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100 days of Modi Good for business, but not so good for marginalised groups

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Third day of mass casual leave called off DImapur, SEptEmbEr 2 (mExN): Third day (September 3) of the three-day mass casual leave called by Nagaland School Education Administrative Officers Association (NSEAOA), Nagaland Secondary School Field Officers Forum (NSSFOF), and All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) has been called off “in view of the Government’s request seeking more time to re-examine the case at the earliest.” A press statement issued by ANSTA president, NSSFOF convenor, and NSEAOA vice president informed that the three-constituent Associations held a joint meeting with School Education Parliamentary Secretary, Commissioner & Secretary, and Director on September 2 at Hotel Cimorb, Kohima. The release stated that after the marathon meeting, the Parliamentary Secretary asked for some more time to re-examine the promotion order of an ex-cadre officer to the post of Additional Director.

SARDP: Unauthorized work order being issued

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KoHIma, SEptEmbEr 2 (mExN): Chief Engineer of PWD (NH), Nagaland has informed on unauthorized work order being issued for widening of MonTamlu-Merangkong road under Special Accelerated Road Development Programme (SARDP). In a press release, Chief Engineer V Kehie stated, “It has come to the knowledge of the department that a person by name Deepak Kumar (CEO), DIVIJ Infraproject Pvt. Ltd. and K Choubey, Executive Director, North East Business Development Agency (NEBDA) have been issuing some work order against ‘Widening to 2 Laning of Mon-TamluMerangkong road’ under SARDP project.” Clarifying that the department has no knowledge about the persons/ firms, he stated, “Any contractor dealing in such matter will be at their own risk.” He also declared that “the department has no knowledge of any firm being appointed as per the press release SARDP/NER/ NER(LM)09/10-14/PRESS RELEASE Dated 7/8/2014.”

NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 2 (tHomSoN rEutErS FouNDatIoN): In his first 100 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has protected the food security of millions of Indians on the global arena, but early trends suggest his government’s pro-business policy will hurt the environment and the poor.

In “100 days review of NDA government” – a report released on Tuesday, focusing on issues faced by the country’s poor and marginalised - civil society groups delivered a mixed verdict on Modi’s coalition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, which swept to power in May. Compiled by Wada Na Todo Abhiyan (WNTA), a coalition of more than 4,000 civil society groups, the report examines early trends and emerging policies in governance, environment, health, education and the rights of women and marginalised groups.

“There are several reasons to be optimistic such as India’s robust position regarding food security on the global stage, a mission mode attempt to end financial exclusion, plethora of schemes announced for women,” it said.

Last month, Modi’s government vetoed the adoption of a World Trade Organisation (WTO) treaty to streamline rules for shipping goods across borders.

The deal was blocked as the government wanted more attention paid to WTO limits on stockpiling food which it feared would impact its subsidised food distribution programme that aims to feed nearly 850 million people.

The WNTA - which in-

cludes charities such as World Vision, Jagori, Water Aid India and India Alliance for Child Rights praised commitments to stem the rising reports of violence against women with efforts such as the establishment of 660 One Stop Crisis Centres for rape victims. The NGOs also lauded Modi for a decision to make 50 essential generic medicines free of cost, commitments to build toilets in every home, and the better functioning of parliament.

of an Intelligence Bureau report that criticises organisations such as Greenpeace India, ActionAid India and Oxfam as being anti-development and funded by foreigners with interests against India.

“I don’t think it’s good to be naming groups who are giving a voice to the marginalised. We are not anti-development, and we are hoping that this is not a move to shrink the space of civil society,” said Paul Divakar, WNTA’s convener.

Business Over Environment One of the most worrisome trends in Modi’s first 100 days was a policy to expedite environmental clearances for industrial projects.

“The environment minister has declared that the environment ministry is no more the ‘roadblock ministry’, but one where decisions are being taken faster,” the report said. “The civil society is concerned that haste or efficiency could be at the expense of justice and the well being of the environment, natural resources and community.”

It said within a month of assuming power, the NDA’s rural development minister hinted at diluting the amount of say local communities have in the exploitation of their natural resources.

Expansion of coal mines has been exempted from public hearings, and mid-sized polluting industries can now operate within 5 km of national parks and sanctuaries, as opposed to 10 km as indicated in a Supreme Court directive, it said.

The charities also said they were “unsettled” following the leak by the NDA

No empowerment for marginalized The report criticised lawmakers for failing to pass key bills such as those aimed at politically empowering women and protecting low caste and tribal communities from violence.

It also questioned a decision by the NDA to amend a law to allow juveniles found guilty of crimes such as rape and murder to be given the same punishments as adults.

It said this was a populist demand following outrage after the high-profile Delhi murder and gang rape case where one of those who was convicted was a juvenile and was given only three years in a detention home.

The report also noted trends that did not bode well for Muslims, who account for about 15 percent of India’s 1.2 billion people.

Many Muslims continue to live on the margins. It said some religious Hindu radical groups gained prominence soon after the government took office, and there has been a spate of anti-Muslim statements by some BJP leaders and religious groups.

Jordan Whitewater, 4, of the Sto:lo First nation near Chilliwack, B.C., participates in the Squamish nation Youth Pow Wow in north Vancouver, B.C. Approximately 140 dancers gathered to compete in the 27th annual event that draws dancers from as far as Manitoba and the United States to compete for cash prizes. (AP Photo)

ensf seeks cM’s intervention for immediate release of scholarship

tuENSaNg, SEptEmbEr 2 (mExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has appealed to the Chief Minister of Nagaland and Minister-incharge for Finance to “immediate release” (by September 10) the ‘post-Matric merit cum means’ scholarship for the academic year 2013-14 without delay.

In a press release from its president Shahsha L. Menhahu and general secretary Honang M. Jessuhu, the ENSF informed that under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the main objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses. It aims in fulfill-

ing their dreams and vision and to acquire good education at par with the general and advance community in India. “Nagaland being a Christian state, all meritorious Naga students can avail such opportunity,” stated the ENSF. In 2013, the Federation had initiated ENSF Education Initiative (EEI) where 158 students from Nagaland were sent for pursuing higher degree & professional studies under Ministry of Minority Affairs Post Matric merit cum means scholarship.

The Federation, as a part of their sensitization campaign, had assisted the students in applying for their scholarships.

“Though the Ministry had already sent the list of selected students for avail-

nagaland state needs sports policies & infrastructure Morung Express news

possibly the only one of such in India at that time. A lot of credit has to be given to the NFA for playing a major role in creating NPL because we all understood the difficulties that we would be facing overall. And these were all 360 degrees of inferential problems starting from policies to infrastructure to the youngest footballer on the pitch.

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The Government of Nagaland has attempted to make several forays into the world of sports yet very few athletes from Nagaland make it to the national or international level. The Morung Express spoke to Yudang Ao, Managing Partner, 442 Management, and an administrator of the Nagaland Premier League (NPL), to find out the state of Sports Affairs in Nagaland, as well as the status of the NPL. 1. What is your take on the state of Sports Affairs in Nagaland State?

My general perception about sports affairs is that there is no sports policy or set goals put forth in the State and without having any clear cut agenda on how sports policies should be structured, I don’t foresee much changes in the State. As of now, it’s only the individual athletes that are striving to achieve certain goals with their career but without any infrastructure or facilities to support the athletes, less than 5 percent make it to a certain level.

File Photo - This September 21, 2013 photo shows players of Kohima Komets and Zonipang SA in action during the Second edition of nagaland Premier League. (Photo by Pebu Belho)

that sufficient?

As a grassroots level league, there are many teething problems as well as major ones but for me, it is the infrastructure issue.

The State does not even possess a proper football dedicated ground. As mentioned above, it has to start with sports policies and set five year programs.

Yes, the Government, especially the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, give their full support with whatever they can and without the Government’s support; this could 2. As an NPL administra- not have been possible. tor, what are the problems you face? Does the Govern- 3. It has been suggested in ment fund the NPL, and is the past that the NPL lacks

‘clear policy’ regarding transfers windows and season schedule. What is your take on that? Is the NPL struggling?

The policies we set are not perfect because we have to understand that we are building this from the ground up and certain policies will work, certain will not. So we have to constantly change and evolve. However regarding transfers windows, its policies are set by All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the State football governing body which is the Nagaland Football Association (NFA). They give directives to all clubs and management, so it is up to

the coaches and the technical managers of all clubs to know and follow them.

We do a lot of deliberation on working out our schedules so that they fit properly within a sporting calendar year and it is done in consultation with NFA. Till we find a perfect module, changes will be made.

However Is NPL struggling? - No. Is NPL having problems? - Yes, because, as mentioned earlier, this is a league which is being built from scratch. It has to be given time to evolve and develop, make changes overall and bring in change too. When NPL first started, it was the first ever proper state league in India and

4. Is the Government of Nagaland sufficiently supporting sports? If not, what steps do you recommend?

I think the Government is doing what it can possibly do but then again it goes back to the first point I mentioned which is ‘Sports policies’ like a proper 5 year sporting program plans. For example, the multi-crore stadium projects in Dimapur which is still under construction will go to waste in my opinion or not fulfill its purpose if we don’t have proper sporting programs.

So we cannot say that the Government is not sufficiently supporting us, but can it do more? I believe it can, especially with sporting programs and policies.

Apart from this, in my opinion, we should do away with appointing diplomats or a head of a department to run specific associations.

ing scholarship along with their scholarship to the state, the state government is still holding the Money which is causing untold trauma to the students in peacefully pursuing their studies,” informed the ENSF. “Surprisingly, Nagaland is the lone state in the entire Northeast that has not released the scholarship till date.”

The Federation reminded that the EEI had been initiated keeping in mind that poor students from Nagaland could “pursue and complete their studies within the purview of the scholarship alone.” In this regard, the Federation had negotiated with the institution in “slicing off” overall institution fees in tally with the amount that is being provided through scholarship. The reserva-

tion of seats, it informed, is “being done in within the management quota of the concern state where the institution is located. However, on account of not releasing the scholarship by the state government, both the institution and the students in particular is being tortured immensely.”

The students’ body has noted that “a deviation and manipulation in the state of Christ is very discouraging and disheartening today.”

It has thus appealed the CM’s immediate intervention “in the service of the poor students’ community of Nagaland” and in “releasing the arrived students’ scholarship by 10th Sept 2014.” The department concerned has also been requested to pursue it on a priority-basis.

crimes against north east people in delhi up by 270%

NEW DELHI, SEptEmbEr 2 (tNN): Though the government has repeatedly said that people from the northeast living in Delhi are safe and that there is no specific targeting of people from the region, government data paints a different picture. According to the home ministry, in the past three years, crimes in which people from the northeastern states are victims have gone up by 270%.

The data gives credence to observations by the government-appointed M P Bezbaruah committee that people from the northeastern states are racially discriminated against in Delhi.

The 11-member committee, formed after the fatal attack on Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania earlier this year, recently submitted its report to the government where it held that 86% of northeasterners living in Delhi had faced some sort of racial discrimination.

Between 2005 and 2013, close to two lakh people from the northeast migrated to the Capital. The home ministry data shows that crimes against people from the northeast states increased from 27 in 2011 to 73 in 2013.

The crimes that witnessed the highest increase were on expected lines: molestation,

rape and hurt. While molestation increased by 177% in the period, rape cases increased from one in 2011 to 17 in 2013.

Although the government claims that it has taken a series of steps to ensure safety of persons from northeastern states in Delhi, in a statement in Lok Sabha — minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju maintained that “it is not a fact people from north-eastern states are being ill-treated in different states of India including Delhi” and that attacks against them were “random” — the Bezbaruah committee has held otherwise.

It said in its report that people from the northeastern states faced more problems in Delhi than in other metros such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. It also said that over two-thirds of women from northeast states had reported that they faced harassment in Delhi. The government says a series of steps — which include regular police patrolling of colonies where people from northeastern states live as well as race and gender sensitization programmes — have been taken following the death of Tania to ensure the safety of people from the region in Delhi.

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Tobacco use in India killing 2,200 daily Awareness programme targets hoteliers, restaurateurs, tobacco dealers and pan shops Morung Express News Dimapur | September 2

India has the highest number of oral cancer cases in the world with 40% of oral cancers in the country related to tobacco use. In addition, more than 2,200 Indians die every day due to tobacco, the most preventable cause of death globally.

Dr. C Tetseo, district nodal officer, Nagaland Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) disclosed this at an awareness programme on Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COPTA) 2003 held here at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School on Tuesday. Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and District Tobacco Control Cell jointly organized the awareness programme targeted at hoteliers, restaurateurs, tobacco dealers and pan shops.

On global tobacco scenario, Dr. Tetseo said there are 1.1 billion tobacco users in the world, which is likely to go up to 1.6 billion in next 2 decades. He also said that use of tobacco is the main cause of poverty in some of the third world countries.

“One research shows that poorest people in Indonesia spend 70% of their income on tobacco and in Bangladesh the poor spend on tobacco 10 times more than what they spend on education. The health care, nutrition and education in poorer countries are severely compromised due to tobacco,” he added. Tetseo said the diseases caused by tobacco include cancer, TB, asthma, pneumo-

nia, diabetes, eye damage, stroke and heart attack.

On the brighter side, Tetseo said that with the determination of the government to phase out tobacco products gradually by way of increasing taxes on tobacco products, increasing of legal age to buy tobacco products and increasing restriction on its uses and sales, the business of tobacco would become less and less profitable.

Food Safety Officer, Sendong Jamir, explained on the various sections of COPTA 2003, which was passed by Indian Parliament in 2003.

Jamir said under Section IV, smoking is banned in public places including government buildings, public transport, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, railway station and airport lounges. Under Section V, there is a ban all forms of direct and indirect advertisement of tobacco products.

Section VI deals with ban on sale of tobacco products to and by minors, and ban on sale of tobacco and tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions. Jamir said under Section VII of COPTA 2003, it is mandatory for manufacturers to depict specified health warnings on tobacco product packages. The food safety officers also brief the hoteliers and tobacco products dealers on the penalties for violation f the ACT. Liaison officer, DMC, Ganesh Sharma and former president of Dimapur Naga Students’ Union, Medovoi Medeo, also highlighted on the negative impacts of tobacco use.

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Minister for PHED Noke Wangnao today inaugurated the new office building of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) directorate here near Naga Solidarity Park, new secretariat site. “We are now fortunate to have a new building during our time for the directorate employees,” said Wangnao and thanked the contractor for completing the construction in time bound manner with appreciable workmanship.

Wangnao said that with the formation of the DAN government since 2003, the government has taken major initiatives particularly for the infrastructural development of the directorate offices in the state, adding that the government is continuing to work towards the welfare and progress of the state.

He said the new NDA government at the centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has considered water and sanitation as one of the priority sectors in his developmental agendas. Modi has stressed the priority to achieve “Swachh Bharat by 2019”, i.e to make India completely free from the evil practice of open defecation and to make a clean India by 2019.” Every school and Anganwadi centres in the country has to be provided with toilets separately for boys and girls by 15th August 2015.

“There is every indication with the new government under Modiji that India is one the path of emerging into a major global economic power and he wants every citizens of the country to feel responsible and work hard to make India a prosperous nation,” Wangnao said.

He said PHED has always contributed towards sanitation, providing

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DMC employees are seen shoveling trash into a garbage-trailer at Lake View Colony. DMC workers have been removing wastes regularly on a daily basis for a few months now. The present places where wastes are collected in the colonies in Dimapur however gets washed away during rainy season, flooding the roads with waste materials, compounded by rag pickers who dig open every polythene and some public without civic sense that disposes their waste polythene carelessly. (Photo by Imojen I Jamir)

CVC appeals to resume 2-lane road under SARDP-NE

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This building has 24 rooms, office canteen, conference hall. It has a Management Information System (MIS) Cell fully equipped with all essential computer hardware linked with Internet Connectivity from NIC and other service providers for facilitation regular and continuous online data entry and reporting of physical and financial progress under programmes of PHED minister Noke unveils the plaque of the newly constructed office building of PHED the Government of India and the state. directorate in Kohima on September 2. (DIPR Photo) safe and potable drinking water supply, safe disposal of waste and environment hygiene. The minister was optimistic that the officers and staff will work with more responsibility and accountability, effectiveness and determination with the inauguration of this new building.

The minister also released documentaries on “Sanitation- Human Rights” and “Sanitation- Reach Out.” PHED chief engineer Er. Kevisekho Kruse said in view of the continuous expansion of the department over

the years, a new office building with sufficient floor space became an urgent necessity for smooth functioning of the department. To overcome this, PHED proposed to construct a new office building for PHED directorate office at the new Secretariat Complex Kohima which construction has been completed in all respects.

Er. Kruse said, besides the provision for continuous safe drinking water supply through a deep tubewell clubbed with an Iron Removal Plant and overhead reservoirs at the ter-

race and subsequently connecting to Elken Water filters. The building also has a provision for harvesting rain water with an RCC water storage reservoir of capacity of 2 lakh litres.

There is a 20 KVA capacity power generator besides a 100 KVA transformer installed for normal power supply.

The function was chaired by R. Binchilo Thong, IAS, principal secretary PHED while vote of thanks was proposed by Er. K. Ghushito Sumi, director WSSO (PHED).

Kohima, September 2 (mexN): The Chozuba Village Council has requested the concerned authority undertaking the construction of the 2-lane road under SARDP-NE from Chakhaba to Zunheboto via Chozuba being executed by the reputed firm M/s MAYTAGAYATRIS (JV) to resume their work as the road is in deplorable condition.

In a press note issued

by Khrinyio Leruo Chairman of Village Council, Chozuba (VCC), it stated that despite repeated plea by the public as well as the concerned department regarding construction the firm turned a deaf ear to the cry of the public. Now the road is abandoned, unattended, without maintenance and with running water in the middle of the road, blocked by landslides everywhere. And as such the public is facing untold hardships by taking the Canan Road through Pfutsero-Chetheba which takes an extra distance of 30 km covering more than 100 km to reach Kohima from Chozuba charging extra journey fares more time consumption.

Under the circumstances, the authority is requested to pay attention to the need and clear the landslide, water ways and resume the construction work so that the road is motorable once again in order to bail out the public from their miserable condition at the earliest.

Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): With the objective to usher a cordial relationship with the various church organization, to seek God’s wisdom and intervention in the service of the Naga nation, Naga National Council held a consultative meet with Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM (Impur) and Rev. Dr. Joshua Rochill, Executive Secretary, SBAK (Aizuto) and staff at their respective centre on August 29. NNC President Temjenyanger Aier and General Secretary Dr. Amento Chishi led the team.

The meet deliberated on the aims and objectives of the NNC under the leadership of Temjenyanger Aier and to usher peace amongst various Naga political groups. Rev. Dr. Josh-

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NNC leaders with representatives of church organizations during the consultative meet.

ua Rochill, ES SBAK Aizuto exhorted to serve the Nation with honour and dignity and not to serve for self-benefit or profits etc while Rev. Dr. Mar At-

songchanger read out bible passage from 1 Peter 2: 9, 10 and encouraged to serve the nation with humility and sincerity.

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tary Dr. Amento Chishi in a press release stated that the NNC Also appreciates Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo for warmly welcome with prayer on August 6.

MUNA St. Joseph’s College orientation prog conducted

JaKhama, September 2 (mexN): Model United Nations Associations (MUNA) St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama organized an orientation programme on August 27.

Director, North East India International Model United Nations (NEIMUN), Limabenla Jamir, the main speaker of the programme said that Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations aiming to educate participants about current events, topics in International relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. As Ambassador of UN, participants experience the complexities

of International policy formation at first hand.

Each delegate represents the viewpoints of a single member’s state of the United Nations researching the country’s policy and advocating these views to other delegates. To prepare for a conference, students thoroughly research the topics assigned to their committee, as well as the geography, culture, politics and history of the country they represent. Then they discuss on each issue, taking into consideration the particular needs and goals of that country. The conference usually last for about 3-7 days. Delegates then rejuvenate themselves with

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• Year of sanction: 2010 • Cost: Rs. 5.5 crore • Name of contactor: James Liezietsu, NPWD Ist Class contractor • Date of award of contract: 13th April, 2011 • Date of completion: 6th April 2013

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open minds and fresh ideas through their participation.

Ban Ki-moon, the current Secretary-General of the UN and Barrack Obama, US President were a former Model UN delegates.

Aienla Lima Longchar, Deputy Secretary-General of NEIMUN highlighted how to attend a conference and she shared about her past experience of NEIMUN conferences.

Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. Thomas John, the Vice Principal reiterated the students to be soldiers of character and not to be mere leaders. He asserted that learners’ objective should not be mere degree attainment but be a learned men

MUNA office bearers with NEIMUN officials at the orientation programme held on August 30.

and women. Students’ Council officials, various Departments, classes, Associations leaders and 180 members of MUNA

of St. Joseph’s College, attended the programme.

Jepi Chishi chaired the Programme. K. Chumseli Anar, President of MUNA,

SJC pronounced the Welcome Address and Vikithe Sumi Kohima, MUN Representative proposed the vote of thanks.

Kohima, September 2 (mexN): The Council of Rengma Baptist Churches (CRBC) during its executive emergency meeting held at Mission Centre, Zunpha on August 30 reaffirmed its commitment to continually uphold the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989.

