Saturday 31 August 2024
Kitab Lovers Mega Book Fair "Load the Box" Kick Starts
किन्नर मंदिर में आदिशक्ति माता का यज्ञ, विशेष पूजन और 108 दीप पूजन किया
Friday 30 August 2024
Mastercard Collaborates with Gramophone to Enable agri Input and Credit Access for 2 Million Farmers in India
By 121 News
Chandigarh, August 30, 2024:- Mastercard today announced a collaboration with Gramophone, a leading agritech platform, to enable 2 million smallholder farmers on the Mastercard Community Pass platform in India with access to agri inputs. The two entities will work towards powering offline payments for farmers in rural and remote areas through the Community Pass financial inclusion card. Gramophone is also expected to enable their existing five lac farmers with offline payments and credit.
Community Pass provides a digital ecosystem for buyers who are looking for sustainable sources of quality produce at favourable market prices and supply chain financing; and for smallholder farmers looking for reliable markets, fair prices and access to credit. The platform brings together various agri sector stakeholders in a centralized agricultural marketplace, amplifying the collective positive impact on farming communities. Community Pass services also include an offline payment card, and inputs credit that will be rolled out in the coming months.
This collaboration with Gramophone will ensure that farmers are able to buy the right inputs at a fair price. The service will be rolled out later this year, starting with inputs and offline payments, while access to credit will be launched early next year. In addition, Gramophone plans to roll out innovative loyalty/cash-back schemes for its members via the offline-enabled card. Through this collaboration, Gramophone also seeks to enable easier access to working capital for their farmer producer organizations and small retailers for driving inputs and scaling business.
Ricardo Pareja, Head of Community Pass Markets, Mastercard, said that in line with the Government of India's vision to digitize the agriculture sector, Mastercard has been working to bring key stakeholders in the agri ecosystem onto one platform to ease credit and input access for farmers and enhance their incomes. This collaboration with Gramophone will ensure that farmers can access quality inputs of their choice, on easy credit terms, as well as the benefits of digital payments even without internet connectivity or smartphone availability.
Tauseef Khan, Co-founder, Gramophone said that in Gramophone, we have consistently delivered top-tier agronomy advisory and quality products through our, in-house technology platform enabling Input Commerce. Now, we are excited to add Mastercard's advanced technology stack and partner networks to further enhance India's agricultural ecosystem. Starting with a pilot in Madhya Pradesh, we will aim to support farmers across India by increasing their incomes by 50-60%, through access to inputs and credit.
Mastercard Community Pass is a shared, interoperable digital infrastructure for rural populations that has benefitted over 2 million Indian farmers across 25 districts in eight states, to date.
Thursday 29 August 2024
चावल की सही समय पर लिफ्टिंग न होने से उत्तरी हरियाणा राइस मिलर्स एसोसिएशन के राइस मिलर्स को रोजाना लग रहा है लाखों का चूना: विशाल अरोड़ा
फोर्टिस अस्पताल मोहाली ने जीवित दाता और मृतक दाता पर क्षेत्र का पहला एबीओ इन्कम्पैटेबल ट्रांसप्लांट कर नई उपलब्धियां की स्थापित
Wednesday 28 August 2024
भारतीय मज़दूर संघ, चंडीगढ़ ने लेज़र वैली पार्क मे किया पौधरोपण
सामाजिक और धार्मिक कार्यों को समर्पित उत्तरकाशी विकास परिषद, चंडीगढ़ का हुआ गठन
इस अवसर पर परिषद के संस्थापक आचार्य चन्द्र भूषण ने परिषद के कार्यकारिणी सदस्यों की घोषणा करते हुए प्रधान पद के लिए ईश्वर प्रसाद बिजल्वाण, उप प्रधान पद के लिए राम गोपाल नौटियाल, महासचिव पद के लिए चिंतामणी जोशी, सचिव पद हेतु सुरेश मिश्रा, कोषाध्यक्ष गया प्रसाद मिश्रा, सह-कोषाध्यक्ष पद के लिए बलराम नौटियाल, संगठन सचिव पद के लिए बलराम पैन्युली, प्रेस सचिव पद के लिए ओम प्रकाश भट्ट तथा प्रचार सचिव पद के लिए भरत सिंह रमोला को नियुक्त किया, जबकि समर्थक सदस्यों में सुरेन्द्र जोशी, पं दिनेश नौटियाल, रोशन जगूडी, विद्यादत बिजल्वाण, धर्मानंद मिश्रा व अन्यों के नाम की घोषणा की।
