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Pathak for making NCC compulsory at graduation level
Chandigarh, November 26 Addressing NCC officers, staff and cadets on the occasion of the organisation's 57th anniversary here, Professor Pathak stressed upon the need to inculcate sense of discipline for the general good of society. Highlighting achievements and activities of the NCC, Deputy Director-General, Punjab Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh Directorate, Brig H.S. Gill, said the NCC had increased its involvement in community development schemes and social awareness programmes. He added that the corps was entering its 58th year with a renewed zeal and vigour. A motorcycle rally was also flagged-in by the Chandigarh NCC Group Commander, Col Manjit Singh, to mark the occasion. Comprising 26 members, including one officer and 20 cadets, the 10-day rally covered 1,200 km between Chandigarh and Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. Professor Pathak also gave away prizes to cadets for excellence in various fields and competitions. Cadets Manoj Kumar Sharma and Vijay Chauhan were declared best cadets among boys in the senior and junior division, respectively, while Kanchan Rawat and Preeti Yadav were declared best among girls. The directorate's team that won a bronze medal in ship modelling during the All-India Nau Sainik Camp at Vishakapatnam earlier this year as well as cadets who had represented this directorate at the Republic Day Camp 2005 in New Delhi were also honoured. As part of the celebrations, boat-pulling and sailing, semaphore, static ad radio control display of ship and aero models, essay-writing and painting competitions were also held. A blood donation camp was organised in which 75 units were collected and handed over to the Command Hospital, Chandimandir.
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Schools hold annual function
Our Correspondent
Mohali, November 26 Among the other items presented by students were “Monsoon Moods,” “Fun Time, Beach Time” and the “Spirit of Assam”. The finale was an amalgamation of dances, the “Talking Drums”. Academic prizes were given to achievers at the function, which was presided over by Mr B. Sarkar, Secretary to the Punjab Government. The Principal, Ms Georgian Roy, while extolling the academic and extracurricular achievements of the students, emphasised the importance of the function as a platform that would give the students an opportunity to display their talent. Mr Andrew J. Gosain, chairman of the St Xavier’s group of schools, proposed a vote of thanks. Exhibition at YPS: An exhibition of art, craft, music and dance was held at Yadavindra Public School here on Saturday.A warm welcome was given to parents who entered an artistic aura created by the little ones of Nursery to Class V. Live music was played by the junior students’ orchestra on a variety of instruments like the harmonium, plate tarang, tabla and tanpura to crate the Raag Bilawal Indian classical music went hand in hand with western music. Christmas carols, sung both in English and Hindi, welcomed the approaching Christmas and New Year. A Rajasthani dance and bhangra were also presented by students. The children also expressed themselves through beautiful paintings and drawings. Many attractive handmade objects like flowers, butterflies and photo frames were also on display. Shastri Model School: A feast of colour and creativity marked the 30th annual prize distribution function of Shastri Model School here on Saturday.The show started with the lighting of a lamp by the chief guest followed by a shabad “Lakh khushin patshaian”. A presentation by students of Classes II to IV on the marriage tradition in Punjab won great applause. A welcome song was presented by students of LKG and UKG and an action song by students of Nursery class. Students also presented Gujarati dance, giddha, group and solo dances. The annual report of the school was read out by the Principal, Ms R. Bala. Meritorious students were given prizes by the chief guest, Mr Hans Raj Josan, Forest Minister, Punjab. He announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the school. Shemrock School: Students of the senior wing of Shamrock Senior Secondary School presented a colourful panorama on the 7th annual day function here on Saturday.The programme commenced with the school song “Deh Shiva Var Mohe” followed by a speech made by the Principal, Air Cmdr S.K. Sharma. The inaugural lamp was lit by Ms Parveen Bajwa and blessings of goddess Saraswati were invoked through Sarasvati Vandana. Unity was depicted by students in the play “Jungle mein ekta”. A satire on the police was made in the Punjabi play “Girgit”. The English play “Christmas carol” presented the story of a miser who became a better person after he met three spirits. Different dances presented by the students won great applause. students were awarded for excelling in academics and for attaining 100 per cent attendance. Gian Jyoti Public School: Gian Jyoti Public School wore a festive look on the occasion of the 31st annual day here on Saturday.The function was inaugurated by lighting Deepshikha — the lamp of knowledge — by the chief guest, Mr Chander Shekhar, ADGP (Law and Order), Punjab. This was followed by the release of a souvenir Truimphs 2005. A scintillating cultural extravaganza started with a shabad to invoke the blessings of the Almighty. Students presented a play on the girl child “Jagriti”. Among the other items were a play “Snowwhite and the seven Dwarfs,” a quawali, Spanish and Western dances and giddha. Students had also put up a science exhibition on various projects. Ms Ranjeet Bedi, Principal, extended a vote of thanks.
