Scintillating Mango Feast for Mango Lovers

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- This summer, relish the different avatars of the king of fruits, during the Mangolicious Food Festival at Cloud 9 – Hotel Shivalikview , with the perfect ambience to relax and spend time with family. Revel and relish this delicious and succulent fruit all through these ten days ( June 28–July 7 , 2019 )  at Cloud 9 , featuring some of the most delicious varieties of mangoes.

According to the Deputy General Manager Hotel Shivalikview, Bikram S Virk  the king of fruits–the delightful mango is the highlight of a plethora of specialty dishes in our Restaurant ,  Come & Beat the scorching heat this season by enjoying a magical feast at Hotel Shivalikview .

The beautifully curated al la carte menu promises a tantalizing new take on all things mango and includes Fresh Curd Almond & Mango based Indian Summer Seducer ,Mango Almond Lassi , Ambi Panna & much more . With the king of fruits in season, do not miss out on desserts. For those with a sweet tooth the Mango Kulfi , Mango bliss , Mango Ginger Mousse , Mango Cheese Cake.         

Chef Nitin  & Chef Gopal Khadka  have curated the festival with dishes like Grilled Chicken with Mango Black Pepper Reduction , Pan Seared Fish with spicy Mango Salsa , Mango Tango Pizza and many more . According to Chefs that our sumptuous recipes cooked with freshest mangoes will definitely bring you back here for another visit.

Spread of Tomato and Mango salsa on soft Pizza base, topped with Pineapple and Mango dices loaded with Mozzarella will give you a sweet twist whereas Raw Mango based boneless Chicken Curry accompanied with Cumin Rice stands out of all.

Chef’s special Marinated Grilled Chicken topped Mango Black Pepper reduction served with charred Veggies and Potato Wedges is an instant hit. The signature dish Marinated Pan Seared Basa Fish topped with Mango Salsa accompanied Rice and Vegetables will satisfy craving of eating mangoes. For mango lovers , Grilled Sandwich with stuffing of Ripe Mango Salad and Cheese accompanied with French Fries and Mango Salsa is a must try. 

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Launches Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma & Healthcare Fund

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, the mutual fund arm of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, has launched the Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma & Healthcare Fund, an open ended equity scheme investing in Pharma and Healthcare Services Sector. The fund opens on June 20, 2019.

The Indian Pharma Industry is projected to become US$100bn industry by 2030, with domestic pharma expected to grow at 10-12% per annum. Indian Pharma companies are global leaders in generic drug manufacturing, in fact 1 in every 3 medications sold in the US is supplied by an Indian Pharma Company. The gradual global shift from branded to generic drugs will act as a tailwind and further fuel the exports market for Indian Pharma. Increased Government spending on public healthcare through schemes like ‘Ayushman Bharat’, growing penetration of health insurance, higher life expectancy and increasing spends towards healthcare and wellness will act as a stimulus for growth.

Commenting on the launch, A. Balasubramanian, CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd, said that the sector has been a long term outperformer over a 10 year period, except in the past 2-3 year. The underperformance of the sector in the last 3 years was due to compliance issues coming from abroad and pricing pressures. We believe this risk is already factored in the prices, given the strong balance sheet and export potential of companies in the sector. Poised for a strong rebound, there is opportunity in the coming cycle to take position given the attractive valuations and the potential growth in the sector.

With a new business cycle coming into play and new businesses with high growth potential and sticky profit like Diagnostics, Wellness & Specialty Chemicals also available to invest in, this sector is more vibrant than ever before. “To add to novelty, we also have ability to invest in innovators, patent holders & specialty instrument makers in global markets”, added A Balasubramanian.

Apart from the core Pharma and Healthcare space, the fund will also look at other large opportunities in sectors like Hospitals and Diagnostics growing at over 20% CAGR; Wellness businesses growing at 10-12% every year, or the Global Contract Research and Manufacturing Services industry (CRAMS) which is growing at 7% per annum. The scheme can also invest in equities of listed overseas companies, in line with the RBI and SEBI guidelines.

GoAir Records Best ‘On-Time-Performance’, 9th Time in Row

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- GoAir, India’s fastest growing airline, has recorded the best On-Time Performance (OTP) for the 9^th consecutive month. GoAir recorded 91.8% OTP according to the latest report released by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for May 2019. This achievement is the result of GoAir’s continuous focus on enhancing customer experience without compromising on service deliveries. Besides, for the month of May 2019, GoAir had the lowest cancellation rate of 0.33%. 

