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Chandigarh 01^st June:-On Sunday 5th June at 9:30 PM on Zee TV, catch the king of melody Kumar Sanu as a celebrity guest on India's biggest singing reality show - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa to encourage the current season's super-talented contestants. Having lent his magical voice to actors like Akshay Kumar, Aamir khan, Ajay Devgan,  Rahul Roy and delivering one romantic hit after another, Kumar Sanu has been a source of inspiration for countless singers. Paying this singing legend a tribute, the contestants of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa presented some hit songs from the 90's. The singer, who made a TV appearance after ages, felt nostalgic and was transported to his younger days when one of the contestants-Kushal Paul performed the song 'Ya Kaali Kaali Aankhen'.

Speaking about his presence on the sets, mentor Mika Singh said that we all are honored that Sanu da took time out and visited the show. As soon as Dada arrived on the sets, everyone including the mentors, jury members and the audience present on the sets gave him a standing ovation. This is what star presence is all about. We all were awestruck with his singing talent and relived the 90's in this special episode. Sanu da and I performed a remix version of the song Dekha Teri Mast Nigaaho Me with a modern touch. It's been a full on dhamakedar episode and the audience is in for a treat.

Singer Kumar Sanu said that it was a wonderful experience to witness all the young talent performing songs that they probably classify as retro–The good ol' 90's. I thoroughly enjoyed all the performances and must say they are phenomenally talented and have a long way to go. After all, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is a platform known to identify and groom only the best talent and has made a significant contribution to the music fraternity.

It was not only the jury members, contestants or the studio audience that was eager to meet Kumar Sanu, but for this special episode, there was a group of auto rickshaw drivers who visited the sets and fulfilled their lifetime dream to meet the singing legend and shared their memories of how commuters would purposely go for extra-long rides just to listen to  Kumar Sanu songs. On popular demand, the singer regaled everyone on the sets with his popular songs like Tu meri Aashiqui hai,Kuch Na Kaho, Jab Koi baaat baigad jaye and many more.

To catch all the masti and some extraordinary performances, stay tuned to Amul Sa Re Ga Ma Pa powered by Flipkart & driven by Hyundai this Sunday, at 9:30 PM, only on Zee TV.

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Chandigarh 01^st June:-EuroKids International, India's largest Pre-School chain has been awarded the Indian Education Awards 2016 under the category 'Innovation in Early Learning' at the 'Indian Education Congress 2016' function held in Delhi recently.

EuroKids International CEO Prajodh Rajan said that we are delighted and honoured to be conferred with the Indian Education Award 2016 in the category of Innovation in Early Learning. Children are our future's architects and therefore it's our responsibility to nurture them right. Every EuroKids Pre-Schooler is nurtured through innovative methods of teaching that engage the child in learning, exploring interests and inculcating values to build a strong foundation for the future.

He further added that this award is a reflection of the hard work that goes into maintaining the highest standards of quality education provided at EuroKids Pre-Schools across India. We have a proven track record of adopting best practices in the industry and also innovating Pre-School education to offer holistic development of children from a young age. We are happy for being appreciated for our sustained efforts in offering an enriching, innovative and interactive learning process.

EuroKids was recognized for implementing innovative learning curriculum towards early childhood education. Eurokids Pre-Schools use tech-enabled advanced pedagogy to foster learning in children with the use of S.P.E.A.K – Phonics program and Motion Based Learning that engages them & improves retention. With a teacher-student ratio of 1:10, EuroKids Pre-School provides individual attention to each of its Pre-Schoolers. For proper growth and development of children, EuroKids Pre-Schools also house a Wellness program to monitor child health and provides a Toy Library to rent toys that gives children access to an international range of toys that are essential to develop vital skills in children.

Over three lakh students have been nurtured by EuroKids network in the past 15 years.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:-Thalassaemic Children Welfare Association is organizing 153^rd Blood Donation Camp on 4^th June, 2016 at Zakir Hall, Research Block-A, PGI, Chandigarh.  Gopal K. Wadhwa, Managing Director, Jullundur Hotel and Hotel JH E18HTEEN will inaugurate the camp at 10.30 am. 

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:-In an environment where interest rates are on downward trajectory, Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) today announced that its customers will continue to enjoy 6% interest rate p.a. on savings account for balance above Rs. 1 lakh, and 5% interest rate p.a. on savings account for balance up to 1 lakh.

