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Nagaland Election 2023 | Nagaland | Assembly Election | election | Nagaland Politics | Nagaland news

Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Tomorrow will be from 7 am Voting, which is from where in the election ground, see full details Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023: Voting for the assembly elections in Nagaland will be held from 7 am tomorrow which will run till four pm। The results will come on 2 March। See full details. Image Source: FILE PHOTOVoting will be held tomorrow in Nagaland Assembly…

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Holy Bible says

"God is Kabir"

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB), Iyov 36:5

See, EI is Kabir, and despiseth not any; He is Kabir in ko'ach lev (strength of understanding).

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An Indian prophet would have a very large following of the common people, who would convert materialism into spiritualism.

- Prediction of Boriska about Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj

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Manipur's Ethnic unrest|Meitei community ST Status|Manipur violence explained|Reason behind riots

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Nagaland also known as the ‘Land of Festivals’ is all set to celebrate its flagship festival- the Hornbill Festival in the offline format after two years. Like the previous editions of this festival, this year too it shall be hosted at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama under Kohima district from December 1 st to December 10 th .

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Maharashtra MLA's bizarre advice: ‘Send stray dogs to Assam for consumption’ | Mumbai news

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Maharashtra MLA's bizarre advice: ‘Send stray dogs to Assam for consumption’ | Mumbai news

In a statement, which has sparked a controversy, Maharashtra MLA and head of Prahar Janshakti Party Bachchu Kadu said proposed sending stray dogs in the state to Assam to control their population. According to Kadu, the locals in Assam consume dogs. Prahar Janshakti Party MLA Bachchu Kadu.(HT file) ^userSubscribed /userSubscribed ^userSubscribed /userSubscribed Kadu was speaking […]

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Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura Election Result: मतों की गणना हो गई शुरू, जानें तीनों राज्यों की कंडीशन?

Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura Election Result Live: इस वक्त की बड़ी खबर मेघालय, त्रिपुरा और नागालैंड से सामने आ रही है, जहां आज मतगणना का दौर जारी है।

वहीं पर तीनों राज्यों में किसकी सरकार बनेगी इसका फैसला आज हो जाएगा। सुबह 8 बजे से वोटों की गिनती शुरू हो गई है और रुझान आने लगे हैं। देखना होगा कि ऊंट किस ओर करवट लेता है।

मेघालय की कंडीशन

मेघालय में गुरूवार सुबह आठ बजे कड़ी सुरक्षा के बीच मतगणना शुरू हुई। एक वरिष्ठ निर्वाचन अधिकारी ने यह जानकारी दी। राज्य की 60 विधानसभा सीट में से 58 के लिए 27 फरवरी को मतदान हुआ था।

मतों की गिनती राज्य के 13 केंद्रों पर हो रही है। सोहियोंग विधानसभा सीट पर उम्मीदवारों में से एक के निधान की वजह से इस सीट पर चुनाव स्थगित कर दिया गया था। (Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura)

ऐसा सुनने मे आया है कि सत्तारूढ़नेशनल पीपुल्स पार्टी चुनाव के बाद संभावित गठबंधन के लिए भारतीय जनता पार्टी के साथ बातचीत कर रही है।

मुख्य निर्वाचन अधिकारी ने बताया कि शिलांग में 14 और तुरा में 11 मतगणना कक्ष की व्यवस्था की गई है। राज्यभर में पांच सौ से ज्यादा पर्यवेक्षकों को तैनातकिया गया है। है।  निर्वाचन आयोग ने चार मार्च शाम तक विजय जुलूसों पर रोक लगा रखी है।

त्रिपुरा के हालात पर नजर

त्रिपुरा की 60 विधानसभा सीट पर 16 फरवरी को हुए चुनाव के लिए बृहस्पतिवार सुबह आठ बजे कड़ी सुरक्षा व्यवस्था के बीच मतगणना शुरू हुई। एक वरिष्ठ निर्वाचन अधिकारी ने यह जानकारी दी। (Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura)

