Centenary celebration of Jagat Guru Swami Brahma Nand

Chandigarh Dec. 27: The Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced that Government Polytechnic Nilokheri would be named after Jagat Guru Swami Brahamanand besides a Sport Stadium would also be setup at village Kalheri after the name of Shorya Chakra winner martyr Sultan Singh and announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh for construction of Ror Dharamshalla at Panchkula. The Chief Minister was addressing a mammoth gathering on the occasion of Centenary celebration of Jagat Guru Swami Brahma Nand here today.Mr. Hooda exhorted the people especially Ror community that they should follow the cherished ideals and principals propagated by Swami Brahama Nand so that they could succeed in the life. Swami Brahma Nand took a pledge to fulfill the remaining work of founder of Arya Samaj Swami Daya Nand. He maintained that the main aim of both the great personality was to eradicate the social evils from the society and to motivate the women about education. After exchanging the turban with the president of All India Ror Sabha Mr. Ram Pal he said that the relations between two communities would be further strengthened. He was of the view that the most of the people belongs to farming community and he reminded that former Speaker Haryana Vidhan Sabha Ishwar Singh and Multan Singh had close relations with his father Ch. Ranbir Singh and after the exchange of turban these relations had become more realistic.The Chief Minister reminded that Lalit Butana had been made the member of Haryana Staff Selection Commission and Som Dutt Advocate, Member of Finance Commission. He assured that he would always keep their interest protected whether he would be in power or out of power. While paying his rich tributes to Swami Brahma Nand he said that he had to face a number of ordeals when the orthodox were prevalent in the society. Mr. Hooda said that Swami Brahma Nand had left the house in the age of merely 12 years and after 35 years of his death his principles were also inspiring the human beings. He advocated adopting Veda’s in the life. While reminding the contribution of Arya Samaj during the freedom struggle, he said that the then All India Congress President Sitabhi Ramaiya said that during the freedom struggle 80 percent contribution had been remained of the Arya Samaj. While referring the demands put by All India Ror Sabha President Ram Pal, Mr. Hooda said that if a Government Polytechnic had been sanctioned at Village Pabnawa District Kurukshetra the work would be started immediately otherwise the matter would be examined. While referring the demand for setting up of a Women College at village Bastara in Karnal District, he said that the demand would be considered during the next year Budget. While presiding over the function Mr. Ram Pal revealed that parents of Swami Brahma Nand considered him as incarnation of Lord Shiva. He said that Swami Brahma Nand belongs to Ror community and he had a great proud on him. He asserted that persistent efforts were being made by the Chief Minister to become Haryana Number – One in all spheres.Member of Parliament Dr. Arvind Sharma, HPCC working president Kuldeep Sharma, former MLA Tejveer Singh, Swami Sampurna Nand, Member of Ror Sabha, Som Dutt, Bhag Sing Arya, Jungla Ram, Nirmal Kalyan, Lalit Butana and Om Parkash also addressed the gathering.On the occasion Minister of State for Co-operation Meena Mandal, Parsani Devi, Jai Singh Rana, Tejender Pal Maan, Raj Rani Poonam, Sumita Singh , Bhim Sen Mehta All MLA’s, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Prof. Virender, Media Advisor to CM Sunder Pal Singh, Media Co-ordinator Jai Pal Mann, Deputy Commissioner B.S.Malik, SP A.S.Chawla and District Congress President Surender Narwal were also present.

