The Inconvenient Truth| Bharat Gaurav Puraskar|

Dr. H.H. Mate was recently conferred 'Bharat Gaurav Puraskar' (BGP). I lost count (I'm not good with numbers) of how many awards he has been given so far, all i know is that he had crossed a ton (Ccp ADCs' had gifted him a brand new car to commemorate this feat) and i also know that four more awards still awaits him.

He is slated to be awarded 'Best Educationist Award' this coming Monday on 22nd Sept in the Award Presenting Ceremony in the Speaker Hall in the capital & three more viz. Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award, Dr. Ambedkar Sadbhavana Award & India Pacific Gold Award on 17 Nov at Dy. Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi in the 34th National Seminar & Award Presentation Ceremony organised by Economic Growth Society of India.

For those of us, who doesn't know tit-bits about the 'Noble Son of India' awardee he is the Founder Principal & Director of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Foundation School, Tuibuong, Ccp.

Hailing from the same place (Ccp) as this 'learned man' i'd seen him many a times in the market square or around his school premises but never had the opportunity of exchanging pleasantries.

However, i'd the rare opportunity of attending a seminar, thanks to bro‪#‎Semson‬, 'Contours of Kuki Nationalism' organised by Kuki Kibom & Hills Today (?), in which many scholars including the 'down to earth'-Dr. Hi Hi Mate (citizens of Ccp knows him by this name) presented a 'thought provoking' papers on various diverse topic or topic of interests, our interests, to be exact.

Despite numerous private break for a leak owing to my not so longstanding/ weak bladder, i was all ears to what conspired between the scholars & several enthusiast listeners inside Bijang-Vengnuom Community Hall.

When 'Bharat Gaurav Puraskar' awardee occupied the podium & thundered with his rather coarse-husky voice i remember having told bro Semson, that the speaker bear uncanny resemblance to Lenin, much to his amusement. I couldn't quote him but i recollect his having said that he doesn't need to refer any book or quote anybody in preparing that august paper.

To that the audience applauded him frantically but the look on other speakers (paper presenter), seated on the stage, were insipid if not irked or provoked. We (bro Semson, Mrs. Semson & a friend) looked each other in utter disbelief. I thought how on earth can somebody do that, on purpose or by dint of a mere 'oops!'.

His paper, speech to be precise, was nevertheless enthralling but it stretched on for too long and by that time my bum really hurts; it was already numb. And my concentration couldn't keep pace with his enthusiasm thanks to one of the adhoc 'time-keeper' who signalled him that his time was up. But 'resilience' must be his 'pet-name' he still continued for at least five more minutes until he said 'Thank you' and step down. Again a thunderous applause reverberated through the half-empty Hall.

Amidst all the accolades & laurels, our Lenin-look-alike scholar & a renowned personality, a 100+ awards to his feather ( if you thinks i meant hair, he is almost bald now) the latest addition being his 'BGP' award. But the link to this award, provided below, raised an eye-brow.

The link provided here http://www.indiaprideaward.com/awardess.html with the heading 'Nomination form' and sub-heading 'More Details' clearly stated that a hefty sum of Rs. 51000 is a 'must' for registration fee to avail 'Bharat Gaurav Puraskar' and in the event of those applicants not getting the said award the whole amount would be refunded it further stated. One phrase creeps in my mind 'no ullu banawing'...

Need i say more? The rest rest on your discretion. But I sincerely don't have an iota of info about the other 'prestigious' awards (see the attached file at the bottom). Perhaps, this revelation could just be the tip of the iceberg.

Let me be honest, i hold no grudges against him nor idolized him and this is not an attempt to malign the 'Father of Awards'. I know, i'll not gain anything in return for not 'toe-ing the line' but will ended up earning the ire of his many loyalist, admirers or fans. I just want the truth to be told and affirmed myself that I'm a logical prick 

And one pertinent question arises if we ever plan on celebrating CH anniversary this coming Oct (15 Oct) won't it be a good idea to constitute an award to honour our highly acclaimed scholar, scientist, writer & educationist? CH Oopsy Rosy Award 2014- 'Baap ka Award' or 'Baap ka A(wk)ward' may suffice.

