श्री चैतन्य गोड़िया मठ में भगवान श्री नरसिंह देव जी का प्रकट महोत्सव बड़ी धूमधाम से मनाया गया

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Chandigarh 30^th April:- श्री चैतन्य गोड़िया मठ सेक्टर-20 चंडीगढ़ में भगवान श्री नरसिंह देव जी का प्रकट महोत्सव बड़ी धूमधाम से मनाया गया l

मठ के प्रवक्ता जय प्रकाश गुप्ता ने बताया कि प्रातः काल मंगल आरती के पश्चात श्री नरसिंह पुराण की कथा करते हुए पूज्य श्री जनार्दन महाराज जी ने भक्तों को बताया कि आज ही के दिन भगवान श्री नरसिंह  भक्त प्रह्लाद को बचाने के लिए खंबे से प्रकट हुए उन्होंने हिरणाकश्यप जो प्रह्लाद का पिता था उसने अपने पुत्र प्रह्लाद के ऊपर घोर अत्याचार करवाएं पहाड़ों से गिरवाया सांपों से डसवाया। कई तरह की यातनाएं दी लेकिन भक्त प्रह्लाद अपने नियम पर अपने वचन पर हरि भक्ति पर अडिग रहें l हिरणाकश्यप जिसको वरदान मिला हुआ था, कि उसे ना कोई मनुष्य मार सकता है, ना उसको कोई प्राणी मार सकता है, ना वह घर के भीतर मारा जा सकता है, ना वह बाहर मारा जा सकता है, भगवान लीलाधारी है उन्होंने अपने भक्तों की रक्षा करने के लिए खंबे से अवतरित हुए उस समय ना तो दिन था ना रात थी ना अंदर था ना बाहर था चौखट में उसको अपनी जांघों पर रखकर उसका वध किया और भक्त प्रहलाद की रक्षा की l इस प्रकार आज के दिन नरसिंह चतुर्दशी के उपलक्ष पर मंदिर को बहुत ही आकर्षक ढंग से सजाया गया फूलों गुब्बारों से रंगारंग मनमोहक दृश्य बना हुआ है l भगवान को कई तरह के फूलों से सजाया गया सायंकालीन  प्रगट समय के पश्चात नरसिंह भगवान को पंचामृत से स्नान कराया गया l 

चंडीगढ़ मट के प्रबंधक वामन महाराज ने बताया कि प्रत्येक वर्ष भगवान श्री नरसिंह देव का गोड़िया मठ में विशेष आयोजन किया जाता है, एवं सैकड़ों भक्तों को फलाहार प्रसाद वितरित किया गया l भक्तों ने बढ़ चढ़कर कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा लिया l सायंकाल आरती के पश्चात कीर्तन मृदंग छाल, ढोल की नृत्य कर झूमकर भगवान का यशोगान कर खूब आनंद लिया l 

Pumpkins Kindergarten Organises Talks with Parents on Good & Bad Touch

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Chandigarh 30^th April:- Pumpkins Kindergarten today organized a talk with parents on the issue of good and bad touch. The talk was conducted by eminent Chandigarh-based counsellor Shikha Sood and was attended by over 100 parents.

Speaking on the occasion, Shikha Sood elaborated on the urgent need of telling even very small children the difference between `good touch’ and `bad touch’. Extolling parents to have open conversations with their children, she added that there was an urgent need for the same as child abuse cases are being reported on almost a daily basis.

Shikha Sood added that the hectic pace of today’s world with all its gadgetry and busy lifestyles often distracts young parents to the extent that they may be oblivious to positive or negative changes in their child’s behavior on a day to day basis.

Speaking on the urgency to organize such a workshop Principal Pumpkins Kindergarten Ms Ballie Kler said that she closely monitor behavioral tendencies of children and feel that young parents must be very involved in the positive character building of their child. In today’s age parents must also be sensitized to catch any signs of a child being abused. Early intervention by parents and teachers can ensure that such incidents are minimised.’

