Car Sharing Gains Momentum With Myles

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- MYLES a car sharing service allows everyone to have a car without the burden of owning one, without the burden of monthly installments, insurance, or maintenance.

The largest network of self-drive service, MYLES is the pioneer to introduce the concept of car-sharing in India and is present in 21 cities with a fleet of 1000 plus cars. Myles is also the fastest growing self-drive brand in its category is witnessing a growth rate of 70% adding 5000 news users month-on-month. There is also a significant shift in consumer behavior with customers looking beyond self-drive for weekend travel with more than 50% of customers now using self-drive on weekdays. This is again borne out by the hourly bookings having more than tripled and now account for almost double its share among hourly, daily, weekly and monthly.

Announcing this decision, Ms. Sakshi Vij, Founder & CEO, Myles said that being a consumer-centric company, we want to make the processes as simple as possible for our customers. This festive season, we want our customers to plan their trips without any stress of car affordability by offering self-drive cars at prices as low as INR 37/ hour and pre authorization charges at merely INR 5000/- for most cars.  She further said that if you rent a car as per your need, Myles anyways promises that you can save anywhere between 20-40% of your yearly cost of owning a car and this further reduction will only add onto your savings. We believe that everyone should have an access to a car at any given time without any worries of owning a car and initiatives like these empower our customers and motivate them to use our services frequently.

Powerman Holds Gate Meeting in Preparation of 5th Nov Protest Rally

 

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- In preparation of 5^th November, 2015  protest rally held before the electricity office Sector 18, Chandigarh. For the filling up of vacant posts, both of Promotion & Direct quota, Removal of Pay Anomalies by stepping up the pay of Senior Employees with their Junior, Amendments in Rule, offer of appointment to the next kin of deceased employees by scrapping 5% cealing on Punjab / PSPCL pattern, Grant of 9/16 years scales, Grade Pay, Providing T&P, Safety devices and soap & oil to the workmen well in time and procurement of materials, Renovation of houses built for electricity employees as per Chandigarh Administration General Pool houses etc. the U.T. Power men Union held gate meetings before the Electricity Office Industrial Area, Phase-I, Phase-II, Mani Majra and New Power House in its 2^nd day of protest

The gate meetings held before various offices were addressed by Gopal Datt Joshi General Secretary,  Ramsarup President, Vijay Singh, Pradeep Sharma, Amrik Singh, Raj Pal, Satpal, Kashmir Singh, Harinder Prasad, Narinder Kumar, Rajinder Kumar, Ranjit Singh  and other leader of the Union.

The leaders while addressing the rallies strongly criticized the anti employees attitude of the authorities and blamed that despite the assurances given at the various levels the demands of the employees remain unresolved. The leaders pointed out that beside the other demands the filling up the vacant posts promotion & direct quota is most important and said the authorities at various level assured the union to fill up the vacant posts of J.E., Line man, Assistant line man, UDC, LDC & many more posts of promotion and direct quota but the officers engineering department not taking the issue sincerely thus demand the promotion avenue of the employees working since last 25-30 years, even the posts relates to the promotion quota have also not been filled up despite hundred of eligible employees waiting for then 1^st promotion like removal of pay anomalies, amendments in rules, offer of appointment to the next kin of deceased employees, presiding T & P, safety devices, uniform & soap, oil, grant of 9/16 years scales etc. have not been implemented despite assurance given earlier.

The speakers warned that if the demands will not be resolve amicably the union will held a massive protest rally and demonstration on 05.11.2015 and if the demands particularly  the posts of promotion quota will not be filled union will observe gazetted holiday on Diwali and will by cot the special duties on Diwali. And One day strike will be observed on 8^th December, 2015. The administration will be fully responsible for any inconvenience to the public due to struggle.   

Rallies unanimously passed resolutions against the imposition of section 144 in Chandigarh and term it the step to cases the trade union activities & attraction democratic rights of the people. While strongly oppose this anti employees & anti working class move union strongly demanded to withdraw the decision of imposing section 144 in Chandigarh.

