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Class VIII result: Non-model schools perform poorly With a pass percentage of 33 per cent, only 20 of the total 60 students of the Government High School, Colony No. 4, Industrial Area, could clear the examination. In the figures released by the Education Department, the Government High School, Mauli Colony, with 39.52 per cent pass percentage has secured the second lowest position. Of the 309 students, only 183 students of the school were able to pass the examination. An official of the Education Department said it was not only the schools in the colonies and villages, which had registered bad results. Government High Schools in Sectors 20-D and 40 have recorded pass percentage of 42.65 per cent and 43.33 per cent, respectively. Admitting that the students in Government High Schools in Mauli Jagran, Karsan, Khuda Lahora, Khuda Alisher, Daria and Mani Majra too have performed poorly in the examination. Of the total 82 students of Government High School, Khuda Alisher, 45 failed in the board exams. In the case of Government Girls High School, Sector 25, 78 of the 167 students could not pass the examination. Students of Government High School in Sarangpur and Jassu villages have performed equally bad. The official said most of the schools showing poor performance fall in the non-model school category.
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Fashion
institute to start courses Chandigarh, April 1 The course duration is five weeks and the batch is starting from April 12. The course is to basically target the students who have just finished their 10th and 10+2 examination and also the housewives who are always keen to learn something new. The fee for this course is Rs 2,500. A special addition are classes on
communication skills and personality grooming covering aspects of body language, fashion make-up, nail art, presentation techniques, positive attitude, voice diction, dining art and career opportunities. During these courses, as an additional input, experts from various fields would also be invited to interact with students on various topics like jewellery design, fashion photography, Vastu Shastra, Feng Shui, landscaping and stress management. The fashion design course module will cover design concept, visual merchandising, garment construction and drafting, art appreciation, illustration, fabric study, fashion and styling and colour study. Textile design will cover printings, home accessories, textures, fabric study, embroideries, fashion and styling and macrane. |
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56 kids fail IQ
test Panchkula, April 1 According to a press note, while 56 children were found to be mentally retarded, 12 were mentally ill. Children from Kalka, Pinjore, Bharoli, Tagra, Saketri, Pipal Ghati and Manakpur were covered under the programme. The camp was organised by the Government Institute for Mentally Retarded Children(GIMRC), Sector 32, and the Department of Psychiatry of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32. Now 36 families have been invited to the GIMRC along with their children for the IQ testing and counselling on April 6 and 7. It has also been decided to hold the first meeting of the local-level committee of Panchkula district in April. |
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Kanika of DAV gets 91 pc marks Panchkula, April 1 According to information, Kanika Berwal stood first in the school with 91.5 per cent marks and Asmita Sonik second with 89.5 per cent followed by Shivani Gupta with 89.5 per cent. Priyanka Sharma was fourth with 88.5 per cent marks.As many as 15 students secured above 80 per cent marks. |
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Kudos to
GMHS-26 Chandigarh, April 1 Students of Government Model High School, Sector 26, have brought laurels by securing the second place in the category of Government Model High Schools and seventh place in the category of Government Model Senior Secondary Schools. The students who have topped in the school are Pooja (81.14 per cent), Priya Raturi (80.57 per cent), Shikha (79.85 per cent), Kirti Gupta (79.42 per cent), Rajesh Yadav (77.42 per cent) and Sagar (75.71 per cent). A student of National Pride Model School, Mandeep Kaur, has secured 89 per cent marks and Ankush, a student of Shri Hazari Lal Sarvhitkari Vidya Mandir, Ram Darbar, has secured 86 per cent marks. |
HIGH COURT Chandigarh, April 1 In his petition, Baljeet Singh, who is married to the adopted sister of the accused, alleged that while the family was earlier being allowed to meet Balwant, now it is not allowed to do so after the jail break. Alleging that this is an infringment on the rights of the accused, the petitioner has sought directions to the UT Administration to allow the family to meet the accused. Taking up the petition, a bench comprising Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar and Mr Justice Amar Dutt issued notice of motion for May 20 to the respondents.