कानून-व्यवस्था बनाए रखने के लिए त्रिपुरा में कुल 25,000 सुरक्षा कर्मियों को लगाया गया है। मुख्य निर्वाचन अधिकारी जी. किरणकुमार दिनकर राव का कहना है कि किसी भी अप्रिय घटना को रोकने के लिए दंड प्रक्रिया संहिता की धारा 144 के तहत पूरे राज्य में एक मार्च शाम छह बजे से तीन मार्च सुबह छह बजे तक निषेधाज्ञा लागू की गई है।

रुझान दोपहर तक आने की उम्मीद है। सुरक्षाकर्मियों ने अगरतला के विभिन्न इलाकों में फ्लैग मार्च भी किया। विभिन्न राजनीतिक दलों के 259 उम्मीदवार मैदान में हैं। सीएम माणिक साहा टाउन बारडोवली निर्वाचन क्षेत्र से चुनाव लड़ रहे हैं। (Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura)

नागालैंड की स्थिति के बारे में

एक अधिकारी के मुताबिक, नागालैंड विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए कड़ी सुरक्षा के बीच बृहस्पतिवार सुबह राज्य में 16 मतदान केंद्रोंपर मतगणना शुरू हो चुकी है। (Meghalaya Nagaland Tripura)

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Nine inmates escape from jail, stir: At least nine inmates have escaped from the Mon district jail in Nagaland, read full. - Digitalwisher

Aurangabad (Bihar). At least nine prisoners have escaped from the Mon district prison in Nagaland and an operation has been launched to nab them. A police officer gave this information on Sunday. It is being told that the absconding prisoners include undertrials and those convicted of murder.

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Meghalaya Elections 2023 | Tripura Elections 2023 | Nagaland Elections 2023 | Election Result | Election 2024 | Election News

Election 2023 Winners List Live: CM Saha’s victory in Tripura, Nephew Rio also shines, know who won where The counting of the votes of the Legislative Assembly election held in Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland continues this morning। These three states are witnessing strong competition among various political parties। See who is winning from where. Image Source: FILE PHOTOWho won in three…

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Bible Genesis 3:8 proves that God is in form.

- That evening they heard the Lord God walking in the Garden. And they hid from him among the trees

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Amongst the different viewpoints and sadhnas (ways of worship) which one is in accordance with the scripture and which one is against the scriptures, only the true Holy Scriptures will decide this, which should be acceptable to everyone. (This evidence is in Shrimad Bhagwat Gita Adhyay 16 Shlok 23-24)

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National Hot Heads Chili Day

Chili lovers celebrate National Hot Heads Chili Day on January 17 every year. On this day, chili heads, heat-seekers, and extreme eaters try out the spiciest chilis. National Hot Heads Chili Day is celebrated with habanero-eating challenges, fancy-dress contests, and cook-offs of popular recipes. Chilis are also made to take the official Scoville heat scale. This doesn’t mean that you have to be a daredevil to celebrate the day — anyone who likes their meal a little hot can celebrate the day! Spices and chilis add a distinct flavor to the dish. Thai, Indian, Creole and Caribbean dishes are famous for their heat content and boast of some excellent gastronomic experiences!

History of National Hot Heads Chili Day

We don’t quite know how National Hot Heads Chili Day came to be but it’s safe to say that one fine day all the chili lovers got together and decided to celebrate hot and spicy food. This makes sense given how humans have always had a knack for chilis in their food — the first recipes for spicy foods go back to 6,000 years! This means that humans have been enjoying spicy food for quite some time. While the foods that we enjoy today may have changed and recipes altered, we still love spicy food. Unlike other animals, humans prefer spicy food simply because it tastes so incredible and on a plus side, spices also offer several health benefits.

Spices such as turmeric and cumin that have powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant properties can kill bacteria outright. Studies show that the capsaicin in hot peppers can reduce inflammation and decrease the chances of heart disease. It can also aid in weight loss. In Ayurvedic medicine, the inflammatory properties of chilis have brought relief from many different conditions, such as headaches, autoimmune disorders, and arthritis. Spicy foods can also help fasten your metabolism. Studies also show that certain spices, like pepper chilies, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin can curb your appetite and improve your metabolic resting rate. Who knew chilis could be so versatile!

National Hot Heads Chili Day timeline

3500 B.C.

Chilis Are Cultivated

Chilis are grown and cultivated for the first time.

1498

Chilis Arrive In India

Vasco-da-Gama reaches Indian shores and introduces India to chilis.

