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It’s not same for Class XII
toppers in PMT results Chandigarh, June 6 The change in the pattern of the question paper from objective to subjective spelled doom for many. Busy in preparing for various competitive examinations, some of the city toppers who had scored 90 per cent and above in their board examination were approached by Chandigarh Tribune to know their minds. Those who secured positions among the first 100 ranks said it was not necessary that those who had scored high percentage in the board examinations would also fair well in the competitive examination. Harpeet Singh Sidhu, who had topped in the science stream with 94.2 per cent marks has got 374th rank in the PMT. He has been ranked 10th in the Chandigarh CET. Son of an Uttaranchal-based doctor couple, Harpreet, in an earlier interview had said he wanted to become a doctor. He could not be contacted for his comments.
His friends and teachers said he was expected to figure among the first hundred students in
the PMT. For Lipi Uppal, a student of Sacred Heart School, securing 269th rank in the PMT was along the expected lines. She had secured 90 per cent marks in the board examination. She believes that her basic understanding of the concepts made her secure the berth. Going for the multi- choice questions did affect her ranking, she adds. Aspiring to become a cardiologist or a neurosurgeon, Lipi has got 12th rank in the Chandigarh CET and has also cleared the AFMC. She is eagerly waiting for the results of the AIIMS. Her classmate, Neelima Aron, who secured 90.6 per cent in the board examination, managed to secure 338th rank. Her advice for those aspiring to appear for the next PMT examination is to remain focused, study consistently and go for basic understanding of the subjects. But Ankit Gupta, a
student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, is not happy with his 665th
rank in the PMT. He had scored 90.8 per cent in the board examination. He believes that reason for the girls outshining boys in the PMT was change in the pattern of the paper from objective to subjective. The handwriting of the girls has always been better than boys, he adds. Having secured sixth rank in the Chandigarh CET, he plans to join at the GMCH, Sector 32. |
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Students make ‘hybrid car’ Chandigarh, June 6 A brainchild of the final year students of Haryana College of Technology and Management, Kaithal, the Rs 45,000 car runs both on the petrol engine and the electricity. The car can runs up to a distance of 20 km with the help of the charging of the batteries, which are charged by the alternator, the students told Chandigarh Tribune here today. Explaining the working of the car here, Ashish Chopra and Vijay Gupta said after initial running on the batteries the car switches over to petrol engine. In the meantime, the batteries get charged, they said adding that the car attained a speed of about 30 km in the electric mode. They informed that the car was manufacturered as part of the project of the final year degree course under the guidance of Mr Saurabh Gupta and Mr R.K. Chutani. Besides them, Abhishek Gupta, Neeraj Verma, Kapil Mongia, Saurabh, Deepak Chahal, Gaurav Puneet Singh, Ashwani Aggarwal, Pardeep Garg and Naveen Sharma formed the part of the “dream team”. Ashish said they were inspired to make the car after a visit to the Auto Expo, New Delhi, in January 2004. The display of the small cars — Reva of TVS Industries and Twin of Maruti Udyog Limited—ignited students’ mechanical genius and they started different materials for the assembly of car. A used Permier Padmini car and other accessories were collected from Ludhiana and the students got down to work through “hit-and-trial” method. Repeated setbacks notwithstanding, a 2 HP DC motor and 24 Volt alternator were installed. Besides, two batteries of 12 volts each were put in place for running the car on electric mode. Fully conscious of the defects in the car, the students said certain modifications could improve its speed and reduce the weight-two essential elements of a “hybrid car”. They hoped that the automobile sector would take their project seriously. |
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Hamara School INSTITUTED in 1996 by the Alpine Public School Education Society, Nalagarh, Alpine Public School is situated at the doorstep of New Nalagarh near Chowkiwala. The institute is free from discrimination, cast and creed and communalism. The school has 30 well-furnished rooms. It has good facilities from Nursery to X Standard. Besides, it has art room, medical inspection room, music room, computer room, sports room and an auditorium. The school has various laboratories. The annual result of the school is always 100 per cent. It is the only school in Nalagarh which has received the project of SCSTE Vermiform compost to revive/develop the status of nearby villages. Students of the school have represented Himachal Pradesh twice at the National Science Congress in three years. Five students and a science teacher have been awarded medals and certificates. The staff of the school work hard to inculcate moral attitudes among the students. Coaching in outdoor games, including football, hockey, volleyball, cricket, badminton, kho-kho, kabbaddi, is provided at the school. Students can also enjoy indoor games like table tennis, chess, carom etc. Two students of the school had played in state-level badminton tournaments. One of the students had got first prize in a declamation competition conducted by the PGCL. In an on-the-spot painting competition, conducted by the Forest Department, our students got first prizes at senior and junior levels. All 15 computers installed at the school have Internet connection. Playway and nursery students are benefitted by various computer softwares. The library has the membership of the children Book Trust, the National Book Trust and PTA. This year the school has launched its annual magazine — “Starlit”. It was launched by the Executive Director of the GPIL, Mr S.K. Ghosh, at the annual function. Mr Ghosh had declared that the fees of the children who stood first in X Standard would be remitted for a whole year. In the kindergarten section, children are taught with the help of computer software. |
