Friday 5 October 2018

ए ई सी सी ग्लोबल ने सेलिब्रेट किया ऑस्ट्रेलिया एडमिशन डे: चंडीगढ़ में लगाया ऑस्ट्रेलिया शिक्षा मेला


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 05th October:- ए ई सी सी ग्लोबल की ओर से चंडीगढ़ के होटल जे डब्ल्यू मैरियट में आज ऑस्ट्रेलियाई एजुकेशन फेयर का आयोजन किया गया। जिसमे ऑस्ट्रेलिया के शीर्ष सरकारी कॉलेज और विश्व विद्यालयों ने भाग लिया। यह जानकारी एईसीसी ग्लोबल की बिज़नेस हेड-पंजाब कंचन अरोड़ा ने दी।
कंचन अरोड़ा ने बताया कि इस ऑस्ट्रेलियाई एजुकेशन फेयर की विशेषता ये है कि इसमें ऑस्ट्रेलिया के लगभग 21 शीर्ष सरकारी कॉलेज और विश्वविद्यालयों ए सी यू, सी एस यू स्टडी ग्रुप, कर्टिन यूनिवर्सिटी, डीकिन यूनिवर्सिटी, एडिथ कोवान कॉलेज, आई आई बी आई टी, काप्लान, एम आई टी, आर एम आई टी, स्विनबर्न यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ टेक्नोलॉजी, यूनिसा, यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ ओलांगोंग, यू एस क्यू सिडनी, यू टी एस इंसर्च, विक्टोरिया यूनिवर्सिटी, वी यू सिडनी, वेस्टर्न सिडनी यूनिवर्सिटी के प्रतिनिधियों ने  स्टूडेंट्स को कोर्स, फी स्ट्रक्चर, स्टडी के दौरान काम करने और वीसा प्रोसेस के लिए कुल लगने वाले समय के बारे में पूछी गयी विभिन्न तरह कि जानकारी के बारे में कम्पलीट जानकारी दी।  स्टूडेंट्स ने इस दौरान इन सभी विश्वविद्यालयों के प्रतिनिधियों से मिलने और कम्पलीट जानकारी हासिल करने का अवसर प्राप्त किया।
 उन्होंने बताया कि कॉलेज और विश्वविद्यालयों के प्रतिनिधियों की तरफ से शैक्षणिक और कार्य अनुभव प्राप्त दस्तावेजों वाले छात्रों के लिए स्पॉट मूल्यांकन की सुविधा भी इस अवसर पर उपलब्ध थी। 
 कंचन अरोड़ा ने आगे बताया कि एजुकेशन फेयर में ऑस्ट्रेलिया में उच्च शिक्षा हासिल करने के लगभग 300 स्टूडेंट्स ने अपने परिजनों संग शिरकत की। उन्होंने आगे बताया कि इस दौरान स्टूडेंट्स से किसी भी तरह का कोई आवेदन शुल्क और न ही कोई प्रोसेसिंग शुल्क लिया गया । एईसीसी प्रमाणित सलाहकारों द्वारा इस पूर्ण प्रक्रिया की देखभाल की गयी।

Chandigarh Literature Festival from November 1: Path-Breaking Literary Works by India's Best Authors to Be Celebrated


