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Now, Indulge In Sports Fashionably, With This HK-Bo Global Brand

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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If you are crazy about indulging in professional sports, and fashionable at the same time, then Hong Kong-bo leading global sports fashion wear brand Xtep is just the right brand for you. The North India franchisees of the brand just opened their first outlet in the tricity at Cosmo Mall, considered a sportswear hub, in Zirakpur.

The brand, with 7,000+ outlets across the globe, and 25 already in India (targeted to grow to 50 by the end of the year), prides itself in providing technologically advanced, professional, functional, fashionable, comfortable and affordable footwear, apparel and accessories.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh

And, it’s raining introductory discounts, ranging from 10% to 50%, at the large format outlet spread over two floors in the mall.

Right from casual and lifestyle fashion wear, to professional basketball, football, running and fitness wear and accessories, the store has it all, and in a very large variety.

Sports and fashion is splashed all over the place as a visitor enters the Xtep’s Zirakpur store. You will find sections dedicated to running/training shoes, professional football and basketball shoes and suits, woven/ knitted pants, woven/knitted shorts, single/double layer windbreakers, short sleeve T-shirts, vests, hoodies, sweaters, casual long shorts and urban shoes for men, women and kids.

In accessories, caps, cotton socks, basketballs, all kinds of bags, waist bags, are among the most prominent displays.

The largest variety is perhaps in technologically advanced light weight and breathable casual and professional shoes which are comfortable, durable and with a firm grip. The range starts from Rs 2500 and goes right up to Rs 14,000.

Interacting with news website LifeInChandigarh.com, Xtep’s franchisee owner for North India Nitin Pujari and his partner Sushil Mishra, on the sidelines of a press meet to announce the store launch, said they have contracted to open 50 stores in North India. Zirakpur store is their third in North India, after opening the first one in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and another one in Model Town, Ludhiana.

More stores are planned to be opened in Chandigarh (two), Panchkula, Mohali and other major towns and cities in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir and other northe states in the next two years, they added.

Reacting to a query, Mumbai-based Pujari said this is the right time to expand since people, who had been holding themselves back for months on end because of the pandemic, are now in a mood to spend. Also the people during this period have become more conscious about indulging in sports and fitness activities. The mall owners are also being very supportive in terms of rentals in an effort to woo new brands to their premises, he shared.

Xtep has several manufacturing facilities spread across Asia and it appears to be keen on manufacturing in India as well as its footprint grows within the country from South, to North-East and now in North India, Pujari informed.    

LifeInChandigarh.com  by APR Media House is an enjoyable digital reading startup, which keeps you abreast of the latest meaningful happenings of interest to large sections of folks in Chandigarh tricity, and expats from the region. It has been promoted by a public spirited senior journalist and media consultant with a view to encourage good quality and healthy journalism, a dire need of the times.

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An Ideal Handy Device For e-Learning, Work From Home & Entertainment

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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Mobile phones are not exactly the ideal devices for e-learning, work from home and entertainment, and laptops not too convenient when on the go. Keeping this in mind realme has introduced to the Indian market an ultra slim and lightweight tab, providing users a more immersive vivid viewing experience and amazing sound quality.

Among the fastest growing technology brands and the leaders in bringing 5G enabled smart phones, realme also launched new youth flagship smart phones – realme 8s 5G and  realme 8i – along with realme bluetooth speakers.

realme tab

Photos By : realme

realme’s first ever pad is the slimmest WUXGA+ and marathoner pad powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80  processor. It features the most powerful chipset in this segment providing strong performance and takes gaming to the next level. It comes with a 10.4-inches WUXGA+ (Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array Plus) full screen, up to 2000×1200 pixels screen resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 82.5%, providing users a more immersive vivid viewing experience.

realme Pad comes with a trend-setting metallic  ultra-slim design  and is as thin as 6.9 millimeters and weighs only 440 grams.. It also features Dolby Atmos® enabled Quad speakers, the best stereo surround sound and amazing sound quality in the segment along with Hi- Res Certification.

The tablet is equipped with a 7100mAh mega battery for whole day endurance, and which delivers power beyond expectations, enough for 65 days on standby, or 12 straight hours of video viewing. realme Pad is also equipped with an 18W quick charge, the fastest charging in the segment, for quickly recharging and supports reverse charging too.

The pad also features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle front camera, that takes clear and bright selfies and features a 105° ultra-wide-angle, letting users capture more of their surroundings when they take a selfie or attend video conferences.

The tablet comes with the brand new realme UI for Pad based on Android 11, which is fun to use, feels smooth, and packs lots of amazing features. It also features ‘Smart Connect’ which allows users to use their realme Band or Watch to unlock realme Pad instantly, and through ‘Nearby Share’ allows users phone and tablet to share the files and images immediately.

realme Pad is available in two eye-catching and quite unique colours – Real Grey and Real Gold, and three variants, 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi)) priced at INR 13,999, 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi + 4G) priced at INR 15,999, and 4GB+64GB (Wi-Fi + 4G) priced at INR 17,999 and supports up to 1TB memory expansion.

