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US prof holds physics workshop
Chandigarh, August 22 Together, the two demonstrated how physics experiments could be improvised. Teachers and students from Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab attended the workshop. Dr Simon began his presentation with a video on basic theory of lasers and a historical background of holography followed by a demonstration on the uses of ‘Rainbow Glasses’ in physics laboratory. The plasma globe was used to demonstrate and explain how a large voltage could ionise the surrounding air, light an unconnected fluorescent tube and showed the projection of complete electromagnetic spectrum on a screen. A display of various holograms was also organised. Commenting on the grim state of research in the field of physics in India, Dr Simon said, “Our country lacks well-equipped labs for research work”. Dr Simon is in India for signing MoUs with Lucknow University and Saurashtra University at Rajkot (Gujarat) for facilitation of the exchange of faculty between the varsities. The participants also visited Anveshika lab set up in the college Physics Department where about 100 experiments based on the concept of “learning physics by doing” were exhibited.
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PU Notes
Chandigarh, August 22 Inaugurated
The CSI (Computer Society of India) student chapter of University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) was inaugurated on Wednesday by, professor BS Sohi, director UIET. The CSI UIET chapter aims at promoting information technology as a primary profession, helping government in formulating IT strategy and planning and organising conferences recent technological changes. The office bearers are as follows: Harish Kumar (faculty, UIET) as branch counsellor, Prashant Bansal-president, Sandeep Changalani-vice-president, Shweta Singh-secretary, Vikramjeet Sharma-organising head, Pallavi Aggarwal-treasurer. The official ceremony was followed by a lecture by professor HK Sardana on ‘Human Computer Interaction’. World congress
Dr Anil Kumar, reader in pharmacology, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been selected for a travel award to attend the world congress on Huntington’s Disease to be held in Dresden, Germany from September 8 to 11. Dr Kumar has also been awarded various fellowships for attending international scientific training and conference programme. He has also received the AICTE Career Award, the UGC major research grant, ISN CAEN Award and the Raffelsons Young Investigator Award last year. Death mourned
A condolence meeting was held in the department of Urdu to condole the sudden demise of Qurratulain Haider, an eminent fiction writer of Urdu, in which the students, faculty members, non-teaching staff and faculty members of other departments, paid homage to the writer who passed away this morning. The chairman, Dr Madhukar Arya gave a brief introduction and professor M Shakeel Khan, professor in Urdu, highlighted the life and literary contribution of the eminent writer in detail calling her a trendsetter of Urdu fiction. A prolific writer with more than 12 novels, novellas and four collections of short stories to her credit. Her ‘Aag Ka Dariya’ (river of fire) is considered a landmark novel and she received the Jnanpeeth award in 1989 for her ‘Akhir-e-Shab Ke Hamsafar’ (Travellers unto the Night). She received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1967 and was also was conferred Padma Shree.
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From Colleges
Chandigarh, August 22 DEMONSTARTION: The science committee of MCM DAV College, Sector 36 organised an experimental demonstration on “Laser and Spectroscopy” on Wednesday. Dr Vini Arora, convenor, science committee welcomed Prof Simon George from the department of physics and astronomy, University of California. Prof Simon demonstrated several interesting experiments related to the field of laser, diffraction and holograph. Prof Ved Rattan from NCERT, Delhi demonstrated the experiment related to optical fibre. A movie on laser beam and its applications in the field of medicine was shown to the students. PARTY: The senior resident students of Dev Samaj College for women hostel, Sector 45 organised a freshers’ night for the hostel on Wednesday. The chief guest of the function was Satyawati, chairperson of the college management council. The function