Mahindra Launches Krish-e Champion Awards

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Chandigarh Feb. 03, 2021:- Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector, India's leading tractor manufacturer and part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of the inaugural Krish-e Champion Awards on 30^th January 2021. These awards take forward the spirit of the Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards (MSIAA) that were instituted in 2011. At the first edition of the Krish-e Champion Awards, 10 national awards were presented to winners in 4 categories. 

A biannual event, aligned with the Kharif and Rabi seasons, the Krish-e Champion Awards recognize and felicitate individual farmers as well as institutions who have risen above the ordinary by accepting no limits, thinking innovatively & driving positive change in the agriculture sector. Through the Krish-e Champion Awards, Mahindra aims to inspire millions of farmers and agripreneurs to build a promising future for the country. 
Farmers from 29 Krish-e centres of India participated in the regional round of the Krish-e Champion Awards, with the Regional Award winners nominated for the National Awards in the categories of: Takneek Champion, Mahila Kisan Champion, Yuva Kisan Champion and Rental Partner Champion awards.

Speaking on the occasion,  Hemant Sikka, President, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said that taking forward the strong tradition of felicitating change-makers at the ground level and in a bid to build further on the huge success of the erstwhile Samriddhi Awards we are now pleased to launch the Krish-e Champion Awards. This builds on the legacy of nearly a decade of celebrating farmers and we are confident that these awards will inspire the champion farmers of tomorrow and accelerate the pace of change to India's agri sector.

According to Ramesh Ramachandran, Senior Vice President, FES Strategy & FaaS, M&M Ltd., that we launched the Krish-e brand to make a difference to farming outcomes by offering farming services that bring the benefits of superior agronomy, mechanization and digitization. To date Krish-e has increased the yield of farmers by upto 15%, brought down the cost of farming by about 8% -12% and increased profit by upto Rs 6000 rupees per acre. This reflects the passion of those progressive farmers who have adopted new practices to improve their outcomes. The Krish-e Champion Awards celebrate the progress of these farmers who took this first and very important step with us.

Carrying the tag line–'Expert Takneek. Naye Upay. Parinaam Dikhaye' – Krish-e is Mahindra and Mahindra's Farming as a Service (FaaS) business vertical. Krish-e provides technology driven services that are progressive, affordable and accessible to farmers. Krish-e aims to increase farmer income through digitally enabled services, across the complete crop cycle. These include agronomy advisory, access to advanced farm equipment rentals and new-age precision farming solutions, all focused on bringing down overall costs and improving crop output and thereby farmer's income.

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Titan Launches 'Edge Mechanical' the Slimmest Mechanical Watch

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Chandigarh Feb. 03, 2021:- India's most trusted watchmaker, Titan announces the launch of 'Edge Mechanical', the slimmest mechanical watch by an Indian watchmaker. Titan Edge Mechanical is a coming together of Titan Edge's legacy of slim watches and complexities of mechanical watch making. Since its launch in 2002, Titan Edge has crafted some of the slimmest timepieces the world has ever seen. The brand's mechanical story comes alive as a result of its rich legacy of crafting timepieces for customers over its 36 year journey culminating into this horological marvel. This collection is a true testament of Titan standing tall with the best in the world.

Edge Calibre 903, an exquisitely crafted movement, is an ensemble of 106 delicately machined metal parts carefully assembled to create a magical play of time. At a slimness of 2.2 mm, the movement is ultra-slim and uses 18 jewels to reduce the friction between moving parts and has a power reserve of 42 hours. The movement is celebrated in the watch with a clear sapphire back showcasing the intricate bridge side, with a stylized window on the dial side bringing alive mechanical intricacies of watch making.

Epitomizing the modernized classic appeal, the watch comes in two seamless designs.

