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Refund excess fee, demands NSUI Chandigarh, July 28 In a memorandum submitted to the Dean University Instruction, the state president, Nitin Goyal, has stated that students seeking revaluation of answersheets are depositing postal charges for every paper even though they are required to deposit fee for revaluation alone. Stating that the fee for revaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate courses is Rs 190 and Rs 230, respectively, Nitin Goyal said that students were paying Rs 440 as revaluation charges since there is nobody to inform them about how much to pay. The NSUI has demanded that a special audit of the revaluation receipts should be conducted and the excess charges should be refunded to students. Further, it has been suggested that postal charges should be included in the price of the form itself to put an end to this problem. Tree plantation: Panjab University celebrated ‘Vanmahotsava’ on its campus on Wednesday. Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor, planted a sapling near the newly constructed parking of the University Institute of Engineer and Technology (UIET) and the Department of Correspondence Studies (DCS). Other senior functionaries, including Prof S.K. Sharma, Dean University Instruction Prof Devinder Singh, Chairperson, DCS, Dr B.S. Sohi, Director, UIET, also planted saplings. Lecture: A special lecture on “Self and well being” was organised by the ICSSR, North-Western Regional Centre, at the ICSSR Complex, on Wednesday. Prof Girishwar Mishra from the Department of Psychology, Delhi University, in his opening remarks said: “Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from achievement. In Indian thinking true nature of human beings is blissful, it is the property of the being,” he stated. According to Prof Mishra, values are central to well being. He mentioned that there were two perspectives to well being, one being the “Hedonistic perspective”, which is based on material well-being, and the other being the “Eudaimonic perspective”, based on living a life true to self. Prof Jitendra Mohan, Department of Psychology, Panjab University, and the National Fellow, ICSSR, Delhi, presided over the lecture. Mr P.K. Saini, Director, ICSSR North-Western Regional Centre, Panjab University, welcomed the distinguished speaker and members of the faculty and students. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Jagat Jit Singh from the
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Students from Rajouri visit city Chandigarh, July 28 The students, who are being taken to various places in the region under a programme sponsored by the Army, saw various landmarks of Chandigarh, after arriving here today after visiting Amritsar and Delhi. Their itinerary here took them to the local Air Force station, where they were shown AN-32 and IL-76 aircraft and later had a chance to witness a display of various weapon systems at the Chandi Mandir military station. The creations at Rock Garden, boating at Sukhna Lake, the Rose Garden and the bustling Sector 17 market left deep impressions on them. In Delhi, they had a unique privilege to call upon the President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and had an interaction with him. They would leave for the last leg of the tour to Shimla tomorrow. Organised by the Army under Operation Sadbhavana, the tour was flagged off by Maj-Gen M.S. Dadwal, GOC Striking Lion Division, from Akhnoor on July 22. It would be flagged in by the Corps Commander at Nagrota, Lieut-Gen Ashok Kapur, on July 31. The main objective of the programme is to inculcate a sense of belonging in the students and create awareness about the country. |
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Encouraging response to Sarv Shiksha drive Chandigarh, July 28 Under the drive, camps had been held at Government High School, Hallo Majra, Government Senior Secondary, Karsan, and Government High School, Colony No. 4. Enrolments under the SSA are being held in three phases. To publicise the campaign, students of different government schools took out a rally in different parts of the city. Reports from different centers reveal that the enrolment of girls was more as compared to boys. To further boost the campaign, the Education Department is holding meetings with local leaders, panches, area councilors and other prominent personalities. Officials involved in the SSA reveal that this year, around 1000 students, enrolled in various evening schools last year had been transferred to regular government schools. The students, mostly from slums and rehabilitation colonies, had reached certain level of literacy during their one-year of teaching under the Sarv Sikhsha Abhiyan An official of the Education Department said over 9000 children, between six and 14 years of age were being imparted education at 264 centres across the city. Till 2010, around 30,000 children from the city would be covered under the drive. The premises to educate the target children, mostly schools or dharamshalas, have been selected keeping in mind the economic and demographic profile of the city. The entire city has been divided into 20 cluster schools, each headed by the principal of a senior secondary school. It may be mentioned that this year, an amount of Rs 8 crore has been released for implementing the project in the city. |
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Students’ brush with art Chandigarh, July 28 The theme of the competition was “ A world of good”. The participants expressed their thoughts through the paintings. The competition was organised by Pepsi Co Protfolio. According to Executive Director (New Business), Pepsi Foods, Mr Subroto Chattopadhyay, “ We were encouraged by the response of the students last year. It was this response which made us extend the competition to eight cities this year”. “The competition has been divided into two phases and the participants have been divided into three categories. Top three winners from each category in each city will qualify for the Tropicana Painting Prodigies
