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February 5, 2003, Chandigarh, India
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GLITZ
& GLAMOUR Illuminated by
colourful blinking lights, his fair visage turns red, yellow and green as he tries to strike a conversation with his pal over the din of thumping music. Even as he whispers something into his chum’s ears, his misty eyes follow you from corner to corner, appreciating each move. As you step on the polished floor to cut foot loose, he hurriedly places the mug on the side table and jumps in. Ignorant of his abrupt resolve to lose the blues on the floor, his aghast friend watches in amazement as the under-grad twirls his way to you. Yes, he is interested. No doubt about it. But what should be done now is the question that bothers you. This is not the first time a guy has fallen head over heals for you. Last time also a management student had wasted good 45 minutes struggling hard to win your affection. Had failed in his
endeavour because you just could not acknowledge his appreciating glances. Don’t let your inability to respond mar the triumphant feeling of capturing trophies of love on February 14, please. Follow our simple guide and admit love gorgeously without looking like a “despo”. First of all, remember Alexander Pope’s Rape of the Lock. Recall what he said about Belinda. “Like the sun her eyes the gazers strike, like the sun they shine on all alike. Smiles to all, favours to none she extends, often she rejects, but never once offends.” So do not turn your back to his amorous glances. Face him. Let him know it’s a safe investment. He has nothing to lose, not even his dignity. Confirm by running fair fingers through silky tresses before turning face at 60 degrees. Whisper something into your chum’s ear, if you have company. Make sure she looks at him and giggles. By now he knows love’s labour has succeeded. Is sure he will be able to earn love from the sweat of his brow after all. Now it’s time for you to stare back with affection. Look straight into his deep eyes till beads of perspiration dot his forehead. Flutter eye lids, affably. Do not feel shy, even guilty. No need for you to. Mild flirting has never killed anyone, you can be sure of the fact. Bid adieu to his apprehensions by murmuring “hello”. Once he runs up to you, apologise. Tell him it’s a case of mistaken identity. Just as he is about to depart, stop him. Ask the dejected lover his name “anyway”. Offer him a seat, and a cold drink if you are enjoying one. Lastly, do not hurt his ego. Allow him to foot the bill, graciously. After all, love doesn’t come cheap, specially on St Valentine’s Day. |
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VENUS
SPEAKS “Be careful. Please do not go to places where Cupid has never been before,” she whispers, “lest you find yourself struggling to survive in an ocean of problems surrounded by ruthless eve-teasers”. Sukhana Lake, Rose Garden and Rock Garden, even Shanti Kunj, should be avoided on February 14, she asserts. “Read the newspapers of last year, if you find it hard to believe,” the under-grad suggests. “The heavy deployment of cops at these places is an indication in itself”. So folks, be
careful.
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Don’t accept cards sealed with trouble
Knocking down the arcade corridors on St Valentine’s Day last year in high heel ankle boots, management student Zubina was gently pushing back her fluff with tawny hands when an alien with stubble walked up to her clutching an alluring envelope of nuisance. As always, she feigned annoyance. “No, no, I do not accept cards from strangers,” she muttered without even stopping for a minute, but failed to conceal triumphant smile of winning yet another trophy of love. Undeterred, and encouraged by the naughty twinkle in her mischievous eyes, he insisted. “It’s Valentine’s,” he grinned before thrusting the card in her hands. “Do not refuse, please”. Succumbing to the temptation of adding yet another “I love you” greeting to her impressive collection back home, she took the card graciously, opened it gleefully, mumbled “thanks” and walked on. Didn’t realise, the familiar stranger, with hopeful heart palpating for love pangs, was following her. Next three weeks, she received call after call. The guy even talked to her dad. Complained Zubina was ignoring his love after accepting the card on February 14. So all you damsels of the world, be sagacious on the big day. Do not to encourage strangers, until you are sure of their credentials. “It feels great when someone walks up to you with a red rose in his hand and offers you his affection. After all it is nothing less than a compliment. The guy is appreciating your charming looks, no doubt about it,” says young psychologist Tahira. “But before you go ahead make sure you are not in for trouble”. Remember, love at first sight is a reality, proposal in first instance an indication of desperation. “If he can propose you, he can offer a card, even bouquet of love, to others also,” Tahira asserts. “Reject his offer once and you will find him approaching some other willing victim. Be sure, the force driving him from one opportunity to another is not love. Do you wish to associate yourself with a guy like this?” Always use your discretion. “Go ahead, acknowledge the admiring glances, only if you think it is worth it,” Tahira suggests. “Otherwise do not go hunting for souvenirs on Valentine’s, lest you find yourself in trouble”. All the best folks, and take good care. |
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Valentine songs from the 90s Let's go back to the 90s. Those were the days when you could enjoy the videos, along with the songs, on music channels.