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Chandigarh 05th October:- The 7th Chandigarh Literature Festival -CLF, will be organized by Adab Foundation in Association with Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh at the College's campus from November 1 till 3. In three days of literary fervour, the festival will see some of India's best Authors talking about books nominated by experts. The sessions will be interesting ones conducted by a critic  who will be in conversation with the author.
The details of the festival were shared by Mitul Dikshit, Chairman, Adab Foundation, a not for profit organisation, committed to propagation of art & literature, and Annie Zaidi, Festival Director who is an award winning author, poetess  & playwright.
Mitul Dikshit said that we have something fresh in store for literature lovers. This year at the fest, Tamasha group will present ‘Blank Page’, an interpretation of contemporary Indian poetry through theatre, music & movement. The group's performers  will also read a series of short stories. We will also hold a unique poetry event. A special poetry translators’ performance will see poetry from various languages from all over the world, rendered into English and other Indian languages.
The festival will see engaging sessions between some of the best critics and authors of India.
Annie Zaidi said that the 12 books being celebrated are 'Ek thi Maina, Ek tha Kumhar','Diwali in Muzaffarnagar ' , 'The Epic City - The World on the Streets of Calcutta ', 'The Wildings','The other stories of difference ', 'Jal Thal Mal' , 'If I had to Tell it Again', 'Daughters of the Sun', 'Available Light', 'Padmavat' ,'The Big Small Town: How Life Looks From Chandigarh' and 'The Ballad of Kaziranga'.
In Tanuj Solanki’s 'Diwali in Muzaffarnagar', young men and women travel between the past and the present, the metropolis and the small town and between solitude and family, critic Omair Ahmad will be seen in discussion with the author.  'The Epic City - The World on the Streets of Calcutta' is a masterful and entirely fresh portrait of great hopes and dashed dreams in a mythical city from a major new literary voice. Author Kushnava Choudhary will be engaged by critic Kunal Ray. The book 'The other stories of difference' by an award-winning writer Paro Anand exposes the secrets and sorrows—and courage—that are part of today’s life. Swati Daftuar will talk to Paro. 'If I had to Tell it Again' is a memoir about a daughter’s difficult love for a flawed, passionate and larger-than-life father. Critic Jonathan Gil Harris will be in conversation with author Gayathri Prabhu. 'Daughters of the Sun' is the story of some 15 women who influenced the history of the Great Mughals, from Babur to Aurangzeb. Critic Rumina Sethi and author Ira Mukhoty will interact in a session.
'Available Light' is a collection of 360 poems written over 25 years. The book has been widely seen as one of the best volumes of poetry to have come out of India in recent times. Akshay Kunar critic & author C P Surendran will engage in a session.
In the book 'Padmavat', renowned Kabir and Bhakti scholar, Purushottam Agrawal will show how history, mythology, imagination and fantasy meet together to form a seamless epic in a session with critic Krishna Kumar.
'The Big Small Town: How Life Looks From Chandigarh', is a book which goes beyond the obsession with the Chandigarh’s planning and architecture. It dwells into an aspect that has hardly been explored before
This time the festival explores a new genre by celebrating two books around wildlife. Nilanjana S. Roy’s award-winning book 'The Wildings'  andDileep Chandan’s 'Ballad of Kaziranga' .
There is something that movie buffs too can look forward to at CLF 2018. Two films which will be screened at the festival are Amar Kaushik’s directorial debut 'Stree' and Shoojit Sirkar’s 'October'. A screening of these films will be followed by sessions with Amar Kaushik and Shoojit.

Mercedes-Benz India Launches The Iconic Performance Off-Roader-AMG G 63


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New Delhi 05th October:- India’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today further bolstered its performance SUV portfolio, with the launch of the iconic performance off-roader the new Mercedes-AMG G 63. With the launch of the new AMG G 63, the G-Class from Mercedes-Benz undergoes the biggest change in its history. The G 63 is the original among the performance off-roaders and is the yardstick for all competitors and this is true for the new generation as well. The new AMG G 63 can do everything better than the preceding models, while retaining its core virtues.
Powered by a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine that generates an astonishing 430 kW (585 hp) of power, helps it attain 100 km/h from standstill in a mere 4.5 seconds. The new AMG G 63 underpins its unique position among performance off-road vehicles with the powerful drive system, the newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension, the AMG-specific transmission modes and a torsionally rigid bodyshell mounted on a strong ladder-type chassis. The new AMG G 63 was launched today by Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India.
Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India said that around the world, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is acknowledged as the benchmark amongst luxury off-road vehicles. He added that today, we offer fans of the AMG brand as well as customers in India the latest iteration of this cult luxury off-roader, the Mercedes-AMG G 63. The AMG G 63 has now reached a completely new dimension in terms of technology with the 4.0litre V8 biturbo engine, combined with its off-road characteristics, its agility and vehicle dynamics. The extreme rock-climbing abilities combined with sports car performance, class leading styling and a high-tech cabin makes the new Mercedes-AMG G 63 yet another legend in the making.
He further added that Mercedes-Benz continues its product offensive and the new AMG G 63 is the tenth product we have launched for the Indian market in 2018. We are glad our product portfolio has been able to excite and fascinate our customers and we have been receiving overwhelming response for our new as well as existing products. We have an exciting line-up for the upcoming festive season and our product innovations will continue in the coming months.

