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DIMAPUR • Vol. XII • Issue 124• 12 PAGes • 5

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Langzanger citizens affirm to uphold Clean Election

Macron favourite as France votes for new president

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Rampant Real thrash Granada after Barca down Villarreal

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Nagaland govt’s response to audit observations lacking Morung Express news Dimapur | May 7

Five houses were gutted by a fire in T/chingkho village in Mon district on the morning of May 7, Sunday. Property worth thousands is estimated to have been destroyed by the blaze, leaving several families homeless. Sources informed that the fire probably occurred due to a short circuit.

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India behind 161 nations in ratifying treaty on torture NEW DELHI, MAY 7 (PTI): India stands behind 161 nations, including Pakistan, as it is yet to ratify the 30-year-old United Nations’ Convention Against Torture by making a law on it despite signing it way back in 1997. It may sound bizarre, but India is among the only nine countries worldwide which are yet to ratify this crucial convention, an essential condition for a signatory state to ratify the international human rights treaty. This fact has been taken strong note of by the Supreme Court which has asked the government why it was not making at least a “good faith commitment” about its intention to legis-

late in the matter. “We do understand that the legislative process can take time, but tell us why can’t you (Centre) make a ‘good faith commitment’ on the law before us,” a bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said. “This is an extremely important issue in the national interest and moreover, there is no conflict,” the bench, also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and S K Kaul, said. The remarks were made when Congress leader and former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar pointed out that India was among the only nine nations left in the world which have not yet ratified the treaty despite

signing it. ‘The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment’, also known as United Nations Convention against Torture, is an international human rights treaty aimed to prevent torture and other acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment around the world. Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Centre, sought some time on the ground that some states are yet to be consulted before a fresh bid is made to legislate. The top court said “it is nice to say that we are committed to the treaty, but there has to be a law”.

The Nagaland State Government’s response to recommendations by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been found lacking, as seen with a large pendency of Inspection Reports. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Report for the year ending March 31, 2016, which was released earlier this year, recommended that the Nagaland State Government needs to look into this matter of pendency of Inspection Reports. The CAG said that the large pendency indicates the “absence of adequate action to rectify the defects, omissions and irregularities pointed out through Inspection Reports by the Heads of offices and Heads of Departments.” The Nagaland State Government, it advised, should ensure proper response to audit observations. “Action may be taken against the officials who fail to send replies to Inspection Reports/paragraphs as per prescribed time schedule and the losses/outstanding advances/overpayments may be recovered in a time bound manner,” the CAG added. The Accountants General (AG), Nagaland conducts periodical inspection of the state government departments to test check the transactions and verify maintenance of important accounts and other records as prescribed under the rules and procedures. These inspections are followed up with the Inspection Reports (IRs) incorporating irregularities detected

during the inspection and not settled on the spot, which are issued to the Heads of Offices inspected with copies to the higher authorities for taking prompt corrective action. The Heads of Offices and the government are required to promptly comply with the observations contained in the IRs, rectify the defects and omissions, and report compliance through initial reply to the AG (Audit) within one month from the date of is-

for their consideration within 15 days of presentation of the PAC reports to the Legislature. The PAC reports/recommendations are the principle medium by which the Legislature enforces financial accountability of the Executives to the Legislature. The CAG termed it appropriate that the legislature elicits timely response from the departments in the form of ATNs. The CAG informed that the State Level Audit and Accounts Committee had been formed at the government level to monitor the follow up action on audit related matter. It was formed in June 2008, at the state level under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, to monitor the response and corrective action on the findings reported by the audit, to review and oversee the working of Departmental Audit and Accounts Committee and also to hold meetings once in 6 months. Further, in order to expedite the settlement of the outstanding audit observations contained in the previously mentioned IRs, departmental audit committees have been constituted by the government. These committees are chaired by the Secretaries of the concerned administrative departments and the meetings are attended by the concerned officers of the state government and officers from the office of the Accountant General (Audit). During 2015-16, the CAG informed that no State Level Audit and Accounts Committee meeting was convened. Similarly for the same year, no audit committee meeting was convened to clear the outstanding observations.

• CAG says there is absence of adequate action to rectify defects and irregularities • Urges Nagaland Government to ensure proper response to audit observations sue of the IRs. Meanwhile, serious irregularities are reported to the Heads of Departments and the government. For the time period from 2011-12 to 2016-16, the CAG detected that there were 1000 pending IRs pertaining to Civil (Expenditure audit including that of Works, Forest and Autonomous Bodies); 75 pending IRs pertaining to Revenue (Audit of Revenue Departments); and 18 pending IRs pertaining to Commercial (Audit of Public Sector Undertakings). Meanwhile, as of December 2016, the CAG found that out of 1423 recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), made between 1990-91 and 2015-16, only 880 Action Taken Notes (ATNs) in respect of the recommendations had been submitted to the PAC and discussed. It may be noted that the Finance Department issued instructions to all departments to submit ATNs on various suggestions, observations and recommendations made by the PAC

Make NE a gateway Standoff between timber contractors & Peren District Administration ‘recedes’ to SE Asia: PM Modi

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NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, MAY 7 (PTI): The government aims to make the Northeast a gateway to Southeast Asia and was making huge investments for the overall development of the region, but lack of cleanliness could hamper this dream, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. “If such a beautiful gateway is unclean, diseased, illiterate or disbalanced, then it will fail to cross the gateway of the country’s development. There is no reason why, with all our resources, we should remain backward or poor,” the Prime Minister said. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the prominent voluntary organisation, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, in Shillong through video conferencing, he lamented that “only Gangtok had found a place among the first 50 clean cities”, out of the 12 cities from the Northeast surveyed as part of the recent nationwide cleanliness survey. While four Northeastern cities found a place between 100 and 200 clean cities, seven were positioned between 200 and 300, with Shillong being the 276th, he said while stressing that ‘Swachhata’ or cleanliness was a major challenge for everyone in the region. “We have to make the Northeast a gateway for Southeast Asia,” Modi said, adding if this gateway is dirty, then the dream would not be fulfilled and asked the people and organisations like the Sangha to join hands with the state governments and their agencies in the cleanliness campaign. Observing that there has been no balanced development in the entire Northeast so many years after Independence, Modi said his government, “with all its resources”, had planned to bring about balanced development of the states here. He said the major thrust was to improve connectivity and de-

velop the entire region for tourism purposes. “All these initiatives will help to make the Northeast the gateway of Southeast Asia,” he said. While an investment of Rs 40,000 crore is being made to improve the road infrastructure in the entire Northeast, 19 big railway projects have also been started in the region, he said. “We are also improving the electricity situation in the Northeast and trying to bring even more tourists to the region,” Modi said. Announcing that the Northeast would soon be connected with UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik) scheme, he said small airports were also being developed in the region, while the extension of the runway at Shillong airport has been approved. The Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a network of volunteers across the globe engaged in helping people in distress. The Sangha’s social welfare activities include disaster relief, spreading education, providing healthcare facilities, vocational training and upliftment of the tribals. Lauding the role of the Sangha in playing a critical role during natural calamities, the Prime Minister said a myth was sought to be created that spirituality and service cannot go together. “The Bharat Sevashram Sangha has been able to dispel this myth, through its work,” he said, saying that societal development through ‘Bhakti’, ‘Shakti’ and ‘Jan Shakti’ was achieved by Swami Pranavananda, the Sangha’s founder. He said Sangha, with more than 100 branches and over 500 units, had rendered services during various calamities, starting from the Bengal famine in 1923 and Noakhali riots in 1946 to Bhopal gas leakage in 1984, the Tsunami in 2004 and 2013 Uttarakhand tragedy.

DIMAPUR, MAY 7 (MExN): The impasse between the District Administration of Peren and timber contractors on the recent logging imbroglio in the district was today brought to an amicable understanding with the intervention of Chairman, DAN, TR Zeliang. A press note informed that the “standoff receded” today after a discussion at DC Complex, Peren New HQ coinciding with the meeting of the District Planning & Development Board (DB&DB), attended by District HoDs, Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliang Kuki Public Organisation, Peren District Timber Union, NGOs and public leaders.

Speaking at the tripartite meeting between civil societies, timber contractors and the DP&DB, the DAN Chairman and Adviser Finance, who is also the Chairman of DP&DB, Peren said, “Compromise is possible only when we create the space to understand each other” while maintaining that “genuine grievances of the public” must be taken into consideration in all circumstances. He further stated that “green coverage is being reduced because of rampant logging whereas our target must be on maintaining ecological balance, allowing people to live with sufficient water and fresh air for a healthy life.”

While calling upon the District Forest Department to put more efforts in tackling illegal trade of timber passing through Peren district, Zeliang asked the Forest Department to “identify illegal timber coming from Manipur, Assam and Intangki National Park via Peren District.” Though every year, a 6 month period is opened for vehicles carrying timber to ply across Peren district, Zeliang regretted that the contractors “could not make use of the allotted time period and had instead opted for confrontation with the authorities and the public.” While stating that the government understood the hardships faced by the timber

contractors from an “economic point of view” due to the recent bandh, he maintained that one had to however “compare individual problems with public problems” in such situations. Following the DAN Chairman’s intervention, the time period for plying stranded timber was extended till May 31 under the condition that the timber contractors would commence immediate repair of roads. Around 45 trucks at AthibungKhelma area and 8 at PerenMpai area, reported to be stranded due to the bandh, were today allowed to pass, following the assurance of timber contractors to start repairing the road within 7 days time under the direct su-

CBI unearths 393 shell companies used to divert around Rs 2900 crore

NEW DELHI, MAY 7 (PTI): A complex web of 393 shell companies used for allegedly diverting funds unscrupulously to the tune of Rs 2900 crore has been unearthed by the CBI during its probe into such cases over the last three years. CBI sources said the shell companies were allegedly being used by the accused to divert loan funds meant for specified purposes, creating fake invoices, and “round-tripping” of funds to evade taxes and generate black money. Round-tripping is sending money abroad to tax havens in the guise of payments for fake imports through shell companies and bringing back that money showing it as foreign investment. The findings of the CBI are just a tip of the iceberg as these are only those cases where the agency has been able to find legally-tenable evidence of money trail, cheating and diversion of funds to cheat the banks, said the sources not willing to the named. The murky activities have been exposed during the CBI probe into various loan fraud cases involving 28 public sector banks and one private bank, the sources said.

Besides this, the agency is probing about 200 cases involving funds of at least Rs 30,000 crore, the sources said. The CBI is prosecuting these companies for corruption and scheduled offences associated with it. In addition, it will also refer these cases to other investigating agencies for action under other laws like Companies Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act and the Income Tax Act etc, the sources added. The agency has not only “exposed” these shell companies but also gathered enough material which would “plug” the possibility of them being used for any further operation, the sources claimed. The sources said it is likely that these shell companies have been used to abet financial crimes by other offenders too which will be probed by other agencies. The companies are spread across the country as also the ‘tax-haven’ countries facilitating transfer of black money which makes the investigation even more difficult, they said. Some important cases which have been probed by the CBI include the

one against Century Communication Group which used to run Mahua Channel. According to the figures mentioned in the agency’s charge sheets and FIRs, the group allegedly committed fraud to the tune of Rs 3000 crore. It used over 98 shell companies to allegedly divert bank loans for setting up digital studios in Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata and other locations, the CBI has said. These companies were allegedly used to divert funds showing fake equity infusion to the tune of Rs 802 crore. The Kolkata-based shell companies named in the case were allegedly controlled by one Muralidhar Lahoti. Three chartered accountants have also been charge sheeted. Zoom Developers faces 14 cases for allegedly swindling bank funds worth Rs 2600 crore involving a consortium of 26 banks. It allegedly collateralised foreign bank guarantees issued by Indian banks in favour of foreign aggregators. The CBI had registered two cases against Jignesh Shah and Anjani Sinha of National Stock Exchange Limited, also known as “NSEL scam”, in which funds of Rs 342 crore were allegedly swindled.

pervision of PWD (R&B). On the failure of timber contractors to keep their words and commence road repairing after extension of the deadline, a special DP&DB Meeting would be specifically convened to initiate action even before the normal date of the DP&DB monthly schedule. It may be noted that the Nagaland Timber Traders Union (NTTU) had called for an indefinite blockade on movement of vehicles in Peren District commencing Monday, May 8 if the authorities failed to revoke the January 11 notification, which had prohibited movements of trucks carrying timber in Peren District after April 30.

NSCN (IM) condemns Assam Rifles raid DIMAPUR, MAY 7 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today condemned a raid conducted at the private residence of its Deputy Secretary, Finance in-charge of Tuensang, Royimchu on May 6 midnight. A press note from the MIP, NSCN (IM) informed that the residence is located at Naga Gaon (Singnal Angami), Dimapur. It was raided by the 32 Assam Rifles including two women personnel, the raid starting at midnight and lasting till 1:05am, informed the press note. The NSCN (IM) further alleged that the following items were “taken away” during the raid: a cash receipt book of 5%, recently audited cash book and payment endorsement for region. “The 32 Assam Riffles came and raided on the pretext of ‘Report’ with full concealment of their identities by wearing mask and without identification badge, which is purely a violation of ceasefire ground rules and it has a psychological effect on the young kids and women. This is the third time the Assam Riffles had raided this very house,” the NSCN (IM) alleged. “This random violation of conducive atmosphere is totally against the spirit of the recently concluded review meeting of 18th April 2017 between the GoI and NSCN in New Delhi,” it stated. The NSCN (IM) further asked the 32 AR to “give back the seized articles through the Monitoring Cell at the earliest.”

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Langzanger citizens affirm to uphold Clean Election Morung Express News Kiphire | May 7

The citizens of Langzanger village in Kiphire have affirmed to uphold Clean Election keeping in mind the call of the NBCC and also the need for the citizens to choose right leader for progress and development, and to practice real democracy by exercising one’s franchise. The resolution was made during the citizens’ meet held from May 5-6 in the village under the theme ‘Building a sustainable future; a shared responsibility’. Speaking on the theme, Ben Longkumer, SP Kiphire asked the citizens present to live an exemplary life if a sustainable future is to become a reality. “A future which is sustainable is not

built overnight, but it is a process where each and every citizen should play constructive roles by taking up responsibilities,” he stated. Pointing out the need for electoral reforms, Longkumer further questioned, “Why do you blame our leaders for not developing the state; we should blame ourselves first because we take money, sell our votes…” To see a future which is sustainable, he asserted, one has to start today and meeting like this is the right platform where thinking process for solution can take place. Lauding the effort of the village to keep the village environment clean, Longkumer also said keeping one’s environment clean is not others’ responsibility.

ism is killing the Nagas and Kiphire district is no exception, he further asked the Langzanger citizens to shy away from tribalism and have ‘we’ attitude rather than “I’ attitude. Towards this, he added level of understanding and spirit of forgive and be forgiven should be there. Dr. Tsipongchem, Pathologist DHK, who took workshop session on “Health”, dealt on various aspects of healthy life. Keeping oneself clean is the solution to many sicknesses and diseases, he added. He also covered mental, physical and social aspects of health and asked Participants of the citizens’ meet held at Langzanger village in Kiphire from May 5-6. the citizens to give prior“Each individual is respon- big way.” village has produced so far responsible citizens so that ity to health care, adding sible and in this way we are Meanwhile, he won- are enough for the village the responsibilities can be if one has positive attitude contributing to the prog- dered whether the present and advised the village to shared. ‘illness’ can become ‘wellress of the village in very officers and graduates the produce more officers and Maintaining that tribal- ness’. He also distributed

On World Red Cross Day, Governor urges to have generous heart

Kohima, may 7 (mExN): As the world celebrates World Red Cross Day on May 8, the day Jean Henry Dunant, founder of Red Cross, was born, Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya has urged to reiterate that 'selfless service' lies at the heart of the Red Cross movement and “all of us should have a generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion which are essential for nurturing humanity.”

The Governor in a message expressed belief that the Nagaland Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) since its inception has grown and has been rendering humanitarian network in the State by promoting humanitarian values, disaster response and health care in the community. He further paid gratitude to the founder of Red Cross for “giving the world such a wonderful organiza-

tion.” As the Chairperson of Nagaland IRCSN, he also appreciated all the office bearers, members of the IRCSN for their hard work and sincerity in helping the needy people of the State. The Governor wished the Nagaland IRCSN success in all their future endeavors. The World Red Cross Day celebrated every year, he added, creates more awareness about the activities of the Red Cross and its importance.

Five Brothers conferred Clerical Habit

The Brothers who were conferred Clerical Habit at Good Shepherd Seminary on May 6 pose with the Bishop of Kohima and others.

Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): Five Brothers, namely John Thoru (Diocese of Kohima), LS Jonah and DP Luke (Archdiocese of Imphal), Christopher Maroh and Patran Murmu (Archdiocese of Kolkata) were vested with Clerical Habit at Good Shepherd Seminary on May 6 in the presence of priests, religious brothers and sisters, friends and relatives. The occasion was solemnized with the Holy

Mass presided over by Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil. At the commencement, Bishop thanked Fr. Chacko, Rector, Good Shepherd Seminary and all the formators for guiding the brothers. He also thanked the parents and relatives for offering their children at the service of the Lord. In his homily, he congratulated the brothers for boldly coming forward to get vested in Clerical Habit,

which is a step for the stage of formation to Priesthood. “It reminds us of the words of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4: 22-24, ‘Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life… and be renewed in the spirit of your minds and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in the righteousness and holiness’,” the Bishop said, according to a press release. He further exhorted the brothers that putting on

the white garment means “a symbol of interior transformation that is desired”. Emphasizing on being intimate followers of Christ in one’s vocation, Bishop James stressed on three aspects of commitment - permanent, faithful and fruitful. He said permanence calls for continuous dying to oneself and rising in ever greater holiness daily and lifelong; to be faithful is to be united in the persons of the Trinity and in Christ’s spousal love for the Church. He further opined that fruitfulness marks the vocation to commitment in the church and fruitfulness is God’s love. He assured prayerful support to the newly vested brothers and called upon the congregation to pray for them. The newly vested brothers were facilitated by the inmates of Good Shepherd Seminary with songs and steps.

medicine and checked few patients in the village. Ashmin Gaur, Sub-Editor for The Indian Express, who took a session on ‘women empowerment’, said God created male and female equal and if one respects God they should also respect women. She also appealed to the male folks present to give more respect to women and let their voice be heard in all developmental activities. Women, she added, should be given freedom to choose and take decision as male does because as Sikh religion says, “Kings and leader are born through women.” The citizens’ meet adopted 12-point resolution, which comprises of both short and long term programmes.