Last but not the least, let me present this - 'If you're looking for Dr. H. H. Mate in a hospital, you'll find him in 'A-ward'.

(DISCLAIMER: The views  expressed in this article are entirely that of the writer, Nehtinthang Haokip and doesn't, in any way, reflect CH-You'll Never Walk Alone & Publish or Persih line of views & opinions--Admins)

Below here is the list of Dr. Mate's Awards from his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/HH-MATE/314679298572789:

A. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS (Alphabetical Order)

1. American Medal of Honour ABI (NCUSA) 2003 Gold Medal
2. International Excellence Gold Star Award NIED (London, England) 1998 Cash
3. International Millennium Gold Star Award IFNRI (Bangkok, Thailand) 2000 Cash
4. Man of the year Award ABI (NC, USA) 2003 Citation + Cash
5. Pride of India Award & Gold Medal FFI (Washington, USA) 1999 Cash + Gold Medal
6. UNICEF Award UNICEF (Paris, France) 1998 Cash
7. World Medal of Honour ABI (NC, USA) 2004 Gold MedalFamous 

B. NATIONAL AWARDS AND HONOURS (Alphabetical Order)

1. Bal Sahyog Award UCM (New Delhi) 2000 Gold Trophy +Certificate
2. Bharat Exellence Award FFI(New Delhi) 1997 Gold Trophy + Certificate
3. Bharat Gaurav Award IIF(New Delhi) 1997 Gold Trophy + Certificate
4. Bharat Jyoti Award IIFS(New Delhi) 2000 Gold Trophy + Certificate
5. Bharat Shiksha Ratna Award GSHEG(Delhi) 2010 Gold Trophy + Cash
6. Best Citizen of India Award IPH(New Delhi) 1998 Gold Trophy
7. Communal Harmony Award NFCH(Mumbai) 1999 Cash + Citation
8. Devoted Teacher Award & Silver Medal SFS(Mansarovar, Rajasthan) 1998 Silver Medal+ Certificate
9. Glory of India Award & Gold Medal FFI (Banglore) 1997Gold Trophy & Gold Medal
10. Journalism Award IPPH(New Delhi) 1997 Cash + Certificate
11. Man of Achievement Award IPH(New Delhi) 1999 Citation+ Volume
12. Millennium Achiever Award & Gold Medal IISA(New Delhi) 2000 Gold Medal + Citation
13. National Child Welfare Award DSWCD(Mumbai) 2004 Cash +Citation
14. Paryavaran Dronacharya Award & Gold Medal ICWESSAR (Jaipur) 1998 Silver Medal + Certificate
15. Vanyajeeva Dronacharya Award & Silver Medal ICWESSAR (Jaipur) 2006 Silver Medal + Certificate
16. Vikas Ratna Award IEF(New Delhi) 1998 Cash + Certificate
17. Vijay Ratna Award IIFS(New Delhi) 1998 Gold Trophy + Certificate.

C. DISTRICT LEVEL AND STATE LEVEL AWARDS (Alphabetical Order)

1. Famous Writer Award Kuki Students' Organisation,(CCp) 2001
2. Good Reader Award Reader's Digest, India (Mumbai) 1999
3. Life Dedicated Service Award DSRFS (Ccp) 2009
4. State Teachers' Award Dept. of Edn.(s) Govt, of Manipur,(Imphal) 2003

D. PROFILE & BIOGRAPHY OF DR. HH. MATE, PUBLISHED IN THE VOLUME/BOOK BY PUBLISHING HOUSES AND OTHERS

1. The North Eastern Personalities IPPH(New Delhi) 1997
2. The Rising Personalities of India IPPH(New Delhi) 1998
3. The Best Citizen of India IPH(New Delhi) 1998
4. The Man of Achievements IPH(New Delhi) 1999
5. The Millennium Achievers IISA(New Delhi) 2000
6. The Contemporary Who's Who ABI(North Carolina, USA) 2003
7. The Indian Personalities UCM(New Delhi) 2005

