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Experts pin hopes on stem cells to cure disorders Chandigarh, November 10 Prof Hasnain said that initial research in biology, dating back to the 20th century, was restricted to a subjective approach and dealt mainly with physiological, anatomical and histological studies. While technological developments led to the invention of X-ray and crystallography, MacLeod, Avery and Mc Carty showed that DNA was genetic material. All these developments led to the establishment of the Central Dogma of Biology. He stated that during the past two decades, recombinant DNA techniques have yielded several useful products for mankind, including bacteria, that produce human insulin, dibble vaccines in the form of potato or tomato, and ‘golden rice’ containing beta-carotene. Stem cells are being touted as the best hope for several disorders. He added that recently polio virus was “generated” in laboratory from chemical building blocks to generate, for the first time, an infectious living molecule. The study raises important issues related to bio-terrorism. The sequencing of human genome enables the clinician to analyse regions of an individual’s specific genes to predict his susceptibility to specific disease and his response to specific drugs. He concluded by stressing that although several developments in the field of recombinant DNA technology have potentially raised the quality of human health, “we are not ready to play God”. The second session witnessed informative and interesting lecture delivered by Prof YD Vankar of IIT, Kanpur, on “Carbohydrates: much more than mere sources of energy. Synthesis of biologically important carbohydrate molecules”. He explained that carbohydrates are regarded as molecules which provide energy to the living systems. Another bio-chemical significance of these molecules appeared limited to their role as inert structural polymers. While they do provide energy, carbohydrates and their conjugates such as glycoprotiens and glycolipids are recognised to play a wide variety of metabolic roles. These include cell-cell recognition, adhesion, development, metastasis either by transmitting chemical signals or through carbohydrate-protein interaction. In this regard, inhibitors of carbohydrate-processing enzymes play an important role. It is in this connection that scientists tried to synthesise some important carbohydrate molecules related to azasugars, which are believed to be potential enzyme inhibitors. |
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fellowship for ENT surgeon Chandigarh, November 10 Dr Raman, who has trained in Austria, is the first Indian to have got this fellowship by the foundation for training in the field of hearing reconstruction with prosthesis and cochlear implant. The training will be imparted by Prof Ugo Fisch, a renowned ear and skull base expert. Dr Raman said the number of cases of deafness was very high as satisfactory techniques were not available for adequate hearing reconstruction. The training involves techniques of hearing reconstruction with the help of Titanium Prosthesis (small pieces made of titanium metal), which are put in the ear surgically to help the patient hear better in the diseased ear. He said that in congenitally deaf children, cochlear implant is one technique where electronic machine is fitted inside the ear of severely deaf children to help him hear. He said that unfortunately this technique was so far not available in the northern region. |
