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  Chandigarh : Senior members of the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) attended a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event organized by the Imperial Imaging and Intervention Center , Chandigarh on the topic of ‘Radiological Intervention and Advancements.’ The CME was graced by Dr. Sanjeev Goyal, Registrar of the Board of Ayurveda and Unani System of Medicine Punjab as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Ravi Doomra, Director, Ayurveda, Punjab, as the Guest of Honour. Dr RP Gaba, Patron of NIMA, served as the coordinator for the event. The experts deliberated upon different aspects of radiological intervention in treating various diseases. The latest interventions and advancements in radiology were discussed extensively during the CME. Topics raised included the PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatment for knee osteoarthritis, liver abscess drainage, and FNAC or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology - a diagnostic procedure used to investigate the body's lumps or masses, among others....

Chandigarh : In an uncommon feat, Experience Entertainment, the pioneer in events, drew an impressive crowd of over 15,000 individuals to the outskirts of Chandigarh in just two days, at The Bangr Festival - North India 's biggest music and lifestyle festival. The Bangr Festival etched its name in history with a stellar lineup featuring the likes of King, Anuv Jain, Talwiinder, and more. Experience Entertainment's ingenuity and display of creativity orchestrated a monumental event that captivated the masses and all this was done by the company on its own, without any major sponsorships, this is what set the achievement apart. The event was organised by Experience Entertainment’s team under the stellar leadership of Shrey Jain the Founder of Experience Entertainment. The festival not only showcased the musical prowess of renowned artists but also underscored Bangr's uniqueness created an immersive experience that resonated with attendees. This unconventional success stor...

Shrey Jain, Founder, Experience Entertainment Chandigarh : Boasting of a rich legacy of 5 years in the vibrant city of Chandigarh , Experience Entertainment under the stellar leadership of Shrey Jain and his team is bringing the much awaited Bangr Festival, north India ’s biggest music and lifestyle festival at Forest Hill Resort, Naya Gaon, on January 20-21, 2024. "Experience Entertainment stands as a pioneering event curation company. Specializing in crafting unforgettable experiences, the company has successfully orchestrated a multitude of concerts and club shows, garnering appreciation from audiences for their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment," said Shrey Jain. "Positioned as north India 's most significant music and lifestyle festival, Experience Entertainment's Bangr Festival will take place on January 20 and 21 at the breathtaking Forest Hill Resort. The festival's lineup is nothing short of extraordinary, featuring cha...

Amritsar:  According to Dr. Preeti Jindal  a Senior Consultant Gynaecologist, IVF, High-Risk Pregnancy, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon, "Robotic Gynae Surgery which utilizes robotic technology to perform gynecological surgeries offers several benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and shorter recovery time compared to traditional methods."  Dr. Jindal said this in a press release issued here.   Dr. Jindal's statement was aimed at spreading awareness about Robotic Gynae Surgery and its benefits.    She informed that Robotic Gynae Surgeries like hysterectomy - done to remove all or part of the uterus, endometriosis surgery - to remove tissues outside the uterus, oophorectomy - to surgically remove one or both ovaries and gynae cancer surgeries, are now available in the region.  "Robotic Gynae Surgery is the latest state-of-the-art technology and this has several advantages compared to both laparos...

New Delhi: GoDaddy Inc. , the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, released the second set of survey findings from its GoDaddy 2023 Data Observatory today. The survey found more the majority of Indian small businesses plan to implement marketing activities for their website, including advertising on social media platforms (77%), creating a responsive design for their website (70%), positioning the company better on search engines (70%), and monitoring the traffic of their pages (68%). Additionally, GoDaddy’s Data Observatory finds 48% of small businesses in India, who currently do not have a business website, plan to build one within the next three months and 43% plan to do it in the next year.This underscores the continued importance of social media and creating a holistic digital marketing strategy. Furthermore, small businessessurveyed in India reported their keenness to build an online sales channel (65%) and create a mobile application (60%). With digitalization growing at...

