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Global family of the Gills creates intellectual oasis in the city
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Punjab Govt chalks out tourism plan for city
Punjabi culture revisited, courtesy exhibition
DAV International School bags prizes at Singapore convention
Preserving manuscripts is his passion
General body meeting of Service Club on July 1
SIDBI offers to finance small-scale units
‘Do not ignore infertility problem’
Patar releases Bhagat Puran
Singh’s book
Army’s river rafting expedition concludes
Despite odds, city girl makes to international roller skating
Indo-Pak theatre artistes present Greek play Oedipus
Tanishq unveils ‘Paheli’ collection
Weekly Round-up
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Global family of the Gills creates intellectual oasis in the city
Turban controversy Dr Gill and his children have diametrically opposite views on ban on turban in France. Dr Gill, who considers France the only secular country of the world in the true practice, says that the ban imposed on wearing religious symbols in French schools is targeted at Muslims. His son Eric Vikramjit, who sometimes tries his hand at tying turban, justifies the ban. However, his daughter Anila says the ban is unwarranted and there should not be such restrictions on students. Dr Gill says that after the Revolution of 1789, the State and the Church in France were totally separated, and that there is no official holiday even on Christmas Day in France.
French philosopher Abelard was a French philosopher and theologian whose fame as a teacher and intellectual made him one of the most renowned figures of the 12th century. Born in Le Pallet, Brittany, his French name was Pierre
Abélard. Gill’s seminal work Mcleod, a New Zealand based world renowned intellectual, who is considered an authority on Sikhism, writes on Dr Gill’s seminal work Guru Nanak, “ The grand narrative of Baba Nanak is based on Janamsakhis and interpretations of his compositions in the Adi Granth. His reflections and meditations on the affairs of this and the other world are presented in the dialects of anthropology and cosmology…. Baba Nanak, far from being cast in the style which one normally associates with the ‘poetry’ of English translations of the Adi Granth, is in fact an excellent piece of work…The style in which the life and travels of Baba Nanak is recorded makes exceedingly pleasant reading and those who wish to have the story well told as simple but effective English poetry will find Gill’s work a delight.”
A street here bearing the name of a 12th century philosopher of France! It may sound surprising, but it’s true. The nameplate, “RUE (English translation of the French word is “street”) Pierre Abelard” hanging outside the house of Dr Harjeet Singh Gill in local Labh Nagar springs a surprise on a visitor.
But there is yet more surprise in store, as one enters the house. The life-story of Dr Gill is unique in more than one ways. He is the personification of French and Punjabi heritage. He had married Ms Danielle Guegun, a French scholar in Paris, in 1969. Ms Guegun served as French teacher in Punjabi University, Patiala, for a pretty long period. Their eldest daughter, Ms Sandrine, was born in 1970. She was married to a Portuguese advocate Helver Olivera (settled in Paris). They have two children Jaspal and Neelam, eight and four years old, respectively. Though their names sound Punjabi, yet they can neither speak nor understand the mother tongue of Dr Gill. The younger daughter of the Gills, Anila Ariane, and son Eric Vikramjit were born at Patiala. Interestingly, Anila, who can speak and understand a little bit of Punjabi and Hindi, has been taking keen interest in Indian, especially Punjabi culture and heritage, though she has no plan to settle in this country. The eldest daughter of Dr Gill has done excellent work on the Phantasmic anatomy of the sculptures of Mathura. She has also done her doctorate work on the age-old art and architecture of the monuments of Sanchi for the Sorbonne. His son Eric Vikramjit has made paintings of Heer Ranjha, Sassi Punnu, Mirza Sahiba, Sohni Mahiwal and other great Punjabi folk figures. The titles of the book, authored by Dr Gill, have been illustrated by his children and wife — a unique teamwork of the “global family”. Though the children of Dr Gill live in Paris with his wife, yet they frequently come to see him (Dr Gill), who is now a fellow of two universities (Punjabi University and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar). He is also Emeritus Professor of Semiotics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and Fellow, Indian Institute of Advance Studies. Keeping in view the path-breaking and epoch-making contribution of Dr Gill to the study of Punjabi language and literature, culture and folklore, Punjabi University, Patiala, conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) on him in 1997.
