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DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): One person identified as Akato Yeptho was found shot dead at a spot on the Assam side of the inter-state boundary at BoroLengri, Karbi-Anglong on Monday evening, July 22.

According to sources, the deceased is reported to be an ‘under secretary, chaplee affairs’ in the GPRN/NSCN. He along with another companion was reportedly picked up from a motor garage at Duncan Basti at around 6:00 pm. The unidentified companion is said to have escaped. Till the time of filing this report, the identity of the perpetrators had not yet been established.

NEw DELhI/LONDON, JULY 22 (REUtERs): The pesticide that killed 23 schoolchildren last week is a nerve poison banned by many countries because of what the World Health Organisation (WHO) describes as its “high acute toxicity”.

As early as 2009, the United Nations health agency urged India to consider a ban on the pesticide monocrotophos - the substance said by a magistrate investigating the deaths to be the cause of the poisoning. It had also warned that in India - against strong international health warnings - many pesticide containers are not thrown away after use but recycled and used for storing water, food and other consumables.

In last week’s case in Bihar, the children fell ill within minutes of eating a meal of rice and potato curry in their one-room school.

They were vomiting and convulsing with stomach

NEw DELhI, JULY 22 (DNA): A judicial commission set up by the Supreme Court is trying to make the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) more humane, and the security forces more accountable. The committee has suggested fixing a time frame of three months for the central government to decide whether to prosecute security personnel engaged in extra-judicial killings or unruly behaviour in insurgency-hit regions.

Under AFSPA, security personnel cannot be tried in a court of law without the central government’s permission. In its report submitted to the apex court, the three-member committee headed by Justice (retired) N Santosh Hegde

recommended that if the central government failed to respond to the state government’s request for action within three months, it would be presumed as a grant of sanction.

The Commission was set up in January this year to inquire into six extrajudicial killings in Manipur, but the panel went on to study the act in detail. It then suggested measures to make the law humane and increase the accountability of the security administration.

In a separate note annexed to the 114-page report, commission member Dr Ajai Singh - a retired Karnataka cop - said that extra-judicial killings lead to hatred against the security forces. He noted that

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Children hold placards as they participate in a protest organized by non-governmental organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan, or Save Childhood Movement, against the death of schoolchildren after eating free midday meal served at a school. Police say samples of cooking oil and leftover food taken from a where 23 children died after eating lunch this past week were contaminated with “very toxic” levels of an agricultural pesticide. (AP Photo)

cramps - symptoms that experts say would be common in poisoning with such a toxic chemical. The lunch was part of India’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme, which aims to tackle malnutrition and encourage 120 million poor children to attend school. It had already drawn widespread complaints over food safety.

An initial forensic investigation found the Bihar children’s meal had been

prepared with cooking oil that contained monocrotophos - a substance that belongs to a family of chemicals called organophosphates that share a common mechanism of toxic action. “Basically they are nerve poisons,” said David Coggon, a professor of occupational and environmental medicine at Britain’s University of Southampton. “They interfere with transmission

AFSPA was an impediment to achieving peace in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast.

“Perhaps the AFSPA is preventing the government and administration from thinking innovatively to solve the problems. It is said that for a man with a hammer, every problem is a nail to be hit on the head with the hammer,” said the former top cop, who led the investigations into the terrorist attack on the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore as well as the terrorist attack in Hubli. “Why has the same law not been used in other parts of the country which have been reeling under the Naxal violence?” he asked.

The commission also said the law needs to be reviewed every six months to

see whether its implementation is actually necessary in states where it is being enforced. About Section 6 of the act, which guarantees protection against prosecution to the armed forces, the report said: “It is not that no action can be taken at all. Action can be taken but with prior sanction of the central government.” The three-member team, which also included former chief election commissioner JM Lyngdoh, added: “Despite repeated questions posed by the commission, we have not been informed of any monitoring system to review the use/abuse/misuse of these powers by the security forces as claimed by the central government in their affidavit before the Supreme Court.”

SC panel calls for a humane AFSPA

between one nerve and another, or with transmission between nerves and muscle cells.”

According to WHO, swallowing just 120 milligrams of monocrotophos - the weight of about five grains of rice - can be fatal to humans. Initial symptoms can include sweating, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and hyper-salivation, or foaming at the mouth.

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DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The second session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly was adjourned ‘sine die’ on July 22 at 8:00 pm by NLA Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo.

In his concluding remarks Sazo said, “in a parliamentary democracy legislatures are representative institutions of the people and must protect their interest in letter and spirit.”

While pointing out that NLA members have always demonstrated high decorum and upheld the dignity of the House, he added that it has also set a paradigm in maintaining etiquettes and upholding order of the House.

Earlier, on the final day of the assembly, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who holds the Finance portfolio touched on various issues, particularly with regard to the budget which he presented on July 18. Commenting on this year’s plan outlay grant of Rs 2000 crores, Rio said that the huge BCR gap had to be covered to ensure payments of salaries and pensions, since the state has a salary economy. He explained that although last year’s plan outlay showed a figure of Rs 2300 crores, the actual receipt was only Rs 1726 crores after deduction of Central share of taxation, loans etc.

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NLA resolves to fight for rights

KOhIMA, JULY 22 (PtI): The Nagaland Legislative Assembly today resolved to stand to fight for the rights of the Naga people as guaranteed under Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India. The resolution was adopted today following the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) rejecting Nagaland government’s floating of its own oil exploration rules (Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2012).

Almost two-hours discussion was held on the MHA stand on the floor of the House on Saturday, wherein the 60-member House were unanimous to that the right of the Naga people on ownership over land and its resources as enshrined in Article 371(A) of

the Constitution should be upheld. Subsequently, the Minister in-charge of Geology and Mining, T R Zeliang on July 22 presented the resolution stating the House unanimously “upholds the Nagaland State Legal Framework on Petroleum and Natural Gas comprised in the Resolution of the House under Article 371(A) clause (1) (a) of the Constitution of India adopted on July 2010, the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulation, 2012 and the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2012 farmed by the State Government on November 2012, as constitutionally valid.” The resolution than put to vote by the NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo was adopted by voice vote.

KOhIMA, JULY 22 (NEPs): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio is scheduled to meet his Assam counterpart, Tarun Gogoi on August 2 at Assam House in Delhi to discuss the Assam Nagaland border issue. During the assembly session of the 12th NLA Rio informed that some of his

Cabinet colleagues and high ranking state officials would accompany him during the meeting with Gogoi. “I will definitely tell about our side of the story and share our Foot Hill Road Construction issue with him,” he said and further expressed hope that the meeting would prove to be fruitful.

Rio to meet Assam CM

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DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): In an inspiring tale, four special athletes from Nagaland have been selected to participate at the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games to be held from December 1 to 7 at Newcastle, Australia. Sanglikum Chang, Mhachio Ngullie, Bhupender Sharma and Chiilizhi made the state proud as they qualified for the Special Olympics at the selection test, which was held from July 13 to 18 at St Joseph College of Engineering in Chennai. Over two thousand athletes from over 32 countries are scheduled to participate in the international event for special athletes. The four athletes from Nagaland were selected through the district wise special games which were held earlier this year all over the state.

The four athletes representing the Special Olympics Nagaland team was led by Coach Imliwati Lemtur.

A press communiqué from SON expressed pride at the accomplishment of the four young boys in the selection tests. Special Olympics Nagaland is a charity body which ventured in 2009 and networks with government bodies and NGOs to empower people with disabilities in Nagaland.

The statement read that value for every human’s spirit, fair competitions and equal participations

Four athletes from Nagaland selected to participate at the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games

The four special athletes from Nagaland who were selected for the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games to be held from December 1 to 7 at Newcastle, Australia.

according to one’s interest and capability are the core principles of the Special Olympics programmes. It added that participation alone, even with the most severe disability credits one as winner. This in turn satisfies the International Special Olympics motto “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

It may be noted that the Special Olympics do not charge any fees from the athletes, coaches or families. All

participants are awarded a medal. It also provides transportation for athletes with severe disabilities through a Medical Assistance Transportation Programme. The Nagaland chapter of the Special Olympics received the Award of Excellence for the best upcoming state in 2010. In the National Games for the Disabled 2011, SON won 18 medals, which included 6 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze medals.

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Youths of Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) are seen on a “Prayer Walk” around Dimapur town. It was reported that the prayer walk was held for the moral degradation faced by the Naga Society by acts like rapes, killing, extortions, corruptions, divisions, isms, and satanic worshipping. (Photo contributed by Jonah Achgumi)

NVCO to participate in NE Regional Consumer Convention

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): A team of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers' Organisation (NVCO), staff of Nagaland State Consumer Helpline and students of Kohima Law College would be participating in the 2nd North Eastern Regional Consumer Convention on July 27, 2013 at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

A press note received here stated that the team will be led by Kezhokhoto Savi, President NVCO and first prize National Award on Consumer Protection recipient. The team would be leaving for Itanagar on July 25, 2013 and continue their official trip to Guwahati after attending the NER Consumer Conven-

tion at Itanagar. Being very important stakeholder for consumer education and protection, the delegates of Nagaland would be contributing towards the success of the Convention by sharing their valuable feedback/inputs.

The note also mentioned that the objects of the convention are to discuss

Police constables arrested for bootlegging

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moKoKchuNg, July 22 (mExN): In a rare case, police personnel from PS II, during a surprise checking, intercepted a TATA Mobile Pick Up truck and seized some illegal IMFL and arrested five persons, including two police constables on July 17, 2013 early morning at around 2 O’clock between Khensa and Chungtia village. The arrest was made by ASI Senti and party of Police Station II of Mokokchung.

Officials from PS-II Mokokchung identified the two arrested police personnel identified as one UBC Constable R Shengthungo of Longsa village (Wokha district) posted at PS II and ABC Constable Subenthung of Old Raphyim (Wokha) posted at RHQ Mokokchung.

The two erring personnel have been suspended from

service and presently under judicial custody.

Police officials informed that the two police constables along with three civilians were transporting 55 cases of McDowell Rum and 3 cases of Mc Whiskey in a TATA Mobile bearing registration number AS01-Z 2037. The three other accomplice were identified as Aotoba hailing from Chuchuyimlang village (Mokokchung district), he is said to be the brotherin-law of one of the police constable. The other two were the driver, Azin Uddin and handyman Serijudden Ahmed; both from Marianigaon village, Assam.

Police officials disclosed that the liquor was being brought from Mariani to Mokokchung. The vehicle did not cross the Tsutepela Police Check Gate, but took a

various consumer related issues of the north eastern states like LPG Problems, looting of NBFC, Regulation and Good Governance, Role of the stake holders to protect the interest of the consumers, build partnership with media, other organisations and activists.

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moKoKchuNg, July 22 (mExN): The newly constructed PHC at Longkhum village was inaugurated on July by the Mission Director Dr Khanlo Magh as the chief guest on July 20, 2013.

A press release received here today, while informing about the inauguration, stated that the chief guest expressed gratitude to the CMO Dr Bendang jamir, MS Dr Akaba, Dy Director NRHM Dr Kika Longkumer and different representatives from Longkhum for their extensive support. Saying that Longkhum is not a village but a legendary village in Naga history, Dr Magh stressed on the necessities of health facilities specially for the mother and child, which can be achieved through the co-operation of health work-

Mission Director Dr Khanlo Magh inaugrating the PHC Longkhum on July 20.

ers and the villagers.

Meanwhile the CMO thanked the village council and the entire staff of PHC Longkhum for their co-

Pattadars Union Sewak meeting

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): President of Pattadars Union Sewak Block 9 & 10, Abolu Yepthomi informs that there will be a general body meeting on July 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at the DC’s conference hall, DC Office Dimapur to discuss the progress of the matter relating to land of Block 9 and Block 10 which is under the occupation of project sewak. Therefore, all the patta holders have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. He has also requested all the pattadars to collect the land tax paid receipt and pay accordingly to him. Meanwhile, the pattadars have been requested to contribute towards the Pattadars Union as per last year’s amount for smooth functioning. “Those pattadars who fail to attend the meeting and found non-cooperative, their case will be dropped by the union and no further complain shall be entertained,” he cautioned.

ment of India. Consumer Coordination Council (CCC) is an apex body of leading Indian consumer organisations spread all over the country. The Consumer Coordination Council and its Member Consumer Organisations have been generating consumer awareness and working to protect the interest of the Consumers.

by-pass road from Naganijan to Aosendenyim and therefore could travel undetected for such a long distance. The liquor was covered by a tarpaulin to escape detection, however, on close inspection the liquor was detected, the officials informed.

Meanwhile, when contacted the Mokokchung Superintendent of Police, Vikram Khalate IPS strongly asserted that it is the policy of Mokokchung Police to clamp down on illegal activities in the town. Saying that the police cannot go on arresting other bootleggers while its own personnel are indulging in such activities, the SP said that Mokokchung Police does not discriminate anyone, and added that anyone involved in illegal activities will be ar- Zeme Baptist Church, Youth Fellowship Jalukie Town attended ZBA Youth Department’s rested and dealt with as per pulpit exchange church service at Nsong Village Baptist Church on July 19, 2013. Seen in the image are the young attendees along with their leaders. the provisions of the law.

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working for the rights of consumers/various consumer related issues in different levels from N.E. states are expected to attend the Convention.

The 2nd NER Consumer Convention is organise by the Consumer Coordination Council (CCC), New Delhi supported by Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Govern-

operation in every activity.

Deputy Director NRHM Dr Kika urged the people to come forward and make use of the available facili-

ties from the health unit.

On the very day the Mission Director also visited IMDH Mokokchung and PHC Mangmetong.

YUD informs domestic helpers and students

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): The Yimchungru Union Dimapur (YUD) has informed all the domestic helpers and students from Yimchungru community serving or staying at the residence of outside community within Dimapur town till the extend of Ara Mile (two and half mile) to kindly register names at the Union’s office with two recent color passport and a registration fee of Rs. 50 only. This was stated in a press note issued by l.

Chuba Yim, general secretary YUD. The details of the persons concern, of parents and the employers/guardians shall be mandatorily furnished to the Union’s office at the time of regis-

tration. In this regard, the note stated that parents and employers/guardians should take potential initiate towards the end. In the event of willful disregard to this press notification the Union shall initiate stern action against the parents and employers/guardians or any person in a better position for communication or bears moral and legal responsibilities for communication to this end.

The note also warned that for the defaulters the Union shall not bear the responsible against any misfortune incident that may occur in the latter days. Contact can be made at 9402697924, 9 4 3 6 4 2 3 3 6 3 , 9862240168, and 8974451462.

Farmers trained on how to nurture winter crops

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TWUD joint meeting

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): All the Tenyimi Women Dimapur Unit Presidents are requested to attend a joint meeting with the office bearers of the Tenyimi Women Union Dimapur on July 27, 2013, 10:00 am at Tenyimi Complex Khermahal, Dimapur.

Illegal liquor seized Kohima, July 22 (mExN): The Excise duty party at Peducha has seized 36 bottles of 750ml IMFL and 276 bottles of 650ml beer during the period from July 15 to 22. The accused persons have been penalized under NLTP Act ’89 and the seized articles have been deposited in the Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition’s office Malkhana, Kohima. This was stated in a press release issued by Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Kohima.

IRCSN member elected to National Managing Body

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): The Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) has informed that K.Kevin Zehol, member of IRCSN State Managing Committee, nominated has been elected as one of the twelve members of National managing body member of National Headquarter, New Delhi. This was informed in a press note issued by Zakie Kire, general secretary IRCSN. The election was held on July 19, 2013 at National Headquarter IRCS New Delhi. It may be noted that since the inception of the IRCSN, Lt. Daniel Kent, an IAS officer was the only member from Nagaland elected to IRCS Managing body member who demitted office in the early part of 1980’s.

Since then no member from Nagaland State has been elected as member of the IRCS National Managing Body member. IRCSN conveyed heartfelt congratulations to K.Kevin Zehol and also wished him all the very best of everything in his future endeavors.

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Career guidance prog at Sazolie College

Kohima, July 22 (mExN): A one-day career guidance programme was held at Sazolie College on July 20, 2013. The college in collaboration with YouthNet initiated the programme with an intention to equip the students for the future, particularly to start thinking about their future career. The resource person for the programme was Ela Susan James, Consultant Trainer from YouthNet. Thejano Yanthan, Consultant to Job Consultancy, Resource person YouthNet also assisted the Ela Susan James. resource person. Susan James spoke on “Communication Skills” where she stated that learning the skill of communication is an art which needs to be developed on a daily basis. She also spoke on various aspects of “attitude and behavior” and “career guidance process”. The programme was a blend of activities such as self-assessment tests, discussion time and other motivational exercises.

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GSU (N) clarifies on SSA teachers’ appointment

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): In relation to the press note that was published on June 24, 2013 regarding SSA teachers’ appointment, the Gaili Students Union (N) has clarified that the appointment was purely backdoor and illegal. A clarification note issued by Samlam Haikube, president GSU (N) and Ilungleung, general secretary GSU (N) stated that the Union was against the appointment and requested the authority concerned to look into the matter and cancel the appointment. Hence, the authority canceled all the appointments and a fresh interview was conducted by the District Planning board and appointed on merit basis. GSU (N)therefore stated that, the point of view regarding the SSA teachers’ appointment and cancellation issued in the press note by Vikholie, President Northern Zeme Council was baseless and create only misunderstanding among the people of Peren district. It also appealed to all right thinking citizens to be vigil that such baseless information do not mislead us in future.

MA Education applicants in NU informed

Retreat at Longsa Catholic Church

WoKha, July 22 (mExN): In view of the Golden Jubilee celebration in the month of December this year, Longsa Catholic Church is holding a three-day long “Retreat” from July 26 to 28 at Longsa Catholic Church, Wokha district. Therefore, catechist T Timothy Ezung has requested all the church community who are staying outside the village also to take part in the retreat. He has especially requested Golden Jubilee office bearers to attend positively.

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(Left) Dr. Anamika, programme coordinator of KVK, ICAR, Jharnapani at the training programme on vegetable cultivation for farmers under Dimapur cluster on July 22. Participants from FIGs under Dimapur cluster, who took part in the training. (Morung Photos)

Dimapur, July 22 (mExN): The department of Horticulture organised one-day training on cultivation of winter vegetable crops for farmers in Dimapur on Monday, July 22.

Members of Farmers Interest Groups (FIG) from Dimapur cluster – Medziphema, Dhansiripar, Niuland and Kuhuboto – took part in the training held at the State Horticulture Nursery (Green

Park), 5th Mile, Dimapur.

It was conducted under the aegis of the National Vegetable Initiative for Urban Clusters, a sub scheme of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. Under this initiative, Kohima and Dimapur are the two identified urban clusters for intensive vegetable cultivation and promotion based on the marketing potential of the two district headquarters.

The basic objective of the training was to guide farmers on how to nurture winter crops. Dr. Anamika, programme coordinator of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR, Jharnapani and Dr. HD Singh, Horticulture Scientist of KVK were the resource persons.

