श्रीमद्भागवत कथा ज्ञान महायज्ञ:जहां अभिमान होता है वहां भगवान नही होते हैं: आचार्य कैलाश प्रसाद

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- जहां अभिमान होता है वहां भगवान नही होते हैं। इंद्र को अभिमान तोडने के लिए ही उन्होंने गिरिराज पूजन करवाया। यह प्रवचन सेक्टर 37 सी स्थित भगवान परशुराम भवन  में आयोजित श्रीमद्भागवत कथा ज्ञान महायज्ञ के दौरान कथा व्यास आचार्य कैलाश प्रसाद ने श्रद्धालुओं को दिये। उन्होंने श्रद्धालुओं को श्री गोवर्धन लीला का प्रसंग भी उन्होंने सुनाया और उसी परम्परा के अनुसार कथा स्थल पर गिरिराज पूजन हुआ। भगवान गोवर्धन का अभिषेक विधि विधान के साथ किया गया और उन्हें छप्पन प्रकार के व्यंजनों का भोग लगाया। भजन गायक सतीश सिलमाना ने सुंदर भजन गाये जिसे सुन कर श्रद्धालु मंत्र मुग्ध हो गये। 

इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर चंडीगढ़ के पूर्व सांसद पवन कुमार बंसल ने मंदिर परिसर में अपनी हाजिरी दर्ज करवाई। इस दौरान उनके साथ उनकी पत्नी मधु बंसल, प्रदीप छाबड़ा, मंदिर के पुजारी पं.देवी प्रसाद पैन्यूली, भजन गायक सतीश सिलमाना, मंडप आचार्य राजेन्द्र प्रसाद, भगत राम पैन्यूली, संजय शास्त्री, पं. ओम प्रकाश शास्त्री, पं. कांर्तिका प्रसाद, राजरानी, सुरदर्शन वासुदेव भी उपस्थित थे। इस दौरान पूर्व सांसद श्री पवन कुमार बंसल ने जगत्गुरू शंकराचार्य के परम् शिष्य बह्मचारी स्वामी निजानंद जी महाराज जी का आर्शीवाद भी प्राप्त किया।

उन्होंने श्रद्धालुओं को बताया कि भगवान की करूणा में कमी नही है, कमी है तो हमारी पात्रता में। एक मात्र भगवान का चिंतन ही है जो हमारे बड़े से बड़ा व बिगड़े से बिगडा काम सुधार जाता है। कथा व्यास आचार्य कैलाश प्रसाद ने और भगवान को छप्पन प्रकार के व्यंजनों का भोग लगाया। उन्होंने कथा में कालिया नाग की उद्धार कथा, इंद्र के अभिमान को खत्म करने के लिए भगवान ने अपनी कनिष्ठका उंगली के नाखून पर गोवर्धन पर्वत का उठाने की कथा, महारास लीला की कथा, भगवान का गुरूकु ल प्रवेश व कथा का श्रवण करवाया। उन्होंने बताया कि भगवान उस व्यक्ति को धारण करते हैं जिसके अंदर छल कपट द्वेष भाव, पाखंड न हो जो अंदर से बिल्कुल खाली हो। 

भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के जन्मोत्सव बड़ी श्रद्धापूर्वक मनाया: भगवान परशुराम भवन  में आयोजित श्रीमद्भागवत कथा ज्ञान महायज्ञ के दौरान आज यहां भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के जन्मोत्सव बड़ी श्रद्धापूर्वक मनाया गया। इस अवसर पर एक ओर जहां श्रद्धालुओं ने भगवान के जन्म पर एक दूसरे को बधाई दी वहीं दूसरी ओर श्रद्धालुओं के जयकारों से मंदिर परिसर गूंजमयी हो गया और श्रद्धालुओं ने खुशी में खूब नृत्य,कीर्तन किया। इस अवसर आयोजकों द्वारा भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की सुंदर झाकियां भी प्रस्तुत की। जिसमें वासुदेव बने प्रकाश चंद्र रतूडी ने सिर पर टोकरी में बाल कृष्ण को उठाया हुआ था।  श्रद्धालुओं ने इस दौरान श्रद्धालुओं को तांता बाल कृष्ण बने नन्हें बालक को देखने के लिए लगा रहा। बाल कृष्ण बने नन्हें बालक पर श्रद्धालुओं ने पुष्प वर्षा की। और भगवान के जयकारे लगाये। कार्यक्रम के अंत में भव्य आरती की गई और सभी श्रद्धालुओं को  प्रसाद स्वरूप मिश्री माखन, टॉफियां और बिस्कु ट वितरित किया गया।

अमित शाह 20 मई को होंगे चंडीगढ़ में : टंडन

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- भारतीय जनता पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष अमित शाह आगामी 20 मई को चंडीगढ़

में होंगे| इस एक दिवसीय प्रवास में वह पार्टी के पदाधिकारियों एवं कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ भेंट करेंगे|

