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Buddha’s teachings answer to world’s turmoil: PM [ PAGE 8]

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Students urged to grow up as peace loving citizens [ PAGE 2]

CSK beat RCB by 24 runs [ PAGE 12]

Violence & unequal participation afflicting indigenous women in NE

reflections

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NMA appeals for ceasefire between NSCN (K) & GoI

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DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (MExN): The Naga Mothers Association (NMA) has expressed concern at the rising incidents of armed violence in various parts of Nagaland and neighbouring states. A press note from the NMA appealed to the NSCN (K) to “reconsider and extend its Ceasefire with the Government of India in the interest of the people and the craving for lasting peace in our lands, irrespective of borders.” The NMA also appealed to the Government of India to “initiate extension of the hard earned Ceasefire with the NSCN (K) in the interest of the people and peace in our Naga areas across boundaries.” As mothers, the NMA expressed pain at the loss of lives and appealed to both sides to “rethink and immediately initiate reviving and extending the Ceasefire in the interest of the people, it’s women and children.”

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Children are seen enjoying a game of hopscotch at njauna, the last village of Peren district bordering Manipur. njauna is located around 40 kilometers away from Tening and has 60 families. The village, though lacking in development, is distinguished for its harmonial coexistence amongst the Baptist, Catholic and Heraka believers. (Morung Photo)

35% children have poor lung health in India KolKATA, MAY 4 (IANS):Around 35 percent of school going children in India suffer from poor lung health with pollution being one of the major factors in determining lung health in children, a survey revealed on Monday. The nationwide survey was carried out on 2000 children aged nine to 15 years. Conducted by the HEAL Foundation, it was aimed at mapping the effects of air pollution on breathing capacity of young children. “Around 35 percent school going children in India suffer from poor lung health confirming the worst fears due to

rising air pollution and deteriorating air quality,” Manjari Chandra, representative of the foundation, said. She said children in the national capital are the worst affected with a total of 40 percent in the “poor” and “bad” zone in the test. Parthasarthi Bhattacharya, director of the Institute of Pulmocare and Research, said preliminary results point to the bad situation in India for children’s lung health. Citing reports, he said lung capacity of Indians is 30 percent lower than that of Westerners.

Violence against women and the prevention of women in participating in decision making process are two major issues facing indigenous women in the North East (NE), points out a recent report from the Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) Foundation. The report entitled ‘Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Challenges North East India 2015’ was published by the AIPP with financial assistance from the European Union’s European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). Despite having some of the best gender indicators in India, violence against women in the NE is still widespread, observed the report. It said that violence within and outside the community is a serious issue, as women are targets. Within the communities and the families, women suffer from patriarchal attitudes towards their ‘subordinate roles.’ The AIPP stated that the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act 2005 “contrary to popular expectation and official claim” has not been well implemented in any state of the NE. The main problem areas identified are the absence of, or lack of awareness and insensitivity among different stakeholders notified under the act, as well as proper budgetary allocations. In Nagaland, it in-

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‘Pursue border issue based on historical perspective’

DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (MExN): The United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) today resolved to abstain in the Supreme Court hearing as witnesses with regard to the interstate boundary demarcation issue between the states of Nagaland and Assam. This was resolved in a public meeting on May 4 in Dimapur. A press note from the UNTABA informed that this stance has been taken to enable the Government of Nagaland to pursue the issue at the political level based on the historical perspective including various political agreements made between the people of Nagaland and the Government of India. Until the interstate boundary is demarcated based on historical per-

spective, the Government of Nagaland should implement the interim agreement of 1972 by not allowing illegal settlements of hundreds of villages/townships, tea estates, roads and Border Out Posts (BoP) in concerned reserved forests, demanded UNTABA. It further urged that all the reserved forests mentioned in the 12th & 13th point of the 16 point agreement including the forests that were included in the Naga Hills Forests through notifications in the year 1867 and 1875, should be included in the pursuance for final inter-state boundary demarcation. The UNTABA then called upon the Nagaland government to immediately ascertain the list of illegal

settlements of people including Tea Estates, Assam Police Border outposts, and other establishment in the reserved forests w.e.f. 1972 Interim Agreements till date and pursue for immediate eviction. The public meeting also discussed recurring tensions along the Assam Nagaland border and condemned the “arbitrary eviction drive against the Naga inhabitants by the administration of the bordering/ neighboring district of Assam.” It further condemned the “dormant attitude” of Nagaland state’s administrative machineries in failing to provide security to its people and its inability to enforce the terms of the interim agreements with its counterpart.

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CM condemns ambush on AR troops

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DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (MExN): Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju today and requested that the Government of India insist on the NSCN (K) to reconsider their stand and extend the Ceasefire Agreement. A press note from the Chief Minister’s Office stated that only through dialogue and negotiation would permanent settlement and peace be brought to Naga society. An emergency Cabinet meeting was also held at CMO on May 4 to deliberate on Sunday’s Ambush in Tobu, where eight security personnel and one gunman were killed. The Cabinet expressed concern over the incident that took place in spite of its appeal issued earlier to maintain the ceasefire. It further stated that killings cannot bring about solution to the prolonged Naga political problem and appealed to all concerned to desist from violence.

UNLFW claim responsibility

GUWAHATI, MAY 4 (TNN): The newly floated conglomerate of four militant outfits of the North East – NSCN (K), ULFA (I), NDFB (S) and Kamatapur Liberation Organization - has claimed responsibility for killing eight jawans in Nagaland’s Mon district in the Sunday ambush. The new common platform has been named United Liberation Front of West South East Asia (UNLFW). It was formed last month in Myanmar. This joint force is headed by chairman of NSCN (K), SS Khaplang. Central intelligence agencies earlier had information that apart from these four outfits, the new platform also included as many as six Meitei outfits of Manipur. A copy of the declaration of the new platform sent to TOI by ULFA (I) leader Paresh Baruah, however, states that only the four outfits are the members of UNLFW. Assam Police additional director general (SB) Pallab Bhattacharya said coming together of these four groups is a major concern for security forces. Act of cowardice: Governor Nagaland state Governor, PB Acharya further termed the act as “extreme cowardice” and stated that the “innocent soldiers were killed in an ambush when they had gone to fetch water and not in a combat.” He further said that violence has no place in a democracy and added that the Government

would initiate the strictest action within the provisions of the law. Peace process will be affected: Rijiju Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju today said the violation of the ceasefire agreement by NSCN will affect the peace process in the region.

The government has taken serious note of the killings of seven Assam Rifles personnel and one Territorial Army jawan and the security forces will react accordingly, Minister of State for Home Rijiju said. “The killing of eight Assam Rifles and paramilitary forces personnel is very unfortunate. I condemn the incident. With such incidents the peace process in the region will be affected,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event to celebrate Buddh Poornima. He said the government has appealed to NSCN and talks are on with them for bringing peace in the region and hoped such a dialogue yields good results. “NSCN is doing ceasefire abrogation which is not good. We want that peace prevails in the region and good results should come out of the peace dialogue currently on there. We take serious note of the incident from the security point of view. The security forces will react accordingly,” he said. Related news on page 5

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DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome (IAS) with HSLC and HSSLC toppers of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on May 4.

ing honour and glory to the school, the chairman of the school, Rev. Fr. P.J Thomas also expressed his happiness for making the history of the school by securing first rank in HSSLC result. He also expressed gratitude

to the parents for the faith and trust they have in the school, Rev. Fr. C.K Sunil, the former principal of the school for guiding the students and the teachers for their hard work. The principal of the

school, Rev. Fr. Philip gave a welcome address, Sr. Carol, headmistress invoked God’s blessings before starting the programme. The occasion was graced with the presence of parents, students, teachers

MoN, MAy 4 (DIPR): In connection with proposed Governor’s visit to Mon, district administration has organized a mass social work at Mon town on May 4. Despite unpleasant weather, people turn up to clean their surrounding compound, neighborhood, nallahs, foot paths, etc to keep the town neat and clean. The ADC Mon and SDO Civil, Mon took the over all in charge of the mass social work. Total 22 Government officers were deployed to supervise and mobilize the 11 wards of the town. The Government employees, the NGOs, Educational Institutions, Business Establishments, and the public of Mon town participated in the social work. The work will begins at 6:00 am and culminate at 9:00 am.

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MoN, MAy 4 (DIPR): The Deputy Commissioner Mon, Honje Konyak has convened an emergency meeting of the Police, Village Guard and Administration at his residence to take stock of the situation related to the ambushed on Army Personnel. DC also called for another security coordination meeting on May 15. The Village Guard of all the Villages particularly of Tobu subdivision has been alert to assist the security force and the Police in carrying out the operation and at the same time to ensure that such incident is not reported in any civilian areas. The DC and SP Mon have left to visit the spot. The Deputy Commissioner Mon, has condemned the barbaric act perpetrated against 23rd AR at Changlangshu village area where precious lives of innocent Jawans have been reportedly lost which detail report are yet to be ascertain.

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KohIMA, MAy 4 (MExN): The District Education, Kohima has informed all the head of institutions under Kohima district to collect the Pre-matric Minority Scholarship for the session 2015-16 during office hours from May 11-15. Printed non-judicial stamp paper for parents income will be issued along with the scholarship form from District Education office, Kohima and the respective Sub-Divisional Education office of Kohima, Chiephobozou/Tseminyu. Students of classes 9 and 10 will apply for the scholarship online through the dedicated scholarship portal under URL. Application forms for students shall be made available in the respective schools in the 2nd week of May 2015 and no individual students or parents shall be entertained in the office. This was stated in a release issued by K. Mary Dziivichii, DEO Kohima.

JE mass campaign continues

KohIMA, MAy 4 (MExN): Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kohima along with District Health society, Kohima notifies to the Community that the on-going Japanese Encephalitis Campaign will continue in all the wards. The Chief Medical Officer, Kohima urges the Panchayats, Public and Parents to vaccinate their children aged 1 to 15 years during the ward campaign. It may be mentioned that during the school campaign, over 50515 students were vaccinated covering a total of 95 schools in Kohima as of 3rd May 2015. The Chief Medical Officer has also conveyed gratitude to all the school authority, communities, wards and parents for their co-operation during the campaign.

(Left) A digester gas made out of a rubber tubes and a canister and (Right): Furniture, carry bags and containers made out of newspaper displayed during an exhibition on reprocessing waste resources organised by Signal Phom Baptist Church Youth Department on May 3.

NTC appeal on issuance of certificates DIMAPUR, MAy 4 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council has appeal to citizens to extend all possible cooperation and hold collective responsibility towards the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur for its prompt and decisive steps taken to curb anomalies involved in the process of obtaining various certificates including indigenous inhabitant certificates. Chairman, Media Cell

& Secretary, I&P, NTC Theja Therieh, while appreciating the DC for this noble exercise said, “despite having various protective laws to safeguard the interest of the bonafide indigenous inhabitants of the State, there are flows at all levels coupling with insincerity and callousness on the part of the law enforcing agencies and field executives.” The NTC urges the lawmakers and law enforcing

DIMAPUR, MAy 4 (MExN): Regional Youth Association (RYA) from May 2 has started the counseling programme at the Branch Office situated in Notun Bosti (Ao-Khel), Dimapur for free higher education in Nagaland and Meghalaya where 500 poor and meritorious students will be selected on merit basis. The registration of the applicant will be from May 4 to 10. The students are requested to collect registration forms from the branch office and submit with their details or fill up a standard form and send it to the email ad-

dress: regionalyouth99@ gmail.com A press note stated that recently, Regional Youth Association and Minority Students Welfare Association have signed a MoU regarding the scheme named Free Higher Education, based on which Minority Students Welfare Association will also help the Regional Youth Association for collecting meritorious and poor students across the North-Eastern States of India. Fu r t h e r D e t a i l s Contact: 08399862067 / 08575680259 or 24 hrs helpline No. 07035507774.

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Wgratitude and thanks to each and everyone

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who stood by us from far and near through constant prayers, financial and material support and the solidarity extended to us with love and concern during the illness and untimely demise of our beloved Mazui Iheilung, the youngest child of Lt. Ngimraing Iheilung and Lt. Lungsileule Iheilung who left us for his Heavenly abode on 26th April 2015 to be with the Lord. We express our special thanks and gratitude to:

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2015). Four students in HSLC result achieved highest marks in Mathematics, Book Keeping, Introductory Information Technology and Hindi, and one student in Biology in HSSLC result.

agencies to take notice of the prevailing situation, “read the law with all seriousness, and enforce the laws to realize its objectives and give benefits to the rightful citizens.” Particularly, referring to issuance of certificates of ST or Indigenous Inhabitant certificates, the NTC has urged upon the GBs and VCCs to take on the responsibility of thorough verification of the ante-

cedents of the individual concerned, append their signature, seal to genuine candidates only and refrain from issuing bogus certificates. NTC further stated that due to fake/bogus certificates being issued, there are instances of jobs and privileges being hijacked by outsiders and floating population depriving the bonafide citizens of the State.

DIMAPUR, MAy 4 (MExN): District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Dimapur in collaboration with District Administration, Police Commissionerate and CHILDLINE, Dimapur is organising ‘Sensitization Programme on Child Rights at Niuland Block, Dimapur’ on May 6 at ADC Conference Hall, Niuland. Kesonyu Yhome, IAS Deputy Commissioner & Chairman CHILDLINE advisory Board (CAB), Dimapur, will deliver Keynote Address. The following presentations will be included: Village level Child Protection and Role of DCPU by State Child Protection Society, Kohima; Children in Conflict with Law and the Role of Police/SJPU by Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone II Dimapur; Children in need of Care and Protection by CHILDLINE Dimapur. Interaction and question hour from participants

will follow the presentations. The stakeholders and participants of the programme are District administration/Admin Niuland; Police Department; DCPU team; CHILDLINE team; Village Council Chairman, Secretary and GB of each village of Niuland Area; Medical Officer/Representative from health Dept, Niuland; CDPO Niuland; Village Child Protection Committee of each village; Head/ Teacher each from both Private and Government Schools, Niuland Area; Church Leaders/pastor/women leader/youth Leader/Child education director of Niuland area; Women Organizations/ Women Hoho; and Youth Bodies/Org. For further information Contact: Pikato DCPO @ +919856628130 or Lozua kape Centre coordinator CHILDLINE Dimapur @ +919615297709.

Counseling prog for Workshop on dev of 2-year teacher edu curriculum er Education (NCTE), all h I M A , M Ay 4 resource person for the deliver keynote address. The inaugural function institutions offering B.Ed. free higher education Ko (MExN): The department workshop. The inaugural pro- will be chaired by Dr. Lung- Courses affiliated under of education, Nagaland

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and staff of Holy Cross Hr Secondary school. Altogether, 8 students have made up in top 20 position in HSLC 2015 including 1st Rank holder and one topper each in Science and Commerce stream (HSSLC

Child Rights sensitisation prog in Niuland on May 6

People participate in the mass social work despite unpleasant weather at Mon town on May 4. (DIPR Photo)

DC Mon convenes security co-ordination meeting

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HSLC and HSSLC toppers of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Dimapur felicitated

DIMAPUR, MAy 4 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome (IAS) on May 4 felicitated HSLC and HSSLC toppers of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur as chief guest in a felicitation programme held at the school auditorium. Encouraging the students at the felicitation programme, DC Dimapur shared that success is not measured by the degree of education one holds but how one keeps fighting. The chief guest expressed that one cannot expect all students to become doctors or engineers, however DC Dimapur appealed the students to grow up as peace loving and responsible citizens in society and the school to continue in their effort to produce principled students. Congratulating the successful student for bring-

1) The Honourable Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. T. R. Zeliang and his lady wife 2) Dr. Sentemeren, Dr. Lulu, Doctors and Nurses of ICU Naga Hospital Authority Kohima 3) Doctors and Nurses of Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals Kolkata 4) Doctors & Nurses C.H.C Peren 5) Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church 6) Peren Town Local Baptist Church 7) Zeme Baptist Church Kohima

We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you individually for bringing solace and peace at this hour of pain and sorrow. We pray that our almighty God will bless you all with His choicest blessings abundantly. Beloved Wife, Children, Nieces, Nephews, In-laws, Brothers & Sisters.

University and the State College of Teacher Education (SCET), Kohima are jointly organizing a three day workshop on “Development of 2 Year Teacher Education Curriculum” from May 5 to 7 at the SCTE, Kohima. Prof. S.K. Yadav, consultant, NCTE will be the

gramme of the workshop will start from 10:00 AM on May 5 with Prof. B. K. Konwar, vice chancellor Nagaland University as the chief guest and C. Khalong Ao, director higher education as the guest of honour. Prof. S.K. Yadav, former head, department of teacher education, NCERT will

JYK&G imposes ban KohIMA, MAy 4 (MExN): The office of the Joint Youth Kijümetouma and Gariphema (JYK&G) has informed the public that a total ban is imposed on the usage of electrical appliances such as battery and generators, poisonous chemicals and explosives for fishing at Dzüü River in the jurisdiction of the Kijümetouma and Gariphema village. Defaulters will be penalized and heavy fine imposed in accordance with the resolution of the JYK&G. This was informed in a press release issued by JYK&G Jt. Secy, Kezhangulie Kere.

sang Zeliang, HoD department of Education, NU while welcome address will be delivered by Dr. Bendangyapangla, principalin-charge, SCTE, Kohima. It may be mentioned that in line with reforms in teacher education programmes initiated by the National Council of Teach-

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Nagaland University are gearing up to start the 2 year B.Ed. Degree programme from the next academic session. In addition, SCTE, Kohima and the department of education, Nagaland University are also in preparation to offer 2 year M.Ed programme.

