School students hold a 40-metre national flag at the Jallianwala Bagh during a march organised by the SC/ST cell of the Congress in Amritsar.  — Photo by Vishal Kumar	The Final Touch
	A bride adjusts jewellery of another bride during a mass marriage function organised by the Rotary Club, Amritsar Midtown, in the city. — Photo by Vishal Kumar

His kites ‘n’ music play together
Amritsar, January 29
This artistic kite-maker does not confine his
creativity to kites only. His passion for music
enables him to take out time from his busy schedule and he relieves himself by playing “tabla” and other musical instruments.

Kite-maker Jagmohan Kanojia plays tabla at his house in Amritsar. — Photo by Vishal Kumar

City girl wins gold medal in judo
Amritsar, January 29
Twentytwo-year-old Ranjit Kaur has done the city proud by winning
the gold medal in the judo Commonwealth championship, which
concluded in Mauritius on January 27. Stating this to The Tribune,
Brij Bedi, president of the Citizens’ Forum, said Ranjit had won the
medal in the senior girls (44 kg) category.

Celery: A promising crop for farmers
The cultivation of this French crop started in India in the 1930s and slowly this exotic crop became an integral part of the Indian agriculture. Commonly known as “karnouli” and celery in English, this plant belongs to family Apiaceae and is biennial. Widely cultivated for its fleshy leafstalk, the plant is used as vegetable, while its seeds are used for extracting essential oils.

A guide to Parkinson’s disease
Amritsar, January 29
In order to help the patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease, city resident Balbir Singh Ahuja has published a booklet to create awareness among them on how to lead a quality life.

Diamonds let loose
Amritsar, January 29
With gold prices zooming, Devine Cut Solitaires, a pioneering brand of perfect cut, loose diamonds has been launched in the city, at just the opportune moment.