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Cyanide begins with a bang Chandigarh, February 22 Presentations in the subjects of chemical engineering and bio-technology, saw participation from teams drawn from engineering institutes from all over the country. However, in the end, 20 papers were shortlisted from the ones received. While the first prize of Rs 2,000 went to Navneet Pruthy and Sakshi of NIT Jalandhar, the second prize went to Amit Sharma of DAV College, Jalandhar, in the paper on chemical engineering. In bio-technology, the first prize went to Manu Prabhakar and Madhusudan of the local Punjab Engineering College, Puja Singh and Kanwal of Hansraj Mahavidyalaya, Jalandhar, were declared second. In the evening an entertainment session was organised to mark the inauguration. A former student of the university and now a popular face in Punjabi music videos, Shweta, alongwith her group, performed on the occasion. In addition to two instrumental items, bhangra team of the host department gave an energetic performance while the western dance on “Hai dum” earned a big round of applause from the crowd. Tomorrow promises to be a fun-filled day for participants wanting to try their hand at various skills ranging from acting to fine arts. A fete at the department would feature contests in music, dramatics and literary activities. A stall for games would also be put up. In the evening, a fashion show would be held at the Gymnasium Hall. Comprising three rounds, the fashion show has five teams participating in the contest. The participating teams include JC Modelling Institute, NIIFT, Mohali, Kapsons, Government College, Sector 11, and the host department. Teams have come all the way from Chennai, Surat Khal, Bangalore to participate in the three-day event. From the region, teams from Amritsar, Jalandhar and Delhi colleges and institutes are participating in the event. |
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IGNOU convocation via teleconferencing Chandigarh, February 22 Giving this information, Dr Umesh Chandra Pandey, Regional Director, IGNOU, Punjab and Chandigarh, said eminent space scientist Dr
Kasturirangan, former Chairman, ISRO, and former Secretary, Department of Space, delivered the convocation address. At the Regional Centre, Khanna, Prof
S.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, was the guest of honour. At least 242 students received degrees and diplomas.
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Manipuri students
celebrate annual day Chandigarh, February 22 Expressing their feelings for their culture through poetry recitation and myriad dance forms, the students sang to reaffirm their commitment to their tradition. Contests in singing, dancing and antakshri were organised at the get-together during the two-hour function. An extempore speech with 10 topics to choose from and the “instant acting show” attracted a large participation from Manipuri students studying in various colleges and departments of the university. Organised by the Manipur Students Association, the contests were followed by a prize distribution function. Mr Rahul Bhattal, son of the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Ms Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, was the chief guest.
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Jhankar concludes Chandigarh, February 22 The results are as follows: Folk dances:
Government College, Karamsar, Ludhiana (1), GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana (2), Shanti Tara College, Ahmedgarh, Sangrur (3). Western dances:
PTU College, Ludhiana (1), Vaish College, Rohtak (2), PU Campus, UIET (3). One-act play: APJ College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar (1), MLN College, Yamunanagar (2), GCM College, Sector 11, Chandigarh (3). Mime:
MLN College, Yamunanagar (1), APJ College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar (2), Smit, Radaur, Yamunanagar (3). Mono-acting:
Mr Gaurag Bhalla of APJ College, Jalandhar (1), Bhavana of Government Education College, Sector 20, Chandigarh (2), Rahul Bhalla of SD College, Chandigarh (3). Folk song:
Kuljeet Singh of APJ College, Jalandhar and Gurinder Kainth of Government College of Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh (1), Hardeep Kaur of PU Campus and Rajan of SD College, Sector 32 (2) PS Makhdoomi of Kashmir University and Vishav Bharti of PU Campus (3). Geet: Sukhwinder of Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh (1), Poonam Rajpur of SD College, Sector 32 (2), Rimi Chopra of MCM DAV (3). Ghazal:
Ashmeet Kaur of MCM DAV (1), Hardeep Bani of PU Campus (2), Gurpreet Sharma of APJ College and Meenakshi of Government Education College, Sector 20 (3). Debate:
Asha Bajaj of PTU, Jalandhar (1), Ayushman Khurana of DAV, Sector 10 (2), Tanvi Garg of GCG, Sector 11 and Sacchal of APJ College, Jalandhar (3). Declamation:
Varun of PTU, Jalandhar (1), Ayushman of DAV, Sector 10 and Swati of PU Campus (2), Mridula of MCM DAV, Sector 36 (3). Rangoli: Mandeep Kaur of APJ, College (1), Liza Bansal of GGS, Sector 26 (2), Narinder Kaur of GCG 42 (3). Landscape:
Varinder Kaur of APJ College (1), Anamica of GCG, Sector-42 (2), Anand Sharma of DAV College, Sector 10 (3).
