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City to play host to graduates from all over the world
Chandigarh, February 17 The task on hand for these graduates will be to bridge the gap between theory in education and its perspective that exists in the world today. “We have already tied up with 25 schools where 30-odd interns will teach their subject of specialisation. The idea is to open the windows of school students to education systems abroad and provide exposure like never before,” says vice-president, external relations, AIESEC, Vishnu Kapoor. While these foreign guests will organise theatre, sports, culture workshops in schools by turns, special lectures on AIDS, career options and culturally sensitive issues will also be held. Slated to arrive in the first week of March, the interns will have to undergo rigorous training to familiarise themselves with the
Indian culture. The Director, IT, Mr Vivek Atray, as also others supporting AIESEC will conduct these training sessions. Informal interactions with people from all walks of life will also be organised. The interns will take on their respective assignments in April when the new sessions commence in city schools. “Each intern will take a subject of their choice in each of the 25 schools by turns. At the end of such sessions, sometime in mid-May, we will hold
a seminar to present the output and achievements of various workshops,” Mr Kapoor said. On their arrival the interns will stay in houses of AIESEC activists. Later, they will be shifted to a trainee house. “We want them to get a feel of Indian hospitality by making them stay in our homes,” he stated.
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Biotechnology institute for Punjab soon
Mohali, February 17 Talking to mediapersons outside the venue, the Chief Minister said he would be going to Pakistan next month to lay the foundation stone of the proposed four-lane Amritsar-Nankana Sahib highway. Welcoming the opening of the
Muzzafarabad-Srinagar highway, the Chief Minister said the state would make all requisite arrangements in case buses were allowed to ply on the Amritsar- Lahore route. “Both private and public buses will be arranged for the purpose,” he said. Capt Amarinder Singh added that he had requested the centre to allow wheat export from Punjab to Pakistan. “If Punjab is allowed to export wheat to Pakistan, both nations stand to benefit,” he said. When asked about the objections raised by various factions that they were not consulted regarding UNESCO’s proposal to grant world heritage status to the Golden Temple, the Chief Minister pointed out that Ms Karanjot Kaur, the then general secretary of the SGPC, was consulted when the project was
initialised. He added that later a meeting with the then SGPC president, Mr Kirpal Singh Badungar, was also held on the issue. Responding to Mr Parkash Singh Badal’s allegation that the spate of kidnappings had put a question mark on law and order in the state, the Chief Minister pointed out that except one case, all kidnappings took place due to certain special circumstances. The Chief Minister conferred degrees on meritorious students of different streams of affiliated colleges. He congratulated the students and their parents. Education system should pro-actively build enterprise capacity in the students so that when they come out of their institution, they have the confidence to start small enterprises and become job creators rather than job seekers. He asked the students to contribute effectively to the Punjab economy.
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Computer chips from fish scales!
Chandigarh, February 17 “We have found that the chemicals present in the fish scale have a great endurance. They tolerate the temperature as high as 200°C and as low as -40°C. If the chemical is extracted from the scale of the fish, then high-powered electronic chips can be prepared for the super computers,” said Prof S.S. Johal of the Department of Zoology while talking to The Tribune. In addition to its use in the electronic industry, the chemical can be used as a covering for human dentures to make teeth extremely strong and health. The chemical present in fish scales have the same structure as that of the teeth of the rats, which have the strongest teeth among all animals, with the ability to even bite iron. The presence of hydroxyapatite and callagenopus tissue in the scales is similar to those present in rats. If the chemicals extracted from fish scales are used as a coating on the dentures, people can have really strong teeth,” Prof Johal said.
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From Colleges Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 17 Ms Albuquerque focussed on service opportunities in India and abroad as also those available in communication, entertainment, education and finance. Ms Nayar made a presentation on evaluating personal traits before deciding a particular career. Rescheduled: The National Youth Festival which was to be held in January in Hyderabad was postponed due to the tsunami disaster. It will now be held from February 21 to 25. Ten NSS volunteers will represent the NSS Regional Centre, Chandigarh. Socio festival: The Department of Sociology of MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, organised a socio fest on the college premises here today. Dr Sherry Sabharwal, Professor in the Department of Sociology, PU, delivered a lecture on gender discrimination and socialisation. She suggested that instead of viewing socialisation as a process that facilitated status quo, it should be used as a medium of social change. Students presented papers on social evils and women empowerment. Placement cell: The placement cell of MCM, DAV College, Sector 36, organised a lecture on employment opportunities. Mr D.S. Parmar, Sub-Regional Employment Officer, delivered a talk to create awareness related to career opportunities.
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250 students examined for dental hygiene
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 17 Students were also told about precautions with regard to dental hygiene. The parents were sent a detailed report of their ward and were asked to follow up treatment at the PGI. Farewell: Saint Soldier International School (SSIS), Sector 28, organised a farewell for the outgoing students of classes X and XII. The function began with an entertaining programme presented by students of classes IX and XI. Rishu Mittal of class X and Neha of XII were declared Ms SSIS while the title of Mr SSIS went to Sumit Mahajan of class X and Amit Kaith of class XII. Principal Sudesh Choudhary honoured them with bouquets. PANCHKULA The programme included skits, dances and songs. The outgoing students were also given titles. Anil Singla was adjudged Doon Icon. Shivani of class X spoke on behalf of the outgoing students. The Principal, Capt Sanjay Anand, reminded class X students to keep the school’s flag flying high in the board exams.
