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Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe Akhilesh hints ‘third force’ alliance for 2014 polls [ PAGE 08]

‘Lack of political will to address Hepatitis C may cost many lives’

Denise Van Outen ‘ends her four year marriage to Lee Mead’

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Hepatitis: Know it. confront it. Our Correspondent Kohima | July 28

The need to put a concerted effort and action plan to tackle the prevalence of Hepatitis in Nagaland was stressed on today during the observation of World Hepatitis Day at the Zonal Council Hall, Kohima under the theme “This is Hepatitis… Know it. Confront it.” “The NGOs in Nagaland have been working hard to give the importance of this emerging public health problem,” said Dr. Neiphi Kire, Principal Director of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. He also expressed hope that the fight against Hepatitis would be a government driven programme and not just an NGO initiative. Dr. Kire stated that World Hepatitis Day is organized to provide education and greater understanding of Viral Hepatitis as a global public health problem and to strengthen prevention and control measures. The World Health Organisation estimates that 500 million people around the world are living with Hepatitis B and C, said Dr. Kire, adding that it is among the top 10 causes

of death in India. Dr. Kire informed that the incidence of Hepatitis is higher in Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. As per Dr. Kire, Nagaland cannot be far behind since it is the third most HIV prevalent state in the country. He further said that in India, Hepatitis cases are high due to

alcohol is one of the contributing factors to Hepatitis. With the huge number of high risk groups like injecting drug users, sex workers in the state, high HIV prevalence, high number of alcoholics, the state is likely to be among the high prevalence states in the country,” stated Dr. Kire. He added that the lack of research and base line data keeps the state in a low profile. He also said that that Nagaland has a lot to do “if it is to improve the well being of the population from the impending threat of Hepatitis.” Stating that the treatment of Hepatitis C is costly (around Rs. 3-8 lakh) depending on “genotype and duration of treatment per patient,” Dr. Kire said that with the resource constraint, it may not be possible for the government alone to provide enough fund for treatment. Stressing on the need to organize a state wide health education campaign among health workers, patients and communities across Nagaland, Dr. Kire called upon the people to continue spreading awareness on Hepatitis “wherever we can, whenever we can, in whatever way we can.”

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A migrant child takes a nap on the railway tracks of Dimapur Railway Station, nagaland. A majority of children living on the streets in India are exposed to maltreatment ranging from child labor, child trafficking, sexual exploitation, and many other forms of violence and abuse, according to a report released earlier in July 2013 by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India. Most of the street children in cities belong to migrant families, entering in the hope of finding employment, the report said. According to the United nations, there are 11 million street children in India - the highest number in the world. However, independent figures estimate that the number is approximately 20 million. Photo by Manen Aier

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DIMAPuR, July 28 (Mexn): The NSCN (IM) has in a press note alleged that the Action Committee against Unabated Taxation’s “intention is to tarnish the image” of the NSCN (IM) and to “jeopardize the ongoing political dialogue in the name of curbing the so called illegal taxation.” The note issued by the MIP of the NSCN (IM) while stating that “the committee cannot take the law and order into their own hands” also added that “the committee is not licensed to loosely question the Nation and the organization that is seriously involved in bringing about a political solution which is acceptable to both the parties.” It further cautioned that “the so called ACAUT committee should function within bounds and never go beyond.” (Full text on page 4)

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Bomb blast in Guwahati, seven injured Nagaland: increase in RTI applications

GuwAhATI, July 28 (IAns): A bomb blast near the busy Paltan Bazaar area in Guwahati Sunday evening left at least seven people injured, including two policemen, an official said. Guwahati’s Senior Superintendent of Police A.P. Tiwari said seven people sustained injuries in the blast that occurred close to the railway station in an area that is usuYour wife’s demanding a SUV?man.You re lucky mines demanding a helicopter.

injection use by drug users, unsterilized medical equipments, unsafe blood transfusion, and unhygienic use of needles in acupuncture and tattooing. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, which is the body’s response to injury. It is the body’s way of trying to contain/dilute/destroy the agent that is causing the disease. Dr. Kire said that toxins, side effects from medication and excessive consumption of alcohol are also major cause of the disease. “Nagaland has earned the dubious distinction of being the wettest dry state in the country. Therefore

ally crowded. Tiwari said the blast took place around 7.55 p.m. The high security Paltan Bazar police station in the city, a popular market place, is also close to the Guwahati Railway Station, which normally remains crowded. However, the area was not as crowded at the time of the blast as it was a Sunday. “According to witness-

es, two youths came on a motorcycle and lobbed a grenade. However, we can confirm this only after a detailed investigation,” the police said. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion.Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi cancelled his official visit to South Africa, scheduled earlier this week, after violent incidents elsewhere

in the state. On Tuesday and Wednesday last, militants had triggered three blasts in Lakhimpur and Karbi Anglong districts of the state, killing one person and injuring several others. Police had earlier received information that militants would be targeting police and security forces in the run-up to Independence Day.

Without regular science teacher, school wins exhibition Our Correspondent Mokokchung | July 28

Ironic as it may sound, Government High School Sungratsu has won the Mokokchung District Government High School Science Exhibition for two consecutive years without a regular science teacher. The school had also won the state level science exhibition in 2012. A few years back, a student from the high school secured the highest marks in science in Mokokchung district in the matric exam. But since its upgradation in 1997, the school has been without a regular graduate science teacher. Established in 1960, Government High School Sungratsu, located about 17 kilometers from Mokokchung town, was upgraded to a High School in 1997. In the recent years, this high school has been counted as one of the best government high schools in Nagaland, producing superior results in the NBSE Board exams. This year too, the school enrolled twelve Class

X students, out of which eleven appeared for the NBSE 2013 exams; all eleven got through. But the absence of a graduate science teacher was a matter of great concern. “The Sungratsu Village Council has written many memorandums to the government to appoint a science teacher, but so far the government has failed to do so despite assurance,” lamented T Meren Jamir, senior graduate teacher at the school. Out of desperation, the Sungratsu Village Council decided to hire a teacher themselves on a meager amount of Rs. 4500-Rs. 6000 as monthly salary. A number of science teachers came and went—the last one worked till 2012. This year, as a science teacher has not been appointed yet, the Village Council “adjusted” a teacher from the Sungratsu Primary School to teach at the high school. But this teacher is an undergraduate B.Sc. student, being made to teach Class IX & X science lessons. For lower classes, science has to be

taught by Arts teachers. What more, the school is without a headmaster now since the previous one has retired and a new headmaster is yet to be appointed. “Our school has been regarded as one of the best in the state, and we are fortunate that our students are producing good results. However, not appointing a regular graduate science teacher is denying the students their daily bread. They are entitled to be taught by a graduate science teacher, but they have been deprived of this right,” asserted T Meren Jamir. While some schools, especially in the urban areas, have enough teachers, most schools in the rural areas of Nagaland are trying to cope with inadequate teaching staff. “If Sungratsu village in Mokokchung district, which is one of the most educated and developed villages, and located near the district headquarters, is facing shortage of teachers, then one cannot imagine the condition of other schools in the interiors of the state,” commented a youth from Mokokchung town.

DIMAPuR, July 28 (Mexn): Since the inception of the Nagaland State Information Commission (NIC) on March 14, 2006, the number of applications, complaints and appeals filed before the commission under Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, has shown a gradual increase over the years. Beginning with 46 RTI applications received by NIC in the first year (200607), the number of RTI applications showed a positive growth trend each year. During the 2011-12 period, the number of applications rose to 2206. According to NIC’s ‘Annual Report 2011-2012’, year-wise break up of RTI applications received from 2006-07 to 2012-12 are as follows: 2006-07 (46 RTI applications), 2007-08 (187), 2008-09 (399), 2009-10 (590), 2010-11 (1105) and 2011-12 (2206). This indicates an increase of 80% to 100% in the number of RTI applications each subsequent year. District-wise RTI applications received by the NCI in the last seven years places Mokokchung district at the top the RTI graph with 340 RTI applications and Longleng at bottom with 15 ap-

plications. From 2006 to 2010, the directorates received the highest number of RTI applications. However, from 2011 onwards, the district offices received the highest number of applications, indicating that RTI awareness has reached the grass root level, the report stated. Among the number of RTI applications received by various State public authorities and departments from 2006-07 to 2009-10, the Transport department leads the chart with 430, followed by Rural Department (214), School Education (165), Health& Family Welfare (112), Police (107) and Food & Civil Supplies (99). In contrast, departments and public authorities like

Art & Culture, Border Affairs, Science & Technology, Nagaland Hotels Limited, NKVIB and Land Resources Development have received nil applications during the same period. Of the total 52 complaints received by the commission under Section 18 of RTI Act, 2005, all the complaints were disposed and there is no pendency till date, the NIC report stated. Likewise, of the total 41 appeals received by the commission under Section 19 of the RTI Act till 2012, all were disposed. The total fees, cost of information and penalty collected by NIC from 2006-07 to 2011-12 stood at Rs. 37, 073; Rs. 1,09,086 and Rs. 2,53,250 respectively, summing up a total revenue of Rs. 3,99,409. Nagaland State Information Commission is headed by a Chief Information Commissioner and two State Information Commissioners. Besides, there are 163 first appellate authorities (FAA), 583 public information officers (PIO) ad 499 assistant public information officers (APIO) to assist the commission in disposing with the growing numbers of RTI applications.

Anytime” and included the Cale composition “Angel” on his most recent album, “Old Sock.” Other songs like “Layla” didn’t involve Cale, but clearly owe him a debt. The two also collaborated together on “The Road to Escondido,” which won the Grammy Award for best contemporary blues album in 2008. Clapton once told Vanity Fair that Cale was the living person he most admired, and Cale weighed the impact Clapton had on his life in a 2006 interview with The Associated Press: “I’d probably be selling shoes today if it wasn’t for Eric.” That quote was typical of the always humble Cale. But while Clapton was already a star when he began mining Cale’s catalog, there’s no doubt the mu-

sic they shared cemented his “Clapton is God” status and defined the second half of his career. “As hard as I’ve tried I’ve never really succeeded in getting a record to sound like him and that’s what I want,” Clapton said in a “Fast Focus” video interview to promote “Escondido.” ”Before I go under the ground, I want to make a JJ Cale album with him at the helm.” Clapton described Cale’s music as “a strange hybrid. It’s not really blues, it’s not really folk or country or rock ‘n’ roll. It’s somewhere in the middle.” Cale arrived at that intersection by birth. Born John Weldon Cale in Oklahoma City, he was raised in Tulsa. Buffeted by country and western on one

side and the blues on the other, Oklahoma offered a melting pot of styles. Cale leaned on those styles as he spent his formative years in Los Angeles and Nashville, but he also used drum machines and often acted as his own producer, engineer and session player. He’d bury his own whispery vocals in the mix, causing the listener to lean in and focus. “I think it goes back to me being a recording mixer and engineer,” Cale said in a 2009 biography on his website. “Because of all the technology now you can make music yourself and a lot of people are doing that now. I started out doing that a long time ago and I found when I did that I came up with a unique sound.”

District-wise RTI applications received from 2006 to 2012 Mokokchung Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Mon Kohima Phek Dimapur Peren Kiphire Longleng

340 319 278 276 214 186 181 110 38 26 15

Musician JJ Cale Dies; Wrote Clapton, Skynyrd Hits

Tennessee, July 28 (AP): If musicians were measured not by the number of records they sold but by the number of peers they influenced, JJ Cale would have been a towering figure in 1970s rock ‘n’ roll. His best songs like “After Midnight,” ”Cocaine” and “Call Me the Breeze” were towering hits — for other artists. Eric Clapton took “After Midnight” and “Cocaine” and turned them into the kind of hard-party anthems that defined rock for a long period of time. And Lynyrd Skynyrd took the easy-shuffling “Breeze” and supercharged it with a three-guitar attack that made it a hit. Cale, the singer-songwriter and producer known as the main archi-

tect of the Tulsa Sound, passed away Friday night at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. His manager, Mike Kappus, said Cale died of a heart attack. He was 74. While his best known songs remain in heavy rotation on the radio nearly 40 years later, most folks wouldn’t be able to name Cale as their author. That was a role he had no problem with. “No, it doesn’t bother me,” Cale said with a laugh in an interview posted on his website. “What’s really nice is when you get a check in the mail.” And the checks rolled in for decades. The list of artists who covered his music or cite him as a direct influence reads like a who’s who of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Clapton, Neil

Young, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Mark Knopfler, The Allman Brothers, Carlos Santana, Captain Beefheart and Bryan Ferry among many others. Young said in Jimmy McDonough’s biography “Shakey” that Cale and Jimi Hendrix were the best guitar players he had ever heard. And in his recent memoir “Waging Heavy Peace,” Young said Cale’s “Crazy Mama” — his biggest hit, rising to No. 22 on the Billboard singles chart — was one of the five songs that most influenced him as a songwriter: “The song is true, simple, and direct, and the delivery is very natural. JJ’s guitar playing is a huge influence on me. His touch is unspeakable.” It was Clapton who

J.J. Cale. (AP File Photo)

forged the closest relationship with Cale. They were in sync musically and personally. Clapton also recorded Cale songs “Travelin’ Light” and “I’ll Make Love To You

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Our Correspondent Kohima | July 28

A cadet of Sainik School Punglwa is seen putting on his sports shoe after class on July 27. The school which was inaugurated on May 12, 2007 is a result of the initiative of Nagaland Chapter of the Old Boys Association of the Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are a system of school in India established and managed by the Sainik Schools Society. The idea was conceived to rectify the regional and class imbalance amongst the Officer cadre of the Indian Military and to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. There are currently 24 such schools in India. (Imojen I Jamir Photo)

First meeting of NASTEC on July 29

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Kohima, July 28 (mExN): The Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC) is holding the first meeting of National Committee on Restructuring of State Science & Technology Councils/ Departments on July 29 at the conference hall of science & technology complex from 10:00 am onward. Experts and eminent scientists representing six zones of India and an offi-

cial team from the department of science & technology, Government of India will be participating in the meeting. Parliamentary secretary for science & technology, information technology & communication, technical education and taxes Tovihoto Ayemi will be the chief guest. Further, on July 30, there will be an organic certification programme which is a culmination of

three years project “Organic Agriculture Programme with Science & Technology Inputs in Nagaland” under the aegis of Nagaland Science & Technology Council and M.R. Morarka- GDC Rural Research Foundation, Jaipur. This programme, scheduled at 11:30 am, will be held at Kigwema Village Council Hall where 2006 successful local farmers registered

under the project will be awarded organic certification. Parliamentary secretary Tovihoto Ayemi will also grace this occasion as the chief guest while parliamentary secretary for housing, treasuries and accounts Vikho-o Yhoshu and Dr. G.J. Samathanam, advisor & head, TDT, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India will be the guests of honour.

TOT prog on MIS conducted in DRDA Mkg

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D i m a p u r , J u ly 2 8 (mExN): One day training of Trainees (TOT) program on Management Information System (MIS) under MGNREGA for MIS operators of DRDA & Blocks was organized by the DRDA Mokokchung District on July 25, 2013 at DRDA, Mokokchung. A press note received here stated that SA, NIC Nagaland State Center Kohima, Swedeneso Natso, who was the resource person highlighted on the various modules- registration, work,

muster roll, funds, social audit, labour budget, grievances monitoring etc under MGNREGA MIS and online hands-on session where the feedbacks were also taken. Natso also briefed the participants in the services provided by NIC such as internet for e-mail and web browsing, video conference meeting with Ministries-GOI, Department- State and application for e-government, website and trainings. The note also mentioned that earlier the welcome address was

given by Taliyanger, DPO cum PO (MGNREGA) whereby he stated the importance and relevance of such training because MIS requires regular updating to maintain transparency and accountability as this would enhance the effective implementation of the MGNREGA programme. The programme was chaired by Dr. Temsumela, APC (MGNREGA). It may by mention that 21 MIS operators of DRDA and blocks participated in the training programme.

Indian Drug Users’ Forum (DUF) president Abou Mere today made an appeal to the Chief Minister, Health Minister and Health & Family Welfare department to initiate appropriate action and start providing prevention services, care and treatment relating to Hepatitis C in Nagaland. Globally, there are approximately 180 million people living with Hepatitis C (HCV). Each year, 3 to 4 million people are newly infected with HCV. Although HCV is preventable, 350,00 people die from HCV related complications, said Mere while speaking at the World Hepatitis Day here today. “Viral Hepatitis represents one of the world’s greatest threats to health, yet these diseases remain low on India health priority list, falling way behind other diseases such as HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria,” said Mere who is also the director of Kripa Foundation. In Nagaland context, he said, though not much independent studies are done, however the graveness of Hepatitis C situation in Nagaland is well documented by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through the Integrated Bio Behavioral Assessment (IBBA) study. The study indicates that injecting drug users from Phek and Wokha districts show prev-

Dr. Neiphi Kire addressing World Hepatitis Day in Kohima on July 28. (Morung Photo)

alence rates of 8.7 % and 20.8% respectively. Kohima (Kripa Foundation IDUs referral to NHAK) prevalence rate is 25%. “Unfortunately, inspite of having such data, nothing substantial has been done to provide treatment or improve services relating to HCV,” Mere lamented. He said the situation is further compounded by the exorbitant cost of pegylated interferon (drug/ medicine), people who have HCV are not able to afford treatment. On the other hand, he appreciated the joint initiative of Naga Hospital Authority Kohima and MSD Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, adding

that such noble venture has been providing free diagnosis (HCV antibody, genotyping and viral load test) and a subsidy on Pegylated Interferon (all strength: 50 mcg, 80 mcg, 100 mcg and 120 mcg with same price has brought a great relief to the people living with Hepatitis C. “However, still it is very costly and majority of the people living with HCV cannot afford treatment and it is a great concern,” he said. “Politically, Hepatitis is simply overlooked or ignored, the lack of political will from the state government and uncommitted from the H&FW department to address HCV may cost many

8 years down the lane...

with Dr.K.Pucho Junior Consultant as the resource person. The ambulance service will be put into service shortly and the jurisdiction for Free service to the accident victims in the N.H 29 from Medziphema to

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“Time may pass and fade but the years we’ve shared the memories we’ve made will live on and on forever in our hearts’ Loving Wife, Son, Daughter and Relatives.

