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A chhoti si asha near fulfilment
This is the story of four destitute orphans and the grit and determination of a middle-class housewife to bring some cheer into their lives.
Today, the eyes of the children sparkle with happiness as you mention their “aunty”, Ms Nutan Shukla, who fought bureaucratic hurdles and sitting-over-files babus to have a plot of land allotted to them in lieu of their jhuggi, which was demolished in 2002.
Their own little place under the sun: The orphaned siblings on the plot of land that would be their “Apna
Ghar” one day. — Photo by Parvesh Chauhan |
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3 Bar Council members show concern over judges' tussle
Chandigarh, September 12
Three members of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, including an office-bearer, today expressed concern over the failure of Mr Chief Justice and other judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to resolve their differences.
Congress focuses on youth through new code of conduct
Chandigarh, September 12
The Congress party is on a mission to awaken the youth to their social responsibility. To begin with, it means saying an emphatic no to dowry. Under a new code of conduct circulated to its frontal organisations, including the National Students Union of India (NSUI) and Indian Youth Congress (IYC), the youth would play messengers of peace and instruments against prevailing social evils.
SPIC MACAY needs financial fuel to flow smooth
Chandigarh, Sept 12
Never has SPIC MACAY allowed adversity to dilute the zeal behind its missions. For years, the institution has been engaged religiously in the task of taking youth closer to their roots. By far, its accomplishments have been heartening and its blueprint for the future achievable.
Classical music to heritage walks, SPIC MACAY offers all
Classical music concerts, a rich fare of folk arts, film shows and heritage walks are some of the many offerings which SPIC MACAY will make this season.
Security guard stabbed
Chandigarh, September 12
A security guard was stabbed in the abdomen this evening by a person who wanted an entry into a house in Sector 21 to meet his wife working as a servant.
The security guard, Shailender Kumar, was operated upon in the GMCH and is stated to be out of danger. The alleged attacker, Amar Singh, was arrested. The police is also questioning Shiv Murat, another suspect.
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Tomio Mizokami has a problem with English. No wonder he takes a world of time organizing his thoughts when faced with questions in a language he considers alien.
“Can we talk in Hindi, or Punjabi, or Bengali? I am not at home with English,” requests the Japanese taking unusual pride in his admission. And as eyebrows stretch in surprise, he rushes to rescue. “I am in love with India. And I could not have justified my love without understanding India’s national tongue. So I thought of learning Hindi.
Tomio Mizokami