Chandigarh : Students from North India mainly Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR have a great opportunity to realise their dreams to study abroad as over 55 top universities, colleges, and institutes from Canada, UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, and Dubai will participate in the prestigious ‘Higher Education Conclave’, HEC, at Hyatt Regency here on August 13. The conclave will also showcase many renowned Indian Universities. The mega event is being organised by Silver Fern Education Consultants. To share greater details about the conclave a press meet was addressed by the organisers and even representatives of a participating college. Almasto Kapoor, CEO, Silver Fern Education Consultants; Varun Atolia, Vice President, Global, Silver Fern Education Consultants, Gaurav Soni, Manager, International Recruitment and Business Development, South Asia and Middle East, Cambrian College, Canada and Saurabh Verma, Sr. South Asia Representative, Cambrian ...

From left - Umesh Gupta, Ramajit Kaur, Seema Rajpal, Shivani Gupta, Manmohan Khanna, Jit Kr Gupta, Rakesh Bansal, Anju Bala, Shelja Gupta, Atam Prakash Singh, KP Singh. Chandigarh:  Architect Manmohan Khanna has been elected as the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Chandigarh Chapter, for the term 2023-25, in the recently concluded elections. He holds the distinction of being the Founder Chairman of this newly created Chapter, founded in the year 2015, and continued to head the unit till 2021. The installation ceremony programme was sponsored by JK Cement . Gopal Krishan, State Head, Sales and Marketing, JK Cement, and Amit Aggarwal, State Head, Technical, JK Cement and their team were present at the programme, who distributed the gifts also. Ar. Manmohan Khanna has also been the Founder Chairman of Chandigarh Centre of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) for 4 years during 2015-19. The newly elected team of the Chandigarh Chapter of IIA comp...

  Zirakpur:  To celebrate the joy of the winners of Sakarni's special scheme ‘Sapno Ki Udaan’, a grand event ‘Winners of Punjab’ was held at Best Western Hotel Maryland , Zirakpur. Sakrani also launched its new paint range - Washable Paint Quick Clean at the program. Chandigarh , like many other parts of the nation, has received unimaginable rains breaking all previous records. Incessant rains led to water-logging as well as traffic jams causing immense trouble to the people. Despite this situation, Sakrani's business partners from Punjab, Chandigarh , and Himachal Pradesh turned up in large numbers. The ‘Sakarni Winners of Punjab’ program started with the welcome and greetings from Chandigarh Sales Promoter Sanjay Sharma. The business partners of Sakarni were traditionally welcomed by applying tilak amidst the drum beats. The chairman of the company along with the business partners started the ceremony by lighting the lamps. Dr. Ashok Gupta, Chairman, Sakrani, address...

Ernst Pharmacia CEO Nikhil Aggarwal spoke on a number of issues related to India's Pharma Industry.  Chandigarh: The Indian pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a sea-change thanks to the support of the governments at the Centre and in the states, said Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO, Panchkula-based Ernst Pharmacia, adding that by 2026, there will be a remarkable transformation in cancer treatment thanks to the ongoing research in the USA. Aggarwal who founded Ernst Pharmacia which is headquartered in Panchkula was addressing different issues related to India's pharmaceutical industry during an interaction at an industry event in Tricity.  “Government of India and the state governments are promoting Indian manufacturers to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), this will reduce India's dependence on China and other countries for API,” said Nikhil, adding that Ernst Pharmacia is committed to providing a range of high standard pharmaceutical products at affordable prices ...

  Ashok Gupta, MD, Diplast (3rd from left) being felicitated by cycling enthusiasts  Chandigarh : A 50-km long cycling rally was held to promote wellness and camaraderie among the cycling groups of Tricity and Ambala. Another objective of the activity was to generate awareness among cycling enthusiasts about the upcoming mega wellness programme of Diplast, to be organised on June 25. The cycling event was held as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of Diplast.  Ashok Gupta, MD of Diplast said, "We supported the cycling event in keeping with our objective of promoting health and wellness in the region. I am happy to announce that we will be holding under our CSR initiative a wellness programme to encourage regular exercise, proper diet, and mental well-being so that illnesses are prevented and people are brought closer to nature. The programme which is scheduled to be held on June 25 at 'The Tree House Farm', located ne...