4th mile, Diphupar. The helpline number will be released in the local dailies and other sources in a few days time. The Society thanked the CIHSR Faculty and Staff for their help and in making the training a successful one.

Ebenezer Orphanage Home celebrated Foundation Day cum Retreat on July 26, 2013 with Arenla (Counselor) and Moasen, Sentinaro, Amei and Anungla. The program includes counseling, Bible study, Hygiene, Fun and games, learning new songs. A press note received here stated, “Today as we celebrate the joy and blessings of God’s grace and favor we would like to thank all the people who supported up and helped up throughout the 8 years journey through prayers cash and kinds etc. We really acknowledge your kind gesture towards our ministry. We are unable to thank each individual of you but it is our prayer that Almighty God bless you all continuously in your entire life’s journey”.

Khriezephe village - a success story of MgNrega implementation

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The slogan ‘Small family happily family’ aptly applies to this small agricultural village on the outskirts of the commercial hub Dimapur when it comes to implementation of the national flagship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). While bigger villages in Nagaland have witnessed bitter acrimony and filing of RTI among village councils, village development boards and GBs over share of MGNREGA fund, Khriezephe, a small village neighbouring Chumukedima, Singrijan, Tenyiphe and Vidima villages, is emerging as a model village through judicious use of the central

fund. Today, the village of about 190 households proudly claims an irrigation dam with irrigation canals connected to all the fields, fair weather roads and drainage system within the village, courtesy MGNREGA. More importantly, women and youth have found gainful employment through legal guarantee of 100 days employment under MGNREGA. Sharing with media persons on the modest achievements of Khriezephe village, which was recognized in 1991, the village head

GB, Lhoudilie Seyie, said (VDB), GBs and villagers the developmental works as a whole. were possible because of The head GB said the able leadership of the village authority and also the generosity of the Rural Development Department have transformed the lives of the villagers, many of who could not make their ends meet before the advent of the flagship programme. Seyie in particular lauded Khriezephe Village Council chairman, Jonah Head GB of Khriezephe village, Lhoudilie Seyie. Kemp, and VDB secretary, James Vizo, co-ordination and unity of for successful implemenpurpose among members tation of government projof the village council, vil- ects in the village. He also lage development board conveyed gratitude to Ru-

ral Development Department and the incumbent BDO of Chumukedima Block, Tsuktiyatet Ao, and his subordinates for having special concern for the village. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims at enhancing the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household who volunteer to do unskilled manual work. MGNREGA (then known as NREGA) was launched on February 2, 2006, from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh and initially covered 200 of the “poorest” districts of the country.

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Prayer meet held at C.C.F.Z - Kripa Foundation

11th Death Anniversary

lives,” said Mere adding that without surveillance and testing, many are unaware that they are carrying the virus until it has wrought irreparable damage. “People are dying from complications related to a curable disease (HCV) rather than HIV, which is currently an incurable disease.” However, there is a lack of investment in promoting awareness on prevention and treatment in the state,” he said. Bendang Imsong said “Hepatitis is treatable, but only after you are aware that you are infected. Get tested, get vaccinated and protect yourself. Know it! Confront it!” Kohima, July 28 (mExN): The Forestry Graduates Association of Nagaland has requested parents and students seeking admission for various courses in Derhadun, Uttarankand to contact its general secretary Medo Linyu at +919436212098, +919615916243 for further queries and assistance. Further, forestry graduates of Nagaland has also been requested to register with the association at the earliest.

Altrura Society & free Ambulance service conducts training

Kohima, July 28 (mExN): The Altrura Society in connection with free Ambulance service has conducted one day training on First-Aid today at Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, 4th mile, Dimapur

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Altrura Society members with the resource person Dr.K.Pucho at the First-Aid training held today .

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ZuNhEboto, July 28 (mExN): A spiritual awakening prayer meeting was held at the C.C.F.Z - Kripa Foundation Rehabilitation Centre, Zunheboto with the DC Hill Youth Prayer Fellowship. A press note issued by Hutoi H Chophy, Director C.C.F.Z - Kripa Foundation, Zunheboto stated that the programme was chaired by Tovishe Convenor and the exhortation by Boto, Home Evangelist and a testimonial sharing by the inmates. The Director, C.C.F.Z - Kripa Foundation in the note also extends his heartiest gratitude towards the fellowship for having the fellowship programme at the rehab premises which have boosted the moral of his entire team.

THN meeting on August 9

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The half yearly meeting of the Tangkhul Hoho, Nagaland (THN) will be held at the premises of the Tangkhul Baptist Church, Kohima on August 9, 2013 at 10:30 am. A press note issued by NA Kasar President, THN stated that all members of the THN residing in various parts of Nagaland are requested to attend the meeting. The note also mentioned that if anyone wishes to submit any agenda for discussion during the meeting may submit it to the president or secretary before the meeting.

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‘Make Meghalaya 100% organic farming state’

Seminar stresses on role of media and police

iMPhAl, July 28 (nnn): The role of police and the media in the conflict torn state like Manipur was discussed today and attended by top police officials, media persons, scholars and the activists in the state. A one-day seminar cum workshop on the theme, "How police and media can work in tandem to deliver better justice to the people" was organised jointly by Manipur police department and the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) at First Manipur Rifles campus, Imphal. Senior journalists, scholars, police officers and activists opined different views on delivering justice to the people vis-a-vis maintaining peace in the mob filled society. Inaugurating the even, Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh lamented that unruly people are taking law into their hands in rampant 'mob-justice' activities in the state. Ibobi Singh cited events where mobs dismantled houses and other properties of the accused without cross-checking and verifying the rumours. The chief minister also expressed concern on the rising drug trafficking cases and crimes and women in Manipur. Freelance journalist Anjulika Samom, Imphal Times editor Rinku Khumukcham, The Times of India special correspondent Saroj Kumar, senior police officers and intellectuals also presented papers on the occasion.

Two laborers kidnapped from Saikul area

Northeast Briefs Shillong, July 28 (nnn): Meghalaya is rooted in a rich organic farming tradition and the central Government wants this tradition to be nurtured further so that Meghalaya can be branded as a “100 percent organic farming State.” Under Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, JS Deepak, said there is immense trade potential for farm products cultivated organically. “Make Meghalaya into a State producing 100 percent organic farm product,” Deepak added. He said there is a growing demand for organically produced goods in Europe and America and these markets have turned its eye towards India which is now focusing on organically produce farm items. “In the past 10 years India has become as destination of organic farm produces for foreign markets in Europe and America and this market is growing 30 percent at annual compound rate. The export market is booming,” he informed a gathering of entrepreneurs here in Shillong. The Under Secretary said that the Ministry of trade and commerce would also look into issues that come into the way in realizing States taking to organic farming. He informed that there are 24 certificate centres in India authenticating organic farm produces, but none in the Northeast. Deepak said the Ministry would soon try set up a certificate centre in the region so that farmers have access to it. Citing the case of Lakadong turmeric and also other organic produces from Meghalaya, Deepak said, unless these products are certified by a certification agency about their organic origin they would not get the desired price at the all India level and also markets abroad. Deepak said once the framers applies for the certificate there is a window period of three years after which the certificate is issued based on adherence of the criteria laid for issue of such certificates. “Farmers must be encouraged to take up organic farming because there is a ready market out there and the Ministry of trade and commerce would not only encourage but help such endeavors,” Deepak promised.

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In this image FIRESWORD is seen performing at Community Cafe, Viewland, Ukhrul. A young and promising gospel rock band FIRESWORD enthralled the music lovers with their originals, both in English and Tangkhul at Community Cafe on Saturday evening. (Photo: Kahorpam Horam)

KTU/NSCN-GPRN for resumption of bus service SEnAPATi, July 28 (nnn): Considering the hardship faced by the general public on account of non-plying of Senapati to Imphal buses and numerous appeals by civil organizations, the Kuki Tribal Union (KTU)/NSCN-GPRN (Senapati Unit) has decided to revoke its decision of 'collecting donations'. The KTU Senapati Unit incharge Thangboi clarified that, the proposed meeting called on bus owners and chiefs of some

Kuki villages in Senapati district by KTU was to seek donations and not for any monetary demand as alleged by some Kangpokpi civil organizations. Thangboi added that, the KTU NSCN/GPRN has served the meeting notice to all the concerned on its own authority and that, the involvement of NSCN-IM as pointed by Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills is not correct. Thangboi further appealed to all the concerned bus owners to

resume their bus services immediately without any fear or misunderstanding as all decisions to seek donations and meeting remains revoked in public interest. While advising the civil organizations to facilitate harmony and peace among tribal communities, the KTU-NSCN/GPRN added that, it is not against any group or community. Understanding the present situation of public transportation be-

tween Senapati and Imphal faced the public and respecting the public sentiments, the KTU appealed for the buses to resume the services without any disturbance. Earlier, Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills, Sadar Hills women Union and others had condemned the notification of KTU-NSCN/GPRN served to some Kuki village chiefs and bus owners from the kuki community plying between Senapati and Imphal.

Tripura editor remanded in judicial custody for 14 days

iMPhAl, July 28 (nnn): Two laborers engaged in the Island Block office building construction in Saikul area have been abducted by suspected Kuki underground cadres from the work site on Friday at around 8 pm, according to Island Block Development Committee (IBDC) chairman Winson Jajo and its secretary AS Leishipem. The labourers have been identified as Isaac Shinglai (49) and Th. Ibochou (37) s. The Island Block Development Committe (IBDC), Saikul has vehemently condemned the incident. Winson Jajo and AS Leishipem said the labourers are merely wage earners and have nothing to do with any matter relating to the construction works. "Therefore, every right thinking citizen should condemn such heinous activities committed on the innocent laborers by the militants," said Winson Jajo and AS Leishipem. The IBDC has appealed for the concerned militant outfit to release the two laborers without any condition in public interest.

AgARRTAlA, July 28 (Tnn): influential person, he may influence as approver. In fact, the case took a The chief judicial magistrate (CJM) the investigation. He also argued that dramatic turn when Niyati, wife of of West Tripura, BiswajitPalit, on if Chowdhury gets bail, he may influ- slain driver Balaram Ghosh, turned Friday rejected the bail petition of ence Niyati Ghosh, wife of slain driver approver in the case. In her statethe proprietor and editor ofDainik- Balaram Ghosh. Niyati is the lone ap- ment, she accused Sushil Chowdhury of plotting and killing three Ganadoot, SushilChowdhury, and re- prover of the case. manded him in judicial custody for Police have submitted a 673-page staff of the vernacular daily. another fortnight. chargesheet identifying Chowdhury Three employees of the newsChowdhury, 76, is the prime ac- as the mastermind and 54 others paper - Ranjit Chowdhury (mancused in the triple murder case that were recorded as witnesses. Separate ager), Balaram Ghosh (driver) and took place at his newspaper office in charges were framed against Chow- Sujit Bhattacharjee (proof reader) located in Agartala. dhury under sections 302 (murder), - were brutally killed at the newsChowdhury's counsel had argued 120B (criminal conspiracy), 194 paper office on May 19. Choudhury that his client should be granted bail (falsely implicating an innocent per- was present in the office when the as the investigation process was over. son), 195A (threat to tell lie) and 201 murder took place. Talks between Mizoram Police made the breakthrough in However, public prosecutor Tapan (destroying of evidence) of the IPC. govt and HPC (D) to resume Kumar Saha opposed the bail petition The chargesheet has been pre- the case after the arrest of Niyati Ghosh, pared on the basis of statements, who witnessed the incident. On the baAiZAWl, July 28 (PTi): Mizoram Home Minister R on six grounds. Saha said since Chowdhury was circumstantial evidence, forensic re- sis of Niyati's confession, police arrestLalzirliana today said the talks between the state governport and statement of Niyati Ghosh ed Sushil Chowdhury on June 7. the mastermind in the case and a very ment and the Manipur-based Hmar People's Convention (Democrats) would be resumed during the first part of August. Lalzirliana told PTI that when the parleys are resumed, the state government delegation would no longer be led by a joint secretary but by a person with higher position. He, however, did not want to reveal whether the AgARTAlA, July 28 Ranjan Burman and has NO.JUDL-2/05-06(PT-IV) 216 Dated, Peren the 24th June 2013 talks would be elevated from official level to the political (PTi): The All India Con- been elected to the state Shri/Smt. Paisuigumie of Jalukie town has applied level. The last talks between the two sides held on July gress Committee (AICC) assembly four times from for issue of succession certificate in his/her name to 18 in Aizawl was inconclusive as they failed to extend the has appointed Sudip Bur- the Agartala constituency draw gratuity /GPF/GIS/Pension/Pay/Bank account bilateral suspension of operations (SoO) signed on Janu- man as the new Leader of since 1998. (Saving) 31463577650 etc of his/her husband Late ary 31 and due to expire on July 31. The HPC delegation the Opposition in Tripura Burman had resigned Herapeung Zeliang VLW(Agri) Peren district. insisted that the government show its sincerity in solv- Legislative Assembly re- from the post of president Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections on or ing the Hmar problem by organising another round of placing Ratan Lal Nath, of Tripura Pradesh Conbefore 31st July 2013 of no objection is received from talks in the near future before the SoO was extended. The party sources said today. gress Committee (TPCC) the public within the stipulated time, the succession HPC(D) has been demanding a separate autonomous disBurman (47), an engi- following the debacle of certificate shall be issued in his/her name. trict council for the north eastern part of Mizoram adjoin- neering and a law gradu- the party in the February Sd/ing Manipur under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. ate, is the son of former Tri- 14 elections in the state SENTI AO pura Chief Minister Samir this year. Deputy Commissioner

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Arunachal CM asks for speedy repair of roads

iTAnAgAR. July 28 (PTi): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has expressed concern over the worsening condition of the roads in the state capital and asked the concerned departments to take early measures. Tuki, who yesterday travelled from Chimpu to Doimukh to survey land for stationing a new CRPF battalion, during a meeting later in the evening suggested for addressing the need for repair of the roads at the earliest, official sources said here today. PWD, Planning and Finance Minister Chowna Mein and Planning Parliamentary Secretary Nabam Rebia endorsed the CM's opinion in the meeting attended by development commissioner Ramesh Negi and planning Secretary Sonam Chombay. There has been hue and cry over the dilapidated condition of the capital roads that creates hurdle for traffic movement. Meanwhile, the chief minister assured to allocate alternate accommodation for the CRPF battalion headquarters which has been occupying the Lohit district jail for the last few decades. When his attention was drawn to the fact that the CRPF battalion has been stationed in the district jail at Tezu though the Centre and National Human Rights Commission have taken strong exception to the unhygienic condition of the police lockups in which the under trial prisoners are being kept, and there were many instance of jailbreak, Tuki directed DGP K K Maheswari to hold a meeting with the CRPF officers to assess their requirement for providing alternate accommodation so that the jail could be vacated. Lohit district has total 107 UTPs who have been housed in four police stations lock-ups, which have much less capacity.

Hepatitis: Know it. Confront it. From page 1 Also speaking on the occasion, Dr. Margaret, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) said Hepatitis is often called a silent killer as most people who have the infection display no symptoms. Dr. C. Wathsutho Nyuthe, MD, Physician NHAK during the interactive session stressed on the need to have a concrete action plan to address Hepatitis in the state. Abou Mere, President of the Indian Drug Users’ Forum and Director of Kripa Foundation highlighted the impact of Hepatitis C. Bendang Imsong chaired the function while Tribhuwan proposed vote of thanks. The programme was organised by Nagaland Users Network, Kohima Users Network, Kripa Foundation, NNP+ and supported by the Department of Health & Family Welfare.

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Open Letter to Kisamyi Iranggaung Whereas, the Jalukie B Village Council and NPF Unit has summoned you to Village Council Hall on July 23, 2013 for clarification and justification of your allegations against the Hon’ble Minister T.R. Zeliang through Morung Express July 13 2013 wherein you have accused the Minister of siphoning of public money without actual work being carried out in regard to “Conference cum Library hall at Jalukie B” under SDF and dragging the name of B Jalukie into the unwarranted issue. As published on July 21 issue of Morung Express, the Jalukie B Village Council and NPF Party workers waited for you on the said date to clarify as to how the money under SDF were utilized, but you failed to turn up which clearly shows that Mr. Kisamyi could not prove his false allegations before the people. Perhaps, Mr. Kisamyi under the patronage and behest of his shadowy masters, who has been making personal attack on Hon’ble Minister T.R. Zeliang by throwing so many baseless allegations in an attempt to defame and dragged the name of Jalukie ‘B’ Village into an unwarranted issue is a serious matter and is deemed to invite repercussion, if they continue without any restraint. Therefore, it is hereby cautioned that Mr. Kisamyi Irangguang should cease to drag the name of Jalukie ‘B’ Village into any issue henceforth and stop undermining the village authority or else will initiate action as per customary laws of the land.

(Alak Ntung) Chairman Village Council Jalukie ‘B’

(Tatei) Head GB Jalukie ‘B’ Village

(Kaidauping) President NPF Unit-II

(D.A. Paul) President NPF Unit-II

(N.K. Zeliang) President NPF Unit-I

(Haileusap) President NPF Unit-I

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Walmart halts India-specific lobbying in US

nEw DElhI, July 28 (PtI): Global retail giant Walmart has stopped its lobbying with the US lawmakers on India-specific issues, after continuously seeking their support for about five years to facilitate its entry into the high growth Indian market. The disclosure incidentally comes at a time when Indian Government is preparing a report to be presented in Parliament next month based on findings of a probe into Walmart’s US lobbying activities for getting an access to India. According to the latest lobbying disclosure reports filed by Walmart and its registered lobbyists with the US Senate and the House of Representatives, the company spent close to $ two million (about Rs 12 crore) on vari-

ous lobbying activities during the second quarter ended June 30. However, no India-specific matter figures among close to three dozen issues discussed by Walmart and its lobbyists with the lawmakers in the US during this period. This has come as a major departure from the prior period lobby disclosure reports, including that for the preceding quarter (January-March 2013) wherein ‘Discussions related to FDI in India’ figured as one of the lobbying issues, the Congressional records show. The company had spent a

similar amount of about $ two million in the previous quarter as well on its lobbying activities, which are being undertaken by it

directly as also through close to ten other registered lobby firms. The matters related to FDI rules in India have figured among the “specific lobbying issues” for

the company since at least 2008. It could not be ascertained whether Walmart has permanently stopped lobbying on India-related issues, or it is only a temporary halt. Walmart and many other overseas supermarket chains want to set shop for many years in India, which opened up this business for foreign players last year with a 51 per cent equity cap despite stiff political opposition. Still, there are many restrictions, such as those on sourcing of products, that are keeping foreign multi-brand retailers away

from the country. While Walmart and other foreign retailers continue to seek further easing of rules in India to help them set up their businesses, the government is preparing a report for Parliament on its Walmart lobbying probe. The one-man probe panel could not satisfactorily conclude its inquiry as it could not get necessary details on various issues, including the exact amount of money spent on India-specific lobbying issues. The probe was ordered last December after it came to light that Walmart had been spending millions of dollars on its lobbying activities in the US for years on various issues, including access to the Indian market and the relevant regulations.

