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All seats taken in two top
schools Chandigarh, July 7
The day saw 570 students join these courses in Government Model Senior Secondary Schools. The Sector 19 GMSSS attracted 52 top rankers, followed by Government Model Senior Secondary Schools of Sector 37 that attracted 43 students. The top seven schools also included GMSSS-33 and GMSSS-18. Today, 533 out of about 2,700 science seats in government model schools were taken by candidates who had more than 80 per cent marks. There were 30 candidates for commerce seats and only six for the arts seats. The admission to the science stream closed in GMSSS-35 and the cut-off limit for marks remained high in GMSSS-16. There was a stiff competition for seats in these schools. In GMSSS-16, where the cut-off percentage was 81.4, there were 19 candidates who fulfilled the condition, but the number of seats was much less. In cases of tie, candidates were chosen on the basis of their marks in science and mathematics. In GMSSS-35, where the cut-off limit was 81.6 per cent marks, there were 16 candidates with same scores. Some of the students, who lost out in ties, were in tears. They were consoled by the principals of these schools, who assured them that they would get the same instructional material, no matter what school they joined. About 385 students who had marks between 75 per cent and 79.8 per cent are expected to be interviewed for admissions on Monday along with those who returned home disappointed today. In the city, 13 schools have admitted freshers, whereas, 15 schools are yet to receive an aspirant. |
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CAMPUS ROUND-UP Chandigarh Some of the students on the campus which is now witnessing hectic actively to welcome the new session, were candid in their reply that the plan to have 194 teaching days was an impossible dream. But the university this year has saved considerable time in declaring the results. In some cases, the time saved goes up to two months. This can add to the number of working days. The argument that 194 working days is a dream carries weight considering that Panjab University has so far not been able to fulfil the University Grants Commission’s expectation of having a minimum of 180 teaching days in an academic year. The university apart , even the colleges have failed to enforce the minimum working days stipulated by the UGC. When the colleges which have six teaching days in a week could not have 180 classes in an academic year, the university with just five working days will find it all the more difficult. The best average in the present conditions is 115 working days. According to Vijay Kapoor, a student , the working days consumed by festivals and death anniversaries of leaders can be saved. Prof I.M. Joshi of the Chemistry Department thinks if the teachers show greater commitment, it is possible for the university to achieve 180 teaching days. The university should avoid all holidays except the national holidays. The students will also have to co-operate in this effort. Dr D.N. Jauhar of the Department of Laws says that if the university wants to achieve 180 teaching days, it is possible. The university can save more time on the conduct of examinations. The date sheets of several examinations were a little too prolonged. Smaller gaps between the papers and quick declaration of results can save a lot of time. According to Prof B.S.Brar of the Department of Political Science, having the expected number of classes in an academic year is not impossible. It will be wrong to increase the number of working days in a week to six from the existing five. The nature of teaching in a university, he says, is different. A teacher needs to prepare over the weekend for the coming week. A university is not a state government which has to observe holidays religiously. Only the national holidays should be observed. Dr Dinesh Gupta of University Business School, said that managing 180 teaching days was impossible under the existing work structure. The university should open seven days a week. A calendar of a specified period of teaching interval should be identified at the beginning of a session. A senior student leader, not wanting to be named, said that the teachers would have do a lot of soul-searching if the proposed number of lectures is to be achieved. |
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Unemployed teachers
hold rally Chandigarh, July 7 Mr Sukhwinder Singh announced that in future they would disrupt rallies of the Punjab Education Minister in the state in support of their demands. The members of the UETT were protesting against failure of the Punjab Government to fill all vacant posts lying in various primary schools. While addressing the gathering, leaders of the several unions demanded that 7,230 posts which were lying vacant in various primary schools in the state should be filled immediately. The union had given a number of memoranda to the Chief Minister and the Education Minister but none of them took any note of it, they alleged.
