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Redeeming masterstrokes bring four artists together
Campaign to replenish water sources gathers steam
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‘Art being ignored in state’
On their day, Guv spends time with children
21 schools participate in district athletics meet
Welham Girls, St Thomas cruise into final
IAKO National Kickboxing C’ship
SBS Utsav-2009
Manfest ends with fashion show
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Redeeming masterstrokes bring four artists together
Dehradun, November 14 The workshop has been organised by Colours Corridor - an e-art Gallery, Delhi, and the School of Communication, Doon University, and was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of Doon University, Prof Girijesh Pant.
The wanderer
Ever the wanderer, S Pranam Singh’s paintings are an embodiment of the journey that he took several years ago from Imphal tracing his personal evolution. In that sense, the master painter is on a perpetual journey negotiating the various curves on his canvas. “Painting gives me a great sense of enjoyment and I love to share it with everyone. They are easy to understand and the style is semi-realistic,” said
Pranam. Teaching painting at the Benares Hindu University, he is dismayed at the lack of patience that some pupils show. “It is a gradual process and cannot be learnt in few days and requires perseverance and hard labour. "Good market environment initially had allowed gallery owners to jack up prices of artists, who were still finding their own feet. Now, it is no longer the case. Recession has come as a stroke of bad luck. I urge my students to be patient and not expect too much,” opined Pranam. A firm believer in art education, Pranam took his initial training under Bikash Bhattacharjee and KG Subramaniyam. He said, “They helped me acquire basic techniques. I delve in oil and acrylic. We have several painters experimenting in these mediums and there is stiff competition, so a certain mastery is a must.”
Keeping abreast with changing times comes easily to V Nagdas, a graphic artist from Kerala and now teaching at the Indira Gandhi Kala Sangeet Vishavvidyalya in Chhattisgarh. A student of Somnath Hore, he believes, “Figurative is the easiest medium to communicate with society. I try to give a message of well-being and peace through my paintings. In the outside world, there is so much struggle and strife. We have no guarantee that one of us would ever get back,” said V Nagdas. He said that to make themselves relevant, artists had to keep experimenting as trends kept changing. “The early narrative style has almost been overtaken by pseudo-realism. Its glimpses are evident in all spheres of post-modernist activity,” opined V Nagdas. Agreeing that recession has hit Indian painters too, he said only the best would survive. “Before the economy experienced a downturn, young painters were the toast of art galleries and art promoters,” said Nagdas.
The pre-historian
A rebel, Jyoti Ranjan Panigrahi, is obsessed with prehistoric themes that may be due to his love for pre-historic objects that are part of our ancient heritage. “Most of us are obsessed with Western themes and styles when our country has a lot to offer. In the ancient period, paintings were used as tools of communication and it became a language,” he said. Earthy colours abound in his relief work that seem to be inspired by a cave painting
of a certain period but in a different setting.
The explorer
Belonging to the third generation of painters, Sudhangsu honed his initial skills at the Government College of Art in Calcutta, but the oppressive environment, which did not allow students to explore, left him hungry for a different exposure. “Though we were taught all forms of art, the school could not keep me for long. I did not agree with the orthodox style of teaching that did not allow one to experiment. So, I began my quest for learning and innovation,” affirmed Sudhangsu. A landscape painter, he started with oils and then moved on to acrylics only to find that the medium had its limitations. “It was primarily due to the quality of material being supplied as paints and resins do not coagulate. I do not see a bright future for those using this medium,” said Sudhangsu. Playing with colours, he manages to create a perfect balance of blue, red, black and yellow when painting still life as it manages to break the monotony and yet has no decorative form.
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Campaign to replenish water sources gathers steam
Dehradun, November 14 The IUCN Water and Nature Initiative aims to help communities in Balkila learn how water management can be used to build climate resilience and to use these lessons to help other mountain regions do the same. An estimate of over 500 of Uttarakhand’s key water resources - streams, ‘nullahs’ and ponds - are losing their volume speedily. Ramon Magsaysay awardee Chandi Prasad Bhatt, who heads Dasholi Gram Swarajaya Mandal (DGSM), was approached by a delegation of IUCN in Gopeshwar that had been repeatedly expressing concern over depleting water sources in the region. “Water scarcity has become a persistent problem in Gopeshwar and other hill districts of Uttarakhand,” said Chandi Prasad Bhatt while admitting that people were little prepared to meet these challenges. However, Bhatt believes that IUCN’s initiative could help come up as a solution to the vanishing water resources due to climate change and could set an example for others to emulate. Bhatt’s Dasholi Gram Swarajaya Mandal (DGSM), an NGO based in Gopeshwar, is a partner in the initiative. Gopeshwar, an important township in Chamoli, falls in Balkila watershed. The watershed descends from 4,000m from peaks of the Himalayas and is home to hill communities. Ganesh Pangare, IUCN Asia Water and Wetlands Coordinator, explained, “Across the Himalayan region in India, people are noticing drying springs. For hillside communities, this is a silent catastrophe. Where will people find the water they need? Women and girls end up walking long distances to fetch water.” Another stakeholder, the Uttarakhand Forest Department, so far, has come up with some limited efforts by planting broad-leafed trees to ensure speedy recharge of these water bodies. It has successfully undertaken replenishing of as many as 138 water sources and is also working on 81 others. Chandi Prasad Bhatt finds vanishing water in Uttarakhand as an impending threat in front of the locals. He favours community-led development and protection of the environment and sees a ray of light in IUCN initiative. All this is happening while communities are facing social and economic changes too. “Coping with change will mean that communities in the Balkila region, as in all high mountain regions around the world, will have to ensure that they organise themselves to adapt,” said Mark Smith, head of the IUCN water programme. “New kinds of cooperation are needed to manage watersheds and solve local water problems, but also to make sure people have livelihoods that are resilient and can cope with new social, economic and environmental realities,” Smith added.