Training for MIS operators at DRDA Mkg Outlook to stop publishing July 28 (MExn): for e-mail and web browsing, video conPeople, Geo, Marie Claire in India Mokokchung, One day Training of Trainees (TOT) ference meeting with Ministries-GOI,

nEw DElhI, July 28 (lIvEMInt): Magazine group Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd has stopped producing the local editions of international magazines People, Geo and Marie Claire. “We are not renewing our licences for these three international titles,” said Indranil Roy, president, Outlook Group. Roy added that the renewals are due this month. “However, Outlook, its promoters and management,

remain fully committed to all other Outlook Group magazines, which will continue to be published in the normal course,” Roy said. A publisher at a rival magazine group was surprised at the move since advertising in lifestyle magazines was growing. “News and current affairs magazines are under pressure because of lower advertising but not the lifestyle segment,” said the publisher, who declined to be named. Marie Claire, a leading

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program on Management Information System (MIS) under MGNREGA for MIS operators of DRDA & Blocks was organized by the DRDA Mokokchung district on July 25 at its office. SA, NIC Nagaland State Center Kohima, Swedeneso Natso, who was the resource person highlighted on the various modules - registration, work, muster roll, funds, social audit, labour budget, grievances monitoring etc under MGNREGA MIS and online hands-on session where the feedbacks were also taken. Natso also briefed the participants on the services provided by NIC such as internet

international women’s fashion and lifestyle magazine, was launched in India in 2007 through an agreement with Groupe Marie Claire, a French publishing company. In the same year, the group reached an agreement with Time Inc. to bring People to India in 2008. Outlook Group tied up with European magazine publisher, Gruner + Jahr (G+J) International in 2008 to launch the Geo science magazine in the country.

Training for WATSAN committee Mkg held

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Mokokchung, July 28 (DIPR): One day training on Pipe Water Supply System (PWSS) for WATSAN Committee members under Mokokchung division was held at Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung on July 26, organized by PHED Mokokchung Division and sponsored by Water and Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO) PHED, Nagaland, Kohima. During the training, topics on “PWSS, gravity & pumping, WATSAN Committee powers & functions” and “Operation, Maintenance and Quality Control” were presented by SDO 1 PHED Mokokchung Div, Masachuba, and SDO, Mangkolemba PHED Mokokchung Div, Tinu respectively. The introductory address was delivered by E.E. PHED Mokokchung Div, N. Yanger Pongen. The training was attended by WATSAN Committee members of Onpangkong North, Ongpangkong South, Kubolong and Changtongya Blocks, covering 50 villages.

Department- State and application for egovernment, website and trainings. Earlier, the welcome address was given by Taliyanger, DPO cum PO (MGNREGA), whereby he stated such training are important and relevant “because MIS requires regular updating to maintain transparency and accountability as this would enhance the effective implementation of the MGNREGA programme.” The programme was chaired by Dr. Temsumela, APC (MGNREGA). It may be mentioned that 21 MIS operators of DRDA and blocks participated in the training programme.

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NSCN (IM) press statement on ACAUT

n view of the unwarranted and senseless accusations heaped upon the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN), the organization is constrained to issue this press statement in order to protect and save the security of the people and the Naga nation. The naked and single-minded attack against one organization has proved the intention and motive of the “Action Committee against Unabated Tax (ACAUT)”. The committee cannot pretend for long. The modus operandi of the committee is clear to us. Their intention is to tarnish the image of the organization and jeopardize the on-going political dialogue in the name of curbing the so called “illegal tax”. Their actions are treacherous and politically motivated. They have allowed themselves to become the instruments of the forces that are working against the cause of our people. It appears they have lost the real focus and have become a condescending platform of some elements to defame the organization that has stood for the cause and history of the Naga people. They have formed themselves into a kind of sinister syndicate camouflaged and masquerading as the Good Samaritan. It must be clear that the committee cannot take the law and order into their own hands. The committee is not licensed to loosely question the Nation and the organization that is seriously involved in bringing about a political solution which is acceptable to both the parties. The NSCN will not allow any forces to disturb the Nation under any form of hidden agenda. We are duty-bound to treat critically any forces working against the cause of the Naga people and the general public. We will correct ourselves and do the best we can. However, the committee and its members have gone beyond the limit in their attempt to police the Naga National Movement have unwittingly become a tool of the divisive forces. They are dancing like fools to the tune of the powers whose intentions are very clear to us. We will not remain as silent spectators to the emerging treacherous state of affairs created by the committee and shall treat the situation as a matter of national security and also a threat to the peace and security of the Naga people. The so called ACAUT committee should function within bounds and never go beyond. Issued by the MIP/GPRN

Response to Lt. Col. Akaho Zhimo

n response to the clarification made by Lt. Col. Akaho Zhimo on demand slips which was published on 27th July 2013 from local dailies, Capt. Kakishe stated that the demand slips, was issued by me under the directive of Lt. Col. Akaho Zhimo since last three months as I was attached with him. Since he was military finance in-charge. Hence, I humbly clarify to the Naga general public that I was faithfully fulfilling my duty as a servant of govt. and there is no question of demands for personal benefits or individual interest at any point of time, accusing by Lt. Col. Akaho Zhimo was baseless and deceptive. AtMA Suruhuto Block under Zunheboto district organized an inter district farmers exposure visit to Maolenden Village and visited tzutsung Minor irrigation project, n.i. Jamir tea Estate, and Patchouli Distillation Plant. ten farmers from Suruhuto Block along with Qhenito Yeptho, AtMA Convener Suruhuto Block took the trip.

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FILE Students’ spiritual conference concluded APO, KSHMEx notifies

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and Kohima Sumi Hoho (KSH) have informed the NSCN (K) Town Command Kohima and its workers, that Job Angami of GPRN/NSCN 2nd Lt, who was arrested on July 28 at Jail Colony “was released unharmed and unconditionally in the presence of AYO and Kohima Sumi Hoho.” A press note from the AYO Finance Secretary, Neizolie Rupero and the KSU General Secretary, Lhokiye Yepthomi stated that the “organizations appreciated the NSCN (K) authority and appealed for all factions to stop killing amongst ourselves and put forward for reconciliation as per the demand of the Nagas.”

ZBN elects new team Praise and worship band lead the congregation at the three-day students’ spiritual conference held in Kohima. Our Correspondent Kohima, July 28

A THRee-DAY long “Students’ Spiritual Conference” under the theme “Grace for the youth” concluded here this evening at NBCC Convention Hall with thousands of participants. Hundreds of students also accepted the Lord as their personal Lord and Savior during the conference. Similar conference is also slated to be held in different parts of the state in a later date. Pastor Ketou Theunuo, president and founder Cross Wonder Church & Ministry spoke about the need of having God in the lives of students. He encouraged the students who accept Christ to spend time in communion with God by listening and talking to God for 15 minutes each daily. He also emphasized that students need

to share about God to other people for the same amount of time every day. Science may deceive us and the world may deceive us but God created us to glorify Him alone, he added. “We believe in a risen God and not in a God who lies in the tomb.” Entitling his sermon as “Thief in the night” from 1st Thessalonians 5, he emphasized on the need to be prepared because Jesus would come back to take his believers to Heaven and “no one knows the time or the day when Jesus would return.” Quoting Mathew 24:36 which also speaks about Jesus coming unannounced, he stressed on the need to be constantly in a state of preparedness. He said that we have to be aware of following latest trends, but abide by the word of God. He stressed that we have to put on the “garment of righteousness” and

Bhandari Village urges govt on foothill road, oil exploration

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): With regard to issues related to the foothill road connectivity, oil and natural gas, and other developmental activities, Bhandari village council members, elders and students leaders held a meeting in Bhandari town, where members unanimously adopted two resolutions. This was informed in a press note issued by the Bhandari Village Land Owners’ Association, signed by its Chairman B. Longshi Odyuo and Secretary Khyothungo R.Tsopoe. While appreciating the DAN III Government for providing immediate measures for the foothill road connectivity, the press note strongly supported the resolution of the joint consultative meeting between Ao Senden representatives and government of Nagaland on June 10, 2013. Pertaining to the oil and natural gas issue, the Bhandari Village supported Nagaland government’s decision, but stating that Bhandari is the “heaviest oil bearing belt and installation of mini refinery and GGS (Group Gathering Station) in the area is quite suitable”, it urged the state government to establish the mini refinery and GGS within Wokha District. The press note stated that Nagaland government had sanctioned

some amount for the construction of protection fence in and around Seed Farm under Bhandari HQ “but no fence has been found, and this is the only area left un-encroached by our neighboring state Assam and the government has been neglecting this area for long time back.” In the mean time, it stated that the proposed side for ISB&TT (Inter State Bus & Truck Terminal) at Merapani foothill has been relocated to some other place. Stating that these were some of the few grievances that the border people have been experiencing since last few decades, the press note pointed out that people in the area had been “much deprived from Government developmental activities”. Hence, it went on to caution that if the Government still continues to neglect them from the connectivity of the foothill road construction they “would better be a part of Assam”. As such, the Bhandari Village appealed to the present DAN III Government to look into the matter as Bhandari sub-division is considered as one of the oldest and the largest, covering more than seventy villages of which majority of the villages are bordering Assam and “facing untold hardship, harassment and threat from the neighboring state.”

AGEI Sunday school teachers attend training

be very careful about our physical presentations. Pastor Ketou shared that Jesus would be coming to take the righteous home and punish the wicked for which we all need to be ready. Speaking on the topic “Building career with God,” Rev Dr Vevo Phesao, Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister’s Hill Kohima spoke about the need for having a God oriented career and spoke about Joseph who led a righteous life and was blessed abundantly by God. He said that God needs change-makers for the present times and challenged the students to have role models from the Bible who gave their lives to God entirely. Sharing greetings, parliamentary secretary justice & law; land revenue, labour & employment Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire

said the students should not solely depend on government job but look for other avenues also. The morning musical extravaganza also saw performances by Alo Wanth & band, Toshinaro, Ajeeng Longchari, Meribeni Ezung, Powerfaith band, skit by Kros College and choreography by Cross Kids. A message was also shared by Dr Tseibu Rutsa, President & Founder, Leaders for Christ International during musical extravaganza. Speaking from the Bible about the story of Daniel, he shared about the blessings that abound from an uncompromising faith. He challenged the students to emulate Daniel’s life and be a channel of blessing wherever they are placed. The three-day conference was attended by thousands of students from different schools and colleges in Kohima.

NACR trains child rights activists on advocacy and lobbying in Dimapur

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): Nagaland Alliance for Child Rights (NACR) organized a programme on ‘Advocacy and Lobbying for Child Rights’ on July 27, 2013 at Peace Channel conference hall, Dimapur. The main objective of the training was to capacitate the grassroots child rights activists of the alliance in Dimapur district. A press release from the NACR desk informed that one of the resource persons Shilu from Centre for Research Documentation stressed on the importance of having proper policies and schemes for making the state child friendly. She also highlighted the National Plan of Action for Children, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the policies and the schemes available at national and state level. She also emphasized on the need to have a Special Juvenile Police Unit in the police stations of Nagaland. Many cases of child rights violation in Nagaland go unreported, she pointed out. Addressing a strong del-

One of the resource persons addressing the participants of the workshop on July 27.

egate of representatives from different Child Rights organizations and children home, Esther from Legal Aid Services spoke at length on the acts and laws regarding child adoption. Many people have got into the wrong side of the law because they are ignorant about the formalities and rules regarding adoption of a child, she said. People might be adopting children out of goodwill or real feelings for the child, but a time span of two months should be given to the parents of the child to

think over before surrendering the child to the adopted parents, she added. Meanwhile, Limasenla also from District Legal Aid Services enlightened the delegates on different child rights by touching upon Right to Education Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Child Labour Act. A representative of Childline, Dimapur also spoke on the roles and function of Childline. The programme was attended by ten NGOs and Civil Societies working in and around Dimapur.

AR wins NE inter CPO debate on Human Rights

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The Assemblies of God of East India (AGEI) Sunday school teachers’ training was conducted from July 15 to 28 at Bethesda Higher Secondary School, Walford, Dimapur under the theme ‘Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it’ Proverbs 22:6. The resource persons were Pastor Ivan, Jane and John from Australia and Anne and Joanne Manning from Mumbai. The topics on ministering effectively to children on Sunday school, reaching out to the lost ones, leadership of Jesus’ styles and strategy, and developing the spiritual gifts were thought with practical demonstration. There were 52 participants from seven states of East India and all of them were richly blessed. This was stated in a press release issued by AGEI general superintendent, Rev Moses Murry.

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The annual Northeast zone inter Central Police Organizations’ (CPO) debate competition on Human Rights was organised at the ARTC & S, Dimapur on July 27, 2013. Seven teams representing CPOs based in the Northeast, comprising the Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, RPF and ITBP participated in the event. The topic of the debate, “It is difficult to value Human Rights when facing bullets in the field” was chosen by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with a view to sensitize the forces regarding the paramount importance of safeguarding Human Rights, while

dealing with the public. Each force was represented by four speakers, who spoke ‘For’ and ‘Against’ the motion in Hindi and English respectively. The Assam Rifles team secured the first position in this competition, whereas Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) teams secured second and third positions respectively. The first two teams will represent the Northeast zone in the semi-finals and finals of the Inter CPOs debate competition scheduled to be held in New Delhi during October - November 2013. Speaking on the occasion, Sh L

Bendang Lemtur, IPS DIG (Police) enlightened the audience regarding the essential provisions of the law affecting Human Rights and their effective use. He emphasized that people in uniform must constantly strive to adhere to the law of the land and operate within the directives of the government. He also gave valuable tips to the speakers about the technique of debating. He appreciated the efforts put in by the participants and made a special reference to the efficient conduct of the event by the organisers. The winning teams were awarded prizes by Dr TN Mishra DIG Medical Superintendent.

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) elected its new team for the tenure 2013-2016 on July 26, 2013 at Baudi Hall, Jalukie Town, Peren district Nagaland. A press note from ZBN Election Commission informed that following members were elected to different posts: Executive Council: President - Rangsam N. Hau; General Secretary - Meijiang Gonmei; Secretary (ies) - Kiapon, Namki Mpom, K. Nikodim; Secretary Finance - Joshua; Secretary Info. & Publicity - Namrachang Hegui; Secretary Social & Culture - Zengdibo; Auditor General - Mathew Gonmei; Assembly secretariat: Speaker - Kusap; Deputy Speaker - Kichung; Assembly Secretary Kangjang Liegise.

GPRN/NSCN condoles

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN has expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of Atoho Swu of Nunumi Village, Raja peyu from UT- 1. According to the Ministry of Information & Publicity, GPRN/NSCN, Atoho Swu was kidnapped from Kohima while he went to visit some of his family members, and later, shot dead in Dimapur area by NSCN (K) on July 23 last. GPRN/NSCN while acknowledging his sacrifices for the Naga National cause has extended its condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God comfort and give them courage at the time of grief and pain. It further wished the departed soul to rest in peace.

GPRN discharges

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): Secretary, Ministry of Kilo Affairs, GPRN Q Awomi has informed that P. Aphiu (Razou Peyu), Rawson Pamai (Razou Peru) of Makuilongdi Zeliangrong region, and N. K. Sangba, a Khapur of Chang region have been discharged from active national service on account of domestic problem. It was carried out in pursuance of their application, recommendation from concerned CAO and subsequent approval of the Dy. Kilo Administration, he added. GPRN further acknowledged their sacrificial services rendered to the nation.

YCD concerned over crime against women and children

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): Youngs' Club Dimapur (YCD) has expressed serious concern over the “huge rise” in crime against women and children, besides huge protests by civil societies, Mothers Association and NGOs. A press release from the YCD president Jenpu Rongmei and secretary Samuel Walling stated that “only protest is not a solution, the society needs lots of advocacy, workshop and awareness on women and child issues.” The YCD has appealed to all the citizens to be responsible in dealing with such issues to have a better society. YCD has also expressed its gratitude to Dimapur Women Cell, public of Chumukedima and Diphupar Naga Youth Organization for their active action in the recent crime against girl child.

MTWO condemns

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): Medziphema Town Women Organization (MTWO) has strongly condemned the killing of a Naga man and dumping his body in the Medziphema Town area on July 26. A condemnation note from the MTWO appended by its general secretary Thia Seyie and president Neisiehuno Rino stated, “It has become one too many that killing and dumping of dead bodies are happening in our area whereas Medziphema certainly doesn't need an infamous tag as ‘Land for killing and dumping dead bodies’". The press note lamented that the July 26 incident “is a direct insult to the congenial, peace- loving people of our town and our area as a whole.” MTWO further conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, while urging all right thinking, lawabiding citizens to unite in condemning and fighting against such criminal activities. It also asked the competent authorities to nab and punish perpetrators of the crime without delay.

Quiz competition held at LHSSS Kiphire CME discusses alcoholic liver diseases in Nagaland KiphirE, July 28 (mExN): dents to learn and also experience gram like this which enable the

State Bank of India (SBI) on July 27, held a quiz competition at Loyola Higher Secondary School (LHSS) Kiphire for the school students. Welcoming the SBI staff and the students, Principal in charge LHSSS expressed gratitude to the SBI Kiphire branch for coming forward and organizing the quiz competition, adding that the program has given a chance to the stu-

the spirit of competition. Asserting learning is not an end, he encouraged the students to learn more when one gets an opportunity. SBI staff who also spoke on the occasion expressed gratitude to the LHSS for allowing them to hold a competition in the school and also added, SBI not only provide service to the citizens but also organize pro-

students and citizens to know more of the institution. Anakali of Class 12, Lupenthe S of Class 12 and Sejongla walked away with first, second and third prizes along with a cash prize of Rs.1000, Rs.750 and Rs.500 respectively. After the quiz competition, the SBI also handed over Aqua water purifier to the school.

