The purpose of this study is three-fold. First, based on the synthesis of literature on quality concepts, critical factors that must be practiced to achieve effective quality management in an organization were identified. A framework to be used by organizations to evaluate their quality assurance practices were developed. Second, a field survey was conducted to identify the degree to which quality assurance is being practiced in Indian Manufacturing organizations and to locate the organizational areas where better management control can make the quality assurance system more effective. Finally, an attempt was made to develop models that could be used to forecast the level of quality achieved.

This translator's note is for the translation of Biodini's Asangba Nongjabi (Crimson Rainclouds).

India, which has not signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and does not have International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards on all of its nuclear material, exploded a “peaceful” nuclear device in 1974, convincing the world of the need for greater restrictions on nuclear trade. The United States created the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) as a direct response to India's test, halted nuclear exports to India a few years later, and worked to convince other states to do the same. India tested nuclear weapons again in 1998. However, President Bush announced July 18, 2005, he would “work to achieve full civil nuclear energy cooperation with India” and would “also seek agreement from Congress to adjust U.S. laws and policies,” in the context of a broader partnership with India. The Obama Administration has continued with the Bush Administration's policy regarding civil nuclear cooperation with India. According to a November 8, 2010, White House fact sheet, the United States “intends to support India's full membership” in the NSG, as well as other multilateral export control regimes.

Charangching dancers performing as the female and male are about to split into two directions. The women dance circling the male dancers in this section during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Young female dancers displaying their dresses and ornaments during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun -LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Leipungtampak dancers dancing in the presence of the invited guests during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Leipungtampak Dancers performing during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional dancers a lead dancer called lamber ksuu is leading the dancers to take the Saa K'aai steps performed during the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun Conference 2006 at Charangching Khulllen.

Lamber Ksuu leading the dancers performing in the presence of the invited guests during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Charangching dancers performing during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Tony Khular, explaining about the Thlumthler, during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charanching organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun in 2006.

Dancers posing for picture with the invited guest during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Men's ornaments Vori -the bigger strap of cowrie shells worn in two sides; white necklace called "ardei kpol"; red necklaces known as "ardei ksen"

Expert Women joining the dance with the dancers during the first Seminar on the "Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs" organized by Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen 2006.

Dancers with guest dancing during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khunkha, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Charangching dancers performing reel ruu kardaam during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

A young female dancer in traditional dress and ornaments describing them by Suungnem Bunghon and Khular Tony for documenting purposes during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charangching Khunkha 2006.

Photograph of dance performed with community members during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Displaying of the female head-dress and ornaments by the dancers during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charanching organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun in 2006.

Photograph of community members participation in the cultural dance picture taken during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khunkha, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Photograph of community members joining the dance during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen in 2006, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

A picture of Voryaa thongyaa shown by the president Sankhil Stephen shethon and Suungnem Bunghon, while a young male dancer looks on dressed on full Lamkang traditional attires, holding a ReelRuu.

Photograph of Laapu-Singers during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen in 2006, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Lamkang Cultural Dance performed with invited guests picture taken during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khunkha, Chandel district, Manipur, India.