OTP ranking assumes critical importance in today’s context when passengers are looking at reliability and trust. From various research studies, it is evident that achieving better customer satisfaction is about more than airfare and flight availability. When considering an airline, travelers look for timeliness and assurance and on-time arrival is one of the major factors.

GoAir is pleased to offer a reliable travel service wherein we assure travelers to get them to their destination in a timely manner while taking into consideration factors that are not necessarily in the control of the airline like airport congestion, taxi times from the runways, gate availability etc. as these challenges are in the domain of air traffic control or the airport authority.

Besides, the DGCA report also states that GoAir had the second highest load factor of 93.3 % indicating the number of seats filled.

GoAir spokesperson said that GoAir is India’s fastest growing airline and we will continue to step up our performance and invest in Operational Excellence across the board. We thank our customers as this milestone would not have been possible without their punctuality, loyalty and support of millions of guests who have flown with us.

GoAir operates over 270 daily flights and carried around 13 lakh passengers in the month of May 2019. GoAir flies to 24 domestic destinations including Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Kannur, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar, and 4 international destinations, including Phuket, Malé, Muscat and Abu Dhabi. 

NGO Urges Punjab Govt. to Expedite Fixing of High-Security Number Plates

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- With the Punjab government resuming the drive to install high security registration plates (HSRP) on vehicles after four years, Raahat- The Safe Community Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has urged the government to expedite the process.

The HSRP project had begun operations in the state in 2012 but came to a halt in 2015 post a litigation between the vendor company Agros Impex (I) Pvt. Ltd. and Punjab state transport department.

Speaking on the occasion Kamaljit Soi, Chairman of the foundation urged the government to instruct the vendor concerned to also commence the process on a priority basis. Implementation of HSRPs in the state is important as it shares its border with the neighboring country and has witnessed several terrorist activities in the past. These ‘IND’ plates provide a standardized display of registration marks and come with chromium-based holograms to protect against counterfeiting.

The front and rear number plates have a unique alphanumeric laser identification number, which are automatically registered with the central database of VAHAN when fixed on the vehicle. HSPRs can also curb vehicle-borne crimes and other illegal activities such as drug peddling, smuggling, snatching and theft cases.

With the commencement of the scheme in the state, it is compulsory for new vehicles to affix HSRP, failing which the registration certificate (RC) of the vehicle will not be issued. As per the NGO, Punjab currently has over 1 Crore vehicles that are plying on the roads without HSRPs.

Meritorious Students Honoured by Career Launcher

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- To commemorate the success of students, Career Launcher organised a grand felicitation ceremony, to honour the meritorious students of the Institute at Industrial Phase 2, Chandigarh. Over 70+ students qualified for National Law Universities Nationwide, Symbiosis, IPM-IIM Indore, and IHMs (Hotel management Colleges).

On this occasion, Bharat Jain, Director of Chandigarh & Patiala Region, Career Launcher rewarded the meritorious students with a trophy & certificate on their academic achievements. It is pertinent to mention here that apart from Patiala two centers of Career Launcher are running in Chandigarh -- one in Sec 35 and the other in Sec 8.

While addressing the gathering, Bharat Jain congratulated the students for their success and also expressed gratitude towards the efforts of the teachers & faculty members, whose sheer determination and hard work led to this moment.

Gautam Puri, the Co- Founder of Career Launcher was also present. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

According to Gutam Puri that Career Launcher focuses on diverse segments of education across learners of multiple age-groups led by a team of highly qualified professionals, including IIT-IIM alumni, with a passion for excellence in education.

Power of Flight or Invisibility: What the Stars from Sony SAB's Aladdin Naam Toh Suna Hoga Wish for as Genies

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- Sony SAB’s Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga has successfully captivated viewers by taking them on a magical journey with Aladdin and his brand new troop of Genies. The new season of this legendary tale has witnessed new Genies with exciting powers which includes the enchanting Genie-Menie, also known as ‘Genie of the Bottle’ who can freeze anyone, albeit only for 15-20 seconds and the adorable Chaand Changez, the ‘Genie of the Pendant’ who is a shapeshifter, taking the shape of any non-living object but only for a limited time.

On that magical note, the stars of this show shared their interesting thoughts and desires when they were asked this intriguing question – “If you were a Genie for a day, what would you do?