1912

Scoville Organoleptic Test

Wilbur L. Scoville finds a new method to measure the pungency of chilis.

1975

Chili’s

Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's in Dallas.

National Hot Heads Chili Day FAQs

Are chillies native to India?

After the Portuguese arrival in India, chilies were first introduced to Goa, from where they spread to South India. Today, India is the largest producer of red dried chili in the world.

Which chili is the spiciest?

A Guinness Book record holder, Bhut Jolokia is certified as the hottest chili in the world. It is also known as ‘ghost pepper’ and is cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.

Which chili is the healthiest?

Green chilies have high water content and zero calories which makes them a healthy choice for those who are trying to shed some pounds.

National Hot Heads Chili Day Activities

Host a dinner party: Chilis are regularly used in Indian, Chinese, and Thai cooking. Host a dinner party and serve these cuisines to friends and family.

Learn about different chilis from around the world: On National Hot Heads Chili Day, learn more about the different chilies that are available around the world. There are so many different types, including Carolina Reapers, Ghost Peppers, Habanero, Red Cayenne Pepper, Serrano, Guajillo, Poblano, Peppadew, and much more.

Organize a cook-off: Invite your friends over and see who can create the best hot and spicy dish. Flavor your dishes with different types of chilis and find out which one is the hottest.

5 Facts About Chilis That Will Blow Your Mind

Chilis can make you happy: They help release feel-good endorphins and dopamine, which results in a sense of euphoria.

The Japanese had an innovative use: Instead of eating them, the Japanese put them in their socks to keep their toes warm.

They are rich in nutrients: They contain large amounts of vitamin C, provitamin A, and beta-carotene.

Only mammals are sensitive to chilis: Capsaicin may burn and irritate the flesh of mammals but birds are completely immune to its effects

They can be used as first aid: Cayenne pepper can help stop bleeding.

Why We Love National Hot Heads Chili Day

A day to enjoy your favorite foods: Most of us love spicy foods but it’s not possible to savor them every day. National Hot Heads Chili Day offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite spicy food.

Try a new cuisine: If you don't have an adventurous palate, today is the best day to rectify that. Sample spicy foods from India, Thailand, the Philippines, and the Caribbean.

A day to be adventurous: If you are an adventurous foodie, then National Hot Heads Chili Day invites you to taste some of the hottest and steamiest chilies from the world over. Go on a gastronomic adventure today!

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Travel Sketches (Nov 2023 - March 2024)

Nov 2023.

Bishnumaya just turned 100 this October. She comes from Pokhari, about 15 kilometers from Mirik town. As we spoke, she recalled old memories, her expressions shifting as if reliving those moments. She seemed elsewhere, gazing past me into the distance, and then, as if continuing a conversation with herself, she said, “Nowadays people ask about caste when they meet someone, and how is that of any use?”

She described how, when she was small, there were no proper schools in her village. She learned to read and write, however little, by arranging corn kernels on the ground to form shapes that resembled letters and numbers. Reflecting on her long life, she added that everyone around her—friends her age and younger siblings—is dead, and she feels like a monster who swallowed them all.

The sun is out, but it’s only warm where the light falls. The history of Mirik is reflected in its lake, which used to be a marshland. According to Wikipedia, the name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok, meaning "place burnt by fire." It's very green now for a place that was once burnt.

A town fair is underway, offering a range of attractions: a Ferris wheel, flower park visits, fast food stalls, ice cream carts, horse and boat rides, live pop music, card game betting, balloon shooting, local bingo-type card games, and hoopla with prizes up for grabs. Some prizes are cash with notes of 20, 50, and 100 rupees.

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For the past ten years, I haven't had a permanent home. When I wanted to sidestep the weight of planning and longed for comfort and familiarity, I returned to places I liked a little more than others: Auroville, Dharamshala, Shillong, Aizawl, Nagaland. 

I like meeting new people and have formed what feels like extended families in some of these places. Since I have mostly felt free to move around, sometimes nostalgia of people or a time or a curiosity to see how things may have changed would draw me back to a place.

Earlier in August, while I was temporarily living in Auroville, I got a call about a six-month project called The Great Himalayan Exploration, a collaboration between UNESCO and Royal Enfield. The project aims to document the intangible cultural heritage of local communities in the Himalayan region of Northeast India.

