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Students organise exhibition Mohali, January 22 In the craft section, handmade products from waste material were exhibited. In the science section, non-working and working models were put up. |
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Bansal opens Maharana Pratap centre Chandigarh, January 22 The Department of History was granted a sum of Rs 4 lakh by the local MP to promote study and research in Indian history and the history of Rajasthan, especially the ideas and ideals of Maharana Pratap. The Head of the Department, Prof Kamlesh Mohan, thanked Mr Bansal and Prof Pathak and assured them that the fund for research would be put to good use. |
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Hamara School Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Kharar, is an old government-aided institution which is being run under the chairmanship of Mr Ravi Inder Singh, former speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The school was started by Giani Mohinder Singh Ghataur with missionary zeal after a Sikh student of the area, who had gone to Ambala to appear in the matriculation examination, get converted into a Christian. Taking serious note of the incident, Giani Mohinder Singh Ghataur laid the foundation of Khalsa Senior Secondary School. The first batch of students passed the matriculation examination in 1920. The school is being run by the Ambala Board of Education, Jameshedpur, which was set up in 1935-36 and has nine members. Mr Baldev Singh, first Defence Minister of India, had remained the Chairman of the board for some years. At present Mr Ravi Inder Singh is the Chairman. The school, which has imparted education to lakhs of students, is housed in a beautiful building in the lap of nature. It has big playgrounds, including a 400-metres track, the only one of its type in the whole district. It was turned into a coeducational institution about four years ago and now has 1,400 students on its rolls. The staff strength is 40. The institution imparts education from pre-nursery to Class XII in English and Punjabi medium. Apart from the arts stream, the school also runs medical and non-medical streams. NCC and NSS units have been set up in the school. Adequate emphasis is laid on sports
activates. Eight students of the school were in the Punjab team for the tug-of-war competition which was held in Murtzapur in Maharashtra in June last year. Harminder Singh was adjudged the best athlete of Punjab at the Punjab school athletic meet held during 2000-2001. Mohan Singh secured the first position in Punjab in the hammer throw competition during 2002-2003. Amandeep Kaur has been a national shot put star. |
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Arrest of Hooda, kin stayed Panchkula, January 22 Those granted the pre-arrest bail were Mr
Hooda, his wife Asha Hooda and the wife of his elder brother, Saroj
Hooda. Mr Hooda’s son, Deepinder, was not granted bail as he is in the USA. The Panchkula police had registered a case against the Hoodas on a complaint of Deepinder’s wife, Dr Geeta
Hooda, on Tuesday night. TNS |
Filling silence with colours Chandigarh, January 22 It's easy to track down the two bravehearts, who are proud to be the first to enroll in the special students batch, instituted by the Government College of Art (GCA), Sector 10, recently. Busy with the creative process in the college studio, Saurav and Vriti boast of colour and canvas as their best friends. Handicapped (deaf and dumb) since birth, both have evolved a strong expression through art. They have also traced their future in streaks of red and yellow. Saurav Saini, who also participated at the International Special Olympics held in Delhi in November last year, had always lived in the hope of attending a regular course in art. Now that his hopes have come alive, he can already feel the pulse of success. All questions regarding Saurav's inspiration are directed to his friend Rohit, who interprets his language for us. "Saurav was literally born into colours. His parents tell us of how he would spend hours admiring the vibrancy of nature and then come back to paint nature in his own way. He has a vast body of work to his credit. But he always felt discouraged because he was not a regular at college. Now that he is here, his fears have been allayed." Interestingly, Ganesha, as a theme, recurs in the creations of Saurav, who attributes the good omen to Ganpati. "I am looking forward to having diploma in fine art, which I will get at the end of four years," he says. The only difference between regular classes at GCA and those for special students is that while those attending the former will get a bachelor's degree, those enrolled in the latter will get a diploma. Further, special students are also exempted from the general knowledge test that forms a part of the entrance test for the Art College. Principal Brahm Prakash, who is equally proud to have enthusiastic students in Saurav and Vriti says, "They sat for three tests — water colour, composition and still life." Vriti loves to paint still life. As her brother offers to interpret, she begins to reveal, “I was a very reserved child. I loved colours, but it took years to convince everyone around me that I could have a future in art." But a determined Vriti made things happen the way she wanted to. First she took a beautician's training from Sector 34. Having stood on her feet, she sat for the test at Art College and came out with flying colours. Now she captures the beauty of silence in her creations. And she has reasons to do that. "My world is so full of silence that I feel obliged to explore its beauty. It is through art that I enter the world of sounds. I only wish I can share my silence with the world and make it see the beauty of my world." |
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New Releases Also starring Ajay Devgan and Akshay Kumar, it has plenty of action and emotions. The film also stars Tusshar Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Prakash Raaj, Atul Kulkarni and Tanuja. Jaya Prada and Lara Dutta are in special appearances. Directed by Raj Kumar
Santoshi, the film has cinematography by K.V. Anand, art by Nitin Desai, story and screenplay by Raj Kumar Santoshi and Shreedhar
Raghvan, dialogue by Raj Kumar Santoshi and Ranjeet Kapoor, choreography by Ganesh
Acharya, action by Tinu Verma and editing by Merzin Tauaria. Sameer has penned the lyrics for music director Ram Sampat. ‘Khakhee’ will be released at
Nirman, Chandigarh, and Suraj, Panchkula.
