TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Young Karun Nair hits triple ton Ishant, Pietersen, Steyn JK Forest Deptt gears up for mega released ahead of IPL-10 in India's record total NEW DELHI, Dec 19: head Steyn had gone for Rs 2.3 ‘All India Sports Event’ CHENNAI, Dec 19: crore to debutants Gujarat Lions. Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, Pietersen, who couldn't play *Lal Singh chairs ‘Forest Sports Meet’ Young Karun Nair today English star Kevin last season following an injury, has Excelsior Sports Correspondent The Minister said that as a Department participated in the announced his arrival at the world Pietersen and South African been released by the Pune along part of professional duties, event held at from 19th - stage with an unforgettable triple speedster Dale Steyn were among with Ishant, all-rounder Irfan JAMMU, Dec 19: Department forester is supposed to trek lofty 23rd December; which included 48 ton (303 ) as India broke a the biggest names to be released Pathan and spinner Murugan of Forest, Environment and mountains, protect and patrol the players and 4 management/logistic deluge of records en route their by their respective franchises Ashwin. Ecology, is all set to display its highest ever Test total of 759 for 7 ahead of the Indian Premier Delhi Daredevils, who spent sports excellence at the ‘All India against England on the penultimate League's 10th edition next year. Rs 8.5 crore on all-rounder Pawan Forest Sports Meet’ to be held in day of the fifth and final match As many as 140 cricketers, Negi, have set the player free after Telangana. here. including 44 overseas players, he couldn't feature in most of the The All India Forest Sports It was a day that solely belongs have been retained, while 63 were matches for the team. Meet is being organized since 1992 to the 25-year-old Karun, who let go by the eight franchises for Kolkata Night Riders have under the aegis of the Ministry of became the second Indian batsman season 10. released their overseas players -- Environment, Forest and Climate after the legendary Virender Ishant, who just returned to the Jason Holder, Colin Munro, John Change (MOEFCC), Government Sehwag (twice) to hit a triple hun- Indian Test team after a long injury Hastings, Brad Hogg and Morkel, of India. J&K Forest Department is dred in Test match . layoff for the ongoing fifth and while Sunrisers Hyderabad have participating in the All India Forest During his marathon 381-ball final match against England in axed Trent Boult and Ashish Sports Meet since 1993 and has innings, Karun hit 32 boundaries Karun Nair celebrating his during Fifth Chennai, fetched Rs 3.8 crore Reddy, among others along with carved out a special niche for itself and four huge sixes as India took a match against England at M A Chidambaram Stadium Chennai from Rising Pune Supergiants in Morgan. by winning several medals espe- huge lead of 282 runs before on Monday. the players' auction last year. Other big stars to be omitted cially in sports like Cricket, England finished the day at 12 for Minister for Forests Ch Lal Singh interacting with players SCOREBOARD Kohli gave Karun a Rising Pune Supergiants had included former Australian left- Football, Billiards, Snookers etc. no loss. during selection trials for All India Forest Sports Meet. With 90 overs remaining on the India 1st innings: (Overnight 391 for 4) standing ovation. finished seventh in the last edition arm pacer Mitchell Johnson The departmental selection final day and a reasonably good KL Rahul c Buttler b Rashid 199 It is an irony that of the league. (Kings XI Punjab), South Africa committee headed by the Minister forests in wilderness, roam in committee members and one cam- track to bat on, England will fancy Parthiv Patel c Buttler b Ali 71 this chance that Karun Rising Pune Supergiants (11), Morne Morkel (Kolkata Knight for Forest, Environment and interior areas away from habita- eraman. JK players participated in their chance of at least saving the Cheteshwar Pujara c Cook b Stokes 16 got was a lucky one Royal Challengers Bangalore (10) Riders), New Zealand duo Corey Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh