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PU interview schedule Chandigarh, July 8 Department of Chemistry: Interview for admission to M.Sc. (Hons School) Chemistry first year for 10 additional and 10 Foreign/NRI/NRI sponsored and industry sponsored seats for students who have cleared the entrance test, will be held on July 13 at 11 a.m. in the committee room of the department. Department of Political Science: The Interview for admission to M.A. I Semester (Political Science) will be held on July 12 at 9.30 a.m. The candidates are advised to submit their detailed marks cards of B.A. III by 5 p.m. on July 9. Department of Urdu: The interview for the admission to M.A. Part-I in Urdu, will be held on July 13 at 10 a.m. in the Department of Urdu. The applicants are advised to bring original documents for verification. Department of Sanskrit: The departmental aptitude test and interview for admission to M.A. I (Sanskrit) will be held on July 12 at 10 a.m. in Arts Block No. I. All applicants are advised to appear in the test and interview on the aforesaid date and time along with their testimonials in original. Department of Laws: The tentative schedule for admission to LL.B, first semester and LL.M. first year (2004-2005):
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Restart physical education course, say students Panchkula, July 8 Till date, the subject has always been given top preference by students opting for the humanities stream. Last year, 100 students had opted for the subject in Government College, Panchkula, and as many as 300 students have taken up this subject in BA I, BA II and BA III. These students will now have to opt for other subjects. Other than this, the honours school started in Government College last year has also been discontinued. The honours course offered in the subjects of geography, political science and Sanskrit was earlier discontinued for a year and again started in the college last year. Officials in the college say that a decision to withdraw the physical education course was taken by the Director, Higher Education. However, Government College here could not get permission from Kurukshetra University for starting the honours school, on the pattern of Delhi University, so the courses were withdrawn. The Directorate of Higher Education has also prescribed the minimum number of seats to be filled for introducing a course. While a minimum of 15 students have to be enrolled in music, a minimum of 30 seats have to be filled in the case of Hindi, Sanskrit and Punjabi. For subjects like political science, public administration, mathematics, history, economics, sociology, geography and psychology, a minimum of 40 students in each subject have to be enrolled. A delegation of students today met the Chairman of Haryana Tourism and senior Indian National Lok Dal leader, Mr Pradeep Chaudhary, and urged him to intervene so that the physical education course could be introduced again. |
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Exam dates fixed Chandigarh, July 8 The announcement has been made in advance to ensure that there was no overlapping of dates of medical entrance examination held by different states and medical colleges, said a senior officer in the board. The preliminary examination and the final examination for filling the medical seats under the 15 per cent All-India quota would be held on April 3, 2005, and May 15, 2005, respectively. |
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More funds needed
to set up library Mohali, July 8 This was decided at a meeting held at the office of SDM, Mr M.L. Sharma, here today. He said Rs 2.5 lakh cleared by the civic body were not adequate for the setting up of the library as the purchase of books alone would cost that much. He said another sum of Rs 2.5 lakh was needed for the purchase of furniture, air conditioners etc for the newly built library. Mr Sharma suggested that a subcommittee should be constituted for purchasing books. He said nearly 2,000 books should be purchased for the library. He offered to donate 100 books. He said 10 national daily newspapers and 15 to 20 magazines should be made available at the library for residents. The facility of an on-line computer should also be added, said Mr Sharma. The SDM suggested to Mr Kulwant Singh, president of the council, that members who were linked with the setting up of the library should visit the Central Public Library at Patiala for getting first hand information in this regard. Only five members of the nine-member committee constituted in connection with the library attended the meeting. Apart from the SDM and the council president, others who attended the meeting were Mr Harbhagwan Garg, Executive Officer of the civic body, Mrs Parabhjot Kaur Sodhi and Mr N.K. Marwaha, Municipal Councillors. |