l l l Produced by Cutting Edge Entertainment ‘Aetbaar’ has been directed by Vikram
Bhatt. A spine-chilling thriller, it stars John Abraham and Bipasha
Basu. The supporting cast includes Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ali Asgar, Shruti
Ulfat, Ramona Sunavala, Tom Alter, Sumukhi Pendse and Pramod Moutho. The film has lyrics by Dev Kohli, Ibrahim
Ashq, Maya Govind, Nasir Faraaz and Chandrashekahr Rajit, music by Rajesh Roshan, cinematography by Pravin
Bhatt, story by Vikram Bhatt and Robin Bhatt, dialogues by Girish
Dhamija, screenplay by Robin Bhatt and Sanjiv Duggal, editing by Kuldeep
Mehan, art by R. Verman and action by Abhas Ali Moghul. It is a high-voltage emotional drama. ‘Aetbaar’ will be released at Piccadilly, Chandigarh, and Fun Republic, Manimajra. DP |
Fashion Fundas Saree, the six-yard rhapsody in fabric with the quintessential Indian appeal, is witnessing a sort of renaissance after taking years of beating from Indo-western dresses. With fashion designers reviving the classic statement, the prediction is that the saree will be seen again and in a big way this season. Designer Ritu Kumar had claimed recently that sarees had been the fastest selling items in her stores and were even being picked up by foreign clients. The saree has been the tour de force of the recent collections of India’s leading fashion designers... be it Ritu Kumar, Suneet Verma, Satya Paul, Ravi Bajaj, Tarun Tahliani or Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. If Suneet Verma played around with light-weight silk, georgette and chiffon to design sarees with sequin and thread embroidery teamed with asymmetrical shoulder strap blouses, then Ravi Bajaj took a break from the men’s wear to design sarees with a distinct European look. Innovative and no-fuss draping styles have given new dimensions to saree, says fashion designer Roop Shergill. This garment offers a wide canvas so let your creativity run riot and make a fashion statement, she adds. Various regions of India not only offer a mind-boggling choice of designs but also of ways of draping a saree. So drape it the Marathi, Gujarati or Coorgi way to step beyond the usual pull-on-pallav style, says Roop. Several innovative drapes have been displayed by the queen of drapes Shaina NC. Double pallav, fused fabric sarees have made this garment come of age. Saree can be worn as dhoti, pallav draped and fastened at the chest like cloaks or worn as dupattas, she adds. The twin drape with two contrasting sarees or matching dupatta is what Gurpreet, a faculty member at the JD Institute-35,recommends. Mumtaz drape, too, flatters the slim silhouette. Suneita Sharma, an Army officer’s wife, says: “The Coorgi drape that I teamed with a halter neck left me loaded with compliments at a cousin’s wedding.” And you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket to possess designer creations. A regular saree can also be pepped up by wearing it with a halter neck or off shoulder blouse, says Jivan, a budding designer. Bustiers, bikini tops and corsets have given a sexy twist to the good ol’ Indian drape and many pretty young things are now preferring to sizzle this way. Antique brocade churidars with saris is another innovative way suggested by Gurpreet. City stores’ shelves promise pretty options beyond the regular stuff. Ritu Kumar's outlet in Sector 9 has the antique look, zardozi and kashida (thread work) pieces teamed up with embroidered stringy cholis and blouses. As the look is very feminine this season so fabrics with flow and movement like soft, sensuous chiffon, crepes, georgettes and laces with hand embroidery are a hit with designers as well as customers. Even Hollywood actresses have shown a liking for saree. So the time is ripe to dig out your collection from the closet and don these with pride as this is one garment that is so very Indian and graceful. |
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Use light, shimmery nail
enamel shades She is all set for the evening party. This college goer has applied make-up and worn her favourite top over regular boot-cut denims. But she does not know what to do with her nails. These are brittle and look ugly. If your predicament is similar, just see what these make up artists have to say. First of all, you should ditch dark shades if you have short nails. They make the nails look even shorter. “You should opt for light and shimmery shades like shiny red, purple or glittering brown,” recommends make-up artist Neeru Sidhu. Ms Sidhu also recommends that you should remember to match the colour of your nail enamel with the shade of your lipstick and dress. “You can always pair lip hues like plump and chocolate with nails shades like copper and plump,” Ms Sidhu adds "You should reapply the colour after every two or three days.You may find it boring, but the exercise is essential to preserve the shine,” says Ms Sidhu. But the nail surface should be prepared nicely first. You should use polish remover to get rid of oil or lotion on the nails. After that wash and dry the nails before applying the base coat. Then paint two coats of the colour with light sweeping strokes. "Always start at the base and move upwards with cool precision,” beautician Ranjeeta Kaur asserts. “Just do not rush through the job. After that, allow the polish to dry between the coats. You do not have to wait much. Most enamels available in the market today do not take more than a minute to set in.” Last thing. Before venturing out of your house apply top coat to protect the nail polish. If you want you nails to shine, simply apply a thin layer of transparent glitter. Also remember never leave your dressing room without screwing the cap of nail enamel tightly. The nail paint will neither, spill nor dry. |
