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Speeding vehicle kills cop
Colo rectal cancer conference ends
Impose tax on retail stores run by MNCs: CAIT
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Artscape
Nithari
Women designers blaze a trail
Kathak performance held
Four porta cabins opened in Gole Market
Santoor maestro Abhay
to perform today
Farmers stall work on Taj Expressway
Copper, brass stolen
Building blocks opened at College of Art
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Speeding vehicle kills cop
New Delhi, March 9 Ramdeen was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, the police. A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered at the Delhi Cantonment police station but the hit-and-run vehicle driver has remained unidentified. A hunt has now been launched to trace him and the vehicle. The Capital has witnessed a series of hit-and-run cases in the past few days. Two men were killed on March 4 and one man sustained critical injuries when a speeding vehicle hit their motorcycle near the Andrews Gunj flyover in South Delhi. Kamla Devi, 46, was killed after she was run over by an unidentified vehicle in South Delhi’s Sewa Nagar area last month. Two constables, Dheerender and Jayveer Singh, on night patrol were crushed to death last month when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Gokulpuri area of northeast Delhi.
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Colo rectal cancer conference ends
New Delhi, March 9 Medical practitioners from the USA, the UK, Singapore, Sri Lanka and India discussed and shared experiences on large intestine and rectum cancer. They spoke on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of colo rectal cancer. Dr Pankaj Pande, RGCI said that studies revealed that the most prone age group to acquire colo rectal cancer is between 50-74 years. Dr Herand Abcarian, MD, FACS; Turi Josefen, professor of surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago said, “The future of treating colo rectal cancer depends not only on the advancement of laproscopy but also on advances in robotics. In chemotherapy, safer drugs and newer classes of anti tum or agents help prolong lives of patients with metastatic diseases.” Explaining incisionless laproscopic high anterior resection, Dr Ooi Boon Swee, senior consultant surgeon & director, minimal invasive surgery department of colo rectal surgery, General Hospital, Singapore said, “Rectum, sigmoid, descending, splenic flexure and transverse colon are mobilised laproscopically.” Prof Wilke from the USA said, “Newer drugs, targeted therapies and anti-angiogenesis drugs will change the scenario of colo rectal cancer management.” Dr DC Doval said, “Factors like — newer drugs have contributed to the advances in study of colo rectal cancer. The development of cytotoxic agents — irinotecan, oxaliplatin and capecitabine and biologic agents — cetuximab and bevacizumab have increased the therapeutic armamentarium of patients suffering from colo rectal cancer. The biggest challenge is to implement these strategies.” The accurate tests of screening colo rectal cancer are yet to found. However, colonoscopy and CT clonography are the most accurate tests to detect it. Marked by interactive series of lectures, panel discussions, keynote addresses, plenary lectures and meet the professor session, the conference provided an opportunity to surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists to be updated with the latest researches to fight the deadly disease.
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Impose tax on retail stores run by MNCs: CAIT
New Delhi, March 9 The CAIT has also asked the Centre to launch a co-operative scheme for small traders engaged in retail trade. It urged the Centre to institute an independent special task force comprising representatives of stakeholders to study the socio-economic-environment and cultural impact of corporate retail. CAIT general secretary Praveen Khandelwal in a memorundum sent to the ministers sought measures to accelerate growth of organised retailing without harming small and medium retailers. He demanded from the Centre to announce a policy statement that would prohibit big investments in retail trade. He said that there should be an act on the model of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act and Small and Medium Retailers (SMR) Act, The one based on the MSME Act would protect and promote small and medium retailers. While that on the SMR Act, which would have schemes like — cluster approach, would help in converting unorganised retailers into organised modern ones. He said that shops should be provided with credit facilities at low interest rates. This would facilitate numerous retail units to come together and transform themselves into chain shops. CAIT national president BC Bhartia said that ceiling should be fixed for shops that could be set up by a chain store. Such restrictions would ensure non-accumulation of market, revenue and retail trade. It would provide livelihood to more people. He also urged the government to formulate a national policy on retail trade and small industries. The policy should be implemented on urban street vendors. He advocated the enactment of the law against predatory pricing, anti-competitive actions and repealing changes made in the APMC Act.
