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Shaheedi Divas observed
Panchkula, September 23 The programme was organised by the district administration and the District Sports and Youth Welfare Department. He said the ideology of martyrdom was a reflection of a person’s life and character. The ADC presented shawls to the widows of martyrs. Those who were honoured included Ms Dyal Kaur, Ms Jagir Kaur, Ms Karnailo, Ms Darshan and Ms Hardev Kaur. Freedom fighter, Jodha Singh was also honoured. A declamation contest and poetry recitation contest for school children was organised. Shilpa, Aditya and Bharat won in the declamation contest.
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Akash, Neha win essay contests
Chandigarh, September 23 The events included a debate on “Should examinations be removed from education system?”, essay-writing and painting competitions on aviation-related themes. The first two winners in various categories are– Essay competition (English): Akash Bansal (St Kabir) and Archit Dhir (Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan). Essay competition (Hindi): Neha Swami (DAV, Panchkula) and Shivani (Shivalik, Public, Mohali). Painting (sub-juniors): Vaibhav Pundor (Guru Nanak) and Tanika Bansal (Hansraj, Panchkula). Painting (juniors): Sanchit Kumar (St Stephen’s) and Ronnit Roy Burman (Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan). Painting (seniors): Nischal (Shivalik Public, Chandigarh) and Sushant Sharma (St Stephen’s). Aviation scrap-book competition : Abhayjeet Singh (Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan and Bhawna Minhas (Shivalik, Public, Mohali). Debate: Meenal (Bhartiya Vidya
Bhawan). and Arshdeep Kaur (Shivalik, Public, Mohali).
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Tainted judicial officers’ case adjourned
Chandigarh, September 23 The statement of the complainant Dr G.S. Samra, which was to form part of the evidence against them could not be recorded in the court of Additional Sessions Judge M.M. Sharma. In May, the court had framed charges against S.S. Bhardwaj, Judicial Magistrate (First Class) here and R.M. Gupta, District and Sessions Judge, Jalandhar, under Section 120-B, IPC, and various Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). While both Gupta and Bhardwaj were charged under Sections 13(B) of the PCA, the latter was charged under Section 7 of the Act. The case had hit the headlines in May 2003 when Bhardwaj was allegedly
caught by the CBI at his Sector 22 house while accepting a bribe of Rs 7 lakh from Dr Samra of Kartarpur in Jalandhar district on behalf of Gupta. The money was allegedly part of a Rs 11 lakh deal Dr Samra had struck with Gupta for granting him bail in a case. However, the CBI had to face embarrassment when Bhardwaj gave the agency the slip and escaped after scaling the rear boundary wall of his house. In the meantime, Bhardwaj in an interview to a news channel, reportedly claimed that he was
innocent and had been framed by the CBI. After remaining underground for about a month, he surrendered. His bail applications were rejected by the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court.
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Mangal Dhillon screens documentary
“I am a betrayer,” declares actor, director and writer Mangal Dhillon as he berates himself for not tying a turban and not growing his hair. In the city to screen his documentary, “The Inseparables-A Sikh and his Turban,” he believes this it is the only film on the subject “from a historical and religious perspective”. Dhillon has faith that he will go from this world a Sikh, “both internally and externally”, as he is determined to grow his hair and beard once his current crop of projects “requiring the face as it is”, are over.
