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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...

  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...

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...

  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...

  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...

Sandeep Passey along with SK Sharma, Ex DGP Punjab, handing over a bank draft to the NGO Panchkula : Sandeep Passey, Managing Director, Intersoft Data Labs & Solutions Pvt Ltd, on the death anniversary of his father Om Prakash Passey, presented a bank draft of Rs.15 lakh under CSR to Dr. Rakesh Varmi, Founder and Life Chairman of Dedicated Brothers Group,  Punjab , for the eye surgery, cancer surgery and kidney surgery of the needy patients. The donation was handed over in the presence of former DGP of Punjab SK Sharma and the beneficiary patients. Sandeep Passey said, “We have donated this amount to the NGO as part of our CSR policy. Our company exports software and we provide financial assistance to organizations working for the welfare of children, adults, and street animals. Over the past 18 years, Intersoft has partnered with global organizations across a range of verticals including financial, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality services.” On this occasion, a f...

Ludhiana : AIPL DreamCity Ludhiana, made the festival of lights, quite special for Ludhinavis by holding the ‘Diwali event By The Lake’. It was not only full of food and fun but a lot of exciting prizes too -- every hour, including two cycles.             “We wanted to make the Festival of Lights memorable and a yearly activity, wherein the entire  Ludhiana  can shop, eat and entertain. There were 50 stalls for shopping, and food - including a Food Truck, apart from a Live band and lucky draws,” said Hemant Gupta, President, Sales, AIPL,  Punjab . Festival of Lights By The Lake indeed added value to the festive moments with the entire township decked up for the occasion,” said Gupta. Starting from 3 pm, AIPL’s Festival of Lights celebration continued till 10 pm. The event was anchored by Karan Masala, while the live band by the famous Harman kept the audience engaged. The residents of DreamC...

Mohali:  Connect Broadband, the leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) of Punjab, which is headquartered in Mohali, has launched ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection - Season 4’ for its valued existing and new customers to make the Festival of Lights quite special for them.  ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection-Season 4’ is open for those who take a new Connect Broadband connection; one who pays the bills in advance, and one who does the payment before the due date through the Connect Broadband App. The offer remains live till 31st October 2022. ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection-Season 4’ offer comes along with an exciting list of more than 100 prizes. You can avail the benefits of the prize coupon that incorporates 50 inches LED TV, microwaves, etc. All the prizes will be given through a lucky draw after 31st October. Enjoy the top-notch speed of the internet without any interruption along with the stupendous gifts that you may win. The Connect Broadband Punjab is a swift network and also promises more r...

  Chandigarh : The land of five rivers – as Punjab has famously been known for ages – is now housing some of the leading real estate developers who have their headquarters in Tier 1 cities – Advance India Projects Limited (AIPL), Omaxe, Emaar India , DLF and Ansal API are some of these. Not only Mohali in the Chandigarh capital region, but most of the other Tier II and III cities of the State are attracting investors.  The current dispensation led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seems to be keen to promote the realty sector, as the government knows well that the real estate sector will give a significant push to the state’s economy. It is indeed encouraging to notice the entry of major real estate developers in the state and it is very promising for this segment’s revival. This shall not only boost the economy of the state but also bring diversity in terms of the architecture, green building aspect, and long-term sustainability of the sector. Shamsheer Singh, ...

Charlotte , North Carolina : A Sikh student on the campus of the  University of North Carolina Charlotte had to face harassment last week. He was handcuffed and detained merely for wearing a kirpan — a Sikh article of faith.  Such mistreatment of a Sikh student and gross ignorance displayed by the 76-year-old university about Sikhism shocked the Sikh community around the world. Sikhs have been part of the American social fabric for over a century. People on social media questioned the lack of understanding about Sikhism at the university, known for taking pride in its diversity.  US University security harassing a Sikh student  UNITED SIKHS applauded the quick response from the university — as Chancellor Dr. Sharon L. Gaber issued an apology on the university website. We had written to the Dean of Students, Dr. Christine Reed Davis, seeking an apology for the misconduct that had taken place with Aman Singh. The apology from the Chancellor stated that they will us...

Amritsar : Fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Advance India Projects Limited (AIPL), a pioneer in real estate development, continues a unique plantation drive ‘Trees of Joy’, in Punjab, under which a micro forest of 550 saplings of 35 Native Species of Punjab is being planted as per Miyawaki (Japanese method) at Amritsar's AIPL Dream City NXT located on NH-1, Delhi-Amritsar Highway, on land owned by Vishnurupa Developers Private Limited. This plantation is being carried out by AIPL in collaboration with ECO-SIKH an 80G approved charitable society that works to mitigate the   threats of climate change and deterioration of the natural environment. The drive, "Trees of Joy" started with a plantation of 550 saplings held in presence of Mandeep Kaur Tangra, CEO, SmartQuartz, and Dr. Inderjit Kaur, Patron-President, All India Pingalwara Charitable Society ( Registered), Amritsar . Both eminent personalitie...

