3T Newsletter | September – December 2021

Tetso Motorcycle Club was part of the “Save Earth Ride” organised by RE Brothers, Nagaland under the aegis of Biking Community of India and supported by Apollo Tyres on 7th August 2021.

The event was flagged off by Atokhe Aye, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, at Khermahal, Dimapur while the plantation drive was carried out at New Naga Cemetery in Zani Village and State Stadium, near DC Office, Dimapur.

Tetso College is collaborating with the University of Melbourne, Australia for a project titled 2021 Leading Together Dialogue on Women & Leadership.

Students can submit 500-word blog posts, short essays, poetry, artwork, songs, photographs or photo essays, audio files, interviews, podcasts, and short films.

Submissions should be related to the themes of:

1. Women as leaders in health policy and health advocacy work.
2. Women as leaders in sustainability.
3. Women at the forefront of technological innovation.
4. Celebrating women leading in education.

To submit, visit bit.ly/tetso2021LTP

The Tetso NCC Unit organized a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day celebrations of the Republic of India on 15th August 2021⁠. The ceremony was held in our Sovima Campus with principal Dr. Hewasa L. Khing leading the unfurling of the National Flag.

To familiarize the 1st Semester Undergraduate students with the various aspects of college life at Tetso, an online orientation programme was conducted on 17th August 2021. This live session officially welcomed the students, answered their queries, and trained them regarding accessing the Tetso College Orientation Programme.

The session was hosted by Dr Deepanjan Krishnan (Asst. Professor, History) while the welcome address was delivered by Kvulo Lorin (Director). Dr Hewasa L Khing (Principal) gave a brief introduction and emphasized on the mission, vision and values of the college. The Self-Paced Orientation Programme was introduced by Anjan K Behera (Asst. Dean) while Meren Lemtur (IT Asst.) presented a hands-on explanation on how to access the orientation videos.

The Department of History, Tetso College, jointly with the Department of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus organised an online talk titled “Remembering Dr. Gail Omvedt: An Early Voice of the Voiceless” on 1st September, 2021. 

The webinar was chaired by Dr Vulli Dhanaraju, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus while commemoration speeches were delivered by Prof. Sivasish Biswas, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Assam University, Diphu Campus and Dr. Tatongkala Ao, Head, Department of History, Tetso College.

Rich tributes were paid to Dr. Gail Omvedt by Prof G. Aloysius, Noted Sociologist, and Chittibabu Padavala, Dalit Marxist Scholar, IIT Mumbai. The concluding remarks were presented by Dr K Deepanjan, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Tetso College.

As part of induction to the College, the MA Freshers Orientation was held on 3rd September 2021 for the postgraduate 1st semester students.

The session was chaired by Kevibeinuo Nguzhulie, Assistant Professor, Department of English while Kvulo Lorin, Director, welcomed the freshers in a short speech. Dr. Hewasa L Khing, Principal,  gave a brief description about the college. Further, Anjan K Behera, Assistant Dean, Dr. Rosy Tep, HoD, Department of English, and Meren Lemtur, IT Assistant, spoke about the MA programme and how to access the self-paced orientation programme at Tetso College which was followed by a Q&A round.

In conclusion, a campus tour was arranged led by the MA 3rd semester students.

The Department of Sociology recently announced the launch of its monthly Department Podcast on Spotify and Google Podcast on 3rd September 2021.

The 1st episode is titled “What is Gender”. Gender is a big part of our social life as it affects every aspect of our lives. We (society) assign roles and duties to men and women distinctly and get accustomed to them even without knowing it. It has become so ingrained in our minds and attitudes that it is not easy to separate it from our lives.  

However, it is essential to identify that gendering (or dividing roles of men and women) is not as natural as we make it out to be. Let us listen to what exactly it is (Gender) and how it differs from “Sex”. Stay tuned to know in detail the arguments given to prove that the role assigned to men (to be brave, to be less emotional) and women (to be gentle, to be emotional) are created by society and not based on biological differences.

The Undergraduate Departmental Meet & Greet was held from 7th September 2021 and culminated on 10th September 2021. The four day event was held for all 12 departments and witnessed students meeting their classmates for the first time on campus.

This year the Teacher’s Day celebrations were led by Higher Secondary students for their teachers by organizing an event which included songs, dances, musical performances, and speeches.

