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(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...