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CM to facilitate in setting up IT Park
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NobEl lAUrEATE: CHANGE IS CoMING Malala, Satyarthi receive 2014 Nobel Peace Prize
Everyone was so understanding and supportiveeven the church and the Excise department.
6:00 pm-6:00 am curfew in border area for 60 days Mokokchung, DeceMber 10 (DIPr): The Additional District Magistrate, Sivasagar, has informed that night curfew from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am has been imposed in the 5km belt of the Assam side bordering Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in order to check movement of antisocial elements. However, security personnel and officials on duty are exempted. The order will come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of 60 (sixty) days.
Govt to relax road development norms for North East new DelhI, DeceMber 10 (IAnS): The government said Wednesday it will relax norms on the development of the road and highways sector in the northeastern states. Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government has consented to relax norms for road development in northeastern states. The minister said that the relaxation in road development norms will benefit states like Arunachal Pradesh, where developers even with medium experience in carrying-out contractors will be allowed for constructing trans-Arunachal Highway project. Gadkari’s recipe for expediting and promoting road development of the state is to divide large road erection projects into small portions which can be handled by local contractors.
Palestinian minister dies after being struck by Israeli troops
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TurMuSIYA, DeceMber 10 (reuTerS): A Palestinian minister died shortly after being hit by Israeli soldiers during a protest on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, a Reuters photographer who witnessed the incident and a Palestinian medic said. Ziad Abu Ein, a minister without portfolio who was in his early 50s, was rushed by ambulance from the scene, in the village of Turmusiya, but died en route to the nearby Palestinian city of Ramallah. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called Abu Ein’s death “a barbaric act which we cannot be silent about or accept”. Announcing three days of national mourning, Abbas said he would take “necessary steps” after an investigation. The Israeli army was looking into the incident, a spokeswoman said, She did not immediately provide further information.
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oSlo, DeceMber 10 (AP): Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India received the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday for risking their lives to help protect children from slavery, extremism and forced labor at great risk to their own lives. The 17-year-old Malala, the youngest ever Nobel winner, and Satyarthi, 60, collected the award at a ceremony in Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital to a standing ovation. As she received her award, a young man ran onto the stage waving a Mexican flag that he had apparently smuggled into the heavily guarded ceremony, and he was whisked away by a guard. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg bemoaned the brief interruption and lapse in security. To help protect Malala — who had been shot in the head by Taliban in Pakistan in 2012 — Oslo has been dominated by armed police and security guards for days, with blockedoff streets, metal fences and helicopters whirring
above. In his speech to an audience including Norwegian royalty and politicians, Nobel committee Chairman Thorbjorn Jagland said all children have a right to childhood and education, and “this world conscience can find no better expression” than through this year’s winners. Referring to Malala’s serious injury in Pakistan two years ago, he said Islamic extremist groups dislike knowledge because it is a condition for freedom. “Attendance at school, especially by girls, deprives such forces from power,” he said. He praised Satyarthi’s vision of ending child labor and how he had abandoned a career as an electrical engineer in 1980 to fight for that vision. Jagland also singled out another Indian, Mahatma Gandhi, who remains the most notable omission in the 113-year history of the Nobel Peace Prize. The chairman said prize winners live according to Gandhi’s principle: “There are many purposes I would
My life’s aim is to free every child: Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India hold their Nobel Peace Prize diplomas and medals during the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, December 10. (AP Photo)
have died for. There are no purposes I would have killed for.” In his acceptance speech, Satyarthi referred to rapid globalization, high-speed Internet and international flights that connect people. “But there is one serious disconnect. It is a lack of compassion,” he said, urging the audience to “globalize compassion,” starting with children.
Malala Yousafzai offered hope Wednesday that her prize will inspire young girls all over the world to fight for their rights — and to step forward to lead. The 17-year-old girl shot by the Taliban in Pakistan in October 2012 for asserting her right to an education told The Associated Press that the time is now for women to proclaim their rights and that
“change is coming.” “I feel that it’s not just me receiving the award,” Malala said. “It’s all these girls, this young generation, they have been working so hard, and it’s their voice that I would be raising in my speech today.” Malala has felt the bond of a global sisterhood of sorts, with women gathering the strength to fight for education, the key to a future.
oSlo, DeceMber 10 (IAnS): India’s child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi Wednesday said that his life’s aim was to “make sure that every child is a free child” after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize here along with Pakistani girls’ education activist Malala Yousafzai. “My only aim in life is to make sure that every child is a free child, I refuse to accept that all the temples, mosques, churches and prayer houses have no place for the dreams of our children,” said the Nobel laureate in his acceptance speech at the Oslo City Hall. Satyarthi has worked for child rights for over 30 years through the Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an NGO which is credited with freeing over 80,000 children from bonded labour across India. “I have seen gods in the smiles of kids I have rescued, I represent the sounds of silence, the voices of innocence,” said Satyarthi. “In the pursuit of global progress, not a single person should be left out in any corner of the world. Let us work together for the good of the whole world. I represent millions of children who are left behind.” The founder of the Nobel Prizes, Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, said the prize is for people “who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” The committee has interpreted those instructions differently over time, widening
the concept of peace work to include efforts to improve human rights, fight poverty and clean up the environment. By honoring this year’s winners, the Norwegian Nobel Committee linked the peace award to conflicts between world religions and neighboring nuclear powers as well as drawing attention to children’s rights.
BRTF personnel accused of ‘Make human Adieu Hornbill festival 2014 molesting minor in Kohima rights real for all’
NAYO alleges ‘lackadaisical’ response from BRTF officers
kohIMA, DeceMber 10 (Mexn): A personnel of the 15th BRTF stationed at Peraciezie in Kohima reportedly molested a 13-year-old girl on the night of December 9. The personnel, who is yet to be identified, clad in his uniform had “grabbed” the girl, who was with a friend, and was “inappropriately touching her” when youths passing by were alerted by their muffled protest and the commotion, alleged Northern Angami Youth Organization (NAYO). The two girls were passing through the BRTF Camp after attending the carnival at Ruzhukhrie Memorial Government High School junction when the incident happened. The road passing through the camp is used by both BRTF and colony residents alike as in many other camps in Naga areas, a press release from
NAYO noted. Condemning the act of the personnel and “indifferent attitude” of the officers stationed at the camp, NAYO stated that the “lackadaisical” response of the higher ups, “who failed to appear even after the crowd waited for an hour or more,” had resulted in the burning of a BRTF truck by angry crowd gathered at the crime scene. “The young teens have now been scared for life and will develop a psychological aversion towards all khaki uniformed personnel in the years to come,” asserted NAYO president, Peter Rutsa and press secretary, Rukravolie Rulho. The release also informed that as per witnesses, the accused personnel disappeared inside the periphery of the fenced camp taking advantage of poor outdoor lightning when he was chased by the local youths. In this regard, NAYO has directed officials concerned of the camp to help civil police and NGOs in identifying the accused at the earliest “before things go further out of control.”
kohIMA, DeceMber 10 (Mexn): The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), with the rest of the global community, today commemorated International Human Rights Day themed “Human Rights 365.” Towards the goal of the theme, which impresses upon all that every day is Human Rights Day and each person, everywhere, at all times is entitled to the full range of human rights, that human rights belong equally to all and bind all together as a global community with the same ideals and values, the NPMHR reaffirmed its commitment to make human rights real for all. While recognizing the challenges and crises the Naga people face toward the full realisation of their human rights, the NPMHR in a press release reiterated its commitment to democratic values which encompasses universal human rights principles and indigenous worldview. “It is these values that has nourished us and kept us strong through the difficult journey as a people who has withstood every kind of human rights violations.” It also reaffirmed its commitment to justice that is fair and equitable. It pledged to work with humility and spirit of volunteerism while remaining accountable to the principles and values of human rights. Further, the organisation appealed to the Naga society to uphold these values in partnering with the global community towards realization of “our” human rights.
india decriminalizes attempt to suicide
new DelhI, DeceMber 10 (AgencIeS): The government on Wednesday decriminalised attempt to commit suicide, a decision that will ensure people driven to take their lives do not end up in prison in case they don’t succeed. In the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said the Law Commission of India, in its 210th Report, had recommended that Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide) of IPC needs to be effaced from the statute book. Chaudhary said since law and order is a state subject, views of all states and union territories were sought on the recommendations of the Law Commission. “18 states and 4 union territory administrations have supported that Section
Government decides to repeal Section 309 from IPC
309 of the IPC may be deleted. Keeping in view the responses from the States/ UTs, it has been decided to delete Sec 309 of IPC from the Statute book,” he said in reply to a written question. Section 309 of IPC makes the act punishable with jail term of up to one year and fine. Kiren Rijiju, the minister of state (MoS) for Home Affairs, had in August told Lok Sabha that the Union Home Ministry is in the process of effacing Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code as recommended by the Law Commission along with amendment to certain other sections of the CrPC and IPC in consultation with all stakeholders.
The Law Commission in its 210th report on “Humanization and Decriminalisation of Attempt to Suicide” had recommended that Section 309 of IPC needs to be effaced from the statute book. The Commission had said Section 309 needs to be deleted because the provision is inhuman, irrespective of whether it is constitutional or unconstitutional. The Commission had also argued that attempting suicide was “manifestation of a diseased condition of mind” that called for treatment and care rather than punishment. Meanwhile, BJP MP RK Singh deems it right to delete Section 309, adding
people with suicidal tendencies deserve counselling not legal action. The development was welcomed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice RS Sodhi too, who said “I never found any justification or logic of this law. I welcome news that the government has decided to delete Section 309.” However, BJP MP and former Mumbai Police chief Satpal Singh was quoted as saying by a news channel that he personally was not in favour of decriminalising suicide. There has also been a conflicting opinion that by declaring an attempt to commit suicide a crime, the IPC upholds the dignity of human life, because human life is as precious to the State as it is, to its holder and the State cannot turn a blind eye to a person in attempting to kill himself.
The Hornbill Festival 2014 concluded December 10 with bonfire and “Unity Dance.” (Morung Photo)
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The splendid chants of “Hoi Hoi” and beating of traditional drum surrounded the picturesque Naga Heritage Village, Kisama as the 10-day long Hornbill Festival of Nagaland concluded here this evening amidst zest and traditional gaiety. Chief Minister TR Zeliang formally declared the festival ‘closed’ this evening after ten days of festivity with nearly 2 lakh visitors thronging the main venue Kisama since December 1. As the curtains closed down, Chief Minister Nagaland and Miss Nagaland 2014 Veineinem Singsong and Ist and 2nd runners up Kaheli Chophy and Muluvesalu Keyho lit the bonfire, which was followed by the “Unity Dance” by all 17 cultural troupes. Dignitaries and tourists also joined in the Unity Dance with excitement and merriment. The grand finale at Kisama also featured Naga Fusion Music concert by Purple Fusion. Mosaic of North Eastern musicians also marked the grand finale of the much hyped Hornbill International Music Festival
at Indira Gandhi Stadium, while Hornbill Night Carnival witnessed the highest turnout in the State capital. It may be recalled that the Hornbill Festival 2014 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 1. Highlights of the 10day long festival, among others, included: floral galleria and stalls, exhibition cum sale of handloom and handicrafts, Naga chilli eating competition, Hornbill Hipfest Photo competition, Naga Chef, Hornbill International Music Festival, Hornbill Night Carnival, WW II peace rally, North East cultural day, traditional monolith pulling ceremony at Kigwema , Glocal film fest, grand finale of Naga Orpheus Hunt 2014, Hutton lectures, 2nd friendship rally (Motorcycle rally), cultural performance, Hornbill literature festival, Hornbill theatre fest, Hornbill charity ball, Hornbill Motor rally, Naga wrestling, Ultimate Hornbill choir competition, Hornbill fashion show, Hornbill fashion show, Hornbill International Rock Contest 2014, Hornbill bamboo festival, Great Hornbill Adventure Trail, Greased bamboo pole
climbing, 4th Hornbill half marathon, 3rd Hornbill annual cycle rally, pork eating contest, The DIVAS, traditional spear target throw competition, traditional fire making competition, top spinning competition, Hornbill Kids carnival etc. Organized by State government, Hornbill Festival is an annual tourism, promotional event to showcase Nagaland’s traditional and rich cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur. The festival is a collaborative effort of all Naga tribes at one venue and has been coined as the “Festival of Festivals.” The festival is also a tribute to the great “Hornbill,” the most admired and revered bird for the Nagas, for its qualities of alertness and grandeur. The majestic Hornbill bird is closely identified with the social and cultural life of the Nagas as reflected in various tribal folklores, dances and songs. Over the years, this event has gained in stature and scale. It has now become a unique platform for tourists to witness the cultural diversity of not only the Nagas, but the seven other sister states of North East India.
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CM to facilitate in setting up IT Park
STPI to establish incubation centre in Kohima and separate IT Park in Dimapur
Kohima, December 10 (mexN): The Director General of Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Dr Omkar Rai today called on Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang and expressed interest to set up Software Technology Park in Kohima and Dimapur. A press release from Media Cell, Chief Minister’s Office informed that Dr. Rai and his team apprised the Chief Minister of their decision to set up Nagaland’s first software technology park. He informed that the infrastructure available at present in Kohima is sufficient for the Software Technology Park to take off. Initially, an incubation centre with provision for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) will be
Chief Minister TR Zeliang with the Director General of STPI Dr Omkar Rai and other officials at his residential office on December 10.
set up in Kohima and later, a separate IT park will be set up in Dimapur, he added. The incubation center will provide state of art facilities to help local entrepreneurs
in mentoring, nurturing and expanding their business to become export oriented software companies. The Chief Minister acknowledged that setting
up IT Park will not only provide opportunities to the educated unemployed youths, but will also improve the economy of the State through software
exports and IT enabled services. Stating that in the past, Nagaland had been given least preference in many of the newly launched projects, Zeliang
expressed happiness that something is taking place first in the State. He further expressed faith in the youth of Nagaland and asserted that time has come for the State of Nagaland to act practically and professionally and assured to do whatever is needed to pursue with various ministries. The Chief Minister agreed to provide all necessary support, stating such initiatives will open new avenues for economic growth of the State and create employment opportunities for the youths, the release added. Dr Rai was accompanied by KD Vizo, IT Commissioner & Secretary, and three other members from STPI.
NNT to recruit lac cultivators Morung Express News Dimapur | December 10
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The North-East Naga Traders Pvt. Ltd. (NNT) will be recruiting entrepreneurs to specifically cultivate lac on ber tree (also called jujube, Indian plum or locally known as pukhri khaas). Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects. Lac is cultivated by tying a lac seed or sticklac to a tree branch and left to be infested. The infested or coated branches of the host trees are cut and harvested once in six months and twice annually which are called sticklac. The sticklac will be bought by the North-East Naga Traders at around Rs. 350.00 per kilo. Kathi Chishi, Managing Director of the North-East
Naga Traders informed in a press conference today that they are looking to recruit 100 entrepreneurs for this venture. First batch of training will start in January 2015. Interested entrepreneurs were informed to contact their office located at first floor, Old Hyundai Showroom Building, Naharbari or look out for their advertisement in the local papers. The training and materials like lac seed, sprayer, pesticide etc to cultivate the lac will be provided freely by the North-East Naga Traders, which is sponsored by the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Entrepreneurs can either cultivate the lac in already grown trees or start
Abuse of domestic helpers highlighted on Human Rights Day
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Rector, Good Shepherd Seminary, Rev. Fr. Chacko addresses the gathering. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | December 10
Peace Channel in collaboration with Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women’s Right and People’s Forum for Peace on Wednesday observed International Human Rights Day-cum-Pre-Christmas celebration at Christ Hall, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.
Rector, Good Shepherd Seminary, Rev. Fr. Chacko in his speech as the chief guest, encouraged people to know their rights and have the courage of conviction to stand for what they believe. He maintained that people who oppress others and resort to violence were the most frightened lot and described them as ‘cowards.’ Director, Peace Channel, Rev. Fr. C.P. Anto in his keynote address raised the issue of violating human rights of domestic helpers in families. He cited a recent instance of a domestic helper who was physically abused in a certain Naga family. “We should try to see if children employed in families are being given proper treatment as human beings,” he added. In the first session of the programme, Menguzenuo Sachu spoke about the provisions of United Nations Convention of Rights of Child. The second session was marked with songs, dances, games and plays associated with Christmas.
from ber tree plantation. Chishi stated that NNT is a company covering diversified business enterprises that aims at helping farmers sell their products and this venture is one of their many such enterprises. He affirmed that many farmers have successfully started cultivating lac in the North-East, citing example of a particular farmer cultivating lac over a thousand ber tree in Bongaigaon and earning huge revenues. Lac has multiple purposes and has been used in both India and China as skin cosmetic, dye etc. since the ancient times. Jharkand is the leading producer of lac in India followed by West Bengal and Maharashtra. India, Thailand and China are the major lac producers in the world.
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A local vendor cheerfully attends to customers at a fish stall in Mokokchung’s busy New Market. Since the launch of Survival Mokokchung campaign by Ao Kaketshir Mungdang in 2007, a campaign directed at checking unabated influx of suspected Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants, many young locals have found opportunities to venture into various trades of business. According to sources at Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), the average daily sale of fresh fish in Mokokchung town hovers around 3.6 metric tonnes, which is estimated to be worth more than 4 lakh rupees. All the retail fish stalls in Mokokchung are run by locals, mostly women. (Photo by Limalenden Longkumer)
Dzuleke village located about 45 km away from Kohima town.
routes is Rhizelieba trek - a two-day trek with an overnight camping inside the Community Conserved Area (CCA) of Dzuleke village and the other is Gwenodzu trek for one day. The maximum number of trekkers in a group for the two days trek is 10, while for the one day trek is 20. Both routes offer easy trekking trail with spectacular view through pristine forests.
Depending on the size of the group and the trek route, the trekking fees range from Rs. 500 to Rs 1,000 per trekker. The fees cover meals, refreshments, tents and sleeping bags (for overnight trekkers) and fees for porters, cooks and guides, the release informed. The revenue will go directly to the service providers and DETB Village Development fund to sup-
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Parliamentary Secretary R Tohanba (sitting 4th left) along with government officers during the DPDB meeting for 2014-cumpre Christmas programme of Tuensang district on December 9.
in serving the public despite having to face many challenges and problems. Stressing on DAN government’s slogan “Peace for development and development for peace,” the parliamentary secretary said
during the festive season heralding the birth of the “Prince of Peace”, every government officer should retrospect on whether they have inner peace. “Without having peace within our own selves, we
Heralwa Village Council requests
pereN, December 10 (mexN): The Heralwa Village Council has informed that Heralwa villagers cleared area on December 9, 2014 to re-establish their village based on the stay order passed by Division bench dated 07-05-2012 suspending the operation of the Judgement and Order dated 13-09-2011. A press release from Heralwa Village Council chairman, Dintabo and secretary, Nlumlu recounted that the Heralwa village had filed a case before the High Court - registered and numbered as W.P.(C) No. 208 (K)/2009 and the same was dismissed vide Judgement and Order dated 13-092011. Consequently, Writ Appeal was filed before the Division bench, registered and numbered as W.A. No. 27 (K)/2011. Accordingly, the Division bench passed the stay order dated 07-05-2012 suspending the operation of the Judgement and Order dated 13-09-2011. Therefore, the Heralwa Village Council has requested the district administration and law enforcing agencies to supervise the matter to avoid any unwanted situations and to safeguard the ends of justice.
NPBCA office to close from Dec 13 to Jan 3
‘Public celebration’ in Dimapur on Dec 31
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Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The Dimapur Pangti Ekhung pre-Christmas fellowship will be held at Lotha Baptist Church, Siethekima on December 13 at 10:00 am. All members have been requested to attend the fellowship.
pereN, December 10 (mexN): Peren District Music Society is organising its second edition of Peren District Music Festival on December 20 in Jalukie Town. Audition will be held at Sound King recording studio in Jalukie on December 17. The Society president, Ilungsing Mbung and information & publicity secretary, Joseph VK have informed interested artists to contact 9436425228/ 9402911070.