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Students should follow path shown by great men
The future of a man is a substratum of his refinement and character which he inculcates in him from childhood. A child can develop all-round personality by following the path shown by great men like Subhash Chander Bose, Guru Nanak Dev and Shararvan Kumar. Alpine Public School is a proper place for the development and refinement of a child. In this school modern technology, education and character building is given timely importance. The school is not only modern but it also teaches the students about religion, morality and character development. |
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Tips to improve memory Chandigarh, June 6 Held in two sessions of two hour each, the workshop, was organised by Bulls Eye, a coaching academy for MBA, GMAT and GRE. Interacting with the students the memory master said he had set up a speed learning systems with a collective vision of offering guidance to students. He said memorising was an art. Cramming and memorising was a sheer waste of time and energy as the brain stored images. |
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Seminar on spiritual wisdom Chandigarh, June 6 Main topics were self knowledge, thought patterns and attitudes to enhance the ability to enjoy life, besides rajyoga meditation which helps to eliminate negative thoughts. The true meaning of education was also highlighted at the seminar. |
Kapil dedicates ‘Kaptain’s Retreat’ to city It is the start of a new innings for Kapil Dev. At home in his freshly renovated hotel in Sector 35, he makes another humble beginning which, he hopes, will last a lifetime. All has gone well for this legendary cricketer known for his calculated aggression that psyched opposing teams into abject surrender. Having earned his rewards for long, Kapil says it's now his time to pay back. That is why I am here in the city of my dreams, my struggles and my memories. These spaces have inspired me to soar high. I am eternally grateful to this city, its people who will always remain a special part of my life. This boutique hotel, which is one of its kind in Chandigarh, has been stocked with the fondest of my memories. It is not just an experiment in concrete. It is a space made rich by my own presence. It has all my memories in the form of pictures, motifs, cricket paraphernalia and of course replicas of the awards like Arjuna and Padma Bhushan." Conceptualised by Kapil's wife Romi and designed by architect Ajay Johl, Kaptain's Retreat is all about stylistic trespasses. The rooms are about brick and mortar alone. They are virtual museums detailing the life and times of Kapil Dev, the man synonymous with achievement in the history of Indian cricket. From the restaurant named "Elevens" to the rooms, named after major sporting landmarks in Kapil's life, everything about the space is intimate. The abode finish walls, for once, get a breather, free as they are from the lavish paintings sourced from upmarket art houses. Instead, they smile with vignettes from Kapil's life. There are frames right from the one capturing the joy of Prudential World Cup victory in 1983 to the moments of togetherness between Kapil and team mates. The classic shots reconstruct Kapil's life, as each room carries a unique name, instead of number. So there is Port Elizabeth, 9 wickets, Tied Test, 4 sixes and of course Kapil and Romi's own room, "Dev's Retreat". It's yet to be seen whether this suite can be hired. Says Romi, "We wanted to create something special. This hotel is a labour of our love. It has special memories, as it was first opened after the 1983 World Cup victory of India. We are reopening after 21 years and we have special feelings as we go public with our cherished possessions. Ajay has done a fine job by translating Kapil's dreams into reality. The suites are for Rs 3150, while single rooms are for Rs 2490." Amidst friends and family, Kapil dedicated Kaptain's Retreat to people today. He was seen in the company of his mother Ms Raj Nikhanj who walked into the space proudly. Quite aptly, the launch was not a glamourous affair. In keeping with the spirit of the hotel, it was all about sharing within the family. As Kapil later said, "Today I have invited only family. Later I will have some cricketers to experience the bliss of stay in my hotel." The hotel has been aesthetically designed. Even the multicuisine restaurant has the best of menu. It introduces Thai cuisine food for the first time in city. In charge of gourmet are brothers Sachin and Sameer Gogia, the ones that make Delhi's Red Coral click. They have also included Pakistani food in the menu. The hotel will be open for people from day after tomorrow.