When the  most energetic and charming artist, Siddharth Nigam who plays the role of Aladdin, was asked this question, he was thrilled to shared that his character Aladdin has an entire gang of Genies and he’d love to have that opportunity of being one as well. So if he is a Genie for a day, I’d first make sure that he retain my powers forever and he would save this world from all the threats. When asked if he would like to do something for himself he shared that he’d fulfill everything his loved ones wish for in life.

The glamourous, Avneet Kaur who plays the character of Yasmine said that she have always wished to have the ability to fly and I’d make that come true if she were a Genie for a day. Avneet later shared that she carries immense love for travelling and exploring the world and she would use this power to fly anywhere in the world for free. She also expressed her desire to contribute to the world with her powers by magically crafting a lavish feast for the underprivileged.

Talented and experienced artist, Aamir Dalvi essays the role of evil Zafar on the show gave a heart-felt response when asked this question, if he is a Genie for a day, I’d bring he father back to life. He passed away a long time ago and I’d love to see him again and show him that his son is doing well.

Child artist Krishang Bhanushali who plays the role of Chaand Changez responded with great excitement and said that he would want to have all kinds of power but first he would love to fly like a bird. He further added, being a car lover, he would magically have all his favorite cars appear at his home for various occasions and moods. Playing the role of a Genie on the show, Krishang expressed that he enjoys the character Chaand Changez and his power of being a shape shifter.

Sonal Bhojwani who has recently joined the Genie troop as Genie-Menie in this popular fantasy show said that I’d like to control the various elements of the nature: water, fire, earth and wind and play around with it. She expressed her desire to float in the air and when asked about the object she’d be connected to, she responded with sheer excitement that it would be a ‘Genie of a sparkling diamond tiara.

Raashul Tandon who plays the role of Ginoo, the most powerful Genie of the Lamp, had a rather different take on using his powers as a Genie in real life. He said that he would have the power to be invisible and use this power to eliminate misunderstandings by being the invisible fixer of any situation  Raashul had some notorious plans as well if he was invisible. He would tease his friends if he had such powers.

Global Premier of Renault TRIBER in India

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- Renault, the number one European brand in India, revealed its all new global product, Renault TRIBER in India today. Renault TRIBER is the outcome of a joint project between Renault teams in India and France and is a world-first vehicle specifically designed for the Indian market.

Thierry Bolloré, CEO of Groupe Renault, at theunveiling of the RENAULT TRIBER, said that India is a key market for Groupe Renault. We are still young to India, yet our ambitions are high in line with our “Drive the Future” strategic plan: we aim at doubling our sales by 2022. For that reason, we are bringing Renault TRIBER, another breakthrough concept, targeted for Indian’s core market. Renault TRIBER was conceived, developed and produced in India, for Indian customers first, before we take it to the world. It is a real game-changer.

Speaking about the designing innovation around Renault TRIBER, Laurens van den Acker, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Design, Groupe Renault, shared that our goal with TRIBER was to design a car that would transform according to the many needs and the many lives of our customers. Whether they are parents, lovers, a friends’ group, a family pack, whatever their tribe, whatever their lifestyle, Renault TRIBER should adapt. TRIBER is true to the Indian values of conviviality and sharing, which are the same in Renault. It offers an attractive, robust and compact design and is re-inventing space for all. We are very proud of our latest breakthrough, which turned a length challenge into a miracle within 4 meters.

Kalash Yatra Organises with Full Enthusiasm at Sanatan Dharam Mandir

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- “ Kalash Yatra” was organised on the occasion of 32^nd remembrance of ‘Bhramlin Shri Satguru Shri Shri 108 Shri Muni Gourvanand Giri ji’ at Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Sector  23 Chandigarh here today.

In a large number of devotees, Sabha members of Mahavir Mandir Muni Sabha and san kirtan mandaliyan of the city joined the ‘Kalash Yatra’ with full enthusiasm, which took place from the Sanatan Dharam Mandir and culminated at Mahavir Mandir sector 23.

During the procession, people welcomed the Kalash yatra with showering flowers.

Shri Atul Krishan Shashtri from Pathankot/Vrindavan will mesmerize the audience with his spellbinding narration of ‘Bhagwat Katha’ to the devotees till July 1 at the premises of the temple.

Among others present on the occasion were Pt. Deep Sharma,  Dalip Chand Gupta, O.P Pahwa and other members of Shri Mahavir Muni Mandir, Sector  23, Chandigarh.

