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Peace and Goodwill ‘Support, Influence, Excel’ Kohima | April 25

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Nagaland RO clarifies on voting percentage Kohima, april 25 (Dipr): Nagaland Commissioner and Returning Officer for Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency, Temjen Toy today issued a clarification with regard to an article published in local dailies on April 24, regarding Polling Stations which have recorded more than 100% voting. Stating that the whole state of Nagaland is a single Parliamentary Constituency, the RO clarified that as per the ECI’s directive, except for Service Voters, all voters on Election Duty will exercise their franchise through Election Duty Certificate (EDC), which can be cast in the EVM of any Polling Station in the state or the Polling Station where they are on duty. The RO said that this technicality resulted in some Polling Stations recording more votes than the number of voters in the Electoral Roll. To ensure that no Polling Station recorded more than 100% votes, without electors exercising their franchise through EDC, the Assistant Returning Officers have checked all relevant documents during the time of scrutiny in Form 17A and other documents and have re-verified the same again and found no anomalies, the RO stated.

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Kohima, april 25 (mExN): The Nagaland Directorate for School Education has informed of the minimum number of working and instructional hours in an academic year for all government schools in the state. It stated that the minimum number of working days in an academic year will be 200 days for classes 1-5 and 220 days for classes 6-8. Instructional Hours in an academic year will be 800 hours for classes 1-5 and 1000 hours for classes 6-8. The minimum number of working hours per week for teachers will be 45, including preparation hours. The notification further informed that class routine fulfilling the norms has been prepared for uniformity and that the routine shall come into force in all government schools after the summer break of 2014.

Morung Express news Dimapur | April 25

The ceasefire between the GPRN/NSCN and the Government of India, which was due to expire on May 27, has been extended for another year. This was done following a meeting between GoI representatives and GPRN/NSCN leaders on Friday afternoon at Police Complex, Chumukedima.

The Government of India was represented by Joint Secretary (NE), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shambu Singh; Ceasefire Monitoring Group Chairman, Lt Gen (retd) NK Singh; S Saha, Deputy Secretary (NE), MHA; Lt Col Sunit Sheran, DGMI; Col G Chauhan, Army HQ; Mahesh Dixit (Joint Director, IB) and Brig, P Tshering, Deputy IGAR (N).

The GPRN/NSCN delegation was led by their Ceasefire Supervisor, C

Singson. It included Kilonsers and senior leaders, comprising of Jack Jimomi, Bohoto Kiba, Carlos K Zhimomi, WC Konyak and Thungkomo.

Emerging from the meeting, Shambu Singh revealed to media persons

ment, stating that the there were certain conditions agreed upon in the first ceasefire agreement between GoI and NSCN (IM).

“At a given point of time, there was some kind of understanding... written on paper”, Singh said refer-

GPRN/NSCN, GoI extend ceasefire agreement for another year that the ceasefire between the GPRN/NSCN and GoI has been extended for another year as “years of goodwill cannot be frittered away just like that.”

Queried on whether formal talks between the GoI and GPRN/NSCN would start soon, the joint secretary, MHA, ruled out the possibility of formal talks with other Naga Political Groups for the mo-

ring to the first ceasefire agreement with the NSCN (IM) in 1997. He hinted that it would not be possible to start simultaneous peace talks.

When asked whether that meant extension of ceasefire with Naga groups was a routine and futile exercise, Singh replied that there may be various interpretations but that one also needs to look at what happened in

the past. He however viewed that no particular person or group has the mandate of the people and that in the long run, the “larger objective of the people at large” should be considered.

On extension of ceasefire with the NSCN (K), which also expires on May 27, Singh said so far the NSCN (K) has not approached GoI for extension of the ceasefire. “If they approach us, definitely we will extend the ceasefire,” he added.

When asked to comment on Singh’s statement that the GoI was not likely to start formal talks with other Naga groups till the ongoing talks with the NSCN (IM) was over, GPRN/NSCN Ceasefire Supervisor, C Singson said that the GoI was to be blamed in the first place, for starting talks with the NSCN (IM), since the latter alone cannot claim to have the mandate of the people.

“What is our status today?” asked Sentila T Yanger, at the opening of the Women Empowerment and Leadership Summit, held at Bamboo Hall, Kisama on April 25.

Sentila, a Padmashree awardee, stated that every woman should ask this question, keeping in mind the programs, laws and acts made for them.

Under the theme, ‘Support, Influence, Excel,’ the two day conference is being organized by the Alaphra Group, focusing on how women can lead the next decade and accelerate growth through ‘Womenomics’.

“The mindset and the status quo mentality is the biggest hindrance,” viewed Nagaland Governor, Dr Ashwini Kumar, who also inaugurated the event. He asserted that despite attributing the blame to culture, customs and traditions, it is often people’s mentality that hinders empowerment of women. While reflecting on the status of women in the North East, the Governor said that empowerment of women entails more than mere reservation of seats in elected local bodies and Legislative Assemblies. It instead implies equal partnership in all walks of life, he stated. Dr Kumar added that though the Indian Constitution ensures equal rights to women, “the lofty ideals of equality have remained confined to the

‘Participation of women in decision making is vital’

Participants of the Women Empowerment and Leadership Summit, held at Bamboo Hall, Kisama on April 25. (DIPR Photo)

books and have not been translated into actual practice.”

He said that the participation of women in decision making is most vital for quick and balanced progress. Empowerment implies equal partnership in all walks of life for which women need to be properly educated and be made economically independent, he added. Dr. Kumar also stated that another area where women must make the biggest effort is Information Technology.

He said that computers, internet and social media are going to be the greatest empowering tools of the 21st century. Women can do e-learning, e-business, earn money while sitting at home and at the time of their convenience and can also easily connect to each other and also the

outside world through this medium, he stated.

The Governor stated that women were denied basic human rights all over the world until the concept of equality came in to being and the right to vote was granted. He however mentioned that some countries still exist where women do not have the same right to vote as men.

Pukhayi Sumi, Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development, spoke as the Guest of Honor. He stated that, “Leadership is the fastest way to empower women.” “Your success will be our inspiration tomorrow,” he added.

The two day conference will focus on women empowerment, equality and leadership with various speakers from the North East and the rest of the country.

NPCC reiterates call to nagaland sees increase in violent acts ‘nullify or order repoll’ KIdnaPPInG Kidnapping Imkong Walling

Submits complaint with “evidence of election malpractice” to CEO

Kohima, april 25 (mExN): Members of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee submitted a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner on April 24, urging the ECI to either “nullify” the April 9 polls or order repolls in 1000 polling stations of the state. Congress candidate for the Lok Sabha, KV Pusa, along with senior party members met the CEO in New Delhi and submitted, what they said were “documentary evidences on large-scale proxy voting and poll rigging by supporters of ruling Naga Peoples Front (NPF).” The “evidence” included videos, photographs, newspaper clips etc.

The Congress leaders urged the ECI to call for repoll in around 1000 polling stations, which it said were “marred by large scale proxy voting and rigging.”

Over 60 polling stations recorded over 100 per cent voting, while many others recorded more than 90 per cent. This, as per the Congress, was due to “proxy voting and rigging by supporters of the NPF.” Whether the Election Commission accepts our evidence or not, we are going to take up the issue for our future generation and for the democratic process, stated KV Pusa. After meeting the ECI officials, the congress leaders also addressed the press and al-

leged that there were “large scale anomalies during the recently held elections in Nagaland state.”

Pusa informed that the ECI “has taken serious note of the anomalies,” and expressed hope that the commission would not hesitate to initiate appropriate action and rectify the “mistakes.” The Congress leaders further expressed optimism that with the submission of hard evidence on election malpractices, the ECI would initiate suitable action.

Referring to the NPF statement that elections were held peacefully under strict observation and supervision of the government and the ECI, the Congress termed it as “non-pragmatic and illogical.” The Congress leaders said that videos, photographs, newspapers clips and complaint letters from villages “speak volumes of what had happened on the April 9 elections.”

Pusa added that “mass participation of people as claimed by the NPF was in total negation of what had happened on April 9, where responsible citizens and the world were the witness.” He stated that the last elections “will continue to haunt” the NPF and that they “will have to accept the bitter truth in the future.” “The truth will soon be unfolded,” he added. The Congress leaders further asserted that “it is a collective effort to check undemocratic elements who are hell-bent to destroy the democratic fabric in the state.”

Dimapur | April 25

With Nagaland witnessing a 60 percent increase in incidence of crime during the past one decade, violent acts of transgression have further amplified in Nagaland.

Arguably unheard of in the Naga society of old, murder and kidnapping are frequently make the headlines these days, forcing one to ruminate on the effectiveness of law and its application as deterrent, and more so the shared public reaction.

Murder While robbery topped the crime chart, there has been no let up in the incidence of murder and kidnapping. Murder cases in particular has increased over the past decade. At 616 reported cases during the period, murder took second spot in the crime table. This figure is minuscule compared to Uttar Pradesh, which reported 4966 murders in 2012 alone, according to NCRB. Yet the incidence rate of murder in Nagaland at 80 percent surpasses the overall crime rate of 62 percent witnessed during the same period.

After peaking at 103 in 2008, murder cases declined in the subsequent three years with 2011 recording the lowest number of murder cases at 44. The number however almost doubled in 2012 with the year recording 79 murder cases, and rising to 81 in 2013 Dimapur recorded the highest number of reported murder cases in each of the year beginning 2005, when 18 cases were recorded. The district reported 37 murder cases in 2013, the highest since 2008 when 40 such cases were reported. The following year, 15 murders

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were reported, the least during the period. Longleng reported 7 murder cases during the period with 2010, ’11 and ’13 showing nil record.

Kidnapping Cases of abduction for ransom have also shown an increasing trend in the state. From 13 reported cases in 2005, the figure jumped in 52 in 2013. Dimapur again tops the list with 181 kidnappings recorded since 2005 till the early part of 2014. Occurrence of kidnapping is believed to be more than the figure entered in the crime chart, as many cases go unreported. There

have been instances, in Dimapur particularly, when cases were not reported to the police by families apprehensive of abductors scaling up ransom or harming the hostage.

Abductions peaked in the district in 2010 when 42 cases were reported. Only one such incident was recorded in 2005. After the peak in 2010, it fell to 23 in 2011 and touching as low as 16, the following year. In 2013, however, the figure rose with the district recording 27 kidnappings during the year. In contrast, Kiphire reported one such incident during the same period in 2013.

Robbery, Dacoity and Burglary Robbery, burglary and dacoity (banditry) declined during the ten year period. A total of 647 robbery cases were reported, while 597 burglaries and 50 dacoity cases were reported in the same period. The difference between robbery and dacoity is that the former involves one to four persons, while the latter involves five or more persons. However, they are both acts of thievery, involving violence. According to the statistics, not a single case of robbery and dacoity was reported in Kiphire district during the period.

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National Workshop on Human NEC official inspects Rights Education underway at ICFAI ongoing projects

DIMAPUR, APRIL 25 (MExN): The two-day National workshop on Human Rights Education with the theme “Promotion of ethics and human values” organised by Department of Political Science, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), in collaboration with ICFAI University, Nagaland, and sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC) got underway today at ICFAI campus, Sovima, Dimapur.

Rev. Dr. Tuisem A. Shishak, Principal Emeritus, Patkai Christian College, was the chief guest at the inaugural function.

In his speech, he quoted the American Declaration of Independence where it says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Rev. Shishak also quoted the Preamble of the US which reads, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,

and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Speaking from a theological viewpoint, Rev. Shishak stated, “God created man in his image, rich and poor,” and quoted Psalms 62:9, “Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.”

Dr. Shyam Bhadra Medhi, IAS (Retd.), Human Rights Educator for NE India and one of the resource persons at the workshop,

gave a short speech on the theme of the workshop. Dr. Medhi shared a brief experience as a Human Rights activist and expressed the need of such seminars for MLAs and MPs in the country.

Dr. Charles P. Alexander, Pro-Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, delivered the welcome speech and also gave a brief concept of Human Rights. “When there is suppression, there is no room for oneness,” Dr. Alexander stated and added, “The fulfillment of one’s rights should not be at the cost of others’ rights.”

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Education, and Faculty, Department of Political Science, PCC, spoke on the concept of the workshop.

Murry stated that the purpose of the workshop was to let students participate so that apart from their regular formal education, the workshop would contribute to their holistic development.

Sessions following the inaugural function were taken up by Dr. Medhi where he stressed on the promotion of human values vis-à-vis Human Rights and duties. The resource person also highlighted about 30 books related to Human Rights.

ENWO conference concludes Forms for diploma courses available

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TUENsANg, APRIL 25 (DIPR): The 3rd general conference of Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) was held at Noklak town from April 23 hosted by Khiamiungan Menyiu Hoikam. The conference was graced by Apham Noke as chief guest and Joint Director DUDA Dr. Anungla Imdong as resource person.

A book titled ‘Panorama of Eastern Nagaland’ containing rich ethnic custom ornaments and artefacts of six tribes of Eastern Nagaland was released by the chief guest. In her speech, she called upon the Eastern Nagaland ladies to be a devoted wife and be a role model for everyone. She impressed upon the importance of faithfulness, patience and

acceptance and working side by side with man for greater good of the society.

She further called upon them to preserve the rich ethnic costume and ornaments of the eastern Nagas.

Other highlights during the conference included cultural parade by 6 (six) sisters and exhibition cum sale of articles. A team of new office bearers were also elected headed by Berila Tokiu as President, Nati H. Chang as General Secretary.

The next 4th ENWO conference is schedule to be held at Shamator in 2017. ENPO President, Tribal leaders, all ladies gazetted officers, legislator’s wives and delegates from various fields attended the conference.

kohIMA, APRIL 25 (DIPR): The Director of Technical Education has informed that the prescribed application forms for Diploma Courses outside the State for the 2014-15 session may be collected from the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima, on payment of Rs 100 from May 1 to 31 during office working hours.

The form may also be downloaded from the website dtenagaland.org.in, in which case the fee of Rs 100 should be paid while

submitting the form printed in green paper (A4 size). The last date for receiving the complete forms whether by hand or post is June 4. The courses offered include Diploma in Pharmacy, printing technology, electronics and communication, mining, automobile engineering, electrical and electronics, industrial electronics, photography, computer aided costume design and dress making (for girls only), architecture assistantship, and electronics and telecommunication.

National level Music & Dance Festival in Mkg

MokokchUNg, APRIL 25 (DIPR): Coinciding with the celebration of the Moatsu festival, a National level Music & Dance Festival will be held at Mokokchung from May 1 to 3, 2014.

The event is organized by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) in collaboration with Mokok-

chung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC) and Mokokchung District Administration. On April 30, 134 Artistes from nine states, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Kolkota and Udaipur will arrive at Mokokchung.

In keeping with the

festivities, a Moatsu programme will be organized on 1st May in honour of the guests, while on 2nd & 3rd May (Evening) a Fusion concert and cultural programme will be held at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. The Artistes will also visit Chuchuyimlang village and Nagaland University, Lumami.

Advisor (Health) NEC Secretariat, Dr. Bamin Tada, his wife, officials and ABAM workers at ICH Mokokchung on April 23. (DIPR Photo)

MokokchUNg, APRIL 25 (DIPR): Advisor (Health) North East Council (NEC) Secretariat, Shillong, Dr. Bamin Tada during his visit to Mokokchung on April 23, inspected the ongoing projects funded by NEC at Impur Christian Hospital (ICH) and Woodland Nursing Home at Tsusapang Ward, Mokokchung.

A programme was held at ICH where Dr Bamin Data mentioned his gratefulness to learn that ICH, which is the first Hospital in Nagaland, has come across many hurdles. He appreciated the contribution made by the CBCNEI and ABAM in running the

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TUENsANg, APRIL 25 (DIPR): The Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Agricultural Technology Management Agency Tuensang conducted the interface meeting here at KVK Conference hall, Kuthur road on April 24.

Speaking at the meeting programme, Director Agriculture & SNO, ATMA Nagaland, Tekatushi Ao said that economic development should be uplifted by coordinating with the department concerned and questioned

the department whether the technology is reaching to the farmers or not. He also opined that convergence is very important for the success of agricultural production. The director also said that education should be imparted to the rural farmers for profits in the agricultural sector. He also urged upon the departments to have a vision and target in order to achieve their activities. Tekatushi further called upon all to maintain team work in every aspect for betterment

and progress.

Thungjamo DDA & I/c KVK and Dr. Amenla LTO & I/c ATMA also delivered introductory speeches at the programme. The overview of activities was highlighted by KVK and ATMA Tuensang. Earlier, the programme was chaired by L. Butang, DAO Tuensang while welcome address was delivered by Mishento Ghap, DHO & PD, ATMA Tuensang. Vote of thanks was proposed by Tokiho Achumi SMS, KVK.

GPF Final payment cases settled upto March uploaded

DIMAPUR, APRIL 25 (MExN): All retired state government officials are informed that GPF Final payment cases settled upto the month of March 2014 have been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website.

Pensioners may log on to this Office website at www. agnagaland.gov.in by clicking at Felicitation and GPF Felicitation or by directly clicking on the Sticky Note written “Click here to view list of settled GPF final payment cases.”

An Online Grievance Redressal System is functioning in this Office and can be viewed on this Of-

fice website. Any person having grievance with any Entitlement functions (GPF, Pension, Payslips & Loan) discharged by the Office of the Accountant General (A&E) can record his/her grievance online.

Along with text of the grievance, relevant documents can also be uploaded. Acknowledgments would be provided both via SMS and e-mail, along with status updates via SMS. They can also write to the Deputy Accountant General (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi or email at kahoto_j@yahoo. co.in or agaenagaland@ cag.gov.in for immediate

redressal of their grievances.

This is also to intimate all serving State government officials once again, that a special drive for missing credit adjustment and balance transfer cases has been initiated in this Office w.e.f. September.2013.

Therefore,complaint if any of non-adjustment of missing items may be submitted indicating Receipt number and Account Number for immediate redressal and action at this end.

This was informed in a press release issued by Accounts Officer, Information System Cell.

hospital and rendering service to the needy for many decades. Assuring that NEC would help improve the hospital in any ways possible, the Advisor urged the concern authority to give their best effort in maintaining the hospital by judiciously using whatever fund is received.

Meanwhile, Dr Bamin Tada during interactions at Woodland Nursing Home mentioned that in North East Region especially in the tribal areas, Super Specialty Hospital is needed.

He assured that he would do everything possible to help upgrade the hospitals in the region. Dr Bamin also mentioned his appre-

ciation towards the proprietor of Woodland Nursing Home, Dr J T Walling for his effort and dedication in single handedly managing the Hospital since 1978, which he said is indeed an encouragement for the posterity and especially for those who are in the Medical Field.

Dr. J T Walling also thanked the Advisor for showing his concern in visiting the hospital and mentioned his gratefulness towards the NEC for all the support extended towards upgrading the Hospital. Executive Secretary ABAM, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger delivered the welcome address.