tions and protect himself from Football, Cricket, Billiards Test. Virat Kohli c Jennings b Broad 15 considering he was not and (9) Anderson and Martin Guptill organised the trials for the the eminent dangers of wildlife. Snookers, Badminton (open as well in line for a Test debut Karun, who has been touted as Karun Nair not out 303 were the franchises to release a (Mumbai Indians), Australia's sportspersons of the department “In order to cope up with the as senior veteran), Table tennis, one of the next big hopes in Indian Murali Vijay lbw b Dawson 29 during the series. major chunk of the players. Nathan Coulter-Nile (Delhi He was picked for and the final teams would be stresses of arduous profession, a Lawn tennis (Female) and cricket for his prolific scores in Ravichandran Ashwin c Buttler b Broad 67 England's former star batsman Daredevils) and England's ODI the series after Rohit announced soon. Forester has to necessarily Athletics. The performance of J&K domestic cricket, showed just why Ravindra Jadeja c Ball b Dawson 51 Pietersen earned Rs 3.5 crore from skipper (Sunrisers Umesh Yadav not out 1 Sharma suffered ham- While interacting with the offi- remain physically fit and mental- Sports’ contingent remained cred- he is highly rated. Pune and South African pace spear- Hyderabad). (PTI) cials and participating players, the ly alert,” the Minister said. itable in view of the medals won by Karun scored 232 runs in a sin- Extras: (B-2, LB-4, W-1) 7 string injury. Total: (For 7 wkts dec; 190.4 overs) 759 Then a freak injury minister said it was a proud move- “To exhibit their physical, men- the department (3 gold medals, (1 gle day and enthralled a select ment for the State Government, tal fitness, participation in various each in football, Billiards and Chepauk crowd with shots all Fall of : 1-152, 2-181, 3-211, 4-372, 5- for Rahul opened the especially for the Forest sports activities provides an excel- Snookers), 1 Silver medal (in around the ground. The best part 435, 6-616, 7-754. Test 'door' for Karun in was his ability to use the entire 360 : 27-6-80-2, Jake Ball 23- Mohali where he was Department to showcase the talent lent platform,” he said. “This not Cricket) and consolation prize in degree of the ground hitting his 2-93-0, 41-1-190-1, 20- unfortunately run-out. at national level in such prestigious only instils sportsmen spirit and Golf. shots. 2-76-1, Adil Rashid 29.4-1-153-1, Liam Once Rahul was fit events. fosters fraternity among foresters, They said that in addition to Equally adept at front and Dawson 43-4-129-2, 2-0-12-0, in Mumbai, Karun was "The main objective of partici- but also offers an opportunity to this, the State contingent could also backfoot play, he was quick to use Keaton Jennings 5-1-20-0. expected to sit out but pating in such prestigious events is exchange experiences and establish register significant improvement, his feet against England spinners England 2nd innings: this time it was Ajinkya to create a pool of athletes with better linkages at State/All India secured respectable positions in with their premier tweaker Moeen Alastair Cook not out 3 Rahane, who was ruled aptitude which will possibly bring level.” Golf as well as Table Tennis (veter- Ali returning with dismal figures of Keaton Jennings not out 9 out due to a finger frac- laurels for the State,” he said. Principal Chief Conservator an) wherein the teams reached the 1/190 in 41 overs while Liam Extras: 0 ture. “There is no dearth of talent in our Forest, J&K has nominated consolation prize as well as quarter Dawson (2/129) and Adil Rashid Total: (For no loss; 5 overs) 12 Those who have department and I am on a mission Director, State Forest Research finals positions respectively. The seen him bat in domes- (1/153) also proved to be expen- Bowling: Ishant Sharma 1-0-2-0, to explore it thoroughly,” he said, Institute, J&K, B M Sharma as nominations from different wings tic cricket were always sive. Ravichandran Ashwin 2-0-7-0, Ravindra adding “Such events will help to Nodal Officer for J&K for All India of forest department have also been Call it poetic justice, it was Jadeja 2-0-3-0. sure that he