Mohali: Amity University bid farewell to its graduating batch of 2023 in a spectacular event filled with glitz, glamour, and Bollywood flair. The farewell, organized with a theme inspired by the world of Indian cinema, brought together students, faculty, and esteemed guests to commemorate the memorable journey of the graduating class. The farewell ceremony kicked off with a grand welcome for the outgoing students, who were bestowed with fun titles in true Bollywood style. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as the immediate juniors delighted the audience with their captivating performances, showcasing dance styles including bhangra, gidda, fusion, and freestyle,  sprinkled with a pinch of Bollywood tadka and a generous dose of drama. The event also witnessed the crowning of Mr. and Miss Amity University Punjab, with Bhavya being crowned Miss Amity University Punjab and Hamish being crowned Mr. Amity University Punjab.  Dr. Shivali Dhingra, Dean of the Faculty of Man...

Dharamshala, HP: The Recorded Music Performance Ltd (RMPL) the sole Copyright Society registered by the Government of India for managing Sound Recordings, has filed a suit for copyright infringement for songs played at the Gujarat Titans games played at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on behalf of one of its members. It is to be noted that a police complaint for copyright infringement of a song against Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been filed by RMPL in Mohali near   Chandigarh. A police complaint has also been made in Lucknow against Lucknow Supergiants (LSG). Mr. Sowmya Chowdhury, CEO of RMPL stated that RMPL is on its way to creating a platform in India where all Music Labels registered with RMPL, will get their rightful dues. “We ensure that the users of the music belonging to our members are provided due information about the Copyright Act well in advance. But if they still choose to ignore and willfully commit a cognizable offense, then we will be forced to take the necessa...

Chandigarh:  Harshita Joshi, a commerce student of  I S Dev Samaj  Senior Secondary School, Sector 21 Chandigarh scored an inspiring 93.8 percent in the CBSE Class 12 th  results declared recently. Khusleen Kaur, a Class 12 th  student scored 93.6 percent in the commerce stream.  Himani Thakur, a medical student of Dev Samaj School scored 90.8 percent, while Saurabh Kushwaha, a non-medical student scored 91.8 percent and Shivanshi Verma scored 88.4 percent in the arts stream. Meanwhile, in the   CBSE Class 10 th  result Priyanshu scored 95.8 percent. Samanpreet Kaur scored 90.2 percent, while Harnoor Kaur and Rhythm Sikka scored 89.8 percent in CBSE Class 10th results declared recently.    

  Chandigarh: A thought-provoking seminar was held here on ‘Net Zero: Alternate Fuel for Marine Propulsion’ under the aegis of the Marine Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineers India, Chandigarh Chapter, Institution for Innovation Industrial Engineering and Entrepreneurship, Mumbai, Merchant Navy Officers Association (MNOA), Chandigarh and The Company of Master Mariners (India), Chandigarh. Dr. Labh Singh FIE welcomed all dignitaries on Dias and the participants attending the seminar. MNOA Chandigarh president Captain T.S. Bhatia said that the seminar touched upon multiple challenges and opportunities in adopting green fuel in the marine sector. “As India strives to become a net zero emitter by 2070, we mariners too wish to contribute our bit in achieving the goal.” Prof S K Sharma, Prof Emeritus Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest, and Prof. (D...

Nidhi Sidhu, Founder-Director, Orane FDM, signed an MoU with Dr Pintu Mishra, Dean, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut. Chandigarh:  Orane FDM, an Institute  of Fashion, Design & Management, Chandigarh , has signed an MoU with  Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Nidhi Sidhu,  Founder Director, Orane FDM, signed the MoU with Dr. Pintu Mishra, Dean, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut at the Orane FDM Campus located at Sec 34, Chandigarh.   “I am happy to have partnered with Swami Vivekanand Subharti University. Under the agreement,  Orane FDM will be imparting quality education, training, and skills to the undergraduate students and who will then be further groomed in their post-graduate studies by experts of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University," said Nidhi Sidhu, adding “Orane FDM will also extend critical assistance in placing them”. Dr. Pintu Mishra, Dean, Swami Vivekanand S...

