Designing an independent future
Shivani Bhakoo

Ludhiana, August 15
The city is fast emerging as an ideal place for budding designers to show their talent and settle themselves well in the profession. Many passout students have comeup with their own designer studios and are getting a good response. For them, working for somebody else would be a wastage of their talent and creativity.

Sunil Vanaik, after completing a dress designing course from the National Institute of Fashion Designing (NIFD) took formal training under a leading designer in Delhi. He has come up with his designer studio ‘Fashion Angels’ at Cemetery Road. “I have designed suits, sarees, belts, jackets, long coats and bags for women, especially for young girls. Though it was a tough decision to make, as a lot of investment was involved, I have been able to draw a good clientele. Designing needs creativity and ideas and I personally feel that I may not be successful if I work under someone. My brand has been recognised by known retailers in Jaipur, Chandigarh and Delhi”, he claimed.

Harpreet, senior faculty, NIFD here said at least six students had opened their designer boutiques and introduced own a brands in the city and they were doing good business. “Thorough training, updating knowledge and going with the trends are the main ingredients to be successful in this line. Of course, much depends on the price and the satisfaction of the client”, she said.

These budding designers have set-up small industries with various craftspersons working for them. Latest embroideries, sequin work, mirror work, persian work, kashmiri work, outfits with trendy cuts, designer gowns and jackets are all available at their designer studios.

Another dress designer from JD Institute here, Navreet Kaur Gill, says, “It takes time to establish one’s name or brand. We newcomers should not compare ourselves with top designers. Top names must have gone through a lot of hard work and sincere efforts”, said Navreet. She has opened her designer studio in Aggar Nagar and caters to NRIs. “I get a lot of orders from Canada and the US. I design according to the choice of my clients and export it. My monthly income crosses Rs 20,000”, she said.

Schooled in patriotism
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 15
Independence Day was celebrated at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana. A colourful show was organised.

Brig Bhaskar Chakrabarty was the chief guest. The school was decorated with National Flags. The chief guest was extended a warm welcome by the Principal. A guard of honour was also given to him by NCC contingents. The National Flag was unfurled by Brigadier Chakrabarty.

The Principal, Ms Paramjit Kaur, exhorted the students to keep aloft the spirit of patriotism and nurture themselves for the national development.

Students performed ribbon dance and pyramid dance.

Kundan Vidya Mandir: The day was celebrated with fervour on the school campus. Lala Lajpat Rai, a former MP, Rajya Sabha, was the chief guest.

After hoisting the flag, he took the salute from various NCC cadets and sportspersons.

Speeches by students, Aneesh Bhatia and Sahibpreet Kaur, with inspiring quotes and reminiscences of freedom struggle touched the hearts and inspired the audience. A school magazine was also released.

Mother’s Touch Kindergarten: Independence Day was celebrated at Mother’s Touch Kindergarten. The whole school was decorated with Tricolours. Tiny tots wore white shorts with Tricolour T-shirts and were holding National Flags.

Mr Rakesh Pandey, Minister of Stationery and Printing, was the chief guest.

Senior Secondary Public School: The day was celebrated at Senior Secondary Public School. The chief guest was Mr Gurinder Singh Dhillon, SSP, Vigilance.

Students participated with zeal in different cultural items. There were various melodious patriotic songs and dances.

Kiddies Paradise: Tiny tots of Kiddies Paradise celebrated the day. The school campus was decorated with flags and balloons.

The director of the school, Mr Raandhir Singh, unfurled the National Flag.

Saraswati Modern School: Saraswati Modern School celebrated Independence Day by carrying out a parade and saluted the National Flag. The head boy welcomed the chief guest. Students spoke passionately about the sacrifices made by national heroes and danced on patriotic songs. The function concluded with a fancy dress show by tiny tots.

Bharatiya Vidya Mandir: All five branches of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir celebrated Independence Day in a simple manner.

The flag hoisting was done by Mr K.C. Maini in Kitchlu Nagar. Teachers took oath of maintaining of sovereignty and integrity towards India. The ceremony concluded by singing “Vande Matram”.

300 volunteers participate in NSS camp
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 15
Independence Day was celebrated at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women. Mr Jaswant Singh, Joint Commissioner, municipal corporation, unfurled the National Flag.

The Principal, Dr Madanjit Kaur Sahota, stressed upon the need to make all efforts to serve the country.

An interactive session of the Parent-Teacher Association was also held to bridge the communication gap between the parents and the college authorities.

A one-day camp was organised by the NSS unit of the local Government College for Women. As many as 300 volunteers participated in the camp. The programme officer, Mrs Harjeet, Mrs Gurjinder and Ms Preet Daman were the organisers of the camp. The Principal, Mrs Prabhjot Kaur, was the chief guest. She inaugurated the camp, appreciated the gesture of the volunteers and inspired them to work for the community.

During the camp, the volunteers did manual work on the premises of the college. A cultural function was also organised to celebrate Independence Day.