Scholars address college students 
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 28
The Department of Public Administration, GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, organised a function here yesterday. Principal G.S. Barara (retd) spoke on the topic “Corruption in public administration”. He said corruption was there in India even during ‘golden era’, but the punishment was certain and as a result general civic life was prosperous.

Corruption was there even during Mughal and British rules, but now it was at its peak and spoiling the ethical and moral fabric of society, he said. Politicians, businessman and bureaucrats should sit together and work out ways to check corruption. Students should rise to the occasion and make efforts to save society from the clutches of corruption.

Another function was organised by the Department of Punjabi. Prof M.S. Cheema, former head of the Department of Punjabi, SCD, Government College, Ludhiana, delivered a talk on the dynamics of Punjabi language.

He enlightened students about the richness of Punjabi. The College Principal, Dr J.S. Cheema, said students enjoyed the talk. Prof Harbans Kaur Khattra, Prof G.S Mastana, Prof Balwinder Pal Singh, Prof Manpreet Kaur (Head of the Department of Public Administration), Prof Rajdev Kaur (Head of the Department of Punjabi), Dr Inderjit Kaur, Prof Surinder Pal Kaur, Prof Rajinder Kaur, Prof Davinder Pal, Dr Sushil Kaur, Prof Savita Chaudhry, Prof Rajpal Kaur, Prof Harpreet Kaur Tiwana, Prof Rita, Dr Balbir Singh, Prof Anoop Kaur, Prof Harpreet Kaur Khurana, Prof Yadwinder Kaur, Prof Navdeep Singh and Prof Major Singh also attended the functions.

‘Koshish-2003’ concludes
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 28
MBA (final year) students lifted the overall trophy at the fourth Intra-College Literary-cum-Cultural Festival of the PCTE, “Koshish-2003”, which culminated after the completion of 30 events spanning over a week. A glittering closing ceremony and the distribution of awards to the winners marked the final evening. Ms Parminder K. Gill, vice-president of Punjab Management Education Trust, gave away the prizes.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr K.N.S. Kang, Director of the college, congratulated the participants and exhorted the students to participate in extra-curricular activities.

The results of the various events: Short Skit: first — MCA (final), second — MCA-II, third — BBA-I. Western Group Dance: first — MCA-I, second — BCA (final), third — BBA-II. Choreography: first — MCA-II, second — MCA (final), third — BCA-I. Indian Group Dance: first — BCA (final), second — BCA-II (A), third — MBA (final). Fashion Show: first — MCA-II, second — MBA (Final), third —MBA-I(B). Orchestra: first — BBA-II, second — MBA-I(B), third — MCA-I.

CULTURE

A star-studded tribute to Bhagat Singh
Asha Ahuja

Ludhiana, September 28
“Rang de basanti chola” echoed the venue of a Saturday night programme, “Punjabi Spice Live”, at South City here. The programme was dedicated to Shaheed Bhagat Singh. A 60x40-foot-stage was constructed for the performances during the show.

One of the unique features of the show was a huge iron dome to cover the venue to prevent rain from playing spoilsport. A 20,000-watt sound system and computer-controlled lighting were also put in place to enhance the special effects for the show. A state-of the-art digital camera was also installed.

Excerpts from the life of Shaheed Bhagat Singh were shown. For the first time, three channels — Zee Network, ETC Music and Alpha Punjabi — beamed the show live. The show was witnessed by over 10,000 persons. Rich tributes were paid to martyrs on the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

After paying homage to the martyr, a lively musical evening followed. Leading the pack was Punjabi pop star Malkiat Singh, whose song “Gud naalo ishq mittha” delighted the audience. The crowd seemed gripped with Saturday night fever and danced throughout the show, which lasted for three hours.

Giving Malkiat company were stars Surjit Bindrakhia, Shankar Sahney, Amrit Saab, Gulzar Lahoria, Nachhattar Gill and Gurkirpal Surajpuri. They sang their popular numbers, sending the crowd into delirium. The show was anchored by Satinder Satti.

The programme was without any vulgarity, as promised by one of the organisers during a Press meet.

Function: Another function was held at Government Girls Primary School, Jawahar Nagar, to pay homage to Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The president of the New Punjab Welfare Society, Mr Neel Kamal Sharma, gave away books and pencils to the needy students. He said countrymen should get together and fight against nepotism and corruption. Education was the most important weapon to curb these evils, he added.

Mr Balbir Singh Balli, a social worker, also stressed the need for educating children, as it was crucial for the development of the nation.

Malkit Singh to be honoured
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 28
The International Punjabi Cultural Club has decided to honour Punjabi pop singer Malkit Singh of ‘Tutak-Tutian’ fame with the Punjab Virasat award for this year. The award will be presented to the singer here in November.

Mr Kanwaljit Singh Shankar, president of the club, said today that Malkit Singh had been selected for the award as he helped in preserving Punjabi music.

Office-bearers of the club met the singer here yesterday and presented him Punjabi books and magazines.