BEYOND THE HORIZON- Contemporary Art Exhibition

BEYOND THE HORIZON- Contemporary Art Exhibition
A Confluence of Varied Images
Whenever a number of young artists come to exhibit their works together, they are generally a motley crowd having various tendencies, approaches and styles. Their thematic penchant too varies considerably (unless of course there are abstractionists among them, in which case only their approaches will differ). Some may pick up the Radha-Krishna romance. Others may go for modern approaches and imageries of romanticism. Some others may root for sex-and-violence – a theme that is very common these days, given our current environment. And yet some may lean towards catering to the art market, since there is a lucrative art market today. (which indeed is good news for most of the artists).
In my own opinion, it is good that there is an art market. For it enables a large number of artists to practice art and produce such a huge variety of imageries as we see today. Besides this, there is, the collector or the buyer (the latter of course is a business category).
Young artists who aspire to achieve greatness (or simply love to do art) are living through this environment and are passing though different stages of social and economic advancement. Of course there is this lasting impression about art, that only genuine, good art survives. And that genuine artists are not derailed by the market – market that tends to develop egoes and esoteric values (in that, a high-priced work automatically becomes good art). But in spite of all distortions arising out of the market-value system, good art survives and gives aesthetic pleasure to its audience.
But the good side of today’s art scene is that the younger artists are more interested in making efforts to excel, to come up and be counted (which is good for art’s health).
In the present showing, - artists of different approacties, styles and concerns have come together. For example:-
Anupriya Munoth
In this trendy show, when one looks at Indore (M.P.) born Anupriya Munoth’s works, one is magnetized by a mix of beauty, fantasy, imaginative compositions (such as in “Lovable Beauty” and “Nature of woman”). Aided by a very soft instantly come to life, establish a line of communication with the viewer and lead him or her onto the path of visual poetry. Anupriya is by now an accomplished artist and her works stand their ground. No props but straight forward engagement with her visual metaphor. As an artist who has done lot of home work, she both deserves and demands attention. For she focuses her aesthetics on the hue and extent of feminine beauty – beauty that creates a colourful world and gives birth to innumerable dreams and fantasies.
Badri
Hyderabad (AP) artist Badri displays a penchant for things religious. Stylised Ganeshas, Durga and Jesus highlight his approach as well as his linear prowess (for in figurative art if line is not strong the journey doesn’t even begin). His “Harinamsmaranam” is a good example of highly communicative design and expressive lines. The singing devotees before the Lord deeply engage the viewer. “Sagaramathnam” is another good tell-tale visual that deserves attention, more so for its symbolism and an imaginative approach (quite childlike for that matter). “Dasavataram” too is a fine symbolic arrangement that conveys the story both meaningfully as well as aesthetically. In “Mahabharatam” again the symbolism is to the fore with grim forebodings. His “Saraswati” is an image simplified while his “Ganesha” remains his own self and with his own wits (again a neat figuration). His work like “Durga” and “Blue Jesus” take symbolism to its extreme. In the latter care blue could be the colour of peace but hardly of sacrifice (for the sake of humanity).
In short, Badri’s imageries lift the spirit of the viewer and make him see the traditional images and symbols from a new angle.
Koushal Choudhry
Mumbai based Koushal Choudhry assumes the role of an artist and social commentator in his works. His paintings reflect deep concern with what is going on in the wide world outside his own (for every individual has only a limited world, related of his own life and sensitivities). Some of his works relate to the life and times of Mumbai. The sensex, the bull run in the stock exchange and the situation of power supply in Mumbai, wherein he lives and works. His imageries being in the nature of academic realism, have the imprint of being well defined and suited to the theme he picks on. So thematic under pinning and emotive thrust give Koushal Choudhry’s art both an edge and the relevant contempraneity. Koushal’s zeal is sure to pull him forward. Urge and impel him to be more socially oriented, ready to make a sharp (visual) comment.
As a sensitive and maturing artist Koushal Choudhry much to say and I am sure he will be speaking his mind as he continues to confront the world and observer the life around him. Works like “Controlling the Bull” (pertaining to the stock exchange) and “Energy in Mumbai” are suggestive and tell tale at the same time.
Narender Mehta
Narender Mehta (based in Gurgaon, Haryana) has a strong leaning toward’s (nature and environment. His work tends to capture the beauty that already exists in nature and is forever pleasant to the eye. Alluring landscapes and the forever radiant flora fill much of his oeuvre. And there is a continuity in view and vision with colour setting the tone and tenor of the scape.
The flora is of course much too close an encounter with nature and in the case of Narender Mehta it is revealing. For much of his own aesthetic sensibilities seem to go into the careful creation of these scapes and images of flowers (mostly in full bloom). Fine compositions and subtle tonal play marks his work. However, he has widened his view by drifting towards the Buddha (his series of “Buddha-I & II). These are overbearing images and invoke both compassion (towards one’s fellow beings) and devotion. The neatness of his work is commendable. His palette is rich too, with colours abounding.
Narender scores highly when he goes into delicate details of his flowery creations.
Rahul Saini
Jalandhar (Punjab) based Rahul Saini’s very imaginative and stylistic works stress on rhythm and form. Partly abstract and partly fantastic, Rahul Saini’s creations sometimes turn sculptural and sometimes merely figures and characters from a dream world. Rich in their colour components. Works like “Dasi” and “Love” give one the feel of both sensuousness as well as a deep emotive quality that instantly touches the viewer. There is also depth in these works that could engage the audience for quite a while, works like “Music of the Night”, “Horizon” and “Day and Night” please the eye in quite a poetic way. Both rhythm and mood mark these works. But there are many more in his oeuvre which are both inviting as well as a lasting aesthetic delight. There is of course a consistency of approach visible in Saini’s works and that promises growth in the future. Works like “Departure” are a bit sentimental. But works like “Love” and “Attraction” sustain (through richness of colour and the warmth of the theme).
Shakti Singh Ahlawat
Rohtak (Haryana) based Shakti Singh Ahlawat displays a tendency to lean on the linearity of strokes. While dealing with female figures he gives the impression of going for pastel shades and chromatic harmony (“Untitled – I & II”). But when he goes to paint rural folk, his approach and technique change. And not only in his oils, but also in his watercolours, colours retain their richness and ferver (“Three Friends” (oil) and “A Rural Smile” watercolour). Strong with line, Shakti Singh has also produced some fine drawings such as “Krishna”. His realistic approach of course speaks a lot for him and his art’s growth.
Dr. Sindhu Nair
Dr. Sindhu Nair’s work oscillates between the two extremes – religion and free abstractionism. “Baby Krishna”, “Blue Buddha” and “Calmness” represent the former tendency and “Waves” and “Circles” the other. Her Tanjore School paintings are a more assured product because they follow a strong tradition that is still going strong. (For Krishna and Buddha are enduring images based in our religious mythology that has kept company and inspired our artists for centuries on end. Dr. Sindhu Nair has a rich inheritance of tradition that has made her work quite engaging and valuable at the same time. However, Dr. Sindhu Nair does not close the door for other art forms. In fact it is other themes and other art forms that show the way to the artist for further growth. And one hopes that Dr. Sindhu Nair will explore other art forms and scenes that could justify her journey into art. There is much promise in going that way if it engages the artist’s mind.
R.S. Yadav
(Art Critic)


