The Punjab Weekly

Mohali:  Connect Broadband, the leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) of Punjab, which is headquartered in Mohali, has launched ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection - Season 4’ for its valued existing and new customers to make the Festival of Lights quite special for them.  ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection-Season 4’ is open for those who take a new Connect Broadband connection; one who pays the bills in advance, and one who does the payment before the due date through the Connect Broadband App. The offer remains live till 31st October 2022. ‘Khushiyo Ka Connection-Season 4’ offer comes along with an exciting list of more than 100 prizes. You can avail the benefits of the prize coupon that incorporates 50 inches LED TV, microwaves, etc. All the prizes will be given through a lucky draw after 31st October. Enjoy the top-notch speed of the internet without any interruption along with the stupendous gifts that you may win. The Connect Broadband Punjab is a swift network and also promises more r...

  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 Pro...

Ludhiana :  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-term sustainability of the sector. Shams...

Mohali : Committed to developing a strong sustainable culture in the company, Globe Toyota continues to make strides in creating a green campus in its corporate office in Mohali's Phase 9 and other establishments across the region.  To mark Independence Day in a meaningful way Globe  Toyota conducted a massive plantation drive - Green Wave Through Afforestation held at its corporate office in Mohali and other locations in Punjab and Haryana. Over 1000 saplings were planted with the involvement of over 500 employees across 11 locations of Globe Toyota.  Talking about Globe Toyota’s continued focus on green initiatives, Vivek Datta , MD and CEO, Globe Toyota, said, “Sustainability is a way of life at Globe Toyota, which reflects in our environment-friendly practices across our entire value chain. All our initiatives are designed towards lowering our environmental impact and achieving the goal of ‘Living in Harmony with Nature'.” “We belie...

  Chandigarh : Mohali Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) coming up on the Banur-Tepla Road (BTR) spread over 250 acres of land, will be the first of its kind planned industrial park in the region. Its best-in-class infrastructure, connectivity to the international airport, National Highways, skilled workforce, and easy access to vendors and storage facilities make MIEZ-BTR an ideal destination for pharmaceutical players. “MIEZ-BTR has the connectivity advantage. Its proximity to Mohali and  Chandigarh  also addresses the concern of a skilled workforce while semiskilled workers will have the advantage of affordable and quality life in and around Banur. Tax exemptions and other benefits from the Government of Punjab will be another boon for MIEZ-BTR,” said Neenu Mittal of Forgo Pharma, Baddi. While Baddi in Himachal Pradesh, located near  Chandigarh , is known for being a hub for pharma bigwigs, the upcoming option in the form of MIEZ-BTR could become a centre ...

Mohali:  An impressive month-long summer camp organized for Tricity kids has concluded at The Wyndham, Mohali under the supervision of Yadvinder Singh, chief coach, and Director Consultant Starbiz India. Nearly 50 children of different age groups participated in the camp.  The organisers and celebrity guests pose at the grand finale of the kids' summer camp “There was great enthusiasm among kids in the month-long summer camp, the grand finale of which saw children aged between 3.5 years and 14 years giving scintillating Bhangra and Bollywood dance performances,” said Yadvinder Singh. The grand finale was graced by celebrities like Tripat Singh, a fitness icon of  India , Kiran Kaur, singer and actress, and Poonam Sood, actress. Swimming was the main attraction of the camp. Apart from swimming, there were other activities such as Bollywood dance, Zumba, Bhangra, Gyming, Yoga, Aerobics, and general fitness. Aqua Zumba was also taught to kids and their mothers whi...

  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 environment to fl...

Mohali : In view of the rising Omicron cases – a panel discussion of eminent doctors was organized by SimpliHealth, a health portal, to demystify myths around the highly transmissible Omicron variant at Radisson Red, here. It is noteworthy that SimpliHealth is a free online knowledge hub of health-related information that is managed and supported by top-rated doctors, medical professionals, and digital experts. " What makes SimpliHealth stand out is that our specialists answer all health-related questions through videos that can be watched easily anytime, anywhere.  In our endeavour to provide  authentic information to bust the myths doing rounds on digital media in relation to Omicron and its impact, we organised a panel discussion with medical experts." Said Sumeet Soni, Founder , SimpliHealth. From left : Dr. H K Bali, Dr Nimisha Batra, Dr. Raman Abrol, Dr. Ashish Bhalla,  Dr. A K Mandal and Dr Ravul Jindal at the panel discussion held in Mohali     ...

Mohali:  Chai Sutta Bar, a national and global beverage brand, spreads the taste of Kulhad with its newly arrived branch in Mohali that opened on the Dec 30, 2021 at Shop no. SSS - 20, Phase 3B2, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab .  Mohali, the commercial and IT hub, has welcomed the brand with open arms.  It was all possible because of the love people showered throughout the stretch , stated Anubhav Dubey, Co-founder of Chai Sutta Bar. Chai's amazing blessing has left a sweet spot in their hearts who greeted the store with their welcoming warmth and shining grins. By the love and craze of people recently HR Gabru which featured a few of the local stars released a full of vibes  Chai Sutta Bar’s anthem . The company uses over 3 lakhs kulhad every day and supports more than 1500 potter families. It also employs more than 500 people from a diverse section of the society with special emphasis on weaker sections. The brand's soulful Tea has been delivered to over 100 ...

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 talk on ...

Chandigarh :  There is good news for those who want to own their own dwelling unit or even commercial space in tricity. "We are planning projects which will be based on unique concepts and design and competitively priced. These will be launched by the end of this year. We build concept based projects, which attract a high footfall of end users on completion and this is also a hallmark of all our real estate projects," said Piyush Kansal, young Director at Royale Estate Group, a well known tricity based real estate organisation. Piyush further said, "Our group's USP is that we plan and build projects for all types of real estate buyers, be it the middle class, upper middle class or people who have very high end realty needs.”  Kansal, who possesses quality business exposure first in London and now in the tricity region and Punjab, said: “By the end of this year we will be launching a 'Mohali Industrial Economic Zone’ in Mohali, which will be a new co...

  Riverdale Aerovista, Mohali. Meet, 45-year old Raman Kapur a well-established corporate executive who lives with his family in Delhi and recently decided to move out of the capital and relocate both his business and home in the Chandigarh capital region. He has bought an industrial plot in Chandigarh and a villa home in Mohali. "The second wave of COVID hit Delhi hard and me and my family were unhappy with the way things were getting out of hand. We felt unsafe and uncomfortable.  So I decided to move my parents and my grandmother immediately to Mohali. This volatile situation ignited me to look for options of living outside Delhi . I was also quite perturbed with the choking of Delhi due to multiple reasons like population growth, traffic and noise hazards  and declining quality of life. We, therefore, decided to relocate to the Chandigarh capital region," said Kapur.  There are many more like Kapur who have decided to move lock, stock and barrel to...