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By Sandemo Ngullie

KOHIMA, APRIL 27 (MExN): The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) will convene an emergency cum presidential meeting at 9:00 am on Monday, April 28, regarding the April 9 shootout at Kohima and expired deadline to NSCN (K) failing to fulfill the demands of ACAUT Nagaland. All presidents have been requested to attend the meeting without fail, which will be held at the AYO office, informed AYO president Medo Yhokha.

HIV slowly adapting to human beings

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TORONTO, APRIL 27 (PTI): Scientists studying the evolution of HIV in North America have found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts. “Much research has focused on how HIV adapts to antiviral drugs – we wanted to investigate how HIV adapts to us, its human hosts, over time,” said lead author Zabrina Brumme. “HIV adapts to the immune response in reproducible ways. In theory, this could be bad news for host immunity – and vaccines – if such mutations were to spread in the population,” said Brumme. “Just like transmitted drug resistance can compromise treatment success, transmitted immune escape mutations could erode our ability to naturally fight HIV,” said Brumme. “Overall, our results show that the virus is adapting very slowly in North America. In parts of the world harder hit by HIV though, rates of adaptation could be higher,” said Brumme. “We already have the tools to curb HIV in the form of treatment – and we continue to advance towards a vaccine and a cure. Together, we can stop HIV/AIDS before the virus subverts host immunity through population-level adaptation,” Brumme added.

Monday, April 28, 2014 12 pages Rs. 4 –Bernard Baruch

Four days of Tsükhenyi Festival celebrated [ PAGE 2]

Maria seals hattrick of Stuttgart crowns

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South Korean prime minister resigns over ferry sinking

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eVerest: Big business over noble pursuit

KATHMANDU, APRIL 27 (REUTERs): Blogging from Everest base camp after 16 sherpas were killed by an avalanche, American climber Ed Marzec lamented, “I am shamed by our greed and embarrassed by our lack of compassion.” Expressions of sympathy were not enough, however, for the Nepali guides who take breathtaking risks to help Western clients scale the slopes of Everest. There was fury among the roughly 400 sherpas at no...no tax. Just sell him base camp after the April 250 calendars! 18 accident on the perilous Khumbu icefall, the single The Morung Express deadliest disaster on the POLL QUESTIOn world’s highest mountain. Chanting, pumping Vote on www.morungexpress.com their fists and threatening SMS your answer to 9862574165 violence, a group of young Is the Nagaland government sherpas forced an expeditaking adequate measures tion boycott that now looks to tackle the rising crime in almost certain, for the first our society? time, to write off a whole season for hundreds of Yes no Others would-be summiteers. Do present naga leaders The sherpa backlash, have the ability and which had simmered for capacity to lead the people years as a cut-throat busitowards a shared future? ness expanded, could deal Yes 18% a blow to the commercial 54% no expedition industry that 28% Others took off in the mid-1990s Details on page 7 pushing costs for climbers even higher. At the top of the Everest

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supply chain are “clients” from around the globe who pay tens of thousands of dollars to Western mountaineering firms. Then there are Nepali middlemen and the government who take a cut, shoestring local agents, and finally the guides, who can earn as little as $1,000 a season. Much of the sherpas’ anger was directed at the Himalayan nation’s government, which receives a $10,000 “royalty” from every Everest climber in a group of seven. The sherpa resentment is not aimed at the government alone. Three European climbers abandoned their ascent to the 8,850-metre summit last year after a brawl with a group of sherpas during which their tents were pelted and stones and punches were thrown. The big business that is now Everest stands in stark contrast to the simplicity of Edmund Hillary’s expedition in 1953, when he and sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the highest point on earth. No one would argue that following in their footsteps along the same South

Father and sons of nepalese mountaineer Ang Kaji Sherpa, killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest, wait for his body to arrive at Sherpa Monastery in Katmandu, nepal, Saturday, April 19, 2014. The recent disaster in Everest has shed light on big business and has transformed mountain climbing in the Himalayan nation. (AP Photo)

Col route 61 years later is easy. But climbers today can count on bigger teams of sherpas, accurate weather forecasts, sophisticated gear, rescue helicopters, satellite phones and steroids to avert high-altitude disorders. That has attracted recreational climbers to sign up for expeditions with major Everest guide companies, known as “wholesalers”, which charge cli-

ents between $40,000 and $90,000. Arnette said the most expensive companies provide Western guides - who can command $10,000$35,000 a climb - and some offer gourmet food, with one promoting its sushi and another a five-star chef. Jon Krakauer wrote last week that the statistics give Western novices a false sense of security about “a

preposterously dangerous undertaking”. Before he died in 2008, Hillary himself voiced disdain for the modern processions to the top of Everest. Elizabeth Hawley, a chronicler of climbing in Nepal says “Sometimes clients fake their qualifications. And some irresponsible wholesalers will take anyone.” According to one local operator, a wholesaler that

charges its clients $50,000 might typically pay him $35,000. Wongchu Sherpa, an Everest summiteer who now organises expeditions, charges about $37,000 per climber with two sherpas, making a profit of $2,0003,000 on each client. “Sometimes people think that if they pay more money that means they have a better chance of reaching the summit,” he said. He said the wholesalers “make a lot of margin”, which is justified because they have marketing skills that local firms lack, but the government has no visibility of money raised abroad that fails to find its way to Nepal. Mountaineering is a key part of Nepal’s tourism industry, which accounts for about four percent of GDP in a nation whose desperate poverty is hard to miss; even in the capital, a disheveled and polluted low-rise city with potholed roads. “We are concerned that they are taking more money there and paying less here,” Tourism Minister Bhim Acharya told Reuters. “We would like to tackle it ... but not make an issue of it now.” “There are very strong

and powerful people in the agencies,” said a senior government official. “All political parties have contacts with them for donations. If you have contacts, you can get contracts.” The government says mountaineering is free of graft, and that it sticks to a rule that 30 percent of the climbing fee is ploughed back into development of the Everest region. Many sherpas, however, believe that the government views the Everest industry as simply “a milk cow” and cares little about their welfare. Sherpas have always been the backbone of Everest expeditions, fixing ropes and ladders, carrying packs and cooking for climbers. They will often make 20-25 round trips to take kit and supplies to advanced camps, which exposes them to greater risk than their clients. Most sherpas earn between $2,000 and $8,000 per season, and a few with exceptional skills are paid as much as Western guides. However, many operators “at the bottom end of the business” pay sherpas less than $1,000 and insure them for the minimum set by Nepal’s government.

AcAUt nagaland cautions Excise revenues drastically reduced nagaland state departments Our Correspondent Kohima | April 27

DIMAPUR, APRIL 27 (MExN): The Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has expressed concern at the “practice of Nagaland government departments deducting salaries of its employees for so called welfare of the Naga Political Groups.” ACAUT Nagaland Chairperson, L Supong Ao and Secretary, Solomon L Awomi, in a press note, termed this practice as “illegal, arbitrary, an open practice of corruption and in total violation of government service rules.” It stated that no HoD or departmental DDO is authorized to deduct the salary of its employees for payment to any individual or organization. Asserting that there is “no standing government order to such effect,” it added that any departmental official carrying out “such illegal activity is committing a serious offence” and that criminal charges are

liable to be framed against such officials. “The state government is a different entity and the Naga Political Movement is a separate issue,” said ACAUT Nagaland. As such, it cautioned that the erring HoDs and DDOs “shall be held fully responsible for such extra-constitutional acts and prosecuted.” “At a time when the cry is reconciliation and peace, the government departments are directly encouraging factionalism in the movement by doling out money to all the factions through illegal means and such action is deemed antiNaga,” asserted ACAUT Nagaland. It further called upon government employees to report unauthorized deduction of salaries to the office of the ACAUT Nagaland or call its Public Grievances Cell at 8974761098, 8974956854, 9856915353 or 9612169539.

Censures ‘unauthorized deduction’ of employee salaries

4 kidnapped persons rescued Morung Express news accomplices, met them at Nagaon Railway StaDimapur | April 27 tion, after which they proAssam Police, on April 26, ceeded towards a house. rescued four persons from It is reported that the four Nagaland, who were kid- were then locked up and napped in Nagaon on April assaulted with iron rods. 25. Two persons, identified A ransom demand of Rs. as Gulzar Hussain and Abu 4 lakhs was made to the Hanifa, were arrested in families of the kidnapped. this connection. The vic- The kidnappers then sent tims have been identified an SBI bank account numas Tohoshe Awomi (38), ber to the families, through Hokivi Yeptho (33), Mo- SMS, for the money to be hammed Bilal Hussain deposited in. The kidnap(22), and Khalil Ali (33), all pers had threatened to residents of Thilixu Village. kill the victims if the ranAccording to Tohoshe, som was not paid within he got acquainted with 2 days. All documents beGulzar over a year back. longing to the victims, inOn April 24, Gulzar had cluding PAN cards, driving made a phone call offer- licenses, mobile phones ing a car for sale. It was in- etc. were destroyed by the formed that Tohoshe and kidnappers. The families Hokivi reached Nagaon negotiated the amount to by train on April 25, along Rs. 3 Lakhs and after makwith Bilal and Khalil, who ing arrangements, deposwere taken along as guide ited Rs. 62000 as an initial installment. and driver respectively. The families, meanGulzar, along with his

while, approached the Dimapur Muslim Public Forum (DMPF) for help on April 25. DMPF suggested filing an FIR at Diphupar Police Station, and at the same time, made contacts with Assam Police and public leaders in Nagaon. Assam Police, with the assistance of the local administration, rescued the victims on April 26 from a hideout some 40 kms from Nagaon Town. DMPF General Secretary, Mukhibur Rehman has expressed gratitude to the Assam Police and Nagaland Police for their efforts in recovering the victims. It was also revealed that the bank account, where the ransom money was deposited, has been blocked and that efforts are on to recover the money. The two accused are presently in custody of Assam Police.

Since the introduction of the Nagaland Liquor Prohibition Act 1989, revenue earning of the Nagaland Excise Department has been reduced drastically, according to the latest annual administrative report of the state’s Excise and Prohibition Department 2013-14. The report informed that revenue was highest in 1987-88, when the department earned Rs

584.37 Lakhs, followed by Rs 550.90 Lakhs in 198889. The revenue dropped significantly the following year, with the department earning only Rs 110.09 Lakhs. In the first two years, after the act was introduced, the average revenue was Rs 567.635. Since then, over the next twenty five years (till March 2014), the average revenue earnings of the department has been Rs 194.84. The year 1990-91 recorded the lowest revenue for the depart-

ment at Rs 82.32 Lakhs. The Excise Department implements the Nagaland Excise Act 1967, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985, and the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act and Rules 1989. After the Nagaland government introduced the Total Prohibition Act 1989, the main function of the department underwent a change from a regulatory role to enforcement. As a result of this, excise revenue collection in the

state has been drastically reduced, stated the report. The only source of the excise revenue is from sale of liquor to defense personnel through canteen store depots, to paramilitary bonded warehouses and through fine amounts realized from excise violators. Although there are only 264 enforcement personnel in the department, drastic improvement in detection duties has been reported during the reporting period, stated the report.

Popes John XXIII, John Paul II proclaimed Saints

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 27 (REUTERs): Pope Francis, on Sunday, proclaimed his predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints on Sunday in front of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims celebrating two 20th century giants of the Roman Catholic Church. Cheers and applause rang out across St Peter’s Square after the historic double canonisation as many in the crowd fixed their gaze on huge tapestries of the two popes on the facade of the basilica behind Francis. “We declare and define Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II to be saints and we enrol them among the saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole Church,” Francis said in his formal proclamation. The crowd was so large it stretched back along all of Via della Conciliazione, the half kilometre-long, broad boulevard that starts at the Tiber River. Even its bridges were packed with pilgrims. The Mass was also attended by former Pope Benedict, who last year became the first pontiff in six centuries to step down. John XXIII, who reigned from 1958 to 1963 and called the modernising Second Vatican Council,

nuns hold up a poster with portraits of Pope John Paul II and John XXIII, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 27. (AP Photo)

and John Paul II, the Pole who reigned for nearly 27 years, played a leading role on the world stage. The overwhelming majority in the crowd were Poles who had travelled from their home country and immigrant communities as far afield as Chicago and Sydney to watch their most famous native son become a saint. Hundreds of red and white Polish flags filled the square and the streets surrounding the Vatican, which were strewn with sleeping bags, backpacks and folding chairs.

It was one of the biggest crowds since John Paul’s beatification in 2011. “For years Pope John Paul II took the Church to the ends of the earth and today the ends of the earth have come back here,” said Father Tom Rosica, head of Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic television network. Families and other pilgrims had waited for more than 12 hours along the main street leading to the Vatican before police opened up the square at 5:30 a.m. About 850 cardi-

nals and bishops were celebrating the Mass with the pope and 700 priests were on hand to distribute communion to the huge crowd. Francis’ own huge popularity has added extra appeal to the unprecedented ceremony to raise two former leaders of the church to sainthood on the same day. But while both were widely revered, there has also been criticism that John Paul II, who only died nine years ago, has been canonised too quickly. Groups representing victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests also say he did not do enough to root out a scandal that emerged towards the end of his pontificate and which has hung over the church ever since. The controversy did nothing to put off the rivers of Catholic faithful who have been arriving in Rome over the past few days. “It is a great joy, an immense joy, because there is happiness everywhere and this is not an empty happiness,” said Guillemette Chevalier, from France. “Here we have found the joy of being together in the Church around two extraordinary men ... who give meaning to our lives. It is true happiness,” she said.

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Nagaland GK 2014 released

LocaL Four days of Tsükhenyi Festival celebrated

PfUtsERO, APRIL 27 care awareness and HIV/ (MExN): A four-day long AIDS which he said is very celebration of Tsükhenyi much prevalent in our soFestival of the Khuzhami ciety. On the first day of the Chakhesang began on April 24 coinciding with event, Lhiwenyi Kapfo, the Pfütseromi Youth So- VDB Secretary, Pfütseciety’s 65th Annual Session romi, brought greetings, at Pfütseromi Village. A W.K. Ritse, Village Council press release received here Chairman Pfütseromi gave informed that Dr. Ditsolo a short speech, women soMero, Medical Superinten- ciety, Pfütseromi, presentdent, Civil Hospital Dima- ed folk song, which was folpur, graced the event as the lowed by a tug of war. On April 25, Tsükhenyi chief guest. In his speech, he urged games and sports was held the gathering to develop which W.K. Ritse, graced green cultivation in order as the chief guest and Sabu to have a sustainable living Kapfo, VDBM as the guest and also to preserve water of honour. Meanwhile, on calling it the main source April 26, a khel wise feast of life. “The good old tradi- was celebrated at Pfütsetion of our ancestor should romi Village. The Festival be preserved to boost the ended on April 27 with a inflow of tourist which will celebration of cultural SunFormer chief minister, K.L. Chishi (right) releasing Nagaland GK at his residence in Dimapur day where different culturon Sunday. Editor of the book, Dr. N. Khashito Aye (centre) and Rev. L. Hevuto Awomi are improve the economy of the society,” he stated. He al songs and activities were also seen in the picture. (Morung Photo) further spoke on health presented. DIMAPUR, APRIL 27 questions & answers of nalistic experience, the (MExN): The 9th edi- NPSC prelims and main editor has been publishing tion of Nagaland General examinations from 2008 to Nagaland GK since 2004 Knowledge (GK) 2014 with 2013 and latest who’s who. rendering service to all catKIPhIRE, APRIL 27 (MExN): The All Nagaland SSA focus on current affairs and The book also covers Naga- egories of people. Dedication prayer dur- Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) Kiphire Unit will hold a competitive exams was re- land Census 2011 and fealeased in Dimapur on Sun- tures information and ba- ing the release of the book general meeting on April 30, 10:00 am at Hopongkyu Meday by former chief minis- sic facts of Nagaland, land, was pronounced by Execu- morial, Kiphire town. A Lipise Sangtam, president, NSSATA people, Naga heritage, not- tive Secretary, UBCA NEI, Kiphire unit has directed all SSA appointees under Kiphire ter, K.L. Chishi. Dimapur, Rev. L. Hevuto district to attend the general meeting without fail. Absentees Edited by Dr. N. Khashi- ed personalities etc. Having 30 years of jour- Awomi. shall be imposed a fine of Rs.1500/-, he informed. to Aye, the book contains

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Zhaleo Rio, parliamentary secretary for Urban Development along with state officials and Mai Chaiyanit, Mayor and Councillors of Nongprue Municipality, Thailand on April 25. The parliamentary secretary along with the department officials is on a study tour to various Thailand Municipalities from April 22 to 28.

NSSATA Kiphire unit meeting

Naga Ex Servicemen Association launched

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DIMAPUR, APRIL 27 (MExN): The Naga ex servicemen met on April 26 in Dimapur to launch a state level platform to “voice out their grievances and make their voices heard.” A press release informed that over 100 ex servicemen residing in and around Dimapur and representatives from other districts attended the meeting and unanimously resolved to form an association by the name of Naga Ex Servicemen Association (NESA), with its headquarters in Dimapur and District Chapters in all 11 districts of the State. In this regard, the members present unanimously agreed to elect Col Sajukha Rengma as Chairman and Capt GK Zhimo as Secretary General of the association and further entrusted them to work out all modalities for NESA to function as legal entity, the release added.

Students' union releases Kiruphema folk song album

Health camps held for economically poor in Kohima

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KOhIMA, APRIL 27 (MExN): As part of National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Kohima conducted health checkup camps for the “least fortunate and economically weaker section” in Kohima. Areas like Naga Bazaar, Chandmari, Daklane, and Kitsubozou were covered and the health camps were held in their respective Sub Centres, informed a press release. This initiative was headed by Dr. Aomeren Longkumer, MO-UPHC Kohima, and UPHC staff supported by the staff of the respective Sub Centres and Ward Chairman. Over 300 patients availed free medical consultation and medicines. The patients included adults, children and elderly. The release stated that National Urban Health Mission, the newly instituted department under National Health Mission (NHM) aims to uplift the lives of the urban poor population by providing equitable and adequate access to health care through revamped public health care systems, camps and outreach services.

Savilie Kruneilie, chairman, Kiruphema Village Council releasing Kiruphema folk song vol-1 on April 25.

DIMAPUR, APRIL 27 (MExN): The Kiruphema students’ Union (KSU) released the long awaited Kiruphema folk song vol-1

on April 25 with Savilie Kruneilie, chairman, Kiruphema Village Council (KGC) as the chief guest at Kiruphema Bawe.