BEYOND THE HORIZON- Contemporary Art Exhibition
Article written by Rahul Saini

The culturally barren land of Gurgaon is finally experiencing the winds of change. Thanks to the Epicenter, the residents don’t have to go all the way Delhi to be a part of any kind of a cultural event. As far as art exhibitions, theatre and live music and dance performances are concerned, the residents are served with a new offering every week. The art exhibition titled as ‘Beyond The Horizon’ is scheduled for 13th of December to 17th of December to take place at epicenter (also know as The Apparel House) sector 44, Gurgaon . It is a group show that brings together artists from various parts of India. The show features both fresh and young and experienced artists.

Anupriya Munoth

Anupriya’s paintings beautifully portray the beauty of a woman. Each of her painting is a visual manifestation of a thought which has the potential of initiating a story in the mind of the viewer. Each of her painting evokes a different emotion as well, that ranges from joy to sadness to suffering to celebration. Her works seems to be based on singular concepts that are soulful and substantial. Her work is straightforward and communicative.

Badri

Badri knows the art of storytelling well. And it is clearly visible in his work. Consisting of bold lines and bright colours, his art has a touch of fantasy to it. Based on religious tales, the anthology shows us artists visualizations of themes that vary from the crucification of Jesus Christ to Paanchali’s vastraharan from the Mahabharata. Badri’s work has a playful charm to it.

Koushal Choudhry

Koushal Choudhry’s lavish work addresses issues. The works seem like various visions from dreams. Each work of his is a statement in itself. The artist shows a tendency to use highlighting colours in his compositions. His work is highly suggestive and demands to be interpreted – it tickles the brain. Koushal Choudhry’s bold and inspiring work has a distinct style.

