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MoU between MDU and Korean
institute Rohtak, April 29 The MDU and KIER will exchange on reciprocal basis scientific and technological information and publications related to development of different families of new phosphorescent materials, fabrication of electronic devices, with applications in display, lamp and advertisement panel, electrode and electrolyte for environmental energy, new and renewable energy sources and energy storage technology. The specific fields to be covered include energy saving projects like hydrogen production by electrolysis, hydrogen storage, phosphor synthesis, fabrication of electronic devices using phosphoroscent and organic light-emitting materials. The joint agreement will be valid for a period of five years. Both the institutions will exchange staff members and jointly register research students. It will facilitate research work by students of MDU in Korea. The Vice-Chancellor of the Maharshi Dayanand University, Maj-Gen (Retd) Bhim Singh Suhag, will sign the MOU with the president of KIER, Mr Jae-Ek Son on May 20 in the science town, Taejon, where Korea institute of Energy Research is located. During his stay in Korea, the Vice-Chancellor will explore possibilities of joint-research in other areas and visit various Korean educational institutes. |
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Work at Tis Hazari paralysed New Delhi, April 29
They alleged frequent law and order problem in the Tis Hazari Courts complex and demanded that a full-fledged police station be established in the complex. The lawyers claimed that the policemen posted at the Tis Hazari Courts were insufficient for the sprawling complex, leave alone providing security to lawyers, officials and litigants. Neelam, a eunuch, who had come to the courts in connection with the murder case of another eunuch, was shot dead by armed assailant in the corridor outside the courtroom of an Additional Sessions Judge. Meanwhile, the police said that security around the complex was being reviewed and if need be, it would be augmented. The demand of the lawyers for upgrading the police post into a full-fledged police station was also being discussed. |
GLITZ & GLAMOUR The Summer 2003 collections adroitly put together by design houses are competing with each other. With each one claiming to have designed the best for the sweltering summer, we take a look at what’s in the show window.
Weekender, the apparel for the cool and trendy has launched its Summer 2003 collection for the teenagers, a range designed to soothe in the blazing weather. Inspired by the latest international trends and designs, the collection, according to Govind Mirchandani, president and chief executive officer of Personality Limited, “has been designed to trounce the stifling Indian summer with the Weekender element of chic attitude.” The Men’s Wear collection boasts of themes like, Beach Paradise for the sun and sea-soakers, Techno for the cyber-explorers and Cartel for the campus dudes. Essentials cater to the sporty look and Hardware for those in the adventurous mood. The women’s collection comprises the cocktail theme inspired by the effervescent, cool refreshing colour of ‘Cocktails’, the Ethnic Mix combining a variety of techniques to create an interesting range of mix and match garments. There is the Fresh Innocence Line inspired by the country girl image, Route 66 and the Stars ‘N’ Stripes lines infused with the romantic American theme using cambric cotton and crinkled cheese cloth.
Upper Class’ Spring-Summer 2003 collection consists of cotton and denim wear for the youngsters. The collection comprises capris and shorts in various bright hues and trendy blast look embroidered jeans and tops. And the work wear collection consists of trousers and cotton shirts in earthen colours. Westside’s collection inspired by patchwork, ‘Scarp Art’ is also on offer. The Scrap Art range; created by the design team of the lifestyle store is an eclectic collection of weather-friendly floral fabrics ingeniously woven with outlandish denim. The range offers fancy chemise in whites fused with delicate floral prints, floral bustier teamed with denims and the casual garden shirt accessorised with fancy beaded belts. The styles have been created in solid bright colours, printed georgette, crushed cottons and denims. The look is colourful using different styles and fabrics that accentuate the waist with the corset look. Asymmetrical hemlines and raw edges lend a style element to the garments. Fit-n-flares in a combination of different solid and embroidered fabrics are in the bottom wear.  |
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Couturiere Anita
