The Finch has come up with an exciting event to set the last weekend of this month

CHANDIGARH: The Finch, premium bar and restaurant, has come up with an exciting event to set the last weekend of this month high on the right notes.  Known for its magnificence and luxury, the place is ready to offer the most amazing and eclectic activities for it’s customers to enjoy the thrill of their favourite and Netflix’s most watched series along with aromatic flavors of delectable cuisines and heavenly taste of slurping beverage concoctions.


The event happening on 31st of January  is based on the popular American series, Friends, is a tribute to the show. Named after the series only, the brand has organized a fun activity based on the show for it’s customers where the winner will be rewarded with shots/beers/vouchers and some Friends’ merchandise. On the top of it, anybody who will come dressed up in the outfits/merchandise based on the characters of the series, his/her one beer will be on the house. The band Summer Breeze will be playing hard rock, Indie, Rock, Country/Folk genres to keep the place thriving upto it’s beats.

Pumpkart Rebrands Services as NNJA

Chandigarh  ,The fastest growing startup from this region, Pumpkart.com has rechristened the name of its service network Pumpkart Services as NNJA. NNJA is a spelling twist to the word Ninja which means someone who is a professional and expert in a skill. The re-branding strategy is part of Pumpkart's new service initiative - 'E Commerce 2.0' which has been formally unveiled. Pumpkart already has 15 service centres spread across Punjab which service and repair Home appliances, kitchen appliances and Electrical products.

KS Bhatia, CEO & Co Founder of Pumpkart.com said, "By the end of these 2020, Pumpkart is targeting to open 75 service centres across the three states of Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh. The major reason why many small companies are not able to expand their distribution network is because of the lack of a reliable service network, so we are creating that for companies on board our portal. We are a B2B E commerce company and have boarded many smaller brands of appliances and electrical products to sell on our platform. NNJA’s service network is currently being offered to these smaller brands to help them build trust and reliability with the customers and retailers."

Bhatia added, "Pumpkart is in talks with many large brands to make NNJA as authorised service centres for their products and by February, a formal announcement of on boarding of these brands shall be made."

It is noteworthy that Pumpkart which had signed an MoU with the Himachal government to open service centres in HP in the year 2020 is gearing up to take the state by storm. Under NNJA, Pumpkart is opening specialised workshops for Industrial repairs too for which Pumpkart has been known for over 20 years in the Northern Region.

With more than 7000 retailers and 450 registered Industries, Pumpkart is aggressively looking to expand its service network across the states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh this year. Pumpkart aims to make NNJA a household name for all kind of service and repair requirements over a period of time.

It is pertinent to mention here that unwieldy business models resulted in Snapdeal and Shopclues losing out on their  unicorn status in 2019. So with the dawn of 2020, there has been an increased focus by investors across all startups to become profitable.

Even in such a bleak scenario Pumpkart has been the only E commerce company to be profitable for the past 2 years. It  has now reinvented itself and become the only E commerce company which not only sells but also serves.

Summed up Bhatia, " Punjab and Chandigarh, as a  region had been left out in the initial startup boom. However startups based out of this region witnessed a very fast growth in 2019. In the new year I  expect them to unleash their full energy through innovations and entrepreneurship."

Nissan to launch new stylish SUV in 2020

Chandigarh :Nissan will launch its first made for India Compact SUV on the philosophy of “Make in India, Make for the World”.

Building on Nissan’s global SUV heritage and advanced technology, the New Compact SUV is designed for tomorrow’s journey as a feature-rich premium offering with stylish design for a strong and dynamic road presence. Nissan’s new SUV features the latest technology as a part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision as to how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society.

The compact SUV is a testimony to Nissan’s Global SUV DNA spirit of relentless innovation and Japanese engineering, building on Nissan’s iconic models such as the Patrol, Pathfinder, Armada, X-Trail, Juke, Qashqai and KICKS.

Sushma group salutes to the republic with Zirakpur flying high 3

Chandigarh: Sushma Group, major realty player of Punjab celebrated India's 71st Republic day on 25th January with fervour and lot of enthusiasm in Zirakpur. After the overwhelming response of the past two seasons of celebration, this year the group saluted to the republic of India with third season of its mega kite flying event that took place at Sushma Empiria located on PR-7, Airport Ring Road in Zirakpur.

The event was organised to revive the patriotic feelings and to promote the country's cultural diversity. The whole premise was caught up in the spirit of patriotism with tricolor decoration and patriotic songs playing. The day was commemorated by flying tri-coloured kites of different shapes and sizes which soon filled the whole sky with beautiful saffron, white and green colours, the colours reflecting unity, strength and lively culture of India. Around 300 people from across Tricity became the part of this grand kite flying event.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Prateek Mittal, Executive Director of Sushma Group said, "We are delighted to celebrate India’s 71st Republic Day. This is the most important day in the history of the nation which represents the true spirit of independent India and with the third edition of Zirakpur flying high we salute to the republic of India. With India's constitution coming in force, it's the day when India's transition to becoming an Independent republic was completed.

The principles of Republic India are justice, liberty, equality and fraternity and this festival is celebrated collectively by the people throughout the nation. The rich culture of India shows its unity in diversity and we at Sushma Group abide by the principles and adopt the true values of Indian culture and celebrate every occasion in unison”, he added further.  

Himesh Reshammiya all set to perform in Chandigarh

Chandigarh : After the grand success of Happy Hardy and Heer tour in Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, Baroda, kolkatta,  Mathura, Indore, Mehsana, Jaipur and Bangalore, now Super hit machine singer composer actor rockstar Himesh Reshammiya is all set to rock the Chandigarh city. Happy Hardy and Heer releases worldwide on 31th Jan 2020. The film is the biggest Musical of the year with a very powerful love story of three characters Happy Hardy and Heer who are very Indian at heart and embark on a journey of true love. The movie will showcase the music maestro in a double role for the very first time. The film also stars the very beautiful Sonia Mann. 