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Seats in science, commerce stream filled Chandigarh, July 8 A total of 601 students were admitted under the general category to fill seats in the science, commerce, humanities and vocational streams in its 28 schools. Today, the cut-off percentage in the science stream at GGSSS, Sector 20, was 56.2. In the commerce stream, the cut-of-percentage was GMSSS, Sector 8 ( 55.3 %), GMSSS, Sector 20 ( 57.2 %), GMSSS, Sector 23 (61.2 %), GMSSS, Sector 32 ( 56.9 %). The total number of students admitted in the science, commerce, humanities and vocational streams were 49, 171, 248 and 133, respectively. |
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Most of commerce
seats filled in colleges Chandigarh, July 8 After filling their seats, some of the private colleges today started their graduate classes. The Government College, Sector 11, has announced to start classes from July 15. The Principal of the GGDSD College, Sector 32, Dr
A.C. Vaid, said the classes of commerce, BBA, M.Sc (IT), M.Com, BCA and B.Sc (Bio-Technology) started from today. The classes of BA and B.Sc would begin from July 12. Dr Balwinder Singh, Principal of Government College, Sector 11, said few seats were left in the BA and B.Sc stream. The classes would begin on July 15. |
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Prof, lab assistant involved in brawl on PU campus
Chandigarh, July 8 Sources in the Microbiology Department claimed that the version given by the Chairperson, Dr Gurinder Singh, was that during the arguement, the laboratory assistant, Mr Sunil Khanna, pushed him, causing his turban to fall. “While he was trying to pick up his turban, Mr Khanna tried to flee from the room and tripped. He fell at the door of the room and hurt himself. At least that is what we have been told,” a faculty member stated. Giving their side of the story, members of the non-teaching staff said Mr Sunil Khanna, was having a heated argument over some duty matters when Dr Gurinder Singh began beating him up. “After repeatedly slapping him, Dr Gurinder Singh pushed Mr Khanna, who banged against an open door. He hit the edge of the door and started bleeding, following which he asked the chairperson to take him to the Health Centre. Dr Gurinder Singh refused to do so and left the room in a huff,” members of the Panjab University Non-Teaching Staff Association (PUNTSA) said. As soon as the news of the incident spread, faculty members of the department went and met the Dean University Instruction, Prof S.K. Sharma, and complained against the laboratory assistant, who, they said, was known to disobey and misbehaved with everybody in the department. They also told the DUI that two increments of Mr Khanna had been withheld for non-performance. Meanwhile, various non-teaching employees organisations of the campus took out a protest march to lodge their protest against the action of the chairperson and sought his suspension. They went to various departments and later raised slogans against the chairperson at the Vice-Chancellor’s office. After hearing both sides of the story, Prof S.K. Sharma formed a committee to look into the matter and submit its recommendations. While the committee comprising members of the teaching and non-teaching fraternity, which met in the afternoon, has submitted its recommendations, these would be put before the Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, when he comes back tomorrow to decide the future course of action. Prof Pathak is presently out of town. |
Lawyer’s licence suspended Chandigarh, July 8 According to Bar Council Chairman C.M. Munjal, Sanwaria had been found guilty of professional misconduct for having taken Rs 1 lakh from his client in the name of a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Sanwaria’s client Rajesh Kumar, who is presently undergoing life imprisonment in District Jail, Jind, had complained to the Bar Council that he gave Rs 1 lakh to Sanwaria. Sanwaria had told Kumar that the money was meant for a High Court Judge, who would grant bail to him. However, the bail was not granted and the advocate also refused to return the money back. Sanwaria also threatened Kumar of dire consequences if he continued to demand the money back. |
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Forum condemns
power cuts Mohali, July 8 The general secretary of the forum said here today that consumers suffered because the PSEB and the Punjab Government did not take timely and appropriate action to ensure satisfactory public utility services. He said the Kandi Dam project had not been completed in time which had not only resulted in enhanced cost of the project but also the public was deprived of the power. Completion of the project would have saved residents from cuts. He said power had become a necessity but numerous instances showed that power was being wasted in government offices as nobody bothered to switch off
ACs, fans and lights even when there was nobody in the rooms. Even streetlights were not switched off, in many cases, during the day. |
