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BJP wins; AAP scripts history [ PAGE 08]

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Dimapur | December 8

Justice demanded for victim of July 4 murder DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 8 (MExN): The Watsu mungdang today once again demanded justice for the victim in the July 4 murder at Landmark colony, Dimapur. A press note from the Watsu Mungdang expressed hope that the forensic results of materials from the crime scene, which were sent to Kolkata nearly five months ago is at hand. “If not, then it is beyond comprehension as to the reasons behind this inordinate delay,” it stated. Watsu Mungdang further cautioned that “any attempt to compromise truth for lies shall not be tolerated.”

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Anniversaries are, by tradition, greeted with excitement on reaching the halfcentury mark. Nagaland is also in celebratory mode, commemorating a historic occasion that was but received with feelings of hope and disappointment in equal measure. December 1, 1963, weighs heavy. Fifty years down the line, retrospect rears. The President of India describing the progress made by Nagaland in human resource development and industry as praiseworthy was, indeed, gratifying and no less thought provoking. Mere diplomatic rhetoric or based on fact, the words of approval from none other than the Head of State will, if not ever, remain debated. What has Nagaland achieved, in the five decades of statehood, deserving such praise? Is it the literacy rate crossing the 80 percent mark, or is it the state government machinery enabling some 1.2 lakh (as on 2013) citizens a source of livelihood? Is it the schools, the water pipe-

NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 8 (AgENCIEs): In elections seen as a “semi-final” before the 2014 Lok Sabha battle, the BJP retained Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and ousted the Congress in Rajasthan. The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) stunning show in Delhi pushed the Congress to a humiliating third spot, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party with 31 seats. AAP got 28 seats while the Congress was reduced to 8. A humbled Congress, which had pitted its vice-president Rahul Gandhi against the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the hectic election campaign, said it would “introspect” why it lost Rajasthan, was

lines, the roads, the power lines and the medical amenities that have notionally reached almost all villages? In the industrial front, the state has not much to boast, save the now defunct Nagaland Pulp and Paper Mill and Nagaland Sugar Mills Company. Then again, industry can grow only when a state has dynamic human resource pool. Can Nagaland‘s human resource pool live upto the President’s remark? “Different jobs need a different set of skills and, for Nagaland, human resource is our biggest opportunity and also our biggest threat. We produce thousands of graduates each year—they have to become more productive,” says Human Resource professional, Lezo Putsure, on the current state of Nagaland’s human resource pool. Harnessing Nagaland’s almost dormant human resource pool has been the government’s mantra in current times. However, the state’s human resource pool has been limited to producing white-collar folks and seldom pioneers who could and would have engineered a development revolution. “We have to build a human resource pool before the private sector enters Nagaland,” continues Putsure, who is a strategist at YouthNet and founder of

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Young Nagas return home carrying firewood in Tuensang. Is Nagaland’s human resource empowered enough to realise its full potential? Photo by Imojen Jamir

Smarter Nagaland, while adding that human resource, at present, lacks the skill and ability should the private sector decide to invest. “Literacy rate maybe a great statistical data but what counts are the employability skills of the individuals that make up that data,” explains Putsure, adding that education and employability have to match.

crushed in Delhi and why it couldn’t dislodge the BJP in Madhya Pradesh. “Our congratulations to those who have won in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan,” said a despondent Congress leader Jayanthi Natarajan. “In Delhi, we accept the verdict and will examine the results. We will find out what has gone wrong.” “Our work is cut out for us and we have to face realities,” said Congress minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The BJP said the verdict dominantly reflected “mass anger” against the Congress, which has ruled India since 2004 at the head of a multiparty United Progressive Alliance. “This is an antiCongress vote. There is an impact of

Modi also,” said spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman, referring to the party’s prime ministerial candidate who campaigned in all four states with gusto. BJP activists erupted into celebrations all across Madhya Pradesh, which the party has ruled since 2003, and Rajasthan, where the Congress suffered a disastrous defeat. However, the Congress put up a spirited show in Chhattisgarh. The most stunning verdict came from Delhi where Sheila Dikshit, chief minister for 15 long years, resigned after leading the party to a rout, and she herself was set to lose humiliatingly to AAP founder leader Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi constituency. Related story on page 8

Molding agents of harmony and unity Morung Express News Dimapur | December 8

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‘Deep, Deep Love’, ‘Jesus is a Rock’, Not by Might’ were some of the messages brought forth through choral music, this evening, by students of various Theological institutions. A combined choir of Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur; Clark Theological College, Aolijen, Mokokchung; Oriental Theological Seminary, Bade, Dimapur and Eastern Theological College, Jorhat, Assam enthralled Advent celebrators at Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) Dimapur on December 8. The initiative to hold such an evening was the vision of Mrs. Simon Chan, who is an International Soloist and Preacher from Singapore. Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, in an introduction, described Mrs. Simon Chan to the congregation, as a paradigm of unity in today’s post modern context of conflict. He also stated that holding a concert with the combined choir is an extension of Mrs. Simon Chan’s vision.

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IN PERFEct HARMoNy: Students of four Theological institutions came together this evening to form a combined choir, under the theme “Proclaiming Christ in Advent”. The combined choir is seen performing under the guidance of Conductor, Mrs. Simon Chan, who is an International Soloist and Preacher from Singapore. (Morung Photo)

Twenty two years ago, this vibrant, passionate woman came to this part of the world, to share “what she knew best”- Church Music. And today her prophetic vision has come true, he said. Aier also acknowledged Mrs. Simon Chan as a person who has moulded many young people from Nagaland. Aier felt that she has succeeded in her purpose to initiate theological students to be agents of harmony and unity, and to affirm each others gifts and talents. Scripture portions

were read by Rev. Dr. Akheto Sumi, Principal, Eastern Theological College, Alongla Aier, Associate Professor, Oriental Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Takatemjen, Principal, Clark Theological College, and Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Principal, Oriental Theological Seminary. The ‘Advent Reflection’ was stated by Rev. Dr. Simon Chan, who advocated that Christmas brings with it, a lot of nice things, and wonderful feelings, but that the hope of Christmas should not just be ‘wishful

thinking’. He added that it is a time of divine mercy, but it is also about severe mercy. To the congregation, he said, “Let us rejoice, but let us also do some serious soul searching.” For, many the Christmas story may be sentimental and romanticized but if that is all we feel, than it means we have not fully understood the meaning of Christ, he said. The concert was held under the theme “Proclaiming Christ in Advent”, and featured musicians from Singapore and Malaysia.

A radical change in attitude together with action proportionate to the transformation in thought is what Putsure vouches for. “We lack skilled labour in various fields and the reason may be our education system which lacks professional training. It also has to do with lack of job opportunities apart from teaching and administrative jobs,” states Dr. C.

Toshisangba, a research scholar. Dr. Toshisangba, who specialises in genetics, and is currently a post doctoral fellow at the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, further states, “I believe this also has a lot to do with the Naga mentality - thinking some jobs or tasks are beneath us.” On the science front, despite the high literacy

figure, Nagaland is found wanting. “Here again, it has to do with the quality of our education. The point here is that we need proper educational institutions where people are taught how to actually do a job irrespective of any field,” opines Dr. Toshisangba. According to him, Nagaland needs more career-specific schools of higher learning or reliable research institutions and universities. But a degree in science alone cannot cultivate “scientific temperament,” agree Putsure and Dr. Toshisangba. “The term science means going that extra mile but many a times we settle for mediocrity. We are as good as anyone in the world but we’ve been pampered too much,” asserts Putsure. “I believe there are various indigenous inventions. What we need is a good support system for these inventions. We need the latest technology, we need experts and we need to be creative to create a culture of innovation, consistency and hard work within us.” Riding the IT wave, for instance the internet revolution, Putsure feels, is an opportunity that cannot be missed. Without human resource and the ingenuity that comes alongside, the world as it is today would not have evolved. What,

then, are Nagaland’s prospects as the years beyond fifty beckon? With the Look East Policy in mind, “we must be ready with the right skills” lest the avenues that open up get occupied by more skilled people from outside, Putsure says. Imbibing ‘soft skills’ –communication, organisation skills, work etiquette along with customer service and attitude will be crucial, he adds. Citing the automobile retail business, banking and telecom sectors, he reveals, these sectors find it difficult to get the right people. “(Thus) the only way to do this is to start training young people. Once they come out of college they should be ready to face the world.” One cannot expect ‘rocket science’ at this stage of development in Nagaland but there are areas where it can thrive. On this, Dr. Toshisangba suggests, “Being at a premier agriculture institute, I have seen how productive people can be if they are given the right direction.” According to him, the government’s thrust should be towards setting up agriculture (and allied sectors) research facilities. “The way to go now is to upgrade the already existing institutes in the state and also set up new ones in collaboration with universities.”

stories from the Hornbill night Bazaar Seeking the Super Mind-Controlling Agent Abokali Jimomi Kohima | December 8

It gets dark by 3:30 pm in winter, the Hornbill Night Bazaar opens at 4:00 pm with the streets of Kohima all lighted – a sparkling river like the Milky Way. People in thousands, children in multi-coloured blinking hats, families queuing up for hot roadside pakoras, young men and women in over-sized fun sun-glasses, and tourists throng the streets; where goodies, burning stoves and steaming food magically appear by nightfall. Just like 99% of small-scale traders at the local vegetable Bazaar, most stall owners at the Night Bazar are Naga Women. Atobu and Aseno are 21-year old business partners who come from Kezobasa Village to sell novelty items. Children of “kheti kuria manu,” as they informed, one of them had her baby strapped to the back. They made some profit the previous Hornbill and were happy to sell again this year. Their eyes hinted at bigger plans for the future. Naomi, a graduate from Kohima, selling colourful wigs is unemployed and says that Hornbill was an opportunity to experiment her skills. She wants to start her own business… but people have no money this year, she laments. Aroma of roasted chicken beckoned… skewered piping hot above red coals, and the banner read ‘Little Lights Home Orphanage.’ Run by Hekali and David, this Home in Dimapur has 30 children from 11 Naga tribes. In between chicken and European Coffee, there are children out there orphaned by parents dying of HIV-AIDS; who are shunned, discriminated and abused by a “Christian” Naga society. Little Lights’ first time at Hornbill was to have fun and raise funds for a plot of land. The home aims to educate these children and let them become ‘Lights’ of the world. Hekali terms the Hornbill Festival as a great platform to promote Nagaland and to generate income though responsible tourism. However, she expresses concern about young Nagas and binge drinking. “Tai-po! Tai-po! All the way from Gangtok!” Vangaurd Youth of Faith Harvest Church shouted. Volunteering for their friends from Sikkim, fundraising for the construction of Victo-

Stall owners are seen barbecuing meat at the ongoing Kohima night carnival.

ry Fellowship Church in Sikkim, Vane (15), Medovine(14) and Kelhousetuo (17), express they were not too keen about the Rock Fest, as people get drunk and abusive. But they are happy with the Night Bazaar as sale of Tai-po (Gigantic dumpling) will help their friends. Some Army men seemed to have really liked the Bazaar, complimenting women on how beautiful they look. However, in their festive excitement they probably crossed the LOC asking: “How much does this potato cost? – Rs20/- per piece (to shoo them off) … “and How much do you cost? “ – I am very costly, you cannot buy me! The women had retorted back feeling commoditized! Conversations with visitors at the Bazaar show that like many things in life, Hornbill Festival too has its positives and negatives. To pass off an event that engages a diverse network of people for years as a farce, is to question our individual responsibility in creating the situation in the first place. Lives are interconnected and people have their own stories to tell. We need to understand the intricacies involved, feel the pulse of the system, taste and experience the real side of the 80% majority living in rural areas in our multi-cultural, multi-lingual, complicatedly universes ruled by numerous traditional customs, beliefs and conditioned biases; while each fighting for her own place to stand amidst mind-bombardment by obsolete superstitions, rigid religious doctrines and rituals; within our minis-

cule areas of multiple geographic borders. Otherwise our knowledge and opinions of grand solutions, just by skimming the creamy top, would all be half-baked and ill-equipped. Never really experienced, but I just know? No, that would make us the same as the forces that frustrate us. We perpetually judge people’s actions but struggle to practice the very moralities we preach. Who then, shall we blame for the degradation of values and loss of originality, translating to uncontainable corruption and lawlessness? Who is this super-brain or set of superminded individuals controlling us? Or is it a collective failure? Knowing that each possesses the conscience to discern, the power then must lie within individuals to co-create the change we so desire. Realization dawns that I am also to be blamed for the terrible roads, overflowing trash bins and sewages, and our inability to be self sufficient. We are a slave economy under the mercy of government funds – taxpayer’s money of other hardworking, productive individuals. I vote and elect rulers; I am to be blamed if good governance is absent. I have no output to show; my selfrighteousness is baseless because my actions do not speak louder than words. Therefore, I must be a part of the problem I complain about.

This piece is the fourth in a series of articles on the discourse around and on the Hornbill Festival, with the view to initiate reflection and dialogue.

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Cultural Presentations on Day 8 The Hornbill festival at Kisama is still going on with warm festivities even on day 8th showcasing the rich and varied Naga traditional heritage presentations. The enthusiastic cultural troupes attracted the viewers even before the show began by making of war cry in unison. The extravaganza cultural presentations of songs, dances, games and demonstration of cultural items were presented by different Naga tribe. Different various cultural dances and songs was performed by different tribes in the morning session such as Khianmungan, Kuki, Kachari Rengma Sumi Zeliang, Pochury, Garo and Chakhesang. 2nd half of the Cultural show was performed by cultural troupes of various tribes like Konyak, Sangtam, Angami, Yimchungri, Ao, Phom, Chang and Lotha.

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Hornbill Cyclist Rally

The Hornbill Cyclist Rally under the theme ‘See Green See life – Save the Hornbill’ was flagged off at Indira Gandhi stadium at 8:00 am by Angamba KH, Chief Strategy and IT Review North- East. The event is being organized by Alaphra group and endorsed and sponsored by the department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland and supported by the department of New & Renewable Energy and Nagaland Cycling Association (NCA). Altogether 97 cyclist took part in the rally. Dr. Benjongliba Aier Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture and Ruth from England also took part in the rally. (DIPR News)

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1st National Hornbill Dance Competition

he 1st National Hornbill Dance Competition was declared by the Advisor MTF & New and Renewable Energy Khriehu Liezietsu at the Old Heritage DC Bungalow, Kohima, on December 7. Opening ‘Footloose’ – The National Hornbill Dance Competition, Khriehu who was the chief patron of these landmark mega events expressed his happiness and gratitude to the organizers NAFDA, in collaboration with the state Government and said that this is a good cause and encouraging to the Local

and National Dancers for divulging their talents skits. The three day dance Competition is being in two Categories, one Solo and another one is Group category, who was participated after the online audition for both Solo & Group Act out of which only ten best acts from each group were selected from across the country. Solo participants were four from the States of Nagaland, one each from Delhi, Assam, and Meghalaya. Group participants four from Nagaland, two from

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Meghalaya and one each from Manipur and Mizoram. Both categories two each were eliminated in the first round. The solo who were enter in the semi- final round are Afai (Assam), Andrew Dundel (Delhi), Akon and Dzupalu Clara Dukru (Nagaland) and Zorinkima (Meghalaya). The Groups in 2nd round were reached by Elemenz Group (Nagaland), House of Ninja and Wan’s dance Academy (Meghalaya), Pumkin crew (Manipur), break point and Funky fresh boyz (Nagaland). The total of prize money for

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the competition is 2.9 lakhs. In the Solo category, seven of them performed in the stage and in 8 groups were displayed their talents. Prize money for Solo category 1st is Rs, 70,000/- and 2nd is Rs. 50,000/. Group category 1st Prize is Rs. 1,00,000/- and the 2nd is 70,000/. Set in the backdrop of the international Hornbill Festival, Footloose aims to blend the culture aspect of dance and provide aspiring dancers a platform and opportunity to display their talents. The eminent judges during this 1st show were Arif (Megha-

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laya), Ajay Roy (Assam), and Kevino Savino (Nagaland). Besides, other highlight included opening Acts by Christina Virieno and Fusion Flippers (NAFDA) enthralled the viewer as entertainment. Marking the Second round, Chairman, MARCOFED & MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon would grace the enthusiastic competition as quest of honour in this evening. The Governor of Nagaland and Manipur Dr. Ashwani Kumar would grace the Grand Final as the Chief Guest on December 9, 2013. (DIPR News)

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Participant of Hornbill Master Chef 2013- 6th round (Hornbill Round) on December 8 at Kisama. Winner of today’s dish -Temjenba Imsong (Naga style fish). Seven round on Decem- Dried meat at the Angami Morung during Hornbill festival at ber 9 will feature (Just Desert). (Morung Photo) Kisama. (Morung Photo)

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Nagaland Association for Adventure Mountaineering & Education (NAAME) present adventure activities -Water Zorbin, Zip Liner, Burma Bridge, Spider Web etc. within the arena of Hornbill Kids Carnival atat Kisama. (Morung Photo)

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BJP Chandel hits out at SPF govt ZYF (AMN) cautions orange farmers Manipur BJP to organize protest rally

Ruwngthung Hrangbung Chandel | December 8

BJP Chandel Manipur has criticized the present congress led SPF government of keeping the district head quarter Chandel, undeveloped even after coming into power and ruled the state for more than 10 years. According to the release of the BJP Chandel district signed by working President Tongsin willingson,

the rule of the Congress led SPF government is nothing but a ‘breeder of corruption’ and termed it as a total people failing government and added that the people of Chandel in particular have become the most affected victim as far as lack of various district infrastructure is concerned. While blaming the Congress SPF led congress government for deplorable condition of the district road, BJP in a statment pointed out that the government of Manipur took the administrative approval of Rs 24,22,00,000 for improvement of road from Pallel to Chandel in the year 2005. In that same year Rs 15 Crores and Rupees Two Crores Forty Nine Lakhs and Ninety –

two Thousand was sanction and released by the Principal Secretary AE Ahmad of Works Department, Govt. of Manipur entrusting the Executive Engineer of PWD, Chandel Division for development of road between Pallel to Chandel and the road stretched between Chandel to Chakpikarong respectively. In response to the letter No. 2070/P-C-S-C/29/ E2 dated 30th June 2010, submitted by OC 82nd Road Construction Coy (GREF), BRTF, Imphal, PWD Chandel Division wrote a letter No. EE/ CDL/HO/2010-255 dated 12th July 2010, vide No. EE/CDL/HO/2010, advising the BRTF to complete the road works added the statement.