Taking into account the shortfall of its implementation by wilful negligence, the council considers that prohibition act cannot be construed as paralyze mechanism and label the church as irrational for its stand.

A press note issued by Haiwalo Apon, Executive Secretary, CRBC further stated that the CRBC seeing the positive impact of its implementation in the villages asserted that the prohibition act in many aspects foster better outcome than impairing social fabric especially in view of the larger section of society in the rural setup. It further added, ' as long as the biblical principle stands valid it would also continue to adhere and support it.'

The CRBC further lauded the Rengma Hoho in particular and Rengma public leaders in general for resolving to support the NLTP Act during its Executive Council body and group/ range Union Presidents and Chairmen consultative meeting held at its headquarter, Tseminyu on August 9. The Council looked forward to stand alongside each other for the well being of the society.

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New DC Mkg to focus on border issue and economy

moKoKchuNg, September 2 (Dipr): Farewell programme for outgoing Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Muroho Chotso, ADC Chubawati Chang, SDO (C) Vekhoyi Chakhesang and civic reception for the incoming Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel was held at town Hall, Mokokchung on September 2.

The incoming DC Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, a 2009 batch IAS who served in Mokokchung as SDO (C) during his probation, while delivering a short speech said that coming back to Mokokchung was a blessing. He said for him it is home away from home.

The new DC said that he has some agendas which he was eager to push forward as DC Mokokchung such as the border issue, to uplift the economy of the local people specially in the villages, to export what we can so as to sport local produces to the other parts, to sort out issues in the district and to see to the welfare of his staff.

Outgoing DC Mokokchung, Muroho Chotso, incoming DC Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel with others during farewell and the civic reception held at town Hall, Mokokchung on September 2. (DIPR Photo)

Sushil Kumar Patel also urged all the stake holders and NGOs specially the people of Mokokchung for their support and co-operation saying that by supporting and complimenting each other we can make our dreams come true. He was also optimistic that with

the support of the administrative officers in the district changes could be brought during his tenure.

The outgoing DC Mokokchung, Muroho Chotso in his speech said that whatever was achieved during his stay in Mokokchung from 15th March 2012,

was due to the support and co-operation of the people of Mokokchung. He also mentioned his gratitude towards all the administrative officers in the district, officers from different departments, Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, AKM, DBs, GBs, Village Councils, Ward

authorities and all citizens of Mokokchung for their contributions and support saying that it is the team work which made him sail through every situations during his short stint in Mokokchung as the administrative head of the district. He also appealed to the people to extend their co-operation and support to the new Deputy Commissioner as they have shown to him.

He expressed hope that the new DC would take the district to a new height.

Short speeches were delivered by Dy. DEO Mokokchung, Rowainla on behalf of DPDB Mokokchung, Imnuksungba DB-1 on behalf of DBs, President Ao Senden, president MCCI, SDO (c) Chantongya on behalf of outpost Administrative officers, SDO (C) (Sardar) Theodore Yanthan on behalf of officers & staff, outgoing ADC Chubawati and SDO (C) (Esstt) Vekhoyi Chakhesang. SDO (C) Rajesh Soundaranjan chaired the programme while pastor MTBA said the invocation.

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Mizoram to lift Meghalaya can More Organisations condemns Ukhrul incident total prohibition now transport coal from six districts SHILLONG, SEPTEMBER 2 (PTI): In a relief to thousands of people dependent on coal for their livelihood, an expert committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given consent for transportation of extracted coal under strict environmental guidelines in six districts of Meghalaya.

The committee, headed by the state Additional Chief Secretary K S Kropha, has asked the state government to permit transportation of coal from six districts subject to strict adherence to the 21-point guidelines issued by it.

"A maximum of 9 metric tonnes (MT) will be allowed to be transported by each 2-axle truck, which will be in conformity with the Supreme Court ruling.

The transporter will have to ensure that the truck is loaded to permissible load of 9 MT or less," the committee said in a statement last night.

"The transportation of coal will be in accordance with the transport route as indicated in the Map (submitted to the NGT).

Traffic will be regulated by the state police. Speed limit of 40 kmph should be enforced for these trucks," it said.

To prevent over assessment of extracted coal, the committee has also maintained that all coal owners should maintain registers of declared quantity, assessed quantity, date wise sale, date wise loading and

date wise dispatch of coal which will be subjected to the verification of the district administration.

The committee, which had assessed the quantity of extracted coal in these districts, has, however, recommended that seven working days may be kept for preparatory work of printing requisite forms and issue of orders detailing modalities for collection of royalty and issue of Transport Permits while the coal owners will be given 14 days for payment of royalty.

It also directed the Transport Department to issue directions to ensure that all transporters comply with the requirement of a Permanent Fluorescent Line' on 3 (three) sides of the body of the truck so that the loading is restricted to 9 MT and the trucks be noted for transportation of coal under NGT oder.

The NGT had on August 2 last, upheld its April 17, 2014 interim order banning coal mining in the state after observing that the right to life was far more significant than economic interest of a state or an individual.

The NGT, however, appointed an expert committee with Additional Chief Secretary K S Kropha and Principal Secretary M S Rao as chairman and convener respectively, scientists of the Central and the State Pollution Control Boards besides a professor of the IIT, Guwahati as members.

‘Stop State orchestrated violence and honour ceasefire agreement’: NISC The Naga International Support Center (NISC) today said that, seven weeks of protest against the “siege” of Ukhrul by the State of Manipur has ended in an “orchestrated violence” by its security forces leaving two dead and dozens severely injured. In a press statement received here, the NISC asserted that, the only reason for such a drastic attack on peaceful demonstrators by the Manipur Government boils down to their blatant “rejection and nonrecognition” of the ceasefire agreement.

“Along with the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights, the NISC condemns the use of high calibre live rounds by the counter insurgency forces against peaceful rallyists killing two civilians while injuring more than 35 people on 30th August 2014 and condemns the imposition of Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code and deployment of counter insurgency forces” it added.

Holding the GoI a party to the “bloody incident”, NISC argued that, numerous human rights violations preceding the incident should have amply warned the GoI to make necessary intervention, but it did not do so and thereby, it “implicitly” told the Nagas that the ceasefire was “null and void” in Manipur and exonerates the Manipur Government of any wrongdoings.

Hence the NISC calls upon the International Community, notably the United Nations and all Human rights and conflict resolution organizations to hold the GoI responsible'. NISC urges the GoI to immediately “live up” to the

ceasefire agreement of 1997 and restrain the Tangkhul Union, Dimapur Manipur Government from “violating rights The Tangkhul Union, Dimapur (TUD) and lives” of the Naga Peoples. strongly condemned the brutal killing of two innocent civilians – Ramkashing Vashi (26) Stop “mayhem’ in Ukhrul: Mayopam Ramror (30)- by security forces durMODIfied Northeast India ing a peace rally against the prolong imposition MODIfied Northeast India, an Initiative to of S.144 CrPC in Ukhrul on August 30. support Narendra Modi in North East, today In a press statement, the president of TUD, strongly condemns the “ugly” incident of Au- L Kasar said, the blood of the “Martyrs” will not gust 30 in Ukhrul where 2 civilians were killed be wasted and it will germinate and deliver the and more than 17 injured due to indiscriminate Naga people from the tyranny of “communal police firing on peaceful protester. forces” and allow them dwell with honour and In a press release, Sangeeta Thakral, the dignity in their own land. The TUD also offers Media Coordinator of MODIfied Northeast heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family India stated that, the Initiative had submitted members of the victims and wishes “speedy a memorandum to the Union Home Minister, recovery” to all those injured in the incident.

Rajnath Singh beseeching his intervention to bring about an amicable solution to the month Mao Union, Kohima long “Ukhrul mayhem”.

The Mao Union Kohima (MUK) today exThe Initiative highlighted the Union Home presses its “shock” over the killing of two perMinister that, “Ukhrul District is burning for the sons participating in peaceful public dempast one month…due to imposition of CrPC onstration in Ukhrul by Manipur police on 144 in the town…[The] State Government is Saturday. In a press statement, MUK Presimaking the town a colonised place with Army dent, L Athikho Lirite and General Secretary flag march. Harassment of common people in D Neli Koso emphasized that, the brutal act the name of bringing peace is an insult to Our of the Manipur police deserve strongest “conConstitution’, it added. demnation” and the perpetrators of such “cold The release further stated that, the founder blooded murder” must be held accountable of MODIfied Northeast India, Naorem Mohen and brought to justice at the earliest. while sharing the grief with the families of the Morung Express News deceased had assured every possible support from the Central Government; and appeal every DiscussioN Hour oN Naga issuE civil societies and leaders to refrain from comaND ukHrul situatioN oN lok munalising the issue and condemn the “missabHa tV froM 1-2pM governance” of the State government and strive sEptEMbEr 3, 2014 together to bring back normalcy in Ukhrul.

Govt working to ensure normalcy in Manipur after blockade call NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2 (PTI): The Centre is making effort to ensure that normal life is not affected in Manipur following a call for indefinite ban on vehicular traffic on national and state highways in Naga-dominated areas in the state from Thursday.

As part of the initiative, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh will arrive in the national capital There has been panic buying of fuel in Imphal today following the announcement of the soon to apprise Home Min- United Naga Council (UNC) to impose indefinite bandh of vehicular movement in all the ister Rajnath Singh about highways in Manipur from September 4. (NNN Photo)

Cabinet adopts major policy decisions in Manipur IMPHaL, SEPTEMBER 2 (NNN): A cabinet meeting today adopted various resolutions including transfer and posting of civil police, Manipur Rifles (MR) and Indian Reserve Batallion (IRB) of the state’s Home Department in January every year.

According to the cabinet decision, a two year posting would be applicable for armed personnel in the hill districts while in the valley districts, a four year posting term has

aIZaWL, SEPTEMBER 2 (PTI): The newly legislated Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act, 2014, which lifts total prohibition and allows drinks for people above 21 years of age will be in force in the current fiscal. Stating this Excise and Narcotics Minister R Lalzirliana said he discussed the draft Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Rules, 2014 would soon be sent to the state Law Department for final approval.

The new Act was legislated by the state Assembly in July to replace the stringent Mizoram Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1995, imposed in the state for 17 years. The minister said the state government was of the opinion that total prohibition did more harm than good to the people of the state as many people died due to consumption of spurious liquor.

Onlypeople above 21 years of age would be allowed to drink under the new law while drunken driving and drunken brawls would be severely dealt with, he said.

been decided. These arrangements have not been able to be followed since 2000, maintained education minister M. Okendro while speaking to media persons after the meeting.

The meeting also unanimously agreed to increase the amount of monthly diet balance of Rs 750 to Rs 1500 provided to disabled persons in the state. The upgradation of the post of a constable to head constable in the Home department has also been decided.

Meanwhile, in order to fill up the vacant posts in 39 higher secondary schools, 933 posts have been created and another 298 posts would be filled up through the recruitment under Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC). For colleges, a total of 428 posts have been created, hence, around 285 teachers posts for colleges would be filled up through MPSC. The meeting also resolved to engage 89 contractual staffs

of different categories under State Health Society, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Moreover, engagement of 41 contractual staff of Urban Health Mission Manipur and 5 contractual staff of different categories to mane the Skilled Lab at College of Nursing, Lamphelpat ; and under the State Health Society, NRHM, the reengagement of 10 retired MBBS doctors and one specialist up to February 28, 2015 has also been resolved.

The cabinet also decided to approve the transfer of land records of Okshaipat from Wangoi Sub-Division, Imphal West to Bishnupur district and approve to sanctioned 43 acres of land at Lambui Khongnangkhong to the Industry department.

The cabinet also declared to engage 45 staffs for district court and Manipur High Court, mentioned the Education minister while speaking to media persons today.

the evolving situation in the state as well as the steps taken to resolve the crisis.

Home Ministry officials are in constant touch with Manipur government officials and offered to provide all help to deal with the situation, official sources said.

The Central government was very keen to ensure that supply of essential commodities are not affected following the road blockade.

The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared an

indefinite ban on all vehicular traffic on national and state highways in Nagadominated areas in Manipur from September 4. The blockade, if takes place, is likely to hit the supply of essential commodities to the state as the ban will prevent trucks from making their way to Manipur's capital Imphal. The UNC called for the ban after two people were killed in Ukhrul district after police allegedly opened fire on protestors.

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Male rhino killed in Kaziranga JORHaT, SEPTEMBER 2 (PTI): A male rhino was killed and its horn taken away by poachers in Kaziranga National Park today taking the toll to 22 so far this year, said a senior Forest Department official.

The one-horn Great Indian Rhinoceros was shot dead in the Chirakhowa forest camp area of Burapahar Range of the Park, according to KNP Divisional Forest Officer S K Seal

Sarma. The horn was sawed away by the poachers and seven AK-47 rifle along with four 303 rifle empty cartridges were recovered from the site, he said. A search operation has been launched to nab the poachers, the DFO said. On August 28, two poachers were killed in an encounter with patrolling forest personnel in the World Heritage Site's Burapahar Range totaling 18 this year.

69 Years since WWII, Japan to Re-enter NE NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2 (THE INDIaN ExPRESS): Apart from committing to strengthen defence and strategic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe also agreed to cooperation in the development of Northeast India. “Both sides decided to strengthen cooperation in the field of connectivity and socioeconomic development in Northeast India,” said a fact-sheet on India-Japan projects. It spoke about Japan’s help for road connectivity, forest resource and water supply projects in the sensitive area.

Japan is probably the first foreign country to be allowed to invest in the Northeast, a large part of which is claimed by China.

In 2007, China had blocked a loan by Asian Development Bank for a project in

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Arunachal Pradesh. The last time Japan was in India’s Northeast was during World War II. Ahead of a meeting with Abe, Modi also took a dig at China.

“Encroaching on a country, entering into sea somewhere and occupying territory — this expansionism cannot do good to humanity in the 21st century,” Modi said without naming China Even in the joint statement by Modi and Abe, while there was no mention of Japan’s island dispute with China, there was a clear allusion to it. “They (Modi and Abe) affirmed their shared commitment to maritime security, freedom of navigation, overflight, civil aviation safety, unimpeded lawful commerce, and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law,” said the joint statement. The inclusion

of “freedom of navigation and overflight” clause hints heavily to the dispute over East China Sea where China arbitrarily imposed an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) last November.

Chinese president Xi Jinping will make his first visit to India in the third week of September. In Beijing, there was a cautious reaction. “You just mentioned comments made by him (PM Modi).

I don’t know what he is referring to,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang. “But I can answer the question by quoting his (Modi’s) words. He said China and India are strategic partners for common development. Cooperation between the two counties is of great significance to the prosperity of the whole world and all mankind.”

GOvERNMENT Of NAGALAND OffICE Of THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PEREN: NAGALAND OBJECTION NOTICE Dated Peren the 30th /08/2014 NO.JUDL-2/05-06(PT-IV) 1459: Smti. NAMTWAWANG of Peren Town has applied for issue of succession certificate in her name to draw Saving Account of her late Mr. ACHIAU ZELIANG. Public are hereby invited to file claims / objections within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the succession certificate shall be issued in his / her name.

(DR. KADAMBARI BHAGAT, IAS) Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Peren: Nagaland

MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES e-PROCUREMENT TENDER FOR MUKHYALAYA 137 NIRMAN ABHIYANTHA HEADQUARTERS 137 WORKS ENGINEERS, C/O 99 APO TENDER NIL NO: CWE/AGT/03 OF 2014-15 DT Headquarters 137 Works Engineers, C/O 99 APO on behalf of the President of India invites electronic bids from MES enlisted contractors/un-enlisted contractors for "Special repair to certain office Bldg No T-75, T-76, T-78 and T-79 of HQ 137 Wks Engrs and Special repairs to bldg No BT-17 (Transit OR family Accn) in 220 transit camp at Rangapahar Military Station". The prospective/likely contractors are requested to look up the website “eprocuremes.gov.in”. These are e-Tenders, manual offers bid for these tenders will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only electronic offer bids shall be accepted. For detailed instruction, please refer to website. Tender information is also available in www.mes.gov.in call: 03862-249225.

1. Estimate cost tender : 43.00 lakhs (Rupees forty lakhs only) 2. Cost of tender documents : Rs. 500.00 in the form of DD/Bankers cheque from any Schedule/Nationalized bank in favour of AGE (I) Agartala (Copy shall be uploaded online and original to be submitted offline before due date of opening of cover No 1) 3. Earnest money deposit from : Rs. 86,000.00 in form of DD/Banker’s bidder not enlisted in MES cheque from any Scheduled/Nationalized bank in favour of AGE (I) Agartala. MES enlisted contractor are exempted from submission of EMD (copy to be uploaded online and original to forward offline to receive before due date) 4. Date of publishing of tender documents : 05 Sep 2014 at 1500 hrs 5. Last date for downloading of bid from : 08 Sep 2014 at 1000 hrs eprocuremes.gov.in website 6. Last date of receipt of tech & priced bid : 08 Sep 2014 at 1400 hrs (Cover 1 & 2) 7. Date of opening (Cover 1) : 25 Sep 2014 at 1500 hrs 8. Date of opening of priced bid (Cover 2) : 27 Sep 2014 at 1200 hrs 9. For more detail please visit our website www.eprocuremes.gov.in Davp 10102/11/1002/1415

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The Dimapur Bar Association would like to congratulate Mr. Kakheto Shohe a bonafide member and a former president of Dimapur Bar Association doe being conferred status of designated Senior Advocate by the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court.

Shri. Kakheto Shohe is the first member from the Dimapur Bar Association to be designated as Senior Advocate. It is a well deserved recognition and the Dimapur Bar Association wishes him grand success in all his future endeavors. The Dimapur Bar Association also express heartiest congratulation to its bonafide member Mr. Kamei Alin Rongmei on being appointed as Asst.

Solicitor General to the Government of India and equally wish him grand success in all his future endeavors.

The DBA also Congratulate Mr. R. Iralu and Mr. Taka Masa for being conferred the status of designated Senior Advocate by the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court and wish them grand success in their future endeavors.

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t is learnt that resolution for NSDZ had been passed in the State Assembly and High Level Consultative Committee had been set. But still, the matter has not become an Act. So, the Government should give enough time to the public to analyze the pros and cons for creation of this Visionary Zone and the matter needs to be thoroughly debated so that it do not become a disaster for the people of those areas covered by the proposed NSDZ and the Nagas in general.

The proposal being projected for industrialization to create employment opportunities and all round infrastructural development for the future generation, the matter should not be in haste and the Govt. needs to elaborate their agendas vividly to the illiterate village folks since the proposed zone has been earmarked to cover their land and the land owners should not accept it without a second thought neither flatly deny it because it may either be the lifeline for the future generation or an instant disaster for all. Strictly saying, the Govt.

should also not propose any suicidal plans or projects just to make some money by wasting some in your money games at the cost of public land and money. However, you know what is best for all.

In the meantime, why is there another project when the state’s financial position is in danger and while the most talked about Foothill Road is urgently needed.

Govt. should not conflate NSDZ with the Foothill Road. So to say: “Let there be Road first with Vision for development”. Why is there another project while leaving the proposed Foothill Road in comma in the same area? If taken seriously of the Industrial policy of the Government, I foresee no industrial development in the proposed NSDZ neither expect employment opportunities for the educated unemployed youths because the atmosphere here in Nagaland is not so conducive and no private firms would dare to invest.

The best example to support my apprehension is that of the fate of DIMAPUR SUGAR MILL, TULI PAPER MILL and other small food

and fruit processing units.

There may be thousands of reasons and factors for their closure and the state government’s inability to revive them. But if the government is so keen for industrial development and desires to accommodate employment opportunities for the unemployed youths, why don’t you encourage revival of the Tuli Paper mill and promote other small and micro industries in the state whichever are defunct and where the industrial sheds are readily available at EPIP Ganeshnagar, Dimapur and other unoccupied Industrial Growth Centers in every nook and corner of the state? Why aren’t the industrial sheds being unoccupied? Crores of money had been spent for infrastructure development and yet we cannot mobilize the existing ones which are being rotting in vain.

Had the Ministers and MLAs of the proposed NSDZ area were mere public like us, they might have opposed it tooth and nail would have raised their voices in the media day by day.

You know the outcome

on what would happen if the act for DSDZ is passed.

However, you had to swallow the bitter pill since you are with the government.

You will always be called BABUS with folded hands and shall live proudly and peacefully with your share of bounty in your high raised PALACES with a platoon of bodyguards but one day shall see your people from your balcony suffering at the hands of those outsiders and shall realize lately by beating your muscular chest and mumble that, “I had made a terrible mistake by befooling my own people with false promises”. Today, many would not accept my notion on NSDZ, but as Vaprümü Demo had written in his article “When left is right and right is wrong”, I may be wrong before NSDZ but I may be right too after few years from the date of its declaration after which, it will be a sorry tale to tell to our grandchildren.

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No one has ever deserved better respect than the unknown teacher. He is the torch bearer of human race and the guardian of the future of mankind. He is the king of himself and the servant of mankind. Therefore, nobody can deny the fact that the teacher is the real nation builder. It is the teacher who come down to the level of students’ and mingles his soul to the students’ soul and sees through his eye and understand through his mind.

School plays a major role in moulding the idea, habits, and attitude of the children, producing well balanced personality and able to become physically strong, mentally alert, emotionally stable, culturally sound, and socially efficient, where the teacher plays the role of guides friend and philosopher.

