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Kohima, February 3 (DiPr): The Government of Nagaland has paid an ex-gratia of Rs. 1 Lakh each to the family of those who died during the Mukalimi incident. Since December 29, 2013, victims injured during the incident have also been paid Rs. 50,000 each, informed the Home Commissioner, Nagaland through the DIPR. Relief material like rice, sugar, dal, blankets, pots/pans, etc. has also been distributed on January 1 this year as immediate relief to the Mukalimi villagers. Destruction/damage of properties in Mukalimi is also being assessed by the State Government for compensation.
NMA confident of new CS guardianship
Kohima, February 3 (mexN): The Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has congratulated the new Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir (IAS) and expressed “profound happiness and joy” for the first Naga woman to hold such post. “This is a landmark achievement and we believe this will serve as an inspiration and motivate the future generations of the Naga women,” stated the NMA in a press release from its president and joint secretary today. “We look forward with confidence and high anticipation that you will continue to carry on and serve the people of Nagaland with great enthusiasm and that under your guardianship the Naga women will be able to rise to a different level,” it encouraged.
75,308 motor vehicles in Kohima Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3
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Deputy SP (T) Melite Kapfo on February 4 said that the total number of vehicles registered in Kohima, till 2012, stands at 75,308. Average number of vehicles registered in the last three years stands at 2438 per year, said Kapfo during the traffic driving school programme cum launching of bicycles for traffic and police stations here this morning at the SP office. There are 14,259 government vehicles registered till 2011. The total number of local taxis stands approximately at 700, zonal taxis at 1900 and city buses at 110, in Kohima. Meanwhile, 349 vehicle accidents have been reported in 2011 which claimed seven lives. 402 vehicle accidents were reported in 2012 that led to three deaths while in 2013, 339 vehicle accidents were reported, claiming 17 deaths.
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First Traffic Driving School in Nagaland opens
MHA for zero tolerance
New Delhi | February 3
Thought you were in school. Where are you flying? Wait let me guess..running errand for the senior students?
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An April 2003 report of the Human Genome Project suggests that every human on earth is 99.9% identical. Of the 0.1%, only 10-15% account for differences we see between races of humans. But that ‘10-15%’ difference in the 0.1% of the human DNA was enough to get Nido Tania killed. “We have ignored it a lot of times. We are not supposed to come and demand for justice. Justice is our right. Justice should be served,” says Ngayeimi Huishunao, General Secretary of the North East Students’ Society, Delhi. Like most North East people in Delhi, Huishunao often walks out of his house knowing that someone on the road will pass a lewd racist remark. And like most people from the North East, he usually ignores the remarks and walks away. “But there are times we cannot tolerate,” Huishunao adds, referring to the Nido Tania’s brutal murder. “The recent murder is an amplification of what
New Delhi, February 3 (PTi): The Centre on Monday directed Delhi Police to adopt zero tolerance approach in cases of attacks on people from northeast and asked it to strictly follow the guidelines in providing security to those hailing from the region. At a high-level meeting, the Home Ministry directed Delhi Police to immediately register cases of atrocities on people of northeastern region, launch probe upon receiving complaints and book the guilty. Delhi Police was also asked to sensitise all police stations about the people of north-eastern region living in their respective jurisdiction Protestors took to the streets after Nido Tania (19) was killed in a racial attack. For all its equality and resolve their grievances. This came in the wake of a series rhetoric, India continues to discriminate marginalized groups of people.
generally happens in Delhi. The consequences of racism are violent,” says Leki from Arunachal, an M Phil student (Sociology) at Delhi University. Malem Laishram, M Phil student, Jawaharlal Nehru University, feels that such discrimination on racial grounds has become such an accepted norm among “mainlanders” that the voice of the people from the
North East can no longer be heard. “We are protesting day after day but it is not stopping at all. The magnitude of racism can be seen through the recent murder and the past ones too,” reflects Laishram. How do we stop racism? “We must recognize that such prejudices exist. Our leaders do not want to accept it but the fact that this kind of intolerance is
failed robbery of AtM machine Morung Express News Dimapur | February 3
An attempt to loot a newly installed ATM machine at Duncan Basti ended with the perpetrator(s) barely managing to remove the outer panel of the cash vending machine. According to police, a low intensity Improvised Explosive Device was used by the perpetrator(s) in an attempt to break open the chamber containing cash. The impact of the blast could hardly put a dent on the inner reinforced steel vault. The incident occurred sometime between 10pm and 11pm of February 2. Residents in the vicinity told the police of hearing a loud blast at around the time. However, nobody bothered to check. The attempted robbery was discovered only in the morning after which police were informed. Police were yet to detain any suspects but fuzzy images captured by the ATM’s inbuilt camera at around the time,
happening again and again is enough for us to accept it,” says Tapan Bose. Laishram agrees. “India should accept that such cases are based on racial discrimination,” he says, believing this to be the first step to stop racism and that debates should be raised on the issue of racism in the Parliament. He also points out obligations on the part of the central government
Mt. Japfu forest fire almost under control
Wokha | February 3
Kohima | February 3
The forest fire at Mt. Japfu, which headed towards Dzukou valley, is almost under control. According to official sources, Minister for forests, ecology, environment and wildlife, Y. Patton, along with several top officials, district administration, forest officials and staff, and medical staff visited the area today. Personnel from 10th IR Battalion numbering 50, Naga Territorial Army numbering 70, Kigwema youth numbering 50 and Southern Angami Youth Organisation volunteers today engaged in controlling the further spread of the fire. Youth from Kigwema A low intensity IED was used in a failed at- are still camping at the site to douse the fire. It is also learnt that youth from Jotsoma and tempt to rob an ATM machine in Dimapur. Khonoma are camping at the side of Western when nearby residents heard the explo- Dzukou valley. Sources also said that a helision, showed a man with his face partially copter will be used tomorrow. The fire at Mt. covered inside the booth. Japfu broke out on January 30 last.
“Today in every step of our life we find rivalry, jealousy and vengeance. The wheel of violence keeps turning leaving the people in the clutches of distress, misery and hatred which is plaguing our society. If people do not stand together armed with love, forgiveness, compassion and determination to stop this germ of violence, our society will come to the brink of annihilation. We need to be humble and honest in acknowledging our wrong doings, our faults and limitations that we have committed to hurt others. Unless this vicious notion is erased from the minds of the people, life in our community will always be one of tension, hatred and conflict. So let’s give peace a chance, celebrate the gift of God’s love and together herald into a new era of life and peace.” --- Temsuzenla, an actor from Clark Theological College drama team.
The message of peace, reconciliation and peace building rang clear as the Clark Centre for Peace, Research & Action’s (CCPRA) drama team enacted a Naga conflict scenario between tribes and villages at the Wokha Town Baptist Church (WTBC) on February 2 evening during a ‘Peace Festival’ hosted by WTBC and organized by the CCPRA on the theme: Building Peace, the Gift of God’s Love. The WTBC was filled with people from all walks of life from Wokha town and the proramme was attended by DC Wokha, Vyasan R as special guest. Two busloads of drama actors and a choir from the premier theological institute in Mokokchung, Clark Theological College (CTC), descended on Wokha and enthralled the congregation with a nearly three hour programme of songs and plays, encircling the theme of ‘Peace’. The CCPRA drama team has been in the news for its powerful plays on peace and the clean elec-
tion campaign – they enacted street plays during the 2013 Nagaland State assembly election which was well received by the people. While the CTC choir enthralled the congregation with their trademark melodious voices, it was the drama team that kept the audience entertained while spreading the message of peace. The script is set in a typical Naga society, its constant conflict zones especially between villages over land and other issues. The script writers and actors did justice in propagating the importance of peace in Naga society. “There are twenty-four actors and four script writers or script directors in our CCRPA team for this Peace Festival event,” said Onentiba Jamir, one of the script writers. “We took three weeks for the development of the script and one full month for practicing and rehearsing the play.” There were powerful moments when the play
showcased the plight of women in conflict situations and of uncertainties of the communities during conflict set in Naga scenario. The play, though looks simple, connects to the everyday life of the Naga people and the socio-economic, political and religious life of the Naga society. The underlying message was clear: for peace to prevail, we need to confess our mistakes, accept that we are wrong, forgive in the name of Jesus Christ, make accommodations for peaceful correlations and finally live as one in harmony. For those who appreciate the art of theatrics, the peace movement initiated by the CCPRA would come not only as a source of entertainment but also as a means of education about the importance of peace in the society through the powerful means of theater. The CCPRA has plans to conduct such programmes in different districts to propagate the message of peace, but to fully appreciate it, one has to witness it.
they can be sensitized. “India needs to create a culture of tolerance. It is going to be a long process but it has to begin and it starts from teaching our children,” asserts Bose, who is of the view that there is a need for mixed schools where students from different cultures, regions and communities can study together. “The North East is not just a geographical entity. It
represents a whole different world of varied culture and customs yet is very much a part of India,” adds Laishram. The protest against the murder of Nido was not just about Nido. It revived the many murders, rapes and assaults on the people from the North East in mainland India; it was a reminder of the justice that was never served.
Explosive hurled at warehouse Morung Express News Dimapur | Febraury 3
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to stop discrimination based on race such as Article 15 of the Indian constitution which prohibits racism. “This is a larger issue of human rights violation of our own people. It is an issue of democratic rights of our own people,” says Akbar, President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union, Delhi, who feels that Delhi Police need intense training where
of attacks on people from the northeast in the national capital recently, including death of a student from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly after assault by a group of people in Lajpat Nagar. The Home Ministry reminded the city police about the four-page detailed guidelines it issued last year and asked it strictly adhere to them. According to the guidelines, issued to all state chief secretaries and DGPs and Delhi Police Commissioner, the police forces were asked to increase visible security at places where the people of northeast study, work or reside, maintain utmost vigil in communal and hyper sensitive areas without giving any room for spreading of rumours inciting communal passion.
An explosive device was hurled at a business establishment in Dimapur on the intervening night of February 2 and 3. The explosion, suspected to be an act of intimidation, reportedly occurred sometime after midnight at NST colony. No injury to life was reported. Discovered only in the morning, the explosive landed outside the perimeter fencing of Ankit Transport Warehouse, leaving shrapnel marks on the brick wall, police said. Unsolicited monetary demands are being deduced to be behind the incident but police said that the warehouse management denied receiving any such demands. The NST Colony Welfare Committee, Dimapur Town, while
condemning the incident, termed it as an “act of intimidation” on citizens and business community residing in the locality. The Committee, through a press release, stated that any activity resorting to elicit wrongful gain by means of threat or intimidation cannot be justified by civilised rule of law. “The premeditated and deliberate act by employing terror tactic should be condemned by one and all in unison,” the release stated, while urging law enforcing agencies and the district administration to thoroughly investigate the matter and arrest the perpetrator(s). Further demanding that the motive behind the blast be unearthed and brought to light, the release asserted that such incidents occurring in a civilian populated area should not be taken lightly.
IN APPRECIATION Celebrating 25 years of the Crown and the Naga women, The Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland Honour the First Lady Chief Secretary of Nagaland Smti. Banuo Z. Jamir, IAS, its First Patron. The Beauty & Aesthetics Society is very privileged to be associated with Shri. Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS & Smti. Banuo Z. Jamir, IAS (Former and the Present Chief Secretary of Nagaland) under whose guidance and initiative the BASN came into being. We are delighted to have grown under your guidance and are immensely proud Of your accomplishments. As you both step into your new role, we pray that with your experience, efficiency and ingenuity you will continue to lead and guide our people.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH THE BEAUTY & AESTHETICS SOCIETY OF NAGALAND
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First Traffic Driving School in Nagaland opens
Kohima DEF launches bicycles for traffic control and police station Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3
For the first of its kind in Nagaland, the Kohima DEF through its traffic driving school today launched bicycles for traffic control and police station at a function held at SP office, Kohima. Kohima ADC Asangla Imti in her address acknowledged DEF Kohima for launching trafficdriving school and hoped that it will motivate other districts to take up similar job in the coming days. Stating that the drivers, vehicle users and traffic personnel would gain a lot of information pertaining to code of traffic in this three-day long programme, she called upon them to have sincerity and determination. Later, Asangla handed over 15 bicycles to traffic control and police station. Kohima SP Rothihu Tetseo said the DEF Kohima has initiated Traffic Driving School, the first of its kind in Nagaland, wherein it would impart the ba-
sic information and acts relating to traffic during three-day long programme. He said the traffic driving school will not be sort of running regular class but it would organize seminar/ workshop from time to time where the same was communicated at the Kohima DPDB. Tetseo also sought support and cooperation from trucks, mini bus and taxi unions and at the same time called upon them to collectively address the traffic problem in the state capital. Kohima DTO Lovikali in her address called upon each and every individual to come forward and exhibit a collective responsibility for a smooth vehicular movement in the state capital. Also talking about frequent traffic jam in Kohima, she stressed on the need to follow the traffic rules. Deputy SP (T) Melite Kapfo said the use of mountain bicycles as police tools began in 1987 in Seattle. On a bicycle, police personnel is much more approachable than in a car and
can help in building new contacts and trust from the citizens. “This allows police personnel to be proactive in fighting crime rather than reactive. Bicycles patrol police can be much more aware of concerns before they turn into problem,” Kapfo said. He added that bicycle patrols are good community policing tools. It is also very inexpensive when compared to the costs of maintaining cars and motorcycles. Through it, police personnel are more visible to and approachable by the community. Bicycles are environment friendly and cost little to maintain. Earlier, the function was chaired by SDPO Shouka Kakheto. On day one, participants were imparted on Motor Vehicle Act- driving license, registration, insurance, permit, countersigned, fitness certificate, pollution certificate, reregistration, over loading, road obstruction, HSRP, tinted glass, number plate, VIP red light, RTA, power of police on duty, helmet, drunken driving, seat belt and causes of accident locally, bureaucratic paper process for driving license, permit, regulation, fitness, pollution, Kohima ADC Asangla Imti handing over the bicycle to police personnel in Kohima on February 3. (Morung Photo) registration, tax payment, rules
MTLT submit representation on consumer right protection
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Mokokchung, February 3 (Mexn): Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) today submitted a representation to the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung informing him there were reports that “retail filling stations in Mokokchung Town are selling adulterated petrol, diesel and engine oil and are practicing meter rigging.” MTLT in the letter said that the matter was of serious concern “if true” and added that the MTLT was “constrained to impress upon your authority to urgently look into the matter.” It may be recalled that
an irate mob vandalized a petrol filling station at Mokokchung’s Sungkomen Ward on January 30 evening after some customers reportedly detected that the petrol sold at the said filling station was allegedly adulterated. The situation could have turned ugly had MTLT leaders not persuaded the mob to maintain calm, for which the district administration and police courteously expressed appreciation for “the initiative taken and role played by MTLT in controlling the unruly elements.” The mob was pacified after MTLT assured them that it will pur-
sue the matter with the appropriate authority for due course of action. The representation submitted by MTLT today, which was appended by its president Imkongsanen Imchen, stated that it was expected of the government to ensure that provisions of the “Consumers Rights Act” are implemented in letter and in spirit. Further, MTLT in the representation to the Deputy Commissioner also made six appeals to be implemented in public interest with regard to sale of petrol, diesel and engine oil in Mokokchung.
Firstly, MTLT appealed that all filling stations in Mokokchung must keep calibrated 5-litre measure certified and stamped by the Department of Legal Metrology for consumers to cross-check the quantity being dispensed by the pump. Secondly, saying that petrol pumps have been found to tamper with meters of the dispensing machines and that there are also confirmed reports of petrol filling stations installing an electronic chip which ensures short delivery of petrol and diesel from the dispensing units, MTLT appealed that the Department
of Legal Metrology must authenticate the quantity of fuel dispensed at these retail outlets by calibrating and sealing the dispensing pumps annually. The third appeal read, “Ensure that all the retail filling stations install latest tamper-proof pumps like the multi-product dispensers (MPDs) with in-build receipt printers in the dispensing unit itself. The owners of petrol pumps may be instructed to install the same in a time-bound manner.” MTLT also appealed to the Deputy Commissioner that all retail filling stations must keep filter paper hy-
drometer and thermometer at the outlets for consumers to check if the fuel they are paying for is adulterated or not. Besides, MTLT requested for adequate security measures to check pilferage by tanker drivers who are engaged to transport fuel from the oil company installations to the retail filling stations. It was also requested that all petrol stations display the name and contact details of the person in charge of consumer complaints in the respective oil company the retailers are dealing with.
Dimapur in need to ‘confront KABA CEM releases music video constraint of poverty’
Our Correspondent Kohima | February 3
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While Dimapur may be considered one of the most developed districts in Nagaland, it “still needs to confront the constraint of poverty.” This was stated in the Dimapur District Human Development report, a Government of IndiaUNDP project ‘Bridging inequalities towards human development.’ Due to better infrastructural facilities, educational facilities, employment opportunities, etc., migration into Dimapur district from across Nagaland State and neighboring States, has increased at an exponential rate leading to escalation of the urban poor in the district. The present study has not adequately delved into the number, problems and issues of urban poor, such as hunger, malnutrition, homelessness, education, health, livelihood, unemployment, child labour and vulnerability to being both perpetrators and or victims of crimes, human trade etc. of the urban poor, as well as lack of food and basic amenities.
“A corollary study of the need for increased and improved infrastructure and services due to increasing and continuous migration into Dimapur district has also not been done,” stated the report. It also added that when a district fails to provide human security in terms of the bare-essentials for dignified human living, it becomes fertile grounds for discontent and ultimately social, economic and political upheavals. The report stated the need for an in-depth study on migration into Dimapur district from both within the State and from neighboring countries cannot be over emphasized. “Till such time migration studies are conducted and a number arrived at, census figures would be incorrect, which in turn would adversely affect funds for development and as natural corollary adversely affect the quality of development consequently the district’s economic development, which would further adversely impact on the district’s human security and development status,” the report breathlessly observed.
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LT. THEMRAY KASAR 3rd Death Anniversary
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Three years have gone by like a dream but your memories still remain fresh like the morning breeze, you are missed terribly every single day. Till we unite one day with the lord.
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kohIMa, February 3 (Mexn): The Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA), Christian Education Ministry has produced a music video entitled ‘Yisui Meimer II’. Rev. M. Asangba Pastor, KABA released the video at Kohima on February 2. A press release received here stated that this is a humble initiative of dialect preservation and promotion through music. Any profits raised will be a contribution of KABA children towards KABA Church building construction. The videos will be available with Christian Education teachers of KABA and at Rev. M. Asangba Pastor, KABA during the release of the music video entitled Bible House, Kohima, CLC Dimapur and ‘Yisui Meimer II’ on February 2. ABAM Book depot Mokokchung.