Campus Huilhi First Anniversary

Campus Huilhi celebrated its First Anniversary cum CH Oopsy Rosy Awards 2011 on Oct. 15, 2011 at FSA Office, now ISA (International Students Association), Teflas JNU at 17:00 hrs IST (Indian Stretch-able Time) with all pomp and show within CH grasp. As it was strictly imposed, via various CH media agencies, a day earlier, CH celebs were seen adhering to the imposition by wearing CH designer evening gown and dressing up for the occasion much to the pleasure of the frenzy fans and paparazzis thronging the venue an hour earlier before the scheduled time. G4 security had a tumultuous task maintaining peace and order within 3 km radius of the venue.

The gala event was hosted by CH Editorial Board-Pu Kempth Shaii, Pu Thanggoulien and Pu Nehtinthang Haokip and the exclusive V.V.I.P. guests included prominent people from all walks of life, ranging from world renowned poets to socialites, few amongst them were Shri Paothang f/o Christina Nemlalchawi, Bebem Khongsai sis/o Thanggoulien, Amin Haokip, Letminlun Haokip and Nuom Haokip-ace photographer with The Times of CH.

The glittering ceremony commenced with the Lighting of Diya by Pu L. Letkhomang Haokip, founder Campus Huilhi. Unfortunately, he was reported to have burnt his finger accidentally while lighting but those seated in the front row heaved a sigh of relief on knowing that 'it was nothing serious'. Mentioned may be made here that CH-'Medicin Sans Frontier' (Doctors without Border) were put on standby in case someone in the crowd get a stroke as emotions were invariably high during such CH event.

It was then followed by CH protégé Ng. Kimrose Vaiphei's soulful rendition of CH Anthem "Campus Huilhi'n inung khom ui" all the people gathered were seen standing in "savdhan" position, with bated breath and misty eyed. One of CH celebs, Christina was quoted as saying "Without my knowledge, tears were building up in my eyes. It was very emotional, especially, for someone like me who had already left the campus". 

Pu Thanggoulien a.k.a CH Rajinikanth, in a matter of secs afterward, enthralled the crowd with his hard hitting presentation on CH-Through the Ages and thanked its partners in India and abroad through thick and thin, trials and temptations. Pu Nehtinthang then, spoke at length about CH-Problems and Challenges Ahead and requested all its shareholders to continue investing in CH. Pu Kempth Shaii joined the bandwagon by unleashing his quirky jokes and banter, charming all the ladies present 'in the house', he also thanked the Jury members of CH Oopsy Rosy Award 2011 for their unbiased and impartial decisions.

"All said and (now) dance" thundered Kempth at the end of his speech and requested CH StepUp choreographer Ng. Cecilia to take centre stage. She jumped at the offer, with both hands, "but on one condition" she said. The condition was Kempth and Thang had to shake their stiff leg with her. The Editor-duo was taken aback but they took up the challenge. Their impromptu jig set the stage on fire even the V.V.I.P guests were seen jiving and waving their hands, to the dance steps. However, after the program, Thanggoulien was upset for not being called out to show his dancing skills. However, it was learnt that, it was said in a lighter vein and all was well.

CH was and is never short of talents and this claim was fomented by the deadly duo, going by the stage name CH Rockstar, Tong and John, they were a threat to many rock-bands in India and elsewhere abroad and had amassed a large fan following not only in India and abroad but also in the jungles of JNU among the comrades. Despite the news of lofty offers knocking at their door every now and then from various Music Company and Recording Studio they stick to CH. Then, P.P. Bus band-Aalhing and Min soothed the audience by their all time hit song "P.P. Bus". The crowds outside made their peace with the security guards when they heard their melodious song. After they put down their guitar the audience, both inside and outside, were heard chanting "Once more" but due to time constraint Program Co-ordinator and Event Management manager had to decline.

