Demanding hike in salary, the State VDF personnel under the auspices of All Manipur Village Defence Force Welfare Association have launched duty off stir Source The Sangai Express
Demanding hike in salary, the State VDF personnel under the auspices of All Manipur Village Defence Force Welfare Association have launched duty off stir Source The Sangai Express
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IMPHAL Feb 4 MNS UNA : Manipur remembered the day on which the Puyas (Holy Scriptures of Manipur) were consigned to flame by the then ruler of Manipur at the behest of a Hindu priest in 1729 as part of spread of Hinduism in Manipur on Monday. Manipur can be a very strong nation if […]
IMPHAL Feb 4 MNS UNA : Manipur remembered the day on which the Puyas (Holy Scriptures of Manipur) were consigned to flame by the then ruler of Manipur at the behest of a Hindu priest in 1729 as part of spread of Hinduism in Manipur on Monday.
Manipur can be a very strong nation if the hill people and plain people are united, said former Minister RV Mingthing, the chairman of the International Observation Committee on Puya Meithaba who addressed at a commemoration function of the day held at Palace Compound, Imphal..
“Puyas are the way of life and also guide for the future,” the former minister said, adding that Manipur badly needs a social reformation and called upon youngsters to take the pivotal role.
The observance function was marked by offering of floral tributes to those who have sacrificed their lives in trying to save the Puyas from being burnt down and a two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to the departed souls.
The observance started off with unfurling of seven-colour flag of Manipur at half-mast.
Today’s function was jointly organized by various organisations . The Puyas were burnt at the instigation of Shanti Das Gosai by the then ruler of Manipur in 1729.
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MNS: On the occasion of ‘28th Raising Day’ of 3 Corps, Lt General AK Sahni, GOC 3 Corps extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, civilians and families of the Spear Corps. He also recalled the contribution by the retired fraternity and their families on this momentous occasion. HQ 3 Corps was raised […]
MNS: On the occasion of ‘28th Raising Day’ of 3 Corps, Lt General AK Sahni, GOC 3 Corps extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks, civilians and families of the Spear Corps. He also recalled the contribution by the retired fraternity and their families on this momentous occasion.
HQ 3 Corps was raised on 04 Feb 1985 and has, since then, been ensuring the sanctity of the International Border and spear heading counter insurgency operations in North East states of India. Relentless Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism operations, coupled with its humane approach towards the local populace, has resulted in the vastly improved security situation in the region. This bears ample testimony to the sagacity of its commanders and professionalism of all ranks in discharging their duty.
On this occasion, GOC appealed to all insurgent groups to shun violence and join the main stream. He also urged the highly enlightened people of North East to work towards building peace and prosperity in the region.
The GOC appreciated the efforts of all ranks of the Spear Corps towards progress, prosperity and development of North East India. He also paid homage to those valiant soldiers who fearlessly and selflessly made the supreme sacrifice in the call of duty and made it possible for Spear Corps to ensure peace & security in its area of responsibility.
He urged all ranks of Spear Corps to maintain the highest standards of integrity, discipline and concern for the people of North East India. He wished all of Spear Corps ‘Good Luck and God Speed’.
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Imphal, Feb 4 UNA : Owing the ban called by All Tribal Student’s Union Manipur (ATSUM) on all national project development works in tribal’s area of the state the North Eastern Frontier railway project works has been paralyzed since Monday. Banning of all national project work in the hills area of Manipur was started to […]
Imphal, Feb 4 UNA : Owing the ban called by All Tribal Student’s Union Manipur (ATSUM) on all national project development works in tribal’s area of the state the North Eastern Frontier railway project works has been paralyzed since Monday.
Banning of all national project work in the hills area of Manipur was started to affected from last mid-night by the ATSUM against the failed of government to the demands of the former.
The volunteer in Tamenglong district also warned the authorities and contractors of NE frontier railway project not to carry out any works till ATSUM and government bring any amicable solution said a person who wants to omit his name.
During the agitation if the construction works is carried out by the company or the contractor in the site of railway project any untoward incident be their own.
Mention may be made here that ATSUM has called a 24 general strike on January 18 and 19.
Due to no positive response the student’s body held an emergency meeting on January 21 and decided to call this indefinite ban on all national project carried out in hills areas of the state.