State level workshop on maths & science in Kohima

CMA new executive council

The 16th conference of Chuchuyimlang Theological Association was held at Chuchuyimlang village from May 1-3, 2015 with Dr. Bendangjungshi speaking on the topic, "dialogue between faith and culture" and C Bendangonen Jamir spoke on “the use of imagination KohIMA, MAy 4 (MExN): and rhetoric in Preaching.”

The Chakhesang Mothers’ Association (CMA) during its 6th triennial general session at Phek Town Hall has announced new team of executive council for the tenure 2015-18. PresidentZaposhelu Venuh, vice president- Zhonielu Tunyi and Nuyielu Shijoh, general secretary- Wechete-u Khape, joint secretary- Ruyivolu Rhakho, treasurer- Vekuvolu Rhakho and publicity & information secretary- Neikope-u Kapfo. This was stated in a release issued by Vechulo-u Kanuo, convenor, nomination committee.

KohIMA, MAy 4 (MExN): A two day state level workshop on mathematics & science under the theme “Learn Maths & Science joyfully” will take place from May 7 to 8 at SCERT conference hall, Kohima. The inaugural function will take place on May 7 at 10:00 AM with chief secretary Pankaj Kumar, IAS as the chief guest and F.P. Solo, commissioner & secretary for SCERT and DSE Nagaland as the guest of honour. SCERT director Vipralhou Kesiezie will chair the function while keynote address will be delivered by Thungchibemo Lotha. The function will be followed by session 1 where presentation will be made by Medoze-ii, co-ordinator PRATHAM, Nagaland and Dr. KA Sadat, principal, DIET, Hooghly, West Bengal. Session 2 will witness presentation

from Jane Roseline Yimchunger, Asst. Prof, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and Dr. Atul Mody, Assoc, Prof. (Retd). The programme for day two (May 8) will start from 9:00 AM. Presentation will be made by Dr. Vizovol Mekro, Assoc. Prof. Kohima Science College, Jotsoma. Group discussion will take place at 10:30 AM. The closing function has been scheduled at 2:00 PM with parliamentary secretary for SCERT Deo Nukhu as the chief guest. SCERT additional director Kezhalenuo Kesiezie will chair the function. The function will be marked by presentation reports on mathematics and science and concluding remarks by SCERT director Vipralhou Kesiezie. Vote of thanks will be proposed by Peter Phewhuo.

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Activists discuss negative impact of Maphithel Dam Our Correspondent Imphal | May 4

A discussion on the negative impacts of the controversial Mapithel Dam was held today at the Khuman Lampak Youth Hostel in Imphal East. The discourse was jointly organised by the Mapithel Dam Affected Villages Organisation (MDAVO) and JAC on Mapithel Dam Downstream & Affected People (JACMDD & AP).

'Tourism in NE can flourish in Buddhist sites' agartala/KohIMa/ Itanagar, May 4 (IanS): Tourism could flourish in the northeastern states due to the Buddhist sites in the region, Nagaland, Assam and Tripura Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya said on Monday. "The northeast being the gateway of India's 'Look East' policy, the region can be made a more effective tourism destination based on goodwill of the crores of followers of Lord Buddha in the region and the adjoining countries," Acharya said in a statement. "Without a single drop of blood, Buddha conquered the hearts of the people of the world. India is fortunate to have crores of his followers from neighbouring countries like Thailand, Korea, Bhutan and Japan," he said. Only 250 km out of the NE's 5,687 km outer perimeter touches India. The remaining 5,437 km represents international boundaries with China (1,300), Myanmar (1,643 km), Bhutan (516 km), Bangladesh (1,880 km) and Nepal (97 km). Paying rich tribute to Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, Acharya gave a call to spread the message of goodwill of Gautama Buddha, as the occasion is celebrated across the world as "Buddha Jayanti". The main functions of the Buddha Jayanti were being held at the Tawang Monastery in Arunahcal Pradesh's Tawang district. Built in 1681, it is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India and draws a large number of visitors and is an important centre for Buddhist learning and cultural studies. It was also observed across the NE region on Monday with prayer sessions in the various temples and monasteries, in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam and Tripura.Devotees thronged the Buddha temple at Polo grounds in Shillong, one of the oldest Buddha temples in the NE India.

The Mapithel Dam is located on the Thoubal river in Ukhrul district of Manipur. Human Rights Initiative, Manipur (HRI) secretary W Joykumar, deliberating in the discussion as a resource person, stated that despite heavy protests against the construction of Mapithel Dam, the Irrigation & Flood Control Department (IFCD) has started blocking the water flow of the Thoubal River and continuing the construction of the mega dam project, also known as Thoubal River multipurpose project. This mega dam is also known as Maphou Dam. He said so far some villages have been submerged, and several other villages that fell within the submergence area will soon face the same situation. The area of submergence and the dam site is inhabited mainly by people from the Kuki and Naga groups. Joykumar also expressed discontent over the Manipur Government

for its decision to continue construction of the dam despite heavy protests from those affected by the dam. The project has been undertaken by the IFCD, with assistance from the Central government. The Construction of the dam began in 1989. “The livelihood of the villagers residing within the submergence area has been pillaged,” the HRI leader regretted. He said livelihood of almost all the villagers depends on the Thoubal River where they mine sand and carry out fishing and farming. Joykumar said that now a vast forest land area will also be go under water soon due to the mega dam. “The attempt to deprive thousands of people of their existence is a destructive policy of the State Government,” the HRI secretary rued. He emphasized the need for launching a series of protests against the mega dam project to prevent the Government from continuing the construction work.

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guwahatI, May 4 (IanS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday expressed concern over the attacks on security forces by militant groups in the northeast region and asked the central government to take serious note of the menace. His comment came a day after eight security personnel were killed when NSCN-Khaplang militants triggered a powerful blast and ambushed a convoy of the Assam Rifles in Nagaland along the border with Myanmar. "It's a matter of concern and the central government must take it seriously. The development assumes significance as the militant groups have come together despite the differences they have," Gogoi said at a press conference. "The recent attack also implies that the northeast region is still not free from insurgency." The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction in March withdrew from the ceasefire talks with the central government and stepped up its attacks on security forces in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

Tawang festival ends Itanagar, May 4 (PtI): The 3-day Tawang Festival concluded to the beats of traditional music and soul-soothing Buddhist hymns, with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki gracing the occasion. The festival ended yesterday at Tawang, bordering China. Tuki hailed the people of the border district for keeping the tradition of peace and hospitality alive making the district one of the best sought after destinations for tourists, an official communique said here today. Assuring that the government would leave no stone unturned for development of the district, he appealed all to cooperate with the government in its initiatives and cited the ongoing hydro power project of the NHPC when implemented would witness unprecedented development including 24x7 electricity and employment for the youths.

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BEiJiNG/NEW DELHi, may 4 (rEutErs): General Motors (GM.N) aims to grab at least 5 percent market share in India within the next decade, as it sees that market overtaking Japan as the world’s third biggest with projected annual sales of 8 million vehicles by 2025. The Detroit carmaker, which is losing money in India even after 18 years there, will unleash a product blitz aimed at reviving sagging sales, and will make India a new global manufacturing and export hub, taking some of the strain off South Korea, where labour costs have ballooned in recent years. As part of a strategic plan due to be announced later this year, GM will launch newly designed subcompact cars into India, where buyers are shifting from no-frills econo-cars to models offering more room and functionality. “India may be the last big white sheet of paper in the automotive industry,” Stefan Jacoby, GM’s chief of international operations, told Reuters in a recent interview. India’s autos market has been steady for the past few years, with annual sales of just above 3 million vehicles, but Jacoby sees that changing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took office

last year, vowing to reboot Asia’s third-largest economy. “India has gained back confidence,” especially after Modi’s election, said the 57-year-old, who joined GM from Volvo Cars in 2013. “We’re pretty optimistic. We see growth potential in India, and believe there’s a good opportunity for the Chevrolet brand to take share in this market. There’s more prosperity and buying power. Vehicles selling for $5,000-$8,000 will more and more disappear in India.” The gradual pivot to India mirrors moves by Ford Motor (F.N) and Nissan Motor (7201.T) to modify their strategies to give them the ability to ramp up exports from India.

South Korea has for years been a low-cost export hub for GM, producing close to a fifth of its global output. But labour costs have risen by nearly half in just five years, pushing it into a high-cost bracket along with Japan. “We have no concrete plans to close factories (in South Korea),” Jacoby said, but, to remain competitive, GM Korea mst find ways to “drive efficiencies over time.” GM’s Korean factories last year produced about 630,000 vehicles, but a capacity utilisation rate of around 75 percent is too low to be profitable, analysts say. GM began rationalizing its Korean operations a few years ago, but the company “needs to face reality in Korea,” Jacoby said, noting that the power of the labour unions is a “huge challenge” for GM and, more broadly, an issue for South Korea’s competitiveness. IHS forecasts GM production in South Korea will slide by more than a third to 365,000 cars a year by 2025.

Korea Move? Under Jacoby, GM has been realigning its global manufacturing operations to squeeze out better profits. It has shuttered plants in Australia and Indonesia and is to scale down operations in Thailand. “India’s going to become a key global production and export hub for GM,” said James Chao, Shanghai-based Asia-Pacific managing director at industry consultant IHS Automotive, noting India will partially replace South Korea as GM’s key Asian export base.

year by 2025. GM lost 38.5 billion rupees ($604 million) in India in the year to March, according to a company filing with the corporate affairs ministry. GM said it would not comment on its financials. Capitalizing on relatively low labour costs, GM hopes India will “export approximately 30 percent of (its) production,” Jacoby said. That would mean GM aiming to ship around 170,000 cars a year to Southeast Asia, Latin America and elsewhere by 2025. It began exporting out of India last September, and shipped just 2,154 vehicles by end-March. The targets also suggest GM will have to more than double production capacity in India to 570,000 cars a year, from the 282,000 car annual capacity it currently has at assembly plants in Halol and Talegaon. With the new for-India models, Jacoby said GM plans to significantly boost the ratio of components made and bought locally to around 70 percent of the overall component content - making the cars more affordable. GM already plans to launch two “image building” models into India: the Trailblazer SUV due in the second half of this year, and the Spin multi-purpose van due next year.

Bold Targets By 2025, GM hopes to be selling 400,000 vehicles a year in India - a big jump on the 57,600 it sold last year, which gave it 1.8 percent market share. IHS, however, predicts GM’s India sales still won’t have topped 300,000 vehicles a

NSCB embarks Pratlhan Mantri Bima Yojana Signs MoU with the New India Insurance Company Limited Dimapur, may 4 (mExN): The Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB) embarking on the flagship programme of Pradhan Marini Suraksha Bima Yojana on May 4 has signed MoU with the New India Assurance Co. Ltd in order to provide personal Accident Insurance Scheme to its Saving Bank Account holders who consent to subscribe and avail the benefit of the scheme. The scheme is designed to cover accidental death and disability benefits to the Saving Bank A/c holders at a nominal annual premium of Rs.12 (Rupees twelve) only per member. The limit of benefit is Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lakh)only in case of death. Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both limbs or hand or loss of sight one eye and loss of use of hand/foot. In case of total and irrecoverable loss of one eye or loss of use of one hand or foot, the limit

(Right) Imtilemba Longkumer, Managing Director on behalf of the Bank and (Left) L.K.Mao, Chief Manager signed on behalf of New India Assurance Co. Ltd during the signing of the MoU.

of benefit is Rs.1 00,000/(Rupees 1 lakh) only. The scheme will be launched from June 1, 2015 for an initial period 1.06.2015 to 31.05.2016 and the subscribers, Individual Saving Bank Account holders of the Bank are expected to enroll and give auto debit option by May 31 extendable up to August 31. In this connection a

meeting of designated officers of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank and New India AssuranceCo.Ltdwasheldin the Officer chamber or Managing Director of the Bank where the MoU was signed. Imtilemba Longkumer, Managing Director on behalf of the Bank and L.K.Mao, Chief Manager signed on behalf of New India Assurance Co. Ltd signed the MoU.

Facebook opens up Internet.org for developers Here’s a low-cost water purifier for villages NEW DELHi, may 4 (iaNs): Social networking site Facebook on Monday opened up its Internet. org for developers to easily create services that integrate with its site. “Our goal with Internet.org is to work with as many developers and entrepreneurs as possible to extend the benefits of connectivity to diverse, local communities. To do this, we’re going to offer services through Internet.org in a way that’s more transparent and inclusive,” Facebook said in a post. This decision by the international giant comes at a time when the entire nation is debating on net neutrality. The company said: “We’re building an open platform and anyone who meets these guidelines will be able to participate.” The platform that was launched on Monday will be open to all developers who will build web sites that must be optimized for browsing on both feature and smartphones and in limited bandwidth scenarios. “In addition, web sites must be properly integrated with Internet.org to allow zero rating,” the post said. Reliance Communications, a part of the Anil Ambani-led group, on February 10 said it has been roped in by Facebook to offer free

BENGaLuru, may 4 (iaNs): A discarded sari, a few glass pipes and freely available sunlight are the only requirements for an innovative system that can provide safe drinking water to a rural household. The unique low-cost solar water purifier (SWP) does not require electricity and can be produced by village craftsmen, claim its developers at the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), an NGO working at Phaltan in rural Maharashtra. Also, unlike commercially available water purifiers, the SWP does not suffer from problems like filter clogging or wastage of water, NARI director Anil Rajvanshi told IANS. Boiling the water is a recommended method to kill any disease-causing bacteria that may be present. But to boil the water, one requires electricity or other fuel. NARI’s purification strategy exploits the fact that one need not have to really boil A Kashmiri man carries vegetables after buying it from a vendor early morn- the water to make it germing at a market in Srinagar on Monday, May 4. Set in the Himalayas, Kashmir is free. Low temperatures are a green, saucer-shaped valley full of fruit orchards and surrounded by snowy sufficient for sterilising the access to data and web sites to customers through the social networking site’s global digital inclusion initiative, Internet.org. The Internet.org initiative will provide access to popular web sites and services with zero data charge to make it easier for people to access the internet across both the 2G and 3G platforms.

The company clarified: “At the core of our efforts with Internet. org are non-exclusive partnerships with mobile operators to offer free basic internet services to people through Internet.org. This is a set of basic websites and services to introduce people to the value of the internet, and that we hope add value to their lives.”

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water provided the temperatures are maintained sufficiently longer. “Our earlier studies have shown that water heated to only 50 degrees Celsius and maintained at that temperature for one hour, or heated to 45 degrees and maintained for three hours, becomes completely free of coliform bacteria,” Rajvanshi said. The presence of coliform is an indication that pathogens (disease causing germs) are present. The bacterial colony count was done in the institute’s microbiology lab according to international protocols, he said. Thus a simple strategy for sterilization, he said, is to filter the water (drawn from a well or a stream) to remove particulate matter, then raise the temperature to about 45 degrees and maintain that for at least three hours, he said. This was accomplished by NARI in a cost-effective way in two steps. For the filter, Rajvanshi’s team used a piece of cotton cloth (typically from a sari)

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folded four times. According to NARI’s earlier research published in the journal “Current Science,” the fourlayered cotton cloth acts as an excellent water filter. For the next step, to sterilize the filtered water to make it germ-free, the team turned to solar energy. In essence, NARI’s purifier system consists of four slanting tubular solar water heaters attached to a manifold with a receptacle at the top to receive the sari-filtered water. The water entering the tubes, each with a three-litre capacity, get heated by sunlight. “The tubes, made of toughened glass are basically long thermos flasks,” Rajvanshi explained. “Once the water gets hot, the tubes maintain the temperature long enough to sterilize it.” “Tests done by NARI on this water purifier for the last one year have shown that even on a completely cloudy and rainy day, water is heated to high-enough temperatures to make it potable,” Rajvanshi said. Thus DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

a simple solar water purifier for a rural household can deliver 15 litres of drinking water daily, he said. The cotton cloth is the only consumable in the whole system, said Rajvanshi. “We have tried to use the cloth from the cheapest cotton sari available locally. It is washed every day after filtration and is holding good for the last one year. After a couple of years the sari will wear out and so it has to be replaced.” According to Rajvanshi, the system costs Rs. 1,500. “NARI has not patented this technology since it feels that it should be made available freely for the rural population,” he said, adding: “Any small rural workshop can fabricate it.” For the last one year, two such systems at NARI are producing around 30 litres of potable water for all its staff members, Rajvanshi said. NARI is now exploring the possibility of scaling up this technology for village level application so that 30,00040,000 litres of potable water can be delivered.”