Taking a cue from the deregulation of savings bank interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October 2011, KMB was amongst the first banks to revise its interest rates upwards to 6% p.a. for balance above Rs. 1 lakh. Most banks still continue to offer 4% p.a.

Ambuj Chandna, Sr. Executive Vice President, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said that we are in an environment where interest rates are headed downwards. While the focus is always on the borrower, very little or no thought is being spared for depositor. In this scenario, we have taken a strong decision to continue with our 6% proposition. The savings account can be a powerful tool for financial planning. We have a unique product suite, with customized offerings for each target segment that are bundled with the benefits of 6% interest rate. Ambuj added that we want everyone to earn more with 6%, and not be content with 4% interest. Savers often fail to realise how much more they could earn on their savings with a higher interest rate.

KMB offers a range of customised products for different customer segments, including children, women, families, citizens above 55 years of age, etc. Each of these segments has unique financial, lifestage and lifestyle needs, and these products are designed to fulfill their goals. Further, they come bundled with 6% interest rates p.a. for balance above Rs. 1 lakh.

KMB's Silk savings programme meets evolving needs of financially independent women, whereas Kotak Junior provides a long term savings programme for children, while helping instill early savings habits in them. Similarly, Grand is a tailored for customers who are 55+. My Family combines all of the above and offers a comprehensive savings proposition for the entire family.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- BMW India Financial Services has partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance to offer premium motor insurance solutions for BMW customers.

Dr. Stefan David Schlipf, MD and CEO, BMW India Financial Services said that at BMW India Financial Services, we offer end-to-end automotive financial solutions which are significantly valuable to the premium clientele who require exclusive and flexible options. Motor insurance is a key aspect complementing vehicle purchase as it protects owners against unforeseen situations and ensures complete peace of mind. We have partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance to provide the most comprehensive and beneficial motor insurance solutions to BMW customers. Together, we look forward to a long-term relationship that will redefine the insurance experience for BMW customers in India.

 Bhargav Dasgupta, MD and CEO, ICICI Lombard General Insurance said that as India's leading private sector general insurance company, ICICI Lombard offers superior customer experience and enjoys the trust of millions of customers. We are pleased to partner with BMW India Financial Services to provide motor insurance to BMW customers. BMW is one of the most admired luxury car companies in India and it will be our continuous endeavour to meet the motor insurance related requirements of the high-end clientele of BMW India Financial Services.

Motor insurance enjoyed by BMW customers covers an extensive range of parts to ensure that most of the damage is covered under claim and there is minimal burden on the customer. BMW India Financial Services values the safety of BMW customers and their loved ones above all and hence, damaged parts are not repaired but wholly replaced under cover. To ensure that a BMW delivers the same 'Sheer Driving Pleasure' as before, all repair work is carried out at authorised BMW dealerships as per international BMW standards, service costs for which are already covered under the contract.

BMW India Financial Services has also introduced 'My BMWFS' mobile app that is designed to provide comprehensive real-time updates to its users while on the move. Customers can use the app to access exclusive financial offers, contract history, confirmations and reminders for EMI, service requests etc. at the click of a button. 

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- Renowned interventional cardiologist Dr H K Bali (Director – Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Mohali) recently performed a very complex intervention in a post-bypass patient. Dr H K Bali was invited to present this complex case at a prestigious international conference - Transcatheter Therapeutics Asia – Pacific (TCTAP), held at South Korea, last month.

Sharing the case details, Dr H K Bali said that our 82-year-old patient underwent a bypass surgery for critical blocks in all three vessels of his heart in 2011. However, he started getting chest pain and breathlessness on mild exertion recently.

Dr H K Bali said that we did an urgent angiography, which revealed critical total occlusion of the bypass graft supplying the major territory of the heart. "Treating this critical block was extremely difficult. The only route to the block was through a difficult retrograde passage via the main heart vessel of the patient, which was extremely tortuous and extensively calcified or blocked. Dr Bali and his team of surgeons conducted angioplasty for this critical blockade and successfully relieved the obstruction making the procedure one of its own kind in the World to be treated using angioplasty and stenting.

Dr H K Bali said that we used two medicated stents to treat the complex block. Very innovative technique was used to treat this extremely complex disease. He added that the procedure was conducted in 30 minutes and done under local anesthesia. Patient Nand Lal (83 years old), a resident of Jalandhar, is absolutely fine and has resumed all his activities normally.