The Titan Edge Mechanical 1810 is a larger than life expression of an architectural assemblage of surgical grade stainless steel and sapphire crystal. The chiseled metal expression in styling this watch is enhanced with the creation of 'machined' grooves that seamlessly flow into the integrated straps. The steel blue hands complement the monochromatic tone of the watch.

The Titan Edge Mechanical 1811 is crafted in classic steel & rose gold. The dial with its finely carved out valley on the rim, creates a mystical illusion of fine serrations. This reflection sits around an elevated dial, bringing alive a contemporary twist to a classic design. This watch is 5.85 mm thin, built with a contoured stainless steel bezel and a custom designed crown adding further charm to its unique hand-wound personality.

The Titan Edge Mechanical is a limited edition collection with only 200 watches and is priced at INR 1,95,000/-.

Speaking on the launch, Suparna Mitra, Chief Executive Officer, Watches and Wearables Division, at Titan Company Limited said that it gives us immense pleasure to introduce Edge Mechanical, the slimmest mechanical watch by Titan. Perfecting the art of slimness with precision is a breakthrough in horology, creating a powerful sense of pride in a watch line of global excellence with an Indian origin. This collection is a perfect testimony to the innovation and craftsmanship that Titan has stood for over the years. Three rigorous years went into the making of this limited edition collection that truly is an epitome of mastery. This launch projects a great demonstration of Indian manufacturing prowess and marks the entry for Titan in the rarified world of luxury watches.

This collection celebrates the love that millions of customers have bestowed upon the Titan brand over the years. Conceived to serve as an anchor in the fast paced world of transient technology, Titan Edge Mechanical is exclusively available at select World of Titan and Helios Watch stores. Customers can also book an online appointment at www.titan.co.in and discover this exclusive collection. 

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Godrej Aer Launches Godrej Aer Power Pocket with Advanced Power Gel Technology

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Chandigarh Feb. 03, 2021:- Godrej aer, India's leading home, car and bathroom fragrance brand, announced the launch of Godrej aer power pocket, a power-packed bathroom fragrance range which will replace its existing aer pocket range. The newly launched power pocket has a complete fresh set of fragrances which delivers upto 30 days of fresh smelling bathroom. Godrej aer power pocket comes with advanced power gel technology which gives power-packed and long-lasting fragrance. The newly launched delightful fragrance options are Sea Breeze, Fresh Blossom, Berry Rush, Lavender Bloom and Floral Delight.

Godrej aer launched the game-changing Godrej aer pocket in 2016, creating a new product category in the market, offering premium fragrances for bathrooms. This has been one of the most successful products for Godrej aer. Now, the brand has re-innovated to introduce newer fragrances which are stronger, more powerful and long-lasting offering in the form of aer Power Pocket. The unique power gel technology ensures the fragrance reaches every corner of the bathroom consistently for upto 30 days.

Speaking about the launch, Sunil Kataria, Chief Executive Officer, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), said that Godrej aer pocket redefined the category of bathroom fragrances when it was launched in 2016. With constant focus on innovation, the brand is committed to provide consumers superior products at an affordable pricing with the latest technology. The new Godrej aer power pocket is a revolutionary product in the category offering advanced power gel technology. We are also offering 5 exciting new fragrance options, empowering consumers with more to choose from. 

While power pocket range will replace the existing aer pocket, the price remains unchanged. A single unit of Godrej aer power pocket (any variant) is available at INR 55.

In addition to single units of power pocket, the brand is offering a combo pack of 3 power pocket fragrances for INR 165 (includes 3 units) and a combo pack of 5 for INR 275 (includes 5 units). The new aer power pocket is available across general and modern trade along with e-commerce platforms. Godrej aer has also launched launch a mass media campaign including a new TVC to support the launch of power pocket.