A press release informed that Kiruphema village in Kohima district is well known for its traditional and cultural preservation. Addressing the function, Savilie Kruneilie said, “folk song is one of the deepest inner outcomes and a way to safeguard the pride of the forefathers as human life and world technology change day by day.” He added that students are the pillar for the future to build unity and uplift the village in any activity. Earlier, Kepeneilhou Shosahie, president, KSU, chaired the function; Viletuo Vielie, pastor, Kiruphema Baptist Church said the invocation; Kiruphema FS group presented special folk song; former KSU president Neicasato Visienyü gave exhortation; and KSU adviser Kekhrievituo Dahou delivered vote of thanks.

Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Deputy Speaker Er. Levi Rengma addressing the general meeting of Rengma GBs’ Association at Tseminyu on April 24. (Morung Photo)

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Elderly men perform traditional fire making during an occasion in Phek district recently. (Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero) C M Y K

PMA and PWOK against sheltering perpetrators

KOhIMA, APRIL 27 (MExN): The Pochury Mothers Association (PMA) and Pochury Women Organisation, Kohima (PWOK) have expressed pain at the murder of a woman whose half nude body was found dumped in Eros Line, Dimapur recently. Vehemently condemning “such horrific act”, the two organizations have appealed to the law enforcing agency to book the culprit(s) and award befitting punishment “so as to send a strong signal to would be perpetrators.” Perpetrators of such cruel and horrific crimes should not be sheltered by anyone, it added. A press statement appended by the respective

presidents of PMA and PWOK further asserted, “The slow legal system in disposing cases is seen as one reason why rapists/murderers remain at large unpunished thereby encouraging other like-minded criminals commit such horrifying offences without any hesitation.” With all seriousness and in view of the repeated occurrences of rapes and murders in the State, PMA and PWOK have appealed to the Government of Nagaland and sensible citizens not to shelter perpetrators of such heinous and cruel crimes. Further, they conveyed their heartfelt sympathies to the victim’s family members.

Officials and participants during the farmer to farmer interaction held for citrus farmers of Tuophema and Botsa at Tuophema village recently. The programme was organized by ATMA Chiephobozou block, Kohima.

CWAK celebrates 36th general session

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DIMAPUR, APRIL 27 (MExN): Chesezu Welfare Association Kohima (CWAK) celebrated its 36th general session cum picnic on April 26 under the theme, “Together We Stand” at Kigwema ground with Director, School Education, Zaveyi Nyekha as the chief guest. A press release issued by its outgoing chairman, Yota Swuro informed that the new office bearers for the tenure 2014- 2016 are: Mayhu Sasu - Chairman, Vetatso Ringa - Vice Chairman, Nungota Swuro - General Secretary, Desho Chuzho - Joint Secretary, Thotso Nyekha - Finance Secretary, Besusayi Nienu - Treasurer, Secretaries - Zalekholu Chuzho (Student), Vezhotsolu Ringa (Women), Besuto Nyekha and Nokho Nyekha (Both Cultural), and Advisory Board - Acuyi Nienu, Basuyi Khesoh and Yota Swuro.

Participants of the 3rd Annual General Meeting of Union of Evangelical Students of India (UESI) Nagaland which was held from April 25-27 at Trinity Theological College Thahekhu, Dimapur. The speaker of the meeting was L.T. Jeyachandran. 27 College Evangelical Union Units and 20 Evangelical Graduate Fellowship Units from all the districts of Nagaland attended.

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Music students perform during Spring Recital organized by Creative Academy of Music in Kohima recently.

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Drafting of Mizoram Lokayukta almost completed Newmai News Network AIZAWL | April 27

Mizoram Law and Judicial Secretary, P Singthanga has informed that the constitutional anti-corruption ombudsman at state level Lokayukta for Mizoram is on the verge of completion. He also said that DoNER has in principle approved Rs 9 crore for renovation of the premises proposed for Mizoram High Court. P Singthanga said, "As the government urges to ready the Lokayukta for Mizoram, we have been accordingly working on it

vigorously. After we thought we have done it, some needful has been found in our meeting with the Law Minister, on which we are working on now”. The Law secretary said that the Lokayukta being drafted is meant to be able to investigate any case, adding, "Even the earlier exception that forbids investigation of cases prior to the last 5 years have also been omitted.” “We feel that the Lokayukta being drafted is good enough, but whether it would be accepted or rejected is up to the authority", he said, adding, they

have also looked into the suggestions of the civil societies as well. In response to a query as to whether Mizoram is near to have its own High Court or not, Law Secretary P Singthanga said, "For purpose of renovation of the proposed premises for High Court of Mizoram, DoNER has approved Rs 9 crore in principle”. “In order to set up High Court, the government is doing its best”, he added. He then said that the government has no influence over the court decisions as some people seem to have assumed. With ef-

fect from the implementation of Separation of Judiciary in Mizoram, all matters regarding Transfer, Posting and Promotion of Judge/Magistrate comes under the jurisdiction of Gauhati High Court, he informed. Even formulation of their tasks in the Court and distribution of their tasks are also in the hands of Gauhati High Court. The Mizoram government has no power over such, and that the Mizoram government has even no control over the Court Staffs; they rather all comes under the power of District & Sessions Judge, the

Law secretary said. Meanwhile, there are some Orders which are to be issued by the government, in case of which Gauhati High Court informs the Mizoram government accordingly, he told the media persons. According to Law & Judicial Department Secretary, Mizoram government also no longer deals with ACR of the Judge/Magistrate and Staffs. As such, the Mizoram Government has no direct responsibility over their good work or otherwise. Administrative and Supervision Work are in the hands of Gauhati

High Court, he said. The Secretary of the state’s Law & Judicial Department also told the media that the remarks in recent times which can make people think that the government may have influenced over the Court is wrong and that such assumptions would have but arisen out of misunderstanding or lack of adequate knowledge. According to him, notification for implementation of separation of judiciary in Mizoram has been issued on June 16, 2005, and by mid 2008 it came into full effect.

Water crisis throws life out of gear in Imphal IMPHAL, APRIL 27 (TNN): The worsening water crisis in the Imphal Valley owing to scanty rainfall has made living expensive as residents now are shelling out a whooping Rs 750 for 1,000 litre of potable water from private suppliers. The crisis is such that people have started using disposable plates and banana leaves, just to save water used for washing utensils. Some have also stopped washing clothes. Surgeries at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here A Greater Adjutant stork flies by a ragpicker looking for recyclable items at a garbage dump were delayed by a few on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) hours on Saturday due to

unavailability of water. The patients and their families hurled blames on the hospital authorities. "The price of water is increasing by the day. Last week, the price of 1,000 litre potable water was fixed at Rs 200, but today it soared to Rs 750. Even after paying the price to the private suppliers, we have to wait for at least two-to-three days for water as the demand is overshooting the supply," said H Abung, an Imphal resident. Major rivers in the state have dried up and so the state public health and engineering department (PHED) has stopped

supplying pure water from most of its plants since the past few days making space for the private suppliers to provide treated water from the available sources. Though, PHED minister Irengbam Hemochandra Singh had on Wednesday said, if needed water would be pumped from Loktak, the largest fresh water lake in the northeast, no such measures have been taken up by the department. Manipur irrigation and flood control minister Ngamthang Haokip, who visited Singda water project near Imphal on

Saturday, said water could be supplied to the Imphal denizens only for twenty days. Taking opportunity, the opposition BJP and JD(U) blamed the state government for not implementing a long-term water management policy. Breaking all the previous records, Manipur experienced least rainfall in the last four months, a meteorological official said. The rampant felling of trees in the catchment has created such acute water crisis, he added. The state had a brief respite on Friday with moderate rainfall for about an hour.

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‘Need to protect indigenous people of Manipur’ IMPHAL, APRIL 27 (NNN): Various speakers today echoed for the protection of the indigenous people of Manipur and also recalled the events that had led to the loss of Manipur sovereignty to the British in the 19th century. International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) today observed its 16th Dark Day at Iboyaima Shumang Lila Shanglen here. All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) chief Y. Mani while speaking on the occasion dwelt on the need for unity of all communities in Manipur to work for the common good. He cautioned that there is a possibility of the indigenous communities of Manipur getting extinct. Mani however lamented that there is no unity among the people of the state and for which there is no needed energy to mobilise to achieve this end. Professor N Joykumar of Manipur University said that there were several battles fought by the Manipuris against the British but the state government of Manipur chooses to commemorate only the battle at Khongjom. He stressed that other battles fought in Manipur were also equally important.

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73.34% voter turnout in repolling in Assam

GUWAHATI, APRIL 27 (PTI): Altogether 73.34% polling was recorded during fresh polling in 15 polling stations today in Assam's Kokrajhar, Gauhati, Nowgong and Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituencies, Election Commission sources said. The highest polling was recorded at Nowgong with 76.59% in two polling stations followed by Kokrajhar with 76.41% voting in nine polling stations, Mangaldoi with 72.05% in one station and Gauhati with 68.33% in three centres, EC sources said, adding, the repolling was ordered due to EVM malfunctioning. Rrepolling was held at five polling stations in Gossaigaon Assembly constituency and four under Kokrajhar (West) in Kokrajhar LS seat, two under Gauhati West and one under Dispur in Gauhati LS seat, one each under Raha (SC) and Barhampur in Nowgong LS seat, besides one under Mazbat Assembly segment in Mangaldoi LS seat, EC sources said.

Security measures stepped up for President's visit in Manipur IMPHAL, APRIL 27 (PTI): Security has been beefed up with central paramilitary forces and the state police combing various parts of Manipur capital complex in view of the proposed visit of President Pranab Mukherjee on April 29. Mukherjee would be the chief guest at the 14th convocation of Manipur University. Police sources said random checking of passers-by have been launched at various places around Kanchipur area, the location of the university, about five kilometre from capital complex to detect movement and infiltration of the militants. Six major militant outfits have called for a 12-hour general strike on April 29 and also for boycott of the visit of the President alleging that the people of Manipur were being tortured by Central forces in the name of dealing with insurgency.

KNLA ultras killed, arms found in Assam DIPHU, APRIL 27 (PTI): Two suspected insurgents of the underground Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) were killed in an encounter with police in Karbi Anglong district of Assam and arms recovered from them, police said on Saturday. A group of militants exchanged fire with police at a place north of Uttar Borbil outpost under Howraghat police station at 10.50 PM last night, they said here. Two unidentified cadre suffered bullet injuries in the encounter and were taken to the nearby Nazar Mini Primary Health Centre where doctors declared them brought dead, they said.

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The Village Authority Union of Tipaimukh subdivision, Churachandpur, Manipur has condemned the dastardly acts of personnel of Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) against the innocent villagers of Parvachawm and Lungthulien on two occasions this year. The Union alleged that Mizoram police personnel, along with arms and ammunition raided Parvachawm village earlier this year on February 19, checked into houses of innocent civilians including the house of the village Chief Malsawm during the wee hours. A good number of innocent villagers were also assaulted and left seriously injured by the Mizoram Police, the release alleged. The second raid took place when a group of fully armed Mizoram Police personnel crossed over Manipur border unauthorized and entered Lungthulien village, 10 km away from the Parbu ng su b - d i v i si o na l headquarter during the wee hours of April 22, the Union alleged. The house of Ralkapthuom, Chairman of the Village Authority was raided by the Mizoram personnel. The Union further alleged that as no persons were staying in the house

Cambridge certificates for Northeast students soon GUWAHATI, APRIL 27 (TNN): Students of the Northeast region will soon get 10+2 level Cambridge International qualifications by studying in the city itself. The (Cambridge) International School, Guwahati, will start its courses in the city from June this year which will not only help students to get admissions in foreign countries easily but also compete in engineering and pre-medical tests. "Students use Cambridge International AS (equivalent to Class XI) and A (equivalent to Class XII) level qualifications to get admissions at leading universities worldwide, including those in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and India. This quali-

fication has a proven reputation of being an excellent preparation for the university level, employment and life," said Pulak Bhattacharyya, principal of the school, at a news conference here on Saturday. The Cambridge International Examinations are part of the University of Cambridge and in order to maintain the quality in education, (Cambridge) International School, Guwahati, has trained its faculty members by experts from abroad before commencement of the courses, said Bhattacharyya. The (Cambridge) International School, Guwahati, which is affiliated to the University of Cambridge, will start offering courses from this academic session. After completion of the courses, students will be

able to sit for the exams to get Cambridge International AS and A level qualifications. "It is equivalent to 10+2 of other India boards and offers arts, science and commerce streams. Students, after clearing Class X exam from any recognized board in India, can seek admission for AS and A level qualifications," he added. He said students from the NE region for the first time will be able to get Cambridge International AS and A level qualification without even going outside the northeast. "Though Cambridge International Examinations are conducted in some of the schools in India, it is for the first time that a school from the northeast has earned the privilege to hold this exam," said Bhattacharyya.

during the night, the lock was broken from outside and the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) personnel intruded into the house and damaged household articles including wooden boxes and stole money amounting to Rs. 3,555, claimed to be a church fund. One Lalpiengruol was forced to take them back to Mizoram in his mini truck and after he was

beaten up. Lalpiengruol is said to be undergoing medical treatment. The VA Union termed the illegal raiding of the Tipaimukh villages as serious infringement of the law of the land and while condemning the dastardly acts of the MAP personnel in strongest terms, urged the Manipur Government to take necessary steps to stop such illegal intrusions.

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AccrA, April 27 (iANS): India’s exports to West Africa for the period April 2013 to February 2014 totalled around $6 billion, recording a 22.55 percent growth over the past year, a foreign trade performance analysis by the department of commerce under India’s ministry of commerce and industry has revealed. Nigeria topped the list with Rs.14,526.49 crore as against Rs.13,416.91 crore over the previous period and registered a growth of 8.27 percent. Ghana followed with Rs.4,651.73 crore as against Rs.3,591.09 and registered a 29.54 percent growth. Benin registered Rs.4,384.08 crore as against Rs.2,276.32 crore and recorded a growth of 92.60 percent over the period. Exports

to Togo were worth Rs.2,524.91 crore, a growth of 67.25 per cent of the previous year’s figure of Rs.1,509.68. Senegal recorded a 0.64 percent growth over the previous year’s figure of Rs.1,964.35 crore to Rs2,396.30 crore for the period from April 2013 to February 2014. Exports to Cote d’Ivoire did not fare well as it registered a minus 13.14 percent fall from Rs.1,964.35 crore to Rs.1,706.30 crore. Cameroon showed a slight increase from Rs.1,235.49 crore to Rs.1,470.65 crore. Liberia performed better registering a growth of 149.59 percent which saw exports rising from Rs.580.92 crore to Rs.1,449.91 crore. Guinea also saw a slight in-

crease of 14.19 percent recording Rs.1,124.07 crore from a previous figure of Rs.984.40 crore. Similarly, Mali also registered an improvement over the previous year recording a 70.92 per cent growth from Rs.350.38 crore to Rs.598.86 crore. Burkina Faso recorded a growth of 38.82 percent moving from Rs.406.18 crore to Rs.563.86, whilst Sierra Leone recorded a negative 40.26 growth by registering Rs.512.87 crore as against a previous figure of Rs.858.44 crore. Niger registered a 73.97 percent growth increasing its Indian imports from Rs.287.42 crore to Rs.458.85 crore whilst Gambia recorded an increase from Rs.266.27 crore to Rs.458.85

crore. Guinea Bissau recorded a 210 percent growth with a figure of Rs109.85 crore from Rs.35.44 crore in the corresponding time last year. The total Indian exports, including re-exports, up to March 2014 were valued $9.57 billion (Rs.180,469.82 crore) which was 3.15 percent lower in dollar terms (8.61 percent higher in rupee terms) than the level of $30.54 billion (Rs.166,159.46 crore) during March 2013. Cumulative value of exports for the period April 2013 to March 2014 was $312,355.45 million (Rs.1,892,892.23 crore) as against $300,400.69 million (Rs.1,634,318.84 crore) registering a growth of 3.98 percent in dollar terms and growth of 15.82

percent in rupee terms over the same period last year. Overall imports for the same period were valued at $40.08 billion (Rs.244,579.27 crore) representing a negative growth of 2.11 percent in dollar terms and growth of 9.79 percent in rupee terms over the level of imports valued at $40.94 billion (Rs.222,774.70 crore) in March, 2013. Cumulative value of imports for the period April 2013 to March 2014 was $450.9 billion (Rs.2,719,206.15 crore) as against $449.07 billion (Rs.2,669,161.96 crore) registering a negative growth of 8.11 percent in dollar terms and growth of 1.87 percent in rupee terms over the same period last year.

Sony to give DSLR camera a Discounts to stay as market slump continues: Maruti Delhi, April 27 (pTi): converted into sales. Our hope is that steps taken by the government, inpush in India with Alpha range New With the automobile market reeling when economy recovers these inqui- cluding the excise duty cut.

New Delhi, April 27 (pTi): Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony is looking for a bigger play in the Indian DSLR camera market with its Alpha range, aiming to take on dominant players such as Nikon and Canon. The company, which has been focusing on compact camera, will be spending Rs 22 crore this year to promote Sony Alpha in the digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) category. “We want to be treated as a serious camera brand. This is the first attempt to position us as a serious professional camera brand,” said Sony India Deputy General Manager (Marketing Division) Ryusuke Fukushima. The campaign includes a TV commercial and setting up an online community for Sony Alpha users and photography enthusiasts. According to estimates, the total market size of DSLR cameras in 2013-14 was around 3 lakh units. It is expected to be 3.6 lakh units in the next financial year. Moreover, Sony India would also increase touch-points retailing Alpha to 800 this financial year. Asked whether Sony is facing challenges for being a latecomer in the DSLR segment, Fukushima said: “We are not concerned about being late or early in this market. It’s now from here to progress.” The company would target the compact camera users, who wish to upgrade to DSLR for better experience and results.

under a slump, the country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India expects to continue offering discounts in order to boost its sales. “We offered a discount of Rs 17,500 on an average across models in the fourth quarter (ended March 31). Discounts are going to remain unless the market condition improves,” Maruti Suzuki India Chief Financial Officer Ajay Seth said on a conference call. The market has not picked up even after excise duty on small cars was reduced to 8 per cent from 12 per cent earlier. For mid-sized cars, the levy has come down to 20 per cent from 24 per cent, while large cars attract duty of 24 per cent compared with 27 per cent earlier. “We are getting inquiries. However, the inquiries are not getting

ries should get converted into sales,” Seth said. The excise duty cut, announced in the interim budget in February, backfired because the company had to compensate dealers to the extent of Rs 143 crore in the January-March quarter. In February, Maruti cut vehicle prices by between Rs 8,502 and Rs 30,984 across models after the excise duty reduction was announced. Asked if Maruti would follow Honda Cars India and Mahindra in increasing prices this month, Seth said: “Where is the question of increasing the prices in this weak market? Unless market sentiment changes, we don’t have any plan for a price increase.” The company scrapped a proposed price increase from January as the market remains weak despite

Annual car sales in India declined for the first time in 11 years in 2013, posting a 9.59 per cent dip. Maruti plans to boost sales by expanding in overseas markets and focussing on domestic rural customers. “We are looking to enhance our presence in various markets including Africa, Latin America and the Middle East,” Seth said. In the domestic rural markets, he said the company covers over 90,000 villages and there is scope to widen the segment. “We are looking at expanding it... our marketing team says there are 6 lakh villages in the country...so we can do better,” Seth said. He added that Maruti plans to spend about Rs 4,000 crore in this financial year on the introduction of new models, marketing and R&D.