NISA Raised Objections on Proposed Education Policy of Centre Govt.

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- Private schools of Haryana under the banner of National Independent School Alliance (NISA) has raised voice demanding amendments in the proposed Education Policy 2019 being implemented in the country. National President NISA Sh. Kulbhushan sharma and Chief Secretary Haryana Sh. Baldev Saini while addressing the press interacted with representatives of various private schools and said that the new education policy is being implemented by centre govt. throughout the country. The future of crores of children and schools depends on this policy.

Most of the school managerial staff or principles are on vacations with families. Moreover, merely 30 days has been given by govt. for providing suggestions/ amendments proposals on 648 pages policy which has been formed in three years. As such this time line of 30 days is not sufficient. Hence, minimum two months should be provided to appropriately review and to give suggestions on draft policy.

Kulbhushan sharma said that numerous private budget schools are in operation in state of Haryana. The policy does not depict any provision for these schools. Highlighting the attack on teachers and principle at private schools in Yamunanagar, he said that the new policy has not been formed keeping in mind any kind of safety & security measures for teachers and principles.  Sh. Sharma said that as per policy TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) is being mandated after B-Ed for teachers, which is not justifiable. If govt. wants to retain the recognition of TET, then it should be mandated prior to B-Ed.

HE said that decision for formation of SMC (School Management Committee) in non-aided schools is contrary to the fundamental rights of doing business provided by the Constitution.

Proposal and suggestions approved in meeting of NISA that regulation of all coaching classes throughout the country, Weightage to be given for marks obtained in School boards along with entrance exams of Medical & Engineering, Provide Autonomy to un-aided private schools, The money being provided under RTE, not to be given to schools, rather be directly transferred to the parent's account through DBT voucher, Proposal should be made raising security concerns of teachers and principals and applicability of TET before B-Ed.

            

5 Paisa.com Launches Options - X: India's Most Affordable Plan for Options Traders

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- India’s most affordable discount broker 5Paisa.com has today, announced the launch of  Options–X, India’s lowest cost exclusive brokerage plan for Options Trading, which allows customers to effectively capitalize on market opportunities with higher exposure.

5Paisa.com app, has close to 30 lac users, and through Options –X customers will be able to enjoy 5x exposure for options trading on all days, and 10x exposure for options trading on expiry days. In order to use Options – X, customers will need to pay a flat fee of Rs 2/lot, the lowest in the industry. The scheme is applicable for intraday options trading in equity and will be soon added for currency and commodity segments as well.

Prakarsh Gagdani, CEO, 5Paisa.com said that at 5 Paisa.com we always focus on the lowest cost and best technologies to enable customers to meet their desired goals. Options traders prefer our platform for lighting fast speed and no downtime. With Options – X we expect at least 100% growth in customers in the current year.

5Paisa.com, which is the only listed discount broker in India with a daily average turnover of about Rs 25,000 crores achieved 185% growth on customer acquisition in the quarter ended March 2019. It has grown its market share to 2.4% in the cash segment and 1.9% overall in just about three years of its operations.

Sandeep Marwah Honored For Environment Protection

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- A national level Award to Dr. Sandeep Marwah was handed over by V.Muraleedharan Minister of State Ministry of External Affairs Government of India at Vigyan Bhawan during the 1st Global Conference and Awards, Exhibition on Recycling, Waste Management & Environment Climate Change, EPR, Circular Economy under the leadership of Inderjeet Ghosh Managing Director of Dynamic Outreach (P) Ltd.

Clean India, Green India, Clean Ganga, Clean Jamuna, Develop Village Develop Nation, Plant Tree, Gift A Tree, probably every National campaign Dr. Sandeep Marwah has been associated with when it comes to Environment and Climate is concerned.

Now his latest subject is solar energy and assisting International Solar Alliance, United Nations Information Centre, Indian Federation of United Nations Associations, International Human Rights Association, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry in building a beautiful international network to propagate this subject. Sandeep Marwah has created more than 200 International Committees and 543 National Committees on Environment and Climate Change, He is chairing more than 100 organizations and every organization now possess environment Committee.