Identity is the root of existence for this man, who has spent more than seven years researching, writing and making four films on Sikh history and religion with an equal number in the pipeline. “When you tie a turban you have this heritage of unique Sikh martyrs. How many are so blessed that they can do something for their history, their faith and their conviction,” asks Dhillon. The documentary aims at providing information about the relationship of a Sikh with his turban, particularly in the context of the resistance to turbans that has created controversy in France. While the film was screened there at a gurdwara, the Press ignored the film. “This does not bother me as the two advocates fighting the case have reacted favourably to the film and are trying to show it to the judge presiding over the case,” he says. He is also trying to get the film shown on television channels and educational institutes there. “This film is for the western world and is necessary to highlight the importance of Sikhism and its tenets which originated against fanaticism.” Dhillon has made four films in the last eight years. These areas docu-drama “Khalsa”, “A Day at Sri Harmandar Sahib”, “Prakash Sri Guru Granth Sahib” and now this. Why so many films on religion? “The Sikhs are always ahead of everything except preserving and protecting their history. However, it has not been easy as anything to do with Sikh history is difficult because it is not possible to extend creativity beyond a certain point.” he says. His next film, “Saaka-Sarhind”, about the martyrdom of the Sahibzaadas has been difficult to complete. Despite poor finances and the difficulties (he is going to UP to sell his land to raise money to complete the project), he says he is “tapped by some invisible force and it is the Paramatma who is giving me the courage and conviction to continue”. “As an actor you get more mileage and instant recognition but making films on subjects close to one’s heart is so appealing,” he says. Son of an illiterate wrestler, his mantra is clear. “Even if you know you are going to be defeated, do you give up the fight?” he asks.
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No more masquerading, Ramlila gets real eves
This Dussehra, rediscover Ramlila in a brand new avatar - the feminine avatar. Your neighbourhood religious drama of widespread reputation is all set to undergo a complete profile makeover and will have the young urban women of the city playing the lead female roles. Soon after the office and college hours, these young women would know each other better as Sita, Kekai, Tara or Sunaina. Not to miss the fact that one of them, Manpreet is already involved with theatre, while Kavita who toils with the proper dialogue delivery coupled with right facial expressions seems to forget all about her ailing heart and the recent open-heart surgery. Working with the Oriental Insurance for almost four years now, Manpreet after having performed in Delhi is also associated with Theatre Age. A post graduate in Music (vocal), she sees her role in the Ramlila as a challenging one. To her Ramlila is one of the earliest forms of theatre and drama that has remained popular till date. To perform in this nine-day-long religious story, already makes her excited and engrossed. Undaunted by her illness, Kavita, employed with an ad agency, looks forward to enacting her role as Sunaina and Tara. Ask about how she copes up with the job, a heart disease and long hours of practice at night, pat comes the reply, “We start the practice with the reading of Ramayana and the faith in Lord sees me through.” An MA English student at the Government College for Men, Sector 11, Bhawna, a theatre professional, does not mind practicing on a terrace while small kids and hordes of people watch her do so. For her enacting in Ramlila is altogether a different experience. However, she feels that the attitude of the people towards Ramlila as something not very elite needs to be changed. However, making an entry into Ramlila was not an easy one for these performers and their supporters. The director of Garhwal Ramlila Mandal (Bijli Board), Sector 28, Vikram had to fight for this for nearly two years before other members of the mandal agreed to this kind of initiative. Mukesh, a government employee at GMCH, Sector 32, and a lead performer in the Ramlila, too had to persuade the girls initially. Keen on promoting Ramlila as a primary source of theatre education, Mukesh is also working on making it more professional and serious. TNS
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National Day of China celebrated Indo-China Friendship Association (Punjab) in collaboration with Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Friday celebrated the National Day of China. Mr Yang Wen Ying and Mr Guo Sheowan, Senior Diplomats of the Chinese Embassy, attended the function. Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, local MP said the two countries could work as world leaders. He also hoped both countries would collaborate to achieve world peace and prosperity. Earlier, Prof S.L. Sharma, former professor of sociology at PU, and key speaker on the day, said China was the first country in the world to have achieved the fastest rate of economic growth in the past 25 years. It has also emerged as the first destination for foreign direct investment and fastest rate of growth in trade. He said economic development had led to visible social transformation in China. This was evident from the rise of New Middle Class and emergent culture of consumerism in China. The visiting Chinese Embassy diplomats also inaugurated a book exhibition on China. The exhibition is being held in the college library. TNS
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