Preparation During The First Season On the summer of 2015 Oztronic made its debut in live showbiz with electronic music as the core of its influence. Ever since than its significance grew in leaps and bound gaining recognition as one of the most happening independent musical event in the region. But the journey of gaining such momentum was never that easy, just starting off with a handful of crowd to running successive sequel multiple times in a year. Oztronic have so far accommodated about 30 Djs from various locations which included in vogue acts from the region as well as from the national and global music arena.

                Something which commenced as a low key affair turned into a full-fledged electronic music festival after a year of its inception. The renowned deejays that have headline Oztronic so far included DJ Leenata (from Ukraine), Nicky Vibe, DJ Loom, VITZ, DJ INA and Akkummika among others. Even during its prime time it managed to draw closer towards nature and spread awareness by infusing themes such as going green and making use of recycled materials on all of its set up and event production.

DJ Leenata live on stage.                 The last continuance of Oztronic also gave a boost in promoting tourism and enabling a getaway like experience for adventurers and hippies alike. Aspects like setting up of camping facilities and tent was unheard of in musical events until Oztronic pioneered it with broad based vision. Throughout the venture apart from the support that poured in from various sphere, two partners that remained crucial in Oztronic`s popularity and growth includes its association with TheRattle and Hum Society in the first year and Music Task Force, Nagaland the following year.

Camping Set-Up at Oztronic

Latest Sequel- Hitech Disco(Oztronic Clubology)

          With that being said Oztronic Music Festival presents a one day exclusive show titled Hitech Disco to celebrate everything worth regaling. In this special edition of Oztronic Clubology we bring to you an all night exclusive showdown with the founders of Oztronic Music Festival with upbeat anticipation. With the intent of reinventing memories the selective deejays for the night will pay its rich tribute to the modest beginning of electronic genre and its origin that lies in the legacy of disco music. In a way it can also be acknowledged as an adieu farewell dedicated to the the man behind Oztronic before he sets off for greater pursuit and itinerary. Witness the exclusive collection of clubhouse anthems from the archives of Sunep Oz unreleased mixtapes and witness the best of Lil Bomb Liden all in one stage proudly brought to you by Oztronic MusicFestival.        

Official Flyer - Support Gig 4th Edition

Basking on the success of its previous event, Support presents yet another continuation gig to its ever growing community of dedicated fan-base. Prioritizing on all genres of music and committed in providing its platform accordingly, the latest follow up of gig series is conceptualized with the intent of highlighting the finest emcees particularly taking over the game. All the three selected artists headlining the show are distinct in their range of influences but their purpose remains the same. And that is to represent their hometown in principality and position it triumphantly across the Hip-Hop map surpassing horizons. Apart from the intriguing line up, other prominent features that are part of the show include facets of deejaying, live rap battle, beatboxing and most probably finger digit tutting.

Tickets for the much anticipated event are already on the verge of selling out. However one can still book it from the Support`s helpline number that is 082-589-0183 and if need be necessary arrangements for the pass can be made accordingly. Make sure you make it to Rooftop-West Road Mall this Saturday i.e. 24th of June, 2017. As usual the timing remains the same 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The most happening place for live shows “Event Support” is the place to be.

Organized by an able team of young professionals who have a knack in anything that is music. The support event is successfully running their third phase of consecutive back to back concert series happening at Rooftop, West Road Mall. Edition of this week artist line-up includes the charismatic electronic ensemble METET and indie artist “The Electric Cool Kid”. Overall vibe of the whole event set up is that of something very urban and built on the essence of catering to raw underground club-culture like experience for music enthusiast and artist alike. The “Support Crew” emphasizes on working with unexplored talents attain sustainability and built a platform locale accessible to all.

The service staff managing the distribution system for the event further stated that tickets for the concert can be home delivered on call once an order is placed through 098-622-515-74 and confirmed. Passes will also be available at the venue i.e. Rooftop, West Road Mall. Gate at the venue opens at IST 07:00 PM this Saturday. Further announcement on the upcoming sequel have also been ascertained.