Amazon steps up US lobbying for Indian FDI; Walmart on halt wAShiNGTON, April 27 (pTi): After supermarket giant Walmart, it is online retail major Amazon which appears to be lobbying hard with the US lawmakers to seek their support for facilitating its “foreign direct investment in India”. According to the latest lobbying disclosure reports filed with the US Senate, Amazon lobbied for the second straight quarter during January-March period of 2014 on issues related to FDI rules in India. On the other hand, Walmart has halted its India-specific lobbying for the second consecutive quarter during the same period, although it continues to lobby on issues related to “Walmart operations in international markets”. According to the Amazon’s lobbying disclosure report for the first quarter of 2014, matters related to “foreign direct in-

vestment in India” figure among numerous specific lobbying issues discussed by Amazon Corporate LLC and its registered lobbyists with the US lawmakers. Amazon, which is aggressively expanding its presence in the Indian online retail market, lobbied on issues related to Indian FDI during the October-December quarter of 2013 also, shows the Congressional records of lobby disclosure reports. The other matters on which Amazon lobbied during the last quarter include issues related to mobile payments, unmanned aerial vehicles, free trade agreements, high-skilled immigration, online wine sales, taxes and cyber security. Amazon is discussing issues related to Indian FDI, among other matters, with the members of the US Senate, the US Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State and the

US House of Representatives. According to the lobby disclosure reports filed with the US Senate, Amazon. com and its group entities including Amazon Corporate LLC have been lobbying on various issues since 2000, but it was only in the quarter ended December 31, 2013, when its lobbying issues included “foreign direct investment in India”. Earlier, Walmart had been lobbying very hard among the US lawmakers for their support on its FDI plans for India. However, a number of roadblocks including probes ordered by the Indian government seem to have tempered its ambitions for India, which has been projected as one of the biggest growth markets for the retail sector across the world. As per Walmart’s latest disclosure, it spent close to USD 1.84 million on its

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AI to put overseas assets on the block to rake in resources New Delhi, April 27 (pTi): Air India is considering selling off its properties in foreign destinations like Hong Kong, Nairobi and Mauritius as part of asset monetisation to garner resources. The national carrier has started approaching Indian banks and public sector undertakings for disposal of these properties including floorspace in prime locations, airline officials said. They said the Indian High Commissions at these places have also been approached to help the airline find suitable buyers for the assets. The plan to monetise real estate assets is an important ingredient of Air India’s financial restructuring and turnaround plans, under which the airline aims to raise an estimated Rs 5,000 crore over a period of ten years, with an annual target of Rs 500 crore from 2013-14 onwards. The airline has already chalked out plans to monetise its unutilised or surplus immovable assets over the next few years, the officials said, adding properties in several cities including Delhi and Mumbai are already in the process of either being sold, or leased or rented out. Air India was also exploring other avenues for generating ancillary revenues, including leasing out space in some of its booking offices for banks to install ATM outlets. The airline plans to start with leasing out office space in Delhi and Mumbai, and then extending it to cities in South India, the officials said. As part of reducing distribution and marketing costs, the national carrier was also looking at enhancing its revenue through web-sales which at present contributes up to 20 per cent of its total sales. To push up online business, discounts were also offered for a short while on web-sales on international sectors.

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Well meant intentions going wrong?

nybody can talk. That is the liberty everybody enjoys in a democracy. But when that liberty is curtailed by a power that has been passed down to generations of a family, that is not democracy. That is not what Dr. Ambedkar had in mind when he framed the Indian Constitution. That is not what Mahatma Gandhi had in mind when he won India’s freedom with the sword of non-violence. That is not what Sardar Vallabhai Patel had in mind when as Home Minister he stood up against Pandit J.Nehru, his Prime Minister over governance during that time when all the odds were staked against him. Maybe that was not what Pandit Nehru too had exactly in his mind atleast in his first term as Prime Minister. When the people of India in the aftermath of the glorious freedom gained had elevated the Indian National Congress (INC) leadership to that category equivalent of a demigod they most probably had no idea that 60 to 70 years later down the line, that seed of good intentioned thinking would go horribly wrong with birthright, downright favoritism, nepotism and narrow political interests taking precedence

over dynamic political and social activism. Those early days were the time when even Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s westernism of having an open extra marital affair with the wife of Lord Mountbatten the last Governor General of India was easily overlooked by the people in their euphoria of having and tasting freedom. The sad part was India having adopted the very democratic parliamentary system of governance also unfortunately intermingled it with the Monarchial system as was and is practiced in Britain, but in a twisted way. Free India was just born but the British and their systems of governance with its many unwritten conventional checks and balances were as old as time. Maybe it just cannot and should not have been duplicated in its entirety. When India just cannot keep pace or do justice even to the written constitution, following up with the unwritten conventional checks and balances is nothing but asking for the moon. The British, we can all safely assume could and might have easily noticed the flaws and the danger that will follow but having forced to swallow the bitter pill of letting go of its golden egg laying goose preferred to

keep quiet. Quiet even to the extent of overlooking the wife’s infidelity with the man of the hour. Indians as a whole even today and much during those early times were and are hero worshippers. The hero who can never do or be wrong and as such without even a hint of an argument a pink becomes a black eventhough it is actually white. The constitutional post of the President of India was also created on the lines of the hereditary monarchy of the British. However as much old and powerful was Britain that much new and unstable was free India. As much advanced was Britain that much backward was new born free India socially, economically and politically. No wonder it did not take decades together to see a family in the name of the grand old Congress party to hijack the hereditary monarchy of Britain to the parliamentary system of democracy in India. Some blame it to fate because had Mahatma Gandhi not been assassinated so early in the day after India’s birth, India as a Nation and its systems would have been very different if not better than what it is today. The huge vacuum created by the exit of Mahatma Gandhi gave space and thereby the op-

portunity to the then Indian National Congress leadership to consolidate and cement the individualistic nature of politics in India. We just see that the ‘trust’ of the people of India to the Indian national Congress (INC) and in default to Prime Minister Nehru was indeed extreme. From among the galaxy of political stars in the Indian National Congress, it was Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru who took the maximum advantage because of his proximity and adaptability with both the Indian public and more importantly the British. Back home here in Nagaland today we see the other end of the extreme. The ‘trust’ factor deficiency is just too glaring. Just because it is the nature of politics for a politician to be wary of trusting another of his kind it just does not mean that the public too is untrustworthy. Infact we see that it is the other way round. The absolute high command culture of politics in a democracy like India is in itself murdering democracy . One just cannot blame NCP boss Sharad Pawar when he today says that he will not be there working with the Congress in its present set of leadership order. Considering his age, experience, capabil-

ity & capacity and having been someone who has been successful in his every endeavor, it does not come as a surprise. The pot calling the kettle black is hypocrisy but anyway true because it is ofcourse black. But the pot or the kettle calling the ceramic teapot black is bogus and a straight-faced lie. Very much appreciating the Chief Minister of the day and many of his colleagues for even thinking out of the box to provide resources and employment even at the lean of times to many a Naga youths, we have to face the reality that in a state like ours where there is practically no avenues available for a reasonable gainful long term employment both in the private as well as the public sector for the vast majority of educated youths, I sincerely believe that more than the qualified youths trusting the government it is the prerogative of the government to start risking and trusting the people. The youths of today are practically aware of the reality that with so few for so many and with authorities becoming twice shy once bitten, personal decision making is never an impulse or a knee jerk reaction. It is but the result of careful soul searching with practical realities.

Ask any self respecting, well intentioned hard working Naga youth today and we see everyone having atleast a small story of being shortchanged ultimately in one form or the other for a hitherto vested motive and interests. It is very important that the youths of today before indulging headlong into any well-meaning and intentioned venture must also beforehand be aware of the motive and the targeted end-game of the many ventures but not be led through the nose rings. There’s room for misinterpretation here but taking it positively and scrubbing off anything negative if any will do nobody harm. Anybody can write. And a critic will definitely have much much more to write and that is the nature of democracy in its purest form. One unpalatable fact of our governance system is that the more we change the more we become the same. Whichever party with different ideologies comes to power it always looks and works the same as the bureaucracy remains the same. We all know, in the Presidential form of government as in America, with the coming of a new president it is the prerogative of the President to name any citizen whom he deems fit for a particular bureaucrat-

ic post. As such there is total change in every aspect of decision making and governance and hence there is rapid progress and development even if it might sound less democratic because the obligations goes to the President and the President alone. Any ruling dispensation of the day ofcourse does and will have enough achievements to highlight and make aware to the people whereby the people see, think and say “amen” for the greater good of all. However we see that glaring shortcoming of educating the public of its merits inspite of sackfulls of progressive facts. It’s a shame. It is a shame because more than the opposition not knowing how to oppose, the ruling government of the day fares just too poor in marketing. I’m cock sure many will nod their head twice if not thrice or atleast once to what I am saying. Lastly, much as we respect and love Dr. Manmohan Singh who ruled India for atleast the past last decade, his rule without authority did not endear him to us just as it did not endear him to the NCP boss. We can hope when we pray and as such we pray that the government of the day rule over us with authority, love and compassion. Benito Z. Swu

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Wheel for Jesus: bikers’ Fellowship

(Left) Pastor John holding a lighted lantern before releasing it during the Bikers’ Fellowship at School of Music and Art, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, Sunday. (Right) Bikers line up before being flagged off during the Bikers’ Fellowship. (Morung Photos)

Dimapur, april 27 (mExN): Shalom Coffee House in partnership with CFCI-N presented Bikers’ Fellowship today at School of Music and Art, Purana Bazaar. The theme for the event was “Wheel for Jesus.” Highlights of the events included Pastor John and Mhonjan Humtsoe, event coordinator,

raising the slogan “Wheel for Jesus” and the audience responding with a loud “vroom”. The bikers on their part revved up their engines and kept honking their horns. Pastor John, Victory in the Word Ministry (VITWM) gave a brief speech and spoke about the purpose of motorbikes in society.

Consultative meet of Chakhesang frontal orgs Kohima, april 27 (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. Some of the agendas for discus-

He quoted Ps 35:5-7 and asked the gathering to allow Jesus to be the master and guide. Humtsoe gave the vote of thanks and was appreciative of the sponsors. The event was sponsored by Wheel The Bike For Jesus and Royal Enfield, and supported by Uniglobe Enterprise and Yamaha Yepthomi Speeds.

sion include Chakhesang Cithici (Morung) at Kisama, CCRI building plot, CPO resolution on traditional culture, 2000, and modification/ misuses of Chakhesang traditional attires.

KVK NU conducts training for women SHGs lumami, april 27 (mExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lumami, Nagaland University conducted training programmes for women Self Help Groups (SHGs) at Lumami, Zunheboto district sponsored by Creative Self Help Group. A press release informed that Dr. Kundan Kumar, SMS (Agricultural Extension) provid-

Earlier Aloke, a student of SOMA, presented special numbers. The program was chaired by Paukizone Mariem, Miss Peren 2012. Lighted balloons were also lit by members of the press along with Pastor John. Pastor John later flagged off the bikers who headed to Agri Expo and then to City Tower.

ed in depth knowledge regarding formation of SHG and its functioning. Later, Visakho Shunyu, SMS (Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding) imparted training on production technology of Soybean. SHGs were encouraged/ motivated to take up Soybean cultivation to increase their income and for self sustenance of the SHGs. In the last session, Dr. Rakesh Kr. Chaurasia, Programme Coordinator discussed on the importance of rearing Vanaraja chicks. The note mentioned that the SHGs were provided with Vanaraja chicks under TSP programmes. SHG members were also provided with antihelminthics, vitamins and antibiotics free of cost for prevention of some common diseases in poultry birds and pigs.

Sunday school children performing an action song during the special graduation church programme for children organised by the Sumi Baptist Church Kohima on April 27, 2014. On the occasion, children performed songs, drama, action songs and Bible reading. Sumi Baptist Church is one of the largest churches in Kohima town.

DSSaTa convenes emergency meet Dimapur, april 27 (mExN): Dimapur SSA Teachers Association (DSSATA) has convened an emergency meeting of all its members on April 29, 1:00 pm at Lotha Hoho Ki, DC Office road junction, Dimapur. Therefore all members have been asked to co-operate and attend the meeting without fail. For further query one may contact 9774167998/ 9615666381.

Maj. Gen Dadu appointed new additional director general Ncc

Kohima, april 27 (mExN): Maj Gen US Dadu of the Corps of Engineers has taken over as the Additional Director General (ADG) of National Cadet Corps Directorate, North Eastern Region (NER) in Shillong. The General was transferred from the College of Military Engineering, Pune where he was the Dean and Deputy Commandant of the College and held many prestigious appointments during his illustrious career. Maj Gen US Dadu has expressed his gratitude to the State Governments of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tri-

pura 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. Also, the ADG has expressed his appreciation in particular to the energetic youth of the North East for their whole hearted response and commitment towards NCC activities in the region. The ADG has exhorted the officers, staff, soldiers, civilians, teachers and students in NCC in North East Region to strive for excellence towards the achievement of overall NCC goals.

Territorial Army recruitment rally at Meluri Kohima, april 27 (mExN): A recruitment rally will be held at Local Ground, Meluri under Phek district from May 9 to 10 for enrolment of male candidates into the 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home and Hearth) NAGA. The recruitment is only for the Naga tribal residents of Phek district. There are twelve vacancies for Soldier General Duty, one vacancy for Clerk (Staff Duty) and one vacancy for Steward. The eligibility conditions for Soldier General Duty (Sol GD) are: Minimum 8th class passed, 18 to 42 years, i.e. born not before May 10, 1972 and not after May 10, 1996 (both days inclusive), should be employed in Govt/ Semi Govt/ Pvt Sector or self employed, minimum height of 152 cm, minimum weight 50 kgs (+2 kg) and Chest minimum 77 cms with expansion of 5 cms. The eligibility conditions for Soldier Clerk General Duties (Clk GD) are: Minimum 10+2/ Intermediate Exam in any stream (Arts,

Commerce, Science) passed with English and Maths/Accounts/ Book Keeping as compulsory subjects in 10th or 12th standards with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. The age, employment, and physical statistics criteria will be the same as mentioned in the Soldier General Duty category. The eligibility conditions for Steward are: Minimum 5th class passed. The age, employment, and physical statistics criteria will be the same as mentioned above. Preliminary Screening: The screening of candidates will commence at 06:00 AM on May 9, 2014 and May 10, 2014. The candidates have been advised to report at the rally site before 6 am. Before conduct of test, candidates will be put through a preliminary screening for Height, Weight and permanent body tattoos which are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side hand. Perma-

nent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be barred from further screening. The candidate will have to undergo physical tests - Run of 1.6 Km, Chin Ups, Balance Beam and 9 feet ditch. This will be followed by written test of shortlisted candidates after screening. Medical examination and documentation of all candidates will be done after the initial selection. Documents required to be submitted are: Two sets of Photostat of each original document - copy of education certificate, character certificate (should be less than six month old on the date of recruitment rally), Permanent Residential/ Indigenous/ Domicile Certificate with full address (Village, Post Office, Police Station, Tehsil, District, State and Pin Code) duly photo affixed and attested/ signed by DC/ ADC, Unmarried certificate from village administrative head duly endorsing his office seal for candidate below 21 years of age and two

copies of latest passport size photograph of candidate in light blue or white background. Photographs should NOT be attested. Terms and conditions: Present government sanction for the Battalion is till March 30, 2015; thereafter the candidate will be called for two months annual training camp each year and will be disembodied on completion of said Annual Training Camp, in case embodiment under Rule-33 is not extended. Pay and allowances: The pay and other facilities during embodiment will be after Recruitment training Basic Pay-6400+2000 (Grade Pay)+2000 (MSP) per month + applicable dearness allowances, free food, accommodation, uniform, CSD facilities, free medical facilities and other allowances as applicable to Regular Army and Pension benefits if individual completes 15 year paid service. This was stated in a release issued by Lt.Col. Emron Musavi, Defence PRO, Kohima.

