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To forget one’s purpose is the commonest form of stupidity — Friedrich Nietzsche I dream of Japan! A documentary explores the craze for Japanese anime in Nagaland

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Hoping for peace and respectful co-existence Morung Express News Dimapur | September 11

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An aerial view shows a parking lot and the Joso municipal government building flooded by the Kinugawa river, caused by typhoon Etau in Joso, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan, September 11, 2015. Houses were crushed or swept away on Friday as more rivers burst their banks, leaving at least 23 people missing and forcing more than 100,000 to flee. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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one fGn cadre killed in shootout with Assam Rifles Morung Express News Dimapur | September 11

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One man, reportedly a cadre of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) was killed in a shootout with security forces in Tuensang on September 11. The incident occurred at KT colony at around 3:00 pm, about a Prisoners from the NE states are demanding com- kilometre away from Tuensang Police Station. plete freedom. A press note from the AR informed that the 23 Assam Rifles personnel were carrying out road opening task from Tuensang to NAP Camp for movement of their vehicle convoy, when the incident occurred. As the leading soldiers reached the area of ‘road bend’ near KT Colony, Tuensang, they were fired upon from inside a house, the AR said. “The

12 Hour Assam bandh today from 5:00am to 5:00pm called by 9 Assam based student bodies

Power shutdown in Dimapur today

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DIMAPUR , SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Dimapur Electrical Division of the state Power Department today informed that there will be power shutdown on September 12 from 6:00am to 12:00am at Bank Colony, Rajbari, Super Market, Railway Colony, Nagarjan and its adjoining areas. A press note from the Executive Engineer informed this has been necessitated due to maintenance of the 11 KV line.

Ao Senden opposes Gaidinliu Museum

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M O KO KC H U N G, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The Ao Senden today said it is “totally dismayed” over the Nagaland state government’s initiative to construct the Gaidinliu Museum-cumLibrary hall in Kohima. The Ao Senden, through a press note, observed that “there is no any remarkable contribution by Rani Gaidinliu towards the Naga society/ history that the Government of Nagaland has to an extent made a decision to construct her memorabilia which is a direct challenge to the Naga people.” Expressing protest over the government’s move, it further termed the state government’s actions as a “misadventure.”

leading soldier immediately fired back which resulted in the neutralisation of one underground cadre. Further search of the house resulted in the apprehension of one more underground cadre and several civilians,” claimed the AR. The deceased cadre has been was identified as one Sergeant Chaangpishi Chang of the FGN. The apprehended cadre was identified as one Captain Piameren Chang of the FGN. “Further questioning revealed that the group of underground cadres had come to the house to have illicit liquor and on seeing the Assam Rifles soldier they panicked and fired two rounds from their pistols. Two of the underground cadres who had

fired managed to escape from the area,” the AR said. In addition, seven more persons were apprehended from the “liquor joint,” and handed over to the police. A police party under the Addl SP of Tuensang reached the spot of the incident where the apprehended persons and recoveries were handed over to the party in situ. The Assam Rifles while terming the incident as “unfortunate” has appealed to all groups under ceasefire agreement to “dissuade their cadres from roaming in the public with unauthorised weapons.” The Tuensang Police meanwhile said that it was in the process of verifying the credentials of the detained suspects.

In the backdrop of the August 3 Framework Agreement signed between Government of India (GoI) and NSCN (IM), non-Naga communities residing in Nagaland have voiced aspiration that their birth rights are not compromised in the event of a final solution on the Indo-Naga issue. Many non-Naga families in Nagaland state have history dating back to the pre-Independence days and before Statehood in Nagaland. Many have embraced Nagaland, particularly the commercial hub Dimapur as their ‘native’ home. While welcoming the dawning of peaceful days, sections of the non-Naga communities are also apprehensive and unsure over the ‘changes’ it may usher in to affect their present existence. Ajay Sethi, a social entrepreneur and founder/ director of NIIT, Dimapur is optimistic that with the Framework Agreement, differences would be minimized and hostility reduced and at the same time ushers in positive changes and positive attitude. He is also hopeful that the non-Naga settlers who have made their home in Nagaland would be allowed to dwell peacefully and as equal humans in the event of change. “What changes in the norms through the final solution of the Accord; allow us to live peacefully while respecting our cultural, religious and social rights,” he expressed. Sethi is one amongst the fifth generations of Jain community who have made Nagaland its home, ever since their great

Our rights should not be compromised in the event of a solution to the Naga issue: Non-Naga communities

grandfather landed here 135 years ago. There were hardly 15 houses when they first landed in Dimapur, Sethi recalled. With generations of existence in Nagaland, Sethi said they (Jains) now consider themselves as foreigners in their native Rajasthan- “We are foreigners in Rajasthan, our native place. Our home, our stability is here in Nagaland. We have invested everything - be it in schools, colleges, businesses, hospitals.” The Marwari community has around 400 families with a population of 2000. Like Sethi, Dimapur Bengali Samaj president, KK Paul fervently hopes that Naga leaders will not forget the non-Naga communities residing in Nagaland and their fundamental rights protected. “Whatever Agreement is reached between the Government of India and the Naga political group (s), as citizens of Nagaland, we feel we should be given our birth rights, at least in Dimapur,” said Paul, an advocate. In 1948, during the partition of East Pakistan, his father had ventured into Assam and then to Nagaland where he built his home. According to Paul, there are currently approximate 50,000 Bengali Hindus in Nagaland. “I tell you, 99.9% of us, non-Nagas, who were born and brought up in Nagaland don’t want to leave. We don’t want to go back. We

want to stay and die here,” Paul articulated. He also suggested that there should be some kind of reservation for the non Naga communities living in Nagaland, at least in the higher education sector. Paul said whatever solution is reached; it should be a ‘one-time’ solution so that all people can finally live in peace. Uncertainty over the Framework Agreement is creating confusion for investors in the business sector, said A Rahman, working president of Muslim Council Dimapur. He said there are confusions on what it would mean for the non Nagas, particularly for those in the business sector. “We, non-Nagas residing in Nagaland are the voice for those outside. There is confusion and concern over what the Accord would mean for the non-Naga communities. Yet we are unable to provide any answers,” Rahman stated. And due to uncertainty, Rahman claimed that investors from outside are showing reluctance to invest in business in Nagaland. “This may definitely affect the economy of the State,” he said while voicing concern. Rahman is, however, confident that when time comes, Nagas would recognize the early settlers from the non-Naga community and make provisions for them. “We are hoping for the best. As non-Naga indigenous inhabitants, we assume Nagaland as our home, out State,” Rahman

stated. For the Gurkhas, the Peace Accord has raised the question of survival for their younger generation who do not want to go back to their native place nor do they enjoy indigenous rights of Nagaland. There are around 1.5 lakh Indian and Nepal Gorkha people who have made their home in Nagaland. “It’s a question of survival for the Gorkhas of Nagaland and we are hoping that some rights are afforded to us after a final solution to the Indo-Naga issue is reached,” expressed Dimapur Gorkha Union chairman Kumar Subba. Gorkhas are one of the oldest non-Naga settlers in Nagaland. Subba said the Gorkha community would hopefully press for employment facilities/reservations for the younger generation. “We ask that our community is recommended to the Mandal Commission for inclusion in the OBC status as we have been continuously demanding from the Nagaland government, the chairman stated.” The Gorkha community residing in Nagaland is also asking for provision of postmatric stipend to students. According to the chairman, nearly 200 years of coexistence with the Nagas have made the Gorkhas consider themselves as ‘Naga Gorkhas.’ He also pointed out that the Gorkhas have supported the Nagas in their struggle for self determination since the beginning. Till today, Naga brothers have not discriminated us in any way; on our part, we have remained loyal to our Naga brothers in their cause, and we would like to continue existing in the same manner,” Subba said.

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High BP, bad diet leading cause of death AcAUt to go ahead with

WASHINGTON/SyDNEy, SEPTEMBER 11 (IANS): Poor dietary habits and high blood pressure have replaced child and maternal malnutrition, unsafe water, sanitation and lack of hand washing as leading risks for death globally, a significant study has revealed. After look-

ing at 79 risk factors for death in 188 countries between 1990 and 2013, the team from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), University of Washington and University of Melbourne found that there has been a profound change in risk factors for death.

“There is great potential to improve health by avoiding certain risks like smoking and poor diet as well as tackling environmental risks like air pollution,” said IHME director Dr Christopher Murray. A wide range of avoidable risk factors to health - ranging from air pollution to poor diets to

unsafe water - account for a growing number of deaths and a significant amount of disease burden. The new risk factors contributed to almost 31 million deaths worldwide in 2013, up from 25 million deaths in 1990, revealed the 25-year study of global burden of disease data.

Scientists unravel new human species in detail

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, SEPTEMBER 11 (IANS): As the world woke up to welcome a new member of the human species on Friday, scientists kept working in the wee hours to uncover more about Homo naledi -- a broad-chested fellow who walked upright and had a face with a smile that was probably more human than ape-like years ago. Apart from a tiny brain, hunched shoulders and thin limbs, it also had powerful hands which means it was also a good climber and built for long-distance walking. Fully grown, it stood about five feet tall and weighed about 45 kg. “The fossils, which are yet to be dated, laid in a chamber about 90 meters from the cave entrance, accessible only through a chute so narrow that a special team of very slender individuals was needed to retrieve them,” said researchers from University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Consisting of more than 1,550 fossil elements, the discovery is the single largest fossil hominin find yet made on the continent of Africa. The initial discovery was made in

2013 in a cave known as Rising Star in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, some 50 kms northwest of Johannesburg by Wits University scientists and volunteer cavers. The fossils -- which consist of infants, children, adults and elderly individuals -- were found in a room deep underground that the team named the Dinaledi Chamber or “Chamber of Stars”. So far, the team has recovered parts of at least 15 individuals of the same species, a small fraction of the fossils believed to remain in the chamber. “With almost every bone in the body represented multiple times, Homo naledi is already practically the best-known fossil member of our lineage,” said Lee Berger, research professor in the evolutionary studies institute at Wits. H naledi was named after the Rising Star cave -- “naledi” means “star” in Sesotho, a South African language. “Overall, Homo naledi looks like one of the most primitive members of our genus, but it also has some surprisingly human-like features, enough to warrant placing it in the genus Homo,” noted John Hawks from University of Wisconsin-Mad-

ison in the US. H naledi had a tiny brain, about the size of an average orange (about 500 cubic centimeters), perched atop a very slender body H. naledi’s teeth are described as similar to those of the earliestknown members of our genus, such as Homo habilis, as are most features of the skull. The shoulders, however, are more similar to those of apes. The hands suggest tool-using capabilities. “Surprisingly, H. naledi has extremely curved fingers, more curved than almost any other species of early hominin, which clearly demonstrates climbing capabilities,” added Dr Tracy Kivell from University of Kent. This contrasts with the feet of H naledi, which are “virtually indistinguishable from those of modern humans,” pointed out Dr William Harcourt-Smith of Lehman College from City University of New York who led the study of H. naledi’s feet. Perhaps most remarkably, the context of the find has led the researchers to conclude that this primitive-looking hominin may have practiced a form of behaviour previously thought to be unique to humans.

‘common Platform’ today Morung Express News Dimapur | September 11

Despite opposition from apex civil organizations including Naga Hoho, the Action Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) today disclosed that it would go ahead with the proposed ‘common platform’ on Nagas’ ‘opinion for peaceful settlement’ of the Naga political problem. The common platform scheduled on September 12 at DDSC Stadium will seek to “address and clear confusions” on the recently signed “Framework Agreement” signed between the NSCN (IM) and Government of India and which is shrouded in secrecy. “The framework agreement is a very serious matter that has to do with our future but nobody knows what the agreement is all about except the NSCN (IM) and Government of India. It is necessary for intellectuals and public to question what the agreement is all about before blindly endorsing it,” said Khekiye K Sema, consultative member ACAUT at a press conference here at Anaki building. Sema said the common platform would provide an opportunity for the public to listen to opinions on the Framework Agreement, raise questions and explore options in order to back up the Naga peace process. He said the initiative of ACAUT has been misinterpreted by many apex civil organizations including the Naga Hoho as being opposed to the Framework Agreement and further disclosed that some members of ACAUT were even “threatened” not to hold the proposed platform. Clarifying that ACAUT was neither “for” nor “against” the Framework Agreement, Sema however questioned the manner in

which the Government of Nagaland manipulated and made the tribal organizations to endorse a “pre-conceived resolution” supporting the agreement. Likewise, the NSCN (IM) in its consultations with tribal hohos and civil societies, he said. “Is that a legitimate endorsement because none of the hohos were given the contents of the agreement?” Sema asked. On ACAUT’s involvement in the Naga peace process, Sema said resolution 3 of the October 31, 2013, rally mentioned that ACAUT would use its offices to urge for expedition of the Naga issue. He said ACAUT is equally concerned that any agreement should bring permanent solution to the Naga issue and therefore all Naga Political Groups (NPGs) should be taken on board. Sema said ACAUT is of the view that a “violent aftermath” would follow if other NPGs sidelined. “We are trying desperately to understand why there is so much of secrecy about the framework agreement... we don’t appreciate the general public being kept in the dark. How do we endorse something that we do not know anything about?” Sema asked. On Naga Hoho’s opposition, he said the Naga Hoho is of the view that Nagas must not think but follow blindly. “But ACAUT thinks that Nagas must think and we prefer to think,” he added. ACAUT member Joel Nillo said that initially all Naga political groups were invited to take part in the common platform but they declined. Panelists of the common platform include Niketu Iralu, Rev. Dr. Tuisam Shishak, Rev. Dr. VK Nuh, Dr. Visier Sanyu, Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakro, Khekiye K Sema and the NBCC.

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NAGALAND

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Hemant Gaba’s ‘Japan in Nagaland’ is centred on a cosfest in Kohima

I dream of Japan!

A documentary explores the craze for Japanese anime in Nagaland Nandini Ramnath

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t is exactly like the title suggests. Hemant Gaba’s Japan in Nagaland is about a slice of Japanese culture that is being relished in the North Eastern Indian state. Gaba follows a group of devotees of Japanese animation, or anime, who are members of the Facebook group Nagaland Anime Junkies. In July last year, they held the second edition of an anime-themed cosfest, or costume playing festival, in the state capital of Kohima. Hundreds of adolescents and young adults congregated in Kohima dressed as their favourite anime characters. They came from far and wide: among the characters featured in the documentary is a pair of sisters who have travelled from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, dressed as Sasha Braus and Hange Zoe from the cartoon series Attack on Titan. Cosplayers take their role playing

very seriously, as is evident from the efforts of the sisters Jenny and Juno. Jenny has designed her own costume, while Juno has fashioned her armour out of cartons and Cellotape. Japan in Nagaland is among the films produced by the Public Service Broadcasting Trust that will be screened at the Open Frame festival in Delhi from September 15-22. Gaba captures the preparations and asks participants about the reasons for their love for anime, which extends to a love for all things Japanese (some of them wistfully speak to being able to visit the Far Eastern nation some day). “I have always been fascinated by the North East,” said Gaba, who lives in Delhi. “My friend Smita Varma, who works with the Telegraph newspaper had done an article on the Facebook group, and this article and her research became the basis of my pitch to PSBT.” The 35-year-old filmmaker, who made the indie Shuttlecock Boys

DC Mon inform arms license holders

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moN, September 11 (Dipr): The district administration Mon has informed and reminded all the Arm License holders under Mon district to submit their arms licenses for generation of Unique Identification Number (UIN) under the ongoing National Database of Arms License (NDAL) without which no arms license shall be considered as valid with effect from 1st October 2015. Further all the multiple Arms license holders under a single name are required to get his/her existing licenses consolidate under a single license and get the endorsement of the firearms on the new license under his/her

UIN by making an application to the concerned licensing authority on or before the September 30. All the multiple arms license holders are directed to deposit their arms license to DC office Mon with an application for consolidation of multiple arms into a single license and get the endorsement of the firearms on the new license under a single Unique Identification Number (UIN). Failure to comply with this directive shall render the arms license in-valid with effect from 1st Oct. 2015. For further details contact arms branch DC Office, Mon.

First Death anniversary

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Late P. Deo Solo

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near: Thank you for loving and sharing; For giving and for caring. We bless the hours we had with you, God bless you and keep you, until we meet again. In our hearts -Wife & Children

in 2011, spent 12 days in Kohima in July, where strange scenes of identity politics and a typically self-contained youth culture unfold. He records the tremendous efforts of the anime organisers who work days and nights, order merchandise from Japan, and build props inspired by famous anime characters. Gaba also interviews local artist Thej Yhome, who is working on a comic in the Japanese style known as manga. The filmmaker asks the questions that arise from the prospect of Naga youth yearning for an imported art form: Do they feel closer to the Far East than to the Indian mainland? There are several explanations rather than one. A local entrepreneur and cultural promoter says that there are very few leisure opportunities for young people – there are no parks, lounges, bars or discotheques – and thus a virtual group becomes a way for them to meet in the real world. Himato Zhimomi, the state gov-

ernment’s commissioner and secretary of tourism, art and culture, explained that dances and cultural festivals have historically provided avenues for self expression for the young, adding that “the colonial encounter and missionary practices made them seem inferior”. Zhimomi, perhaps mindful of the repercussions of admitting that Naga youth aren't exactly enamored of modes of Indian mainstream entertainment, especially Hindi cinema, rejects the idea of reading too much into the anime craze and the popularity of Korean television series and movies in the region. Gaba too doesn’t delve into this

fondness for Eastern popular cultural forms in a state that has always had a tense and distrustful relationship with the Indian mainland. One wonders what older people with memories of the failed Japanese offensive into Kohima in 1944 during the Second World War will make of their young ones yearning to build connections with their would-be conquerors. It is left to viewers to make what they will of the thoughts and feelings of the young Naga men and women interviewed for the documentary. One of them admits that a similarity in appearance with people from East

Asia might play a role in establishing the popularity of Korean and Japanese imports. Another praises the themes explored by anime, declaring, “Artistically it is awesome and Bollywood can never reach that level in terms of creativity. Not even Hollywood has.” Zhimomi predicts that Chinese films will be the next new craze in Nagaland. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Anime Junkies held the third edition of the cosfest this July. The rest of India might sway to the beats of Bollywood, but in this corner of the nation, a faraway style of animation works just fine.

