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Lecture on Big Bang theory Chandigarh, December 13 Dr Simon Singh spoke about how the Big Bang theory of the origin of the cosmos could be proved by more than one set of evidence available. “However we do not still know what was there before and what led to the Big Bang”, he said during the lecture which was organised by the British Library in collaboration with the college. Dr Simon Singh’s book ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ was the first book about mathematics which became a No.1 bestseller in the UK in 1997. The book has since then been translated into 25 different languages. Dr Simon Singh is also the author of ‘The Code Book’ which is about the history of cryptography. His latest book ‘Big Bang’ describes the origin and evolution of the universe. Besides explaining what the Big Bang theory actually was Dr Simon Singh also told the students how the theory emerged and how many scientists fought against the establishments idea of an eternal and unchanging cosmos. He also looked at the astronomical evidence in favour of a Big Bang moment of creation and discussed why today’s cosmologists remained confident that the Big Bang theory was an accurate description of the origin and evolution of the universe. Later students also interacted with Dr Simon Singh who answered their various queries. Mr Vijay Sabharwal, Secretary, DAV College Management Committee was the chief guest. Mr Sushant Banerjee, Manager of the British Library Chandigarh, graced the occasion with his presence. More than a hundred students of the college and all lecturers of the college attended the lecture. Giving details of Dr Simon Singh’s career Mr Banerjee said Dr Simon Singh was a science journalist and a broadcaster. He studied physics at Imperial College and completed his PhD in particle physics from the University of Cambridge, moving from there to CERN in Geneva. In 1990, Dr Simon Singh joined the BBC’s science department as a producer and director, working on Tomorrow’s World and Horizon. In 1996 he won an award for directing a BBC horizon documentary about Fermat’s Last Theorem. Talking to mediapersons later in the Library, Dr Simon Singh said he had visited several Indian cities like Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi in the past fortnight where he delivered similar lectures. “Other than creating awareness I wish to inspire science teachers in such places to take up such travels like my own,” he said. British Library authorities have informed that the library is re-opening membership on January 15, 2006, at 9 am on first come first served basis.
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Strike by PU students Chandigarh, December 13 The students abstained from classes to support over 10 students who are protesting against not being given a special chance to clear their first year exam. These students have already passed the second year examinations. Activists of PUSU along with students of BSc Honours School had started the hunger strike in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s office on November 30. Student leader Abhishek Puri said the university authorities had not taken any cognisance of their hunger strike and they had been forced to observe a strike in the university. He added that the students had a genuine demand since they had cleared examinations worth more than 70 credits. He pointed out that in case the university did not heed the student’s demands, they would intensify their stir.
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No extension to private schools Chandigarh, December 13 The issue was discussed at a meeting of representatives of a private school association with officials of the Administration.
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Beant Singh case: witness deposes Chandigarh, December 13 The trail is going on at Burail jail. The witness, now posted at Mumbai, had taken blood samples of Harnek Singh and Chamkaur Singh, father and brother of the human bomb, Dilawar Singh. The blood samples had been taken at PGI to match the DNA of the human bomb with his brother and father. The Inspector had also taken samples from two unidentified legs to verify the identify of the human bomb. The next hearing would now be held on December 16. During the cross examination of the witness, undertrial Balwant Singh, raised pro Khalistani slogans and said he had no faith in the judicial system. It may be mentioned that due to delay, the trail has already missed the October 31 deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, forcing the under-trials to languish in jail for over nine years. The high court in one of the directives had reportedly asked the Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special CBI Judge to hold day-to-day hearing in the case and preferably conclude it by October 31,2005. However, the irregular hearing at the high-security Burail jail, where the trial is in progress due to security reasons, has only delayed the trial. The chief of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) Jagtar Singh Hawara is the prime accused in the sensational case. The present Judge, Mr M.M. Sharma, is the fifth judicial officer to hear the case in the last nine years, which breaks continuity adversely affecting the trial proceedings. The recent reported move of the CBI to drop over 250 witnesses in the case was also intended for the early completion of the trial. However, the CBI witnesses are still being cross-examined by the defence counsels.
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remand for Brandy Kharar, December 13 Brandy, according to the police, had gone to attend a
wedding at Zirakpur hours after he allegedly murdered Sukhvinder in
Mohali. Here he also fired shots in the air at the wedding to create
alibis. A case was registered by the police for this offence at
Zirakpur police station. Meanwhile, a local court remanded Brandy to
judicial custody in the flesh trade case today.
The police added that they had acquired the requisite
permission to access the bank accounts of the deceased in order to
ascertain his alleged role in bungling large amounts of money from
QuarkCity where he worked as the head of the electrical wing.
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