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Assam Rifles’ ambush condemned; Condition of students ‘emotive public leaders appeal for peace and beyond pathetic’: PRSU Co-operation to NSCN (K) withdrawn Mon, May 4 (MExn): The public leaders of Changlangshu Village, Bumei Village, Monyakshu Town, Monyakshu Villag e, Changlangshu Changsa, Meinchangle, Pessao Changlu, Pessao Village, Yongkhao Village and Shinnyu Village of Mon district have condemned the ambush on Assam Rifles on May 3, where 8 personnel were killed and nine injured. In a joint meeting held at Changlangshu Village on May 4, the public leaders asserted that such bloodshed and violence within Monyakshu sub-division will not be tolerated and “it is against the interest of the general public who desire peace and tranquillity to prevail in the region.” The meeting resolved to take all measures to prevent such bloodshed and not to cooperate with any faction or group that create violence and bloodshed within Monyakshu subdivision as per the joint

resolution of Tobu–Moka adopted on April 17, 2015, stated a joint press statement from the leaders. The NSCN (K), being involved in the attack, would lose the co-operation of the above villages, according to the statement. Public rally on May 6 to condemn the incident Meanwhile, the Tobu Area Students’ Union (TASU), KNSK Tobu unit, and various unions and societies under Tobu subdivision have also jointly condemned the ambush which happened near Changlangshu Village under Tobu sub-division. “The incident has created much tension and fear psychosis amongst the civilians and thus affecting the peace and tranquility prevailing in the area. It has also perturbed the career of students especially at this time of admissions for the HSLC & HSSLC passed students,” stated a condemnation note appended

by TASU president. The organisations appealed to the NSCN (K) to abstain from such violence within the jurisdiction in the near future. “The people of Tobu area will have its own course of actions if normalcy of the people is further affected,” the statement cautioned. It further appealed to the government to bring the prevailing situation to normalcy without causing further peace instability and insecurity. The organizations also acknowledged the Changlangshu VGs and village councils for timely intervention and recovering the dead bodies. Meanwhile, it was informed that with regard to the incident, the Konyak Union, Tobu Unit has called a meeting of all Village Councils under Mopong Circle, Monyakshu circle & Tobu circle on May 6 at Tobu HQs, which will be followed by public rally to condemn the incident.

Second Religious Sister from St. Alphonsa Church, Vongva kiphirE , May 4 (MExn): St. Alphonsa Church, Vongva, under Kiphire district celebrated thanksgiving mass of Sr. Mercy Tsukheli, second Religious Sister on May 2. Rev. Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Secretary to Bishop was the main celebrant. Rev. Frs Sajimon, Loyola, Kokto, Charles concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. Rev. Fr. Thomas Toretkiu in homily said “ever since our first election in baptism. God’s love has invaded our lives. He has nourished and cared for us with the love and tenderness of a mother.” He quoted Jeremiah 31.3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, so I am constant in my affection

for you.” This relationship, he said, caused our faith to grow in stature and to assume the dimension of responsive love. True love is ever-giving; thus, he maintained that the experience of loving God in return culminated in the public profession of our love, sealed by God and accepted by the church in his name. Further, he pointed out that the divine life is also the pervading presence of the Holy Spirit in everything. God’s mission, Rev Fr Thomas stated, is a task which calls for love, yet more love, and nothing but love. “It is our duty, therefore, to be docile and open to his influence, so that he can burn away our sins and imperfections and

render us capable of love- a liberating love, a communicative love, a Love of Communion.” A press release informed that Rev. Sr. Mercy Tsughili hails from Vongva Village. She was born, the eldest of four siblings, to Hosito Elias and Sangsula Catherine. She began her studies in pursuit of the Sisters of Ursuline Franciscan Congregation in the year 2009, Assisi Convent, Dimapur, continued her PU at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, Pre-Novitiate at Holy Rosary Convent, Mangalore, Novitiate at St. Ursula’s Novitiate, Dimapur and First Profession at Assisi Convent, Dimapur on April 23, 2015.

TuEnsang, May 4 (MExn): The Pathso Range Students Union (PRSU), the apex students’ body of eight villages under Noklak sub-division in Tuensang district, has inspected all government institutions in its jurisdiction and expressed dismay over “weak governmental functionaries.” The students' union toured eight government primary schools, two government middle schools, one government high school, sub centre and public health centre from April 30 to May 1. The union in a press statement lamented that despite the government’s assurance on repeated pleas over the years, it has turned a deaf ear to the union’s cry hitherto and that the discrepancies almost remain the same. It pointed out the administrative inconvenience in the only EAC headquarters at Panso Town, which has been without an EAC since 2009. The tour also found that almost all the schools were running with shortage of teachers. It expressed shock to learn that two government primary schools were functioning without Hindi teachers since the past five years. The condition of students caused due to shortage of teachers, it stated, is “emotive and beyond pathetic.” It termed the “complete negligence” of the education department “incomprehensible” as “the students’ career has been put at stake.” Further, PRSU not-

PRSU tours government institutions; finds shortage of teachers and other anomalies Teachers-students ratio in govt schools under PRSU jurisdiction Name of School

No. of Enrolment of Teachers Students GHS Panso 21 90 GMS Pathso Nokeng 3 133 GMS Tsuwao 5 101 GPS Pathso 7 181 GPS Pathso Nokeng 6 171 GPS Kingniu 5 134 GPS Lengnyu 5 201 GPS Tsuwao 7 190 GPS Yokao 6 128 GPS Ekhao 2 70 GPS Panso Town 2 85 ed that maximum of the inspection, the release apschools do not have proper pended by PRSU president, toilets or no toilets at all, no Pongom Lamthew stated. electrification and no fencRegarding the sub-cening wall. The union also al- tres and PHC, the union leged that due to uneven said they were functioning, distribution of textbooks but without even basic nesome students were con- cessities. The union lauded strained to complete the the Tsuwao village council academic year without that for assisting a sub centre particular textbook. This, it financially from its village highlighted, leads to the development fund to buy pupil facing “untold hard- basic medicines over the ship” in catching up with year ever since the departthe syllabus. It also point- ment stopped issuing. ed out “random issue of Meanwhile, the stuMDM (mid day meal) stuff dents’ union warned the and cash” which is dispro- “unscrupulous erring emportionate with the ratio ployees” who neglect their of pupils. The tour team duties without any leave for also found out one school months and served them in “dilapidated condition” an ultimatum to report where the only two ap- to their office within one pointed teachers were un- month from the date of this dergoing training that the publication. On the other school was closed. Only the hand, it applauded the sinVECs attended during the cere employees in the area.

One arrested for theft in Kma hotel kohiMa, May 4 (MExn): An employee of a “reputed” hotel in Kohima, who had fled after stealing Rs. 50,000/from the hotel’s office, was arrested on May 2 at Diphu, Assam. He was brought to Kohima on May 3. A press release from Atu Zumvü, SDPO/PRO, Kohima police informed that an FIR regarding the incident

was lodged at North Police Station on April 27 by the manager of the hotel. The police during the course of investigation received information that the accused was taking shelter at Diphu. As such, the Assam police was tasked to arrest him. The arrested person identified as Debasish Maity (26) has been booked

under North P.S Kohima Case No. 0041/2013 U/S 381/408 IPC. Meanwhile, the release informed that the police recovered Rs. 29,700/- and one brand new Gionee mobile phone worth Rs. 7000/- from the possession of the arrested person, which were handed over to the manager of the said hotel on Zimanama.

Old Jalukie villagers’ effort to conserve biodiversity NBC Kohima prays for Nepal JalukiE , May 4 (MExn): An injured red serow (Capricornis Rubidus) was found by local forest guards patrolling the community forest conservation area at Old Jalukie village on April 18. The animal, assumed to be about 8-9 years old and weighing 40-50 kg, was found grievously injured by bullets on the abdomen, a release from Rampaukai, Assistant Conservator of Forest, i/c Jalukie Range, Peren Division informed. The next day, the red serow was brought to veterinary dispensary at Jalukie for treatment under the supervision of animal experts.

Dr. Yovino Mekro, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Jalukie; Dr. Silubo, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Peren and staff of the dispensary rendered all possible help for proper treatment to the injured wild animal. However, despite all efforts by the team of experts for straight 6 hours, the animal succumbed to its injuries. The animal was later taken to the Jalukie Forest Range office premises and a burial was carried out in the presence of staff and public of the area, the release said. In this regard, Rampaukai has lauded the sincere efforts of the Old Jalukie villagers, “who despite so

many odds, had stood true to its promise of biodiversity conservation and had always been a pioneer of community conservation efforts in the region.” He also thanked the officers and staff of veterinary dispensary, Jalukie, who had tried their best to save the animal and in doing so demonstrated their cooperation and concern towards saving wild animals and birds. He sought their co-operation even in the days to come. The rescue effort demonstrated by the Old Jalukie villagers, he said, was a worthwhile effort and shall go down in the history of

community conservation as an eye opener and a lesson to be learnt by one and all in the present context. Rampaukai reckoned the rescue effort as well as the action of the Old Jalukie villagers in biodiversity conservation as a major attitude change against the backdrop of a prevailing hunting culture and fast diminishing forest covers in the region. Meanwhile, C. Vilalhoulie, Divisional Forest Officer, Peren expressed optimism in this regard and congratulated the Old Jalukie villagers for the extra effort it had taken to rescue the red serow.

Bridging the gap: EduAide career & counseling service Morung Express News Mokokchung| May 4

EduAide career and counseling service under the Divine Bridge Ministries, Delhi met with Ao Student’s Conference (AKM) officials on May 4 and discussed about the inception and working of the Divine Bridge Ministries (DBM). EduAide career and counseling service has been set up with the vision to provide free career and counseling service especially for North-East students who want to pursue studies in Delhi NCR and North India. Supongchiten, Founder Director and Consultant, Divine Bridge Ministries, in a meeting with the Ao Student’s Conference (AKM) said that the people from North-East India often get duped by fake consultants, given false information and are misguided during admissions to schools and colleges in the Capital and other Northern States of India. Many a times, the parents

Ao student's Conference officials with Supongchiten (second from right) and his wife Moanaro Ao, founder of Divine Bridge Ministries, Delhi. (Morung photo)

and students end up spending more than they are supposed to during admission and some even are duped into unrecognized colleges and institutions. “With an aim to guide and to assist in making right decisions during admissions, the EduAide career and counseling service has been set up. We are here to help the Naga people in particular and the North-East people in general,” added Supongchiten.

AKM officials expressed their gratitude to the Founder Director and his wife for taking up such noble cause to help the Naga people and for selflessly working towards the welfare of the Nagas. AKM also extended their support and stated that it will act as a facilitator of DBM. EduAide career and counseling provides free services and anyone can reach them for information

on top government and private colleges and schools in Delhi NCR and North India. The EduAide career and counseling service is under the Divine Bridge Ministries (DBM), a nongovernmental organization registered with the Government of Delhi. DBM was established by Supongchiten and his wife Moanaro Ao in Delhi. DBM engages in mission and evangelism, social, cultural, educational, spiritual activities and charitable works. For more details on DBM and EduAide career and counseling service, visit www.divinebridgeministries.com or contact +91-9718225382, 9868893821, 011-26193821, E-mail:supong@divinebridgeministries.com or reach them at their branch office: 188-A, Arjun Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi - 110029. Meanwhile, it was informed that Supongchiten was commissioned by Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church on May 3.

Dimapur

MEx FILE Collection of relief fund for Nepal victims DiMapur, May 4 (MExn): A meeting with various community leaders & NGOs was held regarding relief fund drive for Nepal earthquake victims at Shree Durga Mandir Hall on May 4 under the chairmanship of Kesonyu Yhome, DC, Dimapur, who is also the chairman of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dimapur District Branch. The meeting decided that various community leaders & NGOs will assemble at Shree Durga Mandir Hall, old daily market at 10.00 am on May 6 and proceed to different locations of Dimapur town for collections of relief fund. IRCS Dimapur branch vice chairman, Ajay Sethi has requested all the people of Dimapur to donate generously for the good cause.

BJP to launch state level mass contact prog DiMapur, May 4 (MExn): BJP Nagaland unit has informed that a state level mass contact program (Maha sampark abhiyan) will be launched on May 9 at 11.00 am in Dimapur in presence of some Central BJP leaders. All State office bearers, State executive members, special invitees, national level office bearers of various cells from BJP Nagaland State unit, State frontal chiefs, district presidents and general secretaries, district convener & co-convener of MSA, district digital and literature teams of MSA, State convener and co-convener of membership drive, district convener and co-convener of membership drive have been requested to attend the launching program without fail. Other interested BJP members and well-wishers are also welcome, it said. The mass contact program was launched at the national level on May 1.

Children Choir Wokha releases second album Wokha, May 4 (MExn): Children Choir Wokha has released their second album entitled “Come to the Saviour”. The Children Choir Wokha was formed in 2012 with the objective of imparting basic knowledge of staff notation to the younger generation, informed a press release received here. The director and choir members have thanked all parents and individuals who supported in bringing out the album.

RSUD informs DiMapur, May 4 (MExn): The Rongmei Students’ Union Dimapur (RSUD) has informed all the successful HSLC/HSSLC students and their parents to submit photo copy of marksheet and admit card to the education secretary (9089616870) or to any of the executives/ area representatives. For Zeliangrong Village/ Sachu & Nagagaon Colony area contact 9612765681, Chumukedima area- 9856317088, 8575288151, Diphupar area- 8414899218, Burma Camp & Town Area9089206112/ 8575190419/ 9089616870 at Fry n Dry Fast Food corner, Burma Camp. All the parents of the passed students have been asked to submit the documents on or before May 11.

Teachers from Mumbai to visit State kohiMa, May 4 (Dipr): The Governor’s Secretariat in a letter dated May 1 has informed that a group of experienced and highly qualified teachers from Mumbai will be visiting the State under Fellowship Exchange Programme from May 9 to 20. The names of the guest teachers numbering 13 are: Gool Ghadiali (Team Leader); Upasana Roy; Rekha Palnitkar; Sangeeta Vishwasrao; Jessica Daruwalla; Kashmira Gandevia; Jayshree Naik; Najma Riyaz; Shailesh Sutar; Nitin Gorule; Savita Thakur; Another Teacher, C/o Dilip Paranjape and Dilip Paranjape.

YAA meeting cum leadership training on May 15

NBC Kohima pastor and leaders led in expressing solidarity with Nepal earthquake victims by lighting candles at the church premises on May 4.

kohiMa, May 4 (MExn): Nepali Baptist Church (NBC) Kohima today held special prayer service for Nepal earthquake victims within the church premises in Midland Kohima. The service, led by Associate Pastor Surjay Sapkota, prayed for the souls of earthquake victims, bereaved family, retrieval of bodies under the debris, speedy reach of relief materials to the

needy and also that no epidemic spreads in the country. The congregation also prayed for the doctors and paramedics and all those engaged in relief works and Government of Nepal. Prayers were also made for the victims of earthquake in India. Hundreds of Nepali believers and well-wishers joined the service, which culminated with lighting of candles.

DiMapur, May 4 (MExn): Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) will hold its presidential meeting cum leadership training on May 15 at Showuba village with Kesonyu Yhome, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur as the resource person. YAA Speaker, Mosa KVZ in a press release has requested all the Yimchungrü frontal organizations, namely YTC, YWO, YGOA, WYH, legislatures, all the federating unit president and VCC to attend the meeting. Federating units were asked to furnish the detailed report on school infrastructure, teachers’ position and on health care (PHC/CHC) and submit the same to YAA. Federating units should bring their respective enrolment register, resolution and flag, it was informed. Furthermore, federating units were requested to put forth agenda and/or any topics/issues pertaining to the welfare of the students to the federal assembly before the commencement of meeting. All concerned are to reach the venue before May 14 forenoon. Contact officials for further details in the numbers given: 9862258443/ 81149019131.