Himesh and the makers of the film Deepshikha Deshmukh and Sabita Manakchand and the music label tips decided to use a very different strategy of releasing the songs ahead of the trailer which worked out very well for them. Now that the music has become a blockbuster hit with teri meri kahani and Ashiqui mein teri topping the biggest charts all over they have decided to do huge promotional concerts in 12 cities across India.

“I don’t think any other film has ever used a promotional strategy like this ever before and this has been possible only because of the audience who have made the music so popular. I am looking forward to the upcoming concerts in all other cities of India as well." said Himesh.

The film is was shot in the beautiful cities of UK. It is produced by Deepshikha Deshmukh and Sabita Manakchand, directed and choreographed by Raka and releases on 31th Jan 2020 worldwide.

Chandigarh, January 25, 2019: After penning biographies on actors Shashi Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra renowned author Aseem Chhabra has now come out with a book based on actor Irrfan Khan. The book titled “Irrfan Khan, The Man, The Dreamer, The Star” was unveiled at Press Club, Sector 27, here. The book was released by the author and Mitul Dikshit, Chairman , Adab Foundation. The book launch event was organised by the city based NGO 'Adab Foundation' which works for promotion of the arts & literature in the region.

Drawn from personal interviews and told through many voices, author Aseem Chhabra, who is a freelance writer based at New York traced down renowned Indian Actor Irrfan Khan’s personal and artistic life in its many shades.

 Speaking on the occasion Aseem said, “After writing two books on Indian celebrities, I was looking for another interesting actor’s life to explore. Among other things, what attracted me in Irrfan is a parallel career, as he has also acted in Hollywood apart from Bollywood and is admired well by the audience.”

Mitul Dikshit said, "Adab Foundation keeps organising pertinent events related to art, photography, performing arts, literature etc. Under the aegis of Adab Foundation the Chandigarh Literature Festival is held every year. The book on Irrfan Khan was unveiled formally by conducting an interactive session   on the same which saw the author in discussion with me and a senior journalist from this region - Shayda Bano, who is also a part of Adab Foundation."  

Added Aseem, “I have been a big fan of Irrfan Khan since I saw him in his early films –Haasil, Maqbool, The Warrior and his other key Indian films, The Namesake, The Lunchbox, Piku and Talvar. So, the book celebrates Irrfan Khan through his work while also tracking his personal life and his passions whether for acting or flying .”

Asked about the challenges he faced while writing this book, Aseem said, “The biggest challenge was that I started working on the book around the time Irrfan had shifted to London to get medical treatment for neuroendocrine tumour. While I was in touch with him in 2018 and he knew I was working on this book, I was not able to interview him. But it helped that many directors, actors and friends of Irrfan were willing to talk to me.”

Talking about his first interaction, Aseem said that in the fall of 2006, I was in Queens, New York, walking to the subway station near my home. When I took the call, the person at the other end asked, “Hello!! Is that Aseem Chhabra?’ I responded yes and he then added ‘Sir, main Irrfan Khan bol raha hoon, Mumbai se (Sir, I am Irrfan Khan calling from Mumbai).”

Republic Day Celebrated at Dev Samaj College of Education

Chandigarh, January 25, 2020 :

Dev Samaj College of Education(DSCE), Sector 36B, Chandigarh organized a function to celebrate Republic Day as “Ek Bharat Sresth Bharat” to promote unity in the country & also for the upliftment of the girl child. The celebration also observed 'Voters' Day' which falls on 25th January, 2020 in the college premises with great zeal and enthusiasm.

The event aimed at inspiring young minds to learn the importance and need of constitution as well as voters' role in forming the Republic of the Nation. The celebration was supervised by Charanjit Kaur and Dr. Harpreet Kaur- NSS Officers of the college.

The function commenced with a speech by Dr. Agnese Dhillon - Principal DSCE who brought energy to the event through her motivational speech.

The speech was followed by the college prayer cum song titled 'Bharat Humara Desh Hai.'

Dr. Richa Sharma, Associate Professor, DSCE recited a poem composed by Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil. Other competitive activities like poster-making competition, song - recitation, speeches, etc. saw students taking part with full enthusiasm.

The event concluded with the National Anthem.

New Premium Hatch - Altroz launched to redefine the segment with its Gold Standard in Safety, Design, Technology and Driving Experience

Chandigarh, January 24, 2020: Marking its entry into the premium hatchback segment, Tata Motors today launched – the Altroz. The Altroz will be available in five trim levels across all Tata Motors authorized dealerships at an introductory price starting from INR 5.29 lakhs for the petrol version and INR 6.99 lakhs for the diesel version.

The Altroz is the first vehicle developed on the new ALFA architecture and the second vehicle showing the Impact 2.0 design language. With its striking design, bouquet of industry-first features and the most recent achievement of Global NCAP 5-star rating, it has set the GOLD Standard in Safety, Design, Driving Dynamics, Technology and Customer Delight. All set to entice customers, Altroz will come with 6 different factory-fitted customizable options.

According to Mr.Vivek Srivatsa, Head - Marketing, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our premium hatchback – The Altroz. The Altroz is already a product that we are proud of as it is the second Tata as well as Indian car, to have received a 5-star Global NCAP rating. It is a landmark product and is a true representative of the Gold Standard in Safety, Design, Technology, Driving Dynamics and Customer Delight. We are confident that this product will not only deliver the best driving experience to our customers, but also set new benchmarks as we set foot into the premium hatchback segment.”

Gold Standard of Safety

The Altroz sets the Gold Standard in safety with its 5 Star Global NCAP rating. The car comes with best-in-class safety features such as Advanced ALFA Architecture, ABS, EBD & CSC as standard and Dual Airbags. This comprehensive safety system along with the energy absorbing ALFA architecture ensures that the occupants of the Tata Altroz are recipients of world-class safety.

Gold Standard of Design

Based on the Impact 2.0 design philosophy, the Altroz’s futuristic design consists of modern, intelligent and tastefully crafted interiors. The 90 degree opening doors ensure that there is enough space for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. The laser cut alloy wheels and premium black piano finish on the interiors result in an unmatched road presence and help the customer arrive in style.