The first sale for 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi + 4G) and 4GB+64GB (Wi-Fi + 4G) went on air September 16 on realme.com, Flipkart & mainline channels. The 3GB+32GB (Wi-Fi only) variant will be coming soon.

realme 8s 5G expands the 5G portfolio as the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor. realme 8i is India’s first smartphone to feature MediaTek Helio G96 Processor.

With impressive design and features, these two new additions to the realme 8 series will provide users with a combination of good specifications with an immersive display, trendy camera, powerful processors and fast-charging capabilities that can match up to their lifestyle.

realme has also rejuvenated its audio portfolio with trendsetting portable bluetooth speakers –   Cobble & Pocket – allowing consumers to enjoy immersive sound with increased bass power anytime, anywhere.

realme 8s 5G, is the world’s first smartphone equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor. It is the world’s first 6nm process 5G phone in its price segment and comes with a dual 5G dual standby mode. The smartphone also features the Dynamic RAM Expansion technology (DRE), which can add up to 5GB to the existing 8GB RAM, enabling users to enjoy upto 13GB of dynamic memory. 

Equipped with a 90Hz ultra-smooth display and a large 16.5 cm (6.5") full screen, the smartphone provides a supreme-smooth visual experience. realme 8s 5G, comes with a 33W Dart charge and a massive 5000mAh battery. It features an Infinite Star Design that adopts the latest texture printing process and superimposes the beam texture to bring out the star-like luster.

It also comes with an advanced 64MP nightscape camera to take clear and bright photos even in complex lighting conditions and consists of a 16MP AI Beauty Selfie front camera to take natural and delicate skin selfies. Also, the smartphone comes with 2 Nano SIM cards and 1 MicroSD card at the same time and supports a maximum of 1TB memory expansion. 

realme 8s 5G is available in two amazing colours – Universe Blue and Universe Purple, and two variants, 6GB+128GB priced at INR 17,999 and 8GB+128GB priced at INR 19,999 respectively. The first sale went on air September 13 on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels. As bank offers, users can avail flat INR 1500 off on HDFC card on Flipkart & avail flat INR 1500 off on ICICI cards on realme.com

Flipkart upgrade program: With the Flipkart upgrade program, buyers can pay just 70% of the cost and purchase realme 8s 5G 6GB+128GB at INR 12,599 and 8GB+128GB variant at INR 13,999.

realme 8i, is the first smartphone in India to be powered by MediaTek Helio G96 processor. Along with a really powerful processor, the smartphone comes with a massive 6.6-inch LCD display and an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, which is first in its price range. It comes with an 18W Fast Charge and a 5000mAh mega battery. 

This smartphone offers 5GB Dynamic RAM on 6GB+128GB version which can add up to 5GB to the existing 6GB RAM, enabling users to enjoy up to 11GB of experience and improves the smartphone’s overall smoothness. The device is extremely light and thin with just 8.5 mm and 194 g and incorporates a flowing design concept.

The smartphone consists of a 50MP AI Triple Camera to make pictures clearer and brighter and also a 16MP selfie camera to take crystal clear selfies.  Also, the smartphone is equipped with 3-card slots for two SIM cards and one SD card (up to 256GB).

realme 8i, is available in two dynamic colours –  Space Black and Space Purple, and two variants, 4GB+64GB priced at INR 13,999 and 6GB+128GB priced at INR 15,999 respectively. The first sale went on air September 14 on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels. As bank offers, users can avail flat INR 1000 off on HDFC card on Flipkart & avail flat INR 1000 off on ICICI cards on realme.com.

realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker, a pure bass powerhouse, is a powerful little device. It only weighs 200g, feeling just like a big cobble in the user’s hands.  It features 9 hours of battery life with 1500 mAh large battery, a 5W dynamic bass boost driver, an extra passive radiator, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo pairing, 3 equalizer presets IPX5 water-resistant certification, and 88ms super low latency game mode. With a Type-C charging port, it will be convenient and easy to use.

The speaker is available in two colours – Metal Black and Electronic Blue – priced at INR 1,499 . The first sale went on air September 15 on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels.

realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker will fit in almost any pocket, enabling users to take it with them and listen to music wherever they want. It is just 101mm long, 60.9mm wide, and 33mm thick and has a beautiful and lightweight design. Equipped with a built-in 600mAh battery, it comprises 6 hours of battery life into a tiny package and users will be able to play 120 songs back-to-back on a single charge.

realme Pocket is equipped with a music studio’s dynamic Bass Boost+ enhancement solution, features 3W dynamic boost and a passive radiator, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water-resistant certification, smart-touch functions, a USB Type-C charging port, stereo pairing and three EQ presets for customizable sound quality.

The speaker is available in two colours, Classic Black and Dessert White, priced at INR 999. The first sale went on air September 15 on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels.

LifeInChandigarh.com  by APR Media House is an enjoyable digital reading startup, which keeps you abreast of the latest meaningful happenings of interest to large sections of folks in Chandigarh tricity, and expats from the region. It has been promoted by a public spirited senior journalist and media consultant with a view to encourage good quality and healthy journalism, a dire need of the times.

