The Bishnupriya Manipuri

Action Taken for the Protection of Northeastern Youths in Delhi

2009-11-15T19:16:00.002+05:30

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In the context of recent incidents of physical violence reported in Delhi against students/youth hailing from North Eastern (NE) States, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) took up the matter with Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Police to ascertain the steps taken by them to protect the safety and security of North Eastern (NE) students in Delhi. The Commissioner of Delhi Police on 15.10.2009 has issued a standing order containing guidelines and steps to be taken for tackling the problem faced by students and others from NE States in Delhi which include:-

A ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ in respect of crime against women, including those hailing from NE States.
Where necessary, action under law/ preventive action under Cr. PC be initiated.
Quick action to be taken by the police to restore confidence in the victim and the community.

Regular patrolling by Police in all police stations in the North and North west and south Delhi Districts, including police stations at Model town, Mukharjee Nagar, Civil Line, Roop Nagar, Timarpur, Kotla, Satya Niketan, Dhaula Kuan etc, covering hostels and pockets in residential colonies where NE Students live in large numbers .

Beat constables in the above mentioned areas to establish close interaction with community leaders of NE Region. SHOs must have regular bimonthly meetings with community leaders.

Members from the NE community to be co-opted in Thana level committees to ensure redressal of grievances.

Nodal officers, i.e. DCP/North, DCP/ East and DCP/ South to liaise with NE Resident Commissioners (RC) and have regular interactions with resident welfare association (RWAs), student groups/ residents.

Women from NE to call the Police Helpline 1090, 1091 and 100 Number in case of need.

A meeting under the Chairmanship of Shri P.K. Pattanaik, Joint Secretary, Ministry of DoNER was held with the Resident Commissioners (RC) of North Eastern States on 27th October 2009. In the meeting the Resident Commissioners were informed of aforesaid guidelines issued by Delhi Police and were provided a copy thereof for their use as reference material. The Resident Commissioners were advised to:-

Disseminate the instructions issued by Delhi Police to community members through Associations with a view to create a sense of confidence among them in an appropriate manner by bringing out appropriate advertisements in NE and National News Papers.

Maintain a directory containing the names, contact numbers and addresses of people from NE States in Delhi.

Sensitize the students/youth from NE States before they leave their respective state about the social environment, cultural differences and prevailing situation in Delhi and follow a list of Do’s and don’ts like avoiding to be at public places during late hours, ensuring moving in groups rather than alone etc.

Arrange talk shows, panel discussions on local TV channel/ media to create sense of awareness in the people about the situation in Delhi.

RCs will get in touch with people hailing from their respective states through the Organisations/Associations and identify their grievances and facilitate them to take up their problems with MHA, Delhi Police at appropriate levels for redressel. It was noted that North Eastern Council, Ministry of DoNER and Ministry of Tribal Affairs are jointly constructing a hostel for the NE girls in Delhi University as one of the steps to mitigate their accommodation problem.

The Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Ms. Jayati Chandra vide her D.O. letter dated 6th November 2009 has also requested the Chief Secretaries of the North Eastern States requesting them to direct the RC of the respective state in Delhi to:-

Collect details of names, contact No. and address in Delhi of people from the NE State and maintain a directory thereof. To obtain these details if he has to issue advertisements in Delhi News Paper, Ministry of DoNER will bear the expenses.

Have continuous interface with the people/students from the respective state.

Get in touch with the Associations/Organisations of the NE students and organise a get together in the Bhawan and identify their grievances and facilitate them to take up their problems with MHA and Delhi Police at appropriate level for redressal.

Advise the people/students from the NE State to follow the Do’s and Don’ts like avoiding to be at public places during late hours, ensuring moving in groups rather than alone, increase interaction with other (student) bodies in their respective schools/colleges/places of work etc. and in case of emergency make use of Delhi Police helpline No. 1090, 1091, and 100 and also contact the office of the RC in Delhi. The RC may set up a 24 hour helpline for this purpose and give wide publicity about the helpline.

To organise workshops and sensitise the students/youth from the NE State about the social environment, cultural differences and the prevailing situation in Delhi, as they have the requisite infrastructure i.e. auditorium etc. to arrange such activities. The Ministry of DONER is open to the idea of bearing some part of expenditure which may be incurred.

The instructions issued by Delhi Police, a copy of which has already been made available to the RC, could be disseminated to community members through the associations with a view to instil confidence among them in an appropriate manner by the RC by bringing out appropriate advertisements national newspapers.

A Cell headed by Joint Secretary, Ministry of DoNER and consisting of the RCs of the eight NE States, a Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary of Ministry of DoNER has been set up in the ministry to review the action taken in this regard.

Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (November 13, 2009)

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Cherishing Childhood

2009-11-12T19:06:00.001+05:30

Children's Corner

Ritwick Sinha, Class-III,

Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School, Guwahati.

Children’s Day is universally celebrated every year on November 20. In India, this day has been preponed to November 14, because the date marks the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and independent India’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Children’s Day in Hindi is known as Bal Diwas.

Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad. His father, Motilal Nehru was a famous lawyer of his time. His mother’s name was Swaroop Rani. Jawaharlal Nehru was the maker of modern India. As a child, he was brilliant, kind, and was loved by all. As he grew up, he became the beloved of all the children, and they called him ‘Chacha Nehru’. He said that children are the future of a nation and the citizens of tomorrow. He felt that children are the strength of a country.