Horti officials upgrade knowledge on fruit crops
MeDZIPheMa, February 3 (Mexn): Three days trainers training on ‘Nursery management & quality planting material production of important fruit crops’’ was organized by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC, GoI, Medziphema at CIH, Medziphema from January 29 to 31 for the horticulture officials. The objective was to train officials to upgrade their knowledge and skills to produce superior quality diseases- free planting material, which is the basic requirement for establish-
ment of any fruit orchard. The inagural programmed was graced by Dr. Lallan Ram, Director, CIH where he exhorted the participants to utilize the skills they have learnt from the training in the field condition. He also reminded the participants that they were the interface between scientists and farmers. The resource persons Dr. R K Patel, Sr. Scientist, NRC on Litchi, Muzzaffarpur: Bihar and Dr. R A Ram, Principal Scientist, CISH, Lucknow imparted training on various aspects like
Basic principles of Nursery management and propagation techniques in Mango, Litchi, Cashew, Guava, Citrus and Passion fruit. Practical hands on demonstration on Budding, grafting, cutting, air layering, care & management of nursery plants were conducted at CIH farm nursery unit. The participants were also appraised on the various activities of the farm. The programme concluded with Certificate distribution along with reading materials to the participants by Dr. Lallan
Ram, Director, CIH. Feedback from the participants were also delivered and expressed their gratitude to the institute for conducting such intensive and practical oriented training programme and also requested the Director, CIH to conduct similar training programme. Altogether, 19 officials from the State horticulture department of Manipur, Nagaland and CIH attended the training programme. The programme was coordinated by Sentiyangla, Horticulture Specialsit, CIH.
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of road act and medical basic first aid during vehicle accident. On day 2 (February 4), PWD officials will enlighten road construction and cost of building roads, life of the metalled road, optimum care for the metalled road, penal provisions of the National Highway Act. Dr. John, RMO will talk on health precautions before and during journey, medical reasons for certain drivers not to drive (Color blindness, chronic heart patient, chronic nerve complication, chronic diabetics, epilepsy etc, drunken driving, STDs. Resource person from tourism department will brief cleanliness of vehicle, seating capacity, vehicle hire meaning, forgotten baggage/items of passenger or tourist, smoking, chewing of pan and tobacco, throwing or disposal of water while on the journey, personal hygiene of drivers and etiquettes of drivers. SDPO Kohima will highlight Cr. P.C, IPC, evidence act, consequence of other laws (NLTP, NSA, NDPS etc), for the driver and vehicle when used for the commission of crime or involved in a criminal case as a victim, minor acts/local laws and administrative orders.
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DC Mkg inform head of offices Mokokchung, February 3 (DIPr): Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso has notified to all head of offices in Mokokchung district to submit the list of all Government employees and vehicles to the office of the DC, Mokokchung on or before February 7. It is further informed that failure to furnish the exact and correct list shall be viewed seriously and disciplinary action shall be initiated under appropriate section of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
DC Zbto notifies on draft electoral roll
Zunheboto, February 3 (DIPr): Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto L. Akato Sema has informs the public that the list of amendments to draft Electoral Roll for the 31 to 36 Assembly Constituency, under Zunheboto district has been prepared with reference to 1.1.2014 as the qualifying date in accordance with the registration of electors rules 1960. A copy of the said roll together with the said list of amendments has been published and will be available for inspection at the DC office Zunheboto and all the polling stations.
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KUWA combined consultative meeting
DIMaPur, February 3 (Mexn): A combined consultative meeting of the office bearers of Kuzhami Welfare Association (KUWA) and affiliated village unit presidents and secretaries will be held on February 15 at 2:00 pm at the residence of Zülhiü Mero, Assistant Women Coordinator, KUWA, Diphupar-B Village. The Association general secretary Pretso Therie in a press release has requested all the representatives to attend the meeting without fail.
NUVC general meeting on Feb 15
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DIMaPur, February 3 (Mexn): The Naga United Village Council (NUVC) has conveyed a general annual meeting on February 15 at 10:00 am at the council hall. The Council has informed all the members concerned to attend the meeting positively.
Sumi Hoho emergency meeting on Feb 7
DIMaPur, February 3 (Mexn): Sumi Hoho has called an emergency meeting on February 7 at 10:00 am at Sumi Hoho Ki with representatives of Western Sumi Hoho, Eastern Sumi Sub Hoho, Northern Sumi Sub Hoho, Kohima Sumi Sub Hoho, leaders of all the Sumi Frontal Organisations and former Presidents of the Sumi Hoho. This was informed in a press release issued by Sumi Hoho Secretary, Vihuto Asumi.
Suruhuto road widening works in progress
Suruhuto, February 3 (DIPr): In view of the road widening works being carried out in SuruhutoMokokchung road via Longsa village there will be restriction of free movement of vehicles between Suruhuto town and Kholeboto village with effect from February 3 until further notice. The restricted hour is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Multi specialty camp conducted in Tizit
DIMaPur, February 3 (Mexn): Zion Hospital & Research Centre, Dimapur in collaboration with Department of Health & Family Welfare, Mon District celebrates 50 years of Statehood by organizing a free multi specialty camp on February 1 in Tizit PHC. In which curative services for specialties like medicine, surgery, gynae, paediatrics, ENT, dental, eye, skin/dermatology were provide under one umbrella, stated a press release. Dr. UK Konyak, Chief Medical Officer, Mon inaugurated the free multi specialty camp in the presence of the senior medical officers from Zion and district
People in large number gather for registration at Tizit PHC during the free multi specialty camp.
health society Mon. He also thanked the Zion Hospital & Research Centre for extending their help towards the people of Mon district.
Dr Tali LKR (Gastro), Dr Mhabemo (Dermatologist), Dr Atsungba Aier (Surgeon), Dr Athikho (Cardiologist), Dr Bovito
(Anesthesia), Dr Nishini (Radiologist), Dr Mhabeni (OG), Dr Akumtoshi (Paediatrician), Dr Phybemo (ENT), Dr Chingo (Den-
tal), Dr Leena (GDMO), Dr Aren (GDMO), Dr Chumdemo (GDMO), Dr Methna (GDMO), Dr Lhuveto Nyekha (GDMO), 13 nurs-
es, 4 pharmacist, 5 lab tech, 1 OT Tech, 1 ECG tech and other Tizit PHC and NRHM staff worked around the clock to extend all possible help to the patients in the camp. Total of 925 patients were examined. Out of which: 42 gastro, 100 paed, 57 skin, 82 ENT, 22 dental, 58 surgery (3 minor OT), 84 eye, 86 gynae, 109 radiology, 228 cardio, 57 medicine. Due to the public demand, the District Health Society, Mon extended the camp for the next day. On February 2, Dr Supongmenla Walling (RCH & UIP), along with five doctors examined 435 patients.
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Rahul meets protesters at Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI, FEbruary 3 (TNN): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday evening met students at Jantar Mantar who were holding a candlelight vigil for Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania. "My spirit and heart is with you. I am 100 percent with you," said Rahul Gandhi in a show of solidarity with these students. "You can expect very strict action against people who did this," he added. Talking to students from the north-east, Rahul Gandhi said, "Which India matters to you? Only one India matters to me where there is justice." "What has
happened is totally unacceptable," the Congress vice president said. Earlier on Monday, scores of students of Delhi University also staged a protest at the Arts Faculty building in North Campus demanding immediate arrest of the culprits in connection with the death of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania. The students, led by National Students' Union of India (NSUI), said if culprits are not soon arrested, they would intensify their agitation. Around 200 students from different colleges attempted to take out a protest march but Delhi Police personnel didn't allow
the them to do so. Thereafter, the students staged the protest at the Arts Faculty and demanded justice for 19-year-old Nido who was allegedly assaulted by some shopkeepers, which later led to his death in Lajpat Nagar area. "We have come here to demand justice for the student from the northeast. All DU students are with the parents of Nido. Police should immediately arrest the culprits responsible for this brutal death. If police fail to do so, hundreds of students would launch a serious protest against the police," said Amrish Ranjan Pandey, a spokesperson of NSUI.
NeWAK demands justice for Nido Tania KSO, AZSU condemn ‘racist’ killing
DImaPur, FEbruary 3 (mExN): Northeast Welfare Association of Karnataka (NeWAK), on February 2, held a rally at the Sir K.P Puttanna Chetty Hall, popularly known as Bangalore Town Hall, to offer condolences to the family members of late Nido Tania, the teenager from Arunachal Pradesh who recently died in Delhi following an assault. According to a press release issued by NeWAK, office bearers of NeWAK along with numerous people from the Northeast living in Bangalore, gathered at the Town Hall premises and demanded: “Justice for Late Nido Tania for being a victim of racism and lunch mob leading to his sad, tragic and unfortunate death in Delhi; The case of Nido, should be put in a fast track court so that there is no delay in meeting out justice to the perpetrators of this hate crime in the capital of India; A judicial probe into the way police handled the entire incident especially regarding the utter insensitivity and the lacklustre attitude of Delhi Police officials who left him back at the scene of crime.” NeWAK is also starting a signature campaign. The petition 'Justice for Nido Tania', will be handed over to president of India very soon after it is signed by people from Karnataka and Northeast living in Karnataka, the release added. Besides, it said, “NeWAK is also going to take up a long term cause of lack of awareness and complete ignorance amongst mainstream India when it comes to anything or in many cases everything regarding Northeast India.”
NPF not to field candidate in Arunachal Former IB chief on security issues in NE DImaPur, FEbruary 3 (NNN): The Naga Peoples Front (NPF) will not field its candidate in Arunachal Pradesh vis-a-vis the Lok Sabha poll. However, the party will support a regional political party of that state. An NPF source revealed to NNN today that the meeting in this connection is still on but "it is certain now that the NPF will not field its candidate in Arunachal Pradesh in the coming Lok Sabha election”. Last month, the NPF leaders and Students Union Movement of Arunachal Pradesh (SUMA) activists had a problem in Itanagar. Later, the NPF had dismissed
it as due to a communication gap the January 23 incident had occurred at Arunachal Pradesh Press Club (APC) premises. Meanwhile, NPF has reiterated that the party will definitely field its candidate in Manipur Outer Parliamentary seat. Manipur has two Lok Sabha seats-Inner (valley districts) and Outer (hill districts). The Manipur State unit of NPF had earlier said it would declare the name of its candidate by January end. However, till date no new development is seen. Sources from the Manipur State unit of NPF said they are busy consulting with other like-minded regional parties.
ImPHaL, FEbruary 3 (NNN): A critical political convention on AFSPA held here Monday decided to include the 'demand for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 from Manipur' in the key points of manifestoes of all political parties contesting the coming 16th Lok Sabha polls 2014 in the state. Representatives of all political parties exclusive of the state Congress also resolved to press their units in the state to persuade their Central leaders to further include the demand for repeal of of AFSPA in their respective election manifestoes. The convention also resolved to draw a roadmap to move on the floor of the Parliament the repeal of AFSPA by all MPs cutting across party lines.
The formal gathering, moderated by Prof Sadananda, secretary, Senior Citizens for Society, further decided to declare those political outfits as anti-people parties and to boycott them during the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls if they failed to stick to the above three key resolutions and implement them. Ksh Anandi, managing trustee, Just Peace Foundation (JPF) and H Ibotombi Khuman, convenor, Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) shared the dais at the meeting. CPI Manipur state council’s secretary, Dr M Nara, state JD (U) president, M Tombi, state CPI (M) secretary, Sharat Salam, and other delegates from various political parties also spoke on thr occasion.
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‘Maoists trying to set up bases in upper Assam’
GuWaHaTI, FEbruary 3 (PTI): The Centre on Monday claimed that the Maoist extremists were focusing to set up bases in upper Assam, close to international border and this could create a "serious strategic security complication" to northeastern states. Addressing a two-day seminar organised by the CDPS here, National Security Advisory Board member P C Haldar said that foreign forces inimical to India's interest may use the Maoists as pawn to fulfill their agenda. "In the northeast, Maoists' focus is on areas in upper Assam and a few pockets in the interior areas to set up bases. The choice of upper Assam and the adjoining areas assume added significance because of its proximity to international border and traditional ingress-egress routes of armed groups of
the region to their bases in Myanmar," he said. "Maoists' presence in this sensitive region has the potential of creating a serious strategic security complication," Haldar added. Usually Maoists are attracted towards areas that allow an operational advantage due to jurisdictional division, he added. The northeast has a history of trans-border dimension to its militancy problem and "the possibility of forces inimical to India using Maoists as a pawn would have to be factored in by the security establishment," he added. Haldar also pointed out that there were reports of Maoists trying to forge links with existing armed
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ImPHaL, FEbruary 3 (NNN): The Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO) Delhi and the All Zeliangrong Students Union, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSU-AMN) termed the killing of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania in Delhi as barbaric and horrific incident. While condemning the incident, AZSU president Pamei Tingenlung blamed the state governments of the north east region saying that lack of good educational institutions, less job opportunity and law and order problems, have compelled the people of the region to throng the national capital. Tingenlung said Nido Tania's case was not the first and it is not going to be the last. He asked the Central government as well as the north eastern state governments to address the matter urgently. Meanwhile, representatives of KSO, Delhi took part in the agitation against racist attacks on the northeast people at Lajpat Nagar (South Delhi) on Saturday. The agitation was organized by the Arunachal Students’ Union Delhi.
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rior rural areas send their children to study? The main aim and vision of RMSA is to provide quality education available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 14 – 18 years. This is totally denial and deprivation of the rights of the students studying in these schools. This utterly senseless decision of the Govt. is nothing but a massacre of the generation. This decision is not what the Hon’ble Education Minister had said in his speech when he took over the Dept. Where is the question of nil performance of these Schools? Their students must have passed class-9 board examination and so, been promoted to class-10. Basing on their good performance they must have been selected by NSBSE in their class-10 selection examination to write HSLC examination in February, 2014. These newly upgraded High schools are yet to show their performance in HSLC examination. What about those High Schools which were upgraded in the 1st batch under RMSA in the year 200910 or those that were upgraded by the govt of Nagaland earlier? Why none of those schools were in the list of the recent effect if the Dept. is really carrying out its exercise as said. If the NBSE is advised not to ac-
he headline in the first page of Eastern Mirror in its 12th January, 2014 issue which read, ‘Red Flag for zero performing schools,’ caught the attention of its readers. It carried the news of the impending Government’s policy to overhaul in the educational system from cleansing bogus teachers to relegating nil performance of the Govt. High schools and Middle Schools in order to improve the quality of education. Truly but surprisingly in the following week, notice for downgrade of 129 newly upgraded Govt. High Schools in Nagaland by NBSE started reaching the office of the affected schools which came as a big shock to the affected Schools, students and the parents alike. In the infamous notice of the NBSE it was mentioned that the NBSE would not accept the enrolment of the students of class-9 & 10 from all the newly upgraded high schools until the Govt. /RMSA notify as recognized or fullfledged high schools. Needless to mention the negative impact this notice has caused to the students, parents and all the affected schools alike. Did the Govt., Dept or NBSE not think of the future of the students who have taken admission in these schools before issuing such order? Where would the poor parents especially in the inte-
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cept the enrolment of students from these newly upgraded High Schools because their recognition is still under process, then why these Schools were upgraded and were allowed to take admission of students in class-9 and calss-10 during the previous academic years. Who will answer these questions; Govt of Nagaland or Education Dept. Or Is RMSA responsible for all this mess or is it NBSE? In the last winter Assembly session, on 17th December, 2013, Shri CM Chang, Hon’ble Minister for School Education furnished to the House that 496 schools were upgraded under RMSA and SSA and 1464 teacher post were sanctioned by the Ministry of Human Resource, GOI and received sanction of R 94,18,67,730 which was credited to School Education Dept Accounts from SSA, while R 2424.05 lakhs for the same from 2009-10 upto October 2013 under RMSA. According to sources from RMSA, it is said that Nagaland State had received grant of R 8325.97 lakhs from Ministry of Human Resource Development for implementation of RMSA in the State during the year 2011-12 which is the highest among the eight northeastern States. The fund so received is certainly for High schools under RMSA including these 129 newly upgraded and recently downgraded
able theoretical and practical knowledge attained through this course. Out of a total 48 candidates, 2 were yet to complete 18 years and 4 students were over 40 years. Those, below 18 years were advised to wait till they complete 18 years but assured placement and 4 candidates who were over 40 years were offered Supervisory posts. One of the successful students, Trupti Kharbade, lost her husband just before the commencement of this Course has a story to tell. A widow and a mother of 2 girls now, she dedicated
this success to her late husband with a sense of joy and fulfillment, whose final wish was for her to “stand on her own feet”. With this achievement, IGNOU has been able to make a breakthrough of job placement of these tribal students in the backward district of Gadchiroli. This is first time that any University has conducted campus selection interviews. This was stated in a press release issued by Dr. T. Iralu Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre-20 Kohima: Nagaland.