FC Goa Announces Xiaomi India as Its Title Sponsor

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Chandigarh 05th October:- FC Goa is proud to announce Xiaomi, India’s number 1 smartphone brand as its title sponsor for the 2018-19 season of the Hero Indian Super League.
The highest scoring side from last season’s ISL, the Gaurs have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the league having reached the semis in three of the previous four seasons. 
Partnering with FC Goa marks one of the firsts for Xiaomi India in terms of sports sponsorship. FC Goa showcased extreme rigor and a raw ability to lead, and Xiaomi India as a company shares the same beliefs. Xiaomi India rose to greater heights and has been the number 1 smartphone brand from Q3 2017 till Q2 2018, as per IDC.
Xiaomi now aims to build on that reputation through this new partnership with FC Goa.
Speaking on the partnership, FC Goa Commercial Director, Aditya Datta said that we are extremely happy to have Xiaomi India as our title sponsor.  Both FC Goa and Xiaomi believe in being trailblazers and pioneers in our respective fields and look forward to supporting each other for the upcoming season of the ISL.





Karan Shroff, Head–Brand Marketing, Xiaomi India said that Xiaomi is a young company and in a short span of time, we have been able to rise to new heights and establish a strong lineage in India. FC Goa showcased similar attributes and intrigued us to partner with the team.  We believe in marketing which is untraditional, and venturing into ISL sponsorships made the most amount of sense right now.


Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association Bid Farewell to Justice M.M.S. Bedi and Justice Jaspal Singh


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Chandigarh 05th October:- Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, bid farewell to Hon’ble Justice M.M.S. Bedi and Hon’ble Justice Jaspal Singh, Judges, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh held on the eve of their retirement in the New Bar complex, Punjab and Haryana High Court in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Justice along with Hon’ble Judges and Members of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association.
Vice President Randeep Singh Waraich (Rana), Baltej Singh Sidhu, Honorary Secretary, Parminder Kaur Chana, Joint Secretary, Manu Loona, Treasurer along with Executive Committee Members and Members of the Bar welcomed Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Justice M.M.S. Bedi and Hon’ble Justice Jaspal Singh, Today’s Guests and Other Hon’ble Judges
On this occasion as token of love Mementos were presented to Hon’ble Justice M.M.S. Bedi and Hon’ble Justice Jaspal Singh, Judges, Punjab and Haryana High Court by the Office Bearers of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association and thereafter Hon’ble Justice M.M.S.Bedi and Hon’ble Justice Jaspal Singh shared their  experiences and feelings  at the Bench and Bar on this auspicious occasion.
On this occasion Hon’ble Justice M.M.S.Bedi also presented a handmade painting of High Court Building to the Bar Association.

Amar Singh Thakur Awarded 'India Link Indian of the Year' Award


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Chandigarh 05th October:- General Secretary of The Maritime Union of India, Amar Singh Thakur has been honoured with the 'India Link Indian of the Year' award. Britain-based Billionaire Lord Swaraj Paul honoured Amar Singh Thakur in London with the 'India Link Indian of the Year' award. Amar Singh Thakur is basically a resident of Chandigarh. A veteran seafarer and one of the most respected maritime stalwarts of India Amar Singh Thakur is General Secretary of prestigious India’s oldest union of merchant navy officers, The Maritime Union of India (MUI). The MUI is also affiliated to London International Transport Labour Association. Amar Singh Thakur is a famous personality in the Sikh community and a strong supporter of women's empowerment. Amar Singh Thakur is actively associated with various religious institutions and social service organizations in India.
Amar Singh Thakur, General Secretary of The Maritime Union of India said that he is extremely thankful to Indian seafarers for selecting him to promote the agenda of The Maritime Union of India. And, he is delighted to receive this award on behalf of Indian seafarers in Britain where vibrant British-Sikh community has always played an important role in strengthening Indo-UK trade relationship.


