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Hospital & Hospitality The ambience of private hospitals and clinics has changed fast and patients are being treated in a pleasing environment provided they have the bucks to buy this luxury. An effort is also being made in government hospitals to make things nice for the ailing, says Nirupama Dutt The garden is landscaped beautifully and cars curve down the sleek drive to stop before a well-decorated café. Could it be a new plush hotel coming to town? Well no, it is yet another fancy hospital that provides patients medical care in a changed environment. Go to Fortis at Mohali and the Chief Operations Officer is actually a man who excelled as hotelier for long years. “It makes sense for hospitals to be hospitable for people come here suffering and all effort should be made to make them feel comfortable and at ease,” says Jasbir Grewal of Fortis. There are many thoughtful touches that this hospitality man has added to the hospital, including a change in the deodorants used to clean the floors. “You must have noticed that all hospitals smell a peculiar way because the disinfectants used to mop the floors have that odour. But here, our hospital is odour-free for we are using the detergents used to mop the hotel floors.” Well, this is a matter of finer detail but lead has been taken to construct gazebos for the attendants. “Attendants suffer more than the patients and there are many who cannot afford the inn so we have constructed these gazebos outside. These look pretty and the attendants have a place to rest,” says Grewal. Fortis, of course, can afford the luxury of fine coffee shops, bookshop and an original painting by M.F. Husain hanging outside the prayer room but some doctors in government hospitals too make it a point to make things to make things pretty and hospitable for the patients. A classic example of such aesthetics at play can be seen in the Physiotherapy Departments at the PGI and the General Hospital, Sector 16. The two sisters responsible for the flowers, paintings and music taken from their homes are Pratima and Indira Rattan, who happen to be daughters of a senior artist, Baldev Raj Rattan. “A good environment makes a patient feel good,” says Indira. Go to Inscol in Sector 34 and the lobby has large oil paintings of flowers and humorous diet charts to spread cheer around when the scene is grim. Private clinics too are providing a pleasing ambience. Walk into Mangla Dogra’s nursing home and the lobby has fine colour-coordinated interiors. Orthopaedic specialist Sany Saluja has recently added a second clinic that is well appointed. Dr Saluja says: “The concept of clinics is changing and patients like everything under one roof. Pleasant and cheerful environs help in lifting the spirit of the sick.”
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The hospital can become a part of an artistic sensibility. Pain, of course, has always been a part art and we have the example of Frieda Kahlo painting her own ailing body. In the city we have had paintings with the stark corridors of the PGI being the subject done by local painter Malkit Singh. Thus the corridors of the hospital became symbolic of a memory lane that had surrealistic images of his mother’s face and her old sewing machine. In the Nineties, Malkit also took the initiative of organizing an artists’camp in the city and the works made by the artists are still to be found in the wards of the hospital. —N. D.
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Where has Doctor Uncle gone? Looks like we have lost him for good. The friendly neighbourhood doctor, whom you would run to every time you had a fever or a fracture. And who, with his torch and stethoscope, would diagnose your ailment. He was one person, with whom you could discuss even your family problems over a cup of tea. For, he had been there for you even before you were born. The
concept of having a family doctor is outdated now. Hi-tech infrared rays
have taken over the torch. Instead of those magic hands, now it is long
cold tunnels with all kinds of electronics fittings, which determine what’s
eating you up from inside. If age was considered a sign of experience
then, now it the one with a specialisation and the latest gadget who gets
the preference. And the result is the GP (general practitioner) community
has become almost extinct. The trend of specialised medicine in the city, according to the society watchdogs, emerged with the starting of the Shatabdi Express. Indigestible? Hear them out. Shatabdi reduced the distance between Delhi and Chandigarh, as a result of which, came young professionals. Floating population, increasing number of young population and nuclear family system encouraged specialised medi-care, providing the fatal blow to the family doctors’ community. When the concept of family has changed altogether, where is the space for a family doctor? - they argue. That is just one side of the story. What the doctors have to say about this trend. “If you are not a specialist, you are nowhere,” says Dr Sameer Aggarwal, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the PGI. “People demand the latest in health care and they have the money to pay for it. At the same time they do not have the time or patience to go for that trial and error mode of general practitioners,” he explains. Sameer, who comes from a small town, says this practice still prevails in small towns and villages. “There, doctors are paid pittance like Rs 20 per visit, which includes consultation and medicine. How will you meet your both ends with that kind of income?” So instead of counting the chickens they are likely to collect as a month’s earnings, the younger generation doctors prefer to head straight for a medical college for a MD after MBBS. And what we have in hand is emerging of new specialised branches of medicine, even before the Oxford dictionary can incorporate the terms in their latest edition. “General medicine has been robbed by super speciality medicine,” says Dr Guneeta Gill, former head of Pathology Department at the General Hospital, sector 16. Aspiration to make it big is one of the factors of breaking down of the family- doctor concept, according to Dr Gill. But then even diseases have now become more complex and with three good hospitals providing services to its population here, the general practitioners had never stood much chance, according to Dr Gill. But not everybody agrees with her. “I agree that new diseases have come up, but by depending too much on machines alone, doctors have lost the skill of reading symptoms,” says a doctor who still believes in making house calls. Another interesting input comes from a staff nurse at the PGI, who despite being part of the premier institute prefers to go to her family doctor in Panchkula. “Who wants to go through all these hassles at government hospitals? We prefer to go to our family doctor, who has been with us for the last two generations. You can reach him any time and he can detect any problem immediately as he knows us genetically,” she says. Maybe all doors are still not closed for the GPs!