As a tribute to this great man and his love for children, his birthday is celebrated all over India as Children’s Day. Schools celebrate this day by organising various cultural programmes. Special functions are held to honour children all over the country. Various competitions like quiz, fancy dress competitions, etc., are organised on this day. Therefore, Children’s Day is a very special day, for us all.

Courtesy: Planet Young, The Assam Tribune, on 12-11-09

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Employment News Nov 11

2009-11-12T18:48:00.006+05:30

Jobs&Career

Delhi Police invites applications to fill up 6302 vacant posts of Temporary Constables (Executive) Male and 416 vacant posts of Temporary Women Constables (Executive). Delhi Subordinate Services selection Board invites applications for various posts.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force requires Constables. (Buy here)
High Court of Delhi notifies Delhi Judicial Services Examination-2010.
Central Food Technological Research Institute requires Scientists.
Tripura Gramin Bank requires Officer Junior Management Scale-I and Law Officer.
Steel Authority of India Limited, West Bengal requires Professionals in Medical Discipline.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited requires Jr. Supervisor Trainees and Jr. Technician Trainees.
Principal Director, Defence Estates, Eastern Command, Kolkata invites applications for the posts of Sub-Divisional Officer Grade-I, Stenographer and Hindi Typist.
Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram offers admission to Ph.D. Programme in Economics.
Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Tamilnadu invites applications for the posts of Laboratory Technician, Junior Engineer, Junior Telecom Assistant etc.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay invites applications for the posts of SRF, Project Engineer, Web Designer etc.
Indian Army invites applications for 111th Technical Graduate Course (Jul-2010), 35th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and 6th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women course (Oct-2010).
Railway Recruitment Board, Bhubaneswar declares the results of written examination held on 30.08.09 for the post f ASM.
Ministry of Labour & Employment, DGE&T, Jamshedpur offers admission to various Technical courses.
Staff Selection Commission invites applications for recruitment of Sr. Technical Assistant, Post Graduate Teacher, Editor etc.
Regional Centre for Biotechnology invites applications for the posts of Registrar, Administrative Officer, Executive Engineer etc.

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EMPLOYMENT NEWS Oct 31

2009-11-12T18:42:00.004+05:30

Jobs&Career

Himachal Gramin Bank requires Clerk-cum-Cashier (Office Assistants).
Department of Atomic Energy invites applications for various posts.
Staff Selection Commission declares the results of Combined Matric Level (Main) Examination, 2008.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Noida needs Draughtsman.
National Geophysical Research Institute requires Scientists and Technical Assistants.
Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council notifies Women Scientists Scholarship Scheme (WOS-C).
Border Road Organsations requires 2490 various posts.
Central Tool Room and Training Institute invites applications for Free Training Programme for various Technical Courses.
Defence Research and Development Organisation requires Scientists.
The Indian Navy invites applications from unmarried male candidates for Grants Commission in Naval Armament Inspection Cadre of Executive Branch.
Goa Shipyard Limited invites applications for the posts of Sr. Manager, Manager, Nursing Assistant etc.
NSIC Technical Services Centre, Okhla offers admission to various Technical Courses.
National Institute of Immunology offers admission to Ph.D Programme for the Academic Year 2010-2011.
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry invites applications for the posts of Technical Assistant, Perfusionist, Assistant etc.
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited invites applications for various posts.
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management offers admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

Courtesy: Subrata Sinha

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The Singer Artist

2009-11-12T02:08:00.009+05:30

By Pratibha Sinha, Guwahati

"Captain Kumardhane, Thektara manurta buliya, sab samay sarbada asego.." (Paritraan movie)

This was Ashutosh Sinha who played the role of Captain Kumardhan, the cunning and manipulative Zaminder of Paritraan. Like a true artist Ashutosh loves to experiment and explore the talent in him. He is a singer, an actor and a social activist.

Since his college days, he started singing in Hindi, Bengali and Assamese, and had performed in various occasions in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Shillong, even in Assam, Tripura and Bangladesh.

He has given his voice in many audiocassettes produced by singers and producers. It was in the year 2002 with the release of EMAA, a patriotic song that Ashutosh went on releasing one-after-another Bishnupriya Manipuri songs. In 2004, he produced MINGAL, in 2005 JAIRIGA RAI KOMOLINI (Devotional song ) and BULURI MI (his 2 songs recorded in this audio cassette was released by singer Ms. Debjani Sinha).

Born on March 29, 1957 at village Burunga, Patharkandi, Karimganj District (Assam) to parents Late Krishna Kumar Sinha (Bideshi) and Magalsena Rajkumari, Ashutosh completed his schooling from Halflong College and went on pursuing Vocal Classical from Narayan Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Maligaon (Guwahati). He also played the lead negative role in Kalling. He is a well-known traditional Bishnupriya Manipuri “Kirtani” performing in different religious/devotional occasions.

His father was a State Government employee in the Revenue Department (Settlement) at Patherkandi. He is cousin of well-known Bishnupriya Manipuri singer - Oja Kalasena Rajkumar.

Working as Museum Assistant in the Director of Industries & Commerce, Assam, he is also closely associated with socio-cultural activities of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community. He is General Secretary of Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Sanskriti Parishad (NBMSP)/Central Committee; Cultural Secretary of Bishnupriya Manipuri Kristi Kendra; and Joint General Secretary of "Anandam", a Guwahati-based socio-cultural NGO founded by Voice of India Sa Re Ga Ma winner Debojit Saha.

For his notable contribution to the field of art and culture, he was felicitated by DILS Sanstha in November 30, 2008, the day of celebration of birth anniversary of Geetiswami Gokulananda organized by the Geetiswami Gokulananda Janma Jayanti Udjapon Committee at Shilpagram, Panjabari(Guwahati).