Surprised by the inordinate delay of the work which the BRTF under the financial aids Chandel were expected to complete black topping of the said road by now has left nothing for the BJP but made to hold the State Government responsible for making the people to suffer under the grudges of the poth-hole ridden dusty road stated the statement. It is also stated that the BJP Chandel district taking genuine plight of the people had organized a mass rally to protest the bad condition of the district road which has remained neglected by congress ruled government for the last many years. The statement also allege the Works Minister Ratan Kumar for making

a false promise when he said that the Govt. will finished repairing of the road work and inauguration of the Mini secretariat by mid of last November. The release further stated that common people have suffered enough due to the bad road condition and worst basic health facility available in the district hospital and had call to end Manipur’s congress attitude of taking the common people as ‘vote-bank’ instead of serving the people for better future. It is stated that BJP will launched protest rally in association with the people’s organization for taking quick action for development of the Pallel Chandel road, the only lifeline of the people.

Five Assam labourers killed in mine accident

SHILLONG, DECEMBER 8 (TNN): The dangerous coalmines of the state claimed five migrant labourers from neighbouring Assam on Friday. The workers were crushed to death when the cables of a crane trolley lowering two labourers snapped midway in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. "The incident occurred at Briwar mining area when two of the five miners were descending into a mine at least 200 feet deep," a police officer said. "As the labourers were being lowered, the cables of the crane trolley gave way, plunging the duo deep into the mine. The other three, stationed inside, were crushed to death by the trol-

Tribal dancers from Tripura in traditional attire perform a dance during the Hornbill festival at Kisama village on the outskirts of Kohima, Nagaland. The 10-day long festival named after the Hornbill bird is one of the biggest festivals of India’s northeast that showcases the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the indigenous Nagas. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

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didate Narendra Modi's fresh appeal to repeal the article. In reply to a question whether RSS would back Modi on the issue, the RSS leader said, "It's not the question about backing Modiji. However, this is an important issue of the Sangh". Regarding the outcome

of assembly polls held in five states and upcoming general election in 2014, the RSS leader said "RSS has nothing to do with who comes to power after the election - BJP or Congress. RSS always respects the mandate of the people of the country. It will do so in future as well."

and to give strong instruction or direction to army and para military forces operating in Zeliangrong areas to stop harassment, illegal detention, captive in custody beyond permitted time without lodging FIR, physical torture, heaping and leveling baseless and unfounded charges after pick up of any innocent persons. The note ststed that untill the state government gives a satisfactory response and positive step are taken up regarding the serious issues raised by the Zeliangrong Youth Front, the festival will not be allowed participation. Any orange growers found defying the instruction and participate the festival will be heavily penalized as fine as per Zeliangrong tradition and customary for acting against the voice of the people, it cautioned.

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SILCHAR, DECEMBER 8 (TNN): Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) national executive member Arun Kumar said on Saturday that he is against repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur until militancy is completely erased from the two states. "As far as the situation in Manipur is concerned, the presence of the Army is necessary for the sake of security of common people. Manipur needs the Army until militants are neutralized," said the RSS leader. Regarding Jammu and Kashmir, Kumar said withdrawing of the act would only help pro-Pakistani terror groups to regain strength in the state. Talking to the media here, Kumar, who is also the director of Jammu-Kashmir Study Centre, said at present, terrorism is showing weakening signs and if the central government handles the situation carefully, the Kashmir problem can be resolved. Kumar also expressed the Sangh's views in favour of repeal of Article 370 which is in force in Kashmir. He said Article 370, which gives special powers, is being misused by politicians in Jammu and Kashmir. He welcomed BJP's prime ministerial can-

ley which weighed over a ton," he added. The mutilated bodies of the five coalminers were retrieved and sent for postmortem.

boundary of Tamenglong district at Phaitol, Kamranga and Khedagor bordering with Jiribam; Tamenglong district police personnel to replace Jiribam Police personnel at the Police Out Post located at Tatbung and name the Police Out Post as Tatbung Police Out Post, Tousem subDivision, Tamenglong district instead of Jiribam Police Out Post, Imphal East district; removal of IRB training centre from any part of Tamenglong; to identify the trucks involved in accident and pay necessary compensation/ex-gratia to the injured persons/deceased family by the govt. as per relevant provisions and rules; immediate suspension of security personnel who are escorting the tata trucks on the day of accident occurred for negligence of duty and responsibilities and for failing to honor the life of people

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Front (MNF) chief Zoramthanga is trying his electoral fortunes from Tuipui East, bordering Myanmar. The main poll battle in the mountainous state is between the ruling Congress and opposition coalition Mizoram Democratic Alliance, comprising the MNF, Mizoram People's Conference (MPC) and Maraland Democratic Front (MDF), all regional and local parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has little base in the state, Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) and the Nationalist Congress Party also contested, fielding candidates on many seats. Of the 40 assembly seats, 39 are reserved for tribals and one is for general category. During the last assembly elections held December 2008, the Congress won 32 seats, the MNF three and the MDF one. The MPC and ZNP got two seats each. The MNF, which ruled the state for 10 years till 2008, is the principal opposition party.

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AIzAwL, DECEMBER 8 (IANS): The fate of the Congress government in Mizoram will be known when votes polled for the assembly elections held Nov 25 are counted Monday, officials said here Sunday. Over 81 percent of the total of 690,860 voters exercised their franchise across the state to elect a new 40-member assembly and government. "The counting of ballots would be done across eight districts from 8 a.m. Monday. Postal ballots would be counted first, followed by the votes recorded in EVMs (electronic voting machines)," an official of the state election department told reporters. The results would decide the fate of 142 candidates, including six women. Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, also the state Congress chief, is contesting from two constituencies - Serchhip, his home turf, and neighbouring Hrangturzo - while opposition Mizo National

IMPHAL, DECEMBER 8 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam Manipur Nagaland) has started issuing instruction of restriction and prohibition to the orange growers from Tamenglong district to abstain from participation this year’s Orange Festival to be held on December 14 at Longmai (Noney) town. A press note from the Joint Secretary of the ZYF (AMN) stated that the decision of restriction and prohibition was unanimously arrived following the “State Government’s failure to response to the ultimatum served on October 22 giving one week time regarding various issues pertaining to people of Tamenglong district and its land. The ultimatum incorporated 6(six) points i.e. erection of border pillar at the

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Taoru , DeceMber 8 (hT): From a boat that used to carry passengers across the Yamuna to a stylish 1924 Ford — vehicles that have become a part of the history and heritage of India went on display at the country’s first Heritage Transport Museum on Saturday. The unique facility is spread across a massive area of 90,000 square feet and located off NH-8 in Taoru, around 35km from Gurgaon. It was inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The museum, which has been inspired by similar structures in London in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles in the US, has been given shape by vintage car collector Tarun Thakral who went public with his collection of cars on Saturday to showcase the history of transportation in India. The museum — which sprawls across four levels — was completed in three years at a cost of Rs15 crore, of which Rs. 6 crore was provided by the Union ministry of culture. Gurgaon-based architect Jyothi Rath has designed the building that houses artefacts collected mostly from private donors.

modern and the modern: one can find everything from howdahs, bullock carts, palanquins and a boat that used to ply in the Yamuna to motorized vehicles of different makes and kinds, including classics as a 1924 Ford, a 1932 Chevrolet, a 1935 Buick. Apart from them there are vintage scooters, and rural Indian contraptions such as chakda and phatphat. “My fascination with vintage cars is quite old and I started with the 1932 Chevrolet that you can see on display here. I have collected a lot of cars, but many collectors too have contributed to make this dream come true. Interestingly, I got a number of items from the kabadiwallahs (scrap dealers),” said Thakral. There is also a 1946 Piper aircraft, and transport toys from the 1920s to the 1970s displayed at the museum. To make it into a complete place for families to visit, the museum also has a rich restaurant. The cost of entry ticket to the place has been priced at Rs. 300 for adults and Rs. 150 for children. “The rate will be flat for both Indians and foreigners and we hope to attract the latter in large numbers,” Thakral added.

A scooter on display at the Heritage Transport Museum. (HT Photo)

“When I was a child, I had driven some of the vehicles that have been put on display here now. It is very easy to appreciate, but very difficult to get this kind of collection at one place. This is the first of its kind in the country and I congratulate Tarun Thakral for it,” said Hooda, who found the tour of the museum “fascinating”. The CM spent over an hour looking at the collection. In turn a proud Thakral, chief operating officer of Le Meridien New Delhi, said, “I

have just tried to give something back to the community. I hope this museum becomes a sustainable way for people to look at the past and draw a suitable vantage to look at the present. I chose this place, which is a bit removed from the hustle bustle of Delhi and Gurgaon, for two reasons: firstly, the place will become a getaway from the daily grind of the cities and secondly, the cost of land was prohibitive in Delhi and Gurgaon.” As of now the museum collection is a mix of pre-

Pension funds investment corpus to cross $1 tn by 2025

Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices

MuMbai, DeceMber 8 (PTi): Auto major Tata Motors plans to hike prices of its passenger vehicles by about 1% from next month. The Mumbai-based company, however, is currently reviewing the market situation with regards to its commercial vehicle business for a similar step and will take a call later. “While there is to be about 1 per cent hike in our passenger vehicles pricing, the commercial vehicles business continues to review the situation and will take a call subsequently,” a Tata Motors spokesperson said. Tata Motors markets a range of vehicles, ranging from passenger cars to heavy duty commercial vehicles. The company’s passenger vehicle portfolio comprises models from entry level hatchback Nano priced between Rs 1.5 lakh to multi utility vehicle Aria, which is priced up to Rs 14.95 lakh (exshowroom Delhi). Last week, leading car-makers Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai had also announced to hike prices from January, joining the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Honda.

New Delhi, DeceMber 8 (iaNS): The passing of the pensions regulator act will spur growth of the investment corpus in the pensions sector to over $1 trillion by 2025, says a report jointly prepared by the Confederation of Indian Industry and global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY). “Investment corpus in the Indian pensions sector is estimated to reach greater than $1 trillion by 2025 as the sector moves forward to realize its full growth potential after the passage of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act 2013, according to the CII-EY Report on Pensions Business in India,” CII said in a release here Sunday. The report said the pensions business presents an attractive opportunity because of India’s changing demographics, an inadequate government-funded pensions system and the presence of a vibrant insurance and funds management sector. “In line with India’s demographic

transition, the need for protecting oldage income security would underpin the growth of pensions market in India as the focus sharpens on expanding the coverage of National Pension System (NPS) in the private sector and the insurance companies, even as mutual funds assume greater role in the Indian pensions market”, said Chandrajit Banerjee, director general, CII. Pensions systems globally are key drivers of the infrastructure sector, providing stability in capital markets, the report said, The government has set an investment target of $1 trillion for the infrastructure sector for the 12th Plan (2012-16) period, while it expects the private sector to contribute 45 percent of the targeted funding. According to the report, private pension funds are likely to contribute 24 percent of the total corpus by 2025, while pensions and annuity products offered by life insurance companies are likely to account for around 16 percent.

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The Power of Truth he governor Pilate’s trouble was the issue of Truth. He asked “What is Truth?” in his judgment procedure with Jesus Christ, saying “I find no false in this man” (John 18:38). That is everything. Our society suffers in the absence of truth. Famine of truth multiplies and proliferates falsehood and vulgar social issues today. We know how to blame others but fail to recognize that the epicenter of turbulence is yourself. The key issue is the Truth. May this article invite many people to return to the principle of Truth.

Defining Truth Truth can be defined when what is untruth is understood. Habit of lying, dishonesty, wrong and incorrect breathing, double dealing, two faced projection, hiding of accuracy and reality, fabrication of actuality, unjust and personal gain against the benefit of others, and such activities against the truth. Bacteria and parasites of Truth include ‘good food without sweat, easy and cheap mentality, expensive living without earning, political power, falsification for favor, luring sights, hiding the truth for fear, warning, and threats and suppression.’ On the other side, truth refers to what is truth. In mathematical simplicity, Truth means 2+2=4 and not 3 or 5. Our society longs for honesty, truthfulness, justice, and incarnational attitude where truth plays its role without a compromise and a sacrifice at the altar of dishonesty. Biblically, man schemes but God’s will prevail (Prov 19:21), and when righteousness thrives people rejoice (Prov 29:2). The Source of Truth As water has a source and as a river has a fountain, the source of truth is God. For the Christians, Jesus Christ is source as He is the Way, the Truth and Life (John 14:6). For every religion, people say ‘God is one.’ But Christians forget Jesus Christ, Hindus forget Krishna, Muslims Allah, and Buddhists Buddha when the world glitters with offering in easy access. God is not

churches with God. For instance, spiritual discipline is for all who violate baptismal oaths – high or low profile without exemption. Then what hinders the churches? Does it not amount to simony? The power of truth must set churches free to exercise spiritual authority and discipline.

a magical God, not a God for troubled time alone either. The hardest time for the Israelites to choose the truth was when they were at ease with overwhelming temptations around. Without the Truth, our life, our family, society and government will be like a dry river with leaky and sinking porous as Dead sea has inlets without outlets.

The Power of Truth If you are accepting Jesus, He will set you free, If we are set free, we will be true to each other, If we are true to each other, the truth will bind us together, If truth binds together, we will have no hidden agenda, If we have no hidden agenda, truth will unlock the door, If the truth can unlock the door, we all can enter, If we all enter, we will have a common goal, If we have common goal, then we have common future.

The Truth that Will Set Us Free Everyone talks about freedom while we are enslaved of bondage of deliberate lies and dishonesty. The Truth is reflected in honesty and trustworthiness, believability, reliability and dependability. There will be true freedom when your heart is set free from bondage of liar, duplication, false words, hidden and subversive agenda. Our Lord Jesus Christ told us that the Truth will Set Us Free (John 8:32, 36) and we will be free indeed. Watching a boxer coming to the arena with colored and tattooed body of different designs, symbols, images and paints, and escorted by his aides. The opponent coming in simple and clean body with his hand pointing towards heaven. The fight began with cheering supporters. The complex boxer began to deteriorate soon in the hand of the simple man. Inked skin and tattoo could not help him. It is not how much one shows up but the heart that God counts. We have many boxers like that guy today. Analogically, the truth will win and not a maneuvering complex, scheme of deception, twisting tactics, and what can cover you up or shield you. Dishonesty, fraud and deception have paralyzed the gift of our land. Truth must prevail. We long for leaders who will stand on the Holy Ground. We need revival of truth. To be a Christian is one thing but as a Christian of truth is quite another thing. You say: “I can twist the fact because I am a politician.” The issue of being politician or scientist does not arise in matter of Christian truth. The Bible tells us to deal with each other in truth (Eph 4:15). The truth is thwarted by falsehood today. There are also areas the Truth must reset our

Christmas celebration is a reflection of truth beyond a mere historical memory of how Jesus Christ was born in 4BC. It is now 2017 years since His birth. He is no longer a baby. He grew up, served and saved us by His death. Beyond a mere Christmas story, we must apply and practice the principles of Jesus Christ. His principles are ‘truth, honesty, love, selfless service, holiness, sacrifice, and salvation of others.’ May this season be a time to help you to return to the power of Truth. Let us begin well on the foundation of Truth that we also can rotate well on the orbit of our future. The need for our youth generation, children in schools, and our surrounding nations today is the Truth. Because We have victory in Truth (English) Sacchhai ki jeet hogi (Hindi) Ochi nung Takok lir (Ao) Ntsa lona khyocho (Lotha) Acipiu lo tokulupu ani (Sema) Khamashungli khayui lei (Tangkhul) Kedietho la we kuolie zo tuo (Tenyiedie)

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‘Statue of Unity’ campaign in Nagaland Morung Express News Dimapur | December 8

UNDER THE INITIATIVE and leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister hopeful, Narendra Modi, Gujarat State would be constructing the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent india. The height of the unique statue of the ‘iron Man of india’ projected at 182 metres, equivalent to a 60-storeyed building, would be twice the height of the famed ‘Statue of liberty.’ The statue would be constructed using old farming tools to be collected from farmers from 7 lakh villages across india. The “Statue of Unity” project to be constructed under the aegis of ‘The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ras-

Nagaland Roads & Bridges minister Azo Nienu with the Gujurat delegates at Niathu Resort on December 8. (Morung Photo)

thriya Ekta Trust’ would be erected on the River Narmada overlooking the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Through this statue, the

organizers plan to spread the message of unity to each village in the country. The detail of the statue campaign was highlighted

by a Gujarat delegation at Niathu Resort Dimapur on Sunday evening. Some of the prominent delegate members included Gujarat cabi-

net minister for social justice & empowerment, Ramanlal Vora; minister of state for cottage industries and salt industries, Vasanbhai Ahir; and MlA Jayrajsinh Jadeja and; chairman of 20 point programme implementation committee, Kaushik Patel. Garnering support for this project, a unique marathon, ‘Run for Unity’ would be held at 565 places in the country on the death anniversary of Sardar Patel on December 15. Nagaland minister for PWD (R&B) Azo Nienu, minister for youth resources and sports Merentoshi, Parliamentary Secretary Tovihoto Ayemi and DAN chairman, Jacob Zhimomi were also present at the programme. Naga Idol finalist, Livika Swu presented special number at the programme chaired by NPF general secretary, Basu Damani.