Students Spiritual Conference underway in Mkg

moKoKchuNg, September 11 (Dipr): A three-day Students Spiritual Conference is under way at Mokokchung Town Hall from September 11 under the theme “Save Generation” where thousands of students in their respective school uniforms are actively taking part. Ao Students Conference, All Nagaland Private School Association Mokokchung unit and wellwishers, jointly organized it. The conference, first of kind in Mokokchung town, aims to build a clean future generation by conditioning the students with spiritual mindset to enable

Minister for School Education, Yitachu addresses the Students Spiritual Conference at Mokokchung Town Hall on September 11. (DIPR Photo)

them to face their future. Minister for School Education, Yitachu, graced the inaugural function. In

his speech Yitachu gave a clarion call to the student community rise up to the occasion to make “our so-

Girls emerge winners of Kohima District Level Science Seminar Kohima, September 11 (mexN): Two girl students from schools in Kohima, Thinuosenuo Mepfhü-o, Class-9 of Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima and Ankita Kumari, Class-9 of Mount Sinai Higher Secondary School, Kohima were placed first and second respectively in the Kohima District Level Science Seminar – 2015. The seminar was held on the topic ‘Harnessing Light: Possibilities & Challenges.’ The winners emerged successful fulfilling the rules and regulations laid down by the National Science Museums, Ministry of Culture Government of India to represent the district at the State Level Science Seminar 2015 to be held on Wednesday September 23 at Rüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School Kohima. The Kohima District Level Science Seminar held at Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima on September 10. Student competitors from various schools within Kohima from the level of Classes 8 to 10 participated in the seminar, which was organised by the District Education Officer, Kohima. Kaitunchap Newmai, JEO,

District Education Office, Kohima chaired the programme. The jurists in the Panel of Judges were Dr. Limatemjen, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and Daniel Thong, Lecturer, SCERT. K. Mary Dzüvichü, DEO Kohima after sharing words of encouragement and guidance to the students to live life wisely and make good progress in life to become excellent citizens of the society gave away cash awards and certificates to the prizes winners. A press note stated that the prizewinners, besides the two girls who secured the prestigious first and second positions respectively included Moamanen Jamir, Class-9 of Fernwood School in the third place. The students of Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima earlier in the opening session presented the welcome song. Officials from the establishments of the Directorate of School Education, Nagaland; the District Education Office, Kohima; the Sub-Divisional Education Office, Kohima; and hosts of teachers and students from participant schools attended the programme.

ciety” corruption free society. He insisted that truth is the only foundation for “human existence” and

“relationship with God”. Referring to social evils such as HIV/AIDS, tribalism, corruption which

erode the existence of the harmony of mankind, the minister appealed to the participants to set free themselves from the “bondage and slavery” of such evils. Rev. Ketou Teunuo, Rev. Moa Longchari, Rev, Dirang Lungalang, Akok Walling, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongen, Chujang will be the main speakers of the conference. During the threeday conference a separate Teachers & Parents seminar will be held at Lotha Baptist Church Mokokchung where Pheluopfhelie Kesiezie and Akok Walling will be the resource persons.

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Students present welcome song during the inauguration of their school building on Friday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News similarly, the success of a school take care of the school as their own. Dimapur | September 11

“Teaching is not simply a profession but a mission to transform dreams into reality,” said S. Atomi Swu SDEO Dimapur during the inauguration of Government Primary School building, Kevijau in Dimapur on Friday. He said other departments do not transform lives but the department of education through the teachers play an active role in transforming the dreams and aims of the students into reality. Likening the teachers to actors and actresses upon whom the success of a film depends, Atomi said,

in providing quality education depended on the teachers. He urged them to be sincere and dedicated in their mission of transforming lives of the students. Stating that communitisation of education in the state has been misunderstood by many, Atomi was critical of those School Management Committees (SMCs) which take it as an opportunity to make money or exercise undue authority and control over the school and its staff. He cited instances of manipulation in mid day meal scheme by SMCs instead of helping the school. Atomi urged upon the people to

SMC Chairman, D. Cajetan Mahung in his speech said that the school was started in 2012 with about 40-50 students. With insufficient classrooms, the Kevijau Village Council (KVC) Hall has been converted into cubicle classrooms and yet the school still needs four more rooms, he said. Cajetan appealed the government to look into the basic needs of the school. He also thanked the KVC for facilitating well wishers to donate benches and other furniture to the school. The programme was attended by students, teachers, KVC members and well wishers.

Nagaland Rural Bank organises financial literacy camp

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Organized by Survival Nagaland to encourage and promote local vendors/ entrepreneurs

moKoKchuNg, September 11 (mexN): Nagaland Rural Bank, Mokokchung Branch supported under FIF NABARD organised a Financial Literacy Camp at Community Hall, Mongsenyimti village on September 8. The programme was Chaired by Akhayii Komou, Branch Manager NRB Mokokchung Branch. The programme began with an invocation by Sashi Pastor Mongsenyimti Baptist Church. Imsunaro, APM NABARD highlighted the importance and objectives of FLC, Banking Relationship, Subsidy Schemes and forma-

tion of Joint Liability Group. NRB Official Chubakumla highlighted about Regional Rural Banks, the benefits of different social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY, PMJDY, Saving Accounts and the concept of micro-credit linkage through SHG and JLG. The Branch Manager highlighted and sensitized the rural farmers and educated them about various banking activities and credit facilities available in the bank. Imnakumzuk Village Council Chairman welcomed and thanked the Bank Officials from NRB and NABARD for organising the camp.

Nagaland Rural Bank, Mokokchung Branch officials with the participants of the Financial Literacy Camp held at Community Hall, Mongsenyimti village on September 8.

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NORTH-EAST

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One enclave in limbo as India & Bangladesh continue exchanges AgArtAlA, September 11 (IANS): India gave away to Bangladesh 110 of the 111 enclaves and received 51 enclaves in return at midnight on July 31, but one enclave - Tripura's Muhurichar - remains to be decided. As part of the implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement of 1974 and its 2011 Protocol, India was scheduled to give away to Bangladesh 17,160 acres, covering 111 enclaves and in return India received 7,110 acres comprising 51 enclaves. On the intervening night of July 31 and August 1, around 52,000 inhabitants of 162 enclaves in Bangladesh and India got the taste of freedom for the first time in 68 years, officially becoming citizens of either of the two nations. Of the 162 enclaves, two -- southern Tripura's Muhurichar scheduled to go to Bangladesh and northern Tripura's Chandannagar

-- were projected to remain with India. "There is no problem over Chandannagar. But as the Survey of India along with its Bangladeshi counterpart unilaterally demarcated the 'Muhurichar' without any consultation and contact with the Tripura government, the area has remained undecided so far," Tripura's revenue and PWD minister Badal Choudhury told IANS. He said : "An inconclusive meeting was held in Dhaka last month and another meeting would be held in New Delhi soon to resolve the dispute of 'Muhurichar' amicably." Around 300 families have been living in the Chandannagar enclave for more than 125 years while 57 Indian farmers

Our Correspondent Imphal | September 11

The Government of India’s interlocutor for the Naga Peace talks, RN Ravi left Imphal for New Delhi on Friday morning as he winded up a two-day visit to the Manipur capital. It is learnt that the interlocutor explicated the implications of the Framework Agreement on the territorial integrity of Manipur during the separate meetings with the Manipur CM, Okram Ibobi and leaders of United Committee Manipur (UCM) and All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO). Leaders of United Naga Council (UNC) also called on Ravi yesterday. People of Manipur and social organizations, particularly in the valley districts, and the Manipur Government, are apprehensive that any peace deal with the NSCN (IM) could threaten the territory of the state. On his arrival at Imphal Tulihal International Airport yesterday, Ravi told reporters that “peace has to be for everyone.” He did not make any comment to reporters on the Framework Agreement before leaving the state capital today. But sources said that RN Ravi assured that interest of all stakeholders would be taken on board in the final agreement and that the accord would not disturb territory of any neighbouring states. Women vendors meanwhile called a 24-hour Khwairamband Keithel bandh to protest the visit by RN Ravi. Imphal’s main market remained shut today due to the strike that began last midnight. They demanded Ravi and the Centre to disclose the contents of the Framework Agreement to the people. The women vendors also condemned the Government of India for sidestepping the concern of the Manipur Government in the signing of the agreement.

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assured the Tripura chief secretary that "MEA would not take any steps that are at variance with the provision contained in the LBA 1974 and 2011 Protocol." Choudhury said: "Of the 63 acres Muhurichar a re a, w e have no objection to give 36 acres of land to Bangladesh after conducting a perfect demarcation of the areas." According to the PWD minister, there are three separate cremation grounds of three religious communities existing in the Muhurichar area for several decades. "The real tussle between India and the then East Pakistan over the Muhurichar area was started from early 1965. For many years, Army soldiers of the then East Pakistan

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have been cultivating in the 'Muhurichar' areas decades before creation of Bangladesh in 1971. The recent sixth Bangladesh-India Joint Boundary Working Group meeting in Dhaka decided that the

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I, Shri. Bishnu Prasad S/o Lt. Shashidar Padya aged about 59 Years permanent residence of village Sangkar Pokhari, Arupata District Parbat, P.O Kusma, Nepal do hereby solemnly affirms, state and declare on oath as under:1. That I am presently residing at Jotsoma Village, Science College Area Kohima district, Nagaland. 2. That t am serving as Jugali Grade-IV service under the establishment of EE PWD (H) Central Div. Kohima. 3. That at the time of appointment in service, inadvertently and by oversight my name has been entered as Shri. Padam Bahadur and also my father’s name has been entered as Lt. Harka Bahadur which is but a household common name. 4. That my official birth name is Bishnu Prasad Padya and my father`s official name is Shashidar Padya. 5. That the names Padam Bahadur and Bishnu Prasad Padya refer to same and the same person i.e myself Authenticated by NOTARY PUBLIC

two countries would once again conduct joint survey in the 63 acres Muhurichar area to resolve the deadlock. In the meeting, Indian side was led by Ministry of External Affairs's joint secretary Sripriya Ranganathan and Bangladesh team was headed by home affairs ministry's additional secretary (Political) Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem. Ranganathan, in a letter

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The Phesama Village Council through this column would like to express our profound gratitude to every VIP & VVIP, individual, organization, council, church, volunteer, Students, media fraternity and government agencies for shouldering together the inconceivable catastrophic landslide at Phesama. We are indeed overwhelmed and humbled by the goodness of your heart. Your unceasing prayers, materials, financials, physical and moral support will go a long way in sustaining of this village. We fervently pray that God Almighty bless You all abundantly. THANK YOU! Contributions from individuals, Organisations and Government agencies are enlisted below:VIP & VVIPs Sl.No NAME 1. Shri. P.B Acharya Honorable Governor of Nagaland 2. Shri. Neiphi-u Rio Honorable MP 3. Shri. T.R Zeliang Honorable Chief Minister of Nagaland 4. Shri. Vikho-o Yhoshϋ MLA 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

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INDIVIDUALs:1. Mr. Vilele Khamo 1st CL. Contractor 50 Qtls Rice with Rs. 5,00,000.00 2. Er. Neikho-o Zhasa Rs. 5,000.00 3. Mrs.Yazono Sothu Rs. 1,000.00 4. Mr. & Mrs. Khrieto Sahu Rs. 5,000.00 5. Mr. Tebϋl Neikha Rs. 2,000.00 6. Er. Akho zhϋtso Rs. 10,000.00 7. Mr. Vitsule motonyϋ Rs. 5,000.00 8. Mr. Kosapale & Kuose-o Soletsu Rs. 10,000.00 9. Mr. Seyiekhrietuo Chedema Rs. 1,000.00 10. Mrs. Chϋno Jakha Rs.1,500.00 11. Mr. Neiko Zashϋmo Rs. 2,000.00 12. Mr. Kolo Mero Rs. 5,000.00 13. Mrs. Helena Manipur Rs. 500.00 14. Mr. Neilekho Zϋtso Rs. 5,000.00 15. Mr. Beizo Motonyϋ Rs. 5,000.00 16. Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino Rs.10,000.00 17. Dr. Wrenpeni Mero Rs. 1,000.00 18. Mr. Lhoupulie Kuotsu Rs. 5,000.00 19. Mr. K. Thozo Sophie Rs. 2,000.00 20. Mr. Viketol Sakhrie Rs. 20,000.00 21. Past. Vimezhol Viswema Rs. 1,000.00 22. Mr. Ketsodil Neikha Rs. 3,000.00 23. Mr. Pelhoureo Sorhie Rs. 1,000.00 24. Mrs. Rosenle Kath Rs. 10,000.00 25. Mr. Joy Singh Kigwema Rs. 1,000.00 26. Mr. Ganesan Fernwood School Rs. 7,100.00 Kohima 27. Mr. Vikerϋlie UBI Lhousa Rs. 1,000.00 28. Mr. Neitho-o Kense Rs. 2,000.00 29. Mr. Richard Belho & Team Rs. 20,000.00 30. Mr. Vilepral (Aja) Khuzama Rs. 10,000.00 31. Mrs & Er. Kevisekho Kruse Rs. 20,000.00 32. Mr. Vikho Motonyϋ Rs. 5,000.00 33. Mr. Zeneikuole Tacϋ Rs. 5,000.00 34. Mr. P Ajung (Sr.Treasury Officer) Rs. 10,000.00 35. Mr. John Kath Kohima Rs. 10,000.00 36. Er. Dzϋvichϋto Khale Rs. 5,000.00 37. T. Gyanchandra Singh Rs. 1,500.00 38. Mr. Vikhozol Kraho Rs. 1,000.00 39. Angel, Eben and Jaja Theϋnuo Rs. 1,250.00 40. Mr. Khokhrie Neihu Rs.1,100.00 41. Dr. Kedovizo Visa Rs. 5,000.00 42. Dr. Laso Meze & Family Rs. 10,000.00 43. Mr. James Asoso Rs. 1,000.00 44. Mrs & Mr. Akhrie Yhome Rs. 5,000.00 45. Mr. Rϋkravilie Chedema Rs. 4,000.00 46. Mrs. Bino Newmai Rs. 2,000.00 47. Mr. Joshua Newmai Rs. 1,000.00 48. Mr. Kedozolie Rϋsoma Rs. 1,000.00 49. Mr. Tuolie Seleyi Rs. 10,000.00 50. Mr. Neizulo Therie Rs. 20,000.00 51. Mr. Bizo Jail Colony Kma Rs. 1,500.00 52. Mr. Neise Tachϋ Rs. 5,000.00 53. Mr. Khrieselie Lhoushe Rs. 2,000.00 54. Mr. Thepfϋnei-u Khonoma Rs. 5,000.00 55. Mr. Beto Yhoshϋ Rs. 2,000.00 56. Mr. Kedoneikho Nagi Tsiepama Rs.1,000.00 57. Mr. Dozhϋhϋ Tunyi Rs. 1,000.00 58. Mr. Puram (AIR Kohima) Rs. 1,000.00 59. Mr. K. Zade Pusa Rs. 1,000.00 60. Mr. Rokohol Kechϋ Rs. 10,000.00 61. Mrs. & Mr. Vitsϋtho Rice 4 bags 62. Mr. James Kuotsu Chicken 150 kgs 63. Mr.Zovolie Kigwe 70 cartoons Mineral Water 64. Mr. Sezo Whuorie T.Khel Milk, Tea & Sugar 65. Dr.Asalie Khiezhie 200 nos. of sacks, Rs.5,000.00 66. Mr.Vizovolhou Kigwe Rs.2,000.00 67. Er.T.Patton Rs.10,000.00 68. Mrs. Ketsosano viswema Rs. 700.00 69. Mr. Vizade Jua Rs.1,000.00 70. Mr. Zhalezo Zhasa Rs.1,000.00 71. Mrs.Ade Teacher, Jakhama Rs.1,500.00 72. Mr.Peter Rs.1,000.00

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80. Dr.Neino Nagi,Neisale Nakhro,Sasieto Peseyie,Kevineikho Pesieyie & Vikozalie Peseyie 81. Mrs.Krukedoϋ Zashϋmo Milk,Tea leaf & Sugar 82. Mr.Dusanyϋ Keditsu 14 pks. Snacks 83. Mr,Metekhriele Mejura Communication sets ORGANISATIONS,SCHOOLS,COUNCILS AND CHURCHES;1 Phesama VDB Rs. 1,00,000.00 2 Jakhama Village Council Rs. 20,000.00 3 Song-Song Village Authority (Mao Rs. 30,000.00 Gate) 4 Mezoma Village Council Rs. 5,000.00 5 Jotsoma Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 6 Keruphema Council Rs. 10,000.00 7 Chedema Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 8 Rachϋmi Khel Viswema Rs. 10,000.00 9 T. Khel Kohima Village Rs. 1,00,000.00 10 Tsiesema Village Rs. 10,000.00 11 Khonoma Village Rs. 10,000.00 12 Kidima Village Counci Rs. 15,000.00 13 Sechϋ Zubza Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 14 Meriema Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 15 Khuzama Village Council Rs. 8,000.00 16 Khamima Khel Council Kigwema Rs. 30,000.00 17 Kipho-Seca Kigwema Rs. 5,000.00 18 Mima Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 19 Kezoma Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 20 Sechϋma Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 21 Kigwema Village Council Rs. 50,000.00 22 Tama Khel Mima Rs. 10,000.00 23 Sakhaba village Council Rs. 10,000.00 24 Kirha Panchayat Viswema Rs. 40,000.00 25 Jakha Town Council Rs.20,000.00 26 Thekrϋnoma Khel Council Jotsoma Rs. 10,000.00 27 Tholoma Khel, Jotsoma Rs. 20,000.00 28 Pfϋchama Village Council Rs. 35,000.00 29 Seikhama Khel Phesama Rs. 25,000.00 30 Viyiema Khel Council Rs. 10,000.00 31 Makhuma Khel Rs. 50,000.00 32 Makhuma Youth Society Phesama Rs. 10,000.00 33 Phesama Women Society Rs. 10,000.00 34 Semo Khel Khonoma Rs. 31,510.00 35 Chiechama Village Council Rs. 10,000.00 36 Zheri Council Viswema Rs. 30,000.00 37 Merhϋma Khel Khonoma Rs. 10,000.00 38 Khonoma Thevoma Union Rs. 10,000.00 39 Kiwema Mera Rs. 5,000.00 40 SAPO & SABT Rs. 50,000.00 41 Angami Public Organisation Rs. 20,000.00 42 Angami Sports Association Rs. 10,000.00 43 Dzϋvikro Krotho Merama Dimapur Rs. 10,000.00 44 Jakha Town Youth Society Rs. 10,000.00 45 Jakhama Union Kohima Rs. 10,000.00 46 Jotsoma Youth Organisation Rs. 5,000.00 47 Viswema Women Organisation Rs. 10,000.00 48 SAWO Rs.2,000.00 49 AYO Rs.5,000.00 50 SAYO 25 cartoons Mineral Water 51 SASA Milk & Sugar 52 Khonoma Youth Organisation Rs.5,000.00 53 Kohima Youth Organisation Rs.20,000.00 54 Viswema Youth Organisation 20 cartoons Mineral Water &Rs.20,000.00 55 Sakhabama Youth Organisation Rs.5,000.00 56 Kisama Land Owners Union Rs.10,000.00 57 Lerie Youth Organisation Kohima Rs. 69,985.00 58 Kigwema Youth Organisation 20 cartoon Mineral Water 59 Peerless Society New Market Rs. 10,000.00 Kohima 60 Dzϋlhami Welfare Union Kohima Rs. 5,000.00 61 Classic Club Kohima Rs. 30,000.00 62 CRPF Chedema 3 tent shade 63 St.Josephs’ College,Jakhama 6 cartoons Mineral Water 64 Sisterhood Network 12 cartoons Juice & Snacks 65 Fountain Club Kohima Rs. 10,000.00 66 Southern Boogies Jakhama Rs. 10,000.00 67 Zou-o nuo Krotho Rs. 10,000.00 68 Mao Union Kohima Rs. 30,000.00 69 Southern Angami Tata Sumo Union Rs. 5,000.00 70 Project 72 hrs Community Service 20 cartoons Mineral Water 71 HP Petrol Pump Phesama 20 cartoons Mineral Water 72 Upper Agri Colony Council Milk,Tea leaf & Sugar 73 Phesama Gazette Krotho Rs. 10,000.00

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Maruti WagonR Avance special Government to import 1000 edition launched at Rs. 4.30 Lakh tonnes of onion to boost supply New Delhi, September 10 (pti): With retail onion prices staying at elevated levels, the government today decided to import an additional 1,000 tonnes to boost domestic supply and check prices. The Centre also directed the Delhi government and Mother Dairy to continue sale of onions at subsidised rates in the national capital till prices come under control. A decision in this regard was taken at a review meeting chaired by Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today. The secretaries from Food, Consumer Affairs and Agriculture Depart-

ments as well as senior officials from the Delhi government and agencies like Nafed, SFAC and Mother Dairy were present. “In addition to earlier imports, a further import of 1,000 tonnes of onions will be made in coming days to increase domestic availability and stabilise prices,” Paswan told reporters after the meeting. The Centre has already finalised two tenders for import of 2,000 tonnes of onion from China and Egypt. The first shipment of 1,000 tonnes is believed to have landed today and the commodity would be made available in the market by the month-end while

the second shipment is expected first fortnight of the next month. The third tender for import of 1,000 tonnes will be floated by the state-owned MMTC soon. Noting that there has been a positive impact of market intervention by the Delhi government and retailer Mother Dairy in the national capital, Paswan said: “They should continue to procure onions from appropriate channels and supply through their outlets at subsidised rates.” Any difference in the cost for these operations would be reimbursed by the central scheme Prices Stabilisation Fund, he said.