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‘Art being ignored in state’
Lending a voice to the cause of local painters in Doon, Jyoti Ranjan Panigarhi, a Delhi-based painter, said several years had gone by since the creation of Uttarakhand, but the government had failed to constitute the Lalit Kala Akademi that would have been ideal for providing a platform to local artistes.
“It is indeed disconcerting that the new state has not constituted art and literary bodies that will nurture artistes and at the same time, allow them freedom to explore. To my dismay, I have discerned an attitude of timidity and sense of resignation among fellow artistes as most of them are not keen to shake the government from ennui and inactivity,” said Panigrahi. Coming in support of the artistes, he said they were afraid to push their cause when it was of utmost import that they demanded the constitution of bodies engaged in the promotion of art and culture. “It will mean more exposure for local artistes who can learn and compare themselves better at the all-India level,” he stressed. Here in Doon to participate in the contemporary workshop - ‘Redeeming Masterstrokes- Panigrahi has, on more than one occasion, raised the demand. “As artistes, we are one. It hurts when we senior artistes are ignored in Uttarakhand. It is only through the efforts of a few organisations that a gallery has been arranged for displaying art work,” rued Panigrahi.
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On their day, Guv spends time with children
Dehradun, November 14 “Schemes related to the development of children should reach rural areas of our country so that needy children get ample opportunities to excel in different fields,” said Alva.
Differently abled students in large numbers from Nani Duniya, Bajaj Institute, Cheshire Home and National Institute for Visually handicapped (NIVH) gathered to celebrate the birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of Jawaharlal Nehru. “To be handicapped is not a sin, as nobody in this world is perfect. And on this great occasion, we cannot forget Pt Nehru who had immense love for children,” she said. The Governor expressed the need for various child development schemes, particularly in rural areas, and said during her tenure as Minister for Women and Child Development at the Centre, a number of such schemes were introduced. Students of Jaswant Modern School sang “Doon Mera Hai”. Recognising the heroic efforts of Priyanshu Joshi, who saved her sister from the clutches of a tiger, the Governor gave away Rs 5,000 along with a souvenir. Students of Rajiv Gandhi School presented the national song. Alva took the salute by members of the Scouts and Guides organisation. A total of 200 students from 18 institutes were present at the occasion.
Work to check dropout rate: Speaker
Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Harbans Kapoor expressed concern at the dropout rate of schoolchildren in government-run schools in urban areas. Speaking at a function organised at the Government Primary School, Hakikatnagar, in the city, Kapoor said government school teachers had to work really hard to show results in this regard. He further said teachers in private schools were getting much less salary and perks than government schools, but they were giving excellent results and, therefore, people were flocking to private schools. He also called upon parents of economically weaker sections to avail the opportunities of education provided by the state government. Kapoor distributed free uniforms to the students. Itrat Hussain Faruqui, Principal of the school, said every effort would be made to bring children from the poorer strata of society to the school. Local councillor Ajay Singhal, City Education Officer Indermani Balodi and other senior citizens of the area were also present on the occasion.
Church Assn holds rally to spread love
An association of Believers Church took out a rally here in the city on the occasion of Children’s Day from Gandhi Park to Shiv Puri. More than 100 students and their teachers took part in the rally. Rajpur MLA Ganesh Joshi addressed the small meeting of gatherers, which was followed by a rally. The whole event was organised by the association to spread the awareness of love and peace among people. “A project named Bridge of Hope is being run at 11 places in the city under our social wing with 1,000 students attending the camp. The motto of this project is to educate children and develop interest and confidence for studies,” said Father Samuel Mathew, member and head of the church.
