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  Mohali: VRS Group organised a Clothes and Toys Donation Drive from 7th to 14th November for underprivileged children. The drive concluded on Children's Day.  This initiative was taken by VRS Group under the name 'V R your Smile'. VRS Group is a real estate company based in Mohali, which provides integrated commercial, residential, industrial and townships in the area.  On 14th November, VRS Group organised an event in District One, Sector 68, Mohali, International Airport Road ,  in which underprivileged children were invited to enjoy their day among amusements like toy trains, trampolines and cartoons, among other planned engagement activities. Post this, toys and clothes collected from the drop points, along with food packets for lunch were distributed among the children. Mr. Sumit Jindal, MD and CEO, VRS Group said, "It is really important to focus on the well-being of children. They don't just deserve the basic necessities, but also the right environme

Amritsar : A big Diwali celebration was held at Dreamcity NXT Club on GT road near DPS school, Amritsar . DreamCity NXT Amritsar, an iconic housing city of  AIPL  in the holy city, made the celebration of the Festival of Lights quite special for people of  Amritsar . Full of fun, frolic, music and sumptuous food, people had a  great time. The festival offered sumptuous dishes from food stalls, shopping, and dancing to the tune of live bands. There were lucky draws every hour and many more attractions. Children had a great time not only grabbed their cherished food from the stalls but also boosted their creativity through drawing, painting, and dance activities. “We at DreamCity believe in celebrating the moment of festivity and joy in a wholesome manner where people of all age groups have something to take away emotionally. The ‘Festival of Lights’ has a special significance in our lives, which we have tried to make memorable for people of  Amritsar ,” said Dalbir Singh Bedi, Ass

  Patiala :  After over a decade of revolutionizing the nightlife and dining scene in Delhi NCR,  Chandigarh , and  Lucknow , Boombox has now arrived with an all-new Luxury Bar format, Boombox Penthouse at  Downtown   Building , New Lal Bagh,  Upper Mall Road ,  Patiala . On this occasion, an exclusive party was organized at the sprawling Boombox Penthouse in which a renowned ramp model and a top-10 finalist of Miss India 2011, Aprajita Sharma and Dr Sukhmilap Ratol, owner of  Downtown   Building  along with prominent lifestyle influencers of Pink Sky graced the event. Sahil Baweja and Aprajita Sharma Sahil Baweja, Brand Owner, Boombox said, “Boombox is ready to redefine the dining and bar experience of partygoers in the royal city of  Patiala . We wanted to build upon the legacy of Boombox and fill in the void in  Patiala  of a premium bar and restaurant that is comfortable for a quick catch-up, a romantic night out, or a weekend party.” Baweja further informed that Boombox Pen

Bioclimatic architecture – a way of designing buildings based on local climate, and ensuring thermal comfort using environmental resources is fast gaining ground in  India . Bioclimatic architecture is at the core of green building development. The design style tries to integrate well into natural surroundings.  Omar K Rabie, an Egyptian architect says, "If one’s house is well oriented with the sun and the wind, encouraging favoured airflow and reducing unfavoured solar radiation, then he can open a window towards a well-shaded planted transitional space instead of using the AC when it gets hot. Bioclimatic architecture gels with nature, where residents have ample wind, sunlight, rain, heat, humidity, and other natural phenomena." Sumit Singla, CEO, PLPB It is noteworthy that Rabie an International Union of Architects (IUA) awarded designer has created the layout and design of the upcoming 'The Wellness City' on the  Chandigarh-Patiala Road , which is slated to be a

Chandigarh : The Chandigarh Regional Centre of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) celebrated its 7th Charter Day with a discussion on ways to uplift the standard of interior design education. The Chief Guest of the programme was Ms Sumit Kaur, Retd Chief Architect, Deptt of Urban Planning & Administration, Chandigarh, while Ar Ravindra Kumar from Bangalore was the guest speaker. IIID’s vision is highly professional by helping students in this field and encouraging local artists and artisans from different places. For this Chandigarh Centre is planning to hold a showcase with the theme of Art and Craft in the coming months, said Ar Manmohan Khanna, Founder Chairman of IIID Chandigarh Centre. He emphasized the need for standardization of professional education. Interior Designer Ashima Vashisht, Chairperson, IIID Chandigarh said, “We believe in raising awareness regarding interior designing and design profession to the masses. IIID believes in collaborations with m

Chandigarh : Showing its commitment to giving back to the roots and firming up the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ecosystem in Punjab , AIPL (Advance India Projects Limited), one of the most respected real estate developers, has joined hands with charitable organizations like Sikh Humanitarian Society and Shri Guru Granth Sahib Vidya Kendra to impart free education to needy children. AIPL is perhaps the only realty sector developer which organizes community kitchens on its sites for construction workers and office staff, catering to 2000 plus people every day.   “CSR is very close to our heart. It is an integral part of our mission statement and is non-negotiable. At AIPL, we believe in giving back to society and walking the talk to grow inclusively. We are focusing a lot on expanding the scope of our CSR in  Punjab  where our footprint is majorly increasing due to our delivered, ongoing, and upcoming real estate developments,” said Pankaj Pal, Group Executive Director, AI