Gold Standard of Technology

Equipped with a 17.78 cm touchscreen Harman infotainment and class leading acoustics, the Altroz also comes with Voice command recognition, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and the Turn-by-Turn feature, ensuring a seamless experience.

 Gold Standard of Driving Dynamics

With its powerful petrol and diesel engines along with a fine-tuned suspension, the Altroz truly gives the customer a dynamic driving experience. The Cruise Control feature along with multidrive modes ensure comfortable driving in the city and on the highway.

Gold Standard of Customer Delight

The flat rear floor, rear AC vents, cabin space and 24 utility spaces ensure that the driving experience is convenient and comfortable. Spacious interiors along with a wearable key fob result in a hassle free experience for the customer.

To know more about the new range or to book a test drive, customers can visit ‘cars.tatamotors.com’ or follow social handles across Twitter - https://twitter.com/TataMotors_Carsand Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/officialtatamotorscars

Punjab State level Youth Festival 2020 hosted by Government of Punjab to kick off from 30th January at Chandigarh University

Youth Achievers of the state would be honored with Punjab Youth Achievers Award 2020 by State Government says Minister Rana Sodhi

Capt. Amarinder Singh Chief Minister Punjab to inaugurate Punjab State level Youth Festival 2020 on 3th Jan

uary at Chandigarh University   

Punjab Government announces new sports policy of the state: Reserves 3% government jobs for sports-persons and medal winners 

“Youth has major role to play in the development of society, state and nation at large and with this mission, the Government of Punjab is organizing a first of its kind Punjab State Youth Festival-2020 at the campus of Chandigarh University, Gharuan on 30th- 31st January 2020” announced Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and NRI Affairs, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi. He was speaking during a media interaction at the university campus. Rana Gurmit Singh was on a visit to Chandigarh University to meet the officials and look into the arrangements of the Punjab State Youth Festival. While giving details about the State Youth Festival, minister said, “The State Level Youth Festival in which more than 15,000 youth from different parts of the state would be taking part would be inaugurated by Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh on 30th January, while the valedictory ceremony would be held on 31st January”.  Special Secretary & Director, Sports & Youth Services, Sanjay Popali (IAS) Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. R. S. Bawa were also present on the occasion. 

Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi announced that, “In the new sports policy of the Punjab Government 3% of the jobs would be reserved for the sports-persons and medal winners with mission to encourage their achievements”. In addition Punjab Government has also hiked the prize money being given to sports achievers and medal winners from the state, added minister. The minister announced the new award policy and said, “Punjab Government will now offer a sum of 2.5 crores along government job to gold medal winners in Olympics while the silver medal winner would get 2 crores and bronze medal winners will get 1.5 crores”. Further Rana Gurmit Sodhi announced that the government will now give 1 crore award money to gold medal winner in Asian or Commonwealth games while the silver medal & bronze medal winners will get 75 lakhs and 50 lakhs respectively. The overall budget for the sports has been hiked by 35% and would now be about Rs 150 crores said Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi. 

While interacting with the media-persons, the minister added, “The two day State Level Youth Festival is being hosted by Department of Youth Services, Government of Punjab with theme Naari Da Sanman (Educating Youth to Respect Women) - Nashiya da Tyaag (Give-up Drugs) – Aao Sirjiye Nawa Punjab (Let’s participate in building New Punjab)”. By hosting the Youth Festival, the State Government wants to convey the message to the youth of Punjab that your participation is crucial for the development of state and the dream which Capt. Amarinder Singh has envisioned about Punjab can only be cherished if the energy of Youth can be channelized towards the prosperity of the state, said Rana Sodhi. Rana Sodhi added that, “Youth of Punjab would be apprised about the innovative advancements in the field of Science & Technology, opportunities in the field of entrepreneurship, careers in emerging areas of Industry, international career & study options and careers in Indian Armed Forces”. 

On the occasion, the minister launched the official website www.cuchd.in/pyf where youth of the state can register themselves for the participation in the Punjab State Youth Festival. While interacting with the media-persons, Rana Gurmit said, “Youth from different parts of Punjab would also be taking part in the State Talent Hunt in which they would be participating in the 16 categories of art & craft, cultural, literary and designing competitions which is an attempt by the government to provide a platform to the budding talent of the state”. Government of Punjab would be honoring the youth achievers with “Punjab Youth Icon Awards & Punjab Youth Achievers Award 2020” who have excelled in the field of Sports, Science & Technology, Civil & Administrative Services, Defense Services, Entrepreneurship, Cinema & Music, Culture & Literature and brought laurels for the Punjabi community and who have become role model for the next generation. 

“A career summit will be organized as a part of Punjab State Youth Festival in which the youth would be apprised about the career opportunities in the emerging fields and plenary sessions would be organized by the experts from Industry, Civil Services, Defense Services, Representatives of Foreign Embassies and delegates from International Universities who will guide them with the career path to be successful in the respective domains” added Special Secretary & Director, Sports & Youth Services, Sanjay Popali. In addition, there would be a Punjab Innovation Expo-2020 in which students from different universities and colleges of Punjab would be displaying their innovative products, patented products, start-up business models by the young entrepreneurs from different parts of Punjab in the Start-up and Innovation Exhibition during the State Youth Festival. 

“An exhibition VIRSA showcasing the rich & vibrant Punjabi Culture & Values would be organized by the students of Chandigarh University which is an attempt by the government to establish connection of today’s modern youth with their heritage so that the legacy of our traditions and rituals can be transferred safely into the hands of next generation” said Sanjay Popali. Live-concerts by Bollywood  singer Niti Mohan and Punjabi Singers Jigar, Singa, Ninja, Bani Sandhu and others would be performing live along with actors from Punjabi Film Industry during the Punjab State Youth Festival, Special Secretary & Director, Sports & Youth Services added. 

While interacting with the media, Chancellor, Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “The Department of Sports & Youth Affairs has developed a website to provide detailed information and schedule about the various activities planned under the Punjab State Youth Festival 2020”. For the Punjab Youth Achievers Award 2020, an online self-nomination process has been developed by the department where the youth from Punjab can apply to nominate themselves for the 13 categories of the awards that would be given by the Punjab Government during the state level youth festival.  

