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Fee hike issue to dominate
Senate meeting
Chandigarh, March 13 The annual budget statement of the varsity would also come for approval in the Senate Heated discussions are expected on the issue of implementation of the pension scheme for the serving and the retired employees on the campus. The other items on the agenda include the approval of the appointments made under the career advancement scheme and in the open category. The appointment of a Deputy Director Sports, and confirmation of the finance and development officer (FDO) is also on the agenda. The Senate would also take up the decision of the Syndicate to replace the Youth Welfare Officer, Dr I S Dhillon. The recommendation of the academic council and the sanction of money for construction of C type houses in the university campus are also on the agenda. A sumof Rs 17.33 lakh would also be set aside for the renovation of the toilets in the arts block in the varsity. Meanwhile the Panjab University Students Associations has condemned the decision of the Syndicate to hike the fee. The Haryana Student Association (HSA) has said they would agitate against the decision of fee hike. In a press statement issued here, the association said they would not allow the university to hike the fee every year, which has now become a regular annual feature on the campus. Vikas Rathee, President of the association said that he would go on fast till the university rolls back the hike. President of the Panjab University Students Council, Rajwinder Singh Lucky, said he would meet the Vice Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, on Monday before launching an agitation against the decision.
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Developing personality of child their motto
Sh Jainendra Gurukul, Panchkula, was founded on February 21, 1929, by two Jain saints — Swami Dhani Ramji Maharaj and Acharya Shri Krishan Chanderji — with the blessings of Acharya Atma Ramji Maharaj. The founders of the institution had started it with the vision of spreading the Indian culture and moral values in society. The Jainendra Gurukul set up Jainendra Public School, Sector 1, Panchkula, in 1982 with the vision of inculcating traditional values among students with the help of technological and educational concepts.
The school is spread over four acres. It’s aim is to develop the personality of the child in a way so that he could serve the country in the field of his taste. Under the leadership of Mr Hiralal Jain, president, and the guidance and management of honorary secretary V. K. Jain, manager Subhash Jain, and under the supervision of Principal Sudha Babbar, the school is providing the best education. The school has a computer room with the latest software. Our two newly built three-storeyed buildings have spacious classrooms, three laboratories with adequate sitting capacity and a well-stocked library. The play room is stocked with multitude of toys to quench the inquisitive spirit of tiny tots. Hostel facility is available only for boys. Sh Jatindra Gurukul Managing Committee also provides education and hostel facility free of cost to the destitute, deserving and meritorious students of the weaker section of society. Field trips and educational tours form an integral part of curriculum. The school has won many trophies at district and inter-state level contests. Apart from this, the students have brought laurels to the school by producing 100 per cent results of CBSE examinations for more than a decade. To keep pace with the changing time, increased use of the IT would be the accelerator to our mission.
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538 students awarded degrees
Chandigarh, March 13 Five students were awarded the Roll of Honour for securing various positions in Panjab University. These were Rajni Sharma, first in the university in Hindi honours, Meenakshi Chawala, first in university in Sanskrit Honours, Inderjit Kaur, second in the university in Punjabi honours, Shivani Kaushal, second in the university in Public Administration honours, Neena, fourth in the university in Sanskrit honours. Twelve students were given prizes and medals for achieving meritorious positions in Panjab University in April, 2004. Earlier, the Principal of the college, Ms Adarsh Puri welcomed the chief guest, former Director, Haryana Sahitya Akademi, Dr Chander Trikha and declared the convocation open. A book “The feminist sensibility in the novels of Thomas Hardy” written by Dr Manjit Kaur, faculty member of the English Department was released by Dr Chander Trikha on the occasion. Vice Principal of the college, Ms Upinder Mehra proposed vote of thanks.
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Govt urged to allow schools in residential areas
Mohali, March 13 Stating that by being in this noble profession they were generating employment for thousands of educated girls’, the president of the association, Mr I.S. Anand, pointed out that they were also instrumental in providing subordinate jobs to hundreds accountants, assistants, clerks, typists, peons, sweepers, gardeners, transporters, etc. “Now after 25 years of our service to the society and after devoting the most productive and the best part of our lives to the field of education, we are being forced to close down all our educational institutions running in residential buildings from the next session. These institutions are imparting education to about 12,000 students of middle and lower segments of society at a very affordable fee,” said Mr Anand during a press conference today. Stressing that PUDA can set the matter right in public interest by amending by laws as they had done for nursing homes, advocates, doctors, architects, chartered accountants, PCOs, etc, Mr Anand added that they were being discriminated against. “About 3,500 teachers, mainly women will become unemployed and deprived of their means of livelihood and nearly 12,000 students getting education in these institutions will be deprived of education.
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Bodies painted with imagination
Chandigarh, March 13 Giving a form to their creative urge,students of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12 today made the body as a medium of their colourful expressions. The 10th day of Archo 2005, the annual college festival, saw a body painting contest . In this contest, the Kalinga group was declared first, Kanishka secured second position and Maurya got third position. In mask and headgear design Maurya bagged the first position and Kanishka was declared second. In curtain design contest, Maurya was declared first, Kanishka got the second position and Kalinga secured third position. A lamp shade design contest was also held .The results will be declared tomorrow. Fun games were also a part of the milieu.