Since last month, the Delhi government has been selling on a daily basis 60 tonnes of onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 30/kg while Mother Dairy is retailing 40 tonnes at Rs 38/ kg, ensuring a total supply of 100 tonnes in Delhi. Paswan also directed officials to keep a close watch on prices and initiate action promptly, if required. The state governments have been asked to take measures to check hoarding and control prices. Fresh kharif onion crop has started hitting mandis in Karnataka, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, improving supply situation to

some extent, said Consumer Affairs Secretary C Vishwanath after the meeting. He also said the department is holding regular meetings with all stakeholders to take stock of the situation and evolve a policy strategy to keep a lid on prices, especially in Delhi. Onion prices, both at retail and wholesale levels, have risen unabated due to shortfall in domestic production. The prices at Lasalgaon, Asia’s biggest wholesale onion market, are ruling as high as Rs 47-48 per kg while on the retail front, it has increased up to Rs 6070 per kg across the country.

New Delhi, September 11 (NDtV Auto): With the festive season around the corner, Maruti Suzuki India has rolled out a limited edition of the WagonR - the ‘Avance’. Based on the base LXi trim, the Maruti WagonR Avance will be sold for a period of three months. The limited edition gets several new features such as double din stereo with Bluetooth, dual-tone dashboard with new beige colour, rear power windows and premium seat fabric. The WagonR Avance also gets some cosmetic changes on the outside including body graphics, central locking with keyless entry & security alarm, roof rail in new gunmetal colour, and rear spoiler. Since it’s just a limited edition, it receives no mechanical updates. It continues to feature the same 998cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine that is good for 67bhp and 90Nm. Vinay Pant, Head of Marketing, Maruti Suzuki

India said, “In celebration of the festive season we are happy to introduce WagonR Avance with a host of smart new features. WagonR Avance is a blend of style and smartness. The new features make it even smarter. We are confident this will help us strengthen the brand.” The Maruti Suzuki WagonR Avance limited edition is available in three colours - Superior white, Glistening Grey and Silky Silver.

Drought dents India gold demand Brazil, India woes threaten tenuous sugar market recovery New Delhi, September 11 (reuterS): Anantha Padmanabhan is offering deep discounts and giving freebies to attract customers to his gold bangle festival in southern India, but he is still struggling to sell in a region where monsoon rains were up to a third below normal. Two straight years of drought in India - for only the fourth time in over a century - have hit gold demand in the world’s No.2 consumer and could cut imports by up to 10 percent in 2015, said Padmanabhan, head of a regional gold federation. Nearly two-thirds of India’s gold demand comes from rural areas where jewellery is a traditional store of wealth for millions who have no access to the formal banking system. The planned launch of a sovereign gold bond that seeks to wean investors away from physical gold would further dent consumption, said Keyur Shah, head of precious metals at retailer Muthoot Pappachan. Imports this year would have fallen well below 2014’s 891.5 tonnes but for weak world prices that are expected to still lure many price-conscious Indians into buying in the October-November peak wedding season, said Padmanabhan and fellow jeweller Nitin Khandelwal from rural Maharashtra. “We started this bangle fes-

miAmi, September 11 (reuterS): Brazil’s credit downgrade and the possibility India will export some 4 million tonnes of sugar could keep the global sugar industry mired in excess supplies, threatening a fragile recovery expected to begin in 2015/16, industry experts said. The possibility that millers in top grower and producer Brazil will continue to pump out large supplies of the sweetener at low prices may grow if the real continues its slide after Standard & Poor’s cut Brazil’s sovereign credit to “junk” status, analysts and traders said at an industry conference on Thursday. That could keep sugar prices pinned at already low levels, especially if Brazil’s real continues its slide to 4 per U.S. dollar, said JonaA saleswoman keeps a gold necklace in a shelve at a showroom in Mumbai on August 13. (REUTERS File Photo)

tival last year to do something different, and it was a big success,” said Padmanabhan, southern region head of the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation. “But it’s very slow this year because of the chain reaction of weak rains. It’s going to be very tough.” Sales at his three stores in Tamil Nadu state are down a quarter and southern India’s sales would drop to 80-85 percent of last year’s levels, he said, although other parts of the country could show some resilience. As well as jewellery, some farmers also invest in gold bars or coins. But K.B. Jadeja, a cotton grower in Gujarat, where rains have been 32% below average in some areas, said he

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“While the device’s contact to the human body will offer invaluable insights into human health and context, it will also make way for deeper violation into human privacy,” Choudhury said. His project called Motion Leaks through Smartwatch Sensors (MoLe) has privacy implications. An app that is camouflaged as a pedometer, for example, could gather data from emails, search queries and other confidential documents. “The core challenge is in characterising what can or cannot be inferred from sensor data and the MoLe project is one example along this direction,” he added.

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tic prices, are beginning to feel the effects of the currency dynamics, said Michael Levitz, managing director at ED&F Man, one of the world’s largest sugar merchants. Government policies too have called into question how quickly the world will work through inventories, particularly as India considers a measure that will require mills to export sugar to help local farmers. The projected world supply deficit could be “wiped out if we push out 4 million tonnes” of exports, said Kiran Wadhwana of brokerage Comdex India Ltd in New Delhi during a presentation at Thursday’s conference. Wadhwana estimated total production in India, which has shifted to a net exporter in recent years, down year-over-year at about 27 million tonnes.

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and his fellow farmers were not looking to buy any gold this year. “Only half of my 200 acres is irrigated,” Jadeja said by phone as he travelled to buy a water pump for the other half. “We’re spending so much on diesel and other things to pump up water. In any case, I like to buy land instead of volatile gold.” The other threat to gold imports is India’s move to mobilise idle metal stored in households. A government official said banks could pay higherthan-expected interest of 2.5 percent on gold deposited in the scheme. The deposited gold would be auctioned, used to replenish the central bank’s reserves or be lent to jewellers, and could cut imports by 20 tonnes annually.

than Kingsman, a long-time sugar industry consultant. “It’s going to be very tough for other producers,” he said. The real has fallen to a 13-year low of 3.9 per U.S. dollar. The devaluation of the real has reined in costs of production for Brazil’s millers and kept sugar prices traded in the local currency relatively steady, even as world raw sugar prices touched a 7-year low of 10.13 cents per pound last month. That has kept Brazil’s debt-ridden milling industry crushing hefty amounts of cane into sugar and ethanol, prompting sugar industry experts to defer earlier expectations for when the world will see a supply deficit to the 2015/16 year that begins Oct. 1. Producers in Central America, who have benefited from relatively high domes-

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Relentless operations against Chief Minister, NLA Speaker mourn NSCN (K) will continue: IGAR (N) former minister LJ Toshi Sangtam ZuNheboto, September 11 (mexN): Maj Gen Manvendra Singh Jaswal, Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) has said that “relentless operations” against NSCN (K) will continue; however, if the group comes to terms with Ceasefire agreement with GoI, he is willing to break bread with its top hierarchy. Jaswal said this during his address to the students of Government College in Zunheboto on September 10, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. The IGAR (N), the release said, enlightened the youths and the faculty members about the pivotal role played by the society

in shaping up the young minds and a nation. He also emphasized the importance of imbibing spiritual integrity of being just a Naga by shedding away the tribal differences to make Nagaland a prosperous and peaceful place to live in. An avid reader and prolific writer who has authored four books, Jaswal gave the students insight on development and well being of a society. He stressed on the historical perspective, intelligentsia, rich culture and heritage of the Naga society, the release added. The address was followed up by an interactive session with the students and teachers. The General

also presented the college four books authored by him. T Chandrashekran, Assistant Professor and HOD (English) highlighted the existing educational infrastructure of the only degree college of the district. He also thanked for the various Military Civic Action/ Operation Sadbhavana Projects being undertaken by the Assam Rifles/ Army. Pamphlets on forthcoming Army Recruitment Rally at Kohima and modalities on filling up the Online Registration process were also distributed among the students by the Recruitment Stall placed by 5 Assam Rifles, the release added.

Kohima, September 11 (mexN): Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of LJ Toshi Sangtam, former minister of Nagaland, today at the age of 81. In a condolence message, Zeliang remembered the deceased as a very well known and popular public leader, and one of the political pioneers of the undivided Tuensang district. He served the people of the then Tuensang district in various capacities, such as secretary of Tuensang District People’s Convention; secretary,

Tuensang Peace Meeting; member and vice chairperson of the Tuensang Regional Council, he said. Acknowledging that his death is a great loss to the people of Nagaland as a whole, and the people of Tuensang district in particular, Zeliang extended his condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased. In a separate note, NLA speaker Chotisuh Sazo expressed shock at the sudden demise of LJ Toshi Sangtam, former minister. He is survived by his wife and 4 daughters, Sazo said.

Sazo informed that LJ Toshi Sangtam was born in 1934. He was elected Member of Legislative Assembly in the third assembly from Longkhim-Chare Assembly Constituency as an Independent candidate, but subsequently joined the United Democratic Front. He was appointed Minister for Transport & Communications and Geology & Mining on February 26, 1974. Sazo further offered condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to God to grant them solace and courage.

Medziphema sub divisional coordination meeting held meDZiphema, September 11 (Dipr): The monthly Medziphema Sub-Divisional Coordination meeting under the new ADC Medziphema, Sarah S. Jamir was held at ICAR research complex on Mithun at Jarnapani on September 10. Chairing the meeting, Sarah S Jamir called on all the officers concerned to work with coordination as a family. She pointed out that though Medziphema is only a sub division, the presence

of university like ICAR, CIH, Central Institute of Horticulture, New Airport and the rich fertile soil have been a blessing for the people. The meeting had discussions on the various activities of the departments. It was further decided that in every meeting two departments would be asked to present the respective activities. ICAR gave a presentation on various activities on the ongoing flagship programme undertaken by

it at Thuvopisumi village in Phek district and at Khonoma village in Kohima district. A short video clip on its preservation of Mithun was also presented. The ADC in her closing remark expressed her appreciation on the efforts of preservation of the Mithun and added that such presentation should be shown at a larger level so that the people should have the knowledge on the importance to know how to rear mithun.

MEx FILE Form submission deadline for Spelling Bee Championship extended Kohima, September 11 (mexN): The last date of form submission for the 4th Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2015 has been extended till September 21. The championship is scheduled to be held on September 24 and 25 at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. All the participants have been requested to report at the venue on September 23 before 3.30 pm. Briefings for the Championship will follow. Forms can be downloaded from www.fountainclub.in or www.morungexpress.com and completed forms can be mailed back to fountainclubkma@gmail.com

KYO & KWO condemn rape of a minor Kohima, September 11 (mexN): The Kiruphema Village Youth organization (KVYO) and Kiruphema Women organization (KWO) have condemned the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by Shan Singh, a 65-yearold labourer of 89 BRTF RCC. The incident happened at Kiruphema village jurisdiction near Peducha police check gate on September 6, according to a press note from KVYO president, Viketuokho Yavio & general secretary, Thegosevi Shosahie and KWO president, Tsono Mor & Secretary Keneisevono Dahou. The organizations have demanded that the case be disposed off expeditiously and maximum punishment for not only rape, but also grievous bodily harm be awarded to the accused. It further appealed to the police and judiciary to deal with the case on fast track.

10 days Hornbill Festival this year too Kohima, September 11 (mexN): In order to clear doubts, Director of Tourism Purakhu Angami today informed that the annual Hornbill Festival will be held for ten days as usual from December 1 to 10 this year.

Hindi Fortnight in Sainik School The National Highway which was disrupted by the recent Phesama landslide has been restored by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). In a press release, BRO said that with the dedicated team work of the entire Task Force, the clearance as well as the new alignment was completed in a record time of 20 days. Commander 15 BRTF however said that the works in the area will continue to further improve the surface and ensure minimum damages in the near future.

pereN, September 10 (mexN): Sainik School Punglwa observed Hindi Fortnight. A release from the school informed that the event began with calligraphy, followed by story writing, essay writing, poem recitation etc. The event culminated with a debate on the topic “Sainik School Apne Udeshya Pane Main Safal Hai”. In each of the event, cadets of the six houses competed; Doyang House emerged as the overall champion, it added.

DPDB Phek warns offices which remain shut 11th NA II A/C NPF party office inaugurated pheK, September 11 (Dipr): The District Agriculture Officer of Phek highlighted the loss of property caused by landslide and flood during July and August 2015 at the monthly District Panning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting held here on September 10. The meeting also pointed out that some offices are kept locked for days and warned such offices not to repeat the same and that it would be

viewed seriously. The meeting also informed the departments which have not yet purchased dustbins provided under Swachh Bharat to do so at the earliest. Demand notes received by any offices from any Naga Political Groups were also informed to be forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Phek town youth will be organizing a cleanliness drive in all offices and homes, for which, the meet-

ing requested everyone to contribute generously and the youth to participate in the upcoming memorial trophy of Captain Kenguruse. National population report would be out soon for which teachers were requested to co-operate. PWD R&B was requested to submit to the Deputy Commissioner’s office at the earliest the DPR/estimate of road, culvert, hanging bridge etc for connection to various

villages. The meeting also reviewed the last DPDB meeting regarding the proposal for opening of Institute of Chokri literature at Chozuba town. In this regard, the SDEO Chozuba explained the matter in detail and the matter would be taken up after comment from the CPO. CAWD & Legal Metrology departments will be presenting their departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

ANJEA participates in national judicial employees’ conference Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): The All Nagaland Judicial Employees Association (ANJEA) participated in the All India Judicial Employees Confederation general conference held in Hyderabad on August 30. The Association was represented by President Dietholie Chadi and Vice President Nilokheka Chishi.

A press release from general secretary of All Nagaland Judicial Ministerial Staff Association informed that the meeting discussed on the implementation of Shetty Commission pay and uniform service rules for all the states. All the state unit presidents were given five minutes each to speak. ANJE A president

Dietholie Chadi highlighted that the service rules for judicial employees and implementation of Shetty Commission pay is in process in Nagaland. The judicial officers of the state are already enjoying the Shetty Commission pay and their service rule has also been finalized, he said. He also pointed out that important

posts such as Sherishtadar, Chief Administrative Officer and Process Server, which are necessary in the lower judiciary, are yet to be created. The release further informed that all the state presidents were nominated as vice presidents of the All India Judicial Employees Confederation.

Khriehu Liezietsu and others during the inauguration of 11th Northern Angami II A/C Naga People’s Front (NPF) party office in Kohima. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent parliamentary secretary for ers, he also urged upon the NPF Kohima division youth resource & sports, party workers to extend president Goneiu and NPF Kohima | September 11

The 11th Northern Angami II A/C Naga People’s Front (NPF) party office was formally inaugurated here today near Ruzukhrie Government Higher Secondary School play ground. Inaugurating the office,

Music Task Force and state lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu appealed to the party workers to extend unflinching cooperation to the government for all round development of the state. Acknowledging the contribution of party work-

cooperation and support to the government to fulfill aspiration of the people of the state. He also stressed on the need to build better understanding and unity among the party workers so as to take the society forward.

CEC member Vithanyü Yano also delivered short speech. Earlier, the function was chaired by Thejangulie Theünuo, president, 11 NAII A/C while vote of thanks was proposed by Ruokuovituo Zatsu.

Kohima Police seize contraband ganja Tsg education staffs meet DC Naga tea growers informed on subsidy Kohima, September 11 (mexN): Kohima police manning BSF check gate recovered 100 kg of ganja from a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration no. NL-01C-4541 on September 10. The contraband is

worth Rs 5,00,000/- in the national market, according to a press release from Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima. Two persons identified as Savio Pao, driver (27) and Huzü Khaobvümai (28) were arrest-

ed for smuggling the ganja, the release added. A regular case vide North P.S Case No. 0077/2015 U/S 20 (oxii) (c) NDPS Act has been registered against them for conducting further investigation.

Nagaland delegation in Kolkata to attend conference

tueNSaNg, September 11 (Dipr): Coordination meeting between the Deputy Commissioner and head teachers, teacher in-charges and DEO & SDEO staffs of Tuensang was held at CKS Hall here on September 11. The programme was attended by SDEO Tuensang, almost all the teacher in-charges, head teachers of government schools, staff of SDEO and DEO of Tuensang district. The DC lauded the positive turnout of teachers despite the distance and poor

road condition. He also lauded the department for organizing the meeting and advised them to conduct such programmes from time to time. He also told the gathering that education is not only book knowledge, but holistic and never ending activity which all the teachers should follow. "A teacher should be a Godly figure and should know the responsibilities too," he said, adding "Education should be a survival guaranteed activity for which teacher should be sincere and devoted to the students."

Dimapur, September 11 (mexN): Small tea growers of Nagaland who are yet to be granted subsidy from Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, have been informed by the board's North East zonal office in Jorhat to submit their bank account number and IFSC code number either to zonal office or to All Nagaland Small Tea Growers' Association (ANSTGA). In a press release, ANSTGA media secretary Er. Inavito Yepthomi stated

that the association president, D Hukiye Kibami and secretary, Zhekheto Chishi visited Tea Board of India zonal office in Jorhat and urged the officials for early release of pending subsidy to Naga tea growers. The release further informed that Ritu Raj Hazarika, Assistant Director of the office had informed the ANSTGA officials about the board's concern for early release of the same and directed those who have not availed the subsidy to submit their bank account

number and IFSC code number as cheques would not be issued. Nirupam Barman, who is also Assistant Director of the zonal office, was of the view that Nagaland, having the advantage of altitude and favourable climatic condition can produce high quality tea like those produced in Darjeeling including green tea/orthodox, the release said. He urged Naga tea growers to properly utilize the subsidies for development of tea production in the state.

Health Mela organised at Tsiemekhuma Basa

The Nagaland delegation of the second Eastern Region Round Table Conference at Kolkata Airport terminal.

Kohima, September 11 (mexN): A sevenmember delegation from Nagaland is in Kolkata to attend the second Eastern Region Round Table Conference on Strengthening Restoration and Rehabilitation of Children under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, being organized by the Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee/ Calcutta High Court Juvenile Justice Committee on September 12 and 13. The delegation comprises So-

cial Welfare department, Police, NGOs and Judiciary. A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority informed that the conference will be held with key stakeholders to promote learning from across the States and to develop strategies for effective implementation of the Act across the country. The key theme of the conference is Restoration and Rehabilitation of Child. The seven delegates are Dr. Ilyas KPA, IPS, DCP

representing the Police Department, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, Joint Secretary from Social Welfare Department, Director, Nagaland Child Protection Society from the Nodal Department and Nino Iralu, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority. Besides the Juvenile Justice Members, Director of Prodigals’ Home and District Child Protection Officer will be participating in the two-day conference, the release added.

