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Quiz contest on Sikh Gurus held Chandigarh, September 21
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On-the-spot painting contest Chandigarh, September 21 Around 500 children from 30 schools of Chandigarh participated in the contest. Among the participants, 40 physically challenged children also participated.
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Forum asks BSNL to pay compensation to subscribers Chandigarh, September 21 The three-member commission, headed by Mr Justice K.K. Srivastava upheld that the district forum had rightly awarded compensation to the subscribers who were harassed due to disruption in the services. Earlier, the District Consumer Forum had directed BSNL to pay Mr Bhupinder Singh Nanda and 29 other complainants Rs 500 each for the non-availibility of services from September 4 to 18, 2003. The phones in PUDA Colony of Sector 48-C, Mohali, had remained out of service due to reported theft of underground cables. BSNL offered to give rental rebate to subscribers of the area in this regard. The district forum instead awarded compensation on subscribers.
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Fitness trail Renu Manish Sinha
But milk is not just for kids. Everyone needs milk. Adults, too, require milk to maintain bone mass and healthy teeth. Dr Neelu Malhotra, a Mohali-based nutrition expert, dubs milk as a one-stop shopping for nutrition. It contains nearly all basic nutrients required by the body in growing years. Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins (except C) and minerals (except iron). But for vitamin C and iron, milk can be called a near-perfect food for children, she adds. While all these nutrients can be taken from various other sources, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, etc, milk is one convenient package of various essential components. However, as excess of everything is bad, she cautions that over-indulgence of milk may lead to anaemia as it is a poor source of iron. It should be a part of an overall balanced diet, she asserts.
Calcium, vitamins D and K in conjugation are required for healthy growth and maintaining the strength and density of bones. Calcium and phosphorous together form calcium phosphate, a major component needed for bone mineralisation, which in turn gives structure and strength to bones, says Dr Malhotra. Quoting some studies, she says calcium also prevents bone loss, helps prevent migraine headaches, reduce PMS symptoms and may prevent childhood obesity and promote weight loss in obese adults. Also calcium from milk is easily digested by the body than that got from vegetable sources. Oxalates and phytates present in vegetables hamper the absorption of calcium. Calcium is also essential for many other physiological activities like blood clotting, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, regulation of enzyme activity and blood pressure regulation. Vitamin B1 is vital for cognitive function, especially memory, while B2 and B12 are needed for energy production and cardiovascular protection. Vitamin A is required for immune function, potassium and magnesium promote cardiovascular health, selenium is a cancer-preventing trace mineral. Milk also has a beneficial fatty acid called conjugated lenoleic acid (CLA). Researches conducted on mice have revealed that CLA inhibited the growth of several types of cancer in mice. However, no trials on humans have been carried out as yet. The CLA also helps to lower cholesterol. Milk also contains beneficial bacteria called lactobacillus. It promotes the growth of lactobacilli in intestines. Lactobacilli, in turn, produce lactic acetic acid which lowers the intestinal pH value and inhibits growth of harmful bacteria and fungi says, Dr Malhotra. Consumption of raw or unpasteurised milk can cause typhoid, paratyphoid, amoebic dysentery, bacillary dysentery, TB, diphtheria, cholera, polio, etc. Some people are allergic to milk. They lack an enzyme called lactase, which is needed to digest the sugar present in milk called lactose. The symptoms may include gas, bloating, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, rashes, bad breath, fatigue, headaches, etc. They should stop taking milk for some time only but should not stop it altogether, suggests Dr Khurana. Later, under a doctor’s guidance, they can slowly reintroduce milk in their diet. However, some of them can digest yoghurt more easily as lactose in fermented yoghurt is somewhat predigested. They can also drink milk in small quantities and with meals to aid in its digestion. Soya milk can be a good substitute for lactose-intolerant persons, especially newborns, says Dr Khurana. Women suffering from osteoporosis or menopausal women prone to it, should make milk an essential part of their diet. For people suffering from peptic ulcers milk is beneficial as also in cases of malnutrition and protein deficiency, says Dr Malhotra. Busting some common myths about milk, Dr Khurana says milk does not increase the secretion of mucous and it does not cause kidney stones. However, those having kidney stones should be careful in having milk and have it under medical guidance, she adds.