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Liv Ullmann’s film part of 4-day fest that opens
today Chandigarh, April 1 Being organised jointly by the Chandigarh Film Society and the Staff Club of CSIO, Sector 30, the festival will feature five films, opening with the classic, “I am Dina”. All films to be screened during the festival are the ones that were earlier screened during the International Film Festival in New Delhi. The April 3 show will be made worthwhile with director Bentein Baardson’s “The Enigma”. With a screenplay by Robert Ferguson and Jonathan Rumbold, the film centres round Knut Hamsun, writer who was as complex and enigmatic as many of his fictional characters. He was in many ways a stranger to existence, a person who eludes us with personal claims of accomplishments about which firm conclusions cannot be reached. In this film, one can follow Hamsun through his years as a wandering peddler and a starving poet. One can also be with the poet in his losses and victories. Fitted well within the Norwegian melange is “Hunger”, a Henning Carlssen film that is all about fighting failures, disappointments and hunger in Krisitiania (former Oslo). The main character Pontus is wandering around the city in search of work. He is loaded with ambition and believes that his talent as a writer will pay up one day. The film reaffirms one’s faith in the virtues of humility and goodness which Pontus maintains, despite failure and despair. Liv Ullmann’s “Kristin Lavransdatter” takes the affair of classicism further. This beautifully photographed Norwegian film set in the 14th century is based on the novel, “Karsen” by the Nobel Prize-winning author Sigrid Undset. Laurans, the central character, has lost three sons, while one daughter has been maimed in an accident. His other daughter, Kristin, is the cynosure of his eyes. He wants all the happiness in the world for her and decides to marry her off to Simon, the son of a landowner. Kristin, played by Elizabeth Matheson, however, fancies another man, who has a mistress and even out-of-the-wedlock children from her. Kristin’s yearnings form the basis of Liv Ullmann’s creative indulgence. Her devotion to the classic is amply reflected in her treatment of Kristin’s longings. The festival will wrap up on April 5 with “Short is Summer”, which was one of the first many Hamsun films to be shot at Kjerringoy, where Hamsun wrote the epic about his particular short summer as well as other novels. Except Kristin Lavransdatter which will be shown from 7.30 pm on April 4, the rest of the films will be screened from 6.30 pm onwards. |
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Singer propagating Punjabi culture
abroad Chandigarh, April 1 “I have completed eight music albums based on poems of famous poets like Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Surjit Patar, S.S. Misha and others and my ninth album is almost ready for release,” says Kuldip Deepak. His new album titled “Adhi Raat Pahr De Tarke” for the first time will feature him as a lyricist. “I love writing poetry and have been singing them, so I thought of incorporating them in my new album,” he says with talking to mdiapersons before performing at Punjab Kala Bhavan in Sector 16 todays. For him there is no compromise on lyrics but for music a little experiment always pays off. “I have used fusion music for my new album so what is wrong if we take the help of modern music to bring the youngsters closer to our great poets,” adds Kuldip. It’s not just Punjabi poetry, that Kuldip is propagating among the Indian community living abroad, but other things too like cultural heritage of India, particularly of Punjab, through his radio show. “We started the show as purely musical one but now it is a full fledged show with talks and reviews of current affairs, helpline, culture among other things,” he says. Kuldip who hails from Nawashahar had migrated to Canada about 27 years ago. He has produced and conducted various fund-raising radio programmes for community centres, temples, hospitals and other community related causes. |
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New Releases What makes “copy guru” Mahesh Bhatt so special is his unique style of film making. Nothing slows the Bhatt factory down. This week audiences will see one more product from Bhatt’s camp ‘Murder’. It is yet another small budget and stylish film, predict trade pundits. This one will be released on Friday at K.C. Chandigarh, K.C. Panchkula, and Fun Republic, Mani Majra. Trade pundits usually say the Bhatts are inspired from Hollywood flicks and ‘Murder’ is also reportedly inspired from ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Unfaithful’. Mahesh Bhatt’s nephew Imran Hashmi play the read role along with Amisha Patel’s brother Asmit Patel and ‘Khwahish’ fame Mallika Sherawat. After making his sensational debut in ‘Footpath’ Imran Hashmi has pinned high hopes on this film. ‘Murder’ is produced by Mukesh Bhatt and written and directed by Anurag Basu. It is touted as passion play which explores the depths and heights of extra marital relations. ‘Murder’ has lyrics by Rahat Indori and Sayeed Quadri, cinematography by Fuwad Khan, action by Abbas Ali Moghul, dialogue by Subodh Chopra, editing by Akiv Ali and choreography by Raju Khan. Anu Malik has reportedly come up with melodious score. So, watch Mallika Sherawat in yet another bold role. *** Renowned painter-turned filmmaker M.F. Hussain is in the news again. After making ‘Gaj Gamini’ he is ready to take centrestage again with his new film ‘Meenaxi’ a Tale of Three Cities....’ The three cities of ‘Meenaxi’ are Hyderabad, Jaisalmer and Prague. The film will be released today at Fun Republic, Mani Majra. ‘Meenaxi’ is a combination of classical touch and contemporary perceptions. Tabu plays the lead role of Meenaxi. The character of Meenaxi in the film is someone whose eyes are always alert. She fights against the scarcity of water in Jaisalmer and the character of Maria in Prague. Raghubir Yadav , Kumal Kapoor and Nadira Babbar play important roles. Rahat Indori, Sukhwinder Singh and M.F. Hussain have penned the lyrics. Music is by A.R. Rahman.
