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  New Delhi:  World renowned Buddhist Spiritual leader, Ven.  Bhikkhu Sanghasena , founder President and Spiritual Director,  Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC ), Leh-Ladakh,  was honoured with the “Respe ct Age International Award of Excellence 2019” at a special program held at India International Centre. The award was presented to Ven Sanghasena for his tireless services to the people of Ladakh particularly the old and destitute. He is also the founder president of Save the Himalayas Foundation. While expressing gratitude to the Respect Age International Foundation, Sanghasena said that service to the old and destitute is one among the highest blessings taught by Lord Buddha and urged everyone to ensure that none of the old persons should remain homeless and disrespectful. It may be noted that the MIMC campus in Leh has a special wing for old persons where they are provided with food, clothes, healthcare and shelter round the ye...

Chandigarh , 03 Dec, 2019 : The Down Syndrome Support Group India (DSSGI) in association with the Classico Outlet at Food Box, VR Punjab hosted a Drum Circle for children with special needs to celebrate World Disability Day today. The drum circle event was conceived by Ms Shivani Dhillon, founder and operator of both Down Syndrome Support Group India and Classico Outlet.  Her vision and goal is to gear their outlet as an example towards employment opportunities for specially abled children. Shivani’s facebook page “Down Syndrome Support Group India” gives information and motivates parents of children with special needs and Down Syndrome. Ms Shivani Dhillon said, “Djimbe Drums are traditional drums from Africa . Drumming can be a powerful tool to support children with special needs to help them address their social and communication needs, fine and gross motor skills. They also enhance their cognitive skills.”  Children with special needs sat together an...

(L to R) Anjani Sharma, Namisha Patel, Radhika Marwaha, Rahul Pasi, Rachit Khanna, Ajai Patel, Ketan Bhatia, Dimpple Kpoor & Joy Mitra (extreme right) Chandigarh : U&I International Fashion Week (Season 2) will be held at Hotel Hyatt Regency Chandigarh on 14-15 December, 2019. This will be a star-studded show of a scale, Chandigarh has rarely witnessed. Super model Sonalika Sahay and Deepti Gujral are likely to walk the ramp during the Fashion Week. This was announced at a press conference attended by designers: Joy Mitra, Dimpple Kpoor, Pratika Kapoor, Rachit Khanna and Anjani Sharma, besides Radhika Marwaha (Co-Director, U&I International), Ajai Patel (Business Development Manager), Ketan Bhatia (Show Director) and Kapil Gauhri (Choreographer) also interacted with the media. Addressing the press, Rahul Pasi, Founder Director, U&I International , said, “The Fashion Week will showcase works of many celebrity designers and top models of national and int...

Mohali: T he Punjab & Haryana High Court in its latest order, has directed the Punjab Government to file the Status Report by 9 th December, 2019 in the shifting of Mohali Dumping Ground to a village near Dera Bassi. The High Court bench of Justice Daya Chaudhary and Justice Sudhir Mittal recently called for the status report in view of the undertaking given in affidavit by Mr Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Local Government, Punjab on 01 May, 2012. The affidavit was given about the time schedule for setting up the solid waste management facility at village Samgauli near Dera Bassi. It was stated that 16 months would be required to complete the process after acquisition is completed with delivery of possession with contractors.    The Residents Welfare Society (RWS) of Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation (PSIEC) Housing Complex, Mohali has raised its demand of shifting the dumping yard from Sector 74, industrial area, as wa...

Mohali:  Mr Balbir Singh Sidhu, Minister for Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Govt of Punjab inaugurated the new showroom of 'WK Life', a famous international brand of ‘fashion, smart life and mobile accessories’ from Hong Kong , at SCF 73, Phase 3B2, Mohali sometime ago. Famous Punjabi actress Japji Khaira also visited the store. The showroom is being managed by three young entrepreneurs. There are hundreds of electronic, digital and fashionable products available at the store, which can not be found anywhere else in the tricity. From funky purses, travel pillows, pen drives, designer Bluetooth speakers to fragrances, mikes and a vast range of mobile phone accessories, one can find scores of innovative ideas and items. 'WK Life' is being run by Angadbir Grewal, Harmanbir Jhajj and Mohantaj Dhillon. All of them are students and this is their first step towards entrepreneurship. Angadbir said, “WK is a popular brand from Hong Kong , with 1,000 stores in 6...