‘Massacred Day’ observed at Mhainamtsi village pErEn, May 4 (MExn): Bereaved Families Mhainamtsi (BFM) observed May 4 as ‘Massacred Day’ in remembrance of the May 2000 “massacre” in Mhainamtsi village. The day was observed at the village council hall with Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN), Mhainamtsi Village Council, Mhaikam Village Council, Rongmei Council Nagaland (RCN), Rongmei Council Peren (RCP), Rongmei Youth Organization Peren (RYOP), and Rongmei Naga People’s Organization. K. Adin in his introductory note highlighted the brief account of the incident and objective of

organizing the “Massacred Day”. The president of ZBN, Rangsam N. Hau voiced out the “urgency to organize and actualize the move at the call of duty on time.” He further motivated the people to be action oriented and walk the talk. He regretfully questioned why the villagers were silent and inert when the wives of the massacred were widowed and their children orphaned with no help given in compassion. The village council chairman meanwhile recalled the incident wherein six precious lives of Mhainamtsi village citizens were taken while they were working in their fields. Meanwhile, the BFM

submitted a memorandum to ZBN for needful and early consideration of their grievances and desires to be fulfilled. The memorandum, according to a release from Organising Committee, Bereaved Families Mhainamtsi, stated that the government of Nagaland and the authority concerned did not “adequately address the matter as deserved and expected.” Ex-gratia was denied to the bereaved and no sort of humanitarian care was extended to them, it alleged. It further demanded that the ‘Massacred Day’ be declared as Black Day of the Village, the Rongmei and the Zeliangrong family in

general and to officially recognize the day to be observed every year in the village and all the Zeliangrong areas in Nagaland. It was also urged that a monumental stone/ structure/ trophy in the names of the massacred be erected or sanctioned. An educational and sustainable assistance to the children of the massacred families was also demanded. According to the release, the president of ZBN assured and consoled the bereaved families that the issues highlighted in the memorandum will be discussed giving top priority in the general assembly of the Baudi.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express TuEsDAy 5 MAy 2015 voluME X IssuE 121

Rekindle Education

ducation in the Naga context is in dire need of wellmeaning interventions. This implies a process that could involve: the education system undergoing selfcriticism to enable relevant transformation; and people’s attitudes and approaches to education embarking on a deliberate and conscious paradigm shift. But to really bring about a relevant and meaningful change in the education system, one needs to begin by broadening and exploring the understanding of education beyond the existing realm. The process of engaging with dilemmas of education should begin by acknowleding the fact that no education is neutral nor is the student the primary beneficiary. Micere Mugo reminds us that: “education is one of the most political institutions of the superstructure and that as such it cannot be regarded as neutral, in the sense of not having a social vision, mission and agenda.” She adds, education “is created by a political system and the latter ensures that its interests are served.” The concerns raised in her analysis are validated by Everret Reimer. “True education,” Reimer wrote, “is a basic social force. Present social structures could not survive an educated population, even if only a substantial minority were educated […] People are schooled to accept reality. They are educated to create or recreate one.” In other words, education when truly imparted empowers free and conscious beings. By rejecting all forms of status quo, they take the responsibility to create a new political order that is relevant and responsive to their needs and aspiration. Ironically, it is the very notion of ‘change’ that causes fear in the hearts of the powerful. And in their pursuit for power, their need to control education and subdue the voices of conscience becomes inevitable. As Babu Ayindo would say, it is in the absence of conscience that unjust structures and systems thrive in spite of, or because of the schooling one undergoes. Indeed in the current context, students are schooled to adjust and survive within existing structures and systems. In this manner the imagination is conditioned to accept the existing status quo in place of building a value based society. Subsequently, the capacity to confront, unravel and recreate the world is efficiently neutralized. Hence, one must question: If in general ‘education’ is designed to limit imagination, suppress free and critical spirit, and numb one’s capacity for social change, what then is the purpose of education? To be a vibrant and creative society that is concerned with living, it is essential to rediscover what Allan Smith termed “consciousness of the objective interests of one’s society.” The question, therefore, is how do educational institutes liberate themselves from the powers that be and rehumanize itself. Amilcar Cabra states, “Self criticism is an act of frankness, courage, comradeship and awareness of our responsibilities, a proof of our will to accomplish and to accomplish properly.” This could start with the process of rediscovering the three fundamental elements of knowledge: Truth, Morality and Technique. It is a journey that involves the personal and the collective characters of the human spirit with a continuous process of ‘reflection and action.’ The rekindling of Education towards its fullest development must therefore, be a political act.

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Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

Day 84: The Importance of Education and Intelligence What does God say? Read Acts 7:20-22 Moses was a highly educated man. He had the opportunity to take courses on pagan history and Egyptian religion. He studied in the best “university” of that time and became welltrained in all secular education Egypt had to offer. Obviously, this was how God trained him to be the man He wanted, so he could be used as a national leader for Israel. Although King David might not have had a good formal education, he sought for wise and intelligent people in Israel to help him in leading the nation. For examples, he recruited certain men from the tribe of Issachar to assist him because they “understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chron. 12:32). Or simply put, these people knew the right time to do exactly what needed to be done. In short, the God of the Bible is for education, including secular studies. The American Experiment John F. Kennedy, a Roman Catholic Christian and a Graduate of Harvard University, was one of the brightest Presidents in the history of America (1961-63). Under his leadership, the space exploration took off. Here are a few of his famous sayings: And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce. The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. Okay, so now what? Our progress as a nation can be no shifter than our progress in education -- JFK Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

S O U N D BITE If we want freedom from war, we have to follow the path of the Buddha. Everyone knows that 21st century is Asia's century. But without Buddha's teachings, the century would not have been ours. The solution to the problems that people are facing across the world lies in the Buddha's teachings.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Feyzi Ismail

nepal: natural disaster, unnatural suffering Nepalese women remove debris searching their belongings from their house that was destroyed a week ago during the earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal on May 3. (AP Photo)

hockingly, none of the funds that have been pledged by international donors have actually been transferred to Nepal. We know rapid response is possible when security or economic interests are threatened It’s been one week since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks struck Nepal. The death toll has now passed 6,600 and will almost certainly reach 10,000 or more, as information trickles in from the rural areas. More than 14,000 people are injured and this number will also rise. The earthquake has caused a national catastrophe, with heartrending destruction and untold suffering. But while a natural disaster had been expected for decades, there is nothing natural about the outcome. The capacity of the government and international agencies to respond has to be understood in the context of Nepal’s history of underdevelopment, poverty and inequality. Whether in rural areas or in Kathmandu, it’s the poorest who always suffer the most. The earthquake is no different. It is in fact the dire poverty of so many in Nepal that is turning the earthquake into a tragedy of immense proportions. Nepal is amongst the world’s poorest countries, with a human development ranking of 145 out of 187 countries. Levels of inequality are on the rise and are unsustainable, and discrimination against ethnic minorities and indigenous groups remains rampant. In urban areas many houses are badly built, there is overcrowding, and access to piped water is difficult at the best of times. The lack of electricity – known as loadshedding – is a constant problem, particularly for the poorest who cannot afford alternative sources. Rural settlements are characterised by minimum basic facilities, and the poor often live in makeshift, self-built homes. They are isolated from population centres because of poor roads and unreliable public transport. According to the UN, in 2005 more than 90% of Nepalese homes were built on an informal, individual basis and there has long been a well-documented need for a massive programme of house building and upgrading. No wonder then that while a lot of modern city buildings withstood the shocks, there are many reports of devastation in the villages. The prognosis for the next days and weeks is grim. With water and sewage pipes burst, there are fears of cholera and other infectious diseases. Survivors in many communities are going to find it hard. Part of the responsibility for this desperate situation lies with the west. Nepal has never been directly colonised, but it was subject to centuries of domination by imperial powers. From the mid-nineteenth century, Britain backed the brutal and repressive Rana regime that kept much of the population in a state of chronic underdevelopment for over a century. Following the transfer of power from the Rana regime back to the monarchy, western powers backed the monarchical regime, known as the panchayat. Political parties were banned and Nepal was relatively isolated. Development was a significant part of the nationalist ideology of the panchayat, but subordinate to it. The regime was overthrown in 1990

through a popular mobilisation. Since the mid-1980s, when Nepal became indebted through World Bank-imposed structural adjustment, there have been enforced cuts to already minimal development, public services and welfare programmes. Subsequent dependence on foreign aid has unquestionably made Nepal more vulnerable to conditionalities and further debt. These in turn have produced political pressures that have forced Nepal to calibrate foreign and domestic policy objectives with western interests. For international donors, who have been working in Nepal since the early 1950s, development has always been secondary – their effort primarily went into preventing the spread and influence of communism and promoting free market ideas. For example, the overthrow of the Rana regime in 1950-51 combined with the perceived threat of communism following the Chinese Revolution led the US to establish a presence in Nepal. The aim was to weaken communist influence from both China and India, particularly in the countryside, by promoting rapid economic growth. US officials were conscious of the fact that it was precisely the colossal levels of poverty and inequality that made the peasantry vulnerable to communism. But it’s arguable that the US failed in these efforts. Communist parties grew in popularity and, following the 1990 people’s movement, the Maoists rose to prominence fighting a People’s War. Breaking this communist influence has also been the objective of aid programmes in recent decades. As the Maoists developed a growing base of support on the basis of struggle against poverty and inequality, western governments – and their regional allies such as India – did everything in their power to stem the Maoists’ influence. In 2006 they succeeded in bringing them into mainstream politics. Development was mainly a political project meant to strengthen western, pro-neoliberal interests, while poverty eradication was subordinate to these broader economic and political interests. The Maoists subsequently embraced the neoliberal line, almost completely eroding their support base as they joined the political elite. It is this class that shares responsibility for Nepal’s ills, including for poor governance and corruption, refusing to distribute resources more equitably, and failing to write the much-anticipated constitution. Local elections have not been held since 1997 because of disagreements amongst the parties about how to conduct them. The provision of public services at local levels has been compromised. The result is a country with a barely functioning infrastructure and, despite consistent earthquake warnings, predictions as to its size and scale, and numerous high-profile projects on disaster preparedness and emergency response, the last few days have shown these to have had little useful impact. Under these circumstances, the response of the ‘international community’ in financial terms to date has been pitiful. While ordinary people and the Nepali diaspora around the world are clearly horrified

by the tragedy – over 2,500 people attended just one vigil in Trafalgar Square in London – governments have pledged meagre amounts of aid. Perhaps shamed by public reaction, the US upped its initial offer of $1 million dollars to $10 million on Monday. The British government, despite its long-standing, exploitative relationship with Nepal, only belatedly pledged £15 million and a 60-member search and rescue team, upped from £5 million and a handful of advisors. The British public has now given more than double that of the British government – DEC has raised over £31 million in public donations. Even now only a handful of helicopters are operating shuttle missions into Nepal’s interior. It is a travesty that the Nepal government has to choose between rescuing those in the worst-hit rural communities and those on the mountains. The UN’s appeal for £270 million is significant, but still a fraction of what will be required to ensure immediate relief. But most shockingly, none of the funds that have been pledged by international donors have actually been transferred to Nepal. The government financed the entire relief operation on its own. Given the public statements from the government of Nepal and humanitarian agencies that reconstruction will be a long-term effort and billions in aid will be necessary, these sums are not only grossly inadequate, but they are being delivered unacceptably slowly. We know that the US, Britain and India and other regional military powers are capable of rapid response when their security or economic interests are threatened. It’s appalling that the same urgency can’t be focused on humanitarian relief and reconstruction that is properly funded and co-ordinated. The west has an obligation, given the history of aid in Nepal. Even if billions are eventually provided, as they were in Haiti, co-ordination remains a challenge. Aid is getting through to some areas but people are angry that it isn’t reaching them quickly enough and there is no transparency about how foreign aid in particular is being distributed. One of the problems with the aid effort is that it is driven by competition. The government of Nepal should be in charge of co-ordinating relief efforts and aid money. As has been argued, this is a matter of autonomy and governance. Much of the relief work is already being done by the Nepal Army, local organisations and the efforts of individuals on the ground. The stories that have come out about people pulling together are uplifting. Reliable research now exists showing the link between Nepal’s last major earthquake in 1934 and the current one, and suggesting that there will be another earthquake in the coming decades. Both the UN and the government estimate that more than 300,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged, but the number is almost certainly higher. When the rebuilding begins, it is imperative that all homes are earthquake-proofed, for a start. But the unmistakeable fact is that questions of democracy and development are linked. The key to development lies with the social and political struggles of the Nepali people, to which foreign interventions have in general been hostile.

ThE Economics of suspEnsE

Jeffrey Ely, Alexander Frankel and Emir Kamenica

MAGINE the following situation. After a grueling day at work, you plop down in front of your TV, ready to relax. Your TiVo has recorded all of the day’s March Madness games. You’ve sequestered yourself away from any news about who won or lost. Which game to watch? Suddenly, your spouse pops in and tells you to stay away from Villanova versus Lafayette, which was a blowout, and to watch Baylor versus Georgia State, a nail-biter. Is this recommendation appreciated? Hardly. Baylor versus Georgia State was exciting because the unexpected happened: It was a back-and-forth affair in which Georgia State, the underdog, clinched the upset only in the final moments. But if you know in advance that it’s a nail-biter, you will expect the unexpected, ruining the surprise. It’s a lesson that the filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, for one, seems to have missed. Once it’s common knowledge that your movie will have a dramatic, unexpected plot twist at the end, then your movie no longer has a dramatic, unexpected plot twist at the end. To be thrilling, you must occasionally be boring. This is one of several lessons that came out of our recent study of dramabased entertainment using the tools of

information economics — the results of which were published in the Journal of Political Economy in February. When we recognize that the capacity to surprise an audience is a scarce resource (“You can’t fool all of the people all of the time”), it becomes natural to use economic theory to optimize that resource. We began our analysis by noticing a certain similarity. In a number of settings — watching basketball games, reading mystery novels, gambling in a casino — people are invested in learning the outcome (which team will win, who is the murderer, will I walk out flush or broke), but they do not wish to learn the outcome too quickly. In all of these settings, a key aspect of entertainment is the revelation of information over time. Information revealed over time generates drama in two ways: suspense and surprise. Suspense is experienced before the fact, when something informative is about to happen. Think about a baseball scenario: bases loaded, full count, two men out. We say that a moment has a lot of suspense if there is a lot of uncertainty about what you will soon think about the outcome. Surprise, on the other hand, is experienced after the fact. We are surprised if something unexpected has just happened. Think about a soccer goalie scoring from a goal kick. We say that a moment has a lot of surprise if your be-

lief about the outcome is very different from what you thought a moment ago. Once these concepts are formalized in this way, the question of how to maximize entertainment — that is, how to generate the most suspense or the most surprise — becomes a mathematical problem that can be tackled on a whiteboard. The solution yields some simple insights (for example, remember occasionally to be boring) but also many nuanced ones. For instance, to maximize suspense, a mystery novel should have no more than three major plot twists on average. Of course, that last qualification is crucial: The exact number of plot twists should be unpredictable. We can also determine how a change in rules (in a card game or a sport) would have an impact on entertainment. In the context of casino gambling, our computations show that eliminating the ability to split and double-down in blackjack would reduce both suspense and surprise. In sports, elimination tournaments like March Madness are seeded so that the top two teams are expected to meet in the final. But top seeds may be eliminated early on. That’s exciting when it happens, but that excitement comes at the cost of a less dramatic final. Could it be more exciting to have the top seeds play in the first round,

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then let the other teams compete for a chance to unseat the victor? Our analysis shows that this rule change would increase the overall surprise value of the tournament but would have ambiguous effects on suspense. Playoff series in baseball feature an intriguing trade-off. The longer the series, the less consequential each individual game is. Imagine the tedium of a best-of-99 series. On the other hand, if the series is too short, then there is too little time for the suspense to build. We found that the typical five- or seven-game series works well because it allows uncertainty about the eventual winner as well as large swings in the likely outcome with each passing game. In general, the more evenly the teams are matched, the longer is the optimal series. Academic analysis of the determinants of entertainment is in its infancy. Future work, whether built on information theory or not, should help us better understand why we are moved by certain sports, novels and games. This might help us design better entertainment. More important, it will lead us to better understand the human psyche. Jeffrey Ely is a professor of economics at Northwestern University. Alexander Frankel is an assistant professor of economics and Emir Kamenica a professor of economics, both at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.

