November 29th, 2015 by The Morung Express

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Deep doubts, deep wisdom; small doubts, little wisdom — Chinese Proverb Will use all might if sovereignty threatened: President PAGe 8

Pukhayi graces SKK Platinum Jubilee day 3

NE United lose 2-1 to Delhi

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forgiveness in a time of turmoil from a ‘Ghost town’ to a place of healing

Japanese Church leaders seek forgiveness for wrongs of WWII Morung Express News Kohima | November 28

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The Japan-Naga Christian Reconciliation and Revival Summit was held today at Khedi Baptist Church, Kohima Village, with NBCC General Secretary, Zelhou Keyho stating that “today is important because we come together to bury the past hatred and ask for forgiveness for the wrong deeds we have done to each other.” “When the war ended and you returned to your land in fewer numbers you carried with you regrets and hurts. The Naga population became smaller as well as our hardships many, our fields and our homes were razed to the ground. And yet when we see you no more, stories of unkind deeds emerged, unfriendly guests we became at times and those stories continued to be retold. Kind deeds could not cover the unkind attitudes. And we carried with us till this day. In war no one wins. The loser gains an enemy and the winner loses a friend,” he said. “For 70 years, we lived with guilt and today we want to bury the guilt in love and forgiveness,” Keyho stated. After seventy years, a group of 30 Japanese Christian delegates along with 6 delegates from Thailand came to Kohima to seek forgiveness for the past atrocities that Japanese troops committed during the Second World War. The event was attended by hundreds of Church leaders, Naga elders and the Japanese guests. Keyho asserted that the Japanese and Nagas were not at war with each other but there was a war

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

CIHSR completes eight years of serving, nurturing and transforming

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 28

Naga Church leaders, elders and Japanese delegates stand together as an ‘Act of Reconciliation’ during the Japan-Naga Christian Reconciliation and Revival Summit at Kohima on November 28. (Morung Photo)

of abuse, unkindness, high handedness, murder and hatred. Though there were pleasant stories of how Nagas befriended Japanese soldiers, there were also unpleasant stories, thus Keyho hoped that both parties have the courage to forgive and reconcile. “It was a time when we saw the worst of ourselves. The Japanese in their hunger for food forgot about their good behavior and ransacked our villages for food and used the Nagas as forced laborers. The behavior angered the Nagas and therefore in retaliation the Nags also responded unfavorably towards the British committing acts of disgrace to them,” said Zhavise Vihienuo, a WWII veteran. He also mentioned that many Japanese soldiers were killed by the Nagas and felt Nagas should have asked the Japanese people for forgiveness much earlier. Reconciliation being one of the most important essence of Christian life, Vihienuo said, “We forgive and we also ask the Japanese to forgive us.” Another elder Khietso Pienyü also mentioned that Nagas

had done many wrongs towards the Japanese but hoped for forgiveness. Rev. Jun Takimoto, Senior Pastor, Shinshiro Church Aichi Japan in a solidarity message said: “We should have done this much sooner because it happened 70 years ago. It has taken us so long for us to come here but in the bible 70 years is known as the period of deliverance and restoration to take place.” Speaking on behalf of the Government of Nagaland Chotisüh Sazo, Speaker, NLA shared the miseries that Nagas faced during WWII. Villages like the Kohima village, Chedema, Chizami, Kikruma, Kezoma, Kidima and Khuzama, areas like Chandmari and Aradura suffered the brunt of the war, with homes and paddy fields destroyed. In some areas, not even a house was left standing;. “Many Nagas became prisoners of the Japanese. It is reported that there was no more livestock except few villages who hid their herds of cattle in the secluded forest areas. Villages on the Japanese line of communication were hit hard and

had lost almost all their stocks of food,” said Sazo. Sazo however stated that most atrocities were committed by members of the Indian National Army, the Japanese Indian fighting forces. He expressed hope that through the reconciliation and forgiveness, Japan and the Nagas together would together win the world with love through Jesus Christ. The act of Reconciliation was performed by Rev. Dr. Hevekhu Achumi, Executive Secretary of WSBAK. Church leaders, elders and the Japanese delegates stood together; made a covenant of peace and friendship and exchanged Bibles. As the crowd stood together and witnessed the reconciliation, tears were shed, hands were shaken and hugs freely given. When the crowd settled down, a guest sang Chris Tomlin’s song ‘God of the City’ and the chorus went, “For Greater things have yet to come and Greater things are still to be done in this city. Greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done here.”

With its motto, “Serve, Nurture & Transform,” the Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research (CIHSR) today observed its 9th founding day, in a simple yet graceful thanksgiving function reflecting on its past journey and reaffirming its vision for the future. Deemed one the most profitable PPP projects in the entire North East Region, the premier institute resulted out of a tripartite agreement between the Government of Nagaland, Emanuel Hospital Association (EHA) New Delhi and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore in 2005. It has since become a place that provides quality healthcare at reasonable cost.

Anxious origin but successful growth

The seed for its establishment was sowed initially by the Nagaland Medical Students’ Association in the late 1980s, followed up diligently by the then Chief Minister, Dr. SC Jamir, informed Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (Retd), who was the chief guest at the occasion. Jamir added that the project was approved by the incumbent Prime Minister of that time, the Late Rajeev Gandhi and started with initial sanction of 15 crores in 1989. A well intentioned project, he noted that it went awry and by 2000, already Rs 65 crores were spent without completion, with another revised estimate of Rs 185 crores. The entire

A doctor interacts with people at an exhibition of health services held today as part of the CIHSR’s 9th foundation day on November 28.

State budgetary expenditure that time was around 300 crores, he maintained putting into context the enormity of the situation. “People often wondered whether the Referral hospital was a tourist hospital as every visiting dignitary was shown the incomplete hospital and the need to revitalize the project,” he recounted. However, he credited Arun Shourie, the then DoNER Minister, for giving a sympathetic hearing to the problem and suggesting its reform and restructuring. Consequently, a failed takeover meeting with Apollo Hospitals Groups chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy proved fruitful as he suggested reviving the project via public-private partnership (PPP) mode, Jamir said. As a result, three entities bid for a government’s tender but it eventually went to EHA&CMC. We went back to Shourie in April 2007 and within four month he agreed, Jamir added. Dr. Christy Joseph, a CMC Doctor in his felicitation, admitted that nationally there are more than 53 Christian organisations running around 200 hospitals between themselves but most are struggling. In this context, he said, the success of CISHR is re-

markable adding that the growth of CISHR is also part of the horizontal footprint for CMC.

Mission Mode

Dr. Nandira Changkija, Principal Director, Health& Family Welfare, who was the guest of honour, while congratulating the institute also urged them to remember those working at difficult terrains across the state. Society is going through a tumultuous upheaval as reflected through various media outlets, depicting the weaknesses in our society, she opined, challenging people to ask oneself whether we do justice to our commitment and pledges. What legacy do we leave the next generation? It fills me with worries and trepidation; she confessed, adding it is a responsibility to add some principles, and a positive legacy to the next generation to fall back upon. She asked the CIHSR fraternity to continue the positive legacy being cultivated, and exhorting them to sow the seeds with a happy heart. “If changes occur, be motivated and do more. If not, continue to pull along those in need.” The Director of the CIHSR, Dr Abraham Joseph in his annual address reported increased patients com-

ing to the institute, including from neighboring states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. There is 25% increases in patient attendance, including an outpatient average of 400 a day, he informed. Reporting improvement in all fronts, he attributed the success to the dedicated commitment of its staff who work tirelessly in a mission mode. 47 staff from different departments were honoured during the occasion for completion of 4 years of services. CISHR is also successfully running nursing and health services in its campus.

Looking ahead

Meanwhile, Alemtemshi Jamir contended that CIHSR can become an epitome of healthcare in the region and the Act East Policy is tailor-made for it. Talking about the hospital’s purposes and intention, he noted that the churches can be approached to push towards the establishment of a medical college. Noting the rise of religious intolerance and uncontrolled technological advancement, he said healthcare services are a powerful tool to spread the gospel of healing and love. God had a definite plan and its formation was providential, he maintained. To become an institute of excellence, Dr. Christy affirmed that the CMC shoulder and might is behind CISHR. Noting that while the institution may not have grown as intended by man, the director said, “As we look back we realize that God has directed us through another path which was good for the institution.” “CIHSR is fortunate to have the cooperation of all section of the society, let us honour this trust with more commitment and services” he exhorted.

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Yearning for unity, respect and equality Rengma Nagas celebrate Ngada

Morung Express News Jongpha (KA) | November 28

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IMLF banned during Hornbill? Orre,..when was the prohibition lifted? Anyway kudos to our administrators for promoting local liquor.

Indian courts have always upheld free speech: Jaitley

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New Delhi, November 28 (iANS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said courts in the country have always upheld and defended the right to free speech and expression. “Courts in India have always defended right to free speech, guaranteed under Article 19 of the constitution,” said Jaitley while addressing the Times LitFest in Delhi. Following Independence, he said, the judicial system was “weak” as it was “overpowered” by governments. But there were many landmark judgements that “resisted” this, he added. He mentioned 2 cases holding significance (Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala case and the Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India case). He also said the “judgement on gay sex should be reconsidered” by the courts.

Bokajan MLA for Assam Legislative Assembly, Klangdon Engti, said today that little to no development will happen in constituencies that are not part of the ruling government in Assam. Engti said this as chief guest at the Ngada celebration, the primary festival of the Rengma Naga people, held today in the Western Rengma region of Akuiphuta Jongpha in Karbi Anglong, Assam. “The standing Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) from Nillip constituency is not from the ruling government which is why not much development is happening here,” said the young MLA in his speech, referring to a constituency that lacks even basic roads, electricity and healthcare till date—part of the Rengma Hills, many Rengma Nagas have lived here since time immemorial. Engti is the son of standing Congress MP from Assam State, Biren Sing Engti. When asked to clarify if people are being forced to vote for a single party, the junior Engti insisted that if you are in the ruling government, it is easier to lobby for more funds for development. “Otherwise you will get only basic development,” said the leader. It may be noted that the MAC of Nillip constituency of the Karbi Anglong Autono-

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A Rengma Naga youth showcases his athletic skills in a high jump match that entails overthrowing a stick on top of a spear. The Rengma people celebrated their primary festival of Ngada on Saturday, November 28, at Akuiphuta Jongpha in Karbi Anglong, Assam. (Morung Photo)

mous Council (KAAC) district is from a regional party. Klangdon Engti was responding to issues raised by Phenpiga Himbü, president of the Rengma Naga Students’ Union (RNSU) in his welcome address for Ngada 2015. “It pains to see fundamental needs deprived to us—this is a land in Assam devoid of roads, bridges, electricity, health care or proper educational institutions even in this fast changing world. Experiencing the Right to Life as enshrined in the Constitution of India remains a far cry for citizens like us of the Indian union,” said Himbü to a gathering of people from Karbi Anglong, as well as Nagaland, some from as far away as Meluri in Nagaland. The Rengmas identify themselves to reside in a

spatial view of West, Central and East (Pochury), falling in present day Karbi Anglong, Tseminyü and Meluri respectively. Hoping that the festival (Ngada) would empower Western Rengma Nagas “culturally, economically, socially and politically,” the president of RNSU called for the day to be given to rebuilding peace in this region. “We wish to see unity, respect and equality, which will strengthen the spirit of brotherhood,” he said. Klangdon Engti, in turn, assured the Rengma Nagas of KAAC’s “full cooperation” in making sure that the violent incidents of 2013 will not be repeated and that “full precautions” have been taken to make sure of that. Ngada is a post harvest festival celebrated by

the Rengma Naga people. Traditionally celebrated for a period of 7-10 days, the festival marks the reconciliation between warring villages in the spirit of forgiveness and the beginning of a new year, marked by big time merry-making. Ngada 2015 was organised by the Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) showcasing a host of Rengma traditional songs and dances, apart from Karbi and Asomiya dances. The guest of honour for the day was Prodip Singnar, Executive Member (Forest) of the KAAC. The elder’s blessing to the festival was given by Toshale Kemp. Invocation was offered by Rev. Athang Sebu and a vote of thanks by the general secretary of the RNPC, Solomon Himbü, followed by the Ngada feast.

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Pukhayi graces SKK Platinum Jubilee day 3

Parliamentary Secretary, Pukhayi Sumi (2nd from right), Finance Department, Kikheto Y. Sema (3rd from right) and others seen during the SKK Jubilee celebration in Zunheboto on Saturday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Zunheboto | November 28

The third day of the Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) Platinum Jubilee was held at Town Hall Zunheboto with Parliamentary Secretary for Soil & Water Conservation, Pukhayi Sumi as the chief guest in the third session. Pukhayi Sumi in his speech said that God has showered abundant blessings upon the Naga people but rued that they were not utilizing the blessings to the optimum. He urged upon the Sumis irrespective of their geographical locations to emotionally, mentally and psychologically introspect and unite towards a progressive society. Resource person, Kikheto Y. Sema IAS, Secretary, Department of Finance, in his speech dwelled on an array of top-

ics concerning the Sumi people and the Nagas. In the economy sector, Kikheto said that with no scope for medium and large scale industries, Nagas have totally become a dependent state which was spending a huge amount of money on salary to its employees. He said that the Nagaland government spent more than Rs 3600 crores on payment of salaries during the year 2014 alone. “Since Nagas do not have major businesses on their own, the money that comes from outside goes back again without circulating within the state,” he said. Kikheto advised Sumi community to be more hardworking in their endeavours and uplift the Naga people. “Unlike the Angamis, Aos, Zeliangs, Lothas etc, the Sumi people are lazy. We need to be humble, honest, hardwork-

ing and sincere in our efforts,” he added. On the development front, he pointed out the problems created by landowners which have become a hindrance to the progress and development of the state. He appealed the landowners in the state to be more flexible and understanding in their approaches. “If development is hampered, then peace and unity is also hampered, and economy also gets affected ultimately,” Kikheto said. Kikheto also touched on the topic of multiple organizations, associations, unions that exist in the state and urged for clustering these unions to the minimum wherever possible. “The culture of inviting chief guests during programmes with the intention of monetary benefits should also be done

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Solid Waste Management seminar held

JaluKie, November 28 (DiPr): Seminar on Solid Waste Management organised by Kingdom Stewards Jalukie in collaboration with Jalukie Town Council under Swachh Bharat Mission was held on November 27 at Daily market Jalukie Town. Liangsi Niumai John, Advocate, Director of C-cerp spoke on the topic nondegradable and bio-degradable where she dwelt on diseases like typhoid, malaria, dysentery etc and re-use of wasted things. While delivering a short speech SDO(C), Rhosietho Nguori appreciated the Kingdom Stewards who has been

involving physically in cleaning Jalukie Town since launching of Clean Jalukie Campaign on 7th May 2015. The programme was chaired by Peidoding, General Secretary Kingdom Stewards, welcome note was given by Albert N.Hau, President KS, Experience sharing on clean Jalukie Campaign by Mongzeung Mpom, Director,KS, short speech by Rampaukai, ACF and administering of pledge by Mongzeung Mpom Director, KS. Traders, Jalukie Youth Organisation, women welfare society, GBs, NGOs and public attended the seminar.

Fire Station at Longleng inaugurated

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loNgleNg, November 28 (mexN): Fire Station, Longleng was inaugurated on November 27 by Denngan Y. Avennoho, DC Longleng in presence of officers, public leaders and well wishers. The programme was chaired by Neilasa Sopfii, DIG (F&ES). Rs.1 crore was sanctioned under State-Plan in the year 2011-12 for construction of Fire Station (Garages, 2 Nos. of barrack accommodation, boundary fencing of 2.5 acres, water reservoir and store) and the work was executed by Mandok Phom, Class-I Contractor and P. Imti Phom, Class-I Contractor under the supervision of Police Engineering Project. H. Beau, Pastor, Longleng Town Baptist Church pronounced invocation and dedicatory prayer. Metpong Phom, Ex-Min-

ister, P. Longphe Phom, Vice-President, Phom People’s Council, Yanger Jamir, Addl. SP Longleng and Pukyong Phom delivered a brief speech on requirement and necessity of Fire Station at Longleng. Neilasa Sopfii, DIG (F & ES) highlighted brief activities of the Department and also informed that since 2011, 5 (five) new Fire Stations – Chumukedima, Kiphire, Peren, North Kohima and Longleng have been opened. Denngan Y. Avennoho, DC Longleng in his inaugural speech stated the requirement and necessity of Fire Station at Longleng. He also instructed the fire fighters to be in readiness always and also appealed to the public to co-operate with the fire fighters.

away with and invite resourceful and knowledgeable persons,” he said. Kikheto also talked about the electioneering system in the state where the candidates were heavily burdened by the people. “What moral right does the electorate have to complain to the elected leaders when they have already taxed the candidates during election?” he queried. He also expressed wonder as to whether the intention of many activists of Naga political groups was to involve in petty state politics or not sincerely serve motherland. Speaking on the theme of the jubilee, “A Glorious Generation,” Kikheto urged the leaders and the young people to works towards achieving peace and unity without which the generation cannot be aptly called ‘glorious.’ Kikheto expressed optimism to witness the centenary celebration of SKK after 25 years which he added should indeed be glorious. Another resource person, District and Sessions Judge, Khesheli Chishi also briefly addressed the gathering. Earlier, in the morning session, Aheto Sumi and President, Central Naga Students’ Association, Charles Lotha exhorted the gathering. In the afternoon, different SKK units participated in a number of traditional games and cultural competition.