State Level Media Coordination Committee constituted
Kohima, February 3 (DiPr): The Government of Nagaland has constituted a State Level Media Coordination Committee with the following objectives: To promote better interface, coordination and cooperation between the government and media
as well as among the media fraternity in the interest of public service; to discuss and share issues of public interest concerning the state of Nagaland which are required to be highlighted through media; to share information, concerns and problems faced
by the Fourth Estates. The State Level Media Coordination Committee shall comprise of the following members: Commissioner & Secretary/ Secretary, IPR – Chairman; Station Director, AIR Kohima; Station Director, DDK Kohima; Field Pub-
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t was interesting reading Kedo’s The Happiness Of God in Morung Express, Feb 3, 2014. It reminded me of two teachings: first, that there was no laughter in the world. No one knew how to laugh. On funny sights and events they just expressed, ‘pvudukro ke, ke,ke ’. Humanity then decided to buy laughter. They bought it for a Mithun that gave them liberty to laugh as they liked as they continue today. This is from Kyong folktale which perhaps the other tribes tell in their versions as well. One may wonder why the most priced sacrificial animal among the Naga tribes was paid for laughter. The readers may not rush in connecting this ancient tribal story (from their collective unconscious?) with Jesus the greatest sacrificial Savior who gave humanity a religion of Joy. However, the analogy can be heuristic. Many people seem to have written about the redemptive power of laughter or the laughter of God. I remember a friend asking me many years ago if Jesus ever laughed in his association with his friends. I told her that Jesus, for sure, would not be a person with insecure feeling, dejected, or grave at all times. He was certainly a humorous Savior and Lord. If he was a person of grave disposition and temperament only he would not have attracted so many people, especially among the simple folks of Galilee who must have been arrested not only Y. Hewoto Awomi, by the words of salvation but also by the Ex-Minister humorous way it was presented. People
High Schools. Sources from these schools revealed that the Dept. did neither deploy any teacher for secondary classes nor grant any fund for High School infrastructures to any of these newly upgraded high schools. Then, where have this huge amount sanctioned by RMSA gone? On what head this money being spent? The public of Nagaland in general and the students in particular want the answer from the Govt. and the Dept. What is RMSA, Nagaland Education Mission Society doing? Is it not the duty of NEMS to ask account from the implementing dept. or monitor judicious utilization of RMSA fund for that matter? Where are the Students’ organizations like NSF and ENSF at this time of students’ crisis when the people’s govt. is in a senseless generation massacre spree? Why no Hohos or civil organisations are voicing out for the future of the students. Everyone should come out boldly and voice out against this heartless action of the Govt including the Education Dept and NBSE which is jeopardising the future of our generation. The govt. must immediately revoke this order before it is too late!
licity Director; two office bearers of Nagaland Press Association; representative of Press Clubs; PROs of Police/Home Department; PROs of Defence Units; Media & Communication Adviser to CM; and Director IPR – Member Secretary.
who surmise Jesus as a humor filled Lord often say he would have surely laughed, at least smiled on his friend’s remark on his enforcement of the better wine at the end contrary to the custom. The Gospel writers found no space and time to record but perhaps Jesus addressed those who always rushed for food and filled themselves first, leaving those in the last queue with the lesser quality. When he called his followers ‘white washed tombs’ the intent must have been more than a direct judgment and condemnation though a blast of laughter following the remark is not recorded. If his followers had not recognized His voice they would not have continued following Him when he described their nominal religiosity saying they strain out gnats but swallow camels. As Jesus sat with the simple folks for several rounds of discourse and told many stories there certainly must have been many such humorous remarks made to pierce their hearts, to lighten their spirits to not only tuck the truth he communicated to them but also cement their friendship. If we take Jesus as one who gave us a religion of Joy, Jesus, and for that matter, God the Father, must have been a happy God, as Kedo Peseiye holds. Let us thank for making such a costly sacrifice himself to give us joy and happiness. Ezamo Murry Jorhat
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Anthology Review
Magic Quill
100% placement of IGNOU tribal students
Kohima, February 3 (mexN): The IGNOU has added another feather to its cap by achieving 100% placement for its students who underwent Certificate in Home Based Health Care (CHBHC). This is a special achievement because these successful students are tribal students belonging to the backward district of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra under IGNOU Regional Centre Nagpur. The Employer, Care Hospital, Nagpur conducted the interviews and were overwhelmed with the quality of IGNOU students with their commend-
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In a rizzle softly It fell out of the sky Then in a steady drizzle The ominous clouds begat A pit and a pat Pit pat pit pat pit Into a pitter patter patter Then snatching the tides by The hips hurled waves After wave crashing To shore in foamy death Suddenly the storm cascading Like a hundred drummers Rising to a crescendo On the tin roofs Hammer out the terror Of the rain as it rides On the crest of a gale With the howling winds Close at hand Then as quickly as It had come With a pitter patter pitter Pat pit pat it Flew away on the Heels of the fleeing clouds.
Ayangti Longkumer. Cyberwit.net, 2014. 87 Pages.
yangti Longkumer’s Magic Quill is an anthology consisting of one hundred poems which are divided onto five sections. All the poems are well crafted and it ranges from romanticist to contemporary take. The preface of the anthology begins with the poem titled, ‘Magic Quill’ which ignites an interest in the readers from the beginning itself. She has taken into consideration variety of subjects; the essence of it lies in its brevity and spontaneity. The younger generation is often considered indifferent to poems but Ayangti Longkumer has created indeed magic through her poems. For all the poetry lovers, this book should not be missed, it is a must book to buy. And with Valentine’s Day and other occasions on the way, this book will
be a perfect gift for your nearer and dearer ones. For all those you do not know Ayangti Longkumer, here is a short introduction- She is a freelancer, blogger, novelist and has written numerous articles for newspapers. Apart from these, she loves to write essays and short stories. ‘Magic Quill’ is her first anthology of poems. She has previously written a novel titled The Winning Story. She is a resident of Dimapur, Nagaland and currently, she is residing in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. You can grab a copy of Magic Quill from Cyberwit site, Amazon USA, Amazon India, Infibeam, Ombooks etc. Manoze Khadka New Delhi (Manoj.khadkac@gmail.com)
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verybody seems to be having a sigh of relief as the roads now are being repaired on a full-scale warfooting especially in Dimapur town. Thanks to the R&B department and our honorable minister who is being in person himself to supervise all the ongoing works and has proved all his critics wrong by showing everyone that he’s a man of his words, a man of action. Actions do indeed speak louder than our words. After every negativity comes some positivity, the cycle goes on and on and in a modern society various priorities has to be adapted to the changing times, keeping road safety measures in this matter. After the repair works being done comes now a spurt in road accidents due to rash and negligent driving and failure to put some longterm control on over-speeding, underage and overage driving, driving under influence (DUI) be it alcohol or drug. The administration and the traffic deptt. should take due consideration and place some speed-breakers in places where frequent accidents takes place or in sensitive areas such as schools, colleges, churches, main junctions etc. A recent road-hazard about two weeks ago ironically just after some days after the Road Safety Week ,where a non-local vegetable seller was ran-over by a truck in 4th mile highway area and its photos of which were being circulated on social networking sites almost made me start retching seeing all the body parts, limbs and organs lying scattered on the road. Not any week passes by without some road mishap of different degrees of casualty. So we ought to really work soon on some precautionary measures not only for our own safety but as well as others too. I remember an accident which happened some years ago on a New Year’s Eve when two young boys who were going back home from a church service while pushing their scooter on a side after having some mechanical defect on this same highway were run-over and killed by a speeding Bolero from behind. Many countless mishaps of small and medium vehicles ramming into stationery trucks or buses on highway are very common and
sure will lost count. These are not just some stray accidents or incidents or some matter to be taken in a lighter vein but should teach us some lessons about being safe on our roads. There are some rules not to put speed-breakers or speedbumps on highways for efficiency and to keep proper momentum of traffic movement yet around the town area some urgent steps need to be taken. Some of the most accidentprone areas where frequent accidents, some of which are often fatal, takes place almost every day or the other are; 1. Dhobinala to DC court junction, especially the Shamrock hospital and the West P.S. stretch till the firing areas, Duncan-FellowshipPWD-Supply colony junction areas with the line-autos carrying over loads of passengers and speeding. 2. City Tower to DC court junction, especially the Zinyu Gas Agency junction and the Nagaland Post office areas, Metro hospital junction, Notun Basti junctions area via the Morung Express office areas where every vehicles of different types and army convoy trucks and buses are always on full-speed with no one to monitor .The Lengrijan junction, popularly known as the Emleeghas junction too is growing risky for children with a new montessori school being established and number of vehicles increasing daily. 3. Khermahal traffic point to the old fly-over near Tragopan Hotel. Army trucks and buses moving to-and fro from the transit camp near the Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church banging and crashing on vehicles are a regular scene in this area. 4. The Walford area stretch from the Burma Camp traffic point via Dr.Belho’s clinic to the Supermarket junction. Vehicles speeding in this spot is really a fearsome matter for the residents. 5. The NH-29 stretch from Purana Baazar to Chumukedima where the maximum number of accidents and casualties takes place very often. Traffic points need to be built in Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Diphupar-gate,
Green park junction areas as in the case of Central jail junction. Other by lanes and bottlenecks of various localities are no exceptions, of course. What attributes to the majority of the road accidents here in our place can be contributed solely to the factor of rash and negligent driving and mainly driving under influence as one officer friend in the transport deptt. told me while having a chat about this topic. While the least and hardly can be blamed on mechanical which do rarely happens but not so in most of these cases. We cannot any longer linger on old-wives tales believing that these roads and highways are haunted by ghosts and evil-spirits. Makes one wonder how some private individuals and influential people can put up these speed-breakers in front of their private gates of their residence but yet the authorities do not put it in some accident-prone main roads where heavy vehicular traffic movements and commuting takes place daily. Sometime ago, I inquired a foreman of a prominent contractor/supplier in Nepali Basti link-road who has put up not even one but two speed-breakers in front of his gate, as it was causing much nuisance for commuters in that particular narrow link-road where many vehicles used it as a passage to escape from the town’s traffic snarls especially during the school hours, he coolly replied that they had been granted permission by an engineer of the deptt. for their goods-laden trucks. This is just another one of a many instances in many colonies. Whether it is only about safety or for their own convenience should also be looked after by the concerned authorities as many localities have countless of these speed-bumps at every unnecessary places to serve their own interest. Places around many Montessori schools like the Hope Academy and Don Bosco School where heavy traffic is experienced need some speed-breakers for the safety of school going children. I have witnessed myself many accidents in this place where I even had one sometime back when one biker sped in from the by-lane of the River-belt colony like in some
moto-crossing race who nearly knocked some school going children and crashed into my car. It was fortunate no human casualty took place. Zebracrossings should be start using in our roads to give safety to our pedestrians. One such near Holy Cross School and Deluxe Point Bata Charali have already vanished. Needless to say, our drivers here seems to be the most impolite and are always in some hurry as they cannot even hardly put their foot on the brake-pedal for some few seconds and let some pedestrians pass by or when some vehicles wanting to come from their parking spot our everhurry drivers cannot let them peacefully even though there is a heavy traffic jam right in front. They will obviously be polite and courteous enough only when they want your parking spot. Funny but true. Ladies may dislike reading this but seems they are more ahead in terms of impoliteness and roadrage. I once was very amused while waiting for a refill in a petrol pump, a lady who seems to be from an affluent background, judging from the way she dressed and the swanky expensive car she was driving, screeched in on full speed at the filling station and started honking her car horn non-stop at every cars and autos that was in front to move aside who were even there before her .A worker there sardonically remarked ‘Here comes our Maharani Gayatri Devi’ and everyone was having a hearty laugh. Money sure can never buy class or some etiquette .Wish it does in times like this. Many prominent schools in the heart of the town do not allow the vehicles of their school children inside their campuses while dropping or picking them or park them due to numerous reasons like causing accidents, disturbances due to honking of horns during class hours and endangering the students. But should a proper time be set and different entry-exit gates be made so that much of the Dimapur’s traffic snarls will be relieved at least to some extend but it depends upon the administration to look into the matter. Around the main town area there is not much need for these speed-breakers as most
of the time traffic congestion is present for the whole day and it will make matters worse without the constant pace of vehicular movements. Comes night time, then our wannabes Schumachers and Hamiltons after some hours of heavy partying, binge drinking in all the countless bars and pubs of our ‘Dry-state’ takes the scene making their nocturnal presence felt by heavy sounding exhaust engines breaking the neighbourhood sound barriers and making our roads into their race-course roads not putting only others life at risk but disturbing the whole peaceful sleeping community. Many a times, they are responsible for the damaging of the road dividers and also ending up in hospitals for stitches and bandages. To add to the woes, every little junction seems to becoming a parking-zone for autorickshaws, tata-mobiles and mal-autos adding our traffic jams more and more and where different types of scratches, grazes, dents and cuts are now experienced by every car owners and it is not just the big cities one needs to be there to get all these marks and spots for free. Instead of becoming a means of transport and communication, these autos seems to be overtaking the town’s population itself and becoming more of a nuisance than a means of convenience. Some limit of their permits should be also taken into consideration by the transport deptt. Regular checking of driving licenses, proper vehicular documents, breath-analyzers, enforcing speed limits to curb road accidents and proper implementation of road-safety measures needs to be done at the earliest to make one safe when one goes out of home. Using of mobile phones during driving has been responsible for many accidents and it seems to be impossible to check this menace even after some court ruling. Drivers should opt for hands-free devices while driving for the safety of everyone. Playing very loud music in cars also distracts many drivers and some years back the Delhi Police has termed this as ‘Attention-Seeking Act’ which is responsible for many car-crashes as the music diverts most of the driver’s concentration.
According to the International Transport Forum the chances for survival for an unprotected pedestrian hit by a vehicle diminish rapidly at speeds greater than 30 km/hr whereas for motorists it is 50 km/hr for side impacts while for head-on collisions it is 70 km/hr. A report published by the WHO in 2004 , a decade back, said that more than one million people are killed every year in road accidents and over 50 million injured in traffic collisions. Most of these mishaps occur in developing countries and more than half of it could have been prevented had some safety measures were properly implemented. And in the present decade statistics sure is increasing with the population and number of vehicles increasing. Speed limits should be properly enforced by putting speed-traps or speed cameras by vigilantes and concerned authorities. It is said that road designs affects the severity of human injuries and fatality as it have a great impact on vehicular speed and movement. For pedestrians also, proper raised side-walks with good width will ensure more safety. Vehicle indicator lights, brake lights, reverse lamps, parking lights and wipers must be properly inspected at regular intervals to prevent accidents. Also use of dipper at nights should be made certain by properly educating drivers and having a civic sense by every one of us. Overtaking seems to be the necessary-evil in many of the road mishaps and our VIPs and their escorts are the best rowdies on roads. Many of them think the roads belong and were built for them alone. A traffic cop in Meghalaya was awarded for fining the Governor’s car for stopping at a no-parking area some decades back. Can our cops too be like that? A home guard police on duty on his daily round once ran after a Scorpio with a headlight which had crossed a ‘NoEntry’ sign near the Durga Mandir sometime back and made it turn back. When he was offered some good cash by the VIP and his PS to let them go, the honest and the brave cop said ‘Sir, I maybe poor but my salary is enough for me and my family’. Can our other cops top that? Surely he deserves an award
too. Use of high-powered halogen bluish lamps are banned as it cause invisibility on cars coming from opposite directions so it should be made sure no one uses them lest it caused accidents. In many places smoking and drinking are banned while driving but it seems to be more increasing here in our place day by day but no one bothers. With easy to buy used cars at very cheap rates flooding our local dailies and also ever-ready to sell parked alongside our highways any one can sit behind the wheels if you have the dough at the cost of endangering other’s lives. With the easy availability of car loans by the banks competing among themselves so is our increase in traffic maladies. With very narrow roads in our towns of which half or two-third is used for parking purpose, needless to say about our civic sense, all thanks to our sense of civility and self-discipline many park their cars almost in the middle of the roads. The allowing of trucks, oil-tankers etc. during the rush hour especially during the school and office going time should be revised. Cities like Shillong and other hill-towns who have narrow roads allow them to enter the main crowded town roads only at a special timing, i.e, after 9 pm and before 6 am. Even the North-east cities Guwahati, Imphal and Shillong have started building parking lots. If space permits ,our highways should have utility areas by the side of the roads for stop-over and other purposes as our autos seems to make random stoppage and rush in whenever and wherever they please making accidents highly inevitable. As shortage of man-power in our state seems to be a main reason to enforce all rules and regulations, let us all be responsible citizens and work for the common good. With no plans in near future for making parkinglots, ‘only walk-zones’, mandatory basement parking spaces for roadside buildings and encroachment of sidewalks and footpaths due to our selfishness the problems seems to be only getting worst. The daily increasing number of road-accidents is indeed a worrisome trend as everybody uses roads to commute and ply. Jonah Achumi, Dimapur
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Senior citizens concerned by Animal Welfare Fortnight concludes prevailing situation in Nagaland Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Nagaland Senior Citizen Forum (NSCF) held an emergency meeting on January 31 last, where it had a threadbare discussion on situations prevailing in the state. The discussion was held with special attention to cases in Dimapur and Kohima districts in the recent past, and killing of innocent civilians and arsons in Rengma Naga inhabited places of Assam. The Forum expressed shock to observe the “undesirable and unthinkable” turn of events. They vehemently condemned the January 12 rape incident in Dimapur; abduction and inhuman torture of a pregnant woman by
one woman accompanied by three male accomplices in Kohima on January 17; rape of a housewife at her residence by unidentified men after tying up her husband and children at Darogapathar, Dimapur on January 18. “The Forum is taken aback to know how much abominable acts could take place in a so-called Christian state pre-dominantly occupied by Christian populace be it Dimapur or the rest of the state,” stated NSCF secretary S. Ghunakha Swu in a release. “However, the Forum is of the sincere view that good sense will prevail and such senseless acts will become things of the past through the believer’s
prayers and individual soul searching for repentance.” The Forum also sincerely regretted to “see the ugly turn of events in which a businessman Helal Uddin was killed in his shop at Naga Bazar Kohima on January 20” and strongly condemned the incident, while praying that God gives strength and comfort to the deceased’s family. Further, the Forum appealed the respective district administration and investigating authorities to carry out swift enquiries without fear or favour and take exemplary actions against all the culprits to discourage such acts from being repeated.
Homeless State medical board constituted woman found dead Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): A homeless woman was found dead in the street in Dimapur on February 2. The identity of the deceased, believed to be around 50 years of age, could not be ascertained. Police said that the body was found at the footpath, near SBI Bazaar Branch, Dhobinala junction at around 12:00 pm on Sunday. Cause of death could not be ascertained, but it was suspected that illhealth must have been a cause. The body was taken to the district hospital morgue.
Kohima, February 3 (Dipr): State Medical Board, consisting the following officers, has been constituted for the purpose of confirmation, invalidation, commutation of pension etc in respect of gazetted officers of the State government as well as Central Government staff posted in Nagaland: 1. Principal Director - Chairman 2. Managing Director NHAK - Member Secretary 3. Medical Specialist NHAK - Member 4. Eye Specialist NHAK - Member 5. Surgical Specialist NHAK - Member 6. M&G Specialist NHAK - Member (In case of lady officer being a candidate) 7. ENT Specialist NHAK - Member
The Medical Board will be held on the following date in the office chamber of Managing Director, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) as shown below: 1. 04th Feb 2014 (1st Board) 10:00 a.m. 2. 06th May 2014 (2nd Board) 10:00 a.m. 3. 05th Aug 2014 (3rd Board) 10:00 a.m. 4. 04th Nov 2014 (4th Board) 10.00 a.m. All the Heads of Department are requested to send the name (s) and particulars of intending candidates for the above purpose, for which he/she desires to appear before the Board, to the Managing Director, NHAK before 7 days of the scheduled date as indicated above. Candidate coming to appear the Board directly without prior information to the Managing Director, NHAK will be summarily rejected. This was notified by Directorate of Health & Family Welfare.
Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): The annual Animal Welfare Forthnight, celebrated all over the country in the month of January has come to a close. 2014 is the golden jubilee year for the annual event. Nagaland also commemorated the event by conducting a series of activities aimed at generating awareness on animal welfare issues. In Dimapur, the department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry commemorated the two-week long event beginning January 14. It concluded on February 3. The valedictory function was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference hall with animal rights activists and representatives from government departments in attendance. MLA and Advisor, NBDA, Dr. Longrineken was the chief guest. The
Deputy Commissioner Dimapur and the Superintendent of Police were also in attendance. According to the office of the District Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, the programme was organised to create a platform for animal rights activism by forming Animal Welfare Organisation and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A veterinarian before plunging into politics, Dr. Longrineken, in his address stated that the attitude of people, Nagas in particular, towards animals has been changing. Commenting about his observation over the years, he said there was once a time when pet and livestock owners did not even want to spend cash for vaccines. But now, it is not so, he said. Recounting his experience as a vet and
an animal rights activist, he described animal welfare activism as an “infectious” activity, and that which must be put to good use. “It is a job where you may not get anything in return... it is a job where you need to sacrifice but in the end, it is satisfying.” Deputy Commissioner N. Hushili Sema called for active support and coordination between NGOs and the citizens for spreading the love of animals among Nagas. Stating that rearing animals is like taking care of children, the DC said animal welfare societies and activists should target the young to spread awareness on animal welfare, while adding that the church would be a good platform. She further called for concerted effort between animal welfare societies and veterinary professionals.
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Banks employees call 48-hr strike Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Bank employees, under the banner United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), have called a 48-hour all India bank strike on February 10 and 11, 2014 to press their demands for early wage revision. The strike was called following an unsuccessful meeting between UFBU and Indian Bank Association (IBA). A press release issued by convenor, UFBU Nagaland informed that UFBU had a meeting with IBA agents to the Government of India on January 27, 2014 demanding “immediate wage revision due from November 2012, and stop foreign banking policy.” However, the release stated, “Despite our best efforts from the employees with the IBA to hammer out and improve their offer for further negotiations to settle the issue at the earliest, IBA remained adamant.” In view of the rigid approach of IBA, UFBU decided to revive the agitation, it added. Further, the release informed that the bank employees will stage a demonstration all over the country on February 6.
JYO volunteers to camp at Mt Japfu
Kohima, February 3 (mexN): Jotsoma Youth Organisation (JYO) will be sending around thousand volunteers to camp around Mount Japfu to monitor the forest fire on the peak until the fire is brought under control. A press release issued by JYO president Neibulie Nakhro and its secretary Kenei Senotsu informed that JYO volunteers had been assisting the administration/forest department for the last two-three days to contain the wild fire at Mt. Japfü, but since the fire could not be brought under control, JYO decided to send around thousand volunteers.
Action Committee demands return of Rengma children Dimapur, February 3 (mexN): Rengma Students’ Union, Dimapur (RSUD) and Rengma Youth Organization, Dimapur (RYOD) have set up an Action Committee to investigate the case of those children who were taken from Shantipur relief camps, Assam to various districts of Nagaland to work as domestic helps. A press release issued by RSUD president, David Magh and RYOD president, Tenyinilo Kent informed that the MLA Khriehu Liezietsu, advisor, New & Renewable Energy & Music Task Force & chair- Action Committee during its man DPDB Kohima awards financial assistance to a student. The MLA gave Rs. 5000 meeting decided that action each to 200 students under his constituency, 10th NA-I A/C, from Local Area Develop- will be initiated against those families or individuals who ment Fund at his private residence on February 1.
hesitate to return the children of Rengma Nagas living in Rengma Hills, Assam as directed by Rengma Hoho. The Hoho had given a one week’s time frame from January 2431 to the people concerned to return the children. The Action Committee will be doing the rounds of those homes for which it has solicited the co-operation of all concerned by handing over the children. Public may contact the following Action Committee members with regard to the case: Gwalo Kemp – 8575494310; Ayhunlo Tep – 8974018297; David Magh – 8575147827.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express TuEsDAy 4 FEbruAry 2014 vol. IX IssuE 32
Where do we go?
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here will we go? Or where are we going? These questions keep burdening the Naga heart that yearns to see Nagas live together in peaceful coexistence with dignity and respecting others. This yearning wants an end to the vicious cycle that is tearing down the society and its values apart. The negative forces apparent in everyday happenings include the usual suspects of suspicion, distrust, hate, jealousy, disrespect . . . This cycle continues to perpetuate itself in a situation where most people are just trying to survive. It is time to seriously ponder where Nagas are going as a people. Naga history does provide a rich legacy of interdependence, a shared political identity, common human values of respect and dignity. This helps to lay the foundation that will build an understanding in which a path to the future is guided by a shared value-based vision. The histories of the different peoples that constitute the Naga political nation are filled with stories of many ordinary men and women who strived for the well-being and common good of the people in extra-ordinary ways. Where are they? And where are we going? What is needed is a sincere commitment of straight talk through dialogue. This process would revolve around the greater public good and common interest, which means ending the influence of narrow and personal interest representing the powers that be. An open process of dialogue can lead to articulating Naga values with an emphasis on ethics and based on critical thinking. It implies transcending parochial institutions and civil religion without distorting the issues that affect the daily lives of the people. This self-realization requires a conscious move away from the adversarial politics, and to replace it with a commitment to statesmanship which responds to the people’s aspirations. If present Nagas are to have a future and believe that it will be one of hope, the responsibility lies in today’s generation not to just live quietly, but to actively pursue the values that will make them live!
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Marie Dennis Source: Sojourners
When the Fighting Stops
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ARIE-LOUISE IS a 34-year-old single mother of three living in Bujumbura, the capital of the southeast African nation of Burundi. When she was 15 years old, she joined a rebel movement during the civil war in her country. “Following my demobilization,” she said, “my family welcomed me back warmly, but my neighbors did not think much of me. I still go around with a firearm ... Even my old friends find it hard to trust me. I have been branded because I am a female ex-combatant.” Around the world, several armed conflicts are showing signs of winding down, at long last—there is renewed hope that the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo will stop fighting; the government and the FARC rebels in Colombia are making progress in negotiations toward peace after 65 years of civil war; the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have agreed on a pact to end the fighting. These events bring into focus the tremendous challenge of reintegrating former combatants into society. The process is especially difficult when they have been forced to commit atrocities against their own people. Think of Guatemala, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia, to name just a few. The unique characteristics of each conflict make generalizations difficult, but in the stabilization and peace-building process, attention must be given to a complex of transitional justice issues, such as truth-telling and accountability for human rights violations. Other important factors include disarmament, the reintegration and rehabilitation of former combatants, security sector reform, economic justice and jobs, gender equality, the impact of the armed conflict on children (including child soldiers), and the political context. Previous experience with formal Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs in DR Congo, the Philippines, and Colombia make the difficulties clear. Despite the fact that the multi-country program from 2002 to 2009 in the DR Congo region was one of Africa’s most ambitious and complex, it failed to stem the violence; numerous armed groups are still mobilized, and the fighting continues. In the Philippines, DDR was so closely associated with the government’s counter-insurgency techniques that it has become an almost-useless tool. And in Colombia, despite a highly developed program, many of the roots of the conflict have remained and the conflict has endured. Marie-Louise, the single mother in Burundi, participated in a program sponsored by Pax Christi for the reintegration of ex-combatants in Africa’s Great Lakes region. There, local Pax Christi groups created “listening communities” as small discussion and support groups where ex-combatants could tell their stories to find the resources necessary for social reintegration into their local community, and “welcoming communities” of prominent members of society to ease the strained relationship between ex-combatants and local populations. Based on the experience of this program, Pax Christi believes it is crucial that civil society and communitybased organizations are included in the design of any demobilization and reintegration process and made the following recommendations: 1. Strengthen the psycho-social dimension of the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration process. 2. Fully support social and economic reintegration and foster the sustainable development of entire communities. 3. Acquire in-depth knowledge and act with respect for the social and cultural context. 4. Integrate permanent civic education in the process to foster a population of well-informed, educated, and active citizens. 5. Act in strict cooperation with civil society and community leaders. 6. Inform the public about such programs in order to transform the perspectives and attitudes of those who must welcome ex-combatants and live with them. 7. Support reform of the security sector, including the army, police, and justice personnel, with an emphasis on respect for human rights and meeting the needs of the population. 8. End the illicit trafficking of small arms between countries and within countries.
What does it take to reintegrate combatants into society?
This “whole community” approach to the reintegration of ex-combatants can enable Marie-Louise and others like her to break the cycle of violence and begin to rebuild their lives in increasingly welcoming communities.
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Tshweu Moleme
SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH COMPLEX
Locating youth in a complicated youth-state relationship Faced with high unemployment and widespread social ills, South Africa’s youth are ambivalent towards the state, and emerging as increasingly independent of it. What does this tell us about the present climate and possible outcomes of South Africa’s fast approaching elections?
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s some conventions might suggest, political parties and the state have, for quite some time, considered themselves to reign supreme over South Africa’s youth. This might be changing as the youth demographic has become diverse; in politics, attitudes (as polls show), ideas, youth culture and so on. In their new era of enlightenment, the youth are growing independent of the state. However, as we will discover, this group (aged 14-35) remain ambivalent and, for that reason, they will need to fix their relationship with the political establishment. With the 2014 general election approaching, the country is thought to be falling short on youth political participation, particularly in chambers of power. The most youthful and perhaps best recognized face in South Africa’s parliament, might be that of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko. Unfortunately, her influence and political status have not really attracted a solid base of support among many of South Africa’s young, who are outside the corridors of parliament. In light of imminent elections, Ms. Mazibuko will need to address perceptions of her and her party. One very common perception is that of the DA as a “white” or “apartheid” party. Consequently, the deficit has been filled by a charismatic and youth-popular former African National Congress Youth League’s firebrand leader, Julius Malema, who has just reemerged with a recently registered political party of his own, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). According to some recent polls, the EFF is seen as the favoured alternative for many African youths. Such backing presents a strong case for the EFF to declare their electoral run in the 2014 poll, as they continue to grow in popularity, particularly among this group. First, and perhaps the most delicate area of concern, is the state-youth relationship. Unfortunately, post-apartheid South Africa’s so called “born free(s)” youth, are not that free of problems and challenges. Yes, a few do prosper, but a much bigger number continue to encounter serious challenges such as high unemployment and other social ills, leading to friction between the country’s youth and its state. If left unattended, these challenges could pose major roadblocks for South Africa’s way forward. Youth attitudes towards the state and its institutions, appear to be complicated, resulting in what we might identify as a state-youth wedge issue. A growing number of the youth are now politically self-sustaining – a surprising but well understood and vibrant shift that is, albeit slowly, now pulling away from the state and the African National Congress (ANC). While it is too early to tell, preliminary signs would suggest the newly formed EFF to be se-
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n its first month since winning 28 assembly seats in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership is on a roller coaster, facing challenges from within and outside. While AAP has been able to revolutionize the way a newly-appointed government works and taken some bold steps like announcing free water, reduced power tariff, initiating anti-corruption measures and creating a nursery admission helpline, it is worth looking at the challenges it faces. The AAP leadership might have expected a close scrutiny of its promises, actions and mis-steps from its ally, the Congress, and the opposition BJP. It might have envisaged more brickbats for actions than bouquets for good work. However, it might not have imagined the magnitude. Despite a series of quick actions, the new kid on the political block earned public wrath for irresponsible actions, immature utterances and limited alignment of the core team on key issues - whether it is Law Minister Somnath Bharati's raids on homes occupied by foreign nationals and the subsequent run-in with Delhi Police, or an insensitive sexist comment by a party colleague, Kumar Vishwas, at a comedy show some years ago. The expulsion of party MLA Vinod Kumar Binny who called Arvind Kejriwal a "liar", or Prashant Bhushan's radical statement on Kashmir, the almost endless list of goof-ups show a wide divergence of views and lack of cohe-
riously attracting this disgruntled youths' vote. The movement will be interesting to watch, as it will also reveal what proportion of South Africa’s youth does indeed favour a far-left political ideology, or whether the current shift is merely one of political convenience, popular politics, or indeed one that is reflective of everyday struggles. Moreover, the governing ANC might still sway the young vote their way; through policy changes and accommodations, perhaps. However, the youth’s continuing path to self-sustainability cannot be taken lightly. The failure of the state to address at least some youth grievances could ignite a swing vote. Yes, they are that powerful. It must be remembered that it was the youth, led by Julius Malema, who helped oust Mr. Thabo Mbeki from office, propelling Mr. Jacob Zuma’s presidential victory. This is a reminder that the young do indeed have political capital. The question is, how damaged is the youth-state relationship at this moment in time? According to one youth survey, President Zuma remains a trusted possessor of “good qualities” and as such implies the possibility that appeasing policy diversions could bring Mr. Zuma’s party the youth vote. Finally, some might ask, what has the government delivered to South Africa’s youth, so far? Despite some criticism, the government has, for example, through its National Youth Development Agency, invested millions (R392 million for 20132014) in youth development. Notwithstanding this fact, other pressing issues such as the persisting high youth unemployment might explain the disgruntled youth movement – away from the state and the ANC. Perhaps the challenge for president Zuma then, will be the weighing of youth voter appeasement against his currently active and preferred state policies. With the trust shortfall so noticeable, it remains to be seen if the state will win any of the youth's confidence back. Meanwhile, self-sustenance, in the absence/ presence of the state, would also seem logical, particularly for a struggling upcoming generation. It is the responsibility of the youth to gather and compile
their own building blocks to assist them in paving their own way. While the state might be criticized for some of its actions or policies, they have delivered in other areas. Some criticism has also been levelled against the youth. For example, a disturbing government report revealed that South Africa’s youth might not be as keen, on sexual health matters, as they should be. According to the report, an estimated 94,000 (in 2011) teenaged students were pregnant. Clearly, under these circumstances, we see government action on the one hand, and youth inaction, on the other. Of course, it is up to the youth not only to collect those building blocks, but conduct their lives responsibly also; especially when aspiring to self-sustain. President Barack Obama, on his recent visit to South Africa, also placed emphasis on a youth with vision. A youth vision shall not only require independence but self-discipline too. As revealed, the relationship between the state and youth is complex. It is incumbent upon both sides to find a way forward. However, with all signs and projections considered, it is only this spring’s election that will truly help clarify what each side’s role, within a democratic South Africa, ought to encompass. Whether the state will cow-tow to youth demands, or the youth will survive on the hope that things will get better, remains to be seen. What is clear, so far, is that both the state and youth hold the keys. Above all, South Africa does have the resources, tools and knowledge, which allow the fixing of such breakdown. Questions do also remain: will the youth emerge to vote en masse? Will the EFF emerge victorious and claim parliamentary space, or consequentially buttress ANC power? It is hard to say. Historically, South Africa’s youth has defied widely held conventions and trepidations, choosing instead to claim their own path into their future. The need for both the state and youth to work together is highly evident. Of course it is political season in South Africa which might slow things down a bit. Nonetheless, plenty of work remains to be done on the state-youth relationship breakdown.
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siveness in the party. Though none of it comes as a surprise to those wellversed with Indian political parties, for AAP the bar has been raised high on the back of public expectations. For a political party with national ambitions, it is a poor show when the core leadership team has to repeatedly retract statements - a sign of ill-preparedness and half-baked communication strategy - when hate comments are dismissed as personal views, and the media is attacked for being unkind in its remarks. For the AAP core group, the common meeting ground is the single-minded focus on fighting corruption. But they have not been able to speak in one voice on a series of issues or publicly share their vision for Delhi, the city state they have been elected to govern. The big task for the leader of any organisation is to create a cohesive core group that walks the talk and seamlessly gets down to the actions needed to achieve its vision. As the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and,
more importantly, holding the constitutional post of chief minister of Delhi, Kejriwal has his role cut out - a model demonstrating maturity, sagacity and statesmanship. While ending VIP culture by doing away with red beacons and big bungalows for MLAs and ministers has been welcomed, leading an agitation as a chief minister has met with mixed response in the media, especially after it made way for a series of agitations in Delhi - by bus drivers and others - for permanent jobs. Perhaps this calls for finding new methods for a chief minister to protest. It is early days yet. AAP has the potential to deliver. One way of doing it is to follow the corporate mantras of leadership transformation. Kejriwal's job as a leader of the government is to create a common aspiration and alignment. As head of a political party he needs to build a consensus by veering the core leadership into a highly cohesive, trusting and well-aligned group which has clear communication guidelines and simple over-rid-
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ing communication objectives. Like a typical newly-formed team, the Aam Aadmi Party core group does not collaborate. They need a complete congruence of their thought, speech and action by burying their differences and work towards a common agenda through collaboration. The core team driving transformation of the political system must seek feedback from other stakeholders and express willingness to change. Team Kejriwal will do well to practise acceptable norms of behaviour within the coalition dharma. While criticism is welcome, use of uncivil language is not. By accusing the central government, Delhi Police, political opponents, its supporting party Congress and the media, AAP is not likely to get the results it seeks. It must acknowledge inter-dependence on a host of rules, regulations, authorities within and outside their purview where persuasion may yield better results than protests. The core group also needs to understand that for general public utterances of any of their core group members represent both the personal and official view. The cohesiveness increases when team members trust each other, understand each other and show willingness to support each other. Kejriwal was able to put together AAP by promising to root out corruption from the fabric of India. He needs to articulate a grand vision for the party that addresses the aspirations of the common man.
