Manyavar ropes in Ranveer Singh to embark on second innings

Manyavar has roped in actor Ranveer Singh and launched campaign “Shaadi hai, taiyaar hoke aaiye” as this year's wedding campaign. The central theme of this year's campaign is to establish Indian wear as the only dress code for weddings or celebrations and communicating this message to everyone attending a wedding across the age gamut.

Chandigarh University gets nod to start distance, online courses

Chandigarh University, Gharuan, has got approval from UGC-Distance Education Council to start distance programmes from January.  This was announced by Vice-Chancellor Dr RS Bawa. He said, "The university will start admissions to distance and online education programmes from January. In the first phase, it will offer 10 programmes which includes BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, BA, MA English, MA Phycology, B Sc Travel & Tourism, B Com and M Com”.

ShareChat releases UGC Trendz Report for Punjab

ShareChat has released its 2019 UGC Trendz report for Punjab. “Romance and Relationships” has topped the trend with 18% users creating/posting content on the genre this year. Interestingly, “Fashion and Make-Up” has witnessed a phenomenal jump from #7 in 2018 to #2 this year with more than 16% men posting user generated content on the category. “Devotion” is trending at #3 with men posting more than 11.42% content on the genre. Women are more inclined to post on “Romance and Relationships” with 17.52% content posted this year. 

Voltas Beko unveils ‘Kahan Gaya Mummy ka Sunday’ DVC

Voltbek Home Appliances Private Limited (Voltbek) — a JV between Voltas and Europe’s leading free standing consumer durables player, Arçelik, has launched a new digital video commercial (DVC)- “Kahan Gaya Mummy ka Sunday”. This DVC is a part of ‘The Sunday Paradox’, a platform providing content for the multi-faceted mothers of today. The video is based on the insights gained from an indepth research conducted among mothers across India to understand their latent needs for personal time on weekends.

BLal Steel commissions auto shredding unit in Ludhiana

Ludhiana-based BLal Steel Shredding Pvt Ltd has commissioned an auto shredding unit in Ludhiana. The plant has a capacity to shred around two lakh vehicles per annum. Besides End of Life Vehicles (ELVs), it can also shred other metal wastes like metal sheets and heavy appliances etc. The project has been initiated by Vipan Garg, managing director of the company, who is also running a similar auto shredding plant in New Zealand for over a decade. 

Medanta heart clinic in Amritsar on December 14

Medanta The Medicity Gurgaon in collaboration with Adlakha Hospital, Amritsar, will hold heart clinic on December 14 by Dr Surinder Bazaz. He specialises in the field of vascular, cardio (thoracic) and has been an integral part of Medanta's CTVS team.

Motia Group unveils ‘Guildford Square’ project in Zirakpur

Motia Group has launched commercial project ‘Guildford Square’ in Zirakpur. The project is spread over an area of 3.75 acres at the Airport road. The group is likely to invest Rs 225 crore in the project. Located at the fastest developing area of tricity, near Chandigarh International airport, the project promises numerous business opportunities along with providing high rental value. 

Dr Kapil Dua elected treasurer of ISHRS, USA

The International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), USA, has elected Dr Kapil Dua as its treasurer. This was announced during the general body meeting of ISHRS’s World Congress held at Bangkok, Thailand, recently.  Dr Dua was elected based on his contribution to the cause of making hair transplant more ethical and result-oriented.

Lally Motors receives People’s Choice awards

Lally Motors has been awarded the People's Choice awards at the UM Stellar Awards 2019, which was organised by Urban Melange. Saravdeep Singh Lally, director, Lally Motors, received the award from Kharar MLA Kanwar Sandhu at a function held recently. 

JK Tyre rolls out most fuel-efficient radial tyres

JK Tyre & Industries has launched the next generation of fuel-efficient tyres — the XF Series, delivering unprecedented savings to customers in terms of cost per kilometer while also improving mileage. The XF series comes in two variants —  front axle JETWAY JUH XF and rear axle JETSTEEL JDH XF — ideal for long and regional haul applications. 

HDFC Bank adjudged ‘Best MSE Bank’ 

HDFC Bank has been adjudged ‘Best MSE Bank’ at the 2nd SIDBI-ET India MSE Awards 2019, held recently. The award was received by Rahul Shukla, Group Head - Corporate and Business Banking, HDFC Bank. The bank has a strong MSME portfolio with advances to this segment standing at over Rs 1.25 lakh crore as of March 31, 2019. 

Tecno unveils mobile with 6,000 mAh battery at Rs 8,499

Tecno has launched yet another future-ready device ‘Tecno Spark Power’ at Rs 8,499. It will be a game changer in the sub-Rs 9K smartphone segment owing to its monstrous 6000 mAh battery. It is available on Flipkart. 