Amit Sheth, Comrades International  Brand Ambassador for the Indian Subcontinent ran the NMIMS Chandigarh Marathon. Chandigarh:  With an aim to create awareness about fitness among people and celebrate the upcoming ‘International Women’s Day’ - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Chandigarh organised a Half Marathon-'Narsee Monjee Half Marathon International Women's Day Run', which was flagged off at the NMIMS campus. The event was held in support of GOI’s ‘Fit India Movement’ which aims to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including sports in their daily lives.  Dr. Dharam Pal (IAS), Adviser to Administrator, Chandigarh (UT) was the chief guest and he also gave away prizes to the winners.   UT Adviser, Dr. Dharam Pal along with Amit Sheth, Honorary Secretary and Mentor, NMIMS graced the event and also participated in the run. Amit is also a well-known marathoner and was the first Indian national to run the Comrades Marathon in...

  Chandigarh: Renowned standup comedian Bharti Singh, who hails from Amritsar, visited HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences) to get her mother and mother-in-law treated, where both are undergoing treatment for kidney diseases through Naturopathy. At HIIMS, chronic diseases are treated through Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. HIIM's Corporate Office is in Zirakpur and its first hospital is located in Dera Bassi   near   Chandigarh. Bharti's mother said that she was feeling much better after the HIIMS treatment. She no longer needs to take Insulin injections. Seeing the improvement in her mother's health, Bharti herself visited HIIMS and received Neem-Karela therapy, which impressed her immensely. After receiving the therapy, she felt that all the toxins were coming out from her body. When Bharti's mother-in-law had the same problem, Bharti advised her also to go to HIIMS. Both, Bharti's mother and mother-in-law, are feeling better n...

  Chandigarh:  Merchant Navy Officers' Association (MNOA) Chandigarh has released the 9th edition of its Members’ Directory at a get- together held at Defence Services Officers Institute (DSOI) here. Around 150 members and their families attended the programme.  Capt JS Gill, former Deputy Director General of Shipping, Government of India, was the chief guest of the occasion and Tina Ahluwalia, India Head of BLU Maritime Consultancy, a Singapore-based Maritime company, was the guest of honour. Capt Tejinder Singh Bhatia, President of MNOA Chandigarh, said, “We have been publishing this directory almost every two years. Last time, in 2021, it could not be printed due to the pandemic. So it became more important for all of us to take out this edition at the first possible opportunity, mainly because few new members had joined the association in the meantime and the personal details of all the members needed to be updated regularly.” "The directory will...

  Sanjiv Singla, Chairman, PLPB Group (5th fm left) and members  of PLPB's senior management felicitating Mayor Chandigarh Anup Gupta (4th from left) at the inauguration of PLPB's Corporate Office in Sec 17, Chandigarh Chandigarh :  The corporate office of Prime Land Promoters and Builders (PLPB) was inaugurated at Sector 17C, Chandigarh . Dr Sharad Satya Chauhan, Special DGP, Punjab Police and MD, Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC) was the chief guest. City Mayor Mr Anup Gupta, Guest of Honour, also graced the occasion and extended his best wishes to PLPB. Sanjiv Singla, Chairman of PLPB, and Devraj Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director CMD) of PLPB were also present. Sumit Singla, CEO of PLPB said at the inauguration, “We are aiming at going global and hence we opted to operate from a location which was central and an address which was relevant as we at PLPB are creating the most unique township - ‘The Wellness City’ which will subsequently become a landmark ...

  The Finch -- Mixology at its best Ludhiana : After becoming a craze among food aficionados and partygoers in Mumbai and Chandigarh –  a leading famous restaurant and bar chain, The Finch has now expanded its footprint in Punjab, with an expansive vibrant outlet in Ludhiana , offering a fresh point of view on clubbing and dine-in experience in the city. The Finch outlet has opened in the heart of the city at Paragon WaterFront, South City Road , Ludhiana . Speaking on occasion, Sandeep Katiyar - Director and CEO, The Finch said, “We are extremely delighted that The Finch known for its ambiance, live music and wide range of cocktails and sumptuous food is ready to bring out the unique dining experience in Ludhiana . Elevating the culinary and mixology to new heights, we believe that the new restaurant and bar will help customers experience international-level dining. And we are sure that it will receive the love of the people of Ludhiana like we have received in the oth...