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PU approaches Defence Ministry for funds Chandigarh, February 13 The honorary coordinator of the centre, Dr T.R. Sharma, told TNS today that the Vice-Chancellor has directed the centre to prepare a project report in this regard, which would be forwarded to the defence ministry through his office. The occupancy of the chair would be "rolling" and would be filled by a serving or a retired defence officer of the rank of Lieutenant-General or equivalent for a period of two or three years. Admitting that the department is facing a problem in recruiting teachers, faculty members said that most of the academicians coming forward do not have the desired level of eminence and expertise. A large number of senior ex-defence officers well versed with security issues are available, but they do not meet the stipulated UGC norms of appointment as lecturers in universities. The UGC norms for such cases state that a candidate should have a Ph.D degree and passed the National Entrance Test. For the post of professor, prior teaching experience and orientation courses are mandatory. "If we get funds from the ministry, we can overcome this dilemma and offer the chair to an eminent defence expert who can provide valuable insights on security issues," a faculty member said. Presently, the centre has on its faculty, a reader and a lecturer and two in the guest faculty. While a post of professor has been lying vacant, a post for a second lecturer is learnt to have been sanctioned for the centre last month following a restructuring in faculty allocation undertaken by the VC. A chair of excellence, entitled Maharaja Ranjit Singh Professor was also established about a year ago by a Senate resolution, but it is yet to see an incumbent. The centre is also orienting itself to focus on the security issues relating to the North-western states of India, specially Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. A comprehensive data bank for reference and research on issues relating to these states would also be compiled. |
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work equated with PhD Chandigarh, February 13 A committee that had Prof R.J.Hans Gill, the Dean University Instructions, as the Chairperson has made a recommendation to this regard. The committee members included Prof S.L. Sharma, Prof S.L. Kaushik, Prof R.K. Kohli and Mr R.P. Bedi. The recommendations come to the university syndicate for a final decision. For the work to be considered for the award of a PhD, the university has decided that the published work should include a minimum of five papers in journals of national or international standing or an original research-based book. This category would not include a textbook or an edited volume. The work under consideration will be referred to subject experts who will be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. These experts will be from outside the jurisdiction of the university but from the same discipline. The experts’ comments and records would be placed before the selection committee for the final verdict. The committee was constituted by the university following a letter from the University Grants Commission. It was clarified that one of the essential qualifications namely “PhD qualification or equivalent qualification” should be read as “PhD or equivalent published work”. The universities were asked to frame guidelines as per provisions in their Acts and statutes to establish the equivalence of the published work with the PhD. It is, however, felt that the university will have to be careful about standards to be set for equating the published work with a doctorate degree. A senior faculty member felt that in the languages, particularly, it would be difficult to set the equating standards. In the sciences and the social sciences the step was seen as an encouragement for original ideas. A senior research scholar said that the university should also look into giving the weightage to all academic qualifications separately before one went in for the interview. This would make the process of selection easier when a candidate went in for the final interview. This would mean that the candidate’s marks in the graduation and post graduation, besides the quantity and quality of published works and PhD, should be separately given. |
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FROM COLLEGES Chandigarh, February 13 Nearly 100 local residents, along with community leaders, social workers and NGO activists attended the seminar. Dr C.L. Narang from the Panjab University’s department of adult and
continuing education was the chief guest on the occasion. Stating that it was unfortunate that population explosion in India had created so many social problems, he added that the poverty, unemployment and lack of job opportunities would be the major challenges before the youth in the coming years. The college Principal, Mrs Satinder Dhillon, said the youth of the city must come forward to generate awareness among the people regarding health and cleanliness. Paper-reading contest:
The competition, in which 16 contestants from the city took part, was organised as part of the Productivity Week. The Chairman of the Bhakra-Beas Management Board, Mr Rakesh Nath, was the chief guest on the occasion. He spoke on the importance of increasing productivity and also gave away prizes to winners of the contest. |
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Stage set for Punjab Board class VIII exam SAS nagar, February 13 Besides flying squads, special observers have been appointed to remain in the centre all through the examination days. In case of detection of unfair means action will be taken not only against the candidates but also against the centre superintendent and invigilation staff for dereliction of duty. The answer sheets of the centres will be scrutinised at random to detect copying. In the middle standard examinations, a total of 4,56,117 students are appearing out of which over 3.6 lakh students are regular students. |
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CBSE launches
tele counselling Chandigarh, February 13 A statement issued here today said the helpline, which became functional today, would be available till March 31 under the first phase for students appearing for the board examinations. |
DISTRICT COURTS Chandigarh, February 13 Contempt proceedings sought:
Giving details, the accused stated that while arguing on the plea moved by him for allowing his father to assist his counsel in the court, the CBI counsel had mislead the court by claiming that same plea moved by him had already been dismissed by the court earlier. Meanwhile, one of the witness, Ajay Gupta, owner of the Parbhat Hotel, in Agra said three persons had visited in his hotel in November 1995. Later, they were joined by the two others. The witness also stated that the CBI had seized the documents related to the case from the hotel. Remanded:
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Play debunks Partition psyche Chandigarh, February 13 The play, which was staged on the first day of a four-day schedule at Tagore Theatre this evening, has been directed by Zulfiqar Khan, an established name in the local theatre circles. The play by Asgar Wajahat was first directed by Habib Tanwar in 1991 at Delhi and was widely appreciated. The “absurdity of partition etched forcefully in the face of humanity” is a beautiful narrative of an old Hindu woman stranded in Lahore when Muslims migrating from India are shifting into the localities in their “new homeland”. Even the old woman’s house is allotted to a Muslim family which has shifted from Lucknow. Later, “Rattan ki maa” dies and the story takes a new turn. No one in “Muslim Pakistan” knows how to perform the last rites of the Hindu woman. A Maulvi agrees to accompany the funeral procession and has to die for this. “Rattan ki Maa” (Madhvi Kataria) has done a commendable job. Also mentionable are roles by Zulfiqar Khan as a poet, Jainendra Singh as Sikander Mirza and Vijay Kapoor as the ‘pehalwan’. Veerpal has also shown a glimpse of a class in three different roles. “The play conveys the message of peace and communal harmony. I am inclined to take this play to Kashmir, Moradabad and Ayodhaya so that perpetrators of communal violence see the futility of their inhuman acts”, said the director. The play had an average response on the opening day. Great care has been taken to maintain the originality of the script in ‘Hindustani’. |
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Star-daughters have a tougher time in the Bollywood because expectations are very high and the plus point is that they get breaks early in the film career. Touted as the launchpad for Juhi Babbar “Kaash... Aap Hamare Hote” is dedicated to the great actress, late Smita Patil. It is a film designed by Raj Babbar. Widely shot in outdoor locations in Canada, ‘Kash... Aap Hamare Hote’ is a love story with passion, emotion and true values presented in a visually delightful manner. Juhi Babbar plays an emotional dramatic role. After Raj Kumar Kohli’s “Jaani Dushman”, this one is Sonu Nigam’s first film as a solo hero. Expectations are very high from Sonu Nigam and Juhi Babbar’s pair. Debutant editor Akiv Ali is a well known name in tele-serials. Atul Tiwari has penned down the lyrics and dialogue. Muneesh Sappel is art director. In the choreography department this film has Saroj Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant. The talented cinematographer Manmohan Singh, better known as Manji in Bollywood, has captured beautiful locations in Canada. Ten songs written by Sameer have been composed by Aadesh Shrivastava. Compositions, orchestration and arrangements of all songs are good. ‘Kash... Aap Hamare Hote’ also stars Raj Babbar, Saadhika, Sharad Kapoor, Om Puri, Johny Lever, Ravee Gupta, Vivek Shauq, Hanif Patni, Riyaz Ahmed and Prashant Tate. This is a Babbars Films (P) Ltd presentation. DP
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This week film-goers will see the release of producer Nadira Babbar and director Ravinder Peepat’s “Kash Aap Hamare Hote” at Orient here. Juhi Babbar, daughter of Raj Babbar, makes her debut in this romantic and musical love story. This one has a catchline — ‘When love comes your way... Don’t let it go!!