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US graduate fellowship for city youth
Chandigarh, July 2 A former student of St John’s High School, Sector 26, he is a son of Mr P.J. Singh, an industrialist, and Dr Rajinder Kaur, a lecturer at Government College for Girls, Sector 11. Karan was one of the 35 students selected from among 181 applicants for the prestigious Tau-Beta Pi-James Life Fellowship, Karan graduated with bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering and electrical engineering ( two degrees in four years) from Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He was awarded with the University gold medal for academic excellence by the Chancellor of the LSU, Mr Sean O’ Keefe, former NASA Administrator, for having a flawless and Perfect GPA of 4.0 out of 4.0 in computer engineering and electrical engineering. He has been admitted to Cornell University, Stanford University and University of Texas at Austin for further studies. He has chosen to go Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, one of the top (Ivy-League) universities of the world. The university is bearing all expenses for studies and also paying him, an annual stipend. The total annual scholarship awarded to him amounts to $ 58,000. He also been awarded $ 10,000 fellowship from Tau Beta Pi (national engineering honour society) for academic brilliance for pursuing MS/PhD programme at Cornell University.
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PU Employment Exchange in name only
Chandigarh, July 2 The bureau, which is functioning since 1964, is being controlled and run by the Central Government. However, things have started looking up. A student of the MCA, final year and two students of M Ed from the Department of Education have chalked out a plan to assist the bureau. They are developing software to handle things fast. This software will make available the information on the market, job opportunities, and also information about various institutes. According to an official of the guidance bureau, though this project can help the students in many ways, it will take a lot of time, the main problem being that they do not have sufficient staff. Moreover, the cell was not getting co-operation from the university. But, the official said, efforts were on to get help from the NGOs to make this project successful. The Dean University Instruction, Mr J.K. Gupta said, “We have allotted enough space to the cell. If they want to come up with a particular project for the students, we are ready to help them. They have never approached us. If they need anything, they should give us their demands in writing and we are ready to come up with a solution. But we don’t have funds for them”. According to sources, officials of the cell have been demanding assistance from the university for a long time and had even given their demands in writing, but to no avail.
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Seminar on trends in professional education
Chandigarh, July 2 Ms Albuquerque stressed on finding the right goal and channelling one’s strengths towards reaching that goal as the primary focus of a career. “Skills, strengths and strategies are the success factors that will help to pin-point the direction in which you must proceed,” she explained. Each field was evaluated, each subject — physics, chemistry, biology, math, arts and humanities and life sciences — was discussed in detail in the context of qualifications and job options. The queries came in thick and fast and right through the innovative and interactive session and the seminar struck a positive chord with the students who came from as far away as Dehra Dun to attend this session. Geetika, doing her BSc in microbiology, was happy to attend the session as she now knows all the options available in her field. A number of queries dealing with microbiology, biotechnology and genetics seemed to rule the seminar and most students wanted to know where to go after their graduation. Deepshikha, learning design in a polytechnic in Ambala, was thrilled with the options she came to know in design as the seminar opened up vistas she had not even dreamt of. Ms Albuquerque, who knew her subject well, answered the questions with patience and elan. She emphasised on the importance of information and keeping abreast with news and trends and said it was important to keep at least three career options in mind to avoid disappointments in case one or two did not work out. However, the most important aspect of finding a suitable career, according to her, was the simplest one as well, “Follow your dreams.”
