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More trouble at Dept of Evening Studies Chandigarh, August 26 The department is meant to cater exclusively to students who work during the day. Under the new time-table, the classes start from 4.20 pm onwards and are supposed to conclude at 10.10 pm. Students are in the lurch because the classes now commence during the working hours and conclude by the time bus services in the city end. More than 20 students of B. Com (I) in a written representation to the Vice-Chancellor have highlighted their problems. The letter says: “We were given an understanding that classes will commence from 5.40 pm to 9.00 pm for five days a week. As our employers are not ready to spare us before 5 pm, it will be impossible for us to come at 4.20 pm.” There had been talk of the classes being conducted till 11 pm and classes for six days in a week. This was strongly opposed by PUTA. The department has now formalised a time-table in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor’s nominee. Against a total of 153 periods required for the three years of commerce, it was possible for the university to organise only about 111. Against the 173 required by 2005-2006, the university will be able to manage only about 127, sources said. Experts said the revised schedule did not adhere to University Grants Commission norms, so it could not be held valid. This will ultimately harm the interest of students, a senior teacher said. It was also pointed out that department, by changing the timings, in a way was accepting that it was not catering merely to the employed sections of society. Sources pointed out that even students of regular bachelor and masters degrees in the arts stream were facing difficulty because of the changed timings. They, too, have met the Vice-Chancellor. A senior teacher said a majority of non-teaching staff left much before closing hours. Interestingly, a majority of students and a sizeable number of staff members also left the department well before time. “The university seriously needs to reconsider the relevance of the department,” the teacher said. Another senior professor, however, pointed out that the department had immense relevance for students employed. A senior research scholar said the department had become a battleground between two different sections of teachers — those favouring the continuity of the department and those opposed. A serious non-partisan review was the need of the hour. |
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ABVP
leader on indefinite dharna Chandigarh, August 26 At least five students from the basic sciences streams joined Joshi
in his fast. These are Avdesh, Abhishek, Anshul, Gaurav and Amit.
“It is very unfortunate that future of more than 50 students has
been put on stake and the university authorities were not responding.
Last year, students earning 24 credits in honours and 28 in medical
sciences out of 40 and 48, respectively, were promoted. Why should the
university withdraw the facility now?” he asked. Arun Dhiman,
president of the ABVP, met chairpersons of different teaching
departments.
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Karam Singh school wins dance contest Chandigarh, August 26 The dances performed in the contest by other groups were of varied cultures. Other winners were Hansraj Public School, Panchkula, as the first runner-up and St John’s School, Chandigarh, as the second runner-up. The best cheering team was Ajit Karam Singh International School. |
Showcasing the bridal look Chandigarh, August 26 On hunt for fresh talents in the city, Divya is planning her next exhibition this year with a big bang - a fashion show to showcase the bridal look and then the subsequent exhibition of apparel, accessories, jewellry, wedding planners and a host of other elements of the bridal trousseau, by the end of September, first in Delhi and sometimes later in Chandigarh. The team will comprise young and upcoming designers like Amrapali and Richa, both toppers from the National Institute of Fashion Technology and also established names like Manish Malhotra, Aki Narula and Hemant Trivedi, Amber Sirin and Sabya Sachi. The jeweller section will showcase famous film actress turned jeweller designer Neelam Kothari’s antique jewellery collection in white gold and precious stones and also Vinita Patti’s Mughal styled collection. A trained gemologist herself, Divya has strayed from her first love - jewellery designing. “I as the CEO of Bridal Asia have been too busy expanding it and have left with little time to pursue my other passion but I still hope once the business stand on its own, I will be devoting more time to designing jeweller,” she says. Divya is planning to take Bridal Asia to countries like Bangladesh, Middle East and later to the European countries. Divya’s first tour to Pakistan where she showcased the wizardry of weavers of India and cuts of three stalwarts — Ritu Kumar, J.J. Valaya and Anamika Khanna, was a huge success. Along with the New Delhi - Lahore Bus route we contributed our bit in bridging the gap between the two countries which shares a rich cultural heritage she says. “This year we are including Adity bags and Kaya Skin clinic and Gurleen Manchanda highlighting new trends in wedding,” she adds. For Divya who is married to an Industrialist based in Delhi it was the zeal to do something new and unique coupled with the knowledge that any industry dealing with marriage would be recession-proof which urged me to go ahead with my ideas,” she adds. |