The future of mankind depends upon the education imparted in the school to day. It is only through teacher that the ultimate process of education takes place. Without the teacher no educational system can be conceived, but he is unsung hero in the modern competitive world and socially unpopular.

H.G. Well writes “A world which schools are unreformed is an unreformed world”.

May the almighty God bless our teacher to reform our nation.

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he attention of the Department of Youth Resources & Sports has been drawn by the publication in The Morung Express dated 2nd September, 2014 under the caption “Nagaland Talent: Unsung and Underfunded” by the “Faith in Action” (Taekwondo Team) Nagaland. While appreciating their achievement, I am constraint to clarify that the Department of Youth Resources & Sports provides fund in the form of Grant- in - aid to those Associations affiliated to N.O.A. (Nagaland Olympic Association) including the Association of Taekwondo under W.T.F. (World Taekwondo Federation) which is an Olympic event. Unfortunately, “Faith in Action” Team belongs to I.T.F. (International Taekwondo Federation) which is not affiliated to Nagaland Olympic Association for which the Department is not in a position to provide Grant-in-aid to them.

It is unfortunate that the ‘Faith in Action’ Team blindly blamed the Department of Youth Resources & Sports in general and the Parliamentary Secretary, YRS Khriehu Liezietsu and the former Minister, YRS Merentoshi R. Jamir in particular without knowing the ground reality.

The Department felt that the ‘Faith in Action’ team rather should have appreciated the Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, YRS Khriehu Liezietsu for donating Rs. 1.00 lakh from his own pocket instead of criticizing him.

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he recent killing of our two Tanghkhul Naga brothers and critically injuring scores of many by the Manipur Commandos and IRBs at Ukhrul Rally deserves the highest condemnation and denouncement by every right thinking and sane human being. It shows how our Naga people are treated inhumanly and unjustly no matter where we are and is still hated and brutally repressed by the Indian armed forces under the pretext of controlling law and order. May our dear beloved departed brothers’ soul rest in peace and deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Infact, it is quite painful to learn that both of the deceased wives are said to be pregnant. Here another two brothers has left widows and orphans ,and has gone down in the list of many martyrs whose lives were cut short by cruel injustice in the hands of the occupational armed forces.

Now, looking at our two apex organisations ,especially the Naga Hoho and the NSF, some questions comes to mind. If any unfortunate incident happens in Manipur, these two organisations are ever ready to shout from the roof-tops and cry hoarse over the incidents and are ever-ready to go the distance and do anything. But what about our other Naga brothers here in our own Nagaland? Also remembering the unfortunate Mukalimi Siege where many of our own Sumi Nagas brothers Samuel as well as others were dying, not even Lingrijan a tiniest whimper was heard from the

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here is a saying that the teacher is the real maker of history. He is the architect who builds, rebuilds, shapes and reshapes the young members of the society.

The reputation of the school and its influence on the life of community depends on the kind of teacher working in it. Regarding the importance of teacher, Herry von Dyfne writes “I sing the praise of unknown teacher”.

Various educational plans and schemes are made with new system of pedagogy, but it is the unknown teacher who carry on the task. He lives in obscurity and in hardship.

Patience in his daily works, and he strives to conquer the evil power of youth through various means. He awaken the sleeping spirit of mankind and lights many candles which in later years will shine back to cheer him. This is his reward.

Knowledge may be obtained from the books, but the love for knowledge is transmitted only through the teacher. Teacher is the model to the students. His personal qualities and sincerity greatly influences the child’s life in school and in the community as well.

Man is born in society, brought up in society, serves the society and dies in society.

School is a social institution, set up by the society to serve its purpose where teacher acts as a co-ordinating agency between the society and the school. As a member of society, he has many social obligations to be fulfilled and the community also has its obligation

from the actual course for which cause he/ she fights for. There are very few to champion for the poor and innocent man’s cause. However, let us not lose heart and wake up from this slumber before it becomes our wildest nightmare.

I strongly accept what Mr. Vaprümü Demo had written in his article “When left is right and right is wrong” and I wish him good health to utilize his wisdom and share with us all. Besides, come, let us not compromise with the special status given to us under Article 371A(1)(a)(IV) and contribute our thoughts in short write ups in positive ways since it is the only platform for us to express our desires and feelings.

Lastly, I would like to request all the writers and readers not to assume or consider the FOOTHILL ROAD as a border road or boundary road between ASSAM and NAGALAND. It is the dream road that the Nagas in general needs immediately.

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took the liberty to write on the FAITH IN ACTION Team and raise awareness to the general public about them. Many may be aware or may not be aware but they are a team of young men and women comprising from 15 to 25 years of age from Dimapur who have been performing Martial Arts and Taekwando with an aim to evangelize and share the love of God. I have never met any of the members and their leaders personally but their exemplary works, their dedication and commitment to their profession have not gone unnoticed.

Recently Faith in Action Taekwondo and Martial Arts Team have made not only India but our State Nagaland proud by being the World Champion in Team Aerobic event recently held at the World Taekwondo Hammadang 2014 from August 21 to 24 at Pohang

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two bodies. Where did they disappear or who gagged them? At that time their silence spoke louder than anything.

What about the recent killings and rapes of our own brothers and sisters, sons and daughters here at home by Illegal Immigrants? Have they become so blind or deaf or just pretending to be?

The recent murder of one Lotha brother by two migrant labours in Padumpukhri Dimapur, the rape of a mentally challenged girl at Dimapur a month back and the killing of one Sumi student by a mob of Illegal Immigrants to name a few. Are the acts done here too little for them to condemn or denounce? If the NSF can involve itself by physically participating in 100 days Economic Blockade in Manipur some years back, is it too hard for them to meet the aggrieved families of these victims here or even condemn such act or issue a strong warning to the various forums and organisations of these illegal immigrants who always remain stoic in all their criminal activities committed by their members? Or how about take a step further and enact some regulations to act as a deterrent for such acts in the future? The emergence of NTC, CNTC, ENSF, etc and groupism among the Naga tribe should be an eye opener.

If they really aspire to bring all the Nagas under one umbrella why only actively vouch for some but remain passive for the others? Only they know best.

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city, South Korea. They also managed to break the 40 year old national jinx to win a team event at the international arena and they were the only squad to win Gold medal for India besides winning individual gold( long kick)1 silver medal ( long kick )10 bronze medals. A Total of 13 medals.

The Journey of Faith in Action was not without some hiccups on the way as Narrated by Deep Kumar the founder of Faith in Action during our Telephonic conversation, before leaving Nagaland the FIA team have approached Youth Resource and Sports Department for financial assistance but the Department was unable to help them with the reason that the department is facing a financial crunch.

Though disappointed the team decided to do their own fund raising and have faith in God. On reaching Delhi due to Visa problem the team missed their flight and two of the team members had to return to Nagaland out of 21 team members which was another disappointment but nevertheless they did not lose hope. The Sports Minister of Nagaland had send Rupees one Lakh to the team out of his own pocket which was a huge help but still they needed more funds to purchase new flight tickets. As all hope was losing out of nowhere a stranger by the name Mr. Baliram Sharma around 60 plus years accompanied by his daughter from Himachal Pradesh who came to drop his son in law at the airport in Delhi seeing the team approached them and asked what happened?

When the team narrated their story the man said he will help them since he had faith in them that they will win and also because he loved Nagaland and North East. The next day the man

helped the team with a cash amount of Rupees 2.70 Lakhs with the agreement that the team pay him back within a months’ time after they reach Nagaland.

This man may be a stranger but for the team he was an angel send from God. The story does not end here. The team now has to pay back the stranger who had faith in them and has a huge task of raising Rupees 2.70 lakhs. Upon enquiry I was told that the FIA team has no resources to pay the man back and still continuing to have faith in God. So as citizens and well-wisher’s can we join hands to help the Faith in Action Team in raising the funds to pay back the good man?

Since Faith in Action Team is our very own Team from Nagaland.

For the Facebook users you can log onto to Naga blog as a campaign is going on to help the team raise the fund. Those who would like to visit or contact the Faith in Action Faith in Action Taekwondo and Martial Art Team have made not only India but our State Nagaland proud by being the World Champion in Team Aerobic event recently held at the World Taekwondo Hammadang 2014 from August 21 to 24 at Pohang city, South Korea. They also managed to break the 40 year old national jinx to win a team event at the international arena and they were the only squad to win Gold medal for India besides winning individual gold( long kick)1 silver medal ( long kick )10 bronze medals. A Total of 13 medals.

Team here is the address. Deep Kumar, Faith in Action, Emmanuel Hall, Signal Basti, Y. Zhimo Colony near Sema Baptist Church. Contact number is 9856168499.

Susan Lotha DC Court Dimapur

businEss Bharti Airtel launches music streaming app Wynk New Delhi, September 2 (iANS): Bharti Airtel has launched Wynk Music, a carrier agnostic music streaming mobile application, with a music library of over 1.7 million songs including Hindi, regional and international hits, an official said Tuesday. “In India, Internet is predominantly on mobile. This music application Wynk can be used in both Android and iOS platforms from today,” Srinivasan Gopalan, director, consumer business of the company told reporters here.

With this launch, Airtel has now become the first operator to introduce an over-the-top (OTT) mobile application in the Indian market, which will work across mobile operators, enabling customers to stream, download and buy songs, Gopalan said. For the success of this paid app, the company will look forward to the smartphone consumers. He said the company has 200 million customers, out of which 35-40 million use smartphones. Though 3G is the preferred connection, the app can be accessed on any mobile Internet connection like 2G, 4G and Wi-Fi.

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Wednesday 3 September 2014

Dimapur

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6TH SEPTEMBER 2014, THE 50TH YEAR I OF PEACE DAY (CEASEFIRE)

n recounting the history, the genesis of Peace Mission in the early 1960s and the subsequent achievement of Peace Agreement between contending parties in September 6, 1964 was considered providential and timely. All along, NBCC’s role in peace process has been to protect the common people and to facilitate the contending parties to come to the negotiating table. The succeeding years of peace effort whereby all possible means were made to convene top Naga leaders, at several point of time, was to address the urgent need of reconciliation. The objective was not only to prevent conflict but to promote a just society where people can exist in an environment of peaceful coexistence.

The NBCC Office by Executive decision hereby calls upon its constituent Associations to direct their churches to ring church bell at 6:00 AM, 50 times, and convene for a time of prayer and fasting on September 6 (Saturday). This is to mark the aspiration of the people and the fervent prayers of believers for the last 50 years for a lasting peace. An extract from the book, “Walking the Path of Despair and Hope: Understanding and Justifying the Ways of God”, NBCC’s endeavour on Peace and Reconciliation, compiled and edited by Rev. Kari Longchar, the former Director for Peace Affairs is herewith reproduced to recollect the common journey of struggle and hope.

The Response of the NBCC in the Midst of Political Violence The Nagaland Baptist Church Council endeavours to be a faithful and dependable organisation in times of crises. It serves as the expression of the churches towards the political life of Nagaland.

The years of participation have shown that the aims and objectives of the NBCC is not for political power but for the proper exercise and stewardship of political resources in the spirit of peace, understanding, and co-operation.36 (Alongla P. Aier, ed., From Darkness to Light, p. 116.)

The study of the history

of the Church in Nagaland clearly shows that the history of Christianity in Nagaland and Naga modern history are closely intertwined. To understand Christianity in Nagaland, one needs to understand the socio-cultural characteristics of the Nagas and the development of their political consciousness as peoples. On the other hand, to understand the political developments in Naga society one needs to understand the context in how Christianity spread in Nagaland. This is because the history of the Nagas particularly from the last quarter of the 19th century is about the development and emergence of a cohesive socio-cultural and political awareness that interacted with the emerging churches. This was also strongly influenced by fundamental Christian doctrine of divine love, grace, salvation, human dignity and equality before God. The effectiveness of the Church in responding to the political upheaval and violence is far from perfect.

Unfamiliar with the complex new issues the Church found itself called upon to deal with the political turmoil that have suddenly descended on the people.

The Church too, had made mistakes. Sometimes it receives approval from the people, and sometimes it is harshly criticised. There have been times when the people thought and needlessly feared that the Church was taking Naga national politics into its own hands. But during the most turbulent periods and difficult times, the NBCC took upon itself the role of bringing the GoI and the FGN to talks. The initiative paved the way for the formation of the Peace Mission which led to the declaration of the Ceasefire of September 6, 1964.

But even prior to Peace Mission, the Naga Church Ministers' Mission (NCMMP) functioned as early as 1957 for peace work.

Each of these events will be discussed briefly in the fol-

lowing sections.

Notwithstanding the NBCC's limitations, the Church cannot be indicted for not taking its responsibility to be the shepherd of its flock during some of the darkest hours in Naga history especially, between 1955 - 1975.

Events Leading to the Military Operation In June 1947, the Angami Baptist Association expressed its happiness over the united stand taken by the Nagas under the umbrella of the Naga National Council (NNC).

On August 14, 1947, NNC declared Naga independence. On August 31, 1947, all the Angami Churches observed the day as a day of prayer to "ask for help and guidance"37 (Keviyiekielie Linyu, Christian Movements in Nagaland, N. V Press, Kohima, Nagaland, 2004, p. 150.) over the political development.

Reflecting on the emerging Naga political consciousness it can be pointed out that "Angamis were the primary target of the British government in the 19th century, and at later periods Angamis became the "nerve centre" of Naga nationalism under the leadership of A. Z. Phizo. So also among the Naga churches, Angamis were the first to take up the responsibility of nation building".38 (L. Kari Longchar, NBCC Peace Work, Peace and Reconciliation: A Reflection, unpublished paper, presented at the NBCC Seminar on Peace and Reconciliation March 2003, p.1.) When the Constituent Assembly was set up in 1946 with the objective to form India Union, NNC did not send its representatives to the said Constituent Assembly. The NNC was invited to send representatives to Delhi for the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. But no Naga representatives were sent. Instead, on the eve of India Republic Day (January 26, 1950), the NNC declared, "Nagas will

A REMINISCENCE (PART 1) become a free nation. The Indian constitution cannot bind the Nagas. An appeal is made to India to declare to the world on Republic Day that the Nagas will be given freedom of choice to become independent".39 (Quoted in Neville Maxwell, India and the Nagas, Minority Rights Group, London, 1973, p. 10.)

Owing to the unilateral abrogation of the 9 Point Agreement by New Delhi, the Nagas on May 16, 1951, under the mandate of NNC conducted a voluntary plebiscite on the issue of Naga independence and its establishment as a sovereign country. The NNC records states that 99.9% voted or affixed their thumb impressions in favour of independence. In a display of total non-participation in GoI policy, the Nagas completely boycotted the first independent India General Election of 1952. The ballot boxes arrived, but no Nagas turned up to vote. The boxes returned to Delhi empty.

In January 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of the Indian Union, and his Burmese counterpart, U Nu visited Kohima, Nagaland. Thousands of Naga villagers from different areas came to attend on foot to show their respect and to listen to the two great leaders; and also with anticipation to express their desire for self-determination. Unfortunately, the memorandum of the NNC addressed to Prime Minster Nehru was vetoed by Barkataki, the then Deputy Commissioner of Naga Hills District of Assam. The Naga public walked out en masse to demonstrate their frustration and anger as Nehru spoke. Pieter Steyn, describes this extraordinary incident, "pride, intransigence, arrogance - the situation was a drama of human failing".40 (Pieter Steyn, Zapuphizo: Voice of the Nagas, Kegan Paul, London, 2002.) It is rightly pointed out that "the consequence was catastrophic

for the Nagas. Political relations between the GoI and the Nagas hit rockbottom.41 (K. Toshinaro Longchar, Conflicts in the process of Transition from Traditional Society to Modernity, p.129.)

Formation of Naga Church Ministers’ Mission for Peace (NCMMP), 1957 Indian armed forces were deployed in 1953, and security forces began to raid houses and villages of NNC leaders. This situation prompted Naga leaders to go underground.

Then a war-like situation broke out when army operations began in Nagaland and fighting intensified by 1955. The 1955 NNC records show that: Ten thousand Nagas had been beaten and tortured out of which one thousand five hundred sixty two were women with seven hundred nine of them below the age of twenty years. One thousand eight hundred eleven men were maimed through torture. By the end of July 1956, no less than twenty six thousand five hundred ninety eight houses were burned as two hundred four villages were attacked and 8,850,000 maunds of paddy was either burned or destroyed as more than five hundred fifteen granaries were burned.42 (Kaka D. Iralu, The Naga Saga: A historical account of the 62 years Indo-Naga war and the story of those who were never allowed to tell it, publisher, Kaka D. Iralu, Kohima, Nagaland Third Edition 2009, p. 67.)

The sufferings of the people became indescribable. Violence escalated and there were rampant violation of human rights.

There was hardly a single Naga village or family that was not affected by the punitive operation conducted by the Indian Security Force. Seeing the suffering of their people the Church could no longer remain silent. During this period

in Naga history, in February 1957, a small group of Church leaders met at Kohima to assess and to do something about the unprecedented situation unfolding before them. R.G. Beers writes, "this handful of men dared to believe that the way out, was the way some Nagas were not willing to try. They sat long into the night, and finally, their plan was hammered out".

43 (Quoted in Keviyiekielie Linyu, Christian Movements in Nagaland, p. 150.)

Thereby, the Naga church leaders formed the Naga Church Ministers' Mission for Peace (NCMMP) in 1957. Such a responsibility was thrust upon them since there was no other institution to mediate for the Nagas. These Church leaders acted as mediators between the GoI and the Naga national leaders who had to go underground as the crisis deteriorated. Their appeal to the Nagas clearly based on the Christian doctrine states: The vision of the crucified Lord has already become blurred to many Christians. How can we take up arms against one another when we know that we are standing under the shadow of the cross on which the Prince of Peace was crucified…? There is no time for misunderstanding and indecision among us. Now is the time for us to decide what we really want to be. Through the prayers of the Church of Christ this power of the love of God in Christ Jesus is stronger than the hatred of man.44 (Quoted in Keviyiekielie Linyu, Kenneth Kerhüo, p. 15.)

They toured all over Nagaland visiting villages including those who were grouped in four or five villages by the Indian army forces. They comforted and listened to the stories of their tragedies and fears and abuse in the hands of the Indian army. They preached about peace and non-violence. They also met FGN leaders to facilitate peace. They reasoned with the Naga people saying "our Lord's teaching

about revenge is: Turn your other cheek". They visited Naga prisoners, preached the Gospel and administered Holy Communion.

About their travel it is recorded: Those days were filled with exciting moments of walking through deep forests, crossing swelling rivers in mid-summer, clearing the paths between the villages as people had already stopped visiting their neighbouring villages due to insecurity and fear, and clearing the spikes along the path that were planted for defence.

Rev. Longri Ao writes how the team visited the prisons where thousands of Nagas were imprisoned. Recalling one such particular prison visit in Mokokchung he writes: In Mokokchung, we found one hundred and twenty men, women and children locked up by the Indian army…we sang together the hymn "In the Cross" and all said "The Lord's prayer".

I read to them from Matthew 6 - God clothes the lilies and feeds the birds. Do not be anxious. 45 (Quoted in O. M. Rao, Longri Ao: A biography, Calcutta: Christian Literature Centre, 1986, p.80.)

Regarding the touring experienced by NCMMP, Rev. Kijung, one of the members, poignantly reflected the thoughts and burdens that were also going through in the minds of the pioneering peace workers, "Just half a century ago, we were saved from headhunting and now how can I believe in the worse killing of my people?".46 (Quoted in Panger Imchen, L. Kijung Ao: The Longest Night, p. 67.)

The NCMMP of 1957 was an important initiative of the Church. This Mission for Peace travelled all over Nagaland and gave the church leaders the chance to see the atrocities the Naga people were suffering. This gave them the insight and the need to develop a more cohesive Church organisation and the urgency for a high level Peace Mission to negoti-

ate between GoI and FGN. So it was in the absence of any form of a cohesive social or political organisation and in the context of political violence that the NBCC re-organised into a more structured institution and platform to give a unified voice to the Nagas and to become a mediator between the GoI and the FGN. Seeing firsthand, the senseless killings and bloodshed, the Naga church leaders of the 1950s reaffirmed the principle of non-violence, forgiveness and reconciliation as the guiding principle for any future peace work for NBCC. Of the Naga church leaders, Edward Singha, the then General Secretary of the Council of Baptist Churches in Assam and Manipur observed, "They went from village to village, jungle to jungle, cave to cave, river to river, meeting people appealing to them to forsake the ways of violence and follow the Prince of Peace, our Lord and Saviour Christ".47 (Quoted in Keviyiekielie Linyu, Christian Movements in Nagaland, pp.148-149.)

For almost one year they travelled and walked the length and breadth of Nagaland. But this mission was recalled to organise a more cohesive Church organisation. This move was made when the need became more imminent for the Church to respond effectively to the daunting challenges in a more unified approach.

Kenneth Kerhüo's appointment as the first Executive Secretary in 1960 during a period of such political and social significance, took the responsibility with great vision and steered the organisation of NBCC effectively in meeting the new challenges. He saw the immediate need for a more purposeful and organised Peace Mission. Through his efforts, he mobilised the Angami Baptist Church leaders and the proposal was put forward for a Peace Mission to the NBCC, which came into existence in 1964.