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he day was 26th July 1960. The venue was Denison House in London’s Vauxhall Bridge Road. It had been just 44 days since Phizo landed in London on 12th June. But still then he had been successful in convening a press conference to tell the world about the desire of the Nagas to live as an independent sovereign nation and also about the injustices and atrocities meted out to the Nagas by both the Indian government and the Indian army. The buzz of expectant chatter died to silence in the crowded room at Denison House in London’s Vauxhall Bridge Road on that day as Phizo entered the room. Reporters of many national newspapers were present; the London-based Indian foreign correspondents were there in full force. Although his frail stature was dwarfed by the six-foot Michael Scott at his side, Phizo’s presence was one of assurance. He was immaculately dressed and mentally alert. His bearing on that first public appearance was composed because he had faith in himself. He had never deviated from his personal philosophy that man for his earthly, apart from his spiritual, existence needed a clear mind and regular exercise to balance all his functions. Throughout his life he had maintained that bodily sickness came from bad habits of eating, drinking and stress, and from useless negative habits of emotional thinking. For the first time Phizo was about to address a gathering of international men of affairs and he proposed to make the best of his opportunity. Before the press conference ended ‘it was not extraordinary that some should begin to think of him, not merely as Phizo, the Naga, but as Mister President’. Scott introduced him and sketched his role in Nagaland and the circumstances of his people. He drew of him the parallels of Banda, Kaunda and Nkrumah; he prophesied that the name Phizo would emulate one day in Asia what those he had mentioned had accomplished for their countries in Africa. Meanwhile Phizo, unused to politicized western ways, stood quietly before the gathering of what he whimsically termed ‘voracious vultures’, ready to play his part. ‘I knew exactly what I wanted to say, it was clear in my mind and all set out in my printed hand-out. I waited to say it, but Michael had warned me the press needed to be fired-up first’. Phizo’s turn finally came to take the stage. Undaunted by, or just because of, the presence of certain antagonistic Indian newspapermen, he spoke, not entirely fluently, in English. He told the assembly why he had left his country: ‘I have come to ex-
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Straight From The Heart History, Politics, Culture… plain to the people of Britain and the world, including Indians, the terrible plight of my countrymen…..’ As he spoke he looked pointedly in the direction where members of the Indian High Commission were seated. He traced the history of Nagaland. He spoke of atrocities perpetrated against the Nagas; he spoke of perfidy and betrayal in Whitehall and in Delhi. He digressed often from his prepared statement as he dwelt on the humiliation of Naga women and children at the hands of Indian military personnel. He concluded: I will not take up your time by going into details. I have prepared for the press extracts from documents which have been submitted to the government of India from time to time since the repressive campaign began. It is in your hands. It contains only a summary of what has happened these last seven years and which is continuing. Surely Kali, the Hindu Goddess of Destruction, could not have conceived more barbarity than that which has overtaken my country since Britain relinquished power and the dawn of freedom began for India. He did quote one instance of barbarity, using names foreign to his listeners’ ears, of men caught up in the tragedy in Nagaland. In Mima, on 27 February 1956 a village chief, Thepfücha, and his assistant, Lhoupizzhü, were shot dead by police. Theirs were the first of many riddled corpses to be callously exhibited in Kohima. ‘Now
where are human rights for the Nagas?’ he asked. ‘Where shall our people go – to the sky or under the earth?’ The prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, has often said: “Human beings ultimately count”, but are not the Nagas human beings? So how can we live in peace under constant threat and molestation?’ He was visibly torn by the emotion of his oratory – his voice becoming sibilant like the hiss on angry coals. The occasion had been very well orchestrated to present Phizo in the best possible light. When question time came, the first to speak was someone from the Observer, who set a sympathetic tone: ‘Mister President, we are appalled by your account of atrocities on Nagaland. Do you confirm that since you left instances of brutality against the villages have continued, and by what means do you receive information from your country?’ Other journalists suggested that the Naga army might be equally guilty of bullying, if not even more forcibly coercive in the hills. The Indian contingent was vociferous, as was to be expected, in their support of India’s stance in Nagaland, and in their denigration of Phizo himself. Phizo faced their barrage with frankness and emerged with credibility, maintaining that once the Naga National Council had come to the decision to oppose India militarily that decision would be implemented whether it took one day, or
a thousand days. ‘I have a line of communication with Nagaland….. We will fight to the last man,’ he declared emphatically. From that first press conference, which Phizo thought to be less than satisfactory, it was decided that greater effort was required to elicit sympathy in Britain. In journeying into the west in his desperate attempt to internationalize the Naga issue, Phizo discovered an entirely different approach was taken to politics and diplomacy in the corridors of power in London from those he had left behind – the secrecy of intent surprised him. Nagaland was a name known only to a handful of people – anthropologists, botanists, tea-planters and a dwindling number of retired Indian civil servants. It was a tiny, remote place in an even remoter part of Asia; its name rarely reached the media because of an Indian-imposed news embargo. In Britain, in the 1960s, the average man cared nothing for it. Others, those with experience of service in India, wished to put behind them the trauma of the dissolution of what they had once looked upon as the very empyrean of imperial greatness. Henceforth, if he wished to further his cause, Phizo would have to gear his thoughts to events and crisis in Europe and across the Atlantic. In doing so he could count on guidance from his friends, David Astor and Michael Scott. The road he was destined to travel would be rough and hard, full of disappointments and, at times, anguish. He would have to come to terms with his position – a leader leading from the rear. He would agonize whether to return to Nagaland, with or without Delhi’s sanction. On one point he would remain adamant – Sovereign Nagaland was not for barter. There was no doubt that as he surveyed the international political scene from close quarters, he must have begun to suspect how little he could ultimately count on Britain or the United States of America. His thoughts inevitably turned to the People’s Republic of China. But his natural inclination was to shy away from the communist Chinese. That path would evoke uncontrollable misgivings in Christian Nagaland. Yet he foresaw China as an option he might not be able to ignore……..Altogether, after his arrival in Britain, Phizo faced enormous difficulty in putting Nagaland’s case before the bar of world opinion…….
(These accounts of the first international press conference of A.Z. Phizo are excerpts from Phizo’s biography ‘Zapuphizo – The Voice of the Nagas’ written by Pieter Steyn. These details are found in pages 114-116 under the chapter ‘A Question of Genocide’ of the said book).
Debunk the Myths- Increase awareness of Cancer
a. Purnungla aier, L.Emi Humtsoe and Lalthanzami physical activity and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent around a third of the most common cancers. College of Nursing, CIHSr • Based on current trends, tobacco use is estimated to kill one billion people in the 21st century and tobacco ancer is a major cause of death in the world, acuse will account for 71% of all lung cancer deaths and counting for 8.2 (2012) million deaths worldwide 22% of all cancer deaths. Several of the most common and 0.6 million deaths (2010) in India, and it is procancers in developing countries such as liver, cervical jected that cancer will kill more than 13.1 million people and stomach cancers are associated with infections in 2030. The focus of this year’s World Cancer Day is to with hepatitis B virus (HBV), the human papillomadispel damaging myths about cancer and increase awarevirus (HPV), and the bacterium Helicobacter pylori ness on Cancer, its prevention and treatment. (H. pylori), respectively can be prevented by adopting A baseline survey was conducted among 144 inpahealthy habits and Vaccination. tients, outpatients and their relatives on their “Perception of Cancer” to gain an understanding about the opin- • Exposure to a wide range of environmental causes of cancer in our personal and professional lives, including ion of the general public towards cancer. All the medical exposure to indoor air pollution, radiation and excessive health professionals were excluded in the study. sunlight are also major preventable causes of cancer. Most of the participants were from the age group 2635 years (37.5%), with participation from both males • Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer. It is strongly linked with an increased risk of cancers of the mouth, (53.4%) and females (46.5%). 59% of the participants pharynx, larynx (voice box), oesophagus (food pipe), were married. Maximum of the participants were Under intestines and breast, and may also increase the risk Graduates. There were representations from various occuof liver cancer and bowel cancer in women. pations. These participants comprised of tribals (75.5%) • Overweight and obesity is also strongly linked to inand non-tribals (24.5%) of the North East Region. creased risks of intestines, breast, uterine (womb), Summary of findings: pancreatic, oesophagus, and kidney and gallblad• 33.1% believes that cancer is a death sentence der cancers. • 85% agrees that cancer is curable Myth 3: Cancer is a disease of the wealthy: • 21.3% thinks that cancer is one’s fate Truth: The impact of cancer on all populations is devas• 73.7% believes that cancer is preventable tating but especially so for poor, vulnerable and socially • 19.3% are of the belief that cancer is a curse • 57.1% understands that eating smoked meat can disadvantaged people who get sicker and die sooner as a result of cancer. cause cancer • 17.9% opined that cancer is a disease of the rich and • Out of the 7.6 million global deaths due to cancer in 2008, more than 55% occurred in less developed rewealthy gions of the world. By 2030, 60-70% of the estimated • 90.2% agreed that tobacco use can cause cancer 21.4 million new cancer cases per year are predict• 16.2% thinks that they can catch cancer if they come ed to occur in developing countries. Cervical cancer in contact with those suffering from cancer which is the leading type of cancer among women • 25.4% understands that genetics (positive family hisin Nagaland is estimated to kill as many as 430,000 tory of cancer) holds a risk for developing cancer women per year in the developing countries. • 16.9% thinks that there is nothing that can be done once diagnosed with cancer Myth 4: Cancer is a disease of the elderly: • 34.5% were of the opinion that they should first go to Truth: Cancer affects all ages. prayer center if they are diagnosed with cancer • Cancer not only affects the elderly, but young men • 7.1% holds the belief that “Kobiras” (Traditional healand women, often in their prime. In contrast to exer) can treat cancer isting myths of it being associated mostly with ad• 84.5% were of the opinion that cancer can affect anyvanced age, more than 70% of fatal cancers in India one at any stage of life occur in people aged between 30-69 years. A 30- year • The greatest concern if they are diagnosed with canold man in India has a 4-7% chance of dying from cer would be the effect on family and friends (39.6%) cancer before the age of 70 years. The risk for a 30and death (24.3%) year old woman is 4.4%. Most of the 750,000 cervi• The words that the participants related cancer closely cal and breast cancer deaths per year occur during a to are “Death” and “Money” woman’s reproductive years. Cancer is also a disease Based on these findings and in keeping with the theme of young people. For children aged 5-14, cancer is a of the World Cancer Day 2014, this article addresses cerleading cause of death in many countries. tain MYTHS and TRUTH about Cancer. Myth 5: Cancer is contagious (I can catch cancer from Myth 1: Cancer is a death sentence others suffering with cancer) Truth: Many cancers that were once considered a death Truth: No type of cancer is contagious sentence can now be cured and for many more people, their • There are two known contagious viruses: the Human cancer can be treated effectively Papilloma Virus and Hepatitis C Virus that can cause • With the advance in the knowledge and understandcervical cancer in women and liver cancer respectiveing of Cancer, there is much improvement in the outly. Both viruses can be transmitted through unprocomes of Cancer. Cancer is more treatable and the tected sexual intercourse and Hepatitis C Virus can chance of death due to cancer is lesser if detected and also be transmitted also through sharing needles or treated at an early stage. blood transfusions. • There are 28 million cancer survivors worldwide. Myth 6: Not all tobacco product causes cancer Myth2: Cancer is my fate; There is nothing I can do Truth: Tobacco is the single most important avoidable risk about cancer; Cancer is a curse factor in the causation of cancer. Truth: With the right strategies, a third of the most com- • The most prevalent cancers in men in India (oral and mon cancers can be prevented. lung cancers) have strong causal relation with toPrevention is the most cost-effective and sustainable way of bacco consumption in various forms. Close to 22% of reducing the cancer burden in the long-term. Improving diet, all cancer related deaths and around 42% of cancer
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deaths in men in India are caused by tobacco. Cervical, stomach and breast cancers are the most common type of fatal cancers among Indian women, accounting for over 41% of cancer deaths out of which 18.3% of the deaths are attributed to tobacco. Myth 7: Eating smoked meat does not necessarily cause cancer Truth: The chemicals (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) found in smoke are known carcinogens (cancer causing agents) • A growing body of research suggests that cooking meat over a flame is linked to cancer. Combusting wood, gas, or charcoal emits chemicals known as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS). Exposure to these PAHs is known to cause skin, liver, stomach, and several other types of cancer. When meat is cooked with high temperature, (grilling, frying or broiling), heterocyclic amines which are thought to cause cancer are formed. Grilling / smoking meat exposes meat to cancer causing chemicals in the smoke. Myth 8: There are no signs and symptoms of cancer: Truth: For many cancers, there are warning signs and symptoms and the benefits of early detection are indisputable • It is true that early signs and symptoms are not known for all cancers, but for many cancers, including breast, cervical, skin, oral and colorectal cancers, and some childhood cancers, the benefits of early detection are indisputable. • With few exceptions, early stage cancers are more treatable than late stage cancers. Myth 9: Faith healing can cure cancer; If I have cancer, I should first go to prayer center Truth: Available scientific evidence does not support claims that faith healing (prayer, visiting prayer centers, support group prayer, etc) can cure cancer or any other disease. • However, it may promote peace of mind, reduce stress, relieve pain and anxiety and strengthen the will to live and cope more effectively with their illness. A recent study found that spiritual well-being was linked with lower distress levels in people who had been treated for colorectal cancer. However, relying on this type of treatment alone and avoiding or delaying conventional medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences.
Myth 10: Kobiras or Traditional healer can treat cancer Truth: There is only little known about the effectiveness of Complementary and alternative therapies in cancer patients specifically. • The use of alternative therapies has been increasing steadily and their use is common among cancer patients. Complementary and alternative therapies can improve physical and psychological wellbeing, and increase hope. Many patients are also sufficiently convinced of traditional healer’s ability to cure people of cancer that they decline to have tumors removed surgically. However, there is no evidence whatsoever that chiropractic (Kobiras) treatment is beneficial in treating cancer; Moreover, more research is required to determine the effectiveness of alternative therapies for cancer.
World Cancer Day is a chance to raise our collective voices in the name of increasing awareness around cancer and dispelling misconceptions about the disease. We hope and believe that this article will challenge negative beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate myths, cause fear and stigma that prevent people from seeking early detection and treatment. Being equipped with the right knowledge and understanding about cancer, we will be empowered to access quality cancer prevention and care.
How Teams Really Work! Ed smith Intelligent Life
Reading the Game: how many players do you need to make a winning side? Ed Smith suggests it is not as many as we thought
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ne of the misconceptions about elite sport is that great athletes have nothing in common with normal human beings. Instead they are seen as supermen who have risen above the flaws and anxieties that define the lives of others. The superman delusion also distorts how we think about teams. When a team establishes a dynastic supremacy, instead of recognising that it is always in a state of flux, we pretend it has a stable collective personality. We turn the team into a superman. A winning team does not, in fact, require everyone to play well all the time—or even any of the time. Sir Alex Ferguson struck a deep truth when he said that in football you only need eight players to perform well to win. In his quarter century at the top, Ferguson added, all 11 players had played well simultaneously in only six matches. So even one of the greatest sports teams carried a few players in almost every match. Eight out of 11: Ferguson may be setting the bar characteristically high. A glance at other sports shows how much can be achieved by a high-performing core. In 2012 half the European Ryder Cup team (Donald, Garcia, McIlroy, Poulter, Rose and Westwood) contributed 78% of their total points. The "Miracle at Medinah" was one of the great team comebacks, but the burden was not borne equally. It is also a myth that every champion team is made up exclusively of champions. We have all succumbed to the idea at some point: Australian cricketers have combative flintiness in their DNA; Germany always finds a way to win; Yankees pitchers are cut from a different cloth; no All Black would ever make that mistake. In a period of dominance, it is easy to assume that players in those teams are superior by definition—and that players in lesser teams, also by definition, were frail and unreliable. In the midst of one England batting collapse, a sports editor asked me to write a piece explaining "why England batsmen get out playing weaker shots than the Aussies". I replied that Australians played bad shots too and there was no good way of losing your wicket. The crucial question is how often you play the wrong shot. Character is revealed in frequency of mistakes, not in the mistake itself. The reality of team dynamics is much more subtle and interesting than superman theory allows. All teams, even the greatest, include a range of characters, not all of them psychologically bulletproof. There are those who surf the wave as well as those who turn the tide. And in losing teams there are players of unflinching mental fortitude who suffer only from the misfortune that their toughness is obscured by a lack of class around them. From a management perspective, the challenge is to establish two distinct but overlapping majorities: a majority of strong characters who have the ability to carry people with them, and a majority of players in form on any given day. Seen in that light, winning becomes partly a matter of probability. If you have a higher proportion of excellent players, who are likely to be in form more often, then the odds of eight playing well next Saturday inevitably improve. Belief, of course, is also always part of the equation. When I was captain of Middlesex, I would try to end team talks, especially those that followed a defeat, with a simple injunction: "Whatever you do between now and the next game, whether you practise or rest, make sure you drive into the ground on match day believing you are the player who is going to win the match for us." A subtler kind of majority is also needed for long-term victory: a core of team-spirited players. The story of good teams is really the story of good senior players (who don't have to be old, so much as resilient and reliable). They set the tone, the culture. Does the team search for excuses or look within itself for the solution? Do team-mates support each other or turn against each other? Can the captain and coach rely on loyalty and support when it matters? The answers are determined by the handful of senior players who set the agenda in every team. It is another myth, however, that good coaches and captains have the capacity, or even the inclination, to get everyone on board. Instead of dreaming of perfect loyalty from everyone, effective leaders often make the opposite calculation. Given that there will always be one or two intransigent sceptics, it’s better to focus on players who you can bring into your camp. "You never have everyone," the best coach I played under told me, "but instead of wasting your time on the one or two determinedly difficult characters, turn your attention to the two or three waverers they take with them." It's very hard to lead a team with only half the players on side, but it's possible with eight or nine, and a couple yet to be convinced. Forget unanimity, seek a quorum. A team of 11 needs six or seven big figures to drive the group dynamic with their ability and willpower. The great Australian cricket team of the 2000s had McGrath, Gilchrist, Ponting, two Waughs, Warne and Hayden. The England rugby XV that won the 2003 World Cup had a spine of nine players—including the whole of the pivotal back row—who all played more than 65 times for their country. A magic winning ratio of roughly two-thirds: isn’t that another incarnation of Fibonacci’s golden mean? Ed Smith is a writer for the Times, BBC commentator, former England cricketer and author of "Luck"
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‘Violence against women My government redeemed its pledge needs immediate attention’ substantially: PM Jammu, February 3 (IaNS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that his government had substantially, if not fully, redeemed its pledge to promote science and technology as the key driver of India’s development. Inaugurating the 101st session of the Indian Science Congress at Jammu University here Monday, the prime minister said: “I am delighted to be part of the very first Indian Science Congress session to be held in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.” “I thank the general president of the Indian Science Congress Association, Professor Sobti, for his initiative to bring this premier congregation of scientists for the first time to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Their presence here is a vindication of our commitment to achieving inclusive and balanced development of our nation. “Although not a scientist myself, I have always been deeply aware of the importance of science and
its role in the development of our nation. I belong to a generation which drew its inspiration from the life and work of Jawaharlal Nehru, our first prime minister, who asked at the dawn of independence: ‘Who indeed could afford to ignore science today? At every turn, we have to seek its aid...’ The future belongs to science.” The prime minister remarked that this was the 10th time he had enjoyed the privilege of addressing the inaugural session of the Indian Science Congress. “Together with the scientific community represented here today, our government has worked hard to promote the use of science and technology as a key driver of development. As Panditji might have put it, “we have redeemed our pledge, if not in full, but very substantially”. He said: “To do science, someone must pay for it. We must increase our annual expenditure on science and technology to at least two percent of our GDP.”