 

 

Skype Releases Bollywood Mojis

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Chandigarh 03rd November:- Skype announced the availability of Bollywood specific Mojis, bringing more ways for Skype users to express themselves in Skype messages. Mojis are short clips from popular movies and TV shows Skype users can put directly into a Skype chat.

Skype has partnered with Indian studios Yash Raj Films and ErosNow, the on-demand entertainment platform of Eros International, to develop custom Mojis for Skype users. In addition to the existing worldwide Mojis content, now users can react to Skype messages with clips from their favorite Bollywood movies, such as DilwaleDulhania Le Jayenge, Ra one, Dhoom 2 and 3, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Devdas; and actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya RaiBachchan, Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh.

Anand Gurani, Vice President-Digital, Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. said that sometimes when words aren't enough, a popular film dialogue often fills in. YRF has a rich library of films and content that caters to a wide audience base. The introduction of Skype Mojis is an extremely innovative addition to instant messaging that should get instant traction.

Speaking on this partnership, RishikaLulla, CEO, Eros Digital said that we are delighted to join hands with Skype and tap their massive consumer base in this ever evolving digital landscape. With Eros' vast film content library, we are equipped to provide the best in entertainment for Skype users on their smart phones, tablets, laptops or any internet-enabled devices.

Gurdeep Pall, Corporate Vice President, Skype said that we're hugely excited about our partnership with Yash Raj Films and Eros International studios to bring more exciting content to our users. Our goal is to provide the best possible messaging experience on Skype, and tapping into India's extremely active and vibrant film culture is a perfect way to do that.

Health Department Team Inspects Manufacturing Units of Sweets & Bakery in Manimajra: Samples Taken of Khoya and Patisa

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- A joint team of Food Safety Officers Bharat Kanojia & Surinder Pal Singh inspected the area of Manimajra, Chandigarh. The raiding team inspected the manufacturing units of Sweets & Bakery in the said area. Four samples including two samples of Khoya and one each of Laddoo & Patisa were taken and sent to Food Analysis Laboratories, Chandigarh for analysis & examination.  Two improvement notices were issued to shops manufacturing sweets under unsatisfactory conditions. The Food vendors were also instructed to keep hygiene and quality standards as per Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.

Decorates Home and Office with Designer Craft Work:GLEAM is The Name for Designed and Handcrafted Diwali Decorative Items

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- It's that time of the year again, when festivities brighten the atmosphere and spread a warm feeling of good will and cheer. The festival of lights is celebrated with grandeur and is incomplete without the most stylish and attractive decorations. This diwali enhance the beauty of your home and office with an exclusive choice of designer craft work. GLEAM as the name suggests is a unique and exquisite display of elegantly designed and handcrafted diwali decorative items. The range consists of fashionable diyas , trays, mirrors, platters and much more. 

Jaya,a gifted freelance artist, is the brains and talent behind this innovative exhibit. She is a Chandigarh based artist and her creative spirit reflects heavily in her artwork. Her artistic inclination is not limited to any particular art form and her art has no boundaries. The sky is the limit, when it comes combining ideas and various mediums of artistic expression. GLEAM is a very special endeavour as it portrays her passion for crafts.

According to jaya diwali is a vibrant festival that is a fusion of religion, light, sound, sharing, mouth watering delicacies, and the transformation of old into new. The idea of contributing to the splendour of such a phenomenal holiday came to her and gleam began to take shape. Her vision was that the end result should be traditional as well as aesthetically pleasing. She added that  Watercolours, oil paintings, pencil sketches, mixed media and collages are just a few popular mediums through which jaya showcases her years of expertise and experience. GLEAM is open in chandigarh from Nov 2, 2015 Monday up till diwali. The venue is bakshi bros. SCF 3 sector 19-C chandigarh. These charming creations are affordably priced and are sure to touch your heart and leave a smile upon your face. This refreshing exhibit is a must see this festive season. The proceeds will go to a noble cause.