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Don’t compromise Naga customary law: Neiphiu Rio ChieChama, DeCember 8 (mexN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has called upon village authorities not to compromise the legal authority of Naga customary law. He stated this while speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebration function of Chiechama Village Panchayat & Village Council on Saturday at the Village Council Hall. The CM asserted that Naga culture is democratic and transparent in character since every village has its own law to look after village affairs and cases that occur within the village. Stating that these laws have existed since time immemorial, the CM urged GBs and village authorities not to

compromise customary laws guaranteed in the constitution but to settle case with customary laws by consulting the elders. He also advised the villages not to choose their Village Council leaders/ VDB members through election but through selection, so that the community will be in intact and unity will be ensured among the villagers. He further urged fellow Nagas to strive towards the preservation of Naga identity and culture. Rio however lamented that Nagas have a small, yet fragmented population, which was divided by others against the wishes of the Naga people. Earlier, the Chief Minister unveiled the monolith of the Golden Jubilee.

Woman succumbs to burn injury Kidima Community Kohima picnic

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): A pregnant woman succumbed to burn injuries in hospital after her clothes mysteriously caught fire. The incident occurred at Police colony, Dimapur on December 1 last, and was not reported to the police. it came to light after residents of the locality contacted news reporters informing of the incident on December 8. The circumstances leading to the death of the victim, identified as Pinky Deb (32 years), remain unexplained. The deceased’s husband, Ajay Deb, also sustained injury, reportedly, while trying to save her wife.

Now, admitted in hospital, the husband said that he was home watching TV when he heard his wife screaming from the kitchen. it was around 11:30 pm. He rushed to the kitchen to douse the flames and was also injured in the process, Deb said. The caretaker of the building in which the family lives, said that he was awakened by a commotion at around 11:30 pm. Stating he had no idea how it occurred; he added that he assisted the victim to reach hospital. The woman later succumbed to injury in hospital. No police complaint was lodged, it was stated.

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): A ‘get together cum picnic’ of Kidima Community Kohima (KCK) will be held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on December 14, 11:00 am with Er. Kropol Vitsu, Parliamentary Secretary, iPR & Printing and Stationery as Chief Guest. A press release issued by KCK chairman and its general secretary informed that the programme is being organized with a view to facilitate the people of Kidima to get to know one another and also to remind the traditional culture of feast to the youngsters, which brings people together and develop sense of oneness. All Kidima women married to other communities and residing in Kohima Town have been invited to join the programme with their families. To and fro transportation will be provided at 9:00 am at Kidima Retired Teachers Building, Near iOC, Kohima. All members have been requested to make it convenient to attend this first ever gettogether cum picnic programme without fail. Further, all have been requested to arrange own plates and containers etc as “Themuo Gacha” will be distributed to all present.

Noklak block identified as tuberculosis ‘hotspot’ TueNsaNg, DeCember 8 (mexN): Tuensang District Health Society conducted village wise health monitoring visit under Tuensang district covering 114 habitats for the month of October and November 2013. A press release issued by T. Solomon Khiam, District Media Officer, DPMUNRHM, Tuensang stated that during the visit, Noklak block was identified - a

‘hotspot’ for tuberculosis, for which the team referred for further intensive examination of the cases. Emergence of leprosy cases was identified in the district, which was referred to the NlEP for intensive observation and medical follow-up. Nine block team were formed headed by Dy. CMO Dr. Pangjung Sangtam, Dr. i Temsu longchar DPO (RCH&UIP) Tuensang, DPM,

SMOs, MOs, Epidemiologist (iDSP), DMO, DCM and team members comprising of respective block BPM, ASHA Coordinator, BAM and respective health workers of the health unit. The teams were represented from all the vertical programs of NlEP, RNTCP, NSACS, Vector Borne, iEC etc. The health visit was launched from Khudei village on October 5. During

the health visit, patients were given medical checkup and free medicines. Pregnant women were registered for ANC, children were given immunization and IEC materials were issued. iPC/FGD activities were conducted among eligible couple and pregnant mothers. School Health visits were also conducted wherever possible. The block level supervisors

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): The Naga mothers in Sugar Mill Village, Dimapur held its first general meeting on November 29, 2013 at the village local ground on theme “Marching towards peace, harmony and equality”. A press note issued by the information and publicity secretary, Naomi H. Awomi, Mother’s Association, Sugar Mill Village stated that the meeting was attended by more than 200 women and men representing 11 tribes from the village. The main objective of the meeting was “to curb the menace of anti-social elements that is beginning to sprout in the village vicinity.” The note mentioned that the meeting brought together mothers in the village and formed Mother’s Association, Sugar Mill Village and also elected office bearers for the tenure 2013-15. Following office bearers were elected: Hekatoli A. Zhimomi as President, O. Atila Phom as Vice-President, lanuwapangla as General Secretary, Nakhu Krocha as Joint Secretary, Merenchila as Finance Secretary, Tsisila Patton as Treasurer, Naomi H. Awomi as information & Publicity Secretary. Kakheli Z. Yepthomi, Aienla Sekhose and Ajungla Chuba Chang as advisors and 40 executive members. The Mother’s Association will be working closely in coordination with the Village Council. The meeting also adopted the draft constitution for the association.

church leaders including pastors, women leaders, youth leaders and Sunday school supervisors under Western Sumi Baptist Churches’ Association (WSBAK) attended the 55th annual conference of the association, which concluded this afternoon at Toluvi village. The two-day conference was hosted by Toluvi Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo, principal, Trinity Theological College was the speaker of the day. He delivered message in the devotional (morning) and valedictory (evening) service. in his sermon, he talked about the need to build a bonding within the family and the society at large through Christ.

the speaker said “now is the opportunity for the people to make correction in one’s life and seek God who is waiting to abundantly bless those who abide with Him.” Rev. Kavito said spiritual baptism was most vital to bear good fruit of life. He urged the people to learn to love one another as one’s own self and to respect and appreciate one another, without which one cannot have spiritual growth. Advocate Akito Zhimomi exhorted the congregation in the morning service. He encouraged the people to be true and good believers of Christ. Juliet Shikhu, pastor, Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church read the Bible and said the invocation prayer for the morning ser-

educated the health workers on book maintenance and reporting. Corrective measures were given to the health providers especially for non-reporting units and villages. Rapid test was conducted for different ailments and diseases. High risks and serious patients were identified and cases were referred to health facilities for further treatment.

Pumpkin Crew from Manipur perform at Footloose, first national Hornbill dance competition in Kohima, on December 8.

ICAR promotes artificial pig breeding

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): iCAR is promoting breeding of superior pig germplasm through artificial insemination with the aim of transforming Nagaland from a pig importer to self sustainable pork producer by 2020. in light of this, a training was organized under Mega Seed Project on Pig in collaboration with Nagaland Pig Farmers’ Association (NPFA) and Confederation of Naga Farmers’ Union (CONFU) at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani during December 4-6, 2013. Twenty seven partici-

pants from eight districts of Nagaland participated in the hands on training on ‘Pig breeding through artificial insemination technique’. Six theories and seven practical sessions were organized on semen collection and preservation, breeding, feeding, healthcare and reproductive disease management by learned resources persons. Another program on piglet distribution was organized by NPFA in collaboration with iCAR on December 7 at Hotel Saramati here. A total of thirty piglets were distributed to six selected beneficiaries from

Dimapur, Mokokchung and Phek districts under ‘Tribal Sub Plan’ component of iCAR. Jacob Zhimomi, MlA and Chairman of DAN graced the occasion as chief guest. Zhimomi expressed his pleasure on the activities of iCAR in collaboration with NPFA and stressed on the urgent need of promotion of pig breeding. Dr. Deka, Joint Director, iCAR Nagaland Centre explained the current development activities being undertaken by iCAR research complex. Dr. Patra, Scientist (AR) elaborated the immediate steps to be taken for care and management of pigs.

MEx FILE Mother’s Association Church leaders attend WSBAK conference DeCemAR arrests arm dealers Calling upon the people formed at Sugar Mill Village Dimapur, ber 8 (mexN): Several to abide with the Almighty, Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): Troops of 29

Rev. Dr. Kavito Zhimo, principal, Trinity Theological College speaking at the devotional service of 55th annual conference of WSBAK at Toluvi village, Sunday.

vice. Host village and WSBAK staff presented devotional songs. Others who presented songs included Sumi Baptist Church, Mon; Ato Area Pastors’ Fellowship; S. Hotovi Baptist Church; and Ghokito Baptist Church.

During the business hour, Khehovi Yeputho, Chairman, WSBAK thanked all those involved in the expansion of the mission and gave citation certificates. The 56th session of WSBAK would be hosted by S. Hotovi village Baptist Church.

Traditional songs and dances exhibited at ‘Culturally Yours’ Our Correspondent

Kisama | December 8

THE ANGPHANG VillAGE dancing group representing Konyak Nagas today performed Eakyeang Chüngpü (Praise & Criticism through log Drum) at "Culturally Yours" event at the ongoing Hornbill Festival here. Apart from ceremonial rituals, community feast and merry making; traditional folk songs and dances are integral parts of festivals. Folk songs convey feelings of joy, happiness and pleasure. These were effective forms used for communicating moral lessons in the past. it was also used as a means to invite prosperity, celebrate victory, beseech the almighty for a good harvest and to portray lore and tradition handed down through ages. As is the case with people everywhere, each village considers its observance of festivals, worthier and far better than that of their neighboring villages. The more conservative and tradi-

Konyak men perform Eakyeang Chüngpü at Culturally Yours event on December 8. (Morung Photo)

tion bound a village was, more was it, to criticize the festivals of other villages. Meanwhile, Kiutanso cultural Club, Huker of Yimchunger

Nagas performed Shung Khu A Chih Khi (Traditional games of top spinning). Top spinning is a game played on all occasions especially during festivals. it

is played for relaxation and at times as a competition. When festival time comes around, the elderly father of the colony will select the smart and strong ones for the inter-village top spinning competition. The prizes given out are pieces of meat of different sizes which are awarded according to winning positions. Sangtam cultural troupe also presented Tsohsuh Tsuh (A demonstration). A small hut is constructed in the field on the day of sowing in the new field. After the hut is completed, a pig is slaughtered and the meat distributed to friends as a sign of happiness. Ao performed Remlo (Folk dance). The ‘Remlo’ dance was traditionally performed by women belonging to same clan. Only rich families could afford to sacrifice Mithun. It was therefore, considered a heavenly being and none dared to curse or talk ill of it. The women dance and sing that blessings may be showered on the family sacrificing the presti-

gious Mithun. Noksen Village Cultural Society representing Chang Nagas also performed Shatbü Dakbü (Ways of Healing) at the Culturally Yours event. in olden days, when there were no medical doctors, sick people consulted traditional healers. Various rituals were performed and observed by these healers for different diseases. One such ritual was; after uttering some sentences, a cock was either released or killed in the forest and eventually the sick person was healed. The performance was well received by the visitors. Several other tribes also performed on day 8 in the daily event of “Culturally Yours,” a cultural extravaganza managed by state’s department of art & culture. This event is a major attraction of Hornbill Festival. Meanwhile, day 9 (December 9) cultural extravaganza will start from 10:00 AM till 12:00 Noon (Moring Session). it will resume from 1:00 PM till 2:30 PM.

Assam Rifles launched an operation near Town Hall Bus stand here and apprehended one individual possessing one 9mm and four .22 Pistols on December 7 around 7:00 pm. A press release issued by AR informed that the individual was identified as Mezhukedo Liegisu, resident of Half Nagarjan, Dimapur. According to the release, the accused divulged that Akiu Yimchunger of Solokur, Tuensang district had supplied him the weapons for sale. in a follow up operation, Akiu Yimchunger was also apprehended. The apprehended individuals were later handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur, it added.

NAYO lauds NPCC

KOhima, DeCember 8 (mexN): Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO), in a press note issued by its President Peter Rutsa and press secretary Rükravolie Rülho has lauded the NPCC for heeding to the appeals of various organisations in Kohima and calling off the proposed bandh on December 9.

Mohiniyattam festival in Dimapur

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): Kerala Samajam Dimapur in association with Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy is organizing three-day Mohiniyattam festival (December 10 to 12) at Christ Hall, Holy Cross School campus from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. A press note received here informed that Mohiniyattam is a world famous traditional classical dance form of Kerala. The performers during the festival to be held in Dimapur will be three renowned dancers - Pallavi Krishnan, Vijayalakshmi and Aiswarya Wariar, who perform Mohiniyattam regularly all over the world. Kerala Samajam Dimapur, the note said, aims to promote the “timeless classical art” in its true form through the festival for the benefit of the cultural enthusiasts of Dimapur. The entry to this festival is free. The organisers have extended a warm welcome to all the art loving people of Dimapur to come and enjoy throughout the festival.

Forest guard trainees’ convocation

Dimapur, DeCember 8 (mexN): On completion of the six months Forest Guard induction Training Course, the convocation of the 35th batch of forest guard trainees was held on December 7 at State Environment & Forestry Training institute, Dimapur with M.l. Rao, iFS, P.C.C.F & HoFF as chief guest. in his speech, the Chief Guest exhorted the trainees to do their duties with more zeal and to live a healthy disciplined life. Hocto Sema iFS (retd) also exhorted the outgoing trainees. The programme was chaired by M. Obed Zeliang, Dy. Director, and annual reports and declaration of result was read out by imtiwabang Director SEFTi. The vote of thanks was pronounced by Bendangtemsu, Asst. Director, SEFTi. Altogether 19 forest guard nominated from 8 Forest Divisions successfully completed the course.

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Disagreement without the Hate

isagreement is an essential component of a healthy relationship, a healthy workplace, and a healthy democracy. Much research documents the dangers of surrounding ourselves with so-called “yes men” who always concur. Workplace echo chambers stifle innovation and reify bad policy decisions. Disagreement stimulates creative thinking and prompts innovation. Yet, there is indeed a peaceful, even collaborative, way to disagree. And, I contend, that it never involves personal insults, ad hominem attacks, and strings of epithets and curse words. Unfortunately, it seems as though few in the U.S are taught how to disagree peacefully and constructively. Instead, if we read, hear or see something that bothers us, we tend to get all pissy about it and, rather than present our case, resort to the lowest blows we can. This behavior is, of course, modeled at nearly every turn. It is difficult to remember any politician in the recent past who has not decided that the way to offer a contrasting view is to rip the crap out of his or her opponent. As bad (sometimes worse) is media, where television pundits (and I note, both conservative and liberal) seem to love nothing more than to invite guests onto their shows to interrupt them, yell at them, berate them, and otherwise set them up to look foolish. In professional sports, having the best trash-talker on your team is often viewed as an asset. K-12 schools reinforce the normalcy of mean-spirited disagreement when they fail to hold accountable those who denigrate those with whom they disagree. Popular culture encourages the “othering” of the alleged opposition. For just one example, the t-shirt company David and Goliath offers a shirt that says, “Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them.” My recent experience authoring op-eds illustrates the issue perfectly. I authored a piece about the bureaucratic stifling of activism. In the op-ed, I encouraged folks who disagree with my positions to share their viewpoints, as dialogue and disagreement can lead to amazingly creative social change from the synthesis of the best parts of different arguments. While I did receive some pleasant feedback, I also received one very disturbing piece of hate email. Not only did this anonymous emailer attack me personally, using hateful slurs, but s/he also failed to see the point I was making, which was precisely that we should not all agree but should not stifle those who do not see things our way. I implore those who are reading this to understand what I am saying: I do not have all the answers. I never suggested I did. No one does. And I think it is amazing when people get worked up about an issue or a cause and take that passion to the streets, to the airwaves, to the print media and anywhere else they can find an audience. But please, do so in a peaceful, respectful manner. We really can learn from one another if we discuss and debate, rather than attack.

Michael T. Klare

WORLD GOVERNMENTS: If You Won't Take the Lead on Climate Change, Then the People Will

Hornbill Festival If governments fail Innovation Forum to listen to mounting

s an annual celebration, the Hornbill Festival has become a state event.Though it initially began as a festival for all the Nagas of Nagaland to showcase their culture in a shared gathering, it has increasingly become a means to promote Nagaland as a tourist destination. In the process, the Festival has also become more commercialized. It has certainly attracted more tourists to the state and helped to promote local entrepreneurs. The night bazaars have given an outlet for people to venture forth in the evenings without fear while providing a much needed night life for the denizens of Kohima. According formal recognition to achievers from Nagaland at the opening ceremony has a positive impact not only on the Festival itself and the individuals who are honoured, but also on the psyche of the Nagas. Initiatives such as Naga Chef/Master Chef and Eco-tourism at Jotsoma are among the added new attractions.The Rock Contest has also grown to include international bands. While additions like these have positive impact, the core idea of the Festival seems to be changing. The programs of the opening ceremony have veered from the original intent of showcasing traditional Naga culture and give a spotlight to modern non-Naga performances. This was clearly evident in the techno driven opening program in 2012 and the Indo-Western spiced up performances at this year’s celebration. At the inaugural function, Alleluia from Handel’s Messiah, Michael Jackson’s Black and White or Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire were striking performances but Naga dancers found it problematic to dance to the drumbeat that was not indigenous. That’s like forcing a Naga dance into specific rhythm patterns that are alien to the dance itself. It was painful to see Naga dancers who were out of step with the drumbeat. As organizers plan for the annual Hornbill Festival striving to make each festival more innovative than the previous one, they have a challenge and opportunity to consider the tension between what is traditional in Naga culture and what Nagas perceive as modern. One important aspect of this tension lies in what the Nagas want to portray about themselves and what visitors want to experience in attending the Festival. In spite of new Festival attractions that we’ve seen in recent years, we still seem to miss the kind of innovations that can showcase the depths and diversity of Naga cultural traditions and sustain the longstanding interests of the people, even if these events are repeated from one year to another. Some companies such as Apple and Samsung thrive because they are successful innovators. They ask the right questions, are open to change and development while holding to a clear focused central idea, and act on their findings to improve. Companies that are unable to do this gradually pass away. Clearly there is a lot of thinking going on in efforts to make the annual Hornbill Festival interesting, informative and engaging for all who attend. Yet merely adding “new” events from year to year is not sufficient. Could the Departments of Tourism and Art and Culture initiate a Hornbill Festival Innovation Forum? If so, perhaps one of the questions to keep at the forefront is what sort of events do we need to have to assure that the vibrancy of indigenous Naga culture remains central in all of the celebratory festival activities, foremost for the Naga people, and for tourists whom they will be able to attract, nationally and internationally.