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Youtuber, Rishi Arora Holds Online Session for Budding Bloggers

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Chandigarh Feb. 03, 2021:- To inspire more youngsters to pursue blogging as a full-time profession, a city-based renowned YouTuber, Rishi Arora conducted a live workshop on his YouTube channel 'Rishi Arora'.  Rishi Arora has Hindi YouTube channels 'Be Ghent' & Rishi Arora which are focused on men's fashion, lifestyle, and on subjects that are of interest to youngsters. As many as 5189 budding bloggers & video content creators across the country participated in the 45-minute online workshop and learnt the finer nuances of blogging.

During the interactive session, Rishi suggested the enthusiastic online content creators to be unique in choosing their content and not to worry about the outcome. Revealing the secrets of blogging, Rishi said that one should first believe in his or her idea and not copy those who are already successful and good at it. As every individual has his or her own strengths and weaknesses, one should find one's strength and build upon it.

Rishi said that the main motive of organizing the live workshop was to inspire and give the right direction to the budding content creators. In the digital era, it is evident that social media and content sharing platforms are gaining huge popularity among youngsters. Now people look at it as a serious profession and want to make their own careers in this space.

He added that when it comes to choosing a profession, parents play a key role in it. Parents mostly rely on the conventional professions and want to make their kids doctors, engineers, or even cricketers. But the digital world has changed this trend by unlocking the doors of opportunities for creative people, and today's youth looks at online content creation mainly in the video space, as a good & respectable career.

On being asked by a participant what equipment one needs to get started, Rishi replied that there is no need for expensive cameras and fancy studios to start a blog. Anyone can start his or her own channel with limited resources on a low budget at the initial stage. And the type of equipment which is required includes a camera, microphone, and computer or laptop for editing.

For Rishi making his own space as a YouTuber was no cakewalk. A middle-class boy from Ferozepur in Punjab, Rishi had initially worked as a cashier and dishwasher at a McDonald's drive-through. He also dabbled in many small-time jobs before canvassing his dream into reality. Initially, he struggled a lot to find his own niche. He started back to back four YouTube channels, which did not work. But, he didn't give in and rose like a phoenix to establish a unique startup idea in the men's fashion blogging space 'Be Ghent' & 'Rishi Arora'.

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ई.एस.आई अस्पताल में जेम पोर्टल प्रणाली की 26 पूर्व सैनिकों पर गिरी गाज

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Chandigarh Feb. 01, 2021:- ई.एस.आई अस्पताल, राम दरबार, चंडीगढ़ में आज उस वक्त वर्करों में अफरातफरी मच ग‌ई जब फरवरी से जेम पोर्टल प्रणाली में 26 सिक्योरिटी गार्ड  का टेंडर बदलने पर बामबे सिक्योरिटी एजेंसी द्वारा पहले से 10-15 सालों से काम कर रहे पूर्व सैनिकों पर गाज गिराने की कोशिश की गई ।  मौके पर आल कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ,यू.टी चंडीगढ़ व भारतीय मजदूर संघ चंडीगढ़ ने संयुक्त रूप से स्थिति को संभाला ।

आल ‌‌कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ से गुरचरण सिंह, प्रचार सचिव, बिपिन शेर सिंह, चेयरमैन, अशोक कुमार, प्रधान इत्यादि व तरनदीप सिंह ग्रेवाल,बद्री प्रसाद, प्रभारी ,व बबलू बिड़ला, ओम कैलाश, प्रभु नाथ शाही, जनरल सचिव भारतीय मजदूर संघ, चंडीगढ़ तथा बबलू दुबे , हिन्दू तख्त आदि कर्मचारी संगठनों व संस्थाओं ने  जेम पोर्टल प्रणाली में पुराने वर्करों को न निकालने का अस्पताल प्रशासन के समक्ष समर्थन किया।

भारतीय मजदूर संघ चंडीगढ़ व पंजाब के प्रभारी तरनदीप सिंह ग्रेवाल ने ऐलान किया कि जेम पोर्टल प्रणाली में टेंडर बदलने की प्रक्रिया में ई.एस.आई अस्पताल में पूर्व सैनिकों को जो बदलने की कोशिश हो रही है उसका भारतीय मजदूर संघ विरोध करता है।

