Although his educational roots is strictly confined to institutions in the village, Keleseho Stephen Tsükrü has long been blessed with such orating skills that it earned him a place in the world stage in the later part of his educational quest.
Yet, it wasn’t without practice and experience that he zoomed far ahead of his own peers. He recalls giving his first extempore speech at the age of 15, during which time, he says, he became a laughing stock of the audience since he was asked to speak in Tenyidie.
But that did not deter his spirit from going up on stage again. Instead, it was like a confidence builder that drove him even more. And there was no stopping this young enthusiast from taking part in most of the social events within his reach.
Years on, he was representing various bodies at different levels such as the Southern Angami Students’ Union, Angami Students’ Union and Naga Students’ Federation besides already been fluent in the school stage. Skilled both in Extempore Speech and Debate, he says that this 2-in-1 component has been a changing moment for him as he went forward to scale greater heights in this respect.
At a later stage, Keleseho was part of the debate conducted across the country by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and coordinated by the Nehru Yuva Kendra. Through the series of screenings done in the district, state, regional and pre-national levels respectively, he always came home with a winning prize when finally, he made it to the great National Debate in 2007.
This, he remembers was a great challenge posed before him as he had to tune himself to a Hindi-speaking guy. But having found greater confidence in English and then with the help of some lines in Hindi, he emerged the National Debate Champion at the age of 22.
The first and only Naga who spoke on such a platform to a national audience on the theme “Energy Efficiency and Conservation is the only way to prosperity”, Keleseho also eventually became the Indian Delegate to the International youth Exchange Programme (World Expo.) in China along with the elite of Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry last year.
This young man of multiple talents has left traces in many a places, and he has had experience teaching children since college days. He worked in a BPO industry too before he became part of Fire Fighting and Disaster Management, which is his current profession.
Perhaps it was skill or dedication, but whichever way, it certainly paid for he was given the Best Turn Out title in 2008, as a Trainee at the North East Regional Fire Fighting Training Center at North Silla Guwahati.
He explains that their job fits into many professions as they are like mini engineers when it comes to the technical aspect, mini doctors while providing first aid and of course as Resource Persons for imparting trainings, they always hold big responsibilities.
He finds it interesting that they are on the move all the time, but it, of course, poses great challenge to work in such demanding environments. And the philanthropic nature of their job must be admired.
Interestingly, he is a Commerce Student, and a holder of an M.Com degree when, as a matter of fact, he wanted to study Arts. An ardent seeker of knowledge, he is also in the process of finishing his LLB and still, with an undying zest, he plans on taking a PG Diploma course in Disaster Management.
He insists that our youth have to change their mindsets and laments that Nagas do not have the instinct of indulging themselves in part-time jobs, aptitude approaches or acquiring more degrees. Towards which end, he also says that having more degrees always helps…”to earn something, there is scope everywhere, income can be everywhere” while he opines that when one’s sole target is into government service, it is shabby business.
On the other hand, he feels that the potential qualified young people are being exploited while expressing that ‘his/her service is inevitable’ but states that the society is over exploiting their services. He goes on to add that “when we are too socialized, it affects our studies, our job, etc, etc”. However, he says that we have a very good social structure with lots of associations and social organisations that provide good spirit for discussion. And on the optimistic side, he further expresses that in times of need, there is support, condolences, appreciation, felicitation, from these groups. But he still holds on to his view that the most potential group of people are being over-exploited, in the sense that their services become an obligation in all these places.
And here’s one youth with great potential who has been part of more than one activity. He has, over the years, served as Vice President of Khuzama Students’ Care Union, President of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama and has won several Debate & Extempore Competitions at village, regional, tribal and state levels.
Keleseho has produced, directed and acted in plays, skits and operas and. as an active sportsman, played in various tournaments and won them too. He was also awarded the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement Award for Excellence in 2009 and continues to serve the society as an Advisor to the Khuzama Catholic Youth Association, President of the Southern Angami Catholic Youth Association, Executive Member of the Angami Catholic Youth Association and Spokesperson for the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement.
