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Student leaders boycott committee meeting Chandigarh, December 1 This demand, however, was turned down following which the two student representatives from government colleges on the committee, Ms Gayatri Bawa and Ms Annapurna Singh, did not attend the meeting. Attended by Principals of private colleges, one government college Principal, the Registrar of Panjab University, a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, and the DPI (Colleges), the meeting was chaired by Mr Gujral. It went into the details of fee and funds being charged by city colleges records of which were submitted last week. While the meeting focussed only on studying the various fee structures of various colleges, the next meeting of the committee was fixed for December 4 where the issue of over-charging by private colleges is likely to come up for discussion. The committee has also sought more details from private colleges on the posts not covered under the 95 per cent grant-in-aid scheme.  |
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Fourth state youth fest opens Chandigarh, December 1 The programme took off with contests in the group folk song category where seven teams vied for the top position. This contest attracted maximum participation while only two participants competed with each other for the first and second positions in the guitar-playing competition. While Navkirat Singh of the Canadian Institute, Sector 22, stood first, Sameer Kaushal of DAV College, Sector 10, came second. The folk dance contest comprising bhangra items had five participants and elicited maximum response from the audience who joined in by clapping right through the performance of the five participating teams. The second day of the youth festival would include competitions in harmonium, one-act plays, classical instrumental music and conclude with a giddha contest. The results of the other contests are as follows: B.Ed College-20 (first), Rising Star Club-39 (second), DAV College-10 (third); classical dance — Divanshi Mishra (first), Nidhi Sood-GMSSS-40 (second), Neha Sood-GMSSS-40 (third); folk dance — Government College-11 (first), Panj Dariya Culture Club-37 (second), DAV College-10 (third); elocution — Gaurav Gaur-Nehru Yuva Kendra-23 (first), Arpinder Dhillon — Canadian Institute-22 (second), Harinder Singh-Rising Star Club-39 (third). |
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Shashi Kumar wins essay competition Chandigarh, December 1 Essay competition: Shashi Kumar, Hindi Department, PU (1), Preeti Kala — Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36 (2), Harinder Singh — DAV College, Sector 10 (3), Sarabjeet Kochar, Mass Communication Department, PU (consolation); Kavita Kya Hai? contest: Shashi Kumar, Hindi Department, PU (1), Vibha and Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, Diploma in Translation, Hindi Department, PU (2), Ekta, Hindi Department, PU (3), Rina Sharma, Hindi Department, PU (consolation). |
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Shashi Kanta is acting Principal of GCG-42 Mrs Sharma did her Masters in Geography from Panjab University in 1967. She did her B.Ed in 1968. The same year she was appointed a Lecturer in Geography. She became the Head of the Geography Department in Government College for Girls, Sector 11.
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Students bring Lilliputians to life
Panchkula, December 1 They created an ambience of a circus which was lapped up by the audience. The programme started with three-year-old Zinia Chaturvedi rendering holy mantras followed by a Saraswati Vandana dance. ‘Lilliputian dance’ was the highlight of the programme which was highly appreciated by the audience. Parents were delighted to see their tiny-tots performing difficult tricks with ease. Mrs Sudha Bhatia, Principal of the school, said the students had learnt social and moral values by way of play under the guidance of their teachers and they would only go higher and higher in life. |
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Hearing on ex-Principal's application today Panchkula, December 1 Dr Thareja, whose suspension was earlier stayed by the Civil Judge(Junior Division), Mr Pushpinder Kumar Yadav, has moved an application seeking interim stay on her transfer to DAV Public School, Surajpur. On the other hand, the DAV College committee has sought the vacation of stay granted by Mr Yadav on Dr Thareja's suspension. In his orders on November 29, Mr Yadav observed that it was not a normal practice of the DAV institutions to transfer the principals. Moreover, he said, Dr Thareja's transfer was mid-term. He said it was prima facie established that the management passed the transfer orders in "haste and vindictive manner". However, declining to stay Dr Thareja's transfer, the Judge said her transfer was neither very far from the present posting nor would "invite irreparable injury or balance of inconvenience in her favour, which are the main ingredients for granting the stay." He also observed that no show-cause notice was ever issued by the management to Dr Thareja in regard to the allegations(of misappropriation of funds) levelled against her.
