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Glitz-04 brings
life to students’ creations Mohali, June 26 The show began with ethnic and traditional round “Vivah”. The students designed lehnga choli and sherwani of different cuts with lot of dabka, sequins and aari work.
The most interesting round was based on war and peace theme inspired by Zebra. Black and white colors were used
symbolising war and peace, respectively. A collection named “jhinga lala hu hu” displayed tribal outfits. The show was choreographed by Manoj Sharma and anchored by Rajesh.
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Summer camps conclude Mohali, June 26 The day commenced with party games. The children wore animal masks made by them and danced on the lawns. The youngest member at the camp, Bhavya, did the ceremonial cake cutting. Ending the day, the children cooled themselves in the splash pool. Yashveer of another school said, “This is the second time I have attended a workshop at Shemrock. I learnt bhangra last year and this time I’m improving upon it.” Puneet from Delhi, who is in Mohali with his grandparents, was of the opinion that “table tennis and craft are particularly interesting.” He added that he also enjoyed the music lessons. |
Police
remand for three Panchkula,
June 26 The accused — Sant Lal, Rahul and Rajesh — were reportedly apprehended by the police party at a naka late last night. The police party led by Sub-Inspector Haripal saw the accused carrying polythene bags, and upon checking found that the bags contained 1.65 kg charas. The seized narcotic is valued at Rs 20,000. The police said the accused used to get charas from Nepal and Bihar, and supply to some “retailers”.
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Term extended Chandigarh, June 26 |
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Film Review They have been forsaken and forgotten by their countrymen. Languishing in a PoW camp in Pakistan for 33 years, these Indian soldiers have little hope of their release through diplomatic means. After so many years of undergoing torture in the prison camp, they are left with only one option — to escape. But are they still strong enough — both physically and mentally — to accomplish this arduous task? This is the question which “Deewar” tries to answer over three hours. The film is a tribute to those Indian soldiers whose contribution in the 1971 war went ignored. It is also a tribute to a Hollywood classic, “The Great Escape”. However, the movie fails to sustain the viewer’s interest. It takes a long time to take off. On the positive side, there is an impressive performance by K.K. Menon as the in charge of the prison. Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt have also done a good job but there was not much to do for Amrita Rao. Akshay Khanna’s work is average. The songs don’t fit in the script and obstruct the flow of the story. Music composer Adesh Srivastava and lyricist Nusrat Badr have done a commendable job in “Le ke aayeen hain...” The set of the prison is quite realistic and worth the huge amount spent on it. The director — Milan Luthria of “Kachche Dhage” and “Chori Chori” fame — has made an attempt to deal with a sensitive and delicate issue. However, he has not been able to exploit the full potential of the subject. — TNS
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How dads discipline and enjoy kids’ company MEET a young dad, Anurag Shrivastava, a lawyer, who is at present learning how to enjoy disciplining his two kids as well as enjoy their company.
A new age father, he consulted on how to bring up emotionally healthy children. After that he felt parenting has definitely changed his habits. He now even meditates regularly which has helped him in checking his explosive temper. “I can handle my kids aged 7 to 9 with more sensitivity. I scold them less often”, he says. Times are changing. Many parents now feel that it is good to consult experts rather than rely on common sense or conventional wisdom. Fathers are becoming more aware of their roles and their child’s needs. With mothers working, some of them even do night duties. Fathers are getting involved with children in every possible way. So young dads are doing everything from changing nappies, making food and reading story books, except breast-feeding. Moreover, the exit of joint families have made them more responsible. According to city-based clinical psychologist, Ashu Priya,” “family structure is changing. Women expect more from their husbands. But more importantly fathers choose to participate because they find it highly satisfying”. She said that “we have conducted many workshops on good parenting for parents. We used to educate them about how to handle a child in the right way. The response of the fathers was good”. But she also feels that parents should watch against being over protective or yielding to emotional blackmail by children. For a 40-year-old Ankit Goyal, parenting has been a blissful experience. “The birth of my daughter has changed my lifestyle. I was drinking heavily. Drinking till late in the night was a daily routine. However, her birth made me think hard. I opted for counselling and kicked off the habit “, says Ankit. Panchkula-based Dr Pradeep Bhardwaj, who is the father of three children, has a word of advice for those try to discipline their kids. He says he takes care that his children grow in a clean atmosphere. Too much discipline and do’s and don’ts leave an adverse impact on the child’s psychology. But this doesn’t mean distancing yourself from them. A watchful eye on them is essential. But parents should watch against being over-protective or yielding to emotional blackmail by children, says a city-based child therapist. |