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Footwear That Does not Hurt Foot & Pocket

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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The oldest shoe lane in the heart of the city just got longer with the addition of a young and refreshing North Indian brand Stelatoes Shoes & Accessories, promising latest designs, high quality, absolute comfort and honest pricing.

Right next to Kelson, Chief and Sant opposite the Fountain in Sector 17, this is the brand’s first store in Chandigarh and 16th overall after successfully running 13 stores in NCR Delhi and two in Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow and Kanpur.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh & Stelatoes Shoes

The Chandigarh store is the Delhi-based brand’s first step towards a strong push in Punjab, with 19 more offline stores lined up in the state, announced CEO of the company Harpreet Singh, a veteran of 30 years in the footwear industry, at the store launch recently.

In conversation with news website LifeInChandigarh.com, Harpreet says, “Stelatoes is a brand which keeps abreast of the latest fashion, with on an average 100 new styles in men’s, women’s and kids’ footwear and accessories being added every week. The brand does not compromise on comfort, durability and affordability. While our products compete with the very best in the market for styling and quality, customers will find our prices 30-35% less than comparable brands.

“As we start our journey in Punjab, we have 3,000-plus styles already in our large format Chandigarh store. In fact, all our 16 stores so far are large format stores (3,000-plus sq feet floor area),” he adds.

All the ladies footwear and accessories are manufactured in-house, for which the brand has a strong online presence as well. “We are working with and supporting master artisans spread over 70 manufacturing facilities in the National capital. We have a wide variety of ladies footwear and bags for all occasions, from everyday casuals to formals and party footwear, as well as exclusive collection for bridals and weddings,” the brand’s CEO shares.

One look around the store spread over two floors (basement and ground) is enough to impress a visitor. From high stilettos to block heels and flats, from neons to animal prints, from ethnic embellished mojaris to the now trending mules, the store apparently has an impressive variety. The collection of wedding and bridal footwear, clutches, purses and other accessories is exquisite.

For men, other than the label’s in-house brands, the shelves also showcase amazing collections in pure and PU leather from other high-end international as well as indigenous brands like Nike, Jordan, Asics, Pierre Cardin, Else, Lee Cooper, Egoss, Zoom, Kelcito, Campus, Columbus etc. More brands are being added every month.

Says Harpreet: “We work closely with unique manufacturers to bring to our customers the very latest and best products at an honest pricing. We are also scouting for and introducing new brands from various parts of the world, including Italy and Brazil, to the Indian market.”

Apart from a welcoming ambience and personal attention from hosts, visitors can expect multiple offers and discounts in the store for the first few weeks.

Price range (as per Harpreet)

Men’s footwear & bags : Starting from Rs 500 (flip-flops) to Rs 11,000 and more (high-end leather bags)

Ladies footwear & bags : Starting from Rs 700-800 and going up to Rs 6,000

Kids’ range : Starting from Rs 700-800 and going up to Rs 2500

Brief about the brand

Sanjay & Sachin Arora, the promoters of Stelatoes Shoes & Accessories, opened their first family footwear store in Rajouri Garden, Delhi in 2004, and gradually expanded in the National Capital Region. In 2017 they decided to expand outside the NCR and the first stores in Uttar Pradesh opened in Lucknow and Kanpur. Next big expansion is targeted at Punjab and the opening of the Chandigarh store is a first step in that direction.   

https://www.instagram.com/stelatoesshoesindia/

 

LifeInChandigarh.com  by APR Media House is an enjoyable digital reading startup, which keeps you abreast of the latest meaningful happenings of interest to large sections of folks in Chandigarh tricity, and expats from the region. It has been promoted by a public spirited senior journalist and media consultant with a view to encourage good quality and healthy journalism, a dire need of the times.

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Its Lazy Its Rocking™ It Lulls You To Sleep!

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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It was a lazy, yet one hell of a ‘rocking’ train journey, the only one, I must confess, I have had through the mountains. With three school-time friends (all of us in our late 50s) for company, when the journey finally ended in the cool climes of Shimla, little over four hours later, it almost felt like we had lived a dream!

Yes, you guessed it right! We wanted to enjoy a British era experience, and we soaked in the fun and joy, every moment of it, to our heart’s fill.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh

The excitement began a day before we embarked on the journey early July, and none of us would have slept that night. Getting up from bed in our respective homes in Chandigarh at an unearthly hour, getting ready, collecting at a common place, and reaching the Kalka railway station by car, to be in time to catch the train leaving at 0525 hrs, sent our adrenalin rushing.

Anyway, we were well within time as we got off our car in front of the impressive heritage building. On entering, we found the platforms equally well maintained and neat and clean. It was still slightly dark when we made our way to the designated platform. And, lo and behold, we were confronted with what looked like a small old time school bus with a biiiiiggggg snout!

Indeed, it was the vintage train (Rail Motor Spl.) which was to take us on a long winding journey, navigating us through the twists and turns of the hills – just one small coach, seating just over a dozen passengers, with its own diesel engine, as in a bus. The headlamp of the train was still on in the twilight hour as we were ushered in through one of the two doors – front and back, one each on either side.

