Every Wednesday and Friday

Young rural scientists fare well in city 
Two young boys from a rural government school once again proved that creativity and knowledge does not necessarily come with wealth and better amenities.

Amandeep and Jatinder Singh of Government Senior Secondary School, Malsian, demonstrate a hydraulic JCB machine. Photos : S.S. Chopra

Phagwara toyseller’s market 
With Action Man replacing GI Joe, Heritage of India, mini-motorbikes and Teddy Bears acting as toys, the market is witnessing a northward shift in sales of toys. Interestingly, with a current growth rate of 20 per cent every month, this children-based merchandise sector was stable about five years ago.

Foreign team visits Kapurthala
A 19-member foreign delegation from Bhutan, El Salvador, Iraq, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Gambia and Vanuatu visited the historical Kapurthala city on Friday during their stay in India under an international training programme on Urban Development Management for eight weeks

From Schools and Colleges 
Radio news reading contest at Kamla Nehru College
The Department of Journalism and Mass Media, Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara, organised ‘Radio news reading’ competition. Mrs Saroj Balram, Vice-Principal, Dr Neelam Sethi and Mrs Loveleen were the judges for the competition.

• Dental care meet
• Excellent results

Lyallpur Khalsa College to hold laser conference  The Postgraduate Department of Physics, Lyallpur Khalsa College, will hold a conference on “Physics and modern applications of laser” to be sponsored by the UGC. Children participate in a fancy dress show at Kid’s Day Out. A Tribune photo

 

Speed Call A few stitches, a fracture in the head—even then, Sarika Sherawat, India’s only woman professional rallyist, did not think twice before participating in the 8th Raid de Himalaya, where she walked away with Coup de Dames trophy. Sarika, who’s been rallying for more than five years now and has a presence in the country’s Karting circle, ‘Desert Storm’, besides the prestigious Indian Natioanl Rally Championship (INRC), insists that it’s not just guts or driving skills that ensure that you do fairly in a tough rally.  Dare Devil: India’s only professional woman rallyist Sarika Sherawat