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port ongoing training, trail and facility maintenance and village development activities. An easy and educational hiking route for school children through the conserved forest is also being developed and will be operational in 2015, it was informed. According to the release, DETB was constituted with a mission to achieve sustainable livelihoods and forest management through eco-tourism and other conservation activities. The Mission of DETB is to promote tourism practices that will conserve Dzuleke natural environment and improve livelihoods of the community. The North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) is the facilitating agency of the eco-tourism project with funding support from the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) and Allied Trusts. For Further details and bookings, contact: NEIDA, Kohima, Phone - 370-2260197 (9.30 am – 5.30 pm; Monday-Friday), Email - homestay@neida. org.in
Tuensang district holds year's last DPDB meeting The last District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for 2014-cum-pre Christmas programme of Tuensang district was held on December 9 at a farm house on the banks of Thimlak River, some 18 kms from Tuensang town. Parliamentary secretary for CAWD and Economics & Statistics and chairman of DPDB Tuensang, R Tohanba, in his address conveyed Christmas greetings to all the government officers posted in Tuensang district and said the last DPDB meeting marked the culmination of the yearlong activities of various departments. Tohanba lauded the officers for their dedication
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Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) has informed that its office will remain closed from December 13 to January 3, 2015. Executive secretary and the staff of NPBCA have wished all the churches in Nagaland a blessed Christmas and prosperous New Year.
DETB offers trekking experience
Kohima, December 10 (mexN): The Dzuleke Eco-tourism Board (DETB) has developed two trekking routes for trekking and nature enthusiasts in Dzuleke village under Kohima district. The style of the trek is basic, but the experience is guaranteed to be both authentic and memorable, assured DETB in a press release. One of the trekking
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will not be able to serve the people to our best capacity and capability,” he stated. Tohanba also said that one of the prerequisites for peace in society is the principle of “forgive and forget” and to look ahead to the
New Year with renewed hope and vigour. Pastor, Sangtam Baptist Church Tuensang, Dr. Yanger Sangtam, in his Christmas message said government officers should be like the three
wise men who undertook a long journey in order to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. Dr. Yanger said the magi were enlightened people, having foresight and ready to undergo all hurdles in order to witness the birth of the Prince of Peace. On the other hand, King Herod did not see the “Star” like the wise men as he was blinded by power, greed and avarice. Likewise, if the government officers really want to serve the people, especially the grass root, they should be like the wise men and not like Herod, he added. DC Tuensang, Mhabemo Yanthan also greeted the officers on the occasion. The programme, chaired by ADC Tuensang, Robert Longchari, started with invocation offered by BDO Noksen, C Ebou Chang.
Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The Watchman team has announced of a ‘public celebration’ on December 31 at City Tower Junction, Dimapur. A press release from the team informed that arrangements are being made to bring reputable bands to have praise and worship to “lift up the spirits of young and old.” There is limited space for food stalls, however, the release said, ministries and churches will be given first preferences. The celebration will begin at 5:00 pm onwards and will continue till midnight. There will be prayers of dedication and declarations at the onset of New Year. The Watchman team has urged the public of Dimapur to start New Year on the right foot. For information regarding stalls, call Pastor James- 9612818923/ Pastor Akho- 9774335832.
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The Watchman supports raids
Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The Watchman team today asserted its support to the police and excise team in Dimapur raiding “joints and pubs that are illegally selling alcohol and luring the public with drinks that has been brought illegally into the city.” A press release from Pastors James Ngullie and Tepu Khieva of The Watchman stated, “With the ruling government nonchalant about alcohol inflow into the state, the Police and Excise department have a tough job at hand.” The team recommended daily raids as a “safeguard for our gullible young people who are perishing day by day because of effects of drinking alcohol.” It further lauded the act of seizing and destroying contraband drugs and alcohol recently, and also, all societies that are proactive to “stamp out alcohol abuse.”
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We the bereaved family member would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported us materially, financially, morally and physically at the sudden demised of our beloved Dad. Lt. Keneiselie Dominic, Touring catechist St. Joseph parish Chumukedima on 6th Dec. 2014. We, therefore convey our special thanks to:1. His Lordship, Rt. Rev. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and the Diocese of Kohima. 2. Rev. Fr. Sajan St. Joseph Parish priest and Rev. Fr. John Kulnu Asst. Parish Priest. 3. Rev. Sr. Dr. Flora Holy Redeemer Health Center. 4. A.C.U. A.C.W.A., N.C.Y.M., A.C.Y.A. Nagaland. 5. C.A.C.W.A., C.A.C.U., C.A.C.Y.A. and Rev. Fr. Thomas Holly Cross Parish Priest Dimapur 6. St. Joseph College Jakhama. 7. St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School CMD, Staffs and Students. 8. Catechist of St. Joseph Parish Chumukedima 9. Catechist Union Western Angami. 10. Pastoral Center Dimapur 11. Western Angami Krotho 12. Catholic Community of Jotsoma, Zubza, Toulazuma and Phevima. 13. All Unit Churches and Associations under St. Francis De sales, parish Medziphema. 14. Mao Baptist Church Chumukedima 15. Tenyiphe —1 Baptist Church 16. Youth Organisations, Student's Union and Women Organisations of Tenyiphe-I Village. 17. Unit Churches and institution under St. Joseph Parish CMD. 18. Friends, and relatives from Khonoma Village. 19. St. Joseph parish youth movement and Women Association 20. Nagaland Police Catholic Youth Movement CMD. 21. Tenyiphe- I Catholic Youth Movement. 22. Legion of Mary Chumukedima 23. All the priests and religious who have helped him till his last day. 24. Dr. Viu Meru, Dr. Khonyü Punyü, Dr. Kedo.u Punyü, Dr. R. Meyase and Mr. Ngunyü Meyase. 25. Mr. V. Lucas Meyase & Mr. R. Rocus Chasie. We regret our inability to thanks each and every one by name but we earnestly pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly as you continue to do the good service for the Lord. Loving Family members.
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of NER in ‘Indian Nationhood’ NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 10 (MExN): A two day national seminar aimed at placing the North East Region (NER) in the context of Indian Nationhood was held from December 5 and 6 at Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. The national level seminar was organised by Tangkhul Scholars’ Association (TSA) and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The seminar deliberated wide ranging issues concerning North East Region (NER) such as insurgencies problems, political discourse, development issues, scientific pursuit of knowledge, migration of Northeast to major cities, constitutional and legal provision, the most controversial ASPA, etc. A press note from the convener of TSA, Dr. Rimai Joy informed that at the inaugural day, the welcome and introductory message was given by Dr. Yaruimnagm Awungshi, the President of TSA while a key note address of Prof. R.K. Barik (Indian Institute of Public
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GuWaHatI, DECEMBER 10 (IaNS): Poachers have killed two one-horned rhinos in Assam and taken away their horns, forest officials said here Wednesday. One carcass was recovered from the Kaziranga National Park while the other was found in Orang National Park. "There were sounds of gun shots from Burhapa-
har range of the Kaziranga National Park around 2 a.m. today (Wednesday). Our forces launched an operation but unfortunately we have recovered only the carcass. The horn was chopped off and taken by the poachers," a Kaziranga National Park official said. Similarly, officials of the Orang National Park in
Dimapur
Sonitpur district said the poachers killed a female rhino three days back. "We have recovered the carcass during routine patrolling today (Wednesday)," an official said, adding that the horn of the rhino was missing - indicating it to be a case of poaching. Around 25 rhinos have been killed in the state this year.
Three-day Delhi teenager held for molesting girl from Manipur transport strike Some of the resource persons, panellist and participants posing for lens at the national seminar titled, "North East Region (NER) in the context of Indian Nationhood" organised by TSA and ICSSR at Arts Faculty, University of Delhi.
Administration) painted an optimistic view and the growth of rich cultural heritage through isolation contesting the idea of “North East underdevelopment.” However, another key note speaker, Prof. Tiplut Nongbri from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) pointed at the “development deficit” of the region, where she rued the “under representation” of Northeasterner in New Delhi’s policy making and formu-
Sikkim winter carnival and film festival to welcome tourists KOLKata, DECEMBER 10 (PtI): With a winter carnival and a film festival lined up this week, the tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim is trying to turn December into a peak tourist season. Organised by the state Tourism Department, the six-day Sikkim Winter Carnival will start from December 14 where various cultural events, music shows, arts and crafts exhibitions and adventure activities like para-gliding, mountain biking and rock climbing would engage tourists. Coinciding with this would be the 'Small Town Film Fest' which will show-
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case over 26 films by independent film-makers from all over the world over a four-day period. Organised by Cafe Fiction, the festival also features works of three directors from Sikkim. Another unforgettable moment for travellers would be the showering of flower petals from a helicopter flying over the Himalayas during one of the events. Tourism department officials said they are expecting a 30 per cent increase in tourists this December. In December 2013, 56,000 domestic and 1300 foreign tourists had visited Sikkim.
lation process regarding the North East Region. Earnestly advocating for the participation of the seven sisters as a “stake holder in political and development processes”, she decried the New Delhi “top-down” approach to the problems of the region. In the course of the seminar, the most pertinent question most of the speakers delineated upon was how to become modern, scientific-minded
people without losing the identity of the North East on Indian nationhood. Eminent Scholars, politicians, bureaucrats, Lawyers and Advocates, research scholars, activist, and many more were part of the seminar. Prominent speakers at the seminar included, Dr. M. Amarjeet Singh from Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, Jamia Millia Islamia; Kumar Sanjay Singh, Delhi University; Dr.
A.Bimol Akoijam, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU); Dr. R. Vashum, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Dr. Walunir Tzudir, Amity University; and Dr. Topi Basar, Faculty of Law, Delhi University The convener of TSA further assured that the seminar proceeding will be published shortly in order to generate "widest circulation possible" and make the issues raised at the seminar relevant for policy formulations.
NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 10 (tNN): A 19-yearold youth has been arrested for molesting a 22-year-old DU student from Manipur in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony on Monday night. Police said he was caught by the girl's friend, who also raised an alarm. Around 9.30pm, thewomenhadgonetoalocal market to fetch grocery. While they were waiting to cross a road, the youth, identified as Saddam, came and groped the woman from behind. When the woman protested, Saddam even challenged her to call police. Police said that after the other girl raised an alarm, locals in the mar-
ket rushed out. Saddam tried to flee but was caught. Police said the youth had initially denied attacking the woman and claimed that he had touched her by accident but broke down during interrogations. Following the incident, activists and student groups from the northeast states reached the Sunlight Colony police station and staged protest demanding security for girls who usually return home late. Police said the unemployed youth stayed at a slum in the area. He has been charged under Section 354 (molestation) of Indian Penal Code and remanded in judiciary.
Trial run of Guwahati-Shillong-Dhaka bus flagged off SHILLONG, DECEMBER 10 (IaNS): The trial run of the Guwahati-Shillong-Dhaka passenger bus service was flagged off Wednesday from Assam's main ciy of Guwahati. The trial run is expected to conclude in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka Friday. A joint technical team, comprising representatives from India and Bangladesh, are part of the trial run, which will assess route conditions and various technical parameters. The team will submit a report to the respective governments on the feasibility of introducing regular buses along the route. Assam PWD Minister Ajanta Neog flagged off the trial run in Guwahati. The proposed bus service, which covers approximately 500
km, will traverse from Guwahati via Shillong and then proceed to the southern slopes of Meghalaya's Dawki international trading before entering Tamabil (Bangladesh)Sylhet-Dhaka route. "The trial run of GuwahatiDhaka bus service via Shillong aims to study and finalise the routes and start the new bus services," W. Blah, superintending engineer of the union road transport and highways ministry, told IANS. "Our only concern is the nonstarter for the construction of the new Dawki bridge due to nonavailability of qualified contractor to construct the new bridge. However, we are hopeful that the construction would start soon," said Blah, who is leading the Indian delegation.
Ironically, the foundation stone to construct the 165 metre long bridge of the new Dawki bridge over Umngot river was laid Nov 13, 2009 by then union minister of state for road transport and highways Mahadev S. Khandela. The bridge was slated for completion way back in 2011. Once completed, the twolane bridge is expected to replace the single-lane 136-metre suspension bridge built by the British as the overland link between the provinces of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) and Assam. Moreover, the seven-member Bangladesh delegation also stressed on the need to further improve the road infrastructure to ensure the smooth movement of the passenger bus service from Guwa-
hati-Dhaka via Shillong. "I personally feel that there is more room for improvement on the r oad infrastructure on the Indian side in some stretches on Meghalaya side. I am sure they are going to further improve it," Sheikh Abdul Ahad, joint secretary in Bangladesh's ministry of home affairs, told IANS. India and Bangladesh presently have two regular bus services, one between Kolkata and Dhaka and the other between Agartala and Dhaka. The decision to undertake the trial run of Guwahati-Dhaka via Shillong regular passenger bus service this month was taken at the meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Bangladesh held Sep 20.
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aIZaWL, DECEMBER 10 (PtI): There was minimum vehicular traffic in Aizawl as Commercial Vehicle Joint Action Committee organised 3-day strike from 6 am today to protest different decisions made by the state government. City buses and taxis were off the road while the state government pushed around 50 government buses including the Mizoram State Transport (MST) buses to ply in the city during the strike which would continue till Friday evening. Meanwhile, association of taxi owners and drivers said that they would join the stir for only on the first day and would continue service from Thursday. The maxicab owners association also refused to join the strike as movement of people to and from the villages was the highest during Christmas festivities. State transport minister John Rotluangliana warned that licences and permits of commercial vehicles would be cancelled if they continue with the stir. The striking commercial vehicle owners demanded cancellation of new city bus permits issued by the state government and also sought permission to replace old buses.
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Cultivate culture of hard work & good personality ‘Gift of Nature’ Students MON, DECEMBER 10 (DIPR): The District Youth Convention & Cultural Programme was held at today at NPF Hall, Mon with Mongo Khiamngan, ADC Mon as the chief quest. The program was organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mon. Speaking on the occasion, Mongo urged upon the youths to avail the opportunities offered by the Government for the development of the youths of the country. Asserting that there is no short cut to success he appealed to the youths to work harder and be prepared for competitive events and said only the best and hard working ones occupies the best job avenues.
He also called upon the youths to change their mindset and march forward with competitive spirit rather than waiting for the backward quota. The Chief Guest also whish the youths to be the vanguard of the society, embedded with visions, ideas, direction, inspiration and goals. We should attain the goals by overcoming obstacles and hurdles in accomplishing the job, he added. In his keynote address John Makhabo District Youth Coordinator (NYC), NYK, Mon appealed to the gathering youths to inculcate the age old good culture of the forefathers
which is a unique culture and traditions of the Nagas. The highlights of the day long celebration were cultural presentation by the youth clubs of S/Chingnyu, Persian Football Club and AFM Club. The Chief Guest also gave away Sports Materials to 26 Youth clubs of the district. The District Level Best Youth Club Award was awarded to the Browny Youngman Club, Mon. The Club received Rs. 25,000/- along with a certificate from the Chief Guest. The program was chaired by Chingsai, NYK, Mon. Representatives of youth clubs under Mon district attended the convention.
L. Hangsing, Chief Manager, Rural State Bank of India, Dimapur inaugurates the workshop cum seminar organised by the Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation LTD at conference hall, Urban Haat, Dimapur on December 10.
State BJP Social Media Page Launched
DIMaPuR, DECEMBER 10 (MExN): The BJP Nagaland unit made its presence in social media by launching a Facebook page on December 8. The portal www.facebook. com/BJPSocialMediaNagaland, was officially launched at its party office in Dimapur by K Medom Angami, member, BJP National Executive. In his address, Medom encouraged party workers to work hard to be recognised by all including the
centre. “Consistent hard work pays,” Medom said. Yanghose Sangtam, BJP Convenor for Membership Drive, highlighted the social media campaign of Nagaland unit. In this, he asked all party workers who use Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to at least spend two hours a day andalsospreadthesamemessage to their friends and families for massive enrolment. The BJP Social Media Nagaland team has requested party
workers and the netizens to continue to tag and "Like" the page as well as inform friends and acquaintances to log on and get updates of the party programmes. It also requested that they enlist themselves as BJP members by dialing 18002662020. A press release from BJP State Secretary (Media) and Convenor, BJP Social Media for Membership Drive, Jaangsillung Gonmei, informed.
Painting Competition Held
KOHIMa, DECEMBER 10 (DIPR): Hornbill Art Festival with the theme ‘Gift of Nature’ exhibition and competition on demonstrative arts livesketching was held at Art gallery, Kisama on December 10. The programme was organised by Art and Culture department Nagaland. For the first time, a photo painting competition from the school category was included in the competition where 20 schools participated. Commissioner & Secretary, Tourism, Art & Culture, Himato Zhimomi who was the Chief guest, in his speech said that visual art as a medium of expression is most versatile to convey messages on issues relevant to the society. The Nagaland Arts Society wished to create better awareness for the environment through art and had chosen the theme ‘Gift of
Nature’ to showcase a collection of painting and also to organise a student’s painting competition. The state is endowed with treasure of natural wealth and beauties but there are rampant depletion of its forests and flora and fauna due ignorance or greed, thus the programme was an attempt to educate and inspire people to see the wonderful gifts of nature, informed the organiser. The first prize with a cash prize of Rs 5000 and certificate was won by Ruopfuzhazo from North Field School, the 2nd prize of Rs 4000 was awarded to Vingunuo Mepfhuo from G. Rio School and the 3rd prize of Rs 3000 went to Keneiselie Sorhie of Khedi Baptist School. The department also gave away 15 consolation prizes of Rs 1000 each along with certificate.
