Northern Tribune

    Mohali:  Amity University Punjab's Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta & Rural Engagement Cell (SES REC) came together to organize a thought-provoking ‘Entrepreneurship Awareness Meet’   aimed at igniting the spirit of entrepreneurship among its students. Dr. RK Kohli, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Punjab said, “Through this interactive session between students and key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Amity University Punjab aimed to plant the seeds of entrepreneurial ambition in the minds of its students. By showcasing the stories of real entrepreneurs and offering practical guidance, the university aspires to inspire students to consider entrepreneurship as a promising career path.” By ensuring presence of senior representatives from organisations like Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Startup Punjab, TiE Chandigarh, Punjab Angels Network, and Innovation Mission Punjab, Am...

  Mohali: Amity University bid farewell to its graduating batch of 2023 in a spectacular event filled with glitz, glamour, and Bollywood flair. The farewell, organized with a theme inspired by the world of Indian cinema, brought together students, faculty, and esteemed guests to commemorate the memorable journey of the graduating class. The farewell ceremony kicked off with a grand welcome for the outgoing students, who were bestowed with fun titles in true Bollywood style. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as the immediate juniors delighted the audience with their captivating performances, showcasing dance styles including bhangra, gidda, fusion, and freestyle,  sprinkled with a pinch of Bollywood tadka and a generous dose of drama. The event also witnessed the crowning of Mr. and Miss Amity University Punjab, with Bhavya being crowned Miss Amity University Punjab and Hamish being crowned Mr. Amity University Punjab.  Dr. Shivali Dhingra, Dean of the Facul...

    Mohali: VRS Group organised a Clothes and Toys Donation Drive from 7th to 14th November for underprivileged children. The drive concluded on Children's Day. This initiative was taken by VRS Group under the name 'V R your Smile'. VRS Group is a real estate company based in Mohali, which provides integrated commercial, residential, industrial and townships in the area.  On 14th November, VRS Group organised an event in District One, Sector 68, Mohali, International Airport Road , in which underprivileged children were invited to enjoy their day among amusements like toy trains, trampolines and cartoons, among other planned engagement activities. Post this, toys and clothes collected from the drop points, along with food packets for lunch were distributed among the children. Mr. Sumit Jindal, MD and CEO, VRS Group said, "It is really important to focus on the well-being of children. They don't just deserve the basic necessities, but also the right e...

Mohali : There is good news for beauty-conscious denizens of tricity. 'The Hair Project Luxury Salon and Academy', the region’s first state-of-the-art facility, offering wholesome hair, beauty, and skin services, was inaugurated by the famous Bollywood diva, Malaika Arora. Located on  Airport Road , in Sector 79, Mohali, 'The Hair Project' is a one-point innovative solution to one's beauty and hair needs. From meeting your expectations to ensuring magnificence in every respect, the facility is unique where you get multiple options - complete colour change, quick trim or top-to-toe beauty experience - contemporary and innovative cuts etc. “'The Hair Project Salon and Academy' is smart and elegant. It is going to be a milestone in the industry and an asset for the denizens of tricity –  Chandigarh , Mohali and Panchkula. It is well-equipped with facilities catering to all hair types, tones and textures. I am really delighted to have opened The Hair Project...

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

Mohali: As part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the 76th Independence Day of the country was celebrated in a dignified manner at Mohali’s ACE Heart & Vascular Institute (Sector 69). Mohali Municipal Corporation councillors Kuldeep Kaur Dhanoa and Aruna Sharma unfurled the national flag at the hospital premises followed by the national anthem infusing a sense of pride and respect for our nation. Addressing the audience, institute Director and Chief Intervention Cardiologist and structural heart specialist Dr. Puneet K Verma greeted everyone with Independence day wishes and said that “we have attained freedom after a long struggle and so we should cherish it”. Director of cardiac surgery at the institute Dr. Rana Sandip Singh emphasized efforts done by ACE Heart & Vascular Institute to achieve freedom from heart diseases through its preventive, paediatric, and adult cardiac services using the most advanced technology. In the end, institute admini...

Chandigarh : Given the exponential growth of the real estate sector in and around Mohali, a well-connected, strategically located, and affordable facility – Mohali Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ), is going to be a boon for building material traders who deal in marble, tiles, fancy lights, electrical & electronics, hardware, furniture, sanitary ware, etc. Coming up on Banur -Tepla Road, and spread in over 250 acres of land – MIEZ offers what building material traders need the most – hassle-free connectivity to highways, airports, and neighboring cities of Panchkula, Chandigarh, and Ambala, where a slew of residential and commercial construction going on. There are 1284 projects registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority-Punjab (RERA-Punjab) as of July 1, 2022. “What qualifies MIEZ as a bright spot for building material business is its locational advantage, spacious planning, robust infrastructure, wide roads & a varied range of common facilities. There is a huge pote...

