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$ 30,000 for Canadian study centre at PU
Chandigarh, April 17 The delegation included Prof H.A. Bassford, President of the University College of the Fraser Valley, Ms Jane Bassford, Prof L. Mackenzie, Dean, Prof D.J. Sandhu, Adviser to the President, and Ms Kirti, a student. Prof H.A. Bassford presented a cheque of 30,000 Canadian dollars, equivalent to approximately Rs 10 lakh for the setting up of a Canadian study centre at PU. Prof K.N. Pathak thanked the Canadian delegation for their interest in setting up of the centre and stated that the money would be spent judiciously for the purpose for which it had been given. Amongst others who were present on the occasion included Dr Paramjit Singh, Registrar; Mr Ashok Raj Bhandari, Finance and Development Officer; Dr Shashi Sharma, Dean Foreign Students, and Prof B.S. Ghumman, Chairman, Department of Public Administration, PU.
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Priceless fossil at PU
Chandigarh, April 17 “Till recently, only 65 million years old fossils of dinosaurs had been discovered in India. But with this discovery, it has been established that dinosaurs were present in Central India 80 million years ago. This is the oldest fossil to have been excavated in the country so far,” claims Dr Khosla, pointing to the fossil in his room-turned-museum in the department. While in China and Mongolia, 231 million years old fossilised remains of dinosaurs have been found, India’s records are more recent in comparison. “It is so because the desert area in Mongolia and China has preserved the fossils well. However, with newer findings every year, India, especially the Deccan trap, is turning out to be a huge area for finding fossilised remains of these creatures,” explains Dr Khosla. The initial estimates point that the height of this dinosaur is around 25 metres, which again is the tallest among dinosaurs whose remains have been found in India. “It is a herbivore called Sauropod. The majority of these reptiles in India were plant eating,” adds the The scientist has also got his hands on dinosaur eggshells, which he says are the two new types of eggs in addition to the 15 types already found in the country. “Indian dinosaur eggs have been classified into 15 types. But with the discovery of news eggs near the riverbed, two new types, both of vegetarian dinosaurs, have been established,” he claims. His discoveries further establish the link between the Indian dinosaurs and those found in Africa and Europe, giving credence to the theory that all continents were a one huge landmass millions of years ago. “The only regret is the utter ignorance in India about the value of these precious fossils. Dinosaur eggshells are being sold to foreigners for a song in MP and Gujarat,” rues the
scientist.
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Arts college sans regular principal for 16 yrs
Chandigarh, April 17 Since 1988, the college is being headed by an officiating principal and by a lecturer having addition charge of officiating principal when the then Principal Jagmohan Chopra was dismissed from the services. After him Mr V. N. Singh, Director of Government Museum and Art Gallery, served as officiating principal. Subsequently, Mr R.D. Lohtia and Mr Prem Singh remained merely as acting heads. The present acting Principal, Professor Brahm Parkash, took over the charge in May, 2001. However, in September, 1995 the matter was discussed at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court had directed the Chandigarh Administration to notify the amended rules regarding the appointment of principal up to December, 1995. Even Mr V.N. Singh’s appointment as officiating principal had been put off because he did not fulfil the qualification as per 1984 rules. In these circumstances the UT Administration had to select any teacher in the college for the purpose of discharging the duties of acting principal, who is qualified both under 1984 rules as
well as proposed rules with the relaxation in the age limit by September 21, 1995, as per high court orders. Mr Vivek Attray, Director, Technical Education, said, “We have given reminders to the AICTE at least 500 times for the reformulation of the rules relating to the appointment of principal and staff. When a team of the AICTE came for inspection last time in the college, it raised a question regarding lack of regular principal. Then I showed it all correspondence related to the formulation of rules regarding the appointment of principals with the AICTE since 1995. Then it had to drop the objection”.
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Nurturing inherent talents
Sharda Sarvhitkari Model Senior Secondary School is an institute that strives to mould its students into world-class citizens of tomorrow equipped with moral attributes, spiritual insight, dedication and love for the mankind.
