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Remembering Dr TD Singh A silent hero from Manipur who spoke only ‘Peace’ to the world

Dr. Thoudam Damodara Singh popularly known as His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami Srila Sripada was endorsed as a pioneer in the field of Science and Religion Interface by eminent scientists and saints of the world. For three decades he interacted with world leaders as a scientist, as a saint, as a philosopher, as an educationist, as a writer, as a singer, a poet, an instrumentalist and a cultural and peace ambassador.

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Dr. Thoudam Damodara Singh popularly known as His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami Srila Sripada was endorsed as a pioneer in the field of Science and Religion Interface by eminent scientists and saints of the world. For three decades he interacted with world leaders as a scientist, as a saint, as a philosopher, as an educationist, as a writer, as a singer, a poet, an instrumentalist and a cultural and peace ambassador.

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Rih-ngai and Mayasvi festivals of the Zeliangrong and the Tsou

Male’s sacred building:
Kuba is a sacred building of males; it can be seen in the patriarchy-oriented Tsou village and it is surrounded by local houses. It is always built high above ground so that a constant fire which symbolizes the Tsou’s everlasting flourishing and passion be burnt in the center of the ground floor. Women are not allowed to enter and touch the Kuba. All important decisions are taken by a conjoint meeting of village males in the Kuba. Traditionally, old men of the tribe clean and repair the roof of the Kuba with the assistance of young men prior to Mayasvi festival. This does serve as a chance to pass age-old traditions as well as presenting a seldom found bonding opportunity between generations. Unlike the Tsous, there is no separate building as meeting place of male members of the Zeliangrong.

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Male’s sacred building:
Kuba is a sacred building of males; it can be seen in the patriarchy-oriented Tsou village and it is surrounded by local houses. It is always built high above ground so that a constant fire which symbolizes the Tsou’s everlasting flourishing and passion be burnt in the center of the ground floor. Women are not allowed to enter and touch the Kuba. All important decisions are taken by a conjoint meeting of village males in the Kuba. Traditionally, old men of the tribe clean and repair the roof of the Kuba with the assistance of young men prior to Mayasvi festival. This does serve as a chance to pass age-old traditions as well as presenting a seldom found bonding opportunity between generations. Unlike the Tsous, there is no separate building as meeting place of male members of the Zeliangrong.

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Civil Services Examination

Most of the students ask me about Civil Service Examination. We are aware that civil service examination is most prestigious as it selects officers for various services. The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in In…

Most of the students ask me about Civil Service Examination. We are aware that civil service examination is most prestigious as it selects officers for various services. The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India.
As the first stage is preliminary exam, it is being held once in a year in different exam centre of the country. The Preliminary Examination for Civil Services is also popularly called CSAT or Civil Services Aptitude Test. The CSAT is actually the second paper of General Studies that was introduced in 2011. The system was different before and it has changed now in comparison with few years back. Before the introduction of aptitude type there was two papers that include a subject and another is like general studies that include most subjects. Through CSAT, the UPSC intended to choose suitable candidates who not only have the knowledge but also the aptitude for reasoning and analytical power.

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Tribal remnants in Meiteis/Meeteis

I am neither an ethnographer nor a sociologist but certainly a student of history specialized in ancient history. We have studied the tribal ways of life in ancient period particularly of this sub-continent. Some of the prominent features of tribal way…

I am neither an ethnographer nor a sociologist but certainly a student of history specialized in ancient history. We have studied the tribal ways of life in ancient period particularly of this sub-continent. Some of the prominent features of tribal ways of living are — nature-worship, ancestor-worship, dead burial, hunting-

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Reminiscence of career as a teacher and a researcher

Introduction
After completing M.Sc. (Botany) in 1971 from the Gauhati University, Guwahati the author remain at home without any job for about one year. While remembering the past event of life, one really enjoyed by comparing the past with the present…

Introduction
After completing M.Sc. (Botany) in 1971 from the Gauhati University, Guwahati the author remain at home without any job for about one year. While remembering the past event of life, one really enjoyed by comparing the past with the present. From the present, the future of life is planned. In this article, the author tried to remember his past experiences, from what stage to the present stage he could reach. This recapitulation of the past events really made self realization and create happiness by remembering the past. In this article the author made an attempt to recapitulate his own career as a Teacher and Researcher.
Initiation of teaching career

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Egypt by the Ganga : In terms of culture, society, interests and aspirations India and Egypt have much in common

Egypt has always valued its friendship and strong bonds with India. For centuries, the peoples of these two ancient civilisations have engaged in cultural and economic exchanges. In the modern era, our leaders Saad Zaghloul and Mahatma Gandhi struggled…

Egypt has always valued its friendship and strong bonds with India. For centuries, the peoples of these two ancient civilisations have engaged in cultural and economic exchanges. In the modern era, our leaders Saad Zaghloul and Mahatma Gandhi struggled against colonialism in the quest for freedom and national independence.