PGI organizes 28th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology


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Chandigarh 05th October:- The 28th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology being organized by Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh was inaugurated by Honorable Governor of Himachal Pradesh Acharya Dev Vrat. The Hon’ble Governor highlighted the importance of gastrointestinal tract for both health and diseases. He also welcomed the use of patient friendly minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries but also stressed the role of proper training.
On the first day of the conference, international and national experts enlightened the audience with latest developments on diseases of esophagus, gall bladder, pancreas and obesity surgery. The conference is being attended by more than 600 delegates from all over the country. Clinics for post graduate students was mentored by eminent teachers to help the budding surgeons in learning the art of surgery.
Dr Jason Hall from USA, enlightened the delegates about the surgical management of colonic diverticulitis and Dr Niraj Gusani from USA, discussed the recent developments in the management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Dr David Jayne from UK, delivered the Chennai Oration and discussed about the latest trials in colorectal surgery and challenges involved in the management. Dr KK Madhavan from Singapore, delivered a keynote lecture on journey of surgery from cholecystectomy to liver transplantation in last 30 years.
The panel discussion by national and international panelist discussed the way forward in unresolved issues in acute pancreatitis.
In evening there were sessions on special mention posters and free paper sessions to promote research and evidenced based treatments in the field of gastrointestinal surgery.



Dazzling Start to Decade Celebrations of SVGOI Annual Cultural Fest-Spontania-2K18


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Chandigarh 05th October:- Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering & Technology organized its Annual Cultural Fest “SPONTANIA–2K18” on 5th Oct, 2018. It is a multi-activity extravaganza with a blend of versatile Cultural events provides an exceptional platform to talented students to showcase their talent. It also plays an important role in shaping the personality of the students. 
The fest was inaugurated by Hardiyal Kamboj (MLA Rajpura), NPS Lamba (Deputy Director Technical Education, Punjab), Mohanbir Singh Sidhu (Additional Director Technical Education, PSBTE Chandigarh), Sulakshna (Regional Program Head of Big FM 92.7)
After the traditional lamp lightening, this was followed by spectacular guest performance.  Aruna Bhardhwaj (Director General of SVGOI) welcomed the guests and highlighted the achievements of the Institutes during the last 15 years.
The major attraction of the event is Fashion Show and the Star Night performance by the Famous Punjabi Singer, Amrit Mann.
Students get together to celebrate the spirit of life by performing in various cultural events in various dimensions of performing arts. The major events of the campus include Solo Singing, Group Singing, Qawali, Mime, Poem Recitation, Still Photography, Film Making, One Act Play, Basketball, Volleyball, Bhangra, Debate, T-Shirt Design, Almost 27 events  makes the student crazy with fun and excitement in the fest and 27 events will be organized in the 2-days span. While the solo dances had audience tapping their feet, the mime was thought provoking on the various themes. 
The loudest round of applause was reserve for the moment when the names for the best performances and the toppers was announced and the prize distribution ceremony was done by the Chief Guest Shiv Kumar (SDM Rajpura.
Ashwani Garg, Chairman SVGOI in his speech appreciated all the students’ vibrant performances and also advised the students to be dreamer’s performers and achievers in their chosen field and expressed his desire that many more students must bring out their best hidden talents.
Ashok Garg, President SVGOI blessed the students and motivate them to participate in different events. 
The day ended with the colorful evening made by the Fashion Show and Ramp Walk of the students which was enjoyed by everyone. Spontania convener Ankur Gill gave best wishes to all the students and organizing committee and vote of thanks to the Chief Guest and all the dignitaries.