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Parents briefed on child development Chandigarh, February 22 Ms Nandita Chaudhary, Reader at Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, who specialises in the field of child development, answered queries of the parents. Dr Dhiren Gupta, a paediatrician from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi , also responded to queries of the parents. Dr Romilla Soni, an educator with the NCERT, also spoke.
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Shiksha kendra opened at DPS Chandigarh , February 22 |
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St John’s
selected for award Chandigarh, February 22 The award carries Rs 1.50 lakh cash and a trophy. The winners of the national-level awards would also be announced at the prize distribution function.
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Hamara School Pandit Mohan Lal SD Public School is being run by Pandit Mohan Lal Sanatan Dharam Education Society. The school is run purely on secular lines. It aims at imparting sound academic, pedagogic, ethical and moral education based on tenets of Sanatan Dharam. Education imparted to students is based on following aim and objectives:
We celebrate all major festivals in the school having in mind the significance, theme and values associated with them. We also have various competitions like fancy dress, rhymes, writing etc besides sports day and annual day. All students are encouraged to participate in these events.
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We want to nurture scientific outlook
We interact with children and their parents regularly in order to spot their individual interests and learning towards art, painting, music, drama, sports and academics. We also involve parents with view to build up talent along right line. Our endeavour is to seek cooperation and active participation of parents. In this process of growth we tend to resolve physical, mental, handicaps faced by the children. In particular, brilliant children of poor illiterate families and those of working parents receive our special and devoted attention so that their dreams blossom. By and large children are deeply influenced by media and our changing lifestyle. Their parents hold high aspiration. Parents expectations from school are also very high. They are willing to spend money on education. However, the activity involvement has been found wanting on many occasions, despite our coaxing them to share more time with their children. With guidance and support of management and deep devotion and dedication of staff, we work hard with mission to fire imagination of our school children and lead them to attain their ambition to become proud citizen of our country.
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Kathak danseuse to perform on Feb 27 Chandigarh, February 22 A disciple of eminent gurus like Inder Kumar Pattnaik of Jamshedpur and Pandit Durga Lal, Kastuar has earned the reputation of being a perfectionist in the field of performing arts. A dancer, scholar, thinker and an art administrator, Kastuar is known for his commitment in the field of classical dance. Kastuar has mastered each and every aspect of the Jaipur gharana. Subtlety of footwork, portrayal of emotions through ‘bhava’, graceful lyrical movements are only a few strong points of his performances. |
MonaPali’s outfits exhibit elegance Mona and Pali unveiled their Indian treasure trove consisting of 27 outfits at the show, most of which were inspired by the vivid phulkari colour palette. All of these bore the unmistakable stamp of the duo which presents itself as full -bodied elegance coupled with heavy ethnic embroidery. As Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s resounding voice filled the venue, one after another model displayed lehngas loaded with aesthetic appeal. The silhouettes were soft and supple with an emphasis on layering. Mirror work, thread embroidery, ari and zardosi figured in all designs, some of which were inspired by Jamini Roy’s paintings . Notable were the accessories with each dress which blended well with the overall image projected by the creation. The bridal collection displayed on the ramp was quite exquisite and a yellow ochre lehnga especially came in for a lot of applause. Some sheer lehngas with a “pajami” underneath were worn with heavily embroidered angrakha style tops , these were followed by double-layered embellished silk lehngas matched with sheer georgette tops and silk bustiers.Some “gararas” and “shararas” also dotted the collection. As a special tribute to Patiala, the duo also presented a special line of Patiala
salwars. Designer Kavita Bhartiya who is known for her contemporary Indo-western outfits which depicts a close fusion of international fashion trends and the resplendent wealth inherent in traditional embroidery forms. Kavita’s collection had a fresh feel as one colour flowed into another
smoothly. The collection featured mostly long and short split skirts coupled with spaghetti and tulip tops. Sequins were the order of the day as very wearable straight cut lehngas in faluschai and pink displayed a toned down contrast. Nandita Basu’s collection had a distinct clean and structured look to it. Fusing together black, red and white her dresses made a strong fashion statement , the kind desired by the youth of today. Knee -length coats worn with tight trousers or with ankle length boots and gum shoes formed a large chunk of her dresses. Straight to pleated knee length and mini skirts along with one piece dresses and peddle pushers were all classically stylish and trendy at the same time. Harmeet Bajaj who choreographed the show made liberal use of traditional music and dance as interludes to rounds on the catwalk. The show was preceded by a Jago procession and giddha performed by local girls. Ranging from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to instrumental remix the music had it all. The star of the evening, however, emerged out to be MP Preneet Kaur, the “Maharani” of Patiala who pleasantly surprised everyone with her western ensemble. |