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Bandh in Manipur – losing steam?

As happened in the past, the state of Manipur is observing another bandh week!! Series of bands scheduled one after another, called by various organisation/groups on grounds of several grievances lies ahead.

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As happened in the past, the state of Manipur is observing another bandh week!! Series of bands scheduled one after another, called by various organisation/groups on grounds of several grievances lies ahead.

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Rih-ngai and Mayasvi festivals of the Zeliangrong and the Tsou

Introduction
The present article is a humble attempt to delve into the Rih-ngai and Mayasvi festivals of the Zeliangrong and the Tsou of Taiwan: their socio-cultural significance. The Zeliangrong is one of the natives of North East India. Ethnically, they belong to Mongoloid stock and speak the Tibeto-Burman language. According to myth and legend, the Zeliangrong originated from a cave known as Mahou Taobei; they moved to Makhel and to Ramting Kabin, and then to Makuilongdi, Senapati District of Manipur. From Makuilongdi, they migrated to different directions. Most of the Naga traditions point to Makhel as their original home. Another theory suggests that the Zeliangrong along with other groups of Tibeto-Burman family came from two regions: south-East Asia and South-West China. As the Zeliangrong are “Tibeto-Burman, they must have lived with other groups of the same family in south West China before 1000 B.C and migrated to eastern Tibet, Upper Burma, then moved into Irrawaddy valley, Malaysia and Indonesia, and they returned southward and entered north East India through Manipur river, and some tracts of Indo-Burma border to their present habitat.”3 Now, the population of this ethnic group is found inhabiting in three states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.

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Introduction
The present article is a humble attempt to delve into the Rih-ngai and Mayasvi festivals of the Zeliangrong and the Tsou of Taiwan: their socio-cultural significance. The Zeliangrong is one of the natives of North East India. Ethnically, they belong to Mongoloid stock and speak the Tibeto-Burman language. According to myth and legend, the Zeliangrong originated from a cave known as Mahou Taobei; they moved to Makhel and to Ramting Kabin, and then to Makuilongdi, Senapati District of Manipur. From Makuilongdi, they migrated to different directions. Most of the Naga traditions point to Makhel as their original home. Another theory suggests that the Zeliangrong along with other groups of Tibeto-Burman family came from two regions: south-East Asia and South-West China. As the Zeliangrong are “Tibeto-Burman, they must have lived with other groups of the same family in south West China before 1000 B.C and migrated to eastern Tibet, Upper Burma, then moved into Irrawaddy valley, Malaysia and Indonesia, and they returned southward and entered north East India through Manipur river, and some tracts of Indo-Burma border to their present habitat.”3 Now, the population of this ethnic group is found inhabiting in three states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.

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From the diary of an insomniac

Wanna know how it feels like to be an insomniac? If you are pretty serious, you are in. Welcome to the jamboree.
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Wanna know how it feels like to be an insomniac? If you are pretty serious, you are in. Welcome to the jamboree.

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Influence of pornography among teenagers

(contd from previous issue)
Therefore, it is the role of the parents to respond to the need of the teenagers, guiding and nurturing them towards a healthy growth in their moral, ethical, spiritual, and social life. Taking into consideration the vibrant…

(contd from previous issue)
Therefore, it is the role of the parents to respond to the need of the teenagers, guiding and nurturing them towards a healthy growth in their moral, ethical, spiritual, and social life. Taking into consideration the vibrant and energetic nature of the youngsters who are vulnerable to sexual temptation, the researcher suggest the following types of counselling and therapy that can be useful for the teenagers:

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50 ISKCON (1966 to 2016) celebrations

(contd from previous issue)
How will I make them understand the message of Krishna Consciousness? I am very unfortunate, unqualified and most fallen. Therefore, I am seeking Your benediction so that I can convince them, for I am powerless to do so on my own”.

