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School Principal’s suspension allowed Panchkula, December 5 The judge also dismissed the appeal filed by Thareja against her transfer from Hansraj Public School, here to DAV Senior Public School, at Surajpur, while upholding the earlier decision of Civil Judge, Junior Division, Mr P.K. Yadav. The stay on her suspension had been granted, but the stay on her transfer was dismissed by the lower court on November 29. The counsel for the plaintiff had earlier sought a declaration to the effect that the order dated October 22 regarding Dr Thareja’s transfer and subsequent suspension on charges of insubordination were invalid, arbitrary and against the rules, regulations and instructions issued by the DAV College managing committee from time to time. She had added that orders were also against the set procedure and were of no legal consequence and therefore, were liable to be set aside. The defendants, on the other hand, argued that the impugned order was passed by the President of the DAV College managing committee, who was the competent authority to pass the same. They said that these orders were legally valid and not liable to be set aside. |
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Seminar on role of teachers begins Chandigarh, December 5 Dr Raj K. Gupta presented the background paper at the inaugural session. Prof M. Mukhopadhayay, joint director of the NIEPA, New Delhi, delivered the keynote address. Prof C.P.Thakur, former dean of the faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, and former Union Health Minister, was the guest speaker at the first academic session on “ Changing role of teachers in the era of globalisation, liberalisation and commercialisation”. In the afternoon session, Prof S.P.Gautam, of Department of Philosophy, explored the ‘challenges and possibilities in establishing linkages between community and educational institutions’. |
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From Schools Chandigarh, December 5 It started with “vandana” performed by nursery girls. Tiny tots presented “birdie dance”, besides fashion show showcasing the latest fashion trends. “Punjabi ballet” was the highlight of the day. Giddha and bhangra by the little ones was appreciated by all. The chief guest, Assistant Commissioner, Taxation, D.S. Saroya, applauded the hard work of staff and students in presenting the programme.
Guru Nanak Public School Folk dance, short play and ballad were presented by students of Guru Nanak Public School in Sector 36 at the annual day function today. Students delivered message against the cutting of trees by enacting a short play. Dandiya raas, in the form of a ballad, was presented by middle section students. Foot-tapping Punjabi folk dance by senior students was the main attraction of the day. Annual report was read out by school Principal Jaswinder S. Singh. Prizes were given away to the students who excelled in academics and sports. |
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PU enquiry office open today Chandigarh, December 5 The university has opened the counter tomorrow to facilitate students who are submitting the forms for admissions as private candidates. The last date for the submission of forms is December 8. The forms are being submitted for the annual examination scheduled for April, 2004. |
Walk regularly for good health and positive attitude
MORNING walk is a passion they would like to discuss at length. Cutting across their professions and socio-economic class, morning walkers maintain their community spirit and feeling of friendship which is as important as exercise, says Bishamber Dass, who has been regularly going for walk to Terrace Garden in Sector 33 for the past 10 years. Fifteen-year-old Dass is among the hundreds of regular walkers who can be seen walking daily, come rain or sunshine. “Regular walks not only maintain your health, but also help keep a positive attitude. It is a feeling which can best be experienced,” says Amardeep Sharma, a Mani Majra-based industrialist who drives up to the Sukhna Lake for his walks. He is proud that his college-going son is following in his footsteps. Mr Anil Sood, a retired bureaucrat and a regular at the lake, says, “We talk about everything, from sports and politics to family and personal grievances. We chat with friends from different backgrounds. It is good that we share our happiness and problems”. A visit to the favourite spots of the walkers reveals a different picture of what existed few years ago, thanks to new green belts and open spaces being developed by the horticulture wing of the municipal corporation. Walking tracks are an important feature in most of the green belts being maintained by the corporation. Mr Munni Lal, a gardner at the Fragrance Garden in Sector 36, says due to better grounds and security, more young people and women are coming for morning walks. With stress on the rise, a lot of young people are opting for morning walks. It is no more a passion only with the oldies. For a regular walker time is not a hindrance. “Many of the salaried class or professionals put on their joggers, be it in evening or afternoon,” says Dr A.P. Singh, a Mohali-based doctor. He keeps a pair of joggers and a track suit in his car. It is an addiction which one would love to continue with for years together, he adds. Mr Raghbir Singh, XEN (Horticulture, MC), says “The corporation has brought either a garden or a green belt close to our homes. The land separating the sectors have been developed as green belts with walking paths, benches and grass. The leisure valley passing through the city offers an ideal atmosphere to the walkers”. |
