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Repeated atrocities on ‘Enghish’

Due to peer pressure and demand from the unscrupulous elements I am compelled to jot down this sequel (subsequent part of my last column). It is neither my pleasure nor privilege to run down the most widely and wildly spoken language of the world. It is a global truth that English language is spoken every nook and cranny (for the Englishmen it ought to be ‘every nook and corner’) of the world but in the way they want. The native speakers of English can’t punish or sue them or challenged or even rebuke them for speaking wrong and clumsy English. They can simply grumble and murmur.

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Due to peer pressure and demand from the unscrupulous elements I am compelled to jot down this sequel (subsequent part of my last column). It is neither my pleasure nor privilege to run down the most widely and wildly spoken language of the world. It is a global truth that English language is spoken every nook and cranny (for the Englishmen it ought to be ‘every nook and corner’) of the world but in the way they want. The native speakers of English can’t punish or sue them or challenged or even rebuke them for speaking wrong and clumsy English. They can simply grumble and murmur.

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Captive-breeding technology of endemic fish species in Manipur

The aquarium kept at home with tiny, colourful fishes swimming tirelessly, could be converted into a factory floor as couple of endemic fish species having ornamental characters in Manipur can be bred in captive. Recently researchers in Manipur have su…

The aquarium kept at home with tiny, colourful fishes swimming tirelessly, could be converted into a factory floor as couple of endemic fish species having ornamental characters in Manipur can be bred in captive. Recently researchers in Manipur have successfully started to develop a captive-breeding technology of some of the endemic fish species.

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Career option in Sociology

Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of …

Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change. Many sociologists aim to conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes. Subject matter ranges from the micro level of individual agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and the social structure.

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What is Plastic Surgery? – On the occasion of National Plastic Surgery Day –

The nation observes the 15th of July every year as ‘National Plastic Surgery Day’ to increase awareness about plastic surgery.

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The nation observes the 15th of July every year as ‘National Plastic Surgery Day’ to increase awareness about plastic surgery.

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15th July World Youth Skills Day Youth skills for sustainable development

According to a recent International Labour Organization (ILO) publication, 73.4 million young people were estimated to be unemployed in 2015 (13.1% youth unemployment rate), and this figure is expected to increase in most regions by 2017.
The post 15t…

According to a recent International Labour Organization (ILO) publication, 73.4 million young people were estimated to be unemployed in 2015 (13.1% youth unemployment rate), and this figure is expected to increase in most regions by 2017.

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Manipuri people and safeguards

Manipuri people and safeguards But in the submerged landscape of the mind, a sense of being a distinct people within a geographical region took root and continued to seed itself. Much later, that is in recent times, it manifested itself as a rallying…

Manipuri people and safeguards But in the submerged landscape of the mind, a sense of being a distinct people within a geographical region took root and continued to seed itself. Much later, that is in recent times, it manifested itself as a rallying cry of that section of this people who saw both the pre-Independence British rule and the post-Independence Indian rule as two different forms of colonialism imposed on an independent nation.

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Intl AIDS conferences: Has anything changed in 16 years?

AIDS 2016, the XXI International AIDS Conference – (with the theme of ‘Access Equity Rights Now’) which will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 18 to 22 July 2016, marks a dramatic change in the country’s AIDS response in the 16 years since XIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2000), which was also held in Durban.

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AIDS 2016, the XXI International AIDS Conference – (with the theme of ‘Access Equity Rights Now’) which will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 18 to 22 July 2016, marks a dramatic change in the country’s AIDS response in the 16 years since XIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2000), which was also held in Durban.

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Making best use of noble gestures from abroad

Japan, a conglomerate of small islands, also known as ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ is infamous for civility, courtesy and high level of discipline of its citizens. In lower primary classes, the tiny tots are taught on various aspects viz, basic courtesy, personal and public hygiene, sanitation, cleanliness, patience and tolerance before inculcating their Japanese alphabets like ‘A, B, C….’ of English inside their heads. The Japanese are also considered the cleanest people on earth in terms of personal hygiene.