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Training programme for DEOs SAS Nagar, February 4 The main aim of the survey is to provide basic inputs required for future planning and management of school education, particularly meeting the data needs for special initiatives in the field of elementary and secondary education. The Director, SCERT, Punjab, has been appointed a member of the National Advisory Committee for the survey. Mr B. Sarkar, Secretary, School Education, is heading the survey committee for Punjab. Mr Baldev Raj, Deputy Director-cum-State Survey Officer, SCERT, has been entrusted with the responsibility of executing all survey activities in the state. Mr Baldev Raj said the survey would have various phases such as planning, training of staff, data collection, manual scrutiny and preparation of data for transcription on magnetic media. These activities were inter-linked. Therefore, poor work in one of these phases might well ruin the survey. He said that the Punjab Education Department had prepared an updated list of recognised schools. The list of villages provided by the Registrar General of India, as per census 2001, had also been updated, he said. The programme began under the guidance of Mr B. Sarkar. Among others who spoke on the occasion included Mr Alok Shekher, Director General, School Education, Mr Navneet Kukreja, Technical Director, Ms Manju Trehan, Reader, and Dr V.P Singh from the NCERT. |
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Construction of school put off Chandigarh, February 4 "The construction of the school has been stopped," a Residents Welfare Association press note issued here claimed. A delegation of the association led by Ms Sharma met the Adviser. The Adviser assured the delegation that he would look into the matter, the statement said.
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PU team to
attend AP youth fest Chandigarh, February 4 Only the teams which win first positions in the four zones are eligible to participate. PU team had won first position in the quiz contest at the interuniversity zonal festival held at Allahabad earlier this session. Dr Surinder Sharma, Director of Youth Welfare said team from GGDSD College would participate in the event. |
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PU exams from April 4 Chandigarh, February 4 According to schedule, roll numbers will be dispatched by March 3. The university has also announced that results of most of the undergraduate classes and certain postgraduate courses will be declared by June 30. The university has also decided that practical examination will be conducted from March 13. |
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Geeta Rani is best volunteer Chandigarh, February 4 Prof J.K.Chauhan, Director of the NSS, and Dr Gopalji were the guests on the occasion. Prof Chauhan talked on the aims of the NSS and threw light on contemporary issues like communal harmony and women empowerment. Geeta Rani was honoured as the Best NSS Volunteer. |
Iranian cultural week from Feb 6 Chandigarh, February 4 An Iranian musical evening will be organised on the inaugural day at the auditorium of evening studies in the evening. An exhibition of Iranian paintings, photographs and handicrafts will be organised from February 7 at the Art Gallery, of the Department of Fine Arts. A special feature of the week will be an Iranian film festival. |
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Kamal Tewari to be honoured Chandigarh, February 4 The award, instituted by the Hindi Bhashi Mahasangh, Kolkata, will be conferred upon Kamal Tewari for his contribution to the field of Hindi language and theatre. Earlier, he has received the Best Theatre Music Director award by the Punjabi Akademi, New Delhi; the Yashwant Singh Memorial Award for Theatre-1994, the Balraj Sahni National Award-1997 and the Punjabi Kala Akademi Bombay Award, 2001-2002. |
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HE is there at the afternoon bash. Smart hunk in dazzling leather jacket over torn-at-knees black denims. Mr Right, no doubt about it. Leaning against the discotheque’s decked up wall, he is holding a sparkling mug full of invigorating yellow elixir in his firm hands.
ALL you guys and dolls geared up for zooming on the geri route in jaunty jalopies decked up with cheerful balloons, steer clear from trouble on St Valentine's Day, that's the advise college student Ruchi Kaushal has to offer.
She accepted the proposal for trouble, sealed tightly with a perilous kiss of danger, in a cheerful crimson envelope with tender little hearts strewn all over.