It was still cool when we boarded the train, and realised only sometime after embarking on the journey that the coach had no fans at all, let alone air conditioning. There wasn’t any toilet either. But our minds were soon put to rest by the co-driver (there were two of them exclusively for the dozen of us passengers, both driving half the way), assuring that the train could be halted at any of the 20-odd stations on the way, if the need arises.

The train, which took us through some of the most picturesque surroundings and railway stations and dozens of tunnels all the way to Shimla, started at a gingerly pace, the driver (manning an iron wheel with a prop, not used for steering, we were told later) repeatedly sounding the ho to ward off odd stray dogs and cows and pedestrians (apparently on way to work) from the tracks. After the initial what looked like couple of kms, the single-coach train picked up some pace (by its own speed standards that is) but the ho was mandatory at every blind bend, and there were a countless number of them.

We were quite literally on vibration mode as the ‘kharrh-kharrh’ train lapped up the metres of the narrow gauge tracks, lulling two of the more tired of us friends to sleep. The train kept intermittently slowing down and then picking up some speed, and again either slowing down or halting at quaint little railway stations, which approached every few minutes.

There was a customary exchange of what looked like iron wire loops between the train driver and signalman at most of these stations, followed by entries on a register at an odd station.

Despite it being the peak of summer in the first week of July, the weather remained pleasant throughout the 90 km journey, there not being a single location where the train was not enveloped in the surrounding thick foliage and tall trees. This was in complete contrast to the eyesore barren and denuded hill surfaces and traffic snarls one encounters on a road trip to the ‘Queen of Hills’.

Spectacular views of lush green hills, slopes and valleys, the meandering roads, the enchanting hues of the rising sun and the occasional cluster of houses and passing townships, were tonic for the eyes and the soul. Trying to capture each and every of the amazing locales in frames on a mobile camera was an equally satisfying indulgence and kept me occupied,  while my friends stole a wink in between.

Cheerful faces of staff at each of the small to tiny railway stations, as they exchanged quick pleasantries with the drivers, were also memories worth cherishing.

From a height of 656 metres (2152 ft) at Kalka the train cut through the foothills of the Shivalik ranges, before approaching the higher hills. Passing through Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog. Salogra, Totu (Jutogh) and Summerhill stations, the train finally culminated its journey at Shimla (2,075 metres or 6,808 ft) railway station.

Apart from Kalka and Shimla railway stations, the only big station on the way was Barog, which was also the most scenic. There, we were welcomed at the station by cheering tourists, who made it a point to take a good hard look at the train from outside and inside. Besides being picturesque, the station, which emerges after the longest (1,143 metres long) of the 100-odd tunnels on the route, boasts of guest rooms, a cafeteria and tiny mobile eateries, and not to forget nice and clean toilets.

On arrival at Shimla, and after a quick freshen-up at the cute and comfortable Hotel Alpine Heritage Residency, far far from the madding crowds on the intersection of Cart Road and Shimla bypass from Khalili side, we were on our way to explore the calm and serene surroundings.

We were lucky enough to be able to take a sneak peek at the majestic and imposing building of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (earlier called the Vice Regal Lodge) and its expansive lush green gardens, otherwise closed because of the pandemic.

After a few more scenic locales, we settled down to a sumptuous lunch in the restaurant at the state-run Hotel Holiday Home. A well earned rest, followed by a quick recce of a crowded Mall Road, and we were able to squeeze out a table booking at the packed The Oberoi Cecil, where a hearty ‘gup-shup’ and a light Mediterranean dinner rounded off our day.

A more than comfortable night stay at the hotel and a ‘parantha’ breakfast refreshed us for the retu journey. Rail Motor Spl welcomed us back as we jumped in. Departing from Shimla at 1140 hrs, we reached Kalka by 1630 hrs with a sharp shower on the way keeping the weather cool right down to the foothills.        

For the academically oriented

The Kalka-Shimla Railway, one of the three British era train routes in India to be declared mountain railways of India World Heritage Site (the others being Darjeeling Mountain and Nilgiri Mountain Railway), has 20 stations, 103 tunnels, 912 curves, 969 bridges and 3% slope (1:33 gradient) on the route.

 

LifeInChandigarh.com  by APR Media House is an enjoyable digital reading startup, which keeps you abreast of the latest meaningful happenings of interest to large sections of folks in Chandigarh tricity, and expats from the region. It has been promoted by a public spirited senior journalist and media consultant with a view to encourage good quality and healthy journalism, a dire need of the times.

To keep in touch, drop an email or call :
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High Tech, High Performance, Great Price & Made In India

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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Taking forward its promise of bringing cutting edge technology at affordable prices by manufacturing in India, fast growing technology brand realme has announced launch of its flagship killer series, the realme GT 5G series, which includes two amazing 5G smartphones – realme GT 5G and realme GT Master Edition 5G, and also launched its first-ever slim and lightweight laptop, the realme Book (Slim).

The GT series of premium segment smartphones are said to be inspired by the power-packed performance of the classic grand tourer (GT) of the automobile industry and are claimed to embody sheer speed, master design and cutting-edge technology.

