Young and Talented Divas a Step Closer to the Crown at Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva–Miss Universe India 2018

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Chandigarh 09^th July:- Scouted for a woman who is a beautiful blend of intellect, sass and oomph, Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2018 styled by Centralbegan its auditions here today.The coveted pageant has been instrumental in re-inventing the definition of beauty and fashion and setting new milestones each year. Miss Diva, a BCCL property established in 2013, is currently in its SIXTH year. The winner of the pageant represents INDIA at the prestigious MISS UNIVERSE pageant. The First Runner-Up represents INDIA at the prestigious MISS SUPRANATIONAL pageant.

The much awaited auditions were held at Golden Tulip Chandigarh. An elite fashionable set of panelists and judges included this year Anjali Raut – Former model and sister of Alesia Raut, and Roshmitha Harimurthy–Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Miss Universe 2016.The contestants were judged on various parameters ranging from ramp walk, perfect body, communications skills and more. 

With Former Miss Universe and Bollywood ActorLara Dutta as the mentor, the search finally begins for a girl who embodies beauty and beyond and has the spirit to conquer the universe. The Gorgeous Lara Dutta said that she is looking forward to be a part of this exciting journey of finding the country’s next Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2018. The auditions will travel to 10 cities across the country in its quest to find a girl who is a perfect representation of Indian beauty and is a blend of elegance, confidence, poise, intelligence and the right attitude.

This year the pageant is styled by Central, one of India’s favorite fashion department store.

The hunt for Miss Universe India 2018 that began from June 24, will be conducted in ten cities including Lucknow, Kolkata, Indore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Delhi, and will culminate in Mumbai. This will be followed by a four-city tour, which has been introduced for the first time this year. It's a unique concept-based event which will see participants vie for the crown. Sub-contests will be conducted along with thematic evenings in the four cities - Goa, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai.

The auditions were judged by an esteemed set of judges from the industry, screening the contestants and choosing the best of the best, via various rounds at the auditions. The themes were designed and judged on various parameters ranging from ramp walk, perfect body, communication skills and more. The selected girls will be fast-tracked to the final round of the auditions.  In the past, the pageant has changed lives of likes of Neha Dhupia, Urvashi Rautela and Mansi Moghe.

The auditions, which will traverse through the length and breadth of the country to attain the best talent, will culminate into the final leg of auditions in Mumbai. If you think you have the spark and drive to win the ticket to Miss Universe, then here is your golden chance.

The 2 part episode series will be aired on Colors Infinity, India’s Premier English Entertainment Channel. 

Young Doctors from PGIMER Bags ‘Young Investigators Award’ at Yokohama-Japan

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Chandigarh 09^th July:- Three senior residents in the Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh have been honored with the ‘Young Investigators Award’ at the XIIth. International Kawasaki Disease Symposium (IKDS) held recently at Yokohama, Japan.The International Kawasaki Disease Symposium is held once in 3 years and attracts investigators working in the field of KD from all over the world.

These Senior Residents  Dr. Ankur Kumar Jindal, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Pilania and Dr. Ankita Singh are pursuing their DM course in Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology in Department of Pediatrics. They had presented their research work related to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children with Kawasaki Disease (KD) at PGIMER, Chandigarh. 

Dr Ankur was awarded for his work on “Ultrasound studies in patients with KD”; Dr Rakesh for his work on “Long term follow-up of coronary artery complications in patients with KD” and Dr Ankita received this award for her work on “Association of KD with hematological aberrations”.

The ‘Young Investigators Award’ award was given to only 20 participants. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki, the legendary Japanese Pediatrician after whom the disease is named, personally felicitated the winners of these awards. Incidentally, Dr. Kawasaki had visited PGI, Chandigarh in October, 2005. The award winners were also felicitated by Director PGIMER in his office.

Class X Board Examinations: 1299 Students Readmitted to same School

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Chandigarh 09^th July:- All the 1299 students, who failed in Class X Board examinations, are being readmitted in same government schools. All the 4308 students, who have been placed under compartment in Class X Board examinations, are being admitted provisionally in Class XI of the government schools through centralized admission process subject to the availability of seat and marks obtained by such candidates. However, they shall attend remedial classes for the subject of Class X in which they have got compartment in the same government school till commencement of compartment examinations.

