Russian President Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

If Obama Can Do it, So can Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the launch ceremony of the Nyagan power plant in Nyagan. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by an advocacy group for his efforts to prevent an attack on Syria. Putin was nominated by the International Academy of Spiritual Unity and Cooperation...

In the shadow of AFSPA – Not so uncommon lives: Chonchuirinmayo Luithui

By Nivedita Menon Article on Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland by CHONCHUIRINMAYO LUITHUI received via Repeal AFSPA list My father was picked up from home by the Indian Army late one evening, tortured till dawn, he was pushed down a slope and left for dead. It was a miracle that he survived that night. I had just started kindergarten and was learning...

Delay in Bru Repatriation

Aizawl, Oct 3 : The second stage of repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura to Mamit district in Mizoram has been put on hold by Mamit deputy commissioner V. Lalremthanga till October 14.The process, which was resumed after nearly one-and-a-half years on September 30, was halted after a Mizo student outfit, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (Mizo Students’ Front) raised an objection on the ground that many non-Mizoram...

Mizoram To Buy Private Land For Landslide Victims

By Adam HallidayAizawl, Oct 2 : The Mizoram government has plans to buy plots of private land and donate them to landslide victims within Aizawl city so they can build houses there. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority headed by Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla Tuesday.Officials in the state have often complained that the compensation package given to victims...

Free Irom Sharmila Chanu, says Amnesty

The detention of Manipur activist i for close to 13 years for her dragging hunger strike betrays India's intolerance to dissent, Amnesty International India said Tuesday."Irom Sharmila is a Prisoner of Conscience, who is being held solely for her peaceful expression of her beliefs," said Shashikumar Velath of Amnesty International India. "Authorities must drop all charges against her, and release...

'Look East' policy: India underperforming its role in Myanmar

Indian presence in Myanmar and its economy, especially after all the glib talk of a “Great Game” on Myanmar involving China, Western powers and India.By Subir Bhaumik India should be looking to her neighbourhood to boost foreign trade and get the economy back in shape. But we are missing out on Myanmar. The Pagoda nation is strategically located between India and south-east Asia and is key...

Meet Justin Bieber's Pastor

Jesus Christ's Superstar (The Gospel According to Carl Lentz) With the Lord as his swagger coach, the 34-year-old pastor is turning Hillsong Church in New York City into a Pentecostal powerhouse and a destination for the in crowd. Drawn by his concertlike sermons and pop-idol looks, Lentz's fast growing flock of groupies includes Justin Bieber, NBA superstars, and young Hollywood celebs. But...

'North East Live': First 24x7 Satellite News Channel Launched in Arunachal Pradesh

'North East Live', a sister channel of Guwahati-based Pride East Entertainment Private Limited running three other channels, was launched by CM Tuki in the presence of Development of North East Region (DoNER) Minister Paban Singh Ghatowar on Monday.Itanagar, Oct 1 : In a "giant leap" for the land-locked state, the first 24x7 satellite news channel has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh by Chief...