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Leave with(out) pay, PU style
Chandigarh, January 30 Consequently, the Reader, Dr Anu Celly, spent her entire vacation running from pillar to post, appealing to the university to take back over Rs 2 lakh credited to her account and ensure that she was not paid salary till she was on leave. As if that was not enough, the university also gave her the annual increment. All this was done while she was not even in the country. The matter came to light only when she visited the city for a brief period earlier this month and discovered the faux pas. Sources said before leaving for America, she shot off a note to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, through her parent department, urging him to ensure the ‘mistake’ was not repeated. Later, she also handed over a cheque of the salary amount for the entire year to the university authorities to enable them to refund the amount erroneously deposited in her account. When contacted, Prof KN Pathak said he was not aware of the details of the case. “I only got to know yesterday that such a mistake has been committed, but I have no such application with me,” he said. The Chairperson of the department, Dr Manju Jaidka, confirmed the incident and said it had been now resolved.
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300 appointment letters issued at carnival
Chandigarh, January 30 Prominent companies from business process outsourcing (BPO), information technology-enabled services and banking industry claimed to have shortlisted 700 "employable" candidates, while Franfinn, TIME, IMS, International School of Business and Media held counselling sessions to guide students on the future course of action. The carnival was attended by students of various colleges, including professional. The companies which participated in the fest included eight BPO companies, DELL and Standard Chartered. The Principal, Dr Manjit Kalra, said they were confident that they would be able to manage a direct link with the BPO companies and the Science and Technology Department of the UT would be able to bring them under one roof. She added that she would urge the university authorities and the UT Education Department to create a placement fund so that there were no financial constraints while organising such events.
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Students hold awareness rally
Chandigarh, January 30 The Principal of the school, Mr R.S. Goraya, said the school regularly organised AIDS awareness programmes. The president of the club, Mr Om Parkash, said students, teachers and volunteers could play an important role in the eradication of AIDS. Cultural function: Meanwhile, a farewell party was organised for the outgoing students of Class XII of DAV Model School, Sector 15. Suhani was declared Miss DAV and Aanchal and Jasmeet were adjudged first and second runners up respectively. Founder’s Day: Environment rally:
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Contempt of court notice to SI
Chandigarh, January 30 It is learnt that the police official made certain remarks against the advocate when the latter was consulting Bimla, an accused, in the courtroom. Dharamvir Singh allegedly asked him to prove his identity. Following a complaint that the police official was interfering in the administration of justice, the court issued him a contempt of court notice, sources added.
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Agashe in double role
Talking about the distinct combination of an actor and a doctor, Agashe says both professions have complimented each other in his life. “Choosing between acting and psychiatry is like choosing between the right arm and the left eye,” says Agashe. Not surprising then, while in the scientific sessions, he spoke on “Psychological aspects of disaster management,” later in the day, he presented his two-hour Marathi film “Devrai” on the life of persons living with schizophrenia, in which he plays his real life role of psychiatrist. “Books gave me academic approach towards practising psychiatry, but dealing with patients and their families in wards actually taught me real psychiatry. My role as a doctor has also made me a better actor,” he says. However, being a famous actor has perhaps helped him as a psychiatrist as Agashe remarks in lighter vein, “I get more patients because I am a known actor.” However, making a point, the actor-doctor says since visiting a psychiatrist is highly stigmatised in the country, his being an actor actually helps. “Many people come with their mentally ill relatives to me, as this way they can hide the fact that they actually visited a psychiatrist,” he says. |
Games that kill playgrounds
A large number of city's school children have found a 'virtual' paradise for spending their leisure time on the weekends and holidays.
The venues are not the playgrounds to see them dribbling hockey balls, pushing or jostling over football or hitting sixes and fours in a game of cricket.
They are instead found glued to the television screens kick-boxing, bowling or driving cars programmed on the CDs. It is interesting to watch the emotions on the faces of children. They can be seen twisting in their seats as they try to get out of the way of a car coming from the other direction on the screen. Another face can be seen contorted with anger against kicks and strength of a rival in the wrestling game. It is almost like watching a cricket game between India and Pakistan on the computer game screen because besides the perfect matching of the ground and the gear, the screens also display scores as in the international matches. The video games available on the compact discs have become big crowd pullers, particularly, in 'rehri' markets of the city. The prominent visiting centres for the games are Sectors 21, 15 and 37. In Sector 15, the screens are installed at small kiosks and costs Rs 30 per hour. The 'rehri' market of Sector 37 is the most crowded, both in terms of the number of computer games and the players. The 'rehri' market in Sector 37 has about 40 television screens and are crowded on the weekends. Sumit Kumar, a student of Class X, says, "this is the cheapest venue for games. It costs Rs 10 per hour while the same games at other venue are costlier." Mr Sanjay Kumar, owner of a stall in Sector 37, says ' Smack Down' games(wrestling) are the most popular among children. These were started about an year back and the crowd have steadily grown over the period. Mr Rajesh Sharma, a student of plus two in Government School, says his friend has a computer at his home and always boasts about his mastery in the 'smack down'. "I decide that I will learn it and outdo him one day. I was joined in by Randhir Singh and Satish, both my classmates. We come here every day." Mr Raj Kumar Singh, a bank employee, says, " I come to the market to buy my vegetables and feel sorry to see so many children sitting on video games on lovely weekends. They should be spending their leisure time on the play fields." Anil Kumar, a student of Class XI, says, "these guys ( shopkeepers) bring new games at regular intervals to sustain our interest. The images on the screen are so beautifully created that we feel very powerful as if we can control fast moving big cars or outdo strong wrestler". Atul Kumar, a student of class VI, says,"Video games are simply fun. I feel very relaxed playing video games after spending time on my homework. My father expressed inability over buying a computer for home so I come to the 'rehri' market and getting a game for Rs 10 per hour. It is very cheap. The games on the television screens here are very interesting and designed to perfection of appearing near real". Dr Tarun Singh, Sector 16, says parents should keep an eye on how much time their child spends on various activities. "If he goes for video games he should be thoroughly checked for doing his homework and participating in the sports activities, as well."
