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CBSE dumps Ambala school
for playing truant Chandigarh, March 22 Sources in the board said the school, Guru Harkrishan Secondary Public School, Raj Mahal, Raja Park, Ambala Cantt, was not responding on time to various academic and examination-related queries by the board’s head office at Delhi and by the regional office here. The school authorities were not submitting the examination forms on time, it is learnt. The Secretary of the board, Mr G. Balasubramanian, said it was for general information that the provisional affiliation of the board with the school had been withdrawn. Parents have been advised to be careful while seeking admission to the school. The board had recently withdrawn the affiliation of Holy Child School, Kurukshetra. The sources said some other schools in the North were under the scanner of the board for violating the affiliation norms. It may be mentioned that the board had recently found two CBSE-affiliated city schools, DAV, Sector 10 and SGGS Collegiate Public School, Sector 26, violating the affiliation bylaws. In another case, the CBSE has found DAV Public School, Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, violating the provisions of the affiliation bylaws. An enquiry by the officers of the CBSE found that the authorities of the school were allegedly demanding donations during the admission and the merit of students was being totally ignored. The student strength exceeded 40 in a class. The office of the Joint Secretary (Affiliation), CBSE, Delhi, confirmed that a show-cause notice had been issued to the school and further inquiry was in progress. It may be mentioned that last year the CBSE had cancelled the affiliations of two institutes in Kota, Rajasthan, for violating the attendance norms. As per the affiliation bylaws of the CBSE, the fee charged should be commensurate with the facilities provided by the institution. A senior officer of the board said the CBSE affiliated schools, which were allowing the use of their premises to run coaching classes for students of other boards, were under the scanner of the board. As per the Chapter-II (norms of affiliation) of the CBSE, the institution affiliated to the board would not in general send candidates for examination of any other board or university. The institution could prepare candidates for the secondary and senior secondary examination of the CBSE only. Such schools can attract disaffiliation under the affiliation bylaws. |
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From Colleges Chandigarh, March 22 The Principal, Ms Vimal Bhargava, presented the annual report of the college. Kanaka Bart (BCA-II) and Shilpa Jaitley (BA III) were awarded the roll of honour.
Old students’ meet A meeting of the Old Students Association of Government College, Sector 46, was held on the college premises on Monday. The Principal, Mrs Geeta Mohan, presided. Around 50 members were present on the occasion. The following were elected office-bearers of the association: president — Mr Sukhwinder Singh; vice-president — Mr Grinder Singh Sarna; secretary — Mr Manvinder Singh Bedi; and joint secretary — Mr Aman Jaiswal.
Rs 25,000 donated to college DERA BASSI: As many as 107 students who passed out from the local Government Degree College last year, were given degrees at the annual convocation and prize distribution function on Monday. Apart from this, 120 students were given prizes for their outstanding performance in various fields. Surjit Singh and Gurwinder Singh who participated in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi were given college colours. Jaswinder Singh and Jaswinder Kaur were awarded as the best athletes of the college, while Manmohan Singh and Neeru were adjudged as brilliant students. Mr Avtar Singh, director of an industrial unit, was the chief guest. He donated Rs 25,000 to the college.
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Three get police remand for betting Panchkula, March 22 |
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Vardhan shines in Sham-e-Ghazal Chandigarh, March 22 Bringing variety to the show Baby Neha and master Gurvir presented a few Punjabi folk dances. Western Star group also gave a performance. |
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‘Goodbye Swami’ staged Chandigarh, March 22 Devotees gullibility comes forth as they try to interpret the swami’s actions. From ‘bhajan’ and ‘aarti’ to “Tu cheez badi hai mast mast” takes forward the theme. The cast included Parvesh Sethi as Swami Divyanand, Shyam Juneja as Swami Uchakkanand, Naresh Bhagat as Police Inspector and Madhu Sharda, Baby Thakur, Sandeep Chatterjeee, Deepak Arora, Sahil Grover, Rajeev Matharu, Pooja, Arti Sharma, Anil Verma and Shashi Shekhar as devotees. Music was given by Shashi Shekhar and costumes were designed by Sandeep Chatterjee. |
Bejewelledi!
