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Glitz & glamour First of all do not play hard to get, please. It is a cliched rule of romance laid down by some old hag never targeted by Cupid. The over-ruled law will not get you anywhere, do understand. The reason is not hard to analyse. “No one wants to indulge in a wild goose chase when the goose refuses to budge,” says psychologist Zameera Singh. “If you do not acknowledge the young hunk’s amorous glances at the afternoon bash by passing fair translucent fingers through your silky highlighted tresses, chances are he will not waste his devotion, and time, on you”. Smoothing her own fluff with automatic hands, she asserts, “In today’s restless world where love is discarded even before the denims wear, he will obviously not wait for eternity to win the hand of his coy mistress. Will look for other willing victims, if not discovered by the beauty twirling wildly around the polished floor to the thumping beat of rhythmic music.” Nay, Zameera is not asking you to act “like a despo” willing to cross all limits just for a little fun. “I’m simply advising you to respond,” she whispers. “If you like the guy and he is wooing you, do not deny his suit simply to make him run after you”. Another thing. Make the first move. “Do not wait for Mr Loverman to go down on his knees and kiss your ivory hands before presenting you with a bouquet of red roses,” Zameera asserts. “He will never do that. The reason is not hard to see. Chivalry is not mere dead, it is often misspelled”. If you are moved by his appreciating glances, just walk up to him. Smile a little to make sure you have not been mistaking his good nature to mean something else. Justify your stand by uttering, “I like your daring attitude, what’s your name?”. You two will soon be engrossed in a long-lasting conversation. "If not, do not lose hope. Simply move on”, Zameera suggests with wide open eyes glaring back. “There are other treasure hunters also, with palpating hearts, waiting to strike gold in the unfathomable dark deep mines of intense love”. Lastly, go out with him for a drive on the first date, only if you are sure of his antecedents. “An hour is not enough to judge a person,” says sociologist Aalap. “But then, the entire life is not sufficient for the purpose. Just listen to your heart. If there is any kind of apprehension in your mind, do not take the risk. It is not worth it. If you are sure, go out, but not to a secluded joint. Also, remember to inform your chums before departure”. That’s it folks. Have a good time. Photos: Parvesh Chauhan |
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Venus Speaks In the afternoon, or in the evening? "Well, am not sure," Silky asserts, pushing back her tresses with fair hands. "It all depends upon the mood, and, of course, my friends". Sipping cold drink from a paper mug, she laughs aloud, "In any case we will first be zipping up and down the geri route on February 14, provided it is not sealed by the cops". Casually placing the mug on a side table, she adds, "I am basically doing management course at Shimla, but I will be in Chandigarh for the big day celebrations. Am looking forward to it". We hope you enjoy, Silky. |
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Kick
that perilous habit with NRT DESPITE all efforts, the habit of smoking and tobacco chewing is spreading in the country like never before. Lakhs of tobacco users join the ranks of those already in the vice-like grip of this dangerous habit. And almost all the new recruits to their ranks are youth. Incidentally, smoking has become fashionable not only among young men but also among the women. And once they get hooked, it is difficult to kick the habit. Medical circles regard the incidence and growing rate of tobacco related cancer as alarming. "A regular gutka consumer is not only unaware of the health hazards, but the addiction is severe and difficult to kick. With the absence of alternatives, he is left with no choice but to continue with the habit. While there are gutka bans in effect, they can be ineffective unless a safe and healthy alternative is made available. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRTs) are that safe alternative, which have the added benefit of improving dental hygiene among tobacco chewers” NRT products have been available in the West for more than a decade, and are recommended by the World health Organization (WHO) as the most safe and effective aid available to tobacco addicts seeking to quit their dangerous smoking and chewing habits. NRTs reduce, and in most cases eliminate, the withdrawal symptoms experienced by tobacco users by delivering a safe, pure, and regulated dose of nicotine polacrilex. With the reduction or elimination of withdrawal symptoms, most tobacco users find quitting their tobacco habits much easier. Ceejay Health Care Private Limited has become the first company outside the US to introduce India’s first Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) product, India’s first safe and government approved answer to the carcinogenic habit of gutka consumption and cigarette smoking has now become available in the country. “Indians have often toyed with the idea of kicking the habit of gutka, cigarettes and tobacco chewing. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is a globally approved method of ending tobacco dependence. NuLIfe is India’s first NRT and its first step towards eliminating tobacco addiction,” says chairman of the company, Mr Praful Patel. Called NuLife Chewettes, they are chewing gums available in a proprietary, ethnic Indian “Good Kha” flavour for gutka chewers and a soon to be released “Euco-Mint” flavour for smokers. They contain the pharmaceutical ingredient, nicotine polacrilex, widely used in the west as a safe and effective aid in tobacco cessation, and have none of the more than 4,000 carcinogens present in tobacco products such as cigarettes and gutka. Says Mr. Patel, “Tobacco addicts, especially gutka chewers, love the feel of chewing tobacco; hence we thought of a chewing gum substitute, which will give them the “chew” feel, the taste they like, without any of the harmful effects of gutka.“ Carter J. Ward, President, Ceejay Healthcare adds, “NRTs are widely available and successful in the west. Unfortunately, their cost is well beyond the reach of most Indian consumers. We have developed a unique and cost effective manufacturing process and with NuLife, Ceejay Healthcare is introducing the first Indian NRT. All the safety and benefits of the western products, but affordable to the common man and with an Indian flavour and ingredients.” |
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Valentine songs from the 80s
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FROM PU Chandigarh, January 28 Besides demanding that the number of scholarships awarded by the university be raised so that reasonable expenses can be met, they have also sought an objective and result oriented placement mechanism in the university. They have also demanded that fees and price of forms for various competitive examinations, which are unrealistically high, be brought down. Meanwhile, in a separate memorandum, Panjab University Campus Students’ Council has highlighted the need for an auditorium with a seating capacity of about 5,000. The council has pointed out that the present auditorium has a capacity of only 850 seats, which creates problem whenever a large-scale function or inter-university event is organised.
Workshop concludes A three-day workshop on “Developing Self Learning Material for B.Ed and M.Ed courses through Distance Mode”, being organised at the Department of Correspondence Studies, Panjab University, concluded here on Tuesday. Applauding the efforts of resource persons, Dr Ujjagar Singh Sehgal, Chairman of the department, stressed upon the need for organising such workshops for developing quality materials for distance learners. Speaking on the occasion, Prof K.P. Pandey, former Vice-Chancellor, suggested that efforts should be made to produce material having its own patents, which was distinct and sets an example for others. The Director of STRIDE, Prof Ramanujam, spoke about the quality of infrastructure and the spirit of the faculty, while Prof R.K. Gupta emphasised on the difference between formal and informal education.
PU wins quiz contest The prize giving function of the Inter-College Quiz, organised by the Chandigarh Librarians’ Association as part of the Competition Master Library Related Competitions, was held here on Tuesday. The quiz was conducted by Prof Rita David and Prof Surinder Kaur. The winners in order of merit are Varun Raina and Dhananjay Makku (Bio-technology Department, Panjab University), Amit Bandlish and Vivek Ghai (PEC), Preeti Awasthi and Vikram (SD College, Sector-32).
Science seminar A three-day international seminar on science, technology and society will be
organised by Panjab University in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology from January 29 to 31. The seminar will be inaugurated by Mr Virendra Singh, Advisor to the UT Administrator, while the key note address will be delivered by Prof Robert Fox, a well-known scholar of History of Science, Oxford University, United Kingdom. About 50 delegates from India as well as abroad are expected to attend the seminar. |
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FROM COLLEGES Chandigarh, January 28 The recruitment process was
organised by International Business Advantage, a Delhi-based manpower auditing company, through which students had an opportunity of exploring career opportunities. According to Dr N.K. Sahni, co-ordinator of the cell, as many as 94 students took part in the interview, which comprised interactive sessions, written tests and group discussions.