Art Biography
(Click on folder image to download songs)

EMAA (Patriotic Songs) in 2002

1. Punyatirtha Manipur Maati
2. O Mor Konak Baibuni
3. Emaa Tor Banapani
4. Kita Bultu O Lalite
5. Agyan Adhare Ma
6. Tor Udyan Hanat
7. Mor Thoigo Ti
8. Kihan Kanai Jorom Oilu

MINGAL in 2004

1, Emaa Tor Chorone
2. Praan Sakhi Hune
3. Dil Dil Dil
4. Aluwa Baibuni
5. Aatgo Tengarai
6. Aaji Rati_Shobha Sinha (wife of Asutosh)
7. O Nawli
8. Nadiyate

JAIRIGA RAI KOMOLINI (Devotional) in 2005

1. Homa dewri Baishnav
2. Jairiga Rai Komolini
3. Aji Naacher He
4. Brindabone Jagare Mon
5. Jogi Beshe
6. Nikka Nikka Ningkar
7. Aji Prabhu Mi
8. Hari Hari Bul Monhan

BULURI MI (two songs in his voice in the audio cassette released by Singer Debjani Sinha)

1. Asu Mi Nungai Oya

2. Buluri Mi Emaa Tore Bisareya

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Bhubaneshwar Sadhu Thakur 139th birth anniversary celebrated in Pune and Mumbai

2009-11-10T01:55:00.005+05:30

News & Views

By Rebati Mohan Sinha, Mumbai

Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Sangthan, Mumbai-Pune celebrates the birth anniversary of Sadhu Thakur in Pune on the day of his Janma-Tithi. Sadhu Thakur’s Janma-Tithi falls on the Bhatri Dwittia day, that is two days after Dipaboli (Dwipaanjli) and a day after Gobardhan Puja. The Sangthan celebrated the Mahotsav this year in Pune on October 20 and in Mumbai on November 1.

I feel proud and privileged to be associated with Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Sangthan, Pune-Mumbai that organized the birth anniversary celebration of Sadhu Thakur and other functions of the community.

I, on behalf of Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Sagathan, take this opportunity to thank the Bishnupriya Manipuris of these two cities who have encouraged and helped us to organise the Mahotsav.

There is a need of a religious icon for today’s society. The Ganesha Utsav in Maharashtra, was the vision of India’s great freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak. During India’s Freedom struggle, Tilak realized that his country needed a religious icon to bring collective consciousness and propagate the unity among the Maharashtrians. That could be only possible by making the Ganesha festival a public celebration. Tilak thus initiated a new resurgent movement of social awakening.

Similarly, our vision should be to eliminate superstition and illiteracy among our people. Celebrations like the Sarbojanin Sadhu Thakur’s Janma Barshiki are important to bring community people together. These occasions present a platform where all people, poor or rich, could gather, forgetting the differences and create a healthy atmosphere for the fulfillment of the goal of Developed Society.

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Contour your body with Liposuction

2009-11-10T00:27:00.001+05:30

Health & Fitness

Remember Susan Boyle of Britain’s Got Talent! How she looked in her first appearance in the musical reality show? She was unattractive, yet she awestruck the world with her innate musical talent.

Not everyone can be Susan Boyle who was accepted solely on her singing talent. Look around and you will find people are indeed becoming conscious of their look and the way they present themselves to the world.

They are doing their best to feel good about their health and look. Unfortunately, the modern lifestyle and poor food habits has made obesity one of the common health problems that people are facing today.

Can an obese person shed off extra kilos and look good? Yes, there are some conventional measures like diet control and physical exercises to reduce overweight. But with the advancement in medical science, burning of extra fats around certain specific areas near abdomen, chest, back, and waist which cannot be reduced by exercises or less diet, is now possible by Liposuction. A person can definitely gain desired shape by performing liposuction on his or her body.

What is Liposuction? The term Liposuction is used to describe a procedure to remove extra fat deposits from specific areas of the body. It is to be mentioned that Liposuction is not a quick substitute for losing weight and should not be taken as one more measure to prevent weight gain.

In Liposuction, fat is taken away using a cannula, which is a hollow tube, and aspirator, a suction device. There are various mechanism of Liposuction: Suction-Assisted Liposuction (SAL), Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL), Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL), Twin-Cannula (Assisted) Liposuction (TCAL or TCL), External Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (XUAL or EUAL), and Water-Assisted Liposuction (WAL).

Suction-Assisted Liposuction (SAL) is the standard technique of Liposuction. In this process, cannula is inserted meticulously through the fat layer by making a small hole in the body. It causes breaking up of the fat cells which is by the suction is drawn out.

In the recent times, Laser Liposuction (also known as Smartlipo, laserlipo) is gaining popularity. In this technique, LASER energy is used to melt the accumulated fat.

This was all about medical techniques to burn the extra fat and making people look good. To know more about Liposuction, search in your area qualified plastic surgeon, consult how the technique could make you feel better, and filled you with extra confidence.

Bishnupriya Manipuri Films: A new direction to the society

2009-11-08T02:20:00.002+05:30

VIEWS

By RK Rishikesh Sinha, New Delhi

Cinema is the finest form of creativity and art. Fortunate are those who are blessed with this potential and have been in the profession of filmmaking. It is praiseworthy who had acted and had been the part of the Bishnupriya Manipuri films. The Producers, directors, actors, singers, and crewmembers are worthy of appreciation for their endeavor. These movies have sown the seeds for the future movies that will be on the community.