began with a classical dance performance by Yashika on the song ‘kahe ched ched mohe’. A comic skit tiled ‘Indian Ideal’ was Ramika, Neha presented by Nancy Nagpal, Tanu, Komal Sarin, Damini, Simmi, Chetna, Komal Goyal, Tanika and Amandeep that had the audience in splits. The ‘Miss Freshers’ contest that saw 31 hostellers vying the crown. They participated in 3 rounds that tested their poise, confidence, talent and intellect. FRESHERS: The department of bio-informatics, DAV College Sector 10 organised a Fresher’s party in the college premises on Wednesday. The function was inaugurated by S Marriya, principal and Dr Nandita Bachhawat, head of the department. The principal congratulated the department for its achievements in the short span. Mr Fresher title went to Tareeq MSc-I and Bharti Grover MSc-I was crowned Miss Fresher. Sameer of BSc (hons)-I was crowned Mr Fresher and Parineeta Bhaskar was crowned Miss Fresher from BSc (hons)-I. VANMAHOTSAV: Van Mahotsav was celebrated today at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for women, Sector 26 by the NSS unit of the college. Satish Narula, senior horticulturist, Punjab Agriculturist University, and Col J S Bhola, joint secretary, Sikh educational Society were the guests on the occasion. REVELRY: The department of fine arts, Government College, Sector 46, organised a freshers’ party for the students of BA-I on Wednsday. The students of BA-II and III welcomed the students and presented a cultural programme of songs and presented a small skit on ‘modern ramayan’. Jameel and Suchi were declared Mr Fresher and Miss Fresher respectively. CAMP: The NSS unit of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, in collaboration with the Department of transfusion medicine, PGIMER and State Blood Transfusion Council, Chandigarh organised a blood donation camp in the college. There was an overwhelming response from the staff and students and as many as 200 volunteers donated blood. Col (retd) J S Bala, joint secretary, Sikh Educational Society inaugurated the camp. Dr Ravinder Sharma, programme co-ordinator NSS, PU appreciated the efforts of the organisers. Mohali TEEJ: Teej festival celebrated at Desh Bhagat Girls Hostel, with zeal. Girls of the hostel organised a cultural programmed. Tajinder Kaur, vice-chairman of Desh Bhagat Group of Institutes inaugurated the programme. Giddha, solo dance, folk song and a skit were the different cultural programmes held.
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Goldy sent to judicial custody
Chandigarh, August 22 Sources in the Sector 3 Police Station said the duo’s other accomplices were still at large and efforts were on to trace them. Goldy had reportedly picked up a fight following which he, accompanied by a group of over 15 youths, assaulted Mohali resident Maniderpal Singh, who had come to the discotheque along with a woman. Meanwhile, ASI Kanwar Singh (posted with PCR) and Constable Rashpal Singh of the Sector 3 Police Station were placed under suspension for dereliction of duty when the incident took place.
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Custodial Death
Chandigarh, August 22 The Bench has asked the police to submit the aforesaid report by August 24. Explaining why the SI had not been arrested, the UT counsel said the police was waiting for the viscera report. — TNS
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Judicial remand for two youths
Chandigarh, August 22 The duo’s counsel, Onkar Singh Batalvi, contested the prosecution’s request for police remand and said the police had not recovered anything from the accused and denied that his clients had thrashed the police constable. It was also submitted in the regular bail application that the accused were young students who would abide by any condition imposed by the court. Importantly, they were not required by the police for further investigation, he averred. The prosecution submitted that the accused had not only manhandled the constable but also took his mobile. Earlier, a surrender application of the accused was submitted before the magistrate today by Batalvi. It was averred in the surrender application that yesterday, both accused, now booked under Sections 186,332,353 and 34, IPC, had come to Chandigarh to meet their cousin Navneet Kaur who was a student of MCM DAV College. The SHO of Sector 36 police station, Ishwar Singh Mann, said the third accused was yet to be identified.