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MATKA CHOWK It seems like the entire city has turned into a paid parking zone. Wherever you go, the boys are flagging down your car and handing out pink and yellow slips, which eventually contribute greatly to the city’s sewer system. I am forever fishing out coins from my purse and handing them out. Then comes the headache of keeping the flimsy piece of paper. For example, when you go to Sector 17 and engage in massive shopping, which includes a lot of walking, quite a bit of bargaining, a lot of browsing, some pushing and shoving in places like Music World, followed by some good eats maybe at Hot Millions -at the end of all this when you get back into the car, who remembers – “where is the parchi?” The parking attendants wear many hats. They of course, answer stupid and rhetorical questions typically asked by people like me – “parking hai?” – like he would really tell me if there was no parking! They stand up to the people who want to park for only five minutes without a ticket. They wait patiently while some people take ages to give out the correct change. They take all insults, honking, queries regarding location of shops, government holidays and ATM machines in their stride. They even wear their whistles with pride! They act as human hurdles. Try coming out of the parking area. They practically throw themselves in from of your car – lest you might cheat them of the five rupees. They diligently scribble something quite illegible on the chit, after giving your number plate due perusal. And they never forget who has paid and who hasn’t. They also slide the cars around like blocks in a rubic’s cube. Whenever I find myself double or triple parked, I seek their help. They rescue me from the maze by pushing cars around in what seems like an impossible spatial maneuvering. On one occasion, I was badly stuck. After much (dhakka lagana) trial and failure, one burly guy appeared and bellowed out –“kyon time barbad kar raha hai?” He and the other guys then lifted a small Maruti and moved it. Can you ask for more? They suffer from perennial paranoia. Often, they leave only a small crack for you to get in and out. When asked, one of them shook his head and said with much agitation – “you don’t know Madam, how many try to slip away without paying – log bhaag jate hai!!” We have to chase people, even carwallas all day long.” No wonder, they never look relaxed! I am actually quite happy the guys in uniform are there. Could you have ever survived Diwali shopping without them?