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(contd from previous issue)
How will I make them understand the message of Krishna Consciousness? I am very unfortunate, unqualified and most fallen. Therefore, I am seeking Your benediction so that I can convince them, for I am powerless to do so on my own”.

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The Regulation of Non-Manipur Peoples’ Bill, 2016

(contd from previous issue)
13. POWER TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by order, make such provisions or give such directions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal of the difficulty.

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(contd from previous issue)
13. POWER TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by order, make such provisions or give such directions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal of the difficulty.

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Influence of pornography among teenagers

The communicator of pornography is but Media. Media is the intervening substance through which something is transmitted or carried on. It is the whole body of communications that reaches large numbers of the people via radio, television, movies, magazi…

The communicator of pornography is but Media. Media is the intervening substance through which something is transmitted or carried on. It is the whole body of communications that reaches large numbers of the people via radio, television, movies, magazines, newspapers and the World Wide Web.

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The Regulation of Non-Manipur Peoples’ Bill, 2016

(contd from previous issue)
6. PROVISION FOR RELAXATION DURING NATURAL DISASTER OR HUMANITARIAN CRISES
The State Government shall issue special relaxation at times of natural disaster or any humanitarian crises in the state.
CHAPTER – III

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(contd from previous issue)
6. PROVISION FOR RELAXATION DURING NATURAL DISASTER OR HUMANITARIAN CRISES
The State Government shall issue special relaxation at times of natural disaster or any humanitarian crises in the state.
CHAPTER – III

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New study on TB cases in India

The number of TB cases in India may be up to 2-3 times higher than the latest current estimates, suggests a new research study published today in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. TB is a major global public health challenge. In 2014, 6.3 mi…

The number of TB cases in India may be up to 2-3 times higher than the latest current estimates, suggests a new research study published today in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. TB is a major global public health challenge. In 2014, 6.3 million TB cases were reported worldwide, with India accounting for over 25% of them – the highest for any country.

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50 ISKCON (1966 to 2016) celebrations

(contd from previous issue)
– Krishna Consciousness : The Top most Yoga System(1970), Beyond Birth and Death (1972),
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(contd from previous issue)
– Krishna Consciousness : The Top most Yoga System(1970), Beyond Birth and Death (1972),

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Oh, Manipur ! Can you see this photo ?

Manipur is a state where the present Chief Secretary’s mother is considered to be a humble woman who raised her children by fishing and selling fishes. It is a world in itself where any old aged woman – who is, or almost, of the age of one’s grandmother – is honourably addressed as “abok” (“abok”, in Manipuri, means “grandmother”).

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Manipur is a state where the present Chief Secretary’s mother is considered to be a humble woman who raised her children by fishing and selling fishes. It is a world in itself where any old aged woman – who is, or almost, of the age of one’s grandmother – is honourably addressed as “abok” (“abok”, in Manipuri, means “grandmother”).

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Armed forces, police forces and special powers in disturbed areas

Continuously for more than three decades, the Armed forces (mainly Assam Rifles) have been aiding and assisting to a point where the Manipur Police can enforce ‘Law & Order’ effectively. However, people are still questioning: why the Armed forces are still operating in Manipur for such a long time?

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Continuously for more than three decades, the Armed forces (mainly Assam Rifles) have been aiding and assisting to a point where the Manipur Police can enforce ‘Law & Order’ effectively. However, people are still questioning: why the Armed forces are still operating in Manipur for such a long time?

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The Regulation of Non-Manipur Peoples’ Bill, 2016

Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has submitted an alternative draft Bill in lieu of ‘Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Bill, 2016’, recently made public by Manipur Govt, for consideration by the stakeholders of the State and introduction in the forthcoming Assembly session. As requested by JCILPS, The Sangai Express is reproducing the same for wide contemplation.

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Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has submitted an alternative draft Bill in lieu of ‘Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Bill, 2016’, recently made public by Manipur Govt, for consideration by the stakeholders of the State and introduction in the forthcoming Assembly session. As requested by JCILPS, The Sangai Express is reproducing the same for wide contemplation.

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Manipur general election 2017

Why the citizens of Manipur should choose a new ruling party for the greater interest of the citizen in the state, and why the BJP should ally with other parties accept Congress and NPF in 2017 Manipur general election?
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Why the citizens of Manipur should choose a new ruling party for the greater interest of the citizen in the state, and why the BJP should ally with other parties accept Congress and NPF in 2017 Manipur general election?

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