People try out omelette from a street vendor at Deluxe Point, Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur, on Sunday evening. Street vendors over the past few years have become popular at night with many passersby stopping for a quick snack as most of the eateries close by early evening. (Morung Photo)

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express MonDAy 28 APrIl 2014 voluME IX IssuE 114

Along Longkumer Consulting Editor

Forest Fires and Green Nagaland

t is once again that time of the year when forest fires are upon us. Reports of such incidents are however not confined to Nagaland alone but this is a global phenomenon, some countries affected more than others. Wherever the case may be, forest fires have an adverse effect on local communities and the environment. Even though a lot has been written and said about forest fires and how we can try and tackle this, we all know that the problem persists. In the context of Nagaland, the concerned government and the village councils have been, from time to time, issuing instructions and orders to prevent such fire. However, nothing seems to have worked. Perhaps we need to go beyond and do much more substantial things in order for us to help in protecting our forest and other land resources from fire. Firstly, let us accept the fact that such wildfires are in most cases ignited by human-related activities. According to a study, more than 83% of forest fires in 2006 were started by human activities, accounting for the burning of millions of acres of land. Do we have a plan of action for this? Efforts must be made towards educating, generating awareness and disciplining members of the public. And so to begin with, people must be educated and disciplined into becoming law abiding citizens. This will solve a lot of crime and anti-social related problem. While this is one aspect of addressing the problem, the other area that needs to be strengthened is the law and how to enforce it.Several government orders and notifications have come out to take action against forest fires such as cancelling grants to village development boards (VDB). But whether all this is being implemented in letter and spirit is a big question mark. In fact setting fire to forest and other’s landed properties should be considered as a crime against humanity. In most cases, it is the anti-social and irresponsible people who indulge in such action. Stringent punishment must be laid down and those who commit such a crime must be held accountable. Fear of the law and respect for nature are both essential towards prevention. The other thing that requires serious attention is to take practical steps to help the community in fighting forest fires. The Department of Forests, Ecology, Environment and Wildlife should take the responsibility in this regard. It should disseminate information capsule (in the respective local dialects) on safe farming methodology so that Naga farmers who are closest to nature are able to live in harmony with nature while enjoying the benefits therein. Along with this at the community level, the youths in particular should be involved in prevention efforts. It is suggested that the Department should have a concrete plan of action to tackle forest fires each year during the vulnerable season. For instance, it is common knowledge that forest fires intensify and spread because of the highly flammable condition of our forests during the long dry and windy season. ‘Controlled’ fires are started to reduce heavy fuel buildup and used as a forest management tool. This is also called ‘prescribed burn’ and used for wildfire fire fuel reduction, wildlife habitat enhancement and debris clearing. There is no reason why our Forest Department cannot undertake such small 'prescribed' burns that will limit or contain major fires. Also efforts must also be made to study, develop and plant trees that can help replenish water sources and restore the overall health of the environment. Forests are our future and fortunately for us we have been blessed by God with abundance. It is our responsibility to help keep and protect them for posterity. (Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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Richard Holloway Intelligent Life

Envy Is The Deadliest sin

n the Greek New Testament the word used for sin is a term from archery—hamartanein—meaning “to miss the mark”. We aim to do the right thing, gain a positive end, even if it’s only some sort of pleasure, but our arrow veers off and instead of the bull’s eye we hit someone in the field beyond. In other words, our mistakes are usually misdirected attempts at the good rather than intentional pursuit of the bad. But there is one exception to this positive understanding of sin: envy. Every other sin offers some gratification, if only in its early stages, but envy is an empty and desolating experience from beginning to end. It is the meanest sin in the book, which is why few people ever own up to it. François de La Rochefoucauld captured its joyless secrecy in 1665: “We often pride ourselves on even the most criminal passions, but envy is a timid and shamefaced passion we never dare acknowledge.” Virginia Woolf thought it was the besetting sin of writers, and Gore Vidal agreed with her. Whenever a friend succeeded, he wrote, a little something in him died; for him it was not enough to succeed—others had to fail. Vidal’s spleen captures both aspects of envy: sorrow at another’s good and satisfaction at another’s misfortune, what the Germans call Schadenfreude, shame-joy, pleasure in the distress of others. The most obvious symptom of envy is malice. However witty and entertaining you may find their skilful dismembering of the reputations of others, you can be certain that the malicious person is being eaten alive with envy at another’s success or celebrity. Behind many a bitchy comment there lurks a troubled and dissatisfied heart. And since envy is a sin between friends or equals, another of its symptoms is hypocrisy, acting pleasure in another’s good fortune when you actually feel gut-clenching pain. It shows in the tightness of your smile and the shadow behind your eyes as you dredge up your congratulations from a well of bitterness. Is there any remedy for this nasty little sin? There are two steps we can take to get it under control. The first is to acknowledge its presence and admit our own meanness of spirit. The other step is to recapture our capacity for sharing the joy of others. It is not what John Donne said, of course, but it is nevertheless true that another’s good also increases me—so rejoice!

Richard Holloway says that envy—the sin we rarely own up to—is the meanest and most desolate

Richard Holloway is a writer, broadcaster and former Bishop of Edinburgh. His latest book is a memoir, "Leaving Alexandria"

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Beyond Kerry, seeking new Mideast ideas

ine 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. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts have exposed vast differences: On sharing Jerusalem, resolving the situation of millions of descendants of Palestinian refugees, and even borders, the sides seem nowhere close to agreement. And Thursday, Israel said it halted the talks in response to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to form a unity government with the Islamic militant Hamas movement, which Israel and the West consider a terrorist group. "Unfortunately, under the current conditions, it is apparently not possible to reach 'end of conflict' — or, in more poetic language, a peace agreement," said dovish Cabinet member Amram Mitzna, a former general in charge of the West Bank. Mohammed Madani, a leading member of Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah Party, said the Palestinian leader told visiting Israeli politicians that the Palestinians "cannot continue with talks in vain." He said the Palestinians will press with their applications for membership as a state with various United Nations and other world bodies, a strategy aimed at entrenching the view that all the area Israel captured in the 1967 war is a foreign country and not — as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have it — "disputed territory." The effort by Palestinians and their supporters to engineer an economic boycott of Israel also likely will grow. And so will concerns that a third Palestinian uprising will erupt. This week, Fatah's military wing issued a call for "armed resistance until the liberation of all Palestine" — language not heard from that quarter for years. Some Israelis, like powerful Economics Minister Naftali Bennett, call for a punitive annexation of parts of the West Bank, which seems a hollow threat but inflames tempers further. Israel's more moderate political parties can be expected to try to topple Netanyahu, either forcing new elections or engineering an alternative majority in the Knesset which would be more forthcoming with the Palestinians. It's not inconceivable, given that they control almost half of the body, Israel's right wing is divided and the angst in the country is strong. Beneath the surface there is a powerful force at work: A growing current in Israel says that one way or another, the country must separate itself from the Palestinians with a real border. If not, the occupied territories and Israel will eventually come to be seen as one entity, with 12 million people, half of whom are Arabs — hardly the Zionist vision of a Jewish state. Meanwhile, the situation is messy: Some of the Arabs under Israel's control, in pre-1967 Israel, have citizenship, while those in the West Bank — whose land and entry points and water resources are controlled by Israel — do not. Even though the West Bank is formally not in Israel, the country builds settlements there and their residents vote in Israeli elections. The settlers can freely enter and leave the West Bank, while Palestinians cannot. The situation seems unsustainable, and is starting to draw comparisons to apartheid-era South Africa even in Israel itself. Here are some directions the discourse may take: PARTIAL SETTLEMENT— WITH OLD CITY THROWN IN? Mitzna and a host of others, including former minister Yossi Beilin, architect of the 1990s accords establishing the Palestinian Authority, call for an interim arrangement in which the Palestinians would get statehood on most but not all the land they seek. They would get nothing on the refugees, but would not have to renounce any further claims either. The Palestinians fear that freed of what Israelis call the "demographic danger," Israel's motivation to ever cede anything further will vanish. "The state with pro-

eligion is as foundational to human rights as it is problematic. While Larry Cox argues that human rights and religion need one another, it is still unclear whether they hinder each other more than they help. This paradox is evident in the context of NGOs and the United Nations, where the term “religion” is a strategic concept that carries both positive and negative associations in the rights discourse. In this sense, the abstract concept of “religion” does a lot of work in the UN Charter, where religion is linked to human freedom and individual rights. This concept is also outlined in article 18 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, which operationalizes “religion” alongside “thought” and “conscience.” The official deployment of this term for global rights underlines that hard political realities and human suffering are both aided and confused by a concept that is historically very ambiguous. After all, concepts matter for truth and the values of human life. As Cox argues, many of the world’s greatest advocates for social justice have come from deep faith. So what does this concept of religion actually do within the institutions of human rights? The United Nations and Human Rights system have their foundations in the moral frameworks of many cultures and traditions that inform the fundamental value in human life and its expressions. Arguably, the ethical base of human rights emerges from many ancient textual and oral traditions, aspects of which we sometimes mark out as “religion.” As the mission statements of religious NGO groups show, from JudeoChristian to Muslim and from Hindu to Buddhist, religious groups become active at the UN on the basis of their shared values with the UN. In fact, re-

In this May 8, 2013 file photo Israelis and Palestinians wave flags as Israelis march celebrating Jerusalem Day outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's old city. 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/Sebastian Scheiner, File)

visional borders is a trick that we ... will never accept," Fatah official Tawfik Tirawi said. "From our experience with Israel, the provisional turns into final." Israel would have to present serious enticements to overcome such objections. "We need to propose such a generous offer that the world will say to the Palestinians, 'You cannot reject this,'" veteran commentator Ehud Yaari said. Such an enticement might be a new arrangement in the walled Old City of Jerusalem, a key issue which to date has been tethered to the final settlement idea. It might agree to joint custody of the area with its Christian, Jewish and Muslim holy sites, possibly with the inclusion other Muslim countries and outside powers — a sort of Vatican of the Holy Land. That would be a big symbolic prize — even if it still leaves open the question of the rest of east Jerusalem, adjacent to the ancient area, which the Palestinians also seek as a capital. "It might be a very interesting way to deal with the matter," Beilin said. "The question is whether there is a government in Israel that is ready to think this way."

land into Israel to include some settlements, and then dismantle the rest, without waiting for Palestinian agreement or recompense. "Israel has to take its fate into its own hands (and) declare what our borders are," said Michael Oren, Israel's former ambassador to Washington, this week. It's needed, he said, "to preserve our identity as a democratic and Jewish state." Labor Party lawmaker Omer Bar Lev said Israel should "evacuate settlements from beyond those borders. ... As far as I am concerned let them establish a state there." But what about the rocket threat? Israel may decide to keep the military in place even on the "Palestinian" side of the border, figuring a military occupation is quickly reversible should the risk equation change. The settler lobby would reject a withdrawal and kick up a fuss that would bring turmoil for a time. As for the Palestinians, they sharply oppose a unilateral Israeli drawing of the border — but they would be happy to see settlers go, and would need to give nothing in return.

UNILATERAL PULLOUT— WITH MILITARY OCCUPATION? There are plenty of Israelis who cannot envision a peace deal of any kind yet still fear the demographic issue enough to want a pullout. Ariel Sharon, prime minister from 2001-2006, was a longtime hawk but eventually concluded the occupation was bad for Israel. He shocked everyone by ordering all Israeli soldiers out of the Gaza Strip and evicting the almost 10,000 Jewish settlers living there. Israel thus unburdened itself of ruling Gaza's 1.5 million Palestinians at a meager territorial cost. Sharon was incapacitated by a stroke in early 2006. His successor Ehud Olmert won elections a few months later on the promise of repeating the move in the West Bank, which has some 2.5 million Palestinians. But the West Bank — its borders formed by the armistice lines of the 1948-49 war that created Israel — is more valuable than Gaza. Its highland juts into Israel enough to leave Israel a few miles (kilometers) wide at its narrowest point, surrounds Jerusalem on three sides and is packed with biblical sites. Moreover, the Gaza pullout didn't bring peace on that border. In 2007, the Islamic militants of Hamas seized control there, and since then Israel has faced periodic rocket barrages and fought two mini-wars with Hamas. But the unilateral pullout idea lives on: Set a border that would likely incorporate some West Bank

ONE STATE? If there is no separation, the logical long-term default seems to be a single state of Israelis and Palestinians, in which neither has superior rights. Most Israelis dismiss this as not plausible — but history may not ask Israel its view. How long can Israelis continue to insist that beyond the 1967 lines — which they hardly themselves respect, considering the settlement construction — there must be a different regime than in Israel proper, with Palestinians denied full democratic rights, unlike their brethren within the country's official borders. Even many Israelis now see a single democratic state as inevitable. Some are leftists who always disliked the nationalism inherent in establishing a Jewish state; others cannot bring themselves to abandon the land, often for religious reasons; and then there are others who have simply despaired of a way out. Abbas alluded to this in a recent meeting with Israeli lawmakers, threatening to "hand over the keys" of the Palestinians' autonomy government, saddle Israel with direct control of millions of Palestinians, and let it fend for itself. "The only realistic solutions are the two states or one state," Tirawi said. "If Israel keeps building in our land, the Palestinian Authority would collapse and then we are going to end up with one state for two peoples. And I think this has become the more realistic."

The paradox of religion and rights Jeremy Carrette ligious groups such as the Quakers and Bahá’is were present at the founding UN conference in San Francisco in 1945. Rights discourse has a pluralistic echo because it resonates with centuries of diverse traditions honoring the value of being human. In turn, religious groups identify with this understanding from their particular traditions. Here we might say that “religion” and “rights” have grown together in the formation of a global ethical understanding. But the idea of religion is also problematic because that diverse and complex world is embedded in social practices not so easily divided into religious and non-religious. This point is illustrated in the fact that the United Nations does not classify NGOs as “religious,” because it is almost impossible to demarcate the nature of a religious versus a secular NGO. More importantly, the UN does not define religion according to a group or social identity. As we see in the Defamation of Religion debate at the UN (1999-2011), religion was defined as an individual rather than group right, in response to Islamic concerns over the treatment of Muslims. In the modern political apparatus, religion is an individual matter. The assumption of the “individuality” of rights, while perhaps contradictory of practice, has become a political placeholder for protecting people in complex and plural worlds. Nonetheless, we might challenge the adoption of religious language by

recognizing that some groups do not classify themselves as religious because of the Christian bias of the term. In survey analysis for NGOs at the United Nations, for example, we find that “religious” is often not the preferred descriptive category, even when offered more than one option. NGOs see themselves much more as “faithbased,” “spiritual,” “inter-faith,” “ethnic” or “secular with religious roots.” These research findings suggest that broad concepts of religion obscure identity, because they do not capture the nuances of individual groups. Religion is an external social classification and becomes, in effect, an official protective category for theoretical rights rather than lived realities. Even more unseen and unacknowledged, the term religion also hides an imperialistic organization of the world, built from colonial forces and power that sought to capture nonwestern societies. When the language of religion is set up for a western-Christian or secular civil society sector, it is no surprise that Asian traditions are some of the most under-represented in the United Nations, and that over 70 percent of so-called religious NGOs are Christian. Muslims are also under-represented in UN civil society and instead become represented through the State and diplomatic structures. Arguably, most concepts of civil society privilege cultures that separate religion from politics and markets. To create such sectors in society is to refuse the cultural reality

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of many non-western religious/cultural traditions that do not operate on such divisions. It is here we see the greatest problem of religion – the false religioussecular division that privileges the western elite and its ordering of reality. Secularity is complex and multidimensional, but it is formed by the idea of the religious in opposition. That is, religion gets framed as the underdeveloped and irrational, something opposed to modern values. This view privileges belief over practice (a monotheistic tradition), divides the social world into distinct domains (a modern, western practice that is being universalized) and divides the social world to privilege economy and politics (a capitalistic value system linked to the establishment of the nation state). In turn, this division means that at the UN so-called secular groups often do not support discussion about religious rights. We see this most clearly in the debates about the relation of women’s rights and religion – arguably the most challenging tension in human rights discourse. Depending on the strategic position, religion can either protect groups, if it is seen to be helpful in identity politics and the protection of minorities, or it can cause division, oppression and intolerance. As Cox argues, human rights activists are acutely aware of the power of religion. What this means in practice is that NGOs deploy the language of religious identity in discussion with other NGOs and UN diplomats when it services “rights,” and hide it when it does not. The problem of religion is finding the right language for “rights.” We do not yet fully understand how such language helps and hinders the attempt to overcome persecution and suffering, but we do know that such language definitely matters.

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Foreign food aid drying up in North Korea

Eric Talmadge Associated Press

funding crunch for aid to North Korea has become so severe 500,000 rural schoolchildren are as of this month no longer receiving assistance and aid to millions more could soon dry up, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press. The report underscores the flight of international donors to countries with less political baggage and more willingness to let aid workers do their jobs. Just a short walk from one of the World Food Programme's two still-functioning food factories in the heart of Pyongyang, children snack on ice cream and sweets at street-side stalls. Wellheeled guests in luxury hotels sip on cappuccinos while white-hatted chefs back in the kitchen whip up pizzas smothered in cheese and sausage. This is the face North Korea prefers the world see. If there is hunger here, it is anything but obvious. But while the North has come a long way since the famine and economic breakdowns believed to have killed hundreds of thousands in the mid-1990s, it continues to suffer widespread food shortages made worse by frequent natural disasters, limited economic growth and the lack of seeds, fertilizers and fuel, according to an internal, preliminary version of the report being prepared by WFP for current or prospective donors. The report, noting statistics that every third North Korean child is stunted and every fifth child is underweight, said it is "very concerned" about the long-term physical and intellectual development of malnourished children. North Korean officials were not available to immediately comment on the contents of the report. The report also highlighted concern with WFP's own funding crisis. Last year, WFP drew up a $200 million, twoyear program targeting 2.4 million children and pregnant or nursing mothers. Because of low funding, that was scaled back to 1.63 million children and mothers, and even that appears to be too ambitious. To meet its targets, WFP needs about $8 million a month. But with only $3 million a month available, it now has only enough resources to produce key food assistance until June. Five of seven factories supplying high-nutrient biscuits — the ones that previously went to the 500,000 schoolchildren — were closed in March. "It's like a drop of water on a hot stone," Dierk Stegen, WFP representative in Pyongyang, told The Associated Press. "We are planning from month to month." Although Stegen said he is optimistic new pledges will be made, the coming months will be crucial. May in North Korea marks the beginning of what aid organizations call the lean season. It lasts until October. About 16 million North Koreans rely on state-provided rations of cereals. According to the WFP report, North Koreans have been getting larger rations of rice, potatoes and corn over the past two years. In March, the amount provided under the North's Public Distribution System was 410 grams per day, per person. North Korea hopes to increase that to 573 grams. That's not much. The average American eats about 2,000 grams of food each day. The bigger problem, however, isn't how much North Koreans eat, but what. According to the WFP report, the average North Korean diet is alarmingly low on fats, proteins, vegetables and fruits. To cope, particularly in the lean season, people eat fewer meals, rely on the help of relatives with access to produce in rural areas, gather wild edible plants or buy whatever they can find and afford in local markets, a practice that is frowned upon but grudgingly accepted by the government. For many, that still isn't enough. Stunting from chronic malnutrition is as high as 40 percent in some areas, according to the WFP. Even so, broad international sanctions now in place on the North make aid efforts dauntingly complex and criticism of the country's human rights record — including a scathing report

Could Work Emails be Banned after 6PM?