PWDFWADU clarifies on verification drive

Dimapur, July 28 (mExN): The PWD field Workers’ Association Dimapur Unit has informed that it had a thorough discussion with the verification team members of All Nagaland PWD workcharge Association in Dimapur on July 25. During the meeting, it was ascertained that the verification drive carried out by them was to issue Identity Card to employees who are in service, for the purpose of three months pay without leave for the year 2003. PWDFWADU President Khekuto Sema in a press release said, “It is indeed very much regret-

table because the employees those expired and availed VRS will not be able to attend during verification period. Ultimately, they are deprived from availing the three months without pay leave benefit even though they have rendered their services during the period.” Therefore, the Association appealed that the benefits of three months pay without leave should also be released to the family member of the expired employees and employees who availed VRS in the year 2006.

Our Correspondent Kohima | July 28

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS increasing worldwide, and in India it is estimated that 217 million people use alcohol, causing lakhs of deaths every year. In Nagaland, an alarming rise of patients with chronic liver problems were reportedly admitting in every hospital across the state, and those who suffer from chronic liver problems need recurrent hospitalization and prolonged medical attention, which leaves them physically, mentally, emotionally and financially devastated. This was revealed during the Continuing Medical Education (CME) on “Alcoholic Liver Disease” (ALD) held here Saturday at Hotel Japfu. The event was organized by the Medicine Department of Naga Hospital Authority Kohi-

Doctors from across Nagaland at Hotel Japfu on July 27.

ma (NHAK) and was supported by Abbott India Limited. Both government and private doctors across Nagaland attended the programme to discuss common issues related to alcoholic liver diseases in Nagaland. Furthermore, a debate among the doctors revealed that, excessive alcohol intake favours progression of other liver diseases, such as virus-related

chronic hepatitis, also increasing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. On the other hand there are millions of cases of hepatic diseases, which go unreported or are reported when the matters have gone out of hand. Dr. Avoto Richa, MD general medicine, NHAK in a powerpoint presentation on ALD pointed out that ALD is the most prevalent cause of advanced

liver disease. He said sustained excessive alcohol consumption is a brain-centred addictive behavioural disorder that crosses all boundaries of gender, race, age, economic strata and in many patients, and might lead to ALD. Around 60-100% of heavy drinkers may suffer from fatty liver, among which 20-30% may progress to steatohepatitis of which around 10-15% of patients may suffer from cirrhosis. The minimum daily alcohol intake in 15-20 years to induce cirrhosis is estimated to be 40 gram (3-4 drinks) for men and 20 gram (2-3 drinks) for women, he said. Only 15-30% of heavy drinkers develop advanced ALD such as alcoholic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, he added. Heavy drinkers may progress from fatty liver to alcoholic hepatitis to cirrhosis. It is estimated that 10% to 15% of alcoholics will develop cirrhosis.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express MonDAy 29 July 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 206

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Rio-Gogoi Dialogue

hief Minister Neiphiu Rio will get an opportunity to sit down and discuss the vexed border problem with his counterpart from Assam, Tarun Gogoi, the latter having invited Rio to New Delhi for a closed door meeting on August 2, 2013. Whether the Government of India has any role to play here, significantly both the CMs will be meeting at a neutral place, the National Capital Region of New Delhi. A face to face meeting between Rio and Gogoi was long overdue and both leaders must use this time together to address the entire gamut of issues that relates to both Nagaland and Assam. No doubt the border issue will be at the top of the agenda. One immediate suggestion is to improve the level of communication between the two sides. A hotline connection between the respective Home Ministers, Chief Secretary or Director General of Police (DGP) of the two States could be worked out. Coming specifically to the Assam-Nagaland border dispute, both sides must look at ways to resolve it outside the court of law. Given the complexity as also the sensitivity of the problem, any decision taken by a court of law would be detrimental. An amicable solution through mutual understanding should be worked out. The logic behind this argument lends credence because to resolve the dispute one will have to look beyond a zero sum game formulation. It will be only fair to say that a court diktat would lead to a winner-loser situation and this will ultimately not allow the people on either side to live peacefully. The idea of a political settlement therefore has to be appreciated by both the State Governments including the NGOs and civil societies on both side of the border. This calls for a more meaningful cross border dialogue and the two CMs have an opportunity to take necessary initiative to begin a dialogue process where civil society groups can be involved. Likewise the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants is a common threat faced by both the States. Interestingly, the recent skirmishes in the border areas are being blamed on a ‘third party’ and is seen as playing a crucial role in keeping the dispute hot among the people of both the States. Perhaps both the State Governments of Assam and Nagaland would have to identify these illegal migrants or external forces and take necessary action as it is posing a major security challenge in the border areas and beyond. It is no point waiting on New Delhi. A coordinated policy and approach in tackling the problem of illegal migrants and other security related issues must come from Kohima and Dispur. While there is great excitement being generated over prospects of the Look East policy, a common security approach also demands greater attention of policy makers in the region and it is only fitting that the two oldest States in the northeast—Assam and Nagaland lead from the front. Hopefully by the time the meeting ends on August 2, both Rio and Gogoi would have laid the foundation for investing in good neighborly relationship. The bond of friendship between the Assamese and Naga people must continue. Every effort must be made to sustain this very important relationship between the two peoples. At the same time, the governments of the two States should seriously think about using the huge reservoir of goodwill that exists amongst people’s group on both sides to try and hammer out an amicable solution to the border dispute through mediation, goodwill and mutual understanding. The only thing that is lacking till now is the political initiative from the top. (Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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Shilpa Raina Source: IANS

Learning world cuisines through culinary clubs

s the fragrance of masala-fried prawns wafts through the room, a discerning audience diligently takes quick notes of the instructions given by the chef to ensure the coating is crisp and not burnt. What would probably be mistaken as a cooking class in session is in reality a clique of foodies at a culinary club learning directly from experts. "Teaching indulgent recipes on a live cookery platform is always attractive because you can interact directly with the chef. People can ask questions, clear doubts and be a part of a group that is experimenting with food," Vijay Wanchoo, senior executive vice president and general manager of The Imperial, Delhi, told IANS. "The purpose of the club is to understand and appreciate food better and to create awareness," he said, adding that The Imperial Culinary Club (ICC) was started in 2009 and is now 32 sessions old. Culinary clubs are a niche market, said Deepak Bhatia, executive chef at Gurgaon's The Westin, adding when the Westin Culinary Academy was started this year, it was purely to elevate the status of their speciality chefs from merely serving food to sharing their knowledge and demonstrating authentic cooking styles. "The popularity is growing. The response we got was very good," said Bhatia. Such clubs are slowly gaining ground in the capital because the rules at the dinner table have been redefined with globetrotting fervour catching on among Indians and international cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Lebanese are finding many takers among cookery enthusiasts. Fortythree-year-old Minu Garg is an active member of a culinary club in the capital and her mission is to showcase her expertise on special occasions. "We travel a lot and know how an Italian pasta would taste. Usually, many Italian joints in the city offer an Indian version of a pasta or a pizza. Learning from these experts bears a mark of authenticity and helps me create something close to the original," Garg said. The clubs heavily depend on the word-of-mouth campaigns and social media platforms to popularise their fortnightly or monthly classes. Open to all, an individual has to shell out anything from Rs.1,500 to Rs.2,000 for a cooking demonstration, a recipe folder and lunch. While such innovations are here to stay, the age-old charm of flipping through grandmother's recipe notebook or a cookbook will never fade away. This is why ICC occasionally launches a cookbook to push its envelope a bit further. In these exclusive sessions, the author will don the hat of a chef: he will cook, share experiences and answer queries. The ICC recently launched "A Sense For Spice" by Tara Deshpande Tennebaum as its publishers firmly believe cookbooks are like a treasured personal diary. "The traditional format of a physical book still appeals to a large extent, even more in the case of books on food and drink since it is easier to go through so many recipes," Krishna Kumar Nair, head of marketing and merchandise at publishing house Westland, told IANS. "In this day and age of nuclear families, I guess it is also a blessing in disguise to all those who want to make something new and quickly enough," he added.

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Rosa Brooks Source: Foreign Policy

Heroes, Villains, and Victims Three myths about the military This undated photo released by the U.S. Army shows Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, of Spokane, Wash. The White House on Friday, July 26, 2013 said President Barack Obama will bestow the Medal of Honor on Carter for courageous action during a daylong firefight in Afghanistan. Carter, a former Marine who later enlisted in the Army, will be recognized at the White House on Aug. 26 for his action during a 2009 battle at a mountain outpost where U.S. troops were far outnumbered. (AP Photo/U.S. Army)

mericans don't know much about the military. That's not surprising. In the era of the all-volunteer military, those who serve in the armed forces make up only a tiny fraction of the overall population (roughly one-half of one percent). There are far more veterans than active duty servicemembers, but veterans still make up only about 13 percent of the total population, and their numbers are shrinking as those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam grow older. The majority of living veterans served in wars that most Americans now consider part of our history, not part of our present: While Americans over 60 account for less than 20 percent of the general population, roughly half the U.S. veteran population is over 60. Little wonder, then, that the average American knows little about the military and even less about those who serve. This doesn't stop most of us from forming strong opinions, of course. Nature abhors a vacuum, and in the absence of any concrete knowledge, many Americans -and certainly many in the media -- fall back on comfortable but dangerously distorted myths about those who serve. Lacking examples of human complexity, we turn service members into stock characters in well-worn narratives: the Hero, the Villain, the Victim. Each stereotype draws on kernels of truth, but each is far more distorting than illuminating. Together, they make it remarkably difficult to have a nuanced or clear-headed national conversation about our military and its role in society. The Hero You know this one: It's a favorite trope of the political center and right, and since 9/11 it's become part of our official national narrative. Those who serve are "brave warriors who are risking their lives on behalf of the American people." A "grateful nation" is "inspired by [their] sacrifice." Those killed in America's wars are "heroes, each and every one," says President Obama. The key terms in this narrative are "courage," "sacrifice," "selflessness," and "heroism" -- the characteristics said to inhere in every member of the armed forces -- along with "gratitude," the emotion the rest of us are officially dedicated to feeling. These terms are reshuffled endlessly in speech after speech, each apparently compiled by functionaries issued with the same short thesaurus. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reminds us that "the peace and the liberty we enjoy each and every day were made possible by the devotion and sacrifice of a long line of brave men and women in uniform." Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel explains, "Our brave men and women in uniform continue to protect the freedoms declared by our founding fathers more than two centuries ago." These have long been staple sentiments of Memorial Day and Veterans Day speeches, but since 9/11 they've also become standard rhetorical fare in virtually every corner of mainstream American culture.

LY by night over Uttar Pradesh in northern India, the country’s most populous state, and its cities appear as dazzling islands. In between, however, lies an inky sea. Perhaps twothirds of Uttar Pradesh’s 200m people have no regular electricity. In India as a whole, 700m, or more than half of the population, suffer unreliable connections to the national grid, or none at all. On paper, plans exist for linking the country’s northern and southern grids. That would help, yet nobody expects rural India to be properly plugged in for a long time yet. Meanwhile, villagers soldier on with paraffin lamps, which harm lungs and emit a dim light that is of little use for school homework. Darkness breeds danger, so women stay home after the sun goes down. A lack of electricity limits business, as markets and shops close early. Banks have been ordered to reach villages, but they need electricity. And though most Indians have mobile phones, many struggle to recharge them. Lots of India’s 400,000 mobilephone towers are powered at least in part by diesel generators, which are noisy, dirty and costly. Power can account for two-fifths of a mobile-phone company’s operating costs. Official figures boast that 90% of villages are electrified, but that means little. If just a tenth of a village is on the grid, plus a few homes of low-caste or minority families, officials count it as entirely electrified. It is also quite another matter how much electricity actually flows down the wires. The lack of grid power grows more severe as rural incomes rise and feed demand. Diesel prices are up by a fifth

The American Red Cross urges Americans to send "holiday mail for heroes." Veterans' groups urge employers to participate in "hire a hero" job fairs, and injured servicemembers are referred to as "wounded warriors," regardless of whether their MOS involved combat operations or service in a marching band. Meanwhile, enthusiastic displays of public gratitude have become de rigeur, from saccharine renditions of "thank you for your service" to the peculiar insistence of major airlines that "uniformed military personnel" must be permitted to board planes first, before the elderly, the disabled, and parents with infants and young children. (It's a practice that embarrasses many in the military, and enrages those who find it the apotheosis of mindless veneration of the military above all else. "Once upon a time, the strong and fit were supposed to defer to the weak," a retired civilian diplomat raged to me recently. "Remember ‘women and children first'? I'm surprised the airlines haven't asked those traveling with small children to carry the uniformed military personnel onto the plane." My diplomat friend wondered bitterly why airlines don't invite State Department officials to board early. But in a world in which every member of the military is, by definition, a self-sacrificing hero, other forms of service pale in comparison.) The Villain On the political left, there's far more skepticism about the "every man and woman in uniform is a hero" narrative. Many on the left fall back on an opposing stereotype: the soldier as villain. (In popular mythology, everyone in the military is a grunt; airmen and sailors are too complicated to fit into the picture.) In this narrative, those in the military aren't heroes at all -- instead, they're enthusiastic purveyors of brutality on behalf of a hegemonic hyper-power. They join the military not out of duty or selfless patriotism, but for the sheer sadistic fun of it: the desire to dominate "ragheads," urinate on the Quran, and engage in socially sanctioned acts of brutality. "Nobody has yet proven that abusive men ... seek out the military -- attracted by its violent culture -- but several scholars suspect that this is so," Columbia journalism professor Helen Benedict suggests darkly. Like the "soldier as hero" stereotype, the stereotype of the soldier as brutal killer has a long pedigree. In the United States, it reached its apotheosis during the Vietnam War, a conflict that came to be typified, in the popular imagination, by images of napalm and My Lai. It's gone underground to some extent -- displaced by the post-9/11 lionization of the military -- but it remains persistent in certain quarters on the left, fed by the intermittent scandals and crimes that have accompanied America's long war on terror. Abu Ghraib reinvigorated this stereotype with images of naked Iraqis shivering with cold and fear before sneering young American soldiers. More recently, it's been fed by the murderous rampage of Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, who killed 16 Afghan villagers, and the 2010 revelations that some members of the 5th Stryker

Combat Brigade killed Afghan civilians "for sport." Even the recent military sexual abuse scandal has fed into this stereotype about military personnel. Amu Baghwati, executive director of the Servicewoman's Action Center, describes the military as "a culture rife with sexism, rape jokes, pornography." Another critic links "the rise of a culture of extreme sexual abuse in the military" to the "brainwashing of American soldiers to become brutal killers." In this vision of the American military, there's nothing resembling heroism or sacrifice; instead, there's endless suspicion and boundless brutality. The Victim Others reject both the "soldier as hero" narrative and the "soldier as villain" narrative, preferring what may look like a tempting middle ground. In this final stereotype, individual servicemembers are viewed as ignorant pawns, duped into military service to their own eternal detriment. This narrative also has deep roots. It's the narrative of the conscript army, in which recruits are hapless cannon fodder, killing and dying for someone else's greed. And as with the "soldier as hero" and "soldier as villain" myths, proponents of this narrative can find some evidence on which to draw. In the Vietnam era, the sons of the poor and the working class found themselves in humid, lethal jungles, drafted, while their middle- and upper-class peers received college deferments. Today, there's no longer a draft, but scholars still warn of an ongoing "poverty draft," and many Americans continue to believe that the military is made up disproportionately of the poor and uneducated (despite evidence to the contrary). In this version of the story, military personnel may oppress others, but they do so because they've been involuntarily brutalized, tricked, or brainwashed themselves. War "dehumanizes soldiers," writes Henry Giroux in the Monthly Review. "It is this brutalizing psychology of desensitization, emotional hardness, and the freezing of moral responsibility that is particularly crucial to understand." Once "desensitized," soldiers may engage in "mind-numbing violence, war crimes, and indiscriminate military attacks on civilians," but "collateral damage has also come home with a vengeance as soldiers returning from combat are killing themselves at record rates and committing mayhem -- particularly sexual violence and spousal and child abuse." It's a grim portrait of victimization and dysfunction. In this narrative, the young, the poor, and the ignorant join the military because they have no other options; after a brutalizing training period, they're shipped off to serve as unwitting agents of oppression. Then, conscience-stricken and tormented, they develop posttraumatic stress disorder, abuse comrades and families, become suicide-prone, and end up vulnerable to substance abuse, homelessness, and unemployment. The Elusive Truth Military personnel aren't all heroes: The military contains many men and women who demonstrate extraordinary courage and selflessness, but like any organization made up of human beings, it also contains its fair share of bureaucrats, jerks, slackers, and criminals. Military personnel aren't all villains, either: Some members of the military have committed terrible crimes, and some of these crimes have been enabled by those high up the chain of command, but most military personnel conduct themselves with decency and common sense, and many in the military have spoken out against brutality and corruption -- some risking their lives and careers to protect Iraqi and Afghan civilians or speak out against other forms of internal corruption and abuse. Finally, members of the military aren't all victims: While some join the military out of economic desperation or end up struggling with PTSD and substance abuse, the military is a far more diverse cross-section of the general population than most Americans assume, and on the whole, post-9/11veterans report extremely positive military experiences. In the coming weeks, I'll highlight some of the extraordinary diversity and complexity of today's military population -- and discuss some concrete ways in which misleading stereotypes about those who serve distort public debates about the military and its role.

lighting rural India: out of the gloom source: The Economist

since September because subsidies have been cut, pushing up the cost of running generators. What is more, the government has told mobile-phone firms to switch half of their rural towers, and a fifth of those in cities, to green energy by 2015. Around 150,000 will need a new power supply. With the state incapable of providing electricity, the good news is that aid donors, “social entrepreneurs”, NGOs and investors are rushing to promote rural off-grid power. Arunabha Ghosh of CEEW, a Delhi consultancy, counts 250 companies in the field, mostly relative newcomers. A few try minipower stations that use hydropower or burn rice husks or methane from cow dung. The vast majority, however, bet on solar energy using increasingly cheap equipment, often made in China. One approach is to stick panels on a village roof and run wires to a few dozen nearby homes, allowing each seven hours of light a day plus a phone charger. Brian Shaad of Mera Gao Power, a firm in Uttar Pradesh, says even poor households can pay for this, by switching spending from paraffin. The firm has so far wired up some 9,000 homes. Shaad says he sees “kids studying, com-

ing from the dark homes to the light ones to do homework”. He also tells of a woman who, thanks to being able to work later under LED lights, has tripled her overnight production of the samosas she sells at market each morning. Others work on a bigger scale. Omnigrid Micropower Company (OMC) has built ten solar plants that power phone towers and sell electricity to around 3,000 nearby households, as well as to businesses. It plans 4,000 more such plants in the next three years, mostly in Uttar Pradesh. They will light millions of households. It begins by renting out charged lanterns, fans and battery boxes, laying cables to households and businesses later. The impact is striking. In one Uttar Pradesh village with a solar plant a shopkeeper claims his income soared once he opened late, while his wife and other women took to making bangles in the evening. A tailor in a mud house says longer stitching hours lifted his monthly income by nearly half, to 7,000 rupees ($120). Last year in nearby Atrauli village, on the edge of mango woods, OMC opened a solar plant to power two phone towers. Once a local businessman, Pradeep

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Singh, got electricity to his petrol station, he opened it 24 hours a day. Next he rented a dozen lanterns for his bar. Sales rose and costs fell. For Singh, in neatly ironed shirt and white trainers, the sky is now the limit. On July 1st he opened a college for 550 undergraduates, built on a field behind the plant. Singh claims he will outshine the competition. Electricity means not only light: “I offer fans to the students,” he says. “No other college will offer that.” Some 165 students have enrolled. Now Singh plans a rural mall for 20 small businesses, such as a motorcycle repair shop, restaurants and a cinema. A Swiss firm is mulling a waterpurification plant. A state bank is moving in. OMC hopes to develop solar-run irrigation for farmers, plus a scheme to rent villagers cheap tablet computers to serve as televisions. Village leaders hope that electricity and the economic growth it brings will help slow the rush of youngsters to Lucknow, the state capital, 50 kilometres (about 30 miles) away. If anything, the government’s lack of interest has fed the boom. With cheap land and little regulation in rural areas, OMC can set up a solar plant for just $165,000, which it can then run for decades at little cost. Unlike with grid-supplied power in India, no one blocks or diverts off-grid electricity for the sake of bribes or some sort of electoral gain. Such schemes are of little help to industry or other heavy users of electricity. Nor is solar power yet as cheap as the grid. For all that, the rapid arrival of electric light to Indian villages is long overdue. When the national grid suffers its next huge outage, as it did in July 2012 when hundreds of millions were left in the dark, look for specks of light in the villages.

