6 Ways To Improve Your Listening Skills

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Provide Indications

Let the speaker know that you are actively involved by paying attention to the speaker. Assure the speaker that you are interested in his speech. Keep eye contact, good gestures or even a small token of appreciation. If the speaker notices that the listener is ignorant to his talks, it becomes boring for the listener. Giving verbal and non-verbal clues helps the speaker to be more confident thus contributing to an effective learning process.

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Concentrate

Focus on what the speaker is saying. Though external factors may play an important part in the listening process, a person cannot concentrate until he is willing to pay attention and hear what the speaker has to say. It is therefore advised that an individual start with a dialogue, perceive the matter and interpret it correctly.



Avoid Instant Feedback

Refrain from formulating immediate response about the speaker. Listening plays an important part in the communication process, therefore effective decision should be taken so that there is no breakdown in the dialogue, also give space to each conversation to interpret correctly. It should be seen as a challenge and not as conflict between the speaker and the listener.

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Be Prepared

A listener should try to prepare himself regarding the topic beforehand, so that he can interact with the speaker directly without any wastage of time. This is only possible when the listener is willing to ask questions and participate in discussions with the speaker.

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Accept Changes

A listener should be able to accept any revision while he is interacting with the speaker. This will help the communication process to run smoothly. It has been seen that much of the time is consumed in defending a particular sequence or a word or phrase. If the listener is able to refrain himself from it, the process would go uninterrupted.

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Choose The Right Atmosphere

It is always better to choose the right environment so that the listener does not get distracted by any external noise such as phone calls, loud noise from machines, hot and humid room temperature etc. Be sure the environment is conducive to listening.
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Flashback Video NAJ Costfest 3.0

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Since its inception the NAJ pioneered Cosfest have been growing tremendously and have prevailed to gain immense support from its cult like fan base with its massive following. Needless to see, the attention that the recently held gala created refuses to die down and have been the hype for its many admirers.
Celebrating the memories here is a flashback video by the indie production house San Production on the recently concluded NAJ Cosfest 3.0 with its brilliant direction.



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5 Ways To Manage Stress

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Stress is a familiar issue that everyone of us faces at one point of time or the other. Stress can be caused by tensed situation or events and the reasons maybe environmental or job related. In order to cope with stress an individual can adopt the following strategies.

 Time Management

 If a person is unable to manage time, it creates frustration and anxiety. Critical situations and events can be avoided by proper management of time. To eliminate stress one must prioritize the task plan, organize and control it in such a manner that the goals can be achieved without setbacks.

Change the Job

  If a person is dissatisfied with his career, he must try to look for other alternative. Through this process, he can avoid stress by avoiding physical and mental torture.

Exercise

  Most studies indicate that by being active we can avoid anxiety or depression and can pave way for a healthy lifestyle.

Meditation and Relaxation

 Meditation is the method of concentrating on something in a very relaxed frame of mind. From ancient times, meditation has been followed as a tool of mental relaxation. In a hectic and busy work schedule, by devoting some time to meditation, individuals can cope effectively with stress.

Increase your Comfort Zone

 Every individual has his or her comfort zone. As a social being we must try to adjust to varied situations. This can help us in alleviating stress and can benefit us in numerous ways promoting high spirit and happiness.

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Speech Delivered By Mr. Th. Muivah, During The Signing Ceremony Of Framework Agreement With GOI

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On 3rd August 2015, A historic framework agreement was signed between NSCN-IM and the Government of India. Here are the details of the speech by Mr. Th. Muivah, General Secretary of NSCN-IM delivered during the signing ceremony of the peace accord.

Th. Muivah at the signing ceremony of the peace accord.


 I thank God for this momentous occasion.

 On behalf of the Chairman Mr. Isak Chishi Swu and the Naga people kindly allow me to begin by saying that Naga people have great respect for Mahatma Gandhi because he understood and respected the Nagas when the Naga delegation met him for the first time in 1947. Unfortunately, after his demise, the Indian state resorted to military might to crush the Nagas. Armed confrontation followed inflicting heavy losses on both the parties.

 After a long fighting, Mr. Narasimha Rao, the then Prime Minister of India had the courage to admit that it is political issue and should be solved through political negotiations. We appreciated his wisdom and accepted the Ceasefire Agreement to start political negotiation in 1997. We gave our commitment to him that NSCN shall leave no stone unturned to find a negotiated amicable settlement between the two parties.