Somewhere these movies, be it is the recently released Paritraan or Kalling have inspired the upcoming directors and producers to make films on Bishnupriya Manipuri community. Definitely, the new crop of directors and producers will be highlighting the different aspect of the community in their ingenious way.

What would be the possible stories that these to-be directors would be touching? Will it be sensitizing an issue of the community, what Kalling has done? Like Paritraan, will they be presenting the changing social ethos in our villages in the movies? One cannot predict, what would be the storyline of the next movie will be? One thing is sure that they will be taking the Bishnupriya Manipuri movie to a new height, what today it is missing.

Some might have reservation to praise these movies. Reasons might be many and valid. These movies have failed because one benchmarks it with Bollywood or Hollywood movies. If one isolate oneself, and for a moment keep himself away from the influence of movies made outside, one will definitely praise these movies. At least the critics will praise the creative juice the directors and crewmembers have poured in these movies.

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Emare ningkaria, a poem by Shila Sinha

2009-11-08T01:56:00.005+05:30

Emare ningkaria

By Shila Sinha

Thi achat mor dhyana gyane

Thor astitwa mar rome rome majjai majjai

Thi achat mar atmai billin

Thi mar janmabhumi.

Thar ningsahan aniya aher

Kati rangin fular gat,

Tar bukga bujiya asse

Kati honer fashale,

Upeit kathi manu kati pahiya

Ghar badhechi

Kati rangin hapanla

Manhanath kathio khourang

Ujjal bhabisatar.

Agadhe baro choleche kati annai abichar

Kati niriha nipiriter dhuningsa

Ti lakkarani lagesat

Ahiga bujhiya

Buggha patiya

Agai agar prati abishwas

Salashi maraner dike

Balaiya pidhiade habbi honar hapan

Kati ful satani nuarla

Aji binsha shatabdi lamaite

Manab shabhyater charame thaiya

Kiya sajhyakaruri ti tor sarbanash

Tor athyar apaman?

Jagade habhir prane supta athyare,

buje de ashwase

jingga de preme..

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Bishnupriya Manipuri celebrates birth anniversary of Geetiswami Gokulananda in Guwahati on Nov 29

2009-11-07T00:17:00.006+05:30

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Pratibha Sinha,Guwahati

Geetiswami Gokulananda Janma Jayanti Udjapon Committee of Guwahati, Assam, is going to celebrate 113th birth anniversary (Janma Jayanti) of Geetiswami Gokulananda on November 29, 2009 (Sunday) at Shilpagram Auditorium (near Kalakhetra), Panjabari.

Like every year, the Committee will be observing the day commemorating the life and contribution of Geetiswami Gokulananda for social reform. On the occasion cultural programme will be presented by artists from different areas of the city. The programme will start at 10:00 hrs and conclude at 18:00 hrs.

The Geetiswami Gokulananda Janma Jayanti Udjapon committee, Guwahati invites all Bishnupriya Manipuri masses from every corner of the country to make the celebration a grand success by attending the programme.

Sushil kumar Sinha, President; Col. Bijoy Sinha, Working President; Dils Lakshmindra Sinha, General Secretary; Asutosh Sinha(Ravi), General Secretary and other committee members jointly appeals to the Bishnupriya Manipuri people residing in other parts of the country to celebrate the 113th birth anniversary (Janma Jayanti) to pay homage to the great social reformer in his remembrance. He was born on November 26, 1896.

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NBMM appeals for democratic means to achieve community demands

2009-11-05T22:11:00.006+05:30

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The Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Mahasabha (NBMM) has called for democratic movement to achieve the longstanding demands of the community.

The apex-body has demanded appointment of Bishnupriya Manipuri Language teachers as per the Government norms; inclusion of a Bishnupriya Manipuri member in the recently constituted Linguistic Development Board of Assam; introduction of Bishnupriya Manipuri Cultural Programme in AIR & Doordarsan Kendras. It also demanded adding the community name in the Central list of Other Backward Class (OBC) and formation of a Development Council for overall development of the community.

NBMM has condemned the baseless rumour perpetrated by the so-called students’ leaders of fake organizations. It was stated in a joint meeting of the office bearers of the Central committee and Executive meeting of Assam State Committee Mahasabha. The meeting took place at Patherkandi, Karimganj District, Assam on October 25, 2009.

In the meeting, 34 satyagrahis were felicitated by Dr. Debendra Kumar Sinha, President of the Central Committee and by the dignitaries of Mahasabha. It is to be noted that 34-student satyagrahis were brutally injured when the 5th Assam Police Battalions resorted to lathicharge during the 12-hours NH 44 Road blockade at Patherkandi in the year 1995. In the police action, student leader Shalil Sinha succumbed to injury the next day at the Silchar Medical College on December 31, 1995.

The meeting appealed all the office bearers of the Mahasabha to work sincerely to strengthen the apex and the oldest organization of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community. Special emphasis was given on having a permanent fund and carrying out membership drive at the grass root level. It also stressed on the necessity of mass awareness about the Mahasabha to counter the propaganda being spreaded by a section of fake students.

The meeting was presided over by Bhupendra Sinha, President, Assam State Committee. The speakers who spoke on the occasion were Swapan Sinha, General Secretary, NBMM ASC; Dr. Probat Sinha, General Secretary, NBMM; Subash Sarma, President, Sri Sri Radhamadov Sewa Puja Committee; Satyen Sinha, Working President; Nilkanta Sinha, President Tripura State Committee; Anil Sinha (Goutam), Vice President (Diphu); Maipak Sinha, President Protapgorh Anchalic Committee and others.

