COMMUNITY

Fresh move on Bassi Theatre complex
Owner appeals to PUDA to regularise construction
Mohali, December 3
Following the opening of a multiplex in Chandigarh, the focus is now on one of the first twin cinema houses in the region — Bassi theatre here. Lying in virtual disuse since its construction in 1980, a fresh move has been made to regularise the construction of the theatre complex which will house a shopping complex along with two cinema houses.

Readers Write
Sukhna nadi bridge ignored
THE general condition of roads and bridges in Punjab state is good and maintenance work is going on well. But, the bridge over Sukhna nadi at Zirakpur has been ignored. Thousands of commuters cross over this small bridge from morning till mid-night. A variety of means of transport are used by people on this stretch.

Mother’s role dwelt upon
Chandigarh, December 3
Do not sent your child to the school before the age of five — this is what sister Indumati Kathdhrey had to say during a seminar on the role of mother in the development of a child.

Woman alleges murder bid by parents
Panchkula, December 3
Charging her parents with trying to set her on fire, 23-year-old Sangeeta of Gate No 4 in Sector 4 here reached the office of the Superintendent of Police in the Secretariate Building Complex in Sector 2 here this afternoon.

Five booked in dowry case
Panchkula, December 3
In a dowry case, the police booked five members of a Kaithal-based family for harassing Mrs Usha Rani, a resident of the Mansa Devi Complex in Sector 5, here today.

3 students hurt in group clash
Panchkula, December 3
Three students of Government Degree College were hurt in a clash between two groups of youth belonging to Barwala at Majri Chowk this afternoon. The cause of the clash was old rivalry among the members of a group of college students and outsiders.

BUSINESS

Big fish have formed telecom cartel: Modi
Chandigarh, December 3
Big players in the telecom sector have formed a cartel and are trying to stifle smaller players in order to gain a monopolisitic hold on the consumers. This was alleged here today by Dr B.K.Modi, Chairman, McorpGlobal and Spice Communication, in an interview with TNS. He denied speculation which he alleged was inspired by the cartel, that the Modi group was planning to unload Spice Telecom in order to concentrate on its other business interests. 

Cyprus team in city to woo students
Chandigarh, December 3
To promote and project Cyprus as a destination for higher education, Ms Marina Alexandrou and Ms Yioula Makriyiannis, in charge of admissions and college relations at Cyprus College in Nicosia were in the city today.

Ms Marina Alexandrou, Director of Admissions, and Ms Youth Makriyiannis during a seminar on ‘Scope of Education in Cyprus’ at Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Songs, dances mark school function
Chandigarh, December 3
It was music and dance all the way at the annual function-cum-founder’s day celebrations of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, here today.

Tiny tots of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, perform during their 17th annual day-cum-founder’s day function at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh

10-day NSS camp inaugurated
Chandigarh, December 3
A 10-day NSS camp was inaugurated on the campus of the Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, here today. Under the programme chalked out for the NSS volunteers, the students would spend time with senior citizens and the physically challenged, take care of their needs and organise cultural programmes for them.

An afternoon of songs and dances
Chandigarh, December 3
Cheerful dresses with sparkling stars were not required for the young innocents to look different. They managed to leave behind an everlasting impression on the spectators by dressing up like chuckling cauliflowers and fresh lady fingers.

Fine arts workshop inaugurated
Panchkula, December 3
A five-day “Fine arts inter-zonal workshop” was inaugurated at Government College, Panchkula, here today.Mr Anoop Lather, Director, Youth and Cultural Affairs Department, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, was the chief guest for the morning session while Ms P.S. Mann, officiating Joint Director, was the chief guest for the evening session.

Option of computer science in B.Ed
Chandigarh, December 3
Panjab University has decided to commence giving the option of computer science as one of the subjects in Bachelor of Education courses in its affiliated colleges from the forthcoming session (2004-2005).

Hamara School
One of the oldest schools in region
A red building surrounded with swaying palms. This is the world of Henderson Jubilee Senior Secondary School marked with hard work, passion and the will to succeed. Founded by missionary Caterine Hollister Jones in 1975, The school, located at Kharar, is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi. Jones’ love for education encouraged people to send their wards to this school. 

A view of Henderson Jubilee Senior Secondary School, Kharar. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

‘Computers can’t replace teachers’
School Principal Reverend Naresh Donald says the present education system puts a lot of burden on the students as the focus is on reading textbooks and appearing for examinations. There should be a better system that involves the students in activities which are essential for their overall development. Vocational education is essential.