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NNC (NA) ‘officially assigns’ GPRN/NSCN seizes, destroys Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): The NNC (NA) has come out with a statement in regard to finance saying that the collective leaders of the NNC(NA) has “duly approved and assigned officially” persons in their respective jurisdictions “for smooth mobilization with the general public’s and Government officials.” A press release from Hangping Zeliang, Home Affairs NNC(NA) informing that the Home Affairs under the NNC(N-A) in this regard

have issued assignment orders on February 18 stated that the collective authorities have not assigned any other persons to interfere or meddle in financial mobilization matters except the appointed persons.

The release informed that V. Angami and Th. Atah Chakhesang, both Dy. Kilonsers, have been assigned as regional chairman cum caretaker and chaplee incharge in their respective regions. While Th. Atah is in charge of Chakhesang region including Naga-

land Secretariat-Kohima, V. Angami is directed to look after the Directorates, Government Departments Offices and Business agencies, Contracts, Supplies etc. in Angami region, the release informed.

The release cautioned the public not to entertain any other persons. The release also warned violators of the order saying that if anyone other than the appointed persons uses NNC (NA) statutory forms, it would be deemed as undermining the Government.

BJP Nagaland suspends 2 members Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): The BJP has suspended two of its members from primary and active memberships of BJP Nagaland State Unit with immediate effect from September 1.

A press release signed by the Unit’s office secretary informed that “As strongly noted by the Central BJP leaders on breach of party discipline by Johnny. G Rengma and Hayithung Bill Lotha, a joint meeting of the members of Disciplinary Action Committee and the BJP State Unit Office bearers had a meeting on 30/08/2014 at the Party head Office Dimapur, wherein, it seriously deliberated the issue and decided to take disciplinary action against them. This matter was again deliberated with the legislators on 01/09/2014 and subsequently was re- affirmed.”

As per the BJP, “based on prima facie evidences,” as per constitutional provisions and as empowered under the provisions of Article XXV Clause (3), (10) Sub-clause (c) and (f) of the BJP Constitution, the State President, Dr. M Chuba Ao, suspended the members from both primary and active memberships of the party.

The suspension order will be in force till such time they are able to reply to the show cause notice “satisfactorily,” it was noted, as also that “failure to give satisfactory reply” will invite “further necessary disciplinary action as deemed fit” under relevant section(s) of the party constitution.

Meanwhile, Dr. M Chuba Ao has nominated Dr. K. Hoshi as the additional party Spokesman of BJP Nagaland and Lima Longchar as State Kisan Morcha In-charge

from September 2. Further, the BJP State unit has constituted a ‘Core group’ of with seven members which will be expanded in the near future, for “effective management of party affairs.”

contrabands

Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): The Crime Control Cell GPRN/ NSCN seized 'contrabands' including 'Ganjas and Cough Syrups' and destroyed the same in the presence of GBs, VCMs and public of Darogajan.

A press release from the MIP GPRN/NSCN stating that this should serve as a reminder to all, added that that the GPRN/NSCN will leave no stone unturned in checking “Unwanted activities and social evils” which is destroying the “upcoming generation.”

The GPRN/NSCN have also expressed thanks to the GBs, VCMs and public of Darogajan for their co-operation and solidarity in the “common noble venture” to fighting and eradicating “anti-social elements.”

AR bust ‘illegal’ arms manufacturing workshop

The arms and ammmunition seized by aR personnel.

Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): Troops of 18 Assam Rifles and 29 Assam Rifles busted an "illegal arms" manufacturing workshop in Dimapur. A defence release informed that the workshop – located inside a house in Naga Cemetery, Dimapur – was engaged in manufactur-

ing and sale of illegal arms.

Four .22 Rifles, one .22 Pistol, ammunition and various parts of weapons were recovered, the release stated and added that the apprehended individual along with recovered arms and ammunition was handed over to West police station, Dimapur.

condolence messages T TORECHU Parliamentary secretary for Housing and Excise, T Torechu, has condoled the sudden and untimely demise of K Akum Yimchunger, Assistant Project Officer, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Tuensang, who passed away on September 1 last.

The parliamentary secretary in a condolence message said that Late Akum, a former general

secretary of Yimchunger Tribal Council, was a social worker throughout his life and was committed to uplift the people at the grassroots. “His death is a great loss to the Yimchunger community in particular and eastern Nagas in general,” Torechu said.

Conveying heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, Torechu also prayed the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed.

R. Tohanba Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD and Economics & Statistics, R. Tohanba, has also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Akum Yimchunger. Expressing shock to learn of his death, Tohanba in a condolence message stated that Late Akum was “a straightforward and dedicated social worker throughout his life.”

Informing that Late Akum had contributed to

the Naga national Cause as Vice President of Naga National Council before joining Government service, Tohanba’s condolence further added that the deceased had served in many NGOs like YAA, YTC, NSF, ENGOA, YGOA etc. in different capacities. “In his death, the Yimchunger have lost a capable leader and sincere officer and the vacuum created by him would be difficult to fill up,” the parliamentary secretary’s condolence stated.

Guv, CM extends Mongmong greetings Kohima, September 2 (mexN): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya has extended warm greetings to the Sangtam Community on the occasion of Mongmong. Stating that the festival - celebrated to invoke God’s blessing and abundant harvest - is a momentous day for Sangtams, the Governor wished that the festival would bring peace to the people of Nagaland, especially to the Sangtam Community, and foster in the spirit of love and forgiveness. Chief Minister TR Zeliang has also extended warm greetings to the Sangtam community on the occasion of Mongmong. A press release Media Cell, CMO expressing well wishes on Mongmong festival, which, it stated, "is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Sangtam community," stated the chief minister hoped that the festive occasion will strengthen the bonds of unity and mutual goodwill among the community and the whole of Naga society.

Golden Jubilee of Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agreement Kohima, September 2 (mexN): The Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agreement on September 6 at 10 a.m. at Chedema Peace Camp. A press release from Thihü Khamo, Asst. Secretary, FGN, has invited all the Naga Regions, Communities and fellow countrymen to participate in the function.

FGN welcomes one Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): The Commander, 15th Bn., 5th Brigade S/C Naga Army Col. V. Huire has welcomed 2nd Lieutenant Muguzo to the 15th Bn. “to work for the Naga Nationalism and serve the Nation under the NNC/FGN.” A press release from Col. Huire stated that 2nd Lieutenant Muguzo, a former GPRN/NSCN cadre from Chakhesang Region, consciously declared his convictions and faith in the capacity of Kedahge Brig (Retd) S. Singnya’s leadership.

DEO Dimapur informs Dimapur, September 2 (mexN): The office of the District Education Officer Dimapur has informed that the Dimapur District Common Teachers’ Day programme will be celebrated at Covenant Hall, Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, on September 5. A press release from R. Amongla Jamir, Dy. District Education Officer, Dimapur, has requested all schools under Dimapur District to attend the programme with 10 students each.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 3 sEPTEmbEr 2014 volumE IX IssuE 242

State and Peace

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n the human search for JustPeace, it is wise to begin by asking fundamental questions that define the path in which the process towards understanding interplays with issues of justice. All too often the State misuses legitimate force and exercises coercion to ensure its legitimacy. Hence, the State invariably finds itself at the center of any discourse that involves the search for justice and peace.

The propounded notion of ‘nation-state’ is a fallacy, because the term denotes an assumption that a State comprises a single nation, however natural law reveals that a State consists of many nations. In reality it is not possible to recall a State made of only one Nation, as many nations – cultural and political – exist within a State. The concept of ‘nation-state’ has usually taken place without the people’s consent, thereby revealing its hegemonizing and homogenizing character. Excluding the people from the State’s definition is the means by which the seeds of political violence are sowed.

Often internal contradictions of the State are uncovered within its functions and structures. While it promises goodness for its citizens, its structures ensure that they are never actually realized. Again, the roots of State structural violence germinate from within this ideology of exclusivity which is systematically being built.

The casualty that unfolds from State political violence and structural violence is that the people’s collective decision-making process is compromised and suppressed. Since the interest and need of individuals or groups are not necessarily identical, this makes the collective decision-making process all the more essential if people want to co-exist and live together under conditions of justice and peace. Unfortunately, the State has usurped people’s decision-making capacities, particularly that of indigenous peoples. In effect, it has obstructed a people, any people’s ability to determine their own destiny which is at the center of the moral dilemma within politics.

States, as the ultimate authority, define their territorial domain and exercise power over them without being accountable to a higher authority. The ideology of wielding arbitrary power brings the State into direct confrontation with indigenous people, who are the rightful owners, to exercise their inalienable rights over their land and resources. The States imposition on indigenous peoples renders its institution as unjust, and therefore, is unresponsive to the people’s needs.

While resolution with a State without addressing the question of justice is invalid because it contradicts the nature of truth, State consensus through public elections does not guarantee that truth prevails either. Since the State usurps all the people’s powers and assumes its role as the ultimate decisionmaker, any agreement that is made with the State without addressing the people’s rights will be contentious. It is illogical to pronounce State as the entity by and through which problems are solved, because the State’s institutions through its abuse of power perpetuates an unavoidable conflict.

In this sense, justice is the absolute first priority in order for peace to be achieved and sustained. The question is, whether the foundation of the State is consistent with the principles of justice?

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M.R. Narayan Swamy IANS

A born rebel who died a lonely death

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t is amazing to know that Krishna Kumar Sanyal alias Kanu Sanyal, one who played a critical role in the outbreak of the Naxalite movement, began his life as an anti-Communist.

Kolkata-based journalist Bappaditya Paul tells us that Sanyal developed hatred for Communism after the CPI denounced Subhas Chandra Bose for siding with Hitler. This very readable book is a story of how that very Sanyal later embraced Marxism in its most extreme form - and went on to regret it later.

This is as Title: The First Naxal: An Authorised Biography of Kanu Sanyal; mu c h a s t o r y Author: Bappaditya Paul; Publisher: Sage of the Naxalite Publications; Pages: 249; Price: Rs.550 movement that p l u n g e d In d i a into chaos in the late 1960s and early '70s as much it is a saga of Sanyal. Paul also reveals that it was Sanyal who was the real father of the peasant revolt in Naxalbari village in West Bengal in May 1967 that ignited what came to be known as the Naxalite movement and not Charu Mazumdar though the latter was its ideological father - and face.

Based on 121 sittings with Sanyal since 2007, this book meticulously unveils how Sanyal and his comrades built the CPI and later the CPI-M in Siliguri region that included Naxalbari.

Mazumdar was the reason Sanyal embraced Communism as a whole timer. But Sanyal says his biggest regret was his failure to oppose early on Mazumdar's disastrous advocacy of "annihilation of class enemies" that turned West Bengal into a killing field for years - and ultimately destroyed the CPI-ML from within.

Sanyal tells the author his many differences with Mazumdar. A highlight of the book is the clandestine journey overland via Nepal that Sanyal and three other CPI-ML leaders made it to China where Mao told them to follow what was suited for Indian conditions and not to blindly ape Chinese methods. Mazumdar refused to pay heed, triggering the beginning of the end of the CPI-ML -- formed in 1969.

Once Mazumdar died in 1972, there was nothing left to keep together whatever was left of the CPI-ML. China's bombastic claims that the Naxal revolt would herald a revolution in India proved to be hollow. By then, Sanyal was in and out of prisons - and a wiser man.

However, his repeated attempts to bring together the scattered Naxalite groups failed. Sanyal, however, remained a revolutionary, refusing even the requests of West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu to return to the CPI-M. As the years progressed, Sanyal's health declined. He lost vision in one eye and was partly blind in the other. A 2008 cerebral attack made him lonely and desolate.

But he refused to give up his Spartan lifestyle - and continued to live among poor tribals and tea workers. He had no income and survived on doles. In March 2010, apparently unable to suffer physical hardships any more, Kanu Sanyal committed suicide in the very region where he tried to stroke a revolution.

In an otherwise excellent book, the author has gone overboard comparing Sanyal with Mahatma Gandhi, calling the Naxalite leader "one of the very few Indians whose life was a message in itself". No Naxalite leader should ever be compared with the Mahatma. Sanyal himself admits to giving green signal for revenge killings. Indeed, when one looks back, even the blame for the killings of a large number of bright young men and women who took to Maoist ideology in the 60s and 70s should be laid on Mazumdar and his lieutenants, Sanyal included. It is a different matter that Sanyal repented much of this later.

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The BRICS: Challengers to the Global Status Quo

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BRICS leaders in Brazil

he term “BRICS”—which refers to the bloc of emerging economies in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—was coined years ago by Goldman Sachs analyst Jim O’Neill, who saw the countries as promising markets for finance capital in the 21st century. But even if O’Neill had not invented the name, the BRICS would have emerged as a conscious formation of big, rapidly developing countries with an ambivalent relationship to the traditional center economies of Europe and the United States.

The BRICS served notice that they are now an economic alliance that poses a challenge to the global status quo during their last summit in Brazil in mid-July, when they inaugurated two path-breaking institutions intended to rival the U.S.- and European-dominated International Monetary Fund and World Bank: a Contingency Reserve Arrangement, with an initial capitalization of $100 billion, that can be accessed by BRICS members in need of funds; and the “New Development Bank,” with a total authorized capital of $100 billion, that is open to all members of the United Nations. Both institutions aim to break the global North’s chokehold on finance and development. But while the BRICS countries have made plain their desire to loosen the control of the global economy by the United States and Europe, they’ll have to confront some serious problems at home.

Benefiting from Globalization The BRICS have been among the key beneficiaries of corporate-driven globalization, owing their rise to the marriage between global capital and cheap labor that has followed the fuller integration of formerly non-capitalist or dependent capitalist countries into the global capitalist system over the last 30 years. This union was among the factors that kept up the rate of profit and raised global capitalism out of its crisis of stagnation in the 1970s and 1980s. Make no mistake: the BRICS are capitalist regimes—albeit with large central apparatuses capable of controlling workers.

In China, for instance, though the Communist Party leadership retains its socialist rhetoric, the reality is that 30 years after Deng Xiaoping’s pro-market reforms, the country now represents—in the words of the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek—”the ideal capitalist state: freedom for capital, with the state doing the ‘dirty job’ of controlling the workers.” Zizek says China “seems to embody a new kind of capitalism,” with “disregard for ecological consequences, disdain for workers’ rights, everything subordinated to the ruthless drive to develop and become the new world force.”

The other BRICS states may not have the same coercive and extractive power as the Chinese state, and three of them—Brazil, South Africa, and India—are electoral democracies. But all have relatively powerful central bureaucracies that have been the key instrument in the technocratic transformation of their economies. Lula’s Brazil, it might be noted, inherited the developmental state forged by the Brazilian military-technocratic elite that produced the so-called “Brazilian Miracle” in the 1960s and 1970s. South Africa’s ruling African National Congress stepped into a centralized state apparatus that had been honed not only for repression but for extractive exploitation by the apartheid regime. And of course, Putin’s Russia inherited the old super-centralized Soviet state.

While there might be a healthy discussion on whether all of these regimes might be called neoliberal, there can be no doubt that they are capitalist regimes, prioritizing profits over welfare, loosening prior restraints on market forces, spearheading the integration of the domestic to the global economy, following conservative fiscal and monetary policies, exhibiting close cooperation between state elites and dominant forces in the economy, and, most importantly, relying on the super-exploitation of their working classes as the engine of rapid growth.

Contradictions with the Center Economies Although the BRICS have been major beneficiaries of corporate-driven globalization, their integration into the world economy has been marked by a complex relationship with the traditional center economies of Europe and the United States.

True, some of them, particularly China, have developed investment regimes extremely hospitable to foreign capital. But all have also manipulated foreign capital to accumulate technological and management expertise to eventually wean themselves off foreign financiers.

Even as they have reenergized global capitalism as a whole, they have pursued decidedly nationalist goals of enhancing their own clout vis-a-vis the traditional centers of global economic, political, and military power.

This is exhibited most sharply in the relationship of China to the United States. U.S. consumer demand has driven the rapid growth of China’s export-oriented economy, but China is increasingly challenging the hegemony of the U.S. dollar as the global means of exchange. It’s also supplanting the United States as the main investor and trading partner of many countries in Latin America—America’s so-called “backyard.”

If competition is pronounced at the economic level, it is even fiercer at the geopolitical level. In recent years, Beijing has moved from its policy of “peaceful rise” on the global stage to overtly challenging the military power of the United States and Japan, two economies with which China is deeply integrated, in the Western Pacific. At the same time, Russia’s relations with Europe and the United States—two blocs with which Moscow has

developed significant economic ties, especially when it comes to finance and energy—have deteriorated as Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed back against NATO’s expansion onto Russia’s doorstep.

From Engines of Growth to Stagnation In 2001, O’Neill identified the BRICS as the “drivers of global growth.” The next few years appeared to prove him right, as their performance on all key indicators— including GDP growth rate, per capita income growth rate, and rates of return on investment—surpassed those of the United States and other economies in the North. When the global financial crisis broke out, the BRICS at first seemed to be dragged down by the collapse of their markets in the North, with their growth rates slowing down significantly in 2008. However, recovery was swift, triggered in some countries by countercyclical stimulus programs. In China, for instance, a $586-billion stimulus program that was, in relation to the size of the economy, bigger than Obama’s $787-billion stimulus in the United States, reversed the economic contraction not only in China but also in neighboring economies that had become greatly dependent on Chinese consumers to absorb their products.

It was in this context that Nobel Prize laureate Michael Spence predicted in his book The Next Convergence that the BRICS would replace the United States and Europe as the key engines of the world economy. In a decade, Spence confidently predicted, the BRICS’ share of global GDP would pass the 50 percent mark. Much of this growth, he said, would stem from “endogenous growth drivers in emerging economies anchored by an expanding middle class.”

Moreover, as trade among the BRICS increased, “the future of emerging economies is one of reduced dependence on industrial-country demand.”

Hardly had Spence’s book come out when the performance of the BRICS put paid to his rosy predictions. Beginning in 2012, the stagnation of the global economy engulfed the BRICS in earnest, revealing the stimulus-triggered recovery of 2009 to be a short-term affair rather than a passing of the baton.

Brazil’s growth rate dropped from 5.3 percent in 2010 to 1.5 percent in 2012, India’s from 8.2 to 3 percent, Russia’s from 4.9 to 2.5 percent, and China’s from 9.8 to 7.2 per cent. The near simultaneous slowing down of the BRICS’ growth was accompanied by foreign capital outflows, which plunged currency values, increased inflation, and exacerbated inequality.

The Crisis of Export-led Growth Export-oriented manufacturing based on the exploitation of hundreds of millions of workers from parts of the world formerly independent from or peripheral to global capitalism was the mode of integration for most of the BRICS into the international economy. This strategy focused priorities, incentives, and resources on the export sector, depressing domestic demand and creating dislocations in the domestic market. With its dependence on the now stagnant or contracting markets of Europe and the United States, however, the export-oriented strategy has entered into severe crisis.

China’s crisis illustrates the difficulty of breaking away from the model of export-oriented production.

China’s stimulus program was meant to help transition the country to a new domestic-demand centered economy, where growth would be driven by Chinese consumers rather than foreign importers. After achieving some initial success, however, China then reverted back to its reliance on exporting products to the U.S. and European markets. According to Yu Yong Ding, one of Beijing’s most influential economists, the dependence of millions of Chinese workers on the export sector “has become structural. That means that reducing China’s trade dependency and trade surplus is much more than a matter of adjusting macroeconomic policy.” The retreat back to export-led growth reflected the powerful influence wielded by a set of forces from the reform period that, as Yu put it, “have morphed into vested interests, which are fighting hard to protect what they have.” The export lobby—which brings together private entrepreneurs, state enterprise managers, foreign investors, and government technocrats—remains the strongest lobby in Beijing. Staying with the export-oriented model was a dead end, according to Yu, since China’s “growth pattern has now almost exhausted its potential.” As the economy that most successfully rode the globalization wave, China “has reached a crucial juncture: without painful structural adjustments, the momentum of its economic growth could suddenly be lost. China’s rapid growth has been achieved at an extremely high cost. Only future generations will know the true price.”

Social Conflicts on the Rise The crisis of the export-oriented model is likely to exacerbate social conflicts in the BRICS, which were already intensifying in the period of rapid growth.

The most explosive problem is rising inequality.

In Brazil, which has one of the highest rates of inequality in Latin America, the payback came in the form of riots throughout the country in 2013.

The outbursts were triggered by an explosive combination of transportation fare hikes, deteriorating public services, and the displacement of urban residents and corruption connected with the construction of infrastructure for the World Cup. In South Africa, the illusion of BRICSdom fostered by the 2010 World Cup was shaken by the protests of

miners that climaxed with the infamous Marikana massacre, where troops fired on strikers and killed 44 people in August 2012. Marikana exposed a developed-country infrastructure coexisting with one of the world’s most unequal income structures.

In China, “mass incidents”—a euphemism for protests—doubled between 2006 and 2010, rising to 180,000, according to the Chinese Academy of Governance. The causes were varied, ranging from land grabs to official corruption to environmental degradation.