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Exhibition to capture various nuances
of Omani art
Ravi Bhatia Tribune News Service
New Delhi, March 9 The exhibition, which is an attempt to showcase the best of their work in India and also an endeavour to promote bilateral cultural ties between the two countries, has been conceptualized by Radhika Hamlai, a participating artist, presented by Khushi and visualized by Dr Alka Pande, celebrated art consultant and curator. Their oeuvres d’art transcend many cultures and geographies, and exudes great energy, apart from the multi-hued colours of Oman – of the desert landscape, its people and their traditions and the Mediterranean. According to critics, the artists are surprisingly united in their diversity and artistic expressions as they retain their individuality. This eclectic presentation has it all – mixed media works from oils on canvas to abstracts – indigenous creations that reflect and capture the various nuances of Omani art. This exhibition attempts to celebrate the unbound free spirit, unfettered and liberated. Through their works, we are able to peek into a world of varied nuances through many windows. Paintings by
Slovak painter To coincide with the official visit of the speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Pavol Paska, the Embassy of the Slovak republic here is hosting “NATURE- a Bird’s Eye View”, a joint exhibition of paintings by Slovak painter Peter Pollog and well-known Indian artist D. P. Sibal on the embassy premises in Chanakyapuri here from March 11 to March 18. A life fellow of the International Institute of Arts and Letters, Switzerland, Sibal is the recipient of many national and international awards. He has participated in many national and international exhibitions. The Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Embassy here is presenting “Wanderers From Rajasthan” by the International Dance Theatre of Netherlands at the Kamani Auditorium here on March 12. On March 14, the ICCR and the Federal Agency of Culture and Cinematography of Russia will present “Aquarium Rock ‘N’ Roll Band” by Boris Grebenshchikov at the Sirifort Auditorium here. New Choreography Impresario India and the Habitat World, India Habitat Centre here will host the 10th National Festival of New Choreography from March 14 to March 16 at the Stein Auditorium. Some of the names in New Choreography are scheduled to participate in the festival held in the memory of Pandit Narendra Sharma , considered to be the doyen of the contemporary dance. Solo show of paintings The Fine Art Company here is presenting “Inv’sible Movement”, a solo show of paintings of artist Santana Gohain at the Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise de Delhi from March 8 to March 1. Last week, a group show of various artists, “Art for Prabhat 2008” was organised by PRABHAT – Society for Child Development at Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre, here to raise funds for the mentally challenged children. All the participating artists: Asit Kumar Patnaik, Chanchal Ganguly, Gouri Biswas, Inderpreet Kaur Bhogal, Jagadish Dey, Neeraj Bakshi, Rituu Kamath, Sangeeta K. Murthy, Swapan Karmakar, Tapan Biswas, Uttam Basak, Baljit Chadha, Victor Vijay Kumar and Vikash Kalra along with Madhumita Puri (secretary, Prabhat), Isobel Grant and Cherrie Mallins were present at the inaugural function and promised to continuously work for the cause of the challenged children. The Gallery eSpace here is holding an exhibition of the recent works of two artists, Pooja Iranna and Sojwal Samant, from March 8 to March 22. Another exhibition, “In Search of the Heroic” by S.Nandagopal will run concurrently at the Gallery eSpace here. Rooma Mehra’s show Delhi-based artist, Rooma Mehra is holding her 11th solo show of paintings entitled, ”Enlightenment” at the Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre here from March 21 to March 24. Rooma, who is also a poet of note, has faith in the power of nature, God and positive energy of life and all this is reflected in her creations. Jaya Mani Dravidam and Sumathy Sodhi are jointly exhibiting, “Swaranamukhi- The river within”, the recent works of artist Ramesh Gorjala at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre here on March and March 9. Paintings
