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PAU Dean Tiwana retires
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 1
Dr Malwinder Singh Tiwana, Dean, College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana , retired yesterday.

Speaking at a get-together at the varsity, the Vice Chancellor, Dr Kirpal Singh Aulakh, said the contribution of Dr Tiwana towards PAU was unparalled. He said the latter had performed his duties diligently.

Dr Aulakh honoured Dr Tiwana by presenting him a shawl and wished him a happy retired life.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Malwinder Singh Tiwana said he had a long and fruitful association with PAU. He said it was an excellent univarsity and he was lucky to have been in the service of PAU for such a long time.

Appreciating Dr Aulakh, he said the VC had been helpful and cooperative whenever he used to discuss important matters with him. He said as Dean, COA, he had maintained the discipline and it was very essential for running any institution effectively.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr V K Sharma, Registrar of PAU, said he had a long association with Dr Tiwana in terms of professional as well as personal relationships.

Others who spoke on the occasion included Dr Govinder Singh Nanda, Director of Research, Dr Darshan Singh, Dean, Post-graduate Studies, Dr Amrit Pal Singh Mann, Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Dr Sant Singh Gill, Director, Extension Education and Dr Manjit Kaur Dhillon, Dean, College of Home Science.

The Home Science college organised an exhibition on decorative articles and flower arrangements on the occasion.

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From Schools
3-day book fair concludes
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 1
A three-day Scholastic Book Fair concluded at BCM School, Dugri, today. The fair had the collections of around 4,000 books catering to students, teachers and parents.

The fair was divided into various sections like biographies, classics, fictions, reference books, science journals, activity books, home learning, and picture books. “Going through a big collection of books not only helps children take a peep into the world of knowledge, but also gives them an opportunity to select books of their own choice for summer vacation,” said the Principal, Dr Vandana Shahi.

Educational activities like slogan-writing, memorising the maximum number of book titles and story telling were the highlights of the fair, which was inaugurated by Mr S.K. Mehta, manager of the school.

Yoga camp

A week-long yoga camp organised by the Bharitya Yog Sansthan for KVM teachers, Civil Lines, concluded yesterday. The camp aimed at creating health consciousness among teacher. Yoga experts also discussed common health problems.

Asanas and pranayams were demonstrated.

Camps for girls

Summer camps will be organised at S.A.N. Jain Model Senior Secondary School from June 3 to train girls in useful activities such as cooking classes, dancing, painting and personality enhancement.

Summer camps

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Police Public School, Phillaur, has also organised a host of activities for students during summer camps. The students would be taught swimming, horse riding , shooting and gymnastics. In sports , the students will learn to play volley ball, basket ball and Cricket . Musical instruments will also be taught.

Ms Freeda Mudgil, Principal, said in a press note that the response was good and 150 students had registered for the camp that started today.

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Now computer to teach you maths
Shveta Pathak
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 1
If mathematics has been giving you sleepless nights, you can now relax and get step-by-step guidance on all topics sitting back at home on your PC.

HIM Computers has come out with a maths software for Class X students. The software not just contains solutions along with explanations for all the problems as per CBSE norms but also gives verbal instructions on basics apart from giving a graphical illustration of each and every step that leads to solutions.

“The software would not only help students who lag behind due to lack of attention in classrooms but would also help those who want to practice and score well,” said Mr Ashwani Sharma, who has developed the software.

Besides, it gives a student the convenience of practicing mathematics at any time unlike coaching classes which one has to attend regularly and at a given time only, he said.

Giving details of the software, he said be it quadratic equations, linear equations or arithmatic progression, the software provides step- by-step guidance. It also includes a glossary. “One has options like, directly going for the solution and choice of Hindi and English languages in verbal instructions.”

Mr Sharma has also included guidance for students on career selection, studying abroad, details of polytechnics and ITIs, selecting the right coaching institute and buying the right personal computer in the software.

Available in four compact discs (CDs), the company has already distributed the software in various schools across the country. “With more than 30 per cent people using computers, we are expecting a good response,” Mr Sharma said. He said the company would come out with accounts software and a software containing hundreds of model test papers to prepare for competitive examination.

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From Colleges
GCW girl tops BCom II exam
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 1
Akshi Sareen, a student of the Government College for Women, has topped the BCom II examination conducted by Panjab University. She secured 963 marks out of 1150.