GK contest The results of the Human Development Talent Contest, organised for students from schools in rural and slum area by the Kusum Memorial Arora Trust, were declared today. About 700 students from eight schools had participated in the general knowledge test. The results, in the order of merit, are:- Rural Schools:
Vijay Kumar (GHS, Sarangpur), Neelam (GHS, Kajheri), Swaran Singh (GHS, Kaimbwala), Kala (GHS, Dadu Majra). Slum areas:
Anju (GSSS, Karsan), Sandeep Kumar (GSSS, Dadu Majra), Poonam (GHS, Kumhar Colony), Manoj Kumar (GHS, Colony No.4). Inter-college competitions PANCHKULA:
The local Government College on Tuesday played host for various inter-college competitions in the region. A number of competitions in declamation, music , fine arts and home science activities were organised on the occasion. Students of various colleges in Chandigarh and Haryana took part in the competitions. Mr Dhanpat Singh, Commissioner, Higher Education was the chief guest. He also announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the construction of a Girls Common Room in the college. The results of the various competitions are as follows:- Cooking snacks competition:-
First:- Jyoti Sharma, Second:- Kaveri, Third:- Ruchi Malhotra. Cooking dessert competition:-
First:- Kaveri, Second:- Roop Jain; Third:- Vaneeta. Cooking lunch and dinner competition:-
First;- Jagjit Kaur, Second:- Anita, Third:- Shehnaz. Rangoli:-
First:- Narendr Kaur, Second:- Salim Ahmed, Third:- Neeru Aggarwal. Flower decoration:-
First:- Chandrakala, Second:- Anshu, Third:- Vaniita. Declamation:-
First:- Henry, Second:- Karan Bhardwaj, Third:- Ashwani Sharma. Quiz :-
First:- Government College, Panchkula , Second:- Rohtak. Folk song:-
First:- Seema, Second:- Hardeep, Third:- Ruchi Landscaping:-
First:- Anamika, Second:- Yogesh, Third:- Harwinder Kaur. |
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FROM SCHOOLS Chandigarh, January 28 Rajasthan's tableau was adjudged the best, while the one representing the Republic of India was adjudged the second best. Punjab's tableau bagged the third position. Ms Rekha Mehan adjudged the competition. Addressing the gathering, she asked the students to "develop a feeling of patriotism and love for the country".
Slogan-writing contest Koshish — Intel's Master Trainers Club — is celebrating Technology-Aided Learning Week in six city schools. It started today at St Annes School in Sector 32 with slogan-writing contest on Internet-related copyright issues. The topic was "Copyright laws and its fair use". Students from Class VI to IX participated in the contest. According to the organisers, on January 30 students will be briefed about e-mail, along with attachments. A brief idea of using Windows and MS Office will also be imparted. The students of computer class will also give a demonstration. It will be open for parents of KG class to third standard from 9 am to 1 pm. On February 1, showcasing of projects prepared by computer class members from Class VI to IX will be held.
Workshop concludes PANCHKULA:
A five-day counselling workshop at Satluj Public School, Sector 4, for students of Class X and XII concluded here today. The workshop being conducted by Ms Ira Jerath highlighted examination attempt techniques, writing skills, examination time management and career seminar revision and stress management techniques. |
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Top Bollywood designer coming
Shaahid Amir who shot into prominence by creating the ‘tapori’ looks for Aamir Khan in Rangilla, is the brand ambassador of NIFD and has visited various NIFD centres to brief the students about various aspects of design. His first visit to Chandigarh coincides with the date of the release of Boney Kapoor’s blockbuster Khushi, in which Fardeen Khan and Kareena will support the designs of this designer hunk. Shaahid Amir will also be interacting with NIFD faculty members of the degree centres, who have come from all over the country for an in-house extensive faculty training programme. Shaahid Amir, the designer and stylist, has given Aamir Khan’s tapori look with bright yellow suit in Rangilla, Fardeen Khan’s sizzling hot style in Pyar Tu Ne Kya Kiya, Vivek Oberoi’s cool style in Company, Road, Saathiya & Dum, Manish Koirala’s bimbette look in Company. Currently he is designing the entire look for Feroz Khan’s movie in the making Jaanasheen featuring Fardeen and Miss India Celina Jaitley. After concluding a course
for fashion designing at the City College of Fashion, London, UK, Shahid
started designing for a boutique in the city. But at the same time in
1988, Rahul Roy asked him to design for the movie Aashiqui. Since
then there has been no looking back for him. For a film, costumes are
put together keeping in mind the character the artist is playing hence
the overall look is important. He has styled outfits for Arjun Rampal in
Deewanapan and Dil Ka Rishta, has devised Manisha Koirala’s
look in Abhay. Askshaye Khanna, Bikram Saluja, and Raveena have
their on-screen outfits designed by Shaahid. Shaahid also created the
rustic look in costumes for Nandita Das and Sanjay Dutt and the entire
film Pitaah released in January 2002. His last few releases
include Kitne Door Kitne Paas where he styled the statement made
by Fardeen Khan and Company where he created a bimbette look for
Manisha Koirala, Aankhen for Arjun Rampal, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum
where he styled Saif Ali Khan, Esha Deol, Rati Agnihotri, etc. Tum
Se Accha Kaun Hai, where he styled debutante hero Nakul Kapoor, Kuch
Tum Kaho Kuch Ham Kahe and Om Jai Jagdish where he has
designed the entire look for Fardeen Khan. |
DISTRICT COURTS Chandigarh, January 28 Claiming that Mr Jain deserved the concession of a bail, the defence counsel argued that two co-accused — Ram Lal and Narveer — had already been granted bail by the High Court in the case. Further arguing that the accused was being implicated, the defence counsel said the victim in the case had already stated that she did not know Mr N.K Jain. The defence counsel further argued that the applicant had earlier moved a plea in the court to transfer the case to the CBI for investigation. But the CBI had refused to take up the case. The defence counsel argued that initially the case was registered against Mr M.K Jain, on the statement of the victim under Sections 328 and 376 of the IPC and later on the police evolved its own version by forcing the victim to change her statement on June 9, 2002 recorded under Sections 164 of the CrPC. The police added further charges under Sections 177, 389 and 120-B and 115 IPC. Opposing the plea moved by Mr Jain, the Public Prosecutor argued that he was the main accused in the case and if he was released he could try and influence the other witness in the case. Giving details, the Public Prosecutor argued that the accused was arrested by the police after being declared Proclaimed Offender. Therefore, he did not deserve a lenient view.