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rumble in the Jungle Can anyone unseat Hun Sen's dictatorship by democracy in Cambodia?

Diabetes Mellitus

Michael Sainsbury

rmed with a surprise royal pardon, Cambodia's veteran opposition leader Sam Rainsy stepped into the steamy Phnom Penh air on July 19 to a delirious welcome from an estimated 100,000 people. After four years of exile in France, to escape from what most regard as trumped-up charges of falsifying documents and disinformation that saw him sentenced in absentia to 11 years in prison in 2010, Rainsy returned a hero -- but with just nine days of campaigning left before his party faced the polls. Hope was in the air for the infectiously excitable young crowd -- about two-thirds of Cambodia's population is under 30. They chanted the question in unison: "Change? No change?" and answered with the resounding: "Change, change, change!" The country's urban youth was, for the first time, making a very public statement of its preferences. Rainsy harks from a distinguished but controversial Cambodian political dynasty. He fled the country for the first time in 1965, after his politician father disappeared in suspicious circumstances. He settled in France, where he still holds a passport, and worked as a banker and accountant before returning, rising to become finance minister in 1993 for the Royalist Funcinpec Party. That year, the party's leader, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, was forced into an uneasy coalition with current Prime Minister-cum-dictator Hun Sen. The next year, Rainsy was expelled; in a 1997 coup Hun removed Ranariddh and has been ruling ever since. But Rainsy remained active in political life. He set up his own party, which won 18 percent of seats in the 2003 election, and boosted its representation in the last poll in 2008. But Hun reigns supreme. The 60-year-old former Khmer Rouge guerrilla with no formal education has consolidated power for his Cambodian People's Party (CPP) over the last 28 years, under the fig leaf of the constitutional monarchy -- by using the apparatus of the state to dispatch his competition. He says he wants at least another decade at the top and is busy creating a dynasty by installing at least a dozen family members -- including his three sons -- in key military and political positions. Last year, Rainsy and Kem Sokha, a leading human rights campaigner since the 1990s and another opposition stalwart, united to form the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) in what may be their last chance to upset the political balance, before it's too late. Though they can't reasonably hope to unseat Hun, they could possibly force him to form a coalition -- if they can garner enough seats in the July 28 election being contested by eight parties. On Wednesday, Rainsy and Sokha were on the campaign trail in Siem Reap, a shabby provincial center notable only as the jumping-off point for Angkor Wat. There is nowhere more symbolic for the nation's struggling 15 million people than the awe-inspiring ancient temple complex. It is at once both a symbol for the country's Khmer people of the mighty empire they once ruled and, in its semi-ruin, of the country's decline. The opposition veterans ended their four-hour parade through the pot-holed streets of the town at the verge of the wide stone causeway to Angkor Wat's entrance. Rainsy and Sokha stood on crates atop a truck, addressing tens of thousands of people who had followed them in a convoy the eight miles from town. Rainsy railed at the corrupt government and its relationship with Vietnam. The long, bloody history between the two nations is the source of much of Rainsy's rhetoric, and it's a potent political message in this country. For centuries, the Khmer ruled over a kingdom stretching from Thailand in the west to Vietnam in the east to Malaysia in the south. In the early 1400s, the roles were reversed with Cambodia becoming a vassal state to Vietnam and Thailand, only to come under French rule in 1863. Vietnam invaded the country in 1979 to overthrow the brutal genocidal regime of Pol Pot, assisted by a Khmer Rouge splinter group led by

Sam Rainsy president of Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) greets his supporters together with his party's Vice President Kem Sokha, on Rainsy's left, on his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 19, 2013. Thousands of cheering supporters greeted Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy as he returned from self-imposed exile to spearhead his party's election campaign against well-entrenched Prime Minister Hun Sen. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)

Hun. Links between Hun and Hanoi have remained strong ever since. "We need to promote and protect the symbol of our nation -- Angkor Wat temple," Rainsy said to cheers from the crowd. "We need to take Angkor Wat back from the Vietnamese." His message referred to Solimex, the company that runs the complex and which is owned by Oknha Sok Kong, an ethnic Vietnamese Cambodian businessman. The claim is unabashedly nationalistic, though Rainsy and Sokha have a broader platform: a better social safety net, a crackdown on corruption, and more jobs for the nation's frustrated youth. "I have seen that the economy of Mr. Hun Sen is headed the wrong way. Cambodians have no jobs to do and migrate oversees to Thailand," Rainsy said to the assembled crowd. But his stirring words could be for naught. On Thursday, Rainsy was refused a place on the ballot for the second time in a week -- and there's no time left to register before the National Electoral Commission's deadline. Rainsy argues his pardons should have automatically reinstalled his right to contest the race. But, for the time being, it appears that the CNRP and other smaller opposition parties are simply left to field local candidates across the country. The Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia, the main non-partisan election monitoring organization has noted serious irregularities already, including voter registrations at over 100 percent in some areas, security forces openly participating in pro-government campaigning, and voter intimidation at opposition rallies. It would certainly be tough for Hun's Cambodian People's Party to run on its record alone. With a gross national income of $880 per capita each year, Cambodia's people are the poorest in Southeast Asia, after Myanmar. About half the government's budget is provided by foreign aid. Roughly 80 percent of Cambodian workers are subsistence farmers, with about 35 percent eking out a living on just $0.60 per day, well below the international poverty line. And state-sanctioned land theft is rampant. Perhaps worst of all, Cambodia's children are getting smaller with each generation for lack of nutrition -- and if they go to school at all, it's minimal: primary schoolers in state curricula get just four hours a day. In addition to impoverishing its own people, Cambodia is now emerging as a regional wild card that could prove the thorn in the side of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which will in 2015 create its own trade bloc. As Myanmar wriggles out of Beijing's suffocating embrace, Cambodia is now China's main regional friend. And as the United States steps up engagement with Asia, Cambodia is emerging as a player in all the wrong ways. Last June, when Cambodia chaired ASEAN's annual meeting, it refused to sign a communiqué that would have expressed a unified stance on China's jaw-dropping claim to the entire South China Sea -- where it is in dispute with seven of its neighbors but refuses to engage in multilateral negotiations.

Cambodia is not a party to the disputes itself, but its rulers are increasingly reliant on China's largesse. By kyboshing the communiqué, it has put itself squarely in China's corner against its neighbors and the United States, ratcheting up security concerns and adding fuel to the region's already alarming arms race. In December, Cambodia joined that race in its own small way: taking delivery of 100 tanks and 40 armed personnel carriers. Last November, Barack Obama made the first-ever trip by a U.S. president to Cambodia -- a visit made through gritted teeth and only in order to attend the East Asia Summit. In a private meeting pointedly described later by U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes as "tense," Obama admonished Hun, urging him to end human rights abuses, halt land theft, and to hold free and fair elections. Hun's pardon of Rainsy and his token nod to a fair election (the king is effectively his rubber stamp, so complete is Hun's control of the country) appears to be his only concession to Washington's concerns. And yet Rainsy's support appears widespread -- there were factory managers, hospitality workers, students, tuk-tuk drivers, even police, among his supporters at the extremely well-attended rallies I attended over the past week, although reports from smaller towns said crowds were thinner. "The government does nothing with my taxes, they don't help old people, when I am old they will give me nothing," said Sopha, a manager of a motorbike factory waiting to catch a glimpse of Rainsy on the road into Phnom Penh. "There are no jobs for young people. We need to see if someone else can do a better job." Foreign diplomats who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the public display of support for the opposition is unprecedented in a country where the censors allow no mention of other parties on television or in Khmer-language newspapers, and where the government's security apparatus has eyes and ears everywhere. Hun likely holds an advantage in the countryside thanks to his peasant background and links to the Khmer Rouge. People there also have little access to non-state run media sources. Plus, the country's gerrymandered election gives far more weight to votes from rural areas. If Hun wins comfortably, Cambodia's latest tragedy is likely to continue. Hun and his CPP elite will continue to get richer, while the country risks sliding backward into something resembling junta-era Myanmar. If somehow, implausibly, the opposition were to win, Hun has already issued dark warnings of "civil war." In a country where there are no reliable polls, it's almost impossible to tell what will happen on Sunday, although few beyond the opposition faithful believe there is much chance of change. Still, the flurry of excitement over the election can be seen as a promising development: the return of Rainsy, the increasing numbers of young voters, and the improved flow of information thanks to social media, has given the country its first taste, in a long time, of what real electoral politics feels like.

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iabetes was one of the first diseases described with an Egyptian manuscript from 1500 BC mentioning "too great emptying of the urine". Indian physicians around the same time identified the disease and classified it as madhumeha or "honey urine", noting the urine would attract ants. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes were identified as separate conditions for the first time by the Indian physicians Sushruta and Charaka in 400-500 AD with type 1 associated with youth and type 2 with being overweight. Globally, as of 2010, an estimated 285 million people had diabetes, with type 2 making up about 90% of the cases. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and by 2030 this number is estimated to almost double. Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar (Fasting plasma glucose level >/=126 mg/dl or 2 hr post prandial plasma glucose >/=200 mg/dl or Glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1C) ≥ 6.5%) , either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because the body does not properly use insulin that is being produced. This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger). There are three main types of diabetes mellitus (DM), they are: • Type 1 DM results from the body's failure to produce insulin, and presently requires the person to inject insulin. {Also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)} • Type 2 DM results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly, sometimes combined with an absolute insulin deficiency. {Also referred to as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)} • Gestational diabetes is when pregnant women have a high blood glucose level during pregnancy who have never had diabetes before. It may precede development of type 2 DM. All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became available in 1921, and type 2 diabetes may be controlled with medications. Both types 1 and 2 are chronic conditions that usually cannot be cured but can be controlled. Gestational diabetes usually resolves after delivery. Diabetes without proper treatment can cause many complications. Acute complications include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), diabetic ketoacidosis, or nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. Serious longterm complications include heart disease, kidney failure and diabetic retinopathy (eye damage). Others are non healing wound/ulcers. Management concentrates on keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible, without causing hypoglycemia. This can usually be accomplished with diet, exercise, and use of appropriate medications. Patient education, understanding, and participation is vital, since the complications of diabetes are far less common and less severe in people who have well-managed blood sugar levels.Diabetics are advised to seek medical attention early whenever they have non healing ulcer & take good foot care. Attention is also paid to other health problems that may accelerate the deleterious effects of diabetes. These include smoking, elevated cholesterol levels, obesity, high blood pressure, and lack of regular exercise. Thus lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and maintaining a healthy body weight, control of blood pressure & regular follow-ups are important too. World diabetes day is held on 14th of November each year to create awareness among people.

POLL rESULTS

Do you agree that the NagalaND State buDget 2013-14 iS empty aND DirectioNleSS? Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes, it is empty, directionless and has no motivating force. It is without any direction and vision. We all know that our economy is in shambles, our infrastructure is non-existent and this can be seen in our roads, and so one was not expecting much from this budget anyway. But what is really substandard is that not much concern and sincerity went into the budget. It’s the same old story. Nothing new. • Yes. The Nagaland state budget 2013-14 is empty and directionless, but this is because of the dirty policy of Congress govt. Why Congress govt always gives stepmotherly treatment to our state? Why congress party always against people and against our state and against state developments? Why congress party always hate our Naga people? And why our state congress leaders are so foolish and block all development funds? Why our state congress leaders always against naga peoples and against development? • Certainly. Its no government's budget but NPF private deficit plan. • The present speaks for itself • Yes, it is very much empty and directionless. Its just going to the stomach of the MLAs and Ministers. • There seems to be no vision at all. Infact the tone and tempo of the budget just show some old men who are making money and presenting a budget for the sake of presenting a budget. There is no innovation, no enthusiastic energy, but just the same monotonous tone of how our state budget is nothing but a salary economy running on deficit. • It was merely paying off salaries without any real concrete infrastructural r=development plan. • Not only is it empty and directionless, it lacks any sense of concern for the citizens of Nagaland who are faced with increasing poverty. • Yes, because the state govt itself is empty and di-

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rectionless peoples road is most needed • The chief minister with all at this juncture. his business skills and acumen has failed to deSome of those who voted liver the goods to the peono had this to say: ple. The 2013-14 budget • As much as it may be empreally makes us question ty and directionless, this has his ability in leading the been the norm for many state. budgets over the years irre• Yes, cos for ministr it vl spective of which party they b a bag full of money bt may be. This is the problem fr people lik us no devpt and it is only going in a viplus more taxation cious cycle. So I will say • Its disappointing. If fails to NO. But still then, I wish they identify any problem. The would think outside the box entire budget seems to and come out with suggesbe about numbers only. tions on how to improve the It does not point out the financial situation of Nagaissues of poverty, infraland rather than just repeatstructural problems and ing the same old budget. so on. So without identify• Given the present ecoing the problem what kind nomic context of our state, of solution can they proI think the NPF government pose? is trying to put it on the right • It shows no improvement track to recovery. • Its not the best of budget, in any field. but what more can be done • Since our state budget is when the government is enon deficit, a most genertirely left at the mercy of the ous gesture is required Indian government. from our politicians and bu• No, the budget has all reaucrats. In this period of the right stuff to make Naausterity, drastic measures galand a better state. No is needed. It will be good if other government has ever the politicians and bureauworked and contributed so crats sell of their luxurious YES no OTHERS much to the society. SUVs and other cars and donate the money in building roads. A good amount can be collected if they in- Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: stead of buying expensive cars donate the amount. A • u dont call it Budget... you can call it presenting

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credit liabilities...at the cost of making politicians and their cronies rich • Presidents rule is better than this don't you think? More get done. Just a thought • There is no practical concept, plus their past management record has its say. horrible deficit after deficit. • Every time I see the budget being presented I use to wonder. How is it that every single time the budget's overdrafted??? Even if the central gov't grants more money according to the draft still we don't see any development at all and in the end we the result is 'Deficit'??? We see the budget but we dont see any development so where does all the money go??? In the whole world 'Money vanishes into thin air Nagaland only'. • Be realistic on prevailing problems first and should based on 'bottom up policy'. • The pathetic road conditions of our state should be/ have been the first and foremost priority. It is really shameful to call our roads as a road especially the Highways! Second electricity! Good road connectivity and Electricity are essential for development. And yes one more thing, Taxation which is killing off everything! • Heard that the only Budget left is for the debts and pensions to pay. Otherwise the budget for developments are zero. • Maybe i have skipped reading dailies on the days when state budget allocation was published, but they (concern authority) ought to publish the progress of project or activities as well, which is evidently absent to the mass people (print medias), hence i believe state budgets arenâ€™t going to the right direction and perhaps sipped into the hands of few as always. For Instance lastly i want say my alto stuck in the mighty pot hole. And for some unscrupulous person riding “sports utility vehicle” is fun in the mighty pot hole.