After that, the audience were taken by a big surprise with the announcement of CH Oopsy Rosy Award and then , one by one, each CH celeb along with the hand-picked guest were called upon the stage, walking, hand in hand together, to announce the winner and give away the respective award. At the word of mouth "Can we have the nominations, please?" from CH celeb, accompanying the guest, a projector animated the screen with video clips of the contenders. The winners were announced by the guest amid thunderous applause within and the blaring whistles from outside. Shri Paothang in his husky bari-tone pronounced "Al...fonsa" who was the winner of 'Social Network-lite''. The Times of CH, in its morning edition, the following day listed that as CH- 'Kodak Moment of The Night' with the following words- “it will be forever remembered in the days to come”. 

The Awards were instituted by CH in collaboration with its founder and were given in over 27 categories to honor (ridicule at the same time) members of CH family in their untiring, self-less effort in staying afloat, in the limelight and through public scrutiny. The winners in each category were awarded 'Midas-fork' trophy, which was the first of its kind in the history of Award Ceremony in the world. The panel of judges for the Awards were: Dr. Paokholal Haokip, Asst. Prof., Pondicherry University, Dr. Hoineilhing Sitlhou, Asst. Prof., Hyderabad University, Shri. Ronald Thangeo, Lecturer, Moirang College, Smt. Kimneilhing Haokip, Research Scholar, NEHU and Shri. T. Amir Kuki, Peon, Karamchari Association, JNU (CH anonymous fans).

Below here is CH Oopsy Rosy Awards 2011 winners and the category in which they won, by two-third majority of popular vote.

1. Million Rupee Baby: D Cecilia Haokip

2. Siesta Ki Jawani: Cate Touthang

3. Slam Dunk Millionaire: Kimneijou Rosy Lotjem

4. The Quote- Mother: Neneo Haokip

5. Highway To Her: Theim Kipgen

6. Ms. Confusionality: Bibi Kipgen

7. She Bake To Differ: Christina Nemlalchawi

8. Social Network-lite: Alphonsa Lhingboi

9. Lady Keen: Hevah Sitlhou

10. Rocket Singh, Salesperson of The Year: Aalhing Kipgen

11. Ms. Haley's Comet: Chongboi Haokip

12. Ms. Oops-ophilic: Kimrose Vaiphei

13. Ms. Habibi-lity: KýmSàràh Tøútháñg

14. Ms. India Elsewhere: Marykim Haokip

15. Star Performer of The Year: Ruth Khongsai

16. Ms. Ajinomoto: Zoukim Vaiphei

17. Geek God looks: Thanggoulien Khongsai

18. ID Man: Dominic T Haokip

19. Bet- Man: Thangminlen Kipgen

20. Mr. Lonely: Kipgen Mangboi

21. Chai-cintosh: Mangcha Haokip

22. Devil Child: Kempth Shaii

23. Beauti-fool Mind: Kom Chung

24. Men Who Pose: Tong Haokip

25. Sex-ist Man A Lie: Qai Haokip

26. The ‘Min’ with The Whole: Satminlun Khongsai

27. Raymond, The Incomplete Man: Nehtinthang Haokip

We, CH family, thank the following Jury Members, nonchalantly though :)

1. Dr. Paokholal Haokip

2. Dr. Boinu Sitlhou

3. Shri. Ronald Thangeo

4. Smt. Kimneilhing Haokip

5. Shri. T. Amir Kuki, Peon Karamchari Association, JNU (CH anonymous fan).

Written based, solely, on memory. E & O if found, the writer requested your kind apology. It's Nehtinthang Haokip, here, wielding his quilt. Thank you!

Decoding Mr. President (Mr. Thangminlen Kipgen, Pres KSOD)

No matter how important or trivial, news item concerning the 'highest office' always grabs an 'eye-ball'. In a recent Whatsapp transcript between untraceable source(s) on one end and the 'Office of the President' on the other, that this writer chanced upon by sheer coincidence, has kept the best 'code-breakers' and 'deciphers' we have at our disposal into a tizzy.