Photos By : realme

realme GT 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor, claimed to be the fastest 5G Processor in India which can intelligently detect the signal environment and switch from 4G to 5G. It comes with 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 65W SuperDart Charge, 4500mAh massive battery and Sony 64MP Triple Camera and will be available in two dynamic colours – Dashing Silver and Dashing Blue – in 8GB+128GB storage variant, priced at INR 37,999.

A dual tone vegan leather design variant, Racing Yellow, in 12GB+256GB storage variant, will be priced INR 41,999.

Its first sale is scheduled for 25th August, 12:00 noon onwards on realme.com, Flipkart & mainline channels.

realme GT Master Edition 5G is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor and comes with 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 65W SuperDart Charge, 4300mAh battery and 64MP primary camera.

It will be available in three amazing colours – Voyager Grey, Luna White and Cosmos Black – and three storage variants 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8+256GB priced at INR 25,999, INR 27,999 and INR 29,999, respectively.

The first sale is scheduled for 26th August, 12:00 noon onwards on realme.com, Flipkart Mainline channels.

Being introduced for the first time, the realme Book (Slim) features 14" full screen display with 3:2 screen ratio, Stereo Sound by DTS, Powerful Bass sound by HARMAN and 11 hours battery life with 65W super-fast charging.

It will be available in two trendy colours – Real Grey and Real Blue – and in two versions – 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor with 8GB+256GB priced at INR 44,999 and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor with 8GB+512GB priced at INR 56,999.

This is a part of introductory offer in the first sale scheduled for 30th August, 12:00 noon onwards on realme.com, Flipkart and mainline channels and is expected to prove a market disruptor.

Commenting on the launch in a virtual media meet, Sree Hari, Product Manager, realme Global, said “We have disrupted the entry and midrange segments, and now, with our ultimate flagship killer realme GT 5G series, we are set to disrupt the premium segment with the best-in-class technology and innovation-based offering.”

Key highlights: realme GT 5G

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform : realme GT 5G comes with the latest 5G experience consisting of Smart 5G which enables 4G and 5G to be in the stage of coexistence. Smart 5G technology can intelligently perceive the surrounding signal environment and intelligently switch from 4G to 5G. It also ensures intelligent adjustment of networking strategy, intelligent allocation of bandwidth and battery, effective improvement in battery life and reduction in power consumption by 30%. It has Dual Channel Acceleration, in which both Wi-Fi and 5G are online simultaneously, further improving network speed and stability and allowing the smartphone to connect Wi-Fi and 5G simultaneously, making them faster and more stable, and reducing lag.

120Hz Super AMOLED Fullscreen: realme GT 5G supports 120Hz screen refresh rate. It also supports 360Hz touch sampling rate and has an automatic sampling rate adaptation function, which greatly balances power consumption and performance. It supports Dual ambient light sensors in addition to automatically adjusting the brightness, it also has dual ambient light sensors, which can adjust to the most comfortable brightness for the eyes automatically.

65W SuperDart + 4500mAh Massive Battery: realme GT 5G comes with a newly upgraded 65W SuperDart Charge, and a 4500mAh battery that can be charged to 100% in approx. 35 mins. The charging algorithm developed for the realme GT 5G includes five layers of security protection and provides hardware-level security protection for the entire charging process. It also has OTG Reverse Charge supporting charging for mobile phones and some AIOT products such as TWS headphones, smart watches and bands.

186g Super Light & Thin Design:  realme GT 5G comes with a super light & thin design, and weighs just 186g. It features a Dual-tone Leather Design, which is a new generation of vegetal leather with a more delicate touch feel, along with anti-odor & cracks treatment,  is fingerprint resistant and withstands wear & tear conditions.

Sony Cameras: The smartphone comprises a 64MP Sony Triple Camera that includes 64 MP Primary Camera, 8MP Ultra Wide-angle and 2MP Macro Lens. Equipped with a newly upgraded multi-frame algorithm, realme GT  5G can also shoot 64MP pictures in darker scenes with better noise control and richer details. realme GT 5G also comprises a Sony 16MP Ultra-clear front camera that satisfies the user’s various selfie needs, supporting AI beauty mode, Bokeh Effect, etc

Stainless Steel Vapour Cooling: realme has introduced a next-gen steel-copper composite structure to the GT. The copper provides excellent thermal conductivity and is wrapped in a stainless steel shell for enhanced strength. The design provides 42% higher strength than that of traditional copper VC cooling systems and solves the structural stability problems faced by other designs. With multi-layer 3D graphite thermal conduction and 100% coverage of core components, the realme GT 5G features greatly improved cooling efficiency. In testing, the next-gen 3D stainless steel VC cooling system showed 50% increased cooling power and was capable of reaching CPU core temperatures by up to 15°C.

Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE): realme GT 5G will have the largest DRE RAM in the industry with 7 GB of expandable RAM. Users will be able to enjoy up to 19GB of experience.

GT Mode :  GT mode in the realme GT enables better gaming experience through full optimisation of high frame rate games

Key highlights: realme GT Master Edition 5G

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor: realme GT Master Edition 5G uses the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G flagship processor, which adopts the current 6nm advanced process, four A78 architecture super cores, and the main frequency is up to 2.4GHz, bringing a comprehensive and powerful performance experience.

