State Bank of India Celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada

Chandigarh - 31st August 2018: State Bank of India, Local Head Office, Chandigarh, its 8 Administrative Offices, 42 Regional Business Offices and 1978 branches spread over the four states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and UT Chandigarh celebrated Swachhta  Pakhwada with full enthusiasm and zeal from 16th August 2018 to 31st August 2018.

Mohan Agashes’ visit to the GOOD DUNIYA @ Chandigarh for a talk at Chitkara!!

Chandigarh 27 Aug

Duniya re Duniya..Very Good Very Good, Duniya Wale…Very Bad Very Bad!! The famous song from the famous movie, Trimurti of a famous and decorated theatre Artist, Padma Shri Dr. Mohan Agashe who is here at Chitkara University to alter the DNA of prospective teachers of Chitkara College of Education. Dr. Agashe would enrich the prospective teachers through a session on “Bringing Theatre into Classroom” at Exploretorium, Chitkara University, Punjab.

“Theatre is a powerful tool. Theatre and Performing Arts not only engage with the creative side of the brain, they also provide an ideal balance in students’ patterns of study. It’s easy for children to become swamped in a sea of theory, which is why subjects that offer practical learning are essential to rejuvenate and reengage students. Hence, I am here to address the future teachers of Chitkara College of Education who are going to undergo a powerful B.Ed. program developed by Chitkara University which is in sync with the industry and caters to the demands of the present generation.” said Dr. Agashe while addressing the media persons at a press conference.

Dr. Agashes’ session has been conceptualized to welcome the prospective teachers who are going to pursue their Bachelors of Education program with skills which would initiate the altering of their DNA to become alpha teachers who are fully equipped to teach the digital generation.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab shared the vision behind Dr. Agashes’ session and revamping of the B.Ed. curriculum, “After thorough investigation and research, Chitkara University identified gaps in teacher education programs prevalent worldwide and thereby developed various modules of teacher education program which are more practical, meaningful and job oriented. The Innovative and revolutionary teacher education program offered by Chitkara University ensures a future teacher who is more digital, informed, aware, employable, global, hands-on, researcher and student-friendly in approach. Hence, this future teacher has been given the name “alpha teacher” who is capable enough to teach and groom the millennial and the digital natives born after 2003 and 2010.

Kavi Raz is all set to helm another international project with “SARABHA – Cry for Freedom”

The whole project is produced by Kuldeep Sharma, Sarbjit Hundal and Jatinder Jay Minhas
Chandigarh 27 August 2018. India is a land of freedom fighters and our film fraternity never leaves a chance to show their bravery and sacrificing story to the audiences. This time after gaining international success and recognition for his historic drama The Black Prince, world renowned director Kavi Raz is back with another period film culled from the pages of our history, “SARABHA - Cry for Freedom”
Sarabha – Cry for Freedom is a historic, heart wrenching, true story about the beginnings of India’s long and arduous journey towards gaining freedom from their British rulers. The major part of the movie will be filmed in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Philippines and India.
This film will also showcase the revolutionary movement, Ghadar (Revolt) as this movement was called took its roots on North American soils in the late Eighteen century to Early Nineteen hundred, when the hard working Punjabis of North India began to migrate to North America, seeking a better life for themselves and their families back home. Ravages of a recent plague that swept through Punjab and high taxes levied on farmers by the English, forced many to leave for North America shores.
Early arrivals were mostly farmers and some among them ex-military men who had served under the British regime. Freedom was far from their mind until they were forced to face the harsh realities of life in America. Here realizing the value of freedom these simple farmers planned an armed revolt to overthrow the British government and drive them out of India.
At the height of the movement, over Eighty-Seven hundred men boarded weapons laden ships and headed back to India in a much-orchestrated move to begin their rebellion.  Among them was a young Berkeley University science student by the name of Kartar Singh Sarabha, a genius of his time.
The revolt was ultimately crushed as the British infiltrated the organization with well planted spies, but the seeds of desire for freedom were sown in the hearts of Indians, especially Punjabis of North India.
Kartar Singh Sarabha was arrested along with many others and hanged in Lahore Central jail for his role as the fiery leader of the movement. At that time he was only Nineteen years old at the time   
Kavi Raz is an award-winning veteran of the Hollywood film industry, having acted in hundreds of TV shows and films. He has recently announced the film “SARABHA – Cry for Freedom”. The poster of the same is released recently.
Apart from this film, his upcoming films as a director include Barefoot Warriors, American, I am and Mera Wattan.
Barefoot Warriors, an international film inspired by a true story, produced by Jatinder Jay Minhas under the banner of Minhas Films Ltd. and written and directed by Kavi Raz, recently wrapped its shoot in Punjab and is now in Post-production in Hollywood. Film will be released in 2019.
“SARABHA – Cry for Freedom” Film will be presented worldwide by Sarb Thiara. Also, this film is being made in three versions, Punjabi, Hindi and English.
The star cast of the film is yet to reveal but this will release on 24th May 2019.

