, the NFHRCC appealed the Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union to uphold and honour the April 7 joint declaration.

Workshop for youth group held

Assam Rifles apprehends NSCN cadres Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): 11 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 5 Sector Assam Rifles apprehended an NSCN (IM) Civil Cadre, identified as Dili Pektha (22) of Senapati district, Manipur at Razeiba Welcome Gate on May 7, 2014. Assam Rifles in a press release informed that the individual was caught while collecting tax from civil truck drivers. He

was handed over to the police and FIR was lodged at Pfutsero Police Station on May 7, the release added. In another incident on May 9, 31 Assam Rifles apprehended one GPRN/ NSCN cadre from Kanching village, Longleng. AR identified the person as SS Maj Baupang Phom (48). According to the press release, the operation was based on specific

ZBN asks Peren people to be vigilant on land trade pErEN, may 10 (mExN): Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) has informed the general populace of Peren district to be vigilant in matters relating to selling/ dealing of land/ areas by any individual without the prior information and consent of the land owner and Baudi (Hoho). “Zeliangrong Baudi in its meeting premeditated on the subjects of land trade wherein, every represented villages has agreed in Toto to restrain from vending land in the district to outsider,” informed ZBN in a press statement jointly issued by its president and information & publicity secretary. In this regard, ZBN asserted it has taken serious note of it and notified all village authorities con-

cerned to strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulation framed out by the Committee on Land & Resources. It further re-iterated its stand to totally ban selling of the land/area to others without the consent of land owner and the Committee. “Baudi team will kick off its itinerary tour in the district to see that every concern village is protecting and preserving their land and resources in their respective areas,” the note added. The ZBN also cautioned that any individual/ group trying to buy land/ area under Peren district shall be doing so at their own risk and Zeliangrong Baudi shall in no way entertain and tackle the issue if found in the course of verification during its touring program.

information from sources regarding presence of GPRN/NSCN cadre in the area. During the search operation, the AR team cordoned the house and apprehended the cadre. Assam Rifles also recovered one Sten gun with magazine and five misfire rounds from the cadre. In addition, the release said, numbers of “extortion slips and other incriminating papers were recovered which proves active involvement of the cadre in extortion activities in the area.” The accused was handed over to Tuli Police Station.

Resource persons Angule Moasen Mero (L) and Wapangla Imchen (R) speaking during the workshop organized by Teintet Lanur Senden (DABA) on May 9.

Dimapur, may 10 (mExN): Teintet Lanur Senden, a youth group under Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) comprising members of 25 years and above organized a workshop on etiquette, courtesy, table manners, communication skills, dress code on May 9 at DABA Elim Hall. A press release informed that Angule Moasen Mero, consultant trainer on hospitality management and Wapangla Imchen, Management faculty at YLM-ITM, consultant trainer, and management executive at The Morung Express were the re-

source persons. In the first session, Angule Moasen Mero spoke on “Etiquette – A good behavior in us”. She also spoke about dress code - How to wear at which occasion and what to wear on job interviews. She also equipped the participants for interviews. Meanwhile, Wapangla Imchen in the second session spoke on the importance of communication skills and why we need it. She suggested the following to improve communication skills: Do not talk too fast, use dynamics, speak

clearly, concentrate on pitch, inappropriate words, maintain eye contact, making use of gestures, and avoid slangs. Further, she also suggested ways to improve spoken English: Reading practice, listening practice, conversation practice, grammar lesson. The press release acknowledged that the workshop equipped the participants with many human behavioral and communication skills “which is vital not only in society but also in family and church institutes.”

Edge On: WASU organizes felicitation cum career guidance Kohima, may 10 (mExN): “We need to suffer first to enjoy later. In today’s world, only those who thrive can survive. We love the pleasures and good things in life but it is difficult to be good,” said Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHED during the felicitation cum career guidance held on May 10 at APO Hall, Kohima. The program was organized by the Western Angami Students’ Union (WASU) under the theme ‘Edge On’ to encourage and felicitate the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and NPSC under

WASU. Short speeches were delivered by Savilie Krunilie, President, Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO), Khrielie Peseyie, President, WAGOK and Zakie Khate, President, Angami Student’s Union (ASU) while special songs were presented by Nise Meruno, AKG & Yamaha Brand Ambassador and Petezapu Iralu. A brief introduction was given by the successful students of HSLC and HSSLC. “You don’t have to follow or do what everyone is doing but you have to do what others do not do,” said Zakie Khate. He stated

that success in life does not lie in the present achievement alone, but in the road ahead and further exhorted the students to build a strong foundation and careful steps for the future. Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHED who graced the occasion as the chief guest stressed on the many problems among young Nagas which is hampering their success in life such as laziness, addiction as in alcohol, internet, and video games, financial difficulties, excessive socializing and unnecessary affairs. On a lighter note, Kruse also pointed

out that no one has ever died for studying or working so hard in life and also asserted that success in life does not just depend on academics, therefore it is essential for each individual to know their talents and excel in those areas. “Live and let others also live. Do good. This will enrich your life,” Kruse concluded. Kesonyü Yhome, IAS, Principal Director, School Education Kohima Nagaland, who spoke in the second session focused on three basic things for success that is good character, selfdiscipline or determination and time management.

Public SPace RO’s continuation report on fresh scrutiny to ceO 9th May, 2014 in connection to the 5 point complaint of the President, NPCC to the Chief Election Commissioner, the following is our comment: 1. While it is a fact that 84 polling stations had web casting facility, only one polling station i.e., P/S 21-Longleng HQ 'B' under 50 A/C Longleng fell within the category for viewing by the Returning Officer as per the parameters of the Commission. Since there was no specific instruction that the viewing of web casting, video recording, etc. were to be carried out during the scrutiny of the various documents and in presence of the political parties, the undersigned viewed the entire recording along with other Officers and could not find any substantial evidence of malpractice so as to merit re-poll. It

may be mentioned that there was no request for viewing of the recording during the scrutiny. 2. It is not understood how and under what circumstances the video contained in the CD submitted by the NPCC was filmed. In fact, as per ECI letter No. 464/INST/2008/ EPS dated 19th January, 2009, no photography or video recording by any person inside the Polling Stations is permitted except by the persons authorized by the Commission. Further, the letter stipulates penal action against those contravening this provision. However, in order to be abundantly clear, the CD was referred to the ARO, Wokha. His report is enclosed. 3. It is a matter of regret that the Returning Officer, after having continuously carried out the scrutiny

in the most transparent manner, is accused of clandestinely picking up two polling stations for re-poll. It may be mentioned that the entire process of scrutiny was video recorded, should there be any doubts on the role of the undersigned. Our report of 6th May,2014 along with the enclosed report is evident enough of the efforts that have been made to detect any malpractice. 4. This office is not aware of any Rule wherein polling stations recording over 98% of voting should be recommended for re-poll. In fact, in my opinion, the high percentage of voting shows the effectiveness of the SVEEP campaign carried out in the State. 5. With respect to the 6 polling stations (Wing A,B,C,D,E &F) in Phusachotu Village under 18

Chazouba A/C, the enclosed scrutiny report may kindly be perused. In addition to the 5 points mentioned, the NPCC had also complained that:a) There was only one polling agent of a political party in many polling stations. This is a fact. However, if the political parties do not send their polling agents to a particular polling station, this cannot be the lookout of the Returning Officer. b) Many of the polling booths which recorded more than 90% did not have Micro-Observers. Since there is no Rule that polling booths recording more than 90% voting should have Micro-Observers and since there is no way in forecasting the voter turnout, the question of posting Micro-Observers to such Polling Stations does not arise.

c) That many of the Presiding Officers reports are scratchy and not consistent and that many were corrected on the table of the Returning Officer. While, as mentioned in the scrutiny report, there were some inconsistencies detected, no corrections have been made by the undersigned in the P.O. Diaries, as this would amount to malpractice. This is a very serious allegation that undermines the integrity of the undersigned. d) That signatures/thumb impressions in the polling register need to be authenticated through forensic laboratory. To carry this authentication is beyond the powers of the Returning Officer. This is for favour of your information and further necessary action. Temjen Toy Returning Officer 1-Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency

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Turlington Burns makes it Mother of Zach Sobiech tells herChristy mission to save women's lives his story in 'Fly a Little Higher' D Anushay Hossain

Leonardo Blair

year ago Zach Sobiech, 18, of Lakeland, Minnesota, captivated the world with his brave battle with a rare cancer called osteosarcoma through an inspiring song he wrote called "Clouds." Now, almost a year since he died, his mother, Laura Sobiech, is telling his story in a book called "Fly a Little Higher." Things are a whole lot better for the Sobiech family now compared to the same time last year when Zach was just two weeks away from death's door. While he was dying, however, Zach, through his family and friends, was able to interpret the difficult process of death in the lyrics of "Clouds" to reflect that he would simply "fly a little higher" to a place where the "view is a little nicer" in the lyrics below. Well I fell down, down, down Into this dark and lonely hole There was no one there to care about me anymore And I needed a way to climb and grab a hold of the edge You were sitting there holding a rope And we'll go up, up, up But I'll fly a little higher We'll go up in the clouds because the view is a little nicer Up here my dear It won't be long now, it won't be long now "Clouds" became a hit on YouTube and has since attracted more than 10 million views online, but his story didn't stop there. Laura explains that through "Clouds" and Zach's eventual death, his story has helped bring attention to a little known cancer that affects about 450 children and adults in the United States annually. The Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund established in his honor has also successfully raised money to support needed research for the "orphan" disease. "We've dedicated all of the money we have made from his song "Clouds"

to that fund," said Laura in a recent interview with The Christian Post. "So far, we have raised nearly $390,000 just from "Clouds." The fund is nearing $750,000. We're really hoping to raise a million [dollars] by the end of the year." So far, said Laura, the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund has been able to

provide money to an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Minnesota to fund the study of osteosarcoma "and that's kind of a big deal," she said. It's what Zach wanted — to help save lives and learn more about the terrible cancer that killed him. Writing "Fly a Lit-

tle Higher," which was released nationwide on Tuesday, is an extension of that public information effort initially started by Zach with "Clouds." And two weeks before the release of the book on Tuesday, Laura said the memories of the struggle her son endured before he died had come rushing back, but faith has been their anchor. "This is a hard time of year we are finding. Just because Zach was so sick last year, so all those memories become very fresh again so that's difficult, but we have each other and we have our faith," said Laura recalling Zach's death. Touching on some of the themes she shared in the book, Laura revealed how prayer was an important part of Zach's life, even though he also had to struggle with his faith before finding peace. "As far as conversations with Zach, he was a teenager so he still had a lot of things that most of us had the time to go through. He didn't have that time, so he had to pack that all into just a couple of years. I know he went through times when he just really wondered if God was real. If heaven was real. And he had to work through that too. And he had to deal with fear of death and what that would be like. The process of dying, but then also what comes after," she said. She explained that Zach refused to be boxed in by his disease in his last days. "Zach was very adamant about not being completely medicated. He wanted be conscious for as long as possible, and so he refused things like morphine that would have helped him with not only pain but the panicky feeling of his lungs filling up with fluid," said Laura. "His last days he was very sleepy. He laid on the couch probably for a good two weeks. He essentially, in his last moments, he essentially drowned in the fluid that had filled up his lungs. It was a very difficult hour and a half. He was really struggling but we were all there with him. That's what he wanted. He told me that he wanted to say a decent goodbye and he did," she said.

‘Mom's night Out’ seeks to honor mothers this movie and go, 'You know what? This is the most important job on the planet.'" Drew says her on-screen husband (Astin) is a "rock star husband" who is always there for his family. "I think there's something wonderfully rare about this film in that you're telling stories about marriages that are healthy. You can still have drama in a movie without the husband and wife attacking each other at every turn."

