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SRIU students a harassed lot
Chandigarh, February 11 Addressing a press conference, the president of the SRIU Off-Campus Coordinator Association, Dr B.S Bains, alleged here today that despite repeated representations the university was not refunding the fee of the students. It may be recalled that the Supreme Court had ordered the closure of all private universities in the state terming them as ‘‘illegal’’. However, the court had directed the state government to enroll the students of these universities in the government-run universities and hold the examinations. Dr Bains alleged the university, being run by influential political leaders, had duped hundreds of students of crores of
rupees. He urged the Center to intervene in the matter in the interest of justice and save the future of over 500 students from the region.
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Important socio-economic issues
Chandigarh, February 11 Dr Josh was speaking at the national seminar on ‘‘India’s
Globality: Politics of Resistance, Recovery, Relocation and Reinvention’’, organised by the Department of Political Science under the UGC Special Assistance Programme at Panjab University. Referring to the homogenised version of the process of globalisation by both print and electronic media, Dr Josh said social-economic issues that were critical to the masses were getting pushed under the carpet as a result. Prof A.S. Narang from IGNOU emphasised on the withdrawal of the State under the emergent ‘new’ political economy. He referred to the ongoing support for the processes and globalisation coming essentially from the proprietary classes who are the beneficiaries. Prof H. S. Mehta and Prof Swarnjit Mehta favoured the need for reinventing India from a ‘‘civilizational India’’ to a ‘‘territorial India’’ in the emerging world order. Prof Neera Chandhoke from Delhi University questioned if the Indian state could afford to cede responsibility as far as securing the welfare of its citizens was concerned? Prof Surya Kant, Panjab University, examined the implications of globalisation of Indian economy for internal political stability.
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Entertainment for all at ‘Euphoria 2006’
Chandigarh, February 11 After beginning on a musical note, "Utopia", a comedy on life in a medical college, was the highlight of the inaugural day. "Euphoriagraphy", a dance and music based item, too, was thoroughly enjoyed by the 30-odd participating teams. While students and more students from medical colleges continued to pour in all through the day to register themselves for the fest, an All-India cricket tournament, organised as a part the fest, got underway at different locations in the city. The star attraction for the evening, comedian Jaswinder had the students in splits with his anecdotes and jokes. The session that followed saw local disc jockeys battle it out for the first position, giving music comprising a mix of Hindi, English and Punjabi numbers. The fest was inaugurated by the UT Health Secretary, Mr Krishan Mohan, who lauded the efforts of the students for showing great team spirit and putting up a spectacular show. The Director-Principal, Dr H. M. Swami appreciated the efforts of the students in organising the fest all by themselves. Others who spoke at the inaugural function included Dr A. K. Janmeja and student co-ordinator Saurabh Uppal. Contests and activities at the fest get underway tomorrow. While “Ragini Antakshri” is expected to be the highlight tomorrow, other events during the day include a debate and a Western dance round.
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Rural employment Act was overdue: Jain
Chandigarh, February 11 Dr Shashi Jain, Principal of Dev Samaj College for Girls, Sector 45, said the recently announced National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was long overdue for poverty alleviation and employment generation. The first of its kind, it was an initiative with 80 per cent Central funding to operationalise the right to work enshrined in the Constitution, she added.
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Computer-aided learning project in more schools
Chandigarh, February 11 An official press note said today that the action had come as a follow-up to the inauguration of the scheme by Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), UT Administrator, at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, recently. The note said the drive had been introduced as part of the Administration’s move to make use of computers as an integral part of complete school education and not merely as an additional subject on workable knowledge about computers. In order to make the computer-aided learning material as an interactive CD, the Education Department has signed an MoU with the Azim Premji Foundation. The foundation has developed CDs for Class 1 to 8, both in Hindi and English, which are interactive and encourages the students work along with the CD.
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Course conducted
Chandigarh, February 11 As many as 21 public health professionals from various parts of the country like Punjab, Uttranchal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa attended the course. The prime aim of the course was to develop the public health professionals into public health managers to cater to the needs and future demands of the country in the context of National Rural Health Mission, wherein Public Health Managers are required at the district and state levels. This is being done to increase efficiency of the health services. Participants had the opportunity to learn the core management skills in health system evaluations, need assessment, problem identification, analysis and finding cost economic solutions and strategies, policy formulations and health sector reforms, human resource management, including communication, organisation behaviour, and conflict management.
— TNS
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Campus recruitment drive
Chandigarh, February 11 Matrix Worldwide, a noted international giant in the field of education operating at Australia, New Zealand, Canada and UK, is launching its India operations in March , 2006. Addressing students, Mr Rohit Shekhar Sharma, CEO, said:"We want to deliver quality education which surpasses anything previously known in the field of total brain development.”
