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Nari Shakti™ Thwarts Attempts To Deny I-Day Celebrations

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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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Limited, that due to “unavailable circumstances”, the Flag Hoisting Ceremony, as scheduled earlier, has been “withdrawn”, the Ladies Club of the community took up cudgels to defy the order and staged a power-packed and entertaining programme, immersed in patriotism, at the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/   

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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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Sanjeev Kochhar
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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!

https://www.instagram.com/lobohouz/?hl=en

For Reservation: 9101500002

 

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

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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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.

https://www.facebook.com/drinkery.51chandigarh/

📞For reservation: 9501876900

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Dishwasher Sales To Cross Rs 667 Cr By 2026, Says Kamal Nandi

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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A work-from-home environment, reluctance to let in domestic help, increased emphasis on comfort & convenience and health & hygiene because of the pandemic has given a big push to the sale of dishwashers. Capitalising on this surge in demand, leading home appliances player Godrej Appliances has entered the market with its new range of Godrej Eon dishwashers.

Still at a nascent stage, the dishwasher category is already selling 1,00,000 units annually in the Indian market and this is expected to grow further at a fast clip in the coming five years to top Rs 667 crore in sales by financial year 2026. Godrej Appliances has targeted to claim 15% of this market share by the end of the current financial year.

Photos Provided By : Godrej Appliances

Godrej Appliances had entered the market with the new Godrej Eon dishwashers for online sale in select cities exclusively on Amazon in October 2020 and seeing the encouraging response, the new range is now being offered pan India in offline stores as well.

Commenting on the launch, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President – Godrej Appliances claimed in a virtual press meet, “The new Godrej Eon dishwasher range,  powered by steam wash, anti-germ UV-Ion technology, smart wash technology and direct and triple wash functions, as well as turbo drying, delivers deep and hygienic cleaning, perfect for Indian kitchens and Indian cooking.”

With 12 and 13 place settings to wash up to 91 utensils and cutlery at a go, including large pressure cookers, kadhais, pans, tawas and all the typical Indian cooking utensils, the new dishwasher range is also suited for expensive dinner sets and delicate cups and glasses. It can also wash Teflon™ non-stick cookware, ceramic, melamine, silicon and plastic ware which is marked dishwasher safe, he added.

Powered by “efficient BLDC inverter technology”, Godrej Eon dishwashers are claimed to have the highest A+++ energy rating as per European standards for low energy consumption, better cleaning and drying performance, while saving water and time.

With a stainless-steel interior door and tub that ensures higher durability, Godrej Eon dishwashers come with a 2-year comprehensive warranty. Available in three variants, the new Godrej Eon dishwashers start from MRP of INR 37900 + taxes. The company is offering attractive finance schemes to give a push to sales in its quest to meet its target of selling 15,000 units by the end of the current financial year.

Rajinder Koul, Product Group Head – Dishwashers, Godrej Appliances, added, “Contrary to the popular belief that dishwashers consume a lot of water, all Godrej Dishwashers have Eco mode which saves energy and uses as low as 9 litres of water per wash cycle. It is suitable for Indian cooking style by being effective against grease and masala stains.”

So far a large chunk of the dishwasher sales have been confined to metro cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi, but with more and more people realising the  comfort and convenience of using the appliance, its sales are likely to pick up in tier 2 and 3 cities as well, he informed.

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Onion & Tomato Came Into Punjabi Cuisine At A Later Stage™

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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Is there anyone among us who wouldn’t say that mother’s recipes always touch an emotional chord with him/her. ‘Cook With Mother Cook With Punjab’, a cookbook by city’s very own chef and hospitality consultant Vikas Chawla, released recently in Chandigarh by renowned chef Dr Manjit Singh Gill, is an exhaustively detailed compilation of 70 such recipes dedicated as much to the masterly culinary skills of all mothers of Punjab, as it is to his mother Asha.

Coming from years of practice and emotional attachment to the recipes, the pictorial and content rich cookbook, running into 180-odd pages, has been published by the famous Karnal-based JBD Group, this being their first foray outside of educational books.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh & Chef Vikas Chawla

Priced at Rs 997, the cookbook, with a global appeal, is currently available online on Amazon.  

At first look, the recipes look very familiar, about which one might be tempted to think “what’s new in them, all these are already available in other cookbooks and on YouTube channels”, but Chef Vikas Chawla swears by the uniqueness of the cookbook in an exclusive chat with news website LifeInChandigarh.com.

“Years and years of practice and emotions have gone into perfecting each and every aspect of the recipes presented in the cookbook. Care has been taken to explain each and every aspect down to minute details, right from ingredients, to pre-preparation, to procedure of preparation, to serving and important tips. Every effort has been made to keep each and every recipe simple and healthy without compromising on great taste,” he asserts.

“I have made concerted efforts to ensure that after reading my recipes, even a greenho in cooking is not left in any doubt. Reading through the text time and again from a readers’ point of view, I have also filled in the gaps, wherever these existed ‘between the lines’, Chef Chawla emphasised.

