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Schoolchildren perform ‘rasleela’
Chandigarh, August 25 Tiny tots of Delhi Public School, Sector-40, chanted Hare Krishna as they came colourfully attired as Lord Krishna and Radha to the school, much to the delight of their parents. The school Principal, Ms Sunita Tanwar, lighted the “diya” and performed “aarti” along with students. Senior students presented two special songs, “Govinda gopala” and “Maiya mori”, besides a lively dance. “Raas leela” was presented as a ballad by students of Aanchal International School, Sector 41-D, at the ISKCON temple, Sector 36. Girls dressed in beautiful
ghagras, carrying decorated “matkis” on their heads, portraying as “gopis” danced. A solo dance depicting the pranks of Lord Krishna on the banks of the Yamuna river was wonderfully enacted by Asveen of Class II. The rendition of mahamantra “Hare Krishna” and chanting of bhajans by students also brought out their devotion. Students of Sharda Sarvhitkari Senior Secondary School, Sector 40-D, also celebrated Janmastami with religious fervour. Students recited the mahamantra 108 times. While exhorting the students to follow the path of truth, the school Principal, Mr B. S. Kanwar, narrated short stories about Lord Krishna. Kendriya Vidyalaya, High Grounds, students also sang songs in the praise of Lord Krishna and enacted scenes from his life. An on-the-spot quiz was also conducted by the coordinator and prizes were given to those who gave right answers. A community lunch was organised in the primary section. The Principal of Adarsh Public School, Sector 27-D, Mr S. Thakur, stressed on the need for inculcating good values and imparting knowledge about ancient culture and tradition while addressing the students. A nursery student, Aniket Sharma, was dressed as Lord Krishna. Tiny tots of Hemkunt Public School, Mohali, dressed as Lord Krishna, Radha, Sudama and gopis also performed the ‘raslila’. They also sang
bhajans. The school director, Mr G.S. Bhalla, highlighted the teachings of Lord Krishna contained in the Geeta and distributed sweets. Students of Anee’s School, Sector 69, Mohali, also held celebrations. Students of Classes IV and V sang hymns, and depicted scenes from the Lord Krishna’s life. Students of Dutt Vishesh School, Sector 26, celebrated the festival of Janamashtmi with an exuberant cultural function in which children staged a play based on the birth of Lord Krishna. A playgroup child was dressed up like Bal Krishana and older children rocked him in a swing. Schoolgirls dressed like gopis danced to Braj songs.
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Janmashtami in schools
Panchkula, August 25 Cherub Foster Play School, Sector 4: Kindergarten students celebrated Janmashtami in the school. Dressing up as Krishna, Radha, Gopi’s, Kansa,
Sudama, Yashodha, Devki and Nandbaba, they enacted different scenes from the life story of Krishna. Later, sweets were distributed among children. Blue Bird High School, Sector 16: Children of classes III to VI came dressed as Yashoda, Devaki, Vasudev, Kans, Sudama, Nand, Balram and Radha and enacted many scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. Speeches were read to throw light on the life of Radha and Lord Krishna. The programme started with a bhajan DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 8: All classes in the school wore a festive look during Janmastami celebrations held today. Students came dressed as Radha and Krishna, and sang hymns. They were told stories about Janmastami and its significance. Sweets were distributed among all
students.
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DAV students depict Krishna’s childhood
Mohali, August 25 The function started with a welcome song. This was followed by students dancing to the tune of “Maiya
mori, main nahin makhan khayo”. A number of items, based on the life of Lord Krishna, including ras
leela, were presented by students of different classes. Mr Yashvir Mahajan, ACA, PUDA, was the chief guest at the function. Students of St Xaviers School celebrated Janmashtami in a traditional way here today. The idol of Bal Gopal was decked up and seated in his beautifully decorated cradle. Every student of the school gave the traditional ‘jhoola’ to the cradle. Keeping in harmony with the festive mood, the historical background of Janmashtami was elaborated and extracts from ‘Geeta Saar’ were read out.
