Ludhiana, August 6, 2013: To develop communication skills among students, Group Discussion Competition was held in BCM School, Basant Avenue, Dugri, Ludhiana.
The students of class VI to X represented different countries like China, Pakistan, Australia,USA, India
and they discussed on social, biological, economics cultural problems and issues of the country.
The discussion aimed at getting knowledge, confidence and team work through peer  learning. All the
participants had put up a great show.

Principal Dr. Vandna Shahi was greatly impressed by the performance of the students and encouraged them.

Results:

Group A                                                                      Group-B

X-Lily               First                                                   IX Lily                       First

X-Daisy           Second                                               IX-Aster                     Second

X-Aster           Third                                                   IX-Daffodil                Third

Jalandhar, August 6, 2013: In view of the increasing number of cases of outside hospital deaths and keeping the social initiatives into consideration, at DIPS, Suranussi, Jalandhar, Dr Devesh Tiwari, MBBS, Capitol Hospital, gave an in-depth presentation as well as hands on training to more than 100 students.

They chose the young audience to spear head this initiative as they are the torch bearers of tomorrow. Educating them is like educating, empowering and helping the entire family. This training was not just an event but an experience to remember and cherish for life. They educated the students about the various heart diseases, its symptoms, precautions and the first aid to be provided in case of emergency.

They also gave the practical demonstration for the steps under CPR through which students can save the life of many people around them.

Turns to Television with Zee TV’s ‘Ek Muthi Aasman’

After a personal setback that had him prioritizing family and business over his acting career, hunky model-turned-actor Ashish Choudhary who was an instant click in Bollywood with comedy films like ‘Dhamaal’ and ‘Double Dhamaal’ is back on screen – this time on television in Zee TV’s new show ‘Ek Muthi Aasman’.

The show promises to give viewers a reality check and an insider’s look into the world of Mumbai’s unsung heroes – the bais! Produced by DJ’s ‘A Creative Unit’, the show will beautifully capture the hopes and aspirations of a domestic worker alongside the trials and tribulations of her daily life. It will showcase how domestic workers devote their own lives to relentless toil only so that their children can grow up enjoying the fruits of education and amenities they could only dream of and live life with dignity in the future.

The story centers around Kamala Bai played by Shilpa Shirodkar who works as a housemaid in the affluent Kapoor household. She delivers her own child Kalpana at the same time that the Kapoor khandan bahu Neelu delivers her daughter Poochi. The show captures Kamala’s journey of putting her own maternal responsibilities towards Kalpana on the back-burner in order to double up as a mother for Poochi since Neelu Malkeen couldn’t bother with the “avoidable” baggage that comes along with being a mother … What develops over the years is a tender bond of motherly love and affection between Kamala Bai and Poochi … even as her heart longs to be with her own daughter Kalpana, for whose education, bright future and every happiness Kamala works so hard at the Kapoor household!      

So, where does Ashish come in? Ashish will enter the show as Vikramaditya Scindia, a 30 year old suave, shrewd, sharp-talking advertising agency head. Little is known of his connection with the Kapoor household but there’s something from his past that links him to the Kapoors in ways that even he is unaware of. Given that he runs the most successful ad agency, young Poochi and Kalpana will join him as interns. As a mentor, he will be the man to enable Kalpana to scale her fullest potential. An interesting work dynamic will develop in the office between the trio wherein he will encourage Kalpana to stop seeing herself as subservient to Poochi just because her mother serves as a housemaid in Poochi’s house.

Speaking about the show, Ashish said, “It’s great to be back on screen and that too with such an interesting show.  It is the subject that ‘Ek Muthi Aasman’ broaches that made me instantly take it on. There are over 10,00,000 domestic workers in Mumbai alone whose day starts at the crack of dawn. They set about hurriedly cooking, packing tiffins for their men and children, cleaning, washing, etc. This is a normal day for women everywhere, one might say. Except that these particular women have to leave home and repeat the same cleaning, washing, cooking routine several times over at many other households all in the course of a day. Yet, the Bai remains, perhaps, the most taken-for-granted service provider of the household. Most of us deal with our maids with a casual “we pay her, don’t we?” approach. With this context, I am extremely glad the show is an attempt to sensitize people towards the realities of this underprivileged yet constantly struggling lot!”