The Department of Psychology, Tetso College on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day which is observed on 10th September every year created awareness by organizing a campaign which consisted of art submissions, videos, essays and poetry.

The NSS Unit of Tetso College organized a social work on 11th September, 2021 at 6:30 am at the College Main Campus, Sovima. NSS Volunteers, the Programme Officer along with Pelo Boys Hostellers came together to clean the college main campus.

The Department of Economics, Tetso College & Department of Economics, Eastern Christian College (ECC) organized an online Inter-College Panel Discussion on the topic ‘Unemployment in Nagaland: Causes and Possible Solutions’ on 16th September 2021.

The panel discussion on the above theme sought to introspect the underlying cause of high unemployment rate in Nagaland and the repercussions associated with unemployment. Further the discussant suggested ways and means to overcome this problem. The discussion was a healthy exchange of views and opinions on how different agencies – government and public, can work together to reduce unemployment in the state.

The participants from Tetso College were Shahkoi Konyak (5th Semester), Hitolo Lorin (5th Semester), Vinivi Chishi (3rd Semester) and the participants from ECC were Kipibo Z Kappo (5th Semester), Kilibo N Yeptho (5th Semester), and Echi H Konyak (5th Semester).

The judges were:

1. Aosenla Pongen, Asst. Professor, Department  of Economics, ICFAI University, Nagaland.
2. Dr. Renbeni Kikon, Asst. Professor, Department of Economics, Christ University, Bangalore.
3. Sinyhunlo Keppen, Asst Professor, Department of Political Science, St. Joseph University, Nagaland.

The Department of Psychology conducted a webinar in conversation with Dr. Asheema Haobijam, MBBS, M.D Psychiatry, Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur on the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September to raise awareness and challenge the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer related dementia on the theme “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”.

The NSS Cell, Nagaland organized a program for capacity building of youth on “Leadership and Personality Development Through Life Skills” from 16th to 18th September, 2021 at St. Joseph University, Virgin Town Ikishe, Dimapur. Three NSS Student Volunteers from our college participated in this program.

The NSS and Red Ribbon Club, Tetso College held an Online Orientation on 21st September 2021 for both new and old members of the two clubs.

The programme was led by Inruesile Irangbe (BA 3rd Semester – NSS Leader) while the invocation prayer was pronounced by Miss Sharon Kikon (Tetso EU Senior Advisor). Welcome address was delivered by Thujongoto Lohe (BA 5th Semester – Chairman, NSS Core Committee, Nagaland) while a brief speech on NSS was shared by Kitymenla Jamir (BA 3rd Semester – NSS Leader). A speech on Red Ribbon Club was also delivered by Ashalo Seb (BA 5th Semester – NSS Leader).

Meanwhile, Miss Kechegi Khing (PO of NSS & RRC, Tetso College) also exhorted the members about the objectives and importance of the two clubs and encouraged them to strive for the best. In conclusion, a special number was sung by Bendangnochitla Jamir (BA 3rd Semester) and vote of thanks delivered by Abeni (B.Com 3rd Semester).

The Department of Commerce & Management, Tetso College in association with Board of Industry – Academia Partnerships (BIAP), a youth organization that aims to create a platform promoting and enhancing the collective potential of students, the industry and academia and helps bridge the gap between Industry and Academia, organized an Online Financial Wellness Programme on 25th September, 2021.

The Financial Wellness Programme was an attempt to clear out the misconceptions in the minds of investors, channelize their investments, make them aware of various asset classes, and equip them with enough financial skills so that they are financially safe.

Resource Person: Daksha Gogia is a trainer for financial literacy & investor education at Board of Industry-Academia Partnerships (BIAP). She has conducted numerous financial literacy and investor awareness programmes for various target audience as investor education initiatives through BIAP. She is a postgraduate in Business Management from UPG College, Mumbai and has qualified her UGC-NET in Commerce with 99 percentile in 1st attempt. Apart from working with BIAP, she is also a faculty at MMK College, Bandra.

Tetso Motorcycle Club (TMC) organised a trip to Dzuleke for 3 days and 2 nights from 9th – 11th September 2021 under the theme “Where The Wild Ones Grow” which is also the motto of the club. The trip was in itself a strife to survive in the wild and grow.