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Awami Natak Mela begins Chandigarh, January 28 It talked of the same old friction, the same old fragmentation of hearts in the name of religion and the same old annihilation of the secular elements. In the old garb, Gursharan Singh, however, always manages to say something new. That was exactly what he attempted today by staging "Natak Munshi Khan Da", a play based on late Shri Joga Singh's story titled “Apni Mitti”. The script, written by Gursharan Singh himself, hinged upon mundane issues of religious divide, subsequent conversion and the dissection of hearts. Mohinder Dogra in the role of Munshi Khan was par excellence. He was so much in command of the emotion he was portraying that the audience could not help clapping at the end of every act. A Muslim by faith, Munshi Khan formally embraces Sikhism to sustain the love he had for a family. For years, he served the family and reared its children, nurturing them with his blessings. Later, the daughter-in-law of the house begins to look down upon him and questions his faith. There are strong reflections of communist ideology in the play, which, for all practical purposes, denounces hypocrisy in the name of faith. An old subedar of the village (played by Gursharan Singh) dons the secular mantle when he stands up for Munshi Khan after his death. Not only does he take on the communal elements which proclaim that Munshi Khan cannot be buried, as he is a Sikh by faith, he also goes on to underline the real strength of all spiritual element — its capacity to hold the diverse world together. Finally, his argument weighs heavily upon all those who advocate factionalism of religious faiths. Munshi Khan dies in peace and his mortal remains are buried. The play had the following cast: Harish Verma (as Joga), Mandeep Singh (as Deba), Aman Bhogal (as Jasbir), Anita Shabdish (as Achintee), Gaurav Sharma (as Bhira), and Rajinderpal Singh (as Gyani Hazara Singh). The play was directed by Mohinder Dogra, who handled all elements of theatre with great professionalism. Two plays will be presented tomorrow as part of the three-day festival.
Mochi da puttar, directed by Mohinder Dogra and Siyonk, directed by Narinder Sanghi, will be staged at Tagore Theatre from 6 p.m. tomorrow. |
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Talking to mediapersons at the Chandigarh Press Club today evening, Sandal said love lorn lyrics and dancing were not the only routes to success in the world of Punjabi pop. |
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ALL you guys and dolls hopping on and off Cupid’s swanky bandwagon bumping on the cobbled road of existence towards a bon ton world of tenderness, stick on to your seats. Get the love of your life by forgetting rules that drive away affection, lest your journey ends before destination. 
Her happy eyes, full of fun and affection, twinkle with excitement as you ask the pretty management student about her plans for St Valentine's Day. Fluttering her eyelids, she giggles, "I will be going to a disc, no doubt about it".
The use of indigenous tobacco products like snuff, zarda, khaini and gutka has resulted in India recording the world’s highest incidence of oral cancer. According to National Cancer Registry Programme, it is estimated that annually 75,000 – 80,000 new oral cancer cases develop in India every year, of which 90 per cent can readily be attributed to the use of gutka and such products. 
LET's go back a couple of decades in time to the 80s. Punk Rock, Madonna and Michael Jackson would easily sum up that magical era. Here are the top 10 songs:
Chandigarh,
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Chandigarh, January 28