District Horticulture Officer, Dimapur, Eyongol Natso, while elucidating the potential of vegetables as a

marketable produce urged the participants from the various FIGs to take optimum benefit out of the assistance provided by the government through the NVIUC. Dr. RE Lotha, deputy director of Horticulture, further informed that as incentives the department has made a proposal to provide power-tillers to FIGs, which are showing results.

Kohima, July 22 (mExN): All the applicants for MA Education in Kohima Campus, Nagaland University are informed that the last date for the submission of admission application form is July 25. A notification from the Head of Department stated that list of eligible candidates will be placed on the Department’s notice board on July 27. Eligible candidates will appear interview on August, for which they have been directed to bring all necessary documents/ certificates in original for verification. List of selected candidates will be up on the Department’s notice board on August 3, last date of admission will be August 7, and classes will start on August 12, it added.

Tuensang DPDB meeting

TuENsaNg, July 22 (mExN): The monthly meeting of Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) cum finalization of LADP Schemes 2013-14 will be held on July 25, 2013, 11:00 am at the DC’s conference hall. Therefore, all the legislators and DPDB members of Tuensang district have been requested to attend the meeting positively. This was stated in a press release issued by District Planning Officer Tuensang, Nribemo Lotha.

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Mob sets police vehicles on fire in Imphal IMPHAl, JUly 22 (NNN): Angry mobs set two police vehicles on fire and clashed with police in two separate incidents that took place in Hatta and Mantripukhri areas in Imphal on Monday. In the first incident that took place around 8 am, around 1000 bandh supporters in Hatta, a Muslim dominated area took to the street and blocked Checkon road, where they clashed with a large number of police.

They later set afire one police Maruti Gypsy vehicle before pushing it upside-down during the violent standoff. The agitation in the Hatta area was part of the 48-hour Manipur bandh being imposed by the joint action committee seeking justice in the killing of 12-year-old Naiimudin, a native of Sora in Thoubal district few days ago. Additional police forces from Imphal East were called in to control the violent protesters and they had to fire tear gas canisters. However, no one was injured in the incident.

In the second incident, another angry mob torched a second police Maruti Gypsy vehicle in Mantripukhri

A police vehicle set on fire by angry mobs in Imphal, Manipur on Monday, July 22. (NNN Photo)

area around 11 am. A large number of people from Mantripukhri area were protesting against the state government’s plan to evict Mantripukhri Muslim and Bihari colonies to construct a Government office building there including a bank.

An official team including police headed by Imphal East district Deputy Commissioner visited the sites for a survey ahead

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of the proposed eviction drive. Upon reaching there, a number of residents from the two colonies came out to the street and started protesting against the survey. They clashed with the police and torched the police vehicle which prompted the police to fire tear gas canisters to quell them.

The police also fired several rounds in the air.

The official team along

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He further stated that the current year’s total plan assistance from Government of India showed an increase of Rs. 215.70 crores.

Rio clarified that the Rs. 365 crores Central Assistance given in 2002-03 ending in March was to take care of the accumulated liabilities by the previous Government, while Rs. 712 crores given during 2010-11 was not given for implementation of the ROP. Rio also clarified that there was no regular restrictions with respect to leave encashment, pensions and medical reimbursement. Clarifying on some departments getting more funds, Rio informed that Urban, RKVY and AIBP programmes are earmarked by Planning Commission.

Rio lauded the new legislators in the house for putting forward their suggestions and observations. He further acknowledged senior leaders of the House including NPCC President Imtisungit Jamir, CLP leaders Tokheho Sema and other members of the House for their constructive criticisms and said it would ensure a good delivery mechanism. This view was echoed by the NLA Speaker, who stated that “Effective and healthy criticism on the functioning of the government ensures transparent governance.”

Naga political issue On the Naga Political issue, Rio observed that both the Treasury and Opposition parties had no differences of views and assured the House that the Naga Political issue will remain at the top of the agenda. Appreciating MLA Thomas Ngullie’s concern over the political issue, Rio agreed with his views that the confidence of the 60 members of the House was indispensable for bringing a permanent solution.

Entrepreneurship Complementing the views of MLA Dr. Imliwapang, Rio agreed that Naga society has to bring an industrial culture. “Without entrepreneurship, only depending on the Government it is not possible to sustain”, he maintained.

Rural development On the criticism brought against the Rural Development department by several opposition members, Rio said that the department has been doing commendable job and has brought a sea of change in the infrastructure and economy. The leader of the House admitted that some programmes may not have been 100% successful, but observed that the people have benefited through the implementation of various flagship programmes.

‘Land of Festivals’ Touching on the tourism sector, Rio explained that Nagaland was coined as the ‘Land of Festivals’ with emphasis on the culture, tradition and unique history of the Nagas. He said that the Hornbill Festival has created a positive image of Nagaland. Rio also disclosed that there is a huge demand to increase the number of days in the Hornbill Festival from 7 to 14; however he added that the government has not yet decided on the matter. Rio also said that the projects for 4 lane roads, railway lines, airports, foothill roads would be pursued for better connectivity.

Cut Motions Meanwhile, Cut motions on Demands for Grants for the year 2013-14 presented by the Treasury Bench, were moved by eight members of the Congress Legislature Party against forty departments on grounds of disapproval of policy. The opposition party raised various issues pertaining to the concerned departments against which Cut Motions have been moved following which the Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in-charge of Departments gave their replies. The Demand for Grants for the year 2013-2014 thereafter was passed by the Assembly.

(With DIPR inputs)

India ignored warning signs

Monocrotophos controls a range of pests from aphids to caterpillars, mites, moths, stem borers and locusts on various crops such as cotton, rice and sugarcane.

According to a detailed 2009 WHO report on the health risks of monocrotophos in India, the countries and regions that have banned its use include Australia, Cambodia, China, the European Union, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States. Its import is illegal in at least 46 countries.

Yet in India, monocrotophos “is widely used and easily available”, and is frequently linked to fatal poisoning, both accidental and intentional. “Its low cost and many possible applications have kept up demand in India despite growing evidence of its negative impact on human health,” the WHO report said.

And although both the WHO and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation recommend puncturing and crushing pesticide containers to prevent people using them for anything else, in India “the reality is different”, the WHO said. “Many pesticide containers, because of their sturdiness and look, are often later used to store objects, food grains and water, and sometimes even medicines.”

Coggon said that, while a ban on monocrotophos would doubtless help reduce its risks in India, using it more safely could also help to minimise reduce the threat. “It’s about trying to develop a safety culture,” he said. “It’s about developing systems that will ensure these things are handled as safely as possible - having the right sorts of containers, the size, the formulation ... and educating people about the use of chemicals in general.”

Transcending disabilities

In the 2012 chapter of the same event, SON bagged 10 medals, which included 6 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. SON special athletes Kilumo Ezung and Moangkaba Longkumer were a part of the Indian team at the FIFA Global Cup, Bangkok which was held from June 15 to 22, 2013.

Besides sporting opportunities for the disabled, SON also strives create a platform to appreciate and hone the talents of PWDs through social-interactive fellowships and events. It was informed that in September, SON hopes to organize a fund raising event under the theme “Torch Run: Flame of Hope” to raise funds for the Asia Pacific Games and for upcoming SON programs. The event will witness People with disabilities exhibit their creative talents and skills. SON has made an appeal for all individuals and bodies to be a part of this event to show acceptance and respect to People with disabilities and to recognize their talents and skills.

with the police had to take refuge inside the 69 CRPF camp nearby. Later, Inspector General of Police L Kailun and Imphal East Superintendent of Police, Additional Superintendent of Police along with a large police force were rushed to the spot as reinforcement and managed to control the mob.

Sources said around 60 protesters including

27 women were detained by the police after the incident. Meanwhile, the 48hour general strike being imposed by the JAC seeking justice for the killing of Md Naiimudin affected normal life in the state. Reports reaching here said two Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel were wounded when stone-throwing bandh supporters in Thoubal Moijing area clashed

with police at around 9 am.

The incident happened after a police team from Thoubal Police Station led by its officer-in-charge arrived in the area. The protesters attacked the police team with stones, injuring the two personnel.

On Monday, Sora, Yairipok, Lilong, Ushoipokpi, Moijing in Thoubal, including Hatta and other Muslim majority areas of the state were affected by the strike.

In Sora bazaar, strike supporters also burnt effigies of Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Kakching and SP, Thoubal.

Meanwhile, representatives of the Naiimudin JAC met state the Manipur Chief Minister here in the morning. However, the meeting failed to bring any breakthrough, sources said. Niimudin was killed on July 18 after a team from Thoubal Police Station fired on a group of people who were travelling in a vehicle near Sora Maning Ching. The incident occurred after the police received information about a possible clash between villagers of Sora and Leiching Minou in connection with the killing of one DK James of Leiching Minou on July 3.

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PTC supports Hmar peace talks AIZAWl, JUly 22 (NNN): Paite Tribe Council (PTC) Mizoram Headquarters today stated that they supported the recently held talks between government of Mizoram and Hmar Peoples ConventionDemocratic (HPC-D).

PTC asserted that they want all Mizo clans to share cordial relationship under the Mizo identity. "In this connection, the recently held talks between the HPC-D and the government and the steps taken up by the state government in the area of Autonomous District Council will be an important mile stone for the unity of Mizoram and the

Mizos," the Paite body stated.

Meanwhile, the present terms of Suspension of Operation (SoO) between the Hmar Peoples ConcentionDemocratic (HPC-D) and the government ends in July. The state government of Mizoram and HPC-D had held talks on July 18 but the outcome was not known. Reports said the talks on the agenda of SoO extension were inconclusive and both the parties are likely to have another round of talks in the next few days. However, these reports were not confirmed officially.

The last meeting between the HPC-D and the government was held in April.

TERROR ALERT: Assam airport security beefed up

gUWAHATI, JUly 22 (IANS): Security has been intensified in and around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) airport at Borjhar near Guwahati following intelligence alert on a terror attack on seven major airports across the country. The other airports on the target list are Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, says an alert byintelligenceagencies. “Wehavereceivedaninputfromintelligence agencies that some terrorist group might target one of the seven airports. We have reviewed the security arrangements of the LGBI Airport and all precautionary measures have been taken to foil the attempt of the terrorists,” said a senior Assam Police official. “There is no need for travellers to panic,” he said.

Tripura seeks flights to Bangladesh Agartala airport is the second busiest in the northeast region after Guwahati airport in Assam

AgARTAlA, JUly 22 (IANS): The Tripura government has urged the civil aviation ministry to operate flights from Agartala airport to Bangladesh and adjoining countries to boost trade and tourism, officials said here Monday.

A state government official said Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has assured Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar that he will examine the issue of operating flights from Agartala to cities in Bangladesh

and neighbouring countries.

Sarkar met Singh in New Delhi Friday and discussed modernisation of Agartala airport and making Kailashahar and Kamalpur airports in northern Tripura operational.

Agartala airport is the second busiest one in the northeast region after Guwahati airport in Assam.

About 22 flights operate to and from Agartala everyday, carrying about 2,700 passengers per day.

"In view of the increasing traffic volume at Agartala airport, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has prepared a plan for development of the airport," Sarkar said in a memorandum to the union minister.

"There is considerable movement of people between northeastern states and Bangladesh and there is a lot of demand for connectivity between Agartala, Dhaka and Chittagong and other cities of that country in the context of improving relations between the two neighbours," the official said as

saying by Sarkar.

Union Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary K.N. Shrivastava said here recently that Imphal airport in Manipur would soon be notified as an international airport while Agartala airport would have international standards by 2015.

The airports are being made international as part of India's "Look East" policy to boost the northeast region's connectivity and trade with Southeast Asia.

"Necessary upgradation works have been completed at Imphal airport. A proposal would soon be submitted before the union cabinet to declare it as an international airport," Shrivastava had told reporters.

AAI chairman V.P. Agrawal, who accompanied Shrivastava, said that private airlines IndiGo and Spice Jet have shown interest to operate flights from Agartala to Bangladesh.

Shrivastava said: "After the declaration of Imphal and Agar-

'Centre focusing on development of NE'

TEZPUR, JUly 22 (PTI): The Centre is giving special attention to the all round socio-economic development of the North East region, Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, C Rangarajan said today.

For the region's all round development, the flood and erosion problem which was breaking down the socio-economic infrastructure has to be checked, he said.

Rangarajan was speaking after inaugurating a Post Graduate programme exclusively for domiciled North-East students at the N-E centre of Indian Statis-

tical Institute (ISI) in Tezpur University.

"If the Assam government comes forward with a helping hand, then the ISI is committed to having a project like the Mahanadi Dam in Odisha for a permanent solution of the long pending issues of flood and erosion in the region", said Rangarajan who is also the president of the Statistical Institute.

He said the Institute has been carrying out research activities in the region through projects and workshops during the last ten years to address the problem.

In this regard, various research organisa-

Fighting drug abuse in the Northeast with music

NEW DElHI, JUly 22 (IANS): In a step towards finding a lasting solution to the rampant problem of drug abuse in the country's northeast, a music album "7*7" featuring bands from the seven states of the region has been launched, a non-government organisation said Monday.

"Every third person in the region has been a drug addict at some point in his or her life. That is why we launched this unique project as this is an urgent cause," Khevito Elvis Lee, project manager of 'Be Aware, Support, Care and Inform' (BASIC) said.

"BASIC will organise a concert in November 2013 in Delhi, at which all the seven bands will perform to create awareness, especially among the youth," Khevito Elvis said.

T h e f u n d ra i s e d through the November

concert would be used to support people in need, with a special focus on HIV+ orphans.

Elvis said the worst affected by the drug problem are often not just the victims themselves, but those close to them, especially their families.

"Drug use is rampant and growing among rural youth in the northeast.

So we joined the cause, as music could be used constructively and leave a lasting impact on society," Houreilung of the band Alien Conspiracy Theory told IANS. The album features Vinyl Records from Arunachal Pradesh, Axis from Assam, Alien Conspiracy Theory from Manipur, Frisky Pints from Mizoram, Afflatus from Meghalaya, Abiogenesis from Nagaland and Borkung Hrangkhawl from Tripura.

tions and universities in North-Eastern region are associated with the ISI, Rangarajan said.

"It is, however, clear that to enhance the activities in the North-East region and to provide better opportunities to the students here, a new initiative is needed if the benefits of the Centre are to reach the students", he said.

From the current academic year 2013-14, the N-E centre is offering a one year post graduate diploma programme in 'Statistical Methods and analytics' exclusively for the domiciled students from the North East.

tala airports as international ones, air connectivity between the cities of northeast India and Myanmar, Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries would be easier and boost trade, tourism and peopleto-people contact."

In the northeast, air services are available at Agartala, Lengpui (Aizawl), Bagdogra, Dimapur (Nagaland), Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Silchar (in Assam), Imphal in Manipur.

In addition, Barapani (Shillong), Lilabari and Tezpur (both in Assam) are also operational airports but scheduled flights are not operating from them.

According to an AAI official, a new terminal building was constructed at Barapani airport in May 2010 at a cost of Rs.29.70 crore.

There is a proposal for further expansion and modernisation of Barapani airport and Rs.75.65 crore has been earmarked for it in the 12th Five Year Plan.

CONGRATULATION

We the Kikrüma Association, Kohima (KAK) would like to congratulate Shri. Kühüpoyo Puro for being appointed to the most prestigious and constitutional post as Chairman, Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Nagaland, Kohima.

The Association wish him all the very best in his future endeavour.

(VETHUHU KEZO) Chairman, Kikrüma Association, Kohima

CONGRATULATIONS TO ER.LEVI RENGMA The Tesophenyu Group Officers Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates Er.Levi Rengma; the Honorable MLA of the 12-Tseminyu A/C, for being elected the Deputy Speaker to the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. May God give you long life and good health so that you can be a good leader of the Rengma People even in the days to come. The TGOF also humbly thank the Honorable Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and his esteemed colleagues for having confidence in the lone representative of the Rengma Tribe and electing him unopposed. May God continue to guide you to be good, wise and un-biased leaders of the Nagas.

(Dr.Tinelo Jemu) General Secretary, TGOF

(Er.Chengato Kath) President, TGOF

Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research, 4th Mile, Dimapur VACANCIES 1) Librarian (BSc in Library & Information Science)- 1 post 2) Medical Officer- MBBS Candidates should submit the prescribed application form along with their supporting documents by 5th August 2013. Application form can be downloaded from our website-www.cihsr.in And address it to The HR Department, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, 4th Mile, Dimapur-797112 Or E-mail to:hrd.cihsr@gmail.com Contact Number: 03862-242555 (Extn no. 2209)

Transformation Crusade Theme : Arise & Shine … Isaiah 60:1

The Organisers of the Transformation Crusade has printed some of the SATANIC SIGNS AND TATTOOS in the form of booklet. Any interested person can collect from the following drop points: Drop points : • Kohima Bible College • Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kitsubozou • Koinonia Baptist Church, Kezieke • Faith Harvest Church, Red Cross Building • Flames of Fire Church, New Market • New Life Church, Overbridge, Midland • Phezoucha Nagamese Baptist Church, New Secretariat road • The Cornerstone, Belho Complex, P R Hill • A & B Enterprises, Opposite Blue Hill Network BOC Publicity wing, Transformation Crusade

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The confusion in Nagaland over the role of the State and the Church

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oth the Church and the state are called out from the darkness from God and those that exist do tuted by God, let us now examine how were created and instituted of the world into the light of the so by God’s appointment.” these different roles are being wrongby God. But the Church and Kingdom of God and Christ. On the 2. The state was instituted by God ly executed in Nagaland. the State were instituted other hand, the Church is not a deto dispense his justice in a fallen As already stated, civil governby God for different purposes. Hownomination or a building but a felworld which needs his laws to gov- ments are given the “sword’ of the ever in present Nagaland there is lowship of believers. ern the fallen nature of man (Rom. Lord to execute his justice on earth. total confusion between the role of 2. The Church has been given the 13:2-3).

This rule of law is based on the Ten the Church and the role of the State. mission of Christ which is to pro- 3. The state was empowered by God Commandments and all the other On the one hand, the Naga national claim his salvation to the entire with the sword to even physically civil and social commandments givleaders have created too many states world (Matt. 28:19-20). execute God’s laws on perpetra- en through out God’s dealings with (Governments) and are not only ex- 3. The ministry of the Church intors of lawlessness. Romans 13:4 humanity down the ages of human torting the people but even killing volves teaching the commandstates it like this: “For he (The history. Here, the rule of Law which one another in the name of Nagaland ments of Christ, sharing and worstate) is the minister of God to thee is- “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a for Christ. On the other hand, the shiping God through songs and for Good. But if thou do that which tooth”- must apply.” No mercy can be Church is stopping the State exchemusic. It also includes giving of is evil, be afraid: for he beareth not shown here except through a Presiquer from collecting excise duty on Baptism to new believers, conthe sword in vain; for he is the min- dential pardon or a Governor’s parsale of alcohol and even participating ducting the sacrament of breaking ister of God, to execute wrath (or don. Even Jesus recognized this fact in general elections on the issue of of bread, conducting holy matrivengeance and justice) upon him in Matt. 5:25&26. If mercy is to be proxy votes. Let us therefore exammonies and conducting of funerthat doeth evil.” shown in this civil administration, ine the different roles of the Church als etc. The Church’s supernatu- 4. The State is also empowered to the murderer, the rapist and the thief and the State. ral ministry includes the laying collect taxes for the running of a etc will get away with their crimes.