Awards. These winners will be selected by a panel of judges” he said. Each participant will be awarded a “ Certificate of
participation". The top three winners from each category in each city will receive a “ Certificate of merit’ and a medal. |
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Students protest on
SYL issue
Chandigarh, July 28 The idea behind organising the rally was to appeal to the governments of the two states on behalf of the farmers to work out a common plan which would benefit the farmers in the time of crisis. Instead of fighting between themselves, they should come up with a solution to this problem, the chairman of association, Dharminder Balhara, said. He added that if no action was taken to resolve the matter, they would take up the matter with the Governors of both the states as well as the President, if necessary. The activists the HSA raised slogans against Capt Amarinder Singh during the protest. The president of the
HSA, Mr Vikas Ratthi, announced that the members would observe a one-day fast tomorrow while the rally will continue till July 30.  |
High Court Chandigarh, July 28 The Bench also directed Chandigarh to file an affidavit giving complete details therein of the persons who have been challaned for having unauthorised red lights atop their vehicles as well as black films on the windows. The Bench also directed that an affidavit be filed and work order passed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding the proposed flyover at Panipat be placed before the court. During the hearing the Bench was informed by counsel for UT that 51 vehicle owners have been challaned for these offences. The case will now come up on August
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Insurance firm told to pay Rs 28,000 Chandigarh, July 28 In their order, Mr R.P. Bajaj, chairman, and Mr K.C. Jaggi and Mr J.S. Kohli, members, ordered the company pay Rs 28,833 with an interest at the rate of 7 per cent with effect from June 2, 2003. The adalat also imposed payment of Rs 750 on the company as costs of the case. Col Harsharan Singh Sandhu (retd), managing director of Hotel Pankaj in Sector 22, had insured the three air-conditioner compressors of 7.5 tonne capacity each in 2002. Two of the compressors were damaged on March 9 last year on account of power fluctuation. Even as the hotel got the compressors repaired from a Delhi-based company for Rs 40,000, only Rs 12,000 was approved as claim to the hotel. Out of the claim, Rs 2,613 was deducted towards excess clause and premium for the instalment with the result that the net payable amount was reduced to Rs 9,387. The hotel had termed the action the insurance as biased and arbitrary and sought compensation for harassment and costs of the case. Besides, the surveyor’s report was also challenged by the hotel. Terming the reduction in the compensation amount to Rs 12,000 as deficiency in service, the adalat held that the complainant was entitled to the full amount of Rs 40,000. However, it allowed a reduction of Rs 1,780 by way of excess clause and premium of instalment.
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Army life through lensman’s eye IF you wish to see different facets of the life of Indian soldiers serving the motherland, Mr Sanjeev Chawla, a freelance photojournalist from Amritsar, has a rare treat to offer. He has an impressive collection of photographs of jawans of the armed forces. These photographs are being exhibited at the Banasar Art Gallery, Sheesh Mahal. The objective of the exhibition titled ‘Vande Matram’ is to inculcate the spirit of nationalism and to arouse the spirit of patriotism among the people, says Mr Chawla. The exhibition will provide the viewers an opportunity to seek inspiration from the armed forces, he adds. He has a collection of nearly 30 photographs depicting various aspects of Army life, including a jawan on high-alert at the international border, soldiers at their makeshift kitchen in the operational field, jawans feeding birds during their leisure time. There are also photographs of commandos undergoing stringent training, a jawan playing snowy soccer and a jawan offering sweets to border villagers in the holy month of Ramadan. The exhibition was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Chairman, Improvement Trust, Mr K.K. Sharma. |
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Showcasing life in Paris Chandigarh, July 28 Titled “Paris: Mysteries, Mythologies and memories”, the exhibition showcases tremendous talent of the artist in handling elements that define the past and present in one of the great world cities. The works are all about an individual’s perspective on contemporary Paris, as also on how the city carries along a splendid past. Much inspired by one of the greatest contemporary French artist Louistal and his famous Carnet du Voyages, published by Seuil, there are drawings and perspectives of a very modern and grand Paris. It takes the past and references of the present in a single drawing and portrays the essential spirit of the city that has never snapped ties with its rich past. Among the various subtle and sensitive themes that Vishwajyoti Ghosh touches upon are “How does Mona Lisa handle so much of pressure in the days of 21st century stardom and media craze; where does Eiffel Tower stand in the mind of present day Parisians; what are the sounds of silence in a busy metro; why do I feel lonely in a city of love and most beautiful women; what if Gandhi arrived today in Gare du Nord to find a chicken restaurant in his name?” The big drawings are accompanied by six comics. These are short letters from Paris, rendered in a comic form, as interesting insights on various issues like history. In all, the exhibition portrays life in a faraway city which has beautifully held on to its past, even while wedding the present. |
