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YPS boys return from trek Mohali, June 10 The group of 33, all students of Class IX, shared their experiences with the media today. “Oh you should have seen the sights we saw and the things we did. We climbed 42-foot large boulder that had slided down during the last land slide at Tekhla. Then we had to come down all the way,” said Harmandeep. But more was yet to come. “We did something which many of us have only seen on Discovery Channel. Corssing the river on a rope. We were tied in a sack in the sitting position to cross the river. We had to criss cross our hands to move forward. It was not just tiring but also scary. With the Ganga gushing below you one could barely see below,” recalled Jaspreet. After spending the first three nights of their trek at Tekhla which is at 4,500 feet above the sea level, the group, accompanied by a teacher from the school, Mr Rajinder Mehmi, moved to a height of 9,580 feet in the jungles of Barnala. “There we did what is technically called bush-crafting. We were divided into smaller units and then told to find our way out. It was fun. But we were told that bears frequent these forests. One of our friends later told us that he even saw one. We believed him as on our way out of the jungle we saw animal bones strewed around, the leftover of a bear meal,” said Ratan Sidhu. “Anchoring and belaying was a part of bush crafting. We had to use whatever material was available in the forest and leave marks behind us for others to follow,” added Sukhkaran. “Our trek ended at Deyara at 12,000 feet. It was cold and snowing there. For us it was a mini Switzerland,” said Tajbinder Bains. “We could see almost 25 km of the Himalanyan range from there,” added Manjot. And all this while these students lived in tents, slept in sleeping bags and ate out of a single aluminum bowl. “We cannot afford to carry many items in rucksacks. If they get too heavy, the trek becomes impossible,” pointed out Shaandeep. “But by the end of 10 days we had learned how to peg tents said Navpreet. “And of course the scorpions that moved around on the floor while we slept,” added Amneet Pal.  |
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Mohali Diary Mohali, June 10 The students were divided on the basis of age groups into juniors and seniors. While the juniors were enjoying mask making, arts and craftsmade out of waste and water games; the seniors were busy learning about murals, pot making, block painting, flower arrangements and tie and dye. Audition for budding singers: Summer camp ends: The song was appreciated by the students and the parents who were also invited on the occasion. Gidda was performed by the students. The students presented an eye-catching western dance under the direction of Mr Sarbjit Singh Saby. Antakshri competition was also organised on the occasion. Mrs Ranjeet Bedi, Principal of the school, interacted with all participants and parents. In her concluding speech she explained at length the importance and benefits of holding summer camps. Summer camp ends at Gian Jyoti Public School in Mohali. Aanchal tops in B.Tech: The 5th position in the same group has been bagged by Ramanpreet Kaur Sasan. Besides this many students have scored more than 70 per cent marks. As a gesture of goodwill and to encourage these students in particular and others in general the management has awarded Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000, respectively, to both students for their stupendous achievement. |
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Ratwara Sahib students meet PM Chandigarh, June 10 The Mission is
working on the principles laid out by Sant Baba Waryam Singh Jee of universal brotherhood and a holistic conduct based on scientific, spiritual and human values. The Prime Minister
gave his blessings to the young children and also sent his good wishes and appreciation to members of the
Indian community for sponsoring such programmes of young students coming primarily from the rural areas. Mr T.K.A. Nair, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, was also present on this occasion. |
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Pay Rs 50 to play on govt
school grounds Chandigarh, June 10 The interested persons would have to pay Rs 50 to avail themselves of the facility. The heads of the schools have been authorised to give permission to the applicants in this regard. Most of the government schools in the city have concrete courts for law tennis, volleyball, basketball and kho-kho. |
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Summer camps
conclude Chandigarh, June 10 Meanwhile, a 15-day summer camp concluded at Rai School, Sector 48, here today. During the camp the participants were given the opportunity to sharpen their skills in skating, music, drama, dance, instant cooking, calligraphy, art and craft. |
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Regularise services of ad hoc staff: univ panel Chandigarh, June 10 |
HC compulsorily
