ocs visit patients to offer Diwali greetings

Chandgarh, October 25: Few days ahead of Diwali, while everybody is busy in last minutes shopping and decoration, doctors at Ojas Hospital came together to share Diwali festival joy with their patients.

The doctors greeted patients at hospital with gifts and sweets as part of ongoing Diwali celebrations in Hospital.

The doctors from cardio, ortho, nephrology, gyne and oncology welcomed patients at OPD and wish them well for their recovery.

It was a pleasant surprise for patients to meet the doctors and exchanged pleasantries for Diwali.

A group of doctors including Dr. Anurag Sharma, Dr. Suresh Singla, Dr. Virendar Sarwal, Dr. Gagandeep Gupta also visited treated patients at their residences to give Diwali greetings to them.

Dr. Harish Gupta, CEO of Ojas Hospital said that, “To ensure that no sense of forlornness sets among its patients and their relatives, the hospital decided to extend and share festival happiness with them.”

Max Fashion launches its first store in Pathankot with popular Punjabi model, actress, and singer Ms. Sara Gurpal

Pathankot, October 23:  Max Fashion, India’s leading fashion brand, opened its first store and unveiled festive TVC in Pathankot which is also its 62nd Store of North. Marking the occasion as one of the many milestone achievement, the store inauguration was done by famous Punjabi actress Ms. Sara Gurpal and Mr Shailendra Nath, General Manager, Max Fashion. Max also revealed the tagline for the festive season for this year– ‘Diwali Khushiyo Wali’. Max Fashion came up with three extraordinary range of Festive Collection to make this season stylish and colourful for everyone – The collections is called as Mystical Bloom, Banaras Tales and Sinduri.

The 'Mystical Bloom' collection is crafted in an earthy palette of colours, floral designs and the magic of Eastern opulence. The 'Banaras Tales' collection, on the other hand, is a timeless collection that reimagines the vintage Banaras textile and combines it with pastel hues and gold detailing. Sinduri, a collection inspired by festive shades of vermillion, mustards and ivory to celebrate supreme power and welcome new beginnings. Expanding the range with contemporary silhouettes in rich luxurious fabrics with intricacy of gold widens the opportunity to celebrate festival of India. All three collections have been specially curated to appeal to the whole family, with exclusive designs for women, men and kids.

Speaking at the grand launch, Mr Shailendra Nath, General Manager, Max Fashion said, “Festive season is all about families coming together and rejoicing the lasting essence of the season. We have created this range keeping Indian arts in mind and I am sure people will like our latest festive collection! There is something trendy in store for everyone!”

Commenting at the event, famous Punjabi actress Ms. Sara Gurpal said, “Shopping is the best part before our festivals. I love the collection because it reflects our Indian art and culture, used decorative prints and designs. These are apt to celebrate the joys of festivals.  I connect with Max easily as it offers the best of the trendy value fashion in the country.”

About Max Fashion:

Max Fashion, known for ‘everyday fashion’ is the biggest fashion brand across the Middle East and India. Opening its first store in the Middle East in 2004, the brand has grown at a phenomenal pace and is now present in 19 countries. In India, currently it has more than 300 stores with presence across 100+ cities; it has become the biggest fashion brand not only in the Middle East but also in India in the short period it has been here.

Max Fashion’s brand vision is to “democratise fashion” for the contemporary middle class by offering global fashion trends at amazingly affordable prices. It enjoys universal appeal across young families as well as millennials, who are not only fashion conscious but tech-savvy, because of a well-balanced portfolio across Apparel, Footwear & Accessories for Men, Women & Kids. With over 20,000 new designs across 8 seasons every year, consumers get access to truly fast fashion at amazingly low prices.

Max Fashion is a true Omni-channel brand with first in industry capabilities like “Click & Collect”, “Ship from Store” & “Return to Store”, apart from offering outstanding Online shopping experience through the maxfashion.in the website as well as an engaging app which is enjoyed by millions of consumers. 