In this November 6, 2013 photo, North Korean farmers line up with wagons to load cabbage at a field north east from the capital Pyongyang during cabbage harvesting season across North Korea. A funding crunch for aid to North Korea has become so severe 500,000 rural schoolchildren are as of April 2014, no longer receiving assistance and aid to millions more could soon dry up, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press. The report underscores the flight of international donors to countries with less political baggage and more willingness to let aid workers do their jobs. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

issued recently by the United Nations — have made donors less willing to chip in. "Basically all aid agencies are struggling to find funding for the DPRK program, WFP included," said Katharina Zellweger, a visiting fellow at Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation. For many years she was in charge of the Swiss aid program in North Korea, formally called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "We know that feeding babies during their first 1,000 days is crucial, as this is the most important period for the child to develop," Zellweger said. "So stopping this vital support presents a grim picture with long-term implications." Sixty percent of WFP donations come from governments, but since 2008, amid heightening tensions over the North's nuclear and missile programs, aid from the U.S., South Korea and Japan — all major contributors to WFP — has evaporated. Washington agreed to 240,000 tons of direct food aid for North Korea in February last year, but that fell through when the North launched a rocket two months later. "It can be a tough sell because change in North Korea is going to come slowly — quick changes, as in Myanmar, are just easier to see and support," said Andray Abrahamian, executive director of the Choson Exchange, an NGO that focuses on building business skills in the North. "Ultimately, their system is very stable — changes there will come from within. So what can we do to support positive decision-making? I don't think it's through pressure: the DPRK has shown a tremendous capacity to turn inward and we want to discourage that." Opponents of engagement with North Korea have long argued that aid is siphoned off to the North's military and nuclear weapons programs, ends up lining the pockets of officials or elites and serves to prop up the ruling regime by easing the pressure on it to change priorities and deal wholeheartedly with its own domestic economic problems. Aid workers say their role is neither to support nor undermine the North Korean government. "It is precisely in countries where the government is unable or unwilling to feed its people that food aid is required," said retired WFP official Erich Weingartner. "The question we should be asking is whether the international community is willing to risk the lives of millions in order to topple this regime." To ensure its assistance is directed as narrowly as possible to those who need it, WFP is focused on providing specialized food products called "Super Cereals" — blends of powdered

milk with corn, soy, cereal or rice — for infants and their mothers, along with the nutrient-rich biscuits for older children. WFP Pyongyang representative Stegen said the products are distributed to 18,000 institutions and private households throughout the North. He said WFP conducts 250 monitoring visits each month. North Korea is no worse off than many other places donors have to choose from. Stunting, for example, is more of a problem in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Nepal. By WFP's own estimation, the most pressing "hunger hotspot" emergencies in the world today are the Central African Republic, Syria and South Sudan. Eighty percent of WFP's budget goes to just 10 nations. North Korea is not one of them. Pyongyang itself has never been fully on board with the aid effort. Although Stegen said improvements have been made — and could be better if funding was made available to hire more staff — WFP and other aid organizations continue to face restrictions on movement, residency and measures to monitor whether their assistance has gotten to the people it was intended for. North Korea's wariness of outside interference — particularly from the United States and its allies — dates back to the 1950-53 Korean War. Seeing itself as still as a nation under siege from Washington, and unable to rely on the largesse of its communist patrons of the Cold War, it has grown increasingly isolated. International sanctions over its nuclear weapons program have accelerated the North's alienation from the international community. North Korea's welcome mat for humanitarian groups has always been notoriously slippery. Once North Korea's leaders determined they had managed to ride out the "Arduous March" famine years of the mid-1990s, they tightened the screws on international aid groups. Oxfam, CARE, Action Against Hunger and Doctors Without Borders all pulled out. Officials in Pyongyang respond to questions about the value of international aid with ambivalence. "Our system is an independent national economy, applying the requirements of the Juche Idea," said economist Kim Ung Ho of the Economic Institute of the North Korean Academy of Social Sciences, referring to the North's often-stated public policy of self-reliance. "This means depending on our own power, technology, and resources, we will make and use what our people need. This is our principle. ... What we need, we solve by ourselves." Increasingly, that is what international donors are suggesting they do.

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Tom de Castella BBC News

rance has brought in rules to protect employees from work email disturbing them outside office hours. Would a law to this effect be feasible elsewhere? You’re reclining on the beach admiring the surf when your phone goes beep. You’ve got mail. From your boss. In many jobs, work email doesn’t stop when the employee leaves the office. And now France has decided to act. It has introduced rules to protect about a million people working in the digital and consultancy sectors from work email outside office hours. Those are taken to be before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. The deal signed between employers federations and unions says that employees will have to switch off work phones and avoid looking at work email, while firms cannot pressure staff to check messages. Michel de La Force, chairman of the General Confederation of Managers, has said that “digital working time” would have to be measured. Some emailing outside of office hours would be allowed but only in “exceptional circumstances.” France has a 35-hour week, adopted in 1998. But the French are not alone in worrying about how portable devices have exposed employees to longer hours. In December 2011, Volkswagen announced that servers would stop sending emails 30 minutes after the end of employees’ shifts, and only start again half an hour before the person returned to work. Their move was followed by Germany’s labor ministry. In the U.K. there is protection for many types of worker in the form of the Working Time Regulations, but the TUC argues this simply doesn’t cover out-ofhours email. And there are exemptions for categories of worker like lawyers and doctors. If an out-of-hours email ban was brought in, the situation could be similar and not everybody would be protected, says Andrew Lilley, an employment lawyer and managing partner at law firm Travers Smith. “I imagine many jobs would be exempt, a bit like some of the exemptions in the Working Time Regulations.” Disruptive email is mainly a whitecollar problem. It goes with the territory for certain jobs, such as lawyer or financier, where staff are managing their own time. But others further down the hierarchy working on fixed hours contracts are perhaps also in need of protection. Technology has redrawn the working day. Woody Allen’s 1972 film “Play It Again Sam” contains a running gag about a workaholic businessman. Played by Tony Roberts, he begins every scene by phoning the office to give the telephone number where he can be reached and for how long, followed by the next contact number. He was the exception – workers used to be able to disappear. Today anyone with a smartphone is usually reachable. Michael Reid, an IT teacher at a Liverpool comprehensive, says his evenings are regularly interrupted. “An email arrives at 11:45 p.m., and you know a colleague is working late and you want to support them.” When he sees it in his inbox he is “crestfallen,” he says. “It takes the joy out of what you are doing.” An advertising consultant in London, who wants to remain anonymous, says she is expected to respond to emails. Many come through between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. “Needless to say not all emails require an immediate response

though if I’m to tell which do and don’t, I do need to check them.” Requests for information she accepts as part of the job. Others – “can I remind you of X” or invitations to meetings with no context – drive her “nuts,” she says. She now switches her phone off when she goes to bed to ensure an uninterrupted night’s sleep. Enforcing an email ban would be almost impossible, argues Alief Rezza, an oil analyst in Stavanger, Norway. He checks email every half hour when he leaves work at 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The stock market is still open and he might get an urgent message from colleagues in London. When he wakes he checks to see if colleagues in the U.S. or Singapore have been in touch. “I don’t think a ban would work. If Norway bans my company from sending emails to me then my company needs to make sure someone is able to cover the request that should have been in my inbox.” The industry would find a way around it, he argues. Like many other lawyers, Lilley checks work email every hour or so during the evening and the same on holiday. In the days before smartphones he would receive phone calls. An email is less intrusive, he argues. “The ability to be contactable on email means that a lot of people leave the office earlier than otherwise would be the case.” It can be inconvenient of course. “You can’t deny there are occasions where you think I’d prefer to finish what I’m doing. I’ve had to stop working out in the gym to reply to a work email.” But if you want to do a certain kind of legal work you have to be willing to be interrupted, he argues. And there is reassurance in knowing that colleagues can get hold of you to check crucial details. Paul Sellers, TUC policy adviser, says the same problem that France is seeking to address exists in the U.K. He says people in the law, media, finance and local government are not being allowed to switch off. “Why are we expecting people to work at 8:30 at night?” The Working Time Regulations were drawn up in the 1990s before mobile phones were in wide circulation. The rules have not caught up. NHS workers are paid to be on call even if they end up not working. “If you’re not being paid you’re not being valued,” Sellers says. But another view is that leisure and work now increasingly blend into one. The new reality is that people in many creative jobs now combine holidays and working, Financial Times columnist Lucy Kellaway has argued. A ban on email is not the answer, argues Ksenia Zheltoukhova, research associate at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. It could even hurt workers who increasingly require flexible working – keeping in touch on trains, emailing between time zones and leaving early to look after the children. A better approach is to educate managers about work-life balance and encourage them to prioritise. For some employees, the problem is not the email itself, but the collateral damage to loved ones. “For me out of hours emails go with the territory,” says the advertising consultant. “But my partner does mind.” Lilley once thought he’d perfected the discreet glance at the phone during dinner. Now he’s not so sure. “I suspect you’re more distracted in company than you think you are. It can be very irritating to people around you.”

POLL reSULTS

Do present naga leaDers have the ability anD capacity to leaD the people towarDs a shareD future? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • With Power comes responsibility. So, Our leaders possess this Power to transform our present conflict & corrupt ridden state to a better state. Leaders are not by chance but by birth, & it is the good qualities in them that have made to ascend the ladder of success & leadership. I rely on our present Naga leaders hoping for a brighter Naga future. • Yes, Because all are humans. • Yes, they r intelligent, well qualify n they have capabilities...but its only because of their unfaithfulness.... • Yes! For sure, if they were 'Anil Kapoor' in the film/ movie "NAYAK" • My view towards the question is. Yes. They can. Let us distinguish between political leaders and society leaders. Those who win election are the political leaders but, society leaders are the one that we have selected. So, did you select your leader assuring 100% that he/ she can't lead you to the shared future? leaders and money always comes in our mind that’s the best part I like because we cannot buy the future if it is not the will of God. • Our leaders have been elected by the people – irrespective of whether it was through proxy, money power or by gun power – the fact is that they are now representing us. So from this point of view we have no other choice but to ensure that they lead the people in the right direction. We the people must remain vigilant so that we do not become the scapegoat. Some of those who voted no had this to say: • No, they are not doing so. But in the present Naga situation where we are so divided and fragmented, we the people should support leaders who are willing to take the trouble in bringing the Naga people together. Uniting the people is the most practical step that our leaders must take because ultimately Nagas

we must admit that the present day leaders have not ture”. One can dream, but one have to realistic and can survive only when we are united, not divided. moral authority to lead the people in any form. honest to oneself and more importantly to the comThe vision of a shared future is the key for our chil• No, Our leaders are self-cenmon and ignorant public. dren and their children. • Can an earthworm run at 2000/mph??? tered. • No with respect and due credit 54% • No, how can self seeking leaders • This is a difficult question because we need a blend for their contributions towards of both young and old. The old have the wisdom and lead any one forward when they a shared future of Nagas. It’s experience but unfortunately do not have the grace to themselves are so backward and now time for 65+ years people to respect the opinions of the young people. In fact they crooked? gracefully make way for younger are so parochial in their outlook that they negate the • No, Our leaders are very selfish. dynamic capable leaders. presence of young people. On the other hand, young They have no serving attitude and • Present day leaders are failing people with all their knowledge and exposure come heart. Good in building own Kingus. They do not have any viacross as being arrogant and cocky. The now it all dom. sion for the people. So how can attitude is a deterrent. We need serious introspection • They definitely knows the way but they lead us. All they are doing is whether old or young. do not have the 'will' to show the causing more and more problem • Im sure dat they have d capacity n ability but they are for the common man. way. So NO... not utilizin it 4 d betterment of... • No, they always fail the test of • No, Their vision does not extend time. beyond themselves and those • All our leaders are contaminated. Just look at the present scenario. • No, not at all. They lack the imagaround them like those corrupted ination to lead the people. They contractors and suppliers … and • The present naga leaders are very good leader and 28% capable of extorting money and robbing the public have no regard for the public beautiful girls (some) … etc. Abilmoney. As long as they continue to rob the public and when this is the case, how ity, capacity, VISION … alas None. money and extort money from the public, they are do you expect the public to fol• No, the leaders have no concept only a bad leader. If the ministers and the UG secretly low them. of leading at all. Nagas are so unor openly continue to extort and rob the public money, • No way they can even differentifortunate because at such an im18% we can never say that the present naga leaders are ate between white and black. portant juncture when we need capable to lead the naga people. • NO, They have proved to be good leaders, all we get are people incapable of delivering. How who have not heart for the people • Our leaders are contaminated n corrupted that is an open secret bt don't we think that we the public are many more years do we want to and have no desire to lead our soalso part of it directly or indirectly... i mean like food give them? ciety to a better future. chain? ... • Leaders means having followers • To lead the people to a shared future they need to turn who will follow them not because Some of those who voted I mean U-Turn of their money, but for the values OTHERS had this to say: and vision they represent. Today • This question is irrelevant in the • It isn’t brain surgery analyzing the leadership qualities in Naga society, we have leadpresent scenario. If anyone is of Nagas from all walks of life in the contemporary YES no OTHERS ers with followers because of aware of the political reality of the context as whether brazenly or superficially, the realitheir money, not because the folworld, then, one should not fool the ties are all there in the broad daylight for all and sunlowers respect and believe in them. So in this case, innocent Naga people with jargons like “shared fudry to see. Woe betide the State of Affairs.

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‘Not 56-inch chest, need a big heart to run country’ BJP targets Sonia, Rahul over Vadra’s land deals

New Delhi, apRil 27 (iaNS): In a sharpest attack yet on the Gandhi family, the BJP Sunday accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra of making “unscrupulous” land deals. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad targeted Sonia Gandhi and her son and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi over the land deals. He said they should explain the “Robert Vadra model of development” when “there is so much unemployment and economy was down”. Prasad told a press conference here the BJP was not targeting an individual. “It is atext book case of Supporters shower flower petals on Priyanka Vadra, daughter of Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, during an election campaign in her mother’s constituency of Rae Bareli, India on April 23. Vadra has been leading campaigns for corruption, crony capitalism her mother amid attacks by opposition on her husband Robert Vadra’s alleged inappropriate land deals, according to under patronage,” he said. Terming Vadra as “damnews reports. (AP Photo)

ad shri”, Prasad said land acquisitions by Vadra’s firms had flouted several laws, including the Land Acquisition Act in Congress-ruled Haryana and in Rajasthan where the party was earlier in power. “Vadra’s land deals have the blessings of Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi,” he said. “Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi should explain Vadra’s land deals which generated huge profits for him,” he added. The BJP released a video and a booklet on Vadra’s land deals. The video made repeated attacks at Vadra and said the people will not forgive the Congress in the Lok Sabha election. The video said while there were cases of “bhai bhatijavad (nepotism)”,

Vadra had added a new tradition of “damadvad (son-inlaw favouritism)”. “Damad (son-in-law) should prosper even if farmer is destroyed,” said a slogan in the video. BJP sources said the booklet will be distributed in different parts of the country. “He (Vadra) made huge profit of Rs.300 crore in a few years from an intitial investment of Rs.1 lakh,” Prasad said. “If an investigation is carried out, there will be criminal cases in Vadra’s name,” he said. Prasad’s attack Sunday came amid concerted offensive by the Congress on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his Gujarat model of development. Apart from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been

hitting out at Modi. The BJP attack came two days ahead of the April 30 polling for 89 Lok Sabha seats in seven states and two union territories. Balloting for all 26 seats in Gujarat will also be held April 30. Modi is contesting from Vadodara in the state. Prasad said the Haryana government accorded speedy clearances to Vadra’s firm regarding land use. Answering queries, Prasad said Rajasthan’s BJP government was looking into the allegations concerning Vadra’s land deals. “Nothing will be done out of vendatta. Law will take its own course,” he said. Prasad also asked why Vadra did not go for land acquisitions outside Rajasthan and Haryana in nonCongress ruled states.

Rae BaReli, apRil 27 (pTi): Taking a dig at Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi today said a 56inch chest is not needed to run the country but a “big heart” and “moral strength”. The Congress star campaigner was taking a jibe at BJP Prime Ministerial candidate’s 56 inch chest remark during a rally in Gorakhpur recently. “A 56-inch chest is not need-

are necessary. But this time you have to cast your vote to strengthen the country and maintain its unity,” she said. “I expect from you that in this elections, you will not restrict your vision, but expand it. You have to decide which type of country you want,” Priyanka said. She said this election was not limited to a particular area, but to decide the new government at the Centre. “This

election is not of a particular area. You are not going to elect your MP alone, but a new government in the country,” she said. Asking people to rise above their area, Priyanka said before casting vote, “you should not only consider your area, future of your children, but also the entire country. When you will take a decision it will not be only for Soniaji, but

for India.” “I know very well that your MP works for you. You will fully support her and ensure her victory with a huge margin,” she said. Priyanka also referred to self help groups started by Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. “Nearly 12 lakh women in the country are associated with it. He showed you the way and it brought change in your lives,” she said.

ed to run this country, a big heart is needed to run it. To run this country cruel force of power is not needed, but moral strength is needed. It needs an internal strength,” Priyanka said while addressing a meeting here. “Such type of strength is needed, which could even sacrifice life to save the culture of the country,” she said. Modi had said during the Gorakhpur rally that it

would take a “56-inch chest” to convert UP into Gujarat. “Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav), do you know the meaning of converting UP into Gujarat? It means 24-hour electricity, no power cut for 365 days in every village and street. You can’t do it. You don’t have the guts to turn UP into Gujarat. It takes a 56-inch chest,” Modi had said. Priyanka said this is the

country of Mahatma Gandhi and people of all religions, including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhist, Jains, sacrificed their lives for its freedom. “Dalits and tribals sacrificed their lives for its freedom,” she said. “This is your country and you are its guard. This is my country and the blood which runs in my veins has mixed with its

soil,” Priyanka said, adding, “It your duty to protect the country and the ‘dharma’ of my family”. Terming the ongoing Lok Sabha elections as crucial, Priyanka said this time “you have to vote to strengthen the country and maintain its unity. “When you go to cast your vote on 30 April, you should not vote for yourself, Soniaji, development, these things

Proscribed SIMI may be again regrouping, says police If India becomes communal, Kashmir New Delhi, apRil 27 (iaNS): With the arrest of top Indian Mujahideen operatives, including Pakistani bomb-making expert Waqas, Delhi Police and intelligence agencies suspect the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) may be again regrouping to launch its operations to gather funds for terror acts. The interrogation of Waqas, or Zia-ur-Rehman, who was arrested in March from Ajmer, gave police the first hint that the SIMI may be planning to regroup and strike roots in different parts of India, including the national capital, top police sources told IANS. Waqas, who is currently in custody of Delhi Police, told interrogators about the active members of SIMI. Police learned about his links with Abu Faizal alias ‘Doctor’, a top SIMI member, who used to mo-

tivate Muslim youth to form a separate wing called ‘Maal-e-Ganimat’, to indulge in dacoity by robbing banks. Faizal was arrested in December last year after he escaped from Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa jail along with five other SIMI members in Oct 2, 2013. Faizal was the mastermind of the jailbreak. As part of the ‘Maal-eGanimat’, which means to acquire funds by any means, Faizal’s group robbed a rural bank in Narmada in 2009. He was also involved in bank lootings in Dewas and Itarsi, in Madhya Pradesh. Delhi Police officials said Faizal was never involved in any terror activities in the state, but was involved in providing the terror funds through bank loot. He was in touch with the Indian Mujahideen men before his arrest in 2011. According to police

sources, IM commanders based overseas, including in Pakistan, have asked their underground operatives in India to involve SIMI activists in regrouping. Sources say the regrouped SIMI might begin resorting to “Maal-e-Ganimat” or “Ganimat ka Maal”. “If the SIMI is formed again, the incidents of robbery and dacoity might also increase in the country,” a police officer who did not wish to be named told IANS. Before 2010, SIMI members were found to be involved in several bank robberies in the middle and southern parts of the country. Police suspect that five SIMI operatives who were very close to Faizal and were part of the Khandwa jailbreak could be involved in regrouping of SIMI. After the jailbreak, while Faizal was nabbed, the five men are still absconding.

