HEALTH

Cosmetic surgery centre for city
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, December 10
There is good news for those worried over wrinkles or child-hood scratch mark on their face, or for those with pimples or blemishes on their face. The Cosmetic Surgery Centre, being launched by SPS Apollo Hospitals here tomorrow will take care of all these problems and enhance the looks with art and science of surgical sculpting.

The facility of 'Advanced Computer Simulation' to be made available at this centre will also provide those opting for the procedure to have an idea of their changed appearance in advance before the treatment begins.

Giving details, Dr S.P. Singh, said to apprise the people with the facilities available at the centre, a free consultation camp will be held on December 12 in which renowned plastic surgeon Dr.Ravinder Tah and noted dermatologist and cosmetologist Dr Jastinder Gill will render advice.

He said the team of specialists, to be made available at the Cosmetic Surgery Centre and the free consultation camp had successfully performed most advanced procedures like breast reduction, lipo-suction, breast-lift abdominoplasty not only for a large number of beauty-conscious persons in the country but also for people from France, UK and the USA at a fraction of the expenses that had to be incurred in developed nations.

Winter chill: Menace on your skin
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, December 10
As the temperature dips, people begin bathing with hot water, and wearing warm clothes. But that is not enough, say experts. Negligence in taking care of oneself can result in bad skin.

Skin specialists say that the winter season is particularly harsh on the face. "Sitting for long hours in the sun is not good for the face, as it results in the face turning red. Many people are allergic to the sun and are not usually aware of it.”, says Dr Anupama Gupta of Kaya Skin Clinic.

According to Dr Mukti, bathing with hot water can also be dangerous as it takes away the moisture from the skin, leaving it dry and rough. Therefore, it is advisable to bathe with tepid water.

While the skin is still a little wet, it is suggested that coconut oil or olive oil be applied on the body.

Another practice people indulge in, to keep warm, is that they wear wollen garments under their clothes. This is also harmful as direct contact with woolens can cause abrasions on the surfaceof the skin.

SPORTS

Ludhiana bags handball titles
Our Sports Reporter

Jarkhar, December 10
Ludhiana bagged both the handball titles in the boys’ as well as girls’ section, in the 21st Annual Sports Festival organised by the Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Club, which concluded, here, today. Ludhiana beat Ropar 23-9 (girls), while in the boys’ section, Ludhiana outnumbered Patiala 20-15.

Results:

Volleyball smashing ( girls): Khalsa School, Ludhiana bt Khalsa College, Ludhiana

Volleyball smashing ( boys): Hoshiarpur bt Amritsar

Volleyball (shooting): Chak village bt Panjeta.

Kabaddi (one village): Jand bt Sihan Daud.

Kabaddi (academies): Dashmesh Club of Kalakh bt Miri Piri Academy of Kapurthala

Hockey (boys): Mukandpur College bt Friends Club

Hockey (girls): Rajbir Kaur XI of Jalandhar bt DAV College, Amritsar

Basketball:Baba Lodhiana Academy, Ludhiana and Khalsa College, Ludhiana won the titles.

Hockey player, Prabhjot Singh and sports promoter, Thakur Udhay Singh Namdhari, were honoured for their outstanding contribution. Two upcoming players, Ravinder Singh and Gagandeep Singh were feliciated with the Manjit Singh Thind award.

Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann entertained the gathering after the competition.

Mr Rajdeep Singh Gill, DGP, Punjab and President, Basketball Federation of India, gave away the prizes.

Kapil: India no contender for World Cup
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, December 10
Going by the present performance of Team India in South Africa and in India earlier, India is no serious contender for the World Cup.

Stating this to reporters at a function in the city yesterday, Kapil Dev said though there was no dearth of talent in the country, yet the dismal performance of the team has seriously jeopardised Indian hopes of a repeat of 1983 World Cup victory.

He was not in favour of changing coach Greg Chappell at this juncture.