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH of hands on sick people and also Government (Rom.13:6-7).

Here, benevolence on the part of 1. The Church was instituted by God performing miracles through the 5. Prior to the institution of civil any governments would lead to total so that believers can have fellowname of Christ. Within the Church, governments which began in chaos and a complete break down of ship with one another and prothere are different people with the late BC and early AD eras, Law and Order in any government. In claim the gospel of Christ to the different gifts to perform these God had ruled in human govern- other words, the Sword and not the entire world (Matt. 16:16-18; 1 various ministries of the Church ments through Princes and Kings Cross or Grace is to rule in civil govPet. 2:9 etc). The Church was built (Lk.22:19-20; Mk.16:17-18 etc).

(Prv.8:15-16). ernments. on the foundation and affirmaTHE ROLE OF THE STATE 6. All through out human history, However, in contrary to God’s tion that Jesus was the son of the 1. The State (or civil governments) the kingdom of God had in fact al- commandments regarding civil govliving God. The members of the was also instituted by God. This ways ruled in the kingdoms of man ernments, the pathetic reality in NaChurch are believers who have acis very clearly stated in Romans (Dan.4:17). The Bible says that galand seems to be one where the cepted eternal salvation through chapter 13:1 where it is written: righteousness and justice inhabits State Government does not seem to the atoning works of Christ on the “Let every person be loyally subthe throne of God (Ps. 89:14). possess any back bone. Here, not to cross. These fellowships of believject to the governing authorities.

Now, that being the different roles talk of higher law and order breakers who are “a royal priesthood” For there is no authority except of the Church and the State as insti- downs, the government is not even

Education is the backbone of Nation

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ducation is the backbone of Nation. By the time our ancestors reached Nagaland it was a nation comprising of various tribes.

Especially to those confined in Nagas of Nagaland I want to say this before the arrival of the British our ancestors used various means like sculpturing, sign language thread for communication and various other purposes. With the arrival of the Britishers some sections of Nagas got the privilege to obtain British education. When the British left we are obtaining education from India and Myanmar. Nagas had spend a long time in dark age due to the practice of Head hunting. With the arrival of Christian religion, headhunting has been replaced by education. It is education that has enabled us to run with carious means of communication on land or in the air. Wisdoms is better than weapons of war, but it comes only from Almighty God. But education is obtained every year from School. The education systems in various Naga inhabited areas in neighbouring states seems to be running smoothly. But the teachers themselves are spoiling the future of the students’ as a matter of fact. The biggest mistake is that during interview graduate students attend the

interview but once the result is out and appointment order released, many teachers who may be a mere matriculate are kept as substitute. If we do so, it is not what is mentioned in the Bible that a blind man cannot lead the blind.

Hence in improving the education system we should not differentiate between underground or overground but should be checked collectively in the regularity and performance of teachers. Even their pay can be held up if one is found to be very irregular. Some may misunderstand this point but I am really telling the truth.

Naga is a Nation and between Nagas we cannot separate as underground or overground. We are one family and have only one same future.

Since Naga is a nation hence whatever the imperial rule develops within Naga area, five percent deduction as royalty tax Twenty percent once a year for employment tax is taken in all Naga area through Chaplee Kilonser (Finance Minister). But this year as the Education department’s claim that since the department has a plan of changing and improving education systems, so they will not pay any sort of deduction also deflects back in a wrong way in some sense. But since

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The wood Cutter pointed to his hut and the Fox crept inside the hut and hid itself there.

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Nagas are one and when India and Myanmar set us free then the entire Nagas will be once again and hence to make our oneness we are taking this tax. Hence from every department 20% of one month once in a year is being taken. Nagas may have different factions but some may be trying for Indian solutions below sovereignty. This is like a story from our forefathers’ time saying that once a basket was by mistake in the river and the river was flowing fast taking his basket away, In an attempt to stop it he threw his appear on the basket but his spear on the basket but his spear only got stuck on the basket and flowed away. Naga overground leaders who are striving hard for various developmental works and Naga National Workers who are striving for sovereignty are both working for the cause of entire Nagas. Consider they are all for you and your children’s even if it may take hundreds if year. Hence, for those who are standing firm for sovereignty we should all contribute and give full co-operation. Naga Nation always belongs to you and me.

able to control or check the sky rocketing rates of even basic essential commodities. On the other hand, some of our national governments are indulging in the killing of our own citizens and throttling the living ones with exorbitant taxes. Yet again, some of these national governments are doing nothing even when thousands of their soldiers have been murdered through factional killings. These governments seem to be operating with Grace and the Cross when what they should be doing is executing God’s justice with the Sword.

The Church on the other hand is commissioned with a mission of compassion and mercy. Therefore, rather then stopping the State from collection of Excise duty on alcohol, it should instead be involved in the healing ministry of redeeming as well as rehabilitating drunkards from alcoholism. The Church above all else should know that alcoholism is not just a physical illness but is deeply related to spiritual factors. The Church is here equipped with even supernatural powers that can transcend Medical Science. Now, in this, one of the most controversial issues facing Naga society and Christianity today, I am just expressing some personal opinions which other believers may or may not agree. I however hold to my position and convictions based

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on the Scriptures. In my opinion, the Church can surely express its concern over rampant sale of alcohol that leads to many social problems, but the Church surely cannot impose a dry state policy on the government which in fact, is but a total farce, as far as Nagaland is concerned.

Secondly, the Church should thunder its condemnation of proxy voting right from the thousands of pulpits all over Nagaland. But I feel that beyond this, the Church cannot get directly involved in the election process of a state because it is beyond her role. Besides these social obligations, I also feel that the Churches should be giving solid Biblical foundations of Naga nationhood and politics. By the way, the word nation (s) and nationhood is mentioned 478 times in the Bible. This is in contrast to the word salvation which is mentioned only 267 times in the Bible.

God is the creator of all nations on earth (Acts 16:27), and is concerned about the welfare of even the smallest nation on earth. But sadly, in almost all the Churches in Nagaland, the words nationalism or politics is anathema to the Church. And so, our 8 national governments flounder on seemingly without a philosophy or theology to guide them.

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The voice of the Naga people

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he Bible says from one man, He created all race of mankind and made to live throughout the whole earth. He himself fixed before hand the exact time and limit of the place where they would live. Acts 17:26.

Last few days, people talks much about of Article 371(A) Constitution of India, the right of land and the people, what right of Government of India claimed that Naga land and people belong to India? Did Naga people take permission from India to live in Nagaland? Does Naga are aware of that every inch of the land is left without belong to the Naga people? Have Naga people forgotten what their forefather’s heritage?

Can Naga forget how much blood and tears have been shed to defend their father’s land? Does 60 MLAs have forgotten that 16 Point agreement has brought against the will of the people of Plebiscite 1951? The agreement physically divided the Naga people and created liability in border disputes to the neighboring state. It is not a gift from Government of India but the price of Naga patriot blood. Why the state government has allowed to break agreement from External affairs to transfer in Home Ministry? Again article 371(A) is now encroaching the agreement. Should Naga defend or compromise over the right of the people.

In 1946, when British India attempted to explore oil and natural gas at foothill Chumukedima Area, NNC stopped them because it belongs to the Nagas. We are all aware what Naga people have told British Statutory Commission in 1929.Subsequently new act of excluded area came into being in 1939. Akbar Hydari Ali Nine point agreement of 1949 recognized the right of Naga people.

Several Cease-fire have been done at highest level in New Delhi beginning from 1964.Thereby Six round of talk have taken place at the highest level and now NSCN/ GPRN talks is going. Latest Naga Reconciliation proposing to form a Provisional Government so as to make possible of all Naga political groups come together under Naga National Government and it will happen.

When Great Britain is about to handover power to India, the people were given a choice where they want to live. So India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were divided in the line of religion. But Naga people did not joined any country. They hoisted their own flag in 14th August 1947 as a Nation one day ahead of the Indian Independence. Now whatever happened for last 70 years it’s all a matter of history and it will prove who is right and who is wrong?

The world community will come know what Indian have done to Naga people. History will not forgive who reject right things to do in right time.

Nagas are suffering people. The episode of tragedy has fallen one after another to Naga people. Naga National workers are badly divided among them. State election destroyed all the firmaments of Naga spirituality and social fabric. We are now living under five governments that make people suffer and this is a reward of disobedience of God. He has given us beautiful land, nature is smiling; but we do not know how to use it.

We have 5000 strong churches having 3 million from all Naga inhabited areas. With 95% Christian population and highest literacy rate as 79.6% in India but remain as the most backward state. The Latest report of GDP is 6.2% as the lowest rate in entire North-East India. 75% of the state budget goes to salary but lack of dedication of the civil servants that development works are moving like a snail. The last NBSE result shows that government schools could produced only 37% whereas the private schools produced 88.36%.We have more than 10,000 theological graduates but no impact in the society. The question is left to all responsible people be in church, civil society, government Institution and National leaders.

At the need of hour, what should the Naga people be doing? We need to seek the living God to bring us back to our senses so as to be a Holy creature. If we refuse to allow Holy Spirit to operate and transform this ugly truth, we shall remain as defeated people.

The key word of Biblical concern both Old Testament and New Testament is justice. One cannot serve the truth by being a part of structure of exploits. Today our churches have lost truth force, soul force and love force. Our Churches did not engage in moral and spiritual conflict with theological stance. It means refusing to accept what is just. We make peace with established power and give much loyalty to institutionalized visible church organization but rejected the worship the envisable church that is Jesus Christ.

Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh

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.

5 LOCAL Mao Council dismayed at Nagaland Government’s ‘uncooperative attitude’ Tuesday

The Morung Express

23 July 2013

Dimapur

‘No Pay, No work’

Members of Networks of Nagaland Drugs and AIDS Organization (N-NAGA DAO) participate in a silent protest rally against non-release of HIV/AIDS funds by NACO. The rally was held in Dimapur, Nagaland on Monday. (Photo by Caisii Mao)

kohIMA, JULY 22 (MExN): Various NGOs today embarked on a three-day cease work protest from today to express their resentment over the non-release of grants for the period 2013-2014 by National Aids Control Organization (NACO) under the GOI. The organizations included N-NAGADAO, NUN, NNP+, KNP+, Kekhrie Foundation, Guardian Angel and KRIPA Foundation Nagaland.

Interacting with media persons, Advisor to NNAGADAO, Abou Mere stated that NACO officials had failed to release the grants even after the NGOs had written to them on the issue highlighting that drop in centers are faced with acute shortage of equipments and services due to the non-release of the grants.

Referring to the woes of the staff and recovering addicts, General Secretary of NUN, Rokozo supported the N-NAGADAO's initiative and pointed out that while the NACO officials were drawing salaries and enjoying good facilities, the staff of drop-in-centers were cash strapped due to the non-release of salaries. He added that the drop-in-centers were faced with acute shortage of supplies which in turn would

eventually increase the risk in the spread of HIV, STIs, Hepatitis and other diseases. Pledging support to N-NAGADAO on the issue, President of NNP+, Nuami pointed out that the non-release of grants could prove hazardous, as many NNP+ members undergoing ART treatment in addition to the medications need nutrition as well, which is possible only if they have the grants.

Commenting on the lack of instruments and facilities in the various drop-in-centers, she said that while NACO had demanded regular reports on the progress of the DICs, it hardly succeeded in releasing the grants on time. Expounding on the risk that ART treatment patients would face if grants were not released on time, she expressed concern over the lackadaisical attitude of the NACO officials.

In his closing remarks, Abou Mere pointed out that the non-release of grants will result in shortage of medical facilities and services, which will eventually increase the HIV rate in Nagaland. He appealed for the State Government to intervene in this issue with utmost urgency so as to ensure the control of HIV and other drug related cases in the State.

NGOs begin 3 day cease work protest against non release of grants

KWC reach out to kids through real life films

Children watch 'motivation' film being screened by KWC at Naharbari on July 22.

DIMAPUR JULY 22(MExN): The outreach team of Kids Worship Center (KWC), Dimapur has kick-started its mission tour, starting with Burma Camp, at the Hindi Baptist Church.

Using the powerful medium of video the team aims to deliver their message.

They screened true life motivational and testimonial video clips at Naharbari. This was followed by Robert Kikon delivering a short message of encouragement to the

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mass, mostly consisting of children under the theme: “Use your talent for the glory of God” and “God loves you the way you are”.

He said, “Children are the stewards of God and when you respect your parents with no string attached you respect God.” The team consists of 10 KWC members along with the teachers, who will be reaching out to Lingrijan on July 23 and Lomithi high school, Lomithi colony on July 26 at 6:30 pm.

Those interested have been welcomed.

DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The Mao Council has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Ashiikho Kreni, while demanding from the government of Nagaland to “book the perpetrators at the shortest time possible and give befitting punishment to deter such heinous crimes in the near future.” It further condemned the treatment meted out to Ashiikho by those on duty at the landslide area prior to his death.

Presenting some facts related to the killing, Mao Council stated that Ashiikho was a taxi driver by profession, hailing from Punanamei village under Mao-Maram sub-division, Manipur. He was murdered on the night of July 16 and his body was found early morning on July 17 near Kigwema, Nagaland. “He was returning alone from Dimapur after dropping passengers and his alto car got stuck up at Phesama landslide area and had altercation with the Nagaland police personnel, youth volunteers of the area and after which what transpired is a mystery,” the statement said. “The lifeless and shirtless body of late Ashiikho Kreni was found in a pool of blood with head injuries, scratch marks on the stomach, chest area, broken right thigh bone which was pulled/forced up to his chest and

hanging over the neck.”

Though it is not clear whether he was brutally murdered or hit by speeding vehicle, the dead body was found about 6 kms away from his car, it added. Nevertheless, Mao Council said it “cannot find any excusable reason for those police personnel and youth volunteers of the area who were on duty that night to let a non local leave on foot leaving his car behind at that time of the night.”

It further questioned why the victim was allowed to proceed on foot when police personnel and youth volunteers on duty had confronted the victim and seized the key of the car. “Clouds of doubt and suspicion loom large over the conduct of those on duty at the landslide area that unfortunate night.”

Clarifying that it does not conclusively blame anyone for the killing, it asserted “we will not hesitate to express our serious doubt, suspicion and displeasure over the manner the Nagaland govt., its agencies and volunteers had tried to draw conclusion as hit and run case and trying to close the case prematurely.” The Mao Council further expressed dismay over the “uncooperative attitude” of the Nagaland govt. in spite of the case happening in its soil. “It is the normal

practice of any civilized society to give utmost priority for free and fair investigation and justice as the dead cannot speak on his own behalf. But such was not the practice in this particular case.”

Meanwhile, the Council thanked the Home Ministers Gaikhangam and G. Kaito of Manipur and Nagaland respectively, Minister of Manipur, Francis Ngajokpa and local MLA, L. Dikho for their collective relentless effort to ensure proper conduct of post mortem and defusing the tense situation arising out of the killing. It especially thanked both the home ministers for their assurance of proper investigation and finding out the killers, be it a murder or hit and run case. The Council also expressed gratitude to all the civil society leaders, church leaders, political leaders, doctors, various organizations, unions, friends and relatives of the victims.

Further, it appealed to all concerned to stay calm, display maturity and extend fullest co-operation to the agencies of Nagaland government in finding the killer/murderer(s). “We do not seek revenge, but we want justice and will leave no stone unturned until culprits are caught, awarded exemplary punishment and the case brought to its logical conclusion.”

Drugs seized, one held for illegal collection

DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): Excise personnel posted at the Chumukedima Check-post on July 21 confiscated 33 thousand capsules of restricted pharmaceutical drug - spasmo proxyvon. The restricted drug was found in the possession of one Md. Ziaour Rahman (22 years), hailing from Lilong Turel Ahanbi, Thoubal, Manipur.

According to the Excise Narcotic Cell, the accused procured the drugs from Kolkata and was taking it to Imphal. He had reached Dimapur with the illicit consignment by train on the night of July 21 and had got on a taxi bound for Imphal.

The capsules are valued at an estimated Rs. 19 lakhs in

(Left) Ngukato Awomi and (Right) Md. Ziaour Rahman.

the black market. Spasmo proxyvon is said to be sold at Rs. 20 apiece in the illicit drug markets of Imphal and Moreh.

“These are merely painkillers but once it crosses into Myanmar, it’s turned

into amphetamine and methamphetamine – the so called ‘party drugs’,” said an Excise officer.

The accused was booked under section 13 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and section 2 of the Narcot-

ic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. In another incident on Monday, a 23-old man was arrested from the New Field Check-post, Dimapur for illegal collection of money.

Police recovered cash re-

ceipts and Rs. 4000 in cash from the accused identified as Ngukato Awomi, resident of Burma Camp.

He was collecting entry fees from commercial goods carriers on behalf of a shadowy organisation called ‘Guide Association’.

A separate receipt bore the name, ‘All Goods Carriers’ with an insignia bearing the words ‘Office of the AAD, GPRN, CHQ’. Police suspect the involvement of underground elements behind the cash receipts.

According to the accused, he was acting at the behest of a person, who was not named. The cash receipts were handed to him by the unnamed person, police were told.

Diarrhoea campaign launched Population Stabilization Fortnight in Mkg district

DNSU on sale of poultry DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The Dimapur Naga Students Union in its meeting on July 22 with the Dimapur Poultry Farmers Association has resolved to promote local entrepreneurs by allocating certain sites for sale of poultry reared by Naga farmers in view of the ban imposed on poultry (Broiler) import.

A press note from the DNSU and the DPFA informed that sale of locally reared poultry will be authorized with challans issued by the DPFA. It added that concerned parties can contact Dr S Kithan, President of DPFA at 9856801654 and Tokiu S Yim, General Secretary of DPFA – 9402680189 for further queries. Meanwhile, the DNSU and the DPFA in its meeting reiterated the resolution adopted at the ACAUT meeting and sought co-operation from the general public to bear with the inconveniences during the process.

NSVC meet on July 30

kohIMA, JULY 22 (MExN): In exercise of the provision of IVC Act 1984 and the NSVC Rules 1999, the first meeting of the Nagaland State Veterinary Council (NSVC) has been convened on July 30, 11:00 am in the office of the Nagaland State Veterinary Council Kohima to elect the president, vice president and executive members of the NSVC, informed NSVC Registrar Dr IP Khala. Therefore, all the third NSVC members have been requested to attend the meeting.

