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New Ghaziabad, Friday, November 20, 2009
ROHAN LOVES SCIENCE and is crazy about astronomy F
ifteen-year-old Rohan Kamra, who resides has been selected for the prestigious Bal Shree Award for creative scientific innovations at the national level. A Class X student of B i r l a Vi d y a N i k e t a n Rohan says, "Getting bestowed by the President of India is a big thing for me." His father Om Prakash Kamra and his mother Indu are ecstatic over their son's achievement.
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LOVES SCIENCE Rohan is passionate about science and crazy about astronomy. To see the total solar eclipse this year he went all the way to Sasaram in Bihar. In future, he would like to become a doctor or go in the field of scientific research. He has also attended many workshops in Nehru Planetarium and
Rohan is passionate about science and crazy about astronomy. To see the total solar eclipse this year he went all the way to Sasaram in Bihar. In future, he would like to become a doctor.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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ver the years the bridal look has also changed, along with changing times and changing fashion trends.
BEAUTY COLOUR A few decades ago, red was the bride's colour. But today, there has been a lot of experimentation. Apart from shades of red, to magenta and pink, out of the ordinary colours are also being used for the bride's dress - like sea green, turquoise blue (feroza),
lavender (pinkish mauve), strawberry, fushcia, rust, copper, purple and so on. Two colour combinations are also popular. The prediction is that colours like purple, sheer gold, peacock blue may be the new trend in bridal wear colours, used with contrasting colours, like purple and pink, gold and rich green and so on. ATTIRE Lehenga cholis are more popular for weddings. Brides are also going for fashionable salwarkurta, with short and richly embellished kurtas. As for saris, they are being worn differently, instead of the traditional way, so that they show off the choli and the heavy "aanchal". A new trend are the stitched saris, which do not have to be draped, but can just be slipped on. The saris are stitched in innovative ways, showing off the cholis and "anchal". The focus is on cholis, with low and decorative backs, with halter
necks or tie-ups. The blouses (or choli) for both lehenga and saris are certainly heavily decorated. Plain one colour cholis or blouses seem to be out of fashion for weddings. Instead of straight sleeves, the sleeves may be shorter, with scallops, or in a magyar style. The same goes for necklines. Decorative necklines, high at the back and low in front, halter necks, octagonal, scalloped, or backless, are in fashion, rather than plain round or v-necklines. The cholis have a richly decorated look, either made out of brocade material, or carrying heavy work with tiny sequins. Crystals (small glass pieces) or tiny beads are being used, along with zardosi work. The entire look, however, is not garish. Bright gold zardosi is out of fashion. If one wishes to wear gold, it is dull gold. Silver, or
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Rohan has made his parents proud by receiving many prizes. He has qualified for JSTSE exam held by Directorate of Education, Delhi. He won the first position in astronomy quiz held by Nehru Planetarium, Delhi. According to him, till date that was one of the best moments in his life. He got 2nd position in science symposium held by Tagore International School, EOK. Rohan had won ample of other prizes in school as well.
The Indian bridal look is changing
work done in dull copper or bronze are also being seen. Whatever sparkles there may be are being done with crystals, sequins, beads or tiny mirrors.
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HOBBIES Rohan loves to play soccer unlike other youngsters of his age who are obsessive about cricket. He likes to keep engrossed in playing computer games, watching movies and especially watching informative channels from where he can build up his knowledge about topics that interest him, he says. He has a keen interest in going for night sky observations to rural areas. Recently, he took part in a rally to urge the Prime Minister to go for the Earth Summit in Copenhagen. COUNTRY FIRST Rohan's aim in life is to serve the country. He does not want to go abroad. "I love my country very much. I would prefer to stay in India after completing my studies," he says confidently. Rohan would like to thank his parents, teachers and friends for helping, guiding and encouraging him all the way. —DIPANSHU ROY
JEWELLERY Some years ago, a bride used to be laden with heavy gold jewellery. But the trend has changed. Diamond or white stone jewellery, or coloured stones are in fashion. Dull or oxidised gold is also being used, along with silver and platinum. Necklace and ear rings, studded with diamonds or white and coloured stones are popular. Stone setting, kundan, polki, semi and precious stones combined together, are all the rage. Different alloys are being used too and different kinds of finish are also being used, even with gold, like matte, oxidised and antique look.
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