EDUCATION

NCC Day celebrated
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 27
The Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women celebrated NCC Day here today. The NCC flag was unfurled. NCC cadets participated in the parade and a cultural programme was also organised. The Principal, Dr Madanjit Kaur Sahota, and the management of the college congratulated Lt Monica Sharda, the ANO of the institution at her success in the OTA. The Principal honoured her on the occasion and also inspired the cadets to follow in her footsteps to achieve success.

Lt-Col Avtar Singh and the Administrative Officer, Lt Kulwinder Kaur, of 3rd Punjab Girls Battalion congratulated the cadets on the occasion. Monica told the cadets about the aims and objectives of the NCC and the significance of the tri-colour NCC flag.

From Schools & Colleges
Students depict life of Lord Krishna
Tribune Reporters

Ludhiana, November 27
A function showcasing various facets of Lord Krishna’s childhood was held on the premises of Delhi Public School, Ludhiana, here last evening.

The function was presided over by the pro-vice-chairman of the school, Mr Sanjiv Kumar. The function began with the lighting of a lamp by the parent of a student who made it to the function on the dot.

This was followed by an address by the Principal of the school, Ms Seema Malik.

Tiny tots began the cultural evening by rendering shlokas. The first item on the schedule was “Nand Utsav” that depicted, the event of Lord Krishna’s birth and his subsequent shifting to Nand’s house.

“Kalia Daman” showed the annihilation of serpent Kalia by young Krishna. Ms Simrat Sandhu, teacher, read out a report on the activities undertaken by the Pre-Primary wing of the school. The function concluded with singing of the National Anthem.

Scholarships

The annual scholarship distribution function of the Bharat Vikas Parshad, Shivaji Shakha, Ludhiana, was held at the DD Jain Memorial College for Women on Sunday morning.

Seventyseven girl students from various schools and collages of Ludhiana were given annual scholarships. School students got Rs 1,000 while college students got Rs 1,200 as annual scholarship.

A total amount of Rs 90,000 was distributed as scholarships.

Computer Carnival

Three-day Computer Carnival-2005 concluded at Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, today. School Principal Sister Maria Leena released a World Atlas CD prepared by Class XI student Lohash Lakra.

LINUX training programme was also launched on the occasion. Mr Ranjit Kaul and Mr Rahul from Intel were also present.

Award for PAU horticulturist
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 27
Ber and guava are nature’s vitamin C capsules. These have won Dr J.S.Bal, a Professor of Horticulture PAU, the coveted Girdhari Lal Chadha Memorial Medal-2004. The award, a gold medal and citation, were presented to him by the president of the Horticulture Society of India, Dr K.L.Chadha, in New Delhi yesterday. 

‘Inattentive’ children need counselling
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 27
While it is not uncommon to come across distressed parents, who often receive notes from schools saying their children do not listen to the teachers or cause trouble in the class, very few of the parents actually realise that the child might be suffering from what the experts term as ‘Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’ (ADHD) and needs medical assistance.

According to Dr Paramjit Singh Khurana, Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist and Drug De-Addiction Specialist at Guru Teg Bahadur Charitable Hospital here, even though children with ADHD want to be good students, the impulsive behaviour and difficulty in focusing in class frequently interferes, thereby causing problems.

The teachers, parents and classmates of such children know that the particular child is somewhat different and misbehaving, but they may not be able to exactly pinpoint the problem.

“At one time or the other, many children appear inattentive, distracted, impulsive or hyperactive, but those with ADHD show these symptoms and behaviour more frequently and severely than other children of the same age. Studies conducted on this subject have revealed that 3 to 5 percent of school-going children face this behavioural problem which normally occurs before the age of 7 years and can continue into adulthood. ADHD runs in families with about 25 percent of biological parents also having this medical condition.”

Dr Khurana said children with ADHD might present themselves with symptoms of being inattentive, making careless mistakes, easily distracted, frequently losing school books and exercise books, careless with class work and home work, impatience, trouble following multiple adult commands, fidgeting or squirming, talkative while working or playing, running about and climbing excessively and interrupting or intruding on others.

He suggested that children showing ADHD symptoms should have a comprehensive evaluation to ascertain whether they have other psychiatric disorders of conduct, anxiety, depression or manic depression.

Without proper counselling and treatment, such children might fall behind in studies and their relationship with friends. Untreated children had been experiencing more failure than success while at the same time facing criticism from teachers and the family, who failed to recognise this medical condition, he said.

CULTURE

Bid to bridge Indo-Pak divide at mushaira
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 27
It was incredible to watch over 2,000 people at the Joginder Pal Pandey Auditorium till past midnight.

They awaited to listen to the magnetic voice of Gulzar. The wait was worth it as they were also treated to the pun of Dr Rahat Indori.

Rahat’s satire on politicians and brilliant presentation kept the audience spellbound.

He was the only poet who was called in for an encore rendition of his poems and couplets.

From romance to politics, he spoke about everything. His couplets appealed everybody, young and old alike. “Kisnay dastak di yeh dil par kaun hai, aap to anddar hai, baahar kaun hai... jab tak hamaray haath mein aapke haath rahay, chand, suraj, sitaray hamaray saath rahay...”

Pun was reserved for those who made people fight in the name of religion and politics.

He was at his best while commenting on the Indo-Pak relationship and the US influence over it. “Khauf bikhra hai dono simato mein, teesri simmat ka dabao hai kya... sarhadon par tanaav hai kya, kuchh pata to karo chunao hai kya...”

And Gulzar’s recital went beyond the borders. He was too nostalgic about the land he was born in. “Tumhay aziz hai apna watan mein jaanta hoon, mujay bhi ussay mohabbat hai tum yakeen karo, ki zara sa hai farak tum agar samajh sako, tum wahi kay ho au me wanha say hoon...”

Bushra Rehman, a leading poet, writer and member of the Pakistan National Assembly, also tried to build the bridges with her poetry. “Ab had say badi jati ha halaat ki talakhi, iss zahar mein kuchh shahad kyoon nahi dete...”

Referring to the belated improved relations between India and Pakistan, she remarked: “Izhare mohabbat mein badi der laga di, ik roz mujay aakay batta kyoon nahi dete...”

The mushaira was wound up by O.P. Munjal in his own poetic style dedicating one couplet to each of the participating poets.

The occasion was Indo-Pak mushaira organised in the memory of Urdu poet Sahir Ludhianvi organised by the Adeeb International.

Poets and speakers lauded the efforts of Dr Kewal Dheer for keeping up the tradition of organising the mushaira.

Earlier, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr Kewal Kishen presented Sahir awards to Gulzar, Sharmila Tagore and Prof Gopi Chand Narang, chairman of the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.

The Adeeb awards were presented to Dr Rahat Indori and Trannum Riyaz from Pakistan.