Dr H K Bali said that this new surgery procedure reiterates the need to have advanced surgical procedures to de-clog such congestions, especially in the elderly post-bypass patients. He said that patients post-bypass surgery have vein grafts, which tend to get blocked with higher frequency rates as the years go past. Managing such a sub-set of patients with maximum medical management often yields no results. Intervening in such complex lesions is an arduous task and requires expertise. Young interventional cardiologists must be trained to manage such complex lesions in these patients, as their quality of life and sometimes, life, may depend on these timely interventions.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- Hon'ble Justice S.J. Vazifdar, acting Chief Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, inaugurated today 100 kWp Rooftop Grid tied Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at District Courts Complex, Sector-43, Chandigarh in the presence of Hon'ble Justice Surya Kant, Chairman, Building Committee (High Court) and Hon'ble Justice M. Jeyapaul, Administrative Judge, Chandigarh Sessions Division.

Hon'ble Justice S.J. Vazifdar appreciated the efforts taken by UT Administration in developing Chandigarh as Model Solar City. He appreciated the lead taken by Chandigarh in installing Solar Rooftop Plants on Government  Buildings but desired that in future more emphasis shall be given to promote its use by Private individual as well on their rooftop.

Santosh Kumar, IFS, CCF & Director (Science & Technology & Renewable Energy) & CEO, CREST, UT Chandigarh informed that the 100 kWp Rooftop SPV Power Plant has been installed by CREST (Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science & Technology Promotion Society) with 30% CFA from Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. The total cost of the Project is Rs.92.32 Lac which includes operation & maintenance charge for 10 years. M/s Exicom Tele-Systems Ltd., Gurgaon is the contracting firm who has installed this Solar Power Plant.  The Plant shall be able to generate 1, 25,000 kWh (units) per year. He further informed that Government of India   has set an ambitious target of installing one lakh Megawatt Rooftop Solar Power Plants by 2022. Though it is a huge task but Chandigarh Administration is committed in achieving it by providing various incentives and inviting private sector investment in this Solar sector. Chandigarh Administration is committed to take active steps for mitigating the ill effects of climate change.

Balbir Singh, District & Sessions Judge, alongwith all the Judicial Officers of Chandigarh Sessions Division,  Ravinder Singh, Project Director (CREST) and other Senior Officers/ officials of Chandigarh Administration were present on the occasion.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- Jethalal is known to create hilarious situations with his innocent antics. This simpleton character of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has made the audience laugh again and again with his clean humor and naivety. When he had taken on the role of a worker in his own shop to help Bagha win his lady love Bawri's parents, then their distinctive behavior had generated guffaws. But then Jethalal is known to have been caught in the web of his own making.

Now his impersonation of the servant has come back to haunt him once again. Asit Kumarr Modi said that Bawri's parents want to solemnize her relation with Bagha and call Gada home to express their desire to get their daughter engaged to Bagha. As usual Jethalal's imagination runs wild and he imagines himself playing the servant to Bagha and plans an escape route. But his entire plan backfires, making this track extremely funny. Once again, the audience will be treated to undiluted clean entertainment.       

This upcoming track of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is going to be a rollercoaster ride for the audiences of SAB TV's leading sitcom. After the successfully run of their recent track on Iyer and Babita's divorce, it's time to revel in hilarity created by Jethalal and his role reversal activity.  Dilip Joshi said that it is an extremely funny track. We all are so used to playing the boss all the time that becoming a servant creates huge discomfort and from this dilemma, generates laughter. Whether he will play-act the servant or not, he is sure that audience will love the track.

Now Jethalal is in a fix as Bagha and Bawri's engagement depends on his decision to play Bagha's servant! Will Bagha's beloved Sethji sacrifice his reputation for him?  What will happen when Gokuldham's other residents find out about Jethalal playing his employee Bagha's servant.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is close to completing 2000 episodes and is still going as strongly as it did when it started. And that is why, the recent track between Iyer and Babita was received wonderfully by the audience even during the Indian Premier League.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- Kavita Kaushik recently on a Jaipur to Mumbai flight had a very interesting escapade with the cabin crew of the airlines. Not many people know that Kavita is claustrophobic and gets suffocated in closed places. Kavita who had offered her front row seat to an elderly patient occupied a vacant seat near the emergency exit. Very soon the actress started feeling suffocated and so after the flight took off she went and stood near the air hostess area chit chatting and joking with them for the entire duration of the flight till it landed to divert her mind. 