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New vistas open abroad
Chandigarh, July 2 Since the European Commission opened its study programmes for the Third World countries, not much has been heard about them for want of publicity. But Edu France, which operates from Alliance Francaise, Sector 36 is now filling the gap. Ms Amandeep counseller with Edu France tells us that the best programmes available include master of public affairs programme at Paris designed to suit professionals looking to master complex organisations in an evolving global environment.” Other programmes being offered are NOHA, a joint European masters in international humanitarian action. This is an inter-university, multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that provides high quality education and professional competencies for personnel intending to work in areas of humanitarian action. Another interesting course is hyrdo-informatics and water management. Among the scholars who bagged EC scholarships this year is Manish Kumar, Greenpeace Coordinator from Chandigarh who has got a scholarship worth 40,000 euros for a masters in public affairs. Vikramjeet Notay, Kuldip Chawla and Richa Gupta from the Geology Department, PU, are going on EuroAquae scholarship worth 42,000 euros to study masters in hydro informatics and water management. Jujhar Singh, Shailja Thakur, Kunwar Deep Singh, Gauri Marwah, Parminder Singh are others among the chosen lot for various courses this year. That apart, the fair offers links to some new courses like BE in marine engineering being offered by Coimbatore Marine and Aeronautical College; BSc and diploma in multimedia being offered by arena multimedia which has a branch in Sector 17, Chandigarh. With the animation market expanding, demand for animation experts is swelling. A diploma holder fetches anywhere between Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000, says Vineet Kapoor from Arena Multimedia. Then there are participants who show you the way to enrol for institutes of management and technology. Among these is the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad, which offers a BBA earn while you learn undergraduate course. Aviation is another upcoming field. Two players are participating in the fair to clear doubts regarding aviation for which the basic requirement is non-medical at senior higher secondary level. The venue also has promising material for those who wish to study abroad. Registered dealers in global education are discussing possible opportunities for those who care. Sameer Padhya from Global Career Makers, New Delhi says that they counsel students who are keen to study abroad. We have been managing courses for Indian students in about 15 countries, including USA, UK and Canada. Mr Vivek Chodry, who publicises Pittsburgh State University programmes in India, is also here. He has a whole lot of literature to guide students interested in studying in American and Canadian universities. Other participants in the fair are the Indian Council for Agricultural Research, the Centre for Scientific Research in India, the Indian Armed forces, and a host of institutes like Manipal Academy of Higher Education, the Punjab Infotec, the Global Institute of Technology, the DAV Institute of Management and Jaipur Engineering College.
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Last date for admission forms
Chandigarh, July 2 Detailed marks cards: The detailed marks cards (DMCs) of BA III 2005 examinations, of the regular students are being delivered by hand to all colleges. The candidates may, therefore, collect their DMCs from their respective colleges. In the case of private candidates, the DMCs are being despatched through post.The BA III (Hons) results will be declared tomorrow and these will be sent to the colleges concerned immediately. However, the results (BA III and Hons) of those candidates who have applied for post-graduate and other courses in various departments of Panjab University will, however, be supplied to the respective teaching departments of the university before the counselling/ admission date so that the students do not face any problem/difficulty in getting their admission in the departments concerned for want of results, according to the Controller of Examinations, PU. MA interviews: Interviews of the candidates who have applied for regular admission in the English Department for MA I and MA II will be held on the following dates:MA II July 5, 2005, at 10 am MA I July 6, 2005, at 10 am Interviews will be held in the office of the Chairperson, Department of English, according to Prof Manju Jaidka, Chairperson, Department of English.
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Stu-C vibrates with youthful ambience
Chandigarh, July 2 It throbs with the overtures of lovelorn couples. Though the city boasts of best eating joints yet many prefer to visit at the centre because it exudes a different aroma. Lovebirds make the most of its highly “suitable” ambience. The place retains its charm for even old students of the university who are settled elsewhere. They flock the eating joint to relive the “ancient” charm. One such old student, Naginder Kaur, who did M Phil at the university, was spotted at Stu-C along with her family on Saturday. She had passed out in 1989. Willing to talk about good old students days, she narrates:“ I also did my B Sc honours from here. I remained on the campus for six long years. Me and my friends visited the Stu-C very frequently. Celebrating small events together at the centre added an extra zing to the occasion. For us , it was the hot spot for unending discussions. She said during those days, Valentine day or a Flower Day was not celebrated but we used to organise a lot of parties to keep us going. “The sweet memories of those times still linger on mind. I love to come here as it still gives me the feeling of my vibrant youth days”, she added. Her husband, Harpreet Singh, who was accompanying her, is the head of the Architect Department at PU, said:“It is a nice feeling to come here. Being campus residents, we cannot keep ourselves away from the temptation to visit Stu-C. The oldest waiter of the centre, Chunni Lal, who is serving the food since 1972, has seen many romances taking a fruitful shape and coming to a happy conclusion. He recalls:“Many students have bonded with me. They somehow find time to come and see me. Nearly 15 years ago, the ambience here was very much different. At that time very few girls could be seen eating and enjoying themselves to the hilt. Now the girls are no more inhibited.” Though the new session is yet to begin, but this place is never short of enthusiastic visitors. It continues to vibrate with youthful