‘Day of the Seafarer’ Celebrated: Importance of Increasing Number of Women in Seafaring Emphasised

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- To mark the ‘Day of the Seafarer 2019’ with the campaign ‘I am on Board-With Gender Equality’, Merchant Navy Officers Association (MNOA) along with the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) (Chandigarh Chapter), Fleet Ship Management (Caravel Group) and the Chandigarh Yachting Association organised an event at the Lake Sports Complex, Sector  Chandigarh.

On this occasion, Maj. Gen. Rambir Singh Mann VSM, ADG NCC was the Chief Guest, and the Guest of Honour was Vice Admiral H. S. Malhi (Retd.) AVSM, VSM. Simran Mann, Chief Officer also spoke on the occasion and motivated young women to join Merchant Navy.

In keeping with the ‘World Maritime Day’s’ theme this year – ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’, ‘Day of the Seafarer’ was celebrated with a focus on improving women participation in Seafaring. The eminent panelists gathered on this occasion discussed the challenges & opportunities for women in Maritime activities, particularly Seafaring. Speakers emphasized that Women seafarers are considered by International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as an underutilised and an underdeveloped resource and that if number of women in seafaring was increased, it could contribute to the solution of problem of crew shortage.

While addressing the gathering, Balbir Singh Mangat, President, MNOA urged the shipping companies to unlock the doors of opportunities for women in seafaring and demanded to create a healthy & safe work environment for them. He said that women should get equal respect as men in the merchant navy and now the time has come for women to lead in Seafaring.

Ajit Singh, General Secretary, MNOA said that there is a need of having proper maritime laws that should be framed to avoid sexual harassment cases against women. There is a need to change the mindset towards women and their capabilities too.

Capt. Mohan Singh Judge, Chairman of CMMI (Chandigarh Chapter) said that of the 2% women involved in maritime activities, nearly 94% are on cruise ships and involved in passenger transportation. Women seafarers constitute a miniscule percentage of 39.3% of the global manpower of women. This number needs to be pushed up significantly.

 Capt. K. J. S. Sujlana of Fleet Ship Management (Caravel Group) highlighted that the fear of sexual harassment also discourages women to take up this career. Old-fashioned thoughts and approach towards employment of women as seafarers, social perceptions and fears are misplaced. Entering a male centric environment requires tremendous mental strength, grit and will, which he feels the women of today possess. 

The event witnessed participation of women involved in maritime assignments. The idea was to encourage young girls to take up Merchant Navy as a career, along-with other opportunities available off shore. Many other allied Maritime Career Avenues were also discussed at the event. The presence of about 30 women NCC Cadets of the Chandigarh Wing under Capt P Bist ,(Indian Navy) was greatly appreciated by one and all.

It is noteworthy that the Global Shipping Industry celebrates 25th June as the ‘Day of the Seafarer’. This year the day assumes much greater significance as it also marks 100 years of Indian Maritime Shipping’s sailing world-wide over the seven seas, since S.S. Loyalty set sail in 1919.

Dish TV India Launches Cricket World Cup Anthem to Support Team India

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- Celebrating the cricket world cup spirit, Dish TV India Limited, the world’s largest single-country DTH Company has launched a unique anthem ‘Sirf Fan Nahi, Dishkiyaon Fan’ for all the cricket fans to cheer for Team India. The anthem is a part of its ongoing contest Dishkiyaon Cup’, wherein participants can predict match winners and win exciting prizes.

Capturing the emotions of cricket fans, the Dishkiyaon Fan anthem embodies the spirit of the brand tagline ‘Dish Nahi Dishkiyaon Hai Yeh’. In order to participate, cricket enthusiasts are invited to perform on the anthem and showcase their inner talent in various innovative ways using #DishkiyaonFan. The contestants need to upload their video entries on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The best-selected entries will win exciting prizes. Since its launch, several entries have been pouring in from across the country with fans showcasing their unique talent.                                

 Commenting on the initiative, Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head, Marketing, Dish TV India Ltd, said thatwe are thrilled to launch our world cup anthem for all the cricket fans in the country and urge them to come forward and show their love and support for cricket and Team India. With the #DishkiyaonFan anthem, we intend to bring alive the cricket frenzy in a unique ‘Dishkiyaon’ way. We, at Dish TV, always focus on delivering innovative and engaging content to our customers and this engagement program is a step in the same direction.

Nitin Kumar Becomes Emotional on the Sets of Superstar Singer

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- Sony Entertainment Television’s kids singing reality show, Superstar Singer is all set to hit the television screens starting 29th June. With building popularity and exploring immense talent of young children, once contestant really got Captain of the show Nitin Kumar emotional. Harshit Nath from Assam who was present on stage, shared a very emotional story on how financial conditions won’t stop him from achieving his dreams. Hearing his journey, Nitin was seen teary eyed as he could connect with Harshit.