So is television Ashish’s new focus post films? “There is no conscious decision on my part to move away from films and do more work on television. I stepped back from a flourishing career in films as a result of my personal crisis. It is now that things are in much better shape that I have decided to come back to my first love – acting. I will continue to take on quality work, irrespective of the medium.”

Here’s wishing Ashish the very best with his new role!

Ludhiana, August 6, 2013: The NSS Unit of Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, Ludhiana organised an extension lecture on “Skin Rejuvenation” with special emphasis on facial skin. Dr. Aman Dua, Consultant Dermatologist & Hair Transplant Surgeon was the resource person.

Dr. Dua interacted with the NSS volunteers and enlightened them regarding daily skincare and how to reinvigorate it. Principal Dr. Charanjit Mahal extended a warm welcome to Dr. Dua and at the same time expressed her gratitude towards her for taking out precious time from her busy schedule. She motivated the students to interact with the resource person and to attain maximum information.

After a competitive multi agency pitch, &pictures, India’s first interactive movie channel has appointed Scarecrow as its creative agency. The significant appointment comes after a detailed review process and will see Scarecrow assume responsibility for launching the channel’s brand identity and positioning across key markets.

The main aim of the campaign will be to distinguish it as a category leader and establish its identity as the country’s first interactive channel which reflects the duality of an effervescent nation that seeks to progress while being rooted in its culture and heritage.

Talking about the appointment, Akash Chawla, Marketing –Head, National Channels, ZEEL says “It is our vision to be a clutter-breaker in the movie genre to give viewers the best interactive experience. To achieve this, we are very focused in the way we do business – and everything we do has viewers at the heart of it. A key part of this process is the development of our brand positioning together with the creative look and feel. Scarecrow had an intuitive understanding of what we’re trying to achieve and were able to perfectly marry their creative inputs with our thought process.”

Scarecrow Communications focuses primarily on strategy, creative and design. They have worked on the strategic process for &pictures, giving the channel it’s name and logo. The ongoing brand campaign has also been designed and executed by the group. Says Arunava (Joy) Sengupta, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications, “The launch of &pictures is very special to Scarecrow. We have been part of the process from day one...developing the strategy, arriving at the name and creating the campaign. We feel like a proud parent who is about to see the child take his first stride in this very competitive market of television entertainment and will do our best to ensure that &pictures becomes the most sought after destination for our viewers.”

Says Manish Bhatt, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications, “After the nostalgic era of DD, Zee was the first revolution in the entertainment world of India. After 20 years of Zee, history is repeating itself with the arriving of brand &. Being part of the revolution is Scarecrow's privilege. And we will put our best to live up to the challenge.”

Says Raghu Bhat, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications, “We are always happy when existing clients reinforce their faith in us by entrusting us with even more responsibilities. And this one, coming from a trend-setter global media company like Zee, makes it even more special.”

With an impressive portfolio of brands like ITC, Danone Narang, Vimal, Anchor, Panasonic, Emami, Religare, Kohinoor McCormick, Zee Khana Khazana, Viacom 18, Quikr and others Scarecrow Communications has fully functional offices in both Mumbai and Delhi.

First Indian Artist to Perform with Russian Pop Singer Kabzon

Chandigarh, August 6, 2013: Bollywood heartthrob and No. 1 singer Mika Singh has become the first India artist to perform in Moscow at the famous Pushkin Russian Theatre. The charity show was held in association with Mika’s non-profit organization “Divine Touch”.

Mika shared the stage with the famous Russian singer Kabzon. A major part of the proceedings will be go to help the people of Uttarakhand. This was the first charity show for Uttarakhand.