Pandit Rajesh Vashisht Chandigarh :  Punjab's world-renowned astrologer and consultant, Pandit Rajesh Vashisht has decided to be available for consultation in  England  from July 8-17, 2022 keeping in mind the wishes of his followers. Devotees wishing to meet Pt Vashisht can visit him in  England  during his stay. Pandit R Vee Vashisht says that there is nobody in the world who does not have any problem, and there is not a single problem that does not have a solution. Those people who are not getting desired results even after doing their work, should know their fate and take measures accordingly. Pt Vashisht says that everyone gets a strong chance to be successful once in a lifetime. If a person knows that opportunity well in advance and tries accordingly, then success is certain. With the help of astrology, it is possible to find out the right timing. Pt Vashisht is an expert in Numerology, Palmistry, and Vastu Shastra, and he has solutions to all k...

  Mohali :   "Education must prepare students to confidently choose their path in the rapidly changing world. Taking a suitable decision in such a dynamic environment appears to be not only tough but also complex for the students," says Ashpica Ahuja, who has done her Masters in Law from the world-famous University of Oxford . Ashpica was interacting with the media at the unveiling of Ed Consult, a unique 360-degree advisory service heralded by Ashpica for students wanting to join an international college or university.  Ashpica has returned from the UK to don the role of an expert educational counsellor in the 'study abroad' field. The idea is to help students make informed decisions about their global education objectives. She has always felt that students who dream of pursuing a global education have to face major challenges due to the lack of information about the innumerable courses and colleges existing in the global education arena. Ashpica realized the v...

Mohali (SAS Nagar): In what deals a severe blow to the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to improve the ease of doing business and anti-corruption drive in the state, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) is not releasing electricity connection to a commercial entity notwithstanding the directions of the court. The permanent Lok Adalat of SAS Nagar on May 20, 2022, had directed the PSPCL to release the electricity connection to M/s MM Builders, which runs Sky Jumper in Oxford Street , Zirakpur owned by S M Hotel. The court also ordered the attachment of salary of HS Oberai, XEN, Zirakpur Division, and PSPCL. The court has termed the action of PSPCL as contempt of the orders of the Permanent Lok Adalat.   The court order reads - “Despite the orders of this court, the PSPCL is avoiding releasing the connection on flimsy grounds. We are of the considered view that the action of PSPCL amounts to contempt of the orders of this Adalat. Accordingly, before taking any f...

  Ludhiana :  AIPL Housing and Urban Infrastructure Limited ( AHUIL), a leading realty infrastructure development company, is offering a plethora of openings for young and dynamic youth and seasoned professionals, who have the confidence and discipline to chase their dreams and grow. The company is organizing Walk-in Interviews for multiple openings at all levels in the Departments of Sales, Marketing, Accounts, HR, CRM, Legal, Liasoning,  Finance, and for different responsibilities related to Projects Construction (Planning/ Design/ MEP/ QA/QC/ Contracts and Procurement/ Billing/ HSE),” said a spokesperson of AIPL. The spokesperson said the aspirants can visit the Dreamcity Sales office for Walk-in Interviews at Dreamcity, Sidhwan Canal Road , Ludhiana on June 18 & 19, 2022. Before the walk-in-interview, interested candidates can register their names on https://tinyurl.com/AIPLwalkins .  The company is providing free cab/ shuttle s...

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 Towns...

  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 prom...

Chandigarh :  Startups of Punjab are expecting a lot from the state’s new Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, to accelerate their pace of expansion and growth, which will eventually help the state create jobs which is a pressing need. As the new CM took oath in Khatkar Kalan today, Punjab Startup Inc. announced a wish-list for the new CM. IT entrepreneurs of Punjab feel that startups have the potential to drive Punjab ’s holistic development sustainably. However, there are stumbling blocks that the new CM needs to remove. “The major issues needed to be addressed are making the International airport fully functional, technical workforce availability and technology ecosystem. A vicious circle of classroom teaching has been created course after course with department heads not encouraging students to opt for internships and jobs and pushing them for higher studies. As a result, there is always a workforce shortage in the IT industry. Tech education needs to be enabled at the tehsil...