The workshop for parents dealt with sensitization of the issue mainly what all constitutes child abuse and good and bad touch and at what stage and how the children should be exposed to such information.

The school also distributed a Handbook to parents which highlights the issue of good and bad touch via a well illustrated story.

Punjabi Singer Kiran Kaur's Single Track 'Geda Gali Vich' Unveiled

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Chandigarh 30^th April:- The 'Awaaz Punjab Di Season 3 fame'-Kiran Kaur has revived the beauty of love with her new song 'Geda Gali Vich'. The song has been produced by Yadvinder Singh and directed by Kanwal Jit Singh where as the beautiful lyrics have been written by Rajni and music given by Jaison Thind. The song has been released by Starbiz Records which had also released the singer’s first song ‘Copyright’. The song was unveiled by holding its preview for media in presence of Kiran Kaur. In order to recognize the work of the talented singer, Yadvinder Singh, Managing Director, Starbiz Records, Jaison Thind-music director and model- Sahib Singh were also present.

While talking to the media, Kiran Kaur said that she think art, in any form, represents the picture of society. Love is being portrayed as fake and materialistic these days but in her opinion, it is that force which has bound all the relationships on earth & which we experience in our family also.  She wants people to understand the meaning of love and don’t change their perception on the basis of few songs calling it fake. Kiran Kaur added that the motive in all my songs will be to showcase pure Punjabi culture & tradition in its abounding beauty. The lyrics, music, picturisation all will reflect Punjab's heritage. The idea is to connect the youth with the state's rich legacy and not present a concocted picture that at times today's songs end up doing.

Portraying a love story in which a person faces problems and finally resolves everything with a happy end, the 3 minute long song encourages positivity and was shot in different locales of Punjab.

Yadvinder Singh said that Punjab is filled with talent and he believe if that talent is guided in a proper way, it can reach great heights. With this confidence, he has given and will keep on giving opportunities to singers with a passion of doing something.

After the current song, the singer will again be catching the attention of Punjabi music through a song titled 'Sohne Yaar nu' written by Kiran herself and a cover song of Shazia Manzoor the famous Pakistan singer -- titled 'Haye Dil Jani.'

Jaison Thind, the music director said that Kiran has got a unique voice. She brings a different rhythm to the song while singing. He must tell that at times she suggests him some incredible ways to bring out the music.

Heartfulness Institute Achieves Milestone of Relocating and Replanting over 1,000 Trees

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Chandigarh 30^th April:- Heartfulness Institute (www.heartfulness.org), located at Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad, announced that it has successfully completed a milestone of translocating over 1,000 trees in just over a year, with the replantation of the latest batch of 120 trees– coconut trees aged around 15 years from Karur District, Tamil Nadu. Sixty trees in the recent batch arrived Kanha Shanti Vanam on Saturday and the Heartfulness team successfully replanted them within the Shri Ram Chandra Mission premises in Kanha Shanti vanam, Hyderabad. With this, the Heartfulness Institute achieves the rare distinction of having undertaken such a massive initiative of not just relocating but also nurturing the trees. Every year of the tree’s existence brings incremental benefits, by extending the longevity of the trees, and Heartfulness Institute preserves these benefits for the planet.

Commenting on the achievement, Kamlesh Patel, also known as Daaji, the fourth Global Guide of Heartfulness said that trees are the single most important assets on this planet. Their role and usefulness are beyond measure and most often our understanding. Apart from preservation of the planet itself in the physical sense, trees also exude spiritual qualities that help preserve and retain divinity and create the required balance on a different level. It is therefore important that the number of trees is increase and more importantly existing trees are protected from being destroyed. One tree saved is equivalent to hundreds of them being planted.

Relocation and replanting of mature trees is a very complex, technical and often costly process. Trees are mostly displaced because of development and need to be very delicately handled to ensure their survival. The soil around the tree for a 4 to 5 feet diameter width and depth is first dug, then the roots are delicately cut, and the tree is loaded for transportation along with a huge quantity of soil.