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Girl hostels cramped
Chandigarh, August 25 Two or three girls are now sharing rooms meant to accommodate one student in the girls’ hostels on Panjab University campus. This means that the girls have to share toilet, furniture and many other things. But ironically the rent of the room is not shared. When it comes to paying the charges, then they have to pay per head, which comes to nearly Rs 400 a month. Most of the inmates feel suffocated and complain of congestion in the room. This sometimes also leads to small tussles. As many as 65 per cent of university students are girls and nearly 2,000 girls have been accommodated in six hostels on the
campus. Ankita Thakur, former vice-president of the Panjab University Students Union and an inmate of Sarojani Bai hostel, said, “Though the charges are very nominal but we are not getting much facilities. We just go to the room only to sleep. Moreover, we have to pay for the food over and above this and the mess food too is not good. The Dean, Students Welfare (women), Ms Meenakshi Malhotra, said, “As a lot of students come from outside, hostels seats always are full. We don’t have any other alternative. If they are sharing the room, then it is for the benefit of students. Now one more hostel is under construction. The charges of the hostels are very nominal which students can afford easily. I think it is better to share the room than to stay outside as a paying guest”.
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Richa declared Miss Fresher
Chandigarh, August 25 Mr B.D. Bhudhiraja, Dean, College Development Council, was the Chief Guest at the function. He said power of a nation was lay in the youth’s hands. Principal Dr (Mrs) Harinderjit Kaur, welcomed freshers. Mrs Kalra and Dr Ramneek Kohli, Youth Welfare In charge helped organise the function. Function began modelling, — theme of which was colours, symbolising colours of life. Graceful models charmed the audience by display and colourful costumes. A talent search contest was also held in which songs, folk songs of different languages, folk dances, drama, declamation and poetical symposium were presented. Richa of B.Com 1 was declared Miss Fresher, Kriti was first runners-up and Tamana was second runners-up. Ruchi stood first in declamation, Poonam was second. In poetical symposium Jyotika of B.C.A. I was first, Poonam second, in solo dance Neha got first prize and Rishi second, in group dance, Rajasthani Dance was adjudged best and got the first position where as Manipuri was second. In Drama “Dahej Pratha” got the first position and “Pind Da School” second, Jyoti of (B.A. I) was declared the best actress and Nisha Gupta B.Com. I was second, Naveen of BCA I got first prize for mime and Jyotica
(BA I) Richa (B. Com I) got first and second prize respectively for mono Acting.
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Environment awareness programme held
Chandigarh, August 25 Mr S.R. Chaudhary, Director, Environment Protection Society, Mohali, was the chief guest. The programme commenced with sapling plantation on the school campus by the chief guest, management, Principal, staff and students. The students of Class VIII prepared slogans, pamphlets and colourful posters. They also campaigned for their cause in the market of Phase VII, Mohali. The students of Class V focused on the harmful effects of deforestation and pollution through a skit. Chairman K.S. Brar applauded the effort of the school and congratulated principal Mrs V. Tiwana for conducting such activities to keep environment pollution-free. Following are results of fancy dress competition: Sukhpreet Kaur 1, Arpit Saini II, Taminder and Harkamalpreet Kaur III.
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High Court Our High Court Correspondent
Chandigarh, August 25 This question was put during hearing of a petition filed by Arvinder Pal Singh of Guru Ankush Overseas Limited, Amritsar, seeking directions to the respondents, including Canara Bank, not to auction the company’s commercial property located at Amritsar under the Securitisation Act. Advocate Rohit Suri, counsel for the petitioner, informed the Division Bench of Chief Justice Mr Justice D.K. Jain and Mr Justice Hemant Gupta that the auction process was illegal and arbitrary. He also informed the Bench that the company’s petition was still pending in DRT, Chandigarh without even a notice being issued. He said this was due to the fact that there was no regular Presiding Officer to hear cases before DRT. He also stated that the company had deposited the court fee of Rs 52,000 in DRT but had got no hearing. After hearing counsel, the Bench issued notice of motion to the respondents for October 7. It also stayed the auction process.