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Hyderabad to be a Union territory

HYDERABAD, JULY 28 (TNN): Hyderabad is likely to be a Union territory for five years and will act as joint capital of the two states to be created out of the bifurcation of the present Andhra Pradesh. The Union territory will be administered by a lieutenant governor. The governor of the Telangana state will be the ex-officio lieutenant governor of Hyderabad in these five years. A proposal to this effect is going to be put up to the Union cabinet before August 5. The cabinet will meet after the Congress working committee and the UPA steering group approves a proposal to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh. Highly placed sources privy to the proposals told TOI that the cabinet will also take a final call on whether to create Telangana or a Rayala-Telangana state. The former will consist of the ten districts of Telangana and the latter proposal en-

visages the addition of two Rayalaseema districts — Anantapur and Kurnool to the proposed Telangana state. Interestingly, the Andhra part of the bifurcated state will be called Andhra Pradesh. Sources told TOI that Congress party bosses are hopeful of completing this process within a week because Parliament convenes for the monsoon session on August 6. A bill might be presented in this session itself. Meanwhile, with Kiran Kumar Reddy having already resigned, a new chief minister for integrated Andhra Pradesh to oversee the process of bifurcation will be appointed. In all likelihood the new incumbent will belong to Telangana. However with intelligence reports suggesting that there will be major trouble in the Seemandhra region in the wake of the announcement, it seems inevitable that President’s rule will be clamped in the state till the process of

LUckNow, JULY 28 (HT): Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday indicated strong prospects for a secular ‘third force’ in the 2014 general elections and rejected any support from the BJP if the ‘force’ required to complete the numbers to form the government at the Centre. Yadav told HT that there was a possibility of a pro-youth, pro-farmer ‘third force’ of the like-minded parties but didn’t detail whether the force would be led by the Samajwadi Party, which already has 22 members of parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha—the third strong contender at the centre in terms of the number of MPs after BJP (with 118) and the Congress (with 203). “I have been to Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and we all want an alliance. They are watching UP with a keen interest,”

he said and added, “But, much would depend on the numbers. I can only say that the SP will play a major role.” Political observers, however, opine that nothing can be said till the complexion of the third force is made public. But, one thing is clear that the prospective third force will have strong anti-BJP allies—those who detest the rise of Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and also dislike sidelining of BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani, besides the party’s communal tag. Reacting to the surveys predicting major gains for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha elections, he said, “People will vote for development and not fall into the trap of communal forces.” Highlighting his father Mulayam Singh Yadav’s role as a national leader, he said, “We all are determined to see him walk into Lok Sabha with a big chunk of MPs.”

NEw DELHi, JULY 28 (iANS): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for admission to research degree programmes in various disciplines, said a varsity statement Sunday. “A candidate seeking registration in the research degree programmes (M.Phil/ PhD) for January 2014 cycle must hold a master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55 percent marks,” the statement said. An entrance examination would be conducted on all-India basis and candidates who qualify will have to appear for an interview at the IGNOU headquarters in Delhi. Candidates holding masters of philosophy (M.Phil), having cleared the University Grants Commis-

sion’s National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) or state level eligibility test (SLET) or having relevant professional experience may be exempted from the entrance examination, it added. The last date for applying is Aug 8, and along with the form, applicants are required to submit their research proposal, as per the guidelines. Without the proposal, the application would stand rejected. The application form can be downloaded online and has to be submitted with a demand draft of Rs.1,000. IGNOU is the world’s largest open university system with a pan-India and international reach with flexible entry qualifications and a wide range of academic programmes at affordable cost.

iSLAmABAD, JULY 28 (iANS) india’s plan to build 60 hydroelectric power projects on the Chenab river basin is giving nightmares to Pakistan, a daily said Sunday. Pakistan is on the brink of being water insecure. “This scarcity is choking to death the country’s agricultural output, and so it has every reason to be worried about India’s intentions,” the News International said in an editorial. According to the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan was given control of the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum rivers but India was allowed to use them for irrigation and power generation, as long as it did not deprive Pakistan of its rightful share. Thedailysaidthat though a single power project does not have the capacity to store enough water to deny Paki-

stan its rightful supply, “India will soon reach the stage where it has enough dams to seriously affect our water supply should it choose to do so”. “Were the two countries ever to engage in hostilities, that is exactly what India would do,” the daily said. The two countries have also to deal with climate change. As shrinking glaciers will reduce the flow of rivers - by as much as 10 percent in the next 30 years - India and Pakistan “are likely to fight even harder for access to it”. The daily alleged that India has an advantage as “most of its power generation projects are constructed without first carrying out any kind of environmental impact assessment”. “There seems even less willingness to negotiate and compromise, especially from the Indian side,” the daily said.

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bifurcation is complete. Much of the trouble is expected to be fomented by interested parties although spontaneous outpourings are not unexpected. Highly placed sources told TOI that when Kiran Kumar Reddy called on Sonia Gandhi on Friday evening and told her that he could not preside over the process of bifurcation, the latter was very angry. She is believed to have asked him why he had kept quiet for such a long time giving the impression that he would go along with the high command. Kiran’s resignation came at this meeting. Sources told TOI that after meeting Sonia, Kiran flew back to Hyderabad and he has been ‘extremely depressed’ after that. Seemandhra ministers including Union ministers who met Prime Minister on Saturday to convey their opposition to the bifurcation seemed crestfallen with Manmohan Singh hearing them out

and promising nothing. However, the Seemandhra lobby has not lost heart because the last time round in 2009 it was Manmohan was instrumental in the

government going back on its promise of creating a Telangana state after publically announcing the intent for doing so. They are expected to move the Prime

Minister once again. The Seemandhra lobby is also hoping that with the Gorkhaland issue coming upfront some sections of UPA may help to stall the bifur-

cation of Andhra Pradesh. However, it seems doubtful if the upcoming session of Lok Sabha will be able to clear the Telangana bill. This is because

the BJP which has already committed to Telangana may disrupt the proceedings of the house. One of the reasons is that the passage of the bill (which the BJP will be forced to support) will politically benefit the Congress. The Congress thinking is that the bifurcation will put it in a vantage position in Telangana that has 17 Lok Sabha seats. With the Telangana Rashtra Samiti’s unofficial nominees not performing well in the ongoing party less panchayat polls and the Congress’s unofficial candidates doing well, has given hopes to the party. Meanwhile more details about the meeting that Kiran Kumar had on Friday with Digvijaya Singh and Ghulam Nabi Azad are emerging. Sources say that Kiran and Azad had a virtual slanging match with the former accusing Ghulam of coming up with the proposal of Rayala Telangana. Kiran found the proposal to be highly objectionable.

NEw DELHi, JULY 28 (iANS) How’s this for skewered priorities: Over 617 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that are home to several critically endangered species like the Great Indian Bustard and the Snow Leopard get a mere Rs.75 crore or Rs.1 lakh each per month, on an average, while the 43 reserves for the big cat get a whopping Rs.165 crore. Going by the financial allocation for management of protected areas, each of the 102 national parks and 515 wildlife sanctuaries get only around Rs. 12 lakh annually - around Rs.1 lakh per month. According to the environment ministry, this is despite a Planning Com-

mission promise to double the allocation from the present Rs. 75 crore annual to Rs. 150 crore. India’s network of 664 protected areas extend over 4.9 percent of the country’s geographical area. The network comprises 102 national parks, 515 wildlife sanctuaries, 47 conservation reserves including 43 tiger reserves - and four community reserves. “At present, we only get around Rs. 75 crore annually for managing 617 protected areas across all states,” a senior environment ministry official told IANS on condition of anonymity. “Even if we leave the 100 protected areas in the

Andaman and Nicobar region - for most of them being islands - there are still around 517 which need sufficient investment for maintenance, upkeep and smooth running,” the official said.

paper but when it came to allocation, Rs 75 crore only came,” the official said. What adds to the ministry’s woes is that it has not just to manage the protected areas but has to take up wildlife conservation

The ministry official said that during meetings to finalise the allocations for the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17), the Planning commission had promised to double the Rs 75 crore allocation. “The Planning Commission has given us Rs. 150 crore per year on

programmes of other endangered species from the same amount. “It is a lose-lose situation for us. We are able to focus neither on maintenance of protected areas nor on species conservation. State governments do contribute some amount

for upkeep of protected areas but that is not something substantial,” the official added. During a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife last year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who heads the board, had emphasised the need to focus on the conservation of other endangered animals and not just tigers. The much celebrated tiger conservation programme covering 43 tiger reserves gets over Rs. 160 crore per year. The matter to give importance to other species has been raised several times in the meeting of the Standing Committee on the National Wildlife Board. Divyabhanusinh Chav-

da, president, WWF-India, said: “While the 43 tiger reserves were allocated a total of Rs. 778 crore during the 11th Five Year Plan and Rs.167.70 crore during the current financial year of the 12th Five Year Plan, the total allocation for all wildlife conservation in the country other than Project Tiger, Project Elephant and control of wildlife crime is a mere Rs. 75 crore in the current financial year. “This is a meagre amount to protect the last remaining habitats of India’s most critically endangered species such as the Jerdon’s Courser, the Great Indian Bustard, the Snow Leopard, the Kashmir Stag and the Manipur Deer,” he added.

NEw DELHi, JULY 28 (iANS): A stunt biker was shot dead by police in the wee hours Sunday in central Delhi, police said. Another biker was injured. Karan Pandey, resident of south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, was shot dead at around 2.30 a.m. near Le Meridien hotel in Parliament Street. Pandey, in his late 20s, was riding pillion on Punit Sharma’s motorcycle. Sharma was injured. The incident occurred after police received information at 2.06 a.m. that around 35 to 40 bikers were performing dangerous stunts near Gol Dhak Khana near Parliament Street. “When police reached the spot, the bikers fled towards Le Meridien hotel, where they regrouped and started pelting stones on

police and PCR vans,” Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat told IANS. Bhagat said police fired at tyres of the motorcycles and a bullet hit Pandey. The victims were rushed to Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital, where Pandey was declared dead. A medical examination revealed that Sharma was under the influence of alcohol. The family of the stunt biker has demanded life imprisonment for the guilty officer. “They have killed my son. The guilty officer should get life imprisonment,” Karan’s mother Manju Pandey told IANS. She said she did not know when Karan left the house. “He slept with us last night. I don’t know when he went out. He does not have a bike and he does not know how to ride one,” she

“The government says it is taking all the steps, but it is an eyewash. There is no infrastructure in schools; many of them have no running water; hygiene is not maintained; and in addition, the money provided fills the pockets of those who arrange for supplies,” Irfail told IANS. Irfail went on to allege that he smelled a rat in the government’s treatment of the scheme. “Perhaps the government does not want the scheme to function properly. They want problems to be created so that people ask them to stop the scheme altogether. Maybe they want to hand over the scheme to some corporate organisation,” he said. Irfail added that in places where self-help groups or NGOs have been roped in for the scheme, delay in payment is a big problem. “Even where NGOs are providing the meal, the payment is low, and de-

layed. When they do not get payment for 5-6 months, they lose their morale,” he said. Ashok Agarwal, a Delhibased advocate who has been fighting for issues concerning the right to education, said the attitude of school authorities towards the children is also a major issue. “In most of the schools I have seen in Delhi, especially in the outer areas of Delhi, the school authorities treat children like a burden. The manner of distributing the meal is not dignified,” Agarwal told IANS. “The principal of one aided school told me that children get food from home, because the mid-day meal portions are not sufficient. No one is there to see if the lunch boxes of the children (in which they are doled the food) are clean; sometimes left-over food is given; the utensils used for cooking and serving

Police, unseen, fires tear gas shells at students during a protest demanding the creation of a separate Telangana state. (File photo)

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Kashmiri men sit on boats loaded with vegetables at the floating vegetable market on Dal Lake in Srinagar, India, at dawn on July 28. Vegetables are grown in numerous floating gardens around the lake, and sold from boats at the market. A variety of different vegetables are grown through all four seasons, making the floating market a daily event throughout the year. (AP Photo)

Stunt biker shot dead by Delhi Police

said. Karan Pandey, in his late 20s, was riding pillion on Punit Sharma’s motorcycle. “Police came to our home around 6.30 a.m. They said Karan had been injured in an accident and is in RML (Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital). When we went there, they said he was dead,” Manju Pandey added. Punit Sharma, who is of the same age, was injured and also is in the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. “If they had done something wrong, police could have arrested them. Why did they have to fire?” said Punit’s mother Kusumlata Sharma. She added that Punit Sharma left home around 11 p.m. Saturday and said he would not return that night.

‘Lack of monitoring, corruption plague mid-day meal scheme’

NEw DELHi, JULY 28 (iANS): The mid-day meal tragedy in Bihar, which killed 23 children who ate contaminated cooked food, has turned the national spotlight on problems affecting the flagship government scheme which provides lunch to nearly 120 million children in India every day - with lack of monitoring and hygiene, as also huge corruption, discrediting what is called the world’s largest school feeding programme. While reports of insects or lizards being found in the meal keep cropping up, unhygienically cooked and under-nutritious food are the other issues dogging the scheme. The midday meal scheme provides children in over 1.2 million government-run schools a hot and nutritious meal every day, which besides encouraging attendance and improving nutritional levels, also helps to arrest

dropout rates. Experts say the scheme suffers from structural problems, the biggest being the lack of a proper monitoring mechanism. “The mid-day meal scheme was adopted on the pattern of the Madras Municipal Corporation school lunch scheme. The problem is there is no clear structure defined, and every state functions according to its wish,” said Ambrish Rai, convenor of the Right to Education Forum, an umbrella body of NGOs working in the field of education. “In most places, it is a matter for the teachers to manage. In some places, NGOs or private contractors do the job. The scheme is better managed in south Indian states, but in the northern part of the country the situation is pathetic,” Rai told IANS. Rai said “huge corruption” at all levels was de-

stroying the scheme. “Children are getting low quality and insufficient food; hence there is lack of nutrition. Corruption is involved in the delivery system. Fake enrolments are being done to embezzle money. These rackets are killing this very important scheme, and the main reason is lack of guidelines and institutionalisation,” he said. Mohammed Irfail, who is attached to the Right to Food campaign and is working in the field of midday meals in West Bengal, said lack of monitoring is the biggest problem. “Government agencies are not doing the monitoring. Even if there are committees at some places, they are not functional. They submit reports sitting at their tables without having visited schools. How would the government ever know what is happening in the name of mid-day meal scheme?” Irfail said.

are also not clean,” he said. Agarwal added that the process of distributing the mid-day meal is also taking a toll on teaching. “A lot of children are from very poor families. They come without having breakfast, and so they cannot study in the first half as they are hungry. In some schools, the process of distributing lunch takes two hours or more; by that time school time is over. When will the child study?” he questioned. Asked what can be a possible solution for streamlining the scheme, the experts suggest involving the parents and local community as a good option. “If the local community is involved, if parents are involved in the process of serving mid-day meals, the situation will improve. School management committees defined under the Right to Education act can be a good way,” said Agarwal.

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home a message he has emphasized throughout the week in speeches, homilies and off-the-cuff remarks: the need for Catholics, lay and religious, to shake up the status quo, get out of their stuffy sacristies and reach the faithful on the margins of society or risk losing them to rival churches. In the longest and most important speech of his four-month pontificate, Francis took a direct swipe at the “intellectual” message of the church that so characterized the pontificate of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Speaking to Brazil’s bishops, he said ordinary Catholics simply don’t understand such lofty ideas and need to hear the simpler message of love, forgiveness and mercy that is at the core of the Catholic faith. “At times we lose people because they don’t understand what we are saying, because we have forgotten the language of simplicity and import an intellectualism foreign to our people,” he said. “Without the grammar of simplicity, the church loses the very conditions which make it possible to fish for God in the deep waters of his mystery.”

Christianity. His multimillion-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life” made him a national star in the realms of religion and self-help, and he delivered the opening prayer at President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Saddleback, the church he founded in 1980, has grown to 20,000 members, according to Warren’s biography on the church’s website. But in April, Matthew Warren, after a lifetime of struggle with

depression, shot and killed himself in what Warren at the time called “a momentary wave of despair.” “For 27 years I prayed every day of my life for God to heal my son’s mental illness,” Warren said. But Warren said Saturday that he intended to turn his grief into a message of service and hope. “God wants to take your greatest sorrow and turn it into your life’s greatest message,” he said.

JERUsALEM, JULY 28 (PTI): Israel’s cabinet is set to vote on a proposal by hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow the contentious release of 104 Palestinian prisoners to coincide with the resumption of next week’s peace talks in Washington after a three year hiatus. This comes a day after Netanyahu made a plea to the public to support his decision to free prisoners with blood on their hands, saying that it is something ‘incredibly difficult’ and ‘painful for the whole nation of Israel’. “I agreed to free 104 Palestinians in stages, after the start of negotiations and according to progress,” he wrote on his official Facebook page. The voting before the renewal of direct talks between Israel’s Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and PM’s special envoy Yitzhak Molho with Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat possibly on Tuesday in Washington, stalled since September 2010. The government is also expected to vote on a referendum bill for any territorial exchange that would be part of a final-status agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. “This is an incredibly difficult decision, it is painful for the bereaved families, it is painful for the whole nation of Israel and it is very painful for me,” Netanyahu wrote. “In the next nine months, we will consider whether there is a Palestinian element opposite us that, like us, truly wants to end the conflict between us,” the Premier wrote. “Such a conclusion will be possible only under conditions that will ensure security for Israel’s citizens and ensure our vital national interests,” he said.

“If we succeed in achieving such a peace agreement, I will submit it to a referendum”, he added in line with his earlier stand that such a move requires people’s nod. The Israeli government is likely to appoint a fourmember ministerial committee which will include Netanyahu, Livni, Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon and Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch to oversee the peace process. The committee will also have the authority to take decisions with regard to the release of Palestinian prisoners. It is being believed that a vote for the committee is a vote to release the prisoners. Some ruling Likud party ministers said that Netanyahu had pressured them to support the prisoner release, but Transportation Minister, Yisrael Katz, told The Jerusalem Post that he intended to vote against it. “I cannot vote to free terrorist murderers, harm bereaved families, and encourage terror,” Katz said. “I made my view very clear a week ago, so there is no point in pressuring me,” he added. Fissures have emerged also in the coalition with key partner Bayit Yehudi’s leader, Naftali Bennett, announcing that his party’s ministers would vote against the prisoner release. Both Palestinian and Israeli sources said that the initial talks would be to lay the parameters of formal negotiations. Meanwhile, relatives of Israelis who were killed in terror attacks gathered outside the government complex in Jerusalem to protest against the release of prisoners. The protesters chanted, “This is a day of mourning,” “You do not release murderers of children” and “Bibi is a coward”.

tire 4 kilometer (2.5 mile) crescent of Copacabana’s broad beach overflowed with pilgrims, some of them taking an early morning dip in the Atlantic. The all-night beach party had a festive air, with pilgrims wrapped in flags and sleeping bags

to ward off the cold. They danced, prayed and sang — and stood in long lines in front of the armadas of portable bathrooms along the beachfront. “We were dying of cold but it was worth it,” said Lucrecia Grillera, an 18-year-

LOs ANGELEs, JULY 28 (AP): Nearly four months after his son’s suicide, popular pastor Rick Warren returned to the pulpit Saturday afternoon at the Southern California megachurch he founded. Warren, dressed in his usual casual black T-shirt and jeans, took the stage at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. with wife, Kay Warren, and was greeted with a long standing ovation by the congregation. A

shout of “We love you!” came from the crowd before Warren began. “I love you, too,” a smiling Warren replied. “Have I told you lately that I love you?” It was the first time Warren had taken the Saddleback pulpit since his 27-year-old son Matthew shot and killed himself on April 5. In the sermon, first in a series called “How To Get Through What You’re Going Through,” Rick Warren said

he had the perfect role model for his struggles. “God knows what it’s like to lose a son,” Warren said. He remained mostly composed, but choked back tears at times, including when he thanked his surviving two children. “How proud I was of Amy and Josh, who for 27 years loved their younger brother,” Warren said. “They talked him off the ledge time after time. They are really my heroes.” He delivered

a formal, prepared speech with notes and quotes from Scripture but often broke off to talk frankly about his son. “I was in shock for at least a month after Matthew took his life,” Warren said. But, Warren said he was grateful to come from “a family of spiritual redwoods.” “Satan picked the wrong team to pick on,” he said. Warren has been an essential figure in the modern, megachurch brand of

member delegation of military officials during his July 19-28 visit, the Nepal Army said. During the visit, Rana held talks with Fang and invited his Chinese counterpart to visit Nepal. “Nepal and China have bilateral relations since ancient time. Our mutual cooperation, friendship and relations will further deepen in the days ahead,” Fang said.