For this noble cause, Mika got appreciation from the stalwarts of Indian film industry like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and also from Vishal Dadlani.

Praising the singer, Big B tweeted “Mika the singer with the unique voice and many recent hit songs…performs in Moscow for Uttarakhand.”

King Khan tweeted “Mika all the best for your tour in Russia. Masha Allah, its such a good cause.. All the best.”

Ludhiana, August 6, 2013: Cinepolis Ludhiana celebrated its 1st anniversary by organising blood donation camp in association with Salaam Zindagi Foundation at the venue of the cinema lobby.

The expert team of doctors and technicians led by Dr. Sonia Singla, the department of medicine & transfusion, DMC&H coordinated the blood donation activity. In this camp 52units of blood were donated by the employees of the Cinepolis Ludhiana.

The camp was inaugurated by Anshul Srivastava the unit head of Cinepolis. He informed that Cinepolis as an organisation always look forward to contribute to the society and such events will be a regular feature in coming days also.

Manjit Saini, president, Salaam Zindagi Foundation informed that NGO has donated more than 12,000 units of blood for Thalassaemic children and at present Salaam Zindagi Foundation is sponsoring 80 Thalassaemic children for free blood transfusion and he thanked Cinepolis staff and the donors for participating in the movement to help and support Thalassaemic patients.

Rohish Sharma Manager Sales & Marketing Cinepolis, Praveen Bhardwaj, Anurag Kalhan, Mandeep ravat, B. S. Nagi, Japjot Singh, Amit Datta, Sandeep Surjan and the whole staff of Cinepolis Ludhiana was present.

Chandigarh, August 6, 2013: Jangveer Singh, a noted journalist who recently resigned from the post of Principal Correspondent, The Tribune today joined as Media Advisor to Deputy Chief Minister in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, Revenue & Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, Jails & Cultural Affairs Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur.

Installing Jangveer Singh as Media Advisor, the Deputy Chief Minister said that his appointment would be instrumental in taking the message of government to the people through media. He said that he was confident that Jangveer Singh would be able to live up to the expectations of media and the government.

It may be added that Jangveer Singh was recently appointed as Media Advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal in the rank of Minister of State. Jangveer Singh has a long innings in journalism. He has earlier served in the United News of India (UNI) in Chandigarh for four years besides having served in The Tribune for 16 years. Jangveer was till recently posted in the Punjab Bureau of The Tribune and was handling political affairs besides other key responsibilities. He is known for his integrity and credible writing.

Jangveer has done his initial schooling from Sherwood College, Nainital and has acquired a post graduate degree in Mass Communications and History of Art, both from the Panjab University, Chandigarh. He is an avid reader and nature lover and is passionate about horticulture and Art and heritage conservation. Besides media fraternity in large number, Media Advisor National Affairs Harcharan Bains, the family members of Media Advisor Jangveer Singh were also present on the occasion.

Palampur, August 6, 2013: Rachana Sahitya Avem Kala Manch, Palampur in Kangra district has congratulated the renowned fiction writer Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull for his rare achievement of finding a place in a Hindi Text Book, ‘Kahani Gulshan’, of University of Kerala.

`Hori Ki Vaapsi’ is one of the most widely acclaimed short stories of Dr. Phull who satirically exposes the exploitation of farmers at all levels and the incongruities of the police and the politicians. The story has been included alongwith the stories of literary luminaries such as Prem Chand, Yash Pal, Agyeya, Mamta Kalia, Arun Prakash etc.

Dr. Phull’s story figures after Agyeya’s story. It has already been translated into many languages, including English, Malyalam, and Oriya. It was acclaimed as one of the best stories at national level by Kamleshwar in Bhasker Rachana Parv. Dr. Phull has more than 50 books published to his credit. He has already won the State Literary Award and also HP Academy Award twice for his novels and short stories.

The organization of CITY AIR NEWS also congratulates Dr. Phull on his achievement.