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IMFL worth 10 lakhs seized WokhA, APRIL 25 (DIPR): Wokha Police acting on a tip off seized a Truck loaded with illegal IMFL, bearing registration AS-05C-3724 on April 23. The vehicle carrying the consignment was suspected to be proceeding towards Wokha from Merapani. The driver managed to escape and abandoned the vehicle on the road side. Altogether 600 cases of different brands of liquor were seized. 450 case of MC Rum, 100 cases of Beer and 50 cases of MC Whisky.

The consignment is estimated to be about 10 lakhs. In this connection a case was registered at Wokha Police Station under Section 44 NLTP, Case. NO-23/14. The seized items were destroyed on April 24 at Wokha in presence of District Administration, Police and Prosecuting staff.

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kohIMA, APRIL 25 (DIPR): The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Personnel ‘A’ Branch) in a notification stated that in the interest of public service, Government of Nagaland has transferred and posted the following IAS/NCS officers with immediate effect: Dellirose Sakhrie, IAS, Additional Secretary, Social Welfare Department, is transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department. She shall hold temporary charge of Health & Family Welfare Department till the Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department returns from election duty. Consequently Beiu Angami, NCS, Secretary, Social Welfare Department and Health & Family Welfare Department is relieved of Health & Family Welfare Department.

Tuensang DPDB meeting held TUENsANg, APRIL 25 (DIPR): District Planning and Developmental Board held a meeting on April 24 at DC Conference hall Tuensang. The meeting was chaired by Tuensang Deputy Commissioner, Mhabemo. The construction of Childrens’ Park at Tuensang was discussed and decided to start the construction and find the appropriate location. The meeting also discussed the agendas on giving grand-in-aid and decided to take up St. James School, Shamator, and Montessori Kids Care School, Tuensang, for grand-in-aid as proposed. The meeting also discussed and approved upgrading Christian Hills School, Tuensang, from class 6 to class 8. The meeting concluded with the departmental reviews and updates.

State Pediatricians hold annual conference

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DIMAPUR, APRIL 25 (MExN): Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Nagaland State Branch on Friday held its 4th annual conference at Hotel Acacia Dimapur and discussed various diseases and sicknesses related to children.

During the programme, Dr. Chuba Longchar NMHRC, Dimapur delivered power point presentation on ‘Childhood Tuberculosis- Approach to diagnosis and treatment.’

He said Tuberculosis was the most common cause of infection related deaths worldwide and added that it needed political and administrative commitment to eradicate the disease.

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President, IAP, Nagaland, Dr. Tokuho Chishi delivers keynote address during the annual conference of Nagaland Pediatricians in Dimapur on Friday. (Morung Photo)

During the second ses- and when to refer’ was also sion of medical education, discussed by the participata topic on ‘Common Surgi- ing Pediatricians. cal Condition in Children President, IAP, Naga-

land, Dr. Tokuho Chishi chaired the programme and highlighted the activities of the Academy. Pedia-

tricians in Nagaland were urged to take active part in future activities of the IAP Nagaland.

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Heatwave in NE affects power generation, crops Ag A rtA L A / g u wA H At I , APrIL 25 (IANS): A heatwave, coupled with absence of rain, has affected power generation and crop production besides affecting normal life in the northeastern region. "The heat wave is likely to continue for some more days as rainfall is expected by this monthend," a meteorological department official told IANS. According to officials, the maximum temperature during the past one week in Guwahati and Agartala was between 37 and 41 degrees Celsius, while in the capital cities of other northeastern states it was 27 to 35 degrees Celsius. The electricity crisis has further worsened due to prolonged dry spells leading to falling water levels in rivers and reservoirs of all the major hydel power projects. Also, drinking water supply, irrigation facilities and industrial activities have become irregu-

lar across the region.

Tripura's Power Minister Manik Dey said: "Most of the hydel power plants in the region reduced generation to a large extent due to severe shortage of water in their reservoirs, making the situation worse. Gas and coal based power projects also sharply reduced generation capacity due to numerous reasons." The minister said after the four-month monsoon period (June to September) last year, rainfall has been scanty. He also said the water flow in the major and medium rivers has decreased enormously.

He said this has affected seasonal crop productions, specially vegetable cultivation. "If there is no rainfall in the next one week, crop production would suffer damage," agriculture scientist Baharul Islam Majumder told reporters, adding rainfall during the monsoon season would be less than normal.

Gotmare's driver and bodyguard sustained bullet injuries and were admitted to a hospital, he added. "The district police are still investigating to ascertain which (militant) group carried out the Thursday attack," he said, adding security personnel have been combing the area to nab the attackers. This is the second attempt on Gotmare's life. Sus-

A woman shields her baby from the sun with her sari, as she walks on the bank of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday. (AP)

pected Garo National Liberation Army militants had Jan 17 fired at his vehicle in Adugre, six km from Baghmara. Gotmare has sought clarification from the government about scaling down his security cover. "How come the so called 'dacoits' are so daring to directly shoot at my vehicle when it is conspicuous by the beacon and the name plate on it," he asked.

Tension along India-Bangladesh border

AgArtALA, APrIL 25 (IANS): Tension prevailed Friday along the India-Bangladesh border in this northeastern state in the wake of some Bangladeshi nationals kidnapping two Indians from southern Tripura, officials here said.

"Seven Indians were working in their rubber gardens outside the border fencing at Rajnagar area in southern Tripura (190 km south of the state capital) on Thursday when Bangladeshi nationals took away two Indians just before evening. Five Indians managed to escape and reported the matter to the BSF (Border Security Force)," a Tripura police spokesman told reporters.

The BSF have asked their counterparts Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to repatriate the kidnapped Indians.

A flag meeting between the officials of BSF and BGB is likely to be held regarding this matter.

There are paddy fields, rubber gardens and other cultivable lands that fall on the other side of the fencing as, according to international norms, the barbed wire fencing was erected 150 yards from the zero line along the India-Bangladesh border.

The Indian villagers, after taking permission from the BSF, go every day to their fields and gardens outside the fencing through specified gates, which are operated by the BSF for notified periods.

Tripura shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh and some parts of the border area remain unfenced. The mountainous terrain and dense forests make the border porous and vulnerable to illegal migrants and intruders crossing over.

Indefinite bandh imposed along Old Cachar road

IMPHAL, APrIL 25 (NNN): Indefinite bandh has been imposed along Old Cachar Road which lies under Tamenglong district from midnight of April 25 following the twin attacks by villagers on the commuters. Two vehicles including a passenger service have been dismantled by armed unidentified persons near Zoujangtek, a Kuki village, which lies along the Old Cachar road.

A DI mini truck used as a public transport carrying passengers bearing registration number MN06L-2908 and a hired jeep numbered MN05-4012 have been damaged by the armed persons. While the DI mini truck was attacked when coming from Khoupum towards Bishnupur at around 8:30 in the morning of April 24, the jeep was attacked the day before at around 7 am.

The driver of the DI mini truck has been identified as one James Kamei (28), s/o Kumar Kamei from Nungshai village but presently staying at New Lambulane, Checkon in Imphal.

He was severely injured after he was assaulted by the armed persons, according to James Kamei while talking to media persons today during a press meet held at Manipur Press Club.

Regarding the other incident, the driver of the jeep identified as one Philip Pamei (33), s/o Gaithaorei of Nungshai village, was also hurt in the attack. In this connection with, the Nungshai village authority along with the drivers association along Imphal-Khoupum road has urged the concern departments to book the culprits involved immediately.

DIBrugArH, APrIL 25 (tNN): Police arrested two persons in connection with the recent murder of Chandreswar Dihingia, an employee of Singlijan tea estate in Dibrugarh district.

Dibrugarh additional SP Hiranya Barman, who led the operation on Thursday, said the accused, Sanjib Kujur and Minuj Dhan, claimed to be members of National Social Council of Adivasi (NSCA), a little-known Adivasi militant outfit.

The outfit first hit the headlines when it claimed responsibility for the murder of tea tribe leader, and former Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha general secretary, Niranjan Patra. Patra was shot dead inside his house in Sekoni tea estate in Nagaon district on January 17.

"Sanjib Kujur, who claims to be the finance secretary of the outfit, was picked up from Moran around 6 pm on Wednesday, while Minuj Dhan was taken into custody from Lahowal at 4 pm.

Both are residents of Singlijan tea estate. They have named one Zaru Lohar as the commander of the outfit.

We're trying to extract the names of the other members. It seems to be a ramshackle group, comprising 12-14 individuals," said Barman. A case was registered against the accused at Dibrugarh police station.

Dihingia (49), who lived alone in Singlijan tea estate, had been found lying in front of his quarter on the morning of April 12.

Locals had assumed he had suffered a stroke and had taken him to Assam Medical College and Hospital, where he was declared dead. During autopsy, doctors discovered a tiny wound on the back of Dihingia's head.

On further examination, a bullet from a .22 mm pistol was found lodged inside the victim's skull.

The victim's family, comprising his wife and two collegegoing daughters, are Tinsukia residents.

'Accidental' shooting by cops triggers tension in Imphal

IMPHAL, APrIL 25 (tNN): An 18-year-old youth was accidentally shot at by the police in Imphal, triggering tension among locals. The youth was being interrogated inside a jeep for his alleged role in a police vehicle theft when the bullet was accidentally fired at him.

The Manipur Muslim Council (MMC) has sought punishment for the guilty and adequate compensation. The youth, Muhammad Rashid aka Boycha of Kwakta village in Bishnupur district, was picked up by the police from the Hatta area in Imphal in connection with a vehicle theft.

While he was being quizzed inside a bullet-proof jeep, one of the commandos accidentally fired a bullet at his chest, a source said. He was rushed to the private Shija Hospital here where he is battling for his life.

The youth was charged with vehicle theft by the police. He had apparently stolen the vehicle from the parking area of a private hospital near North AOC

here a few days ago.

"Any crime committed by an individual should be tried and punished by a court of law. The cops cannot take law into their own hands," MMC general secretary Hajir Arafat Ali said on Thursday.

"The guilty commandos should be given a fitting punishment for their negligence and highhandedness," said the MMC leader. The council members will visit the boy at the hospital where he is being treated in the intensive care unit.

The All Manipur Muslim Students' Organization (AMMSO) also demanded immediate action against the commandos. "We will submit a memorandum to the government on Thursday evening," said AMMSO president Md Farid Khan.

The incident happened barely two months after a man was found dead in a suspicious manner in police custody in Imphal West. The family of the deceased had accused the police of torturing the individual.

Army Recruitment at Senapati FuNeRAl SeRVIce

KOHIMA, APrIL 25 (MExN): An Army Recruitment Rally will be held at Football Ground, Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Leimakhong, Senapati District, Manipur, from May 15 to 25 for enrolment of male candidates into the Indian Army.

A press release from Lt. Col. Emron Musavi, PRO, Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing), informed that the recruitment is primarily for the youth of Nagaland and Manipur into the Indian Army. Vacancies are available for candidates from Manipur and Nagaland, for soldier General Duty, Technical, clerk / Store Keeper Technical / inventory manager and tradesmen categories. For the rest of the five NE States, rally is open only for soldier clerk / store keeper technical / inventory manager and soldier technical categories, PIB informed.

The press note informed that the rally will commence on May 15 for soldier general duty and tradesman categories for candidates of Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur Districts; May 16 for

Senapati, Tamenglong, and Ukhrul Districts; May 17 for Chandel, Churachandpur, and Thoubal Districts; May 18 for Kohima, Wokha, Zunheboto, Dimapur, Peren, and Phek Districts; and May 19 for Kiphire, Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, and Longleng Districts. On May 19, candidates only from Nagaland and Manipur in the categories of sons of servicemen / ex-servicemen / war widows, sportsmen, and NCC cadets, can appear for all categories and retired servicemen can appear for re-enrolment into DSC. On May 20, candidates from all NE States can appear for soldier clerk / store keeper technical / inventory manager and soldier technical categories.

Written exam for all categories except soldier clerk / store keeper technical / inventory manager will be conducted at Leimakhong on May 25. Negative marking has been introduced for all categories. Candidates will get 2 marks for every correct answer and half marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

For Soldier General

Duty, the age limit is 17 ½ to 21 years with education qualification 8th Class pass for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from the state of Nagaland and Manipur, and Class 10th pass for all other candidates including Gorkhas. For soldier clerk / store keeper technical / inventory manager and tradesmen categories age limit is 17 ½ to 23 years. For technical categories, the requirement is Class 12th pass with specific requirements of subjects and marks for each category. The educations qualification for soldier tradesmen / house keeper is Class 8th pass and for washer man is Class 10th pass. Specific details can be checked from the nearest ARO. PIB stating that recruitment in the Indian Army is transparent, fair, and automated, cautioned candidates against falling prey to touts. PIB advised candidates to report about touts / agents who approach them by giving false hopes of enrolment to the nearest police station or to Director Recruiting, ARO Rangapahar, at 03862-248845.

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Arunachal sanctions Rs 20 lakh as ex-gratia to poll victim

ItANAgAr, APrIL 25 (PtI): The East Siang district administration has granted Rupees twenty lakh as ex-gratia to the family of assistant teacher Mathew Dabi who died while on polling duty during the April 9 Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. Deputy Commissioner of the district Nidhi Srivastava sanctioned the amount yesterday which would be handed over to Bater Lollen Dabi, wife of the deceased, official sources said here today. Mathew went missing from Siine village under Pangin assembly constituency on April 9 last where he was deputed as polling official.

However, police recovered his body from a deep gorge near Siine village on April 17, eight days after he went missing. Conveying her condolence to the bereaved family, the DC expressed deep shock and grief and said that police investigation and magisterial enquiry were underway to ascertain the cause of death, the sources said.

IAS officer in Meghalaya attacked Two held for tea worker's murder in Dibrugarh

SHILLONg, APrIL 25 (IANS): A senior IAS official in Meghalaya had a narrow escape when unidentified militants attacked him, a police official said Friday. Chinmay P. Gotmare, the district magistrate of South Garo Hills, was attacked Thursday night at Sibbari, bordering Bangladesh, Meghalaya police chief Peter Hanaman told IANS.

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4 militants arrested in Manipur

IMPHAL, APrIL 25 (PtI): Four militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested during a massive combing operation in interior village in Imphal East District of Manipur, police said today. Following reports of movement of ultras, personnel of 16th Assam Rifles Battalion launched a search operation at Lamboi Khul area yesterday and arrested the four militants.

They were involved in the recruitment of youths in the outfit and have been handed over to the police. More than 50 militants have so far been arrested by central para military and police this year in Manipur.

New ADG for NE NCC Directorate

KOHIMA, APrIL 25 (MExN): Major General U. S. Dadu of the Corps of Engineers has taken over as the Additional Director General (ADG) of National Cadet Corps Directorate, North Eastern Region (NER), at Shillong. A press release from Lt. Col. Emron Musavi, PRO, Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing), informed that Maj. Gen. Dadu has been posted from the College of Military Engineering, Pune, where he was the Dean and Deputy Commandant of the College and has held many prestigious appointments during his illustrious career.

Dadu has expressed his gratitude to the State Governments of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, for the support and assistance to the premiere youth organisation of the country and is sanguine of continued support from the State Governments to NCC in future. The ADG has expressed his appreciation in particular to the energetic youth of the NE for their whole hearted response and commitment towards NCC activities in the region. The ADG exhorted the officers, staff, soldiers, civilians, teachers and students in NCC in NRR to strive for excellence towards the achievement of overall NCC goals, the PRO stated.

ST. JOHN HIGHER SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL DIPHU ROAD, DIMAPUR-797112, NAGALAND ENTRANCE TEST FOR CLASS -11-SCIENCE (BOYS & GIRLS)-2014 (1) DATE OF ENTRANCE TEST : 9th May 2014 (Time:10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) (2) DECLARATION OF ENTRANCE TEST RESULTS: 12th May 2014 (Time: 10:00 A.M.) (3) SUBJECTS OF ENTRANCE TEST: MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE of class 10 standard.

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Facebook launches Newswire for journalists

washiNgtoN, april 25 (pti): Facebook has launched FB Newswire, with the aim to make it easier for journalists and newsrooms to find, share and embed newsworthy content from the popular social networking website in their work.

The FB Newswire is a Facebook page of hand-selected and journalistverified news stories from across Facebook’s platform, according to Andy Mitchell, director of news and global media partnerships at Facebook.

The newswire is designed to help journalists share and embed newsworthy Facebook content that is made public by its members such as photos, status updates and videos. “Every day, news is made on Facebook. More than one billion people use our platform

to discover, explore and participate in news-making events around the world,” said Mitchell.

“Today, we’re excited to announce FB Newswire, a resource that will make it easier for journalists and newsrooms to find, share and embed newsworthy content from Facebook in the media they produce,” Mitchell said.

Powered by Storyful, that is involved in social content discovery and verification for newsrooms, FB Newswire aggregates newsworthy content shared publicly on Facebook by individuals and organisations across the world for journalists to use in their reporting. This will include original photos, videos and status updates posted by people on the front lines of major events like protests, elections and sporting events. FB News-

wire is accessible on Facebook at Facebook.com/FBNewswire and on Twitter at @FBNewswire, and will be updated in real-time with content related to top news stories.

“In Storyful, we’re excited to have found a partner with a track record of understanding both the potential of the social web as a key resource for media as well as the tools that newsrooms need to utilise it,” said Mitchell.

Facebook is confident that their news expertise will help make it even easier for journalists to use compelling social content from Facebook in their news-gathering and reporting.

“News is finding a bigger audience on Facebook than ever before. Journalists and media organisations have become an integral part of Facebook,

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which is visible in features like Trending Topics, improvements to Pages, and recent changes to News Feed,” according to Mitchell.

DoCoMo heads for India exit

Nokia to name Rajeev Suri as next CEO on Tuesday

helsiNki, april 25 (reuters): Nokia, which is set to close the sale of its phone business to Microsoft, will on Tuesday name Rajeev Suri as its next CEO and outline its new strategy with a focus on its networks equipment business, a newspaper said on Friday.

Citing unnamed sources, daily Helsingin Sanomat said Nokia would also on Tuesday, along with its firstquarter results, announce how much cash it would pay out to shareholders.

Investors have been looking forward to hearing about Nokia’s next steps since it announced the 5.4 billion euro ($7.5 billion) Microsoft deal in September. Nokia said earlier this week it expected the deal to close on Friday after the companies had agreed to modify certain deal conditions.

46-year-old Suri, born in India, has been widely considered the leading candidate for the CEO post as in recent years he has helped the network division Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) turn profitable with a drastic restructuring plan and by ditching unprofitable businesses. The newspaper also said Nokia would over time abandon the name NSN. Nokia was not immediately available for comment.

tokyo/New Delhi, april 25 (reuters): Japanese telecoms giant NTT DoCoMo Inc said on Friday it was seeking to sell, likely at a deep discount, its stake in a loss-making Indian joint venture with diversified conglomerate Tata Group, bowing out of the world’s second-biggest mobile phone market.