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Fusion Concert
Chandigarh, August 22 What is interesting is that this is not a fusion concert where innovative sounds are cajoled from existing forms. “This is a pure classical concert where one musician accompanies the other, blending the familiar and leaving the limitations out,” explains Thakurji. This is because, as they explain, the roots of Indian and Western classical music are the same. While Loli has been performing as a soloist with an acoustic guitar all over the world, Thakurji says his instrument is the forerunner of the modern-day guitar. “Most people believe that the guitar is a western instrument. But, the guitar was played in India as early as the Vedic period. The Kachhapi Veena was used in this period for solo performances and also as an accompanying instrument. However, like many things from our ancient past, it vanished,” smiles Thakurji. The name ‘guitar’ is actually derived from ‘geetar’ (geet + tar) which means an instrument that evokes music from ‘tars’ or strings, he explains. Thakurji’s ‘Kachhapi Veena’ has been modified to highlight the strokes of the ‘Sarod’. It has 32 strings besides ‘Chikari’ and ‘Tarab’ being used on both the sides. “Every instrument has its identity. The 26 strings that have been added create a tonal quality, range and clarity that are incomparable,” he says. What is more, it blends beautifully with other instruments. In fact, both musicians believe innovations are what will keep the sounds of music evolving and developing. “If you stay within the boundaries of tradition, there will be no growth,” avers Loli. He heard the ‘Kachhapi Veena’ only yesterday when the two met. “But I feel I understand it and know what to do,” he says. And, it is not necessary to play Indian instruments to stir classical notes. “Our languages may be different, but our music is one,” he says. Born in 1961 in Monaco, Loli picked up the guitar at the age of ten. There has been no looking back since then. A professor at the Music Academy of Monaco he has played all over the world and dabbled with jazz and gypsy music too. However classical music remains his mainstay. He has recorded with legendary names like John McLaughlin and is featured in a compilation with stalwarts like Zakir Hussain, Sting and Dennis Chambers amongst others. Thaakurji started his training with learning ‘Dhrupad’ from Pandit Vidur Mallick. He later turned to the guitar learning from Ustad Maqbool Hussain and Pandit Jyotin Bhattacharya and Srimati Sharn Rani. His final training took place under the tutelage of the renowned Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Thakurji is presently the Director of the ‘World School of Music’ in Delhi. The concert will be held at the Law Auditorium on August 23 at 7 pm. |
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Life in its myriad hues
Chandigarh, August 22 A regular at group shows organised in the region, Deepika has put up her solo show in the city after a long time. All about happy and sad moments, the show clearly demonstrates that perfection lies in the admixture of the two. No moment lasts forever is the message her works seem to give and though the canvases are dominated by languor, there are splashes of brightness that break the routine. The works are well-captioned and Deepika has titled her works and even her show, which she calls ‘Tarang’. So you have in her exhibition that opened at IndusInd gallery a host of interestingly captioned frames that tell a lot about the nature of works - careless whispers, abandoned hopes, glory of love, eternal bliss, endless journey, subtle stagnation and blossoms, being a few.
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Now showing: 5 teachers in an artistic grouping
Chandigarh, August 22 The works are ripe and a pleasure to watch. Although distinct in identities, they flow from one to another, lending to a complete whole, which intrigues with its tremendous range. Incidentally, the artists already had a common ground to start with - they all teach art in various government schools across the city. Their humility naturally touches up their works. Finding new forms on the canvas is Sanjay Kumar, the celebrated AIFACS (All-India Fine Arts and Crafts Society) awardee, with love for the extraordinary. He plays with lines, using his unique wheel-like paintbrush to create striking patterns which, he says, will stay in the same colours in which he has created them. Generous use of pigments along with oils, acrylic, ink and graphics, promises Sanjay’s colours a long life on the canvas. His works are straight out of nowhere -unpredictable and mysterious. Prediction is the forte of Ram Partap, another art teacher, who is also happy serving as an office-bearer with ‘Kala Maitri’, the alumni association of Government Art College. He juxtaposes the past with present, indicating man’s obsession with mischief. His works, mainly figurative, mirror his aspirations for a world spared of sorrows. His colours are happy and peaceful. Opposed to Partap’s colour scheme is Subhash Shorey’s, who traps the hues of fire in his canvases. Inspired by the process of creation, he paints with patience, creating patterns that take months. “Each work took three months for fruition”, says this art instructor at Government Model School, Sector 16, who has created a fine collection. Perfectly complimenting the paintings are two sets of absorbing sculptures by Rajinder Kumar and Vishal Bhatnagar. Where Rajinder’s series of wild flowers in wood casts a spell of its own, Vishal’s ‘philosophical’ sculptures impress for their novelty. The exhibition can be viewed till August 24.
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