It was a successful trip led by TMC President Vikibe Tsakhalu and General Secretary Imsuwati Longchar. Altogether, 26 members of the club were part of the trip.

Tetso College is happy to introduce the Senior Wing of Bharat Scouts and Guides – “Rovers and Rangers” this year. The Bharat Scouts and Guides which is affiliated to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and the World Organization of the Scout Movement is a premium youth movement that provides young people with opportunities to develop themselves to their fullest potential – equipping them through Life Skills and Character Development programs, fun Adventure Camps and Social Activities, Community as well as International Programmes.

Any regular student between the age group of 15 to 25 years can be enlisted as a Rover (Male) and a Ranger (Female).

The NSS Unit, Tetso College celebrated NSS Day with Ebenezer Orphanage Home, Dimapur on 2nd October 2021. The NSS members gifted the Home some food items, stationeries, toiletries and some game equipment. A total of 15 students and 2 teachers went for the visit.

The Department of History conducted History Fest 2021 under the theme “Exploring our Cultures and Traditions” on 23rd October 2021. The winners of the various events were:

Mono Act

• Winner – Ngamchoi (BA 1st Semester)
• Runner-up – Pauting Iheilung (BA 1st Semester)

Story Telling

• Winner – Nivi S Zhimomi (BA 3rd Semester)
• Runner-up – Iliholi H Yeptho (BA 1st Semester)

Poster Making

• Winner – A Limika & Ani Khing (BA 5th Semester)
• Runner-up – Lydia Mech (BA 1st Semester)

Photography

• Winner – Olivia Kamei (BA 3rd Semester)
• Runner-up – Vivi Awomi (BA 1st Semester)

The Department of Linguistics, Tetso College organized a State Level Slogan Writing Competition 25th October, 2021 with the theme ‘Preservation of Native Languages’ for all Higher Secondary, College and University students of Nagaland. The competition was sponsored by Amaara Homestay and Lorin Financials – Channel Partner – Sapient Wealth and the winners were:

• 1st – Akenyu Thyug (BA 3rd Semester, Tetso College)
• 2nd – Tovi Sumi (BA 3rd Semester, Tetso College)
• 3rd – Moabenla Longkumer (BA 5th Semester, Jubilee Memorial College)

The Tetso Alumni Network organized an interesting and lively conversation with two amazing alumni of Tetso College – Naomi Aye, a published poet, and Muno Shiu, founder of M.S PRODUCTIONS as they talked about their life after Tetso, their careers and  memories of the college. The goal of the alumni network is to connect the students with our alumni family, encourage a professional network and to help students think about the transition after graduation.

CoMFIESTA ’21, the Inter-Institutional Commerce and Management Fest organized by the Department of Commerce & Management, Tetso College, was held on October 22nd – 23rd, 2021 under the tagline “Where Talents Meet” with a variety of performers from all over India and participants coming together to compete in events such as I Can Speak, Contrakeenos, Vid’Gyapan, CoMFIESTA’s Got Talent, Food Crafting and AD-Selfie: A Selfie Contest.

The winners were:

Vid’Gyapan

• Winners: St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama
• Runner Up: Tetso College, Dimapur

Food Crafting

• Winner: Sotile Magh, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama

I Can Speak

• Winner: Vanshika Singharia Agarwal, Delhi Public School, Dimapur
• Runner Up: Ankita Bhadra, Lumding College, Assam

Contrakeenos

• Winners: Delhi Public School, Dimapur
• Runner Up: Unity College of Arts and Commerce, Dimapur

CoMFIESTA’s Got Talent

• Winner: Ujala Dey, Pranabananda Women’s College, Dimapur
• Runner Up: Nandini Dey & Sriti Dey, S.D. Jain Girls’ College, Dimapur

AD-Selfie

• Winner: Lipokyanger, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama

Overall Champions

• Winner: St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama (300 points)

Sneha Gupta (MA English) topped the Nagaland University Postgraduate Examinations in English (based on CGPA) with a CGPA of 7.63!

Students who secured a CGPA of 7 and above:

MA English

• Netila Thong (CGPA – 7)
• Noklenola A (CGPA – 7)
• S Shantibala Chanu (CGPA – 7.44)
• Soniya Khatun (CGPA – 7.13)
• Tanwao Konyak (CGPA – 7.13)
• Yavisa-Ü Ekaterina Sekhose (CGPA – 7.06)

MA Political Science

• Atsathing (CGPA – 7.31)
• Boketoli Yepthomi (CGPA – 7.5)
• Filli Newmai  (CGPA – 7.31)
• Walunir (CGPA – 7.13)

Congratulations on your well-deserved success. Keep believing in yourself and work hard; more achievements are yet to come!