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protests demanding clean energy, people's movements will put their futures in question

week after the most powerful "super typhoon" ever recorded pummeled the Philippines, killing thousands in a single province, and three weeks after the northern Chinese city of Harbin suffered a devastating "airpocalypse," suffocating the city with coal-plant pollution, government leaders beware! Although individual events like these cannot be attributed with absolute certainty to increased fossil fuel use and climate change, they are the type of disasters that, scientists tell us, will become a pervasive part of life on a planet being transformed by the massive consumption of carbon-based fuels. If, as is now the case, governments across the planet back an extension of the carbon age and ever-increasing reliance on "unconventional" fossil fuels like tar sands and shale gas, we should all expect trouble. In fact, we should expect mass upheavals leading to a green energy revolution. None of us can predict the future, but when it comes to a mass rebellion against the perpetrators of global destruction, we can see a glimmer of the coming upheaval in events of the present moment. Take a look and you will see that the environmental protests that have long bedeviled politicians are gaining in strength and support. With awareness of climate change growing, and intensifying floods, fires, droughts , and storms becoming an inescapable feature of daily life across the planet, more people are joining environmental groups and engaging in increasingly bold protest actions. Sooner or later, government leaders are likely to face multiple eruptions of mass public anger and may, in the end, be forced to make radical adjustments in energy policy or risk being swept aside. In fact, it is possible to imagine such a green energy revolution erupting in one part of the world and spreading like wildfire to others. Because climate change is going to inflict increasingly severe harm on human populations, the impulse to rebel is only likely to gain in strength across the planet. While circumstances may vary, the ultimate goal of these uprisings will be to terminate the reign of fossil fuels while emphasizing investment in and reliance upon renewable forms of energy. And a success in any one location is bound to invite imitation in others. A wave of serial eruptions of this sort would not be without precedent. In the early years of the twentieth-first century, for example, one government after another in disparate parts of the former Soviet Union was swept away in what were called the "color revolutions"—populist upheavals against old-style authoritarian regimes. These included the "Rose Revolution" in Georgia (2003), the "Orange Revolution" in Ukraine (2004), and the "Pink" or "Tulip Revolution" in Kyrgyzstan (2005). In 2011, a similar wave of protests erupted in North Africa, culminating in what we call the Arab Spring. A "green revolution" is unlikely to arise from a highly structured political campaign with clearly identified leaders. In all likelihood, it will erupt spontaneously, after a cascade of climate-change induced disasters provokes an outpouring of public fury. Once ignited, however, it will undoubtedly ratchet up the pressure for governments to seek broad-ranging, systemic transformations of their energy and climate policies. In this sense, any such upheaval—whatever form it takes—will prove "revolutionary" by seeking policy shifts of such magnitude as to challenge the survival of incumbent governments or force them to enact measures with transformative implications. Foreshadowings of such a process can already be found around the globe. Take the mass environmental protests that erupted in Turkey this June. Though sparked by a far smaller concern than planetary devastation via climate change, for a time they actually posed a significant threat to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his governing party. Although his forces eventually succeeded in crushing the protests— leaving four dead, 8,000 injured, and 11 blinded by tear gas canisters—his reputation as a moderate Islamist was badly damaged by the episode. Like so many surprising upheavals, the Turkish uprising had the most modest of beginnings: on May 27, a handful of environmental activists blocked bulldozers sent by the government to level Gezi Park, a tiny oasis of greenery in the heart of Istanbul, and prepare the way for the construction of an upscale mall. The government responded to this small-scale nonviolent action by sending in riot police and clearing the area, a move that enraged many Turks and prompted tens of thousands to occupy nearby Taksim Square. This move, in turn, led to an even more brutal police crackdown and then to huge demonstrations in Istanbul and around the country. In the end, mass protests erupted in 70 cities, the largest display of antigovernment sentiment since Erdogan's Justice and Development Party came to power in 2002. This was, in the most literal sense possible, a "green" revolution, ignited by the government's assault on the last piece of greenery in central Istanbul. But once the police intervened in full strength, it became a wide-ranging rebuke to Erdogan's authoritarian impulses and his drive to remake the city as a neo-Ottoman showplace—replete with fancy malls and high-priced condominiums—while eliminating poor neighborhoods and freewheeling

public spaces like Taksim Square. "It's all about superiority, and ruling over the people like sultans," one protestor declared. It's not just about the trees in Gezi Park, said another: "We are here to stand up against those who are trying to make a profit from our land."

The Ningbo rebellion The same trajectory of events—a small-scale environmental protest evolving into a full-scale challenge to governmental authority—can be seen in other mass protests of recent years. Take a Chinese example: in October 2012, students and middle class people joined with poor farmers to protest the construction of an $8.8 billion petrochemical facility in Ningbo, a city of 3.4 million people south of Shanghai. In a country where environmental pollution has reached nearly unprecedented levels, these protests were touched off by fears that the plant, to be built by the state-owned energy company Sinopec with local government support, would produce paraxylene, a toxic substance used in plastics, paints, and cleaning solvents. Here, too, the initial spark that led to the protests was small in scale. On October 22, some 200 farmers obstructed a road near the district government's office in an attempt to block the plant's construction. After the police were called in to clear the blockade, students from nearby Ningbo University joined the protests. Using social media, the protestors quickly enlisted support from middle-class residents of the city who converged in their thousands on downtown Ningbo. When riot police moved in to break up the crowds, the protestors fought back, attacking police cars and throwing bricks and water bottles. While the police eventually gained the upper hand after several days of pitched battles, the Chinese government concluded that mass action of this sort, occurring in the heart of a major city and featuring an alliance of students, farmers, and young professionals, was too great a threat. After five days of fighting, the government gave in, announcing the cancellation of the petrochemical project. The Ningbo demonstrations were hardly the first such upheavals to erupt in China. They did, however, highlight a growing governmental vulnerability to mass environmental protest. For decades, the reigning Chinese Communist Party has justified its monopolistic hold on power by citing its success in generating rapid economic growth. But that growth means the use of ever more fossil fuels and petrochemicals, which, in turn, means increased carbon emissions and disastrous atmospheric pollution, including one " airpocalypse" after another. Until recently, most Chinese seemed to accept such conditions as the inevitable consequences of growth, but it seems that tolerance of environmental degradation is rapidly diminishing. As a result, the party finds itself in a terrible bind: it can slow development as a step toward cleaning up the environment, incurring a risk of growing economic discontent, or it can continue its policy of growth at any cost, and find itself embroiled in a firestorm of Ningbo-style environmental protests. This dilemma—the environment versus the economy—has been at the heart of similar mass eruptions elsewhere on the planet.

After Fukushima Two of the largest protests of this sort were sparked by the reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants on March 11, 2011, after a massive tsunami struck northern Japan. In both of these actions—the first in Germany, the second in Japan—the future of nuclear power and the survival of governments were placed in doubt. The biggest protests occurred in Germany. On March 26, 15 days after the Fukushima explosions, an estimated 250,000 people participated in anti-nuclear demonstrations across the country—100,000 in Berlin, and up to 40,000 each in Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. "Today's demonstrations are just the prelude to a new, strong, anti-nuclear movement," declared Jochen Stay, a protest leader. "We're not going to let up until the plants are finally mothballed." At issue was the fate of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants. Although touted as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels, nuclear power is seen by most Germans as a dangerous and unwelcome energy option. Several months prior to Fukushima, Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted that Germany would keep its 17 operating reactors until 2040, allowing a smooth transition from the country's historic reliance on coal to renewable energy for generating electricity. Immediately after Fukushima, she ordered a temporary shutdown of Germany's seven oldest reactors for safety inspections but refused to close the others, provoking an outpouring of protest. Witnessing the scale of the demonstrations, and after suffering an electoral defeat in the key state of Baden-Württemberg, Merkel evidently came to the conclusion that clinging to her position would be the equivalent of political suicide. On May 30, she announced that the seven reactors undergoing inspections would be closed permanently and the remaining 10 would be phased out by 2022, almost 20 years earlier than in her original plan. By all accounts, the decision to phase out nuclear power almost two decades early will have significant repercussions for the German economy. Shutting down the reactors and replacing them with wind and solar energy will cost an estimated $735 billion and take several decades, causing high electricity bills and periodic energy shortages. However, such is the strength of antinuclear sentiment in Germany that Merkel felt she had no choice but to close the reactors anyway. The antinuclear protests in Japan occurred considerably later, but were no less momentous. On July 16 of 2012, 16 months after the Fukushima disaster, an estimated 170,000 people assembled in Tokyo to protest a government plan to restart the country's nuclear reactors, idled after the disaster. This was not only Japan's largest antinuclear demonstration in many years, but the largest of any sort to occur in recent memory. For the government, the July 16 action was particularly significant. Prior to Fukushima, most Japa-

nese had embraced the country's growing reliance on nuclear power, putting their trust in the government to ensure its safety. After Fukushima and the disastrous attempts of the reactors' owner, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to deal with the situation, public support for nuclear power plummeted. As it became increasingly evident that the government had mishandled the crisis, people lost faith in its ability to exercise effective control over the nuclear industry. Repeated promises that nuclear reactors could be made safe lost all credibility when it became known that government officials had collaborated with TEPCO executives in covering up safety concerns at Fukushima and, once the meltdowns occurred, in concealing information about the true scale of the disaster and its medical implications. The July 16 protest and others like it should be seen as a public vote against the government's energy policy and oversight capabilities. Skepticism about the government, rare in twenty-first-century Japan, has proved a major obstacle to that government's desire to restart the country's 50 idled reactors. While most Japanese oppose nuclear power, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe remains determined to get the rectors running again in order to reduce Japan's heavy reliance on imported energy and promote economic growth. "I think it is impossible to promise zero [nuclear power plants] at this stage," he declared this October. "From the government's standpoint, [nuclear plants] are extremely important for a stable energy supply and economic activities." Despite such sentiments, Abe is finding it difficult to garner support for his plans, and it is doubtful that significant numbers of those reactors will be coming online anytime soon.

The explosions ahead What these episodes tell us is that people around the world are becoming ever more concerned about energy policy as it affects their lives and are prepared to engage in mass protests, often on short notice. At the same time, governments globally, with rare exceptions, are deeply wedded to existing energy policies. These almost invariably turn them into targets, no matter what the original spark for mass opposition. As the results of climate change become ever more disruptive, government officials will find themselves repeatedly choosing between long-held energy plans and the possibility of losing their grip on power. Because few governments are as yet prepared to launch the sorts of efforts that might even begin to effectively address the peril of climate change, they will increasingly be seen as obstacles to essential action and so as entities that need to be removed. In short, climate rebellion—spontaneous protests that may at any moment evolve into unquenchable mass movements—is on the horizon. Faced with such rebellions, recalcitrant governments will respond with some combination of accommodation to popular demands and harsh repression. Many governments will be at risk from such developments, but the Chinese leadership appears to be especially vulnerable. The ruling party has staked its future viability on an endless carbon-fueled growth agenda that is steadily destroying the country's environment. It has already faced half a dozen environmental upheavals like the one in Ningbo, and has responded to them either by agreeing to protestors' demands or by employing brute force. The question is: How long can this go on? Environmental conditions are bound to worsen , especially as China continues to rely on coal for home heating and electrical power, and yet there is no indication that the ruling Communist Party is prepared to take the radical steps required to significantly reduce domestic coal consumption. This translates into the possibility of mass protests erupting at any time and potentially on an unprecedented scale. And these, in turn, could bring the Party's very survival into question—a scenario guaranteed to produce immense anxiety among the country's top leaders. And what about the United States? At this point, it would be ludicrous to say that the nation's political leadership is at risk of being forced to take serious steps to scale back reliance on fossil fuels as a result of popular disturbances. There are, however, certainly signs of a growing nationwide campaign against aspects of fossil fuel reliance, including vigorous protests against hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") and the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. For environmental activist and writer Bill McKibben, all this adds up to an incipient mass movement against the continued consumption of fossil fuels. "In the last few years," he has written, this movement "has blocked the construction of dozens of coalfired power plants, fought the oil industry to a draw on the Keystone pipeline, convinced a wide swath of American institutions to divest themselves of their fossil fuel stocks, and challenged practices like mountaintop-removal coal mining and fracking for natural gas." It may not have achieved the success of the drive for gay marriage, he observes, but it "continues to grow quickly, and it's starting to claim some victories." If it's still too early to gauge the future of this anticarbon movement, it does seem, at least, to be gaining momentum. In the 2013 elections, for example, three cities in energy-rich Colorado—Boulder, Fort Collins, and Lafayette voted to ban or place moratoriums on fracking within their boundaries, while protests against Keystone XL and similar projects are on the rise. Nobody can say that a green energy revolution is a sure thing, but who can deny that energy-oriented protests in the U.S. and elsewhere have the potential to expand into something far greater? Like China, the United States will experience genuine damage from its unwavering commitment to fossil fuels in the years ahead. Americans are not, for the most part, passive people. Expect them, like the Chinese, to respond to these perils with increased ire and a determination to alter government policy. So don't be surprised if that green energy revolution erupts in your neighborhood as part of humanity's response to the greatest danger we've ever faced. If governments won't take the lead on an imperiled planet, someone else will. Michael T. Klare wrote this article for TomDispatch.com, where it originally appeared. Michael is a professor of peace and conflict studies at Hampshire College and the author, most recently, of The Race for What's Left.

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7 transformational Was the creation of the state Mandela's leadership to last forever of Nagaland - a mistake?

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he earlier Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA) created in 1957 was converted into the State of Nagaland in 1962 as the 16 State of the India Union. The territorial jurisdiction of the state comprised of a part of the erstwhile Naga Hills district of Assam and the then Naga tribal area of Tuensang Div of (NEFA). This is a political creation as a result of an agreement between the Naga People’s convention (NPC) and the government of India through an instrument called the 16 point memorandum formulated at the 3rd session of the People’s convention at Mokokchung in October 1959 which was later converted into the 16 Point Agreement after modification with the Foreign Secretary on 27 & 28 July 1960 to the tune of central leaders. The formation of the state was done in haste without proper examination and understanding of its long term implication and consequences thereof. It was more motivated by subjective personal gain and short term benefit of the few. “The tempting bait was a separate state and the power it gives to those who hope to get it” (The Naga Story, H Chandola p135).The creation of a separate state of Nagaland was meant to be a compromise solution to the independent sovereign state demand of the Naga movement which was at its peak at the time when the statehood formation was under consideration at the Naga People’s Conventions (NPC) but the manner in which the formulation of the state had gone about was controversial right from the start. It was no doubt an opportunity to formulate the aspiration of the Nagas including the extremist section of the people, the UGs in consultation with the cross-section of the Nagas. Unfortunately, that vital part was completely ignored thereby cascading the subsequent events into a series of setback. The Convention delegates dominated by the so called the “Liberal” more educated section were too anxious to go ahead with the creation of the new state at all cost, had ignored the necessity to consult the UG leaders who were the vanguard of the Naga movement for independent. The” Liberal group” who took active part were guided clandestinely to sabotage the proceedings by the few shrewd none and -Naga bureaucrats mainly belonging to the Indian frontier Officers IFS) and the Intelligent Bureau officials like Sudhin Dutt, joint Director in charge of the North- east who had direct access to the Prime Minister’s office and political agents with their sinister agenda to break the backbone of the Naga unity. They had played a key role in guiding the deliberation of the Convention from behind the curtains and could manoeuvred the ‘liberal’ leaders group for creation of the state in its present truncated form curving out the territorial jurisdiction of the new state with the limited geographical areas leaving out most of the Naga inhibited territories either in Burma or in other neighbouring states of India with the vague promise to take up the rest under Articles 3&4 of the Indian Constitution later, thereby sowing the seeds of most serious infighting and disunity among the Nagas which is clearly manifested now. This creation has turned out to be the greatest obstacle to the lofty dream of the pioneering Naga leaders of building a strong united Naga community through consolidation of all the Nagas living contiguous to each other under a single administrative umbrella and to determine their future as they want without much external interference. Prior to the statehood movement as an alternative solution, strong combined Assam Police and Indian army operations armed with few draconian laws e.g., the Naga hills Disturbed Area Ordinance, the Assam Maintenance of Public Order, the Indian Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act etc which conferred wide ranging powers to arrest, detain, search without warrant were actively misusing the powers in all over the Nagas inhabited areas committing all sort of human rights violations, like killing or maiming of innocent people, raping women and innocent girls even in church premises. Burning of villages and destroying granaries, grouping of villages into concentrated confinement in selected villages or in new establishments under strict surveillance. Yet the unity among people was intact and their spirits and morals were high in their support for the realisation of the common vision of establishing a separate Naga Entity. There were strong desire of unity and oneness feeling, common purpose and goal among all the Nagas across irrespective of the tribal affiliation and place of habitats. It was unfortunate that the formation of the state; though was proudly proclaimed as a brilliant achievement opening a new era of peace and progress, had in really planted the seed of Disunity and divide among the Nagas, relegating the effort of integration of all Naga inhabited areas into becoming a distance dream. The statehood in its present form was thus a great mistake which had brought about far-reaching setback affecting the Socio-Political life of the Nagas as a whole. The regrettable result is that it has not achieved the expected desired result of solving the Naga issues by granting of the statehood. Instead it had boomerang negatively in all spheres of the Naga life. Some of the glaring omissions and commissions and its consequential developments are briefly explained herein; Firstly: the immediate visible development has been the sharp divide between the underground and the statehood supporters mistake committed by some liberal leaders of the convention who were at the behest of bureaucrats and other officials at the background who had “played a key role in guiding the Convention deliberation” (the Naga story- H Chandola p127). ignoring the resolution passed at the 2nd convention at Ungma,. In that meeting, a Liaison Committee was formed to pursue the UG leaders to come to a term with the government of India for a political settlement. However, those liberal participants were against such talks with them as a waste of time. And in the 3rd Convention at Mokokchung in October 1959, bypassing such a consultation with the UG leaders who are the key players in Naga movement, gone ahead with the formulation of the 16 point memorandum and had gone to Delhi with it to negotiate with the central leaders. It was a costly mistake. This omission in not involving the UG set up in the negotiation had naturally antagonised the strongest section of the Naga people thereby created animosity, division and serious conflicts among the Nagas which is spreading extensive now eroding the vital