ArcNest fund to combat air, water pollution

ArcVentures of India and Leave A Nest Co., Japan, has announced a strategic partnership to introduce innovative yet workable solutions to combat air and water pollution. Under the partnership, a technology incubator fund called ArcNest was launched with an investment of Rs 50 crore in Delhi recently. The fund will support players in various sectors aiming to improve human lives through technology. 

Axis Mutual Fund rolls out  ‘Retirement Savings Fund’

Axis Mutual Fund has launched ‘Axis Retirement Savings Fund’ — an open-ended retirement solution-oriented scheme having a lock-in of 5 years or till retirement age (whichever is earlier). The new fund offer is open for subscription up to December 13. 

Jack & Jones unveils Autumn Winter’ 19 collection 

Jack & Jones has launched their Autumn Winter’19 collection. It was launched by singer Parmish Verma at Elante Mall, Chandigarh. Vineet Gautam, CEO & Country Head, Bestseller India, said Jack & Jones had always used music as a medium to connect with the youth of the country. 

Need to follow tenets of Constitution: HUDCO chief

HUDCO recently observed Constitution Day. Dr M Ravi Kanth, CMD, HUDCO, read out the Preamble of the Constitution to commemorate the occasion. He highlighted the contributions made by Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India, and reiterated the need to follow the tenets of the Constitution in letter and in spirit.  

Perfect Picture Location to set up Punjab Film City

Fatehgarh Sahib-based Perfect Picture Location  — a photography and videography studio  — is coming up with Punjab Film City to facilitate growing Punjabi film industry. The studio along with North Zone Film & TV Artistes Association planted trees at Punjab Film City on December 1. Association chairman Gugu Gill, patrons Yog Raj Singh and Nirmal Rishi along with Iqbal Singh Cheema of Perfect Picture Location, artistes Tarsem Jassar, Jaswinder Bhalla, Sardar Sohi, BN Sharma and Gurpreet Ghuggi were among those present.

Most prostate problems curable, says expert

Dr Saurabh Gupta, urologist, Aadesh Hospital, Bathinda, has said approximately 50% of males above 60 years of age have symptoms arising from prostate enlargement and silently suffer as they consider it as part of ageing process. He said most of the problems caused by prostatic enlargement can be managed by medicines alone and only 5-10% of patients need surgery. 

Tetra Pak study: Environmental problems affecting health 

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has revealed that with two-thirds of consumers now believing that we have reached an environmental tipping point, they see themselves as being directly responsible for the world around them, and for their own health. Nearly 60% of consumers globally now believe that their health and well-being are strongly affected by environmental problems. 

Jio further strengthens leadership in Punjab 

Reliance Jio has strengthened its leadership position both in customer market share and revenue market share (RMS) in Punjab, according to latest report of telecom regulator TRAI. Jio has amplified its lead by attaining RMS of 35% and revenue of Rs 510 crore in September quarter in the state.

Dutch startup ‘YtheWait’ disrupts restaurant industry

Though restaurants have existed for centuries, there hasn't been any idea or innovation that could change the industry. Dutch startup 'Y the Wait' is looking to change that with its disruptive technology catering to forward-thinking restaurants and diners. YtheWait app helps customers order food in a flash and aid restaurants in serving their customers as quickly and smoothly as possible.

CGRF, PSPCL, holds camp to redress consumer complaints 

Ramesh Sarangal, SE (Distribution), PSPCL, Ferozepur, has disclosed that CGRF, PSPCL (Patiala) recently organised a special camp at Ferozepur for redressal of consumer complaints. Most of the complaints were resolved on the spot by the forum. Gurpal Singh, chairman, CGRF, Patiala, and all other members of forum were present.

LIC waives convenience fee on credit card transactions

Life Insurance Corporation of India has waived convenience fee on credit card transactions initiated by policy holders for payment of renewal premium, advance premium, repayment of loan and loan interest with effect from December 1. Henceforth, all digital collections will be free of charges for customers. 

IndianOil, Udayan Care to set up IT learning centre 

Oil PSU IndianOil has joined hands with Udayan Care - a charitable trust that works to empower vulnerable children, women and youth - to set up an IT learning centre at Loni, Ghaziabad, for imparting digital education and skill training to underprivileged youths in the area. 

Norther Railway takes steps to reduce electricity bill 

Indian Railways has been granted the status of deemed licensee under the Electricity Act since 2015. With this, the Zonal Railways has started procuring power through open access directly from the generating companies through tariff-based bidding to cut electricity expenses. It is envisaged that NR will be able to save up to Rs 56 crore annually on the electricity bill of Punjab.