One of the most important achievements of Dr Gill is that he is the first Indian scholar to contribute his articles to Encyclopedia of Semiotics, published by Oxford and Encyclopedia Britannica. The duo, Dr Gill and his French wife, had translated Japuji of Guru Nanak and Jaap Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh into French and English in 1993. Dr Harbhajan Singh Bhatia, Professor, School of Punjabi Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, and admirer of Dr Gill, said that Dr Gill had always accepted the challenges of translation to maintain the essence of original works (Gurbani and Kissas, both) and captured nuances of the language without compromising on its spirit. Born in a non-descript village of Amritsar in 1935, Dr Gill graduated from Khalsa
College, Amritsar. He did his post graduation from Government College, Ludhiana, in 1953 . He studied Linguistics at Deccan College, Pune, from 1956 to 1958. Then he did MA and Ph.D from Hardford, USA. He has the honour to have worked with Professor Andre Martinet in France. In 1986, he was nominated the National Professor of Linguistics by the UGC. At least hundred scholars from all over the country, especially Kerala and West Bengal, have completed doctorate under his guidance. His original works include three volumes of Structures of significance, Semiotics of conceptual structures, Mythico Literary discourse (St Julien, Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha ) and interpretative discourse of Guru Nanak, Macchiwara, Heer Ranjha and other legends of Punjab. Presently, he is working on translation of Nanak Bani into English in two volumes for Punjabi University, Patiala.
Over the years, he has been organising a series of national and international seminars.
In academic circles, Dr Gill is known for his academic credentials, commitment and vision. He is a scholar with an absolutely open mind and is always willing to debate on all academic, social and religious and other burning issues. He is absolutely against the commercialisation of education and the diluting of the educational standard of universities.
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Dr Gill completed his doctorate in linguistics in 1962 under the guidance of world renowned Professor H.A. Gleason, JR, on “A reference grammar of Punjabi” — the first authentic research work on the subject. He became the youngest Professor of Linguistics and Semiotics in India when he was offered the job to set up a new Department of Anthropological Linguistics in Punjabi University, Patiala, in 1968 on his return from France. He worked on Structuralism, Semiotics (Science of Science), Dialectology, Punjabi language, culture, folklore arts
and religion.
In fact, while working in this department he evolved the methodology of semiotics analysis of literary, cultural and sacred texts. He is perhaps the only professor of linguistics in India who has remained closely associated with and studied with great philosophers of the world, including Levi-Strauss, Roland Barthes, Louise Althusser, A.J. Greimas, J .Lacan, Foucault, Todorov and
Kriestiva.
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Punjab Govt chalks out tourism plan for city
The Punjab Government has chalked out an ambitious plan to tap the great tourism potential of the holy city. In this plan is included the adaptive reuse of Gobindgarh Fort as a National Museum of the Freedom of India. The museum will also house the contemporary history of the Indian armed forces and the role of these forces in preserving the integrity of the country.
The proposal aims at bringing out two significant projects that can play critical role in enhancing cultural tourism in the city through conservation, revitalisation and promotion of heritage. Unfolding the proposed action plan for “Integrated Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism”, Mr Partap Singh Bajwa, PWD Minister, told TNS that Amritsar had numerous cultural and historic edifices, but not enough had been done to preserve and promote them. “These heritage buildings do not form part of the current tourist circuit. In order to prolong the stay of the visitor in the city, and to generate livelihood opportunities, it is imperative to enhance the cultural edifices of the city. The Thematic Heritage Circuits need to be promoted in the city,” he added. He said that Gobindgarh Fort built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh was an unprotected building, which needed to be preserved at the earliest. “This will make Gobindgarh Fort a central edifice as well as significant landmark of cultural, regional and national tourism. Developing Gobindgarh Fort would play the role of a counter magnet for recreational and cultural activities and potentially relieve urban pressures around Sri Harmandar Sahib,” he explained. Gobindgarh Fort, due to its association with one of the greatest generals of India, can be dedicated to defence and national pride. Located on the northwestern boundary of India, it was here that Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his armies for the first time were able to shut the Khyber Pass and prevent the invaders from invading India in the early 19th century. The fort includes the treasury of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the house of General Dyer and the Phansi Ghar. He lamented that the city of Amritsar till date did not have an Integrated Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism Plan. “Such a plan would include identification and planning about the unique cultural heritage within the city and the region. This need was identified when a team of professionals who were preparing the dossier for the nomination of Sri Harmandar Sahib conducted a detailed study,” he said. “It is a known fact that Amritsar city and its people have meaningfully contributed to the freedom struggle. This includes the contribution of Sikhs in the World Wars and the role of the civil society in the struggle for freedom against the British rule in India,” he added. Gurdwara Saragarhi, Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah border post could be the important components in designing the journey for a visitor. This could be a unique collaborative endeavour of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archeology, Museum and Archive, Government of Punjab and the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
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Punjabi culture revisited, courtesy exhibition
“Wow! What a wonderful sight of unique items”, exclaimed a young woman who seemed to know very little of commonly used kitchen ware in Punjabis’ day-to-day life. The occasion was the cultural heritage programme organised by the Avtar Purab Committee here.