Christian movies releases on Mother’s Day

Leah Marieann Klett

he heartwarming comedy "Mom's Night Out" is the latest faith-based film released this year. The movie, which is is set to release on Mother's day, is written, produced and starring Christian talent, including Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) and Sarah

Drew (Grey's Anatomy). In the film, churchgoing mom Allyson (Drew) and her friends are exhausted from motherhood, and plan a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation - a moms' night out. But in order to enjoy adult conversation and fine dining, they ask their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours. However, hilarity ensues as everything goes wrong. In an interview with Legatus Magazine, Drew said the film is unique in that it honors mothers without demeaning fathers. "The stay-at-home mom is the greatest unsung hero in our culture today, and I want the stay-at-home mom to watch

elebration of Mothers over the centuries has appeared in varying forms and traditions since and possibly before Roman times. In the 1600s’ the Church of England instigated Mothering Sunday in recognition of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Later this religious celebration was expanded to include honouring all mothers. As time passed, this celebration slowly disappeared from the church calendar. The seed for Mother’s Day that we celebrate today had its beginning in 1858 with Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis a Christian lady who was working to heal the nation after the Civil War. Her strategy was to promote and elevate the important role of mothers and help them to create healthier and more hygienic homes. From this, she instigated a ‘Mothers Friendship Day’ which eventually developed into a national movement called

Like Us on Facebook Jon Erwin, writer and director of "Mom's Night Out" says his intention in creating this film was essentially to honor mothers. "When it comes to parenting you can either laugh or cry...we want moms to identify with the movie but also be moved by its message." He continues, "This movie...lets my wife and everyone like her know that they are valuable and what they are doing is worth it." Actress Patricia Heaton reflects Erwin's sentiment. "Moms' Night Out honors women in particular mothers - like no other film I've seen. It doesn't paint a glossy picture of motherhood, but it shows moms for who they are: The unsung heroes of our day who sacrifice so much to shape the next generation," she told Legatus Magazine. Erwin, who has previously directed faith-based films including the controversial "October Baby," says that he

hopes the family-friendly vibe of "Mom's Night Out" will encourage moviegoers discouraged by the lack of wholesome comedy. "The problem with [most comedy] is that as a Christian, I would never allow... my children to watch them. The problem with the genre sometimes is that even though the films are very funny, there's a lot of offensive material that is typically rated R," Erwin stated. "So we wanted to make a clean cut comedy that is just as funny...we wanted audiences to have just as good of an experience at the theatre without feeling like they...compromised on what they believe." Hollywood has experienced a slew of faith-based film hits this year: "God's Not Dead" achieved incredible success, currently sitting at 52 million in revenue, and Sony's "Heaven Is For Real" took in around the same amount over Easter weekend. The controversial Noah film, although not blatantly faith-based, promoted a Biblical story to interested audiences. In addition, Roma Downey's "Song of God" made nearly $60 million within just a few weeks of its February release. Erwin says he hopes filmmakers take note of the positive reception Christianthemed movies have received this year. "I hope that Hollywood will take notice that you can be just as funny without the F bomb. You can be just as funny without the R rating. And then, the films will be accessible to a lot more people. "

espite spending almost a decade as a feminist policy analyst, I always felt the urgency of investing in women, specifically in our health and in our rights, was a cause most policymakers in Capitol Hill could not grasp. How can lawmakers understand that legislation they author impact women and girls globally? More importantly, how can the average person comprehend that their advocacy could save mothers around the world? Every Mother Counts, the organization founded by Christy Turlington Burns, has a new campaign that makes a complex issue not only easy to understand, but also tells people, from policymakers to activists to the average person on the street, exactly how to intervene to save women’s lives now. “Our Every 2 Minutes (#every2) campaign highlights the reality that every two minutes, a woman dies bringing life into the world,” Christy Turlington Burns tells me. “This is 800 women per day. However, 90 percent of these deaths are preventable. We hope to accomplish two things with this campaign which is to educate people about a global tragedy that we know how to solve, and inspire more people to join in our efforts to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother.” The #every2 campaign released an excellent video that effectively explains, in under two minutes, why you should care about women’s reproductive health and rights, and the larger implications women dying needlessly in childbirth has for a nation’s overall development on the eve of a holiday that celebrates mothers- Mother’s Day. “As we celebrate our moms and motherhood on the single day, we also want people to remember that when a child is born, a mother is also born,” Turlington Burns stipulates. “We want MORE people to be mindful that on Mother’s Day, and every other day of the year, 800 women lose their lives bringing new life into the world. That’s one woman every two minutes.” That statistic is an unacceptable reality we can, and must fight to alter not only because we know how to, but because around the world women’s lives just do not matter as much as their male counterparts, a reality Turlington Burns observed throughout her travels. “The sad truth is that women’s lives are not seen as having equal value to men’s, despite the fact that they do the lion’s share of the work,” the supermodel turned super-maternal health advocate clearly states. “Insuring that more girls are educated will result in better birth outcomes when they become mothers which translates into better health for their families, too.” How can you begin to make a difference right now? Turlington Burns and her team make regular field visits from Malawi to Haiti to Bangladesh to Uganda, and one of the clearest obstacles they found that serves as a barrier between women and their health is literally just being able to access it. “Distance is often the barrier which makes accessing critical maternity care unfathomable for millions of women,” Turlington Burns explains. “In Uganda, we are working with Baylor Uganda through the Saving Mothers, Giving Life partnership to provide transportation vouchers to women living in remote areas which include prenatal, delivery and post delivery care. In many parts of the world, women give birth without a skilled birth attendant so in Haiti, we are helping to support the training of midwives. In many countries doctors, nurses and midwives lack the supplies and electricity to provide life saving care. We are also working with We Care Solar to provide solar power to 44 clinics in Malawi. Our three main focuses are: Transportation, Education and Supplies.” As a Bangladeshi woman living in Washington, celebrating Mother’s Day is always one that I observe with mixed emotions. It will never be lost on me that I come from a country that has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, and although Bangladesh has famously slashed its maternal mortality numbers by 40%, too many women are still dying. The majority of births still take place at home, without the presence of a skilled birth attendant. Experts estimate that 215 million women around the world lack access to contraceptives, and millions more are left injured in pregnancy related complications, such as fistula. It is also important to remember that pregnancy related deaths are not casualties of the “developing world.” It happens in “developed” countries as well. In fact, America has one of the worst maternal mortality rates amongst industrialized nations, ranking behind over 40 other countries when it comes to maternal death rates, with 11 deaths per 100,000 pregnancies. Most people have no idea about these facts. The fact remains that mothers from America to Bangladesh are still dying in childbirth. This is where the #every2 campaign comes in, and in simple steps tells you what you can do this Mother’s Day to change the numbers. Anushay Hossain is a Bangladeshi born-Washington based policy analyst & journalist. She writes the blog, Anushay’s Point.

Mother’s day and the Christian connection ‘Mothers Friendship Clubs’. At these clubs Ann would teach the mothers basic nursing and safe sanitation practices to be used in the home, which she had learned from her brother who was a famous M.D. This resulted in many lives being saved and by offering this service to both sides of those involved in the Civil War it was instrumental in facilitating the reconciliation process between Union and Confederate neighbours. When Ann Marie Jarvis passed away after a long illness, one of her two daughters, Anna decided to dedicate her life to her mother’s dream of a Mother’s Day to honour all mothers around the world. Anna missed her mother greatly and felt

Graham McDonald children often neglected to appreciate their mother enough while the mother was still alive. As a Sunday school teacher for twenty years at her church, she was very aware of the Fifth of the Ten Commandments, “Honour your father and mother” and no doubt would have taught this to her students. She shared her desire to bring to fruition her mother’s dream and it was readily accepted by her friends. The first such service was held at her church and she handed out her mother’s favourite flower, the White Carnation. At first, people observed Mother’s Day by attending

church and writing letters to their mothers. After much letter writing and lobbying the Governors of Oklahoma and West Virginia in 1910 proclaimed the Second Sunday in May to be celebrated as Mother’s Day. The acceptance of this celebration throughout the USA was breath taking. By 1911 there was not one state in the USA that did not have its own observance of Mother’s Day. On May 9th 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, proclaimed the Second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a national holiday. It was not long before the Mother’s Day celebration was embraced by other nations as far away as

Japan, China, Africa, South America and some Asian countries. Within ten years, the rapid commercialisation and exploitation of this sacred and joyous celebration for Mothers caused Anna much grief. She went on to spend her inheritance fighting against the abuse of this Christian based celebration and said that she ‘wished she would never have started the day because it became so out of control…’ Despite Anna Jarvis’s misgivings, Mother’s Day has flourished all around the world. In the USA the Second Sunday in May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and the telephone lines record their highest traffic. However, let us not forget the original intention as set out by God to celebrate and honour the mothers in our families, in our churches and in our society.

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ne of my friend with some deacons and leaders of a particular church were galloping the potholes of Nagaland, for Nagaland and by the Nagas on a horse power car after attending a meeting. On their wobbly-wabbly ride, thanks to the government of Nagaland, they had a discussion on the ministry of a certain leader. From his wife they went to children, to dress, to speech, to conduct, to character, to criticizing, and finally they came to his salary. One of them remarked that his salary was approximately 17,000 rupees. Here they were talking about an Executive Secretary of a tribal council. Poignantly in all melancholy, after hearing the amount, a deacon with all his wisdom spoke, “a preacher shouldn’t be paid that much.” Many of them nodded at his Neanderthal primordial bigoted wisdom. For a fair account, keeping in mind the responsibility and work this Executive Secretary has over his hands, head, and heart he should be paid the double amount of what he is paid. Yet still, these ignorant envious bratty deacons deem he is paid worldly rich. I was left appalled in abyss when my friend narrated it to me in derision. I wished at that moment they would be exported to Plato or to a place where dinosaurs still exist. For crying out loud, what do they think preachers are? Do they still think God creates manna for the preacher and his family each morning? Do they think the Pastor goes fishing on Saturday and catch fishes with cash and coins in their mouths? Do they think the foods in the preacher’s refrigerator, if he has one, multiply each morning to feed his children? An elder brother, a preacher today told me his sorry tale of how it was to be the child of a preacher who was never paid enough. How they had to live in scrimped and scratched. How they had to pluck every leaf by the roadside to sell for their fees. How they had to salivate at the aroma of pork cooked in their neighbors house. How they craved for meat once in a month. How they had to shy away from friends on Christmas because old Santa never

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Mezhiisevi Mark Ziitso

My nous on Nagas and the Bible

The writer is currently doing his Master of Theology (Th.m) majoring in Biblical Theology in Asian Christian Academy and also works with Christ in Youth Team, Kohima. brought new clothes for them. The school uniform was his best attire. Whenever a gospel tour or special event was arranged, he was on full uniform because the only other attire he usually had was a dirty shirt and a stylish torn pant. “Like any other kids,” he told me, “we loved to eat good food, we liked new clothes, our feet fitted in better in new shoes, and sweets were sweet to our mouths too…” His dad was an evangelist, a very good and faithful one. None of them complaint about their impoverished past but are grateful to God because they survived thus far. But this elder brother of mine, a preacher himself today decided he won’t allow his children to go through the same trauma of poverty. Today he works in a place

where he is paid enough for his family to survive plus he has a retailer shop to cover his other expenses. He aspires for more and he is not greedy. Some of us will want to blame his Dad for their poverty. Keeping the facts, his dad had very less choices. To begin with, even today what are your initial thoughts when you see a preacher venturing for a business? “He is worldly and greedy” One. What are the other thoughts, “He is not a faithful preacher,” two. “He is serving two masters, money and God,” three, now you are getting biblical. “He cannot be trusted, he is not a man of faith” and what not. His dad in the past had to live with such tags if he did anything other than preaching and praying. He expected the church to help a little more which

never happened. He will be discouraged or even fired as an evangelist if he had done anything to earn money. He won’t want that to happen, he won’t let anything forfeit his call. He chose to serve God at the expense of the comfort of his family. God did help and provide for his family. They survived. But the words of his son, kept ringing in my ears even as I write, “we would have been better today, had the church cared to help us.” I get head over heels thrilled on hearing Pastors being paid enough or more. They deserved to be paid. It is biblical. The worker deserves his wage (1 Tim. 5:18). My friend told me about his church and it tickled my fancy. His church pays the workers enough that they are guilty when they don’t give their best to the church. Yes, God is who they serve and they don’t serve for money. But the point here is that, they are paid enough to feed themselves and their families. Their attention is not taken away by worries of provision. They work full time in the church with a full content heart. I am telling you, this church is growing and maturing faster than any other traditional stingy churches. And you know why. I know money is the root of all evil (1 Tim. 6:10) but that is in a different context. Paul never meant to say the preacher or anyone for that matter to live in poverty. In plain terms he taught his readers not to make money their master. For the record, Paul in Galatians 6: 6 encouraged the church to share and give to the preacher; “Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.” It is imperative for the church to see that their preacher is well fed. It is high time for the church and people alike to do away with the myth that preachers should be poor. I am not vouching, make them Bill Gates rich. Pay them enough and keep them sufficient and content. How can we expect them to sing ‘Hallelujah’ in the church while their children go hungry and angry at home? How can we expect them to preach on the new identity of believers in Christ while their children suffer inferiority complex? Make the preachers rich if we can, if not, at least pay them sufficient to survive without suffering.

