*DLTD180603/ /01/K/1*/01/Y/1*/01/M/1*/01/C/1* Bruce is happy for Demi & Ashton For Ben,lady Reel role: Sush’s Bruce Willis has fina- or Bruce, who has lly spoken out about met 25-year-old Just THE TIMES OF INDIA love JLo scores absence creates his ex-wife Demi Mo- Married star Ashton, Wednesday, ore’s high-profile ro- says the three of th- June 18, 2003 a perfect 10! a Sen-sation! mance with young em are great pals. star Ashton Kutcher Says Bruce, ‘‘I’m Page 7 Page 8 — and insists that he happy for anyone is happy for them. who finds romance. Bruce, 48, was He’s a cool guy. I love married to Charlie’s Demi, we are still fri- Angels: ends. I wi- Full Throt- sh her not- tle star De- hing but mi, 40, for the best 13 years and much until the happine- couple di- ss.’’ Looks vorced in like the ex 2000. Ho- factor is wever, Die not a fac- Hard act- tor here! OF INDIA MANOJ KESHARWANI AIIMS takes aim at Dr DoLittle The AIIMS authorities crack the whip to counter the trend of doctors taking up foreign assignments and overstaying abroad ARUN KUMAR DAS followed official procedure by instituti- Times News Network AIIMS RULE BOOK ng an inquiry.The governing body has DISAPPEARING ACT taken a very serious view and initiated he symptoms have been diagnos- ■ AIIMS doctors are not allowed to disciplinary action against errant doc- ed. If three senior doctors have take leave for more than two ye- tors,’’ he elaborates. Tbeen dismissed by the authorities ars at a stretch Adds AIIMS deputy director N Baije- at the All-India Institute of Medical Sci- ndra Kumar, ‘‘When doctors overstay ences (AIIMS) for prolonged unsanctio- ■ AIIMS doctors are required to fur- abroad, it creates a serious problem for ned leave, a few more doctors are slated nish a bond of Rs 3 lakh bond bef- the faculty as well as the patient-care sy- to follow suit. What’s up, doc? The fact of ore taking up foreign assignmen- stem. Moreover,housing facilities are bl- the matter is that the AIIMS authorities, ocked, as are avenues for promotion. In for the first time in the recent past, are ts; in case the doctor stays back, most cases, a doctor has to furnish a Rs cracking the whip. he/she has to pay Rs 3 lakh 3 lakh bond for returning to AIIMS be- ‘‘Inquiries are underway against six ■ When doctors overstay abroad, it fore taking up a foreign assignment. In doctors — from the departments of ra- creates problems for the patient- case the doctor opts to stay back, he/she dio diagnosis, hematology and surgery. has to pay Rs 3 lakh to the institute. As A final decision will be taken soon,’’ in- care system; moreover, housing of now,certain doctors are violating this forms a senior official at AIIMS. But th- facilities are blocked, as are aven- agreement. We were left with no other at’s just the tip of the ice-berg. AIIMS of- ues for promotion alternative but to take action.’’ ficials reveal that ‘‘42 doctors are curr- NEELABH Faculty members, in turn, welcome ently abroad — be it in the Gulf, Canada, tries while still retaining their posts and sis, there are 1,656 beds. In simple-speak, this bold step taken by the authorities. US or Europe — while retaining their housing facilities here,’’ maintains the it would be logical to assume that AIIMS Says Rasik Vajpayee, professor of oph- jobs at AIIMS.’’ Going by the black and official. could do with more doctors on duty to thalmology at AIIMS, ‘‘Certain doctors white of the AIIMS rule book, a doctor For the record, there are 455 doctors attend to these patients. have been abusing the system. This is is not allowed to take leave for more th- at AIIMS, with the number of sanction- AIIMS director PK Dave, on his part, the first time in the recent past that disc- an two years at a stretch. ‘‘This has bec- ed posts being pegged at 505. Side by si- concedes that the problem of doctors ov- iplinary action has been initiated.’’ In ome a trend of sorts. After securing a de, for the nearabout 8,000 patients who erstaying in foreign countries is proving other words, there is no doctoring the job at AIIMS, doctors secure foreign as- come to AIIMS for treatment from diffe- to be an obstacle as regards the smooth rules at AIIMS. signments and overstay in foreign coun- rent parts of the country on a daily ba- functioning of the hospital. ‘‘We have [email protected] Showbiz babies: Wanted: A facelift for Rajghat APARNA GUPTA ing spot is in the offing for Rajghat. ‘‘We have It s boom time! Times News Network sent a proposal to the DDA for construction of Times News Network baby which is expected in Aug- this parking area. What we also plan to do is set ust. ‘‘I feel really thrilled at the spacious parking lot, a shopping mall, a up bookstores and a cafetaria at Rajghat to he past few months might idea of treading on unexplored Acafeteria. Get ready to visit Rajghat in its make the site more interesting. At the same ti- Tnot have delivered hits at territories. Travelling has tak- new avatar. For those not clued in, the Indian me, designing activity will be undertaken in the box-office, but the leading en a backseat in my scheme of Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has such a manner that it doesn’t interfere with ladies of Bollywood have made things,’’ she elaborates. sent a proposal to the the peaceful ambien- hit deliveries for sure — bonny Meanwhile, the proud fathe- ministry of urban ce of this sacred sp- babies! Be it Madhuri Dixit Ne- rs on the showbiz block are development to reva- ot,’’ says Singh. ne, Malaika Arora, Kajol, Mini thrilled to bits. ‘‘I guess there is mp this historic site. Other plans in the Mathur or Twinkle Khanna a baby boom. Sajid IIPA, in consultat- pipeline involve the —all of them became pro- Nadiadwala, ion with architect souvenir outlet at ud mothers. Mukul Dev, EFN Ribeiro, propo- Rajghat being spru- But for those Marc Robin- ses to redesign Rajg- ced up, and its collec- who thought son, Cyrus hat to suit contempo- tion of audio casset- that the stork is Broacha rary times without tes and books being IN THE HOT SEAT! With Jaanasheen readying for release, Fardeen Khan shows taking a bre- and Ajay Dev- disturbing its sancti- enhanced. ‘‘Efforts ty.‘‘We have just rec- Delhi Times what it takes to live life in the fast lane of filmdom, at The Oberoi ak, it’s time gan... all us of will be made to imp- eived the proposal art a contemporary (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) to do a rethi- have become MONUMENTAL MAKEOVER nk. For, next dads,’’ says and things are in the look to attract touri- in line are first-time fa- preliminary stage at The urban development ministry is sts,’’ says an official pop singer Sa- ther Arbaaz the moment,’’ infor- working on a plan to impart a more of the urban devel- Fardeen gears up for a hit garika, actress-tur- Khan. ms ministry of ur- opment ministry. ned-TV produc- Juhi Chawla, ban development de- contemporary ambience to Rajghat Better late than ASHOK CHATTERJEE professional relationship on the sets of er Deepti Bha- on her part, is as puty secretary RK never. The first step Times News Network Janasheen. He is a tough task-master and does tnagar and NEELABH happy as hap- Singh. Incidentally, IIPA is seemingly tight- towards renovating Rajghat has been taken. not compromise on hard work. In any case, we actress Juhi py can be. Af- lipped about revealing its plans, with its chief And that makes for a positive development for nce upon a time, when the world was yo- do not fight for the same girl in Jaanasheen!’’ Chawla. STORK CALLING ter the arrival engineer JP Gupta refusing to divulge details. a historic site which attracts visitors from acr- Ounger and Fardeen Khan found himself The grin on Fardeen’s face reveals that he is Sagarika Leading ladies of showbiz of her daugh- However,the official word from the ministry oss geographical boundaries. in the clutches of a cocaine case, ‘dope’ was a high on the success of Bhoot. And also looking and her hus- ter Jahnavi, of urban development is that a spacious park- [email protected] word tagged to the actor. Today, life has come forward to Govind Nihalani’s Dev. ‘‘If one go- band Marton are in the family way and the chirpy ac- full circle for him. The man is high on hope. es by the kind of films being made today, Dev de Costa are nursing great expectations tress is all set ‘I am eagerly looking forward to my next re- is different.’’ And how different was the expe- eagerly wait- to deliver her lease Jaanasheen,’’ says Farde- rience of working with Nihala- ing for the arrival of their first second baby next month. ‘‘Juhi en, ‘‘In the film, I play the role of FAST LANE ni? ‘‘He is very passionate about child. ‘‘In fact, this is precisely is currently in London and, as a motorbike champion.’’ Jaana- his work and is ready to experi- why I have put put my upcomi- of now, we really don’t know sheen sees Fardeen starring opposite Celina ment.