Kavita Kaushik said that very few people know that I've a slight issue of claustrophobia, I get breathless in humid and crowded places and due to this hellish summer the plane cabin was too hot and the flight all full, the emergency exit seat the staff provided me was although fine but I got a little uncomfortable so I preferred standing and chatting with the air hostesses and taking pictures with them for the entire flight. It was good fun actually.

She further added that whenever I see an elderly person I want to do an act of love and kindness for them, it makes me feel that someone will do the same for my parents if and when I'm not around.

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Chandigarh 02^nd June:- In line with its commitment towards implementing sustainable practices, Manappuram Finance Ltd., a leading NBFC based in Thrissur (Kerala), launched two services; a paperless Workflow Management System and an e-Learning platform for self-learning of its employees.

Inaugurated by V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, at a function held at the company's head office, the launch of paperless Workflow Management System is designed to replace the time consuming and cumbersome physical filing system with process efficiencies, in addition to being environmentally friendly by reducing paperwork and overall carbon footprint.

The system will offer better data storage, data retrieval and detailed reporting systems to keep track of important official matters. To begin with, the Operations and Auction Departments of the company have switched over to this paperless system where all new intra departmental notes for approval will be routed through the system. The service will be soon implemented across all the Manappuram branches in India.

Additionally, the e-learning platform enables employees to access latest learning material from anywhere and anytime. It incorporates game-based interactive courses to make learning a fun exercise for employees and hopes to spark their interest in continued learning to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date.

Sooraj Nandan, SVP, Operations said that a shift from conventional learning methods to e-learning will make learning more interactive and fun to learn. Also, the shift to a paperless work environment will cut costs for the company and will be good for the environment too.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-Thalassaemic Children Welfare Association (Regd.), PGI, Chandigarh organizes several voluntarily Blood Donation Camps every year to collect 8000-9000 units of blood for its 430 thalassaemic children, for whom blood is "life line" for their survival. They need blood transfusion after every 2-3 weeks for whole of their lives for maintaining blood hemoglobin level around 10mg.

Out of these camps, six camps are organized at PGI, Chandigarh and one camp at GMCH-32 during summer months, when there is acute shortage of blood in these blood banks due to several reasons, so that our thalassaemics are not deprived of the regular blood supply for transfusion.

The third blood donation camp which is 153^rd camp of the Association was organized by the Association today at the Zakir Hall of the PGI. In this camp 305 units of blood was collected for the PGI, Chandigarh. The camp was inaugurated by Gopal K. Wadhwa, Managing Director, Jullundur Hotel, Sector 22-B, & Hotel JH EI8HTEEN, Sector 18-D, Chandigarh. The chief guest Gopal K. Wadhwa, and his family also Donated the blood in the camp. The next camp which will be 154^th Camp of Association will be organizes at Blood Bank, Level-2, Block-D, GMCH-32, Chandigarh on the eve of World Blood Donors Day on 12^th June, 2016 (Sunday). The voluntary blood donors are welcome to participate in this camp for the welfare of the children suffering from this blood related disease.

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Ludhiana 04^th June:-Max Hospital, Mohali organized free multi-specialty health camp at Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Model Town, Ludhiana today. As many as 300 women attended the camp. The camp was organized in association with HOPE India Foundation. A team of senior doctors from Max Hospital Mohali including Dr Ravikant Takhi from Internal Medicine, Dr Jaspreet Kaur from Gynaecology and Dr. Suruchi from Opthalamology addressed the healthcare needs of women in camp.During camp the consultations and checkups of bp, blood Sugar and ECG and eye tests were provided free of cost. .

Speaking during occasion, Sandeep Dogra, VP & Zonal Head, Max Hospital Punjab said that a woman is considered the health manager of the family. However unfortunately while she's taking care of everyone else, she often neglects her own health. In line with the Max Group philosophy of 'seva-bhav', we have taken up the initiative to provide free consultation and medicines to women and are happy that this initiative will benefit them.