“Chandigarh University has made elaborate arrangements for the stay and transport of the youth travelling from different parts of Punjab to participate in the State level Youth Festival being organized by the Government” said, Chancellor, Chandigarh University. A state-of-the-art pavilion with ultra modern stage facilities is being erected to felicitate the youth to participate in all the events and activities so that they can gain confidence and become strong to face challenges of life, Sandhu added.     

NGO to hold blood donation camp for the Indian Army

Chandigarh, A blood donation camp 'Shaurya Blood Connect  With  Indian Army' will be organized by a city-based NGO 'I Am Still Human' (IASH) in  with PCL Gateway and DLF DT Mall, for the welfare of the Indian Army personnel.

 

The details of the camp were shared by  Vivek Mehra, Founder of  'I Am Still Human' and the 'Shaurya' campaign, who was accompanied by Jagjit Singh Majha, MD, PCL Gateway & a Philanthropist, Col(Retd.) Jarnail Singh, Deputy Director, Defence Services Welfare, Punjab and Siddharth Prakash, Mall Head, DLF City Centre during a press meet held at Press Club, Sector 27 here.

 

The 9th Edition  of Shaurya Blood Connect  With  Indian Army will be held from 10:30 am to 3 pm on January 24, (Friday) at DLF City Centre Mall, IT Park, Chandigarh. The blood donation camp will be conducted by a medical team of Command Hospital, Western Command, Chandimandir. A motivational session will also be held by Lt. Gen. (Retd) K.J Singh, PVSM, AVSM**, Former GOC-in-Chief, Western Command and Lily Bawa, Veerangnashri Awardee. Lily Bawa is wife of Late. Lt. Col. I.B.S Bawa, MVC and a proud mother of a gallantry awardee Army Officer. The motivational session will start at 1:30 pm on January 24.

 

While addressing the gathering, Vivek Mehra said, “The blood donation camp is a small contribution and a way to pay an ode to the Indian Armed forces, who lay  down their lives defending India  without thinking even once. This will be a great opportunity for the country to create a 'Blood Bond' with our brothers in uniform and contribute directly for the welfare of our beloved Indian Army. The blood will only be used for the welfare of jawans, officers, veterans and their dependents."

 

He emphasized that though the government has created several mediums to contribute for the welfare of armed forces, due to a lack of awareness among civilians, they are not able to offer their support to the Indian Armed Forces.

 

Jagjit Singh Majha, MD, PCL Gateway and a Philanthropist said, “We are supporting this blood donation camp under our corporate social responsibility. The camp is a wonderful opportunity for all the people to pay gratitude to our real heroes, who are round the clock doing their duty at the borders.”

 

Col(Retd.) Jarnail Singh, Deputy Director, Defence Services Welfare Punjab said, "Punjab's Defence Services Welfare department is happy to be collaborating with this noble initiative. I congratulate NGO 'I am Still Human' to have undertaken campaign 'Shaurya' under which it is organising many activities for welfare of the Indian Army. The blood donation camp is a need of the hour as this precious gift of life is much in need by the Indian Army."  Col Singh also  enumerated various welfare measures being taken by the Punjab government for serving as well as retired army personnel of Punjab. 

 

The camp will witness an impressive Army theme décor. An army band will also be in attendance. It is noteworthy that 'I Am Still Human' under the 'Shaurya' campaign before the upcoming blood donation camp has already successfully organised 8 camps at different places including capital New Delhi.  IASH took out a bike rally from Chandigarh to Mumbai in memory of the brave-hearts martyred in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. What's more under  ‘Shaurya Ye Diwali Veer Pariwaar Ke Saath'  the IASH volunteers took out a bike rally from Chandigarh to Jabalpur to pay tribute to children of Indian Army martyrs.

Runners will give the message of De-addiction on Republic Day

Hundreds of runners from many states to participate in the event on 26 January

Chandigarh: To give the message of De-addiction on the occasion of Republic Day, the Gillco Group and Urban Dive events are going to organize the Punjab Winter Half Marathon on 26 January. The competition will include hundreds of runners from the states of Punjab, Himachal, Jammu, Delhi. This marathon has a category of 5 km, 10 km, 21 km. Women, men, children can participate in this open competition, whose minimum age will be 10 years.

The competition will be held at Sector 126 Gillco Park Hills on Airport Road. In this competition, the 21 km race will be held at 6 am, the 10 km race is 6:40 and the 5 km race will be at 7 pm. Runners participating in this competition can get their registration online till 22 January and offline by 24 January. At the same time, 76-year-old marathon ambassador Amar Chauhan also known as golden Sikh who has won 78 gold medals and has run 89 marathons across the world so far, will join the marathon to complete his 90th marathon and will include event facilitator Sourav Kapoor who is an ultra-runner.

Executive Director of the Gillco Group Tejpreet Singh Gill, said that the Gillco Group is organizing a Punjab Winter Half Marathon Competition to make people aware of the drug addiction spread across Punjab. Which will give a message to the masses on how drug addiction across Punjab is spreading and how to fight back. For which the organizers and the Gillco Group have made full preparations. We hope that this marathon will make people more and more aware.

Director of Urban Dive Events, Aseem Girdhar said, “This marathon is a small effort to attract the youth of Punjab away from drugs and towards fitness”. We hope that people will support us in this initiative by participating in the marathon

Bunge India announces the Re-launch of Hudson Canola Oil

Chandigarh, 21^st January, 2020: Bunge India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bunge Ltd., one of the leading global agribusiness and food companies today announced the re-launch of Hudson Canola Oil. The Canola Oil brand ‘Hudson’, by Bunge India is being re-launched to consumers in a completely new avatar. The press conference to announce the re-launch was graced by an esteemed panel of experts – Celebrity Chef Amrita Raichand, Dr.Ramnik Singh Bedi, IMA President-Punjab, Dr. Mandeep Singh Kohli, Consultant Cardiologist and Mr. Milind Acharya, Marketing Head - Bunge India.  High on good fats like MUFA (Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids), Omega-3 and antioxidants like Vitamin-E, Canola Oil is recommended by IMA as a healthy cooking oil suitable for all types of cooking.