Rengma Ngada 2015 @ Akhoiphuta Jongpha

(LEFT) The Rengma Nagas celebrated their primary festival of the year, Ngada, today with pomp and gaiety in the Western Rengma village of Akoiphuta Jongpha in Karbi Anglong, Assam, on November 28, 2015. Rengma women are seen here welcoming visitors to the venue. (RIGHT) A child poses for the camera in her contemporary Rengma weaves. Rengma Nagas from West (Assam), Central (Tseminyu) and East (Meluri) gathered today to celebrate and feast together. (Morung Photo)

(LEFT) Old Rengma men show the youth how to do a war dance of yore in perfect sync. Ngada is a post harvest festival of merry making, reconciliation, peace, welcoming and a new year. (RIGHT) A Rengma youth takes the picture of the others as everyone takes their position for an act as traditional chants fill the air. (Morung Photo)

‘Hospitals are treasured assets’

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CM inaugurates newly constructed ‘KP Bethesda Hospital’ in Kohima Our Correspondent Kohima | November 28

To provide better medical facilities for the people of Nagaland, the newly constructed hospital call “K.P. Bethesda Hospital” near Kohima fire brigade station BOC was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister congratulated Dr. Neikhrielie Solo and his team KP Bethesda Health Society for their success in building custom-made hospital to cater the needs of the people of the state. Chief Minister said “Hospitals are treasured assets for every region, because and it serves as the health care safety net for every citizen.” He also said the hospital will definitely provide greater convenience and better facilities to patients who are unable to go outside the state. He hoped that the hospital will provide quality treatment at cheaper cost. He also said that many

Chief minister T.R. Zeliang and others during the inauguration of K.P. Bethesda Hospital held on November 28 in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

of the people goes to different parts of the country in search of good hospitals, but with the coming of this hospital in the state capital it will definitely provide greater convenience and better facilities to patients at cheaper cost who are unable to go outside the state. He also lamented that the economy of many families were ruined by going outside the state for treatment even by taking loan at

NERSNA silver jubilee today Kohima, November 28 (mexN): The North Eastern Region Service Nepali Association (NERSNA) will be celebrating its silver jubilee on November 29 at the State Academy Hall, Kohima at 11:00 AM. Nagaland’s Governor P.B. Acharya will be the chief guest while minister or social welfare & parliamentary affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie will be the quest of hnour.

high interest rates. But he was optimistic that, with the opening of this hospital which is equipped with modern technology will improve health care system in the capital city. TR Zeliang extended best wishes to the entire team of KP Bethesda Hospital, led by Dr. Neikhrielie Solo, and hope that the hospital will play important role in providing quality and affordable health care

to the people of Nagaland. Minister for health & family welfare P. Longon said good health of the citizen is the greatest asset of the people and the state. In order to avail health care facility, many patients go outside the state to get quality medicine treatments for various ailments incurring heavy expenses to both individual and the state. With this, he said “today quality health care

services are available at our doorstep provided by our own doctors who are equally qualified in their own field of expertise like the rest of other doctors in the world.” He also said the KP Bethesda hospital is coming up with a vision to provide quality health care and easy accessibility for the patients with modern medical equipments which will tremendously benefit to the people. In order to tackle the health need of the people and control of new diseases occurring every now and then, it is vital that we should have many more state-of-the-art hospitals in the state, the minister said. Minister for home Y. Patton, minister for power Kipili Sangtam, minister for environment, forests & climate change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, parliamentary secretary for municipal affairs and economics & statistics R. Tohonba also several other dignitaries also present on the occasion.

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Bio-diversity and fish stock assessment of Shilloi Lake

‘Phizo and Media’ second edition released

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Kohima, November 28 (mexN): The second edition of ‘Phizo and Media’ compiled by Zapuvisie Lhousa was released today at Angami Public Hall by Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi. In March Lhous also released a booklet titled, ‘Strange Country’. He has authored several books on Naga political issue. A veteran Naga nationalist at his 80s was regarded as dictionary of Naga nationalism. In the release programme several prominent persons and his longtime colleagues attended. Speaking during the programme Dr. Dietho-o Yhoshu said the author was not only Naga national activist but intelligence and sharp. A founder members of Angami Public Organisation (APO) Lhousa has been actively involved in social activities and brokering peace in conflict areas. “He is a driving force behind APO,” he added. He described the author as a ‘unique person’. He said Lhousa still has Naga nationalism in his blood which was the main force behind writing books. He has the quality to drive Naga people, Yhoshu added. He insisted that Angamis be grateful to other Naga tribes as the latter have supported the leadership of Angami people during the initial Naga nationalism. He however regretted that Angami people have not thanked the other tribes. He also called all to unite and work for the common Naga cause.

Kohima, November 28 (mexN): A follow up of ‘Bio-diversity and Fish Stock Assessment of Shilloi Lake’ was conducted by State Fisheries Department officials from November 24 to 26 after a span of eleven years when Indian Major Carp fingerlings were first introduced in the Lake by the department in 2004. A press release issued

by Assistant Director of Fisheries Ketusielie Angami stated that the follow up programme included awareness generation on bio-diversity conservation and long term biomass sustainability, beautification of Shilloi, introduction of pelleted feeds for fish stocks and donation of a deep freezer to Shilloi Management Committee. The

programme culminated in a meeting with the village functionaries of Phongkuri and Lutsam villages. The team comprised of Kevisa Kense, Addl Director of Fisheries, Lotimenba Dy. Director, Ketusielie Angami Asst. Director, Yhunsenlo Kent DFO Phek, Mayanger Junior Engineer, Mhonthung FD Wokha and Meyete FD Phek.

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suspect Replace Assam governor, Murder lynched by mob Tarun Gogoi urges President Our Correspondent

Imphal | November 28

Guwahati, November 28 (iaNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday requested President Pranab Mukherjee for his immediate intervention in replacing acting Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya. The BJP, however, on Saturday came out in support of Acharya, saying there was no possibility of his removal. Gogoi sent a letter to Mukherjee on Saturday seeking Acharya's replacement, as his continuing in the post "would cause immense difficulty in functioning of the parliamentary democracy system and create fissures in the secular ethos of the state". Acharya has been holding the charge of acting Assam governor along with Nagaland. "We had welcomed Acharya to our state as we presumed that being a high constitutional functionary, he would conduct himself fairly, cautiously and circumspectly. However, I

am pained to say that ever since assuming office, the governor, through his actions, has steadily lowered the prestige of the institution of the governor," Gogoi wrote. Giving several examples, Gogoi said Acharya made a "shocking" public statement that "Hindustan is for Hindus" on November 21. "His statement has created uproar across the nation with almost all sections of the society condemning his utterance and the ideology behind it," Gogoi said. He said such a remark reflects the "divisive and communal mindset", and was in flagrant violation of the secular tenets of the Constitution. Gogoi said Acharya unilaterally altered a panel of six people from unrepresented communities as nominated members, submitted by the Bodoland Territorial Council, and recommended by the council of ministers, and replaced four of them with nominees of his own

BJP defends Assam Governor’s ‘Hindustan is for Hindus’ comment Guwahati, November 28 (Pti): The BJP on Saturday defended the acting Assam governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya’s controversial statement “Hindustan is for Hindus” and hinted that he will not be removed from the state as of now. “The governor’s statement is being misinterpreted. The state government under Tarun Gogoi is misleading the people regarding his (Acharya’s) statement,” BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said at a press conference here. “The Tarun Gogoi government does not have any issue to talk about, so they are trying to mislead people with a nonissue,” he added. Asked if the Centre will concede to the state government’s demand of removing Acharya and appoint a permanent Governor, Madhav indicated that it is unlikely at this moment. “People always demand many things. They say he must be removed or she must choice. The chief minister also said that Acharya, in his capacity as chancellor of Dibrugarh University, "con-

be removed. Is it done in that way?” the BJP leader said. On November 21, Acharya stoked a controversy with his “Hindustan is for Hindus” remark. While clarifying it the next day, he commented that Indian Muslims are “free to go to Pakistan” escalating the row and sparking a demand for his removal by Gogoi and others. Assam CM Tarun Gogoi had on Monday demanded the removal of governor Acharya, saying the incumbent “does not know how to maintain his dignity” as the Constitutional head, adding that “Appointment of such persons as Governor and such statements will disintegrate the country and affect the unity.” On Friday, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee took out a rally in Guwahati demanding removal of the acting governor. Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and BSP chief Mayawati also demanded his immediate removal from the post.

trary to statutory norms nominated four members to the Court of Dibrugarh University who hardly have any academic distinc-

tion other than being office bearers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or its sister organisations". Gogoi said that during

his tenure as chief minister for the past 14 years, he worked with "outstandingly wise individuals" who enhanced the prestige of the institution of governor, but Acharya has "steadily lowered the prestige". Meanwhile, the BJP came out in Acharya's support. "A governor cannot be removed whenever a particular political party wants his removal. Different people may demand different things but that does not mean that everything will be accepted," party leader Ram Madhav told the media in Guwahati. Madhav said Gogoi was playing "divisive politics in the name of language" and the governor's statement was misinterpreted intentionally to confuse the people ahead of the 2016 assembly polls. "Election is round the corner and Gogoi is trying to create a rift between the Hindi-speaking and nonHindi-speaking people. This is very unfortunate," Madhav said.

'Mediation can make ISRO chief concerned over NE states litigation free' climate change challenges

aGartaL a , November 28 (Pti): North Eastern states have the potential to be 'litigation free' states in the country as it is an area where people settle disputes in the traditional way of mediation, Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur said today. "This region is an area where people settle their disputes in traditional manner. Mediation is practised in the region to settle the disputes," Justice Lokur said while inaugurating the 'Regional Conference of Mediation' here. The former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court said he had experience of seeing the process of mediation in tribal societies in the region and added that there are many litigationfree districts in the region. He also appealed to the advocates in particular and all sections of people in general to view the process of mediation from different perspective and with a hu-

mane angle. Another justice of the apex court, Amitava Roy, who was the keynote speaker of the conference, said mediation is a living process existent in the tribal society which can bring early relief to litigants and can reduce the volume of litigations in courts. Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Deepak Gupta said family disputes can be solved through mediation process. "Where communication has broken, mediation can help bridging the gap in case of family disputes," he added. Justice S Talapatra of Tripura High Court said, "Our generation is witnessing the sunset of mediation culture that kept the society together for centuries. We require to arrest the decline. The court related mediation is the foundation for fostering the culture where we must incubate democratic social order and the rule of law."

KaziraNGa, November 28 (iaNS): The alarming phenomenon of climate change was no longer a scientific curiosity but a great challenge that would affect the economy, livelihood, health, agriculture and many other dimensions, Indian space agency ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar said here on Saturday. People must now ensure that for our immediate and short-term gains, we must not cause irreparable damage to the environment, the eminent scientist said addressing the second convocation of Kaziranga University, near Assam's Jorhat town. "Climate change is amongst the most concerning issues being discussed across the world. Shifting weather patterns, threat to food production through increased unpredictability of precipitation,

rising sea levels contaminating coastal freshwater reserves, increasing risk of catastrophic flooding, and a warming atmosphere aids the pole-ward spread of pests and diseases once limited to the tropics," he said. The university on Saturday conferred honorary doctorates on Kiran Kumar and sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan for their contribution in their respective fields. "It's known that most of the designs and innovations in science and technology are inspired by something in nature. Engineers in various industries the world around are turning to nature for inspiration as they try to design products with better performance and lower energy consumption," he said. Nature is full of viable ideas for how to do things. "All we need is to simply

see and listen to nature, its language, laws and ways to understand it." "Whenever we adopt a new technology for our advantage, we have to look at both sides of the coin... we have to find out whether it can indirectly create a condition or a situation in which man may find himself trapped." "It is just possible that for our immediate and short-term gains, we are causing irreparable damage to our environment," he said. Kiran Kumar said the university campus, spread over a lush green landscape, not only made him happy but also inspired him to draw attention to the benefits of living and getting educated while blending with the colours of nature. "Living harmoniously with nature, our ancestral civilisations left negligible adverse impact to the en-

vironment. The consistent digression in quality in which human beings use the natural resources they are provided with, is alarming," he said. Emphasizing that sustainable growth was the organising principle for preserving finite resources necessary to provide for the needs of future generations on the planet, the scientist said there was a requirement to implement environmentally-friendly technologies without ignoring traditional wisdom and knowledge. "This awareness itself is fundamental to minimise harm being caused to our environment." Kiran Kumar spoke in favour of increasing efficient use of materials and energy sources, control of impact on ecosystems, improvement of cleaner processes and products, and introducing environmental management systems.

A man suspected of murdering a woman was lynched to death by a mob at Tentha Jayenti Wapal under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal district in the early hours of Saturday. Oinam Amujao, 24, hailed from Wabagai Lamyang Ching in Thoubal, was the main suspect in the Chanabam Gambhini Leima Devi, 45, murder case. Amujao allegedly stabbed to death Gambhini in front of her pan shop at Wabagai Thambal Chingya Cheirao Chingkhong around 5:15am of November 26. Reports said she had a scuffle with the suspect before she was murdered. The suspect had been at large since the incident. The police along with the locals launched a massive hunt until the accused was found at his house around 3 am. He was then dragged out of the house and forcibly brought to the spot and assaulted by the mob after he was subjected to questioning in connection with the murder. The body has been sent to the mortuary of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) here.

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Varanasi villagers blame Coca-Cola for water scarcity NeW DelHi, NoVember 28 (THomsoN reuTers FouNDATioN): Eighteen village councils in Uttar Pradesh are demanding a local Coca-Cola bottling plant be prohibited from extracting water from the ground, claiming its over usage has led to water scarcity in the area, said an environmental campaign group. The villages, which are located in Mehdiganj area of Varanasi district -the constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -claim they have been facing water shortages since 1999 when the plant began operations. "Elected village council heads represent the voice of the people, and they are clear that Coca-Cola is not welcome in Mehdiganj. It is time for Coca-Cola to pack up and leave," said Amit Srivastava of the California-based India Resource Center, which

is supporting the village councils. "Coca-Cola paints a pretty picture of itself internationally as a responsible user of water, but the

reality in India is that it exploits groundwater at the expense of the poor, the women, children, farmers and livestock who have to live with less water be-

cause Coca-Cola mines groundwater in a water scarce area for profit." Mehdiganj is largely agrarian and communities here rely on ground-

water to meet most of their needs, including for personal drinking and washing, irrigation and for livestock. Coca-Cola uses the same groundwater source to meet its production needs -- placing it in direct competition with the local community, environmentalists say. Srivastava said the 18 village councils had written to State Pollution Control Board, which granted a license to Coca-Cola, urging authorities to prohibit the company from extracting any more groundwater in the area. He also pointed to recent data released by the Central Ground Water Authority which declared Arajiline block, where the bottling plant in located, as "over exploited" in 2011. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt ltd said a 2012 study by another au-

thority called the Central Ground Water Board into a complaint by villagers of ponds, wells and hand pumps drying up found no evidence that the company was responsible. "The Central Ground Water Board observed that this depletion was not due to withdrawal of ground water by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd (HCCBPL) plant," said a company statement emailed to the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "The report further mentioned there was a clear trend of water depletion in seven blocks of Varanasi district and particularly in Arajiline block, the rate was higher." Despite the decline, the report also said there was enough water in ponds, dug-wells and good crops of wheat and mustard were observed in the fields, the statement added.

the Alumni of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School of 1995-96 Batch installed 10 Stone Benches on November 28 in commemoration of the School's Golden Jubilee Celebration which will be held in April 2016.

Senior Division and Senior wing NCC of Peren Government College accompanied by GHSS JW Peren after conducting cleanliness drive on November 28 on the occasion of NCC Day from SBi to District Hospital.