Sources closed to the 'Red House' (functionally akin to the White House) who refused to be named told our reporters that the transcript is 'classified' and a 'rare treasure' and added that if ever the code is deciphered and made accessible to the public could, in the long run, prove to be fatal for the President himself. Red House legal experts however argued that it (transcript) can't be used as evidence against the President in a court of law. In all likelihood, charges against the President if ever pressed/ made appears to be unlikely. (Don't worry, I don't even get what it means).

Few hours in the wake of the 'rare discovery' & the unnecessary brouhaha it generated, oppositions confirmed 'skeletons' would be tumbling out of the closet hence forth. One sleuth handling the Investigating Agency that keeps a tab on the President's movement ever since he assumed office last spring said "it's very unfortunate" and went on to add "what transpired behind close doors of the Red House should not, under any circumstances, be made public and it is in the best interest of the print and electronic media to let 'the best kept secrets' what it primarily ought to be".

Following these untoward development, Mr. President addressed the 'Press Conference' held at B'putra Mess this morning and clarified the news doing the round over his alleged hands in this whole madness, "everything has been blown out of proportion" he was quoted as saying. He also stated that "he find it personally amusing to see this 'piece of crap' (news) everywhere and the furore it generated completely unnecessary".

For the first time, Mr. President faces the criticism upfront and went a step further telling the anxious reporters that "he was, in a candid Whatsapp chat, lavishing his praises upon three ladies viz Lyna Misao, Neiboi Sitlhouand D Cecilia Haokip dressing up 'hindustani' for Ganga Hostel Nite and giving some fashion tips and nothing beyond that". He lamented the fact that in his pursuit to cater privacy to the masses he had to resort to his own privacy being infiltrated.

This revelation proved to be genuine the 'code-breakers' confirmed. And now, the media and the agency handling this 'breaking news' are left 'red-faced' for this mediocrity. Spokesperson of the President said "the President has undivided attention for both the sexes; the fairer sex has long been neglected and prejudiced. The President's attention in this aspect is a small step in the right direction toward the upliftment of the status of women" he added. He also further stated that "First lady, who ever she'll be, has a role in this new found interest of Mr. President'.

This reports, in hindsight, time and again proved that news reporters these days are daring and raring to go untether/berserk to scoop up such story as silly as these. On the other hand, criticism were pouring in from all quarters saying in 'one voice' that it was a publicity stunt on the part of the Office of the President to put the beleaguered 'head of the state' into the limelight.

This 'crap writer' tenders an apology to CH family for writing this report which could have been ignored right away but for the sake of 'something is better than nothing' and for 'news sake' he sincerely felt it his duty to disappoint you once again with this long 'piece of crap' like it was in CH heyday…..

‪#‎SorryToDissapointYou‬ ‪#‎NewsKeLiyeKuchBhiKarega‬

The History of CH| From the fingertips of its one-time Editor|

On a sultry fore-noon of October 15th 2010, Bro Mangcha on his way back, to the hostel, from his centre bumped into Sis Hoineikimm, who was then fresh as a dew in a sprawling, 1019.38 acres JNU campus, at Mamu Dhaba. He asked her what was she doing there and the response amused him and tickled 'the child in him' so much so that he couldn't wait to share it to every one. At that point of time, JNU eimis would often flock together at Sabarmati Dhaba in the evening, took chai together and what not, share few jokes and banter until they forget all about the pressures sitting on their head-termpapers, presentations, date-lines, sessional exams, assignments etc.

