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50 govt teachers
undergo training
Ludhiana, November 18 She said under this programme fresh training schedules had been formulated. During these training schedules every government teacher would undergo training for 20 days in a
year. Every teacher would be trained in four schedules of five days each and it was compulsory as well. The third training schedule for about 50 teachers of Ludhiana Block II and Mangat Block II got underway at the local GITC today. The training is being imparted under the direction and guidelines of Dr Sadhu Singh Randhawa, Director, SCERT. There is enthusiasm amongst teachers about the training programme, informed Mr Davinder Singh Chhina, a lecturer at the GITC. In the past two weeks, 124 teachers from Ludhiana Block I and Mangat Block I, 64 teachers from Ludhiana Block III and Mangat Block III got training for five days each at the GITC. They also prepared teaching-learning material (TLM) in various subjects for elementary classes. “Teachers are getting training in making modules related to their subjects and this self-instructional material will benefit the elementary education system in schools”, disclosed Dr Shashi Trehan, course coordinator. Another course coordinator, Mr Pradeep Kumar, told mediapersons that inclusive education to physically challenged students was also being imparted to government school teachers. Mrs Sidhu gave a lecture presentation on ‘Release of tension, mental health and good health’. Mr H.S. Manocha, a lecturer, spoke on ‘gender sensitisation and adolescent education’, while Mrs Surinderpal Kaur delivered a lecture on fine arts. Lectures were also delivered by Dr J.M. Singh on protection of eyes and Dr Jyotsna Mahajan on dental health.
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Teachers attend craft
workshop
Ludhiana, November 18 “Child art is an important tool to understand the child better and it plays a vital role in the balanced development and growth of the child,” said Maria Lena, Principal. She said painting could also be used to diagnose psychological problems among children. Resource persons gave the participants an exposure to art and craft techniques and familiarised them with new products launched by the company. An exhibition of Camlin’s products and painted articles was also organised.
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Faislabad varsity students witness PAU youth fest
Ludhiana, November 18 In his inaugural speech, Dr K.S. Aulakh, said this was the first time in the history of the university that students from the Faislabad university and their teachers were participating in the festival. We should develop and continue these relationships in the future, he added. The University of Agriculture, Faislabad, was started in 1906 and many students and teachers from this university migrated to India after Partition. Referring to Shah Mohammad, Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah, Dr Aulakh Punjabi has a rich heritage. It is the nature of Punjabis to forge lasting relationships with others from the core of their heart. The VC said, “We should feel proud that our mother tongue — Punjabi — is spoken by 9.5 crore people across the world”. He also honoured all members of the delegation by presenting them bouquets and shawls. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Aulakh said Punjabis did not change themselves even in foreign countries and maintained their own specific identity. He said during his student days in foreign countries he used to speak Punjabi. “We should educate our present generation on maintaining a link with the past and not betray our mother tongue. The need of the hour is to safeguard Punjabi culture which is under assault from Western influences”, he added. He extended an invitation to students of the PAU to visit the University of Agriculture, Faislabad, for strengthening their relationship. Dr Darshan Singh, Dean, PGS, and Director Student’s Welfare, welcomed the chief guest and members of the delegation and all other present on the occasion. The youth festival started with a cultural procession by five constituent colleges of PAU.
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Team from Derby interacts
with city students
Ludhiana, November 18 Under this scheme, 12 students from England and Punjab will visit each other for getting better understanding of each others countries. Both officials addressed the NSS volunteers of the school to make them aware of activities of this programme under the motto, “Your rights, my responsibility”. They told the volunteers that self-development should be the focus of the whole education system. Mr J.S. Rahi, Assistance Director, Youth Services, Ludhiana, Mr Lajpal Bains, State Youth awardee, Mr M.L. Kalra were also present. Ms Inder, NSS programme officer, conducted the stage.
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Pratibha impresses with Bharatnatyam performance
Since Pratibha has been associated with SPIC MACAY, she knows the pulse of students and set the students at ease by telling them that Bharatnatyam was devised by gods to provide diversion for them as a means of recreation and Lord Shiva had decided to perform it with his consort , Parvati. She said Bharatnatyam was one of the most ancient of all dances. Human being craves for union with the Divine and Indian dancers also strive to reach the higher plane to be one with God. Bharatnatyam is spiritual in nature as the dancers perform it with complete devotion. Carnatic music accompanies this dance. She started the morning performance with an invocation to Shiva. Her facial expressions were so fluid that within seconds, they showed a gamut of emotions ranging from joy, devotion, humility, wonder, love admiration and happiness. Her next piece was to depict Shiva seated on the bull. She also told the students that Carnatic music was not open ended and had to stay within its definite beat. She said while learning the dance one had to spend around two years to learn just the foot work and to be able to perform on the stage. One needs to practice for at least 10 to 15 years, to be able to perform with confidence. She introduced her student Shubha Patwardhan, who had left her job as an HRD Manager in Coca Cola company to pursue her passion for dance. She, too presented a piece of a Kannada poet, depicting, Krishna’s frustration at not getting attention from a girl. Then much to the delight of the students Pratibha brought out the pathos and yearning of Meera who asks all her friends to send her message to Krishna to come back to her soon. She answered the students’ questions patiently. In reply to a question on the fading popularity of classical dances in comparison to Western dances, she said firmly, “It is a misnomer. All media created. I have always given performances in jam packed halls. Bharatnatyam has been there and it will continue to be there .” Later on while talking to mediapersons, she said she would give her firstever performance of Bharatnatyam in Pakistan at the World Performing Art Festival to be held in Lahore on November 28. She will perform on Nusrat Fateh Ali’s song ‘Tum laut ke aa jaate’. Though she is the president of the Lok Shakti Party, she feels in India unlike in the USA, the artists cannot be very vocal about their personal choices during electoral process as they depend on government patronage.
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Antakshari artiste honoured
Ludhiana, November 18 Mr Amrit Lal Aggarwal, president of the kendra, along with his wife, Ms Raj Aggarwal, presented a memento to Neelam. Prominent among others present at the function were Mr Balraj Bhasin, Mr Jagdish Chander, Mr Kuldeep Singh, Mr Sunil Jindal, Mr Arun Goyal, Mr Sudhir K. Sehgal, Mr Naresh Aggarwal, Mr Sukhpat Rai Wadehra, Mr D.J. Jain, Mr Devinder Kumar Gupta, Mr Surinder Kumar Gupta, Mr Ved Parkash Jindal, Dr S.B. Khurana, Dr Mohan Gupta, Dr G. Awasthi, Dr Sandeep Puri and Dr D.K. Sabharwal.
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Rang Manch to stage 2 plays
Ludhiana, November 18 Both plays will be performed by student artistes of Kamla Lohtia S.D. College and the BCM College of Education. The plays are directed by Mr Trilochan Singh. The venue of the performances will be Punjabi Bhavan here and the timing 7 pm.
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Ludhiana, November 18