The school is on a mission to equip its students with strong character, sharp intellect, self-confidence and self-reliance. The curriculum of the school has been designed to bring about a balance in the academic and co-curricular activities. The school endeavours to inculcate in students not only humanitarian values to help the needy but also concern and commitment towards the improvement of the environment. A conscious effort is being made to mobilise students to develop a healthy attitude towards the environment through morning assembly talks by teachers and the Principal, Mr B.S. Kanwar. They are encouraged to grow trees or help the poor on their birthdays instead of distributing sweets. The school nurtures inherent talents and skills of the students so that they excel in their respective fields. It endeavours to inculcate self-discipline, diligence and dedication to groom them to perfection. It boasts of a modern computer lab, a library and a well-equipped science laboratory. Students have brought laurels to the school in different games. In order to provide confidence and exposure to students, the school organises inter-house competitions. These competitions help students develop a good personality and recognise their hidden talents. Co-curricular activities are organised on a daily basis. These include declamation, debate, quiz, writing and art and craft competitions. They provide students with a sense of healthy competition and determination to win. It is a school where students get a chance to blossom into enlightened citizens fully aware of their responsibilities towards parents, society and the country.
Leading this prestigious institution has been deeply fulfilling and rewarding for me.
The school is 18 years old. It stands as an institution of sterling worth that has
nurtured in its fold young girls and boys who have gone into the world as individuals of various qualities and values.
To those who saw the beginning of the school, it is one golden chain which holds the wealth of golden memories, each linked with the other, being a symbol of selfless sacrifice, tireless toil and devoted dedication of people who visualised the fulfillment of their dream — the creation of an institution, which would provide quality education. We have done our best to provide meaningful and qualitative education to students so that they grow into healthy individuals and shine in whichever field they pursue. An advice to young Sarvhitkarians: Keep your eyes on a distant star Even if it seems much too far Step by step, day by day Do not think you cannot go all that way With faith, courage and good cheer The goal comes nearer, nearer and nearer.
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Seminar on wireless technology ends
Dera Bassi, April 17 Various engineers from different fields rated technologies as the most important issue. The conference was attended by over 300 delegates from the country. They also had a look at 65 presentations covering wireless technologies, antennas and standards, wireless networks and security, voice, video and data compression technologies, mobile computing, wi-fi, wi-max, 3G cellular variants and wireless spectrum, displayed at the exhibition. The IETE President, Lt Gen D.P. Sehgal (retd) and member, Telecom Dispute Settlement Authority, inaugurated the conference yesterday. The wireless technology has gained importance in telecommunications, telemedicine, defence, energy, transportation, education and commerce. “It’s a need of the hour for the growth of any nation,” claimed Mr Avtar Singh, chairman of the institute. Dr Pawan Kapoor from the CSIO, Chandigarh, released a souvenir on the occasion while Prof P Prabhakar, chairman of the IETE, Chandigarh Centre, presented an overview.
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PU examinations start from today
Chandigarh, April 17 A press note by PU today said that the examinations, meeting/selection committee meetings and any other examination related work will be held as per scheduled but the teaching departments, affiliated colleges and offices of the university will remain closed.
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Silver jubilee celebrations end
Panchkula, April 17 But it was the couple dance by tiny tots from kindergarten and the beautiful rendition of qawwali that won the hearts and received accolades. The silver jubilee celebrations of the school began on April 14, when 114 members of the Old Students Association of the school donated blood.
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Jailbreak case: Admn, police accused of negligence
Chandigarh, April 17 The case relates to the escape of the three alleged assassins of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh — Jagtar Singh Hawara, Jagtar Singh Tara and Paramjit Singh Bheora — and another undertrial Devi Singh who tunnelled their way out of the high-security Burail Jail here on the night of January 21 last year. In the wake of media criticism following the escape, the administration and the police had arrested 17 persons, including six former jail officials, and slapped sedition charges on them. On the role of the police, the court said the local police was required to inspect the jail premises,including the Barrack No 7, after every 10 days with dog squad. A committee, headed by an IAS officer also gave its report that there was no signs of digging of a tunnel in the jail in June,2002, when the earlier aborted attempt was made by the trio to escape from the jail. The order also took notice of the letter of the then Jail Superintendent DS Rana in 2003 to the IG (Prisons)-cum-Deputy Commissioner recommending the shifting of the high-security prisoners to Nabha Jail in Patiala district. However, the court did not absolve the accused of their part of the blame in the case. The accused could be discharged in this case merely because a few other persons, who should have been involved as accused, had not been arrested in this case. “It is beyond imagination that the accused might have been successful in escaping from the jail without any help provided from the persons involved in the jail administration inside the jail,” the Judge said in his 39-page order. Meanwhile, an accused, Baljeet Kaur, moved a local court against top functionaries of the administration yesterday alleging that sedition charges were added against them with a view to deny them bail for over a year. Baljeet Kaur sought action against the then UT Administrator, O.P. Verma, UT Home Secretary RS Gujral, former Principal Secretary of the Punjab Home Department SK Sinha, IG (Prisons) A.S. Dhillon and other police officials for their “illegal act” of sanctioning prosecution of the accused. While framing charges, the court had dropped sedition charges against the 20 accused, including five proclaimed offenders, and directed that they be tried by a Magistrate for bailable offences.