It took Chef Chawla four long years to complete the cookbook. “Had it not been for the pandemic, when I found more time to myself, this cookbook would still have been work in progress. In the first four months of lockdowns in 2020, I was able to complete the writing part of it. It took another eight months of editing, reediting and rewriting before it was done and dusted.”

The writer, who is also a keen photographer, has embellished the cookbook with his own photographs. The designing of the cookbook is also his handiwork.

For the convenience of aspiring home chefs and hospitality students, in particular, the cookbook starts with very basic lessons in cooking such as preparing good whole wheat roti/chapati dough and making rotis/chapatis.

“Onions and tomatoes were originally never a part of the ingredients in Punjabi recipes. They came much later and now most Punjabis have come to believe that good food cannot be prepared without these two ingredients. In most of my recipes, you will not find onion or tomato in the ‘tadka’. And yet, the recipes are delicious and healthy,” Chef Chawla explains.

An entire section of the book is dedicated to a variety of paranthas, other than the usual allu and gobhi ka paranthas, prepared at the chef’s own home. These include Methi Parantha, Stuffed Besan Parantha and Bhune Besan ka Parantha.

 

Among the dishes are Dal Makhani, Maah Dal Amritsari, Sarson Da Saag, Shalgam Saag, Sukka Kala Chana, Kathal Biryani, Chana Dal Pulao, Bhune Besan ki Kakdi, Adrak Lehsun Tariwala, Bhune Baingan ka Bharta, Karela Kachri, Ghiya Kofta, Kadahi Mushroom, Punjabi Andaa Alu Bhurji, Punjabi Mutton Tariwala and Butter Chicken.

The book also includes hidden secret recipes of authentic snacky foods like Birista (golden fried crisp onions), Chana Bhatura, Bedmi Poori, Kulcha Matar, Spicy Soyabean Dip, Gulgule, Baigan ke Pakode and much more. A few chutneys also find a place in the cookbook, like Kache Aam ki Chutney, Tadke Wali Pyaz Chutney and Tadke Wali Pudina Chutney.

A variety of desserts includes Ghee Shakkar Bread Toast, Chawal Ki Kheer, Sabudana Kheer, Besan Burfi, Gurh ka Halwa, Asli Atta Gurh Pinni, healthy eggless Atta Haldi cake, Sooji Halwa, Dhaniya Panjeeri, Healthy Hot Chocolate Pudding, Atta Oats Brownie, etc.

Gurh Wali Masala Chai is also a must try.

Releasing the book at the launch ceremony, celebrated chef Manjit Singh Gill described Vikas Chawla as a chef driven by a high degree of knowledge, passion, hard work and innovation. In the hands of Vikas, with a bit of creativity and discipline, dishes like Samak Rice Khichdi, Gur ki Seviyaan, Atta Kulcha, Amritsari Chholey, Sukka Kala Chana, Archari Alu, Maah Dal, Gur Atta Pinni, etc., made with seemingly common ingredients, tu out to be extremely pleasurable and scrumptious. 

Manjit Gill, President, Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, and 2018 recipient of the coveted Worldchefs Escoffier Medal, instituted by the World Association of Chefs Societies, feels that food is so integral to our lives and partaking of good food is a complete act of happiness. His definition of good food is: something which makes you feel good while eating and look forward to eating it again.

The ceremony was also graced by JBD Group Chairman Bharat Bhushan Kapoor and its Director Mohit Kapoor.

About Vikas Chawla

Vikas Chawla is a passionate chef and consultant to the hospitality industry with an extensive experience of 25 years. He completed his culinary education from Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management in 1996.

After serving for 15 years in the industry, he started his own company by the name Core Hospitality Solutions in 2011. He consulted and partnered with various restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, bakeries, resorts and highway joints and created out-of-the-box menus along with mode state-of-art kitchens. 

Apart from North Indian cuisine, he specializes in Italian, Oriental, Spanish, Continental and the closest to his heart Lebanese cuisine.

He is a consultant to well known sweet houses across India and specializes in highway joints with daily footfall between 5,000 to 10,000, along with live kitchens and commercial kitchens for bulk production.

Vikas Chawla has ongoing projects in more than 30 cities in India and globally. A recent project under his guidance in Germany received accolades from the national media there.

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Next From Emerging Brand, Sub-10,000 5G Smartphone

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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Fast emerging mobile phone brand realme recently launched two new best value smartphones in its Narzo series – one 4G and one 5G – with powerful, yet power-saving processors and other promised extraordinary gaming features “for the young and the unique.”

Apart from the Narzo30 smartphones, the company has also introduced in the market a 32” Full HD smart TV with ultra-bright FHD display, and equipped with 24W Quad Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, powerful quad-core processor and Android 9 certified by Google at a competitive price of INR 18,999.

Photos By : Life In Chandigarh

Also launched are vastly upgraded wireless buds, Buds Q2, with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 25dB, featuring a 10mm Bass Boost Driver, 88ms Super Low Latency (gaming mode), transparency mode, 28hrs of total playback and realme Link App Support, priced at INR 2,499.

Announcing the new products at a regional virtual press meet, Sree Hari, Product Manager, realme Global & Bazul Kochar, Product Manager – AIOT, realme India, said all the best value new products sport many features available only in high end offerings of some of the competitor brands.

