Dynamic Couple Puts up 'Bridal story': A Wedding & Lifestyle Exhibition to Usher in Wedding Season

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Chandigarh 17th September:- 'Bridal Story' A Wedding & Lifestyle Exhibition, which is a stylish & plush showcase of Wedding designer wear, unique accessories & lifestyle products was inaugurated by Savita Bhatti Chandigarh's renowned Actor, Writer & Social Activist at Hyatt Regenc . The inauguration also witnessed models who graciously & glamorously, showcased bridal & party wear.

The exhibition has been organised by 'Royal Day Events' a company run by a dynamic Husband Wife Duo Yogesh & Pooja Chaudhary, who are both Directors in the company.

Pooja Chaudhary, Director, Royal Day Events, said that the Exhibition is a one stop destination for all Brides & Bridesmaids. It is a luxurious Wedding and Lifestyle exhibition where-in we have curated a showcase of wedding gowns, lehngas, matching clutches, footwear and much more for the fashion conscious ladies of the region. You can meet 40 designers from all over the country, who are specialised in their trade and customize their designer dresses according to one's requirements. Pooja is also an experienced fashion blogger of Chandigarh.

In trend & creative designers have converged at the venue from all across the country. ‘Bridal Story’ is a shopping paradise for all those Brides & Grooms who are tying the nuptial knot this season.

Label ' Omkari by Anjli Manchanda, 'Gatih' by Priyanshi and Bhoomika have a wide array of bridal couture to choose from. Priya Midha is here with her label 'Ajeni Era'. 'Tareefan','Rajshree Pooja','Perfection House Delhi', 'Madhu’s Trends n Tradition','Gopursu' have brought trendy collections which offer all type of genres of designer clothing. 'Blinc', 'Osr Angels' by Anju Kapoor, 'Jahanara', 'Culture Fabric', 'Diva Collections' also are present with their wares. 'A. K Fashion by Anjali', 'Allure by Karan' and 'Pari Creation' have also unveiled their collections at 'Bridal Story'. 'Moladz' by Digital Prints is also present.

For those in love with precious metals there are a plethora of options at 'Bridal Story'.  'Borneo Pearls', 'Carat Pearls' are present. 'Modluk Jewels' collection of jewellery is awe inspiring.

'Blush n Style Makeovers' has put a stall where tips about latest make ups , hairstyling and complete look for Brides is being given by experts. Décor n Designer is providing home interior solutions.

'Bridal Story' is a treasure trove for would be Brides & all people looking for latest & breathtaking apparel & lifestyle products. There are a bevy of Wedding collections, an enviable range of Bridal couture, choicest designer & Western wear all under one roof.

Future City Developers Pvt. Ltd.organizes Blood Donation Camp

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Chandigarh 17th September:- A Blood Donation Camp was organized by The Management of Future City Developers Pvt. Ltd.  SAS Nagar(Mohali). This Blood donation Camp was inaugurated by Ram swarup, Chaiman, M/S Future City Developers.

The precious blood donated by about 98 individuals was collected by Government Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The donors were offered a glass of milk by the organizers after donation their valuable blood.

The residents of the nearby localities adjoining Future City Developers appreciated the initiative shown by M/S Future City Developers in holding this camp of very big social relevance.

Dev Samaj College of Education Holds Workshop on E-Content

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Chandigarh 17th September:- A one day Workshop on 'Designing and Developing E-Content' under the Aegis of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) was  organized by Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36-B, here . On the occasion, Nirmal Singh Dhillon, Secretary Dev Samaj and Chairman of the college released the college magazine 'Div Dipti' too.

Electronic content (e-content) which is also known as digital content refers to the content or information delivered over network based electronic devices or that is made available using a computer network such as internet.

The resource persons of the workshop were Prof Maitreyee Dutta, Head, Computer Science Department, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research(NITTR), Prof. Jayanti Dutta, Deputy Director, Human Resource Development Council(HRDC),PU & Puneet Moudgil, Project Officer, State Project Directorate(SPD), RUSA.

The experts interacted with  the nearly 100 educators who had come from all over the tricity. The Dev Samaj Group of Institutions too were represented well. Educators from Dev Samaj College of Education, the host college, Dev Samaj College for Women, Sec 45 and Dev Samaj College of Education, Ferozepur attended.

The resource persons explained that E-content is becoming popular because it gives  flexibility of time, place and pace of learning. The educators were informed that E-content includes all kinds of content created and delivered through various electronic media & that E-content is available in many subjects and for almost all levels of education.

