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Indian students win science award New Delhi, July 23 “These bright, young people are the world’s future innovators and will be crucial to technology growth in years to come,” said Richard Curcio, Vice-President of the Lucent Technologies Foundation, which funds the programme. “The programme enables these students to see first hand how concepts become real world technology. It also offers them the opportunity to network with leading Bell Labs researchers as well as each other, and to develop relationships and perspectives that will serve them in the future,” Mr Curcio said in a release here. Siddhartha Chaudhuri, a first year student in computer science and engineering at IIT, Kanpur, and Anjana Sasidharan, studying at the REC at Tiruchirapally in Tamil Nadu, were among 30 first and secondary students from 16 countries outside the USA. These recipients were selected by independent panels of judges based on overall academic achievement. Performance on examinations and tests of college courses were also considered during the evaluation. Thirty additional students were selected from within the USA with half of these students ranked first in their graduating class. Lucent will award 60 winning scholars from around the world $ 5000 in cash prize to use towards university costs, and an all expenses paid trip to attend the Global Science Scholars Summit at Lucent’s world headquarters in Murray Hill, USA. During the five-day summit, the scholars will learn about communications technology from Bell Labs researchers and scientists. The recipients are offered internships at the Bell Labs facility in their home countries, when possible. The Institute of International Education, a New York-based non-profit organisation, manages the programme with the Lucent Technologies Foundation. The IIE is the largest and most experienced educational exchange organisation in the USA. It administers the Fullbright Fellowship for the US Department of State as well as 250 other programme for sponsors. |
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Education vultures exploiting parents Narnaul, July 23 Inquiries made by NCR Tribune revealed Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Nasibpur, DAV Public school and Yadu Vanshi Senior Secondary school, Mahendragarh, take the lion’s share in grants, allegedly much more than government norms, but they provide better education then the government schools. It is alleged that Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Narnaul, ABM School, Modern Public School, Saini School etc do not have any playgrounds. It is surprising how they have managed to get recognition and affiliation from the Board of School Education, Haryana. These schools, having a strength varying between 1,000 and 2,000 students, lack basic amenities like clean air and potable water. It is a mockery that few schools are even functioning from roofs of houses in the district and have managed to get recognition. The working of these institutions requires an inquiry from the Vigilance Department. Allegedly, the person involved in the LTC scam used to arrange certificates for these schools. Things have not been in favour of these schools this session as the department has issued a strict code, directing all privately owned schools to provide classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds and adequate staff. Surprisingly enough, the parents are still putting the career of their wards in the hands of these unscrupulous owners of privately managed education shops. |
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Ryan International students do India proud Leaders always make others follow them and experiment with new things. This certainly holds true of Jatin Sapru and Piyush Jain. Both Jatin and Piyush, students of Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, recently visited Washington DC to participate in the Presidential Classroom Future World Leaders Summit from July 6 to
13. This is the first time an Indian delegation attended the presidential classroom. Piyush Jain headed the group and delivered his speech on India’s stand on arms control and nuclear disarmament whereas Jatin spoke on Indo-Pak relations. Piyush said, “We were free to choose our topic from the given eleven and I preferred to speak on this issue as I had attended different conferences on this topic. Plus, I had already done research on this. Our visit to Washington DC was really terrific and we made lots of friends.” He further added, “Meeting senior diplomats, several leaders and students was a great experience. We have learnt so much. We also got to know that our misconception about misbehaviour with Indians was wrong.” More than 440 other high school juniors and seniors from 31 nations in Europe, Latin America and Asia spent a week exploring issues on international relations, diplomacy and the changing world economy. The summit included seminars, a visit to the White House and the US Parliament and a visit to the embassy and discussions on international topics. Jatin Sapru initiated the first question in the conference and left others speechless by clarifying India’s viewpoint towards Pakistan.. Jatin said, “We really enjoyed our trip. It was full of learning and experience. Apart from this, we made friends. It was the best trip we have ever had in our lives. I was never interested in Civil Services but after this I am confident that I can fulfil my father’s dream. We were not representing ourselves but our country and that made us feel proud. When we were sitting in Parliament House we felt great. We have no words to express our joy. We got excellent exposure.” Ryan International made India enter this forum the first time. Students from all branches of Ryan went to this summit. Jatin has been a sportsman in his school. He has been captain of the school cricket team for two years and has represented Delhi at the state level in cricket. He is interested in web designing, music and dance. Piyush is a web master. He runs his own website and has written a book. He has researched on various subjects and loves sports. At such a young age both Jatin and Piyush have achieved so much. Jatin added, “One thing I would like to add is that all instructors were impressed by the way we spoke in English. They asked us whether we learn English from teachers of London. If not, then how could we speak their language better than them.” |
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Trehan opens medical book showroom
New Delhi, July 23 A large number of medical practitioners and people working in the fields of nursing, dentistry, veterinary sciences and pharmacy gathered to attend the inauguration.