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Dress trendy, look gorgeous WITH the blazing sun adding bright hues of gold and bronze to trees in every nook and corner, the whole city seems to be awash with colour these days. However, on the fashion landscape the hues of burnt orange, butter-cup yellow, lime green, oyster white, pale khali, Chinese reds and blushing blues are the way to go. Flowing georgette, chiffon, textured linen, cotton with just a hint of lycra are the fabric picks for this season. Easy breathing, comfortable chic in the underlying theme for almost all trends this summer, say style gurus around the world and comfort in what attracts the youngsters in the city too. As the mercury rises the young and figure-conscious brigade starts seeking solace in sleeveless tops, shorty shorts, capris and mini skirts. Big patterns floral summer dresses, wrap around tops, straight shift dresses are other hot favourites on the city fashion circuit this year. The extensive summer range of brands like Wrangler’s, Exposary, Levi’s, Essence, Deal etc in city stores gives plenty of choice to those wanting to stock up on the latest this season. This week style has put together some luscious tips to dress trendy. If Capris bore you and you are yearning for a bolder and haute look then nothing beats the heat like a shorts and tee combination as it in facts, easy and hip. A reasonable length will keep tackiness at bay. Denim, cotton and stretch fabric shorts in simple or split seam back styles ( available for Rs 595 onwards ) are the ultimate choices for dressing casual on a lazy summer day. Be it a trip to a shopping mall or a picnic. Coming to tops, apart from the sleeveless ones, the elegant one- shoulder and halter tops are the other hot favourites. Fashion gurus advise to opt for tops in soft hues that show your arms but avoid tops that show too much skin ( leave something to the imagination) and colours that are too loud. A bit of soft, decorative stuff can go a long way. For instance, a light, pleated chiffon top will look fantastic with a pale tweedy skirt. Minis too are in a big way this season. Though difficult to carry these are young , fun and surprisingly very wearable for those with a bold streak. In addition to the obvious option, a classic denim mini, pleated numbers and short circle skirts are the other choices. Knee-kissing skirts with or without embellishments (price range from Rs 650 onwards) are a hit with young pretty things this season. These look fab when teamed with simple and sleek tops. A-line skirt is the most universally flattering style. Ideal for wearing with tees these can be dressed up or down. A small kitten heel is just right for this knee-length skirt. If the cute and girlie look is what you are fishing for, then team pleated skirts with a tee with interesting neck and chest detailing like the first Wrangler ad for women, scratch prints and embroidery. For those wanting to add variety to their wardrobe the asymmetrical hemlines are an exciting option. However, don’t go for skirts that are too short or too long. Strappy Roman sandals or slip on’s in natural fibres such as jute, the versatile coloured sneakers, patterned scarves, hep shades and bags in natural solid hues are the other buys that can lend oomph to your summer outfit. So if you are sweating for style, then supply yourself with the best that summer wear collections have to offer. TNS |
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SMS hot favourite on Fool’s
Day
The message on the mobile left Sector 20 resident in cold sweat. His wife, the message from his friend said, had fallen from the stairs and was being taken to the General Hospital in Sector 16. Just as he was about to leave the office, another message confirmed that it was just a prank on All Fool’s Day.
