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Hope for poor brilliant students Panchkula, May 12 In
fact, the improved academic performance of the students adopted under the scheme is a testimony to the initial success of the scheme. And buoyed by the response to the project, the scheme is to be extended to over 50 students by this year, Lieut-Gen J.L. Malhotra (retd), eminent social activist and the brain behind the scheme, told Chandigarh Tribune here today. “The main aim of the scheme is to bring quality education within the reach of under-privileged by admitting the meritorious students to top schools of
Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula,” General Malhotra said. However, the society is not satisfied with providing better quality education
alone." The society will continue to provide assistance to the students till they are
well settled in life as this will help ameliorate the lot of at least one generation of the family,” a confident General Malhotra informed. It all began in 2002 when General Malhotra was approached by a Zirakpur-based handicapped couple pleading for the admission of their child, Navdeep,to a better school in Panchkula. Already a good student, Navdeep proved her brilliance when she scored about 78 per cent marks in Class IV at the prestigious Manav Mangal School here. Taking a cue from Navdeep’s performance, General Malhotra, who had earned a name for himself for providing artificial limbs to the needy during the past decade, set in motion the process to form the society. A dedicated team of Prof R.C. Jeewan, Mr Balram Gupta, Dr Ranjana Malik, Mr LB Gupta, Mr GD Bagri and Mr Anil Singhal joined the General and the society went about enrolling new students.The society was registered in February this year. With that end in mind, various school Principals were contacted and poor meritorious students
selected. Taking the lead, the society members sponsored two students each. Though
no donations were collected by the society, several Good Samaritans came forward to sponsor the students. And the sponsored students have not disappointed the society as their academic performance has shown. Mr Karan Singh, Principal of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, in Chandigarh, where seven sponsored students are studying, said the society’s help had proved to be a catalyst for the performance of these students. General Malhotra said in the wake of the enthusiastic response from the public, the society was toying with the idea of opening chapters in important cities of the region. |
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From Schools Chandigarh, May 12 “Following the ISO certification, we are expected to maintain official records on the lines of institutes abroad. The institute is also required to impart quality control to the NTT course it runs,” he said. The 100-seat NTT course at the institute is recognised by the National Council of Technical Education (NCTE), a statutory body of the Government of India, and is affiliated to the Chandigarh Administration. “With an eye on the market-value of the course, a number of institutes are running the course without the permission of the NCTE, especially formed for the recognition of NTT, BEd, MEd courses among others. Interestingly, most of these educational institutes are advertising these illegal courses blatantly despite not being entitled for the same,” he claimed. Announcing the admission schedule for the NTT course, the Principal, Dr (Ms) Neelam Satsangi, said July 8 would be the last day for the submission of forms for conducting the entrance test while roll numbers would be issued on July 14 and 15. The entrance test would be held on July 18 and the result declared on July 26. The successful candidates would be called for interview on July 30. The list of students who qualify the interview would be displayed on August 2. The students could deposit their fee on the same day or on August 3. Regular classes would commence from August 4. Contests held:
The Vasumati Eco Club of the local Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, organised an inter-school paper-reading contest at the school campus. The competition was held as part of the week-long celebrations to mark the fourth anniversary of the club. As many as 22 students from 15 city schools participated in the contest and voiced their concern for environmental problems Principal Karan Singh, in his address, emphasised the importance of wildlife. The result of the paper-reading contest is as follows: Navdha-GMSSS-18 (first), Akanksha-GMSSS-18 (second) and Anjoli-GMSSS-16 (third). Film screened:
The Tribune Group of newspapers organised the screening of “Terminator Part III” for 900 children at Bassi Theatre, Mohali. The show was organised as part of the “Tribune In Education” programme. The screening of the film for students would continue for a week. Traffic
safety: A traffic safety campaign for students in city schools will be organised on May 14 at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10 at 7.30 am, and Shishu Niketan School, Sector 22, at 11.30 am. Being organised by a private company, the campaign will be followed by a traffic quiz and an interaction with students to address question about traffic rules. The campaign will be held in 500 schools all over Punjab and in the city during the year. The organisers plan to train more than five lakh students during the year. |
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Programme on life of
Guru Angad Dev Mohali, May 12 The function started with a shabad "Nanak chinta mat karo", presented by students of Central Public School, Ghuman. Dr Kehar Singh, Chairman of the Punjab School Education Board, who presided over the function, appreciated the efforts of the council to link children with religious heritage. Mr Ajit Salani, Chairman of the NSCA, lamented that crores of rupees were spent by governments in celebrating various centenaries but children were never involved in the activities. He said the NSCA was starting "Bibi Amaro Sanmaan", which would be awarded every year to two children — one Indian and one NRI — who had developed interest in religion and also worked for the welfare of society. He said Bibi Amaro was a daughter of Guru Angad Dev who had religious interests right from her childhood and used to serve devotees who visited Khadoor Sahib. Speaker at the meet highlighted various aspect of the life of Guru Angad Dev. They said the Guru was very attached to children and made lots of efforts to teach them. He had developed a script which helped him spread knowledge. He gave importance to sports, and as such a "Mal Akhara" was set up at Khadoor Sahib. Among those who spoke on the occasion were Mr Kuldeep Singh Ugani, Mr Gurpreet Singh Niamian, Mr Hardeep Singh, Mr Sarabjeet Singh Bedi, Mr Manmohan Singh Daon, Amanjot and Karamjit Kaur. |
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450 students take part
in talent hunt Chandigarh, May 12 The students participated in different activities, including drawing, painting, creative writing, dancing, singing and drama. The dancing contest was the highlight of the programme. The students selected from among the participants will get a chance to polish their skills under the guidance of experts during the three-week-long workshop to be held during summer vacation. |
Play on physicists’ duty towards society Chandigarh, May 12 Directed by Kumar Verma and presented by students of Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, the play was staged at the Tagore Theatre on Wednesday evening. Based on “The Physicists” — one of the most popular plays of Swiss writer and dramatist Friedrich Durrenmatt — the play was translated into Hindi by Renu Dutt and Mahesh Dutt. It unfolds at an asylum where a murder has been committed and one of the suspects is Johann Whilhelm Mobius, an inmate who suffers from hallucination. After going through a few intense emotional family scenes, the story reveals that Mobius, who had put forward a theory in physics, commits the crime in order to protect his theory, which, in his opinion, can put an end to the world if it falls into the wrong hand. The play poses a few questions — “What is madness? Who is really mad and how mad is a person who is mad after power?” However, it takes a while for the audience to absorb its message as the dialogue in chaste Hindi, dotted with German names, keep diverting one’s attention as one tries to flow with the script. |
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DD to air ‘Parsa’ from May 15 Chandigarh, May 12 The serial ventures to depict the reality of rural life in Punjab. It shows the journey of Parsa, the main protagonist of the serial who faces the challenges of life. The period, the region and ambience have been established in an authentic manner. There are more than 80 characters and one of the most significant aspects of this serial is its music - which is based on traditional folk tunes. The cast, includes Rajendra Gupta, Arun Bali, Lalit Tiwari, Sunita Dhir, Mahesh Vasishtha, Sucheta, Nisar Khan and Mandeep in the lead roles. Kuldeep Singh and Kamal Tiwari, the noted musical directors of film and theatre have given the musical score for the serial. |
Home Decor
A confluence of Ameri-can, Brit and Oriental — the Sandhu house in Sector 10 here incorporated the three styles of design in structure and interiors.