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GCG students remove congress grass
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Stay vacated on declaration of drivers’ results
Chandigarh, July 2 In the order passed by the tribunal, no relief has been given to the contractual drivers who had sought stay on the declaration of the result of drivers being appointed on a regular basis. The contractual drivers had in their plea alleged that the UT Administration did not call them for interviews though they had cleared the test. CAT on June 21 had stayed the selection of 137 new recruits. But the counsel for the respondent informed the tribunal that the applicants had failed the test and were not, therefore, called for the interviews. Also they had moved CAT apprehending that they would not be selected as they were overage and ineligible for the selection according to the rules of recruitment The answer sheets of the contractual drivers were later placed in open court by the administration counsel to prove their failure. Passing the order, the tribunal said that the result was declared irrespective of the outcome of another application filed by another seven contractual driver who have sought regularisation of their services by the administration. The controversy dates back to 1998 when the UT Administration was facing a severe staff crunch and started to pay regular CTU driver overtime but soon realized that the overtime amount was almost equivalent to their salaries. Following this, payment of overtime became irregular and triggered off protests by drivers. To cope with crisis, the administration recruited part time driver on contractual basis. AETC plea dismissed: CAT dismissed an application filed by the Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner, (AETC), Mr S.P. Kansal, through which he had sought appointment as AETC (Headquarters). The applicant had said that since he was senior most AETC, he should be appointed AETC will all powers.He had pleaded that the administration had illegally created four posts The court, however, held that administration was within its power to create extra post and keeping with Section 3 (1) (i) of the Punjab General Sales Tax Act, which says that the Commissioner, Excise and Taxation, was empowered to appoint any persons to assist him. Keeping this clause in mind the administration had in 1988 created three additional post of AETC.
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A trendsetter actor in cinema
Chandigarh, July 2 Years after her hiatus, Rati is back to charm her admirers, of whom there still is no dearth. The beauty is that she is back on her own terms, setting yet another trend. Rati, the quintessential enchantress can’t but smile at the adulation, “I took a break at the prime of my career, but I never regretted it. At that stage in life, marriage was a priority. And I have always been clear about what I want.” In Chandigarh today to act in producer-director Vandana Sajnani’s play “Please Divorce me Darling” presented by the Chitkara group at Tagore Theatre, Rati drew the curtain on lesser known aspects of her life. She began by mentioning theatre, especially comedy, and how she loved it. “I was surprised when Vandana approached me for the role, but I was not apprehensive. I was only contemplative as I was about to digress from the path I was used to taking. Theatre excited me and I somehow managed to tune in to its demands.” It has been six years since Rati made a debut on stage, managing critical acclaim. About the contrast in mediums, she feels, “Films and theatre are certainly different genres, theatre being much more challenging. Here the minutest of nuances have to be exaggerated to suit the stage discipline. It was enriching for me and I am juicing it thoroughly. But no commitments, yet.” For best commitments can only be made for families. And Rati has always made them. She does not fail to mention that she returned to acting at the prospect of playing a mother. “Rahul Rawail just would not stop persisting and I agreed to do “Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi”, as Kajol’s mother. I am most comfortable playing a mother because that is what I really am.” And she is much else - a Reiki and Sujok master, a healer, a social worker and a landscape artiste. Rati has been doing most of the interiors for her better half who is into construction business. She has also been reserving a week in a month for community work. That explains her excitement for a new film on the theme of AIDS that she is doing. “It is titled “Aisa Kyun Hota Hai,” Rati is quick to mention, “I am doing another one called “Faisla” which is about the mother-son relationship and how it evolves in the face of odds.” For the future, Rati will surely have theatre on her mind. A lot of films are also happening. And Rati will soon be seen in some substantive roles, though the diversely talented actress admits there is no glory as the first one. “Ek Duje Ke Liye” was a historical film for me. It brought me so much appreciation and affection. I was the only Punjabi in an all-Tamil cast. And I loved the attention I got.” Past as the glory is, Rati is not too nostalgic about it. Thanks to her schedules in the meditation room, she has learnt to let go. And that has made all the difference.