VR Punjab organizes Kids' Carnival & 'Champs Camp'

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Chandigarh 09^th July:- VR Punjab organised a Kids' Carnival which aimed at  fun and productive use of the summer vacations. The carnival was preceded by  a 'Champ’s Camp' for 20 days and workshops for the students included Dance, Music, Art, Cookery, Theatre, Science, Photography and Pottery.  The carnival also included a Father & Child drawing competition which was big hit with the families in attendance. To support and promote the learning process and make students' sensitive towards the environment, Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), contributed by organizing a Slogan writing and Painting competition where the winners were given bicycles. The ‘Champs’ were entertained  with a movie ‘Peter Rabbit’ and renowned kids' favourite ‘star planetarium’ during the carnival. The teams of  'Super Bheem' and POGO channel visited VR Punjab to celebrate the birthday of kids' favourite animation character ‘Super Bheem’.

Jermina Menon, VP Marketing, Virtuous Retail, said that we are thrilled to host our most important  VIPs at the recent 'Champs Camp & Carnival' held at VR Punjab, where over 250 school children participated. Under the  Connecting Communities initiative, like all of our hosted events, this carnival will now be a part of our annual calendar were students and their parents can combine fun and learning together in a secure environment. 

Former Johnian from City Bags Southeast Emmy Student Production Award

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Chandigarh 09^th July:- Director, writer, actor and editor, Manahar Kumar had always held a deep fascination the world of television and movies.A master’s student at Savannah College of Art and design (SCAD) courtesy Eduvelocity Kumar’s professors were amazed with his passion and dedication for the art and recommended his short documentary, ‘What are you Looking At?’ for the Southeast EMMY Student Production Award hosted by The Southeast EMMY Chapter, of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

He was then not only nominated for it, but he also ended up winning the prestigious award and claimed that the award signifies a sense of appreciation for his work, which makes him realize that he is on the right track, when he was asked about how he felt with his accomplishment. He then further stated that whats more important, is that he has fallen deeply in love with the process. At the end of the day, that’s imperative.

His documentary, which narrated the short story of two 8-year-old boys who, in order to buy books, collect alcohol bottles near a liquor store in sector 5 Panchkula, was a touching and emotional film depicting the harsh realities of life. Manahar Kumar further shared that he was surprised at the story that the boys told him. He did not expect them to be collecting money for books and what they said really made him want to convey the message and motivated him to make a short documentary about them. He was initially very intrigued and was just watching the boys to see what they were up to.

A non-medpass out of St. Johns High School, Kumar was following the typical route looking for engineering schools, finallylanding at Manipal University.He quickly discovered that the field of engineering was not for him and switched to mass communications instead, all the while, never letting go and constantly working with the theater and producing short movies, eventually forming the UnTied Laces (UTL) production company.

Ultimately deciding to pursue his dreams abroad, Kumar applied through Eduvelocity to and got into SCAD, from where his journey just keeps getting interesting. Being asked about his future endeavors, he said that he have a couple of upcoming movies that he is currently working on, some are marketing type and then there is a romantic comedy movie that he is very passionate about. He wrote it last year, before anything else, in March and he want to show his love for Chandigarh in it. It’s about the past, present and future of this couple and he is very excited about finally shooting it, going on to explain his end goals, he said that he wants to roam the world and discover different culture. He don’t want to stick to one place and one time, but he wants to explore different industries and convey his messages in different languages.

Plus Size Beauty Pageant: A Unique Beauty Pageant is All Set to Be Held in Region.

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Chandigarh 07^th July:- A unique beauty pageant is all set to be held in the region. Hardeep Arora, a renowned pageant organiser & Reality dance show 'Boogie Woogie' winner, announced details of  Ms Plus Size North India Season II at a press meet held at WelcomHotel Bella Vista, here. "We have successfully held Ms Plus Size North India Season I & now are happy to inform that the second edition of the pageant for Plus size women will be held on July 8, 2018(Sunday) at Hotel park Plaza, Zirakpur.  A total of 52 models will participate in the event & showcase their talent. The show will kick off at 5:30 PM." Said Hardeep Arora , Founder, Ms Plus Size North India.The event is the brainchild of Hardeep Arora &  Daksha Digitas.

It is noteworthy that Hardeep Arora is popularly known as a Fashion & Dance Choreographer, Model Maker & Event Organizer. He has taken initiatives for different contests like 'Shining Llittle Star', 'Mrs. Punjab 2016' & many more.

Hardeep Arora said that this event will be an opportunity for all ladies who want to become models but their belly comes in the way of their dreams. The pageant also helps us fulfill our company’s social responsibility towards Plus Size women.

At the press conference as many as 50 finalists were there.   Mrs. India Worldwide 2014 Aman Grewal along-with Akanksha Dhamija Runner Up, Plus Size North India Season I was also present.

Hardeep Arora was accompanied by the First British Asian Plus Size Model & E Bay Brand Ambassador Bishamber Das, who is also Brand Ambassador of Ms Plus Size North India -Season. It is pertinent to mention that Bishamber who was born in the UK to an Indian Mother & a Malaysian father has her roots in Punjab & speaks 7 different languages.