“They have established their old contacts and are trying to motivate Muslim youth, especially those coming from low income families,” sources in Delhi Police told IANS. Delhi Police along with the Intelligence agencies recently launched a special hunt to zero down on the five absconding SIMI members. The five are Aizazuddin, Aslam, Zakir Hussain, Sheikh Mehboob and Iqrar. They belong to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This week, the Delhi Police Special Cell took custody of Faizal for his suspected links with Waqas. SIMI was formed in Aligarh in 1977 and had thousands of members and offices in almost every district of Madhya Pradesh before it was banned in 2002. The group is said to believe in fundamentalist Islam and to spread its values. In 2007,

the Supreme Court of India described SIMI as a “secessionist movement”. The group came under the radar of intelligence agencies after 1998 and the then SIMI president Shahid Badr Falahi was arrested in Bahraich for an alleged provocative speech days after 9/11. More than 1,200 SIMI members were arrested after the ban. The IM, believed to be a byproduct of SIMI, was formed in 2010. The IM’s members were found to be involved in the serial bombings in judicial courts at Varanasi, Faizabad and Lucknow. Police say they have evidence to prove that SIMI was involved in the February 2005 blasts in Varanasi, the Shramjeevi Express blast in July 2005, the Varanasi blasts of March 2006, and serial blasts in courts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Varanasi in 2007.

Justice Lodha is India’s new chief justice New Delhi, apRil 27 (iaNS): Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha was Sunday sworn in as the chief justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukharjee. Chief Justice Lodha, 64, is the 41st chief justice. The oath taking ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan was also attended by Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and cabinet ministers Sushilkumar Shinde,

A.K. Antony, Kapil Sibal includes one on irregu- tution bench that heard and M. Veerappa Moily. larities in the allocation several matters requiring Former chief justices A.M. of coal blocks in which he the interpretation of the Ahmedi and A.S. Anand famously described the constitution. A law gradwere also present. uate from Jodhpur Chief Justice Famous for describing University, Lodha practised law in Lodha succeeds the CBI as “caged the Rajasthan High Chief Justice P. Sathasivam, who demit- parrot speaking in its Court and dealt with constitutional, civil, ted office on comcompany, criminal, pletion of his term master’s voice” taxation, labour and Saturday. He will preside over the Supreme Central Bureau of Inves- other matters. He also appeared as Court for five months as tigation (CBI) as a “caged his term will end Sep 27, parrot speaking in its mas- counsel for the central and Rajasthan govern2014. Chief Justice Lodha ter’s voice”. has heard a large number He recently presided ments. He was elevated as of important cases. This over a five-judge consti- a permanent judge of the

Rajasthan High Court Jan 31, 1994. He moved to the Bombay High Court Feb 16, 1994 and remained there for the next 13 years. Lodha returned to the Rajasthan High Court Feb 2, 2007. He moved to the Patna High Court as chief justice May 13, 2008. Eight months later, Chief Justice Lodha was elevated to the Supreme Court. He is also associated with the Jodhpur-based National Law University as its executive member.

not to remain with it: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu-Kashmir state's governing National Conference party leader Farooq Abdullah, speaks at a campaign rally ahead of Indian parliamentary elections in Srinagar, India on April 27. Indian Kashmir elects only six members for the 543-member strong Indian Parliament, but voting there will take place over several days due to security concerns. Rebels and separatist politicians have urged people to boycott the vote to show that they do not recognize India's sovereignty. (AP Photo)

SRiNagaR, apRil 27 (pTi): Union Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today said communalism is not acceptable to the people of Kashmir and they will not remain with India if the country becomes communal. “Pray to God to save us from communal forces so that we can move forward. India cannot become communal. If it becomes communal, then Kashmir will not remain with India. Communalism is not acceptable to Kashmiris,” Abdullah told a poll rally at Khanyar in old city here. The NC head took a dig at BJP leader Griraj Singh and VHP’s Praveen Togadia, saying “they say those who do not vote for Modi should go to Pakistan. (I say) Those who vote for Modi should drown in the sea.” The nation belongs to

Lymphoma among fastest growing cancers worldwide New Delhi, apRil 27 (iaNS): Fever, breathlessness and lack of energy could be much more than just fatigue, warn health experts. Such symptoms are synonymous with lymphoma or a type of blood cancer, which is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the world. However, experts said the cure rate is high if detected early. Lymphoma is the uncontrolled multiplication of lymphocytes (white blood cells) and begins in the body’s immune system. It may develop in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood or other organs, eventually forming a tumour. “Painless swelling of lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and lack of energy are some symptoms associated with the disease,” Vaneet Gupta, senior

consultant, clinical oncology, PSRI Hospital, told IANS. “Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer, and accounts for three to four percent of all cancers,” Gupta added. “Intestinal lymphoma is particularly common in India,” Gupta said. Vineet Talwar, senior consultant oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, said that the disease mimics general symptoms and advised a thorough checkup if the symptoms prevail for a few weeks. “The mind should develop a high level of suspicion if the symptoms continue after the patient has been given a standard treatment and a dose of antibiotics,” Talwar told IANS. Shishir Seth, senior consultant, hemato-oncology and bone marrow

transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, explained that there are two types of lymphoma - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. He said it is the fourth most common cancer, with the risk of developing it being 20 to 22 per 100,000 people. “Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be of indolent, aggressive or very aggressive behavior,” Seth said. He added that sometimes lymphoma is clinically suspected and treated as tuberculosis because of gland swelling and fever. Despite such figures, health experts stated that depending on the type of cancer, lymphoma has a very high “cure rate” and if treated on time. “It has 90-95 percent success rate. But treatment depends on which lymphoma does the patient suffer from and what is the

stage,” S.M. Barodawala, doctor-in-charge, histopathology, at medical service provider Metropolis Healthcare Limited, told IANS. Agreeing with this view, Talwar said that the cure rate is as high as 95 percent in the first two stages of the disease. “In the later two stages, three and four, the success rate is somewhere between 60 to 70 percent,” he added. According to experts, such high cure rate is because lymphoma is a “chemo-sensitive” disease. “Early diagnosis and proper treatment is the mantra for this high cure rate,” Seth said. The disease is not ageand gender-specific, but children and those in the advanced age-group are more vulnerable. Though the causes of lymphoma are not clearly

known, they are believed to have various genetic links and are also caused by chemical carcinogens/ drugs and viral infections. “Long-term radiation could give rise to lymphoma, but it has also been implicated in other types of cancers, like post-Hiroshima/Nagasaki and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster,” said Barodawala. Background of these disasters “In short, it is an interplay of a multitude of factors like genetic mutation, effect of viral and chemical carcinogens, radiation hazards and the individuals’ immune response which play an important role,” he added. On the treatment aspect, experts recommended that lymphoma patients maintain personal hygiene, avoid exposure to environment and eat fresh food. “When you initially

start treatment, the meals should be low in potassium as the lymphoma cells, on bursting, release potassium. Later, they should take healthy food comprising exceptionally clean fruits and green vegetables,” Talwar suggested. According to Anurag Mehta, director, lab and blood bank services, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre: “The Indian medical fraternity has been aware of this disease. But a large amount of new information regarding development of lymphomas and new advancements in its treatment has emerged in recent years. “As this type of cancer is less common, the general public is not very aware of this type of cancer,” he said, adding that awareness needs to be created so that medical treatment could be administered on time.

its people and they will decide what to do, he said. As Abdullah arrived at the venue, an explosion was heard causing panic and sending security forces into a tizzy. The explosion sounded like a grenade blast. However, police did not confirm it. The rally continued as people did not leave the venue. The NC chief said he is not scared of such attacks, adding “even if they throw thousands of grenades, Farooq Abdullah will neither get scared nor will turn back.” Those who carry out such attacks will be defeated, he said. “God willing, we will win and push them away.” 14injuredinexplosionnear Farooq Abdullah’s rally Fourteen people were injured Sunday in an explosion near the venue of an election rally to be addressed by ruling National

Conference leader Farooq Abdullah. This was the second such explosion during the day to disrupt the Srinagar Lok Sabha candidate’s rally. Abdullah was scheduled to address the rally in Magam town of central Badgam district, 30 km from Srinagar. Eyewitnesses said some unidentified persons threw a hand grenade causing the explosion. Earlier, another explosion occurred 50 metres from an election rally being addressed by Abdullah in Khanyar area of the state capital. Abdullah, who was accompanied by other NC leaders, told the rally: “These explosions will not deter me and should also not deter you from coming out and voting for the National Conference.” “You must come out in large numbers and vote for the NC on April 30,” he said.

India successfully test fires exo-atmospheric missile interceptor BhuBaNeSwaR , apRil 27 (iaNS): India successfully test-fired for the first time an exo-atmospheric missile interceptor at a defence base in Odisha Sunday. The missile operates outside the atmosphere and is part of the country’s efforts to create a shield against an incoming enemy missile at an altitude of over 100 km, a senior defence official said. The indigenously developed interceptor missile was fired from Wheeler Island off the coast near Dhamra port in Bhadrak district, about 170 km from here. It successfully intercepted an incoming ballistic missile, a modified

variant of the Prithvi fired from a ship off the coast near the integrated test range at Chandipur-onsea in Balasore district, about 70 km from Wheeler Island. “The test was successful,” test range director M.V.K.V. Prasad told IANS. Defence Research and Development Organisation spokesperson Ravi Kumar Gupta told IANS the mission was to test the exo-atmospheric interception at about 120 km altitude and it has been completed and the interception parameter has been achieved. He said both the interceptor and the target missiles were new ones.

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South Korean prime minister resigns over ferry sinking

JINDO, SOuth KOrea, aPrIL 27 (aP): South Korea’s prime minister resigned Sunday over the government’s handling of a ferry sinking that has left more than 300 people dead or missing and led to widespread shame, fury and finger-pointing, blaming “deep-rooted evils” in society for the tragedy. South Korean executive power is largely concentrated in the president, so Chung Hong-won’s resignation appears to be symbolic. Presidential spokesman Min Kyung-wook said President Park Geun-hye would accept the resignation, but did not say when Chung would leave office. Chung’s resignation comes amid rising indignation over claims by the victims’ relatives that the government did not do enough to rescue or protect their loved ones. Most of the dead and missing were high school students on a school trip. Officials have taken into custody all 15 people involved in navigating the ferry Sewol, which sank April 16. A prosecutor revealed that investigators were also looking into communications made as the ship sank between a crew member and the company that owns the ferry. Chung was heckled by victims’ relatives and his car was blocked when he visited a shelter on an is-

land near the site of the sinking a week ago. On Sunday, he gave his reasoning for the resignation to reporters in Seoul. “As I saw grieving families suffering with the pain of losing their loved ones and the sadness and resentment of the public, I thought I should take all responsibility as prime minister,” Chung said. “There have been so many varieties of irregularities that have continued in every corner of our society and practices that have gone wrong. I hope these deep-rooted evils get corrected this time and this kind of accident never happens again.” Meanwhile, senior prosecutor Yang Jung-jin said that two helmsmen and two members of the steering crew who were detained Saturday had been formally arrested. Eleven other crew members, including the captain, had been arrested earlier. Yang also said that a crew member called the ship’s owner, Chonghaejin Marine Co. Ltd., as the ferry was listing, but declined to disclose whether the caller was the captain. Local media reported that the captain called for company approval of an evacuation. Prosecutors said they are analyzing the content of communications between the ship and the company. The arrested crew members are accused of

Taiwan Govt Agrees To Halt Construction of Nuclear Plant

Agrees to Hold Referendum on Continuing with the Plant taIPeI, aPrIL 27 (WSJ): Taiwan’s government Sunday said it would stop construction work at the island’s fourth nuclear power plant to assuage growing opposition to the use of nuclear energy on the island.Speaking to the reporters, Fan Chiang Tai-chi, spokesman for the ruling Kuomintang, said the government and the party agreed that after the safety inspection process has been completed for reactor one, it won’t go into operation, but will sealed off. Meanwhile, all work on reactor two will be halted immediately.“The cabinet also agreed to hold a national level meeting as soon as possible to ensure the future of energy supply,” Mr. Fan Chiang said. The announcement came after tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Taipei this weekend demanding the government abandon nuclear energy. “There are too many unanswered questions about the safety of nuclear power. If a nuclear disaster can happen in an advanced country like Japan who is to say it won’t happen in Taiwan?” New Taipei City resident Huang Chung-liang, 43, said. Two of the country’s three existing plants are located at New Taipei City and another is under construction. The government has agreed to hold a referendum about continuing with the plant, promising no fuel rods will be inserted before the referendum. It will shut the country’s three existing nuclear plants by 2025 with the under-construction plant intended for decommission by 2050, according to the Bureau of Energy. However, it maintains nuclear power is the most efficient. Protesters argue the requirement for more than 50% of eligible voters to cast a ballot for a referendum to be valid is too much. None of six earlier referendums in Taiwan reached that threshold. Many demonstrators Sunday said they supported antinuclear activist Lin I-hsiung who has been on hunger strike since Tuesday. Mr. Lin, 73, was a political dissident during martial law between 1949 and 1987 and has been jailed several times for speaking out against the government. mAntinuclear sentiment in Taiwan increased after the 2011 Fukushima, Japan, disaster. nTaiwan imports more than 95% of its energy.

negligence and of failing to help passengers in need. Capt. Lee Joon-seok initially told passengers to stay in their rooms and took half an hour to issue an evacuation order, by which time the ship was tilting too severely for many people to get out. Divers have recovered 188 bodies and 114 people are believed to be missing, though the governmentwide emergency task force has said the ship’s passengers list could be inaccurate. Only 174 people survived, including 22 of the 29 crew members. The seven surviving crew members who have not been arrested or detained held non-marine jobs such as chef or steward, according to Yang. Lee told reporters after his arrest that he withheld the evacuation order because rescuers had yet to arrive and he feared for passengers’ safety in the cold, swift water. Crew members have also defended their actions. Helmsman Oh Yongseok, one of those arrested Saturday, has said he and several crew members did their best to save people. He said that he and four crew members worked from nearby boats to smash windows on the sinking ferry, dragging six passengers stuck in cabins to safety. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said it would

soon change ferry systems so that passenger, vehicle and cargo information is processed electronically. There is not only uncertainty about how many people were on the Sewol, but a huge discrepancy regarding the amount of cargo it was carrying when it sank. The ferry was carrying an estimated 3,608 tons of cargo, according to an executive of the company that loaded it. That far exceeds what the captain claimed in paperwork — 150 cars and 657 tons of other cargo, according to the coast guard — and is more than three times what an inspector who examined the vessel during a redesign last year said it could safely carry. Yang, the prosecutor, said that the cause of the sinking could be due to excessive veering, improper stowage of cargo, modifications made to the ship and tidal influence. He said investigators would determine the cause by consulting with experts and using simulations. Prosecutors have also seized documents from Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Center and Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center, Yang said, and are analyzing communication messages, vessel tracking data and security camera recordings and others. The centers communicated with Sewol crew members as the ship listed and filled with water.

Relatives of passengers aboard the sunken ferry Sewol watch a television news program showing South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won speaks at a press conference after offering his resignation, at a gymnasium in Jindo, South Korea on April 27. South Korea's President Park Geun-hye accepted Chung's resignation Sunday over the government's handling of a deadly ferry sinking, although she didn't set a last day in office. (AP Photo)

The communications revealed confusion and indecision on the evacuation. Despite bad weather, dozens of divers planned to continue underwater searches Sunday for the missing, said Ko Myungseok, a spokesman for the emergency task force. Ko said the weather was worsening Sunday, with a highseas advisory and rapid ocean currents.

rooms. Danwon students make up more than 80 percent of the dead and missing; they had been on their way to the southern tourist island of Jeju. “I just want to find my son’s corpse. I want to see him one last time and hold a funeral for him,” said Lim Hee-bin, as he exhaled cigarette smoke near his tent at Paengmok port in Jindo. “But the government

search operation is too slow. It’s total nonsense.” Lim said his son, Lim Hyun-jin, called him as the ship sank but the call was cut off. His son also sent him blurry and shaky photos showing his friends wearing orange life jackets and seated in a cabin. “There are the last photos he sent me,” Lim said. “These show they were in a dangerous situation.”

Obama raises human rights issues in Malaysia KuaLa LuMPur , aPrIL 27 (aP): President Barack Obama said Sunday that he had raised the need for improved human rights in Malaysia with the country’s prime minister, but pushed back against suggestions that his failure to meet with a top opposition leader means he is not concerned. Human rights groups have been urging Obama to meet with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim while Obama is in the country as part of his four-nation Asia tour. Instead, Obama is sending national security adviser Susan Rice to meet Anwar on Monday. Obama cited freedom of the press, human rights and civil liberties as issues that he said are always on the agenda when he travels the world. He downplayed the fact that a meeting with Anwar wasn’t on his schedule. “The fact that I haven’t met Mr. Anwar in and of itself is not indicative of our lack of concern, given the

fact that there are a lot of people I don’t meet with and opposition leaders that I don’t meet with,” he said at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Najib Razak after the two met privately. “That doesn’t mean I’m not concerned about them.” Obama, who met with Najib during a historic, two-day visit to Malaysia, defended the government’s handling of the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. He also said Russia will soon be hit with new sanctions because President Vladimir Putin’s government has “not lifted a finger” to help diffuse tensions in Ukraine. Anwar, a former deputy prime minister, was recently convicted for the second time on sodomy charges that the U.S. and international human rights groups have challenged as politically motivated. He presents the most potent political threat to Najib, whose popularity has declined over the past two elections.