गुरचरण सिंह, प्रचार सचिव आल ‌‌कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ,यू.टी ने कहा कि चंडीगढ़ में आऊटसोरसिंग वरकरस के साथ जेम पोर्टल की आड़ में जो शोषण व अत्याचार हो रहा है और मौजूदा शासन व प्रशासन जिस पर कोई उचित कार्रवाई करने में अक्षम हो चुका है । चंडीगढ़ के वरकरस ठेकेदार के इस अत्याचार को कभी बर्दाश्त नहीं करेंगे और आल कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ वर्करों की आवाज को हमेशा बुलंद करता रहेगा।

अगली कार्रवाई करते हुए आल कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ व भारतीय मजदूर संघ ने ई.एस.आई अस्पताल प्रशासन से मीटिंग की, मांग पत्र  व आर टी आई द्वारा प्रशासन से ठेकेदार द्वारा टेंडर करने के लाइसेंस की मांग भी की गई।

मिनिस्ट्री ऑफ लेबर को शिकायत भी भेजी गई।

मांग न माने पर आल कांटरैकचुअल कर्मचारी संघ व भारतीय मजदूर संघ बदलने जाने वाले व अन्य वरकरस के साथ असिस्टेंट लेबर कमिश्नर आफिस तक निकालेगा रैली व शिकायत पत्र भी सौंपा जाएगा ।

सड़क सुरक्षा माह: हेलमेट धारक महिला और दोपहिया वाहन चालकों को दिया सरप्राईज़ गिफ्ट

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Chandigarh Feb. 01, 2021:- चंडीगढ़ ट्रैफिक पुलिस द्वारा मनाए जा रहे सड़क सुरक्षा माह के अंतर्गत सोमवार को चंडीगढ़ ट्रैफिक पुलिस और ओंकार चैरिटेबल फाउंडेशन के आपसी सहयोग से एस पी ट्रैफिक केतन बंसल के मार्गदर्शन और डी एस पी ट्रैफिक हरजीत कौर की देखरेख में सेक्टर 34-35 लाइट पॉइंट पर महिला और दोपहिया वाहन चालक हेलमेट धारकों को पौधे देकर न केवल सम्मानित किया गया, बल्कि उन्हें सरप्राईज़ गिफ्ट्स भी दिए गए।

एस पी ट्रैफिक केतन बंसल ने कहा कि दोपहिया वाहन चलाते समय महिलाओं को हेलमेट अवशय पहनना चाहिए। उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि सड़क यातायात नियमों का पालन करना हम सबकी नैतिक जिम्मेवारी है।

चंडीगढ़ ट्रैफिक पुलिस डी एस पी साउथ हरजीत कौर ने बताया कि लोगों को सड़क सुरक्षा नियमो के प्रति जागरूक करने के उद्देश्य से प्रतिवर्ष सड़क सुरक्षा माह का आयोजन किया जाता है। इस दौरान रिक्शा, ऑटो रिक्शा, टैक्सी व बस चालकों सहित आम जनता को ट्रैफिक रूल्स और रेगुलेशन से अवगत करवाने हेतु जागरूकता अभियान चलाया जाता है। इसी कड़ी में आज सेक्टर 34-35 लाइट पॉइंट पर हेलमेट पहने महिला और दोपहिया वाहन चालकों को पौधे और सरप्राइज गिफ्ट्स देकर सम्मानित किया गया है।

ओंकार चैरिटेबल फाउंडेशन के प्रेसिडेंट रविंदर सिंह बिल्ला ने कहा कि यातायात नियम हम सबकी सुरक्षा और बेहतरी के लिए होते है। लेकिन लोग इन्हें फॉलो नही करते। लोगों को इनका पूरी तरह से पालन करने हेतु जागरूकता अभियान चलाया गया है।