Bishamber Das said that she has been constantly working hard to break barriers & perceptions of plus size women around the world. Being a British Asian woman herself, she is  by far familiar with the prejudices women of South Asian communities face.

Bishamber has successfully been on a number of interviews around the UK with the BBC and other recognised tabloids and channels.  She added that this event will spread positivity for plus body shapes. It will also boost the inner confidence of plus size ladies to develop a career in modeling or any other field. Some girls want to fit in the social standards of being perfect and in a certain shape, which is tall and skinny but now women will break these stereotypes through this pageant, by embracing their beautiful bodies and redefining standards.

Hardeep Arora added that this beauty pageant will be the biggest event of North in its category & is the first ever platform for plus size ladies in India. The objective of the event is to support the noble cause of body positivity.

The woman who broke the shackles Bishamber sums up that she wanted to be a model but her body size did not allow her to be. That time she thought to maintain a figure which suits best to be a plus size model, rather than working out to turn up skinny. This certainly paid off.

"Veer Di Veera" Lifestyle & Wedding Exhibition: A Scintillating & Glamorous Affair Starts

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Chandigarh 07^th July:- The first-of-its-kind lifestyle & wedding exhibition, ‘Veer Di Veera’ kick-started today at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh. The exhibition provided an ideal amalgamation of everything ranging from lifestyle, wedding attire, home décor, casual clothes, accessories, jewellery, footwear, and lots more; all under one roof.

Speaking about the idea behind the exhibition, Mitali Munjal, Organizer, said that with the wedding bells and other festivities knocking on the door, we at ‘Veer Di Veera’ exhibition intend to celebrate the jovial relationship of a brother & sister and how the entire families can conveniently cater to their shopping requirements and bid adieu to the hustle-bustle of wedding shopping.

The exhibition witnessed the presence of fashion designers from the Bollywood industry, who exhibited their myriad collection for bride & groom, bridesmaids and everyone alike. Mitali Munjal said that she is truly enchanted to witness the overwhelming response of the people of Tricity at the first day of the exhibition, and she is affirmative that the second day will be equally mesmerizing.

The one-stop destination for all wedding & lifestyle needs, the exhibition also introduced the people of the City Beautiful to the Japanese concept of ‘dry green’ for the first time ever. Incarnated around the theme of monsoon wedding, the supreme beauty care products, accessories, and wedding apparels from luxury brands & fashion designers from across the country proved to be a major attraction for the visitors.

The exhibition had something in store for everyone alike. The visitors stated that they were truly amazed by the fabulous collection exhibited at the exhibition; claiming that they would advice their loved ones to must-visit the ‘Veer Di Veera' exhibition.

The first day of the exhibition received immense footfall and proved to be a great success. The last day of the exhibition will take place tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh. 

Mitali Munjal: The Youngest & Talented Event Organizers of the Country Carved a Niche for Herself

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Chandigarh 07^th July:- It is a rare sight to see a Computer Applications graduate soar high in the lifestyle industry and similar is the case of Chandigarh-based Mitali Munjal, who took the road less travelled and pursued her passion of event management & fashion designing. The Organizer at Suhanee Events Horizon, twenty-four years old Mitali also dons the hat of being a fashion designer yet, she believes that there is still a long way to go.

Mitali Munjal said that her journey started with exhibiting her designer collection in different parts of the country and eventually, her talent was even recognized abroad when she was invited to exhibit her designer collection in Dubai and ever since then, there has been no turning back.

She has many successful exhibitions to her credit and her latest lifestyle & wedding exhibition, ‘Veer Di Veera’ in the City Beautiful, stands testament to the same.

The versatile collection in the exhibition ranging from ranging from lifestyle, wedding attire, home décor, casual clothes, accessories, jewellery, footwear, and lots more; all under one roof attracted a scintillating footfall from across the North region.

Celebrating the piousness of human relationships, various luxury brands and fashion designers from the Bollywood industry graced the two-day festivity at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh.

When asked about the mantra behind this illustrious success, Mitali exclaimed that it has always been her passion and she strongly believe that when you are passionate and hard working towards reaching your goal, everything else falls in place.

She added that she lost her father, Nupender Munjal at the age of 14. He was an artist and he always wanted to put her creativity to good use and she is just working towards fulfilling the same. For all this while, her mother, Nazi Munjal and her brother, Piyush Munjal has supported her unconditionally and motivated to pursue her passion with utmost zeal & perseverance.