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Capturing
woman’s myriad moods Chandigarh, August 26 As you scan through the mounted works put up by this Amritsar-based artist, who manages to find time off her busy academic (she is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts at BBK DAV College in Amritsar) schedule to voice her feelings, you are struck by the pathos of womanhood that the artist exhibits with near perfection. After a very long time, the space of Indus Ind gallery in Sector 8 seems to have come alive with colour and meaning. Enter the space and you are greeted by life in colour. Neeta Mohindra has attempted to capture in her canvases the mystique of women, trapped in countless situations. Using acrylic as her medium for expression, the artist deals in myriad moods of a woman, who is shown elated on one occasion, depressed on the other. Titled
Femscapes, the exhibition comes across as truly feminist in character. It, however, rises above the limitations of feminism and makes a universal point, that of subjection and servility that a woman is often forced into. Most of the works focus on urban women from different walks of life. Colours employed enhance the depth and intensity of the mood being experimented with on the canvas. In all there are 21 portraits of women caught in various situations. Particular emphasis of the artist seems to be on the harassment of women, who are still dubbed as the weak sex. Neeta Mohindra’s installation on female foeticide is particularly striking in that it poignantly portrays human pathos and touches upon issues that the society often tries to keep under wraps. |
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‘Osho
World’ released Chandigarh, August 26 Releasing the magazine, the minister said osho philosphy and way of life had influenced him a lot. Swami Chaitanya Kirti, Editor of the magazine, and Osho disciple , Ma Dharam Jyoti, who were also present on the occasion said the time was ripe to spread the vision of enlightend master Osho whose numerous meditation techniques and therapies were transforming the lives of millions around the globe. The September issue of the magazine features on Baba Bulle Shah. |
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Classical
singer honoured Chandigarh, August 26 Having started classical music at the age of 33, Primila Puri reached great heights through innovation and dedication. The disciple of the late Ustad Munaver Ali Khan, the illustrious son of the late Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Primila Puri endeavours to follow the traditions of the great Patiala
gayaki. She considers herself fortunate to be associated with such a celebrated
gharana. More than her talent, Ms Puri has been awarded for her zeal to propagate classical music in this part of the region. Getting together culturally conscious people from the City Beautiful, Ms Puri runs the Triveni Sangeet Sabha which holds four classical concerts a year. Artistes from all gharanas have featured at the functions organised by the sabha. |
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Helping
kids relax through theatre Chandigarh, August 26 Titled “No marks no Tension”, the play was evolved during the school workshops conducted by the Centre for Education and Voluntary Action
(CEVA). It revolves around the critical issue of faring well in examination. Pressurised by peers, parents and teachers, poor students are all the time stalked by the demon of marks called
Markambo. During the week’s time the children have to face tests many a time, thus finding it difficult to cope with the tremendous pressure that keeps building up with every passing day. Finally, the play is all about helping kids to relax, making them see knowledge in sources other than books and in boundaries other than school’s. Using theatre as a medium, kids get together and learn to relax. The next presentation was interrupted by showers. The play had to be stopped and restarted again. Presented by kids who had earlier attended the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi’s workshop, the play titled “Harry
Puttar” was the contemporary version of Bikram aur Betaal. In the focus are two characters — Harry, the ghost and
Puttar, the protagonist. Harry plays the role of Betaal, telling modern day stories to
Puttar. This production bares the human urge to imagine, fascinate, and create. |