Obama said Najib has made progress on human rights in his country and would be the first to acknowledge having more work to do to improve the climate. Obama said he shared with Najib his own view that countries will be better off in the long run if they respect the rule of law and basic freedoms — “even when it drives you crazy, even when it’s inconvenient.” The United States still has work to do on these issues, too, Obama added. In his own defense, Najib said he and Obama are “equally concerned about civil liberties as a principle” and touted steps he says he has taken to promote them. Answering his critics, Najib said: “Don’t underestimate or diminish whatever we have done.” Obama is the first American president to visit Malaysia in nearly 50 years. He opened a busy, first full day in the country Sunday by touring the National Mosque of Malaysia

in black socks, going shoeless in keeping with protocol. After the events with Najib, Obama stopped at an entrepreneurial center. He then went to the University of Malaya to announce a new initiative to increase U.S. engagement with the region’s young people and answer questions. At the news conference, Obama defended Najib’s government’s handling of the search for the missing airplane. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people, most of them Chinese, has been missing since March 8 and is believed to be deep at the bottom of the Indian Ocean. Anguished relatives of the passengers have been vocal about their unhappiness with the fruitless search effort, including recently demonstrating outside the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing. “The Malaysian government is working tirelessly to recover the aircraft and investigate exactly what happened,” Obama said. “I can’t

speak for all the countries in the region but I can say that the United States and other partners have found the Malaysian government eager for assistance and fully forthcoming with us in terms of the information that they have.” Obama said he understands the heartache and suffering of the passengers’ loved ones, but added that it will take even more time to find the plane because of the huge amount of ocean being scoured. “Obviously, we don’t know all the details of what happened but we do know that, if in fact the plane went down in the ocean in this part of the world, that is a big place and it is a very challenging effort and laborious effort that’s going to take quite some time,” he said. On tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Obama said there’s strong evidence Russia is encouraging destabilizing activities in eastern and southern

Ukraine. He blamed Russia for failing to uphold terms of a recent deal reached in Geneva with Russia, the U.S., the European Union and Ukraine. The accord calls on Russia to pull back its forces from the border with Ukraine and encourage pro-Russian separatists to turn over buildings they’re occupying in eastern Ukraine. Speaking a day before the U.S. was expected to levy new sanctions against Russia, Obama said what the accord “asks of Russia is hardly onerous.” Obama departs Malaysia on Monday for the Philippines, following earlier stops in Japan and South Korea. Two Philippine officials told The Associated Press on Sunday that the two governments have reached a 10-year pact that would allow a larger U.S. military presence in the country. The agreement was due to be signed Monday before Obama arrives.

Abbas calls Holocaust ‘most heinous crime’

Ex-colonel who admitted torture killed in Brazil SaO PauLO, aPrIL 27 (aP): A former army colonel who acknowledged he tortured and killed political prisoners during Brazil’s 1964-1985 military regime was murdered in his home outside Rio de Janeiro, police told local news media on Saturday. Citing the victim’s widow, police inspector Fabio Salvadorete told the UOL news portal that Paulo Malhaes was suffocated to death on Thursday by three men who broke into his house and stole two computers and some of the antique guns he collected. Last month, Malhaes gave Brazil’s National Truth Commission a detailed account of how he participated in the abduction, torture and killing of political prisoners. He also said he helped in the “disappearance” of the bodies. He said that at the time he did not regret his actions which he justified saying “they were guerrillas and enemies of the state.” Malhaes was the first member of the Armed Forces to openly acknowledge that he tortured, killed and hid the bodies of political prisoners. Created in 2012, the Truth Commission is investigating human rights abuses committed under Brazil’s military regimes. It does not have powers to prosecute anyone because of a 1979 amnesty law that released civilians and the military from liability for politically motivated crimes committed during the dictatorship. It can, however, reveal the abuses and the names of those who committed them. Unlike Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, which also had repressive military regimes, Brazil has never punished military officials accused of human rights abuses. The Truth Commission said in a statement it has asked the federal police to help investigate Malhaes’ murder and determine if it is linked to what he said last month. Victoria Grabois, head of the Rio de Janeiro-based activist group Torture Never Again, told reporters that as a result of Malhaes killing “other torturers may refuse to explain what took place during the military dictatorship.”

Officials said Saturday that divers had reached two large sleeping units in the ferry where many of the lost may lie dead. Large objects that toppled when the vessel tipped over and sank are believed to be keeping divers from reaching bodies in at least one of the two rooms. Fifty students from Danwon High School in Ansan, a city near Seoul, were booked into one of the

In this October 26, 2007, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, attends Muslim prayers at a mosque adjacent to his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Abbas called the Holocaust "the ugliest crime humanity has known in modern history." His comments, published Sunday by the Palestinian official news agency WAFA, marked a rare acknowledgment by an Arab leader of Jewish suffering during the Nazi genocide. Some 6 million Jews perished in the Holocaust. (AP File Photo)

raMaLLah, WeSt BaNK, aPrIL 27 (aP): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday called the Holocaust “the most heinous crime” of modern history and expressed his sympathy for the victims, a rare acknowledgment by an Arab leader of Jewish suffering during the Nazi genocide. Abbas’ comments appeared, in part, aimed at reaching out to Israeli public opinion at a time of deep crisis in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts. The remarks were published by the Pal-

estinian official news agency WAFA just hours before the start of Israel’s annual Holocaust commemoration. The decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been accompanied by mutual mistrust. Many Israelis fear that the Palestinians aren’t truly ready to accept a Jewish presence in the Holy Land, and that ignorance or even denial of the Holocaust among Palestinians is an expression of that attitude. Denials or attempts to minimize the Holocaust, which saw the systematic killing

of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany in World War II, are widespread in the Arab world. Many Palestinians fear that if they acknowledge the Holocaust, they will diminish their own claims based on years of suffering, including their uprooting during Israel’s 1948 creation and decades under Israeli occupation. Abbas’ office said he discussed the Holocaust in a meeting with an American rabbi, Marc Schneier, who visited Abbas’ headquarters in Ramallah last week.

Abbas told Schneier that “what happened to the Jews in the Holocaust is the most heinous crime to have occurred against humanity in the modern era,” according to comments carried by WAFA on Sunday. The agency quoted Abbas as expressing his “sympathy with the families of the victims and many other innocent people who were killed.” Abbas said the Holocaust was an expression of the idea of ethnic discrimination and racism, and connected it to the Palestinian suffering of today. “The Palestinian people, who suffer from injustice, oppression and (are) denied freedom and peace, are the first to demand to lift the injustice and racism that befell other peoples subjected to such crimes,” he said. Abbas’ statement came as the latest U.S. attempt to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal was on the verge of collapse. At the start of negotiations in late July, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had set an endof-April target date for a peace deal. He later lowered expectations, calling for the outlines of an agreement and, in a last attempt, for a deal on extending the talks. However, none of Kerry’s objectives appear within reach, since no progress

has been made. Instead, the two sides have been bogged down in mutual accusations. Last week, Israel suspended negotiations in response to a reconciliation deal between Abbas and his political rival, the Islamic militant Hamas. At the time, Israeli leaders alleged Abbas preferred peace with the militants, who have called for Israel’s destruction, to peace with Israel. Hamas has traditionally refrained from acknowledging the Holocaust and in 2009 protested against the subject being taught in United Nations-run schools in Gaza. Hamas and Israel are bitter enemies. Hamas has killed hundreds of Israelis in militant attacks and Israel routinely targets it in airstrikes and military operations. Abbas himself has been accused of minimizing the scope of the Holocaust in a doctoral dissertation in the 1970s, though in recent years he’s edged toward acknowledging Jewish suffering. In 2003, he said that “we do not ignore the sufferings of the Jews throughout history,” but that “in exchange, we hope that the Israelis will not turn their backs on the sufferings of the Palestinians.” Speaking Sunday before a Cabinet meeting, Israeli

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to play down the importance of Abbas’ latest comments. “Instead of issuing statements designed to placate global public opinion, (Abbas) needs to choose between the alliance with Hamas, a terrorist organization that calls for the destruction of Israel and denies the Holocaust, and a true peace with Israel,” Netanyahu said. Abbas has said he is ready to extend negotiations beyond Tuesday’s deadline, provided Israel halts settlement construction and keeps a promise to release a group of veteran Palestinian prisoners. Those are steps Israel has refused to take and which initially imperiled the talks. Abbas said Saturday that any interim unity government with Hamas would be based on his political platform, not that of Hamas. On Sunday, he said Israel must not walk away. “On the incredibly sad commemoration of Holocaust Day, we call on the Israeli government to seize the current opportunity to conclude a just and comprehensive peace in the region, based on the two states vision, Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security,” Abbas said.

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Monday 28 April 2014

Anirban Lahiri wins Indonesian Masters

Anirban Lahiri of India poses with his trophy after winning the Indonesian Masters golf tournament at Royale Jakarta Golf Club in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, April 27. (AP Photo)

JAKARTA, APRIL 27 (PTI): Anirban Lahiri holed a sensational 20-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole to grab his fourth Asian Tour title and the first outside India at the CIMB Indonesian Masters on Sunday. Lahiri, who will get married next month, fought back from a double bogey on 13th as he leapfrogged from second to go past the clubhouse leader, Baek Seuk-Hyun of Korea (65), who finished at 16-under. Lahiri (68) finished at 17-under after rounds of 70, 69, 64 and 68 and was one shot clear of Baek and Cameron Smith (70). Lahiri, ranked 102 in World rankings at the start of the week should move inside top-75 when the rank-

ings are released on Monday. He is currently the top Indian in world rankings. He will also move to the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit. It was Lahiri's fourth win and he has now won each year since 2011 and the only Indians with more Asian Tour wins than him are Jyoti Randhawa (8), Arjun Atwal (7), Jeev Milkha Singh (6) and Gaganjeet Bhullar (5). It has been a series of consistent performances from Lahiri, who was tied eighth at SAIL-SBI Open and then tied 10th at Maybank Malaysian Open. He also won two points for Team Asia last month at the inaugural EurAsia Cup, including a singles win over World top-30 player Victor Dubuisson of France.

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Silvestro completes 1st day of F1 testing MARANELLO, APRIL 27 (AP): Simona de Silvestro moved a step closer to achieving her dream of competing in Formula One next year after a first day of in-car testing with Sauber. The Swiss driver completed 112 laps in a twoyear-old Sauber C31 at Ferrari's Fiorano Circuit in northern Italy. "Although it's something very special to drive a Formula One car, I was not too nervous in the morning," De Silvestro said. "I was more focused on what my job would be. But after completing the installation lap I realized that this was my first lap in a Formula One car, and that this was something really special." De Silvestro was confirmed as an affiliated driver with Sauber at the beginning of the year after four years in IndyCar. She earned her first career podium in October with a second-place finish at Houston. It was the second podium finish for a woman on a road course in IndyCar. The 25-year-old driver will continue testing on Sunday. "The G-forces are significantly higher compared to what I was used to in IndyCar," De Silvestro said. "Overall, I'm happy with my first day in a Formula One car. And with every outing I learned more about the behavior of the car. I can feel now where there is more potential and how I can use it. "Physically, I feel quite

Simona De Silvestro, of Switzerland, poses next to a Sauber F1 2012 prior to a training session at Ferrari's Fiorano test track, near Modena, Italy, Saturday, April 26, 2014. Simona de Silvestro is an affiliated driver with Sauber this year with a goal of competing for a Formula One seat in 2015. The Swiss driver has spent the last four years racing in IndyCar, and scored her first career podium in October with a second-place finish at Houston. It was the first podium finish for a woman on a road course in IndyCar. The 25-year-old De Silvestro has been spending this year testing, participating in simulator training and preparing for the mental and physical demands of F1. Sauber says the goal is to help De Silvestro earn her F1 super license and prepare for a seat in 2015. (AP Photo)

good, which is definitely a result of my preparation in recent months. I have been training really hard and this paid off. I can't wait to get into the car again tomorrow." The plan is for De Sil-

vestro to complete enough testing this year to gain an FIA superlicense, allowing her to line up on the grid in 2015. "In the morning we achieved even more than we had planned," test engi-

neer Paul Russell said. "For Simona it was really about learning and building the pace. Simona did a very solid job today. It was immediately clear that she is an experienced driver.

"It was as good a start in a Formula One car as you could hope for, and you couldn't really ask for more today." De Silvestro moved to the United States at age 18 to drive in the Formula

Delhi triumph leaving Mumbai Indians winless

SHARJAH, APRIL 27 (PTI): Defending champions Mumbai Indians slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as Delhi Daredevils dished out a clinical all-round display to record an easy six-wicket win in an Indian Premier League match here today. Delhi chased down a modest target of 126 with seven balls to spare with opener Murali Vijay top-scoring with a 34-ball 40 and captain Kevin Pietersen striking form after an injury lay-off with an unbeaten 26 to notch up their second win of the tournament. The Pietersenled side, playing their last match this season at the UAE, wobbled towards the end with J P Duminy (19) and Dinesh Karthik (2) falling in the 16th over at the Sharjah 5th Swagath Chizami Cup 2014 champion’s Kohima Komets and runners up Wings FC Chizami Town with others at Cricket Stadium. Chasing a small target, Chizami in Phek District on April 26. Delhi made a decent start with the open-

ing stand between Vijay and Quinton de Kock (16) yielding 34 runs. The partnership ended with Michael Hussey pouncing a brilliant catch at point by diving full length and low to his left to remove de Kock off the bowling of Corey Anderson. Vijaythenstitcheda45-runstandforthe second wicket with Duminy before he was out in the 13th over. Vijay was bowled as he went for an awful slog. He hit four boundaries and a six in his 34-ball knock. Pietersen, who looked tentative and rusty during his knock of 16 in his first match two days back, steadiedDelhiafterthequickfallofDuminy and Karthik before steering his side home. Pietersen hit two fours and a six in his 18ball unbeaten knock. Kedar Jadhav (14 not out) hit the winning runs -- a four -- to take Delhito126forfourandhandMumbaitheir fourth defeat on the trot.

Pacers even series with United beat Norwich as Giggs takes charge Hawks, winning 91-88

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague, right, slips as he drives past Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 26 in Atlanta. The Pacers won 91-88 to even the series at two games apiece. (AP Photo)

ATLANTA, APRIL 27 (AP): Paul George and David West hit key 3-pointers at the end as the top-seeded Indiana Pacers held off the Atlanta Hawks 91-88 to even the NBA openinground series at two wins apiece. Elsewhere Saturday, Miami moved to a 3-0 series lead by defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 9885, Vince Carter hit a three pointer after the buzzer to down Western Conference top seeds San Antonio 109108 and Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 92-89 in overtime. In a game they had to have, the Pacers finally showed some grit and regained the home-court edge. George put the Pac-

ers ahead 86-85 with a jumper beyond the arc, and West hit another trey with 1:33 remaining. Atlanta had a chance after Kyle Korver was fouled in the corner and knocked down three free throws, taking advantage of a doover after the Pacers were called for a lane violation on the third attempt. But George pulled down an offensive rebound to set up George Hill's driving shot with 56 seconds left. Pero Antic missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Game 5 is on Monday in Indianapolis. George scored 24 points and West added 18. Paul Millsap led the Hawks

with 29, but the All-Star forward struggled in the final minute. In Dallas, Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series lead over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Carter took an inbound pass from Jose Calderon with 1.7 seconds left in the left corner. After a quick pump fake in front of Manu Ginobili, Carter released the ball just before the buzzer. The winning shot was held up on review. Ginobili had given the Spurs a 108-106 lead on a layup before Dallas called timeout to set up the play for Carter. Game 4 is Monday night in Dallas. Monta Ellis kept the Mavericks close in the fourth quarter and finished with a game-high 29 points, while Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 22 points. In Charlotte, North Carolina, LeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, as the Miami Heat took an iron grip of its Eastern Conference first round series against the Charlotte Bobcats. Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, who can close out the best-ofseven Monday night. James, who was an efficient 10 of 18 from the field, pushed his record to 18-0 against the Bobcats since joining the Heat in 2010. Miami has won 19 straight overall against Charlotte. Al Jefferson had 20 points for the Bobcats, who are still searching for the first postseason win in franchise history.

A young Manchester United supporter holds a placard in support of of interim manager Ryan Giggs before the team's English Premier League soccer match against Norwich City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday April 26. (AP Photo)

MANCHESTER, APRIL 27 (AP): Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata scored twice to ensure Ryan Giggs' spell as interim Manchester United manager began with a comfortable 4-0 victory against a mediocre Norwich side in the English Premier League on Saturday. It was an upbeat end to a turbulent week at Old Trafford that saw manager David Moyes dismissed just 10 months after succeeding Alex Ferguson, paying the price for taking the club from champions to seventh place. "They're all good players and all of us have let ourselves down this year," Giggs said. "We haven't played to the level that we're capable of this season, but we did that today." However uplifting this rout was for disgruntled fans, it came against a relegation-threatened team with the worst away record in the league. And United did also score four goals in winning two of Moyes' last three domestic fixtures. Although there could be a clamor for Giggs to stay in charge after these remaining four match-

es of the season, United plans to appoint a more experienced, proven trophy winner. Outgoing Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is the favorite for the job. "Giggs has got all the credentials to be the next manager but that's down to the board," Rooney said. The 40-year-old Giggs has grown up at Old Tafford, from coming as a supporter, rising through the youth team, becoming the club's most decorated player, and now occupying the manager's seat in the dugout. "I was nervous, but as soon as I came out of the tunnel the reception I got, the staff got, and the players got was brilliant," Giggs said. "I've got to thank the fans for that because it's not been an easy week, but I felt 10 feet tall." Having joked on Friday he would award himself a new five-year playing contract, Giggs denied himself a 963rd United appearance. Watching from the sidelines in a club suit, Giggs ensured the team provided the cathartic experience desired by all at Old Trafford, near the end of a season of unparalleled inferiority and

disorder in the Premier League era. Although there was never a mutinous atmosphere even in the lowest points of Moyes' ill-fated reign, there has not been this much joy inside the ground for some time; supporters cheered loudly as Giggs emerged from the tunnel before kickoff. Fans inside the so-called Theatre of Dreams will start dreaming again of a brighter future. As if to emphasize the extent of the club moving on after Moyes, it came with Saturday's start. Marouane Fellaini, the overpriced 27.5 million pound midfield signing which defined Moyes' reign, didn't even make the bench and Mata, the club's record 37.1 million pound signing in January, was dropped from the starting lineup. Talented teenager Adnan Januzaj, who broke into the first team under Moyes, wasn't in the matchday squad. The pre-match message by Giggs to the team was: Entertain, attack, play with a tempo. But it was listless for much of the first half until Rooney's penalty kick lifted the atmosphere just before halftime.