element of unity among the people beyond the so called over grounds and the undergrounds, but into other groupings e.g. the Nagas of Nagaland (refer to the original inhabitants living within the declared territory of the state) and the Nagas outside (living across in other states in India and in Myanmar) and other social organisations crossing over the political domain. I honestly felt that the recent formation of the Organisation exclusive of the Naga tribes of Nagaland (NTC) and Central Naga Tribal Council (CNTC) consist of only the three tribes of central Naga areas e.g. Ao, Sema and Lotha are of the offshoots of the divides created by the hasty- haphazard formation of the state of Nagaland 50 years ago laying a firm foundation of disunity among the Nagas for the reasons mentioned. The strong feeling of belonging and oneness, kinships and brotherhood which was the hallmark of the Naga strength groomed carefully by the pioneering leaders making the Nagas to believe that we are all the same people and should come to live together as one had started cracking. The message of the Nagas as one people was receiving well in the minds of the people inspired further by the prospect of common goal of a proud Nation in the making. There were so much of goodwill, respect and unity amongst the pioneering leaders transcending across national and international boundaries and place of habitats led by the tall father figure leader Late Phizo, Imkongmeren, and a host of other leaders who had propagated unity and ones as essential conditions for greater and stronger future of the Nagas. Even now there are very many able and well-meaning Naga leaders from both within and outside Nagaland, but are handicapped by this divide in terms of Nagas of Nagaland and outsiders, Nagas of this or that factions or groups by which the society is badly handicapped by such sectarian prejudices. Are the Nagas drifting apart beyond the point of no return or correcting the disuniting mindset before it is too late is needed? Prior to the statehood, the only known enemy in the mind of the Nagas were the Indian occupational forces as the were identified, but the statehood had added the proIndian Nagas as also an enemy accusing the statehood supporters as betrayers who were taking advantage for selfish reason at the cost of the Nagas (thus, till today the hardcore Nagas has not accepted the Statehood as belonging to the Nagas) thereby the process of selective elimination of the suspected Naga-Indian group had started from the assassination of Dr Imkongliba on 23rd August 1961 at broad daylight at mokokchung. This happened not long after the convention leaders had returned from Delhi after meeting the central leaders on new state formation. Since then it has become a regular happening in fratricide killings and groups’ conflicts completely forgetting the Indian army who were the original enemy number one. It looks comical but true. Secondly; The most serious disappointment on formation of the State in its present truncated form is the compromise made on the vital core Naga issues, apart Independent state are the demands for the; (a) return of those Naga territories wrongfully taken away during the British rulers in India (Assam); (b) integration of all the Naga inhabited contiguous areas into a single grouping. These demands of the Nagas are found in Nine (9) Points Agreement made in 1947 with the then Governor Hydra Ali when Naga Hills was still a district under Assam. The demands were no doubt reiterated in the 16 point agreement. But the differences were that the NNC had emphatically followed it up again and again before the governor for honouring the 9 (nine) point Agreement. It was almost through as assured by the Advisor to the Governor NK Rustamji in his communication written to T Aliba President NNC (Vide Memo 490/C Dated 11 June 1948) conveying the message of Governor stating that “the Agreement is certainly to be implemented and that the machinery necessary to that end is already in motion” Unfortunately the government of India retracted the commitment later before it was implemented. But the situation during the negotiation for the statehood was definitely in a much favourable position to bargain for better deal short of Independent state. The Prime Minister Nehru was favourably inclined to the demand of the statehood changing the earlier stiff stand against the granting of state as unviable. Earlier when he was approached to consider granting of state as the option to contain violence in Naga Hill, Nehru had retorted, “It is share baby talk, what you are saying, can any state of such a small size ever be selfsufficient? “But that stand was surprisingly changed perhaps by the sudden surfacing of the Naga leader A Z Phizo in London after completely silent without any trace for few years. He was granted not only political asylum but a full British citizenship. In Indian parliament some members even suggested to leave Commonwealth in protest against London giving him asylum without informing Delhi. He was moving to raise the Naga issues in United Nations and other Human right violation before the Human Right Commission ‘with account of Naga killings and trying to solicit from western nations political, economic and military help for his war of independence’. This move had caught the central leaders unaware and was embarrassed and concern. To upstage Phizo’s manoeuvre, the central leaders had changed their earlier stand on the demand of the Naga convention for a separate state and were willing to grant concessions to the Nagas generously. Nehru had invited a team of the Naga convention leaders to meet him on 26 July 1960 and had actively taken up the granting of a separate state to the Nagas. Evidently the Nagas were in an advantageous position to put forward those Core Demands which was a real opportune moment to have insisted as pre-condition before granting of the State. There were much better chance of fulfilling the demands if not fully but to a large extend at that time. If only the Naga convention leaders had handled the situation more maturely and objectively with due consultation with the Naga Nationalist group and articulating the demands cogently as the main pre-condition for granting statehood, without succumbing to the lure of benefits that were expected out of. The statehood creation would have delayed for some more time, nevertheless it would have been granted with much better status in both political as well as the territorial matters. This was a golden opportunity which the Nagas have missed for whatever reasons for which the Nagas are facing the consequen-

tial disadvantageous position now. It was a fact that the legitimacy of demand for return of those delineated territories by the British during their Rule in Assam was territories of the Nagas from time immemorial was acknowledged by the governor of Assam as mentioned in Advisor Rustamji’s letter. Such established evidence could have been put forward to justify the demand in 16 point memorandum when the then Foreign Secretary had remarked that the territories in question was with Naga Hills only for 21 year while it was with other neighbouring districts of Assam for much longer period, therefore government of India could not give such assurance of return. It was unfortunate that the Naga leaders could not correct such erroneous understanding by the persons in making policy decision. The traditionally ownership by the Nagas of those territories in question were recognised even by the British themselves when the first Southernmost Revenue boundary of Sibsagar District with the Nagas was demarcated by erecting triangular posts all along the traditional Boundary lines between the Ahom country and the independent Nagas by the line known as Ladiogarh, Naga Bund, Diodar Ali. But the British subsequently violated this boundary line unilaterally by encroaching the Naga territories to extract rich forest and mineral resources and to extend the development of Tea industries along the fertile foothill Naga areas. This is a clear case of historical wrong and the Nagas has strong legitimate right to claim over it. Even the latest Government of India Act of 2006 (The scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Recognition of Forest Rights Act, 2006.) 26th Dec. 2006, aims to recognise and vest forest rights on ancestral lands and their habitat which were not adequately recognised during the colonial period as well as in the independent India resulting in historical injustice. The demand of the Nagas were based on such solid historical facts but not presented properly to the right forum. Today the Nagas are put in such weak disadvantage position for any political bargaining in spite of admirably sustaining the cause for so long nearing a century. And the little concessions granted during the creation of the state to the Nagas in matters of customary laws and Practices and Land and its Resources listed out under Art 371 A of the Constitution of India is also under threat. It is a real irony that from a high advantageous position then, it is now in a helpless position.

The scenario after 50 years. Today the scenario is that the boundary settlement with the neighbour Assam on a permanent basis is becoming more remote. In the last 50 years since the statehood, even the preliminary hurdle has not been crossed. Inspite of tall promises, frequent border clashes, assurances made by the government for Boundary Commission to settle the border problem, the issue is booked down over a Writ petition filed by Assam in Supreme Court in 1988 praying to declare the controversial 1925 notification as the Constitutional Boundary between the two states through the court. This notification issued during the British Rule consolidated all the disputed forest areas transferred out of the then Naga Hills District over the years (1826-1925) to the neighbouring districts of Assam. It is a contentious notification because the Survey General of India officials has time and again admitted that the boundary along this notified line is not verified and identified on the ground. But Assam is trying to legitimise the defective notified line for permanent possession. This manoeuvre is also a successful delay tactic working effectively by installing the settlement issue to their advantage. Assam is aware that the disputed areas were originally belonged to the Nagas who has right to claim. Earlier the Supreme Court has on number of hearings expressed preference for appointment of a Boundary Commission knowing its limitation in arbitrating the redefining inter state boundary lines. It can be done only through political decision. However in 2006, constituted a Local Commission to identify mainly the 1925 notified Line but so far not succeeded. Again the Court has appointed another different attempt through appointment of Mediators in 2010 to try for an amicable settlement of the boundary issues. It is a fact that the changing of boundary line can only be possible not through the Court but only by positive political intervention not by interference of course. The legitimate formal demand of returning the delineated lands to the rightful owners made right from 9 point agreement onward still remain an elusive dream. In the situation Nagas can only hope for the best as “Hope is the last thing to die’ as they say.

Integration of Contiguous Naga inhabited Territories. From the high pedestal lofty position boldly demanding a sovereign Independent State, the lest demand for amalgamation of the willing Naga inhabited territories forming a single administrative entity within the grand Indian Onion is also becoming an impossible dream. Government of India is now audaciously declaring that integration is none-negotiable issue now. The high expectation of an acceptable negotiated settlement to the chronic Naga political issue appears to be in limbo after more than a decade rounds of talk. But instead of a sale out settlement naturally, hard bargain for an honourable settlement respecting the Naga psyches keeping in view of the long die hard struggle for a common vision will be the ultimate aim inspite of the unfavourable environment at the moment. The passed mistakes are good lessons to make wiser decision. Though the common Nagas are passing through a serious fatigue syndrome by the sufferings and sacrifices made throughout the prolonged conflicts, it will be wrong to presume that they will accept any settlement that may consider a surrender of the long cherished goal of recognising a united Naga entity. In this scenario in which the Nagas are today, what best course collective action is possible to restore the position from where Naga leaders can bargain for an honourable settlement to end the sufferings? This is a vital issue now needing urgent reflection by all wellmeaning Nagas for the better future. Many noted leaders in the past who had united kept the “torch of Naga Unity” burning brightly making the Nagas proud and inspired. The word “Naga” could kindle an exclusive sense of patriotic pride amongst the true Nagas. Can we search the inner mind to rekindle such united mindset?

lmost four years ago, transformational leadership Mandela-style hit close home. While conducting a leadership alignment workshop for the senior management of two fierce rivals, who were now under one umbrella as a result of an acquisition, the challenge was uniting them and aligning them to a common goal. Help came in the form of a suggestion, by Vikas, a partner with McKinsey. He believed that the movie "Invictus" ideally depicted how a leader could bring two opposing groups together and align them to a bigger purpose. A single event during Rugby World Cup '95 illustrates Nelson Mandela's transformational leadership. He not only supported the all White African Rugby team Springbok but also wore the team jersey with the captain's number to the world cup final. And thus he used the Rugby World Cup as an effective means of bringing Blacks and Whites among Africans together. "Not in my wildest dreams did I think that Nelson Mandela would pitch up at the final wearing a Springbok on his heart," Francois Pienaar, South African captain, said in a television interview later. "When he walked into our changing room to wish us good luck, he turned around and my number was on his back. It was just an amazing feeling." Nelson Mandela was a Transformational Leader who used every opportunity to inspire people to achieve a common goal. The book "Playing the Enemy, Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation" by John Carlin reached every management institute as a text book. It describes Mandela's decade-long campaign to unite his country, beginning in his jail cell and ending with a Rugby tournament. The transformational approach analyses the leader-follower interaction and examines how certain leaders are able to motivate followers by inspiring and empowering them to achieve a common vision through a strong sense of purpose and commitment. The way Nelson Mandela connected with Springbok's captain, motivated the team to win the World Cup and inspired the rest of the population to support Springbok, is an excellent example of a transformational leader. His ability to inspire shows a high level of emotional intelligence; which encompasses self-awareness, confidence, self-regulation, conscientiousness, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Locked up at Robben Island for decades, Mandela read William Ernest Henley's "Invictus" to fellow prisoners. The poem, about never giving up, resonated with Mandela for its lines "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul." This clearly demonstrates his ability to connect with a bigger purpose and meaning that helped him survive the tough 27 years he spent in the prison. Victor Franklin who wrote the book "Man's Search for Meaning" based on his experience in Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II argued that identifying a purpose in life, to feel positively about it, and then imagining that outcome, helps us face extreme challenges in life. According to Franklin, the way a prisoner imagined the future affected his longevity. I am sure reading the poem, and reciting the lines "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul" helped Mandela to face the day to day challenges in prison and he dreamt of the day he will come out and build a new South Africa. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, "The spirit of greatness that he personified resides in all of us. Human beings are made for greatness. Nelson Mandela embodied and reflected our collective greatness. He embodied our hopes and our dreams. He symbolised our enormous potential, potential that has not always been fulfilled." As a true transformational leader Mandela was aware of the enormous potential in him and in his fellow human beings and this belief helped him dream big and aspire others to dream big. Nelson Mandela's father, who was destined to be a chief, served as a counselor to tribal chiefs for several years. I am sure during his growing up years, in his village he imbibed the African philosophy Ubuntu. It is derived from a Nguni word, Ubuntu meaning "the quality of being human". Ubuntu manifests itself through various human acts, clearly visible in social, political, and economic situations, as well as among family. According to sociologist Buntu Mfenyana, it "runs through the veins of all Africans, is embodied in the often-repeated: "Ubuntu ngumtungabanyeabantu" ("A person is a person through other people"). This African proverb reveals a world view that we owe our selfhood to others, that we are first and foremost social beings, that, if you will, no man/woman is an island, or as the African would have it, "One finger cannot pick up a grain". Ubuntu is, at the same time, a deeply personal philosophy that calls on us to mirror our humanity for each other. Ubuntu philosophy helped Mandela forgive those who imprisoned him for 27 years. After being released he said: "As I walked out of the door towards freedom I knew that if I did not leave all the anger, hatred and bitterness behind I would still be in prison." Mandela was a role model for those searching for the meaning of life, having a dream bigger than self, mobilising, motivating and aligning people towards a common goal and having compassion and empathy towards fellow humans. As 21st century searches for models and mindsets that could make organisations and the world survive and be sustainable, Mandela will be a message that offers hope and possibility.

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Monday 9 December 2013

The Morung Express

BJP wins; AAP scriPts history

New Delhi, December 8 (AgeNcies): The verdict of the Assembly elections in four states – Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh – has sparked a wave of fresh enthusiasm in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) camp, which has already been riding high after the declaration of Narendra Modi as its Prime Ministerial candidate. Not only did the party retain its governments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, it also snatched away power from the Congress party in Delhi and Rajasthan. While it sweeped Rajasthan, winning 162 seats, the BJP managed to emerge as the the single largest party in Delhi with 33 seats, two short of the half-way mark. However, despite the good performance by the national party, the show was stolen by the debutant – Aam Aadmi Party. The party, formed by Arvind Kejriwal less than a year ago, performed spectacularly well by winning in as many as 27 seats. AAP’s performance was particularly amazing as the party did not follow the traditional political means during its campaign and fielded faces alien to the Indian polity. Both the Congress and the BJP could not refrain from taking a strong note of the performance of the Aam Aadmi Party, which has now decided to go national. While leaders from

New Delhi, December 8 (PTi): Accepting the people’s verdict with “humility”, top leadership of the Congress on Sunday pledged to transform the party ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls for which it would announce its prime ministerial candidate “at the opportune time”. Stating that the party was “very, very disappointed” over the assembly results in four states, Congress

across the rank and file of the BJP congratulated AAP for its good show, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi went on to say that both the national parties needed to take lessons from Arvind Kejriwal’s party. The result in Delhi came as a big shock for Sheila Dikshit-led Congress party, which has been in power for 15 years as it was decimated by the BJP and AAP. The Congress managed to secure win in merely eight seats and adding insult to injury Sheila Dikshit lost to Kejriwal by a massive 22,000 votes in the New Delhi constituency. Meanwhle, in Rajasthan, the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government was routed as the BJP swept the state under the leadership of Vasundhara Raje. Out of the 199 Assembly seats, the BJP emerged victorious on 162 seats while the ruling Congress registered wins in just 21. Raje, who will soon take oath as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, said that the Narendra Modi wave was a major factor for the performance of the BJP. Modi had campaigned extensively in the state. In Madhya Pradesh, incumbent Chief Minister Shivaj Singh Chouhan ensured a third term in the top office by bagging even more seats than his tally in previous elections. Under his leadership, the BJP won 165 seats this time. The Congress, which failed to project a face for the polls, president Sonia Gandhi said there was a need to do “deep introspection”. Gandhi and her son Rahul, party vice-president, met journalists at the Congress headquarters here to acknowledge the victory of “our opponents” whom she congratulated. “Obviously people are unhappy. Otherwise they would not have given the results that they gave,” she said. Briefly analysing the causes

Political leaders surprised at AAP performance

Supporters throw flower petals as Arvind Kejriwal, center, leader of India’s Aam Aadmi Party, or Common Man's Party, speaks as they celebrate the party's performance in Delhi state Assembly elections, in New Delhi, India on December 8. The new political party played spoiler in the race and pushed Congress into third place, according to early results. The group, led by former tax official hopes next to campaign nationally. (AP Photo)

al harassment, physical contact, advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures, or any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature), 376 (rape) and 376(2)(k) (rape by a person of a woman in his custody taking advantage of his official position) of IPC. Tejpal’s police custody was Saturday extended by four days till December 10 in connection with the case. Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague in a hotel here in early November, was arrested by Goa Police on November 30. Shoma Chaudhary, the former Managing Editor of the weekly magazine, yesterday recorded her statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate here in connection with the case.

