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Teachers demand promotion
Chandigarh, January 22 The union demanded that the UT teachers should be promoted rather than brining teachers on deputation from outside. The shifting of the post of the Director of State Institute of Education (SIE) to the school cadre was also demanded. The issue of misuse of funds meant for Gujrat relief was also raised at the meeting. The union demanded that chargesheet should be issued to Shavinder Singh and Sunisha Sharma for marking papers of Punjab Nursing Council without informing the department. Those present at the meeting were Mr Khusali Ram, Mr Harbeer Singh, Mr Vijay Kumar and Mr PS Brar.
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Fair focuses on career counselling
Chandigarh, January 22 Focussing on free career counselling sessions and various seminars to benefit the student community, the fair is dedicated to increase the awareness level among students. The various institutes provided up-to-date information on professional courses and career options available within various streams, including management, computer education, medical, fashion, multimedia, hotel management, tourism, air hostess training, among others. The stall of the Indian Air Force was an added attraction. Various banks providing education loans had arranged special counselling sessions to facilitate easy understanding and awareness about the different educational loans.
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Club gives books to poor students
Chandigarh, January 22 The students presented a colourful function. Mr Gurnam Singh, Headmaster of the Sector 56 Government School, said it was to help the poor students who wished to pursue studies. The president of the club said the uplift of the poor students was the main activity of the club. Ms Kuldeep Kaur, a resident of Phase VI, Mohali, donated the books and stationery. At the end of the function, Mr Bhupinder Pal Sharma, general secretary of the club, thanked those present.
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Notice issued
Chandigarh, January 22 In his petition, Mr Kadian has alleged that HUDA acquired land in the village in 1977 and the compensation was paid to the original land owners. However, while HUDA did not do anything with the land, encroachers, allegedly with the active connivance of HUDA officials encroached upon the land.
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Painting from the
heart’s eye Chandigarh, January 22 Not a usual display of nature’s bounties, the show is novel and imaginative all the way. In fact as you view the canvases deeply, you realise they have been painted with the heart’s eye. That explains the strength of the works that bring alive the beauty of nature in oils. Superb in technique, the canvases give a textured look. But as one moves closer for the feel, one realises the texture is a result of technique. The base is smooth paper and not a textured one as it appears to be. The forms are elegant are also wild at times. From mountains and glaciers to plateaus and trees, the canvases hold various images. The only constant in each one is the element of mystery. The images are not direct representations of natural objects, but perceived and imagined ones, Admits Sumail, “I love the poetry in nature. That’s what my works show.” Even the colour scheme is well chosen to enhance the appeal of the show. Hues of fire are in command in many canvases. In the rest, the muted shades prove to be an attraction. The exhibition will be on at Alliance Francaise Gallery, Sector 36, till January 31.
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Film Review Rama Sharma SUBHASH Ghai believes that love is deep only when two lovers end up separating from each other. He paints the theme of love with some fresh strokes here. Minus jealousy or possessiveness, it should be lived moment to moment, regardless of tomorrow — so goes the message. And A.R. Rahman’s “Hum hain is pal yahan” does full justice to the theme. Exploring the rich culture of India, Ghai has lent every possible artistic touch to the grand social canvas depicting the struggle for freedom, and restlessness of the times. Great music and dance sequences strike a chord. History, romance, courage — all are woven around the pristine Ganges amidst vedic chant. The script has all formal elements of a mega-hit. But somewhere the impact has been diluted. Rather than the central character of the plot, warrior poet Kisna (Vivek Oberoi), this film belongs to Antonia Bernath. She outclasses Vivek with her intensity. She infuses passion into her character of the daughter of British Deputy Commissioner of 1946 Deyprayag (Uttaranchal). Sensuously sweet, her eyes are rapturous, reflecting the wonder that India is. Through her, we discover our beauty. Ghai’s new discovery Ishaa Shravani, too, outsmarts the hero. She plays the game, unfettering her body from the limitations of nature. She provides many visual delights — be it her soul-dripping dance poses or padamasana in mid-air. Her sequences have musical intensity beautifully imparted by Ismail Darbar. Vivek Oberoi, playing the larger-than-life role of Kisna, seems to be in no hurry to live and breathe the character. In long hair and holding a flute he looks enchanting enough but lacks intensity and the plot moves forward slowly. Midway, too, many fighting sequences disrupt the peaceful flow. Many sequences are overdramatised and take your attention to unimportant things. Sushmita Sen’s spicy treat in the form of qawwali and the English song, though good, needlessly obstruct the flow. Had the movie length been restricted to its English version of over two hours, it would have been more slick. Javed Akhtar’s mind-ripping lyrics have able vocal support. Shots of Uttaranchal by cinematographer Ashok Mehta are uplifting. These prove that foreign locales are not essential.