इस अवसर पर परिषद के संस्थापक आचार्य चन्द्र भूषण तथा परिषद् के सचिव पं सुरेश मिश्रा ने बताया कि परिषद् को रजिस्ट्रेशन चंडीगढ़ से हुआ है जिसका उदेश्य ट्राईसिटी में रह रहे उत्तरकाशी के लोगों को परिषद से जोड़ना है। उन्होंने कहा कि परिषद जरूरतमंद परिवारों व उत्तरकाशी के जरूरतमंद लोगों की हर प्रकार से सेवा करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। उन्होंने कहा कि कोई भी जो उत्तरकाशी का रहने वाला हो परिषद का सदस्य बन सकता है और सामाजिक व धार्मिक कार्योें को करने में अपना योगदान दे सकता है। उन्होंने कहा कि परिषद गौ माता को राष्ट्र माता को बनाने के लिए संकल्पित है जिसके लिए वे लोगों को जागरूक करना अपना कर्तव्य समझता है।
गौ गंगा कृपाकांक्षी गोपालमणी जी महाराज ने इस अवसर पर परिषद के सामाजिक व धार्मिक कार्यों वाले विचारों की सराहना की और परिषद को किसी भी प्रकार की आवश्यकता का पूरा करने पर आश्वस्त किया।
Universal Business School Wins the Title of ‘Emerging Innovator’ at ‘Enactus India National Exposition 2024’ Held at NOIDA
By 121 News
Chandigarh, August 28, 2024:-Universal Business School (UBS), India's leading global business school and a part of India's first Artificial Intelligence University – Universal AI University- has achieved a remarkable success at the 'Enactus India National Exposition 2024' held at Amity University, NOIDA; recently. 'Enactus UBS' (Universal Business School), a participating team of Universal Business School in the event, has been awarded the prestigious title of 'Emerging Innovator'. Notably, UBS has about 20 per cent of students out of its total enrollment for this academic year from the States of Punjab and New Delhi.
'Enactus UBS' competed with more than 110 teams gathered from across India. This milestone achievement showcased Universal Business School's focus on shaping up the students' mindsets to inculcate entrepreneurial skills and nurture innovative ideas.
Acknowledging the performance put up by Enactus UBS team, Prof Tarundeep Singh Anand, Founder of Universal Business School and Chancellor of Universal AI University said, that the 'Enactus UBS' team bagging the title of an 'Emerging Innovator' is a testimony of incredible potential of our young students' innovative minds and the decisive role our Institute has been playing in nurturing their talent and taking them to highly competitive platforms to perform and win. The success highlights the commitment of our students, faculties and the leadership in imparting social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Calling the success of 'Enactus UBS' as a milestone in the institute's journey, Dr Simon Mak, an international strategist and an Award – winning professor with vast expertise in Silicon Valley start-ups and academics who has recently taken the charge as a Vice Chancellor of Universal AI University said that this recognition fuels our Institution's passion to create lasting impact and inspire generations to come in our campus to pursue global-level academics. This will help the students in embarking upon the next chapter of innovation and social entrepreneurship in order to become global leaders of the future in their careers.
The event aimed at fostering social entrepreneurship among students of various institutions participating from all across India. 'UBS Enactus' demonstrated its performance among other institutions like SSBUICET, Panjab University, IIT Delhi, Delhi University, Thapar, St. Xavier's, NIFT, Lady Shri Ram College, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Commerce and VIT Chennai and many more.
Universal Business School's esteemed club patron, Dr. Asha Bhatia graced the event as the Chief Guest. Her presence, support and guidance inspired the team.