DoCoMo’s exit from India after just five years highlights the difficulties both foreign and local telecom companies face in a fiercely competitive market, where carriers rely on cut-throat pricing to attract subscribers.

DoCoMo paid 266.7 billion yen ($2.61 billion) for a 26.5 percent stake in Tata Teleservices in 2009. Under the joint venture agreement with Tata, DoCoMo could sell its stake for about half of what it originally paid for the

stake or at a “fair market price”, whichever was higher.

“We invested in India because at the time we saw excellent growth prospects in emerging countries and we wanted to be involved there,” DoCoMo Chief Executive Kaoru Kato Kato told reporters after the company posted its earnings for the financial year ended March 31.

“We came to this decision (to sell) because the growth we’ve seen in five years is not what we expected,” he said. Tata Group and Tata Teleservices officials were not immediately available to comment.

Kato blamed the joint venture’s poor performance on a delay in introducing 3G mobile networks that can carry high-margin data services, as well as an alleged corruption scandal that saw several companies, including Tata

Teleservices, losing some or all of their zonal operating permits.

DoCoMo is one of several Japanese companies struggling with their investments in India, a rapidly growing market these firms had hoped would offset the effects of an ageing, and declining, population at home.

Pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo Co agreed this month to sell its stake in drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd after quality glitches led to its drugs barred from the United States, halving the value of its initial investment.

Japanese carmakers including Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor Corp’s unit Maruti Suzuki India have also experienced labor unrest at their factories in India, leading to production losses.

Maruti Suzuki banks on post-election boost after Q4 profit drops 36%

New Delhi/MuMbai, april 25 (reuters): Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is banking on India’s general election to stoke consumer sentiment and revive demand for vehicles, after the country’s biggest carmaker by sales posted its first profit decline in six quarters.

Maruti Suzuki, like Tata Motors Ltd and all other Indian automakers, has seen sluggish sales over the past two years as high inflation pushed up prices while slow economic growth prevented incomes from keeping pace.

Prospects of a pick-up in the economy after a new government is installed come mid-May could spur a marginal rise in car sales in the fiscal

year that started this month, according to an industry body.

“Like a lot of people in this country we are also hoping that post election results, post the new government there will be an improvement in conditions - sentiment will improve and there will again be a revival of the car market,” Chairman RC Bhargava said after an earnings briefing on Friday.

Maruti, controlled by Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp, said net profit fell 36 percent to 8 billion rupees ($131 million) in January-March, compared with the 9.10 billion rupees mean estimate of 18 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

The decline was steep because of a one-off gain in the year-earlier period, though it was exacerbated by reduced sales volume, higher promotional spending and compensation paid to dealers to offset

a price decline brought about by a tax cut.

Revenue fell 9.5 percent to 118.18 billion rupees.

Shares of Maruti closed 1.3 percent lower on Friday after falling as much as 3.3 percent, compared with a 0.8 percent loss in the BSE Index. Since the beginning of 2014, they have

risen 10.9 percent versus the benchmark’s 7.2 percent gain.

NEW MODELS Maruti is prepared for a demand recovery thanks to having a wide dealership network, a long reach in rural areas and a strong pipeline of new vehicles, the latest of which being the Celerio hatchback, analysts say.

“Maruti now embarks on its best-ever phase of new model launches with 14 new models over 2014-18.

Many of these are in new segments for the company, such as compact SUVs, crossovers, higher-end sedans and LCVs (light commercial vehicles),” said brokerage Nomura in a recent research note.

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“Thus, the growth visibility for Maruti appears high,” Mumbai-based analysts for Nomura said.

Maruti on Friday said without elaborating that it expects to launch three vehicles in the current fiscal year.

The company makes vehicles at factories in Manesar and Gurgaon and plans to seek shareholder approval to source vehicles from a plant to be set up by parent Suzuki.

Maruti changed some terms of the plan to satisfy investors who favoured in-house production, and Suzuki may have to invest an extra 30 billion rupees as a result, Bhargava said. He also said the shareholder vote would likely be after August-September.

he Easter Message of the Chief Secretary of Nagaland during the sunrise service held this year at the World War 11 cemetery Kohima was indeed thought provoking and commendable. Her message that had apparently emitted from her heart was plain and simple, devoid of any rhetoric or superfluous phrases. It does require a certain elements of courage and transparency to speak out the truths on some of the disturbing and often disgusting conditions of our State today and indeed she had displayed her courage and caliber in speaking out frankly on some painful truths that has taken our State into ransom. Yes, this writer too was also a part of that system only some time ago when the situation then was also not entirely heavenly.But then the kind of unaccountability to one’s performance and casual attitude of compromise to such a kind of unenviable situation where we are all trapped is quite unprecedented.It is indeed a matter of serious concern and also a worry for all the right thinking citizens.

One may admit to this harsh reality that in some areas of developmental works, our neighboring States, despite their own shares of shortcomings are doing better than our State. We talk so much about developments where a workforce of public servants including public leaders numbering more than one lakh as against a small population of twenty lakhs of our States are pressed into public service. The conditions of our roads, power, water-supply, and other facilities provided for the people however will speak out the stark realities on the ground.

We have also developed a habit of indulging in talks and gossips that are mostly colloquial in nature but in such process precious hours that would been fully utilizedare wasted. We boastfully talk without qualms about our vibrant and rich culture but one may also wonder whether some of the current harsh realities such as under performance, corruption, gun culture and extortion etc that are rampantly practiced today are also a part of this culture that we are so fond of talking. Let us not forget that, besides tribal festivals upon which we heavily depend as the mother of all cultures, in reality culture is the manifestation of our total at-

titude on value system, our behaviors, our likes and dislikes, and the way we live and think.

One alarming trend that has emerged out of the current situation in the State is the creation of individuals or groups that are bent on filling up their coffers by fishing in the troubled waters. We have reached a situation where dishonesty is becoming more paying than honesty. Currently one may find that the space of local papers are also filled with the reports on corruptions or omissions of commissions and that is followed the next day either by a denial or a rejoinder and the matter will end there. People have also developed the habit of reading such news items more for amusement but less with concern. Such issues rather reminds a reader of the story of night watchman where his reports were never taken seriously.

A student once asked his teacher why democracy is the cheapest form of Government.

The teacher replied, “Because it is a Government by talks”. We do talk a lot but indulging in mere talks will only lead us to having more talks but not actually solving the problems. All is not lost nevertheless. There are right thinking and capable people and organizations in our midst, though its numbers may be few to whom people can still look upon in rescuing them from drowning.

We should depend upon our confidence and capability to stand on our own feet and keepour chins up, instead of always running to Delhi to set our house in order. The problem is here and we should be capable of solving it.“The Land of Festivals” thus is in dire need of good people in serving the State, beside mere celebrations and promises. There is a popular phrase that reads, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”. There is no magic formula to set the whole house in order instantaneously but a beginning can always be made. We have reached a stage where there is a need to discuss on how to rise but less on how we fall. Our God is not helpless. He is in total command over the situation but perhaps He may be waiting for some good people, clean and honest leaders to sweep the dirt.

Tali Longkumer (IAS rtd)

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

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'Equality for women DoTA on Mangkolemba Sub Treasury means progress for all' Nagaland Chief Secretary graces KEH general conference

Lotha women attend the 6th general conference of Kyong Eloe Hoho held from April 24-25 at Don Bosco Youth Center, Wokha. Chief Secretary Banuo Z Jamir (Inset) graced the second day as the chief guest. (DIPR Photos)

Wokha, april 25 (Dipr): Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir today called upon the Lotha women for participation in all spheres, stating that countries with gender equality are more developed. Speaking on the second day of the 6th general conference of the Kyong Eloe Hoho (KEH) as chief guest, Banuo asserted, “Equality for women means progress for all.”

The Chief Secretary while highlighting the many changes of the 21st century observed that in order to bring changes in the traditional Naga society, women have bigger responsibilities and still have a long way to go. “The power of change is with us because we take care to educate the children at the most crucial change.”

Pointing out the literacy rate gap between male and female (5.95 percent), Banuo expressed that it shows

a positive trend while explaining that in developed advanced countries, there exist no gap between male and female and encouraged the gathering to achieve 100% literacy rate.

Stressing on language as an important factor in development of personal identity, Banuo Z. Jamir impressed upon the women folk to teach the mother tongue to their children.

Further, the chief guest observed that our culture/ language is of utmost importance for continuation of our history while reminding that our society does not have a written history.

Meanwhile, stating that the concept of house wife needs a change in the mentality of Naga society, Banuo described a women as a specialist in management where she acts as a financial manager, planner, food and nutrition specialist, accountant, doctor, cleaner,

cashier, peace maker, mediator, negotiator etc. “The value of a house wife is very expensive and no family could afford a housewife but women do it naturally without payment,” she said. Banuo exhorted the gathering to promote the value of housewife and expressed that it should start from women themselves.

She also expressed regret that women very often are critical amongst themselves and encouraged them to appreciate one another if they want women representative. “Concentrate on appreciation rather than being critical, to bring about change,” she added.

The chief secretary lauded the KEH for recognising women achievers in varied fields during the conference and for valuing the worth of women and for having sense of appreciation.

SDO (C) Wokha, Mhomo Tungoe, who also ex-

horted the women gathering, observed that women play a very crucial role for emergence of any good and healthy society. “To be loved and appreciated by the society, one needs to be honest, responsible and hardworking,” he maintained.

During the programme, KEH felicitated special awardees including Yanpvuo Tungoe, Chanbeni Kikon, Lolano Khuvung (APRO) IPR for being awarded Governor Gold Medal for distinguished service in her field of duty, and Y. Renchano Lotha (Female Health Worker), recipient of Governor Gold Medal.

Representatives from all the Eloe Hoho units, elders, and well wishers attended the general conference held under the theme “Women in a Changing Cultural Scenario” on April 24 and 25 at Don Bosco Youth Center, Wokha.

Schools celebrate World Earth Day in Peren pErEN, april 25 (mExN): Forest Department, Peren Division, organized World Earth Day in Peren with the theme “Green Cities” on April 22.

Students and teachers of Baptist English School and All Saints Higher Secondary School Peren participated in the celebration.

Deputy Commissioner

of Peren, Peter Lichamo, in his speech, encouraged students to participate in conservation and protection of forest for the survival of human kind.

While distributing ecoclub funds to the school eco-clubs under Peren Range, the DC reminded the State government’s declaration of Peren dis-

trict as green district, and further appealed to the public of Peren district to plant more seedlings in the existing forest. Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Peren declared Green Pledge during the function.

Meanwhile, Divisional Forest Officer Peren in his keynote address spoke

about the importance of the Earth Day and the necessity of sustainable forest management.

Dr. Senthil Kumar, IFS, DFO, Peren Division, Jalukie, in a press release has requested the remaining schools who have not received the eco-club fund to collect it from the DFO Office during office hours.

KVK conducts training for farmers in Henbenji kohima, april 25 (mExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kohima organized training for practicing farmers at Henbenji village on April 23. A press note informed that a total of 31 farmers from Henbenji and New Terogvoyu villages attended.

In the technical session, Agronomy Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Imtisenla spoke on the

topic “Weed management in field crops.” She explained on cultural weed control, biological weed control and chemical methods of weed control in field crops.

Horticulture Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Khekali Sema, speaking on the topic “Package and practices of large cardamon” emphasized the importance of its cultivation,

types of propagation, nursery management, cultivation practices, harvesting and post harvest management in cardamon.

Animal science Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Dr Temjenunugsang highlighted on the topic “Poultry farming.” He stressed on the strains of poultry birds to be selected, housing, management, nutrition, and health care measures

in poultry.

In another programme supported by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kohima and sponsored by Directorate of Maize Research, New Delhi, 12 farmers of Phenwenyu village under Tseminyu sub division were trained on maize production technologies at the Directorate of Maize Research, New Delhi, from March 29 to 31.

kohima, april 25 (mExN): The Department of Treasuries and Accounts (DoTA) has responded to the Mangkolemba Ao Tanur Telongjem (MALT), regarding shifting of the treasury functioning from Mokokchung Treasury to the newly completed Sub Treasury at Mangkolemba. The department, in a press note, stated that the decision to commence functioning of a treasury or sub treasury requires the prior clearance of the RBI. Without this clearance, it stated that a treasury or sub treasury cannot make any payments, even if notified as open by the state government.

It further clarified on the official order from the Principal Director, Department of Treasuries & Accounts dated February 13, 2014 wherein it was stated that “the SubTreasury Office building at Mangkolemba has been already completed and the functioning of the Sub-Treasury and its transactions will start with

effect from April 1, 2014.”

In this, the department informed that the order was addressed to the Branch Manager of the State Bank of India Mangkolemba, copies of which were also endorsed to the RBI Regional Office Guwahati, and the SBI Local Head Office, Guwahati.

The DoTA informed that the letter was issued to inform the Branch Manager of SBI Mangkolemba that construction of the SubTreasury office building has been completed, and the department plans to commence functioning from the-Sub-Treasury with effect from 1-4-2014.

It was also to request the SBI to explore the feasibility of taking over government transactions from the date indicated, from the ground floor of the new building.

The Department of Treasuries and Accounts informed that Mangkoremba Sub-Treasury was placed under suspension with effect from June 13, 1994 and transactions were shifted to Mokok-

DSSU extends support to SSA teachers Dimapur, april 25 (mExN): The Dimapur Sumi Students Union (DSSU) has demanded that the Nagaland state government and the Department for School Education immediately “imburse the pending salary of SSA Teachers.” Asserting that funds meant for salary to teachers for the months of December 2013 to March 2014 have already been sanctioned, the union demanded the reason for this “questionable delay.”

The union, in a press note, stated that this situation reflects the “irresponsible attitude of the concerned department,” and lamented that it has affected the teachers as well as the student community.

Reminding the authority that some government schools are non-functional due to agitation by the aggrieved teachers, the DSSU pointed out that this is against the Right to Education. It cautioned that the state government and

the education department “will be fully held responsible for this mess and for playing with the careers of thousands of students.”

D S S U P re s i d e nt, Hutoshe Kit’s and General Secretary, Kavito Ayemi stated that the future of Naga Society is in the hands of the teachers, as they take full responsibility in moulding and shaping students and their careers.

The DDSU further stated that SSA teachers “have been carrying out their duty with utmost dedication and sincerity.” “As such they deserved to be treated equally in line with any other departmental government employees, without any discriminations or bias,” it asserted.

The DSSU further extended its full co operation to the aggrieved SSA teachers association. Urging the authority to take action on the matter, the union cautioned that it will not hesitate to take up its own course of action.

Training centre lauds timely help Dimapur, april 25 (mExN): The faculty members and staff of Cooperative Training Centre, Medziphema conducted an “appreciative call” on April 24 to all the organizations and people whose timely actions contained the fire that broke out at the training centre on April 23, which completely burnt down the kitchen attached to the hostel.

A press release informed that the faculty members led by Bendangtula, Principal-in-charge visited 37 AR camp, Police Station Medzi-

phema and Fire brigade station Chumukedima as a goodwill gesture and appreciations for their humanitarian actions.

The principal-incharge and the staff of Cooperative Training Centre, Medziphema has conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to all the fire companies, volunteer firefighters and citizens from the surrounding communities for their “amazing effort, dedication, and their display of professionalism in fighting a terrible fire in the campus.”

Monitoring and inspection of IWMP in Wokha district Wokha, april 25 (Dipr): The Board of Directors of the Department of Land Resources led by Director Mhathung Yanthan and accompanied

by Joint Director Kuryie Peinyue, Deputy Director & Supervisory Officer Albert Ngullie, Deputy Director A. Pangjung Jamir and Deputy Director C. Vanchamo Ngullie toured Wokha district for scheduled monitoring and field inspection programme from April 10 to 12.

On April 10, a marathon meeting with Wokha staff was held where WDT of IWMP-I to IWMP-X concerned made a PowerPoint presentation.

Explaining the motive of Integrated Watershed

Management Programme (IWMP) and its declaration as National Flagship programme, the Director pointed out various corrections and rectifications required in the implementation approach.

Meanwhile, acknowledging the efforts made by the staff of Wokha for successfully carrying out the project, he requested the staff to be more responsible and put more efforts to be at par with National level, but most importantly for the benefits of watershed community. The team along with DPO and staffs later headed to Yikhum Village Project Site and camped for the night.

On April 11, the team visited project sites of Me-

shangpen, Tsopo, Chudi, Longtsung, Morakjo, Mekokla and Akuk villages.

On April 12, they visited Lio Longidang/Longtseri and ended the tour program at Pangtong Village project site. In all the visited watershed villages, an official meeting was held at the village with Village Councils and project functionaries such as Watershed Committees, farmers and SHGs, followed by field inspection.

During the official meetings, Director Mhathung Yanthan spoke on ‘how to uplift rural economy through IWMP and to do away with traditional jhum practices’ and further requested the watershed community to be more

dedicated while acknowledging their active participation that has made the Department proud.

Joint Director Kuryie Peinyue also pointed out that it is only through unity that the way to development is paved. He therefore urged upon the gathering to be united to bring any developmental changes in the society.

Deputy Director Albert Ngullie, as the supervisory officer of Wokha requested the watershed community to be more participatory and encouraged the farmers to come forward in addressing their needs and difficulties. Deputy Director Pangjung citing example of his village on rubber farming shared

the do’s and don’ts in the techniques of rubber plantation.

Deputy Director C. Vanchamo Ngullie, who was then the DPO during the first implementation of IWMP in Wokha, specifically marked the development in progress which is now entirely a different picture than it was five years ago. Calling upon the watershed community to keep up the pace of transformation, he challenged the watershed community to what extent they could do to bring a wave of change in Nagaland through IWMP. At Yikhum Village, it was reported that, IWMP was implemented when the village was undergoing a crucial socio-eco-

nomic period. Today, IWMP is the talk of the village, which has ultimately revived the youth to work culture. At Lio-Longidang and Longtsiri Village, it was revealed that there is now only sizeable jhum land after implementation of IWMP, and tea plantation has remarkably improved the economy of the community. At Pangtong Village, jhum yield sustained only a quarter of year and with no other avenues for livelihood, they were entirely dependent on others. Today, with the implementation of IWMP, many livelihood avenues have been created and their livelihood activity is now concentrated within the village.

chung Treasury, when a robbery occurred at the sub treasury on May 10, 1994. The sub treasury at the time was functioning as a Non-Banking SubTreasury, in which the Treasury acts as the custodian of the RBI currency chest. It stated that the RBI has now stopped issuing new permits for such Non-banking Treasuries, and that the Sub-Treasury can commence functioning from Mangkolemba only after SBI takes over government transactions with a currency chest at their Mangkolemba branch. This requires prior clearance of the RBI. It further said that RBI clearance is given only after the currency chest is inspected and prescribed specifications are satisfied.

