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Shiamak, students spellbind audience
Chandigarh, June 8 With Shiamak egging his students on from the wings where he stood right through the one hour long performance, the tone was set for vitality and exuberance. An audio-visual presentation cut to music and highlighting Shiamak’s achievements through the year was followed by his introduction to the evening today at the Tagore Theatre, “God helps us spread the power of love through dance and this program is more for giving people confidence and joy,” he announced. Indeed, the buoyancy was clearly evident right from the charming performances by children in the age group of 4-6 years to the more feisty moves displayed by the older lot. Dressed in vibrant colours, yellows, bright blues, reds and pinks — with tassels, scarves and shimmering trimmings being used as props, the entire evening had the audience in an almost constant state of applause. Starting with the juniors boogying fervently to “Paathshala” from “Rang De Basanti” the tenor was set for pulsating music and loads of fun. Cheery grins, happy faces and intense concentration could be seen on the performers faces as they presented 16 routines, each one different for its costumes, wiggles, props and music. Simple steps, oft repeated but neatly choreographed kept the spirit alive with the grand finale a medley of four Amitabh Bachchan songs as an ode to this fine actor. No surprise this for Shiamak professed his fondness for both father and son. “They are warm, genuine people and I really like them both. Abhishek particularly, for his immense support to SDIPA”. The next session begins on July 10 to August 24 at Sector 24.
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SD-32, DAV-10 attracting students
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 8 While the GGDSD College is riding a high after being slated as an institute for potential for excellence by the UGC, the DAV College 10 is expecting a big draw after it allowed girl students for admission. The GGDSD College prospectus has been available from June 1 and the last date is June 24. The merit list will be displayed on June 25 and admission will start from July 3. Among postgraduate courses, the college offers 30 seats in MCom on merit basis. The minimum qualification is BCom or BBA or BA with Honours in economics, mathematics or statistics with at least 45 per cent marks. The college is also introducing a course in Masters in Business Economics. There are 30 seats for this course and admission is through an entrance test, conducted by the Panjab University. Students with a Bachelors degree with physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, biotech, computers, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, mathematics, Statistics or equivalent can also take up MSc bio-Informatics at the college. There are 15 seats for the course. Another 15 seats are available in the college for MSc (biotechnology). A Bachelors degree with physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, biotech, computers, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology or an equivalent subject is the minimum qualification. The college also offers 35 seats in MSc (information technology). A BCA or BIT or B.E/B.Tech in computer science is the minimum requirement. The college also offers postgraduate diplomas. There are 35 seats in computer applications, 30 seats in mass communication, 30 seats in tourism and travel management, 30 seats in marketing management and 30 seats in personnel management and labour welfare. Undergraduate courses include 40 seats in BCA and another 40 in BBA. The college offers 25 seats in BSc (Hons.) biotechnology and another 25 seats in BSc (Hons.) bioinformatics. There are 450 seats for students who want to do BA and 140 seats for those who want to do BCom. There are 150 seats each for BSc medical and non-medical. Admission to DAV College will take place from July 3. The last date for submission of admission forms for admission to BCom, BCA, BSc (Hons.) bioinformatics, BSc. (Hons.) biotechnology, BBA and all postgraduate degree programmes is June 26. Merit lists for admission to these classes will be displayed on the college notice board on June 29. For the four-year Bachelors course in physical education, application forms can be submitted by June 30. Sports trials will take place on July 4. Merit lists will be displayed on July 5. Among undergraduate courses, the college offers BA (Hons), BCom, BCom (Hons), BCA, BBA, BSc (Hons) bioinformatics, BSc (Hons) biotechnology, BSc with bioinformatics, BSc with biotechnology, BSc (medical), BSc (non medical), BSc (computer science) and BPEd. The college offers MCom and MBE, MA (English), MA (psychology), MA (public administration), MA (sociology), MSc (IT), MSc bioinformatics, MSc biotechnology, MSc (chemistry), MSc (mathematics and MSc (zoology) as its postgraduate degree programmes. The postgraduate diploma programmes that are being run by the college in the evening include computer applications, marketing management, mass communication, personnel management and labour welfare, insurance management and postgraduate diploma in business management. The college offers certain career-oriented add-on courses. These include translation (English to Hindi), journalism, counselling and guidance, industrial chemistry and electronic hardware maintenance.