Household and kitchen ware on display included old earthen hearth (chulha), earthen churners, paraat, changeir, shikku, chakla, chimta. Likewise, beautiful decoration material of phulkari, jewellery boxes, old weapons, musical instruments and many more artefacts used for different purposes were displayed there. Mr Mohinderjit Singh, vice-chairman of the Art Gallery, inaugurated the exhibition. The exhibition became lively and enjoyable when students from different schools were seen in colourful cultural costumes — girls wearing antique jewellery and Punjabi dress portraying the rich Punjabi culture. Boys had adorned themselves with turle wali turban and kurta chadra. Students, teachers and local residents witnessed the show in the presence of the Ambassador of Germany. DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, bagged the first prize in the Heritage Exhibition, while Guru Nanak Girls Senior Secondary School, Town Hall, and Government Senior Secondary School, Mallu Nagal, secured the second and the third positions, respectively.
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DAV International School bags prizes at Singapore convention
As many as 43 students represented India in the “Eleventh student leaders’ convention” held at Singapore. The theme of the convention was “Managing global problems through regional unity”.
Nine students from DAV International School from the city here did exceptionally well, with two of its students — Saurab Bhatia (adjudged as the best participant in declamation) and Rishab Dhand (the best speaker in debate) — bagging top positions. Participants from 17 countries, including contingents from Australia, Canada, China, Honk Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam, had arrived at the convention. The students in the Indian contingent were selected from all over India. The nine students from DAV School aged between 9-13 years were accompanied by Principal, Ms Neera Sharma, and teacher, Ms Neetu Grover. Bhangra and Rajasthani dance performances of the students from DAV International School were appreciated during the convention. The students participated in “mass games”—mock vocation-oriented games, country discussion, debates on general assemblies, including assemblies at block, state, and national levels. An exhibition of paintings was held on topics of global issues of war, peace, friendship, AIDS. In the weeklong educational trip, the students not only forged comradeship in varied groups, but also got the taste of some exotic locations in the host country. They visited Santosa Island, famous for antics of dolphins and musical fountains laser shows. The students also went on a “night safari” to view exotic animals and modern buildings and malls. They visited the best girls’ school in the country in “Raffles City” there.
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Preserving manuscripts is his passion
A small-sized Sri Guru Granth Sahib that can be placed in a matchbox may seem unbelievable, but you can find it in a library maintained by Mr Dalip Singh in a non-descript village of Mallu Nangal. “Mere kol ik copy hor vi si, Tohra Sahib de Kehn te main Ajaib -Ghar wich dei ditty (I had one more copy of this size. I gave it for the Ajaib Ghar, Amritsar, at the bidding of Mr Tohra),” he remarked.
Amazingly, this small-sized copy has 1430 pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and is read with the help of lens. It is wrapped in a silky piece of cloth to avoid dust and kept respectfully in a wooden box. Mr Dalip Singh is Mallu Nangal for the SGPC people, Pardhanji for villagers and Bhaji for medical staff working in the rural health centre run by the Guru Ram Das Medical Institute of Research and Sciences, Amritsar. Wearing white kurta pyjama with blue turban, this tall amritdhari man of 69 years is invariably found sitting or lying on a cot under a banyan tree in the historical gurdwara of Punjwin Patshahi in Mallu Nangal. The gurdwara complex also houses in it a health centre and a library, courtesy this man! He loves to be in the gurdwara complex and is always ready to listen to problems that the visitors have. Every one visiting the gurdwara or the centre is greeted by him. He is also fond of books and has Kahan Singh Nabha’s Mahan Kosh along with dozens of manuscripts in his collection. Moreover, he has thorough knowledge of all manuscripts. “I have even rare manuscripts like Guru Bilas, Makkei Wali Sakhi (Guru Nanak Devji) Dasam Granth, Sabh-Parkash, Zafarnama Patshahi Daswin, Zindgi Nama-Bhai Nand Lal, Guru Partap-Suriya, Guru Bilas. He has maintained the library to preserve these manuscripts. He can read (without spectacles) every manuscript he has and can answer any question regarding it. Some manuscripts have beautiful ornamental outlining of gold and sapphire. A Teeka in Urdu of one Bani from Bachittar Natak bearing the date Jan 31, 1875, written by Attar Singh Bhadore, a famous writer of his times, has golden outline and is so fresh that if one doesn’t read the year shown at the end, one can never say it is about one-and-a-half century old. The same is the case of another manuscript — Gur Ratanavali Sakhi that is written in a very beautiful hand but bears no name of the writer. Some books have handwritten notes in the very beginning regarding the authorship and the contents of the manuscripts. There are manuscripts of Hindu scriptures also. He has collected these rare manuscripts from different sources. The care of these manuscripts is the responsibility of this man, who treasures these records.
