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American Corner at
library
Chandigarh, December 9 The corner is a result of partnership between the American Information Resource Centre, Public Affairs Section (PAS), the US Embassy, and the Central State Library. The resources at the corner will include books, magazines, CD-ROMs with current and full text articles, videotapes and DVDs. The services include open access to materials, photocopying, supervised Internet access and invitations to programmes organised by the PAS.
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PEC to approach Centre on association
norms
Chandigarh, December 9 The board also approved the budget of around Rs 4.50 crore to be spent during the remaining period of the current financial year. Certain rules for the financial management of the institution were also approved. Of the total 12 agenda items, only three urgent issues were taken up for discussion and approved. The meeting was chaired by the Adviser, Mr Lalit Sharma, Seven of the nine members were present in the meeting. The board has on its panel the officials of UT Administration and representatives of the industry, like the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) It may be mentioned that in connection with a writ petition filed by the employees of the PEC in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a Division Bench comprising Mr Justice Amar Dutt and Mr Justice Rajeev Bhalla, while hearing the case yesterday had allowed holding of the meeting of the board for urgent issues only.
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Fast unjustified, says
varsity
Chandigarh, December 9 The three students — Jagjit Singh, Vishal Budania and Sushil Kumar, began their strike after they were refused roll numbers for the examination on account of shortage of lectures. Expressing solidarity with the cause of the students, campus unit president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), H.S. Harry, also observed a fast. In addition to condoning of lectures of students of the Law Department, he is also seeking the withdrawal of the FIR registered against the students involved in the case when the Sociology Department Chairperson was locked inside after she refused to condone the lectures. Meanwhile, a press statement issued by the university said some students of the Department of Laws who have fallen short of attendance were on unjustified fast. They are demanding unlimited condonation of lectures. As per the Bar Council of India rule as well as the university regulations, every student is required to complete a minimum of 66 per cent of the lectures delivered in each subject as well as in aggregate. At the same time the UGC requires a student to attend a minimum of 75 per cent lectures to be eligible to sit in the examination. The university has already been very considerate in accommodating the students falling short of lectures by giving them a relief of total of 50 lectures, that is 30 by the Board of Control of the department, 10 by the Vice-Chancellor and 10 by the Syndicate in extreme hardship cases. All students who are demanding more condonation, are falling short in spite of having been extended the concession of the aforesaid 50 lectures. Keeping in view the quality of education in Panjab University and the academic standards, it is not possible to make any further relaxation otherwise the degree of law of the Panjab University can be de-recognised by the Bar Council of India.
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Former professor institutes
award
Chandigarh, December 9 An MA topper in political science from any of the colleges affiliated to Panjab University, including the Department of Evening Studies and Department of Correspondence Studies will be eligible for the award. Wife of Professor Chaudhary, Dr Pushpa Chaudhary has donated a sum of Rs 25,000 for the purpose, which the university governing body has accepted. Professor Chaudhary was one of the most popular professors of political science. He had been a member of the University Senate and Syndicate; Examination Reforms Committee; Principal, Panjab University Evening College; Dean, College Development Council, Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, in addition to his association with the academic council, faculties of arts, science, languages, medical, fine arts and education.
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Junior students exhibit
talent
Mohali, December 9 Nursery students presented dances based on their favourite theme, “lollypops”. In the rain dance the little ones danced clad in colorful raincoats. Nursery students dressed up as beautiful flowers made their way to the hearts of the audience. An English play “Snowwhite and Seven Dwarfs” was presented by students of UKG. The traditional dances of Himachal and Rajasthan provided glimpse into the cultural heritage of country. The item, “Unity in Diversity”, came with a message that from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India was one. The function ended with a giddha performance.