The indistinct and adept Kohima based rapper Moko Koza who has been doing rounds in the local music circuit lately have released a brand new single titled “One Day-Khounhie Puo” which also features lyrical bars in Tenyidie.

Backed by his distinguished catchy tunes, extent of the past three minutes track highlights the determination to persevere and hustle through hardships of life and is a self transfused inspirational song.


Starting off with melodic guitar riffs the production features a laid back drum arrangement backed by soulful piano tunes. First verse of the single is filled with insights into the cordial character the young artist is. Correlating his perception with subtle metaphor he highlights emphasis on grinding with exertion and enthusiasm.

Chorus of the song is an emotionally charged lullaby with accompanying vocals backed by spontaneous chipmunk like effect. The second verse features its debut in tenyidie dialect covering aspects relating to culmination of life goals and strength of mind or will that may influence the path one embrace for entity. It may be ascertained here that the artist is one of the first to introduce tenyidie influenced rap through standard form of song recording. On further correspondence the budding rapper concluded by stating that through this song he wanted to lay emphasis on the assumption that we all can make it someday no matter the strife or struggle and along the way a beautiful life awaits for everybody.

Artist: Ideal
Title: Final Chapter
Label: Maniac Music
Executive Producer: Isacc Jimmy aka Ideal
Featured Producers: Bengobeatz, Agnivesh Baghel
Featured Artist: Primrollz, Nicki Ziee, Young Dirrt, Lissa Le Bonita, Gifted, McCoy

Track List

1.How Far (Feat. McCoy)
2.Distant Star
3.Fall 4 You (Feat. Nicki Ziee & Lissa Le Bonita)
4.Interlude (Feat. Primrollz)
5.Its You
6.Paranoia (Feat. Gifted)
7.Somethin (Feat. Young Dirrt)
8.Final Chapter



Final Chapter is the debut EP of the slick and ingenious Malawian based Rapper/Producer Isaac Jimmy who is mostly known by his stage name Ideal. The spectacular album`s rhyme and reason is based on concordant events of his struggle revolving around experiences of affection, loyalty and despair. Ideal clinched to take on a more personal journey to brush off stereotypes that are overhyped with themes on violence, profanity and materialism.

The vitiated affinity between his parents is what transpired Ideal to first seek solitude towards music. He initially progressed towards music production and imparted his signature sound to enliven the underground scene globally. Following his eminence stereo grinding Ideal finally decided to work on a full scale experimental album that would later commence as Final Chapter. Quoting that none can visualize his chronicle and musical needs better than the self made man himself. He solely composed, mixed, mastered and produced the whole project vividly on his own.

The finesse embracing the album lies in Ideal`s trademark production style that are heavily influenced by incorporating elements of soulful, catchy compositions and are significant in transcending any traditional Hip-Hop sound. The artist also managed to efficiently pull off laid back melody side by side that are impressively enticing in hooking up any listeners. The featured artist collectively interblended proficiently bringing out the best essence the album could possibly exhibit.

The theme of the album is impressively illustrated in the cover art which signifies standing the test of time throughout the difficult moments of one`s personal life. The character in the picture sets out to bask in the beach only to realize liaison leading to barren desert and mountains. He however adapts himself to positivity and portrays his obstacle as a beautiful landscape instead. Thereafter taking inspiration from the ordeal he continues to carry on his journey until he reaches his final destination and that is the key concept of the album, the path to the Final Chapter.

Sounds like: The rap influence can be interpreted as a blend between Hayze Engola or Absoul. Melody catchy tunes in the hook and intervals can give you prominence of Jason Derulo and Jon Bellion traits to a certain extent. As determined beforehand the best part of the album is its exclusive production. Ideal managed to elegantly create and design his own distinct sound that fits the concept of the album perfectly.