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nated the online traffic, accounting for 57 percent of online visits, according to the Adobe Digital Index's Friday report. "I use smartphones to do holiday shopping a lot, it is very convenient," said Connie Fang, 24, a student in New York. She added that online purchases made up nearly 90 percent of her total shopping this year. Although not everyone who did "window shopping" on their tablets or smartphones had made purchases, the total mobile sales rose drastically. Mobile sales made up 37 percent of Thursday's online sales, which was 20 percent higher than the same day last year. The Thanksgiving Day was just a start. "We expect retailers

will offer exclusive savings each day of the big weekend, including Black Friday-only deals and even extended Cyber Monday promotions throughout the week that follows," said Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the US National Retail Federation. "But this weekend is not the end-all-be-all; it's important to remember, there will be several important weekends to keep an eye on before we wrap up the holiday season." In its "2015 Holiday Shopping Predictions" report issued earlier, Adobe Digital Index predicted that Americans will spend an upward of $83 billion online this holiday season, representing the biggest share of annual sales and the highest online sales in history.

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Pochury Baptist Church Chumukedima conducts leadership training on November 28 with Pr. Sazo kire, pastor, town Baptist Church Chumukedima and Pr. Hopejoy Sharu as the resource person, speaking on the topics, ‘Homiletic’ and ‘Church and Mission’ respectively. the programme was attended by 22 leaders.

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ing), Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation in Energy Engineering), Production and Industrial Engineering and in Chennai Campus – B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The entrance examination application forms from the Head Post Offices, it can be obtained by sending a Demand Draft for Rs.990/drawn in favour of VIT University, payable at Vellore to the Director – UG Admissions or by cash payment at selected post offices across the country. Issuing of online and offline application has commenced from November 27. Candidates can also apply online at www.vit.ac.in (online applicants need to pay Rs.960/- only). The last date for applying is February 29, 2016. VIT University has been consistently been ranked among the premier engineering institutions of the country by India Today. VIT has an impressive track record of placement. For the 8th year in a row, VIT has achieved the top slot in placements.

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SVEP launched in Nagaland Morung Express News Dimapur | November 28

A Central government programme, which seeks to give a thrust to rural entrepreneurship – the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), has been launched in Nagaland. Touted to be a scheme unlike any other India has seen, the SVEP was initiated and subsequently set in motion with the Union Finance Minister making the announcement in Parliament during the 2014-15 Budget Session. With the Union Ministry of Rural Development as the principal agency, the programme is being

Chumukedima and Jakhama as the initial ‘pilot blocks’ implemented all over the country. In the North East, Nagaland is the first state to have been selected for the programme with Chumukedima and Jakhama chosen as the pilot RD Blocks to begin with. The SVEP as envisioned will provide startup (activate) support to rural enterprises by addressing three key elements – knowledge, advisory and finance. The uniqueness of the SVEP rests in its objective to first develop and train a human resource pool at the village

level, who will guide and support the selected entrepreneur or enterprise. Helping the entrepreneurs covered by the programme to access finance for starting a chosen enterprise and seeing them through the initial six months are the other key elements. It will support any kind of enterprise – trading or manufacturing of handloom/handicraft products or service sectors, which can be run by a villagebased individual or group. At the state level, it will be implemented by rec-

ognised ‘Project Implementing Agencies’ (PIA) in partnership with the State Livelihoods Missions. Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission is partnering with Entrepreneurs Associates in the state. The project or programme’s execution period is estimated at 4 years. According to the guidelines, preference should be given to the highly vulnerable beneficiaries under MGNREGA, marginalised sections, women, SC and ST communities, including rural artisans. There is

a catch however. “There is no provision of grant under the scheme, the only benefit the beneficiary shall get are training and a loan for starting/running the business,” states the guideline. Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi formally launched the programme at Chumukedima RD Block on November 28. At a function marking the launch at the office of the Block Development Officer, Chumukedima, Zhimomi regarded Chumuke-

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dima Block as lucky to have been selected for the SVEP. “Every government programme which is designed at reducing poverty is very beautifully designed but somewhere it fails to achieve its desired aims and objectives in the process of implementation,” Zhimomi said. In concept, he added that the SVEP is no different. However, he remarked that a scheme like the SVEP requires the will power of those involved in its implementation alongwith unyielding commitment from the beneficiaries. At Jakhama Block, the programme will be launched on November 30.

Dimapur, November 28 (mexN): 28-yearold Amina Khatun, mother of three, was found dead today at Naga Cemetery, Lake View colony here. Her body was discovered around 6:00 am, according to the residents of the colony. The half naked body was found mounted above a grave at the cemetery, while her sari was found lying on the road and under the tyre of a truck that had come to FCI godown. Eyewitnesses said that there were blood spills near the place where her sari was found. The body was taken away by police. The victim is the wife of Abdul Rushid from Assam and residing at Dudu Colony in Assam bordering Lake View colony. The husband sells fish near Nagaland Gate and his wife used to to submit all government collect scraps and sell them. According to Abdul properties within seven Rushid, he left his house for days. This was informed by work around 3:00 am and MIP, GPRN/NSCN. his wife locked their gate

RMSA written qualified candidates GPRN/NSCN discharges one November national service on Novemon indefinite agitation from Dec 1 Dimapur, 28 (mexN): GPRN/NSCN ber 27 on the grounds of an-

Kohima, November 28 (mexN): The RMSA Written Exam 2014 Qualified Candidates Forum has decided to go on an indefinite agitation from December 1 till the demand for declaration of result and dispatchment of appointment letter is met. The convenor of the Forum has stated in a press release/open letter to the DC, Kohima, that the RMSA has repeatedly failed them many times despite verbal and written assurance. Therefore, “we don’t find any rationality in trusting or accepting the assurance of the department until our de-

mands are fulfilled,” stated the convenor, Kakika Z. Sumi in the letter. The Forum had called off its then indefinite agitation on October 27 following an assurance by the government to declare results within 10 days followed by appointment orders, but even after one month the assurance remains unfulfilled, informed the press release. “We are compelled to continue our indefinite agitation by December 1 until and unless our demands are fulfilled.” Therefore, it requested the DC Kohima to “consider our case and grant

us permission for our agitation” in the interest of justice. The Forum members have also requested the public to “cooperate with us in our fight against corruption.” The proposed site for agitation is PHQ junction in Kohima, 7:00 am onwards. The public has been requested to avoid parking vehicles near the said area and the RMSA office premises in order to avoid any untoward situation during the course of the agitation. “We also invite every right thinking citizen to join us in our fight against corruption,” the forum stated in a press release.

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ANSTA urges teachers to bear with inconvenience caused by paper leak

Dimapur, November 28 (mexN): The All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) has requested school teachers in Nagaland to bear with the inconveniences caused due to the rescheduling of the NBSE Class IX final exams 2015, necessitated due to the leak of question papers. The exam, which was scheduled to be over by December 3, has now been extended to December 14 as informed by the NBSE. “The rescheduled of exam routine was unavoidable due to leakage of question papers, though it has caused inconvenience not North Point colony Zunheboto performing Sumi traditional game 'imuno pi-sujo' dur- only to the teachers & stuing the SKK Platinum Jubilee cultural programme in Zunheboto on Saturday. dents but also to board and

all stake holders,” it said. The ANSTA especially asked outstation teachers who had booked flight/ train tickets for the winter break and now have to cancel it, to bear with the inconvenience. “NBSE has to prepare the new question papers within a short span of time and other who had already chalked out holiday programmes need to reschedule it now,” the ANSTA said. It asked for patience and sincerity from the teachers while performing their exam duty as per the new routine. It further asked the teachers to be sincere in paper evaluation and submit mark lists in time so

that results can be declared on time as expected by all. Meanwhile, the ANSTA acknowledged the NBSE for swift action on the arrest of the culprits involved in the paper leak case. In order to maintain secrecy/ confidentiality of the question papers and also to avoid the aforesaid kinds of problems in the future, it suggested that question paper packets, even if dispatched in advance to the different exam centres, be kept under the custody of the nearest Administrative Headquarter and be delivered to the concerned schools only on the day of exam or one day ahead of the exam depending upon the distance covered.

AR personnel allegedly Rhoda Guest House inaugurated in Kohima (PhD), chief administrator, harass school student KOHIMAS Hospital. Our Correspondent

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Kohima, November 28 (mexN): Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) has condemned the “atrocities” of Assam Rifles in restraining an innocent student causing immense physical and mental trauma. In a press release, KCSU alleged that on November 27 around 4:00 pm, Assam Rifles personnel meted “undue atrocities” to a class 12 student of Chandmari Higher Secondary School, at Jail Colony, Kohima. A patrol team of 5-6 Assam Rifles

jawans in a white gypsy forcefully restrained the victim, the release alleged. The AR personnel thoroughly searched the body of the victim. Even after his admission that he is a student, the personnel restrained him in a paan shop for nearly an hour “which is wrongful and without justification,” KCSU said. It added, “The Assam Rifles’ act of atrocities clearly shows that the draconian and infamous AFSPA has nothing to do with the basic Human Rights.”

Ganja worth 70 lakh seized from LPG tanker Kohima, November 28 (mexN): Kohima Police personnel recovered 1400 kg of ganja from an LPG tanker near Viswema village on November 27. The contraband is worth Rs. 70 lakh in the national market, according to a release from PRO, Kohima Police. The PRO informed that on November 27 around 6:35 pm, the Kohima Police personnel manning Khuzama inter-state check gate during routine checking of vehicles noticed an unusual movement of the LPG carrier B/R No. MN03T-1094 escorted by the armed 109 CRPF Battalion. When the tanker was asked to stop at Khuzama interstate check gate, it sped away, the release said. However, after a hot pursuit, the LPG bullet tanker was intercepted near Viswema village in Kohima. During preliminary enquiry, the driver of the vehicle disclosed that the said vehicle was carrying contraband ganja. Based on his statement, the vault of the LPG bullet tanker was unbolted and the Police recovered the ganja, which was found

Rhoda Guest House located opposite KOHIMAS Hospital, Nagabazar was dedicated here this evening. Rev. Kevimese Suohu, pastor, Naga Bazar Baptist Church Kohima pronounced a dedicatory prayer while brief report of the construction of the guest house was given by Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Angami

This guest house will offer food and lodging, provide Indian, continental/ Chinese and Naga cuisine, food pack home delivery on request 24 hours, taxi service rental cars, and bikes/ destination travel ticketing (All kinds of transportation). For booking and details contact ; A view of Rhoda Guest House located at Nagabazar, Ko87947802961/8575608627. hima. (Morung Photo)

Four arrested in Dimapur for extortion, theft Dimapur, November 28 (mexN): Dimapur Police under Zone-I arrested two persons identified as Captain PS Aleng and Captain Max Lolly of NSCN (IM) from Blue Hill Station area, Dimapur on November 26. A press release from PRO, Dimapur Police informed that the two had snatched the ignition keys and documents of a Manipur bound Taxi (winger) and were demanding Rs. 3,00,000/- (three lakh) for its release. Acting on the infor-

mation, the Anti-Extortion team came upon the cadres when they came to receive the money. However, when asked to surrender, they tried to open fire, but were subdued by the team, the release said. One .32 pistol with 6 rounds, 6 bottles of cough syrup and the snatched items were seized from their possession, the PRO said, adding a case has been registered at Dimapur East Police Station for further investigation. Meanwhile, on Novem-

ber 27, youth volunteers of Phaipijang village apprehended two persons while they were trying to steal a motorcycle and an auto rickshaw. They were handed over to the police subsequently. The arrested persons have been identified as Rafiq Ali and Md.Jahur Ali, both from Nagaon, Assam. Implements for the commission of the crime were also seized from them, the release said. A case has been registered in East Police Station for fur-

ther investigation. Unidentified body found An unidentified body of a non-Naga male aged around 60 years was recovered on November 28 at the New Fly over area, Dimapur. The deceased appears to have been ill before death, according to the release from PRO, Dimapur Police. The body has been kept in the District Hospital for necessary formalities. For more details, contact the East Police Station.

Shoposho: Naga folktale book for children launched Morung Express News Kohima | November 28

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wrapped in 70 packets weighting 20 kilos each, the release informed. The driver of the vehicle identified as Khuraijam Denesh Singh (42) of West Imphal, Manipur was taken into police custody and the vehicle was seized along with the ganja. Meanwhile, a regular case vide Khuzama PS Case No. 0048/15 U/S 20 (b)(ii) (c) NDPS Act was registered against the driver for conducting further investigation.

“I believe that if we are to keep the culture of reading alive, we have to begin with the children,” said Vishü Rita Krocha during the launching of her new book Shoposho, a Naga folktale book for children here on November 28. The book was released by Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly. In Shoposho, Krocha brings to life a folktale narrated by her grandmother in her childhood. Rita belongs to the many generations of children who grew up listening to folktales narrated by grandmothers, one of the guardians

The author of Shoposho, Vishü Rita Krocha.

of Naga culture. Today, this tradition is slowly fading away because of the advent of the virtual world that threatens so many traditions especially one of reading, the author maintained. Of all the stories that the author remembered as a child, the story of Shopo-

sho remained very clear to her. Thus, the author dedicated the book to her 102 years old grandmother, who according to Krocha “is still ready to tell us stories when we ask her to.” “This book is about a special friendship shared between Poposho, a village boy and a tiger known as Paphadu. The message that I really want to convey in this book is that kindness is an indispensable part of human life and that we ought to be kind to one another to live together as a society. The central theme of the book is undeniably friendship and how it gives us strength when we grow weak,” said Krocha. Michael Heneise, Ph.D

candidate, University of Edinburgh who spoke on “Inspiring children to read” during the launch noted that the visions of the children take nurturing, encouragement, creative thinking and serious thinking. For adults, children’s literature is comforting wrapped with mythology. There is a craft to story-telling and there are several aspects to the craft, however, Heneise reminded the readers that one cannot ignore the fact that children’s literature is deeply ideological. Perhaps this ideology that Heneise pointed is what Krocha’s new book Shoposho portrays: of kindness and friendship.

after him. The children informed police afterwards that their mother had left at around 3:30 am, half an hour after their father left. Lake View Colony Council condemns The Lake View Colony Council has condemned the murder of Amina Khatun, whose body was discovered inside Naga Cemetery on November 28 morning. “The cemetery or the colony is not a place for any anti-social activities to be carried out,” Lake View Colony Council stated in a press note. It asserted that any activity detrimental to the peaceful atmosphere of the colony will not be tolerated. While assuring its assistance to the police in the probe of the killing, the Council requested the investigating and penalizing agencies to seek and pursue all means in arresting and punishing the culprit(s).

MEx FILE Attack on school student condemned Kiphire, November 28 (mexN): Hurong Village Council (HVC) and Hurong Union Kiphire Town (HUKT) have condemned the shooting of Tsarose Sangtam, a class VIII student of Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kiphire Town on November 26. A press release from HUKT president, Lisepi and head GB Hurong Village Council, Tsapizi identified the assailants as Atsase of NSCN (R) and an unidentified gunman. Stating that such act of crime against innocent student was alien to Naga society, the release asserted the act should be condemned by one and all. The village council and union further demanded the law enforcement agency t to immediately book the perpetrators.

Drugs seized Dimapur, November 28 (mexN): The Excise Narcotic Cell personnel recovered 1130 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon and 22 tablets of Nitrosun from Half Nagarjan and Burma Camp here on November 27 around 6:00 am. In this connection, two persons identified as Islam (27) and Khehugha (25) were arrested and forwarded to judicial custody and booked under relevant sections of Drugs & Cosmetic Act 1940. This was informed in a release issued by deputy commissioner of excise (NC), Vesedelie Mepfuo.

Mass social work in Phek town Kohima, November 28 (mexN): In view of the forthcoming Phek Town Pre-Christmas celebration 2015, the organizing committee has informed all the denizens to actively participate in the mass social work scheduled for November 30. Organizing committee convenor Salie Khesoh and assistant member secretary Neingutso Mekrisuh informed that the cleanest colony will be handsomely rewarded.

NDA’s boutique fashion theater Kohima, November 28 (mexN): A programme for Nagaland Designers’ Association’s boutique fashion theater will take place on November 30 at Medikhrü Complex, main town, Razhü Point, Kohima at 11:00 am. Minister for roads & bridges Y. Vikheho Swu will grace the occasion as the chief guest.