Talking to Ludhiana Tribune here today, she said she owed her success to Almighty, her Principal, teachers and her encouraging parents. She said to be successful in life, one has to be consistent, dedicated and hard-working. She used to study for 6-7 hours during examination days.

Akshi is also pursuing CA course. Last year, she had taken CA Foundation exam and got 12th rank in India. Her father, Mr Ashok Sareen, a chartered accountant, has always been her guiding spirit.

Course for dropouts

Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women has initiated a two-year condensed course with the objective of preparing adult dropouts for Class X examination to be held in February, 2007.

According to a press note, 25 deserving and needy women, who could not continue their studies for some reason or the other, were admitted to the course today.

College topper

Master Tara Singh Memorial College girls have excelled in BCom II examination. Preeti secured 889 marks out of total 1,150 and got the first position. She was closely followed by Neha and Neeru who secured 878 and 862 marks, respectively.

Aurobindo College

Aurobindo College of Commerce achieved remarkable results in the first year of its academic session. The BCom I results of the college remained 90 per cent as compared to the university pass percentage of 60.4.

Ten of its students got more than 70 per cent marks and 47 students got first division. In all, 115 students appeared in the examination.

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Summer camp at KVM school
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 1
A six-day summer camp at the Kundan Vidya Mandir School, city branch, G T Road, concluded here yesterday. A large number of students attended this camp during which various classes in drawing, personality development, pottery, mehndi, painting, craft and music were held.

Ms Namita Raj Singh, head mistress of the school, was the chief guest at the concluding function. Addressing the students, Ms Singh said she was happy to note that the children were quite enthusiastic about the camp and they showed keen interest in different classes. The camp would help students to gain self confidence, she added.

The camp concluded with a cultural programme by students who showcased their talent in bhajans, dandia dance and songs.

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Office-bearers of Lions Club
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 1
Mr K.S Sohal, the incoming District Governor of Lions Club International District 321-F, has appointed a team of Lions Club members to look after the administrative work of District 321-F. Mr Sohal will be leaving for Hong Kong in the third week of June to attend the International Convention of the club where he will take oath as District Governor for the year 2005-06.

The following have been elected office-bearers of Lions Club District 321-F: Cabinet secretary — Ms Gagan Sohal; District cabinet treasurer— Mr Manjeet Singh; District PRO— Mr H.J.S Khera and Ms Renu Bali; District cabinet secretary (Governor’s projects)— Mr K.S Sethi; District cabinet secretary (Governor’s programmes)— Mr R.P.S Bajwa; Additional district cabinet secretary— Mr Virender Singh; and In charge bulletin publication— Mr Sanjay Sardana. 

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Dhaliwal takes over as Civil Judge
Our Legal Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 1
Mr Sarabjit Singh Dhaliwal today took over as Civil Judge Senior Division, Ludhiana, replacing Mr G.C. Garg who has been transferred to Gurdaspur on promotion as Presiding Officer of the labour court.

Earlier Mr Dhaliwal was the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Ludhiana. He will now officially organise Lok Adalats being the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority.

Mr K.S. Cheema has joined as the new Chief Judicial Magistrate of Ludhiana.

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Musical show at GRD Academy
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 1
Listen India Tour 2005 — a musical concert in which four international artistes performed together for one common cause of creating awareness about prevention of AIDS, was held at the GRD Academy grounds here last night. Strings, Shibani Kashyap, Rabbi Shergill and Bombay Vikings performed live and held the audience spellbound for hours.

A beautiful blend of singer, composer and performer, Shibani Kashyap got accolades when she sang her famous number “Ho gayee hai mohabbat”. She also sang songs from her self-composed album “Thodi Thodi Saanjh”.

Strings — two Pakistani singers including Bilal Maqsood and Faizal Kapadia — were given a good round of applause when they sang “duur” and “dhaani” in their melodious voice. The youngsters were seen dancing to the tunes of Strings.

Bombay Viking Neeraj Shridhar’s hit foot tapping numbers “Kya surat hai”, “Woh chali”, “Hawa mein udhta jaye” remained favourite amongst all. Children were seen enjoying the familiar numbers in the singer’s appealing voice. New contemporary lyrics and funky beats blend beautifully with old classical tunes presented Neeraj’s sound and style. This “old-world feel” music really appealed to the youth.

Rabbi Shergill’s track “Bulla ki jaana main kaun” enthralled the music lovers present at the venue. The artistes would also be performing at places like New Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

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