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Exhibition on till Nov 12
Chandigarh, November 6 The Centurion Bank of Punjab’s 11th annual art exhibition proves this. On display at the gallery of Punjab Kala Bhavan, Sector 16, are hundreds of works that recall history and culture in many strange and heartwarming ways. Where some canvases celebrate the beauty of the village landscape, others depict the relevance of the sun, the moon and the stars to the local folklore. Because entries for the show are from all over Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the exhibition manages a truly north-regional flavour. Like always, this annual show keeps a certain level of quality. The show received 328 paintings this year. Of these, 71 were displayed as per the suggestions of the jury comprising Suhas Nimbalkar, Jivan Adalja and Prem Singh. The jurists - all men of significance in the contemporary Indian art scenario - have also selected six artists and their works for special individual awards. This year’s best artwork prize has been reserved for an artist from Saharanpur, Ram Shabd Singh, for his work ‘Chandr Khilona’. The artist will be honoured with Rs 40,000 on November 12 at a formal award ceremony. Other artists, who will be awarded, include Sonam Jain for her work 'Bali Ka Bakra', Chaman Sharma for his 'Untitled I', Sukhwinder Singh for 'Aastha 8', Jaswinder Singh for 'Universe Creation/Sanjhi' and Mohinder Tuli for 'The Perspective Age'. All these artists will get Rs 20,000 as award money. That’s not to undermine the value of other works, which have their own feel and texture. Although figurative works dominate the exhibition, abstract themes also find some space. The exhibition can be viewed till November 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. The objective of the show has been the celebration of myriad forms of the Indian cultural heritage. Like always, the bank plans to use the selected artworks for its calendar this year.
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From Colleges
Chandigarh, November 6 COMPETITION: To sensitise students on the sacrifices made by soldiers, a patriotic songs competition was organised at GC-11 today. Students presented songs in Hindi and Punjabi. Principal A.L. Gauba recalled the sacrifice made by the courageous captain of the 18th Punjab Battalion, Capt Rohit Kaushal, whose martyrdom day falls on November 11. The students of the drama club of the college presented a patriotic skit “Koshish Jaari Hai”. All winners and participants were given mementos and prizes by the Shaheed Capt Rohit Kaushal Memorial Charitable Trust. Freshers’ party: A freshers’ party was organised at the Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector 19, for students of BCom (I) and BBA (I). Pahlad Aggarwal, deputy director of colleges, was the chief guest. Bhupinder Singh, former principal of the college, was the guest of honour. Students presented various cultural items.
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Students say no to crackers
Chandigarh, November 6 A Diwali mela was also organised on the school campus. Students put up various stalls displaying eatables, handicrafts, greeting cards and candles. Students played antakshari and the winners were
given prizes.
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Call centre training institute opens
Chandigarh, November 6 The centre will also provide job opportunities in the banking, insurance and service sectors. MD of the company Praney Sharma said the centre would provide training for web and voice-based call centres by using state-of-the-art methods. He further said the centre had tie-ups with more than 100 call centres such as Wipro, IBM, Daksh, GTC, IBS etc. and would provide 100 per cent placement to the students.
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Five lawyers to be sworn in as HC judges
Chandigarh, November 6 In Chandigarh for attending a seminar on “Democracy, Development and Judiciary” at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), union law minister H.R. Bhardwaj said today: “Final orders on elevation of the judges are expected to be issued within a day or so.” Following their elevation, the High Court, after a long time, will have the sanctioned number of judges. As of now, the High Court has 37 judges against the sanctioned strength of 40. It has recommended the sanctioned strength to be 52. Pursuant to the elevation of the new judges, the roaster of benches is also expected to change. The advocates to be elevated to the Bench include Daya Chaudhary, R.K. Jain, Rakesh Kumar Garg and K.S. Ahluwalia. Talking to the media on the issue, Bhardwaj said the union ministry of law was in favour of increasing the representation of women in the judiciary. He said eight women judges had been sworn in at the Delhi High Court. The ministry was in favour of administering oath of office to at least three or four more women judges from here. The High Court here, as of now, has just one woman judge. Bhardwaj said the government was now appointing double the number of judges per year. Quoting figures, he said 125 judges were on an average being appointed annually, against just 55 until recently.
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Now, judges to be held accountable for misconduct
Chandigarh, November 6 The Bill is aimed at constituting a mechanism for looking into reported acts of misconduct of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Giving details on the Bill during his visit to the city for attending a seminar on “Democracy, Development and Judiciary” at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), union law minister H.R. Bhardwaj said today: “The judiciary has already accorded its approval for the same”. Interacting with the media soon after the seminar’s conclusion, the minister said: “For long time, discussions have been going on regarding accountability of judges. They have to declare their assets to the Chief Justice of India in accordance with an unwritten code of conduct. But, that has not been able to solve the problem. So, it has been decided to put in place a law for setting up the National Judicial Council.” On objections to the Council Bill by a section of lawyers and MPs, Bhardwaj said they were entitled to air their views. But, the move to set up the council was in sync with well-established norms existing in other countries. The development is significant as the new law incorporates the recommendations of the Law Commission. It aims at enhancing the prestige and bringing transparency in the functioning of the judiciary, which continues to enjoy the confidence of the public. Any person can, under the new procedure, complain against the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts, except the Chief Justice of India. Once it comes into being, the National Judicial Council will consist of the Chief Justice of India and two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of India will nominate the judges. Two judges of the High Court will also be nominated by the Chief Justice of India irrespective of their seniority. Bhardwaj, meanwhile, added that he was against putting pressure on the media through laws for checking sting operations. He said the media had a great responsibility towards society and accountability to the masses has to be the guiding force for it. “No law can work. It’s the journalist who have to ensure that the reporting is unbiased and fair,” he asserted. Referring to the Midday contempt case, he said truth was a defence in contempt cases now and the stay on the High Court orders by the Supreme Court suggested that the apex court was looking at the possibility of it being a piece of fair reporting.