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Sugandhi wins theatre contest Chandigarh, December 1 The details of awarded groups and individual prizes were as follows: Sugandhi, GCG, Patiala (first), Chinha De Pani, Sirjana Art Group, Raikot (second), Ukathi, APJ College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar (third). Special prizes: Bhabhikh Da Ithas, Mata Sahib Kaur Girls College, Talwandi, Rabba-Tabba Minh Barsa, Nadira Bal Theatre, Kotkapura. Acting (boys) Nomolivan, People’s Theatre, Patran, Kashehri bala beggar (in Bhikhari) Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh College, Bela, Ropar. Acting (girls): Wife of Dr Palta, Pracheen Kala Kandra, Chandigarh, Sita (in Aankhen) Natrang, Abohar. Stage setting: Chandan De Ohle-natyam, Jaitn, Faridkot, Ous Noon Kahin-LLR College of Education, Moga. Make up: Gandhi and Bhikhari (AKS) Gandhi by manthan Art Group, Abohar. Cash prizes of Rs 5,100, Rs 3,100 to the first, second and third positions, Rs 2,100 for two special prizes and eight prizes of Rs 500 each were given to the best actor, best make-up and best stage setting respectively. Dr Virendrar Mehandiratta, Dr (Mrs) Kamlesh Uppal and Dr Gautam Vyathit were the members of judgement panel. |
Right time to sell gold as the metal touches Rs 6,050 mark AS the gold prices have crossed the Rs 6,000 per 10 gram mark, the parents of brides and grooms have began to feel the heat during the ongoing marriage season. Though some of the stockists are still expecting that prices may touch the Rs 6,050 mark in the next few days, a section of the people have began to sell gold in the market. The experts in the stock market claimed that it was the right time to sell gold and cash in the bullish market. Said a dealer in Sector 22 market: “Since Indians are by nature emotional about gold jewellery, they would not sell gold in normal circumstances. But the people who have purchased gold as an avenue of investment are coming forward to sell gold. The prices have increased from Rs 5,000 per 10 gram to Rs 6,050 per 10 gram within one year, giving an annual return of over 20 per cent, much higher than the term deposits in the bank or even mutual funds.” Said another broker at the Ludhiana Stock Exchange: “The stock markets and gold prices generally move in the same direction expressing the sentiments in the economy. Since the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange are doing well at present, the market for gold is likely to remain firm in the short term. But people who have excess stocks of bullion should sell it to make a killing.” Commenting upon the causes of increase in gold price, Ms Pooja Talwar of Talwar Jewellers House said: “The bullion prices have increased due to volatile situation in the international bullion market. It is due to increased Euro price and fall in dollar prices and subsequent move of the stockists in the USA to hold on gold stocks. Further, it is unlikely that the prices would substantially fall because of strong demand in the Indian and Chinese market during the ongoing marriage and festival season.” The demand for gold would rise on the eve of Christmas in the European countries and the USA as well. Mr Shaadi Lal Jain of Jain Jewellers said: “Generally the demand for gold jewellery increases every year during the November-January marriage season but this year the market is witnessing a fall in gold demand by 10 to 15 per cent because of unprecedented hike in gold prices. Large number of people are just recycling their jewellery to manufacture new jewellery for use in the marriages and daily wear.” One of the dealers in the Mani Majra jewellers market maintained that people should not forget to ensure the quality of the gold while buying new jewellery. They would get value only for pure gold only after deduction of the manufacturing charges and impurity. |
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World’s most expensive tie
showcased at Ebony
HERE is a necktie for someone who may not like to flaunt his wealth but still make an exclusive, though expensive, fashion statement. It is another matter that he may have to be guarded by armed guards in the process. Described as the world’s most expensive tie priced at Rs 1 crore, it was showcased at the Ebony Store in Sector 9 on Monday by the golf star, Irina Brar. Noted tie makers Satya Paul have exclusively crafted the tie for Ishi’s, a Mumbai-based jewellery manufacturer. Made of pure silk, the tie has 150 grams of white gold and is studded with 261 diamonds weighing 77 carats, in bezel setting. In foreign currency, the tie is priced at a whopping $ 0.12 million. In Mumbai, the tie was showcased last month by the film star, Salman Khan. Incidentally, the diamond-studded necktie is protected round the clock bytwo armed guards wherever it is showcased in the country. Claims Ishi’s: “it is not a piece of jewellery or just a necktie but a piece of hi-fashion”. Those who visit the store on Tuesday will have an opportunity of wearing and experiencing the piece. Through the necktie, Ishi’s is trying to gauge and tap the market for male jewellery. “It is no longer considered effiminate to wear gold and jewellery by men. More and more men are wearing ear rings, nose rings, gold bangles or karas, cuff links, tie pins and neck ties woven with gold and silver threads and now studded with diamonds”, claims Mr Manoj Subramanian, Marketing Manager of Ishi’s Jewellery. “And wherever we have showcased it, the response has been overwhelming”. Ishi’s is the retail arim of Susashish Diamonds Ltd., a US $ 200 million group, and one of the largest diamond manufacturing and exporting unitsof diamonds and diamond jewellery in India. Established 40 years ago, Suashish has developed and perfected their range of products to match international competitiveness and been supplying to jewellery stores in US and Europe. — TNS |
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It’s my life
MERE fantasies do not take you anywhere. I believe that only people who have the capacity to make dreams come true can be successful. I dream to join the Indian Institute of Technology. I back by ideas with my tight work schedule because only the information stored in my mind will flow on the answer-sheets which will decide my future. My parents have been my pillars of strength and I would like to return some of their unconditional love with success in the field of education at the moment. I back my classroom teaching with coaching and my personal work schedule at home. I am very clear that my success has to soar over the immediate goals of a graduation degree. The life's horizons are many. I only should be able to mark my flight in the search of greener pastures in the correct direction. My father is in a transferrable bank job so I have had the opportunity to travel nearly all over the country. I have met people from different areas and have discovered the magnitude of diversity that out country has. The experience has led me to ponder upon the dire necessity of unity in the country. I am very conscious of involving myself with activities which concern the economically weaker and the physically handicapped sections of the society. (As told to Sanjeev Singh Bariana) |
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Chandigarh, December 1