Children exhorted to intervene in conflict situations

Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): To capacitate the students to intervene in conflict situations in their own way in family, community and institution when it happens, Peace Channel organized programme at Trinity High School, Thahekhu Village on May 6. Speaking on the occasion, Fr. CP Anto, Director of Peace Channel said Trinity High School has already set a new trend and stepped forward in working together to create a peaceful world. He also stressed on the importance and methods of peer mediation in schools and communities. Peer mediation, he said, is both a process and programme, where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between two people or small groups. The process has proven effective in schools and communities, he added. “The youth have to play catalyst of change where ever they are. They have to be taught to resolve conflict in their lives, families and educational institutions and make them the messengers of peace in the conflict situations and prevent them in getting in to violent conflicts. The process of peer mediation makes the youth to improve selfesteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and en-

Peace Club members with the management and teachers of Trinity High School, Thahekhu Village on May 6.

hances the school climate for learning, as well as reduce disciplinary actions and fights.” According to a press release from Peace Channel Desk, Fr. Anto further stated that peer mediators do not "make decisions" but rather they work towards a win-win resolution for both sides in order to avoid further trouble or escalation of conflicts. “Their main duties in the process of mediation is to develop a core group of adults within school community to carry out and model the mediation program, oversee the selection of its members,

training, motivation, debriefing of mediators, keep records and report regularly to all communities/ stakeholders, work together to overcome attitudinal and structural resistance with their institutions, developing and maintaining support from strategic groups, including teachers, parents and community leaders,” it was added. They are also taught where and how they can intervene, issues related to social media, domestic violence, relationship difficulties/harassment, rumours and gossip, cheating and stealing, gang

fight, racial and cultural confrontations, vandalism, classroom or extracurricular disputes, bullying, minor assaults and fighting. Thus, he said, the ultimate objective of all the peer mediators of Peace Club members is to make the educational institutions, communities and families a place of peace and promote harmonious living among all. The programme was attended by 150 students. NT Abraham, the headmaster welcomed the gathering and Arti, the Peace Club coordinator proposed vote of thanks.

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Bamboo Hub (Retail Outlet) at Dimapur Airport junction was inaugurated by Peter Lichamo, Additional Secretary, Municipal Affairs, GoN & Team Leader NBDA on May 6. The Bamboo Hub designed by Menouholie Kire of Kharu design will have various handicraft and handloom products and souvenirs made in Nagaland by different SHGs and artisans. It will be operated by entrepreneur Atobo Kirha with NBDA as technical support group. Earlier, introductory address was delivered by Kevin Solo, Member NBDA, and prayer was pronounced by Yovotsoi Kikhi, who is also the landowner.

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National Cadet Corps, 1 Naga girl battalion of Government Higher Secondary School Tuensang conducted cleanliness drive as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on May 6. Altogether, 43 cadets participated and cleaned the streets around the school junction. The cadets were made aware on the importance of cleanliness not only at home but also of the surroundings of the town. They later pledged to continue the cleanliness drive in the coming days.

DDLSA conducts essay contest for Sunday school children

Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): The Dimapur District Legal services Authority (DDLSA) conducted essay competition with Sunday school children on May 7 at United Baptist Church, Bamunpukhuri here. Zacharia Tetseo, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA in his keynote address spoke on the importance and functions of free legal services. He highlighted how free legal aid has been provided to the weaker sections of the society and people with disabilities to ensure that justice is not denied to any citizen, according to a press release. Tetseo further informed that members of ST/ SC, victims of trafficking human, women and childen, persons having annual income of Rs. 1 lakh and senior citizens with income below Rs. 2 lakh are eligible to receive free legal services. Altogether, 27 students participated in the competition. Ferena Magh bagged the first position, Amenla Longkumer came second and Treila Phom won the third position. All the winners received certificate and cash prize. The programme was chaired by Vimeno Kutsu, Panel Lawyer, DDLSA, welcome address was given by Limasungla, Sunday school teacher and vote of thanks by Lahoto Aomi, Pastor, United Baptisr Church, Bamunpukhuri.

DDLSA members with Sunday school children of United Baptist Church, Bamunpukhuri on May 7.

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Railway Minister assures BG connectivity in all NE states NaharlaguN, May 7 (PTi): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said that his ministry is committed to connect all states of the Notrh East with Broad Gauge lines and lay BG lines in 8.5 lakh km across the country within five years. "Connectivity in the North East is the priority of the Centre and efforts are on for electrification of all BG lines in the region in the next 5 years," the minister said after flagging off a train and laying foundation of a project through video conferencing from the NFR headquarters at Maligaon in Guwahati. Since NDA has come to power in 2014 railway projects worth Rs 90,000 crore have been undertaken for all the states of the region, he said. "During 2016-17 the railway ministry introduced 26 new trains for the North East," he said. Earlier, he flagged off the Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi Express and laid the foundation of the Murkongselek-Pasighat broad gauge line in Arunachal. He also an-

The new Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi Express which was flagged off on May 7. (NFR Photo)

nounced commencement of surveys for seven new lines in the state. The seven new lines in the state for which reconnaissance engineering cum traffic survey commenced are Lekhapani-Kharsang (25 km), Itakhola-Seijosa (18 km), Doomdooma-NamsaiWakro(96km),Dangri-Roing (60 km), Deomali-Naharkatia (20 km), Lekhapani-MiaoDeban (75 km) and TinsukiaPasighat via Simaluguri and Kanubari (300 km). Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain assured to complete the survey works of seven BG lines by December next year. The minister also as-

sured to complete the work on Murkongselek-Pasighat BG line by 2018. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the new lines would give a fillip to the industrial corridor in the state. Stating that real inroads of railways to the state began in 2015 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the NaharlagunNew Delhi Express train and alleged that the state was earlier neglected. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that through railway connectivity, the agri-horti sectors in the state would receive a major boost.

Sonowal seeks peoples BAPTIST HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL support in KAAC poll Peren, Nagaland Promises to make convert DobokaDimapur road into four lane

Bokolia (assaM), May 7 (PTi): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged the people to support the ruling BJP in the upcoming Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) elections and announced a series of development programmes for the area. Addressing a public rally here, Sonowal urged the people to support BJP in the KAAC election as they did during the state assembly poll and elected four candiadtes of the party in Karbi Anglong district. The government was fulfilling the poll promises of development, the chief minister said adding he had laid the foundation stone of a 100-bed hospital at Bokajan, a government college and a BEd college at Hamren. He assured electrification of all villages in the area and assured that all roads in the district will have tar

topping. The Doboka-Dimapur (Nagaland) road would be made four lane. BJP Assam unit president Ranjeet Kumar Das told reporters that his party has written to the Election Commission to announce the KAAC poll date as Gauhati High Court had given this month as the deadline for holding it. Twentyfive local organisations have been holding protest rallies in the district for the past one month demanding correction of the voters list and deletion of the names of non indigenous people.

kuMarghaT (TriPura), May 7 (iaNs): Calling Tripura backward on all fronts, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday asked the people to bring his party to power in the 2018 assembly polls as only the Modi model can develop the state and eliminate corruption. "In the 24year rule of the Left government, Tripura has remained backward on all fronts. Only (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi model can develop the state and remove corruption if the party comes to power in next year's assembly elections. "Rate of development in Tripura is a big zero as the Left government did nothing and central funds were siphoned off. CPI-M (Communist Party of India-Marxist) cadres ate the funds meant for development," he said at a public meeting in this northern Tripura town. In his 19-minute speech in Hindi, the BJP chief said a large number of tribals live in Bharatiya Janata Partyruled Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra where "every basic facility like water, electricity, and health services have been provided in each tribal and remote village". He also alleged that during the Left regime, activities of the illegal chit funds mushroomed in Tripura and CPI-M members benefited from these unlawful deposits. He dared Sarkar to hand over the cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Shah is on a 2-day visit to the state to finalise the party's strategy for next year's assembly polls.

Tura, May 7 (PTi): Residents of a village near Bangladesh border have lodged an FIR against the BSF claiming that Friday's firing by its personnel to stop "cattle smugglers" was actually a fake encounter. BSF had said in a statement that their men posted at Kachu Adokgre in West Garo Hills district apprehended cattle smugglers, who attacked them along with local people, and they had to fire injuring two persons. Villagers of Belabor, however, contested this version and lodged an FIR demanding action against the BSF personnel involved, SP Dr MGR Kumar said today. The district SP said, "We are looking into all aspects of the case and an investigation into what really happened is currently on."

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SoftBank takes driving seat in Indian online shake-up MUMBAI, MAY 7 (REUTERS): After plowing about $2 billion into minority stakes in Indian e-commerce businesses over the past few years, Japan’s SoftBank is upping the stakes, looking to play consolidator and take a more active role at a trio of leading startups. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, the solar-to-tech conglomerate is seeking to secure a piece of India’s industry leaders in everything from payment systems to online shopping and groceries, in a series of deals that would shake up the $65 billion sector. Among the most high-profile plans is SoftBank’s push to engineer a merger between Snapdeal, the No. 3 player in one of the world’s most competitive online markets and one of its biggest Indian investments to date, and market leader Flipkart. The deal could be finalised as soon as next week, one of the sources said. SoftBank has poured roughly $1 billion into Snapdeal since 2014, but competition in e-commerce has risen dramatically with U.S. giant Amazon cranking up its presence and taking the No. 2 spot

softBank Group Corp. Chairman and Ceo Masayoshi son (L) and President and Coo nikesh Arora attend a news conference in tokyo. (REUTERS File Photo)

from Snapdeal. Besides Snapdeal, SoftBank is also close to finalizing a cash infusion of more than $1 billion into Alibaba-backed digital payments firm Paytm - another leader in a highly competitive sector - giving it a more direct say in that group too, according to one source familiar with discussions.

Media reports have separately linked SoftBank to a tieup between grocery delivery group Grofers, in which it has invested roughly $70 million, and market leader and rival BigBasket. SoftBank, Snapdeal, Paytm and BigBasket did not respond to requests for comment. A spokesman for Grofers said

the company did not comment on merger speculation. “LAND OF OPPORTUNITY” At the heart of the push is the charismatic Masayoshi Son, SoftBank’s founder and chairman, the sources said. Son has taken a more active role in the group globally since last year, when he pushed

aside his heir apparent, Nikesh Arora. SoftBank is best-known for its hugely lucrative early stage bet in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, in which it is still the single largest investor. But it has also been a longtime supporter of India - and with some success. “Son is thinking India is the place where he will create one or two Alibabas,” said one of the sources familiar with SoftBank ambitions, adding Son sees the country right now as the “land of golden opportunity”. SoftBank is the biggest investor in India’s leading ride-share player Ola, which competes with Uber, and its top hotel aggregator Oyo. Son and other partners have also pledged to pour $20 billion into solar projects in the energy-hungry South Asian nation. “They are getting into sectors where the big differentiator, firstly, is going to be technology, of course,” said the same source. “Secondly, also sectors that need large amounts of capital, so you can browbeat or elbow out people with your capital.” A Flipkart-Snapdeal combination would create just such a e-commerce behe-

moth. Flipkart, though battling Amazon, has maintained its pole position and last month it raised $1.4 billion from a trio of cash-rich and tech savvy players that include eBay, Tencent and Microsoft. It also bought eBay’s Indian operations as part of the deal. Meanwhile, SoftBank poured cash into Snapdeal, but Son began to lose patience as it was outpaced by Amazon, said a source at Snapdeal and the source familiar with SoftBank’s aspirations. SoftBank has already begun talks with Flipkart’s largest investor, Tiger Global, to buy a stake, the two sources said. To push through the tie-up, SoftBank was likely to invest about $1 billion in Flipkart, both via a direct cash infusion and by buying equity stakes in investors such as Tiger Global, another source said, adding that Snapdeal investors were expected to get one Flipkart share for every 10 Snapdeal shares. Flipkart did not respond to requests for comment, while a spokeswoman for Tiger Global said the hedge fund did not speak to the media about its investments.

Government to rework baseline Regulator to ‘look into’ Jio’s allegations of for paying MGNREGA wages customised retention offers by rival networks NEw DElhI, MAY 7 (PTI): In the wake of lowest rise in daily wages of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers in some states, the centre is looking to rework the baseline on the basis of which the remuneration is paid to beneficiaries under the employment guarantee scheme. According to the Union rural development ministry data, the daily wage under the MGNREGA has risen by just Re1 in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, by Rs2 in Odisha and by Rs4 in Bengal. MGNREGA wages have been increased by 2.7% this year compared to 5.7% rise in the last financial year. The revised wages applied from 1 April. There is a huge variation between MGNREGA wages notified by the centre and the minimum wage of some states, and MGNREGA wages are way below the state’s minimum wages, a person familiar with the matter said. To end this variation, the centre is looking to rework or change the baseline for paying MGN-

REGA wages, and a committee under Nagesh Singh, additional secretary in department of rural development, has been constituted for the same, the person mentioned above added. As of now, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) wages are paid on the basis of consumer price index (CPI) for agricultural labourers, which is based on the consumption pattern of 1983. But an expert committee constituted by the centre had recommended baseline for MGNREGA indexation should be the current minimum wage fixed by the state for unskilled agricultural workers. The committee had also suggested that the consumer price index for rural (CPI-rural), which reflects the current consumption pattern of rural households, should be the basis for revising MGNREGA wage rates. The job guarantee scheme provides for up to 100 days’ unskilled employment for every rural household every year. 10 crore families are beneficiaries.

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and claimed that the offers were being presented to customers “surreptitiously” on one-to-one basis and not available to the general public. Nor are the companies openly publicising such offers on their website as is stipulated, Jio charged, demanding that “strongest action” against the three operators - Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular -- for what it termed as a gross violation of Trai’s norms. “I remember having discussions in Trai in one of the meetings that such complaints have come. But I have not seen the specific complaints,” Sharma said. While it may be natural for operators to play up offerings and the strength of their networks to the departing customers, telcos cannot offer plans that they do not file with Trai, he said. “If someone tries to leave, people will tell him ours is the best network, that is part of the business. (But) I don’t think any operator should be giving a plan which is not given to Trai...or is not a part of their

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317 MT potential coal reserve in Nagaland our Correspondent Kohima | May 7

Coal is a major mineral found in Tuensang, Mon, Wokha, Longleng and Mokokchung districts. The estimated potential reserve of coal in Nagaland is 317 million tonnes, according to Nagaland Economic Survey 2016-17. To regulate and mana one day seminar cum tree plantation was conducted jointly by the Tangha Bühü age the mining of coal in

Union dimapur and Yongchang and aiha at Tangha village, longleng district on May 4 with the theme, ‘go green Tangha’. Resource persons, s Yongchang, deputy director (agri) and CM angto, ngo leader spoke on the importance of conserving natural trees and environment in view of the present adverse climate change thereby posing serious threats to human survival. The programme witnessed a good number of attendance from the village council, church and students.

the state, the state government formulated its own coal policy and rules in the year 2006 which was subsequently amended in 2014. During 2016, the government issued 27 coal mining leases and 12 small pocket deposit leases and collected royalty @ Rs. 290 per tonne from coal producers and transporters. The report states that the production of coal in

Nagaland has seen a steady rise over the years. With the government issuing more mining leases and small pocket deposit leases, the production of coal in the year 2015-16 increased to 63316 metric tonnes adding revenue to the exchequer. During 2015-16, the total revenue collected from coal sector was Rs. 1.86 crore (Department of Geology & Mining).

ABAM Clean Election Biker’s Rally mokokchuNg, may 7 (mExN): The Youth Ministry of the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) is hosting a Clean Election Campaign Biker’s Rally in Mokokchung on May 12 and 13. The rally will be flagged off at Impur on May 12 and will culminate at Imlong Place, Mokokchung the following day. Scheduled halts for the first day of the rally include Khar, Alongkima, Mangkolemba, Nokpu, Longchem, Saring, Tzukidong before halting overnight at Rajeshwari

School. The following day, the rally will proceed to Tuli Town, Merangkong, Changtonya, Chuchu Town and culminate at Imlong Place, Mokokchung. Meanwhile, the Organizing Committee has extended a special invite for the culminating programme to all Pastors in Mokokchung Town, Ao Senden office bearers, Watsu office bearers, All Ward Chairmen/office bearers, AKM office bearers, OKM office bearers, Mokokchung Lanur Telongjem office bearers, Commandant Assam Rifles, Mokokchung.

Phek District Bar Association holds 1st GBM Risen embolden worship band from dimapur visited galilee Home orphanage on May 6 with the theme ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just as in fact you are doing’- 1 Thessalonians 5:11. The band donated a bag of rice, buckets and some other items for the children and interacted with the 20 children at the orphanage, which is run by nchumbemo shitio, Pastor, new life Baptist Church and his wife.

phEk, may 7 (mExN): The Phek District Bar Association held its first General Body Meeting (GBM) at Hotel Pine, Kohima. Various agendas for the welfare of the Advocates from Phek district in particular and the professional fraternity in general were put forward by the members present and resolutions were adopted for further necessary steps in the functioning of the District

Court, Phek; setting up of Bar Library. In respect of affiliation to Nagaland Bar Association, it was decided that resolution will be taken up by the house as and when circumstances arise and till such time the matter will be kept in abeyance, according to a press release from Advocate Pfukhrulhi Khupfuh, President and Advocate Mamang Singson, General Secretary of Phek District Bar Association.