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Consumer court slaps Rs 50,000 fine on
Reliance
Chandigarh, December 9 In a decision that is likely to benefit thousands of Reliance mobile phone subscribers, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-II, UT, Chandigarh, has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on Reliance Infocomm for violating the contract with subscribers opting for the “Dhirubhai Ambani Pioneer Offer (DAPO)”. Holding the company guilty of “deficiency in service and unfair trade practices”, the Forum ordered that it should pay an amount of Rs 5,000 each to two complainants — Mr Hardesh Goyal and Mr HPS Ghuman — besides, depositing Rs 40,000 in the Free Legal Aid Fund of the State Legal Services Authority. The complainants had alleged that they were enrolled under the DAPO on the payment of Rs 3,000 as life membership fee and Rs 600 as monthly charges. Through an extensive advertisement campaign, they were promised several attractive schemes such as free outgoing calls for 400 minutes, STD calls at local rates and a pulse of 15 seconds for 10 paise. At the time of enrolment of members, the scheme was reportedly subject to approval by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). However, the company allegedly changed the terms and conditions to the disadvantage of the subscribers after approval from TRAI. Relying on a judgement of the Supreme Court in the Dr J.J. Merchant vs Srinath Chaturvedi case, the Forum made it clear that it was competent to adjudicate on such a “complicated question of law.” It ordered that it was fair and reasonable for the complainants to withdraw from the scheme without forfeiting their initial deposit of Rs 3,000 each and any penalty.
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Notice issued on plea seeking cancellation of bail
Chandigarh, December 9 The accused, Virender Singh, Tej Bahadur Singh and two others, had attacked Mr Sharma near Jagraon. The accused were supporters of one H.N. Parshad Pandey, who wanted to become Branch Secretary of the Lucknow Branch of URMU. In his statement given to the police, Mr Sharma had alleged that on April 19, 2002, when he was on his way back to home from the Jagraon Bridge, he was attacked by the accused. Seeking cancellation of bail granted to the accused, counsel for Punjab said since the respondents had been allegedly misused the concession of bail, it should be withdrawn.
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Flesh trade racket: 8 get
judicial remand
Panchkula, December 9 They were arrested from the Shakti Bhavan crossing, Sector 19, and outside Command Hospital .
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New Releases Despite the lukewarm response accorded to Sanjay Gupta’s “Plan”, trade pundits have pinned their hopes on his forthcoming murder mystery “Musafir”. White Feather Films, “Musafir” is presented by Sanjay Dutt. This is the first time in Hindi cinema that an actor has presented a film. Dutt is the founder of White Feather Films Pvt Ltd. “Musafir” stars Anil Kapoor, Sameera Reddy, Aditya Pancholi and Mahesh Manjrekar. It introduces ‘Koina Mitra’. The film will hit K.C. Chandigarh, Fun Republic Manimajra and K.C. Panchkula. Sanjay Gupta has reportedly come up with a perfect murder mystery, with sex bomb Sameera Reddy and Anil Kapoor. “Musafir” is touted as all “fire” in trade circles. Sanjay Dutt and Mahesh Manjrekar have added their powerful performance to the movie. Vishal-Shekhar have decorated the lyrics of Dev Kohli and Milap Jhaweeri with their remix treatment to most of the tracks. The music matches the theme of the movie. * * *
Planman Life Presentation “Rok Sako To Rok Lo”, is Arindam Chaudhary’s campus caper and will be released today at Fun Republic, Manimajra. The film is management guru, Arindam Chaudhary’s second film after the critically acclaimed Bengali film “Sajhbatir Roopkatha”. One of the finalists at the Channel(V) Pop Star 2003 contest, Manjari Phadnis makes her debut in this movie. Her acting prowess is inspiring. Yash Pandit is the other newcomer in the film. Good looking and an able dancer, Yash is promising. Offering a platform to 10 debutants with Punjabi puttar Sunny Deol, is a bold move. Jatin-Lalit have come up with a melodious score. —
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‘Veer-Zaara’ leaves Pak guests misty eyed
“Veer-Zaara” left many misty eyed at a local cinema last evening. Many also wept silently. There were, however, moments of cheer also with sportspersons and delegates from Pakistan Punjab, who are here to participate in the Indo-Pak Punjab Games, whistling gustily as only Punjabis can when Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini made their screen appearance.