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7 Why military interventions fail

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May 5 2015

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

In examining history, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that a number of major ‘stabilizing interventions’ should not have occurred at all

FILE - In this Friday, March 20, 2015 file photo, militiamen loyal to President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi ride on an army vehicle on a street in Aden, Yemen. Aden, once Yemen’s commercial hub, has been hit by a month of unrelenting urban warfare as Shiite rebels and their allies in the military try to capture the city, battling with local militiamen as warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition pound the city with airstrikes trying to stop the rebel advance. (AP Photo/Yassir Hassan, File)

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he current military escalation against ISIS, French engagement in the Sahel, and numerous UN and regional peacekeeping operations illustrate that military interventions are unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Today, most of these interventions, at least nominally, aim at ending armed conflict and (re)building functional states with some degree of inclusive governance. It is a good idea to ask why such policies often fail. Even when narrow stabilization goals are met, such as in a number of French interventions in Chad and the former Zaire, this often occurs at the expense of long-term stability and democratic governance. Interventions rarely, if ever, positively contribute to improving the political environments that originally generated the crises which sparked the interventions in the first place. While each case is clearly different, the failure of most of these interventions to achieve the desired stability and accountable governance implies a need for a serious rethink about how interventions are conducted. In some quarters, this has revolved around debates over the effectiveness of counterinsurgency methods. This discussion largely misses the point. Military effectiveness has very little bearing on the success of interventions. Instead, inherently political factors pose nearly insurmountable obstacles to the success of ‘stabilizing interventions’, regardless of the quality and doctrine of intervening forces. Indeed, most such interventions feature a recurring series of obstacles. Grand narratives Whether combating Islamist-inspired guerillas, communist expansion, or regionally-backed rebellions, policymakers in intervening countries often view the conflicts of ‘host’ countries through the prism of broader ideological struggles. While these interpretations often contain grains of truth, they can obscure more than they reveal about the character and motivations of civil war dynamics, particularly in its local dimensions. The problem is that flawed analyses of the politics of violence often lead to intervention strategies badly suited to the realities on the ground. During the Vietnam War, American policymakers minimized the role that Saigon’s corruption, repression, and bad governance played in fuelling the Vietcong insurgency. Instead, an obsessive focus on global communism and American credibility led to massive support for the Saigon regime, a socially destructive counterinsurgency policy, and futile efforts to apply pressure on North Vietnam. This logic also led to western support for a large number of other unsavoury regimes, in order to prevent the spread of communism. However, most Third World socialist-leaning armed groups were not directed by Moscow or Beijing, despite receiving support from Eastern Bloc patrons. Their ideology was often informed by socialist worldviews, but their politics was supremely local or national. Today, one cannot understand the dynamics of groups like Boko Haram or ISIS without reference to the very local politics that both drives their success and limits their possibilities for action. By not taking these kinds of factors into account, efforts like France’s military interventions in support of Zaire’s dictator, Mobutu Sese

Seko, may save repressive regimes, but do little else than postpone bloody civil wars and state collapse. Today, security assistance to many undemocratic states as part of broader counterterrorism efforts may have similar results and facilitate repression and long-term instability. The legitimacy problem Building the legitimacy of host states represents one of the essential problems in achieving sustainable stability. Legitimacy requires processes that cannot primarily come from the outside. Almost by definition, external interventions are likely to impede legitimacy by highlighting the host state’s inability to fulfil its responsibilities. It can also prevent the host state from doing so by providing disincentives for necessary reforms. Most ‘stabilizing interventions’ aim at strengthening host states by providing security against internal or external threats. However, regardless of the ideology or methods adopted by insurgent elites, their success is often predicated on real grievances suffered by their citizenries. More often than not, the governing regime bears a large part of the blame in generating these grievances. Interveners, such as the Americans in Vietnam, the Egyptians in Yemen, and the French in Chad, do often, at some point in their interventions, attempt to pressure host regimes to build more inclusive constituencies to address some of the political causes of civil war. However, in each of these cases, regime elites of all stripes knew very well that sincere overtures to other communities or the armed opposition could threaten regime survival. They had little interest in more participatory governance. This seems to be the case today in Iraq where, despite American and other international pressure for reform, the al-Abadi government in Baghdad is incapable of providing a credible commitment to safeguard critical Sunni interests. In such a situation, even a military victory over ISIS could become a 'catastrophic success', whereby the restoration of central government authority will be viewed as anything but a liberation by Sunni communities.

viet War in Afghanistan, the Soviet and Cuban interventions in Ethiopia, and the American wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, among others. The mere presence of a major intervention force introduces variables into internal regime politics that are difficult to predict at the outset. The French intervention in defence of the Hutu-dominated regime in pre-genocide Rwanda represents an extreme case of this. The presence of French forces helped to create the political conditions which empowered hardline elements in the regime to plan a genocide of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. By removing immediate threats to regime survival, interventions can sometimes also facilitate regime infighting. This was a frequent feature of the Chadian political scene in the 1970s during recurring French interventions. It also characterized South Vietnamese politics throughout the American presence in the country.

Congenital weaknesses Carl von Clausewitz, in one of his less remarked-upon observations, noted that the relationship between state and society plays a major structuring role in the way armies fight wars. One of the issues with security assistance programs is that host country militaries often exhibit congenital weaknesses inherent in most ‘failing’ states or those facing civil war. Truly national armies by definition include elements representing the entire nation. In countries which are ethnically, religiously, culturally, or otherwise fragmented politically, these fissures will seriously impede the military’s capacity to function, especially on national territory. These problems are highlighted by the frequent inability of major military assistance programs to build robust national militaries in fragile states. In Mali, American-trained units were largely unable to cope with the country’s rebels. While this partly resulted from the episodic nature of the training programs, the real cause was deeply political. Although localized successes, particularly at the unit level, are possible, larger structural deficiencies make real progress difficult. This helps to explain other failures, such as Soviet efforts at building strong security forces in Afghanistan, or the near-collapse of the Misunderstanding influence Interveners often have rough relation- Iraqi army last year against ISIS, despite ships with seemingly mercurial host-re- years of American training efforts. gimes. American complaints about Hamid Karzai and Nouri al-Maliki were legion, as The price for short-term stability Even when interventions provide stawas Soviet tension with Babrak Karmal in Afghanistan and Mengistu Haile Mariam’s bility, they rarely contribute to democracy regime in Ethiopia. This stems from mul- or lasting peace. This is because interventiple reasons, including the fact that many ing policymakers often privilege stable, host regime leaders want to assert their in- friendly, authoritarian, or semi-democratic regimes with questionable human dependence for reasons of legitimacy. Host regimes can often buck certain rights records. Examples include successkinds of pressure and get away with in- ful French interventions during the Shaba transigence. They know that policymakers crises in Zaire and later interventions in in intervening countries usually cannot Chad and Rwanda. In these cases, French simply end a major public commitment forces saved repressive regimes from or withdraw troops without losing face. probable overthrow, yet these regimes’ Decisions to intervene imply that the policies proved enormously destructive survival of the host regime becomes sub- for parts of their own countries’ social stantially more important to policymak- fabric. Mobutu’s governing strategies eners in the intervening country than would sured that when his regime finally colotherwise be the case. Initial failures and lapsed, the ensuing conflicts were among sunk cost concerns easily lead to mission the bloodiest since the Second World War. creep. This can decrease the intervener’s Even France’s most recent intervention in ability to exercise leverage over host re- Mali, which successfully liberated a large gime behaviour while removing immedi- portion of the country’s territory, allowed ate incentives for the implementation of its former corrupt ruling elites to return to necessary political reforms. It also leaves power. Over the past decade, many of Amerinterveners especially vulnerable to manipulation from below. While the Vietnam ica’s most important partners in Iraq and War represents a classic example of these Afghanistan have been serious humanissues, one can also find them in the So- rights abusers. Empowering criminals

both at the local and governmental level may help tip the scales of counterinsurgency on the side of the interveners, but often at a steep long-term cost to both local communities and regional stability. Warnings for the future In examining history, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that a number of major ‘stabilizing interventions’ should not have occurred at all. The American wars in Vietnam and Iraq (which became a ‘stabilizing intervention’ after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein), the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and numerous examples of French interventions in Africa, all likely did more harm than good. Even when they did not prove economically and politically costly to the intervening powers, the lives of communities in the targeted countries certainly suffered. That said, despite the miserable track record of these interventions, they will likely remain a common feature of the international political landscape for the foreseeable future. At times, sheer humanitarian imperatives, such as the recent violence in the Central African Republic, or other considerations may leave capable states with little choice but intervention. At first glance, given their brutal ideology and stated aims, it may seem that ISIS presents us with just such an imperative. However, in light of past experience, policymakers and concerned citizens should give serious consideration to the obstacles described above before ceding too easily to anger and repugnance at what ISIS represents. ISIS is certainly not a monolithic bloc. The first order of business for any anti-ISIS coalition is a better understanding of how they operate. For instance, beyond their violent and uncompromising ideology, what has driven ISIS’ success in attracting the support of numerous Sunni Arab elites in both Syria and Iraq? What is the extent of their popular support? What are the local dynamics of violence? How does ISIS’ presence interact with community and broader tribal politics? Who are the key actors in this process? These and related questions should guide thinking on developing the bases of a political strategy. What are the limits to American or other international external political influence over the two ‘host regimes’? Among other factors, the policies of both Damascus and Baghdad bear a large degree of responsibility for this crisis. However, external influence over the former is nearly zero, while the latter cannot be forced into making necessary reforms since this would threaten the ruling coalition’s ability to govern. Substantial military assistance to either regime may only reinforce political intransigence. How does one address this problem? How can military assistance improve the capacity of Baghdad and the Kurds to combat ISIS? If they manage to recapture large Sunni Arab population centres, how will they treat local civilians? Can anyone provide a credible commitment to refrain from retaliation? Given the past history of many in Iraq’s military and Shiite militias, this question is a critical one. These issues should be at the heart of any debate over an appropriate response to ISIS. At present, given the means available, it seems unlikely that American and, more broadly, international actors are capable of tackling the political roots of this crisis and its underlying violence. If true, responsible policymakers should ask themselves what a more robust military intervention from the US and its partners could realistically accomplish.

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The need to relearn Grammar

t quite a very young age, we learn to recite the English Alphabets and write them. We undoubtedly learn our alphabets by memorizing them but this foundation becomes so rigid that all throughout our years in the educational system, we learn by memorizing. Memorizing has become synonymous to learning and this has raised many concerns. Our present educational system, in the recent years, has thus taken early steps and now our courses demand slight practicality in all subjects. But our ways of learning, which are still rooted in memorizing has increased the call and need to relearn grammar in our growing English-speaking society. In kindergarten, we learn English by memorizing. So, our beginning steps to English are memorized steps, and some might argue that there cannot be any other step than the present one. This is certainly an interestingly debatable argument, because all of us learn by imitation, but what I wish to discuss on are the steps that follow these ‘foundation steps’ previously stated. Grammar is the whole structure of English as a language. We learn grammar in the classes after kindergarten where our minds are better developed to understanding syntax, morphology and other intricate components of grammar. But during these beginning grammar steps, memorizing comes into sway. And most students end up memorizing the answers to the often unchanged and unchallenging “Fill in the Blanks” questions that come under the grammar section of our question papers. We fill them in as memorized and without proper or any understanding on it. This hinders our knowledge on grammar and in the next class, grammar becomes uninteresting because what should have been learnt last year, was not. In middle school, during our time, the grammar subject was called “English II”. I remember a particular incident when our teacher asked us what the other name for “English II” was. Embarrassingly, no one could answer. All I heard being answered was “English” without the “II”. This incident subtly shows how less we know of grammar. Grammar is a journey so intriguing and any child, if only given a push towards curiosity, will find its adventure breathtaking and unending. I agree with Ken Robinson’s statement that if a child is curious, he/she can take in massive amounts of knowledge without much aid from teachers. We all know this to be true, because we have all been children at one point. And we have all learnt a thousand things just because we were curious. It is worthwhile pondering on why in the incident above, my fellow students could not answer to the question that was asked. Could it be because no one had told us to memorize that? Could it be because something had failed to spark our inbuilt curiosity? Grammar and its rules are like Mathematics theorems; if you learn them once, you can use it to solve all the ‘solutions’. Once you understand grammar in all its simplicity, you can get the answer to all your problems. Those hazy moments when you could not decide whether it should be ‘principal’ or ‘principle’ and ‘this’ and ‘these’ will definitely be solved. The fad for memorizing our grammar answers has had such a damaging effect on the ‘English’ of a large amount of our educated population who sometimes cannot make out the difference between ‘send’ or ‘sent’. We ‘spell by ear’ and ‘write by ear’ and I am confident in saying that we would not be doing it had our beginning grammar steps been otherwise. Confusing ‘fate’ with ‘faith’, ‘save’ with ‘safe’, ‘advice’ and ‘advise’, muddling up tenses and putting plurals and singulars at wrong places, and often at the same places, are little instances that urge us to relearn grammar. Simple and proper sentence construction has become a harder task than teaching our dogs to do their jobs at the right places. This is because we have been keen to memorizing and our expressive composition skills have been curbed in turn. We express in our own mother tongue or Nagamese and translate them to English both in composition and speaking and one can imagine the disarrayed result. Sticking to textbooks and not venturing to other creative or literary books outside of syllabus has evidently grown into us. We forget to keep reminding ourselves that “One should be a great reader to be a good writer”. The need to read goes hand in hand with the need to relearn grammar. Those that are familiar with the musty scent of books are those that are familiar with grammar. The same hands that hold these musty books are the same hands that pen down grammar in all its true sense. Grammatical errors have become a historical plague amongst our learned people. It is time we stop depending on technology to correct our errors and indulge in the journey of the ‘need’ and ‘want’ to relearn grammar. We should nurture in ourselves the spark of curiosity, acquire linguistic knowledge by ways apart from memorizing, write and spell by knowledge and attempt to be a good reader. As a literature student, I have penned down ‘passionate’ solutions to this malady of bad grammar. But I anticipate that scholars and students from other fields will come up with further varied, interesting and perhaps more practical ways to formulate a vaccine for this malady. Until then, let us keep up our thirst for grammar, simply grammar. Arenpongla Jamir Sixth Semester Department of English St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

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Buddha’s teachings answer to world’s turmoil: PM

New Delhi, May 2 (iaNS): Observing that the situation in earthquakehit Nepal was “beyond our imagination”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India should share the pain of the people of the neighbouring country. Modi said he was sad that the land where Lord Buddha was born was in serious trouble following the April 25 earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives and left thousands of others injured. Speaking on the occasion of Buddha Poornima at the Talkatora Stadium here, the Prime Minister said: “I pray to Buddha that the earthquake victims should not suffer any more.” He said the gathering was conscious of the suffering that the recent earthquake has caused in Nepal, but added that this is also an opportunity for everyone to follow Lord Buddha’s message of “karuna” (compassion), and wipe the tears of those suffering in Nepal. “We should share the pain and wipe the tears of people of Nepal,” Modi said. “The birthplace of Lord Buddha, our beloved brother Nepal is going

through a massive crisis. People of Nepal have to bear this difficult situation. It is difficult to imagine how long and arduous this journey will be,” he said. Led by the Prime Minister, participants at the venue offered a special prayer for the quake victims. India has deployed massive resources, including military forces, for rescue and relief operations in Nepal. Modi said Lord Buddha’s timeless message of love and compassion could help rid the world of the problems of war and violence. The whole world has acknowledged that the 21st century will be Asia’s century, he said, adding that Buddha’s teachings would be the inspiration and guiding spirit for Asia as it showed the world the path to relief from problems of conflict and hatred. Modi recalled his visits to Buddhist temples recently in Japan and Sri Lanka and also in China when he was chief minister of Gujarat. He said that the profound spiritual consciousness that pervaded these temples must be forged into a powerful force for good in the world.

New Delhi, May 4 (iaNS) A woman activist on Monday urged AAP leader Kumar Vishwas to clarify his relationship with her, prompting both Kumar Vishwas and the AAP to deny assumptions of wrongdoing as "baseless". The Aam Aadmi Party volunteer said she had approached the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) against Kumar Vishwas seeking his clarification. "I want Kumar Vishwas to come forward and clarify that there was nothing between us. I have suffered a lot because of this entire matter," the complainant, her face partly covered, told the media here. "My family is not with me because of this issue. I have been living alone for the last one month. The AAP is also not supporting me," she said. "I want my respect back." She did not hurt any criminal allegation against Kumar Vishwas. The AAP contested the charges. "The issue has been played up as if Kumar Vishwas has illicit relations with the woman. The woman herself has named four people for maligning her image on social media," AAP leader Sanjay Singh told the media. "Spare our families... They get hurt by such baseless reports," he said. Kumar Vishwas called the whole thing a political conspiracy. "The woman is like my younger sister... People have given their life for our movement. I am facing character assassination." He specifically blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "A rumour is being spread to malign me and the party. The BJP lost the elections badly in Delhi... In pain and frustration they are targeting AAP leaders," he said. An exile Tibetan woman prays on the occasion of the Buddha Jayanti festival in New Delhi on Monday, May 4. The festival The woman she had taken party in Kumar Vishwas' marks Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. (AP Photo) campaign in the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in 2014. “Later I saw a post on social media in 2015 in which it was claimed that Kumar Vishwas’s wife had caught us in an objectionable position. When I confronted Kumar Vishwas he asked me not to pay attention to it, and not to India was among the first to re- make a big issue out of it," she said. New Delhi,May 4 (iaNS): In- son Vikas Swarup said. The spokesperson said while act and move to Nepal's aid after the dia will be withdrawing its rescue She said she appealed to Kumar Vishwas to tell the teams from quake-hit Nepal, along the rescue operations were over, the devastating 7.9-magnitude quake media "that nothing had happened between us". with 34 other nations, the govern- next phase of operations to provide hit the Himalayan nation on April She said he promised to do that, adding she was like "a relief and rebuild the nation will 25. The Indian Army, Indian Air younger sister to him... But later he stopped responding”. ment said on Monday. Force, and disaster relief teams un"Rescue teams from all 34 na- continue. She said she tried to meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind "Search and rescue phase is over. der the home ministry were rushed Kejriwal but he did not respond. tions have been asked to withdraw as it is now nine days since the quake," Indian relief efforts will continue," to Nepal, while tonnes of relief mateThe DCW said Kumar Vishwas had been summoned rial was also sent. external affairs ministry spokesper- he tweeted. to hear his view.

Indian rescue teams to be withdrawn from quake-hit Nepal

21 killed as bus falls into gorge in MP paNNa (Mp), May 4 (iaNS): At least 21 people were burnt to death on Monday when their bus fell into a gorge and caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, an official said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Divisional Commissioner, Sagar, R.K. Mathur told IANS that the accident occurred at about 2.00 p.m. when the private bus, plying from Chhattarpur to Panna, fell into the gorge in the Bhairav Ghat region and caught fire. However, 12 passengers were rescued. "The bus fall caused an explosion, leading to a huge fire. The bodies were

burnt beyond recognition and are in skeleton form. But relief and rescue efforts are being carried out," he said, adding that a magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident. Prime Minister Modi, in a message said: "News of bus accident in Panna, MP is extremely saddening. Condolences to families of the deceased. I wish the injured a speedy recovery." Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced Rs.2 lakh each as ex-gratia for the next of kin of the deceased, Rs.50,000 for the badly injured and Rs.25,000 for those with minor injuries. Witnesses said only a few passengers could manage to escape from the burning bus.

