Housing Societies Residents Welfare Federation Holds Dharna

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- A  dharna was organized by Housing Societies Residents Welfare Federation, (Regd), Chandigarh   today (Near Small Crossing of Sector 49-50) adjoining Young Dwellers Society Sector 49, Chandigarh, to highlight the issues of Society residents of Chandigarh. Presidents and others officer bearers from different societies participated in the Dharna, which was attended by around 300 persons in which problems of societies were discussed at large.

Prahlad Bhagat Vasudeva (Advocate), General Secretary of the Federation informed the members present in the meeting the Federation had proposed for the share wise / flat wise conveyance deed to the Administration, but the process of chunk of land adopted by the Administration shall make the process lengthy and more expensive, He stressed to make the process simple and helpful so that interested persons can take benefit and those not interested at this stage due to some reason or the other may not be compelled unnecessarily.

Rakesh Chopra, Press Secretary stressed that the relaxations given by the finance department for the purpose of obtaining completion certificates to the societies should also be considered for the sanction of revised plans to the societies.  Because the completion can be obtained only after sanction of revised plans if there are major changes in the societies.

Minakshi Chaudhary, legal Advisor of the Federation stressed for conversion of lease hold societies into freehold on priority basis.

Davinder Gupta, Chairman Housefed emphasized to create a temporary marked in these sectors till the permanent marked is not provided for the convenience of public.  He informed that residents of sector 50 are complled to travel at least 4 Kms to purchase even a matchbox.

In the end Kamal Kant Gupta, Chairman told that the Housing Society Federation is a totally non political body and is tirelessly working for the welfare of the area residents.  He felt sorry for the absence of area councilor from the dharna whereas when the previous dharna was organized by the Federation, the same was attended by the Mayor, and both the area councilors, He told the members that federation has a lot of hope and good expectation from both the area councilors, Mayor and Member Parliament to get the issues resolved at the earliest.

Kamal Kant Gupta, said that federation shall wait for 2 months but keep in touch with all the local leaders and in case nothing comes out during this period, we will chalk out our further line of action.

Tata Sampann organises 'Sampann Surprise' cook-off event at Chandigarh

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Tata Sampann, the brand which is committed to bringing wholesome nutritious food to the nation and houses products like unpolished dals, superior quality spices, and low oil-absorb besan, today organized the first edition of 'Sampann Surprise' cook-off contest in Chandigarh. Building on the success of the second edition of the contest in Lucknow held early this month, Tata Sampann brought the ‘surprise’ to Chandigarh too. The cook-off was designed around the brand’s philosophy of ‘goodness ki shuruaat’ wherein husbands were invited to participate and cook delicious dishes for their wives using Tata Sampann’s range of products. The competition was judged by renowned Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his wife Mrs. Alyona Kapoor.

The event, which was attended by many consumers, kicked off with a welcome address by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor who shared various tips and tricks on cooking with the audience present and spoke about the unique offerings by Tata Sampann. This was followed by an hour-long recipe competition among contestants. The event also saw chief guest Sanjeev Kapoor pamper his wife by cooking a special dish for her using Tata Sampann’s range of products and start the ‘goodness ki shuruaat’. Winners were then felicitated and gifted with Tata Sampann hampers.

Speaking on the occasion, Sagar Boke, General Manager - Marketing & Branding in Consumer Product Business, said that at Tata Sampann, we are continuously at work to give to our consumers’ foods that retain their natural goodness and oils, and are both tasty and nutritious, thereby, initiating the ‘goodness ki shuruaat’ journey.  Through Sampann Surprise, we aim to take forward this brand promise of to our consumers. The lady of the house dedicates a lot of time and effort to ensure that she puts wholesome food on the table for her family and therefore, we wanted to indulge them in a sweet surprise by calling upon their husbands to prepare a meal. We are delighted to see Chef Sanjeev Kapoor adhering to the true spirit of the campaign and preparing a meal for his wife.

To make this event a grand hit, Tata Sampann reached out to approximately 6500 households in Chandigarh through various local city events and out-of-home activation, and invited entries to the 'Sampann Surprise' cook-off. 

Over 15000 Participate in BIG Chandigarh Marathon

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Mega Sports event of City Beautiful “EXOTIC GRANDEUR Big Chandigarh Marathon season 5” was held today on the city roads in Association with  Exotic Grandeur, a project of Exotic Realtors and Developers The message being given through this marathon was  “Our City Our Pride” for residents of the tricty. The marathon was divided into two parts one for General Public 5km Run for Pride and other Half Marathon 21.1 kms for professional runners.    The Marathon generated tremendous response & wonderful life time experience for thousands of Chandigarhians. The highlight of the EXOTIC GRANDEUR Big Chandigarh Marathon season 5 was the entertainment quotient added by the presence of Celeb Stars like Gippi Grewal, Mandy Thakar, Karamjeet Anmol and Jaggi Singh.