Audi India drives in the New Audi A6

Chandigarh, October 24: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer today, launched the new Audi A6 in India. The successful model, at an attractive price is equipped with a powerful and peppy 2.0L TFSI engine and generates 180kW (245 hp) and 370 Nm of torque propelling the car from 0-100kmph in 6.8 seconds. The fully connected, comfortable, sporty and elegantly sculptured new Audi A6 45 TFSI is now available across Audi dealerships in India. Range starts at INR 54,20,000 onwards.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “With the launch of the new Audi A6, we are presenting the eighth generation of the successful full size sedan that brings numerous innovations to the segment. The new Audi A6 heralds the very best of luxury and technology, while also marking the entry of our first BS-VI compliant model in the country. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness – the elegantly sculptured new Audi A6 is a multi-talent in the luxury class and we are confident that it will be one of our best-selling models in the India.”

Mr. Dhillon further added, “The new Audi A6 is a car that will attract buyers who want to drive as well as be driven. It is a blend of front and rear seat comfort – offered with a host of gadgets that will appeal to the user. With the launch of the new Audi A6 and a slew of other launches in 2020 we are confident of increasing our car parc in India.”

Commenting on Audi India’s digitalization initiatives, Mr. Dhillon said, “Digital customer centric initiatives are a key focus area for Audi in India. With the new Audi A6 we are offering the ‘myAudi Connect’ App complimentary as an inaugural offer until December 31, 2019. The ‘myAudi Connect’ App compliments the lifestyle of the Audi owner – we are offering a host of features for the first time in India. Through these tech-driven, new age solutions we want our customers to experience what the Audi brand truly stands for - ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’.”

Audi India also introduced Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) elements that give customers a look and feel of a car that can be configured before purchase. As part of the Digital Retail initiatives, Audi India has also taken e-commerce to the next level – customers can now purchase genuine Audi merchandise directly online from the Audi Shop on URL (https://www.audiindia.in/audishop/)

New Audi A6 | Key Highlights - At a glance:

Operating system

·         New MMI touch response operating and display concept: two touchscreens with tactile and acoustic feedback and intelligent text input

·         Natural language voice control with onboard and online search

·         Audi virtual cockpit with Full HD resolution (1,920 x 720 pixels) and operation on the steering wheel.

·         Driver profiles in the Audi A6 that stores personalized settings for 7 drivers

Infotainment and Audi connect

·         MMI navigation plus with 25.65cms (10.1-inch) display and MMI touch response

·         Navigation with self-learning function on the basis of driver preferences

·         Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound

·         Audi Smartphone Interface with Audi phone box and wireless charging to make and receive calls and charge ones phone conveniently

Driver assistance systems

·         Audi Park assist with Front and Rear Parking Sensors

·         Lane Departure Warning

Broad-based electrification

·         Mild-hybrid technology (MHEV, mild hybrid electric vehicle) via belt alternator starter and additional lithium-ion battery, 12V subsystem

·         MHEV technology permits coasting with the combustion engine switched off, high recuperation power and extended start-stop operation

·         Linking of the MHEV system with vehicle sensors to boost efficiency and comfort

Body and interior

·         Luggage compartment with increased loading width and 530 liters capacity

·         Electric trunk lid with sensor-controlled activation by means of a kicking movement

·         Body with mixed steel and aluminum construction provides superb rigidity

·         Top performance with aeroacoustics and aerodynamics

·         Newly developed Leather / Leatherette seats

·         Large panoramic glass sunroof

Suspension

·         Direct ratio progressive steering

·         Comfort heavy duty suspension specifically designed to tackle bad road conditions

·         Electronic chassis platform (ECP) provides networked control of the adjustable components, Audi drive select dynamic handling system with various profiles

Powertrain

·         Audi A6 TFSI powered by a 2.0L TFSI engine generating 180KW (245hp) and 370 Nm of torque

·         7 Speed S tronic transmission

·         0-100 in 6.8 seconds

Exterior and lighting design

·         Technical, elegant design with taut roofline and short overhangs

·         Wide, low-set Singleframe grille, powerfully drawn air inlets

·         Side view with striking contours over the wheels, three-dimensionally shaped rear