Earlier, the session for adoption of the Constitution was initiated by Vice President, Advocate Vesokho Nyekha whereby the house unanimously approved the Constitution for adoption after a meticulous deliberation of the draft, the release added. The meeting was chaired by the Association’s General Secretary Mamang Singson, while the prayer was invoked by Advocate V. Ashu Theyo.

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Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): Stating that two of its members deserted and defected to the NSCN (IM) recently, the NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) has apprised the general public not to entertain them. A press release from the MIP NSCN (R) identified the “deserters” as Theliinu, Chairman Pochury region, and Thetharu (Thuchachu), Secretary, Pochury Region. The MIP informed the public not to entertain its former members in the name of NSCN (R) on any matter and also not to cooperate toward the deserters under any circumstances “in the larger interest of the Naga Nation and peoples”.

AAP Youth Wing to conduct membership drives in Dimapur Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): The Aam Aadmi Party (Youth Wing), Dimapur district mobilising team held a meeting at the residence of Dr. Amos S Longkumer, State Convenor of Aam Aadmi Party, Nagaland on May 6. A press release informed that the team decided to conduct membership drives across the 5 assembly constituencies – Dimapur 1, Dimapur 2, Dimapur 3, Ghaspani 1 and Ghaspani 2 in a strategic manner. Meanwhile, the mobilising team has informed interested youths between the age group of 18 and 35 years residing in Dimapur district to contact either by WhatsApp or call at + 91-7630005055, +91-8413958384 or +91-9856197083.

Parents’ Day at Govt High School Chetheba phEk, may 7 (mExN): Government High School Chetheba organized Parents’ Day at the school premises under Phek district on May 5 with Muruho Chotso, Phek Deputy Commissioner as the guest speaker. Muruho urged the teachers to be committed in their work, stating the teachers should treat their students as their own child for better growth of the latter. He also exhorted the teachers to be dutiful and work wholeheartedly, informed a press release. Encouraging the students to be hard working, he said to become a successful person one should first seek the kingdom of God. The speaker also stated that those who cannot compete with others become “strike leaders” in the society. In his concluding note, the DC stressed on the importance of government institutions “as they provide not only in educational field but also different societal set ups.” Around 100 parents attended the event which was led by Headmaster, Etsongoi Medeo. Invocation was said by Vesüpra Tetseo, Pastor of Chetheba Town Baptist Church, while special number was presented by the school choir.

Meetings & AppointMents

Demonstration on litchi cultivation held The Western sümi Baptist akukuhou Küqhakulu (WsBaK) organized 6-day Pastors’ Refreshers Course for the pastors under WsBaK from May 1-6 at its Center aküvüto, Thahekhü. 145 pastors registered for the course and were given completion certificate at the end. apart from the WsBaK Center staff, following resource persons were part of the course - Kikheto sema (Ias), dr. Moa Imsong, dr. Vikato Kinny, dr. Hukato shohe, ashe Kiba, Kaholi Hovi, nuklu Phom, newmai and Zheghoto Yeptho. Various topics concerning spiritual and human resource development were discussed during the course.

Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre in collaboration with NRC on Litchi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar organized a demonstration programme on litchi cultivation on May 3 at Ngwalwa village, Peren district. Organized in connection with the project for promotion of litchi cultivation in the state, hands-on demonstration on litchi planting was given to 56 farmers by Dr. Azeze Seyie, Scientist, ICAR, Nagaland Centre. She also briefed the farmers about the objective of the project and encouraged the farmers to adopt scientific methods of cultivation, location suitable high value horticultural crops in the state, informed a press release.

James Kikon, Programme Coordinator, KVK Peren gave detailed information on nutrient and water management for litchi cultivation. The 56 beneficiary farmers who participated in the programme were from Punglwa, Ngwalwa, Heningkunglwa and Gaili villages of Peren district. According to the release, more than 87 hectares have been covered with cluster approach under the Tribal Sub Plan funded project, for which Shahi variety and Tezpur litchi have been distributed to the famers of Peren, Dimapur, Kohima and Wokha districts. Demonstrations in this regard have also been done at Kupehe and Molvom under Dimapur.

Army recruitment rally only for Nagaland youths from May 18 Dimapur, may 7 (mExN): Indian Army will conduct Army recruitment rally at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima from May The staff of DEO & SDEO offices, Dimapur jointly organized social work under Swachh Bharat Mission on May 6. They repaired the broken wall, cleaned in and around the 18 to May 23 exclusively for youths of Nagaland. All office compound, and planted trees and flowers. interested candidates are to register themselves on www.joinindianarmy.nic. in before May 12, 2017, informed a press release from Lt Col Amitabh Sharma, PRO, HQ IGAR (North). The vacancies are for Soldier GD (class 10 & 12),

Soldier Technical (class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English), Soldier NA (class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English), Soldier Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical/ Inventory Management (class 12 with English & Maths/ Book Keeping/ Accounts as compulsory subject either in class 10 or 12), Soldier Tradesmen (class 8 & 10 simple pass). For Soldier GD, candidates should be born between October 1,

1996 and April 1, 2000 and for all other categories, candidates should be born between October 1, 1994 and April 1, 2000. Admit card will be issued from May 13 to 17 on respective registered email or log in with user ID to joinindianarmy.nic.in and print the admit card. For any other query, contact 03862-248845 & 8974958673 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm on working days for the entire duration.

NPF consultative meeting in Dimapur The NPF Dimapur division is organizing a consultative meeting of the NPF Central team on May 9, 11:00 am at Town Hall, Dimapur. Therefore, all the 5 assembly constituencies office bearers and CEC members, NPF Dimapur division office bearers, frontal Dimapur division, NPF candidates of municipal and town council and all Dimapur based NPF Central office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Pattadar Union Project Sewak A general body meeting of Pattadar Union Project Sewak will be held on May 13, 10:00 am at Tourist Lodge conference hall, Dimapur (near NST) to discuss “the future course of action in connection to bona fide land owners of Block 9 & 10, presently under occupation by Project Sewak in Dimapur.” Therefore, the union’s President, Abolu Yepthomi and General Secretary, Sanju have requested all the land owners who have valid land patta to attend the meeting without fail. “Failing to attend the meeting, any decision taken by the general body meeting shall be final and no request will be entertained in future,” it was stated.

SKK assembly The 3rd union assembly of All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) will be held on May 16, 10:00 am at Western Sumi Hoho building, Chekiye village, 3rd Mile, Dimapur. Therefore, all the unit presidents, representatives and senior leaders have been requested to attend without fail.

4th ENWO general conference The Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) has informed all concerned that the 4th general conference of the ENWO will be held from May 17 to 18 at Chessore Village under Tuensang district.

CondolenCe Messages Neiphiu Rio: Nagaland Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio has expressed sadness to hear of the demise of Zhavise Vihienuo who passed away in the losami Welfare Union Kohima presents folk song during the 25th anniversary of Ku- early hours on Sunday morning at zhami Union Kohima in Kohima on May 6. (Morung photo) Kohima. Zhavise Vihienuo of Chiechama Village was a prominent elderly citizen, especially in Kohima and amongst the Angami community. Late Vihienuo was a soldier in the Assam Regiment, a Pastor and Church leader, Chairman of Chiechama Village Council, a government employee under CR Pawsey (Deputy Commissioner of the Naga Hills pre-independence), a teacher and headmaster, a founding member of the Indian Red Cross Society and Gideon International in Nagaland and a serving Member of the Ura Academy among others. He is also the recipient of many awards and citations including the State Inauguration Medal. In a condolence message, Rio Office of 3 Dimapur III BJP was inaugurated on May 5 by Nagaland BJP Vice President, described late Zhavise as a “towImsu Yaden.

ering personality” and stated that his several achievements speak volumes of his contribution to society. “A short glimpse of his life indicates that the he has made immense contributions to our society and in the making of what is Nagaland today. These contributions came at the cost of untold sacrifices during the most difficult times of our history,” Rio’s message read. “His contributions and sacrifices will be recorded for all times,” Rio stated adding that late Vihienuo will be remembered “as one of the builders of our nation”. Revealing that he shared a “very close personal relationship” with late Vihienuo, Rio stated, “He was a father figure, a mentor and guide” and added, “His demise is a personal loss to me.” “My family joins me in conveying our deepest condolences to the family of Apou’s family and we pray to Almighty God to let his soul rest in peace,” the message concluded.

Visatsunuomia Krotho: The Visatsunuomia Krotho, Kohima has expressed deep shock and sadness at the demise of R. Zhavise Vihienuo of Chiechama Village and Virevo Tsükrü of Viswema Village on May 7. The Krotho in a message conveyed deepest condolences and prayed that the Almighty grant solace to the bereaved family at this hour of grief and sorrow.

al Service on March 1, 2008 and “served the nation with almost sincerity and dedication in various capacities”, the MIP stated. “Naga Nation will always cherish and appreciate the selfless service he had rendered,” it added. Extending condolences, the NSCN (IM) prayed that the Almighty give strength and solace to the bereaved family to bear the loss.

NSCN (IM): The NSCN (IM) has mourned the untimely demise of Khaba Phom, Asst. Section Officer, Ministry of Chaplee Affairs, of Phom Region, who passed away on May 7. Late Khaba’s “promising life” has been cut short due to terminal illness, a condolence message from the Ministry of Information &Publicity, NSCN (IM) stated adding, “Even though we acknowledge God’s timing to take him to be in his Heavenly abode, yet we cannot help but feel the loss in an immense way.” Late Khaba joined the Nation-

SAPYF: The Saptiqa Area Progressive Youth Forum (SAPYF) has mourned the demise of its general secretary Joshua Swu on May 4. A condolence message from SAPYF President, Ahito Achumi acknowledged that Swu was not only a true leader but also an inspiration to all the young generation in his community. “Today he is no more with us but his tireless and effortless contribution towards the development of our area shall be remembered and honoured,” it added. Further, SAPYF conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume XII Issue 124 By moa Jamir

Where is the Sales Pitch?

C O M M E N T A R Y

Love and Hate in the time of IPL

oumvüzolie Sachü, graduate of Kohima College, took the road less travelled and decided to become a carpenter. He asserts, “There is so much scope here starting from the smallest thing to the biggest.” Over two decades back, Elhio Lotha ventured into a not-so-conventional career to become an electrician and now likens solving “electrical problems” to “detective” works. He found joy in lighting up many homes. Imkongtemsü, through various life challenges, become a mason by choice and states with contentment that there is no other job he would rather be engaged in. In villages and town across the state, there are countless such stories – both successful as well as in margins, often devoid of any identity or social security net. The Government of Nagaland has declared 2016-2017 as the ‘Year of Construction Workers' (YoCW),’ an initiative aimed at skill development as well as to encourage youth engagement in activities other than the government sector. A prolific Naga musician with his signature nasal twang, in collaboration with a Naga production house, has also released a music video celebrating the life of construction workers. This has had created a buzz. But where are the other sales pitches to make the youth choose the field as an alternative avenue? Among others, it involves ensuring them a social security net as well as an identity and recognition as a productive contributor to the economy and the society. For example, if we look at the trajectories of economic development and growth in West, particularly in Europe, many nations post World War II have adopted the concept of welfare state which typically envisages that “the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens...” (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2009). In United States, Social Security is described as the “foundation of economic security for millions of Americans—retirees, disabled persons, and families of retired, disabled or deceased workers.” It claims to be “(one of) the most successful anti-poverty programs” in the nation's history. Different approaches regarding these processes exist but they all entail certain pro-activeness on the part of the state in ensuring the welfare of society through fiscal policies, regulation and direct provision. In India, while several schemes exist for the organised sector, ‘The Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act’, 2008 was the first that gave a basic modicum of social security to workers under this sector define as “enterprise owned by individual or self-employed workers and engaged in production or sales of goods or providing service of any kind, whatsoever, and where the enterprises employs worker, the number of such workers is less than ten.” The Act purportedly called ‘Social Security Act,’ however, was criticized for not defining what constitutes “social security" and, like another poverty eradication scheme, is susceptible to bureaucratic inefficiency and leakages. The benefits also look elementary if compared to social security scheme in other countries. Under the Act, the State Government was required to issue an Unorganized Workers Identity Number (UWIN) Smart card to every eligible unorganized worker. A Shram Shakti Pehchaan (Labour Power Identified), a programme focused on ensuring the welfare and well-being of workers in the unorganised sector was also launched in 2015. Devoid of any policy of its own, Nagaland had to depend on social security schemes provided by the centre. Consequently, in June 2016, the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ (NBOCW) Welfare Board was launched. However, its coverage remains alarmingly low. Only 4271 construction workers are registered under the NBOCW, an IPR report states. Media reports on awareness programmmes about the same, either through Nagaland’s Department of Information and Public Relations, press releases or reporting, are rudimentary. The Nagaland Vision 2030 document informed that 13,000 educated young people enter the job market annually. 30 percent of the population or 6.82 lakh youth in Nagaland were in the age group of 15-29 years in 2016. This is a formidable force if gainfully employed, but could have dramatic social-political and economic ramification if not. It is imperative to channelize these potential energies into productive employment before such endowment turns into a liability. This will not occur by merely undertaking a public relation exercise, populist rhetoric or singing paeans sporadically, but a substantive policy. A comprehensive health and pension coverage - either contributory or universal and an insurance scheme with limited bureaucratic control and a transparent working system could be a unique state initiative. For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Anuradha Nagaraj Thomson Reuters Foundation

Send children 'to work' at school to end child labour: activists say

rands sourcing garments, shoes, leather and natural stones from India must help create and sustain child labour-free zones by mapping their supply chains and working with communities to boost school enrolment, activists said on May 2. The Stop Child Labour Coalition of charities recently launched a campaign with guidelines for companies to help ensure that children living in "labour hotspots" finish school. "Brands must take responsibility and share their profits to help keep children in school," said A. Aloysius, founder of Social Awareness and Voluntary Education, a charity in the south Indian textile hub of Tirupur that is part of the coalition. From ensuring fair wages for adult labourers to working with village councils on enrolment drives and improving access to education, the campaign aims to make "potential child labourers work only in schools". According to the International Labour Organization, more than half of India's estimated 5.7 million child workers between the ages of 5 and 17 toil on farms, and over a quarter are in manufacturing on tasks such as embroidering clothes, weaving carpets and making matchsticks. Children also work in restaurants and hotels, and as domestic workers. A 2017 UNICEF report, based on Indian census data, says the proportion of child workers in the 5- to 9-year age group jumped to 25 percent in 2011 from 15 percent in 2001. Many companies do not engage children in their own facilities but have no checks when they subcontract production to smaller factories or home workers, where the prevalence of child labour increases drastically, campaigners say. "Child labour has often moved further down the supply chain, making monitoring more difficult," said Venkat Reddy of the M V Foundation, a charity in the coalition. The coalition's guidelines urge the private sector, civil society and government to work together on interventions for child labour-free zones. After applying these guidelines, two communities in Tirupur with some 20,000 households in December were declared child labour-free. "It was the first time that small garment manufacturers in the area agreed to work with us on the issue," Aloysius said. The guidelines draw from successful interventions in the cotton fields of Andhra Pradesh, stone quarries of Rajasthan and shoemaking workshops of Agra. "Like a quality check section, we want brands to add a social responsibility unit in the factories," Reddy said. "Supply chains run deep and brands know that. They don't have to build schools, just be part of programmes to keep chil-

Akshay Ranade The Diplomat

Self-styled cricket ‘connoisseurs’ may deride the IPL but it has changed not just the game of cricket, but how we watch it