This picture-perfect house, built on a four-kanal plot, is what dreams are made of. From the contemporary look of the facade with its brick slanting roofs, well manicured lawns on the front and back, the foyer with a double height conical ceiling, the exquisite paintings and decoration accessories — the layout plan as well as the interiors, spell class and pizazz. Located opposite Leisure Valley, the house is in a perfect location, as it is set in the lap of nature. “We liked the location a lot. You can see the dawn unfold into the morning, and the dusk set into a thick night, or simply hear the chirping of birds from the extended sit-outs on the ground floor and bedroom facing the front,” says Ms Dilraj Sandhu who along with husband Devinder Singh Sandhu have been involved in the structural design as well as doing the interiors. The house has two floors, and a basement. The globe-trotting owners of the house have ensured that their home caters to all their needs, including a well- equipped gym, and a party hall in the basement. The pebbled drive leads into the house. It is right from outside that the American concept is visible. There is no garage, just a shed for parking the cars on one side. The foyer with its double height conical ceiling has been done up with special care. Mirrors on the walls reflect the natural light peeping through the windows, as the bamboo plants and palms placed near the entrance of various rooms add colour and life. The Italian marble on the floor of the foyer and the stairs leading to the first floor from the entrance looks graceful. “The first impact on a visitor is important,” says Ms Dilraj. Each room has been done in different colour schemes. Gold and Copper is the theme for the drawing room, crimson and pink for the dining room, earth hues for the family den, green apple, blue or grey for the bedrooms. The flooring is marble or wood for a rich effect and the spaces outside the room have been painted in nude colours. The living room has four separate sitting arrangements but the furniture has been so placed that the place could also be used as a single unit. Niches, painted golden, have been created on two sides, which have been decorated with candle stands, mirrors, artifacts from all over the world. Crystal vases with potpourri adorn the tables, over beautifully woven tankha like runners. Exquisite chandeliers and lights in coloured crystal add the sparkle in the room. The foyer leads to a bar on one side, which leads to a sit-in for the bar. Huge bay windows overlook an open-to-sky square courtyard filled with exotic greens and an artificial waterfall. The family den is a blend of traditional and contemporary. It is only here that the family portraits and photos make an appearance, along with the rich embroidered Rajas-thani table covers and wall panels. The bedrooms have four poster beds in rich wood. Here minimalist is the approach and the walk-in closets have been shifted to the dressing rooms. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, and four on the first floor, with two children’s rooms. The terrace again reflects the owners’ love for the greens.
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Eating Out Musafir hain hum bhi Musafir ho tum bhi Clay Oven par yoon hi Mulakaten hoti rehengi Adaab, tashreef laiyega..... On the offer is an exciting array of veg and non-veg ‘shorbas’, ‘kebabs’ and curries supplemented by ‘biryani’, ‘roti’, naan, curd and salads. The flavours from China include tempting chowmein, chopsuey, fried rice and soups. In fact, it is because of the popularity of Chinese soups among Chandigarhians that they have included this cuisine on the menu, informs Jasmeet. Fish and prawn delectables are among the jewels from the sea. From the ‘tandoor’ emerge such hot snacks as ‘panir malai kebab’. These chunks of cottage cheese marinated with cashewnut paste and cream simply melts in your mouth. If it’s the greens you go for, try ‘hara kebab’ which is cheese grated and blended with spinach, coriander and spice and skewered over slow charcoal fire. ‘Tandoori aloo’ stuffed with cheese and nuts is equally tasty as also ‘achaari mushroom’. But it is the meat eaters who will have a whale of time. The variety available might make their task of picking a snack tougher, with each delicacy being more sumptuous than the other. Sample the ‘kebabs’ : ‘Tandoor ka badshah’, ‘gilafi murg’, ‘murg kalia’, ‘murg peshawari’, ‘murg malai’, ‘kashmiri kalmi’, ‘murg seekh’.... and so on. These chunks of chicken marinated with prices and herbs and cooked in ‘tandoor’ leave you with little appetite for the main course curries, rice and roti. The first-floor eatery has been tastefully done up in orange and brown hues with soft lighting highlighting the play of wood, glass, wrought iron and tiles. The bar will start functioning in a couple of months.
Treat for moms Ms Sunita Gupta, who walked into Hot Million II, Sector 17, Chandigarh (near Ghazal) with her son and husband, was in for a pleasant surprise. The eatery had come out with a special scheme to mark Mother’s Day. As per the scheme, all guests who place an order for more than Rs 200, get a burger or ‘kathi kebab’ for free. The scheme was applicable from May 7 to 11. Incidentally, the Hot Millions chain of restaurants is run by Ms Harmohini, who modestly started the venture from the kitchen of her house now lords over a string of eateries in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali and Ludhiana. She is assisted in the business by her three sons and husband. Her son, Rajbir, who is in charge of HMs II said,” This is our way of appreciating how hard a mother works to bring up her kids.”
