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Experts discuss fungal infections
Chandigarh, March 5 The day started with a brief talk on opportunistic fungal infection in AIDS patients by Dr Varsha Gupta. The other topics which were discussed included fungal infections in paediatric patients and those who had undergone transplant. Prof Sunit Singh (PGI), Prof Vinay Sakhuja (PGI) and Dr Shyam Aggarwal (Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi), respectively took part in the discussion. Prof Subhash Varma (PGI), Prof Atul Sachdev (GMCH) and Dr Ashish Bhalla (PGI) talked on the management of fungal infections. All sessions were chaired by experts and researchers from all over the country. The panel discussion on “Guidelines for the management of invasive candidiasis”, also the last session of the symposium, was presided over by Prof T.D. Chugh. Prof K.K. Gomhar, Prof Sunit Singhi, Prof A. Chakrabarti, Prof Shyam Aggarwal, Prof Gurcharan Avasthi and Dr J.K. Oberoi gave their presentations in the last session. |
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Book on mental health released
Chandigarh, March 5 Speaking about the book, Dr Wig says there is “no health without mental health”. “It is the component of mental health that gives quality and meaning to our lives,” he added. The book comprises three main sections. The first part largely consists of articles relating to mental health, published in daily newspapers (mostly in The Tribune, Chandigarh). In addition, there are some recently written articles on common mental symptoms based on a series of lectures delivered at Lajpat Rai Bhavan. More interesting for medical and mental health professionals, but equally informative for the layman, the second section contains articles published in various medical and related journals. It also contains some of the invited oration lectures and keynote addresses. The third section which is somewhat a smaller and contains record of some interviews given by Dr Wig during the past decade and published in various newspapers and medical journals. At the book-release function, the audience was also addressed by Prof I.C. Pathak, Mr Onkar Chand, chairman of the forum, Group Capt P.S. Soni, honorary secretary, and Dr K.J.S. Chatrath, who compiled and edited this book. |
Cricket teams to arrive today
Chandigarh, March 5 Earlier, the rooms were booked in Hotel Mountview for the Indian team but today it was decided that both the teams will stay at Taj hotel. Along with the players, many dignitaries, BCCI officials, selection panel, former cricketers and political bigwigs will come here to see the second Test of Indo-England series, scheduled to start from March 9 to 13 at the PCA stadium, Mohali. The stay arrangement of BCCI officials has been made in Hotel Mountview, Sector 10. The England team will play their second Test match in the stadium. The team had vied with India in December 2001, in which Indians crushed them by 10 wickets. Meanwhile, the return of local star Yuvraj in the team has brought happiness to the city people as they will see the man in action at his home ground. Yuvraj, the 'man of the series' in Pakistan, was rested in the first Test of the series due to hamstring developed in the last one-day match in Pakistan. |
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City boy excels in soccer
Chandigarh, March 5 Telling about his experience, Maria said, "Like any other sportsperson, it was my dream to represent the country but I did not expect it to come so early. My joy knew no bounds when I was selected in the Indian football squad and it was an awesome experience". Maria happens to be the first player from Chandigarh to be inducted into the senior national football team. Started his career as footballer in 1995 and represented Chandigarh in junior nationals and never looked back after that. Chandigarh got recognition due to his achievement in national scale and the home team got affiliated to the All-India Football Association in 1996. In 1999, he got a job with AG Haryana at Chandigarh under the sports quota. This six-foot tall stout defender came to limelight in 2003, when he appeared for the All -India Inter AG Audit Football Tournament held at Chandigarh, where the West Bengal state coach, accompanying the AG Bengal team, spotted him. He offered Maria a stint with Mohan Bagan Club. Describing his initial experience with Mohan Bagan, he said, "When I got a chance to play in the Kolkata Club I was put in the B team. It was a challenge for me to prove my worth and during the practice session with A team, in the last five minutes, I scored two goals. The day changed my fortune and I got my seat reserved in the playing 11 of the Indian Football squad." Maria lately was in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup Qualifier match against Yemen at Delhi on March 1, 2006. "In India, it seems the greater challenge is for the nation's footballers to win an equal level of respect in their homeland. The game still struggles for government support, as yet there is no coordinated strategy to support the development of football in India, and big business houses stand distant. Without the support of both, India will struggle to achieve its full potential," said Maria remorsefully. |
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Anoop wins golf title
Chandigarh, March 5 The tournament was organised by the Legal Fraternity of Chandigarh and played on an annual basis in which members of legal fraternity play against each other. The ceremonial Tee off was done by Mr Shilpi Choudhary, Cluster Head (Punjab), of Citibank. As many as 60 golfers from Chandigarh, Delhi and surrounding areas took part in this tournament which was played on stable ford format at golf club. The running trophy was clinched by the Delhi team with 13 points while the Chandigarh team could pile up only 10 points. Under Nett 0-9 handicap, B.S. Gill was declared winner. Arun Malik and Sandeep Jasuja won under Nett 10-17 handicap and Net 18-24 handicap, respectively. The closest to the pip of the 3rd Hole was won by Anoop Chaudhary and the straightest drive was hit by Saguna Jain on the 13th Hole landing two inches of the centre line. |
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Divya, Manish declared best players
Chandigarh, March 5 In girls' category, MCM DAV College, Sector 36, team won the overall first place while second place went to G.M.H.S, Sector 36. S.G.G.S. Club, Sector 26, came third. In boys' group, SD College, Sector 32, came first followed by Government College, Sector 11, and Chandigarh Club, Sector 44. The prizes were given by Mr APS Sandhu (PCS) President, Ball Badminton Association of Chandigarh. |
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Anandit wins billiards
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