Poor kids get pullovers
Remembering Nehru on Children’s Day, members of the Pradesh Congress Committee distributed pullovers to poor kids on the premises of Guru Nanak Public Inter-College here today. Kids from various slums gathered at the college where chief guest Dr Harak Singh Rawat, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, gave them the pullovers. Meanwhile, the Ankit Social Welfare Society organised a drawing competition and a smily day for needy children. Around 65 students, who are associated with the society, participated in the drawing competition. The society has been putting efforts in the field of health, education and entertainment of poor children for quite some time now. Around 11 groups participated in the competition. The first position was bagged by Gauri, Sohail and Kanchan of Aryan Education Centre, the second position was won by Sabana, Sameer, Santosh of Ekta Education Centre and third position by Dindayal, Sameer, Noumit, Shivani of Shakti Education Centre. The chief guest for the occasion was councillor Jivan Singh who gave away the prizes and appreciated the efforts of the society which was taking pains for the betterment of poor kids.
Cultural programme
The Pandit Din Dayal Upadhaya Manch, an organisation working for societal causes, distributed warm clothes to students of DAV Inter-College. The chief guests for the occasion were Ganesh Joshi, MLA, Rajpur, Chandra Mani Uniyal, social worker, Anuj Kaushal, Anis Bisht, president and secretary of the organisation respectively. The function began with a Saraswati vandana after which Garhwali dance and skit were performed. As many as 256 students from class VI to IX were given pullovers. The programme concluded with Ganesh Joshi appreciating the efforts of the students and encouraging children to be disciplined and focused towards their goals in life. Joshi gave a sum of Rs 1 lakh to the college to open a library in its premises.
Contests galore
Children’s Academy School organised Abhivyakti, a cultural programme, on Children’s Day here today. Chief guest Prem Kashyap, secretary, Progressive School Association, and Principal, Pestle Weed College, inaugurated the fest. Rangoli, face painting, mehndi, dry flower and fresh flower decoration competitions were conducted. More than 15 stalls of games and eatables were displayed. The highlight of the day was a lucky draw. The colourful event concluded with Kashyap appreciating the efforts of students and school staff. Meanwhile, teachers of the Heritage School gave a spell-binding performance for their students. It was followed by a drama “Masti Ki Paathshala’ which captured the situation of students in a classroom. Teachers danced to the peppy Bollywood number ‘Dance pe chance maar le’, did PT with pom-poms in their hands and enacted a nursery rhyme “I ate a peanut”. A friendly basketball match was played between staff members and class The event concluded with Principal B Gill congratulating participants.
Uniforms distributed
As part of Children’s Day celebrations, Madarrasa Islamia Anwar-ul-Uloom, Ajabpur Kala, Dehradun, today conducted a uniform-distribution programme. Presiding over the function, Kazi Mufti Saleem Ahmed spoke on the importance of education. He said the way to eradicating backwardness lay through education and called upon the Muslim community to give prime importance to academic excellence. Chief guest Dr Harendra Rawat, Adviser, Agriculture Minister, said education for all was the key to development and said the role of madrasas in education had been laudable. He called upon students to work to attain higher education after completion of their school studies. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’s coordinator Bhanu Prakash Kukreti dwelt at length on the schemes in implementation under the abhiyan. He said students were greatly benefiting from these schemes and these were bringing students from unprivileged sections into the mainstream of society. He also laid importance on ending child labour. Madarasa students gave a cultural presentation. Madarasa Management Committee’s Chairman Haji Ali Hasan accorded the vote of thanks. Naresh Prasad Raturi, CRC Ajabpur, Dr Savita Rawat, Reader, Usha Society Humans, Haji Nafis Ahmed, secretary, Madarsa Committee, Adul Samad, Imam, Dhamawala Masjid and Mohd Shah Nazar were also present on the occasion.
Chacha Nehru remembered
HARIDWAR: Pandit Nehru was paid tributes and remembered on his 120th birth anniversary here today. At the Congress head office, a special function was organised to commemorate the occasion. Congressmen and citizens attended in numbers to pay homage to the great leader who was born this day in year 1889. City Congress chief OP Chauhan spoke about the key role played by him in giving shape to India when it had just gained independence from British. BP Tejiyan, general secretary, City Congress, spoke about Nehru’s achievements. At Narayan Dutt Tiwari Nehru Yuva Kendra, Yuva Mahotsava was held. The drawing competition was the major highlight where participants used the colours and canvas to highlight their vision and attitude towards various issues like nature, terrorism, global warming, deforestation and Chacha Nehru. From all major schools viz Delhi Public School, St Mary’s,Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bal Vidya Mandir, Vidya Mandir Sector-1, Hariharanand Public School, Shiv Dale, DAV Centennary,Doon Cambridge and Little Angels, children actively took part in the activities. At Roshanabad Sports Stadium sporting activities were held.
