Thursday 3 May 2018

Drukpa Order-Ladakh Announces Naropa Fellowship Programme for Indian Graduates


By Tricity News
Srinagar 03rd May:- The Drukpa Order, which has shaped and contributed to the Himalayan and Central Asian culture and heritage for over a millenium, has launched the Naropa Fellowship programme to develop entrepreneurial skills that will foster a robust socio-economic environment in Ladakh and the greater Himalayas.   This modern approach to serving the people of the Himalayas will help ensure that the communities and cultures cradled in the Himalayas thrive for generations to come.
The Naropa Fellowship is a one-year, fully residential, post-graduate, academic programme focused on creating and nurturing agents of change who will work towards building a sustainable socio-economic environment in Ladakh and the greater Himalayas. It seeks to foster entrepreneurship, retain local talent while preserving the cultural heritage of the region. The fellowship is designed to address the rising challenges of unemployment, lack of training and professional skills, and gradual cultural erosion in Ladakhi and the Himalayan societies. The Naropa campus is located at Hemis, a beautiful village in Leh.
The Naropa Fellowship is inspired by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and co-founded by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, Spiritual Regent to His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, the founding dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, and the co-founder of Ashoka University, Sonipat. 
Expanding on the Drukpa Order's centuries old tradition of experiential learning, the curriculum of the fellowship will include entrepreneurship, society and culture, communication skills and personal development tied up with a live project which will engage the fellows in working on sustainable solutions for the local community in Ladakh and surrounding regions with support from faculty which includes industry experts, academicians and practitioners who will guide and instruct the fellows.
 Speaking on the occasion Dr Pramath Raj Sinha said that the Naropa Fellowship is a wonderful initiative that fosters entrepreneurship, leadership and responsible and sustainable solutions for society. It is a great opportunity for the youth to engage and involve themselves with a programme that develops their leadership skills and prepares them to contribute to their communities.
Speaking on the occasion His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche said that education is the key for creating a sustainable future and finding solutions for the challenges that face us today. The Naropa Fellowship is a step in the direction of inspiring our youth to take on these challenges, provide leadership and direction to efforts at revitalizing the land, the society and the balance of nature.
Over 40 of the world's leading academics, industry experts and practitioners will guide and instruct the Naropa Fellows as visiting faculty- facilitating professional development and growth. Some of the reputed faculty includes Kenwyn Smith- Professor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice, Kathy Dewitte- Dean, Arteveldehoge school, Belgium, Stuart Hendry- Entrepreneurship Lead Professor, University of Cape Town, Sara J. Corse- Associate Adjunct Professor, Thomas Jefferson University and many others.
The Fellowship is currently inviting applications from graduate students for the first session beginning September 2018.  40 of the total 50 students of the first batch will be rewarded full scholarship worth INR 10, 00,000. Full or partial scholarship will also be available to international students on a needs-only basis. Students can apply for the Naropa Fellowship 2018 through the website (http://naropafellowship.org/) and last date of the submission of the application is 7th July 2018.

Winners of Femina Miss India North 2018 Announced


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- Femina Miss India North 2018 pageant wrapped up with infinite oomph and glamour. India’s most prestigious and credible beauty pageant gives the winners of the 8 states of the North Zone (Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarkhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi) a lifetime opportunity to get a direct entry to the Grand Finale of Miss India 2018 which is going to be held in Mumbai in June.
The winners includes Meena Ahir from Madhya Pradesh, Malika Kapoor from Jammu & Kashmir, Gayatri Bharadwaj from Delhi, Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana, Anna Kler from Punjab, Swattee Thakur from Himachal Pradesh, Sumita Bhandari from Uttarakhand and Himanshi from Uttar Pradesh.
The Judges for the evening were: Neha Dhupia,  Abhay Deol, Patralekha Mishra Paul, Vijender Singh, and Ashish Soni.
Each of the four zones was led by a celebrity mentor who was given the responsibility of judging and selecting the best talent from their respective zones while guiding and sharing their experience. To take charge of the proceeding for the North Zone, famous Indian actress Neha Dhupia acted as the mentor.
Enjoyable and enthralling performance by Guru Randhawa left the audience spell bound and Manasi Scott had everyone in splits throughout the evening
The girls had to go through 2 rigorous rounds which included:-
The round saw girls dressed in fbb Ethnic wear presents a contemporary collection of classic monotones, ranging from statement stripes and checks to intricate geometrical prints highlighted with accents of bold and bright  colours  through vivacious  prints and playful silhouettes.
Payal Singhal English Garden Collection –Inspired by a Summer evening tea with the English in the era of the British rule features luxurious silks, jamavars and brocades accentuated with delicate organzas, lace and tulle in mutes English colours and tones of pale rose, powder blue and mint. Embroideries like mukaish, zardosi and filigree work have been juxtaposed with contemporary techniques on modern indian wear silhouettes.
Miss India is the most sought after glamorous beauty pageant in the country that turns dreams into reality. It is a property with a mass appeal as millions worldwide gear up to watch India’s next representative at the global platform. It is the search for the perfect woman with beauty, poise, elegance and intelligence to represent India at Miss World. It is a platform that has won many accolades for the country on the international arena and the past winners such as Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra, Diya Mirza, etc have made India proud at international circles.