Kohima, September 11 (mexN): Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kohima along with District Health Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, NHM conducted Health Mela at Tsiemekhuma Basa village on September 8. A press release received here informed that Dr. Avino Metha, CMO Kohima, highlighted the responsibilities of each and everyone in bringing about health awareness to uplift the health of the society in general and for contribution of individuals in particular. She informed that the village was selected for the Mela as it has no sub-centre. She also mentioned about the tar-

get group where children and pregnant mothers are given priority. She further stressed on community level initiative, where VHC can organise Village Health & Nutrition Day (VHND) and channelize for visit of medical officer to the village once a while. The CMO also spoke on the need for community participation to bring about sustainable health care services through their participation and active contribution. DIO, Dr. Avile Zao meanwhile advised the villagers to avail all the immunization on time for a healthy lifestyle and insisted the pregnant women to opt for institutional delivery.

The social welfare department also informed the gathering about the Mission Purna Shakti programme initiated by State Resource Centre for Women, which actively deals with women and children. Meanwhile, ZLO, Dr. Aseno Rhetso informed about the correct ways of storing salt which is the most basic need in the village. She stressed on the importance of consuming iodised salt to prevent goitre, deafness, blindness, or physical abnormality. Speaking on leprosy, she said the decease is curable. “Early Diagnosis can cure Leprosy and prevent Disability,” she added. She also mentioned

about the Multi Drug Therapy (MDT), where medicines are distributed free of cost in any DLOs or Chief Medical Officer’s office in the districts. The School Health Team also delivered health talk on WIFS, danger of early pregnancy, menstrual hygiene to the adolescent peer groups. The team also presented a short play on ARSH. Besides films on health matters, interpersonal communication on various topics was carried out while the patients awaited their turn for doctors’ consultancy. Altogether, 225 people from Tsiemekhuma Basa, Tsiemekhuma Bawe, Teichuma and Seiyhama

availed the services. 13 women were counseled and tested for HIV, the release added. 17 patients were screened for eye check-up, 9 dental procedures were done, two children were immunized, and 5 pregnant mothers were provided ANC. 35 blood slides were collected and tested for malaria, while 20 for HB and 16 for sugar testing. Apart from free medical examination, fully immunized children and pregnant mothers who have already had three ANCs were given gifts and prizes and mothers were encouraged to be more active in health seeking behaviour, according to the release.

saturDaY 12•09•2015

PeoPle, life, etc...

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Apple's Smartphone Revolution Is Over Robinson Meyer

The Apple gadget is not the most interesting part anymore

The new iPhone is just a fancy point-andshoot camera. And that’s okay!

hen Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone in 2007, he bestowed a lot of adjectives on the strange and smoothly hewn chunk of metal and glass. The new device, he said, was "breakthrough," “phenomenal,” and “revolutionary.” “Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything,” Jobs said. If that keynote has since entered into American business myth, it’s because, well, the product he was talking about totally did change the world. From its 2007 release through the depths of the Great Recession, the iPhone stood for the ubiquitously connected World to Come, a future much more vibrant and exciting than the jobless present. Now it’s 2015, and the “breakthrough Internet communications device” that Jobs announced eight years ago is the most popular phone in the world and one of the most popular computers in history. The kaleidoscopic potential signified by that first iPhone has become a whole lot more concrete. A world with iPhones contains turn-by-turn GPS directions, shaky videos of street protests, and tender goodnight-I-love-you selfies. But that same world also bursts with obnoxious tech bros, cloud-based calendar syncing errors, grammatically enigmatic Yelp reviews, and viral snuff films. The

smartphone revolution is in progress, maybe it’s even mostly happened now—as of May 2015, 2 billion people worldwide had a smartphone. Apple has not stood apart from this change. It is the world’s most valuable company by market capitalization, and its cash-on-hand could re-fund the Apollo program. So every September, the press and consumers trod their way back to the company’s proscenium, to see what new wonders it might offer. With every major Apple announcement, there is the chance of a new revolution. A new world might still be on offer—a bougie, consumerist one, but, you know, still. Of course this is ridiculous. Apple is a computer company; it makes discrete software and hardware. We can little more expect it to enliven our sense of history

than to resolve the tension in the South China Sea. Wednesday’s Apple announcement took the form of 12 white guys (with variously tucked and untucked shirts) and several women boasting about what were largely incremental updates to software and hardware. They rolled out a larger version of the iPad Pro, a revamped and appified set-top box for televisions, the Apple TV, and an update to the iPhone line. Smartphones generate two-thirds of Apple’s revenue, but they only got about 25 minutes of this event’s two-plus hours. Since 2009, iPhones have updated on two cycles: a major reboot, when the form factor changes and the integer increases (iPhone 4, 5, 6); and a minor upgrade, when the company makes everything vaguely better and tacks a letter or two on to the end. This

Email anxiety new health hazard for young Indian professionals Nishant Arora

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hirty-five-year-old Shikha Girgla, a Delhi-based brand consultant and a happy-golucky personality for her peers, never thought that shifting office emails to her smartphone will reach a stage where she will require medical attention. The habit of checking e-mails every 10 minutes or so caused her sleeplessness, anxiety and lack of concentration in family affairs. After much deliberation and counselling, she finally decided to deactivate office emails as soon as she reached home. Today, Girgla feels much better and in control of her life. Like Girgla, if you too can't avoid responding to work or client emails after every few minutes, you may be suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder that is debilitating and needs immediate intervention, experts say. With smartphone use on a rise, email stress has become a new health hazard for young Indian professionals. "Besides the immediate impact on physical health, excessive dependence on technology like checking emails every few minutes is likely to lead to poor lifestyle choices, disturbed sleep, a source of distraction and social alienation," Dr Samir Parikh, director of mental health and behavioural sciences at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, told IANS. With the blurring of lines dividing work from home, individuals are being more prone to have unclear boundaries which is likely to contribute towards increasing stress levels and intermingling of roles, thereby having an adverse impact professionally, personally as well as in social aspects. Earlier, workplace is-

sues would mostly be encountered when the employee was physically present at the workplace. "Now, because of instant communication, not only can he be sent an email at any time, he is also held accountable by superiors to respond to it as soon as possible," rues Dr Ajit Dandekar, head (department of psychiatry) at Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Young professionals are lining up at his clinic with complaints of insomnia, anxiety and insecurity -- at the root of which lies the unhealthy work culture. Constantly hounded by work communication, the stress is clearly visible on their faces. "In recent years, I have counselled several young professionals suffering from an obsessive need to check email every few minutes at the cost of their sleep and general health," Dandekar said. He said this was also true for selfemployed professionals. Having emails accessible to us at one click can be used as a major advantage as it saves time, energy and also improves connectivity. At the same time, an excessive dependence could be aggravating. "If an individual develops such a dependency, having the need to constantly check for emails regularly, this tendency could be manifested in the form of an anxiety, which would be hampering the individual's personal, social as well as occupational functioning," explains Dr Parikh. According to a study released by the apex trade association Assocham in April this year, over 42 percent of employees in the Indian private sector suffer from depression or general anxiety disorder due to demanding schedules, high stress levels and performance-related per-

quisites at work. Delhi had the highest number of such employees, followed by Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Pune. According to Dr Manish Jain, psychiatrist at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, checking e-mails frequently has become a new trigger of anxiety for the working professionals who come to see him quite often nowadays. "A new deadline or task can just be communicated through mail which may become a trigger for anxiety attacks for some," he said. If one's work environment is extremely demanding, there is a greater likelihood of a work-life imbalance. To add to this, an excessive dependence on technology could definitely blur the demarcation between work and home, thereby leading to an overflow of stress into various aspects of the individual's functioning. Such an anxiety is likely to interfere with the person's cognitive as well as social functioning. "People with mild pre-existing anxiety traits are at a higher risk," Dr Jain stresses. Sleep deprivation and long-standing unattended stress are known to disturb endocrine functions and biological rhythm. This leads to various psychological and psychosomatic disorders such as depression and anxiety. Self-discipline is the key when it comes to dealing with work communication. Learn to say a polite but firm no when the demand on your time and body or the expectation is unreasonable. "Beyond office hours, you owe your body proper sleep, relaxation, exercise and a balanced diet," the experts advise.

year’s new model falls on the minor beat—it’s the iPhone 6S. The 6S is faster than last year’s 6, it comes in a new color (“rose gold,” i.e., pink), and it uses a new force-sensitive touch interface. These are interesting changes, in that it will be interesting to see how developers use them but they mean little for users right now. The iPhone 6S—and its similarly upgraded and bigger cousin, the 6S Plus—do feature a new camera, and it’s there that the company lavished most of its presentational attention. The phone’s new back-facing camera is 12 megapixels, and Phil Schiller, a senior vice president at Apple, went into great technical detail describing how the device can sense more pixels without adding digital noise. The phone’s front-facing camera was also improved to

five megapixels. Schiller also clued us into the company’s photographic philosophy. Pictures, he said, are “magical moments frozen in time to keep forever and share with family and friends.” (He’s not the only philosopher of photography who believes pictures to be magical.) And in order to increase either the magic or the memorableness, Schiller also announced Live Photos, a new feature whichcaptures a second of video and sound on either end of a photo. It turns photos, essentially, into 2-second videos (or, depending on your generational loyalties,Harry Potter-style portraits). When people weigh whether to buy new iPhones, I expect these will be the changes that they focus on. They’re definitely what makes me consider upgrading. Many of the

pple’s announcement on Wednesday was chock full of shiny new hardware: new phones, new tablets, a new TV-set-top box. But perhaps the most important announcement from the company— and definitely the most intriguing one—was nothing more than a new business arrangement. I’m talking about the iPhone Upgrade Program, a new program that will let people pay a monthly fee and receive, in exchange, a new iPhone every year. They’ll also gain access to AppleCare+, the company’s extra-special extended warranty program. AppleCare+, unlike normal AppleCare, fixes "incidental" damage and, for a fee, will replace a cracked screen. The new program mimics other subscription-style programs from cell carriers that let users “upgrade” to a new phone once (or more) per year. As with those programs, subscribers won’t be able to back out of Apple’s plan whenever: They’ll be bound to their iPhone Upgrade Program contracts for 24 months. But they can receive a new phone—and lock back into another two-year contract—after 12 months of payments. So just how large is one of those payments? For the least expensive iPhone, the 16-gigabyte iPhone 6S, the monthly fee is $32.61. Sixteen gigabytes of internal storage is not enough for most users—especially on a phone that shoots hi-def video—so let’s look at the next step up, the 64-gigabyte model. Under Apple’s program, a 64-gigabyte iPhone 6S will cost $36.58 per month, $438.96 per year, and $877.92 over the term of its contract. (An unlocked 64-gigabyte iPhone 6, by comparison, goes for

innovations of the original iPhone—the apps, the touchscreen, the ostentatiously rendered web browser—have flowed to the rest of Apple’s competitors. But dang if the company doesn’t know how to make a good camera. Apple’s new iPhone keynotes

around $782 on Amazon.) But this is a subscription program, and the most telling statistic is the most granular one. The luxury of knowing you’ll always have the newest iPhone now has a price, and it is: a little more than $1.20 per day. Assuming a user sleeps seven hours per night (and, thus, isn’t using their iPhone at the time), that same privilege goes for about seven cents per hour. For comparison, the most expensive iPhone available—the 128gig iPhone 6S Plus—costs $44.91 per month. That comes to $1,077.84 over two years, or almost $1.50 per day. The company’s iPhone Upgrade Program appeals to people because iPhones, despite their ubiquity, remain status symbols and cultural signifiers. They’re fashion, basically, and their value lies in part in their novelty. But in putting a precise monthly price on the annual upgrade, Apple has standardized the privilege of Always Having the Newest Thing. It’s turned the phone into a utility, and like other utilities it’s interested in just pulling money from your bank account every month. The iPhone is at a funny point in its history. We almost but don’t quite take ubiquitous smartphones for granted: Android, Google’s mobile operating system, has been the most popular OS in the world for some time. But iPhones remain special, even as upgrade cycle after upgrade cycle reveals more iterative improvements than revolutionary changes. At some point, the iPhone will join the ranks of ignorable infrastructure. Apple is getting closer to that point by, paradoxically, playing on the appeal of novelty.

are now little more than exceedingly well-covered announcements of new, networked point-and-shoots. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Photography really is magical. People find it meaningful to make images from their daily life—images of their

friends, families, and surroundings. And as Apple has become a little boringer, as its revolutionary government has become an ancien regime, I think it’s fitting that its once-meaningful devices now want to mirror the meaningful things in our own lives.

Iron Maiden, ‘The Book of Souls’ – Album Review Despite the bickering and superiority arguments put forth by all types of metalheads, Steve Harris has rightfully called the song a “masterpiece,” while Iron Maiden remains the intangible element Bruce referred to it as a personal

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ou’re probably wondering how much praise can possibly be heaped onto Iron Maiden. Interestingly enough, the answer has never been found. The metal community loves to viciously debate about and slam acts who have received too much exposure, become watered down or have simply overstayed their welcome. And though fragmented when it comes to taste, occupants of the heavy metal realm share one universal truth: There’s no such thing as too much Iron Maiden. How does this singularity exist in such a chaotic and complex dimension? Allow the British heavy metal titans 92 minutes of your time. The Book of Souls is the first double album of Iron Maiden’s four-decade career. The fact that Maiden were so creatively inspired that they’d craft a work longer than most romantic comedies is enough to bring a tear to any fan’s eye, but the quality of the album itself will make you weep with joy. Truncated by Bruce Dickinson-penned tracks, The Book of Souls soars right away with “If Eternity Should Fail,” arguably the strongest opening Maiden have put to an album since “Moonchild” introduced Seventh Son of a Seventh Son back in 1988. The song is simply grand, beginning with a thick synth drone and regal horns preluding the entrance of Dickinson’s golden voice. Bruce’s ability to tell a story through song remains unmatched, as does Maiden’s instrumental section when moving a track’s spirit forward with leviathan stomps. “The Speed of Light” is the closest you’ll get to a “Trooper” or “Aces High” on The Book of Souls, as all 11 tracks brush the five-minute mark at least. But Maiden is a different beast now, and conceptual magnificence takes priority over instant gratification in 2015. “The Red and the

Black” represents this perfectly, clocking in at nearly a quarter hour. Written by Steve Harris, the legendary bassist manages to coat the listener’s ears with one of Iron Maiden’s richest soundscapes to date, sweetened by the breathtaking use of keyboards. “The Red and the Black” is an unyielding riff and solo fest, even honing a gigantic section of Iron Maiden “WOAH’s”. “When the River Runs Deep” breaks from the flow slightly by picking up the pace, while the album’s title track showcases the somewhat unsung compositional talents of guitarist Janick Gers. “Shadows of the Valley” comes soon after, and it adds yet another Maiden epic to an album already packed to the barrel with gunpowder. It begins with a riff reminiscent of “Wasted Years,” but quickly breaks from further comparison with some unconventional guitar breaks and a

super powered chorus from Mr. Dickinson that just begs to be sung by a stadium filled with Maiden fanatics. If The Book of Souls were to take its bow after “Tears of a Clown,” the band’s farewell to Robin Williams, and “The Man of Sorrows,” a piece filled with melancholy and soul, we’d all be left in a euphoric haze praising our metal heroes for yet another life affirming release. However, an extra 18 minutes is given to a little cut called “Empire of the Clouds.” And ladies and gentlemen, this is where The Book of Souls goes from simply fantastic to an undeniable classic. Using a keyboard Bruce Dickinson won at a charity event, “Empire of the Clouds” was pieced together like a sonic Frankenstein, turning into an entity Bruce never could have imagined when first placing fingers on his shiny new electric piano.

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opus during our recent chat (see below) with the singer. Many have referred to “Empire of the Clouds” as everything you love about Iron Maiden rolled into one song, but this is only partially true, as “Empire” is like nothing you’ve ever heard from Maiden before. Beginning with a beautiful piano piece accompanied by strings and a marching snare beat, “Empire of the Clouds” remains calm while Bruce narrates the tragic R101 airship disaster of 1930. Bruce’s lifelong passion for aircraft pierces through the opus, giving “Empire” an extra sense of heart which simply cannot be manufactured. Fans may expect a turbulent 18 minutes considering the track’s subject matter, but “Empire of the Clouds” approaches chaos rather passively, instead remaining focused on theatrical mastery often found in a Broadway playhouse. Each bit of trouble never overwhelms Bruce’s narration, much like past Maiden long forms “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” or “Where the Wild Wind Blows.” After 40 years of existence, Iron Maiden have compromised absolutely nothing. Instead, they’ve launched Ed Force One into skies never touched by another metal act. Though other legendary metal acts have forged monumental careers that continue on to this day complete with quality albums released in the 21st century, Iron Maiden are the chosen ones. No veteran metal act, godlike talent considered, has continued to create masterpieces in the new millennium at the level of The Book of Souls. And to put things into deeper perspective, Bruce Dickinson sang every note on The Book of Souls while suffering from Stage 3 tongue and throat cancer, sporting a tumor the size of a golf ball on the back of his tongue. This is why despite the bickering and superiority arguments put forth by all types of metalheads, Iron Maiden remains the intangible element.

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If the word 'mankind' includes everyone, surely 'womankind' could also be so used? Madhavi Menon

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leading national magazine recently ran a cover story about the achievements of Indian women in making life better for their countrymen. The only thing worse than this use of sexist language in a story ostensibly celebrating the achievements of women, was the fact that no one I asked even noticed its use. The magazine headline not only put women in the service of men – a role they have played for long, especially in this country – but also did it in a framework of apparent care, killing women with kindness. Why words matter The importance of language to the feminist movement has been the subject of debate for a long time, and it seems amazing that Indian journalists either have no awareness of this debate, or simply do not care. There are some who say that “men” does not mean men, it means everyone. If that is indeed the case, one must ask why “women” cannot be used to mean men? Clearly, the word matters, but it seems to matter only when the power of men to define everyone is threatened. The same people who claim that language does not matter – it is a convention to use words such as "mankind" and "chairman" and “he” to refer to all people – would baulk at the possibility of

using "womankind" and "chairwoman" and “she” to refer to all people. Words matter. If we believe that they do not, then we would have lost a crucial tool with which to approach the shocking gender crimes in India. “He” rules the roost both in language and in reality. Why don’t we conduct an experiment and start using “she” for all general statements, or “she or he”? Let us compare social indices after 10 years of using gender-neutral or actively female-centred language. I am not a social scientist but I can almost guarantee that we would have seen a spike in women’s achievements and a drop in crimes against them. Language does not only reflect reality, it also creates it. If it did not, would we still see the aggressive use of a Sanskritised Hindi to support the cultural project of the government currently in power? What do we gain

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Winter to summer When the cold hits the ground, The heat is faint and is no more. The children rest inside And our throats become sore. The bears close their eyes And sleep for a very long time; Till summer comes and wakes them up And all is warm and fine. The fire in our homes are toasty and warm, We gather around and sip hot tea, Sharing ghost stories and waiting to flee. After the strong winter breeze dies down, It’s time to go out and have some fun! Round snowballs fly all around; We cry with joy and play on the ground. Till the time when it all melts and Summer hits our little snowmen; As they melt and turn to water, We say goodbye to winter and now we welcome summer. Mesalenuo Tsurho Class 6 , Great Commission Hr. Sec. School Naga United Village, Dimapur

or lose when we say “dhanyavaad” instead of “shukriyaa” , which cuts out Urdu speakers just as surely as “he” cuts out women. An argument is made: Shakespeare used the word “countrymen” in Antony’s famous speech to “Friends, Romans, and Countrymen”, so why can’t we? Surely, Shakespeare was not sexist? Leaving aside that last question for a moment, let us consider the utter disingenuousness of the statement. If we want to live the way people did 400 years ago, why don’t we go all the way? Why do we have luxury cars – Shakespeare in his horse-drawn public carriage would have been shocked! – and plastic containers and McDonald’s? There is little to no resistance to changing in every way, except in the realm of gender relations. If we can change the way in which we dress, eat, and work, can we not change the way we speak and think?