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Play marks school function
Chandigarh, November 26 The highlights of the junior school function was the play, “Nahusha”, who was one of the ancestors of the Pandavas. The moral “pride hath a fall” was beautifully expressed in the play. The play had intermittent episodes of various classical dances that kept the audience captured. The students performing gymnastics, aerobics, yoga and karate were not far behind and kept the audience mesmerised. Dr Sardar Anjum, a “Padma Bhushan recipient, gave away the prizes to students. The Principal of the school, Ms Anu Kumar, read out the annual report.
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Model advises aspirants not to trust all in modelling
Chandigarh, November 26 “It is unfair to demand that a Miss India should always be the one to win a crown at the international pageants, after all the whole world is beautiful and women from all these countries are equally stunning,” she stated in response to the recent misses at the international pageants abroad. A small town girl, who grew up in Uttaranchal, Niharika is proud to have made it where she is today “her way”. Talking about modelling as a career, she advises that there is no substitute for hard work. “Be focused; don’t just pick up something as a hobby. Things don’t come easy, so be prepared to struggle and work hard.” A known face Niharika has starred in music videos for Lata Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh and Babul Supriyo. She also appears in TV commercials for Milk n Roses soap, Sony Wega, Samsung, Asian Paints and Vagh Bakri tea etc. Warning that there are con men everywhere, ready to fold you in the lights and glamour of the modelling field, she feels that not to trust everyone is a good policy to adopt. “The one thing that I have learnt in my four years in this field, is not to trust everyone.” A goodwill ambassador for the Rotary Blood Bank, Niharika doesn’t believe in associating with a cause for the show of it. “I have recently associated with the cause of encouraging people to donate blood. Apart from that I do social work wherever and whenever I can.” “I have been getting lots of offers, so let’s see, I am not averse to doing movies,” she adds. |
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Remembering Rafi
Chandigarh, November 26 She was completely bowled over with overall stage performance, especially the younger artists who were too young to grasp the essence of the love songs or sentiments of pathos embalmed in the complex lyricism but doled out the songs , only from films starring Mala Sinha. The larger-than-life image of the gem of sublime melodies, Mohammad Rafi , permeated the ambience at the Tagore Theatre as the 50-odd singers and accomplished musicians, led by composer Raman Kant, presented solo and duet songs immortalised by Rafi at the annual award distribution and musical extravaganza organised by the Yaadgar-E-Rafi Society. The programme was supported by the Harynan and UT, Chandigarh, cultural affairs, the SBI, the BSNL. The Tribune Group of newspapers was the media sponsor. As composite musical bonanza featured 38 songs spelling varied moods and immaculately presented by the 14 award winners and the veteran winners of the singing contest instituted in 1992. The society was formed in 1985. Despite their full involvement in the event management, Mr B.D. Sharma,S.L. Kailey, Mr V.M. Sharma and others presented songs. The national winner of the Sa, Re ga ..contest Rinku Kalia and Venu Kautish also
performed. The atmosphere was so charged with the musical strains that Mala Sinha, herself a prolific singer, could not resist the temptation and doled out her favourite number “Milti hai zindagi mein”. The guest of honour, Mr Partap Singh Bajwa, a Punjab minister, announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh to the society. He also declared that the Punjab Government was raising a memorial at the native village of Mohammad Rafi. The respective positions were won in junior men by Ravish Goyal, Kartik, Kanak Joshi and seniors Raman Goyal, Chander Kant, Harpreet. In women juniors, in top order were Priyanka, Nishika Sethi, Supriya Sharma and juniors Himani, Mrigakshi and Sarmishtha. Consolation prizes were won by Lakshay Kapoor and Rupali Chabbra. Earlier, the patron Vineeta Gupta welcomed Mala Sinha and society president B.M. Kalia thanked the guests, participants and the audience. |
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