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Symposium on need for social science policy Chandigarh, January 24 The symposium was organised by the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) in collaboration with the department of Sociology, Panjab University. A number of speakers highlighted the need for a social science policy. It was academically beneficial to have integration of studies of different subjects on the same topics. On the other hand it was argued that a “national policy” would mean too much government interference which would hamper full independence in the study of the subject. Prof Satya P. Gautam, Department of Philosophy, while introducing the subject, said there were conflicting views on the subject of a social science policy. One school held that there was no need for a social science policy. The experts apprehended interference by the ruling party in research and teaching. Prof
A. K. Dasgupta, member secretary of the IASSI, said the body was clear that the social science policy was not to help operation and guidelines to individual social scientists but to frame a policy for the efficient functioning of social science institutions. Prof Bhupinder Brar, Department of Political Science, said social science research was an important means towards the formulation of public policies. The research involved interpretation and critical understanding of social realities. Dr Rajesh Gill elaborated on conceptualisation of social science policy and difficulties inherent in arriving at a consensus in that direction. However, she was firm in her view that there is an urgent need for a social science policy and its effective implementation. Prof Mohan Maharishi, Dean University Instructions, chaired the inaugural session. Prof S.L. Sharma chaired the academic session. He said if a policy was formulated with “do’s and don’ts for the researchers”, he was opposed to it. Prof Raj Mohini Sethi, Sociology Department, proposed the vote of thanks. |
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SCHOOL
FUNCTIONS Chandigarh, January 24 Students of all classes pitched in to make the evening a joyous affair. The function commenced with Saraswati vandana followed by ‘‘Sleeping Beauty’’ presented by kindergarten children. Dressed in fancy attires, the children transported the audience to another world. English play ‘‘The Bishop's Candlesticks’’ was appreciated by the audience. Students also staged a mime and an impressive qawwali. Their dancing skills could be seen in the various Western,
Rajasthani, Punjabi and Assamese dances. An engrossing tribal dance was also presented by the tiny tots. The Principal of the school, Mrs Kiran Datta, read out the school report and highlighted various achievements of students in academic, sports and extra curricular activities during the past one year. Ongoing modernisation plans and future expansion projects were also listed out. Mrs Santosh Prasher, President AFWWA (local) gave away the prizes. While addressing the audience, the chief guest lauded the efforts of the students and teachers Nidhi Kapoor was awarded a prize for topping in the CBSE class X examination in the session 2000-2001. KV nature club Pengu - the nature club of Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, 3 BRD, Air Force Station, Chandigarh, celebrated Induction day for the new members of the club by organising a cultural show which was aimed at inculcating an environment-friendly attitude among them. Besides group songs, poetry recitation, students also presented a play titled "Hamara Sanklap" spreading the message of conservation and preservation of indigenous species of trees like Peepal, Neem. Children dressed as trees, butterflies and
animals highlighted the importance of flora and fauna to make our surrounding balanced and healthy. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal, Ms S. Prakash, impressed upon the students to live in close contact with Nature. A slogan competition was also organised on the occasion. |
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Memorandum
on enforcing PGA scheme Chandigarh, January 24 All-India Paying Guest Accommodation Association Patron Surinder Bhardwaj today submitted a memorandum to the Advisor to the Administrator, Ms Neeru Nanda, to implement the Government of India scheme, which has been adopted by 33 states and union territories in the country, except Chandigarh. Addressing a press conference, Mr Bharadwaj, and local unit chairman, Group Captain A. S. Mann (retd), said the administration had considered the scheme in 1998 and Chief Architect had to devise details but nothing happened. He said: “We have been pleading with the local government since 1996 but nothing has been done and now is the time to implement the scheme as the court has also sought an alternative scheme with certain requirements which are met in the PGA scheme.”