Flagship Display: realme GT Master Edition 5G uses Samsung AMOLED Fullscreen. It supports a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate and has a 100% DCI-P3 wide color display. It has rich color expression, a narrower frame and lowers energy consumption.

4300mAh battery + 65W SuperDart: realme GT Master Edition 5G features a 4300mAh battery and a 65W low-voltage high current flash charging and adopts 3C-certified dual-cell design, helping higher charging efficiency and making it safer to use.

174g Super Slim & Light Suitcase Design:  Inspired by the most representative thing in travel – suitcases, Naoto Fukasawa designed the smartphone into a "suitcase" shape, and replicated the horizontal grid of the suitcase, allowing users to naturally think of travel. The use of low saturation and high tolerance gray colour will make users feel comfortable and tranquil at a glance; and the use of vegan leather material makes it soft like baby skin, bringing a great texture experience. The smartphone comes up with the industry’s unprecedented vegan leather design – concave vegan leather process and a raised height difference of 0.3mm and a raised fence spacing of 18.8mm, perfectly replicating the horizontal grid of the suitcase on the back of the phone, making the "suitcase" design visible and touchable.

Flagship Camera: realme GT Master Edition 5G is equipped with a 32MP Sony selfie camera and a  Sony sensor that allows better image quality, and a high resolution, and users can make every selfie super sharp. The smartphones comprise a 64 MP primary camera, a 119° ultra-wide lens and a 4cm macro lens and the 64MP professional camera enables recording perfectly from far to near, from day to night, and from portrait to landscape. realme has worked with many professional street photographers to discuss how to create emotive and storytelling street photography. The street photography mode is the first in its class that uses computational photography techniques to enable you to capture fleeting moments in an instan

Vapor Chamber Cooling System: The smartphone is equipped with a vapor chamber that has an area of up to 1729.8mm², which is larger and more efficient in cooling than traditional pipes. In addition, the five-layer cooling system is made of graphite, copper, aluminum alloy, silica gel, etc. The super large heatsink area can cover 100% of core heat sources which is a total area of more than 12387.4 mm². This significantly reduces the temperature and keeps the phone in a high-performance state.

Ultra-Mode Tertiary Care Services To Begin In Nov, Says Punjab CS

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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Work on the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Medicity, New Chandigarh, a unit of Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, under the Department of Atomic Energy, is nearing completion, and the 300-bed state-of-the-art tertiary care facility will be thrown open to patients by November this year.

An assurance to this effect was given to Punjab Chief Secretary Vinni Mahajan while inspecting the site to review the progress of works. The Chief Secretary was briefed among others by Dr RA Badwe, Director Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai and Dr Rakesh Kapoor, Director, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh.

Photos By : Punjab Chief Secretary’s Office

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“The hospital will start radiotherapy, radiology, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, medical oncology, chemotherapy, day-care ward, pathology and lab facilities, minor OT, besides initiating OPD services such as surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care preventive oncology,” The Chief Secretary was quoted as saying in a press release issued by her office.

The cancer care center will be equipped with high-end diagnostic and treatment facilities such as two linear accelerator, brachytherapy, PECT CT, bone marrow transplant (BMT), CT simulator, MR simulator, interventional radiology and surgical facilities, besides day-care centre, ICU and recovery units, detailed Ms Mahajan.

The hospital is being set up with a sanctioned cost of Rs 663.74-crore in a built up area of 40,545 square meters for which 50 acres of land has been provided free of cost by the Punjab Government.

The press release said, the hospital will be fully IT-based with electronic medical records facility. It will also be interlinked with all the Tata Memorial Centres located across the country. This will help the patients of this region get online super-specialty consultation for managing various types of cancer ailments under the disease management groups (DMGs).

Besides residential hostels for doctors and nurses and residential accommodation for faculty, the hospital will also offer stay facilities for cancer patients in a specially-built dharamshala.

Pointing out that two state-of-the-art cancer hospitals are already functioning at Sangrur and Bathinda in Malwa region of the state, Vini Mahajan said while the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Sangrur has so far treated more than 23,000 cancer patients, the advanced cancer diagnosis, treatment and research centre in Bathinda has cured more than 2,500 cancer patients.

Informing that a tertiary cancer centre is also being established in Fazilka to further strengthen the cancer treatment facilities in the state, she said, “Major civil work has been completed and it is likely to start operations next year.” More than 65,000 cancer patients have been provided cashless treatment under the Mukh Mantri Punjab Cancer Rahat Kosh Scheme at various cancer hospitals in the state, she added.

Among others present during the Chief Secretary’s visit to the hospital site were Punjab Principal Secretary PWD Vivek Pratap, Mohali Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan and Dr Ashish Gulia, officer in-charge of the Homi Bhabha centre.

Medicity, in New Chandigarh, is spread over 250 acres in the immediate vicinity of PGIMER Chandigarh and comprises sites for multi-specialty and super-specialty hospitals, medical research institutes and housing facilities for doctors and other staff.