SHIMMER is back with a vengeance. The highly stylized grace of the 90’s has once again paved way for the bejewelled look of the 80s. From make- up to shoes, clothes to teeth and tatoos to, of course, jewellery — the shimmery look is everywhere. The formal look of the day includes a lot of crystal and jewels. With exhibitionism and flamboyancy being the rule of the day, the new age yuppies believe in showing off their shimmery acquisitions — be it in their home accessories or personal accessories. The new style mantra is — if you have money flaunt it. Then be it through the Swarovski crystal decorations in your drawing room or even through the diamond stud on your teeth for a dazzling smile. With gold jewellery now being passe, it is only solitaires or diamond sets, with a dash of other stones like rubies, emeralds, sapphires, peridots, acquamarines or citrizines that are a must for a dazzling look at the parties. With the prices of gold sky rocketting, and the vigorous campaigning of “diamonds are forever”, the sparkle in the jewellery is every woman’s most essential accessory. In spite of its high pricing, the chic Swarovski jewellery is drawing a lot of attention among the city’s rich and famous, as are the diamond studded watches of top of the line Swiss brands. For those with a penchant for glass bangles, the normal glass bangles too, have turned glittery. Says Ms Priyanka Singh, former model and Centre Director of NIFD, “The shimmer look is really hot this season for formal dressing. Especially, if the social do is being organised indoors in airconditioned surroundings, the glitter make up, Swarovski embroidered clothes and gem stone embroidery on both traditional and Indo-Western outfits is a big rage.” The make- up for the evening is also glossy, as the matte finish is now considered incomplete without the glitter being sprinkled not just on the face but every visible part of the body. Adds Ms Ekta Dhaliwal of Sector 49, “ The trend is towards the glamour. Other than make-up, it is now the Swarovski tatoos that are very popular. The normal tatoos were popular last year, but now the tatoos with silver and other gem stones are hot with the young brigade.” The footwear, too, is bejewelled. Though the women’s sandals are still strappy, sheen is added through the stones studded on the teeny weeny straps, to add the special glow on your pedicured feet.
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This was a show with a difference. Budding designers of the National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD) took to the ramp to show off their creativity and suggest trends for summer. From pret to diffusion to funk couture, the garments were creative and haute. The show was eclectic be it in terms of the ambience, the background score, stage presentation or models. The show was a roller-coaster ride of six sequences, each presenting different moods and views. From evening wear with accent on simplicity and sensuous feminity, to the funky and bold look of hot pants and tight fits, the students of B.Sc. third semester and diploma courses in fashion design brought in the summer look. The first round, Princess Wardrobe, was true to its name, suggesting mysticism and delicate Victorian look. Tranquility was apparent in the colour choice of white, blue and green, while the evening wear for the new age, but coy woman suggested red and black. The second round, Bold and Beautiful, exhibited tight-fit pants, hot pants or the seaside look with feathered-bottom capris. The third round exhibited feminine clothes — skirts with asymmetrical hemlines that are a rage. The colours were vibrant, cuts trendy and the look urban chic. The fourth round exhibited the shimmer in Indo-Western wear. Cowl necks were the feature of the fifth round that showed the temptress woman while diagonal stripes in skirts and use of bold colours and cuts were the main ingredients of the last round. Red, pink and white ruled the ramp in the last round, and the garden look with floral and foliage prints added to the spring- summer effect. TNS
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Where are you planning to go for your summer vacation? Want to choose from the sun, sand and beaches of exotic Goa, God’s Own Country, the phoren locales of South-East Asia or Europe, or does Rajasthan beckon you? Well, then the India Travel Mart, presently on at Hotel Shivalikview, is the place to be for planning your dream vacation. The three-day exhibition, being organised by Global Management, which was inaugurated yesterday, showcases the best from the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The exhibition focuses on outbound, inbound and domestic tourism. International tourism boards and organisations like Malaysia, Dubai, Phuket and Fanta Sea Company Limited (Safari World Public Company Limited, Thailand) and tourism departments of Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Uttaranchal and the Indian Railways are offering the best bargains, especially the off-season discounts for Kerala, Goa and Rajasthan. Besides leading tour operators, organisers and travel agencies from Mumbai and Delhi, top-of-the-line hotel chains like Oberoi and Taj groups are also offering the best options. The cool climes of Shimla, Nainital, Mussoorie and Manali, too, are beckoning people as various stalls from these hill destinations are here. Goa had a remarkable presence, with at least five hotels and resorts putting up their stall here. Mr Manish Kapoor, Sales Manager, Northern Region, of Cidade De Goa, said they had a special offer for newlyweds for a four-night five-day stay, a Indian Airlines holiday plan for LTC seekers of the region at Rs 37,500 for three nights, four days (Delhi-Goa-Delhi) or Air Sahara-Cidade De Goa holiday plan for anything between Rs 17,070 and Rs 26,599 per person on a twin-sharing basis for two nights and three days. Similarly, Malaysia offered a four-night package at Rs 24,100 per adult. Indian Railways was high on exhibiting its online reservation, while making reservation at their stall. They also highlighted the achievements of the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation. The Senior Commercial Manager, Ambala, Mr Anit Dullat, was also present in the evening to see the response. TNS