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General body meeting of Service Club on July 1
The countdown of holding the extraordinary general body meeting to hold the elections of The Service Club, formed during the British rule, has already begun. The meeting would be held on July 1.
Mr S.S. Chhina, IPS (retd), while talking to the TNS here today, said the club’s elections were to be held every year as per the bylaws of the club, but no elections had been held since 1994 and no person could hold a post for more than two consecutive terms. He alleged that Mr Sarbjit Sandhu, president, had shown scant regard to the democratic norms and traditions of the club. He said that earlier Dr Hakumat Rai had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr Sandhu that they would run the affairs of the club alternatively for six months. But after the completion of six months, Mr Sandhu did not relinquish the office and continued to hold the post of the president through his machinations to stall the understanding with the other group, Mr Chhina alleged. He said that earlier the membership of the club was limited to 350, but now it had gone up to 1700. He alleged that Mr Sandhu had made a large number of new members at his sweet will without adopting proper procedure as per the bylaws. He further alleged that the membership of about 350 members of the club was terminated because they had raised their voice against the style of functioning of Mr Sandhu. He alleged that the present management had sullied club’s excellent environment, which once used to be a family club where large number of women and children frequented. “Initially, the government servants had founded the club, but now the business community has dominated the membership,” he added. When contacted, Mr Sarabjit Singh Sandhu said that the executive committee of the club had called for a general body meeting of the members of the club to discuss all contentious issues, including the holding of elections. He added that all accounts had been audited and every member had the right to study the report. He said all other issues about working of the club could also be raised with the permission of the Chair. He claimed there was total transparency in the working of the club and there was nothing to hide. He added that the executive committee was prepared to face the general body meeting and answer any query raised by the members.
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SIDBI offers to finance small-scale units
The Small Industrial Bank of India (SIDBI) has offered to finance more small-scale units in the state for setting up modern industry in Punjab in the coming years.
The manager of SIDBI, Mr Balbir Singh, said this while speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) sponsored seminar on financing the small-scale sector.
He said the bank had provided term-loan and working capital loan facility in Ludhiana industrial cluster of hosiery, bicycle and tool segments. He said they had been able to provide the basic funds to boost the productivity in those clusters and planned to take projects in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur. Mr Balbir Singh said that the contribution of small-scale industry to the national development constituted 30-35 per cent. He added that it was expected that the small-scale industry would further enhance its contribution to the development of the country. He offered many industry-friendly schemes with lower interest rates to lure industrialists to set up new units in the border areas. The vice-president, Credit, North Zone of the UTI Bank, Mr Sachil Dagur, said that the bank was eager to come up with innovative schemes. He said the bank would show keen interest to provide literal funds to reach out to more and more new units, especially in Amritsar region. Earlier, the chairman of the CII, Amritsar Zone, Mr Gunbir Singh, inaugurated the seminar. He said that the development of small and medium enterprises depended upon the supportive role played by the financial organisations. He added that this was so because the market environment was highly competitive. He said that a large number of entrepreneurs had discussed during the seminar their problems of credit ratings.
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‘Do not ignore infertility problem’
The government’s support in spreading awareness about the concept of test tube babies could go a long way to solve the problems of childless couples and this could also give a boost to medical tourism.