Why a mother’s prayer can change everything 7 restful promises for every

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remember seeing my mother kneeling at the side of her bed and praying aloud for each of her children and grandchildren. That memory is forever etched in my mind, and I will never forget sensing a strong presence of God through her intercession. I came away with a sense of reverential fear and trust that no matter what would happen to any of us, God would honor her prayers on our behalf. My mother is in heaven now, yet it’s a comfort to know that the Lord continues to honor those prayers. It encourages me to continue to pray for my own children and grandchildren no matter how uncertain their futures or what they are currently facing. I am sure that there are bittersweet moments for each of us whose parents have gone on to be with the Lord. We remember them. We miss them. We now realize how wise they really were. Our hope in the Lord is that we will see them again and enjoy His presence together. Except for Eve, the mother of all living, we’ve all been blessed with mothers. Our mothers helped shape who we are today—for good or not so good. We learned from their example and from their mistakes. And when we had children of our own we realized what a challenge they faced raising us. Some of us are privileged to have our moms around to help us with our own children. They bring the wisdom of experience and offer their time, love and energy to the task. What a blessing to have a doting grandma to pour unconditional love on our offspring! But even with all that, the Holy Spirit is our best adviser, teacher and counselor. He knows what’s best for each child and can give us the insight

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to know what each needs and how to pray His will concerning each one. God hears a mother’s prayer. I am thankful for His instruction and “coaching” as I grappled through years of raising an autistic son in a ministerial fish bowl filled with well-meaning parishioners giving “expert” advice concerning things they knew nothing about. Without the Lord, we would not have made it. Time and time again, He would admonish me to trust Him with our son. That was not an easy task. We would place him on the altar, so to speak, and then quickly take him off, load ourselves with worry, then place him on the altar again. Then we’d call on the Lord for help and take one day at a time doing as He directed. The result was miraculous! Today, he’s a grown man who loves and serves the Lord, can earn a living and is active in the men’s group at church.

Surely, God is worthy of our trust. Surely, He knows what’s best for us and for our children. He is totally trustworthy. Sometimes we worry when we don’t see our children going in the direction we feel would be best for them. Yet we have His promise that if we raise them and train them in the way they should go, when they are old they will not depart from them (see Prov. 22:6). Though they may stray as they try to find their own way in life, they will return to what was instilled in them (see 2 Tim. 3:15). It’s a promise. Perhaps you are a single parent wrestling with raising your children and working full time. You feel exhausted and overwhelmed. You wonder how you are going to make it through another day. Take heart. You are not alone. The Holy Spirit will provide and direct you

When Mother’s Day hurts

h, no—May is here,” the woman muttered as she stared at her calendar. “That means Mother’s Day is coming,” she sighed. “It’s the worst day of the year for me.” She shared that her daughter had been tragically killed in an auto accident many years prior. Although she has a son, Mother’s Day still triggers the sad reality that her daughter is gone. Laura Petherbridge For many women this special day specifically designed for feminine springtime joy, often triggers grief, anger Mother’s Day. Carla shared with me, “The most torturand tears instead. Here are a few reasons why: ous moment comes when the pastor asks all moms to Infertility stand so they can receive a round of applause, beamMothers Day is usually painful for the woman who ing smiles from their kids, and a flower from the usher. deeply desire to have a child but cannot. My friend I sit there awkwardly wondering what I’m supposed to Cathie explains, “During our journey through infertility do,” She continued. “I’ve never given birth, but I fill the I wanted to escape on Mother’s Day. But then I quickly same role that a mom does. I do their laundry, make realized it was another mountain of grief for my husdinner, drive the carpool, and help with homework. A band and me to hike.” “However, nothing prepared me stepmom has all the stress, work, and financial burden for the wave of sorrow that struck as I entered the Hallof being a mom, but none of the perks or recognition.” mark store to buy cards for my family,” she continued. “The first tear welled up as I approached the Mother’s Childless By Choice A handful of women in our society are, “childless Day section. I quickly turned and walked away asking myself, ‘Can I put on a mask and muddle through the by choice” resulting from wounds they’ve experiminimum requirements? Is this holiday destined to be enced. The lack of children isn’t normally what triggers their pain on Mother’s Day; it’s the comments a reminder of my defective body and our loss?’” from those who don’t understand. “I grew up in a Custody Battles very abusive, neglectful home. By the time I was thirRecently I met a woman who has lost full time teen I knew I never wanted to have children,” Janelle custody of her kids due to a divorce. She is devasexplained. “I didn’t want to bring another person tated and feels like a terrible mom. Her husband has into this hurting world. I couldn’t take that risk. Most remarried and lives in a beautiful, lavish home. This women assume I don’t have kids because I’m selfmom lives in an apartment. She knows her kids precentered or that I wanted a lofty career, but that’s tofer to be at Dad’s house, which is filled with toys. To tally untrue.” She proceeded, “It’s not that I didn’t her, Mother’s Day isn’t something to celebrate, it’s a want children, I actually think I would have been a megaphone that screams, “Failure.” great mom. People typically don’t understand my perspective, so I rarely share. My choice was putting Stepmoms Stepmoms often avoid church all together on aside what I wanted, for what I felt was best.”

each step of the way. Our Father hears a mother’s prayer. Trust Him. If God has blessed you with a specialneeds child, know that He has given you a treasure. It may not feel that way sometimes. You may feel as if you are the only one carrying the responsibility relating to your child, your spouse, your other children and the household. And if you also work outside the home it’s a balancing act like no other. But His grace will enable you to do all He requires of you. You will learn the meaning of unconditional love and enjoy deep fellowship with Him. His love and grace is available—and it’s free. Perhaps your children are grown and your mom is in her golden years and needing care. The tables have turned—you are now the caregiver and she is the one needing your help. It’s difficult for her to transition from total independence to needing care and provision. Do you struggle with the demands of your own family and her needs? Well, you are not alone. Honoring your mom in this season takes as much grace as handling a household of kids, a specialneeds child, a full-time job and a cranky husband. But God is able to sustain you and go even beyond your need. He is there to give you His sufficiency, rest and restoration as you take time to get alone with Him. No matter what season of life you are walking through, the Lord is there for you. Whether you see yourself as a daughter honoring her mother, a mother enjoying her children or one who is pulled in many directions at once, our God is more than able to provide you with everything you need to make this the most wonderful season of your life. Remember that God answers a mother’s prayer. Happy Mother’s Day!

Abortion Lest we forget, there are literally thousands of women who have had an abortion. For those who now regret that decision, Mother’s Day can be excruciating. It’s a prime time for Satan to stir up guilt, shame, loneliness, humiliation and self loathing. Our job is to point these women to the forgiveness and freedom that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. His perfect sacrifice offers compassion, redemption and grace. Death Whether it’s the death of a mother or child, (or another person) Mother’s Day can be torture for the women who is no longer able to stroke her loved one’s cheek. Even for those who anticipate a heavenly reunion—in the moment—death saps our joy and renders us to rubble. After adopting a precious daughter, Cathie shares, “I do not know if I will ever be completely joyous on Mother’s Day. For I know there are mothers who are grieving, including my child’s birth mom. Before assuming it is a good day, I look into the eyes of the women around me, especially at church.” When you factor in foster moms, single parents, women who have a prodigal child and a whole host of other issues it’s easy to understand why Mother’s Day can be painful. This year why not take a moment and ask God to bring someone to mind who needs a special touch, card, gift, flower, or word of encouragement. You will never know how one act of kindness can change the day or the life of a wounded woman. Laura Petherbridge is an international author and speaker who serves couples and single adults with topics on relationships, stepfamilies, singles, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She is the author of When “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t”—Practical Steps for Healing During Separation and Divorce, The Smart Stepmom, co-authored with Ron Deal, and 101 Tips for The Smart Stepmom: Expert Advice From One Stepmom to Another.

woman on Mother's Day

Bonnie Gray other's Day is a complicated and beautiful day. Beautiful if you only hold perfect, unbroken memories and stories. Complicated because all of us are touched by motherhood in different ways. Even if we had the most wonderful, loving relationship with our mothers, all of us cannot bypass the soulful journey of motherhood. Because we all were created as Eve, givers of life, we must each take the journey to find our voice as a mother. Because each of us is still a little girl inside, we must each find our way. There are many stories I want to tell you. But first, let me offer something sweet. Something soothing for your soul. To refresh you in the coming days leading up to Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy and share them with friends who need a shot of rest. I'm serving up -- 6 Soul Espressos: Restful Promises For Every Woman on Mother's Day. 1. For the mom who needs to know she isn't on her own: "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." Isaiah 40:11 You are always God's Beloved. Especially on days you feel empty and poured out. 2. For the woman who longs for the comfort of a mom: "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." Isaiah 66:13 Fold yourself into Him. God will hold you and stay with you. Confide in Him. 3. For the woman who has left home or family to follow God's story in her: "I tell you the truth,"Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields-- and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life." Mark 10:29-30 Sometimes we have to let go of our idea of family in order to become a part of a God's kind of family. 4. For the woman whose heart longs for a voice to call her mommy: "He makes the barren in the house as a joyful mother of children."Psalm 113:9 God made you to be life-giving. He honors your pain. He will make something beautiful birth in you and bring life to others through you. 5. For the single mom, who is carrying the fears and emotional weight of parenting alone: When Hagar was abandoned by Abraham and sent away to fend for herself all alone in the wilderness with Ishmael, she cried out to God. God "opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave [her son] drink" Genesis 21:19 God feels the fear in your heart when you feel overwhelmed by the need to emotionally and financially take care of you and your child and will come to your aid. He sees you. He will not abandon you. He will take care of you both. 6. For the mom whose child has passed away or whose mother has passed away: "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4 God will carry us and will hold us as a father comforts and carries his daughter and son. 7. For moms of all ages, who are letting go day by day -- to launch their children into the world -- whether they are five going to kindergarten, eighteen off to college in high school, twenty-eight to be married, thirty-forty-something starting their own families or fulfilling their lives in singleness. "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord... Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the [woman] whose quiver is full of them. They will not be ashamed." Psalm 127:3-5 Our children don't belong to us. They are a gift. That we open and offer back to the world by launching them, as arrows meant to fly and sing through the air, to go where God directs them to go. May these six promises prompt some stories to rise within you. And may you share them with God in soulful conversation, with friends to confide in and keep you company during the day or night.

Bonnie Gray is an inspiring Christian writer and blogger, offering encouragement to keep faith fresh in the daily grind. Her writing springs from the belief that the beauty of faith often takes place when life goes off script. Bonnie is founder of Faith Barista and featured writer for DaySpring’s (in) courage site for women.

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Campaigning for marathon LS elections finally ends

NEW DELHI, May 10 (PTI): Campaigning in the bitterly fought marathon elections for the 16th Lok Sabha spread over five weeks drew to a close today as top leaders sought to muster a final show of strength in the ninth and concluding phase for 41 seats in three states that included Varanasi where Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal are in the fray. The campaign marked by attacks and counterattacks by leaders across the political spectrum and use of derogatory language sometimes through the 9 phases ended at 6pm for 18 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 17 in West Bengal and six in Bihar. Voting will take place on Monday. Counting of votes in the world’s largest exercise in democracy in which voters have turned up in large numbers will be taken up on May 16 with opinion polls projecting BJP of which Narendra Modi is the prime ministerial candidate to be the single largest party. The ninth phase will witness the mother of all contests in Varanasi involving Modi, the Gujarat chief minister, and Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief. Five-time MLA from UP Ajay Rai is the Congress candidate. Modi is also

fighting from Vadodara in his home state of Gujarat. Polling was by and large peaceful in the previous eight phases barring incidents of Maoist violence in Chattisgarh and Jharkand. The country registered a record turnout of voters, surpassing the previous record in 1984, as 66.27 per cent voting was reported in 502 Lok Sabha seats where polling has been conducted in eight phases that began on April 7. The 2009 elections recorded a 57.94 per cent turnout. Modi spearheaded the BJP challenge and crisscrossed the country addressing scores of rallies besides holding innovative ‘chai par charcha’ meetings and also 3D video campaign. The Nehru-Gandhi family made a vigorous push for votes with Rahul, his mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and his sister Priyanka Gandhi leading the party challenge. Sonia and Rahul are contesting from the family pocket borough in Rae Bareli and Amethi in UP where the Congress vicepresident is pitted against BJP’s actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani and AAP’s youth leader Kumar Vishwas.

Rahul Gandhi storms Varanasi

India’s ruling Congress party Vice President Rahul Gandhi bends to shake hands with supporters during an election campaign rally in Varanasi, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on May 10. (AP Photo)

VaraNasI, May 10 (IaNs): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday stormed Varanasi to campaign against BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate

Narendra Modi, holding a roadshow and addressing a huge rally where he promised the right to health if the Congress is voted back to power.

DCP (southeast) P Karunakaran has confirmed the arrest. Around a month ago, a 35-year-old music teacher was held for allegedly molesting five girl students, aged between 13 and 15 years, at a school in northwest Delhi. In the recent case, seven girls informed the viceprincipal about the assault on May 6 but he didn’t go to police. “The vice-principal had issued a notice to the teacher and forwarded a report to the senior authorities. The teacher was reprimanded following which he had apologized.

poor people if his party is voted back to power. “There are many people in India who need treatment for serious illnesses, but can’t get themselves treated in private hospitals. If they are seriously ill, they just have to count their days. We don’t want such a country,” he said. He said if the Congress wins the general election, every poor person will benefit from the right to health. “Which means the government will get you treated for free. The UPA will get you treated for free and get you free medicines,” he added. Gandhi’s rally comes after Modi addressed a rally in the Congress scion’s Amethi Lok Sabha constituency May 5. Blaming the govern-

ments in Uttar Pradesh over the past 25 years for unemployment in the state, he said: “People from Uttar Pradesh have to travel all over the country to find employment. They cannot get jobs in the state.” The Congress vice president listed the National Food Security Act, Land Acquisition Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act as the steps taken by the UPA government for the people. He also claimed that the Gujarat government gave land at very low rates to industrialists while delaying it to defence forces. “I am not against industrialists. I am just saying that there should be partnership between the two -- the poor people and the industrialists.”

