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Glasgow varsity to hold counselling
session Chandigarh, January 21 The counselling session will highlight the main aspects of the University of Glasgow and enlighten the students from all fields of study on the various options available to them. Dr James Brown, Director, undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, will be available for discussions. According to Ms Richa Jain, an official of Study Overseas, among various countries, the UK is emerging as one of the most popular destinations for students. The UK education system had a reputation for quality standards at all levels. Its courses encouraged independence, creativity and self-reliance—the qualities that employers around the world were looking for. Representing 61 universities in the UK, Study Overseas Ltd takes pride in being the largest British Education Consultancy in India. For the past eight years, along with its associate company Employment Overseas, it has not only helped students to reach their dream universities in the UK, but also helped them find jobs after completion of degrees.
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College studies hit as
teachers go on strike Chandigarh, January 21 The agitating teachers criticised the Capt Amarinder Singh government for going back on poll promises. The Congress high command also came under criticism. The PCCTU is demanding restoration of 95 per cent grant for all colleges and implementation of pension-gratuity scheme of December, 1996. The union demanded implementation of the mandatory UGC notification of December, 1998, HRA and RAA for rural colleges, 15 per cent HRA for Patiala colleges, enhanced allowances and CPF from January 1, 1996, to December 12, 1998, and retention of 10 plus two classes in colleges. The agitating teachers also demanded re-designation of DPEs and librarians, formation of a statutory state council for higher education, relaxation for refresher courses and due scales for tutors. The union in a note signed by its president S.S. Hundal and general secretary Dr V.K. Tewari claimed that two rounds of talks were held with the Punjab Chief Minister and others in connection with their demands. |
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15 schools take part in painting
contest Mohali, January 21 Two art teachers from all participating schools were specially invited to attend an art workshop (also organised by CIVA), which was held simultaneously. The competition was divided into five groups according to the classes and each group was given a different theme to paint on. According to Mrs Saru Singh, Director CIVA, the idea behind the competition was to inculcate a feeling of patriotism among schoolchildren. The winners of the competition were selected by a team of judges comprising Mr Mahesh Parjapati and Mr Rakesh Bani, Lecturers at Government College of Art, Sector 10, Chandigarh. The prizes were given away by Mr Madan Lal, Assistant Director, Institute of Design for Handicraft, Punjab and Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh. Results: GROUP A (Play Class to L.K.G.):1st:Kiranpreet (A.K.S.I.P.S.), 2nd: Niharika (DAV-10) and Asma (Sanjay Public-70), 3rd: Gurleen (Lawrance School) and Vikas Lama (Green Field). GROUP B (Class I and II): 1st: Arshpreet (S.S.I.C.S.), 2nd: Amandeep Kaur (DAV-10) and Shreya Seth (DAV-10),3rd Amit Sharma (Shastri Model) and Sampada (Swami Ram Tirath School) GROUP C (Class III and IV): 1st: Barinder Jeet Kaur (Gem Public), 2nd: Sukhjit (Shastri Model) and Surbhi Sood (DAV-10), 3rd: Anshula (DAV-10) and Ritu Sharma (St. Xavier-71). GROUP D (Class V - VII):1st: Simarpreet Kaur (Golden Bell), 2nd: Amisha Gupta (DAV-10) & Jasmeen (Golden Bells), 3rd: Himanshu (Swami Ram Tirtha) & Jaspreet (Sanjay Public-70) GROUP E (Class VIII - 10):1st: Gurpreet Kaur (Lawrance School), 2nd: Tania Singh (Lawrance School) and Manpreet Saggu (Golden Bells), 3rd: Rohini (S.S.I.C.S.) and Harpreet Kaur (St. Xavier) Special Prize: Amrinder Preet (Lawrance School), Roshni Gill (Sanjay Public- 70), Rajan (DAV-10), Avleen Kaur, Gagandeep (DAV-10). Consolation prizes: Prokshita (Sanjay Public-70), Navneet (DAV-10) Kahkashan Asmat (Swami Ram Tirth), Tarun Sharma (St. Xavier-71), Taniya (Gem Public), Prerna Pandey (Gem School), Kushboo (Green Field), Amanpreet (Golden Bells), Anil Tuli (DAV-10), Sumit Kaur (Lawrance School), Harnoor Caur (AKSIPS), Dharmider(Sarvhitkari-71), Sonakshi (Shemrock), Sadhvi (Anees School), Diksha (Mount Carmel). |
Home Decor A house made well is a house well lived in. This is how one can describe the home of Mr Bal Mukand Sharma known across Punjab more for his comedy shows than as Deputy General Manager, Markfed. His house, located in Phase 3B2 here, is an example of flawless symphony between the exterior and the interior. The facade of the house stands out, painted in a colour very different from those in the neighbourhood — a shade of light brown matched with off-white. The inside, too, is a glorious mix of beige, wood brown and cream colours. ‘‘The most striking part of the house’s interior is that it gives the look of a very large house. Actually it is a 10-marla house. But the way the kitchen, the drawing room and the dining room have been built, all in a single hall, gives it an open look,’’ explains Mr Sharma’s wife, Kanchan. A lecturer in Home Science, she has ensured that her house is picture perfect. Even after having lived in the house for two years, it looks as good a new. ‘‘When we bought this house, there was a certain colour combination that was used the maximum. For example, the kitchen was a beautiful mix of light and dark brown. The wall penelling was of wooden colour. So I decided to use light beige curtains with a large light brown frill.’’ The curtains were specially stitched to include delicate folds. The end effect was grand. ‘‘Considering that we do not have a single wall painting or decoration, the drawing room looks done up because of the curtains,’’she said. Following a growing rage in interior decoration, the kitchen has been built in the open mode. A two-feet-high wall separates the kitchen from the rest of the hall. The staircase with a decorated wooden handrail is located in the middle of the hall, complementing the organisation of the kitchen, the drawing room and the dining section. ‘‘I love the open kitchen style as the person who is cooking does not feel alienated and remains part of all that is happening in the rest of the house. In closed kitchens, the woman of the house who spends many hours cooking, feels left out,” explained Kanchan. But how does she manage to keep the house spotless with two children. ‘‘I am lucky to have been blessed with a family that is aesthetically-oriented. Both my son, Himank and daughter Ibna keep their room clean, sometimes cleaner than our room,’’said Kanchan with pride.
