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Gender divides PU fest for
city colleges
Chandigarh, September 9 A decision to conduct the youth festival separately was taken at a meeting of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, with the Principals of the city colleges earlier this week. The dates were subsequently decided. The principals of the girls’ colleges had objected to conducting the youth festival along with the boys’ colleges, as done last year. In a letter written to the PU Vice-Chancellor they had asked for the youth festival to be conducted separately. According to sources, the Principals had objected to the way the fest was conducted last year, where the girls had to face hooting and whistling. Last year was the first time that the youth festival was conducted for both boys and girls together. Also a two-day heritage festival was organised at the end of the youth festival. This year not only have the youth festivals been separated for the boys and girls, but also the heritage festival is not being organised. Sources, however, informed that the heritage festival will be incorporated into the three-day youth festivals. Before the decision regarding the separation of the youth festivals was taken it was already decided that GC-11 would host the festival this year. Talking to The Tribune Mr Pahalad Aggarwal, Principal, GC-11, informed that the youth festival would be conducted as planned earlier in the open grounds. “We will go ahead as planned and conduct the festival to the best of our abilities.” Shashi Jain, principal, Dev Samaj College, Sector 45, too has big plans, “The Principals of girls’ colleges met yesterday to chalk out the plan for the festival. The final programme is yet to be finalised, but it will be a well-organised festival.”
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Literacy Day celebrated
Mohali, September 9 Speaking on the occasion, Dildar Khan, Director in charge JSS, said: “It is high time that everyone, particularly women, realised the need and relevance of education, particularly for girls. Once women are empowered educationally, it will not only help in checking retrogressive notions, traditions and beliefs but also help in eliminating the various kinds of atrocities and discriminations from which women have been continuously suffering,” he said. Mr Anand Mohan Sharma, Programme Officer JSS, said education was a vital instrument for achieving the manifold objectives of growth, modernisation, self-reliance and social justice. Dr. Satya Vir Malik, Training Coordinator, IDC, Chandigarh, said India was at the 127th rank on the Human Development Index which was because of the low literacy rate prevailing in the country. He further said education would also help in the development of various skills, particularly, entrepreneurship, among the rural and urban women and would be the means towards drawing them into the mainstream of nation-building and ensuring their socio-economic status. Campaign:
Students of Rayat and Bahra College of Education, Sahauran, celebrated
Literacy Day with enthusiasm. As a step forward to eradicate illiteracy and ignorance from the country, students started a literacy campaign in Sahauran village and committed themselves to the cause of education. They will help the deserving students of the village with their home work and other academic activities during the course of their academic session. Students of the college spread awareness among villagers about the importance of literacy and education through a play ‘Jagrukta’. The Sarpanch of the Sahauran village, Mr Kirpal Singh and Headmaster of Government Senior Secondary School, appreciated effort on the part of students of the college. The Principal of the college, Dr Indu Rihani, encouraged the villagers to join the adult education programme.
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Swiss minister calls on PU
Vice-Chancellor
Chandigarh, September 9 It was also discussed that Panjab University, Swiss Arts Council and the Saakaar foundation will jointly organise a Swiss festival in November, 2005. There will be a seminar in memory of Pierre Jeanrette who was involved in the designing of the PU campus, in particular, and some of the Capitol Project buildings as well. There will be an exhibition in the Fine Arts Museum of Panjab University during that period in addition to a Swiss events festival at the Rock Garden. Prof K.N. Pathak extended an invitation to a Professor from Switzerland to spend a month at Panjab University before the festival and also suggested that a special issue of the magazine of architecture should be brought out on this occasion. Eminent architects, students and teachers of architecture should be invited for this event, he added. Amongst others who accompanied Mr Kjelsen were Ms. Madhura Phatak, Cultural Officer from the Swiss embassy, and Mr Surinder Bahga from Saakaar Foundation. Prof S.S. Bari, Registrar, Mr Ashok Raj Bhandari, FDO, S. Harpreet Singh, architect and Director, Public Relations, were also present.