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‘Maths Olympiad’ at Shemrock
Mohali, February 17 The quiz began with a written round of 30 minutes. This was the elimination round on the basis of which teams were selected. Air Cmdre S.K. Sharma, principal of Shemrock Senior Secondary School, said the purpose was to help children overcome fear of mathematics and discover the fun involved in interesting activities and games. The contest involved mental exercises, puzzles and numbered patterns to enhance the mental ability of the students. The winners and runners-up were given medals and shield.
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High court Our High Court Correspondent
Chandigarh, February 17 The petitioners, Ms Madhu Chitkara and 14 others, all of whom have businesses running on property leased to them by the UT Administration, have stated that since their land is under lease from the UT Administration, no property tax can be imposed upon them. They also contended that the pieces of land on which they had constructed their buildings continued to be in the ownership of the Chandigarh Administration and hence the onus of paying the property tax was on the Administration and not on them. Advocate Shireesh Gupta, counsel for the petitioners, informed the court that the decision to impose property tax on properties under lease was entirely illegal. In its order, the Bench of Mr Justice N.K. Sud and Mr Justice S.K. Mittal ordered that any tax paid by the petitioners would be subject to the final outcome of the petition. The case will now come up for further hearing on April 11. Complaints details The All-India Forum for National Reconciliation has moved the High Court seeking details of the number and kind of complaints received by the Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Mr Justice B.K. Roy and the action initiated by him. In his petition, Forum Secretary General S.D. Bali has prayed that copies of the complaints be supplied to him under the Right to information Act. Annexing newspaper clippings of an interview given by Chief Justice Roy after his transfer orders had been issued, the petitioner has stated that the interview quoted the Chief Justice having received large number of complaints against the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana, top police officers and bureaucrats and even fellow Judges. The respondents named in the petition include the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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Auto thief remanded in police custody
Chandigarh, February 17 According to Mr Jarnail Singh, SHO of the Sector 26 police station, Nanu, a resident of the Shastri Nagar in Mani Majra, was arrested from Sector 7 here yesterday and four vehicles were recovered from him. Nanu had stolen the scooter of Mr Baldev Singh, a resident of Sector 20, yesterday. The vehicles, which have been recovered from him included a Yamaha motor cycle (PB-10-8365), which was stolen from Baddi, a Hero Honda motor cycle (CH-03-H-9335) stolen from Sector 36 here, and a Suzuki motor cycle (CH01-V-2528).
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Shiv Singh interacts with child prodigies
Chandigarh, February 17 Shiv Singh said art was a medium of self-expression and an inspiring environmental ambience contributed to the creativity of budding artists. He was interacting with 25 child artists between three and six years of age at Mango Grove School in Panchkula on Thursday. This is the first time that the Academi has reached out to children in the age groups. Appreciative of the panoramic ambience in the school, he guided the tiny tots as they followed him as he created images of birds, animals and objects. He maintained that joyful learning was possible only in an open and natural environment. The constant exposure of children to the artificial and concrete structures would make them mechanical. He made sculptures with clay and mud. The children were delighted and tried to copy him. He appreciated the endeavour of the school management for promoting art. Their creative works will be displayed in an exhibition. |
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With action back in flavour, Bobby Deol is at it again. Dharam ‘puttar’ is hoping that “Jurm”, directed by Vikram Bhatt, will turn out to be a money-spinner. After “Bardasht” Bobby Deol and Lara Datta are back together in this film. “Jurm” continues with the crime run. This crime buster is high on action and drama. It is a film that could well decide Bobby Deol’s fate as an action man.
Made under the banner of KPS films, “Jurm” will be released today at Piccadilly Chandigarh, and Fun Republic, Manimajra. Produced by K.P. Singh, the film also has Milind Soman, Gul Panag, Shakti Kapoor and Ashish Vidyarthi in the cast. “Jurm” is a suspense thriller about love, betrayal and revenge. Cinematography by Pravin Bhatt, lyrics by Dev Kohli, Rahat Indori, screenplay by Girish Dhamija, Neeraj Pathak, Sanjay Bhatia, dialogue by Girish Dhamija, action by Abbas Ali Moghal and art by R. Varman are the major credits of the film. Anu Malik and Anand Raj Anand have composed the music. If you are looking for adventure you will find plenty of it in this film. * * *
After the successful “Gadar”, Zee TV is coming back with a film titled “One Dollar Curry”. It is Zee TV’s Indo-French film and will be released today at Fun Republic. “One Dollar Curry” is part of Zee TV’s initiative to enter the global market by making crossover films. It is the story of an Indian immigrant in Paris who does not know how to cook but makes it big with his kitchen-on-wheels. Vikram Chatwal plays the lead role with Smriti Mishra of Sardari Begum fame.
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Museum gets its dinosaurs
“The subject of evolution of man and dinosaurs of India is of great interest and relevance in inculcating a sense of history and disseminating knowledge about the evolution of man”, the Punjab Governor, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), said in Chandigarh on Thursday. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of two sections in the Natural History Museum. These are “Dinosaurs of India” and “Evolution of Man”.
He hailed the interest evinced by the former Governor, Lt-Gen JFR Jacob (retd), in projects relating to art and culture. He was appreciative of the attitude of residents in the affairs of art and culture. Lauding the contribution of Dr G.C. Sharma and Dr Ashok Sahni for their contribution and professional commitment he said the specimens gifted by them were rare and educative. Dr V.N. Singh, Director of the museum, said the main features of these sections were rare geological and prehistoric specimens, fibre glass models of dinosaurs and primitive man. Dr Sharma said the evolutionary history of man as reconstructed by way of fossils, had been revalidated by the recently developed molecular technology as also evolutionary relationship. Dr Ashok Sahni said the dinosaurs formed an important part of India’s rich fossil heritage.
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