BJP hits back at Mamata, says she is crossing ‘lakshman rekha’ NEW DELHI, May 10 (PTI): Hitting back at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for using “choicest adjectives” against Narendra Modi, BJP on Saturday said her “poribortan” (change) is for anarchy and not for development. “Didi’s ‘poribortan’ is not for good governance or development. It is for anarchy, booth capturing

and encouragement to illegal infiltration,” BJP leader Arun Jaitley said in the campaign diary. Mamata rode to power trouncing Left Front’s 34year rule promising poribartan in the state. “Conventional wisdom would suggest that Mamata Banerjee’s and her party’s traditional rival in West Bengal are the Left parties. The Congress party would occupy

Music teacher held for molesting 40 students

NEW DELHI, May 10 (TNN): An English teacher of a government school in southeast Delhi has been arrested for allegedly molesting around 40 girl students aged between 12 and 13 years. The incident came to light on Friday morning when police received a call from a girl’s mother who first went to the school after her daughter had told her about the abuse on Thursday. Soon, other students came forward and shared their ordeal. Ram Jeevan Goyal (58), a resident of Faridabad, has been teaching in the school since 1996.

Two days after Modi held a mammoth roadshow and a day after AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal attracted thousands, Gandhi rode on an open vehicle through

the heart of Varanasi, surrounded by slogan-shouting Congress activists. It was the biggest show of strength by the Congress since the election campaign got underway in Varanasi. Gandhi’s roadshow began from a Muslim-dominated area, Gol Gadda. Varanasi, which votes on May 12, is witnessing a high-profile political contest between Modi, Kejriwal and Congress candidate Ajay Rai. Gandhi was showered with flowers as supporters, wearing Congress caps and donning Rahul Gandhi paper face masks, cheered him and Rai. At a rally held in Chandauli district later, Gandhi promised to give the right to health to the

But the girls told their parents about the abuse,” said an officer. The seven girls recorded their statements before the magistrate under CrPC 164 on Friday. The others’ statements will be recorded soon, police said, adding their written complaints have been received. The girls have alleged that the teacher used to touch them inappropriately and tell them about obscene incidents. “Goyal held their hand and felt them up with wrong intentions. He used to manhandle them on pretext of giving punishment and

had also expressed his attraction to a few. The students have alleged that the teacher lured them with good marks if they listened to what he used to say and also threatened them at times,” said an officer who is part of the investigating team led by Sunil Kumar, SHO Govindpuri. The teacher has been booked under IPC 354 (assault or criminal force on a woman to outrage her modesty), Sections 8 and 10 of POCSO Act and appropriate sections of Juvenile Justice Act. He has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days, police said.

the third spot with the BJP being an also-ran. Why then is the BJP the principal target of Didi’s attack?” he asked. “Every day she crosses the lakshman rekha and uses the choicest adjectives against Narendra Modi,” Jaitley wrote in his blog. There was war of words between Mamata and Modi after the latter said in Asansol that Bangladeshi infiltrators who were al-

lowed into the country for votebank politics would be sent back, while refugees who were thrown out of Bangladesh on religious grounds would be greeted with open arms. Mamata retaliated at the BJP prime ministerial nominee using harsh language and threatened to have him sent back “packing from airport”. Calling “Mamata Didi”

as an “intelligent politician”, Jaitley claimed that middle class (bhadralok) voters in the state have deserted her because of lack of development and now want Modi as PM. Jaitley said besides the traditional Trinamool supporters, “the goons” have moved from the Left to her side and thirdly she has support of the illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh.

“For this cause she has to justify infiltration and abuse Modi. The more she does that, the more she alienates herself from a significant section which put her in power. How long can Didi rely on the illegally imported vote? Even if she manages to retain a large number of seats this time, warning signals for the assembly elections are beginning to be heard.”

No differences within EC: Sampath

NEW DELHI, May 10 (IaNs): Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath Saturday denied any differences within the poll panel, including on the decision of not recalling the returning officer of Varanasi as demanded by the BJP. “Firstly, there are no differences in the EC. I would like to mention the procedure followed in transacting business in the commission. This is a three-member commission in which all three members enjoy equal power in decision-making,” Sampath said in an interview to CNN-IBN news

channel. Questioned on the need of sending a special observer to Varanasi within a day of the decision of not recalling the district magistrate, the CEC said: “They are actually two different things.” “The decision of the commission was... we went into all the relevant facts... we found that the district magistrate had taken the decision on rational grounds with relevant circumstances,” he asserted. On Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi being spotted checking an electronic voting machine

(EVM) during polling in Amethi, Sampath said: “This is exactly what we had to find out whether the candidate was standing in polling compound while the polling was on. “We have got the report not only from the DM, we got it further verified by sending a team of senior officers from the CEO’s office... they have gone and verified that on that day at the time of his visit, the EVM was not functioning.” “There is no case against Rahul Gandhi. Not only that, this was confirmed to them even by the

photographer who had taken that picture and published it,” he added. The CEC refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegations that it was biased, saying that such charges against the poll panel were not new. “This is not the first time that these kinds of allegations are being made against the EC,” he said. Sampath also denied charges that the panel had favoured the Congress by allowing Rahul Gandhi to hold a roadshow where BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Modi had been barred.

PM sends farewell Can’t prescribe candidate’s maximum India to UN: Implement UNSC reforms The sixth meeting of the UNITED NaTIONs, other matters related to the letters to world leaders expenditure for poll, states Delhi HC May IGN saw participation of 64 10 (PTI): India has Council’. NEW DELHI, May 10 (PTI): As he prepares to demit office, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has written farewell letters to leaders of various countries, including US President Barack Obama, former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Singh, who also wrote to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has generally conveyed his thanks to them while recalling how they had worked together all these years, sources said. Wen has sent his response to Singh. In his handwritten letter, the former Chinese Premier has expressed his admiration for Singh’s leadership and helping in fostering better relations between the two countries, the sources said. Singh and Wen met over a dozen times as they enjoyed good rapport. Wen, after demitting office, showed a special gesture of hosting a lunch for Singh when he visited Beijing last year. Recalling their relationship, Wen had remarked that the two leaders had been like “two drivers with steady hands on the wheels, driving in the right direction.” Singh and Obama also had three summit-level talks besides meeting several times on the sidelines of multilateral fora since the US President took over in 2009. Similarly, Singh has met Putin a number of times, including having annual summits.

Wife arrested for IAF officer’s murder NEW DELHI, May 10 (IaNs): The 28-year-old wife of an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer has been arrested for strangling him with the help of her 17-year-old lover, police said Saturday. Sudha Chandra reportedly strangled 40-year-old sergeant Ramesh Chandra at their home in Subroto Park in south Delhi April 10. She was assisted in the crime by her young lover, the son of another IAF officer living in the neighbourhood, a police officer said. After committing the crime, the woman told the neighbours that her husband had suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to a military hospital where doctors declared him “brought dead”. The family was issued a preliminary death certificate. It was only when the post-mortem report came May 1 that doctors realized that the officer had been strangled. A murder case was registered May 6 and the woman was questioned. She first claimed innocence but eventually confessed that she did kill her husband with the help of her lover, who has now been sent to a juvenile home. The woman said her marital life -- the couple hailed from Uttar Pradesh and have a four-year-old daughter -- had been in a mess for about a year. She recently developed a relationship with the teenager who was a frequent visitor to their house. When the husband stumbled on this, he took to drinking heavily, causing more strain in the marriage. It was then, a police officer said, that the woman decided to commit the murder.

NEW DELHI, May 10 (IaNs): The Delhi High Court has said that it cannot prescribe the maximum expenditure limit that has to be spent and security deposit amount by a candidate for contesting a parliamentary election. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw dismissed a PIL that contended that Rs.25,000, the amount of the security deposit and Rs. 70 lakh, the maximum expenditure amount on election, should be less than as has been prescribed by the government. The plea filed by Rama Kant Jindal said that there is fault with the condition laid down under section 34 of the Representation of People Act to deposit Rs. 25,000 (Rs.12,500 for SC/ ST candidates) for contesting parliamentary election and the maximum limit imposed under section 77 of Rs.70 lakh to be spent for

a Lok Sabha on the ground that it vests an economically stronger candidate with an advantage over an economically weak candidate. The bench held that court can not determined the amount of what security deposit is to be made or the amount which should be prescribed to be spent on election. Vide its notification of Feb 8, the government has revised ceilings and fixed the maximum limit of election expenses for a Lok Sabha constituency as Rs.70 lakh per candidate for most of the states. “These provisions of security deposit and ceiling on the expenditure to be incurred on the election have been in force nearly since the inception of the elections in this country and have served the purpose well. For that reason alone the same are not to be tinkered with,” the court said in a recent order. “The petition does not give any reason whatsoever

as to why the amount fixed of the security deposit and of the maximum expenditure are arbitrary. It is unfortunate that the petition in public interest has been filed without any homework/ground work. “We cannot also but comment that recent times have witnessed collection by individuals wanting to participate in election of large sums of monies from the public/supporters. It is thus not as if the same has been a deterrent to anyone from contesting election.” The court said that undoubtedly the amount of the deposit has been enhanced from time to time, “however we do not find the requirement, of deposit of Rs.25,000 to be unreasonable as with the passage of time and in which time not only has the value/buying power of the rupee depreciated but general inflation has led to increase not only in prices but earnings across the board”.

said the United Nations should “set its house in order” and implement the much-delayed reform of the Security Council before it seeks to embark upon an ambitious post-2015 development agenda. It also said the relevance of the world body is at stake if the UN is not reformed to be more effective and representative. India’s permanent representative to the UN Asoke Mukerji on Friday said an “over-riding view” of a majority of participants in the previous five rounds of talks is that the requirement to reform the council to make it more effective and representative cannot be delayed any longer. He was addressing an informal plenary meeting of the intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on ‘Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and

“During these past months, even as we have engaged in making statements at each other, the Security Council has been paralyzed by its inherent flaws. The result of this paralysis is visible. The failure of the Security Council to respond to eruptions of crises, and create sustainable frameworks of political stability, whether on the continent of Africa, or in Asia and in Europe, has been starkly documented for the wider public. “This failure has already extracted a huge human and material cost, which the UN can ill afford at a time our organization is poised to articulate the blueprint for the post-2015 Development Agenda for the World. At stake is the relevance of the United Nations to embark upon such an ambitious exercise when it has not been able to set its house in order,” Mukerji said.

speakers, of which more than 40 spoke in favour of India’s position for early UNSC reforms. There was broad convergence on expanding the council in both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership and for delivering concrete outcomes by 2015, a position supported by countries such as Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Germany, UK, France, Nicaragua, Palau, Benin, Malawi, St. Vincent and Grenadines and nearly 30 more countries. Mukerji said the mandate for “early reforms” of the UN Security Council was given by global leaders at the 60th anniversary Summit of the United Nations in 2005 and UN member states must build on the convergences to carry the negotiations forward and concretise outcomes for adoption by the 70th Anniversary Summit of the UN in 2015.

SC grounds first woman additional director of CBI

NEW DELHI, May 10 (TNN): The Supreme Court on Friday grounded Archana Ramasundaram less than 24 hours after she became the first woman additional director of CBI, saying there was strong prima facie doubt about the legality of her selection to the important post. A bench of Chief Justice RM Lodha and Justice AK Patnaik, Justice KS Radhakrishnan and Justice SS Nijjar asked the CBI not to allow Ramasundaram to function as additional director till further orders after petitioner Vineet Narain’s counsel KK Venugopal said the government imposed its chosen officer

on CBI despite the selection committee not recommending her name for the additional director’s post. The bench was unconcerned about Tamil Nadu government’s decision to suspend Ramasundaram for joining CBI without being relieved of her last posting as chairperson of TN Uniformed Services Recruitment Board. The 1980 batch IPS officer had joined CBI as additional director pursuant to a central government order of May 7. Venugopal said the apex court in its judgment in Vineet Narain case in 1998 had issued a series of directions to insulate functioning of CBI from politi-

cal interference and laid down a selection process for appointment of top level officers in the agency. Venugopal said the judgment in Vineet Narain case had specifically mentioned that for the post of CBI director, the selection panel was required to give a panel of names to the government, which could choose one among them for the top post in the investigating agency. However, for the post of additional director of the agency, there was no such requirement and the statutory panel had recommended R K Pachnanda on November 13 last year despite the department of

personnel and training insisting on a panel of names. Despite the binding recommendation, the government decided to appoint Ramasundaram in violation of Section 4C of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act and the mandate under Vineet Narain judgment. Solicitor general Mohan Parasaran accused the selection committee of deliberately ignoring the provision in the judgment for providing a panel of names for the post of additional director and defended the government’s decision to appoint Ramasundaram. But the bench said if

the selection committee had flouted the rules of the game, the government could have sent back the recommended name and sought reconsideration. When the SG said the CBI director too supported her appointment as additional director, the bench said, “It does not matter who supports or opposes. The appointment has to be as per the existing procedure. There can be no appointment without following the procedure. “When the selection committee did not agree with your suggestion, you tried to superimpose your choice. There is a very strong prima facie case

made out by the petitioner once the government concedes that her name was not recommended by the selection committee.” The bench posted the matter for hearing on July 14. It said Ramasundaram would not function as additional director till then. R a m a s u n d a r a m ’s counsel AK Ganguly said she was an excellent officer and that her father was “terribly ill”, expecting sympathetic treatment. The bench said, “If her father is ill, she can take leave to attend to her father. We will pray for his speedy recovery. But coming to her appointment, it has to be in accordance with law.”