Dr. (Mrs.) Agnese Dhillon , Principal, Dev Samaj College of Education, Sec 36 said that the workshop was organized with the objectives to make teachers aware about creating well designed, developed and validated e-content,  provide hands on experience in preparing e-content. Last but not the least, the aim was also to empower the society by creating, receiving, sharing and utilizing information for it's progress.

It is pertinent to mention here that as textbooks are too expensive, the students are switching from these to digital course materials. These provide both teachers and students a greater interactivity and social collaboration. The E Content can be designed and developed to be used, re-used and distributed across multiple learners.

It is noteworthy that Dev Samaj College , Sec 36 is offering B.Ed., M.Ed., Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, Post Graduate Diploma in Child Guidance and Family Counseling, Basic and Advanced Certificate courses in Yoga Education and Add-on certificate course in Human Rights & Value Education.  The college has been at the forefront of developing effective E Content for dissemination of its course material and the Workshop was a step in this direction.

Vicks Action 500 Extra Exempted from FDC Ban List

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Chandigarh 17th September:- Vicks Action 500 Extra has been exempted from the banned Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs list as per the recent notification issued by the Health ministry. A copy of the most recent ban notification, as uploaded on the official website of the E-Gazette of the Government of India[the exemption of the formulation that forms Vicks Action 500 Extra].

The same may also be accessed at:http://egazette.nic.in/(S(hukmtvuzs5re4buyyulhztnp))/Default.aspx?AcceptsCookies=yes under the set of notifications published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

At Vicks, we have always worked in complete compliance with the laws of the land and the health, safety, and well-being of our consumers is our number one priority.  As the World’s no.1 selling Cough and Cold brand*, it has products approved by government regulators in over 60 countries including India and has been providing trusted remedies for relieving cold and flu symptoms for over 100 years. 

3rd Annual Chefs Conclave & Awards organised at Chitkara University in Association with Chefs Association of Five Rivers

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Chandigarh 17th September:- The biggest annual event of the culinary fraternity – CAFR 3^rd Chefs Conclave & Awards was organised today at Chitkara University in association with Chefs Association of Five Rivers CAFR. The theme of the event held today was “SaptaSindhu”. Hosted by Chitkara University with the intention to express its acknowledgement and support to Chefs and Entrepreneurs, who have made consistent efforts to put the Indian cuisine on the world culinary map, the event was a huge success with celebrity Chefs from all over the country participating in it. Many dignitaries at the event claimed this to be an excellent opportunity to show support and appreciation for the culinary fraternity.

Chefs Association of Five Rivers - CAFR is a nodal body comprising of Chefs, Food Historians, Food Scientists, Food Writers, and Educationists and Researches from all across North India, under the aegis of Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), and is a proud member of World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS).  Visionary, Chef Manjit S Gill, Chef TejRazdan, Chef Sanjiv Verma and Chef Navdeep Sharma founded this association, which now has 1000 chef members from across North India. CAFR 's main objective is to develop a ‘Sustainable Environment’ for food producers and consumers through Workshops, Conclaves, Culinary Exchange Programs, Food discussions, Food Events, Culinary Tours, etc. The Association also aims at developing individual skills and knowledge groups where chefs can connect, share and learn.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University, said that we are happy to have hosted CAFR’s 3^rd Chefs Conclave today. It was an excellent opportunity for our students to interact with accomplished Chefs. We have once again showcased the prowess of Chitkara University to host such events for the benefit of the culinary industry, entrepreneurs and students.

Chef Tej Razdan and Chef Sanjeev Verma at the conclave elaborated that we aim at bringing to life the culture and food practices of undivided Punjab (from 1800 A.D. to 1950 A.D.). He added that the Conclave will begin with a panel discussion with eminent Chefs and Food Historians discussing the Journey of Food, Ethnic Equipment and Cooking Practices of the yesteryears, the Lost Recipes and the origin of modern day Punjabi cuisine. There will be special emphasis on the discussion around this going forward.

In the technologically advanced times that we live in today, we know bloggers and social media influences are an essential element for the success of hospitality industry. We are happy to note that the event has been attended by nationally reputed hospitality industry bloggers. The second panel discussion–Chefs Vs Bloggers, brought up important points about digital media marketing practices, and how the industry and chefs can benefit from it. The event ended with a glittering awards ceremony that recognised various efforts of the culinary fraternity.