Anand vardhan

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f you are one of the millions of people watching or merely following the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, there is something very elementary that you are either unaware of or simply don’t care about. People claiming to be connoisseurs of the game, which somehow also means they care much more, allege that what you have been watching has a basic problem- it’s not cricket. The subtext is that by not being ‘real’ cricket, it becomes something else. They warn you against the mix of money, carnival and low brow action as it lures you to commit the sin that sports ascetics should refrain from entertainment. In fact, you have to feel even more guilty as IPL also deprives the poor farmers of water. So, as the Indian judiciary sometimes believes in its delusionary flight of activism, you may be abetting farmers’ suicides too. A day after the current edition of IPL kicked off early this month, seasoned sports journalist and Deputy Executive Editor of The Hindustan Times Kunal Pradhan attacked the tournament for abandoning the task of educating a new generation about nuances of the game and “dumbing it down for the idle channel-surfer”. Like all cricket romantics, he disparages the carnival of fours and sixes and craves for the leisurely contest between the bat and ball. The latter is a way of giving an exclusive sanctity to test cricket as the only genre which will have the nod of the purists. It can have the approval of social theorists-cum cricket historians such as Ashis Nandy as well. One may still remember how Nandy intellectualised the relevance of test cricket at the defining moment of T-20’s ascendancy- India’s 2007 title win in the inaugural T2O World Cup in South Africa. Replying to a journalist’s question few days after the win, Nandy had described test cricket as “the only game known to humankind that is a living criticism of the urban-industrial vision and modernity.” There is nothing wrong with Pradhan’s fascination for the appeal of test cricket as a test of technique, temperament and strategic endurance in the classic format of the game. That’s something that is unique with the format and can be preserved and enjoyed that way. But, what Pradhan rules out is the possibility that other formats also bring a different kind of joy to a large number of people. Erecting a hierarchy of joyful experiences is an old way with which high priests of arts tend to protect their turf of exclusivity- say, like looking down on playback singing in films seen against the classical vocal rendering. Democratising joyful reception of any form of skilful performance entails that it be defined by the people seeking joy, and not by some abstract standards of it. That’s precisely why IPL has been able to make inroads into viewership of non-followers of game, acquiring new converts for the game. In his mild rebuttal to Pradhan’s piece, Rajesh Mahapatra makes this point. That’s a process triggered by local T20 leagues in England almost two decades back but caught India’s imagination only after inaugural T20 World Cup of 2007. No

wonder the following year, 2008, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) thought the time had come to blend viable commerce with the growing interest in the shortest version of the game. Pradhan also restores the centrality of amusement to any sporting pursuit. Like many other forms of recreation, the original appeal of sports lies in having purposeless fun. Any effort to arrogate to oneself some ‘spiritual experience’ or ‘cerebral stimulus’, as opposed to mass entertainment, is simply subjective. It’s not that the product of T-20 specific skills doesn't have eloquent admirers. For former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri, it’s ‘scripture compressed’, while social scientist and cricket enthusiast Shiv Visvanathan observes, “Speed can add to adrenalin, exaggerate drama enact a fable called cricket in all its nuances. IPL, in this sense, becomes sheer poetry.” Then, there is also a tinge of snobbery in downplaying a different skill set needed for a different genre of the game. Even if the context is, as Pradhan puts it, “shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions that weigh heavily towards batsmen, dead pitches, additional power plays”, the ability lies is what you can do within the given conditions. It requires a different kind of mindset as well as a wider repertoire of skills. That is why many good test players like Cheteshwar Pujara fail to perform in the shortest format. However, there are players like Steve Smith excelling in all formats. You also have examples of players like David Warner, labelled as a T20 specialist in the early phase of his career, who diversified their style to become successful in the longer cricket formats test as well. But, there are always have tales of Eoin Morgan or Yusuf Pathan who haven’t been able to make that transition, of course. This, however, doesn’t rein in old school voices like Bishan Singh Bedi, a gadfly anyway, from attributing any Indian failure in tests to IPL. Almost four decades back, in the 1970s, there were similar snooty attitudes towards the emergence of oneday cricket of 50 overs(to begin with was 60 ). But, within a short period of time, it got mainstreamed as a regular feature of international contests. Later, even Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer’s innovations like coloured clothing, white balls and daynight matches were derided as ‘pyjama cricket’. Both survived the test of time and soon were recognised even by cricket pundits as serious formats for testing specific cricketing skills. Packer’s ways of ‘trivialising gentleman’s game’ were actually very serious in changing the way the paying public in stadiums and TV viewers watched cricket. Apart from this, the critics of IPL fuel the ingrained Indian scepticism about anything that involves a commercial venture. In the process of demonising the capitalist nature of the annual event, they somehow forget that money is central to not only attracting talent but even nurturing it. In fact, capitalism has made it affordable to talk about the fanciful fads of ‘socialist’ sporting contests, if there are any. Far from what IPL naysayers would make you believe, infusion of capital in T 20 leagues, profits being a legitimate return for it, has given a

fresh lease of life to cricketers across the world. It hasn’t only enriched the established names but empowered a whole new generation of budding cricketers to look at the game as a viable career move. It holds promise for lifting them not only from obscurity but also from career- threatening poverty. For instance, the latest IPL auction in February 2017 had two remarkable happy stories. Left-arm seamer Thangarasu Natarajan, the son of a porter, got a deal of Rs 3 crore to play for Kings XI Punjab this season and medium pacer Mohammed Siraj, the son of an autorickshaw driver, got Rs 2.6 crore to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Once the envy of foreign press and cricket bodies of other countries, the cash-rich IPL is now being seen as an opportunity for players to get rid of their financial insecurities and concentrate on improving their skill set. The British press reacted very excitedly to Ben Stokes’ £1.7m contract with the Rising Pune Supergiants and the £1.4m purchase of Tymal Mills by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. In a piece for The Guardian carrying the headline “With IPL’s millions, this is surely the best time to be a top-level cricketer”, Vic Marks wrote, “Stokes is fortunate to be playing at a time when the England hierarchy is quietly encouraging links with the IPL”. In wake of the reports of alleged financial irregularities by some team owners and controversies surrounding the then BCCI president N Srinivasan, historian and cricket aficionado Ramchandra Guha had questioned why responsible and established corporate houses like Tatas and Mahindras were not willing to own IPL teams. He had also dubbed IPL as ‘tamasha’—that oft familiar stick to beat anything in India when it doesn’t conform to your way of doing things. The same word, meaning spectacle, was used for annual literature carnival of Jaipur Literature Festival by authors who now rush to attend it. Clearly there is a space for tamasha for the simple reason that people, including serious ones, actually like a good tamasha; a lot of serious stuff can also come along with it. Guha also questioned, and this time justifiably so, the limited representative nature of IPL as didn’t have teams from populous states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Guha might be willing to be too grim for a process which was not even a decade old. Financial irregularities couldn’t be a pretext for throwing the baby with the bathwater, otherwise, hugely successful football leagues like the English Premier League would not have survived. With media scrutiny and judicial intervention, there is a sense that the league has now reinvigorated itself with normalisation and settling of things following a cleansing process. There is, however, a strong case for expanding the representative character of IPL by having teams from more regions in the country. And also having entrepreneurs invest in such teams in a way that people identify with their regional teams. Ironically, Guha’s ‘tamasha’ jibe might not have found favour with one of his favourite cricket writers CLR James. In his work, which has the status of a classic in cricket literature, Beyond a Boundary, James bemoaned

that cricket in 1950s and 1960S had slowed down. The defensive approach had made cricket dull and too much loaded in favour of safety rather than risk and adventure. Sociologist Shiv Visvanathan writes: “James calls this style of cricket a “welfare state attitude to the game”, a drive to mediocrity emphasising the defensive push, where cricket evoked security rather than play or risk. James contrasts it to the Golden age of cricket, where Trumper and Ranjitsinhji were legends. James adds that many of these cricketers were not just extraordinary players but extraordinary men. For them cricket was a metaphor for a larger more creative attitude to life.” What, obviously, Guha also underestimates is the potential of T20 making the test cricket financially viable for cricket bodies. The losses cricket boards incur because of thin attendance and plunging viewers’ interest in five-day games could be compensated with the money generated by the game’s shortest version. This week cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was alluding to the same on Twitter. Last year anti-IPL activism took a bizarre form, almost something that can be called drought-shaming. On April 28, 2016, the Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court order of shifting of all IPL matches scheduled in Maharashtra after 30 April to other states in view of the severe drought. Apart from tokenism and assuaging misplaced activism, there was little reasoning as cricket grounds don’t use potable water and BCCI had assured it wouldn’t be used in future too. Except for trivialising the issue of the water crisis in Maharashtra, it was puzzling to think about the quantity of water that could be saved by not having a few cricket matches in the state. Former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid saw it as yet another case of IPL becoming a soft target for headline-hunting activists. Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai attacked the media for its hypocrisy in ignoring farmers’ issues throughout the year but crawling out of the woodwork to make frivolous cases against IPL. He wrote: "We’ve suddenly found an attachment to the faceless kisan but because images of parched earth and taps running dry can be deliciously contrasted with cheerleaders, celebrity cricketers and corporate czars at Indian Premier League games. What can be a better way to speak up for the beleaguered farmer than to make cricket’s multi-million dollar extravaganza the villain for the season?” Obviously, people could see through the smokescreen of droughtshaming. What was, however, interesting was that judiciary couldn’t. It rewarded the gladiators of outrage. In their disdain for people’s entertainment that propels IPL, the cricket romantics may be seeking protection of their own esoteric turf of exclusive lovers. In denying innovation and enterprise a chance in mass evolution of game, the activists accuse the money power of doing things which it’s always capable of doing- changing the narrative, including lives. Both of these charges against IPL thin out as its success is powered by people who care least for them. People who fill the stadium, people who are glued to TV screens and people who may be now checking scores of last evening’s game.

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PERSPECTIVE

Express In pursuit of peace, a war against women TheDoesMorung the Nagaland government need to POLL RESULTS

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has prioritized resolving ethnic armed conflicts, but has overlooked the role women must play for genuine and lasting peace

initiate an honest and open review of the Prohibition Act with all stakeholders?

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Suu Kyi’s civilian-led govern• Yes, the Nagaland government and the Naga Mothers AssoBut as military leaders and ment, but to the autonomous ciation (NMA) were the main forces for the prohibition act. political representatives disMyanmar military, ethnic Many people say it is NBCC, but in reality it is the NMA and cuss which of the country’s armed groups, and the small the state government. They should take responsibility and ethnic armed groups will be number of other represented own up for the failure of prohibition and initiate indepenwilling to show up and which parties to support women’s dent reviews of the act and why it has failed and what the could be barred because of participation. But as long as consequences have been on the society. their reluctance to sign the the government fails to set an • Yes. Because the Act is not at all practical. Mixing Christian country’s so-called Nationexample of gender equality values and Alcohol has resulted our society into a drunkwide Ceasefire Agreement Women walk past graffiti that reads “What? When? Change” in the process there is little to en state of mind. It seems like the preacher is more drunk drawn on a bridge in Yangon, Myanmar. (Reuters Photo) (NCA), one thing is certain: spur others on, critics say. than the drinker itself. women representatives will The recent ouster of for• Yes its high time. I believe prohibition was spear headed be largely excluded from the elections were female. Speak- will be a significantly larger of women in the peace pro- mer Karen National Union by the NBCC. And the ugly truth is when majority of the event. ing shortly after the NLD’s number of women involved. cess is a case of “picking her vice-chairwoman Naw Zippochurch goers they drink and buy from Assam and even After almost seven decades, election victory, party spokes- International conventions battles” and that she has oth- rah Sein has removed the only some church leaders and deacons and even pastors they Myanmar’s ethnic conflicts man and close Suu Kyi advi- recognize the importance er priorities than to challenge high-profile woman represendrink though not hard drinks but wine which includes are some of the longest-run- sor U Win Htein said this was of women’s participation in the commonly held view by tative from the ethnic represenwomen too what is the logic behind to continue with the ning in the world. For genera- because “most women are not peace negotiations in achiev- military leaders that the talks tative groups at the peace table. prohibition? Isn't that pure hypocrisy? tions soldiers on all sides have naturally confident in political ing long term solutions. should be conducted mainly In a recent interview with • Yes. Prohibition or not people who drink will go on drinkmade and broken ceasefire situations.” While peace talks in Myan- between armed actors. The Irrawaddy, a local news ing, and people who do not drink will not. Simple. We have deals while countless civilians It appears that Suu Kyi is outlet, she described the difWhen the non-elected mar continue to focus on inmore alcohol related abuse and disruption than any wet have been killed, tortured and bloc of military appointees is teractions between armed also among those who believe ferent experiences of men state. Why does the concerned authorities still want to raped. War has ruined com- counted, barely 10% of Myan- groups, women are more like- women – other than, presum- and women in war and how ban alcohol, and let businessmen smuggle cheap, distilled munities and emptied villag- mar’s parliamentarians are ly to experience the effects ably, herself – best serve by re- she believed that impacted on drinks into our state, they can never curb this situation. es as hundreds of thousands women – one of the lowest of conflict in or around their maining in the background. They want to make it better? Make stricter rules to sell altheir approaches to peace. have been displaced by the such percentages in the re- home villages. Along with chilcohol. Timely check if the dealers are adhering to the reOn March 8, while giving a “If men die in battle, it is violence. quirements of the laws and regulations or not. dren, they account for most of talk to women entrepreneurs over. If they don’t die, they gion. • Yes. Even religious body would like to assert their influThroughout it all the voicA similar gender imbal- those living in internally dis- on International Women’s win. For them, it sounds simence wherever they can but in this matter, personally i es of women and girls, who ance meant just 14% of offi- placed peoples (IDP) camps. Day, Suu Kyi raised the issue of ple, but for women the sufferfeel if prohibition is lifted, then the supply and quality can in Myanmar account for just cial participants were women Military impunity for acts of women’s role in the peace pro- ing remains like a wound. It is be monitored; those who drink do not have to drink like over 50% of the population, at last August’s Union Peace sexual violence in conflict re- cess, insisting that as women traumatic,” she said, referring they'll not get another drink tomorrow; place of drinking have been marginalized and Conference, according to anal- mains an ongoing concern. accounted for 50% of the pop- particularly to women who can be designated; the govt can allocate some of the taxignored by male leaders who ysis by the Alliance for Gender According to Nang Phyu ulation they should also bear suffer from sexual violence in es collected to educate the harms of abusing substances purport to be defending their Inclusion in the Peace Process Phyu Lin, AGIPP’s ex-chair- 50% of the responsibility for conflict. to children and parents through schools, churches and communities and seeking (AGIPP), an umbrella group of woman, the alliance’s repre- achieving peace. May Sabe Phyu echoes that any platform available so that people have can choose to peace and progress. However, she stressed this view, pointing to the fact that women’s rights organizations. sentatives will be allowed to drink or not to drink or how much they can drink. The govt Myanmar is a signatory The alliance’s findings attend only as observers and did not mean equal represen- even when deals are signed should also make facilities available for detoxification and to the United Nations’ Con- showed that 20% of ethnic will not be allowed to pres- tation at the peace talks table on paper during peace nerehabilitation for substance abuse. A study on the impact/ vention on the Elimination armed group delegates were ent at the conference. While and suggested women could gotiations they are often just effects of total prohibition in Nagaland will be a good start of all forms of Discrimination women (though the figure var- organizations like AGIPP say do their bit by paying taxes “promises in the air – nobody to see if prohibition is really working. Prohibition in Nagaagainst Women (CEDAW). ied significantly across the dif- they have worked behind the and raising “peace-loving” closely monitors or follows up land is such a mockery which no visitor seem to believe it Experts, including UN special ferent groups), but the govern- scenes to meet ministers, army children. on [their enactment].” exist. rapporteur on human rights ment cohort included a mere chiefs and ethnic armed group The comments riled many Women who have to live • Yes, an absolute must because the only thing which is not Yanghee Lee, have recom- seven women, or 9%, of its 75 leaders to promote their cause, gender equality campaigners. within the day-to-day realidry in this dry state is alcohol. mended a 30% quota for wom- official delegates. a number of barriers remain to “I think she is thinking that the ties of conflict are more likely • Yes because this Act is killing both person & economy, and en representatives in the peace majority of women are like her to keep pushing for practical The largely symbolic event, their official participation. many more. NLTP Act 1989 must be lifted with strict conprocess, advice that so far has dubbed the 21st Century PanGender equality advocates mother – supporting politi- changes on the ground, she ditions. been roundly ignored. glong after the historic peace say traditional attitudes in cians from behind the scenes,” said. • Yes it is about time. The Nagaland government, the NagaWhen Suu Kyi’s National agreement struck in 1947 Myanmar often lead to the ex- said May Sabe Phyu, director Suu Kyi has made it clear land Baptist Church Council and the Naga Mother's AssoLeague for Democracy Party between Suu Kyi’s national clusion of women from public of the Gender Equality Net- that “peace” – or her vision of ciation must have an honest review of the Prohibition Act. (NLD) swept to victory in No- founder father, Aung San, and roles of responsibility and in- work (GEN) and a recipient it – is her government’s main They need to take moral responsibility for continuing an vember 2015, giving the coun- key ethnic minority leaders, sist that their place is “in the of the US State Department’s goal. Critics say that’s meant Act that has completely failed. Dont they realize that the try its first civilian government was attended by then-UN sec- background.” In terms of the International Women of Cour- everything from the economy prohibition is now doing more damage than good. There after decades of military and retary general Ban Ki Moon, peace process, the muted role age award in 2015. to human rights concerns have may have been a time when prohibition was needed, but quasi-military rule, peace was who also mentioned the need is known as “tea-break advoInstead, seats at the peace been overlooked as a result. today the society is more aware and has grown immensely on top of her agenda. for greater women’s participa- cacy”, where women resort to table are reserved mainly for Yet since her NLD governand it is time that prohibition is lifted from our state. What was clear from the tion in a speech to attendees. lobbying male delegates while politicians and soldiers. Since ment’s rise to power the coun• Yes. Prohibition is a joke in Nagaland. Because of prohibistart, though, was that gender The event made no major serving them tea during breaks women are a minority in poli- try has experienced some of tion moonlightinng is rampant. So many people lives are equality and recognition of the advances in ending the coun- in the official talks. tics and hold virtually no pow- the worst fighting in years. As lost due to consumption of adulterated spirit from border. vital role women play in poli- try’s many armed conflicts. It is an attitude that perme- erful military positions, the the next round of her peace The lawmakers themselves serve booze in any party . For tics and peace was not. Now, with the second con- ates at the highest levels. Some process is being steered most- initiative opens, genuine and the people outside nagaland life of a Naga does not matter. Only 15% of candidates ference set to begin on May 24, have suggested Suu Kyi’s fail- ly by men with guns, which ar- lasting peace seems a long way If the churches and NMA wants to save the lives of people fielded by the NLD in the 2015 there is no indication that there ure to include a larger number guably hardly bodes well for a off, as does gender equality. souls they are doing a poor job . Their work ends in diktats of prohibition acts and they are not coming up with any practical solutions. Has any of them took steps to stop the illegal booze dens around nagaland? The only way is to educate people and spread awareness among the youth of ill effect of alcohol. Yes there should be honest and open reAnkit Panda view of prohibition act. If it has to continue then the people potential shifts in Indian nuclear strat- is defined as “a lower form of armed area” of India using its nuclear weapwho come with the idea should come out with a practical egy, the presentation of India’s nuclear conflict designed to shatter the cohe- ons “if [it]were certain that adversary’s The Diplomat solution. Unless it is strictly enforced, wine and whiskey strategy in the document is revealing. sion of an adversary’s military force to launch was imminent.”) But if convenn April last week, India’s latest First, this may be the first authorita- prevent it from functioning effectively tional soft counterforce is now part of will continue to flow freely in Nagaland. After prohibition Joint Armed Forces Doctrine was tive document released by the Indian in combat.” The definition offers cer- India’s warfighting strategy, it may ocit is seen that many lives has been lost due to alcohol related problems. Another things, People who drinks will almade public. The document of- government to drop the phraseology tain examples of disruption, which cur earlier in the nuclear escalation ways drink whether there is prohibition or not fers insight into the principles of “credible minimum deterrence” “may be achieved by destroying ele- ladder — presumably upon India be• Yes prohibition is killing more people than otherwise as that guide the Indian military’s ap- (CMD) for “credible deterrence” (CD) ments essential for cohesion, such as coming convinced of an “imminent” spurious alcohol is flooding the market. The Church exproach to warfighting. Released by Ad- instead. CMD has been a mainstay in the command and control (C2) sys- Pakistani first strike. cept for shouting prohibition is not contributing anything miral Sunil Lanba, the chairman of the India’s nuclear strategy since the re- tems.” (Emphasis mine.) Third, the doctrine is revealing of the to educate the people. All in all it is a sham and only leadIndian chiefs of staff committee, the lease of its draft nuclear doctrine in Putting two and two together — i.e., Indian military’s contemporary prefering to criminalising of the society. document focuses on India’s concep- 1999 and so its omission in the 2017 this definition of “disruption” and the ences for expeditionary and overseas • Yes, Because now, NLTP or no NLTP alcohol is available tion of its national security and its strat- joint doctrine stands out on a first read. important words “in a nuclear environ- operations. For instance, the docueverywhere and everyone drinks adulterated alcohol. egy for managing threats across the We’ve seen non-CMD formulations in ment” — one can’t help but think that ment calls for “complete and effec• NLPT, 100% failed & so its time to lift the banned.101% yes. “full spectrum of military conflict.” In remarks by Indian officials — with Na- what this is referring to is a form of ‘soft’ tive inter-operability” with “countries, • Yes. Total prohibition is not stopping alcoholism; but only this sense, the document addresses the tional Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s Oc- counterforce warfighting. Certain con- big and small” — a tacit endorsement encouraging black business, by businessmen as well as principles guiding the Indian military’s tober 2014 speech perhaps the best ex- sumers of this document in Rawalpindi of ever-closer logistics, communicaenforcers. Check gates do not stop flow; but create pockapproach to everything from nuclear ample. (Doval references “an effective will have no choice but to work with the tions, and intelligence collaboration et money of those manning the check gates. TP definitely war to internal security and counter- deterrence capability which is cred- assumption that what is meant here is with countries ranging from the United needs review and streamlining. insurgency. The document will merit ible.”) that Indian nuclear strategy now seeks States, Japan, and Australia to smaller • Yes, Prohibition in Nagaland is just a humbug in our sosustained and serious scrutiny. Below, The significance of the evapora- to limit the damage Pakistan can inflict powers in Southeast Asia. Moreover, called Christian society. Christianity here has become synI highlight a few (early and provisional) tion of “minimum” in the credible at the strategic level by degrading Paki- echoing the 2015 maritime security onymous to antichrist, anti-modernization, anti-decency, takeaways that jumped out to me on a deterrence formulation may seem stan’s integrated nuclear command- strategy, the joint doctrine emphasizes irrationality and pro primitiveness. In short: MASS HYfirst read. obvious (i.e., a larger, or at least less and-control capabilities in an initial the salience of the Indian “diaspora” to POCRISY society. One of the first and most obvious constrained, nuclear arsenal), but it’s conventional strike. This is particularly the country’s national security strategy, observations that has already drawn unclear what precisely is meant by the concerning given Pakistan’s plans to “especially in the Middle East / North Some of those who voted NO had this to say: headlines in the Indian press is that the change. What caught my eye, though, move its “third strike” capability partly African regions, which are home to • No review is required, they only need to lift the prohibition doctrine explicitly acknowledges that particularly given the recent debates to sea; India may presumably look to millions of Indians, remain central to law. Everyone can see that prohibition has become a joke so-called “surgical strikes” will, going about a possible shift in Indian think- threaten VLF arrays that would allow our external security paradigm.” in Nagaland. forward, be a formal part of India’s re- ing to entertaining certain varieties of Pakistan’s National Command Author• No, It will only make the habitual drinkers happy, at the I’ll stop here for now, with the cacost of his family and society. taliatory toolkit against “terror provo- (most probably conventional) coun- ity to communicate launch orders to its veat that the above conclusions are • No it will be a fruitless exercise. Unless people are educatcations.” India claimed to demonstrate terforce targeting against Pakistan, is submarines in a crisis. preliminary. The doctrine document ed and there is awareness, people will either keep supportthis last September, after the deadly Uri the following sentence: Critically, the document does em- includes quite a bit more that merits ing it or will keep opposing it. Majority of the people are attack, in which Pakistan-based miliConflict will be determined or phasize that “no first use” remains a close analysis, including potentially a not viewing prohibition for what it is. tants killed more than a dozen Indian prevented through a process of “defining [issue]” for India’s own nucle- new portrait of how India separates Army soldiers. Moreover, there is evicredible deterrence, coercive ar C2, thereby upholding an important the control of its nuclear weapons be- Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: dence of operations by Indian forces diplomacy and conclusively by cornerstone of Indian doctrine since tween military and civilian authori• The Prohibition issue is contentious because it involves across the Line of Control (the de facto punitive destruction, disruption 1999. This further, at least, implies that ties. Moreover, there’s quite a bit of the Church, the government and Naga mothers. While evborder demarcating India- and Pakand constraint in a nuclear en- for the moment New Delhi is not seek- detail on how the Indian armed forceryone knows that booze is easily available everywhere no istan-administered Kashmir) going vironment across the Spectrum ing to limit the damage Pakistan could es envision future conflicts (in short, one wants to really point it out. In fact it is sold openly and back to the early 2000s. Nevertheless, inflict through a “comprehensive first “unrestricted, unpredictable, and hyof Conflict. most disturbing is that booze is sold in shops that are near insofar as the joint doctrine document This isn’t the easiest sentence to strike” upon the mobilization of Paki- brid”) and civil-military relations. I’ll schools and religious places. But under the guise of prois intended for consumption across In- parse out, but what’s meant here be- stan’s low-yield first strike systems, like endeavor to return to those in a future hibition everyone turns a blind eye. The elephant in the dia’s western border, the explicit men- comes clearer when taking into ac- the Nasr. (For instance, as implied by post in the coming days, but for now, room is that while prohibition has failed is an open secret, tion of “surgical strikes” is a signal. count a later definition of “disruption” Shivshankar Menon’s much-discussed consider this a first impression of the Fiona Macgregor