Drukpa Order-Ladakh Announces the Naropa Fellowship Programme for Indian Graduates


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- The Drukpa Order, which has shaped and contributed to the Himalayan and Central Asian culture and heritage for over a millenium, has launched the Naropa Fellowship programme to develop entrepreneurial skills that will foster a robust socio-economic environment in Ladakh and the greater Himalayas.   This modern approach to serving the people of the Himalayas will help ensure that the communities and cultures cradled in the Himalayas thrive for generations to come.
The Naropa Fellowship is a one-year, fully residential, post-graduate, academic programme focused on creating and nurturing agents of change who will work towards building a sustainable socio-economic environment in Ladakh and the greater Himalayas. It seeks to foster entrepreneurship, retain local talent while preserving the cultural heritage of the region. The fellowship is designed to address the rising challenges of unemployment, lack of training and professional skills, and gradual cultural erosion in Ladakhi and the Himalayan societies. The Naropa campus is located at Hemis, a beautiful village in Leh.
The Naropa Fellowship is inspired by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and co-founded by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, Spiritual Regent to His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, the founding dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, and the co-founder of Ashoka University, Sonipat. 
Expanding on the Drukpa Order’s centuries old tradition of experiential learning, the curriculum of the fellowship will include entrepreneurship, society and culture, communication skills and personal development tied up with a live project which will engage the fellows in working on sustainable solutions for the local community in Ladakh and surrounding regions with support from faculty which includes industry experts, academicians and practitioners who will guide and instruct the fellows.
 Speaking on the occasion Dr Pramath Raj Sinha said that the Naropa Fellowship is a wonderful initiative that fosters entrepreneurship, leadership and responsible and sustainable solutions for society. It is a great opportunity for the youth to engage and involve themselves with a programme that develops their leadership skills and prepares them to contribute to their communities.
Speaking on the occasion His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche said that education is the key for creating a sustainable future and finding solutions for the challenges that face us today. The Naropa Fellowship is a step in the direction of inspiring our youth to take on these challenges, provide leadership and direction to efforts at revitalizing the land, the society and the balance of nature.
Over 40 of the world’s leading academics, industry experts and practitioners will guide and instruct the Naropa Fellows as visiting faculty- facilitating professional development and growth. Some of the reputed faculty includes Kenwyn Smith- Professor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice, Kathy Dewitte- Dean, Arteveldehoge school, Belgium, Stuart Hendry- Entrepreneurship Lead Professor, University of Cape Town, Sara J. Corse- Associate Adjunct Professor, Thomas Jefferson University and many others.
The Fellowship is currently inviting applications from graduate students for the first session beginning September 2018.  40 of the total 50 students of the first batch will be rewarded full scholarship worth INR 10, 00,000. Full or partial scholarship will also be available to international students on a needs-only basis. Students can apply for the Naropa Fellowship 2018 through the website (http://naropafellowship.org/) and last date of the submission of the application is 7th July 2018.


Samsung India Launches Galaxy J2 2018


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- Samsung, India’s No.1 and most trusted consumer electronics and mobile phones brand, further strengthened its best-selling range of Galaxy J series smartphones by introducing Galaxy J2 2018. The new Galaxy J2 2018 comes preloaded with Samsung Mall, a revolutionary new service, that lets users shop by clicking a picture of the desired product and automatically getting results for the item across popular e-commerce platforms.
Galaxy J2 2018 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory. The device also has an advanced ‘Device Maintenance’ feature which optimizes device performance automatically. Galaxy J2 2018 comes with Samsung’s innovative memory-saving feature that automatically directs content from social media applications to the external memory card.
Galaxy J2 2018 features 5.0” Super AMOLED display and 2,600 mAh battery, providing best in class viewing experience. The 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash, make Galaxy J2 2018 the perfect choice for capturing great pictures in any lighting condition.
Samsung Mall is the latest ‘Make for India’ innovation that uses artificial intelligence to power a new way to shop online.
Sumit Walia, Director, Mobile business, Samsung India, said that Galaxy J2 2018 reiterates Samsung’s commitment towards meaningful innovations that delight our customers. For this device, we focused on two trends amongst Indian youth–growth of online shopping and high usage of Social media platforms. Samsung Mall uses artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way customers shop online with visual search. For avid social media users, Samsung’s proprietary ‘Move to Memory Card’ feature is an advanced memory management solution that de-clutters the internal memory, thereby enhancing the smartphone experience.
Galaxy J2 2018 will be available at INR 8,190 in Gold, Black and Pink colour from April 27th. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 customers on Jio, India's only All-4G network would be entitled to get a first-of-its-kind instant cashback of Rs.2750 in their MyJio account on recharging with Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan. They would also get an extra 10GB of 4G data on every recharge for the next 10 recharges, giving them the freedom to enjoy streaming cricket, music or video and much more.