Harshit Nath is one of the contestants that caught the judges and the captains attention. The financial situation he faced did not comprehend his singing skills which made the judges and captains respect him even more. Nitin Kumar noticed that Harshit did not wear proper shoes which reminded him of his days of struggle. Nitin Kumar himself came from a background where they had to work exceptionally hard to ensure they are sufficient with daily necessities. He broke down on the sets when he realised that Harshit was going through a similar situation. Nitin immediately took over all the travel expenses of a kid and decided to bring out such talent to audience  and superstar singer platform. The judges of the show Alka Yagnik, Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali over whelmed with the kind of gesture made by Captain Nitin Kumar.

Nitin Kumar said that contestant Harshit Nath has immense singing skills and with his situation, He find himself instantly connecting with him as he also faced dark days in his life. It was an emotional moment for him. When he got to know the situation and the financial condition of his family, the moment he decided that we can’t let this opportunity to go just because of money. This boy needed a platform and guidance of all the guru's. He wants to  see shine and wish him luck for the future.

S Raghupathy DDG-CII & In-charge, IGBC Re-Elected as Chair of World Green Building Council

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- S Raghupathy, Deputy Director General, CII & in-charge, IGBC has been re-elected as Chair of World Green Building Council (WorldGBCs) - Asia Pacific Network (APN) for a second term. S Raghupathy’s next term will commence  from 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2023.

APN is a strong network of over 15 Countries in the region and works closely with the stakeholders in identifying new growth opportunities, which in turn will facilitate the adoption and promotion of green buildings and green built-environment across the globe.

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)  became one of the Founding Members of WorldGBC in early 2000 and since then is playing a catalytic role in the spread & growth of global green building movement. IGBC has demonstrated that green buildings make good business and constructing a green building is technically feasible and economically viable. As a result of concerted efforts, IGBC has facilitated India  become one of the top Countries in the world in terms of largest registered green building footprint with various types of projects adopting IGBC green building rating system.

Expressing delight over the re-election, V Suresh, Chairman, IGBC underlined that, S Raghupathy’s second term at APN will enable India to further advance the green building movement in India and facilitate sharing of best practices/ success stories among APN member Countries.

y, DDGeneral-CII & In-charge, IGBC Re-Elected as Chair of World Green Building Council

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Chandigarh 26^th June:- S Raghupathy, Deputy Director General, CII & in-charge, IGBC has been re-elected as Chair of World Green Building Council (WorldGBCs) - Asia Pacific Network (APN) for a second term. S Raghupathy’s next term will commence  from 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2023.

APN is a strong network of over 15 Countries in the region and works closely with the stakeholders in identifying new growth opportunities, which in turn will facilitate the adoption and promotion of green buildings and green built-environment across the globe.

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)  became one of the Founding Members of WorldGBC in early 2000 and since then is playing a catalytic role in the spread & growth of global green building movement. IGBC has demonstrated that green buildings make good business and constructing a green building is technically feasible and economically viable. As a result of concerted efforts, IGBC has facilitated India  become one of the top Countries in the world in terms of largest registered green building footprint with various types of projects adopting IGBC green building rating system.

Expressing delight over the re-election, V Suresh, Chairman, IGBC underlined that, S Raghupathy’s second term at APN will enable India to further advance the green building movement in India and facilitate sharing of best practices/ success stories among APN member Countries.

15th Annual Conference of Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics (C3) Summit Held

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Chandigarh 25^th June:- Continuing with its legacy of providing the world with best in class medical education, PGIMER successfully delivered one live transmission of a complex coronary angioplasty case amongst a group of eminent scholars, who were attending a reputed interventional cardiology conference held at Orlando, USA.  A large number of international audiences witnessed the live case, which was transmitted from the catheterization lab, Department of Cardiology, PGI. This was the 15^th annual conference of Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics (C3) summit held at Orlando, USA. The conference is one of the prestigious and recognized global interventional cardiology meetings in the world and is attended by about 1500 international experts.   

Professor Dr. Rajesh Vijayvergiya with his team from the cardiology department performed a complex and technically challenging coronary angioplasty case. It was a case of left main coronary artery disease, which got blocked following stenting, a procedure performed at outside hospital 9-months back.