Roller hockey tourney results Chandigarh, November 10 The goal scorers for Guru Harkrishan School were Gagandeep (2) Abhinay (1) and Bikram (1). The lone goal scorer for KBDAV School was Abhimanyu . Mrs Sunita Puri, IRS, Financial Adviser, Semiconductor Ltd, SAS Nagar, gave away the prizes. Results: road race: Under -4 boys: 1. Nihit Rawal 2. Mandeep Sidhu 3. Abhishek Arora. Girls: 1. Richa Tayal 2. Garima Gupta 3. Suruchi Ahuja. Boys: 4-6 years- 1. Arpit Walia 2. Bhavya Sharda 3. Ayush Goyal. Girls: 1. Shreya Bhatia 2. Arvshi 3. Ashi Goyal. Boys: 6-8 1. Shivam Thakur 2. Satwik Bhatia 3. Samarath Sachdeva. Girls 6-8 yrs: Manveen Kaur 2. Nupur Arora 3.Isha Goyal. Boys 8-10 yrs: Charanjeev Singh 2. Karandeep Singh 3.Vishal. Girls 8-10 yrs: 1. Mehak 2. Naureen Midha 3. Devanshi Mittal. Boys 10-12 yrs: 1. Manjeet 2. Rohit Bajaj 3. Sachin Mohan. Girls 10-12 yrs: 1. Amber Aggarwal 2. Jyotika Bhagat 3. Devarishi Mittal. Boys 12-14 yrs: 1. Mayank 2. Peeyush 3. Salil. Girls 12-14 yrs: Harjapjee 2. Geetika 3. Chetna. Boys: above 14 yrs: 1. Amber Gill 2. Mridul 3.Amandeep Gulati. Girls above 14: 1. Rajni Vashisht 2. Jyoti 3. Special category: 1. Manpreet 2. Varun Vaid. Roller hockey (finals): Subjunior: Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School, b KBDAV, 7-4-1. Junior: St Stephen’s Club b Blue Bird Skating Club, Panchkula- 3-1. Rink Race-2: under-4 (boys): Nihit Rawal 2. Mandeep Sidhu 3. Kunal. Girls: 1. Richa Tayal 2. Garima Gupta 3. Roopam Bhardwaj. Boys 4-6 yrs- 1. Ayush Goyal 2. Arpit Walia 3. Bhavya Sharda. Girls 4-6: 1. Arushi 2. Ashi Goyal 3. Shreya Bhatia. Boys 6-8: Shivam Tyhakur 2. Vipin Mohan 3.Pankaj. Girls 6-8: 1. Nupur Arora 2. Isha Goyal 3.Manveen Kaur. Boys 8-10: Naureen Midha 2. Mehak 3. Devanshi Mittal. Girls 12.14 yrs: 1. Harjapjee 2. Geetika. Boys above 14: 1. Amber Gill 2. Mridul 3. Amandeep Gulati. Girls: 1. Rajni Vashishit 2. Barkha Batra 3. Ishika Sharma. Barkha Batra, a skater who is yet to complete 15 years, gave a perfect display of synchronised free fancy skating. She is a regular trainee under coach Balwinder Singh Johal.
Cricket tournament Fine performance by Punjab Ranji player Amit Kapria (5 for 19) and Amit Bhardwaj (34 and 2 for 11) enabled the Godrej Cricket Club to beat the Chandigarh Youth XI by 109 runs and enter the semi-finals of the IX JAL Cup league cricket tournament at the J.R. Institute of Cricket Technology, Barwala, near here on Saturday. Electing to bat, the Godrej Club were given a solid start by Rajesh Arora (48) and Vaneet Chawla (21) as they scored 53 runs in the first 10 overs. Arora continued from where he left on Saturday as he smashed eight boundaries in his knock of 48. Useful contribution also came from Vishal Sahni (32), Amit Bhardwaj (34) and Amit Kapria (22) as the Godrej Club amassed 176 runs in the allotted 25 overs. Replying to this total, the C.Y. opening pair of Avdesh and Sanjeev started well. Left-arm spinner Amit Kapria took charge from the pavillion end and made the CY XI struggle with a rich haul of 5 wickets. The CY XI was bundled out for a paltry 67 runs. With today’s match, the league matches have concluded. The following is the points table (read under-matches played, won, lost, drawn, bonus point, total points)
Pool A 1. Godrej 3 3 — — 2 14 2. Insu- 3 2 1 — 1 9 rance XI 3. CY XI 3 1 2 — 1 5 4. City XI 3 — 3 — — 0
Pool B 1. IDS XI 3 2 — 1 — 10 2. 3-BRD 3 2 1 — — 8 3. Satluj 3 1 1 1 — 6
CC 4. Jal XI 3 — 3 — — 0 The semi-finals of the tournament are slated for November 17 at the DAV College, Sector 10, while the final will be held on November 24 at the Sector 16 cricket stadium, Chandigarh. Brief scores: Godrej: 176 for 7 in 25 overs. (Rajesh Arora 48, Amit Bhardwaj 34, Vishal Sahni 32, Amit Kapria 22, Vaneet Chawla 21, Aman 3 for 21, Sanjeev 2; for 28) CY XI: 67 all out (Rohin Rana 21, Amandeep 19, Amit Kapria 5 for 19, Satish Chaudhary 2 for 7 Amit Bhardwaj 2 for 11).