Dr S.S. Chawla, Director, Satjot Human Reproduction and Research Centre, Amritsar, stated this to TNS after his return from Denmark (Europe). He had gone there to attend a Medical School in Embryology and an International Conference ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) there. He said that the treatment cost here less than 15 per cent in comparison to that in the USA and the European countries. Besides cost advantage, there was no waiting period such as the one in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, where it ranged from two to five years. In that period a patient aged further and it became even more complex to handle the case, he added. Dr Chawla said that to make a patient accept infertility as a disease like any other disease, it was vital to educate the couple regarding the process of reproduction, different aspects of infertility problem and various treatment methodologies and their success rates. That would help to involve the patient in the treatment plan. He further said that in Europe, couples with infertility problems are generally aware of their problem. As a result, they waste no time in approaching a specialist to handle their infertility problem. He said the treatment should either be subsidised by the government or insurance cover should be provided. However, he lamented that only one per cent of infertile couples had an access to genuine fertility services. He said that in Denmark six per cent of all babies were born through Assisted Reproduction Technology (Test Tube Baby) in 2004, whereas that figure was only .01 per cent or even less in India. He said that all over the world, 10-15 per cent couples in their reproductive age group faced some kind of problem in conceiving and needed medical help. Nearly three to five per cent couples rarely achieved pregnancy unless some form of medical help was provided, he added. Dr Chawla said that in India the majority of the population being illiterate did not take infertility as a medical problem. They rather considered it as nature’s curse and wasted most of the brief reproductive period of the woman in visiting tantriks and quacks. In Western countries people saw it only as a physical disorder, which needed medical help. He said that the women who did not conceive after one year should consult a doctor. The women who were 35 years of age and did not conceive within six months of their marriage should not waste time and complicate the case; they must consult a doctor, he added.
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Patar releases Bhagat Puran
Singh’s book
On the occasion of the 75th death anniversary of Mata Mehtab Kaur, mother of Bhagat Puran Singh, founder of Pingalwara (a home for destitute, old and helpless persons), a book titled Prabhu Ke Simran Sabu Kichhu Sujhe, having the collections of religious writings of Bhagat Puran Singh, was released at Manawala branch of the Pingalwara here.
The book was released by renowned writer and poet Surjit Patar in the presence of Bibi (Dr) Inderjit Kaur, chief sewadar of the Pingalwara, and other dignitaries, including Bhai Ranjit Singh, former Jathedar, Akal Takht. Surjit Patar, while speaking on the occasion, said that every word of the book was capable of changing the life of a person. He said the book had in it the practical thinking of Bhagatji about religion. Bibi (Dr) Inderjit Kaur said the book had the collection of religious writings of Bhagat Puran Singh which he used to distribute in leaflet form. With a lot of effort, these leaflets had been collected and presented in a readable form, so that all could have the access to the preaching of one of the greatest humans in the world who had dedicated his life to the service of diseased, destitute, mentally-retarded and helpless persons. She said Bhagatji used to write on social, environmental and religious issues after taking inspiration from the Gurbani in Guru Granth Sahib. She said the Pingalwara was also contemplating to publish books having a collection of writings of Bhagatji on environmental and social issues. She said the book Prabhu Ke Simran Sabu Kichhu Sujhe contained Bhagatji’s achievements and his inspirational sources, as mentioned in the leaflets collected by the Pingalwara. She said that Bhagat Puran Singh had thanked renowned philosophers and religious leaders for widening the horizon of his thoughts.
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Army’s river rafting expedition concludes
The army’s river rafting expedition at Beas River which was flagged off from Mirthal by Maj General
A.S. Bakshi, Chief Signal Officer, Western Command, concluded successfully. After traversing 105 Km downstream it reached its destination.
Aimed at fostering the spirit of adventure among troops, it was organised as a part of the 13th reunion of the Corps of Signals of the HQ Western Command, Vajra Corps. The expedition, with a mission to further the interest of troops in ecology of Beas wetlands, consisted of four officers and
JCOs, besides 24 jawans who had fruitful interaction with the people alongside the banks during their journey downstream. Army officers said the major task was that of recording activities along the grasslands (Mand). The rafters had a rare opportunity to spot wild birds and animals during the expedition. Interestingly, they spotted several birds like sarus crane and large flocks of spot-billed duck. However, they were unable to spot gharial that could once be spotted in abundance on islands in Beas River. Describing their journey, they said they had sighted a wild boar and a majestic sambhar stag near the railway bridge. Two massive grey-coloured cranes were spotted downstream of
Mirthal. They, however, could not ascertain whether the winged guests were demoiselle crane. Having taken a number of photographs, the army would study the photo prints to record the results formally. However, army experts in wildlife informed that bar-headed geese, native of Ladakh, had still not migrated, but were expected during the sowing season. Elated over the antics of river otters, they said a family of these water-animals was spotted near the Shri Hargobindpur Bridge, while a large silver fish jumped over the boats. On completion of the adventurous expedition, Brig
V.J.S. Lidder, Chief Signal Officer, Vajra Corps, congratulated the rafting team for their fine effort and their display of courage. He said the interaction with the local people enroute was a healthy indicator of goodwill and that the ecological study conducted by the team would help naturalists. The Western Command (Signals) would send a report along with photographs to the Bombay Natural History Society of India.