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Special Lok Adalat held
Chandigarh, August 25 A press note said that the Special Lok Adalat was presided over by Mr Sant Parkash, Member Secretary-cum-Judge Permanent, Lok Adalat. Dr Ramneek Sharma and Mr R.L. Sabharwal, members took part in the Lok Adalat. As many as 39 cases out of the 45 taken up on the occasion were settled. A sum of Rs 21 lakh was awarded. Mr Risal Singh Sangwan, General Manager, and Mr J.C. Kapoor, an advocate, represented the bank. Mr Sant Parkash highlighted that Mr Justice Amar Dutt has issued certain guidelines for the purpose of avoiding delay in filing the appeal by the convict who are lodged in jail on account of illiteracy or paucity of funds. As per guidelines, directions have been issued to law officers to ensure those lodged in jails be made aware of the facility provided by the authority. The law officers have also been asked to ensure that all persons convicted of any offence should be apprised of the forum for appeal or revision and the period of limitation within which such appeal or revision can be filed.
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New Releases Boney Kapoor’s multistarrer ‘No Entry’ will be released today at Neelam, Chandigarh, Fun Republic, Manimajra, KC Panchkula, and Tagore, Patiala. After the success of ‘Masti’ and ‘Kya Kool Hain Hum’, comedies are a new rage in the Bollywood. Writer-director Aneez Bazmee of ‘Hulchul’, ‘Pyar To Hona Hi Tha’ and ‘Deewangi’ fame has directed this fun-loving frolicking adventure. This one is Sahara One Motion Pictures presentation that stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Fardeen Khan, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitley, Bipasha Basu and Esha Deol. The audience will, therefore, continuously laugh throughout this comedy that brings out funny interaction between three fun-loving pranksters. So, viewers watch out another ‘Masti’ formula — three married couples and a working girl. The new ingredients for filmmaker in Bollywood? Experienced Sameer has penned the lyrics for noted music composer Anu Malik who has composed eight soundtracks for this comedy that promises to be funky, naughty and seductive. ‘No Entry’ is touted as being family oriented too. This will attract elders though. Animation feature film
‘Bhagmati — The Queen of Fortunes’ will also be released today at Fun Republic, Manimajra. This one is India’s first classic animation feature film that stars Hema Malini, Milind Soman and Tabu. It is written and directed by Ashok Kaul. Hand drawn frames have been used to create the animation for this feature film. ‘Bhagmati’ is the love story of Prince Mohammed Qutab Quli Shah and the dancer Bhagmati. Ravindra Jain and Vishal Bhardwaj have scored the music. Lyrics have been penned by Dr Bashir Badr, Abbas Tyrewala, Nida Fazli, Jaideep, Ravindra Jain and Ashok Kaul. The songs leave a mark especially ‘Ishq abhi tak zinda hai...’ (Farid Sabri and Vinod Sehgal). A sensitive story
Showman Subhash Ghai’s ‘Iqbal’, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, will release today at Fun Republic, Manimajra. The film has an ensemble cast of Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnard, Shweta Prasad, Yatin Karyekar and Prateeksha Londkar. The title role is played by Shreyas Talpade. A complete entertainer ‘Iqbal’ is a film about ambition, aspiration and achievements and is based on a script written by Nagesh Kukunoor. ‘Iqbal’ will be released under the new banner — Mukta Searchlights Films. It is a simple and sensitive story of the journey of a deaf-dumb 18-year-old boy. Cricketer Kapil Dev makes a special appearance. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, ‘Iqbal’, has music by Sukhwinder Singh and Salim-Suleiman, cinematography by Sudeep Chatterjee, art by Sunil Babu and sound by Namita Chopra.
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