retires Tara Chand Chandigarh, June 10 It may be recalled that Tara Chand has been facing investigations by the UT Police for allegedly having assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. A direction had been issued by Chief Justice Roy for the registration of a criminal case under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Tara Chand. A senior High Court officer had also looked into the matter and had concluded that prima facie a case was made against him. The matter was, subsequently, referred to a three-Judge Committee for opinion. After perusing the committee's report, the Chief Justice issued the orders to book Tara Chand. The High Court had earlier granted bail to Tara Chand. According to High Court sources, the decision to compulsorily retire Tara Chand was taken after a review of his record as he has attained the age of 55 years. Meanwhile, the High Court is also learnt to have reinstated one Ms Balwant Kaur, who had been under suspension following some complaint. The Chief Justice is said to have ordered her reinstatement after going through her record. |
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Summons to two
sanitation contractors Panchkula, June 10. The plaintiff has demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh from the defendants, both MC sanitation contractors whose contract was cancelled by the MC. The plaintiff has said the defendants have levelled false and frivolous allegations of corruption against him. In his petition, Mr Sihag has stated that the defendants are partners in Spic and Span (Manpower Consultants) and were awarded contract for sanitation services, on a trial basis in two sanitation zones earmarked by the Municipal Council. The contract was cancelled after a decision in this regard was taken by the MC House, presided over by the MC President. The petition further says that the defendants accused him of demanding Rs 50,000 bribe for releasing their security amount. The allegations were made after the MC had announced that the contractors security deposit of Rs 4 lakh would be forfeited and that Rs 1 lakh would be deducted from the payment of Rs 1.65 lakh outstanding against the council. |
Celebrating confluence of styles Chandigarh, June 10 Working on the concept, Manisha went on to master kathak to an extent that it became her medium to interpret the language of Flamenco. What she achieved was incredible. Without using the actual musical notes from the form, Manisha could reproduce the exact sounds and the precise rhythms of Flamenco literally by recalling its musical configuration. The feat has been vastly hailed as a fine experimental piece. All Manisha employs for this enthralling confluence of classical forms is a pair of ghungroos and frenzied, but measured, footwork, typical of Banaras kathak tradition. The style she practices is also unique as it blends the elements of Banaras gharana with those of Lucknow. In between she manages to splash pieces from the Jaipur gharana, known for its alacrity. On her arrival at Chandigarh where she will perform tomorrow, Manisha said she deliberately chose to experiment with styles. She comes from the family of the famous Pt Badri Maharaj who was the lead percussionist in legendary films like "Mahal", "Andaz", "Bazaar" and "Muqaddar". Manisha says, "Music is in my genes. My father Pt Ravi Nath Mishra is a renowned tabla player and also a lecturer in percussion at the Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow." Once a regular at the concert circuit with kathak stalwarts like Pt Birju Maharaj, Sitara Devi and Pt Durga Lal, Ravi Nath Mishra passed on his traits to Manisha, who was quick to learn. She gave her first public performance at Varanasi at the age of six. Later she went under the tutelage of Pt Arjun Mishra, a disciple of Pt Birju Maharaj. Throughout her formative years, her mission was "imbibing elements of Banaras tradition", a form rarely practiced and performed. She says, "Since my father belongs to Banaras tradition, it was natural for me to be fascinated by its form and footwork. Later, I learnt the nuances of Lucknow gharana at Kathak Kendra, Lucknow. The idea was to complement the fiercely active style of Banaras with the demure elements of Lucknow." Often rewarded for her creativity by the Governors of Uttar Pradesh, Manisha continues to experiment with the form of kathak. Her pieces are created with the audience in mind. She reasons, "Any presentation is a dedication to the audience. They are my concern when I create sequences. For me, it is important to communicate with them than to speak the language of dance myself and reduce the presentation to some sort of a monologue." No wonder, Manisha has evolved her own way to explain the "nav rasas", integral to
the Natya Shastra. She uses the symbols of lion and stag to depict the fury of hunting and the fear of death… |
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New Releases After the success of action film ‘Qayamat’, producer Harry Baweja is back in action with his first film on bi-sexual and lesbianism. The promos and publicity of Harry’s film ‘Girl Friend’ has generated a lot of interest in this film. Khallas girl Isha Kopikar and Amrita Arora, Mallaika Arora’s sister, play key roles along with Ashish Chaudhary. S.P. Creations presents ‘Girl Friend’ has been produced by Pammi Baweja, written and directed by Karan Razdan, director of Meghna Naidu starrer ‘Hawas’. Bunty Juneja is the executive producer. Praveen Bharadwaj and Anwar Sagar have penned the lyrics for Dabboo Malik. Dabboo has come up with melodius score. Shantanu Chhapria, Vinita Malik , Sumit Nijhawan and Bhupinder Singh play supporting characters. The film will be releasesd today at Nirman, Chandigarh, and Fun Republic, Mani Majra. A cop drama “He chose to walk the razor’s edge ....” It is a base line of Govind Nihalani’s ‘Dev’ that was to release on June 18 but its release has been advanced by a week to June 11. Entertainment One\Applause Entertainment in association