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Two Jet Airways aircraft collide at IGI, grounded

New Delhi, May 7 (iaNS): Air passenger carrier Jet Airways on Sunday grounded two of its aircraft after they were involved in a minor collision at the IGI airport here. An airport official said the incident occurred in the afternoon when the two aircraft, belonging to Jet Airways, brushed against each other while "taxiing out" to runway 29. The official said the passengers and crew on-board both the flights numbered over 200. According to a Jet Airways spokesperson, the two Jet Airways aircraft -- operating flight 9W 603 from Delhi-Srinagar and 9W 730 from Delhi-Patna -- were involved in a

ground incident during taxi, while preparing for departure from IGI Airport. "All guests and crew on-board both aircraft are safe and are being taken to the terminal for re-accommodation in subsequent flights," the spokesperson said. "The aircraft are currently being inspected by the Jet Airways engineering team. The airline has reported the event to the regulatory authorities. Both sets of crew have been de-rostered pending investigation." The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has ordered an enquiry into the incident.

Sacked minister says Kejriwal took money Deeply saddened by new controversy: Anna Hazare

Delhi records hottest May 7 since 2011, no respite soon

New Delhi, May 7 (iaNS): A scorching sun created heat wave conditions in some parts of the capital on Sunday as mercury rose five notches above the season's average to 44.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest May 7 since 2011, the Met office said. Monday is likely to be as hot though with a partly cloudy sky. "There would be partly cloudy sky on Monday. Heat wave conditions are likely at a few places in Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region)," said an official of the India Meteorological Department, adding the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 44 and 26 degrees Celsius respectively.

The maximum temperature on May 7, 2016 was 35.25 degrees but eight degrees higher at 43.28 degrees on the same date in 2015. In 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.24, 41.25, 40.25 and 39.24 degrees respectively. The minimum temperature on Sunday was 25.3 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average, while the humidity oscillated between a high of 64 and a low of 13 per cent. Saturday's maximum temperature settled at 41 degrees Celsius, two notches above the average, while the minimum was 24 degrees Celsius, a notch below the average.

NEET shocker: Female candidate says asked to remove innerwear

KaNNUR (KeRala), May 7 (iaNS): In a shocking incident, a female candidate who appeared at a NEET centre here on Sunday claimed she had to remove her innerwear before sitting for the entrance test. Other women candidates too faced a harrowing experience due to a strict dress code in force. The anguished candidate told media persons after attempting the National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test (NEET) -- conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private medical colleges in the country -- that she was asked by the examination centre's officials to remove her innerwear. "My daughter went inside the centre, only to return later and hand me her top innerwear," said her mother. Another candidate, who was wearing a pair of jeans, was asked to remove a pocket as well as metal buttons from the clothing. Her

NIA probing proIS WhatsApp messages in Kerala

KaSaRgoDe (KeRala), May 7 (iaNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun a probe into pro-Islamic State (IS) messages being circulated on WhatsApp in Kerala, an intelligence officer said here on Sunday. The investigation follows a complaint by a local resident who allegedly received a WhatsApp message in Malayalam promoting IS. "The message is in Malayalam and it has come from Afghanistan. We came to know of this yesterday (Saturday) and the person who received the message has registered a complaint with the NIA and it has commenced a probe into it," the official told IANS on the condition of anonymity. The group administrator of the WhatsApp group is believed to be a youth from Palakkad who has been reported missing for some time. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had last year informed the state assembly that 21 people -- 17 from Kasargode district and four from Palakkad district -were missing. The youth were suspected to have joined the terror organisation in Syria. In the last two months, three youths from Kasargode district were believed to have been killed in the US-led strikes against the IS. Their relatives received social media messages about their deaths.

father told IANS: "She was wearing jeans. Since it had pockets and metal buttons, they needed to be removed. I went to a shop about three km away from the exam centre and bought a new dress for her after getting the shop opened." "I know of a Muslim family which gave six tops to candidates to wear. Even more shocking was the fact that authorities did not permit anyone to wear full-sleeved top. Those wearing such sleeves had to cut it to make it short-sleeved," said another harried parent. "The ordeal is over but it's debatable how many female candidates would have been able to write the exam properly after they were subjected to so much humiliation. I will write to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to seek action against those responsible," said state Mahila Congress President Bindhu Krishna.

Kapil Mishra

New Delhi, May 7 (iaNS): Sacked Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday claimed he saw Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal take Rs 2 crore in cash from Health Minister Satyendar Jain, a charge rejected by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as "unsubstantiated". Mishra's charge triggered calls for Kejriwal's resignation from the BJP and Congress. "Day before yesterday (Friday), I saw Jain hand over Rs 2 crore in cash to Kejriwal at his residence. When I asked about the money, Kejriwal refused to answer," Mishra told the media, a day after being sacked on Saturday. Mishra said he had informed Lt Governor Anil Baijal about the issue and will provide details to investigating agencies as well. Sisodia rejected the allegation. "The kind of allegations against Kejriwal are unsubstantiated. No one will believe them. There is no substance in this allegation." Sisodia pointed out that the allegations came after Mishra was removed as minister. Mishra also accused Jain of facilitating a land deal worth Rs 50 crore for a Kejriwal relative. "Jain himself told me about the deal," Mishra said, adding he was sure Jain would soon be put behind the bars. Mishra's allegation have plunged the AAP into further crisis, soon after its defeat in the municipal polls. Mishra is known to be close to AAP leader Kumar Vishwas, with whom Kejriwal has forged an uneasy

Arvind Kejriwal

truce after he made comments critical of the AAP. Mishra said many issues had been raised against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the past, including irregularities in funding during the Punjab elections, "but we always thought Kejriwalji did not have knowledge about them. "We had faith in him and always thought he would make things right. But I cannot stay silent after what I witnessed." Mishra asked Kejriwal to clarify where the money came from and to apologise to people "if he committed a mistake". The AAP leader insisted that he would not quit the party. "I will neither quit the party nor anyone can ask me to go." The BJP, the main opposition in the Delhi assembly, and the Congress quickly demanded Kejriwal's resignation. "Kejriwal has no moral right to hold the post of Chief Minister. He must resign immediately," Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Manoj Tiwari said. "I have said a number of times that Kejriwal is directly involved in corruption. Mishra's allegations prove that point." Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken said Mishra's claims were not mere allegations but testimony of an eyewitness warranting criminal proceedings against Kejriwal. "The Centre, the Anti-Corruption Bureau and the CBI should immediately take action and register an FIR against Kejriwal," he told the media.

RalegaN SiDDhi, May 7 (iaNS): Social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday said he was deeply saddened by the latest controversy surrounding his former protege and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "I am deeply saddened by whatever I saw on television," Hazare told media persons here after sacked Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra said he saw Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain hand over Rs 2 crore to Kejriwal at his Delhi residence. He said he had been fighting corruption for the last 40 years and Kejriwal had joined in his fight against the menace. Hazare had led the 2011 anti-corruption campaign in Delhi to seek introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill. "It was because of the anti-corruption fight in Delhi that Kejriwal became the Chief Minister. And today, when he (Kejriwal) is accused of corruption, I cannot tell how deeply sad that makes me," Hazare said. The social activist said he will talk in detail after studying the accusation made by Mishra.

Kumar Vishwas defends Kejriwal New Delhi, May 7 (iaNS): AAP leader Kumar Vishwas on Sunday defended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over alleged corruption charges and said even Kejriwal's worst enemies can't imagine him to be corrupt. Kumar Vishwas' remarks came after sacked Water Minister Kapil Mishra claimed he saw Kejriwal take Rs 2 crore in cash from Health Minister Satyendar Jain. He also accused Jain of facilitating a land deal worth Rs 50 crore for a Kejriwal relative. Mishra is known to be close to Kumar Vishwas. "If there was anything wrong, he (Mishra) should have raised it on the party platform. But openly making such allegations without any evidence is not right," Vishwas told the media here. "I am pained by these allegations. Party workers are also dejected because of this." Kumar Vishwas added that if Mishra had any proof of corruption against Jain or Kejriwal - or any other party leader including him - he should come forward with it at the party forum. He said the Political Affairs Committee of the Aam Aadmi Party would decide action on the issue. "I want to say that I have a firm belief that Kejriwal cannot accept a bribe. Not even his worst enemies can believe that."

Aligarh's answer to minority tag is nanotech, solar research Rajasthan dairy farmers selling

aligaRh, May 7 (iaNS): The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a nearly 100-year-old institution born out of the independence movement and the quest to modernise Muslim education, has often been a victim of minority politics that attracted negative media attention. But what is little known is the kind of path-breaking research the institution is doing in the areas of nanotechnology and solar energy. The AMU has taken up fresh scientific research projects, including on how to solve the water crisis using nanotechnology and recycle waste water using an ecofriendly and low-cost methods?. And its outgoing Vice Chancellor, Lt. Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah, a former deputy chief of the Indian Army, hopes the it will be "among the top 200 universities in the world by 2020" when it celebrates its centenary. "The AMU has a very bright future," the retired general, the elder brother of Bollywood veteran Naseeruddin Shah, told IANS in a wide-ranging interview at his office, speaking about the university, how it is striving to be at par with modern educational institutions and, of course, allegations of financial impropriety against him. "We need to encourage good quality research in applied sciences as well as the social science and we are doing that," Shah said. He said the university has taken up a project on desalinating sea water or brackish wa-

ter using nanotechnology that would bring a "sea change in Indian coastal cities" and provide low-cost drinking water. "The project will ensure India has sufficient resources of quality and quantity of potable water," he said. He said AMU scientists have achieved "significant success" in recycling waste water by using the novel concept of plant technology, also called "anaerobic digestion" -- a process of using micro-organisms to break down biodegradable material substances. The Safeguarding Water resources in India with Green and Sustainable technologies -Swings -- project is financed under the joint EU-India research funding to find low-cost and sustainable solutions for waste water treatment. The university has successfully piloted the project on its campus and has built a plant that treats the wastewater generated on the campus. Shah said the university's? scientists were also involved in harnessing solar energy for automobiles and the "purpose is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels". "They are doing research on solar power for automobiles. Once the project is complete, we will be able to charge your car (a hybrid or electric) battery in 20 minutes which otherwise takes six hours," said Shah, whose term ends in the middle of this month. While the thrust in its image

makeover is on good scientific research, the Vice Chancellor said the management has also been trying to "battle a misconception" that AMU breeds fundamentalism. "To a large extent, perceptions have changed but we are also proud of our Muslim ethos," he said about the varsity that has an exclusive Olympic-sized swimming pool for women students, as also a separate horse riding club for them. For those Muslim men and women who pass out from madrassas, the university has introduced a concept of a bridge course to enable their admission in regular university courses and integrate them into the mainstream with modern education. "Earlier, they were admitted only in theology, Arabic, Persian and Urdu. But we wanted them to get admitted to any course. "We made them do this oneyear bridge course. People later qualified for Mass Communications, English Honours and other subjects because of the solid potential these guys gain from memorising the Quran in madrassas," said Shah, himself a madrassa pass-out. "I felt madrassas were being demonised all over the world and in our country also you hear a lot of rubbish about them. After all, these are educational institutions." The university is facing another challenge in a legal battle on its minority character, challenged by the government in the

Supreme Court. It is feared this may close the doors of modern liberal education for thousands of poor Muslims. Shah said AMU, which has "contributed a great deal towards the empowerment of Muslims in India, must stay as a minority institution...till the situation of Muslims is corrected". "At the moment, Muslims in India are the worst off, worse than the Dalits. We don't need reservations. We need your affirmative actions in education. "Because of poor schooling, Muslim children kind of fall behind. They have bread and butter issues, so they don't qualify for institutions of higher education." Shah's tenure ends on May 16 and the battles at the university, which has 1,400 teachers and 2,000 non-teaching staff, has been "tougher" than those he fought as a soldier in the Indian Army. "Here you have everyone posing as a friend but there are only a few real friends," he said, lamenting how he was accused of financial, administrative and academic irregularities. "I was alleged to have bungled 120 crore (of rupees)," he said, adding he has replied to all the allegations that were made by a "set of people" who were upset because he wanted to discipline them. "There were some teachers who were never taught and indulged in politics," he said, alleging that they were behind the campaign against him.