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Banking on antiquities “Reviver” — the watch from West End Watch Company, Switzerland, was an award for the late Gujarmal by the British in recognition for his service rendered during the World War-I. It continued to be a source of pride for the family for generations. But brushing aside its sentimental value, the family is now ready to sacrifice it for the right price. “I am negotiating with the Swiss company and is ready to part with it either for a decent sum or in lieu of education facility for my son abroad,” says Mr Vijay Kumar Chaba, father of Neeraj, who claims his watch is one of the four existing watches of this particular variety. Another owner of antique watches from Panchkula, Mr Ravi Bhasin, is also on the lookout for a buyer for on such watch to foot his medical bills. Both owners have made up their minds to part with their prized possessions. Their effort is to find right buyers who understand the heritage value of their possessions so that they give the right price. When it comes to evaluating their heritage and appending the right price tag, most of the antique watch collectors look hesitant. In a letter to Mr Vijay Chaba, the West End Watch Company prices the “Reviver”, which is in perfect working condition, between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 3 lakh. To help persons like Mr Chaba, who is clue less about the real worth their legacy or how to strike a deal, the Watch Heritage Club, Chandigarh, comes to their rescue. The club aims at generating an interest in antique watches. It encourages people to restore these priceless pieces and provide valuable information to watch collectors about the value and authenticity of their watches, besides providing a platform to exhibit their possessions. Though history and origin of a watch is relatively easy to ascertain from the large collection of reference books stored in the club’s library at Ethos, Sector 8, it is difficult to price such watches as the value does not depend on the date of manufacture alone, but also on many other associated factors like make of the watch, company name and its rarity in the present day context. According to Mr Yasho Saboo, president of the club, watches that are more than 40 year-old are termed as heritage watches. “At the Watch Heritage Club, our duty is not just to guide owners to assess the approximate cost of the watch, but also to create a forum to bring interested buyers and sellers,” says Mr Saboo. The club, just one-year-old in Chandigarh, has over 70 antique watches and has been organising exhibitions of these. The club’s vision is to take the concept to an international platform and have members from at least 40 countries. “Soon we are going to launch the club in Mumbai and Bangalore and for those interested in becoming its members, we have launched website www.watchheritageclub.com,” says Mr
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City ‘mein nikla chand’ Silky tresses tumbling down the shoulders, dreamy eyes dazzling with life and a disarming smile — she looks exactly the same on the small screen. At least this is what everyone said as reed-thin actress Sangeeta Ghosh trotted into a showroom in Sector 17. Sangeeta — known for her role as Pammi in Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand — said serials should not be too long. “They should be wound up before monotony sets in,” she said.
Making herself comfortable, she added, “About 50 persons are involved in the making of a serial. As such, it is not easy to end it. But the fact remains that not only the viewers, but also the actors feel monotony creeping in. You sometimes start feeling stagnant after working for long on the same subject.” Referring to her role as Pammi, Sangeeta — with a heavy jewellery set adorning her neck — said, “After being a part of the serial for three years, I thought it was time for me to quit. I had no intentions of extending my role when next generation started featuring in the serial.” Commenting on the fact that most of the serials on the television were predominantly sad, she said, “It is entirely the script writer’s choice.” Talking about her role as Pammi, she said, “Everyone mistakes me for a ‘sardarni’, but I am a Bengali. Though I am no more in the serial, I still she believe, it has made me famous all over.” Right now, she is working in Aruna Irani’s daily soap, Zameen Se Aasman Taak, being aired on the Sahara channel. She will start shooting for another Star Plus venture from August. “I believe in quality not quantity,” she said. “I have never ever worked in three or four soaps simultaneously. At the most, I can work in one or two serials at a given time. Not more than that,” she added. She is also looking forward to roles in movies. “I received some offers while I was working in Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand. Now I am relatively free and will catch up with the producers if the projects are still lined up,” she said. |
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Tanishq dazzles Pammi Sangeeta Ghosh, who plays the role of Pammi in serial “Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand”, visited Tansihq boutique today. She said, “I can forget buying artificial jewellery because Tanishq is offering stunning colourful jewellery to match with different dresses at affordable rates. I have never worn Tansihq jewellery in my serials, but I plan to wear some now”. She also checked the purity of her gold jewellery on a “Karatmeter” as part of “Check Karat, win reward” offer. She also admired the new Tansihq lightweight colours collection. The customers can also get 15 per cent off on studed and diamond jewellery purchased from the store. The offer is valid till June 30. The business manager of corporate sales at Tansihq Simran Chandoke said, “Through the offer we demonstrate to the customers, the actual purity of gold they own.” |
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Neeraj Kumar from Loharu dreams of making it big on the foreign shores. His dreams and aspiration sprang from the legacy his great grandfather left for him — a 118-year-old Swiss watch.