Language and power Using non-sexist language is crucial to changing our mindset. Right now it is heartbreaking to see that not only do women not expect to be seen as the norm, but they also do not think they deserve it. This is not to suggest that all women are victims – several women, as we know all too well, can also be perpetrators at the individual level. But it is to bring back to our attention the fact that not only are we individuals, but we are individuals who exist within certain structures of power and inequality. These structures are supported in a fundamental way by the language we use. For speakers of Hindustani, social class is carefully calibrated by the version of “you” we use to address others. Similarly, using “he” or “men” to refer to everyone carefully calibrates who does and does not matter. Individual men

can be wonderful and individual women can be awful. But unless the structure of language recognises women as human beings with agency, no amount of individual wonderfulness or awfulness is going to affect the structures of power within which we operate. Another argument often used to prevent changing language is that there are more important problems in the world so why should we bother with this little thing that, after all, does no “real” harm? Apart from the fact that there seems to be a direct correlation between women’s oppression in society and the sexist language used by that society, I always marvel at this level of resistance. Just because there might be “bigger” problems does not mean we should not address the most immediate problem. Arguably, language is the thing we use most every single day. In its ubiquitousness lies its agency, and this is what we need to take seriously. Indeed, to all these naysayers, I’d like to ask: what are you scared of? Go on, take the plunge! Start using “he or she,” “humankind,” “chairperson” “countrypeople,” and see how much of a difference it can make. You have nothing to lose but sexist language and the structures of power it supports. (Madhavi Menon is Professor of English at Ashoka University)

Home remedies for dry skin: Try turmeric & milk

etting rid of dry skin is extremely important as an excessively dry skin will not only make you look much older but can also lead to microscopic cracks on the surface through which the bacteria can enter the body and lead to skin infections. These remedies, which use milk and turmeric as key ingredients can go a long way in helping you treat this condition. Our body naturally produces oils that keep our skin protected and prevent it from drying out. However, certain conditions like bad weather, too much bathing, excess rubbing or certain medical conditions like eczema and psoriasis can be causes of dry skin. Milk contains rich amount of fats that help the skin to replenish its lost moisture. Further, the lactic

acid present in milk is a great ex- suppleness to our skin. foliator which helps exfoliate dry One of other prime causes for skin. This helps in removing dead dry skin is oxidative stress and incells, allows new cells to come up flammation of skin cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules with a missing electron that stabilize themselves by “stealing” electrons from neighboring molecules, creating another free radical in the process. This chain reaction of free radical formation is known as a free radical cascade, and it can result in cellular damage (called oxidative stress) leading to inflammation and leads to better absorption of resulting in dry and patchy skin. moisturising products. Curcumin is the active ingreBesides this, milk is also a dient present in turmeric that has good source of vitamin A, B6, B12, powerful anti-inflammatory and D, biotin, and minerals like po- anti-oxidant properties. It helps tassium, selenium, calcium and neutralize the free radicals and magnesium which together help this helps in the treatment of dry in developing new healthy cells, skin. thereby providing elasticity and (HomeVeda)

Three common blogging mistakes and how to avoid them Farhan Musavi

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hould I tell you some truth? A majority of writers are bad writers. And that's true for any field. A majority of teachers are bad teachers, a majority of engineers are bad engineers, a majority of actors are bad actors, etc. And if we talk about Indian cinema and television, then a very large majority of actors are very bad actors. But I'm digressing. So if a lot of bad writers read this article then it will help them become better at their craft. Now since writing is an art form, they will produce better art which in turn will help the world become a slightly better place as it'll make it a little more beautiful. Too philosophical? Okay, to business. In this article I'll be making two assumptions. One -- You are a newbie writer who has just started blogging after reading about the importance of blogs. If not, read the nice article from Writing World on why writers should blog. Two -- You already know about the basics of blog writing. If not, go take a look at Fahrenheit Marketing's advice on the topic. So now let me show you some slightly advanced-level mistakes that a lot of bloggers make and how to avoid them. 1. Using complex language and bombastic words

Many people mistakenly believe that complicated writing implies philosophical merit and big words signify academic achievement. Whenever I read the work of any great thinker -- be it a physicist, a philosopher, or a psychologist -- I find there are two recurring themes in all their work: clarity of thought and simplicity of language. I discussed this topic at some length in my book Concision: A NoGrammar Guide to Good Writing and I'm reproducing some passages from it below. This is what a research published in Applied Cognitive Psychology found: Most texts on writing style encourage authors to avoid overly-complex words. However, a majority of undergraduates admit to deliberately increasing the complexity of their vocabulary so as to give the impression of intelligence. This paper explores the extent to which this strategy is effective. Experiments 1-3 manipulate complexity of texts and find a negative relationship between complexity and judged intelligence. (Source; emphasis mine) Big words should only be used when no easier words work. Wordy: The heavens bore a plethora of colours variegated with every kind conceivable. Concise: The sky contained all kinds of colours. If there is any information that the first statement contains and which is

not contained in the second, I fail to see what. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a very popular play known for its literary merit. There are hardly any sesquipedalian terms in it. Bombastic words should only be used when your meaning is so specific that it won't be conveyed by any other word. Else you will just annoy your readers. And if you had to refer to a dictionary to see what "sesquipedalian" means, I have proved my point. 2. Writing only for SEO SEO or search engine optimisation refers to the methods of increasing the ranking of a website in search engine results so that it may receive more traffic from them. Many bloggers obsess over it and I don't blame them. After all, Google is one of the most popular websites on the Internet and getting into their good books can give you a large influx of traffic. And if you know what you're doing this traffic could last for several months. But the mistake that many newbie bloggers make is to write crappy copy, seed it with popular keywords, hit Publish and anticipate getting thousands of visitors. But nothing happens except for some crickets chirping. And that's because using relevant keywords in your copy is just a small piece in the pie. If there is one thing that is of profound importance in terms of SEO then it is backlinks.

The more backlinks you have the more authoritative you become in Google's eyes and the more love it will show you. Therefore it's a mistake to focus your efforts on SEO when you are a beginner blogger. Instead of writing for algorithms, write for people. And then when you would have garnered good enough backlinks you can do your on-site SEO. You can read my article Search engine optimization: A beginner's guide to learn more about SEO. 3. Trying to achieve perfection Just like some bloggers write a crappy post and bank on SEO, some others keep writing and editing and polishing and re-drafting the article and take forever to hit Publish. This reminds me of something known as the point of diminishing returns. Exercising for half-an hour daily is good, for 45 minutes is better, for one hour even better. But for 10 hours? Instead of being helpful it'll become detrimental to health. Taking a day off work every week is nice, taking two days off is better. Not working for the complete week? Disastrous. A thing is said to have reached the point of diminishing returns when having more of it serves no useful purpose. So set a deadline for yourself. Work on your article only till a particular point. Then ship. It's okay if one or two minor mistakes elude you. You can always correct them later.

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Why not Naga Hoho & ACAUT??? Zhekheli Zhimomi: ACAUT is being accused of diverting from their MOTTO and going beyond by organising "Common Platform" on the theme: "Naga opinion on peaceful settlement" on 12th Sept. Aftermath the 3rd Aug. Peace Accord, whatever, being the right platform, Naga Hoho could have organized consultative meeting with the Nagas to know and understand the minds and psyche of the public who has every right to know what future is being decided for them by the peace accord. But putting the cart before the horse, NH has preferred "International conference on Naga Political Issue." Thus, "When a woman is in the helm of being ravished, any Tom, Dick or Harry who comes to her rescue becomes her saviour and hero!" Be it ACAUT not being the right platform to address "Naga opinion on peaceful settlement," but do beggars have a choice??? This is what ACAUT is all about- an alibi to helpless Nagas, whose parent body has failed to perform its duty at the need of the hour. Not logical, but I wonder why NH is seeking alien/ foreign thoughts, logic and analysis in the Naga political issue, when the decision making has to be done by the Nagas! At this juncture, outside interference into our kitchen may not be the best option. In fact, it is likely to create more confusion in the already existing division amongst the Nagas on the peace accord! Wapang Kichuchar: If the Naga Hoho dared to organise their own so-called 'International Conference on Naga Political Issue, then I fail to understand why/what is wrong to discuss about 'Naga's Opinion on Peaceful Settlement'!! Period. Please enlighten me Naga Hoho! Atsho Kapfo: Naga Hoho appears very immature, why they should not listen to the voice of common man? Agreed with the post master.

Open letter to Home Minister Nagaland K-vero Naga: If I am the present Home Minister of Nagaland, the news item caption, ‘CSU expresses shock over rampant recruitment in Police department’ in local daily post, would definitely compel me to resign without any delay, out of desperation to escape criticisms and condemnations from the public that will surely be pouring in daily against my inappropriate arbitrary action of gross injustice in violation of Article 14 & 16 of the Indian Constitution which I had sworn to abide by it at the time of my swearing ceremony. Not only that, I shall vow myself to step down from being a public leader and never to involve in political affairs again for betraying the public mandate given to me. I would never dare to rise and speak again on the issues of equality, justice, honesty and integrity during my whole lifetime and thereby all the good virtues in my life shall be lost forever. Dear, Hon’ble Home Minister, during your short tenure of holding the charge of Home Department under the government of Nagaland, thanks to your efforts that miraculous appointment of police personnel had been done in an unscrupulous manner. Recruitment of 65.6% of personnel from your tribe alone out of 16 tribes makes me realize that you have an extreme love and favor for your community since out of 259, 170 were recruited from your tribe alone. It makes me wonder that you must have some supernatural powers in the field of appointment if not your department must be running like a fiction story. Would you be kind enough to explain to the general public on what basis the recruitment were done by your department? It is expected that you shall clarify this matter at the earliest so that the general public may know whether your actions are with or without unbiased intentions. (Khrukroku Vero) Lower AG Colony, Kohima Along Y Hake Oung: Let’s not take this post in the Negative way, what we the Naga lacking behind is that if whenever we have the right to voice, if there are our relative and all then we all keep silent often. So is it a justice for all of us. Why don't we step away from this mentality by now, even in employment sector let’s try to give a privilege to those who are well qualified enough. I appreciated the Post master, and it should be done in humility grand. Chenioness N Odyuoness:This post needs solemn edition because this issue is not something new to Nagas. If this issue becomes serious it may even affect other Ministers. No illegal nor against someone or person! And to my knowledge Hatred and slow at comprehending person can usurp suspicious of feelings and negative thinking, it is clearly trodden as someone has aforesaid above if the portfolio is holding by some other person he would have done same systematic method like they did dating back to started in 1992 .This isn’t something new to Nagas. Every HM is involved in this Reactions. This issue is not about tribalism it’s all about backdoor appointment. I highly appreciate effort made by CSU and NPCC over the rampant recruitment in Police department. It will be good massive enough for NAGAS in order to stay in tranquility if the CSU and NPCC made this effort from the Starting. Yanger Moa Yang: Those who are opposing this post by bringing about the past are just encouraging us to live under corruption FOREVER END EVER. If you are some leaders, instead of gossiping like a sweet sixteen girl here in internet just pressure the govt. for CBI enquiry whenever you sense corruption. That’s the only solution. Without it, I don’t think no minister will resign or the govt will disqualify him. Even if they do so, defaulter must be given the right judgement. Sala, we are being fined/scolded just for not wearing a helmet. Bike, helmet bought by own money buts that’s law so no problem with it. Then how can someone be escape after all this in the govt?? Whoever it may be koa. Barth Humtsoe: To my Lotha Brothers let’s be pragmatic. CSU did what NSF should be doing... If LSU feels that Lothas are being unnecessarily targeted, LSU should have the balls to bring out the anomalies in the various departments. Let us for once forget that we are Lothas, Angamis, Aos etc etc and work unitedly as a Naga... Let Merit be the rule of the land. Loreno Patton: So what! number difference doesn’t matter. It’s still a backdoor appointment. Why don’t people focus on eradicating corruption instead of barking for difference on the numbers. Shenato Assumi: No tribe is an exception in backdoor appointments. That is the fact. Tribalism and corruption have become synonyms in Nagaland. Almost every Minister and HOD has been corrupted by nepotism, bribery and tribalism. If someone or some groups are genuinely committed to lead the fight against this disease, it should be authentic, unbiased, selfless, bold and honest. Or else don't start a fight if you are not willing to pay the cost of the fight. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Naga Blog.

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12 convicted in 7/11 Mumbai train blasts MuMbai, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): Twelve people were convicted on Friday by a special court here in the 7/11 serial bombings that ripped through Mumbai trains and left 189 people dead. The much anticipated verdict was delivered by Special Judge Y.D. Shinde of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court. The court acquitted one person in the terror attacks which shook the lifeline of the country's commercial capital on that dark and rainy evening in 2006. Besides murder, the accused were found guilty of various charges under the Indian Penal Code, MCOCA, Indian Railways Act, Explosives Act, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. While five accused have been found guilty of murder, all the 12 have been found guilty under MCOCA's Sec. 3-1(1) -both attracting the death penalty, said Special Public Prosecutor Raja Thakre. Special Judge Shinde reserved the verdict on the quantum of punishment for September 14. The convicts are Kamal A. Ansari (37), medico Tanvir A. Ansari (37), Mohammed Sajid Ansari (34), Sheikh Mohammed Ali Alam Sheikh (40), Mohammed Majid Shafi (30), Mohammed Faisal Sheikh (36), Ehteshan Siddiqui (30), Asif Khan alias Junaid (38), Muzammil Sheikh (27), Soheil Mohammed Sheikh (43), Zamir Ahmed Sheikh (36) and Naved Hussain Khan (30). Abdul Wahid Sheikh is the lone accused who was acquitted in the case, while another prime accused Azam Chima,

An accused man (face covered), surrounded by policemen, is taken to a court in Mumbai on September 11. (REUTERS Photo)

alleged to be linked to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, is among the 17 absconders, including 13 Pakistani nationals. The trial continued for eight years in which the prosecution examined 192 witnesses, including policemen, civil servants, medicos, officials of various government departments, commuters, survivors and one person summoned as a court witness, with their deposition running into over 5,500 pages. Besides claiming 189 lives, the serial train blasts left 817 people injured on the evening of July

11, 2006, from 6.23 p.m. onwards - the return peak hour when the suburban trains are choked with commuters going home. The seven RDX laden bombs went off in trains at Matunga Road, Mahim, Bandra, Khar Road, Jogeshwari, Borivali and Mira Road stations spanning Mumbai and Thane districts. The Anti-Terrorist Squad had claimed that the suspects belong to Pakistan's ISI, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the banned SIMI. The trial in the case started in June 2007, but was was stayed in February 2008 after one of the

13 accused, Kamal Ansari challenged the phrase 'promoting insurgency' in defining organised crime in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act as "unconstitutional". In April 2010, the Supreme Court dismissed his petition and paved the way for the trial to resume. Later, in December 2012, the Bombay High Court directed police to grant access to telephone call date records which showed that four persons accused of allegedly planting the bombs were not in the vicinity of Churchgate

station or the blasts sites that evening. The ATS alleged that some of them were in contact with the LeT in Pakistan and had carried out the blasts. Police said highly sophisticated explosives ripped through mainly the first class compartments of the seven local trains all headed in the northern direction. While two blasts occurred when the crowded trains neared Borivali and Mahim stations, the others took place when they were leaving the stations or while running to their destinations. The explosions, using around 15-20 kg of RDX, were so powerful that they blew off the doublelayered steel roofs and walls of the seven train compartments. Commuters and political parties across the spectrum as well as retired police officers welcomed the verdict and all eyes are now on the quantum of punishment which is likely to be announced on Monday. "I think this is justice for all the people who died and those who were injured," said former ATS chief K.P. Raghuvanshi, who was involved in the investigation. Former Mumbai police commissioner A.N. Roy, who headed the city police at that time, expressed happiness over the outcome and the Special Court endorsing the charge sheet submitted after thorough probes by police and the ATS. The Bharatiya Janata Party's Madhav Bhandari, Congress' Sanjay Nirupam and Nationalist Congress Party's Sachin Ahir also welcomed the verdict and demanded that terror-related cases should be tried in fast track courts to avoid long delays.

Six Indians killed, 1 missing in aerial bombing off Yemen: MEA New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): India said on Friday that six Indians had died following aerial bombardment on two boats carrying 21 Indians off Yemen while one is still unaccounted for. Most of the people were from Gujarat. In a statement, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that the bodies of six of the missing people present on the two boats were recovered on Thursday and brought to the Military Hospital in Djibouti. He said that two boats, 'Mustafa' and 'Asmar', carrying a total of 21 Indian nationals came under aerial attack on September 8. Following the incident, 14 nationals were rescued and seven were initially reported as missing. Swarup said that according to information most of the seamen are from Gujarat. He said that the families of those dead have been informed, and their verbal consent taken for appropriate funeral rites to be performed in Hodeidah as per religious practices. Of the remaining 15 Indians on the two boats, 14 are safe in Hodeidah, and of these, four are undergoing treatment in a local hospital. All the 14 are in regular touch with their families. One person is still missing, and the mission is working with the local authorities and contacts to ascertain his whereabouts, he said. Swarup added that the Indian embassy in Yemen's camp office in Djibouti has been constantly in touch with authorities and local contacts to ascertain more details.

CBI again gives clean chit to Tytler New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): The CBI told a Delhi court on Friday that Congress leader Jagdish Tytler was not involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the probe agency cannot implicate him on the basis of assumptions and presumptions. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler that it was established during the investigation that Tytler was not involved in the attack on Gurudwara Pul Bangash on November 11, 1984. The CBI reply came on the protest petition filed by victim Lakhvinder Kaur, against the CBI's closure report giving a clean chit to Congress leader Tytler for his alleged role in the violence. Kaur's husband Badal Singh was killed in the riots that left thousands dead after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi. The CBI said it has conducted a thorough, fair and impartial investigation in a professional manner.

Unregistered NGOs can't run children homes, rules SC India will not fire the first bullet, Home Minister tells Pak Rangers

New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): The Supreme Court said on Friday that no unregistered NGO would be permitted to run children homes as it expressed apprehension that some of these too may be engaged in child trafficking. Asking the central government to ensure that shutters were pulled down on the children homes being run by unregistered NGOs, the social justice bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said that the child trafficking a very serious offence under the law and against humanity. "Some of the girls are used in trafficking and it is possible that that some of the

NGOs are involved in the trafficking and if the state is not checking it then it too is complicit. "Be clear about it. Not a single unregistered NGO will have a children's home," the court told Additional Solicitor General P.S. Patwalia appearing for the central government. "It is better than being trafficked," the court said as Patwalia said that in the event of asking the unregistered NGOs to shut down their children homes, these children will have to be moved out. Stressing there could be no compromise on the safety of children, the court said that "child trafficking is a very serious offence in law and trafficking is a very seri-

ous offence against humanity". Itss observation came in the course of the hearing of a PIL by Sampurna Behura where an affidavit filed by the central government revealed that in Assam, there was a larger inflow and outflow of girls in the children homes compared to boys. Confronting the figures, the court asked Patwalia what were the corresponding figures for the boys leaving children homes. In indictment of the insensitivity of the authorities who were totally unaware of the whereabouts of a girl after she leaves children's home, Justice Lokur observed: "Nobody knows that."