would suc- ceed as no one Indian Saswati Bandopadhyay, Principal Controller of Defence identify, select and nurture the hid- Forest Sports Meet. received and the Forest sports con- another identical loopy leg break Rahul was unlucky but Karun's player has scored more runs in Accounts (Northern Command) interacting with players during den talent in athletics across the The officials informed the tingent selection committee under from Adil Rashid -- a throwback to lazy cut shot escaped a diving first-class cricket in past three sea- inaugural ceremony of Volleyball Tournament. length and breadth of the country Minister that last year, 22nd AIFS the chairmanship of Suresh Chugh, what he had exactly bowled to KL Alastair Cook as the entire Indian sons (total) than the stockily built and the winners will be given Meet was organized by Chief Wildlife Warden, J&K is Rahul yesterday when the opener dressing room led by Virat extensive training throughout the Forest Department. A contingent of supervising the selection trials in was on the cusp of double hundred. Karun. (PTI) 6th All India Defence Accounts Department year.” 53 participants from J&K Forest Jammu. ZCC drubs Param FC enters finals of 5th Volleyball Tournament inaugurated JCC in T20 Excelsior Sports Correspondent which is one of the oldest Christmas Soccer Championship Department of the country provid- Excelsior Sports Correspondent Excelsior Sports Correspondent participating teams in presence of JAMMU, Dec 19: Saswati ing payment and audit services to REASI, Dec 19: ZCC Rajesh Gill Chief Prosecuting Bandopadhyay, Principal Defence forces located across dif- defeated Judda Cricket Club by JAMMU, Dec 19: Param FC Officer, Asif Gill, Yousaf Don, Controller of Defence Accounts ferent parts of country. 32 runs in a T20 Cricket match, scripted victory in the semifinals Mohan Lal, RP Singh and Sunny (Northern Command) inaugurated While speaking on the occa- and entered into the finals of the Gill. here today. the 6th All India Defence Accounts sion, Principal Controller high- ongoing 5th Christmas Soccer In today’s first semi-final, Batting first, ZCC scored 144 Department Volleyball Tournament lighted the importance of such a Championship which is being Param FC won the match against at PCDA Sports Ground in a tournament, which are held under runs in 15 overs for the loss of 7 organized by Christian Sports NGR FC by 1-0 goal, the only wickets. Shabad scored 27, colourful and impressive opening the Defence Accounts Sports Organization in collaboration with goal from Param FC scored by ceremony, here today. Control Board and emphasized Movin 23 and Imran 21 runs. J&K Football Association at Rajinder Singh in 20th minute. In From JCC, Javed took 3 wickets The tournament which will that it is the forum for mutual Parade ground, here. rest of the match NGR FC tried a witness 12 teams in men's catego- understanding and showcases the and Zahoor claimed 1 . lot to equalize the ry and 4 teams in women's catego- all India character of 266 years old In reply, JCC scored only goal but Param FC 112 runs for the loss of 5 wick- did not allow them ry competing for top honours, will histories department. ets and lost the match by 32 to do the same. be held from December 19 to Earlier, RK Pandey, Additional runs. The main December 23, 2016. The final Controller welcomed the members From JCC, Jahagir scored 43 Sponsors of the matches in both the categories will of all participating teams and runs and Pathan contributed 17 championship are be held on December 23, 2016. stressed the need to use these events Budding players posing for a group photograph after posing belt runs. Shabad took 2 wickets and Federal Bank, South These teams represent offices as a platform for strengthening the was adjudged ad man of the match Indian Bank and of Defence Accounts Department, bond of mutual cooperation. for his overall performance. Canara Bank where- Taekwondo Belt Grading Examination conducted as the Co-Sponsors In 2nd match, Thanpal Excelsior Sports Correspondent Langar , Chief Advisor J&K Gandotra. Indian Young Stars beat includes M/S Try Me Readymade Sports Speed Ball Association. Group-C: Udvay Sharma, Polytechnic Reasi by 8 runs. Garments, Pritam JAMMU, Dec 19: All India S. Satwant Singh Aarav Jain, Hasneel Kour, Akshita Batting first, Thanpal scored Advertisers, Punjabi Taekwondo Union Organisation They distributed prizeS among Kai, Kavish Magotra, Atharv, 119 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Chief guest and other dignitaries interacting Brothers and Honor organized Belt Grading those who qualified the colour belt Shubhang Kaul, Aarav Saini, Kalu scored 28 and Baba 26 runs, with players during a match of 5th powered by Huawei . Examination Championship at certificates. Aarav Gupta, Manreet Kour, Sai Palace, Trikuta Nagar, here Group-A: Mishika Raina, Avdesh Sanyal, Sachleen Kour, while Putin took 2 wickets. In Christmas Soccer Championship at Jammu. The Organizing reply, Polytechnic scored 112 secretaries of the today. Aryamann, Sachi Balgotra, Praveen Anand, Radwan Kohli, runs. Kalu took 2 wickets and was The objective of the Championship are Asif Gill, David A total of 185 students from, Rajveer Gandotra, Aryan Gupta, Trinabh Puri, Harshdeep Singh, declared as Man of the Match. Championship is to help youths Mattoo and Yousuf Don whereas various schools of Jammu Keshvi Aggarwal Gursimran Singh, Aaditya Bhatti, not to take drugs and live a healthy Rajesh Gill is the Coordinator of province participated in the test. Group-B: Kavya Luthra, Anmol Singh, Samarth Puri, JKCA holding life. The slogan of the tournament the Championship. Students of DRS Kids Trikuta Sukhmani, Vanshaj Sharma, Rudraksh Mahajan, Nevaan is “Be Healthy – Don’t Do The officiating members of the Nagar, The Roots Montessori Adhayan Gupta, Shaurya Singh Mandla, Abhishek Yogi, U-14 Cricket Drugs”. today’s matches were Rocky House, Aglow Kids, DRS Kids Chaudhary, Adharv Sethi, Dhairya Sachleen Kaur, Surya Devansh, In today’s match SSP Ramesh Kumar, Ricky Kumar, Dheeraj Talab Tillo and Nanda Martial Art Goyal, Reet Nanda, Riaan Sankalp, Girish Choudhary, trials from today Young Karatekas posing alongwith dignitaries during inau- Club were awarded different Mahajan, Shivane Mahajan, Bhumi Saraf, Rudranshi Mehra, Kotwal SP Headquarters Jammu and Suresh Gupta. gural ceremony of J&K State Karate Championship. Excelsior Sports Correspondent was the chief guest whereas Vikas In tomorrow’s fixture, Vijay colour belts. Gurleen Kour, Japneet Kour, Keshav Sharma, Prathmesh Sharma Sr. Manager Federal Club will take on Young 130 students were promoted to Shivansh Gupta, Shourya Singh, Gupta, Dhruv, Ariv Mahajan, JAMMU, Dec 19: The J&K State Karate the next rank colour by Anil Akshar, Samarjeet Singh, Aryan Kawya Mauya, Atharv Jammu Wing of Jammu and Bank was the guest of honour. Rovers FC in the second semi- They were introduced with the final at 2 pm. Nanda, Technical Director, Sanjay Lakhnotra, Atharav Singh, Mahajan, Divyam Aggarwal, Kashmir Cricket Association is Championship declared open Kumar, President All India Aastik Sharma, Jiya Dogra, Aryaveer Gandotra, Veer holding sub-junior boys Under-14 Taekwondo Union. Muzambil, Rishit Khaurana, Mahendraker, Vivaan selection camp for Jammu Excelsior Sports Correspondent special guest on the occasion. On the occasion S. Rangeel Raunak Gupta, Kartikay Chowdhary, province probables at GGM Joint Secretary Kashmir and Singh President J&K Olympic Angurana, Nimit Bharti, Lakshya Group-D: Umonshi Gupta, Science College Hostel ground JAMMU, Dec 19: The J&K Jammu give the assurance to Association Vice President Gupta, Adhyan Gujral, Rajveer Rounak Gupta, Jivika Raina, from tomorrow. State Sub Junior, Cadet, Junior Ambedkar Gupta president PDP was the Chief Guest and Gandotra, Jatinjot Singh, Advika Rajput, Anahita Gupta, According to a handout and Senior Karate Championship AKAJK and all the players of Guests of honour retired engi- Aadhyaman Mahajan, Prateek Krishang Chhabra, Aarav Kumar issued here, the Association has was declared open at MA Karate for providing all type of neer V.K Gupta . Er. S.P. Vashishtha, Jaipreet Singh, Sahas Menia, Keshav Verma, advised the boys desirous to Stadium, here today. facilities and support to promote Kunwardeep Singh, Harshleen take part in the