KUWAIT CITY, JULY 28 (AP): Kuwait’s conservative Sunni tribes made gains in parliamentary elections while liberals reclaimed a foothold in the Gulf region’s most politically powerful elected body, according to results Sunday after voting forced by the ongoing political upheavals in the oil-rich nation. The outcome from Saturday’s election still leaves the 50-seat parliament in the hands of lawmakers friendly to Kuwait’s pro-Western ruling family. But the boost for the tribal bloc, which took at least 10 seats, suggest possible alliances with Islamists and other opposition groups angered over crackdowns on dissent that have targeted prominent government critics and online activists. Kuwait, one of OPEC’s

top producers, has been battered by political unrest for the past two years. A variety of groups inspired by the Arab Spring have stepped up pressure on the ruling Al Sabah family, led by the 84-year-old emir, over alleged fiscal mismanagement, corruption and efforts to police social media. Some Islamist-led groups boycotted the election — Kuwait’s third in the past 17 months — but reported turnout of more than 52 percent indicated that few others heed their call. In last December’s election, liberals and others snubbed the voting and participation was about 40 percent. Liberal lawmakers seeking greater social and political freedoms gained at least six seats, the results showed. The biggest blow came to Shiite candidates

who benefited from last December’s boycott, dropping from 17 seats to eight. Two women, one Shiite and one with the liberal camp, were elected. The election — a rarity during the holy month of Ramadan and its dawn-to-dusk fasting — was called after a court invalidated the chamber elected in December. The court found technical flaws in the election, but let stand new voting rules ordered by Kuwait’s ruler that brought one-vote per person. The former system allowed four votes per person, which could be spread among various candidates. Critics say it encouraged vote buying and pressures by tribal leaders to keep the votes within their clan. Kuwait’s parliament has by far the strongest powers of any elected body among the Gulf Arab states, allowing lawmakers

to directly challenge the government and demand questioning of top government officials. Other Gulf Arab countries are closely watching the moves by Kuwait’s Islamists, considered by the United Arab Emirates and others as part of wider networks ideologically linked to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and seeking to bring down the Gulf’s pro-Western fraternity of rulers. Washington, too, is deeply vested in Kuwait’s stability as a critical link in the Pentagon’s military array against nearby Iran. Kuwait hosts thousands of U.S. soldiers in the largest deployment of American ground forces in the region. A caretaker government is expected to be named later Sunday. The new Cabinet will be named in coming weeks by the emir.

Times reported. A Brief History of Time in fact went on to sell 10 million copies in 40 languages. ‘The doctors thought I was so far gone that they offered Jane (the option) to turn off the machine.’ Hawking says in the documentary. ‘The weeks of intensive care that followed were the darkest of my life. ‘But slowly the drugs worked, though a small incision in my throat robbed me of my ability to talk. ‘I was then put on a ventilator and hopes of finishing my book seemed over.’ The 71-yearold speaks openly about his two failed marriages, his second to nurse Elaine Mason, and his constantly precarious health in the documentary which coincides with the release of his biography, the newspaper said. He reveals that he has rekindled a friendship with his first wife, who also appears in

the documentary and shares her heartbreak at the breakdown of their marriage. The former Lucasian professor of mathematics at Cambridge University is also bringing out his memoirs, My Brief History, in September. Publishers Bantam Press describe is as ‘his most personal book to date’ and said it will deal with how A Brief History of Time came into being, as well as details about his childhood in post-war London, his years at Oxford and Cambridge as his illness developed, his marriages, family and intellectual passions. Hawking was born in Oxford in 1942 to parents Frank and Isobel Hawking. He was known as ‘Einstein’ at school and secured a place at Oxford University at the age of 17 to study physics and chemistry. He was diagnosed with ALS, commonly

referred to as motor neurone disease, at the age of 21. In 1965 he married his first wife Jane and the couple had three children: Robert, Lucy and Timothy. In 1995, Hawking ended his marriage to Jane and married his nurse, Elaine Mason. Stories later emerged suggesting Mason was abusive to Hawking. It was alleged he had regularly required treatment for unexplained cuts and bruises. His daughter Lucy was one of several people who reported her fears to the authorities – but Hawking denied the claims and refused to co-operate, and the police dropped the investigation. Hawking has said one of his top ambitions in life is to travel to space and he hopes to do so with Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism business, Virgin Galactic.

RIO DE JANEIRO, JULY 28 (AP): Hundreds of thousands of young people who slept under chilly skies in the white sand of Copacabana beach woke up Sunday in eager anticipation of Pope Francis’ final Mass for World Youth Day, the cul-

mination of the emotional homecoming for the first Latin American pope. The mayor of Rio de Janeiro estimated some 3 million people would turn up for Sunday’s Mass, and hours before the service even began, nearly the en-

TRIPOLI, JULY 28 (IANs): In a major jailbreak, nearly 1,200 convicts, most of them facing serious charges, escaped from a prison near Libyan city of Benghazi Saturday, a security official said. The mass jailbreak from alKuifiya prison occurred following a fierce riot during which some prisoners set the prison complex on fire, reported Xinhua citing witnesses. While the security official said it took place after some unidentified gunmen began attacking the prison from outside at dawn. Most of the convicts held in the prison face criminal charges and some were involved in supporting the regime of ex-leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was ousted in the domestic conflict in 2011, the official said. Some of the escapees were recaptured by police and security forces, who had orders not to fire on

the prisoners, as some of them were of foreign nationalities. However, according to another security source, three escapees were wounded when they were chased by prison guards. Local media said the attack might be linked to the anger of some citizens living nearby who are against the presence of a prison close to their homes. But no official remarks about the cause of the incident was given. Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, in a televised speech, said that those who fled would be searched by the authorities across the country and ordered closing of the border crossing with Egypt to prevent their further escape. Also Saturday, protesters took to the street across Libya to denounce the killing of Abdelsalam al-Mosmary, a prominent activist and critic of the Muslim Brotherhood, who was shot dead on Friday.

KAThMANDU, JULY 28 (IANs): Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Gaurav Shumsher Rana Sunday returned from Beijing after a 10-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Rana visited China at the invitation of General Fang Fenghui, chief of general staff of the People’s Liberation Army, Xinhua reported. He led a five-

LONDON, JULY 28 (AGENCIEs): Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking became so ill after contracting pneumonia that he feared he would never complete his seminal book, A Brief History of Time, a new documentary reveals. In the film, Hawking, which is due for release later this year, the highly regarded physicist reveals that while in hospital in 1985, doctors believed he would not recover and even offered to turn off his life support machine. But his first wife, Jane Hawking, refused to end her husband’s life and demanded doctors in Switzerland return him to Cambridge. Although the life-saving treatment left him unable to speak, Hawking, who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease, went on to publish the book which brought him worldwide fame, the Sunday

Prisoners flee Libyan jail

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MANILA, PhILIPPINEs, JULY 28 (AP): A Philippine marine ordnance expert was killed and two others were wounded when one of several bombs they were trying to defuse around a house exploded on restive Jolo island in the country’s south, a military commander said Sunday. An ordnance team was deployed Saturday to a house of a village leader in the town of Panglima Estino on Jolo in Sulu province where residents reported finding more than 10 bombs made from ammonium nitrate around the residence. The marines had defused one bomb and were working on a second one, which suddenly exploded, marine Col. Jose Cenabre said. The bombs may have been placed around the house like booby-traps due to a clan war involving the village leader, Cenabre said, adding that Abu Sayyaf extremists, who are active in Sulu, apparently were not involved. Due to the explosion, Cenabre said he withdrew the marines and deployed an air force ordnance team, which defused two more bombs on Sunday. The new team, however, kept finding more bombs in the vicinity of the house, which had been cleared of its occupants,

old from Cordoba, Argentina, where Francis lived for a time before becoming pope. “It was a tiring day, but it was a great experience.” Francis headed into the final hours of his first international trip riding a remarkable wave of popularity: By the time his opensided car reached the stage for the vigil service Saturday night, the back seat was piled high with soccer jerseys, flags and flowers tossed to him by adoring pilgrims lining the beachfront route. The vigil drew a reported 3 million flag-waving, rosary-toting faithful, higher than the 1 million at the last World Youth Day vigil in Madrid in 2011, and far more than the 650,000 at Toronto’s 2002 vigil. Many of those watching the vigil had tears in their eyes as they listened to Francis’ call for them to not be “part-time Christians” and to build up their church like his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, was called to do. “Jesus offers us something bigger than the World Cup!” Francis said, drawing cheers from the crowd in this soccer-mad nation. Saturday night’s vigil capped a busy day for the pope in which he drove

Pilgrims carry a large puppet representing Jesus as the sun raises over Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 28. Hundreds of thousands of young people slept under chilly skies in the white sand awaiting Pope Francis’ final Mass for World (AP Photo)

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prompting the military to seek help from police, he said. Such violent clan conflicts, known as “rido,” have long complicated security worries in the southern Philippines, which is already mired in decadeslong Muslim rebellions. The explosion was one of two deadly blasts in the south over the weekend. A homemade bomb went off in one of a row of upscale bars and restaurants in Cagayan de Oro city late Friday, killing six people and wounding more than 40 others, police said. Among the dead were a provincial government official and a doctor who was unwinding in the crowded nightspot near a shopping mall after attending a medical convention, said Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. Investigators have not determined if that attack was staged by terrorist groups or was sparked by rivalries among politicians or other groups. Roxas, who flew to the site of the blast, said Sunday that he was dismayed to find out that the scene of the explosion was immediately cleaned the next day after investigators scoured the area overnight. “There were some lapses here,” Roxas said. “People did not only sweep the place. They scrubbed it.”

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Monday 29 July 2013

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Dortmund beat Bayern in German Super Cup

DORTMUND, JULY 28 (AP): Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich 4-2 to win the German Sup Cup on Saturday, handing Pep Guardiola his first defeat in charge of the European Champions. Marco Reus scored twice in what was a rematch of the Champions League final between the sides, opening the scoring in the sixth minute and wrapping up the victory four minutes from time. "We're delighted," said Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller. "We won the Super Cup, especially against such a good team." Arjen Robben had equalized in the 54th, but Daniel van Buyten's attempted headed clearance from Ilkay Gundogan's cross flew spectacularly past his own goalkeeper a minute later. Guendogan then followed up the minute after that by running at the Bayern defense and curling his shot inside the far post. Robben scored again at the other end in the 64th, but offseason signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set up Reus to decide the first title of the season in the 86th, though replays showed the winger was marginally offside. "The game was simply brilliant," said Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp. "To have won it is just awe-

keeper Tom Starke could only parry the ball away, allowing Reus to score with a header. Robert Lewandowski, a transfer target for Bayern, had a goal ruled offside

shortly afterward, and later shot straight at Starke from close range. Xherdan Shaqiri, playing in place of the injured Franck Ribery, was twice denied by good saves from Roman Weidenfeller, while Mario Mandzukic came agonizingly close to converting a dangerous cross whipped in by David Alaba as Bayern sought a response. But Dortmund finished the half strongly, with Gundogan drawing a save from Starke and having another effort deflected wide by Jerome Boateng, who berated teammate Van Buyten after another mix-up almost allowed Lewandowski through. Robben was booed with every touch of the ball, as the home fans remembered his late winner against their side in the Champions League final, and he answered by meeting Lahm's cross to equalize. Dortmund bounced right back through the unfortunate Van Buyten's interception and though Robben claimed his second to keep the tie in doubt after Gundogan's exquisite strike, the visitors' luck ran out when Thomas Mueller's late effort struck the crossbar. "We wanted to win and it didn't work out," said Bayern captain Philipp Lahm. "It can happen. They scored four goals and we two."

ican ended it on a technical knockout with the left hand 48 seconds into the final round. The referee stopped the fight immediately when Berto hit the mat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to Berto's dismay. Soto Karass led on one card, Berto on another, and the third judge had it even. "I thought I was winning the fight," Soto Karass said. "But my corner told me to go with everything. I had to go with the knockout to avoid any problems with the judges." Berto, who won his first 27 professional fights, has lost three of his last four bouts. At one time, enjoying his status as WBC and IBF welterweight champion, he was mentioned as a possible opponent for Floyd Mayweather. Soto Karass used a strong fourth round, when he switched from long overhand rights and moved in for a series of strong punches. Prior to that, Berto was scoring with short rights to the head that stunned Soto Karass. But that attacked ended quickly. He appeared to lose effectiveness with his right hand. He counted on his left so much that when he swung a wild overhand from that side in the fifth round, he missed Soto

Karass and fell off balance and slipped to the mat. Just a few moments earlier, Berto has cringed as he was leading with his right shoulder while he had Soto Karass on the ropes. On the undercard, Omar Figueroa Jr. of Weslaco (22-0-1) became the interim WBC lightweight champion in a unanimous decision over Japan's Nihito Arakawa (24-3-1). But it was a bruising fight, with the brawling Figueroa punching Arakawa into two eight counts and a welt over the eye and Figueroa trudging through most of the fight with a nasty gash on the bridge of his nose from what was ruled an accidental head butt. Keith Thurman (23-0, 19 KOs) took the interim WBA welterweight belt from Argentina's Diego Chavez (221) with a 10th-round knockout. Thurman, who started slowly and had a bloody nose through the opening three rounds, rallied and sent Chaves to the mat with a solid body shot in the ninth. Thurman finished it off 28 seconds into the 10th when he caught the slowed Chaves along the ropes with a right to the forehead.

Dortmund's Marco Reus, left, heads the ball to score against Bayern goalkeeper Tom Starke during the Supercup final soccer match between BvB Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, July 27. (AP Photo)

some." The loss ended Guardiola's perfect start at Bayern after taking over from Jupp Heynckes, who led the Bavarian side to an unprecedented treble last season. Bayern had scored

NWA meeting on August 1

KOhIMA, JULY 28 (MexN): The Nagaland Wrestling Association has convened an executive council meeting on August 1 at Hotel Japfu at 3:00 pm. In a press release issued by the NWA President, Neikhrolo Khalo and Joint Secretar, Mosonyi Domeh, it requested all executive members, drafting committee members of Rules and Regulations and the Presidents and General Secretaries of the affiliated units viz. Angami Sports Association, Chakhesang Wrestling Association and Zeliang Wrestling Association to attend the meeting positively. Further, it has informed that the agenda to be discussed includes approval of Rules and Regulations and Coaching Camp for the Senior National Wrestling Meet.

61 goals and conceded just three in Guardiola's nine friendly games in charge. "I don't have the feeling that they played much better than us," said Guardiola, who will have to wait

a bit longer for his first title with Bayern. As Barcelona coach, he had taken 14 of the 19 titles on offer during four years in charge. "It's football. It can happen," Guardiola said. "We

played well, we did things right. We played against a strong team, who played the Champions League final. But I'm honored for my players. It's a good lesson for us. After one month, I

am very happy with our performance." Bayern's defense was to blame for the home side's opening goal when it failed to deal with Sven Bender's header and reserve goal-

Jesus Soto Karass stops Andre Berto

World No.1 ranking is priority now: Bopanna

New DeLhI, JULY 28 (PTI): Rohan Bopanna is content that thesacrifices he made in his tennis journey paid off as he became world number three but the Indian tennis star's hunger for success has only increased and he now wants to become number one besides notching his first Grand Slam Bopanna's career graph has hown a steady rise and in the last two years, he has emerged as a force to reckon with in the doubles arena. Of his eight titles, six have come in the last three years. Season 2012 was remarkable when he made six finals and won two titles with compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi. In 2011 he won all the three finals with Pakistan's Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi. "Discipline has been a key factor to my success. I have always made sure that I put my game ahead of anything else, sometimes even before friends and family. The journey has definitely not been easy but all the sacrifice has paid off very well in terms of my performance on-court. When you get better at your sport, the sacrifices you've made in that part don't really count," Bopanna said in an interview. Courtesy his semifinal appearance at the Wimbledon, Bopanna, nicknamed 'Bofors' for his powerful serve, climbed to number three in rankings early this week, behind formidable American twins Mike and Bob Bryan.