Speaking on the re-launch, Mr. Milind Acharya, Marketing Head - Bunge India says, “Hudson Canola Oilhas always been a house manager’s best friend in the kitchen. With its high percentage of Good fats, high smoke point, non-greasy texture, and high levels  Omega 3, Hudson Canola oil is determined to keep you and your family healthy asyou enjoydelicious foodcooked in it. With its high smoke point it is suitable for all kind of Indian cooking, be it shallow frying, tadka, or deep frying. With its low absorption properties and the goodness of Canola oil, Hudson is indeed one of the most suitable solution for a health conscious Indian Foodie. The new packaging lends a fresh and innovative look to the product highlighting the qualities of the brand”.

Commenting on the health benefits ofCanola Oil,Dr. Mandeep Singh Kohli, Consultant Cardiologist says, “Made from crushed seed of Canola in Canada, Canolaoilis one of the best oil for heart and overall health. Canola oil contains good amounts of mono unsaturated fats, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which makes it one of the healthiest cooking oil out there. Canola oil has more than 90% good fats, which helps cut cholesterol levels when used in replacement for saturated fats. It is naturally rich in vitamins E and K and is known to protect oxidation of cells and thereby may reduce skin problems and ageing signs like acne, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and spots apart from helping in maintaining coagulation of blood. Additionally, Hudson Refined Canola Oil is fortified with Vitamin A and Vitamin D which helps in protecting eyesight and strengthening the bones. Hence, Hudson Canola oil is one amongst the very few healthiest vegetable oils that is loaded with abundant goodness in a wholesome manner”.

The Indian Medical Association has recognised and recommends Hudson Canola Oil to bea healthy oil for everyday cooking. Dr.Ramnik Singh Bedi, IMA President-Punjab who was also present at the press event said, “Compared to all other vegetable oils the market, Canola oil is one among the very few vegetable oils that has the lowest levels of the fats that are "bad" for human health i.e. the saturated fatty acids. In fact, Canola oil contains two fatty acids that are essential in your diet because your body can't make them– the Linoleic acid (LA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid which protects against heart attacks and strokes by helping to lower bad cholesterol; and Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid which keep your heart healthy. Canola oil also contains very high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, which lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and help control blood glucose. Indian Medical Association recommends canola oil for everyday Indian cooking”. Hudson Canola Oil is perfect for all kind of Indian cooking – tadka, curries, deep frying or shallow frying.and even baking.

Celebrity Chef Amrita Raichand says, "Oil plays a great role in our diets even though many may think that dishes without oil are healthier which may not be right. There are dishes where one needs to use oil as a medium of cooking. This is where Hudson Canola Oil plays a great role. With a highsmoke point, it works very well for all types of cooking even frying, thereby not adversely affecting health! Indian Mothers will be highly impressed by this oil as it may be their answer to healthy cooking." Available in leading stores across India and several e-commerce websites, Hudson Canola Oil is fast becoming the oil of choice for health-conscious Indians. Hudson is one of the very few brands in the country that caters to varied consumer segments ranging from middle income group to the elite ones.

Audi drives in SUV Q8 at Rs 1.33 crore

Mumbai, January 15: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today launched the new face of its Q family - the Audi Q8. A combination of a four-door luxury coupé and a versatile SUV, the Audi Q8 is equipped with a powerful yet efficient 3.0 TFSI engine that generates 250KW (340 hp) and 500Nm of torque propelling the car from 0-100kmph in 5.9 seconds.  Richly equipped, comprehensively connected and tough enough for off-road duty, the Audi Q8 55 TFSI is a composed companion for business and leisure. It is big on customization and is priced at INR 1.33 Crore onwards

Commenting on the launch, Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “With the launch of the Audi Q8, we are targeting individuals who want their car to match their personality. Each Audi Q8 will be made-to-order, available with a plethora of customization options to choose from; we want every Q8 in the country to look different, from the outside and the inside. The Audi Q8 will be imported to India as a fully built units and there will be only 200 units on offer. The launch of our new flagship SUV marks the beginning of a power-packed year for us and we are confident that the Audi Q8 will attract enthusiasts who enjoy driving.”

Audi Q8 – Highlights at a glance:

 

Dimensional and space concept:

§  4.99 meters (16.4 ft) long, 2.00 meters (6.6 ft) wide and 1.71 meters (5.6 ft) tall

§  With a wheelbase of 3.00 meters (9.8 ft) it offers a specious interior

§  The luggage compartment holds up to 1,755 litres

 

Exterior Design:

§  Sporty design and upscale prestige like no other

§  Imposing Singleframe grille in octagonal design

§  The size & shape of the broad C-pillar evokes memories of race-winning quattro cars

§  LED headlights flow into swell in the upper fender

§  The flare of the fender starts midway on the door & extends to integrate elegantly with the rear lift gate

§  Pronounced air intakes enhance the aggressive SUV character

§  Panoramic sunroof and frameless doors

§  Standard HD Matrix LED Technology brighten up the darkest nights

§  Continuous running LED strip with dynamic indicators

§  Trapezoidal tailpipe design, High Gloss Black design trim and Diffusers in Anthracite black optional

§  Optional S Line Exterior package for sporty and aggressive looks

§  Optional S Line Sports Package with Sports Air Suspension, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel and Sports Seats

 

Interiors:

§  Wrap around design

§  High quality cabin ‘Aero-acoustics’

§  Driver-focused Cockpit design

§  Button-less MMI Navigation system with Touch Response

§  Options include customized contour seats with massage function and ventilation. Four-zone automatic air conditioning and air quality package with fragrance and ionizer further enhance the elegant ambience.