Department of Treasuries and Accounts informed that the department has been pursuing the matter with the RBI and SBI since 2004, the year in which the Reserve Bank of India had intimated its decision to close all currency chests attached to Sub Treasur-

ies. It stated that the Finance Department had on May 4, 2011, authorized SBI Mangkolemba to conduct State Government transactions, following which a request was made by the Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts to the SBI Regional Office, Dimapur, to expedite the process.

Subsequently, the RBI on January 9, 2012, gave its clearance to the SBI Branch of Mangkolemba to transact State Government business. Since then, it stated that the Department of Treasuries & Accounts has been regularly reminding the SBI to expedite taking over transactions by conversion of their branches to currency chest branches.

The DoTA reiterated that resuming functioning of the Sub-Treasury will depend on the steps taken by SBI to obtain RBI approval for a currency chest and that the decision to resume transactions from Mangkolemba Sub-Treasury does not lie with the state government.

MEx FILE Power cut in Dimapur today Dimapur, april 25 (mExN): Executive Engineer, Dimapur Electrical Division, Er. Moameren has clarified that the date of shut down of power under SDO (E) No. I and SDO (E) No.III from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm should be read as April 26 and not as published in the local dailies on April 25.

NSCN (IM) informs Dimapur, april 25 (mExN): MIP-NSCN (IM) has informed everyone that the assignment previously held by Setotsi, Leacy, USR (United Sangtam Region) has been withdrawn by the regional authorities with immediate effect. Therefore, all have been requested to contact Chopise, Leacy and Kehoi, Leacy for any official task. One may contact the following numbers for information and clarification: 9612074051, 9862129843.

Ighanumi Students’ Union condemns April 13 murder ZuNhEBoTo, april 25 (mExN): The Ighanumi Students’ Union has vehemently condemned the April 13 incident at Ghatashi where one Kaito Assumi of Mukalimi Village “ruthlessly murdered” Kuhovi Swu of Ighanumi Village. A press release from the union’s president Lovito Swu and general secretary Qhevito Swu stated that the deceased bore bite marks and injuries at the back of the head. The union expressing dissatisfaction over the law enforcing agencies and district administration for “being indifferent to the incident and remaining oblivious even after a lapse of more than ten days after the incident,” lamented that “justice has been delayed hence denied.” The union urged the authority to look into the matter at the earliest by awarding befitting punishment to the accused and his sympathizers. The union further urged neighbouring villages not to be misled by hearsays but join hands in the fight for justice.

Consultative meet of Chakhesang frontal organizations kohima, april 25 (mExN): A consultative meeting of the frontal organizations of the Chakhesang people will be held on April 30 at Mini Tourist Lodge, Pfutsero at 10:00 AM. All Chakhesang Cultural Organization (CCO) executive officials including advisory members and officials/ representatives from Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute, attire committee, CPO, CYF, CMA have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

The programme has already been officially dispatched to all concerned in this regard. Agendas for discussion include Chakhesang Cithici (Morung) at Kisama, CCRI building plot, CPO resolution on traditional culture, 2000 and on modification/misuses of Chakhesang traditional attires. This was stated in a release issued by CCO general secretary Dr. Zokho Venuh.

Officiating promotions of NCS officers kohima, april 25 (Dipr): The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Personnel ‘A’ Branch) in a notification has stated that in the interest of public service, the Government of Nagaland has order officiating promotion of the following NCS officers with effect from date of taking over charge: From Special Selection Grade to Super-Time Scale in the Pay Band PB-4 (37400-67000) with Grade Pay of Rs. 10000/: Name of officer - L. Yantsowo Lotha; Present positing - Secretary, Soil & Water Conservation. From Higher Selection Grade to Special Selection Grade in the Pay Band PB-4 (37400-67000) with Grade Pay of Rs. 9900/-: Name of officer – Alan Gonmei; Present positing – Director, DUDA. From Selection Grade to Higher Selection Grade in the Pay Band PB-4 (37400-67000) with Grade Pay of Rs. 8900/-: Name of officer – V. Maria Yanthan; Present positing – JRC, Guwahati.

ClarifiCation Apropos the article “RCN responds to NTC statement” which appeared in this daily on April 25, president of Rongmei Council Nagaland (RCN) James Akham has clarified that in the last paragraph which stated “The genuine pride being focused by NTC as published on August 21, 2014…,” the date should be read as April 21, 2014. He has expressed regret and apologized for the same.

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A French economist's grim view of wealth gap I

n a new book, Thomas Piketty, the French economist who helped popularize the notion of a privileged 1 percent, sounds a grim warning: The U.S. economy has begun to decay into the pattern of aristocratic Europe of the 19th century.

Hard work will matter less, inherited wealth more.

The fortunes of the few will unsettle the foundations of democracy.

The research Piketty showcases in his book, "Capital in the 21st Century," has set the economics field ablaze. Supporters cite his work as proof that the wealth gap must be narrowed. Critics dismiss him as a left-wing ideologue.

Digging through 300 years of economic data, tax records, 19th century novels and modern TV shows, Piketty challenges the assumption that free markets automatically deliver widespread prosperity.

Instead, he writes, the rich will get richer, and everyone else will find it nearly impossible to catch up.

Investments in stocks, bonds, land and buildings — the "capital" in his title — almost always grow faster than people's wages.

By its nature, capitalism fuels inequality and can destabilize democracies, Piketty argues.

Economists once viewed the three decades after World War II as proof of capitalism's ability to build and share wealth.

Piketty counters that the period was a historical outlier, a result of two world wars and the Great Depression leveling the fortunes of the old establishment.

In 2012, the top 1 percent of U.S. households received 22.5 percent of the nation's income, the most since 1928. Piketty thinks higher taxes on wealth can curb inequality's spread.

He also thinks that sending more people to college and sharpening their skills through training could help slow the "inegalitarian spiral."

In an interview with The Associated Press, Piketty, 42, held forth on the "dangerous illusion" of the meritocracy, why China is unfairly blamed for flat U.S. wages and his fix for limiting inequality.

Bernard Condon, Christopher S. Rugaber and Josh Boak associated press Business Writers

This undated photo provided by Harvard Press shows French economist Thomas Piketty. In his new book, Piketty, who helped popularize the notion of a privileged 1 percent, sounds a grim warning: The U.S. economy is beginning to decay into the aristocratic Europe of the 19th century. (AP Photo)

Here are excerpts of the interview, edited for where 90 percent of the length and clarity: wealth belongs to a very tiny group. The demoQ: What is the impact cratic ideal has always of a growing wealth gap? been related to a modA: The main problem erate level of inequalto me is really the proper ity. I think one big reason working of our demo- why electoral democracy cratic institutions. It's just flourished in 19th century not compatible with an America better than 19th extreme sort of oligarchy century Europe is be-

ity can help fuel stronger growth.

A: When inequality gets to an extreme, it is completely useless for growth. You had extreme inequality in the 19th century, and growth was not particularly large.

Because the growth rate of productivity was 1 to 1.5 percent per year (in 19th century Europe), and it was much less than the rate of return to wealth, which on average was 4 to 5 percent, the consequence was huge inequality of wealth. It's important to realize that innovation and growth in itself are not sufficient to moderate inequality of wealth.

Q: Are we automatically on a course that leads us back to the Gilded Age? A: Nobody knows. The main message of the book is that there is no pilot cause you had more equal in the plane. There is no distribution of wealth in natural process that guarantees that this is going to America. stop at an acceptable level.

Q: Your research Q: Would inequality shows that profits on investments — capital — matter if wages were still increase faster than wag- growing for the middle es and economic growth. class?

A: There are two big But a lot of people think greater inequal- forces that are squeezing

Mandela knew when to talk and when to fight

the middle class. One is the rise of the very top executive compensation, which implies that the share of labor income going to the middle and lower class is shrinking. That has been quite spectacular in the U.S. The other force we see is that the share of a country's income going to labor tends to decline when the share that goes to capital is rising.

Q: You call meritocracy a "dangerous illusion."

That goes against how a lot people think the U.S. economy works.

A: Our modern democratic ideal is based on the hope that inequalities will be based on merit more than inheritance or luck.

Sometimes, meritocratic arguments are used by the winners of the game to justify the role of unlimited inequality. I don't think there is any serious evidence that we need to be paying people more than 100 times the average wage in order to get highperforming managers.

Q: People in Europe and the United States have a nostalgic view of the post-World War II period. We saw growing

Q: Why do you think a wealth tax would address the destabilizing force of rising inequality?

A: Instead of having a flat tax on real estate property, you would have a progressive tax on individual net worth. You would reduce the property tax for the people who are trying to start accumulating wealth.

Q: Every American politician says education is the answer to inequality and immobility. Is more education the an-

Diabetic care

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trolling you. Proper education can lower a person’s average blood sugar and prevent emergencies like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar ) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar ).

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elson Mandela’s death has generated a world-wide outpouring of emotion and analysis. I have been caught up in this outpouring, and have been inspired to reflect on what we can learn from the life of this remarkable man.

I first came to South Africa in 1991, one year after Mandela was freed from his 27 years in prison, to work on the sort of process that has been held up as Mandela’s singular contribution to the unexpectedly-peaceful transition away from apartheid: inclusive, empathetic, constructive dialogue among the parties to a conflict.

I came to facilitate the “Mont Fleur Scenario Exercise,” in which a heterogeneous team of thirty leaders from across South African society worked together to construct different possible narratives on how the transition could occur - politicians, businesspeople, trade unionists, academics, and activists; both black and white, from the opposition and the establishment. This exercise was one of many such dialogues and other formal and informal negotiations that cumulatively produced the transition. Motivated by this experience, I emigrated to South Africa in 1993, and have since led many efforts that have used multistakeholder dialogues to address complex social challenges both here and elsewhere.

But many times, including over the last few months, I have had to confront the fact that such dialogue is never, by itself, sufficient. In October, in my native country of Canada, I spent several days with environmental activists who were anguished by their failure to shift what they saw as the catastrophic energy and environmental policies of Canadian governments and corporations.

These activists thought that engaging in dialogue with such powerful and misguided opponents would entail unacceptable compromises.

Then in November, in Thailand, I spent a week in dialogue with political,

national prosperity that benefited everyone. Is it possible to get back to that?

A: It was really a transitory period due to very exceptional circumstances. Growth was extremely high, partly because of post-war reconstruction.

Also, growth was exceptionally high because population growth as a rule had been extremely large in the 20th century. This isn't really an option for policymakers. The other reason I think we should not be nostalgic is that part of the reason the inequalities were lower in the '50s and '60s is that the wars destroyed some of the inherited capital that were the sources of earlier inequality.

business, and civil society leaders, including both supporters and opponents of the Shinawatra government. I was alarmed when, at the end of my visit, both sides organized mass rallies (in which five people were killed), and anti-government demonstrators pushed their way into government buildings, demanding that the elected parliament be replaced by an appointed council.

In both of these situa-

Most of the stories being told about Mandela concern his extraordinary efforts as a practitioner of dialogue. But some of them have recalled that he was also a fighter. Before he went into prison, he led illegal marches and other campaigns against the apartheid government, and he was the first commander of the armed wing of the African National Congress. After he was released, both during

He understood that to effect social transformation, fighting is essential, but that if we take fighting too far then we risk destroying what we are trying to create. During the tough negotiations with the white minority government on how to effect the transition to democracy, he often reminded his ANC colleagues that if they acted aggressively they risked inheriting a ruined country.

He understood that talking is also essential, but that if we take dialogue too far then we risk compromising on what is most important to us. He refused to compromise on his paramount goals of democracy, equality, and freedom.

Mandela’s political brilliance, I think, is that he knew not only how but also when to fight and when to talk. He knew that when one of these strategies was at risk of being taken too far, it was time to employ the other, and that they needed to be alternated, again and again. This fluid, rhythmic alternation is like walking, placing your weight first on one foot and then the other. This is how Mandela succeeded in moving forward on his long walk to freedom. All of us who want to effect social transformation must learn to do the same.

To effect social transformation, fighting is essential, but if we take fighting too far then we risk destroying what we are trying to create tions, I was meeting with people who saw dialogue as futile. They thought that the best way to move their countries forward was to press their positions harder.

Their objective was to force their opponents to capitulate.

I returned home to South Africa at the beginning of December rattled and confused. Then Mandela died. Over the last week, though, in the many stories I have heard about him, I have re-learned something important about what it takes to address these kinds of complex challenges.

the negotiations leading up the 1994 elections and then during his presidential term, he often pushed forcefully against opponents from other political parties and from his own to advance his positions. Most people focus on stories about his postprison efforts at dialogue because they contrast so sharply with his pre-prison fighting, and because they think that such fighting was the normal and expected thing for him to continue to do.

But Mandela knew both how to fight and how to talk.

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. India and China together hold the largest number of diabetes with India being known as the diabetes capital of the world. There are now an estimate of more than 62 million patients with diabetes in India. It is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney failure and amputations of the foot or leg. It also puts people at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Diabetes is not like a disease, it’s just a metabolic disorder which is preventable and manageable, yet public awareness about the diabetes is very low and many people do not understand how to control their disease and prevent complications. Therefore, in order to manage diabetes properly, diabetic patient need to attend diabetic clinic where diabetic education and diabetic care is available.

Importance of Diabetes Education: Diabetes education is the cornerstone of diabetes management, because diabetes requires day to day knowledge of nutrition, exercise , monitoring and medication. Diabetic education, increases your knowledge, attitude and perception of the disease and its future consequences, and allows you to better incorporate education into your life and make the necessary changes to improve your lifestyle for a healthy living.

Who are the people that are involve in Diabetic Clinic: 1. Physician 2. Diabetes educator 3. Dietician 4. Physiotherapist /Podiatrist 5. Opthalmologist Benefits/advantages of diabetes education classes: Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires you to make multiple decisions throughout the day to successfully manage blood sugars and prevent diabetes related health problems. These problems include: *What to eat? *When to eat? *When to take medicine? *How to check blood sugar? *What to do for high or low sugar? *How to take care of your feet?

Diabetes education classes are the best way for you to learn the answers to these questions. It is an ongoing process that should be repeated either with a diabetes nurse educator or dietician. This allows the patients to keep up to date with their diabetes control. Diabetes education gives you the power to control your diabetes, so it doesn’t end up con-

How are the classes structured? *Classes are made up of small groups and also individual education is provided according to requirement. *20 to 30 minutes time is required for the first meet. *From second visit onward, diabetic educator will assess and re-enforce education and, if needed provide as per the requirement.

Main areas covered during diabetes education: *Pathphysiology(cause) of diabetes and types of diabetes: Those who attend the class are taught about pathophysiology, types and management of diabetes according to their needs and understanding level. *Diet: Nutritional assessment is used to determine what the individual with diabetes is able and willing to do. Nurse educator identify the area for dietary intervention and explain the meal pattern, meal plan, food exchanges and lifestyle modification according to the individual’s living standard, diet pattern and sugar level. *Exercise: Exercise is being increasingly recognized as a part of the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The benefit of exercise, its importance, types of exercise, duration and precautions to be taken are taught in the process of diabetic education. *Medications: There are different types of medicine to control diabetes mellitus and it is individualized according to the type of diabetes. Medicine dosage, timing and regularity of treatment and complications which can arise due to diabetes are taught by the diabetic educator. *Insulin therapy: The practical aspect of insulin therapy becomes very important and are discuss and demonstrated well in detail. Insulin storage, insulin syringes, reuse and disposal of syringes, syringe alternatives such as pen like devices and insulin-containing cartridges, sites for insulin administration, factors that affect rate of insulin absorption and complications of insulin therapy are taught to those who are dependent on insulin. *Self Blood Glucose Monitoring (SBGM): Since regular monitoring of blood glucose is necessary, use of glucometer (a machine use to check sugar) is demonstrated and frequency of its use are taught to the patient so that they can manage such things at home confidently. *Self care: The education class also cover the importance of eye care and dental care since diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition. *Diabetic complications: The possible short term complications such as Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and Hyperglycaemia (high blood

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

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A: This is the most powerful equalizing force in the long run. But it's not enough. You need both education and taxation.

Q: How did watching U.S. TV shows like "House," ''Bones," ''West Wing" and "Damages" help you with this book?

A: They tell us stories about how you can get rich, get poor, etc.

The people who are heroes of the series, many of them have Ph.Ds. They represent the model of skill-based inequality. ...

(The shows are) like novels in the 19th century.

They're able to show in an extreme way a kind of deep justification or deep criticism of the inequality structure.

Q: Your critics see you as pushing a political agenda about class divide.

A: This is a book about historical facts. People can do what they want to do with it. The book has four parts, and Part No. 4 is about policy implications. ... To me, this isn't the most important part.

If you disagree with these 100 pages, that's fine. The whole purpose of the first 500 pages is to help people to make their own conclusions.

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sugar ) awareness, its remedy and management are taught as well as long term complications such as retinopathy (eye problem), nephropathy (Kidney problem ) and neuropathy (nerve problem). *Diabetic foot care: High blood glucose in diabetes causes nerve damage and poor blood flow which can result in foot problems that can lead to amputation of leg and foot.

For early diagnosis and prevention of such complications, foot examination and nerve function test is done from the first visit . *Documentation: Detail assessment and documentations are maintain for every individual, so that the disease progress is well recorded and the education team has a clear knowledge about their diabetes patient’s progress and give care as per needed. *Education Booklet: A small leaflet which contents information regarding diabetes and its management, diet and foot care are provided to the patient. Also diabetic diary is provided to record blood sugar for those who have glucometer (a small handy machine which is use to check blood sugar).

Do I need diabetes education if I see my doctor regularly?

It’s a good idea to see a diabetic educator atleast every 3 months even if it is in good control to be sure you are on track with your diabetes care. The educator works together with your physician to ensure you have the skills and knowledge required to manage diabetes. As a result of research and technology innovations, you may benefit from seeing an educator to learn the latest about nutrition guidelines, new glucometers, new medications, or improved insulin delivery devices.

I’ve had diabetes for 15 years. Can I still benefit from diabetes education classes?

Since diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition, it’s very likely that the strategies used to manage it will need to be adapted overtime.

Likewise, other health conditions of lifestyle changes may impact how you care for your diabetes. Attending diabetes education classes will help you to stay current on the best treatments and guidelines available now .

How can I get Diabetic Education? *Make an appointment where there is diabetic clinic and walk in.

Conclusion: Diabetes is unlike other diseases such as TB , Malaria, Typhoid etc, where medication along can often times successfully treat it. There are a lot of other components to diabetes such as : The diabetes disease process, nutritional management, physical activity, medications , glucose monitoring and psychosocial adjustment. Thus, diabetes education and self management training should be done with the team.

