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Summer camps with a difference
Chandigarh, April 23 For this summer jamboree, St John High School, Sector 26, has set up a puppetry cell in the school for the students of Classes VI to IX. Vivek High School too has followed suit while Sacred Heart School, Gobindgarh, is already holding puppetry classes of regular basis. For this the schools have roped in Putul Nacher
Ashor, a puppet theatre group of Chandigarh. Talking to Chandigarh Tribune, Anupama
Neogi, director of the puppet-group, said that puppet making was not only a funfilled activity but also a new and interesting learning experience both for students and teachers. She added that such activities should be made an integral part of education to promote creativity among the children. Anupama has already conducted workshops at YPS. At St John’s puppetry has been made a part of the academic calendar. The city kids are also practising the brain exercises this summer. The Brilliance Club which opened a few days back in the city is offering brain exercises as well as ABACUS learning to the young ones. Mr Dinesh Victor, managing director, said that such exercises would help the students improve memory retention skills and concentration levels. The Go Bananas Kid’s Club is also going top gear. Anu
Vala, the Director of the club, informed that a spring summer camp was recently organised in which students from all age groups participated in a dance and theatre workshop which concluded with stage performances. She added that the club would soon start another camp which would feature a variety of activities aimed at combining fun with learning. The British School, Panchkula, too has planned activities like kite making and flower decoration for the school kids.
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YPS students bring home Brecht’s theme
Chandigarh, April 23 Impressive performances by the cast — Puneet Gill, Deepan Waraich, Haripal Singh, Roohbir Singh,
Aanchal, Rishabh Gupta, Bhanu Dhanjal, Ramandeep, Kanika, Vasundhara,
Jaikar, Chitwandeep, VIshvajeet and Amanjyot — added punch to the presentation. The sets were designed by Chandrashekhar and costumes by Gina Singh. Coming to the plot, it leads you right back to 19th century Russia where the play opens with an introduction of the royal family of Grusinia which is all set to welcome its newborn son on an Easter Sunday. But as fate would have it, the kingdom witnesses violent revolt that results in the killing of the Governor and yet another misfortune for his wife who leaves behind her child while choosing a dress for the escape. But the child lands in the custody of kitchen maid who scales mountains and overcomes several other obstacles to ensure the child gets a safe haven. In the process she suffers alienation from family and trauma on the front of marriage which is not to her liking. Her sole reason for hoping and surviving is the child, who is soon to become the bone of contention between the maid and his actual mother who resurfaces after thee years. As the mother claims her son back to seek inheritance rights, she is faced with the court of law that allows no miscarriage of justice. After heated arguments from both sides, the court rules in favour of the maid, thus underlining the principle of natural justice which was so close to Brecht’s heart.
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Protesting teachers medically examined
Chandigarh, April 23 These teachers, Mr Lachman Dass and Kiran Kumar, both hailing from Muktsar district in Punjab, had refused to go to the hospital for a medical check-up. The police reached their camp in front of the office of the Director Public Instructions, Punjab, in Sector 17 with a team of doctors for carrying out the medical examination. The condition of the protesting teachers was reported to be critical. They are demanding regular recruitment through the Punjab Education Department, whereas the state government is recruiting them through zila parishads. Mr Jaswinder Singh Sidhu, president of Unemployed Teachers Union, Punjab, has threatened to intensify the stir claiming that the Punjab Government was maintaining a callous attitude towards the fair demands. He claimed that a large number of teachers were coming forward in support of their agitation. He said they were making arrangements for a zonal-level roadblock on April 25. Meanwhile, in the evening, the police shifted Mr Lachman Dass and Mr Kiran Kumar to the Sector 16 General Hospital after their conditions further deteriorated. However, Mr Jagdeep Sharma of Patiala and Mr Balwinder Sharma of Mansa replaced them and continued the fast. Earlier, the police had taken Mr Balwinder Singh Rai, general secretary of the Primary Teachers Union, Punjab, to the hospital forcibly. His condition had reportedly worsened due to seven-day fast.