Protests against pollution and other forms of ecological destabilization appeared to be particularly numerous and underlined the authorities’ subordination of quality of life to the goal of high growth rates. In China and the other BRICS as well, the notion appeared to reign that there was a trade-off among environmental protection, labor rights, and development. In 2010, however, a successful strike for higher wages by workers of a Honda plant in Nanhai inaugurated a new era of resistance, this time with the workers that had served as the backbone of export-oriented manufacturing in the lead. In June 2011, it was the turn of thousands of poorly paid garment workers in Zengcheng, the socalled “Blue Jeans” capital of the world, to protest with riots and strikes. These events were a dress rehearsal for the strikes involving some 30,000 workers in Dongguan, near Guangzhou, that hit the manufacturing subcontractor Yue Yuen, perhaps the largest producer of branded footwear in the world, in April 2014.

The movement appears to be growing. “More than thirty years into the Communist Party’s project of market reform,” noted a writer for the progressive journal Jacobin, “China is undeniably the epicenter of global labor unrest. While there are no official statistics, it is certain that thousands, if not tens of thousands, of strikes take place each year. All of them are wildcat strikes—there is no such thing as a legal strike in China. So on a typical day anywhere from half a dozen to several dozen strikes are likely taking place.”

The BRICS and the Global South Despite their exploitative practices at home, the BRICS portray themselves as paragons of the global South, providing the leadership of such blocs as the “Group of 77 and China” in international climate negotiations and the “Group of 20” in the World Trade Organization.

However, critics of the BRICS say that their investment and trade practices belie their benevolent posture towards developing countries.

Much of this criticism is directed at China. Although China has poured billions of dollars in aid into SubSaharan Africa—much more, in fact, than the World Bank—it has also been criticized by the local population for bringing in Chinese workers instead of hiring local labor, for flooding retail markets with Chinese products, and for supporting repressive regimes with economic assistance. In Southeast Asia, China’s economic diplomacy is said to be geared toward dividing the region’s collective stand on the South China Sea issue, isolating in particular the Philippines and Vietnam.

Although many of these criticisms are valid, the rise of the BRICS is a good thing for the South. In the geopolitics of development, the BRICS currently fulfill the role that the Soviet Union once played, which was to provide a pole that developing countries could play off the United States as they struggled to achieve political and economic independence. The dark period of unipolar domination by the United States, with its neoliberal institutions and ideology, has come to an end with the emergence of the BRICS bloc, and this is an extremely positive development.

The Future of the BRICS With export-oriented production and globalization entering into crisis, the question emerges: what is the future of the BRICS? That the BRICS will not move to break with their current paradigm of growth is certainly a possibility. However, there are serious discussions in ruling circles about ways to surmount the current crisis.

One option is for the BRICS to become more integrated with each other and with other developing country economies, along the lines of the “South-South Trade” or “South-South Cooperation” strategies that have long been propounded by many progressive economists.

Further integration is one of the key topics in the BRICS summits that now take place every two years.

There is, however, one problem with this solution: the fruits of integration would be limited if that integration involved highly unequal societies with restricted demand, since large parts of the population would be left out of the market. The other solution, which the BRICS elites are not too enthusiastic about, is for the BRICS to adopt policies aimed at radically reducing income inequality and thus creating vibrant domestic markets. This would involve no less than promoting a social revolution in these countries, since powerful interest groups have congealed around the current economic regimes.

Even more fundamentally, assuming that the BRICS can break with export-led growth, can the pursuit of policies promoting greater equality be undertaken within these countries’ current capitalist frameworks, where profitability remains the elites’ central concern? The elites in the BRICS are dealing with the challenge of transformation in diverse ways.

In India, the new BJP government of Narendra Modi seeks to revitalize the Indian economy by opening it up more fully to foreign investors and radically cutting down the country’s budget deficit a la Tea Party partisans in the United States. This seems to be a prescription for continuing and deepening the past 25 years of conservative economic policies and thus is unlikely to succeed in surmounting the country’s stagnation.

In this area, the bellwether among the BRICS is again China, where the current leadership is very much aware of the consequences of the previous leadership’s failure to cultivate a domestic market invigorated by radical asset and income redistribution.

Whether Xi Jinping succeeds where Hu Jintao failed remains to be seen. Whatever strategies the BRICS may follow in the coming period, their competition is likely to intensify with the center economies, even as their long pent-up domestic pressures are released in a staccato of internal social explosions.

Foreign Policy In Focus columnist Walden Bello is a representative of the Akbayan (Citizens’ Action) Party in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He is also the author of 18 books, the latest of which is Capitalism’s Last Stand: Deglobalization in the Age of Austerity (London: Zed, 2014).

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Seeing Through the Tainted Glass

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ver since the dawn of human civilization, man had always believed that there must be a god who created everything that we see around us - the mountains, rivers, water, air, stars, the moon, the sun, animals and human beings themselves. Man’s idea of a God also naturally meant that the so-called God must be all-powerful, all-knowing, omnipresent, omnipotent, ever-consistent, ever-lasting etc and etc. This is so because if a so-called God does not have these attributes, then it would be meaningless to label him as God at all.

Man is naturally a thinking being and this is the reason why man, unlike other animals, believes in a supernatural being that created everything that ever was and that ever will be. Thus every human society, since time immemorial, conceived and created their own ideas of Gods out of their own imaginations and thinking.

They made their own assumption of what God must be like and accordingly they set their own codes and rules of what is moral and immoral according to these assumptions and beliefs. Then these conceived ideas and beliefs about God were taught to their children and descendants and thus these ideas and beliefs got passed down from generation to the next and ultimately these became the religion of that society.

Out of these conceived ideas and beliefs also cropped up relevant practices which were practiced to keep the so-called Gods appeased and to seek their blessings and ultimately these practices became the religious practices of those societies. These phenomena are a feature of all known human societies all over the world because man being a thinking animal has always basically believed that there must be a God somewhere out there.

Also going by the logical reasoning that “if there is a painting, then naturally there must be a painter who painted it”, it is also understandable that man believes that there must be a creator who created the earth, the planets, the stars, the whole universe and, above all, life itself because the chances of all these just coming into existence by itself out of nothing seem to be too unlikely and too remote. It is said that a student of Christian theology is introduced to a concept called “General Revelation and Special Revelation”.

‘General Revelation’ says that man can somehow come to the conclusion that

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Straight From The Heart History, politics, Culture… there is God just by simply looking at and meditating about the things that he sees around him. For instance, a man sees the things in his environment like the trees, the plants, the rivers, the ponds, the animals, the stars, the moon, the sun etc and he becomes convinced that there is a God who created all these. Likewise a man can also be convinced about the existence of God by simply meditating about the many natural phenomena that happen around him like birth, death, gender, sex, human history, achievements in the field of science, technology, medicine etc. Thus, even if a man knows nothing about the Bible or the Scriptures, it is quite natural for him to believe that there is God (many people past and present can be found in this category). This is what the ‘General Revelation’ says.

Christian Theological Study is however centered on the second revelation which is called “Special Revelation”. The Bible and the Gospel of Christ are the basis of this so-called “Special Revelation” which not only says that there is God but also why and how God created man, why man fell short of the glory of God, why all men have become sinners, why all men die on earth, how man is to be reunited with God etc. Believers say that the Bible is the one book which reveals the true nature of God and that it is only through the Bible that man can see the true heart of God and His plans for mankind.

For centuries, men from different societal backgrounds had wondered about what God must be like and many men even dedicated their entire lives to these studies. Man’s ideas of God that are found in the “General Revelation” are in complete consonance with those found in

the “Special Revelation”. For instance, the ‘General Revelation’ says that God created everything and that God is omnipotent, omnipresent, all powerful, allknowing, ever-present etc and that is also what the ‘Special Revelation’ says. However, the ‘Special Revelation’ goes much further and deeper than these ideas about God found in the ‘General Revelation’. It says that God not only created man but also that God created man for a purpose and in His own image to be like Himself; it also says that man became unfit for fellowship with God because of his sins and shortcomings; it also says that God intended men to live for eternity but death became man’s companion because man rebelled against his creator. But still then, God wanted to have fellowship with man so much that he even laid down his life to restore that broken relationship.

Some scholars are of the opinion that God created man and started the human race but after that, God completely abandoned the human race and He no longer cares. However, the Bible says that God does care and that He knows everything about us and He will provide for all our needs as long as we put our trust in Him. With all the wars, natural calamities, diseases and plagues around us, we are often tempted to believe that God no longer cares.

But the Biblical God says that He will be with us unto the end of times. What a comfort if we only believe!

Many centuries ago, it was through God that the human race had its beginning and the flow of human history was utilized to teach us our greatest lessons to draw us closer to Him once again. In his parables narrated some 2000 years ago,

Jesus repeatedly described man as a lost being because he had rebelled against God and wandered away from Him in pursuit of his own desires and selfish dreams. However, God still wanted man to know his real worth so much so that the all-mighty Creator God himself came searching for his creations and demonstrated his incredible and perfect love for them by giving up his life for them.

Indeed, the ‘Special Revelation’ in the Bible says that man is much more precious than even the sun, the moon, the stars and all the universe put together because God created man in His own image to be like Him and have fellowship with Him for eternity. However, man failed to understand this and rebelled and even tried to do away with his own creator and this is how the fellowship was broken.

(When we say that God created man in his own image we do not mean that God created man with two hands, two legs, two eyes, two ears, one nose etc because He also had the same but rather God created us by giving us His spirit so that we could think, feel and live like Himself).

This is the reason why God considers human beings to be so special to let them just die away without knowing their true worth. And thus, the eternal and everlasting God abdicated his heavenly throne and humbled and mitigated himself into becoming a hapless fetus in the womb of a virgin and be born as the son of a downtrodden carpenter. He had the most humble birth ever imaginable, grew up in a small unrecognized town and when his time came, he taught and demonstrated all that was ever needed to be told and demonstrated about God. However, his own creations could not recognize him and plotted to do away with him. The creator of the universe did not fight back but rather he submitted himself to his creations in order to let them understand his love and concern for them……thus he allowed himself to be crucified on a Roman cross 2000 years ago by the nasty and cruel Romans…..And the good news is that the light that was flashed from the hills of Calvary some 2000 years ago has reached the Nagas today.

Christ himself said that He was the good shepherd who went into the unchartered territory to bring back the one lost sheep despite the fact that He still had 99 sheep save and sound in the tent…… and this is the reason why we sing “I go to the Desert to find my sheep”……..

Analysing the present Situation of Nagaland Z. K. Pahrü Pou

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n the past, Naga people were praised for their egalitarian and friendly mentality. They were considered to be open-minded and fun loving people.

Communitarian spirit was found in all religious, social, economic and political activity. However, nothing remains static. Everything changes. It is high time for us to check where we are today and what needs to be done for the future. This article is an attempt to analyse the present situation of Nagaland by bringing into light some of the issues faced by Naga society today. It is hoped that this article will lead to further discussion in our search for better and safer Nagaland.

Social Condition: Naga society is proud of classless and casteless society. But today, class system is fast developing in Nagaland. Materialism has gripped many Nagas.

The rich are becoming richer and the poor poorer. The status of those who accumulate more wealth is increasing whereas the principle and value of sharing wealth with others is neglected. Our society had put up the issue of alcoholism to a high pedestal but the more crucial issue of NSDZ is undermined. The issue of the recognition of Rongmei tribe is taken seriously whereas the issue of immigration (from Bangladesh) and migration (from mainland India) is hardly an issue in Nagaland. Rongmei community that seeks for tribe recognition total only 1313 persons but that is considered a threat to Naga people in Nagaland. How many Nagas know that Angami is a recognised tribe in Manipur? The Nagas treat outsiders lightly but look upon its own brothers and sisters with contempt.

Hundreds, if not thousand immigrants and migrants come to Nagaland every year. How many Nagas have adopted ‘miyas’ or ‘nepalese’ or ‘kacharis’ to work for them?

How many of them have got Naga citizenship and have Naga name? Our neighbouring state Assam receives 6000 immigrants every day. Outsiders may become our leaders soon. If hearsay is true, then, some of them have already become prominent leaders in Naga society.

The formation of NTC almost created ‘social untouchability’ among the large Naga family. If one goes by the write up of its first President, instead of being accommodative and broad-based peoples’ organisation, its formation is based on a very narrow concept (to protect Nagas of Nagaland from other Nagas) that sends negative message to the Naga brothers and sisters settling outside Nagaland.

It is very wrong to equate the formation of NTC with UNC in Manipur which aimed at protecting the rights and life of the Nagas from dominant Meitei community. UNC’s move for Alternative Arrangement (AA) in Manipur is a way towards achieving Nagas’ aspiration to live as one nation. Nagaland state gained special status through the labour of all Nagas. Today, Nagas of Nagaland must rise above its traditional 16 tribes’ mentality, become mature and accommodative to all communities of the Nagas.

The belief and practice of patriarchy is very strong in Nagaland. Umpteen meetings have been held to restrict the implementation of 33% reservation of seats for women in all decision making bodies. Both traditional and biblical resources are employed to restrict women to come to public sphere. Many manmade Organisations and Hohos fear that this Act is a threat to Naga society and Church but they hardly raise their voice when it comes to corruption which is corroding the whole Naga society. Giving opportunity and freedom to women is the best way to arrest corruption and violence in our society.

Political Condition: Unfortunately, some of the Naga tribes who are well ahead than others in enjoying the fruit of India’s independence are backsliding from the Naga national cause. Many educated Nagas of Naga-

land do not want to talk about Naga National Movement anymore. They do not want to join the Movement. They do not want to contribute anything to sustain the Movement. They do not want to sacrifice themselves, their family and their tribe for the greater cause of Naga nation.

They seem to be quite satisfied with the ‘provision of India’ that meets their daily basic needs and whoever disturbs this ‘provision’ is condemned. From time to time, we hear ‘solitary voice’ of Naga intellectuals lamenting of the dying Naga nationalism, and truly, as a whole, the strength and spirit of Naga nationalism is at a low ebb.

Whether one likes it or not, Naga National Movement continue to survive through the active involvement of the Nagas outside of Nagaland. The condition of the Nagas outside of Nagaland state is pitiful. The Nagas in Assam, the Nagas in Manipur, the Nagas in Arunachal Pradesh and the Nagas in Myanmar continue to face all types of oppression and discrimination. Many Nagas of Nagaland had strongly condemned the excesses committed

by Naga Political Groups (NPGs) but keep silent on the excesses committed by Indian Armed forces. Unlike in the neighbouring state Manipur, there is no active movement or organisation in Nagaland that condemns the imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

With AFSPA in force, civil government has no power to protect its citizens and hence ceasefire is just a mockery.

The Naga public are not aware that AFSPA is a form of governance - a military rule with draconian law.

Many educated Nagas of Nagaland feel that Nagaland is safe because it is protected by Article 371 (A) of Indian Constitution. This is a short sighted vision. How long will this Provision continue if the Naga National Movement is abolished? Will the Centre government continue to pump in money forever? With the coming of BJP at the Centre, there is an attempt to abolish special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. It is possible that one nation, one culture and one law (uniformity of law) will be made as the norm for all citizens of India in the near future. This may lead to the abolition of Article 371(A) too which will have huge impact on the unique status of the Nagas. Once this special provision is abolished, the unique status of Naga people will be also gone. Therefore, it is imperative that we all join hands and strive together for an ‘honourable solution’ for the whole Nagas and protect the rights of the Naga nation.

Economic Condition: The self-reliant economy of the Nagas is fast disappearing with the Central government pumping crores of rupees into the State every year mainly to content insurgency movement. This has pampered many Nagas to live an easy life. We become spendthrift, living beyond one’s income. Our generation, hence, is not willing to work hard both physically (manual labour) and mentally (to compete with others in competitive exams).

The startling example is the recently concluded All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT 2014) - where no Naga students from Nagaland could qualify the exam to fill any of the allotted 56 seats, whereas 241 students from Manipur were selected in the merit list for 131 seats allotted to them. Majority of Naga educated youths do not want to go out for competitive exams but only depend on State government for job. This ‘dependency syndrome’ needs to be curbed as it will lead to the total collapse of the state’s economy.

In the name of economic development, the State is trying to introduce Nagaland Special Economic Development Zone (NSDZ). This will bring irreparable damage to Naga’s economy and create social tension. Only a handful of few rich people will get the benefit at the cost of majority population and nature. People will lose their livelihoods and hence unemployment will increase.

Destroying the livelihoods of 1000 persons to give employment to 10 persons cannot be considered as ‘development’. Cutting down the whole forest and getting millions of rupees is not genuine ‘growth’. Bottled water

is a sign of privatisation of life. What we need today is to protect our land, water and forests from falling into the hands of the rich companies. As long as we own land, forests and water sources, we have the freedom to live.

The state policy makers must think twice before introducing any type of commercial crops or trees. Instead of helping the farmers, hasty introduction of cash crops can lead Naga farmers to debt and food insecurity. The welfare of the villagers/peasants should be in the top priority of the state policy. Incentive should be given to those villagers who produce food crops. As long as we produce our own food, we are free people. As soon as we lose food sovereignty to outsiders or companies, we become their slaves like the sons of Jacob in Egypt.

Those who control food, controls people.

Religious Condition: Our Naga churches have failed to produce Christians with prophetic spirit. We have failed to produce Prophet Nathan who challenged mighty King David. We have failed to produce Prophet Amos and Hosea, who had challenged the systematic dehumanisation of the poorer section in the society by the rich and elite class. We have failed to produce responsible Christians who take up their cross daily and follow Christ. We have failed to embed the radical character of Jesus that was demonstrated in cleansing the Temple.

We love worshipping God through singing, praying and preaching, but not by putting our faith into action, we become religious hypocrites. We have produced many ‘begging Christians’ who always ask God to give them again and again. They do not give thanks to God and are not sharing God’s blessings with their neighbours too.

We have many paralysed Christians that believe in “God will do the best.” This faith has made many Naga Christians lazy and actionless. They always wait God’s intervention in all circumstances at all times. This is the reason why all types of evils work in our society. If God uses only miracle to accomplish anything, then God need not send Jonah to Nineveh. God needs human beings to transform society and human beings need God’s power. We must realise that God has done the best for us through the ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Do Naga Christians want to see Jesus bleeding on the Cross of rape, violence, corruption, nepotism and tribalism? It is our duty now to do the best for God. It is time for Naga Christians to stand up and boldly say, “Come what may, I will do the best for God”. Now is the time for us to suffer, sacrifice and transform the world. To that end, God will be with us.

Conclusion: The above article can be summed up in the following points: Firstly, many Nagas (especially elderly ones) are not aware that ‘yesterday’ is not ‘today’. They want to run our society with traditional knowledge and practices (both in Church and society) without any modification. This group of people oppose any change to take place. In order to make yesterday’s knowledge system relevant and meaningful, we need to interpret and re-interpret in the light of today’s context. Secondly, many Naga leaders are not serious enough to think for younger generation. They are short-sighted. What will happen after 10 or 20 years? Sadly, even Naga nationalism is on the verge of collapse. Thirdly, many Nagas are blinded by materialism. They worship ‘wealth’ as their god and believe that economic development (growth) is the solution to all problems. Success in counted in terms of high salaried job. Involvement in corruption and destruction of nature is their hobby. Fourthly, there is the problem of ‘privatising’ God among Naga Christians which result to the failure of translating their faith in Jesus Christ into social action. They fail to play the role of ‘salt’ and ‘light’ - allowing all destructive forces of the world to keep attacking our society. Friends, my article may be a bit harsh to you but wise people learn more from criticism than praises.

We live in a competitive world where people may pull one another down in order to get ahead. The world can seem mean and people selfish. Life does not have to be like this.

While it may not be possible to love everyone in this world, it is possible to be kind to everyone.

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”-Mark Twain

Kindness

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indness is the universal language that is understood beyond boundaries. Each and every individual understands and speaks this language. The dictionary defines kindness as “The virtue of showing love” and qualities of having a sympathetic, affectionate, warm hearted, and a considerate nature. It can be defined as the righteous and caring attitude towards others. But the definition of kindness does not limit to these words only. It is a complex term to comprehend yet simplest to realize. Kindness is the simple basic driving force of nature. Kindness means we recognize others are fragile, and that we have the power to hurt or heal them.

As quoted by His Holiness, theDalai Lama, “My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness”. Kindness is taught by every religion, be it Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism or Islam.

All the religions teach to express kindness towards others.

Kindness is certainly a part of God’s aura. The biblical Book of Psalms refers to God’s kindness more than 80 times.

Kindness is not only a religious virtue. Kindness softens hearts, lifts spirits, and moulds relationships. Being kind to your siblings helps to build a strong family foundation.

Showing kindness to neighbors and colleagues helps in developing a positive environment. Even the smallest considerations and selfless acts of kindness may help in growing business in leaps and bounds. As said earlier, the language of kindness is comprehended by each and every being. Kindness is not a duty or an ethic either, kindness begins in the heart. It is really more than being nice, polite, or agreeable. It has more to do with our being than our behaviour. The term is not only restricted to human implementation. Even the mute animals wave their tails as a response to gestures of kindness shown to them. In the same way, plantsgrow large and bear fruits as a response to the kindness of their care taker. Nature has its own way of expressing kindness.

When you put some kindness in to the world, you’ll be surprised to see what the world gives back. Small acts of kindness have created ripples and have probably done more good for the world than all the religious zeal, eloquent words, or education of the masses combined.