“This has to come from both government and industry. In countries such as South Korea, where a high percentage of the GDP goes to science, the contribution of Korean industry is indeed very significant. I am happy to say that our Department of Biotechnology has activated privatepublic partnerships in R&D in biotechnology. I appeal to the corporate sector to join hands with the government in realising the goals that we have set for more our nation”. The prime minister made special mention of India’s space missions. “I congratulate our scientists in ISRO for having mastered the technology of liquid hydrogen rocket engines. The launches of our Moon and Mars Missions are testimony to the giant strides we are now making in Space, for which our space scientists deserve genuine credit”, he said. Speaking of strides in healthcare, the prime minister said: “Our government has established a new department for health
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the 101st Indian Science Congress in Jammu, on Monday, February 3. Delegates from 66 countries are expected to participate in the five-day event. The first meeting of the Congress was held in 1914 in Kolkata. (AP Photo)
education and research. Efforts to discover drugs for neglected diseases are beginning to bear fruit. A rota virus vaccine, a new drug for malaria and many other leads emanating from collaborative research are all reassuring developments.” The prime minister announced the establishing of a neutrino-based observatory in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs.1,450 crore and said the country would be joining the famous CERN institute of Switzerland as an associate member. The prime minister also regretted that science had still not got the recognition
it deserves in the country’s value system. “Before I close, I would like to stress on something that has troubled me for some time: I worry sometimes that science has not yet got its proper due in our value system. I would like science to be high in our value system so that our entire society provides both moral and material support for its development. This is not only necessary because our future depends on it, but also because instilling a scientific attitude and temper in our population is essential for developing a progressive,
rational and humane society. I do hope that our scientists and educators will ponder seriously on how we can achieve this transformation in the mindset of our society,” he said. The prime minister also said his government affirmed the contribution of scientists to development by awarding the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian honour, to C.N.R. Rao. “Let this be only the first step in creating an environment that gives birth to many more Bharat Ratnas in the field of science. That is my wish, that is my prayer,” he said.
SC to hear plea for scrapping AAP lawmaker says BJP tried to use of red beacon by VIPs buy him off, BJP refutes charge
New DelhI, February 3 (PtI): The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea for scrapping a rule that allows use of red beacons on the vehicles of high dignitaries, observing that the term ‘high dignitaries’ used for people is contrary to democratic ethos. A bench of justices R M Lodha and Shiva Kirti Singh agreed to look into the constitutional validity of section 108(1) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, that allows VIPs to use of red beacon lights. The bench asked senior advocate Harish Salve, who is assisting the court as amicus curiae in a PIL on limiting the use of red beacon, to file an application on this after he said he intends to challenge the constitutional validity of the said section of the motor vehicle rules.
The bench wanted to know whether there are any other examples from other republics on VIP security that can be looked at while deciding the issue. Salve submitted he had checked the relevant rules in the US and Britain, the Prime Minister does not use beacon lights atop his vehicles. In the US, there is nothing of the kind and security is provided to people very discreetly, he told the court. The apex court had on December 10 ruled that red beacon can only be used by high dignitaries holding constitutional posts while on duty, putting an end to its misuse by politicians and bureaucrats flaunting it as a status symbol. The apex court also banned private individuals from using siren in their vehicles saying it is reflective of the “Raj mentality”.
New DelhI, February 3 (IaNS): An Aam Aadmi Party legislator in Delhi Monday alleged he was approached by BJP leaders, including prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, in an attempt to buy him off for Rs.20 crore. BJP leader Arun Jaitley rubbished the claim. Madan Lal, assembly member from Kasturba Nagar, claimed he was first approached Dec 7, a day before the Delhi assembly election results were announced. He, however, said he has no proof to back his allegations. Lal told media persons here that just past midnight that day he received a call from an “unknown number” and the person who spoke to him said he would
make him talk to a “big person” and mentioned Arun Jaitley’s name. “I told him to shut up and put down the phone,” Lal said. Recalling a second instance, Lal said he was approached by two people on behalf of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi a few days ago. “Two people came to my house to meet me. I asked what they want, and they told me ‘We are Modi’s people’. I remember the name of one person - Sanjay Singh. Both were in their 40s. I asked them what was the work they had come to me for. They told me to wean away 9 AAP lawmakers and form a party and align with the BJP,” Lal said. Lal, an advocate by profession, claimed he was told that if
he formed a government with the breakaway legislators in alliance with the BJP and wanted to be chief minister, he would be paid Rs.20 crore. The AAP legislators who wanted to be cabinet ministers would be paid Rs.10 crore each. Lal said he informed the party high command each time he was approached. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley rubbished Lal’s claim. In a tweet, Jaitley said: “Rubbish claims by AAP. AAP’s alternative politics includes a fundamental right to falsehood and lies.” Delhi BJP president Harsh Vardhan said the fact that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal misled the people of Delhi was now out in the open.
Government urges parties to cooperate for passing bills
New DelhI, February 3 (IaNS): With the final session of the 15th Lok Sabha set to begin Wednesday, the government Monday sought the cooperation of opposition parties in passing anticorruption legislation as well as the women’s reservation bill. The BJP and CPI-M said the Congress should restrain its own members and allies from causing disruptions, referring to the Telangana protests by Congress members in parliament while Samajwadi Party and Janata Dal-United leaders said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government should focus on the financial business during the session. Speaking to reporters after an all-party meeting ahead of the second half of the winter session beginning Feb 5, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal
Nath said there was a need to rise above politics to get the anticorruption bills and the women’s reservation bill passed in the session. He said the bill for creating a separate state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh was “a high priority for the government”. “There is a need to rise above politics. The 15th Lok Sabha should make its place in history,” he said. Asked if the government will present a vote-on-account or an interim budget ahead of the general elections expected in April-May, Kamal Nath said the “vote-on-account will be for four months”. Addressing a press conference, he said parliament has to debate and pass crucial bills, including six anti-corruption bills. “As we come to the last session of the 15th Lok Sabha, I request political parties to rise above poli-
tics and give the highest priority to the anti-corruption bills because they form a package with the Lokpal bill,” he said. He said the 15th Lok Sabha has had disruptions “like never before”. The minister said that though the 15th Lok Sabha passed a fewer bills, some historical bills were cleared. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj said her party will support the passage of the bills if the government ensures orderly functioning of the two houses. She said the government cannot blame the opposition for disruptions as its own members have been protesting on the issue of Telangana. “Not only has the (Congress-led) government’s grip loosened over the country but also on its own chief ministers and MPs,” she said. Communist Party of India-
Mission Impossible: 3 students hunt for Dawood, return home
PatNa, February 3 (IaNS): Three school students embarked on a “mission” to get-rich-quick by hunting down Dawood Ibrahim and handing over the underworld don to authorities. The sheepish students are now back home after they ran out of money. The class nine students of St Michael High School in this Bihar capital went missing last week and only returned home after their mission to catch Dawood Ibrahim failed, said police Monday. Patna police is stunned over their motive and mission. Police have now appealed to parents to take greater care of their children. “Please take care of your wards and keep a watch on their activities, so that they don’t take the wrong path,” Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. India’s top intelligence agencies are trying hard for years to catch the fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. And till date they have failed to make a breakthrough. But the three students, either inspired by films or TV serials, decided to make plenty of money in a short span of time by catching Dawood Ibrahim. “Three of them decided to go on their mission in school itself. They felt that by
catching Dawood Ibrahim and handing him over to the Indian government, they would get crores of rupees as reward which they can use to enjoy life later,” he said. Manu Maharaj said that police got to know of their motive when they began the search to locate the three missing boys. “Police managed to trace one of them Bipin Kumar, who said that they were not interested in studies and chalked out a plan to catch Dawood Ibrahim to make millions,” he said. Another police official, said that three boys were confident of nabbing Dawood Ibrahim. “They decided to approach (Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United legislator) Anant Singh for financial help to catch Dawood. They tried to meet Singh but failed.” According to police officials, the students decided to go ahead with plan when they were on way to school. “First they visited a mall before leaving Patna and reached Mokama and then went to Kolkata. “Soon after reaching Kolkata, they realized that mission is impossible. “They soon decided to return home as they had few hundreds left with them,” police officials said. Manoj Jha, a police official, said two separate cases had been lodged.
Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury said the government had “39 bills on its agenda in 12 days of business”. His party had asked the government to prioritise the bills, he added. He asked the government how it will ensure orderly conduct of business in the two houses in the wake of the conflicting views of its own members on Telangana. Yechury said if the government intends to bring an interim budget, there should be proper discussion. JD-U leader Sharad Yadav said the government should get the financial bills passed between Feb 12 and Feb 21. “The (passage of) other bills looks difficult in the prevailing conditions. The houses may not run due to differences on the issue of Telangana,” he said. SP leader Ramgopal Yadav said that “only financial bills
should be brought” by the government. He said the government had been seeking credit for passage of bills such as those on food security and the new government that assumes office after the Lok Sabha polls should table most of the other pending bills. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been pressing for the passage of six anti-corruption bills. They include the public procurement bill, the prevention of corruption act (amendment) bill, the prevention of bribery of foreign public officials and officials of public international organisations bill, the judicial standards and accountability bill, the right of citizens to time-bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of their grievances bill and the whistleblowers protection bill.
New DelhI, February 3 (IaNS) Violence against women, declining sex ratio and economic disempowerment of the fairer sex are some key issues which need immediate attention, a committee on the status of women said Monday. The committee, set up by the union government, presented its preliminary report to Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Monday. It recommended for immediate action the promotion of the constitutional promise of a rights-based approach to enhance the status of women, a release from the ministry said. The report also said there was an urgent need to formulate a national policy and action plan for ending violence against women. It said the selection and composition of the members of the National Commission for Women (NCW)
must be done through an institutionalised and transparent process and legislation for 50 percent reservation for women in all decision-making bodies should be enacted. The union government had set up the committee to undertake comprehensive studies to understand the status of women since 1989 as well as to evolve appropriate policy interventions based on a contemporary assessment of women’s needs. The committee was formed in 2012 but after the resignation of the chairperson, member secretary and three members, it was reconstituted in May 2013. It will prepare a report on the socio-economic, political and legal status of women in India which will be submitted to the ministry of women and child development within two years.
Mulayam Singh challenges Narendra Modi for debate
luCKNOw, February 3 (tNN): Replying to BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s ‘56-inch chhati’ (56-inch chest) remark, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday challenged the Gujarat chief minister for an open debate on the issue of development and inclusive politics. Addressing a rally in Gonda, Mulayam also accused Modi of discriminating against Muslims and forcibly acquiring land of Sikh farmers in Gujarat. “In his every rally, Modi saheb says Netaji jawab do (Mulayam should answer). I am ready for one-to-one debate with Modi. If he wants, he can also write to me, I will reply,” Mulayam said. “Gujarat’s population is six crore. Even if I presume that all are living a comfortable life, it stands nowhere in comparison to UP which has over 20 crore population, of which 12 crore are better off. For the remaining, SP government is working. What Modi did in Gujarat in 10 years, we plan to do in five years. In its first two years in power, the SP government has done a lot for farmers, more than any other government in the country,” he said. In his 70-minute speech, Mulayam though lashed out at Congress, BSP and AAP but he devoted most of the time in Modi-bashing. Mulayam, who has prime ministerial ambitions, also recalled his term as defence minister of the country to project himself as a tough administrator. “In SP rallies, one can find people from all castes and communities but in Modi’s rallies only one section of the population is present. In SP rallies, you can find large number of youth which will change the destiny of the country,” Mulayam said.
Resolve dispute in marines case in one week: SC to Centre
New DelhI, February 3 (PtI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to resolve within a week all disputes arising out of the issue of invoking anti-piracy law against two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012. A bench headed by Justice B S Chauhan directed the Centre to end the logjam in the issue in which Ministries of Law, Home Affairs and External Affairs are involved and make its stand clear on February 10. “Will you be able to end the logjam by next Monday? Don’t expect us to grant adjournment on the next date,” the bench said while posting the case for hearing on February 10. Senior advocate Mu-
kul Rohatgi, appearing for Italian Government and Marines, submitted that the Centre has not been able to proceed in the case and 13 months have lapsed since the apex court has passed the order for conducting dayto-day proceedings. He submitted that marines should be allowed to go back to their country. The bench was hearing a petition filed by Italian govt challenging invoking of anti-terrorism law SUA (Suppression of Unlawful Acts against safety of Maritime Navigation And Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf) Act, saying it is against the order of the apex court which allowed proceedings only under the Maritime Zone Act, IPC, CrPC and UNCLOS.
Pollution increasing lung cancer in Indian women
New DelhI, February 3 (IaNS): In a worrying trend noted by oncologists, lung cancer is increasing rapidly among Indian women. The foremost reason, much against popular perception, is not smoking but environmental pollution. India has just slipped 32 ranks in the global Environment Performance Index (EPI) to a low of 155, and capital Delhi has earned the dubious tag of being the world’s most polluted city. While the fact that pollution harms health is known, that environmental pollution is now the main reason behind increasing cases of lung cancer should make people, and especially the government, sit up and do something to put a cap on the smoke and other pollutants. According to the National Cancer Registry of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in 1998 in Delhi, the ratio of lung cancer cases in men was nine per 100,000 males and was negligible in women. In 2008 the figure for men was still nine per 100,000, while for women, it was three per 100,000. “So, while in 1998, lung cancer was negligible in women and was
not one of the top 10 cancers affecting females, in 2008 the ratio between men and women became 3:1. In our experience in the clinic too, we have seen a rise in the number of women affected by lung cancer. Most of these women are from metro cities and are non-smokers... they are not even passive smokers,” A.K. Anand, chief, Radiation Oncology at Max Hospital, told IANS. The incidence of lung cancer, Anand further said, is the highest
a rise in throat cancer, tongue cancer during this time, incidence of lung cancer has not shown any change in men over that period,” Anand said. Preeti Jain, consultant Oncology surgeon at Columbia Asia Hospital, further said that harm by vehicular and environmental pollution starts early. “Pollution is definitely a big factor in the rising number of respiratory ailments and now in lung cancer cases. Fine particulate matter in the air that lodges itself in the
among women in the 45-55 age group. “If you see the numbers in rural areas, there has been no change in the incidence of such cases. Vehicular pollution and industrial pollution are, therefore, the foremost cause behind the rising number of lung cancer cases,” he added. While the Cancer Registry data may indicate that there has been no rise in similar cases among men, doctors say that there has been a proportionate rise in head and neck cancer among men during this time. “Maybe because there has also been
lungs causes harm over time, and damage starts early,” Jain told IANS. Smoking, even passive smoking, she added, are the next two factors. The comparative study of 178 countries on nine environmental parametersbyUS-basedYaleUniversity shows that Delhi has the highest particulate matter (PM) reading at 2.5, beating Chinese capital Beijing. The high PM caused by high vehicle density and industrial emissions is the reason behind the dense fog engulfing the city in the winter over the past few years, wreaking havoc on one’s
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health. At a personal level, doctors say that using masks, especially while on the go, could offer some respite, especially to children and the elderly who are among the most vulnerable lot. “But for actual change to take place, people must raise their voices against pollution and the government must take steps like asking industries to shift out of cities,” Anand said. Encouragement of car pooling, especially while going to work, can also have an impact, reducing traffic congestion and vehicular pollution. So will the improvement of public transport do, not just in Delhi but across the country. At the end, doctors yet again harp on the importance of awareness about cancer in order to manage it successfully. “One of the reasons why you hear so often about cancer cases is because people are becoming aware and are getting diagnosed early, and that is very important. We have better diagnostic techniques and chemotherapeutic drugs today; so screening and diagnosing early means we can conserve the organ and the person can lead a good quality of life. So awareness is very important,” said oncologist Rajesh Majumdar.
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Thai Political Crisis: How events might unfold
BANGKOK, FeBruAry 3 (reuters): Thai demonstrators are consolidating efforts to bring down Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and have rejected an election held on Sunday that could renew her mandate. Due to disruption of the vote, Yingluck could be a mere caretaker premier for months, exposing her to the prospect of intensified protests, legal cases or military intervention. Following are scenarios for how events might unfold.
Election Declared Void, New Poll Date Set Opponents could lodge a raft of complaints with the Election Commission, from fraud and obstruction of voting to the failure to register candidates and the holding of balloting on several dates, which could be deemed unconstitutional. The Constitutional Court might invalidate the election and order a new one. Yingluck would stay on as caretaker premier with no authority to make decisions on policy or state spending without a parliament to approve them. The country might be in limbo for months. Protests may continue and the likelihood of violence and military or judicial intervention increases.
Protesters vow to annul vote
Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban collects donation from supporters during a march through Bangkok, on Monday, February 3. Thai protesters vowed Monday to stage larger rallies in central Bangkok and push ahead their efforts to nullify the results of elections that were expected to prolong a national political crisis. (AP Photo)
overall winner in the election, but with seats unfilled in many constituencies because of disruption by protesters, there may not be a quorum in parliament to elect a prime minister and form a government. Protesters may succeed in repeatedly putting off by-elections in constituencies with seats unfilled. Yingluck’s position could become untenable as she would face weeks, even months, as a caretaker with only limited authorVoting Repeatedly Dis- ity to set policy and run the rupted, Yingluck Re- economy. mains Caretaker Yingluck’s Puea Thai Enough Seats In ParliaParty will likely be the ment Filled, Yingluck Re-
Elected The Election Commission may be able to hold ballots in enough of the outstanding constituencies to ensure a quorum in parliament, and Yingluck is elected prime minister again. However, her position will remain precarious, with the prospect of legal challenges to the election process as noted above and other court cases lining up. And the protesters may still be disrupting the work of ministries in Bangkok.
on several cases centred on attempts by Puea Thai to change the constitution, which could result in the dissolution of the party and political bans for its officers. Some 308 former lawmakers, most of them Puea Thai members, could face a charge of malfeasance for trying to make the semiappointed Senate a fully elected chamber, which has been ruled illegal. The Constitutional Court is also handling a case about the legality of allowing in“Judicial Coup” ternational agreements to Thailand’s courts have be made by the governbeen unusually active in ment without parliament recent weeks and taken having a say.
