Mango Enclave losing its charm
Developed as a buffer zone between the industrial and the residential areas of Chandigarh, the “Mango Enclave” along Purab Marg is gradually succumbing to onslaughts. Severely encroached upon and least protected, the belt, once considered environmentally and commercially significant, is now marked with rapid fruit fall, reduction in tree cover and unauthorised encroachments at several points.

Revolt in BSP over Kashyap’s nomination
Chandigarh, March 26
More than 25 office-bearers of the local unit of the Bahujan Samaj Party have resigned from their posts in protest against the selection of Mr Hem Raj Kashyap as the party candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat. This was announced by Mr Rajinder Makwana, president of the Nagar Nigam unit of the party, at a press conference here today.

Franchise Plus launched
Chandigarh, March 26
Exchange4media, a publishing house, today launched the first issue of Franchise Plus, a bi-monthly magazine, at a function here today. 

Mr Ritesh Arora, Mr Jaspal Bhatti, Mr Vinod Behl and Mr P. Khurrana launch Franchise Plus magazine at a hotel in Chandigarh on Friday. 
— A Tribune photograph

Rakesh Khurana wins bronze

Security guard died of two shots
Mohali, March 26
The preliminary post-mortem report of Baljinder Singh, a security guard with the owner of Commando Caterer, Mr Kanwaljit Singh Walia, says that he died of two shots.

From the Colleges
DAV College honours Mongia, martyr’s parents
Chandigarh, March 26
As many as 705 students were today presented awards by the Adviser to the Administrator, Mr Lalit Sharma, at the annual prize distribution function of DAV College, Sector 10, here today. The college also honoured well-known cricketer Dinesh Mongia, who is alumni of the college. 

Ayushman Khurana (all round best student) and Vikas Kumar (best sportsman of the college) all smiles at the prize distribution function at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Friday. 
—  Tribune photo Parvesh Chauhan

Course in disaster management from next session
Chandigarh, March 26
In the new academic session, students of Class IX in the CBSE affiliated schools will have to study disaster management as part of their curriculum. And subsequently, the subject will be introduced in class X from academic session 2005-06.

Depicting spirituality through art
Chandigarh, March 26
“By Design — Art and Architecture” brings together 37 works of various artists on the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib. The exhibition was inaugurated at Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 here today. The participants tried to capture the various facets of spirituality and philosophy of the Sikh Gurus, besides the teachings of the holy book.

LIFESTYLE

City has night life, at last!
The architecturally most modern city in the country is finally shedding its inhibitions. From discotheques to coffee parlours, from private parties to long drives, the city’s night life is finally coming of age. Chandigarh can no longer be called the city of the tired and the retired. It is bubbling with night activity, as noctornal homo sapiens seem to have grown manifold in the past couple of years. 

Discotheques in the city and its vicinity have heralded night life. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Diamonds steal hearts
Diamonds with their sparkle and aura have the ability to make any occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or a new addition in a family, truly special. These are also seen as symbols of eternal love so much so that the ancient Egyptians believed that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the tip of the fourth finger, the reason why we wear diamonds on the fourth finger even today.

Comic roles more challenging, says Mahesh Thakur
His chubby face, dimpled cheeks, curly hair and child- like innocence catch your attention even as Mahesh Thakur has matured as an actor in his comeback. Television production has become an assembly line production, he says while talking of his roles in “Shararat” and “Astitva”, and playing second lead to Sridevi in “Malini Iyer”. He was in the city for a short while on his way to Himachal for a holiday.

Mr A.P. Pandey, Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, gives away the Grewal Salver Trophy to Parnita Garewal at the prize distribution function of the Chandigarh Ladies Open Golf Championship held at the Chandigarh Golf Club lawns on Friday.  — A Tribune photograph

Subash to take on Uday in u-14 final
Chandigarh, March 26
Alisha Talwar and Navinder Pal Singh upset their respective opponents in the semi-finals of the under-18 girls and boys section, respectively, on the penultimate day of the AITA Talent Series Tennis Tournament at CLTA Tennis Stadium, Sector 10, here today.

Delhi Audit beat AG Haryana
Chandigarh, March 26
Hosts AG Haryana went down fighting to Delhi Audit 4-5 (tie-breaker) through penalty shootout in the final of the North Zone IA and AD Football Tournament at Football Stadium, Sector 17, here today. Both teams were 1-1 in full-time.