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IMPHAL Feb 4 UNA : Alleged government apathy in addressing their demand for hiking their salaries, members of the Village Defense Force (VDF) which was set up by Manipur government to assist the police in maintaining law and order, have launched an indefinite cease work strike from Monday by surrendering arms.. If the demand is […]
IMPHAL Feb 4 UNA : Alleged government apathy in addressing their demand for hiking their salaries, members of the Village Defense Force (VDF) which was set up by Manipur government to assist the police in maintaining law and order, have launched an indefinite cease work strike from Monday by surrendering arms..
If the demand is not met by Wednesday (February 6) then they would impose an indefinite statewide bandh in Manipur from next day (February 7), said a leader of the agitating All Manipur VDF’s Welfare Association, adding that the cease work strike would also be continued.
The leader who prefers to omit his name alleged that they (VDFs) were utilized by the higher police officers for their own personal works apart from removing them from service without any valid reason and sly appointment by the State Government while drawing government’s attention to stop such practices immediately.
He further appealed to the public for supporting the cause of the aggrieved VDF members.
Not enough with the bulk of policemen recruited since 2002 under Centre sponsored Modernization of Police Schemes in Manipur, state government has recruited over 10,000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) later renamed as Village Defense Force (VDF) beginning from 2009 for manning the shortage manpower in 45 police stations across the insurgency infested state.
Manipur government had taken the decision to establish VDF posts across the state, first in four valley districts and later extended to hill districts, after 300 SPOs were recruited for guarding the Heirok village in Thoubal district, who confronted with militants after three villagers including two girls were killed in an indiscriminating firing by the cadres of the banned People Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) during holy festival in March 2008.
Initially, government recruited the VDFs only for one year with the approval of Union ministry of home affairs till the filling up of the regular vacancies in the police stations. MHA has to reimburse the expenditure incurred in the payment of remuneration of the VDFs under the security related expenditure scheme of the Centre.
The VDF personnel were engaged by the state government on payment of Rs 3000 per month with extra ration money for each month and they (VDFs) have been demanding hiking of their monthly remuneration citing that the amount was not suited with time, the VDF leader asserted.
VDF personnel in different posts in valley areas down their arms and abstained from attending duties, the leader claimed.
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Trained to survive, young owls fly free in Manipur forestTimes of IndiaTrained to survive, young owls fly free in Manipur forest. The writer has posted comments on this article By K Sarojkumar SharmaK Sarojkumar Sharma, TNN | Feb 5, 2013, 06.07 AM IST….
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Mail News Service Imphal, Feb 4 : Assam Rifles has been able to bring ,active group of Corcom to the peace table said a press hand out issued by HQ IGARS.The final curtain to the long ongoing negotiations which started in month of Nov 2012 with the UPPK was brought down on 4 Feb 2013, […]
UPPK cadres who laid down their arms on Monday at an AR camp
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Imphal, Feb 4 : Assam Rifles has been able to bring ,active group of Corcom to the peace table said a press hand out issued by HQ IGARS.The final curtain to the long ongoing negotiations which started in month of Nov 2012 with the UPPK was brought down on 4 Feb 2013, with 45 cadres with 36 weapons walking into the folds of peace process
initiated by the Assam Rifles. Important leaders of the outfit including chairman of UPPK were extricated from various places and brought to Manipur to initiate peace process . UPPK coming out of the umbrella body of CorCom and choosing to enter into peace talks has far reaching implications and will open a floodgate for other cadres and even the insurgent groups based across who now stand emboldened
to follow what their heart it was added. All possible pre-requisite was assured and provided by the State Govt, which led to successful negotiation with UPPK.
Cor Com had earlier expelled the UPPK from it. Meanwhile a statement issued by Central Committee said talks are not feasible. UPPK and its military wing Kangleipak People’s Army (KPA) will not hold talks.
Advisor Meisnam Biren, former Chairman Bonbihari, External Affairs Secy, Kritibabi, Laishram Ranjit ran away from UPPK and later in suspicious manner, Ningthoujam Shanti, Gen
Secy, Langpoklakpam Inaocha, Finance Secy and Orgn Secy Konthoujam Homeshwor were apprehended. The vacant posts were filled up. Acting Chairman will also look after posts
of Gen Secy, Home Secy, Poirei Mangang, Dy Finance Secy cum Dy Ext Affairs Secy, Konthou Defence Secy, Chief of Army Staff Lakpa, Dy Org Secy, Maj America, Information and Publicity Officer were the new office bearers.
