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Driving away examination blues
Do’s and dont’s
For students For parents
Chandigarh, February 26 Those who have not been regular in their studies are ridden with anxiety. Cases of many students gripped with examination phobia are being
reported. Madhu Bahl, counsellor, CBSE, Northern region, has been receiving at least 20 calls a day from confused students who find it difficult to handle the pressure. She says: “Usually not much attention is paid to examination phobia. Many a time the anxiety level in students increases so much that they become incapable of handling stress. A few of them buckle under the pressure, deciding not to take the examination at all.” Under pressure, sometimes even a brilliant student can lag behind if attention is not paid at the right time. This is the time when they need proper attention and even counselling to cope with stress. Citing an example of a Class XII student, she said the student had become a nervous wreck. “Worse, he has no emotional support from his parents. The fear of examination has led him to believe that he is incapable of scoring good marks,” she adds. He has been receiving regular counselling from her for the past few days but has not fully come out of it yet. On the other side, many concerned parents catch their wards’ anxiety and need
counselling. Pitamber Lal, counsellor, State Institute of Education, Guidance and Counselling Department, Sector 32, says: “At least 10 students visit our office every day along with their parents for
counselling. We have kept sample papers of answer sheets with us to show them and we tell them how to fill the basic information. We even suggest breathing exercises to them.” However, he cautions that
over-counselling should be avoided. City-based psychologist Rajneesh Garg regularly advises students to sleep at least six hours daily. He suggests: “If you feel you are not comfortable with a particular portion, do not try to learn anything new. If the level of anxiety increases the process of unlearning can start. Therefore, maintain your composure.” “There is more to life than examination,” he concludes.
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Diversification must: Aulakh
Mohali, February 26 Dr Aulakh was talking to mediapersons in the township today during the inauguration of his camp office. Stating that India had imported pulses and edible oil worth Rs 1,40,000 crore in the past year, Dr Aulakh said it would not just benefit the state but also the nation if the Punjab farmer was encouraged to grow these crops. Dr Aulakh also clarified that Punajb farmer needed to shift away from wheat-rice cycle for better alternative crops. “paddy cultivation has been solely responsible for the poor state of agriculture in the state. It is a labour intensive and water intensive crop. The water tables in the state have gone down substantially. If paddy cultivation is allowed to continue like this in a few years Punjab will become a desert.” “ He said. “Also the amount of power required for the crop is very high. Domestic user and industrial units are paying the cost for paddy cultivation in the crop,”he added. Dr Aulakh said the government needed to take urgent steps to ensure that the farmers got an amount equivalent to the minimum support price for oil seeds and pulses. “Our climate is suitable for growing these but till the government procures these from the farmers at MSP the farmer is bound to get frustrated. The government’s efforts at diversification are going to fail till they ensure procurement of the produce,” he said. Dr Aulakh also recommended that not just Punjab but the nation as a whole should focus on processing of farm produce. “We are the largest producer of milk in the world and the second largest producer of vegetables. But our total processing capacity is 2 per cent. This should be increased to at least 10 per cent,” he said. Stressing the lack of marketing skills among farmers, Dr Aulakh suggested that the Punjab farmers needed to unite and form cooperative like in other states.
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Science Day celebrated
Chandigarh, February 26 Teams comprising three students each from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali participated in the quiz. Ankit K. Aggarwal , Karandeep and Navjeet Inder of Shivalik Public School, Phase VI, Mohali, stood first; Gurkirat Singh, Jatin Rathor and Kirtika Shukla of Tender Heart School came second. Ankit, Eeshwar Jeet and Aggya Pal Singh of Shivalik Public School, Phase VI, Mohali, came third. National Science Day was also celebrated at Industrial Training Institute, Sector 28. Various competitions were held. The results are :essay-writing — Jatinder Singh - 1, Ashu Rathore -2 and Rajesh Kumar -3; slogan writing — Simmi-1, Nitin Bansal -2 and Amit Kumar Sharma -3; science quiz—Ashu Rathore -1, Deepak Negi-2 and Jitender Kumar -3. The day was also celebrated at CL Aggarwal DAV Model School in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology. During the five-day programme, various competitions and exhibitions on science and technology and a science quiz were organised. The winners of various contests are : essay writing — Rajat and Venkatesh, Varnika and Nikhil, Manoj and Ajay. Quiz competition: Gaurav Verma, Yagnika and Pratik Farewell party A farewell party was organised for the outgoing students of Class X at Government Model High School, Sector 20. The students of Class IX presented a colourful programme. Athletic meet The annual athletic meet of Jesus Saviour’s School, Morinda, was held on the school campus. The meet began with an impressive march past by students. The principal of the school, Ms Mercy Johnson, inaugurated the event. The event concluded with tug-of-war and sack race. Elocution week The students of Dutt Vishesh School, Sector 26, participated in a week-long elocution competitions. All students from play group to Class VI participated in the competition.