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Morning Chatter Not so long ago, women were accorded the preferred status of belonging to the “fairer sex”. Concessions included men jumping to attention the moment a lady walked into a room. They gladly gave up their seat and eagerly waited on her. Not to leave a woman unattended, seemingly interested men kept the conversation going and, at the end of the party, gallantly walked her to the door, bidding adieu with just the right phrases. They were neither too patronising nor too stiff. They were also pretty good at camouflaging their personal opinions about the lady in question. It were these chivalrous gestures that marked the difference between men who were well bred and those who were uncouth. Cads too displayed ‘correct’ manners in wooing their ladyloves. In fact, no stone was left unturned to make the right impression. From borrowing money for five star coffee treats to buying roses, chocolates and gifts, the courting process was rife with tension and uncertainty that tested your nerves. Will she? Won’t she? plagued the mind as you devised countless strategies to earn a response in the affirmative. The fear of rejection and humiliation amongst peer group were all-consuming concerns for you. Ah! those were the days when men behaved like men and women did what women were supposed to do. Germaine Greer and the Great Women’s Liberation Movement did not seriously impact the coy and demure Indian miss though it did create the ground for the emergence of a thinking breed of damsels keen on mastering the art of effective assertion. Today, they neither endorse bra burning nor do they don the sati savitri image. Comfortable with themselves and their sexuality they are not apologetic about making the first move. Acting purely on instinct, they take their chances level headedly. The result? You have women bravely wearing their hearts on their sleeves. They make the first move. They ask the guy out for coffee. They tell you that they find you cute and also wasn’t it time to upgrade the relationship from the platonic level? While you are still preparing your opening line on how to go across to the pretty lady across the room and ask her for a dance, she sees a flicker of interest in your eyes and confidently strides over, leading you almost like a puppy on to the floor. Women no longer mind coming unescorted to a party. They sit on bar stools and order drinks for themselves without waiting for a man to do the honours. This independence has made you re-evaluate your market value. You are getting used to being marginalised and often redundant. However, the silver lining comes when this equality bit is taken to its welcoming conclusion — they insist on paying the bill. In a non-offensive manner they remind you that you had paid last time and it is only fair that they foot it this time. Honestly, you don’t mind giving your body, mind and wallet some rest and peace of mind. May be, it is not a bad idea to learn how to flutter your eyelashes and develop the right come-hither looks, leaving the confident lasses to take the baton from here on. Of course, you do lament that you can no longer say, “When a woman says no, she means yes.” But then, today, more than ever before, the fair sex sure knows its mind. |
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Rose Garden trees fall prey to vandalism Trees at Zakir Rose Garden here are falling victim to vandalism in the form of graffiti.
As the city celebrated the zenith of spring in the form of Festival of Gardens, hundreds of varieties of roses here were veiled in nets to save these from vandals. However, it was the
amaltas, jamun, kachnar, and chakasi trees that had to bear the brunt of this “national obsession” of assertion of self, or of one’s love. Eulogised by many a Bollywood reel romantic pair, this assertion of love by generations of lovers has defaced the natural beauty of the garden causing an irreparable loss to the trees. The Festival of Gardens is celebrated each year at the garden, so as to bring the city residents close to nature, at the apogee of spring, when the sun exudes its radiant rays and makes the flora and fauna bring out their best hues. But instead of appreciating the changing colours of spring, many a cozy twosome take great pride in inscribing their names on the trees or scratching the bark to create a smooth surface for the graffiti. Surprisingly, this destruction does not stir the officials concerned or public consciousness. The scores of gardeners employed at the garden say that they cannot keep a check on people in such a vast area all the time, while most people tend to ignore this as insignificant. This tragedy of the commons — which means that the common resources like historical monuments, air, water etc., get destroyed, extinct or damaged — affects as much the city residents as the rest of the country. The only component of law that saves us from this tragedy of commons is the right to property. Personal possessions get well looked after, but everything else that cannot be singularly possessed gets destroyed. One would fence his garden, not allow his own children to spoil flower beds, or uproot the saplings, but a public garden is for having fun. Your child scribbling on the wall would invite a spanking, but when the awesome sculptures at Rock Garden are defaced by making moustaches on them, or the Binder - loves- Pooja kind of graffiti is carved on trees at there, it fails to make anyone sit up and take note.