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When women cop dared male daredevils
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team of women police personnel when challenged to do stunts on motorcycle for a special show on Republic Day took the opportunity to prove that they were more than equal to men.
The team of eight girls was confident from the day January 21 they were asked if they would like to join their male colleagues in the daring show. They had only 20 hours to prepare for the show, but achieved remarkable success with the active support and training of ASI Ranjit Singh, who trained them to perform on motorcycles. They comprised the white stripe of the Tricolour, formed by a chain of men and women, on three motorcycles. Inspector Parvesh Kumari rode one of the
bikes. Men formed green and saffron colours of the Tricolour. Manraj Singh and ASI Ranjit Singh enthralled the spectators while performing yoga on a Bullet motorcycle and reading a newspaper at the same time. ASI Ranjit Singh drove a motorcycle blindfolded. Inderpreet Kaur did some acrobatic stunts along with four other women while Inspector Kumari drove without using hands. Inspector Kumari said the team got training for only 20 hours when DSP B. D. Bector had asked them to participate in the special event on Republic Day. “There was no fear but a challenge to provr that women are equal to men,” the first woman Inspector of the city said. She also became the first woman police officer in Chandigarh team to lead a contingent on Republic Day. For Head Constable Iram Rizvi, a former national level hockey player, the show was just an affirmation of her capabilities and redefining boundaries of a girl from the Muslim community which raised eyebrows first at her player’s status, then on her being a police woman and finally of a daredevil motorcyclist. Ms Rizvi, drill instructor, said she never doubted her colleagues’ capability to do the job as all of them got training in driving motorcycle during the training. Instructor Ranjit Singh also said the girls whom he trained were as good and courageous as his male colleagues and they picked up fast. Apart from Parvesh Kumari, Rizvi, Inderpreet Kaur, Anita Rani, Sangita Devi, Meena Rani, Rajinder Kaur, Pawanjit Kaur also participated in the show.
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Skin clinics are the in thing
As city-based dermatologist, Rachana Mittal of a skin clinic put it, “If you want to look beautiful then healthy skin is a must. Just powdering it up with make-up will not do.” Maintaining that the healthy and glowing skin does require specialised care, she says: “Most people think that skin clinics are for the rich only. Most middle class people come to us only when their problems become acute. But the fact is that skin clinics are affordable for all sections of society.” The skin polishing treatment is usually better than facials, she claims. This treatment can remove the dead surface skin cells to improve texture, softness and brightness. Various defects in the surface of the skin can thus be addressed to reveal fresher, clearer skin in an effective and painless manner. According to her, one has to be regular in following skin care routine. For this, it is necessary to know whether the skin is dry, oily or normal. Dry skin becomes flaky if not nourished with moisturiser or cream. This causes loss in skin glow. It may also cause itchiness. Moreover, if neglected for a long time it develops wrinkles, especially on the face and the neck. Taking care of dry skin becomes important during winters. Taking a bath even with a gentle soap robs the body of its oils. Rubbing in with cold cream or skin oil restores its vitality. An oily skin is more prone to acne. It needs to be washed again and again. An astringent -based face wash helps in removing the excess oil. One good thing about this kind of skin is that it does not need extra doses of nourishment in form of cold cream. A sunscreen-based moisturiser is must to prevent the skin from the onslaught of ultraviolet rays. It should be applied 20 minutes before going out because the skin takes time to absorb it. If you are out in the sun for more than two hours you need to apply it afresh. “The last time you need to think about your skin in 24 hours is night when you go to sleep. Cleaning it thoroughly unclogs its pores. This also ensures that while one sleeps the skin can breathe more freely. However, if the face is very dry a rich cold cream should be applied,” Dr Rachana suggests.
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Strike balance in traditional, modern values: Nadira
She has a slight contempt for those who are keen to enjoy the fruits of their newfound freedom instead of using it to prove themselves and uphold their dignity. “Having hard drinks and smoking openly doesn’t make women modern,” says Nadira Babbar. There are a lot of women who are still uneducated. The new image of an independent and strong woman is an eye wash. Except in a few metropolitan cities, majority of women in the country stand nowhere. If you visit villages, you will find them uneducated and dependent on men. Arguing in their favour, she says education is a must for them. Whatever job they do, they should do it with a sense of dignity. They should not forget values rooted in ancient wisdom. “I have inculcated these values in my daughter Juhi,” says Nadira with a glint of proud. Nadira Babbar, who tickled our funny bone in ‘Bride and prejudice’, says this was the only movie done by her. It is her Ek Jut theatre production house that absorbs her time and energy. Theatre is her life and she cannot imagine herself without it. The house is running nine plays. Recently, she wrote and directed ‘Ji jaise apki marzi’. Her play ‘Munshi ji ki gudadaiyan’ which is based on Premchand’s humorous stories. These plays are drawing good response in Delhi and Mumbai. She takes up only those issue that are meaningful and help in bettering the lives of common man. Commenting on Punjabi cinema, she says it is good that a lot of new ideas are being put to execution. Punjabi cinema has a lot to give to Hindi filmmakers, she opines.
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Chandigarh, January 30
The trend of visiting beauty parlours to get the polished looks is passé. New avenues like skin clinics are offering women a double advantage. They are not only providing expert solution to skin problems but also guiding women to have that much envied glow.
Nadira Babbar believes that a modern woman should strike a balance between traditional and modern values. She was in the city on the set of ‘Yaraan Naal Bahran’ on Sunday.