PM Modi joins Chinese Indian media slammed for doing social media site Weibo PR exercise for government in Nepal New Delhi, May 4 (iaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Twitter on Monday that he has joined Chinese microblogging website Weibo. Weibo is often called the Twitter of China. The prime minister uploaded an image of his comment on Weibo. "Hello China! Looking forward to interacting with Chinese friends through Weibo," he said in a message written in Mandarin and English. The announcement came ahead of Modi's visit to China, scheduled from May 14 to 16. Twitter is banned in China, and Facebook is highly restricted. By 3 p.m., Modi had around 20,500 followers, over 1600 comments, and over 500 forwards on Weibo. Sina Weibo is a Chinese microblogging website, one of the most popular sites in China, in use by well over 30 percent of Internet users.

Owner determined to take his cow for JK entrance exam SRiNaGaR, May 4 (pti): A Budgam resident, who managed to get hall ticket for his Brown Cow to write a professional entrance examination, said he is determined to take the bovine to write the papers. "You are invited. It is my legal right to take my cow for the exam. I have paid the fees, so it is my right to take the cow there," Abdul Rashid Bhat told reporters. "It was not my intention to hurt anyone's feeling or make a joke of someone. I filled this form only to check the system," Bhat, who hails from Chadoora

area of central Kashmir Budgam district, said. In an attempt to expose the loopholes in the online registration system of Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE), Bhat had managed to acquire an admit card for his cow to write the examination for admission to Diploma in Polytechnic College. The admit card was issued by the Board in the name of Kachir Gaaw (Brown Cow), which is supposedly daughter of Gura Dand (Red Bull). The cow has been alloted a seat at

Government Degree College, Bemina for writing the examination scheduled to be held on May 10. Bhat said the present system of BOPEE allows all and sundry to register for the examinations. "You also know how BOPEE exams are conducted - it can be a cow, calf or Buffalo. I thought of trying to fill a form for a cow and I completed all formalities including payment of the fees," he added. A candidate sitting the examination requires to have passed the matriculation examination from any

recognised board of school education. However, those candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examinations, can also appear subject to their passing. "My cow's result is awaited," Bhat said with a sarcastic smile. The incident came to light on Saturday after opposition National Conference spokesman Junaid Azim Mattu uploaded a copy of the admit card on social networking site Twitter. "The J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations issued this roll-

number slip to a cow after due verification. I have both the Provisional Confirmation Page for applicant Ms 'Kachir Gaaw' as well as details of payment she made to BOPEE," Mattu wrote on his account. Former Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah also commented on Mattu's post, saying "Brilliant. I wish Kachir Gaaw had turned up for the examination." BOPEE chairman Ghulam Hassan Tantray has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Cardio exercises can prevent severe asthma attacks New Delhi, May 4 (iaNS): Life had been slowly going downhill for 36-year-old car mechanic Cyril Joseph ever since he was diagnosed with ashtma five years ago. Inhaling toxic exhaust fumes all day long was an occupational hazard he couldn’t prevent while the expensive medication hardly provided any relief and instead burnt a hole in his pocket. However, it was in late 2014 when Joseph got a rude awakening about his deteriorating health condition as a severe asthma attack resulted in pushed him into respiratory and cardiac arrest. After a miraculous survival, the father of two decided to shake things up and paddle his way to fitness - literally. "On that fateful night, I saw death staring at my face. I promised myself that if I survived, I will transform my life for my two children," an emotional Joseph told IANS. In the wake of the cardiac arrest, the doctors found that Joseph’s respiratory and cardiac system had grown extremely weak over the years and medication alone wouldn’t help. That’s when Joseph was adviced to start a workout that included cycling, jogging, walking, swimming and the like. Joseph immediately decided to ride a cycle to work from home, a

Activist targets Kumar Vishwas, AAP defends him

distance of about eight km, in addition to joining cardio classes near his home on alternate days. He also tries his best to avoid fumes as much as possible. “Today, I am much fitter and the frequent asthma attacks have reduced considerably,” he said. Even though asthma has no cure, health experts said that glob-

improved blood flow to the active muscles and helps to increase the heart and lung function. "As it improves lung function, it is beneficial for asthma patients,” he said. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are 235 million people currently suffering from asthma around the world. India has an estimated 15-

May 5 is World Asthma Day ally, attempts are being made to improve cardiac fitness by simultaneously working on the heart and lungs to stabilize asthmatic patients. "It has been found that those patient who regularly do cardio exercises are able to reduce respiratory problems caused by asthma," Vikas Maurya, head of the department of respiratory medicine, interventional pulmonology, allergy and sleep disorders at B.L.K. hospital, told IANS. Emphasising that cardio-exercise requires a lot muscle movement and raises the heart rate to at least 50 percent, Maurya said some of the benefits include decreased blood pressure, increased good cholesterol, decreased body fat,

20 million asthmatics and 15 percent of them die every year. Therefore, health experts suggest that the best cardio exercises for asthmatics include walking, biking, swimming, jogging and aerobics, while several researches are going on around the world to incorporate more exercises. However, as it’s not easy for an asthmatic to undertake physical activities, Deepak Khurana, director, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Rockland group of hospitals, said that the success rate of cardio-workouts depends on the “exercise tolerance” in asthmatic patients which is related to the patient’s lung function capacity. Emphaising that patients should be counseled before sug-

gesting exercises, he said they should be told to gradually increase the level and not instantly start with heavy activities. Brijesh Paul of Kolkata-based Downtown Hospital concurred, adding that it was important for asthma patients to keep inhalers in easy reach prior to starting their workouts. However, he strictly cautioned against working out if the weather was foggy or smoggy. Rising pollution triggering asthma in healthy people "More and more patients who have never got asthma before are coming to us with this disease. This can be only attributed to the rising levels of pollution in the air," Ujjwal Parikh, consultant chest medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, told IANS. Echoing this, Vivek Chhattopadhyay of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that several research studies also indicate that pollution triggers asthma as well as low lung function, especially in children. A study conducted in Delhi by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Kolkata-based Chittaranjan National Cancer Research Centre found that every third child in Delhi had reduced lung function due to air pollution.

KathMaNDu (Nepal),May 4 (pti): Indian media is facing flak for its coverage of the earthquake disaster in Nepal with complaints in the social media that it was treating the tragedy as a “public relations exercise” on behalf of the Indian government. As Nepal picks up pieces in the aftermath of last month’s devastating earthquake that killed over 7,000 people and injured more than 14,000, some have picked holes in the “relentless and aggressive” coverage by the Indian media. By Sunday evening #GoHomeIndianMedia, which was created on Twitter for slamming the Indian media, was the top trending hashtag in Nepal with more than 60,000 tweets on the topic. As grief-stricken people in Nepal took to social media in droves to complain what they called as Indian media’s “insensitive” reportage of the worst earthquake to hit the Himalayan nation in 80 years, the criticism ironically came on the occasion of the World Press Freedom day today. At the same time, there have been critical responses to the negative reactions in the social media with comments like the Indian media coverage being “largely responsible” for how the rest of the world saw the Nepal tragedy and even driving global response. While grateful for the aid and help in rescue efforts, some sections of the media were panned on the social media for pitching the tragedy as a “Public Relations exercise” for the Indian government. In a blog published on CNN, Sunita Shakya of Nepali origin writes, “Your media and media personnel are acting like

they are shooting some kind of family serials.” She also goes on to describe a couple of instances where she says the reporter did not do enough to help the injured person in need. “Thanks to tons of reporters who came to Nepal from those rescue planes of India, you took a seat where a victim could be transported to hospitals/ health camps. Thanks to you all reporters, you took a seat where a bag of food and supplies could be placed to send to those hardly hit places,” she added. Kunda Dixit, a veteran journalist, was quoted has having said that some Nepalis, not all, feel India media is a bit patronising in their attitude and that is perhaps why such sentiments are being expressed. That is how a section of the Nepali media also feels, according to Dixit. The Indian media was accused by the Twitterati of being insensitive to survivors, asking them irrelevant questions such as “How are you feeling?” and not rendering help to those needing immediate medical aid. “If your media person can reach to the places where the relief supplies have not reached, at this time of crisis can’t they take a first-aid kit or some food supplies with them as well,?,” asked Shakya. Some tweets said that Nepal is a sovereign country and not a “satellite state”. was another tweet.Ajay Bhadra Khanal, a veteran journalist, was quoted as having said that the Indian media’s “aggressive presence” and the way they are highlighting only their government’s role in resuce and relief efforts has affected the perception among Nepalis of the Indian government.

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Thai police arrest suspect of running deadly jungle camp ties. This demonstrates Thailand’s level of complacency in conducting proper investigations,” she said. Reuters has previously documented the involvement of some members of Thai security forces in trafficking, and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has acknowledged some official complicity. Stung by being downgraded by the United States to the lowest category on its annual Trafficking in Persons report - citing a lack of enforcement and the involvement of some officials - Thailand’s military junta has ordered a crackdown on traffickers and introduced the death penalty in cases where their victims died.

Thailand’s national police chief Gen. Somyot Poompanmoung, second from left, holds a pistol seized from one of the three suspects believed to be involved in the human trafficking network after mass graves were discovered on May 1, during a press conference in Hat Yat, southern Thailand on, May 4. Police arrested 3 Thai officials and a Myanmar national in a crackdown on a long-existing criminal network that smuggles persecuted ethnic Muslims from Myanmar into Thailand and holds them captive in camps where scores have died before they can pay ransoms demanded for their freedom. (AP Photo

PADANG BESAR / NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, MAy 4 (REuTERS): Thai police have arrested a man they believe is the key figure behind a brutal human trafficking network that ran a jungle camp where dozens of bodies have been found. Soe Naing, widely known as Anwar, was detained on Wednesday as authorities closed in on a camp near the Thai-Malaysia border where as many as 400 trafficked migrants, mainly Rohingya and Bangladeshis, were imprisoned for ransom, Police Colonel Anuchon Chamat, deputy commander of police in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, told Reuters. He was charged with fraud related to his failure to release a trafficked Rohingya after receiving a ransom payment. His arrest, and the uncovering of the camp containing 26 bodies on Friday, is the first major bust of a trade in humans that activists and some Thai officials say has been allowed to flourish for years amid indifference and,

sometimes, complicity by Thai authorities. “This is huge. He’s a big guy, a top guy,” Anuchon said. Anwar denies any involvement in trafficking and says he made a living tapping rubber and selling fried bread. People with grudges against him circulated his photo and accused him of trafficking, he told Reuters in Nakhon Si Thammarat police station on Wednesday. “There are many Anwars. I’m also called Anwar. But you have to consider which Anwar is actually a human trafficker,” he said. Four other people have been arrested for alleged involvement in the network since January, Anuchon said, adding that phone records indicated the operation likely stretched to Malaysia, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Police are collecting evidence with a view to laying charges against Anwar, a Rohingya living in the southern Thai province of Songkhla, for murder, human trafficking and cross-border criminal activity, said Anuchon. Phone records, financial

transactions and witness testimony point to Anwar allegedly playing a central role in the operation, Anuchon said. Police are also collecting DNA evidence from the grave site. Complacency, Complicity Case documents reviewed by Reuters, as well as interviews with police and witnesses, provide some insight into one of the alleged networks involved in the smuggling of the more than 100,000 stateless Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence and poverty in Myanmar since 2012 - often held at sea and in camps for months as they are shunted from Myanmar to Thailand, and then Malaysia. Amy Smith, executive director for Southeast Asia at rights group Fortify Rights, said the camp uncovered on Friday was just one of the many that trafficking survivors say are strewn across southern Thailand. “To our understanding, this is the first mass grave that’s been uncovered by Thai authori-

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NAGALAND: KOHIMA EARTHQUAKES DON'T KILL PEOPLE POOR QUALITY CONSTRUTION / NON ENGINEERED BUILDING DO. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE which is attainable within our economic capacity and resources with available technology at hand. North East India is in the highest earthquake vulnerable zone V having frequency 50 to 70 years. The last major earthquake in Asom on 15.08.1950 killed 36000+ when there was not much heavy building existed. National Disaster Management Agency predicted that 8.4 lakhs people may be killed if earthquake of 1950 magnitude visit North East at midnight. Detail investigation of Bhuj Town, Gujarat 26.01.2001 earthquake that killed 21,519 people reveal that poor quality construction of buildings are mostly the causes. Poor quality R.C.C. building construction collapsed during installation killing 74 people on 04.04.2013 in Mumbai, 2500 people on 24.04.2013 in Bangladesh, 28 People on 04.01.2014 in Goa and so on. In addition to lost of human life, economic lasses are enormous. We only need to remember good management during building construction by giving priority in order of merit Viz Safety, Economy, Durability, Convenient and finally Aesthetic through proper consultation with the right professionals Viz Civil Engineers & Architects. State Quality Control Board Kohima

Regularly Beaten At the camp uncovered on Friday, just a few hundred meters from the Malaysian border, rows of bamboo pens sit beneath a tree canopy; makeshift water pipes run nearby. Discarded shoes litter the ground, a sign of what police say was a hurried evacuation just days before police arrived. During a visit by a Reuters reporter on Saturday, police and rescue teams could be seen pulling bodies in various stages of de-

cay from the earth. Two police witnesses who spoke to Reuters recounted allegations of beatings and murders in the camp. One, a former inmate who helped lead police to the site, said those being held were regularly beaten while on the phone to relatives in order to extract money. Those who couldn’t pay, or who crossed the traffickers, were often killed. The witness, who cannot be identified because he is in police protection, said he saw 17 people bludgeoned to death in the 10 months he was in the camp. “I saw four people beaten to death in the space of two hours,” the witness said. Police said on Sunday that initial forensic examinations of the bodies found at the site showed no signs of violent death, such as bone marks or breakages.

“They’re Going To Kill Me” One of those allegedly murdered was a 25-yearold identified only by his first name, Kasim, whose family had paid 95,000 baht ($2,870) for his release. Instead, hearing that Kasim’s uncle had passed information on his detention to authorities, Anwar ordered him killed, the witness said.

Kasim’s uncle, Kullya Mei, separately told Reuters the camp guards called him before they killed Kasim, and placed the phone to his nephew’s face. “He said: ‘They’re going to kill me. What did you do?’” Kullya Mei recalled. The next thing he said he heard was his nephew screaming. Reuters was unable to independently verify Kullya Mei’s account. Anuchon said police were investigating the allegation. On Jan. 11, police intercepted a convoy with about 100 malnourished Rohingya huddled in trucks in the southern district of Hua Sai, said Anuchon, the police deputy commander. One woman was found dead, another two died later in hospital. Arrests following that interception yielded phone records that allowed police to piece together some of the alleged network, Anuchon said. Kasim’s alleged killing helped yield further evidence, with police saying bank transfer slips showed payments to suspected network members. The network grossed about 10 million baht ($302,147) a month, said Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongsathorn Kueaseng, an investigator on the case.

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Britain's new princess named as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

LONDON, MAy 4 (AP): Britain's newborn princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. The princess is the second child of Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. The baby will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, royal officials said Monday. Charlotte, the feminine form of Charles, appears to be a nod to the newborn's grandfather, Prince Charles. The middle names honor Queen Elizabeth II, the infant's 89-year-old great-grandmother, and the late Princess Diana, William's mother. The princess is fourth in line to the throne after Charles, William and her older brother Prince George. William and Kate introduced the baby princess to the world Saturday evening, just 12 hours after Kate checked into a London hospital to give birth. The baby weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces (3.7 kilograms). The couple had kept the world guessing about the name until after both sets of grandparents got a chance to visit Kensington Palace on Sunday to meet their granddaughter. Bookmakers had taken huge amounts of bets on the name, and Charlotte had been a favorite choice, a front runner alongside other guesses like Alice and Victoria. Earlier Monday, bells at Westminster Abbey pealed and gun salutes were fired across London in honor of the newborn princess. Dozens of deafening volleys were fired from Hyde Park and the Tower of London.

Nepal: We will need huge foreign support for reconstruction KATHMANDu, MAy 4 (AP): Nepal’s government will need immense international support as the Himalayan nation begins turning its attention toward reconstruction in the coming weeks, in the wake of the devastating April earthquake, a top official said Monday. Nepal is one of the world’s poorest nations, and its economy, largely based on tourism, has been crippled by the earthquake, which left at least 7,200 people dead. While there are no clear estimates yet of how much it will cost to rebuild, it will certainly be enormously expensive. “In two to three weeks a seri-

ous reconstruction package needs to be developed, where we’ll need enormous help from the international community,” said Information Minister Minendra Rijal. “There’s a huge, huge funding gap.” He also said foreign rescue workers were welcome in Nepal, saying they could remain as long as they are needed. He had earlier said that the need for their services was diminishing, but later denied that he wanted them to leave the country. Soon, he added, the nation will be shifting away from a rescue mode and “will be concentrating more on relief operations.”