M o ko kc h U N g, A press release re- cludes both permanent preparation were given JULY 22 (MExN): ceived here today in- and temporary methods. on the management of Population Stabiliza- formed that health The release also diarrhoea. It further tion Fortnight under the teams have already vis- stated that public added that World poputheme “Small Family, ited various health units awareness were made lation day was launched Happy Family” is being in the district. Besides, through different ban- in the state by the Deobserved in Mokokchung the IEC personnel con- ners, posters, leaflets partment of Health and district since July 11 to be ducted focus group dis- written in local dialect, family welfare, Nagaconcluded July 24, 2013. cussion and Interper- which were distributed land in collaboration In addition, diarrhoea sonal Communication to all the health units. with the family planning PhEk: District Health Society management camapign session on family plan- Also health talks and association of India and Phek observed campaign on is also underaway. ning methods which in- demonstrations of ORS NRHM, on July 11, 2013. ‘prevention and control of diarrhoea’ at Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) conference hall on July 9, 2013. The program was chaired

by Dr. Ritu Thur Dy. CMO Phek, who also gave the keynote. The by one and all.

March 2013 and the first phase program was attended by all Earlier responding to a has been implemented at Kothe block officials - SMOs, MOs, starred question raised by MLA hima Science College, Jotsoma.

DPM, DCM, DAMs, BACs, and C. Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Sec- The scheme will be implementBAMs. retary Transport, replied that an ed in the remaining three govDr. Thinuohezo DPO (RCH & amount of Rs. 4,54,50,000/- has ernment colleges after receipt UIP) Phek took the technical ses- kohIMA, JULY 22 (DIPR): been earmarked for purchase of of the second and third installsion in which he highlighted the Chief Minister Neiphui Rio disvehicles for CM, Speaker/Deputy ments from NEC. cussing about CLP leader Tokheparticipants on the importance On being enquired about the of child’s health. He spoke on pre- ho Yepthomi’s concern on facili- Speaker/Cabinet Minister/Parliamentary Secretary and MLA in expenditure incurred on up-gravention, management and control ties extended to the MLAs, at the second session of the 12th Na- 2012-2013. He also replied that dation of class room for governof diarrhea in children. galand Legislative Assembly on a budget of Rs. 7,44,43,000/- was ment colleges and up-gradation July 22, 2013, said that a Techni- earmarked in the previous term. and maintenance of science labcal Committee of the Transport To a starred question on wheth- oratory, Deo Nukhu said that no department had thoroughly de- er ministers and parliamentary expenditure has been incurred liberated and recommended for secretaries are provided ve- yet for up-gradation/modernhicles from their respective de- ization of class rooms for govYevuxu immensely sacrificed for the ser- purchase of Innova Toyota for the partments, they are in-charge of, ernment colleges as supply of vice of the Lord his whole life with sincer- ministers taking into account the Paiwang Konyak disclosed that materials is yet to be completed ity, humbleness and honesty. “His death durability and low maintenance the information was not available by the contractors /suppliers. has caused irreparable loss not only to cost. Rio said, for the MLAs, sug- with the Transport Special Pool. An amount of Rs. 100 lakhs was the family but to churches and Sumi as a gestion for purchase of Scorpios sanctioned for up-gradation and whole.” The Executive Council Chairman, was put forward, however, the maintenance for science laboraExecutive Secretary and staff of SBAK Ai- Technical Committee and Scortories in science colleges, he said. pio users observed defects with zuto and all church leaders further conveyed their condolences to the bereaved high maintenance cost, therefamily. Late Rev. Yevuxu wife is survived fore recommended purchasing with two sons, four daughters and nine- Bolero “because of its low maintenance cost and suitability for Parliamentary Secretary for teen grand children. our road.”

Minister for PHE, Noke Higher Education, Deo Nukhu The leader of the House in- replying to a starred question Wangnao Konyak , in response formed that in future collec- asked by MLA Imtiwapang Aier to a starred question raised by State Nationalist Congress Party tive decision would be taken at the second session of the 12th MLA Imtikumzuk at the NLA ses(NCP) President Neiba Ndang has ex- after discussion, “if there is any NLA on July 22 stated that the sion on July 22 stated that frepressed deep grief at the untimely de- thought that Bolero is inferior.” supply/work orders for the up- quent water supply disruption mise of Ase Yalie, secretary NCP. Ndang Responding to a supplementary gradation and modernization to Mokokchung town is due to in a condolence note acknowledged that question raised by MLA C. Apok of class rooms for government landslides, sinking of soil under Yalie was a man of integrity, who was sin- Jamir with regard to purchase of colleges were issued in March pipeline and weak pipe joints. On cere and worked tirelessly for the party's high end vehicles, Parliamenta- 2013, and the first phase is ex- being asked whether the governinterest. Ndang added that in his demise ry Secretary Transport Paiwang pected to be completed within ment is proposing any alternathe party has lost a dedicated man and his Konyak clarified that only Inno- July 2013. tive means to rectify the probdeath has been a great loss not only for vas and Boleros have been purParliamentary Secretary lem, Noke Wangnao replied that the family, but to the party as well. He has chased. He also revealed that the also informed the House that a proposal for rectification of the further conveyed his deepest condolenc- leader of the House, the Chief the supply/work order for up- problem is being prepared, and if es to the bereaved family, while praying Minister refused to buy a vehi- gradation and maintenance the required fund is provided to to the Lord Almighty to grant them peace cle for himself, and opined that of science laboratories in sci- the department, the work can be it was an example to be followed ence colleges was also issued in completed within eight months. and solace during their time of grief.

kIPhIRE, JULY 22 (MExN): Two-week diarrhoea campaign was launched in Kiphire district on July 15, 2013, which will go on till July 28, 2013. The campaign is being initiated with the motive to create intensive awareness, stated District Medical Officer Pezanguno in a press release.

The main agents for the campaign are the ASHA’s in all the villages of the three Blocks and the health workers of the respective Health Units. Focus group discussion (FGD) has been conducted so far in four villages- Xuvishe village and Amahator village, Thetheyo village, Anatonger Village under Kiphire/Amahator Block and Sitimi Block, it added.

The note further informed that the topics for the discussion were – What is diarrhoea? What is not diarrhoea? What is Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT)? and the benefits of Zinc in acute diarrhoea.

The activities are being moni-

tored and carried out by the IEC Personnel, District Program Manager, and Block Program Managers. Posters and leaflets on diarrhoea management and benefits of Zinc in acute diarrhoea are being distributed to all the Health Units as well as the participants during the FGD.

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CM on purchase of vehicles for ministers and MLAs

CoNdoleNCe messAges

FGN expresses grief DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, Kedahge, on behalf of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives of Late T. Longphu, Acting Midan Peyu of Khiamniungan Region, FGN. Expressing profound sorrow and shock over the untimely death of T. Longphu on July 21, 2013, Viyalie Metha stated that Eno T. Longphu joined national service on December 12, 1992 and steadfastly served the nation. He served as a staff of Education Department, Asst. Sub-Inspector of Schools (ASIS), Sub-Inspector of Schools (SIS), Dy. Inspector of Schools (DIS). He was appointed as the Acting Midan Peyu of Khiamniungan Region, FGN on March 10. “Late T. Longphu was a true patriot.

His untimely demise is a great loss for the nation and community,” he acknowledged and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Meanwhile, Capt. (Retd.) L Yirei, Midan Peyu, Wung (Tangkhul) Region, FGN, on behalf of his region has also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives of late T. Longphu, while expressing deep

grief and shock at the death. “Eno Longphu S/o Tangmong Khiamniungan resolutely served the nation under the banner of NNC/FGN for about 20 years,” he acknowledged. “He was a strong hearted man and a man of principle. His untimely demise is a great loss for the nation and community. Yet his true sacrifice and valuable service rendered to the nation shall always remain in the living history of the nation.”

SBAK on reverend’s death

Sumi Baptist Churches Association (SBAK) Aizuto has mourned the demise of Rev. Yevuxu K. Kinimi, Home Evangelist at Akuluto Town Baptist Church on July 21, 2013 at his residence in Akuluto Town. A condolence message by SBAK’s P&I Assistant K Nitoyi Awomi stated that Rev. Yevuxu was one of the senior most reverends under SBAK. He was born in April 1931 and was baptized in April 1953. He was converted in 1954 and studied theology (Vernacular) at Aizuto Bible School from 1957-1958. In 1959 he was appointed as Pastor at Shothumi Baptist Chuirch.

The note acknowledged that Rev.

Nukhu's response on modernization of PHE minister on govt colleges water supply to Mkg

NCP prez extends sympathy

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express TuEsDAy 23 July 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 200

Why Justice, & Not Autonomy?

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ith the right to self-determination being erroneously equated to secession, many scholars and governments advocate restricting the meaning and application of self-determination which is antithetical to unrepresented peoples’ perspective and effectively blocks any positive movement toward self-determination. While the notion that implementing the right to self-determination “must” lead to political independence is not absolute, it is one of the options available for people seeking to exercise self-determination. Rodolfo Stavenhagen says that the real contradiction when identifying self-determination “exclusively with secession” is that selfdetermination is a peoples’ right, while secession is a process of relating to States. He goes on to add that “separatism”, “secession” and “autonomy” are related to the State’s political organization, while self-determination reflects the “needs, aspirations, values and goals of the social and cultural communities.”

Asking the question why self-determination and not autonomy, Patrick Thornberry explains that, “Self-determination is a right, autonomy is not; autonomy is essentially a gift by the state …though it can be entrenched. Autonomy may be a good idea, but it does not flow freely from the sources of international law as an obligation on states.” Autonomy and self-governance do not necessarily guarantee the local communities’ collective right to land and natural resources. Finally, both autonomy and self-governance will not automatically end a State’s desire to exert authority and control over the people and their land. With this in mind as Thornberry said, “It is not difficult to understand the attachment of indigenous groups to the dynamics of selfdetermination; they benefit from its flexibility and dynamism, and contribute to its conceptualization.”

Article 1 of the United Nations Charter says that disputes are to be settled “by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law.” Considering that any settlement is conditioned to meet the principles of justice and international law, self-determination conflicts need to be addressed within this principle. Additionally, the best resolution for transforming self-determination conflicts may be through a coming to a final settlement because international law imposes a legal test of any settlement. Notwithstanding this condition whether a peoples is enjoying or lacking the right of self-determination would depend on international politics rather than international law.

Alfred Taiaiake therefore questions whether modern treaties are a path to assimilation, and claims that the British Columbia Treaty Process “represents an advanced form of control, manipulation and assimilation.” Proclaiming that State-sponsored processes can never offer an honourable resolution so long as the State refuses to demonstrate respect for the people, Taiaiake says the process is a “mere façade, and cynical manipulation is only perpetuating the problems that the negotiations are supposed to resolve.” Eileen F. Babbit cautions that “self-determination can be negotiated only when it is understood that it is not a zero-sum game.” She remains optimistic that with a “better understanding of the causes of self-determination conflicts and a better appreciation of the many alternatives that might be put forward to resolve these conflicts, “negotiating self-determination” may become the norm, rather than the exception.”

Erkin Alptekin asserts that “the only long-term solution to conflicts between states and the peoples and nations they rule - legitimately or illegitimately, is one premised on the free expression of the particular group's need to determine its own destiny.” Michael Freeman points out that while the “empirical relation between self-determination and conflict is complex,” he suggests “a justice-based theory of self-determination would provide solutions.” These assertions form the basis for pursuing self-determination that is an integral means of honoring the people’s rights as opposed to State imposed forms of autonomy.

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Arun Kumar Source: IANS

Joe Biden: From a rival to Obama's close confidant

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oming to India Monday on a mission to deepen what President Barack Obama has called "a defining partnership of the 21st century", US Vice President Joe Biden has emerged as a key confidant of his one-time rival.

Since Obama offered him the vice presidency after Biden's unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, he has offered the president advice on all matters domestic and foreign like a true running mate.

For matters foreign, he is uniquely qualified having served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as chairman or ranking member since 1997. Playing a "pivotal role in shaping US foreign policy," Biden "has been at the forefront of issues and legislation related to terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, post-Cold War Europe, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia," as the White House website puts it.

Now, as the 47th Vice President, "Biden continues to draw on his foreign policy experience, advising the President on a multitude of international issues," it says.

Shunning the vice president's traditional role in the shadows, Biden has been at the forefront, from helping "secure the Senate's approval of the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia," to playing "a lead role in ending the war in Iraq responsibly".

In support of Obama administration's effort to rebalance its policy towards the Asia Pacific, he has travelled to China, Japan, and Mongolia and is now headed to India described by a senior administration official as "obviously a key player and increasingly so in the Asia Pacific region."

Born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four siblings, Biden graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse Law School and served on the New Castle County Council. Then, at age 29, he became one of the youngest people ever elected to the US Senate.

Just weeks after the election, tragedy struck the Biden family, when Biden's wife, Neilia, and their 1-year old daughter, Naomi, were killed and their two young sons critically injured in an auto accident.

Biden was sworn in to the US Senate at his sons' hospital bedside and began commuting to Washington every day by train, a practice he maintained throughout his career in the Senate.

In 1977, Biden married Jill Jacobs. Jill Biden, who holds a PhD in Education, has been an educator for over two decades and currently teaches at a Washington-area community college.

Back in 2006, somewhat gaffe-prone Biden created a storm in a teacup when he remarked during his senate re-election campaign that "You cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent."

However, the quote was taken out of context. As the then Delaware senator explained he was talking about his support among Indian-Americans. "I've had a great relationship. In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian-Americans moving from India."

That relationship endures as Biden lands in New Delhi Monday to build bridges with a strategic partner.

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Janette Habel

We want a different Brazil

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razilian president Dilma Rousseff said during June’s countrywide protests: “Peaceful demonstrations are legitimate and part of the democratic process.” She ignored the fact that the country had not seen such massive mobilisation since the end of the dictatorship in 1985, except perhaps in 1992 when people took to the streets to denounce corruption in Fernando Collor de Mello’s government, hastening his resignation. The day before Rousseff’s statement, nearly 200,000 Brazilians had marched in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the capital Brasília, where protesters occupied Congress for several hours. A few days later, their numbers reached nearly a million.

It all began on 11 June in São Paulo when residents started to protest against an increase in bus fares from 3 real to 3.20 ($1.40). There were soon other protests around the country, with demonstrators in Rio de Janeiro denouncing the billions spent on preparations for the World Cup and Olympic Games. The Rio demonstrators were joined by people weary of widespread corruption and struggling to provide their families with decent healthcare and education.

With just a year to go before the next presidential elections, these demonstrations, mainly led by young people born since the fall of the dictatorship, are weakening Rousseff. They are a serious warning for her Workers’ Party (PT), in power since 2003, though at present none of the other parties seem to be benefitting from the movement, which is denouncing all political forces.

For a few years after he took office, President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva could count on strong growth to gradually improve living standards, but when Rousseff was elected in 2010 on a continuity ticket, she faced a very difficult international economic situation. Today Brazil is experiencing weaker growth (0.9% in 2012 compared with 7.5% in 2010) and early-onset deindustrialisation.

Exports of raw materials have risen but those of manufactured goods have fallen sharply. The world’s sixth economic power is currently facing many challenges and, despite competition from China, needs to generate a greater proportion of its growth from manufacturing while maintaining the social programmes of the last decade. These not only support domestic demand, but ensure a comfortable electoral base for the PT. A capitalist shock?

Lula once boasted: “Never before have employers earned as much as under my mandate.” To correct the first signs of failure of this model, Rousseff opted for what the Brazilian magazine Veja has described as “a capitalist shock” to bring Brazil into “harmony with the universal law of gravity” (15 August 2012). Her $66bn programme includes the sale of concessions for ports, motorways, railways and airports, giving the Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB) of former president Cardoso (1995-2002) much cause for sarcasm, since his massive privatisations were fiercely denounced by Rousseff during the 2010 presidential campaign.

Rousseff has certainly not validated the idea of a “capitalist shock” and presents her development strategy differently, claiming that by focusing on industrial production and construction she will kill speculation. She has reduced interest rates, lowered electricity prices by 20-30%, granted tax exemptions in certain sectors, increased taxation on short-term capital to encourage productive long-term investment, and installed a rule of national preference to protect industry by increasing tariffs on many imported goods.

Some of these measures, which the United States has called “protectionist”, have pleased the unions. The government is encouraging businesses

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thank the writers on the subject given above. If the Sixth Schedule to the constitution of India were implemented in letter and in spirit, the Rengmas and all other hills tribes would not have been suppressed to such an extent. Subversion of Sixth Schedule under the guidance of Non-Scheduled Tribes people, suppressed not only the Rengmas but the Karbis and all other Hills Tribes people as well. I have been speaking in seminars on this matter since 2002. The problems of Rengmas certainly require immediate attention.

Even now the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council can send a proposal to the Government of Assam to nominate a Rengma Naga as a member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council by canceling the membership of non-Scheduled Tribe nominated members who are not eligible as per the Sixth Schedule. Why don’t they do it? It is surprising that the Govt. of Assam has not uttered even a word about the tension between Rengmas and Karbis in which a Karbi militant group is alleged to have been involved.

If a separate state as demanded has been granted to Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, these problems could not have arisen. Now it strongly appears that certain agents provocateurs are continuing to create enmity among the different tribes people to prevent united effort for achieving an Autonomous State or a Separate State comprising the two Hills Districts of Assam. For the sectarian ruling class in Assam, this Rengma-Karbi conflict must be an enjoyable plot for suppressing both these tribes.

I am aware that all have the liberty to express. But it is somewhat surprising to see a quote from the Holy Bible to prove to be true, the untrue, fabricated story of the Karbis having been slaves of the Jaintias. Of course, we are aware that even Satan quoted from the Holy Bible when he tempted Jesus Christ. The respected Rengma brothers and sisters may not have realized that it is an attempt to provoke the Karbis, most likely at the maneu-

A demonstrator wearing an indigenous headdress and body markings chants slogans during a strike and protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Workers across Brazil walked off their jobs in a nationwide strike demanding better working conditions and improved public services in Latin America's biggest nation. (AP Photo/Nicolas Tanner)

to set up in Brazil using local labour. The Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn now has eight production units there, and is already manufacturing the iPhone 4, with iPods and iPads to follow. Foxconn was granted considerable tax rebates and subsidised loans to set up in Brazil. After the government imposed new duties on car imports, Land Rover and BMW also decided to open plants in Brazil.

But Rousseff’s programme doesn’t stop there. She admitted to the Financial Times (3 October 2012) that she wants to deal with the “high cost of labour ... and taxation.” Her plan has been influenced by major business leaders, including Marcelo Odebrecht, head of a multinational construction conglomerate, and Jorge Gerdau, chairman of a steel corporation and coordinator of the federal government’s management policies committee.