·         Matrix LED headlights with high-resolution high beam, dynamic light function

Interior design, colors and materials

·         Interior with clean design, seamless fusion of architecture and operating concept

·         Almost invisibly integrated 25.65 cms (10.1-inch) display, only a few buttons and controls

·         Ambient and ambient contour lighting for the interior

·         Interior colors available in Mother of Pearl Beige and Okapi Brown

·         4-‘Zone Air-conditioning   

·         In-lays in metal finish walnut brown

·         Audi Music Interface in the rear

·         Electric adjustment of steering column

·         Memory function for the driver side seat and mirrors

·         73L Fuel Tank

·         225/55 R18 section tyres on 45.72cms (18”) Alloy Wheels

Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care’ launched

Chandigarh, October 25: India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd on Friday announced ‘Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care’ to offer one-stop solution to Yamaha customers.

The program can be availed by both existing and new Yamaha two wheeler customers for the whole range of current two wheelers offered by the company in the domestic market.

In line of its commitment to uniquely drive customers’ emotions towards the excitement and sportiness of Yamaha, the newly announced program will further improve customer experiences with the brand through a “one stop maintenance solution”. The company will offer three-fangled service commitment – time-based service that is, 90 minutes’ of vehicle service time, service quality, by deploying professionally trained Yamaha technicians and service care including roadside assistance, extended warranty, pick and drop and annual maintenance contracts (AMC).

While time-based commitment can bring methodical servicing and precision, expert technicians cultivating their technical skills under Yamaha’s global pedigree will offer finest solutions to the challenges of servicing, repairs and maintenance. Alongside, service care will match the experiences of the customers with The Yamaha Uniqueness in such a way that the excitement and sportiness of the Yamaha two wheelers remain fresh and invigorating, thus driving the whole Yamaha experience to come in full circles.

Ravinder Singh, senior vice president, strategy & planning, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. said, “ The whole program is designed to identify, diagnose and offer optimum maintenance to the Yamaha two wheelers. Yamaha will begin to roll out ‘Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care’ plans to the existing and new customers based on their usage patterns and choices from October 2019 onwards.”

One-day Master Class Workshop by famous hair stylist Jawed Habib held in Jawed Habib Salon & Academy, Zirakpur

Jawed Habib Salon & Academy has launched its new outlet in Zirakpur for the benefit of tricity customers. The academy, located on VIP Road, near Devaji Plaza, aims at providing scientific and systematic training to individuals aspiring to pursue a career in Cosmetology. It was established with an impetus to revolutionise the art of hair styling, beauty and make-up in India. Since its inception, the academy has enabled thousands of students to succeed in Cosmetology.

A one-day Master Class Workshop by famous Indian Hairstylist was held today at the academy. The celebrity hair specialist interacted and trained the participants in various latest techniques of hair care and personal grooming. All the participants were awarded a Master Class Certificate. 

“As efficient, credible and valued as any other vocational course in India, our courses range from a Foundation Course to Intensive Course on specialized subjects. The Zirakpur academy trains on various aspects of Hair, Makeup and Beauty, with the aim of meeting individual requirements,” said Ms Suvidha Sharma, Director, Jawed Habib Academy, Zirakpur.

Later, more training programmes were held at academies in Malerkotla and Moga by Harsimran, Master Franchiser in Punjab and Jawed Habib.

Jawed Habib said, “Our course fee is affordable and training is given by the experienced faculty. It is India’s leading Academy Chain with 100% finance option and job assistance. Upon completion of the course, the alumni of academy are readily accepted by leading brands of the relevant industry. A few exceptional students are directly absorbed into Jawed Habib’s chain of salons. The range of courses offered by this academy are tailored to meet specific requirement and time constraints.”

It partners with UK Gatehouse Awards and offers courses which are valid internationally. An utmost care is taken to adjust as per the native language of the customers as the medium of teaching is Hindi, Punjabi and English. Professionalism is at the core of what is done at the Jawed Habib Academy Zirakpur. Teaching salon etiquettes and mannerism is one of the key aspects of the academy.