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businEss India 2nd most ‘up & coming’ destination for expats: HSBC New Delhi, December 10 (PTi): India has been ranked as the second most ‘up and coming’ destination --the countries that are getting better as a place to live and work in-for expats after China, says an HSBC survey. According to the Expat Explorer survey commissioned by HSBC Expat, emerging Asian economies are an attractive destination for challenge-seeking and adventurous expats, with 44% of them saying they made the move for a new challenge. “India is likely to develop its industrial sector to catch up on infrastructure development, which will happen with the help of overseas funding. It’s natural to assume that the foreign funding will bring along foreign human expertise,” HSBC India Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management Sanjiv Sud said. Indian economy is consistently growing above 5% every year, and is expected to post a 7.3% growth in 2016, according to HSBC. Expats in China and in India are also the most confident and have a positive outlook on the local economy with 60% of them sharing the feeling that their host country is getting better as a place to live and work, compared to the 32% global average. India attracts highly-skilled
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ew analysts have already given their observations on how Prime Minister of India made his maiden visit to Nagaland and. He simply concluded his brief speech with Kuknalim thrice and left. The only notable package announced was Rs. 20 crore for handloom for three states, viz., Assam, Nagaland and Sikkim. He announced for 6 new agricultural colleges without naming any State and the rest are general developmental programs for NE in railway projects, IT and improvement in power supply. Besides, few students from Nagaland may get chance to get sponsor for joyride once. He also reminded that Nagaland has potentiality to produce organic food. Though the Naga political issue and the ongoing political dialogue are a reality, the PM Modi skipped the issue conveniently without slightest hint at it. The silent of PM on the political issue implies that Nagaland is as normal as any of the other 28 States in the country, and nothing special. He did not give a damn to political imbroglio that has dragged Nagaland to retrogression. He shrewdly ignored the Naga Political issue which Nagas of young and old talk about it in kitchen, in offices, in hotel, in market and in moving vehicles. In my opinion, we deserve it and
expats in the construction and engineering sector (19%). Other sectors where expats in India are well represented are telecommunications and IT (21%), and financial services (10%). The survey further said India has the third largest proportion of expatriates sent by companies for overseas assignments, after Brazil and Turkey, According to the latest Expat Explorer survey, 26% of expats working in India said they took the overseas assignment because they were sent by their company. This proportion is the highest in Brazil at 37% followed by Turkey at 29%. The proportion of expats working on a company secondment is 24% each in case of China and Mexico, the survey said. “As the global economy rebalances towards emerging and faster-growing markets, there is a greater demand for highly skilled expats in these regions. Therefore, global corporates are sending more and more talented employees to run businesses in countries like India, Brazil and China,” Sud said. The Expat Explorer survey is one of the largest global surveys umankind needs of expats. This year, nearly 9,300 peaceful life and it is expats from around the world possible only by having shared their views on quality of the right relationship life, financial well being and the with the Creator. But relationship ease of raising a family abroad. with God is impossible without knowing Him, believing in Him, fearing Him and obeying Him. So the law of relationship with God is, “KNOW GOD, BELIEVE IN HIM, FEAR HIM AND OBEY HIM”, which is the law of victory. Humankind is defeated by sin and sin rules over the world and the device and power of humankind cannot set men and women free from the bondage of sin. So the world is enveloped by the atmosphere of evils. But the Creator gave victory to humankind. He gave freedom and liberty to humankind. The victory is a reality. The Saviour, Redeemer and Victor is Christ ! Through Him only the Spirit of God is received and by receiving the Holy Spirit alone sinful life is transformed into new life and new life becomes true peace maker and hater of sins by experiencing true peace, joy and love. In the name of Christ the devil is In this January 14, 2014 photo, a person walks past a Citibank location in Philadelphia. Citigroup on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 said cast out and demon possessed are that it will incur a charge of $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter to cover set free. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, legal and restructuring costs. (AP File Photo)
we asked for it first. When we the Nagas ourselves give no more importance to political issue, who the hell Indian Prime Minister should give due regard to it. Why should the PM Modi bother about factions, be it potent or not. We have already done the job of Indian Govt. in destroying the National Movement ourselves, and as such why should PM Modi try to pacify us. If at all violence is there, it will be between a Naga and another Naga but not between a Naga and a non-Naga. Why should PM bothers about it as it is within the purview of law and order problem and not of political. Thus, our disunity has solved the problem of India. Now, the Naga political problem lies with the Nagas. Some more bitter pills about the same are spilled by other writers for us to swallow. Let us say PM Modi is right and we have to learn from this episode of his visit and unite if we value our past. In regard to economic package which DAN was hopeful that PM Modi would wipe the tear dry came to nought. At least PM’s visit should have lest a foot print to remember like his predecessor. But PM Modi came and he saw and left leaving the DAN ministry numb. He was no more than a tourist. Yet, this is a lesson for me and for you to learn. Beginning with Assembly elections to the governance of the affairs of a small State
of Nagaland, we, the Christians have repelled sympathy from God and man. We, the Naga Christians have turned our land into animal kingdom. When I observed the practices of Nagaland elections as a candidate and as supporter of somebody, it is comparable to that of African zoo. The rich and powerful tries to bluff the weak and vice versa. We try to devour each other. There is no sanity and ethic in Naga elections. No sense of fear, shame and taboo. Not to trust a person is disadvantageous and to trust him is disadvantageous too. It requires several pages to talk about Naga elections, so in brief. With that kind of elections how can a blessed Govt be formed. PM Modi heard that Nagaland is rich in corruption and poor in honesty. He came and saw it himself. We are found by him to be unattractive in the sense that he cannot trust us as far as giving money is concerned. PM Modi found that we are suffering from manmade calamity and not due natural calamity. Our calamity is not accidental but wilfully incidental. To rescue Nagaland from financial crisis would be in away encouraging and abetting corruption. So, people of Nagaland, let us continue to enjoy as much as we used to enjoy during elections. We have it. Z Lohe
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goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control. (Bible). What is like the gifts of the Spirit of God ? Who is against them? If the world is ruled by the Spirit of God, the world will be filled with righteousness, peace, joy, love and security. John Buchman, the founder of Moral Rearmement said, “I want to see the world governed by men governed by God.” Having relationship with God alone is the true way of victory. I am not persuading any men and women belonging to any religion to accept Christianity ; it is up to them but I am frankly sharing my knowledge and experiences about the truth out of sincere love for all and I solicit that any men and women feel free to share their knowledge and experiences with fellow human beings all over the world. The law of relationship with God is the HOME COMING LAW for all human beings which is to be accepted by all human beings. Acceptance of the law of relationship with God is to bring all human beings having different concepts and beliefs or no belief to the platform where all human beings together meditate, seek and share with one another in sincere
love for one another who the true God, the Creator and Lord, the Father of all is as brothers and sisters of the same human family. This is the will of the Creator and the best reality for all men and women on the planet earth for peaceful life. So instead of being overwhelmed with the ongoing scenario of violence and terrorism and how to take defensive measure against them, accept the way of victory given by God so that offensive measures may be taken against the forces of evils because God did not create humankind to be defeated by evils but to be victorious over evils by having relationship with Him. Leaders of the people, leaders of organizations and leaders who are in authorities have to take initiative and then to educate the masses all over the world about this. If there are some ones who do not accept this truth, it will be highly appreciated if they elucidate the reasons why it is unacceptable and suggest any alternative way for bringing about peaceful life for all humankind.
Reminiscence of World War II plane crash at Longsa village, Wokha area
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t was on March 7, 1944 at 3:00 pm. Three war jet fighters were flying, coming from eastern side. The three war jet fighters flying side by side, the middle war aeroplane was shot by enemies. The other two aeroplanes tried to rescue the crashed aeroplane, but it was impossible due to horrible fire flame. Then the two aeroplanes left and directly went to Rowrea Airfield, Jorhat (Assam). After two hours, another two aeroplanes came, but hovering in the air only. After assessing the situation, they returned to Rowrea Airfield Jorhat. The crashed Jet fighter fell on the ground in my jhum land, Longsa village, Wokha town area. As soon as the Jet fighter fell down on the ground, automatic machine guns affixed to the war aeroplane jet fighter started self firing at 3:00 pm ceaselessly until next day 10:00am. Nobody visited nearby. Next day on March 8, 1944, after the firing stopped, I myself along with other fellows went to the spot and tried to douse the fire from the crashed aeroplane. We cut earth and threw them on the jet fighter and completely doused the flame. We searched and found one burned human body, who was the pilot of the aeroplane. A part of the body that remained unburned was the private organ. The body of the pilot was buried in my jhum land, 40(forty) feet away from the crashed site. After prolonged time, the grave was exhumed and the skeleton of the pilot was taken by the government. During Second World War in Naga Hills, I was 16 years old studying at class IV (four) at government middle school, Wokha station. But due to Second World War, all schools were shutdown in Naga Hills. Therefore, I was staying in my village Longsa. At that time, commonwealth soldiers, namely American, British, French, Italian, and African entered in our village Longsa. The villagers were frightened, surprised hiccough; nobody spoke a word. Soldiers also did not know Nagamese/ Hindi. There was no alternative language to talk with the soldiers. Therefore, I was compelled to talk vocabulary English, Pidgin English with the commanders, officers, then and there. I was caught and made their scout guide commonwealth troops. During World War II, I rendered tremendous meritorious service. After war ceased, all schools reopened in Naga Hills. Therefore again I continued my studies by the grace of almighty Lord God. I am still surviving, although, 70 years have lapsed since 1944. God has given me reward owing to “Good Samaritan” works done during Second World War. Hallelujah, Praise Lord God.” After 70 years since Second World War, on November 9, 2014, six-member team from Anthropological Survey of United States of America (USA) along with Anthropological Survey of India came to my house at Molonsu, Bloom Field Academy, Wokha town, Nagaland. None of the people who were present those days survive. The team members interrogated me about the story of the jet fighter accident and how I performed duties during havoc, horrible occasion. I gave them detailed explanation “Encyclopaedia A--Z” at my house. Again, they took me to the spot where the Jet fighter crashed. After reaching the spot, they took out scientific instruments and applied them around. It was taken three times. Rikhyo Kikon Lotha (Pensioner) (87) Octogenarian, Social Worker Wokha
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Naga Chef Season Two
Kohima | December 10
With the Grand Success of Naga Chef Season One, Season Two kicked off with the 12 contestants who qualified the screening round, amongst them the top four cooks advanced to the final “Entrepreneurial Chef” Round. They have been vying for the Naga Chef Season Two title at Hornbill Festival Kisama where each contestant had to run an individual stall with innovation in technique and creativity to prepare authentic local cuisines. They have been evaluated from December 1 to
9 based on their Cooking skills, Presentation, Customer Service, Innovation, Cleanliness, Authenticity and Revenue Generation. The winner of Naga Chef Season Two is Sukulung and he walked away with prize money of Rs. 5 lakh.
Naga chef Season Two came to close with the grand finale held at Hornbill Festival, Kisama. The Naga Chef is a first of its kind culinary skills competition in Nagaland. The objective of the competition is to in-
1st : Sukulung 2nd: Gilbert Humtsoe 3rd: Akitoli Zhimomi 4th: Kekohko Richa crease the appreciation of the Nagaland’s unique indigenous cuisines and to provide a platform to entrepreneurial Naga chefs to showcase their delectable range of Naga food to the world. Naga Chef Season Two was organized by the Synergy Group Enterprise and supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland. The pantry partner was The Green Caravan who managed the Naga chef Pantry.
Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): Naga Council Dimapur held its pre-Christmas event at Hotel Saramati here on December 6. It was attended by NCD Councillors, representatives from Tribal Hohos, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, Dimapur Urban Colony Council Chairmen Forum, Student representatives, Senior Citizens Forum, Youth Association of Nagaland, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Church leaders and well-wishers. Tov i s h e Ac hu m i , Asst. Pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Dimapur in his message shared that Christmas should mean
State BJP mourns colleague demise Meanwhile, it appealed to the concerned authorities to strictly enforce traffic rules and regulations, as reckless driving has caused precious lives. “Only bonafide drivers should be permitted to ply on the roads,” the press statement added. BJYM: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Nagaland Unit has conveyed its deepest condolences over the unfortunate demise of Late Arhoni Ngullie, vice president of BJMM Nagaland. A press note from the state secretary, BJYM Nagaland, AK Mishra offered its heartfelt prayers of comfort to her bereaved family and also regretted that it has lost a promising leader whose place will be hard to fill. The BJYM also conveyed its prayers and wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured members of other three BJMM who were also the victims of the fateful accident.
The NCS probationers of 2013 batch underwent a month long intensive physical training with Khriephrezo Rutsa, Director, International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), India Chapter, Nagaland. Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defense technique known for its focus on real-world situations and one fastest growing self defense or hand-to-hand combat system.
Two arrested for illegal tax collection Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The Dimapur Police arrested two persons identified as Abeto Zhimomi (27 yrs) from Khetoi village Aghunato and presently a resident of Padumpukhuri and Kughato Chophy (29 yrs) from Satoi Village and presently residing in Model Colony , Purana Bazar for collection of illegal tax. According to a press note from
Addl. Superintendent of Police/ PRO, Dimapur, a cash amounting to Rs.3200/- was found in the possession of Kughato Chophy and upon investigation the duo “voluntarily” admitted that they had collected the noted amount from the truck plying towards Zion Hospital, Dimapur. A case has been registered in this connection and further investigation is underway.
Public SPace
information on wagon allocation
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or the interest of the general public and Timber Traders in particular the Dimapur Forest Division/Forest Department would like to highlight the system or the procedural process one has to understand in order to avoid controversial arguments in railway wagon allocation. That the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Dated 15.01.1998 has directed the state Government to prepare working schemes and get approved from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Government of India. Felling of timber from approved working scheme and Tree plantation from Non Forest
area are permitted through the guidelines issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) vide letter NO 8-180/ NEC2001 dt 27.09.2001 as per Supreme court dated 12.05.2001. In exercise of powers vested with the SIT guidelines vide Supreme court order dated 12.05.2001, wagons are allotted for transportation of Sawn Timber and molded beats for each quarter, hence the transportation of timber in North east and outside is regulated and controlled by the SIT constituted under the authority vested vide supreme court dated 13.01.2000 in writ petition © No 202/1995.
A farmer has to register his plantation under Nagaland Tree Felling Regulation’2002 with all its particulars at the office of the Divisional Forest Office, and to fell these trees prior permit has to be obtained from the Divisional Forest Office. Forest Royalty has to be deposit for the quantity he desires to fell through Treasury challan, and no money is transected in cash. The timbers have to be converted from a High Power Committee (HPC) cleared mills. Prior to allotment of wagons physical verification of Stock position of timbers from intending timber trader was to be carried out by
field staffs and based on their report wagon allotment is done. Of course physical verification of Stock position of timbers does not guarantee them for allotment. In Dimapur division alone there are 428 registered Tree Farmers, 98 Timber Transporters and 48 Molding Beat Transporters. SIT allocate 20 wagons only, on Teak i.e under Nagaland Tree Felling Regulation’2002, in a quarter, the wagons are to be utilized for transportation of the same category of timber for which the allocation has been made and that no diversion of wagons has to be made to transport other category of timbers.
So in such a situation how would the department accommodate all these genuine timber traders? Again, it is practically impossible on the part of the department to allocate wagons to any organization who are in this trade a sizeable number of wagons at every quarter, so it is obvious that there would be discontentment of an individual or an organization. Therefore, it is the department’s humble request to the Timber Traders to bear with the department so that their grievances shall be looked into on a regulated manner. Y.M. Jami IFS Divisional Forest Officer, Dimapur Division
RTi act 2005: How much did you know
about the most important act in recent times?
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he RTI is a powerful tool, which gives you the chance to transform the way the government and its officials function. By asking for information, you ask for the government to be more transparent and accountable. Since 12th Oct. 2005, this powerful tool is in your hands. An act to provide for setting out the practical regime of RTI Act 2005 for citizen to secure access the information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a central information commission and state information commissions and for matters connected therewith of incidental thereto. Whereas, the constitution of India has established democratic Republic. And, Whereas democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning
and also to contain corruption and to hold govt. and their instrumentalities accountability Whereas revelation of information in actual practice is likely to conflict with other public interest including efficient operations of the Governments, optimum use of limited fiscal resources and the preservation of confidentiality sensitive information. And, whereas it is necessary to harmonise these conflicting interest while preserving the paramount of the democratic ideal. Now , therefore, it is expedient to provide for furnishing certain information to citizen who desire to have it. And therefore, don’t hesitate to file RTI case, because RTI Act is a fundamental right to all the citizens of India. The main objective of RTI Act 2005 is to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every Public Authority and to contain corruption. Don’t sit and
watch but get involved any particular government and use your right to in- institution. formation today. 3. Charges 1. What is RTI The basic charges of As the name suggests, it filing a RTI is Rs 10 for the is Right to Information Act court fee stamp. Additional 2005. This Act was intro- fee differ from state to state. duced in the parliament to The cost of each photocopprovide a practical regime ies A4 size is Rs.2, providing of the right to information CDs, etc. of the requested (one of our fundamental documents will be charged rights). Under this act we accordingly. can question every act of a public authority, central 4. Timely Supply According to the act or state government, etc. any information about the the information should be government deeds in a cer- provided within 30 days tain area can be attained by with the exception of cersimply filling out a form. tain special circumstances. If the information con2. How do we use it? cerns the life or liberty of All you need for filing a person, it should be proan RTI is a Rs. 10 court fee vided within 48 hours. If stamp, an identity proof the information is not pro(pan card/ passport/ration vided within the timeline, card/ driver’s license) and it is then to be given free of of course a typed or writ- charge. ten paper. The main aim of this letter is to keep it short 5. Exclusions and simple. You can ask for While the RTI applies any documents you wish to to most of our states and all verify or investigate, from our union territories, there the profits or costing of are certain data which has government projects to the been excluded for varinuisance records against ous reasons. The RTI act
is not available for Jammu and Kashmir. Central Intelligence and Security agencies specified in the Second Schedule like IB, Directorate General of Income tax(Investigation), RAW, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, Directorate of Enforcement, Narcotics Control Bureau, Aviation Research Centre, Special Frontier Force, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, NSG, Assam Rifles, Special Service Bureau, Special Branch (CID), Andaman and Nicobar, the Crime Branch-CID-CB, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Special Branch, Lakshadweep Police. Agencies specified by the State Governments through a Notification will also be excluded. Also, Students cannot attain their exam answer sheets for personal evaluation under this act. Know your own right. S Lepzung Jamir Social Activist Recipient of:Bharat Excellence Award.
sands of non-Christians in our own backyard are yet to receive Christ and this needed urgent attention.” He also lamented the “corrupt systems and moral degradation,” and said Christ is the only solution. He requested all to celebrate Christmas with Christ within. Meanwhile, Savi Liegise, former NCD president, exhorted that Christ was born during the peaceful era of the Roman Empire which had brought about a stop to warring forces under its rule and administration. “Likewise Nagas are in urgent need for
a conducive atmosphere where peace and development can take shape,” he maintained. He urged leaders to be honest, bold and straightforward amidst hurdles and criticism so Naga Society will be reformed to usher in better days. T. Bangerloba, President NCD, delivered the welcome note. The programme was chaired by LL Buming, Jt. Secretary NCD. Rev. Candid Sareo, pastor, Tangkhul Baptist Church pronounced the invocation prayer. Naga Women Hoho Dimapur presented a Christmas song.
NCSU Advent Christmas Programme KOHima, December 10 (mexN): The Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union (NCSU), Head Office Kohima will be organising its Advent Christmas
Appeals for strict enforcement of traffic rules Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): The BJP Nagaland State Unit today deeply condoled the untimely demise of Late Arhoni Ngullie, a senior vice president of the BJP Mahila Morcha (BJMM) who died in road accident while travelling in a passenger auto rickshaw on December 8 near 7th mile Dimapur. In a condolence message released through its general secretary and spokesman K.James Vizo, the State BJP president, Dr M.Chuba Ao described Late Arhoni as a woman of substance and a dedicated loyalist having great interest in the growth of the party. The party offered its earnest prayers of solaces for her bereaved family members. The Party also offered prayers for speedy recovery of those workers who were seriously injured in the unfortunate accident.
real happiness, joy and generosity, informed a press release from NCD treasurer, Dietho Rhakho. He emphasised that Christmas should not be a mere merrymaking, but should be happiness of accepting salvation through receiving Christ the Lord. Achumi also highlighted the “sorry state” of the youths celebrating Christmas today by “crowding in the stadium and public places, drinking and dancing throughout the night.” Further, commenting that it was well to do mission work in faraway places, he reminded that “thou-
Dimapur
–cum- Felicitation programme on December 12 from 3.30 P.M. at Engineerin-Chief (NPWD) Conference Hall. A press note from NCSU president, Pele
Khezhie and general secretary, John Kath informed all concern officials and members of the NCSU to attend the function without fail.
AR apprehends arm peddlers Dimapur, December 10 (mexN): Based on specific intelligent inputs about the movement of arms by arms peddlers in Auto Rickshaws, the troops of 37 Assam Rifles aegis of Headquarters 6 Sector Assam Rifles launched an operation and intercepted an Auto Rickshaw (Regd No NL 07F 3136) at Chumukidima. During the operation, the troops apprehended two arms peddlers along with one 9 mm Pistol and four 7.62 mm Pistols. The arms peddlers were identified as Kejing Yimchunger
(45) and Arong Sema (17), both residents of Dimapur. The apprehended individuals along with recovered
items were handed over to Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur, informed an AR press note.
Explosive Prophetic Message
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will turn your festivals into funeral service and change your glad songs into cries of grief”. Amos 8:10 Amos the eight Century B.C Prophet emphatically declared specific message to the nation said, “They buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the sweepings with the wheat”. Amos 8:6 He accused false hope and assumptions of the people. They declared that they were fully discharging covenant obligation by performing religious rite, practice of elaborate sacrificial ritual. However this message to the people is a reverse and saying “Yahweh hates your religious rite and your festivals because you trample down the weak and press the poor out of the way”. Amos 8:4 At that time when the court are corrupted and the powerful have their way without restrain, man of wise judgment will kept quite knowing that the raise complaint or plead his case will only lead to trouble for Him. The just is convicted and wrong vindicated. Thus here rich and ruler always get good verdict. Amos portrait the punishment of the oppressed people, when the land will be filled with funeral, wailing, mourning public lamentation which mark customary funeral of rites of Israel. The oppressed will bury by the oppressor in the ground of which they coveted. Till 1960 there was only one truth but today we have 7 truths. Therefore seven governments are ruling in Naga Society. Naga people made the covenant of plebiscite in 1951 with a turn out vote of 99.99%. Thereby this thumb impression decided that they will remain as independent country. The origin of political institution covenant read as follow “Any person who in order to destroy and undermined the integrity and well being of Nagaland and who for this purpose act; a bet or set up organization against or oppose the po-
litical administration, traditional institutions of the Nation or attempt to do so, whether into or without the aid of another community or country shall be deemed to committed treason”. April 27, 1955 Signed by Executive member, NNC Lakhuti;Nagaland
But Naga people Convention break the covenant and brought 16 point agreement thereby all traditional fabric torn apart besides National Plebiscite divided into 6 parts. And in spite of churches and civil societies tried their best to bring together in unity becomes no effect. It is now Naga people paying the cost of breaking the covenant of plebiscite. Nagaland state was the first state of all the North East India but becomes the most backward state. No professional institution. There are only two main communications which was constructed during World War II of which NH-29 and only airport in Dimapur and left as it is. There is not even one feet of extension or development, when whole India progressing with four lane of road. We talks of four lane to connect the capital was 20 years back but nothing happened. All the industries which were set up earlier have failed. Nothing is functioning. To add the misery the only existing Wazeho Cement factory is also about to close. A few days back the Head government publicly asked where has the all the money gone? Money is coming to the state from centre, but there is Rs.1234 Crores deficit, now the government has become bankrupt and begging from centre. The general public is aware how awkwardly Nagaland government is corrupted. 75% budget has been spent salary for one lakh and twenty staff which is abnormally high. Where neighboring states have not more than 65 thousands .But most of the offices are empty almost every day and public have to waste their time for attending the offices. Somehow VDB fund was
doing some development activities in the villages but now their funds dry up from the government offices. But sadly, no complaints from the public quarter. But it is not the end there will be judgment one day. On that day the judgment will ask all accumulated sins committed by them. Naga patriot who paid their price of freedom was auctioned. Amos warned to the people of Israel that God of Israelite said, “I hate your festivals. I cannot stand stop on your noisy songs; I will not accept your animals offering”. Similarly Naga people will stand before the Lord one day. Nagaland was never a land of festivals and cannot be a land of festivals. Our forefathers worship Supreme God with deep sense of any festivals with the presence of God and not merry making. Above all, We do not worship idols. All the sensible Nagas feel ashamed of our National character. To whom shall we blame with all these national doomed. National workers crossing the floor defection one group to another is not national salvation but destroying National plebiscite. Naga political issue became factions issue paying tax to different groups is a punishment for breaking Naga National covenant. In the last election Naga people shouted the slogan for free and fair election became a mockery. Naga people of all churches prayed for free and fair elections but God did not accept the prayer. It was ever worst for the last 50 years elections, where has gone Rs. 5000 crores of rupees. Where have all these money gone? Naga people sell and purchase vote. We became beggars instead of bringing prosperity. The crimes have been committed, the verdict giving and sentence passed. The only option is left and that is; we the Naga people have to say “Sorry” and unitedly say forgive us. We shall stand together as a nation until Naga Political Issue is settled; we shall say no more elections. Plebiscite is our National birthright.