21.1 Km Half Marathon Professionals Race was Flagged off in the presence of  dignitaries Mayor Chandigarh Asha Jaiswal,  Jitender Yadav , IAS (Special Secretary & Director Tourism) Roshan Lal ,CPS (SP Law & Order Chandigarh) from Chandigarh  Club Grounds.

Over 800 participants ran for the Half Marathon &  Amateurs, Students from Schools & Colleges, Employees, males & females, General Public including Sr Citizens turned out in 5 km SMART CITY RUN  as a part of biggest sports event of Chandigarh .The event saw maximum turnout in the 5 Km “Our City Our Pride” with residents of Tricity and many more joining from other neighboring states.

Big Chandigarh Marathon-Season 5 offered Prize money amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh for the winners in different categories in 21 Kms Half Marathon. The Half Marathon was a close race amongst elite runners. Finally winning top honour of half marathon being picked up by:

(Male ) :

1st Prize: 50,000 was won by Vikas Kumar

2nd Prize 30,000 was won by Anil kumar

3rd Prize 20,000 was won by Vinod Kumar

(Female) :

1st Prize: 50,000 was won by Arpita Saini Kumari

2nd Prize 30,000 was won by Aman Deep Kaur

3rd Prize 20,000 was won by Raman Jot Kaur

Speaking on the occasion BIG FM spokesperson said that we as responsible corporate citizens are always at the forefront of taking such initiatives which bring about productive & noble social changes in the growth of the city. Spokesperson of EXOTIC Group said that, “It is a matter of pride for us to get associated with Big FM to promote Big Chandigarh Marathon, season-5. We have joined hands with them as there is a synergy in our thought process to promote the concept of Smart City. Our upcoming project “EXOTIC GRANDEUR” has everything that makes it a smart living option for the tri-city residents. Starting from the provision of Wi-fi, 24x7 CCTV surveillance, jogging tracks, security access to each apartment & ample parking space to procuring the 1st GREEN BUILDING certification (pvt. sector) from GRIHA to ensure a healthy environment and achieving a 5 STAR rating from CRISIL. The 30 years Legacy of un-match construction quality by Exotic Group has been aimed at giving a smart environment to the residents of city beautiful. Elaborate traffic arrangements were made by Administration & Organizers for the event, also keeping every aspect in mind to make the marathon successful and flawless.

Rotary Club Chandigarh's Radio Programme to Focus on Good

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Rotary Club of Chandigarh shall be starting a weekly 15-minutes radio programme "Voice of Good". 

The production studio for "Voice of Good" was launched here at the Rotary House today formally by the visiting District Governor of Rotary International District 3080 Raman Aneja and Past Rotary International President Rajendra K. Saboo, informed Club President Neenu Vij. 

The objective is to highlight not only the humanitarian projects being done by Rotary to serve the community but also those from Chandigarh who are engaged in contributing to the society. 

DG Raman Aneja complimented Rotary Club of Chandigarh to letting the community know about the contribution Rotary is making to the society. 

Past Rotary International President Raja Saboo said that the Club has always been innovating since its inception 1958 and now is the time to engage the community more extensively in doing good, which the 'Voice of Good' would be serving. 

President Neenu Vij informed that at the Rotary studio a weekly programme shall be produced and aired on All India Radio, as well as through internet. 

District Governor Raman Aneja who visited the Club on his official visit went around various projects undertaken by the Club especially the water, hygiene and sanitation project that it has initiated in various government schools in the city, where toilets have already been repaired and hand wash stations installed in Government schools in Sector 38 West and Sector 39. 

He also visited the 'Basta' project in Bapu Dham colony where nearly 100 girls have been enrolled for 'back to school' project and special classes are held for their education. 

Nissan Launches Smarter Bolder New Terrano

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Chandigarh 27^th March:- Nissan India announced the launch of the New Terrano with the introduction of 22 brand new features to strengthen its smarter and bolder appeal to customers here today.

The New Terrano is equipped with a host of optional new equipment for added style and convenience. The result is a compact SUV that complements the lifestyle of today’s Indian consumers—an attractive choice for people expecting a smarter SUV with a bold road presence. The New Terrano’s starting price is Rs. 10.05 Lakh (ex-showroom, Chandigarh).

Commenting on the launch, Arun Malhotra, managing director, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. Said that the New Nissan Terrano embodies our commitment to keep focused on what consumers want and value. The New Terrano keeps its bold road presence, in line with Nissan’s global SUV heritage, while offering a more refined interior space and smart features. The 22 new smart and bold features will empower our customers to enjoy a more comfortable, convenient and pleasurable drive in style.