 The Nagas were very happy when the Government of India under the leadership of the then Prime Minister of India Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, declared the recognition of the ”unique history and situation of Nagas” in 2002. We Nagas appreciated the statesmanship of Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee and we gave our commitment that if the Government of India would understand the reality of the Nagas, the Nagas will appreciate the reality of India even ten times more and we never back-track from our commitments.

 Today, under the visionary leadership of honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, we have come close to understand each other and have worked out a new relationship between the two parties on the basis of this uniqueness. We appreciate your wisdom, your leadership and your vision to build an enduring relationship between the Nagas and Indians. The Nagas will ever remember you for your statesmanship and your profound understanding of the Nagas with warm heart for them.

 Beginning from now the challenges will be great so also the responsibilities. The obligations to meet the needs of the people shall be paramount for both the parties to make this historic Endeavour more meaningful. Let me also assure you that Nagas can still come closer if their rights are respected. On behalf of the Naga people allow me to assure you once again that Nagas can be trustworthy and take into your confidence for any policy in the Northeast and beyond the frontiers.

 God bless you and your leadership.

 Kuknalim.

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 Mr. Th. Muivah

 General Secretary, NSCN.

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PM Modi's Speech After Signing The Historic Agreement Between Government Of India And NSCN-IM

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PM Modi and his colleagues along with "NSCN-IM" General Secretary, Thuingalen Muivah and other Naga leaders.


Shri Rajnath Singhji, Home Minister 

Shri Muivah and all senior leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland. 

My warm greetings to all those present here today on this historic occasion! 

I wish that Shri Isak Swu, who played a leading role in reaching this agreement, was present today. He could not be here because of poor health. I wish him speedy recovery. Just as his contribution to this agreement has been huge, his guidance will remain crucial in the times ahead. 

The Naga political issue had lingered for six decades, taking a huge toll on generations of our people. 

I sincerely thank Shri Isak Swu, Shri Muivah and other Naga leaders for their wisdom and courage, for their efforts and cooperation, which has resulted in this historic agreement. 

I have the deepest admiration for the great Naga people for their extraordinary support to the peace efforts. I compliment the National Socialist Council of Nagaland for maintaining the ceasefire agreement for nearly two decades, with a sense of honour that defines the great Naga people. 

My relationship with the North East has been deep. I have travelled to Nagaland on many occasions. I have been deeply impressed by the rich and diverse culture and the unique way of life of the Naga people. It makes not only our nation, but also the world a more beautiful place. 

The Naga courage and commitment are legendary. Equally, they represent the highest levels of humanism. Their system of village administration and grass-root democracy should be an inspiration for the rest of the country. 

The respect for the infirm and elders, the status of women in society, sensitivity to Mother Nature, and the emphasis on social equality is a natural way of Naga life. These are values that should constitute the foundation of the society that we all seek. 

Unfortunately, the Naga problem has taken so long to resolve because we did not understand each other. It is a legacy of the British Rule. The colonial rulers had, by design, kept the Nagas isolated and insulated. They propagated terrible myths about Nagas in the rest of the country. They deliberately suppressed the reality that the Nagas were an extremely evolved society. They also spread negative ideas about the rest of India amongst Naga people. This was part of the well known policy of divide and rule of the colonial rulers.

It is one of the tragedies of Independent India that we have lived with this legacy. There were not many like Mahatma Gandhi, who loved the Naga people and was sensitive to their sentiments. We have continued to look at each other through the prism of false perceptions and old prejudices. The result was that connectivity between Nagaland and the rest of India remained weak across this divide. Economic development and progress in Nagaland remained modest; and, durable peace was elusive.

Since becoming Prime Minister last year, peace, security and economic transformation of North East has been amongst my highest priorities. It is also at the heart of my foreign policy, especially the ‘Act East’ Policy.

I have been deeply concerned about resolving the Naga issue. Soon after entering office, I appointed an interlocutor for talks with the Naga leaders, who not only understood the Naga people as also their aspirations and expectations, but has great affection and respect for them.

Given the importance of this initiative, I asked my office to supervise these talks; and I personally kept in touch with the progress. I want to especially thank my senior colleague, Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singhji, whose support and advice was invaluable in bringing us here today.