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Nagma has Art of living Nagma has always worked at her own pace. Never out to prove anything or arrest anyone’s attention, she has bothered only for one thing in life — variety. With an ability to portray the most diverse of roles, she has finally managed to expand her canvas which would have looked rather dull had she only Bollywood in the name of colour. Heading Southward was perhaps a conscious decision for Nagma, who remained the undisputed queen of the regional film industry there for well over a decade. And though many thought the move would prove suicidal for her, she was determined to make things work for herself. Years down the line, her moves have been proved right. And now that she is back in Bollywood on her own terms, at her own pace, it’s time to find out what has really helped her around. In Chandigarh today to shoot for Anil Sharma’s film, “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon”, the actress with a firm resolve, said, “It has not been all that easy. But my journey through the industry has been fairly fruitful. After making a beginning in a routine manner — as a heroine in films — I consciously decided to diversify. That was when I decided to move to the South where I received my real due. I was out of Mumbai for over a decade and there were doubts about the comeback, about the level of acceptance and all that. But I returned only to find that things were the same for me.” Keeping faith was not easy, but Nagma took to the art of living courses so that she could handle her feelings better. Now a trained instructor in the course, she helps people channelize energy. She says, “It’s human to feel bothered with the success of others. But that is not the right way of living. At least I did not want to live like that. I took up art of living and it changed the course of my life. I suddenly realized there was more to life than jealousy, ambition and success. Today, I am happy to do some guest appearances for friends like Priyadarshan, Sunil Darshan, Govinda and Sunil Shetty. Even in this film, I am playing a wife and a mother. I think it’s a very sweet and a memorable role.” Having worked with acclaimed directors like Rakesh Roshan, Kuku Kohli, Feroze Khan and KC Bokadia, Nagma is now focusing on more challenging roles. Also, she has opened up a designer outlet under her name in Mumbai. “I have called it Nagma’s. It is a lifestyle store, with focus on western apparel. This is something I always wanted to do. Let me make it clear that I am not designing the outfits myself. I am only sourcing them from all over India.” Besides this, Nagma is looking at meaty roles — the kind Nargis Dutt played in “Mother India.” Realisng the ground reality, the actress reasons, “I think that would be asking for too much because the very nature of film making has changed now. These are the times of big banner, big budget films. But it is also heartening to see seasoned actresses like Karisma playing a grandmother on the small screen. These trends forge hope.” |
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The stress-buster who charges body battery cells THIS Chandigarh girl is back home after 23 years to return City Beautiful the riches of experience she has gathered from the world over. Dr Renee Singh has a vast and varied portfolio to boast of and is all set to start afresh with the one thing that she has realised is her calling — that of a stress management guru and personality development guide. The two roles go hand in hand, stresses the expert, who has a Ph.D in psychological philosophy. “I want to give to the people of this region what I have done elsewhere. My workshops for MNC executives in Mumbai, Hydera-bad, Bangalore and Kerala were a great success. It’s a great feeling when you can bring some happiness to the lives of people burdened with the daily grind of professional and personal problems”, she informs in an interview. Renee has herself benefited from the workshops of new age gurus in India and abroad. In particular she has been impressed by the style of the popular new age guru Deepak Chopra based in the USA whose clientele includes Hollywood stars, politicians and other celebrities. The style of Arivandam Chaudhri in Kerala attracts many people and they are ready to pay him through their nose, she says. In Delhi, Renee was the co-director of Mind Control and Director of Renais-sance, a mind and body institute. She has also straddled the roles of wife, mother and CEO of an Indo-Canadian venture dealing in mineral water with aplomb. During that stage, in 1996 she won the Vijayshree award for the outstanding woman entrepreneur of the year. Her other interests range from anchoring cultural programmes on Doordarshan to dabbling in poetry and holding exhibitions of frames captured by the camera. These multifarious facts to her repertoire have given her an added insight into things. Talking about her new dream project, the never-say-die gutsy woman says, ‘‘My aim is to set up an institute for personality development in Chandigarh. If the foreign collaboration that I am negotiating comes through, it will be upgraded to a health spa, with five-star facilities.’’ Her mantra to leading people to the path of peace and betterment is positive thinking. Conceding that everyone is unique, she taps the potential of each person and helps him steer towards that end and develop a sense of self-worth. Perso-nality growth is not just about grooming or dressing well. “This can be achiev-ed by doing some breathing and mental exercises that channelise the flow of energy in the body that has been blocked due to stress”, she informs. Keeping in mind he needs of people of the 16-80 age group, she has developed modules for workshops that promise to give direction to their lives and careers of corporate executives as well as students. Motivation, meditation, positive inputs and change in attitude are the keys to growth. Her recent workshops for students in some Chandigarh schools gave the satisfaction of moulding the lives of the future generation of the country. She also gives personal counselling and can be contacted at phone number 9814904356. Her clients go back refreshed and recharged after the stimulating exercises and self-introspection, she claims, adding that they go on to be assets in their jobs. |
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