It has luxurious ambience and customer satisfaction is the prime goal of this salon. All latest products and techniques are used in this salon. The services include: hair chemical treatment, hair coloring, hair styling, hair spa; premiun skin treatment, paedicure, manicure; fashion make-up, ramp make-up and bridal, etc.

Biryani Art Multi Cuisine Restaurant launched in Panchkula

Panchkula, October 23, 2019:

The 16th branch of “Biryani Art”, a multi-cuisine restaurant, was launched today in Panchkula. Mr Varinder Garg, Media Incharge, BJP Haryana was the chief guest of the programme.

20-years old Youngest Entrepreneur of the region, Manan Gupta, Franchise Director, Biryani Art, said, “I am happy to announce the launch 16th outlet of Biryani Art, which is present in seven cities, including Hydrabad, Gurgaon, Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Zirakpur and Panchkula. We are famous for our authentic Hyderabadi Biryani, which is prepared by Hyderabadi chefs.”

Mr Bhushan Gupta (Manan Gupta’s father) was also present at the inaugural ceremony. The new outlet is a delivery-cum-take away joint. Like our Zirakpur branch, this outlet also has 50 seating capacity. It serves veg and nonveg biryani, besides Tandoor and Indian Biryanis.

Biryani Art, Gurgaon outlet has received the prestigious Big FM Award.

The special dishes of Biryani Art include:  The Royal Hydrabadi Paneer 65 Biryani, Royal Hydrabadi Fish Biryani, Royal Hydrabadi Mutton Boti 65 Biryani, Royal Hydrabadi Ghost Keema Biryani, Royal Hydrabadi Murg Biryani, Royal Hydrabadi Chicken 65 Biryani, Hydrabadi Biryani, Subz Dum Biryani, Soya Dum Biryani, Paneer Dum Biryani, Egg Dum Biryani, Murg Dum Biryani, Murg Dum Biryani, Murg Boneless Biryani, Gost Dum Biryani and Keema Biryani.

It serves veg, nonveg and tandoori Starters, veg and nonveg Curry, Family pack, Breads and Desserts etc.

Miss and Mrs. North India Glamorous 2019 Fashion Contest in Chandigarh on 03 November 2019:

Miss & Mrs. North India Glamorous 2019 Fashion Contest & Glamorous Prince & Princess 2019 Little Stars Beauty Pageant organized by Glam Zone Unisex Salon is on 3rd November 2019 at Hotel Torquoise located in the Industrial Area, Phase-2, Chandigarh. Auditions are being taken for this first on 20th October 2019 at Glam Zone Salon SCF 117, First Floor, Phase 11 Mohali. During this time a large number of girls and children including women participated in the audition.

The next and last audition will be on 30th October 2019 from 4PM at Glam Zone Salon, Phase 11, Mohali. After which there will be grooming sessions on November 1 and November 2. And Grand Finale will be on 3rd November 2019 from 3PM Onwards.

Organizer Sudarshan Kumar said that through this contest, he wants to bring hidden talent of girls and women as well as children. His aim is to provide them a right platform through which he can go ahead and make good career. He said that two groups have been formed for Kids fashion contest. The first group of which will be from the age of 4 to 8 years. The second group of children will be from 8 to 12 years.

According to Mrs. Parveen (Partner of Glam Zone Salon), the winner of the contest, first runner up and second runner up will be honoured by crown, sash, trophy, gift, voucher, participation certificate, portfolio etc. Similarly, all title winners will be honoured by sash, trophy, gift, voucher, participation certificate, portfolio.

For Registration or More information, you can contact:
Sudarshan Kumar  856 900 856
Parveen  96 15 117 117

Toys“R”Us launches its first store in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, October 20^th, 2019: Tablez, the leading organized retail group has launched its first store of global retail toy brand Toys“R”Us in Chandigarh at Elante Mall today. This is the eleventhstoreofToys”R”Us in India after successful store launches in Chennai,Ghaziabad and Pune recently.