Poems by students

• Mahatma Gandhi

• My Mother

• Dear God

Warrants against ex-Speaker Ravi Inder issued
Panchkula, December 3
Mr P.K. Yadav, Judicial Magistrate (First Class), has issued bailable warrants against former Punjab Speaker Ravi Inder Singh, Ms Rajmohinder Kaur and Mr Gurdev Singh, member trustee of the Sardar Baldev Singh Charitable Trust, for not appearing before the court in connection with a case of embezzlement against the trio.

Punjabi singer makes debut
Chandigarh, December 3
“Ishq Tere Naal”, the debut music album of Laddi Bath, was released at a function here today. Laddi is the latest entrant to the Punjabi music scenario from the USA. He is also the music composer for the album.

Look for special stuff at exhibition rich in content, 
fascinating in form
ARE you looking for some ‘special’ stuff in the market to decorate your house or handicrafts that would make your relatives cast envious glances? You must visit National Handicraft Handloom Festival-cum-Exhibition currently going on at the Parade Ground in Sector 17. It would continue till December 7.

It’s my life
I was always encouraged to dream big
I belong to small town Nabha (near Patiala) but always dreamt about those heights which were just considered to be jokes in that crowd. My father, who is a businessman, and my mother, a housewife, always encouraged me to dream big.

Home Decor
Simplicity is the hallmark of this house
Simple and functional. That is the best way to describe the house of eminent architect, Mr S.D. Sharma, at Sector 7 in Panchkula. Unlike most houses these days, the focus is on architecture at Sharmas’ home, rather than on adding beautiful accessories in the house.

The aspect (FACADE) of the house is unique and welcoming. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan.
 

Eating Out
Heart-warming soup rehris beckon
IT is that time of the year when the rehris of kulfi, ice-cream, sherbet, lime water and other things cool suddenly give way to things warm. Like groundnuts, gachak... and soup. Enterprising little businessmen brave the chilling temperature and winds of the winter season to keep the others from shivering with their piping hot concoctions.

Geeta Chandran to perform on Dec 11
Danseuse Geeta Chandran will perform at the Festival of Music and Dance here on December 11. She is a bridge between the pristine classical style of bharatnatyam and the more contemporary dance form. Her first guru was Swarna Saraswathy. She is a bridge between the pristine classical style of bharatnatyam and the more contemporary dance form. Her first guru was Swarna Saraswathy. She went on to acquire additional skills in bharatnatyam under K.N. Dakshinamoorti and V. Krishnamurthi.

Punjabi singer makes debut
Chandigarh, December 3
“Ishq Tere Naal”, the debut music album of Laddi Bath, was released at a function here today. Laddi is the latest entrant to the Punjabi music scenario from the USA. He is also the music composer for the album.

Mini basketball court on anvil
Chandigarh, December 3
After creating waves in basketball in the under-17 and under-19 girls sections in the region, IS Dev Samaj Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, is all set to install the mini basketball courts on the school premises.

Basketball team members of IS Dev Samaj Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, practise on their school premises. — A Tribune photograph

PU rowers lead in 2 events
Chandigarh, December 3
Rowers from Panjab University stole the limelight by staying ahead in two events in the All-India Inter-University Rowing Championship, which began at Sukhna Lake here today.

Rowers of Panjab University lead in one of the heats in the double scull event on the opening day of the All-India Inter-University Rowing Championship at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Golfers should do warm-up exercises, says fitness trainer
Chandigarh, December 3
Ninety per cent of the back injuries caused while playing golf are due to stiff hamstring muscles, said Mark Arnold, fitness trainer of the UK PGA team, at the Chandigarh Golf Club here today. He is here to provide guidance on the fitness levels for golf trainees as part of the three-day PGA golf teaching programme at the club.

Mark Arnold

Kapil Dev to visit city tomorrow
Chandigarh, December 3
The legendary cricketer and former Captain of the Indian cricket team Kapil Dev will be in Chandigarh on December 5 to meet and interact with under 19 schoolchildren of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45 and Yadavindra Public School, Mohali. This is part of the build up to the ICC World Cup 2004 undertaken by MAX, the premium movies and events channel.

DAV-10 win archery meet
Chandigarh, December 3
DAV College, Sector 10, today bagged the overall Panjab University Inter-College Archery Championship title by collecting 1,764 points at SGGS College, Sector 26. The host college got second place while third place went to DAV College, Abohar. Amit and Paramvir of DAV College, Sector 10, won first two places, respectively, in the individual events.

Indoor games at cultural function
Panchkula, December 3
Indoor and outdoor games and a cultural programme were organised by the Saket Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped Children to mark World Disabled Day here today.