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Counselling camp
concludes Chandigarh, July 7 The closing ceremony was presided over by Mr Manjit Singh Bhoma, national president, of the federation. Bhoma said that students interests will remain prime on the federation agenda. If need be, the federation will not stop resorting to an agitation for any student-beneficial exercise. Raising the point over alleged ‘malpractice’ in the conduct of Punjabi papers, the federation threatened an agitation unless something concrete happened on the matter by July 20. The federation will also ensure cancellation of the M Phil entrance examination. Mr Kirpal Singh Nagra, senior vice-president, said that hundreds of students had benefitted by the counselling camp and the AISSF would regularly take up activities to help students. |
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UBS interviews Chandigarh, July 7 It said in case of candidates on waiting list, date of collection of the admission slips (all categories) the date will be July 14. Those candidates who could not be present on July 14 will lose their admission and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list, it added.
Date extended Chandigarh, July 7 The change will make a difference in departments where students thought they had made it to the final merit. Students of the Law Department were to come to the department on Monday and deposit their fee. They, however, cannot deposit the fees till the final merit list of the selected candidates is cleared by the university. Similarly, in all cases the final lists will be decided following interviews of the candidates who submit their forms till July 11. |
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School to be
upgraded Chandigarh, July 7 The board unanimously decided to upgrade the capacity of the deaf and dumb school from 30 to 40 students. It was also decided to collect 300 units of blood and conduct 100 eye operations by organising various camps in the city. It was further agreed upon to conduct a number of medical check-up camps for the poor and downtrodden. Tree plantation and other environmental projects were also discussed and agreed upon. |
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College
admissions Chandigarh, July 7 Interviews for admission to BCA I will be conducted on July 11 and 12. The interviews for the BBA I are scheduled for July 13. Students can contact the website www.mcmdavcw-chd.edu. for detailed information. |
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PU corrigendum Chandigarh, July 7 |
Maj Bhatnagar moves HC Chandigarh, July 7 He has also alleged tampering of records by the judge advocate, Maj Vipin Chakraborty, and sought action against him. The trial which began in January, is expected to conclude on July 9, when the judge advocate is scheduled to sum up the entire case and the court is expected to give its verdict thereafter. He has also alleged that the defense was not allowed to inspect the records of the court proceedings. Claiming that no evidence against him had emerged, he has further contended that the defense was not allowed effective cross-examination of witnesses and relevant questions were repeatedly disallowed.
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OFF-BEAT PROFESSION
This dancing fad has caught up in the past few years, says Gulshan, an artiste from Patiala who has been dancing at family functions for the past four years. The craze started by the upper middle class, has now spread to the lower middle class, she says. Raveena, another young girl from Patiala who has been in this profession for the past six years says dancing at family functions offers her an opportunity to show her talent besides giving her a steady income. “Offers flood in during the marriage season which starts in November and lasts till February,” says Raveena who gives 20 to 25 performances in a month during this period. However, marriages are not the only functions for these dancers to perform at. This craze includes birthdays, house-warming parties or small cultural events, says Pinky, a former dancer-turned dance teacher. Though dancing on Punjabi pop is the rage, yet, it pays to have some training in classical and western dances too, feel the artistes. “Most of the audiences want Punjabi numbers but sometimes a section of the audience demands western or semi-classical dance or a mujra and it hurts the artiste’s reputation if she is unable to live up to such expectations,” says Gulshan who also specialists in mujras. An influx of new faces has also given rise to tough competition. “Earlier there used to be handful of girls willing to join this profession,” says Pinky, “but now there are more than 25 girls performing with different groups in Patiala alone.” A dancer can either be a freelancer or attach herself to an orchestra. Depending upon the reputation of the artiste, she gets paid anything between Rs 800 and Rs 1500 per show. But, the career of these dancers is short-lived. “It does not last more than a couple of years,” says Pinky. So what are the options for these dancers once they begin to slide downhill? “One can always become a dance teacher-cum-counsellor to guide the youngsters,” says Pinky. Moreover, dancing at local functions can also be a stepping stone for the talented ones to get an opening in TV serials or films.  |