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School observes health awareness week
Mohali, September 9 Parents were provided information about preparing healthy snacks for children. Renowned paediatrician, Dr Gaurav Gupta from Charak Child Care Centre visited the school for a general health check-up for all children. Information about all new vaccines essential for children and approved by the WHO was circulated to the parents.
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Petitioner says review not allowed
Chandigarh, September 9 The directors of the controversial company and the UT Administration have sought review of the judgment on the ground of “conflict of opinion” between the two Judges who constituted the Bench. They have also prayed that the case be reviewed by a third Judge. The applications are being heard by Mr Justice J.S. Khehar. The Division Bench of the then Chief Justice, Mr Justice B.K. Roy, and Mr Justice Surya Kant, while terming the allotment of prime land to the company at a throwaway price as irregular and illegal, had ordered re-allotment of the land. Among the directors of the company are two sons of a sitting Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a standing counsel for the UT. In his reply to the applications, the petitioner, Mr Neeraj Sharma, has stated that after the dismissal of an earlier review application, the present applications could not have been filed as the only option for the respondents was to move the Supreme Court. The petitioners have also asserted that since the February 14 judgement of the High Court has so far not been challenged in the Supreme Court, it has achieved finality and, hence, the fresh applications are liable to be dismissed. Mr Sharma has stated that as per the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, a judgment once signed cannot be amended later, except to correct clerical mistakes. Strongly rebutting the claim of the applicants that there was conflict of opinion among the two Judges who constituted the Bench, the petitioner has stated that the conclusion arrived at by the two Judges was in conformity with each other. “The High Court has given a clear-cut finding that the allotment made to the private respondents is not in conformity with the rules. Moreover, the Governor-cum-UT Administrator has already given his view on the said allotment,” the reply adds. It also points out that the UT Administration was ordered to take necessary corrective steps in the matter within two months of the order. The petitioner has also alleged that the top brass of the UT Administration has committed contempt of court by not implementing the High Court order. He has prayed that the applications be dismissed with costs. Today, during the hearing, Mr Justice Khehar took the replies on record and adjourned the matter to September 16.
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Lawyers abstain from work
Panchkula, September 9 The lawyers alleged that Manisha, a woman record keeper in the courts, had misbehaved with their colleague, Mr Ravi Kant, on September 5. The record keeper is alleged to have abused the lawyer and used vulgar language. They also alleged that the record keeper was generally rude with them. The District Bar Association had taken up the matter of “misbehaviour” with the District and Sessions judge, Mr Arvind Kumar, and had set a deadline till yesterday evening. When no action was taken against her, the lawyers decided to abstain from work today. The Judicial Magistrate, Mr Ajay Aggarwal, was asked to conduct a probe today and record statements of both parties. However, Manisha went on leave and her statement could not be recorded. The Bar Association has decided to continue its protest tomorrow as well.
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Artist, flutist
rolled into one
An artist and flutist rolled into one! At a new exhibition of 13 paintings launched by Gallery Jodha, artist J.S. Goga charms with his debut by sheer confidence displayed in his work. As one ascends the steps up to the gallery, the sound of a sweet melody being played on a flute wafts down, adding to the ambience.
The oil paintings are not original ideas, but have been inspired by a variety of sources ranging from Guru Nanak to Russian landscapes to photographs of Aborigines — no less! He has tried to experiment with the concept of light and shade, so evident in photographs, and has also tested his style on portraits like the one of Sant Jagjit Singh Namdhari Satguru distinguished by its soft expression and fervent strokes. According to the Secretary of Gallery Jodha, Mr Sanjeev Kumar, “We prefer to exhibit works of those artists who do not easily find a platform to display their work. We chose Goga’s paintings for his handling of the medium and the skill he has shown in wearing into it his paintings, photographs and pictures that have inspired him.” For Goga who has worked with the Vigilance Department for 23 years, inspiration came late in 2003. “I have been interested in painting ever since I was a child. I remember my father asking me to take up the study of Sanskrit while I was at school but I chose drawing and painting instead.” Although he has been painting for the past one year and a half, most of the canvases on display are recent works, about two months old. That was the time when he started paying greater attention to his colours, details and style in the hope of holding an exhibition soon. What of his favourite paintings? “I like all my paintings. However, my two paintings of Guru Nanak are my favourites for it is His grace that has brought me this far.” The green figure of an Aborigine woman, which catches one’s eye as soon as one enters the gallery, is another favourite for the colours chosen for it. It is the same passion with which he has taught himself painting that he applies to his musical pursuit as well. “When you want to find God, you have to leave everything and follow the spiritual path. That is what I did to learn the flute.” Rajinder, an artist with the All-India Radio, taught him the initial nuances of classical strains and the rest he picked up by practising 12 to 13 hours a day. With one painting already sold out, he hopes he will find others who will appreciate his free hand and colour schemes.