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Robots, offshoring, WhatsApp and the inequality question Niranjan Rajadhyaksha | Livemint

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he deterioration in the distribution of incomes is a growing worry. The economic thinking on this issue is more nuanced than the political rhetoric Economics intersects with science fiction in the Foundation novels by Isaac Asimov. His psychohistorians use their knowledge of history, sociology and mathematics to save the galactic civilization they live in. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman has said that he chose to study economics after he read as a young boy how a social science such as the fictitious psychohistory could help a society.

However, it is not the psychohistorians but the protagonists of the three laws of robotics thought up by Asimov in his wonderful stories that are more salient to one of the most important issues that contemporary economists are grappling with: inequality.

The growing use of robots in production has sparked off a spirited debate among economists about the impact of technological change on income distribution.

There are two ways to approach the inequality issue. The first is to examine how national income is distributed between households. The second is to study what economists call the functional distribution of income between workers and owners of capital. In fact, the publication of French economistThomas Piketty’s magnum opus— Capital in the Twenty-First Century— has fanned a firestorm of interest in the functional inequality question.

The crux of his argument is that capitalism has a natural tendency towards growing inequality because the rate of return on capital exceeds the rate of economic growth. Piketty has empirically challenged two hoary truths in economics that took root more than five decades ago.

The first was the observation of the US economist Simon Kuznets that income inequality increases in the initial stages of development but then eventually falls as countries complete their structural transformation from agriculture to modern industry. The second was one of the six stylized facts about economic growth proposed by British economist Nicholas Kaldor: the share of national incomes going to capital and labour in any country is roughly equal over long periods of time.

Piketty has shown in his data, which he has helpfully made available online, how inequality has been increasing once again in recent decades while the share of income going to capital is also trending up.

There are three grand narratives in economics about growing inequality.

The first narrative deals with the impact of technological change on labour incomes. Piketty is not the first economist to show that the share of capital income has been going up.

For example, Loukas Karabarbounis

and Brent Neiman show in a paper published in June 2013 that the share of labour income has been dropping across the world over the previous 35 years. They argue that about half of this fall in the labour share of global income can be explained by the fall in the relative price of machines thanks to the introduction of new production technology. I will deal with this complicated issue in greater detail in a while.

The second narrative looks at the impact of globalization on the functional distribution of income. The entry of over one billion Chinese and Indian workers into the global economy over the past 25 years basically drove down the relative price of labour, and hence the share of workers in national income. These extra workers from the two most populous countries in the world have had the same effect on global wages that Karl Marxexpected from what he called the reserve army of labour.

A recent paper by Michael Elsby, Bart Hobijn and Aysegül Sahin shows that the decline in the labour share of US income can be explained by offshoring to low-income countries. But the research done by Karabarbounis and Nieman shows that the share of labour income has been declining even in China; so globalization can perhaps explain what is happening in one country but may not be able to tell us why the same trend can be seen in countries across the world.

The third narrative about inequality deals with the tendency of the new global economy to give disproportionate rewards to a handful of winners. The classic paper was published in 1981 by Sherwin Rosen on theeconomics of superstars. He showed that new technologies allow the best to capture most of the returns in an industry. The obvious examples are in creative pursuits such as film, music or sports. The superstars dominate.

The emerging digital economy also creates unique opportunities for income concentration. Consider the recent purchase of WhatsApp

by Facebook Inc. Just 55 employees at WhatsApp created an astonishing $19 billion (around Rs.1.1 trillion) of value in a few years. The network externalities that can be harvested in the digital world ensure that there is a natural tendency to dominance—the winners take all.

The globalization and network externalities arguments are powerful but many economists have now been focusing their attention on the impact of new production technologies— especially robots—on the changing shares of labour and capital incomes.

Some of the analysis is glum. In a paper published in December 2012, Jeffrey Sachs and Laurence Kotlikoff try to show that robots are the enemies of the next generation.

Their basic model is as follows.

Smart machines such as robots complement the skills of older workers

but displace younger unskilled workers. The latter see their wages decline.

They are then unable to invest in skills as well as physical capital. This creates an economy with increasingly less human and physical capital. The process means there is a risk that each generation is worse off than its predecessor. Smart machines lead to longterm misery.

Does new technology always drive down wages? A lot depends on the nature of technical change. One of the finest expositions of this reasoning takes off from the classic 1932 paper

by John Hicks, The Theory of Wages.

Much depends on the extent to which technical change is “capital-biased”.

Krugman has used the insightful framework developed by Hicks to explain in a lucid blog post: “It’s wrong to assume, as many people on the Right seem to, that gains from technology always trickle down to workers; not necessarily. It’s also wrong to assume, as some (but not all) on the Left sometimes seem to…that rapid productivity growth is necessarily jobs- or wage-destroying. It all depends. What’s happening right now is that we are seeing a significant shift of income away from labour at the same time that we’re seeing new technologies that look, on a cursory overview, as if they’re capital-biased.”

What could be the larger economic impact of the growing use of robots in production? Martin Wolf of the Financial Times recounted a delicious story in one of his recent columns.

The manager of a large automobile factory in the US was showing the union official around the new assembly line dominated by robots. “They will not be going on strike,” said the manager. The union official quickly retorted: “Yes, but they will not be buying your cars either.”

There is a serious economic issue highlighted here. The increasing use of robots could indirectly damage effective demand because the standard assumption in Keynesian economics is that those with lower incomes have a higher marginal propensity to consume. So a lower share of wages in national income will tend to depress demand.

But the more insightful analysis comes from the brilliant heterodox Polish economist, Michal Kalecki. He put the division of national income between labour and capital at the heart of his analysis of economic fluctuations. Kalecki argued that a higher share of labour income is expansionary because workers have a higher propensity to consume.

The Kalecki model has microeconomic foundations. Not only does income distribution play a key role in his theory of effective demand but he also argued that the relative share of profits in national income is determined by the degree of monopoly in an economy. His analysis has faded into the background but this

link between monopoly and profit share could be useful in the emerging fourth narrative about inequality—its link with what is loosely called crony capitalism. An economy that does not have competitive markets could push up the share of national income going to owners of capital.

The converse of what Kalecki said is that a more unequal distribution of income will lead to a higher share of capital income that will be reinvested.

Richard Godwin argued in a 1967 paper that a higher wage share will reduce investment and hence economic growth. The two views—Kalecki and Godwin—were analyzed well by Engelbert Stockhammer and Robert Stehrer in a June 2009 paper .

Is inequality growing?

The answer is more complicated than many assume. Inequality within countries is definitely growing. But inequality in the world as a whole is perhaps reducing because of the rapid income growth in the two most populous countries in the world: China and India. Hundreds of millions of people in these two countries have moved closer to the global average. However, the growing inequality within nations attracts more attention because politics is national. Growing inequality within nations will likely be a growing area of concern in the coming years even as global inequality declines.

“Disparities are increasing—between the rich and poor in individual countries, and until recently, between countries. The global financial crisis is keeping real incomes stagnant in advanced economies but it probably narrowed global inequality between citizens of the world, because most developing countries continued with strong growth,” wrote World Bank economist Branko Milanovic, one of the greatest scholars on inequality.

Even the International Monetary Fund has said in a staff paper released in January that it will be sensitive to the impact of the policies it recommends on inequality in member nations.

In a celebrated essay titled The Economic Possibilities of our Grandchildren, John Maynard Keynes had predicted the “euthanasia of the rentier” because of low interest rates: “The owner of capital can obtain interest because capital is scarce, just as the owner of land can obtain rent because land is scarce. But whilst there may be intrinsic reasons for the scarcity of land, there are no intrinsic reasons for the scarcity of capital.”

The current era of low interest rates has in fact seen inflated asset bubbles that have multiplied wealth at the top of the income pyramid. It is never clear whether a rich man is a rentier or a risk-taker—a lot depends on the ideological bias of the writer. But there can be no doubt that the complicated debate about inequality has nuances that deserve more attention in the midst of all the loud political rhetoric.

Solitude, in other words

The journey of Gabo’s epic novel is a story in itself.

Sonya Surabhi Gupta

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ife is not what one lived, but what one remembers and how one remembers it in order to recount it,” Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote in his memoirs. The writing of Cien Años de Soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) is as fascinating a tale as the novel itself, in which Gabo created the eternal and marvellous Macondo that, in the imagination of millions of his readers, became synonymous with Latin America. The recent publication of Gabo’s correspondence, and a rare interview with his wife, Mercedes Barcha, have provided interesting insights into the making of this epic 1967 novel.

In a letter written on July 22, 1967, to his close friend Plinio Mendoza, in the midst of the maelstrom of the publication of One Hundred Years, Gabo recounted the long trajectory that the novel had covered in his life: “in reality, it was the first novel that I tried to write, at 17 years of age, and with the title The House, but I abandoned it soon after because it was too big for me. From then on, I never stopped thinking of it, of visualising it mentally, of finding the most efficient manner of delivering it, and I

can tell you that the first paragraph does not have a comma less or a comma more than the first paragraph I had written 20 years back.”

The opening lines of One Hundred Years — “Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice” — are perhaps the most quoted and remembered lines from Gregory Rabassa’s translation, and they were written by Gabo when he was just 17 years old. He says in the letter: “I think therefore that my first successful attempt was The Leafstorm but my first novel is One Hundred Years of Solitude.”

Eligio García Márquez, Gabo’s brother, recounts how the most famous novel of Latin America in the 20th century was conceived: “One day in January 1965, while he was driving his Opel down the highway from Mexico City to Acapulco, the novel that he had been imagining patiently since his adolescence emerged in its entirety. In a suicidal moment, he left the economy of the house in the hands of Mercedes, his wife, and shut himself up to write.”

Mercedes Barcha, in an interview published in 2012, recounts how, during the one

and a half years that Gabo took to write the novel, they lived in poverty in Mexico: “As we were young we did not realise it. I have never been dramatic, and after all, we were a team.” They were so short of money that, as is now well known, they did not have sufficient money to send the entire manuscript to the Editorial Sudamericana in Argentina by post and sent only half of it at first. The book became a veritable literary sensation and Argentineans devoured the novel; it was sold in supermarkets and housewives bought it along with their daily shopping.

Interestingly, when Cien Años hit the best-sellers lists in Latin America in 1967, the Spanish original and the author received only a half-page review in the English-speaking world (in the Times Literary Supplement, November 9, 1967). But beginning with the brilliant translation by Rabassa that came out in 1970, the Englishspeaking world woke up to Gabo. His earlier works were also translated subsequently, consecrating his prestige in the Anglophone world. Between 1967 and 1982 the novel had sold over 12 million copies in 30 languages,

a figure which dramatically multiplied after the Nobel in 1982.

In India, the novel has been translated into several languages. It is the only novel of Márquez translated into Hindi. Rajkamal Prakashan commissioned me to translate the novel from the original Spanish into Hindi, and Ekant Ke Sau Baras came out in 2003.

The challenge before me as a translator was to render visible the baroque density of the novel. I decided not to domesticate the text, or to contain its strangeness, to retain, for example, the characteristic Marquezian long sentence and reproduce, to the extent pos-

sible, the poetry of his prose, with its rhythm and alliterations. Except for a stray Professor Horrendo (I use Rabassa’s term for academics who engaged in nit-picking on his translations), the Hindi translation evoked an overwhelming response. Márquez’s two main translators in English, Gregory Rabassa and Edith Grossman, have translated and made available much of Latin American writing to the readers of English. Readers of Indian languages await such luck.

(The writer is director, Centre for European and Latin American Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia)

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Why American & Why NOT Local Entertainment?

Thejakhrietuo Kire: Flip through the newspapers and you will SEE ONLY NEWS FROM WESTERN WORLD!! "Justin Beiber Brushed his teeth", "Prince William had EGGS for breakfast", "One Direction stopped using hair gel..." Come on! Are we American or Naga? We also have soooo many local talents doing so good, why are our newspapers not even sparing a little space for our OWN LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT? Of course once in a while we see this kind of news but is it justified and fair?

Our local dailies, especially the infotainment and sports page, don't they have any field reporters? I really feel that our local media is NOT at all helping. Do the reporters only wait for shows to pop-up? Like a music event, a fashion even or youths starting their own business and involvement in modern technology which is just soo rare to see in local dailies except maybe a few promotions on facebook.

What I want to share is that We got so many talented musicians, designers, entrepreneurs etc.Why aren't any reporters taking the initiative to publicize it and popularize these talents? Just an example: (Caption of News) "Alobo's Secret Girlfriend is Revealed!", "We The Giants working on tour and new album." "Kuvelu Tetseo of Tetseo Sisters secures 1st Division in MA" etc I think in simple what I want to say is that, can't the reporters get into the personal life stories as well? Which I think by doing so will not only motivate and inspire our youngsters to think beyond American Lifestyle and Govt Service but also learn to support and promote our own struggling artists and sports stars!

Zhavi Thorie: Maybe the media persons don't have any clue as to where they could track down such information and publicize it on newspapers. In other countries, paparazzis do the job, they are the source of celebrity publicity so it is much easier for them.

I don't know how the media is functioning here but they should certainly improve their present functions. Maybe they should divide their work force like dedicating a certain batch for certain area like some in music, sports, others in politics and so on. It pisses me off when I see Prince William & Kate making its appearance everyday in the infotainment page for silly silly reasons.

Maybe our field reporters are being lazy but whatever it is, the system needs a major revamp!

No Re-Poll in Ladigarh: Nagaland Govt loosing authority to Assam?

Nokchem Angth: Why are the Assam Police always creating a problems in the border area? Are they doing this all by their own or is there someone behind? We Nagas should fight together rather than to give away the issue to a particular community or villages. We all can see the issues in the border area, when you look at the Eastern part, Assam police has illegally occupied our land (Ladigarh), see in the western side you will see Rengma Nagas are suffering like hell, come out and see in the Northern side, you will see the same problem with Lotha Nagas. Why is our state government so silent on these issues? It’s not about 16,579 sq.km to be added with some more few square kilometers. But, it about our land and our right. It is really made sadden to read this morning paper under the caption 'No re-poll in Ladigarh PS recommended'. What is this?

Mark Ngullie: They come as civilians, fire bullets and blame us for firing first. Can’t the Nagaland police too dress like civilians and arrest them when they enter nagaland and carry out unlawful activities under the Arms Act? John Kiewhuo: Assam police is crossing all the limits in undemocratic and arbitrary means and our police and IRBs has become just a piece of decoration. Assam Govt. should be held solely responsible in the event of any repercussions in the coming days.

Chon Kikon: Chalo this calls for another MERAPANI War, where Assam Police was crushed into oblivion in the early Eighties!

Their weapons were captured by civilians,and with my own eyes too I saw even an LMG! Case is still going on regarding loss of arms and ammo by Assay Police. These Assam Police are gutless when it comes to warlike situation, they'll flee sh*ting in their pants! During that war many Naga Tribes sent reinforcement to Merapani, I vividly reminisce welcoming our Konyak Warriors chanting War Cries and looking so ferocious with Tattooed faces, coming to our aid. Assam thinks number is might but reality and history has proved otherwise. We NAGAS have that HEADHUNTING BLOOD GUSHING in our VEINS, let IT not be subdued by anyone, lest our"Ancestor's bones stir in their graves". Sometimes we gotta fight fire with FIRE! PS: Yours truly, not inciting war!

Adeto Keyho: For reason best known to us only, if the issue was with Manipur or Arunachal, our State Govt. and its force, including our infamous UG's will go "All in" like a poker game, fearless to confront the issue but if it is Assam, then they are like sitting ducks. Why? And to add more, none of this people from Assam who are creating havoc and fear psychosis to our brethrens at the border areas are even REAL Assamese but refugees who illegally crossed the border from Bangladesh and have established their safe haven at this disputed borders under the protection of nakli assamese police force. Food for thought dear Nagas!

T Mantah Konyak: Bangaladeshis and other immigrants (Tea gardeners) are a major vote bank for Assamese politicians now.

Taking advantage of this situation, these illegal immigrants are pushing their interest further which brings into conflict with the Assamese traditional neighbours like Nagas, Arunachalis, Khasis and Bodos. If the original inhabitant Assamese, let this run loose on their neighbours then there will come a day when they will be aliens in their own land. As for our Naga leaders (Churches, Underground, Overground) they are busy buying land rovers, Rolex watches and palaces, who give a sh*t about what the rest of Naga society think about them or are going through, during election the public will come flocking to them like chicks to get some pieces of crumbs.

(The Naga Blog was created in 2008 by Yanpvuo Kikon. This column in The Morung Express will be a weekly feature every Saturday)

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Rajiv Gandhi killers not to be released for now: SC

New Delhi, April 25 (iANS): the Supreme Court Friday ruled that the seven conspirators in the 1991 Rajiv Gandhi assassination will not be released for now, and blocked the tamil Nadu government’s move on this. It referred to the constitution bench the larger question whether the government can free a convict whose death sentence has been commuted to life term.

A bench of Chief Justice P.Sathasivam, Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice N.V.Ramana said that “all the interim orders granted earlier will continue” till a final decision is taken by the constitution bench. The court ruling came on the plea of the central government which challenged the tamil Nadu government’s decision to release the seven convicts whose death sentences were commuted by the apex court into life terms on grounds of inordinate delay in deciding their mercy petitions.

Extending its order restraining the state government from releasing these convicts, the apex court framed several questions to be addressed by the constitution bench. These included whether after commutation of the death sentence into life imprisonment either by the president, governor or the court, the government can go further to grant them remission of sentences and free them.

While framing this question, the court referred to the conflicting positions taken by the central and the tamil Nadu governments on this issue. Citing this point, Chief Justice Sathasivam said: “The issue of such a nature has been raised for the first time in

Families of convicts disappointed

CheNNAi, April 25 (pti): The Supreme Court decision to refer the issue of remission of death sentence of Rajiv Gandhi killers to a Constitution Bench has disappointed family members of the incarcerated who have been waiting for a favourable order for their release.

“I don’t know what to say now” was the instant reaction of Arputhammal, mother of G Perarivalan, who has been engaged in a long legal battle to see her son out of jail. The Supreme Court has referred the matter on remission of life imprisonment of seven convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case to a Constitution Bench and said its interim order staying the tamil Nadu government’s decision to free them will continue.

“I was eagerly awaiting the verdict today. I thought I will be able to meet you (press) with happiness. We have fought for 23 years”, she told PtI. “I don’t know how long I would have to suffer further”, Picture shows (clockwise from top) Nalini, Perarivalan, Murushe said. gan and Santhan. (File Photo) this court, which has wide ramification in determining the scope of application of power of remission by the executive - both the centre and the state.”

The court also said that the constitution bench will also address which is the appropriate government -- state or the centre, or both -- to exercise this power to suspend or remit sentences under relevant section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C).

The court framed six more questions to be adjudicated, which

included whether life imprisonment means imprisonment for the rest of the convict’s life or whether a convict undergoing life imprisonment has a right to claim remission.