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Vipin’s salute to Bollywood
Fresh from the “unit of light” concert with A.R. Rahman in Malaysia and Dubai, Vipin Anneja, a name that spells versatile entertainment now creates nostalgia with his new remix album “Salute to Bollywood”. The title track “Gulabi Ankhen” has been rendered with a lot of soul and polish. The vocals are supported with an equally suave video. The album is remixed by a music director from Delhi, Gaurav Dayal, who has several hits to his credit. The versatility of Vipin’s vocals comes across as he spins from soft melodies like “Ye zameen ga rahi hai”, “Pyar manga hai tumhi se” to peppy and racy numbers like “Ude jab jab zulfen teri”, “Tere kadmo ko” and “Gulabi aankhen”. He stormed the world of music with his debut album ‘Teri Payal’ a potpourri of original Arabic, folk and fusion tunes released few years back by Magna sound. From Hindi and Punjabi Pop, Hindi film remixes, English songs to ghazals, he fits into any groove with effortless ease. His live-wire performances have made Vipin a favourite with the youth. Vipin has a degree in Business Administration from the New York State University. Vipin chose music, his childhood passion, to be his partner for life. Fate favoured him at an early stage and he bagged prestigious national & international awards like All-India Sangam Kala in India and Azia Dausy, a World Pop Music Festival in Kazakistan. Vipin has slowly but surely carved a niche for himself. — Dharam Pal
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These are the things which define development but progress in these fields alone is not enough. Majority of the Indian masses is poor, socially backward, uneducated with the lowest possible standard of government medical facilities in an atmosphere where there is so much corruption. These ultra-modern gadgets are only widening the rich-poor divide because poor people cannot afford these facilities and even if they do, they don’t know how to use them due to lack of education. The problem is complex but the solution is in our own hands. Providing some basic facilities to all citizens should be priority number one. Providing luxury facilities and items should be at a lower level on the priority list. The issues that should top the list are: free basic education for every citizen up to class tenth, providing clean drinking water, basic medical and health facilities, sanitary living conditions, food and justice for everyone and ensuring the dignity and equality of women. I feel that if such a strategy is formulated, the ultimate aim of India becoming a developed nation will be achieved earlier than expected. —Varun Katyal Young and bubbling with creative vibes? Have something to say? Well, send your views on something you feel strongly about to lifestyle@tribunemail.com or Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29-C Chandigarh. The best will find place in Lifestyle
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Patiala salwar
a rage in Pakistan Sultana Munnawar sat pretty in a black and orange outfit with a crisscross pattern on the sleeves. Orange bangles and strappy chappals completed the elegance with close-cropped hair. The garland with which she had been welcomed to the royal city of Patiala and the hub of Punjabi cultural academics, Punjabi University, was stylishly wrapped around her wrist. The shaera from the other side of the border felt completely at home. Munnawar, a former journalist and columnist and Nasreen Anjum Bhatti, another poetess and radio personality of repute, thoroughly enjoyed the cultural and classical extravaganza by the students of the university. Nasreen and Sultana were among the 12 poets from western Punjab who were here to present their poetic compositions at the Punj-Aab Kavi Darbar at the university. Nasreen Anjum was more sedately dressed but the dame was crystal clear and appreciative of the finer things of our Punjab. For them, the ‘mahaul’ was as khula-dulla (open-hearted) as back home. It was just a crossing of an imaginary line between the two Punjabs. “The women look and dressed almost the same and the teenagers look alike. Oh! I definitely feel at home, it is just the same,” says Munnawar. The differences shrink in a jiffy. Besides Indian movies, Patiala salwar is a raging fashion statement in Pakistani Punjab these days. “You can see so many young girls in Patiala salwars these days.” The love affair with the attire started when fashion conscious women from the across first came to the city, saw the graceful and elegant folds of the salwar and lost their hearts to it. They took them back with them, along with books and graphic instructions on how to put together the ensemble. Nasreen is more appreciative of Indians’ liberal attitude towards life, culture and performing arts. The difference in teenagers of two Punjabs is the degree of self-confidence. Here young girls at least have the knowledge that they can put to use their academic pursuits while on the other side of the border the society is more restrictive. The privilege is mostly of the upper class and it is more a symbol and social status. Otherwise the feudal outlook reigns supreme. The difference in the spoken language of two Punjabs, Nasreen dismisses the differences with a crisp ‘the same as the difference between Lahori and Faisalabadi Punjabi.’