Bengal government to declassify Netaji files KolKata, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced her government's decision to declassify 64 files on freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, saying the mystery surrounding his disappearance needs to be put at rest. "Still the mystery surrounding Netaji's disappearance continues to be unsolved. So whatever files we have, we will declassify them which may help in unravelling the mystery. "From next Friday (September 18), all the 64 files that we have

will be open for public. They will be kept at the city police archive," Banerjee told mediapersons at the state secretariat. Netaji's descendants and researchers, who have been steadfastly campaigning for declassification of the secret government files, welcomed Banerjee's decision saying it will create pressure on the Narendra Modiled central government which is claimed to have at least 100 such files in its possession. Citing various reasons including adverse effect on foreign relations, bureaucrats at the prime minister's

office, home ministry and ministry of external affairs have so far stonewalled attempts to access the classified files that can throw light on Netaji's disappearance. Banerjee said the files did not concern internal security or the country's international relations. "I don't think the documents relate to any issues concerning internal security or the like. "Even we were not aware that we had such files. We believed all such files on Netaji were with the central government," said Banerjee, adding

Deeds do not match words on Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Tharoor New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): Words have not matched deeds on the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, according to one of its brand ambassadors. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was appointed the clean India mission's brand ambassadors along with eight others by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that the government has been unable to transform its publicity blitz into action. "There is insufficient evidence of words being matched by deeds as far as the cleanliness programme is concerned," Tharoor told IANS in an interview here, adding that on hindsight, his party -- the Congress -- was justified in its criticism of the programme. "Central resources for the scheme are lacking," Tharoor said. "The publicity budget for the programme is five times more than the sanitation budget of this financial year," Tharoor said adding that the sanitation budget of the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government was lower than that of the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission is a national campaign launched by the government on October 2 --Mahatama Gandhi's birthday -- last year covering 4,041 towns to clean the streets, roads and infrastructure. Modi had initiated the programme by taking up the broom to clean a road on that day. Tharoor said his concern was that the

entire structure should be used to make the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan better. "We need much more than mere construction of toilets". The exhortations at the top need to me matched by work at the ground level, he added. He said special funds should be allocated for the mission and a central cadre set up. "Modiji had talked about a Swachch Bharat Kosh (Clean India fund), but no such fund has been set up till date," he added. There was a major gap between rhetoric and implementation, Tharoor, who was a minister of state for foreign affairs in the former UPA government, said. But he said Modi's publicity blitz on the issue did have value. "All this has value, I acknowledge it. But it cannot remain at that step. There has to be tangible progress on the ground. It cannot remain at the realm of publicity," he added. According to Tharoor, there was also a need to involve people living in a particular area to make the mission successful. "You need to tie up with the local public. An integrated vision is also important". Apart from Tharoor, other brand ambassadors named by Modi for the mission include Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, yoga exponent Baba Ramdev, industrialist Anil Ambani, actor Kamal Hasan, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, musicians Prasoon Joshi, Shankar mahadevan and Kailash Kher and comedian Kapil Sharma. Tharoor has participated in cleanliness drives in his constituency Thiruvananthapuram.

that top city police officers have been entrusted to allow people to access the documents in a systematic manner. "Netaji lived here, his fight for the country's freedom began from here, so it is only appropriate that the people of Bengal get to know all the facts about him. People deserve to know about his last days," added Banerjee. The chief minister also said the process of digitisation of all government files between 1937 and 1947 will also be undertaken.

New Delhi, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): India will not fire the first bullet across the border, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the visiting delegation of Pakistan Rangers led by its chief, Maj.Gen. Umar Farooq Burki. The home minister also said India wants to engage in dialogues at different levels with Pakistan.A "India wants friendly relation with Pakistan and will never fire the first bullet," the home minister told the Paksitani delegation, as per home ministry officials. Maj.Gen. Burki, in response, said that he is just the directorgeneral of a force, and cannot give any commitment on the issue, but will convey India's concern to the Pakistani leadership. The Pakistan Rangers delegation is in New Delhi for talks with its Indian counterparts, the Border Security Force (BSF), at the director general-level. The home minister also stressed on the need for united action between India and Pakistan to control terrorism and urged the Rangers to ensure that terrorists did not infiltrate into India from their territory.

"Both the countries are affected by terrorism and all countries have to cooperate to fight this evil," he told the Pakistani delegation. Stating that India wanted to engage with Pakistan for dialogues at different levels, the home minister said that is the reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif at Russia's Ufa. "India always wanted good cordial relations with Pakistan and the government follows (former prime minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee's policy of peace with neighbours as 'friends can be changed but neighbours cannot be changed'," he said. Noting that the Modi regime invited heads of neighbouring nations for its oath-taking ceremony to display this commitment, he said: "India always wanted the dialogue with Pakistan to continue, and Ufa meeting was a part of the same initiative. Unfortunately, the National Security Advisor level talks between the two nations could not be held." Complimenting both border forces for having a meaningful interaction, he stressed that "forces or civilians should not be

targeted on either side". "Nobody should fire towards uniformed personnel... If firing takes place for some reason, the other side must verify first before retaliating by using 'elimination bomb'," he said. Maj.Gen. Burki said that Pakistan also wanted to have good, cordial relations with India and will follow the decisions taken in the meeting. He said there could have been some incidents at the border where firing took place due to misunderstanding or by mistake, both sides hope to defuse the situation in future amicably. "Your country is very big. It is a great nation. We also want to have very good relations with India," the Rangers chief told Singh. The home minister also said he was happy that the two forces agreed to use the faster fax and email as the new means of communication between their commanders as compared to the conventional procedure of organising flag meetings. BSF Director General D.K. Pathak, talking to reporters on Friday, said the talks had been very cordial on the first day. Friday was the second day of talks.

PM hits out at parliament disruption, asks doctors to focus on wellness

ChaNDigarh, SepteMber 11 (iaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he was taking the opposition's disruption of parliament, which he attributed to "some people's egos", to the people's parliament to let them decide who is trying to create obstacles in development. "People of this country will never forgive political parties for their conduct in parliament. Some people, due to their ego, did not let the parliament function. This is most unfortunate," said Modi at a public rally here. "I have come here to say that the Jan Sabha (people's parliament) is bigger than the Lok Sabha. I am taking my Lok Sabha case to the Jan Sabha of people." The Lok Sabha was disrupted last month by slogan-shouting MPs of the opposition Congress, forcing the government to keep key bills, including on Goods and Services Tax (GST), on hold. The prime minister's fourhour-long visit during which he inaugurated the Chandigah airport's new civil terminal, addressed the convocation of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and

Research (PGIMER) and spoke at a rally itself created disruptions for the people. Authorities in Chandigarh ordered closure of nearly 200 schools on Friday and the main cremation ground while police blocked roads to ensure smooth movement of Modi's cavalcade and even ambulances were directed to take long detours to reach hospitals. The harassment of the common man forced Modi to express regret over the inconvenience caused to people. "An inquiry will be held and responsibility fixed for the inconvenience caused to the people of Chandigarh," Modi tweeted. "The inconvenience caused to the citizens of Chandigarh, especially shutting of schools, due to my visit is regretted. It was totally avoidable," he added. The main cremation ground in sector 25, located next to the ground where Modi addressed the rally on Friday afternoon, too was out of bounds for people. Those who had to cremate their loved ones were forced to do so at cremation grounds in nearby Mohali and Mani Majra.

At the rally, Modi hit out at the Congress without naming it. "We are running the government to take the country forward and have development. You have given us the clear majority to run the government. Without bothering for 400 MPs in Lok Sabha, 40 people (MPs) created obstacles in the development of this country. This was an insult to the democracy in this country," he said, adding that people should question their MPs whom they had elected. About the recent decision on the One Rank, One Pension for ex-servicemen, he said the credit should not be given to the government but to "the poor and common people" and said though the amount incurred was not less, it was "small when seen in light of the sacrifices made by our soldiers". At the 34th convocation of the PGIMER, he told the medical fraternity that people were now moving from treatment of illness towards achieving wellness. "Doctors who focus on patients were more successful than those who focus on the disease. Be compassionate (to patients) as doctors.

Common people consider you as gods. Address wellness and wellbeing, not the illness alone. "Things are changing in our society. People want to be away from medicines. Yoga is one tool to achieve that," he said. Reminding doctors about their obligation, Modi said: "Many of you must have ready passports or applied for visa. But you have an obligation towards the poor of its country." While pointing out that the convocation was being held on September 11, which reminds the world about the 9/11 terrorist attack in the US, Modi said: "To kill is very easy, but to keep someone alive or to give life is more important. You doctors are doing that." Earlier, Modi inaugurated the new civil air terminal of Chandigarh airport built at a cost of Rs.939 crore. The 305-acre complex is actually located in Punjab's Mohali district, adjoining Chandigarh. All domestic flights operating to and from Chandigarh are likely to be shifted to the new terminal from next month. The new terminal is equipped to handle international flights and passengers also.

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Relatives gather 14 yrs after 9/11 attacks NeW YOrK, SeptemBer 11 (Ap): Sept. 11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the terror attacks Friday in a subdued gathering at ground zero, saying their determination to commemorate their loss publicly hadn’t dimmed even as 14 years have passed and crowds at the ceremony have thinned. Hundreds of victims’ relatives — fewer than thronged the observances in their early years — gathered for what has become a tradition of tolling bells, moments of silence and the reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror strikes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. “We come every year. The crowds get smaller, but we want to be here. As long as I’m breathing, I’ll be here,” said Tom Acquaviva, 81, who lost his son, Paul Acquaviva, a systems analyst who died in the trade center’s north tower. Carrying photos emblazoned with the names of their loved ones, victims’ relatives prayed for peace, praised first responders and the armed forces and, mostly, sent personal messages of enduring loss and remembrance to loved ones some had never even had the chance to know. “I wish I could meet you,” Valerie Arnold said to

White House staff listen as a bugler plays “Taps” during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on September 11, 2015, with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to observe the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (AP Photo)

the memory of her uncle, firefighter Michael Boyle, who was off-duty but responded to the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, before she was born. For Nereida Valle, who lost her daughter, Nereida De Jesus, “It’s the same as if it was yesterday. I feel her every day.” In Washington, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stepped out of the White House at 8:46 a.m. — when the first plane hit the north tower — to observe a moment of silence. Later Friday, President Obama was scheduled to observe the anniversary with a visit to

Fort Meade, Maryland, in recognition of the military’s work to protect the country. The Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville in western Pennsylvania was marking the completion of its visitor center, which opened to the public Thursday. At the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Ash Carter and other officials were joining in remembrances for victims’ relatives and Pentagon employees. Elsewhere, Ohio’s statehouse was displaying nearly 3,000 flags — representing the lives lost — in an arrangement designed to represent the sites of the at-

tacks. Sacramento, California, was commemorating 9/11 in conjunction with a parade honoring three Sacramento-area friends who tackled a heavily armed gunman on a Paris-bound high-speed train last month. Some Americans were observing the anniversary in their own ways. “I don’t go to the memorial. I don’t watch it on TV. But I make sure, every year, I observe a moment of silence at 8:46,” electrician Jeff Doran, 41, said Friday as he stood across the street from the trade center, where the signature, 1,776-

foot One World Trade Center tower has opened since last Sept. 11. After years of private commemorations at ground zero, the anniversary now also has become an occasion for public reflection on the site of the terror attacks. An estimated 20,000 people flocked to the memorial plaza on the evening of Sept. 11 last year, the first year the public was able to visit on the anniversary. The plaza was to open three hours earlier after the anniversary ceremony. “When we did open it up, it was just like life coming in,” National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum President Joe Daniels said this week. While the memorial will still be reserved for victims’ relatives and other invitees during the morning ceremony, afterward, “the general public that wants to come and pay their respects on this most sacred ground should be let in as soon as possible.” In Washington, some members of Congress planned to spend part of the anniversary discussing federal funding for the ground zero memorial. The House Natural Resources Committee has scheduled a hearing Friday on a proposal to provide up to $25 million a year for the plaza. The federal government contributed heavily

to building the institution; leaders have tried unsuccessfully for years to get Washington to chip in for annual costs, as well. An estimated 21 million people have visited the plaza for free since its 2011 opening. The museum, which charges up to $24 per ticket, has seen almost 3.6 million visitors since its May 2014 opening, topping projections by about 5 percent, Daniels said. Any federal funding could lead to expanded discounts for school and other groups, but there are no plans to lower the regular ticket price, he said. This year’s anniversary also comes as advocates for 9/11 responders and survivors are pushing Congress to extend two federal programs that promised billions of dollars in compensation and medical care. Both programs are set to expire next year. Army Sgt. Edwin Morales had those responders in mind as he attended the ground zero ceremony in remembrance of his cousin firefighter Ruben “Dave” Correa. “We must never forget that day. People are still dying because of what happened,” both on battlefields and from illnesses that some who responded to the attacks have developed after exposure to toxic dust, Morales said.

More Japanese rivers overflow as thousands flee JOSO, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): Floods that swept houses off foundations and crushed them under landslides spread across Japan on Friday as more rivers burst their banks, leaving at least 23 people missing and forcing more than 100,000 to flee. A severe rain warning remained in effect for parts of northern Japan but floodwaters were slowly retreating in the worst-hit city of Joso after washing houses away, sometimes with their owners still inside, in scenes reminiscent of a tsunami. Three people were killed, including a 63-year-old woman crushed when her house was hit by a landslide and another when her car was swept away. At least 28 people were injured, eight seriously. Two eight-year-

old children were among the missing as the flooding spread north to Miyagi prefecture, whose coastline was ravaged by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000. Some of those rescued on Friday said the flooding brought back memories of that disaster. “March 11 was the same. The people who didn’t run saying that a tsunami would never come faced death,” one man said. “Of course, this situation is not as bad, but you have to be responsible for your own life.” The flooding did not reach nuclear reactors damaged in the 2011 disaster in Fukushima but at least 30 bags filled with suspected radioactive grass and other contaminated material were swept away from a site where they were

being stored in a nearby town. Most of the bags were recovered undamaged and none of the contents - which were from an area with low levels of radioactive contamination - had leaked, the Environment Ministry said. Helicopters crisscrossed skies over the largely rural city of Osaki, 350 km (220 miles) north of Tokyo, where the brown waters of the Shibui river inundated rice fields and houses as rescuers in rubber boats ferried people to safety. Some parts of Japan received more than twice the usual September amount of rain in 48 hours by noon on Thursday, sparking some of the worst flooding in more than 60 years. Japan has increased emphasis on disasLocal residents are rescued by firefighters at a residential area flooded by the ter mitigation since the 2011 Kinugawa river, caused by typhoon Etau in Joso, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan on disaster. September 11. (REUTERS Photo)

Trail of Bangkok bomb plotter muddied BANGKOK/DHAKA, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): The suspected mastermind of last month’s deadly bomb attack in Thailand left Bangladesh 12 days ago, and efforts in Malaysia to track the man suspected of planting the explosives have been unsuccessful, Thai police said on Friday. No group has claimed responsibility for the Aug. 17 attack at a Hindu shrine in Bangkok, which killed 20 people, including 14 foreign tourists, among them seven from Hong Kong and mainland China. The man investigators believe organised the plot and fled on the eve of the blast spent two weeks in Bangladesh before flying out of Dhaka on Aug. 30. He had stated in an exit document his final destination was Beijing, via New Delhi, police said. “He recorded on his departure card that he would transit in Delhi to go to China,” police spokesman Prawut Thawornsiri said. “In the end he didn’t go to China. He went somewhere else.” Prawut did not say where the man police are referring to by his alias “Izan” had gone. He said he received the information from Bangladesh’s ambassador in Bangkok. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said he was not aware if the suspect had flown to China. Thai police have ruled out international militants as responsible for the attack but have not said why nor what they believe the motive was. Their investigation had expanded to Malaysia, police said, following a lead that a yellow-shirted man caught on a security camera leaving the bomb at the Erawan Shrine may have

crossed Thailand’s southern border. Suchart Teerasawat, a police inspector general, told Reuters he was in Malaysia last week but had found nothing. Police also said they were following a money trail that connected bank transfers to the purchase of bomb materials. “We have evidence of the shops where this was spent and what was bought,” Seehanat Prayoonrat, secretary-general of Anti Money Laundering Office, told reporters. He said details were being withheld so not to endanger inquiries. The investigation gained momentum with information from one of two detained suspects, who was arrested with a Chinese passport bearing the name Yusufu Mieraili. He admitted to giving a bag containing the device to the bomber and said another man, Abu Dustar Abdulrahman, alias Izan, had given orders to the plotters. Thai visas were issued in Kuala Lumpur to both men, according to a diplomatic source, using Chinese passports with names Abu Dustar Abdulrahman and Yusufu Mieraili, in October 2014 and February 2015 respectively. The use of Chinese passports, at least one of which stated Xinjiang as a birthplace, adds fuel to speculation the bombing may have been revenge by sympathisers of Turkicspeaking Uighur Muslims. Uighurs are from the Xinjiang region.

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YANGON, SeptemBer 11 (reuterS): Three ethnic armed groups have called on the Myanmar government to include them in talks on a ceasefire being negotiated with other groups, after they had been excluded following clashes with the army near the border with China earlier this year. Myanmar President Thein Sein on Wednesday met leaders of five main ethnic guerrilla groups for ceasefire talks in the capital Naypyitaw. They agreed to hold another round of talks on the draft of the deal in early October. The exclusion of the Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army from the signing has been one of the main stumbling blocks in the negotiations that have dragged on for some two years. “The nationwide ceasfire agreement is a crucial accord for the emergence of genuine peace in the country,” said the three armies in a joint statement issued late on Thursday, demanding that they too are included in the deal.

