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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Class 10 toppers step into DC's role for 1 day
Three bright minds of Ludhiana stepped into the world of public administration under the 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative, on Tuesday. Class 10 toppers Mehakpreet Kaur, Sanyam Jindal, and Yusana got the opportunity to spend a day with Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, gaining a first-hand look at the daily workings of the district administration. The trio, Mehakpreet from Government High School, Ghungrali Rajputan, with a score of 97.85%, Sanyam from Government High School, Kakowal, who scored 96.92%, and Yusana from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Cemetery Road, with 96.77%, were welcomed by the DC over breakfast. Sharing his journey from a modest background in Jind, Haryana, to becoming an IAS officer, Himanshu Jain urged the students to dream big, stay focused, and never resort to shortcuts. He emphasised that discipline and consistency are key to turning aspirations into achievements. The students then accompanied DC to his office, where they observed how different departments work in coordination to keep the district running. From handling public grievances to supervising development projects and managing crises, like the recent blackout in Ludhiana, the students were given a complete tour of the DC's responsibilities and decision-making processes. They were also taken through various branches of the district office to understand how government departments function on the ground. Their journey continued with visits to important institutions such as the district bureau of employment & enterprises (DBEE), Bal Bhawan, and the Red Cross Office. At each location, the students interacted with officials and learned how these bodies support employment, child welfare, and social services. A special lunch was also organised, where assistant commissioner Payal Goyal joined in to inspire the young achievers through her own experience in public service. Mehakpreet called the day 'truly exciting' and said it strengthened her desire to give back to society. Sanyam shared that the exposure has encouraged him to consider a future in public service, while Yusana said the visit gave her a deeper understanding of governance and inspired her to aim higher.
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan reveals he discouraged son Junaid Khan from learning acting; reviews Loveyapa and its failure
When an actor's child begins their journey in the film industry, they are often subjected to trolling. Those who can act manage to make a place for themselves in the land of cinema whereas others continue to be called 'products of nepotism'. But the case was quite different for Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan, who began his acting career in 2024. With his debut film Maharaj, Junaid initially impressed one and all, leaving many lauding his acting chops and impactful performance. However, later the star kid was brutally trolled when his second film Loveyapa, opposite Sridevi's younger daughter Khushi Kapoor, arrived in theatres. Well, Aamir has now reviewed Junaid's work, Loveyapa and the trolling it faced. A post shared by Phantom Studios (@fuhsephantom) In a chat with Raj Shamani on his podcast, Aamir Khan explained, 'When Loveyapa released, I really liked the film and thought Junaid had done a good job. The role he played was quite different from his real personality. Junaid has this quality — he transforms into the character. I think uss film ko bohot negative backlash aaya. It was heavily trolled, nepotism mein bohot chali gayi ki yeh nepo kids hai (I think the film received a lot of negative backlash. It was heavily trolled and got dragged into the nepotism debate, labelled as a 'nepo kid' film). But Junaid and I are not like that. Until now, I've not interfered in his career, nor do I want to. In fact, I discouraged him from formally learning acting.' A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) Aamir went on to share that he was earlier affected by the success and failure of his films, but lately he has been more concerned about Junaid's career. Aamir stated, 'I want him to succeed, to be happy, and to get the recognition he deserves for the work he's doing. As a father, that's a very strong emotion.' After Maharaj and Loveyapa, Junaid is now busy gearing up for his third film. Titled Ek Din, the upcoming project backed by Aamir also stars Sai Pallavi. We wish Junaid all the best!