1050 Students Awarded Degrees During MCM Annual Convocation

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Chandigarh 30^th April:- Celebrating 50 years of its continued excellence in education, MCM DAV College for Women hosted its Annual Convocation today. Jubilation marked the ceremony as over 1050 graduates and postgraduates received their degrees during the ceremony. Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament made the occasion even more memorable for the degree holders with his presence as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honor R.K. Popli, Director Public Relations, Chandigarh and Special Guest Bikram Singh Rana, State Mission Officer, UT, Chandigarh were present during the event.

The function commenced with the presentation of Annual Report by the Principal of the college, Dr. Nisha Bhargava. The report provided glimpses of the commendable achievements of the college during the academic year, including academic, sports and cultural. Congratulating degree holders on the successful completion of an important phase of their lives, Anurag Singh Thakur gave them the mantra of 'Never give up' to live by, which even Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan espoused, and motivated the students to hold the baton of India's development and bring about qualitative change in the society and in the lives of those who do not have a voice. Commending MCM for standing up to the ideals of Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan, Anurag Singh Thakur expressed appreciation for MCM's crusade for women empowerment. College magazine Mehr Jyoti was also unveiled by the dignitaries during the function.  Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Dr. Simi R. Singh, Department of Music, as an acknowledgement of her unparalleled contribution to the institution during her 40 years long association with the college. On this august occasion, 55 faculty members were also felicitated for their academic endeavors including publication of books, research projects, paper presentations at international level and completion of doctorate. Besides awarding the degrees, 12 university toppers were awarded Special Prizes, and 4 students of Mass Communication and 3 students of Zoology were given Award of Appreciation for their exceptional achievements and contribution in their respective fields.

Dr. Nisha Bhargava, MCM Principal congratulated the students for keeping alive the inimitable tradition of excellence of MCM through their awe-inspiring achievements. Advising the students to never rest on their laurels, Dr. Nisha exhorted them to work towards their goals with focused determination and wished them luck for their future endeavors.  

MCM College Hosts its Annual Convocation: 1050 Students Awarded Degrees

By TricityNews

Chandigarh 30^th April:- Celebrating 50 years of its continued excellence in education, MCM DAV College for Women hosted its Annual Convocation today. Jubilation marked the ceremony as over 1050 graduates and postgraduates received their degrees during the ceremony. Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament made the occasion even more memorable for the degree holders with his presence as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honor R.K. Popli, Director Public Relations, Chandigarh and Special Guest Bikram Singh Rana, State Mission Officer, UT, Chandigarh were present during the event.

The function commenced with the presentation of Annual Report by the Principal of the college, Dr. Nisha Bhargava. The report provided glimpses of the commendable achievements of the college during the academic year, including academic, sports and cultural. Congratulating degree holders on the successful completion of an important phase of their lives, Anurag Singh Thakur gave them the mantra of 'Never give up' to live by, which even Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan espoused, and motivated the students to hold the baton of India's development and bring about qualitative change in the society and in the lives of those who do not have a voice. Commending MCM for standing up to the ideals of Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan, Anurag Singh Thakur expressed appreciation for MCM's crusade for women empowerment. College magazine Mehr Jyoti was also unveiled by the dignitaries during the function.  Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Dr. Simi R. Singh, Department of Music, as an acknowledgement of her unparalleled contribution to the institution during her 40 years long association with the college. On this august occasion, 55 faculty members were also felicitated for their academic endeavors including publication of books, research projects, paper presentations at international level and completion of doctorate. Besides awarding the degrees, 12 university toppers were awarded Special Prizes, and 4 students of Mass Communication and 3 students of Zoology were given Award of Appreciation for their exceptional achievements and contribution in their respective fields.

Dr. Nisha Bhargava, MCM Principal congratulated the students for keeping alive the inimitable tradition of excellence of MCM through their awe-inspiring achievements. Advising the students to never rest on their laurels, Dr. Nisha exhorted them to work towards their goals with focused determination and wished them luck for their future endeavors.