He further shared that the 22 new features include new Premium Dual Tone Interior, Cruise Control, 7.0 Touch screen Navigation system, Steering Mounted Audio/Phone Control, One Touch Lane Change Indicator, Anti-pinch Driver Side Window, and new Steering Wheel Design. Together, all the new features enhance the amenities for the driver and occupants, rendering a more pleasurable driving experience.

Arun Malhotra added that the New Terrano is an example of Nissan’s global SUV heritage translated into a Made-in-India SUV to prowl the country’s roads in cities or in the countryside. Designed for domination, the New Terrano comes with the option of a 6-Speed Advanced Auto Drive which offers smooth, computer-controlled gearshifts for a stress-free drive in city traffic and on open highways. Variants of the New Nissan Terrano are competitively priced, placing it among the most attractive packages in its segment.

It will be available at the following prices (ex-showroom Chandigarh):

Variants	Ex – Showroom Chandigarh
XL	INR 1,005,216
XED	INR 1,005,216
XLD (O)	INR 1,199,417
XVD PRE AMT	INR 1,428,836
XVD PRE	INR 1,368,462

Aakash Deepak & Preetika Saini Wins Mr and Miss India Glamour-2017 Title

Aakash Deepak from..Pathankot & Preetika Saini from Hoshiarpur won the title of Mr and Miss India Glamour 2017.  Ranvijay Singh, Sara Gurpal and Sabby Suri was the judge of the super talented contestants at the glamour night. Talented, glamorous and full of fun contestants made Mr. And Miss India Glamour 2017 a scintillating affair. 

Excited to win the title Mr. India Glamour 2017 Akash Deepak said that he is very happy and excited to win this title. It was a great experience to participate in this contest and winning it feels amazing. The experience has definitely left him with a lot of learning.

Speaking on the occasion and winning Miss. India Glamour 2017 Preetika Saini said that she is super elated to win this title. Thank you IMG for this opportunity. The experience had definitely given immense exposure in the world of fashion and modeling. Thank you judges who felt she was worthy of the title.

Speaking on the occasion Sunny Verma, Founder IMG said that all the contestants were amazing and gave their best at the ramp. We see super talented people transform themselves into such confident people and get ready to take on and be a part of the fashion world. IMG organizes such events with this motto. Congratulations x and y for winning the title. He would take this opportunity to thank the judges and sponsors.

Tractors India Private Limited Inks Deal with RungePincockMinarco (RPM)

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Tractors India Private Limited (TIPL), an authorised dealer of Caterpillar equipment in India and the region has entered into a Business Partner Agreement with RungePincockMinarco (RPM), a global leader in the provision and development of mining software solutions, advisory services and professional development.  Under the agreement, TIPL has been appointed as the Software Sales Distributor, Support & Services provider for RPM’s leading Mining software solutions and services in the Indian and Bangladesh markets. The strategic partnership will harness TIPL’s in-depth industry and local knowledge with RPM’s industry-leading software and advisory solutions to deliver real benefits to the mining industry in India.

Today’s mining landscape is changing rapidly and RungePincockMinarco (RPM) is at the forefront of this transformation as digital technologies become pivotal to mining success. With a global experience of over 45 years in the mining industry, RPM has the largest group of independent technical experts in the world. Together with their software, advisory and professional development businesses, RPM delivers completely integrated and tailored solutions for mining houses and investors across the globe. RPM’s software and advisory solutions deliver a step change in mine planning, investments, execution and value chain optimization through investments and innovation driving continuous improvement.  The solutions deliver a complete commercial off-the-shelf enterprise planning platform built on open industry standards.  India already has many RPM software users and this association will further enhance the market leadership of RPM in India.

Over the past seven decades, TIPL has been driving the growth both in Infrastructure and Mining industry in India and is a leading provider of wide range of Construction and Mining Equipment from global leading manufacturer. Together with RPM’s regional and global teams, TIPL will bring a breadth of local knowledge and experience to improve the efficiency in the Indian mining industry through delivery of leading enterprise software solutions, local support and expert consulting advice.

Commenting on the new partnership, Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi, Chairman & Managing Director of TIPL said that the strategic partnership with RPM is in line with our growth strategy in the Indian mining industry.  The partnership will allow us to deliver much needed step change and value-added technology solutions to Indian Mining Companies while ensuring their growth and economic success. 

Richard Mathews, Chief Executive Officer, RPM was excited with this partnership and said that as we strengthen our commitment to specialist mining software solutions, we look to engage with partners who have wide skillsets and strong client relationships.  Our partnership with TIPL is a natural fit for our software strategy in India. He further added that with a proven history of developing strategic alliances with their clients, TIPL provides product support solutions, Maintenance and Repair Contract services, community investments and operator training to a diverse range of mining companies and communities in India.  TIPL has the right experience and qualifications to be able to fully support RPM’s market leading maintenance, financial and scheduling solutions.