Mobile vehicle check point opens at Phesama Kohima, November 28 (mexN): The Kohima Excise mobile vehicle check point has been opened since November 25 at Phesama to curb the flow of liquor to Kisama during Hornbill Festival. Informing this in a release, superintendent of excise & prohibition, Kohima informed that on the opening day, the excise personnel seized a total of 48 bottles of 750 ml Old Monk rum, 48 bottles of 650 ml beer, and one bottle of whisky from one Jena. The accused was penalized for violation of NLTP Act’89. The release further added that as a member of Special Task Force (STF) constituted by the Government of Nagaland, the excise personnel will conduct thorough checking and raids, especially during the Hornbill Festival.

MoU between SRU and KSC Jotsoma Kohima, November 28 (mexN): The official signing ceremony of MoU for academic collaboration between Surindra Rajabhat University, Thailand and Kohima Science College (Autonomous) Jotsoma will take place on November 30 at 10:00 AM in the conference hall of Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma. The function will be chaired by Wenyitso Kapfo, while Dr. I Anungla Aier, principal, Kohima Science College, Dr. Sanjay Sharma and president Surindra Rajabhat University, Thailand will deliver speech. Vote of thanks will be proposed by Dr. Lily Sema.

World AIDS Day Kohima, November 28 (mexN): Nagaland along with the rest of the world will be observing World AIDS Day on December 1, 2:00 pm at State Academy Hall, Kohima. To be held under the aegis of Network of Naga People Living with HIV & AIDS (NNP+), Kohima Village Council chairman Neivor Rutsa will grace the occasion as the special guest. Dr. Meguosilie Kire, project director, NSACS and Abou Mere, director, Kripa Foundation will also speak on the occasion. The function will be followed by flag off of the cyclists.

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Your amazing child

Because Children Matters

W o W Tips for toddlers: Healthy snacks and meals

each your toddler to savor delicious and nutritious food by serving a variety of healthy meals and snacks. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Keep servings small: How much your child needs to eat daily depends on her age, weight, and activity level. Most 1- to 2-year-olds eat between 800 and 1,000 calories a day. A healthy portion size for a toddler is about a quarter of an adult portion. There's no need to count calories – just remember to adjust portions accordingly.

Get your toddler to help: Tap into your child's curiosity. Take your toddler shopping with you and let him pick out whatever fresh fruit or vegetable catches his fancy. Kids Don't worry about fat: Todare more likely to eat and en- dlers need to get about half joy what they choose. their calories from dietary fat

for normal growth and development. That may seem like a lot, but if your child is eating only 1,000 calories a day, you don’t need to worry about him gaining weight too quickly. Once your child reaches the age of 2, gradually decrease the amount of fat in his diet until it’s less than about a third of his daily calories. Cut it up: Until children reach the age of 4, they can't chew food very well. Cut your child's snack into bite-size

pieces. If you're serving vegetables, cook them first so they're soft, then chop them so they're easy to eat. Foods that may cause young children to choke include peanuts, whole grapes, whole cherry tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, chunks of peanut butter, celery, and cherries with pits.

want the same lunch several days in a row, then suddenly decide he doesn't like it anymore. It can be frustrating, but try not to make a big deal about it. Have other healthy choices on hand. If you're offering something he hasn't tried before, just give him a tiny bit and serve it alongside a familiar food. And don't insist that he eat a full portion of Be flexible: It's not unusual something he's not used to. for young kids to do an about face when it comes to their fa- Cook together: If your todvorite food. Your toddler may dler helps make a meal,

she's more likely to want to eat it. Give her age-appropriate jobs in the kitchen, like washing vegetables, adding and stirring ingredients, and tearing up lettuce. Cooking together is an excellent way to foster good feelings about food. Keep it simple: Even if you love to cook, it's hard to find the time when you have young children. Luckily, you can prepare nutritious food your toddler will love in just minutes.

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Leading the whole Child Tips for Telling compelling BiBle sTories

Dale Hudson

he Bible contains the greatest stories ever told. And the greatest stories deserve the greatest presentation. Want to up the storytelling skills of your children’s ministry? Here are five tips for sharing compelling Bible stories.

Tip #1: Immediately jump into the story and share the truth connection afterward. Instead of saying, “Let me tell you a story that will illustrate God’s love,” dive right into the story and pull them in. Then follow

the story with how it illustrates or applies to the truth you want to share. Taking this approach will help you grab kids’ attention from the get-go and then cement the truth into their hearts through application. Tip #2: Build their anticipation. Start with some energy, but don’t bring it all at once. Let the energy and anticipation build as you tell the story. The farther the story goes, the more on the edge of their seat they should be. A good way

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to do this is to build your voice and energy level as the story goes along. An example would be the story of David and Goliath. When David arrives at the battle scene, your energy level would be at a three. When Goliath makes his challenge, your energy level would be at a five. When David walks out and faces Goliath on the battlefield, your energy level would be at seven. When David kills Goliath, your energy level would be at a 10.

Tip #3: Eye contact. Learn to make good eye contact while you are telling the story. Do your best to make brief eye contact with every child in the room over the course of your story. This will draw the kids to you. Tip #4: Give them the silent treatment. Strategic pauses emphasize what you just said or what you are about to say. Tip #5: Up and down. Vary your voice level.

There should be times when you are whispering and times when you are shouting. Don’t be monotone. Monotone speaking will put kids in a daze. Dale Hudson Dale Hudson has served in children and family ministry for over 24 years. He is the Director of Children’s Ministries at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach, Florida. He was recently named one of the Top 20 Influencers in Children’s Ministry.

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Racing Against Cancer

E • Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet! • A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body. • A chimpanzee can learn to recognize itself in a mirror, but monkeys can't. • A rat can last longer without water than a camel can. • About 10% of the world's population is lefthanded. • A typical bed usually houses over 6 billion dust mites. • A person afflicted with hexadectylism has six fingers or six toes on one or both hands and feet. • A woodpecker can peck twenty times a second. • A zebra is white with black stripes. • The hippopotamus gives birth under water and nurses its young in the river as well, though the young hippos do come up periodically for air. • A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime. • The world's largest mammal, the blue whale, weighs 50 tons at birth. Fully grown, it weighs as much as 150 tons. • The world's largest rodent is the Capybara. Amazon water hog that looks like a guinea pig, it can weigh more than 100 pounds. • The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat of Thailand, weighing less than a penny.

verybody in Winter’s family likes to race, so it’s no surprise that by age 8, she’d run a 10K. More eye-opening: She raised $1,100 in donations for cancer research. Soon after, she had a brainstorm: She and other athletes could raise even more money for health causes by competing in races and triathlons together. So she decided to form a nonprofit, Team Winter. But her early interest in cancer research would soon hit terribly close to home. In 2008 her dad, Michael, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Only 9 years old then, she swam, cycled, and ran her way through a triathlon and, with other Team Winter athletes, helped raise more than $100,000 for prostate cancer awareness and research. Her website, Facebook, and Twitter pages helped Winter spread the word, and today Team Winter counts some 200 athletes, who

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have brought in more than $250,000. “I’m determined to make Team Winter synonymous with prostate cancer,” says Winter, now 12. “We’ll have blue ribbons instead of pink.” Sadly, Winter’s dad did

not live to see all that his daughter has accomplished. He died less than a year after his diagnosis, at age 40. But Winter believes her father is proud of her. “I know he’s watching me,” she says.

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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

A Thanksgiving When you desperately Prayer from old needed a healing touch Ed Stetzer Christianity Today

Life may be tough, and the world may be broken, but God is faithful

t's easy to be discouraged about the state of things right now, isn't it? The world is messy and broken. Sin runs rampant, terror is too real, and evil has a foothold. Being discouraged is understandable these days. But, as followers of Jesus, we have so much for which to be thankful. God sent his Son so that, though the world is broken and hurting, it won't always be that way. We have an untouchable source of hope that reminds us our life on this earth isn't the end—it's the beginning. Today, in the United States and in a few other places around the world, we celebrate the annual holiday of Thanksgiving. We gather with family and friends, work, or otherwise, remember what we're thankful for. Sure, life can be tough, and the world can be pretty messed up. But this year, God is just as faithful as he has ever been. Be thankful for that, if nothing else. The Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving were likely a subset of Puritanism and possibly prayed a prayer like this one

from The Valley of Vision: O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and I would pour out all that fullness before thee in ceaseless flow. When I think upon and converse with thee ten thousand delightful thoughts spring up, ten thousand sources of pleasure are unsealed, ten thousand refreshing joys spread over my heart, crowding into every moment of happiness. I bless thee for the soul thou hast created, for adorning it, for sanctifying it, though it is fixed in barren soil; for the body thou hast given me, for preserving its strength and vigour, for providing senses to enjoy delights, for the ease and freedom of my limbs, for hands, eyes, ears that do thy bidding; for thy royal bounty providing my daily support, for a full table and overflowing cup, for appetite, taste, sweetness, for social joys of relatives and friends, for ability to serve others, for a heart that feels sorrows and necessities, for a mind to care for my fellow-men, for opportunities of spreading happiness around, for loved ones in the joys of heaven, for my own expectation of seeing thee clearly. I love thee above the powers of language to express, for what thou art to thy creatures. Increase my love, O my God, through time and eternity.

Scripture Passage: 2 Kings 5:1-14

contagious and, in many cases leprosy led to death. Naaman’s leprosy was probably in its infant stage or a mild form. He had concealed it. It was reality. His leprosy was his birthmark. What is your hideous birthmark? What is your leprosy? What problem are you trying to conceal? What hurt are you trying to cover up? Where do you need to be touched? Like Naaman we all need God’s healing touch.

The physical condition of Naaman: The Bible says, “Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram…” Naaman was the military leader of one of the region’s most powerful nations. He was the “Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff” of his day. Here was a man that had power, position, and prestige. He was successful. He was wealthy. He was respected. He was admired. He was envied. He was a valiant soldier, but… “But” a three-letter conjunction. That small word “but” changes everything. “but he had leprosy.” Naaman was a leper. Lepers were isolated and humiliated. They were the outcasts--- the original untouchables.

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Where will he go to find help? Naaman desperately needs help. He desperately needed healing. Where will he go? Naaman, the commander-in-chief, finds direction through a captive servant, his wife’s slave. Naaman, the conqueror, finds help in a conquered nation, Israel. Naaman, the highly regarded man, learns of his treatment from a lowly prophet Elisha.

prophet to meet him at the door and heal him. He was furious that he must wash himself seven times in a dirty river when there were much better and cleaner rivers in his own nation. So he turned and went off in a rage. Israel was a conquered nation. To Naaman it was a second rate, third world country. What did it have to offer him anyway? Militarily it did not present much of a threat, but spiritually it provided refuge.

In the presence of the king of Israel: Wash and be cleansed: Naaman left for Israel with a letter of recNaaman's servants took the initiative again. ommendation from his king. The letter that he The servant went to him and said, "My father, took to the king of Israel read: "With this letter if the prophet had told you to do some great I am sending my servant Naaman to you so thing, would you not have done it? How much that you may cure him of his leprosy." more, then, when he tells you, `Wash and be The king of Israel read the letter. He was furi- cleansed'!" So Naaman went down and dipped ous and suspicious. He said, "Am I God? Can I himself in the dirty water of Jordan seven times kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow as Elisha had told him and his flesh was reJesus’ name.” However, just because we say the send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy?” stored. Naaman, the wealthy and valiant soldier, was finally cured in a dirty river! words does not mean we have submit- Naaman at the door of Elisha’s house: Naaman almost missed his healing beted to Christ’s authority. I think that was Elisha heard what happened between what Jesus was communicating to the Naaman and the king of Israel. He sent a mes- cause of his pride and arrogance. Humility leads Conclusion: disciples. sage to send Naaman to him. So Naaman goes to obedience. The humble person makes no God always chooses to touch us with his Effective, life-transforming ministry to Elisha in Samaria. Naaman went with his claims on God, but knows that God has claims healing hands most when we walk humbly benever comes through the power of man horses and chariots and stopped at the door on him or her. We must believe that God’s way is fore him. If we are honest with ourselves, we all but through the power of God. Man is sim- of Elisha's house. Elisha did not meet him per- better than our own. We may not always underdesperately need the healing touch of God. Hustand his way of working, but by humbly obeyply a conduit through which God works. sonally. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, Prayer—robust prayer—is a tool by "Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, ing, we will receive his blessings. Naaman finally mility leads to obedience. So, will you humble which we keep the conduit free of ob- and your flesh will be restored and you will be humbled himself in complete obedience to the yourselves before God so he can touch you? Will loving instructions of God’s messenger. And in you be obedient to his instructions so he can struction and full of faith. cleansed." heal you? Are you desperate for a healing touch doing so he was touched by God and healed. E.M. Bounds once wrote, “Prayer from God? When we get desperate, we will go to puts God’s work in his hands—and keeps The pride of Naaman: whatever length is necessary to experience the Naaman was angry that Elisha did not even What is your leprosy? it there.” touch and feel the grace, even when God tells us bother to meet him at the door. Naaman was Naaman was a leper. Leprosy was the most Now, here is the interesting part of the conversation between Jesus and the a big shot in his country and he wanted the feared disease of the day. It was extremely to humble ourselves by washing in a dirty river. boy’s father. When the man says to Jesus, “If you can heal my son …” Jesus questions the man’s faith. “If?” Jesus asks. “Where is your faith?” He probes. The man says, “I believe, help my unbelief.” But love and its expression among the people He brings into our tion, instruction and mentoring. Ruth l. Whitfield This is where every believer in every those of like faith is eternal. This lives or allow them to love us? I understand now that each recently celebrated a birthday church lives his or her life. They believe, special love from God, which the What if we choose to keep these person is a gift from the Father and was blessed with a barbut need the power of Christ to help their Bible calls "agape," and these re- expressions of God's love at a to someone. Each one comes in rage of cards and gifts. Well- lationships will go on forever. unbelief. Only the praying pastor can be distance, as I once did? We will a different package, a different wishing friends and relatives of help to such a soul! They will not wear out or grow miss so much! shape, size and color. But each Truly, you have no ministry if your called, sent cards, gave gifts and old; they will grow richer. They are As I looked across the table one is a reflection of His love. took me to lunch. I thoroughly priceless treasures that will only at the friends who have weathministry has no prayer. In becoming more like Him, After serving in campus ministry at enjoyed the entire experience. I increase in value. ered many a storm with me, who let's share the love He so generthe University of Central Arkansas and felt loved and special. The years, God so loved the world that are growing "older" as well, and ously pours into our hearts tocoordinating student conferences for the which are considerable, seemed He gave His only Son, Jesus (see gracefully I might add, I cherish ward others (see Rom. 5:5). And Department of Church Ministries from richer as I faced yet another chap- John 3:16). Jesus so loved that them more and more each day. let us gratefully receive those He 2000-2005, Scott pastored Wyatt Baptist ter of my life. He gave His life in order that we It's as if God wrapped each one in brings into our lives as special Although I received some could be forgiven and become a special package and presented gifts from Him, regardless of the Church in El Dorado Arkansas. In 2008, Scott’s wife, Jill, passed away in an auto- wonderful gifts, what I valued adopted sons of God and joint- them to me as His very own array packaging. mobile accident. He recalls, “God used our most was the love expressed by heirs with Him. But beyond that of gifts. This Thanksgiving, when we Church to be Christ to my family and me those around me. I realized that and as a special bonus, He gave us How thankful I am, Lord! Not express our gratitude to God for during that time.” After seven years of pas- the greatest gifts were not the each other and joined our hearts just for the tangible expressions His salvation, His presence and toring, Scott was selected as the Executive things I had received but the peo- in His love. of Your love given through Your all the material things He has givWhat if, after all that, we re- people but for the intangible ex- en us, let's not forget to thank Him Director of DiscipleGuide Church Reourc- ple God had brought into my life. es, a department of the Baptist Missionary Material things come and fuse to accept His gifts? What pressions as well—wise counsel, for our family and friends—and Association of America. Scott’s most im- go—they wear out, go out of style, if we receive the gift of eternal prayer support, laughter, sharing the gift of love He has blessed us depreciate, and get old and worn. life but are not willing to love in good times and bad, admoni- with through them. portant ministry is to his son, Bryce.