Ludhiana, August 6, 2013: With an aim promote the use of Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) and to educate the public about its use, Department of Pediatrics and Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana today celebrated ORS Day by organsing a role play competition on the theme ‘Public Education on ORS in Diarrhea’.

The competition was held in Pediatrics OPD of the hospital, which was witnessed by a large number of patients and their attendants.

During the programme, the participants informed that ORS is the best preventive measure for controlling Diarrhea and dehydration. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) is a special drink that consists of a combination of dry salts. When properly mixed with safe water, the ORS drink can help rehydrate the body when a lot of fluid has been lost due to diarrhea. A child with diarrhea should never be given any tablets, antibiotics or other medicines unless these have been prescribed by a medical professional or a trained health worker. The best treatment for diarrhea is to drink lots of liquids and oral rehydration salts (ORS) properly mixed with water. It is advisable to use home-based ORS than those available in attractive packets in the market.

The inexpensive homemade ORS solution consists of 8 level teaspoons of table sugar and 1 level teaspoon of table salt mixed in 1 litre of water. A half-cup of orange juice or lemon can add to its flavour.

The judges during the completion were Principal and Professor of Pediatrics- Dr Daljit Singh, Professor & Head of Pediatrics- Dr Harmesh Singh Bains and Rubinder Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing

Ferozepur, August 7, 2013: In protest against the killing of five Indian soldier and injuring one, in Poonch Sector by the Pakistani Rangers, the agitated BJP workers of Ferozepur Circle, burnt the Pakistani flag, under the leadership of Davinder Bajaj, BJP Ferozpur Circle President.

Giving information to this effect, the President said, the Pakistani flag was burnt, apart from shouting “anti-Pakistan” slogans, to show resentment on killing and injuring of Indian soldiers.

On this occasion, Minto Sharma, Monu Puggal, Davinder Narang, Minta, Navneet, Chawla Bharti Nagar and others were present.

Ludhiana, August 7, 2013: The INSPIRE INTERNSHIP CAMP 2013, under the aegis of the Department of Applied Sciences has started off in full enthusiasm at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana. 

INSPIRE is an innovative programme being sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi,  for attracting  young  talent to Science. The basic objective of INSPIRE CAMP is to communicate to the youth of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science, thus drawing the budding talent to the study of science at an early age and hence to build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science & Technology system and Research & Development base.

An important feature of this camp is that no competitive examinations are held rather existing educational structure is to be used for identification of the talent.

Dr. Ravi Kumar, Principal, Beant Singh College of Engineering  & Technology, Gurdaspur, was the Chief Guest. He emphasised the importance of research and the role of basic sciences in research.

Dr. Gurinder Kaur Sangha from P.A.U. Ludhiana was the Guest of Honour.

Gurcharan Singh Gill, Director, Nankana Sahib Education Trust, was the special guest on this occasion.

A total 150 students drawn from various schools of the Ludhiana city as Sacred Heart Convent School,  BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School,  Guru Nanak Public School,  Nankana Sahib Public School, Gill, Govt. Sr. Sc. Sec. School for Girls, Gill, Govt. Model Sr. Sc. School, Miller Ganj are participating in this five- day long camp from 7-11 Aug. 2013.

Prominent Scientists and Scholars from all over the country will be interacting with the students to apprise them of the importance of basic science in building a healthy society before one manipulates the same for human benefits.

Dr M.S.Saini, Director, in his brief speech highlighted the pioneering efforts of the college in ushering in a conducive academic milieu which provides level ground for all the stake holders to demonstrate their capacity and capabilities and create a niche for themselves in their chosen/defined area of activity.  He also referred to the excellent milestones achieved by the Faculty and the students at the national and global level.  Dr. R. P. Singh HOD App. Sciences welcomed the guests and Dr. Harpreet Kaur Grewal, Coordinator of the Camp proposed the vote of thanks.

Ludhiana, August 7, 2013: Maple Bear Canadian Play way & Nursery School, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana celebrated its much sought after Teej with great fanfare & enthusiasm.

