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Nobel lecture series inaugurated
Chandigarh, December 8 According to Prof. I.S. Dua, Chairperson of the department, a series of four lectures by internationally renowned scientists would be delivered to coincide with the award giving functions being held in the Scandinavian countries. While inaugurating the lecture series Prof. Sobti talked in philosophical terms to bring home the point that science, religion and spirituality when blended in right proportion can give more prosperity and solace than the materialistic gains to which there is no end. He inspired everyone with the motto ‘‘Learn science, live with science but uphold your moral values.’’ Delivering the first lecture in the series, Prof Prem P. Jauhar, Research Genetist with the US Government and Professor of Cytogenetics, gave a comprehensive overview of biotechnology applications in plant sciences in the last 10 years and how modern science is promising to be a harbinger of prosperity in the next decade. He dispelled all fears in the minds of everyone in the hall that genetically modified foods are in any way harmful. He said on the contrary these foods deliver the desired effect in a better way. Prof. Jauhar’s remarks with examples and slides about educating those who frame the policies of biotechnology (bureaucrats, politicians) drew applause from the audience. Professor Jauhar’s message at the end of talk to all the students was to ‘‘think locally, act globally’’. His second lecture in the series entitled ‘‘India’s Glorious Past, Present and Future’’ will be delivered at 10.30 a.m tomorrow at the Department of Botany, PU, Chandigarh.
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Fight gender bias with courage to speak up: Sadker
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 8 Dr Sadker said he often noticed men’s unwillingness to grant that they are over privileged, even though they may grant that women are disadvantaged. After he realised the extent to which men work from a base of unacknowledged privilege, he understood that much of their oppressiveness was unconscious. He said, ‘‘in the past, the enemies of equality spoke more openly about their beliefs: the ‘natural’ roles of men and women, the ‘biological destinies’ of each, even biblical references to explain the second class status of females. A new day requires new tactics. He further said each time a girl opens a book and reads a woman-less history, she learns she is worthless...the change now has come from within, the girls, women who are till date denied the power of speaking, should get it...they should learn and practice to speak out and that too with courage and conviction only then the problems of gender bias and sexual harassment would be controlled. Introducing Dr Sadker, Dr (Ms) Satinder Dhillon, Principal of the college, informed that Dr Sadker along with his late wife Myra Sadker, had gained international fame for their work in confronting gender bias and sexual harassment. A special lecture ‘‘What is New About Gender Issues’’ by Professor Sadker, was also organised by the ICSSR North-Western Regional Centre and Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Panjab University yesterday. Prof Aruna Goel, Director, Centre for Women Studies and Development, PU, Chandigarh, welcomed the speaker and guests. She highlighted the activities of the Centre for Women’s Studies and Development. Flag Day
celebrations
Students and staff of the Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector 19, Chandigarh, organised a function to celebrate the Armed Forces Flag Day yesterday. Principal Bhupinder Singh released a newsletter on the occasion and paid homage to the valiant soldiers. He also applauded the excellent discipline and management skills exhibited by the three wings of the Armed forces. He said social groups all over the countries should express their gratitude to the dedicated and disciplined soldiers A paper reading contest on Indian Army was organised by Dr Rosy Walia and Mr Amarpreet Singh. Sumit Aggarwal won the first prize in the contest while the second and third prizes were won by Himanshu Kansal Manjeet Kaur and Ankur Bansal, respectively. Cartoon
workshop
A cartoon workshop, conducted by internationally renowned French artist Edmond Baudoin, concluded at GGDSD College, Chandigarh, yesterday. The workshop was organised by GGDSD College in collaboration with Alliance Francaise. During the workshop Edmond Baudoin told the participants about various aspects and techniques of the art of comic strip making. He stressed upon the relation between music and sketching, and how music can help in artistic creation. He also dwelled upon how cultural background of an artist can help him in creating new things. Edmond Baudoin also shared his experience with participants. He mesmerised the participants with his wonderful display of craftsmanship. The Principal of the college, Dr A.C Vaid, appreciated the great artistic caliber of Edmond Baudoin and honored him with a memento on the conclusion of the workshop.
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DAV students’ creativity appreciated
Mohali, December 8 The exhibition showcased students’ creations not only in the fields of arts and science, but also in the subjects of social studies and mathematics. Mr D.R. Yadav, Regional Officer of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), while inaugurating the exhibition, highlighted the importance of such exhibitions. He said these go a long way in developing the career of the students. The CBSE is in the process of introducing many educational reforms in the curriculum to make it more students friendly. Mr Ravinder Talwar, Manager of the school, who was the chief guest, said DAV, Mohali, was a perfect model of modern education in the region. The DAV College Managing Committee had major plans for the students of the school, which would be introduced in the next session. Jaya Bhardwaj, Principal of the school, while welcoming the guests said the school had decided to lay special emphasis on further modernising its primary and senior secondary wings. Rakesh Sachdeva, Principal of DAV Model School, Sector 15, and Madhu Bahl, Principal of KB DAV Senior Secondary School, appreciated the exhibits presented by the students.