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A whiff of freedom for freshers If you thought college was all about books and exams, it’s time to get your facts straight. “You don’t go to college just for a degree. College life offers you a new-found freedom and a chance for personality development,” feels Ms Sumedha, a Computer Science student who recently joined the GCG, Sector 11. She adds, “In just 10 days, I have become a changed person. “I feel confident now. I no longer hesitate to make friends. Everyday I am learning something new”. However, she misses her school friends. Happy with her new-found freedom, she is equally appreciative of school discipline. “It gave me a sound base. I am sure I will not be overwhelmed by this new-found freedom. I will not misuse it”. College life is fun, freedom and hard work for this fresher and she wants to live each moment of this life. Just out of school, 18-year-old Ankur Makkar is happy to be in the SD College, Sector 32. He is a B.Com 1st Year student. He did his schooling from Pathankot. Ankur says,” It is a very different experience for me. I feel independent now. I can take decisions on my own”. At times, he misses his home. “I am away from my home for the first time. I am doing everything on my own. I miss home food. Right now, I am staying with my cousin but soon I will shift to an apartment. I have bought new sets of clothes. And any bike, too, is raring to zip forth on road.” On being asked what change he felt after joining the college, he said, “My college is co-educational. I no longer feel shy while interacting with girls. I have made new friends. I love to go to college canteen with them. But I am not neglecting my studies”. |
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Noted Punjabi singer Rajinder Mohni on Wednesday added another music album to his repertoire. Trained in classical music by Sushil Kumar and Shyam Sahota from Karnal, Rajinder has long been featuring on the concert circuit of Chandigarh, especially in functions at Punjab Kala Bhavan in Sector 16. Apart from performing live, he has also been indulging in something more creative by way of cutting music albums. The latest album by Mohni stands in contrast to the already released 10 albums, which focus more on the lighter aspects of life. Titled “Jind Tere Naam”, the present album comprises eight songs, all drawn from the vast sea of emotions. Largely romantic in tone, the songs have been written by celebrated lyricists like Gill Surjeet, Devinder Khannewala, Ajaib Aujla and Toji Behrampuri. Famous for having given many a hit song, all these lyrics writers have a pride of place in the world of Punjabi music. The album is all about a medley of songs, from sad and reflective to beat songs and even a qawwali by none other than the legendary Muskrat Faith Ali Khan. There are some numbers inspired by the sufiana qalaam of Sufi singers. Set to music by city-based music maker Balraj Singh, the album has been released by Sunny Enclave. To evoke a rural feel, the music director has also depended heavily on folk instruments, which are largely being neglected in this age of new music.
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Eating Out
Eatopia. The name may not ring a bell to an ordinary Chandigarhian. But it evokes instant recognition among office-goers whose offices are located on the Madhya Marg, covering Sectors 9, 8, 7 and 26. Functioning from two small adjacent booths in Sector 9 (opposite Fab India, behind the Citco petrol station), the small joint seems to be fulfilling the long-felt need of not only the working class of the area but also visitors to this fast-developing commercial hub of City Beautiful. A quick bite in an airconditioned but reasonably priced environment to enliven that lunch break is enough to make most of us happy. The eatery was started about six months ago by the enterprising Jaigopal Bhasin. And the way he is managing this small venture, it comes as a surprise that this young man has no background, either practical or academic, in the food business. He has dabbled in car accessories earlier. It is just his interest in the field and the ability to pack in some modern day mantras of success involving marketing that are working for him. In fact, he is already on the lookout for a third booth to expand his dining area. The menu card boasts of an impressively long list of a variety of drinks, soups, Indian and Chinese snacks and main course dishes, fish, kathi rolls, mini meals, murg khazana, mutton, rice, naan/roti, raita and salad. If you stick to the basic dal-sabzi-roti regime, you can have a tummyful for around Rs 30. The special veg thali at Rs 60 has generous portions of dal makhni, mixed veggies, shahi panir, raita, salad, rice, two parathas, sweet dish and achar and can be easily shared by two persons. The non-veg thali with chicken/mutton replacing cheese is yours for Rs 80. Spicy chana masala, the filling rajmah-chawal and the tangy karhi-chawal are the other popular picks. For those preferring an elaborate affair, there is an array of panir (kadahi, mattar, shahi, cheese, Madrasi) dishes and chicken (tawa, kadahi, dahi, curry, kurma, tikka) delights. Complement with soup, raita, salad and fresh lime soda to impress your business client. Also on offer are South Indian and Continental fare. "We recently introduced sambar-dosa-idli-vada, pizzas and grilled sandwiches as there is a big craze for this stuff among our clients," says Bhasin. If the joint seems too congested for comfort, you have the option of ordering the meal on phone. Beginning at Rs 25, Eatopia provides tiffin facility and packed lunches for corporate offices. If you are just passing by, downing a glass of fruit shake would, perhaps, be not such a bad idea. |
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