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Bewitching bridal jewels
Glittering, shimmering, gleaming: ‘it’ awaits its visitors with an anxious eye. And as the awaited guests start pouring in (and in ample numbers) at the wedding expo in Taj, they are awestruck. Yes, with ‘its’ exquisite patterns, luxuriant luster and fine finish, it has captivated one and all. Wonder what’s being talked about. Well, it’s something that spells glitter, glamour and grandeur. An adornment that has graced both royal treasuries and the beautiful brides since times immemorial. It’s none other than a bride’s best friend, jewellery. And wedding expo Mangalsutra at Taj promises a fascinating display of Bridal jewellery. What intrigues and bewitches more, however, is the young and glamorous creators of these exquisite jewellery pieces who are accompanying their creations this time. We unveil some spicy details about these young and zesty jewellery designers- Antique magic Bubbly and ever smiling, this young jewellery designer has her creations firmly seeped in tradition. Meet Hiran Jadia from Ahmedabad who’s heading her exclusive jewellery store-Satya Narain Jadia and Son. “I’m in love with Mughal jewellery, especially the frequent use of reds and greens. So my rich bridal jewellery has lots of floral motifs, Polki and coloured stones for that antique look.” The price of her bridal collection ranges from 50,000 to 50 lakh. Hot Bridal Pick: “A traditional choker that fits perfectly on a sleek Barbie-thin neck,” smiles Jadia, exhibiting a heavy choker on her own neck. Naina’s niche The well known ex-Miss India and face for Sunsilk for many years-Naina Balsaver, was found flaunting her jewellery designs and not those lovely hair for a change! “My collection is more about fusion of the Indian with Victorian styles. My Bridal collection has lots of coloured stones, diamonds in designs that are a fusion of East and West.” Chirps the peppy designer whose passionate about a woman making her own mark in life.” Hers is quite affordable jewellery, with prices between 10,000 to 6 lakhs. Hot Bridal Pick: “Polkies, Jadau and Moghul work juxtaposed with Victorian designs.” Exclaims Pooja Arora, a very young and petite jewellery designer accompanying Naina, whose doing most of Naina’s jewellery. Desirable Dazzle The dusky designer Neha Jain dazzles just like the desirable jewellery that she designs. No wonder, her jewellery is a bit heavy on the pocket, with prices ranging from three to seven lakhs. “The best jewellery, according to me, is something that makes the bright dazzle and glow. And what else could it be other than Diamonds and coloured stones. So I use lots of Diamonds and precious coloured gems like Rubies and Sapphires in my work.” Informs the young-some jewellery designer from Jaipur, whose young, creative, single and yes, very romantic! Hot Bridal Pick: “Jewellery in lots of colours, especially warm Indian hues like reds and oranges. The overall look is more westernised in terms of design, though the work is more of the traditional Indian kind.”Kundan rules Well, the young gals are not the only ones dabbling in jewellery designing. For a change, we have the brothers Rohit and Nikhil Sehgal from Ram Lal Kundan Lal Jewellers. “We don’t think any formal degree’s needed to venture into this field. It’s a passion with us and we’ve been doing it since the age of 18.” Quirp the two brothers. Hot Bridal Pick: “Diamonds are forever, and so we recommend sleek diamond jewellery for the classy brides.” |
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All that Jazz Music lovers in the city were given a fine taste of Jazz with a Swiss-Jazz concert organised at the Panjab University Auditorium on Saturday evening. With the November air turning cool Jazz provided the warmth and the audience warmed up to soulful singing. That the artistes were from Switzerland made them closer to the city that is after all designed by the Swiss-born French architect, Le Corbusier. The concert was organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in collaboration with the local chapter of Spic Macay under its project SPWHAY (Society for Promotion of World Heritage amongst Youth). This project has been designed to bring classical arts of the world to educational institutions in India. The Swiss Jazz group consisted of three very talented young artistes of avant-garde Jazz: Christophe Studer (Jazz pianist and composer), Lionel Friedl (percussion) and Lucien Dubius (clarinet). Their special presentation here included “Papa Schultz et
Herr Corbusier!” This was music inspired by the drawings and architecture of Le Corbusier.
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Welsh beauty, Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed that a good night’s sleep is the secret behind her exotic looks. “Sleep is the biggest beauty secret of all. Just the other night, I saw it was 8.30 pm and said, ‘Oh, I have to go to bed’.” What kind of girl goes to bed at 8.30pm? “In my case, a happy one. I’m a grump if I don’t get lots of sleep,” Fox News quoted her, as saying in the Daily Express.—ANI Crowe pleads guilty to third degree assault Academy award-winner Russell Crowe has got off with a conditional discharge, whereby he can avoid a jail-term by good behaviour, after he pleaded guilty to a third-degree assault, admitting to a judge that he threw a phone that hit a Manhattan hotel concierge in June. Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Kathryn Freed sentenced the actor to a conditional discharge, which means he must not get arrested for one year. The judge also instructed Crowe to pay a $160 court surcharge. —ANI Tommy Lee loves to sky dive Motley Crue drummer and ex-husband of “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee loves sky-diving and thinks that it’s better than sex. However, the drummer recently got more of a thrill than he wanted, when his parachute line almost failed to open during a sky-dive. Lee said when his parachute line snagged and failed to open as he was falling to the ground, his only thought was that his death would be all over the papers the next day.— ANI Coutney Love makes progress in rehab Courtney Love has reportedly made so much progress in her rehab stint, that a Los Angeles judge relaxed the terms of her sentence, by allowing her to serve out the remainder of her 180-day sentence in a less strict outpatient programme. However, even though Love’s sentence has been relaxed, she still faces certain restrictions. She’s allowed to be at home but can only leave for limited, court-approved reasons, such as for seeing her probation officer or necessary visits to her doctor.3 In any case, she must avoid bars or nightclubs for the duration of her sentence and continue therapy.—ANI Madonna’s song frozen A virtually unknown Belgian songwriter has succeeded in putting the freeze on Madonna’s 1998 hit single ‘Frozen’. Composer Salvatore Acquaviva, who sued Madonna in May for plagiarism, has reportedly won the case against the Material Girl in a court in the Belgian town of Mons, where the judge ordered EMI, Sony, and Warner Music to get radio and television stations to stop playing the song. —ANI
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Add vegetables to your diet! Eat vegetables as a meal in their own right or as a side dish to complement the meal. Seasonal vegetables can be eaten as salads, soups, starters and the main course. Make your meals as colourful as possible with vegetables. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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Sat Sri Akal Fortis— these are the greetings that one hears from the reception and this has been done because the people of Punjab were not quite comfortable with the greetings in English. Not just that there is Masterji, a retired fauji who was a sevadar at the Radha Swami Satsang in Beas. He is now a volunteer at Fortis, living on the campus and going about seeking the welfare of patients and their attendants. “If they have any specific problem, I convey it to the management. Many could not afford the food in the cafes so now we are arranging thalis for them at a nominal price,” he says. His glowing face, flowing white beard and robe make him so like the village elder that patients willingly come to him for the healing touch..jpg)
Malkit worked some 30 years as a medical illustrator in the PGI sketching anatomy. But the corridors of the hospital became a part of his artistic sensibility when his mother was admitted there in the Seventies..jpg)
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When we talk of India these days only following things come to our mind: computers, IT, mobile phones, broadband, fashion technology and bikes.
Now if anybody asks himself a question whether the revolution that is sweeping India in the above mentioned fields is enough to realise the dream of seeing India as a developed nation.
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ARIES : Unexpected happenings trigger off positive changes in business and professional ventures. Seek advice but you don’t have to stick to it. Lucky number: 10. Lucky colour: Silver. 
LIBRA : There's a lot to be said for just taking it easy. Right now your energy level could be a little low, so there's no need to feel guilty if you put yourself first for a change. Lucky number is 7. Lucky colour: Deep red. 
TAURUS : There is plenty of scope for achieving a great deal, once you put your mind to it. Meditation and yoga are recommended for reducing stress and anxiety. Lucky number: 7. Lucky colour: Royal blue. 
SCORPIO : Travel arrangements can be made for a long time ahead. A change of scene helps you to get a clearer view of what's bothering you. Lucky number: 17. Lucky Colour: Lotus Pink. 
GEMINI : Life
at home can be wonderful and just the way you like it, but a little
coercion goes a long way. Remember to make time for your hobbies and
leisure pursuits. Lucky number: 3. Lucky colour: Brown. 
SAGITTARIUS : "The Emperor" gets you in touch with your leadership qualities. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. Try to avoid serious discussions. Lucky number: 4 Lucky Colour: Crimson. 
CANCER : Sometimes you can see very clearly what others just don't get. Preparing for the future saves trouble later, but not everyone sees it that way. Be gentle. Lucky number: 5. Lucky colour: Creamy white. 
CAPRICORN : You stand up for fair play and justice at work. As the day progresses, things will become clearer. Deep feelings of love are countered by negative attitude at work. Lucky number: 15. Lucky Colour: Cream. 
LEO : Taking time out doesn't mean neglecting everything. You want to try something different and today it's worth pursuing what you have been considering. Lucky number: 5. Lucky colour: Golden yellow. 
AQUARIUS : An unconditional love without expectations is on the cards. Your need to keep control of a situation by never giving away all the information. Lucky number: 1. Lucky Colour: Scarlet 
VIRGO : Your card “Venus” can land you in the spot in a relationship. Being honest is one thing and telling someone what they want to hear is another. Give yourself a peaceful time. Lucky colour: Red. Lucky number: 4. 
PISCES: Favourable day for signing partnership deeds. Someone will try to make you feel bad about your way of doing things. Take a deep breath and calm down. Lucky number: 9. Lucky Colour: Crimson.