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SPECIAL FOCUS ON ROHTAK Rohtak, July 17 The elections of the teachers’ representatives to the EC are scheduled for July 23 while the university administration has decided to hold a meeting of the EC on July 21. Describing the decision as grossly unfair and unjust, several renowned educationists and leaders of different social organisations have appealed to the Governor-cum-Chancellor of the university to intervene and postpone the EC meeting till the elections of the teachers’ representatives were held. In a statement here today, Mr Baldev Singh, a former Dean of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, and a former Dean of the College Development Council, Kurukshetra University, alleged that holding a meeting of the EC two days before the elections of teachers’ representatives was quite unethical and a violation of the democratic rights of the teachers. He said he had been associated with a number of universities at Kurukshetra, Shimla, Chandigarh, Patiala and Jammu but never had seen such an irregularity anywhere. He said being a resident of Rohtak, he used to take keen interest in the matters related to higher education and the university. He intended to create a congenial atmosphere on the campus for which he urged the Chancellor to intervene and get the meeting of the EC postponed for two days. Dr Suraj Bhan, former Professor and Dean of Kurukshetra University, said he appreciated the role of the university bodies in decision making for the promotion of higher education in the region. However, he said, the EC meeting, conducted without the participation of teachers’ representatives, could hardly discharge its responsibility to an institution of higher learning and for that reason to the society at large. He said he was shocked to learn that the university authorities could act in such an undemocratic manner to avoid the teachers’ participation in decision making. He also appealed to the Chancellor to postpone the EC meeting to protect the democratic rights of the teaching fraternity. The Lok Janshakti Party also decried the “treacherous move” and alleged that it was a well-planned conspiracy to benefit those close to the university authorities. Capt Shamsher Singh Malik, state president of the party, alleged that MDU had already been in the limelight on account of the frequent cases of irregularities. He alleged such important meetings were usually called on short notices and the university administration tried to get the approval for certain controversial items “by hook or by crook”. Mr C. S. Rathee, secretary of the Democratic Forum, Rohtak, said the academic circle of Haryana was stunned at the “undemocratic conduct” of the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar (who is also the returning officer) in holding the EC meeting just on the eve of the elections to the court and the EC of the university. Terming the proposed EC meeting as illegitimate, he requested the Chancellor to postpone the meeting so as to allow free and fare polls on July 23. The Nagrik Manch, Rohtak, also expressed concern over this “trickery” of the university authorities and alleged that the Vice-Chancellor might have convened the EC meeting prior to the election of the teachers’ representatives to decide certain issues in an autocratic manner. Prof Shyam Sunder Pasrija, convener of the manch, alleged that this “unwarranted move” had put a question mark on the style of functioning of the vice-Chancellor. He also appealed to the Chancellor to order the postponement of the EC meeting so as to ensure participation of the teachers’ representatives in the proposed meeting and to maintain transparency in the functioning of the university. |
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forum orders payment of Sonepat July 17 One Kuldeep of village Jajal lodged a complaint with the forum on February 6, 2001, that he purchased turnip seed from the Saini Beej Bhandar at Bahalgarh on October 25, 2000, by paying Rs 560 with the assurance of good quality seed. The seeds were sown in an area of 15 kanal and two marlas, involving expenditure amounting to Rs 20,000 in ploughing, sowing, irrigation, labour and fertilisers. When the farmer noticed that the growth was not as expected, he informed the seed shop owner about the ‘inferior’ quality of the seed. However, the seed seller did not pay attention to his complaint. Later, the farmer approached the district horticulture officer and lodged a complaint about the poor quality of the seed with him. Acting on his complaint, the district horticulture officer got the field inspected and gave a report that the seed was of poor quality and hence, there was lack of proper growth of the crop. Subsequently, the farmer again informed the seed shop owner about the report of the horticulture officer. Even then the seed seller did not pay heed to the farmer’s grievances. Finally, the farmer lodged a complaint with the district consumer grievances redressal forum and demanded suitable compensation to make up the losses. In his defence, the seed seller denied the allegations saying that the farmer was trying to blackmail him by conniving with the officers of Horticulture Department, police and other persons. However, the forum gave its verdict in the farmer’s favour.