Narender Mehta

Narender Mehta’s works reflect the immense beauty of nature. The landscapes he paints range from surreal to real. The perfection in his application of colours is a factor (apart from many others) that ties up all his work together. The simple honesty is what gives it a cheerful beauty. The flowers in his paintings seem to be smiling with joy. His palette has subtle and broad frequency from warm to cool of rich hues.


Rahul Saini

The thematic and colourful works of Rahul Saini tends to have inclination towards curvilinear and soft lines to give birth to soothing compositions. A strong use of bright and playful colours and forms is prevalent in his works. His works have a deep and clear emotive quality. The paintings have an inherent Indian eminence to them. Feminine forms have been beautifully explored. The rich visual treat with shades of fantasy is a pleasure for both the eye and the heart.

Shakti Singh Ahlawat

The poetic works of Mr. Shakti Singh Ahlawat gives us visions of India. There is an obvious and remarkable command and maturity in the strokes and the colour application and in his works. His realistic approach to art gives birth to a set of believable visuals which are mostly pleasant and ‘lovely’, and touch the heart of the viewer.

Dr. Sindhu Nair

The contemporary work of Dr. Sindhu Nair has a profound stamp of India. Her deep and intense work induces mature emotions. Her work refuses to be bound in any boundaries. It ranges from abstract to religious to traditional. She plays with a wide variety of colours and textures. Her work is not only engaging for the eye, but equally engaging for the mind as well.

The collection exhibits a variety of moods, emotions, colours, ideas and themes. The event is a must for all the art lover and aspiring artists. The work of each artist is truly magnificent and reasonably priced.

Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power project -Jharli

Jharli (Jhajjar), December 12 – Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that the first unit of 500 M.watt of the 1500 M.Watt Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power project will commence power generation by JUNE 2010, three months before the schedule date of commissioning. The CM was talking to media persons after Erection and Positioning of Boiler Drum unit.
He said that this project would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8000 crore and Rs 1352 had already been spent on the construction activities. The government has decided to supply round the clock power supply to the consumers within a radius of 10 kms around the plant and about 40 villages would be benefited by this decision, he said and added that the Central government had sanctioned Rs 4.2 crore for strengthening of distribution network of these villages.
The Chief Minister announced a number of incentives for the residents four villages- Jharli, Goria, Mohanbari and Khanpur khurd which included streamlining of the water supply system, hourly bus service for Jhajjar, free dispensary for the senior citizens of the villages, remodeling of water course, opening of a new ITI and adoption of another ITI for proving technical trainings to the youths of the villages.
The CM said that when the government took over the command in the state, it was decided to commission one power generating unit every year and the 600 M.Watt unit of Yamunanagar had started generating power in 2008. Other power generating plant at Khedar would commence power generation in September 2009 and the proposed power generating unit in private sector at Jharli would also commence power generation in 2011, he added.
The CM informed that the Atomic Energy Commission had accorded permission for setting up an Atomic power plant at Kumahrian in Fatehabad district after carrying out the site inspection . " Haryana perhaps will be the first state in the country to set up an Atomic power plant in the future," he added
The haryana Power Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala, MP Rohtak, Deepender Hooda, HPCC Spokesperson, Ved Prakash Vidrohi, Union Power Secretary, Anil Razdan, Principal Secretary to CM, M.L.Tayal, Power Secretary Haryana Ashok Lawasa and senior officers of the Aravali Power Company Private Ltd, a joint venture of NTPC, HPGCL and IPGCL.