trials to report at The two day Championship is this sport of Karate in Jammu and Ice Hockey tournament held at Durbuk Kour, Nandhika Gupta, Ahaana the venue at 3 pm sharp along- being organized by Amateur Kashmir. Kohli, Athrav Sanyal, Aradhya with date of birth certificate, Karate Do Association of Jammu Anil Gupta presented vote of Excelsior Sports Correspondent for a score of 6-5 and became Singh, Antariksh Gupta, Shivansh school passing and Kashmir (AKAJK) recog- thanks. winner of the Ice Hockey tour- Dhar, Harsh Luthra, Eklavya certificate/school date of birth nized by J&K State Sports Umesh Rekhi, qualified LEH, Dec 19: Indian Army nament 2016. During the tour- Singh, Shranye, Ragya Mahajan, certificate and PAN Card, under the aegis of Durbuk nament a med camp was also Fauzan Nasir, Kagazghar, Abheek Passport or Aadhar Card. Council affiliated to Karate Kumite Judge from Karate Association of India (KAI) and Association is the organizing sec- Brigade with the assistance of organised for the villagers of Saini, Saksham Malia, Harsheen Shilpa Mahajan W/o Mukul recognized by Govt. of India retary of the Tournament, Amit locals organised an Ice Hockey Durbuk. Kaur, Amay Gupta, Mehransh Mahajan D/o Anil Jamwal, Vaibhav Sharma, Parth Man of the Match award being presented to Wasim Raza at (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Kumar Sangra is the tournament Inter Village Tournament at Winner of the tournament Kumar Gupta and Anand, Kyan Mahajan, Arsh Sports Stadium, Kathua on Monday. Sports). Technical Director. Durbuk from Dec 13 to 17 as was awarded with an ever Promila Gupta R/o Over 400 participants drawn The tournament is being con- part of Happy Losar Festival. A rolling trophy and all the players Gupta, Satwik Mahajan, Navya Gandhi Nagar from the districts of Jammu, ducted as per the rules and regula- total of 06 teams from of final match were awarded Duggal, Arham Chopra and Jammu, who has Vidya Jain Academy Delhi, Road Rajouri, Kathua, Reasi, Srinagar, tions of WKF/ KAI and under the Tangtse, Durbuk, Phulak and with individual prizes. The Emeeja Kour. been declared qual- Ganderbal, Anantnag,, Kupwara, technical supervision of Shihan Shachkul participated in the whole tournament was a model ified for the award of degree of Gagandeep Kour, D/o Harpal Safety XI Kashmir script wins Kishtwar, Leh, Kargil, Rajneesh Choudhary Refree & tournament with full zeal & for true sportsmanship and evi- Singh and Swaran Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Udhampur, Baramulla and Judge "A" (AKF), Refree enthusiasm. Final of the tour- dent for the friendly relationship Business Management by the Excelsior Sports Correspondent as man of the match, who was pre- Kour, VPO Nonial, Pulwama are participating in the Commission Member (KAI) nament was held on Dec 17 between Army and the Civil University of Jammu. She sented a cash prize of Rs 2,100 and Nowshera, Rajouri, worked on the topic “Employer KATHUA, Dec 19: Trouncing a trophy by Amit Gupta. tournament. from New Delhi. between Shachkul and Tangtse Administration of Ladakh who has qualified Branding for Talent Attraction their rivals convincingly, Vidya Jain In another match played today, The medal winners of the all The results are:- Under 10 yrs B. Shachkul defeat Tangtse B region. National Eligibility and Retention. A comparative Academy Delhi and Road Safety Road Safety XI Kashmir defeated the categories of the State will get Girls Kumite: Anjali Test (NET) in study of Taj & Ashoka Group of XI Kashmir entered into the next Balaji Cricket Club Kurukshetra the opportunity to participate in Sharma(Gold), Kashvee (Reasi) Banyan International School hosts Inter Environmental Sciences, the Hotels” under the guidance of round of the 7th Police Martyrs by a big margin of 52 runs. Road KAI Sub Junior, Cadet, Junior, Silver Tamana (Jmu) Bronze result of which was declared by Prof.Vinay Chouhan,The busi- Memorial North Zone Inter Club Safety XI Kashmir scored a decent National Championship to be held Rupali (Jmu) Bronze School Basketball Tournament Central Board of Secondary ness School,University of T20 Cricket Tournament at Sports total of 179 