CBSE directed to declare result
Our High Court Correspondent

Chandigarh, June 17
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to declare the result of some students of Guru Teg Bahadur School, Sector 15, for Class X, provisionally. The result would be subject to the outcome of the petition filed by the students.

In their petition, Ms Navneet Kaur and other students of the school, which is run by Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, had sought directions to the CBSE to declare the result of the Class X exam. They had stated that the result had been withheld due to administrative differences between the school and CBSE, causing anxiety to them as the last date of admission for Class XI is June 27.

The Chandigarh Administration had granted permission to the school to continue Class X for the session 2003-04 in the interest of the students for one year only. However, the result of the students was withheld on the plea that the school was not affiliated.

The school had also moved the High Court for directing the CBSE to allow its students to appear in the Class X exams.

In its order, the Bench headed by Mr Justice S.S. Nijjar said that in order to avoid loss of one year of studies of the students, the CBSE must declare their result.

The successful candidates would also be given certificates with the endorsement that they are provisional and subject to decision in the writ.

Rathore challenges decision on security

Former Haryana DGP S.P.S. Rathore today moved the High Court, challenging the decision of the government in withdrawing the security provided to him.

The petitioner, who appeared in person before the Division Bench headed by Mr Justice S.S. Nijjar, today, alleged that the present DGP, A.S. Batotia was behind the decision to withdraw the two security personnel provided to him.

The former DGP has also accused Mr Batotia of having changed the annual confidential report (ACR) of Inspector Devinder Yadav. Mr Yadav, the petitioner claimed, had been given negative report by him when he was the DGP. However, he has claimed, the present DGP, in violation of rules, allegedly changed the ACR.

However, the Bench refused to hear the petition and referred it to another Bench.

CBSE compartment exam schedule
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
The compartment examination of the CBSE for Class X and Class XII will commence from July 29. While the paper for Class X would end on August 5, the Class XII would be held only on July 29.

The list of regular candidates who have taken examination through schools are required to submit their application through their schools.

The last date for receipt of the forms for regular and private candidates is June 23. Forms with late fee would be accepted till July 12. Private candidates who do not receive the forms can contact the regional office of the CBSE in Sector 32 here.

The private candidates have been asked to submit the application forms directly to the regional office of the CBSE.

PU MA II Public Ad, Geography results out
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
Panjab University has declared the results of MA II (Public Administration) and MA II (Geography) here today. The result gazettes will be available in the new enquiry counter of PU on Saturday at 2 pm. It will also be available on the PU website `www.puchd.ac.in’’ and can be accessed through SMS after 2 pm onwards.

To know the results through SMS, the candidates should go to `write message’ on the mobile phones, type class code number MAP ( MA Pub Admn) and MAG (MA geography), whichever is applicable, leave a space followed by the roll number and send it to 700. 

City boy selected for Finland programme
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
City lad, Anuj Lamba, has got selected by the global electrical equipment manufacturer, ABB, for a specialised training programme in automation of the power distribution system in Finland.

He was selected among applicants from Asia. He is a final year student of Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori, Mohali, and wants to be an electrical engineer.

UGC-NET results out
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
The results of the UGC’s National Eligibility Test (NET), which was held in December 2004, have been declared at New Delhi today. The next UGC-NET examination is scheduled for June 26. 

CULTURE

Shiamak Davar dances to his tune
Aditi Tandon
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
Shiamak Davar's ritualistic visits to the city are never without a purpose. Last time he came to Chandigarh, he had Subhash Ghai's classic work "Kisna" under his belt. Though the film bombed at the box office, the singer-dancer's sole piece of choreography featuring British actress Antonia Barnath did not go unnoticed.

This time around, his hands are even fuller with the IIFA award function and the "Dhoom" sequel to take care of. No wonder the dancer, who loves to be called a spiritualist, is brimming with joy which only creation can unleash.

In the city to attend SDIPA's (Shiamak Davar Institute for the Performing Art's) summer funk show, Shiamak spoke about the latest best things in his life — the news that Pandit Birju Maharaj wants to work with him, the hype that his song "Nach balliye..." (in "Bunty aur Babli") generated and the use of animal props in his new creations.

"The hype has everything to do with the spiritual dimensions of dance. Had it not been for my passion for creation, my works would not have been any different from others. I just let people be when they dance. In the latest IIFA awards, to be telecast this June 26, I have introduced a sequence inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's'Black', where I used nothing but the sign language as a tool for graceful gesturing. "You must see the results to understand the deep philosophy behind that work," said the dancer who uses his art form to lend voice to those who cannot speak, and eyes to those who cannot see.