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Lecture series conclude
Mohali, March 13 Prominent participants included Dr Sucha Singh Gill, department of Economics in Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr S.P.Singh, a former professor at the Panjab University Business School, Prof A.S.Chawla, Punjabi University and Mr P.K.verma, Punjab, Haryana Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Lectures were followed by discussions which witnessed interaction with the audience.
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Words as visuals
“Procreation” is the only word on Dev Raj Ankur’s mind. Nurturing his talent for theatre, the thespian has inspired many a production with vim and vigour.
Now as Director of National School of Drama, he is busy realising the “loftiest dream of his life”. “I am analysing the “Natya Shastra” and its most relevant pieces. The book will be called “Doosre Natya Shastra ki Khoj”. It will be a tribute to the treatise which has inspired me for ages,” said the director on a visit to Department of Indian Theatre, PU where he will be holding a workshop for the students. For his part, he remains liberated as ever. Steering clear of rigidities, he has evolved an idiom in which literature reigns supreme. Every play of Ankur shines with the brilliance of prose/verse as the case many be; its beauty lies in his ability to communicate despite adaptation. Here on another mission, Ankur shared his passion for Indian literature which has inspired the creator in him. “I don’t ascribe to the view that there is dearth of good playwrights. Every play I have done is an original play. There is incredible work being done. Our problem is that we hardly read. But we always complain,” said the diehard literature fan who has always used stories, novels and autobiographies as they are to tell new tales. “I explore literature with my team of actors. It is a part of their learning process. That’s what I will do with the students here. We are looking at two stories. The first is by Pushpa Saxena and is called “Vikalp nahi koi”. The second is untitled. I have told the students to create scripts out of these stories. The workshop is all about improvisations,” said Ankur. Famous for the easiness of his style which derives from empty spaces, Ankur says he loves taking on challenges. “My battle is with myself - how to show a piece meant only to be read or heard. I begin the process of my creation from empty spaces, just like a dancer who creates images with his/her movement. I want the actor as the central unit and move on from there,” said Ankur, eager to voice his passion for the medium, “Which other profession demands the level of responsibility which theatre does? An actor must assume every role. Let us also remember that while all other art presentations end the moment they come on stage, theatre evolves incessantly. It never ends.” And that’s what lends theatre an edge over other mediums. Says Ankur, “Even TV producers now want trained actors from NSD. That’s because they can trust them with the script and emotion. My only regret is that not many committed people are taking to theatre now. They want returns soon after they leave NSD portals, but they must remember that an actor gains from experience alone.” Ankur is battling the trend at his level. Open to every theme as long as it serves the larger purpose of theatre, he has experimented with family relationships, historical issues, autobiographies, even poetry. Explains the director, “Sensitivity is the primary element for creation. As long as you have something to say, your production will be respected.” Besides creating plays, Ankur is also writing a book called “Rangmanch ka Saundarya Shastra.” Theatre, however, remains his primary indulgence, his challenge being “travelling beyond words”.
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Phulkari craft finds new expression
On display are artworks inspired by an age-old craft which has brought Punjab on the world map. Phulkari is the leitmotif for her, a postgraduate in fine arts from Punjabi University, Patiala. Influences of Patiala are evident in the ensemble, rich with the hues of fire which are quintessential to phulkari art. The show is rooted in traditions, typical of Punjab. There are familiar rural images like those of village spaces and of women engaged in warm conversations. Titled “Rang phulkari de”, the exhibition thrives on cultural indicators portrayed through acrylics and markers which create a sense of stitches. The theme is genuinely ingenious, so is the presentation. The artist has managed to justify the craft by translating it for expression in the medium of art. The show will be on till March 18.
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Offers pour in for 5-yr-old model
Smiling sweetly, five-year-old Seerat Kapur instantly attracts your attention. Studying in KG, at Hansraj Public School, Panchkula she appears like any other child of her age. It is her modelling stints which make her stand apart from her peers.
She has done modelling for a few print advertisements. Showcasing for shopping malls, health products for a channel has sharpened her. Many more offers are pouring in. She will do some assignments in her summer vacations so that her studies is not affected. Good in studies. Little is armed with knowledge on religion also. She knows Hanuman Chalisa and can recite “Gayatri Mantar too. Ask her what she likes, comes a sweet reply “bangles, wearing jeans and lehnga. Above all like her role, models, she revels in wearing sandals with heels. Her father Sandeep Kapur wants her to earn a in life. “Facing the camera is not a problem for her. Her school has played a big role in building confidence in her. Whatever profession she will choose I will support her”, she said.
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Paramjit Kaur Kang has got her colours right. Mounted on walls of IndusInd Gallery, Sector 8, her ensemble impresses for two reasons — one, it is full of life; two, it is hugely experimental and way beyond routine shows that fill the gallery spaces these days.