Coupled with this, the constitution bench was asked decide whether there could be a special category wherein after commutation of death penalty, such a convict is put beyond the applicability of remission of sentence and would remain behind bars in excess of a life term of 14 years.

the constitution bench would also consider whether the “appropriate government” was permitted to exercise the power of remission after it was already exercised by the president, the governor concerned or by this court.

In yet another question, the constitution bench would address whether the central or state government had primacy over the subject matter listed in the concurrent list of the Constitution of India for exercising the power of remission. The bench

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would also ecide whether suo motu exercise of power for granting remission was permissible, and if so, whether the procedure prescribed (application by the convict) was mandatory or not.

The constitution bench will also consider whether consultation by the state government with the central government under the Cr.P.C. meant concurrence.

“All the issues raised in the given case are of utmost critical concern for the whole of the country, as the decision on these issues will determine the procedure for awarding sentences in the criminal justice system,” the court said.

It directed the listing of the central government’s plea before the constitution bench as early as possible - preferably within three months. The apex court Feb 20 blocked the release of the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and asked the tamil Nadu government not to go ahead with its decision to release them.

The day after the court commuted the death sentence of the three conspirators - V. Sriharan alias Murugan, A.G. Perarivalan alias Arivu and t. Suthendraraja alias Santhan - to life imprisonment on the grounds of inordinate delay of 11 years in deciding their mercy petitions by the president, the state government Feb 19 decided to grant them remission and release all the seven convicts undergoing jail term.

Besides Murugan, Perarivalan and Suthendraraja alias Santhan, the other four who were sought to be released included Jayakumar, Nalini and Ravichandran.

AmritSAr, April 25 (iANS): In a move likely to embarrass the Congress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s half-brother, Daljeet Singh Kohli, Friday joined the BJP in the presence of its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Kohli, a businessman based here, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when Modi came here to address a rally in favour of senior party leader Arun Jaitley, who is contesting from the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat.

At the rally held here, Kohli shared the dais with Modi and other senior BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal leaders. “today, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s brother Daljeet Singh has joined the BJP. This will further strengthen us. We are not a membership party. We form blood relations,” Modi said while welcoming Kohli into the BJP fold.

Kohli was also welcomed into the BJP by Jaitley and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

The BJP and the Akali Dal are ruling partners in Punjab, as well as the constituents of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

US court asks Sikh group to summon Manmohan by June 18 wAShiNgtoN, April 25 (iANS): A US court has asked a Sikh group to serve summons on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by June 18 or face dismissal of a case of alleged violation of human rights during his tenure. “Plaintiffs shall file proof of service on or before June 18, 2014,” US District Judge James E. Boasberg said in its April 18 order.

The Washington federal court had issued summons against Manmohan Singh during his September 2013 visit to Washington on a plea by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) accusing him of “funding crimes against humanity perpetrated upon the Sikh community in India”.

The SFJ has also accused the Indian Prime Minister of “funding several counter insurgency operations in the state of Punjab during the 1990s resulting in more than hundred thousand Sikhs being tortured and extra judicially killed by the security forces”. to comply with the US Court orders, the rights group will now employ “alternate means” to accomplish the service of outstanding US Court summons on Manmohan Singh, SFJ said. These include but not limited to “service by publication”, “email” or “social media” as provided under Washington DC Rules of Service”, legal advisor to SFJ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stated.

The rules provide that service of summons may be accomplished “by other means not prohibited by international agreement as may be directed by the Court,” he said. The case against Manmohan Singh was filed by SFJ under the Alien tort Claims Act (AtCA) and torture Victim Protection Act (tVPA).

Mamata, Jayalalithaa keen to block Modi as PM Three fire incidents in Delhi, 8 hurt T.R. Ramachandran IANS

SINCE tHE assassination of Indira Gandhi on Oct 31, 1984, women politicians have steered clear of having a go at the high office of prime minister.

For one, they are mostly regional satraps and not strictly in the national arena. Importantly, garnering 272 plus on their own out of the 543 elected seats in the Lok Sabha to stake claim in forming the government, even in good times, is a difficult ask.

Despite the inherent handicap, it is after three decades that two battle-scarred women have joined hands to try and block the over-ambitious Gujarat chief minister and BJP’s prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi from becoming the country’s head of government.

Interestingly, tamil Nadu Chief Minister

J. Jayalalithaa made her intentions clear in February itself when she expressed interest in moving to the national capital. Jayalalithaa and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee believe that regional parties with similar ideologies and wedded to secularism can rustle up a Third or a Federal Front to provide an alternative to a nonCongress and non-BJP combination which has held sway for the last 15 years.

If the recent opinion polls are to be believed, then the BJP-led NDA appears set to form the government at the centre with the Congress set to make an ignominious exit after two consecutive terms. Over the last two weeks, Jayalalithaa has sharpened her attack against Modi, emphasizing that the development parameters of tamil Nadu are far better than those of Gujarat. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi immediately endorsed Jayalalithaa and suggested it might

do Modi a world of good by adopting the “tamil Nadu model”.

Her agenda seems to be to try and head a government at the centre, even if it is a minority one, with the backing of a Third Front which has remained a mirage all along. In her ambitions, she has found a supporting partner in Mamata Banerjee. Jayalalithaa and Banerjee are plotting what is being called a Federal Front government at the centre in case, as they believe, the BJP-headed NDA fails to get a majority on May 16.

Jayalalithaa has taken strong exception to the promise in the BJP’s election manifesto to provide refuge to persecuted Hindus from other countries as being “anti secular.”

She pointed out that besides Hindus, there are Indians abroad of other religions as well.

Banerjee has also not spared Modi, emphasising that his becoming prime minister “is a fantasy.”

India polls will set new stage for Indo-US ties: Nancy Powell

New Delhi, April 25 (pti): The US on Friday said the ongoing elections in India will set the stage for the next phase in IndoUS ties and rejected the views that the bilateral relationship “has fallen into the doldrums”.

Addressing an event here, Nancy Powell, who resigned from the post of US Ambassador to India earlier this month, said ”...as I close out my tenure as Ambassador to retire to my new home in Delaware. In the intervening two years, we have accomplished

a great deal and we have also weathered a few storms.”

She also asserted it was “more important than ever” for the two countries to reaffirm the commitment to enhance cooperation in mutual security.

Pointing to ongoing elections here, Powell said it “will set the stage for the next phase in our bilateral relationship....it is now more important than ever to reaffirm the commitment of our two great nations to collaborate to enhance our mutual security

‘Education has to go beyond text books’

New Delhi, April 25 (iANS): What is written in textbooks can only lend to bookish knowledge. For holistic learning and sensitisation at an early age, educational institutions should go beyond classrooms, experts say.

In a panel discussion here Thursday on “Education: What’s Going on in the Classroom (or not)?”, experts from diverse fields deliberated on the need to engage students in healthy debates and discussions on varied topics ranging from sex education, sexual violence and emotional quotient.

Referring to a recent incident in the capital where a class 6 student was bullied by a group of schoolmates, Manika Sharma emphasised on the need to aim at holistic learning for overall development of a child. “As a teacher community, we always wonder what is plaguing the society. This is why we believe education has to go beyond schools and not restrict itself to reading,” Sharma, director of the Shri Ram School, said at the conference.

“We (our school) has been addressing this issue for many years because we believe society can better when educational institutes contribute. “We show movies, documenta-

and prosperity”.

The counting of votes for the ongoing general elections will be held on May 16, and the formation of the new government will happen thereafter. Powell also expressed optimism that the relationship between India and the US will play a central role in global affairs in the decades to come.

“It has become fashionable for ‘pundits’ to claim that the India-US relationship has fallen into the doldrums. I must

ries, have discussions and sessions with counsellors for our students,” she said, adding these methods contribute in the overall development of a child. While many private institutions have adapted these new ways of teaching, Rukmini Banerji, director of Pratham - an NGO working towards providing quality education to the underprivileged children said 85 percent of the children in India still go to government schools.

“Government schools are not dealing with these subjects that can educate children about sex education, gender equality and leadership. Hence, we are not tackling the issue,” Banerji said. “These teachers may be willing to touch upon these topics and discuss them with children, but at the policy level these school teachers are not given the opportunity,” she added.

Banerji also felt the need to take parents along with children on this ride. “We have realised that for most of these children studying in government schools, their parents have never been to school themselves.

So, to empower children, we need to create a balance by educating parents as well,” she said.

disagree. A relationship that is strengthening and deepening may not draw splashy headlines, but it is not headlines that should define us. Instead, I look at concrete examples of what we have accomplished,” she said.

Giving examples of cooperation on “strategic issues as never before”, Powell said India and US have initiated a series of regional dialogues including US-IndiaAfghanistan bilateral and trilateral meetings and a separate trilateral with Japan.

An Indian woman carries a child after their home was destroyed in a fire in New Delhi, on Friday, April 25. A massive fire ripped through a New Delhi slum Friday, destroying nearly 500 thatched huts and leaving already impoverished families homeless, said a fire department official. Seven people were hospitalized with minor burn wounds. (AP Photo)

New Delhi, April 25 (iANS): At least eight people were injured and over a 1,000 hutments reduced to ashes after a fire broke out in a slum cluster in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area Friday morning, an official said. two more incidents of fire were reported in the city but there were no casualties. The fire in the slum cluster was reported at 8.30 a.m. and 35 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a fire service official said.

“The fire was brought under control in almost two hours,” A.K. Sharma, director of Delhi Fire Service, told IANS. According to Delhi Police, the bursting of about 30 LPG cylinders added fuel to the fire. “At least 30 LPG cylinders burst which hindered rescue work,” said Atul Garg (south in-charge).

the eight people who received minor injuries were admitted to various hospitals.

Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung visited the spot and directed officials to set up medical camps and provide drinking water and food to the affected people, an official statement said. He also announced ex-gratia payment for those affected.

In another incident, fire broke out in a dry-cleaning shop in central Delhi’s Bengali Market early Friday morning. The fire soon spread to other shops and by the time the flames were doused, a total nine shops were damaged. According to the fire department, the blaze was first noticed at 4 a.m. and extinguished by around 6 a.m. with the help of 15 fire tenders.

A Raja, Kanimozhi charge sheeted in 2G case

New Delhi, April 25 (iANS): Former telecom minister A. Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi were Friday charge sheeted together with 17 others by the Enforcement Directorate over money laundering in the 2G spectrum allocation case, a day after the Lok Sabha elections in tamil Nadu. The Enforcement Directorate filed the charge sheet before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge O.P. Saini, who fixed April 30 as the next date of hearing.

The charge sheet named Raja, Kanimozhi, Dayalu Ammal (wife of DMK chief M. Karunanidhi) Swan telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka, directors of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. (KFVPL) Asif Balwa and Rajiv Agarwal, Bollywood producer Karim Morani, Kalaignar tV director Sharad Kumar and P. Amirthan. the companies named are Swan telecom Pvt. Ltd. (StPL), Kusegaon Realty Pvt.

File photo of former Telecom Minister A. Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi.

Ltd., Cineyug Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (Cineyug Films), Kalaignar tV (KtV) Pvt. Ltd., Dynamix Realty, Eversmile Construction Company Private Limited, Conwood Construction and Developers (P) Ltd., DB Realty Ltd., and Nihar Construction Pvt. Ltd.

the accused have been booked under various sections dealing with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. “the investigation revealed that amount of Rs.200 crore was paid by promoters of StPL, using their group entity Dynamix Realty, to KtV, through KFVPL

and CFPL (Cineyug Films) in the garb of legitimate financial transaction, i.e. as loan/ share application money,” ED counsel N. K. Matta informed the special court.

Matta added that the payment was illegal gratification for and on behalf of Raja and his associates in lieu of illegal favours given to StPL for grant of UAS Licence. The ED apprised the court that investigation has further revealed that the return of Rs.200 crore has been done alongwith the additional amount in order to show this illegal payment in the guise of legal and bonafide financial transactions. “thus in garb of loan it was in fact the illegal gratification, which was apparently projected as untainted property,” the ED said. Besides, the reverse flow of such amount further establishes the projections of proceeds of crime as untainted and is nothing but the process of laundering of money, it added. The investigating agency held that

the entire amount, as stated, to the tune of Rs.223.55 crore was, in fact, proceeds of crime.

It said that “the projection of tainted money as untainted was done by the accused persons/entities in two parts, firstly when the money flowed from Dynamix Realty to KtV and again when the money flowed back from KtV to Dynamix Realty”.

“For the both transactions i.e. giving the money to KtV and its subsequent return, the accused persons/entities gave it a colour of regular buisness transactions with the intent to conceal its true nature and to project the said tainted amount as untainted,” the investigating agency said. the ED informed the court that “the process of structuring of these dubious transactions for layering of the illegal gratification is a process to project the illicit money as untainted and is squarely covered under the provisions of PMLA”.

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Israel suspends peace talks after Palestinian unity bid US unwilling to give up peace process yet

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 file photo, an Israeli flag is seen in front of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Maaleh Adumim, on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Nine months of U.S.-driven diplomacy have left Israelis and Palestinians less hopeful than ever about a comprehensive peace agreement to end their century of conflict. Although a formula may yet be found to somehow prolong the talks past an end-of-April deadline, they are on the brink of collapse and the search is already on for new ideas. (AP Photo)

JERUSALEM, ApRiL 25 (REUtERS): Israel on Thursday suspended U.S.-sponsored peace talks with the Palestinians in response to President Mahmoud Abbas’s unexpected unity pact with the rival Islamist Hamas group.

The negotiations had appeared to be heading nowhere even before Wednesday’s reconciliation agreement between the Palestinian groups plunged them deeper into crisis. The United States had been struggling to extend the talks beyond an original April 29 deadline for a peace accord.

“The government of Israel will not hold negotiations with a Palestinian government that is backed by Hamas, a terror organisation that calls for Israel’s destruction,” an official statement said after a six-hour meeting of the security cabinet.

Asked to clarify whether that meant the talks were now frozen or would be called off only after a unity government was formed, a senior Israeli official said: “They are currently suspended.”

In Washington, a U.S. official said the United States would have to reconsider its assistance to Abbas’s aid-dependent Palestinian Authority if the Western-backed leader and

Hamas formed a government. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by telephone with Abbas on Thursday and expressed his disappointment at the reconciliation announcement.

Kerry stressed that any Palestinian government must abide by the principles of nonviolence, recognition of the state of Israel, and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

Kerry, who has shuttled repeatedly to the Middle East to push peace efforts, said he was not giving up hope.

“There’s always a way forward, but the leaders have to make the compromises necessary to do that,” he told reporters. “We will never give up our hope or our commitment for the possibilities of peace. We believe it is the only way to go. But right now, obviously, it’s at a very difficult point and the leaders themselves have to make decisions. It’s up to them.”

U.N. Middle East envoy Robert Serry offered support for the Palestinian agreement after meeting Abbas on Thursday, saying in a statement it was “the only way to reunite the West Bank and Gaza under one legitimate Palestinian Authority”. The deal envisions a unity government within five

weeks and elections six months later.

Palestinian divisions widened after Hamas, which won the last general ballot in 2006, seized the Gaza Strip from forces loyal to Abbas in 2007.

‘DOOR WAS NOT CLOSED’ In an interview with MSNBC after the security cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to leave open a window for future talks if Abbas reversed course or reconciliation with Hamas, seen by the West as a terrorist group, fell through.

“I hope (Abbas) changes his mind,” Netanyahu said. “I will be there in the future if we have a partner that is committed to peace. Right now we have a partner that has just joined another partner committed to our destruction. No-go.” Israeli chief negotiator Tzipi Livni said she hoped a way could be found to return to talks.

“The door was not closed today,” she told Israel’s Channel 2 television.

Wasel Abu Yousef, a top Palestine Liberation Organization official, rejected what he called “Israeli and American threats” and said a unity government would be made up of technocrats. But Netanyahu dismissed any notion that Hamas would not be the real power behind the bureaucrats.

‘Search for missing MH 370 likely to take years’ SYDNEY, ApRiL 25 (REUtERS): The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is likely to drag on for years, a senior U.S. defence official told Reuters on Friday, as an underwater search for any trace of the plane’s wreckage off west Australia appeared to have failed.

The official, speaking under condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the search effort, said two weeks of scouring the Indian Ocean floor with a U.S. Navy submersible drone had turned up no wreckage. He

said the search for the jetliner, which vanished on March 8 with 239 people on board, would now enter a much harder phase of scouring broader areas of the ocean near where the plane is believed to have crashed.

“We went all in on this small area and didn’t find anything. Now you’ve got to go back to the big area,” the official said. “And now you’re talking years.” On Friday, the undersea drone Bluefin-21 is expected to finish what may be the last of its 16-hour trips to depths of more than 4.5km (2.8 miles) searching a 10 square

km (6.2 square mile) stretch of seabed about 2,000 miles northwest of Perth. Authorities had identified the area as their strongest lead in determining the plane’s final resting place after detecting what they suspected was a signal, or “ping”, from the plane’s black box recorder on April 4. But the U.S. official said Malaysia would have to decide how to proceed with the search, including whether to bring in more underwater drones, even with the understanding that the search could continue for years without a refined search area.

Sip extra coffee to cut down diabetes risk

NEW YORk, ApRiL 25 (iANS): Love coffee? You have a fresh reason to go for another cup as increasing daily coffee consumption may significantly reduce type 2 diabetes risk.

According to a promising research led by an Indian-American researcher, people who increased the amount of coffee each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11 percent lower risk for type 2 diabetes than those who made no changes to their coffee consumption.

Alternatively, those who decreased their coffee consumption by more than a cup per day increased their type 2 diabetes risk by 17 percent, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) noted.

“Our findings confirm

those of previous studies that showed that higher coffee consumption was associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk,” said Shilpa Bhupathiraju, a research fellow in the department of nutrition at HSPH. Most importantly, they provide new evidence that changes in coffee consumption habit can affect type 2 diabetes risk in a relatively short period of time, Bhupathiraju added.

The researchers evaluated participants’ diets every four years with a questionnaire, and those who self-reported type 2 diabetes filled out additional questionnaires. A total of 7,269 cases of type 2 diabetes were documented.

Results showed that participants who increased their coffee consumption by more than one cup per

day over a four-year period had a 11 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes in the subsequent four years compared to those who made no changes in consumption. Those who lowered their daily coffee consumption by more than one cup had a 17 percent higher risk for diabetes.

Changes in decaffeinated coffee consumption and caffeinated tea consumption were not associated with changes in risk for type 2 diabetes. “Coffee is only one of many factors that influence diabetes risk. More importantly, individuals should watch their weight and be physically active,” explained Frank Hu, senior author and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH. The study appeared in the journal Diabetologia.

WASHiNGtON, ApRiL 25 (Ap): The suspension of peace talks between Israel and Palestinians delivered the harshest blow yet to Secretary of State John Kerry’s ambitious, if perhaps quixotic, hope of ending the decades-long impasse at the cost of focusing on other crises around the world. But Kerry refused to accept defeat, saying “we will never give up our hope or our commitment for the possibilities” of Mideast peace.