Oath Ceremony Held at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women

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Chandigarh 17th September:- The students and staff of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh, witnessed the Official Oath-taking Ceremony of the Executive members of the Student Council. The newly elected members - President Muskan, Vice President Divya Verma, Secretary Manjeet Kaur, and Joint Secretary Simran, along with the Executive Members and Class Representatives of the various streams were formally sworn in.

The Principal, Dr. Jatinder Kaur, congratulated the council and apprised the members of their responsibilities towards the institution. The students council expressed their gratitude and pledged their support and cooperation in taking the college to still higher standards by maintaining discipline and promoting an academic atmosphere.

Launches Protein Calculator App to Help Indian Consumers Assess Their Approx. Protein Intake

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Chandigarh 17th September:- Amway India, the country’s largest FMCG direct selling Company has launched a ‘Protein 4 Children’ campaign. As per a recent study published in the Indian Medical Gazette, protein deficiency is a major concern in India with more than 80% Indian diets being deficient in protein. Another article published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care reveals that around 50% children in India are protein deficient.Amway’s ‘Protein 4 Children’ campaign is focused on the fact that the protein requirement of children almost doubles up between the age group of 5 to 12 years to support vital growth and the requirement increases further when they reach adolescence age. 

The company has stepped up its efforts to propagate the benefits of protein to the parents by rolling out a comprehensive campaign ‘Protein 4 Children’. As a part of the campaign, Amway is launching a series of initiatives to support and educate Amway direct sellers as well as preferred customers across the country on the need of protein supplementation amongst children. The company has also launched a Protein Calculator app that helps in assessing approximate protein intake, making it easier to identify the gaps, if any. Amway has introduced a series of trivia - ‘Did you know’ with interesting factoids on social media, to improve knowledge on the need for protein amongst children. Besides this, Amway has created fun and tasty recipes, in association with leading nutritionists that can be easily prepared using Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder.

Talking about the market potential, Sundip Shah, Chief Marketing Officer, Amway India, said that the campaign is based on the findings presented by Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care² that around 50% children in India are protein deficient and targeted at mothers who bear the prime responsibility of nutrition and health of children in our country. With this campaign we aim to reinforce the importance of protein for children in their growth years. If the required amount of Protein is not available from the regular diet then supplementation must be considered.

Commenting on the need for protein among Children, Ajay Khanna, Category Head-Nutrition & Wellness, Amway India, said that the formative years are critical for a child’s overall development because this is the period when the linear growth happens most rapidly. Hence, they require a jumpstart to their overall development. The appropriate protein intake is crucial for organ function, muscle repair, and a healthy immune system. As per ICMR, protein requirement doubles in the age group of 5 to 12 years. However, the reality is that nearly 50% of children are protein deficient³. As a brand that believes in extending good health and wellness to all, these statistics are alarming. We all are aware that children are picky about their food choices, thus ensuring proper intake of nutrition becomes a huge challenge for mothers. Our effort is to make protein consumption simple and attractive for kids by showing ways to add the same to things they love to consume on a daily basis. One of the unique characteristics of Nutrilite All Plant Protein is that it can be mixed with anything as it has a neutral taste. At Amway, we believe in maintaining good health. We foresee Amway’s Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder playing a major role in fulfilling protein gaps. Protein supplementation is a key solution for mothers to lay a strong growth foundation for their child’s future.

Axis Bank Introduces Instant Credit Cards for Pre-Approved Customers

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Chandigarh 17th September:- Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, has launched Instant Credit Cards for its pre-approved customers. These customers will now have an option to avail Instant virtual Credit Cards through the Axis Pay mobile app in a digital and paperless manner, within minutes after authentication. 

Sanjeev Moghe, Executive Vice President and Head, Cards & Merchant Acquiring Business, Axis Bank, said that at Axis Bank, we are committed to offering innovative products and services to our customers that enhance speed as well as ease of operation. We have seen that currently around 70% of the e-commerce transactions are originating on mobile and we believe that this will empower our customers to get instant access to credit cards, whenever needed. He said that instant credit card also reflects the use of data analytics that enables us to offer such a product, which is ready to use within minutes. We are sure that this virtual credit card, available instantly, will offer an evolved way of banking for millennials requiring instant gratification.

As a launch offer, the Instant Credit Card will be available without any joining fee or annual credit card fee. Axis Bank is the fourth largest credit card issuers in the country. The Bank has a market share of 11.83% which has been growing 32% on yearly basis. With the new Instant Credit Card offering, the Bank aims to further increase the market share of its credit cards business.

