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From Schools Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 24 “The Silent Play”, a musical, conveyed that silence speaks louder than words. It showed how communal strife had divided Indians into different groups. It concluded on the note that all religions lead to one God and preach love, peace and brotherhood. Students then transported the audience to the fascinating country of Japan with a dance presentation from the land of rising sun. Japanese dolls, dancing with delicate and graceful steps, holding fans in their hands, gave an enthralling performance. Another item which moved the audience was a ballet titled “Veerangana” based on the life story of Rajput Queen, “Haadi Rani”, who was seen as an embodiment of valour and sacrifice. A display of martial arts, an item depicting a child’s world beset with problems were among the other items staged at the function. The principal, Mr Sanjay Sardana, read the annual report in which he highlighted the achievements of students. Mr S.P. Arora, Director Public Relations, Cultural Affairs and Hospitality, Chandigarh Administration, was the chief guest. He gave away prizes to 35 students who had excelled in sports, academics and various competitions. Shabad gayan contest An inter-school shabad gayan contest was held at Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28, here on Wednesday to mark the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev. The programme started with a welcome speech by Nivedita Rawat to all 34 participating teams and individuals who sang shabads. Inmates of the Senior Citizen’s Home, Sector 43, were also invited to the function. Students honoured Delhi Public School, Sector 40, held its first “Scholar Badge Ceremony” to felicitate its students on the school premises here on Wednesday. The programme commenced with an invocation to God, seeking His blessings. This was followed by a skit “Guru Mahima”. A kathak performance and “Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai” was the highlight of the cultural programme. As many as 48 students from classes IV to VI were honoured. Mr A.A. Siddiqui, DGP, Punjab, was the chief guest. He lauded the efforts of the school and encouraged others to be among the awardees next year. The principal, Ms Sunita Tanwar, congratulated the awardees.
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Kids present variety show
Chandigarh, November 24 The students of the kindergarten section participated in a variety show. The cultural items, including Pied Piper, Gujarati dance and bhangra were much applauded. Stress was laid on aerobics and yoga exercises. The tiny tots in the costumes of vegetables, fruit and dairy products passed the message of nutritious diet that added to one’s ‘health and wealth’. The school will remain closed on Thursday in lieu of the two-day function that concluded today. The parent-teacher meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday has also been cancelled.
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Chain fast by UIET students enters 8th day
Chandigarh, November 24 While the university has allowed the students a re-appear chance in the departmental tests to clear papers, the students are demanding a mercy chance for the university exams on grounds that they had insufficient preparation time after their result was declared. With university authorities unwilling to consider the demands of the students, a rally was organised on the campus by those affected. They marched towards the UIET from the VC office. The students threatened to intensify their struggle if the authorities did not respond favorably to their demands.
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Roll numbers issued to candidates
Chandigarh, November 24 According to a press release, those candidates who do not receive their roll numbers by November 30 may contact the Regional Office at Kendriya Sadan in Sector 9 for the issuance of duplicate certificates between December 1 and 3 during the working hours.
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Army School sports day function
Chandigarh, November 24 According to a press release, the amalgamation of modern drill and ancient yoga was effectively presented by the students. Innovative exercises for fun and fitness were also performed by the students.
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College holds seminar
Mohali, November 24 According to a press note of the college, Wg Cdr Surjit Singh (retd), Vice- President of techno school, emphasised on the growing demand for Linux and open source solutions. Mr Vineet Tuli explained the importance of the open source technology. Dr
G.D. Bansal, principal, highlighted the needs for such interactions.
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Rs 1.22 cr awarded at Lok Adalat
Chandigarh, November 24 As many as 58 of the 79 cases were settled at the adalat, which was presided over by Mr Sant Parkash, Member-Secretary of the authority. An amount of Rs 1.22 crore was awarded and Rs 6.5 lakh recovered from borrowers on the spot. Mr Parkash announced that any person from the general public, before going to the court, can submit an application to get the dispute settled through the adalat without paying any court fee. The authority is also providing free legal aid to various sections of society, whose income is less than Rs 50,000 per annum.
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Lawyers demand holiday
on Gurpurab
Chandigarh, November 24 In fact, the president of the DBA, Mr Sajal Koser, in a representation to the Chief Justice of the High Court, has alleged that the decision "hurt" the religious sentiments of a particular community. The local District Courts were being given a step-motherly treatment by the authorities concerned as the Lower Courts in Punjab were closed, Mr Koser said further demanding that the schedule of holidays should be chalked out in consultation with the DBA. If November 26 was not declared a holiday, advocates would be forced to stay away from work, Mr Koser warned.
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Carrying music across the seas
It was a homecoming of sorts for Nishi, a city girl who had travelled across the seas to make a mark in music in Europe and beyond. She was in city to perform at a show. Now based in Greenford UK , she has been singing for a couple of decades in her country of adoption.
Apart from being a singer she is also a good composer and a lyricist too. Quite a talented woman, she had made name for herself around the globe. Here is a sample of a love which also gives freedom ; “Aarzoo thi koi aaye jo aaye to phir na kabhi jaaye. Dil to kaya hum jaan bhi dete, dino dharma iman bhi dete Phaisla tha, tha nahin bandhan” She claims that she is the first Asian woman to have successfully propagated Punjabi culture in Europe. Nishi has proved that good music reaches out to everyone irrespective of barriers of culture and language. She has performed at various stage shows at almost all Art councils in the UK. Her music is alive and her writing and composition authentic. She has also gained recognition in Jazz music. Her songs are capable of expressing varied emotions and moods. Between her concerts she finds time to learn classical music also and do rigorous riaaz everyday. Nishi, a former student of Moti Ram Arya School, Sector 27, Chandigarh, was in the city to perform at a show and she cast a spell on audience yesterday with her melodious voice. The show was held at Chandi Tryst, farmhouse, Majra, 10 km from the PGI. She was invited by Dr Skylark Ishwaran S Chaddha, an International Development Advisor. The lady who has made a name for herself abroad, surprisingly performed for the first time in India. Singing in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu comes naturally to her . Be it bhajans, geet, ghazals and film songs — she handles all these with perfection. Performing with Pankaj Udhas, Begum Parveen Sultana, Feroza Begum and Arifa Siddique has enriched her singing. A humble Punjabi at heart she gives the credit to Kuljeet Bhamra, music director who gave her the first break. Her dream took a shape with the launch of Punjabi musical album ‘ Dil Dil Dil Dil ‘. It is a blend of her sweet voice and lyrics reflecting love. “ I received many phone calls from many young girls who told me that I have expressed their love pangs which they were unable to express in words. A girl played on the cassette for her beloved and he understood her feelings”, Nishi recollects. She summed up the meeting in these lines from her album,”Dil mera tere utte aya sajna, fad layi kiten dig na pawan, dil dil dil dil”.
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Khadi exhibition on till December 20
STATE office of the Khadi and Village Industries Board, Ministry of ARI (Government of India), organised its first zonal-level khadi gramudyog exhibition from November 20. It is being held at the Mela ground, Sector 34, Chandigarh and it will continue till December 20.
The Government of India is providing a special rebate on cotton, woollen and silk khadi up to 25 per cent in the exhibition. Khadi and village industries, institutions from Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka are participating. Khadi items like durries, khes, towels, readymade kurta pyjamas, jackets, carpets, gowns are on display. Silk sarees from Karnataka, West Bengal and Assam and tussar silk are also available. Products from village industries like artistic wooden furniture, ladies’ purses, herbal products like shampoos, chawanprash, tooth powder, mehendi and organic foods are also showcased.
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