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Rodrigues emphasises on value system, character Chandigarh, May 14 The resolution was passed at a one-day regional conference of the association held at Shivalik Public School, Phase 6, here today. The theme of the conference was ‘Futuristic approach to education”. The Punjab Governor, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd) was the chief guest on the occasion. The association also decided to demand relaxation of the requirements of land for the purpose of affiliation and constituting of separate boards for the secondary and senior secondary schools, keeping 50 per cent pass percentage mandatory to determine the quality of education. The chief guest in his address exhorted the principals of the independent schools to take a leadership role and create a climate of discipline, hard work, dedication and commitment in the education system. He said there were abundant resources, talent and potentials which needed to be tapped and further developed for the benefit of society. Advocating the need for laying special emphasis on a value system, skills and character, General Rodrigues said academic education alone was not sufficient for fulfilling our national goals. It was the moral, spiritual and ethical values, which contributed in infusing a spirit of confidence, fortitude and courage to empower the young minds. The Governor said the success of India depends upon our capacity to hold together as a nation, in spirit of the diversity of language, religion and cultures. He said the strength of our country was demonstrated by the fact that we live in complete harmony and peace in spite of our multi-religious and cultural differences. The Governor said the acquisition of knowledge was only one aspect of human resource development and its further propagation and use for the benefit of society was equally important. Stressing the need for re-orientating our policies and strategies to ensure their applicability, General Rodrigues said the new education policy address all these issues and the need was to chart out our future strategies better. Dr Inder Pal Singh, former Pro-VC, Guru Nanak Dev University, in his keynote address, stressed for designing a holistic evaluation system, through suitable examination reforms. Mr D.S. Bedi, Chairman of Independent Schools Association, in his welcome address highlighted the objectives of the conference. Other who presented papers were Ms Neera Sharma, Principal of DAV International Public School, Amritsar, Ms Sarita Manuja, Principal of DAV Public School, Sector 8, Col K.J. Singh and Mr Rakesh Walia.
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Salim on HC Bar
Association executive
Chandigarh, May 14 In the recently held elections, Mr Salim secured a place on the committee.
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Anukama-2005 held at Kalagram Chandigarh, May 14 No wonder, hundreds reached the venue to check out the latest fashion and the models displaying it. The hard work of the graduating students of fashion design and the knitwear was evident. The collections were a mix of creativity, imagination, modernism and sensuality. The good thing about the show was that fashionable garments for the older generation and kids were displayed. Even men’s wear like jeans, kurtas, trousers, dhotis had a contemporary look. Male models Inder Mohan, Suneel Maan and Navneet showcased the collection with poise. Surbhi Bhasin’s collection had garments with layered look, sleeves under sleeves, waistcoats and it was teamed up with caps and shoes. Taking the inspiration from the survivors of tsunami disaster, Ritika’s collection was full of life which held hope for them. The look was matched with raw cotton fabrics, suede, crotchet fabrics. Night gowns, trousers, Wraparounds, Jeans, Skirts, Mini skirts, Sarees and suits were displayed. The colours orange, white, purple, blue ruled the scene today. The following students of fashion design, NIIFT, won awards; in the best design collection, Meenakshi got the award for ‘Fresh Soda lime’ collection.Zigamat got the award for the most creative collection titled ‘Zisma’. Surbhi got the award for the most commercial collection. Shard bagged the award for ‘ best construction collection’. The following students of Knitwear Design and Technology won awards; The best knitwear collection award was presented to Shweta Singh Tomar. Anessh Mitra got the award for the most creative collection. Shaille Ahlawat and Mrinalini got the award for the most commercial collection. The award for the best fabric development went to Dipankar Krishna and Minakshi Verma bagged the award for the best interpretation of the concept. |
Sunny plays the ‘Jat’ with aplomb Rama Sharma Director Rahul Rawail in ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’ has woven a texture rural in packaging and tough enough to tame the Americans.Sunny Deol (Nihal Singh), is portrayed as a devout Sikh Punjabi cop who is out to prove to clear his name as he has been branded a traitor by the villagers. Credit goes to him for reliving the rustic flavour with gusto A team of the New York police lands at Nihal Singh’s village to seek his help because he is the only one who can recognise a dreaded terrorist, Romeo (Kamaal Khan), responsible for several killings worldwide. With the ‘not so loveable Romeo’ going for a confession every Sunday at church , a trap is laid by the FBI to nab him.When he is about to be nabbed, the ‘Jat’ spoils the game. He insists on bringing the terrorist to his village in India and let the terrorist flee ! The Punjabi cop avenging his dishonour in America