Lastly, the newly formed Bishnupriya Manipuri Andolan Parishad headed by Sanju Sinha, the President; Kukil Sinha, Working President; Sashaka Sinha, and Hemen Sinha, General Secretary with 21-members were formally announced in the meeting and the list of names was handed over to Umakanta Sinha, General Secretary Andolan Parishad, Assam State Committee.

A brief History of Mahasabha

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BM writers felicitate biographer Haridas Sinha

2009-11-05T19:35:00.001+05:30

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Guwahati, Nov 2: The Bishnupriya Manipuri Writers’ Forum (BMWF), Guwahati, felicitated biographer Haridas Sinha of Tripura at a simple function at Babyland School, Tarun Nagar, Guwahati on Sunday. The Forum also formed a committee with educationist and litterateur Kumkum Sinha as President and BMWF Vice-President Narendra Kumar Sinha as general secretary to observe the birth anniversary of Geetiswami Gokulananda on November 26. Geetiswami Gokulananda is an alternative media mogul who is remembered by the members of the Bishnupriya Manipuri as a bard and the Jatiya Kabi.

While BMWF president and litterateur DILS Lakshmindra Sinha gave a detailed account on the objectives and activities of the Forum, educationist and writer Sukhajyoti Sinha delivered an elaborate lecture on the development of Bishnupriya Manipuri language and literature. She laid stress on the grammar of the language that varies from areas to areas. “A common grammar acceptable to all is a must for the development of the language and its literature,” she said, and added: “The two parallel schools of thought on spelling should sink their differences for the sake of development of the language and its literature. It’s true that two parallel lines never meet, but for the sake of development of Bishnupriya Manipuri language and literature the two rival schools of thought on spelling should draw a compromising line and sink the existing differences between them. If it isn’t done now, it’s the language and literature of the community that will suffer the worst casualty.” She further said since the working people cannot afford much time for social and literary activities, the retired people in the society can contribute to the cause. She is of the opinion that since languages continue to change like living organisms, the Bishnupriya Manipuri writers should also be accommodative to the new words that make their way to their language.

In his speech, Haridas Sinha, who wrote the biographies of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhuthakur, Gokulananda Geetiswami and Nileswar Mukherjee, gave a detailed account on the contribution of Geetiswami and Mukherjee.

Litterateur and educationist Kumkum Sinha, Santa Sinha, Forum members Pratibha Sinha, Ramendra Sinha, Narendra Kumar Sinha and others spoke on the occasion.

Courtesy: The Sentinel (November 3, 2009)

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The subtle magnificence of ‘Raas’ festival in Bangladesh

2009-11-05T11:59:00.002+05:30

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The Manipuri community from Madhabpur and Adampur, under Kamalganj upazila of Maulvibazar district, celebrated their major religious and cultural festival 'Maha Raas Leela' on November 2. Celebrations were held at Manipuri Jura Mandap in Madhabpur's Shibbazar and Adampur.

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A special online page for Paritraan, the Bishnupriya Manipuri movie

2009-11-04T00:33:00.007+05:30

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A special page has been created for the Bishnupriya Manipuri movie “Paritraan”. Viewers can visit the page paritraan.bishnupriyamanipuri.com. It is first time happening that a Bishnupriya Manipuri movie has got an unique URL, an online distinct identity.

More features will be added after reviewing the response of the readers.

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Sadhu Thakur’s utsav for me

2009-11-03T13:23:00.006+05:30

NEWS & VIEWS

By Suroshree Sinha, Bangalore

I have hardly been to Sadhu Thakur’s utsav. It was either something with office or something that kept me away from going. However, every time I had gone there I landed up meeting people who were either just phone friends or friends with whom I have lost touch. In Delhi I landed up meeting so many people and they are still in touch and are friends. To mention a few – Rishi, BN, Jyotirmoy, Tridiv.

In Delhi I had gone to represent my father Mr Kajal Kanti Sinha, who was in Pune that year, for the same thing. He called me through out the time and gave me an update of everything that was happening there when it was happening at the same time in Delhi. Dad wants to visit every place where they are making an effort to celebrate Sadhu Thakur’s utsav.

This year I am in Bangalore (for people who do not know… well I just got married in this town… thanks for the congratulation mails). He was here to visit me and the coincidence!!!! It was time for Sadhu Thakur’s utsav and he wanted to be a part of it. So we all got dressed up for the occasion and visited the venue. It was in a Krishna Mandir tucked away in the corner of the main street. It was decorated very simply with a stage, a seating area, a changing room and a dining area.

The first thing that struck me was the area was so clean, I mean where do you see clean temples in North, except the ISKON temple. Well, they had put together some cultural programs and Sheila kaki (She has written on the same event – check it out too) was ushering the whole event. She really did a brilliant job. She is a teacher so it comes naturally to her. There were some very well put together dance items, song numbers and a very well written poem about the life of Sadhu Thakur. Dad then spoke about the only Bishnupriya Manipuri temple that is coming up in Raadha kund and how everyone involved in it is wishing to have a Sadhu Thakur utsav there some time in the near future, and requested everyone to contribute an amount, what ever suitable for them.

The second thing that caught my eye was the way the elders were ushered to have lunch before any young bloods and no one complained. It needed a little mentioning but it happened, just the way it happens in the villages. This is something that is a beautiful tradition, a small gesture to show that you respect your elders.