‘Cancer cases set to rise by half by 2030’
PArIs, FeBruAry 3 (AFP): New cases of cancer will rise by half by 2030, reaching 21.6 million per year compared to 14 million in 2012, the UN said on Monday in a global analysis of the scourge. Cancer deaths, meanwhile, will likely rise from 8.2 million to 13 million per year as the world’s population grows and ages and more people adopt risky lifestyle habits, said the report compiled by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It took aim at Big Tobacco, saying its sales drive was “inextricably linked” to a likely surge in lung cancer. Released on the eve of World Cancer Day, the report was compiled by more than 250 scientists from over 40 countries. It is the first such overview in 6 years. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Margaret Chan, whose agency oversees the IARC, said the overall impact from cancer would “unquestionably” hit developing countries the hardest. These nations are already grappling with poverty-associated cancers caused by infection or disease, she said. Added to that will be cancers blamed on more affluent lifestyles -- high tobacco
and alcohol use, eating processed foods and not exercising enough. IARC director Christopher Wild said the focus should be on prevention. “The particularly heavy burden projected to fall on low- and middle-income countries makes it implausible to treat our way out of cancer, even the highest-income countries will struggle to cope with the spiralling costs of treatment and care,” he said. Cancer overtook heart disease as the number one cause of death in the world in 2011. New cases will likely rise to 19.3 million in 2025, with 11.4 million deaths, said Wild. By 2035, new cases would number about 24 million per year. The report found a slight gender bias: 53% of cancer cases and 57% of deaths were among men. In men, cancer most often attacked the lungs (16.7%) followed by the prostate (15%), colorectum (10%), stomach (8.5%), and liver (7.5%). For women, cancer was most common in the breast (25.2%), colorectum (9.2%), lung (8.7%t), cervix (7.9%) and stomach (4.8%). There were also regional imbalances: more than 60% of the world’s cancer cases and 70% of deaths occurred in Africa, Asia and Central and South America, said the
World Cancer Report. Measured as a proportion of the population, however, highincome countries in North America and western Europe as well as Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, had higher figures. Cancers of the breast, colorectum and prostate were more typical of the industrialized world, said the report, and those of the liver, stomach and oesophagus more common in low-income countries. Almost half the new cases diagnosed in 2012 were in Asia, most of them in China, said the report. Europe had nearly a quarter of cases, the Americas about a fifth, and Africa and the Middle East just over 8%. But when it came to deaths, Asia’s share jumped to more than 50% and that of Africa and the Middle East to nearly 10%, while the Americas’ share shrank to under 16% and that of Europe to 21.4%. Cancer is typically diagnosed at a more advanced stage in less developed countries, and treatment is less readily available, said the report. The report said the total, annual economic cost of cancer to the world was estimated at about $1.16 trillion in 2010, “yet about half of all cancers could be avoided” through prevention, early detection and treatment.
Unlocked: how brain works as a team to perform a task
NeW yOrK, FeBruAry 3 (IANs): What mechanism allows two brain regions to communicate when they need to cooperate yet avoid interfering with one another when they must work alone? The puzzle is now solved, thanks to an Indian-American scientist. A team led by Stanford electrical engineering professor Krishna Shenoy has revealed a previously unknown process that helps two brain regions cooperate when joint action is required to perform a task. “This is among the first mechanisms reported in the literature for letting brain areas process information continuously but only communicate what they need to,” said Matthew T. Kaufman, who was a postdoctoral scholar in the Shenoy’s lab when he co-authored the paper. The Neural Prosthetic Systems Lab (NPSL) at Stanford, famously called as Shenoy lab, has been a pioneer in analysing how large numbers of neurons function as a unit. Kaufman initially designed his experiments to study how preparation helps the brain make fast and accurate movements - something that is central to the Shenoy lab’s
efforts to build prosthetic devices controlled by the brain. The researchers used a new approach to examine arm movements. “Our neurons are always firing, and they’re always connected. So it’s important to control what signals are communicated from one area to the next,” explained Kaufman. The scientists derived their findings by studying monkeys that had been trained to make precise arm movements. The monkeys were taught to pause briefly before making the reach, thus letting their brain prepare for a moment before moving. To understand how this worked with the monkey’s arm, the scientists took electrical readings at three places during the experiments: from the arm muscles, and from each of two motor cortical regions in the brain known to control arm movements. The muscle readings enabled the scientists to ascertain what sorts of signals the arm receives during the preparatory state compared with the action step. The key findings emerged from understanding how individual neurons worked together as a population to drive the muscles.
BANGKOK, FeBruAry 3 (AP): Thai protesters vowed Monday to stage larger rallies in central Bangkok and push ahead their efforts to nullify the results of elections that were expected to prolong a national political crisis. Despite fears of violence, voting proceeded peacefully in 90 percent of polling stations Sunday. The protesters forced polling booths to close in Bangkok and southern Thailand, disenfranchising millions of registered voters. As a result, not all Parliament seats will be filled and a series of by-elections are required to complete voting, extending political paralysis for months. After disrupting voting, protesters say they will fight the election on several grounds including that it is required by law to be held on one day. The opposition Democrat Party, which backs the protesters and boy-
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has accelerated an investigation into Yingluck’s role as head of a rice price-support scheme that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and is rife with corruption, according to its critics. The politicised courts have banned scores of Thaksin’s allies in the past and dissolved two of his parties, something referred to as a “judicial coup”. It is unclear what rulings could be handed down and whether the Thaksin camp could - as it has twice before - regroup as a new party with new leaders capable of winning an election.
cotted the vote, said Monday it was studying other legal justifications to invalidate the vote. The struggle to hold the polls was part of a 3-month-old conflict that has split the country between supporters of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and opponents who allege her government is too corrupt to rule. Demonstrators have occupied major intersections in Bangkok and forced government ministries to shut down and work elsewhere. “We are not giving up the fight. We still keep fighting,” protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said. “Our mission is to keep shutting down government offices, so don’t ask us to give those back.” Suthep, a charismatic speaker and former opposition lawmaker, said the movement was closing two of its Bangkok protest sites and asking crowds to consolidate at five other locations, mostly in the business
Violence Intensifies, Military Intervenes The military has tried to stay neutral, but the top brass shares the protesters’ loathing of Thaksin and might be persuaded by the elite and opposition to oust Yingluck. Violence could intensify in the months ahead, with the potential for more bloody clashes between supporters and opponents of Yingluck, as was seen in north Bangkok on February 1, when seven people were wounded by gunfire or explosions. If the government is unable to prevent violence, the generals could have a pretext to overthrow Yin-
center of the capital. The protesters want to suspend democracy and are demanding the government be replaced by an unelected council that would rewrite political and electoral laws to combat deep-seated problems of corruption and money politics. Yingluck has refused to step down, arguing she was elected by a landslide majority and is open to reform but that such a council would be unconstitutional and undemocratic. Suthep’s public assurance to followers that the ballot will be nullified leaves “no doubt” that the Constitutional Court will end up hearing a case to annul it, and Verapat Pariyawong, an independent Harvard-educated lawyer. If the ballot is nullified, Verapat said there will be “more blood on the streets,” a reference to the expectation that government supporters in the north are unlikely to sit idle.
gluck to avert more bloodshed. The army, however, is probably reluctant to do this given the likelihood of a crippling backlash by the Shinawatras’ “red shirt” supporters.
Appointed Regime Replaces Yingluck’s Government Puea Thai’s rule as a caretaker government with limited powers could be severely tested by protests, sabotaged ballots, court cases or clashes. Its position would becomes untenable and the government might agree to step down after some kind of political deal with its opponents, or
be forced out altogether. However, with no sitting parliament to elect a new prime minister and form a new cabinet, a power vacuum is created. Thailand’s constitution does not appear to have any clear procedure for such a scenario. Top judges, or the Senate - which has some legislative powers in the absence of a sitting lower house - could be tasked with forming an interim government to rule until elections can be held and political reforms are introduced, as demanded by anti-government demonstrators.
Whalers, protesters clash off Antarctica
syDNey, FeBruAry 3 (AP): A Japanese whaling ship and an anti-whaling protest boat collided in the remote, icy seas off Antarctica, with both sides on Monday blaming each other for the crash. No one was injured, though both ships received minor damage in Sunday’s collision — the latest drama in an annual battle between the conservationists and the whalers. Sea Shepherd, which each year tries to harass the whaling fleet into ending its hunt, said they were the victims of a lengthy attack by the whalers. The protest group said the whaling vessels spent hours dragging steel cables across the bows of the Sea Shepherd’s ships in a bid to damage the rudders and propellers. Japan’s Yushin Maru No. 3 then struck Sea Shepherd’s Bob Barker when it crossed too closely in front of the protest ship, damaging its bow and anchor, said Peter Hammarstedt, captain of the Bob Barker. “It was an unprovoked attack and they did so ruthlessly,” Hammarstedt told The Associated Press by satellite phone from the Bob Barker, named after the famous “The Price is Right” game show host who donated millions of dollars to the group. Japan, meanwhile, says Sea Shepherd is to blame. The Tokyobased Institute of Cetacean Research, which sponsors the annual whale hunt, said in a statement
In this February 2, 2014 photo provided by the Institute of Cetacean Research, Japanese whaling vessel Yuhsin Maru No. 3, left, and Sea Shepherd’s the Bob Barker’ collide in the remote, icy seas off Antarctica. (AP Photo)
that protesters on board two inflatable boats from the Bob Barker dropped ropes in front of the bow of the Yushin Maru, which became entangled in the ship’s propeller. The Bob Barker then drew too close to the Yushin Maru No. 3, colliding with its stern and damaging the whaling ship’s hull and railing, the institute said. “Our research whaling is a legitimate activity allowed under the international treaty. Sea Shepherd’s violent sabotage against it, which is threatening the lives of
the Japanese crewmembers and causing damage to our ships and equipment, cannot be tolerated,” Japan’s Fisheries Agency said in a statement. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s top government spokesman, said Japan has urged the Netherlands, where the activists’ ships are registered, to take “effective” measures to prevent a recurrence. Australia’s Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt on Monday ordered an investigation into the collision.
Japan, which plans to kill about 1,000 whales this year, is allowed to hunt the animals for scientific purposes under an exception to a 1986 ban on whaling. Critics say the program is a cover for commercial whaling, because whale meat not used for study is sold as food. Last year, Australia went to the United Nations’ highest court in a bid to outlaw Japan’s annual whale hunt. The International Court of Justice is expected to issue its decision later this year.
Hillary Clinton warns against new Iran sanctions
WAsHINGtON, FeBruAry 3 (AP): Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is warning Congress that new unilateral sanctions against Iran could upend sensitive international negotiations over its nuclear development, imploring lawmakers to work with the Obama administration in presenting a unified front to Tehran. Echoing President Barack Obama’s deep concerns about another round of tough economic penalties, Clinton said any congressional action could undercut U.S. work with its allies as well as American influence with Russia and China in forcing Tehran to negotiate after years of inconclusive talks. “Now that serious negotiations are finally under way, we should do everything we can to test whether they can advance a permanent solution,” Clinton said. “As President Obama has said, we must give diplomacy a chance to succeed, while keeping all options on the table.” Clinton offered her assessment in a three-page letter to Sen. Carl Levin, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Levin’s office released the letter, dated Jan. 26, on Sunday. Levin and several other committee chairmen have expressed a willing-
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ness to hold off on sanctions to give diplomatic efforts a chance. However, 59 Republicans and Democrats back legislation to impose a new round of penalties on Iran, maintaining that crippling economic sanctions forced Tehran to make concessions. The legislation, sponsored by Sens. Bob Menendez and Mark Kirk would blacklist several Iranian industrial sectors and threaten banks and companies around the world with being banned from the U.S. market if they help Iran export any more oil. The provisions would only take effect if Tehran violates the six-month interim deal or lets it expire without
a comprehensive nuclear agreement. Iran agreed in November to slow its uranium enrichment program to a level that is far below what would be necessary to make a nuclear bomb. It also agreed to increased international inspections to give world leaders confidence that it is not trying to build weapons in secret. In exchange, the U.S. and five other nations — Britain, Germany, France, Russia and China — agreed to ease an estimated $7 billion worth of international sanctions against Iran’s crippled economy for a six-month period while negotiators try to broker a final settlement. Iran has long maintained that its
nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Clinton said the intelligence community has said new sanctions could undercut the chances for a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran. “I share that view. It could rob us of the diplomatic high ground we worked so hard to reach, break the united international front we constructed and in the long run, weaken the pressure on Iran by opening the door for other countries to chart a different course,” said the former New York senator and possible 2016 presidential candidate. In his State of the Union address this past week, Obama repeated his threat to veto any new Iran sanctions if Congress passes legislation. Clinton, who said she repeatedly backed Iran sanctions during her eight years as senator, cautioned lawmakers. “If the world judges — rightly or wrongly — that negotiations have collapsed because of actions in the United States Congress, even some of our closest partners abroad — to say nothing of countries like Russia and China — may well falter in their commitment. And without help from our partners in enforcing them, any new measures we put in place will not achieve maximum impact,” Clinton said.
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Atletico leads La Liga for 1st time since '96 MaDriD, FEbruarY 3 (aFP): Cristiano Ronaldo was sent-off as Real Madrid lost ground in the La Liga title race with a 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Atletico Madrid became outright leaders for the first time since their double winning season in 1996 earlier in the day with a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday. The draw moves Real level with Barcelona, who suffered a shock defeat at home to Valencia on Saturday, three points behind Atletico. It could have been so much better for Madrid as after a difficult opening 45 minutes, Jese Rodriguez looked to have them on the road to a 11th consecutive victory when he prodded home Ronaldo's cross 25 minutes from time. However, after Ibai Gomez had spectacularly equalised, Ronaldo was shown a soft red card for lashing out at Carlos Gurpegi. "I think it is difficult for me to judge because I wasn't there but the images show that it was an exaggerated reaction," Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said about Ronaldo's red card. "It could have been different because we scored first and then controlled the game well. "Bilbao scored a fantastic goal, but,
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Atletico's Diego Costa, centre, scores his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 2. (AP Photo)
in general, I personally am satisfied with how Real Madrid played." Ancelotti's men could have been in front after just 20 seconds as Ronaldo took advantage of a poor clearance by Gorka Iraizoz, but his effort flew inches wide. Thereafter, it was Athlet-
ic who had the upper hand in the first-half and should have been in front when Aduriz shot wide when clean through on Diego Lopez. Iker Muniain also passed up a great chance to open the scoring when he miscontrolled when unmarked inside the area. However,
Madrid responded after the break and Iraizoz was forced into two flying saves to deny Luka Modric and Karim Benzema. The visitors did finally find a way through 25 minutes from time as Benzema fed Ronaldo on the left and his low cross was turned
home on the stretch by Jese. Real's lead lasted just nine minutes as Gomez made a stunning introduction as a substitute as with his second touch he fired an effort from 20 yards in off the inside of the post. Madrid were then left to hold on for a point when Ronaldo saw
red after a coming together with Gurpegi after having a penalty appeal turned down. Gomez was denied a second by a brilliant save from Lopez, whilst the Madrid keeper also had to be alive to hold Aduriz's header as the spoils were shared. Earlier, Atletico moved
top on an emotional evening at the Vicente Calderon, as former players and fans paid their tributes to former Spain and Atletico player and coach Luis Aragones, who died on Saturday, before the match. The Atletico fans remained silent for the first eight min-
utes before beginning to chant Aragones' name in a tribute to the number he wore as a player with Los Rojiblancos. And Atletico boss Diego Simeone was pleased with how his side dealt with the emotion of the evening. "When someone like Luis leaves us there is pain and sadness, but today the fans, the game and that silence for the first eight minutes before they sang his name moved me. From above he would be wearing red and white and happy with the bravery we showed. "Real Sociedad made it difficult without creating great chances. Defending didn't worry me, but the problem was when you don't attack and it was difficult for us to get out in the second-half. "The changes gave us some freshness. We had the ball more and we managed to get going again. It is a win against a very difficult opponent." After a quiet start, David Villa, the competition's top scorer when Aragones led Spain to the European Championships in 2008, fittingly opened the scoring as he swept home Diego Costa's low cross. Villa's joy didn't last long, though, as he had to be substituted just two minutes later after pulling up with a muscular injury.
ian Thorpe in rehab for depression Annual sports day at KV Rangapahar Friends say Olympian struggling to adjust to life after swimming
SYDNEY, FEbruarY 3 (aP): The manager of Olympic swimming great Ian Thorpe says the fivetime gold medalist is in rehab after being found disoriented on a Sydney street early Monday morning by police responding to a call from residents. James Erskine told the Australian Associated Press that Thorpe was affected by a combination of antidepressants and the painkillers he was taking for a shoulder injury. Police spoke to Thorpe after residents near his parents' home in Panania in Sydney's southwest reported a man allegedly breaking into a van. He was taken to Sydney's Bankstown Hospital for assessment and was later transferred to a rehab facility. "He is in rehab for depression," AAP quoted Erskine as saying. Erskine said Thorpe had thought he was sitting in his friend's car. "The owner of the car basically called the police and the police came," he said. "They realized it was Ian Thorpe. They realized he was disoriented." Erskine said Thorpe, 31, had been taking antidepressants and
medication for his shoulder but had not been drinking alcohol. "He hadn't had a drink," he said. "He had zero alcohol in him." Police said no official complaint has been made and no further police action is anticipated. Thorpe, who is currently living in Switzerland, has been staying with his parents over Christmas. Erskine's admission that Thorpe is in rehab comes only days after Thorpe's management company denied reports he checked into a rehab facil-
ity while battling depression and alcohol abuse. News Corporation, quoting friends of Thorpe, said he had been injured in a fall at his parents' home and was taken to hospital. Reports said Thorpe checked into a rehab facility, but later checked out and returned to his parent's home. Thorpe's management company, SEL, later issued a statement denying the reports. "Ian is not in rehab," a SEL representative said Friday. "Ian was in hospital for
an operation on his shoulder and is pleased to let his friends and fans know that he is now out of hospital and on the mend." In his autobiography, published last year, Thorpe said "not even my family is aware that I've spent a lot of my life battling what I can only describe as crippling depression." Thorpe, known to fans as Thorpedo, was a freestyle specialist and one of the greatest swimmers of his generation. He won three gold and two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney
Eintracht) Braunschweig," Veh said. Earlier, Nuremberg claimed only its second win of the season, its second in succession, by winning 3-1 in Berlin. It started badly for Gertjan Verbeek's side when a poorly defended corner allowed Hertha striker Adrian Ramos to score with a header at the near post in the fourth minute. The Colombian missed two good chances to score again before Markus Feulner equalized with a 16-meter shot in the 20th after a botched clearance, and Josip Drmic scored from a rebound in the 68th, after Daniel Ginczek struck the post. Hertha had a goal ruled out in the 90th minute when it might have had a penalty after Ondrej Petrak used his hand to stop Ronny's long-distance effort on the line. Ramos tucked the rebound away but was judged offside for Ronny's initial shot, while Petrak escaped the red card.