The value and worth of our lives is best measured not by the material possession we have acquired, but by the hearts we have touched. Who we are is far more important than what we have. Everything we do affects not only our own life but also the lives of those around us. Even the best intentions fail if we rely on our own strength. The Bible calls kindness a fruit of spirit, because it cannot be grown effectively without the Spirit continuing work of love in our lives.

It is a scientific fact that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Kindness matters in the world. Most of the times, selfless deeds result in the most favourable and flourishing deals of life. What goes around comes around. So just be kind and the same will come back to you. Being kind to others is equally important as being kind to one self. To err is human.

We make mistakes eventually and so we must learn from that experience and move ahead in life.

I believe in random act of kindness. The smallest things in life make a big difference. This belief is not based on one significant personal experience, but some of the few experiences throughout my life.

One can never be out of ideas for being kind. Go ahead! Be a little kinder than you were yesterday. Share your umbrella with a complete stranger on a rainy day; give a sincere compliment; make them feel welcomed; pick up litter as you walk; let someone have your parking lot; offer your change to someone struggling to find the right amount; treat a loved one to breakfast in bed; lend your listening ears; say sorry (you know who to); buy an unexpected gift for someone; do a chore that you don’t normally do; get back in contact you’ve lost touch with; ask yourself, since I am here now what kindness can I do?; do kindness act without letting anyone know about it. Kindness can fix any problem one might have.

We shouldn’t be selective about who we should be kind to, by doing that, it means we have selfish motives behind our kindness and that will not do us any good. Kindness does not really means giving people gift or material things; it’s about giving in love, truth and in spirit. Also, there are some people who always depend upon the kindness of strangers. The circumstances of strangers may be unknown to you, be kind anyway, because you might be entertaining an angle while unaware of it. “No one has ever become poor by giving”.-Anne Frank Your success depends on how generous and helpful you are to others. If you are kind enough to help others in need; you will have someone to help you when you are in need too.

Have you ever done something good for someone without any reason? Has anyone ever done the same for you? Every single person in the world has the ability to choose how they treat others. Many choose to be kind whereas, many allow greediness and self-centeredness to take over their virtue of kindness. Kindness is the smallest thing that makes the biggest impacts in people’s live. So, here is my challenge to you. Today, before you go to bed, do a random act of kindness. It can be to someone you know or a complete stranger and eventually, you will receive a random act of kindness in return.

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India offers red carpet, not red tape: Modi ‘India, Japan will steer the 21st century’

tokyo, SeptemBer 2 (iAnS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said India and Japan’s friendship will determine the course of the 21st century.

“There is no doubt that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But India and Japan’s friendship will determine how it will actually look like,” Modi told the Indian community in Japan after inaugurating the Vivekananda Cultural Centre here.

“The state and direction of the 21st century will depend on the direction in which Japan and India try to take the world,” he said. He said India’s youth have attracted the world community towards India with their remarkable performance in the information technology sector.

He said it was in the aftermath of the Information technology revolution that there was a dynamic shift on how

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech during a business event in Tokyo Tuesday, September 2. (AP Photo)

tokyo, SeptemBer 2 (iAnS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday hard sold India to Japanese investors saying that his country offers only a red carpet and not red tape while dubbing his five-day trip to Japan that ends Wednesday as “very successful”.

“I’ve come to assure you there is no red tape but only red carpet that awaits you in India,” he said while delivering the keynote address in a seminar at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, co-hosted by Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro).

Modi said India was also the only place where the Japanese industry would pleasantly find all the three ‘Ds’ - democracy, demography and demand.

“I have come here to assure you that if you have to look anywhere out-

side Japan, you do not need to look here or there,” he said, adding: “We particularly want to encourage and invite small and medium enterprises, as also small-scale industries.”

The prime minister said India now has a government that is working on development and wants to step up manufacturing. He said he wished for India what he himself experienced when he was young when he did not have to think twice if a product said “Made in Japan”.

According to the organisers, as many as 4,000 people had evinced interest in attending the event at a venue that could accommodate only 2,000.

Later, speaking at a reception hosted by the Japan-India Association and the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League, the prime

minister said India and Japan were now working as “special strategic and global” partners.

Modi suggested expanding links between people’s representatives by creating a Young Parliamentary Association and a Women’s Parliamentary Association.

“If we have a Young Parliamentary Association, it can represent the thought and ideology of the new generation. There can also be an arrangement for the women parliamentary members of the two countries to meet and share ideas,” he said.

The prime minister said there was an unwritten spiritual connection between the two countries, adding that there was growing interest among the Japanese to learn Hindi and yoga.

In the evening, while inaugurat-

the world looked at India. “We move the mouse (of the computer) and the world moves too,” Modi said. He said there should be no compromise on part of Indians with their self-esteem.

“Only that society of the world progresses that believes in its strength and that has pride and esteem in itself. We should never compromise with our self-esteem,” Modi said. He appealed to the Indian community in Japan to influence more and more Japanese to visit India, thereby boosting India’s tourism prospects.

“There are 23,000 Indians or 5,000 Indian families living in Japan. If every family influences five Japanese familes to visit India, a total of 25,000 Japanese families or around 75,000 to 100,000 Japanese will be visiting India

ing a Vivekananda Cultural Centre in the Japanese capital, he told the India community that had gathered for the event that India and Japan’s friendship would determine the course of the 21st century.

“There is no doubt that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But India and Japan’s friendship will determine how it will actually look like,” Modi said.

“The state and direction of the 21st century will depend on the direction in which Japan and India try to take the world,” he said. There are around 23,000 Indians in Japan.

Terming his Japan visit as “very successful”, Modi said it was for the first time that the word trillion was in news.

“So far we would hear only about millions and billions. Now we are

every year. This will give a tremendous boost to our tourism,” Modi said. Terming his Japan visit as “very successful”, Modi said it was for the first time that the word trillion was in news.

“So far we would hear only about millions and billions. Now we are hearing about trillions,” Modi said, hinting at Japan’s offer of investment of 3.5 trillion Yen to India in the next five years.

Modi said he gifted the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita to the Japanese emperor.

Reiterating that his government laid great emphasis on cleanliness, Modi said the best gift Indians could give to father of nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary in 2019 was the gift of a clean India. He appealed to the Indian community in Japan to share tips with their Indian relatives on cleanliness.

hearing about trillions,” Modi said, hinting at Japan’s offer of investment of 3.5 trillion yen (Rs.2.03 trillion) to India in the next five years.

Modi started the penultimate day of his five-day trip to Japan by visiting the University of the Sacred Heart where he said that India was committed to peace and this commitment has “significance far above any international treaties or processes”.

“Commitment to peace and nonviolence is ingrained in the DNA of the Indian society... This commitment to peace that was intrinsic to Indian society, has significance far above any international treaties or processes,” Modi said while responding to a question on how India could enhance the confidence of the international community as a non-NPT

(Non-Proliferation Treaty) state.

Another highlight of Modi’s programme Tuesday was when he called on Japanese Emperor Akihito during which he gave the latter a copy of the Gita.

Modi also kicked off a new initiative on training for Japanese youth started by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) at its various facilities in India, asking them to return to Japan as India’s ambassadors.

“You are going as employees of TCS. But I want you to come back to Japan as ambassadors of India,” Modi told the first batch of 48 trainees who will proceed to India to undergo training for six-eight weeks at various TCS offices. Modi arrived in Kyoto Saturday on the first leg of his Japan visit.

‘Despite Modi’s comments, Border residents bear brunt of India-Pak skirmishes: Omar Jora, Jabowal, Jangian and various othSeptemBer 2 (iAnS): India-China ties stable’ jAmmu, er places in the border area in R. S. Pora Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

Beijing, SeptemBer 2 (iAnS): Though Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment in Tokyo Monday about there being an 18th century expansionist mindset in the world today has made international media hype as an allusion to China, the fact remains that ChinaIndia relations are stable as India is a rational country, a Chinese daily, known for its sharp views on India, said Tuesday.

It also said that Sino-Indian ties “can in no way be counterbalanced by the Japan-India friendship”, the English-language Global Times, which is published by the iconic People’s Daily group and is largely read by foreigners and expatriates, said.

“Japanese and Western public opinion views his (Modi’s) remarks as a clear reference to China, although he did not mention China by name,” the Global Times said in its editorial headlined “Modi-Abe intimacy brings scant comfort” referring to the close rapport Modi enjoys with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. “This interpretation made some sense because Modi is more intimate to Tokyo emotionally. Therefore, it is perhaps a fact that he embraces some nationalist sentiments against China,” it stated.

Stating that rationality, policy and strategy of a big country are shaped by its national interests, it said that “as a defender of India’s national interests, Modi is predicted to make some remarks suitable for media hype, but he has avoided naming

China directly”.

“China’s GDP is five times that of India’s. Mutual trust between Beijing and New Delhi, facing strategic pressure from the north, is difficult to build as there is also an unresolved border conflict between the two,” the editorial said.

“But India has proved it is a rational country, displaying an independent foreign policy and loathing being an appendix of any particular power. Plus, India cherishes peace.”

It also pointed out that the consensus between China and India has become stronger by “not letting border issues shadow a bilateral relationship”.

“The positive India-China relationship has also created conditions for rapport between India and Pakistan,” it said.

According to the daily, the increasing intimacy between Japan and India will bring “at most psychological comfort to the two countries”.

“What is involved in China-India relations denotes much more than the display of the blossoming personal friendship between Modi and Abe. After all, Japan is located far from India.”

Stating that “Abe’s harangue on the Indo-Pacific concept makes Indians comfortable”, it emphasised that it is South Asia where India has to make its presence felt.

“However, China is a neighbour it (India) can’t move away from. SinoIndian ties can in no way be counterbalanced by the Japan-India friendship,” the editorial said.

Omar Abdullah Tuesday said residents of areas near the boundary between India and Pakistan in the state bear the brunt on border skirmishes, making their lives miserable and difficult.

Visiting areas close to the international border in Jammu district where ceasefire violations by Pakistan have forced residents to migrate to safer places, he said people living near the Line of Control (LoC) and the border have to bear the brunt of firing and shelling and their life and property is endangered by such incidents.

Noting the state is greatly and commonly affected by such incidents, Abdullah said peace and tranquillity on borders is equally important for both the neighbours and maintained that the authorities across the border should understand this need and help in creating calm at the LOC and the frontier.

Stressed people living in the fron-

First 100 days of Modi government disappointing: Congress neW DeLHi, SeptemBer 2 (iAnS): The Congress said Tuesday the first 100 days of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government were “disappointing” and the people of the country had been “misled”. “Modi is a dream merchant, who came to power by selling false hopes,” Congress leader Anand Sharma said at a press conference here and dismissed the 100 days of Modi’s rule as high on rhetoric and low on performance.

“The 100 days story of this

Acid victims’ photo shoot draws attention in India neW DeLHi, SeptemBer 2 (Ap): A fashion photo shoot featuring five victims of acid attacks is drawing wide attention in India. While the country keeps no official statistics on acid attacks, there are regular reports in the media of attackers targeting victims to disfigure or blind them, often because of spurned sexual advances.

The 41 photos show 22-year-old Rupa and four friends laughing and striking playful poses while wearing some of her fashion designs.

“I told them to be natural. I didn’t do any makeup or editing. I told them, you look beautiful and you have to be the way you are,” said the photographer, Rahul Saharan, who volunteers with the Stop Acid Attacks charity and is working on a documentary about acid victims.

“They are very confident, so it was not too hard for me.”

The photos have been shared widely since being posted Aug. 8 on the Facebook page run by the group, and have also been picked up by TV stations and newspapers. The joy and confidence the five women display defy the horrific stories they tell.

Rupa’s face was doused with acid when she was 15 years old by a stepmother unwilling to pay her marriage expenses. The wedding was called off. The photo shoot has brought in funding that will enable her dream of opening a boutique to come true.

Laxmi, now 22, was also 15 when she was attacked by herbrother’s32-year-oldfriendaftersherefusedhismarriage proposal. Earlier this year, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama presented her with the International Women of Courage Award for campaigning against such attacks.

Ritu, 22, was attacked by her cousin during a property dispute. Sisters Sonam, 22, and Chanchal, 17, were asleep when acid was poured over them by a group of men who had been harassing them in their village in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

and Bishnah sectors, announced three months free ration for those who had to leave their homes and whose agricultural operation has come to a standstill due to the cross-border firing.

He said that the state Government has taken all measures to provide necessary relief to them as also safeguarding their lives. “We are with you at this hour of need,” he told them, adding that the sdministration is fully geared up to help them.

Abdullah said that he has given directions to all agencies concerned to Indian army soldiers fire towards a house where suspected militants are do all that is possible to safeguard and hiding in Rajpora village south of Srinagar on Tuesday, September 2. Indian help the people in these areas. The government forces killed three suspected rebels in a gunbattle Tuesday in state government has already taken the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, where many residents oppose up the issue of construction of bunIndia’s decades-long rule, officials said. (AP Photo) kers and setting up shelters in nearby tier area want peace to carry on their of resolving the issues through talks areas for the people who are generallives smoothly, he reiterated it was and in a peaceful manner,” he added. ly affected by the shelling from across talks that could solve the issue. “We do Abdullah, while interacting with the the border and had to leave the their not subscribe to war but are in favour affectedfamiliesatJoia,Trewa,Saikalan, homes for safety.

In this Aug. 4, 2014 photo provided

by Rahul Saharan, Indian acid attack victims Rupa, left, and Ritu pose during a fashion photo shoot in New Delhi, India.

(AP File Photo)

In all 5 cases, the girls’ attackers were convicted, though such crimes in India often go unpunished.

Some 1,500 acid attacks are reported worldwide every year, according to the London-based group Acid Survivors Trust International, though it says the actual number is likely higher. India passed a law last year severely limiting sales of acid, but Stop Acid Attacks said it has since counted at least 200 attacks.

government has proved to be disappointing, characterised by non-fulfillment of promises, undermining of institutions, the compromising of administration and governance and promotion of a work culture nurtured by distrust and fear,” he said.

He alleged that the BJP captured power by making lofty promises and selling unrealistic dreams. Sharma said this amounted to a “fraud with people”, who were “misled”. He accused

the government of politicising the educational system in the country.

“In schools, a different kind of history is being taught,” Sharma said. “This is already happening in history books of Gujarat”. “Why is education being politicised?

Institutions and research and science must remain out of politics,” he added.

The former commerce minister said that Modi did not consult the states before deciding to do away with the

Planning Commission. “The arbitrary decision of dismantling the Planning Commission strikes at the base of our federal structure,” he said.

“Has the sanctity of a cabinet form of government been upheld or a silent shift is being made to a presidential form where only one voice counts?” Sharma added that Home Minister Rajnath Singh was not allowed to appoint his own private secretary.

“Around 18 ministers of the present government have

serious criminal charges against them,” he added. He said while the BJP during its election campaign had promised to bring back black money nothing has come till now.

He expressed concern over the situation along borders with Pakistan and China and said there were ceasefire violations day in and day out

by Islamabad. Government should show forthrightness in foreign policy engagements. It cannot be just rhetorics and theatrics,” he said.

Deer, monitor lizards, tigers all game in Goa’s forests

pAnAji, SeptemBer 2 (iAnS): Exotic varieties of deer, monitor lizards, wild boar, bears and even leopards and tigers are favourite game for Goa’s poachers who have freely trapped and shot wildlife in the state’s five wildlife sanctuaries over the last couple of years, official records show.

The records, sourced from the state forest ministry, also suggest that two incidents involving the sale of tiger parts were also recorded, in which the poachers were booked for selling tiger skins, claws and other body parts.

From 2012 till now, forest department statistics show that 44 monitor lizards, and in some cases their skin and flesh, were seized from over half a dozen poachers nabbed in different parts of the state.

In Goa’s ruralscape, a dead monitor lizard has multiple uses. Hunted with the help of dog packs, the blood of the tough lizard is believed to cure asthma, its flesh is cooked as a sought after delicacy and, more importantly, its tough skin is used to make a traditional drum.

The rampant hunting of monitor lizards also featured during the just-concluded monsoon session of the Goa assembly, where even Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was forced to admit that hunting of monitor lizards was a cause of concern.

“We have to find out substitutes for monitor skin,” Parrikar said. Deer species like sambar, mouse deer, black buck and spotted deer were also favoured by poachers, who shot eight of the herbivores.

Records also show that cases under the central Wildlife Act were registered in connection with the poaching of 10 wild boars. Cases were also registered in connection with three crocodiles and three leopards that were snared by poachers.

The metal-wire snares are a favourite with the poachers, along with detonator bombs.

In the former, snared animals are caught, even sliced right through their bellies, neck or limbs as they struggle to escape the wire grip. The more the struggle, the tighter the snare gets, eventually bleeding the animal to death.

The bombs are essentially balls of explosive and shrapnel rolled together with pressure sensitive detonation mechanisms. These lethal round shaped balls are then coated with herbs or other vegetation game is attracted to and strewn around the paths along which they normally traverse.

“The moment the beast bites into these balls they explode and the ball bearings (or other shrapnel) inside these contraptions cut and tear through the beast’s mouth and vital parts, lethally wounding the animal,” a forest official told IANS. Both techniques are popular with poachers in Goa, who do not have to lie in wait for their prey nor shoot, which often puts forest officials on the alert.

But the most critical statistic is the reference to tiger parts, including skin, which was being peddled to potential buyers in Goa. In September 2013, three Maharshtrians - Suraj and Himmat Jamkar and Kalu Ulke - were booked for selling tiger claws, even as the parts were sent to the

Wildlife Institute in Dehradun for forensic analysis. In another case, Sanjay Pawar from Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district was booked for selling a tiger skin in June 2012.

“A panchanama (situation report) has been drawn up and inspection has been done. Further inquiry is in progress,” Forest Minister Alina Saldanha told IANS about the latter case.

These two incidents, as well as the poaching of a tiger in 2009 in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, may suggest that Goa’s forests are prime habitats for tigers, but politicians across the board have been unwilling to upgrade the sanctuary, located 70 km northeast of Panaji and ringed by iron ore deposits worth billions of rupees. The sanctuary is spread across 208.5 sq km.

Even as the union ministry for environment and forests has asked the Goa government for a formal proposal to upgrade the sanctuary into a tiger reserve Saldanha said that as of now, there is no proposal before the government to do so.

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Top Peruvian hackers rattle South American LIMA, SepteMber 2 (Ap): The Peruvian hackers have broken into military, police, and other sensitive government networks in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Peru, defacing websites and extracting sensitive data to strut their programming prowess and make political points.

Their latest stunt may be their most consequential.

Emails that the LulzSecPeru hackers stole from the Peruvian Council of Ministers’ network and dumped online last month fueled accusations that top Cabinet ministers have acted more like industry lobbyists than public servants. They helped precipitate a no-confidence vote last week that the Cabinet barely survived.

The hackers are a compact, homegrown version of the U.S. and U.K-based LulzSec “black hat” hacker collective that grew out of the Anonymous movement, which has variously attacked the Church of Scientology and agitated on behalf of the WikiLeaks online secretspillers and Occupy Wall Street.

A lot of “hacktivism” out of the United States and western Europe has waned or been driven underground after police pressure and arrests, said Gabriella Coleman, an anthropologist at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, who has studied the phenomenon.

“The hackers in Latin America, however, never really stopped,” Coleman said.

Of them, LulzSecPeru is widely considered the region’s most skillful and accomplished hacktivist team, said Camilo Galdos, a Peruvian digital security expert, their signature

This screenshot shows a July 3, 2014 tweet by the hacking group LulzSecPeru after it claimed to have hacked Peru’s government’s CERT network emergency center. The Peruvian hackers have broken into military, police, and other sensitive government networks in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Peru. Now they have stolen emails from the Peruvian Council of Ministers’ network that fueled accusations top Cabinet ministers acted more like industry lobbyists than public servants. (AP Photo)

exploit hijacking the Twitter accounts of Venezuela’s president and ruling socialist party during elections last year.

“Happy Hunting!” the LulzSecPeru hackers — they say they are two young men — wrote last month when they dumped online the estimated 3,500 emails of then-Prime Minister Rene Cornejo, dating from February to July. Cornejo told reporters: “The concern isn’t so much for the information to be found there but for the fact that privacy was violated.” His successor, Ana Jara, said some of the purloined emails may have concerned matters of “national defense.”

But what reporters found instead was evidence of the inside influence of Peru’s fishing and oil industry lobbies, putting the country’s energy and finance ministers in the hot seat.

In one missive, a fishing industry executive asks the finance minister if the anchoveta season can be extended. She later gets her wish.

The energy minister, in a testy email exchange, impatiently dismisses objections by the environment minister to his coziness with an Australian oil company with offshore concessions. Oil industry technicians — not regulators — are best qualified to deem whether

UN negotiating demands with hostage takers: Fiji

SuVA, SepteMber 2 (AFp): Fiji revealed for the first time on Tuesday that the demands being made by al-Qaida-linked Syria rebels who took more than 40 UN peacekeepers hostage in the Golan Heights last week.