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Japan, a conglomerate of small islands, also known as ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ is infamous for civility, courtesy and high level of discipline of its citizens. In lower primary classes, the tiny tots are taught on various aspects viz, basic courtesy, personal and public hygiene, sanitation, cleanliness, patience and tolerance before inculcating their Japanese alphabets like ‘A, B, C….’ of English inside their heads. The Japanese are also considered the cleanest people on earth in terms of personal hygiene.

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Threats & obstacles in conservation of biodiversity in Manipur

(contd from previous issue)
Part of Western Forest Division had been diverted for construction of Jiribam Tupul Railway Line. These linear developmental works segregate the ecosystem present thereon thus required artificial wildlife corridors.
14. Inva…

(contd from previous issue)
Part of Western Forest Division had been diverted for construction of Jiribam Tupul Railway Line. These linear developmental works segregate the ecosystem present thereon thus required artificial wildlife corridors.
14. Invasive and exotic species.

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 Education – road to social development

The term ‘education’ is defined by various experts in different manner. I would like to place this particular definition. ‘Education’ is a systematic process through which a child or an adult acquires knowledge, experience, skill and sound attitude. It makes an individual civilized, refined, cultured and educated. For a civilized and socialized society, education is the only means for a healthy environment. Education makes an individual perfect. Every society gives importance to education because it is the key to solve various problems of life. Paulo Freire (1973) famously called this banking – making deposits of knowledge. Such ‘schooling’ quickly descends into treating learners like objects, things to be acted upon rather than people to be related to. John Dewey (1916) put it, a social process – ‘a process of living and not a preparation for future living’.

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The term ‘education’ is defined by various experts in different manner. I would like to place this particular definition. ‘Education’ is a systematic process through which a child or an adult acquires knowledge, experience, skill and sound attitude. It makes an individual civilized, refined, cultured and educated. For a civilized and socialized society, education is the only means for a healthy environment. Education makes an individual perfect. Every society gives importance to education because it is the key to solve various problems of life. Paulo Freire (1973) famously called this banking – making deposits of knowledge. Such ‘schooling’ quickly descends into treating learners like objects, things to be acted upon rather than people to be related to. John Dewey (1916) put it, a social process – ‘a process of living and not a preparation for future living’.

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Climate change & increasing water demand in Manipur

ABSTRACT: Climate change refers to an average increase or decrease in earth’s temperature which in turn causes warmer or colder. It is due to both anthropogenic activities and natural phenomenon. Due to climate change, rainfall fluctuates every year causing water scarcity. This increases water demand. Large scale deforestation and lack of rain water harvesting enhances the water problem. We cannot prevent the natural phenomenon but we should try to minimize its effects. We should also reduce anthropogenic activities that cause serious harm to our environments. With growing population and rainfall fluctuation due to climate change, Imphal valley’s water supply is under great pressure as the demand continues to rise. Water conservation has become a critical element of water management strategy in the state. Minimizing water-use, waste, and loss overtime is heavily dependent on continually evaluating and adopting new technologies and practices. The scientific way of searching of groundwater as well as harvesting of rainwater in a planned manner should be the main sources of water for potable, domestic and industrial in Manipur.

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ABSTRACT: Climate change refers to an average increase or decrease in earth’s temperature which in turn causes warmer or colder. It is due to both anthropogenic activities and natural phenomenon. Due to climate change, rainfall fluctuates every year causing water scarcity. This increases water demand. Large scale deforestation and lack of rain water harvesting enhances the water problem. We cannot prevent the natural phenomenon but we should try to minimize its effects. We should also reduce anthropogenic activities that cause serious harm to our environments. With growing population and rainfall fluctuation due to climate change, Imphal valley’s water supply is under great pressure as the demand continues to rise. Water conservation has become a critical element of water management strategy in the state. Minimizing water-use, waste, and loss overtime is heavily dependent on continually evaluating and adopting new technologies and practices. The scientific way of searching of groundwater as well as harvesting of rainwater in a planned manner should be the main sources of water for potable, domestic and industrial in Manipur.

