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Local craftsman makes ends meet with pottery

Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, April 20, 2017

Nagamese comedy movie Mr Smiles 2 released in DVD

Native potter Vizovolie Zumvü at work. Some of his finished products for sale and display. (NP)

t a time when employment has become a big problem with the only source of jobs over saturated already, a Naga gentleman has been quietly making his ends meet making flower pots and stands. Vizovolie Zumvü, a resident of Diphupar village, is a professional potter since 2000 and he is doing well considering the fact that he is able to run his family and afford the schooling expenses of his three children. A l tho ug h with no proper training in the field of pottery, he started the usual job rather out of passion and has somehow managed to improve himself and

sharpen his skills with time. In a chat with Nagaland Post, Vizovolie who is in his mid forties said, “God has a plan for everyone and he has given me a talent in this profession so I am happy with it and I do it with my best so that my goods would reflect my dedication and passion and the seriousness in my profession.” Adding that he moulds his pots not just for business sake or to make easy money, he said he ensures that his pots were durable and worth the price. He makes pots of all sizes, shapes and varieties, all of which had over the years gradually evolved into better ones and also has

trained himself to mould at least six to seven pots a day which will be ready for delivery in a week’s time. His pots are made with mixture of cement and sand, on this he said, “I add good quality sand to make sure that it will last through all the seasons and make my customers happy.” Citing that his business had been running solely due to some generous customers, Vizo said, “There are some customers who keep my business running, they love my work and give me positive feedbacks which drives me to keep working even if I do not receive any other help from any quarter.” Answering to a ques-

tion on the label he would like to use, Vizo replied that, “My wife has suggested that we should use Zumvü Products and I think that will also work out just fine.” He sells his pots from a makeshift corner at the edge of his courtyard just next to the Diphupar village gate, Dimapur. He said he has hopes of expanding his business but was always held back due to lack of resources. With a wry smile Vizo said, I have lost every hope of getting any help from the government, it would have helped me establish better and I have even tried to get some but it has all been in vain and now I have to solely

depend on my God’s given talent to sustain my family. A friendly neighbour who was on a visit said Vizo works hard to run his family and in doing so he had set an example even for those unemployed youths who were wasting away their talents in hopes of getting a white collared job. Vizo’s products include pots, slabs, slab stands, flower pot stands, vases etc. He has finished products for sale, takes orders and even moulds new designs basing on customers’ demand and requirements. He can be contacted at 9162-23-7776 for orders and other information. (Aneila Seyie Keretsü)

r Smiles 2, a Nagamese comedy movie directed by Tony Assumi and produced by Livemaster Studio was released in DVD on Wednesday during a brief function. Although the movie was earlier screened at Town Hall Dimapur, the DVDs for the movie were released by Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB) deputy general manager J Khehoto Assumi. The production of the movie was financed by Izhelu Welfare Society. The director of the movie said owing to the success of Mr Smiles, the demand for a sequel to the movie motivated the production team to come up with the new movie. Although the Naga film industry is yet to make a major breakthrough, there are a few native production houses and filmmakers zealously making Nagamese films. The income from the Nagamese movies are said to hardly meet the expenses put into the production, still, the passion to propel the industry forward and a glimmer of hope that the industry would strife someday is what keeps

(L-R): Sheetal Distributor Pvt. Ltd marketing manager Subhash Rn Paul, NSCB deputy general manager J Khehoto Assumi and Livemaster Studio managing director Tony Assumi. their spirits alive, said Tony, the director. He lamented that people often look at the local movies with the view point of bollywood and Hollywood movies which was totally improper considering the differences in financing, marketing, experience etc. Adding that they were trying their best to make Nagamese movies upto a standard, he also said people should understand

the unseen problems behind making films. He urged the general public to support the industry and together hope that the industry will someday come at par with other movie productions. He further appealed to the mass to stop piracy and in turn help the industry to move forward. The DVDs will be made available at various movie stores. (Staff Reporter)

fter a Kolkata maulvi declared he would pay Rs10 lakh to the man who shaves Sonu Nigam’s head, the singer himself got a “Muslim brother” to do it. Sonu Nigam

lost his hair, but had the last laugh - yesterday, at least. In the brouhaha over his azaan tweet, Syed Sha Atef Ali Al Quaderi, vice president, West Bengal Minority United Council, had issued a fatwa offering Rs10 lakh to anyone

who would shave the singer’s head. But on Wednesday, the singer himself got his head shaved at his Mumbai residence. Addressing the media before the ‘mundan’, Sonu said, “This is not an agitation. This is not a challenge. This is

a message that the man cutting the hair is a Muslim and we are doing this willingly. I am willingly asking my Muslim brother ki kaat bhai. Instead of issuing a fatwa, if we send a message across pyaar se, I think it would be better.”

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Sonu Nigam answers censure with tonsure Shri. Yhunsenlo Kent, DFO and the Resource Persons Shri. Ruokuo Noho and Shri. T. Wobang with the Trainees during the Field Demonstration on the 11th April 201 7 at Thizama Fish Farm, Kohima.

VON to bring together NE artistes

oice of Nagaland (VON), after the successful undertaking of “As One” project among the tribes and communities in Nagaland, is now planning to bring together artistes from all the North Eastern states of India for another project under the same aegis. As One-Nagaland Chapter, was successfully completed with the active participation and support of Governor Nagaland, PB Acharya, former Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang and Chief Secretary Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar. Informing about the next project, VON managing director, Zangzang said, As One-Northeast Chapter will bring together talented artistes from across the region. The project is aimed at showcasing the unity among the people of the region and also to create awareness on the need to discourage discrimination meted out to the people from the region,

Neeta Agarwal from Dimapur was placed among the Top 16 during the Mrs. India 2017 Contest, North Edition, held in Delhi Radisson Blu. The won the subtitile of Mrs. India Incredible 2017. he added. The project will soon take-off and VON will venture out to look for talented artistes in the region. Informing about his meet with the Governor on the said project, Zangzang said, the former exuded confidence in the project and also assured his support.

OFFICE BEARERS

Chairman : Dr. Küzhopoyo Tünyi Secretary : Mr. Zhietshüte Lasushe Treasurer : Mr. Küduhüto Dazo

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Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Kelei Zeliang, who has also been supporting the VON project so far has also said to have assured support in the project. The As One project video uploaded in the YouTube has garnered more than 2.7 lakh views so far. (Staff Reporter)

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