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Annual function of engineering college
Mohali, April 15 It started with the invocation of God, which was followed by other cultural items including giddha and bhangra. The chief guest at the function was Mr M.P.S. Aulakh, DGP (Prisons) Punjab. The highlights of the function included a skit presented by the Vikram and group, solo songs by Rajbir Rana, Navdeep, Shiv Shanker, Parvez, Jag Mohan and Aman in addition to the group songs by Purab and his friends. The audience tapped their feet with the pounding rhythm songs, folk dances and choreographies presented by Nipun Lamba, Sukhman, Harman, Bikram, Manandeep, Gagan,Bajwa, Varun, Paras, Sammi and their friends. Earlier, Mr Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairman and Mr Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, general secretary, highlighted the importance of Baisakhi. They said this year’s celebrations were significant for them as over 50 students of their college had got 80 per cent to 91 per cent marks in the semester examinations held by Punjab Technical University (PTU). “It is definitely an occasion to celebrate and set new goals for future,” said Dr G.D. Bansal, Principal of the college. Presenting the annual report of the college, he said MCA pass-outs of the CEC had got excellent placements in some leading national and multinational companies. These companies included Wipro, Spice, InfoTech, Reliance, Dell, TCS, Hutch and HFCL, he said. Referring to the data compiled by PTU, he said the CEC became one of the most preferred institutes as the percentage of its seats filled last year was among the highest in the state. He attributed this to the dedicated efforts of the staff. Mr M.P.S. Aulakh gave away the prizes to students excelling in various fields.
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Camp to throw light on UGC Net exam
Chandigarh, April 15 Giving this information to the Press, Mr Rajwinder Singh Lucky, president of PUSUC, said timings of the camp would be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. During the camp, UGC application form and other relevant material would be distributed free of cost. He said Prof D.C. Kataria, an educational expert for UGC NET exam, would be available in the camp for resolving the problems of students regarding NET. Mr Lucky said students could register their queries before camp at ugcnetquery@rediffmail.com . On the other hand, Dr V.K. Rattan, coordinator, UGC NET, Panjab University, declared that they would accept the complete application form during the camp. He said he and his staff would remain available at Student Centre during 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students could get their forms checked on the spot and they could deposit the forms at the same time. But they must bring attested photograph, reserve category certificate, master degree and demand draft, he added.
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2 PU teachers invited to Bangkok
Chandigarh, April 15
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for junior Hindi translators Chandigarh, April 15
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Burail jailbreak: 13 accused get bail
Chandigarh, April 15 The CJM also directed the accused to surrender their passports in the court and not to leave the country without the permission of the court. It may be mentioned that almost 15 months after the sensational Burail jailbreak case in which three alleged assassins of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh tunnelled their way out of the high-security Burail Jail here, the court had framed charges against
the 13 accused while discharging two CRPF personnel. However, Mr Balbir Singh, Additional Sessions Judge, dropped sedition charges against the accused, including former jail officials, in the case which hit headlines after the daring escape of the trio — Jagtar Singh Tara, Jagtar Singh Hawara and Paramjit Singh Bheora — on January 21 last year. The order, however, discharged two CRPF personnel — Kashmir Singh and Jagir Singh — since their prosecution was not sanctioned by the Central Government. The dropping of Sections 121 and 121-A of the IPC, which deals with waging war against the state, and 120-B(criminal conspiracy) was the highlight of the court order. While dropping these charges, the court framed charges under Sections 217,222 and 224 of the IPC, which were bailable offences.