Speaking on the occasion, Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, Tablez,said, “We are excited to mark our entry into Chandigarh, which is one of the most youthful, trendsetting and the happiest cities in India. The vibe and vitality of the young population mirrors the youthfulness of the brand and we are positive that the store will have a great reception here.”

The world’s greatest toy store, Toys“R”Us offers a full range of toys for children in the age group of 3 to 11 years and has a dedicated section for each category of toys. The store will stock an extensive assortment of toys extending from a diecast car, to flying drones, to doll houses. Youngsters can likewise get a variety of games and toys like Nerf blasters, Lego blocks, Rubik cube along with youth basketball and football gear. Furthermore, children can discover instructive toys, craftsmanship and art, books, recreations and riddles in their learning class area.

The storealso consists of Build-A-Bear (BAB)in shop-in-shop format. Build-A-Bear engages kids in learning & creative customization of Bear, which is in line with the brand philosophy ‘Make Time for Play Time’ and assist in enabling toys to be a part of a child’s life.

The store is alongside equipped with Babies“R”Us,which is the quintessential stop for new expectant moms, young parents and offers a full range of products from diapers, food, wipes and almost everything a parent needs to nurture infants. The store stocks baby goods like travel and safety, baby gear, infant care and has curated apparel from Carter’s and OshKosh which are exclusively available at Babies”R”Us. 

Additionally, Toys”R”Us offers a unique program of Geoffrey’s Birthday Club at the store. A concept of giving kids a unique experience in their birthday month on enrollment with Toys”R”Us. The club includes special birthday parties, attractive offers, games, cake cutting, engagement activities - in all, a fun filled experience that Geoffrey plans for the kids.

Govt employees of Haryana unhappy with BJP : Kumari Selja

Chandigarh Oct 19, 2019 Haryana has witnessed numerous demonstrations in the last five years. This was probably the period of most number of protests in the government of any state. Whereas in the 2014 elections, Haryana government employees strongly supported the BJP. But this time, out of total 1.18 crore voters in the state, around 4.5 lakh government employees are going to play an important role.

Congress leader Kumari Selja says that state government employees are now looking at Congress. If her party comes into power, we will ensure that government employees get their due. “In our resolution letter, we have already assured the employees that the jobs of contract based guest teachers, computer operators and lab attendants will be confirmed. We have promised to remove the contract system in all government departments. Our party has also promised to provide equal pay and allowances to all the employees just like the Punjab employees. There is also a promise to implement the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission from January 1, 2016. It also includes raising the retirement age to 58 to 60 years like central employees.”

It is noteworthy that so far more than 10 lakh calls have been received on the free calling number 93553-33011, associated with the Congress resolution letter. A total of 1,45,693 lakh people have contacted for information related to government employees only.

The political equations have changed in the state, in such a situation, if these employees decide to teach BJP a lesson, then Congress may have an upper hand. The state has elections for 90 assembly seats on October 21, while the counting will be done on 24 October.

Meanwhile, All India Congress Committee spokesman Pawan Kheda issued a statement today saying that in the last five years, the Khattar government has broken all records of scams. Bus Tender Scam, Post Metric Scholarship Scam, Recruitment Scam, Camera Scam, Tiles Scam, Mining Scam, Electricity Meter Purchase Scam, Overloading Scam, GST Scam, Drug Scam, Galvanum Sheet Scam, Patanjali Land Scam etc. were already there, and now a new land scam has surfaced.

He said that on January 4, 2019, a 4000 square meter plot had been exchanged in Sector 30, Gurugram in the name of BJP by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, for which no advertisement was issued. The plot was given to BJP in 2016 in lieu of the allotted institutional plot in Sector 41, Gurugram. Total value of the plot allotted at sector 41 was Rs 10 crore 20 lakh. But keeping all the rules in mind, Chief Minister Khattar gave permission to change the commercial site in Sector 30 by his signature, which is estimated to be around Rs 72 crore.