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Threats & obstacles in conservation of biodiversity in Manipur

(contd from previous issue)
For other wild animals the penalty is with imprisonment upto three years or fine upto Rupees twenty five thousand or with both.
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(contd from previous issue)
For other wild animals the penalty is with imprisonment upto three years or fine upto Rupees twenty five thousand or with both.

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Tamu, window to Myanmar

The cultural linkage between Manipur and Myanmar was quite visible by the mythical dragons guarding the portal of the Buddhist Pagoda in Tamu, akin to the Kangla-sha statues found in Kangla Fort in Imphal.
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The cultural linkage between Manipur and Myanmar was quite visible by the mythical dragons guarding the portal of the Buddhist Pagoda in Tamu, akin to the Kangla-sha statues found in Kangla Fort in Imphal.

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Threats & obstacles in conservation of biodiversity in Manipur

Definition of Biodiversity: As per the Convention of Biological Diversity 1992 ‘Biological diversity’ means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Biodiversity is a compound word derived from ‘Biological diversity’ and therefore considered to have the same meaning.

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Definition of Biodiversity: As per the Convention of Biological Diversity 1992 ‘Biological diversity’ means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Biodiversity is a compound word derived from ‘Biological diversity’ and therefore considered to have the same meaning.

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From the population perspective on the present scenario in Manipur

(contd from previous issue)
The committee was set up under the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Committee) Order, 1972, and Article 371C of the Constitution to protect tribal interests. Its concurrence is mandatory for all legislations affectin…

(contd from previous issue)
The committee was set up under the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Committee) Order, 1972, and Article 371C of the Constitution to protect tribal interests. Its concurrence is mandatory for all legislations affecting tribal areas. Similarly, the current bills were passed without any official communication to the Hill Areas Committee.

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DRDA, CCpur: Setting the pace of rural development

An Agency for Change: DRDA, Churachandpur was registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 1980 with the sole objective to bring about tangible change for the better in development of the rural Blocks of the largest District in Manipur State constituting 20.47% of the State’s total geographical area. As of today, the progressive RD Agency with DC/CCPur, as ED/DRDA at the helm of affairs, is made functional by 3 POs, 2 AOs and 3 APOs assisted by 45 Contractual Adm staff, 3 IAY staff who, in turn, are supported by 58 Casual Scheme staff (under MGNREGS) and 10 M/Roll staff.
DRDA Schemes: Implementation of GoI’s flagship programs like MGNREGS, MsDP, IAY (Rural Housing), BADP (from MHA) and the recently announced SAGY (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) which are technically handled by one EE, three AEs and three SOs at DRDA level and RD functionaries at the cutting-edge Blocks, comprising of 10 BDOs and their subordinates, are managed collectively, as per the prescribed Guidelines of GoI, to ensure delivery of services and benefits to the target beneficiaries.

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An Agency for Change: DRDA, Churachandpur was registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 1980 with the sole objective to bring about tangible change for the better in development of the rural Blocks of the largest District in Manipur State constituting 20.47% of the State’s total geographical area. As of today, the progressive RD Agency with DC/CCPur, as ED/DRDA at the helm of affairs, is made functional by 3 POs, 2 AOs and 3 APOs assisted by 45 Contractual Adm staff, 3 IAY staff who, in turn, are supported by 58 Casual Scheme staff (under MGNREGS) and 10 M/Roll staff.
DRDA Schemes: Implementation of GoI’s flagship programs like MGNREGS, MsDP, IAY (Rural Housing), BADP (from MHA) and the recently announced SAGY (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) which are technically handled by one EE, three AEs and three SOs at DRDA level and RD functionaries at the cutting-edge Blocks, comprising of 10 BDOs and their subordinates, are managed collectively, as per the prescribed Guidelines of GoI, to ensure delivery of services and benefits to the target beneficiaries.