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Drama festival opens with ‘Anveshak’
‘Some epoch-making ideas and aspirations of mankind of one age, subjected to illogical opposition from antagonists, are, however, fulfilled in the succeeding ages and the march of ideas higher than the one already realised goes on for ever..’ Underlining the belief, a Hindi play “Anveshak” gave a grandiose start to the fifth National Drama Festival at Tagore Theatre here today. The mega annual theatrical bonanza organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Haryana, and North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad, had drawn art aficionados from far-off places , which is testimony to the fact that there is no dearth of takers for ‘good and meaningful’ theatre. Structured in the fifth-century ambience of Gupta dynasty rule, the play juxtaposes the empirical role of barbaric agents of rival faith or ideology manoeuvering the social upheavals in religious, political and educational spheres. The prolific playwright, poet and critic Partap Sehgal had sculpted the historic play to emphasis that a majority in society had always been reluctant to accept any idea or invention if not favourable to their personal priorities. Highly decorated thespian Satish Anand, employing his directorial elegance of 90 productions, brought into play an explicit idiom that progressive ideologies based on logical and rational approach in any sphere, be it, religion, education, scientific inventions or discoveries had not been received in proper esteem in the past and the situation is no different even today, however a modern society we are. Recreating the royal splendour and environment of Budh Gupta rule, through the costumes, chiaroscuro effects, brilliance of dialogues, acting spells, and the contrast between the genius of Aryabhatt, scientist par excellence and the orthodox and cunning Chudamani and Chintamani. The musical play acclaimed as the best production in the post-Mohan Rakesh era, had a continuity of romance, intellectual debates and potent philosophical content augmented by contribution of sutradhars, under the facade of the historical enunciation of facts. Madan Dogra, Ms Mukta Singh, Ashish Sharma, Ramesh Khanna, Manoj Kumar, Suchi Chopra, Hemant Jha, Atula Jassi and 15 others formed the cast. Earlier the National Sangeet Natak award winner, Swadesh Deepak, playwright and litterateur, inaugurated the festival.
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Swaal Zindagi Ka
Theatre is the most congenial medium to communicate your viewpoint to the masses which apparently prompted the noted thespian Zulfiqar Khan to stage street play “Swaal Zindagi Ka” in traditional Nautanki form at the Student Centre complex in Panjab University today. Laced with sardonic satires on copying worst of the western life styles and ignoring the best of the Indian ideology and way of living, the meaningful and edifying comedy presented by the Theatre Age ensemble was rich in content and sleek in treatment. The young crowd of students paid rapt attention to the suggested measures of avoiding direct import of the AIDS virus and other contagious diseases, all ably illustrated with oblique references of drug use and body contact with unknown persons. Director Khan, relying on the story of an accident victim, conveyed a lot in a brief but crisp spell of 30 minutes. Chhavi, Sangeeta, Vinod Azad, Deepak, Aman and Sonu formed the cast.
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Play on empty promises
As part of a series of plays being staged by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) every Friday evening at Kala Gram, Mani Majra, “Jangi Ram Ki Haweli,” written by Sardar Gursharan Singh and directed by Prof Sanjay Bhasin of Nishtha Sanskritik Manch, Gurgaon, was enacted today at 7:30 pm.
The play is a portrayal of problems faced by the public about various promises made by political parties who undertake pledges to look after the people, only to forget the public after they are elected. The play is based on those politicians who have not fulfilled any of their commitments since 1947. At the end, the play puts up a question to the public, “Is there any end to these problems or not?”
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