Up to now the PT could count on support from the two main trade union federations, the Unified Workers’ Central (CUT) and Força Sindical, but the recent demonstrations suggest that popular support for the government is being eroded. Artur Henrique, former president of CUT, has always backed the government but he deplores the fact that after a decade in power the PT “has still not revised the neoliberal policies that dismantled labour relations under former president Cardoso.” Valter Pomar, a member of the PT’s national bureau, said: “We had great success in improving living standards. We have increased wages to boost consumption, in line with market logic: we now earn more... so that we can pay more for private schooling. This strategy does not help in the development of stronger public services or promote political awareness about the importance of the services provided by the state.”

an additional disadvantage. In 2012 she did not give in to the largest civil servant strike in a decade and succeeded in imposing her readjustment plan for salaries after 107 days of uninterrupted conflict. The unions were asking for pay rises of 40-50% but got 15.8% spread over three years, despite inflation of nearly 6% in 2012. Her only concession was to open negotiations on payment for the strike days. Even so, three army corps did get a 30% pay increase.

Four of the five largest trade union federations, the rightwing Força Sindical, Nueva Central, the General Union of Workers (UGT) and the Federation of Brazilian Workers (CTB), have signed a highly critical appraisal of the government. The CUT was absent during their meeting but eventually rallied around and the unions co-organised a protest march in Brasilia on 6 March.

Is Rousseff questioning the social contract in place with the unions since 2002? And if so, will the Brazilian workers’ movement, which played a key role in the democratisation process and in drawing up the 1988 constitution, be sidelined? During Lula’s presidencies, many political and trade union leaders were appointed to office, which helped create a new government bureaucracy that ensured a social consensus. Rousseff could change her strategy by seeking to consolidate her authority with other social groups, more receptive to the requirements of what Luiz Carlos Bresser-Pereira has described as a “social developmentalist state”.

Rousseff estimates the middle classes at 105 million and wants to build a “middle-class Brazil”. The economist Paulo Kliass refutes her figures and denounces “the trickery which consists of persuading the poor that they are part of the middle class”. That illusion is also at variance with the thousands of Rousseff’s intransigence young people and poor workers at demonstrations There were no mass demonstrations under Lula, who have been shouting “We want a different Brabut the economic situation is clearly less favourable zil”, demanding less corruption and more health and to Rousseff, and her own intransigence could prove education — not extravagant spending on stadiums.

Response to ‘Saga of Rengma Nagas of Assam’ J. I. Kathar, IAs (Rtd) Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati-6 ver of a third force. The truth is, the man who was chosen by the Jaintias to be their king, was Borpo Rongphar. He was the king of the Karbis.

He abdicated his throne in favour of his elder son-in-law, Har Ronghangk.

He left the capital and encamped near the border of the Jaintia kingdom with his retinue. On the death of a Jaintia king, members of a Search Committee came upon Borpo Rongphar. He being royal, had the qualities and physical feature of a king.

The Jaintia Search Committee took him and enthroned him at Jaintiapur.

There are many Karbis and Jaintias in Jaintiapur areas in Sylhet district of Bangladesh even now.

There is an incoherence regarding presentation of a tiger cub to a “Khasi Raja” written in the “Migration of Mikirs into Rengma Hills” and Reply to “Saga of Rengma Nagas of Assam” wherein it is stated that it “caused great anger among the Karbi and Kachari subjects”, because history did not say that the Dimasa Kachari king ill-treated his own subjects. The story of a tiger cub is said to be true, but the tiger cub was alleged to be kept by a Dimasa Kachari king according to Karbi history. But the manipulators have twisted the story to ignite the anger of both the Karbis and the Dimasas against the Khasis and Jaintias. The third force did it, because the Karbis and the Dimasas were also with the Khasis/Jaintias and Garos while they were demanding for a Separate Hills State in the 1960s and 1970s, and there is still a likelihood of the Karbis and Dimasas

to opt for merging with Meghalaya or Nagaland. So, the third force write and fabricate many stories to make the Dimasas and Karbis hate the Khasis/Jaintias and the Nagas. This simple stratagem should be understood by all. We, the tribes people should not fall into the trap set by the third force. When we say “the third force”, we are not attempting to absolve the Karbi or any tribes people of the blame. Very often the third force indoctrinate the vulnerable tribes persons and make them ignorant by employing undesirable methods and use them in their evil acts against the tribes people themselves. The third force employ the strategy of “Machar telere mach bhaja”, frying fish with the fat of the same fish.

We have not heard Bere Resebong in Karbi history. It is neither a Karbi name or surname. The husband of Rongpharpi Rongbe was one Ingleng.

After he died the king Sar Ronghangk sheltered her in his palace, because she was a princess and his own sister-inlaw. If Bere Resebong was at all a Karbi, he and his wife must be totally different from Rongpharpih Rongbe and her husband, and they must not be from the royal family of the Karbis.

Till about 15/20 years ago, many Karbis were made to believe the fabricated story of the Karbis having been originated from Bali, the monkey king of Ramayan. A book of History of the Karbis was written wherein it was quoted from a fabricated folklore and recorded that the first king of the Karbis was Bali of Kiskinda in North India. Another Ph,D. holder, a University

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Professor wrote that the Karbis originally came from a place near Allahabad. Beware of fabricated so-called “history” of third force.

The Rengma people said to have sheltered a Karbi family. But Karbi race do not compose only of one family. Major John Butler might have been right to have come across some Karbi people in Manipur. We have the history of several Karbi divisions going different directions for greener pastures without losing contact with the parent kingdom. He came upon the Karbis only in 1847, that is 150 years ago. The Karbis have been having their king and capital for more than 1500 years at different places. In the book “The Mikir”

by Sir Charles Lyall, it is stated that the Europeans had not explored and they almost did not know anything about the interior of the kingdom of the Mikirs. The versions of Alexander Mackenzie, Robinson and Dalton do not corroborate, one said the Karbis went to Jaintia kingdom and the other said they came from there. It will be too lengthy to elaborate.

I request all peace loving people including the people in Nagaland, to remember that a certain sectarian people have been fabricating so-called history of the tribes people in this part of the country to create ignorance in their mind about their own history.

SARSAR ATOMO means fables told by old people primarily for entertainment after super at night. In such stories, there are full of exaggerations and concocted plots to make them interesting. The very fact that the book was written by the Panchayat and Community Development Department, KAAC, should have made the writers of “Saga of Rengma Nagas of Assam” suspicious. There cannot be a Panchayat and Community Development Department in a Sixth Schedule district. The sectarian people in the government of Assam pushed it into Karbi Anglong to perform such acts of concoction and manipulation and to weaken the Sixth Schedule. Regarding comment by Dr.Jayanta Rongpi, I leave it to him.

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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

An insightful Me, Myself and Integrity book on the Naga

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ash is king, cash moves everything. Everybody loves cash. Everyone knows how the other is making cash. In this rash dash for cash we are heading for a clash that will lead to a big social bash.

We have become such an avaricious people. How or when we became so that we ourselves do not know?? We all want the good things in life and enjoy the very best that life has to offer. Some of us have earned it by the sweat of our brows coupled with sincere dedication and passion to achieve something worth our while. Some have been blessed with substantial inheritances left by wealthy forefathers. And there are some who make their own luck or just try to take what they desire. Whatever the case may be, all of us want the best for ourselves and those we care for. We want the good things in life palatial mansions and villas, hi-tech gadgets, best automobiles/ bikes, latest fashions, choicest cuisine etc. We want to enjoy the goodies without putting in the work.

The question is. Have we earned it? Not siphoned it, extorted it or bullied it out of someone. In Nagaland today we seem to want and enjoy the goodies that life has to offer without putting in the effort…real effort not sending some demand note or signing on a document to divert funds etc.

For a very long time more so this past month one can see that the crisis of taxation and extortion has become a hot topic for discussion. Civil society’s leaders have been calling for an end to multiple taxations as prices of essential commodities and cost of basic living has been escalating. While the FNR (Forum for Naga Reconciliation) is trying to bring the Naga underground groups together on another front we have ACAUT or Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation trying to bring about a cohesive taxation policy.

Almost every day in the print media various writers are expressing their opinions, shedding light on how many groups, organizations and seemingly uncountable bodies that business people have to pay off to remain open. I’m encouraged to put my thoughts into words because of the articles written by elders like Mr. Khekiye. K. Sema (Do we have the courage and Wake up people) Mr. Kaka Iralu, Mr. Thepfulhouvi Solo, Nagaland Post editor’s columns and recently by Mr. Charles Chasie ( A Working Society is What Nagas Need). Even on social networking sites like Facebook (The Naga Blog) one can see that the people are unhappy with our leaders in regards to factional clashes, extortion/taxation and corruption in the underground and in the state government.

Let’s be honest everyone knows who’s who and how certain people are making their money. Our society is not so humongous that one can keep secrets.

Somebody always knows. I don’t know who or how but somebody always knows. Extortion and corruption can be likened to the mythological hydra and all the numerous organizations, groups, syndicates and unions are its heads. We definitely need a Hercules to burn this abomination’s heads. Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) is a spark that has lit the fire that will bring down this hydra which has been feeding off the people.

I believe that extortion and all that is corrupt in our society is in direct relation to our life style. Our

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ducation in 21st Century has become so competitive that we hardly realized the consequences of an education. Most people never thought about education in a deeper sense and we read tons and tons of textbooks and notes without understanding any part of it. It has become a habit to thousands of students to memories the answers instead of learning something from it. Education as my father used to say is that learned from it and it should be practical in life and correct our mistakes from it. How many of us are doing that?

Parents need to influence their children on the greatness of getting an education. With just a certificate to declare that you’ve done this or that won’t take you far in life. Maybe you will get a job but that’s it; you won’t find the joy of exactly working on what you’ve learned.

To become someone great you need to be up to date with all the information you’ve got. As afar as you have knowledge on the things happening around you, you will be more alert in life. Life for many has become such a robot. They do the things they are instructed to do and beyond that they are like in a ground zero.

There are many loans available for students for higher studies. Loans for students are encouraged throughout the world even in Nagaland also but for students who are financially poor and the minorities are most likely to miss that opportunity also. The last time I went to get an educational loan, the manager told me that I need to have a family member of mine to be in a government servant. Now, my father was already retired by that time and I ended up with a NO choice. For thousands of people like me, our chances for a higher education in a good college of a course we prefer are low.

We shouldn’t be discouraged though, maybe we didn’t study hard enough to get into that college. There’s always a second chance for those who give their best at everything they do. If am not mistaken there is a proverb which was brilliantly written; God help those who help themselves.

There are of course government based colleges and schools but to compete in such a test becomes hard for us again. Why? Is the education in Naga-

Naga economy is barely a retail economy, we do not export anything, our agriculture production is hardly enough to feed our populace. All our food grain, poultry, meat is got from outside the state. We don’t have any basic and heavy industries like iron or steel. Many of us don’t even know how much mineral wealth our land is blessed with. If the Indian government did not pump in the so called millions of rupees into our state most of us would have no purchasing power. Indeed, we are dependent on India. Yes one could argue that is why we are struggling, fighting for a separate nation so that we can build a strong independent country. Ok fine, but right now what I would like to ask is how much money is required to buy freedom. Can freedom be purchased? It’s become like as if we Nagas are collecting money to buy our Independence.

A lot of talk has been going on as to what legitimate tax is. I don’t know how much money is needed to obtain freedom. But what I surely know is that a lot of people are not feeling free in their homes, shops heart and minds. A lot of people are worried about their near and dear ones. Nobody likes to give away their hard earned money. Making money through honest means takes the best of one’s time and effort.

And it also takes discipline, dedication and determination. Extortion and corruption is disconcerting and discouraging to those who want to do good works for our state. It destroys them of their zeal to be creative.

When creative minds are robbed of their enthusiasm, it dampens their spirit. Without an outlet such enterprising talents could end up being broken. There is no tragedy like that of a broken spirit. Anybody who works hard to earn their livelihood will never want to easily part with their income. People who have it easy will not empathize with the concept of hard work. Yes all citizens must pay tax to their rulers. It is a law in most countries to pay taxes to the government. I’m all for taxes that are needed to run any governmental machinery but when all kinds of characters walk into a business establishment and demand all kinds of ‘chai paani’ that we cannot condone. Weren’t the taxes collected in the first place meant to look after all of the government personnel needs, ‘chai paani’ included. Collect all the taxes that are REQUIRED/NEEDED to maintain and sustain government needs but it be real nice if citizens are allowed to set up shop without having to deal with demands/tolls/taxes all over.

The current uproar for the clampdown on all kinds of taxations and other forms of monetary tolls is commendable. It is shocking and disgusting to know that there exist so many organizations with such venomous parasitical agendas. Man! How much money do we need to live the good life? There is more to life than money. Yes, cash is needed to live an abundant life so EARN it not steal it or extort it. How much is too much? The rate at which taxations and tolls are taking place is appalling. This shows how lazy we are and that there is a serious lack of work culture and greed has become our ruler. This greed has produced a new breed of shameless scavengers even worse than hyenas and vultures that prey on others hard work. At least, the 2 animals mentioned clean the ecosystem.

This also goes on to show how morally bankrupt we have become. Most of us are living such casual lives trying copy some hip hop/rock/sport/movie star, without realizing that there are efforts and conse-

quences to all these kinds of life style.

As we all are searching to remedy the ills of our society we as seekers of truth must keep raising our voices. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi fought for Indian independence armed only with a walking stick, clothed only in khadi, and he did not demand taxes from the people. Nor did his children have money to burn. I believe the life of a freedom fighter is a life of sacrifice. Patriots do not threaten nor impinge upon the livelihood of the very people they are trying to set free. Where have all the true warriors gone? Those who walked through mountains and valleys, crossing mighty rivers, starving through hostile lands, battling against the elements all for the sake of the love they had for their land. Oh! Where are you mighty honorable warriors? Real guerrillas true sons of the soil.

Where are you?? There is a dire need to introspect why one has joined the freedom movement. Is it to amass wealth and the comforts of the modern age or to truly build an honest, clean, strong and honorable Naga Nation. Nagaland today, NOW needs her heroes not rebels without clues.

Our reputation as a corrupt nation is preceding us. This has become a barrier for investors. It is impeding development and works that enable us to grow. Extortion and corruption leaves a bad odor for those who honestly want to work for the greatest good. Our reputation as a corrupt destination only shows that there is a shortage of people with integrity and if we people keep living with our chalta hai attitude, a disease of much ado about nothing then we have only ourselves to blame. It surely is high time for the public to wake up, speak out the truth and enforce the right collective action. All those who truly want to see change have to became exceptional stewards of the factors and things that we can control. We can’t keep sweeping issues under the rug and blame our leaders and the government and factions for all the ills around. Are we forgetting that our leaders also have sprung up from the same environment that we exist in and that we all are infected with the same virus of greed. A corrupt and money hungry polity will sprout leaders that have the same mammon making agenda as their people. We too are to blame, especially every 5 years we all behave like harpies mooching off our candidates. We the general public could also be labeled as the 9th or 10th faction and we are also no less innocent than all those syndicates, tax/toll collectors and corrupt selfish officers of the government underground over the ground and serving in all kinds of grounds.

So let us all please realize the very tough reality that we all are living in and nobody is coming from outside to help us. We have to help ourselves. I like what T.D JAKES said, “personal responsibility has a role at least to walk beside if not in front of social justice. Each one of us has a choice to make. We can stand with angry fists raised perpetually and pathologically blame a system of dysfunction for a legacy of abnormalities and misappropriation of justice. Or we can assume responsibility for expediting a cure to a crisis that we did not create but refuse to remain a victim of.” He goes on to say that we are the people we have been waiting for and no one else is coming. In conclusion, hopefully we all will have a strong resolve to solve the threats to our society.

Education in 21st Century Thedzeyieu Mission Compound, Kohima

land not sufficient for us to compete?

Most of are tutors are well trained, than what is it in our education system that we are lacking? Are we lacking brains than? I hope not! Can’t put all the blame to our education system also, most of the time we are also lazy. We are lazy to do our own work i.e. reading, researching and so on and so forth. If is say out the word reading as a hobby than we will be commenting again like” we were never ever encourage in reading”. OK than blame it to the parents- but no, we cant; most of our parents are not educated due to lack of financial at their times or many reasons are there. Well whatever it is, let’s hope that there is a change in our education system where we exactly learn something that we can apply in our life. I am sorry to say but I believe there is an imbalance in our education system.

Many parents who are also educated are spending thousands or rupees a year for their children to get extra tuition at home or even from their teacher’s place. A neighbor of mine who herself is also a lecture also spends another extra thousands for his children home tuition. Is school teachers not teaching the student well enough or are most teachers after the money?

Is there a better way for us to get an education? I hate homework’s, especially to do the one’s I had no idea about. When I was in 8th standard (‘m not so sure but lets go for 8), and I do get lots of homework; all our classmates we use to copy from each other and we used to submit it like that. It was funny most teachers usually don’t comment on it but than again those were the happy days.

We study in away to passed out from that standard and at the end we study in a way to get a job not realizing that at that very end we had not much choice.

Education is the base for everything. Like a pyramid, education is at the bottom, so if it’s not firm; our whole system will fall. Study, read, do research and learn more about every-

thing having an open mind that at the end of it you’ve got not only with a way but a three or a four lane for your career and a very bright future.

It’s very expensive to get education in a private school. Our way of standard for living does not equals to the fee we the parents are spending for our children’s education. Given the chance, most of us wont sent our children to a government school. Even in villages, where most people live on day to day earned bread wont sent their kids to a government school. The day they can’t afford to send them in a private school and that’s the last time their children enter their feet in a classroom. Government school’s got better educated teacher’s and most of them has took extra trainings too unlike the private ones but it looks like all the Naga’s are brainwashed not to sent their children in a government school. We all want to have the best education our kids can get but it should be affordable. A rule should be there so that even the private schools won’t take too much from the students. At a younger age we learn things easily and with a more open mind. We should let our children get a good education when they are young.

I know we are still facing problem with the educated unemployed people but why let the government waste tons of money for the unemployed and uneducated? Teachers do your duty towards your pupils. Have the said enough patience to teach each and every one of your pupils even to learn a single thing during your class. I beg the teachers to be more sincere in their work, only few does. Go to your classroom; see the eyes of your eager students and teach them: some as always will be stubborn but turn their attention into to make their books interesting. Don’t neglect the schools that are far away from your hometown. Your posting in a different district does not mean that you sit and eat and let your students go uneducated nor let someone replace you and share half of your salary. It’s a shame that if you are do-

ing so, the government has done a terrible mistake in hiring you instead of another person who is more willing to teach than you. If you are just after the money than think now and act, because we the students of today will be a teacher for the next generation.

If we learn something good we will be able to impart it in our way of life and teachings. What we learn today from you we will be teaching the same to our students again and someday your children might be in our hands and what if they faced the same situation.

Make a change today, its late but not too late to change our ways of teaching. Let’s not stop to strive for a better education.