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MBA (Manipur Badminton Association) hailsE-Pao.netImphal, February 04 2013: The Manipur Badminton Association has congratulated Bijoy Koijam, President of MOA and MBA, on his selection as Team manager of the Indian Team for Swiss Open 2013 BWF grand Pr…
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E-Pao.net Imphal, February 04 2013: The Manipur Badminton Association has congratulated Bijoy Koijam, President of MOA and MBA, on his selection as Team manager of the Indian Team for Swiss Open 2013 BWF grand Prix Gold to be held at Basel, Switzerland … |
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IMPHAL, Feb 4 (NNN): A large number of Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel in Thoubal district in Manipur have on Monday gave up their arms launching a cease work strike on the demand of pay increment and threatened to impose an indefinite general strike beginning February 7 over the issue.
The cease work strike would be launched in the remaining districts of the state soon, a spokesperson of the agitating VDF personnel told the media. The cease work strike has been initiated by the All Manipur Village Defence Force Welfare Association (AMVDFWA).
He said if the state Government fails to give a positive response to their demands by February 6, they would impose an indefinite Manipur general strike from the next day, February 7.
AMVDFWA had earlier urged the Government to address the issue, but that it has said the Government has failed to fulfill its demands.
VDF personnel in the state have been demanding a hike in salary and they have also alleged that the state Government has underestimated them and also ill-treated them.
They now get a meager salary of Rs 3000 per month.
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IMPHAL, February 4: Imphal West police commandos on Sunday at about 6:30 am arrested an active member of PREPAK organization from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong, said a police release. The arrested person has been identified as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba, 30, … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, February 4: Imphal West police commandos on Sunday at about 6:30 am arrested an active member of PREPAK organization from Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakhong, said a police release.
The arrested person has been identified as Yumnam Rajesh alias Sanatomba, 30, son of Y Tombisana Singh of Singjamei Chingamakha Phuramakong, the release said.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Zillai (Vaiphei Students’ Association) GHQ has in a statement said that a joint meeting of Zillai members and welfare standing committee on February 4 has adopted to withdraw its primary membership from the Zomi Students’ Federation … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Zillai (Vaiphei Students’ Association) GHQ has in a statement said that a joint meeting of Zillai members and welfare standing committee on February 4 has adopted to withdraw its primary membership from the Zomi Students’ Federation on account of the ZSF acting against the interest and sentiment of the Zillai.
“The withdrawal from the federation will be temporary in nature for the time being however, may constrained to do so permanently if a satisfactory explanation from the ZSF is not made within the February month,” it said.
The Zillai further demanded explanation from ZSF for supporting the “pseudo-ATSUM” against the interest of ZILLAI in particular and tribal interest and integrity in general.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Manipur Science & Technology Council, Imphal has notified in a statement that it is organizing a 5 day programme on observation of national mathematics day 2012 during February 23-17 at Manipur Science Aquarium, DM College Complex, … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Manipur Science & Technology Council, Imphal has notified in a statement that it is organizing a 5 day programme on observation of national mathematics day 2012 during February 23-17 at Manipur Science Aquarium, DM College Complex, Imphal.
The main feature of the programme will be mathematics model exhibition cum competition, mathematics competition for class VI-VIII, mathematics quiz competition for class IX-X and class XI-XII, science film show, mathematics puzzle etc. Further details can be had from the council.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: A spot painting competition of school children of class VI to VIII standard was held today as a part of the five day book fair held at Shamurou organized by Mayai Lambi Integrated Development Organization and National … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: A spot painting competition of school children of class VI to VIII standard was held today as a part of the five day book fair held at Shamurou organized by Mayai Lambi Integrated Development Organization and National Book Trust India, said a release of the organizing committee.
Yumnam Rahul of Wangkhei High School, L Roshan of Regular English School, Kwakeithel and Ksh Gopinath of Bhaktivedanta Institute Mission Higher Secondary School, Sangaiprou bagged the first, second and third prize respectively.
A programme of meet the artists will be held tomorrow on the 4rd day of the book fair, added the release.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: Khurpui-Lam Organization Manipur has in a release said that an emergency meeting of the organizing committee along with the advisors of the Khurpui-Lam festival held on February 3 at Hotel Imphal had confirmed February 13 and MFDC … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: Khurpui-Lam Organization Manipur has in a release said that an emergency meeting of the organizing committee along with the advisors of the Khurpui-Lam festival held on February 3 at Hotel Imphal had confirmed February 13 and MFDC as venue for organizing the festival.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Directorate of University & HR Education has notified in a statement that applications from the candidates of this state, who have completed their graduations in any discipline securing at least 50 percent marks (45 percent marks … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Directorate of University & HR Education has notified in a statement that applications from the candidates of this state, who have completed their graduations in any discipline securing at least 50 percent marks (45 percent marks in case of SC/ST) are invited for nomination to two seats for admission to the two years PGDM course at the Assam Institute of Management, Guwahati. Last date of submission of application is February 10. Detailed information will be available at the office of the directorate.
