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Workshop on research methodology
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Chandigarh, March 21 Mr P.K. Saini, Director,
ICSE, welcomed the speakers, resource persons, faculty members and the participants. According to him, this is the third programme in the Series attended by 75 participants spread over colleges, universities and research institutes all over the North-Western Region. Introducing the theme of the Training Programme, Course Director, Professor B.S. Ghuman said the purpose of the Training Programme is to sensitise the social scientists about the competition originating from globalisation and privatization of higher education. He also opined the training programme aims to equip social scientists with recent developments in research methodology so that the researcher can comprehend the complex and multi-dimensional social reality in a scientific way. Professor S.L. Sharma in his key-note address stated that social science research was facing paradoxical situation in the sense that its quality is deteriorating in India at a time when there is more emphasis on quality of social science across the globe. He lamented the poor quality of research in social sciences at the level of Ph.D Theses and Research Papers. According to him, the inadequacy of our social science research methodology is the major reasons for poor quality of social science research. Quality of social science research can improve if we motivate researchers equipped with clear-cut model and methodological tools.
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PU students’ bodies seek roll back of fee hike
Chandigarh, March 21 “We met the Vice-Chancellor and sat on a dharna outside his office. But he told us that since the Senate has taken the fee hike decision nothing can be done about it,’’ said president of SOPU, Dalbir Singh Goldie. The students plan to continue their agitation on Tuesday also and added that if a decision to roll back fee hike was not taken then they would ask the students to boycott their classes. Speaking to The Tribune, president of the PUSC Rajwinder Singh Lucky, said the decision of the fee hike was unfortunate and it would work against the interests of the student community. ``We had submitted memoranda to the Senators before the start of the meeting. But no favourable outcome has come out of it. The education is getting costlier for an average student with each passing day,’’ said Lucky. Students also said PU authorities had initiated this move of fee hike at a time when the students are very busy preparing for their annual exams and in many departments the hostellers have already gone to their homes. “The university authorities have chosen a time when the students can not come together since most of the classroom teaching is over,’’ remarked a university student. The senate on Sunday had decided a 10 per cent hike in tuition and admission fee along with a similar hike in all university funds. The items were approved after a lot of discussion in the House and three senators—Mr Ashok Goyal, Mr Sat Pal Jain and Mr Ajay Pal Gill had also recorded their dissent. The university however says that due to its poor financial condition, there was no other option but to hike the fee every year.
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400 take part in camp for needy children
Mohali, March 21 More than 400 students from across the state participated in the various competitions organised during the camp. Mr M.L. Sharma, SDM, Mohali, was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony. Mr Prem Goel, the Akhil Bhartiya Pramukh of the Rashtriya Sewak Sangh, presided over the ceremony. The Principal of the school, Ms Kiran Duggal and Mr Arun Sharma, the school manager thanked all those who had helped in making the camp successful.
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Forestry awareness rally held
Chandigarh, March 21 As many as 150 students participated in the rally and went around the village carrying placards and posters and urging people to grow more trees. They also told them not to cut trees. A poster-making competition related to forestry was also held in two categories, junior and senior. Manoj Kumar, Aman Kumar and Harjeet Singh stood first, second and third respectively in junior category. Anshul Rana, Manpreet Kaur, Neha Kukreti declared first, second and third respectively while Harpreet Kaur got consolation prize in senior category. This rally was organized by Gulmohar Eco-Club run by the Environment Department, U.T. in the school.
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Fashion institute function
Chandigarh, March 21 Aditi Srivastva of the institute said the awards would be a perfect blend of fashion and entertainment being celebrated on the pattern of the Filmfare awards function with music, dance, anchors, category nominations and many personalities in the realm of art gracing the occasion.
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A school with a difference
Having proved itself in the field of education by establishing two schools in Ambala city, the PKR Jain managing committee takes the next step in its endeavour to focus on the best of education, blended with innovative curriculum, to shape the future — which is also the motto of PKR Jain Vatika which is taking shape at Nasirpur, Hisar Road, Ambala city.
The seeds of its nobility were sown by Kanshi Ramji Maharaj who propagated the principles of Lord Mahavir. Education when imparted in a play-way manner secures a joyful journey to learning. Coupled with this, teaching basics and complexities through computer-aided capsules makes understanding easier. This is what the management is aiming at PKR Jain Vatika. It’s a new beginning with a difference which the tiny tots have never experienced before in Ambala. All classrooms are equipped with a personal computer. The school is spread over five acres with 25,000 sq ft constructed area. It is an English medium coeducational and a day boarding school. At PKR Jain Vatika learning is aimed to be fulfilled where the children would enjoy a whole range of educational games and play-way material to enhance the understanding. The school will work for five days a week and Saturdays will be devoted to trips and excursions related to various learning areas. In the preparatory section, the children will sharpen their language, mathematical and artistic skills. From Class I onwards the curriculum is designed to enhance creativity and curiosity. Application of mind will be the primary task. The school promises to provide the people of Ambala city the best of education blended with technology, where creativity of a child will find wings of expressions. Features of the school Coeducational, English medium and a day boarding. Visual capsules to supplement classroom teaching i.e. extensive use of computers in teaching through smart-class programme. Activity room with multimedia and LCD projectors. Specially designed play areas with a skating rink, basket ball court, sand pit, swings, climbing units and a splash pool. Gazebo for yoga, meditation and karate. Multipurpose hall. Well-stocked library. In-house medical facility. Student-teacher ratio 1:25.