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Saini Blast Case
Chandigarh, November 6 The two are related to Devinder Singh Bhullar, initially accused, but later acquitted in the blast case. Facing death sentence in another case, Balwant Singh Bhullar had urged the court to hand over to the probe regarding his father Devinder Singh Bhullar and uncle Manjit Singh’s alleged elimination to the CBI. His counsel Navkiran Singh had asserted on the applicant’s behalf that the two were kept in illegal custody before being tortured and eliminated by the Chandigarh police. Taking up the matter, the Bench, comprising Justice Mehtab Singh Gill and Justice Harbans Lal, observed that counsel for applicant Navkiran Singh, during the course of arguments, handed over affidavits duly attested of eyewitnesses who had seen the alleged abduction and illegal confinement of the two. The case will now come up on December 5 for enabling the CBI to file a status report in the matter.
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Folk dance draws crowds to fair
Panchkula, November 6 “The overriding purpose is to generate funds for the welfare projects run by the Red Cross and also acquaint the people to the grandeur and vitality of diverse folk dance traditions of far off regions, besides the entertainment,” maintains Kalpana Kataria IRS, chairperson District Hospital Welfare Committee and the spirit moving behind the show. In an interaction with the Chandigarh Tribune, the Guwahati based performing folk dance maestro Ranji Gogoi with his dance ensemble of 15 including seven danseuses, regular performer at the fair, opines that people in this region are taking more than the passing interest in our Bihu, Bodu, Bhutal or Assamese Jhoomer dances. Many inquisitive viewers enquire about the intricate details regarding the concept, format, and derivative similarities to other dances like the foreigners. A post graduate in economics Gogoi had led the Bihu dancers from Assam to Germany in 1983 and alter to Russia, South Africa, France, Mauritius and other countries on ICCR sponsored tours besides in India by NZCC. “The folklore dances of all regions exude a similar ‘maati ki khushboo’ but only the language of expression differs,” adds Ranjit Gogoi who along with his wife Sitarani Hazarika, a Satariya danseuse, claims to have directed choreography for 50 teams at the National Games and Asian Games held at Guwahati early this year. Sobhit Singh Bhurve, with a team of 22 folk dancers from Lalpura in MP specializing in romance filled Saila-Reena and Karma festive dances is deeply rooted in tradition. Preserving the treasure trove of rich family heritage he recalls his 12 days triumphant trip to Zimbabwe in 1986 where he won appreciation of the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the foreign audience. Mandar, Timki, Flute Thiski and Manjira are the accompanied musical instruments for our dance forms, he disclosed. Mistri Lal with his Tribal dancers from Rajasthan had been regaling the audience with the popular Kalbelia and Chakri dances. Since our cultural traditions are enmeshed with religious sentiments and dance songs are weaved with themes relating to mythological gods but the contemporary cultural contexts also make their presence, he adds, citing a Kalbelia song “Kaliyo kood padiyo melle ma, cycle puncture kar laayio”. Another performer and noted folk dancer, Munma Batsa with the looks of an African national, from Baruch in Gujarat claims to be proponent of a 700 years old tradition of originally African dances like Sidhi Dhamal, Mombasa and Fire dances. He maintains that centuries ago their forefathers migrated from Africa to settle here but our small community have retained the pristine culture. Such fairs provide us a chance to know and relish the finer nuances of other regions. The groups from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana too perform at the fair concluding on November 8. |
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2 new albums of Wadali duo ready
Chandigarh, November 6 Talking to The Tribune, maestros Padmashri Puran Chand Wadali and Pyare Lal Wadali shared their experience of performing abroad. They said after a jolt, Sufiana kalam has attained more following among the youngsters. “ I have teamed up with my son Lakhwinder Wadali for an album ‘Mahia tere vekahn nu’,” said the elder Puran Chand. “Our sons Lakhwinder and Sat Pal represent the fourth generation of our family legacy in Sufi singing,” claims Pyare lal who does most of the talking . The pristine Punjabi folk and mystic utterances of saints, sages and seers, replete with the mysticism and wisdom of the higher order resonates as the invincible duo of Wadali Brothers weave magic with their mellifluous voice which traverses in all octaves. This was apparent recently as the two performed at the CGA Golf Range. Satpal, Boota Wadali, Ashok, Parvez, Satwinder and Jazzi provided vocal support and accompaniment. |
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