The Morung Express is introducing “Public Space” as part of our intention to provide deliberate space for the opinions of the people to be expressed and heard through this newspaper. Nonetheless, The Morung Express points out that the opinions expressed in the contents published in the “Public Space” do not reflect the views and position of the newspaper or the editor.
Rev. Dr. VK Nuh
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The Power of Truth
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Media and the Corrupt
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he Nagaland Governor’s call for the media to fight and expose “rampant corruption” underlines the seriousness of the situation, and the urgent need for people to come together to not just fight it, but eradicate it. Indeed to fight corruption begins with reflections such as “Nagaland is rich, but Nagas are poor,” so why is this? What has caused this phenomenon? There is no question that the media has a “greater responsibility” to “focus on the development of society,” and to cover the ground reality without fear or favour. While doing so, it is also important to understand the origins, evolution, challenges and opportunities of Nagaland media. In other words, place everything in context so that a praxis for the media in their fight against corruption generates from within the existential realities. Like most other social enterprises in the Naga context, the Nagaland print media too has its own share of social, cultural, economic and political battles. And, it is in spite of these encounters that the print media needs to remain objectively relevant, as well as visionary, proactive and self-reliant. Hence, in order for the media to be effective and efficient within this context of corruption, the media needs to be strengthened so that the news can be reported objectively and truth be spoken to ‘the powers that be.’ This is especially true in the Naga context within which multiple “power centers” exist, and the governance structure does not seem to be accountable to the rule of law. Generally, because Naga people coexist uneasily with corruption, a majority have the perception of who contributes to this condition. All too often the media is expected to report based on these common perceptions, yet in legal terms, the news has to be evidence based and not generated by rumors, assumptions or opinions. Exposing corruption through the media often runs into legal waters. The legal parameters of the media require for the news to be based on evidence from reliable sources. However, in a society where paper documentation is not in vogue, the act of exposing “systemic corruption” becomes extremely challenging, as does protecting its sources. This scenario is compounded by the fact that Nagaland state continues to have a judiciary that is weak and not fully independent. Experiences in different parts of the world have shown that a strong, proactive and vibrant media has been present in situations where the justice system is not just independent, but sensitive, prudent, resilient and dynamic, in addition to having clarity. These characteristics need to be taken into consideration and simultaneously addressed so that Nagaland print media can be strengthened. Most of all, the media requires the understanding and support of democratic voices and democratic institutions. When a society does not hold the media in high regard, a volatile situation may emerge where various stake-holders including ministers, politicians and bureaucrats will be continually rushing to the courts to file defamation suits against the media. A dynamic, vibrant, responsible and responsive media is essential, particularly in Nagaland state. Naga society needs it in order to progress and evolve as a democratic entity. The recent protest of the Nagaland print media against the Nagaland state government’s non-payment of pending bills and non-implementation of advertisement policy has far-reaching implications. It is part of their evolving process to claim their respect and recognition in an equal space as the fourth estate. In doing so, the Nagaland print media has re-vitalized its stand in the fight against the corrupt.
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Reflections And Dreams
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here is a lot in human nature to complain. In school we read a poem '' The Plaint Of The Camel'', But that was an imaginary '' complaint'' it was facetious as well. In some way I think the alter ego of humans are animals. Humans write stories about them, compose poetry right from Enid Blyton's mythic rabbits and animals, to the Orwellian myth of animals viewing men and women not only warily but with insouciance and a kind of contemptuous nonchalance. Then there are the rollicking ' animal ' stories of Gerard Durell. Again we have in the novels of William Golding a mythic vision of man, the thralldom he has created for himself, the warring in him between flesh and body - in fact the shearing away of ' innocence '. And, what is its polarity, experience of course in the terms of William Blake. Aldous Huxley once said caustically that if William Wordsworth lived in the Tropics, he would not have established his credo of Pantheism in a scale of euphoria. But cynics will always say something, the need to create a world which is fabulous as opposed to the ' real ' is an upsurge of creativity and radical thinking. The dream world and the real world become as tenuous as can be, the blurring insignificance of what is and what can be! Who cares? The creative impulse is motivated by a kind of subversion and even iconoclasm. Carl Jung's '' Memories, Dreams And Reflections'' is a brilliant exposition on the myth of dreams, but to him it was real, so real that he began to interpret every single dream of hisfrom dark nebulous to that of light, a fugitive resplendence. Is the the lit darkness which William Golding spoke of with coherence, the kind of coherence which made to see life not in wholes, but in complex shades of light and darkness. Yet what is creativity? Jung was not writing fiction or poetry, but in trying to grapple with his undying dreams, he was trying to make the fleeting and the evanescence= permanent. Temporally and spatially creative artists transcend a blurring world of black and white. Freud's interpretation of the child as artist with an inherent wish fulfillment gave to psychology a new dawn of truth. Where does the the line end and begin- for example when a child becomes an adult what happens to the child-likeness and when the superannuated faces death is there a regressive childhood? Against this creative writing, painting, performing, the thespian's world, philosophy we still dream of a superman. Nietzche did it, but I am not sure he was very confident as he was enslaved into abject decrepitude. So the moral is: give free fictive imagination to your dreams. They will sustain you one day, and the day after, and the day after...Human civilization draws all its sustenance from them. And the Hegelian forces of antithesis will find themselves in the eternity of conflagration. Remember Hitler? The dreams of a megalomaniac and the dreams of the ordinary, aspiring to transform dreams into the extraordinary are substantively and qualitatively different. Some dreamers are myth makers, some are writers, some painters and some are social workers, troubled by a torn humanity. Dreamers question, the megalomaniac thinks he has all the answers, then he demolishes what he thinks are untruths. The other builds edifices, the megalomaniac destroys them. Often the word power is wrongly understood. Mother Teresa possessed indomitable power, the fount of which was inspired love. The power used by people who matter, is a power used to destroy not create. The sub continent should be euphoric that two dreamers were awarded the Nobel Prize for transforming dreams into veritable reality. Freud's essay on the artist, the child and the day dreamer makes valid generalizations on the day dreamer and the incipient artist. All social changers are dreamers, but the the rabid iconoclast is the destructive force. Dreams are born out of ruminations and are inherently prescient.
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C O M M E N T A R Y
Walden Bello Foreign Policy in Focus
How Liberal Democracy Promotes Inequality
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he evidence from Thomas Piketty, the United Nations, and other sources is quite conclusive: Rates of global inequality are simply unprecedented. And neoliberalism is to blame. In his celebrated book Capital in the 21st Century, Piketty marshals a massive amount of data to show that rising inequality has been the norm since capitalist growth took off in the 18th century. Now, he says, things are likely to become even worse. The dynamics of contemporary capital accumulation, he warns, “can lead to excessive and lasting concentration of capital: no matter how justified inequalities of wealth may be initially, fortunes can grow and perpetuate themselves beyond all reasonable limits and beyond any possible rational justification in terms of social utility.” The only period when there was a reversal of this flow, Piketty writes, occurred in the middle decades of the 20th century, when what he calls “exogenous shocks” — such as wars and the social revolutions they triggered — forced capitalist elites to make economic concessions. These social compromises were largely mediated by Keynesian or social democratic political regimes. By the last quarter of the 20th century, however, inequality resumed its onward march under democratic regimes implementing neoliberal policies. As a member of the Philippine parliament and a longtime pro-democracy activist, I find Piketty’s remarks unsettling. One of the things he seems to be saying, at least implicitly, is that democratic regimes — whose rise in the Global South paralleled the rise of neoliberalism in the North — don’t really work when it comes to containing economic inequality. They of course enshrine formal political equality and institutionalize majority rule. But they are ineffective at bringing about greater economic equality. My generation came of age — from the 1970s to the 1990s — fighting to oust dictatorships and bring about democracy in the Third World. One of our potent arguments against authoritarianism was that it promoted concentration of income in dictatorial cliques allied with transnational capital. We said that democracy would reverse this process of impoverishment and inequality. From Chile to Brazil to South Korea to the Philippines, fighting against dictatorship was a fight for both democratic choice and greater equality. Yet the evidence now seems clear that we were wrong. What Samuel Huntington called the “Third Wave” of democracy in the Global South went hand-in-hand with the spread of global economic policies that hobbled the fight for greater economic equality from the outset. So what does this mean? The Philippine Case In the 28 years since we overthrew the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, I’ve been an active participant in the struggle for land reform in the Philippines — both as an activist and a legislator. It’s taught me a lot about how democratic institutions can be used to promote deeply undemocratic interests. Things at first appeared to be headed in the right direction. With the ouster of Marcos in 1986, not only was a constitutional democracy set up, but a sweeping land reform law — the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, or CARP — was passed to give millions of peasants a title to their land. Redistribution would be accomplished peacefully under democratic governance, in contrast to the coercive programs in China, Vietnam, and Cuba. Over the next few years, however, competitive elections were reduced to a mechanism whereby members of the elite fought one another for the privilege of ruling while consolidating their control of the political system as a class. Indeed, the vast majority of those elected to Congress came from either landlord or big capitalist families. One of the victims of this congealing of landed class power was CARP. With a combination of coercion, legal obstructionism, and the conversion of land from agricultural to commercial and industrial purposes, the agrarian reform process stalled. Ultimately, less than half of the original 10 million hectares designated for redistribution was actually disbursed to peasants by 2008 — some 20 years after the beginning of the program. Indeed, with little support in terms of social services, many peasants ended up reselling their lands back to the landlords, while other beneficiaries lost their recently acquired lands to aggressive legal action.
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was in Bhopal, India 10 years after the 1984 disaster in which a now infamous Union Carbide pesticide plant released 27 tons of a toxic chemical into a crowded sleeping city, killing 8,000 people immediately and over 20,000 to date. It's hard to believe that Wednesday was the 30th anniversary of that disaster. In spite of so much technological advancement in the three decades since Bhopal, here in the U.S. we haven't sufficiently heeded the warning that that disaster still clearly signals. I have visited Bhopal several times since 1984 and listened to local peoples' stories of how that horrific night unfolded. At first some thought the pain in their eyes was due to neighbors burning chilies. Thousands panicked and began running. People were trampled, children lost, huge numbers injured and killed. The world's deadliest industrial accident has become known in India as the Hiroshima of the chemical industry. Today the abandoned Union Carbide factory still sits there, leaking hazardous chemicals and waste left behind in the aftermath of the disaster, poisoning the next generation of Bhopalis with lead, mercury, chloroform and other toxic chemicals in their soil and drinking water. In 2001 Dow Chemical purchased Union Carbide and has consistently refused to accept any responsibility for Union Carbide's criminal or civil liabilities. This week, as on every anniversary of the tragedy, its survivors held candle light vigils, marched and renewed their demands for full compensation, health
Western-style democracies — not the dictatorships they replaced — have allowed deeply undemocratic economic systems to flourish. So what's to be done? It was at this juncture that I and several other parliamentarians got together to sponsor the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms Law, or CARPER. It was a hell of a time we had getting this passed, but we did it in August 2009. What made the difference were peasant strikes and marches — including a 1,700-kilometer march from the southern island of Mindanao to the presidential palace in Manila — and efforts by activists to disrupt congressional sessions. CARPER plugged many of the loopholes of the original CARP, allocating some $3.3 billion to support land redistribution, subsidies for seed and fertilizer, and agricultural extension services. Most importantly, CARPER mandated that the distribution of all remaining land had to be completed by June 30, 2014. My party — Akbayan, or the Citizens’ Action Party — joined the Philippine government as a coalition partner after the elections of May 2010, partly because we felt that President Benigno Aquino III would put an emphasis on completing agrarian reform. Yet despite our monitoring and constant pushing, the process of land acquisition and distribution proceeded at a snail’s pace. Thanks to landlord resistance, bureaucratic inertia, and nonchalance on the part of the president, over 550,000 hectares of land — including much of the best private land in the country — remained undistributed after June 30. I tried one last time a few weeks ago to salvage CARPER by having the president — a scion of one of the wealthiest landed clans in the country — dismiss his timid secretary of agrarian reform. He refused. Even as the landed elite was relying on the mechanisms of liberal democracy to subvert agrarian reform — including by exploiting loopholes in legislation and waging court battles — foreign powers like the United States, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank were seeking to fashion our economy along neoliberal lines. They succeeded. Ultimately it was not a dictatorship but a democratically elected Congress that passed the automatic appropriations law that allowed foreign creditors to have the first cut of the Philippine budget. It was not a dictatorship but a democratically elected government that brought down Philippine tariffs to less than 5 percent, thus wiping out most of our manufacturing capacity. It was not a dictatorship but a democratically elected leadership that brought us into the World Trade Organization, opening our agricultural market to the unrestrained entry of foreign commodities and leading to an erosion of our food security. Today, even as the elites battle it out in the Philippines’ thriving electoral politics, the rate of poverty — at nearly 28 percent — remains unchanged from the early 1990s. True, the economy has grown. But all studies show that the rate of inequality in the Philippines remains among the highest in Asia, underlining the fact that the fruits of growth continue to be appropriated by the top stratum of the population. Liberal Democracy and Neoliberalism Ironically, the liberal democracy we fought for to free ourselves from dictatorship became the system for our subjugation to local elites and foreign powers. Shortly after our democratic transition, it became clear that multilateral agencies wanted our fledgling regime to use its democratic legitimacy to impose the structural adjustment programs that the dictatorship had failed to ram through. The experience of the Philippines is very much like that of other developing countries over the last 30 years. In Argentina, for instance, the international financial institutions pressured the new government of Raul Alfonsin to abandon its neo-Keynesian policies, implement tax reforms, liberalize trade, and privatize public enterprises. When the regime quailed, the World Bank asserted that the government had faltered in implementing “reform” and suspended dis-
bursements on a structural adjustment loan. In Peru, the post-dictatorship government of Alberto Fujimori was elected on a populist, anti-IMF platform, but quickly reversed itself in power to impose neoliberal “shock” programs that included steep price increases in the rates charged by state enterprises as well as radical trade liberalization. Where democracy had not fallen to dictatorship, it fell to the IMF. In Jamaica, the progressive government of Michael Manley suffered a devastating loss of legitimacy when it caved in to pressure to impose an IMF stabilization program blessed by Washington. The program eroded quickly living standards. Even more than dictatorships, Western-style democracies are, we are forced to conclude, the natural system of governance of neoliberal capitalism, for they promote rather than restrain the savage forces of capital accumulation that lead to ever greater levels of inequality and poverty. In fact, liberal democratic systems are ideal for the economic elites, for they are programmed with periodic electoral exercises that promote the illusion of equality, thus granting the system an aura of legitimacy. The old Marxist term “bourgeois democracy” is still the best description for this kind of democratic regime. Towards a New Democracy To reverse the process requires not just an alternative economic program based on justice, equity, and ecological stability, but a new democratic system to replace the liberal democratic regime that has become so vulnerable to elite and foreign capture. What might be some of the features of this new democracy? First of all, representative institutions must be balanced by the formation of institutions of direct democracy. Second, civil society must organize itself politically to act as a counterpoint and check to the dominant state institutions. Third, citizens must keep in readiness a parliament of the streets, or “people power,” that can be brought at critical points to bear on the decisionmaking process: a system, if you will, of parallel power. People power must be institutionalized for periodic intervention, not abandoned once the insurrection has banished the old regime. Fourth, citizen socialization must move away from the idealization of liberal democratic forms and towards bringing people to participate in the formulation of new, more participatory democratic arrangements. Likewise, equality — in the radical French Revolution sense of the term, not simply the bourgeois notion of “equality of opportunity” — must be brought back to center stage. Finally, unlike in liberal democracy — when most people participate in decision-making only during elections — political participation must become a constant activity, with people evolving into active citizens instead of passive political actors. Triggers of Change The question is, how do we bring such fundamental reforms about at a time when organized elites and disorganized, quiescent citizenries appear to be the norm in both the North and the South? Noting that “the long term dynamics of the wealth distribution are potentially terrifying,” Piketty asks whether the only solution might lie in violent reactions or radical shocks, like the wars and revolutions of the first half of the 20th century. Perhaps we are now in for some of those radical shocks. Perhaps current developments in Iraq and Syria are not marginal events but explosions that will sooner or later also occur in other regions, including the North. When the political explosions occasioned by inequality and the search for identity are combined with what many foresee as the turbulent social consequences of the climate apocalypse, then perhaps we are not too far away from catastrophic change after all. Will democracies survive and manage these exogenous shocks as they did in the mid-20th century? Or will they be overcome by internal and external pressures, leaving future historians — as philosopher Richard Rorty puts it — to wonder why the golden age of democracy lasted only about 200 years?
Bhopal 30 Years On: Lessons From a Toxic Tragedy Annie leonard care, clean water and justice. The survivors aren't just asking for environmental justice for their community but for every community. Their slogan -- No More Bhopals -- means no more Bhopals anywhere. When Bhopal survivors Rashida Bee and Champa Shukla visited the U.S. in 2004 to receive the prestigious Goldman Prize for their activism, they took time out to join members of Congress in calling for new federal rules to require chemical plants to switch to safer available alternatives to prevent disasters. The U.S. also has dangerous chemical plants; some that could inflict as many casualties as in Bhopal. According to U.S. chemical facility reports to the EPA there are approximately 470 chemical facilities in the U.S. that each put 100,000 or more people at risk of a disaster. Together these plants threaten more than 100 million Americans who work in or live near these facilities. Among the most common hazards in the U.S. is chlorine gas produced at plants like the Kuehne Chemical facility in South Kearny, N.J. across
the river from Manhattan. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory estimated that one rail car of chlorine gas could result in 100,000 casualties in 30 minutes. The American public first learned of these dangers in 2001 due to a provision in the 1990 Clean Air Act known as the Bhopal Amendment. It provided first responders, plant workers and people living downwind from these plants with basic information about the magnitude of these inherent hazards. But a key portion of the Bhopal Amendment that allows the EPA to require chemical plants to switch to safer chemicals or processes was never activated. In 2002, following the 9/11 attacks, the EPA proposed using this authority but was overruled by the Bush White House. Despite the fact that safer chemicals and processes are widely available and have eliminated the possibility of catastrophic hazards at many chemical plants, we still have hundreds more facilities that put millions of people at risk. A survey by the Center for American Progress of facilities that switched to safer processes found that 87 percent reported the cost of con-
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Walden Bello is a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
version at $1 million or less. It pains me to think that the April 2013 fertilizer explosion in West Texas that killed 15 people and destroyed blocks of residential homes, schools and a nursing home, could have been avoided had the company been required to use a safer formulation of that fertilizer. President Obama's response to the explosion was to issue an executive order directing federal agencies to propose ways to modernize safety regulations for chemical facilities. Yet despite the President's order, the EPA's has only proposed series of voluntary measures, a decision on enforceable regulations has been put off until 2016. Meanwhile, accidents continue to happen including a November 15th gas leak that killed four workers at Dupont's Laporte, Texas plant. President Obama has been a champion of genuine prevention requirements, saying in the Senate that requiring the use of safer alternatives, "reduces the danger that chemical plants pose to our communities and makes them less appealing targets for terrorists." Yet the slow pace of the EPA's progress is putting true disaster prevention in jeopardy. Nothing can bring back the lives lost in Bhopal or West, Texas but we can and must do everything possible to prevent these tragedies from happening again. President Obama can do that by directing the EPA to act now before his administration runs out of time to act. Annie Leonard is the executive director of Greenpeace USA, founder of the Story of Stuff Project, and has spent more than twenty years investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues.