Dr. G P Malik, Medical Advisor and Director, Internal Medicine, at Max Hospital said that guided by a single minded focus on medical and service excellence, Max has always worked towards delivering unwavering patient care. We feel that it is important for people to commit themselves to a healthier future comprising of a comprehensive health check-up on a regular basis. With this objective, our team of expert doctors has come together to counsel people for their gynaecological, Orthopaedic and bone related problems. Through this health camp, we hope to extend our free services to maximum women of Ludhiana.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-Taking forward their mandate to promote awareness about Organ Donation, ROTTO PGI in collaboration with Shri Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh Charitable Trust organised an awareness session alongside blood donation camp at the Staff Training College, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Panchkula  where  90 people  pledged their organs and 31 donated blood.

To mark the successful completion of training of a batch of 87 trainees, the camp was inaugurated by M.M. Dhupar, General Manager, Regional Office, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Chandigarh. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Rakesh Sangar, President, Shri Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh Charitable Trust P. K. Behl, Principal Staff Training College, Oriental Bank of Commerce.  Ms Simmi B Sumbria and Ms Nilakshi, Transplant Coordinators from Regional Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (ROTTO) PGI counseled the people about the cause of Organ Donation. 

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Simmi B Sumbria said that it's not that there aren't enough organs to transplant. Nearly every person who dies naturally, or in an accident, is a potential organ donor. Even so, innumerable patients cannot find a donor. Therefore, the public education is critical to bridge the gap between patients who need organs and potential organ donors.

Answering the queries on the myths and misconceptions on the subject, Ms Nilakshi highlighted that one person can save the life of about 8-10 persons; therefore organ donation is considered to be a true 'Gift of Life'. There is a positive change as people are coming forward but we have a long way to go. So every one's effort matters.

While enumerating the activities of the Shri Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh Charitable Trust,  Rakesh Sangar shared that community service has been the core agenda of the Trust and there cannot be better service than giving someone a fresh lease of life through blood donation or organ donation.

P.K. Behl set the tone of the event and said that encouraging community participation to promote noble causes like blood and organ donation is a commendable initiative. We all must join hands and synergies to make the National Programme on Organ Donation a success.

The blood and organ donation camp witnessed very enthusiastic response with many Oriental Bank employees contributing to the cause. 90 people pledged their organs and 31 units of blood collected during the camp.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) in collaboration with Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child (CCPCR) observed the International Day of Innocent Children, Victims of Aggression at Snehalaya, Maloya on Saturday.

Speaking on the Occasion, Prof. Devi Sirohi, Chairperson, CCPCR said that we are celebrating the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression on 4th June 2016 to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. Prof. Sirohi highlighted the role of judicial activism in the protection of child rights in Chandigarh. She also spoke on the active participation of State Legal Service Authority which will contribute towards breaking socio-economic barriers and creating an egalitarian society.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Amarinder Sharma, Secretary cum Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), District Legal Services Authority. While addressing the children he said he was delighted to be part of the celebrations. He quoted the examples like Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, Malala Yousafzai and several other children who have overcome difficulties and achieved success in their respective fields.

Prof. Nishtha Jaswal, Member, CCPCR gave a vote of thanks and said that children had rights to live a life of dignity and respect. She also highlighted the moral values as the most important aspect for growth and development. Pramod Sharma, Member, CCPCR was also present.

On the occasion, a number of activities were organized for the children of Snehalaya; including painting competition, motivational speech and cultural activity such as Dance and Singing. Prizes were awarded to children both for the painting competition as well as children who stood first in the 10th board exams by the Chief Guest Amarinder Sharma Secretary cum Chief Judicial Magistrate(CJM), District Legal Services Authority.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-North region's biggest Sports Entertainment show and Punjab's first ever unisex celebrity cricket league, Box Cricket League-Punjab, started with a great and grand opening with five teams, namely Chandigarhiye Yankies, Royal Patialvi, Ambersariye Hawks, Jalandhariye Panthers and Ludhianvi Tigers and 70 biggest Punjabi celebrities, movie and music stars are in it to set the television screens on fire.

The league started with its first match in which teams Royal Patialvi and Ambersariye Hawks set the ground on fire. The match was full of excitement and entertainment. Royal Patialvis started the inning well and put the Ambersariye Hawks under pressure in the beginning by taking quick wickets. However Aadesh Chaudhary of Ambersariye Hawks came to their rescue and knocked 123 runs by hitting 17 sixes. The Ambersariyes grasped the innings as they scored 154 runs for 5 wickets.

