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Talk on writing in English
Chandigarh, January 14 An author of six books of fiction and active champion of literature from Asia, Xu Xi has compiled and co-edited the first comprehensive anthology of Hong Kong writing in English. Also present were Y.P. Joshi, Head of the Department, English, and Prof Anil Sarwal,
coordinator of the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Professor Sarwal raised pertinent questions with regard to language and culture and others related to western indoctrination, neo-imperialism, authenticity of the diasporic writing and the entire issue of local identity. In her presentation, Xu Xi explained that though English had spread in the world due to English colonialism, the language was fast undergoing many changes in its vocabulary and structure and was borrowing many new words from other languages. Xu Xi also read passages from her novels and stories and also made references to the works of Maxine Hong Kingston and Ha Jin, the ethnic Chinese authors writing in English. Students and teachers from different colleges attended the talk.
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Workshop to hone writing skills
Chandigarh, January 14 The chairman of the akademi, Dr Naresh, while addressing the gathering, assured that the akademi would hold more such workshops in which eminent writers would teach budding writers the basics of good writing. The workshop was held in four categories in which young writers read out their compositions. Eighty students from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula participated in the workshop.
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Make peace happen, says US scholar
Chandigarh, January 14 Prof Michael True, Prof Emeritus Assumption College, U.S.A, in his lecture said peace did not just happen it had to be made and required skills of negotiation. The skills required were the same as those required to settle differences and conflict in the family, neighbourhood and community of nations. He said the U.S. alone spent 500 billion dollars in a year to make war in the world. Spiritual commitment was essential for peacemaking. Mr Onkar Chand, Chairman, Servants of the People Society, Chandigarh, in his presidential remarks observed that science and spirituality was required as against religion and politics. The lecture was followed by a lively discussion in which Dr Ronki Ram, Dr Shalini Mehta, Mr Parduman Singh, Mr Baldev Pandey and students participated. Mr Stanzin Dawa from the Department of Gandhian Studies proposed a vote of thanks.
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Efforts of NSS volunteers lauded
Chandigarh, January 14 Speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory session of the camp, Mr Dalip Chand said: “All villagers are very happy at the way students took interest in addressing their problems”. Student volunteers educated women on nutrition, a balanced and hygienic diet and also imparted knowledge on sex education. A rally addressing issues such as female foeticide, women education, abuse of drugs and addiction, increasing use of pesticides and insecticides for crop production and factors leading to soil erosion and water pollution was also held. Giani Hari Singh, vice-president, Block Samiti, was the guest of honour.
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Winter carnival at Mount Carmel
Chandigarh, January 14 Besides the swings, food and games stalls, a number of competitions were also organised. These included an inter-school spelling bee competition and a fashion show for the ex-Carmalites and students of class X. On the concluding day, the Bible Society of India donated a walking stick and a book in Braille each to three students of the Blind
School.
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Workshop on VLSI design
Chandigarh, January 14 The aim of the workshop was to generate awareness concerning various aspects of VLSI design among students, faculty and other entry level professionals working in the area of VLSI. As many as 60 candidates from the region participated in the workshop. Dr D.N. Singh, vice-president, IMS and executive director, SCL, Mohali, presented the inaugural address.
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Spelling contest
Chandigarh, January 14 The unique quiz competition will be hosted by Giri Balasubramaniam and is targeted at schoolchildren from classes IV to VII. The winners stand to receive Annapurna scholarships and a trophy.
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Online study material
Chandigarh, January 14 The online study material can be downloaded free of cost from the section “Announcements” of the site www.pu.ac.in.
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News Analysis
Chandigarh, January 14 Mr Bhardwaj would do well to begin his government's end-gender bias movement in the judiciary from his parent High Court - the Punjab and Haryana High Court. It was at this High Court that Mr Bhardwaj started his legal practice, later moving to Delhi and the Supreme Court when his political star was on the ascent. However, since he claims to have been keeping a close tab on the developments in his own court - as he generally refers the Punjab and Haryana High Court to - he would know that since its establishment in Chandigarh, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has not seen any lady advocate being elevated to the Bench. True, there have been instances of lady judicial officers being promoted to the Bench here, not even a single lady advocate has been bestowed this honour. Even now, the two sitting lady Judges - Ms Justice Kiran Anand Lall and Ms Justice Nirmal Yadav - have come from the subordinate judiciary. Time and again, lady advocates, who constitute about 20 per cent of the total strength of the advocates practising in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, have represented to successive Chief Justices of this High Court, Chief Justices of India, Union Law Ministers, Prime Ministers and even the President. In their representations, they have sought removal of this anomaly. But to no avail. To a question as to why no lady advocate had been ever recommended for elevation to the Bench, a Chief Justice of this High Court had curtly replied: "Maybe there are no good-enough lady lawyers." But, lady advocates don't agree with this viewpoint. "If none of us is good enough, why do we still have ample clients? Why have many of us been continuing as law officers of governments for the past so many years? All this talk of not being good enough is in poor taste," says a lady advocate. Incidentally, a lady advocate - Ms Daya Chaudhary - is presently Assistant Solicitor General, Government of India, in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, making her the top law officer handling cases where the Union Government is a party. Many others have been holding senior positions in the offices of Advocates General of Punjab and Haryana. However, despite the commitment made by the Law Minister, it would still take some time before a lady lawyer from the Punjab and Haryana High Court is elevated to the Bench. For, in the last list, which had seven names, of lawyers recommended for elevation by the collegium of the High Court, all were men. But, while the High Court could wait to recommend a lady advocate's name for elevation, it could, in the meanwhile, remove another anomaly. This High Court doesn't have a single designated senior advocate. The last designated senior advocate was Surjeet Kaur Taunque, who passed away many years ago.
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“Tere Nakhrey” launched
Chandigarh, January 14 The Punjabi album titled “Tere Nakhrey” is a melodious blend of the folk and classical tradition replete with innovated rhythmic strains. The composition is weaved in pure raga ‘Darbari’ but intermingled with western drum beats, use of rock guitars, the harmonium, solo violin and solo tabla to create a magical effect. Jasbir Singh Bir, IAS, while releasing the album, complimented the composer, lyricists and singer. A postgraduate in Indian classical music and a strong proponent of the Punajbi folk tradition, Kanwer Pal has been a brand ambassador for Ponty Chadha company products. Former Punjab minister Naseeb Singh Gill, Mr Rajinder Singh Chadha, Mr M.S. Lobana, District and Sessions Judge (retd), and Mr Pardeep Magazine spoke on the occasion. |
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S. African troupe to perform today
Chandigarh, January 14 Mr M.M. Sharma, Regional Director (North), Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), said here today that the programme was being organised as part of the cultural exchange programme between India and South Africa. Launched in 1998, the company is actively engaged in the promotion of Indian dances around the world and mainly performs Kathak and folk dances. Mr Sharma said under the new “Horizons” series, the ICCR was giving a platform to the budding Indian artistes to perform in various cities. |
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