Kerry sought on Thursday to portray the latest setback with as much optimism as the dismal development would allow. “There is always a way forward,” he told reporters at the State Department, just a few hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv bluntly said the peace process had taken “a giant leap backward.”

Even diplomats and experts sympathetic to Kerry’s desire to soldier on with the talks declared the Mideast peace process on life support. Others, impatient with what they described as the Obama administration’s rudderless foreign policy, said the U.S. needed to move on and refocus on other pressing priorities.

Kerry acknowledged the bleakness of the situation, and said Israeli and Palestinian leaders needed to be willing to make compromises to keep the nine months of negotiations alive be-

The Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, championed by Kerry and aimed at ending decades of conflict and creating a Palestinian state in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, began in July amid strong public scepticism in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

The two sides were also at odds over Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, activity most countries deem illegal in areas captured in the 1967 Middle East war, and over Abbas’s refusal to accept Netanyahu’s demand he recognise Israel as a Jewish state.

For Netanyahu, Abbas’s approach to Hamas offered an opportunity to withdraw from the negotiations with a reduced risk of a rift with the United States, Israel’s main ally, which also refuses to deal with the Islamist militant group. A suspension of the talks, while casting blame on the Palestinian reconciliation venture, is also likely to calm far-right allies in Netanyahu’s governing coalition who oppose the creation of a Palestinian state and territorial compromise.

For Abbas, whose official mandate as president expired five years ago, an alliance with Hamas leading to a new election potentially

yond an April 29 deadline. “We may see a way forward, but if they’re not willing to make the compromises necessary, it becomes very elusive,” he said.

Kerry has struggled to hold together the talks after a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic maneuvers between the two sides over the last month that have eroded any trust or progress built since last summer.

The worst blow came Thursday when Israel’s security cabinet agreed to shelve the negotiations as the result of a new deal struck by the Palestinian Authority to create a reconciliation government with the militant group Hamas.

Former U.S. diplomat and Mideast peace negotiator Dennis Ross said the Obama administration should wait to see whether Hamas and Fatah are able to form an interim government within five weeks, as they have pledged. If the cannot, Ross said, the process might yet survive.

Until then, “I don’t think you can say for sure that this is over with,” said Ross, who helped cobble together talks between Netanyahu and Abbas at the White House in 2010 and served as President Bill Clinton’s Mideast adviser. “It’s fair to say it’s on life support. I wouldn’t say this thing is done and can’t be resurrected.”

Time is not on Kerry’s side, nor has it been throughout the negotiations.

strengthening his political legitimacy could outweigh the prospect of any international backlash.

Palestinians have also been angered by Israel’s announcement during the negotiations of thousands of new settler housing units and what they say was its failure to tackle substantive issues such as the borders of a future state.

SANCTIONS The next immediate steps stemming from the collapse of the talks seemed likely to be Israeli sanctions against the Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank.

“The sanctions will be measured.

We will not cause the Palestinian Authority to collapse,” Livni said on television. Palestinian leaders have already made clear they would seek to further their bid for nationhood via unilateral moves to join various international bodies and United Nations agencies.

The biggest threat for Israel could come in the shape of the International Criminal Court, with the Palestinians confident they could prosecute Israel there for alleged war crimes tied to the occupation of lands seized in 1967.

“Israel will respond to unilat-

eral Palestinian action with a series of measures,” said the Israeli statement issued after the security cabinet meeting, without going into detail.

The talks had moved close to a breakdown this month when Israel refused to carry out the last of four waves of prisoner releases, demanding that Palestinians first commit to negotiating after the April deadline.

Abbas responded by signing 15 international treaties, including the Geneva Conventions on the conduct of war and occupations. Israel condemned the move as a unilateral step towards statehood. Asked whether the reconciliation with Hamas would incur promised U.S. sanctions, PLO Deputy Secretary Yasser Abed Rabo told Palestinian radio it was too soon to penalise a government that had yet to be formed.

“There’s no need for the Americans to get ahead of themselves over this. What happened in Gaza in the last two days is just a first step which we welcome and want to reinforce,” he said. “But this step shouldn’t be exaggerated, that an agreement for reconciliation has been completely reached... We need to watch the behaviour of Hamas on many details during the coming days and weeks on forming a government and other things.”

Barack Obama: May be time for more North Korea sanctions

U.S. President Barack Obama, left foreground, and South Korean President Park Geun-hye, right, pay a silent tribute for victims of South Korea’s sunken ferry Sewol during their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 25. President Obama is sitting down with South Korea’s President Park whose attention is unavoidably split between her economic agenda with Obama and the unfolding aftermath of a tragic ferry disaster. (AP Photo)

SEOUL, ApRiL 25 (Ap): In a display of unity against North Korea's provocations, President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye warned Pyongyang on Friday that it could face tougher sanctions if it follows through with threats to launch a fourth nuclear test.

Striking an even harsher tone than Obama, Park also suggested any test would trigger an undesirable nuclear arms race in the region and render further nuclear negotiations pointless.

North Korea will get "nothing except further isolation" if it proceeds with its test, Obama said at a joint news conference in Seoul.

But he also acknowledged there are limits to what effects additional penalties can have on the country.

"North Korea already is the most isolated country in the world, by far," Obama said. "Its people suffer terribly because of the decisions its leaders have made. And we are not going to find a magic bullet that solves this problem overnight."

Still, he said it's important to look at new ways to pressure North Korea, including applying sanctions that have "even more bite."

Park added that such a test

would bring "fundamental change" to the region's security landscape and trigger a nuclear arms race as countries hurry to match the North's nuclear capabilities. She said such an outcome would make it fruitless to resume negotiations with North Korea aimed at getting it to abandon its nuclear weapons and its nuclear program.

In 2009, North Korea walked away from six-party talks with the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Russia and China that offered financial incentives in exchange for denuclearization. Park said her government has assessed that the North is "fully ready now" to conduct another nuclear test.

"This is a very tense situation," she said through a translator.

"President Obama's visit to South Korea sends a strong message to North Korea that its provocative acts cannot be tolerated."

Obama said the missile technology and nuclear weapons that the North is developing pose a direct threat to South Korea and Japan, two staunch U.S. allies in the region, as well as to the United States. "We can't waver in our intention. We have to make sure that, in strong concert with our allies, that we are continuing to

press North Korea to change its approach," Obama said.

The White House said it was keeping close tabs on activity at North Korea's nuclear test site, where commercial satellite imagery this week showed increased activity. Park also called on China to use its influence to dissuade North Korea from going ahead with the test. China is North Korea's closest ally in the region.

Touching on another sensitive regional issue, Obama gave voice to South Korea's grievances with Japan by calling Japan's use of Korean "comfort women" during World War II a terrible and egregious violation of human rights.

Historical issues have become a major rift between two of the staunchest U.S. allies in Asia, and Obama has taken on the task of trying to bring the two sides closer.

"Those women were violated in ways that even in the midst of war was shocking," Obama said. "They deserve to be heard, they deserve to be respected." At the same time, he said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recognizes that the past must be acknowledged in full. Obama urged both Japan and South Korea to move beyond the heartache of the past, noting that

their interests "so clearly converge" on other fronts.

Obama arrived in South Korea on Friday morning, a little more than a week after a ferry carrying more than 300 people, most of them students from one high school near Seoul, sank off the country's southwestern coast.

He noted that he was visiting at a time of "great sorrow" and offered America's deepest condolences.

"So many were young students with their entire lives ahead of them," Obama said, invoking his two daughters, both close in age to many of the ferry victims. "I can only imagine what the parents are going through at this point — the incredible heartache."

He said he was donating a magnolia tree from the White House lawn to the high school in honor of the lives that were lost and as a symbol of decades of friendship between the U.S. and South Korea.

After arriving at the Blue House, Park's official residence, Obama presented her with an American flag that he said flew atop the White House on April 16 — the day the ferry began to list. He also called on the U.S. and South Korean delegations to observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims.

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The day Senna grabbed F1's attention LONDON, ApriL 25 (reuters): While Formula One remembers Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death at Imola, happier memories of another race 10 years earlier highlight just why the great Brazilian is still so sorely missed.

The 1984 Monaco Grand Prix, held in pouring rain, was when even the sleepiest followers of the sport woke up to just what a talent they had in their midst.

Senna, starting in 13th place in the first street race of his rookie season and in a car that he had failed to qualify two races earlier at Imola, finished second to McLaren's Alain Prost - his future team mate and rival for his first F1 podium.

The harder the rain came down, the quicker he went. The Brazilian set the fastest lap and was poised to take the lead when the race was stopped controversially and half points awarded.

Pat Symonds, now technical head at Williams after working with Michael Schumacher at Benetton and Fernando Alonso at Renault, was Senna's race engineer that day at the unheralded Toleman team and looks back on it as an almost surreal experience.

"It wasn’t exactly on the radar," the Briton told Reuters. "It wasn’t like 'Yeah this is coming, we’re going to win one soon'.

It was like ‘Wow’. Everything aligned and we very nearly won the race. "It was very surreal and very mixed emotions afterwards, having achieved something more than either of us had achieved before and yet not got that ultimate prize.

"There was the initial euphoria of getting that second place and then two

Ayrton Senna's Formula One career

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ay 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Brazil's triple Formula One champion Ayrton Senna in the San Marino Grand Prix at Italy's Imola circuit. He was 34 years old. The following details the main points of his career:

hours later thinking 'Well, actually it should have been first place'. That was quite hard to deal with."

Senna had been a sensation through the junior series, winning Formula Ford championships and 12 out of 17 races in his first year in England in 1981.

In 1982 he had dominated Formula Ford 2000 and then won the British Formula Three title in 1983 after a battle with Martin Brundle and the Macau Grand Prix. The Brazilian had tested with various teams including Williams and McLaren, the team he would later win his three titles with, before he signed for Toleman, but Monaco was where many people sat up and took notice.

"Probably the first time that I really noticed him was

5TH CHIZAMI CUP 2014 ORGANIZED BY LIFE SPORTS NAGALAND Semi Final results

his driving with wets, when he was driving that awful looking car, the Toleman, in Monte Carlo," McLaren head Ron Dennis told reporters in a recent recollection of their time together.

"If the race had finished, who knows whether Prost would have let Ayrton past but what he was doing was spectacular. And such a rubbish car, too."

ABSOLUTE TREASURE Even Symonds, who had come through Formula Ford and seen for himself how impressive Senna was in the junior ranks, was surprised. "I knew the guy was good. When he joined the Toleman team I thought we’d done very well. I won’t for one minute pretend to really have anticipated how well we’d done and what an

MesA, ApriL 25 (Ap): Michael Phelps has lost in the first final of his comeback after a 20-month retirement in the 100-meter butterfly final at the Arena Grand Prix on Thursday night. Lochte touched first in 51.93 secRECORDS onds, second-fastest in the Total goal scored: 57 world this year. Phelps took Yellow Cards: 15 Hattricks: 8 second in 52.13 in his first Highest scores: Mayosing (Wings FC)- 8 goals, Satish meet since retiring after the (Artworks)- 6, Vandona (Artworks)- 6 2012 London Olympics.

Phelps is the three-time GRAND FINALE (APRIL 26) Olympic champion and cur9:00 AM:3rd and 4th place match rent world record-holder in Artworks Chizami Town vs Halcyon United Pfutsero the event. His time tied for 12:30 PM: FINAL fourth-quickest in the world.

Kohima Komets vs Wings FC Chizami Town Olympian Jason Dunford of Kenya finished third in 53.08. The 22-time Olympic medalist, Phelps, was faster 10TH MEN & 6TH WOMEN OPEN BASKET- in the final than he was in winning his preliminary BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

CHALLENGER CUP 2014

DAY 6 MATCHES (APRIL 26) 9:00 AM: Cretans Bull vs Air Hogs 10:00 AM: Drifters Vs Taurus 11:00 AM: Untroddens Vs Lighting Bolts 12:00: Pelicans vs Kohima Chief 1:00 PM: Venture Wings Society vs Josephites Girls 2:00 PM: Air Hogs vs Taurus

ever know whether the car would have finished or not," he said. "In my view, it was a serious crack but it wasn’t just about to fail.

No-one will ever know the answer." What is certain is that Senna showed that day some of the qualities that would make him such a formidable competitor - complete self-confidence and an amazing ability to absorb information.

Senna left Toleman for Lotus at the end of the year and won his first race in Portugal in 1985.

His brilliance, and failings, would shine through - the win in the wet at Donington Park in 1993 ranks among his greatest - but Monaco was to become a favourite with the Brazilian triumphant six times in total in the principality.

heat with a time of 52.84.

Swimming before a sellout crowd and lots of cameras, Lochte led at the turn and Phelps was second.

"Down there at the turn I kind of peeked over and I saw him and almost started smiling," Lochte said about his longtime friend and rival.

Phelps interjected, "Why? Because you were ahead?"

An on-deck interviewer reminded Phelps his mother has said she wants to go to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, which would be his fifth.

"Whatever he wants," Debbie Phelps shouted from the stands. Phelps replied, "Good mother." Phelps wasn't smiling as he walked on deck for the final, unlike in the prelims.

DuNBLANe, ApriL 25 (Ap): Andy Murray burst into tears on Wednesday as he accepted a civic honor in his Scottish hometown of Dunblane. Murray, who was granted "the freedom of Stirling" from the local council, stopped to compose himself and wipe his eyes several times during the ceremony at Dunblane High School. "I think everyone knows I'm extremely proud of where I come from," he said, his voice cracking. "Moving away was one of the sacrifices I had to make for my job and every time I come back it's quite emotional."

Murray's parents, grandparents and girlfriend Kim Sears were among those in attendance. "I apologize for this behavior," he said after again being overcome with emotion.

Stirling Council Provost Mike Robbins, right, comforts British tennis player Andy Murray after he made an emotional speech following his acceptance of the Freedom of Stirling presented to him during a special council meeting at his old school Dunblane High, in Dunblane, Scotland, Wednesday, April 23. (AP Photo)

Murray also received an honorary degree from the University of Stirling, whose courts he practiced on as a youngster. "Tennis players don't really come from Scotland, so it's a strange story, but shows that anything can happen if you believe and you dream and work

hard, then you can achieve whatever you want to," he said. Dunblane, a cathedral town, was the site of a mass shooting in 1996. Murray was 8 when a gunman opened fire at his elementary school, killing 16 children and a teacher. He didn't witness the actual carnage,

but hid under a desk in the headmaster's study. Murray, gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2012 U.S. Open champion, became the first British man since 1936 to win Wimbledon last year when he beat Novak Djokovic in the final.

Benfica beats Juventus in Europa League semis

1st 10 Northern Angami-1 T20 Championship 2014 DAY 5 Results

• 2nd innings Chumbe scored 33 runs off 23 balls FIRST MATCH and Vilelhou 23 runs not out off 19 balls Upper Bayavu Sixers vs • Dipebe took 3 wickets Middle Bayavu Lions giving away 20 runs in 4 (Group D) overs • UPPER BAYAVÜ SIXERS • Middle Bayavü Lions WON 1 WICKET won toss and elected to bat first • Middle Bayavü Lions SECOND MATCH scored 133 runs losing 10 Zienuonadze High Fliers vs wickets in 20 overs Tsutuo Knights (Group C) • Man of the match Kongba Chungphong scored • Match abandoned due to 52 runs off 41 balls rain after the 1st innings • Daniel scored 23 runs off • Points split – 1 each 15 balls • Chumbe of Sixers took 3 Fixture for April 26 wickets giving off 22 runs Chede Strikers vs North in 4 overs Block Warriors (9:00 am) • Kuljinder 2 wickets giv- Middle Bayavü Lions vs ing away 16 runs in 4 High School Daredevils overs (1:00 pm)

"There were so many drivers who in order to drive a car fast, needed 100 percent of their mental capacity. Ayrton didn’t. He could drive it faster than anyone else and he still had capacity to remember every little detail of every lap," recalled Symonds. "We didn’t have data acquisition in those days, we didn’t have real-time telemetry.

It was down to the driver.

And he was very, very good at describing the car and remembering every little thing that happened.

"He was naturally very competitive, he had this self-belief that wasn’t arrogance. It was true selfbelief. Therefore he didn’t have that reverence to the established drivers of the time. He just thought they were there to be beaten."

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absolute treasure we’d got," he said.

"Once he started working with us, I think a great sign of a good driver is that you forget they are inexperienced... And that was the case with Ayrton. He was just so at home in Formula One that you forgot he was a rookie." Whether Senna would have actually won in Monaco that afternoon had the race gone full distances is one of Formula One's many unanswered questions. Although it emerged afterwards that the Brazilian's car was damaged, Symonds suspects he might have done.

"Yes, it is true that one of the front rockers was cracked. And we believed that had happened on a trip over the kerbs at the chicane. But no-one will

• Born Ayrton Senna da Silva in Sao Paulo on March 21, 1960. Began in karting, then moved to Europe and won the British Formula Three championship in 1983 with nine wins in a row and 12 in total. He also won the Macau F3 Grand Prix.

• After testing with Williams, McLaren, Brabham and Toleman, Senna signed for the latter team and made his Formula One debut in Brazil in March 1984. His first podium finish was in Monaco that June when he started 13th and came second in the rain.

• Moving to Lotus for 1985, Senna celebrated his first grand prix victory in Portugal in April. He had seven pole positions that year and also won in Belgium.

• In 1987 the Brazilian claimed the first of what would be six Monaco Grand Prix triumphs, a record that still stands in the principality. He chalked up five wins in a row there between 1989 and 1993.

• Senna joined McLaren for the 1988 season, racing alongside French double world champion Alain Prost. Over the next five years the pair would establish one of the greatest and most bitter rivalries in the history of the sport.

• The Brazilian took his first title in 1988, winning eight races to Prost's seven in McLaren's most dominant season. Prost had more points but under the scoring system of the time only the best 11 races counted.

• In 1989 the rivalry reached boiling point, with Prost taking the title after the pair collided at the penultimate round of the season in Japan. Senna had needed to win at Suzuka and did so after rejoining the race but was then controversially disqualified.

He was fined, had his superlicence suspended and considered retiring from the sport.

• With Prost moving to Ferrari, Senna had a new team mate in Austrian Gerhard Berger in 1990. He won his second title after another collision with Prost at Suzuka. He made clear a year later that the coming together was payback for 1989.

• In 1991, Senna became Formula One's youngest triple champion at the age of 31. Britain's Nigel Mansell, at Williams, was his closest rival that year.

• One of Senna's greatest wins came in his last year at McLaren in 1993, at a wet Donington Park in Britain when he went from fifth at the first corner to lead at the end of the first lap and ultimately lapped all but second-placed Damon Hill.

• Moving to Williams for 1994, Senna had started on pole position in the first two races but failed to score a point. The San Marino Grand Prix was the third round of the season. His racing record stands at 65 poles, 41 wins and 19 fastest laps from 161 races started.