The Department of Computer Science, Tetso College organized a webinar titled ‘Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)’ with resource speaker Dr. Nazrul Hoque, Assistant Professor, Manipur University on 30th October, 2021.

Internet of Things (IoT) is a platform where every day devices become smarter, every day processing becomes intelligent, and every day communication becomes informative. IoT connects millions of objects to the Internet, collects data and facilitates the used data to analyze, preplan, manage, and make intelligent decisions autonomously. Now-a-days, people are using IoT in many applications such as Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart City, Power Grid, Oil & Gas etc. In this talk, fundamentals of IoT networks, architectures, applications and security issues were discussed briefly.

About the Speaker: Dr. Nazrul Hoque has been working as an Assistant Professor in Manipur University. He has also worked as an Assistant professor in Kaziranga University, Tezpur University and Rangia College. His research interests are Network Security, Machine Learning and IoT. He has done his M.Tech and Ph.D. from Tezpur University (also NET qualified). He has published several journal and conference papers with more than a thousand citations. He is also a reviewer of several reputed journals.

As part of National Unity Run, a Cleanliness Drive (Swachh Bharat) cum Plog Run was initiated by Tetso College National Cadet Corps on 28th October 2021 at Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar, Dimapur where 55 cadets along with their In-Charge participated.

The Department of Education, Tetso College held a webinar titled ‘Reflection on Mental Hygiene and its Impact on Adolescence’s Learning’ with resource speaker Khumjanbeni Murry (RNRM, MScN), Associate Professor, College of Nursing, CIHSR on 3rd November 2021. This webinar aimed to reflect the significance of mental hygiene in the adolescence stage and help the individual to achieve more satisfying and productive lives.

We are proud to inform that one of our Tetso College NSS student leader, Kitymenla Jamir of BA 3rd Semester, was selected in the state level and participated in the NSS Pre-Republic Parade Camp, East Zone, held from 25th October 25th – 3rd November 2021, at Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam. This East Zone Camp was organised by the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, NSS Regional Directorate, Guwahati. Congratulations!

The Business Club, Tetso College organized an Entrepreneurial talk titled ‘Strategy, Planning and Competence of an Ideal Entrepreneur’ with resource speaker Atoka Chophi, Proprietor & Principal of “H&Z Coaching Center”- Quest for Excellence on 8th November 2021. This Session aimed at how with strategic planning, one must have the ability to analyse and evaluate several hurdles and be able to achieve his/her goals with competence.

A Short-Term Online Course on ‘Linguistics with Special Reference to the Under-resourced Languages of Northeast India’ was jointly organised by Asufü Christian Institute (Mao), Rayburn College (Churachandpur), Tetso College (Dimapur), Indian Institute Of Information Technology Senapati Manipur (Senapati) and Manipur University Of Culture (Imphal) from 22nd -29th November, 2021.

The aim of the course was to support developing and promoting marginalized languages of Northeast India and was participated by research scholars working on their native languages, language teachers in schools and colleges, current and potential MA and PhD students in Linguistics, and linguists who are working on Northeast Indian languages.

The Department of Sociology held a Career Guidance webinar on 11th November 2021 with two distinguished guest speakers who enlightened the students with their expertise and experiences. The resource persons were Ms. Chingkhiujikliu, Pyscho-Social Counsellor, Manipur and Dr. Lily Sangpui, Manager, Magic Bus Foundation, Mizoram.