The Power of a Praying Pastor

Scott Attebery

n Mark 9:14-29, Christ’s disciples encounter a boy who has been plagued with demons. As a result, the boy was blind and mute. He frequently was thrown to the ground in violent fits. He would foam and the mouth and grind his teeth down. The demons would even cause him to fall into water and fire in an attempt to kill him. The boy’s father brought him to the disciples for healing. Yet, the disciples could not help. The demons remained and the boy’s afflictions continued. Jesus heard the commotion and asked what was happening. The boy’s father explained the situation to Jesus. After a short conversation, Christ healed the boy and removed the evil spirits. Later, when they were alone, the disciples asked Jesus why they were not able to heal the boy. I imagine, as pastors, we can relate to the disciples’ question. We all have evil within our churches. Believers continue to deal with the effects of indwelling sin and the desires of the flesh. Meanwhile, Satan’s rule over the present world works to woo believers into temptation. Although every pastor experiences some “ministerial victories” from time to time, it is disconcerting to watch the couple in which he has invested so many hours continue with divorce proceedings. It is painful to see a young boy go to prison while recalling all of the hours that have been invested in discipling him and keeping him off of the streets. “What went wrong,” the pastor asks himself. When the disciples asked the same question, Jesus remarked, “This kind can only be healed by prayer.” Prayer submits to the source of all power: Christ alone. That’s why we typically end our prayers with the words “In

emember how moms, for years, have been saying, “You are the company you keep?" I get their point, but I think, while that has some merit, there is a missional impulse that calls us to invest in and help influence gospel change in others – rather than just be the object of their influence. The problem is, too often, as church planters, pastors and leaders we think of our responsibility to influence and change others in almost exclusively corporate terms. In other words, “How do I influence the church?” I would push back and encourage you to think about multiplication through a personal, rather than corporate, lens. In other words, “How can I influence one person to be a disciple?” In fact, I think disciple making is most effective when one disciple helps disciple another, who helps disciple another, and so on. It’s arguable that this never happens in a large group format. Disciples aren’t made in crowds; they’re made in community. So what does that have to do with the kind of people we, as leaders, hang out with? If we are going to personally make disciples then we need a strategy for making those disciples. And if we are going to have a strategy for making disciples, it probably ought to look like Jesus’ strategy. When I look at Jesus’ life and ministry, I notice that he persistently spent his time with two oftenoverlapping groups of people; those

Where do go for healing? To find healing we must go down. Down is the route we must take if we are going to feel the touch of God. Naaman, the conqueror, finds help in a conquered nation-- Israel. Naaman, the highly regarded man, learns of his treatment from a lowly prophet-- Elisha. Naaman, the wealthy and valiant soldier, is cured in a dirty river-- the Jordan. Samaria was despised even by the Israelites. Naaman arrives at Elisha’s dusty enclave, which is a far cry from Jerusalem’s splendor. When Elisha’s servant shows up at the door with the instructions for the cure, Naaman is outraged. Naaman almost rejected his opportunity for healing by getting angry that Elisha did not show up to greet him at the door. Pride most often stands between us and God. Pride most often blocks his blessings for us. Let us retrace Commander in Chief Naaman’s downward descent. He receives instructions from a slave girl to go to conquered and forsaken Israel, to a lowly prophet, who gives him instructions to go the dirty Jordan River and bathe not once or twice but seven times. We must believe that God’s way is better than our own. We may not always understand his way of working, but by humbly obeying, we will receive his blessings. We must remember that God’s ways are best; God wants our obedience more than anything else. God is asking some of us to dip seven times. God is not trying to tie conditions to his healing, but rather he is testing our obedience.

Thank God for His wonderful gifts

Who do you hang out with? with leadership potential and the marginalized. He didn’t necessarily pick people who were in significant leadership positions; he chose men and women who had the potential to be strong leaders and he invested his time with them. What’s more, his ministry was marked by a commitment to marginalized people. This is why I love the gospel of Luke so much. No other gospel consistently displays Jesus’ intimate love for people who were segmented on the fringes of culture – and marginalized by cultural norms of their day. With that in mind, I think every leader who wants to lead like Jesus has an obligation to invest in people who fit in both of those categories. Those With Leadership Potential Luke 11:31-32, “Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” All leaders lead. Good leaders develop. Great leaders deploy. This is a mantra that I have believed for quite a while. Unfortunately we have measured leadership based on one’s ability to effectively accomplish tasks. This definition needs to

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Church leaders must consider who Jesus spent time with and seek to follow His lead be rewritten. The top of the leadership spectrum belongs to those who can find people who may even be undervalued, but who have leadership potential. Great leaders help those people achieve that potential. The greatest legacy for a leader is not what they do, but who they develop. Throughout my ministry I have tried to identify two to three people who have the capacity to grow as leaders, and spend time with them, investing in them, hoping to leave a legacy of leadership behind me. To do this requires a reorientation of our expectations for ourselves to the degree that we reshape job descriptions, schedules and performance goals around this commitment. As I have worked to invest in others around me I have learned that the content of our time together is less important than our actual time together. In other words, learning by experience in the context of life situations

is a significantly better teacher than mere outline and syllabus. We see this in Jesus’ own life. While each of the 12 disciples, apart from Judas, are good examples of Jesus developing leadership potential in a bunch of formerly rag-tag followers, the story of Peter, in particular, stands out. From this overly zealous, act-first, think-later sort of fellow, Jesus molded him into the leader of the early church. The Peter we see in Acts 2, as he preaches and 3,000 people begin to follow him, is shockingly different from the pitiful Peter that we see just a few short days earlier, cursing the little girl in the courtyard and denying Jesus on the night he was most needed by his friend. Jesus developed leaders. Those Who Are Marginalized Matthew 11:19, The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’

Beyond just developing leaders, however, Jesus invested in, believed in, and gave value to marginalized people. In a way I think this is even more important than raising up leaders because a commitment to the marginalized is a distinctly Christian commitment. It should matter to Christian leaders that we raise up leaders, but non-Christians also understand the importance of raising up leaders. Loving, investing in and giving voice to marginalized people is not exactly the most popular pattern for the average person, but it ought to be a priority for the average Christian, and particularly for Christian leaders. Consider Jesus’ track record. Women? Samaritans? Children? Sinners? Diseased? Poor? I could go on and on with the list. Each of these groups were undervalued, and even dismissed, in the context that Jesus found himself in. Jesus was committed to each of these groups of people, and took apart popular perceptions that diminished their value. Most of these people couldn’t give anything of great value to Jesus. In other words, his commitment to them wasn’t an effort to engender some sort of quid pro quo relationship. Who in your community is most

marginalized? Most often located on the fringes of acceptable society? Most beaten down and dismissed? I am convinced that you ought to make it a practice to identify them, and to make real, genuine, friendship/relationship with them a priority. What’s more, we shouldn’t do this just to “win them to Christ.” Of course we want them to believe in Christ, but we can’t dangle friendship like a carrot – or a spiritual bait-and-switch, using it to get close so that we can really get to what we want to get to with them. Instead we need to invest in marginalized people because Christ values them. In each of them is the Imago Dei, and when society says they are worth little, a genuinely Christian response is to hold them up as an example to the world that they are deeply valued and loved. Our behavior among them should be the same as if Jesus himself was among them. We want to model for them what it looks like when King Jesus shows up and sets the world right. So, let’s get back to our original question. Who do you hang out with? Who are your friends? Who do you care most deeply for, and extend yourself most often on behalf of? If we want to be with Jesus, I think we will find others that can be developed as leaders, and we will give our team, energy and affection to marginalized people. It might just be that God will honor that, just as he honored it when Jesus did so.

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'Will use all might if sovereignty threatened' Hasimara (West Bengal), novemBer 28 (ians): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said India is committed to peace but will use "all its might" if its sovereignty is threatened. Speaking at Haismara air base in the eastern sector, the President, who is the supreme commander of the forces, also lauded the India Air Force's role in humanitarian operations. President Mukherjee earlier presented President's Standard to two IAF squadrons based here. The squadrons which have been honoured are the 18 Squadron and the 22 Squadron. "Though we remain firmly committed to peace, we will use all our might to protect the sovereignty of our nation. I am confident that our valiant men and women in uniform will rise to the occasion," the president said. The air base, which is around 15 km away from India-Bhutan border, is considered critical given its proximity to India's border with China, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Lauding the IAF's role in recent humanitarian operations, Mukher-

Stop seeing China as an adversary: IAF chief

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jee said: "The IAF, besides safeguarding the sovereign sites of our nation, has also been at the forefront of all humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations." The 18 Squadron initially flew the Gnat fighters, getting the nickname 'Flying Bullets'. It was was formed in Ambala in 1965. The 18 Squadron was also the first fighter squadron to operate from Sri-

nagar after Independence, making maiden sorties in 1968. It came to be known as 'Defenders of Kashmir Valley' during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. In the 1971 war, the 18 Squadron flew in escort duties with Mystere and Vampire across the Pir Panjal mountain ranges. In 1989, the squadron converted to MiG 27 fighters. The 22 Squadron was

Hasimara, novemBer 28 (Pti): Calling for mature statesmanship from India and China, chief of the Air staff, Air chief marshal Arup Raha on Saturday said the country should not look at China as an adversary anymore. "We are in the same region, we have common interests. I don't think that we should look at them as adversaries anymore," Raha told reporters here in Alipurduar district. "Yes, we had fought a conflict, we have borders to settle. I think its time for mature statesmanship from both the countries to reconcile on many issues ... and cooperate (and) coordinate (for) development in the region," he said when asked about the "threat" from China. Stating that two rising economic or military powers can co-exist, he said, the adversarial stance should now change into a more friendly stance. Earlier this month, the IAF chief was reported to have cited China's growing influence in the Indian subcontinent as a major security challenge for India. China's increasing economic and military ties with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar are all strategic moves by China to contain India, he had said. formed in 1966 in Bareilly, and is known as 'The Swifts'. In the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war, the squadron drew first blood by shooting down three Pakistani F-86 Sabre jets. It was flying the Gnat Mk-1 aircraft at that time and got the MiG 27 fighters in 1990. The 22 Squadron was involved in Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram as well. The award of President's

standard is one of the highest honours bestowed upon an air force unit or a Squadron in recognition of exceptional service rendered by it to the nation, both during war and in peace. Hasimara is an important air base of the Eastern Air Command in northern West Bengal. It was set up after the IndiaChina war of 1962. It has two MiG 27 squadrons and Akash missile systems.

Spat with minister: Haryana transfers woman police officer CHandigarH, novemBer 28 (ians): The Haryana government transferred IPS officer Sangeeta Kalia on Saturday, a day after she refused to leave a meeting when Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij told her to "get out" after a heated argument over liquor smuggling. "Sangeeta Rani, superintendent of police, Fatehabad, has been posted as Commandant 4th IRB (India Reserve Battalion), Manesar, relieving Vikas Dhankar of the additional charge," a state government spokesman said here. Om Prakash is the new district police chief in Fatehabad. Vij and Kalia were involved in an unsavoury spat during a meeting in Fatehabad on Friday over the issue of police not curbing liquor smuggling in the district effectively. The minister snubbed the woman IPS officer, who was in uniform and seated next to him, and told her to "get out" of the meeting in the presence of several officers and others present there. However, the woman police officer stood her

ground and refused to go out. The infuriated minister left the meeting and later said that he will not attend the meeting till Kalia was posted in the district. Vij, who is an outspoken but upright minister, later said that he had complained about the officer to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. When she was yelled at, Kalia demanded to know "why" she needed to leave, and said: "I am not leaving." She told the minister that he could not "insult her like this". When the minister alleged that the smuggling was happening with police patronage, Kalia said: "This is wrong. You cannot say this." The minister, who was attending a public grievances' committee meeting of which he is the chairman, had asked the officer what she was doing to curb liquor smuggling in areas bordering Punjab. The complaint regarding the smuggling was made by an NGO of the area working to check the liquor menace. "We are taking action. We have registered over 2,500 cases.

Many of these people come out on bail and indulge in smuggling again," Kalia told the minister. However, the minister kept arguing. He appeared to suggest that she was responsible for the lack of action against the smugglers. When Kalia objected to this, Vij asked her to leave the meeting. Kalia even said that the government was granting licences for liquor sale. "Her attitude is not good. I had taken up the matter with her two or three times but her approach was very casual," Vij told the media. Deputy Commissioner N.K. Solanki and other district officers were present at the meeting but did not intervene. Solanki followed the minister till his car and tried to stop him from leaving but the minister was adamant. Kalia did not say much about the incident. Asked by the media for her reaction, Kalia said in Hindi: "There is nothing to say... You know everything."

Govt's decison to ban 'The Satanic Kolkata baby deaths: Nurses, doctors protest disciplinary action Verses' was wrong, says P Chidambaram neW delHi, novemBer 28 (Pti): Twentyseven years after the Rajiv Gandhi government banned Salman Rushdie's controversial novel The Satanic Verses, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said it was "wrong." Chidambaram, who was a Minister of State for Home Affairs under Rajiv Gandhi from 1986-89, also said Indira Gandhi had in 1980 admitted imposing Emergency was a mistake. "I have no hesitation in saying that the ban on Salman Rushdie's book was wrong," Chidambaram, who was MoS Home Affairs when the ban was imposed in October 1988, said speaking at the Times LitFest. "If you had asked me 20 years ago, I would have told you the same thing," he said when asked why it took him so many years to reach such a conclusion. Asked if the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi was also wrong, the senior Congress leader said, "Indira Gandhi herself admitted in 1980 that

the Emergency was wrong and, if elected to power, she would never impose the Emergency. People believed her and elected her to power again." Speaking about alleged rising intolerance in the country, he said, "It is on the rise" and expressed hope that "this moral majoritarianism" will fail comprehensively. "What is of profound concern to me is the apparent rise of intolerance. Khap panchayats today are more visible and more brazen in dispensing Kangaroo justice. There is rush of bans. Ban jeans, ban authors, ban food, ban artist, ban travel, ban NGO," he said. Noting that the answer to "a bad idea is good idea not ban idea", Chidambaram said, "the concept of liberty is expanding universally. Not all ideas will be accepted but every idea deserves its own space and every idea deserves to be expressed." He noted the "increasing tide of illiberalism and intolerance is frightening. "Illiberal zealots believe that the State is on

their side. Illiberal zealots also believe that if they gather sufficient number they will be the State and their word will be the law," he said. "Moral majoritarianism will fail but each one of us believes in democracy and liberalism must speak up and ensure that moral majoritarianism will fail comprehensively," he said. He also said those who believe in democracy and liberalism must stand up and protest. The former Union minister said there cannot be a modern liberal society till every idea that fosters inequality is eliminated. He said the enforcement of Constitutional provisions "in letter and spirit" will help curb illiberal tendencies. "I firmly believe that the Constitution is the most powerful challenge to illiberal tendencies. If the Constitution is followed in letter and spirit and if the laws are made in the spirit in which Constitution was made, liberties can indeed be protected," he said.

Ko l K ata , n o ve mBer 28 (ians): Nurses and junior doctors of the 180-year-old Medical College and Hospital Kolkata on Saturday staged noisy demonstrations and laid siege to the principal's office protesting the suspension and transfer orders slapped by the authorities after two babies died allegedly due to overheating in a warmer apparatus. The junior doctors demonstrated for three hours outside the administrative building, calling for the withdrawal of suspen-

sion of their colleagues. "The deaths occurred as the Sick Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU) was set up without laying down the proper infrastructure. But now the authorities are trying to save their skin by putting the blame and victimising junior doctors," said a demonstrator. After the junior doctors left, the nurses began a demonstration. "Till the time proper infrastructure is put in place, by ensuring a childnurse ratio of 2:1, and appointing adequate number of general duty attendants,

sweepers and doctors, we will keep the SNCU under lock and key. "Till that time, we won't allow any transfer or suspension," said a spokesperson of the nurses. The West Bengal directorate of health services on Friday said punitive action has been initiated against at least seven healthcare workers at the hospital, including the head of the paediatric unit and three junior doctors. "Four people have been transferred to R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, including head

of the paediatric unit, nursing head and the deputy. Three junior doctors and the nursing staff are on suspension. The sister-incharge has been put on immediate suspension," state health services director B.R. Satpathi said. A probe panel was set up by the authorities following allegations that the babies died in the radiant warmer apparatus of the SNCU on November 21 due to overheating caused by negligence of the hospital staff. Meanwhile, the opposi-

tion Congress organised a protest meeting in the city demanding a comprehensive probe into the incident. "The so-called punitive measures announced are only for public consumption. The government is trying to save its skin. We want a comprehensive probe into the crib deaths," said state Congress president Adhir Chowdhury. Set up in 1835 as Medical College, Bengal, the healthcare institute was the second to teach European medicine in Asia and the first to teach in English.

