Painting competition results

Ludhiana, July 23
New Secondary School, Ludhiana, organised an on- the-spot painting competition in collaboration with Shaheed Sukhdev Branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad here yesterday. Nearly 140 students participated in the competition.

The students participating in the painting competition were divided into three groups .

The results: Group A: Bikram Singh, first, Class V; Monica, second, Class V; Khushi, third, Class I

Group B: Anju, first, Class VI; Vivek Singh, second, Class VII; Prabhjit Kaur, third, Class VI

Group C: Arjandeep, first, +2 Arts; Mandeep Singh , second, Class IX A; Ashit Kumar, third, IXB. — OC

Merit scholarships

CULTURE

Punjabi to the core
Shivani Bhakoo

Ludhiana, July 23
Punjabi model Jas Arora loves to interact with people. He likes his profession (modelling and acting) as it gives him the opportunity to meet new people. Jas was in city today to take part in “Vivaha-2006” as the brand ambassador of a company taking part in the wedding exhibition.

Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, the model said he just loved coming to Punjab not only because Punjabi food was superb but its people were vivacious.

“I was born and raised in Mumbai but my roots have always been in Punjab. My grandparents belong to Amritsar and I have great respect for its traditions and culture,” said Jas.

He said it felt great being the brand ambassador of the company he promotes. “I have seen their factory, the infrastructure and everything. Besides, they are good friends.”

Jas does not find modelling any different from acting. “Once you are facing the camera, there is hardly any difference. But I enjoy doing both,” added the model.

“I have been modelling for the past many years. Currently, I am doing ‘Prithvi Raj Chauhan’ on Star Plus. Also, I have done a small role in movie “Pyar Ke Side Effects” with Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose. I am happy that people have appreciated my work all along,” he said. Jas believes in dressing up aesthetically, bearing in mind the weather and body contours.

“One must dress up in clothes that complement the shape of the body. While picking out clothes, one should be sure that they look good on you.”

Admitting that he hadn’t yet had the chance to get around the city much, he said he was happy with hospitality that it had accorded to him thus far.

SPORTS

Chess tournament results
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, July 23
Parmeet Singh, Satvik and Parichay came out triumphant in their respective groups in the two-day chess tournament organised by the Life Insurance Corporation of India Employees’ Sports and Recreation Club at the LIC divisional office, Dugri here today.

In the group A (6-9 years), Parmeet Singh got the better of Bhavya to clinch the title while Ankit secured the third position. In group B (10-12 years), Satvik quelled a strong challenge from his rival. Hitesh to emerge winner. The third position was bagged by Himani. In the third group C, Parichay survived some anxious moments before romping home victorious against Sangeet Singh. Sukhraj had to be content with the third position.

Mr MS Batra, Manager (P&IR) LIC of India, Ludhiana, distributed the prizes. Speaking at the prize distribution function, Mr Maan Singh, secretary of the LIC Employees Sports and Recreation Club expressed gratitude towards the members of the club for conducting the tourney successfully. Mr Amarjit Singh, Mr Kirti Sharma, Mr Subodh Kumar, Mr PP Singh, Mr Harbans Singh and Mr Sanjiv Kalia were among other office-bearers of the club besides parents of the participants who attended the prize distribution function.