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Manipur Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) has in a release deeply condoled the sudden demise of its former president, Thokchom Jogendra Singh on January 31 last at his residence Singjamei Thongam Leikai. A meeting of the association … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Manipur Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) has in a release deeply condoled the sudden demise of its former president, Thokchom Jogendra Singh on January 31 last at his residence Singjamei Thongam Leikai.
A meeting of the association held on February 2 observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul, it said and added that the association’s members also shared the grief of the bereaved family.
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IMPHAL February 4: The Manipur Police Sports Club defeated MEIRAA of Bashikhong by 5-1 goals in the final match of the 14th Dr Kanti Mukherjee Hockey Tournament 2013 organized by Hockey Manipur at Khuman Lampak Hockey stadium today. E-pao, a … Continue reading →
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IMPHAL February 4: The Manipur Police Sports Club defeated MEIRAA of Bashikhong by 5-1 goals in the final match of the 14th Dr Kanti Mukherjee Hockey Tournament 2013 organized by Hockey Manipur at Khuman Lampak Hockey stadium today.
E-pao, a web portal also announced cash prize of Rs. 1000 along with aT-shirt and trophy on the side lines of the final match.
The final turned out to be an interesting match with both teams playing fast. S Tarun of MPSC scored in the 23rd minute of the play to take home the first goal scorer prize. O Bonniyan of MPSC added one goal in the 24th minute and MPSC forward P Adeva scored 3rd goal of MPSC in the 27th minute of the play while N Jenjen scored the lone goal for MEIRAA in the 28th minute.
The MEIRAA players went all out to equalize the score line, however the MPSC team added two goals in the second half through P Adeva in the 60th minute and Th Romesh in the 65th minute of the play.
MPSC got seven penalty corners while MEIRAA got only four penalty corners. The final match was conducted by referees S Gandhi and Ranapratap.
The prize distribution function was attended by Md Amin Shah, Parliamentary Secretary as chief guest; P. Sunder, Pradhan as Guest of honour and Hockey Manipur President Momon as President of the function.
The first goal scorer prize went to S Tarun of MPSC; Best goalkeeper went to L Nelson of MEIRAA; Best defender to O Gunamani of MPSC; Best midfielder to Th Romesh of MPSC, Best attacker to P Adeva of MPSC; Best player of the tournament to Th Kirankumar of MEIRAA; Best Discipline team trophy to Hockey Union with a cash award of Rs. 5,000/-, 3rd place to ARC Shillong with a cash award of Rs. 10,000/-, Runners up spot to MEIRAA along with a cash award of Rs. 20,000. Te Champions trophy along with cash amount of Rs. 40,000/- went to MPSC.
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LivemintFlak for anti-rape order in ManipurE-Pao.netOpposition parties in Manipur have reacted sharply to the UPA government's anti-rape ordinance for not including all of Justice J.S. Verma committee's recommendations. The ordinance, which has…
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E-Pao.net Opposition parties in Manipur have reacted sharply to the UPA government's anti-rape ordinance for not including all of Justice J.S. Verma committee's recommendations. The ordinance, which has provisions for capital punishment for rape and gang rape … Ordinance has nothing for gender justice Call for End to Violence Against Women in Conflict Areas of India: Urges … Verma committee report & the road ahead |
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Manipur: Govt remains mute spectator to anti-AFSPA protestsIBNLiveColin Gonsalves, the counsel for Manorama's family, says, "Neither the Prime Minister, nor the Home Minister, nor the Defence Minister has made the report public and told the wo…
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The Class X and the Class XII Board Exams are round the corner for 2013. Every time I come across a student preparing for these exams, I only hear stories of anxiety leading to inability to sleep, eat or study … Continue reading →
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The Class X and the Class XII Board Exams are round the corner for 2013. Every time I come across a student preparing for these exams, I only hear stories of anxiety leading to inability to sleep, eat or study at the same time. Few years back, I met a girl who used to excel upto Class IX. The first month she started her Class X session, she was very scared to think that she will be appearing the board exams. She couldn’t even spend half an hour of study time and had severe headaches. Ultimately, she couldn’t continue and she was taken to Guwahati to be treated by a psychiatrist. She lost a year of her precious career. Examination anxiety is quite common in every phase of a student life. What matters most is how to handle this anxiety well so that you do not succumb to it. What causes such fear and anxiety at the first place? Is it the Fear of Failure? Is it the fear not making to the top 10 or sometimes even top 3? Or is it just that the pressure or expectations from your parents, peers or the school is so high that you feel you will not be able meet those expectations?