Keleseho Stephen Tsükrü is clearly much more than just an excellent debater.
Yet, it wasn’t without practice and experience that he zoomed far ahead of his own peers. He recalls giving his first extempore speech at the age of 15, during which time, he says, he became a laughing stock of the audience since he was asked to speak in Tenyidie.
But that did not deter his spirit from going up on stage again. Instead, it was like a confidence builder that drove him even more. And there was no stopping this young enthusiast from taking part in most of the social events within his reach.
Years on, he was representing various bodies at different levels such as the Southern Angami Students’ Union, Angami Students’ Union and Naga Students’ Federation besides already been fluent in the school stage. Skilled both in Extempore Speech and Debate, he says that this 2-in-1 component has been a changing moment for him as he went forward to scale greater heights in this respect.
At a later stage, Keleseho was part of the debate conducted across the country by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and coordinated by the Nehru Yuva Kendra. Through the series of screenings done in the district, state, regional and pre-national levels respectively, he always came home with a winning prize when finally, he made it to the great National Debate in 2007.
This, he remembers was a great challenge posed before him as he had to tune himself to a Hindi-speaking guy. But having found greater confidence in English and then with the help of some lines in Hindi, he emerged the National Debate Champion at the age of 22.
The first and only Naga who spoke on such a platform to a national audience on the theme “Energy Efficiency and Conservation is the only way to prosperity”, Keleseho also eventually became the Indian Delegate to the International youth Exchange Programme (World Expo.) in China along with the elite of Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry last year.
This young man of multiple talents has left traces in many a places, and he has had experience teaching children since college days. He worked in a BPO industry too before he became part of Fire Fighting and Disaster Management, which is his current profession.
Perhaps it was skill or dedication, but whichever way, it certainly paid for he was given the Best Turn Out title in 2008, as a Trainee at the North East Regional Fire Fighting Training Center at North Silla Guwahati.
He explains that their job fits into many professions as they are like mini engineers when it comes to the technical aspect, mini doctors while providing first aid and of course as Resource Persons for imparting trainings, they always hold big responsibilities.
He finds it interesting that they are on the move all the time, but it, of course, poses great challenge to work in such demanding environments. And the philanthropic nature of their job must be admired.
Interestingly, he is a Commerce Student, and a holder of an M.Com degree when, as a matter of fact, he wanted to study Arts. An ardent seeker of knowledge, he is also in the process of finishing his LLB and still, with an undying zest, he plans on taking a PG Diploma course in Disaster Management.
He insists that our youth have to change their mindsets and laments that Nagas do not have the instinct of indulging themselves in part-time jobs, aptitude approaches or acquiring more degrees. Towards which end, he also says that having more degrees always helps…”to earn something, there is scope everywhere, income can be everywhere” while he opines that when one’s sole target is into government service, it is shabby business.
On the other hand, he feels that the potential qualified young people are being exploited while expressing that ‘his/her service is inevitable’ but states that the society is over exploiting their services. He goes on to add that “when we are too socialized, it affects our studies, our job, etc, etc”. However, he says that we have a very good social structure with lots of associations and social organisations that provide good spirit for discussion. And on the optimistic side, he further expresses that in times of need, there is support, condolences, appreciation, felicitation, from these groups. But he still holds on to his view that the most potential group of people are being over-exploited, in the sense that their services become an obligation in all these places.
And here’s one youth with great potential who has been part of more than one activity. He has, over the years, served as Vice President of Khuzama Students’ Care Union, President of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama and has won several Debate & Extempore Competitions at village, regional, tribal and state levels.
Keleseho has produced, directed and acted in plays, skits and operas and. as an active sportsman, played in various tournaments and won them too. He was also awarded the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement Award for Excellence in 2009 and continues to serve the society as an Advisor to the Khuzama Catholic Youth Association, President of the Southern Angami Catholic Youth Association, Executive Member of the Angami Catholic Youth Association and Spokesperson for the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement.
Keleseho Stephen Tsükrü is clearly much more than just an excellent debater.
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