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: District toppers meet SSP, visit control room
Under the state government's initiative 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang', top students from the district had an opportunity to shadow senior superintendent of police (SSP) Khanna, Jyoti Yadav Bains, on Wednesday. Amandeep Kaur, Taranveer Singh, and Niharika Gujral, the top scorers from their respective schools, got a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of the Punjab police. Amandeep from Residential Senior Secondary School for Meritorious Students and Niharika, from Shaheed-e-Azam Sukhdev Thapar Girls School of Eminence, both secured 98.40% in their Class 12 board exams, while Taranveer from SOE Sekhewal, achieved 98%. The day kicked off with Bains sharing her own journey to becoming an IPS officer and urged the students to believe in their dreams, work hard, and serve society with integrity. This was followed by a tour of the Khanna Police's modern infrastructure. The students had a chance to witness the high-tech integrated command and control centre as well as the traffic cell. They were briefed on the Mahila Mitra initiative, aimed at women's empowerment, and were introduced to the Khanna Digital Map, a powerful tool for tracking and crime prevention. Inside the control room, they observed real-time police operations and learnt management of emergency situations. The students were also briefed on how complaints are registered and addressed. Throughout the day, SSP Bains and her team explained the functions of different wings of the police force and the interaction concluded over a lunch hosted by Bains, where the students asked questions and listened to personal stories from her career. She also honoured the students for their academic brilliance and encouraged them to dream big, stay grounded, and never lose their desire to make a difference. 'This experience has motivated me to work harder and give back to society,' said Amandeep. 'It was a privilege to see how the police protect us,' added Taranveer, while Niharika called it 'an eye-opener that changed how I see law enforcement.'
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Class 10 and 12 Toppers Spend A Day With Top Cops In Punjab?
Last Updated: Punjab's Class 10 and 12 toppers got a unique chance to spend a day with senior district officials under the state's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative to learn about governance Punjab's top-performing Class 10 and 12 students recently got a unique opportunity to spend a day with senior district officials as part of a new initiative by the state government. The programme, titled 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' (One Day With DC/SSP), aims to provide meritorious students from government schools with a first-hand experience of public administration, discipline, and service. Under this initiative, toppers were invited to interact with high-ranking officials such as Deputy Commissioners (DC), Police Commissioners (CP), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP). On Monday, the DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala, along with the CP of Jalandhar and the SSP of Kapurthala, spent the day with their district's top students. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent time with Class 12 (Non-Medical) toppers, Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were taken on a guided tour of the DC office, SDM court, Seva Kendra, and the sub-registrar's office, where the administrative processes were explained in detail. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur met with Class 10 toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering them insights into police work, law and order, and public safety. Amritsar DC Sakshi Sahni hosted Class 10 toppers Mehrpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%) for lunch at her residence. Sharing her journey into civil services, she advised students to choose careers based on passion, not pressure. 'True happiness lies in helping others and contributing to society, not just in earning a salary," she said. In Hoshiarpur, DC Ashika Jain met Class 10 toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Mantavy Singh (96.61%). She spoke to them about leadership, the functioning of district administration, and the value of serving the public. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal met with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravneet Kaur, and Tania. He encouraged them to remain dedicated and to never give up on their goals. SSP Gaurav Tura, who interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljit Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), also motivated them to continue striving for excellence in their chosen fields. This initiative by the Punjab government aims not only to honour academic excellence but also to inspire the next generation of leaders by giving them a glimpse into public service and governance. First Published: May 27, 2025, 14:26 IST
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Class 10, 12 toppers spend a day with top bureaucrats
The Class 10 and 12 toppers of Punjab government schools spent the day with deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs), as part of the state government's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative. The initiative aims at giving the youngsters an insight into the working of the administration and also help them draw inspiration from the lives of these top bureaucrats Jalandhar DC Himanshu Aggarwal engaged with the Class-12 toppers of the district -- Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.60%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.40%), all of the non-medical stream. He took them on a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, sub-registrar's office, and briefed them about the registration process. Jalandhar police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur spent the day with Class 10 district toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%) and Neelu Kumari (97.54%). Amritsar DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class 10 district toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%) and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). Sawhney shared with them her journey of becoming a DC and encouraged them to choose their careers without giving in to any external pressure. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal spent the day with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania. He shared his IAS journey and advised them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%) and Anjali Kumari (95.84%).