“SMART DRILL” AND “WHISTLE RULES” TAUGHT IN SCOUTS AND GUIDES CAMP

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- During the Scouts and Guides Camp at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh, Scouts went a step ahead to learn the Drills, Whistle Rules, Mind Games apart from learning the History and 10 Major Rules of Scouting.

National Chairman Scouts and Guides, Ravinder Talwar hoisted the National Flag followed by National Anthem sung by the students. He said that service towards Mankind is a way to reach to God. Dignities were welcomes by the Scouts and Guides with display of Claps and Salute.

National Training Commissioner M.R. Chauhan and State Training Commissioner, Kalyan Sharma taught training skills to the Scouts and Guides. 

Videocon Announces its Diwali Offer:Offers Assured Gifts on Purchase of Videocon Products

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- This Diwali, Videocon, the leading indigenous player in the consumer durables segment, brings to its customers special Diwali campaign. The campaign that is designed to enhance the shopping experience of the customer offers exciting free gifts, discounts and extended warranty on Videocon products. On the purchase of Videocon LEDs, customers will get free 5 years comprehensive warranty worth Rs. 20,800*.

The Diwali campaign which is valid till November 15, 2015, comes with distinct benefits on the purchase of Videocon products including LED TV, Washing Machine, Air Conditioners and Refrigerators. Customers will take home assured gifts like Bluetooth Sound Bar, Mobile Handsets, Steam Iron and avail benefits on Videocon D2H. The gifts may vary depending on the products purchased and locations. Beyond this, on purchase of Videocon LED's customers will get 5 years of complete warranty which gives extra benefits to the customers and bring a sense of security to their festive purchases. Customers can also buy products with cash payment starting from as low as 2015 and balance in easy EMIs without any interest rate and processing fee.

CM Singh, COO, Videocon that videocon is gearing up for an action packed festive season as we foresee an increasing demand for consumer durables in the market. This festive season to make the shopping experience of our customers more exciting, we have launched new products like Titanium series of refrigerators and Televisions with revolutionary Liquid Luminous technology. He further said that videocon promises to make it a very rewarding experience for our buyers and hence, with every purchase of any Videocon products, customers will be offered assured gifts. With these measures we are targeting a 50% sales growth over last year. He added that we also plan to re-introduce our extended warranty and easy finance schemes to boost sales. This we will amplify by rolling out festive advertising and marketing campaigns for which we have earmarked Rs. 40 - 50 crores for the festive period.

PGI organizes Prof.J.G.Jolly Oration

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- Prof. J .G. Jolly Oration  was held today, in the Lecture Theatre No.1., Nehru Hospital, PGI, Chandigarh in the memory of Late Prof. J.G. Jolly, founder Head of the Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGI, Chandigarh and was the pioneer of voluntary blood donation in the country. The oration was delivered by Prof.(Dr.)Kanjaksha Ghosh, MD (Med.), FAMS, FICP, FRCP (Path.), Former Director, National Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR), Mumbai .  The topic of the oration was "Evolution of Transfusion Medicine Research in India". 

Stylam Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

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Chandigarh 03^rd November:- In celebration of its 25 years of excellence as a premier manufacturer of high pressure decorative environmental friendly laminates, Panchkula based , Stylam Industries Limited ( SIL) has launched a Design Studio to display its grandeur collection of laminates. The studio is in fact a pleasant experience to end user to choose best laminate for their interiors.

Over the years, Stylam has become foremost manufacturing industry of laminates, adhesives, exterior cladding, exterior flooring and door skins Pan- India besides across globe. Stylam has developed products that have become benchmark in the laminate and adhesive industry.

