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PAU move to change curricula
Vimal Sumbly
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, August 26
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, has initiated a move to restructure of curricula of the undergraduate and postgraduate classes as per the general market needs and requirements of specialist jobs.

A meeting of faculty, students, alumni and other stakeholders in the fields of management, economics and journalism was held here today under the chairmanship of Dr A.P.S. Mann, Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities. A number of former faculty members participated in the meeting and also shared their views.

Initiating the discussion, Dr A.P.S. Mann said at the international level institutes and departments were being merged to achieve the desired goals. In China, about seven universities were merged to form one university, in Hong Kong two universities had been merged, in California University, Berkley, USA, some departments were being merged in view of the changing scenario and needs due to globalisation. He emphasised on the need to change curricula to keep pace with the requirement of stakeholders.

Dr S.K. Singla, Head of Department of Business Management, PAU, said a new short course on ‘intellectual property rights’ and another on ‘entrepreneurship development’ would be introduced in the department. He also suggested to start a five-year integrated programme in agri-business. Dr R.S. Sidhu from the Department of Economics, PAU, called for a policy on suggesting career pathway to the students. Mr G.S. Dhiman from the Nahar Group of Industries, while interacting with the faculty and students, stated that the industry did not hire a degree, it hire a personality. Dr S.N. Sewak, former Professor and head of Department of Journalism, Languages and Culture, emphasised on the proficiency of English language among the students to boost their personality.

Dr A.J. Singh, a former Professor, and Dr Grover of economics, Dr Y.P. Sachdeva of business management, and Dr K.N.S. Kang, Director, Punjab College of Technical Education, also spoke.

From Schools
Schools celebrate Janmashtmi
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 26
Students of Cutes Nursery School visited a Krishna temple on the occasion of Janmashtmi. They rang the temple bells. Boys dressed up as little Krishna holding flutes and girls as Radha and Gopis. They played a game in which they broke a pot containing butter milk.

The cruelty of maternal uncle Kans and birth of Krishna was depicted in a play, enacted by students of Everest Public Senior Secondary School during Janmashtmi celebrations held yesterday.

Students of Disney Land dressed up as Krishan and Gopis and danced on popular songs to celebrate Janmashtmi. The children prepared a tableau on Krishan’s life, which was much appreciated.

Janmashtmi celebrations began with pooja in Green Land Senior Secondary School. Chief guest R.K. Jaiswal, SP (City), was accorded a warm welcome. Students urged Gen Musharraf to release Sarabjit and carried banners displaying “Release innocent Sarabjit Singh”.

To mark Janmashtmi, students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, presented different cultural items like fancy dress, nritya-natika, dandiya and dialogues from Mahabharat. Students of Classes 10+1 and 10+2 presented dances.

Students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir , Kitchlu Nagar, celebrated Janmashtmi. Tiny tots of Shishu Vatika participated in colouring competition. They coloured portraits of Krishna.Class I students sang bhajans whereas class II students participated in fancy dress competition.

Class III and IV students sang bhajans and Class V and VI students participated in ‘dialogue-speaking,’ based on the Mahabharata. Sketches of Krishna were given to students of Class VII and VIII. They coloured it and decorated with beads and shells . Students of Class IX enjoyed shloka recitation based on the Bhagvad Gita.

Janmashtmi was celebrated at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Sector 39, Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana. A fancy dress competition was held in which Tiny tots came dressed up as Krishna, Balram , Sudama, Radha and Mira Bai. Students also sang rhymes, bhajans related to Lord Krishna. A group dance and dandiya was presented by students.

Students were given prizes and certificates.

Janmashtmi was celebrated at KVM, City Branch. A scene was enacted to show Vasudeva and Devki in prison . The birth of Lord Krishna was also staged. Students presented dances and songs.

The Headmistress, Ms Namita Raj Singh, appreciated the whole programme.

Tiny tots of Eurokids celebrated Janmashtmi on the school premises in Gurdev Nagar. The kids wore fancy dresses and performed on the stage. The kids were given gifts and sweets. The kids recited various poems.

Sarawswati Modern School, Partap Singh Wala, celebrated Janmashtmi way. The programme began with a welcome speech and a devotional song. Various cultural items like “Manbassia Oh Kanha,” “Brij Ke Nandlala” and “Chalia Ka Bhase Banake,” were presented by students.

A unique show was put up by tiny tots of Mother’s Touch Kindergarten here today. The school celebrated ‘grandparents day’ and Janmashtmi.