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Songs, dance mark school function
Chandigarh, February 26 As many as 300 odd students of the junior wing showcased talent. Farewell held: Student of MDAV High School, Sector 22, orgnised a farewell party for the outgoing students of Class X at the school premises. Students of Class IX presented a cultural extravaganza. Seniors in formals sashayed down the ramp. Programme began with a Western dance followed by a bhangra, giddha, folk dance and songs. Comic skit ‘Ghasita Ram’ was appreciated. The programme concluded with best wishes. Titles were given to Class X students as per talent. The principal, Mrs Rekha Arya, blessed the outgoing students. Function held: A function to honour students who had excelled in co-curricular activities was organised at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, here today. Around 170 prizes were given away by Mayor, Ms Anu Chatrath. She applauded the efforts of the principal, and the school PTA for encouraging children.
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NIIFT festival concludes
Mohali, February 26 A number of competitions like collage making, nail painting,
rangoli, face painting, clay modelling, tattoo making, hair styling, etc were organised as part of the festival. A cultural
programme, apart from a fashion show, were organised today. Prizes to the winners of various competitions were given away by Mr S.C.
Agrawal, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Punjab, and Mr Sanjay Kumar, Director, Industries and Commerce. Among those who won various competitions were: Collage making: Vinod Bhatia I; Nini II; Alka III. Nail painting: Nishi I; Neetu II; Pooja III.
Grafiti: Kauser I. Face painting: Anuradha I; Nini II; Aplana III.
Rangoli: Tina I; Pooja II; Sarita III. Clay modeling: Anuradha I; Vinod Prasad II; Alka III. Tatoo making: Anuradha I; Siddharth II; Nayank III. Hair styling: Nidhi I; Neetu II; Vinod III. Singing (solo): Nayank I; Vikrant II; Meenakshi III. Dance (solo): Kunwardeep I; Chetna II; Sandeep III. Singing (duet): Kunwardeep and Princy I; Anubha and Shweta II; Neha and Dhruva III. Poetry: Ashok I; Kauser II; Varun III.
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Seminar on technical terms
Chandigarh, February 26 Over 120 delegates participated Mr R.N. Prashar, Financial Commissioner and Deputy Principal Secretary to Haryana CM, was the chief guest.
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DAV-15 opens doors to boys in XI, XII, too
Chandigarh, February 26 She said due to a high demand from the parents, the decision to open doors to boys in senior secondary level had been taken. The school is co-ed till Class X. She said the strength for the two classes had been increased from existing 450 to 600, even if it required adding more sections. One additional floor had also been added to accommodate the additional students. The school is also running NTT diploma of two years for girls.
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Book on architecture released
Chandigarh, February 26 Mr A.G.K. Menon, Director, School of Habitat Studies, Delhi, delivered the keynote address. As many as 100 members of the IIA attended the function.
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Couple remanded
Panchkula, February 26 Judicial remand: The Judicial Magistrate, Ms Shashi Bala Chauhan, remanded a mother-son duo to judicial custody. Gulshan Kumar and his mother Puran Devi , both residents of Dera Bassi, have been accused of harassing Gulshan’s wife for bringing insufficient dowry. Gulshan was arrested by the police two days ago, and his mother was arrested today.
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Tacoria elected Bar
chief
Chandigarh, February 26 According to Mr Ram Mohan Singh, secretary, Mr Sukhdeep Singh Bhinder, was elected as vice-chairman at a meeting of the council here. The two were the only candidates to file nominations for the posts. The Punjab Advocate General, Mr Harbhagwan Singh, was the Returning Officer.