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PIL seeks to expedite work on Rotary Cancer Hospital New Delhi, July 23 A division bench comprising Chief Justice S. B. Sinha and Justice A K Sikri issued the notice, returnable on September 11, to the AIIMS on the petition of the United Communist Party (UCP), seeking immediate grant of special fund for the revival of the RCH, which had not been fully functional for the last four years. The petition, filed through UCP counsel Sugriva Dubey, also sought a directive to the AIIMS to ensure that the RCH’s name was not changed and that funds meant for it were not diverted for any other purpose. However, it did not press for this request. It was claimed in the petition that there had been periodic disruption at the RCH since October 1999 and the various facilities have been suspended for the past four years in the name of expansion. It alleged that construction work at the institute was running at least a year behind schedule. The entire budget meant for the institute had already been diverted to other units of the AIIMS and there were no funds left for RCH, the PIL added.
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GLITZ & GLAMOUR Unlike the Monsoon, which has been playing truant, the designer frat has kept their date with the fashion conscious by having displayed their Monsoon collection, much before the rains set in. The latest to unveil the clothesline for the rains, which are more awaited at the moment than anything else is Ose. Offering eveningwear in shades of violet, green chiffon sarees and yellow casual wear, they have chosen to woo the Indian woman. From Suman’s lingerie made from Gossamer threads to Vanita’s electric collection of style savvy clothes there is plenty to choose from. Ose, which means few drops, strives to bring, “freshness, vibrancy and being in the nature state”. Says the DJ, “We intend to wrap your soul in the finest blend of pure fabrics with the most aesthetic colours and design and the most exquisite craftsmanship.” While the in-house label is all about comfort, the clothes are so designed that they suit the everyday needs and moods of the woman on the go. Ethnic salwar kameez and sarees are a part of their collection. For those who thrive on fusion, fusing the past with the new is Avika, who designs for the modern day woman. Her work is all about selective colours, fabrics, and passion for embroidery. The designer duo, Saroj and Jyoti offer, “monsoons always evoke images of striking colours and happy designs and it is just this design sense that we want to bring alive at this exhibition”. True, but with monsoon still missing, talking about the striking colours is a bit too premature. And if you thought that monsoon collections are just for women here is celebration time for the men. Study By Janak has launched a new collection for men, which they claim is, “near ethereal”. The collection titled, ‘Hymns and Chants’ has been designed by Manoj Mehra to “usher in the season of the rains with a feelings of refreshing cool”. ‘Hymns and Chants’ is a collection for the party animals. Says the maker, “From trendy and chic look to the sedate pin stripes, from the psychedelic club wear to the pristine basic white, the collection drifts through many avatars to arrive at one philosophy; to be yourself and say it with a prayer.” The colour palette includes solids in fruity shades, besides masculine blues, browns and white. Trousers are zero pleats in finish cottons and textured fabrics include wrinkle free fabrics. If you are inspired enough, pray be yourself.
Udhas album Ghazal lovers are in for a treat. Pankaj Udhas is back with his latest collection, ‘Muskan’, which promises to be a good buy.