Finance secretary Karan Awtar Singh has called a meeting in this regard on January 30. They hoped the scheme would be prepared within six months as per the requirement of the administration. |
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Witness
testifies in Beant case Chandigarh, January 24 The witness said his brother-in-law was killed in the bomb blast that took place on August 31, 1995. Later, he along with, Dr P.K Bhatia, had identified the body of his bother-in-law, Anil Duggal, at the PGI on September 1, 1995. He said the deceased, Anil Duggal, had been posted with the former Chief Minister, Beant Singh. |
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RI in theft case Chandigarh, January 24 It was alleged that the accused Brij Mohan along with other accused,
Bipin, had stolen a car, from the parking-slot of Jagat Cinema. A case was registered a case on a complaint by a city resident, Mandeep Singh. |
Social evils highlighted through
play Chandigarh, January 24 Thirteen characters in a simple yet effective way showed how, irrespective to the effort of the social workers, evils like child labour, child marriage, alcoholism and child abuse are still are predominant in the slums. Though heavy with an underlying message, the play with all the innocence and simplicity managed to tickle the funny bones of the audience. Improvised by Ravi and Vijay, the theme of the play was evolved during a one and a half month long theatre workshop conducted in the school sometime back. “The workshop along and the final staging of the play was mainly aimed at generating some awareness regarding theatre in the slums of Mauli Jagran,” said Ravi, a theatre activist of the city. |
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Karan and Jividha vibrant after success Chandigarh, January 24 Riding high on the crest of the break which director Kuku Kohli offered them in his ‘Ye Dil Aashiqana’, the two kept smiling throughout the hour-long interface with the film’s unit at hotel Piccadily this afternoon. While Karan Nath kept projecting an image independent of his father Rakesh Nath, Jividha actually looked fiery sitting on the other side of the fence. She took on harsh questions harshly and almost managed to humble the ones who were posing them. In reply to one such query, she said, “Only those who are willing to be exploited are exploited.” As she said this, director of the film Kuku Kohli, nodded subtly in concurrence of her stand. The star maker as he is called, Kuku Kohli talked about his passion of launching fresh faces. This is one among the may other things he learnt from his mentor Raj Kapoor, whom he assisted in direction in blockbuster Bobby. Rooted to Kapurthala, Kuku Kohli kept talking about the greatness of Punjab and Punjabis in particular. From
Phool aur Kaante in which Kuku made a star of Ajay Devgan, he went on to make greater hits like Anari no 1, Haqiqat , Kohram and Suhaag. Kuku Kohli has not yet ventured into social films. He clarified today, “We have to keep the commercial point in view. We must recover what we invest. That is why the subject preference has changed with time.” Interesting part of this film is the Punjab connection of its makers and stars. While Karan Nath, who was accompanied by father Rakesh Nath, belongs to Hoshiarpur, director Kuku Kohli hails from Kapurthala. Jividha, the heroine hails from Amritsar. Flanking the stars were Preeti Sapru, her brother Tej Sapru and Gurdas Mann, who had
especially come down for “blessing the newcomers.” Another important piece of information is that Karan Nath is Preeti Sapru’s nephew. She, along with her brother, was obviously happy with the significant break Karan got. She voiced her happiness in so many words: “We are among you today to celebrate the success of Ye Dil Aashiqana.” A special screening of the film is being held tomorrow at Neelam Cinema |
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NEW RELEASE “Maa Tujhe Salaam” is depiction of a pre-Kargil war misadventure of one of our neighbouring countries. This one is based on a sensitive subject and it is also a voice against Pakistanis. The film opens tomorrow at Jagat, Chandigarh, KC, Panchkula and Bassi, Mohali. Superhit film “Gadar Ek Prem Katha” was released with 39 prints in North India, but the distributor is releasing “Maa Tujhe Salaam” with record-breaking 47 prints. The film is about Indo-Pakistan fight over Kashmir and the recent upheavals. Sunny Deol plays an Army officer. With Tabu playing opposite Sunny, one can expect an impressive display of acting. She plays an Army Captain. Since this is an action director Tinu Verma’s film, one can expect a lot of thrill and spills. Action scenes are the highlights of this film, but they can’t override the basic story of the film. The film was shot almost 90 per cent in Manali. The film also stars Arbaz Khan, Rajat Bedi, Prithvi, Avtar Gill, Rana Jang Bahadur, Anang Desai, Sharat Saxena, Aly Khan and Sudesh Berry. Malaika Arora Khan makes a friendly appearance and Tinu Verma also playing a dynamic role. The film has screenplay by Shyam K Goel, dialogue by K K Singh, cinematography by Raju
Kayjee, choreography by Rekha Chinni Prakash and Ricky - James, action by Tinu Verma, art by Sameer Chanda and Shyam
Satyen, lyrics by Sameer, Vikki Nagar, Tejpal Kaur and music by
Sajid-Wajid. DP |
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PRODUCER
Mahendra Dhariwal and director Tinu Verma’s magnum opus “Maa Tujhe Salaam” is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about movies of the year 2002. The promos of the film have an interesting baseline. “Doodh maangoge to kheer
denge, Kashmir maangoge to cheer denge”.