Mitali’s expertise in the fine nuances of fashion aesthetics and event management has brought her an array of accolades & appreciation from celebrities and international designers. With a millennial vision to reinvigorate the industry, Mitali is moving towards achieving her goals by leaps and bounds.

 Mitali stated that opportunity does not always knock on the door. Sometimes, you need to snatch it and make it best out of it.

She said that she strongly believe that we rise only by lifting others. So, my goal is to support the fashion designers associated with me and help them mark their presence on the world map of fashion & lifestyle.

Mayor Inaugurates Gateway IELTS Coaching Centre

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Chandigarh 06th July:- Gateway IELTS coaching centre was launched at Sector 17 B Chandigarh, by Mayor of the Chandigarh Davesh Moudgil.

Speaking on the occasion Davesh exhorted to students to work hard in life, leave an indelible mark of their personality since each one of these students who go abroad for study or Permanent Residency, become brand ambassadors of Indian Diaspora.

According to Sanjay Sharma Centre Head, Gateway IELTS institute said that IELTS is not rocket science but the teaching shops and mercenary teachers fail to guide and motivate students to achieve desired bands in the test.  Poor grammar and inconsistent practice in various modules disheartens the students and their bands fail to improve.

He shared further that the flexi- timings, state of the art language lab, structured study material and customized attention are the niche additions available in this state of the art coaching institute.

Indian Immunologicals organizes Nationwide Free Animal Vaccination Camps

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Chandigarh 06th July:- Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), the market leader in veterinary biologicals and one of the largest animal & human health players in India today organized free Vaccination Camps in over 100 centres across the country.

IIL is a “One Health” company providing world class vaccines for the control of various zoonotic diseases. Every year 6^th of July is observed as “Zoonosis Day” and many Veterinary dispensaries, NGOs and Veterinarians across the country conduct Rabies awareness camps with the help of IIL. More than1 lakh doses of RAKSHARAB (anti-rabies vaccine produced by IIL)is administered free of cost in as many as 100 centres across the country through veterinary dispensaries, NGOs etc. IIL takes pride in offering this compassionate service to the society every year.

Diseases that transmit from animals to human beings are called Zoonotic diseases. 70%of all emerging diseases that affect humans are zoonotic in nature. In India, occurrence of Rabies is prevalent and accounts formore than 90% of all zoonotic cases reported in the country. India accounts for more a significant number of rabies deaths reported worldwide. The economic cost of dog mediated rabies has been estimated to be $ 8.6 billion. The high incidence of rabies in India is due to large uncontrolled stray dog population in India. Stray dogs account for nearly 80% of the canine population in India. There are several reasons for the high incidence including poor vaccination. Prophylaxis through vaccination is the most cost-effective intervention to reduce incidence of disease. Several countries have been able to reduce the number of rabies related human deaths through vaccination of dogs.

Other Zoonotic diseases such as Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Swine Flu, Porcine Cysticercosis, Nipah, Zika etc. also affecthuman beings. Awareness, accurate diagnosis, improvement in sanitary conditions, prophylactic vaccination are all measures that need to be taken to restrain/eradicate spread.

Indian Immunologicals Limited (a subsidiary company of National Dairy Development Board) is leading biologicals manufacturer. Through extensive research, the company has delivered affordable vaccines for the consumers in India. IIL continues to be a leading manufacturer of animal rabies vaccine (Raksharab) and human rabies vaccine (Abhayrab) in the country. IIL’s CYSVAX is the world’s first vaccine for Porcine Cysticercosis in Pigs. Cysticercosis is a very important zoonotic disease and it is understood that it is a prime cause of epilepsy in humans. Vaccinating Pigs against Porcine Cysticercosis can help significantly reduce the incidence of epilepsy in humans.

Speaking on the occasion of World Zoonosis Day, Dr. K.Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Limited said that IIL is truly a One Health company, playing a significant role in providing cost effective tools for the control of various zoonotic diseases in the country including the dreaded Rabies. Working with various other stake holders including the common public, IIL is determined to eradicate disease.

IIL wishes to spread the message that preventive vaccinationis a proven and cost-effective means to minimize incidence of zoonotic diseases. Effective implementation of “Swachh Bharat” programme and preventive vaccination would vastly improve the health status of the country.

Mercedes-Benz India Continues its Growth Momentum: Posts the Highest Ever Half-Yearly Sales in Its History

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Chandigarh 06th July:- India’s largest luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz today set new sales record with sales of 8061 units representing a growth of 12.4% in the January-June 2018 period ( January to June2017: 7171 units). The sales growth also marks the brand’s highest ever half-yearly volumes in India.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented that pursuing ourphilosophy of ‘The Best Keeps Leading’, Mercedes-Benz continues to retain the top customer billing in the luxury car segment, growing 12.4% in the first six months of 2018. We attribute this growth momentum to our customer centric measures coupled with an unmatched productand customer service offensive. Our sales performance is in line with our expectation despite last year’s extraordinary demand in Q2, owing to the anticipation of GST implementation.With our wide range of New Generation Cars, sedans, SUVs and the performance cars, we are confident to continue the drive, we set for ourselves in the first half.