Furthermore, a request to all the institutes of education, teach and guide us and charge us at a level your education is imparted. For thousands of us we dream of going to a good school but due to the high rise in fees that required have made our rights to education being denied in most private schools. As far as reality sticks in some expensive private school they provide lunch when the student paid some few hundreds to it and the meals provided are not sufficient to fill out our hunger for a day to be carried out. Is it not better if the students bring their own meals instead of paying compulsory fees for the meals? The head of the institute and the management of the education system are being requested to look into the education system that are running in your schools; and when you are looking around check out the meals that are provided by your school and also the materials and education being imparted to your pupils.

Teach the children well in schools and let them learn at an early stage, and parents do encourage your children to get an education either in a private or a government. And as for students learn the value of education; don’t waste your parent’s hard earned living. Never had a thought that you can go with your life without being educated. You should know that your life can be precious but than again it becomes useless when you are uneducated. No one will count you. Live a life to the fullest, bearing in mind that it’s a shame to live a life half of what you are worth for.

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he Naga Story – First Armed Struggle in India

by Harish Chandola gives an insight into the Naga struggle from a different angle. The IndoNaga political issue, by and large, remains one of the burning issues among the Nagas, and it might be the most discussed issue even in the present day. Harish Chandola, who was the former northeast correspondent for The Times of India, presents some sequence of the past events in a very composed and professional manner for the present generation to digest.

Starting from Chapter I – Spring Thunder, the story of the Naga Armed struggle kicks off from the incident at Kohima on March 30, 1953, when the Nagas boycotted the visit of the Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru and his Burmese counterpart, U Nu. And the rest is history. For Naga readers, there might be many books about the armed Naga struggle written by different authors, or they might have heard the stories directly from their parents or might h ave e x p e r i enced the struggle firsthand.

But, what makes the book by Harish Chandola interesting is his one-to-one interaction with Indian leaders like former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi about the Naga political problem, and also with the Indian bureaucrats in the Home Ministry, the Intelligence Bureau and other departments.

It gives an insight into the thoughts and views of the former politicians and also of the powerful Indian bureaucracy. Chandola’s disdain for the Indian bureaucracy, posted in Delhi and Assam or Nagaland, for misinforming and to put it plainly, sabotaging the Indo-Naga political issue is well portrayed in the book. His recounting of the ceasefire during 1964 and the political talks during that period between Indira Gandhi and the Naga delegation makes an interesting read. The division in the NNC leadership, the bombing of the trains in Assam by Naga underground cadres while the political talks were underway in Delhi makes a stressful impression on the mind of the reader.

But there are also poignant moments when the author narrates about the stay of the Naga delegation in Delhi especially with regard to their accommodation at Hyderabad House without airconditioning or ceiling fans, and without adequate water to even flush toilet. The author’s complaint to some bureaucrats about the accommodation of the Naga delegation and bringing the matter to the notice of the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi makes the reader feel a sense of gratitude. What is most interesting is the disclosure that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was against the idea of a separate Nagaland state!

Nehru, according to the author, was of the opinion that the new Nagaland state would be too small to sustain itself and therefore was against the idea.

The circumstances leading to the creation of the state of Nagaland is well recounted. The relationship between the Angami and the Sumi leaders in the NNC, especially during the ceasefire period 1964-1966, is interesting. The sentence, “Zapuphizo was successful because of tribalism. Until the end he placed his trust in members of his family, his villiage and his tribe, the Angamis. He did take in people from the other tribes in his struggle but did not fully trust them,” might not go down with certain section of the society. But other than that, the role of Phizo in the Naga struggle is well-placed and appreciated by the author.

Another interesting topic could be the role of former Chief Minister SC Jamir, the new state of Nagaland, the corruption and the uncertain political situation prevailing in the state. Chapter 16 – State Government – makes an interesting read, especially the part under the sub-heading ‘Jamir Environment’ where the author lays bare the role of the former Chief Minister in Nagaland.

All said and done, the author Harish Chandola should be commended for writing a book on the Naga struggle. This book might come handy for scholars researching the Naga issue in the days to come. The appealing feature of this book is that the book is bereft of any visible hatred against the government of India, the Nagas or for that matter, against anyone. It is written in plain English, simple and easy to understand for readers of every kind. Of course, the recounting of the British conquest and the Second World War in the middle of the book makes it quite monotonous and boring for a time being, but the subsequent chapters compensate the temporary monotony. There are funny incidents in between the chapters. There is an interesting narration of an incidents when the author and his friend bashed up a drunken P Shilu Ao - who was an EAC of Nowgong, and touted to become Chief Executive Councilor of the new state of Nagaland and later its Chief Minister – at Shillong in 1961 for misbehaving with a the daughter of Mr Kedwai, Chief Secretary of Assam at a reception party. Besides, the attack on the Assam Rifles camp at Kohima on June 1956 by the Naga Homeguards led by Thongdi Chang, in which the author portrays the sheer lack of military shrewdness of the Naga Homeguards during the attack, makes a hilarious read. The thought that we were quite simple those days invades our amused mind on reading that 1956 attack in Kohima.

Priced at Rs 850 and published in hardback

by Chicken Neck, New Delhi, the book is worth its price. I would love to have Harish Chandola’s autograph on my copy.

Book Review: The Naga Struggle – First Armed Struggle In India by Harish Chandola

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US Vice President Biden arrives in India

New Delhi, July 22 (iANS): US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in India Monday on a four-day visit, the second high-level visit by the US in a month aimed at keeping up the momentum in bilateral ties. Biden, who is accompanied by his wife Jill, was received by Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai as his aircraft landed at the Indian Air Force station, Palam. The visit by the US vice president, his first since his swearing-in, is expected to lay the groundwork for the visit in September by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the US. US Secretary of State John Kerry had visited India June 23-25.

Enhanced economic cooperation, defence, energy, nuclear and regional issues are expected to be on the table when Biden meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday for talks. There will be no delegation-level talks.

Ahead of the visit, the White House held an extensive background teleconference announcing the visit on July 19. “I think you can expect the vice president to set out an ambitious vision for the US-India relationship, looking not just at the months ahead or the years ahead, but the decades ahead. And in particular, I think he will highlight all of the areas of potential - the economic potential of our relationship,” a White House official said.

Biden has said he wants to see an acceleration in bilateral trade, which is on track to touch $100 billion this year.

Biden and his wife are to visit Gandhi Smriti, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, after their arrival. He is to call on President Pranab Mukherjee, meet Vice President Hamid Ansari, United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday. He leaves for Mumbai Tuesday evening, where he is to address the business community and students. He departs Mumbai Thursday for Singapore on the last leg of his week-long trip.

In Mumbai, he will deliver a speech on US-India relations and meet the business community and students. “This trip will be an important opportunity to strengthen our partnerships within the region and reaffirm our commitment to re-balancing US foreign policy towards the Asia-Pacific,” the White House said. Biden will attend a dinner to be hosted by Vice President Ansari at Hyderabad House on Tuesday, before leaving for Mumbai.

Biden will focus on trade, security

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill Biden, right, waves upon his arrival at the airport in New Delhi, on Monday, July 22. Biden’s four-day visit, which will include a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is viewed as a major step in promoting President Barack Obama’s focus on forging strong partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at counterbalancing China’s power. (AP Photo)

New Delhi, July 22 (AP): US Vice President Joe Biden will focus on boosting trade and regional security ties and strengthening a strategic partnership that has languished in recent years. Biden’s four-day visit, which will include a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is viewed as a major step in promoting President Barack Obama’s focus on forging strong partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at counterbalancing China’s power.

Biden and Indian leaders were expected to discuss hurdles to trade and restrictions on American companies doing business in the Indian marketplace. Biden’s first stop after his arrival was a ceremonial visit to a museum dedicated to Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi. It is Biden’s first trip to India as vice president. He visited New Delhi in 2008 as a senator. During formal talks Tuesday, Biden and Indian officials will focus on ways to expand bilateral trade that currently stands at $100 billion, officials said.

In a speech in Washington on Thursday, Biden noted that trade between the countries had increased five-fold over the past 13 years, but there was no reason it should not expand five times as much again. Despite the increasing trade, U.S. business groups have complained about the slow pace of economic reform in India and have urged New Delhi to open up its markets further. The Indian government in recent months has loosened rules governing foreign investment in some areas of the economy.

American businesses have been pressuring the Obama administration to press India for stronger intellectual property protection. New Delhi is expected to raise concerns about proposals in the U.S. Congress that would curb visas for high-tech Indian

workers. India and the United States will also discuss regional security, including efforts to end the conflict in Afghanistan. The U.S. increasingly views India as a partner in developing Afghanistan, where New Delhi has provided $2 billion in assistance. Washington also wants India to play a more active role in training Afghan security forces as the U.S. and its NATO allies withdraw combat forces by 2014.

During the Cold War, relations between India and the United States were strained as America tilted toward India’s arch-enemy Pakistan and India turned toward the Soviet Union. Relations have thawed since then, with New Delhi and Washington signing a defense cooperation pact in 2005 and ratifying a landmark civil nuclear agreement in 2008. More recently, the Obama administration has reaffirmed India’s role in its Asia-Pacific policy.

“Our goal is to help tie Asia-Pacific nations together — from India to the Americas— through strong alliances, institutions and partnerships,” Biden said in Washington last week. However, Indian analysts said New Delhi would have its own questions over the new policy. “When President Obama came up with his pivot to Asia policy, it was widely welcomed in India. Because the pivot was seen as an effort to create a balance against very aggressive Chinese policies,” said Lalit Mansingh, a former Indian ambassador to the United States.

“Then the Americans moderated it by calling it a rebalance. And they have further diluted it by saying it is not meant against China,” he said. “India would have liked a more vigorous stand on China where its security interests will be protected. So, this will be one of the issues India would like to discuss,” Mansingh said.

SC paves way for Centre to enforce rules on tobacco ads ‘As an Indian citizen, I don’t want Modi as my PM’ New Delhi, July 22 (PTi): The Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the Centre to enforce rules on advertisement of tobacco products at their sale outlets that prohibits display of ads larger than 60 cm by 45 cm at shops. The court also slammed the Centre for “conniving” with the tobacco lobby when people are daily dying of cancer. A bench headed by justice G S Singhvi quashed the interim order of Bombay High Court staying Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Rules, 2004, also known as Point of Sale rules, for regulating the advertisements at shops selling tobacco products.

The bench also expressed “serious

concern” over how the Centre handled the case in the High Court which had in 2005 stayed the implementation of the rules. It said that High Court had passed the order without considering its consequences. “No effort, however, was made for vacating the order which had a huge ramification on society at large particularly weaker and poor sections who are the largest consumer of tobacco products,” the bench said. It also raised question on Centre’s motive for not taking steps to get the order vacated.

“Every day, every moment people are dying of cancer and it is the Centre which connived with the tobacco lobby by non-appearance of an advocate during the hearing at Bombay High court,” it said, adding that the counsel who was supposed to appear for

Centre had “some other interest”.

The high court had in an interim order passed in 2005 stayed the implementation of Point of Sale Rules of tobacco products. The rule says each board shall contain in an Indian language warnings that ‘tobacco causes cancer’ or ‘tobacco kills’ and it should be prominently displayed measuring 20 cm by 15 cm.

The apex court passed the order on a PIL by an NGO Health For Millions which contended that the rules be strictly implemented as being a signatory to international treaty, Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (FCTC), India has to impose a comprehensive ban on all advertisements, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products to reduce tobacco consumption globally.

New Delhi, July 22 (AgeNcieS): Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Monday said that he would not like to see Gujarat chief minister and BJP poll panel chief Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India. In an exclusive interview to news channel CNN-IBN, the noted economist Sen said, “As an Indian citizen, I don’t want Modi as my PM; he has not done enough to make minorities feel safe.” Amartya Sen also criticised Narendra Modi’s model of governance and said he does not approve of his model.

Interestingly, Sen on Sunday backed Bihar’s growth strategy, arguing that growth was not independent of social transformation. Sen’s praise for the Bihar model is significant because the build-up to the general elections has also been framed as a duel between competing models of growth. One is the inclusive growth model which UPA and Bihar claim to represent, and which won praise from Sen. The other, Gujarat’s emphasis on higher rate as the solution to poverty reduction, is backed by the likes of Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvind Panagariya.

Amartya Sen. (File Photo)

Warrant against absconding principal Man poisons water CBI inquiry into Mulayam’s PATNA, July 22 (PTi): An arrest war- day meal tragedy which raised food safety for hostel food in MP assets may be headed for closure rant was issued on Monday by a court concerns. “Raids are being made at differagainst the absconding principal of a gov- ent places based on clues about abscondernment school in Bihar’s Saran district, six days after 23 children from her school died after eating poisoned midday meal.

The state government, meanwhile, terminated the services of block education extension officer Satyendra Kumar Singh, who was responsible for monitoring the midday meal scheme at Dharmasati Gandaman primary school in Chhapra.

The chief judicial magistrate Narendra Mohan Jha issued the warrant of arrest for the principal, Meena Devi, after being approached by the Saran police in connection with the midday meal tragedy last Tuesday.

An FIR has already been lodged against the principal under IPC sections 302 (murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy). Meena Devi, who has been suspended, is absconding along with her husband after the mid-

ing school principal Meena Devi and her husband Arjun Rai but we have not been able to nab them so far,” Saran Superintendent of Police Sujeet Kumar told PTI. The probe report of Commissioner (Saran) and deputy inspector general of police (Saran range) Binod Kumar submitted to the state government has also blamed the principal for the tragedy.

Confirming the presence of poisonous pesticides in the midday meal, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) said the contaminated food contained monocrotophos, an organophosphate insecticide. Saran district magistrate Abhijit Sinha while announcing the termination of Satyendra Kumar Singh from service said the process of termination of the school principal is also underway.

BhoPAl, July 22 (iANS): A man put an insecticide in water meant for cooking food at a hostel for tribal students in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district. Alert hostel employees spotted him in the act and a tragedy was averted, an official said Monday. The incident took place Sunday, hostel superintendent Vijay Kumar Salve told reporters.

A case has been registered at Bhainsadehi police station in Betul district, about 170 km from state capital Bhopal. The man put the insecticide in the water to be used for cooking pulses and fled. But he was spotted by the employees who informed their superiors, an official said. The poisoned water has been sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis. In Bihar, 23 children had died after eating contaminated food at their school July 16.

New Delhi, July 22 (PTi): The CBI probe into the alleged acquisition of disproportionate assets by Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh and his son Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, may be headed for a closure with investigators said to have not been able to gather enough evidence. Agency sources said a preliminary report has been completed which found that increase in the assets of Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh was primarily because of loans from relatives which were later claimed to be gifts.

They said besides the agency could not find any unexplained increase in the assets of the father-son duo. The sources added that during the period of 1993-2005, investments by Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh grew manifold which make it difficult to ascertain the exact quantum of alleged disproportionate assets. CBI sources said inquiry has been completed by the investigators who have given their findings to the senior offi-

He opened up Rashtrapati Bhavan to the people

New Delhi, July 21 (iANS): His Facebook page has over 35,000 likes, he is on YouTube, he has done away with excessive security to mingle with the crowd, stuffy honorifics have been replaced and the palatial Rashtrapati Bhavan has been thrown open to visits by the public - just some of the things that President Pranab Mukherjee has done in his first year in office to live up to being a ‘peoples president’. Mukherjee, 77, who became India’s 13th president last year after an active political life of over 40 years, has kept up the momentum of being a president who thinks differently and yet maintaining the decorum of the high office since taking over the country’s top job, largely seen as ceremonial.

In his acceptance speech July 25 last year, Mukherjee had a telling line about his journey from “the flicker of a lamp in a small Bengal village to the chandeliers of Delhi”. And he has seen to it that he remains rooted to the soil and in touch with the people despite the exalted nature of his office and the pomposity of some of its ceremonies. Right from his well-

crafted speeches, which always have something to say to the people, his decision to drop the honorific of “His Excellency”, his decision to confine most presidential functions within the Rashtrapati Bhavan to prevent inconveniencing the public, and to the more controversial one of rejecting the mercy petition of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru - Mukherjee has always been in the public eye.

In much the same way that he has interacted with people and held important meetings during his years as MP and as a minister holding top portfolios, Mukherjee continues to meet parliamentarians and members of the judiciary and dignitaries. “He has not slowed down in any way. He leads a full life, large number of people come to meet him to seek his counsel, invite him to functions,” said a Rashtrapati Bhavan insider. After a 45 minute walk in the Mughal Gardens every morning, followed by a puja, Mukherjee begins his work at 11 a.m. He watches parliament proceedings closely and keeps track of all the happenings.

“He interacts closely with

the government, with parliamentarians and leaders of opposition parties,” said the source, who would like to keep himself unidentified because of official protocol. He has made efforts to reach out to the public. During the Republic Day reception this year, held at the sprawling lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mukherjee walked amongst the large crowds gathered, greeting people and shaking hands - in a first for a president. Tours to Rashtrapati Bhavan are open to the public three days a week, the change of guard ceremony every Saturday has been thrown open to the public, the library and its trove of ancient books, which were in an unkempt state earlier, have been restored and catalogued.

Besides opening up to the public, Mukherjee has sought to create more facilities for the large number of Rashtrapati Bhavan staff. The president has begun sports facilities for the children of staffers. The president is also getting a library built for the staff in one of the heritage buildings of the presi- President Pranab Mukherjee admiring the dent’s estate that had been ear- roses in the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati marked for demolition.

Bhavan.

cials to take a view whether to close the case or convert it into a regular case and probe it further.

CBI Director Ranjit Sinha who was away from the Headquarters last week is back in the Capital and is expected to take a decision on the issue.

The sources said that an inquiry could not be said to have been completed unless a final view is taken by the top brass of the agency. In many cases, they said, decisions of the investigating teams have been overturned as senior officials had spotted angles which could be probed further.

However, for the record, the CBI said the matter was currently under probe as per the directions of the Court. “Inquiry is underway and in its final stages. No final decision has been taken yet. As and when the probe is over, CBI will apprise the court,” CBI said. The Supreme Court had ordered a CBI inquiry on March 1, 2007 into the alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets by the Yadav family.

‘Lax enforcement of laws causing spread of corruption’

BANgAlore, July 22 (iANS): An overwhelming majority of respondents to a survey on corruption in India feel lax enforcement of laws was resulting in widespread bribery and graft, it was stated here Monday. “Around 89 percent of the (over 200) respondents felt that inadequate enforcement of laws is resulting in bribery and corruption proliferating in the country,” said the survey ‘Bribery and Corruption: Ground reality in India’, conducted by FICCI and Ernst and Young (EY).

It was released here to coincide with the FICCI National Executive Committee meeting. The survey found that “majority of the respondents were optimistic that new regulations such as the Companies Bill 2012 will make a difference and help in reducing fraud, bribery and corruption in the country”. EY said over 200 responses came from senior executives handling internal audit and finance, legal and compliance, and vigilance and risk management to the online survey conducted between March and May. “Our respondents represented a mix of Indian enterprises with domestic operations, as well as Indian and foreign multinationals in the US and the UK, whose annual incomes range from Rs. 50 billion to Rs. 100 billion,” it said. The survey report said “corruption - real or perceived, is having a detrimental impact on the country’s economy. Around 83 percent of the respondents

felt that the recent spate of scams will negatively impact FDI inflows into the country”.