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1ST 10 NORTHERN ANGAMI-1 T20 C'SHIP 2014 DAY – 6 (LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS) FIRST MATCH CHEDE STRIKERS vs NORTH BLOCK WARRIORS (GROUP A) • Chede Strikers won toss and elected to bowl first • Warriors scored 134 runs losing 10 wickets in 14.5 overs • Abijit scored 30 runs in 26 balls and Wabang scored 24 runs in 14 balls • Mhale took 5 wickets giving away 24 balls in 4 overs (first hattrick) • 2nd innings Chede Strikers scored 75 (all out) in 15.2 overs • Vikuotuolie scored 28 runs from 14 balls • Khriesa Solo and Wabang took 2 wickets each • Man of the match - Mhale • NORTH BLOCK WARRIORS WON BY 59 RUNS AND ENTERED SEMI-FINALS SECOND MATCH MIDDLE BAYAVÜ LIONS vs HIGH SCHOOL DAREDEVILS (GROUP D) • Lions won toss and elected to bowl • Daredevils scored 127 runs in 17 overs losing 6 wickets • Inito & Tolto scored 29 runs each and Anga scored 27 runs • Ipebe took 3 wickets giving away 31 runs in 4 overs • 2nd innings Middle bayavü Lions scored 128 runs in 16.4 overs • Daniel scored 28 runs and Kongba scored 20 runs • Alo and Aso took 3 wickets and 2 wickets respectively • Man of the match – Daniel • MATCH WON BY MIDDLE BAYAVÜ LIONS BUT NEEDING 128 RUNS IN 13.2 OVERS TO ADVANCE TO THE SEMI-FINALS, REACHED THE TARGET ONLY IN 16.4 OVERS HENCE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH DAREDEVILS ADVANCED ON BETTER RUN AVERAGE SEMIFINALS (28TH APRIL) SF 1 – North Block Warriors vs Lower Bayavü Giants (9:00 am) SF 2 – Mission Dukes vs High School Daredevils (1:00 pm) FINAL (30TH APRIL) WINNER OF SF 1 VS WINNER OF SF 2 MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA & AFETR MATCH PARTY FEATURING DIVINE CONNECTION & OTHERS

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McBusted reveal the reason behind the new super group’s success

cBusted have revealed why they believe fans have been so supportive of their tour as a super group. Having sold out 35 shows across the country since first announcing that the members of McFly would be joined by Busted’s James Bourne and Matt Willis, the group have far exceeded the expectations of their original 11-date tour. Speaking exclusively to the MailOnline, James explained: ‘I think being first is very important. What’s so special about this is that we didn’t try to jump on any bandwagon. ‘It was a really honest idea. That really shines through... people can tell if something’s fake.’ Some have argued that the success of McBusted saw a similar project put together for the second series of the

Simon Cowell’s musical I Can’t Sing! will close in just TWO weeks following poor ticket sales

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imon Cowell has suffered another flop, as the musical I Can’t Sing! will be closing production. The show, based on The X Factor and written by Harry Hill and Steve Brown, will be drawing it’s final curtain at the London Palladium in just two weeks. It’s closure comes after last year’s dismal ratings for Food Glorious Food, Syco’s cookery

show, and the axeing of The X Factor USA. The Mail On Sunday reported that the musical, starring former EastEnders star Nigel Harmon as Simon, was suffering disappointing ticket sales. The musical opened at the Palladium to mixed reviews and stalls have rarely been more than two-thirds full. A source said: ‘The Palladium was half empty last

Tuesday, and that’s not the first time. Sales have been incredibly disappointing, particularly given the show is still in its first month.’ ‘The cast can’t keep playing to a theatre that is only twothirds full,’ the source said. ‘If sales don’t pick up, that could be it.’ No performance has been sold out since the run began last month after being delayed twice by technical difficulties. Stage Entertainment and Syco Entertainment announced the closing of the show on Saturday 26th April, as I Can’t Sing follows in the footsteps of the failed Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! Rebecca Quigley, CEO of Stage Entertainment UK, said: ‘We are sad to be bringing I Can’t Sing! to a close but are immensely proud to have co-produced the show. The West End can be an unpredictable place as the closure of a number of high profile productions recently has shown. ‘I Can’t Sing! has had audiences on their feet night after night, four and five star reviews from the critics and an amazing company and creative team, but it seems that isn’t always enough. She added: ‘To open any big musical, and particularly a brand new British musical comedy at the London Palladium, is no mean

feat and hundreds of dedicated people have played a part in bringing this unique and wonderful show to the stage. I thank every one of those people and the audiences who have come to see the production.’ Nigel Hall from Syco Entertainment, said: ‘From the moment Harry Hill and Steve Brown told us their idea for I Can’t Sing we knew this was going to be a fun project. ‘Alongside Stage Entertainment we’d like to thank the cast and crew who have worked so hard on this show. To everyone at Really Useful Theatres and the ever supportive staff at the London Palladium, and everyone involved in I Can’t Sing! He added: ‘I’d like to say a huge thanks and the very best of luck with their next venture.’Ticket holders with seats booked for after Saturday May 10th should contact their original point of purchase for a refund. MailOnline have contacted Simon Cowell’s representatives for comment. While the musical hasn’t been a success, the return of Britain’s Got Talent certainly has with the show securing its biggest ever launch ratings in history. The audience to the BGT opener peaked at a massive 12.3 million viewers - a 50% share of viewing.

ITV2 reality show, The Big Reunion. Solo artists Dane Bowers, Kenzie, Kavana, Gareth Gates and Adam Rickitt came together to form a new band and performed each other’s hit at the show’s special concert. They will embark on a tour later this year as Fifth Story. However, McFly’s Tom Fletcher admitted that he doesn’t think many bands would be able to create a super group with as much ease as McBusted did. He said: ‘I don’t think there’s many bands who have a genuine crossover as much as ours do. No one else can do it. ‘No one else can do it in genuine sense. A lot of bands can come together and make something work but for us it’s genuine. ‘ Tom added: ‘I was nearly in Busted. We went to school with each other... our

bands just blur into one.’ Surprisingly, the group weren’t sure how fans would react to the idea when they first began to plan the tour. Matt Willis explained: ‘None of us expected this to happen. We all thought it was a cool idea. ‘When we first came up with it, it was like “Oh yeah, why don’t we do that. That sounds like a really cool thing to do.” We just didn’t know if everyone else would agree.’ But with a sold out tour and a headline slot at the British Summer Time festival in July, it is clear that fans just can’t get enough of the group. Instead of exploiting their current popularity and rushing out an album, the band have said they will only record new music together at a time that feels natural. Tom said: ‘We’ve

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love to make an album, but we’re not just gonna promise that’ we’re going to do it.’ Harry Judd joked: ‘If we do let’s call it schmalbum. The album schmalbum.’ McFly spent a period of last year recording a new album but have put the release on hold to focus on the supergroup. Tom explained: ‘We recorded an album and then this happened. We were meant to release an album in February and we just felt that McBusted required all our attention. ‘It would have been a bit weird for us to be going off and going on McFly promotion and then touring with McBusted. ‘We didn’t want it to be confusing and we wanted everyone excitement and passion focused on McBusted. So that album’s on hold at the moment.’

George Clooney and British girlfriend Amal Alamuddin ARE engaged G

eorge Clooney and Amal Alamuddin are engaged. A source close to the couple confirmed to People magazine that the notorious bachelor popped the question. ‘George and Amal are trying to keep things very lowkey but they also aren’t really trying to hide this, it doesn’t seem,’ the insider said. ‘I think it’s like they want the people they love to know that this is real, that they plan on being together forever.’ Clooney had vowed to never repeat his marital vows but it seems his new lady in his life may have changed his playboy ways. Entertainment Tonight reported that the actor’s stunning British girlfriend, was seen showing off a ring at Nobu in Malibu, California, on Thursday. While the couple have not even confirmed their relationship, if the report is correct, things are certainly going well. According to Entertainment Tonight, the 52-year-old actor and the 36-year-old humanitarian lawyer indulged in a sushi dinner with George’s friends model Cindy Crawford and actor Edward Norton.

The website said the British beauty had something very special to show the model: ‘Multiple sources confirm that they saw Amal showing off a ring to Cindy, the wife of Clooney’s business partner Rande Gerber, sparking rumors of an engagement.’ When contacted by the MailOnline George’s representative Stan Rosenfield did not deny the engagement rumours but instead refused to comment. The publicist said: ‘I do not comment on his personal life.’ Rosenfield did comment on his client’s relationship when the Ocean’s Eleven star was first tied to Amal in October, calling the pair ‘just friends’. Since then the couple have been spotted being very af-

fectionate with each other while on safari in Tanzania. While the actor normally has in the past dated models, cocktail waitresses and even a female wrestler, the Lebanese stunner is not just beautiful, but is also very intelligent. After studying at St Hugh’s College, Oxford and the New York University School of Law, Amal is now an adviser to former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who is the special envoy to Syria. Prior to dating Amal, the star dated former wrestler Stacey Kiebler for two years with their relationship ending in July. The 34-year-old married Future Ads CEO Jared Pobre last month and just an-

nounced they were expecting their first child together. While known as a diehard bachelor, George has been married before briefly to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993. Since then the actor has said while he is not completely closed off to the idea of marriage he is not the marrying type. In December he told Esquire: ‘I haven’t had aspirations in that way, ever. I was married in 1989. I wasn’t very good at it.’ The star would not comment definitely on whether he would go down the aisle again. ‘I was quoted as saying I’ll never get married again pretty much right after I got divorced and then I’ve never talked about it since.’ George also said that while some people might think it strange that he doesn’t have any children, he doesn’t feel any need to rush out and start a family. He said: ‘What do you do? Should I go, “I got to get me some kids right now!” and rush out and impregnate someone? ‘Look, what I do know is that I was raised in a loving, happy family. I don’t have any dislike or distrust of that.’

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Justin Timberlake performs Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber ‘want to tie the knot now that they’ve worked out their differences’ during the Radio Music Awards

hey’ve been together for nine years and share two sons. Now power couple Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are seriously thinking about tying the knot. The duo have ‘finally worked out their differences and are rethinking marriage,’ a source close to the A-list stars told RadarOnline. According to the website, those differences included a planned wedding in 2007 that was canceled at the last minute. And although they’ve ‘had their ups and downs,’ the source added, ‘Naomi and Liev are more in love than they’ve ever been. ‘It’s a big

step after all this time, but they’re ready to marry.’ Apparently Naomi’s latest box office flop Diana is partially behind the renewed interest to get hitched. ‘Liev really admired how Naomi rose above the flak she got for Diana – a role he really thought she’d win awards for,’ claimed the source. ‘She was totally broken hearted over that movie and Liev has played a huge role in getting her confidence back so she could carry on with four more films she has in production.’ Together since 2005, Naomi and Liev are parents to their two ador-

able sons, six-year-old Alexander and five-year-old Samuel. In an interview in 2012, The Impossible actress commented how she was happy with the status of her relationship. ‘We’re very much together. We just don’t have that certificate and that’s okay with both of us. Maybe we’ll wake up and go, ‘Hey, let’s do this.’ And maybe not.’ For his part the Ray Donovan star told Cigar Aficionado magazine, ‘To me, we’re married, though I guess that, legally, we’re a domestic partnership. I’m just happy we’re a great couple.’

VoN 2nd voting round held V

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21 contestants of the Voice of Nagaland along with the band member of Purple Fusion ,judges, the host and the organizer Zangzang Zeliang.(Photo by Heutinggumbe)

oice of Nagaland 2nd voting round was held at Jumping Bean Cafe on March 26. 21 contestants performed, out of which 2 best performers Aaron Mech contestant no.10 and Barnali Dey contestant no.21 were given the privilege to perform at IMC Hall ‹Purple Fusion Live› Concert on May 10. The other 10 best contestants were sponsored a ticket to witness the concert by the pioneer of VoN Zangzang Zeliang. The 2nd voting round is open from April 29 to May 17.The voting cards are available at Dream Cafe Kohima and Music Ground Dimapur. The fates of the contestants are decided on the votes of the public and the decisions of the judges. VoN-I, 2nd voting round will be telecasted on city cable and global chapter dimapur, crystal cable and NM cable Kohima.

ustin Timberlake performed a beatbox version of a Sly and the Family Stone song during the Radio Disney Music Awards - airing Sunday on the Disney Channel. The 33-year-old pop star launched his career as a Mousketeer on the All-New Mickey Mouse Club in 199394 alongside ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, JC Chasez, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell, and Ryan Gosling. According to Just Jared, the nine-time Grammy winner accepted his trophy for He’s the One: Male Artist of the Year while in Paris via satellite. Justin thanked his fans by singing an a cappella version of Thank You (‘Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin’), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. The RDMAs’ executive producer Michael Levitt told the website the Disney legal team were successfully able to secure the rights to the song in time for the telecast.

The Suit & Tie hitmaker is also up for 11 Billboard Music Awards - airing May 18 on ABC - for his album The 20/20 Experience. On Friday, the ex boy-bander tweeted a

silhouette snap of himself captioned: ‘Stade De France. Paris... 4:30 pm.’ Justin’s JT20 Tour will next hit Holland’s Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Monday.

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Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-0

LONDON, APRIL 27 (AGENCIES): Liverpool's relentless winning streak in the Barclays Premier League was brought to a halt on Sunday as Chelsea ground out a fortunate 2-0 victory over the leaders at Anfield. The result ended the Reds' unbeaten record in 2014 and tightened the race at the summit of the division, with two fixtures remaining to navigate in the campaign. After an extremely congested first half which the Reds had dominated, it was Demba Ba who capitalised on dreadful luck for Liverpool to drive clear and plant a cool finish home and hand the visitors a lead to protect in the second period. That they did, stopping ceaseless attempts by the hosts to salvage an equaliser, and eventually the Blues grabbed a game-finishing second as Fernando Torres raced clear and squared for Willian to finish. Pre-match team news revealed that Brendan Rodgers had selected an unchanged line-up, retaining faith with the same XI that overcame Norwich City last Sunday. Daniel Sturridge, meanwhile, was deemed fit to join the substitutes. A stop-start opening once the Russia's Maria Sharapova poses in front of a Porsche 911 Targa 4S she has won after defeating Serbia's Ana Ivanovic with game kicked off prevented the home side from produc3-6, 6-4 and 6-1 in their final match at the Porsche tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday, April 27. (AP Photo) ing a typically speedy surge and the first real threat at goal occurred when Ashley Cole strode forward and clipped a low drive towards the Kop end which Simon Mignolet palmed away at his left on six minutes. Glen Johnson's pinged

MaRia seaLs hat-tRiCk Of stuttgaRt CROwns

GERmANy, APRIL 27 (AFP): Maria Sharapova claimed a hat-trick of Stuttgart titles after coming from behind to win a three-set battle royal with Ana Ivanovic in the final. Having won the 2012 and 2013 titles here, the 27-year-old Sharapova was made to work hard for her 13th consecutive win on Stuttgart's clay-courts for the 30th final win of her career before over-powering Ivanovic to claim a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory in just over two hours. “That was a tough bit of work,” said Sharapova, who has won all four Grand Slam titles. “I have always believed in my chances and the fighting spirit is something

that comes from within me.” This was the first time Sharapova has claimed a third title at an individual tournament and comes on the back of last year's shoulder injury. “This time around it's been extremely tough, that's why this win is so special,” admitted Sharapova. The Russian collects the winners cheque of 96,774 euros (US$133,896) and a brand-new sports car. “I will need to build a new garage to get all the cars in,” she joked as she collected her third Porsche sports car in as many years from the tournament director. It is the Russian's first clay-court tournament in her build-up to the French

Open, having lost to Serena Williams in last year's final. “We have seen what a great player Maria is,” admitted Ivanovic. Having been taken to three sets by the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova in her first-round match, Russia's Sharapova had swept into the final with straight set wins over compatriot Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, top-seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, then Italian clay-court specialist Sara Errani in the semifinals. But Ivanovic, the ninth seed, made the statuesque Russian dig deep and the 26-year-old wasted no time asserting herself over Sharapova, racing into a a 5-0 lead in the first

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Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain on April 26. (AP Photo)

Madrid won the first leg 1-0. "Everything he tried turned out well for us," Ancelotti said about Ronaldo. "We could rest some players and played a good game, even if it wasn't a very intense one." Elsewhere, Getafe's

1-0 win over Malaga condemned last-place Real Betis to relegation even before it fell 1-0 at home to Real Sociedad, while Rayo Vallecano scored three times in the second half for a 3-0 win at 10-man Granada. Osasuna lined up to

strike, set up by a dinked short corner from Steven Gerrard, was deflected behind, and Philippe Coutinho sliced wide at the back post having been found by a delicate Luis Suarez cross from the opposite flank. Chelsea full-back Cole was well-placed to clear off the line when an outswinging corner was bundled

dangerously in the direction of Mark Schwarzer's net, and when Suarez volleyed the subsequent loose ball across the area, Mamadou Sakho awkwardly redirected over. With 30 minutes played, Rodgers' charges could boast more than 73 per cent possession and had attempted seven shots, but the Londoners were drop-

ping deep and defending in great numbers to stifle the hosts in every attack. Another precise Suarez centre from the right wing was delivered into a dangerous corridor, as the Uruguayan aimed for Coutinho, but Schwarzer smothered at the second time of asking as Raheem Sterling rushed in for a rebound too.

set before the defending champion responded, but the Serbian held her serve to take the first set. Having won her previous tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, last month, Ivanovic went 3-1 up in the second but the match's momentum turned against her when Sharapova broke her, then fought her way back to take the set. Ivanovic had been chasing her first win over the Russian since the 2007 French Open semi-final, when Ivanovic went onto lose to Justine Henin in the final, but the Serbian ran out of steam and sixth seed Sharapova showed her experience to win 11 of the last 13 games

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice as Madrid routs Osasuna BARCELONA, APRIL 27 (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo scored two long-range goals to help Real Madrid rout Osasuna 4-0 on Saturday and stay in the Spanish league title chase while resting several first-choice players for its European clash at Bayern Munich. With Gareth Bale recovering from the flu and Karim Benzema on the bench, all of Madrid's attack went through Ronaldo on the left flank. And the Ballon d'Or winner didn't disappoint by unleashing two similar blasts after cutting inside to put the ball on his right boot and lift his leagueleading tally to 30 goals through 35 rounds. Madrid provisionally closed to within three points of leader Atletico Madrid before it visits Valencia on Sunday, when Barcelona, one point behind Madrid, hosts Villarreal. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also gave valuable rest to defender Pepe and midfielder Xavi Alonso to prepare for its visit to Bayern on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal.

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling, right, fights for the ball against Chelsea's Mohammed Salah during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday April 27. (AP Photo)

provide Madrid a guard of honor before the match as the hosts paraded their recently won Copa del Rey trophy at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Ronaldo then went to work chalking up his 29th league goal in the sixth minute when he unleashed a trademark blast from outside the area that took a slight deflection off defender Damia Abella before falling just inside the far upright. He looked to get his teammates involved, and set up scoring chances for Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Alvaro Morata. But it fell to Ronaldo to start the second half as he had the first, with Osasuna's outclassed defense letting him again dribble to near the elbow of the area before he launched a shot into the top corner of the net in the 52nd. "Both goals came at the start of each half and that complicated things for us," Osasuna coach Javi Gracia said. "They are both more merit of Ronaldo than my defense's fault. It's true Damia touches the first strike and that gives it an effect, but the second shot is unstoppable."

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