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“Who was Late Khelhoshe Sema (Naga)”

n view of the recent blackmailing/ misapprehension of a certain group/ individual of NPG captioned “like father like son” attributing it to late Khelhoshe Sema (Naga) and his eldest son K.K. Sema IAS Retired, the Naghutomi Union Dimapur Area (NUDA) resolved to issue a brief statement under the caption “Who was Late Khelhoshe Sema to a Naga Society” in order that it may blot out all misinformation as little knowledge is dangerous. Significant moments of Late Khelhoshe are as follows: Khelhoshe was born in the month of November 1915. This was a time where the exact date of birth was not possible to be ascertained on account of the status of illiteracy of the parents’ of that generation. He was the second eldest among the eight sons begotten to Khunaqhe and Ikhali of Naghutomi village. His life’s journey to a responsible future was predicted while he was still being carried in his mother’s womb. One day, while his mother was whiling her time in the kitchen garden, she was splattered by a bird dropping. She looked up and saw a flock of hornbills flying over the village way up in the clear blue sky. It was the hornbill dropping that had landed on her pregnant belly. She expressed her thought to her husband that this was significant sign and that their child will someday command a respectable social standing in the community. She was not wrong. Khelhoshe began his elementary schooling from Impur Mission School and completed his Class- VI in 1931. Those were the days when the British administrators had forbidden the Nagas from wearing half pants or have any other hair cut other than the normal circular Naga cut. Though the then SDO Mokokchung had warned him to conform, Khelhoshe firmly believed that mankind should strive for the better rather than be forced to stagnate in the past. He refused to conform but the administration showed him leniency and let the matter rest. While still in the ME School, destiny dealt a severe blow with the passing away of his father at this stage of his life. Despite this misfortune, his mother did not restrain him from his educational pursuit. On passing his sixth class he joined the Jorhat Christian High

School, but by 1936 he moved on to Government High School, Shillong. While still in his tenth class, disaster struck once more with the death of his mother. Khelhoshe was however determined to at least complete his Matriculation, which he did in 1939. In the absence of both his father and mother, his support base had eroded and he was unable to continue his higher studies and therefore returned home. By then Rev. B.I. Anderson, the American Missionary had opened Aizuto Mission ME School and so in 1940, Khelhoshe was called upon to serve in this institution as an Assistant Teacher on a salary of Rs.20/- per month. In January 1942 he married Vitoli, the daughter of Rev. Inaho of Lumami who was also the GB of this village. There was a short break from his teaching assignment when the Sumi community wanted him to represent the tribe in the Labour Corp, which he complied on the 1st April 1942 but returned in October the same year to continue teaching at Aizuto. 1944 ushered in the threat of the Japanese invasion of the North Eastern frontier. In its preparation to confront the advancing enemy, the British force needed to rally the local population in their support and therefore many of the educated Nagas were inducted as interpreters in this effort. Khelhoshe was one of them who answered this call. After a short stint he was permitted to return to Aizuto and to his school. When the Sema Tribal Council was formed, Khelhoshe was made the Secretary of this council, which position he held on a voluntary basis without any remuneration till 18th December1944. The early forties were a very volatile period for the Sumis with the tribal chieftains ruling the roost. A collective meeting was not a common practice. In this forum Khelhoshe made effort to enlighten his people foretelling them that the British would one day depart and that a new order will be ushered in where election will be had, Panchayats would be established for village administration and other legal system would come in force beyond the customary law. Such views were taken as an affront to the GBs to undermine their authority in the village, sparking severs controversy against him. By 1946 the political scenario in the British India was fast heading towards an uncertain

future. Political maturity among the Nagas was also gaining a more proactive momentum in the form of Naga Political Movement which finally culminated in the formation of the Naga National Council (NNC) in 1946. Khelhoshe was an active participant. In due course however a clear difference in the political thought began to emerge between those who believed in non-violent solution and those who felt that violence must be met with violence to achieve our goal. Simultaneously, the ideology of Statehood for Nagaland was beginning to take shape among other leaders of their time. Khelhoshe was among the latter group of leaders who strongly felt that Nagas must not be left behind in all spheres of development even as we strive for self determination. Such a stand was not so easily acceptable among many other thinkers. He temporarily withdrew from the forefront in 1948 and decided to contend with being a cultivator in his village. The Government however called him up to take up an assignment as the Head Master of Aghunato ME School and so from 1952 to 1954 he held this responsibility. He also took charge at Sangto (Yimchunger) ME School for a short stint during 1954. Thereafter, between 1954-55 he worked as an ASI of schools. During 1955 he was sent on a short 6 (six) months training course related to Country project, to Santinikitan (West Bengal). On his return in 1956, his assignment underwent a change and he was made the Civil Liaison Officer (CLO). By now a full fledged war was being waged by the Nagas against the Indian forces. Military ‘operations’ and ‘village groupings’ was the order of the day and untold miseries were being faced by the Nagas in the hand of the Indian Army. Under those miserable circumstances, Khelhoshe spent his efforts to ensure that those in need were taken care of as best he could. At that time Nagaland was just another district under Assam called Naga Hills District. When a representative among the Nagas was required to be sent to the Assam Legislative Assembly, the ongoing war had greatly vitiated the atmosphere that there was no one willing to take the risk involved with this responsibility. In the hope that he would perhaps be in a better position to help his people, Khelhoshe opted for this assignment in March 1957 as an MLA

and was later made a Deputy Minister of Tribal Areas of Assam under the Chief Ministership of Mr. B R Medhi. He then began to seriously consider the possibility of convening an ‘All Naga Convention’ to determine the future of the Nagas by themselves. The Chief Minister, Assam was reluctant to allow such a convention that could lead to further political problems for the Government. This matter was finally resolved in the Assembly and the Naga Convention was permitted to be held. The first Naga Convention was held from 22nd to 26th August 1957 at Kohima which was well represented by all the tribal delegates including the Government servants. It was in this Convention that Dr. Imkongliba Ao was selected as its first President and Mr. Jasokie Angami as the Secretary. Along with the other selected members, the team opened the first dialogue of a separate State with Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India. By the 1st December 1957, the resolution adopted by the First Naga Convention was accepted by the Government of India recognizing the Naga cause as a separate entity under the Indian Union with its own administrative set up. The erstwhile Naga Hills District through an enactment of 1957 redefined the new entity as Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA). The issue as to whether to set up independent administrative machinery within the State or function under NEFA needed to be resolved. The second meeting of the Naga People’s Convention convened from 21st to 23rd May 1958 at Ungma could not resolve the matter. The third Convention held from 22nd to 26th October 1959 at Mokokchung decided that N.H.T.A shall be dropped and the name Nagaland was to be adopted as the official name of the State. The selected delegates during the Mokokchung Convention then met the Prime Minister of India during July 1960 and presented the 16 - point agreement which was finally accepted. On 18th February 1961 the nomenclature N.H.T.A was done away with and the name Nagaland came to being as a full-fledged State. This was followed by the constitution of a Chief Executive Councilor along with 5 Executive Council Members as de facto Ministers and 42 Interim Body Members as de facto Legislators. The State of Nagaland Act 1962 enacted by the Parliament, the Naga-

land finally was inaugurated as a full-fledged State on the 1st of December 1963. During the winter months of 1964 the first general election was under way. Though the Atoizu constituency wanted that Khelhoshe should represent them, he felt that young capable leader was emerging in the person of Mr. Kiyekhu Shikhu and that he should be given due opportunity to represent Atoizu. Instead He decided to contest from two stations: 1/ Mokokchung Town Constituency and 2/ Ghaspani constituency under Dimapur. He won the Mokokchung Town Constituency. Despite having gained a very wide experience, Khelhoshe was sidelined to become the first President of the NNO Party. He however focused on the vexed insurgent problems that was causing great hardship to the people and succeeded in persuading the Churches to play the important role of mediators between the underground organizations and the Govt. of India. His initiative as President of the NNO contributed towards the formation of the “Peace Mission” on 31st January- 2nd February 1964 through the Third Nagaland Baptist Convention at Wokha. By the early part of 1965 signs of ill health began to slow him down. He was finally admitted to Dibrughar Hospital but was later evacuated to Robert Hospital, Shillong. He was diagnosed with a terminal abdominal ailment from which he was unable to recover. Khelhoshe had a premonition that he was not going to last beyond the 6th August 1965 and accordingly forewarned his wife and his elder brother Lukhashe to start making necessary arrangement for a helicopter to fly his body back to Nagaland. As predicted his time ran out on the night of the 6th August 1965. His mortal remain was flown back to Mokokchung where a mammoth crowd received him. Khelhoshe was later laid to rest in his native Naghutomi Village on the 8th August 1965 alongside his father's and mother's graves. An honorable, honest and selfless service of a SWU's descendant left behind an everlasting footprint on the sands of time in the Naga history. Hosheto Chophy , Gen-Secy Vikheto Chishi, President NUDA

RANI GAIDINLIU: Pt. NEHRU'S ACCIDENTAL RANI Why not Naga Hoho and ACAUT?

any brilliant writers and organizations have written a great deal about Gaindliu therefore just a brief run on the not much known facts of Gaidinliu would enlightened the readers. Gaidinliu is also known as Ranima and lovingly referred to as Cherachamdinliu daughter of god Tingwang of Heraka faith. The Herka version of her birth says that she was conceived in her mother womb when cherrchamdinliu the daughter of Tingwang who is sent to guide the Zelliangrong people entered into Gaidinliu’s mother’s womb. I must admit it smell little “Chrstiany” the virgin Birth of Christ. That’s how she was born in 26th Jan 1913 in Longkao village in Tamenglong District in Manipur state. History says that one of the reasons for her joining Heraka faith at the very young age of 13 was because her parents Lothonang Pamei and Kachaklenliu wanted to marry her off at a very young age, as was the custom in the old days. She did not want to get married so she joined the Heraka movement which was started by her cousin Jadonang. If this is true then Gaidinliu joined the Harka faith not because of conviction but out of compulsion. It would be interesting to know that Gaidinliu became the leader much before Jadonang’s death. A brilliant scholar and author by the name Arkotong Longkumer in his book “ Reform, Identity and Narratives of Belonging: The Heraka Movement in Northeast India.” writes during their last pilgrimage to Bhuban Cave Jadonang is not allowed to enter the sacred cave by god Tingwang who in the form of python blocks the entrance to the cave. Tingwang tells Jadonang that his drunkenness and arriving late is becoming a problem and Tingwang chooses Gaidinliu as the leader. On hearing this he takes out his anger on Gaidinliu and blames her for losing his position as a leader at which point Gaidinliu assure him that he is still the leader. Tingwang warns Jadonang that he will not eat the year harvest and would die before the harvest season was over. As foretold Jadonang was arrested the same year and was hanged by the British for murder and practicing human sacrifice. Gaidinlius non violence movement turned to violence and bloodshed when they had access to guns from Cachar hills. She was arrested by the British and after six month of rigorous trial she was sentence to life imprisonment for murder by the Political Agent's Court. The court must have had mercy on her as she being a women did not hang her like her leader Jadonang.

Call it fate or luck Pt.Nehru meet Gaidinliu in the prison when he was touring Manipur in 1937. Pt Nehru was not yet the Prime Minister but was the president of India National Congress. After meeting her he wrote an article in Hindustan Times , he wrote “….. she lies in some prison in Assam, wasting her bright young womanhood in dark cells and solitude. Six years she has been there. What suppression of spirit they have brought to her who in pride of her youth dared to challenge the Empire…And India does not even know of this brave child of her hills. But her own people remember their 'Rani Guidallo…” It is clear from this extract that NEHRU NEVER GAVE THE TITLE RANI to Gaidinliu, Nehru only wrote how Gaindinliu’s follower remembered her as Rani Guildallo. Therefore the false claims and the misconception that Nehru gave her the title “RANI” is absolutely NONSENSE. Organizations and individuals making false claim that Nehru gave her the title Rani and are misleading people and using the name of Pt. Nehru to achieve their selfish motives, individuals and organization should stop this false claim before they are cornered by the law. However the fact that the title Rani caught on to Gaindliu after Nehru’s article was published cannot be denied either. It is interesting to see that Pt. Nehru did not remember the name of the prison nor spelled her name correctly, but he clearly remembered Gaidinlius bright young womanhood even in the dark, Pt. Nehru did have an eye for details. Pt. Nehru tried many times to free Gaidinlu from the prison but failed. When Pt.Nehru became the PM in 1947 he released her from prison. I wonder what prompt Pt. Nehru to push so hard for Gaidinlius freedom, was it because they both fought against the same British Empire? Or did Nehru see a golden opportunity to use Gaidinliu to connect himself with the Tribal’s in the northeast India where he was not much liked and not popular? In the both the case Nehru missed the mark, had he truly known about her, he himself being a follower of non-violence would have never written the article which was literally one of the major reason the title “Rani” got stamped on to Gaidinliu by the media. The statement that Gaidinliu was not an anti-Christian and Anti-Naga is an insult to the very spirit of the Heraka movement. Gaidinliu said “Invasion of foreign religion and foreign culture will pose danger to the Naga Identity, beware of this danger”. I believe she must have lived long enough to see herself that SHE WAS WRONG, as majority of Nagas

around her were embracing Christian faith which she termed as “foreign religion” and “dangerous” and still these Naga Christians had their identity, culture and tradition intact. In fact Christianity has helped the Nagas to find their true identity which is in Christ, Amen to that. The present situation makes one think if some self vested so call organizations are using Gaidinliu as a bridge to cross over from Manipur to Nagaland. Had Gaidinliu been alive today she would whopped this so call organizations like Jesus whopped the money changer in the temple, because it is totally opposite to her vision, her demand was for a separate Zeliangrong Administrative /Political Unit within the Union of India in MANIPUR not for some Museum cum Library in Kohima or anything in NAGALAND. The claim that if any organization had any objection they should have objected when the project was initially lunched is an absurd question. How can you object what you do not know? Why was the project kept in secret? Were they afraid that the project would get serious objection therefore the project committee decided to break the news only when it was almost complete? This kind of secrecy is foreign as well as shocking to Nagas of Nagaland who are straight shooters. Former C.M is blamed for it but if T.R Zeliang knew that it could led to the present situation he could have stopped it, but he let it take shape in secrecy. I wonder if this kind of backstabbing secrecy was the main reason for Kaito and Noke to rebel against the leadership of T.R zeliang. Some Nagas without properly studying Gaidinliu’s history have voiced in favor of Gaidinliu. The current situation is much different from gentlemen offering a seat to an old women in an overcrowded bus, here once the seat is offered it cannot be taken back, in this scenario there is no such thing as the next bus stop. It is sad to know that one of the Stree Shakti Puraskar (Women Power Award) which is awarded by the President of India on 8th March every year at New Delhi is named as Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award. It proves that anything is possible in a country where 543 winning candidates of the newly elected MPs in India are with criminal cases against them, even a prestigious national award can be named after a women who was convicted and imprisoned for murder. It is truly an Incredible India. I say this with a heavy heart but we cannot advocate building a monument cum library in honour of an ex-convict. Her past glory does not excuse her of her past crimes. Do I

love Gaidinliu? Yes, I love her, I look up to her as motherly figure, yet she is a guilty of sheeting innocent blood. What is Nagaland State government trying to do? Promote and honour criminals as heroes? Stop this madness. A better substitute for Gaidnliu would be Ursula Graham Bower a British lady who was named as “Queen of Nagas” by the same zeliangrong Nagas in Manipur who named Gaidinlu as Rani. Known for her “v” force also known as Bower force she scouted the jungles for Japanese soldiers with her Naga soldiers in Manipur during Second world war. Japan even put out a reward on her head. BBC did a series of program on her story. A comic book inspires by her known as “jungle queen” is much loved comic in the United States of America. It is comforting to see almost all churches/ Naga organization condemning the idolizing of Gaidinliu, thank God NBCC finally has a secretary general who has a back bone and who refuses to take the neural ground. Now the question is what to do with the Rani Gaidinliu library/museum which is almost complete? Well it’s name can be changed into “Nagaland State Library “ or “Nagaland public Library” where scholars, researches, students from Nagaland and all over the world can come and study books written on the rich culture and tradition of Nagaland including Heraka movement. Nagaland desperately need one such Mega Library, but ABSOLUTELY NOT in the name of a woman who’s horror stories gives sweating nightmares even to a fully grown Naga. Pt.Nehru died in 1964 the same year Gaidinliu demanded for a separate Zeliangrong Administrative / Political Unit within the Union of India. Had Nehru been alive a little longer he would have acknowledged his mistake and just as he worked hard to release her form prison he would have worked even harder to put her back in the prison where she truly belonged. The unintentional mistake of Nehru has become for The BJP government which is a “Vedic centric” government “An effective tool” to screw the Nagas to get two things done, one in creating division among the Nagas plus spreading Hinduism under the shadow of Heraka which is like a “animist pizza with lots of religious toppings”. Whatever we may do next either write to Delhi, reopen the Murder case of Gaindinliu or decide by voting, one thing is clear, Rani Gaidinliu truly was Pt Nehrus accidental rani and not the rani of Nagas. Imlisanen Phom Dimapur

CAUT is being accused of diverting from their MOTTO and going beyond by organizing “Common Platform” on the theme: “Naga Opinion on peaceful settlement” on 12th September. Aftermath the 3rd Aug. Peace Accord of the NSCN(IM), whatever, being the right platform, Naga Hoho could have organize consultative meeting with the Nagas to know and understand the minds and psyche of the public’s who has every right to know what kind of future is being decided for them by the peace accord. But putting the cart before the horse, Naga Hoho has preferred to organize, “International Conference on Naga Political Issue.” Thus, “When a woman is in the helm of being ravished, any Tom, Dick or Harry who comes to her rescue

becomes her saviour and hero.” Be it ACAUT over exercising jurisdiction or not the right platform to address, “Naga Opinion on peaceful settlement,” but do beggars have a choice, though politically not correct? This is what ACAUT is all about- an alibi to helpless Nagas, whose parent body has failed to perform its duty at the need of the hour. Not logical, but I wonder why the Naga Hoho is seeking alien/foreign thoughts, logic and analysis in the present Naga political imbroglio, when decision making has to be done by the Nagas! At this juncture, outside interference into our kitchen may not be the best option. In fact, it is likely to create more confusion in the already existing division amongst the Nagas on the mystique peace accord! Zhekheli Zhimomi

Unacceptable Social Norm And Order

aving had a thoroughly satisfying Government Service for more than 3 decades and with an assurance of full-Pension, I felt I should bid Good Bye to my job before my age of Superannuation. And getting hold of the freedom of the whole daylight hours in whatever manner I can spend; one day while returning from Chiedema to Kohima, I gave a lift in my Car to a known fellow Villager from Kohima. I knew he worked in some sort of a Government job in an Office but not seeing him for a long time, I enquired whether he has finished his Service or not and on hearing he has, I again enquired whether he has finished the Herculean task of undergoing the processes of finalizing his Pension. He said: "Oh, yes. You see, the Government is very foolish: 'when I entered the Service as an Office Chawkidar, I got Rs. 300/ per month as Pay, but now I get Rs.5000/ Pension, many times the Pay of when I entered Service some thirty years ago: how foolish the Government is!', he said. "Yes, I also get a lot of Pension, I often feel a little uneasy to take so much without doing any work, but I am always happy when I receive my Pension", I said. "Government is very foolish, you see", he said. Indeed, the Government is very generous but Government can also be very dangerous to a Society when it employs THREATS and INTIMIDATIONS to maintain its supposed Social Order. Or buying people's consent with financial Incentive and bring people to toeing the Government's misadvised agenda. This largesse is sophisticated means to silence dissent. This would ultimately bring disruptive Disorder in the Society. They are no better than Threats and Intimidations. A billionaire ran away from his country to the UK for fear of his life from the Authority with whom he dis-

sented; sadly he was found mysteriously poisoned with a very rare element Polonium one day after he fled his country. Some Pop Singers in the same Country were jailed for singing songs unfavorable of the Authority. Nagaland is still a novice in these things, we must keep Nagaland away from these Evils. The Freedom of Opinion is one of the greatest incentives to usher a Society to Peace, Prosperity and Happiness. The Rongmei community from Manipur has no right to insist on the overwhelming majority of the State in Nagaland to idolize Gaidinliu of Manipur in Kohima; it is abhorrent to the Nagas of Nagaland? The Angamis want to say loud and clear Gaidinliu's Memorial is not welcome in Kohima. The Angami do not feel ashamed to say: 'This is the way we feel'. Those who do not like this may go to other places where it is welcome. Every lawful person is welcome in Nagaland, but we want to preserve the Naga character of the State for Nagas. This is our Freedom in our State. Here and there, the Write-up of the Media Cell of the Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland, of 9 Sept 2015 (Ngaland Post), contains threats and intimidations: ("The Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland is keeping a vigilant watch on those who are reflecting many misgivings reports and malicious information through Media with dubious intent to instigate and provoke the general public. Such misgiven Leaders even among some few Zeliangrong who are playing to the tune of some unscrupulous individuals are warned and shall be dealt with as per the law of the land"). The Media Cell has even mentioned the name of the Person and the name of a particular Tribe. Threats and Intimidations will never usher Social Order in Nagaland. We will never accept threats and intimidations in our land. Thepfulhouvi Solo

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Ford hires Carla Bruni to sell cars in France

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n September 10, the 10th Seoul International Drama Awards honored the best examples of drama from 48 countries. Korean entertainment faced fierce competition from 212 submissions, but several notable projects and stars stood out from the fray.