 

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Nari Shakti™ Thwarts Attempts To Deny I-Day Celebrations

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Nari Shakti came to the fore in full measure on Sunday to thwart attempts made by the promoter’s maintenance company at one of the most sought after properties in the tricity, ATS Casa Espana in Sector 121 Mohali, to deny the more than 200 families, already populating five high rise towers, their fundamental right to celebrate the 75th Independence Day their own way.

After getting a circular from ATS Maintenance Services – Casa Espana, the maintenance arm of ATS Infrabuild Limited, that due to “unavailable circumstances”, the Flag Hoisting Ceremony, as scheduled earlier, has been “withdrawn”, the Ladies Club of the community took up cudgels to defy the order and staged a power-packed and entertaining programme, immersed in patriotism, at the central amphitheatre, as earlier planned. The men also enthusiastically joined in support.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh

In the absence of a flag post, which had been taken into custody by the maintenance company, the 50-odd strong gathering raised their own flags in flower pots and in their hands. To mimic flag hoisting the Chief Guest on the occasion, (naval) Commodore SP Singh (retd), one of the senior most members of the community, raised the tricolour high over his head with two other ex-Army officers.

Ritually, the programme began with the singing of the national anthem and the national song,  and later branched into singing and dancing to popular filmi songs of patriotism and pride like Chak De, Buri Nazar Na Hampe Dalo, Rangg De Basanti, Mere Desh Ki Dharti, etc.

The celebrations were rounded off with the distribution of ladoos.

The lives of residents in ATS Casa Espana, Sector 121, Bar Majra village, have been thrown into turmoil ever since ATS Maintenance Services – Casa Espana slapped a whopping 37% enhancement in the already high monthly Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges.

The residents have been waging a long struggle to rollback the enhanced charges which they are calling arbitrary. They are demanding details of accounts of collections and expenditures to arrive at a reasonable figure of monthly CAM charges, which ATS Maintenance Services – Casa Espana has been very slow in furnishing.

The residents have raised dozens of banners in their balconies spelling out their demands, which include, apart from the rollback of enhanced monthly CAM charges, early completion of the remaining six towers and the boundary wall on security grounds, etc.

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Pioneers Of Microbrewery Concept In Tricity Extend Footprint To Mohali

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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After Hops n Grains in Panchkula a decade ago and The Great Bear in Chandigarh in 2016, genial couple Priyanka and Amritanshu Gupta, who brought the microbrewery concept to the tricity, have just extended their footprint to Mohali.

Starting this week, Hops n Grains, spread over three expansive floors on Airport Road in Sector 79, opened its door to guests with a winning combination of rugged but warm ambience, freshly minted beers, international brands of liquor, world cuisine and personalised service.    

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh & Hops n Grains Mohali

With a decade of brewing excellence behind them, the couple now sound confident about speeding up their expansion plans for the adjoining underserved towns and cities.

Upbeat about the future of the bar and kitchen business despite the recent setbacks, Priyanka and Amritanshu shared with news website LifeInChandigarh.com: “The interiors of Hops n Grains Mohali may be new, but the freshly minted beer, the sheer variety of it, is the same as the lovers of freshly crafted beer have come to associate the Hops n Grains brand with.

“To retain a sense of freshness, the restaurant would be introducing new beers every few months, while the marquee drinks like Weiss Beer, Dunkel Dark and Premium Lager would continue to be served.

“Right now we are serving Wheat Beer, Belgian-style Witbier, Black Rice, Green Apple, Peach and German-style Bock. Beers are served in 500 ml mugs and beer towers ranging from 2000-3000 ml. Along with this, a wide variety of other premium hard liquor are available in the menu,” they emphasised.

The couple promise to stick to their avowed traits of their business strategy – attention to detail and delightful food, which includes signature snacks and main course dishes like Penne Al Fungi, Grilled Chicken Breast and Mushroom Hara Pyaz. Punjabi Fish curry and Nutty Veg Kofta are some of the new additions to their main course menu.

Head Chef Paramjeet Singh lists out Churros desserts (crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside with an irresistible flavour), Jaegersschnitzel (German dish), Veg Shammi Kebab, Corn Jalapenos, Zafrani Murgh Tikka and home-made Thai curry (made in-house from scratch) and South Indian Prawns as other specialities from his kitchen.

Amritanshu has high hopes about Hops n Grains doing good business in the fast emerging buzzing urban metropolis of the region that Mohali is, with a flourishing IT, higher education, health and wellness and real estate sectors. 

Designed by tricity’s well known designers Nikhil and Suvrita, the newer Hops n Grains has interiors which are contemporary, yet classy, to cater to all shades of guests from youngsters to the older generations. The red bricks and old style lamp shades bring all round vibrancy to all three floors. The central element of the design is the imposing spiral staircase which runs through the first and second floors.

Each floor has its distinct identity. The first floor has aesthetically designed arches and chandeliers which take you back to the era gone by. The other floors have special wooden paneling made of reclaimed railway sleeper wood.

With comfort being the motto, the sitting comprises of mixture of cane chairs, leather clad sofas and live edge tables some of which have sandblasted black top finish.

https://www.facebook.com/Hops-n-Grains-Mohali-106734638121916/   

Covers: 180

Address: SCO 26, Sector 79, Airport Road, Mohali

Contact No.: 7341127031

 

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Welcome To The Wolfden! Where Party Freaks Have Complete Privacy!