This strong sales growth in January-June 2018 is aided by the most comprehensive and young product portfolio comprising the New Generation Cars, the sedans, the SUVs and the AMG performance cars. During the first half of the year, customers continued their preferences forthe E-Class long wheel base sedan, which remains a success story for the Indian market. Thelaunch of S-Class also enabled Mercedes-Benz to cater to the increasing demand of this segment benchmark luxury business sedan. Similarly, the C-Class continues to remain on top of customer preference.

The successful run of the New Generation Cars, continues across markets and added newyoung customers to the brand’s increasing customer base. The high performance AMG modelsare expected to sustain their growth momentum in the performance segment and achievesteady growth in the remaining quarters of the year.

The sedan segment comprising Mercedes-Benz CLA, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class grew by 15.2% in January-June 2018 period. The luxury SUV segment comprising GLA, GLC, Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe, GLE, Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe, GLS, Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 grew strongly and recorded a stronggrowth of 15.9% in January-June 2018 period. The demand in this segment was majorly drivenby GLC followed by GLE and GLS.

Roland Folger elaborated that we want to continue our leadership position in the Indian luxury car market, upholding the number 1 position for the last three years. Customers in India want tobe a part of a winning brand imagery which is associated with Mercedes-Benz.

‘Drug Awareness March’ Team Reaches Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 06th July:- This year, June will go down as a black chapter in the history of Punjab. Reportedly, the state has recorded as many as 23 deaths in the month because of the drug overdose. Media and film industry, often known as the mirror of the society, has already commented upon the drug menace. It’s time that the youth stands against the problem and starts a war that brings it to an end. Beant Singh Bhullar, Manjinder Singh Bhullar and Rupinder Singh Bhullar started their journey on 30th of June have finally reached their destination Chandigarh. All three of them, had started the ‘Drug Awareness March’ from Hussainiwala, Ferozpur. They will complete their whole march on foot to the Chief Minister office in Chandigarh in a bid to meet Captain Amrinder Singh. Although, fighting the drug menace was a key point in the ruling party’s manifesto, no step has been taken in the direction yet. And with an increase in fatalities due to overdose, Beant Singh Bhullar started this movement to make people aware of the repercussions of drug usage, not only on the health of the addict but the emotional turmoil his near and dear ones go through.

Talking about ‘Drug Awareness March’, Beant Singh Bhullar said that recently, a video of a kid wailing on his father’s dead body had gone viral. The man had succumbed to drug overdose. It was a heartwrenching spectacle which we all watched on the internet and forgot. But he could not. He wanted the world to realise that this issue needs instant reaction and solution.  He further added that Government had promised that they will fight against drug menace in Punjab, once in power. His war is not against the government. But against the laziness of our officials, who do not even remember their promise.

Rupinder Singh Bhullar shared that it is our way to wake them up and request them to take a stringent step. Punjab has had such a rich history but now it is blotted with this illness. We are marching on foot to the CM house to show our solidarity with the government in waking up the youth of the state. People around Punjab came and joined us against this problem. We are thankful to each and every person who supported us throughout our journey.

At the same time Manjinder Bhullar said that since childhood we have heard about this problem. Everybody is putting blame on someone else. But practically they are not taking any step to eradicate it. This is our small effort to bring the problem of drug addiction in Punjab to a halt.

Beant, Manjinder and Rupinder set out on the paidal yatra across Punjab and received immense support in his movement from the social media users.

Brahmleen Shri Muni Gaurvanand Giri Ji Maharaj 31st Birth Celebration: Muni Mandir organizes 108 Kalash Yatra

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Chandigarh 06th July:- On the occasion of 31st birthday celebration of Brahmleen Shri Satguru Dev Shri Shri 108 Shri Muni Gaurvanand Giri Ji Maharaj, the grand kalash yatra was organized from Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir Sector 23.

Kalash yatra passed through different routes of the sector and reached Mahavir Mandir. The Sankirtan groups  performed kirtan during the yatra. Pandit Deep Sharma, Dalip Chand Gupta, NS Chauhan and OP Pahwa were also present along with Katha Vyas Atul Krishna Shastri ji from Pathankot and Vrindavan.