The movie was not a source of immense interest for the Pak Punjabi guests alone. City residents, specially youngsters, were seen hovering around the theatre because of rumours that “Veer” and “Zaara” — Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta — were making a live appearance on the occasion. Though this did not materialise, for many of the sportspersons the screening of the movie as well as the Phul theatre was the high point of their visit. The theatre building, which is built in the pre-Independence style and has a quaint mozaic and wood features, was also appreciated, said its Manager Avinash Goel. “The movie symbolises what we have come here to do through sport”, said Ghulam Mohammad. He and others who spoke to Tribune News Service after the film’s screening last night, said they were overwhelmed by the experience. “I knew about “Veer-Zaara” and had hoped to see it at home”, says Mushtaq adding that seeing it on the cinema screen was however a luxury. Many of the sportspersons compared the screening of the film to their own experience. “The film is the first sincere initiative by Bollywood to create an atmosphere of cordiality between the two countries”, said Mushtaq, adding the Indo-Pak Punjab Games was also a similar initiative. The sportspersons said they were committed to take the message of love and brotherhood across the border. “The film has only reinforced this and made us emotional”, an athlete said adding that he was overwhelmed by the manner in which the entire team had been made to feel welcome. “Right now we have forgotten whether we are in Lahore or Patiala”, he added. There was also sombre clapping in the end and many “thank
yours” for the local organisers who ensured that the Pak guests did not lack anything during the film’s screening with soft drinks, chips and pop corn being in full supply.
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“Apna sangeet vaje apna sangeet” and “nachangi sari raat”, were the war cry of Stereo Nation at the pop concert organised at the Yadwindra Public School here last night. And the nearly 10,000-strong crowd danced on their feet to the thumping music. The concert saw the likes of Junoon, Apache Indian, Sayyad, Sukhwinder and Harbhajan Mann, who dished out hit after hit. Mann was scintillating in “tusi ghar saade aaye asi phulan na samaya”, besides going on to present Bullah Shah’s “ki jaana main kaun, O Bulleya, ki jaana main kaun”. He wound up his performance with his all-time hits “galan goriyan teh vich toye” and “bhij gayi kurti laal”. Later, Apache Indian and Sukhwinder, besides the Junoon group, presented their numbers. TNS
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Anupam Kher to stage play in city Anupam Kher will be in the city to stage his autobiographical play “Kuchh Bhi Ho Sakta Hai” at Bhargava Auditorium tomorrow. Directed by Firoze Khan and written by Ashok Patole, the play is a solo act, an autobiographical soliloquy on the actor’s life. The play is about Anupam Kher’s journey from Shimla to the sparkling city of Mumbai where his destiny awaited him. He begins his life in the queen of hills and comes to Chandigarh in search of academic excellence. The Panjab University Theatre Department feeds his genius before he travels to Mumbai to justify his passion. The struggle of an actor is brought out and “Saaransh” happens when destiny steps in even while the producers are still thinking whether to replace him with Sanjeev Kumar. The play then features his frustration over the loss of a role in Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi.” Also in focus is his failure as a director when his first film “Om Jai Jagdish” crashes at the box office. On the personal front, the play showcases his relationship with Kiron Kher and finally the bliss of matrimony. Two shows of the play will be held at PGI’s Bhargava Auditorium tomorrow and day after from 7 pm onwards. TNS
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Students indulge in poetry, for the first time in PU’s history
When 14 students from Panjab University and its affiliated colleges joined hands to indulge in poetry this afternoon, one wondered if this “first-of-its-kind experiment” in PU’s history would succeed at all. Here were youthful members of Davitya, the recently formed organisation of 250 students from PU, talking big - of national stakes, of social maladies and of pure verse. The gathering was naturally watching closely for any faux pas on the young poets’ part. That it found none was another matter…