It seems to me now that, on that day, the hands of time must either be limping or had difficulty ticking, if it didn't stood still at all. So, after lunch, bro Mangcha, henceforth Mac, with free SMS backing him like the Spartans, sent SMS retelling the account of his encounter with the lost kiddo to every eimi in his contact list. We got the message loud and clear, those who read it- laugh out loud, and even those who forgets how to laugh, owing to their strenuous schedule, managed to smile. That day, the heebie-jeebies Hoineikimm couldn't locate her class room so she had to come back without attending the class. (Trust me, the original SMS was hilarious)

Mac spread the news under the banner 'Campus Huinun' and later that day, over a cup of hot chai, he asked me and bro Thangboi a.k.a. Kempth to take it from there. At first, we laughed it off, not knowing it could, one day, snowball into a laughter-pill to tired eyes and weary minds. Nobody has the faintest idea that CH had the potential to become the unofficial glu or 'fevicol' in binding us together like one close-knit family. Few minutes into cajoling, we did agree to take over without batting an eye-lid. We exercised our new-found power by renaming 'Campus Huinun' to 'Campus Huilhi', CH in short, that very day and started bombarding those in our contact list with info both useful and 'muse'-ful. Hence CH, in mobile SMS gupshup avatar, started its maiden voyage.

Soon, the onerous task of eavesdropping and 'oops! hunting and taping' became our favourite pastime and strictly speaking, our 'odd job'. Like journalist on a sting operation, we would keep our ears wide open and observe closely what our little 'chatterbox' has had to say when they were in their elements; of 'blah blah-ing' and speaking their minds out without the slightest care in the damn world. Bro Kempth, for better or worse, became 'Kempth-corder'; no funny or erratic moments of CH celebs escape his ears. Kimrose became the girl next door; an overnight sensation. Attaining CH celeb status was what a million girls would die for, soon 'newbies' on the block made a bee-line to become one. Amongst the millions, only few D Cecilia, KýmSàràh, Kimboi, Cate, Christina, Aalhing, Hevah, Kimneilhing, Bempi, Alphonsa Lhingboi, Bibi, Kimneijou Rosy, Chongboi, Theim, made it to the final list after rigorous rounds of screening and brain-storming interview.

If losing phone, every semester, wasn't my 'Achilles heel' I might still have some of their famous quotes, quips and oops! (or verbal 'faux pas') as I archived some of the SMS-es. CH doesn't discriminate people, be it a Ph.D or a B.A.-Foreign Language student it has the guts and the calibre to pull the legs of everybody equally, at par. It was a bold move in a society that has a glorious past of wanton uses of 'honorific'; a society strictly based on patriarchy and laden with multi-layered social dogmas. Our family back home were still strictly governed by the head of the family first, who rules the roost, and then the rest of the members were assembled in pecking order.

Even in our absence we often got 'news feed'-hot as a cake and funny as a tickle-torture from almost everyone. They contributed what CH needed; sometime in a group of three, one would carry out voluntary sting operation. If that could be used as a yardstick to measure the popularity of CH mobile gupshup, it won't be a flattery to say the least that CH was a force to reckon with.CH was an instant hit, its mass appeal soaring new and greater heights every passing day. And in no time, it reached out even to alumnis scattered elsewhere in the country. Some 'must share' rib-tickling happenings (mishap) too, reach some section of DU and North Delhi.

However, Newton Third Law of Motion states that "To every action, there is always opposite and equal reaction". It was also true in the case of CH. As JNU is a cauldron or melting pots of all minds-fresh and seasoned, those with tight, suffocating schedule felt that CH 'put too many eggs in one basket' (too many SMS-es for a day). Some fearing the potential threat of attaining sudden 'stardom' would zipped their mouth shut and avoid talking freely. That was sad, strictly in contrast with CH dhaba ethics. The irony, however, was when CH kept mum for a day stones often started squabbling. In hindsight, it was an established fact that everybody likes CH. Of course, it should be as it was FREE!!!. CH office got the notion that it was only the frequency of the incoming message ringtone or alerts that some labeled a nuisance. Some told us that they had to delete the previous SMS to read the new one. Such was CH wave and CH becoming the part and parcel of ones' daily life.