Pressure from parents could be very high at times. They can continuously remind you of goals which you may not be able to achieve. They may even announce it to other family members or even in their friend circles. Comparison of children amongst parents is quite common in our society as you are aware. Principal and teachers expecting you to be one of the top 10 based on your school exam records builds additional pressure. Rather than adding confidence, these expectations lead to fear of not making it and thereby the fear of letting them down. Peer pressure and social pressure which is quite common in every field also applies in this case. The fear that your friends can score higher than you or the fear that the society will look down on you since your results are poor can sometimes lead to mental trauma. And besides all these pressures, you have pressures which comes out of your own self. Your goal(s) and dream(s) in life and your fear of not achieving it. You fear that you are not coping up with your own routine which you made sometime back. All these pressures lead to one just thing – Exam Fever.
Following are few tips which can help you tackle exam fever during the next few months.
1. No last minute change in plan: There are many different methods of reading techniques. Each student follows a different pattern, schedule and steps of memorizing. This is not the time to change your plan drastically or follow a new plan that you found out from some source. No new plan is going to work at this point. If you like burning the midnight oil and you are not an early riser, so be it. You should never try to change the schedule. You should never try to alter your Math or Physics formulae chart. Also, do not try to start using a new guide or reference a friend’s notes which is hard to follow. Stick to your plan, stick to your notes and be confident of yourself. Your strategy that work for the pre-board will work indeed.
2. Tuition/Coaching Class: At this stage no amount of tuition or coaching classes or additional explanation from a private tutor is going to matter. You should no longer be in a learning mode. You should be in the revision mode and above all you should be practicing those sections which you want to fully master and commit zero errors. If you have already decided not to touch one chapter, this is not the time to open that chapter. Focusing on the subjects and the areas you are confident of is the simple trick to score all the good marks which will boost your overall percentage.
3. Personal Health: Health is of prime importance during this stage. The winter is cold and if you know that taking bath with cold water can give you that mild headache or fever, you should not. Few hours or days lost due to sickness is going to cost you a lot. Eat light, sleep well and above all do some mild exercise which can relax your muscles. Leisure walking for few hundred meters can help relax your body which generally gets stressed out due to sitting in one position. However avoid any physically activity that can make you feel so exhausted that you have no energy left for your study time.
4. Hobbies: Listen to music, any form of music you like. It can provide that relaxation after several hours of reading. If you like gardening, you should do it for few minutes in the morning or evening. Painting also is a soother but you should not start something which can take several hours or days. Avoid activities that can over stimulate your mind like playing chess or reading novels. Also, never indulge into leisure talking or gossiping for long hours which will lead to distraction.
Well those tips are only to control your exam fever. What about the overall anxiety? How do you tackle that? To an extent if you bring down your exam fever, you will be able to release your mental tension to a large extent which will bring down your anxiety levels. Let’s try to look at the bigger picture. What if you fail in the board exam or what if you do not make it to the top 10? You prepared well, you did your best but you just didn’t make it. If you fail, you lose one year. And if you do not make it to the top 10, you face your teachers and parents in a different way. I am not trying to tell you that you should relax or chill out and stop putting those additional hours. 8-10 hours a day or maybe more is quite common during this time when the exam is just few months away. Even though your board exam results are not so good, you will still be able to pursue your graduation in a good university. You still have the chance to crack the AIEEE or the Medical Entrance Exam. Look beyond these board exams. If you pursue the career you desire wholeheartedly, you will definitely succeed and I am sure you will one day make your parents, teachers and above all your elders in your society proud. You will not live a life in frustration thinking that you have failed due to anxiety because you succumb to the many pressures mentioned above. Give your best shot in every exam you face starting the board exams. Set the bar high, but not so high that you can never achieve it. It is very important to know your limits.
All the very best for your upcoming exams. Cheers!!
The author is a career counselor. With more than 13 years of corporate industry exposure, he has been engaged with student mentorship at MIMS, Manipur University. He can be reached at career.wahang@gmail.com (Published in The Sangai Express Sunday edition 3-Feb-13.)
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