किन्नर समाज ने जी एम सी एच सेक्टर 32 के सहयोग से लगाया रक्तदान शिविर
नंदोत्सव मनाने के साथ श्री चैतन्य गौड़ीय मठ में तीन दिवसीय श्री कृष्णजन्माष्टमी समारोहों का समापन: अटूट भंडारा बरताया गया
जेपी गुप्ता ने बताया कि इससे पहले श्री कृष्णजन्माष्टमी जी के मुख्य समारोह में मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर मठ मंदिर में 13 बटालियन, केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल की कमांडेंट सुश्री कमल सिसोदिया भी माथा टेकने पधारीं। उनके साथ उनकी बटालियन के जवान भी थे। मठ मंदिर के स्वामी श्री वामन जी महाराज जी एवं प्रवक्ता जय प्रकाश गुप्ता ने उनका सत्कार किया व सरोपा भी दिया एवं यादगार स्वरुप एक स्मृति चिन्ह भी भेंट किया। इस अवसर पर कमल सिसोदिया ने पूजा अर्चना करने के बाद उपस्थित श्रद्धालुगणों को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि वे भगवान कृष्ण को अपना आराध्य मानती हैं क्योंकि भगवान कृष्ण के चमत्कार के कारण ही वे मौत के मुंह से वापिस आ पाईं थीं। उन्होंने भगवान कृष्ण की महिमा का वर्णन करते हुए सुदामा की कथा का वर्णन करते हुए कहा कि श्रीकृष्ण से कुछ भी मांगने की जरूरत नहीं है, क्योंकि सुदामा भी जब उनसे मिलने गए थे तो वे कुछ मांग नहीं पाए थे, परंतु जब वे वापिस अपनी झोंपड़ी को लौटे, तो वहां पर सब सुविधाओं से युक्त महल खड़ा था। उन्होंने कहा कि श्रीकृष्ण सर्वगुण संपन्न एवं सर्व कला सम्पूर्ण थे इसलिए हिंदू धर्म में देवी-देवताओं में सबसे ज्यादा श्री कृष्ण ही सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय हैं।
वहां पर मौजूद सभी भक्तजनों को भक्ति संदेश दिया जिसमें उन्होंने श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी से जुड़े महत्व के बारे में श्रद्धालुओं को समझाया तथा श्री कृष्ण द्वारा धर्म की स्थापना के लिए किए गए कार्यों का वर्णन किया, जिसमें श्री कृष्ण के जन्म से लेकर महाभारत युद्ध और गीता के वचनों के बारे में श्रद्धालुओं को अवगत कराया । भगवान श्री कृष्ण की शिक्षाओं को आत्मसात करने का आह्वान किया।
अंत में श्रीमती कमल सिसोदिया ने सभी श्रद्धालुओं के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया एवं उनके सुख-समृद्धि के लिए भगवान से प्रार्थना की।
इस अवसर पर कमल सिसोदिया ने मंदिर में प्रदर्शित झांकियों का भी अवलोकन किया व बहुत प्रभावित हुईं।
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Chitkara University Confers Raj P Narayanam, Chairman of Zaggle, with Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to FinTech and Entrepreneurship
By 121 News
Chandigarh, August 27, 2024:-Chitkara University has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) degree upon Raj P Narayanam, Founder and Executive Chairman of Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited. The honour, recommended by the Academic Council and Board of Management, recognises Narayanam's significant contributions to entrepreneurship, startup mentorship, and FinTech innovation.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University, praised Narayanam's achievements, stated that Raj P Narayanam exemplifies the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that Chitkara University strives to inspire in its students. His leadership in the fintech industry and dedication to nurturing young entrepreneurs are truly commendable. We are honoured to recognise his contributions with this honorary degree.
This recognition highlights Chitkara University's commitment to honouring leaders who have made impactful contributions to their fields, setting benchmarks in innovation and societal advancement. The university continues to promote an environment that encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving, reflecting its mission to shape future leaders.
Raj P Narayanam has played a pivotal role in India's startup ecosystem, making strategic investments in 47 businesses and leading successful ventures. His work has been instrumental in empowering startups and stimulating growth within India's entrepreneurial community. Under his leadership, Zaggle has become a leading fintech firm, revolutionising digital spend management and maintaining profitability for 17 consecutive quarters. The recent oversubscription of Zaggle's IPO by more than 13 times highlights his ability to attract significant investor confidence, including from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).
Apart from his business ventures, Narayanam has contributed to literature, celebrating the achievements of entrepreneurs and influential women through his publications. His book, Made in Hyderabad, profiles 25 local entrepreneurs, and his forthcoming release, 30 Power Women of Hyderabad, continues his mission to inspire through storytelling.