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Words that rock
Chandigarh, April 15 On a passage through Russia and now through India, the four member band halted in Chandigarh today. They are here with the promise of a concert at Bhargava Auditorium tomorrow. “We never compose music with the world and its affairs in mind,” says Arnaud Samuel, violinist of the band which has been around since 1997. Earlier it was called Caravage, now it is called Louise Attaque. For his part, Gaetan Rousse, the singer and the writer for the band, can’t but smile. He holds the key to the music which is made and finally presented to the audiences across the world. But he keeps humility in place, remarking, “It’s a cumulative effort. Sometimes words inspire music; sometimes it is the other way round.” The band, which also features Robin Feix, the bass guitarist and Alexandre Margraffe, the drummer, will play at the PGI tomorrow at 6.30 pm. |
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Hans Raj Hans casts divine spell
Panchkula, April 15 The devotional music by the versatile Sufi maestro Hans Raj Hans on Friday enriched the spiritual ambience at the puja sthal grounds. Attired as “Darvesh”, he paid obeisance to seek the blessings of Ma Saraswati in a vandana. He then sang devotional compositions, starting with “Ma lori ki jagah Vaishno”. Supported by a heavy orchestra and accompanying vocalists, Hans created a divine atmosphere. The lyrics and compositions were too lucid but the immaculate renditions in his mellifluous voice and Sufi couplets spelt magic. Earlier the artistes of the NZCC and the cultural affairs of Public Relations, Haryana, presented devotional compositions. The Asha Kiran group from Sunam (Punjab) also regaled the audience and the Mayur dance and “Holi Barsaane ki” by the Braj Lok Kala Manch, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, was a memorable presentation. The chief guest, Mr Phool Chand Mulana, Education Minister, lit the lamp. |
How about a laugh…at yourself
How about laughing your heart out for once? Visiting Chandigarh these days is Ana Madureiera, a clowning expert from Portugal who can instruct you in the art of laughing at yourself.
She believes there is a clown in each one of us and though hidden, it portrays our best facet - the innocent, inane and the absurd one. And just about knows how to unleash the joker in you, if only you care to flow with her! For 10 days from now, this expert from Portugal will teach people how to make fun of themselves and how to let loose. The workshop, being formally organised by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi and CEVA (Centre for Education and Voluntary Action) at the Sector 34 State Library will focus on the nuances of clowning. As Ana says, “Ours is a mission to break the traditional, classic stereotype of the clown who always has a white face and a red nose. In this world wedded to consumerism, clowns have a greater relevance. They are not just there with nothing to do. They are there in you, eager to help you unwind and be what you are. You would be surprised to know but the western world is increasingly recognising clowning as a discipline which can be taught in formal settings.” In Chandigarh, Ana is clear about what she wants to do. “I just want to replicate the experience which I had as part of a clowning workshop. The idea is to relieve the participants of those pressures that prevent them from smiling genuinely. Here at the workshop we will assume characters that are ridiculous, nonsensical and wasteful. And we will tell people that it is al right to feel foolish at times because being foolish is fun.” The first part of the workshop will involve a whole lot of physical exercises to allow the body some room for movement. As Ana points out, “Flexibility of body will facilitate flexibility of mind. Once the movements flow, it would be easier for people to let go and feel the relaxation. Comfort with body and mind is a prerequisite for being a clown.” Once the warm up is over with, the next phase of the workshop begins. Here the real aspects of clowning as a discipline will come in. As such, clowning is not about putting up a funny mask or playing tricks, it is also about traveling through oneself and searching for one’s roots in a brutally honest way. For Ana, the experience will involve a lot of learning as well. But first of all, it will involve a thorough understanding of clowning which is fun all the way. For Ana it is about respecting one’s rhythm and pace, and about helping people laugh and shout without feeling guilty.
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When 'Mughal-e-Azam ' was released, the prints of the movie were brought on elephants for the premier show.
Taking an inspiration, though slightly twisted, from the fact, Vivek Shauq, who is starring in the Punjabi comedy film 'Nalaik', brought the prints of the movie riding on donkey's back for the premier show at Neelam Theatre, Sector 17, here.
Director Ravi Nishand along with many local artists also came on donkeys. It was a great scene in front of Neelam Cinema on Sector 17 today. Donkey is considered as the most dim-witted of all the animals, a proverbial ‘nalaik’ of the animal kingdom. Since ‘Nalaik’ is a tribute to all fools of the world, it would have been a great injustice to this innocent animal had we ignored him at this important moment, said Ravi Nishand. Nearly 12 senior citizens from old- age home Sector 15 were given special invite to watch the premier show. "Elders play a significant role in youngsters lives. We decided to invite them on our show to get their blessings,” said Vivek Shauq. "Communication gap is responsible for many of the misunderstandings between the two generations and this movie has tried to bridge this gap, in its own comic way, he quipped. The story of the film revolves around protagonist Nishan Singh (Vivek Shauq). Nishan Singh is son of a Police Commissioner but he cherishes a strange dream to become a dacoit. It is this desire which creates a conflict between the father and son which leads to many comic sequences.
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