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City libraries an asset for residents Reading is definitely an enriching process and a good book helps you to grow. Access to well stocked library is an asset and city residents are indeed lucky in this respect. With a host of libraries, including Central State Library, Sector 17, Dwarka Dass Library, Sector 15, State Library, Sector 34 and British Library, Sector 9, at their disposal local residents cannot ask for more. Central State Library is the oldest library which came into existence in 1955 in the city. Its reference section has a big collection of valuable books. These include numerous encyclopaedias and dictionaries. It stocks books for various competitive examinations like medical, pre-engineering bank and civil service. Many students come to the reference section and spend two/three hours daily. With pindrop silence, it provides the right ambience for concentration. There is a children’s section in the library which have the books for those below 14 years. Normally parents come to get these books issued for their children. Most of the children regularly visit the library during holidays. Library has a section for tourists also. Tourists usually come here to get the books on travel guidance. Apart from catalogue it has computer information also. But most of the readers prefer the former. Ramola KC, Librarian, Central State Library said, about 500 persons visit our library daily. The most sought after books here are the latest ones by known authors. Youngsters go for fictional books with Mills and Boons their hot favourite. The newspaper and magazine section is widely read. “We keep on adding new stock also. It depends on the demand”, she added. Readers main grouse is that it is difficult to find latest books on the shelves and get it issued. Many a times a book mentioned in catalogue cannot be traced. Sometimes reader block a particular book by getting it reissued with the result that it becomes inaccessible to others. Library staff say many readers while searching for books do not keep them back at places earmarked according to the accession number. As a result books often get misplaced. Some are lost forever. But it poses a lot of problems for the staff who are hunting for the book. When asked if the readers misuse the books? While replying Ms Ramola said, "there is a class of readers who have no respect for the books. They tear up the pages of books. There are scores of damaged books. Though we have installed cameras but we cannot keep a check on visitors all the time". Kavita Sharma, a BA final year student says. “I have been getting books on China and the US history reissued for the past three months. I do not feel the need to buy these books. According to a 50-year-old Ram Kumar, who has been a card holder of Central State Library for the past 10 years, I can say without hesitation that the library is my salvation. Amid numerous ups and downs of my life, what is consistent is my fortnightly visit to the library. I seek refuge in books. “Thanks to the library that my 18-year-old daughter knows as much about Premchand as Arundhati Roy”, says Sector 35 resident, Sushma Banerjee. Sushant Banerjee, Manager, British Library, said the best thing about our library was the books on IT. A lot of youngsters come to read these books. We have visitors between the age group of 18 to 35 years. It came into existence in four years ago and our readership has increased a lot. The Librarian of State Library, Sector 34, Mr Nagpal said, "our library is near the residential area so about 500 persons visit our library. Many come here and sit for hours to read the books".
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A budding pop music director
Navraj Raja, a young budding director, is one such person who means business. Directing his 26th video for a Punjabi song album, Navraj said he had done editing work for Jalandhar Doordarshan, and now had decided to try his hand at directing. “Music videos are a booming market and so I delved into it,” he said. Navraj is these days working on directing a video for the album Sharif munda of singer Sukhvinder Sukhi. The song is called “Collegan de munde”. Rimpy Prince has filmed the first song of this album. Glimpses of Navraj’s work can be seen on MH1 channel. Currently, a song sung by Benny called Black Eyes and directed by him is running on the channel, said Navraj, adding that he had also worked on the videos of Karnail Singh and Kler Kanth. Navraj has decided to work for a diploma in editing and animation.
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Milk, this four-letter word, is a part of every growing child’s diet. Whether you love it or hate it, it is an essential requirement of the growing years.
Milk is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin B1, (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B12, vitamins A, D and K, zinc, potassium, selenium, magnesium, phosphorous, iodine, etc, says Dr Sudha Khurana, Consultant Dietician, Department of Dietetics, PGI. 
“Reading is seeing by proxy”, reads a signboard in the circulation section of the Central State Library, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
The booming Punjabi pop music industry has brought forward many talented artistes to the fore. And while a large number of people who enter the industry end up as one-hit wonders, there are some who, due to their devotion and hard work, are able to establish themselves well.