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Core panel to spread Aurobindo’s message Chandigarh, October 16 A subcommittee under the chairpersonship of the Adviser to the UT Administrator Ms Neeru Nanda has been set up The subcommittee which will function under the overall supervision of the core committee will consist of the following members:- The Secretary Education Department Punjab, the Secretary Education Department Haryana, the Secretary Education Department, Himachal Pradesh, the Secretary Education Department Union Territory Chandigarh, the Vice-Chancellor Panjab University Chandigarh, the Vice-Chancellor Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra; the Vice-Chancellor Punjabi University Patiala; the Vice-Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar; the Vice-Chancellor Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak; the Vice-Chancellor Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, Mr Pradeep Narang general secretary and treasurer, Sri Aurobindo Society Pondicherry and Mr B.K. Mehan, a local resident. Besides the subcommittee, the core committee for holding seminars on educational and cultural aspects of the Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the mother in universities and likewise the lectures on different aspects of Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy in the colleges and schools in Chandigarh will have the following: Lieutenant General J.F.R. Jacob, Governor Punjab and Administrator UT — Patron-in-Chief; and the Adviser to the Administrator — as the member secretary, Besides this the 21-member committee will have the Chief Secretary, Punjab, Chief Secretary, Haryana, the Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh, the Secretary Education Department, Punjab, the Secretary Education Department Haryana, the Secretary Education Department, Himachal Pradesh, the Secretary, Education Department Union Territory of Chandigarh, the Secretary incharge of Cultural Affairs, Punjab, the secretary incharge of Cultural Affairs Haryana, the Secretary, incharge of Cultural Affairs Himachal Pradesh, Secretary incharge of Cultural Affairs UT Chandigarh, the Home Secretary UT, the Finance Secretary UT, the Vice Chancellor, Panjab
University, the Vice-Chancellor Kurukshetra University, Vice-Chancellor Punjabi University, the Vice-Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, the Vice-Chancellor Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, the Vice-Chancellor Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Mr Pradeep Narang and Mr B.K. Mehan. |
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When festivities take precedence over academics Chandigarh, October 16 The shrinking numbers in classrooms are a dampener for the teachers, too, who shift the entire focus of classroom teaching to revision exercises and topics of lesser “examination value” to tide over the lean period. The holiday season in colleges takes off with the onset of the autumn vacation and concludes with Divali and Bhai Dooj celebrations in November, implying that the students have an extended celebration period stretching to almost a month. After the week-long autumn break, hostel dwellers fail to attend college till Dasehra, returning to classes only for about a week-and-a-half only to return home for nearly the same period for the festive season. Even during this period of their “return to the classrooms”, most are busy preparing for the youth festival, usually slated for this time of the year, a month before the fear of December examinations begins to loom large and grip the student community. And, the students claim the “bunks” are justified and it is a matter of right. “It is a convention that hostel residents take almost a month off at this time of the year to join their families in the celebrations, a fact the teachers have come to accept and are well aware of. This is not a recent phenomenon that has cropped up anew,’’ says Gunjan, a first-year student of the GCG-11 Another student, Sukhwinder Singh of the boys’ college, adds,”
Around this time, we have already completed almost half the syllabi and are prepared for the December tests. Then, November is still at our disposal to complete anything that is unfinished.” While there is hardly any incentive for teachers to take up new lessons and topics since most students would miss out on these, they carry on with teaching of less important topics, attend to problems in lessons taught previously and go over the completed syllabi in an attempt to keep the students occupied in classes. “Our attempt is to finish three-fourths of the syllabi before the December examinations but the holiday season and the festive spirit takes a toll on our best intentions. Nothing important can be taken up in class because it would mean a loss for hostel residents and would necessitate a repeat. Also, around these lean times, we get busy with preparing question papers for the December tests rather than waiting till the last,” a teacher informed. |