As the world celebrated All Fools’ Day, youngsters in the city remained busy sending and receiving short messages on the mobile sets. “In good old days youngsters would call up their friends on landline for playing pranks. But in 2004, short message service was the hot favourite,” said a senior officer with a mobile company. Though the officer could not provide the exact data, he agreed that the number of messages sent and received were “far more in number” on April 1 compared to any other day. The officer confirmed that youngsters were not the only ones involved in the game of making fools. Even businessmen and top executives with corporate connections remained busy throughout the day. One thing good about this year’s celebrations was that the fire and the police department did not receive even a single hoax call. “Since morning, we were prepared of it,” said an official in the Fire Department. “But we were spared. Perhaps, the kids realised that calls can be traced”. Meanwhile, little ones in schools had a nice time throughout the day. Their jokes were primarily innocent. “The Principal was calling you”, “look out, there is a bee right behind you” were their favourites. At a petrol pump in Sector 17, a businessman saw a Rs 50 note lying on the ground. As he tried to pick it up, the note simply bounced. After about four unsuccessful attempts, he realised that the note was glued to a fine thread held by a student hiding behind a pillar. A Sector 39 resident also surprised all his friends by dressing up in white “kurta pajama” like a politician. He went from house to house seeking votes and support for the forthcoming elections.
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Helloji Dear Sukhi
Paaji, How I am ever being able to thank you for the wunderful time in Canaida? I am finally reaching Amritsar yesterday, in one whole piece from Tronto. But what a trip it was, by God! Whole maaza of marriage was getting kirkira. Balwant Bhabo and myself were sleeping in aeroplane up till London. We were soooo tired after every night bhangra and gana-bajana te khana in saadi Jeeto’s marriage. But I again got sooo tired when we were coming on Air India from London to Amritsar. There was so much dhakka-mukki in the line as if to say that peoples will not get a seat and they will go khare-khare. “Is this a bus or aeroplane?” I’m wanting to aks these pendus from Punjab. But later I am getting to know why all the sardarjis were doing such maar-maar. Once they were getting in aeroplane, they are demanding beer and whiskey. Then they were getting angry because the airhostess (soni kudi si…manoo saade Billoo lai changi lagi) is telling them they are having to wait till aeroplane is flying in air. After this I was wanting to go to urinary. But there was long line in front. Anyway, I was waiting and when my turn was coming, I went. Toilet was smelling like anything and all water was on floor and all my new salwar was getting wet. Chalo, I’m thinking, public places will be like this only and then I’m going to take forty blinks. Just I’m closing my eyes, when a big fight happening. Patiala party was saying bad-bad words to Amritsar party. Balwant Bhabo is also saying such words…I can’t tell you! Then dinner came and fight was stopping. After that Balwant Bhabo was snoring and snoring so loudly, my God, whole night my head was eating circles. In the morning, pilot is announcing that aeroplane will land in Amritsar in half an hour and we all should tie seat belts. All peoples started standing up and taking out luggage from upstairs. Air hostess is coming and giving dant to them and telling them ‘sit down, sit down’ but where to sit? All luggages was on seats. Then Balwant Bhabo is telling me to wear that long, thick coat she is bringing for her daughter. In the line in Amritsar Airport, it is getting burning hot. I am sweating and sweating and wanting to remove coat but she is saying “nahin, duty lag joogi.” But now I am back in home and I am all-right. I am only thinking ki mein jinni baddi aas lai ke gayi si (for finding a Canaida da sardar for my Chhoti), now I have lost that. Rest all is fine. My Satsriakal to elders, love to youngers, Yours,
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A passion for preserving heritage
watches REMEMBER the era when a father would pass on the baton to the son by giving the latter his own watch? The practice was quite common in the last century, when giving away your watch to your son meant retirement from all responsibilities and time for vanaprastha. The practice, though no longer prevalent, has left watches as heirlooms in many families. One of them is the Rajwade family, which has a priceless collection of heritage watches passed on from one generation to the other. Now, Dr Bajirao A Rajwade, scion of the erstwhile chieftain family of Scindia province, is the proud owner of these priceless watches and is making all possible efforts to keep these heirlooms in perfect order. “Now watches are looked upto as a style statement, for both men and women. These are no longer mere objects for knowing time. A man’s worth is judged by the watch he sports, and a woman’s taste by the petite watch, which is more of a jewellery item than an accessory,” says Dr Rajwade, a faculty member at the Army Institute of Law, Mohali. So proud are Dr Rajwade and his wife, Ms Maithili, of their heritage watch collection that they still prefer their heritage watches over their new acquisitions. Indeed, watches are the new status symbol. The gizmo packed watches — with perpetual calendars and anti gravity — are the latest, and could make you poorer by a few lakhs. However, the heritage watches are now considered a degree ahead in the snobometer. Says the connosieur of his collection,”