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You are interested in buying a ring, but do not have enough money to purchase one with sparkling stones. Do not worry. There are other rings also that look equally alluring. Of course, they are no substitute for diamonds, but they do look “splendid”. Are also chunky and inexpensive. Just drive down to any artificial jewellery shop in the city and you will see on display rings with fountain of beads gushing in all directions. In fact, the rings are available in different hues to go along with different dresses. “You can buy one in baby pink to suit your morning dress,” says Mr Yogender Kumar, owner of a jewellery shop in Sector 11. “Or pick up one with charming purple stones for evening parties”. This is not all. You can also buy rings with nice plastic flowers. Rather, you can slip roses and chrysanthemums around your fingers for that evergreen blooming effect. “The rings are actually inexpensive,” says Mr Randhir Singh of a Sector 35 card and gift shop. “You can buy them by spending Rs 10 to Rs 100. So instead of buying just one ring, you can buy at least 10 for variety, and to match different dresses”. He adds, “Otherwise also, the rings are of good quality. In fact, a majority of the rings are imported from China, Korea and other places. Some do not look artificial at all. Others promise to bring good luck to the wearer”. Plus two student Ramandeep Kaur has already purchased three for different parties. She is also planning to buy one for St Valentine’s Day bash. Her friend has also bought two for the big day. But before you drive down the road to college, there are some “mistakes” you should not be committing with your rings. First of all remember not to pile too many rings. It looks odd. Someone may even brand you as superstitious. Says young fashion designer Sandeep Kocchar, “We are not saying that you should not wear rings at all for the fear of being called superstitious. But wear them with style”. He asserts, “Chunky rings, readily available with jewellers, should be worn alone. If you love the thin ones, make sure you limit them to your fourth, centre or pinkie finger. The broad ones can be worn on any finger”.
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Punjabi album
released Mohali, January 22 There are nine songs in the album which have been written by six persons. |
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For all diet conscious residents, Dalmia Continental Private Limited has launched "world's healthiest cooking medium" olive oil under the brand name of "Leonardo". According to a press
statement, "Olive oil is not only rich in Vitamins A, D, E and K, but is also a rich source of mono-saturated fat that decreases bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol, preventing heart disease and aging". Regular intake also works wonder for skin and hair. —
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Tickets of the Bryan Adams show, to be held in Delhi on February 7, are available in Chandigarh at the Planet M store. Adams, a popular recording artiste, will perform live at Mittal Gardens in Delhi for the first time as part of his "India Live 2002". The tickets for the show are priced Rs 500 and Rs 750. Bryan Adams is a 10-time Grammy Award winner and has 12 Platinum hits worldwide. Adams has performed in over 45 countries and has sold over 55 million albums. The Canadian pop star will also perform in Bangalore for the second time at the Bangalore Palace Grounds on February 8. The concert will showcase a selection of Adams' award-winning hit songs including “Summer of 69", “Run to you”, “18 till I die”, “Everything I do I do it for you” among others.
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It’s my life I have one suggestion to make. This city is being invaded by outsiders and people residing here for long face lots of problems due to this. The traffic congestion is one of the biggest problems which needs to be solved at the earliest. More playing centres should be thrown open to public so that maximum city youngsters get themselves involved in sports. As told to Arvind Katyal |
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Classroom teaching:
Classroom teaching is an important aspect of education and without it, it was impossible to achieve good results. Classroom teaching is linked to the old system of education for which parents and teachers have a great regard even today. Though very intelligent students can do without classroom teaching, it was a must for average students.
‘Khakhee’ and ‘Aetbaar’ will be released tomorrow. Both have generated pre-release interest. For the first time, two films starring Amitabh Bachchan are being released the same day. Keshu Ramsay’s ‘Khakhee’ shows the pressures cops endure in duty.
Be it the recently held Star Screen Film Awards presentation ceremony or box office hits like ‘Devdas’, ‘Chalte Chalte’ and others, saree has been worn with an elan by new generation Bollywood divas like Aishwarya, Rani, Urmila, Kajol, Kareena and also by leading lights of daily soaps. If it was the expensive designer versions of ‘Devdas’ then the simple Rs 400 saree worn by Kareena in ‘Chameli’, too, was the talk of the tinsel town for quite sometime. 
The city has a lot of scope for personal grooming. That is why I like this city more than any other place. Being a student of the local Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, I have learnt a lot of good things in life. I would like to be a teacher of accountancy and would go in for M.Com and later appear in the UGC test. My hobby is playing various sports. I get inspiration and valuable support from my elder sister Sheetal, who is also in the accountancy line. I am of the firm opinion that this subject commands high respect and the future belongs to those who know more about accountancy. I am appearing in the Class X examination this year.