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Sunil Chatterjee impresses audience
It was a delightful evening of classical vocal music at the local chapter of the Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35, here today. Sunil Chatterjee impressed the audience with his mellifluous voice. The evening began with the rendering of “raaga yaman” on the famous composition “salona balamva”. His renderings bore the stamp of Patiala Gharana. The next presentation was “choota khayal” in ‘raaga maal gunji’. The composition was “pi bin kaise raine gavie”. The raaga received a thunderous applause. A Brahma naad bhajan “guru bin kaun mitave bhav dukh” was the final piece at the show which he executed with great ease. His accompanists included Mahendra Prasad on tabla and Neeraj Gandhi on harmonium. Both of them are students of Panjab University. Sudeshna Chatterjee accompanied the vocalist on the
taanpura. Sunil learnt the intricacies of music from Guru Kalyan Basu, a disciple of the legendary Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He is graded artiste of the All India Radio.  |
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Ruby Tuesday to open branch in city The city will soon acquire another US flavour. Leading restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday, having 700 branches across the globe, will open its outlet in Chandigarh in January. This will be the fourth US food chain after MacDonalds, Subway and Pizza Hut to open an outlet in the city, which has the highest per capita annual income in the country of about Rs 48,000. Mr Rakesh Gadoo, country head of Ruby Tuesday, told Chandigarh Tribune on Thursday that this was the first foray of the company outside the National Capital Region. “We are targeting to open in Chandigarh by the third week next month”, he said. The restaurant has a branch in one of the leading shopping malls in Gurgaon and has branches in Connaught Place and Saket, New Delhi, and Noida. In Chandigarh, the restaurant will be located in Fun Republic, the newly opened multiplex in Mani Majra. It will be spread over 4,000 square feet and will have a capacity to seat 110 persons. The hallmark of Ruby Tuesday — it’s cocktails, mocktails and burgers and pizzas — will be available here. The menu of this typical US eatery will have a range of vegetarian fare. The speciality will be the variety of salads. The bar will have a range of exclusive cocktails, besides the regular alcoholic drinks. To cater to bigger gatherings and families, the restaurant will offer platters, which will have a combination of food. It will be a casual dining place. The restaurant will have the same decor in colour of green in combination with stained glass, as elsewhere in its branches. The place in Chandigarh will be exact in terms of facilities, decor and combinations which Ruby Tuesday offers in other cities. Mr Gadoo said the US way of largeheartedness applied to Punjabis. Besides Chandigarh, they were opening another outlet in West Delhi and four in Mumbai. |
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Artistic wealth of Himachal on display The Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handlooms Corporation Limited kept its annual winter date with Chandigarh on Friday. It brought the creative and artistic wealth of the state for the Chandigarhians in the form of an exhibition at Lajpat Rai Bhavan, Sector 15, here. In the range of Rs 700 to Rs 65,000 is the collection of Kinnauri and Kulu shawls. The intricate weave dazzles one with its passion of design and colours of artistic expression. The embellishments of aari work, sequins and embroidery (in Kashmiri style, too) on stoles and shawls make them fit for party wear. The splendour of traditional hill warmth is also exuded in Bushari caps, socks and gloves from Lahaul and woollen jackets, phirans and tweed coats of Kulu. Kangra tea, ethnic metal and stone jewellery, organic agricultural products and honey are also available. In one corner, master craftsman Uma Shankar of Salogara floors you with the demonstration of carpet weaving. The sheer elegance of the rugs with motifs like the dragon, and floral patterns add to the enchantment. The other artisan who captivates you with his wood crafting skill is Jaswant Singh of Paonta Sahib. The young Navjot from Nalagarh with his handcrafted crocheted table cloths, cushion and pillow covers and embroidered wall hangings and knick-knacks also attracts attention. Mr D.K. Gupta, General Manager of the corporation who has come here from Shimla specially for the display, says that the exhibition (to be on till December 19) is part of their endeavour to promote rural and cottage artisans by providing them an opportunity to showcase and market their