MiLaN, FEbruarY 3 (aP): Juventus eased to a comfortable 3-1 win over bitter rival Inter Milan in the Italian league on Sunday to extend its lead at the top of the table to nine points. Stephan Lichtsteiner, Giorgio Chiellini and Arturo Vidal scored for Juventus before Rolando grabbed a consolation for Inter in the match known as the derby d'Italia — Italy's derby. Antonio Conte's team extended its lead over secondplace Roma, which saw its match against Parma abandoned after eight minutes due to a waterlogged pitch. "We won and we're happy," Conte said. "We prepared the match well in all the details, I think we played well. I'm disappointed we conceded, that made us a bit anxious. We need to keep the tension high until the end." Juventus also moved 15 points ahead of Napoli, which fell to a surprise 3-0 loss at Atalanta as German Denis struck twice against his former club. "We had three or four good counterattacks and then we made a mistake," Napoli coach Rafa
Olympics — the most medals won by any individual competitor at those games — and two more golds at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He also won 11 world championships gold medals, including six at the 2001 championships at Fukuoka, Japan. When he won his first world championships gold at the age of 14 in Perth in 1998, he was the youngest-ever individual male world champion. At various times Thorpe held 13 individual world records and shared five others in relay events. The 400m freestyle was his signature event which he dominated at Olympics and World championships over more than six years. Thorpe retired from swimming in November, 2006, but attempted a comeback in 2012. His attempt to win a place on the Australian team for the London Olympics was unsuccessful and his thoughts of competing at the 2013 World Championships or 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games were thwarted by a shoulder injury. Friends said he struggled to adjust to life after swimming.
Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Rangapahar participate in three legged race during their school Annual Sports Day on February 1.
DiMaPur, FEbruarY 3 (MExN): Kendriya Vidyalaya Rangapahar Cantt held its 21st Annual Sports Day on February 1, 2014 at Bhagat Stadium, TCPI. A press release issued by principal of the school, SK Sharma informed that the programme commenced with the arrival of Chief Guest Brig G S Sanghera, BGS (Info Sys), and Chairman VMC and other
guests. Sports played during the event included 100 metre sprint, three legged race, lemon race, sack race, rabbit race and 4x100 m relay race. The principal during the programme presented the annual report, which portrayed glimpses of various activities of the school throughout the session. Four Houses of the Vidyalaya, namely Shivaji House,
Tagore House, Ashoka House and Raman House also presented a march past. Meanwhile, tiny tots, the release said, presented aerobics, and chief guest released the school magazine. Further, the chief guest gave “an inspiring speech” about importance of games and sports in the field of education and life. Rahul Kumar, PGT (Phy) gave vote of thanks.
Bayern routs Frankfurt Juventus beats bitter rival inter Milan to stay 13 points clear
bErLiN, FEbruarY 3 (aP): Bayern Munich defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 to restore its 13-point advantage in the Bundesliga on Sunday, while Nuremberg climbed out of the relegation zone by beating Hertha Berlin. Mario Goetze opened the scoring after 11 minutes of concerted pressure from Bayern, and Franck Ribery, back in the starting lineup after recovering from his back problems, made it 2-0 a minute before halftime. Bayern began the second half as it ended the first, with Frankfurt keeper Kevin Trapp deflecting Goetze's effort onto the post, then denying Rafinha, before Ribery struck the crossbar with a delicate chip. Goetze pulled the ball back for Arjen Robben to score off the underside of the crossbar in the 67th, two minutes after the Dutchman came on as a substitute, and Dante made it 4-0 with a header two minutes after that. It got worse for the visi-
tors when Trapp hobbled off with a knee injury. Replacement goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald came on for his Bundesliga debut but was helpless to prevent Mandzukic scoring in the 89th, when the Croatian beat a defender before curling his effort inside the far post. "We talked before the game of a miracle, but when Bayern are like that you can't do anything. I think even Barcelona would have lost here today," Frankfurt midfielder Pirmin Schwegler said. Bayern stretched its record league unbeaten run to 44 games and the win was its 17th from 19 games this season. The other two games were draws. "Everyone always wants to beat the top team in the league. We have to stay alert," Robben said. Frankfurt coach Armin Veh left out regulars Sebastian Rode and Carlos Zambrano because they were in danger of suspension for a fifth yellow card. "We need them more against (next opponent
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, back to camera, celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Inter Milan at the Juventus stadium, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 2. (AP Photo)
Benitez said. "Then we had another chance but then we again made a mistake, and then there was another mistake. In summary, we gifted them three goals. "Teams put a lot of men behind the ball against us so it's difficult to find space, but when we have chances we have to score. It wasn't my team selection which made the difference today, but mis-
takes." At the other end of the table, Catania drew 3-3 at home to Livorno in a tense relegation battle between the two bottom clubs in Serie A. Sassuolo also remained in the relegation zone after new coach Alberto Malesani's debut ended in a 2-1 defeat at home to former club Hellas Verona, which snapped a run of three successive defeats. Lazio
continued its resurgence under Edy Reja as it comfortably beat Chievo Verona 2-0. Juventus almost took the lead with less than three minutes on the clock but Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic pulled off a fantastic double save to deny Carlos Tevez from point-blank range. The home side did go in front in the 16th minute
when Lichtsteiner was left unmarked to send a diving header into the bottom left corner following a great ball from Andrea Pirlo. Inter should have reduced the deficit shortly before halftime with its first real chance of the night but Rodrigo Palacio fired narrowly over the bar. Juventus doubled its lead two minutes after the break when Chiellini — who was wearing the captain's armband in place of the suspended Gianluigi Buffon — capitalized on Paul Pogba's persistence to bundle the ball into the back of the net. Vidal sealed the match eight minutes later, slotting home the rebound after Handanovic had saved Pogba's effort. Roland fired into the far bottom corner, through a crowd of bodies to reduce the deficit in the 71st. Mirko Vucinic came off the bench for Juventus four minutes from time and he almost scored against the club he nearly joined, but saw his effort deflected off the left upright. Napoli instigated its own downfall in Bergamo as a series of defensive howlers led to a crushing defeat.
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he Vamps have been named as the winners of MTV Brand New 2014. The indie pop band feel ''very lucky'' after two months of campaigning for votes and beating off stiff competition from BRITs Critics' Choice Award winner Sam Smith to the coveted title. Drummer Tristan Evans told MTV: ''We're very lucky and we feel very humbled and honoured to win
such an awesome competition we've been growing up with.'' Among other nominees this year for MTV Brand New were - Ella Eyre, Elyar Fox, BANKS, Royal Blood, Joel Compass, Kwabs, George Ezra and unsigned winner Marie Naffah. The Vamps - which also features Bradley Simpson, Connor Ball and James McVey - follow in the foot-
steps of Ebony Day, Conor Maynard and Justin Bieber who are previous MTV Brand New champions. Bradley added: ''A big thank you to all our fans who voted for us, you're all amazing. It's a bit weird winning it when we've all grown up and seen the artists who have won it so thank you very much.'' The 'Wild Heart' hitmakers' increasingly large fan
British-American historical drama film, which is considered the front-runner for best picture in the Oscars, has 10 nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards.
The Vamps have been named the winners of MTV Brand New 2014 after beating stiff competition from BRITs Critics' Choice Award winner Sam Smith.
base - nicknamed the vampettes - helped their debut single 'Can We Dance' reach number two in the UK Official Singles Chart last year, however they have previously brushed off a rivalry with One Direction. They said: ''We don't look at any other bands as competition. There is a massive music industry [and] there is space for loads of different bands, so it's not a competition.''
This photo taken January 19, shows Phillip Seymour Hoffman posing for a portrait at The Collective and Gibson Lounge Powered by CEG, during the Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah. Hoffman, who won the Oscar for best actor in 2006 for his portrayal of writer Truman Capote in "Capote", was foaund dead Sunday, Feb. 2, in his New York apartment. He was 46. (AP Photo)
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Shabana Azmi to receive her fifth doctorate
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"Honoured and humbled to be getting a Doctorate from TERI university on Feb 5. It is my 5th!," Shabana posted on Twitter. Earlier, Jadavpur University, Leeds Metropolitan University, Jamia Milia University and Simon Fraser
University honoured the 'Godmother' actress with this degree. Shabana has so far acted in more than one hundred Hindi films, both in the mainstream as well as in Parallel Cinema. She is also the recipient of five national awards.
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Parineeti's "Shuddh Desi Romance" and Priyanka's "Zanjeer" released on the same date, Sep 6. "No, there is no competition with her (Priyanka). Infact I am just waiting to watch 'Gunday'. I just wish I get to see the movie at a screening before it releases on Feb 14," Parineeti told reporters during the promotion of her film here. The actress will be seen essaying a mad scientist in
the movie and she says portraying the character was "physically very exhausting" for her. "The character that I am playing is very quirky. It is different from the ones I have played before. Usually in movies, either an actress plays a normal girl or a mentally challenged, but my character in the movie is between the two. It was physically very exhausting for me to play it," she said.
rumpled naturalism brought him four Academy Award nominations — for "Capote," ''The Master," ''Doubt" and "Charlie Wilson's War" — and three Tony nominations for his work on Broadway, including "Death of a Salesman." He was as productive as he was acclaimed, often appearing in at least two or three films a year while managing a busy life in the theater. Hoffman spoke candidly over the years about his past struggles with drug addiction. After 23 years sober, he admitted in interviews last year to falling off the wagon and developing a heroin problem that led to a stint in rehab. "No words for this. He was too great and we're too shattered," said Mike Nichols, who directed Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Death of a Salesman." The law enforcement officials said Hoffman's body was discovered in a bathroom at his Greenwich Village apartment by his assistant and a friend who made the emergency services call. On Sunday night, a black body bag was carried out on a stretcher, loaded into the back of a medical examiner's van and driven away. Hoff-
man's family called the news "tragic and sudden." Hoffman is survived by his partner of 15 years, Mimi O'Donnell, and their three children. "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone," the family said in a statement. Tributes poured in from other Hollywood figures. "Damn, We Lost Another Great Artist," Spike Lee, who directed him in "25th Hour," said on Twitter. Kevin Costner said in an AP interview: "Philip was a very important actor and really takes his place among the real great actors. It's a shame. Who knows what he would have been able to do? But we're left with the legacy of the work he's done and it all speaks for itself." Hoffman was a spoiled prep school student in one of his earliest movies, "Scent of a Woman" in 1992. One of his breakthrough roles came as a gay member of a porno film crew in "Boogie Nights," one of several films directed by Paul Thomas Anderson that he would eventually appear in. He played comic, slightly off-kilter characters in movies like "Along Came
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Polly," ''The Big Lebowski" and "Almost Famous." And in "Moneyball," he was Art Howe, the grumpy manager of the Oakland Athletics who resisted new thinking about baseball talent. He was nominated for the 2013 Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in "The Master" as the charismatic, controlling leader of a religious movement. The film, inspired in part by the life of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, reunited the actor with Anderson. Born in 1967 in Fairport, New York, Hoffman was an athletic boy, but a neck injury suffered while wrestling ended any hopes of a career in sports. He soon became interested in acting, mesmerized at 12 by a local production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons." He studied theater as a teenager with the New York State Summer School of the Arts and the Circle in the Square Theatre. He then majored in drama at New York University. In his Oscar acceptance speech in 2006 for "Capote," he thanked his mother for raising him and his three siblings alone, and for taking him to his first play. Hoffman's parents divorced when he was 9.
Mallika Sherawat & groom Vijay not together
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Arsenal beat Crystal to lead EPL
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, right, scores against Crystal Palace during their English Premier League soccer match at Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 2. (AP Photo)
LONDON, February 3 (aFP): Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored twice as Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. With previous leaders Manchester City hosting Chelsea on Monday, Arsene Wenger's team had an opportunity to regain top spot and, thanks to Oxlade-Chamberlain's first goals of the season, they seized it. The midfielder, 20, was making
just his second league start of the campaign after missing the first five months of it with a knee problem. And with Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey out through injury, Wenger had brought in Kim Kallstrom on loan from Spartak Moscow to boost his midfield options. But the Sweden international signed with a back problem that, despite the club doctors informing Wenger prior to the transfer, could mean that he misses around six games.
Wenger chose to deploy Oxlade-Chamberlain in central midfield and also turned to Lukas Podolski for just his fifth Premier League start of the campaign to add some creativity alongside Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla. But Palace nullified them with surprising ease for 45 minutes as manager Tony Pulis opted to anchor Mile Jedinak and Kagisho Dikgacoi in front of his defence in the hope of stifling the home side. The hosts
needed runs ahead of the two-Test series against New Zealand starting February 6 in Auckland. This was in reply to the hosts' score of 262 for nine declared on the first day. The Indian batting started from their overnight score of 41/0, with openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay looking to bat for time. But they couldn't stay at the wicket for a long duration, as both fell early in the first hour of play.
Vijay was the first to go, bowled in the second over of the day, without adding to his overnight score of 19, which came off 56 deliveries and included one hit to the fence. Dhawan needed to spend more time in the middle after his repetitive failures in the ODI series but going for a third run, a misunderstanding with non-striker Cheteshwar Pujara meant that he was run-out. He scored 26 runs, off 68 balls, with four fours.
New Zealand XI skipper Anton Devcich described Pujara as "the toughest Indian batsman to bowl to", and it certainly looked so while he batted for an hour and half, scoring 33 runs (66 balls, four fours) before he was trapped LBW by Roald Badenhorst (1-38). It brought together Rohit and Rahane at the crease, and the duo didn't face much trouble as the pitch eased out under the bright sun.
India's practice match ends in a draw
WHaNGareI, February 3 (PTI): The Indian top-order failed to convert good starts but Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane struck morale-boosting fifties ahead of the Test series as the visiting team's twoday practice match against New Zealand XI ended in a tame draw on Monday. India batted out the second day, finishing at 313 for seven declared in 93 overs, with Rahane (60) and Rohit (59) getting some much-
fired an early warning when Ozil spotted left-back Nacho Monreal racing upfield and lifted a superb ball over the Palace defence. The angle was tight for the Spain defender, but he still forced Julian Speroni into a fine stop with his legs. Monreal's chance appeared to increase Palace's resolve not to let Arsenal go into an early lead and one of their former players nearly put the visitors in front on 14 minutes. Marouane Chamakh has looked rejuvenated in recent weeks and when he received the ball in midfield, he easily skipped Sara Errani of Italy, left, poses with the second place trophy with winner Anastasia Pavlypast Laurent Koscielny. uchenkova of Russia following their single final match of the 22st Gaz de France WTA Open But just as he was bear- 2014 tennis tournament at Coubertin stadium, in Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2. (AP Photo) ing down on Wojciech Szczesny, his touch eluded him and the Arsenal goalkeeper dived at his feet to save. The closest either side came in the opening half was on 34 minutes when Ozil's freekick was met by the head of Koscielny. The central defender got the faintest of touches, but as the ball looked destined for the corner of the net, Speroni fully extended himself to make a fine save. However, all of Palace's first-half efforts counted for little just two minutes into the second half. On the first occasion that Jedinak failed to close down Arsenal's midfield, Cazorla found space to clip a majestic ball over the Palace back line and OxladeChamberlain ghosted into the area before lobbing over the advancing Speroni. Moments later, with Bacary Sagna caught upfield, Jason Puncheon found space on Palace's left wing. The attacking midfielder, who made his move to Palace from Southampton permanent on Friday, crossed and Yannick Bolasie headed the ball on to Cameron Jerome, whose header was well stopped by Szczesny. Cazorla was at then at the heart of another of Arsenal's better moves when he found Arteta, who rolled the ball on to Podolski, but the Germany forward fired wide when he should have at least tested Speroni.
Woods arrives in India for exhibition round
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NeW DeLHI, February 3 (aFP): Tiger Woods arrived in New Delhi on Monday for his first visit to India, where he will play a round with special guests at a private event organised by a motorcycle company. The world number one arrived from the United Arab Emirates where he had competed in the Dubai Desert Classic, and was whisked from the VIP area at the airport under tight security. Woods is expected to play an 18-hole round with special invitees at the heavily guarded Delhi Golf Club on Tuesday morning, an event that is closed to the public and the media. "I am afraid this is a strictly private affair," a club official said. "Even regular members will not be allowed in unless they have been invited." The 14-time Major winner will play alongside Hero Mo-
Tiger Woods, center, arrives at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 3. Woods arrived Monday on his first visit to India to play an exhibition with a top business executive. (AP Photo)
tors boss Pawan Munjal and his guests that include two renowned Indian golfers, Shiv Kapur and Arjun Atwal. Kapur, a member of
the upscale Delhi Golf Club, is a regular on the European and Asian tour. Atwal is a long-time friend and PGA Tour colleague of Woods.
Media reports speculated that Woods could be earning an appearance fee worth a seven-figure dollar sum for his short trip. Despite the public and media being excluded from the event, Kapur said Woods's presence would boost golf's image in the cricket-mad nation. "Tiger's visit to India is going to make a huge impact and there is a big buzz already not only in Delhi but the whole country," Kapur said on the sidelines of the Dubai Desert Classic last week. "I know the members at my club are very excited and there is going to be people climbing all over the walls just to get a glimpse of Tiger. "As everyone knows, cricket dominates sport in India. So for at least one day the world's top golfer is going to steal all the attention away from the Sachin Tendulkars and Virender Sehwags."
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