Satish Gupta , Executive Director, SIL  said that we are delighted and thankful to our dealers, distributors, customers and employees that have been with Stylam through the past 25 years. Our continued growth and prosperity is much attributed to our loyal customers who have made Stylam their first preference for their interiors. In future, the company will showcase the diversity in designs in a fresh and youthful manner.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel Revealed

 

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Chandigarh 02^nd November:- Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016 is the highly anticipated collection of the world's hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead. The bestselling, inspirational travel yearbook from the world's leading travel authority highlights the top ten countries, cities and regions that Lonely Planet's experts recommend travellers experience in 2016.

Botswana receives the accolade of number one country in the world to visit next year, followed by Japan and the USA, whilst Kotor in Montenegro tops the cities list, beating Quito in Ecuador and Dublin in Ireland. The region which Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016 declares a must-see in the coming year is Transylvania in Romania with West Iceland and Valle deViñales in Cuba also making the top three.

The destinations featured in the book are selected because they meet certain criteria; it could be that something special is going on in the year ahead or there's been recent development and a lot of buzz about the place, that it offers travellers new things to see or do, or that the Lonely Planet team of experts thinks it's been overlooked and underrated and suggests travellers visit before the crowds do.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016 also contains 17 inspirational travel-themed lists, from the best value destinations for 2016, to the best animal adventures for families, the best places to seek silence and the best places to elope.

Selecting what to include in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel annual publication is a considered process involving the whole of Lonely Planet's community: from its authors and editors all the way to its online family of bloggers and tweeters. Each year, they come up with hundreds of places that are not-to-be-missed. These are then whittled down by a panel of in-house travel experts who give each destination in the shortlist a score in line with criteria such as topicality, excitement and wow-factor.

www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel features all of the Best in Travel 2016 destinations and additional advice on visiting them. Readers looking for a tailor-made travel adventure can take the Lonely Planet Best in Travel quiz, also on the website, to see which Lonely Planet must-see destination for 2016 is right for them; whether they'll be roaming through the wilderness under epic skies, hiking through enchanted woods to fairy tale castles, or quaffing fine wines on a paradise isle.

 

Panchkula Dentist Wins maternity Queen-2015 Title:Bedi Hospital organises ‘Ramp Walk with Baby Bump’ Show for Would-be Moms

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Chandigarh 01^st November:- Panchkula based dentist Dr.Shruti Manocha Won maternity Queen-2015 title whereas Tanya stood out to be second runner up and third runne up is Harpreet. They all were declared winners during a event which was organized by Bedi Hospital at Chandigarh club.

On successful completion of 16 years, the doctor couple–one an obstetrician and other a paediatrician - Dr RS Bedi and Dr Mrs GK Bedi of Bedi Hospital initiated their mission - Safe-Mother-Safe Child & Healthy Families - to highlight all aspects of maternity in a fun-filled manner. "Notably, this unique mom & baby's day out in season 2 highlights the role of families with mom in laws walking the ramp with their daughter in laws. The event is in its second year after a stupendous success last year", said Dr Ramneek Bedi, CEO and Director Bedi Hospital.

With a baby bump of seven months, Aradhya, from Sector 47 said that she has been sleepless for the last seven months because we had a premature delivery last time. She was shifted to PGI in the middle of night. The baby needed ventilator which was not available, now we have chosen a centre where facilities for both mother and child are available, this outing was an out-of-the-world experience. Husband, a resident of Sector, had an interesting story to share on stage that her wife Anjali woke him up in the middle of the night around 3 AM and asked him to take her to a chaat paapdi stall.