The new Student Council Executives for the tenure 2021-22 were inducted in a ceremony on 10th November and they are:

Postgraduate (PG) Level

• General Secretary – Betonika L Chishi (MA 1st Semester English)
• Assistant General Secretary – Sulito Shohe (MA 3rd Semester Political Science)
• Coordinator, Literary, Art and Culture – Kulu Venuh (MA 3rd Semester English)
• Coordinator, Sports – Hotoka Shohe (MA 3rd Semester Political Science)
• Finance Secretary – Kemciragumheing Kulimbe (MA 3rd Semester English)

Undergraduate (UG) Level

• General Secretary – Tiajungla Longchar (BBA 5th Semester)
• Assistant General Secretary – Kitymenla Jamir (BA 3rd Semester)
• Coordinator, Literary, Art and Culture – Kavi Chophi (B.Com 3rd Semester)
• Coordinator, Sports – B. Temjensunep Longchar (BBA 3rd Semester)
• Finance Secretary – Nutilo Kez (B.Com 3rd Semester)

Higher Secondary (HS) Level

• General Secretary – Kivipu Yeptho (Class 12)
• Assistant General Secretary – Ongenshan Jami (Class 11)
• Coordinator, Literary, Arts and Culture – Ayhunle Kemp (Class 12)
• Coordinator, Sports – Chihanphi Raman (Class 12)
• Finance Secretary – Kehinye Seb (Class 11)

Congratulations to all the newly inducted Student Council Executives. We wish you all the best in your new roles!

The Department of Education in collaboration with C-Edge College, Dimapur observed National Education Day 2021 on 11th November at the College Auditorium. The resource person for the event was Wapanginla Ao (Academic Dean & IQAC Coordinator, C- Edge College, Dimapur) and the event was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of India who made a significant contribution in the field of Education.

On 12th November 2021, Tetso College in collaboration with the host University of Melbourne successfully organized an online International Conference as part of the project “Leading Together: The 2021 Dialogues on Women and Leadership in India & Australia”.

The Leading Together project is a platform for the undergraduate students from the University of Melbourne and four institutions across India comprising Tetso College in Nagaland, Stella Maris College in Chennai (affiliated with the University of Madras), Savitribai Phule Pune University in Pune and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Campus and Tuljapur Campus.

The conference began with a welcome from the University of Melbourne which was delivered by Dr Dolly Kikon, Deputy Associate Dean International – India and Prof. Kate MacNeill, Associate Dean of Education and students in the Faculty of Arts. This was followed by the technical sessions where the undergraduate students from all the participating institutes in India and Melbourne presented, performed and engaged in dialogues on women and leadership particularly focusing on the areas of health, sustainability, technology and education.

Speeches were delivered by Imlibenla (BA 3rd Semester Psychology Honours), Iziedile (BCom 3rd Semester), Apeinuo Ziephru (BA 5th Semester Economics Honours), and Yimtiyong Longkumer (BA 1st Semester History Honours) pertaining to the four themes while a Beat Poem titled ‘I Write Anyway’  was performed by Sungjemlila Longkumer (BA 5th Semester Sociology Honours).

A Sumi Naga Traditional Dance performed by Tetso students and a special number by Mhasirienuo Phewhuo (BA 3rd Semester Sociology Honours) were also part of the program.

Earlier, the session was chaired by Keso Keppen (BA 3rd Semester English Honours) and Dr Tatongkala Pongen, Asst. Dean, School of Social Sciences gave the opening remarks about the college.

Prof. Gunanidhi Bag, who was the first faculty Of economics at Tetso College, delivered a talk in the college on scope, opportunities and issues in economics.  Prof Bag was one of the first faculty at Tetso College working closely alongside the Founders, since the College’s inception in 1994.

Addressing the students and faculty of the Department of Economics, Prof. Bag delved into the application of economics in our daily lives and also shared from his illustrious teaching experience, the techniques to understand the subject.

The Young Indians Club, Tetso College held an Orientation Program cum Talk on ‘Career in Music’ on 16th November 2021 in the College Auditorium with Mr. Albert A Sangtam as the resource person. Albert is the founder & director of Clefnote Music Academy. He has received the Young Entrepreneur Award 2017 at USSC, and completed Piano Grade 5 Trinity College London and Guitar Grade 5 Trinity College London.

During the talk, Albert shared his experiences from humble beginnings as an entrepreneur and the struggles and challenges in the business. He impressed upon the students the ideals of hard work, dedication and to be ethical in their dealings.

The BA 5th Semester students of the Department of Political Science visited Dzukou Valley under the guidance of Dr. Aniruddha Babar, Asst. Professor, Department of Political Science on 13th – 14th November 2021.

The team consisted of – Vini A. Zhimomi, Moalemla Longchar, T Imsenpokla Lemdor, T Pipika Chophi, Arhono Yanthan, Myanbeni Murry, Valley Rose Kemp, Nachai Damaris Sangtsoi, Litina M Achumi, Tumchobemo Y Kithan, Vekhrope Koza, and Bothuvi Chishi.