Shiamak's collaborations with special children are well known just as the fast expanding chain of his dance schools is. He insists, "Films are coincidental in my life. I am not after fame or glamour. My heart is in my institutes where I can transform people with the power of my perceptions. I know nothing except teaching people how to live peacefully, with dance as their 'spiritual guide'."

Coming back to dance, he said he was proud of having made the best actors in the industry dance, right from Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta and Vivek Oberoi to Rani Mukerji, Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan.

The academy caters to the requirements of showbiz. It grooms talent and leads it in the right direction. Shiamak will head the dance wing here, besides, of course, putting in place the team that will roll his pet project in Chandigarh — a regular SDIPA institute, to be housed in Strawberry World School, Sector 26.

In collaboration with the Durga Das Foundation, the academy will begin by next year. It will however offer Salsa classes this October.

Shiamak rocks yet again
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 17
When Shiamak Davar held the first summer funk workshop in 1994, he could have barely imagined the kind of impact his indulgence would have. Eleven years into the passion and the choreographer finds himself committed for life, lest a labour of love suffers for lack of attention.

In Chandigarh today to grace the annual SDIPA show at Tagore Theatre, the dancer talked of how he loved to make people dance and fill their lives with peace. “Our classes accept children as small as four year old and adults as old as 68 years. The idea is to bring everyone on the dance floor and instruct them so they can be…”

As always, Shiamak’s instructors charmed one and all with their innovative concepts behind all chosen sequences presented under the aegis of Durgas Das Foundation today. They filled the space of performance with sheer class, inspiring everyone on the stage with vigour.

From toddlers to old men/women, the summer funk show saw mass participation. The selection of songs was interesting, although the Punjabi dhols dominated the rhythm chart. The show began with an extensive detailing of Shiamak, the dancer, Shiamak, the creator, Shiamak, the choreographer. Made rich by flattering remarks by actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee, the small audio visual film brought the world of Shiamak Davar alive — in all its perfection and grandeur. Most of the space was dedicated to SDIPA and its evolution as a movement.

Then came the part of performance kickstarted by beginners who danced to the tunes of “Just Chill”. Graduating from one level to another, Shiamak’s instructors wove a wondrous pattern, inspiring high voltage performances among their students. The evening was all about Bollywood chartbusters made special by Shiamak Davar’s dancing style. Among songs, the hottest Sukhwinder number “Saaqi…saaqi” was undoubtedly the best performed, presented as it was by the advanced batch students. “Voh lamhe”, “Aaja Soniya”, “Rock the Party” and “Teri taan hamesha yaad sataave…” were equally well conceived and presented.

Spin is the mantra for her

This lovely lass is spinning her way to passion. As a fitness instructor at one of the city’s prominent gymnasiums, Rupika Chopra exudes warmth, vivacity and exuberance in her spirited demeanour.

For, this willowy 21-year-old, any activity that keeps her mind alive and body supple is the route to success but what really gets her adrenaline going is dance and she hopes to touch the stars one day.

“Rhythm and movement came to me naturally as a child. Dance is a part of my soul, it moves me, it exhilarates me and it inspires me to achieve the impossible,” says this sprightly girl.

Rupika has been formally trained in freestyle dance, a heady mix of east and west and has been a regular student of Shiamak Davar. She is currently a level-4 student of his modern dance workshops. Several opportunities to perform with him on the national platform have been joyful experiences for her.

“I have conducted various camps and workshops for tiny tots and youngsters in the city and I want to infuse the love I have for my craft in my training sessions. For if you feel the music from your heart and can feel your feet tap, you will always be able to dance.”

Why the spinning then? “Jasmine Singh, promoter of the fitness club I teach at, got me interested in this. I was learning dance under her and she offered me this unique chance,” she quips.

Spinning is one of the most popular fitness fads in recent times. The workout is developed on a stationary bike and all goodness and adventure is then translated into various levels.

“Spinning Studio is an exceptional regime to tone up the body and mind and since there is a lot of ‘funky’ music involved, it is a fun way to build stamina and lose unwanted weight,” explains Rupika.

What she dreams of is to start her own dance school one day. “The vibes are positive from dance. You become a better person. You flower from within and that is what free dancing is all about.”