It said “the sectors most vulnerable to corruption include the government and public sector, infrastructure and real estate, metals and mining, aerospace and defence, and power and utilities sectors”.

“A large number of respondents appeared to be aware of unethical business conduct, including irregular accounting to hide bribery and corruption, gifts being given to agents and third parties being used to pay bribes. More than half of the respondents felt that it is the lack of will to obtain licenses and approvals the ‘right way’, which leads to bribery and corruption,” the report said.

“Complicated taxes and licensing system also fuel corruption,” it pointed out.

Arpinder Singh, partner and India Leader Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services, EY, said the impact of the corruption was that it was “forcing investors to rethink their India entry strategy” and also “distorting free market and creating unfair competition”. He said while the Indian government was doing its bit to improve the business environment, “private sector too has a significant role to play”. “Though many companies show awareness of the risks and have intensified their anti-corruption compliance initiatives, the results of this survey show there is still much to be done,” he said.

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Philippe becomes king of Belgium BRUSSELS, JULy 22 (AP): Belgians shouted “Long live the king” Sunday to welcome their new monarch to the throne on a sunny national holiday. But several legislators from northern Flanders boycotted King Philippe I’s coronation, highlighting longstanding feuding between the nation’s Dutch-speaking Flemings and Francophones — the biggest challenge the new monarch will face.

In his first speech as king shortly after his father King Albert II abdicated, Philippe made no attempt to paper over those cracks, instead casting the country’s division between its 6 million Dutchspeaking Flemings and 4.5 million Francophones as one of its strengths.

“The wealth of our nation and our institutions consists in turning our diversity into a strength,” he said after taking his oath of office at the country’s parliament.

The ceremony capped a day of transition which started when Philippe’s father, the 79-year-old Albert, signed away his rights as the kingdom’s largely ceremonial ruler at the royal palace in the presence of Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, who holds the political power in this 183-year-old parliamentary democracy.

Less than two hours later, the nation got its seventh king when Philippe, 53, pledged to abide by Belgium’s laws and constitution. Big crowds of royalists and well-wishers cheered the royal family’s every move Sunday, from a morning Catholic ceremony to an impromptu dusk balcony scene 13 hours later, with the once-timid Philippe kissing new Queen Mathilde several times under a full moon to augur in a sultry night of celebration in the royal park. “We have lived through a beautiful day,” Philippe told thousands of evening revelers. “Let’s be proud of our beautiful country.”

Far from everybody in Belgium was happy with the new king. One Flemish separatist group, the Flemish Interest party, boycotted the parliamentary ceremony, while the legislature’s biggest party, the N-VA New Flemish Alliance, sent only a limited delegation. “We are full-blooded democrats and the purest form of democracy is the republic,” said Jan Jambon, the parliamentary leader of the N-VA alliance, which has surged to become the main opposition party seeking Flemish independence through democratic transition. It wants the new king not to have any role in coalition ne-

Belgium’s King Philippe, right, and Queen Mathilde wave to the crowd as they stand on the balcony of the royal palace in Brussels on Sunday, July 21. Philippe has taken the oath before parliament to become Belgium’s seventh king after his father Albert II abdicated as the head of this fractured nation. (AP Photo)

gotiations to form a new government, not be head of the armed forces and not sign any laws.

The small N-VA delegation highlighted one of the biggest challenges Philippe will face in his reign — how to remain relevant as a unitary symbol in a nation ever more drifting apart between the prosperous northern Flemings and the economically struggling southern Francophones. Briefly, at least, the differences took a back seat Sunday as the new royal couple, flanked by huge bouquets of white roses, lilies and gerbera, appeared for the midday official palace’s balcony scene, cheered by some 10,000 well-wishers braving the relentless sun.

President Barack Obama sent the new king congratulations. “The president also sends his heartfelt appreciation to King Albert II for his warmth, service, and leadership as he steps down after nearly 20 years,” the U.S. government statement said. “Belgium is a valued friend of the United States, and the president looks forward to continuing to deepen this bond in the years to come.”

Unlike a disturbance during the oathtaking by King Albert II 20 years ago, when one legislator shouted “Long live the Eu-

ropean Republic,” Sunday’s ceremony in the packed legislature went off without a hitch, with Albert and Philippe’s wife, Queen Mathilde, looking on as he confidently took the oath. Philippe has long been contested as a worthy successor of Albert, but after years of wooden and awkward public performances, the silver-haired, bespectacled monarch came over as poised on the day he had been groomed for all of his adult life.

“Belgium is modernizing itself and it gives me joy,” Albert said as he signed away his rights as the kingdom’s largely ceremonial ruler at the royal palace. Albert announced his abdication plans less than three weeks ago, so there was little time to turn the occasion into a huge international event. No foreign royals were at the ceremony. Since the royal transition coincides with Belgium’s national day celebrations, a military parade had already been planned.

Philippe will face a tough task in the coming months. The nation holds parliamentary elections in June 2014 amid calls, led by the N-VA, for even more autonomy for the language groups. And perhaps even less power for the king himself.

Up to now, the monarch is still involved

in government formation talks by picking go-betweens and brokers to set up multiparty coalitions reaching across the linguistic divide.

Anti-royalists consider even that too much power. “There is only one place where he belongs and that’s in fairytales,” said Michel Mischeenaker, an anti-royalist activist who stood outside the church where Sunday’s ceremonies started. After the last elections in 2010, it took a record 541 days to form a government amid bickering about how much more power should be sapped from the central state to profit the separate language groups.

Unlike his five predecessors, Albert tried to avoid politics as much as possible and Philippe is expected to do likewise.

Philippe has prepared for the monarchy as a leader of foreign trade delegations over the past two decades. “He is a very wise person, a person who is very well prepared,” said EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, who attended the ceremony. “He knows the politics of Belgium and Europe very well.” As the evening drew to a close, Philippe capped it with the most bilingual of Belgian wishes: “Vive la Belgique! Leve Belgie!”

King David’s palace found, says Israeli team

JERUSALEM, JULy 22 (AP): A team of Israeli archaeologists believes it has discovered the ruins of a palace belonging to the biblical King David, but other Israeli experts dispute the claim. Archaeologists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Israel’s Antiquities Authority said their find, a large fortified complex west of Jerusalem at a site called Khirbet Qeiyafa , is the first palace of the biblical king ever to be discovered.

“Khirbet Qeiyafa is the best example exposed to date of a fortified city from the time of King David,” said Yossi Garfinkel, a Hebrew Uni-

versity archaeologist, suggesting that David himself would have used the site. Garfinkel led the 7-year dig with Saar Ganor of Israel’s Antiquities Authority. Garfinkel said his team found cultic objects typically used by Judeans, the subjects of King David, and saw no trace of pig remains. Pork is forbidden under Jewish dietary laws. Clues like these, he said, were “unequivocal evidence” that David and his descendants had ruled at the site.

Critics said the site could have belonged to other kingdoms of the area. The consensus among most scholars is that no definitive physi-

cal proof of the existence of King David has been found. Biblical archaeology itself is contentious.

Israelis often use archaeological findings to back up their historic claims to sites that are also claimed by the Palestinians, like the Old City of Jerusalem. Despite extensive archaeological evidence, for example, Palestinians deny that the biblical Jewish Temples dominated the hilltop where the AlAqsa Mosque compound, Islam’s third-holiest site, stands today.

In general, researchers are divided over whether biblical stories can be validated by physical remains.

The current excavators are not the first to claim they found a King David palace. In 2005, Israeli archaeologist Eilat Mazar said she found the remains of King David’s palace in Jerusalem dating to the 10th century B.C., when King David would have ruled.

Her claim also attracted skepticism, including from Garfinkel himself.

Using carbon dating, the archaeologists traced the site’s construction to that same period. Garfinkel said the team also found a storeroom almost 15 meters (50 feet) long, suggesting it was a royal site used to collect taxes from the rest of the kingdom.

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A portrait of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is seen behind barbed wire during a demonstration by Morsi’s supporters outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo, on July 21. (AP Photo)

CAIRO, JULy 22 (AP): The family of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi accused the country’s military generals Monday of “kidnapping” him, and said that it holds the army responsible for his “safety and security.” The statement is the first from Morsi’s family since the military overthrew him on July 3 and took him into custody. Moris has been held incommunicado since then. Government officials say he is safe and is being held for his own protection.

“We hold the leaders of the bloody military coup fully responsible for the safety and security of the president,” the family said in a statement read out by Morsi’s daughter, Shaimaa. One of Morsi’s sons, Osama, described his father’s detention as the “embodiment of the abduction of popular will and a whole nation,” and said the family will “take all legal actions” to end his detention. “What happened is a crime of kidnapping,” said Osama, who is a lawyer. “I can’t find any legal means to have access to him.”

He said that the family met with Morsi for the last time on July 3, shortly before his ouster. Since then, they have had no contact with him. “We warn Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi and his coup leaders against harming the life, health or safety of the legitimate president, our father,” he added.

El-Sissi, the country’s defense minister and army chief, led the military’s ouster of Morsi after four days of mass protests demanding the president step down. Speaking at the same news conference, the secretary-general of the doctor’s syndicate, Gamal Abdel-Salam, said the union has asked the military to grant doctors access to Morsi to check his health. He said the deposed president suffers from diabetes and liver problems. Morsi’s son, however, denied that his father has health problems.

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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers clear the debris of a damaged house in quake-hit Majiagou Village of Minxian County, northwest China’s Gansu Province, July 22. The toll of dead and injured continues to rise after an earthquake struck a dry, hilly farming area in western China early this morning. (AP Photo)

BEIJIng, JULy 22 (PTI): At least 75 people were killed and 412 others injured when two powerful shallow earthquakes on Monday jolted a remote mountainous province in northwestern China near Tibet, causing extensive devastation and triggering landslides. The quakes with magnitudes of 6.6 and 5.6 struck Minxian and Zhangxian counties in Gansu Province.

Over 400 aftershocks had been recorded in the quake-hit region, with the strongest measuring 5.6 in magnitude, Chang Zhengguo, spokesman for the provincial government, said. Official Xinhua news agency re-

ported that the death toll has climbed to 75. According to latest figures, 73 people were killed in Dingxi City and two in its neighboring Longnan City, said the Dingxi municipal government. An initial survey showed that the quake had caused the collapse of more than 1,200 houses and severe damage to 21,000 homes. Around 3,000 firefighters, armed police, soldiers and local government workers have been mobilised for the rescue.

Aftershocks and minor landslides with falling rocks were seen in the mountainous region, posing dangers for rescuers arriving at quake-hit villages. In the villages in the seriously-

hit Meichuan Township, of Minxian County, many rural buildings had been reduced to ruins and others had cracks in the walls, Xinhua reported.

A total of 31 people have been confirmed dead in Meichuan, according to rescuers. Zhu Wenqing, a 40-yearold farmer in Majiagou Village in Meichuan said his house survived the first quake but eventually collapsed following seven or eight aftershocks.

Villagers said the victims were mainly elderly and children, who failed to escape from collapsing houses. President Xi Jinping has urged all-out rescue effort and put “saving life” as the top priority.

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Saina in Hyderabad, Lee Chong Wei goes to Mumbai in IBL auction Saina Nehwal sold to Hyderabad Hotshots for USD 120,000

NEW DELHI, JULY 22 (PTI): Saina Nehwal's wish to play for her home team came true as Hyderabad Hotshots bought the Indian star for USD 120,000 but world number one Lee Chong Wei proved to be the costliest, going to Mumbai Masters for USD 135,000 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League's players auction here today.

Saina, one among the six icon players whose base price was set at USD 50,000 (Rs 29,70,482), had previously stated that she would prefer to play for either Hyderabad or Lucknow.

Her wish was fulfilled with Hyderabad picking her up after making a bid of USD 120,000 (Rs 71,27,796 approx).

But it was Malaysian icon Lee Chong Wei, who got the franchises really excited, triggering a bid-

ding war between Mumbai Masters and the Delhi Smashers.

Eventually, Mumbai, which has cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar among its consortium of owners, came out trumps to bag the biggest international name in fray at the auction for Rs 8,019,032 approximately.

Commonwealth Games bronze-medalist Parupalli Kashyap, also an icon player, was picked up by the Bangalore-based Banga Beats for USD 75,000 (Rs 4,455,622 approx).

Rising star P V Sindhu was the big buy netted by Lucknow Warriors for USD 80,000 (Rs 4,752,664 approx), while doubles specialist Jwala Gutta went to Delhi Smashers at USD 31,000 (Rs 1,841,699).

Jwala's base price was USD 25,000 (Rs 1,485,241).

The other major attrac-

NEW DELHI, JULY 22 (PTI): Former captain Dhanraj Pillay has expressed his desire to be the coach of the Indian hockey team and claims that if given a free hand he can deliver results in within a year. Pillay is not in favour of a foreign coach for Indian hockey and insists that there is no dearth of good coaches in the country.

“Indian hockey does not need a foreign coach. We have been spending a lot of money on foreign coaches but from Gerhard Rach (in 2004 Athens) to Micheal Nobbs (2012 London Olympics), the outcome is the same. Indian hockey is back to square one and we are now struggling to qualify for

the World Cup,” Pillay told PTI Bhasha. “India has no dearth of talent as far as good coaches are concerned. Give me the charge and I promise to deliver results in one year, provided I am given a free hand,” said the legendary striker, who is the coach of Air India — the current national champion side.

“There are instances in the past when the coach of the national championship winning side was given the charge of senior men’s team. There are many examples like Cedric D’souza, Vasudevan Bhaskaran, Rajinder Singh and Harendra Singh. Then why not me?”

The chief coach’s post of the Indian hockey team is presently lying vacant after

tions at the auction were Ashwini Ponnappa, who went to the Pune Pistons for a price of USD 25,000.

Her current doubles partner Pradny Gadre was sold to Hyderabad Hotshots, Saina's franchise, for USD 46,000 at a much higher price than her base one at USD 10,000. Experienced Indian shuttler V. Diju, who is also the mixed doubles partner of Jwala Gutta, bagged by the Delhi Smashers for $30,000. Four-time national champion Chetan Anand was left unsold. He had a base price of USD 7500.

World Number 4 in men's doubles - Joachim Fischer Nielsen - was bought at his base price of USD 35,000, by Pune Pistons. Indonesia's Taufiq Hidayat was sold to Hyderabad Hotshots at his base price of USD 15,000. There

was no fight, no duel for the former champion.

In another interesting bidding war between Delhi and Pune Piston, littleknown Vietnamese Tinh Minh Nyugen was sold to the latter at USD 44,000 (Rs 2,614,024), way above his base price of USD 25,000.

The franchises owners -- PVP Group (Hyderabad), BOP Group (Bangalore), Krrish Group (Delhi), Sahara (Lucknow), Burman family (Pune) and consortium of cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, Telugu film star Akkineni Nagarjuna and former cricketer V Chamundeshwarnath (Mumbai) -- have a cap of approximately USD 275,000 to fill the slot of 66 players. The six franchises will buy a total of 11 players each. Six of these will be India, four foreign players and one Indian junior player.

'Make me coach, I promise to deliver results in one year'

Dhanraj Pillay. File Photo

the recent unceremonious exit of Micheal Nobbs.

But Hockey India has already made it clear that they are looking for a foreign coach for the national side. Pillay, however, said that only an Indian coach can understand Indian players well. “About 50 to 60 per cent hockey players in India are not highly qualified. They don’t understand the English foreign coaches speak and have to depend on interpreters.

Foreign coaches also bring their own support staff along with them,” he said.

“We taught the world how to play hockey and now our hockey depends on foreign experts. Indian players are matured

enough and they don’t need to learn the game. Indian hockey needs an expert who can encourage them to do well as a unit,” he said.

Pillay is not very appreciative about Indian hockey’s High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans, with whom he had worked in the inaugural Hockey India League. “If Oltmans is such a capable coach, why did he fail to win the title for UP Wizards in HIL, where he himself chose his team?” he said. He is also not too optimistic about India’s chances in the Asia Cup — which they need to win to qualify for the next year’s World Cup. “It is going to be really tough. India need a miracle to win the title,” Pillay concluded.

fourth it looked as though Team Astrape would walk away with the trophy with their 11-0 run in the third quarter however Gharwals came back strong to outscore their opposition 15-6 to walk away with the trophy. The tournament was organised in memory of Late Neiphrülie Linyü

fondly remembered as Neipu by his family and friends who was a pioneer basketball player but unfortunately met with a tragic accident in the prime of his youth. The day also witnessed an exhibition match between Sainik School Punglwa and Team Dobermann.

game. Hafeez and I wanted to play normal cricketing shots," Misbah said. "It was the case of not panicking.... and the team will gain from the momentum today." West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo, who was hit for three successive boundaries by

Akmal in the 30th over, had to rely on himself as his main bowlers had already bowled five overs before the rain came. He proved costly, giving away 49 runs in his six overs for the sole wicket of Hafeez.

"I could have done a lot better. It was always us against a very good batting line-up," Bravo said. "We wanted to bat first anyway, and Marlon batted through for us today." Earlier, Samuels smashed a brilliant 106 not out off 104 balls and featured in two productive stands — adding 95 off 89 balls with Lendl Simmons (46) for the fifth wicket after putting on 57 with Chris Gayle (30), who was dropped on zero when Hafeez. Gayle was dropped down to No. 5 after previous scores of 1, 1 and 8.

Samuels answered in style to those who criticized him for facing too many balls in the past three games, scoring his fifth ODI century and second against Pakistan.

DDTA Taekwondo 121 Gharwals wins Summer Heat Basketball Challenge championship held

DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The Dimapur District Taekwondo Championship 2013 was held at the state indoor badminton stadium, Dimapur on July 19 and 20.

A press note from the General Secretary of the DDTA (WTF) informed that 140 players (boys and girls) from eleven schools and clubs competed in Sub Junior, Junior and Senior categories. Chumukedima Taekwondo Academy bagged the overall team champion.

Results of the championship

name of team CTA SFS Sunshine Club ARHS DTA SAI HMTC Doyapur Nagarjan ARTA DCTC

Gold 9 8 8 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1

silver 4 4 3 4 3 1 0 3 2 2 3

Bronze 1 2 6 0 1 1 6 7 1 0 8

total 14 14 17 8 7 5 9 12 5 4 12

5th Summer Cup Tournament gets underway

DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The ongoing 5th Summer Cricket Cup Tournament which started on July 14 organized by the Balijan Youth Club, registered good numbers of talented and skillfull players in the tournament. The Players of each team produced every possible effort to place their berth in the next round of their match.

The four, matches were played on July 21 in the Balijan ground, near the forest check gate, Karbi Anglong, Assam.