The Writers’ Club, Tetso College held a talk session “Chit Chat with Dzüvinguno Dorothy Chasie”, author of ‘Blue is More Than a Colour’ on 17th November 2021 for the benefit of the Writers’ Club members. The speaker has been writing for numerous years, beginning from the year 2000 and has published her own poetry collection, ‘Blue is More Than a Colour’ by Notion Press, Tamil Nadu, 2021. The session was aimed at providing the students the tools required as they venture into the Creative Writing journey.

The Drama Club, Tetso College organized a webinar titled “A Brief History of Theatre in India” with resource person Sumathi Nagesh, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bangalore on 17th November 2021.

In view of this day, the Art Club, Tetso College held a competition on photography and sketching or painting on the theme ‘Better Relations Between Men and Women’ and the winners were 1st Position: Sentsenglong Ningdangri, BA Political Science, Tetso College and 2nd Position: Hothrongli L Sangtam, BBA, Tetso College.

On a day when juniors and seniors meet and bond together, the Tetso College Pelo Boys Home welcomed their 2021 batch freshers on 12th November 2021 with much excitement, warmth and smiles. Beginning with prayer and blessings by senior Sangtsoi, the program kicked off on a pleasant late afternoon followed by a welcoming speech on behalf of seniors by Kemchi and on behalf of the freshers by Ahulo.

The ice breaking session was very exciting, the 3rd semester and 5th semester seniors organised fun activities and entertained the juniors with song, dance and comedy. The Resident Coordinator of the hostel also spoke a few lines encouraging, uplifting the hostellers and taking part in the games highlighting the night. Coming closer to the end of the program, senior Ato gave the vote of thanks to everyone and Wangsheng closed the program by pronouncing the benediction. The program was followed by a scrumptious dinner.

The Class 12 Students of Tetso College went on a one day educational trip to Khonoma Village on the 13th of November, 2021, under the guidance of Miss Hovitoli and Miss Visedenuo (Higher Secondary teachers).

The Tetso College Evangelical Union successfully celebrated its 25th Year Celebration on 20th November 2021 under the theme – “VENTURING IN HIS FAITHFULNESS – Psalms 100:5”. The speaker for the event was Mr. Moatoshi Imsong, State Secy, UESI – Nagaland, while the invocation and thanksgiving was led by Edward Mariizi, UESI staff worker, Dimapur.

An overview of Tetso EU was provided by Sharon Kikon, Senior Advisor, Tetso EU. On behalf of stakeholders, greetings were heard from Kvulo Lorin, Director, Tetso College, Tekechum Langki, Alumni President, Batch of 2017, and David Koza, Nagaland EGF President. The vote of thanks was delivered by Senchumlo Ngullie, Secretary, Tetso EU and benediction pronounced by Daniel, Former Senior Advisor, Tetso EU.

The programme also witnessed special performance by the anniversary choir, musical extravaganza and praise and worship among other items.

The IIIPR Cell (Innovation, Incubation and Intellectual Property Rights), Tetso College in collaboration with the Patent Information Centre, Nagaland Science & Technology Council conducted a Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 20th November, 2021 with resource persons Gihukali Chishi, Technical Incharge at PIC, NASTEC and Kekuneil Ltu, Scientist ‘B’, Biotechnology Division of NASTEC.

The webinar aimed to create an awareness of IPR and its importance not only for Higher Education Institutions but also for individuals who have the potential and desire to take up the field of entrepreneurship/innovation in future. The students were equipped with the basic foundational awareness which will help them learn about the ways in which they can safeguard their creations, and in turn give them a competitive edge over their peers. The resource persons covered two major topics – ‘An Overview of IPR’ and ‘Copyrights and its Applications’.

The Tetso Mountaineering Club organized a Night Climbing Expedition to Mt. Japfu on 19th – 20th November, 2021. The climbing team reached the top of the majestic mountain by the first light of the morning on Saturday, 20th November, 2021. The team consisted of Tumchobemo Y Kithan, Vekhrope Koza, Moalemla Longchar, Chandra Subba and Dr Aniruddha Babar. The expedition was guided by Filoka M. Zhimo of Japfu Christian College.