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‘Centre committed to giving people healthier lifestyle’
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kaul said the fitness movement initiated by Personal Point had changed the lives of hundreds of city residents, by giving them a fit body and a healthy lifestyle. “It is keeping with the concept of ‘prevention is better than cure’ that we have launched this programme after intensive research and is a tested health module targeting people who are not obese and want to remain that way throughout their life,” she added. The new programme under which a family will be given tips on nutritional counselling and physical exercise, their behavioural analysis and modification and therapeutic nutrition (for patients of blood sugar, high cholesterol and lactating mothers and underweight adolescents etc.). The programme will thus have a holistic approach in ensuring that the clients have a healthier lifestyle, say Dr B.D. Goyal and Ms Shikha Goyal, who run the clinic here. The doctors, including dieticians and therapists, will be given a special training before the programme begins in the first week of March, adds Dr Kaul. She says that as of now they were targeting families in the clinic, but the programme would later be launched with the community as in clubs, through seminars. TNS
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The concluding day of Swarn Nritya Pratibha saw kathak lovers enjoy an enthralling evening at the Tagore Theatre here yesterday. The programme was organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration and the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy. It started with a fine kathak performance by twin sisters Divya and Diksha Upreti of Lucknow Gharana. Starting with Ganesh Vandanana, both Divya and Diksha shifted to the technical aspects in their next item “Taal Chautaal”, showing intricate footwork and graceful body movements in ‘tukde’, ‘paran’, ‘chakradhar paran’ and ‘todi’. In their concluding item ‘Holi’, the sisters infused a healthy dose of ‘abhinaya’ into their act. The grace of Lucknow Gharana was complemented by the rhythm of Jaipur Gharana in Harish Gangani’s performance who stood out as the only male dancer of the show. Starting with Ram Stuti, Harish demonstrated the finer nuances of Jaipur Gharana which he inherited from his father Kundan Lal Gangani and brother Ranjider Gangani. To match the mood, Harish presented Punjabi Dhamal in 14 beats and an abhinaya-based Guru Bhajan. Kathak in choreographed form came from artistes of the Kathak Kendra as they moved on a rhythmic cycle of 10 beats in an item called ‘Taal Darshan’. Later, they took the audience to the court of the kings of Oudh in which soft movements came along with words of poetic praise. Artistes of the Narayan Nrityalaya, Delhi, presented ‘Pung Cholom’, a martial dance form from Manipur. Other who performed tonight included Odissi dancer Mitali Kamat and Bharatnatyam dancer Sukanya Venkataraman. Mitali began with Mangalacharan in Rag Malika in which the dancer paid obeisance to the Mother Earth. She also presented Pallavi which blended well-defined choreographic movement with ‘swara’ which was set to raag Aravi. OC
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The aim and objectives of our school outline our plan of action. For teaching as Principal, my efforts are wholly directed to ensure overall growth and development of children on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual spheres. We want them to learn and gain knowledge, nurture scientific outlook, develop self-confidence and imbibe civic consciousness consistent with traditional values of our culture.
When fashion critics wax eloquent about the designer sister duo from Kolkatta, MonaPali, they have ample reason to do so. The pair along with Kavita Bhartiya and Nandita Basu brought a refreshing whiff of haute couture culture to the city last evening.Their creations featured in the fashion show organised as part of the Heritage Festival celebrations.
After helping city residents lose a collective weight of almost one lakh kilos over five years, Dr Shobha Kaul, Head of a health and beauty care conglomerate — Personal Point, today launched a family health package in the city.