It appears as if the 'god of telecommunications' heard their woes (those who find CH a nuisance). A. Raja, the then Union Telecom minister, soon, put in place the draconian law which forbid sending of more than 100 SMS per day from a single registered number. It was a setback for CH, 100 SMS per day was enough for an individual but not for a conglomerate (einch!) like CH; at one go a single SMS had to be sent to more than 30 numbers. The new TRAI regulations curbed CH freedom of speech and expression.

Keeping strictly in pursuit, CH theme of 'Publish or Perish' in tandem with 'You'll Never Smile Alone' line of functioning, Sawn came up with a novel idea of creating a group in Facebook. Without second thought, we gave it a nod and further instructed him to create one. Thus, CH Facebook saw the light of the day. It had a slight glitch (snag) though as it couldn't cater to immediate circulation of info; it couldn't serve the 'mouth-watering' dish while it was still hot, also hardly anyone has the time and luxury to stay online 24x7. So, it was decided that CH mobile has to go on alongside CH Facebook- both doing what it was created and designed for in the first place. The advent of CH Facebook was a reprieve for both the subscribers and the editors in a big unimaginable way. The show, in both avatars, thus go on and nobody complains it. Or did anyone desirous of filing a complaint find too daunting a task to accomplish and just stick to status quo?!

Also, at that period of time, SMS pack became costlier from one coupon to another. It was not surprising as skyrocketing inflation hits everywhere and everybody. We ran from pillar to post to keep the 'show' going and decided to use internet based SMS; at first, 160by2 came to our rescue and then, fullonsms heard our pleas. CH embraced almost every new gadgets and technologies that the IT market has to offer in its 'silicon' platter.

CH T-Shirt

For quite sometime, the need to have CH tees had been doing the round and finally with the active participation of  Qai we approached his friend Ngamboi, Munirka for help. What we had in mind, he had the expertise to make it come alive on his computer screen and our 'nagging' and 'interferences' paid rich dividends at the end. With Bro Thangminlen and Qai, we toured Delhi's flea markets but it was a disaster but we were informed of one computer printing in C.P. which might meet our requirement. They had the shirt with them and the printing prowess so we had no option but to agree to their terms & conditions. For the first time in CH illustrous history, it's own catch-phrase- "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" back fired!!!  In a weeks time, CH tees was launched amidst all fanfare and thunderous applause. With CH tees, CH foray into its own brand merchandise and its own clothing line. The demand, for CH tees, couldn't meet the supplies.

CHFC

'Impossible is nothing' Adidas boast. And with the founding of CHFC-Campus Huilhi Football Club, Adidas became nothing but a mere apparel. CHFC has the power to make someone who had never wear a soccer-boot in his prime-time, buy one-brand new, at a phase when only few strands of hairs strut from his scalp. That, Adidas couldn't even dare to dream. Mangboi Kipgen don the hats of manager-cum-keeper, he and Dominic generously coughed up enough funds to buy a set of brand new sports jersey. We print, painting with a brush of course, the number and logo ourselves one night in Naramada #120. Qai chose jersey #13, when it was time for #13, not wanting any smudges on the cloth he took upon him the task of painting the number himself but in his ecstasy forgot to put a cardboard inside the jersey which helps prevent the colour to get imprinted on the other side. It was a sheer joy watching his face turn ember red and the burly built Qai panicking.

We played many matches and won as many to our credit. We managed to beat Nirvana-Delhi based Nepali team, Nehru Vihar, Munirka team etc but failed to beat the much younger team-'The Singtangmites'. As most of its players were from JNU itself they could read us, knew our strategy and our style of play. CH girls and celebs often come in dozens to JNU stadium, our Anfield, to cheer and support us. Sawn befittingly gave the title CH superstars and fans to the combined team of CHFC and CH celebs. There were times, when we get on the field without a morsel of food, panting for breath but hungry for goals. Match after match, Kempth managed to break his own records; CHFC highest scorers-a feat no football star has ever even come close to.