Recommended Tracks: How Far, It`s You, Somethin` and Final Chapter


Get the full album of Ideal`s debut Final Chapter EP from the link provided below:
http://ow.ly/10Es307Ydgi

Event Anchor Sunep Oz & DJ Tskillz headlining Urbanjam.

Urbanjam a first of its kind event in Nagaland, focusing solely on Hip Hop and its sub cultures was held at State Academy Hall, Kohima on Saturday, November 12. Organized by Naga Homeboiz and mangaed by Richa Productions, the event was headlined by some of the top acts from the Naga Hip-Hop scene.Starting off with open deck scratches by DJ Tskillz, the welcome speech was delivered by event founder Martin Longkumer stating immense pleasure for the support to a packed audience and also highlighting future plans to make the platform bigger. Sunep Oz was the MC for the show, AK Trigga a duo group from Kohima did the opening act performing a medley of cover, remixes and originals. There were dance performance by Stacks Ivories and The Hop Crew.

Stacks Ivories one of the dance crew performing.

Monster.com is a useful portal for job seekers to get information and find employment. In order to stand out and draw the attention of potential employers, a candidate should make sure that his/her CV/Resume is up to date and included with all the necessary details required to apply for the job.
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Clarity
The content of the letter should be written in such a manner that it is immediately understood by the reader to respond appropriately. The words used in the business letter should be simple, specific, and clearly expressed without any ambiguity on the part of the reader.



Courteous
The foundation on which every business letter rests is courtesy. It forms the base for building a long term relationship with the other organization or the individual. In short, it should use positive, encouraging words to draw the reader’s attention towards the letter.



Concise
Business letters should not be a long drawn story. It should be short and to the point, so that the reader gets the accurate meaning that is conveyed by the writer.



Correct Attitude
The sender should advocate positive attitude while framing the letter. This has serious implication on the reader as it may risk the decisive dialogue set between the two parties.



Correct Tone
It refers to the mood or expression the writer uses in his letter. It should be tactful, positive and formal because a wrong or negative tone can change the whole content of the letter.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Facebook is a vital platform to make an online presence for your business or to communicate with your potential clients. But it is not an easy task to make your page grow and retain a generous amount of followers. One crucial task is to send invitations to people in your friend list manually. It is not only difficult but time consuming as well. In this post we will learn how to invite all your friends to like your Facebook page in a single click. In order to carry out the assigned task follow this simple steps.

1. First of all, open your Google Chrome web browser. If you don`t have Google Chrome download it here and install it in your Laptop or PC. Next click the drop down menu located in the top right hand corner of the browser and click "Settings".


2. Now select "Extensions" from the second row of the four options displayed on the right hand top corner, next click the "Get more extension" button at the bottom left hand side.


3. From the search box at the top right, type "Invite All Friends 2.0" press enter, and click "Add to Chrome" from the selected extension i.e. "Invite All Friends 2.0 Facebook".


4. A pop up window will appear at the top, Click the "Add Extension" button.


5. Alternatively add "Facebook Invite All" extension following the same procedure mentioned above.


6. Now log in to your Facebook account, go to your page and click "Invite friends to like this Page" button at the right hand side of your page.


7. A pop up window will appear displaying the people in your friend list, now click the two arrow icons displayed in the right hand top corner of your page, first you need to click the left arrow after that the right arrow. This will automatically select all your friends, it might take a minute or two so wait patiently.


8. Once all your friends are selected a pop up notification will appear, you will need to click the close button.


9. Now click the "Send invites" button at the bottom left, and that will automatically send invitations to all your friends to like your page.


N.B. - By default the Limit is 500-750 friends at a time, so you need to repeat this process a couple of times until all your friends are invited.

I would like to remain anonymous but I have a brother who is in the Naga Army. I was very young when my brother not content watching the atrocities committed in Nagalim joined the movement for a free and united Nagalim. Throughout the years till the Ceasefire he served his calling to his utmost abilities.

