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Journalism of Courage
Crash landing
Not only was he camera shy, he refused to go on record. But the people and the scribes did not mind as this was the first time a leopard had come visiting. And the scaremeter had its needle firmly in favour of the leopard who seemed more scared than the people gathered to check out their strange guest. But the police officials were the best. Usually used to dealing with the two-legged variety, they were flummoxed, to say the least. Flummoxed and armed, even the senior ones who usually carry a stick around had their personal small arms. Though what good a small handgun would be against a full-grown leopard weighing almost 70 kgs is anybody8217;s guess. In the end as the blighter came crashing down, the officials heaved a sigh of relief more concerned about their guest8217;s welfare than their own. A commendable effort by the forest department officials.Calling women over 40
An awareness programme, Women8217;s Health after 40, will be held on December 7 at 5 p.m. at Tilak Smarak Mandir in Marathi by the Pune Chapter of the Indian Menopause Society. The entry is free. Lectures follow a question-answer session, which aim to cover important health issues which concern a mature woman. A panel of eminent doctors from different fields, who will read papers on menopause and hormone replacement theory, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and joint disorders, common psychological problems and Dr V Khanvilkar will speak on 8220;the role of the mature woman in Indian society.8221; The question answer session will encompass all aspects of heath for mature women, including diet, exercise, heart problems, urinary problems, cancer risk and much more.
A must for women on the threshold of 40!
A whole play IT8217;s a play with a difference. An adaptation of four seemingly unconnected pieces to make one Whole. Yes, we are talking about the Whole in the Head, a play enacted by Naseeruddin Shah and Mahabanoo Kotwal. The play relates the story of four characters, all extracts from different literary pieces and all screaming reality. What binds these four characters together? Mahabanoo Kotwal explains,8220;Each character is dysfunctional on the surface but underneath it all they are more sane than any other person.8221;
Pat on Manjula8217;s back
Ratna Khemani, well-known for her personality development classes, has been encouraging young individuals with courage and talent. On Friday, she felicitated Manjula Shetty, the 19-year-old student of SNDT College, by presenting her with a memento and Rs 500 for her bravery. Manjula was in the news for handing over a chain-snatcher to the cops, after she chased and caught him showing much perseverance and presence of mind. Shetty8217;s daring deserved an award, as chain-snatching incidents occur frequently and the thieves must be booked for criminal offences at any cost.
Wedding bliss
Calling Gujarati parents. Looking for a bride or groom for your ward? Make a beeline to the Oswal Bandhu Samaj Hall on Shankarsheth Road between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on January 2 . But, be sure that you fill up the forms first and that to by December 10 or you will miss the bus. Get in touch with the Gopal Krishna Mandir at Shatranjwala chowk on any Thursday.