Mobiistar EntersPunjab with a Series of Selfie Smartphones Launched in Chandigarh

Chandigarh,23^rd August 2018:International smartphone brand Mobiistar, today announced its entry into Punjab’s offline market, bringing a range of 5 selfie centric smartphones.With its brand promise to ‘Enjoy More’ by bringing uncompromised user experienceand taking a step further in offering a great selfie experience at affordable price points, Mobiistar’s new range includes -C1 Lite, C1, C2, E1 Selfie and the X1 Dual.To bolster its operation in Punjab, Mobiistar is going to partner with45distributors and 5000 retailers in Punjabfor its seamless entry to the offline market. The companywill also hire over 115 employees and hasestablished 47 service centres across Punjab to live up to its promise of best in class customer experience. All the devices will be available at stores across the country, from 23^rdAugust.

Chandigarh is among the first few cities in India where Mobiistar will build its stronghold before venturing further. Smartphone penetration is extremely high in Northern India and it is the biggest contributor to the smartphone market in India.

Mobiistar’s new range is available at extremely attractive prices. The C1 Lite will be available at INR 4,340, C1 at INR 5,400, C2 at INR 6,300, E1 Selfie at INR 8,400 and the X1 Dual at INR 10,500 thus giving consumers smartphones at every price option between the 5k and 11k segment.

Talking about the launch, a very excited,

Mr. Carl Ngo Co-founder and CEO of Mobiistar, India and Globalsaid, “While we entered the country in May, we wanted to highlight our strong commitment towards the country by establishing ourselves more deeply into its ecosystem.Punjab is an extremely important market for us since smartphone penetration is the highest in this market. Our phones cater to the selfie driven Indian who is also cost conscious thus Mobiistar provides a meaningful user experience with affordability.We want to give our consumers a chance to shine and Enjoy More through our new range and provide them with excellent service quality assuring them end to end convenience.With our new range of selfie centric smartphones, we aim to be a part of the top 5 smartphone brands in the affordable segment by the end of the year.”

Mr. Hardeep Singh Johar, Vice President Sales, North and East, Mobiistar, said, “The smartphone market is extremely dynamic across the country withPunjab being one of the largest consumers of smartphones and we are certain that our offerings will be well received here. Apart from bringing selfie centric phones which are the demand of the hour, Mobiistar is also catering to all the other necessities like a strong distributor base and service centres for all round consumer convenience and satisfaction. We anticipate great results from this market and are very excited about the launch.”

‘It’s your time to shine’ with Mobiistar’s Selfie Focused Smartphones

There used to be a time when phones came with only one camera. The rear camera. Slowly but surely, we saw the advent of what is now known as the selfie camera. We are increasingly observing how this front camera has taken over every aspect of our life. From using it as a mirror to being self-reliant photographers, the selfie camera has now become a necessity. But this has been limited to the one selfie camera that does not provide you with the best shot, has lesser power than the rear camera or just does not allow you to shoe the breadth of your experience. The new range of smartphones will empower users to capture super fine selfies and group selfies giving them opportunities to shine brighter.

X1 Dual

The new range of smartphones will empower users to capture super fine selfies and group selfies giving them opportunities to shine brighter. The X1 Dual is equipped with 13-megapixel and 8-megapixel dual selfie camera. The X1 Dual has a specialized 120-degree wide-angle 8-megapixel camera which captures a wider view, this allows even more people to enter the frame and be part of those precious memories. The phone also comes equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera. To provide a full view display and a great viewing experience, the smartphone comes with a 2.75D curved screen. The X1 Dual also comes with a 5.7 inches IPS and 720 x 1440 HD+ screen resolution, 3GB RAM, 3000 mAH battery, 32GB ROM expandable storage up to 128GB and a dual hybrid sim slots. The new smartphone comes in Black and Blue variants with compelling design language.

E1 Selfie

The E1 Selfie smartphone on the other hand sports a 13-megapixel selfie camera and 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. The E1 Selfie produces exceptionally clear and bright images that are best in the segment. More details, contrast and colour ranges are captured, to reveal a brighter, clearer and more vibrant photo. The new smartphone comes with a full view display and a 2.5D curved screen for the great viewing experience. It is equipped with with 5.45-inch IPS and 720 x 1440 HD+ screen resolution, 3GB RAM, 3000 mAh battery, 32GB ROM expandable storage of up to 128 GB and a dual hybrid sim slots. To add zing to the lives of the consumers, the new smartphone comes with Gold and Black variants.