Sheena murder: Peter Mukerjea undergoes lie-detector test neW delHi, novemBer 28 (ians): Former media tycoon Peter Mukerjea, one of the four accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, on Saturday underwent a lie-detector test here in the presence of experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CSFL). According to sources, Peter faced a list of over 20 questions prepared by the CBI, including about his financial and personal relations with his wife Indrani Mukerjea and step-daughter Sheena. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday got permission from a city court to conduct

a lie-detector test on Peter as he was "evasive" and "not cooperating" in the probe into Sheena's murder. Earlier, CBI sources said the probe agency moved the application in a CBI special court after officials could not get appropriate and satisfying answers from Peter during his grilling. The agency has been scrutinising bank accounts held jointly by him and Indrani. The source of money in several accounts, including ones in HDFC, Barclays and Kotak Mahindra, is also being probed. The agency has identified bank accounts of Indrani and found that she has over a

dozen fixed deposits. Indrani reportedly made a fixed deposit of Rs.80 lakh after the murder of Sheena. The agency earlier said the motive behind the murder was monetary gain. The CBI has arrested Indrani, her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and her driver Shyamvar Rai for Sheena's murder. Indrani, Khanna, and Rai reportedly killed Sheena and disposed off her body. Sheena was allegedly strangled in a car on April 24, 2012 and her body was burnt and dumped in a forest in Raigad, about 84 km from Mumbai, the next day.

'When RBI gov talks about intolerance, world listens' PM speaks about non-discrimination, equality neW delHi, novemBer 28 (ians): As the intolerance discussions show no sign of abating, eminent scholar and Marxist literary theorist Aijaz Ahmad has joined the debate, saying that even top echelons of the society are taking cudgels against intolerance. "It's not a minor matter that RBI governor is raising his voice against intolerance. These are people who never protested like that. When the RBI governor talks, people all over the world listen to what he has to say even if the central government may not," Ahmad told IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Languages Festival, 'Samanvaya', here on Thursday. Ahmad said that the voices of protest against intolerance are not limited to the society's intelligentsia. Earlier, delivering a lecture on the 'Languages of a Nation', the scholar expressed concern over the "atmosphere of fear" among artists and writers. "A.R. Rahman, perhaps the most original music genius in the country, says that he too has felt threatened over the past few months. Mumbai used to be the pride of our cosmopolitan aspirations. Over the years, it has degenerated so much and the atmosphere has be-

Lok Sabha set to discuss issue of intolerance on Monday neW delHi, novemBer 28 (Pti): The issue of intolerance is set to reverberate in Lok Sabha on Monday with the Speaker accepting notices of CPI(M) member P Karunakaran and Congress MP K C Venugopal for a discussion on the matter. The two opposition members had given notices for a discussion on the issue under rule 193, which does not entail voting. The matter has been listed for Monday. The opposition has been seeking a discussion on the issue of intolerance for quite some time. At the all-party meeting held on November 25 in the backdrop of actor Aamir Khan's remarks on 'growing intolerance', opposition parties made a strong pitch for an early discussion on the issue, insisting that returning of awards by writers, artistes and filmmakers should not be taken lightly. Assuring members on this count, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu had said that the government was ready to discuss all issues including that of the "so-called intolerance" though it fell in the domain of states. He had said, "The government is particularly aware of the opposition's concerns over some unfortunate incidents that have happened in recent weeks including the Dadri incident and killing of M M Kalburgi. The government has condemned those incidents as they go against the traditional and highly cherished values of tolerance." Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had also made it clear that his party was going to raise the issue of intolerance as what was happening in the country was "disturbing" and the Prime Minister is "silent". The government has been facing flak from different quarters on the issue of "growing intolerance" in the wake of the Dadri lynching, the beef row and incidents of communal violence. come charged with fear," he said lamenting the fact that Romila Thapar, India's most renowned historian, had to deliver her lecture under police protection. The scholar also flayed the attacks on actor Girish Karnad. "We now live in a strange atmosphere. Karnad, who perhaps has received more awards than any other artist in the country, had to live under police security for making an off-the-cuff remark about naming of an airport," he said. Ahmad, a visiting pro-

fessor at York University, Toronto, felt that there is an unprecedented response from even unexpected quarters. "What is more striking is how widely this sense of danger is shared. This is also the first time that some of the most eminent scientists have raised their voice on the same issues and expressed their sense of concern as to where the country is headed," he said. Ahmad said that though he had no intentions to speak on intolerance when he was invited to the event, he was compelled to do so

because of the "explosion of certain issues specifically within the world of literature and social thought in the country". In his speech, Ahmad also took a dig at the burgeoning numbers of literary festivals. "A new game of transnational commercial activity now straddles under the name of literary festivals. Their main function seems to be horse trading in authors and manuscripts while some sort of literary entertainment goes on in the front hall for starstruck consumers," he said.

neW delHi, novemBer 28 (ians): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met journalists at a 'Diwali Milan' programme hosted at the BJP headquarters here and said festivals like Diwali help infuse new energy in society. "Through these festivals our ancestors tried to give new inspiration to the society. Deep Parva (Diwali) is also a part of it. There is no-discrimination in it and it also strengthens the value of equality," Modi said. Modi's remark emphasising equality and non-discrimination came a day after his reach out to the opposition at the beginning of the winter session of parliament where some crucial bills are pending.

Union ministers Arun Jaitley, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including its president Amit Shah, were among those who attended the function. Modi also said festivals were a big force in society and infuse it with new enthusiasm and energy. Referring to the 'Kumbh Mela', he said the number of people visiting it in a day could be close to the population of a small European country. He added that the system for the Kumbh was created by society and run by it and "this is big strength in itself". "There will be many interesting stories if one were to look at

the socio-economic dimensions of these festivals." Referring to the two-day special sitting of parliament to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ambedkar, BJP chief Shah said it was a new attempt to emphasise the supremacy of the constitution. He said efforts should be made to effectively take the importance of constitutional values to the people. Shah said the event was being held after "sweet and sour" experiences over the past year. Like last year, Modi stepped down from the podium to meet journalists. Security personnel had a tough time as there was a rush to get selfies and photographs with the prime minister.

National University for Rehabilitation to come up in Kerala tHiruvanantHaPuram, novemBer 28 (ians): The central government will invest Rs.1,700 crore to transform the NISH here into the National University for Rehabilitation Sciences and Disability Studies for the benefit of the disabled, union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot said on Saturday. "It is provisioned to spend Rs.390 crore for the first five years of expansion of the university which will have infrastructure as well as operational components. The rest of the amount will be granted in the next phases which will span another five years," he said, addressing a gathering at National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH) here. Gehlot praised the state govern-

ment's initiative to build such NISH which provides high quality services for the population with disabilities and later called on Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at the latter's official residence here. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked us to implement different yojanas or strategies for the differently abled people and we are working on these strategies," he added. The central government's aim is to have a country with people with no disabilities and if at all there are such people, the government will provide necessary support and education for them and equip them with instruments, devices and other facilities to help them fully included in the mainstream, he asserted. He also said the government will

also provide support for the blind with the Braille language books and equipment and teach sign language for the people with hearing and speech impairment. "We will provide Rs.6 lakh for each cochlear implant. We have already done this implantation for 300 children, after which they were given the necessary therapy so that they could hear and speak gradually," he said. The minister also wished all success to the university which is projected to have more than 4,000 students by the time the full project is implemented. These will be in two streams, higher education for those with disabilities and professionals who will work in the field of disability and rehabilitation.

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WORLD

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Pope visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate NAmuGONGO, NOvemBer 28(reuTers): Pope Francis travelled to Uganda's holiest shrine on Saturday, paying tribute to 19th century Christian martyrs killed for their faith, including for protecting young boys in the royal court from abuse by the king. Francis, on the second leg of his first African tour, said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides surrounding the soaring modern shrine made of iron and cone-shaped to resemble a hut of the Baganda tribe. Twenty-five Anglicans and 22 Catholic converts where killed during the persecutions, mostly by being burned to death, between 1884 and 1887 on the orders of King Buganda Mwanga II. The most famous of the Catholic converts and martyrs was Charles Lwanga, a prefect in the royal court who was in charge of the boy pages and was killed because he tried to protect the children from the sexual advances of the king. After their conversion they tried to spread the faith to other groups. Cath-

Pope Francis prays at the Anglican martyrs shrine in Namugongo near the Ugandan capital of Kampala on November 28. (Reuters Photo)

olics now make up about 40 percent of the population. Churches run many schools and hospitals around the country. "They did this in dangerous times," the pope said during a Mass celebrated from a concrete is-

Japan set to resume whaling in the Antarctic despite IWC ruling TOKYO, NOvemBer 28 (reuTers): Japan has decided to resume whaling in the Antarctic Ocean by the end of March after a hiatus since last year, a move likely to prompt international outrage. The International Court of Justice ruled in March last year that Japan's decadesold whale hunt in the Antarctic should stop, prompting Tokyo to cancel the bulk of its whaling for the 2014/2015 season. The Japanese Fisheries Agency on Friday notified the International Whaling Commission that Japan will resume whaling in the 2015/2016 season under a revised plan. The plan, which calls for cutting annual minke whale catches by two-thirds to 333, is scientifically reasonable, the agency said in a document filed with the IWC. Japan began what it calls scientific whaling in 1987, a year after an international whaling moratorium took effect. Japan has long maintained that most whale species are not endangered and that eating whale is part of its food culture.

land on an artificial lake on the shrine complex outside the capital Kampala. Traditional singing and dancing gave way to a Western-style church choir as the pope walked to the altar via a gangway over the lake, which was guarded by police

scuba divers in dinghies. "Not only were their lives threatened but so too were the lives of the younger boys under their care," he said. Uganda has been seen as a bastion of anti-gay sentiment since 2013, when it sought to toughen penal-

ties, with some lawmakers pushing for the death penalty or life in prison for some actions involving gay sex. The law was overturned on procedural grounds, but not before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry compared it to anti-Semitic legislation in

opportunity to protect LGBT persons," said activist Frank Mugisha. In the prepared text of his homily for the Mass, the pope praised the martyrs for telling the king "what the gospel does not allow," an apparent reference to

Three killed, 9 injured in attack on Colorado clinic COLOrAdO sPriNGs, NOvemBer 28 (reuTers): Police arrested a gunman who stormed a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Colorado Springs on Friday and opened fire with a rifle in an attack that left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities said. The dead included one police officer and two civilians, Colorado Springs Police Chief Peter Carey told reporters about an hour after the suspect had been captured. All nine surviving victims - five police officers and four civilians were listed in good condition at area hospitals, Carney said. The suspect first engaged in a protracted gun battle with police but ultimately surrendered to officers inside the building about five hours after the start of the violence, which played out under a steady snowfall in Colorado's second-largest city.

A Reuters photographer at the scene saw a man in a white T-shirt, with his hands cuffed behind his back, being taken out of an armored police vehicle and placed in an unmarked squad car. Authorities said they did not know the suspect's identity but believed he acted alone. The slain lawman was a campus police officer for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs who joined city police in responding to the first reports of shots fired, authorities said. The Colorado Springs clinic has been the target of repeated protests by anti-abortion activists, and in recent years moved to new quarters on the city's northwest side - a facility derided as a "fortress" by critics of Planned Parenthood. The national non-profit group, devoted to providing a A suspect is taken into custody outside a Planned Parentrange of reproductive health hood center in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 27. services, including abortions, (Reuters Photo)

for frequent Thousands are displaced & women raped in Brace extreme heat waves, military offensive in Myanmar: rights groups scientists warn BANGKOK, NOvemBer 28 (ThOmsON reuTers FOuNdATiON): A Myanmar military offensive against ethnic rebels in the country's east has uprooted more than 10,000 people, rights groups said, accusing the army of bombing schools and Buddhist temples, firing on civilians and raping women. Since Oct. 6, the army has shelled six villages, shot and injured three people, and fired on 17 villagers who are now missing, according to activists in Shan state. The Shan Human Rights Foundation has documented eight cases of sexual violence since April 2015, including a 32-yearold woman gang-raped by 10 soldiers on Nov. 5 while her husband was tied up under their farm hut in Ke See township. "We are very concerned that there has been no public condemnation by the international community about these war crimes and these attacks on civilians," rights activist Charm Tong told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has fought ethnic groups in its borderlands off and on for decades, causing massive displacement within the country and forcing hundreds of thousands to seek refuge across the border in Thailand. In 2010, the country's ruling military junta was replaced by a militarybacked civilian government, and the country embarked on reforms towards elections earlier this month, which saw opposition leader Aung San Suu

Nazi Germany. Other Western donors were outraged. Gay rights activists in Uganda said before the visit that they hoped the pope would make a gesture of tolerance to homosexuals. Failing to address the issue would be "a missed

homosexual acts. The pope, however, did not read that part of the homily. It was not clear if he decided to remove it. The Church teaches that while homosexual tendencies are not a sin, homosexual acts are. It also says homosexuals should be respected in the Church and society but that Catholic homosexuals should remain chaste. The pope first visited a separate shrine to the 25 Anglican martyrs before saying Mass at the nearby shrine to the Catholic martyrs, who were made saints by Pope Paul VI in 1964. Later on Saturday, the pope was due to hold a rally with Ugandan youth and visit a Church-run home for the poor. On Sunday morning, he is due to leave for the Central African Republic, potentially the most dangerous stop on his trip. For nearly three years, the Central African Republic has been embroiled in an inter-religious conflict that has effectively split it in two. Thousands have been killed and more than one in five have fled internally or sought refuge abroad.

Many have fled the fighting between Myanmar government troops and Shan ethnic army groups. (AFP Photo)

Kyi's National League for Democracy win in a landslide. "We welcome a beautiful election on one side, but the other reality is that people are fleeing, dying, women are being raped," Charm Tong said. "Villagers are still not safe and are in a dangerous situation now because of the Burma army presence is increasing." The Myanmar government did not respond to requests for comment about the fighting in Shan state. The government in October signed a ceasefire with eight armed ethnic groups, but the deal fell short of its nationwide billing, with seven of the 15 groups invited declining to sign, including the Shan State Army-North (SSANorth) and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).

Shan state, which borders Thailand, Laos and China, is rich in resources and the site of three hydroelectric dam projects. The latest attacks come as villagers in the area prepare for the rice harvest. Many are stealthily returning home to collect their belongings and tend to their rice paddies, but the situation remains unstable, the Shan groups say. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russel, after talks this week with Myanmar armed forces chief Min Aung Hlaing, described the military operations and fighting in Shan and neighbouring Kachin state as "very worrisome". "We have concerns about the humanitarian crisis that is generated by the fighting. We also have concerns that the fighting could set back the effort

to build out a nationwide ceasefire to include non signatories," Russel told Reuters in Yangon. "While there are two sides to the conflict, I urged the Burmese military to exercise restraint and to work in an effort to promote reconciliation and peace." The United Nations is also concerned about the fighting and reported up to 6,000 displaced people seeking refuge in monasteries and temporary shelters, said Pierre Peron, spokesman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Peron said the U.N. and aid groups are working with local organisations in Shan state to provide immediate humanitarian needs, including hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, food, medicine, shelter and water purification tablets.

LONdON, NOvemBer 28 (iANs): With the help of a new method to model heat wave magnitude, scientists have projected that extreme heat events are likely to increase both in severity and number during the next two decades. "Even if global mean temperatures do not increase too much, we will see more extreme heat events,” said one of the study authors Simone Russo from European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy. "These will be hotter, longer, and more frequent," Russo warned. The new method to model heat wave magnitude that the researchers developed takes both the duration and the intensity of the heat wave into account, and proposes an improvement to the existing index used to quantify heat waves. The researchers also considered the 2015 warm weather, and compared it with the top 10 European heat waves since 1950. The 2015 summer heat wave had a lower magnitude than that which occurred in the summer of 2003, but was comparable to other heat waves, the researchers said. "Its largest anomalies (higher than average temperature) and duration were recorded in Switzerland in July, and Germany in August," Russo said. The findings were detailed in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

has come under renewed pressure in recent months from conservatives in Congress seeking to cut off federal support for the organization. CHECKING FOR EXPLOSIVES A police spokeswoman, Lieutenant Catherine Buckley, said it took officers a number of hours to establish communication with the suspect before he gave himself up. "We did get officers inside the building. They were able to shout to the suspect and make communication with him and at that point they were able to get him to surrender and he was taken into custody,” Buckley said. An hour earlier, police said progress in securing the building was slowed by the fact that the gunman brought "some bags" with him into the clinic and left several items outside, all of which needed

to be checked for possible booby traps or explosives. After the arrest, Buckley said it would take hours more, and perhaps days, for investigators to fully process the crime scene. Police swarmed the area around the building after an emergency call reporting shots fired at about 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time (1830 GMT), and officers ultimately confronted the suspect inside the building, Buckley said. Television footage aired by CNN showed a number of clinic staff and patients being escorted safely into police vehicles from the building, which lies on the northwest side of Colorado Springs, about 70 miles (112 km) south of Denver. The FBI and agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were assisting local law enforcement investigators.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

NAGALAND, KOHIMA NOTIFICATION ON PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP The Department of School Education has been implementing the Pre-Matric Scholarship under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The provisions of the scheme are; a student must belong to any of the minority community i.e.,Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh or Parsi; should have obtained more than 50%in the preceding class’s exams and the Annual Income of the parents should be less than Rs 1.00 lakh. For the purpose of making the children avail the scheme, the Department has already given wide publicity throughlocal newspapers, radio and also involved NGOs like the Student Unions and the Churches. Pertaining to fund for the Year 2014-15;the scholarship was released in full to the Primary students (Classes I to V) @Rs 990/- per student and 1st Installment to the Upper Primary and High School children(Classes VI to X) @ Rs 1,800/- per student, during November 2014. The 2nd and Final Installment of Rs 3,150/- per student studying in the Upper Primary & High School Sectors is presently being released by the Department. To maintain transparency and accountability, all selected students are asked to accept the scholarship through their respective Bank Accounts only. No deduction,for any purpose, will be done at any level. Disciplinary action will be initiated against any official/ staff indulging in any deduction from the scholarship that is being given to the students. Issued by the Department of School Education

sunDAY 29•11•2015

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Yoddha FC: Best of the Indian National fighters meet Mokokchung, noveMber 28 (Mexn): Thirty-six Mixed Martial Artists (MMA) from all over India has arrived at Mokokchung for the Yoddha Fighting Championship. The Yoddha Fighting Championship, which was earlier scheduled on November 27 & 28, was postponed to November 30-December 1, as the official circular cage from Mumbai failed to reach Mokokchung on the scheduled date due to transportation problem. The 750 square foot circular cage measuring 30 feet across and 6 feet high, created both for safety and fairness, comes equipped with padded walls and surfaces to protect fighters from falling out (or getting thrown out). The enthusiasm is immense. Hamavi Aye, a national MMA fighter, said that he is looking forward to the Mokokchung audience. “I have heard that Mokokchung people come up to any kind of sports, and I am looking forward to it,”

Christ Misfired!