That day I met lot of people and realized that in that utsav I had more family members than I had expected it: relatives I did not even know, friends I had long lost touch with. The day ended with introduction of who was who and I left with a long list of phone numbers and knowing that I have more family members in Bangalore than I had originally counted.

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The making of an event

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The making of an Event

2009-11-02T09:07:00.008+05:30

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By Prabal Atreya, Bangalore

About a month back, a bunch of young minds, gathered to discuss the possibility of an event. These minds were all in unison, knew the importance of having a social life. They also understood for a fact that we can’t wait till everything’s hunky dory. And we would socialize when we get ourselves a swanky car, a 3-BHK, crack the CAT, so on and so forth. Because, they felt, by the time it happens, we would have lost many of the precious things and moments. But considering the challenges B’lore has, in terms of getting everyone under one roof, this appeared to be a mammoth task. So, this team set out with a single objective to have everyone in one platform, believing if this could be possible, we can get into finer things as the time goes.

Each one went with an assigned task along with a deadline. In due course of time, some of us met expections; some of us did fail too. The targets were revised and the cycle continued. The young India that we belong, working for large corporate houses, have a myth around in running a show with lots of corporate fundas. While the truth is, there is a thin line between management techniques and social etiquettes that we have to work around, in order to ensure a social event of this scale and magnitude. We decided to take care of both with utmost sincerity.

There are so many brilliant people, great minds and enthusiasts in B’lore, was visible in all those who worked their schedule differently in order to make this event possible. We did not have a President or Secretary to begin with, but had worked out assignments that could possibly be done by each one among us. Mrinal and his wife Sangeeta, probably, the finest couple around, worked out like anything. Mrinal had a tough role to play considering his experience. But he ensured that he spends time with his better half during weekends, taking her along with him anywhere and everywhere, meeting both the targets successfully. He showed us a way that there actually is a way to do things and keep everything balanced. Raghav was another soul whose rich experience was vital for us; he’s one guy who got us the finest venue available; the banner that everyone was talking about and most importantly, with his valuable inputs. The ever-smiling Pannalal who always took up anything that came his way. Sharbendra (Tinku) was critical to lot of plannings, had to go home due to personal commitments but he surprised all by being there well before the event. My heart goes out to Swapan, without him, this event could not have been what it is. He’s one guy, who was engaged in resource allocation, led the cultural events from the front. There’s Fulendra Sinha from R.T.Nagar, who jumped into action after hearing the event, carried to spread the word, and funds collection in his ever growing area. If there’s one place to be christened as Bishnupur in B’lore, it has to be R.T.Nagar with the vast population of Bishnupriya Manipuri staying there. Bijoy, in spite of his just-married status, and his professional commitments, ensured he promotes the event and drives his wife, Madhavi for a dance practice for the event. There’s Jugnath who gave special inputs for the event, we missed him during the final because of his professional commitments. There is Ramakanta (Bhanu) who joined us soon after his personal commitments and covered up for the lost time during the most important hours. And lastly, there’s Debashishda, who’s instrumental in everyway, with his vast experience helping us in making things better.

Operationally speaking, if there’s one hand who needs applaud is, Sushanta. He was never there in the picture initially, but he initiated, took the charge; it reflects his attitude. He was critical almost everywhere during the final days. Then, there’s Amit and Jiten, who worked tirelessly during the final days. We missed one guy though, Abhijit, who’s on a professional trip to US, he surely would have added a lot of value; but his absence was filled in by his sister Robita. Little does she knows that the badges she prepared were liked by one and all. There are people who initiated on their own, who do not need reminders. There’s Sharmistha who started off the preps for a cultural event, got a team of her own with Madhavi, Lovely and Bimola giving company to her. There’s Sharmila, along with her sisters, Gautomi and Sananda, jumped into action during the final days and came out with such a brilliant performance. Highly appreciate their efforts, considering the time they took to get ready. The last night before the event was very critical. Sushanta and Amit were instrumental in getting the resources in place and slogging their way out till the wee hours in the morning and again turn up at 6.30am on the D-Day. Jeetendra, Neelkanto Chatterjee, Vishal, Robindra, Santosh, Shankanto, Tinku, Panna, Swapan, Shila Sinha were all involved on the final day. Then there are people like Rohijit who quietly come and do their bit by simply doing a Shevari act during the Bandara. That’s speaks volume of one’s character. It feels great when a Sharmila walks up to you and says- you should have involved us with certain responsibilities. Goes on to show that we have people with great attitudes, but we just had some communication gap here in B’lore. The event was successful in many ways than one. There’s a brother-sister who got to see each other after a good couple of years. We could also witness the some talented, good-looking Bishnupriya Manipuri males and females, all heavyweights with their CV.

Honestly, these names are worth a mention, which is the whole intention. Because all of these names come into my League Extraordinaire. We can’t be hidden into a smooth dress code and a corporate visiting card, while the truth is you’re slogging it out by just being an ordinary person. Unlike this lot, this has the potential, which consider and play around the given surface and gives their best. Because they initiate, participate, suggest, take feedback and are willing to make a change. All of them are rockstars if you know what that means.

A salute to all of them.

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Let us honour the men of Forces

2009-11-02T01:54:00.006+05:30

The Indian Armed Forces (Army, Air Force and Navy), the paramilitary forces and the State police, have always been the first choice as the profession for the Bishnupriya Manipuri boys from every village. Every house has members in the armed forces serving the nation.

Here is an initiative to cement the ties among the retired personnel of armed forces and the state police who have once donned the dress of honour. The collated entries will definitely give a nice read (with its statistical value), telling the people the stories about their experiences during the tenure of the service.