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British, US experts join Nigeria search for girls

LAGOS, MAy 10 (AP): The international effort to rescue the 276 schoolgirls being held captive by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria was boosted Friday when British security experts joined the Nigerian and American forces trying to rescue the missing students. As the worldwide effort got underway the weakness of the Nigerian military was exposed in a report issued by Amnesty International. Britain said its aim was not only to help with the current crisis but to defeat Boko Haram. “The team will be considering not just the recent incidents but also longerterm counter-terrorism solutions to prevent such attacks in the future and defeat Boko Haram,” the Foreign & Commonwealth Office said in a statement Friday. The American team was joined by six additional military officers and more are expected soon, said Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby. The U.S. officers will do a “gap analysis,” an assessment to identify what the Nigerian military needs that the U.S. could provide in the search for the girls, he said. Hostage negotiations is another area where the American team will assist, said U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki. China, France and Spain have also promised help. Demonstrations in support of the missing Nigerian girls have been held

around the world and a social media campaign — dubbed #BringBackOurGirls — continued to grow. In New York, the U.N. Security Council hinted at sanctions against Boko Haram. In a strongly worded statement, the council condemned a May 5 attack that killed and injured hundreds and demanded the immediate release of the kidnapped girls. CounciI members also expressed their intention “to consider appropriate measures against Boko Haram,” which in diplomatic language means possible sanctions. The weakness of the Nigerian armed forces was highlighted Friday in a report which said the military did not respond to warnings that Boko Haram rebels were about to attack Chibok, the town where the young women were abducted from their school. Nigerian security forces had four hours of notice about the April 15 attack by the rebels but did not react because of their fear of engaging the extremists, said Amnesty International, in a report citing multiple interviews with credible sources. “This abduction could have been prevented,” Amnesty spokeswoman Susanna Flood said of the Nigerian military’s inaction. The critical report reinforced earlier reporting by AP in which a Chibok official said he had alerted the military of the impending attack but no reinforcements arrived, allowing the insurgents to

UNSC threatens action over abduction

UNITED NATIONS, MAy 10 (REUTERS): The U.N. Security Council on Friday expressed outrage at the abduction of hundreds of Nigerian school girls in two attacks by Islamist militants, demanding their immediate release and threatening to take action. Boko Haram kidnapped more than 250 girls from a secondary school in Chibok in remote northeastern Nigeria on April 14 and has threatened to sell them into slavery, while eight girls were taken from another village earlier this week. “The members of the Security Council expressed their intention to actively follow the situation of the abducted girls and to consider appropriate measures against Boko Haram,” the 15-member council, which includes Nigeria, said in a statement. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said the U.N. Security Council should act quickly to designate Boko Haram Demonstrators hold banners as they protest about the kidnapping of girls in Nigeria, near the Nigerian High Commission in London on May 9. Global outrage against the as a terrorist group. “We’re abduction of more than 200 Nigerian girls by Islamist militant sect Boko Haram heated working with Nigeria in the U.N. Security Council up Thursday, as a social media campaign drew worldwide support. (AP Photo)

to secure urgently needed U.N. sanctions (on) Boko Haram,” Power posted on Twitter. “Must hold its murderous leaders to account.” Boko Haram’s five-yearold insurgency is aimed at reviving a medieval Islamic caliphate in modern Nigeria, whose 170 million people are split roughly evenly between Christians and Muslims, and it is becoming by far the biggest security threat to Africa’s top oil producer. The Security Council statement “demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted girls still in captivity and further expressed their deep concern at statements made by the alleged leader of Boko Haram threatening to sell these girls as slaves.” It also condemned the latest big Islamist attack in Nigeria, the killing of 125 people on Monday when gunmen rampaged through a town in the northeast near the Cameroon border. Several countries, including the United States, Britain, France and China, have offered support to Nigeria to help find the girls.

British experts including diplomats, aid workers and Ministry of Defence officials arrived in Nigeria on Friday to advise the government on the search. “The members of the Security Council welcomed the ongoing efforts of the Government of Nigeria to ensure the safe return of the abducted girls to their families, as well as international efforts to provide assistance to the Nigerian authorities in this regard and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the statement said. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan had accepted his offer to send a high-level U.N. envoy “to discuss how the United Nations can better support the government’s efforts to tackle the internal challenges.” Ban said in a statement that he was deeply concerned about the fate of the girls and that “the targeting of children and schools is against international law and cannot be justified under any circumstances.”

abduct the schoolgirls. The mass kidnapping of the schoolgirls has focused the world’s attention on Boko Haram and on the response of President Goodluck Jonathan’s government. “I believe that the kidnap of these girls will be the beginning of the end of terror in Nigeria,” said Jonathan at an economic fo-

town of Chibok. Fifty-three escaped but 276 remain captive. In a video seen by The Associated Press, Boko Haram’s leader threatens to sell the girls into slavery. The government of Borno state, where Chibok is located, on Thursday identified the girls who escaped, potentially subjecting the

girls to stigma in this conservative society. The government said in a statement received Friday that the girls it identified by name include those who fled the day they were kidnapped and those who escaped from Boko Haram camps days later. It did not explain the decision to name the girls.

rum on Thursday. Jonathan’s government is accused of being slow to mount operations to rescue the girls, who were kidnapped on April 15, charges the government vehemently denies. The military said in a strong statement late Thursday that it opposed what it said

were the attempts of some civic groups to “drag the military into politics.” Boko Haram has staged many attacks in northeastern Nigeria over the years, a campaign of bombings and massacres that has intensified in recent times despite a strong military presence there. Since May 2013 there

has been a state of emergency in three northeastern Nigerian states wracked by Boko Haram violence. Boko Haram has killed more than 1,500 people this year. The militants, who want to impose Islamic Shariah law on Nigeria, abducted more than 300 girls from a boarding school in the northeastern

Thai government supporters South Sudan leaders reach cease-fire MAy to reach a political agree- country has seen serious gather to ‘defend democracy’ WASHINGTON, 10 (AP): South Sudan’s ment.” A statement by the human rights violations. A BANGKOK, MAy 10 (REUTERS): Supporters of Thailand’s beleaguered government gathered on Saturday on the outskirts of Bangkok saying they were determined to safeguard democracy and avert a coup as anti-government protesters, based at a central park, planned their “final push”. Thailand’s polarised politicians have been unable to forge a compromise over a nearly decade-long split between the royalist establishment and a populist former telecommunications tycoon, whose sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, was ousted as prime minister on Wednesday. Her sacking followed six months of anti-government protests that have unnerved investors, frightened away tourists and dented growth in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy. “We are here to show that we don’t agree with the anti-government protesters’ mission to install their own unelected prime minister,” Thanawut Wichaidit, a spokesman for progovernment activists known as red shirts, told Reuters. He said tens of thousands of loyalists of Yingluck and her brother, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, were gathering on the western fringes of Bangkok for a rally to defend democracy. “We will only accept a democratically elected prime minister. The final objective of the anti-government protesters is a coup, a silent coup or one by the military. We will not stand for this,” Thanawut said. Yingluck was thrown out of office for abuse of power over the appointment of a security agency chief and on Thursday she was indicted by an anti-corruption agency for negligence over a rice subsidy scheme aimed at helping farmers that ran up huge losses. mYingluck’s Puea Thai Party still runs the interim government and is hoping to organise a July 20 election that it would probably win. But anti-government protesters want the government out, the election postponed and reforms to end Thaksin’s influence. “Thaksin’s headless puppets have the nerve to appoint a new caretaker prime minister but their action is illegal,” anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban a former deputy premier in a government run by the pro-establishment Democrat Party, told his supporters late on Friday. m“We can almost taste victory. We won’t retreat. We are almost there.” “FINAL BATTLE” Suthep called his supporters out onto the streets of Bangkok on Friday for what he says will be a final push to get the government out and install an unelected “people’s council” to oversee reforms aimed at excluding Thaksin from politics. mThaksin or his loyalists have won every election since 2001 but his enemies say he buys votes. They want to change the electoral rules before new polls to try to stop his party winning again. Suthep has called on the upper house Senate to appoint an interim prime minister. A new Senate speaker, elected on Friday, has called for a session of the assembly on Monday. Police fired teargas at antigovernment protesters trying to storm a security agency compound on Friday. Both the pro- and anti-government camps have armed activists within their ranks and the rival protests this weekend, even though they are far apart, have raised fears of trouble. The army, which has staged numerous coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932, has stayed out of the turmoil but violence on the streets would raise the possibility of military intervention. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 86, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has stepped in to defuse previous crises but has not commented on this one since it blew up late last year. The divide between the poor and what they see as the establishment elite represents a collapse of a traditional order in Thailand at a time when people have begun to broach the hitherto taboo topic of royal succession. An undercurrent of the political crisis is deep anxiety. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn does not command the same devotion as his father.

president has reached a cease-fire agreement with a rebel leader, an African regional bloc said Friday, after a vicious cycle of revenge killings drew international alarm. The deal means “an immediate cessation of hostilities within 24 hours of the signing” and “unhindered humanitarian access” to all people affected by the months-long conflict, said a statement by the political bloc known as IGAD, which is mediating the conflict. Ethnically targeted violence in the world’s youngest country broke out in December, killing thousands of people and forcing more than 1.3 million to flee their homes. The U.N. Security Council has expressed “horror” at recent killings of civilians. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice welcomed the peace agreement in a statement, saying it “holds the promise of bringing the crisis to an end.” A cease-fire in January between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar fell apart within days. Rice urged that Kiir and Machar follow up on the new peace deal signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by “ending the violence and negotiating in good faith

spokesman for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded that both sides “immediately translate these commitments into action on the ground.” Friday’s meeting in Addis Ababa was the first faceto-face encounter between Kiir and Machar since the mass violence began, and it came a week after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Kiir to urge a revitalization of peace talks. “This bleeding will stop,” Kiir said at the signing Friday. “Nobody will again open fire on another person.” “I hope the other side will be serious,” Machar said. Kiir and Machar have agreed to establish a “transitional government of national unity” that will lead to new elections, the IGAD statement said. The two also agreed to meet again in a month, while IGAD leads talks on the terms of the transition. “We look forward to the next summit which we hope will further solidify today’s gains,” Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has helped with the talks, said in a statement he tweeted late Friday. The South Sudan deal comes after weeks of growing international concern. The U.N. secretary-general said during a visit to South Sudan this week that the

new U.N. report said gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have been committed. Much of the violence has been ethnic in nature and carried out by troops loyal to Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, and rebels loyal to former Vice President Machar, an ethnic Nuer. International pressure had been growing for at least a brief cease-fire to allow residents to plant their fields, with the U.N. and aid groups warning that if crops aren’t planted this month, the country could face mass hunger or famine. Tens of thousands of civilians already have been taking refuge in U.N. compounds across the country for months. The Security Council in recent days discussed sanctions, an arms embargo and a referral of the South Sudan situation to the International Criminal Court as ways to apply pressure on the warring sides. South Sudan is a largely Christian nation that broke off from the Muslim-dominated Sudan after a 2011 referendum. The fighting is an embarrassment to the U.S., which has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in aid and has been its strongest international champion.

An armed female member of the Self-Defense Council of Michoacan (CAM) patrols a checkpoint set up by the self-defense group in Chuquiapan on the outskirts of the seaport of Lazaro Cardenas in western Mexico on May 9. Mexico’s government plans to begin demobilizing the vigilante movement that largely expelled the Knights Templar cartel when state and local authorities couldn’t. A ceremony on Saturday will mark the registering of thousands of guns by the federal government and an agreement that the self-defense groups will either join a new official rural police force or return to their normal lives and act as voluntary reserves when called on. (AP Photo)

Beyoncé branded ‘anti-Feminist’ and a ‘terrorist’ L

egendary feminist scholar bell hooks ripped into Beyoncé during a panel discussion in New York this week, branding her ‘anti-Feminist’ and even a ‘terrorist.’ Ain’t I a Woman author Gloria Jean Watkins who goes by pen name ‘bell hooks’ was at a New School panel discussing the subject ‘liberating the black female body’ when she tackled the famous singer and her effect on young girls. The subject was broached initially by Janet Mock, a transgendered activist and author, who wanted to discuss how inspirational she found the 32-year-old singer to be when writing her own book. While noting she has issues with the controversial lyrics in Drunk in Love that refer to the domestic abuse between Ike and Tina Turner, for example, Mock lauded Mrs Carter for ‘owning her body and claiming that space.’