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Workshops for kids conclude
Chandigarh, June 8 The workshops were organised by Srijan — an Institute of Creativity, an NGO working for the upkeep of cultural heritage, in collaboration with the State Bank of India, Panjab University branch. The function started with the traditional lighting of lamp, followed by a devotional song. Ishita, Leena and Jagriti recited poems and a workshop on creative writing was organised. Tiny tots presented a song. A one-act play directed by Yogesh Arora was appreciated.
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Workshop finale at Kalagram
Mohali, June 8 Stress was laid on personality development, spoken English and western dance. The workshop was aimed at providing learning in a stress-free environment. It was undertaken by Ms Veena Bakshi and Ms Deepali Kapoor. The grand finale would be held at
Kalagram.
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Arrest of Lucky’s wife stayed till July 14
Chandigarh, June 8 The high court had restrained the police from arresting Ms Harneet till today. The Judge also directed the Mayor’s wife to deposit her passport with the police and extend cooperation in the investigation of the case registered against her. She was also directed to appear before the investigation officer as and when told. Ms Harneet had been booked for theft after Raju, the salesman of a Sector 17 garment shop, the main accused in the matter, had allegedly confessed to his crime and had told crime branch officials that Ms Harneet and Ms Jaspal Kaur Bhattal were also involved in the theft. On May 23, the Additional District and Sessions Judge rejected the plea for grant of anticipatory bail to Ms Harneet in the case. In her petition before the high court, she stated that Ms Bhattal had been granted anticipatory bail by a Chandigarh court while her plea was turned down.
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Court moved over non-payment of rent
Chandigarh, June 8 According to the society’s secretary, Lt Col R.S. Grewal (retd), the persons concerned owe the society a total of Rs 2.27 lakh. Rent earned from these shops is used for utility services and maintenance of the society premises. As a consequence, a number of works like repairing internal roads and provision of guard house is pending. He said that the lease for all the shops expired a long time ago, but the tenants were neither paying rent nor vacating the premises in spite of legal notices sent to them earlier. Since 10 years have not elapsed since the completion of the construction of the shops, the Haryana Rent Act is not applicable in this case.
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Consideration of charges in Bhullar case on Aug 10
Chandigarh, June 8 The case would come up for consideration of charges before the ADSJ on August 10. The Chandigarh police, after dropping charges under TADA against Bhullar, had filed a fresh challan in the court. In the fresh challan, the police had added Sections 302, 307, 427, 216 and 120-B of the IPC and Section ¾ of the Explosives Act against Bhullar, Manjeet Singh, Man Mohan, Navneet and Gurjant Singh. Gurjant Singh and Navneet have died.
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Dance a therapy, says Shiamak Davar
Chandigarh, June 8 “It was a great honour because the government finally recognised that we are evoking a new genre of movement, pioneering modern dance, which combines the best of Eastern and Western movements.” His joie de vivre is undeniable for dance is his life and spirituality his spirit and he makes for a perfect combination. “I believe I am an instrument to channel positivism to people and get them young so they have a goal, a mission and can expend energy in the right way.” His school is a “healing place”, he insists, where music and dance encourages, supports and cheers. “Physical limitations should never be a binding factor to reaching out for our dreams. You may not be a great dancer but you could be a great friend, a wonderful cook. Everyone has something within them that they excel at, find that.” In love with God, the power of prayer and a thirst for knowledge keeps the seeker in him going. “I have always been different because I was never afraid of showing my love,” he says with conviction. This brings us to his Victory Arts Foundation, which he has been running for the last 25 years for special people with disabilities, people at risk of HIV/AIDS and those affected by cerebral palsy. “I speak about my Foundation today because we want people to come to us and feel the spirit, the healing touch of dance with us. We do not charge anything but dance is therapy and we want to reach out to as many people as we can.” After having achieved so much what challenges him now? “India has too much talent, its complete madness. Unfortunately we have no education for performing arts and it is proven that dance is beneficial to your grades and health. Here is where I want to concentrate.” With his fingers in many pies, choreography for Hrithik Roshan in ‘Dhoom-2’, for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’, a mega musical on Nelson Mandela which he is to co-direct and choreograph and a ‘Carmen’ type opera incorporating Rajasthani and jazz moves, he has his hands full but loves every bit of it for, “passion for my craft, loads of hard work and faith keep me going,” he smiles and for someone who does not spend more than three minutes dancing in a day, his students today at the performance certainly made him lift his head with pride. For that is the power of dance. |
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‘Sa Re Ga Ma’ winner to perform today
Chandigarh, June 8 To be organised by the Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi in association with the Motia Group, the programme is aimed at the revival of the rich musical heritage of Punjab. |
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