My work on this trip specifically involved photographing the people behind various cultural practices and examining the ecosystems they exist in. To build context, I engaged in various methods, such as scanning old photos from people’s personal albums, taking photos of their living spaces, landscapes, and exploring archival resources. From November to April, we were in West Bengal, Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.

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On our way back to Siliguri from Mirik, we made a lengthy stop near a tea estate. Lalita, from Tingling village, shared that she had spent two decades working on the estate, much like many other women from the village. Their collective hope was to earn a minimum of 500 rupees per day for their labor. Currently, they are receiving 250 rupees per day for an eight-hour shift.

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Sanchamaya, 74, sits with her friend Bodhimaya in the front yard of her house in Darap, both lifelong farmers of the area and belonging to the Limbu community. They're nice and welcoming. It's our second day in Pelling, West Sikkim, and I've ended up at the wrong house. Today, we're supposed to see a drum dance(chyabrung) performance by local Limbu boys, which I'll catch later.

They talk in basic broken Hindi, with Shusan translating most of it. Sanchamaya leads me to the back of their house, where she proudly shows me trays of dried large cardamoms. Later, we'll visit her cardamom field. They also cultivate Mosambi, oranges, guavas, maize, peas, ginger, and onions. Sanchamaya spends her days with her friend, grandchildren, working in the fields, and cooking in the kitchen.

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I visited Chuba village, 3 hours away from Gangtok, with Semeon from Haflong, Assam, a textile design graduate from NID and working at Sonam’s design studio called EchoStream based in Gangtok. Semeon was familiar with the village and the community I was there to meet. Arun Gurung and his wife, founders of Chubako, are endeavoring to revive an old tradition of sourcing wool from indigenous banpala sheep to make clothes. They operate a small cooperative called Chubako. In this village of 43 families, one person from each household now works for Chubako. (photo above: Arun Gurung, founder of Chubako)

(photo below: Designed by Sanskruti Shukla, co-created with the craft community of Chubako for Echostream, Gangtok)

Local stories of the craftspeople of Chuba are showcased and incorporated into wool through interactive workshops focused on storytelling and design development. The felted art rugs depict the flora and fauna of Sikkim.

Gangamaya Gurung, 83, Arun Gurung's mother, lit up like a child when she saw Semeon. They shared a bond akin to best friends. Despite her age, Gangamaya remains active, tending to sheep, cutting grass, farming, and weaving. When asked about her leisure activties, she said, "eat, watch TV - eat, watch TV."

Sampati Debbarma, a farmer, returning from work in Takarjala, Tripura.

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Jan, 2024.

We have been out on this trip for 3 months. My thoughts scattered in a kind of bardo between the world I know and the world I am coming into contact with. I picture house fronts with flowers in Darjeeling, roads winding, the long cold rivers snaking toward mountains that seem no bigger than my thumb, the snow capped peaks shifting colours, the prayer flags in high altitudes and on house doors. Gangtok’s Lal Bazaar skateboarders flash by, a school in Tripura where a student lives on 700rs a month, nini bung tamo and 4 other sentences I learned in Kokborok nag me like a tune. Sidangcherra to Pecharthal to Panisagar to Damchara checkpoint we make our way from Tripura into Mizoram by road. I think about where I will be later in the summer and see a white fluffed cloud taking the shape of a growing tree far on the horizon.

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Krismas Ruaitheh(Christmas feast) at Khatla Presbyterian Church, Aizawl. This is my 3rd time in Aizawl. I used to go for dinners, sometime evening tea to my friend’s family house further up the road from the Khatla church. We are here to document the traditional community feast of the Mizos.

Priscilla is currently pursuing her BA in Political Science in Delhi, and she's home for the holidays. She was volunteering at Khatla Presbyterian Church where she and her friends were tasked with serving lemonade, a customary drink after the meal. For Priscilla, the most remarkable aspect of the feast is its longstanding tradition — dating back to pre-Christian times — where the entire community comes together to share its moments of joy and sorrow + they still use Changel Hnah (plantain leaves) — the traditional way to serve meals.