But hooks disagreed: ‘I see a part of Beyonce that is, in fact, anti-feminist that is a terrorist, especially in terms of the impact on young girls. ‘I actually feel like the major assault on feminism in our society has come from visual media and from television and videos.’ Queen Bey, of course, identifies herself as modern day Feminist and penned her own essay about the struggle to achieve gender equality. Wearing a white bikini on a recent edition of Time, didn’t advance the mother of one’s case with bell. ‘She probably had very little control over that cover, that image,’ hooks said. She added that she was adding to the ‘construction of herself as a slave.’ Another panel member, Marci Blackman countered: ‘Or she’s using the same images that were used against her and us for so many years, and she’s taking control over it and

saying, “If y’all are going to make money off of it, so am I.” There’s collusion, perhaps, but there’s also a bit of reclaiming, I think, if she’s the one in control.’ bell then added that she believes it’s Bey’s money that talks. She explained: ‘Wealthy is what so many young people fantasize, dream about, sexualize, eroticize...and one could argue even more than her body is what that body stands for...wealth, fame, celebrity - all the things that so many people in our culture are lusting for, wanting.’ The radical voice continued: ‘Let’s say if Beyonce was a homeless woman who looked the same way, or a poor, down-and-out woman who looked the same way -would people be enchanted by her? ‘Or is it the combination of all of those things that are at the heart of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy?’

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Pacers beat Wizards to lead series 2-1

Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) of Brazil shoots between Indiana Pacers guard George Hill and Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) during the second half of Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff game in Washington, Friday, May 9, 2014. The Pacers won 85-63. (AP Photo)

WASHINGTON, MAy 10 (AP): With an emphasis on defense, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and the rest of the Indiana Pacers are suddenly performing the way they did at the start of the season. And they don't care how ugly the product might look. Playing precisely the way they did to earn the No. 1 seed — before a lateseason swoon — the Pacers held the Wizards to a franchise-low scoring total Friday night to win 85-63 and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifi-

nal series. "Listen, we don't worry about if we're looking good for TV. The other teams can do that, can fill that void with fancy basketball. We don't worry about that," Indiana forward David West said. "We're OK with this. We can win games in the 80s." Set aside George's 23 points, and neither team looked good on offense. Not at all. It was 17-all after the first quarter, and the Pacers led 34-33 at halftime, only the 13th time teams combined for 67 or fewer points in a playoff

game in the shot-clock era, according to STATS. After allowing 102 points in Washington's Game 1 victory, Indiana has won two in a row, including holding the Wizards to 82 in Game 2. Game 4 in the bestof-seven series is Sunday night in Washington. "This was probably the ugliest game of the postseason thus far. This is our style of basketball," said George, who helped limit Bradley Beal to 6-for-19 shooting. "That's what we do. Whether you like it or not, are a

fan of watching our games or not, defense is what we hang our hats on." Washington made only 24 field goals, a team postseason worst, on 73 attempts, 32.9 percent. That included 4 of 16 on 3s, and it didn't get much better on free throws, where the Wizards were 11 of 21. "A clunker," Wizards coach Randy Wittman called it. The Wizards never had scored fewer than 75 points in a playoff game — the previous low came in a first-round series-ending victory against Chicago 1½ weeks

ago — or fewer than 64 in a regular-season game. The 63 points also matched the fourth-lowest total by any club since 1954-55, according to STATS. "They took us out of our comfort zone offensively," Wizards forward Drew Gooden said. "We were overly confident. ... This is a humbling experience for us." So much for the bandwagon-hopping in Washington. There were boos on occasion, and most of the fans started heading to the exits after George's 3 with 3½ minutes left made it 75-58. The 7-foot-2 Hibbert was again a factor for Indiana at both ends, coming up with three blocks and forcing Washington's players to alter other shots. He also contributed 14 points and five rebounds. Before tip-off Friday, Pacers coach Frank Vogel was asked if he sensed which version of Hibbert would show up — the zero-point, zero-rebound disaster of Game 1 or the 28-point, nine-rebound dominator of Game 2. Vogel's reply, offered with a smile: "Probably somewhere in the middle of Game 1 and Game 2." Turned out to be exactly right. "In the past two games," George said about the All-Star center, "he's been great at just defending our basket." Beal's perspective? "I'm 6-3, 6-4. He's 7-2," Beal said. "So you do the math." John Wall, Washington's point guard, had five turnovers in his previous four games, but he had seven Friday, to go along with 15 points and six assists. Trevor Ariza had 12 points, but zero in the second half. Marcin Gortat scored four points one game after having 21.

Thunder go one up on Clippers

LOS ANGELES, MAy 10 (AP): Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder outplayed the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter for a 118-112 victory Friday night and a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal. Serge Ibaka added 20 points and Westbrook had 13 assists for the Thunder in a game that neither team ever led by double digits. Blake Griffin scored 34 points, and Chris Paul added 21 points and 16 assists for the Clippers, who saw their four-point lead disappear for good early in the fourth quarter. Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford added 20 points. Oklahoma City led 113-107 on Durant's turnaround jumper with 1:23 left. It followed Westbrook's 3-pointer after the Clippers had closed within 108-107 when Grif-

fin muscled in for a layup. Game 4 is Sunday at Staples Center. The Thunder shot 56 percent, and controlled the paint and fastbreak points against a Clippers team that never got into their favored runand-gun mode. J.J. Redick, who got off to a hot start in Game 2, was held to five points on 1-of-6 shooting. DeAndre Jordan was never a factor for the Clippers either, with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Matt Barnes gave them a lift with 14 points. The Thunder gradually pulled away in the fourth, scoring eight straight points, including Durant's three-point play, to take the lead for good. Former Clipper Caron Butler hit three 3-pointers to give his team the lead and then extend it. Emotions boiled in the third, with double technicals called on Barnes and Kendrick Perkins, who

stared hard at each other. Perkins took a step toward Barnes but got pushed away by Westbrook. By then, Griffin was already bloodied. He got hit in the face by Ibaka, but the only call by the referees was 3 seconds on the Clippers. Griffin held a towel to his gushing nose and changed his jersey during a timeout. The Clippers rallied at the end of the period, outscoring the Thunder 8-0 to take a 90-86 lead. They did it on free throws except for Griffin's basket. Reggie Jackson was called for a foul and a technical, and then Durant fouled Crawford on a 3-point attempt with less than a second left. He made all three. Neither team led by more than seven points in the first half, when the lead changed hands 14 times and there were seven ties. Ibaka had three fouls and Thabo Sefolosha two for the Thunder.

Banana-thrower should get job back: Alves Huge decision day looms for Ryan Giggs

BARCELONA, MAy 10 (AFP): Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves has called for the bananathrower who sparked a global anti-racist uproar to be given his job back after he reportedly lost it due to the incident. The young man is accused of throwing a banana on the pitch near the 30-year-old Alves as he was about to take a corner during Barcelona's 3-2 away win at Villareal on April 27. Alves won praise after he took a bite from the banana and got on with the game, drawing worldwide attention to racist incidents in Spanish football. "My only concern is that the kid lost his job and I don't want that. I don't want to hurt anyone. He

made a joke and it caused an uproar," Alves told Catalan radio RAC 1 in an interview on Thursday. "I ask that they give him his job back," he added. Spanish police arrested the suspected culprit, who could face up to three years in jail if convicted of inciting discrimination. Villareal banned the man from their facilities and stadium and cancelled his club membership. Spanish newspapers said the suspect was a member of the support staff of a junior Villareal team, and thus lost his job through the sanction. Villareal declined to comment on the matter so as to protect the suspect's identity. Spanish football authorities fined Villareal 12,000 euros ($17,000) on

Wednesday but the Spanish government's anti-violence commission has said it will appeal for a heavier punishment given the "seriousness" of the incident. Alves said he did not want to give the impression that the whole of Spain is racist. "It is not something that has just happened now. I don't want to generalise, to say Spain is racist. I am saying there is racism in Spain. I have been here 11 years and in those 11 years it's been the same, people call me a monkey," he said. Just a week after the banana-throwing incident, Levante's Senegalese midfielder Pape Diop condemned Atletico Madrid fans for making monkey chants at him during his team's shock 2-0 win over the La Liga leaders.

SOuTHAMPTON, MAy 10 (AFP): Ryan Giggs will take charge of Manchester United for the final time against Southampton on Sunday and is still undecided about whether to continue his playing career next season. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is reportedly set to be named as David Moyes's permanent successor as United manager next week following Giggs's spell in temporary charge. During that time, United have won two and lost one of their three matches under the veteran Welsh midfielder, with victories against Norwich City and Hull City coming either side of a home defeat to Sunderland. The trip to St Mary's for United's last game of a traumatic campaign also marks the final appearance of Nemanja Vidic, the club captain who will join Inter Milan in the close-season, while fellow veteran defenders Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand are also coming to the end of their contracts and Giggs may be on the way out too. The 40-yearold has only started six Premier League games this season and he remains uncertain if he will play on or go into management elsewhere if there is no room for him in Van Ramdin said he was Gaal's plans at Old Trafford. "I don't know, my stance hasn't honoured to be named the new Test skipper. “It is an changed," Giggs said when asked if honour to be named as captain of the West Indies Test team. This is a huge opportunity and as a unit we are capable of representing the people of the West Indies,” Ramdin said. “I am taking over from Darren who did a good job while he was at the helm. He is a very humble and hardworking cricketer and during his time at the helm we won six matches and he gave his all to the job. “My first assignment will be against New Zealand at home and this promises to be a very exciting series.” Ramdin’s first challenge in his new role will be the West Indies versus New Zealand Test in Jamaica starting on June 8. The second Test at the Queen’s Park Oval will be his first as Test captain on home Trinidad soil. West Indies will now have three different captains for the three international formats — Ramdin for Tests, Sammy with the T20 side and Dwayne Bravo as head of the ODI squad.

Darren Sammy quits Tests as Ramdin takes over Windies

he would retire. "I am going to take a holiday as soon as the season finishes and discuss with family and friends what to do next. "My priorities are Southampton and getting ready for that. It is not something I am thinking too much about. "It is a tough game and it is their last home game and just like we tried to do, we tried to end it on a high. It is going to be a tough game but one I am looking forward to." While Giggs could be saying farewell to United on Sunday, the match may also offer a glimpse into the future. Asked about Southampton's England internationals Adam Lal-

lana and Luke Shaw, who have been linked with moves to United, Giggs added: "They are exciting players. "Lallana has been about for a bit, been at the club right through the different leagues. Luke Shaw has come to the fore this year and done really well." Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones are set to miss the match with respective groin and shoulder injuries, but Giggs maintains they will be fit to feature in the World Cup for England. Giggs is refusing to give up on a place in the Europa League despite United needing Tottenham Hotspur to lose at home to Aston Villa to give them

a chance of finishing sixth. United trail Spurs by three points but their goal difference is far superior. Giggs added: "That was the disappointing thing about losing to Sunderland. We had seen Tottenham get beat so it would have been in our hands. I maintain my stance, we want to be in Europe." Like Lallana and Shaw, the future of Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has been questioned with the Argentine linked with a move to Tottenham. Pochettino's success in keeping his side in the top half of the table for almost all the campaign has won admirers, but the manager insists there will be no distraction when Saints wrap up their campaign. "I don't think it would be wise for us to get ahead of ourselves right now," he said. "I think we just need to focus on the amazing season that we've had. "There really is nothing to decide. I still have one more year on my contract and I really haven't spoken about it. "I don't really get it because it hasn't come from me, these rumours have come from outside. "We've achieved the best season in the Premier League in the history of this football club so I think that translates as not being distracted at all by these rumours."

Ecclestone accused of '$10 million' bribe

ANTIGuA, MAy 10 (AFP): Darren Sammy retired from Test cricket on Friday just hours after being replaced by Denesh Ramdin as West Indies captain. Sammy, 30, had been in charge of the Test team since October 2010. The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said that he will remain in charge of the Twenty20 international squad. Sammy played in 38 Tests, captaining in 30 of those appearances. “Darren Sammy has formally notified the West Indies Cricket Board of his decision to retire from Test cricket,”

said a WICB statement. “Sammy has also informed the Board of his decision to continue to make himself available for selection for the other formats of the game.” Wicketkeeper/batsman Ramdin, 29, has played 56 Tests in addition to 109 one-day internationals and 46 Twenty20 internationals. “We thank Darren for his energetic and resolute leadership over the past four years and we continue to see his role as the Twenty20 captain as a critical one,” said West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron.

