FROM COLLEGES
Solve problems psycho way: expert
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 27
The Department of Psychology of G.H.G. Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, organised an extension lecture on ‘The role of psychology in modern life’ here yesterday. Dr Agyajit Singh, a former Head of the Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, was the resource person, who presented his research paper.

Prof. Bawa Singh, former Vice-Chairman of the National Minorities Commission, welcomed the chief guest. Dr Agyajit Singh highlighted the role of psychology in the modern life and how the problems could be solved with the help of psychology.

Prof Paramjit Kaur, head, Department of Psychology of the college, presented the vote of thanks. Others who contributed were Prof G.S. Mastana, Prof Rajdev Kaur, Prof Harpret Kaur, Prof Balwinderpal Singh, Prof Gurdev Singh, and Prof. Surinderpal Kaur and Prof. Sukhvir Kaur.

Shanti Tara College wins: Shanti Tara College won first prize in play competition organised by the Satya Dramatic Club in Baba Farid Punjabi National Drama Festival organised at Ahemadgarh yesterday. Mr Charanpreet Singh Dua said the play was prepared under the supervision of Mr Amandeep Singh. The play ‘Usno Kahiyan’, written by Pali Bhupinder Singh, was staged during the contest. The director of play, a student Rajinder Singh Raja, won not only the best director honour but also the best actor prize for his unique contribution to the development of theatre. Twenty three teams had participated in this contest. Mr Indermohan, Principal, congratulated the students on their success.

NSS camp: The 10-day NSS camp of the NSS unit of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana, was inaugurated here yesterday. Mr T.D. Tejuani, an industrialist, inaugurated the camp. Ms Anup Kaur Bansal welcomed the guests and appreciated the volunteers for their participation in the NSS. Seventy five NSS volunteers are attending the camp. The motto of the camp this year is ‘Youth for swachhta’. Programme officers, Ms Jaswinder Kaur and Ms Monika Sethi, addressed the volunteers and briefed them about objectives of the NSS and projects to be undertaken during the camp. The different committees of the NSS volunteers were formulated for proper functioning of the camp.

Koshish-2003: ‘Koshish-2003’ entered into the last day today. The first event of the day was Indian solo song followed by Instrumental solo and orchestra. In orchestra, participants enthralled the audience with their brilliant performances.

Team of BBA (second year) bagged first prize in orchestra. They made the audience tap their feet on thunderous beats of ‘Vande Mataram’, ‘Hum honge kamyaab’ and ‘Itni shakti hame dena data’. Tema of MBA (first year) won second prize and MCA (first year) got third prize in the event.

Aashima Deol, a student of MBA (final year) enchanted the audience by her outstanding performance in Indian solo song, She bagged first prize in solo song. Gurinderdeep of BBA (second year) won second prize and Mandeep Sharma of MBA (first year) got third prize in the event.

The seven-day long festival will conclude today. This is the fourth annual festival organised by the (Punjab College of Technical Education) (PCTE).

Dr K.N.S. Kang, Director, PCTE, congratulated all winners and participants. 

FROM SCHOOLS
Annual day, quiz contest
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 27
There was colour and a lot of festivity on the Nankana Sahib Public school campus. The school was celebrating silver jubilee here today. A cultural programme was presented by students.

The chief guest, Mr Gurcharan Singh Tohra, president, Shri Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), inaugurated two power generators for the school and hostel.

The function started with a ‘shabad’. Principal, Parminder Kaur Sekhon read out the annual report. It was followed by patriotic songs and a costume parade by nursery students. A slide show on the activities of the school was also presented.

“In Search of Missing Light” a short skit in English, a satire on politicians, ‘Nashe’, a Punjabi play and ‘Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture’ amused the audience. The Bhangra and Gidha items delighted the parents.

The meritorious students were given prizes. Mrs Dhindsa, Mr Jaspreet Mohan Singh and Gur Asis Kaur were honoured.

The silver jubilee function had started on September 22. The students had, put up an exhibition on various subjects and Punjabi heritage. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms Davinder Kaur Batra, a founder teacher.

On September 23 sports day was organised. The meet was presided over by Mr Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, vice-chairman, Nankana Sahib Education Trust. Nancy Brar and Paramjit were declared the best girl athletes and Paramjit Singh the best athlete among boys.