Teej is an important festival for the girls of Punjab. The sawan month is eagerly awaited by the people of Punjab as different festivals fall at this time period. The festival of Teej brings exuberance and chance to get along each other. Young girls actively participate in events taking place like in Maple Bear. Celebration of Teej began with the Mehandi pasting on the hands of girls. They were very anxious to get their hands painted on their little hands.

Kid Girls participated in rangoli, mehndi, dance, singing, painting etc. Girls like Miss Teej, Teej Queen and Baby Teej were declared .Girls swing on decorated swings called peeng (swings) and adorn their hands and feet with intricate mehndi designs.

Girls who perform giddha on Teej. At school, teachers prepared special Punjabi Teej dishes like Kheer Puri enjoy the lavish feast with the kids. Teachers also sang a very common song sung to welcome the sawan festival of Teej with the kids after a long year. It was: "Teeyan Teej Diyan Bhadon De Muklave Teeyan Teej Diyan”.

Principal of the School Veena Aggarwal thanked parents for sending their kids in beautiful attires for the celebration of TEEJ.

Vipul Shah always believes in giving a chance to fresh new talents!!

We hear that director-producer Vipul Shah who gave the multi-talented actor Deven Bhojani his 1st big role in television serial ‘Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka’ has now signed him and brought him on board to direct his 1st Bollywood Film!!

The talented actor Deven Bhojani who made waves with his classic performances on TV will now be seen directing a completely Fresh Romantic Comedy for Vipul Shah!!

A source close to the team said, “Vipul Shah always believes in giving new talents a chance. Deven has already directed TV series ‘Sarabhai V/s Sarabhai which had become a rage amongst the audiences. And if we go by the records, many successful Bollywood directors like Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Basu, Anand Rai hail from the the TV industry. Infact even Vipul Shah who is giving Deven a break is also from the TV industry. And we are very happy to have him on board to direct his very 1st film."

Impressing the audiences with his stellar performances we are sure that Deven Bhojani’s directorial venture for Vipul Shah will also be very well received!!

Ludhiana, August 7, 2013: In its continuous endeavor to bring ‘Extra’ delight to its customers, Aircel launched an exciting 3G trial offer for all its 2G/3G subscribers in Punjab to experience unlimited 3G. ‘Aircel 3G Mornings’, a first of its kind initiative in the industry, offer subscribers unlimited access to 3G data from 6 M to 9 am for 30 days absolutely free. To activate this offer, the subscriber is required to dial *122*456# (Toll free).

Ranjit Singh Sodhi, Circle Business Head – Punjab & HP, Aircel, said, “Aircel has constantly been innovating 3G products and services to offer best value packs and convenience to its customers. We are happy to introduce yet another industry first product ‘Aircel 3G Mornings’ which offer our customers free seamless 3G data experience. We aim to enhance the user experience along with free 3G internet among the youth and the working professionals who usually catch up with current affairs, updates on social media and news, in the mornings.”

Aircel, being a leading data player in the industry is credited for making 3G affordable to masses by launching the unique Pocket Internet Smart which offers best value 3G packs. The customers will be charged as per base rate for browsing before 6 am and after 9 am.

It may be mentioned here that Aircel is one of India’s leading pan India operators. It won 3G spectrum in 13 circles and BWA spectrum in 8 circles and has successfully launched 3G services which is the fastest 3G roll out ever in the Indian Telecom Space. Aircel has been constantly innovating products and services and is credited with making 3G affordable to masses by launching Pocket Internet Smart which offers best value 3G packs. Aircel Pocket Internet Smart gave a boost to 3G adoption in the country as it is a true value for money product that allows consumers to access unlimited 3G data at extremely affordable prices. Aircel has positioned itself as a data led telecom player and has addressed the multi-functionality of a mobile phone in many innovative ways which are Industry firsts, be it the Aircel Pocket Internet, Pocket Internet Games and Facebook Voice Updates on Aircel. Aircel is also a preferred telecom network to launch Apple iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5. Recently, the company has become the proud recipient of coveted awards such as Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (AREA) 2012 South Asia by Enterprise Asia, ‘Excellence Award for Security in Telecom 2012’ by Data Security Council of India (DSCI) an institution setup by NASSCOM® and ‘Best in class Learning and Development Awards’ for ‘Innovation in Learning’ and ‘Best Training Venue’ by World HRD Congress 2013.