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You can see the entries here.

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Oct 30 Assam blasts: A reason to be united

2009-10-31T01:28:00.005+05:30

Photo: Merinews.com

By Rebati Mohan Sinha, Mumbai

On October 30 in 2008, Assam had witnessed the bloodiest day in its history. Series of bomb blasts in different parts of the state left behind 90 people dead and injuring many. Never before it, had the people of Assam witnessed such calculated dastardly act of terror.

One year has passed. But dreadful memories of the gruesome incident still lingers in people's mind. After one year, the question arises – how we shall remember this day? With anger or grief? The immeasurable pain that the people of Assam have suffered, forgetting it as another run-of-the-mill terrorist attacks that the country have witnessed, is impossible to go.

Especially for the victims of the bomb blasts, the day will be haunting them every time it will be mentioned, for its sheer horror, for its ceaseless terror that was trailing on this very day. For us who were glued to the television set, it was anger coursing in our veins.

On one hand, the day had brutally revealed the fact how much our lives are insecure in the hands of those who are having the power to protect us, how politicians, the bureaucrats and the system have failed us and our faith. But on the other hand, the day will be remembered for bringing people of Assam together at the time of grief and anguish and standing side by side against divisive politics with a commitment to unite against terrorism.

There are few important questions to ponder upon; are there any recent changes in the Government machinery and in the indifferent attitude of sleeping politicians of the state and the center? Do they awake to their duties towards citizens?

The law is OK in its place. There is no need to change the laws, what is lacking is attitude towards it. The State resources to counter such instances are inadequate. There is need to overhaul the whole strategy, there is a need to modernize the police force, allocation of sufficient funds, and better coordination of state and center intelligence agencies. Last not the least, establishing a crisis management team which can be pressed to action at the time of crisis.

As a Bishnupriya Manipuri of Assam, where my brethren also fallen victim to the bomb blasts, I would like to remember October 31 as the beginning of a new politics of India and Assam in particular. A politic that looks beyond the policy of hate and divisiveness. A politic that could help us to build up a strong, secure, brave nation unwavering before the scourge of terror. A politic not driven by lies and corruption.

October 30, a poem by DILS Lakshmindra Sinha

NBMM extends helping hand to kin of city blast victims, Dec 2, The Assam Tribune

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Ritwick Sinha brings laurel to his school

2009-10-30T18:48:00.001+05:30

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Ritwick Sinha, a class-III student of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Guwahati has been placed 1st in Group ‘A’ in the Drawing Competition in Guwahati Metropolitan Talent Hunt, 2009 organised by Chiro Seuj Kalakrishti Vikash Kendra in association with EemBeeM Social Circle, Guwahati. He is son of Mr. Ramendu Sinha and Mrs. Rina Rani Sinha, Guwahati.

Hori-utthan, the hoisting of Firral

2009-10-30T00:27:00.001+05:30

By Rebati Mohan Sinha, Mumbai

This is a very auspicious day for the Hindus in general and Bishnupriya Manipuri in particular. On this day the elders of the house, keep the Ekadashi fast, to be the part of the ritual while the priest orate the mantras prior to hoisting of the flag, the Firral next day.

The important of Ekadashi occurs on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in the Month of Kartika month (mid Oct-Nov.) after the chaturmas, fourth month period of solitude and meditation, when Lord Vishnu is said to be resting. The Ekadashi at the start of chaturmas 11th day of Ashada is equally significant and sacred. And

it also scientifically proved that the Ekadashi fast fulfils the need for the digestive system to take rest and helps periodically clear the digestive track of food, oil and spices etc. thus the person becomes healthy thus longevity increases.

Why should we keep Ekadashi fast? There is a story behind the power of Ekadashi fast. The power of Ekadashi is about a king, named Rukmangada and his people through out his kingdom made the subjects healthy and longevity, hence the death rate fallen drastically as a result the Yamraja, the Lord of Death was very much in panic. He went to Brahma for redressal. In order to break the pious practice of Ekadashi, Brahma sent a Rupasi naari, Mohini, who won the confidence of the king, Rukmangada within no time because of her beauty. The king was so mad after her, he forgot all his responsibilities as a ruler of the kingdom, and started spending his entire time with Mohini and fulfilling whatever wishes she expressed, but except one, and that was of breaking Ekadashi fast.

Mohini insisted him several times for breaking his fast; but he refused, saying that she can ask for anything other than the breaking of fast. In anger, she asked for the head of king’s son. King Rukmangadas’ son readily agreed and offered his head. At the nick of time Lord Vishnu appeared and saved the king’s son. He blessed the king and all his subjects of the kingdom. In return, the people of Kingdom reciprocated with the hoisting of flags in honor of Lord Vishnu in every house.

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140th birth anniversary of Shree Shree Bhubaneswar Sadhu baba in Bangaluru

2009-10-28T09:35:00.001+05:30

By Shila Sinha, Bangaluru

On October 25, 2009, the 140th birth anniversary of Shree Shree Sadhu baba Bhuvenaswar mahotsav was celebrated at a Krishna temple of Kormangla in Bangalore. I was lucky to be a part of this auspicious occasion. I was rather surprised to see so many families and enthusiastic young stars present over there.

Before coming to Bangalore it was beyond my imagination that there would be such a big society of Bishnupriya Manipuri in this city which is the fastest growing city of information technology in India. I felt proud of my society.

At the beginning of the occasion, puja was held. After that cultural programme started and it continued for sometime. Everything took place very smoothly and systematically. For that I must give thanks to a few enthusiastic, energetic and lively youths namely Prabal, Mrinal, Swapan, Santosh & all. They left no stone unturned to accomplish this festival. After bandara interaction, session went on for sometime.