Yoga meet results The four-day Chandigarh Open Yoga Championship organised by Chandigarh Amateur Yoga Association concluded at Shivalik Public School Sec-14, here today. The followings are the results: 8-12 (girls): 1 Air Force School 3 BRD, Sec-31, Chd; 2 Saint Soldier Divine Public School, Pkl; 3 Ajit Karam Singh International School, Sec-41, Chd. Individuals: 1 Anaika, 2 Sita, 3 Anshu, Amanpreet (all A.F. School, 3 BRD, Sec-31). 12-18 (girls): Individuals: 1 Jaspreet SPS School, Sec-41, Chd, 2 Poonam Govt Girls High School, Sec-25, Chd, Gurpreet Kaur (Ashtang Yog Jall, 3 Saroja Govt Girls High School, Sec-25, Chd. 18-25 (girls): Teams: 1 Panjab University, Chd, 2 MCM DAV College for Women, Sec-36, Chd, 3 Govt Home Science College, Sec-10, Chandigarh. Individuals: 1 Amita Singh (MCM DAV), 2 Rajinder Kaur (PU, Chd), 3 Sushma (PU, Chd). Women (25-40 Years): Individuals: 1 Sonia, 2 Punita, 3 Bharti (all Govt Yoga Org. Sec-23). 8-14 Years (Boys): Team: 1 Air Force School 3 BRD, Sec-31, 2 Govt Girls High School, Sec-25, 3 A.K.S. International School, Sec-41. Individuals: 1 Vinay, 2 Amit, 3 Hardeep (all Air Force, 3 BRD). 14-20 Years (Boys): Individuals: 1 Munish, 2 Ashish Kumar, 3 Prashant SPS School, Sec-41, Chd. 20-30 Years (Boys): Teams: 1 Team A Govt Yoga Health Org. (Public), Team B Yoga Health Org. (Public), 3 Govt Yoga Health Organisation Sec-23. 20-30 Years (Boys): Individuals: 1 Paras Arora, 2 Lajwant Singh, 3 Jatinder (all PU Campus, Chd). 30-50 Years Men: 1 Raman Kumar, 2 Kumar Giri, 3 Harpal Singh |
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It’s play time for special cricketers SAS Nagar, November 10 Welcome to the world of deaf and dumb cricket. Sign language at its best, facial expressions most intense and silent laughter the loudest. Here is a group of enthusiastic youngsters, full of life and as one puts it ‘‘happier than most normal people’’. Five teams from Delhi, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patiala, Jalandhar, Haryana participated in the first-ever North Zone Deaf and Dumb Five-Day Cricket Tournament organised by the Punjab Deaf and Dumb Cricket Association. Created by a handful of youngsters in the city, the association members have been collecting money from all those who could donate anything for the cause and mustered a paltry Rs 70,000 for the whole tournament. ‘‘There are never any sponsor for us. And we feel bad since we put in so much effort to make it to the state teams,’’ signs a Delhi player. Six of the Delhi team players are now in the national team of deaf and dumb cricketers and two from Patiala too have made it to the team. “These children deserve all the help they can get. Each one in the Chandigarh team has worked hard to make this tournament possible and at least a beginning has been made’’, informed Virender Sharma, the Chandigarh team’s manager. The coordination despite lack of communication is almost perfect among the team mates. ‘‘They fight, the gossip, they laugh and share a complete world among themselves. In fact, those who don’t understand their language or facial expressions, feel like fools’’, laughs the brother of a player. Jatinder Aggarwal, the manager of the team from Ludhiana, is also similarly handicapped. Once a player, he is now married and has a son. ‘‘Our son is normal and, believe me, he is going to be a big cricket player’’, he points out. At mid-day the situation is tense, with the Delhi team having made a whopping 250 plus runs, the Ludhiana team is making
last minute plans of changing strategy. ‘‘Those guys are really good, but we are not going down without a fight,’’ points out Jatinder. And how is the strategy planned? You get your answer as a heated argument starts among the players in sign language. An important discussion is going on with hands making signs as fast as one can talk and then the bat is brought out and fingers write sentences on it, the prayers are said and the team is off. |
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