The Department of English, Tetso College organized a three-day online National Seminar on ‘Fourth World Literature: Voices of the Marginalised with Special Reference to Northeast India’ sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) from 22nd – 24th November 2021.

Altogether, 28 participants actively participated in the seminar which kickstarted with acclaimed Naga writer Dr. Easterine Kire delivering the keynote address during the inaugural session and culminating with Prof. Bhagirathi Panda, Honorary Director ICSSR, NorthEastern Regional Centre, NERC, NEHU Campus Shillong, delivering the keynote address in the valedictory session.

The session moderators for the seminar were Dr. Tana Trivedi (Lecturer, Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University), Dr. Kekhrongu-u Dazo (Asst. Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Sciences NMREC, Hyderabad), Dr Surajit Sen (Deputy Registrar (Examinations), ICFAI University, Meghalaya), Dr Temsurenla Ozukum (HoD, English – ICFAI University, Nagaland), Dr Thokchom Sunanda Devi (HoD – English, St.Joseph University, Nagaland), Dr KH. Joshiya (Asst. Professor, Department of English, Don Bosco College, Maram, Manipur), Neisenuo Apon (Asst. Professor, Department of History – Dimapur Govt. College, Nagaland), and Dr. Achuth A (Asst. Professor, Dept. of English, St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore).

The Department of Political Science, Tetso College, Dimapur with the rest of the country, celebrated the 72nd Constitution Day on 26th November, 2021 at the college auditorium and showcased the video of Dr. BR Ambedkar, the Father and Architect of the Indian constitution addressing the constituent assembly.

The program was chaired by Miss Lereteu Khutso, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science. She highlighted the significance and purpose of the celebration of Constitution Day. The program began with the reading of the Preamble of the Constitution led by Miss Holino MA 1st Semester, Dept of Political Science. Speech on behalf of the students was delivered by Mr. Swunilo of M.A. 1st Semester, Dept of Political Science. He asserted the importance of the constitution for the survival of democracy and nation building.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aniruddha Babar, a senior Faculty member of the Department of Political Science, expressed that “the Constitution came into existence to correct the historical social ‘WRONGS’ that shattered the very character of the nation for thousands of years celebrating, venerating and defending evils like ‘Untouchability’; depriving its victims from their individual rights and human character, eternally throwing them at the bottom of the pit of the inhuman social order-a tower that has no staircase.” “The Constitution of India gave a death blow to the prisons of the so -called invincible Caste system and liberated its victims by establishing the “RULE OF LAW”, he further argued. Dr Aniruddha went on to say that the Constitution – is not merely a ‘Charter of Rights’ but a reservoir of dreams and aspirations of citizens of the nation.

Likhwetso Kapfo, Asst. Professor, Department of Political Science, took the audience on a journey of various technical aspects of the Constitution. He spoke about the ‘Flexibility’ and ‘Rigidity’ of the Constitution. He also explained various aspects of Human Rights and their legal interpretations in relation to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution. Shri. Kapfo concluded his speech recognizing the Constitution of India as a ‘Strong Channel of Social Justice and Human Freedom’.

Dr. Chandramoni Bhattrai, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, enlightened the gathering about the evolution of the Indian constitution through the light of debates between Fundamental Rights and Directive principles of State Policy. He cited various landmark judgments that set forth the trajectory for the interpretation of ‘Fundamental Rights’. He also shed light on the old debate on the Fundamental Rights Vs Directive Principles of State Policy by invoking jurisprudential aspects of the constitutional interpretations and treatments given to ‘Affirmative Action Policies’ of the Government of India that started from State of Madras V Champakam Dorairajan.

Dr Aniruddha gave concluding remarks quoting excerpts from the last speech of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at the Constituent Assembly verbatim: “…however good a Constitution may be, it is sure to turn out bad because those who are called to work it, happen to be a bad lot. However bad a Constitution may be, it may turn out to be good if those who are called to work it, happen to be a good lot. The Constitution can provide only the organs of State such as the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The factors on which the working of those organs of the State depends are the people and the political parties they will set up as their instruments to carry out their wishes and their politics.”

