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FILM REVIEW
Presenting
varied hues of love
‘Dil hai tumhara’ (Piccadily,
Chandigarh, and Suraj, Panchkula) promises a decent family outing in an
attempt that has painted varying emotions of bonds of love. Preity
Zinta has done a marvellous job in the role of the stepdaughter of the
local mayor Rekha. Mahima Chaudhary has ably supported her. Arjun Rampal
in the role of her lover is also appreciable.
Jagjit’s magic wearing thin
Chandigarh, September 7
The much-awaited live concert by ‘ghazal’ maestro Jagjit Singh, notwithstanding hopes of fans and efforts of event managers “overly” involved in the affair, was just not destined to be.
Telefilm shooting
begins
SAS Nagar, September 7
A telefilm “Khasam Ki Bani” is being made by a local organisation, Sunehri Virsa.
The first shot of the film was taken at Gurdwara Sahib in Phase VI here yesterday after Bhai Jasbir Singh Khannewale switched on the camera at a special function.
‘Govt should lend ear to otologists’
Chandigarh, September 7
The amount of funds, equipment and training required for treating ear related problems is not being pumped in, especially in the government sector.
“With the cost of ear implant being as high as Rs 7 lakh, there are a lucky few in India who can afford it, so, the government should come forward to support some persons with profound deafness, so that even young doctors can get exposure,” said Dr
Y.N. Mehra, a former Dean and Head of the ENT Department of the PGI, at the inauguration of the workshop on microsurgery of the Ear and Update in Otology, in the PGI, here today.
Docs launch helpline for head injuries
Chandigarh, September 7
With maximum number of accidental deaths in India resulting due to head injuries, city-based doctors have launched a helpline for head injury and plastic surgery.
“Since the initial time is very crucial, we have started the helpline for head injury so that within the minimum possible time, the patient is guided to the right place and given treatment at the earliest,” stated Dr Sanjay Bansal, a neurosurgeon.
Timely medical aid vital for kids
Chandigarh, September 7
Even though ailments like high fever, respiratory problems, loose motions, vomiting and low alertness in children may be taken lightly, these seemingly simple problems could result in life-threatening conditions if not tackled properly.
Workshop on adolescent health
Panchkula, September 7
A training workshop with participatory learning for action technique on adolescent health was organised by the Family Planning Association of India , Panchkula branch alongwith the Inner Wheel Club at Hansraj Public School on Friday. As many as 26 high school girls and 19 volunteers of the FPAI , the Inner Wheel Club and teachers participated in the workshop.
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