The latest album is a compendium of easy to understand poetry by some renowned names in the world of music. The track ‘Khuda Bachaye Buri Nazaar Se’, penned by Zafar Gorakhpuri, has already started featuring on the music charts and is quite a popular number. Another track by Waseem Barelvi, ‘Mohabbat Nasamj hoti hai samjhana zaroori hai’ brings out the best on the singer. The tracks have been composed using Indian acoustics. Meanwhile, T-Series has also launched the music for their new film, ‘Chor Machaaye Shor’. Anu Malik has composed the music while as Dev Kholi and Tezpal Kaur has penned lyrics. Singers Sonu Nigam, Adnan Sami, Sunidhi Chauhan, Udit Narayanan and Anuradha Sriram have lend their voices to the songs. Stylists at LIFW Here is some hairy stuff. The forthcoming LIFW, which will be commenced on August 2, will have hair stylists from across geographical divisions snipping and colouring some of the most recognised heads apart from giving their mantras of hair care to those who care to be a part of the fanfare.
Among those who will share the hair care formulae are Sunsilk hair expert Samantha Kochhar and a fashion hairstylist from the US, Joseph Neeko Abriol. While Samantha will reveal the latest trends and fashion for the forth-coming season, Joseph will create a new look for many of the page three icons. Kochhar offers, “Hair defines the whole attitude and lifestyle for most of us. Hair trends the world over has become sassy, bold and sharper. In today’s androgynous fashion, styles are finding a common ground (read men and women can sport the same cut). There is nothing that does not work – anything goes”. Neeko who was a rage at the last years’ fashion extravaganza, is going to be sought after by the heads that need a cut and a colour. Having worked on celebes like Halle Berry, Natasha Kinski and Sophia Haque, Neeko says, “India is an intoxicating country and I am thrilled to be back. At last year’s event, I fathomed that Indian women treasure their long hair, but are ready to experience a change.” Talking of change Samantha adds, “The cutting edge of the saloon industry caught on to using female, eye-catching elements in a man’s hairstyle and vice-versa. Interaction is the key when it comes to taking advantage of theses savvy, flexible designs. This showing will go on to highlight how a traditional female detail can enhance a man’s look while still maintaining masculinity. Or how you can spice up a woman’s hairstyle with a masculine edge”. Hair-raising stuff, what say? Fashion show
The fashion show was meant to teach them the art of giving and the pleasure you get thereby. The Oberoi in association with Li’l Tomatoes hosted a fashion show titled the, ‘The Art of Benevolence Show’, where children were taught the art of giving. The children had to donate one of their favourite wearable garments in return of, which they got to do the designer garbs form Li’l Tomatoes and walk the ramp. The collected garments will be handed over to the underprivileged children being taken care of by NGOs like Palna, Shishuvan and Missionaries of charity. And for the little ones who are generous enough to part with their belongings, Li’l tomatoes and Oberoi’s has something in store for them. |
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Acting is exactly my scene There is nothing, but face value is important in the field of acting. You could oust me from the star race, but nobody can prevent me from acting and that is enough for me”, says actor Ashutosh Rana. Rana was in the Capital recently, to promote his latest film, ‘Pardesi Re’, a film he claims is about nationalism not patriotism. Claiming the two to be apart he adds that it is nothing like a Manoj Kumar flick and goes on to elucidate the difference between creativity and productivity, progressiveness and modernity. For someone whom says, “acting comes to me naturally”, his discourses on metaphysical topics like destiny, grace, existence and essence leave you wondering about the philosophical bearings of the actor. He quips, “Right from my debut, Dushman, till date I have tried to do justice to all my roles and have tried also to carve a niche for myself. And I feel I have succeeded to some extent in that.” (Input by Nalini Ranjan) |
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Designers, Avika, Vanita Pittie, Suman Nathvani and DJ’s the in-house label by the owners Jyoti and Saroj have got together with, “their ode to the myriad essences of a woman’s soul”.