In the first match, Lahorijan Sixer boys vs Devils Rider, LSB won the toss and elected to field first, the rival team scored 63 runs in 15 overs for the loss of 10 wickets. Chasing the target, LSB scored 67 runs in 13.3 overs for the loss of 1 wickets and LSB won by 9 wickets. Man of the match was awarded to Bimal of LSB team.

In the second match, Neisatuo Colony Cricket Club vs Phokevi Yepthomi Cricket Club, PYCC won the toss and elected to field first. NCCC made a target of 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 16 overs. Chasing the target, PYCC team was all out in 12.1 overs while scoring 43 run. Man of the Match was declared to be Anil of NCCC team. In the third Match, Borlengri Riders vs Hitz Cricket Club, winning the toss Borlengri Riders made a score of 77 for the loss of 7 wickets in 16 overs. Chasing the target the opposition team too scored 77 runs for the loss of 10 wickets and the match was tied. The Umpires and organizer decided to allot a super over to each team, Hitz cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 19 runs in one over. Chasing the target Borlengri Riders scored 6 runs in one over and loss the match and the Man of the Match award was given to Bishal of Hitz Cricket Club.

In the fourth match, City Ford vs Running Rebels, winning the toss City Ford made a score of 60 runs in 10 overs while chasing the target Running Rebels registered a winning by scoring 65 runs in 9.3 over's for the loss of 4 wickets. The man of the match was awarded to Rampal of Running Rebels.

KOHIMA, JULY 22 (MExN): 121 Gharwals today emerged as the Champions of the 1st Summer Heat Basketball Challenge organised by the Pioneers Club, Kohima after defeating Team Astrape 60-51 in the finals played here today at Khouchiezie Local Ground, Kohima. The

match started with both teams playing it neck to neck in the 1st and 2nd quarter, the third quarter saw Gharwals storming in the game with a lead of 11 points however Astrape fought back in the final five minutes of the third quarter to 45-45.

At the start of the

Misbah stars as Pak beats WI in 4th ODI

GROS ISLET, JULY 22 (AP): Captain Misbah-ulHaq hit his third half-century of the series to overshadow Marlon Samuels' 106 not out as Pakistan defeated West Indies by six wickets on the Duckworth/Lewis Method in the fourth one-day international on Sunday. Misbah scored an unbeaten 53 off 43 balls after Pakistan's target was revised to 189 in 31 overs when more than an hour of play was lost due to rain. Samuels smashed nine fours and four sixes to steer West Indies to 261-7.

Misbah hit three fours and a six and added a matchwinning 72 runs for the third wicket with Mohammad Hafeez, who scored 59. Pakistan leads 2-1 in the five-match series. The last game is on Wednesday.

Pakistan was 68-2 after 17 overs and needed a further 121 off 14 overs when play resumed. Hafeez made his intentions clear by hitting out before he was well

caught by Darren Bravo at point with Pakistan needing 57 in 7.3 overs.

Shahid Afridi fell for 7, but Umar Akamal (29 not out) and Misbah added 45 for Pakistan to cruise home with an over to spare.

"It was like a normal T20

India needs to tap into rural talent for athletics: Milkha

NEW DELHI, JULY 22 (PTI): Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh who infamously lost the Rome Olympics says tapping into rural talent can lead the country to excellence in athletics. "If you look at history of a0athletics in the country almost all champions have hailed from the villages. Top Asian champions as well as the ones who have reached the Olympics have a rural background. Athletics talent is more prominent in the villages than in the urban areas because the main factor determining the difference is hard work which is an integral part of an athlete's training,"Singh told PTI in an interview.

Hailed as the 'Flying Sikh' for his legendary prowess on the track field, Singh says he used to run barefoot daily on hot sand to school, which was situated 20 kms from his house. "Today you cannot expect this from kids from the urban areas. I am not saying urban kids can't do it but hard work has to be done by them," says Singh whose life story has been published recently in a new book.

India owes its first ever gold in athletics at the Commonwealth Games to Milkha Singh who still regrets his loss at the 400-metre event at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Singh feels that early identification of talented individuals is also important for India's athletic teams to shine. "In today's India there is no dearth of amenities and facilities as well as money. I do not blame the government for not providing infrastructure to athletes. They have given everything for training of athletes. We have money, stadium, latest equipments and coaches "We also have to train them in a scientific line and have to identify good athletes from school level. We have to keep them all in one academy and train them," says Singh. The former sprinter points out that from the time after Independence the country has produced only four to five eminent athletes all from a rural background.

"Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Sriram Singh, PT Usha, Anju Bobby George all of them have reached the finals but never brought back a medal," says Singh. "In our era there was nothing, no coaches, no stadium, no money, no one used to ask us. But today there is everything. I would like to suggest that sports academies and scientific method of training should be brought into the country jus like what the Chinese have done," says Singh. According to Singh India has nearly almost 40,000 coaches in various sports. "...sports authority should hire coaches only on contract basis in athletics and also in other games.

The coaches should be told to produce medals in upcoming Olympic Games. Only then will they work day and night and push sportsmen and women to work harder," says Singh. The former sprinter has also urged the government to open more academies where athletes can train as well as study. "The education, food, training and competitions of the athletes should be completely taken care of. These kids should be tested every 15 days for their performance and issues should be resolved if they are not improving performance.

Only after such levels of hard work can the country's athletic standards improve," says Singh.

Not much of a movie buff himself Singh says he had given a few pointers to train for actor Farhan Akhtar who plays his character in the just released biopic on the sportsperson tilted "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

"The boy is very hard working and he used to come to Chandigarh for tips to train for the movie. He had to pick up my style of running. The movie has come out very well... 80 to 90 per cent of the movie completely projects my life but the rest is fiction," says Singh.

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Details from the early years of the pop star's career are revealed in a new book by long time friend Brendan Jay Sullivan -- including how she swapped her 'thick, dark, ravenhaired Italian mane' for a bad blonde dye job and frequent changed her tunes to impress her 'inattentive and possessive' boyfriend.

On Sunday the New York Post offered an inside look into Sullivan's book, titled Rivington Was Ours: Lady Gaga, the Lower East Side, and the Prime of Our Lives, which hits the shelves on 27 August. Within its pages Sullivan recalls meeting a then fresh faced Stephani Germanotta, a 20-year-old New York University drop-out looking to make her mark in a saturated music market. The pair began their artistic collaboration in 2006 when the then brunette and her friend Lady Starlight joined his act -he goes by the stage name DJ VH1 -as a go-go dancer.

At the time she was dating heavymetal drummer and bar manager Luc Carl, a relationship she would maintain through the early years of her commercial career despite their tu-

multuous rapport. 'The under-age girl looked a little lost,' he wrote of their first chat. 'Even her own boyfriend didn't have time for her.' Sullivan called Carl a poor influence on Gaga, dictating whom she could talk to and where she could work while himself

being 'distracted by a small coterie of drunk girls.' Always trying to keep his attention, Gaga experimented with music styles favoured by her boyfriend, their never ending cat-andmouse affair serving as inspiration for her hit Paparazzi.

Playing in seedy bars and clubs helped hone her persona and as he continued to work with her Sullivan saw Gaga transform into a superstar.

During one gig as a go-go dancer, she stole the spotlight from the band:

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Zayn Malik channels his feminine side as he dresses up as a sexy secretary in a sneak preview of the band's new music video Best Song Ever.

'She crawled on stage on all fours, the crowd loving this feral creature... crawling around the wires and guitar petals.' But her stage success didn't translate well for her management, and they constantly struggled with her unconventional looks.

Sullivan recounted one day when his friend 'walked up to me silent, sheepish and biting her lower lip' -she had damaged her hair in a dye job gone wrong. The look started to alienate her hardcore fans and talk of her 'selling out' rippled along Rivington Street, but so long as it pleased her boyfriend, she was okay. As she continued on her quest to stardom, Gaga was eventually dropped by her label when they couldn't find a good commercial fit for her. 'She wasn't uptown enough for hip-hop, she wasn't LA enough for R&B,' Sullivan writes.

'She wasn’t mainstream enough for pop or pop enough for mainstream.'

She still kept her eyes on the prize, telling Sullivan that she had taken inspiration from the popular self-help book The Secret and visualizing that one day she would sing to her screaming fans at Madison Square Garden.

'Roll your eyes all you want, but you have to have a vision for what you want. You have to picture it in your mind,' she said. 'I don't even just want to be a singer forever. I'm going to be a producer. I'm going to bring in young bands and help them develop. I am going to be the grandmother of pop.'

ir Elton John is to be honoured with a special Brit award, recognising his ‘lasting impact on the nation’s culture’, organisers said last night. The 66-year-old star will be the first to receive a Brit Icon Award in what is to become an annual honour to celebrate major figures in music. The Rocket Man and Your Song star is to be given the Brits Icon Award at a show in September which will be broadcast later by ITV. The new prize - created by the BPI, music industry’s trade body - will stand alone from the main Brit Awards each year and will be presented to a notable artist whose writing, recording and performances have made a 'lasting impact on the nation’s culture'. Sir Elton has recently been treated for appendicitis which resulted in his shows being cancelled including a headline appearance at Hyde

new Brit Icon award

Park this month. But he is expected to be recovered by the time of the event on September 2 at which he will perform and welcome a number of guests.

The chart veteran,

Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson ties the knot with his long-time boyfriend Justin Mikita in private Manhattan ceremony

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John Abraham to endorse Reebok

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“Reebok has a strong heritage in fitness and so do I, so I was thrilled when they approached me to represent them in this new endeavor. I am really looking forward to this association and hope to build a positive momentum for the brand,” John said in a statement.

“Stay tuned for some really exciting stuff that I will be doing with Reebok soon,” he added.

The brand is all set to launch a festival season campaign with John for their running and training gear and it will be packaged and designed to inspire Indian consumers to take up fitness as a lifestyle.

“Reebok has solid plans in the fitness sphere and we want to give our consumers a never before fitness experience at every touch point. John Abraham is the perfect embodiment of our fitness philosophy, we are very excited to partner with him,” said Erick Haskell, managing director, Adidas Group India.

Miss Universe Canada gets set for Bollywood

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livia Munn has revealed that she suffers from a severe anxiety disorder that causes her to pull out her own eyelashes. 'The Newsroom' star told People at the L'Oreal Women in Digital Awards in New York that the disorder is called trichotillomania, and it started when she was 26.

She asserted that if she were to walk into someone's birthday party, she'd have a bad anxiety attack, which in turn causes her to start lash pulling. To fix this problem, Munn told the publication that she has created her own little lash-band with individual lashes.

She added that she dabs her eyelids with a powder mix that helps the false lashes stick

t's almost a tradition for Miss Indias to transition into Bollywood, and international beauty queens, too, are now following the same path.

After Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez, it's Miss Universe Canada 2012 Sahar Biniaz, who is preparing to make Bollywood her home. She had turned quite a few heads among industry folks during TOIFA in Vancouver this year. But, Sahar isn't just a pretty face. She has a full scholarship to the New York Film Academy and an honouree award for her humanitarian work with Operation Smile. She has done acting assignments in the West, including guest star roles on TV shows Sanctuary and Smallville. She was also the lead in the international film Ambrosia.

But, India, her birthplace, is where she always saw herself.

She says, "I've watched Bollywood films and always felt that part of my soul belonged here." She is now preparing to enter the industry armed with her exotic looks and charm. Adds Sahar, "I've been offered a few projects, but I'm very selective. I want to choose a character that can affect the audience." She speaks English, Spanish and Farsi and is learning Hindi. She is also practising Bollywood dance and counts Madhuri Dixit among her inspirations. "I'm blown away by Indian women, especially those from the industry, like Ekta Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt," she says.

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England builds 2 nil lead in Ashes

England's players celebrate their win against Australia at the end of the innings in day 4 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, July 21. (AP Photo)

Expert bowling helped England win the second Test by 347 runs with a day to spare and go 2-0 up in the series

Arsenal's Ryo Miyaichi scores a penalty against the Nagoya Grampus in the first half of their friendly soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, central Japan on July 22. (AP Photo)

LONDON, JULY 22 (AGENCIES): Arsenal maintained their 100 per cent record on the Asia tour with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Nagoya Grampus on Monday. There were always going to be two strong narratives surrounding this game - the homecomings of Arsène Wenger and Ryo. While the manager received the warmest of ovations before and after the game, perhaps the biggest cheer went to Arsenal’s 20-year-old winger, who fired home his first goal for the Club from the penalty spot midway through the first half. The visitors had gone ahead after only three minutes when Olivier Giroud powered in his sixth goal of the tour.

Just before the hour mark, Theo Walcott converted an exquisite through ball from Gedion Zelalem.

Kisho Yano headed

home a consolation goal with 19 minutes remaining. Soon after that it was confirmed that the crowd of 42,919 was new record at Toyota Stadium. Both were met more cheers - and that was the story of this very ‘friendly’ friendly. The favourites did not fluff their lines but the home side played their part - and the two principal actors had starring roles. And now he drama of the Arsenal Tour 2013 moves on to its last location for its final act - the Saitama Cup against Urawa Reds. While Arsenal were still working through their pre-season paces, Grampus were in the middle of their campaign. They are 12th in the 18-team J League under coach Dragan StojkoviÄ?, a celebrated player who had been the midfield hub of the side when Wenger departed in 1996.

Bayern Munich win Telekom Cup final

LONDON, JULY 22 (AP): England beat Australia by 347 runs in the second test to take a 2-0 Ashes series lead after claiming the last wicket in the final over of day four at Lord's on Sunday.

Graeme Swann finished with 4-78, and nine wickets in the match, as Australia was bowled out for 235. Joe Root, who earlier scored 180 as England declared at 349-7 in its second innings, also took 2-9.

England is well placed to win the fivematch series and claim its third straight Ashes victory while Australia has now lost its last six tests - its worst streak of losses for 29 years. Australia, set an improbable target of 583 to win, had two below-par batting displays, including all out for just 128 in its first innings compared to England's 361 with a century from Ian Bell.

"To win by as big a margin as that is testament to the 11 guys who played for England," captain Alastair Cook said. "There were some times when we were under

pressure, like at 30-3 on the first morning."

Australia badly needs to improve ahead of the third test at Old Trafford on August 1, especially in its batting department.

"I'm still confident we can win this series," Australia captain Michael Clarke said.

"I know the crowd laughed when I said that and rightly so with the position we are in right now, but all of our top order have made a 50 and we need someone who can go on and make a big hundred, as England have done. We need to perform better to win this third test but we have time to prepare."

The tourists faced an unenviable task from the outset given that West Indies' 344-1 in 1984 was the highest score to win a Lord's test. England delayed its declaration Sunday morning so Root could reach his maiden double century, but he faced just four balls in 15 minutes and was caught at third man off Ryan Harris trying an audacious ramp shot over the wicketkeeper's head. Root batted for almost

Shane Warne quits Big Bash

LONDON, JULY 22 (REUTERS): The 43-yearold legspinner, the second highest test wicket-taker of all-time with 708 scalps behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800), would retain a role with the Melbourne franchise to be worked out in coming months, Stars CEO Clint Cooper said in a statement.

Former test spinner Shane Warne has quit Australia's Big Bash League after two seasons with the Melbourne Stars in a blow for the struggling Twenty20 tournament.

"I think the time is right for me to hang up my Big Bash boots - juggling business, family and commentary commitments across two continents is not easy," Warne, who retired from international cricket in 2007, said on the Stars' website (www.melbournestars. com.au) on Monday. "I've always loved the game but

now it's time to observe."

The 43-year-old legspinner, the second highest test wicket-taker of all-time with 708 scalps behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800), would retain a role with the Melbourne franchise to be worked out in coming months, Stars CEO Clint Cooper said in a statement.

The Stars finished third in

eight hours, striking 18 fours and two sixes, to cement his position as Cook's opening partner after Nick Compton's omission before the series began.

Australia made the worst possible start in its unlikely attempt to bat out the final two days. Shane Watson (20), Chris Rogers (6) and Phil Hughes (1) all departed in the 22 overs before lunch.

James Anderson trapped Watson lbw, with a ball that came back into him down the Lord's slope. It was the 10th occasion Watson had been lbw in 19 test innings against England.

Opener Rogers was bamboozled by Swann's trickery and played no stroke at a ball he thought was going to spin away but went straight on to bowl him. Hughes was lbw by Swann. Clarke, who should have been stumped by wicketkeeper Matt Prior when on 2, fought back and put on 98 with Usman Khawaja. But Clarke eventually clipped an innocuous ball from Root

to leg slip for 51. Khawaja batted maturely and looked as though he was going to survive the afternoon session until he drove Root to Anderson at gully. That was after he came through an England review on the same score after the ball hit a footmark and was caught by Jonathan Trott at slip.

Steve Smith fell to the last ball before tea, caught behind off Tim Bresnan, though Smith failed in his bid to review his dismissal, with the third umpire Tony Hill upholding the onfield umpire's decision, apparently due to a slight mark on hotspot. That was 136-6 at tea, soon to become 162-8 after another controversial failed review by Ashton Agar, who did not feel he edged Bresnan to Prior. Brad Haddin was lbw to Swann. Last-wicket pair James Pattinson (35) and Ryan Harris (16) threatened to take the match into a final day with a stand of 43 in 62 minutes, but Swann trapped Pattinson lbw with three balls remaining in the day.

the competition's second season, which struggled to match the crowds of its heavily marketed launch in 2011-12 and shelved a plan to expand the league from its current eight teams.

Warne, whose bowling feats in the Big Bash League were put in the shade by his marketing value, enjoyed a colourful stint in the fledgling tournament.

Bayern's Philipp Lahm, centre left, Franck Ribery, centre right, celebrate with the trophy after winning the Telekom Cup final soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Sunday, July 21. (AP Photo)

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FRANKFURT, JULY 22 (AGENCIES): Bayern Munich have won the Telekom Cup with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern's first real chance came after eight minutes whenFrank Ribery found Toni Kroos outside the box, but the German could only drive his powerful effort high and wide of the crossbar.

They took the lead less than 10 minutes later, however, when Ribery volleyed into the back of the net from close range after receiving a good pass from Arjen Robben. Phillip Lahm then got in on the act on 23 minutes when the German defender capitalised on a loose ball inside the box before slotting into the back of the net with ease.

Monchengladbach did

have chances of their own in the first period, but Bayern had their third less than three minutes later when Thiago Alcantara chested a Jerome Boateng cross into the bottom corner. Luuk de Jong cut the deficit to 3-1 on the stroke of half time, however, when the forward converted from the spot after Patrick Hermann had been brought down by Diego Contento. Ribery had the first real chance of the second period, but the Frenchman could only find the arms ofChristofer Heimeroth in the Monchengladbach goal.

Tony Jantschke threatened to reduce the deficit to just one goal after 38 minutes, but his header moved high and wide of the crossbar, before Ribery was again denied

by Heimeroth down the other end moments later.

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