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Neeta documents Raina’s
tales of trauma
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Chandigarh, July 17
As always, MK Raina’s sensitive handling of diverse themes in “Buhe Barian” put the message inherent in the production right across to the hearts of audiences. Juxtaposed into a brilliant mould were four tales of women’s trauma and resurgence, as documented by four finest Punjabi writers of their times.
Neeta Mohindra features in M.K. Raina’s ‘Buhe Bariyan’ at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Theatre as a safety valve for
democracy
Chandigarh, July 17
M.K. Raina reminds you of the legendary Habib Tanveer. Much like
Tanveer, he proclaims that theatre can never be subsidiary to the state.
Film Review

‘Gayab’ good enough for children
Coming from the camp of versatile Ram Gopal Verma,“Gayab” lacks his first class
touch. Supposed to be a comedy thriller it seems to be its evaporated version Vishnu Prasad
(Tusshar Kapoor) is a simple middle class guy who is devoid of good looks or any quality to distinguish himself.
Tusshar Kapoor in “Gayab”
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Punjabi fare at Plaza
Chandigarh, July 17
Music director of Punjabi songs H. Guddu was the star attraction at the cultural show at the Plaza, Sector 17, today. H.
Guddu, along with other singers, Gurkirpal Surapuri, Hardeep, Gurigur, and Sukhi Sidhu, regaled the audience with Punjabi songs.
Serial focuses on unshakable friendship
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Unconditional love and unshakable friendship — this is what television serial “ Saathiya-Pyaar ka Nayaa Ehsaas” is all about. Small screen star Amar Upadhyay of “Saas bhi kabhi bahu thi” fame is acting in the serial. He, along with serial “Sanjivini” star Sanjit Bedi and Shraddha Nigam — “Choodiyan” fame — were in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Amar Upadhyay, Shraddha Nigam and Sanjit Bedi in Chandigarh on Saturday to launch TV serial “Saathiya - Pyaar Ka Nayaa Ehsaas”.
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A music academy
with a difference
After working with top Bollywood
and Punjabi singers over the years, veteran music director Varinder Bachan is now on a unique mission: To provide a platform to budding artistes.
Music director Varinder Bachan hones the skills of artistes at his music academy in
Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph
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Clothing Deepa Mehta’s ‘Water’
Being part of meaningful film productions has never been such a great deal for Chandigarh-based costume designer Dolly Tiwari. Her flare for the sensitive has naturally earned her a place in celebrated teams like that of Shekhar Gupta’s in “Bandit Queen” and Deepa Mehta’s in “Earth…”
Market Pulse
Jeans’ collection
A collection of jeans was launched by the Marketing Head of Lee Cooper India, Mr Vishal Gupta, here on Friday.
Now youngsters have a variety of styles and shades of jeans. Even you don’t have to wash your jeans because you can wear it on the reverse side.
GMCH academic session begins
Chandigarh, July 17
The academic session 2004-05 formally under way at Government Medical College and Hospital
Sector 32 today with the induction of 50 students this session. The new students were given a welcome and apprised about the college at the inauguration function held at the GMCH’s Conference Hall.
Workshop for operating room staff
Chandigarh, July 17
As many as 29 delegates from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh participated in an one-day interactive workshop for operating room personnel organised by the Department of Orthopaedics at GMCH, here today.
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