The second inning of the match saw a lot of drama. Actress and owner of team Royal Patialvi, Ameesha Patel, lost her cool when Ambersariye Hawks's team owner Karan Wahi used abusive language during the match. Displaying true girl power, Ameesha took a stand for the female players of her team and told the Ambersariyes off. Soon the fight escalated to the extend where the Patiala team walked off the ground. The things got normal after Suyash Rai from team Ambersariye Hawks intervened in the matter and calmed down things. Later Karan spoke to Ameesha to clear things and finally the match resumed. Royal Patialvis wrapped up their inning for 86 run by losing 9 wickets.

The girls were seen playing at par with the male players of the team. Shruti Ulfat of Ambersariye Hawks took two crucial wickets for her team. The Ambersariyes won the match but after some tough competition from the Patialvis.

BCL-Punjab is brought to you by Leostride Entertainment & XammTelemedia Works and is being on aired on 9Xtashan, PTC Punjabi and PTC Chakde every Friday & Saturday.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-The new BMW 520i was launched today in India. With the launch of the BMW 520i, the BMW 5 Series sedan is now available across the country in both petrol and diesel variants.The new BMW 520i is available at all BMW dealerships as a CBU (Completely built-up) unit from today onwards.

The new BMW 520i has been introduced in an exclusive 'Luxury Line' design scheme that embodies the ultimate in elegance and aesthetics.

The all India ex-showroom price for petrol variant is INR 54, 00,000/-.

*Price prevailing at the time of invoicing will be applicable. Delivery will be made ex-showroom. Ex-showroom price (inclusive of VAT at 12.5%) as applicable in New Delhi and Maharashtra but excludes Road Tax, RTO statutory taxes/fees, Insurance and Octroi (if applicable). VAT over and above 12.5%, if applicable, will be charged extra. Prices and options are subject to change without prior notice. For further information, please contact your local Authorised BMW Dealer.

The new BMW 520i will be available in Alpine White as non-metallic paintwork. Black Sapphire and Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect are the available metallic paint works.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-British Paints, among the pioneers in the Paint Industry since 1919, feels proud to bring to you their latest offering –"Shingar Exterior Emulsion"–One of the best choice for your exteriors.

Based on Acrylic Emulsion, this product helps protect your house in harsh & fierce weather conditions. It offers excellent resistance to chalking, cracking and weathering in moderate environment. It also possesses good resistance to microbial attack.

Shingar Exterior Emulsion can be used on a variety of substrates like cement, plasters, asbestos etc. which makes it versatile. There is added Silicon in Shingar which repels rain water thus providing total protection to the surface. This product is available in more than 6000 shades and comes with a 3-year warranty.

Apart from protecting the exteriors of your home, this product is equally recommended to be used for the interiors as well. As the scorching hot weather condition is back, Shingar Exterior Emulsion is one of the best pick which will give your home an appealing look, both from the inside & outside.

Shingar Exterior Emulsion is available at price ofRs.161 per ltr.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-Connect Broadband market leader in broadband and fixed line segment has won a prestigious award at an International operator's conference held at Lisbon, Portugal last week. The Company was awarded the best strategic campaign for its CSR initiative "Connect Net Champs".

The conference titled, Species 2016, was organized by Finland based leading security and privacy organization, F secure. The annual operator conference is held every year where companies from around the world participate. Broadband operators from across 20 countries participated this year. There were entries from France, England, Poland, Belgium and the USA for this title. Connect Broadband was declared the winner through a voting process amongst 150 delegates present at the forum.

Talking about the recognition that Connect Net Champs received at this International Conference, Arvind Bali, Director and CEO, Connect Broadband & Videocon Telecommunications Limited, said that he is very happy and proud that Net champs, CSR initiative by Connect Broadband has won accolades at the International forum. The seamless effort and welcoming response from the society has resulted in grand success of this program.  This achievement has motivated us to take this initiative to new heights.

The journey of Net Champs started in September 2015. The Program entered the school classrooms to impart training on internet etiquettes, making it an ideal platform to provide technical know-how to children, parents and teachers. To address the concern on how fast the growing internet revolution is impacting young minds, Connect Net Champs conducted a series of seminars in more than hundred Schools in Punjab followed by a thrilling Quiz contest for students. Four candidates from each School were shortlisted for the next round. More than fifty thousand students attended the seminars.