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“Rhyme, Race and Rhythm 2002” Chandigarh, October 16 Dressed in vibrant colours, the children danced to peppy music and staged impressive drills. However, the races for the little ones generated a lot of enthusiasm and won tremendous applause from the parents. The programme began with the school orchestra playing a few compositions followed by a welcome speech by the Head Girl, Yachika Dhawan. The school prayer “Awal Allah noor apaya” and school song “To praise our alma mater St Kabir, we stand here today” by the school choir was next on the list. An impressive march past of the four houses of Daffodil, Jasmine, Tulip and Violet was led by the Head Boy, Movin Jain, followed by the sports captain, Amanjeet Singh. Dancing to “My rainbow oh so high”, children dressed in the seven colours of the rainbow entertained the crowd while girls attired as gypsies gave a lively performance. The “Blooming Flower Drill” which saw the children dressed as buds gradually blossoming into flowers, also came in for appreciation. The school choir also sang “We all live under the same Sun”, conveying the message that all are children of one God irrespective of caste, colour and creed. While little children of the play class, nursery and kindergarten stumbled during the tricycle and frog race as well as that of stringing the beads, the breakfast race where the participants had to run, tie an apron, pick up forks and eat breakfast before making it to the finish line was a thorough entertainer. The programme concluded with an energetic bhangra performance which added more colour and zest to the show. The vote of thanks was presented by the Head Girl. The Commissioner, local municipal council, Mr M.P. Singh, was the chief guest. The senior wing will organise a similar function on the premises tomorrow. |
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Interviews
for posts of contract teacher Chandigarh, October 16 Held at Government Model School, Sector 37, the interview was taken by the District Education Officer, Mr Brahamjit Kalia, along with a panel of experts on the two subjects. For the 70-odd posts, over 400 candidates were interviewed, six against every available post. However, the number of applications received by the department far exceeded the total posts available, necessitating a lengthy shortlisting process. According to information available, the interviews for various subjects would be held over the next fortnight and results would be declared within a week of conducting of the interviews. |
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Free coaching for SC students Chandigarh, October 16 Henceforth, the Panjab University IAS Centre would be introducing five-month counselling-cum-coaching programme for Civil Services Examinations, informed Mr R.K. Mahajan, Coordinator of the centre. |
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CONSUMER
COURTS Chandigarh, October 16 Meanwhile, disposing the appeal moved by the Life Insurance
Corporation (LIC) Mutual Fund through Chairman and Managing Director, Jeevan Bima Sahyag Asset Management, Mumbai and LIC of India through Authorised Officer, Manager, Divisional Office, Sector 17 against the order passed by the UT District Disputes Redressal Forum-II, the consumer commission has set aside the forum-II order directed it to grant of compensation of Rs 2000 to the complainant. The complainant had stated in the complaint that he had purchased 5,000 units distinctive Dhanvarsha (9-Scheme) of the company. Giving details about the case he stated in the complaint that he surrendered 5,000 unit certificates on January 16, 1998 to the Registrar of the
scheme M/s P.C.S. Industries, Mumbai, in accordance with pre-emptive enhancement offer for the payment of full amount of Rs 50,000 through registered post and the same was received by them on January 21, 1998. He further added that due to the non-receipt of the money the complainant had to take Rs 50, 000 as loan from HDFC for performing last rites of his mother. When the money was not received by him after repeated reminders he sent the LIC a legal notice on June 9, 1998, he alleged that, however, the LIC sent a letter on June 8, 1998 to delay payment. The complainant was not satisfied with the services of the LIC and others and filed a complaint against it. The complainant had sought following relief from the Consumer Forum-II—refund of Rs 50, 000, payment of Rs 47, 50 as interest at the rate of 19 per cent per annum from January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998, payment of Rs 2,000 for mental harassment and additional expenditure, future interest at the rate of 19 per cent on Rs 56,750 undermined till date of refund and any other relief deemed fit. |
Promoting culture through philately Chandigarh, October 16 In all 27 frames were displayed, including that on pre- independent India postcards, Radha Kishangarh painting, Olympic Games, Rotary, commemorative stamp on miniatures Sikhism and Sikhs. Some rare stamps on Mahatma Gandhi and Russia were also displayed. Mr Ashish Agarwal, general secretary, of the Ludhiana Philatelic Association, who displayed some rare stamps on Sikhism, Sikhs and Indian princely states, disclosed that he had been involved in this hobby for the past over 15 years. He said, “I had collected these stamps from different dealers and my friends as well. I enjoy this hobby as it provides me a chance to think on and study such different topics.” He is presently working as an accountancy consultant for different companies. The department also exhibited some frames of Indian miniatures. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vijay Bhushan, Principal Chief Postmaster-General, Punjab and Chandigarh, said: “The Postal Department is promoting Indian culture and traditions through philatelic exhibitions. It is also a medium of education for schoolchildren.” He said starting with “Penny Black” in 1840 in Britain, these exhibitions had played an important role in acquainting people with great