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ear 2014 is marked with many events, the good, the bad and the ugly. However, the human tendency is to sift and laud only the good. Countries and societies of the world keep boasting about the ways with which they achieved progress, growth, and prosperity. The leaders of the world point to the future embedded with all sorts of prospects terming as ‘golden period’ by assuring the people of good times ahead. The irony is, despite our claims as being rational and civilized, the landscape of our planet posit the presence and practice of racism, casteism and classism. These three categories glaringly loom in the “civilized world” of the 21st Century. These humandevised obnoxious systems continue to regulate and regiment the people within and between nations as inferiors, untouchables, sub-humans and good for nothing. The visible manifestations of race divides, caste hierarchy and class connotations across the world are indeed antithetical to our claims as “rational people” and “civilized society”. The following paragraphs amply testify what has been said. In August 2014, a police officer, Darren Wilson, pumped 12 bullets into an unarmed black teenager, Mike Brown, in a locale called Ferguson, a suburb in St. Louis County in Missouri, USA. 100 days later, a grand jury has given the verdict acquitting the police officer. The verdict has infuriated protests across America. In the entire demonstrations one core message that caught the attention of many across the globe is: “Fists Up, the Cops still Shoot”. Why are the African-Americans, so angry and outraged? The majority of the Afro-Americans considered and thus observed that the verdicts of the judiciary are unlikely to be fair in cases of black men and women who get killed by the police. A series of incidences reveal the naked truth of the American society which is premised on racism. On July 17 this year, Eric Garner, a 43-year-old black father of six died after a New York police officer locked him in an illegal chokehold. A grand jury is yet to indict the police officers responsible for his death. A few weeks ago, 28-year old Akai Gurley was shot dead in Brooklyn as he descended the darkened stairwell of a housing block. He was also unarmed like Mike Brown, Eric Garner and Akai Gurley. In another cruel incident where a 12-year old boy, Tamir Rice, holding a toy gun was shot dead by the police outside a recreation centre in Cleveland on November 24, 2014. Zeroing down to India caste does matter a lot as it has pervaded into all facets of Indian’s psyche and in existential reality. Caste thus plays a pivotal role in the Indian society. The attitude towards caste is peculiarly schizophrenic one. As Louis Dumont in his seminal work Homo Hierarchus rightly pointed out that “Purity”--- “Pollution” is the principal feature of India’s caste system, where the higher you go, the “cleaner”
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Racism, Casteism & Classism Looms: Rage From The Margins or “purer” you become. The lower you are in the caste hierarchy the “dirtier” or more “impure” you are. A few examples could perhaps strengthen the crux of the problem. In the month of October, 2014, 8-year old Santosh discovered when he went to Rudreshwara Swami Temple on Bazaar road in the city of Bangaluru. At the sight of the boy the angry priest bashed the little boy’s head repeatedly against a pillar in the temple causing him to bleed. The priest suspected that the boy was a thief. Bhaskar Prasad, a Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (DSS) leader however says that the boy was targeted because his parents were cobblers by profession and belonged to the scheduled caste (SC). The question that arises: Why would an 8-yearold boy go to a temple on a Sunday morning if he was not for prasadam? He was a poor boy and hungry.” As usual, Nelamangala town police station refused to register a complaint. Santhosh’s father Sakabettaiah’s thumb impression was taken on a blank piece of paper. Police denied they had even entertained such a complaint. In line to the first one, Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah did his early schooling in Higher Primary School in Kupergala village, 35 km from Mysuru where an incident took place in the month of November, 2014. A little girl studying in the same school refused to eat while other children had their mid-day meal on one of the afternoons since her best friend had not come to school that day. The girl belongs to Scheduled Caste and her friend, a Vokkaliga, belonging to a dominant caste. For about two months the Vokkaligas from the villages have not been sending their children to school because one of the three cooks preparing the mid-day meal is a Dalit. On one of the days 68 out of the school’s 150 students were absent. Even the School Development Management Committee (SDMC) Chairma, Puttaswamy Gowda, from a dominant caste stopped sending his son to the school. Dalits and Advasis are the most vulnerable and neglected sections of India who make up a significant per cent. From these sections quite a sizable number of people are languishing as prisoners in the Indian jails. Dalits make up 22 percent of prisoners where they account for 17 per cent of India’s population. In most cases Dalits are targeted with false cases and thus face all forms of harassments and intimidation. Increasingly the Tribals from the Northeast are targeted in the big cities such as New Delhi and Bangaluru because they look different and their profiles do not conform to the speci-
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am among the millions who have experienced the shock, grief, and fury of losing someone to racial violence. When I was 15, two close friends were killed in the Birmingham Sunday School bombing carried out by white supremacists trying to terrorize the rising civil rights movement. Only six years later, my husband was shot and nearly killed by police who broke into our home, all because of our activism at the time, especially in support of the Black Panthers. As a civil rights trial lawyer, I’ve spent much of my professional life protecting people from racial discrimination. In my early twenties, I devoted myself to organizing an international movement to defend my sister, Angela Davis, from politically motivated capital murder charges aimed at silencing her calls for racial and social justice. Early childhood experiences in the South set me on a quest for social transformation, and I’ve been a community organizer ever since, from the civil rights to the black power, women’s, anti-racial violence, peace, anti-apartheid, anti-imperialist, economic justice, political prisoner movements, and others. After more than three decades of all the fighting, I started to feel out of balance and intuitively knew I needed more healing energies in my life. I ended up enrolling in a Ph.D. program in Indigenous Studies that allowed me to study with African healers. Today, my focus is on restorative justice, which I believe offers a way for us to collectively face this epidemic, expose its deep historical roots, and stop it. The killings of Michael Brown in Ferguson and Eric Garner in New York have sparked a national outcry to end the epidemic killings of black men. Many note that even if indictments had been handed down, that wouldn’t have been enough to stop the carnage. The problem goes far beyond the actions of any police officer or department. The problem is hundreds of years old, and it is one we must take on as a nation. Truth and reconciliation processes offer the greatest hope. Truth and reconciliation in Ferguson and beyond A Ferguson Truth and Reconciliation process based on restorative justice (RJ) principles could not only stop the epidemic but also allow us as a nation to take a first “step on the road to reconciliation,” to borrow a phrase from the South African experience. A restorative justice model means that youth, families, and communities directly affected by the killings—along with allies—would partner with the federal government to establish a commission. Imagine a commission that serves as a facilitator, community organizer, or Council of Elders to catalyze, guide, and support participatory, inclusive, and community-based processes. We know from experience that a quasi-legal body of high-level experts who hold hearings, examine the evidence, and prepare findings and recommendations telling us as a nation what we need to do won’t work. We’ve had plenty of those. To move toward a reconciled America, we have to do the work ourselves. Reconciliation is an ongoing and collective process. We must roll up our sleeves and do the messy, challenging, but hopeful work of creating transformed relationships and structures leading us into new futures. Someone like Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who headed up South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, might come
dr. John Mohan razu Professor Of Social ethics, cTc, mokokchung fications of “Indians”. They are subjected to verbal and physical attacks. Systematically they are ridiculed, abused and thus undergo psycho-somatic tortures with clear warnings that they should quit and get back to their domiciles. Increasingly we see within and between a few families comprising of a tiny segment control almost all the production, distribution and consumption. They do control the economies of the nations and eventually world. They thus belong to a class determined by their colossal assets and wealth. By virtue of their economic power they enjoy status, privilege and prestige. The superrich and the middle-rung classes belong to a cosy club. Classism is depicted in vulgar display of money manifested in their life style especially the ways they live, travel, marriages so on and so forth. These are the people who create the gap between the rich and the poor. Inequality is widening within and between countries leading to classism. For instance, US Federal Reserve Chief Janet Yellen was very much concerned over the widening gap between the rich and poor in the United States. Ms. Yellen said “Income and wealth inequality are near their highest levels in the past hundred years” and have widened during the economic recovery”. While lamenting on the widening gap, she cautioned that “In think it is appropriate to ask whether this trend is compatible with values rooted in our nation’s history, among them the high value Americans have traditionally placed on equality of opportunity.” India and the others countries are no exception. The richest 85 people on the planet owned as much wealth as the poorest half of humanity. Interestingly Warren Buffet, the world’s fourth wealthiest man openly admitted in a TV interview in 2011 that “”There has been class warfare going on for the last 20 years and my class has won”. Our world is either gripped by all these three viz. racism, casteism and classism or combination of the two categories. In the United States and in parts of Western Europe racism and classism exists; in India casteism, racism and classism covertly and overtly operate; in other parts of the world either racism or classism or casteism or combination of two is at work. While responding to the killings of the Afro-Americans writer Latoya Peterson pours out his feelings: “Do I have to tell my son to accept
being treated as less than human to preserve his life?” “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in rage almost all the time,” wrote the celebrated writer James Baldwin over half-a-century ago. It is not much different today, says McFadden: “Fifty-three years later, the sustained rage restarts every28 hours because every 28 hours an African American is killed by law enforcement, or a security guard, or a ‘vigilante’ claiming self-defence’ – or all three at once”. “It could have been me, 35 years ago”, President Barack Obama told his countrymen when in July 2013, a neighbourhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman was acquitted of the charge of killing a black Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin, a year earlier. He urged Americans to understand the pain blacks undergo over the acquittals. Recalling his own experience of racism and racial profiling, he said, “There are very few African-American men in this country who haven’t had the experience of being followed when they were shopping in a department store. That includes me.” Columnist Gary Younge wrote: “For far longer than it has been a ‘nation of laws’, the United States has been a nation of injustice. And in the absence of basic justice such laws can amount to little more than codified tyranny American society is built on race, while the Indian society is marinated with caste. Every 30 minutes a Dalit woman is raped. It is a regular feature and has become a common phenomenon that Dalits either lynched or ridiculed or killed or their houses destroyed or ransacked. It is now abundantly clear that the visual and print media bring out the ways and means that racist profiling and overtones employed against the North-easterners. Further, racism is subtly practiced against those who are on a darker complexion and classism is directed against those who are economically poor. Even now in the 21st century the Dalits’ terrains are called and designated as “colonies” or “cherries, while those belonging to “upper-castes” termed as “Ooru” or “village”. In the United States usage of the terms “white areas” and “black areas” are common. All sorts of negative or derogatory attributes are being made against the Dalits and the Afro-Americans. Those Dalits who are languishing in the jails as under trials have been falsely implicated because of the fact that police force especially middle and top ranks are dominated by the so-called “high castes”. These are the people who live in abject poverty, hunger and squalid con-
Truth and Reconciliation Fania davis
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The decision not to indict Eric Garner's killer is just the latest story in a long history of violence against black men. What response can disrupt patterns set by centuries of racism? first steps on this journey. And the impact wouldn’t be for Ferguson alone. Unfolding in hubs across the nation, a Truth and Reconciliation process could create safe public spaces for youth, families, neighbors, witnesses, and other survivors to share their stories. Though this will happen in hubs, the truths learned and the knowledge gained would be broadly shared. Importantly, the process would also create skillfully facilitated dialogue where responsible parties engage in public truth-telling and take responsibility for wrongdoing. Getting to the roots Today, teenagers of color are coming of age in a culture that criminalizes and demonizes them, and all too often takes their lives. I work with youth in Oakland, where it’s gutwrenching to see the trauma and devastation up close. Black youth in the U.S. are fatally shot by police at 21 times the rate of white youth. Children of color are pushed through pipelines to prison instead of being put on pathways to opportunity. Some make it through this soul-crushing gauntlet against all odds. But too many do not. Defining how long- and far-reaching a process like this would be is difficult because, sadly, the killing of Mike Brown is only one instance in a long and cyclical history of countless unhealed racial traumas that reaches all the way back to the birth of this nation. Changing form but not essence over four centuries, this history has morphed from slavery to the Black Codes, peonage and lynching, from Jim Crow to convict leasing, to mass incarceration and deadly police practices. Bearing in mind its expansive historical context, the Truth and Reconciliation process would set us on a collective search for shared truths about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of extrajudicial killings of black youth, say, for the last two decades. Through the process, those truths will be told, understood, and made known far and wide. Its task would also include facing and beginning to heal the massive historical harms that threaten us all as a nation but take the lives of black and brown children especially. We would utilize the latest insights and methodologies from the field of trauma healing. This is urgent. Continued failure to deal with our country’s race-based historical traumas dooms us to perpetually re-enact them. Though national in scope, the inquiry would zero in on the city of Ferguson and several other key cities across the country that have been the site of extrajudi-
best left to a collaborative, inclusive, and communitybased planning process. The process will create public spaces where we face together the epidemic of killings and its root causes, identify the needs and responsibilities of those affected, and also figure out what to do as a nation to heal harms and restore relationships and institutions to forge a new future. Truth and reconciliation works There are precedents for this approach: Some 40 Truth and Reconciliation Commissions have been launched worldwide to transform historical and mass social harms such as those we are facing. Their experiences could help light a way forward. The best-known example is the 1994 South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was charged with exposing and remedying apartheid’s human rights abuses. Under the guidance of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission elevated apartheid victims’ voices, allowing the nation to hear their stories. Perpetrators had a means to engage in public truth-telling about and take responsibility for the atrocities they committed. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitated encounters between harmed and responsible parties, decided amnesty petitions, and ordered reparations, and it recommended official apologies, memorials, and institutional reform to prevent recurrence. With near-constant live coverage by national television networks, the attention of the nation was riveted on the process. Although South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission was far from perfect, it is internationally hailed for exposing apartheid’s atrocities and evoking a spirit of reconciliation that helped the country transcend decades of racial hatred and violence. There are North American examples as well, including the 2004 Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission in North Carolina, the first in the United States. This effort focused on the “Greensboro massacre” of anti-racist activists by the Ku Klux Klan in 1979. In 2012, Maine’s governor and indigenous tribal chiefs established a truth commission to address the harms resulting from the forced assimilation of Native children by Maine’s child welfare system. It is still in operation. And Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, also still functioning, addresses legacies of Indian residential schools that forcibly removed Aboriginal children from their homes, punished them for honoring their language and traditions, and subjected them
ditions. America may boast of the abolition of slavery, but the legacy continues in other forms. American society functions on racism and the Indian society is regulated by caste system. So, we find great distrust among the Afro-Americans, the Dalits, the Tribals and the subalterns. Americans may argue that racism has ended as they point out to Barrack Obama who became the President of the United States. But the irony is: If he takes up a position on any issues then the whites charge him: “He is the black President and so he speaks for the blacks; if he reserves his comments, then the blacks retort: “He seldom speaks for the blacks” or “betrayed the community”. Barrack Obama is sandwiched and caught in-between. After the Ferguson incident, it is unlikely to see another AfricanAmerican becoming the President of the United States in the years to come. People in the developed and developing world rationalise gradation of classes and reify classbased order. They do argue that class-based order is inevitable. Class is not just based on income, it adds to other paraphernalia such as education, accessibility and quality of life. The caste system is not just about organising society. It is an internalised system of ideas. “Purity” and “pollution” are not just principle of hygiene or the opposite, but determinants of social status. Will a Brahmin ever become a cobbler? We live in the 21st century and call ourselves as “rational” and “civilized”. It is a sheer anathema to our claims. Nevertheless, those who dreamt for a world without race, caste and class divides relentlessly struggled and gave their life. Are the dreams of the visionaries such as Iyothee Doss Pandithar, B.R. Ambedkar, Martin Luther King, Jr, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Karl Marx, Antonio Gramsci and others who struggled for an inclusive world are alive in our times? The rage from the margins cannot and shall not be contained for long. The nation states with its brute force quell the uprisings, but how long. History reminds that the peoples’ power, their resolve and resilience triumphs. People are the subjects of history. They are the means and ends. The racists, casteists and classists in order to protect and further their interests use these mechanisms and thus effectively and efficiently divided the societies and world. We live in a world which is devoid of humanity, rationality, and civility. The systems that divide the communities and societies ought to be annihilated. Those who claim to be humane, rational and civil should strive for a better world devoid of these. These mechanisms and systems have been enforced upon of the Afro-American, Dalits, Tribals and others to oppress and subjugate. Sane and rational humans have always lived and live with rays of hope. It is that hope which sustains the oppressed and exploited for centuries. Let us be a part of and instruments of establish a just, humane and inclusive world.
Get to the truth, get to healing Like South Africa’s and others, the Ferguson Truth and Reconciliation process would draw on the principles of restorative justice. Rooted in indigenous teachings, for some 40 years the international RJ movement has been creating safe spaces for encounters between persons harmed and persons responsible for harm, including their families and communities. These encounters encourage participants to get to truth, address needs, responsibilities, and root causes, make amends, and forge different futures through restored relationships based upon mutual respect and recognition. Restorative justice is founded on a worldview that affirms our participation in a vast web of interrelatedness. It sees crimes as acts that rupture the web, damaging the relationship not only between the individuals directly involved but also vibrating out to injure relationships with families and communities. The purpose of RJ is to repair the harm caused to the whole of the web, restoring relationships to move into a brighter future. Applied to schools, communities, the justice system, and to redress mass social harm and create new futures, restorative justice is increasingly being recognized internationally. In Oakland, California, where I co-founded and direct Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY), school-based programs are eliminating violence, reducing racial disparity in discipline, slashing suspension rates, dramatically boosting academic outcomes, and creating pathways to opportunity instead of pipelines to incarceration. These outcomes are documented in a 2010 study by UC Berkeley Law School and a soon-to-be-released report by the school district. Oakland’s RJ youth diversion pilot is interrupting racialized mass incarceration strategies and reducing recidivism rates to 15 percent. (Based on discussions with folks who run the program—no studies as yet.) Police and probation officers are being trained in RJ principles and practices. Youth and police are sitting together in healing circles, and creating new relationships based on increased trust and a mutual recognition of one another’s humanity. It’s impossible to predict whether similar outcomes would emerge from a Truth and Reconciliation process in Ferguson—and the United States. But it’s our best chance. And, if history is any guide, it could result in restitution to those harmed, memorials to the fallen, including films, statues, museums, street renamings, public art, or theatrical re-enactments. It might also engender calls to use restorative and other practices to stop violence and interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and mass incarceration strategies. New curricula could emerge that teach both about historic injustices and movements resisting those injustices. Teach-ins, police trainings, restorative policing practices, and police review commissions are also among the universe of possibilities. In the face of the immense terrain to be covered on the journey toward a more reconciled America, no single process will be enough. However, a Ferguson Truth and Reconciliation process could be a first step towards reconciliation. It could put us on the path of a new future based on more equitable structures and with relationships founded on mutual recognition and respect. It could also serve as a prototype to guide future truth and reconciliation efforts addressing related epidemics such as domestic violence, poverty, the school-to-prison pipeline, and mass incarceration. A Ferguson Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Sonia rues coalition compulsions in Kashmir
Congress party President Sonia Gandhi waves at supporters during an election campaign rally at Shangas, some 78 kilometers south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, November 10. The final two phases of the fivephased state elections of Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Dec. 14 and 20. (AP Photo)
srinagar, December 10 (ians): Congress president Sonia Gandhi Wednesday blamed “coalition compulsions” for the failure to implement all people friendly programmes in Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi said: “I know we could not fulfill all the pro-people programmes like the food security bill and land compensation bill because of coalition compulsions during the last six years. “But we have remained in the forefront of helping the people of Kashmir in times of need,” she said at an election rally in Shangus constituency in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. “The response of the
Congress-led government in the state was prompt and effective during the 2005 earthquake. “During the recent floods, the Congress workers promptly came to the help of the people in villages and towns.” Gandhi appealed to people to maintain the secular character of Kashmir and for that she urged them to vote for Congress candidates in assembly elections. A large number of people turned up to hear Gandhi in the small village of Renipora, 85 km from Srinagar. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni, Saifuddin Soz and Ghulam Ahmad Mir accompanied Gandhi during her visit to the Kashmir Valley.