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JaipUR, May 7 (iaNS): Three young entrepreneurs from Rajasthan's Kota city -othewise known as an education hub -- have taken their 15-year-old dairy farming family business to the next level and are now selling cowdung cakes on e-tailing site Amazon. "We found potential in this business. For the last three months we have been selling cowdung cakes on Amazon," Amanpreet Singh, one of the three directors of APEI Organic Foods, told IANS. These cakes, about the size of a quarter-plate, are priced at Rs 120 per dozen. They currently have an average sale of 15 consignments -- each of 500-1,000 cakes -- per week. "We are getting a good response, mainly from Mumbai, Delhi and Pune," Singh said. The product is packaged in such a way that the cakes don't break. For starters, the dung, which is a semi-liquid mixture, is first dried. It is then put into a circular die which goes through a heat shrinking process. The finished product is then packed in cardboard boxes and despatched. Singh stated that the idea of reaching out to buyers online came due to the demand from Tier I cities, where there is lack of any livestock management and dairies. "People basically want it for religious

purposes in these cities," Singh added. The company's livestock farm is spread over 40 acres near Kota and has 120 cows. It is equipped with modern infrastructure, effective connectivity, skilled manpower and other amenities. The family-owned organic dairy milk brand is aptly titled "GAU" -- meaning cow -- but has been derived from the initials of the three directors, Gagandeep Singh, Amanpreet Singh and Uttamjyot Singh. The promoters are likely to be in great demand at the forthcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) being held in Kota from May 24 to 26. Singh said that the fodder for the cows is grown organically in a healthy and wellnurtured environment. Waste from the dairy farm is utilised to produce electricity, gas, vermicompost and cowdung cakes. The company has installed radio-frequency identification (RFID) on the livestock which helps them track the health and nutrition of the cattle from anywhere across the world. The director claimed that this dairy farm also has Rajasthan's first biogas plant that generates electricity. This is the only source of electricity at the farm, producing 40 KW per day. This saves around Rs 24 lakh annually , he added.

India's green car plan prioritises electric vehicles over hybrids New Delhi, May 7 (ReUTeRS): India's most influential government think-tank has recommended lowering taxes and interest rates for loans on electric vehicles, while capping sales of conventional cars, signalling a dramatic shift in policy in one of the world's fastest growing auto markets. A draft of the 90-page blueprint, seen by Reuters, also suggests the government opens a battery plant by the end of 2018 and uses tax revenues from the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles to set up charging stations for electric vehicles. The recommendations in a draft report by Niti Aayog, the planning body headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are aimed at electrifying all vehicles in the country by 2032 and will likely shape a new mobility policy, said government and industry sources. The report's focus solely on electric vehicles marks a shift

away from the current policy that incentivises both hybrid vehicles which combine fossil fuel and electric power - and electric cars, and is worrying some automakers. "India's potential to create a new mobility paradigm that is shared, electric and connected could have a significant impact domestically and globally," said a draft version of the report, titled Transformative Mobility Solutions for India, which will be made public this week. India's plan to leapfrog hybrid technology comes after China announced aggressive measures last year to push sales of plug-in vehicles including subsidies, research funding and rules designed to discourage fossil-fuel cars in big cities. It would also mark a radical response by India as it looks to cut its oil import bill to half by 2030 and reduce emissions as part of its commitment to the Paris climate treaty.

Officials acknowledge the blueprint faces challenges. High battery costs would push up car prices and a lack of charging stations and other infrastructure means car makers, who have been consulted on the proposals ahead of publication, would hesitate to make the necessary investment in the technology. "If we accelerate electric vehicle growth it will be a disruption for the auto sector and would require investment, but if we're not able to adapt quickly we risk being net importers of batteries," said a government source involved in the plans. "There has been resistance from car makers." India's top-selling carmaker Maruti Suzuki has invested in socalled mild-hybrid technology, which makes less use of electric power than full hybrids, while Toyota Motor Corp sells its luxury hybrid Camry sedan in the country.

Mahindra & Mahindra is the only sector, one official added. manufacturer of electric vehicles in The new Niti Aayog report, coIndia. produced with U.S. consultancy Rocky Mountain Institute, outlines SHIFT IN POLICY a 15-year plan, broken into three India, in 2015, launched a phases starting in 2017. scheme called Faster Adoption and "Limit registration of convenManufacturing of Hybrid and Elec- tional vehicles through public lottric Vehicles under which it offered teries and complement that with incentives for clean fuel technology preferential registration for electric cars to boost their sales to up to 7 mil- vehicles, similar to that in China," lion vehicles by 2020. the report said, in one of its most Despite incentives as high as radical proposals. 140,000 rupees ($2,175) on some To kick-start the shift, the report cars the scheme has made little prog- suggests bulk procurement of elecress, with the sales of electric and hy- tric vehicles, building standardised, brid cars making up only a fraction of swappable batteries for two- and the 3 million passenger vehicles sold three-wheelers to bring down their in India in 2016. cost and having favourable tariff The scheme, which expired on structures for charging cars. March 31, has now been extended "Prioritise battery and charging by six months while future policy infrastructure development," the is worked out, two government of- report states, while setting a 2018 ficials said. Lack of clarity on policy goal for setting up a 250 megawatt risks delaying investment in the auto per hour battery plant with an aim

to reach one gigawatt of production by 2020. It also recommends setting up battery swapping stations by 2018, common manufacturing facilities for components and increasing subsidies on all battery electric vehicles to bring them to cost parity with conventional models by 2025. Other suggestions in the blueprint include incentivising the use of electric cars as taxis by lowering taxes, interest rates on loans for purchases and electricity tariffs for fleet operators, and lowering duties on makers of such fleet cars. Puneet Gupta, South Asia manager at consultant IHS Markit, said the government would need to lead the change with generous incentives to achieve its goal. "This is one of the most radical changes the government is talking about," said Gupta. "All cars being electric is a distant dream."

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Macron favourite as France votes for new President

PARIS, MAY 7 (REUTERS): French voters choose on Sunday whether a pro-European Union centrist or a eurosceptic, anti-immigration far-rightist will lead them for the next five years, with early figures indicating turnout could be low, but above most recent forecasts. Opinion polls predict that after 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) Emmanuel Macron, a 39-year-old ex-economy minister who wants to bridge the left-right divide, will be named as president, seeing off the challenge from National Front leader Marine Le Pen. A Macron victory would further stem the tide of nativist, anti-globalisation voting outcomes like those that will see Britain quit the EU and which made Donald Trump U.S. president. Macron, who wants to deregulate the economy and deepen EU integration, is set to win the headto-head with between 61.5 and 63 percent of the vote, according to the last opinion polls on Friday. Should an upset occur and Le Pen win, the very future of the EU could be on the line given her desire to close borders, dump the

French nationals living in Australia stand in a line as they wait to cast their votes in the presidential poll located at a polling booth located at a school in Sydney on May 7. (REUTERS Photo)

euro currency, and tear up trade treaties. Even in defeat, the 48 year-old’s vote is likely to be about twice what her party scored the last time it reached the presidential second round in 2002,

demonstrating the scale of voter disaffection with mainstream politics in France. By midday, both candidates had voted, he in Le Touquet on the north coast, and she in the northern

town of Henin-Beaumont. Midday turnout figures from the Interior Ministry said 28.23 percent of voters had turned out so far, the lowest at this stage of the day since the 2002 presidential poll, when it was

26.19 percent. Turnouts at midday in 2012 and 2007 were 30.66 percent and 34.11 percent respectively. A poll on Friday had predicted a final turnout of 75 percent this time. The eventual turnouts in 2002,

2007 and 2012 were all above 80 percent. Pollsters see likely abstentions as highest among left-wing voters who feel disenfranchised by Sunday’s choice after nine other candidates were eliminated in first round, but it is unclear what a high or low turnout could mean for the outcome. Nevertheless, voter surveys forecasting the result itself proved accurate for the tight first round race last month. Markets have risen in response to Macron’s widening lead over his rival after a bitter television debate on Wednesday. “We increased our equity exposure and added some French stocks after the first round,” said Francois Savary, chief investment officer at Genevabased fund management firm Prime Partners. “The major political risk of a Le Pen victory appears to be disappearing.” After a campaign in which favourites dropped out of the race one after the other, Le Pen is nevertheless closer to elected power than the far right has been in France since World War Two. If opinion polls prove accurate and the country elects

its youngest-ever president rather than its first female leader, Macron himself has said himself he expects no honeymoon period. Close to 60 percent of those who plan to vote for Macron say they will do so to stop Le Pen from being elected to lead the euro zone’s second-largest economy, rather than because they fully support the former banker turned politician. “I don’t necessarily agree with either of the candidates,” psychotherapist Denise Dulliand, who was voting in Annecy in the mountainous southeast, told Reuters. “But I wanted to express my voice, to be able to say that I came, even if I am really not satisfied with what is happening in our country, and that I would like to see less stupidity, less money and more fraternity.” MORE ELECTIONS TO COME The battle between mainstream and more radical policies in France will continue into parliamentary elections next month in which the new president will try to secure a majority in parliament. One poll this

week suggested that was within reach for Macron. Much will also depend on how the candidates score on Sunday. Le Pen’s niece, Marion MarechalLe Pen, on Thursday told L’Opinion daily that winning 40 percent of the vote would be “a huge victory” for the National Front. Whoever wins will open a new chapter in French politics, after the major left- and right-wing parties -- the Socialists and The Republicans -- that have ruled France for decades both suffered humiliating defeats in the election’s first round. The campaign was hit by yet another surprise on Friday night, just as the quiet period in which politicians are forbidden from commenting began. Macron’s team said a massive hack had dumped emails, documents and campaign-financing information online. Exit polls will be published when voting ends at 8 pm (1800 GMT). With security a prime concern More than 50,000 police officers were on duty on Sunday. A series of militant attacks in Paris, Nice and elsewhere in France have killed more than 230 people in recent years.

Nigeria exchanges eighty two girls Iranian supreme leader critical of Rouhani education plan held by Boko Haram for prisoners ABUJA, MAY 7 (REUTERS): Boko Haram militants have released 82 schoolgirls out of a group of more than 200 whom they kidnapped from the northeastern town of Chibok three years ago in exchange for prisoners, the presidency said on Saturday. Around 270 girls were kidnapped in April 2014 by the Islamist militant group, which has killed 15,000 people and displaced more than two million during a seven-year insurgency aimed at creating an Islamic caliphate in northeastern Nigeria. Dozens escaped in the initial melee, but more than 200 remained missing for more than two years. Nigeria thanked Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross for helping secure the release of the 82 girls after “lengthy negotiations”, the presidency said in a statement. President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the girls on Sunday afternoon in the capital Abuja, it said, without saying how many Boko Haram suspects had been exchanged or disclosing other details. A military source said the girls were brought on Sunday morning from Banki near the Cameroon border to Maidu-

guri, the capital of Borno state where the insurgency started. The release of the girls may give a boost to Buhari who has hardly appeared in public since returning from Britain in March for treatment of an unspecified illness. He made crushing the insurgency a pillar of his election campaign in 2015. The army has retaken most of the territory initially lost to the militants but attacks and suicide bombings by the group have made it nearly impossible for displaced persons to return to their recaptured hometowns. “The President directed the security agencies to continue in earnest until all the Chibok girls have been released and reunited with their families,” the presidency said. INSECURITY More than 20 girls were released last October in a deal brokered by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Others have escaped or been rescued, but 195 were believed to be still in captivity. Buhari said last month that the government was in talks to secure the release of the remaining captives. Although the Chibok girls are the most high-profile case,

Boko Haram has kidnapped thousands of adults and children, many of whose cases have been neglected. Although the army has retaken much of the territory initially lost to Boko Haram, large parts of the northeast, particularly in Borno state, remain under threat from the militants. Suicide bombings and gun attacks have increased in the region since the end of the rainy season late last year. Some 4.7 million people in northeast Nigeria depend on food aid, some of which is blocked by militant attacks, some held up by a lack of funding and some, diplomats say, stolen before it can reach those in need. Millions of Nigerians may soon be in peril if the situation deteriorates, as authorities expect, when the five-month rainy season begins in May and makes farming impossible in areas that are now accessible. This part of Nigeria is the western edge of an arc of hunger stretching across the breadth of Africa through South Sudan, Somalia and into Yemen on the Arabian peninsula. The United Nations believes as many as 20 million people are in danger in what could become the world’s worst famine for decades.

DUBAI, MAY 7 (REUTERS): Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday criticised the government of President Hassan Rouhani for promoting a “Western-influenced” United Nations education plan which his hardline allies have said contradicts Islamic principles. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came ahead of May 19 polls, in which the president is seeking re-election. “In this country, the basis is Islam and the Koran. This is not a place where the faulty, corrupt and destructive Western lifestyle will be allowed to spread its influence,” Khamenei told a gathering of educators, according to his website. “It makes no sense to accept such a docu-

ment in the Islamic Republic,” Khamenei said, referring to the Education 2030 plan proposed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Khamenei did not give details of his opposition to the UNESCO plan, but hardline commentators in Iran have said its promotion of gender equality in education contravened Islam. “How can a so-called international body which is under the influence of the great powers allow itself to assign duties for countries with different histories, cultures and civilizations?” said Khamenei, who often warns of a “soft war” mounted by the West

UN expert keen to probe Philippines killings, but will not debate Duterte MANILA, MAY 7 (REUTERS): A United Nations expert who irked the Philippines with a surprise visit said on Saturday she was keen to return and investigate alleged summary killings, but only if President Rodrigo Duterte drops his condition that she must hold a debate with him. Agnes Callamard, U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, has been vocal about allegations of systematic executions in the Philippines as part of Duterte’s war on drugs. Thousands have been killed since he came to power in June last year. A planned visit by Callamard in December was cancelled because she refused to accept

Duterte’s conditions. She turned up in an unofficial capacity on Friday, telling an academic conference on human rights issues that she would not carry out any research this time. “I am committed to continue my dialogue with the government and I am committed to undertake an official visit, either by myself or with the special rapporteur on the right to health,” Callamard told reporters in Manila. Duterte has sought a public debate with Callamard before allowing her to conduct an inquiry into allegations of human rights violations against him, and that she be placed under oath before answering questions from the government.

Communist-ruled Cuba hosts first transgender Mass

A trans performer who goes by the artistic name Maya Queen, 30, prepares at the backstage of a theatre before a performance during a trans party in Matanzas, Cuba on May 4. (REUTERS Photo)

MATANZAS, MAY 7 (REUTERS): For decades belonging to a religion and being anything but heterosexual was stigmatized in Communist-ruled, macho Cuba, making the Mass held by three transgender pastors in the western Cuban city of Matanzas all the more groundbreaking. Rainbow flags decorated the chapel, while the pastors, who had flown in from Brazil, Canada and the United States, wore

stoles in the trans hues of light blue, pink and white and the congregation swayed to Caribbean beats. Friday was the first time a trans pastor held a Holy Communion in Cuba, highlighting how much the island nation has changed since both religious believers and homosexuals went to “correctional” labor camps in the early years after the 1959 revolution. “Tonight has been a night of celebration of

equality between all people, marking a new era for Cuba,” said Alexya Salvador, a Brazilian trans pastor, born Alexander, wearing a black dress with a white clerical collar and lacy sleeves she made herself. “God’s love is radically inclusive.” The Mass on Friday was the highlight of a three-day conference on transsexuality and theology organized by the Matanzas-based Cuban branch of the interna-

to topple Iran’s Islamic government. Khamenei has the final say over policy in Iran and has repeatedly distanced himself from Rouhani in recent weeks. But he has stopped short of backing any of Rouhani’s hardline opponents, who include influential cleric Ebrahim Raisi and Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. A U.N. human rights report issued in August 2015 said Iran had almost achieved universal enrolment and gender parity at all educational levels. But the report said that gender-ratio policies adopted in 2012 had led to a fall in enrolment of female students in universities.

tional Metropolitan Community Church. “This is not only a first of its kind event for Cuba, but certainly one of the very first ever to be held anywhere in the world,” said Allyson Robinson, a trans Baptist reverend from Washington. The conference took place ahead of the 10th anniversary, next weekend, of Cuba celebrating the global day against homophobia, and included a raucous “transformist” party as well as a variety of panels on theology and personal experiences. In one, Salvador argued God was transgender, given the Holy Trinity was made up of the Holy Spirit, which she views as feminine, the Father and the Son. Elaine Saralegui, a lesbian pastor who founded the Cuban branch of the MCC nearly two years ago, said she hoped the conference would foster greater inclusion of trans people and prove that being trans and Christian were not incompatible. “I leave with having learnt a lot of things I can share with other trans,” said one participant, a 26-yearold Cuban trans woman

called Malu Duardo, “in particular that there is a God for everyone.” Saralegui’s congregation numbers around 35 but she said she also gets asked to hold Mass at lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) activist events around the rest of the island nation of 11 million inhabitants. “Nearly always they ask me to hold a liturgy there, so we have to improvise wine, bread and hold a (Lord’s) supper anywhere,” she said. The trans pastors said they were impressed by Cuba’s progressiveness in some respects, for example providing state-financed sex reassignment. The country was clearly lagging the rest of the Americas in other ways though, they said. Samesex couples may not marry or adopt children and a promised update to Cuba’s family code has been slow to materialize. “Everyone should have the right to have a family,” said Salvador, who has adopted two children, including a trans girl. “I believe this touch of God will also happen in the Cuban community.”