Mukherjee to lead 5 member delegation at Mandela’s services

New Delhi, December 8 (PTi): President Pranab Mukherjee will lead a five-member delegation to the memorial service of former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday. The delegation will comprise UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj, Union Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury and BSP leader Satish Mishta, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said in reply to questions on the visit. Senior officials from Ministry of External Affairs and Rashtrapati Bhavan would be accompanying the delegation to pay homage to the anti-apartheid leader, who died on December 5 at the age of 95. His funeral is scheduled to be held in his childhoodhome, Qunu village in the Eastern Cape on December

15 and it will be a private affair. However, the South African Government has facilitated world leaders to pay their tributes to Mandela on Tuesday and Wednesday at the State Memorial Services being held at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. India was the first foreign country that he had visited after his 27-years in prison. Highly regarded in India, the South African leader had always termed Mahatma Gandhi as pioneer of his anti-apartheid movement. Mandela, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, was recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. The popularity of the leader could be gauged by the decision of the South African government which has capped the number of delegation from every country to six including the heads of state.

for their performance.” The Congress and its allies also expressed surprise at the AAP’s performance. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister took to twitter and wrote about AAP: “Never underestimate the underdog/ newcomer with a fresh face and message.” Milind Deora, minister of state of Communications, IT and Shipping, wrote on his twitter handle: “Congrats Arvind Kejriwal for raising the ante and a great start. Raised expectations brings with it an enormous responsibility to meet them!” Another Congress leader, Shakeel Ahmad, told mediapersons: “AAP cut on our votes. The percentage of BJP votes may have also lessened due to AAP’s performance.”

liver. But BJP should be able to form government,” he said. Rudy conceded that rise of AAP is a matter of concern for both BJP and Congress. “Regional manifesto is setting the national agenda. This is what happened in Delhi. A great churning is taking place. AAP votes should actually have come

to BJP. Then it would have been a landslide victory for BJP,” he said. Deputy leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha Ravi Shankar Prasad said AAP has put up good performance in Delhi but had it not been in the fray his party would have done better. He was, however, confident of a clear majority for BJP in Delhi.

AAP’s rise, a matter of concern for both BJP, Cong: Rudy

won just 58 seats. Chouhan hailed the people of the state and thanked the central leadership of the party, including Narendra Modi and L K Advani. On the other hand, Jyotiraditya Scindia of the Congress conceded defeat early in the day, but stopped short of blaming the party leadership, saying he got very less time to travel across the state and campaign for the party. While the BJP regis-

tered a clear and sound victory in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, it was a neck-and-neck battle in Chhattisgarh. However, overcoming intermittent hiccups, the BJP, under the leadership of Raman Singh, managed to bag 46 seats against Congress, which won a respectable 41 seats. It remains to be seen if it can manage to hold on to this lead till all the results are in.

New Delhi, December 8 (PTi): BJP today said the rise of Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi is a matter of concern for it as much as for Congress and maintained it could have won clear majority had it not been a three-cornered fight. BJP General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy said his party could have

done even better if it had taken certain timely steps. “In Delhi, space has been given to a local outfit - Aam Aadmi Party. There could be other reasons. BJP failed to position a chief ministerial candidate at the right time. The national channels also projected that national parties are unable to de-

for the defeat, Gandhi said there were a number of reasons, which included price rise and different issues. Gandhi expressed confidence that the results of assembly polls will not have a bearing on the next Lok Sabha polls. “General elections are quite differ-

ent. People in state elections do focus on personality at the state level, at leaders who are likely to lead them,” she said. However, in national elections “people look at the person who is likely to guide them and govern them at the national level”, the Congress chief said.

Asked whether the Congress party would name its prime ministerial candidate against BJP’s Narendra Modi, Gandhi said, “people need not worry as, at an opportune time, the name of the prime ministerial candidate” will be announced. Initially she appeared reluctant to give an

answer when asked whether Rahul would be named as the prime ministerial candidate. “We will make a statement. The party has to decide. The party will decide at the opportune time,” she said. Rahul said through the elections, “people have given us a message, which

spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday stressed upon the need to reduce the growing inequality between the rich and the poor in India and termed it as “morally” wrong. “Whenever I see homeless people on the street begging I feel it is not only morally wrong but also practically wrong. “We have to think seriously how to reduce this gap between the rich and the poor,” he said addressing the audience at Ummeed Aman Ghar, an organisation working for homeless women and children. The Nobel Peace laureate said the economic inequality in big cities makes him “uncomfortable”. “In cities like Mumbai and Delhi there are huge buildings housing million-

bai, the hotel where I was staying in I could see homeless people nearby and it made me really uncomfortable,” he said. On the occasion, he asked the Tibetan community in India not to be discouraged. “Don’t be discouraged or demoralised. Be optimistic and have confidence in yourselves. We came to India 54 years ago and now our community is thriving here because of courage and self-determination,” he said. The Dalai Lama referred to himself as a Marxist. “As far as socio-economic theory is concerned I am a Marxist. I am attracted to the principle of equal distribution. The poor and helpless need more care. While capitalism is only about minting money,”

the need to keep a human spirit and said that passing through a difficult time makes you more realistic. “The poor people are more honest. Few times in Los Angeles I have voluntereed in the free kitchens which serve the homeless people. They are more free and happy than the rich people... Sometimes even the rich lack moral principles,” the Dalai Lama said. There would be no basis for war or exploitation in the world if people would develop a sense of “oneness” and consider others as a part of themselves, he said. “I was once homeless too. But other people took care of me. Take the world as your home and grow a sense of community,” Indians ride motorcycles during a rally led by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to promote he said. road safety in Mumbai, India on December 8. (AP Photo)

New Delhi, December 8 (AFP): Worried by US spying revelations, India has begun drawing up a new email policy to help secure government communications, but the man responsible for drafting the rules still regularly uses Hotmail. Like many of his peers in ministries across New Delhi, IT Minister Kapil Sibal’s office recently sent an email inviting journalists to the launch of his new personal website using the free email service. Others, including senior foreign ministry officials, the information and broadcasting minister and the health ministry secretary, also use Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo instead of their government accounts. When asked why he continued to use his Hotmail for official use, Sibal declined to comment, but a senior bureaucrat in his ministry admitted that he personally preferred Gmail because it

is “just a lot easier”. “We keep moving, get different designations, go different places and with that, our emails change. You lose contacts and important emails, which you don’t need to worry about with a Gmail account,” the bureaucrat told AFP. “To be honest, the quality of our official mail isn’t that great yet. It still needs some work,” he added on condition of anonymity.

government officials use private email (services) for official use... that’s because their official email is not as stable or speedy,” said Abraham, executive director of the Bangalorebased Centre for Internet and Society. In September Sibal’s ministry announced a new “Email Policy of the Government of India” in the wake of spying allegations about the NSA revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. NSA’s tentacles not only crept into the Indian embassy in Washington and its UN office in New York, but also accessed email and chat messenger contact lists of hundreds of millions of ordinary citizens worldwide, according to media reports. During a single day last year, the NSA’s Special Source Operations branch collected 444,743 email address books from Yahoo, 105,068 from Hotmail, 82,857 from Face-

‘Very disappointed’ : Sonia

Goa police slaps additional ‘Need to reduce rich-poor inequality in India’ New Delhi, Decem- aires and billionaires who he said. charges on Tarun Tejpal ber 8 (PTi): Tibetan lead luxury lives. In MumHe also stressed upon

PANAji, December 8 (PTi): In what can spell further trouble for Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman colleague, the Goa Crime branch has pressed additional charges against him. A senior crime branch official said that the first information report filed against Tejpal now has additional two sections of Indian Penal Code - 341 (wrongful restraint) and 342 (wrongful confinement). The officials interrogating Tejpal said that additional sections were invoked after statements of the victim, witnesses and going through the CCTV footage of the hotel where the alleged incident took place. Tejpal, who is currently in police custody, is already booked under section 354-A (sexu-

New Delhi, December 8 (iANs): Leaders cutting across party lines expressed surprise at the Aam Aadmi Party’s spectacular electoral debut in Delhi, leading in 26 of the total 70 constituencies in the city-state. “Did not expect AAP to perform so well,” Bharatiya Janata Party’s leader Nitin Gadkari told mediapersons. His fellow party member and BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar told NDTV news channel that AAP “had a good show in Delhi”. According to the poll projections available at 3.30 p.m. the BJP was leading in 34 seats while the AAP was ahead in 26 seats. BJP’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan told a news channel: “I congratulate Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP

we have heard.” The Congress party has to transform itself to stand up, he said. “We have to move to a new paradigm and give serious space to the common masses.” Asked about the spectacular performance of Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, he said both the major parties, Congress and BJP, had thought about politics in a traditional way. “I think, we need to consider think-

ing in terms of empowering the people which I have been saying within the party. I am going to make this a central issue,” he said. Maintaining that he would learn from the success of AAP, Rahul said the new party involved lot of people which traditional parties do not do. “We are going to involve them (people) in a way you can’t imagine,” he said.

Indian government wakes up to risk of Hotmail, Gmail

Security concerns IT security expert Sunil Abraham said the use of Gmail and the like was highly risky since the American services had their servers in the US and the National Security Agency has been known to tap into their database systems. It is unclear how many state and federal public workers actively use popular email services for office, but some of the estimates are startling. “As much as 90% of

book, 33,697 from Gmail and 22,881 from unspecified other providers, The Washington Post said, according to an internal NSA presentation. The $11 million Indian project aims to bring some five million public employees onto the government’s email domain powered by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) as early as mid-December. It is awaiting clearances and suggestions from all ministries before the proposal goes to the cabinet this month. J. Satyanarayana, secretary of the department of electronics and IT, dismissed claims that the policy was too late and was a response to the Snowden scandal. “The policy is not a reaction to any global spying revelations, it was already in the works. It is just a mere coincidence that both came around the same time,” he said.

Fresh doubts Some cyber security experts say bringing millions aboard a centralised server could make a hacker’s job easier, with all critical government information available on a single platform. More than 11,000 Indian websites were hacked or defaced between May and August this year, with a large number of attacks on the “.in” domain whose servers are in India, the Times of India reported last month. “Making the use of a centralised government server is not the best way to proceed. Having everything on one platform makes it even more vulnerable to cyber-attacks and hacking,” said Abraham. “It also brings about new worries of the NIC becoming the local snoop.” Some also predict that the ambitious policy would eventually fizzle out for lack of attention from ministers and bureaucrats, who work in

government offices where stacks of yellowing files and papers are still a common sight. “It’s sad but most of these officials don’t understand much about technology, so mastering email is something that is miles and miles away,” said Vijay Mukhi, a Mumbai-based cyber security expert. “These guys saw all the snooping news and suddenly they woke up and said ‘let’s make an email policy’. Enforcing this is not possible on a practical basis.” The IT ministry also plans to conduct workshops to teach employees about email security such as when to change passwords and user names and how to use email. “Every employee should know how, what and when critical data can be vulnerable... with most work still done on paper, it is important to know the nitty-gritty of using email,” Satyanarayana said.

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Few heirs apparent Jailer praises the to symbol oF Freedom anti-apartheid icon

This combination photos shows, from left, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi; Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban for promoting education for girls, and Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. The passing of Nelson Mandela leaves a waning number of global figures representing freedom and resilience against oppression - and a changing world that makes it harder for anyone to approach Mandela’s iconic power. (AP File Photo) Jesse Washington Associated Press

The passing of Nelson Mandela leaves a waning number of global figures representing freedom and resilience against oppression and a changing world that makes it harder for anyone to approach Mandela’s iconic power. There are a few whose trials have made them symbols of freedom, including the former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar, the Dalai Lama and, more recently, Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl turned women’s rights activist . But Mandela, the black revolutionary who emerged from 27 years in prison to embrace his white oppressors and lead a new South Africa, may be one of the last of a breed for all sorts of reasons — including the circumstances of his heroism, his extraordinary success and the onset of an age when heroes’ foibles are often exposed. “He lived and worked in a context and historical period where his extraordinary individual qualities could help make change

in his country and ripple throughout the world,” said Daniel Calengaret, executive vice president of the Freedom House, a watchdog group working to expand freedom around the world. “It’s hard to think of someone who was both an iconic dissident figure and was actually central to building a new system,” Calengaret said. Mandela is often mentioned in the same breath as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., who also changed nations through nonviolence. Yet Gandhi and King were killed before their dreams were realized. Suu Kyi, the Myanmar pro-democracy leader, was imprisoned by the military regime for 15 years before she was released and won a parliamentary seat. Yet she battles in a political arena lacking the stark racism of South African apartheid, which deprived the black majority of equal rights. “She stands for the end of a dictatorship, not the end of a racial system,” said Dores Cruz, a University of Denver anthropology professor.

Cruz said that the dismantling of communism by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is comparable to Mandela ending apartheid. But Gorbachev did not suffer personal persecution to do it. She noted that Mandela’s image was carefully constructed for political purposes in preInternet South Africa, then burnished over the years by international media, musicians and Hollywood. “The impact that has had on the historical imagination, you probably won’t find that in anybody,” Cruz said. “No one has the same iconic image or same historical status.” The Dalai Lama, a Buddhist figure seeking the nonviolent restoration of Tibet’s independence from China, has lived in exile for more than 60 years. And there is an ethnic or racial aspect to the Tibetan struggle, as China seeks to wipe out its traditional culture and replace it with that of the Han Chinese. “Like Mandela, the Dalai Lama represents the decades-long suffering of his people. And he articulates a peaceful possibility

in response to violence and aggression,” said William Edelglass, a Marlboro College philosophy professor. “Like Mandela, he inspires us to the better angels of our nature,” Edelglass said. “He reminds us of how we really want to be.” But at age 78, with China firmly in control, the Dalai Lama is unlikely to see a free Tibet. And his Buddhist religion sets him apart from Mandela, who enjoyed a type of secular sainthood that transcended religious divides. Malala, the 16-yearold Pakistani girl, achieved global prominence last year when the Taliban tried to kill her for advocating the equality and education of women. After Mandela’s death, she called him “my leader.” In the past, other politicians suffered to reform oppressive regimes — Lech Walesa in Poland or Vaclav Havel in Czechoslovakia. But the peak of their careers came at the moment when the old regime crumbled, Calingaret observed. “In a sense Mandela’s greatest achievements were as president,” he said. “He was on top, he could do anything he wanted, and he

chose to push for reconciliation and inclusiveness.” Mandela’s rise might have been complicated had it happened during the Internet age. Mandela had his share of flaws, including infidelity and a past embrace of violence, but they were overlooked. The volume and speed of the information traveling around the world today makes it impossible for a leader to climb without his or her every weakness being magnified. “One of the things about Mandela that makes him unique, all those years in prison, he couldn’t be really doing bad things during that time. And he lived prior to universal access,” said Edelglass. He sees the potential for another Mandela in the fight for democracy in China, “but we would know everything about that person, everything they had ever done wrong.” “I wouldn’t want to say there are no more (figures like Mandela) coming. I hope there are more coming,” Edelglass said. “But it’s a much more complicated world.” Roger Levine, who grew up in South Africa and now teaches courses on it as a history professor at the Sewanee: The University of the South, said Mandela became such a potent symbol because he experienced all the tribulations of South Africa itself. But the world no longer builds up politicians as the very embodiments of their nations’ struggles, he said. Mandela was a product of a Cold War world: good vs. evil, us vs. them, black vs. white. “Now,” Levine said, “it’s a whole lot harder to say who is the us and who is the them.” “No one is going to suggest that there aren’t instances around the world where we have conflict between good and evil,” Levine said. “But there are fewer opportunities to say you’re on the right side, because it’s a little bit less obvious what the right side of something might be.”

Obama defends interim Iran deal

President Barack Obama gestures while speaking at the Saban Forum during the Brookings Institution's 10th annual Saban Forum titled “Power Shifts: U.S.-Israel Relations in a Dynamic Middle East,” at the Willard Hotel in Washington on December 7. The 2013 Forum is examining the political changes taking place across the Middle East, including the resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The President spoke about topics including Iran. (AP Photo)

WASHINgTON, DECEmbEr 8 (rEuTErS): President Barack Obama on Saturday defended an interim deal with Iran to curb its nuclear program and, seeking to reassure Israel, pledged to step up sanctions or prepare for a potential military strike if Tehran fails to abide by the pact. U.S. relations with Israel have been strained by the interim agreement, reached between Iran and major world powers including the United States, which was designed to halt advances in Iran’s nuclear program and buy time for negotiations on a final settlement.