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Korean scarves in vogue among
girls Korean scarves are creating ripples among the youngsters of the city. Also popular are shiny scarves with tassels that promises to leave you beaming even in cloudy January days. Net scarves are also in vogue among teenagers of the world. Just in case you have not purchased the scarves till now, drive down to the arcade, now. You will find imported scarves in baby pink, oceanic blue, icy white and green hanging outside garment stores and artificial jewellery shops all over the city. This stuff is not very expensive either. You can buy a scarf anywhere between Rs 250 and Rs 450. The stoles and shawls are priced anywhere between Rs 600 and 1500. You can purchase made-in-India scarves also. They are available in the market for just Rs 45. The colour of these scarves are dull and the stuff is also rough. No wonder, shops selling imported scarves are doing "real good" business. “Everyday we are selling at least five to six scarves to youngsters, specially college students,” says Ms Raman, owner of an artificial jewellery and gift shop in Sector 11. “They are nice and alluring. This is not all. You can wrap them around your neck with just any dress”. She says, “ a four- feet- long scarves are fast replacing chunnis. Nowadays, you come across a large number of girls who prefer to wear the stuff with salwar kameej,”. Ms Raman further adds, “as they are light to wear and easy to carry, some girls, driving down the college in bright lurex tops over regular trousers, allow the scarves to hang from their necks, casually”. Explaining the trend, Ms Raman asserts, “scarves look chic. Made of 100 per cent polyester, they can be worn even on cheerful sunny days. In fact you can wear them when it is too warm in place of shawls. Moreover, you can wear the scarves throughout the year unlike stoles and mufflers that have to be stored in some remote corner of the closet once the weather changes”. Agreeing with her, young fashion designer Ramandeep Sandhu says, “the imported scarf provides ample fabric to wrap up your frame and goes with everything. Right from a formal evening gown to jeans”. For that electrifying effect, Ms Sandhu recommends wearing a scarf round the neck as a loop with long and short ends. |
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Eating Out Lunches and dinners out in the corporate world are generally linked with work. The businessmen like to unwind over a meal with their dealers, distributors and other associates after a brainstorming session of a seminar or conference. And for such occasions, a venue that caters to their business as well as culinary needs is sought. One that should be spacious. It should have the latest gadgets (OHPs, telephone connection, Internet, fax etc). And then music and preferably a dance floor for the finale (specially suited for social functions and gatherings like ladies sangeet and kitty parties). Plus good food at a reasonable rate. Recognising this need, Sanjay Puri decided to diversify his establishment of food catering when he set up Grand Plaza in Sector 26, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh (next to Cossets), last September. It is a huge three-storeyed complex with two banquet halls that can accommodate up to 500 guests, a restaurant-cum-bar (bar will be functional from April) and two dance floors and a DJ. An added advantage is the ample parking space in the area unlike the other crowded commercial spots in the city. ‘‘It is a one-stop solution for every event,’’ claims Mr Puri proudly as he shows the newly done up interiors that are an interesting play of colour matching and lighting. Besides hosting weddings, shaguns and ladies sangeet, he says his list of clients includes corporate biggies Reliance, Ranbaxy, NIFD and banks. Their in-house ‘‘food factory’’ backed by his experience of seven years in the catering industry is the USP of Grand Plaza. In fact, you can avail yourself of a number of packages, depending on the need. One is the buffet (costing Rs 75 for veg) that is laid out in the basement daily during daytime. This is specially designed keeping in view the taste of the traders and industrialists dotting Madhya Marg from Sector 26 to Sector 9. Also, it is a hit among women who hold their kitty parties here. After a couple of games of tombola, the steaming hot dal-sabzi-raita-roti-meetha containers lined up in the restaurant beckon the women. Then, there is provision for mocktails, snacks, soups, beverages and main veg and non-veg meals topped with dessert that usually come with a wedding. Munch on their delightful kaju rolls and veg sticks dipped in garlic sauce or the chicken achari tikka and kalmi along with a sip of fruit punch or mango tango as you wait for the bride to make an entry, all bedecked and blushing. And then gorge on portions of sprouted beans salad, methi chicken, rogan josh, Amritsari fish complemented with pulao and naan or the shakahari malai kofta, mushroom makhni and pindi chana. Even the calorie-filled ras malai or gajar halwa should not be shunned. For, the food consumed can be instantly taken care of one the dance floor. Shake a leg and feel the fat melting away and go home happy. Then there is the restaurant menu for casual visitors and small groups looking for a place to eat. And lastly, Grand Plaza also caters to those who would rather have their fill of the fare at home. Call 5079611 for home delivery. For Rs 200 (veg) and Rs 240 (non-veg), you get a family meal of dal, sabzi, panir or chicken, parathas, salad and pickle in special packings that are microwave compatible, much to the delight of the housewife.
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