Wedding & Lifestyle Exhibition ‘Veer Di Veera’ All Set to Grace the City Beautiful on July 7-8

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Chandigarh 06th July:- With the wedding bells and other festivities knocking on the door, one of the youngest & most-talented exhibition organizers of the country, Mitali Munjal is all set to provide the residents of Chandigarh a one-stop destination for all their lifestyle & wedding needs.

 After organizing this first-of-its-kind exhibition in different parts of the India & abroad, “Veer Di Veera” exhibition will make its presence felt at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh on July 7-8, 2018.

The exhibition will house a myriad array of stalls catering to wedding attire, home décor, casual clothes, accessories, jewellery, footwear, and lots more. Fashion designers from the Bollywood industry will also exhibit their wedding collection at the exhibition; making it a must visit for everyone alike.

This extravagant two-day exhibition is inarguably going to be the one-stop destination to grab the best deals for wedding & lifestyle shopping.

Amway Bullish on India Market: Aims to Achieve INR 6000 Crores Revenue by 2025

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New Delhi 05^th July:- Amway India, the country’s no.1 direct selling FMCG company, with ongoing celebrations of successful completion of 20 years of business operations in India, reiterated commitment to the market and announced its 2025 plans. The company is bullish about the growth story of India and aims to rank amongst top 3 markets for Amway globally with the target revenue of INR 6000 crores by 2025.

Commenting on the 20 years of success,  Anshu Budhraja -CEO - Amway India, said that we are excited with the great business opportunity ahead of us in India. Industry reports highlight the immense business potential of the direct selling FMCG industry. The industry is expected to touch INR 65,000 Cr by 2025, clocking an almost six-fold growth from its current size, while providing entrepreneurship opportunities to more than 18 million people of which 50% constitute women[i]. We have registered a CAGR of 20 per cent over the last 20 years which is testimony to the robustness of our business model and importance of the Indian market, which ranks among the top markets for us. We are eyeing a three-fold growth in our business by 2025, fueled by innovations and digital penetration along with our strong direct sellers network and focus on engaging young consumers.

With the increasing demand for the Vitamins and Dietary Supplements(VDS)* which has a current market size of INR 8400 crore and is poised to grow at 10% in the next 5 years. Currently the Indian market only comprises of 2-3% share of the global market which offers immense growth potential. Amway shared a clear path towards its target 2025. Nutrition and Wellness being the biggest revenue driver, Amway is aiming to double the revenue of the category by 2025. The company is bullish about the robust growth prospects of the nutraceutical industry. 

Buoyed by the success of recently launched Nutrilite traditional herbs range, which is expected to cross INR 100 crores mark in sales by end of the year, the company is celebrating the success of its top selling products that are in the INR 100 crores club in India including Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder, Nutrilite Daily, Amway Queen cookware and Glister toothpaste.

Adding to its innovative and high-quality offerings in India, Amway plans to soon launch its latest innovations with the focus on herbal in the beauty and personal care category. Amway is also making a major push into consumer durables and announced the entry into air purification business category.

Amway plans to invest around INR 100 crores over the next 2-3 years in India, which includes INR 70 crores investment in R&D, INR 10 crores in manufacturing and INR 20-30 crores in digital initiatives. While the R&D investments will be focused on building research capabilities to enhance product innovation pipeline across categories, the manufacturing investments will be channelized towards digitization, automation and power optimization in the manufacturing facility. Amway India has made significant investments to enhance its digital presence through its online store and mobile app. The company will continue its focus on digital tools to enhance customer experience and benefit its strong sales force of Amway direct sellers. 

Amway has also invested INR 600 crores in a world-class manufacturing facility in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as part of the INR 1000 crores investment plan in India. As part of its customer outreach and engagement plan, a significant portion of the investment is committed to launching Amway XPP stores in India. The company will be adding 25 more Xpress Pick and Pay (XPP) stores across India during 2018.

Lutro Will Present Struggles of Old-Aged People Living on Their Own: The Short Film Lutro Released on YouTube on July 04

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- Today's young generation is so focused on earning money that they ignore their old parents. Moving from small towns to big cities is not a new thing but today's generation is trying more and more to settle in abroad. In this race they ignore the wishes and desires of their parents and leave them to spend their life on their own. There are numerous cases where old-aged people are living with their servants and are waiting to see the faces of their children. One short film-Lutro- presenting this scenario is brought to you by Folk Film Studio and Saabi Sanj.

To promote this short film, the entire film team organised a press conference at Press Club Chandigarh. On this occasion the main lead actresses of the movie Teji Sandhu and Prabhjot Randhawa along with producer Shamsher Koura and Harman Gill, and director Bhagwant Kang were present. The story of the movie is written by Jitender Hans.