runs in the allotted 20 from May 11 to May 14, 2017 at 10yrs Kumite Boys -34kg: Examinations (CBSE)-UGC, Excelsior Sports Correspondent future will make the country Jammu. Stadium, here today. overs. Manzoor and Nazir con- New Delhi and Kai Senior Sushant (Reasi) Gold, Rashid recently. In the first match today, Vidya tributed 54 and 44 runs respective- National Karate Championship to Shafi (kupwara) Silver, Gagan proud". Deepshikha Khajuria, D/o Jain Academy Delhi defeated ly. For Balaji Cricket Club, Ankur be held from February 25 and 26, Kanathiya (Jmu) Bronze ,Sayam JAMMU, Dec 19: Banyan Sahil Mahajan, Vice Manmeet Kour, D/o Ranjit Suman and Subash Nikhil and Kohli XI Kathua in an took 2 wickets 2017 at Goa . Sharma (Rajouri) Bronze International School in association Chairperson of the School advised Singh and Chander Khajuria, exciting contest by one run. In reply, Balaji Cricket Club Zamir Ahmed Thakur, 10yrs +34kg Boys: Adil Basir with Pearson School, organized an the players to play hard and more Bhupinder Kour, W/o Dr.Amit Batting first, Vidya Jain bundled out for 121 runs, thus Joint Secretary J&K State (Kargil) Gold, Yuv Pratap Singh Inter-School Basketball Tournament importantly to enjoy the tourna- R/o Ajit Colony, Kumar Sharma Academy scored 155 runs in the lostthe match by 52 runs. Pardeep who has been Sports Council, Kashmir and (jmu) Silver, Vedang Kumar ‘Slam Jam-2016’, here. ment in true spirit. Camp Road, Talab stipulated 20 overs, losing 9 wick- scored 48 runs. Wasim Raza took Shiv Kumar Sharma, Joint (Jmu) Bronze, Usman Amin 16 teams from various reputed In the first match of the tourna- Tillo, Jammu, declared qualified ets in the process. Himat Yadav 5 wickets, while Nazir claimed 3. for the Award of the Secretary Sports Council, (Baramulla) Bronze schools of Jammu participated in ment, Air Force School Jammu who has been was the top scorer with 36 runs. Wasim Raza was declared man of Jammu were the chief guest Under 10yrs Boys: Kirtimaan the opening ceremony of the tour- Cantt beat KC International Jammu declared qualified for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy For Nikhil & Kohli XI, S Bhatti the match for his 5-wicket haul and guest of honour. (Kargil) Gold, Annirudh Singh nament held today at Banyan by 44-25, while the second match degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Sciences by took 3 wickets. and a contribution of 28 runs. He Faiz Ahmed , Nazeer Ahmed (Jmu) Silver, Sidharth Raina International School. was won by APS Nagrota beating the University of Jammu. She In reply, Nikhil & Kohli XI was presented a cash prize of Rs (PhD) in Chemistry by the Bhat and Rahil Gupta, Member (Reasi) Bronze, Devesh Mahajan worked on the topic,”Synthesis managed to score 154 runs in the 2100 and a trophy by Manik Harinder Mahajan, Chairman, Shishu Niketan Higher Secondary University of Jammu. She and Characterization of stipulated overs, thus lost the Gupta. State Sports Council presided (Rajouri) Bronze Banyan International School School by 26-6 and the third match worked on the topic, Dithiocarbamates of some 3d match by one run. Naman top The proceedings of the vale- over the function while Rajan Sub Junior 10 yrs.- 35kg speaking on the occasion said "It was won by DPS Jammu beating "Development of Solid Acids Transition Metals and their scored with 34 runs. For Vidya dictory functions were conducted Sharma, Sports Officer Girls: Sarleen Kaur (Jammu) has always been the endeavor of BSF Higher Secondary School from Renewable Resources Adducts with Nitrogen and Jain Academy, Shivam and by Ravinder Slathia, President (Division), Haji Abdul Quiyum Gold, Kajal Kokeru (Jammu) Banyan International School to Paloura by 27-11. and Their Applications in Oxygen Donors” under the Dewakar took 3 and 2 wickets Police Martyrs Welfare (CSO), Ashok Singh, Satish Silver, Garima Singh (Jammu) encourage and provide opportuni- The tournament will conclude Organic Synthesis," under the supervision of Prof. Renu Sacher. respectively. Shivam was declared Committee, Kathua. Gupta and Ravi Singh were the Bronze. ties to the budding stars who in on December 24. supervision of Prof Satya Paul.