Many men and women employed in different profession introduced themselves and expressed their views regarding forming a committee to organize this sort of occasion in near future.

At the end I must not forget to convey my heartiest thanks to all seberies & ema indals who render their great help to make this auspicious occasion of Sadhu Baba mohotsav most successful.

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140th birth anniversary of Bishnupriya Manipuri saint celebrated: The Assam Tribune

2009-10-27T11:31:00.002+05:30

NEWS

Correspondent

HAILAKANDI, Oct 26 – The 140th birth anniversary of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur, the foremost saint of Bishnupriya Manipuri community, was celebrated with two daylong programmes in the Sadhu Thakur Sevashram of Hailakandi on October 20-21 last. The programme started with the worshipping of Sadhu Thakur. A procession was also taken out on the occasion in the morning.

The discussion on the life of Sadhu Thakur held on the occasion was presided over by Lalmohan Singha and was addressed by veteran educationist and retired principal of Public Higher Secondary School, Prajesh Chandra Debroy, retired professor Barun Kumar Sinha, Madhusadan Sinha, Sabyasachi Sinha among others. All of them discussed about the life of Sri Sri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur and urged the young generation to follow his path. Explaining the life of Sadhu Thakur, they said that the saint was born in the middle part of 19th century in the Baropua village of Cachar. The name of Baropua village now has been changed as Bhubaneswar Nagar. He went to Nabadweep in the early childhood for the study of Shastra. He established Sri Sri Govinda Mandir, which is now a famous place for Gauriya Baishnav Society. He also wrote a book Sri Sri Govindarchanchuramoni.

Later in a function, the MLA of Patherkandi, Kartik Sena Sinha was felicitated. The felicitation function was presided over by Dr. Debendra Kumar Sinha. In his address, MLA Sinha stressed the need of spreading the message of Sadhu Thakur among the new generation. He urged the youth to unite together for the welfare of the Bishnupriya Manipuri. He lamented that the entire community is now facing identity crisis and alleged that the government is totally reluctant towards the demand of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community. He further alleged that the representative of Bishnupriya Manipuri community was also not included surprisingly in the committee formed for the linguistic minority community and informed that they met the Speaker of the Assembly and placed their demand. The Speaker later suggested the inclusion of the representative of Bishnupriya Manipuri in the committee headed by Bijoy Krishna Nath, he added. The MLA also announced the donation of Rs 1.5 lakh for the development of the Sadhu Thakur Sevashram of Hailakandi.

Courtesy: The Assam Tribune (October 27, 2009)

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Photo Glimpses: Delhi Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur Abhirbhav Tithi

2009-10-27T10:33:00.004+05:30

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Photo: Surajit Sinha

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Nagarik Samiti Delhi celebrates Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur Abhirbhav Tithi

2009-10-26T10:38:00.004+05:30

NEWS

The Bishnupriya Manipuri Nagarik Samiti Delhi and NCR successfully organised the 140th birth anniversary of Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur in the capital city on October 25, 2009. The programme which ran the whole day was dotted by cultural programmes and speeches on the life and philosophy of the Great Saint Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur.

The day began with the speech by Kabindra Purkayastha, MP, Silchar, describing the life and work of Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur. He said Great people are above community, their contribution is for humanity.

He was followed up by Jogendra Sinha’s brief speech on the role and contribution of Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur to the society.

Haridas Sinha, Ex-President, Bishnupriya Manipuri Nagarik Samiti Delhi and NCR, also spoke on this occasion.

Paritosh Sinha, Hindustani Classical singer, sang on this auspicious occasion. The classical dances performed by Bandana, Monica Rajkumari and Kanika Rajkumari were well appreciated by the attendees.

‘Great People are above community line’: MP Kabindra Purkayastha

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Once in a year

2009-10-26T02:48:00.007+05:30

By RK Rishikesh Sinha, New Delhi

Sunday appeared a complete different day for the Bishnupriya Manipuri residents of Delhi. Young and old, men and women alike, had a complete gaga time at the celebration of 140^th Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur Abhirbhav Tithi. They were all seen carrying close-up smile and busy chit-chatting with their friends and relatives.

However, for many it came as an unexpected day, since the day gave them an opportunity to be in touch with their villagers, classmates and oldie-goldie friends. A young lady from Barupua, the birth place of Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur, was very happy to find many of her village boys and girls at the venue. Not to guess, the newly married lady kicking the never –stopping conversation with her gangor manu.

For Gautam Sinha, M.Tech student of IIT Delhi, and who is first-time attending the event, got amazed with the sheer volume the Bishnupriya Manipuris in the capital city that had congregated in the event. It was an all-day talk for him; he got acquainted with so many new friends. When asked about the food, “Yummi, it was very tasty,” he said.

Promod Sinha, who happens to be the first subscriber of the site, the day was a special day to meet with his phone friends with whom he remains in touch the whole year through phone and mail. His friends’ circle had a guaranteed fun-day at the event.

And for those who have been attending Shri Shri Bhubaneswar Sadhu Thakur’s celebration every year, they were heard saying that this year presence of many new young faces has increased. However they also admitted that many persons known to them have not come at the event. They were enquiring about them.

As the day came to an end, conversation among the attendees became frantic as if it is going to be their last day of their meeting. They all have a good word for the organizer, the Bishnupriya Manipuri Nagarik Samiti, in organizing the event in such a grand scale.

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