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Despite odds, city girl makes to international roller skating
Where there is will, there is way. This was proved when the daughter of a migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh, Rekha, bagged laurels in sports. She recently returned from South Korea after participating in the 11th Asian Roller Skating Championship where she bagged silver medal.
Her second international tourney was participation in the seventh World Roller Skating Hockey Championship held in Germany in 2004. She began participating in the competitions from 2000 and never looked back. Studying in Government Girls Senior Secondary School,
Puttalighar, she was attracted to the game when she was studying in Class IX. Under the coaching of Balwinder Kumar, she not only learnt the basics of the game, but also honed her skills. She now trains at Gol Bagh skating ground. She says she practices for three hours daily and increases the duration of practice before any competition. Her maiden participation in the District Roller Skating Championship and in the State Schools Roller Skating Championship brought her first positions, which boosted her morale. She resolved to pursue the sport to carve out her career in it. She bagged gold in the 14th Punjab Roller Skating Championship. She continued her winning spree in the State Schools Roller Skating Championship from 2001 to 2003. In 2001, she was inducted into the state roller skating hockey team. Her team bagged the third place in the National Roller Skating Hockey Championship in 2001 and secured second position in the 32nd National Games. She stood third in the 40th National Roller Skating in 2003. Despite putting her best efforts in the game, she rues that government has not forwarded any financial help to her. Even the high cost of two foreign tours had to be borne by her family that has meagre resources. She maintained that the cost of the visit to Germany was Rs 1 lakh, while that of the visit to South Korea was Rs 80,000. Ms J.
Kackaria, Principal, BBK DAV College for Women, where Rekha studies in first year of graduation, has promised to support her in her chosen field.
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Indo-Pak theatre artistes present Greek play Oedipus
The BBK DAV College for Women has emerged as the hub of live performing arts on this side of the border. The college, in collaboration with the Ajoka Theatre Group of Pakistan and Manch Rang Manch of India, staged the famous Greek play “Oedipus” written by
Sophocles, one of the eminent playwrights of ancient Greece.
Principal of the college, Ms J.
Kackria, said the play was the outcome of the workshop organised by three theatre stalwarts of India and Pakistan, including Mr Partho Banerjee from
Kolkota, Ms Madiha Gauhar of the Ajoka Group, Lahore, and Mr Kewal Dhaliwal. The 60-odd talented artistes from India and Pakistan presented the play. The play began with traditional masque performance. It is based on famous Greek tragedy drawing on the Freudian philosophy of Oedipus complex. Ms Kackria said the theatre workshop had created a new genre of theatre culture among young artistes and it symbolised the cultural affinity among the artistes of India and Pakistan. She congratulated the participants, who stole the one-hour-long show.
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Tanishq unveils ‘Paheli’ collection
The spokesman of the Tanishq told The Tribune that the vibrant Rajasthani kundan and meenakari work had been captured in jewellery pieces specially crafted by the Tanishq for the movie.
Talking about the movie, he said the film directed by famous Bollywood director Amol Palekar, is about eternal love set in the backdrop of enthralling and picturesque Rajasthan. It replicates the splendour and royalty of the region during the nineteenth century.
The exquisite kundan jewellery, embossed with colourful gems in traditional and ethnic designs, heightened the eternal love story, he added. The spokesman claimed that already women had started placing orders for jewellery designs that were shown in the movie.
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Weekly Round-up
The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association has selected Advanced Diagnostic Centre here for PG training in radiology. The consultant radiologist, Dr Atul Kapoor, said the association had decided to offer short-term training programmes in imaging for the post-MD graduates.
Foundation stone: Mr Sudhir Mehra, secretary, Lions Club, said the stone was laid by Mr Inderjit Sharma, son of late Hari Ram Sharma. Among those present on the occasion were Mr K.R. Jain, Mr P.C. Grover, Mr R.K. Magow and Mr Kapil Mehra. Fashion show: Hakoba showroom: IIT mains: CAT seminar:
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The Tanishq jewellery showroom here unveiled ‘Paheli’ collection showcasing select jewellery pieces from the Bollywood film
Paheli.