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Thousands appear for railway exam
Chandigarh, April 23 For the convenience of the candidates, the Railways had made arrangements for the travel of the candidates from the railway station to the examination centres and back. A special train was also run from the Chandigarh Railway Station to Ambala. Meanwhile, officials of the Northern Railway at the railway station, battled against the heavy rush of candidates who had come to the City to appear for the railway recruitment examinations. They said the only 20 per cent of the candidates, who had been called, appeared in the test. Due to a power cut, the supply to the railway station was affected through the day. The reservation terminals functioned below their speed as the systems was running on power back up. An official in the Electricity Department said a tree had fallen on the supply line but the supply had been restored later.
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Scouts’ final testing over
Chandigarh, April 23 The asanas were conducted under the supervision of Dr B. Islam, State Training Commissioner (Scouts) of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Bharat Scouts and
Guides (BS and G). It was followed by the Bedan Powell set of exercises. After the exercises, the scouts took part in the Base Testing, which included testing their proficiency in camping, hiking, community development, social service and games leadership. “With these activities, they have achieved the final testing up to Rashtrapati award level,” said Mr C.J. Kalra, Leader Trainer, NHQ, The BS and G, New Delhi. Mr S.K. Jain, Deputy Commissioner, KVS, too paid a visit to KV 31 to have a feel of the training camp. The evening saw a grand campfire, an integral part of the Scouts and Guides Movement, attended by the important officials of the KVS, Chandigarh region, along with 300 participants. A cultural programme showcasing bhajans, patriotic songs, skits and bhangra was also performed today. “The entire event assumes significance in view of the fact that the Bharat Scouts and Guides Movement is celebrating its centenary year all over the world. The movement began in 1907,” told Mrs S.P. Shergill, Principal, KV, Sector 31.
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Tiny tots have fun
Mohali, April 23 Jumping, shouting and laughing of the tiny tots made the atmosphere enjoyable. The faculty as well as senior students of the school witnessed and enjoyed the water play of the kids. Ms Ranjeet Bedi, Principal, said their main aim to make the teaching learning process and entertaining one, teaching the students to learn even while at play. She encouraged all small children of nursery and pre-nursery classes to take part in the water play.
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S.D. School annual function
Chandigarh, April 23 The function was inaugurated by the president of the Pt Mohan Lal S.D. Educational Society, Mr K.K. Sharma. A cultural programme was presented by the school students. The `Radha Kishan' dance performed by the students enthralled the audience. A number of other items like Pahari Dance, Western dance, Garhwali and Sammi dance were also presented by the students. A prize distribution function was also
organized. A bhangra performance was also highly appreciated.
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College staff felicitated
Chandigarh, April 23 Dr (Ms) Satinder Dhillon, Principal of the college also garlanded the staff members and while appreciating their cooperation, commitment and a sense of accountability towards the profession expressed a sense of gratitude towards them all.
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Workshop ends
Chandigarh, April 23 The workshop was organised by the eighth semester students of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department. The event was organised by a four-member team comprising Gagandeep Singh, Jasmine Kaur Gill, Indu Gupta and Kishore Singh.
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Cigarette firm to sue NGO
Chandigarh, April 23 Talking to the Chandigarh Tribune here yesterday, Ms Nita Kapoor, Senior Vice-President (Corporate Affairs), refuted allegations in a section of the Press that the company was violating various provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, by launching a promotional campaign on the Panjab University campus here. “The news-item is a clear attempt to malign the company, which has an impeccable record of over four decades in the region,” Ms Kapoor alleged. She, however, ruled out professional rivalry behind the publication of the news-item. She claimed that the NGO, which had complained to the Chandigarh Police about the promotional campaign of the company involving students had never brought the matter “to our notice”.
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Placental growth fatal in first-time pregnancy
Chandigarh, April
23 In a joint study carried out by Dr Vivekananda Jha, Associate Professor in the Department of Nephrology, and Dr Vanita Jain, Associate Professor of the Department of Gynaecology, PGIMER, they have zeroed in on this protein for causing damage during pregnancy. However, in the absence of any diagnostic test to ascertain which women are likely to develop pre-eclampsia, doctors are unable to pick up such patients early on leading to complications in pregnancy. "The only wayout of pre-eclampsia is delivering the baby. It is primarily a pregnancy disease and goes away after the birth of the baby. However, the symptoms may necessitate a cesarean which could be detrimental to the baby if the pregnancy is in the early months and prove fatal for the mother as well," Dr Jha explains As many as 10 per cent women develop this problem at the time of pregnancy though first-timers are at a greater risk of developing the problem. Since there is no test available to ascertain the presence of this protein, the condition can be diagnosed only after it develops in a patient. "This implies that all women are at an equal risk of developing the problem which makes the problem all the more significant," adds Prof Jha. While the experts have arrived at the cause of the problem by studying a group of 80 odd-patients, the findings will be validated by applying it to a larger group of expecting mothers. Further, the doctors are hopeful of developing a test to diagnose the presence of the placenta growth factor in the urine. "If our finding holds good in a large group as well like it has in a group of 80-odd patients that we have studied, we will work out a test to identify the ''risk group''. Since this protein is secreted in the urine, a simple urine test around the fourth or the fifth month of pregnancy should be able to pick up the presence of the erring protein. Such patients can then be treated accordingly," he states.