Punjab Ko Janno: New Senior Secondary School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, organised an inter-house quiz contest in collaboration with the Bharat Vikas Parishad (Sukhdev Shakha), Ludhiana, here today. Participants of the four houses namely — Tagore House, Luxmibai House, Nehru House and Subhash Chander Bose House plus one and plus two classes took part. The theme of the quiz was ‘Punjab Ko Janno’.

The chief guest, Mr Sunil Maria, president, school managing committee, lit the lamp. Quiz master was Ms Sonia Bajaj.

The results are :- Aman Sehgal of Laxmibai House 1, Robin Bobal of Laxmibai House 1, Ashish Sood of Tagore House 1, Satibir Kalsi of Nehru House 2, Gurkirat Kaur of Nehru House 2, Sunny Trika of Subhash Chandar Bose House - consolation, Yatin Abrol of Subhash Chandar Bose House - consolation.

Bhagat Singh remembered
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 27
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Vichar Manch organised a state-level essay writing competition at Punjabi Bhavan here today. Students were asked to write an essay on ‘The relevance of ideology of Bhagat Singh in today’s world. The manch received 50 entries from the students all over Punjab.

The results of competition are: Dhingra, I, B.Sc II year-Govt College for Women, Ludhiana, Kamal Puri, II, BA Part II-AS College, Khanna, and Bhawana Ranjan, III, M.Com-SD College, Chandigarh.

Three students received consolation prizes. These are: Amandeep Kaur - Dev Samaj College, Ferozepore, Manjinder Kaur, Khalsa College, Kamalpura, and Tarun Preet Kaur, Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana. Four teams comprising two rural and two urban teams participated in declamation contests. The teams were divided into two groups. Group 1 from Classes I to VI and the second from Classes VI to X. About 140 students participated and spoke on ‘The relevance of ideology of Bhagat Singh in today’s world. The results of the competitions are awaited. The judges for the competition were Dr T. L Joshi and Prof. V.K. Bhardwaj.

Mr Harish Puri, Chairman, Dr Ambedkar Chair, Guru Nanak Dev University, also deliberated on the same topic. The chief guest of the function was Mr Ashok Garcha, Chairman, Improvement Trust, Ludhiana.

Two brave girls, Ms Anuraag Gill and Ms Nisha Bhatti, who fought against exploitation to uphold their dignity were to be honoured so that they can act as role models and inspire other girls.

In an exclusive interview with Ms Anuraag Gill, an ad hoc lecturer of English at the Government College for Boys, Ludhiana Tribune learnt that though the unsavory incident had occurred in November last, wherein the boys of her class had drawn her indecent caricature in the class room, they have not been yet punished. Due to her character assassination and hostile attitude of other staff members she had left the college. She said, According to me I will get justice but it will take time some more. I think the Principal of the college is the main villain in the whole drama.

She said no college lecturer came to her support as they are worried about their ACRs. Since the matter of her sexual harassment had been raised by the media, the Punjab Human Right Commission had taken up cudgels on her behalf. They had written to the Education Secretary, Mr N.S Rattan, and the IG (Litigation) to answer the commission. They were asked to do so four months ago. But Anuraag says, “I met Mr NC Jain of commission on September 23, and he told me that he has received no reply from IG (Litigation). He further said they have forgotten to give letter to Mr N.S. Rattan. But I have complained to SSP Narinder Pal Singh to take action against the Principal. The episode has been nightmarish but I will continue with my fight. I am doing Ph.D on ‘Feminism’. But the worst thing is that woman is the greatest enemy of the women’ as I realised through my experience.” 

Mashal jaloos by ABVP
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 27
The Ludhiana Unit of Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) today organised ‘Mashal Jaloos’ to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The jaloos started from Chowk Ghanta Ghar and concluded at Jagraon Bridge.

Rajat Sood, president, Ludhiana unit of the ABVP, said that in present days there is need to live for country. Rohit Sharma, Secretary of the ABVP unit, urged the Municipal Corporation to maintain the statutes of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at Jagraon Bridge. Atul Sood, Vice-President, ABVP, Ludhiana, appealed to students to pledge not to take drugs. Sandeep Kapoor, district coordinator, ABVP said “We all must boycott the western culture and adopt the Indian culture.”