यह जानकारी भारतीय जनता पार्टी चंडीगढ़ के प्रदेशाध्यक्ष संजय टंडन ने प्रदान की |

उन्होंने बताया कि पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष अमित शाह का एक दिवसीय चंडीगढ़ आगमन पंडित दीनदयाल

उपाध्याय कार्यकर्ता विस्तारक योजना का हिस्सा है | पार्टी के केंद्रीय नेर्तितव ने  समूचे देश में पंडित जी की

जन्मशताब्दी पर सभी राज्यों में इस प्रकार के कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन करने का प्रावधान किया है जिसमे पार्टी के

राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष 90 दिनों के लिए सभी राज्यों में अपना प्रवास रखेंगे | इसी के चलते 20 मई को उनका चंडीगढ़

आगमन हो रहा है | उन्होंने कहा कि इस कार्यक्रम के दौरान वह पार्टी के प्रदेश पदाधिकारियो, जिला अध्यक्षों,

मोर्चा अध्यक्षों, मंडल अध्यक्षों, पार्षदों के साथ साथ किसी न किसी प्रकार के विभिन्न समूहों में भाजपा

कार्यकर्ताओं से भेंट करेंगे और बूथ स्तर तक किसी एक बूथ पर वह बूथ के कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ मिलेंगे |

उन्होंने बताया कि पंडित दीन दयाल कार्यकर्ता विस्तारक योजना के अंतर्गत केंद्रीय स्तर पर सभी राज्यों से 15

दिन, 6 माह और एक वर्ष के लिए पूर्णकालिक कार्यकर्ताओं के नाम मांगे थे जिसके तहत चंडीगढ़ से भी 28 पार्टी

कार्यकर्ता प्रशिक्षण हेतु गए थे | ऐसे कार्यकर्ता अब अन्य राज्यों में जाकर पार्टी के विस्तार के लिए अपना समय

वहां लगायेंगे और इसी प्रकार से चंडीगढ़ में भी अन्य राज्यों से पार्टी के कार्यकर्ता यहाँ आने वाले हैं जो पार्टी के

विस्तार के लिए कार्य करेंगे |

‘Aaba’ a Short Film Produced by City Educationist & Film Enthusiast Wins National Award

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- ‘Aaba’ a short film Produced by Mitul Dikshit who is a well known Educationist & Film Enthusiast of city, has received the country’s highest film award the National Film Award for the Best Short Fiction Film at the recently concluded 64th National Film Award at capital New Delhi.

It was a moment of pride for tricity when "Aaba", which has been produced by Mitul Dikshit along with acclaimed filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta, of No One Killed Jessica, Aamir and Ghanchakkar fame, and directed by Amar Kaushik won the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Short Fiction Film at prestigious Awards Function this year.

The award bestows a cash award for Rs. 50,000 /- each for Producer and Director. The citation by the I&B ministry praises this cinematic gem which got a standing ovation at Berlinale 2017 as “Cinematic excellence comes to life in this intimate story where the filmmaker shows that silence can also be used as a powerful language of expression.”

Mitul Dikshit, on this occasion said that he produced this film with Raj Kumar Gupta after reading the script. The appreciation this film is getting Internationally and now by winning the biggest award in the country shows the potential the story and the story telling of the young director Amar Kaushik . Winning this National Award is a proud moment for tricity as he comes from here and is a sign of its strengths & its spirit of pursuing excellence in all spheres.

Commenting on the success of the short film, Raj Kumar Gupta, the producer of the film said that winning a National award certainly feels special. Amar has been my associate for a long time, when he narrated him this script he was really moved and he decided to produce it along with his friend Mitul Dikshit, congratulations to each and every team member who made this film happen.

The story is about a girl who lives alone with her grandparents up in the highlands of Arunachal Pradesh. After her grandfather is diagnosed with lung cancer, she watches as he calmly digs his own grave, furnishing it for his comfort in the hereafter with a handful of his worldly possessions. His light-hearted approach to dying is a gentle and laconic acknowledgement of the natural cycle of life and death. But things don’t always go as planned in the land of the living.

The film previously won International prize for Best Short film in the Generation K Plus Category at Berlinale 2017 and has then onwards been in high demand at the film festivals across the globe. Till now, the film has won awards at Indian Film Festival, LA, (IFFLA), Aspen Film Shortsfest which is an Oscar qualifying festival .The film has been shortlisted for New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) and also some of the most prestigious International film festivals across the globe.

Coca-Cola Launches ‘Elevator’ Commercial with Diljit Dosanjh

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- Coca-Cola India today, launched the ‘Elevator’ commercial with Diljit Dosanjh with a vibrant Punjabi flavour. The ad is a compelling follow-up to the “elevator” themed ad with Deepika Padukone under “Taste the Feeling” campaign which highlights the role of Coke in setting off camaraderie between a celeb and their fan. The previously-launched ad in the series has managed to garner more than 25 million views on digital channels till now.