Saving the best for the last, Balaji is set to launch the final chartbuster from the forthcoming Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara.

Called Bismillah, the youth anthem which will feature in the film, has been picturised on Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan & Sonakshi Sinha, rendered by Anupam Amod (Pritam’s assistant) and written by Rajat Aroraa.

The club track will be unveiled next week, as part of the countdown to Eid. 

Recently shot on an elaborate 3 cr set erected at Film City and at a leading Mumbai nightclub which had to be recreated to give it the 80s’ ambience, Bismillah promises to set the dance floor ablaze. 

Says Ekta Kapoor, “We rejected more than twenty songs till Bismillah happened. We knew we had a winner on hand. It is THE track to celebrate the festive season that is at our doorstep.”

Says music honcho, Bhushan Kumar, “The response to the music of Once Upon…. has been absolutely overwhelming and Bismillah will take the craze to a new level.”

Chandigarh, August 7, 2013: Sukhbir Singh Badal, President Shiromani Akali Dal and Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab today wrote to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid protesting against the removal of turban of Manjit Singh GK, President Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, who was made to remove his turban at Rome Airport yesterday.

In a communiqué to the PM and External Affairs Minister, Badal said that Sikhs were being deliberately targeted in the airports of Italy repeatedly and Government of India owes and explanation to the country for its complete failure to safeguard the interests of Sikhs despite various hollow assurances. Registering a strong protest in a communiqué to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Badal said that he on behalf of entire Sikh community was lodging a protest over intolerable way Sikhs are treated at airports in Italy and other countries of the world.

Badal said that earlier incident of forcible removal of turban of Commander of Jet Airways at Milan airport and now removal of turban of DSGMC President, representing the Sikh Community of Delhi reflects that Congress led UPA Government was bent upon hurting the sentiments of Sikh community and reflects the Union Government’s utter failure to ensure dignity of Sikhs.

Pointing to the total failure of Congress led UPA government in pressurising Italy government, Badal said that removal of turban of GK at Rome Airport was reminiscent of earlier incident that happened with Ravijodh Singh Dhupia, a commander of Jet Airways, who was forced to remove his turban at Milan Airport. He said that SAD protested against maltreatment of Ravjodh Singh, the Prime Minister had assured that he has taken up this issue with Italy Government and there would not be any repeat of such incident. He said that repeated incidents of deliberate harassment of Sikhs especially in Italy convey an impression that they were being specifically targeted under an agenda.

He said that it was intolerable and unfortunate that the officials deployed on international airports again and again harass Sikhs by removing their turbans under security check excuses. He said that repeated incidents in the Italy have proved that the Union Government has failed to convey to the Italian Government and to the other governments not to remove the turbans of Sikhs. He said that to ask a Sikh to remove his turban was in fact an atrocity on him and all over the world Sikhs in one voice have stood up to call this an act of great violence and cruelty on Sikhs.

The SAD President said that it was surprising that despite several assurances given by the Union Minister of External Affairs in the Lok Sabha such incidents could not have been stopped. He said that earlier Amritinder Singh, Coach of Golfer Jeev Milkha singh was asked by the airport security staff at Milan to remove his turban not just once on his arrival at Milan Airport but also again when he was departing from the same place, which was stark example how Sikhs are being treated at airports in Italy.

Badal said that such behaviours in the airports of Italy were unacceptable to the Sikh community and he on behalf the Sikh community condemn such acts. He said that Union Government should bring the recent incident to the notice of Italy Government and other countries of the world that turban was the most recognisable feature of a Sikhs, unlike other head coverings it was an inextricable part of Sikh identity and was worn by Sikhs at all times to cover their unshorn hair, a mandatory article of their faith.