Agra ‘conversions’ rock parliament neW Delhi/agra, December 10 (ians): The alleged forcible conversion of about 300 Muslims in Agra generated political heat Wednesday but the Bajrang Dal insisted it had done no wrong. Opposition leaders in and outside parliament demanded to know the central government’s response to what they said was a breach of the constitutional provision of secularism. Speaking at a Congress meeting in Kerala, party vice president Rahul Gandhi accused the central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of triggering communal tensions. “Their sole interest is come to power in the country. They are ready to use anything to come to power,” Gandhi said in Thiruvananthapuram. “It doesn’t matter if people of different religion fight. It does matter to them if there is bloodshed,” he added. In the Rajya Sabha, Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati called the Agra conversions an attack on the country’s secular fabric. Mayawati was backed by opposition parties who sought a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Wednesday, organisers of the Monday event again defended their action. Ajju Chauhan, a Bajrang Dal leaders, said: “It is
Lure of ration cards led to Agra ‘reconversion’? agra, December 10 (tnn): A day after a group of around 200 Muslims in Madhunagar slum-cluster here claimed they had “reconverted” to Hinduism, many of them on Tuesday said they were still Muslims, with some admitting that they had joined the RSS and Bajrang Dalorganized ‘ghar vapsi’ ceremony after being promised ration cards and houses. The saffron outfits, though, rubbished this claim, saying there was no inducement for “reconversion”. Farhan, a slum dweller, said, “If 40 people in saffron scarves come and stand on your head, you will do just as they want.” Farhan was among those who had taken part in the puja, washed the feet of Hindu gods and also briefly worn vermillion on his being wrongly propagated that the converts had been promised ration cards. They already have voting and ration cards. “They have on their own opted to convert to Hinduism,” he added. Meanwhile, Muslim groups in Agra’s Mantola area staged a protest against the conversion. A police complaint has been filed against Nand Kishore, the state convener of Dharam Jagran Manch. Unfazed by criticism, Hindutva groups Wednesday held several meetings in the Taj city. According to official sources, the situation in
‘Watershed conservation can reduce pollution in India’
KolKata, December 10 (ians): Indian cities like Mumbai, Gurgaon, Rajkot and several others that suffer from water pollution, have the potential to reduce pollution at the source by 10 percent through practices like watershed conservation and river bank restoration, a new study says. The recently released “Urban Water Blueprint” study by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the largest environmental organization in world, provides an in-depth analysis of more than 2,000 watersheds serving 530 cities. “Agricultural Best Management Practices (ABMP)
would be most cost-effective for Mumbai, Bathinda, Hubli-Dharwad, Rajkot, Ranchi, Udaipar and Ujjain.” “This strategy and also riparian (river bank) restoration would work well for Bhopal, Gurgaon, Hazaribagh in protecting water sources,” Robert McDonald, senior scientist at TNC and one of the lead authors of the report, told IANS in an email interaction. The Blueprint provides science-based recommendations on where these strategies are most costeffective. McDonald said that although Indian cities suffer from polluted water sources, they have potential to reduce water source
pollution by 10 percent through such cost-effective conservation solutions. “We found that watershed conservation can be both an economical viable and environmentally sound investment for developed and developing cities alike.” “This would lower water treatment costs by about five percent and improve drinking water for millions of Indians,” he added. Improving water quality at the source would mean that “less than 1,000 hectares of conservation action would be needed to achieve a 10 percent reduction in sediment or unwanted nutrient pollution.”
The Blueprint was released in partnership with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the International Water Association. The accompanying data visualization website can serve as a tool for city and water managers to evaluate the condition of drinking watersheds and the potential impact that conservation strategies could have on water quality. “Reforestation is the best option for Gwalior and Thiruvananthapuram. Many other Indian cities also hold medium potential for ABMP and river bank restoration,” McDonald said.
Richard Rahul Verma confirmed as US envoy to India Washington, December 10 (ians): The US Senate has confirmed Richard Rahul Verma, President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the next American ambassador to India, making him the first IndianAmerican envoy in New Delhi. Verma, 46, a former key aide to then secretary of state Hillary Clinton, was approved by the Senate by a unanimous voice vote Tuesday, signifying the bipartisan support for better India-US relations. He is expected to take up his position in New Delhi before Obama’s visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day, the first US president to get the honour. At his confirmation hearing last
week, Verma told the Senate Foreign Relations committee that Obama’s “historic visit to India in January” will build on “Modi’s highly successful visit to the United States this past September.” “There is no question that this is a defining and exciting time in the US-India relationship,” he said. “There’s little doubt the relationship has been reenergized, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.” Verma, whose parents immigrated from India in the sixties also acknowledged the contribution of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent and vowed to “strive to live up to the high standards they have set.” They “took a chance like my parents, who worked hard, who continue
Flourish India director arrested in chit fund scam
bhubanesWar, December 10 (ians): The Crime Branch Wednesday arrested a director of Flourish India Limited here for his role in the multi-crore chit fund scam in Odisha. The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch nabbed Pradeep Kumar Dash. Flourish India allegedly duped investors of at least Rs. 60 crore. EOW DIG Sanjay Kumar said altogether 13 employees of the company, including four directors, have been arrested in the past two years. “We have urged the finance department of Odisha government to attach 251 acres of land belonging to the company,” Kumar told media. Meanwhile, Seashore Group CMD Prasant Dash said the chief conspirators behind the scam should be arrested. “I have given all the information to the CBI about the chit fund irregularities in the state. I hope, CBI would nab the real conspirators in the scam,” said Dash, who appeared before a CBI court Wednesday. Seashore Group is believed to have duped investors of around Rs.1,500 crore in the state.
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to pursue their dreams, and along the way have helped ensure India and the United States become the closest of friends and partners,” he told the panel. Currently Verma is a senior counsellor at Steptoe & Johnson law firm and the Albright Stonebridge Group, a business advisory company, led by former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. He served as assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs at the State Department in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011. The New Delhi post has been vacant since the previous ambassador Nancy Powell quit in May after IndiaUS ties hit a low after a major diplomatic spat over the December arrest and strip search of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York.
forehead. On Tuesday, though, he said it was all for getting those men in “saffron scarves” off his back. The re-conversion event was painted as “ghar vapsi” or reconversion of Muslims who had Hindu ancestry. It was organized by the Dharma Jagran Samanvay Vibhag, an offshoot of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bajrang Dal. A ‘shuddhikaran hawan’ was also performed in the slum. Bajrang Dal functionary Ajju Chauhan said the re-conversion had indeed taken place, and if the people were denying it, it was out of fear. District magistrate Pankaj Kumar and SSP Shalabh Mathur Local Muslim leaders recites Quran verses with the members of scrap comsaid no one had approached munity in Ved Nagar colony Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The scrap dealers community maintains they are still a muslim, two days after conversion ceremony them in connection with the reconversion event. performed by the Bajrang Dal and Dharm Jagran Manch activists.
neighbouring Aligarh district was tense as a similar conversion programme has been announced for Thursday. The nearly 300 members of some 60 Muslim families living in a slum on Agra’s outskirts reportedly embraced Hinduism Monday. The Bajrang Dal said it had organised the event. Later, at least one Muslim claimed that he and the others were tricked into attending a fire ceremony by Bajrang Dal leaders, and that they were promised a better life if they gave up Islam and became Hindus. Azam Khan, a senior leader from Uttar Pradesh’s
ruling Samjawadi Party, accused the BJP of vitiating the atmosphere in the state. “The BJP and the RSS have no issue. The Modi government has failed on various fronts. Neither could it create jobs not bring black money stashed abroad,” he said. “They just want to create tension.” CPI leader D. Raja said: “Forcible conversions are a violation of our constitution. The government should take this into serious consideration.” In the upper house, Mayawati said: “Our nation is run by a constitution which has secularism as a pillar.
“Whichever party is in the government is responsible to take care of the safety of the life and religious beliefs of people,” said the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister. “They (Muslims) were lured. They (Bajrang Dal) took advantage of their poverty to convert them.” Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the government was committed to secular ideals. “We are as dedicated to harmony and secularism as anyone else. Secularism is not anyone’s monopoly,” he said. “As far as this incident
is concerned, an FIR has been registered. Naming a particular organisation for political reasons is not right.” CPI-M’s Sitaram Yechury said: “The RSS has said that after 90 years they have their government in (Delhi). They say they will covert the nation into a Hindu nation.” In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the house met for question hour, Trinamool Congress’ Sultan Ahmed waved a newspaper and asked: “What is happening in Agra?” Speaker Sumitra Mahajan refused to allow a discussion.
India internet taxi ban welcome, but provide more transport for women neW Delhi, December 10 (thomson reuters FounDation): Activists on Tuesday called on authorities to ensure women’s mobility in the Indian capital did not suffer as the government halted operations of unregistered, web-based taxi firms after a woman reported she was raped by a cab driver. It has emerged that the arrested driver, who appeared in court on Monday, had previously been charged with rape yet had obtained a character reference signed by police that was apparently forged. The case, which has outraged activists, opposition political parties and social media users, revealed a failure to regulate the booming market for app-based taxi services in India. While women’s rights activists welcomed the move to take the hundreds of unregistered taxis out of circulation until proper regulations were put in place, they expressed concerns that it will restrict freedom of movement for Delhi’s women. “I don’t think banning taxis is the best solution,” said Kalpana Viswanath, cofounder of Safetipin, an app that helps users by providing safety-related information. “Lots of women use these cab services and by banning these taxis, it will
Students hold placards and shout slogans during a protest organized to create awareness on gender-based violence on women in Mumbai on December 10. The alleged rape by a driver of a taxi-booking service Uber in New Delhi last week has renewed national anger over sexual violence in India and demands for more effort to ensure women’s safety. (AP Photo)
take away their freedom. The taxis are cheap and fast and the few alternatives are less safe or more expensive.” The 27-year-old woman told police she was raped late on Friday as she travelled home from a party. The assault happened almost two years after a fatal gang rape of a woman by six assailants aboard a Delhi bus, a case that led to nationwide protests and forced the government to address demands for heavier sentences for rape. “The government has to put in place strong regula-
tory mechanisms and enforce them strictly when it comes to these taxi companies,” said Karuna Nundy, a Supreme Court lawyer and women’s rights activist. “But there also has to be better access to public transport for women. The government has to increase the hours of metro train services are running and have more buses on routes.” Uber was blacklisted in Delhi on Monday after police said it had failed to run background checks on the driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav, who had been arrested on
charges of raping a woman three years ago but was later acquitted, police said. On Tuesday, the government banned other similar web-based taxi providers that are unregistered. A public notice stated only six radio taxi companies will operate in Delhi. Delhi, which has the reputation of being India’s “rape capital”, was ranked as the fourth most dangerous place for a woman to take public transport in a poll published in October by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
‘Naxals extorting Rs 140 cr annually’
neW Delhi, December 10 (Pti): Naxals are reportedly extorting a “levy” of about Rs 140 crore annually from a variety of sources, government on Wednesday said. The extremists have killed 5,024 civilians in the last 10 years, a majority of them tribals. “The Left Wing Extremists groups are reported to extort ‘levy’ from industrialists, businessmen, contractors particularly Tendu patta contractors, transporters, government servants and various illegal mining mafia groups in the LWE affected states. “Though an exact quantification is not possible, a study conducted by the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, Delhi has assessed that the CPI(Maoist) party has been collecting not less than Rs 140 crore annually from a variety of sources,” Minister of state for home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. Talking about the killings of civilians by Naxals, the minister said many instances of atrocities on villagers by the Maoists have come to notice. Most of these villagers include tribals. These atrocities include killings of innocent civilians, extorA novice exile Tibetan Buddhist monk uses his mobile phone camera as Tibetans gather to mark tion, sexual exploitation of women and the 25th anniversary of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala on Wednesday, Dec.10. The Tibetan leader was awarded the Peace forced recruitment of children. “In order to instil a sense of fear in their Prize in 1989 for his commitment to non-violence. (AP Photo)
areas of dominance, the Maoists also kill civilians after branding them as police informers. Out of 5,024 civilians killed by the Maoists since 2004-2014 (upto November 30, 2014), the overwhelming majority are tribals. The Maoists have in reality killed thousands of innocent Adivasis, whose cause they profess to espouse,” he said. Chaudhary added that instances of sexual exploitation of tribal women by Naxals has also been reported. “Sexual exploitation of tribal women cadres in the Maoist camps have been disclosed in statements of several surrendered women CPI (Maoist) cadres of Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand and other states. Such instances of sexual exploitation include rape, forced marriage and molestation by senior male CPI (Maoist) cadres. “There are allegations that women cadres of CPI (Maoist), who become pregnant, are forced to undergo abortion against their will. The surrendered women cadres have also disclosed that even if they are married to male cadres, they are not allowed to have children since the senior leadership of the CPI (Maoist) feel that it impairs their fighting capability and mobility,” he said.
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CIA tortured, misled the White House: US report
WASHINGTON, December 10 (re uTerS): The CIA misled the White House and public about its torture of detainees after the Sept. 11 attacks and acted more brutally and pervasively than it acknowledged, a U.S. Senate report said on Tuesday, drawing calls to prosecute American officials. The Senate Intelligence Committee’s five-year review of 6.3 million pages of CIA documents concluded that the intelligence agency failed to disrupt a single plot despite torturing al Qaeda and other captives in secret facilities worldwide between 2002 and 2006, when George W. Bush was president. The CIA interrogation program was devised by two agency contractors to squeeze information from suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The interrogations took place in countries that included Afghanistan, Poland and Romania. Some captives were deprived of sleep for up to 180 hours, at times with their hands shackled above their heads, and the report recorded cases of simulated drowning or “waterboarding” and sexual abuse, including “rectal feeding” or “rectal hydration” without any documented medical need. It described one secret CIA prison, its location not identified, as a “dungeon” where detainees were kept in total darkness and shackled in isolated cells, bombarded with loud noise and given only a bucket in which to relieve themselves. Committee chair Di-
Some of CIA’s harsh methods were ‘brutal’
WASHINGTON, December 10 (AP): President Barack Obama said Tuesday that some of the tactics described in a Senate report on harsh CIA interrogations were “brutal,” ‘’wrong” and “counterproductive,” but that releasing the information was an important step in the process of making sure that such a scenario isn’t ever repeated. “One of the things that sets us apart from other countries is that when we make mistakes, we admit them,” Obama told the Spanish-language television network Telemundo. His comments followed by hours the Democratic-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee’s release of a declassified version of its long-anticipated report on CIA interrogations during the administration of Obama’s predecessor, Republican George W. Bush. Obama banned use of the tactics shortly after taking office nearly six years ago. Obama said the report makes clear that the interrogation program was created too hastily and without enough thought about potential consequences. “The CIA set up something very fast without a lot of forethought to what the
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. is surrounded by reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Tuesday, December 9, as she leaves the Senate chamber after releasing a report on the CIA’s harsh interrogation techniques at secret overseas facilities. Feinstein branded the findings a “stain on the nation’s history.” (AP Photo)
anne Feinstein, speaking on the Senate floor after releasing the report, said the techniques in some cases amounted to torture and that “the CIA’s actions, a decade ago, are a stain on our values, and on our history.” The U.N.’s special rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism, Ben Emmerson, said the report revealed a “clear policy orchestrated at a high level within the Bush administration” and called for prosecution of U.S. officials. Civil rights advocates also called for accountability. “Unless this important truth-telling process leads to prosecution of the offi-
cials responsible, torture will remain a ‘policy option’ for future presidents,” said Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch in New York. The CIA dismissed the findings, saying its interrogations secured valuable information. Many Republicans criticized the decision by Democratic lawmakers to release the report, which was put together by the committee’s Democratic majority, saying it would put Americans at risk. The report found the techniques used were “far more brutal” than the CIA told the public or policymakers. Before the report’s
release, the United States boosted security at its military and diplomatic facilities abroad. The report said the CIA had tried to justify its use of torture by giving examples of what it called “thwarted” terrorist plots and suspect captures, but the “representations were inaccurate and contradicted by the CIA’s own records.” Criminal Prosecutions Unlikely Despite the calls for accountability, there seemed little prospect of criminal prosecutions of those who implemented the program, or measures to hold politi-
cians who authorized it accountable. A law enforcement official said the U.S. Justice Department had no plans to conduct any investigation of the CIA’s actions. Intelligence officials said that at one point, the Justice Department, through a specially designated prosecutor, conducted a criminal investigation into around 20 cases of allegations the CIA abused detainees. However, that investigation was closed without charges being filed. President Barack Obama signaled he was more interested in focusing on the future than reopen-
ramifications might be,” he said. “That the lines of accountability that needed to be set up were not always in place, and that some of these techniques that were described were not only wrong, but also counterproductive because we know that oftentimes when somebody is being subjected to these kinds of techniques, that they’re willing to say anything in order to alleviate the pain and the stress that they’re feeling. And we’ve got better ways of doing things.”
List of 13 techniques 1. Abdominal Slap 2. Attention Grasp 3. Cramped Confinement 4. Dietary Manipulation 5. The Facial Hold 6. The Facial Slap/Insult Slap 7. Nudity 8. Stress Positions 9. Sleep Deprivation 10. Wall Standing 11. Walling 12. Waterboarding 13. Water Dousing
ing a dark and contentious period from the country’s recent past. While in office Bush’s vice president, Dick Cheney, and other Bush administration officials said the “harsh interrogation” program was justified by results that included halting plots and catching terrorists. Bush ended many aspects of the program before leaving office, and Obama swiftly banned “enhanced interrogation techniques” after his 2009 inauguration.
ed to harsh interrogations produced no intelligence at all while in CIA custody. Others made up stories, “resulting in faulty intelligence.” The CIA had failed to use adequately trained and vetted personnel, the report said. The two psychologists contracted to set up the program and run it had no experience in interrogation or specialized knowledge of al Qaeda. The report accuses the CIA of failing to thoroughly brief Bush about the inFaulty Intelligence terrogation techniques. The report says CIA re- Senate investigators said cords showed that seven of official records suggested 39 CIA detainees subject- that while the CIA planned
to brief Bush in 2002, the White House subsequently told the agency Bush was not getting the briefing. Investigators say Bush was not fully briefed on the program until 2006, around the time he shut it down, and expressed discomfort at learning the full details. In his memoirs Bush said he had been briefed on the program. Republican Senator John McCain, who was tortured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam in the 1960s, said Americans were entitled to the truth about the program and its disclosure that such methods were ineffective.
Former Chinese top planning official jailed for corruption Pope Francis urges global war on human trafficking
Liu Tienan. (AP File Photo)
beIJING, December 10 (reuTerS): The former deputy head of China’s top planning agency was jailed for life on Wednesday over a bribery scandal that exposed graft at the highest levels of China’s government, and ensnared several companies including Toyota Motor Corp. The sentence, handed down by a court just outside of Beijing, capped the downfall of Liu Tienan, who was sacked as deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) last year, a position that carries ministerial-level status. Liu was the first ministerial-level official to face an investigation after Xi Jinping became Communist Party head in late 2012 and launched the
most aggressive anti-graft campaign China has seen in decades. Xi has pledged to take down high-ranking “tigers” and lowranking “flies” in his fight against a pervasive problem he says could threaten the Chinese Communist Party’s rule. Although the number of officials investigated for corruption has increased, the government’s campaign has not targeted highlevel “princelings”, the privileged children of the revolutionary founders of the People’s Republic of China. Analysts are divided on the motivations of Xi’s campaign. Some say the drive is seen as a tool to remove Xi’s opponents, while others say that it is necessary to weed out people standing in the way of his implementation of economic reforms. “Corruption is the biggest hindrance to China’s reforms,” said Zhuang Deshui, the deputy director of the Clean Government Center at Peking University. “In reality, the anti-corruption campaign is the fight against interest groups and to change the present distribution system of power.”
amassed by top officials, especially within the NDRC. The agency sets policy for strategic industries, approves big investments, mergers and acquisitions, and has the authority to influence prices for everything from liquor to gasoline. The presiding judge in the court of Langfang city in Hebei province said Liu had “violated the integrity of the duties of the nation’s workers”. Prosecutors had charged Liu and his son, Liu Decheng, with taking 35.6 million yuan ($5.74 million) in bribes in dealings with various companies. China’s crackdown on graft has extended to large companies such as drugmakers, airlines and makers of medical devices. Liu, 60, pleaded guilty to extensive bribery involving several companies including a Toyota joint venture in September. State television showed Liu breaking down into tears. He said he has been in “a state of painful remorse” during the past 10 months of investigation. “Every inquiry and every word has, in fact, been like a whip beating my soul,” he said. Under Chinese law, those con“Painful remorse” Liu’s trial has offered a rare victed of corruption face the death glimpse into the amount of power sentence. But the public prosecu-
tor said that Liu had been cooperative in handing over evidence to investigators so the court would be lenient. Liu, who was also head of the National Energy Administration, was sacked after a deputy editorin-chief of the investigative magazine Caijing posted accusations on his microblog that Liu was involved in illegal activities. At least two other officials at the NDRC have also been swept up in the probe into the agency including Cao Changqing, who recently retired as head of the pricing division at the NDRC, and Zhang Dongsheng, who was the head of the employment and income distribution division at the agency. The government has also launched a series of probes into the energy sector that has brought down senior officials in the National Energy Administration and state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation. Zhou Yongkang, the most senior leader targeted in a corruption probe since the party took power in 1949, had built a vast network of friends and allies in the energy sector over several decades. Last Saturday, authorities said they had arrested Zhou and expelled him from the party.