C2

The C2 comes with an 8-megapixel selfie camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera for detailed selfies. Equipped with autofocus and LED flash, the device is definitely value for money at the range it has entered the market.  For a perfect viewing experience, the new smartphone comes with a full view display and a 2.75D curved screen viewing experience. The smartphone is equipped with 5.34 inches IPS and 480 x 960 FWVGA+ screen resolution, 2GB RAM, 3000 mAh battery, 16GB ROM with an expandable storage of 128GB and dual hybrid sim slots. The new smartphone comes in Black and Blue variants with compelling design language.

C1

Sporting an 8-megapixel front camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera, the C1 is a specimen of India’s love for selfies. Available at a very tempting price point and equipped with a great camera, the C1 holds immense promise to shine. The new smartphone comes with a full view display and a 2.75D curved screen for the great viewing experience. The smartphone is equipped with 5.34 inches IPS and 480 x 960 FWVGA+ screen resolution, 2GB RAM, 3000 mAh battery, 16GB ROM with an expandable storage of 128GB and dual hybrid sim slots. To give the new age consumers plethora of color options, the smartphone comes with Blue, Gold and Black variants.

C1 Lite

Last but not the least, the C Lite come with a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera creating a good balance between features and affordability. The new smartphone comes with a full view display and a 2.75D curved screen for the great viewing experience. The smartphone is equipped with 5.34 inches IPS and 480 x 960 FWVGA+ screen resolution, 1GB RAM, 2700 mAh battery, 8GB ROM and expandable memory of 128GB. Now users don’t have to compromise on memory bit as the new smartphone comes with both a micro SD card slot and a dual sim slot. The smartphone comes in two beautiful variants- Gold and Black.  

‘It’s your time to shine’ with 7 Level Beauty Mode

All 5 phones are equipped with an indispensable feature that is the result of studying hundreds of facial scenarios. With a 7-level face beauty mode and upgraded photo-processing algorithms, the beauty filter is optimized to capture selfie photos that can brighten and soften the skin, enlarge eyes and enhance the v-line of the face. It has been carefully designed to highlight beauty, but never at the expense of looking unnatural.

Mobiistar has partnered with Reliance Jio, a world-class all-IP 4G LTE network and the largest mobile data network in the world, to bring exciting offers to Mobiistar users.

Under this offer, Jio users will get Rs. 2200 cashback with the newly launched Mobiistar devices. Users can enjoy Unlimited Data, Free Voice Calls, Free Roaming, Unlimited SMS (100/Day), Video Calls, Complimentary Jio Apps Subscription for Rs. 198/299 only.

This offer is valid on the X1 Dual, E1 Selfie and C1 devices till 30^th September 2018.

Neeru Bajwa and Amrit Maan to steal your hearts

with their sizzling chemistry in ‘Aate Di Chidi’
This film will hit the theatres on 19th of October.
Chandigarh, 22 August 2018. It is always said that to make any movie hit, the most important
part is the script and story. But when the biggest female superstar of pollywood Neeru Bajwa
and flag bearer of hit songs Amrit Maan come together, there is no better guarantee for a film
to be blockbuster. This fresh pair of the industry is all set with the biggest blockbuster of the
year ‘Aate Di Chidi’.
This movie will cast Neeru Bajwa and Amrit Maan as lead pair and the stellar star cast of the
movie includes Gurpreet Ghuggi, BN Sharma, Anmol Verma, Karamjit Anmol, Harby Sangha
and veteran actor Sardar Sohi. The genre of ‘Aate Di Chidi’ is a comedy and it will giggle

audience out by showcasing Punjab’s issue s in a humorous way. The movie is helmed by Harry
Bhatti. It’s a presentation by Teg Productions. This movie is shot in Punjab and Canada.
As the movie is yet to release, the one thing that is pulling the eyeballs is the chemistry of the
lead pair. Amrit Maan and Neeru Bajwa both are looking amazing together. Pictures from the
set are proof that they are all set to put the theatres on fire.
About this Neeru Bajwa quoted, “The environment of the set was so friendly and homely that
we didn’t feel we were working. The whole process was like we were on a vacation. Amrit and
I had already worked together in song Logo Muchh De from the movie ‘Laung Laachi’. It was
an amazing experience working with him and I feel when the energy of the surrounding is
positive ultimately everything falls into place.
Amrit Maan said, “As this is my debut movie as a lead so I was very nervous and excited at the
same time. But everyone on the set was so supportive that I feel I am blessed to be part of
such a wonderful project. Working with Neeru Bajwa is a once in a lifetime experience.
“Prior to shooting, we were very confused regarding the cast that who will play whom but
when we finally came up with the decision. Now as the shoot is done we are quite sure that no
one would be able to justify these characters as Neeru Bajwa and Amrit Maan did”, Charanjit
Singh Walia, the producer of the film quoted.
Aate Di Chidi will release worldwide on 19th October 2018.