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Madan to set up studio for artists
at Nayagaon Chandigarh, July 7 Born in 1964 at Talwandi Bhai in Ferozepore district, he started painting at the age of four. He also dabbled in Punjabi poetry for sometime. But Madan was destined to an artist playing with pencil, paint brush and colours. His paintings reflect his moods. “You live with the canvas for sometime and develop an attachment with the work you do, one which you cannot have with commercial work,” says Madan Lal. Madan also uses his thumb and fingers to rub and smudge what is ordinarily unusable — dried poster colours. The results are palpably emotive. Grains are converted into lines of taut rhythm expressing the unique power of artistic freedom. Alternatively, he draws with colour pencils the force of which is revealed by the bold texture of a handmade sheet . Madan Lal says, “There is an urge to fill the emptiness within, which attracts me to a blank canvas. On it, I feel free to express the colours of life. We — my canvas and I, embark on this unchartered path full of joys and sorrows. The process, by itself is satisfying. It is a journey of a wanderer trying to comprehend the universe. I seem to identify with each bud as it seems a part of my soul. This idea transforms into the language of silence, colours and forms which is a universal language to interpret its symbols, those that represent space, light, sound and rhythm. Decoding the script is a long journey and this I feel is just the beginning’’. “My style of art is inclined towards the abstract. There is an urge inside which should seek expression. Earlier, I
fantasised about girls, but now I am drawn towards the nature”, says the artist.”
My earlier paintings reflect the curves of the feminine form, and growth in circles in some of his earlier paintings”. He has won the AIFACS Millennium Exhibition award, the All-India Millennium Drawing award by Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi in 2000. His works grace the collections of the Government Museum and Arts Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi and Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi, Bank of Punjab, Chandigarh, the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, Shimla, Fine Arts Department, Kurukshetra University and collectors in Paris, besides some private collections in India and abroad. Madan Lal is planning to set up a studio in Nayagaon (Kharar) for the use of the artists. According to him it will be ready within three months. He has recently been invited for an exhibition by the Gallery
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Subhash clicks at
exhibition Chandigarh, July 7 While ‘The Winner’ won a silver medal, the other picture won an Honourable Mention in the photo-journalism section of the exhibition. The exhibition was open to all professional and amateur photographers of the world. ‘The Winner’ has elements of speed and thrill that best describe the rural sport of cart race. This is not the first picture by Sapru that has been awarded for its journalistic value; there are many. Many of his works have won recognition at various other international exhibitions in the USA in the past four years. For Subhash Sapru, a Public Relations Officer in the Haryana Public Relations Department, photography and photo-journalism are passions. His first entry in a photo-journalism exhibition was in 1997. His solo show, ‘US Kaleidoscope’, based on pictures taken in the USA in 1999, was also acclaimed by the international media. |
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Music function
in club Chandigarh, July 7 The action was on the dance floor with many youngsters grooving to the beats of Latin music. The Dj mostly played hits of Ricky Martin, Jeniffer Lopez and Santana, even though he initially played a few Punjabi numbers to get the people on the floor. The highlight of the party were various surprise gifts which were given to encourage the crowd to do the salsa, mambo and the cha cha cha! |
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50 kids take part
in Jhankar Chandigarh, July 7 The contest was divided into four categories based on the age group of the participants and allowed the contestants to pick up any item based on folk, western or film based song. The contestants were judged on the basis of their style of entry, costume, selection of song and music, expression, dancing skill and the style of exit. The panel of judges included Mr Balkar Sidhu, Mr Vijay Arora and Ms Tripti Munjal. Defining the object of the programme, Mr A P S Noorpuri from City Entertainment Network said that the programme was to promote the young talents for music videos and other music related programmes. Mr Rajesh Ahuja compered the show. |
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