According to the law, prior approval is required for the transfer of the plot, as shown by DC Gurugram's own recommendation as well. According to the rules of transfer of plot by HUDA (HSVP), dated 18.2.2013, the category of the plot cannot be changed under any circumstances, as has happened in this case.

Haryana has witnessed numerous demonstrations in the last five years. This was probably the period of most number of protests in the government of any state. Whereas in the 2014 elections, Haryana government employees strongly supported the BJP. But this time, out of total 1.18 crore voters in the state, around 4.5 lakh government employees are going to play an important role.

Congress leader Kumari Selja says that state government employees are now looking at Congress. If her party comes into power, we will ensure that government employees get their due. “In our resolution letter, we have already assured the employees that the jobs of contract based guest teachers, computer operators and lab attendants will be confirmed. We have promised to remove the contract system in all government departments. Our party has also promised to provide equal pay and allowances to all the employees just like the Punjab employees. There is also a promise to implement the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission from January 1, 2016. It also includes raising the retirement age to 58 to 60 years like central employees.”

It is noteworthy that so far more than 10 lakh calls have been received on the free calling number 93553-33011, associated with the Congress resolution letter. A total of 1,45,693 lakh people have contacted for information related to government employees only.

The political equations have changed in the state, in such a situation, if these employees decide to teach BJP a lesson, then Congress may have an upper hand. The state has elections for 90 assembly seats on October 21, while the counting will be done on 24 October.

Meanwhile, All India Congress Committee spokesman Pawan Kheda issued a statement today saying that in the last five years, the Khattar government has broken all records of scams. Bus Tender Scam, Post Metric Scholarship Scam, Recruitment Scam, Camera Scam, Tiles Scam, Mining Scam, Electricity Meter Purchase Scam, Overloading Scam, GST Scam, Drug Scam, Galvanum Sheet Scam, Patanjali Land Scam etc. were already there, and now a new land scam has surfaced.

He said that on January 4, 2019, a 4000 square meter plot had been exchanged in Sector 30, Gurugram in the name of BJP by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, for which no advertisement was issued. The plot was given to BJP in 2016 in lieu of the allotted institutional plot in Sector 41, Gurugram. Total value of the plot allotted at sector 41 was Rs 10 crore 20 lakh. But keeping all the rules in mind, Chief Minister Khattar gave permission to change the commercial site in Sector 30 by his signature, which is estimated to be around Rs 72 crore.

According to the law, prior approval is required for the transfer of the plot, as shown by DC Gurugram's own recommendation as well. According to the rules of transfer of plot by HUDA (HSVP), dated 18.2.2013, the category of the plot cannot be changed under any circumstances, as has happened in this case.

More than 150 Robotic Surgeries confirm better success rate for Urological procedures: Dr. Manish Ahuja

Chandigarh, October 19, 2019: Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Mohali claimed that robotic surgeries has a better success rate when it comes to urological procedures. This revelation was based on more than 150 such robotic assisted surgeries performed successfully at the hospital. This was shared by Dr Manish Ahuja, Consultant, Urology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali. 

The use of robotic surgeries has been successful in bringing precision in surgeries. This helped to treat cases with complications as a 3D camera gave the surgeon more depth into the operable area. It also brought down time to recover as the blood loss during surgery is now reduced substantially. For complex prostate and kidney surgeries, the robotic assisted surgeries brought precision which helped improve the success rate than a traditional or even a key hole surgery. The camera also magnifies the view, thus, enabling the surgeon to work in complex areas with a far greater accuracy.

“This has enabled certain complex surgeries to be performed in the most effective, safe and precise way. Traditionally, the only way to do these operations was the open method. This entailed a big incision on the patient, post-operative pain requiring immobilization, and loss of time from work in addition to a big scar,” said Dr Manish Ahuja while speaking at a press conference here today.

The surgical robot improved upon these deficiencies. This method of surgery involves the use of certain special robotic instruments which are controlled by the surgeon using a computerized console. The robotic instruments are placed using very small keyhole cuts. A 3D camera is placed in the area to be operated. This gives the surgeon view of the third dimension – the depth. The use of robot also eliminates the human ‘tremor’ effect in surgeries with more accurate dissection and suturing resulting better surgical outcomes with less complications.