personalities, events, art and culture of various countries. On the occasion, children from various schools of the city participated in a postal stamp quiz competition. Other philatelists, including Mr
N. K. Khera, Mr Rakesh Walia and Mr Y.P. Bangia, exhibited their stamps. Mr Bhushan told the gathering that the department had started a scheme of philatelic deposit account, which would enable the customers to get philatelic material from the department at their doorstep, by depositing just Rs 200 in advance. Ms Manjula Prasher, a senior official of the
department, urged the minister to introduce philately as a hobby in school curriculum. She said the 10th National Philatelic Exhibition would be held at Bhubneshwar in December. The theme of that exhibition would be eco-tourism. |
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Heady mix of nostalgia & hope Chandigarh, October 16 Artist Sudip Roy has seen that door and has created a world of his own around it. His works which form a part of the show at Art Folio in Sector 9, are works in art and of architecture. The medium is water colour and the depth in each canvas is immense, as immense as is the mystery of buildings that lie trapped within four walls of Sudip’s canvas. As you share the mind of the Kolkata-based artist, you get a fresh vision of life. He has deliberately chosen to open his show with the images of buildings that have lived history along with time itself. The works capture this longevity of time with their magic. They pull and claw at you and make you see the world from their own eyes. As the artist says, “Whenever I saw buildings, I saw them as watchmen of history. They have roughed wars and have lived the peaceful days of peaceful rules, just as time has. From pain to bliss, they have seen it all. They are the witnesses of an era gone by. That is the reason I paint them with passion.” At a glance, Sudip’s works grow upon you. As you walk through the beckoning doors in his canvases, you get a clue into the artist’s mind. He proceeds to paint portraits of a women, whom he caresses with lavish Bengali drapery. Specific to culture, even his landscapes recreate the grandeur of sea. Hanging along side Sudip’s heavily-nostalgic works are equally absorbing creations by Delhi-based Puspha Bagrodia. Her works spell faith, hope and all that is positive and happy about life. “No room for gloom,” points out the artist, who has taught herself to near perfection. After a hiatus of 10 years from art, Pushpa has returned with an ensemble of hope. and she takes care to remind the viewers, “This show is a come back show. More than anything else it talks of how beautiful life is or how more beautiful it can be.” As you walk past one work after the other, the majesty of nature hits you in the heart. Pushpa’s colour palette becomes the epicentre of beauty and leads you from one manifestation of nature to another. Yellows, greens and other pastels talk of the glory of nature as they lend form to hillside, countryside, snow-capped stretches and springy waters. |
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Capturing
romance of architecture through lens Chandigarh, October 16 More than the technical power of the ensemble, it is the aesthetics of the collection that impresses an objective viewer more. As works of art David’s urban landscapes please the senses and raise levels of curiosity far as details of buildings all over the world are concerned. Produced with the support of the French Embassy and the Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh, the exhibition is based on a photographic study on cities and their territories all over the world. These pictures convey a re-reading of our cities and public areas’ contemporary evolution. The town proves to be a tremendous reserve of colours where concrete blocks, rock walls and vegetal elements are placed side by side. Instead of depicting cities and their development through public spaces, the pictures reveal the architectural plan of their streets, their structure and their frontages that are made to stand out from the rest of the picture. David, who was born in 1971 and who has graduated from the Ecole Superieur des Beaux Arts, Marseilles in France, started working on the project in 1999. He travelled to Japan, Germany, Portugal, and several times to Indian cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Panaji, Kolkata, Varanasi and Chennai. Largely speaking, the photo exhibition draws from the romance of architecture of cities that are known for their buildings and their patterns of creation. The lensman has reacted to concrete with sensitivity to cull out an aesthetic ensemble, that speaks for its beauty more than its technique. The show can be viewed between 9 am and 7 pm at Alliance Francaise art gallery, Sector 36. |
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