MuNICH, MAy 10 (AFP): Convicted German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky, a key witness in the corruption trial of Bernie Ecclestone, told a court on Friday that the Formula One boss offered him a $10 million bribe in 2004. Questioned for several hours at the Munich hearing, Gribkowsky said the motoring magnate had offered him the multi-million dollar bribe in order to resolve a legal dispute linked to the sale of Formula One rights. Gribkowsky was risk manager at BayernLB bank at the time, which was the biggest shareholder of Formula One but Bernie Ecclestone had a veto with a "golden share". The German bank had decided to challenge that veto in court. According to Gribkowsky`s testimony, Ecclestone, in 2004, proposed during a telephone conversation to give Gribkowsky the money "to abandon the legal process". Gribkowsky, on his first day of evidence, told the court that he informed his bosses and police about the offer, despite there never being an investigation into this latest allegation of bribery. He also claimed that he was

offered a second bribe of $80 million in Singapore, which appeared to take the court by surprise. "And you are telling us this now, like this?" said Judge Peter Noll, who adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday. Ecclestone, 83, is accused of paying Gribkowsky $44 million (32 million euros) in 2006 and 2007 to ensure his continued grip on the motor sports empire he had built up over four decades. Ecclestone, who has pleaded not guilty, faces a maximum jail term of 10 years if he is found guilty. He admits making the $44 million payment (32 million euros) not as a bribe but as hush money after a blackmail attempt. Prosecutors charge that the money was a bribe meant to ensure BayernLB sold its shares to Ecclestone`s preferred bidder, CVC Capital Partners of Britain, now the sport`s majority shareholder. The German was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison in 2012 after being convicted of corruption in relation to the money. It was the first day of testimony from Gribkowsky who is expected to give four days of evidence.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone arrives for the third day of his trial in the regional court in Munich, Germany on May 9. Ecclestone is charged with bribery and incitement to breach of trust "in an especially grave case" over a US dollar 44 million payment to a German banker, that prosecutors allege was meant to facilitate the sale of the Formula One Group to a buyer of Ecclestone's liking. (AP Photo)

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Mother’s Day thoughts ome talk about Mother’s Day. I’m going to be real. I know Mother’s Day hurts for some of you and that you kind of actually look forward to the day after, when you can put that big red X on the calendar and call Mother’s Day done. I know that. Do you know why? I see it. I see in this world that there are piles of things that hurt. And those things that hurt on other days can sometimes hurt more on a day that seems like it is about celebrating the perfect image of mom. But, no matter the origins, or all the people who really do want to honor moms, the truth is that sometimes Mother’s Day is a day that is just a bit hard. I think it hurts because sometimes it creates this illusion of moms and motherhood and life that seems unattainable or perfect. It’s full of white sandals, kids with combed and parted hair, brunches, families, and tulips carried inside. Or at least that’s what we sometimes see. There are cards and chocolates and roses set up on the side of the road. There are pictures of families that are happy, without financial worries, and kids that make the cutest handmade cards. But real motherhood? Real life? It so often doesn’t look like that. Real life has rebellious kids, fighting parents, no money for brunch (or even a card), rainy days, unmet expectations, miscarriages, infertility, children who are sick, and on and on and on and on. This isn’t about listing all those things. It’s about acknowledging that they are there. Being real. Those things don’t work their way onto a card very well, and there aren’t that many roses for the mom in the midst of those kinds of journeys. Those are the things that could pick at the joy, the little things in motherhood that truly matter. On Mother’s Day this year, I remember the big, amazing picture of moms. And maybe you don’t have a life that is perfect and you don’t get to do all the things that you think others get to do on Mother’s Day, or maybe you don’t even get a card. Maybe you feel like you give and give and give and all you do is lost or not appreciated and all you would love is a small bouquet of flowers. Maybe some-

times you don’t like being a mom or don’t feel like you do it well or just are worn. Maybe you are really looking forward to ripping that page off the calendar and just moving up. You know what? It’s not fair that this day can hurt. And I am sorry. I guess today, today, I just want to remember you and to thank you for all that you do. Which is why I write about joy, and finding joy, and you, the brave mother in this world. The flowers, cards, brunches, notes and chocolates on a day set aside are lovely. But so is May 12, the day after Mother’s Day. And May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and all the days until the next one loops around. I honor you for all of those days as well. Those days in between, the hard days, the great days and the normal days. I stand up and applaud you for those days. For fighting and moving forward and for being mom. It’s that deep hope that we have in us that makes us press on to the next day and do the next thing and to see the beauty in life even when it isn’t perfect. Hope is powerful. Being a mom isn’t about those grandiose moments and one day of the year where the world pauses and sells cards and flowers. It’s about those little things that are the amazing things. It’s about tenacity and spunk and inhaling deep and moving on. Those are the things that I celebrate. Thank you. Thank you for getting up, cooking meals, paying bills, buttoning shirts, combing hair, checking homework, reading stories, picking up toys, wiping noses and faces, playing, driving to and fro and to and fro, praying, scrubbing dishes, tucking in, folding socks, breaking up fights, opening slammed doors, listening to whines, sighing but smiling, being a friend and the other million times infinity amazing things that moms do. I remember you. I remember you today, tomorrow, on Mother’s Day and then on Monday of next week when you press on again. And to you, today, I give thanks. Thank you, moms whose lives aren’t perfect but just keep on going. Thank you, moms whose Mother’s Day doesn’t look like what they imagined. Thank you, moms in those calm places in life. Thank you, moms. Thank you for giving of your life and for loving those children and for pulling up your bootstraps and looking for the little things in life to love. Thank you.

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e celebrate mother’s day to appreciate our mothers for what we are today and for the gift of mothers to us. There is a saying that since God could not be present everywhere he made mothers to be with each one of us i n this journey of life. The miracle of life is nurtured by our mothers and the selfless love and affection shared by our mothers stay with us till the end of our lives. From the womb till the tomb mothers become an icon of love to all the living beings in this universe. Mother’s day is celebrated in many ways. It is a day to thank God and to ask of blessings upon our mothers and to keep them safe in good health of mind and body. When we think of our mothers we see them as angels sent by God to take care of us from the moment of our existence as a foetus and then into this world from infancy till we grew into mature adult. She has gone through pains, anxieties and fears that were never expressed and joys and happiness that she kept sharing while we were in our mother’s womb by her caressing hands. A loving and caring woman who sacrificed her all for the growth and well being of each one us stands in need of our love and affection, our appreciation and encouragement not in mere words and gifts but through our lifestyles as loving and caring sons, daughters and children. The wealth of every mother is her children and she takes delight in every one of us. She is proud when we people appreciate us and when we are awarded for our achievements and accomplishments. She doesn’t utter a word but her heart is full and she silently thanks God for the gift of this wonderful son or daughter. She makes all necessary arrangements even though she is old and helps in every walk of life. She feels great when we stay with her and share with her our life and speak to her about our struggles and pains. She wants to shoulder our pains with her when we fail to tell her what we go through. She can read our minds and understand what is happening to us. She is such a wonderful person who doesn’t need any skill education to understand us and respond to us without even being asked. What a wonderful creation of God for each one us is our mothers. Many of us today will be visiting our aged parents and will be giving them gifts to tell them that we love and appreciate them. We may make some special dishes and go with our children to the villages to celebrate mother’s day with them. It is a good gesture from our part to make them feel good but this should not end with toady, it has to continue everyday as much as possible. Our care and affection has to be felt by our mothers. A mother must feel that she is happy and satisfied for bringing us into this world as sons and daughters. My dearest mother, I whisper in your ears today that you are a miracle and a marvel and there is no equal who can replace you for what you are and what you have been to me. I am indebted to you and my every cell in the body says, ‘mum I love you’ and these words are not just mere expressions but they are what you taught me. You nurtured me with your kindness and goodness and may I now be good and kind to you. There are times I have not expressed my words of appreciation, how much I value you in my life and now I know, without I wouldn’t have been in this world to celebrate this wonderful day. We are all busy with ourselves and our activities that has made us to be insensitive at times and also less care for our mothers. This mother’s day is another opportunity for all of us that we connect with our mothers whichever way possible. It is not that our mothers need our presents and appreciations

Mum....

How happy and blessed I am to have you You guide and protect in everything I do You make me laugh when I am sad You support and console me when I get mad You comfort me in my every solitary mind You make me to see the light when my mind was in dark I love you so much it hurts When my heart is filled with dirt The pain you bore to care for me The sleepless nights with nightmares Mum .... I know you did for love of me You advise me in everything I do Wherever I go you I can feel your presence The love you showered me is countless And without you I am helpless You are the greatest gift from above And is your care, love and support When I am weak you make me strong And you correct me when I go wrong You are the best of all that I have and posses And none else can fill this love I posses Mum.... I love you for what you are to me Vil John Theyo St. Joseph’s College Jakhama - Nagaland

MY BELOVED “MUM”

All lost; light of mine For it once was all on thine. Ever since you dossed; ne’er to wake Made my life hard for every scene.

Simply, thank you. The annual observance of Mother’s Day can be special and festive but for many that have lost their moms; it can bring painful memories. This may be the first Mother’s Day without their mom. When someone loses a mother, it does”nt matter how old you are. You still feel like an orphan because you have lost your guiding star. It was easy to take her for granted because you knew she’d always be there. Until the day that she was’nt. And you discovered life truly was not fair. So, each Mother’s Day take a moment to remember the best things about her….like her gentle hands and open arms and how close the two of you were. And you can be sure she’s in heaven thinking of you on this day above any other. A mother’s love is precious. For they love with everything they got. This unconditional love says I love you no matter what. For a mother holds the hand of her child for a little while, but she holds onto their hearts forever. As Abraham Lincoln quotes, “I remember my mother’s prayers, and they have followed me; they have clung to me all my life. All that I am and hope to be I owe to my angel mother,” .

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THANK YOU MOM I cry, Mom too cry tears of joy For I am born: Nonetheless, I was just an inconsistent toddler Behold no enslavement in her compassion. Cradle me so close at her bosom. Round my bursting forth seasons; You had been my beacon, The inner spirit and best of best friend Given me the best wisdom of the world To appreciate well, the white and black. But where have you gone Mom? Whom shall I call Mom? Today is your day, very special that I will glorify I want to see you Mom? Come home? You ought to? Obscurity is the only rupture. I see you Mom, nothing else but you With all your tender smile I wait and wait and wait... But in vain, with tears flowing.... I only wish, “Why can’t it be just a dream”? Ah! Mom thou art not on Earth Your son is here With a note and pen to tell you Thank you forth eternal love sown upon me The only thing that remains ever, So I shall praise thee ever. Everything what I am today Is not by virtue of me, But its you Mom who has maketh me. I owe it to you, mom I love and honour you, Morn Thank you! Thank you Mom. (Dedicated to all the Mothers and also to my fellow friends who has lost their Mom especially Ms. Mayborn and Mr. Kaisha) “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” Yingpai Konyak, Unity College, Dimapur.

Mother! you are the sweetest gift from God to us. There is no way we can ever really, thank you mother for all you does for us nevertheless We must make it a habit to keep reminder ourselves of various sacrifices you made while raising us. We would like to take this chance to greet you how much we appreciate you, how much we admire you, how much we thank you.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ! . From your loving childrens Dearest, You are Smiles of happy sunshine, Arms of everlasting luv, Touch of sweet roses, There is magic in the air Whenever ur there, May all pleasures of life come ur way.

“ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”

If Roses Grow in Heaven (Anon)

If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away

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Dearest Mom........

On behalf of everyone who has lost their mother, let these Mother’s Day tributes lift your heart and touch your spirit.