VATIcAN cITY, December 10 (re uTerS): Pope Francis called for a global mobilisation to combat human trafficking and slavery on Wednesday, appealing to consumers to shun goods that may have been produced by exploited workers. In his message for the Roman Catholic Church’s World Day of Peace on Jan. 1, the pope denounced the “general indifference” that allows such practices to flourish. “We are facing a global phenomenon which exceeds the competence of any one community or country. In order to eliminate it, we need a mobilisation comparable in size to that of the phenomenon itself,” he said in the message s pent to heads of state and government, international institutions and religious leaders. The Argentine pope has made defence of migrants and workers a cen-
tral issue of his papacy. He has attacked the global economic system for failing to share wealth and chose the tiny southern Italian island of Lampedusa, which many migrants have died trying to reach, as the venue for his first trip as pontiff. While he has told governments and institutions to do more to stop human trafficking and modern slavery, this time he emphasised individual social responsibility. “Every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral and not simply an economic act,” he said in his six-page message, titled “No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters”. He called on individuals and communities to “feel challenged ... when we are tempted to select items which may well have been produced by exploiting others.” The second global slavery index released last
month by the Walk Free Foundation, an Australiabased human rights group, estimated that almost 36 million people were living as slaves, trafficked into brothels, forced into manual labour, victims of debt bondage or born into servitude. Activist groups such as slaveryfootprint.org have urged consumers to avoid buying low-cost goods that may be the product of forced labour or other forms of exploitation. In his message, Francis denounced “the growing scourge of man’s exploitation by man” and said governments must do more to combat organised crime groups responsible for human trafficking. Last week the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics joined Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian leaders in promising to use their religions to help stamp out modern slavery and human trafficking by 2020.
Lima climate talks set for record ‘carbon footprint’
LImA, December 10 (AP): The current U.N. climate talks will be the first to neutralize all the greenhouse gas pollution they generate, offset by host country Peru’s protection of forest reserves, organizers say. Now the bad news: The Lima conference is expected to have the biggest carbon footprint of any U.N. climate meeting measured to date. At more than 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, the negotiations’ burden on global warming will be about 1 1/2 times the norm, said Jorge Alvarez, project coordinator for the U.N. Development Program. The venue is one big reason. It had to be built. Eleven football fields of temporary structures arose for the 13-day negotiations from what three months ago was an empty field behind Peru’s army’s headquarters. Concrete was laid, plumbing installed, components flown in from
as far as France and Brazil. Standing in the midday sun here can get downright uncomfortable, but the Lima sun is not reliable. That’s one reason solar panels were not used. For electricity, the talks are relying exclusively on diesel generators. Organizers had planned to draw power from Peru’s grid, which is about 52 percent fed by non-polluting hydroelectric power. “We worked to upgrade transformers and generators but for some reason it didn’t work,” said Alvarez. Peru’s hydroelectric power could be in danger by mid-century, anyway. Much of that water comes from glaciers that are melting at an accelerated pace. Peru is hardly on a green trajectory. Though it emits in a year the greenhouse gases that China spews in three days, it has doubled its carbon output in the past decade. Nor is there a guarantee that the 580 square miles
(1,500 square kilometers) of forest, whose conservation Alvarez said would offset the talks’ carbon pollution, won’t someday be gone. The Houston, Texassized area — in four different forest preserves — must lie unperturbed for a half century in order to neutralize carbon emitted at the conference, Alvarez said. Environmental economist John M. Reilly of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology called that accounting peculiar. “If this forest is cut down in 50 or 100 years, all of the saved carbon will end up back in the atmosphere,” he said. Reilly called the “wasted efforts” to build makeshift quarters disturbing — unless the talks “were actually successful in halting future emissions.” This is the 20th round of talks and so far there is little sign of serious progress. Alvarez itemized the talks’ carbon footprint: • C o n s t r u c t i o n , nearly 20 percent of the
footprint. • Jet fuel burned by the estimated 11,000 delegates and observers who flew in from abroad, about 30 percent. • Local transportation. Organizers hired more than 300 buses since there are no public transit services to the venue. All burn fossil fuels. About 1520 percent. • Electricity, solid waste treatment, water, paper, food, disposable plates and cups, keeping 40,000 police on high alert, for the balance. The 50,000 tons the conference emits is what China as a country emits in three minutes, the U.S. does in five minutes and Peru does in six hours and 40 minutes. It is more than eight times as much carbon as the 2009 Copenhagen talks and twice that of the 2010 conference in Cancun, Mexico, according to the U.N. A more accurate carbon footprint will be published after the conference
A dancer walks before a performance at the Climate Change Conference in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, December 9. Delegates from more than 190 countries are meeting in Lima, to work on drafts for a global climate deal that is supposed to be adopted next year in Paris. (AP Photo)
and certified by the Spanish company Aenor, organizers say. U.N. volunteers have been polling delegates on their air travel in search of precision. The conference’s green components are meager. Peruvian Environment Minister Manuel PulgarVidal asked for a bicycle parking lot. He got it, but only about 40 people use it
daily. Most delegates spend about an hour in traffic traveling less than 6 miles (10 kilometers) from their hotels. Blame that, in part, on the army. It initially balked on letting in bikes even though only the credentialed can enter the base known as “El Pentagonito.” “It took them three days to sort it out,” said Andrew
Marquard, an adviser to South Africa delegation and an avid cyclist who was interviewed after arriving at the talks on two wheels, skin shiny with sweat. Blame the dearth of bikes also on Lima, one of the world’s least friendly cities for cyclists. The city’s few cyclists so fear drivers that they tend to prefer to compete with pedestrians
for sidewalk space. “There are quiet (leafy) areas around the convention center for riding bikes,” said Alvarez. “But getting here is a problem.” No hybrid or electric vehicles have been seen at the event. Japan donated 121 electric and hybrid vehicles, chiefly for dignitaries. “Unfortunately, most didn’t arrive,” Alvarez said. He blamed shipping bureaucracy. Some energy savings were applied inside the white temporary structures where delegates wrangle, journalists toil and testy closed-door sessions take place. “We did not put in strong air conditioning. It is (designed) only to fight the heat in the structures,” said Maxime Rosenwald of GL Events, the Lyon, Francebased company that built and runs the physical plant. The air conditioning is often losing that fight as the sun regularly burns away Lima’s low coastal clouds, the Southern Hemisphere summer being nigh.
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Real beats Ludogorets in Champions League
MADRID, DeceMbeR 10 (AP): Goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday and a clean sweep of six wins in Group C of the Champions League. The defending champion, which had already won the group, stretched its winning streak to 19 matches — a Spanish record — scoring 71 goals in the process. The previous record of 18 consecutive wins was set by Barcelona between Oct. 2005 and Jan. 2006. Madrid also matched its own 100 percent European group-stage record achieved under Jose Mourinho in 2012, only the sixth team ever to win all six Champions League group stage matches. "It was a result that this squad has attained with an incredible seriousness and motivation," coach Carlo Ancelotti said. Ludogorets forward Marcelinho was sent off for stopping Raphael Varane's goal-ward shot with an arm and Ronaldo converted the penalty in the 20th minute. Bale headed in off the crossbar from Toni Kroos' corner in the 38th for his fifth goal in five matches. Alvaro Arbeloa added Madrid's third in the 80th, and Alvaro Medran scored in the 88th to complete the rout. Madrid started with Francisco "Isco" Alarcon along the left wing usually
Real set Spanish record of 19 consecutive wins
MADRID, DeceMbeR 10 (ReuteRs): Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed his "extraordinary" players after they set a Spanish record for consecutive victories of 19 thanks to a 4-0 success at home to Ludogorets in Champions League Group B on Tuesday. Real surpassed the previous record they jointly held with Barcelona, who won 18 matches in a row in all competitions between October 2005 and January 2006. European champions Real last failed to win when they were humbled 2-1 at home by city rivals Atletico Madrid in a La Liga game in September. "I have an extraordinary group (of players) and I never tire of saying it," Ancelotti told a news conference after the match at a festive Bernabeu stadium. "I could not imagine winning 19 games in a row after the defeat to Atletico," added the Italian, who led Real to a record-extending 10th European crown in 2013-14 in his first season in charge. "I knew we would fix what had not gone well but not in this way."
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball next to Ludogorets' Yordan Minev during a Group B Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Ludogorets at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday December 9. (AP Photo)
patrolled by Ronaldo and Bale on the right, while reserve goalkeeper Keylor Navas replaced Iker Casillas, who was on the bench. Ludogorets goalkeeper Vladislav Stoyanov had to make a save within the first
two minutes to stop a shot from Ronaldo, with Navas doing the same to deny Marcelinho a minute later. Navas punched away Virgil Misidjan's on-target effort in the 17th but Marcelinho's dismissal sud-
denly changed the balance of the match, with Kroos hitting the woodwork three minutes later. "The red card was a blow but we played a good match, we could have scored but luck is like that," said Ludogorets coach
Georgi Dermendjiev. Ludogorets tried to use its pace to get past Madrid's midfield but found it hard to go beyond Varane and Jose "Nacho" Fernandez in central defense. Navas made a good save from Sveloslav
Juventus scrape through with risk-free draw
Atletico's goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya saves an attempt to score by a Juventus player during a Champions League, Group A, soccer match between Juventus and Atletico de Madrid at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy on December 9. (AP Photo)
tuRIN, DeceMbeR 10 (ReuteRs): Juventus did the bare minimum as they scraped into the Champions League knockout stage on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw at home to Atletico Madrid, a result which also suited the Spaniards who topped the group. The first half was reasonably intense, with sporadic chances at either end, but the last half hour was a non-event with both teams clearly happy with what they had got. "It's never to
easy to play against Atletico, they defend very well and it's never simple to find a way through," Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, whose side had needed a point to make sure of a second round place, told Sky Sport Italia. "Given the situation, we didn't want to take any risks," said the phlegmatic coach who succeeded where predecessor Antonio Conte had failed last season by getting past the group stage. "In the second half we tried to win,
but at the same time we did not want to risk losing. We didn't want to spoil a qualification I thought was thoroughly deserved as we did not deserve to lose against Olympiacos." Juventus, who lost two of their first three games in Group A, finished with 10 points, one ahead of Olympiakos who beat Malmo 4-2. Had they lost, Juve would have finished below the Greeks on the head-tohead record. Spanish champions
Atletico, already qualified, won the group with 13 points. "We were in a complicated situation after the first three games and I think we've done very well to get back on our feet," said goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. "It doesn't matter if you finish first or second." The Serie A champions had most of the possession but were short on ideas for breaking down a typically resolute Atletico defence and it was the Spanish champions who looked
Dyakov's powerful shot in the 58th, but Arbeloa hit the crossbar with a powerful header in the 73rd, shortly before scoring. "I know I've got an extraordinary team, I don't tire from saying this," Ancelotti said.
Overall Record Brazilian side Coritiba hold the overall record for most consecutive wins in all competitions, according to Guinness World Records. The South Americans won 24 straight games between February and May 2011 spread between the Paranaense state championship and the Brazilian Cup. Real's 19 wins have come in La Liga (11), the Champions League (six) and the King's Cup (two). Their latest exploits will fuel expectations the club is set to extend and improve Ancelotti's contract, which runs until the end of next season. "I have felt a lot of affection from the club and everything is going well and we have to fight to prolong the moment," Ancelotti said. "I have a lot of affection for the players and I thank them whenever I can," added the 55-year-old, a Champions League winners with AC Milan as both player and coach. Barca hold the record for the most La Liga wins in a row of 16 set under Pep Guardiola in the 2010-11 season. Real, the current La Liga leaders, can make it 12 straight victories in Spain's top flight when they play at Almeria on Friday before heading to the Club World Cup in Morocco.
Ranji: J&K beat Mumbai to script history
more dangerous when they MuMbAI, DeceMbeR 10 (IANs): Jammu and Kashmir upset domestic ventured forward. cricket giants Mumbai with a historic four-wicket win by chasing down 237 runs Lame Effort on the last day of the match here at the Juventus had an excel- Wankhede Stadium Wednesday. lent chance in the opening It was J&K's first win over the 40-time minutes when they won a champions in the tournament's 79-year free kick on the edge of the history. Opener Shubham Khajuria led the area, a perfect position for innings again, with a composed 78, and the specialist Andrea Pirlo but win was secured by an unbeaten 41 from the bearded playmaker Hardeep Singh. Captain Parvez Rasool also sent a strangely lame effort contributed with a valuable 32. J&K resumed into the wall. Buffon made on 58 for one and lost Bandeep Singh in the a superb early stop to deny Koke, then had to tip a Jose Maria Gimenez header over the crossbar before denying Raul Garcia twice in quick succession before halftime. Juve had another escape early in the second half when Gabi's inswinging corner curled onto the near post but the game petered out after that. Despite enjoying 68 percent of possession, the hosts were clearly in no hurry, their buildups were laboured and their attacking threat was restricted to crosses into the area and long-range shots. It was a relief for everyone when the final whistle went after less than two minutes of injury time.
fourth over of the day. But the visitors were steadied by Rasool and Hardeep and sealed the victory despite losing four more wickets. Khajuria was named Man of the Match for his 50 in the second innings and 107 in the first. In Bangalore, defending champions Karnataka launched their campaign in style with a 285-run victory against Tamil Nadu on the fourth and concluding day. Chasing a victory target of 368, Tamil Nadu collapsed to 82 all out in just 34.3 overs with Karnataka seamers Arvind Sreenath (4 for 9) and skipper Vinay Kumar (3 for 20) doing the bulk of the damage.
Basel shows Liverpool the exit door
LIVeRPOOL, DeceMbeR 10 (AFP): Steven Gerrard scored in vain as Basel ended Liverpool's Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Tuesday that consigned his side to the Europa League. Gerrard's exquisite late free-kick cancelled out Fabian Frei's 25th-minute opener, but with Liverpool reduced to 10 men by the dismissal of substitute Lazar Markovic, Paulo Sousa's Basel held on for a point that took them into the last 16 alongside Group B winners Real Madrid. It was yet another English scalp for Basel, who knocked Liverpool out of the tournament in 2002, eliminated Manchester United in 2011, put Tottenham Hotspur out of the Europa League two seasons ago, and beat Chelsea twice in the Champions League last year. The match fell 10 years and a day after Gerrard had inspired Liverpool to a stirring 3-1 win over Olympiakos at the same stage of the competition, en route to an unforgettable comeback against AC Milan in the final. But his fine 81st-minute strike was not enough to rescue his team on this occasion as Liverpool's re-
Basel's Breel Embolo, left, is challenged by Liverpool's Martin Skrtel during the Champions League Group B soccer match between Liverpool and FC Basel at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, December 9. (AP Photo)
turn to Europe's elite competition after a five-year absence dissolved in the Anfield drizzle. "I don't think we deserved better," Gerrard told ITV Sport. "We have not gone out because of this performance. We weren't good enough away to Basel (losing 1-0) and we let in a silly goal away to Ludogorets. "You qualify over six games and we have not been good enough." Brendan Rodgers must now rouse his side for a trip to old enemies Manchester
United on Sunday, but the disappointment of a campaign in which his side's only win came against Bulgarian newcomers Ludogorets Razgrad will take some time to digest. Rodgers had emphasised the importance of patience prior to kick-off, but in front of an anxious crowd, the hosts were eager to get forwards quickly. Captain Gerrard, back in the team at number 10 after being rested for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Sunderland, saw an early effort
easily held by visiting goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik. But there was haste and imprecision in Liverpool's attacking interplay and Basel began to exploit their nervousness, with Shkelzen Gashi slashing wide from Luca Zuffi's pass before Sousa's side went ahead. Liverpool allowed the visitors to advance to the edge of their box and paid the price when Frei exchanged passes with Zuffi before crashing a 20-yard shot into the bottom-right corner. Raheem Sterling
looked to sound the revolt by cutting in from the right and shooting at Vaclik, but Basel could have doubled their lead before half-time, with Marco Streller and Behrang Safari threatening. Rodgers introduced Markovic and Alberto Moreno at half-time and the former's direct running provided Liverpool with a spark, only for him to be sent off on the hour for swinging a hand at the chasing Safari. The Serbian winger did not appear to make contact with his opponent, but the intent was sufficient for Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to brandish a straight red card. Taulant Xhaka had shot narrowly wide after striding to the edge of Liverpool's box immediately prior to Markovic's dismissal, but despite being a man down, the hosts belatedly began to offer a threat. Martin Skrtel sent an audacious shot narrowly wide from 35 yards, while Vaclik showed impeccable timing to slide out and prevent Gerrard from surging onto Sterling's through-ball. With nine minutes remaining, Gerrard set up a grandstand finish by arcing a picture-perfect freekick into the top-left corner from just outside the box.
The 1st Soccer Championship Trophy of Friend’s Club at Wokha Village started December 10 with Dr. Chumben Murry, former Minister of Nagaland as chief guest. Altogether, 13 teams are taking part, of which, 2 teams - Koio and Changsu, are from outside the village.
Pelhau Zeliang wins top spinning competition
KOhIMA, DeceMbeR 10 (DIPR): In the top spinning competition held at Amphitheatre, Kisama on December 10, Pelhau Zeliang from Peren district emerged as the champion defeating Vekhosa Chakhesang
of Phek district in the final. Sheminden Kuki of Peren district won the 3rd position. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners walked away with Rs. 10000/-, Rs. 7000/- and Rs. 5000/respectively. Altogether, 14 people from differ-
ent tribes participated in the competition. District Sports Officer Peren, Jakedow gave away the prizes. The event was organized by Youth Resources & Sports Department and sponsored by Tourism Department.
GHAT culminates; winners pocket 1 million rupees
KOhIMA, DeceMbeR 10 (DIPR): The Great Hornbill Adventure Trail (GHAT), organized by the Department of Tourism and managed by Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC), culminated on the last day of Hornbill Festival at Kisama today. The adventure trail kicked off at High School Junction, Kohima on December 6. Asa Khazo and Vimhaseo George, the winners of GHAT, walked away with prize money of Rs. 1 million. During the five days, GHAT covered areas of four
tribes - Angami, Rengma, Sumi and Zeliang - covering distance of approximately 350 km. At the culmination programme, the participants competed in two categories - quiz and wild apple eating competition. Many tourists participated in the competition which was organized with an aim to promote tourism. An Australian couple sharing their experience on the stage remarked that Nagaland is the Adventure capital of India. Describing Nagaland as beautiful,
amazing place full of adventure, they recounted seeing beautiful villages during GHAT and termed the trail as great experience. Commissioner & Secretary Tourism, Art & Culture, Himato Zhimomi welcomed and congratulated the participants for successfully completing the adventure. He lauded NAC for making the programme into reality. The participants of GHAT would spread the message about the beauty of Nagaland, commented Zhimomi.