"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7), warns the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, (allow me) “and the Nagas.”

Mix martial artists (MMA) participants from all over India to participate at the Yoddha Fighting championship posing for a group photo after their training prgramme on Saturday, 28 November, 2015. (Photo/Imrongkumba Aier)

said Hemavi Aye, a trainer and a national MMA fighter, while expressing his views about the upcoming championship at Mokokchung. The MFC, while expressing regret for the postponement of the great event, acknowledged the

India-Pak series unlikely to get nod from Centre new delhI, noveMber 28 (agencIeS): The government continues to sit tight over Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) proposal seeking nod for resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan in Sri Lanka next month, amid indications of serious reservations about the cricket body's plan. "They have jumped the gun," a senior government leader said, adding that revival of cricketing ties with the hostile neighbour may not necessarily be in accord with popular mood at a time when Pakistan continues with its support to terror activities. The reluctance should put paid to early restoration of cricketing contact because India's schedule has no window to accommodate Pakistan beyond December. While the BCCI appeared to be out of step with the government's tough approach towards Pakistan since the latter reneged on the commitment it made at Ufa in Russia earlier this year to discuss terrorism, the step up in attacks have been a further setback. Authorities here are convinced that the attack on the Army camp this week was part of a larger plan by terror groups and their patrons in Pakistan army and the ISI to carry out big strikes. "They want to go after big civilian targets," a senior government functionary said while indicating that the BCCI proposal may not fly with the political leadership at this juncture. "One terror attack when cricket is on and the very set, not just political opponents, who are egging you on to play cricket will be attacking you for sending a wrong message to Pakistan," the functionary said.

Sindhu advances to Macau Open final Macau, noveMber 28 (pTI): Two-time defending champion P V Sindhu stood just one win away from completing a hat-trick of titles at the Macau Open after she advanced to final of the event with a gruelling three-game triumph over second seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan on Saturday. World No. 12 Sindhu triumphed 21-8, 15-21, 21-16 in a contest which lasted an hour and three minutes to make the summit clash of the $120,000 event. The two-time World Championship bronze-medallist, who is seeded fifth here, Sindhu will next square off against the winner of the match between He Bingjiao of China and sixth-seeded Japanese Minatsu Mitani. Sindhu was off to a fantastic start as she pocketed the opening game in a mere 14 minutes. But Yamaguchi did not let the Indian run away with it and roared back into the contest to claim the second game. The World No. 9 went neck-and-neck with the Indian till 15-15 before breaking away to draw level. Sindhu raised her tempo in the decisive third game and raced to an 11-5 lead. Yamaguchi did claw back to reduce the margin but the Indian managed to do just enough to seal the issue in her favour. With this, Sindhu avenged a loss that she had suffered at the hands of Yamaguchi in 2013 when the Japanese had knocked her out of the Japan Open with a 21-6 21-17 win.

MMA enthusiasts for their understanding and enthusiasm towards the great fighting championship. The official circular cage arrived in Mokokchung today. The dates have been set on November 30 and December 1. The fight-

ers, both national and local fighters, are training hard at the 31st Assam Rifles gym, for the big fight. Meanwhile, the MFC has acknowledged the Yoddha FC Mumbai for transporting the circular cage all from Mumbai, the MMA

participants from Nagaland and all over Nagaland. The MFU also acknowledged the 31 Assam Rifles for their logistical support, especially for allotting the “Pardishan Hall & Gym” for the Yoddha FC participants to practice.

Fernando Alonso could take a sabbatical in 2016, says Dennis

abu dhabI, noveMber 28 (reuTerS): Fernando Alonso could take a sabbatical from Formula One next year if McLaren again fail to produce a competitive car, McLaren boss Ron Dennis indicated on Saturday. "He will definitely finish his career in McLaren," Dennis told reporters in a briefing at the seasonending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. "I have an open mind to anything," he continued in response to the question about whether there was any possibility Alonso would not be at McLaren in 2016 if the team failed to improve their performance. "Some of the ideas have involved those sorts of consider-

ations, sabbatical years etc. But at this moment of time I would say that we believe we know where we'll be. "We've got a great number of driver options and we've got probably two of the best drivers in the world in our cars. When we have to take the decision we'll take it together and at this moment of time our drivers for next year are Fernando and Jenson." Double world champion Alonso joined McLaren from Ferrari this season but has scored only 11 points from 18 races in the former champions' worst ever season. Team mate Jenson Button, the 2009 champion, has scored 16 points and McLaren -- the sport's second most suc-

cessful team -- have not won a race since 2012. Much of the blame has been directed at Honda, whose power unit has been both unreliable and uncompetitive in the first year of their new partnership with McLaren. Alonso, who won his titles with Renault, himself cast doubt on his future at the Japanese Grand Prix in October when he told reporters he did not know whether he would be there next season. While he subsequently clarified that he had a three-year deal and would see out his career with the Woking team, suspicion failed to go away with sceptics pointing out he had not stated he would race the three years in a row.

IPTL builds camaraderie: Sania

new delhI, noveMber 28 (agencIeS): The tennis world is often a lonely place. In an individual sport like this, there is no shoulder to lean on when the going gets tough on the court. Friendship is what every tennis player craves but it can be hard to build lasting friendships on both the ATP and WTA circuits when you have to face them across the net on a regular basis. The IPTL and its 'team-franchise' format gave the opportunity to the stars involved to build a rare camaraderie and sometimes lasting friendships on the circuit. Indian Aces, who won the inaugural IPTL last season, was one of the closest-knit franchises in the tournament. For the Aces, the mantra has been simple -the team that stays together, parties together, wins together! "In the Indian Aces team, Ana (Ivanovic), Gael (Monfils) and I grew up together. We are all of the same age-group and add to that Rohan (Bopanna) who has always been a great friend of mine. Roger (Federer) just came and fit right into the team. We gelled right from the beginning," world's No. 1 doubles player Sania Mirza, who is once again part of the Indian Aces,

told TOI on Friday. "There were a lot of fun moments last year. I guess it helped us pull through some of the tough matches," she added. "The league shows the friendship and chemistry that the players share on the circuit. The camaraderie definitely carries forward to the tour as well because you just can't cut off your relationships suddenly. For three weeks we spend 1516 hours together during the league. You stay together, travel on the same flight and go out for dinners all as a team. You can't be best friends with everyone but you do develop some great friendships," the 29-year-old said. The team will have a couple of new members this season in Rafael Nadal and Agnieszka Radwanska apart from Sania, Bopanna and Fabrice Santoro. "I have known Rafa for a long time. Radwanska is younger player but I have known her from a young age and they are going to fit right in. Aga is not that serious actually in the locker room. She's fun, a jovial girl and very smart on court," Sania said about Radwanska, who is called 'The Professor' by some fellow players.

Ashwin growing in stature: India bowling coach Arun

nagpur, noveMber 28 (IanS): Lauding the efforts of off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s bowling coach Bharat Arun on Saturday said the Tamil Nadu cricketer is growing in stature with each series. Ashwin picked up figures of 12/98 against South Africa in the second Test here to gift his side a 124-run victory. “There is no great change in his bowling. The only thing is that now he is more aware of his strengths and has understood the angles at which he needs to bowl to be most effective. He was always a good bowler but now he is growing in stature with each series because his awareness levels have improved tremendously,” Arun was quoted as saying by bcci.tv. Arun said what has made Ashwin a better bowler now is that he uses his variations sparingly. "He is one of the best offspinners around. The chal-

public discourse

India's Ravichandran Ashwin (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Dane Vilas during the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur, India, November 27. (REUTERS)

lenge was for him to say, ‘I will trouble the best in the world with my off-spin’. The fact is that he is a lot more consistent in bowling his off-spin right now. That means his variations are a

big surprise. Of course, he has got a lot of them up his sleeve, but he uses them very sparingly,” he said. “This is the X factor in his bowling right now.” Asked about what he

and Ashwin discuss in the nets, Arun said: "My job is only to make him understand the different angles and we speak about it a lot. He has a lot of questions to ask and I try to clear the

doubts that come up in his mind. Once the doubts are cleared, the bowler goes about expressing himself." "We set the benchmark such that we try and go beyond what is expected. Even if something we talk about is not applicable in a match situation, there is some degree of benefit in it that would really help him out in a match." Arun added that the lanky spinner has worked on his fitness for which he is now reaping rich rewards. “It is a wrong concept that spinners mainly use their fingers and shoulders to bowl. You have to use your entire body. And bowling 25 overs in a day is very demanding on a spinner’s entire body,” he said. “Ashwin has understood this and has worked a lot on his fitness. He is a lot fitter today than he was some time ago. That is helping him to use his body much better and has a lot to do with where he is today.”

nd yet while we were still head hunting, Christianity came to Nagaland in 1872, in Mulongkimong (then Dekahaimong). Thereon, the Naga populace streamlined within the clasp of the newly introduced religion within a few decades. Soon, prayers and hymns circumscribed our ephemeral voyage of life to death and strongly established itself in every sphere of our existence on earth. Churches mushroomed atop every village and town, and in 1963, a Christian state within India was born. Nagas proudly began to claim that Nagaland population comprised of more than 90 percent Christians. Though not a theocratic state, yet, religion took an overarching precedence over the conduct of our daily lives and functions and at one juncture, in blind faith, it was decided that Nagaland would send 10,000 missionaries. Simultaneously, ascertaining our belief, we gave out the epigrammatic slogan, “Nagaland for Christ.” By default? So, any social and political proceedings commence with a prayer and ends with another prayer. In our tribal council or student union or any other non-religious meetings, exhortations and speeches smeared with ample of anecdotes- Proverbs for wisdom, the Gospels for Good News, Revelation for threat etc.- smoothly transcends from the stage down to the ears of the public. We are not doing badly. Really, this is how we should befull of prayers and praises to our Christian God, all the time. Over the years, we have evolved into such beings that we do not shy away from liberally using and functioning “in God’s name” at our convenience. Consequently, the concept and the truth of ‘who and what God is’ has become banal because of our blatant use of His name. If we juxtapose our religious activities and our other activities and make a comparison, the nakedness of the contrast will be immorally disgraceful not only for us but also for Christendom. Of course, the graph line of our ‘holy’ activities will supersede any imaginary apex lines by leaps and bounds- none can perfect the art as well as we do. Shamefully, our other activities’ graph line will be below the baseline, wallowing in filth and squalor of our daily life and habits. Here is a reality of ‘Christian-ness’ in Nagaland. Inspite of our tall claim, at present there are roughly about 20 percent (at the most) Christians in Nagaland. The rest are incessantly contributing in ransacking our state and our life, disgracing Christianity and Christians with no manifestation of ever hearing about Christ. Those 20 percent are subjected to critical analysis too, but one has to consider that some feel remorseful of their misdeeds, and their life more or less inspires and blesses people instead of becoming another parasitic being. The others, not so much. Mostly their misdeeds become a hobby and thereby, a way of life. It eventually turns into talents and they master their art in such a way that their expertise in their respective areas of ‘evil’ causes much indignation and suffering among the people and to the Christian state. It is utterly impossible for the rest of the world to explain the perplexing predicament of our existence in Nagaland- it is the Christians who fill the offices and the streets!! Simply put, Christianity is a religion based on the life of Christ and His teachings. Then, are we as Christians living a Christ-like life? And is our state reflecting the existence of Christians? Perhaps there was no one to forewarn that evil persists, flourishes, and multiplies at a quantum rate in this ‘human’ infested world, and mere words cannot sustain our belief. Therefore, there was that time when we made that insurmountable pledge and beautified our pledges with the larger-than-life slogan. Should we take some fine examples of us that utterly contradict the values of Christianity? I think we should. Why not? It will be just putting our actions into words. It will not be any different and definitely not hair-raising tales. We just need to look around, look at ourselves, realize, and do the necessary. Only then, change will come and we will progress. They call it self-Swot analysis. In good Christian language, we call it retrospection, repentance, and change for better. To clear the ground, I am not preaching and I am no saint of any kind. This is, but a verbal description of experiences and observations: A mirror. And we all know what they say about objects in the mirror- it seems they are closer than they appear. Danger, Danger! Amidst expansive prophecies, visions, oracles, and prayer centers mushrooming in many corners, Nagas live for the moment notwithstanding the sources of gains and pleasures. Have you ever experienced how your file evaporates into thin air in the office? The peons do not know where it is, nor do the dealing assistants, the directors, the secretaries, and all those thousands of employers who entered the work arena via exams or backdoors. One time this person miraculously fishes out the file and asks for something in return to have pan cigarette. It is told that such demands directly rise in proportion to the person’s position in the government hierarchical structure. Employment! Let us talk about employment. Who can avert such a momentous issue? Employment in Nagaland is always “under the table and at the back.” Both employers’ and employees’ backs are always itching. The only respite is to scratch each others’ backs. Recently there has been revelation of the culture of employment in Nagaland under RTI. So what if the employers are willing to take to give? I blame, shame, and name those employees who out of the wrong box came to the forefront and, not equipped enough, decided to pay and get. Since they cannot compete fair and because the other candidates are better, and because their parents are richer (wealth from where? Is a question everyone asks and the answer everyone knows. Why do we ask at all!) they thought it was complying to the teaching and preaching since their childhood and display what money can buy. Trust me, being able to get educated in the best private schools and colleges and yet again, buying seats to fill vacancies shows how much one’s brain refuses to level up with the minimal standards required to be recognized as a human. Did our God just pave a mysterious route ‘amidst the encircling gloom’ so that one can pay tithes and offering? Double jeopardy for the commoners! Firstly, the parasites plunder our wealth. Secondly, with their loot they can afford to buy the vacancies for their children. How convenient! How they are in the way and out of place within the fold of Christianity. When we were young, we were told about the Sundays in Nagaland. Apparently, Nagaland looks like a rainbow from the sky. Flawlessly dressed to the nines, the whole town is on the move to sashay down the aisles and occupy the pews. Sermons with reference to our holy text are hurled down while thousands of heads nod in agreement and many a tears shed for sheer joy. Offerings from known and unknown sources are brought before the altar as the shepherd clearly reads out the donations and offerings of some ‘eminent’ figures. But in Nagaland, who does not want one’s name to be publicly announced while chances of stardom and recognition are not based on ability. Anyway, Monday morning with its unfathomable blues arrives with a loud bang. Churches becomes magnificent buildings but cold and icy as markets and offices burst into activities for the regular give and take, and many other unholy activities. These are the days when the Christians move about loitering the entire space to gain name and fame where dignity, integrity, and faith takes the back seat. The sellers will try to squeeze out as much as they can from the buyers, the buyers will do no less. It’s rendezvous time for the twain. That way, we have become extremely selfish. The fundamental of ‘Love your neighbor as Thyself” has become “I, Me, and Myself,” where the thirst and preservation of self have escalated to never before known heights. The “others” can wait in line for hours because you are a good Christian and also happen to know someone in-charge at the work, you can leap-over the orderly queue and get your work done. The “other” deserving students can go to wherever because you as a Christian decided to install your undeserving children for competitive seats. The “others” can suffer hunger pangs because you as a Christian misappropriated the funds allocated for the welfare of the poor, and development of the state. The students can wait for their due year after year because you are a Christian and year after year, you usurp their money dry and so withhold their stipends. The “others” can travel in the devastating and dilapidated roads in Nagaland because you as a Christian have gobbled up the means and resources meant for constructing the roads and drains. The traffic can get entangled in eternal jams because you are a Christian driver and you decided to park your car, or turn, or overtake at “unholy” spots. The roads are getting narrower and constricting because you are a Christian and the way you built your ‘home’ is to annex a little land here and there from the public space. Adult Franchise, the bedrock of democracy, is severely violated and abused because we are a state full of Christians and fearlessly cast proxy votes, close the village gate so the entire village vote en bloc, and play with guns, money, and alcohol, like they are some kind of natural toys. Eventually, the biggest symbolic manifestation of Christianity, the church, has political agenda that tears apart the believers into power camps, because we are all serving the Lord. I was recently talking with one of our elders who had been a sincere and faithful servant of God for many years (I am not ordained to judge who is and who is not, but in some cases we can make observations and feel). So, she said, look at those places in the world where Christians are persecuted, churches burnt and torn down, and praying, singing, praising God becomes an underground activity. Look at Nagaland, with no such impediments we refuse to keep our ‘Holy day’ holy. She was referring to the uncountable events that happen on Sundays which has propelled ‘believers’ to behave in the same manner as nonbelievers. With an overwhelming sad tone, she bemoaned that Nagas will realize and cherish their faith only if they live in those countries where Christians are persecuted. Even on Sundays, we slack, the rest of the weekdays can only be worse? Our ten days of sin is approaching, yet again. God Bless Nagaland! Toshi Longkumer, New Delhi Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

Sunday 29•11•2015

Naga Chef: Four cooks survive Mystery Basket challenge

1 North East Day

North East Day with the theme “Culturally Yours” under the aegis of North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) Dimapur will take place on December 2 at Kiasma.