From Loving husband & children

Mum.... How happy and blessed I am to have you You guide and protect in everything I do You make me laugh when I am sad You support and console me when I get mad You comfort me in my every solitary mind You make me to see the light when my mind was in dark I love you so much it hurts When my heart is filled with dirt The pain you bore to care for me The sleepless nights with nightmares Mum .... I know you did for love of me You advise me in everything I do Wherever I go you I can feel your presence The love you showered me is countless And without you I am helpless You are the greatest gift from above And is your care, love and support When I am weak you make me strong And you correct me when I go wrong You are the best of all that I have and posses And none else can fill this love I posses Mum.... I love you for what you are to me Vil John Theyo St. Joseph’s College Jakhama - Nagaland

A SON’S TRIBUTE TO A MOTHER Kaka D. Iralu

Mom, our story began with you and not me It began when I was being “intricately wrought” in the depths of your womb (Ps.139:13-16) And the mom-son bond began to grow as I moved and kicked inside your womb My first wail as I emerged into the world, forever- sealed your concern for my wellbeing. And with the severing of the physical umbilical cord, an invisible cord of love was formed -eternally binding me to you… Dearest Mom, fifty eight years of my life bears testimony to that invisible cord of love And I know that even now, though your graying hairs betrays your age, your love still defies those hairs A Love- still ever young and vibrant as youth… Ah mother, what BIG heart did God give you that you could love each eleven of us- as if- each, was an only child? Thanks Mom. May you live many more “momly” years…

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Food For Thought - A Mothers’ Day Tribute!

n an overcast, grey rainy afternoons, I always picture my late grandmother sitting beside the fireplace in her kitchen, fire ablaze and cooking her favourite meal – ‘Galho’. Side by Forever hidden, to be seen by none side, charcoal roasting one green chilly and a Thy voice rather unheard to anyone. tomato. When it comes to chutney, my grandmother was How I wish, days without you is fake...! exceptionally particular, and usually her chutney was For, on such a day, I’m infact left alone. made for one person - herself. On a same day, I imagine But regret we shall not; for fate it was bound to be my mother sitting atop her elevated, self-designed stool. Though short lived, memories are countless Overlooking her steaming pot, cooking her signature dish And to this day, I still owe you of gravy full of local herbs, king chilly and some chunks of Your caring and encouraging voice still lingers in me ... smoked pork. Unseen and unheard; Yet, you’ll forever remain the best Growing up with two strong, principled, opinionated, No one can ever take your place. hugely generous and hospitable women, I and my sisters Rekhum had lots of ‘do’s and don’ts’ when it comes to cooking, eatSt. Joseph’s College ing or food in general. My late grandmother and mother Jakhama - Nagaland had very contrasting methods of managing food or things at home. Grandmother was extremely strict about the two main meals of the day. Whether one was hungry or see. In the Bible we find mothers shining like the Morn- not, she would insist, food be served for the whole faming Star of Christmas. For example, Rebecca, Sarah, Jo- ily. Her belief was that, when a family eats together, there chebed, Hannah, Ruth, Mary Magdalene, Martha, Abigail is abundance at home. My mother on the other hand, is more liberal. She’d advise, ‘eat only when you are hungry’. and so on. others are Gods best gift to us. The 3.4 Million Kg’s of Jesus best word on the cross was asking John to look Grandmother also used family eating time as the time to gold that Solomon had used in building the temple after his mother. Let us read the following words from share her thoughts, make announcements and do some of Jerusalem cannot buy our mother. Even the best inven- Ephesians 6:2. Honour your father and mother… O, what needy ‘scolding’, if required. My mother on the other tions made by Thomas Alva Edison or any of Einstein’s a million dollar advice!. Let us see in Proverbs 1:8 where hand, does not allow or tolerate talking during meals. theory cannot be compared to the cost of a mother. The we are told not to forsake the words of our mother. I love The only common trait between them when it comes to statue of liberty of USA is a great salutation all the moth- exodus 20:12 which tells us that we will live long if we obey meals was that both of them view second helping totally unnecessary and leaving food unfinished is a strict ‘NO ers. No Taj Mahal or national anthem can be compared to our mother. a mother. For me mother is second to God. The first face that you see on earth was your mother’s WAY’ in our home! My late grandmother used food as a metaphor for The part played by Rani of Jhansi with a child on her back face. Remember the first day of your school or the first night was a great tale of Indian mother. What about mother Te- you were sick. We treat mothers like servants. Please look at many things. Sometimes, she used food habits as a standard in judging people. Years ago, we had a helper, resa? She did more than what five thousand good kings had the wrinkle of your mother. There is a sacrifice story on it. failed to do for their Kingdom. If we open the pages of RamaRecently, a mother having AIDS was thrown away to whose manner of eating pleased my grandmother imyana and Mahabharata we find mothers being honoured Dhansari River by her son. What a shame! Many young- mensely. She’d say, ‘this girl will grow up to run a good more than any prize of the world. Kalidas and Rabindranath sters never understand their mothers. Did you hurt your home someday’. No matter the menu, she ate just the Tagore had praised Mothers like Jesus praising a mother in mom? Please go and ask her forgiveness. God never bless- exact amount and never a second helping. Her eating the gospel of Luke 21:3-4. Believe me, mothers in Charles es a child that brings trouble to their moms. Buy a gift and habits were such that, she’d neatly start to work through Dickens or R K Narayan’s novels are honoured more than tell her how much you love her. Lastly do not ignore moth- her plate from one corner and by the time she finished prince and princes. Napoleon Bonaparte had given earth ers at hospital, old aged homes, or in the streets. Jesus is eating , her plate looks almost washed. As we grew up moving words on mothers-“Give me a good mother and I there waiting for your care. A Happy Mothers’ Day to you with our grandmother in her home, she had a great inwill conquer the whole world”.As a simple Christian I admire all. May you live long and be like Hannah or the mother fluence on us and she had the same intuition about each one of us as she did about her daughters. For serious Abraham Lincoln’s words “A good mother is better than a that Jesus praises in Matt 15:28. matters, she would call for my eldest sister. Whenever priest “and “no men is poor who has a godly mother”. Krishta Luke Mothers are like Moses who did not enter the Promshe felt the presence of spirits (she believed in them) ised Land. Instead she prepares a world that she will never Servant in Jesus Miracle Ministry and Jesus Grace Ministry she would call for my second sister, for she trusted in

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but our mothers deserve our physical presence to share with us their longings and desires. We pray for them and we support them for their daily needs, we do take them to hospitals and help them in many ways but we forget to connect with them in depth. We find it difficult to accept some of their behaviours as they are aging. Let us accompany our mothers as the days pass with more ways to love, care and support. Mothers brought us to this world and let us now get into their hearts. Mothers are the angels sent by God to make us what we are today and we are is our gratitude to them. Fr. Joe Mariadhas St. Joseph’s College Jakhama – Nagaland

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her strong spiritual aura. And whenever I am home, she would insist that I serve the family meal, as she believed I am gifted with the blessings of food. In our household in Kohima, since both my mother and my grandmother are early risers, the whole family is up and abuzz by 5 o’clock in the morning. Today, living miles away from Kohima, the alarm in my head still wakes me up by 5 am. My heart cringed a little, every time I see people serving a full plate and leaving it unfinished. I even find it highly uncomfortable eating around people who try to make a seemingly valid point, with a mouth full of food. And like my grandmother and mother, I am beginning to believe sleeping way past 6 o’clock in the morning is a total waste of time. It is such incidences, which makes me realises how much I am influenced by my mother and my late grandmother. On October 30th, 2013, 10 hours after I arrived home in Kohima, my grandmother breathed her last. In her final days, she’d planned her funeral. She wanted everyone who came to her funeral to share a meal in her memory. Her daughters acted upon her last wish and prepared in advance- sacks of rice, sugar, tealeaves and other necessaries. In the midst of deep mourning, I felt a sense of joy and pride, believing only the blessed could live to plan their own funerals. She lived for nearly 95 dedicated years. This mothers’ day will be the first, without her. In her nineties she started reminding us, ‘I’ve lived my life, don’t be sad when I am gone, just strive to live a meaningful life’. It is difficult for us not be saddened by her absence, but knowing we have learned so much from her, we remain grateful each day. What we miss most is sitting around our kitchen and listening to her recounting sagas, fables and rituals of another time, another place and of course, telling her our dreams and waiting for her interpretations! Today, I imagine my mother would wake up early, cook big pots of great yummy food, do some home deliveries, and also invite few mothers to our home. My mother generally likes cooking. But every mothers’ day for the last couple of years, she has made it a point to cook special meals for some mothers. It’s her way of honouring motherhood. To my mother, Neidonuo, my late grandmother, Vinyüü and all special mothers for the spiritual and cultural values that has been passed on to us and, for the priceless life’s lessons - I salute! Happy Mothers Day’!

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Maria to face Halep in Madrid final Hamilton takes pole in Simona Halep from Romania celebrates her victory during a Madrid Open tennis tournament semifinal match against Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 10. (AP Photo)

Madrid, May 10 (aFP): Maria Sharapova secured her place in the final of the Madrid Open for the second consecutive year with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska. The four-time Grand Slam champion will face Romanian Simona Halep in Sunday's final

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as she ground out a hardfought 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 victory over fifth seed Petra Kvitova. Sharapova has slowly begun to hit form in recent weeks on her return to clay conditions after a difficult start to the year and she stormed through the opening set for the loss of

just 11 points. The Russian was dominant again at the start of the second as she raced into a 3-0 lead, but Radwanska battled back to take four straight games and lead 4-3 with a break. Unfortunately for the third seed, though, she gifted the break straight back and Sharapova also

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took the next two games to round off victory in little over an hour. Earlier, Halep booked her place in her first ever final of a mandatory event after outlasting Kvitova after over two-and-a-half hours on court. “It was a very tough match today. I couldn't believe that I came from behind again. She played really well and she was fighting the whole match,” said Halep. “I'm very excited that I can play in my biggest final tomorrow. I hope that I can control my emotions and just play. “I just have to enjoy it. I'm really happy that I can play the final here in Madrid.” However, the 22-year-old is aware of the size of the task that awaits her in Sharapova having lost in their only two meetings to date. “Tomorrow I expect a very tough match. Maria is a champion and she knows how to manage the finals.” After just one break apiece it was Kvitova who edged a first set tie-break and the Czech looked on her way to her first final of the season when she led 3-1 early in the second. Halep responded by taking the next seven games to level at one set all and go an early break ahead in the decider. The fourth seed then broke the Kvitova serve once more to move ahead 5-2 and served the match out in the next game. “I knew it was going to be a tough match,” said Kvitova. “She beat me in the New Haven final, so I was looking forward to revenge. It was a long match and was a good fight throughout. She was just better in the end, but it was still a good match for me.”

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MONTMELO, SPaiN, May 10 (aP): Lewis Hamilton earned his fourth pole position of the Formula One season Saturday as Mercedes was again in a class of its own at the Spanish Grand Prix, while fourtime champion Sebastian Vettel was left stranded by his faulty Red Bull. Hamilton clocked a leading lap of 1 minute, 25.232 seconds on the sunny and dry BarcelonaCatalunya circuit for his 35th career pole. Overall leader Nico Rosberg came in second, setting up another driving duel between the teammates. Hamilton has won the last three races right in front of Rosberg, with the rest of the field far behind. "Nico was really driving well though practice and qualifying," said Hamilton. "I didn't know if I was going to get it, but right at the end I had to eke out absolutely everything I could get from the car." Vettel's car rolled to a halt during Friday's first practice session, and it failed him again early in the third period of qualifying. The struggling champion will start Sunday's

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain thumbs up after setting the pole position, flanked by second fastest time Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany, left, and third fastest time Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia after the qualifying session ahead of the Spain Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 10.(AP Photo)

race from back in 10th on the grid. As Vettel's troubles mounted, new partner Daniel Ricciardo finished with the third fastest time ahead of Williams' Valtteri Bottas and Romain Grosjean in his Lotus. Fernando Alonso, last year's winner here, could do no better than seventh place, right behind Ferrari teammate

Kimi Raikkonen. Hamilton had complained to his team early in the day that they had "made the car worse" after minor changes to try and improve on its already commanding performances from Friday when the British driver dominated both practice sessions. "It was a real handful for me,"

said Hamilton. "It was back to square one. I was a half second behind Nico but at the end I did it by the skin of my teeth." Rosberg wasn't afraid to show his disappointment. "I don't particularly enjoy coming second to Lewis," he said. "But all it takes is a good start tomorrow and I am in the lead again."

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Sunrisers beat Daredevils via D/L method NEw dELhi, May 10 (iaNS): Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Daredevils by eight wickets under the D/L method in a rainmarred Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday. Delhi's fourth consecutive loss means they are all but out of contention for the play-off spot while the win took Hyderabad (eight points) to fourth in the table, two points ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders in fifth. After restricting the Daredevils to 143 for seven in 20 overs, the Sunrisers' innings was blighted by rain interruptions. Their target was cut to 117 in 15 overs under the D/L method, when light

showers stopped play for the second time in the match. The target was further revised to 97 in 12 overs after rain interrupted proceedings for the third time. Sunrisers were 11 for one in 1.1 overs when the skies opened. At 17 for one in two overs, the rain once again came, interrupting the game for the fourth time. Under the final revised target, Sunrisers needed 43 from five overs and they scored 44 for two in 4.2 overs. Sunrisers captain Shikhar Dhawan (4) went early, leaving the onus on Australian duo David Warner (12 not out) and Aaron Finch. Finch (4) was castled by Rahul Shukla, giving Delhi a ray

of hope. But a streaky Warner boundary and two sixes from Naman Ojha (13 not out) took Sunrisers over the line with four balls to spare. Earlier, put into bat, Delhi changed things around with their top order, dropping Murali Vijay but that seem to have no effect on South African batsman Quinton de Kock (7), who once again failed. Skipper Kevin Pietersen, who promoted himself to opening the batting, struggled early on but Karn Sharma's fifth over paved way for the Englishman to return to his blistering self. The former England captain smashed the leg spinner for 14 runs and then added to Sunriser's

woes by plundering Moises Henriques for 15 runs in the very next over. However, Amit Mishra put an end to Pietersen's marauding innings, picking up his 100th wicket in the IPL. Delhi were motoring at 103 for three in 13.1 overs before the rain gods came crashing down. The hosts seemed to lose all momentum after returning. They were 121 for three in the 15th over and managed just 22 runs in the last five, losing four wickets. Pace duo Dale Steyn and Moises Henriques and leggie Amit Mihsra claimed two wickets each, while India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with one.

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