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Judicial remand in dowry case Zirakpur, July 8 Inderjit Singh, his father Nakshatra Singh, mother Surjit Kaur, brother Binder Singh, sister-in-law Surinder Kaur, and sister Harjit Kaur were booked by the police in a dowry case on April 1. A case under Sections 406, 498-A and 304-B was registered against them at the Lohgarh police post. While Binder Singh, his wife Surinder Kaur and sister Harjit Kaur were granted bail by the court, the bail application moved by Nakshatra Singh and his wife Surjit Kaur before the Punjab and Haryana High Court is still to come up. |
New Release IT is poised to be a whopping year for Bollywood with an unbelievable line of police story films. Keshu Ramsay’s star-studded ‘Khakee’ was the first movie in the series of police story films to hit the screen followed by,’Police Force’, ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’, ‘Aan-Men At Work and ‘Dev’. Great expectations are being built around Cinevistaas’’Garv-Pride & Honour’, earlier titled ‘Sanghursh. ‘Garv’ has a catchline: one man will stand up! What ever it takes..... The much hyped ‘Garv’ will be released today at Batra Chandigarh and Fun Republic, Mani Majra The cop drama is written and directed by Puneet Issar. Prem Kishen and Sunil Mehta are producers. It is considered a sound business proposition. After ‘Pathar Ke Phool’, Salman Khan has once again played a cop. The action scenes are hard core and backed by emotions. Shilpa Shetty is Salman’s co-star in the film. ‘Garv’ is a film based on an honest cop. He has a family — a sister, a mother and a friend who is Muslim. The two honest guys are cornered by corrupt cops and politicians. This is what the movie is all about. Arbaaz Khan, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Mukesh Rishi, Farida Jalal, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Govind Namdeo are in supporting roles. Anu Malik and Sajid-Wajid are music composers.
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Amisha visits Phulkari PUNJAB Government’s emporium in Sector 17 — Phulkari — had an unusual visitor this afternoon. As the crowd was busy looking at handicraft items, Amisha Patel entered the showroom draped in a blue suit. Excitement was writ large on faces of the visitors as they rushed forward to meet the film star. Some tried to talk to her. Others tried to take her autographs on whatever they had — right from paper napkins to visiting cards. As the news about her arrival spread, more and more visitors rushed inside the showroom. In the absence of police escorts, there was complete chaos. Accompanied by a regular customer, Amisha said she had no plans of buying anything, but the things were so tempting that she just could not help herself. In fact, Amisha left the showroom with loads of items spending about Rs 7,000. The staff too was excited to have her in the showroom. They offered her 20 per cent discount on all the items. “We do it for all VVIPs, Amisha was no exception”.
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A home that abounds
in sculptures DENSE palm trees extend a warm welcome even before you push open the impressive wrought iron gates for entering the palatial four-kanal residence of the Oberoi family in Sector 9, Chandigarh. And as you walk past the lush green lawn of carpet grass illuminated by dim garden lights in the evenings, the gigantic structure with enchanting butchwork simply pulls you towards it. Soon after entering the house, you realise that the living space has been perked up with sculptures. In fact, everywhere you look, you see statues carved out of wood, even wrought iron. As you step into the open wide lobby, you are greeted by the carving of a Chinese with his tiny warm eyes smiling back at you. If you allow your eyes to roam about the lobby, you discover at least two busts on the ledge. In the living room also, you can see sculpts, and more sculpts. In fact, you also have sculptures adorning corners of almost all rooms. A majority of the sculptures have been brought from Chandigarh,” says the owner, Ms Jeeta Oberoi. “But some have been imported also. I just pick up what I like. There is no hard and fast rule”. The family also has a collection of crystals. Show pieces moulded out of glittering glass can be seen almost everywhere. “They are essentially imported,” she says. “I have been buying them since the 80s”. The crystals, combined with sculptures, floral bulb shades and furniture embellished with rich carvings, add a touch of class to the house, making everything appear “all the more sophisticated”. After climbing up the marble stairs, you reach an open lobby with comfortable sofa sets. On one side is a sliding door that opens into the pooja room. As you move back into the room of Ms Jeeta Oberoi’s son, Neeraj Oberoi, the sheer elegance of the furniture immaculately placed in the room impresses you. The head and foot of the gold-hued bed is pinion-shaped. Though carved out of wood, it appears to be made out of wrought iron. You also have a glass-top table with legs carved in shape of horses. The room has wall-to-wall carpeting. The cream coloured curtains complement the walls of the same hue. Bang opposite the royal bed, the room has been raised by two steps for you to sit on the floor for enjoying your favourite programmes on the silver screen. To make the seating arrangement more comfortable, you have pillows all over. Then there are nice lamps that illuminate the rooms. |