The maverick leader has previously stated his openness towards being probed by the U.N. and western governments, but only if he gets to publicly ask investigators questions, during which he said he would “humiliate” them and create a “spectacle”. The government insists it must be given the opportunity to question U.N. rapporteurs because the Philippines had already been maligned by allegations of systematic state-sponsored killings of drug dealers and users. Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said on Friday the government would complain to the U.N. after Callamard failed to

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swansea leapfrog Hull in relegation battle

Fernando Llorente (#9) rises above Phil Jagielka (#6) to head in the opener. (Getty Images)

LONDON, May 7 (ReuteRs): The battle to avoid Premier League relegation took a significant twist on Saturday as Swansea City capitalised on Hull's defeat to Sunderland with a victory against Everton allowing them to leapfrog the Yorkshire side into 17th place with two games left. After relegated Sunderland had taken a surprise 2-0 victory at Hull, Fernando Llorente headed the solitary goal as Swansea held on to register a nervous victory and climb out of the bottom three for the first time since March. Four consecutive home wins had put Hull's fate firmly in their own hands but, given the chance to

pull five points clear of third-from-bottom Swansea City, they suffered an attack of the jitters that could prove fatal. Second-half goals by Billy Jones and Jermain Defoe earned bottom club Sunderland a first win in 11 games and condemned Hull to a first home defeat under Marco Silva. "It's disappointing," Hull manager Marco Silva told the BBC. "We had chances to score in many moments of the game. Ultimately there was big tension in some of the team. We need to be calm in some moments. "It's an important moment for us. We didn't achieve what we wanted

from the match but we have two more games." Swansea knew a victory in the late kickoff would see them leapfrog Silva's side and, after Llorente's goal, the Swans defended stoically until the final whistle prompted a mass outpouring of relief. "Today was very important to move from 18th. I am very happy because this win is so important. It's a massive three points and now it depends on us," Llorente told BT Sport. "We need to win the two games we have left and this is the way we can do it." Champions Leicester City finally ensured their safety with a 3-0 victory at home to Watford,

while Stoke City and Bournemouth will be playing top-flight football next season after a 2-2 draw on the south coast. Stoke ended a 10-hour away-goal drought in the 33rd minute when Bournemouth striker Lys Mousset headed the ball into his own goal but another own goal, from Ryan Shawcross late on, denied Stoke victory. Burnley are not mathematically safe after they drew 2-2 at home to West Bromwich Albion with Sam Vokes scoring a brace for the hosts. City thrash Palace Manchester City were the only top-six club in action on Saturday and

took advantage with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace who themselves are not safe from the drop after a third consecutive defeat left them in 16th spot. After two consecutive draws, City needed a win to bolster their top-four prospects and delivered a dazzling display of attacking football to move above Liverpool into third spot. City never looked back after David Silva's 50th goal for the club in the second minute although it was not until the second half that the floodgates opened with Vincent Kompany, Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Otamendi all on target. Victory moved City to 69 points, above Liverpool on goal difference. Fifthplaced Manchester United, who play sixth-placed Arsenal on Sunday, have 65. Leaders Chelsea host Middlesbrough on Monday needing just six points from their last four games after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur went down 1-0 at West Ham United on Friday. "To score five against this team is very good and it is an important result for the mini-league fight that we are in for places in the top four," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said. "Our performance was high level. I'm pleased for our people we can finally enjoy a lot of goals here." Palace are still anxiously looking over their shoulders at the teams below them, sitting four points above Hull.

BCCI clears Champions Trophy participation New DeLhi, May 7 (Pti): The BCCI today cleared the Indian cricket team's participation in next month's Champions Trophy, ending a fortnight-long suspense with a massive climbdown from their initial aggressive stance. The Board made the decision at a Special General Meeting, where it was also announced that the squad for the eight-team event, starting June 1, will be picked tomorrow. It was decided that no legal recourse will be taken against the ICC as per the diktat of the Committee Of Administrators. The SGM completely toed the COA instruction of sending the team and not serving any notice to global body, which has nearly halved the BCCI's revenue share and cut down on its executive powers by revamping the controversial 'Big Three' administrative structure. It was a setback for the ousted N Srinivasan faction which was keen to take an aggressive stand. Srinivasan, in fact, joined the discussions via Skype to air his views but didn't take a confrontational stand. "The outcome of the meeting has been positive. India will participate in the Champions Trophy. There is no pulling out. Tomorrow the squad will be sent to the ICC," IPL governing council member Rajeev Shukla told reporters after the meeting. "The honorary Secretary (Amitabh Chaudhary) has been authorised to renegotiate with ICC as far as the financial model is concerned. There will be no binding on him. "Our approach should be that of trying to resolve through dialogue rather than being confrontational. There are five six issues regarding revenue and governance model which need to be sorted," Shukla said. COA head Vinod Rai said he had already informed the players that they were going for the event starting June 1 in England. "Of course I am relieved that they are playing Champions Trophy. But players always knew they were going. I had spoken personally to Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli that you guys are playing Champions Trophy. I have always said that USD 100 million more is okay," Rai said. "India can make up the money by playing bilateral series.

They get Rs 45 crore for playing a single match at home," he added after dropping in to attend IPL GC meeting. While it is being perceived as a climbdown but Amitabh Chaudhary has made it clear that participation in the Champions Trophy doesn't mean concerns are not there. "BCCI reserves all legal options against the ICC. Playing in the Champions Trophy does not mean we agree with the ICC Revenue and governance model. Not only revenue share but governance structure is also an issue," Chaudhary told newspersons. However, the former Jharkhand top cop agreed that negotiations should continue. "The Negotiation process will be an ongoing one before the ICC Annual Conference in June. Other members I spoke to during the April round of meetings are also keen on amicably resolving the matter," Chaudhary said. "The SGM is unanimous on one aspect. Our position as the predominant cricket country shouldn't be diminished. Most ICC members empathise with India. Now renegotiation is a sensitive issue. I wouldn't like to comment on any figures," he said. Like Shukla, Chaudhary also praised COA's role in trying to take all BCCI units on board. It was learnt that when the discussion on whether to send a notice to ICC took place, one of the West Zone unit official apprised that if Members Participation Agreement is invoked, one needs to give a 30-day notice period to cure the breach but India's first match against Pakistan on June 4 is before the stipulated time. Asked about Srinivasan's aggressive stance, Chaudhary said, "He gave his views as he has an intricate knowledge on ICC issues." The joint Secretary also dodged questions about Shashank Manohar being the bete noire of BCCI. "I don't believe individuals deal with institutions. Two institutions are involved and not individuals," he said. Admitting that team selection has been delayed, Chaudhary said that coach Anil Kumble and other support staff's contracts, which come up for renewal after Champions Trophy, will be discussed very soon.

Dortmund sink Hoffenheim 2-1, RB Durant propels Warriors past Jazz, takes 3-0 series lead fourth, the Warriors launched a LOs aNgeLes, May 7 (aFP): Leipzig book Champions League spot Kevin 10-4 scoring run to regain a lead Durant scored 38 points and

BeRLiN, May 7 (ReuteRs): Borussia Dortmund edged past Hoffenheim 2-1 on Saturday to move into third place in the Bundesliga with two matches left and take a big step towards securing a spot in next season's Champions League group stage. An early goal from Marco Reus and a late one from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent Dortmund, who are also through to the German Cup final, up to 60 points, two ahead of fourth-placed Hoffenheim, who cut the deficit with a late penalty. Timo Werner and sub-

situte Davie Selke scored twice as promoted RB Leipzig crushed Hertha Berlin 4-1 to secure a Champions League group stage spot and a top three finish in their sparkling first season in the Bundesliga. Lepizig top scorer Werner took his league goal tally to 19 as secondplaced Leipzig move up to 66 points. Champions Bayern Munich, who secured the title last week, beat bottom side Darmstadt 98 1-0 to confirm their long-expected relegation. With third place guaranteeing more than 12 million euros and fourth

leading to the tricky Champions League qualifying rounds, Dortmund looked more determined from the start. "We delivered from the start an outstanding defensive performance," said coach Thomas Tuchel. "That was the key." "But that was no final. The season is not over and third place not yet safe. It is very important to maintain our intensity." VfL Wolfsburg beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to get some respite in their battle to avoid relegation, moving three points clear of the relegation playoff spot and into 14th on 36 points.

the Golden State Warriors withstood a determined Utah effort to down the Jazz 102-91 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. The Warriors will try to close out the best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series in game four on Monday in Salt Lake City. The Jazz had hoped a return to their home floor on Saturday would spark a resurgence, and it briefly looked as if it had. Although the Warriors got off to another fast start, leading by 10 after the first quarter, the Jazz, fueled by a standout performance from French center Rudy Gobert, responded. They seized the lead for the first time in the series when they went

up 48-47 in the second period, and led 50-49 at halftime. The hosts stretched their lead to as many as nine in the third quarter before the Warriors reasserted themselves.

Durant did the heavy lifting as Stephen Curry connected on just six of 20 shots en route to 23 points and Klay Thompson made just one basket in scoring six points. Trailing 75-74 early in the

they wouldn't relinquish. The Warriors out-scored the Jazz by nine points in the final four minutes, Curry warming up late to contribute to the surge with a three-pointer that made it 89-84. On the next possession Durant came off a screen and drained a pull-up three over Gobert to make it 92-84. Not long after, Durant and Gobert were involved in a testy exchange, with Durant called for a flagrant foul and a technical. Gobert, however, missed both free throws. Gobert finished the night with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Jazz, who were led by Gordon Hayward's 29 points but still find themselves one defeat away from elimination.

public discourse

A soldier and a gentleman

E. Kire

puo Zhavise Vihienuo bid us goodbye this day the 7th May 2017. The finality of death is piercing. His kind will not pass this way again. A soldier and a gentleman. His life enriched the village he came from and the town that became his later home. To live without rancor was the example he left behind. To share the wisdom of his ancestors was the way he lived out his legacy. To take the gospel of love to warring tribes became his ‘battlefield.’ The article below was written four years ago. I want to remind others of a remarkable human being with whom we were privileged to walk earth’s soil for a few years stolen from eternity. Apuo Zhavise – the inheritance of living history I have been so fortunate to spend time with Apuo Zhavise who turns 94 this year. His clear mind and perfect memory power never fail to amaze me at every meeting. Apuo is Zhavise Vihienuo, elder brother of the late Rev Deo Vihienuo and father to Thejao Vihienuo, former Registrar of Nagaland University. Apuo has recently brought out a book entitled, A runa dze, The story of my village. It is a

valuable record of village settling and the rich lore of the village which he had received from several oral narrators. Although he has been a resident of Kohima for more than seventy years, Apuo's heart is in the village of Chiechama and he never misses any opportunity to visit for a few days. Apuo's house in the village sits at a central point, a warm old wooden structure where he and his wife used to welcome visitors with good food and open hearts. His wife has since then gone ahead of him. The house is still there, as welcoming as ever, a legacy they have passed on to the next generation. In my mind's eye I can still see the porch with the white paint peeling off the banisters, the swampy ground to the right where a blue weed was blooming in abundant clusters while a puppy chased a neighbour's young pig into a fenced garden. We were there to film the legendary stone of Chiecha village from which the village had gotten its name. Apuo was presently joined by three more of his clansmen, regally dressed in their black lohe and red gaonbura blanket carrying walking sticks that gladdened my heart because they looked like spears on camera. Apuo led us to the house of his ancestor Rio, with the stump

of the stone sticking out of an abandoned kitchen. There he began his story with his friends looking on and making additions where they felt necessary. This was the gist of the story: Once upon a time, our ancestor and his wife dwelt here in this very spot. This was their bedroom and this was their kitchen. The man and his wife had a rooster, and a hen with her brood of young chickens. The stump of the stone that you see was a magic stone that grew every day and our ancestor's wife beat it down with a big stone. However, one night the man had a dream and the stone spoke to him saying, 'Tonight before your rooster can crow I am going to grow until I touch the sky.' The man woke up with a start. He narrated his dream to his wife and when evening came, they sat around the stone and waited. To their surprise the stone began to grow and grow, and it did not stop until it was about to touch the sky. Suddenly a weak crowing was heard. It was not the rooster but it was one of the young chickens. At the crowing, the stone abruptly stopped growing and began to crack until finally it fell to the ground in many fragments. The top of the stone landed in Lazami village and the middle portion fell into the village of

Gariphe. The stump of the stone can still be found in the ruins of our ancestor's house, and this is how our village came to be named. It has ever since been called, Chiechama, the village of the long stone. Apuo's storytelling went into a documentary called Stone Stories. It was late afternoon when we finished shooting and drove back home. But Apuo's story stayed with me a long time and cast a hue over the village which I had never known before. The ruins of the abandoned kitchen harkened back to times when the spiritual was at the heart of the village. I hoped to return to listen to more stories and cultural nuggets that we are always too busy to relish and gather from. Most of all there was the realisation that Apuo and his clansmen were repositories of living history. They were carrying the history of the village, and several other histories in addition. Elsewhere in other developed nations, men like Apuo would have been considered as national treasures and their knowledge and lore of the land properly documented. I hope it won't be too late for us to start such a project too. There are still a considerable number of storytellers with us from whom we can glean native wisdom as well as let them know how valuable

their existence is to the community. From Apuo I learned the tale of another of his ancestors named Vihienuo, the great warrior whose fame had made his village impenetrable to enemy attacks for many years. It was not a tale of blood and gore, it was a tale of a noble hearted ancestor who took on the task of defending his village against enemy warriors so that his villagers could cultivate their fields free from harassment. This Christmas Apuo and his 'co-brother in law' Rükhier Rio hosted the village. Apuo Rükhier is Apuo Zhavise’s cousin. They were born in the same year and married two girls from their village who were sisters. This made them co-brothersin-law, a term used only in Indian English but works to explain kinship and the exact relationship of two people. Together they feasted the village to celebrate the fact that all members of their village had become Christians in their lifetime. While he was working under Deputy Commissioner Pawsey, Apuo took an additional story to different parts of Nagaland where he was sent to inspect the possibility of opening schools as part of the Post War Development Scheme. He inspected very many villages in Angami, Chokri, Zeliang, Sumi,

Kuki and Lotha areas. His travels took him by foot to far flung areas where there were few or no churches. With the perseverance and gentle strength that is characteristic of him, he taught the gospel of peace in all these areas. His reward was seeing these people come to Christ in the course of ten years, abandoning age old conflicts to embrace a more peaceful way of life. Spears and daos were laid down by feuding groups who then joined hands to build up the church. Not all of these stories have gone into his book, because Apuo is modest by nature and many of his adventures and achievements are not recorded. It needs the patience of a long evening to draw out these stories from him. It is at such times they are narrated and received in mutual trust. At one point of his adult life, Apuo served in the Assam Regiment and trained as a motorcyclist, an event hard to imagine now when I see his shock of white hair and careful steps aided by his cane. But he still carries himself like a former soldier, shoulders straightened to lend dignity to his posture. I can't ever recollect seeing Apuo looking shabby. In the early years I always found him seated in his study, neatly dressed in immaculately ironed shirt and

trousers matched by shining shoes, reflecting the best qualities of the soldier. Apuo belongs to that species of the old world Naga, men with gracious good manners who did their part in life and felt it below their dignity to stoop to corrupt ways. After meeting him again, I felt that Nagaland should consider itself a blessed place when we still have men of his ilk with us. And learn from him. Learn how to love our fellow men and serve them unselfishly, simply so we can have a better world to live in. Learn to appreciate the inheritance of living history that he carries with him as carefully guarded treasure to share with the rest of us. In this day when we are so bereft of heroes, he is one of my heroes and I stop to let myself be inspired by his life and the principles he lives by. I perceive that like his ancestor, the warrior Vihienuo, Apuo has chosen to forget the times he has been treated ill. In our long exchanges, I cannot remember him ever naming a litany of foes. Apuo's hearing is perfect and his sight the envy of much younger men. The health he is enjoying in the autumn of his life is evidence of a spirit that has not harboured grievances and injustices. Long may he live reminding us of the blessing of a gracious life.

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Monday 08•05•2017

EntErtainmEnt

Muffets & Co

k c a b s i with a Fresh Approach

W E I REV

uffet's Pantry has been re-launched as Muffets & Co. with an innovative ‘fresh approach’ and location. The trendy eatery is now located above Corporation Bank, opposite The Morung Express at Duncan Basti, Dimapur.