Jesus Soto Karass, right, of Mexico, punches Andre Berto during a welterweight title boxing match, Saturday, July 27 in San Antonio. Soto Karass won by TKO in the 12th round. (AP Photo)

SAN ANTONIO, JULY 28 (AP): Jesus Soto Karass stopped Andre Berto with a left hook in the 12th round of their welterweight fight Saturday night, possibly ending Berto's once-prom-

Players in action during the sports meet of Ao Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union Kohima at the Kohima Local Ground, held from July 26 to 27. (Morung Photo)

India finish seventh in World Junior Squash Championships

New DeLhI, JULY 28 (PTI): India capped off their impressive run in the Women's World Junior Team Squash Championship with a seventh-place finish, defeating New Zealand 2-1 in the classification match at the Hasta La Vista Club in Wroclaw, Poland. Lakshya Ragavendran clinched the issue for the sixth seed India after twice coming from behind to overcome Kiwi Rebecca Barnett in the decider on the final day of the biennial World Squash Federation event which featured more than 160 players from a record 37 nations. Indian girls found the perfect way to bury the ghosts of Friday's tight loss against Canada, edging a close and well-fought tie against the eighth seed New Zealand in the final game of the

decider. Sachika Ingale was stung by an incredible turn-around from Abbie Palmer but Harshit and Lakshya ensured there was no repeat of the previous match in sealing a decisive win for the Indians. Sachika was first up on court against Abbie Palmer. She dominated the exchanges from the word go and hardly conceded a point to the Kiwi youngster. Sachika bagged the first two games for the loss of just five points and looked set for an easy win. Palmer, who has been lethargic in the first two games, responded to the dire situation with gusto, running down everything and playing some exceptional shots to win the third game and get herself a foothold in the match.

ising career. Soto Karass (28-8-3, 18 KOs) surged in the fight from the fourth round as Berto began to lose effectiveness from his dominant right side. Though Berto

(28-3) floored Soto Karass with a left-hand body shot in the 11th, Berto couldn't sustain the rally. "In the fourth round I tore (something) in my shoulder," Berto said. "I'm

a warrior. I don't quit. I'm always going to put it all on the line." By the end of the 11th, Soto Karass recovered from the knockdown and bloodied Berto's lip, and the Mex-

ATLANTA, JULY 28 (AP): Top-seeded John Isner of the United States and second-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa set up what Atlanta Open officials say will be the "tallest" final in ATP Tour history. The 6-foot-10 (2.08-meter) Isner beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Saturday, and the 6-foot 8 (2.03-meter) Anderson topped American Ryan Harrison 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the night semifinal. Isner is 5-3 as a pro against Anderson, and they played several times before that. "We've been playing each other since, I think the first time was the fall of 2005 (when Isner was at the University of Georgia and Anderson at Illinois)," Anderson said. "We both serve quite well. ... I definitely think there have been times when the success he's had has pushed me to do well." Isner lost in the Atlanta finals in 2010 and 2011 to fellow American Mardy Fish. "It's my third final here, and I would certainly like to win it but I'm not putting any extra pressure on myself," Isner said.

Isner took the first set against Hewitt, winning 88 percent of all points on first serve and 68 percent on second. The American had 10 of his 21 aces after ringing up 50 in his first two matches of the tournament. "My weapon is my serve," Isner said after breaking the Australian with a crosscourt forehand to end the set. "His weapon is his return so it was a fun match." Hewitt, the former world No. 1, began figuring out the booming serves and spinners, and broke Isner twice to win the second set. "He anticipates so well," Isner said after moving to 2-4 against Hewitt. "He's not one of those guys that goes back to the fence and (waits for hard serves). It's similar to (No. 1 Novak) Djokavic. He just absorbs 140 mph (225 kph) serves from me. If I don't hit my spot, it's coming back." Hewitt was not available after the match because he and countryman Chris Guccione were resting for a late doubles semifinal match against Britons Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray.

In the third set, the players stayed on serve until the tiebreaker, but not without scares. At 3-3, Isner fought off triple service break with five straight service winners. "It doesn't look good for me if I go down a break 4-3 in the third," Isner said. "That was a huge game, massive game, and . . . saved the match for me." He also survived a break before going up 6-5. Isner took leads of 3-0 and 4-1 in the tiebreaker. Hewitt clawed back to 5-5 with one more serve. After returning it, Isner moved forward. That had not worked well earlier as he'd bumped several short Hewitt volleys back into the net. But the big guy didn't want to bang balls back and forth. A defensive backhand slice went hard left beyond Hewitt's to put Isner up 6-5. "A guy like (Hewitt), chances are he's not going to tighten up and make a loose mistake. And he's better than me from the baseline," Isner said. "At that moment, I was a little bit tired . . . and I wanted to play that point aggressively."

Isner, Anderson advance to Atlanta final

John Isner serves against Lleyton Hewitt, of Australia, in a semifinal match at the Atlanta Open tennis tournament, Saturday, July 27, in Atlanta. Topseeded Isner beat seventh-seeded Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Saturday to reach the Atlanta Open final.(AP Photo)

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Amanda de Cadenet shows no signs of her mother’s wild child streak

ith a pop star father and a mother who was famous for going to nightclubs at 14, you might have expected Atlanta de Cadenet to have inherited a wild streak. But the 21-year-old daughter of former Word presenter Amanda de Cadenet and Duran Duran bass guitarist John Taylor has revealed her life couldn’t be further removed from the world of celebrity excess. In an interview in the September edition of Tatler the model, who is wearing a £2,600 dress Miu Miu dress, reveals her mother, who is now an acclaimed photographer has

done her best to be a no-nonsense mum. Atlanta De Cadenet, styled by Katie Grand, in the September issue of Tatler She said: ‘I was called tuna-fish girl at school because I had to be so healthy. No pierced ears. No soda. And no violent TV.’ But the model suggests that sometimes childrearing is as much about nature as nurture - she also has a little bit of the rebel in her. She said: ‘I’ve had a fake ID since I was, like, 13. So I think she might have just given up.’ Atlanta says she loves sharing her mother’s clothes and can only recall rowing with her on about three times. She also reveals that she and her rock star father love nothing more than eating out in their local pub when they are in London. She said: ‘We’re going to have fish and chips and mushy peas tonight in Notting Hill. I’m a big pub fan and. I love cider and Riben a .

It cures everything.’ She reveals that Taylor, who co-founded Duran Duran has tried to pass on his musical skills to her and she in turn has taken to calling him the ‘human juke box’ She said: ‘My dad taught me to play the drums and the bass when I was really young, and I was in a poppy girl band. But when I went to middle school, I told him I wasn’t sure if the girl band thing was going to continue. ‘He was heartbroken, so he gave me a DJ set for my birthday and sent me the most amazing play list of about 400 songs. I call him the human jukebox, because he has pretty much listened to every album in the world’ The star, said she has no idea what inspired her unusual first name. She said: ‘I’m not sure why I’m called Atlanta - I wasn’t conceived there, I wasn’t born there. I’ve only ever been through the airport and like sat in the smoking section.’

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for the Wilderness music festival – and now Robin Cayzer, the 3rd Baron Rotherwick, is preparing to host weddings for two of his children there. Old Harrovian Bertie Cayzer, 24, popped the question to his American girlfriend, stylist Allison Boynton, two months ago. And last week Bertie’s sister Harriette, 26, announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Fred Turner, who works at the brewery

and pub chain Fuller, Smith & Turner. Bertie met Massachusetts-born Allison while studying in Boston and proposed to her within a year. Friends noted that when he inherits the sprawling estate, his new wife will be able to live out every American girl’s dream of becoming a Lady.

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Taylor Swift shares the spotlight with Carly Simon for special duet of You’re So Vain, during her Saturday night concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Denise Van Outen ‘ends her four year marriage to Lee Mead’

D Prince Harry celebrates nephew’s birth with friends P rince Harry celebrated the birth of his nephew Prince George on Monday the only way he knows how – with a kneesup at a West London pub. Harry, 28, was with pals including TV presenter Natalie Pinkham at The Brown Cow in Fulham – and loud cheering could be heard at 8.30pm when the birth was officially announced. ‘We could hear something was going on and we are several streets away,’ says a resident. ‘Everyone was very excited and glad that Harry was there. We could clearly hear three cheers go up.’ Harry hosted a party in the same pub in January to mark his return from duty in Afghanistan. The venue is owned by former Welsh Guards officer Mark Dyer, a close friend and confidant of the Prince. One of the more amusing attempts to get publicity following the Royal birth came courtesy of Prince Harry’s favourite club, Mahiki. Owner Piers Adam offered the new Prince a lifetime membership – the only problem is that George faces a long wait to take it up. A spokesman for the Mayfair venue said: ‘Of course, membership will only start once George reaches the age of 18.’ He already allows the well-heeled to descend on his Oxfordshire estate every summer

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enise V a n Outen is said to have ended her marriage to Lee Mead, after four years together. The Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband split because they ‘fell out of love’ according to The Sun on Sunday. A source told the paper: ‘They’re going

their separate ways. It’s very sad but they have grown apart.’ The couple, who have been dogged by rumours of trouble in their marriage for months, split shortly after Lee returned home from the US in May and the actor has moved out of

their London Home, according to reports. A spokesperson for Denise was unavailable for comment on Sunday. Denise and Lee were last seen together last weekend, attending a toy event with their three-yearold daughter Betsy. In the past few months the pair have rarely been seen together thanks to their difficult work schedules and it’s this separation which was the catalyst for the split, according to reports. A source told The Sun: ‘The distance just became too difficult to overcome. They have grown apart - and fallen out of love.’ Denise and Lee met in 2007 when he was a contestant on the BBC show Any Dream Will Do. The Essex girl was a judge on the show, which Lee went on to win and the pair later revealed their relation-

ship. The couple wed in an intimate ceremony in the Seychelles in 2009, with just 12 guests present. Shortly after their wedding the pair revealed they were expecting their first child together. Although the pair have denied they were splitting several times in recent months they have spent little time together. While Lee has been pursuing a career in the US, Denise was busy working on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. The blonde has also enjoyed six holidays in the past nine months enjoying trips to Mallorca, Ibiza and Dubai without Lee. Denise was previously engaged to Jamiroquai but the pair split in 2001.

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Joss Stone speaks for first time about murder bid... ritish soul singer Joss

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Stone has spoken for the first time about the two men jailed for planning to kidnap and behead her – and revealed, remarkably, that she ‘feels sorry’ for them. In an exclusive interview with today’s Mail on Sunday Event Magazine, the 26-year-old star also admits that she is still baffled by what inspired the men – who plotted to kill her with a samurai sword and steal her fortune – to target her. Joss, who has sung for rock legends and royalty, says: ‘There was a big part of me that felt sorry for them, sorry for their mums. I kept thinking, “What drives people to do something so awful as this?” ‘How do you get to a point in your life where things are so bad, so confused that this seems the right thing to do? ‘I thought about their mums, how they must feel. Someone comes to their door and says, “Your child has tried to murder someone.” ‘They still have to love their sons. That’s the worst part for me. ‘I did actually want to ask them why. Was it because of me? Was it because I sang a song they hated? Was it because of something I did?’ Joss came face to face with the men at Exeter Crown Court three months ago when Kevin Liverpool, 35, was given a life sentence for the plot and Junior Bradshaw, 32, was given 18 years. In the interview she gives a candid account of the moment she was told her life was in danger as the drama unfolded in June, 2011. She says: ‘The

Caption: Joss has been good friends with the 48-yearold war photographer Paul Conroy, who was wounded in Syria, since she was a teenager

day it happened I had a load of people at my house. ‘A policeman turned up and said, “We’ve arrested some people because we think they were trying to kidnap you.” ‘It just seemed pretty weird, and then a few hours later I got a call saying someone from CID needed to come round. ‘They turned up and told me it wasn’t a kidnap plot – they were trying to kill me. That did feel totally strange.’ The men were apprehended, and their plot revealed, only when they crashed their car then began asking Joss’s neighbours where she lived while brandishing a picture of the star. She says: ‘It’s thanks to the police and my neighbours that nothing happened. That actually made me feel really happy about where I live, the people who surround me.’ Joss reveals how she has dealt with the after-effects of realising she could have been killed and how an unlikely friendship with war photographer Paul Conroy has given her the courage to fight for what she believes in. Last year, she report-

edly paid record company EMI £10 million to buy her way out of her contract. And she says that she has now turned her back on the potential of earning millions of pounds from recording and touring for a life of normality in the close-knit commu- Contestants of Nagas’ Next Top Model walk the ramp on the first day of the contest on July 27 in Dimapur. The contest is being organized by O.J Modeling Grooming &Training Agency, Dimapur. The aspiring young models are mentored by Mr International India 2012 Opang Jamir, who is also nity where she grew up. She says it was Conroy, the president of the contest. who backed her to leave her record label. ‘He was my strength in that. It was a massive thing to do, fight to get out of a contract that had made me, made a fortune – and it cost me a fortune,’ she says. ‘I didn’t even have a lawyer, it was me against the might of EMI and a lot of the time I felt like a total idiThe Morung Express monthly supplement ‘Opinion’ will be ot, but he kept encouraging published on the third Saturday of every month. In the Opinion, you me, and I did it. I’ve never are the storyteller. Please share your story by responding to the looked back.’ theme of this month’s issue: Joss has a hotly anticiSubmit an article, photo or illustration by “Suggestions for Naga Reconciliation and Unity” pated new single coming out – The Love We Had, August 10, 2013 and see your work in print! Contributions can be in the form of photography, illustrations, taken from her album Soul Sessions 2 – but says she photos of artwork, essays, first-person accounts, poetry, reported no longer wants the fame articles, and any other form of expression that can be printed. she once had. She is happy singing in the music bar her A PRODUCTION OF mother runs in Devon and cherishes her life away from and write to us at opinion2mex@gmail.com the spotlight.

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Hamilton wins Hungarian GP UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, left, fights John Moraga during their bout Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Seattle. Johnson defended his title with a submission victory. (AP Photo)

New York Red Bulls' Brandon Barklage (25) and Tim Cahill, center, fight off Real Salt Lake's Alvaro Saborio, right, for control of the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., Saturday, July 27, 2013. The Red Bulls defeated Real Salt Lake 4-3. (AP Photo)

BUDAPEST, JULY 28 (AP): Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to clinch his first victory of a frustrating season. Kimi Raikkonen was second after holding off a strong late challenge from Sebastian Vettel, who was third ahead of Red Bull teammate Mark Webber. Hamilton's first year with Mercedes has been tricky, and he came into the race with low expectations of victory despite securing his fourth pole this season. "This is probably one of the most important Grand Prix wins of my career," Hamilton said. "The guys have done an exceptional job, I really couldn't be happier. I hope there are many more to come." He managed his tires wisely to get the 22nd GP win of his career and the first since the United States GP last November. Prior to Hungary, he had been third three times. Hamilton remains fourth overall but likely too far behind to mount a serious title challenge as the season takes its mid-season summer break. Leader Vettel has 172 points, 38 clear of Raikkonen and 39 ahead of Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso. Hamilton has 124, some 48 points adrift of Vettel. The next race is the Belgian GP on Aug. 25. As he approached the finish line, Hamilton waved. After he won, he kissed his Mercedes and then hugged team boss Ross Brawn. When he raised the winner's trophy, Hamilton looked emotional as he pointed to members of his team to share the moment with them.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain sprays champagne on the podium after winning the Hungarian Formula One race at the Hungaroring racetrack, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 28, 2013. In background is seen second place Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland. (AP Photo)

During the race, the British driver was in no mood for compromise, barking back at an engineer over the race radio, "Hey man, I'm trying to drive here. I'm happy with the way the car is" when he received some advice inside the last 10 laps. His teammate Nico Rosberg, who had split the past four GP wins with Vettel, had to abandon right near the end with flames billowing from the back of his car. He was unhurt. Vettel has four wins overall, having won at the German GP three weeks ago. He tried desperately to get past Raikkonen and they almost collided on the penultimate lap as the Finn blocked his move. "I had no doubt that I could keep him out," Raikkonen said. "Everything worked well for us." Romain Grosjean started third and finished sixth in an eventful race for the Frenchman. Rosberg started fourth ahead of the Ferrari of Alonso, who has not won since the Spanish GP in May. The pressure was on tire manufacturer Pirelli at this race. The teams recently held inseason testing sessions at Silverstone to assess new tires provided by Pirelli, after several spectacular blowouts on the same circuit at the British Grand Prix in June prompted a furious response and even a boycott threat from drivers. Pirelli decided that from this race until the end of the season, it will revert to last year's tires combined with the current compounds from this season. Soft and medium tires were available for the race and they held up well. Indian batsman Virati Kohli, left and Suresh Raina walk off the pitch after beating Zimbabwe by 7 wickets during their third one-day international cricket match, in Harare, Sunday, July 283. India is in Zimbabwe for a series of one-day cricket matches. (AP Photo)

India take unassailable 3-0 lead against Zimbabwe

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HArArE, JULY 28 (IANS): Skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 68 as India strolled to a crushing seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club here Sunday and took an unassailable 3-0 lead over the hosts in their five-match ODI series. Indian bowlers put on a spirited show with comback man leggie Amit Mishra bagging four for 42 to skittle out Zimbabwe for 183 runs in 46 overs. Mishra was also adjudged as Man of the Match. Kohli struck an unbeaten 68 off 88 balls and Suresh Raina remained unbeaten on 28 as India strolled to 187 for three with 87 balls to spare. Shikhar Dhawan (35) and Ambati Rayudu (33) also came up with crucial knocks. Rohit Sharma's dismal showing continued as he fell early again managing to score just 14 and became debutant Michael Chinouya first victim as he played an away going delivery and edged to wicketkeeper Brendan Taylor. Dhawan, who scored a brilliant 116 in the last match, once again looked to be in sublime touch but his innings ended prematurely with Vusi Sibanda taking a fine catch at short-cover off Tendai Chatara. With India suddenly reduced to 67 for two, Kohli and Rayudu added 64 runs for the third wicket that took the team to the threshold of a win. They never looked in a hurry and waited to punish the loose deliv-

eries. Rayudu was well set for what would have been his second half-century but he gave a simple straight catch to Brian Vitori that ended his 54-ball stay. Kohli and Raina then took India home safely with their unfinished 56-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Kohli's 88-ball innings was studded with five fours and a six. Earlier Zimbabwe, put into bat, were immediately on the backfoot as Vinay Kumar struck with the third ball of the match to remove Sibanda. Sikandar Raza (1), who made a fluent 82 in the last match, was the next to go, falling victim to Mhammad Shami in the next over. Hamilton Masakadza (38) and captain Brendan Taylor (23) stemmed the rot with a 65-run partnership for the third wicket. But the latter's wicket again triggered a batting collapse. At 89 for six, the hosts were staring down the barrel but a fighting 45 off 53 balls from Sean Williams brought some respectability to the proceedings. Williams was unfortunate to be run out with the score on 133 for eight. It seemed Zimbabwe would be bowled out before they reach the 150-run mark but a cameo from Tendai Chatara (23) and Brian Vitori (17) took them to 183. Mishra took four wickets for 47 while Mohammad Shami picked up two. Vinay Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a wicket apiece.

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