celebrate life The Mystiq Art Gallery here held an exhibition of the recent paintings of artist Harpreet Singh from February 29 to March 6. Harpreet Singh’s art is fascinating and a glance at his works and you instantly know this is not the mundane art that is all over the place masquerading as being unique. Harpreet’s paintings celebrate life in all its coloured vibrancy and possibilities. The influence of modern day living is vividly captured on his canvas, eloquently frozen moments that we take so much for granted, things like the internet, ATM’s, computers and so on. His work gives an insight, or a virtual tour of his mind as he visualizes these modern day contraptions through an artist’s eye. How often have you wondered how else to interpret an ATM, apart from the fact that it spews out money when you need it The acrylic on paper is conjured up in myriad ways all very personalized and influenced by modern day experiences. His work can extract the revolting ugliness, loneliness and apathy that a city is mostly associated with, and also bring out the subtle vibrancy and human touch that is intertwined with life in a metropolis. Harpreet has graduated from Chandigarh College of Art. Australian films fest Australian Visions, a festival of acclaimed Australian films was held in the Capital from March 6 to March 9. Six selected movies in the genre were screened for the benefit of the film buffs. The Festival moved to Hyderabad from March 8 to March 10 and will culminate in Bangalore from March 14 to March 17. Photo exhibition The National Foundation for India in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre here and the American India Foundation is holding a photo exhibition of two photographers at the Plaza Steps of the India Habitat Centre from March 10 to March 17. The two photographers are Harish Tyagi, Media Fellow 2006-07 and P. Madhavan, Media Fellow 2006-07. ‘Nature’s Potpourri’ Renowned Kerala artist, P. Padmakumar, popularly known as Padman, is holding “Nature’s Potpourri”, an exhibition of his latest works at the Hotel Ashok here from March 8 to March 10. The exhibition was inaugurated by central minister Ambika Soni. |
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Two kids missing
Parmindar Singh
Noida, March 9 It may be recalled that about 40 children, both boys and young girls had been mysteriously missing from Nithari village in Noida’s sector 31 for about two years up to winter of 2005 when the police stumbled upon the sordid drama enacted by the inmates of D-5—Moninder Singh Pandher and his man Friday Surinder Koli. Both of them had been enticing the young kids and then systematically killing them after rape. This case is still being investigated by the CBI. The trials are also going on in the CBI special court in Ghaziabad. Nissar Ahmed,13, and Shamim Ahmed, 14, both are said to have been close friends of some students of B.M. Public Memorial School. They were last seen on Thursday afternoon after which they have gone missing. Nissar’s father Mohd Rafique said in spite of lodging a report with the police, no action has been taken so far. Yesterday the parents of missing boys met some media persons. The police have since initiated some investigation.
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Women designers blaze a trail
New Delhi, March 9 But in a country where luxury brands do not dictate fashion choices as much as factors like marital status, occupation and the weather, the rise of these women has not been a cakewalk. “Today I feel extremely proud when I look at designers like Ritu Kumar and Anamika Khanna being appreciated globally,” said Jha, director general of the Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI). Jha herself was founding director of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) here. NIFT kicked off fashion consciousness among the people, much before the first fashion week happened in the country in 2000. “All this wasn’t so easy. Being a woman you are playing many roles - homemaker, mother and a professional - at a time. You have to work hard and cannot afford to let down women,” Jha told IANS. But still they have made it. Kumar has displayed her creative brilliance in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, Switzerland, Berlin and Pakistan. Dhaka set the ramp ablaze at the renowned Miami Fashion Week in 2004, and also displayed in New York, London, Mauritius, Hongkong, Singapore, South Africa, Paris and Dubai. Khanna has participated in the much-touted London and Paris Fashion Weeks and showcased her lines in the US, New York, Los Angeles and Singapore. Women designers say self-confidence is crucial and the ability to understand women better gives them an edge over male designers. “It is the confidence we have in ourselves that has worked wonders. We have a strong fashion handwriting that makes our designs stand out internationally,” said fashion doyen Ritu Kumar. — IANS
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Kathak performance held
New Delhi, March 9 Following the classical tradition of invoking the muse at the initiation of a performance, the evening opened with invocation to Goddess
Saraswati. The ode personified Saraswati as the goddess of music and learning. It described Saraswati as the archetypal goddess, who destroys evil and protects her devotees. Pt Birju Maharaj had composed the music, lyrics and the choreography of the piece.