Finally some real stakes at the MCU

C M Y K

The Skid Reviewer

t's difficult to catch lightning in a bottle twice, and that's exactly what James Gunn tries to do in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Ultimately Vol. 2 isn’t as amazing a film as the first and suffers from some pacing issues, but it still proves to be a fun time with a lot of heart. We pick up in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 a few months after the events of the 2014 movie, with the Guardians’ reputation now spread across the galaxy. They’re heroes for hire and are working a mission for the hilariously conceited Sovereign (led by an excellent Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha). Things quickly go awry when Rocket steals some of the items the Guardians were supposed to be protecting, and the team goes to the top of the Sovereign’s to-kill list for slighting the golden, genetically-advanced race. The Guardians trying to stay one step ahead of the Sovereign and the team of Ravagers hired to kill them is the main thrust of the action of Vol. 2, but the real heart of this movie is Peter Quill meeting his father at long last. It’s established in the first scene that Kurt Russell’s Ego is the star man who impregnated Peter’s mother, and it doesn’t take long for Ego to show up and introduce himself to his son. The real question is whether Peter meeting his genetic father fills the hole his absence had left in StarLord’s life, and whether or not that hole had already been filled by people like Yondu, Gamora and the rest of the Guardians. Family is a big theme in this movie and serves as its unifying plot thread. If the first Guardians of the Galaxy was about bringing the team together, this one is about testing that bond. While Vol. 2 does a good job of earning their group arc, the journey there involves splitting up the team for their own personal missions. Gamora and Drax join Peter when he goes off with Ego and Mantis. Rocket and Groot end up paired with Yondu and Nebula. As such, the wonderful chemistry that drove the first film is diminished a bit. We also learn a lot more about why Nebula has such hatred for Gamora and what went on during their childhood with Thanos, and there’s more insight given into Drax’s relationship with his deceased family. While Peter Quill’s lineage is a big focal point, there’s time spent exploring how Rocket’s creation caused him some major trust issues, and it’s even explained where Yondu came from. As the team grapples with the conflicts and personal demons that threaten to tear them apart, their individual stories dominate the movie. That would be fine if

Dolly Parton gives millions to fire victims

olly Parton has given millions of pounds to around 900 families who watched their homes shrivel down to the ground after wildfires ripped through Tennessee last year. The '9 To 5' hitmaker started the My People fund after bush fires struck last year, killing 14 people in the Gatlinburg area and destroying thousands of buildings, and announced the last of the payouts were made this week. She told USA Today: ''It makes me feel humble. It makes me feel proud that I've been able to do something. But I don't put myself on any kind of pedestal for doing this because it's the right thing to do. I'm a Smoky Mountain girl, and I've been blessed in my life to become a celebrity. And when you're in a position to help, you should help.'' However, the 71-yearold legendary singer isn't planning to stop her charity work any time soon as she has decided to start a new fund called Mountain Tough Recovery, which will continue to assist residents affected by the fires.

him. Thought Drax’s lack of self-awareness was great? Here’s him making a bunch of TMI toilet humor jokes. James Gunn plays into the strengths of his characters, but goes a bit too far with some of them; overusing certain gimmicks makes some of the moments lose their punch. Vol. 2 lacks a lot of the effortless charisma of the first go-around because it’s trying hard to meet and surpass lofty expectations. That being said, Guardians brings itself together in its third act. Yes, there’s yet another massive, almost-incomprehensible set-piece battle sequence that is now a staple of superhero movies, but this is one of the most emotional conclusions to a Marvel movie yet. Because these are characters we care about, there are real stakes here across a wide array of heroes. And after keeping everyone apart for a lot of the movie, their reunion and reaffirmed affection for one another feels earned by the end. It also shouldn’t be understated that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is as beautiful to look at as the Source: Contactmusic first movie, with its bright, almost psychedelic aesthetic getting some more ‘70s influences this time around. Similarly, Gunn writing the soundtrack into the script makes Awesome Mix Vol. 2 impactful just like its predecessor, and it’s smart ctor-wrestler Dave he leaned into more obBautista believes Marscure hits versus shifting into more well-known pop vel Studios could regain the film rights of "Spidermusic. Man", which they had sold off to Sony Pictures EnTHE VERDICT? Guardians of the Gal- tertainment in 1985. The axy Vol. 2 is a fun go- "Guardians of the Galaxy" around with characters we actor believes the motion love to spend time with, picture studio, which has but the second film is far teamed up with Sony for denser and has a few more the upcoming film "Spipacing and story problems der-Man: Homecoming", than the first. Still, it's a very could "re-acquire" the good movie with one of the rights one day, reports femost emotionally impact- malefirst.co.uk. "'Spider-Man' is the ful endings of any Marvel Cinematic Universe story one I'm really looking foryet. Vol. 2 does a great job ward to. I love Tom Holdeveloping its characters land. I also love that they're and growing them over staying so true to the comthe course of the story, and ics with this whole series does its best to address fre- and I think that's because quent criticisms of MCU Marvel Studios has gotten movies, including throw- involved," Bautista said on away villains and a lack of 'Talk Is Jericho' podcast. "I think it was Sony who had true consequences. control. And I think they're Find the Skid Reviewer at: doing a partnership now, www youtube.com/theskidreviewer but I think they will - I www.facebook.com/theskidreviewer don't know this for sure And at Instagram at the_skid_reviewer but I think they're going to re-acquire Spider-Man," he added. (The Skid Reviewer is a YouTube channel run by two comic book fans from each arc was a bit better balanced. But with each of these more isolated story threads comes with a new cast of supporting characters, and it's in trying to flesh them out that Vol. 2 starts to get unwieldy. There’s Ayesha and the Sovereign, Taserface and his Ravagers, another new group of Ravagers, and of course Ego and Mantis. Pom Klementieff is a standout as Mantis, but then so is Debicki as Ayesha, and Kurt Russell is as great as you’d hope as Star-Lord’s father. All these moving parts cause one to start to lose track of where the main thread of the story is as the movie gets very dense, and it’s problematic that major characters in the third act are absent for big chunks of the second act. The decision to keep those specific characters out of big chunks of the movie might have been to make certain elements of the plot be more of a surprise, but also could have occurred simply because there was trouble balancing the standalone storylines of a bunch of characters people already like. The best thing Vol. 2 has going for it is the love we already have for each team member. Coming into this movie, you're rooting for Peter to find the relationship he longs for with his dad, you're livid when Ravagers bully Baby Groot and you’re tickled every time a joke doesn’t go over Drax’s head. The emotional growth Gamora and Nebula go through as sisters has real weight because we know what came before for them. Rocket’s struggle with allowing himself to find acceptance feels like a worthy follow-up to his tragic backstory. Even though the team chemistry isn’t there for parts of the movie, splitting everyone apart does allow each character’s arc room to grow and build off the foundation of the first movie. But Vol. 2 tries too hard to lean into what people loved and responded to in the first film. You thought Baby Groot was adorable in the post-credits of Guardians of the Galaxy? Here’s a dozen more overthe-top cute scenes with

Nagaland who make videos about anything that catches their fancy)

Bautista thinks Marvel will regain 'SpiderMan' rights

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Demi Lovato's YouTube documentary

he 24-year-old singer - who recently celebrated five years of sobriety - will star in her own series, 'I Am: Demi Lovato', on the video sharing platform. YouTube tweeted: ''Singer, writer, humanitarian. Get to know the real @ddlovato in 'I Am: Demi Lovato.' Coming soon, exclusively on YouTube.'' And Demi responded: ''I am so excited for you guys to see my doc when it comes out!'' Meanwhile, Demi recently admitted she feels as if her life only really started when she finished her stint in rehab and battled her demons. Speaking previously about how she has changed, she said: ''It means so much to me because I feel like the day that I got sober was the day that I actually

started living and so I like to call myself five years old. ''I've decided to be open about my story and share everything that I've been through because it helps others. And I've had several people come up to me and say, 'Hey, my dad got sober because you did,' or 'I got sober because you did.' And it just is so meaningful and impactful to me that I wouldn't change it for the world.'' Celebrating the milestone five years of sobriety with a post on Instagram recently, she wrote: ''So grateful. It's been quite the journey. So many ups and downs. So many times I wanted to relapse but sat on my hands and begged God to relieve the obsession. Source: Contactmusic

Monday 08•05•2017

SPORTS

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Rampant Real thrash Granada Narine, Lynn star in KKR's resounding win over RCB after Barca down Villarreal

Barcelona's Neymar and Villarreal's Samu Castillejo in action. (REUTERS)

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BARCELONA, MAy 7 (REutERs): Real Madrid produced a ruthless first-half display to thrash already-relegated Granada 4-0 on Saturday and remain on course for a first league title in five years, while Barcelona hammered Villarreal 4-1. James Rodriguez put Zinedine Zidane's side in charge in the third minute by bundling in Lucas Vazquez's arrowed cross and then headed in a cross from forgotten man Fabio Coentrao to double their lead in the 11th, scoring for the fifth time in four games. Alvaro Morata followed the Colombian's early

strikes with two goals of his own in the 30th and 35th to kill off Tony Adams's sunken side and put Real level on 84 points with champions Barca. "Every opponent gives you a difficult game but we started the game really well and scored early," said Morata. "We've got difficult games to come but we're very good, we have 24 players that always want to play and we need to keep going like this and go for the league title." Barca lead the standings due to their superior headto-head record although Real have a game in hand and will win a first domestic

Open Penalty Shoot-out Tournament

KOhiMA, MAy 7 (MExN): The Prodigies Group under the aegis of Khedi Baptist Church Kohima is all set to organize the 3rd Open Penalty Shoot-Out Tournament under the motto “ Innovating a stronger fellowship” on May 13 at D. Khel (Seikhazou) Ground, Kohima Village. Registration forms are available at various outlets for Rs. 100 (Forms) and entry fee of Rs. 2000. One can get forms from: Town area – Sports World; High School area – Active Station, Opposite Axis Bank; BOC area – Kiran Sports & Stationary, MATO Building.

title since 2012 if they take seven points from their remaining three games. Real could also win a league and European Cup double for the first time since 1958 as they are 3-0 up in their Champions League semi-final tie with Atletico Madrid, with the second leg taking place on Wednesday. Barca's formidable front three of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all scored as the champions inflicted the heaviest league defeat of the season on Villarreal, who have the second best defensive record in Spain's top flight.

Suncity Club meets teams

KOhiMA, MAy 7 (MExN): In commemoration of the upcoming 9th Open Basketball Tournament (OBT), Suncity Club Kohima held a team briefing with the confirmed and interested teams at Suncity Office, Kohima Village on Sunday. Altogether 12 teams participated in the team briefing, where the meeting was chaired by the President of Suncity Club, Neilavonyü Rutsa and the technical briefing was done by Medohu Rutsa, Director, Technical Board. The breaking down of terms and condition laid down by the organizing team was done by Co-convener of the tournament Medozhatuo Rutsa, a press release informed. Forms are available at Suncity Club Office, P. Khel Kohima Village and the last date for the submission of the entry forms will be May 15. The fixture of the tournament will be drawn at Khuochiezie Local ground on May 20 at 1:00 pm. To create a platform for the young talents of the State, the NBA and the Suncity Club, cordially invites all artistes involved in B-boying, beat boxing, BMX stunts, singers and dancers to contact the Director of Entertainment Board @ 09856380426/08860054186. The organizing Committee has also informed basketball fans that there will be food courts during the tournament with a nominal fee being charge for the food stalls which will be informed in a later press release.

1st Dzukou Shooting Championship concludes

KOhiMA, MAy 7 (MExN): The 1st Dzukou Shooting Championship 2017 organised by the Dzukou Rifle Shooting Club, Kohima and the Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy, Dimapur was held at the Aries Shooting Range, Kohima from May 3 to 6. Altogether, 30 shooters – including 8 year old Nito Yeptho – registered for the competition. REsuLts: 10 metre .177 Peep sight Air Rifle Men

Arsenal end United's long unbeaten run

Oorja Talent Hunt: Young Girls, SAI-STC claim third Our Correspondent Kohima | May 7

The ongoing “Oorja - Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Under-19 Football Talent Hunt Tournament” saw 22 goals being scored in the two playoff matches for thirdplace here on Sunday as Young Girls Club, IG Academy and SAI-STC, Dimapur bagged third place in girls and boys category respectively. Young Girls Club, IG Academy claimed the third position after a thumping 10-0 win over Christ King Hr Sec School 10-0. Arhoni and Imlimerenla scored four goals each while Tsutsoli grabbed a brace. In the boy’s category, SAI-STC, Dimapur overwhelmed Christ King Higher Secondary School 12-0. Temsunungsang scored four goals while Viki M Awomi, Neikedozo Tsira, Mutunu Therie, Monton Konyak, Heichihang, Totoka and Huvesu Tetseo each scored one apiece. Meanwhile, Sweet Poison Club, IG Academy will face Girls Sports Hostel, Dimapur in the girl’s final on May 8 at 8:00 am at Kohima Local Ground. In boy’s final, State Boys Hostel Nagaland will clash with State Sports Academy, Nagaland at 2:00 pm at Kohima Local Ground.

Sunil Narine registered the fastest fifty in the IPL reaching the 50-run mark in just 15 balls. (Photo by IPL)

BENgALuRu, MAy 7 (iANs): Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine's big hitting helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sweep aside out-of-sorts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in a rain-interrupted Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. It was a surprise when Narine came out to open the batting with the fit-again Lynn instead of in-form skipper Gautam Gambhir but the West Indian who has been doing the job at the top of the order for KKR this season vindicated the team management's faith in him. Pursuing RCB's 158/4, KKR romped home with 159/4 in 15.1 overs riding on a 105-run stand by Narine (54; 17b 6x4 4x6) and Lynn (50; 22b 5x4 4x6) in just 6.1 overs at a run rate of 17.02. Narine registered the fastest half-century in the IPL, reaching the 50-run-mark in just 15 balls. KKR are now second in the points table with 16 points from 12 outings. They play Kings XI Punjab in Mohali before ending the league engagements at home against already-qualified Mumbai Indians. The morning showed the day as far as KKR's chase was concerned with Lynn -back from a shoulder injury -- smoking Aniket Choudhary for two fours and a six on the trot. Sreenath Aravind was taken for 26 runs in one over as the maverick pair took the game away from RCB in the Powerplay itself. Narine was the first to depart, top edging a Aniket Choudhary delivery which wicketkeeper Kedar Jadhav collected safely. Lynn was castled by Pawan Negi (2/21) who also accounted for the wicket of Colin de Grandhomme (31; 28b 1x4 2x6) while Yuzvendra Chahal sent Gambhir (14; 16b; 1st - Thejavizo Sorhie 0x4 0x6) back in the hut. 2nd – Renben M Yusuf Pathan (0 not out) and Manish 3rd – Changjilong Imchen Pandey (4 not out) saw the out the win for 10 metre .177 Peep sight Air Rifle Women the men in purple. Earlier, Travis Head's pyrotechnics to1st – Vivi Jane Sorhienuo wards the end of the innings helped Royal 2nd – Neisalhounuo Visakuo Challengers Bangalore erase a top order 10 metre Air Pistol Men collapse to post 158/6 in 20 overs 1st – Metekhrielie Mejura Mandeep Singh (52; 43b 4x4 1x6) also 2nd – Seyievituo Whuorie played well to graft the innings after the big 3rd – Athisu Andrew three of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de

Neymar was in sensational form in his second game back from suspension and nudged Barcelona ahead in the 21st minute after pouncing on a deflected pass from Messi. Cedric Bakambu fired Villarreal level in the 32nd after beating the offside trap to latch on to a clever through ball from Roberto Soldado. Barca were temporarily punctured by the leveller but a marvellous piece of skill from Messi allowed them to restore their lead on the stroke of halftime with a shot from the Argentine which flew beyond Andres Fernandez with the help of a deflection.

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Suarez powered the ball under the Villarreal goalkeeper in the 69th to score his third goal in two games and the 100th for the feted front three this campaign, while Messi grabbed the fourth with a deft chip from the penalty spot in the 82nd. "We played very well with and without the ball and scoring four goals against this Villarreal side shows how well we did," Barca coach Luis Enrique told reporters. "Our pressure was key and we produced a complete performance against a great side." Atletico Madrid beat Eibar 1-0 with a second-half strike from Saul Niguez to move five points clear of fourth-placed Sevilla and tighten their grip on the last automatic Champions League berth. Saul met a cutback from Diego Godin first time to send the ball into the bottom corner in the 69th minute. Uruguayan defender Godin was sent off in injury time for picking up two bookings inside three minutes. Atletico coach Diego Simeone made just two changes from the side that were thrashed 3-0 by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, resting only Kevin Gameiro for next week's semi-final second leg, although Stefan Savic was suspended. Sporting Gijon kept up their slim hopes of survival by beating Las Palmas 1-0, moving three points behind Leganes who occupy the final spot outside the relegation zone and host Real Betis on Monday.

Danny Welbeck heads home the second for Arsenal. (Getty Images)

LONDON, MAy 7 (REutERs): Arsenal scored twice in three minutes through Granit Xhaka and Danny Welbeck to claim a deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday and inflict a first Premier League defeat on the visitors in 26 games. The victory at the Emirates Stadium keeps sixthplaced Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish alive, but they remain six points adrift of Manchester City, who currently occupy the final Champions League

qualifying slot, with one game in hand. The win also takes Arsenal within two points of fifth-placed United, who stay four points behind Manchester City having played the same number of games as their local rivals. For all of United manager Jose Mourinho's prematch bluster about fielding a weakened team, his only concession to youth was 19-year-old Axel Tuanzebe, who made his league debut. Everything else was familiar with United under

orders to produce the sort of bodies behind the ball performance that makes them so hard to beat. But they were undone after the break with Xhaka's 25-metre shot looping up off Ander Herrera to catch out keeper David De Gea after 54 minutes and then Welbeck heading the second against his former side from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross. The win was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's first over Jose Mourinho in a league game.

Villiers failed to contribute. Head (75 off 47 not out), who is playing in place of Shane Watson, and Mandeep stitched together a 71-run stand for the fourth wicket to stem RCB's rot and at the end it was about the Australian's big hitting. While Mandeep took time to steady the ship and pace his innings to perfection, Head saved his shots for the last smashing Ankit Rajpoot and Chris Woakes for two sixes in consecutive overs to up the run rate. In the last over, Head tonked Umesh Yadav (3/36) for two sixes and a four on the trot to take away 21 runs. Put in to bat, Gayle played a lazy shot first ball of the match for Gambhir to complete the simplest of catches at short cover off Umesh's bowling. Mandeep looked to take on Chris Woakes, opening the bowling in place of injured Nathan Coulter-Nile, hitting the England pacer for a four and a six off backto-back deliveries. Kohli's (5; 9b; 0x4, 0x6) poor form continued unabated as the India captain could not make the most of his reprieve when Piyush Chawla grassed him at midoff to get out in the very next ball. He fell to Umesh's slower delivery with the ball striking his back foot for a plumb leg before wicket decision. Narine sent De Villiers (10; 8b 2x4 0x6) back in his first over with the out of form South African shuffling across the crease to miss the ball completely and losing his stumps as a result. Mandeep and Head took almost nine overs to engineer a 50-run stand for the fourth wicket. There was a period where RCB could not find the fence for five overs before Head pulled Ankit Rajpoot behind square leg for four. Play was stopped for around 38 minutes after which Mandeep brought up his half century but the interruption in their partnership saw Narine taking the prized wicket of Mandeep. Kedar Jadhav holed out to Umesh who ran from long off to pouch the ball to help Chris Woakes grab a wicket. Negi added just five runs to the total before falling to Umesh in the final over.

Newcastle win Championship LONDON, MAy 7(REutERs): Newcastle United sewed up the Championship title on Sunday, beating Barnsley 3-0 to finish above Brighton & Hove Albion and return to the Premier League with a bang on a frantic final day at both ends of England's secondtier. Brighton finished second after drawing 1-1 at mid-table Aston Villa, while at the other end of the table Nottingham Forest pulled off a narrow escape as 1995 Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers were relegated. Forest looked set for the drop after Blackburn took a 2-0 first-half lead at Brentford, but Britt Assombalonga scored a penalty to put the twice European champions back in the box seat and a 3-0 victory that kept them up on goal difference. Blackburn's 3-1 victory over Brentford could not prevent them from dropping into the thirdtier next season, alongside already relegated Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United. Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield and Fulham finished in the playoff places.

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