Expressing his gratitude for the honour, Raj P Narayanam said that he is honoured to receive this prestigious degree from Chitkara University. He is deeply thankful for this recognition and remain committed to supporting the growth of the fintech industry and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Raj Narayanam's accolades include being named 'FinTech Leader of the Year' at the BW Festival of Fintech Conclave & Awards 2024. He has also been recognised as one of Asia's Most Promising Business Persons by The Economic Times, and has received the Pride of Telangana Award, as well as the Entrepreneur Excellence Award from T-Hub.
Chitkara University congratulates Raj P Narayanam on this well-deserved honour and looks forward to his continued contributions to the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. The university remains dedicated to celebrating and nurturing talent that drives progress and positive change in society.
VFS Global- Visa Applications in India Surpass Pre-Pandemic Volumes in H1 2024
By 121 News
Chandigarh, August 27, 2024:-Robust pent-up demand for outbound travel from India for the first time went past the pre-pandemic levels in H1 2024 (January to June 2024). According to VFS Global that manages visa applications for 51 countries from India, the volumes recorded in H1 2024, surpassed the same period in 2019 by 2%. It also witnessed a steady 11% YoY growth in application counts over H1 2023.
Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer - (South Asia), VFS Global, said that outbound travel demand from India has remained robust and it was a matter of time that pre-pandemic levels were restored. India has been witnessing an extended travel season over the past two years and we are confident the momentum would last till the year-end. We remain committed to providing exceptional customer service through technology-led, seamless, highly secure and reliable solutions.
Talwar emphasised the importance of applicants being cautious of counterfeit websites and fraudulent social media pages that pose as VFS Global and offer appointments in exchange of money. Appointments are free and are exclusively available through www.vfsglobal.com on a first-come, first-served basis. As a responsible service provider, we persist in raising awareness about this concern and encourage applicants to arrange their travel plans well in advance.
Some of the popular destinations comprise Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, USA and UK. (in alphabetical order).
The preference for tailored services persisted as a predominant trend in visa application behaviours. VFS Global noted a significant increase in the demand for personalised services such as Visa At Your Doorstep (VAYD). This premium optional service allows applicants to manage the full visa application submission from their homes or any preferred location, including biometric enrolment. VAYD bookings in H1 2024 in India registered around five-fold increase when compared to 2019 as a well YoY increase of 16% over H1 2023. VFS Global provides its VAYD services for 16 nations within India, including Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the UK.
He added that the preference for personalized services like VAYD has increased among travelers post-pandemic due to health reasons. These offerings improve the visa application process by providing additional comfort and convenience. We anticipate a growing demand for these premium services that emphasize secure travel within this year as well.
VFS Global is the trusted partner to 52 sovereign governments in India and provides visa services on their behalf through a network of over 560 visa application centres spread across 19 cities. VFS Global's role in the visa application process is limited to front-end administrative tasks only, which include collecting visa application forms, required documentation as per the checklist, and enrol biometrics, if applicable. VFS Global has no role in the decision-making process of granting or refusing a visa.
Shalby Hospital Pioneers Non-Surgical Rezum Therapy for Prostate Treatment in North India
माँ दुर्गा नवरात्री में होने वाले रामोत्सव "रामलीला" की रिहर्सल शुरू
Monday 26 August 2024
चंडीगढ़ ट्रैफिक पुलिस और ओंकार चैरिटेबल फाउंडेशन ने आमजन को सड़क सुरक्षा, यातायात नियमों के बारे में किया जागरूक
Om Logistics Acquires ICD Bawal for INR 110 Crore, Sets New Logistics Benchmark