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YOUTH LIFE & STYLE As the melodious chime of the alarm clock announces eight o’clock, she struggles to push herself against the wall decked up with posters of movie stars before rubbing her drowsy eyes, sheepishly. She rises but only to draw the curtains on the smiling sun before hitting the hay, recklessly. "It's been ages since I saw the morning sun push aside the blanket of darkness to rise again," she asserts, passing her fair fingers through her silky tresses. "There was a time I used to wake up at 5 am daily and go jogging all the way to the lake, but all that is a thing of past", she asserts. Radhu is not alone to jump off the health bandwagon rolling down the highway to fitness. More and more youngsters now-a-day prefer going to a gymnasium, instead of early morning stroll. Among them is Rachna. In not-so-good old days that are no more and will, perhaps, never come back, she would cycle down to the lake, for jogging till the regulatory to health. "There was another reason," she admits coyly. "Those were days — I am talking of the mid 80's — when you had little opportunities to socialize with the guys." Pushing aside her tresses from her broad forehead, she asserts, "There were hardly any discotheques in the city. Learning the ways of the world in all-girls college, fetes, fast food joints and gardens were the only happy hunting grounds. That's exactly the reason why you had so many youngsters getting out of bed with the sun's first rays and exercising their way to affairs". Hiding her face behind her ivory hands, she confesses, "Me and my friend `Sangs’ won more trophies of love in three months, then we had in our entire life time". But all this was in the slumbery 80's. The roaring 90's brought along with it 24-hour cable television. "It goes without saying that the invasion from the skies changed our lifestyle," says young psychologist Raman Sharma. Explaining the trend, he asserts, "You had teenage serials on the small screen encouraging the teenyboppers to break free from the shackles of tradition and cut foot loose to the thumping beats of rhythmic music”. Little wonder, discotheques came into being. This is not all. So many youngsters started going out for dates in fast food haunts — something their big brothers and sisters had never heard of. Then came the concept of home gyms with treadmills and stationery cycles. Suddenly, there was no need for them to go jogging. There was another reason, he says, "With so many action thrillers and other good programmes, the entire routine changed. Also, there were late evening parties at the night clubs. The kids were no more dropping off at 11 pm to wake up early in the morning", he explains. That is the reason why folks jogging down the road to Sukhana Lake hardly find youngsters sweating it out. And others goinsg to the gyms find so many of them pumping hard sfor those bulging muscles. |
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New trends All you kids, eager to zip up and down the geri route on your single cylinder flying machines called mobikes, here is some good news for you. Kinetic Engineering has launched four new motorcycles in the Indian market “in a bold and dramatic move to strengthen its presence in the mobike segment”. The “Velocity” features a unique intercooler on the engine. This is not all. It uses a powerful 115cc, four-stroke engine that gives 8.5 bhp of power with a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour. The 115cc engine of Kinetic Boss will deliver good power of 8.4 bhp, along with an increase in mileage to 92 kilometers per liter. The salient features of GF 170 series include a four sstrokee, four valve, 166cc engine with 15 bhp at 8000 reevolutions per minute. |
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What's in-What's out
"Getting hold of flushed cheeks is not difficult," says make-up artist Ada Sharma. "If you are fair, apply peach powder with a soft brush to the apples of your cheeks, otherwise go in for a bronze powder. Be careful to sweep the colour back towards your temples, then down towards your jaw". As far as the looks are concerned, fresh glowing skin is what every one aims at. Few, however, succeed in achieving shimmery skin. Any way, for that flawless effect, start applying foundation base to freshly cleaned face. "You should always give the stuff some time to absorb. Few minutes are enough," suggests fashion designer Karan. "After you are satisfied that your skin has soaked up the stuff, blend make-up with a sponge, gently. It will give everyone the impression that you are not wearing any thing at all on your visage". He adds: "Give finishing touches to your new look by applying shimmer or bronzing powder with a light brush. For that electrifying effect, you can always highlight your forehead and cheekbones. Another thing, dab brush on the palm of your hand for removing excess shimmer powder".
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RADIO BUZZ Hey kids, here is a list of songs by Radio Buzz for you to play while sweating it out on the treadmill, even on a stationary cycle. Have a nice time and happy exercising.
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Snuggling in her comfortable bed, she pulls a silky white sheet over her fair visage with comely hands every morning as the air conditioner's cool breeze continues to lull the under-grad to sleep, lazily.
Girls, cheek colour is making a big comeback in the monsoons of 2003. So what are you waiting for. Get rid of those oily patches on your visage and go in for bright and cheery cheeks.