There was an isolated incident where two top-notch players went on a rampage, on the field, without wearing any underwear underneath their shorts. Getting too comfy in 'boxers' led to the catastrophic 'wardrobe malfunction'. One of them was heard saying, after the match, that the dangling balls sway left-right-left like soldiers march passing. That was inevitable in the absence of a fabric (wrap around) to restrain the 'free and wild'. The other quipped "No matter which direction your feet kicks the ball, the ball flies to the direction where the cannon (pumpi) points".

CH blog

With the passage of time, CH grew by leaps and bounds and was open to all avenues of growth and opportunities. CH management requested Sis Moi Sitlhou  to open a blog and thanks to her programming skill and technical know-how, we now have our own blog to boast of. This serves as a safe-deposit box and help bridges the gap between campus students and alumnis especially those who are yet to lose their social networking sites's virginity.

CH First Anniversary 

Chai-time at dhaba is not restricted only to 'sweet li'l nothing' and a mere ' blah blah-ing', sometimes, the best of ideas exploded from there. While couples, scattered almost everywhere, were heaving the first sigh of romance that's blooming and waving in the air and coochie-cooing over a cup of chai and 'garam-garam' pakoda CH founder Mac with the editor-duo, in the presence of CH reporters and celebs, aired the idea of celebrating CH First Anniversary across the noisy, trotting table and was unanimously given a 'go ahead' by those who has ears to listen. And lo! it was in the pipeline.

With the selfless help and invaluable inputs from Thanggoulen, CH own Rajinikanth, the three Idiots, on the spots 'tech-savvy', were at the helm, steering the plan clear off the roadblocks and pot-holes that stood on the way. Sabarmati #167 became CH default headquarter and there were times we shoo away, the legal occupants, bro Mac and worked our ass off in peace. What was convenient about Sabarmati #167 was the strategic and ideal location; it has chai 24x7 at our beck and call. Also, bro Mac was the then president of KSO(D) and was always on his toes leaving his den empty and accessible. He must have had a hard time cleaning up all the messes we gifted for him in return for his hospitality but he didn't complain.

For the venue, we booked FSA (Foreign Students Association) hall in Tefla through Libi, the Gen. Secy. of FSA now ISA (International Students Association). Few months prior to this, I 'gate-crashed' into Sabarmati #167, one afternoon, to find bro Mac and Pastor Letlal, the then KSWD pastor, in an animated tete-a-tete with a firangi named Libi. I got introduced to her. Libi, a Jew herself, was interested in doing 'extensive research' among the Jews of Manipur. 'Seize the opportunity' became CH teachings.

Celebration of CH First Anniversary on October 15, 2011 was a huge success. Thanks to CH celebs, who dressed up for the gala event, CH rockstar Tong and John, CH-P.P.Bus band Bro Thangminlen & Aalhing. And CH, in its life-time, won't be able to thank enough Bro Satminlun, winner of master-chef UK, Australia & US for the sumptuous dinner. Mentioned may be made here, of the presence of esteemed guests and dignitaries- Shri Paothang f/o Christina, Bebem Khongsai s/o Thanggoulien, Amin, Letminlun, Nom Haokip, our paparazzi and CHFC players- Manager Kipgen Mangboi, His Royal 'Huskiness' Dominic T, The Wall Qai. To commemorate the anniversary CH Oopsy Rosy Award 2011 was also constituted in 27 categories. The winners were awarded 'Midas'-fork which was the first of its kind in the history of Award ceremony in the world.

CH Whatsapp

Marlon Brando in one of his famous interview said that "the dialogue changes but the motivation doesn't" and it is the same with CH too. The 'medium' changes but the 'motivation' doesn't. Cecilia created a group in whatsapp as 'JNUPC' and by popular vote, it was renamed as 'Campus Huilhi'. CH evolves with the coming and going of technologies and with the changing of time. One thing remains constant: "The show must go on". It does and it is...

(The ex-editor and the writer, Nehtinthang Haokip can be reach at haokipln@gmail.com)