Foot Loose

Block by block!
This Tuesday saw Fabindia host for the first time an exquisite Block-printing workshop that saw professional craftsman come in from Delhi to display the craft. Also on showcase was the art of gold and silver 8216;Khari8217; work along with a select display of the use of vegetables dyes for printing of motifs and designs on dupattas and saris in traditional fabrics like Chanderi, Maheswari and Kota. Customers were able to choose their own motifs and work out a design of their choice to get block printed. Interestingly, the craft of block-printing is very refined, skillful and exclusive in nature. It can take five carvers up to three days to create an intricate design in a block of teak used for printing. The printers may use up to thirty blocks to create a design. Separate pieces of wood are required for each of the colors used in a design and it is not unusual to have four or five colours in a professional design. On the occasion, a Fabindia official remarked, 8220;In an ongoing effort, we constantly aim to showcase and nurture the ancients crafts of India. The block-printing workshop held at our store today was a step in the direction to showcase a traditional craft to the people of Chandigarh.8221;

e-Testing
With most preparation courses for entrance tests going online, even the test preparation industry providing courses for preparation of IIT, CET, IAS and others need a little assistance. And providing it is WiZiQ.com through its seminar on 8216;Internet Strategies for Test Preparation Businesses8217;. To be held on September 17 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Hotel Sunbeam, here they will provide tips to test preparation institutes on how to reach a wider audience via e-learning. The seminar will incorporate face-to-face and online talks/discussions from a number of national and international experts on various topics related to the test preparation industry. This seminar will be free for all.

Hot spot
Complete with dry Japanese garden, party pool, waterfalls, lush green lawns and perfect landscaping, Sunshine Gardens is the new venue for party organisers. Matured over two years, 8220;it is located on the Chattbir Zoo Road in three acres of area and has a capacity of 800,8221; says proprietor BP Singh, adding that here there8217;s inhouse parking and an AC Hall. What8217;s more, this place is built on the theme of Sun, requires no tents, 8220;as the place is fully-equipped and is designed with functionality in mind,8221; he signs off.

Just in time!
This one was a new lesson for the 25 students from Suru River Valley in Kargil. One which taught them about machine tools and tractor parts. Organized by the Indian Army under its operation Sadbhavana Project, these students were given an opportunity to visit HMT factory, Pinjore, on Tuesday. While the students were acquainted with technologies and processes being adopted in manufacturing, they were also given joy rides on the tractors. 8220;The students also visited St Vivekanand Millennium School during the trip,8221; executive director of HMT Prakash Sharan told us. 8220;The trip has been organized to bring oneness, build bridges of friendship and help local population in remote areas to join the mainstream. For most of these students, this visit is the first one away from their villages,8221; added Major Pushkar Raj of the Indian Army, who coordinated the visit.