The program ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

The Sports Club, Tetso College is elated to announce the selection activity for the boys’ basketball team on 20th November 2021. Those that made it to the team are:

• Nriakheing Kulimbe (Captain; BA 3rd Sem)
• Visulie (Vice Captain; BBA 1st Sem)
• Behinlo Lorin (BA 1st Sem)
• Toito Sheqi (BBA 3rd Sem)
• Ruovituo Yakhro (MA 1st Sem)
• Sagar (BCom 3rd Sem)
• Noleto Sothu (BA 3rd Sem)
• Samlangwangbe Kulimbe (BA 1st Sem)
• Impusor (BA 1st Sem)
• Sentitoshe Jamir (BBA 5th Sem)
• H Vinoto Sumi (BBA 3rd Sem)

Congratulations to all the newly selected players!

The Sports Club, Tetso College successfully conducted the selection activity for the College Football Team on 13th November 2021.

We are much pleased to announce the New Football Team:

1. Dziese-u Kera – (Captain) BA 5th semester
2. Keheinlumbe Nsarangbe – (Vice Captain) BA 5th semester
3. Mhatemo Kikon – BA 1st semester
4. Nguvishe – BA 5th semester
5. Ashish Rai – BBA 3rd semester
6. Robin Prasad – BA 5th semester
7. Jasten Mech – BA 3rd semester
8. Bovito – BA 1st semester
9. Kayepu Zhimo – BA 1st semester
10. Sapcing Nsarangbe – BA 1st semester
11. Sangtsoi S – BA 5th semester
12. Temjensunep Longchar- BBA 3rd semester
13. Denis Konyz – BA 5th semester
14. Sosang Tzüdir – BA 1st semester
15. Selevito – BA 1st semester
16. Lanuwapang Imsong – BA 1st semester
17. Bendangsunep Walling – BA 1st semester
18. Tongminlun Hangsing – BA 5th semester
19. Machigum – BA 1st semester
20. Imtisunep – BA 3rd semester
21. Kanito – BA 5th semester
22. Yevika – BA 5th semester

Congratulations to all the selected players!

Tetso College NCC Unit observed NCC cum Cultural Day 2021 on 27th November 2021. Highlights of the day included cultural dance, group song performances, and speeches by the cadets among other activities.

Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year filled with joy and peace. The Tetso College Evangelical Union celebrated its Pre-Christmas on 28th November, 2021 attended by EU committee members, students along with teachers.

Edward Mariizii, UESI staff worker, Dimapur spoke on the theme “Good news and great joy for all the people – Luke 2:10”. Other highlights of the evening included gift exchange, special performances, drama, and singing of christmas carols.

Tetso College celebrated Salvete 2021: 27th Freshers Day on 30th November 2021 with Shri Rupin Sharma (IPS), DG Prisons, Homeguards, Civil Defence and SDRF, as the Special Guest.

Principal Dr. Hewasa L Khing, delivering the welcome address, maintained that the event was one of the most awaited affairs of the year since the pandemic hit in 2020 and warmly welcomed all the freshers and invitees. She also announced that more than 800 students from districts all over Nagaland and neighbouring states have joined Tetso College this year and expressed her excitement to see what the future holds for them.

Addressing the new students, she encouraged them to be focused and to prioritize their time well stating, “Time is a commodity and you will never have enough of it in this world.” She further encouraged the freshers to work hard and give their best in this new chapter of their life.

Shri Rupin Sharma (IPS), DG Prisons, Homeguards, Civil Defence and SDRF, in his keynote address, reminded the students to be more mindful of their surroundings. “By increasing your world view, you will get a broader view of things. This is when real change will come to Nagaland,” he added.

He encouraged them to develop a habit of questioning, adding that “discipline is not only about following orders blindly but also questioning the wrong.”  Rupin Sharma also cautioned the youngsters to abstain from intoxicants and encouraged them to always be in the company of good friends.

Responding to a query from a student on cracking competitive exams, Rupin Sharma advised him to “realize your capabilities and limitations first and then focus on the former which will ultimately lead you to success in life.”

The event was hosted by Kulu Venuh of MA 3rd Semester and invocation led by Senchumlo Ngullie, EU Secretary, Tetso College Unit. Other highlights included a speech on behalf of the freshers by Verilu Zuo of Class 11 Arts and a special song titled ‘The Climb’ by Nokmachiba Lemtur of BA 5th Semester.

The informal session witnessed a host of events such as Mr. & Miss Fresher 2021, dance, songs, and other special performances.