  Mohali: Rang De Basanti (RDB) motorcycle ride, which is an annual edition of 'Thumpers Group' - a bikers' group of tricity, was flagged off by Ashok Thapar and Tribhuvan Thapar, who are from the family of Shaheed Sukhdev. The duo was joined by Hemant Jindal, Umang Jindal and Puneet Bhandari from Homeland Group and Pankaj Sethi in the flag off of the ride. The bike ride started from CP 67 Mohali and culminated at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral hometown of Shaheed Bhagat Singh located in Shaheed Bhagat singh Nagar at a distance of about 100 Km from Chandigarh . The RDB ride is an event that is organised as a tribute to the legendary Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, to coincide with the martyrdom day of the trio, which is observed on Mar 23. The aim of this event was to remember the heroic martyrs and to reiterate the pledge of eradicating the menace of drugs amongst youth. "The ride was held to remember the heroes who selflessly fought for the nation ag...

    Chandigarh:  From being one of India's wealthiest and fastest-growing states to the painful journey of a debt ridden economy, Punjab today stares at a grim situation with unemployed youth and wastage of human resources.   Unemployment is one of the major issues in  Punjab  and most of the youth want to go abroad to earn a better livelihood. Giving free sops to voters as a part of the political manifestos might not be the answer but creating opportunities by setting up the right Industrial environment and Infrastructure will give a boost to jobs and economy. Economists are of the view that the ‘Make in  India ’ campaign is quite successful in other states like Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra and Haryana but  Punjab  is still to fully exploit its potential in this area. Experts say that Punjabis are hardworking and enterprising, and that they have a natural flair for entrepreneurship, they just need the right environmen...

  Mohali:  Ms Jaspreet Kaur, Municipal Councillor, Phase 2, Mohali and her husband Raja Kanwarjyot Singh formally inaugurated a unique 'Mental Health Cafe' - Your Sugar Daddy in Sector 54, Phase 2, Mohali.  Ms Jaspreet Kaur said, “I congratulate Angel for starting this unique initiative. Though we live in a modern society, there is a stigma surrounding mental health. We need to de-stigmatize it by spreading awareness. Your Sugar Daddy café has created a non-judgmental environment for people to meet and share their own personal stories.”  The cafe has been set up in order to break the stigma attached to mental health and encourage people to talk more about mental health issues – by a tricity based 21-year old young entrepreneur, Angel D'souza.  Drawing her inspiration from Covid19 blues, Angel, who is pursuing her studies in Psychology at UBC, Vancouver , Canada conceptualized a unique concept to provide a warm and welcoming space for the customers to t...

Mohali:  Game streaming platform - GameSee created by Mohali based startup AppSmartz has been selected as a 2020 TiE50 Winner in the prestigious TiE50 Awards Program. Launched in April 2020, GameSee already has a monthly user base of over 300,000 all across the globe. The platform has been recognized for demonstrating phenomenal growth and potential in the booming e-sports and gaming sector.   This award program was organized by TiEcon, world’s largest conference for tech entrepreneurs. Currently celebrating its tenth year, TiE50 Awards provides a one-of-a-kind showcase for the world’s top technology and technology-enabled startups. TiE Silicon Valley ’s premier annual awards program is keenly contested by thousands of early to mid-stage startups of all sizes representing a wide range of verticals. TiEcon was listed as one of the 10 best conferences for ideas and entrepreneurship by Worth Magazine, along with TED and the World Economic Forum.   “We are h...

Mohali, Punjab : Award winning Ayurveda expert and motivational speaker - Acharya Manish, has initiated a social campaign to counter the spread of COVID 19. Acharya Manish uses age-old therapies of Ayurveda to promote the 5000 - years - old vedic science. It is noteworthy that Acharya Manish has founded ‘Shuddhi Ayurveda’ an Ayurvedic Clinic and Research Centre at Zirakpur, which already has presence across India through 105 clinics which are helping patients adopt Ayurveda to counter all types of diseases. To fight against COVID 19 an intense research conducted by Ayurvedic doctors under the guidance of Acharya Manish was done and an immunity boosting pack – ‘Shuddhi Herbal Immunity Package’ was made. Using this pack and specialised anti COVID medications Acharya Manish started an initiative to help needy people, who were not able to afford expensive medicines, against the Coronavirus. A helpline number   8273183731  was established, where calls from ac...