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Cultural mela organised
Mohali, February 26 It was inaugurated by Mr Harbans Lal, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Punjab. The show started with a presentation by Dhadi Balihar Singh Dhindsa and party. Some of the top stars of Punjabi folk music took part in the mela. Harbhajan Mann regaled the large gathering with his popular songs. Among those who captured the audience by their performances were Durga Rangila, Bai Amarjeet, Bitu Bajwa, Gurpreet Somal, Harjit Harman. Four artistes were honoured for their contribution to the Punjabi culture. They were Dhadi Balihar Singh Dhindsa, Harjit Harman, a singer, Pargat Singh Mastuana, a song writer, and Professor Surjit Mann. |
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Punjabi plays to be stage in Bangkok
Mohali, February 26 Mr Charan Singh Sindhra, general secretary of the academy, said here that a 16-member team of artistes would be leaving for Thailand tomorrow. He said the plays that would be staged in Bangkok were “Saka Sirhind”, “Saka Chamkaur”, “Mard Agamra” and “Guru Granth-Purkh Bhagwant”. Sindhra said that in the first round the plays would be staged in Bangkok and during the second round audience would be seeing the plays in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Mr Sindhra said that the members of the academy had been invited by Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Bangkok, to stage the plays. The purpose of staging the plays was to make the present generation aware of the Sikh history. The plays have been written by Charan Singh Sindhra and directed by Dr Gurpreet Singh Sindhra. Gurbani and poetical compositions have been used to give the right effects. |
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Wish we had more of gorgeous Kareena
Rama Sharma Wish we had a little more of gorgeous Kareena, a shade more of seasoned Anil Kapoor and we would have been floored! What else do you expect when we have an effervescent Kareena who renews herself, looking so fresh that you think that she is very happy with the world.Yet here she is dithering as a dutiful mother, fulfilling her responsibilities , bearing the pain of a schizophrenic woman torn between love and baggage of responsibilities. She does not miss the mark to tell her fans that given the right script she is capable of delivering a good performance. And in brother-in-law Anil Kapoor, producer Sri Devi has a not so willing ally. The veteran star underplays his skills to put together his sketch of a husband in mourning, baffled with the arrival of his second, sage-like wife. And too shy to commit to her. We have a beau(Akshay kumar) who does not hesitate to fall in love again with his ex-flame, married to a millionaire.With the fire completely missing from his eyes and dialogues, he drags the character like a log. There is Sushmita too, striking good chemistry with Kareena but she makes an early exit, leaving the field wide and open to the latter. We have a lovey-dovey couple of Manoj Bajpai and Shamita Shetty who tries hard to sound funny. They do not succeed primarily because they lack much-needed funny lines.But ignore that. Reserve some positive comments for Director Dharamesh Darshan for his attempt to weave a story of love fiddling with duty, responsibility. Throw in a couple of good songs , nice music—and throw out dissenting lover Akshay kumar and we would have a film many of us just relish. TNS
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Seasoned sculptor
“Life is a caravan of humanity moving on in an unsaid symmetry. People move one holding onto their pots and pans, children and pets, gains and losses. The artist among them is the one who has the courage to step out of the caravan, stand at a vantage point and see whence the caravan came from and whence it is going,” said the noted sculptor Avtarjeet Dhanjal in an interview in Chandigarh on Saturday evening.
Such profundity does not sound phoney when it is being articulated by Dhanjal who has indeed had the courage all too often to step out of the caravan many times and stand at many vantage points spread out all over the globe with his chisel in hand. Meeting him one gets a not-so-nice feeling that one has grown old interviewing him several times over a span of a little over a quarter century but he retains his youthful energy as he is now going to step out, not of the caravan, but his 68th year. What is the source of this bounce? “I get my energy from my work. Life gives one the energy and the time to realise it. And the artist must utilise this energy to the optimum. We all dream but the artist is the one who realises these dreams. In my case sometimes I leave my work for a period and then resume it with a shift of perspective and renewed energy,” says Dhanjal. Dhanjal was born in Dalla village near Jagraon and he left the village at 16 to see the world starting with Kenya, moving to Europe and making a home away from home at Ironbridge in Shropshire county in England. Alumni of the College of Art, Chandigarh, the seasoned sculptor has experimented in several mediums from steel to slate, concrete to marble, glass to sand. He is best known for his outdoor sculptures and he was the one to set up a sculpture park in Punjabi University, Patiala, and his work is also part of the sculpture park in the city’s Leisure Valley.
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