Today’s agreement is a shining example of what we can achieve when we deal with each other in a spirit of equality and respect, trust and confidence; when we seek to understand concerns and try to address aspirations; when we leave the path of dispute and take the high road of dialogue. It is a lesson and an inspiration in our troubled world.

Today, we mark not merely the end of a problem, but the beginning of a new future. We will not only try to heal wounds and resolve problems, but also be your partner as you restore your pride and prestige.

Today, to the leaders and the people of Nagaland, I say this: You will not only build a bright future for Nagaland, but your talents, traditions and efforts will also contribute to making the nation stronger, more secure, more inclusive and more prosperous. You are also the guardians of our eastern frontiers and our gateway to the world beyond.

Equally, the rest of the nation will join you in shaping a future of dignity, opportunity and prosperity for the Naga people.

Today, as you begin a new glorious chapter with a sense of pride, self-confidence and self-respect, I join the nation in saluting you and conveying our good wishes to the Naga people.

Thank you.


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Lost A Friend And Gained A Mission

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This story is about a girl I knew from my childhood. Someone, who taught me a life long lesson. We were the best of friends in high school. On a cold winter day she left for her native place to spend her Christmas holidays along with her family. With slight tears in our eyes, we hugged and bid farewell hesitating not to show her how alone I felt inside. As the holiday passed we started hearing stories of heavy military operations in her native area.

Every day we heard news of civilians being killed and women being raped and every night I went to bed praying for her safety. And as days passed things started to calm, but there was no news about her whereabouts. The days passed and eventually our school resumed classes. In my best uniform I dressed and awaited her arrival but the gates closed and she was nowhere at sight.

Time passed swiftly, I studied hard and for a moment it felt like memories about her were fading. Though at times I used to wonder what could have happened to her. After my studies, I cleared the civil service exams and joined as an SDO to a remote area near the state border. As I was touring on my newly posted region, out of the blue some heavily armed Naga Armies halted my car and requested if they could hop in. Having no other option I said yes and inquired where they wanted to go.

The sergeant said that their commander wanted to meet me so that they could sort out any misunderstandings between them and my administration. Having no other option I headed with them to a nearby village. After leaving my car and the driver behind, we headed towards the headman’s house. There were around twenty fully armed cadres spread out around the compound watching the different roads that lead to the village.

The sergeant guided me to the room where the commander was. Expecting an old man, I was shocked to see that their commander was non other than my old friend Akali. Still brilliant and lovely as before but with an air of strength and detachment. She was equally shocked to see me and to know that i was working for the Government. After the awkward meeting we were relaxed and back to our friendly old selves. We spoke of ordinary affairs like how life as a revolutionary was, how my career was progressing, whether I was married or not, etc.

Since I was anxious, I asked her why she had to join the struggle where life was a risk at every turn. She looked at me compassionately and told me a story of agony. In spite of her dad being in Civil Service, they had to endure a lot, and the harassment and torture her family had to face lead to the death of her father and brother as they succumbed to the injury inflicted, as a result of military operations conducted by the Indian Army.

In a way she was thankful that she had not been raped or had to go through the pain and the hardships unlike the others as she spoke fluent Hindi and English and in a way that helped the Indian Army in translating the local dialect and made use of her as a guide. Unfortunately for her, the Government which employed her father was of no help and the toll it took of her father`s demise killed her mom instantly as well. Within a week of her father's demise her mother passed away.

Coming from a family of patriots she felt that it was time to give her bit to the Nation and thus she enrolled. She trained hard and was now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Naga Army, and was commanding a whole platoon. After a few formal discussions we spent the rest of the day chatting about the past until my time for departure neared. I felt sad that i had to leave but was proud as well, for she was fighting for something worthwhile as a true daughter of the soil.

We shooked hands, and in conviction asked her if she considered me as a foe but she smiled and replied “the invader is not the one with the INSAS but can disguise itself in the form of aid, knowledge, culture and alliance as well” so as Nagas we must learn their traits to combat them more effectively in order to break this chains that binds and misguide us. So be true in what you do, in the best of your abilities and work hard for your people.

With that bit of advice we parted our ways never to see each other again as she breathed her last during a confrontation with the Indian Armed Forces in the midst of a prominent uprising. Her cognizance made me reminisce and I as a Naga promised to myself that i would try my best to uplift and help our people and provide any assistance that can be availed under my Administration.
KUKNALIM

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