And after that he had to retire due to ill health and his inability to serve to the fullest. Now he is married and runs a small business in the outskirts of our village. Whenever I go home I love to sit by the fire listening to his stories of life in the jungles. Though he is very reluctant to talk about all that he saw he does like to tell tales of the humorous side of living in the jungles.

He told me once that he was assigned to supervise some newcomers when he was in the Alee Command of the Naga Army. Since the boys were in a new place and were not familiar to the customs in a foreign land he had to keep them near so in the evening he took them out to dinner with him. As they had to reach an eatery on the 10th floor of a building he decided to take the elevator.

But at the entrance his boys hesitated, and then one by one they saluted and said “Sir Bhitor tey ahibo paribo” and entered much to the amazement of locals nearby. The point being his boys had travelled by foot and boat for more than a month and had never seen an elevator in their lives so they thought they were entering a room.

He also loved to talk about his time when he was assigned a unit near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. It was so remote and isolated that the women there wore nothing above their waists and lived much like our forefathers. When they arrived there first they had a hard time talking to the people there looking them in the eyes for about a month until they got used to it. He had many tales about this far off place.

But the stories I loved most were his stories of how things were back home in Nagalim. He told us how the villagers used to pray for their safety and always shared what little they had with the Naga Army. Even when they went around the village to get a cup of rice from each household for rations he said women used to pray for them and give them dry meat/fish and eggs though they never asked for it.

He told me that he will never forget an old widow who lived in the outskirts of a village and how she used to always greet them with such joy and offered them everything she had and treated all the boys like her own children. One day when the Indian Army arrived suddenly they had to hide outside the village and the old widow was the only one who would hide rice on herself and pretend to be crazy and come and give them food. The Indians never suspected anything and so my brother and the rest of his unit ate even when surrounded by the enemy.

Of course he has shared many more stories of his life fighting for the nation but maybe another day. I wanted to tell this today because I see our Naga people forgetting what previous generations did and endured but never gave up on their belief of a free and united Nagalim and it saddens me that many younger people don’t even know where they stand and are so confused. No matter what you think of those who lead our quest for independence today let us remember that it is the principle that endures not individuals.

Sharpening his niche and intent in his will, he released his debut "Among Millions". The song is based on a young man striving on his calling despite the treachery and the treason being thrown at him. In the half past three minute joint Threnody flows infinitely and steals every attention of the listeners with his mind-boggling delivery and hard hitting punchlines. Proving his critics that he stands out in the crowd when it comes to displaying his skills.

When I was very young, I was very fortunate to be with my maternal uncle during my vacations. Being a legislator in the state Government, I had the freedom of traveling with him on his tours and travel. The fact i really recall is his way of dealing with the people around him. In his entourage, there were all kinds of people and one truth I learned from him was how to treat people around us. To him everyone was equal. He mingled and blended with them even in the most tiring circumstances and shared joys and miseries as well. He treated everyone as a friend (though in my case I got the odd dressing down from time to time). On tour in the district, people always had easy access to share various issues with him and he listened to everyone no matter how absurd some demands were and after careful study he tried to address each problem in a wise and just way. I also noticed that whenever he visited our home he never came along with any escort (can you imagine this happening these days). Whenever he stayed for holidays, we went fishing and hunting, and did all his tasks without relying on his entourage.When my father was posted in Kohima, he used to visit our house often along with his wife and daughter generally without any convoy. I assume he had faith in his people who had elected him and as long as he was sincere and did his job honestly for the welfare of his people he was fearful of no one. We must remember that this was a time when the conflict for self-determination of the Nagas was at its peak. My uncle and many like him were honest, upright and dedicated for the welfare of the Nagas so even the nationalists did not consider them, as threat thus had no reason to object.