Lamenting on the Union Government for its complete failure on this issue, Badal said that it was most regrettable that despite our large-scale protest Sikhs were continued to be treated in this manner in USA, France, Australia and many other countries. Badal urged that Union Government should ensure that in future such unwarranted incidents do not occur and special advisories be sent through  all our foreign missions and offices to sensitize about the Turban of Sikhs.

Ludhiana, August 7, 2013: The result declaration of M.Sc.(Mathematics)-II Semester May, 2013 by Panjab University, Chandigarh was a matter of pride for Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, Ludhiana.

Gunveen Kaur bagged 1st position in Panjab University Chandigarh, and stood 1st in  College by securing 92.4% marks. Anju Kumari bagged 2nd position in Panjab University Chandigarh, and stood 2nd in college by securing 91.4% marks and Parminder Kaur bagged 9th ,position in Panjab University Chandigarh stood 3rd in the college by securing 86.% marks. Harinder Kaur bagged 10th position in Panjab University by securing 85.8% marks.

The stupendous results are a result of untiring efforts made by the students and their mentors. Principal of the college Dr. Charanjit Mahal and President, Gurbir Singh congratulated faculty and students for this glorious success.

Roopnagar, August 7, 2013: The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that India was suffering at every international forum because of weak kneed policies of Congress led UPA Government with even Nepal and Bangladesh showing eyes to India.

Speaking to media persons after administering oath to 592 Sarpanches and 3297 Panches of the district here today, Badal said that realizing the fact that Prime Minister of India was not in control of situation, every neighbour was entering India with immunity and India was failing to safeguard its territorial borders. He said that every third day China enters India and now Pakistan is gloating after killing five soldiers after entering in Indian territory.  He said that when India failed to give a strong message to Pakistan after barbaric attack on Mumbai on 26/11 and later after beheading of our soldiers, Mr. Badal said that by its repeated incursions Pakistan was exposing the hollowness of future super power India.

Decrying the removal of turban of Manjit Singh GK, Chief of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee at Rome Airport, Badal said that third incident at Italian Airport during last one year shows that Italy cares two hoots for protests of India as it has direct protection of Italian born UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. He said that he has already written to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid requesting them to take a strong diplomatic action against Italy for harassing Sikhs on their airports. He said that Shiromani Akali Dal had been raising this issue in the Parliament but Prime Minister was more interested to protect his chair and was not acting against Italy, the native place of Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. He said that it was unfortunate that with a Sikh Prime Minister and Sikh lady as Minister of State for External Affairs, the country has failed to protect Sikhs in various countries.

Badal blamed Congress led UPA Government for deliberately creating mining product crisis in Punjab to defame the government with an eye on polls. He said that it was ironical that Union Environment Ministry at the instance of Punjab Congress was delaying the environmental clearance to different mines to create artificial scarcity of the sand and gravel. He said that despite taking up the matter constantly, the Union Environment Ministry was unnecessarily delaying the clearance of mines. He said that within two months situation would be improved.

Charging Union Government of copying Atta-Daal Scheme in food security bill, Badal said that it should have also include Daal with foodgrain in the ambit of food security bill as nobody can survive only on wheat and rice.

Earlier Congratulating the Sarpanches and Panches of Roopnagar District, Badal said that people of Punjab has brought back SAD-BJP Government impressed by its Development Mantra. He said that the fact is that Congress failed to read the pulse of people whereas five time Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who has risen from masses from the post of Sarpanch, Block Samiti Member, Zila Parishad President, MLA, MP and Central Minister knew the felt needs of the people and came out with policies according to the requirement of poor people. He said that Congress believed in five star culture whereas it was Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who came out with Shagun Scheme, Atta Daal Scheme, Old age pension scheme according to the felt needs of the people. He said that it was matter of great regret that Congress instead of supporting pro-people, pro-poor policies of SAD-BJP Government tried to scuttle these policies by petitioning Union Government to stop grants for different schemes. He said that it was laughable that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who decried Atta-Daal scheme a wasteful expenditure by Punjab Government was forced to eat the humble pie by copying Atta Daal scheme into Food Security Ordinance to save his chair.