Dr Manish Ahuja shared the case of his patient Mr Bhupinder Singh, 67 years’ man from Bathinda, with the media. Dr Ahuja said, “When the patient came to us, he was already diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was in early stage and we planned for a robot assisted radical prostatectomy. The complex surgery was successfully completed. The pathological analysis of the removed prostate gland showed that the margins were clear. The prostate cancer was completely eliminated from the patient. He was released after 4 days of surgery.”

Sharing another case of 68-year-old Mr Onkar Singh from Hoshiarpur, Dr Ahuja said, “The patient was earlier diagnosed with prostate cancer. But since he underwent a transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) procedure before cancer was detected, it was a challenge to do another surgery at the same spot because of adhesions and bleeding. We planned a robotic surgery which gave us very good result with minimal blood loss. Post-surgery pathological analysis showed that cancer has completely been removed from body. He was discharged on 4^th day after surgery in satisfactory condition.”

55-year-old Mrs. Surinder Kaur from Kharar underwent ultrasound for vague abdominal pain which picked up the presence of a left kidney tumour. Further tests showed this to be a cancerous growth of 5 cm size which was a Stage 1 tumour. She underwent Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy last month. Blood loss was minimal. Her recovery was quick and she was discharged on 4^th day after surgery. The cancer bearing part of kidney was removed with great precision using robotic instruments. The pathological analysis of the tumour suggested that it had been completely cleared from the body.

Md Saifullah from Fatehgarh Sahib, a 42-year-old man had kidney stones last year which slipped down into ureter and caused blockage. This required two surgeries to clear up the blockage. But due to the stone induced damage, the ureter became narrow – developed a condition called stricture. He underwent robot assisted uretero-ureterostomy successfully 2 months back and is now completely pain free and stent free.

First Friday Forum Launches a Memoir on Guru Nanak Dev

Region’s one of the most active forums, First Friday Forum celebrated its twenty years of existence in the fond memory of Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th Birth Anniversary at Government Museum & Art Gallery, Sector 10-C, Chandigarh.

The celebration witnessed a historic launch of the book, ‘Guru Nanak Dev – Dispenser of Love and Light’ written by Dr SS Bhatti, Former Principal, Chandigarh College of Architecture and Founder, First Friday Forum. The book published by White Falcon Publishing, was launched by Er Gurpreet Singh, President, Institute of Sikh Studies (IOSS), Chandigarh, in the presence of Prof. Hardev Singh Virk, Eminent Scientist & Celebrity Sikh Scholar.

“I would like to thank Dr SS Bhatti and Prof HS Virk for having given me the honour to be the Chief Guest at the release of the book titled ‘Guru Nanak Dev - Dispenser of Love and Light’. This to have happened at the time when we are celebrating the 550^th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak is highly commendable, but one could not have expected anything less from Dr Bhatti,” stated Mr Singh.

Prof. Virk further reviewed the book’s content. “This volume is a welcome addition to the Sikh literature produced during 550th anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev. Dr Bhatti has tried to interpret revelation of Guru Nanak in the modern scientific context which is truly relevant and engaging,” he said.

“Guru Nanak Dev founded a new theology that Lord God had revealed to him with instruction to spread its message far and wide. It is Revealed religion, not a rehashing of Vedic philosophy and Islamic doctrine as most scholars erroneously believe and propagate,” shared Dr Bhatti while providing an insight into his opinion on revelation, mysticism and creativity that are evident in his book.

“Since the word ‘religion’ has earned widespread revulsion and hatred because priests had for centuries been misusing power in connivance with the ruling class to exploit the masses, I have coined the term “Creative Mysticism” as a substitute, especially for the study and exposition of the tenets of the Sikh Faith, and you can find more about it in my book,” Dr Bhatti further added.

The book launch came to a close in high zeal and verve; marking the twenty years of excellent service provided by First Friday Forum that has held over 238 impactful talks by experts on diverse subjects in its Monthly Interaction Programme.