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DRDA, CCpur: Setting the pace of rural development

An Agency for Change: DRDA, Churachandpur was registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 1980 with the sole objective to bring about tangible change for the better in development of the rural Blocks of the largest District in Manipur State constituting 20.47% of the State’s total geographical area. As of today, the progressive RD Agency with DC/CCPur, as ED/DRDA at the helm of affairs, is made functional by 3 POs, 2 AOs and 3 APOs assisted by 45 Contractual Adm staff, 3 IAY staff who, in turn, are supported by 58 Casual Scheme staff (under MGNREGS) and 10 M/Roll staff.
DRDA Schemes: Implementation of GoI’s flagship programs like MGNREGS, MsDP, IAY (Rural Housing), BADP (from MHA) and the recently announced SAGY (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) which are technically handled by one EE, three AEs and three SOs at DRDA level and RD functionaries at the cutting-edge Blocks, comprising of 10 BDOs and their subordinates, are managed collectively, as per the prescribed Guidelines of GoI, to ensure delivery of services and benefits to the target beneficiaries.

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An Agency for Change: DRDA, Churachandpur was registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 1980 with the sole objective to bring about tangible change for the better in development of the rural Blocks of the largest District in Manipur State constituting 20.47% of the State’s total geographical area. As of today, the progressive RD Agency with DC/CCPur, as ED/DRDA at the helm of affairs, is made functional by 3 POs, 2 AOs and 3 APOs assisted by 45 Contractual Adm staff, 3 IAY staff who, in turn, are supported by 58 Casual Scheme staff (under MGNREGS) and 10 M/Roll staff.
DRDA Schemes: Implementation of GoI’s flagship programs like MGNREGS, MsDP, IAY (Rural Housing), BADP (from MHA) and the recently announced SAGY (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) which are technically handled by one EE, three AEs and three SOs at DRDA level and RD functionaries at the cutting-edge Blocks, comprising of 10 BDOs and their subordinates, are managed collectively, as per the prescribed Guidelines of GoI, to ensure delivery of services and benefits to the target beneficiaries.

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From the population perspective on the present scenario in Manipur

India’s population is increasing rapidly in urban areas due to massive scale of job opportunities and diverse educational prospect in universities and other educational institutions leading to perilous migration issues of consequent overpopulation. There are cases of refugees from Bangladesh dwelling on the low roof and shabby houses in slums of most capital cities. These people hide their true identity and imitate cultures and language managing to learned Hindi and Bengali for the very purpose of beginning their lives in India. The same is true for the Northeast states who share boundaries with Bangladesh and Myanmar. There is also apprehension that after 50 years migrants living in slums will increase dramatically especially in metropolis of the country.

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India’s population is increasing rapidly in urban areas due to massive scale of job opportunities and diverse educational prospect in universities and other educational institutions leading to perilous migration issues of consequent overpopulation. There are cases of refugees from Bangladesh dwelling on the low roof and shabby houses in slums of most capital cities. These people hide their true identity and imitate cultures and language managing to learned Hindi and Bengali for the very purpose of beginning their lives in India. The same is true for the Northeast states who share boundaries with Bangladesh and Myanmar. There is also apprehension that after 50 years migrants living in slums will increase dramatically especially in metropolis of the country.

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World Population Day and our Environment

(Contd from previous issue)
Livelihoods are often dependent on natural resources, forcing growing populations to use resources unsustainably from the nearby forests. Preservation of healthy ecosystems is essential from a conservation perspective, but a…

(Contd from previous issue)
Livelihoods are often dependent on natural resources, forcing growing populations to use resources unsustainably from the nearby forests. Preservation of healthy ecosystems is essential from a conservation perspective, but also for the wellbeing of communities themselves.

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Mystic rainbow in the woods of Chishilimi

The rationalists would argue that a rainbow is nothing but a coincidence of nature. But every myth, legend and story of a nation need not always pass the test of scientific accuracy.
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The rationalists would argue that a rainbow is nothing but a coincidence of nature. But every myth, legend and story of a nation need not always pass the test of scientific accuracy.

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