Chandigarh : The Institute of Moving Images (IMI) has opened its doors in Chandigarh for the local talents, who want to make career in film industry. The Film School was inaugurated by Mr Jitender Yadav, IAS, Director- Tourism, Chandigarh Administration, at SCO 66-67, First Floor, Sector 17-A, opposite Hotel Taj. Ms Nazuk Kumar, IAS, SDM (Central), Chandigarh was the guest of honour. The film school offers affordable short and long-term courses to be conducted by professional faculty from Mumbai and also takes responsibility to guide and support the students in getting into the career of filmmaking and acting. Mr Pankaj Roy, Director, IMI said, “IMI is an intimate and innovative film school for high standard of practical training in all key areas of filmmaking with latest equipment. Since 2006, when the first student enrolled with us, we have come a long way. Today Institute of Moving Images is considered one of the prominent Film & Television institutes of India . I a...

Panchkula :  The Rainbow Cause (TRC), a registered non-profit society, organized a self-help and happiness programme – ‘Sunshine on a Cloudy Day’ for the inmates of the Red Cross Old Age Home recently. Over 50 persons attended the event, which included several young volunteers also.  The puppy therapy was also a part of the programme.  The main speakers included, Mr Urvijay Brar, Academician, Jurist Academy , Chandigarh and Vikas Luthra, Founder, Furever Friends, who spoke on how a person can maintain a good attitude towards life even when he or she is extremely busy and stressed, because of tough routine.  The attendees were then taught about few techniques which would help them in coping with anxiety by Jagriti Mahajan, Founder of TRC, while Bhawna Dhamija, counsellor, Mount Carmel School taught appropriate breathing techniques. The agenda of the programme was to help people become independent, when it comes to mental health, because no...

Gitika Srivastava, Founder of Navya Chandigarh :   Tata Memorial Centre and National Cancer Grid supported clinical informatics company Navya, is providing online expert opinions to cancer patients. This service allows patients to upload their reports and get a response from world renowned experts within 24 hours. Anyone can register on Navya and receive an expert opinion from the comfort of their home. Since 2015, Navya’s Online Expert Opinion Service has been used by over 35,000 patients from 68 countries. Patients in Punjab , Haryana and Himachal region can also benefit from this service. Gitika Srivastava, Founder of Navya, said,  “While diagnosing the presence of cancer can be relatively straightforward, treatment is highly specialized and the number of experts experienced in managing complex cases is very few. Many cancers are curable or can be managed for a number of years if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Choosing the right therapy can be the ...

Chandigarh: Giving deworming tablets to street dogs every three months can keep them calm. Sometimes the reason behind dog bites is simply a dog gets irritated due to worms in his stomach. Listen to your dog through his body language and ‘talk’ to him through easy-to-lean hand signals. Do not give painkillers or antibiotics to dogs or cats without Vet consultation. These were the few tips shared by experts at the Furever Friends First Aid Camp, held at PGI community Centre in Chandigarh recently. Vikas Luthra, Founder, Furever Friends said, “The purpose behind holding the camp was to enable people to handle minor injuries and give first-aid to street dogs and pets on the spot. As a rescue organisation, we try to help everyone who reports an injured animal to us. But we are a group of volunteers, who cannot reach all places at all times. Hence we urge the public, and enable them through first-aid camps like this, to help street dogs on their own also. More than money, we nee...

Advocate Satwant Singh Rangi (left) Mohali: The Residents Welfare Society (RWS) of Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation (PSIEC) Housing Complex, Mohali has reiterated its demand of shifting the dumping ground from Sector 74, industrial area, Mohali to village Samgauli, near Dera Bassi, as was already assured by the state government.  The dumping yard has been causing trouble to the people of residential as well as industrial area, because the foul smell, mosquitoes, flies and the hazardous medical waste pose a serious danger to the health of the residents and the employees alike.   Sardar Baldev Singh, ex-president, RWS said, “We first raised the issue in the court on 19 April, 2006 and pursued it with political leaders, officials and legal experts, but to no avail. The dumping yard is still in the centre of SAS Nagar. Our legal counsel Satwant Singh Rangi has been looking after the matter since then. On the assurance of the Principal Secretary (D...

Chandigarh: “While the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is the best investment option for everyone, who wants to invest money in stocks; investing in International Stocks is just a click away with the help of PPFAS schemes,” says Neil Parag Parikh, Chairman & CEO, PPFAS Mutual Fund.   Neil was in Chandigarh recently to address the Financial and Investment Advisors. He said, “Chandigarh, the wealthiest city of India has a great potential for investment in Mutual Funds. We will continue partnering with like-minded distributors and investors.” PPFAS Mutual Fund, sponsored by Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services Private Limited, manages money using value investing principles. It has about 1.25 Lakh investors and currently manages assets of Rs 2537 crore. Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab together constitute around 4 % of the Assets Under Management as well as the Unit holder base. Its flagship scheme, Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund, is one of a handful of In...

Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena  Chandigarh : Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), over 3-decades old educational and spiritual NGO based in Leh (Ladakh) has appealed to the international medical community to extend their support to the health services in remote Himalayas . Doctors are given a call to join the Global Doctors Association of the Himalaya (GDAH). The medical care available in the high Himalayas is inadequate for the local communities. There are not enough well-equipped hospitals with qualified doctors. To provide medical care to some of the poorest people and those living in the remotest villages of the Himalayan region, Bhikkhu Sanghasena, a Buddhist leader, meditation teacher, and founder of MIMC, established the Mahabodhi Karuna Charitable Hospital (MKCH) in 1995 at the Devachan campus of MIMC. “Global Doctors Association is an initiative to bring together doctors and medical professionals from around the world to deliver medical care and ...

In the ongoing tournament for the students of Inter College , organised by the Nisha Foundation at Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi , there is a lot of enthusiasm among the players and the football fans also. It is astonishing to see the young players playing, because all the players are competing to win the trophy and their aim is to make the team win. On the occasion, Nisha Kothari, Chairperson, Nisha Foundation said, “Our aim is to connect the children to sports, as well as the environment, so that children can survive the problems of polluted water and air in the coming times. Speaking on the occasion, Bhaskar Prakash, President of the Institute, said that all the 16 participants from Delhi University are from different colleges. Our aim is to bring the emerging players forward and help those, who are fed up with the financial system, so that they do not interfere in the progress of the children. He exhausted the children to prepare well and shine the name of India ...

New Delhi: Lions Club Delhi Veg has the distinction of the only club in the world, which has hosted many events in different embassies. This was disclosed by the Charter President Gaurav Gupta at the time of the installation ceremony of the newly elected President Lion Dr Vinod K. Verma and his team.  The ceremony was held at Swarn Jayanti Sadan of New Delhi and the new team was installed by District Governor Lion M.L. Arora.  Ambassador of Namibia , His Excellency Gabriel, diplomats from Burkino Faso and MP, Sh  Bhuwaneshwar Kalita, Justice S P Jain, former Secretaries Govt of India Mr Alok Perti and Mr K.D. Tripathi were among many IRS, IFS and IPS officers and  senior journalists, who graced the occasion. Dr Vinod K Verma said, ‘I am thankful to the senior Lions officials and specifically to the district governor Lion M L Arora and Charter President Lion Gaurav Gupta for the good wishes.’ He assured the Lion Team that he wi...

Invest $ 5 lac in US ventures and get Green Card : Jagdev Chandigarh:  There is a good news for those who want to settle down in America along with their family and also own property there by investing some money in employment generating US ventures. A guidance meet will be held regarding this on July 17 at Hotel Taj Chandigarh. USCIS requires that EB-5 investments must result in creation of 10 full-time jobs for US workers. These jobs must be created within two years period after the investor has received their conditional permanent residency. Mr Jagdev, Founder, PNJ5, a San Francisco based company, said, “We raise capital for projects within the guidelines of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, a US government initiative to encourage investment in job creating ventures.” A Green Card entitles you to a legal permanent residency in US. As an investor under EB-5 programme, spouse and unmarried children under 21-years age are also eligible to acquire PR in...

Over 180 companies displaying technologies useful for the healthcare industry Chandigarh: The 2nd edition of India Medical Show (IMS 2019) was inaugurated at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh on 26 April, 2019 by Dr G Dewan, Director, Health Service, Chandigarh. The exhibition is highly useful for the medical and healthcare professionals. SD Promo Media Pvt Ltd has organized the show with the support of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Chandigarh and over 500 hospitals. Dr Rajesh Dhir, President, IMA said, “ Chandigarh is becoming a medical hub. Such type of shows definitely give exposure to the medical professions. Technology plays a vital role in the healthcare industry and an array of innovations and new techniques are exhibited here.” Dr. Gagandeep Singh Sachdeva, CEO, Sohana Hospital was also present as the guest of honour.  The India Medical Show has an increased area of 1800 sq m. in comparison to last year. There are two halls in which...

Protection of the Himalayas is highly required: Bhikkhu Sanghasena The  Chandigarh  chapter of Save the Himalayas Foundation (SHF) was formally launched on 2nd April, 2019 at Doon Public School, Sector 21, Panchkula by Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President, Mahabodhi International Meditation Center (MIMC), Leh. Sanghasena founded SHF in 2016 with the aim of protecting the land, nature, people, culture and values of the Himalayan region. It focuses on glacier melt due to climate change; developing clean and renewable sources of energy; and promoting responsible, sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. Apart from  New Delhi  and Leh, the other centers are being planned for  Mount Abu ,  Nepal , Europe,  Australia  and  USA . An international Conference on environment was also held in Leh last year.   Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder, SHF, Ladakh  said, “I am happy to announce the SHF Chapter in  Chandigarh...