Speaking about the movie Teji Sandhu said that through this movie we want to give a message to the people that only money does not matter in life, along with money we should take care of our parents and should try to fulfil their wishes and should also spend time with them. The entire movie is focused on two characters. The actual meaning of the word Lutro is one who speaks a lot. The film is focused on Sardarni and her maid.

Prabhjot Randhawa said that she is portraying the role of a maid in this movie who bears the taunts of her Mistress but still cares for her and guides her about right and wrong and also tell her about her family. Bhagwant Kang told that through this short film he wants to show the society the loneliness of old-aged people and its cause. The movie has released on YouTube on 4th July.

Honda Ups Style Quotient & Features on Its 2018 Activa 125

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced availability of 2018 edition of Activa 125 across dealerships.

The 2018 edition of Activa 125 gets new LED headlamp and position lamp. Adding more value, the scooter get a 4-in-1 lock with Seat Opener Switch. Building on the trust of millions, Activa 125 offers solid power with a metal body.

Speaking on the availability of 2018 edition Activa 125,  Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd said that Honda is the driving force in India’s scooterization and has now extended its LED promise to the Activa 125. Upping the premium style with additional features, the 2018 Activa 125 with trust of over a million customers, will further strengthen Honda’s leadership in automatic scooters.

The 2018 edition of Activa 125 gets new LED headlamp, 4-in-1 lock with Seat Opener Switch. Adding premiumness and convenience, the scooter additionally gets an Eco Speed Indicator, Service Due Indicator, new grey alloy wheels and a 3 step adjustable rear suspension. The solid body comes fitted with a chrome plated metal muffler protector (only in deluxe variant).           

Powering the 2018 Activa 125 is the punchy 125cc HET engine which promises superior pick up without compromising on mileage. Simple and easy to operate CLIC (Convenient Lift up Independent Cover) reduces service time of Activa 125.

TATA Projects Wins INR 3,057 Crores Bharat Net Project

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- TATA Projects Limited, one of India’s fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies, today announced that its `Smart Cities Business Unit’has been awarded Bharat Net project in the State of Chhattisgarh. The INR 3,057 Crore project involves laying of Optical Fibre Network that follows ring architecture with Internet Protocol - Multi Protocol Label Switching (IP-MPLS) technology.

Conceived under the Digital India initiative of Government of India, this project will link 85 Blocks and 5,987 Gram Panchayats across the 27 districts in the State by providing broadband and mobile phone connectivity. Chhattisgarh has India’s lowest mobile network penetration at 29% whereas the national average is 72% *. About 2.6 Crore people of the state will directly benefit with this infrastructure development. Through this project, important services including PDS, 102 (Free Ambulance Service) and 108 (Emergency service) will be effectively executed at Gram Panchayat level. It will bring improvement in the coordination between security agencies, help provide better health facilities, enhance reach of banking services, help education initiatives through online portals and promote digital payments, thereby, bringing rural population closer to the digital economy. The government will be able to manage G2C (Government to Citizen) service and its `schemes / development programs’ due to the increase in the reach of general service centres.

TATA Projects will lay 48 core Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Network across the state covering 32,466 KMs.  After which-High speed broadband between 1Gbps to 10 Gbps will be provided free of cost through WiFi spots at each Gram Panchayat which will enable people to leverage the benefits of internet in their day to day life. The iimplementation period for the project is 12 Months from starting of work.

Commenting on the project, Vinayak Deshpande,Managing Director–TATA Projects Limited said that we are very delighted to receive this prestigious project under the central government’s ambitious Digital India initiative. We are confident that once the project is completed it will help in strengthening the State’s economy and enable local people to lead their lives with much ease. 

कुमारी सैलजा लांच करेंगी प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की ओर से प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति नंबर का शुभारंभ शुक्रवार को सेक्टर 5 होटल शिराज से किया जाएगा । हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की वरिष्ठ उपप्रधान एवं मीडिया कोऑर्डिनेटर रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि इस शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट की लॉन्चिंग के लिए पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री एवं राज्यसभा सांसद कुमारी सैलजा पहुंच रही हैं। इस कार्यक्रम में कुमारी सैलजा बतौर मुख्य अतिथि महिलाओं को कांग्रेस की नीतियों के बारे में अवगत करवाएंगे और शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट की जानकारी देंगे साथ ही प्रदेश में भाजपा सरकार की महिला विरोधी नीतियों को भी उजागर किया जाएगा।

रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि इस समारोह में अध्यक्षता हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की अध्यक्षा सुमित्रा चौहान करेंगी, जबकि विशेष अतिथि के तौर पर हरियाणा की पूर्व शिक्षा मंत्री गीता भुक्कल भी पहुंच रही हैं। रंजीता मेहता ने महिलाओं का आह्वान किया कि वह अधिक से अधिक प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति की लांचिंग पर पहुंचे ताकि भाजपा सरकार को पता चल सके कि मौजूदा समय में महिलाएं सरकार की नीतियों से कितना दुखी हैं। रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति की लॉन्चिंग के लिए सभी तैयारियां पूरी कर ली गई हैं और इस प्रोजेक्ट का उद्देश्य महिलाओं को सीधा अखिल भारतीय कांग्रेस कमेटी के अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी एवं अन्य वरिष्ठ नेताओं से सीधे कनेक्ट करवाना है इस प्रोजेक्ट से महिलाओं को अपनी शक्ति को पहचानने का भी अवसर मिलेगा।

रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी ने एक नए प्रोजेक्ट की शुरुआत की गई थी । राहुल गांधी की ओर से लॉन्च किए गए इस प्रोजेक्ट को 'शक्ति’ नाम दिया गया। राहुल गांधी का कार्यकर्ताओं के प्रति मानना है कि आप हमारे कार्यकर्ता हो, आप हमें शक्ति देते हो, हमारे संदेश को घर-घर पहुंचाते हो, हमारी विचारधारा को घर-घर पहुंचाते हो और हमारे लिए लड़ते हो लेकिन मैं जब भी आपसे मिलता हूं तो आपकी एक ही शिकायत होती है कि आपकी आवाज जिस तरह संगठन में सुनाई देनी चाहिए, सुनाई नहीं देती है। हम चाहते हैं कि आपकी आवाज सबको संगठन के अंदर अच्छी तरह सुनाई दें इसलिए हम आपके लिए प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति लाए हैं। प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति से जुडऩे के लिए वोटर आइडी नंबर एसएमएस करें, जिसके जरिए पार्टी के लोग कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ बातचीत शुरू करेंगे। शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट के तहत कांग्रेस की सभी प्रदेश इकाइयां अपने कार्यकर्ताओं के वोटर आईडी एकत्र करने के साथ उनसे सीधा संपर्क साधना शुरू करेंगी।

Prem Garg Launches "MY TREE" Nationwide Campaign to Prevent Trees & Saplings

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- The nationwide campaign “My Tree” has been launched by Tree Lover CA Prem Garg, from the twin capital City of Chandigarh, to motivate people to adopt trees in their own names, so as not only to protect thousands of the dying trees in the city, but also ensuring that about two lac of existing healthy trees don’t meet untimely or premature death.

CA Prem Garg  said that we have homes, cars and other assets, but most of us in the city don’t have any tree as our own tree in our names, anywhere on this earth. When we leave the earth, whatever properties or assets we have, are got immediately transferred by our children in their names. So what’s left by us, is nothing. Thus he suggests that every resident of the city should adopt at least one tree as his own tree, with which he can emotionally associate himself, just like he is attached with a family member and he must nurture the tree like his child. He should take care of the tree as his own, protect it from attacks of termite and other vagaries of the nature.

He said further that in the city of Chandigarh, every year hundreds of tree get premature death due to inadequate care by the Government staff. It’s in fact difficult for the employees of the Municipal Corporation or Horticulture department, to monitor the health of each and every tree in the city. Therefore, public participation is a must to protect green cover of the city.  The MC and other wings claim to plant about two lac trees and shrubs every year in the city, but the green cover has not increased even marginally in the city or its forest area.

He said that he has already written to KK Yadav, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh to allow him to adopt one tree in the city. He has even offered to pay Rs 50000 for a specific “Tree No 70” located at the dividing road of Sector 7 and 8. He has suggested the Administration to draft a policy in the name of “My Tree” under which willing residents of the city are offered grown up or newly planted trees for adoption for life of the tree. The owner will take care of the tree as his own tree, maintain it  and will not let it die the untimely death. Such a practice, will create awareness about tree care amongst the public. The Commissioner has assured Prem Garg to give due consideration to his request.

Prem Garg shared it’s otherwise not possible for the city residents to own any tree, because they can’t own or buy land to grow trees in the city. Thus if they adopt a tree, they can become proud owners of a tree during their lifetimes and can leave a memorial in the shape of such tree, after their death.  

Though the administration can allow adoption of newly planted trees for free, but the big old trees can be given for adoption on some payment. People, who can pay in lacs to get fancy numbers for their vehicles or donate millions, wont mind paying few thousands to adopt a fully grown tree of heritage type. With such money a “green fund” can be created to further increase the green cover of the city.   People should be encouraged to plant trees on their own at specified locations and to adopt these for life, to make tree plantation, a real people’s movement.