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Mohali, February 11 Among those who took part were Kanwar Imtiaz, Dr Surinder Gill, Bhagwant Singh, Sham Singh, Manmohan Singh Daon, Kidar Nath Kidar, Darshan Buttar, Jaswinder Singh, Shabdish, Amarjit Ghuman, Neeru Aseem, Goverdhan Gappy, Harmeet Vidyarthi and Nirmal Jaswal. OC
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Farewell party
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 11 According to a press note, the programme began with a Western dance followed by a Punjabi dance, a ramp show and a skit highlighting corruption in the police department. While Kanav (Class X) was crowned “Master Shishu Niketan”, Ankita (Class X) bagged the “Miss Shishu Niketan” title. The founder-director, Ms Suchinta Khorana, and the Principal, Ms Amita Khorana, addressed the students. Exhibition
St Anne's Convent School, Sector 32 organised their annual exhibition “Aakriti 2006” here today. The SP (Security) to the Punjab Chief Minister, Mr Vivek Mishra, inaugurated the exhibition. According to a press note, exquisite art and craft items section and the computer section were appreciated by the visitors.
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School annual function
Mohali, February 11 Mr S.R. Chaudhuri, president of the society, said the function was presided over by Mr S.K. Checker, president, Rotary, Chandigarh. The society had organised essay and painting competition on July 16 last year as part of its national environment campaign planned by the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment. As many as 553 students from 16 schools took part in the competition based on topics related to environment issues.
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Shovana’s performance enthrals audience
Chandigarh, February 11 Shovana started the programme with an ‘Uthaan’ and ‘Vandana’ in laudation of Lord Krishna. She then went on to perform the fundamental syllables of Kathak. She explained that every dance form has its own aura but Kathak has been endowed with the dominant ‘abhinya’ form which she demonstrated through a ‘Gat–bhava’ presentation of an episode of ‘Kalia daman’ from the epic Mahabharata. She co-related the motherhood of those indulging in female foeticide with ‘Pootna’. She was at her best with ‘Yashodhra’ wherein she defined the ‘navrasa’ with brilliant display of nimble foot work, facial gestures and eloquent stage movements. She concluded the recital with a ‘lori’ for Lord Krishna . Music composer Pt Madho Parsad supported her on the vocals while Subhash Nirvan was on the tabla and Vijay Sharma on the sitar. Later, children from the Saket Council for Physically Handicapped also presented a musical programme. Shailaja Bhatt, president, Association of Inner Wheel Clubs of India honoured the artistes. Neeru Khattar and Deepa Sahib Singh hosted the programme. |
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Captivating sitar recital by Gaurav
Chandigarh, February 11 It was a veritable treat for music lovers of the City Beautiful who relished the soulful strains of sitar and Tabla solo performance by UK-based exponent Pritam Singh. A disciple of Pandit Ravi
Shanker, young Gaurav, commenced with the alaap, jod followed by jhala in evergreen evening Raaga Puriya Kalyan. The captivating delineation of the raaga was followed by a “gat” in “Roopak
tala” before he switched on to Raaga “Hamsadhwani” with a short “alaap” in a neat and well constructed manner. The “gat” in the same raaga displayed excellent control of the artiste in swara play.
Raaga “Mishra Kafi” was Mazumdar’s next composition in “Thumri” style, mostly for rhythmic expression, with lighter touches. Gaurav concluded his concert with “Sitarkhani gat” in “drut teen
taal”. He was accompanied by Vineet Vyas on tabla. Then came young tabla artist from the UK to take the centre stage for his tabla solo recital. He produced crisp and clear “bols” creating a very agreeable impression on the audience. He began with Roopak tala displaying delectable “Peshkar, gat,
rela, qayada and paran”. Pritam concluded his concert with “gat” and “paran” set to “teen
taal”. Kendra Director ML Koser honoured the artistes. |
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Shammi Kapoor’s songs
mesmerise audience
Chandigarh, February 11 Led by Naresh Jacob and his team of Jaspreet and Param Chandel, they gave an entertaining performance in voices packed with mischief, romance and melody. While they presented a number of songs, including "Diwana Mujh Sa Nahin", "Barbar Dekho", "O Haseena Zulfon Wali", "Deewana Hua Badal" among others, the group entertained frequent requests from the crowd and even gave repeat performances to oblige the audience. The carnival which is being organised by the Centre for Carnival Arts in association with The Tribune presented individual dance items by Neha, Pitavas Pradhan and Ripudaman Kaur. Bilal Ahmed, coming all the way from Kargil, cracked jokes, adding a dash of variety to the song and dance show. The usual trappings of the carnival—sketching and tattooing booths—also did brisk business. At the Artists' Corner, Prof Ravindra Sharma, demonstrated painting on fabrics. |
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