KIDS CARNIVAL

The Hornbill Festival kids carnival cum school & higher secondary competition will take place from December 2 to 9 at Kisama. It will be marked by Hornbill Jr. Photography, essay competition, singing, painting drawing, quiz etc.

STILT BAMBOO WALKING COMPETITION

Stilt bamboo walking competition will take place on December 10 under the aegis of youth resources & sports department. It will begin from 12:00 noon onwards at Kisama.

MEDIA ASKED TO COLLECT HORNBILL PASSES

All media personnel have been asked to collect their Hornbill Festival media passes from the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, New Capital Complex, Kohima on Monday, November 30 during office hours. There will also be a Media Control Room at Kisama during the Hornbill Festival which can be approached by the media personnel for any Hornbill related matter.

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It’s the only community event, and that’s the unique feature of Hornbill Festival. I look forward to see people from villages getting opportunity to earn while they usher in values and culture from the old. Food is great, handicrafts stalls are becoming better, organic fruits & vegetables, and flowers; the variety and spread are now on a larger scale. I only hope that these business ventures are equally distributed between the have-s and have nots. Else, the union of so many activities is robust and spells progress and development. -Alole Kapfo

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Hornbill Festival is the best concept in years and is a window not only to Nagaland but to the entire region. I wish the problem of accommodation is solved so that people can visit even at short notice. -Nishit Dholabhai

t the Naga Chef Season Three arena the contestants had to face the “Mystery Basket” in their semi finals, also the contestants had to test their creativity when they found an eel, pork head among other ingredients in the Mystery Basket. In spite of the time constraints, the challenge of a commercial kitchen and the delicate nature of bringing together all the components in the “Mystery Basket” the four contestants who have come through the

semi finals are Renphamo Ezung, Salangyanger Jamir, Akitoli V Zhimomi and Imli Jamir. On November 30, the final four contestants will be divided into two groups and they will be cooking for the Naga Chef “Chief Patron”, our Honorable Chief Minister of Nagaland and invitees. The top four contestants will face their final challenge “The Entrepreneurial “round at the Hornbill festival this year by running local food stalls. The winner of the Naga Chef Season Three will go home cash rich by 5 Lakhs.

BASN announces the Semi Finalists for the title of Miss Nagaland 2015

he Beauty And Aesthetics Society of Nagaland is pleased to announce the Semi Finalists for the title of Miss Nagaland 2015. A total number of 16 contestants auditioned for the preliminary round and the selected contestants went on to The Partners of the Event: the Final round where they Official Partner - Tourism Department competed with the District Media Partner - IndiHut contest Runners-up. FiDesign Partner - TGOUN nally eight (8) Semi-FinalOfficial Shoe Partner - The Rack by Hahao Chongloi ists were selected to comMiss Photogenic - Bottega di Lunga Vita San pete for the Title of Miss Pelligrino, Italy Nagaland 2015. The Semi Queen Of Hearts - Sami Direct Finalists will arrive at KoOfficial Photographer - Liden Longchari hima on the 3rd December where intensive training For the photo shoot: Location - Regional Centre Of Excellence for Music And and grooming classes will be provided. Every year the Performing Arts, Jotsoma Beauty And Aesthetic SociPhotographer - Liden Longchari, Parvej Akhtar Designers - Theja Sekhose, Veta Thira, Avonuo, Neishii ety provide grooming to the contestants as to help them Puro, Moamenla Tzudir, Pete Sophie Make-Up Artiste: Asenla Khate, Benile Kent, Akumchila not only for the Pageant but also to benefit from it and Concept – BASN apply it to their daily lives. For Entry Pass - Contact the following nos. Lendina Constance 9436070419 | 9436401982 | 8794662068 will groom the girls on Eti-

and is a pre-promo of METROPOLIS “Urban Winter Festival” 2016, in association with Northeast Today. Young guns of North East India, known for its fascination for music, are all geared up to welcome one of the most popular

quette. Former Miss Nagaland and Miss North East Runner Up Sentila Ababe will provide communication skills and from Youth Net Lezo Putsure, Strategist and Nune Chase-Training Consultant will groom the girls on Personality Development. Adang longkumer will be the KOHIMA MISS SUMI Choreographer for the Event and Temsumenla Pongen-Member BASN will groom the girls on English Skills. The 26th edition of Miss Nagaland will be held on the 9th of December 2015 as part of the Hornbill Festival. The venue for the Event will be the Regional Centre Of Excellence for Music And Performing Arts, Jotsoma. The Event will witness the performances of the Naga Idols and Divas, Rugs and Vide and Oren Mozhui. Lipokzulu-member BASN will perform with the other Talents. The Event

Journey of Miss Nagaland 2014 - Veineimen Singson

rom humble beginnings, a student of St. Joseph College, Jakhama went on to win Miss Dimapur 2014 crown who later on was crowned Miss Nagaland 2014 at the celebration of 25 years of Miss Nagaland existence at Kohima. A simple, humble and God fearing girl she set herself as a role model for many. The Beauty and Aesthetics Society Of Nagaland since its inception has been supporting humanitarian causes. And with keeping up the tradition of Beauty with a Purpose, Miss Nagaland Veineinem Singson has been visiting and supporting lesser previleged section of our society along with BASN and some on her own initiative. Miss Nagaland 2014 Veineinem Singson was selected to be the State Icon for Election Commission and today she is playing a very important role in promoting SVEEP campaign and clean election. The Beauty And Aesthetics Society Of Nagaland really appreciate the role given to Miss Nagaland by the State Election Commission and wish her role will have ample benefits in the days to come. As the sun is setting on her reign as Miss Nagaland, The Beauty And Aesthetics Society Of Nagaland convey appreciation to Veineinem Singson for playing her role magnificently and wish her all the best. will also witness former Nagaland 2005 and Miss Miss Nagaland title hold- North East 2006 Tiarenla ers and other winners. Miss Jamir will host the event.

God Forgot’. His dedicaSoloist vocal competition Master class with Kee Marcello Star tion and persistence as a guiream Inspira- will give away an Acoustic tarist from his teenage years screening held tion, a team Guitar signed by Kee Mar- till today has immensely

he Soloist vocal competition slated for December 9 at Kisama Hornbill 2015 edition screening was held today at RCEMPA, Music Task Force Jotsoma. A total of 36 young talents auditioned for the Soloist final performing contemporary music from different wards. 12 best talent were selected by a panel of judges acclaimed in their field of Music, Khyochano TCK Lotha, James Basnet and Ameü Usou Za-o. The winners of the Soloist will take away Cash prizes worth 124000/along with certificates when the final competition is held at Hornbill Festival Kisama on 9th Dec 2015. The Association of Ko-

hima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) is organising the Inter Wards Solo competition as part of its vision and endeavour to promote music and provide platform to young talents. The selected finalists in random order are Pfukba Lama, Sevi-u Khruomo, Besuto Nienu, Vikali Aye, Sulivi Assumi, Neisenuo Apon Rengma, Zulutila, David Sailo, Bimla Rana, Menuoseü Sorhie, Vipito V. Swu and Imnawapang Tsukdir. The president AKMWP Neibulie Kiewhuo invited all the citizens of Kohima to come and encourage the young people on the Soloist final day on 9th Dec at Kisama, while the Vote of thanks was delivered by Thejao Sekhose.

MLTR to perform in Guwahati on December 13 he Danish Rock Band Michael Learns to Rock, popularly known as MLTR, is all set perform at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on December 13, 2015. The event is organised by Making It Happen (MIH),

The judges for the “Mystery Basket” round were Chef Joel Basumatari, Sentila T Yanger and guest Judge Chenti Phom, Cooperate Chef Niathu Group of Hotels.

music bands of the world. The Danish band will be touring across many cities during their visit to India this year starting December 11 and is expected to sweep the crowd with their all time hits like ‘Paint My Love’, ‘You Took My Heart

of likeminded people will be organising a guitar clinic/ master class, autograph session, photography, interaction and coffee with platinum selling record guitarist Kee Marcello, a Swedish Musician, composer and writer on December 6, 12:30 noon, at Hotel De Oriental Grand, Kohima. The organisers

cello to one lucky winner. The team believes that the event will inspire not only the musicians but also those who would like to have a chance to meet him, watch him play his melodic composition and learn through his life struggle and successes through interaction, which he have honestly expressed in his Autobiography ‘The Rock

contributed to the music world which is an inspiring achievement. The event is co-sponsored by de Oriental Grand, Innovations, Decibel Sound System and Indihut, and few individuals who supported the event. Tickets are available at, de Oriental Grand Hungry Panda, Burpp New Secretariat. Road, DUDA Guest house and at the venue.

A Handshake between India and China

Nagaland state MLA, Khriehu Liezietsu; Vice Mayor Kunming Municipality; Consul General India, Sailas Thangal; and

Away’, ‘Sleeping Child’, officials of RHMS are seen here with artists of the 4th International Edition of The Handshake Concert held in Kunming ‘Someday’ and many more. City on November 27 under the banner of “India - China Handshake Concert.” MLTR’s India visit is part of its 25 Live Anniversary Celebration Tour and they have performed in Mumbai and Shillong as well during their earlier visit to the country.

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NE United lose 2-1 to Delhi Resolute India hold Germany in HWL Final RAIpUR, NOVEMBER 28 (IANS): India put up a resolute performance to hold Olympic champions Germany 1-1 in their second Pool B match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Stadium here on Saturday. Germany's Niklas Wellen's fifth-minute strike was cancelled out by Akashdeep Singh in the 48th minute as the hosts came back strong after a 0-3 thrashing in the opener against Argentina. Germany, boosted by the return of captain Moritz Furste who was stretchered off during Friday's game, started with a strong pace.

Timor Oruz entered the circle from the left, dodging past Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra before passing in to an unmarked Wellen, who scored an open goal in the fifth minute. India gathered steam in the latter part of the second quarter as a brilliant build-up play from skipper Sardar Singh saw Akashdeep's ferocious backhand strike saved with equal brilliance by the visiting goalkeeper Andreas Spack. Trailing 0-1, the Indians seemed more determined after the lemon break as they moved forward in search of the equaliser. Chinglesana Singh played

the ball to the legs of a defender, earning the first penalty corner. Rupinder's flick was deflected on to the post as the ball fell near Ramandeep, who showed a lot of impatience before the Germans cleared it. Established German defenders Martin Zwicker and Martin Haner were on the ball all the times and used the aerial route to good effect by playing it to Tobias Hauke. Furste, too had a good game playing at the deep. Meanwhile the Germans intended to double their lead as christopher Ruhr and a hardworking Wellen called Sreejesh for a quick save. The crowd had to

wait for 48 minutes for the home goal as once again the combination of Manpreet and Akashdeep did wonders for Roelant Oltmanscoached India. Manpreet charged ahead and set it up for Akashdeep, who employed a reverse hand drive for the equaliser. Germany replied with a quick counter-attack and were rewarded with a penalty corner that was saved admirably by Sreejesh. Both the teams did their best but the winner was missing as India, more importantly, avoided the last-gasp danger. India play the Netherlands on Monday, while Germany face Argentina.

Indian footballer Aditi Chauhan facing deportation in Britain

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GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 28 (AGENCIES): NorthEast United FC lost 1-2 against Delhi Dynamos in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Robin Singh (30') opened the scoring before Seityasen Singh (37') restored parity soon after. However, second half substitute Gustavo dos Santos (88') grabbed a late winner to seal the points for the away side. Cesar Farias and Roberto Carlos went into the match with three changes apiece for their respective sides. Seityasen Singh, Victor Mendy and Diomansy Kamara were included in the first eleven by Farias. Hans Mulder, Sehnaj Singh and Richard Gadze came in for Adil Nabi, Seiminlen Doungel and John Arne Riise for the visitors in a 4-4-2 diamond. A mistimed tackle on Diomansy Kamara by Souvik Chakrabarti saw the latter come off worse from the challenge and had to be stretchered off. Seminlen Doungel was introduced with Sehnaj moving to the right-back position. The first chance of the match came for Delhi in the 14th minute as Gadze chested the ball down to deliver it straight to Robin Singh. The India international took a shot

which was effortlessly saved. A minute later, the home side were on the attack as Lopez gave a through ball to Victor Mendy on the left. The Senegalese went past his marker to pass horizontally to Hengbart who shot it wide from the target. Hengbart presented Victor Mendy an opportunity but Doblas took care of the shot which took a deflection off Anas. The deadlock was broken right at the half an hour mark. Florent Malouda’s left footed free-kick was punched away by Rehenesh. The ball found Richard Gadze after multiple aerial passes who headed it to Robin Singh. He toe-poked into the net past Rehenesh to give Dynamos the lead. NorthEast United were on the offensive after that setback. Seityasen’s cross from the right found Simao who was off balance as he took the shot which was kept away by Doblas. Seityasen Singh restored parity for the home side in the 37th minute as a goalkick from Rehenesh found the Manipuri winger. Zodingliana Ralte miss-clearance was picked up by Seityasen and his left footed effort beat Doblas in goal. Both teams walked off the pitch with one goal apiece in the first period of the game.

LONdON, NOVEMBER 28 (IANS): Indian woman footballer Aditi Chauhan, who plays for English side West Ham United Ladies as a goalkeeper, is facing deportation as she cannot renew her visa due to rules and regulations of the Football Association (FA). Aditi, 22, made history by becoming the first woman from the Indian national team to play in the English League four months ago but now may have to head back to India due to visa problems, The Telegraph reported on Friday. Aditi came to Britain last year on a student visa to pursue Master's degree in sports management from Loughborough University. During her course, she started giving trials with clubs in the women's leagues like Millwall Lionesses, a second division club. However, she could not join the club due to the FA rules. According to the rules of the FA -- English football's governing body -- a player on a student visa cannot join a club in

the top two tiers of women's football. After this, she signed a one-year deal with third division team, West Ham United Ladies. Her student visa is now expiring and the team had planned to sponsor her for a work visa. But Aditi, however, cannot apply for a work visa through the club because West Ham are in the third tier and classed as semi-professional. "There is nothing to do but laugh at it," Aditi said. "I was not allowed to play in the first or second division at first, but now I'm not allowed to play in any divisions but those. It's just ridiculous and stupid," she added. She doubts if a male footballer faces any such problem. "The men's clubs have more money and they can afford to sponsor visas. I don't think they have problems like this, but for women footballers, it's just a bit more difficult. I've never heard of a male footballer in my situation," she noted.

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