The show began well in time, with 14 poets from English, Mass Communication, Punjabi and Public Administration departments of PU assuming charge of the stage which was to become their platform for creative expression. Ravi from the Mass Communication Department conducted the tri-lingual poetic symposium at the English auditorium where the audience waited to consume the “unusual fare” of “young poetry”. In the chair of the chief guest was gifted satirist Surendra Sharma who was more than encouraging in his dealings with youngsters. The inaugural poem of the symposium came from Shivani Chowdhry of the English Department who poured her heart out when demanding equality of genders. She appealed that women fight back with a vengeance lest their freedom becomes a pawn in men’s hands. “Naari bediyon mein jakdi hai, phir bhi voh mahaan hai; purush ke atyachar ko sehen kar, usne banai apne pehchaan hai.” The highly individualistic poet set the tone for the show which went from better to best. Prashant from the same department added a romantic tinge with “Prem Patra.” He brilliantly balanced his concerns as a poet by first dwelling on contemporary issues and then paying a tribute to mother’s love in “Maa”. Then came Amita, also from English department whose poem “Nazariya” was a fine representation of her poetic talent. Apart from conducting the stage successfully, Ravi recited fine poems including “Pichhla Mod”, “Baal se” and “Pehra”. His heartfelt verse “Mujhe yakeen hai tum nahi aaogi; phir bhi muntazir hoon tumhara, is mod par khada, sune mein,” found an instant expression in listeners’ eyes, as did Prabhjot’s poems in Hindi and Punjabi. Laced with satire on political leadership, the poems left a lasting impact, especially on Surendra Sharma. Next in line came Simranjot Singh, convenor, Literary Wing of Davitya, who recited a hauntingly beautiful poem “Kabristan” with an unusual flair. “Dard taan mere jeen da ahsas hai”, he read, followed by Gurjit Sharma who brought humour back into the show with his poem “Meri Tamanna.” Tejveer Kaur chose to challenge male chauvinists, declaring “Main tere naal vi poori haan te tere bagair vi poori haan”. Naveena Singh and Mandeep Kaur recited deeply moving poems “Dil ki daastaan” and “Maa”, respectively, while Gurparsad Raja recited a delightful “Tandav Naach.” The climax was reserved for the last words from Surendra Sharma who impressed the gathering with a ghazal, a genre he is little identified with. Dramatist Sahib Singh and Dr D.S. Gupt also recited poetry. Dr Gupt’s “Gehri udaas sanjh” and “Twacha ke phootte ankur” left the gathering on the verge of reflections. TNS
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The Innovatives are here to rock you
WINNERS are not different from the rest but do things differently”, believes a city-based music band, The Innovatives”. The band comprises six college students. Their performance at inter-college singing contest “Symphony 2004” held at Leisure Valley, Sector 10, recently proved their capabilities.
The band got recognition when it was declared as the best among 22 colleges and two universities in north region. They also won a Yamaha motorbike in the contest. But they will sell it to buy good musical instruments, they add. The band includes Nirdosh Sobti (Nick), lead guitarist Gagandeep (Gegs), lead vocalist, Sandeep Sahota (Sandy), rhythm guitarist and also second vocalist, Namrata Sobti (Nimmi), base guitarist, Vivek Jassal (Jojo), drummer, Neha Behl (Craby), vacalist. The band basically plays rock but they also dabble in fusion. Nirdosh, who is the band coordinator, has devoted 16 years to music. He plays various musical instruments and also gives classes in music along with his father Chetan Sobti. They do not follow the style of a particular rock band and make own compositions. They play music of bands like Guns ‘n’ Roses, Metallica, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Nickle Back, Bryan Adams, Creed, Junoon, Fusion, Euphoria, Nirvana. Their practice session starts at 4 a.m. in a rented room. Music is their driving force. Buying good quality music instruments is not easy. They give music tuitions and do part-time marketing to earn. Gagandeep says, “I never give a thought to the fame and the applause that I receive from people after giving my best.” He believes that only daily riyaaz helps to achieve perfection. Sandy was determined since his childhood to do something in the field of music and got the right platform with this band. Besides playing rock, he loves Sufiana music. All of them are cherishing a dream to play Hindi rock and to perform at the IIT rendezvous held in Delhi every year
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His height proved lucky for him
City-based Amritpal Singh is just 4 feet and 4 inches tall, but his height has proved lucky for him. Because of his height only he could enter the acting world.
He did graduation from Pune and used to particiapte actively in the stage shows in his college. It was Ravi Nishant who gave him his first break in a comedy serial, “Patakhe tha” . Even his small role in this serial got noticed. After this he started getting roles in movies. He played the servant of Harbhajan Maan in “Jee Aaya nu” and proved his skills at comedy. He will be now be seen in a forthcoming “Nalayak”. In this movie he has given a shot in which he jumps from 14 feet. Apart from this he has couple of other serials and movies.
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