Ashavari displayed the speed and energy that makes Kathak popular in nritta (pure dance) portion. She performed the rare and difficult ‘taal
jaid’ — a time cycle of 13 beats. This was followed by thumri — “Hat jao chhero na
Kanhai…” and “Bajate taal dhamar…” also written, composed and choreographed by Pt Birju Maharaj. The accompanying artists included — Ambika Misra (tabla), Mahua Shankar
(parhant), Ghulam Waris (sarangi), Romen Deka (vocals) and Swapanamoy Bannerjee
(sarod). Ashavari started her initial training under Vijay Shankar in Kolkata. She was awarded the national scholarship for dance at the age of 12. Recognised as a child prodigy, she has performed at various places in India. She is currently undertaking training under Pt Birju Maharaj at
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Four porta cabins opened in Gole Market
New Delhi, March 9 Speaking on the occasion the other day, Dikshit expressed confidence that utilisation of porta cabins would make functioning of RWAs’ smooth and they would be able to render constructive cooperation. She stressed the need to expand the green cover in entire Delhi including Gole Market. Twenty porta cabins including the four inaugurated today have been constructed in Gole Market area under local MLA fund. The objective of construction of such cabins is to provide a common place to RWAs to think about the welfare of their colonies’ residents. Each porta cabin is constructed in an area of 180 square feet approximately where adequate infrastructure has been provided to carry out interaction between RWAs’ representative and residents of the colony. The four cabins which have been inaugurated today in 4th phase are at Sector-1, C-Block, Albert Square, Type-III Quarters, R.K. Ashram Marg, Sector-1, Double Storey, Type-I Quarters, R.K. Ashram Marg, Sector-I, D-Block, Type-I Quarters, Mandir Marg, Kalibari Apartments, Udyan Marg. |
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Santoor maestro Abhay
to perform today
New Delhi, March 9 Described as versatile by critics, Abhay is the youngest santoor maestro, youngest classical musician to compose and conduct orchestras and folk ensembles, and also the youngest artiste from the country to be awarded the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy Award—Ust. Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, 2006. A graduate in management and masters in music, Abhay was born in Srinagar, and inherited a profound sense of music from his fabled Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir. |
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Farmers stall work on Taj Expressway
Greater Noida, March 9 The farmers have uprooted the indication markers from three villages fixed by Greater Noida Authority about five days ago. The farmers said they will not allow any construction work to proceed in connection with the Taj Expressway till their demands of Rs 25 lakh per bigha and 25% land to be returned to them are fulfilled. They would not allow GNIDA authority to take possession of their land also. They GNIDA offices will be picketed on March 11, farmers said. A large number of farmers had collected in Jaganpur village for a panchayat. Teja Gujjar of Kisan Morcha said the authorities had put the markers and stone pillars on farmers land without paying compensation. It had damaged the standing crop in farmers’ field. The GNIDA should first announce the rate of land compensation if it wants to acquire farmer’s land. The Meerut Division Kisan Union president Mahinder Singh urged the farmers to unite for protecting their rights. He said every person has the freedom to fix the price of his goods. But unfortunately it is the administration that fixes the rates of farmers’ land. Greater Noida Authority in no case will be allowed to take possession of farmers’ land. The GNIDA and Administration will have to accept farmers’ demands first. The panchayat called for removing the differences between ancestral and non-ancestral land in this connection. |
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Building blocks opened at College of Art
New Delhi, March 9 Hoping it to become the best college for art, she wished its reputation spread across countries. She congratulated the college fraternity and stressed on the need for proper maintenance. She suggested a society that would monitor the upkeep of the buildings so that they could be used for holding international exhibitions. Dikshit instructed the concerned bodies to look into the demand for construction of separate hostels for boys and girls.
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Copper, brass stolen
Noida, March 9 According to night security supervisor Bhagwan Singh and his companion Sehdev Singh, the robbers had attacked them at 12.35 a.m. on Saturday morning. The miscreants had put revolvers on their ear-pits and tied them down. They snatched Rs 505 from Bhagwan Singh and Rs 215 from Sehdev Singh. Then they broke open the locks of the store.
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