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Political tunes with
humorous tilt
BAPPI LAHIRI — the chunky gold chains and his Bengali accent still unchanged — is taking his foray into politics rather seriously. After wooing the electorate in Andhra Pradesh and Delhi for the Congress candidates, Bappi Da is now belting out political tunes in his latest album, “ Ghungta”. “Mujhko Tu Neta Bana De” has a humorous lilt to it, with the musician praying to the Almighty to make everybody a ‘neta’, so that they can serve the masses. The musician, in a telephonic conversation with The Tribune, said that this song from his latest album speaks of the common folks’ dreams of having a better life. Says the Bengali musician,”The political arena is the biggest show, and people are hooked on to the drama with its high points and frenzy. We just timed the release of this mass appealing album around elections, and thus the album is doing well. Even the video has been so designed that people can relate to it ,” he says. Ask him of his hit with the voters of Andhra Pradesh and Delhi, and he sings reassuringly, “ Janta ki Maang Soniaji,” a song that he created for the Congress party and was played at Congress rallies. “ I think she is a great leader. That is the reason I joined the Congress, and campaigned for Shiela Dikshit’s son, Sandeep, Jagdish Tytler and R.K. Anand in Delhi. Like in Andhra the NDA has been voted out, in Delhi, too, the Congress stands to gain and the BJP and its allies will lose,” he says. The album from the Universal Music’s stable has eight tracks including Ghungta Tha and Dilli Mein Dhunda, which are sure to get one grooving on the dance floor. Talking of the other projects on hand, Bappi Lahiri, who had the nation swaying to the lilting tunes of “Sharaabi” in the 80’s, he says that he is churning out for projects with K.C. Bokadia and Harsh Kohli, besides having his hit jori with Mithun Chakravorthy and V. Subhash in “Dance of Love”. TNS
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PEPSI offers chance to meet Bollywood stars
Pepsi on Wednesday launched the unique “Pepsi-Star Gold Sabsey Bada Fan Contest”, giving fans an opportunity to show their big thirst for their favourite Bollywood star! According to Mr Shashi Kalathil, Executive Director (Marketing), Pepsi Foods Pvt Ltd, “Pepsi has always brought youth closer to their passions - cricket, music and movies. ‘Pepsi Star Gold Sabsey Bada Fan Contest’ is a unique initiative, which makes our consumers feel a part of the magic world of movies. Through this contest, Pepsi in its inimitable way gives viewers an opportunity to choose their favourite movie stars.” To participate in the contest, consumers are only required to collect two labels of any Pepsi PET bottles (500-ml/600-ml/1.5-litre/2-litre), watch the “Pepsi-Star Gold Sabsey Favorite Kaun” serial on Star Gold and select his favorite nominee; collect maximum number of photographs of their favorite star from the nominees; and fill an entry form along with the slogan therein. Entry forms are available at select Pepsi outlets across the city. The consumer has to send the duly filled entry form along with Pepsi PET labels and pictures to a given address. The participant with the best slogan and maximum number of pictures of his/her nominated star will be selected the winner. The winner will get a “Sabsey Bada Fan” trophy from his/her favorite star in the “Award Nite” hosted by Star Gold in the last episode of the serial. “Pepsi-Star Gold Sabsey Favorite Kaun” is a first-of-its-kind TV programme specifically meant to identify the most popular current Bollywood stars in various categories. Pepsi is the title sponsor of the serial. Millions of viewers can vote and select their favorite stars in five categories — “Sabsey Favorite Hero”, “Sabsey Favorite Heroine”, “Sabsey Favorite Comedian”, “Sabsey Favorite Naya Hero” and “Sabsey Favorite Naya Heroine”. TNS
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This is the inviting verse extended by Jasmeet, proprietor of the new restaurant on the block. The doors of Clay Oven (above Cafe Coffee Day) in the Sector 35 lane of eateries were opened on Sunday. As the name suggests, the joint specialises in ‘tandoori’ delights, churned out in the traditional way. The cuisine has tickled the taste buds of the nawabs’ of Avadh. The more than 200-year-old legacy comes alive with the culinary tradition of cooking food over a slow fire in sealed ‘deghs’. You can watch a chefs unfolding barbecued specialties in the display kitchen through the glass.
How many times have you been able to tell your favourite Bollywood star that you are his biggest fan? Thanks to an innovative consumer initiative by Pepsi, here’s an opportunity to show your favourite star that you are his biggest fan, and win a glittering trophy from him in front of millions of TV viewers.