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Fun-loving rebel
He is not just a fun-loving guy but rebellious also. Tusshar Kapoor believes living life on his own terms. He has made a place in the Bollywood on his own. Son of yesteryear star Jitendra Kumar, this young guy has loads of confidence.
He was in the city at Fun Republic along with actress Isha Koppikar on Sunday to talk about their forthcoming movie Kaya Kool Hain Hum (KKHH) It had been long journey for him from ‘Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai’, ‘Kaya Dil Ne Kaha’, ‘Gayab’ to ‘Kaya Kool Hain Hum’. Before embarking on a filmi career, he had gone to America to pursue his studies and to get settled there. But he realised that it was not his destiny. So he came back to India. He was assisting director David Dhawan in a movie when someone recommended him to try acting. That was how he started. Now he wanted to try real hard and stay longer in the industry. But it was not easy for him to sustain in the glam world. He had to put a lot of efforts on his looks, body and learn dancing. “I used to be very fat and had a lot of pimples on my face. My dad used to tease me a lot. He then appointed a trainer, who helped me get fit. Now I am regular with the workouts and follow the diet discipline strictly,” he said. His role in Khakee and in Gayab was appreciated and won him quite a fan following. Tusshar did commit mistakes in the past but he learnt his lessons from these and could now deal with tricky situation in a better way. He had been lucky that he had not been in any controversy. He felt responsible towards society. He had made a documentary film on the evils of tobacco which will be shown in the school and colleges. KKHH is a comedy movie and he is playing a boy who always tries to be cool all the time. He has also signed up with directors like Suniel Darshan, Subash Ghai and Subhash Kaushik.
OC Item Nos not right launch pad, says Khallas girl
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flamboyant Ishaa Koppikar seemed excited with her role in ‘Kaya Kool
Hain Hum’. She enjoyed while working in this movie. It was a complete
fun trip for her.
The much-needed popularity came to her through her
debut item number ‘Khallas’. But Ishaa said if someone wanted to
enter the acting world then an item number was surely not a right
launch. One should make a debut with big banners. “I did a mistake
because I didn’t have a proper guidance and no godfather.” She had
to face a lot of opposition and controversies following countrywide
protests against her movie ‘Girlfriend’. “But my intentions were
good and the script of the movie was different. I didn’t want to hurt
anyone’s feelings.” But this tall beauty was determined to play her
part and stay longer in the industry. Besides acting, she was busy doing
item songs and playing brand ambassador to many products. She would be
seen in movies, including ‘D’ and ‘Darwaja Band Rakho’. OC
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Riding on the popularity wave all over the world, “Lousie Attaque” the rock band from France had a memorable halt in Chandigarh only to enchant the intrusive audience at the Bhargava auditorium today.
The high-voltage music concert brought to the city by the Alliance Francaise and the Embassy of France featured a quartet of maverick musicians led by singer lyricist Gaetan Rouseel, bass guitarist Robin Feix, drummer Alexandre Margraffe and Arnaud Samuel, the violinist. The group was earlier known as “Caravage” until the versatile violinist Arnold joined them and they ventured to record a classic eponymous rock album titled “Louis Attaque” in 1997. Weaved in the grandeur of folklore ingredients and the melodic romantic moods, all compositions of the album soared to an all-time popularity graph that the group was known to be “Louis Attaque” thereafter. The packed Bhargava auditorium with youngsters in a large section zoomed in ecstasy as lead singer Geatan opened with an inquisitive number in French “Est ce que to M’aimes” (Do you still love me) while all joined him in “Savoir” (in quest) and a song depicting various moods and feelings. The flavour of folk music was apparent in songs like “La Plume” and “Amours”. An English song “Shibuya Station” about the beauty of Tokyo was received by the audience. The harmony of melodious music gained momentum as the crowd cheered the artistes who floated across the stage extracting full pleasure during the concert. The accomplished quartet of musicians brought their moods and passions into full play weaving an elaborate fabric of fancy dominated by the idealistic and romantic musical tendencies. Their in depth feel of the literary essence of lyrics and dexterous mastery over the instruments coalesced to spell magical brilliance in tenor and treatment of all compositions they doled out. Earlier the local group “Cryogen” doled out melodious numbers.
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