 

Features & Digitalization:

§  MMI and Touch Response – 2 Screens, Primary (25.65 cms,10.1”) and Secondary (21.84 cms, 8.6”)

§  Haptic and Acoustic feedback

§  MMI Search - Free Text Search

§  Natural language interaction with speed dialogue system

§  Advanced handwriting recognition – whole word recognition

§  Provision for shortcuts in the secondary screen

§  Audi Phone Box with Wireless Charging

§  B&O 3D Surround Sound System (23 Speakers, 1920 watts)

§  Audi Music and Smartphone Interface

 

Suspension and Drive:

§  3.0 L TFSI, 340 hp, 500 NM, BSVI compliant, 48V Mild Hybrid

§  0-100 in 5.9 seconds. Top Speed 250km/h

§  Fast and smooth-shifting eight-speed tiptronic transmission

§  254 millimeters of ground clearance, short overhangs, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and hill descent control

§  Standard progressive steering with optional all-wheel steering

§  Adaptive air suspension with controlled damping as standard

§  Audi Drive Select with 7 driving modes including “Individual” mode

 

Safety:

§  Audi Pre-Sense basic

§  8 Airbags

§  Audi Park Assist

§  Electronic Stabilization Program

 

Customization:

§  Audi Exclusive customization with 54 exterior colors, 11 interior colors and 9 wooden inlays to choose from

§  Infinite personalization possibilities

 

MyAudi Connect:

§  First-in-luxury car segment

§  One Application – All-Things Audi

RIWAAZ (Wedding, Lifestyle & Home Decor) Exhibition begins at Himachal Bhawan

RIWAAZ - a three-day wedding, lifestyle and home décor exhibition began at Himachal Bhawan, Sector 28 here today. The expo will continue till Monday, 20^th January. The exhibition is being held under the aegis of The Global Events & Planning Gurus. The exhibition is free for all between 11 AM to 8 PM daily.

Elaborating the salient features of the exhibition, the organisers - Mr Rattandeep Singh Walia and Mrs Aman Walia, Director, Global Events & Planning Gurus, said, “The exhibition is focused on the wedding season. There are a lot of varieties displayed here keeping in mind the wedding season buyers of lifestyle products and those who want to indulge in fashion wear and footwear buying. We have tried to bring almost everything under a roof related to the latest trends at this shopping fiesta.”

AK Fashions from Zirakpur has displayed designer wears. Me and U has brought home decor items, while Florina has brought pashima suits from Amritsar. Preeti from Chandigarh has brought kids accessories. Earthly Celestial has displayed beautiful accessories. One can find beautiful dupattas at the Eyecatchers. London Chicks has shown beautiful hand bags and Sufiyaan Couture by Zagan Abdul from Agra has brought designer dresses in formal and semi formal category. Meraki by Meenu & Tanya has shown beautiful designer pieces. Prabhnoor collection has displayed designer suits. Amaira from Karnal has shown designer dresses.

Reshamis from Lucknow has brought beautiful lenghas and sarees. Vimal enterprises from Delhi has shown suits and dresses. Miss Attitude has brought designer hand bags. Misthi's Closet has showcased velvet designer suits and Senorita has a lot of designer western wear dresses to sell. Simran from Dubai has brought designer dresses and suits. Shopping Bebo has brought western wear dresses.

Not only this, Home Makeover Studio has showcased curtains and Demante Perfumes has brought perfumes from Mumbai. Afghanistan Natural Dry Fruits is another interesting stall. While, Passion & Jewels has brought jewellery from Delhi, Emporia DR has jewellery from Jaipur.  

SR Fashioners Nainital showed western wear dresses. Shimonas Couture from Shimla brought designer dresses and suit material. Manushi from Panchkula has brought party wear dresses. Aarohi Collection from Ludhiana has brought coats and Banarsi Trends from Varanasi has shown banarsi products and dupattas.

 

RIWAAZ (Wedding, Lifestyle & Home Decor) Exhibition begins at Himachal Chandigarh

RIWAAZ - a three-day wedding, lifestyle and home décor exhibition began at Himachal Bhawan, Sector 28 here today. The expo will continue till Monday, 20^th January. The exhibition is being held under the aegis of The Global Events & Planning Gurus. The exhibition is free for all between 11 AM to 8 PM daily.

Elaborating the salient features of the exhibition, the organisers - Mr Rattandeep Singh Walia and Mrs Aman Walia, Director, Global Events & Planning Gurus, said, “The exhibition is focused on the wedding season. There are a lot of varieties displayed here keeping in mind the wedding season buyers of lifestyle products and those who want to indulge in fashion wear and footwear buying. We have tried to bring almost everything under a roof related to the latest trends at this shopping fiesta.”

AK Fashions from Zirakpur has displayed designer wears. Me and U has brought home decor items, while Florina has brought pashima suits from Amritsar. Preeti from Chandigarh has brought kids accessories. Earthly Celestial has displayed beautiful accessories. One can find beautiful dupattas at the Eyecatchers. London Chicks has shown beautiful hand bags and Sufiyaan Couture by Zagan Abdul from Agra has brought designer dresses in formal and semi formal category. Meraki by Meenu & Tanya has shown beautiful designer pieces. Prabhnoor collection has displayed designer suits. Amaira from Karnal has shown designer dresses.

Reshamis from Lucknow has brought beautiful lenghas and sarees. Vimal enterprises from Delhi has shown suits and dresses. Miss Attitude has brought designer hand bags. Misthi's Closet has showcased velvet designer suits and Senorita has a lot of designer western wear dresses to sell. Simran from Dubai has brought designer dresses and suits. Shopping Bebo has brought western wear dresses.

Not only this, Home Makeover Studio has showcased curtains and Demante Perfumes has brought perfumes from Mumbai. Afghanistan Natural Dry Fruits is another interesting stall. While, Passion & Jewels has brought jewellery from Delhi, Emporia DR has jewellery from Jaipur.  