Richard Mathews said that TIPL already has an extensive amount of equipment which uses RPM’s software to manage their Maintenance and Repair Contracts at many sites right across India. This solid and secure client base underpins RPM’s commitment to the region and further emphasizes the opportunity presented to both TIPL and RPM as a combined presence.

Maruti Suzuki Chosen as India's Most Reputed Automobile Brand-2017

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturer, has been ranked India’s Most Reputed Automobile Brand for 2017 in a study by BlueBytes. The study was done in association with TRA Research, both Comniscient Group companies. The second most reputed brand in the list is South Korea's Hyundai Motors, with a substantial 93% lower BrandRep Score than the leader. Honda came a close third with a BrandRep Score just 6% lower. The fourth, fifth and sixth positions are secured by BMW, Tata Motors and Ford Motors. Mercedes Benz ranked seventh, Volkswagen eight and Audi ranked ninth in the report. Japan's Toyota completed the top 10 in the list. A total of 42 automobile brands were listed with brands from 10 different countries featuring in the India’s Most Reputed Automobile Brands 2017 Report. Out of the 42 listed automobile brands, 7 each originated from India and Japan, 6 each from Germany and United Kingdom and 4 each from USA and Italy. The study evaluates Brand Reputation by analyzing media perception and consumer perception.

Pooja Kaura, Chief Spokesperson for India’s Most Reputed Brands, said that action communicated well is the main ingredient that goes into building reputation. In the Automobile sector brand Reputation is of high importance as often the brand has to resonate with the user. Automobiles is not just something that takes you from Point A to Point B, it is something that reflects your personality making brand reputation an important point of the purchase decision.

India’s Most Reputed Automobile Brands 2017 (ISBN: 978-81-932924-6-4), was a study conducted within the Automobile Industry with BlueBytes analyzing 50,000 news articles of 42 automobile brands in all the major English and Hindi print media across 9 cities. The period looked into was between February 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. In addition to news analysis, the consumer’s perception was also studied and this part of the analysis was contributed by TRA Research, which interviewed 2,500 consumer-influencers on the aspect of Respect. The 50-page, report is available for Rs. 999/-.

‘Connect Broadband Rewarded under Digi-Dhan Initiative

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- It is a heart-warming day for Connect Broadband as the company has been awarded under Lucky Grahak & Digi-Dhan Vayapar Yojna announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for retail consumers and businesses, in a bid to boost digital payments in India.

The leader in wire-line and broadband segment in Punjab has been listed as a winner under merchant category by Central Government on promoting Digital payments through mobile apps and on web portal.

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of digital India, Connect Broadband has been taking various initiatives to promote online payments. Some of these initiatives include incentives to customers for paying through its specially designed app, tie up with various leading mobile wallets and safe banking counseling desks at its stores

Arvind Bali, CEO, Connect Broadband we always strive to lead the digital revolution in India by educating and creating convenience for our customer.  He further shared that the results of the efforts put in by our team have been superlative as there has been a whopping 400% growth in customer mobile online payments. Our aim is to ensure that 100% of our customers make online payment in next 3-6 months.

Infosys Positioned as Major Player By IDC MarketScape:Service Providers for EMEA Utilities Vendor Assessment-2017

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th March:- Infosys has been positioned as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Service Providers for EMEA Utilities 2017 Vendor Assessment (doc #EMEA41387516, February 2017). The company has been recognized for its ‘Renew and New’ strategy of transforming core IT services and leveraging emerging technologies like AI and analytics for new products and services.

The IDC MarketScape vendor assessment provides a comprehensive overview of services for the Utilities segment and assessed 15 service providers for the report. As per the report, “Infosys is a trusted transformation partner known for its ability to provide its clients with the right mix of technology options, competence, and innovation in execution. Its focus on automation using its artificial intelligence platform MANA to reduce cost and increase agility, and initiatives like Zero Distance are helping clients realize value beyond the contracted engagements.”

Highlights of Infosys in the report are Infosys is credited with a solutions portfolio that is well aligned to the future needs of the industry and an ability to co-innovate and commercialize solutions with their clients using initiatives like design thinking. This is amplified by recent acquisitions in the digital (Skava) and automation space (Panaya). Infosys' effective engagement model and delivery machine means the company has good client relationships, a credible delivery record, client recognition for value and flexibility. Infosys has a Utilities Experience Center in London to showcase innovative offerings and Innovation Fabrik in Berlin. This ‘living lab’ embodies Infosys' new customer engagement concept of ‘eEcosystem as a service’, bringing together the company's innovation accelerators and its network of technology partners, start-ups, academia and clients.