The function started with the kids welcoming their grandparents. Children recited poems like “Dadu Ka Dulara”. Chavvi performed a classical dance depicting the first meeting of Radha and Krishna . A ballet portraying the life of Krishna was performed.

Janmashtmi was celebrated at Dr Ranjit International School . Mr Hansraj and Ms Amarjit, both councillors performed ‘aarti’.

Janmashtmi was celebrated with religious fervour at Everest Playway and Nursery School. Children dressed as Radha and Krishna presented a ‘Raslila’. A scene where Krishna steals butter and is chided by his mother was depicted.

A fancy dress competition to mark Janmashtmi was organised at Sherlock Kinder Garten, Dugri Road, here. Gautam Verma and Shubhra won prizes.

Children of Small Wonders Nursery School, Sangat Road, Civil Lines, celebrated Janmashtmi here today. The school was decorated with colourful dupattas and strings of flowers. Kids dressed up as Radha, Krishna, Gopis, Gawalas and Shiva.

A “joohla” decked up with flowers was the main attraction for all kids.

Janmashtmi was celebrated with enthusiasm in Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Dugri, around 60 students can dressed up as Krishna and Radha. Tableaux of “Dropti Cheer Haran” “Kansa Vadh and Makhan Chor” were presented.

Mr Mitter Sain, president of the BVM Trust, and Ms Anu Gupta attended the function. Parents were also present.

College students join celebrations
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 26
Janmashtmi at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women was celebrated with devotional zeal and fervour. The campus was embellished with flowers, scenes from Hindu mythology and a colourful drapery.

Mr Balbir Kumar, president, Durga Mata Mandir, presided over the function. Mr Swaran Singh, president, managing committee, other members and dignitaries from several walks of life graced the occasion.

The soulful proceedings of the function were initiated with the lightning of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati vandana. Students chanted bhajans “Ek Radha, ek Meera,” “Jee kare dhyan karoon” and “Kanha aan padi main tere dwar”.

The immortal love of Lord Krishna came alive before the audience. Renu, a student briefed the audience on the teachings of Shrimad Bhagwad Gita. Principal Dr Madanjit Kaur Sahota said in today’s strife-torn material world, there was a need to reaffirm faith in our glorious past.

Chief Guest Balbir Kumar urged the students to imbibe the virtues as advocated by Lord Krishna. Mr Swaran Singh, addressing the students, quoted from Shrimad Bhagwad Gita.

Principal Sahota thanked the distinguished gathering and participants for their contribution towards making the occasion memorable.

Deepika is Ms Fresher
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 26
The campus of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan campus, dazzled with colour amid Freshers’ Day celebrations. Senior students of the institute organised a cultural show to welcome newcomers. Ms Seema Jain, secretary, Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board, was the chief guest.

The cultural extravaganza comprising a welcome dance, modern dances and songs captivated the audience and lent colours to the celebrations.The hallmark of the day was Ms Fresher contest, in which more than 40 students took part.The stage came alive as the contestants sashayed down the ramp in scintillating attires.The question-answer round put the brains of the participants to test.

Deepika was declared Ms Fresher whereas Manpreet Kaur and Ravneet Kaur were adjudged first and second runners-up, respectively. Ms Manju Chawla, Principal of the college, welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries.Ms Amrit Sarna, wife of Mr Gurbir Sarna, general secretary, governing body of the college, thanked the chief guest.

The winners were congratulated by the principal and teachers.The judges for the Ms Fresher contest were the Ms Veena Sharma, Ms Tejinder Saini and Ms Rajinder Kaur Saggu.

Violinist enthrals students
Our Correspondent

Doraha, August 26
The Youth Club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, organised a musical performance by music director and renowned violinist, Lachman Dass for its members on Thursday.

Lachmandas, who entertained the students with his music, claimed that he had worked as a “background” violinist in many movies as “Nagin”, “Jungli”, “Taj Mahal”, “Shor”, “Mugle-e-Azam”,“ Sangam”, “Anarkali”, “Purab Aur Pachham”, “Bobby”, “Karanti”, “Roti, Kapra Aur Makaan”, and “Nikah”.

Addressing students, he said: “I shall turn 99 this year but my age has never dampened my spirit. The hard work and labour put in my art has gone a long way in giving me success in my life.”

He said a man who worked with single-minded devotion was bound to excel. He asked the students to move ahead with determination and never be disheartened by the difficulties they faced on the way.

The in charge of the Youth Club introduced the guest to the students. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Harminder Kaur, girls wing in charge.