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Chaitnya, Jiya shine in skating carnival
Chandigarh, April 23 Other results:
boys: under-16: Rajat 1, Ravinder 2; 14-16 years: Arvind 1, Parminder 2;
under-14: Rohit 1, Navdeep 2, Amar 3; 12-14 years: Rahul 1, Gaurav 2,
Parag 3; 10-12 years: Harshdeep 1, Bhavdeep 2; 8-10 years: Chanchal
Preet 1, Simran 2, Jatin 3; 6-8 years: Davinder Pal 1, Arpan 2, Mohit 3;
4-6 years: Kartik 1, Angad 2, Aryan Pal 3; 0-4 years: Chaitnya 1,
Darshan 2, Gurman 3. Girls: 12-14 years: Pawandeep 1; 10-12 years:
Apoorvapal 1, Sanchi 2; 8-10 years: Darshvinder 1, Shreya 2, Shefali 3;
6-8 years: Ibadat 1, Srijna, Hasmit 3; 4-6 years: Chahat 1, Kashish 2;
0-4 years: Jiya 1, Amanat 2, Ananya 3. Hockey: seniors: Chandigarh 1,
Sangrur 2, Amritsar 3; junior boys: Roller Bones-Chandigarh 1, AKSIPS-Chd
2, Ferozepore 3; sub junior: KB DAV-Chd 1, Bhawan-Pkl 2, Bhawan-Chd
3. Girls: KBDAV, Chd 1, Ryan, Chd 2. |
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Coaching centre beat Press Club
Chandigarh,
April 23 Batting first, the DAV players, all coached by former Indian
cricketer Yograj Singh, put on a fine batting display to accumulate a
massive score of 209 runs in the allotted 20 overs at the lost six
wickets. Rajesh top-scored with a hard-hitting 63, while Ravi (45) and
Saket (26) were the other main scorers. For the Chandigarh Press Club,
Maneesh Chhibber picked up three wickets for 25 runs in his quota of
four overs while Ramesh Handa and O.P. Thakur got one wicket
each. Chasing the mammoth total, the Press Club-XI was provided a brisk
start by opener Jaipal Singh. However, continuous fall of wickets at the
other end resulted in the entire innings folding up at just 98
runs. Rakesh (3/9) and Vaibhav (2/25) were the main wicket-takers for
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Ikttesh to represent city
Chandigarh, April 23 The
trials for selecting the Chandigarh team were held at the CLTA on a
round robin basis. Ikttesh got the better of her much senior players to
secure place in the team. Ikttesh, a 12-year-old student of Class VIII
in Carmel Convent School, recently won the girls Under-14 singles and
doubles titles during the AITA-Delta Talent Series Tennis Tournament
held at Dehra Dun. In the singles final Ikttesh defeated Baljinder Kaur
of Delhi 6-0, 6-2 and in the doubles final, pairing with Baljinder Kaur,
she defeated Samia Rizvi ( UP) and Parminder Kaur (Chd) 6-0, 6-2. |
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24 selected for Nepal karate tournament
Panchkula, April 23 Over 80 players from
various schools of Panchkula participated in the trials. The names of
selected players are Rashi, Malvika, Hardeep Singh, Ankit Gupta, Mohit,
Piyush, Hitesh, Varun, Prem, Saurabh Batish, Navjot Singh, Shivam
Sharma, Kunal, Deepak, Akshat Sharma, Vivek, Vishal, Chetan, Manish
Puri, Arvind, Prince, Gurjant Singh, Sarthak Garg, Satinder. — TNS |
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