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21 schools participate in district athletics meet
Dehradun, November 14 In the girls’ category under-12 long jump event, Reema Rana of Morvian claimed first position while in the u-16 Anjani of Hope Town got the top position. Diksha Bharti also of Hope Town got first position in u-16 discus throw event. In u-18 long jump and shot put, Welham Girls’ Drishti and Taab Arshad got first position, respectively. Welham Girls kept up the good work in the u-20 events also. Aanchal Aggarwal in 100m, Kanishka in long jump and Enaskshi in 400m claimed the top honours. While in boys’ category of u-12 long jump event, Solomon of Moravian got first place. In u-16 shot put and u-16 javelin throw Shiva of IPS and Bharat Manchanda of Welham Boys got the first place respectively. Besides school students Dehradun police jawans also participated in the event. They had an excellent run and got first positions in 100m, discuss throw, open men javelin throw and 400 m. Those who won are Pradeep, Vikram Singh, Rajesh Rawat and S Kunwar.
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Welham Girls, St Thomas cruise into final
Dehradun, November 14 The final will be played tomorrow at 4 pm. Both the teams won their respective semifinals with ease here today. St Thomas got the better of Convent of Jesus and Mary High School 25-15 in the first semifinal. The winning team won the first quarter easily with 9-2 while in the next quarter CJM struck back and won the quarter 4-3. Pridhi of the winning team scored 10 points while Anjali of CJM scored 11 baskets and kept the hopes of her side alive. But she wasn't supported well by other players and the team suffered in the long run. St Thomas won the third and fourth quarter 5-3 and 8-6 respectively with an ease. In the second semifinal, the Welham defeated Unison School 50-24. Sunena was the mainstay of their side she scored 12 points to give her team a solid boost. For the losing side Reenuka scored 10 points but couldn't help her team win. The Welham totally dominated the first two quarters and didn't let the rival score even a single point. Welham made a big splash in the first quarter and scored 22 points while Unison failed to score even a point. In the next quarter Unison strengthen its defence a bit but again couldn't score. The quarter finished at 10-0. The losing side learnt from the mistakes it made in the first two quarters. It made a great come back and won the last two quarters 12-10 and 12-8.
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IAKO National Kickboxing C’ship Tribune News Service
Dehradun, November 14 Ashinta Halam of Tripura and Kajal Thapa of Uttarkhand got silver and bronze medals respectively. While in the 52kg girls' light contact event, Daljeet Kaur of Punjab got the top honour. Manisha of Delhi and Kajal of Maharasthra claimed the second and third positions respectively. Punjab also got first place in the girls' 56 kg light contact as Kiran Jot Kaur got gold medal. Ruchi of Jammu and Kashmir had to do away with silver medal. In the girls' 60kg light contact, Gurpreet of Haryana got first place and Deepak Prasad claimed silver. Shahnawz and Gaurav had to share bronze medal. Haryana's Seema got the gold medal for her state in the 60kg full contact event. Monika of Delhi got the second place in the same category. Poonam of Uttarkhand clinched gold medal in 25kg full contact event. Lalrindikimarin of Mizorum and Neeru Gupta of J&K settled for silver and bronze medals respectively.
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Gayatri, Sandesh win cross-country race
Tribune News Service
Dehradun, November 14 Prof DS Chauhan, VC of Uttarakhand Technial University presided over the function. On the occasion Prof Chauhan flagged off the race in which students of nearby colleges also participated. In the women's category, Gayatri Joshi got first place, second place went to Shefali Rawat and third position was bagged by Rashmi Pal. In the men's category, Sandesh, stood first, Navin was placed second while Aman Kandari was placed third. While from the College (Balawala) in the women's category Pankaj Choudhury was first, Jyoti was second and Poonam got third while in the men's category, Samant, Bhupinder and Tapesh stood first, second, third, respectively. The winners were given a cash prize of Rs 100, Rs 750 and RS 500. Later exhibition matches of Basketball and cricket were held.
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Manfest ends with fashion show
Dehradun, November 14 The Jammu institute of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University won the overall trophy. The participants in the business plan competition presented a business proposal in a definite budget in which the Jammu Institute of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University won the first prize and in business quiz. There was a tough competition between Amarpali Institute, Haldwani, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in which the former succeeded in capturing the top position. Prize were distributed by VC of Uttarakhand Technical University Prof DS Chauhan. The Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology won the first prize in case study, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology in dumb charade, IMS, Dehradun institute in shipwreck and Amrapali Institute in business quiz. In the cultural programme, Omkarnanda Institute of Management and Technology bagged top honours in solo singing, IMS Dehradun in group singing, Doon Business School in solo dancing and Amrapali Institute, Haldwani, in group dancing. Doon Business School won prizes in skit and instrumental music. The day ended with a fashion show and a music concert.
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Dehradun, November 14
Dehradun, November 14