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he fate of the musicians nominated to the 6th Music Awards of Nagaland, 2014 has been decided by a panel of four judges. Each of these multi-talented individuals has carved a niche for themselves in the music and entertainment scene. The panel of judges chose the winners on the basis of composition, originality, musical arrangement, performance/ rendition, sound engineering and production. In case of the award for ‘Best Music Video’, concept, direction and performance of the video were the major criteria. Moa Subong Moa Subong is a songwriter, composer, musician and band leader of Abiogenesis and is the inventor of the Bamhum – a new wind musical instrument. He and his wife have developed a new genre of world music named Howey Music which is a fusion of Naga folk tunes with modern music. He is the main composer of Abiogenesis, whose previous 3 albums ‘Aeon Spell’ released by Saregama in 2007, ‘Rustic Relish’ (2008) and ‘Slice of Heaven’ (2010) both by APH Records were nominated in the Grammy Awards. Abiogenesis has performed in many places in India, Myanmar and Thailand and is also empanelled by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs. Moa was on the panel of judges for Asia Voice Independent Music Awards 2010, Malaysia and the Chief Judge for the Nokia Lords of Music North East contest in February 2011 organised by Reliance Big FM. Keith Wallang Keith, founder member of Mojo – the North East’s most iconic blues band, is also the CEO of Springboard Surprises, a specialist communications firm working with artists, musicians, film-makers etc. undertaking Event Production, Licensing, Music Production, Artist Management etc. Formed in 1994, Springboard Surprises has played a fundamental role in the arts & entertainment industry in the region and either produced, promoted, managed or
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done production for some memorable events such as the annual Roots Festival Tour through the North East region of India, the Guinness World Record for the Largest Drum Ensemble in 2006, the annual Meghalaya Autumn Festival, the annual Bob Marley Tribute Festival as well as huge concerts by Sepultura, Air Supply, Firehouse and MLTR. Timothy Aonok Timothy Aonok is a renowned bass player and dedicated musician. His weapon of choice is the Electric Bass and also handles vocals on occasion. For the last 15 years, he has been part of Nagaland’s most well-known bands and is regarded as one of the most talented musicians the state has produced. Some of the acts he has been associated with are: Hedonic (1999-2000) Native Colors (2001-2004) Native Rising (2005-2011) Divine Connection (2012-2013) Quantum Art (2014-present) Menang Jamir Menang Jamir is the co-founder of M&M MediaWorks, an organization promoting the talents of the younger generation through videography in the fields of music, dance & performing arts. They have so far produced, directed and edited many music videos and a dance album and were also the official videography partners for Naga’s Next Top Model, 2013. M&M MediaWorks received the award for ‘Best Producer’ during the 4th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland and currently handles videography and editing for ‘Backyard Buzz’ – a monthly TV serial about the music and musicians of Nagaland. A computer professional with vast experience in animation, digital filmmaking, motion graphics & VFX, Menang also does freelance work for different recording studios in Dimapur while carrying on with home-based work on music videos and other projects.
The Chief Guest along with the Divas, The Project Ensemble Band, Lemage Di Voci, Bethel Tsuzu, Deitho Thakro and Wabang Longkumer.
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he Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) culminated the 25 years of Miss Nagaland’s existence by introducing the Divas – celebrating women’s talent in song at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts, Jotsoma on December 7. Miss Nagaland 2012 Imlibenla Jamir welcomed the audience by quoting the qualities of a Diva – a strong woman with outstanding talent who exudes great style and personality, one who keeps her stride at all times with confidence faith and accomplishment, a role model who is above all a God fearing person. She also termed music as an integral part of our lives, which can heal, calm our minds and bring joy in our lives. Former chief secretary, Banuo Z. Jamir graced the occasion as chief guest. She exhorted that every woman should become a diva in any field of talent, not only in music. The upbeat opening performance by Miss Nagaland 2005, Tiarenla Jamir with River Deep Mountain High by Celine Dion ac-
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companied by live back up dancers and the Project Ensemble Band set the benchmark for the rest of the evening. Naga Idol 2011 runner up Tsapila Anar and Femina Miss India Diva Finalist Dr Abeny performed Unbreak my heart and I love you respectively. Keneiseno Terhuja rendered a powerful performance by Celine Dion. Guest Diva Bethel Tsuza performed Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman and one of the best songs of the evening was the ensemble of voices along with the fantastic piano played by Bethel Tsuza and the Divas performing Carole King’s You’ve got a friend. An important highlight of the event included the Broadway performance by Kekhrieseno Ringa, who also performed Whitney Houston’s Greatest Love of all. The audience also had
the magical experience of being transported back to the 60’s, the era of rock and roll through the songs of none other than the king himself, ‘Elvis Presley,’ performed by the Divas. Then, there was a mesmerizing Broadway performance by Kekhriesenuo Ringa with Girl in 14G. With Broadway still being a novelty in the State, the performance was a refreshing treat for the local audience in particular. The Project Ensemble Band made the event lively by their performance. Musicians assembled from different band consisting of Bendangwati on the drums, Sanen on the Keyboard, Akum on the bass and lead guitarist Temjenungsang. Naga Orpheus hunt 2012 Wapang Longkumer honoured the Naga Beauty Queens with a power-
ful performance. Guest Appearance Diethozo Thakhro closed the event with You Raise me up performing with the Legame Di Voci Choir and the Divas. Music with a difference, a different concept – first of its kind and Superb was the comment provided by the audience and well-wishers, according to a press release from Asenla Longkumer, BASN president. The concept behind the event was to promote upcoming women talents in the music arena, the release said. Keeping up with the BASN objective of promoting talents in various fields, the concept was introduced and the divas were selected according to their poise, personality and talent, the BASN president said. “There are many talents in Nagaland untapped and it is our goal to promote them...We Nagas have the habit of preferring everything foreign but what we should understand is talent, ideas and creativity is readily available in Nagaland and its time we make use of them by supporting and promoting them.”
Rajya Sabha members find reality Shillong Chamber Choir shows, 'Bigg Boss' indecent performs in Nagaland
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ajya Sabha members feel reality shows like "Bigg Boss" are against Indian values, and urged the information and broadcasting ministry to take action. In a question to the information and broadcasting minister, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Vishambhar Prasad Nishad said: "There is one show which has cameras filming women bathing in open, in another show, 'Man v/s Wild', there is a man eating insects. Have you taken any action against them?" "There are shows which are against morals.. they show multiple marriages, indecency, violence ... Is there any evaluation of its bad effects on common people and children?" he asked. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said the "definition of morals, what is worth watching, what is not worth watching, the definition is different for every area, society and family. Government only gives a broad outline". "If someone violated the
content code, we take action. There is also a number which is flashed at the bottom of the screen for those who have any complaint on the content," he said. However, several other members also had problems with the reality shows. Congress' Vijaylaxmi Sadho hit out at reality show "Bigg Boss", saying: "Every day, bad things are shown in the show 'Bigg Boss'. What is the government doing about it." Republican Party of India leader Ramdas Athawale went on to say that there should be good social and political discussions on shows like "Bigg Boss". "Once they had called me to 'Bigg Boss' as well, but my name was later withdrawn... There is need to
have some control on the reality shows. There must be some social and political discussions (in the shows)." Senior Congress leader Karan Singh was also of similar opinion. "I do not watch these shows, but at times when we see it by mistake... there is lot of indecency. Young girls are made to dance, which is against our culture." Responding to the comments, Rathore said the government does not want to impinge on freedom of expression. "Because there are a number of channels, there is undoubtedly a race to attract as many eyeballs as possible. Therefore, most of these channels, no doubt, are walking a very thin line and working in that grey area.
Biggest surprise in my career is that I have a career: Stefani
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her career was that she even has a career as she was just a normal girl in a music band, reported E!Online. "I was just this girl from Orange County who was in a band with my friends.
Then they kept letting me do more and more and more. The biggest surprise in my career is that I have a career," she said. The singer recently collaborated with MasterCard for their Priceless Surprises campaign.
"However, there is freedom of expression. Therefore, the government does not want to impinge on the freedom of expression. Keeping in mind the morality, keeping in mind the decency, keeping in mind the various levels of acceptance on television, certain guidelines have been issued. "What the ministry can say is that yes, we will issue advisories and we will also take into account any complaint that comes," Rathore said. The minister also said that during the last one year 40,000 complaints have been received, of which action has been taken in 1,500 cases. He said broadcasters have committed themselves to self-regulation and the government does not want to infringe upon freedom of expression but can act based on complaints received.
Bangalore boy nominated for the prestigious Grammy angalore based musiB cian Ricky Kej has been nominated for the presti-
gious Grammy awards for his album Winds of Samsara in the Best New Age Album of The Year category for 2015. The album in question happens to be collaboration with flutist Wouter Kellerman from South Africa. Kej, a true wizard of the keyboard has become the first Indian to be nominated in the category. Winds of Samsara is apparently about themes of peace and positivity that spins "together forwardmoving harmony, progressive composition, and technical prowess with a verve and passion never before attempted in the New Age genre", says the official website.
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hillong Chamber Choir (SCC), regarded as the most popular and highly acclaimed choir not only in the North East, but the entire country after winning India’s Got Talent 2010, captivated the people of Nagaland with their varied and melodious songs on December 9 at Regional Centre of excellence for Music and Performing Arts, Jotsoma. At the concert, AH Scott Lyngdoh, founder and Director of SCC and father of the famous pianist Neil Nongkynrih pointed out
the fights and sufferings of Naga people, however, he said the suffering was not in vain as it brought a new dawn for the Naga people. He described the Hornbill Festival as a great event which would open an economic opportunity. Lyngdoh is former Finance as well as Home Minister of Meghalaya and presently the chairman of Meghalaya Law Commission. He was also the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima during 1964-65. Earlier, O Nagaland,
a song written and composed exclusively for Nagaland by Neil Nongkynrih was sung together with the audience. Wellknown local choir led by Ameü Üsoü Zao, who was inspired by her father Lt. Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsoü staged the first part of the performance. The choir was formed in 2012 comprising members from different churches. They presented three numbers along with their official pianist Neikhrieo Üsoü. DIPR
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Robbie Williams has vowed to quit music to become a mechanic in Germany because he has become ''bored'' of music and now wants a ''proper job.''
on his official channel, he explained: ''I love you Germany; always have and I always will. I want to do something different that involves living with you and in you. For the first time in my life I want a job, a proper job. I'm a daddy now and I feel as though it's only right that I have one.'' The 'Candy' crooner revealed he also considered becoming a professional soccer player when
thinking of a new profession, but decided working with cars would be the best role for him so urged German mechanics to get in touch. He added: ''And I've been thinking about my options about what my job could be and I thought soccer in Germany maybe, and then no I'm too old ...and then I thought to myself, Germany's got amazing cars. Give me a call.''
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ADeLAiDe, December 10 (AgencieS): The India bowlers showed no improvement in the first Test as centuries from commanding Michael Clarke and Steven Smith lifted Australia to an imposing 517/7 on a day where only 30.4 overs could be bowled because of four interruptions (three due to rain and one due to bad light) at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. After taking three quick wickets late on day one with the second new ball, India had clawed their way back into the match to some extent but needed to carry that momentum into day two. However, the bowlers - taking no credit away from Clarke and Smith - continued to bowl short just like they did on Tuesday and when they kept it full they overdid it, the result of which was a flurry of drives at will from the New South Wales pair. There was a lot of speculation as to whether Clarke, who had retired on 60 on account of a back injury, would be able to bat again and if he did, whether he will be able to go on without further trouble. The Australian captain put all speculation to rest by striding out at the start of play with Smith and hitting Ishant Sharma for four off his fifth ball faced. There was some momentary discomfort now and then, especially when Clarke was bowled short at, but as the game went on he batted like the twinkle-toed batsman of old. Smith, who resumed his innings on 72, started from where he had left off. Only 12.2 overs could be bowled in the first session and early lunch was taken following the first interruption with Australia scoring 51 runs in those overs. The second session was even shorter with just 1.5 overs possible but there was enough time for Smith to complete his fifth ton off 172 balls with a flick off the errant Varun Aaron for two. With the overcast conditions continuing to envelope the ground, both batsmen showed some urgency in the final session as 50 runs came in 7.3 overs. During
Twitter abuzz after Clarke's century
Australia's batsmen Michael Clarke, right, and Steve Smith take a break mid-wicket during the second day of their cricket test match in Adelaide, Australia on December 10. (AP Photo)
this period, Clarke got to his 28th hundred off 127 balls - seventh at the venue and seventh against India - in similar fashion as his partner had, flicking Aaron off his pads for a single. After the third hold-up, Smith and Clarke continued their good work and took the total past the 500-run mark. The first success of the day at last came for India when Clarke, after Smith was dropped by Ishant at deep
Pele leaves hospital, says illness was a 'scare'
Brazilian soccer great Pele gestures during a news conference at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil on December 9. (AP Photo)
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SAO PAULO, December 10 (AP): After going through a "scare" and spending time in intensive care because of a urinary tract infection, Brazilian soccer great Pele left the hospital Tuesday after a two-week stay. Doctors said the 74-year-old Pele will continue his recovery process at home and will need to rest for about a week. He will also need to undergo physiotherapy to recover some of the muscle mass that he lost during the time he spent in the hospital. "It was really a scare," Pele said in a news conference broadcast live on Brazilian television. "What happened was a surprise to me. I was worried, of course, but I never had any fears about dying." The three-time World Cup champion said he is doing fine and joked that he will be ready to play for
Brazil as one of the three over-23 players at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. "Thanks to God everything is fine now. I have recovered," Pele said. "I'm already preparing for the Olympics." Pele spent several days in an intensive care unit while undergoing hemodialysis to help support his only kidney. Doctors said Pele, who had one kidney removed when he was still a player, had to be more closely monitored because of how his body reacted to the infection, but his life was never in danger. Doctors denied that Pele was transferred to an intensive care unit because of signs of a generalized infection. They said the extra care was needed because there was excessive inflammation in his body caused by the infection, which is not uncommon, but he always responded well to the antibiotic treatment.
brief ScOreS Australia 517/7 in 120 overs at stumps on day two (Clarke 128, Smith 162*; Shami 2/120, Aaron 2/136; Karn 2/143) fine leg off the previous delivery, found Cheteshwar Pujara at square leg off the bowling of legspinner Karn Sharma. Clarke made 128 off 163 balls, hitting 18 fours. Four more balls were bowled before bad light brought the day to a close
with Smith (162 off 231 balls, 21x4s) and Mitchell Johnson at the crease. The fact that three Indian bowlers conceded in excess of 100 runs - Mohammed Shami (2/120), Aaron (2/136), Karn (2/143) - speaks how effective they were.
ADeLAiDe, December 10 (iAnS): The cricket community, led by Australian legends Shane Warne and Glenn Mcgrath, were quick to heap praise on Michael Clarke for his superb hundred (128), braving an excruciating back spasm, against India on day two of the first Test here Wednesday. The Australian skipper battled pain and initially struggled with body movement due to a back spasm but went onto score his 21st Test century before getting caught by Cheteshwar Pujara off spinner Karn Sharma. Clarke was batting on 60 Tuesday when he swayed away to avoid a short ball from Indian pacer Ishant Sharma and immediately grimaced in pain. He temporarily retired hurt, but took injections and came back to bat. "Well played buddy, awesome 100 @MClarke23 !!!!?," Shane Warne wrote on tweeter Wednesday. "An amazing hundred by @MClarke23 Hampered by his back but still has the class to adapt his game #AUSvIND," Glenn McGrath tweeted. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also lauded Clarke's efforts. "Can't think of a better way to say Goodbye to your friend than scoring 128 @MClarke23 #AUSvIND #RIPHughesy." Actor Rahul Bose and senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai took to twitter saying it was both physically and psychologically a brave knock. "A physically and psychologically brave knock. Well done, Michael Clarke. #centur y #champion #AUSvIND," wrote Bose on his twitter handle. Sardesai said it was a result of the blessings of Phillip Hughes (who died Nov 27, after being hit by a bouncer). "Michael Clarke: you deserve this one. You are blessed by your little brother above. Good on you mate!" tweeted Sardesai. Australia finished the second say on a strong position, posting 517 for seven.
Kobe Bryant scores 32 as Lakers hold off Kings
LOS AngeLeS, December 10 (AfP): Kobe Bryant, closing in on Michael Jordan for third on the NBA`s all-time scoring list, scored 32 points on Tuesday to help the Los Angeles lakers to a 98-95 NBA victory over Sacramento. Bryant scored 21 points in the second half, including a breakaway dunk and a three-pointer that knotted the score at 92-92 with less than four minutes to play. Jordan Hill`s layup put Los Angeles up 94-93 with 1:39 remaining. The Kings regained the lead with a basket from Darren Collison, but Bryant drained two free throws to give the Lakers a 96-95 lead. Bryant wrapped up the scoring with two more free throws and Sacramento`s Nik Stauskas then bounced a three-point attempt off the rim to end the Kings` challenge. Although the lakers are enduring a tough season, Bryant came into the game averaging an league-leading 25.2 points per game, although he`s shooting a career-worst 38.9 percent from the field. "I`m sometimes just shaking my head on how he can continue to go out there and deliver," Lakers coach Byron Scott said of the 36-year-old workhorse. Bryant now needs 31 points to pass Jordan, with
Sarita Devi finally gets her Asian Games bronze medal
new DeLhi, December 10 (PTi): Boxer Sarita Devi on Wednesday finally received her Asian Games bronze medal which she had refused at the victory ceremony in Incheon under controversial circumstances with the Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta presenting it to her here. Mehta presented the medal to the Manipuri
boxer at the IOA Headquarters. "L Sarita Devi, bronze medal winner in boxing 60kg weight category in 17th Asian Games 2014 held in Incheon, Korea received her medal in New Delhi. The Secretary General, Indian Olympic Association Rajeev Mehta handed over the medal to her in the office of the IOA in New Delhi," the IOA said in a statement.
Sarita was provisionally suspended by the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) after she refused to accept her medal following a controversial semifinal loss in the Asian Games. The AIBA is yet to take a final call on the quantum of Sarita's punishment but Dr Wu has already made it clear that her career is "as good as over" despite tendering an unconditional apology for her actions. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has written a letter to the AIBA to revoke the provisional suspension on Sarita, considering her humble background and her earlier track record of good behaviour. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has also extended support to Sarita while urging the people, the government and sports bodies to work for Sarita's cause. Mehta said that the IOA has also written a letter to the AIBA to take a lenient view on Sarita. "I had a lengthy discussion with Sarita today and I told her the IOA is behind her. We have also written a letter to the AIBA to take a lenient view on her," he said.
NE United ends ISL campaign with a draw against Mumbai City
gUwAhATi, December 10 (AgencieS): NorthEast United FC hold Mumbai City FC 1-1 to finish at the bottom of the league table. The hosts took the lead from Koke’s penalty goal in the first half. The visitors restored parity with Sushil Kumar Singh’s in the dying moments of the match. Both the teams wasted series of opportunities. The last game of the group stage of Hero Indian Super League featured hosts NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC. The game was inconsequential as the semi finalists were already decided. Both the teams started the game on a positive note. NorthEast United dominated the initial proceedings. Peter Reid made two changes in his winning combination, introducing Sushil Kumar Singh and
Raju Gaikwad in place of Nicolas Anelka and Syed Rahim Nabi. The Indian strikers never looked intimidating in front of the goal. Ricki Herbert on the other hand brought in Koke in the starting lineup which increased the flair in their attack force. In the 33rd minute Tomas Josl made a superb run down the left flank. He entered the penalty box but was brought down by Deepak Mondal. Penalty was awarded and Koke converted from the spot. Minutes later Durga Boro got a golden opportunity to increase their lead, but missed it. Peter Reid surprisingly replaced Subrata Pal in the beginning of the second half and gave Portuguese goalkeeper his maiden appearance in the Indian Super League. Mumbai City FC looked more positive in
the second half with a genuine intent to restore parity. In the 65th minute Abhishek Yadav got a very good opportunity but Rehenesh TP as usual brilliant under the woodwork. He pulled off yet another fantastic save. Mumbai City FC finally equalized through Sushil Kumar Singh’s header in the 84th minute. The final moments of the match turned out to be the most exciting part of the game as Nadong Bhutia and Massamba Lou Samba missed two sitters each on either side. The final match of the group stages turned out to be an exciting encounter. A total of 121 goals were scored. NorthEast United FC ended their campaign with 15 points and finished at the rock bottom of the league table. Mumbai City FC finished with 16 points a place above NorthEast.
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, looks to shoot as he is pressured by Sacramento Kings' Ben McLemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, December 9, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
32,292 career points, for third place on the NBA`s all-time scoring list. Only Kareem AbdulJabbar with 38,387 and Karl Malone with 36,928, scored more in their careers. The Lakers visit reigning NBA champions San Antonio on Friday and Minnesota on Sunday. Bryant and most of his Lakers team-mates
donned black "I can`t breathe" T-shirts for pregame warm-ups, following other NBA players who with similar gestures this week have backed the protests over the lack of charges in the death of Eric Garner. Garner, a black father of six suspected of selling untaxed cigarettes who was killed in a chokehold by police in New York in July.
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