Since the April 25 earthquake, 4,050 rescue workers from 34 different nations have flown to Nepal to help in rescue operations, provide emergency medical care and distribute food and other necessities. Meanwhile, Buddhists turned out to visit shrines and monasteries to mark the birthday of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Kathmandu’s main airport remained closed since Sunday to large aircraft delivering aid due to runaway damage, but U.N. officials said the overall logistics situation was improving. The airport was built to handle only medium-size jetliners, but not

the large military and cargo planes that have been flying in aid supplies, food, medicines, and rescue and humanitarian workers, said Birendra Shrestha, the manager of Tribhuwan International Airport. There have been reports of cracks on the runway and other problems at the only airport in Nepal capable of handling jetliners. Jamie McGoldrick, the U.N. coordinator for Nepal said the bottlenecks in aid delivery were slowly disappearing, and the Nepalese government eased customs and other bureaucratic hurdles on humanitarian aid following complaints from the U.N.

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DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE No:IND/HL/Apparel & Garment/90/2015

Date 4th May 2015

ADvertIseMeNt Applications are invited from suitable qualified entrepreneurs having sound financial credentials to operate & manage the following units under the Apparel & Garment Manufacturing Project at 6th Mile, District Industries Centre Complex, Dimapur, a project funded by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Nagaland. 1. Apparel & Garment Manufacturing – 2 Units 2. Incubation Centre – 1 unit

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• Degree/Diploma holders of any discipline related to textile, apparel, fashion design etc. • First generation entrepreneurs • Designpreneurs • Experience/comprehensive background in promotion of skill development services The Entrepreneur shall be responsible for: 1) Ensuring Working capital, raw material, consumable, quality control, O&M costs. 2) Active participation in capacity building programs provided by the Department. 3) Carry out business from the Centre for Apparel & Garment making. 4) Operate, maintain & manage the facilities. 5) Pay lease rentals, other charges and protection against damage to machinery as prescribed by the Department. 6) Execute lease agreement with the Department for operationalisation of the facility during his/her tenure for a period of 3 (three) years after which the facility should be vacated for further leasing to the next entrepreneur on revolving basis. Interested Entrepreneurs are to collect the Expression of Interest (EOI) and other details to be submitted along with their CV/Business Profile/Business Plan from the contact details as given below: Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Above Hotel Vivor, Kohima – 797001, Email: industrynaga@gmail.com, Phone: 9436001271/9612162697 Late date for submission of application is 15th May 2015. Date for selection of entrepreneurs is 19th May 2015. sd/(Er. Kahoto Sema) Director of Industries & Commerce

The Morung Express SPORTS barcelona faces bayern, Aguero earns Man City win at Spurs Tuesday

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5 May 2015

old coach in CL semifinal

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right controls the ball followed by Sevilla’s Timothee Kolodziejczak, centre, and Sevilla’s Daniel Carrico from Portugal, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Sevilla and Real Madrid at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla, Spain, Saturday, May 2. (AP Photo)

BARCELONA, MAy 4 (AP): Pep Guardiola, the former player who coached Barcelona to 14 titles including two European Cups, makes his highly anticipated return to Camp Nou on Wednesday at the helm of new club Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals. A day earlier, titleholder Real Madrid visits Juventus in the first-leg of the other meeting of Europe's final four teams that together boast a combined 21 European Cups. Here is a look at the two first-leg matches: BARCELONA-BAYERN MUNICH Many Barcelona fans will have mixed feelings Wednesday night when the man hailed as the club's greatest coach will now be scheming to derail its quest for a treble from the opponents' dugout. Guardiola won six titles in a glorious first season at Barcelona and 14 of a possible 19 titles from 20082012, before he stunned club and fans alike by leaving. Last week, Bayern clinched its second consecutive Bundesliga crown under the Catalan. First-year coach Luis Enrique has Barcelona back to playing its most

dominant football since Guardiola's departure. Barcelona's trio of attacking stars in Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez have combined for 108 goals this season as Barcelona leads the Spanish league with three games to play and has also reached the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao. "Details. In series as evenly matched as this one, the details will determine who gets the advantage," Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano said about Bayern. Bayern slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, but at least avoided any further injuries. Arjen Robben is out for the rest of the season and Robert Lewandowski is doubtful after suffering a concussion and facial fractures in last week's loss to Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup. Franck Ribery is still nursing an ankle injury he sustained in March. Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara is back from injury and will also make his return to Camp Nou.

rie A title with four games to spare at the weekend. Saturday's 1-0 win at Sassuolo was enough to claim the first of potentially three trophies as it also faces Lazio in the Italian Cup final. The celebrations may be on ice but the fans are likely to be louder than ever at Juventus Stadium on Tuesday as it will be their first chance to congratulate their heroes. "It had been a while since I scored in the league so I'm pleased with my goal, but Tuesday's match is the only thing that matters now," said goalscorer Arturo Vidal. "I know Madrid is the best team in the world, but we want to get to the final. The Champions League is a dream and there will be time to celebrate at the end of the season." Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is still out injured following a rightthigh muscle tear but is set to return to training this week and Massimiliano Allegri is hopeful of having the French international at his disposal for the second leg. Juventus' main task will be stopping Cristiano Ronaldo. The Ballon d'Or holder netted three times to earn a 3-2 win at Sevilla on Saturday, JUVENTUS-REAL MADRID Juventus will be in high spirits af- as he set a club record with his 29th ter clinching its fourth successive Se- hat trick for Madrid.

Real face another defensive barrier at Juventus

TURIN, MAy 4 (REUTERs): Having battled to break down one of Europe's meanest defences in the quarter-finals, Real Madrid will have to do it all over again when they face Juventus in their Champions League semi-final. The defending champions took just under three hours to break down Atletico's resistance in the previous round, wining 1-0 on aggregate with a goal in the 88th minute of the second leg. On Tuesday, they face a Juventus side who were crowned Serie A champions on Saturday with four games to spare after conceding only 19 goals in 34 games.Juve's defence has been just as impressive in the Champions League

with only five goals against in 10 games and six clean sheets. However, Juventus are also a more refined outfit than Atletico, less prone to rough-arm tactics and capable of coming out and attacking depending on the circumstances. Central defenders, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci, have been playing together for four seasons for both Juventus and Italy, winning four successive Serie A titles. "I think we have the best defence," Bonucci said ahead of their semi-final first leg against Real. "We know and understand each other perfectly after playing together for so long."

The question is whether it is good enough to stand a Real Madrid attack led by the prolific Cristiano Ronaldo, who sounded another warning by firing his 25th La Liga hat-trick in the 3-2 win over Sevilla on Saturday. Juventus will also have to worry about breaking down Real's defence, which has not conceded an away goal in the competition since their 2-1 win at Ludogorets Razgrad on Oct. 1, a total of 444 minutes' playing time. Although Juventus are the dominant force domestically, Italian football has been in the doldrums for several years and they cannot compete with Real's spending power. A lot of water has passed

under the bridge since Juventus last played in the semi-finals 12 years ago when, coincidentally, they also faced Real and won 4-3 on aggregate. The only two surviving players from those ties are the respective goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Iker Casillas. Altogether, Juventus and Real have met 16 times before, all in the European Cup/Champions League, since their first meeting in the 1961/62 quarter-finals. Those games have included one in the final in 1998, when Real Madrid won 1-0 to claim their seventh title. The most recent was in the group stage last season when Real won 2-1 at the Bernabeu and drew 2-2 in Turin.

LONDON, MAy 4 (AP): Manchester City responded to officially losing its Premier League title by beating Tottenham 1-0 through Sergio Aguero's goal to cement second place on Sunday. The Argentina striker took his league-high tally to 22 goals by finishing off a classic counterattack in the 29th minute, running onto David Silva's pass and sending a rising shot inside the near post. City has recovered from a slump to win its last three matches and virtually guarantee a place in the Champions League next season. The team is provisionally three points ahead of thirdplace Arsenal, whose first of two games in hand is at Hull on Monday, and five clear of fourth-place Manchester United. Two wins from its last three matches will secure City an automatic berth in Europe's top competition. City kicked off at White Hart Lane less than an hour after being replaced as English champions by Chelsea. Yet a positive finish to the season is providing momentum going into next season — and increasing the chances of City manager Manuel Pellegrini keeping his job after a trophyless campaign. "They know we will be back next year," City goalkeeper Joe Hart said in a message to Chelsea. Aguero has come good

Tottenham Hotspurs's Jan Vertonghen, left, controls the ball in front of Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Manchester City, at White Hart Lane Stadium in London, Sunday, May 3. (AP Photo)

just when City needed him, with his fifth goal in the past four games making him likely to finish the season as the league's top scorer. Tottenham striker Harry Kane is second in the scoring charts with 20 goals and was denied on two occasions by Hart. Aguero has a better scoring record against Spurs than any other team, with 10 goals in seven games against them. He netted all four in City's 4-1 win at Etihad Stadium in

the reverse fixture in October. His latest goal was sparked by a quick throwout by Hart after collecting the ball from a corner. Silva charged downfield, before cutting inside and slipping a perfectly weighted pass to Aguero for the striker to hit a first-time shot past Hugo Lloris. Aguero could have had a penalty earlier in the first half after having his legs clipped by Fazio, and nearly grabbed a second when he ran onto Fernandinho's pass, rounded Lloris

and skewed his shot wide while stretching. Tottenham had more possession — and had 21 shots — but could not find a way past Hart as Kane, Paulinho and Ryan Mason were defied. "It showed what we were about," the England goalkeeper said. "We didn't play well today (and) we've done to Tottenham what teams have done to us." City ended a run of four straight away defeats in the league.

Still an asterisk over Mayweather's legacy

LAs VEGAs, MAy 4 (REUTERs): Heading into the much hyped 'Fight of the Century', Floyd Mayweather Jr. repeatedly said his welterweight showdown with Manny Pacquiao was all about defining his legacy while preserving a perfect record as a professional. In many ways, it was a case of 'job done' on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena where the 38-year-old American once again showcased his brilliant defensive skills as he won a unanimous decision over Pacquiao in their title bout. Pacquiao is renowned for his aggression and speed but the Filipino southpaw was continually outsmarted by Mayweather who, despite back peddling for much of the bout, controlled the pace of the fight and the geography of the ring. Mayweather, a polarizing figure because of his arrogance and flamboyant showmanship, improved his career record to 48-0 and said during the postfight news conference that he would fight once more, in September, before retiring from the sport. Should that pan out with the American winning his final bout, he would match the iconic 49-0 record achieved by former heavyweight champion

cause a fight was existing and the fans got their money's worth." Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson agreed, tweeting: "We waited 5 years for that... #underwhelmed". The fact that it took more than five years to make the fight happen was also part of the problem.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks back after greeting the crowd after his win against Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, in their welterweight title fight on May 2 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo)

Rocky Marciano. That would certainly be a legacy. Yet always with Mayweather there are shades of gray in what could be a stark black-and-white reminder on paper of his superb career as a professional.All too often, he has been criticised for handpicking his opponents, and there is also the question of his relatively low knockout rate, just 26 for a boxer who prides himself on staying out of harm's way whenever possible in the ring. Boxing great Oscar De

La Hoya, who was beaten by both Mayweather and Pacquiao before calling time on his own glittering career, was distinctly underwhelmed by Saturday's fight - mainly because of the American's style. "Sorry boxing fans. Call me old school but I like the fans getting their money's worth by watching an action-packed fight," De La Hoya tweeted after what is expected to be the top grossing prize fight of all-time. "I'm just not into the boxing, running style. I like jumping out of my seat be-

TWILIGHT OF CAREERS Granted, Mayweather and Pacquiao are the greatest boxers of their generation but, at the respective ages of 38 and 36, they are in the twilight of their careers and most pundits believe they have lost some of their skills in the ring. Had the so-called megafight taken place in 2010, with both men in their prime, their contest could well have been a genuine classic, given their contrasting styles. For Mayweather, however, Saturday's action and outcome provided proof that he is continually undervalued by the media and by many boxing fans "Everyone's been saying for years that Floyd was scared and I would lose (against Pacquiao)," said the American, an 11-time world champion in five weight divisions who expects to make a mind-boggling $200 million from his showdown with Pacquiao.

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international Year of light -2015

umans have experienced light millions of years before they knew What is light?. Light is everywhere, from sunsets to rainbows, from the blues and greens of the ocean to the remarkable range of colors of plants and animals, our first experiences of light and color are through what we see in the natural world. The light has also become central part of our modern civilization. We literally cannot do anything these days without light . Light is necessary to the very existence of life itself (photosynthesis), and the many applications of light have revolutionized human society through medicine, communications, entertainment and culture. To create global awareness about light and light based technologies and its impact on our life, UN General Assembly 68th Session adopted 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015). So, naturally question comes to one’s mind is - What is light ? Our quest for definition of light has been boggling human mind for centuries. It started from religious scriptures to modern theories. Light has different meaning to different people- for some light is a form of energy and for some it is knowledge. Over the centuries, our view of light has

changed dramatically. The first real theories about light came from the ancient Greeks. They describe light as a ray -- a straight line moving from one point to another. Pythagoras, proposed that vision resulted from light rays emerging from a person's eye and striking an object. Epicurus argued the opposite: Objects produce light rays, which then travel to the eye. Arab scholars took these ideas and honed them even further, developing what is now known as geometrical optics -- applying geometrical methods to the optics of lenses, mirrors and prisms. The most famous practitioner of geometrical optics was Ibn al-Haytham, who lived in present-day Iraq between A.D. 965 and 1039. Ibn al-Haytham identified the optical components of the human eye and correctly described vision as a process involving light rays bouncing from an object to a person's eye By the 17th century, some prominent European scientists began to think differently about light. One key figure was the Dutch mathematician-astronomer Christiaan Huygens. In 1690, Huygens published his "Treatise on Light," in which he described the undulatory theory. In this theory, he speculated on the existence of some invisible medium

-- an ether -- filling all empty space between objects. He further speculated that light forms when a luminous body causes a series of waves or vibrations in this ether. Those waves then advance forward until they encounter an object. If that object is an eye, the waves stimulate vision. This was the most accepted wave theories of light of that time. Not everyone embraced it. Isaac Newton was one of those people. In 1704, Newton proposed a different take -- one describing light as corpuscles, or particles. Faraday proposed in 1847 that light was a high-frequency electromagnetic vibration, which could propagate even in the absence of a medium such as the ether. Faraday's work inspired James Clerk Maxwell and proposed that light was a form of electromagnetic radiation and travels through space with constant speed. All works of centuries put together now, the ‘Light’ is referred to the breadth of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes visible light, as well as light with wavelengths that we cannot see such as: radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays moves with constant speed in space. To pay the respect to discoveries and the-

ories of past, UNESCO decided to celebrated intended or needed 2015 as the International Year of Light and • Clutter – bright, confusing and excessive Light-based Technologies. groupings of light sources Light pollution not only impairs our view The major scientific anniversaries that will of the Universe, it hurts the planet by increasbe celebrated during IYL 2015 are: ing energy consumption, wasting money and • 1015: Works on optics by Ibn Al-Haytham harming the health and safety of humans and • 1815: The notion of light as a wave pro- wildlife. The International Dark-Sky Associaposed by Fresnel tion is the recognized authority on light pollu• 1865: The electromagnetic theory of light tion and promotes the idea that light should propagation proposed by Maxwell be used only when needed. • 1915: Einstein’s theory of the photoelectric The objective of IYL 2015 programs is to effect in 1905 and of the embedding of light promote public and political understanding in cosmology through general relativity of the central role of light in the modern world • 1965: Discovery of the cosmic microwave while also celebrating noteworthy anniversabackground by Penzias and Wilson, and ries in 2015—from the first studies of optics Charles Kao’s achievements concerning 1,000 years ago to discoveries in optical comthe transmission of light in fibers for opti- munications that power the Internet today. cal communication. This International Year will bring together The discovery of artificial lighting system many different stakeholders including scienhas also created a new problem called – light tific societies and unions, educational instipollution. Light pollution is excessive or inap- tutions, technology platforms, non-profit orpropriate outdoor lighting. Common forms ganizations and private sector partners. This of light pollution include: program also aims to highlight the spread of • Glare – excessive brightness that causes vi- knowledge about availability of light, to insual discomfort crease the energy access, energy efficiency. • Sky glow – brightening of the night sky over Dr Chetan Kachhara inhabited areas Department of Physics, • Light trespass – light falling where it is not Kohima Science College, Jotsoma

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Kangana Ranaut

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bags Second National Award for Queen

Special needs student from Suniel Shetty's NGO qualifies for Special OlympicS

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uniel and Mana Shetty are thrilled about a special needs student of their NGO qualifying for the upcoming Special Olympics in the US July will be doubly special for Suniel and Mana Shetty. The month will begin with their daughter, Athiya making her big screen debut and end with a special needs teenager of their NGO flying down to Los Angeles for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Vipul Jain, a 17-yearold mentally challenged student, has qualified for a softball tournament in the upcoming world event. He is enrolled with Save The Children India, a voluntary organisation founded by Mana’s mother Vipula Kadri. After her death, the actor and his entrepreneur wife took on the responsibility to run it. Among its various interventions, the NGO runs a special school for hearing impaired and mentally challenged children. Around 250 special children from slum areas are study there. Mana and Suniel are on cloud nine after news

Suniel and Mana Shetty with Vipul Jain (centre)Suniel and Mana Shetty with Vipul Jain (centre).

trickled in about Vipul’s qualification in the US sports event which will be held between July 25 and August 2. “For both of us, all the students are like our children and we celebrate their successes as our own,” she says. The actor says, “We have seen Vipul since his kindergarten days and

for me, his achievements hold as much value as Athiya’s or Ahaan’s success does.” Vipul, who excels at a variety of sports and has won medals and trophies at state-level athletic and table tennis competitions, says “I feel encouraged while playing sports in their presence.”