The narrative opens with Diljit being followed by photographers outside a hotel. To escape, Diljit quickly rushes into an elevator and notices a housekeeping attendant with a service trolley inside the elevator. Suddenly there is a glitch and the elevator stops in between the floors. To lighten up the environment, the housekeeper offers a chilled bottle of Coca-Cola to Diljit. Diljit looks pleased with the gesture. He really needed a Coca-Cola right now. This is followed by great camaraderie and cheerful dancing by the two. The popular Punjabi music in the story lifts the feeling and adds to the entertainment quotient. Coke is at the centre of the advertisement which is designed to spread the message of breaking social barriers to foster a strong connect with each other and the carefree spirit within us.

The campaign will be launched on digital platforms with the exciting teasers featuring Diljit Dosanjh, followed by a pilot run of the on-ground consumer engagement activities leveraging augmented reality. The consumers may also get a chance to meet Diljit by participating in many contests and activities that the company is planning to organize.

Explaining the thought behind the campaign, Debabrata Mukherjee, Vice President Marketing, Coca-Cola India, added that Diljit is an inspiration to millions of youth in the country and we really value his association with the brand that stands for positivity and youthfulness. The commercial brings out the message of optimism, happiness and making preferred and most sold beverages in the country–Sprite and Thums Up–being the top two selling sparkling beverages.

Pearl Academy Host Pearl Portfolio 2017: Over 200 Graduating Students Showcased their Work

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- Pearl Academy, India’s leading institution in design, fashion, creative businesses and media showcased path breaking ideas of more than 200 students from its School of Creative Business’ at Pearl Portfolio 2017. Pearl Portfolio is the annual graduating event of Pearl Academy where students from the graduating batch showcase their work to the industry. Eminent guest of honour at the event were Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Padma Bhushan Dr MB Athreya, Indian Author, Educationist & Management Advisor.

The event also witnessed presentations by students on the unique business themes such as ‘innovation in children wear’ and ‘creative marketing strategy for the millennials’. These presentations showcased the creative thinking and innovative approach these students have to business management.  The event also hosted a thought provoking panel discussion with industry experts on the ‘effects of demonetization on the fashion and luxury business’.

Appreciating the bright ideas from the students, Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation said that he is delighted to see the student work and their creative business ideas. The creative business and luxury market offers huge potential for these students to be successful in their chosen domains. This generation of budding entrepreneurs is thinking about building a global size business and have those benchmarks. It is important to plan scalable business ideas to succeed. He is sure with all the brilliant training and education that you have got at Pearl Academy, all of you will play a significant role in what we call as making of a ‘New India’.

Prof Nandita Abraham, CEO, Pearl Academy said that he is really happy to see the ideas that students have showcased today. For last 23 years, our students have made us proud by shining in their respective creative domains. Our expectations of this graduating batch are no different and he is sure that all of them will create a niche for themselves in the industry.

Universal Broadcasting Group Announces “Sky Riders” and “Muskan International Movies” Two New Production Houses: Sky Riders and Muskan International Movies Will Make Hindi and Punjabi films

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 05^th May:- Two more new production houses are going to be entering soon into the film industry. English, Hindi (Bollywood) and South Indian films Financier, Producer & Distributor Harry Gills going to start these production houses. This production houses was announced today by Harry Gills during a press conference at JW Marriott Hotel in Sector 35. The two new production houses are Sky Riders and Muskan International Movies.

While interacting with media, Harry Gills said that two Hindi films will be produced under the production house of Muskan International Movies. The first film is "Girlfriends versus Boyfriend" and second film will be according to the International Project and Bible, "Angel Day". In the Lead Roll probably to be R Madhavan and Kangna Runout get finalize.

Harry Gills further said that in the same way, Punjabi films will be produced under the banner of Sky Riders Production House. Under which the first film is "Orchestra" which is the story of three girls based on women's empowerment, in which Drishti Grewal will be in the lead role. Apart from this, there are two other films named “Ghaint Family” and “Gurmukh”.

According to Harry Gills, two highly ambitious projects of the group will also be started soon; the first is South Indian movie "The Raja's". In which he plans to take south Indian super star Rajinikanth as a lead role. But nothing has been finalized yet. The cost of the film will be approximately Rs 400 crore and another film will be "Thanks". He plans to take International star Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolly in the film, but deal yet to be got materialize. The cost of the film approximately will be Rs 1,200 crore.

He said that Hindi film "Delhiwale" will also be on the floor soon, which will start its shooting in 2018. Heart throb Ranbir Kapoor is the first choice for the lead role. But Ranbir Kapoor yet to be contacted. Mayank Mishra directed Hindi film "Mai Pakistan nhi jana chahta" also in the pipeline.

On this occasion Harry Gills clearly mentioned that group wants that more and more chance has to be given the Theater Artist. Group is always ready to start a film with those artists. He also mentioned that if talking about all that Hindi Films& International projects, soon the things will get materializes.

He said that Universal Broadcasting Group started in 2004 with finance in films in South India. After this, group enters into the work of film distribution at international level. The group has tie up with 2500 international and Indian 1200 theaters. In the year 2013, the group also started production.