Fiji army chief Mosese Tikoitoga said the rebels wanted their organisation, the al-Qaida affiliate al-Nusra Front, to be removed from the UN’s list of terrorist organisations. He said they also wanted humanitarian aid sent to a small town which is an Al-Nusra stronghold just outside Damascus and were demanding compensation for three of their fighters who had been hurt in recent days. “These are the official demands that are being quoted to the UN for the release of our boys,” Tikoitoga told reporters in Suva.

Unconfirmed reports in Fiji’s media said the hostage takers were also demanding the release of Abu Mussab al-Suri, also known as Mustafa Setmariam Nasar, an al-Qaida leader who was arrested in Pakistan in 2005 and is now being held

by Syrian authorities. Tikoitoga said there were 45 troops in the captured peacekeeping deployment, not 44 or 43 as

authorities originally stated.

He released the names of the soldiers and said the Fiji government was operating a crisis centre for their families in Suva.

He said a UN negotiation team had arrived in the Golan Heights from New York to take over negotiations with the rebels. “Unfortunately, we have not made any improvement in the situation, our troops remain at an undisclosed located, the rebels are not telling us where they are,” he said. “But they continue to reassure us that they’re being well looked after, they’re being fed well and are being kept safe.

They’ve also told us that they’ve been taken out of battle (combat) areas.”

The Fijians were captured last Wednesday when the rebels stormed a Golan Heights crossing. Another group of 72 Philippine peacekeepers refused to surrender and eventually escaped from two camps on the Syrian side of the border after the rebels besieged them.

The soldiers are serving in the UN disengagement observer force (UNDOF) stationed in a buffer zone to monitor a ceasefire between Syria and Israel since 1974.

environmental impact studies are necessary for exploratory seismic testing, he says.

The “CornejoLeaks” spectacle, as the press dubbed it, delighted the hackers. “We’re mixed up in everything,” one of the duo, who goes by the nickname Cyber-Rat, boasted in an encrypted online chat with The Associated Press into which he had tunneled, hiding his digital tracks. “There is no limit to the hacking.”

Cyber-Rat says he’s 17 and will quit before becoming an adult to avoid landing in prison.

He handles the social networking, cultivates the Anonymous activists who help publicize

LulzSecPeru’s hacks and admits to “a tendency toward narcissism.” His partner goes by Desh501, says he is between 19 and 23 and a university student.

Desh is the technical whiz, and more reserved.

“I’m very private. I don’t have hacker friends in person, only virtually,” Desh types. Both say they are autodidacts. CyberRat says he started programming at age 8; Desh at age 6. Cyber-Rat says their hacking is not really ideologically driven. “It’s a quest for (the) ecstasy of doing something unprecedented,” he said, of shaming administrators who claim their networks are bulletproof.

Their actions don’t always mesh with that claim, however.

Desh said he is motivated by objections to “1. the abuse of power. 2. the lack of transparency.” Some of their hacks are clearly political. They defaced the website of the Peru-based Antamina copper mine in 2012 after the multinational consortium’s slurry pipeline burst, sickening dozens. Rat’s idea, said Desh.

And they defaced the Venezuelan ruling party’s website again in February in support of anti-government protesters, entering through one of the backdoors they say they secretly leave in networks they penetrate.

Desh said they also retain access to the Chilean Air Force network, from which they removed and dumped online last month sensitive documents on arms purchases. They called it payback for Chile’s spying on Peru’s air force in a case uncovered in 2009. The hackers, who have 30,200 Twitter followers,

say they neither enrich themselves nor do damage with their exploits.

But many believe LulzSecPeru did do harm in accessing the network of the company that manages Peru’s toplevel domain. In October 2012, it dumped online a database of thousands of names, phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of affected sites included banks, security companies, Google — every domain ending with “.pe” Desh said Rat did so without consulting him. “I almost killed him that day.” A company representative and leading Peruvian Internet activist, Erick Iriarte, said the hack occurred well before the upload and customers were notified in time to change their passwords. Desh confirmed that the break-in occurred six weeks before the upload.

Across Latin America, government-run networks are generally regarded by state workers as insecure and untrustworthy.

A surprising number of senior officials use private email services instead. Peruvian authorities call LulzSecPeru “cyber-pirates” and say they could face up to eight years in prison under Peru’s new computer crimes statute.

But they first must be caught, and independent security experts say Peru’s cyberpolice are badly outmatched.

LulzSecPeru’s first claim to fame was penetrating the Peruvian cyberpolice network in early 2012. It claims it still has hidden backdoor access. The unit’s commander, Col. Carlos Salvatierra, called such criticism unfounded. He would not discuss details of the

LulzSecPeru investigation but said it includes “permanent coordination” with other affected governments and has been ongoing for months.

LulzSec as a moniker fuses ‘lulz’ — which derives from LOL (laughing out loud) and evokes in part the mischievous bliss of hackers who expose sloppy security (‘sec’). And there is little greater ‘lulz’ for the pair than mocking Roberto Puyo, technology chief for Peru’s Council of Ministers and the president of the Lima chapter of the Information Systems Security Association, the country’s top cybersecurity group.

Puyo did not respond to attempts to reach him by phone and email seeking an explanation for how his network was violated.

Desh said getting inside took him a month. He said he then routed a carbon copy of all traffic for nearly a month to an external server, capturing Cornejo’s email password in the process. Desh said Cornejo’s Gmail account was linked to the ex-premier’s official email account and that he accessed a mirror of it on the network.

Rat said the hackers are staying away from the Council of Ministers’ network for now.

He says it now has “honey pots” — traps set to try to ensnare them. The two say they are confident they cover their tracks sufficiently. And they said they don’t tempt fate, keeping U.S. government networks off their target list because they don’t want the FBI pursuing them.

“I don’t worry that much, though I don’t rule out the option that they will trap me,” said Desh. “Nobody is invincible.”

Pakistan parliament backs embattled PM ISLAMAbAD, SepteMber 2 (reuterS): Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a joint session of parliament on Tuesday as a deepening crisis over violent protests demanding his resignation prompted fears of an army intervention.

Sharif enjoys a solid majority in parliament and by convening both houses he seeks to reaffirm that he is fully in control. His office said parliament would be in session all week to discuss the crisis. “This is not a protest, a sit-in or a political gathering. This is a rebellion. It is a rebellion against state institutions. It is a rebellion against the state of Pakistan,” Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar told parliament.

“Clear guidance from this parliament would give strength to the police. ... They are not revolutionaries, they are intruders and terrorists,” he said of the protesters. Sharif, wearing traditional Pakistani clothes, made no remarks in parliament, taking notes and listening to speeches. A spokesman said Sharif might speak at the end of the session.

Pakistan has been in turmoil since mid-August when tens of thousands of protesters led by Imran Khan, a former

hero cricket player, and outspoken cleric Tahir ul-Qadri flooded into the capital Islamabad refusing to leave unless Sharif resigns. The protesters accuse the government of corruption and Sharif of rigging the election last year. He denies that and has refused to step down.

The demonstrations turned violent over the weekend as protesters armed with clubs and wearing gas masks to protect themselves against teargas tried to storm Sharif’s residence.

At least three people were killed and hundreds wounded.

But the capital was quiet on Tuesday, with no reports of violence. As members of parliament streamed into the assembly, a crowd of a few thousand protesters massed peacefully just outside in the so-called Red Zone - a central area where Sharif’s office, ministries and many embassies are located.

But, raising the spectre of more confrontation, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the government was considering taking action including “selective use of force” and arrests.

The chaotic scenes in the usually orderly capital have unnerved a nation where power has often changed hands though military coups rather than elections, prompting speculation that the

Pakistani army soldiers stand alert inside the parliament building during an emergency session in Islamabad on Tuesday, September 2.

Lawmakers met over the political crisis roiling the country as thousands of anti-government protesters remained camped out in front of the parliament building, demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resign.

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military was prepared to intervene again.

Few expect the army to actually seize power this time but many believe it is using the protracted crisis to weaken Sharif and consolidate exclusive control of key security and foreign policy issues such as relations with India and Afghanistan.

Hashmi, has said that Khan was effectively acting on the orders of the army, suggesting that the crisis was akin to a “soft coup”.

Hashmi has fallen out with Khan and condemned protesters’ attempt to storm Sharif’s house over the weekend. The army has denied it had anything to do with the protesters, saying it was entirely neutral and apoDivisions litical, but some in the governHighlighting divisions ment have long accused it of orwithin opposition ranks, a for- chestrating the demonstrations mer major ally of Khan’s, Javed to destabilise civilian rule.

Sharif, who was ousted in an army coup in 1999 during an earlier stint in office, has been at odds with the army since he swept to power last year in Pakistan’s first democratic transition of power. He has displeased the top brass by calling for better diplomatic and trade relations with India and Afghanistan as well as resisting the army’s plan to mount an offensive against Islamist Taliban insurgents in Pakistan’s northwest.

‘Poor response to Ebola causing needless deaths’

DAKAr/LAGOS, SepteMber 2 (reuterS): The world’s “disastrously inadequate response” to West Africa’s Ebola outbreak means many people are dying needlessly, the head of the World Bank said, as Nigeria confirmed another case of the virus.

In a newspaper editorial, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said Western healthcare facilities would easily be able to contain the disease, and urged wealthy nations to share the knowledge and resources to help African countries tackle it.

“The crisis we are watching unfold derives less from the virus itself and more from deadly and misinformed biases that have led to a disastrously inadequate response to the outbreak,” Kim wrote in the Washington Post.

“Many are dying needlessly,” read the editorial, co-written by Harvard University professor Paul Farmer, with whom Kim founded Partners In

Health, a charity that works for better healthcare in poorer countries.

In a vivid sign of the danger posed by inadequate health provision, a man escaped from an Ebola quarantine center in Monrovia on Monday and sent people fleeing in fear as he walked through a market in search of food, a Reuters witness said.

The patient, who wore a tag showing he had tested positive for Ebola, held a stick and threw stones at a doctor from the center in the Paynesville neighborhood who stood at a distance and tried to persuade him to give himself up.

At one point, he stumbled and fell, apparently weakened by illness.

Healthcare workers wearing protective clothing forced him into a medical vehicle and returned him to the facility. “We told the Liberian government from the beginning that we do not want an Ebola camp here. Today makes it the

fifth Ebola patient coming outside vomiting,” said a man who watched the scene. Another witness said patients at the treatment center did not receive enough food.

Ebola can only be transmitted by contact with the bodily fluids of a sick person, but rigorous measures are required for its containment. There is no proven cure, though work on experimental vaccines has been accelerated.

“Dangerous moment” More than 1,500 people have been killed in West Africa in the worst outbreak since the disease was discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 3,000 people, mostly in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, have been infected.

Poor healthcare provision has exacerbated the challenge. Liberia had just 50 doctors for its 4.3 million people before the out-

nated response with West African nations using the WHO plan, the fatality rate could drop to below 20 percent - from 50 percent now.

“We are at a dangerous moment,” they wrote.

“Tens of thousands of lives, the future of the region and hard-won economic and health gains for millions hang in the balance.”

In this file photo taken on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Health workers carry the body of a man, right, suspected of dying from the Ebola virus and left in the street, in the capital city of Monrovia, Liberia. (AP File Photo)

break, and many medical workers have died of Ebola.

Shortages of basic goods, foodstuffs and medical equipment have been worsened by a decision by some airlines to stop flying to the worst hit countries.

Several neighboring states

have closed their borders and many international organizations have pulled out their foreign staff.

The World Health Organization said last week that casualty figures may be up to four times higher than reported, and that up

to 20,000 people may be affected before the outbreak ends. It launched a $490 million plan to contain the epidemic.

Kim and Farmer said that, if international organizations and wealthy nations mounted a coordi-

“Derisory” Nigeria confirmed a third case of Ebola on Monday in the oil hub of Port Harcourt, bringing the total of confirmed infections nationwide to 17, with around 270 people under surveillance.

A doctor in Port Harcourt died last week after treating a contact of the Liberian-American man who was the first recorded case of the virus in Africa’s most populous country. That raised alarm that Ebola, which looked on the verge of being contained in the commercial capital, Lagos, may flare up elsewhere.

Senegal, a transport hub and center for aid agencies, became the fifth African nation to confirm a case of Ebola on Friday, a 21-year-old Guinean student who had evaded surveillance in his homeland and arrived in Dakar.

“People should know that, if it were not for this boy’s state of health, he would be before the courts,” President Macky Sall told state television. “You cannot be a carrier of sickness and take it to other countries.” Some shops in the bustling Senegalese capital ran out of hand sanitizer on Monday as concerned residents stocked up.

The house and shop owned by the student’s relatives in the densely populated Dakar neighborhood of Parcelles Assainies was disinfected by health teams. Authorities placed 20 people who had come into contact with the student under surveillance and were giving them twice-daily health checks.

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Saina to split with coach Gopichand With Falcao, Van Gaal

hYDerAbAD, September 2 (tNN): One of the most successful coachplayer partnerships in Indian sport may be coming to an end. The combination of Pullela Gopichand and Saina Nehwal, which brought laurels to the country and made badminton more than a recreational sport, is reportedly splitting, at least for now.

It is learned that the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist Saina, who has nearly 20 international titles under her belt, has decided to move to Bangalore to train with former India coach Vimal Kumar ahead of the Asian Games. The 24-yearold had conveyed the decision to Gopi during the World Championships in Denmark last week. The coach told her to go ahead.

Sources said Saina's loss of form and the rise of other players like PV Sindhu and K Srikanth had made her

rethink her coaching options as Gopi was forced to split his time between these top shuttlers. Her loss in the quarterfinals of the recent World Championship was the last straw. Saina Nehw-

al told TOI on Monday that she is looking for a change.

"Yes, I am going to Bangalore tomorrow. I want to train with Vimal Kumar Sir. His tips during the Uber Cup were quite helpful. But

after the Asian Games I will come back here. I just want to try and train with him. I hope it will be helpful for me. I told Gopi Sir during the World Championships and he said OK," Saina said.

Incidentally, this is not the first time that the duo split. In 2011, Saina decided to train under Baskar Babu but returned to Gopichand within three months. She later regretted that decision and praised Gopi for helping her win the Olympic bronze. But the rough patch she endured after winning the Denmark Open in October 2012 and Australian Open in June 2014 rattled her.

Though sources close to Saina said the shuttler will train in Bangalore for 15 days ahead of the Asian Games, it may also be a long-term arrangement.

Saina started training with Gopi before the latter became the national coach in 2006. She soon became the first Indian girl to win the Grand Prix Gold, Super Series and Super Series Premier titles. Saina is also the only Indian to win an Olympic medal in badminton.

My records not meant Sachin Tendulkar to launch his to be broken: Bolt autobiography in November New DeLhi, September 2 (AgeNcieS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is all set to release is autobiography on November 6. The master blaster made this announcement through his official account on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The name of Tendulkar's autobiography will be called “Playing It My Way”. The 41-year-old had indicated he would be coming out with his autobiography while speaking to members of the media during his post-retirement press conference.

India's most decorated cricketer retired from Test cricket on November 17 last year after a two-Test series against the West Indies. Tendulkar's last Test,

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt raises his bat as he runs to celebrate winning a friendly cricket match against Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's team in Bangalore on Tuesday. (AP Photo)

b ANgALOre, September 2 (pti): Laughing off questions on potential challengers, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt turned on the charm offensive on his maiden trip to India, throwing humility out of the window to declare that his records are pretty much out of reach.

Bolt will play a sevena-side exhibition match against a team which will have some of India's top cricketers. The four-over match will be played with Team Bolt comprising his best friend Nugent Walker Junior and Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh among others. The rival team would be led by all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who will have his long-time friend and renowned pacer Zaheer Khan among others in the team.

which also happened to be his 200th Test was played at the Wankhede Stadium in front of his home crowd.

The former Mumbai Indians skipper retired from the IPL after his franchise won the Champions League T20 in 2013. ODI cricket was the first format

Tendulkar withdrew from after playing his last match against Pakistan in 2012.

At the time of retirement from all formats of the game, Sachin Tendulkar holds multiple batting records including that of scoring 100 international hundreds.

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LONDON, September 2 (Ap): No longer feared by their rivals? A diminished footballing force? Manchester United is flexing its financial muscle to show otherwise.

A week after pulling off one transfer coup by signing Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid, the struggling 20-time English champions took the football world by surprise as the summer transfer window by bringing striker Radamel Falcao to Old Trafford from Monaco.

Now Louis Van Gaal's managerial reputation could hang on his ability to mold a team from the $250-million summer transfer spending — having loaded the team with attacking additions rather than significantly strengthening the shaky defense.

Persuading Falcao to come to Old Trafford — initially on a season-long loan with the option for a permanent deal — might have been easier than the challenge of finding a way to accommodate the striker in a starting lineup with Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.

How do you fit three strikers into two spots in Van Gaal's favored, but currently faltering, 3-5-2 formation?

"The problem is who doesn't play ... it's a lovely problem," former United midfielder Paddy Crerand said on the club's in-house TV channel on Monday evening. "That is the job that has to be done (by Van Gaal) because no one wants to be left out."

The fall guy might have to be Rooney falling back into a midfield role. The newly anointed captain can hardly complain. It was the England forward who complained four years ago about United's lack of ambition when he threatened to quit Old Trafford (for the first time).

Although Rooney's relation-

ship with Alex Ferguson became further fractured when the manager denied him the chance to be the man leading the strike force by making him play in a deeper position. "I felt I deserved the right to play in my position and that wasn't happening," Rooney said last year in the wake of Ferguson's retirement. "I can play midfield.

Maybe when I'm a bit older, losing my legs a bit, I can go back there." It might have to come sooner. Such sacrifices come with being handed both the honor and responsibility of wearing the captain's armband. Particularly after United's dismal start to the season.

Van Gaal arrived as the tactical genius who led the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup, but after four games at United still awaits a win. With just two goals in four games, United's need for a scorer like Falcao has become clear. Falcao's prowess is evident. He scored 70 goals in 91 appearances at Atletico Madrid.

If Falcao can turn

around United's fortunes, he might even become a contender for the FIFA player of the year award. Powerful in the air and explosive on the ball, Falcao should offer United a more potent, physical presence inside the penalty area as more of a poacher than Rooney or Van Persie.

Van Persie's goals might have delivered the Premier League title for Ferguson in his final season before retirement in 2013, but persistent injuries are a growing concern. Those injuries might yet spare Van Gaal a difficult decision about how to keep the strikers happy.

With the firepower soon to be at Van Gaal's disposal, United has the time to recover from its winless start to mount a title challenge. If not, the pursuit of Falcao might come to be viewed as an expensive luxury. And questions will be raised if the $250 million spent in two frantic summer months could have been better spent on a more balanced squad.

Australia win with bonus point, secure place in final

The face-off is titled 'Bolt and Yuvi - Battle of the Legends'.

The imposing sprinter, the first man to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records, was at his wittiest best while facing the media at a promotional event here.

Asked if his 100m record of 9.58sec would ever be broken, Bolt said with a straight face, "That's pretty much out of reach." Amid a round of applause and some laughter, the 'fastest man on earth' added that his rivals would have to work really hard to match his greatness. "As an athlete I have seen records come and go. They have always been broken but if you want to be as great as me, you have to work very hard.

That's why my records will stand the time," he said.

hArAre, September 2 (AgeNcieS): Explosive all-rounder Mitchell Marsh spearheaded a crucial 62run bonus-point win over South Africa to book Australia's place in the one-day tri-series final in Harare.

Looking to save face after their embarrassing defeat at the hands of lowly Zimbabwe two days ago, Australia came out with renewed purpose with both bat and ball, setting the Proteas a target of 288 to win. Faf du Plessis scored his second consecutive hundred against Australia this series, but Marsh's incredible 86 not out from 51 balls and two wickets proved the difference as the Proteas were all out for 220 after 44 overs.

Had Australia lost, they would have opened the door for Zimbabwe to beat South Africa in the last round-robin match on

Thursday and bump them out of the final to be played on Saturday. But now the decider will pit Australia against fierce rivals the Proteas. After Australia was sent in, in-form opener Phil Hughes played beautifully for 85, before late in the innings Marsh came in at No.6 and found the middle of the bat with the most memorable knock of his career.

In the 47th over, the 22-year-old opened the shoulders to blast Dale Steyn for three consecutive sixes - the first time that's happened to the Proteas star in his career.

Marsh crunched 64 off 24 balls as Australia clubbed 70 runs from the final five overs to lift out of trouble in the middle overs and post a competitive 7-287. The seven giant sixes Marsh piloted over the fences - but mostly over the grandstands - is the most

by an Australian in an innings since Shane Watson hammered 15 against Bangladesh in 2011.

Australia's decision to open the bowling with Glenn Maxwell paid immediate dividends as the parttime spinner claimed the wicket of Quinton de Kock.

Marsh further proved why he's considered to have a massive future in all three forms of the game for Australia when he knocked over danger man Hashim Amla. However, the match really tipped into Australia's favour when spinner Nathan Lyon took the crucial wicket of South African captain AB de Villiers, who posted an unbeaten century in the Proteas' sevenwicket win over Australia last week.

De Villiers picked George Bailey out at square leg and South Africa were 3-64. Du Plessis (126 off 109

Australian batsman Mitchel Marsh plays a shot during the cricket One Day International against South Africa in Harare Zimbabwe Tuesday, September 2. (AP Photo)

balls), who has had most of his success against Australia over the years, played a magnificent innings featuring eight fours and six sixes.