MayoCon 2018: Two-Day Conference on Urology Held

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Chandigarh 17th September:- To discuss the problems of urological disorders and latest surgical advancements, a medical conference - Mayocon 2018 was organized in the tricity, which attracted participation of several renowned doctors and surgeons of the country. In this connection, a medical conference was held, where modern approach to the surgery of damaged urinary tracts of the injured persons and reconstruction techniques of the genitals were discussed. This was followed by a day-long medical workshop.

Dr. Rajesh Gulia, Head, Urology Department, Mayo Healthcare Mohali and the convener of the Conference, said that the number of vehicles is increasing in the country, resulting in the growth of road accidents. The annual road accident incidents has gone above 1 lakh in India. Besides the injuries in hands, legs and head, following the accidents, cases of damage to the delicate organs located in the middle part of the body, comprising urinal tract and sex organs are prominent.

Dr. Sanjay B Kulkarni, a well-known urologist and surgeon, said that the loss of genital functionality and difficulty in urination may result in a miserable life to the person. Thus, it is necessary to rebuild the damaged parts using new and advanced techniques.

Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni's surgery procedure is known as the ‘Kulkarni School of Urithral Surgery’. According to him, after proper surgical procedures, the patient becomes eligible for a normal life and can reproduce also. A full day workshop is also being organized along with live demonstrations and discussion of new methods of surgery under the Mayocon 2018.

It is notable that Dr. Rajesh Gulia is a fellow of Glickman Urology Institute, Cleveland, USA. He is regarded as a specialist in Stricture Urethra and has written a book titled as the ‘Atlas of Urithroplasty’. He is considered to be a master of Genito-Urinary Surgery in this region. On Facebook, he can be searched by the name 'Best Urologist'.

श्री चैतन्य गौड़ीय मठ में धूमधाम से मनाई गयी श्री राधाष्टमी

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Chandigarh 17th September:- श्री चैतन्य गौड़ीय मठ, चण्डीगढ़ में श्री राधा अष्टमी महोत्सव आज बड़ी धूमधाम से मनाया गया। प्रातः मंगल आरती व तत्पश्चात संकीर्तन का कार्यक्रम हुआ।

उजा जनार्दन महाराज जी ने इस अवसर पर अपने भक्तों को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि आज ही के दिन गोकुल महावन के नजदीक स्थित रावल नाम का स्थान पर राजा वृषभानु जी स्नान करने के लिए गए थे, तो वहां पर कमल के फूल में राधा-रानी जी प्रकट हुईं थीं। उन्होंने बताया कि पूरा वर्ष राधा-रानी जी के चरण कमल को ढक कर रखा जाता है। सिर्फ एक आज ही का दिन है कि राधा-रानी जी के चरण कमल के दर्शन किए जा सकते हैं। राधा रानी जी के चरण कमल दर्शन से जीवन में मंगल होता है एवं कृष्ण कृपा की प्राप्ति होती है।

मठ मंदिर के प्रवक्ता जयप्रकश गुप्ता ने बताया कि दोपहर को राधा-रानी जी का पंचामृत से अभिषेक किया गया। हजारों लोगों की उपस्थिति में भक्तों ने नृत्य गान कर आनंद प्राप्त किया। राधा-रानी जी एवं भगवान श्री कृष्ण जी को छप्पन भोग लगाए गए। विशाल भंडारा का भी आयोजन किया गया जिसमें सामूहिक तौर पर भक्तों ने प्रसाद ग्रहण किया।

स्वामी असीम देव गोविन्द धाम में हर्षोल्लास से मनाया गया श्री राधाष्टमी महोत्सव

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Chandigarh 17th September:- स्वामी असीम देव गोविंद धाम सोसाइटी सेक्टर 26, पंचकूला द्वारा श्री राधा रानी के जन्म अष्टमी का महोत्सव बड़े हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया गया। जिसमें संकीर्तन महिला मंडल के सभी सदस्यों एवं भक्तजनों ने राधा जी का पंचामृत से अभिषेक  किया।

सभा के संस्थापक प्रधान प्रदीप कुमार, उपप्रधान निरंजन बंसल, कन्वीनर अविनाश कौल, मुख्य सलाहकार राजकुमार कंसल,  सलाहकार रमेश बंसल, कोषाध्यक्ष श्याम लाल व स्टोर इंचार्ज ऋषि पाल की उपस्थिति में राधा रानी को भोग लगाया गया व तत्पश्चात सभी भक्तजनों को लंगर वितरण किया गया।