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Marriage or divorce — it’s funny
The audience at Tagore Theatre laughed their hearts out as Mumbai-based producer director Vandana Sajnani presented a comedy, placing marriage at the heart of the script. Marriage is indeed a funny subject, especially when fashioned for the stage. And so it was this evening when Sajnani made the 26th presentation of her much raved about production “Please Divorce Me Darling”. Theatrical remake of the classic Hollywood film “Cactus Land”, the play did reasonably well, thanks to its rib tickling, well-packed dialogues. For once, the city witnessed a production that did not make an issue of things. It just flowed from one act to another, one sequence to another, sometimes even senselessly. But as there is humour even in stupidity. At the centre of the production, which by Sajnani’s admission was challenging in many ways, was a dentist - a role played by Rajesh Khattar to perfection (at times though he appeared more in tune with the character than he ought to). A bachelor averse to flirtations, he tells every girlfriend that he is married with three children. The situation turns hysterical when he actually falls madly in love with a woman (played by Sajnani) and finds himself in a fix. To have a breather, he pesters his beautiful nurse (Rati Agnihotri) to Bail him out of the situation by pretending to be his wife. And as the plot evolves, a side splitting comedy emerges - giving rise to amusing situations where everyone is confused about what the other one wants. Injecting doses of laughter into the production would not have been easy for the director as was evident when the comedy lost its punch at times. But the riot of laughter is restored in the following acts, making the overall production entertaining. The comedy would have pleased the audience better had it not stretched as far as two hours. Back to the production - it created queer situations, raised mundane issues and resolved them in a cool, casual fashion. Before the end approached, it was clear that the doctor indeed loved his nurse and his “young” girlfriend” indeed yearned for the friend next door. It just took time to detect the misplacements. And once the problem was known, its cure also came. TNS
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A happy circus family
“Ghar se maszid hai bahut dur chalo yun karlen, kisi rotte huye bachhe ko hansaya jaaye...” The essence of Nida Fazli’s couplet is being fully practised by the 36-years-old circus joker, Alam who with his witty comments and hilarious actions, charms all.Coming from a family of six brothers and sisters, the only dwarf measuring two feet and a half, Sauth Alam is still nostaligic when he remembers his childhood at his native Berad village in Sitamarhi district of Bihar. “Without prejudice, I devote fully to my profession and draw full pleasure from the tremendous applause showered upon me and the resentment of being dwarf gets marginalised, disclosed Alam sharing his feelings with the Chandigarh Tribune at the Asiad Circus show at Panchkula. A chance visit to Ajanta Circus show at Kolkata in 1980 inspired him to take up the challenging role of a trapeze ‘joker’ and soon Alam’s skills at whistling , super mechanic, jumping from a flying swing, and wrestling match with bear became a craze with children there. He sustained a foot injury while jumping from 30-feet-high swing and after sometime he joined Rocky Circus. Known for his wit power and impromptu recitations, Alam was admired by all 70 female artistes, but Sushma Suku from Nepal had a special adoration for him. Their love transcendeds all caste-creed barriers and heights when over five-feet-tall Suku embraced Islam, changed her name to Shama Parveen to secure the love of Alam. Like films their love story blossomed. It culminated into an arranged marriage with the blessings of circus owner, Fateh Khan. Happily married and living in a tented accommodation of Asiad Circus they have a daughter Sajia Parveen (8) and son Shauqat Ali (6). The life in circus had both its merits and demerits. While a dwarf like Alam gets good employment, his children will remain bereft of the essential facilities of education.
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Herbal solutions for shiny tresses
Go herbal. In the monsoons of 2005, forget all about highlighting your silky tresses with synthetic browns and burgundies. They not only leave your scalp prone to dryness and itch, but also lead to hair loss. Pull out crisp currency notes for ayurvedic colours instead. “Prepared from rare herbs and flowers, they leave the hair soft and glossy,” says Vikramjeet of Rex Saloon in Sector 17. “Try them and feel the difference.” Choose from a assortment of hues. “In fact, you can pick up the shade of your choice from lavender to brown, blue and green,” says city-based hair and skin consultant Shakeel Ahmed. Otherwise, take care of your crowning glory by massaging oil at least once a week. In order to get rid of the itch, mix equal quantities of onion and lemon juice before applying to the scalp. Otherwise, mix a tablespoon of glycerin with same quantity of olive oil, brown vinegar, castor oil, conditioner and shampoo. Apply the mask to pre-shampooed hair and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse well. See the difference. You can also apply flat beer before washing hair. It helps in toning and conditioning your scalp. Remember to use a good shampoo, or a mild soap. A harsh shampoo or soap can cause a great deal of damage to your tresses. “Afterwards apply a good conditioner. A leave-in conditioner forms a coating on the hair preventing dirt and pollution from settling down in the process,” says Sector 35-based beautician Sunana Chandra. In the end, say goodbye to dryness. Shift to gels, pomades and creams. Spray-on styling products leave the hair dry. As such, you should go in for gels and creams, even hair-wax. They add to the moisture content of your mane. Hair will never appear rude again. Though frequent application of henna further dries your hair, application before a dance party or any other function will help in hiding loathsome silver strands.
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