But he was running out of partners when Mitchell Johnson (2-30) decimated the stumps of David Miller.

The No.6 had two stumps

sent flying out of the ground as Johnson showed his fearsome pace can be effective on even the slowest of wickets.

Maradona among stars in interreligious peace match 5th Horsepower

rOme, September 2 (Ap): Diego Maradona and Roberto Baggio were among a host of former soccer stars who played in an interreligious charity match backed by Pope Francis on Monday night. The Argentine pope, an avid soccer fan, did not attend the match but had an audience with both teams earlier in the day and also broadcast a message on the big screens at Rome's Olympic Stadium ahead of kickoff.

The idea arose during an audience former Argentina great Javier Zanetti had with Francis last year and. As well as promoting peace, the game raised money for at-risk kids.

"I thank you because you immediately adhered to my desire to see champions and coaches from various countries and different religions facing each other in a sporting match, to demonstrate fraternity and friendship," Francis said in his audience with the players. "Tonight's match will certainly be an occasion to collect funds and support, but above all to reflect on the universal values Diego Armando Maradona controls the ball during an inter-religious soccer match for which football and sport in genpeace, supported by Pope Francis to promote the dialogue and peace among different eral can promote: loyalty, sharing, welcoming, dialogue, trust in religions, at Rome's Olympic Stadium on September 1. (AP Photo)

the other. It's about values which joins every person regardless of race, culture and religious belief."

The two teams were named after Scholas Occurrentes — an educational entity launched by the pope — and Zanetti's Pupi foundation. Pupi — managed by Argentina coach Gerardo Martino — recovered from two goals down at halftime to win 6-3 in an entertaining match. Maradona played the entire 90 minutes and the highlight of the night was the Argentine legend's delightful lobbed pass that set up Baggio's goal. Baggio had earlier set up Juan Manuel Iturbe for the opener for Scholas.

Maradona is often called a sporting deity back home after leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title — having scored a goal against England in the quarterfinals that he famously credited to the "hand of God" after using his fist to push the ball into the net. He handed Francis an Argentina national team shirt before the game, and said he was awed by meeting the pope.

"Today two powers were brought together, the hand of God and that of the Pope," Maradona said. "Pope Francis is much more

than Maradona. He is the real outstanding star. ... I grew apart from the church because I though it wasn't doing enough for the needy, but with Francis it's different."

Pupi got back into the match with a penalty from former AC Milan great Andriy Shevchenko, who doubled his tally late on.

Tomer Hemed netted the equalizer and Mauro Icardi scored a hat trick. Martino and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger put together teams featuring Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist players. The star-studded lineups included past and present players such as Carlos Valderrama , Diego Simeone, Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluigi Buffon.

Paolo Maldini, Samuel Eto'o and Andrea Pirlo were on the bench but did not play. Lionel Messi had been scheduled to appear but was forced to pull out after injuring his leg in Barcelona's 1-0 win at Villarreal on Sunday.

An olive tree was planted before kickoff by religious figures from various different faiths, while Zanetti, Eto'o, Shevchenko, Sulley Muntari and Baggio read a short speech about peace after the final whistle.

Challenge

KOhimA, September 2 (Dipr): The 5th Horsepower Challenge will be held at the NFA ground Meriema, Kohima from September 3 to 6, organised by Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) and supported

by Directorate of Youth Resources.

Commissioner & Secretary Youth Resources & Sports, Menukhol John will grace the inaugural function as the chief guest on September 4. NAC has informed that scrutiny of 4x4 vehicles and cars for Autocross will be conducted on September 3 while scrutiny for Motocross (2 wheelers) will be conducted on September 4. Drivers will be competing on two categories, the 4x4 Off Road and the Autocross while the Motocross will witness three categories, the Novice Class, North East Class and the Open Class.

Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Resources & Sports and Advisor MTF, Khriehu who is also the Patron of NAC will be the guest of honour for the closing function on September 6. A prize of Rs. 3 lakhs is up for grabs at the 5th Horsepower challenge.

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Signal Fellowship choir presenting the hymn “Are you serving Jesus?” at the Kenten Benjong (hymnal festival) 2014. Regarded as one of the most celebrated event and competition of the Dimapur Ao Baptist Church, Youth Ministry, the Signal Fellowship choir won the Kenten Benjong (hymnal festival) 2014, which was held on August 31 at the DABA church. According to the church Youth Director Imnatoshi Longkumer said, “Kenten Benjong, hymnal festival is such a joy for every member of DABA youth it is about not only the competition but a wonderful time to bring many new youths to the church.” (Photo Courtesy: Aden Jamir)

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his dance-drama revolves around the intriguing concept of permanence and consequences.

The spiel - "there is magic that happens when you dance, but when you make a living by dancing then it's different, it is not easy" - at the very onset of the film sets the ball rolling. It lays the foundation of what to expect.

The film packs in all sorts of conflicts that a dancer faces through his personal and professional life, if he were to stick to his commitment to dance and make a career out of it.

And, the dialogue at the end: "Are you living your life or paying the price?"

"I love dancing. It's not easy when you try making a living out of it," sums it all up.

The fifth film of the "Step Up" franchise, where the stakes have escalated much higher from when it first began, "Step Up All In"

takes off from where the fourth edition left. The story centers around Sean (Ryan Guzman), who, after an unsuccessful audition at an Los Angeles Club loses his team from Step Up: Revolution, the Mob. They all decide to return to Florida and take up other careers since they are finding it difficult to survive in LA. Now, humiliated, depressed and stubborn to a point, Sean stays back in LA working as a handyman at a dance hall that belongs to his friend Moose's (Adam Sevani) grandparents.

When Sean hears about a contest called 'The Vortex', a nationally televised dance competition, a kind of a cross between "So You Think You Can Dance" and "The Hunger Games", he is determined to participate in this competition.

The competition is hosted

by Alexxa Brava (Izabella Miko). Since his original crew has dispersed, he seeks Moose's help to put forth a new team. Together, they assemble dancers from all over. They include Andie (Briana Evigan), Chad (David Shreibman), Jenny Kido (Mari Koda), Martin (Martin Lombard) and Marcos (Facundo Lombard). They

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call themselves LMNTRIX. Now facing stiff competition from the leading LA team Grim Knights and Sean's old friends from The Mob, the LMNTRIX puts up a strong performance and qualifies for the final rounds of The Vortex. The result is obvious.

The production values are good and of above average quality.

Being a dance film, director Trish Sie pays less attention to the performance and concentrates more on the dancing. She ensures that the dances; breaking, krumping, locking and popping are flamboyantly portrayed with minimalistic edits. The over one minute-shot in the grand finale beautifully captures the fluid body movements and the mood of the moment.

In general, the film is jazzy and vibrant with most of the dancers roped in from its previous editions.

The script is flowing but unimaginative. It offers no dramatic moments or surprises but what keeps you glued, are the frequent dance pieces which are not only interesting, but also captivating.

The skills of the dancers are sure to bowl you over.

So Salman Khan Rescued Katrina Kaif

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alman Khan has always been a bad boy with a large heart.

There are many who don’t like him for his guts and his attitude towards many people, but he is the first one to get a call when anyone is in peril in the industry. The one who always turns towards him during trouble is Katrina Kaif. Recently, her Phantom set was mobbed

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up Artists’ Association and Salman was the first one who got the call.

But this isn’t the first time when Katrina Kaif called up Salman Khan

to save the day. Earlier in 2011, FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) barged in on the sets of a commercial shoot involving Katrina asking for her registration number. It seems Katrina had applied for the card but was yet to finish off the legalities. A call reached Salman Khan who spoke to the members and assured them that she will do the needful soon.

Polar Lights is scheduled to release their new single titled 'Bleed Out Loud' on September 3, Wednesday. The single will be available on Indihut.com for download.

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t truly was a family affair. Wedding pictures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt grace this week’s edition of People magazine, including a stunning full-length image of the graceful “Maleficent” actress from the ceremony in France.

The exclusive images of the uber exclusive affair on Aug. 23 at Château Miraval, their leased vineyard estate in the Provence hamlet of Correns, give new insight into the union of Hollywood’s hottest couple.

Jolie’s plain white floor-length antique lace and silk dress and veil featured an unorthodox twist, with drawings by their six children sewed into the gown by Atelier Versace master tailor Luigi Massi.

"Luigi is like family to me and I couldn't imagine anyone else making this dress," Jolie told People. "He knows and cares for the children and it was great fun putting it together."

Jolie's dress also made the cover of the UK"s Hello! magazine, which showed off the children's whimsical drawings in another exclusive snap. Pitt, meanwhile, grabbed a suit out of his closet and had to

borrow a tie from one of his sons because he’d left one at home, People magazine reports.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Academy Awards Hollywood’s hottest couple said ‘I do’ after years of anticipation.

Eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10, received the honor of walking their mother down the chapel aisle, while daughters Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, dappled their path to the altar with rose petals. Pax even baked the wedding cake, according to People, while Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 6, served as ring bearers.

No more than 22 relatives and close friends witnessed the “I dos,” which were sealed with a long kiss. "It was important to us that the day was relaxed and full of laughter," Pitt, 50, and Jolie, 39, told the magazine. "It was such a special day to share with our children and a very happy time for our family."

The magazine, scheduled to hit newsstands on Wednesday, features a large image of Jolie in her dress, while a second, inset photo shows Pitt, Jolie and their six children posing in their wedding best.

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irector Karan Johar, who is associated with Hindi commercial blockbusters, is hopeful that English language movie Finding Fanny will open avenues for more such cinema.

Finding Fanny narrates the story of five oddballs who venture out in search of Stefanie Fernandes. And on their journey, they find meaning in their otherwise pointless lives. Karan's good friend Homi Ada-

jania has directed it, and the former feels that Finding Fanny is a step ahead of the latter's debut film as a director, Being Cyrus. "I think there is an audience for every kind of film. Finding Fanny, just like Being Cyrus, is one step ahead in making avenue for English language films with mainstream movie stars and actors," Karan said on Monday at the screening of Finding Fanny.

"I really, really hope it

does exceedingly well. It opens many more doors and windows for this kind of cinema," he added.

Presented by Fox Star Studios, 'Finding Fanny' is produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. It is a quirky satirical comedy, and will release on September 12.

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Serena cruises, Azarenka survives at US Open India thrash England by New York, September 2 (ageNcIeS): Five-time champion Serena Williams was an easy fourth-round winner Monday at the U.S. Open.

The world No. 1 superstar won her 18th straight match in New York and reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal of 2014 with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-3 handling of Estonian slugger Kaia Kanepi in 64 minutes at Ashe Stadium on Labor Day in the United States. Williams is now 4-0 lifetime against Kanepi, with Monday marking their first meeting since 2009. The 32-yearold Williams lost in the third round at Wimbledon, second round at the French Open, and fourth round at the Aussie this year.

"I finally made a quarterfinal this year," Williams said after the match on court, raising her arms above her head. "I'm glad to do it in New York." The 17-time Grand Slam singles champion is now 76-9 lifetime at the U.S. Open, where she beat former world No. 1 and two-time Aussie Open titlist Victoria Azarenka in the last two finals. Williams' quarterfinal opponent will be 11th-seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta, who opened Monday with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over 29th-seeded Aussie Casey Dellacqua on the hardcourts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

"She's such a great mover," Wil-

liams said of Pennetta. "She does everything so well and I'm just going to have fun and enjoy every moment out here." The 32-yearold Pennetta plays her best Grand Slam tennis in New York, where she's reached the quarterfinals now on five occasions, including a surprising run into the semifinals a year ago. Also on Monday, 17th-seeded Russian Ekaterina Makarova ousted seventh-seeded Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 to reach her second straight U.S. Open quarterfinal.

The 26-year-old left-handed Makarova has quietly reached the quarterfinals at four of the last eight Grand Slams, including two straight at the U.S. Open.

The 20-year-old Bouchard, who was treated for a heat-related illness during the second set on Monday, was July's Wimbledon runner-up and reached the semifinals at the year's first two majors.

Makarova will meet the 16thseeded Azarenka in the next round. Azarenka survived a scare from Aleksandra Krunic by defeating the Serbian 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. The Belarusian battled back to take the second set and was ahead by two games in the third when Krunic answered with wins in two straight to knot it at 2-2. The two went backand-forth from there until Azarenka finally put the pesky Krunic away to move on.

nine wickets, win series Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan share an opening wicket stand of 183 as India recorded their first ODI series win in England in 24 years

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Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, reacts after defeating Aleksandra Krunic, of Serbia, during the fourth round of the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament Monday, September 1 in New York. (AP Photo)

Sania in mixed doubles semis, Paes out

New York, September 2 (ptI): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza stormed into the mixed doubles semifinals besides reaching the doubles quarterfinals, but compatriot Leander Paes exited the US Open with unexpected defeats in both his events.

Top seeds Sania alongside Brazilian partner Bruno Soares beat the Indo-Slovenian duo of Rohana Bopanna and Katarina Srebotnik 7-5 2-6 10-5 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows yesterday. Sania-Soares will take on the unseeded Yung-Jan Chan of Chinese Taipei and Britain’s Ross Hutchins in the semifinals.

The Hyderabadi made the women’s quarterfinals with Cara

Black, defeating Czech-Serbian combine of Klara Koukalova and Jelena Jankovic 6-3 6-2. The third seeds next play China’s Yi-Fan Xu and Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas. Sania has not won a title yet at the US Open. However, Indian tennis veteran Paes had a forgettable outing.

He and his experienced men’s doubles partner Radek Stepanek lost to Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez 2-6 6-4 1-6 in the third round.

The 41-year-old teamed up with Zimbabwe veteran Cara Black in the mixed doubles. The third seeds failed to get going against the American-Mexican partnership of Abigail Spears and Santiago Gonzalez, losing the quarterfinal 4-6 6-4 8-10 in the Super Tie-Break.

New York, September 2 said of the looming contest. "We've (aFp): Former champions Novak had a lot of long ones. We played Djokovic and Andy Murray booked a long one here a few years ago -a tantalizing US Open quarterfinal I have great memories from that duel on Monday with straight-sets match." Djokovic reached his 22nd fourth round victories. World number one and top seed Djokovic didn't let Philipp Kohlschreiber stand in the way of another Grand Slam last-eight appearance, defeating the 22nd seed from Germany 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 on another oppressively muggy New York day.

Eighth-seeded Scot Murray advanced with a hardfought 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory over ninthseeded Jo-Wilfried Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) Tsonga, avenging a loss to the Frenchman in the Toronto Masters last straight Grand Slam quarterfinal, a run that stretches back to Kohlschmonth.

Djokovic and Murray boast a reiber's victory over him in the third long rivalry in which the Serbian round of the 2009 French Open.

"I'm very glad obviously that I had owns a 12-8 record.

They are 2-2 in Grand Slam fi- so many consecutive quarterfinals nals, including Murray's triumph of Grand Slams. It says that I do valover Djokovic in the 2012 final at ue these tournaments the most and Flushing Meadows for his first ma- try to always perform my best tenjor crown. "Tough match," Murray nis in them," Djokovic said.

India's Ajinkya Rahane celebrates after scoring a century against England during the fourth One Day International match between England and India at Edgbaston cricket ground, Birmingham, England on September 2. (AP Photo)

LoNdoN, September 2 (ageNcIeS): Ajinkya Rahane smashed his maiden ODI century as India clinched their first 50-over series win on English soil in 24 years after thrashing the hosts by nine wickets in the fourth one-dayer to take an invincible 3-0 lead in the fivematch series, here today.

India last won a bilateral ODI series in England in 1990. Back then, the tourists won both the matches in the two-match series -- at Leeds (by six wickets) and Nottingham (by five wickets).

Opting to bowl today, the visitors first restricted England to a modest 206 and then overwhelmed the target in 30.3 overs to record their third consecutive victory in the ODI series at the the Edgbaston, in what turned out to be yet another lopsided contest.

While Rahane de-

stroyed the pedestrian English attack with a 100-ball 106 with the help of 10 fours and four sixes, an woefully out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan (97 not out; 11x4s, 4x6s) also re-discovered his touch as the opening duo put on 183-run partnership off 28.4 overs to lay the foundation for the comfortable win.

It was a dramatic turnaround for India after the shambolic 1-3 drubbing in the recent Test series, in which the batsmen struggled to cope up with the swinging ball.

Earlier electing to bowl, Indian bowlers produced a disciplined effort to bundle out England for a belowpar 206 with Moeen Ali's 67 being the top-score for the hosts. Ali's second ODI fifty guided England to a score of respectability as the hosts were bowled out in 49.3 overs as they wasted

a perfect first-use of a good batting surface with only three batsmen crossing the 20-run mark.

Ali faced 50 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes, while Mohammad Shami (3-28) ended up as India's best bowler on the day. He was ably supported

by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2-14) and Ravindra Jadeja (2-40), while R Ashwin (148) and Suresh Raina (1-36) were the other wicket-takers.

Playing his first ODI, Dhawal Kulkarni (0-35) went wicketless in his seven overs.

Rahane took the lead early-on as Dhawan took his time settling down. The former was quickly off the blocks as he struck four boundaries in the fifth over bowled by James Anderson (0-38). It helped the scoring rate quite a bit and when Dhawan got going as well, India's first 50-run mark came up in good time in the 10th over. It was incidentallly also the first 50-run partnership by an Indian opening pair on this tour.

Rahane, who has moved up from number four in light of Rohit Sharma's injury, scored his fifty in style off 60 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes, hitting Moeen Ali (040) for maximum off the first ball of the 18th over.

Three balls later, he brought up his 100-run stand with Dhawan. The big-hitting Dhawan did play some lusty shots as well, hitting his first six in the 21st over off Anderson and bringing up his first half-century of the tour and his eighth ODI fifty overall. He got to the mark off 57 balls with the help of seven fours.

Their charge towards victory-line continued unabated as the English bowlers had no answer to the duo's unabashed hitting on a placid wicket. The pair brought up their 150run stand in the 25th over off just 149 balls.

Rahane really accelerated after reaching his halfcentury, scoring his next 50 runs off only 36 balls with another four boundaries and two sixes. He got to his maiden land-mark in the 28th over off 96 balls. Just when it appeared that the two would finish the job as India took the batting powerplay in the 29th over, Rahane was dismissed after a splendid innings, caught by Cook off Harry Gurney (1-51).

20TH CLASSIC CUP 2014 ‘Spiritual Ministry

IGAR, Barak FC joins semi finals race through Martial Arts’ Morung Express News Dimapur | September 2

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Match in progress between Barak FC and Orion FC on September 2. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | September 2

HQ IGAR (North) and Barak FC today registered wins in their respective quarter final matches and entered the semi finals of the ongoing 20th Classic Cup 2014 here at Kohima Local Ground under the aegis of Classic Club Kohima. HQ IGAR (North) defeated strong opponent New Market 4-3 via tie-breaker. Both the teams were locked in a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time.

Yhunshalo Kemp netted a goal for New Market while the the equalizer for HQ IGAR (North) came through Ephrain Zofa.

In the shootout, HQ IGAR (North)

scored three goals to against New Market's two ensuring a berth in the semis.

In the last quarter finals match, Barak FC blanked Orion FC 9-0 to books a place in the semi finals. Ratobe fetched a hattrick while Aloumei, Emsolong, Nyinthong Magh, Nampibo, Tepongmeren and Tingnek Konyak contributed a goal each. Barak FC will clash with HQ IGAR (North) in the second semi finals on September 4 at 2:30 PM. SEPTEMBER 3 MATCH 1ST SEMI FINALS Nagaland Police Vs Head Hunters- 2:30 PM

Deep Kumar founded Faith in Action in 2008. Even though there were other martial art centres, his was one with a difference – that of “ministry through martial arts.” The team is comprised of 20 members who train at their modest centre in Signal Basti, Dimapur. While the team originally started off by doing shows, today the team trains about 400 students in different schools in Dimapur.

A member of the team, Lokhevi Aye, said he joined the academy with utmost skepticism about the unlikely fusion of martial arts and spiritual faith. He was shocked to witness intensity of their “ministerial work.” Gradually, his skepticism melted away and changed his life from being a “wayward teenager” to a “disciplined young man.”

On being prodded about being the only female in the group, Alice Chishi said, “Though I am the only girl in the team, I do not feel left out.

My team members keep encouraging me and tell me that I can do better than them.”

She felt proud to be a part of an “extended family” and her involvement in the team has instilled a disciplined life in her. Our message to the youth is, “Abstain from intoxicants

and use your body, your talents for God,” added Ghonito, another member of the team.

Asked about how the ministry was funded, the coach replied that over the years, very few individuals including certain Naga Political Groups had come to their assistance. There were many well-wishers including churches, general public and even in social media, but when it comes to funding, nobody comes forward, he added.

Talking about the future, he adds that if he had funds, his dream is to open a fullfledged training academy for the students and offer free training to the ‘differently-abled’ in para-taekwondo, an event included in Paralympics. Sponsorship for future events will be a constant wish of the academy, he added. Asked about their foremost necessity, he said, the team needs a car for their regular outreach ministry which will not only ease their conveyance problem but will also extend their mission’s coverage. “These are all world champions,” Kumar says pointing to his team, “but they will all go around town in autos or by foot,” he adds laughing at the irony.

“But we depend on God,” added Kumar, affirming his faith in spiritual ministry through martial arts.

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