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On an idle walk one evening in Khatla, I find myself in a local thrift store and get invited to meet James Lalhmingliana. He is 80, one of the founding members of Aizawl's first bike club, Aizawl Thunders. He went to school at Sts. Edmund’s in Shillong.

In 1966, he joined the Mizo National Front uprising, fighting for freedom. He went underground for seven years, first in Arakan, Burma, then in 1969 to East Pakistan for shelter. "It was useless," he says. "We wasted our good years. When I came back, I was put in jail, but not for long."

He has been housebound for years due to his health.

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At 8 am on a cold January morning, we arrive at Joonbeel Mela. (Joon and beel are Assamese terms for moon and wetland. The Tiwa community first organized this in the 15th century to exchange goods between indigenous tribal communities in Assam and the surrounding areas.)

It is known as the only fair in India where people still practice barter, exchanging goods like fish, sweet potatoes, yam, homegrown vegetables, turmeric, chili, kali miri, and rongalau.

Over a few hours, I have brief interactions with people from Jagiroad, Pamlatar, Deosal, Sira, Changsari, Potia Pathar, Bengenabari, Palahguri, ulukunchi, morigaon, Nagaon, Saru Amli, Belguri, Damal, and places as far as Langpih, mawlynnong in Meghalaya.  No one refuses a photo.

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This is my fifth time in Nagaland. I first came here ten years ago and stayed at Kevesho's home. He is the father of the Tetseo Sisters, a well-known folk group of four sisters from Nagaland.

Kevesho Tetseo, son of Nülhüprü Tetseo was born in 1950s in Thüvopisümi village, Phek District, Nagaland. Initially schooled in the village, he finished his HSLC at Government High School in Kohima and graduated from Kohima College in Arts. He worked in the Education Dept. for sometime and now retired. Active in cultural music, Chokri language preservation, and in church choir since his youth.

(Tati - - a single string musical instrument which is used as an accompaniment with singing of li- indigenous songs by the Chakhesang Nagas.) 

Kevesho learned how to make Tati from observing elders in his village when he was young and has done Tati making work since 1990s and a good number of it has been produced till date by him including improvising it for longer life by using steel wires as strings.

He tells me, the woven shawl he is wearing in the picture is "thipiqhü". It is the most prestigious shawl (indigenous cloth) among many traditional clothes of the Chakhesang tribe. It is a shawl they wear with humility and honour.

“Nagaland is my home and I love my culture, its rich traditional heritage, and the natural beauty.”

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Daisy Yaden was born in Zotlang, Mizoram. She studied at the Welsh Mission School in Mission Veng, Aizawl. She will turn 98 this June. She learned to weave shawls on a backstrap loom, stitching, and baking from her mother, often baking cakes in the fireplace. She taught in the interiors of Nagaland, in places like Noklak and Changtongya. She started her career by teaching people self-sufficiency—how to cook, make jams and pickles—skills she picked up from a British magazine called Woman’s Own. She used to compose little tunes for children at Sunday school. She loves flower gardening and her favourite film is "Gone with the Wind."

Photographed at her house in Duncan, Dimapur.

I am sitting with Marian, Daisy's daughter, at her house in Duncan. Marian, now 75, lived in Bombay from 1970 to 2012. She went to college there and worked as an air hostess with Air India for 34 years. In 2012, she returned to Nagaland. We agreed to meet again for lunch and look at her old photo albums.

(below: Marian,16, in Kohima trying a sari for the first time / in Santa Cruz, Bombay in the 80s with James Ferreira and friends)

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Khinchi is Christian, and Sindri is Songsarek, belonging to one of the last animism practising communities. I learned a few words in Achik: Khading bo, Methela, Namja, and Manja. Here I am in the extended kitchen space at Sindri's hut, in Sadolpara, Dadenggre, where they are taking a break from cooking lunch. 

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First published in Hindustan Times June '24

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Nagaland’s first-ever birding occasion data 178 fowl species

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Nagaland’s first-ever birding occasion data 178 fowl species

Birders taking part in a four-day birding occasion – the Tokhü Emong Fowl Depend (TEBC) – in Nagaland have recorded 178 species and uploaded 84 checklists to eBird, an internet platform to report fowl observations. What makes these findings particular is the truth that TEBC was Nagaland’s first-ever birding occasion the place birdwatchers throughout the […]

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