Ludhiana, November 19
The ongoing youth festival being organised by Punjab Agricultural University here has proved to be a big draw with hundreds of students converging on the open air theatre to witness various events. Despite severe cold, the students stayed put right up to the conclusion of the events.

It was a great cultural extravaganza with students from different streams getting their extra curricular traits tested. The musical evenings, open air plays, mimicry shows and the vibrant bhangra and giddha kept students and teachers spell bound.

The spectators appeared to be as much involved as the performers themselves. For each action, or a song, hundreds of hands were raised with shouts and cheers. There was no end to the whistles that kept on blowing all through the events, making the show more lively. And who could resist tapping of the feet when bhangra and giddha dancers trouped in setting the stage on fire.

Ludhiana, November 19
RS Model Senior Secondary School , Shastri Nagar, celebrated its golden jubilee today with much fan fare.

The chief guest at the function was Mr Om Parkash Munjal, Chairman, Hero Group of Industries and Mr Satyanand Munjal, President, School Education Committee. Mr Rajinder Syal welcomed the guests.

Children presented the progress of the school in the past 50 years through a recording of all important events. It traced the growth of the school in a very systematic manner. The cultural programme was typical Punjabi. Curtain opened to showcase the atmosphere of rural village of Punjab wherein different girls were engaged in different activities like embroidery, moving the charkha etc. ‘Kiklee dance’ enthralled the audience. A dance was enacted on the story of Malki-Keema. A patriotic song ‘Bharat Hai Baang Mundri’ thrilled the audience.

In the second part of the function, students who had excelled in board examinations were given prizes by the chief guests. A magazine depicting the achievements of the school for the past 50 years was also released.

An exhibition showcasing Punjabi dresses was also organised. A typical rural kitchen with sit in chullha and all the old vessels used for cooking in the past were displayed.