Explaining about the concept, Dr RS Bedi said that Motherhood is the most fulfilling, yet a very serious business and it starts before conception. Even a little negligence can ruin this great experience. He added that during the show, exciting contests and ramp walks for Maternity Queen Pageant, Mom and Baby shows (Chandigarh Prince & Princess), kids' activities, customised baby product displays were held. This was interspersed with expert talks on pre-natal genetic screening, umblical cord cell banking by wellness partner Cryobanks, an awareness programme by Rotary Central Chandigarh, avoiding Caesarian, choosing the right maternity centre, yoga, exercises and skin care in pregnancy, baby-care, infertility, menopause, among other topics. He further said that there have been around 250 contestants from tricity, and as far as Amritsar and Ludhiana participated. Great emphasis should be given while choosing the right maternity centre.  It is important that the centre should have facilities for premature and high risk deliveries with advanced NICU care in- house. Points on decreasing the caesarian rate, managing pregnancy by working mothers were highly appreciated.

While explaining to guests, Dr Mrs. GK Bedi said that pregnancy is divided into three periods, pre-conception, antenatal and delivering a healthy child.  We should match medical kundli and not janam patris! The antenatal period should have sessions for diet, exercises, smooth delivery guidelines, breast feeding and newborn care, as also timely ultrasounds.

The Chief Guest on the occasion, SSP SUKHCHAIN SINGH GILL, while praising the concept, said that this is indeed a unique endeavour. There was a time when all ladies were asked to keep our pregnancy secret till three months. But now the scenario has changed and he is happy that would-be parents are aware about the importance of each aspect of pregnancy.

Arya Samaj Celebrates its Annual Functions

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Chandigarh 01^st November:-सैक्टर 7 स्थित आर्य समाज द्वारा आयोजित वार्षिक उत्सव आज धूमधाम से संपन्न हो गया। इस मौके पर वैदिक प्रवक्ता सतेंद्र सिंह आर्य ने कहा कि जो व्यवहार हमें अच्छा नहीं लगता वह दूसरों के साथ नहीं करना चाहिए।  धर्म का अर्थ धारण करना है।  हमें अपने जीवन में सत्य बोलना और ईश्वर की आज्ञा का पालन करना चाहिए। इसी  से जीवन में सदगुण आ सकते हैं।    धर्म पक्षपात रहित है।  वेद में न्याय और अन्याय की सूची दी गयी है।  वेद से ही हमें कर्त्तव्य का बोध होता है।  धर्म के तत्वों का जीवन में समावेश होने से मोक्ष की प्राप्ति होती है।  पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय के संस्कृत विभाग के पूर्व अध्यक्ष डॉ. विक्रम विवेकी ने कहा कि आज के  युवा वर्ग को सही मार्गदर्शन की जरूरत है।  छात्र और छात्राओं को  छाता की तरह होना चाहिए। जिस प्रकार छाता के खुलने पर वह औरों को वर्षा और धूप से बचाता है तथा वह तारों से बंधा होता है, उसी प्रकार आज के छात्र और छात्राओं को अपने अंदर गुणों को विकसित करना होगा तभी वे आने वाले समय में परोपकार का कार्य कर सकते हैं। गुरुकुल चोटीपुरा से पधारीं डॉ सुमेधा ने कहा कि वैदिक काल से ही महिलाओं को सर्वोच्य स्थान प्राप्त हैं।  स्त्री- पुरुष जीवन के दो पहिये हैं।  दोनों को गृहस्थ जीवन में  सामंजस्य से जीवन को आगे बढ़ाना चाहिए। 

जम्मू से आये विद्वान डॉ विद्या भानु शास्त्री ने कहा कि हमें श्री राम के आदर्शों को धारण करना चाहिए। वे दिव्यगुणों से संपन्न महापुरुष थे।  कार्यक्रम के दौरान केबी डीएवी स्कूल के अध्यापक राजेश वर्मा और बरेली से पंडित भानु प्रकाश शास्त्री ने  मधुर भजनों से उपस्थित लोगों को आत्मविभोर कर दिया।  कार्यक्रम के दौरान जस्टिस एएल बाहरी, रविन्द्र तलवाड़, डीआर यादव प्रकाशचन्द्र शर्मा, डॉ. विनोद कुमार, आनंदशील  शर्मा आदि गणमान्य लोग भी उपस्थित थे।