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Chandigarh 04^th June:-The Dashing and emerging singer TAZ (Stereo Nation) is all geared up for the launch of his new Punjabi song 'Leg Bina Peg', featuring by Rana Shad. Music of the song is given by Dark Mc and penned by Taz and Rana Shad themselves. The song is produced by Gaurav Rana Sukhija, director Mannan Music. The beats of the song are live and energetic and its lyrics are certainly going to win the hearts of the listeners. Taz and Rana Shad among other prominent people visited Chandigarh to unveil his new soundtrack.

Internationally acclaimed singer Taz sung more than 50 songs, including big hits such as 'Nacha Ge Sari Raat, Daru Vich Pyar Mila De, Pyar Ho Gya, Gallan Goriya stereo nation, Oh carol among others. Taz known for his high beat indo-western singing and highly popular in India and Abroad especially among the youngsters.

Speaking on the occasion Taz (Stereo Nation) said that singing has always been my first love and being able to do it as a profession is nothing short of a blessing. "Leg Bina Peg" is dancing and peppy number which he is sure the audience in Punjab and abroad would love like his previous hit numbers and he is very grateful of Gaurav and Mannan music Entertainment for launching this song. He also said India is always his first love and he wants to give a new edge to beat songs and set new milestone in indo-western singing.

Gaurav Rana Sukhija, director Manna Music Entertainment said that we are very thankful to work with such an internationally renowned singer to come  through and enthrall the audiences with their talent and it makes him happy that the future of the Punjabi music industry is bright worldwide. We have high hopes with this song and looking forward to the success of this track. He is very thankful to the entire team who has put in a lot of efforts in making of this song.

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Chandigarh 05^th June:-A book 'Bhagat Singh's Jail Note Book: Its Context and Relevance' which contains Bhagat Singh's jail notes has released by Mr. Justice Ajay Tewari,  Mr. Justice Deepak Sibal, Baldev Mahajan, Advocate General Haryana, Prof. Harish puri, Prof. Ronki Ram and Prof. Jasbir Singh at Chandigarh Press Club today. The book has been edited by Malwinder Jit Singh Waraich and Harish Jain and published by Unistar Books, Chandigarh.

Interestingly, even more than eight decades after Bhagat Singh's martyrdom, one question that has remained central is how a 23-year-old young man was able to deal with such complex ideas? How he was trying to understand the contemporary society. How he was able to answer many questions.

Answers to the many of above questions can be found in the Notebook, in which Bhagat Singh jotted down the notes during last days in Lahore Jail. Thus the book opens a window into his exploration of ideas of distinguished thinkers and philosophers.

Prof Harish Puri, the former head of Department of Political Science at GNDU, Amritsar who has extensively worked on Punjab's freedom movement said that that well-known among his comrades as an avid and voracious reader, Bhagat Singh managed to procure during his imprisonment in jail a large number of selected books by prominent authors of his choice. The excerpts, notes and quotes from those books which he wrote down in his jail notebook reflected not only the seriousness with which he studied the books but also his intellectual sophistication and social and political concerns.

Harish Jain further maintained that this work helps one understand why the authors Bhagat Singh was quoting in his Notebook mattered to the martyr. Besides discussing the ideas central to the books, an attempt has been made here to explain the import of the quotes he chose to copy. Another debate that this book almost settles is that Bhagat Singh's Jail Notebook comprises notes from 46 books not 400 books as so far has been known. The book also carries a list of the books he consulted in jail.

Bhagat Singh was citing original author in his quote, even while he picked the same from secondary source," said Jain. He says that main intention behind this work was to make Bhagat Singh's world of books spirited and vibrant for the reader so that they may also be his fellow travelers and also get a chance to open a window into his times.

This book notes that Bernard Shaw was most profusely quoted, followed by Jack London and Oliver Goldsmith; all others generally did not have more than one quote.

One more important fact to be noted was that most of the quotes from creative works appeared in miscellaneous pages. These were the pages which are believed to have been written before he received the Notebook. Quotes on liberty, justice, crime and punishment are many, in fact, are spread over a good part of the Notebook. The book notes that Bhagat Singh's interest in poverty, crime, justice, punishment, imprisonment, prison and criminology was natural.

In majority of the quotes from Bernard Shaw's plays, and his preface to English Prison, and Eveyln Ruggles-Brise's seminal work on 'English Prison System', all had, the same implication for him, these made more sense of what was happening around, remarked Jain.

Several editions of Bhagat Singh's Jail Notebook have been published in different Indian languages in the last two decades. But the current edition with a detailed introduction also traces the entire history of the Notebook from September 12, 1929, asserted Jain.