Lee Min Ho was the recipient of two awards, which noted his impact on the Korean Wave. According to a list published by the Korean outlet 10Asia, the actor received the Mango TV Popularity Award and 10th Anniversary Hallyu Achievement Award. Other recipients of

.S. carmaker Ford has hired France's one-time First Lady Carla Bruni to star in a brandpromoting video in which she ditches her guitar for the testosteronecharged job of a male soccer team coach. Ford France, seeking to counter the home ground advantage of Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroen, reckons Bruni's improbable change of career will inspire equally bold decisions by French car buyers to stray from the fold, in its direction. It is also taking a bet on the consumer-influencing power of Bruni. The marriage to Sarkozy of the singer and former model fueled the perception among many voters that he was an overly showy leader, known as "president bling bling" during his 2007-12 term. Ford, whose 4.3 percent share of total car sales in France so far this year pales beside the 30 percent and 26 percent shares of PSA Peugeot Citroen and Renault, says what counts is Bruni's reputation and versatility, not political affiliation. "She's a woman who went from top model to singer and actress, and from champagne socialist to wife of a right-wing president," Fabrice Devanlay, Ford France's external relections director, told Reuters. "Sure there's a risk, because she is marked by the political side of her marital status, but her international celebrity is an incredible driver for the visibility of our campaign."

BORKUNG HRANGKHAWL LATEST MUSIC VIDEO #IWANNABEFAMOUS RELEASED

IMA Award winner Borkung Hrangkhawl has come out with his latest video for the song #IWannaBeFamous. Sharing about his song Borkung says that the song hashtag is about his childhood memories. “I always wanted to make music and be recognised and that was clear to me from the very start. Back in the days, my sense of dressing was totally old school. I used to wear Tees which were double my

size and pants which were enormously big.” He shares that his favourite channels are MTV, Channel V and VH1 and adds, “which of course came later on and so I got lots of inspiration by watching various bands and artists of the 90’s. I always wondered how life would be when one becomes famous and that includes a busy schedule, tours, recordings, meeting fans etc. So incorporating all these

memories I came up with this song #IWannaBeFamous.” “I am sure everyone wanted to be famous when we were kids. Acting, Singing and Dressing up like our favourite Star so, I wanted to come up with a fresh and catchy song, which everyone can relate to, especially the present Generation,” states the artist. Dream big, follow your dreams #Iwannabefamous Do watch and share around

INTERNATIONAL 'Batman v Superman' director Zack Snyder takes potshots at Marvel superheroes

DRAMA AWARDS

Lee Min Ho, Lee Joon Gi And Hwang Jung Eum received top honors

the Mango TV Popularity Award included Korean stars The One and Chu Ja Hyun. He also shared the 10th Anniversary Hallyu Achievement Award with other notable figures in Korean entertainment like producer Lee Byung Hoon and Lee Young Ae. His "Bounty Hunters" co-star Wallace Chung was the recipient of the Asia Grand Star Award for his work in China. Lee Joon Gi received the Hallyu Drama Actor Award for his portrayal of Park Yoon Kang in the KBS2 series, "Gunman in Joseon." "Gunman in Joseon" was also recognized with the Hallyu Best Drama award along with the popular series, "Pinocchio." "Kill Me, Heal Me" received the Grand Award in the Hallyu Drama category, exemplifying its impact on viewers. "Kill Me, Heal Me" star Hwang Jung Eum was acknowledged for her performance in the series and

received the Hallyu Drama Actress Award. The tvN office drama, "Misaeng," also received attention at the ceremony. "Misaeng" was acknowledged as the Best Mini-Series. Korean drama original soundtracks were also recognized during the Seoul Drama Awards. Taeyeon of Girls' Generation, who recently announced her solo album was honored with the Hallyu Drama OST Award. Other notable awardwinners include Taiwanese actor Bolin Chen, who recently signed with the Korean agency, BM Plus Entertainment. He is currently working with Ha Ji Won on the upcoming film, "Risking Life for Love." Chen was the recipient of an Asia Star Grand Award. Taiwanese acting idol Aaron Yan, who will star with Kim So Eun in an upcoming Korean-Chinese co-production, received an Asia Star Award.

ilmmaker Zack Snyder says Superman and Batman are more mythological superheroes unlike Ant-Man which is "flavour of the week." Snyder, 49, who is currently working on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice addressed filmmaker Steven Spielberg's comments

that the superhero genre ultimately will go the way of the Western, reported Entertainment Weekly. "I feel like he's right. But I feel like "Batman" and "Superman" are transcendent of superhero movies in a way, because they're Batman and Superman. They're not just, like, the flavour of the week

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Ant-Man not to be mean, but whatever it is. What is the next, 'Blank-Man'?" Snyder said he considers both, Superman and Batman to be the "most" mythological superheroes. "I look at it as more being mythological than, say, bubblegum. And I think that that's appropriate for

Batman and Superman because they're the most mythological of our superheroes," he said. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg among others. The movie is scheduled to release on March 25, 2016.

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'Rock On 2' not a love story

arhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor may co-star in Rock On 2, but they haven’t been paired opposite each other in the film. Says a source from the production, “It’s not a love story between Farhan and Shraddha at all. She’s just the band’s newest member who sings along with Farhan. That’s it.” That means Prachi Desai will continue to play Farhan’s wife in Rock On 2. But, adds the source, “Shraddha’s role is more pivotal than Prachi’s. The film will be more about the rock band and will feature more members, including these two.” The film is expected to go on floors this September and will be shot in Shillong and Mumbai. The makers are planning a wide release next August.

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Bruce Willis to star in action thriller 'Marauders'

ctor Bruce Willis along with Christopher Meloni and Dave Bautista have been roped in to star in upcoming action thriller "Marauders". "Marauders" follows an untraceable group of elite bank robbers who are chased by a suicidal FBI Agent, who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides, reports aceshowbiz.com. Willis will play owner of a bank who harbours a trail of secrets. Production of the film, that also stars Lydia Hull, Tyler Olson, Christopher Bowen and Danny A. Abeckaser, will begin later this month in Ohio. Willis is currently filming action comedy "Going Under", which is directed by Mark and Robb Cullen.

Thank you for showing me way in B'wood: Sonakshi to Salman

onakshi Sinha, who is currently busy shooting for her upcoming film "Force 2" in Budapest, has thanked superstar Salman Khan for "showing the way" in Bollywood. The actress completed five years in the Hindi film industry on Thursday. The "Dabangg" actress took to Twitter to share that she "owes" her journey in Bollywood to the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star and Arbaaz Khan, the co-producer of her first film. "Dabangg to Force 2.. Owe it all to @BeingSalmanKhan and @arbaazSkhan! Thank you for showing me the way," Sonakshi tweeted on Thursday. Sonakshi, the daughter of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, has starred in 13 movies so far. She also thanked her fans and well-wishers. "10 sept - 5 years since Dabangg... Which means 5 years of Sonakshi! I am because of you, thank you for sharing this amazing journey with me," she tweeted.

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My daughter makes me a better person: Reese Witherspoon

ctress Reese Witherspoon says her 16-year-old daughter Ava makes her a "better person everyday". The "Wild" actress paid tribute her daughter in an Instagram post to celebrate her birthday. Captioning a photograph of Ava as a young girl next to a more recent photograph, she wrote: "Wow! My sweet girl turns 16 today! I am so blessed to have such a kind, compassionate, brilliant, artistic, all-

around wonderful daughter who makes me a better person everyday. I love you @avaphillippe (sic)," reports femalefirst.co.uk. The 39-year-old actress also opened up about prioritising her family and career. "No one's really doing it perfectly. I think you love your kids with your whole heart, and you do the best you possibly can. But, you know, right now I'm feeling sad missing my little 2-yearold, and my daughter's about to finish her fresh-

man year of high school, and my son has a golf tournament this weekend that I hope I don't miss," she said. "There are some sacrifices you make, and it hurts your heart sometimes, but my kids tell me they're proud of what I've accomplished, and that just means everything. I grew up with a working mom, and I have so much respect for the things she did as a nurse and a teacher. I would never begrudge her that," Witherspoon added.

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Star cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Harshaali Malhotra

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Mokokchung | September 11

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Bringing much cheer to motorsports enthusiasts of Mokokchung, the much anticipated ‘Throttle Thrust 2015’ got underway here today at Imkongmeren Sports Complex that saw 92 participants competing at various categories. The event, graced by Nuklutoshi, Nagaland minister for National Highways, Mechanical Engineering and Elections as the chief guest, attracted more than 3000 spectators as per ticket sales. Along with the motorsport competitions was also an auto-expo held at the same venue, which happens to be the first auto-expo in Mokokchung. There were 7 participants in the Motocross Expert Category, 12 participants in the Motocross Novice Category, 25 participants in the Autocross SUV category, 22 participants in the Above 1000CC category and 25 participants in the Below 1000CC category. The first round of competition in all the categories was held today while the ‘jeepcross’ for hometown enthusiasts was reserved for tomorrow along with the final round of all the other competitions. In the Autocross SUV Category, Kamlesh Das clicking in at 2:27:31, Zakolie Metha at 2:32:04 and Lhichie Mero at 2:32:97 were the top three performers of the day’s round. In the Autocross Above 1000CC category, Sandeep Sharma (2:33:86), Kevin Puro (2:34:97) and Atikor Rahman (2:37:22) stood at the top three while the top three spots in the Below 1000CC category went to Keviridie Solo (2:31:56), Dame Banshan Dkhar (2:33:09) and Carl Richardson Sawain (2:36:25). Out of 12 participants in the Motocross Novice

Nagaland minister for National Highways, Mechanical Engineering and Elections, in white shirt, is being escorted in a Polaris ATV to inaugurate Mokokchung’s first ever car-expo as part of ‘Throttle Thrust 2015’ organized by Spearhead Motorsport Initiative at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

One of the participants at the ‘Throttle Thrust 2015’ which began in Mokokchung on September 11, Friday.

Category, six qualified for tomorrow’s final round. Those who qualified were Daniel Metha, Mesavillie, Rinko Ali, Imdanglemba, Longritemjen and Tinuangshi Atsongchamger. In the Motocross Expert Category, the standings after the first round stood with Paominthang R.Vaiphei (20 points) at the top followed by Baljit Singh (17), Rehan Khan (15), Paul Rutsa (13), Mesavilie (11), Amarjit Singh (10) and Daniel Metha (9). Earlier, the chief guest while addressing the event said that it is aptly befit-

ting that Mokokchung town is celebrating its 125 years under the theme ‘Pioneering Ahead’ adding that there were too many accolades deserving of Mokokchung in all fields. He also recollected that the first motorsport event in Nagaland was held in Mokokchung way back in 1991 in the form of a motor rally as part of celebrating Mokokchung’s centennial year. He also congratulated the organizers of the event, Spearhead Motorsport Initiative, for “keeping up with the legacy.” Recognizing motorsport as a

fast growing discipline in the state, he encouraged corporate houses particularly the motor corporates and financial institutions to partner in promoting motorsport in the state. The chief guest also awarded renowned motorsport veteran from Mokokchung, Limanungsang Jamir on behalf of the organizers for his illustrious career in motorsport and promoting it in the district and the state. It may be mentioned that Limanungsang Jamir participated at the Mokokchung Centennial Motor Rally as a 16-year old boy in 1991.

LAS VEGAS, SEptEmbEr 11 (rEutErS): Should Floyd Mayweather Jr end his boxing career on Saturday as planned, his legacy will be underpinned by the extraordinary numbers he has brought to the sport, says former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Mayweather has said that his welterweight title defence against fellow American Andre Berto will be his final fight and should he win, as is widely expected, he would match the 49-0 record of former heavyweight great Rocky Marciano. Should it turn out to be his farewell appearance in the ring, he would bow out as boxing's richest ever prize fighter, having set records in the sport when it comes to annual earnings, pay-per-view buys and gate receipts. "Mayweather has made more money than anybody else in the game of boxing," Holyfield, who has been crowned world heavyweight champion a record five times, told Reuters. "He's brought the game up in a way that no other fighter ever has. He took boxing and turned it to a whole other level, whether people believe it or not. "I don't think we ever thought a welterweight or a middleweight would make more money than a heavyweight but that is what this man has done." Mayweather, 38, topped the Forbes list of the world's 100 highestpaid celebrities in June with an estimated $300 million in earnings over the previous 12 months. Holyfield, who had a career record of 44-10-2 with one no contest when he finally retired in June 2014, expressed mixed feelings

Undefeated WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 9. (REUTERS)

over Mayweather's legacy as a fighter. "He is undefeated, which speaks for itself," said the 52-year-old American, who was nicknamed 'The Real Deal' for his own exploits in the ring. "He can fight. He's everything that a lot of people may not give him credit for. "But he has done things his own way, which has been good but has been bad too. When you talk about being the undisputed champion, he has never been an undisputed champion, but he claimed to be it." Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the best defensive fighters of all time, and prides himself on his ability to evade punishment with his skilful movement about the ring while making continual adjustments against opponents on the fly. POLARISING FIGURE However, he has been a polarising figure throughout his career because of his arrogance and flam-

De Gea makes a shock U-Turn, agrees new 4 year United contract Nearly 80 wrestlers register for Naga wrestlemania 4 Our Correspondent

Kohima | September 11

Nearly 80 wrestlers have so far registered for the forthcoming 4th edition of Naga wrestlemania scheduled for October 29 to 31 at Kohima Local Ground, organized by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA). So far, wrestlers from Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang, Poumai and Lotha have registered for this mega event. Lightweight – 34, Middleweight – 26, Heavyweight – 9, Juniors – 9. Registration is open till September 30, according to 3E managing director, Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhuo. Rs. 5.44 lakh has been set aside as the total prize money. Interested wrestlers can still register at 3E Office, Kohima to avoid delay. Registration outlets are instructed to forward the list of registered wrestlers from their respective outlets. Late comers may call +91 8794006435 for more information. Donor tickets priced at Rs. 1000 (valid for 3 days) are now on sale. Chair tickets (Rs. 100) and gallery tickets (Rs. 50) will be sold on the spot. Some proceeds from the event will go to 3E Charity Trust, said Mepfhuo.

mANChEStEr, SEptEmbEr 11 (rEutErS): Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has signed a new four-year contract, the club said on Friday, a week after a proposed transfer to Real Madrid collapsed. The Spain international, 24, almost joined Madrid on transfer deadline day, but the deal fell through as the necessary paperwork was not filed in time and the clubs blamed each other for the bureaucratic failure. His previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season, and he had been widely expected to join Madrid on a free transfer next year. His decision to commit his future to United will give the club a timely boost ahead of Saturday's clash at home to rivals Liverpool. “I am delighted to be starting this new chapter in my United career," De Gea said in

a statement on the club website (www.manutd.com). "I have always enjoyed playing with these great players in front of our fantastic fans. Manchester United is a special club and Old Trafford is an ideal place for me to continue to develop my career.

"I’m looking forward to putting a difficult summer behind me and concentrating on working hard to improve and help my team mates to be successful.” De Gea was left out of United's opening games of the season, with manager

Louis van Gaal openly questioning whether the player could deal mentally with the ongoing speculation. Argentina international Sergio Romero was installed as first-choice keeper and kept three clean sheets in the league before being criticised following a 2-1 defeat by Swansea City. Van Gaal has yet to confirm whether De Gea will be brought back into the side for Saturday's home clash with Liverpool. He was the man-of-thematch when the sides met last year, making a string of superb saves as United won 3-0, the first part of a league double over the Merseysiders. “I am absolutely delighted David has signed a new contract. He is one of the best goalkeepers in world football," manager Louis van Gaal said. "I am very pleased that he will be part of the team for many years to come.”

boyant showmanship, and has occasionally been criticised for selecting opponents when they are past their prime. "The rules and regulations should determine what a fighter is, more so than opinion," said Holyfield, who first became undisputed heavyweight champion in 1990 with a three-round stoppage of Buster Douglas. "Whatever the undisputed champion means is that you are the best if there are three belts and you've got all three belts, then it is undeniable that you are the best fighter in that weight division. "But if you choose to fight whoever you want to fight and you say 'I'm going to waive this belt', then it takes something away from the game of boxing," he added, in a veiled criticism of Mayweather. Holyfield, who also dominated the cruiserweight division before

moving up to heavyweight, spoke to Reuters after celebrating National Alumni Day earlier this week for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). The youngest of nine children, he credits the Boys Club in Atlanta for paving the way for his boxing career and teaching him the value of strong character and sportsmanship. "I don't know if I could have been a champion if it wasn't for the Boys Club," said Holyfield, who is one of 16 million BGCA alumni. "I went there for a whole year and it changed my life, it changed my whole perspective on a lot of things. "My coach, who was 70 years old, told me that I could be like Muhammad Ali. And I told him, 'I am just eight years old.' But I believed him. "That sports club had an award for the person who showed good conduct... and I became the person that I am today."

5th POCHURY BLACK DAY MEMORIAL CUP 2015

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Meluri Local Ground DAY 5 result Ist Quarter final Khumiasii beat PWD colony 4-0 2nd Quarter final United Brother’s beat Legacy 7-2

ASU informs on 16th NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy KohimA, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The Angami Students' Union has informed that the submission of entry forms for the 16th NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy has been extended till 3:00pm on September 12. The forms are to be submitted at the Kohima Local Ground, Khuochiezie. Officials will be at the local ground. A press note issued by Vizokho Zashümo, Games and Sports Secretary, ASU further mentioned that the forms should be submitted along with their team/club's flag and two passport size photos

KPC annual sports day on Sept 26 KohimA, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The annual sports event of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) will be held on September 26 (Saturday) in the premises of the old KPC office. All the members of the club have been informed to prepare and participate in the event.

3rd FIATA tournament kicks off

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DimApur, SEptEmbEr 11 (mExN): The third Faith in Action Taekwondo Academy (FIATA) tournament kicked off today here at indoor Badminton Stadium, Dimapur State Stadium. While inspiring the young fighters of the Academy, DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome said that martial art is all about ‘self discipline’ and urged the students to grow up as a true citizen. “Especial Nagas, in term of horizon, are very confine”, Yhome said and stressed that there are lot of excitement for younger people if they are good at ability. Appreciating the good job being done by Faith in Action Taekwondo Academy on motivating youth Yhome on behalf of District Adminstration said it has set classic example and look forward the same

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in future. Earlier, highlighting about the academy Deep Kumar, Chief Instruction Faith in Action Taekwondo Academy said “it is the strong zeal, determinations and commitments to track and field the participations of our youths in every sports arena and which is

why we have all gathered here.” Altogether around 200 hundreds fighters are participating in the ongoing tournament. The teams are Christian Higher Secondary School, St, Thomas Montessori School, Corner School, St. Paul Higher Secondary

School, Livingstone Higher Secondary School, Testo College, Hope Acamedy, Dimapur Club, Immnuel Hall, Y Zhimo Colony, Gracious Academy, Exalted Taekwondo Academy, Little Tiger Taekwondo Academy, Carmel School, and Vision Home Higher Secondery School.

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