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Gurgaon, December 06- The parents should imbibe morality and good manners in their children instead of criticizing them. This was stated by Mrs Asha Hooda, wife of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda while presiding over annual function of Shallom Hills International School in Gurgaon today.
She said that the parents of her age are usually heard criticizing their children for their bad behaviour, lack of moralities and manners but they fail to understand that who made them like that. Mrs Hooda advised the parents to first introspect about the reasons behind the behaviour of present day children. She said that the parents were equally responsible for the behaviour of their children and they should teach their children good values so that they could become good human beings. She said, " lets not criticize the children, instead resolve to give the society good children with high moral values imbibed in them". If you were good human beings, it was because your parents taught you like that and if your children were not good human beings, that means you are lacking in your duty, she maintained.
While narrating the glory of motherhood, Mrs Hooda said that people say that mothers place is next to god, but in her opinion place of mother was even before god. The reason being that whenever god took birth in this world, be it any incarnation, it has to come to this world through the womb of mother. Mrs Hooda paid tributes to the martyrs and people who became victims of Mumbai terrorist attack and asked the people to take pledge to bring peace in the world. She also released white balloons in the sky giving message of universal brotherhood and said that peace is stronger than terror.
The students also gave message of peace by lighting candles. They also presented a colourfull cultural programme with theme of patriotism and scientific advancement of India. Dr Lili George, Director of School told that the school was just four years old, having classes upto 10th and it was affiliated to CBSE New Delhi.
On this occasion, Chakarvarti Sharma, Vice president of HPCC, Khazan Singh Spokesperson of HPCC, Asha Sharma, General Secretary of Congress Women Cell, G.Anupama Administrator HUDA, Deepti Umashankar Deputy Commissioner, Parveen Kumar ADC, JS Sangwan SDM, Guru Raja Reddy, Kaushalya Reddy were also present among other dignitaries.

Green Bulding at Gurgaon

Gurgaon, December 02- The Haryana Governor Dr A.R. Kidwai today said that "Solar energy is future of India and we are wasting it". He said that to meet the growing demand of electricity hydro power combined with solar energy would be ideal for India.
Dr Kidwai was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the newly constructed eco-friendly building of Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) in Sector 44 of Gurgaon. The building has been constructed by NGO named SM Sehgal Foundation and it is self sufficient in terms of water and electricity requirements.
Highlighting the benefits of solar energy, the Governor said that the Sun shines in India through out the year but we were not making optimum use of this natural advantage. He said that the government of India has introduced a scheme to set up 50 MW solar generators in different parts of the country. Out of these, solar generators having capacity of about 12 MW would be set up in Haryana on an experimental basis. The Haryana government has given permission to two factories of Gurgaon for generation of electricity 1 MW each by installing roof top Photovoltaic grid. Presently, the solar generated electricity was a bit costlier because the Silicon cells were imported from Germany but the central as well as Haryana government has subsidized the solar equipments to the extant that the user got these at the lowest price. Dr Kidwai was of the view that if the silicon cells were manufactured in India, the prices of these cells would come down. As a result, the expenditure on generation of electricity through solar energy would be lowered and in 10-15 years India hopes to have good fortunes to make optimum use of solar energy.
Emphasizing on the need of water conservation, Dr Kidwai said that the SM Sehgal foundation has provided the scientific technology for construction of eco-friendly building and the builders in Haryana specially the Gurgaon builders who represent the richest group should take advantage of the IRRAD building in designing other eco-friendly buildings. He maintained that it was high time that we gave attention environmental conditions and construct such buildings which are eco-friendly and provide comfort to the people living in it. He said that entire south Haryana has brackish under ground water and technology was needed for desalination of it so that it can be used in agriculture. He emphasized on water management. The Krishi Vigyan Kendras were experimenting by rotation of crops. Referring to efforts of foundation in district Mewat, Dr Kidwai said that development was not done merely by pouring money, on the contrary, development means that the beneficiaries should be fully involved in the developmental activities. He was of the opinion that if the beneficiaries was involved then the result would be far more satisfactory and long lasting. The Governor, on behalf of the state government and Mewat Development Agency, offered the Sehgal foundation to work as partners in taking up development in Mewat and assured of all facilities and cooperation. He thanked the foundation for selecting Mewat district for its programs where the foundation has adopted 17 villages for running programmes of sustainable rural development and poverty reduction.
Earlier, Dr Suri Sehgal Chariman of the Foundation welcomed the Governor and told about the activities of the foundation. Jay Sehgal, Executive Director of the IRRAD told about the eco-friendly building and Anjali Makhija, Director Capacity Building of IRRAD proposed vote of thanks.
A silence of two minutes was observed to pay condolence to the victims of Mumbai terror attacks. Mrs Edda Sehgal from the foundation, Municipal Commissioner Rajeev Sharma, Joint Commissioner of Police Manjit Singh Ahlawat, Deputy Commissioner Deepti Umashankar, DCP east Jagdish Nagar, Retd. IAS MD Asthana, CEO of Mewat Development Agency Attar Singh Ahlawat, SDM North JS Sangwan were also present along with guests from USA.