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The social media messaging for attracting the bold and the beautiful to this quaint little dance and night club, the newest addition to tricity’s night scene, is even bolder, with wolfy dark theme. “Namaste bitches!” “Uleash the hounds!” “The cave is ready, let your monster in!” “Get the booze straight to your head!” “Crazyyy night on the way!”

Welcome to the wolfden! This is the tagline to Lobo Houz, touted to be the first “boiler room” in the tricity, 1500 square feet of premium floor area in the basement of Brew Estate in Sector 26, where complete privacy is assured to party freaks, as selfie/photography is strictly prohibited. The floor is claimed to accommodate 100+ guests.  

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh & Lobo Houz

Masculine Lobo in Spanish means wolf, which is the dominant “dark theme” splashed across the facing wall as you enter the dance arena.

There are dedicated music genres for at least three of the five days in a week when the den is open for the “wolves”.

So, Fancy Fridays are Techno nights. On Super Saturdays you unlock your vibe to hiphop. And, “Sun Daze” is UK Punjabi nights, when bhangra lovers can freak out to internationally flavoured ‘desi’ beats.

Dedicated to corporate sector clients, Mondays will see mixed songs to kick-start the week. Not to forget the lovely ladies, Wednesdays are exclusively Queen’s nights. On these “bladder-burst nights”, drinks for the ladies are complimentary.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the fagged out staff gets well earned breaks.

Speaking to news website LifeInChandigarh.com at the formal launch recently, Varun Singla, Director, and Naveen Dubey, Marketing Head, Lobo Houz, informed, “unlike many other places where you can be clicked and your pictures can be shared on social media without your knowledge, here you have no worries on this count as selfie/photography is prohibited.”

Varun promises that party freaks will surely experience a premium vibe in Lobo Houz. Apart from a plush ambience, theme-based techno, hip-hop and EDM (electronic dance music) on weekend nights, Friday to Sunday, guests will be profoundly served the finest quality of cocktails and cuisine in the bar and lounge.

The den is calling! Get ready to blow your mind!

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For Reservation: 9101500002

 

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Enjoy High-End Restro In Morning, Vibrant Night Club By Evening

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With more than 3800 square feet of expansive space and modern sophistication in decor and ambience, DMX motion controlled lighting with 450 colour variations, world class d&b audiotechnik sound system from Germany and a massive retractable roof, Drinkery 51 in Sector 26’s prime hangout location, presents as the newest multi-cuisine dining bar in Chandigarh tricity.

After making waves in the upmarket Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), in Mumbai, where it opened the first outlet four years ago, Drinkery 51 (D51 for short) formally welcomed guests to full scale services in its Chandigarh outlet, on Thursday. Trial runs and hosting of some private parties was continuing since April this year.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh & Drinkery 51

Next two outlets are planned in Indore and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, where the promoter of the holding company Rabditta Hotels, Satbeer Singh, belongs.

The dining bar, with entry from the back side, a feature common to many other popular hangout places in its vicinity, offers a wide variety of multi-cuisine soups and salads, sandwiches, cold meeze, wraps, main courses, appetizers, wood fire fast food items, drinks, cocktails and mocktails.

At least four days a week, live bands will be in attendance to add zing to the guests’ evenings out.

The dining bar has an irresistible introductory offer of serving all its guests certain drinks @ Rs 51 during Happy Hour@51. To encourage vaccination against Covid 19, fully vaccinated diners will be offered 20% off on total bill.

Vaman Surender, CEO of the holding company Rabditta Hotels, in conversation with news website LifeInChandigarh.com informed that at Drinkery 51 guests will be served world class food at value for money prices. All nationally available international liquor and beer brands will also be offered at competitive prices, he added.

Surender promised that while the classy interiors of Drinkery 51 will give the guests feel of a high end restaurant during the day, the dining bar will present itself in a vibrant night club mode in the evenings with an amazing combination of DMX motion controlled lighting and state of the art sound from d&b audiotechnik, Germany.

Arched decorative steel work around seating on one side, plush upholstery, profusion of green plants and large screens add a touch of elegance to the ambience. There is also an exclusive corner, as also terrace seating for those seeking some privacy.

Drinkery 51’s exhaustive menu from its multi cuisine kitchen consists of soups, salads, pizzas, pasta, risottos. Their dal makhani and nalli nihari are must try items.

An equally tempting Keema Naan and Lasooni Murg Tikka, from their Tandoor department, and House Fries with 5 different sauces, Malai Soya Chaap and Stuffed Mushroom are also something ought not to be missed.

The select dessert section has some all-time favourites like Nutella Brownie with ice cream, Hazelnut Mousse, Banana Caramel Cake and Baked Cheese Cake.

The most prominent, liquor section, serves a wide variety of bottle beers, alcopops, scotches, tenessee/bourbon, cognac, single malts, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs and assorted drinks.  The list of cocktails/mocktails is endless.

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📞For reservation: 9501876900

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