sets the tone for fab fashion Having learnt the nuances of designing from Mumbai’s SNDT College, Anita Dongre decided to repay her alma mater. During her two-year stint as teacher, Anita chose to share her knowledge with the aspiring fashion designers. The line had comfortable, stylish and affordable western wear aimed at wooing the working woman. Anita established her Ethnic Indian wear studio and retailed her brand ‘Masque’. Anita has been supplying her designs to the renowned stores in India and abroad. The designer’s talent made her the first to display her collection at Westside stores under a personal label, ‘Anita Dongre for Westside’. While the year 2000 saw Anita dressing the Femina Miss India contestants and designing the pageant gown and the eveningwear wardrobe for Shamita Singha representing India at the Miss Earth Contest, for the Summer 2003, she has introduced a collection that is full of intricate laces, flowing fabrics and varied textures. The colours and styles are in vibrant hues. Anita has also done her bit for the kids. She conceptualised and designed the uniforms for the Dhirubhai Ambani International School. |
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Miss India Worldwide in the desert Umaid Bhavan Palace in the Desert State of Rajasthan has been chosen to host the 13th Annual Miss India Worldwide Pageant 2003. Organised by the Angel World, the show is being held in the country for the first time. The winner of this pageant will represent India in the Miss India World 2003 to be held in San Francisco on September 27, 2003. Miss India Worldwide which began 12 years ago was meant primarily for the NRI population settled abroad to select a beauty queen from the Indian diaspora. The pageant aims to encourage, motivate and guide the winners in promoting Indian culture, wares and the performing arts the world over. The pageant will consist of five preliminary rounds to be held on August 27 and 28, 2003. This will lead up to the grand finale on August 29, 2003 which will have four elimination rounds leading up to a Miss India winner. The swimwear round will be conspicuous by its absence. The focus will be on the rounds like Evening Gown, Indian Dress, Talent and the Question-Answer session. |
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Daljeet Singh Bhatti finds his metier in choreography Some of his best batch-mates from Delhi’s Khalsa College are now successful Punjabi pop singers, but he decided to go into a bit challenging field—choreography. Now this 32 years old young artiste Daljeet Singh Bhatti has carved a niche for himself in this sphere. Right now, he is busy in choreography works for two Hindi feature films ‘Karma Yodhara’ and ‘Khanjar’. He has done a lot of works for the video albums of music companies like Venus, Lucky Star, M-44, R-Music, Vittal and Ashit Audio. He is the man behind the choreographic works of some of the most hits Punjabi pop and folk numbers like ‘Nach De Punjabi Munde’, ‘Akho Soni’, ‘Jara Hasya Karo’, ‘Nag Isqua Da Lariya’, Asi Sariyan Punjabi’, ‘Oh Jandi Sarkar’, ‘Sadi Mudari Baga’. Bhatti hails from the Mansa district of Punjab. He did his schooling from Guru Teg Bahudur College in Delhi. When he was in 10th standard, he saw a show of famous choreographer Saroj Khan. It had been organised by a local charitable organisation with the support of his school. He was quite impressed by her performance. Since then, she is his role model. Bhatti says Saroj is unique. She has a complete Indian touch in choreography. She does good blending of pop with classic. With the inspiration from her, he incepted a musical group ‘Balle Balle Punjabi folk’ with some like-minded students even in his school days. Bhatti is a globe-trotter and travelled many countries like Dubai, Bangkok, Mauritius as a part of his more than 500 stage shows so far with Punjabi pop icons like Bhuppi, Ashok Masti, Shankar Sahani, Kaptan Laadi, Anamika and Mikka. Bhatti incepted his own organisation ‘Bhatti’s Blast’ in 1990. Under the aegis of this group, he has done many stage shows in different parts of the country and abroad. Bhatti says when their group was incepted, they were focusing mainly on the Bhangra folk. In 1996, they followed the western style. Bhatti has presented many popular live programmes like Dhol Beats, Highway Hungama, Mansoon Monial, Bhatinda Blast on different Punjabi channels. He has done choreography for five Punjabi films. He supported the video albums of Sukhabinder in ‘Mehandi Di Raat’ and Dara Singh in ‘Ankhila Surma’. Shael offers a euphonic treat
Shael, who attained international fame within just two years with his mellifluous voice, is all set to invade the Bollywood music scene with the release of the music of Surya. Shael has lent his voice to the famous “Chal Jhoomein Masti Mein”, the hit song of the movie. Shael claims that he was inspired by his daughter Sohana and wife Apsara. Born with a sweet voice, Shael started singing at the tender age of eight under the tutelage of his mother, Aruna and cut his first album in 1999. ‘Teri Kuch Yadein’ and ‘Hasna Kamaal’ were released in 2000 and 2002. It were these albums which paved the way for his Bollywood musical debut when the famous musician, Aadesh Srivastava offered him to sing for Surya. Nalini Ranjan |
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Upper Class, casual wears brand have used denim in their Spring-Summer 2003 collection. So we have Denim uppers and lowers in dirty washes and blast looks topped with the machine embroidery, leather tassels and trendy accessories are available in various cuts and styles this season. 
With noted designer Hemant Trivedi as her mentor, Anita has been a part of the fashion industry for the past 15 years. In 1999, she decided to enter the branded market with her western wear pret line for women with her label ‘AND’. 