The United States says the agreement will give the international community time to see if Tehran is serious about curbing its nuclear ambitions, while providing some relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy. Israel believes any sanctions relief is a dangerous gift to a country that threatens its very existence, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the deal reached in Geneva a “historic mistake.” Obama, speaking at forum hosted by Haim Saban, a major political donor, made a point of referring to Netanyahu as “my friend

Bibi,” while acknowledging they occasionally had “significant tactical” disagreements. Obama said the interim deal, negotiated with Iran by the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France and Germany, would provide space for a longer-ranging agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which Tehran says are peaceful. The president said he viewed the likelihood of a satisfactory “end state” as a 50/50 proposition, and repeated that all options remained on the table if Iran did not follow through with its obligations. “If we cannot get the kind of com-

prehensive end state that satisfies us and the world community ... then the pressure that we’ve been applying on them and the options that I have made clear I can avail myself of, including a military option, is one that we would consider and prepare for,” he said. Obama said it was unrealistic to believe that Iran would halt and dismantle its nuclear program if the sanctions regime were strengthened and talks were not given a chance to succeed. “One can envision an ideal world in which Iran said, ‘We’ll destroy every element and facility and you name it, it’s all gone.’ I

can envision a world which Congress passed every one of my bills that I put forward. I mean, there are a lot of things that I can envision that would be wonderful,” he said to laughter from the audience. “But precisely because we don’t trust the nature of the Iranian regime, I think that we have to be more realistic and ask ourselves: What puts us in a strong position to assure ourselves that Iran’s not having a nuclear weapon ... what is required to accomplish that and how does that compare to other options that we might take?” Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz, in reaction to Obama’s remarks, said the two countries needed to resolve their differences on the issue. “It must be made clear: In the final agreement, Iran must not have the capability to produce nuclear weapons. In order to ensure this, Iran must not have any capability to enrich uranium or to produce plutonium,” Steinitz said. Obama suggested any enrichment capacity left in Iran would be limited. “It is my strong belief that we can envision an end state that gives us an assurance that even if they have some modest enrichment capability, it is so constrained and the inspections are so intrusive that they, as a practical matter, do not have breakout capacity,” he said. The United States says it will confer closely with Israel about crafting a permanent Iran agreement after the six-month confidence-building period laid out by the Geneva deal.

CAPE TOWN, DECEmbEr 8 (AP): He was with Nelson Mandela during all those years the anti-apartheid icon was imprisoned on Robben Island. And, like millions around the world, he has been hit hard by Mandela’s death. Yet this South African was not one of Mandela’s fellow prisoners. Christo Brand was his jailer. The two men — the black political prisoner and the white Afrikaans warden — forged an unlikely but enduring friendship. They last met about two years ago when Brand, now in his 50s, brought his wife, son and grandson to see Mandela in Cape Town in a Sunday afternoon visit that lasted nearly three hours. They had “nice chats about the past, about his family. He wanted to pick up my grandchild, to hold him, which he was a little bit shy to go to him. You could see he really reached out for touching a child at that moment,” Brand recalled. “When I got the message when he passed away, it was very sad for me,” Brand told The Associated Press on Saturday. “But I think he

was successful and he did what he wanted to do. I wanted him to go in peace and I am thinking of the family today, what they go through.” Brand started to work on Robben Island in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Eventually Brand grew to like Mandela and smuggled in special treats like bread and Mandela’s favorite hair pomade. Brand even sneaked in Mandela’s infant granddaughter so that the prisoner could hold her. For his part, Mandela encouraged Brand to continue his education and maintained an interest in him and his family. Years later, when Mandela was president, he took special care to single out Brand for recognition while Brand was a lowly civil servant while South Africa’s new constitution was being drafted. Mandela flew in by helicopter and entered the room where members of parliament were debating the new constitution, said Brand. Mandela went around the room shaking hands with parliamentarians but

when he saw Brand, who was distributing documents, Mandela lifted his arms and warmly greeted him. “He immediately made a big announcement to everyone: ‘You know who is this person? This person was my warden, this person was my friend.’” Brand said he felt very humble and proud at that moment. After that when the parliamentarians went out for a group photo, Mandela insisted that Brand be in the photo. “He said ‘No, no. You must stand next to me, we belong together.’” Brand once again works on Robben Island which is no longer a prison but a bustling tourist attraction. He and other former guards and prisoners tell visitors about the new South Africa’s racial reconciliation. Brand said he shared a joke with Mandela about his final resting place. “I say to Mandela that we must bury you on Robben Island. Then he just laughed. He said ‘Why? For tourist attraction?’ He said ‘You should have made money. But I think I must go to Qunu.’ That was him making a joke.”

YANgON, DECEmbEr 8 (AFP): International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde urged Myanmar -- which is enjoying an economic boom after decades of international isolation under the junta -- to urgently prioritise tackling widespread poverty. “As Myanmar opens up and expands, it needs the structural foundations of a modern economy. This is an urgent priority,” she said in a speech to students at the Yangon Institute of Economics. Lagarde was in Yangon Saturday on her first official trip to the country formerly known as Burma. She met with a range of government officials and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. “Threequarters of the population have no access to electricity... only 1 percent of the population uses the internet,” she said.

Myanmar, one of the most impoverished countries in the world, suffered from decades of corruption and economic mismanagement under the ruling military junta. Since the dissolution of the junta in 2011, economic reforms have accelerated but experts warn many obstacles remain. High annual growth rates and a large, untapped domestic market, have triggered a surge of interest from foreign investors, but Lagarde pointed out that 26 percent of the country’s population still lives below the poverty line. “The next step is to build on these gains and take the path of sustained, strong, and inclusive growth to lower poverty and lift the prospects of everyone in Myanmar,” she said. “Clearly, too many people are not yet equipped for the economy

of tomorrow,” she added. She highlighted the importance of agriculture to the country’s economy, pointing out it accounted for over a third of GDP and more than half of all employment. “More than that, over two-thirds of the population depends on the land for their livelihood. So it is important to raise the productivity of agriculture, to boost the income of farmers and all who depend on them,” she said. She also urged the government to boost spending on health and education which account for, respectively, just 1.5 percent and 1.7 percent of GDP -- the lowest in the ASEAN region. Lagarde said the IMF was going to ramp up assistance to the country, adding more staff to its team in 2014, but warned there was “a lot of groundwork to do”.

bANgkOk, DECEmbEr 8 (AFP): Thailand’s embattled premier said Sunday she was willing to call an election to end the political crisis gripping the country -- but only if protesters seeking her overthrow accept the result. Bangkok is bracing for another major anti-government demonstration on Monday, with protest leaders vowing a final showdown in efforts to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and curb the political influence of her brother Thaksin. The kingdom has been rocked by several episodes of political bloodshed since Thaksin, a billionaire tycoon-turned-premier, was ousted by royalist generals in a coup seven years ago. His sister’s government has been shaken by more than a month of rolling rallies by demonstrators, sometimes numbering in their tens of thousands, who want to suspend the country’s democracy in favour of an unelected “People’s Council”. Yingluck on Sunday renewed her offer of elections if the protesters -- a mix of royalists, middle class Thais and other Thaksin opponents -- agree to respect the democratic process. “The government is ready to dissolve the house if the majority wants it,” she said in a televised ad-

dress, noting that under the kingdom’s laws an election would have to be held within 60 days. But “if protesters or a major political party do not accept that or do not accept the result of the election, it will just prolong the conflict,” she said. The protest leaders have said that they would not be satisfied with new elections, leaving the two sides locked in a stalemate that risks scaring off foreign investors and tourists. “An unelected government would affect the country’s reputation and stability,” Yingluck warned. “If protesters want that, it should be asked whether it is the desire of the majority.” She also floated the idea of a referendum to solve the crisis but it was unclear what the nation would be asked to vote on. Thailand’s political conflict broadly pits a Bangkok-based middle class and royalist elite backed by the military against rural and working-class voters loyal to Thaksin. The former premier went into exile in 2008 to avoid jail for a corruption conviction which he says was politically motivated. Tensions remain high in the kingdom following several days of street clashes last week between police using tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets against

rock-throwing demonstrators. The unrest has left five people dead and more than 200 injured in Bangkok. Demonstrators and police have observed a temporary truce since Wednesday for the 86th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is treated as a neardeity by many Thais. With turnout dwindling, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has called for a final push on Monday to bring down the government, describing it as “judgment day”. The former deputy premier, who now faces an arrest warrant for insurrection, has vowed to surrender to the authorities unless enough people join the march to the government headquarters. But another leading figure in the anti-government movement, Satit Wongnongtauy, hinted on Sunday that the rallies could be prolonged. “If we do not win tomorrow, we will not return home. We will bring victory home,” he said. New concrete barriers have been put in place around the seat of government ahead of the planned protest, but unlike previously security officials said barbed wire would not be used. “The police will keep up negotiations and to try avoid any injury or death,” said national police spokesman Piya Utayo, urging protesters to respect the law.

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Liverpool climbs to second as Chelsea and ManU lose

Hello ICC, I am not cheat, says Chris Cairns WELLINGTON, DECEMbER 8 (PTI): Former New Zealand allrounder Chris Cairns on Sunday challenged ICC to contact him directly after being linked with matchfixing allegations and lashed out at media for maligning his name. In an article in the 'Dominion Post', Cairns spoke about the pain he is going through after his name resurfaced in the fixing allegations. Cairns had last year won a libel suit against then IPL chairman Lalit Modi, who had alleged in a tweet that the Kiwi all rounder was involved in fixing and that was the reason for barring him from IPL auction. Cairns on Sunday challenged ICC to approach him if he was under investigation and his "accusers" to come forward of they had "guts". "Of course I want this garbage to stop, and stop quickly. But I never hid on the cricket field and I'm not hiding now. I'm proud

of my reputation and I'm proud of my family name. My "accusers" know my name even if I don't know theirs. They are the ones hiding. "My name is Chris Cairns, former Black Cap and proud holder of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Hello International Cricket Council, I am not a cheat and you know where to find me," Cairns wrote in his article. The Kiwi, who was part of Sky TV commentary team before being linked with fixing allegations, said he thought his ordeal was over after winning that case against Modi. "I left those proceedings with my credibility and reputation intact. I thought I could start to rebuild my life, seek gainful employment and start again. ... Can you begin to imagine how sickening it feels to be the subject of yet more rumour and press speculation now as I am embarking on a media career that is potentially in ruins?

NEW DELHI, DECEMbER 8 (AFP): The Indian Olympic Association on Sunday agreed to amend its constitution and bar tainted officials from holding office, as demanded by the world body, to ensure it remains part of the Games movement. A special IOA meeting in New Delhi decided to elect new office-bearers on February 9, while keeping president Abhay Singh Chautala and secretary-general Lalit Bhanot out of the election process. Chautala is facing criminal charges over a recruitment scam unrelated to sport, while Bhanot is out on bail after being jailed last year for corruption linked to the chaotic 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Senior IOA member S. Reghunathan, who chaired the meeting, said he hoped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will approve the amendments made by the Indian body so that fresh elections can be held. "It was unanimously decided to amend the relevant clause in the IOA constitution so that charge-sheeted persons would be barred from con-

testing elections," Reghunathan told reporters after the meeting. "Both Chautala and Bhanot told the house they will not contest the upcoming elections. In fact, Chautala proposed the amendment and Bhanot seconded it." The IOC had suspended the IOA on December 5 last year for not abiding by the Olympic charter on good governance following the election of Chautala and Bhanot. Despite repeated IOC warnings, the Indian body had refused to sack the pair on the grounds that the law of the land allows people charged with criminal offences to stand for elections until courts declare them guilty. Indian sports minister Jitendra Singh, who had met IOC officials in Lausanne in May to resolve the issue, had urged the IOA to follow the governing body's instructions. The IOA made the Uturn and amended its constitution after it became apparent that the IOC would de-recognise the world's second most populous nation from the Olympic movement if the changes were not carried out.

India bows to IOC diktat to prevent Games ouster

Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho, back, scores his side's second goal during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Saturday, Dec. 7. (AP Photo)

MANCHESTER, DECEMbER 8 (AP): The most unpredictable Premier League season in years threw up more surprises Saturday when Chelsea conceded a 90thminute winner at Stoke and beleaguered defending champion Manchester United lost to Newcastle for a second home defeat in four days. With Manchester City being held 1-1 at Southampton, Liverpool was able to capitalize on its rivals' slip-ups by thrashing West Ham 4-1 to go second, with Luis Suarez following up his spectacular quadruple in midweek by scoring again at Anfield. It was a good day for Arsenal, which retained its four-point lead ahead of its game against Everton on Sunday. Chelsea's 3-2 loss at Stoke, sealed by Oussama Assaidi's late strike, saw Jose Mourinho's side drop to third on goal difference behind Liverpool. United's flimsy hopes of retaining its title took another battering by losing 1-0 to Newcastle at Old Trafford, leaving the cham-

Liverpool boss salutes Luis Suarez

LIVERPOOL, DECEMbER 8 (REuTERS): Red-hot striker Luis Suarez followed a swashbuckling four-goal midweek show with another outstanding display to inspire Liverpool to a 4-1 drubbing of lowly West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. An own goal by the visitors' Guy Demel before the break and an effort from Mamadou Sakho just after gave the hosts a 2-0 advantage before Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel put through his own net to give West Ham a glimmer of hope at Anfield. Suarez then grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck, powering home a pinpoint cross from Glen Johnson 10 minutes from time before the Uruguay international's 84th-minute shot was deflected

pions languishing in ninth place — 12 points behind Arsenal — and placing further scrutiny on David Moyes in his turbulent first season as Alex Ferguson's successor. "I don't think (the fans) or me expected us to have lost five games by this time of the season," said Moyes, who still believes United will be "very close" to the title come May. Yohan Cabaye's 61st-

into his own goal by defender Joey O'Brien. "I wouldn't swap Suarez for anyone," said manager Brendan Rodgers after his Liverpool side climbed to second in the standings, four points behind leaders Arsenal who play their game in hand at home to Everton on Sunday. "At this moment in time he's up there with the best players in the world. I get the chance to work with him every day and what he gives to training and what he gives to the team is just a relentless desire. "When you have that in a player, then you don't want to let it go. We've got a strong relationship and it's a joy for people to watch him, in particular myself as a coach," Rodgers told the club website (www.liverpoolfc.com).

minute goal earned Newcastle its first win at Old Trafford in 41 years and left United supporters further disheartened after a loss by the same scoreline to Everton on Wednesday. The way the champions are playing, a place in next season's Champions League could even be out of reach, although the top four is wide open with the big teams continuing to

Suarez almost single-handedly sunk Norwich City on Wednesday, his four goals leading the Merseysiders to a 5-1 rout at Anfield. "I don't think you can put a price on him at this moment and I wouldn't want to," said Rodgers. "If you look at the consistency now in his game and the way he's playing, he's really, really enjoying playing at Liverpool and being here." Suarez asked to leave the club in the close season, when he was in the middle of a 10-game suspension imposed for biting the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in April. The Uruguayan has played fewer games than most of his rival strikers but is still the top scorer in the league with 14 goals, two ahead of Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.

drop points. Also Saturday, Sunderland stayed bottom after squandering a lead to lose 2-1 at home to sixth-place Tottenham, which has picked up seven points from a possible nine since being humiliated 6-0 by Man City last month. Crystal Palace beat Cardiff 2-0 for a third win in four matches since the departure of Ian Holloway and Norwich won

2-0 at West Bromwich Albion. There was a minute's applause before each Premier League game in honor of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday at the age of 95. Chelsea and Man City were looking to apply pressure on Arsenal but couldn't hold onto their leads away from home. Andre Schuerrle put Chelsea in front and then equal-

ized for 2-2 after Stoke had hit back through goals by Peter Crouch and Stephen Ireland, only for Assaidi to grab the winner with seconds left of normal time. "I don't feel comfortable enough to tell you what I think about the game. We're in trouble," said Mourinho, bemoaning his team's lack of organization. Sergio Aguero moved to 12 goals for the campaign — two behind Suarez's league-high tally — to give City the lead at Southampton, but Pablo Osvaldo delivered a brilliant equalizer just before halftime by leaving Vincent Kompany on the ground, turning Pablo Zabaleta and floating in a curling shot from the angle just inside the area. "I'm pleased with the point," said City manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose side's away form has been erratic this season. Suarez couldn't reproduce his exploits of Wednesday, when he scored four stunning goals against Norwich, but he once again proved to be the difference for Liverpool in a game of three own goals against West Ham.