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Harry Potter carnival
To provide fun to kids in their summer vacation and promote the movie ‘Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban’, Fun Republic is organising a 10-day carnival for children since Saturday. Mr Girish Pande, manager, says that the idea is a big hit, with children thronging the venue with parents in tow both to watch the movie and have a good time participating in the carnival. The theme of the carnival in terms of decor and entertainment activities have been inspired by the Harry Potter movie. The Fun Republic complex reflects the visual grandeur of the movie, with the entrance of the mall looking like a grand castle and the pillars like ivory towers. The atrium has been decorated with life-size wooden cut-outs of Harry Potter and other characters from the movie. A welcome panel erected in the shape of the insignia of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and the stage converted into the dream world of Harry Potter. A prophet read prophecies of Nostradamus. To complement the theme of the carnival various games and activities like dart game, housie, duck tank, tattoo making, magic shows etc, are being organised during the 10 days of the carnival. These are being conducted in small tents placed at various levels in the complex. A wizard shop has also been set up. It sells Harry Potter books, merchandise, gift items, junk jewellery, CD roms etc. One major event has been planned daily during the carnival. These include a dance competitions, antakshari, painting and clay-modelling, fancy dress, colouring competition, quiz, puzzles and riddles, poetry/singing/acting competitions and fashion show. The staff wear hats and robes like in the movie. |
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The evergreen salwar kameez
Salwar kameez, which typifies the grace of an Indian women, never goes out of fashion. Evergreen, the dress seems to be in perfect harmony with the female form. No wonder in its refuge women not only seek comfort but style too. Chandigarh women are the one who won’t mind putting maximum energy and money to have that elegant look. And in this traditional dress category, women above 35 have definitely proved their class — be it the choice of fabric or the kundan or mirror work. Their outfits are alluring. Maturity certainly heightens beauty. Working women definitely prefer light colour cream, peach and sea green are their favourites this summer. Surprisingly, pure white seems to have lost its supremacy this season. It is only used in combination with other colours. In combinations, orange shirts with phirozi salwars or yellow shirts with phirozi salwars are the trend. Sleeves are short, bell and umbrella shaped. Sleeves which were earlier considered girlish are now eagerly worn by women. Raman Bhullar (35) said she liked wearing both western and Indian cloths, however, she was most comfortable in trousers and jeans but for special occasions, she preferred chiffon or silk sarees and salwar-kameez with embroidery. She likes to wear black in the evening. According to Naveen Sachdeva of Kohinoor, Sector-17, aari and resham work, embedded with beads, semi-precious stones and mirror work, is getting popular. In sarees double shades, with all over sequinnes, mirror and kundan work are in great demand. Karachi work from Pakistan is the hot favourite for many women this season. There are many takers for hand-block painted suits also. Punjabi women go for phulakri work on suits and dupattas for the ethnic touch. These come in eye-catching colours like black, red and green. And a befitting match to their dresses are the zaridar thread embroidered sandals and jooties. Slip-ons with pseudo flowers and mirror work sandals are catching up. Achala Khanna, a working woman, says in summer it is hard to stay beautiful. Then light make-up is essential to look confident. Sumit Kaur, who is running a boutique in Mohali, said most women who come to her preferred bright colours. Deep neck cuts were desired. She says embroidery, the rage of last year, still holds the women in its ways. With Patiala salwars, short shirts are worn and with churidars these are become longer. Dupattas with mukaish work are again in. Ms Sapna Grewal (38), a bank executive, says this summer her stress is being on sleek, stylish, modern and yet very classy. Vibrant georgettes and chiffons are her favourite. Thses enhance her femininity. |
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If you love sparkling crystals, join the Swarvoski Collectors Society. Within a year of its launch in the city, the society has about 30 members. In India, there are about 1,100 members, said Delhi-based Pooja Chaudhary. She heads the society in India. Talking to the Chandigarh Tribune, she said the members are the privileged ones as they get the opportunity to buy exclusive products, besides free admission to Swarovski crystal worlds in Wattens and Austria. The society was established in 1987 keeping in mind the fact that crystal — with an aura of myth and mystery — exerts an irresistible fascination for all. It unites people from different places with a shared passion for crystal. There are about 4.5 lakh members worldwide. The current theme of the society’s products is dance. In 2002 it was dance of Isadora. In 2003, it was flamenco of Antonio. This year the theme is ballerina “Anna”. OC |
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Camp with outdoor games for children It was party time for children when they celebrated the end of their first part of the Summer School Camp being held at Tiny Tots Foundation School, Phase 10, Mohali. Children from Mohali and Chandigarh, in the age group of 4 to 14 years are participating in the camp. The aim of the camp is to give quality time to the children. They are learning Dramatics, music and dance from artistes. They are also being given tips to on good behaviour. Emphasis is being given to train children in games like roller skating, table tennis, and Judo by coaches. The school boasts of a well-designed skating rink. |
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