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Chill fails to dampen the thrill
The weather and the women are raising a squall in January of 2005.
The animosity between the two is apparent. The cool winter breeze, piercing through the bones, is fighting its way into the homes through cracks in the closed windows. Yet so many damsels are out in the open wearing capris, even short skirts.
Of course, the kilts are in woollen and suede. But that hardly makes a difference. The length exposes them to chilly current and hot admiring glances. You can be sure of it. Still having doubts about the wind’s failure to cow the damsels down? Just drive down to the sizzling spots in and around the city. You will see glam chicks in tulle skirts rubbing their hands excitedly. Smoothing their silky highlighted tresses with their hands, they tie laces of their dancing shoes before cutting loose to the thumping beats of bhangra music. Or else, you will find power puff girls in short jackets over low-rise jeans exposing wee bit of their flat tummies. Their hands shiver just a little bit as they sip café latte in coffee bars. Long coats shielding them from atrocities of weather are not required as they march down the dimly-lit corridors in sleeveless vests that look smashing when paired with patchwork jeans. Woollen caps and cheerful mufflers add that extra style. No doubt about it. But are donned only when available in hues that compliment the dresses. Same is the case with stockings. “Heavy woollen stuff and elegance do not get along very well,” smiles Waida, standing tall outside a fast food joint in Sector 17. “That is the reason why I always prefer a hint of woolly knits at bashes even if they are organised late in the evenings”. The plus two student wore a mauve lengha — and nothing else — to her cousin’s wedding held in Delhi just a few days ago. Waida simply refused to shroud the grace of her dress, and jewellery, under an impressive shawl. She had to stand around a bonfire the entire evening. Well, that’s another thing. Explaining the trend, young socio-psychologist Zubina Sandhu says, “In today’s world of ostentation, where show off is considered to be the only positive value, and beauty an asset, so many girls — without much confidence in their appearances — often try to project themselves as ‘hep’ by not wrapping themselves up nicely and properly. That’s the way it is”.
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Rock band makes youngsters dance
Close on the heels of a dazzling performance by world renowned rock band ‘Matmatah’ from France on January 17, the local Innovatives Rock Band performed live at the Plaza today. The programme titled ‘Rock Show Special’ was organised by the Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration, in association with the Oasis events with The Tribune as the media, sponsor. The group ‘Innovatives’, comprising eight engineering students, waited a lot for the drizzles to end.
Fully geared up for the performance, the artistes rained melody while the God could only rain water. The group opened up with a patriotic composition ‘Vande Matram’ by A.R. Rehman. Then followed the other lilting musicals like ‘Chhaiyo nee ..’, ‘Sweet Child of mine’ Dhoom pichak dhoom’ and others when again the rain played hide and seek game. Some youngsters braving the chilly wind and drizzles kept dancing, some in the corridors of adjoining buildings and applauded the artistes. Some Hindi and Punjabi folk numbers with the ‘Rock touch’ had to be performed in the second spell to the crowd craving for more. The lead singers Craby (Ms Neha) Gags (Gagandeep) were ably supported by Sandy (Sandeep Chahota) on rhythm guitar, Nimmi (Ms Namrata) on base guitar, Jojo (Vivek Jassal) on drums and Nick (Nirdosh) on lead guitar. Ms Nisha and Goldie shared other credits for enhancing the melodic vitality, pitch and tempo during the performance.
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Showcasing brand names, a two-day exhibition began at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, here on Saturday. From fresh bread to television sets, the exhibition had something to suit every pocket. Focusing on four main areas, the exhibition had stalls on career and education, tourism and travel, banks and consumer goods. Education opportunities in Sikkim and Nepal and its integrated B. Tech-MBA course for undergraduate classes as well as its tie ups with foreign universities had a large number of students flocking to the stall. All kinds of information for tourists interested in travelling down south to Tamil Nadu and interested in a tour to Malaysia was also available. TNS
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