Though most of the watches are inherited, I have a passion for collecting watches myself,” as he shows off his own collection of Tissot and other top of the line brands in watches that he has himself acquired over the years. Most of the heritage watches have been presented to him as gifts by his father, on special occasions- on completion of his masters degree or his doctorate. He says that though internationally popular, the concept of owning and preserving heritage watches is very new in the country. His collection includes many Omegas, Wyler Veta, King Seiko and Queen Seiko, cherry watch and the pendant watch. Coutesy the time and effort spent on the preservation and maintenance (each week, he gets out the collection and winds up all the watches to ensure that they do not stop working), all these watches are in perfect order. The bezels and crowns are just as they were years ago, though the original straps of a few of these heritage watches have worne out with time, and have been replaced with contemporary straps. Each of the watches tell a history of their own. A Universal Geneve , monogramed by the watch company for their clients- His Highness Jivajeerao Scindia- the ruler of Scindia province, was presented to Dr Rajwade’s great grandfather, Sh. Dinkarrao Rajwade. The latter was then the Prime Minister of the Scindia province. Another of these heirlooms — the smallest movement of Omega, with the crown at the back of the bezel, was especially designed for the petite grandmother of Dr Bajirao, by Omega- some 60 years ago. The King Seiko and the Queen Seiko, were presented to Dr Rajwade’s grandparents by a senior Japanese diplomat. The oldest of the watches is a pocket gold watch, Wyler Veta, which is a winding watch. Dr Rajwade’s collection also includes two of the four models launched by Omega in the 1950’s - an automatic Omega constellation and an Omega Seamaster (the other two models that were launched by Omega at that time were an Omega Deville and Omega Speedmaster). The blue cherry pendant watch ; another pendant watch with an amethyst studded bezel; and, a platinum strap Omega with a diamond studded square bezel are also part of the Rajwade family collection.
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Anjum star of
mushaira The historic Mohindra College shone like a jewel last night and not just because of the splendid lighting arrangement which showcased the building in all its glory but also because a galaxy of stars from the poetic world descended upon it to participate in the Jashn-e -Mohindra mushaira organised on its premises. The mushaira which was organised by the Old Students’ Association of the college. The star attraction of the show Padmshree Dr Sardar Anjum who is an alumni of the college. Dr Anjum came in for a lot of applause from the audience as he recited couplet after couplet of thought provoking verse. A couple of lines on growing materialism and declining value system in society which were well received are - “Garebaan apna apna seene waale khaakh samjhenge, kisi majboor ke daaman ko seene ka mazaa kya hai`. ( Those who are busy serving their interests by filling up their own pockets cannot understand the joy of selfless service). Veteran satirist poet Saagar Khayyami from Lucknow known for his characteristic wit and acerbic tongue had a dig at a whole lot of subjects, including the Indian Railways, and the recent beating taken by the Rawalpindi Express Pakistani bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the ongoing Indo- Pakistan cricket series. In appreciation of the growing number of glamorous girls around these days he had this to say: “Aati jaati hui bijlee se kahin behtar hai, ladkiyaan kam hai mere shahar ki, generator hai`.(The dazzling beauties of my city are more like generators which have put to shame the erratic power supply to the city). Another couplet based on the answer the poet gets when he is wondering how to get back home sans his shoes which have been stolen during the course of a mushaira elicited peals of laughter from the audience went like this- “Ik bazm mein joote jo chori hamaare huain, hamne poochha ke ghar kaise jaanyenge, to jawaab mila sher sunaate raho yuunhi, ginte nahin banenge abhi itne aayenge”.
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Chandigarh, April 1