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Training course for teachers held
Dera Bassi, March 21 During the course the teachers were made aware of the latest teaching techniques. The trainers also prepared low-cost teaching material according to their subjects to make reading interesting for students.
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DCC Gen Secy gets bail
Panchkula, March 21 Father of victim, Ghanshyam Das Verma, had alleged that his daughter was being harassed by Kinger, and he suspected Kinger of poisoning her. Kinger was arrested in January and was granted bail today by the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, J.R. Chauhan.
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21 cases decided at Lok Adalat
Chandigarh, March 21 According a press note issued today, 35 cases of the Chandigarh State Cooperative Bank were taken up at the adalat, organised under the aegis of Mr Justice Amar Dutt, Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman of the Authority. In one of the cases, an amount of Rs 7.43 lakh, which was taken as loan in 1993, was to be recovered. The case was settled at Rs 5.01 lakh and the amount was deposited in cash. Mr Sant Parkash, Member-Secretary-cum-Judge of the Permanent Lok Adalat, who presided over the adalat, informed that any person could submit an application to get his dispute settled before going to the court. Cases related to family disputes, recovery of loans, labour problems, property disputes, compoundable criminal cases, electricity, water and telephone disputes were taken up at the adalat, he added. The Authority was also providing free legal aid to various sections of society, whose income was less than Rs 50,000 per annum.
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Charm of rural life on display
IndusInd gallery in Sector 8 is housing some of the finest artworks the city has ever seen. Sourced from a vast variety of art practitioners based in Kolkata, the ensemble presents a heady mix of mediums and moments that capture the nostalgic charm of rural life.
For once, the show does not seem intimidating to the eye. Generally there is a tendency to overwhelm the viewer with the perfection of technique or the extravagance of style. But the current exhibition of water colours, monochromes and mixed media, put together by Adity Dua under the aegis of Art For All, is anything but lavish. It is genuinely inspired by the roots and by all elements that qualify as basic. Not surprising then that the show strikes you with its warm abundance, leading you through the ethereal rural backdrops that soothe and stimulate at the same time. The colour palette is all about pastels that enhance the beauty of water colours. The themes range from landscapes and urban settings to the flourish of coastal lines and the strange familiarity surrounding palm trees. The presence of nature is heavy and thankfully so. Every now and then, a tender branch or a sturdy bridge stops you in the track, inspiring you to sit back and reflect on nature and its manifestations. The show is also dotted with some artworks on heritage sites and many more that bring the rural aura alive with bullock carts, misty mornings in the backdrop of lush green fields and sleepy hutments that reinforce hope in simple life. Away from the mad scrambles of urban landscapes, this exhibition takes you back to the countryside. In their attempt to celebrate the roots, all artists toe similar lines, structuring a wonderfully cohesive show. Among the participants are seasoned artists like Biblab Dolai, Swapan Das and Mrinal Mondal who have contributed their best works. Giving them company are younger artists like Partha, Tarak and Mou who startle you with their creative verve. All the works have been put up on no profit basis. The idea is to encourage upcoming talent and to put Chandigarh in touch with the artistic geniuses of the east. The show will formally open
tomorrow. TNS
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‘Identities’ bares realities of Bollywood
Unmasking glamour and glitz in the world of performing arts, ‘Identities’ bares the realities in lives of young aspirants trying to set their feet firm in the world of stage and screen. The play was staged at Tagore Theatre, here, this evening.
Vivek Mansukhani has successfully traversed new grounds for a new face of theatre. The script has developed out of rehearsals for a plot probing lives of new entrants in the glamour world. It is a peep into the world “beneath the surface of all the gloss and the stardust”. Story of four aspiring actors moves parallel. Following a brief introduction, personal tales of each one of them are revealed. Each one shows a glimpse into life in a metropolitan. The social values are seeing a big change. The play shows that exploitation is all pervading in the entertainment industry. One of the girls is facing sexual exploitation at hands of her uncle. A homosexual producer makes advances at a hopeful actor. There is exploitation of talented people at the hands of certain established names. The intricate web of words has made minimal use of props on stage to exposit the trials and triumphs of the four artists. Unlike the popular trend, ‘Identities’ does not endeavour to make supportive sub-plots for a single story. It is an ensemble of stories of different lives who have united on a common platform of life. Sameera Chopra, Dhruv Jagasia, Shirin Madan and Daman have done a commendable work on developing a neat theatrical piece. The stage has been nicely managed particularly in terms of the lights and the sound. Body gestures of the cast needed a little control and the dialogues also need a relook. The play of the Scene Stealers was brought to the city by the Oorja group.
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