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Benfica's Ezequiel Garay, second right, jumps higher than Juventus' Andrea Pirlo, right, during the Europa League semifinal first leg soccer match between Benfica and Juventus Thursday, April 24, at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon. (AP Photo)

LisBON, ApriL 25 (Ap): Substitute Lima scored six minutes from the end to give Benfica a 2-1 win over Juventus in the Europa

League first-leg semifinals on Thursday. Benfica will take a slender advantage over the Serie A leader to next week's return leg in

Turin.

Lima received a pass inside the area and fired into the top corner, restoring Benfica's lead after Car-

los Tevez's 72nd-minute equalizer. Central defender Ezequiel Garay put Benfica ahead in the second minute with a header from a corner which Gianluigi Buffon, diving low to his left, reached with both hands but couldn't keep out.

Juventus is pursuing its first continental trophy in 17 years. The once dominant Turin club is making its first appearance in the final four of a European competition since finishing runnerup in the 2003 Champions League. This year's final will be at its home stadium.

"Our victory doesn't decide anything, it's still wide open, but at least we go to Turin with a lead," Benfica coach Jorge Jesus said.

Portuguese champion Benfica, which lost in the Europa League final to Chelsea last year and is unbeaten in its last 12 European home games, produced a spell of early pressure, and Miralem Sulejmani was poised to extend the Lisbon club's lead in the 11th but skewed his shot from the left. Then Lazar Markovic let the ball roll too far when he was set up for a

shot on the other flank.

It was one-way traffic as Benfica attacked wide on the wings to stretch its visitor's three-man backline, while Juventus was tame going forward. The home defense had the measure of Tevez and Mirko Vucinic, who didn't seriously threaten until Tevez broke through on the half hour but was closed down before he could shoot.

Juventus came out more assertive for the second half, and Paul Pogba's 54th-minute header had Artur leaping to his right for an acrobatic save to prevent an equalizer. "Juventus is hard to stop. In the first half we managed to keep them at bay but in the second half they caused us difficulties as some of our players started to get tired," Jesus said. Brazilian striker Lima came on in the 62nd to revive Benfica's fading challenge and soon made a difference. Marchisio and Giorgio Chiellini both squandered chances to level the score in the final minutes.

Meanwhile, Stephane Mbia and Carlos Bacca

scored within four minutes of each other as Sevilla beat Valencia 2-0 in the first leg of an all-Spanish Europa League semifinal on Thursday. Sevilla 'keeper Beto denied late Valencia substitute Jonas from pointblank in the 87th to preserve the advantage, then Eduardo Vargas headed off the crossbar as Valencia nearly scored a valuable away goal.

"We played a good game against a great rival," Bacca said. "Despite the result, it won't be easy in the return." Valencia must rebound in one week at its Mestalla Stadium with a place in the May 14 final at Juventus Stadium in Turin at stake. Benfica won 2-1 at home to Juventus in the other semifinal.

Valencia was fortunate to only be two goals down after the first leg after it failed to produce any concrete opportunities while relying on Guaita for important stops. Valencia doesn't have to look far back for inspiration after overturning a 3-0 firstleg deficit against Basel to reach the last four.

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ongs of the Blue Hills”, a featurelength documentary film on contemporary Naga folk music directed by National Award-winning film critic and filmmaker Utpal Borpujari, has created a splash by getting selected to five international film festivals.

The 96-minute film, that features a number of veteran Naga folk music exponents as well as younger practitioners, has been invited to the Doc Outlook International Market of the Visions du Reel Film Festival (Nyon, Switzerland), Gothenburg Independent Film Festival (Sweden), New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), Eyes & Lenses Ethnographic Film Festival (Warsaw, Poland) and the World Music & Independent Film Festival (Washington).

Produced by Girish Joshi for the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Union Ministry of Culture, the film is in the competition sections of the festivals at Gothenburg and Washington.

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ingsabeni Ngullie’s debut gospel song “I got my love on you” will be released soon worldwide. The song is written and composed by singer Oren Mozhui, recorded at Rewired Studio with the help of studio engineer Aseu Chadi, ex-lead guitarist of the band Divine Connection.

Singsabeni’s aspiration since her birth was to be a singer and she started singing in the churches when she was growing up.

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The film features some fascinating music as well as dialogue with musicians like veteran Ao folk singers Sademmeren Longkumer and A. Bendangyanger Tsuwar Jamir, Chakhesang folk veteran Zachunu Keyho, classical pianist Nise Meruno, and groups like the Tetseo Sisters, the Nagaland Singing Ambas-

sadors, the Chancel Choir, Ru’a, Üsou’s Instrumental, Abiogenesis, Nagagenous, Baptist Youth Choir Poilwa Village and Purple Fusion.

In addition, experts such as Dr A Lanunungsang, Lipokmar Tzudir, Gugs Chishi, Theja Meru, Vivee Peseye, Som Kamei, Zubeno Mozhui and Dr Abraham Lotha have

shared their views on the changing face of Naga music in recent times.

Shot extensively across Nagaland, the film’s crew comprised Biswajeet Changmai (cinematography), Debajit Gayan (sound), Umesh Kumar (Editor), Atanu Phukan (research & coordination), Aiyushman Dutta (research

& art direction).

“The selections mean that the rich tapestry of the various Naga tribes would get showcased through the film in across several countries. I feel this is just the beginning of the journey for this film, and I am sure it would act as a tool to attract tourists to Nagaland apart from introducing the world

to a wide variety of Naga music,” said Borpujari.

“Songs of the Blue Hills” comes after Borpujari’s previous documentary “Mayong: Myth/Reality” got screened at several international film festivals and a nationwide DVD release through Junglee Home Video label.

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She attended music classes from G. Rio School Kohima (higher secondary).

The song is melody driven, easy to ears the concept of the song is about the love of Jesus Christ and it is ukulele (Hawaiian instrument) based song.

The official music video for this song will be released from Kohima.

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Billboard Latin Music Awards

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inger Marc Anthony swept the board at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday (24Apr14), scooping an impressive 10 prizes. The star took honours in categories including Artist of the Year, Top Latin Album of the Year for Spanish-language disc

3.0, and Hot Latin Song, Digital Song and Latin Airplay Song of the Year for Vivir Mi Vida, a track which spent 17 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart when it was released last year (13).

Singer Romeo Santos appeared set for an extra special

night at the ceremony after landing 17 nominations, but he only came away with three awards for Songwriter and Producer of the Year and a joint prize with Enrique Iglesias for their song Loco.

Other big winners were Prince Royce, who picked up four awards, and late

superstar Jenni Rivera, who scooped three posthumous accolades. Shakira was also named Social Artist of the Year and Bruno Mars won Crossover Artist of the Year.

The 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards were broadcast live from Miami, Florida on Thursday.

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new video offers a glimpse into Victoria Beckham's recent trip to South Africa, in support of the Born Free foundation - a charity aiming to eradicate the transmission of HIV from mother to child by 2015. During the trip, which was captured by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue, Mrs Beckham, 40, came to learn about a revolutionary pill for pregnant mothers infected with HIV, which has only been available for a few years.

'The fact that there is a tablet that a woman who is infected with HIV can take, that will mean that that baby will be born free of HIV - that's incredible,' she says in the Vogue video.

The fashion designer and mother of four - who was personally invited to collaborate by the magazine's editor, Anna Win-

tour - looks elegant and understated, dressed in a crisp white shirt and wearing soft, fresh make-up, with her glossy dark hair tied back into a sleek ponytail. The film also takes

viewers behind the scenes of Vogue's photo story, starring statuesque Ethiopianborn model Liya Kebede and shot by legendary Ms Leibovitz.

In the accompanying feature article on VOGUE. com, writer Jonathan Van Meter describes spending time with Mrs Beckham, who tells him it's been a long time since she has found a charity she really feels 'a connection' with.

Referring to the breakthrough pill, Mrs Beckham says: 'I had no idea that this pill existed, and because of these pills, we are now at a statistic of 97 per cent of babies born free of HIV. 'Obviously I am a woman and I am a mother, and this touched me.'

Just recently, Mrs Beckham shared her photo diary from the 'life-changing' trip, which she described

as 'powerful' and 'heartwrenching'. 'The creative community has led the HIV/AIDS response for many years,' she says. 'It seems appropriate, when talking about mother-to-

infant transmission, that women in fashion (many of whom are mothers) also lend their support,' before adding that she was 'honored' to contribute.

Mrs Beckham visited several hospitals on her trip, an experience she clearly found difficult. 'Seeing all of the sick children was very upsetting, and I realized how truly blessed I am for the health of my own children,' she says of sons Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, Cruz, eight and daughter Harper, two.

On May 11 the organization will also hold a Mother's Day Carnival in partnership with Vogue.

The New York City event will include performances

by Ariana Grande and Idina Menzel, as well as friendly baseball games with members of the New York Yankees, and family portrait

opportunities with a Vogue photographer. Tickets are $2,500 for a family of five.

Vogue's May issue, which is covered by actress Emma Stone, hits newsstands nationwide on April 29th.

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eyoncé beats Obama, Miley and the Pope to land the cover of Time's '100 Most Influential People' Beyoncé has landed the cover of Time magazine's annual '100 Most Influen-

tial People in the World'.

The pop queen beat other names on the list - from President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis and Miley Cyrus - to feature on the coveted cover. Further covers placed inside the magazine feature actor Robert Redford, the NBA's first openly gay athlete Jason Collins, and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

Time's 'Most Influential' list names people who have inspired others, regardless of their moral standing. The list also includes a profile by another star, explaining why the person deserves a spot.

'She's the boss,' Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg explained in her profile of Beyonce. 'Beyoncé has sold out the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour while being a full-time mother.

Beyoncé doesn't just sit at the table. She builds a better one.' She goes on: 'Her secret: hard work, honesty and authenticity. And her answer to the question,

'What would you do if you weren't afraid? appears to be 'Watch me. I'm about to do it.' Then she adds, 'You can, too.'"

Sandberg and Beyoncé previously collaborated on a campaign in which they called for a ban on the word 'Bossy' to describe women. Beyoncé appears in the 'Titans' section of the list alongside Pharrell Williams, Hillary Clinton and Jeff Bezos, while other sections include Pioneers, Artists, Leaders and Icons.

Time listed Kerry Washington, Amy Adams, Frozen songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez about the most influential artists of the year.

Late Night host Seth Meyers, country musician Carrie Underwood, 'Happy' singer Pharrell Williams, Russian President Vladimir Putin and singer Miley Cyrus also feature in the magazine. And interestingly, each person on the list is profiled by another famous figure; Malala Yousafzai wrote about Hillary Clinton in this issue, while Amy Poehler wrote about Seth Meyers, and Dolly Parton wrote about Miley Cyrus.

Beyoncé, who made wowed critics and fans this year by suddenly releasing a secret album featuring 14 songs and 17 videos, also nabbed a spot on the list last year. Director Baz Lurhmann wrote of her: 'When Beyoncé does an album, when Beyoncé sings a song, when Beyoncé does anything, it’s an event, and it’s broadly influential. 'Right now, she is the heir-apparent diva of the USA -- the reigning national voice.' The TIME 100 issue hits newsstands on Friday.

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StuttgArt, APrIl 25 (AFP): Defending champion Maria Sharapova reached the last eight of the Stuttgart WTA tournament on Thursday with a convincing 6-4, 6-3 win over fellow-Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

The 27-year-old Sharapova needed just one hour, 32 minutes to see off Pavlyuchenkova to pick up her tenth straight win in Stuttgart, having won the 2012 and 2013 titles, and faces Polish top seed Agnieszka Radwanska in Friday's quarter-finals.

"I'm pleased to have won in two sets, but I am never really happy with my performance and always want to improve," said Sharapova.

Her victory was in stark contrast to her struggles of Tuesday when she needed three tie-breaks and almost three-and-a-half hours to defeat Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in her first-round tie.

Seeded sixth this year, Sharapova is aiming for a third straight title on the red clay of Stuttgart as the preparations for the French Open get fully underway.

The four-time Grand Slam champion looked solid enough on serve, with just five double-faults to eight by her opponent and she had Pavlyuchenkova under constant pressure with her booming returns.

Her opponent in the quarter-finals will be Polish top seed Agnieszka Radwanska who proved too good for Italian doubles specialist Roberta Vinci, winning 6-3, 6-2.

"Radwanska is the number three in the world and everyone knows she plays extremely well, but I love challenges like this," said Sharapova, who leads Radwanska 8-2 in previous meetings.

"There are no secrets to our games, we know each other very well, but have not played each other for a while on clay. It will be interesting and I'll have to improve in all areas." Second seeded Simona Halep squandered a 5-2 first set lead and three set points to lose 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) to former US Open and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova. Former world number one and Stuttgart champion Jelena Jankovic booked her quarter-final berth as she beat Flavia Pennetta of Italy 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, while Serb ninth seed Ana Ivanovic beat Germany's Julia Goerges 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

"At the end I missed the power in my game, but the positive thing is that I was able to play some good tennis despite all the travel," said 2011 Stuttgart champion Goerges, who had played in Germany's Fed Cup semifinal win in Australia last weekend.

Ivanovic plays Kuznetsova in the quarterfinals. German Fourth seed Angelique Kerber, who also played Fed Cup in Australia at the weekend, went down 7-5, 6-4 to Spanish clay-courter Carla Suarez Navarro.

Grizzlies go one up on Thunder

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MEMPHIS, APrIl 25 (AP): The Grizzlies know they have to stop blowing fourth-quarter leads. Consecutive overtime wins makes the needed corrections much easier for Memphis. Mike Conley scored five of his 20 points in overtime, and the Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-95 Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in their firstround Western Conference series.

"Obviously, we're happy with the win but disappointed at the way we handled that last quarter," Conley said. "We knew they were going to make runs.

We knew they'd keep fighting because that's what they do, and it's the playoffs. They're going to make runs. They're going to make

plays. They have two of the best players in the league."

Still, the Grizzlies won their second straight overtime game this time after leading by 17 before going cold for most of the final 7:43 of regulation. Courtney Lee clinched the win, hitting three of four free throws in the final 10.9 seconds of OT. Game 4 is Saturday night in Memphis. The Thunder, who had the NBA's second-best record in the regular season, have to figure out how to shoot better against the team that ousted them in the conference semifinals in five games last year.

"We just got to stay together, and we will do that," Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said. "We're down

right now in the series 1-2, but just got to focus all of our attention after tomorrow's review of the film together as a group and take it all to the next game and do our best to tie it up and take it home 2-2."

NBA scoring champ Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 30 for the Thunder, who even got another four-point play in the final minute to force overtime. This time, it was Westbrook's turn with 26.6 seconds left. But Durant missed all eight 3-point attempts and was 10 of 27. Westbrook was 9 of 26, though he grabbed 13 rebounds. The Thunder hit only 3 of 12 overall in overtime.

"Kevin is really prideful," Brooks said. "He loves

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Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Daredevils, earn first win DubAI, APrIl 25 (IANS): An unbeaten 128-run partnership between Aaron Finch and David Warner led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their first win in the Indian Premier League when they beat the Delhi Daredevils by four runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here Friday.

Electing to bat, the Sunrisers put up a challenging total of 184/1 and then restricted Daredevils to 180/4.

With 20 runs required off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's last over, the Delhi outfit could only manage 15 in an exciting finish and to end up with their third loss out of four matches this season.

The Sunrisers got off to a good start with skipper Shikhar Dhawan (33) and Man of the Match Finch hitting a 56-run opening wicket partnership before Dhawan was caught by his counterpart Kevin Pietersen at fine leg. Dhawan played well hitting five boundaries and a six in his 22-ball knock.

Left-handed Warner joined Finch at the crease and the two Australians combined in a fabulous second-wicket partnership which lasted till the last ball of their innings. The top order duo scored at a run rate of 9.36 in the last 13.4 overs to propel their side to a challenging total.

Finch played the anchor's role, making an unbeaten 88 off 53 balls at a strike rate of 166.03.

His knock included eight boundaries and four towering sixes. He was well supported by Warner, who scored 58 not out, hitting three fours and sixes each.

None of the Daredevils bowlers had anything to boast about with all but one going for more than nine runs per over. Only spin-

Russia's Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Poland's top seed Agnieszka Radwanska during their quarterfinal match at the Porsche tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, April 25, 2014. Sharapova won the match with 6-4 and 6-3. (AP Photo)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) passes past Oklahoma City Thunder defenders Thabo Sefolosha (25) and Serge Ibaka, second from left, in the first half of Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Thursday, April 24 in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo)

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ner Shahbaz Nadeem had figures worth showing off with 4-0-24-1, picking up the only wicket of Dhawan in the seventh over.

In reply, the Daredevils took off really well with Quinton de Kock (48) and Murali Vijay (52) giving the team the much needed start. Initially the South African was the aggressor, scoring six boundaries and a six, but Vijay too joined the party with seven boundaries and a lofty six.

The openers hit a 99run opening wicket stand before both perished within a span of four runs

and six balls, bringing in skipper Pietersen (16) and wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik (15). Despite not playing his side's opening three games due to an injured finger, Pietersen looked in form.

Though the team was stable at 135/2, the required run rate was growing on them. Trying to accelerate, Karthik and Pietersen both got out on successive deliveries off pacer Dale Steyn in the 17th over. JP Duminy (20 not out) and Manoj Tiwary (23 not out) hit a few lusty blows in the end but eventually fell short of their target.

what he does and loves doing it with the guys that he's playing with. He was frustrated a few times with himself missing shots he normally makes in his sleep." Durant said they have to get easier shots and will figure it out for the next game. "Personally, I think we missed a lot of good looks, some open 3s, some lay-ins, some I wish I could take back," Durant said.

Zach Randolph scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds for Memphis, which now has won 15 straight at home. Tony Allen, who scored 16 points for Memphis, gave the Thunder one final chance at an improbable play to keep the game alive. After Lee split his free throws with 1.7 seconds left, Members of the Nagaland Cricket Academy Team, who defeated Shillong Cricket Academy in the finals of the U-19 Tri-Series, Westbrook was racing up which concluded at Sovima NCA Stadium, Dimapur on Thurday. the right sideline trying to get a shot off before the buzzer.

Allen tripped Westbrook, sending him to the line for three attempts.

Westbrook hit the first, missed the second and then clanked the third off the rim on purpose. But Ed Davis tipped away the ball to seal the win for Memphis. Marc Gasol scored 14 points for Memphis. Beno Udrih added 12 points, and Lee finished with 10. Serge Ibaka had 12 points for the Thunder, which went 5 of 28 beyond the arc.

The Thunder trailed 81-64 in the fourth quarter. Then they scored 17 straight with Westbrook's 3-pointer in the left corner tying it up with 57.3 seconds left, and setting up yet another thrilling finish between these teams.

"We got to be better down the stretch is the thing that sticks out," Allen said.

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