Nagaland in those days was full of stalwart leaders on both sides of the political divide. They stood with the people and did their duties with no iota of vanity. Coming back to the present we can compare and see the changes that have taken place. I leave it to the readers to judge for yourselves the pros and cons. Though I will not pick names, I would again like to narrate a tale that I experienced in my maturity.

Once a friend of mine (though I hardly think he will remain very chummy after he reads this) was bound to go on a tour and asked me to accompany him. I was elated to say the least because he was mid-level officer of the govt. I felt it was an honor that someone of his stature could persuade a lowly unemployed person like me. As the tour began we were usually surrounded by his escorts. Being curious, I asked him why we were under security and why he needed protection round the clock. I also asked him whether it was because he had enemies out to harm him. His answer was that although he had no one to fear he kept guards because everyone had them and thus it was a matter prestige. When we arrived at a village in his imported SUV surrounded by gun totting in police vehicles we were pleasantly surprised. The villagers were delighted at the arrival of the VIP and threw a large celebration hoping that his visit would, better improve their lot. The next day he made impressive speeches and handed over all of these to his P.S who in turn put it on ice. While on the next stage of tour he commented the necessity of visiting his constituency whom he felt were idiots and basti wallahs and that any promises he made to them although the implemental was another thing. Since I was his guest, we both ate our meals alone that was especially made and delivered for him alone. His bodyguards and the rest of his entourage made do with whatever was available. He treated the people around him with the utmost of contempt.He even refused to sleep under the same roof of his subordinates. The way he acted in a way that hit at the heart of our peoples was the last straw. And I begged leave and left a very disillusioned man.

The big problem is that this is becoming more and more common. Nagas who were known for their humility and truthfulness are now a dying breed. Instead today we have a society where the rich and powerful look down upon their fellow Nagas and on the other hand most Nagas consider politicians, bureaucrats and other high-level officers of the government as thieves ,unworthy to be called Nagas as they take whatever little we get from India.

In the many years that have passed since my uncle passed away, I have seen that Nagas have become more materialistic. Even in the nationalist setups, the ideologies have been set aside and now wealth is king. If this trend goes on then one day truly but surely the Nagas will be divided into castes where the rich and powerful with their Indianised mentality of haves and have not, making them all pompous and arrogant where money becomes king and power the right-hand man. Though change itself is not a bad thing, sometimes we also must remember what it means to be a real Naga.

Most changes are good for society to progress, but the rise of an Indian mentality amongst the rich is sad. The society is always on the move, it is up to us in which direction we go.

"Raja Mircha" as it is commonly known in Nagamese, holds so much significance for us Nagas. It is called by many different names in our diverse dialects but that is not all. This humble fruit has also played a part in our journey for Nationhood. Though there are many stories related to this seasoning. I would like to share with you a tale narrated to me by friends who have played a part on our journey to self determination.
Once a lady Naga Army went shopping for vegetables to the market in Dhaka. As she was looking through the wares displayed she was pleasantly surprised to see one of our favourite spices on sale. Curious she asked where they came from and what it was called in Bangla. What the vendor replied surprised and made her proud. It seems in Bangladesh it is known as Naga Morish and is brought from a town called Ali Kadam in the Chittagong hill tracks.
On further inquiries, it was found that this place was called the Alee Command Headquarters in erstwhile east Pakistan. Through time, Alee Command evolved into Ali Kadam. Nevertheless when she inquired who these Nagas were, he said Nagas were a group of warriors from a distant place and were fighting with India for an independent homeland.
And since they bought this chilli to Bangladesh and introduced it to the people of the area it was called Naga Morish and also because Nagas could be as deadly as the chilli named after them that even the Pakistani Army had great respect for their fighting prowess.
Regardless of the authenticity of the story one fact cannot be denied and that is in our quest for a free and united Nagalim, we have gone places and made an impact both good and bad and for that we the present generation will be eternally grateful.
Kuknalim.