SR Fashioners Nainital showed western wear dresses. Shimonas Couture from Shimla brought designer dresses and suit material. Manushi from Panchkula has brought party wear dresses. Aarohi Collection from Ludhiana has brought coats and Banarsi Trends from Varanasi has shown banarsi products and dupattas

Audi drives in SUV Q8 at Rs 1.33 crore

Mumbai, January 15: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today launched the new face of its Q family - the Audi Q8. A combination of a four-door luxury coupé and a versatile SUV, the Audi Q8 is equipped with a powerful yet efficient 3.0 TFSI engine that generates 250KW (340 hp) and 500Nm of torque propelling the car from 0-100kmph in 5.9 seconds.  Richly equipped, comprehensively connected and tough enough for off-road duty, the Audi Q8 55 TFSI is a composed companion for business and leisure. It is big on customization and is priced at INR 1.33 Crore onwards

Commenting on the launch, Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “With the launch of the Audi Q8, we are targeting individuals who want their car to match their personality. Each Audi Q8 will be made-to-order, available with a plethora of customization options to choose from; we want every Q8 in the country to look different, from the outside and the inside. The Audi Q8 will be imported to India as a fully built units and there will be only 200 units on offer. The launch of our new flagship SUV marks the beginning of a power-packed year for us and we are confident that the Audi Q8 will attract enthusiasts who enjoy driving.”

Audi Q8 – Highlights at a glance:

 

Dimensional and space concept:

§  4.99 meters (16.4 ft) long, 2.00 meters (6.6 ft) wide and 1.71 meters (5.6 ft) tall

§  With a wheelbase of 3.00 meters (9.8 ft) it offers a specious interior

§  The luggage compartment holds up to 1,755 litres

 

Exterior Design:

§  Sporty design and upscale prestige like no other

§  Imposing Singleframe grille in octagonal design

§  The size & shape of the broad C-pillar evokes memories of race-winning quattro cars

§  LED headlights flow into swell in the upper fender

§  The flare of the fender starts midway on the door & extends to integrate elegantly with the rear lift gate

§  Pronounced air intakes enhance the aggressive SUV character

§  Panoramic sunroof and frameless doors

§  Standard HD Matrix LED Technology brighten up the darkest nights

§  Continuous running LED strip with dynamic indicators

§  Trapezoidal tailpipe design, High Gloss Black design trim and Diffusers in Anthracite black optional

§  Optional S Line Exterior package for sporty and aggressive looks

§  Optional S Line Sports Package with Sports Air Suspension, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel and Sports Seats

 

Interiors:

§  Wrap around design

§  High quality cabin ‘Aero-acoustics’

§  Driver-focused Cockpit design

§  Button-less MMI Navigation system with Touch Response

§  Options include customized contour seats with massage function and ventilation. Four-zone automatic air conditioning and air quality package with fragrance and ionizer further enhance the elegant ambience.

 

Features & Digitalization:

§  MMI and Touch Response – 2 Screens, Primary (25.65 cms,10.1”) and Secondary (21.84 cms, 8.6”)

§  Haptic and Acoustic feedback

§  MMI Search - Free Text Search

§  Natural language interaction with speed dialogue system

§  Advanced handwriting recognition – whole word recognition

§  Provision for shortcuts in the secondary screen

§  Audi Phone Box with Wireless Charging

§  B&O 3D Surround Sound System (23 Speakers, 1920 watts)

§  Audi Music and Smartphone Interface

 

Suspension and Drive:

§  3.0 L TFSI, 340 hp, 500 NM, BSVI compliant, 48V Mild Hybrid

§  0-100 in 5.9 seconds. Top Speed 250km/h

§  Fast and smooth-shifting eight-speed tiptronic transmission

§  254 millimeters of ground clearance, short overhangs, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and hill descent control

§  Standard progressive steering with optional all-wheel steering

§  Adaptive air suspension with controlled damping as standard

§  Audi Drive Select with 7 driving modes including “Individual” mode

 

Safety:

§  Audi Pre-Sense basic

§  8 Airbags

§  Audi Park Assist

§  Electronic Stabilization Program

 

Customization:

§  Audi Exclusive customization with 54 exterior colors, 11 interior colors and 9 wooden inlays to choose from

§  Infinite personalization possibilities

 

MyAudi Connect:

§  First-in-luxury car segment

§  One Application – All-Things Audi

Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in Chandigarh to promote their movie Street Dancer 3D

Chandigarh : The millennials heartthrob Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor's movie Street Dancer 3D is all set to hit the theatres on 24th January. The actors were in Chandigarh along with Raghav Juyal and Sushant Pujari to promote their movie. During media interactions Varun mentioned that Chandigarh is a lucky city for him. Shraddha Kapoor sung 'Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' on everyone's request and the entire team danced to the Illegal 2 song from the movie.
Varun and Shraddha along with the team interacted with the college students and shaked  leg on  the popular song Muqabla, Garmi and Illegal 2 from their movie. The College students were overjoyed to have their favorite stars and kept chanting Street Dancer 3D!
 Varun and Shraddha also visited the popular mall were they were welcomed by sea of fans. The actors  were overwhelmed with the love the city gave them. 'Street Dancer 3D' produced by Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Lizelle D’Souza, directed by Remo D’Souza, starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhudeva & Nora Fatehi releases on 24th January 2020.'

India the 3rd most obese country in the world and Obesity is a leading cause of liver damage, besides Alcohol

Chandigarh,15^th Jan 2020: ToCreate awareness on “Obesity & its Health Hazards”a team of Doctors from Panchkula, addressed the media person today. Speaking on the occasion DrRajan Mittal, Consultant Gastroenterology, Interventional Endoscopy, Bariatric endoscopist said that “Obesity is an epidemic and India is right in the middle of a fat explosion.”

DrRajan shared that 73% of urban Indians are obese, that is 3 out of 4 people and a recent Lancet report quotes that 34% of India’s population is insufficiently active. What is even more alarming is that millions of youngsters and millennials are battling medical conditions and complications that arise from obesity - such as type-2 diabetes mellitus, Obstructive sleep apnea, Osteoarthritis, Low self-esteem, Depression, Infertility, Hernias, Cancers and Heart Failure.. Not to forget, the implications of the incalculable emotional cost attached to it. Obesity has led to an immense increase in the mortality rates across the nation – nearly reducing life expectancy by 9 years in women and 12 years in men.

DrRajanMittal shared that nowadaysBariatic Surgeries are on a risein India, as people have become more aware of complications that obesity brings.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, commonly known as ESG is not a surgery, but extends benefit of Surgery. It is a Non-Surgical procedure done endoscopically(pipe inserted through the mouth) . ESG involves suturing of the stomach from inside firstly leading to reduction in the size of the stomach & secondly whatever food is eaten, stays in stomach for longer time, hence causing sense of fullness and leads to prolonged satiety.