with Udhav Dreamzone Pvt Ltd present the film. Directed and photography by Govind Nihalani, the film stars Amitabh Bachchan , Om Puri, Fardeen Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Rati Agnihotri, Milind Gunajee, Sharad Kapoor, Amrita Subhash and Suhita Thatte. Govind Nihalani and Amitabh Bachchan have come together for the first time. After the commercial failure of “Thakshak” and ‘Deham’, Govind Nihalani has this time deviated towards making a cop-drama This one is Manmohan Shetty’s Rs 7.5 crore budget film which will be released today at KC, Chandigarh and Fun Republic, Mani Majra. Trade pundits calls ‘Dev’ as Ardh Satya of the new millennium. This is Govind Nihalani’s 13th film that is raising a lot of expectations in trade circles. ‘Dev’ has story and screenplay by Meenakshi Sharma , music by Aadesh Srivastava, lyrics by Nida Fazli, dialogue by Govind Nihalani and Meenakshi Sharma, art direction by Sharmistha Roy and action by Jai Singh. — DP |
Long breaks not needed in cricket, says Shastri HIS appreciating eyes said everything even before Indian cricket team’s leading light of yesteryears — Ravi Shastri — uttered a single word. As he whispered into a microphone, it became evident that he was more than satisfied with the team’s performance in Pakistan. He also claimed that long breaks in cricketing season were not necessary for teams to perform well. He, along with twinkling star of Indian team Yuvraj Singh, hurled a googli of surprise by descending on the Punjab Cricket Academy (PCA) stadium in Mohali this morning for the shooting of a special interview. The usual excitement that accompanies such events was missing as the residents came to know about the visit “a bit too late”. They rushed to the stadium only to find cars with tinted glasses rolling out. In any case, those of you who missed the excitement can still catch them on the television on Friday evening in Samsung Cricket Show on ESPN. Meanwhile, holding the mike in steady hands, over six-foot tall cricketer-turned commentator Ravi Shastri patted the back of Indian team for defeating Pakistanis. Punjab, he announced, had a very good team and could win Ranji Trophy. Adjusting the collars of his dark blue T-shirt, Ravi Shastri said, “The Indian team is doing quite well and has world class players. But scope for improvement is always there”. Commenting on the inflow of fresh talent in the team, he said, “The youngsters these days need no encouragement for adopting cricket as full-time profession.... The media has played a great role in portraying the right picture of the game. The advertisements aired on the channels also help in developing interest about the game among the little ones”. As far as the issue of break in cricketing season was concerned, he said, “Teams that play well do not need long breaks”. The assertion assumes significance as several critics were of the view that the long spell of rest was not good for a team’s morale. Yuvraj , on the other hand, talked about the ways he kept himself in shape during the off-season. He also talked about his expectations from the action-packed coming season. Rolling down a window of the black car he was travelling in, Yuvraj said Pakistanis were very hospitable. “It was a matter of pride to be part of the team that went on to win the historic match”. Talking about his immediate plans, Yuvraj said he would be leaving for Bangalore to attend a training programme on Friday. |
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Suchitra focuses on language of Bharatnatyam DANCE is in the air. With five workshops on and one more in the offing, dance enthusiasts have a vast fare to choose from. But for some reason most of them have settled for the workshop of classical dance being conducted by Suchitra Mitra, a famous Bharatnatyam exponent known for her instruction skills. Suchitra began conducting Bharatnatyam sessions in Chandigarh about four years ago. It was the lack of awareness about the style which triggered her passion to teach the same. Today her workshop, organised under the banner of her organisation Padam, is the most awaited and the most attended too. The schedule of her workshop is not easy. Uncompromising and demanding, Suchitra makes sure all her students (they range between 8 and 35 years of age) first learn to recite shlokas in Sanskrit. She says, “Sanskrit is the very soul of Bharatnatyam. We begin with practicing the language recitation. I select the shlokas, describe their meaning and ask the participants to come prepared for recitation”. Interestingly, not only have the participants memorised the shlokas, they have also held on to their meaning, because it is the meaning which finally lends itself to a dance movement on stage. This year Suchitra is planning to stage her production on June 25 at Tagore Theatre. Though she is still working on the theme, she is sure to use the “Nav rasas” and related mudras. “Most probably I will pick up a sentence, may be one like, “Come here”. This sentence will be depicted in various rasas, from love to anger to desperation.” On the front of instruction, Suchitra is imparting training in the technical aspect of the classical dance, apart from stressing on gestures and facial expression (abhinaya). She adds, “Though I want to graduate from one level to another as years pass, I am unable to do so. Participants return to me after a year. By the time we start again, they have forgotten much of what they had learnt. It is practically not possible to enhance training levels”.