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Colourful function marks annual day at Shivalik school
Mohali, December 8 Ms Malwinder Kaur, coordinator, while reading the annual school report highlighted the achievements of the school. The performance of the school has been an enviable success during the last academic year. The school has hosted a number of state, national and international level academic, social and cultural events. Later, the students took over the stage and regaled the audience with an entertainment programme. The first to perform were the bubbling dancers who presented a Haryanvi dance captivating the audience with their rhythmic movements. The focus then shifted to Arabia with young artistes presenting an Arabian dance depicting a scene celebrating happiness with vigour and excitement. A prize distribution ceremony was also held later.
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X-mas celebrations at PU
Chandigarh, December 8
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Man gets life-term in murder case
Chandigarh, December 8 Already convicted by the Sessions Court on December 4, the quantum of punishment was pronounced today. Another accused in the case, Baljeet, alias Chottu, has been acquitted after giving the benefit of doubt. The prosecution had alleged that the deceased, Jagdish was stabbed to death by Baljeet and Sukwhinder. It had been stated that while Baljeet held the hands of the victim behind his back, the other assailant stabbed him. The police had registered a case of murder on the basis of a statement of the victim's brother, Vijay Kumar. As per the prosecution, Vijay had stated that he, along with his brother, was riding on a scooter when the accused called them. While Vijay was parking his scooter, the accused started manhandling Jagdish. In the ensuing moments, Jagdish was found lying in a pool of blood as the assailants escaped from the spot. During the trial, the prosecution witness could not substantiate the charge against Baljeet. Acquitted: Nirmal Devi and her son Sanjeev, who were accused in a case of dowry death, were today acquitted by a local court after the prosecution failed to prove the charge against them. After the death of Ponam, wife of Sanjiv, on July 3, 2005, her parents had lodged a complaint against her in laws. It was alleged that after the marriage of their daughter, her in laws had started harassing her for bringing insufficient dowry.
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This Danish songster rocks
Chandigarh, December 8 She is in Chandigarh for her first official concert in India but this vivacious young lady is no newcomer to fame. Last year, she had the whole nation grooving to her peppy Say Na Say Na from the 2005 hit film Bluffmaster featuring Abhishek Bachchan except that Aneela could not enjoy the fruits of her success as she was busy in Europe promoting her first solo album Mahi from where the song was picked up by film maker Rohan Sippy for the film. Today she is performing with Indian Idol Sandeep Acharya at the concert organised by Nokia and is already enchanted with the experience of it all. “He is so sweet and down-to-earth and the girls love him,” she gushes going on to talk of ‘parathas’ at a local dhaba, her amazement at how planned this city is and the fact that Say Na Say Na is still on everyone’s lips. In fact, this is a homecoming, she never dreamt of. “I have never lived in India but I am very close to my culture. We speak in Hindi or Urdu at home because of my parents. My grandmother is a poet in Pakistan and she introduced me to the verses of Ghalib and Faiz Ahmed Faiz. My father loves listening to ghazals sung by Jagjit Singh, Pankaj Udhas and Mehdi Hasan. I grew up with a major crush on Amitabh Bachchan, which I still have and I also believe I am different from others like me,” she smiles. She sure is different because while creating the fusion music, appealing to her European and Asian listeners, her own muses remain musical legends like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Reshma and Farida Khanum. Her first musical encounter took place when her parents sent her to a musical kindergarten. She knew she had discovered her calling. She was a part of her school and college bands while growing up and was also a part of a platinum selling high-profile band, Toy Box, churning out international hits like Tarzan and Jane (which incidentally did very well in India too!). She has performed with the biggest music names like Black Eyed Peas, Blue and Christina Aguilera However, it was with her first solo single Jaande that she actually hit the jackpot. Two Swedish films Bombay Dreams and Heart Break Hotel and even Bluffmaster picked up this song and used it. “The song when released all over Europe was loved by everyone. It seemed to have a universal appeal,” she explains. The charm of a song perhaps lies in what Aneela refers to as “making something that is a reflection of me.” She believes that being true to oneself is the only language she knows while making music because ‘music is so spiritual’. While Mahi has been released in India two weeks ago, her second single Chori-Chori is rocking MTV. Next in line are many more concerts all over India and hopefully many more Bollywood songs. She is planning a home for orphan girls as she feels ‘girls are the backbone of a nation’. |
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Mann doles out magic of melody
Chandigarh, December 8 The event, organised to celebrate the first anniversary of Punjabi newspaper "Rozana Spokesman" in association with Airtel among others, was largely attended. After upcoming Punjabi folk star Sukhwinder Sukhi set the pace for a grandiose start to the musical evening, the legendary Gurdas Mann took centrestage with the rendition of a serene invocatory, "Meri rakhiyo laaj", in a contemplative mood. Patriotic vehemence emerged supreme in his next presentation "Lakh pardesi hoyiye..." before he captured the vigour of Punjabi folk life in his "Chhalla..." and "Tappe". Mann embellished his songs interspersing with poetic couplets from Sufi sages and seers and eminent Urdu poets. He virtually translated the Punjabi folk sentiment and culture with all its manifestations in his compositions like "Baabe bhangra paonde" and "Ishaq da girdha". Requests poured in as he finished a song and he doled out many hits like "Apna Punjab hove", "Ki khatya mein teri heer banke", "Pind thiyan galiyan" and many more. Mann employed his individual traits of a poet, actor, folk dancer and a cultivated singer to make his performance and the evening memorable. Editor-in-Chief of "Rozana Spokesman" welcomed the chief guest, Ms Preneet Kaur, MP, who lit the traditional lamp. |
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