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ARTSCAPE After the resounding success of the `Legends of India’ DMA Annual Music Festival, held in May in New Delhi, the first fine arts exhibition organised by Dipayan Mazumdar and Associates (DMA), ` Legends of India - Canvas 2003’, opened at the Radisson Hotel Delhi here on Friday. The exhibition features some of India’s foremost artists whose paintings celebrate the diversity that is India, touching upon a variety of subjects ranging from landscape, mythology, and spirituality to the seasons. The weeklong ` Canvas 2003’ will provide an opportunity for a wide cross-section of corporate personalities, industrialists, artists and art-lovers to interact with some of the leading painters of the country in a friendly ambience away from regular galleries. The Minister of State of External Affairs, Mr Digvijay Singh, who inaugurated Canvas 2003, also handed over the first Lifetime Achievement Award in Fine Arts to Mr Krishen Khanna, for his lifelong service in putting Indian Fine arts on the international map. The artists participating at `Canvas 2003’ include M F Hussain, Krishen Khanna, Manjit Bawa, Anjolie Ela Menon, Arpana Caur, Jatin Das, Sanjay Bhattacharya, Somenath C Banerjee, Anupam Sud, Neeraj Goswmi, Tapan Biswas, Aroop Das, Krishnendu Porel, Vijender Sharma, Vinod Bakshi and Vinod Sharma. To heighten awareness of India’s cultural heritage and traditions in music, theatre and fine arts, the `Legends of India’ society has been hosting performances by renowned artistes since 1999. The three-day `Legends of India’ music festival from May 2-4 this year at the India Habitat Centre was host to stalwarts from India’s music world like Hariprasad Chaurasia, Rashid Khan, Parween Sultana, L. Subramaniam, Louis Banks, Sivamani and Shafaat Ahmed Khan participated in the festival. ‘Canvas 2003’ is being presented by Radisson Hotel Delhi in association with DMA. Co-sponsors of the event is non-profit Camlin Art Foundation, which has held a series of successful regional art exhibitions. The Foundation also plans to open a window into the international art world for Indian creativity. As a first step, it sent five paintings, selected from over 400 entries, to the Windsor and Newton millennium painting competition. It also sponsors visits by Indian artists to famous European art galleries. |
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Mahamantra Gayatri, a musical creation for lovers of The USP of this album is the excellent explanation of Brahm Gayatri Mantra and invocation of Mantra. All the scripting and composition are taken from the original ‘Puranas’ and ‘Vedas’. Considered as the soul of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ and ‘Darshan’, the Gayatri mantra is a ‘mahamantra’. The ‘Puranas’ mention the two powers of Brahma in the form of Gayatri and Savitri. While one is the giver of all material wealth and happiness, the other is the giver of spiritual wealth and upliftment. It is said that the devotee who treats both these powers as one and chants the Gayatri Mahamantra at least 108 times daily derives divine pleasure. Sage Ved Vyas says, like the essence of flowers is honey, like the essence of milk is butter, similarly the essence of the Vedas is “Gayatri”. The devotee who has internalised the Gayatri mantra can derive all material and spiritual benefits. TNS Opening the canvas for budding artists Last year he started his own Art Institute, Delhi College of Art, in Uttam Nagar, specifically for those who cannot afford the regular institutes. Ashwini Kumar’s works have been displayed at many significant art galleries like AIFACS, Sapru House and Dilli Haat. His paintings were also exhibited at Yuva Mahotasava organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad and Rashtriya Kala Mela organised by the Lalit Kala Academy in 1993 and 1994. This apart, his collections were also included in various painting exhibitions in the USA, South Korea and Australia. He is recipient of many awards in the field like College of Art Award in 19993-94, College of Art award in 1994-95, Secularism Award 1992, Sahitya Kala Parishad Award 1996, Bansi Parimoo Award 1994.
Nalini Ranjan Bharatnatayam is her passion
After shifting to New Delhi, Rashmi joined Natya Vriksha in 1998, pursuing her learning under Geeta Chandran. Initially impressed by the sheer sheen and splendour of the dance form, Rashmi had gone on to understand the deeper nuances of the style. The rich cultural legacy Bharatnatyam has to offer, its wide repertoire, graceful movements and exquisite footwork fascinate her. She appreciates the fact that the dance tradition demands of the performer total dedication and a sublimation of the self to the art. Following this philosophy, she has pursued Bharatnatyam, not as just another past time, but as a devotion. Academically quite accomplished, Rashmi has just completed her Masters in Operational Research from the University of Delhi. Along with dance, she is involved in a wide range of extra curricular activities. An extrovert by nature, she has been involved in outdoor activities since a very young age. She loves travelling and exploring the unknown and dreams of going on a world tour some day. Her other past times include reading and watching television and she loves to make friends and hang around with them. Ever grateful to her beloved ‘Geeta Akka’ for moulding her to her present form, urging her to peep beyond the ordinary into an imagined horizon of great aesthetic beauty and timelessness, Rashmi is also thankful to Rajiv and every student of ‘Natya Vriksha’ for standing by her and lending moral support and making the last 5 years at Natya Vriksha highly memorable. As she seeks the blessings of her teachers, parents and well-wishers, she has this special heart-felt message for her Geeta Akka: “If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you’ve made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hands”.
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For 31 year old Ashwani Kumar Prajapati, art has always been a passion.
Rashmi Bhattacharya, who received her ‘arangatram’ at the India International Centre on Sunday, has been learning Bharatnatyam since the age of seven, starting under Ms Dolly Taslwar in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Subsequently, she was also trained under Ms Kalpalata Sheshadri and Ms Uma Vyjyanthimmala.