Tiger Woods & Lindsey Vonn end romance

he former couple confirmed the news in separate statements on Sunday (03May15), with Woods revealing he and Vonn had "mutually decided" to end the relationship. His note reads: "I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I’ll always cherish our time together. She has been amazing with (daughters) Sam and Charlie and my entire family. Unfortunately, we lead very hectic lives and are both competing in demanding sports. It’s difficult to spend time together." Vonn, who recently accompanied Woods and his daughters to The 2015 Masters tournament in Georgia, adds, "After nearly three years together, Tiger and I have mutually decided to end our relationship. I will always cherish the memories that we've created together. Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a majority of our time apart. I will always admire and respect Tiger. He and his beautiful family will always hold a special place in my heart."

5 May 2015

Beyoncé signed three

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Coldplay donate 10,000 pounds to Hampshire amputee Alex Lewis

ollywood’s Queen Kangana Ranaut received Best actress award on Sunday from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi at the 62nd National Award ceremony. Kangana Ranaut known for her brilliant performance in Vikas Bahl’s Queen was honoured with second National award for the same movie. Dressed in Bibhu Mohapatra gown matched with metallic heels, Kangana looked overwhelming. The actress was also seen posing and interacting with the BJP leader L. K. Advani at the ceremony. She also celebrated her happiness after receiving her award with director Vikas Bahland actor Dhanush. Also actor Dhanush was presented with an award at the 62nd National Award ceremony from President of India Pranab Mukherjee. On the work front, Kangana, who won hearts with her amazing performance, as Rani in Vikas Bahl’s Queen is all set for her upcoming film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. The actress will be seen playing double role in the film. Kangana (Tanu) plays two different avatars one of tom boy and another of desi girl. The movie is the sequel of Tanu Weds Manu, which has come with a surprise package with double suspense and entertainment.

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eyoncé isn’t just in the business of making killer records herself. The queen of the Beyhive is also on the lookout for emerging talent — according to the New York Post, she just signed three young girls to her Parkwood Entertainment Company based on their YouTube covers of her own songs. Chloe Bailey, 17, and Halle Bailey, 15, are two sisters who live in Los Angeles. Their cover of “Pretty Hurts” racked up millions of views on YouTube and caught the eye of their idol’s manager, who brought the girls’ talent to Beyoncé herself. Now, they have a $1 million contract with Parkwood for up to six albums over the next five years. Beyoncé also signed a New York-based singer named Sophie Beem, who is just 14 years old. Beem competed on “The X Factor” in 2012, finishing in the top 40. Now, she’s scored a $560,000 contract with Parkwood.

'I Am Mr. Mother'

emotional drama on male pregnancy: Director

.A. Siddique says his Bollywood debut directorial "I Am Mr. Mother" is about a pregnant man, but there is more to it than just pregnancy. "Male pregnancy has been portrayed on screen, but they were all comedies. My film is a gripping tale of a pregnant man, but the pregnancy is not the only thing about the movie," Siddique told IANS. "It is a dark, emotional story about pain, anguish, love and sacrifice. My film is an eclectic intense drama performed by intelligent, but eccentric individuals to understand the basic pain behind the process of birth and what women feel. If we feel deeply what women feel, there won't be any kind of violence against women," he added. The director also stresses that his project is com-

pletely original. "My film is original from first scene to the last. I'm completely confident about my content and that's why I haven't taken a single frame from other movies. There are no Shah Rukh (Khan) and Salman (Khan) in my film so, content is the star for me," he said. Siddique says the film is "extremely bold and daring". "I won't deny that my film is extremely bold and daring. No one has ever been so daring and no one will ever dare to attempt such a subject. There are scenes involving sex and drug abuse but they are an integral part of my script and a demand of the plot," he said. The film is produced by Raju K. Sontakke under the banner Shri Raja Productions and is expected to hit the screens in June this year.

oldplay have donated 10,000 pounds to an "inspiring" quadruple amputee who lost his limbs from a deadly infection. The band's frontman Chris Martin personally emailed Alex Lewis from Stockbridge, Hampshire, to say he had renewed his "faith in life", reported BBC online. Rosemary Court, who helps manage Lewis's charity trust, said it had been "astonished" to discover the substantial donation from the band. Court said the generosity had been "such a lift" for Lewis. Lewis, a father, contracted a streptococcal infection which led to the rare Strep A Toxic Shock Syndrome. His infected limbs were starting to poison his body and had to be amputated to save his life.

Jamie Foxx slammed for ‘remix’ of national anthem during Mayweather- Pacquiao fight

any fans found Jamie Foxx's performance during the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao fight less than a knock-out on Saturday night. The actor, 47, sang the national anthem during the much anticipated fight, leaving many less than impressed with his version of "The Star-Spangled Banner." "The real fight was between Jamie Foxx and the national anthem," Twitter user Tommy Ross wrote about his performance. Fight fans were not only unmoved with Foxx’s vocals, many shared their distaste for his “remix” of the song's melody.

Katrina Kaif's family is finally taking her stardom 'seriously'

he may be one of the biggest stars in Bollywood but even Katrina Kaif has to try hard when it comes to convincing her family that she is indeed huge in the Indian film industry. It actually took a Madame Tussaud's wax statue to convince her family. In an interview, while promoting a brand of cosmetics recently in Mumbai, Katrina had this to say: "It was only after I got my own statue at Madame Tussaud's that my family decided to take my star status seriously. They were all kidding of course but it took a wax statue placed next to the one of Justin Bieber at the museum for them to take me seriously." Katrina unveiled her replica on March 27 in London.

“CONCERT FOR NEPAL”

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13 movies you should watch with your mom this Mother's Day weekend

et the mood this Mother's Day and treat your mother to a marathon of popcorn and wine-friendly movies that feature strong female leads. Some movies may be heartbreaking, others come with laughs, but regardless, your mom will surely love these movies. Here are 13 great movies that you could watch with your beloved mother this weekend:

"stepmom"

Starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts, this film follows a terminally ill mother who has to deal with her former husband's new wife and her becoming the stepmother of their children. Both begin by disliking each other, but eventually bond for the sake of the family.

"The Guilt Trip"

Follow Seth Rogan and the amazing Barbara Streisand on a road trip filled with laughs, mishaps and moments that'll make you say, "Awwww."

"The Family stone"

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This movie will really make you melt into a puddle of emotions. "The Family Stone" is a comedydrama about a mother (Diane Keaton) who is trying to reunite all her children for Christmas to eventually tell them that she is battling cancer.

"Mamma Mia!"

This film, based on the popular Broadway musical with all of ABBA's musical hits, follows a bride-to-be (Amanda Seyfried) trying to find her real father. In the meantime, her mother (Meryl Streep) is trying to rekindle her feelings with her ex and trying to accept her daughter is finally grown up.

“Grey Gardens”

Grey Gardens is a documentary about an old mother and her middle-aged daughter — who are the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis — living their eccentric lives in a filthy, decaying mansion in East Hampton. There is also a musical on Grey Gardens and an HBO movie. You should watch the documentary first, then the HBO movie starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore.

"Monster-in-Law"

Jane Fonda is great as a mother-in-law, or more of a monster-in-law. This comedy focuses on the unique relationship between a mother and son. The mother does not like the idea that her son will leave her to be with another woman so she tries and sabotage their relationship and wedding.

"Throw Momma from lights the ups and downs of a Norwegian immigrant the Train" Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito will really make you laugh. "Throw Momma from the Train" is about a put upon momma's boy (DeVito) and a bitter exhusband (Crystal) who both want their respective mother and spouse dead. It'll be one heck of a train wreck.

family circa 1910. The 1948 movie stars Irene Dunne.

"Changeling"

If your mom loves dramas then this is the movie to watch first. Angelina Jolie plays a grief-stricken mother who takes on the LAPD to her own detriment when it stubbornly tries to pass off an obvious "Divine secrets of the impostor as her missing child. Jolie refuses to give Ya-Ya sisterhood" up hope that she will find The Ya-Ya Sisterhood her son one day and goes follows Sandra Bullock and to great lengths to get him her on-screen mother Ellen back. Burstyn as they try to get rid of the mother-daughter tension they've had for "Gypsy" Musicals are great mayears. Both then explore terial for adaptations. "GypBurstyn's past and her wild adventures she had with sy," which was based on the Broadway hit, is about the her girlhood friends. life and times of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee and "Mrs. Doubtfire" her aggressive stage mothThis movie will not er, Mama Rose. only help you realize all the things parents do for their children, but it'll help you "The Blind side" Based on a true story, remember the incredible "The Blind Side" highlights Robin Williams. After a bitter divorce, Williams, a the story of Michael Oher, a voice actor, disguises him- homeless and traumatized self as a female housekeep- boy who became an Aller to spend time with his American football player children held in full-custo- and first round NFL draft dy by his former wife (Sally pick with the help of his adoptive mother (Sandra Fields). Bullock) and family. This shows that mothers "I Remember Mama" story will care for children reAn oldie, but a goodie. "I gardless if they are biologiRemember Mama," high- cal or not.

The Dimapur Gorkha Union, cordially invites your kind presence with family & friends during the “Concert for Nepal “ on 10th May’ 2015 at Town Hall, Dimapur from 3:00 PM onwards, featuring renowned Band & various Artists of Nagaland. Your presence and generosity will make a change into the lives of the Earthquake Victims of Nepal.

“ There comes a time when we hear a certain call When the World must come together as one, There are people dying and it’s time to Lend a Hand to life The Greatest Gift of All” Supported by : Development Authority of Nagaland & Music Channel Nagaland

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Tuesday, 5th May 2015

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

8:00 PM IST

Murray wins BMW Open for 1st clay-court title

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MUNICH, MAY 4 (AP): Andy Murray won his first clay-court title on Monday when he overcame Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (4), 5-7, 7-6 (4) in the rain-delayed final of the BMW Open. The top-seeded Murray was the steadier player in the decisive tiebreaker and clinched the close match when Kohlschreiber sent a backhand long on Murray's second match point. The final was rained out on Sunday, with former two-time Munich champion Kohlschreiber leading 3-2 on serve, and postponed until Monday. Murray was in his first final on clay and won his 32nd career title, a welcome boost ahead of the French Open â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the second Grand Slam of the season that is played on clay. The Scot, ranked No, 3 in the world, became the first British man to win a title on clay since Buster Mottram in 1976. "It's incredible, Murray said. "Philipp was very tough to beat." Murray fired 17 aces, while Kohlschreiber had 11. Otherwise, little separated the two players. Kohlschreiber was seeking his third title in Munich after winning in 2007 and 2012. After trading early breaks in the second set, Murray had a chance to go 5-3 up but the German saved three break points to level at 4-4. Kohlschreiber did get the break for a 6-5 lead and took the set with a backhand winner. Both players held serve in the final set, with Murray earning three match points in the tiebreaker at the end of a long rally that finished with an error by Kohlschreiber. "I Britain's Andy Murray poses with his trophy in traditional Bavarian leather trousers after winning the final match against Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at was lucky on a couple of passing shots late in the match," Murray said. the BMW Open tennis tournament in Munich, Germany on May 4. (AP Photo)

Warriors, Wizards remain unbeaten in NBA playoffs

OAKLAND, MAY 4 (AP): Stephen Curry burnished his NBA Most Valuable Player credentials by scoring 22 points and adding seven assists to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 101-86 win over the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday. In the East, Bradley Beal shook off a sprained ankle to score 28 points as Washington knocked off topseeded Atlanta 104-98 in Game 1 of their series. After the Warriors rolled to victory, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press that Curry has won the Most Valuable Player award for the season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league has not released the voting results. An official announcement is expected Monday, and Curry will be presented with the award on the court before Game 2 on Tuesday. Curry pushed the pace from start to finish, and the Grizzlies never could slow Golden State down. The Warriors went ahead by 16 in the second quarter, and Curry kept the pressure after Memphis moved within seven. Asked about the MVP award following the game, Curry said he had no idea he had won. "Obviously, I know what the situation is, and just trying to focus on the game, and if I get a call (Monday), I'll definitely be happy, and there will be a lot of people that can be proud of that moment, as well, and we'll enjoy it," he said. Klay Thompson added 18 points and Draymond Green scored 16 to help the top-seeded Warriors roll to their 21st straight victory at home. Marc Gasol had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Zach Randolph finished with 20 points and nine rebounds for a Memphis team missing point guard Mike Conley. He sat on the bench in a suit, his left eye still swollen as he continues to recover from surgery to repair broken bones in his face. In Atlanta, the well-rested Wizards wore down the Hawks in the fourth quarter, with Otto Porter scoring a couple of big baskets and Marcin Gortat sealing the victory with a lay-up off a pass from John Wall with 14.6 seconds remaining. Wall had 18 points and 13 assists and Paul Pierce added 19 points for the Wizards, who became the first team in NBA history

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CSK beat Bangalore by 24 runs

Dwayne Bravo of the Chennai Superkings snatches the ball out of the air and runs out Virat Kohli captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore during match 37 of the Pepsi IPL 2015 (Indian Premier League) between The Chennai Superkings and The Royal Challengers Bangalore on the May 4. Photo by IPL

CHENNAI, MAY 4 (PTI): A sensational bowling effort by Chennai Super Kings saw them defend a modest total as they crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 24 runs to regain their position at the top of the table in the IPL 8 on Monday. Having posted a modest 148 for nine in 20 overs, CSK bowlers led by Ashish Nehra (3/19 in four overs) and Dwayne Bravo (2/19 in 3.4 overs) exhibited brilliant death over skills to bundle out RCB for 124 in 19.4 overs. Such was the dominance of CSK bowlers at the back end of the innings that RCB lost as many as seven wickets for 27 runs in only 5.5 overs. From a relatively comfortable 97 for three with another 52 runs to get, RCB's slump started when Bravo effected a superb reflex run-out off his own bowling to get rid of opposition skipper Virat Kohli (48, 44 balls). Kohli had hit two fours and a six during his knock as he added 63 runs for the fourth wicket with Dinesh Karthik (23) after they were left tottering at 34 for three. Once Kohli was gone, the pro-

cession started, with Karthik being snapped up in the deep off Nehra's bowling in the 15th over. In his very next over, the veteran seamer removed Safaraz Khan (8) and Harshal Patel (0) to take his wickets tally to 17 in the tournament. Bravo, on his part, bowled an exceptional 18th over with clever change ups and the off-cutters which led to Mitchell Starc playing four dot balls. On his part, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni read the pitch perfectly as he knew that it would slow down with passage of time and strokemaking would be extremely difficult in the second half. His intuition turned out to be spot on as his bowlers vindicated his decision. Earlier, Mitchell Starc bowled brilliantly for his figures of 3/24 in four overs as RCB managed to restrict CSK to 148 for nine in stipulated 20 overs after Dhoni had decided on batting first. Starc was supported well by Harshal Patel (2/19) and David Wiese (2/29). Suresh Raina, CSK's most consistent player over eight seasons, again top-scored with a 46-ball-52 that had

five sweetly-timed boundaries apart from a six. But Starc was the most impressive of the RCB bowlers as he first yorked Dwayne Smith (0) off the very first over that went for a maiden. However, Brendon McCullum (20) was in his usual aggressive self as leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and seamer Wiese came in for some harsh treatment during that initial period. He raced to 20 but it was the pace of pitch that did him in as he tried to reach for a pull-shot and was caught at the mid-wicket boundary by Iqbal Abdullah off Wiese's bowling in the final over of the Powerplay. Raina, who hit some delightful cover drives, then conjured a 64-run partnership with Faf du Plessis (24) as the pair took the team's total near 100 before Harshal's double blow put paid to the hopes of a big total. First Du Plessis was played on and then off the last delivery, Raina was trapped plumb in-front trying to pull a length delivery. Dhoni smashed 29 off 18 balls that had two huge sixes -- one each off spin twins Abdullah and Chahal before being holed out in the deep.

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Wizards guard Bradley Beal gets off a shot over Hawks defender Pero Antic during an NBA second-round basketball payoff series game on Sunday, May 3 in Atlanta. (AP Photo)

to win four straight Game 1s on the road, improving to 8-1 in the playoffs away from Washington over the past two years. After racing to a 37-26 lead after the first quarter,

Atlanta couldn't make any baskets late in the game. The Hawks shot just 5 of 28 in the final period, including 1 of 10 from 3-point range. DeMarre Carroll had

another big game for Atlanta with 24 points, but went scoreless in the final quarter. Kyle Korver made only 5 of 15 shots, Al Horford was 7 of 19, and Jeff Teague went 4 of 14.

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