behaves very much like a true Indian hero who gets enough car chasing and ‘dhisoom dhisoom’ scenes. He bangs into his targets with amazing precision, beating FBI agents. He is an adorable cop who has faith in Waheguru and can defy the FBI. His lack of knowledge of English only makes him more confident! Daring and undeterred, the only time he gets the jitters is when a woman FBI agent who looks more like a model tries to seduce him. With the Punjabi ‘Jat’ ‘fixing nut’, there is enough humour to keep you going. Sunny breaking into an instant bhangra upon spotting the criminal in New York is a sight. The Punjabi-scented dialogue coming from the mouth of our macho man are a whiff of a fresh air. With slogans of ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’ rendered with gusto you relive the joys of rural Punjab. The director succumbs to the temptation of an item number with skimpily clad girls jarring the show. Post-interval, the storyline declines. Endless fighting sequences could have been done away with. While Sunny fits into the Punjabi cradle perfectly, the film falters at many points. It lacks a tight script and good direction.Kamaal Khan is an average villain who needs to learn how to deliver dialogue. The punch line is — if stirred, Punjabis are unstoppable and can attain the impossible with their faith in the Almighty. TNS
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Caring beyond confines Love may not essentially bloom in the nursery of marriage. But it may bloom nevertheless. That’s the hope Raell Padamsee’s comedy “Anything but Love” inspires its audiences with. Presented at Tagore Theatre, courtesy The Tribune and Chitkara Institute, the production was a total sell-out — crisp, contemporary and comic. Rich with the elements of experimental theatre that evolves more by purposeful interaction than by a religiously scripted text, the production unfolded on stage as situations unfold in life. It inspired with its intelligence, irked with its irrationality and enchanted with its maturity. At the heart of the transition which the central characters — Anish (Samir Soni) and Seema (Mandira Bedi) — go through lies a marriage on the rocks. The play is all about caressing the tender bond back to life. Failure is insignificant on this road to recovery. The play flows easily, from one chapter of the protagonists’ life to another, following them through the darkest phases when they cave in to the pressure of adjustment and feel they belong anywhere but together. It also watches over them in their happiest hours when they know how divine it feels to be together. The phases are mundane as they can be and the repercussions predictable. The emerging humour, however, is challenging. Under analysis is a broken marriage that may have another faint chance of survival only if the partners will to walk together. And they do, irrespective of the fears of the future. Bitter and sweet “Anything but Love” shapes up from the estranged couple’s fated meeting at a restaurant …long after they have parted ways. Somewhere the desires are still seething, somewhere the hope of reunion still lies… at an arm’s length perhaps. The gaps are bridged; the reunion is struck until angers rage once more. The marriage again falls to pieces but this time around maturity overshadows pain. Brilliant performances and strikingly purposeful dialogues laced with mordant wit help the production strike the desired chord. The play raises serious issues in a light vein and throws up a world of possibilities whereby alienated partners can work their way back home. And then if the home seems too narrow to allow space for two thinking individuals, smoother roads can be taken. The possibility of finding another partner still remains even when people think all is lost. At the end of it all, divorce is projected not as a taboo but as a part of life - just like marriage. The play is nowhere suggestive but it lends itself to purpose by convening a simple thought - if you care, you care despite confines. One is surprised over the maturity which Vikrant Pawar, the young director of the play, injects into the show. He looks at people’s perspectives with great detail and tells of possibilities that can help save relationships. It’s tough to believe the work is an adaptation of the American play “Double Act”. It seems to belong right here. TNS
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Kathak show impresses art lovers Lovers of classical music in Mohali witnessed a spectacular show of Kathak dance under the direction of Samira Koser. Her students commenced the programme with an invocatory “Vandana”, which melted into a complex semblance of mudras and intricate dance patterns, titled “Mudrarakshlokam” and based on epic “Abhinnya Darpna”. The pure exposition of fundamentals of the Jaipur Gharana kept the interest of the audience alive as the artistes displayed the intricate patterns with consummate ease. However, folk dances were in great demand, as the audience applauded for all dance performances like Haryanvi folk dance “Balma Dilli ka Kapda Mangwaa De”. A Rajasthani number “Re Banjari Chamke Re Tori Chunri..” and even Gujrati folk dance “Dhamak Dhamak Ke Damru..” The artistes displayed their nimble foot work, body movements, emotional gestures while performing the classical kathak compositions and folk dances. Samira Koser led the artistes on pedhant along with Vinod Sood on vocals, Narinder and Suresh on Tabla. The show was held at the Pracheen Kala Kendra auditorium in Mohali. The chief guest M.M. Sharma, Regional Director, ICCR, honoured the artistes.
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