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It just happened A 26-year-old Preeti (name changed) is getting married next month. But is not happy. Rather most of the time she is in tears. Because she will have to break up with her friend Sonia (name changed). She does not want to get married but dare not disobey her parents. In severe depression she does not know how to solve the problem. She cannot share it with her parents. She cannot talk about it with her friends and neither can she rely on anyone. Preeti and Sonia are having an affair since their school days. They are in love with each other and cannot think living without each other. Persuading Preeti to reveal her feelings was not easy. But on repeated assurance she relents. “It has been six year that we are together and we have a relationship based on deep understanding and care”, said Preeti. “I don’t know how and when the bond grew so strong. Now I want to spend my whole life with her.” Echoing similar feelings, Sonu says, “I never thought that I would fall in love with a girl but I think love knows no boundaries. It just happened. I feel that no boy can provide that tender care and understanding which Preeti can provide”. “I just fail to understand that why cannot our society accept two girls living together as a couple?” Preeti says. She wants that these kind of relationships should get recognition like in the West. There are many such lesbian couples in the city. But they don’t come out in the open and admit it. But a few have chosen to defy their parents and society and are living together. One such pair has been living together for the past 12 years. “We had to fight back against our parents, relatives and even friends to realise our wish of spending the life together. They tried to put us down. But we stood by each other. Now things are pretty cool. We have our own home and living on our own terms.” says one of them Dr Parmod, a psychiatrist, who has handled 10 such cases so far says “It is no longer considered a disorder or disease. It becomes a psychological problem when they try to change themselves. In its wake comes the guilty feeling and pain”. According to professional science it is a normal behaviour, There are many such factors responsible for such a behaviour. Such leanings develop during teenage, he says. City-based clinical psychologist Ashu Priya holds the same view that it is not a disorder. Every human being has both male and female component. Sometimes the ratio of these two component changes, triggering psychological changes. She says instead of viewing it as a physical relationship it should be seen as a psychological and emotional problem. If detected early, parents should not hesitate to consult a psychologist. In most of these cases such behaviour can be corrected. Most of such couples are introvert and cannot face the
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Role to my liking in Ruby Duby, says Parmeet STRAPPING, smart and suave Parmeet Sethi is now doing something he can relate to. The film and television actor is playing the role of a doting dad to three naughty kids in Sahara Manoranjan’s “Ruby Duby Hub Dub — Just fantastic”, a children’s comedy on air since June 7. According to information released here, Sethi has already worked in Zindagi ..Teri Meri Kahani. His current serial is a breezy one. It appeals to people of all ages. Conceptually, it is similar to Shekhar Kapur’s movie Mr India, but in terms of substance, content and presentation, it is vastly different. Though the serial has a ghost in it, the actor says children should not give too much of importance to such superstitions. Giving details, he says a character called Balu dies and returns as a ghost. He is frustrated and shattered. In fact, the ghost doesn’t know what to do. But all the time you cannot help enjoying his company, as he is lovable and likeable who doesn’t cause any harm to others. On his role in the serial, he says, “It is very interesting as the role in close to reality. I play the part of Deepak, a level-headed guy with a simple lifestyle. Deepak has a middle-class upbringing and understands people and their problems. He has his own set of beliefs and stands by what he says. So in a way, he is honest and hard working. With great difficulty he brings up the children”. About the best part of the programme, he says, “Oh, the best thing about the programme is me. Jokes apart, the serial is a wonderful children’s show with a difference. It has a blend of everything in it — right from emotion to drama and comedy”. And what prompted him to take up the role in a children’s serial? “I wanted to prove to my little ones that I am a hero. So far, they had only seen me in villainous roles. I simply wanted to tell them that I too can do goody goody stuff and be their conventional hero. There is another reason. Such shows are very popular and connect well with people of all ages”.
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