Chitkara University and ImaginXP Collaborate to Announce Master of Design in User Experience


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- Chitkara University and ImaginXP, India’s leading UX design and design thinking certification organization have announced the start of2-year Master of Design in UX Design. The two-year full time program is specifically designed in collaboration with industry experts and gives the opportunity to the students to work on real life design problems with the industry. The program will be taught by industry experts, practicing UX designers and esteemed faculty in the field of UX design. All the content in the program has been designed according to the prevalent need in the industry, ensuring that students get valuable experience and are readily employed by the end of the course.
UX design is the process of creating digital products by focusing on meaningful and personal experiences. It is a field that encompasses education in design and technology to bring out easy to use mobile apps, web products, Augmented Reality and IoT based apps. UX designers with a focus on digitalization and digital products are employed by all industry segments including leading IT services, solutions, product and consulting organizations, financial services, banking, insurance, media, education, and hospitality companies. With more than 10 lac jobs available in India for UX designers, Chitkara University aims at bridging the gap of trained resources in this segment. These are highly lucrative jobs, with starting salaries of 6 lacs per annum. The government’s focus on Digital India and the 100 smart city projects has also resulted in an increased demand of the highly skilled and creative digital roles, a demand that can be met by UX designers.
With the state of the art infrastructure to promote UX design education and the right industry collaboration, Chitkara University is bringing this world-class industry led course in user experience to the students. A program that was run only in the IITs will now be available to the students applying at Chitkara University.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University said that Chitkara University has always been in forefront in introducing industry relevant courses and M.Des in User Experience is another program which is a perfect example of our strong industry-academia collaborations. With the advent of the digital revolution, UX design has become vital to the success of digital transition projects. In this program, the students will learn the perspective on those elements that help companies to dramatically increase digital customer experience; which in turn will make them highly employable in the industry.

HMD Global Launch 04 New Nokia Smartphones


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today showcased Nokia 1, new Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco for the Indian market. These award winning new Android One Nokia smartphones were introduced at Mobile World Congress in February earlier this year. In addition to the showcasing of four new Nokia smartphones, HMD Global also announced the launch of Nokia phones shop – an online shop for all Nokia devices and accessories in the country. Delivering all the craftsmanship you expect from a Nokia phone, each new smartphone offers durability and reliability as standard, with the range setting new benchmarks in materials and design. With a commitment to a pure, secure and up-to-date Android, each smartphone will stay fresh over time with monthly security updates guaranteed and no unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes eating up battery life or slowing them down, so you can enjoy your new phone for longer.
Amit Goyal, Business Head -North & East - HMD Global that 2017 has been an instrumental year for us, we set up our business operations in the country and launched a portfolio of devices that received overwhelming response from the consumers. He said further that today, we are taking the next significant step forward with the launch of four new Nokia Android smartphones. In 2018, we will continue to strengthen our presence in the country. He is delighted to announce the launch of our exclusive online Nokia phones shop for selling Nokia devices and accessories. We will further our commitment to India by deepening our presence in offline as well as online channels.

Child Protection Society Conduct Child Beggar Rescue Drive


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- District Child Protection Society under the aegis of District Magistrate/Collector, Chandigarh Administration organized a Child Beggar rescue drive  at  traffic light points sector 34/35, Elante Mall , traffic lights of Sector 34/ 33/ 22 ,  and near sector  20 Jama Masjid  Chandigarh.
A total of 6 children ( 3 boys and 3 girls )  were rescued in the drive, who  have been provided with temporary shelter  after filing of DDR and medical checkup with orders of Child Welfare committee until further enquiry may be conducted to assess the background of children and their families. Out of 6 children 4 Children have been rescued from the Jama Masjid sector 20 at 2:00 PM under the Category of Child beggary and 2 Children were rescued from the Elante Mall at 8:00 PM. The children were found selling products such as ballons, other items near main gate of Elante Mall.
The District Child Protection Society set up under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) for the implementation the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 and model rules 2016. It was observed during the drives that a number of Children are seen begging and selling alms often accompanied by the adults. District Child Protection Society will organize drives to crackdown on forced child begging and child labour as well in the city. Further various awareness programs are organized by the Society to create public awareness about the Child protection issues.  
The drive was conducted by Tabhsum Khan, District Child Protection officer, Anita Ranjan, Child Protection Officer (Non Institutional),  Irshad , Social Worker &   Anita and Rajesh Outreach Workers from the District Child Protection Society. 

Aarya Babbar is All Set to Hit the Cinemas with His Upcoming Bollywood Movie, ‘Junglam”


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 03rd May:- Aarya Babbar is all set to hit the Cinemas with his upcoming Bollywood movie, ‘Junglam” starring Divya Agarwal, Alia Khan and Vineet Singh alongside. ‘Junglam’ is one interesting and an exotic movie directed by film-maker Pranav Vats. The grand poster release which took place at Barrel and Co, Mumbai left the audience wondering about the genre of movie, which exudes much of a horror speck.
However, considering Arya’s previous projects which are mostly comedy or action, the poster stumps the entire idea.
The shooting of the movie will soon begin in Kerala and the whole project will be shot by Cinematographer, Setu and his expert Photography team from the south.
The poster itself is thrilling enough to make us excited about the movie and the talented cast is another factor to make the release even more awaited.