Announcing expansion of Atta Daal scheme from 15 lakh families to 30 lakh families, launching of Scholarship scheme for meritorious students of Rs. 30000, employability allowance of Rs. 1000 to unemployed graduate youth, Rs. 30,000 cashless insurance to all 30 lakh Atta Daal families, Badal said that we have focused our energy in fulfilling our promises made to the people in elections. He also announced Rs. 1700 crore for repair of village link roads.

Rubbishing the Congress propaganda of economic crisis in the state, Badal said that he has already finalised Rs. 40000 crore program to link all cities with 4/6 lane roads.

Announcing a bonanza for Ropar district, Badal said that Ropar-Doraha road was all set for completion and he has already approved Ropar byepass besides 4 laning of Ropar-Phagwara Road at the cost of Rs. 1400 crore. He said that funds have been already sanction for upgradation of sports stadium into international stadium and remaining villages would get gyms and sports kits soon.

He also handed over a Rs. 8 crore to Dr. Daljeet Singh Cheema, MLA, Rs. 5.5 crore to Madan Mohan Mittal and Rs. 1.5 crore to Satwant Kaur Sandhu for development programs of their constituencies. Mittal also announced sanction of Rs. 5 crore for Nangal hospital.

On this occasion Madan Mohan Mittal spoke about the development initiatives of SAD-BJP Government whereas Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra spoke about Rs. 24,000 crore development plan for 13,007 villages of Punjab.

Earlier welcoming the Deputy Chief Minister Dr. D.S. Cheema said that Ropar always got a lion share of development during SAD-BJP rule whereas it always ignored in Congress rule. He thanked Deputy Chief Minister for giving Ropar a status of full division.

Earlier, Badal administered oath of office to 529 Sarpanches and 3297 panches and gave a call to them to become active partner in the grass root development of the state.

Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Ujagar Singh Wadali, former MLA and other senior leaders of SAD-BJP. 

Kapurthala, August 7, 2013: The Department of Management at Punjab Institute of Technology, Kapurthala (PITK), the Main Campus of Punjab Technical University (PTU) organised an Expert Talk on “Core versus Peripheral Innovations: The Effect of Innovation Locus on Consumer Adoption of New Products”.

This lecture was delivered by Dr. Tripat Gill, Associate Professor of Marketing and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Market Insight and Innovation, School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, Watreloo, ON, Canada. The research scholars and students of the Main Campus of PTU attended the lecture.

In his lecture, Dr. Gill threw light on the impact of innovation and its effect on the adoption of a product. He also emphasized on the effect of innovation on consumer adoption of new products and highlighted the relative advantages of investing in peripheral (subsidiary or secondary part of the product) innovations as compared to the core (central part of the product) innovations, especially when the innovation offers radically new benefits. With highly competitive business firms and volatile market conditions, getting consumers to choose/select and adopt a new product is getting difficult by the day.

Dr. Gill's interactive session threw light on strategies a firm should adopt to increase market share and sell more products. Such strategies help business firms to gain more profit in the long run.

After welcomed the Guest speaker, Dr. Anirudh Pratap Singh, Executive Director of PITK & dean RIC PTU said that department of Management is an upcoming teaching and research campus which continually organises lectures by top experts in the field of Management both from India and abroad.

Dr. Rajneesh Arora, Vice Chancellor, PTU congratulate the faculty & students to organised the event. Dean Academics PTU Dr. Buta Singh, Registrar, PTU Dr H.S.Bains, Assistant Professor Pooja Mehta, Supriya Behal were present along with the faculty memers of PIT, Kapurthala during the event.