Chandigarh : Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters and BAHRISONS Booksellers LLP, pioneers of specialty coffee and book culture in India respectively, announce the launch of their first café-cum-bookstore in Chandigarh . This collaboration, which marks the entry of both the brands in Chandigarh , brings together India ’s best specialty coffee and one of the oldest and most iconic bookstores in the country, under one roof. The brand-new outlet, spread across 3000 sq. ft., will be home to an extensive dine-in menu,home-brewing equipment, wide range of beverages and a comprehensive book collection for all age groups. Visitors will be able to choose from several hot and cold brews like Espresso, Pourover, Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Vietnamese-style coffee amongst many others - all brewed using Blue Tokai’s high-quality roasted beans. Customers will be in for a treat with food choices ranging from healthy sourdough sandwiches, egg-based preparations, salads, cold-pressed juices and a specia

  Chandigarh : The Kashmir Files, a film based on the atrocities done on Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, is gaining popularity and being promoted by the people themselves. Even the producers haven't had to spend much on its publicity. In such a situation, the producers of the film should spend 50% of the income generated by the film on helping the victimized Kashmiri Pandit families, said Ayurveda and Meditation Guru - Acharya Manish. Commenting on the movie, Acharya Manish said that it is heartbreaking to know about the atrocities done on Kashmiri Pandits by Islamic terrorists in the 1990s and their forced exodus from Kashmir valley. This tragedy has been portrayed well in the film. The audiences are getting to know the truth of 'Islamic Jihad' unleashed in the valley through this fact based portrayal of the 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide.'  He has also appealed to the government to support the victims' families of Kashmiri Pandits in relocating to Kashmir .

  Chandigarh : P unjab economy will get a big push through the development of an Integrated Industrial Township , providing a major impetus to planned urbanization in the region with manufacturing as the key driver. The Royale Estate Group (REG) has already created a vision document of such a township and has also announced its plans of foraying into the same. A true Integrated Industrial Township should have residential complexes alongside industrial parks to provide not just housing for workers and talents but a holistic lifestyle of live-work-play. “There are multiple benefits of an Integrated Industrial Township . It not only gives a big boost to the economy of the state but also meets emerging challenges as a futuristic smart industrial city where you have the convergence of next generation technologies across all sectors,” said Neeraj Kansal, Managing Director, REG. Piyush Kansal, another Director at REG, talking about the trend of Integrated Industrial Townships

    Chandigarh : Industry association ASSOCHAM congratulated Bhagwant Mann on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab and looked forward to working in close cooperation with his administration to build a stronger and future-ready state. "I congratulate Bhagwant Mann on being sworn in as the CM of Punjab. Punjab holds a vital role in the overall development of the nation and we at ASSOCHAM look forward to working with him and his team for creating more jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth of the state," said A S Mittal, Chairman ASSOCHAM North Regional Council. While congratulating Mann  for taking oath as Chief Minister of Punjab, Kulwin Seehra, Chairman ASSOCHAM Punjab Development Council said, “Punjab industry has a lot of expectations from Bhagwant Mann’s government and ASSOCHAM believes that he will bring a new revolution to the industry of Punjab with his new and energetic ideas.” He said the chamber would work shoulder-to-shoulder in pr

Chandigarh : Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Banwari Lal Purohit  gave away awards to 29 prominent women achievers on the occasion International Women's Day. The governor also unveiled a Coffee Table Book on the occasion. “International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to mark the success and achievements of women in social, economic, cultural and political spheres. Women are an epitome of strength, empathy, compassion and sacrifice. They seamlessly carry on so many roles of daughter, wife, caring mother or professional,” said Purohit at Touch Woman of Substance (TWOS-2022) award ceremony at Hyatt Regency here. Dr Preeti Jindal, President of Mohali Obstetrics & Gynecology Society and Director of the Touch Clinic informed the gathering that the ‘Touch Woman of Substance’ award function has been organized by The Touch Clinic for many years. “It is a matter of great pride for us that deserving women achievers received their awards from the hands of Punjab Go

Entertainment Desk : The King of Bollywood music, Mika Singh is popular for his dancing numbers. The singer has ample of dance songs to keep any party thriving. But this time Mika has come up with a romantic song. His latest song 'Majnu', being released on 5 th January, is all about love and sweet romance. The video of the song 'Majnu' shows Mika singing with a band. He is seen in a very stylish look. Mika said, "I always give my fans songs to dance on but this time I wanted to try something different from my usual style. 'Majnu' is a romantic song. I always like to challenge myself to try something new. My fans have given abundance of love to all my songs, I am sure Majnu is also going to take the same place in audience's heart." The song's music is composed by the talented duo Toshi and Shaarib Sabri. The song has a very catchy tune which will get anyone hooked to it in the first listen. Mika is known for his daunting voice and swanky st