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Pepe Jeans opens outlet in Sec 17 ARE you looking for something nice and cool to wear this summers instead of same old blue denims? Just drive down to Sector 17 for sand blasted jeans in alluring hues. You can buy the stuff from Pepe Jeans. The company has opened its first exclusive store in this part of the region. “Pepe is not just about fashion” says the Managing Director of Pepe Jeans, London, Mr Chetan Shah. He was here in connection with the inauguration of the showroom. “The apparel satisfy your day-to-day need for comfortable, yet trendy clothes. You can get anything — right from jeans to casual shirts-all under one roof”. Their latest spring summer collection and other fashion accessories include perfumes, duffle bags, caps and pens. “The spring summer collection is a potpourri of denim and non-denim styles in a cascade of colours,” Mr Shah adds. “Casual, trendy and light, the entire collection provides ideal wear for college students hanging outs and going for parties”. The highlight is their “10 to 16” range. The brand targets pre-teens. The collection is predominantly sporty and athletic. — OC |
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Spice contest winner gets Honda City A Bathinda-based businessman, Mr Deepak Monga, today won a Honda City car in Spice Tambola contest. Mr Monga has earlier won a vacuum cleaner, a microwave oven and a colour TV set in the tambola contest. Describing it as a miracle, he says, “Everyday my family would sit in front of the television set for an hour from 8 p.m. to play tambola. But thought of winning a Honda City never occurred to any of us”. Standing next to him, his wife Pooja Monga asserts, “Prize was one thing, the game itself was so interesting that my in-laws along with our two daughters, would sit glued to the TV set”. Their earlier victories prompted others in the family as well. Mr Monga’s sister, Sandhya, and her family also started playing the game. The family plans to continue playing tambola. “Within six months, the game has given us so much that we cannot stop playing. We will continue to play the game because — like everyone — we also aspires to gain more and more”, says Deepak. |
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Exclusive fair from Lucknow
FOR some years now, Tanu Batra, a local resident, has been regularly hosting an exhibition of
Lucknow garments in the city. In line with her passion, she is yet again showing an exclusive line, sourced
from proper Lucknow. The exhibition is all about the brilliance of colours, the intricacy of Lucknow
chikan patterns and its sheer romance, the skill of craftspersons who have long been in the
trade of embellishing the face of the fabric, and much more. On display are three types
of fabrics - cotton, georgette and semi georgette. The range is vast.
It includes ready to wear kurtis, sarees and suit pieces. The exhibition will be
on till June 12 and can be viewed at house number 509 in Sector 8 between
11.30 am and 7 pm. — TNS |
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Kids display creations INDERDHANUSH, summer workshop for children, concluded at Blue Bird High School in Sector 16. About 200 participants performed on the concluding day. The creative items made by kids, including tiles, glass paintings, cards, pots, fabric painting and clay modelling murals were displayed. Children who joined personality development and English speaking course
compered the function.
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LG
exhibition Interested in buying an air conditioner, computer or a refrigerator without withdrawing your savings from the bank? Just drive down to Sector 18. LG is offering great prices and gifts at the exhibition being organised at Panchayat Bhavan. The exhibition will continue till June 13. On display are latest models of TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, computers, audio players, mobile phones, microwave ovens, washing machines etc.
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