Ribery leads Bayern to rout in Bremen Pacers beat Spurs in battle of elites

Bayern's Franck Ribery of France, left, and Bremen's Cedrick Makiadi of Republic of Congo challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich in Bremen, Germany on Dec. 7. (AP Photo)

bERLIN, DECEMbER 8 (AP): Unbeaten Bayern Munich cruised past Werder Bremen 7-0 for the side's 13th win from 15 games in the Bundesliga on Saturday, while Bayer Leverkusen won 1-0 at Borussia Dortmund. Bayern winger Franck Ribery marked his league return after recovering from a cracked rib by scoring two goals and setting up two more as the league leaders inflicted the heaviest home defeat on Bremen in the Bundesliga. "It was the most frustrating game for me since I've been at Werder," Bremen captain Clemens Fritz said. Bremen defender Assani Lukimya turned Ribery's cross beyond his

own goalkeeper in the 21st minute, Daniel van Buyten rose above two defenders to head Toni Kroos' free kick inside the left post six minutes later, and Thomas Mueller crossed to give Ribery a simple finish in the 38th. Ribery then crossed for Mario Mandzukic to score on the hour, and Mario Goetze set up Mueller to make it 5-0 in the 68th. Ribery claimed his second goal in the 82nd, when former Bremen striker Claudio Pizarro sent David Alaba through with his heel and the young Austrian pulled the ball back for the Frenchman to crown his performance. Mueller crossed for Goetze to wrap up the scoring from a diffi-

cult angle in the 90th. "We're all happy," Ribery said. Bayern stretched its Bundesliga record unbeaten run to 40 games. "Today it was an honor to be a coach here," said Bayern's Pep Guardiola, who became the first coach in the Bundesliga not to lose any of his first 15 games. "Personally, it's not special for me," the former Barcelona coach said of the record. Son Heung-min's 18thminute strike was enough for second-place Leverkusen to inflict Dortmund's second successive defeat at home in the Bundesliga. "It was very important to show Germany what we can do," said Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller, whose side has won all three games since losing 5-0 at home to Manchester United in the Champions League. Former Leverkusen defender Manuel Friedrich's wayward pass from defense was intercepted by Emre Can. Can passed to Gonzalo Castro who fed Son, who rounded Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller and scored from a narrow angle. Dortmund improved after the break but labored to break down Leverkusen's welldrilled defense. "We deserved to lose," Dortmund winger Kevin Grosskreutz said. Leverkusen defender Emir Spahic was sent off in the 81st for pushing Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the face. Mkhitaryan took issue with Spahic's heavy challenge on Robert Lewandowski.

Mavericks stop Blazers on buzzer

Indiana Pacers' Paul George (24) drives around San Antonio Spurs' Jeff Ayres (11) to score during the second half on an NBA basketball game on Dec. 7 in San Antonio. (AP Photo)

SAN ANTONIO, DECEMbER 7 (REuTERS): The Indiana Pacers came into Saturday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs ready to validate their record against a team that has their number. In the process, they overcame a slow start and got their biggest win of the season. Forward Paul George had 28 points and six assists to lead the Pacers to a 111-100 victory over the Spurs in a battle between the top teams in their respective conferences. George was perfect from the 3-point line (4 of 4) and the free throw line (6 of 6). Indiana (18-2) boasts the best record in the league but had lost 11 straight games to the Spurs

with their last win in San Antonio on Jan. 4, 2002. "We knew we were playing at a high level," George stated. "Against this team (San Antonio) you got to play near perfect to win. I wouldn't say we were perfect, but we can all sit back and be happy about the way we played offensively. We played with poise. We shared the ball. It's easy when you share the ball to knock shots down." The Pacers, who shot 54 percent from the field, had five other players in double figures. All starters scored, including forward David West with 20 points, center Roy Hibbert with 12 (10 rebounds), and guards Lance Stephenson with 15 and George Hill with 12.

Forward Luis Scola added 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. San Antonio (15-4) was led by forward Kawhi Leonard with 18 points. Guards Manu Gilobili added 16 points, Tony Parker 13, Patty Mills 10 and forward Tim Duncan 10 for the Spurs, who had not played since Monday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. Center Tiago Splitter did not play the second half, held out with tightness in his left calf. He had two points. "We missed Tiago, but they outplayed us," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich stated after the game. "They (Pacers) got a good win and they earned it." The highly anticipated matchup lived up to its billing early as both teams traded leads.

PORTLAND, DECEMbER 8 (AP): On Saturday morning, the Trail Blazers added a play designed for Monta Ellis. It worked to perfection Saturday night. Ellis drained 21-foot jumper with no time left on the clock and Dallas snapped the Portland's four-game winning streak with a 108106 victory. The game-winner came on an inbounds pass from Jose Calderon. "Calderon, we were walking out, we made eye contact and I told him, 'Give me the ball, I'm ready for it,'" Ellis said. "He gave it to me and I came off and hit the shot." Ellis finished with 22 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 28, along with a season-high seven assists, for the Mavericks' third straight win. Damian Lillard had a season-high 32 points for the Blazers, including a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left that tied it at 106. It was just the second loss at home this season for the red-hot Blazers (17-4), who lead the Western Conference and are off to their best start since the 1990-91 season. "It's all a part of it," Lillard said. "Sometimes you just lose games." Lillard's 3-pointer closed Portland within 8991 and he added another to tie it with 3:58 left. But Nowitzki made two jumpers to keep the Blazers from taking the lead. The Blazers tied it again

after Robin Lopez's hook shot and Nicolas Batum's free throws. But again Nowitzki answered with a 3-point play. After Batum's short jumper, Ellis made a 3-pointer from the corner to give Dallas a 104-100 lead with 1:40 left. He added a fadeaway with 45.9 to go. Batum made a fallingdown 3-pointer to pull the Blazers within 106-103 before Lillard's 3 tied it. "With the players they had on the court — you've got Vince Carter who can get his shot, you've got Dirk Nowitzki who can get his shot, you've got Ellis who can get his shot — it's hard to predict what they're going to do," Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said. "We just wanted to stay as tight as we could." But in the end, it was Ellis, who was acquired by the Mavs as a free agent in the offseason. He said the play was just put in Saturday and "came in handy." "At that point of the game, you always like to have the confidence to take that last shot, and I got it," he said. "And I have the ability to make those shots. Coach gave me the ball and I knocked the shot down." Batum finished with 22 points for the Blazers, who were coming off a 130-98 rout of the Utah Jazz on Friday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 13 rebounds for his 11th double-double this season.

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veryone who’s seen Fast & Furous knows what a tough guy Vin Diesel can be, but even he realised there’s a breaking point. The actor raced to the home of Paul Walker’s mother after learning about his movie costar’s death, believing that he could offer some sort of solace. In a heart-breaking post on his Facebook page on Friday, the 46-year-old actor revealed how he jumped on a plane to California to be by Cheryl Walker’s side just hours after

Walker, 40, died in a car crash on November 30. Vin wrote: ‘When I heard, I immediately flew back to California, and went directly from the plane to his mother’s house... ‘I thought they needed my strength, but realised when I got there and broke down before his family, that it was I who needed theirs.’ The actor went on: ‘His mother hugged me and said I am so sorry... I said sorry? You’re the mother who lost a son?... She said yes, but you lost your other half...’ Walker died when a limitededition Porsche he was riding in crashed at 3:30p.m. on Saturday, November 30, in Valencia, California. The driver, Walker’s friend Roger Rodas, also died. A coroner has

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concluded the deaths of both Paul and his business partner, Roger Rodas, were an accident, but toxicology tests are still pending in both cases and could take up to eight weeks to complete, according to NBC News. Paul has left behind his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow, and his girlfriend of seven years Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23. The family and friends of the Hollywood star held a private memorial at the site of the crash in Santa Clarita, California, on December 2. A public memorial service is being planned for December 15. Production on Fast & Furious 7 was immediately halted following news of Paul’s untimely death, but will resume, the film’s director, James Wan, told TMZ on Friday.

Tetseo Sisters are seen wearing the ‘O Rhosi Tassled Dress’ by Imcha Imchen from his 2010 Spring Summer Collection at the Inaugural function of Hornbill Festival 2013 cum 50th Nagaland Statehood, on December 1 at Kisama. Alobo Naga & the band headlining at the Nongin Music Festival at YAC Ground Imphal, Manipur. (Photo Credit: Tekin Photography)

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eteran film star Shabana Azmi said on Saturday (December 7, 2013) her family and the way she was brought up influenced her selection of movies across all genres. The five-time National Award winner was in the Kerala capital as the chief guest for the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala that got underway on Friday (December 6, 2013) night. Addressing reporters here on Saturday, Azmi expressed happiness over the role of the film festival in bringing together great pieces of art from all over the world. She said she was happy over the huge participation of the audience. On a question about social responsibility of films, Azmi said she believed it depended mainly on the choice of the director. “My family and the way in which I was bought up influenced my selection of movies across all genres,” Azmi said. Making a comparison of directors, Azmi said she has trust and faith on the upcoming directors as they were reflecting reality based on what they have seen and experienced in life in cities. Masters like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen portrayed rural life, as it was the reality they had seen in their life time, she said. Asked if she is interested in acting in Malayalam films, Azmi said: “While acting, it is important for me to understand the meaning of the language.” She also said she wanted the government to play a bigger role in the making and distribution of good films. While expressing happiness that many women were now part of film making, Azmi reserved her views on celebration of women’s sexuality in movies. “At present, film cameras are being used as an instrument of making women an object of sexuality,” she said. Asked if she was interested in turning director, the actress said it requires a significant amount of hard work.

ith boyfriend Prince Harry on a charity trek at the South Pole, Cressida Bonas is using the time to train as a teacher. Cressida, a qualified dancer, has decided to pursue a worthy career off the stage and out of the limelight now that she is a Royal girlfriend. The 24-year-old has been helping out at her father’s private tuition agency Bonas Macfarlane Education, in Battersea, South London, with a view to becoming a teacher. ‘She’s keeping herself busy and working hard,’ says a friend. On Wednesday Cressida was seen carrying two books about child psychology and development to a charity carol concert where she was given another job by Claire Van Straubenzee, the mother-inlaw of Cressida’s close friend Missy Percy. ‘Cressida, Missy, Chelsy Davy, and Astrid Harbord were given the task of walking up and down the aisles in catwalk formation to collect money for the Henry Van Straubenzee memorial fund,’ said a guest at the event. Cressida and Harry, 29, are planning a romantic getaway to make up for the weeks they will have been forced to spend apart while he completes his Walking With The Wounded trek. ‘They’re looking at either Africa or skiing in Switzerland,’ I’m told.

Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich, waves to the crowd shortly after being crowned Miss Earth 2013 in ceremony on December 7, at a housing resort at suburban Alabang, east of Manila, Philippines. Henrich won over 88 beauty contestants from around the world. Miss Earth, now on its 13th year, is the only beauty pageant with a unique theme to save Mother Earth. (AP Photo)

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t appears that things are heating up between Kendall Jenner and One Direction’s Harry Styles. The pair, who are reportedly dating, were spotted emerging from the Gansevoort hotel in New York’s Meatpacking District on Saturday after being reunited in the Big Apple. Swarmed by fans, the two sheepishly smiled as they made their

way through the thick crowd to an awaiting chauffeured car. But friendly Harry, 19, did stop briefly to pose with a couple of lucky female admirers as Kendall stayed close behind her new beau. And the stunning 18-year-old model didn’t seem to mind when one woman came very close to the pop star, almost appearing as though she was aiming to give the teen heart-

throb a kiss. Both Kendall and Harry were dressed for the chilly New York conditions, bundled up in coats. Harry was dapper in a camel-coloured wool duffel worn over a plaid shirt and black T-shirt combination and teamed with dark skinny jeans and scuffed boots. He also wore one of his favourite scarfs in his hair, wrapping it around his head to pull back his tress-

es. Meanwhile, Kendall kept warm in a green army-style jacket and cream wool scarf, but flashed a hint of her toned abs as her coat opened up to reveal her cropped white top. On the bottom, she teamed a pair of skinny blue jeans with some on-trend motorcycle boots. The stunning brunette opted for minimal makeup for the outing and carried a Louis Vuitton satchel bag. This is the third time the couple have met up after enjoying a romantic lunch at the end of last month. On November 25, Harry reportedly took Kendall for a meal - their second date - according to UsWeekly. The get together took place just hours after the One Direction standout met with the Keeping Up With The Kardashian

star’s father Bruce in Malibu for a morning chat. The young couple dined at super private, members-only club SoHo House in West Hollywood, a favorite spot of Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry. ‘They leaned in to talk to each other,’ an eyewitness told UsWeekly of Kendall and Harry’s date. ‘He was really animated with Kendall.’ After sharing ‘two dishes,’ the British boy bander reportedly picked up the tab. The source added, ‘They definitely plan to hang out more.’ The teenagers were introduced by their managers last month. On November 20 they were spotted leaving a dinner date at Craig’s in West Hollywood. Harry wore a black T-shirt as he drove his black Range

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Root fights but Australia tighten grip ADELAIDE, DEcEmbEr 8 (rEutErs) : Thrown into Jonathan Trott's vacant number three position, Joe Root led from the front to restore some pride for a wounded England on day four of the second Ashes test on Sunday, savouring a war of words with Australia's frustrated fielders. In England's paltry first innings of 172, Root was one of only three English batsmen not to lose his wicket to a marauding Mitchell Johnson, and he also defied the red-hot Australian seamer in an unbeaten 26 in the second innings of the first test defeat in Brisbane. Responding to Johnson's withering stares, throat-balls and taunts with sweet smiles, the cherubic-faced 22-yearold held on stubbornly for nearly four-and-half hours to compile a battling 87 on a hot, overcast day at Adelaide Oval, helping his team stave off another humiliating defeat within four days. England were 247-6 at the close, with Matt Prior Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada perform during the exhibition of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating (31 not out) and Stuart at Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, Broad (22 not out) at the crease, still 284 runs shy of Sunday, Dec. 8. (AP Photo)

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the Spanish circle which goalkeeper Mario Fernandez Garin was unable to stop. Spain immediately had a chance with a penalty corner, downgraded from a penalty stroke after a video referral, but Andrew Butturini was up to task in the Australian goal. With most of the ball possession, Australia finally doubled the lead in the 63rd minute via Dylan Wotherspoon, who found space in the circle and clinically slotted the ball in to the target. The Spaniards began a desperate final surge but the Australians proved too good for them till the hooter. “The team did not play at their full potential. The boys managed to score in the second half. We need to take the next matches seriously and play good hockey going forward in the tournament,” said Australia coach Paul Gaudoin.

Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland is sending Sepaktakraw Teams of boys and girls (under 19 years) from the Government Higher Secondary School Dimapur to the 59th National Games at Imphal, Manipur from December 10 to 15. The teams are led by Coach, Zashevoto Pusa; Assistant Coach, Moya Konyak and Arentoshi as manager.

their victory target and facing a Mission Impossible to save the match on a fifthday wicket. Precious little has gone right for England on this tour to date, but Root's endurance and grit on Sunday raised hope, at least, that Trott's loss might be well covered.

"Everyone watching and playing knew that we were in a battle and we weren't going to lie down and we were going to show a bit of fight and a bit of courage and be there at the end of the day," Root told reporters. "That's going to have to continue for the

mINNEAPOLIs, DEcEmbEr 8 (AP): The Miami Heat walked into Target Center with a big problem over the previous two games — they had been dominated on the glass. That was two games too many for LeBron James. The reigning NBA MVP had 21 points, eight assists and 14 boards for his first double-digit rebounding game of the season, leading the Heat to a 103-82 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Dwyane Wade had 19 points and five rebounds in his return from a two-game absence and the Heat controlled the glass until garbage time after getting hammered on the boards by Detroit and Chicago in consecutive losses. James' 14 boards were the most he's had for the Heat in a regular season game. "Don't talk about it, just go do it," James said. "To me, when I say it, I go and make it happen." Kevin Martin scored 19 points for the Timberwolves. But they sorely missed Kevin Love, who was with his family following the death of his grandmother on Wednesday night. The Wolves shot a franchise-low 29.3 percent while the Heat made 55 percent of their shots to overcome 20 turnovers.

"We didn't play very tough tonight," Martin said. "The champs showed us how it's done." The Heat haven't lost three in a row in the regular season since January 2012. And James wasn't about to revisit that slide. "We don't like losing back-to-back games, and we definitely don't want to lose three in a row," James said. "So it was a good pickup game after the loss to Chicago." The Heat were bludgeoned on the boards 49-27 by the Bulls on Wednesday night and 4634 by the Pistons on Tuesday night. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke on Saturday morning of needing all five players on the floor to attack the glass because they don't have a singular rebounding force like the Wolves do. Despite having to go to the bench earlier than usual with two fouls in the first quarter, James still managed to rack up 10 rebounds before the first half was over. He posted his highest regular-season rebounding total since his last season in Cleveland, when he grabbed 16 against Sacramento on Dec. 23, 2009. Minnesota just barely won the rebounding battle, 4544. But the Heat won on the defensive glass, 37-28. The night was punctuated in the third quarter

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rest of the series. "To me if we're losing test matches regardless of your scores, you're not going to pride yourself on your performance. "We've got to make sure for the rest of the series we front up and we put big totals on the score-

NEw DELhI, DEcEmbEr 8 (IANs): Australia and France won their respective Pool B matches Sunday to qualify for the Hockey Junior World Cup quarterfinals at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here. The 1997 champions Australia won their second match on the trot 2-0 against Spain while France won 3-2 in a thrilling encounter against Argentina to secure their last eight berths. Australia, after their thumping 5-2 win over Argentina Friday, were all over Spain from the start but could not capitalise on their chances which included a series of penalty corners. Neither team could create a goal-scoring challenge and the break was reached 0-0. Australia finally managed to break the deadlock in the 38th minute when skipper Daniel Beale scored in a messy scramble in

England's Matt Prior, left, speaks with Australia's Michael Clarke during the fourth day of their second Ashes cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 8. (AP Photo)

the third test in Perth were frustrated. The wickets fell, but not in bunches, and the frustration began to tell on Michael Clarke's side as they amped up their verbal barrages. Debutant Ben Stokes, who lasted 90 balls for his 28 runs, appeared to be rattled and was caught behind off the bowling of Ryan Harris a few balls after some choice words from Johnson. Root, however, played a straight bat throughout his 194 ball innings. "You want to play hard cricket and it's Ashes cricket. You'd expect that," he said of the sledging. "You'd be disappointed if there wasn't a bit of rivalry and I think it makes entertaining cricket to watch and it's certainly good to be involved in that out there in the middle. "You know you're in a battle and have got to front up and fight for your country. "I think they're just trying to get under my skin and find a way to help get me out. I'd expect any team to do that, not just Australia. It's good confrontation. I like to get in a battle with opposition." (Editing by Patrick Johnston)

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