Prof. Vijayvergiya commented that the cases of left main coronary angioplasty are technically challenging and require great technical expertise and experience, along with the use of advanced hardware. The case was extensively discussed & appreciated well amongst the global experts, who were witnessing the live case. The panelists specifically mentioned about the learning tips and importance of imaging in treating such cases to the participants gathered from all across the world.

Prof. Vijayvergiya commented that PGIMER, Chandigarh is amongst handful centers in India, where such kind of complex procedures are successfully performed on regular basis with the use of advanced imaging modalities like intra-vascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT).  This clearly establishes the footprints of PGIMER as one of the most prominent tertiary care institute in India, which is at par with leading international institutes in the cardiology field. 

USHA: Blend, Detach, and Carry Your Daily Nutrition with Usha On-The-Go Blender Inbox

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Chandigarh 25^th June:- Usha International’s On The Go Blender’ addresses the need of modern consumers for versatility and health. Brought to you by India’s leading consumer durables company, the new age blender comes with two detachable jars with a capacity of 300ml and 600ml, respectively, and a safety lock, to prepare your favorite smoothie with a simple push of pulse button and carry it along.

Innovatively designed, Usha’s On-The-Go Blender is loaded with smart features like 2-fin SS304 stainless steel food grade blades enabling quick and fine blending of food ingredients, anti-slip suction feet, and anti-flip cover to prevent spills and impurities. Further, these blades can also crush and blend frozen ingredients and its carry-along jar ensure healthy storage of fluids as you sip your favourite cooler on the go. Made with safety as the top priority, the blender is equipped with a 250 Watt motor and comes with an overload protector to ensure complete protection from overloads and electric shocks.

The blender comes with BPA-free food safe bottles, ensuring risk-free storage when carried to workstations or gyms, etc. Usha On-The-Go Blender is available with either both jars or then with just the 600 ml jar. It comes in two exciting colours–Orange Crush and Peppy Purple – and comes with a 2-year warranty with prices starting at INR 2,295.

Volkswagen Partners with Zoomcar to Strengthen Shared Mobility

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Mumbai 25^th June:- Broadening the spectrum of shared mobility in India, Volkswagen partners with India’s largest self-drive, shared mobility platform Zoomcar. Under Zoomcar’s ZAP Subscribe model, potential customers can now towards the evolution of the consumer buying behavior to a fast paced shared mobility market subscribe to a Volkswagen Polo at a fixed monthly subscription fee, in addition to host of other benefits.

As the Indian automotive industry continues to evolve, consumers are gradually moving towards shared mobility and it is expected that India will be leading the shared mobility business by the year 2030. This is likely to occur owing to the country’s growing skilled workforce followed by increasing urbanization, rise in living standards and enhanced disposable income that have been significant growth drivers of this sector.

Commenting on this announcement, Steffen Knapp, Managing Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said that through this partnership with Zoomcar, Volkswagen India enters into shared mobility and subscription services. As a brand, world over, we intend to transform the mobility sector by participating in various business models that drive growth, offer convenience and heightened customer satisfaction. We’re delighted to offer our best-selling carline –Volkswagen Polo through this channel, which enables prospective customers the accessibility to a premium, safe and fun-to-drive hatch.

Speaking on this partnership, Greg Moran, Co-Founder and CEO, Zoomcar said that Zoomcar is thrilled to partner with Volkswagen to offer its vehicles on India’s only shared subscription marketplace, ZAP Subscribe. Given Volkswagen’s long history as an innovator within the automotive space, we felt they were a natural partner as we look to Press contact Volkswagen Communications Brand & Product Gagan Mangal Telephone: +91 - 8879300107 Fax:+91(22)-33137364,E-Mail:gagan.mangal@volkswagen.co.in   CIN: 50401MH2007FTC16843 More at http://www.volkswagen.co.in No. 17/2019 Page 2 of 2 provide an affordable, flexible alternative to traditional vehicle ownership.

Speaking on this partnership, Aashish Deshpande, MD & CEO, Volkswagen Finance India Pvt. Ltd. said that the partnership is a step. Volkswagen and Zoomcar intend to deepen this partnership by offering other vehicles from their existing product portfolio in the future. Within this partnership, Volkswagen will offer Zoomcar customized financial, maintenance and repair services (4EVER Care) that will enhance the overall subscription experience.