talent. He says that this time, for the first time, they have allowed people not directly associated with Himcraft but also pursuing individually in this field. In this category is the stall of FON (Friends of Nature). They have a collection of trendy caps, jackets and bags with a strong emphasis on value addition from the saleability point of view. Ms Sujata Parashar says that FON gives new shapes and forms to the traditional Indian handicrafts, retaining the ethnicity of design. The Tricolour motif on the cap along with a strip of khaddi strip of Kinnaur makes a fashion statement along with patriotism. Similarly, Healing Herbs present products that promise to relieve you of various ailments like wrinkles, acne, pimples, stress, heart problem, epilepsy, etc. Dr Sood at the counter claims that their packs, powders and pills have been made after eight years of research. As part of a reciprocal arrangement with sister organisations of other states, the HP Corporation has given space to Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh handicrafts also, adds Mr Gupta. So, go for the exquisite Mysore and Kanjeevaram silks and chikenkari. L.R. Gandhi ‘Lazy’ brings the glory of Himachal mountains, flowers, rivers and temples with his exhibits of digital art on canvas. |
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Jute, terracota jewellery
steals the show Traditional Bengali designs embellished with wooden beads along with the Ganesha, Durga and other abstract motifs is what makes these different and a class apart. The prices range from Rs 20 to Rs 60 for terracota pieces and Rs 40 to Rs 80 for the ones in jute. ‘‘These are really cheap and I do not mind picking up five sets as all are so nice’’, said Manvi, a second year engineering college student. But this is a special offer, says Sarup Mandal, who has put up the stall. ‘‘We are coming straight from the trade fair in Delhi and want to finish the stock’’.Otherwise these pieces cost more. His strategy sure has paid as most of the stock has been sold and he has also got orders from wholesalers. Telling about this art he says that jute and terracota jewellery has become popular over the past five to six years only. These are crafted by artisans in the villages of Bengal. ‘‘We get latest designs and keep abreast with the latest fashion as most of these pieces are exported and bought by designers’’. The terracota and jute combination is his speciality. For making terracota pieces the clay is first treated and moulded in dyes or with hands and then baked in ovens for 12 hours later the various designs are painted with fabric colours. All these pieces are water proof, claims Mr Mandal. Each jute piece is treated eight times before the coarse material is transformed into a designer piece. So if you are fond of donning the different yet sophisticated and traditional look this is a golden chance to have a dhekko at these. |
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It’s my life Impulsive, vivacious and stubborn is how I describe myself. Although not very confident, I am loyal to my basic instincts. This has helped me in taking bold decisions like that of opting for biophysics while I was being offered engineering. I consider myself to be fortunate to have a supportive family. Right from the beginning, I had a flair for art and literature. Fortunately in the local Sacred Heart School, I was given a platform where I could transform my inclinations into a passion. At the age of 10, I received a national scholarship for excellence in vocal music by the Council for Cultural Education, Research and Training. Ever since, I have balanced my interest in academics with my passion in cultural activities. After passing out from the school, a number of classmates got together and formed an organisation, the Students Zone. I have done a number of plays for the organisation and am also associated with SPICMACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth). I have never believed in narrowing my ambitions to becoming a doctor, an engineer, an administrator or merely earning money. I believe in nurturing ambitions that not only satisfy myself but are also a service to others. I believe that the desire to help others is the only way to reciprocate the Almighty’s blessings. (As told to Sanjeev Singh Bariana) |
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There is something about jewellery that has an irresistible appeal for a woman, young or old. Whether it is a precious item in diamond, gold or platinum or gemstones or the more affordable silver, maidens usually get clean bowled by neckpieces, ear rings and rings. So much so that even the humble clay and jute become chic and haute when moulded into attractive jewellery items. If this has caught your fancy then the ongoing handicrafts mela at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, is the place to be in. Straight from the land of rasogullas and sandesh have come the handcrafted, attractive sets in myriad colours and designs. The Bengal handicraft stall is attracting members of the fairer sex not only because of the unique and eye catching necklaces and ear ring sets, chokers and bracelets, but because of the incredibly low prices also.