Saturday 24 August 2024
फोर्टिस मोहाली ने पंचकुला में नि:शुल्क ईएनटी और कैंसर स्क्रीनिंग शिविर में 200 से अधिक लोगों की जांच की
संत निरंकारी मिशन द्वारा रक्तदान शिविर का आयोजन रविवार 25 अगस्त 2024 को
ट्राइसिटी का सबसे बड़ा कॉकटेल गार्डन रोमियो लेन का ज़ीरकपुर में आगाज़
Friday 23 August 2024
शक्ति कलश, अग्नि कलश यात्रा और जीभ में त्रिशूल घोंप दिखाई धार्मिक आस्था
Thursday 22 August 2024
सुपर स्टार की खोज और फैशन फिएस्टा ग्रैंड फिनाले का 25 अगस्त को होगा आयोजन
फिनाले में उन फाइनलिस्टों द्वारा प्रदर्शन किया जाएगा, जिन्हें एक महीने तक चली कड़ी ऑनलाइन ऑडिशन प्रक्रिया के बाद चुना गया था। इस कार्यक्रम में दो प्रमुख खंड होंगे- एक गायन प्रतियोगिता और एक फैशन शो शाम के जजों के पैनल में तीन प्रसिद्ध हस्तियाँ मास्टर सलीम, सारा गुरपाल और हरीश वर्मा शामिल हैं। इस कार्यक्रम के मुख्य अतिथि हरियाणा विधानसभा के अध्यक्ष ज्ञान चंद गुप्ता होंगे और उस्ताद कालेराम विशेष अतिथि के रूप में शामिल होंगे।
इस कार्यक्रम के विजेताओं को प्रथम स्थान के लिए 50,000 रुपये, दूसरे स्थान के लिए 25,000 रुपये और तीसरे स्थान के लिए 7,500 रुपये का नकद पुरस्कार दिया जाएगा। सभी प्रतिभागियों को उनके प्रयासों के सम्मान में एक सांत्वना प्रमाण पत्र भी मिलेगा। सोशल मीडिया पर उत्कृष्ट सामग्री निर्माण के लिए 30 से अधिक प्रभावशाली लोगों को स्टार क्रिएटर पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया जाएगा।
दीपेंद्र पाल सिंह ग्रेवाल ने इस आयोजन के महत्व पर जोर देते हुए कहा कि यह मंच स्टार क्रिएटर्स और नई प्रतिभाओं को एक साथ लाता है, जो भविष्य में कंटेंट क्रिएटर्स की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका को उजागर करता है।
चंडीगढ़ कांग्रेस ने ईडी कार्यालय के बाहर विशाल धरना प्रदर्शन किया आयोजित
सेंट्रल बैंक ऑफ़ इंडिया ने चंडीगढ़ क्षेत्र में प्रथम महिला शाखा का किया शुभारंभ
Wednesday 21 August 2024
इंद्रधनुष के रंगों से सजी नृत्य प्रस्तुतियों द्वारा नव भारत के विकास की आस लिए प्राचीन कला केंद्र के कलाकारों द्वारा सुन्दर प्रयास
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Skoda- Kylaq: Škoda Auto India’s upcoming all-New Compact SUV
By 121 News
Chandigarh, August 21, 2024:– Today marks a major milestone for Škoda Auto India as it approaches a new era in India with its all-new compact SUV. Announced in February and following a recent teaser of its design, the vehicle has been named through an imaginative nationwide campaign. Reflecting the choice of thousands of people, Škoda Auto India's new SUV will be called the Kylaq, embodying a unique connection with its future drivers.
Speaking at the name unveil, Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said that our new compact SUV Kylaq is for the people of India. We wanted them to be part of every milestone of our biggest-ever launch in the country. The 'Name Your Škoda' campaign aimed at inculcating a sense of pride and belonging among participants and potential customers. The results are humbling with over 200,000 entries. It reinforces our legacy in India and showcases the great affinity people have towards brand Škoda. The naming process of a car is important for us. And this upcoming all-new compact SUV represents the ultimate milestone within the fastest growing and biggest segment in India. With the Kylaq, people, customers and fans have themselves named our newest family member, which is developed jointly by the teams in India and Europe, and will be locally manufactured.
The Name Your Škoda campaign, rolled out in February 2024, enabled the involvement and engagement of users, customers and the Fans of Škoda in picking the name for the all-new compact SUV that is to make its India and world debut in 2025. Through 'Name Your Škoda', participants suggested names for the compact SUV that begins with the letter 'K' and ends with the letter 'Q' with one or two syllables, in line with Škoda's tradition of naming their ICE SUVs. The campaign resulted in over 200,000 entries with over 24,000 unique names.
In the next phase, participants cast their vote for the choice among 15 shortlisted names. Basis the number of votes, from the 15 shortlisted names, 10 names were announced by Škoda Auto India. From the list, the winning name, which received the most votes and met all legal compliance criteria, was chosen for the all-new compact SUV. Kylaq is derived from the Sanskrit word for crystal, reflecting both the vehicle's pristine qualities and inspiration from Mt. Kailash.
Naming film - YouTube link (English): https://youtu.be/MJG9S36OfQg
Naming film - YouTube link (Hindi): https://youtu.be/tVlV_XHgLTs