265 students honoured by Bharat Vikas Parishad
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 2
A function to honour 265 meritorious students of Class X, who had secured 85 per cent and above in the examinations conducted by the CBSE in 2003 was organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP). Sarabha branch, here today. Mr Hemant Kumar Mittal, Commissioner, Central Excise and Taxation, was the chief guest. Mr Madan Bassi of Suraj Udyog was the guest of honour.

Students of following schools were given awards: DAV Public School; Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar; Kundan Vidya Mandir School; MCM Arya Senior Secondary School’ Green Land Senior Secondary School; GGN Public School; BNI Public School; CFC School; Shivalikwala Door School; UPS Jain Model School; and BCM Arya Model School Chandigarh road.

Mr Lalit Mahajan, secretary, BVP, explained aims and objectives of the parishad. Four topper and their parents were honoured on the occasion. Others present at the function included Dr K.P. Singh, Dr V.K. Dhir and principals of the schools.

Gurmat Parchar exams held
Our Correspondent

Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 2
Gurmat Parchar examinations were held at various educational institutes here and adjoining villages today.

Mr Darshan Singh, Chairman, Baba Budha Gurmat Parchar Trust, Ahmedgarh, said around 1,000 students appeared for the examinations being conducted by Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana, at the local Anand Isher Senior Secondary School and six other centres at adjoining villages. More than one lakh students of the state took the examination.

Dressing up men for all events
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 2
“There has been a definite change in the way the Prime Minister dresses up these days. He is wearing more vibrant and earthy colours as we have designed clothes in real silk for him lately,” said Vipin Handa, the brain behind Villa Appearances, a range for men’s clothing. He was in the city today to inaugurate a Villa Appearances showroom on the Pakhowal road.

The showroom will showcase the entire range of Villa Appearances. Besides readymade clothes, it will also offer customised tailoring.

Talking to mediapersons, Vipin said, “Villa Appearances designs for all celebration events for men. After all, marriage is an important event in the life of a man. So we decided to dress men for all events, including cocktail, sangeet, wedding, reception and even honeymoon. Brides want grooms to dress up as well.”

“The men fancy wearing embroidered jackets with ‘kundan work’. Even complicated designs from Taj Mahal are being copied on designer suits.

The fabric used are satins, pure silks, crepes, linen and pure wool. In summers, since it is an off-season for weddings, we design shirts,” he said.

Vipin said he also designed interiors by providing Victorian cupboards, rare artifacts and old furnishings. His name is associated with the world of theatre, television and films. He has also directed a show on Zee TV, “Dastak”.