SBI Ladies Club Chandigarh donated Rs. 1,11,111/- to Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund, Kerala

State Bank of India Ladies Club Chandigarh expressed grave concern over the loss of life and property in the ongoing unprecedented floods in Kerala. Expressing solidarity with the flood affected people, Smt. Rashmi Singh, President, SBI Ladies Club Chandigarh donated a sum of Rs.1,11,111/- (Rs. One lac eleven thousand one hundred eleven only) to Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Kerala; as a small contribution to mitigate their sufferings.

IDP Education Organized Australian Education Fair in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, 13thAugust, 2018 --- IDP Education India, the leading student placement service provider organized the Australian education fair on 12th of August in Chandigarh, for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia. The fair was attended by approximately 500 students in Chandigarh. The fair spanned across 20 Indian cities to bring together educational institutes and universities from Australia under one roof. The fair launched on 10th of August at Kolkata and will draw to a close in Indore on 04th September 2018. In addition to Chandigarh, the fair will be organized in cities of Kolkata, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Nagpur, Gurgaon, Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Jaipur and Indore.

Mr. Piyush Kumar Regional Director South Asia - IDP Education said, “IDP is Global leader in International student placement services, devoted to revolutionizing the way student placement is perceived in India. The motto is to carefully guide the aspiring candidates while ensuring a hassle free experience which would widen the horizon of opportunities available to them. Ensuring satisfaction to every student is our sole aim, while these education fairs act as medium to achieve our goal."

The Australian Education Fair is unique in terms of the options it provides to each seeker, to apply directly to the institution of his/her choice and receive first-hand information on courses, scholarships instantly. It takes away the tedious task of research and verifying university details from various sources. This time we have over 40 Australian institutions participating in the fair.

“Australian education is known for its excellence and what makes it all the more rewarding is the fact that students get post study work opportunities too.  Also 8 out of 39 Australian universities feature in  Top 150 in the world and 25 Universities feature in top 500 in the world as per Times Higher Education Rankings. ” added Mr. Kumar

In addition to meeting the institutions, the qualified students also received application fee waivers & scholarships. The scholarships range from a fee bursary to a 50% scholarship of tuition fee for selected students.

IDP’s Australian Education fair in Chandigarh provided an opportunity to have one-on-one interaction with the 24 Australian institutions mentioned below:

Curtin University Murdoch University
CQUniversity Navitas Australia
Deakin University and Deakin College RMIT University
Edith Cowan University and Edith Cowan College Study Group-Australia
Federation University Study Perth
Flinders University Swinburne University of Technology
Griffith University The Australian National University
International College of Hotel Management The University of Adelaide
James Cook University-Brisbane The University of Melbourne
James Cook University - Townsville The University of Sydney
Kaplan Business School University of South Australia
Kent Institute University of Tasmania
La Trobe University University of Wollongong
Macquarie University Victoria University
Melbourne Institute of Technology Western Sydney University
Monash University

SBI’s PAI comes to the rescue of the family of deceased Savings Bank account holder – Wife gets Rs.20.00 Lakhs on payment of premium of just Rs.1000/-

Chandigarh – 10th August 2018: Within two weeks of settlement of the claim under PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) of Rs.4.00 Lakhs of one of our deceased Savings Bank account holder Sh. Amandeep Singh, which was reported in the newspapers on 24.07.2018, the Bank has once again provided big financial support to the legal heirs of another Savings Bank account holder of the Bank under PAI.

In the instant case, one of our Savings Bank account holder met with an accident and died. Since the account holder had purchased a PAI policy by paying premium of Rs.1000/- only, the Bank has paid a sum of Rs.20.00 Lakhs to the wife of the deceased as per the policy. At the request of the family of our account holder, we are not disclosing the name of the beneficiary and the branch.

While the Bank wishes all its customers and account holders  a long and healthy life, it is also a fact that a large number of accidents do take place every day. Many of the accidents are fatal wherein the only bread earner of the family dies leaving the family in dire straits. However, the Savings Bank account holder of SBI can ensure to mitigate the financial hardships of their family in such an unfortunate and tragic situation. The Bank urges all its Savings Bank account holders to get themselves insured under PAI.