DrRajanfurther briefed that it is a 45 min daycare procedure, wherein patient is discharged same day and he/she resumes normal work from next day onwards. Patients who have undergone this procedure loose upto 18-20% of their total body weight over a period of 3-6 months. ESG is also indicated in patients who are not fit for conventional Bariatric Surgery.

Benefits of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty ( ESG)

• Non-Surgical procedure
• No cutting
• No Stapling
• 45 mins procedure
• Same day discharge
• 20% of total body weight loss.
• Same results as surgery.
• After endoscopy patient can do normal work from 2nd day onwards.

Indications for ESG

1. BMI of 27 - 40.
2. Obese patients with

a)    Diabetes,

b)    Joint Pain,

c)    Liver Damage,

d)    Obstructive Sleep Apnea,

e)    Depression,

f)     Menstrual irregularities.

Grand finale of MTB Cross Country Race held

Chandigarh, January 15: The mountain biking club, Riders of the Storm (ROS) conducted its yearly grand finale of MTB Cross Country Race in Shivalik foothills on the outskirts of the tricity.

 

The grand finale was dedicated to the memory of the club’s founder Amit Chopra, who died due to cancer in 2016. Mona Chopra the wife of late and her son flagged-off the race.

 

The finale attracts the best talent from the entire country riders from Bir Billing, Shimla, New Delhi, Manali, Bangalore, Dehradun, Haldwani besides riders from Team Hero, Team Cannondale, Scott Sports India, Team Btwin etc. 

 

The four categories carried total prizes worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs. The circuit for the race was a 15.5-km loop consisting of all elements of a MTB Cross Country Race including single track trail, mountain climbs, mountain descents, jeep off-road tracks, tarmac and riverbed.

 

The 12 kids also participated in kids’ loops which was organized first time by club.

The kids between the age of 6-yr to 12-yr participated in this race through mountainous terrain as a part of clubs’ commitment to promote the sport and identifying local talent at the earliest.

 

Indus hospital was the medical partner and took care of participants’ injuries and healing during the course.

 

Balram Kaleka one of the members of the club since it's inception and organizer of  grand finale said that we are happy to see mountain biking getting popular in the tricity.

 

The results of the race are:

 

Full circuit-Men Open (46-km)

1.Devender Thakur(Team Scott)

2.Ashsish Sherpa(Team Hastpa)

3.Vijay Prakash(Team ROS)

 

Experienced (32-km)

1. Rakshit Joshi (Dheradun)

2.Pranav Panwar(Dehradun)

3. Shobit Negi

 

Female (32-km)

1. Poonam Rana (Haldwani)

2. Silkie Schwartzenberg (ATH-Delhi)

3. Sophie Schwartzenberg (ATH-Delhi)

 

Masters (Males 40+) (46-km)

1. Sunil Borangpa( Manali)

2. Ricky Sharma (ATH-Delhi)

3.Nitin Nagpal(ATH-Delhi)

 

NCTOH 2020 Calendar release during Organising committee meeting

Department of Community Medicine & Public Health held the third organising committee to plan and review the progress updates for the upcoming 5th National Conference for Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) 2020. The meeting was organised under the chairmanship of Prof. Amarjeet Singh, HoD Department of Community Medicine &School of Public Health. The 5^th National Conference is scheduled to be held at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh from 25^th to 27^th September 2020.

While welcoming the members of organising committee, Prof Amarjeet Singh said that we are looking forward to make the conference unique than the previous held conference. Dr Sonu Goel, Organising Secretary NCTOH, briefed the committee regarding the conference. He said that over 800 delegates from across the country are expected to take part in the conference.

Apart from Dr Goel, Dr Ravindra Khaiwal, Additional Prof, PGIMER; Dr Mahesh Devnani, Assiciate Prof, PGIMER; Dr Manoj K Sharma, Asst. Prof, Centre of Public Health, PU; Dr Arpit Gupta, Asst Prof, OHSC, PGIMER; Dr Rakesh Gupta, DHS Punjab; Dr Sushma Kumari; lecturer, NINE, PGIMER, Mr Rajeev Choudhary, Project Coordinator, PGIMER attended the organising committee meeting.

After the meeting, the organising committee launched the Annual Calendar 2020 for the promotion of NCTOH. Chandigarh has already made its presence on global map by being first ‘Smoke Free City’ of the country. The event is expected to consolidate the efforts in this direction and to maintain the status of Chandigarh as ‘smoke free city’.

The three-day event will focus on diverse public health issues and challenges in tobacco control at the national and sub-national level along with the context-specific solutions for their replication towards achieving tobacco free environment.

The conference format will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, symposia, oral presentation, poster discussions, and workshops on many aspects of tobacco control.

AKSHAY LEADS NSUI PUNJAB REGISTER MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST MODI'S OPPRESSIVE ECONOMIC POLICIES

AMRITSAR, JANUARY 15: National Students Union of India (NSUI) Punjab President Akshay Sharma on Wednesday castigated the Modi regime for playing havoc with the lives of millions of people by utterly failing to control prices of essential goods thereby breaking the back of households across the country. 

Addressing a huge gathering here outside the historic Jallianwala Bagh, Akshay Sharma stated mindless and insane economic policies of Modi have brought masses to the brink of desperation and poverty adding that the present economic mess was unprecedented for which BJP had no solution. 

With retail inflation at over five year high, people across the country are feeling the brunt of this regime's mindless approach. Where is the roadmap, Mr. Prime Minister, thundered Akshay amidst slogans of Congress Lao, Desh Bachao. 

People had seen through the nefarious policies of Modi and will throw this BJP out of power soon, Akshay added addressing a huge crowd of people from all walks of life. 

Mere jumlas won't provide employment and young voter would give a befitting reply to BJP in the all forthcoming  Polls. 

People are waiting for their chance to reply and like other sections of society youth would vote in huge numbers against Modi Government to throw out this authoritarian regime.