Sree Hari also shared the company’s plan to bring to the Indian market sub-Rs 10,000 5G smart phone in the near future.

The new products are available for sale on realme.com, Flipkart and all other mainline channels.

realme narzo 30 5G, priced at INR 15,999, is powered by a highly acclaimed new-gen 5G Processor called the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G, which also supports 5G Dual SIM Dual Standby. It has a 16.5cm (6.5") screen with a 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display and a maximum 180Hz sampling rate. The smartphone features a fast side fingerprint scanner. 

realme narzo 30 5G comes with a massive 5000mAh battery and smart 5G power saving that enables 30% lower power consumption than smartphones without the Smart 5G feature. Its camera module features a 48MP high resolution primary camera, B&W portrait lens, macro lens and a 16MP ultra-clear front camera to satisfy verified selfie needs.

It also weighs 185g, which is super lightweight, and has 8.5mm super slim design, making realme narzo 30 5G one of the thinnest 5G smartphones available in the segment for a great in hand feel.

realme narzo 30 5G features a unique dynamic RAM expansion technology that allows narzo players to use upto 11GB RAM, 6GB hardware by converting ROM to virtual RAM and enabling a smoother experience. realme narzo 30 5G is available in two dynamic colours inspired by racing design – Racing Silver and Racing Blue – and a 6GB + 128GB storage variant priced at INR 15,999.

realme narzo 30 comes with a powerful MediaTek Helio G95 gaming processor and features a 6.5-inches screen with a 90Hz ultra-smooth display, providing users with an extremely immersive audiovisual experience. realme narzo 30 has a massive 5000mAh battery and comes with a powerful 30W Dart Charge, that enables smartphone battery to be charged  from  0 to 100% in just 65 mins.

It is also equipped with a 48MP AI Triple Camera consisting of a primary camera with a 48MP Samsung sensor that provides excellent image quality for day and night shots. The 16MP in-display selfie camera in the smartphone satisfies the user’s various selfie needs featuring a champion design with racing textures.

The realme narzo 30 also comes with a fast side fingerprint scanner that ingeniously fuses the power button. realme narzo 30 is available in two stylish colours inspired by racing design – Racing Silver and Racing Blue – and two storage variants priced at INR 12,499 (4GB + 64GB) and INR 14,499 (6GB + 128GB).

realme Smart TV Full HD 32” brings an ultimate viewing experience with ultra-bright FHD display and has an excellent colour display that can offer 16.7 million colours, along with an ultra-wide gamut, up to 85% NTSC. It also offers a smooth experience with the chroma boost function and restores the true details, brightness and colours close to human eyes through a unique human visual model of the algorithm engine.

realme Smart TV FHD 32” is also equipped with a premium bezel-less design with bezels as thin as 8.7mm, even thinner than a smartphone, giving users an immersive viewing experience. The smart TV comes with 24W Quad Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos® immersive audio to bring more interesting and vivid sound to the TV.

The Smart TV embeds a powerful MediaTek 64-bit Quad-core Processor and comes with all-in-one smart remote and multiple connectivity and ports. With Android 9.0 version certified by Google in realme Smart TV Full HD 32”, viewers will have access to unlimited content like Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Live TV and Google Play.

The realme Smart TV Full HD 32” comes with a one-year warranty on the TV and an additional one year of warranty on screen. It is priced at INR 18,999.

realme Buds Q2, a real ANC and bass democratizer, comes with an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 25dB allowing users to immerse themselves in music or work without being disturbed. It also features a transparency mode, which enables users to listen to the ambient sound in one click and dual-mic noise cancellation for calls which significantly reduces surrounding noise during a call.

realme Buds Q2 comes with a 28hrs total playback, 10mm bass boost driver, 88ms super-low latency and can be customized with the realme Link App. It also features intelligent touch controls, supports IPX5 water resistance and provides 3 hours playback with 10 mins charging. 

realme Buds Q2 is available in two amazing colours – Active Black & Calm Grey – and is priced at INR 2,499.

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Don’t Hate Snakes, Even If You Can’t Love Them: DFO Dr Monika Yadav

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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The Ropar Wildlife Division of the Department of Forest & Wildlife Preservation, Punjab organised a first of its kind awareness session on snakes and reptiles for the benefit of residents at ATS Casa Espana residential project in Sector 121, Bar Majra, Mohali on Sunday.

In the 2-hour long session, arranged by Dr Monika Yadav, Divisional Forest Officer – Wildlife, Ropar Division, on the request of residents after encountering a few snake sightings in their complex, the large gathering of senior citizens, men, women and children were given firsthand knowledge of various aspects of snakes by honorary wildlife warden Nikhil Sengar.

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The various topics for discussion were introduction to snakes, human-snake conflict, reasons for conflict, precautions, rescue and rehabilitation, young rescuers and snake bites.

Giving an overview, Dr Monica Yadav while admitting that snakes do create fear in the minds of most people, said that people must realise that snakes, reptiles and for that matter all of wildlife need to coexist with human beings. The least we, as humans, can do is not to hate snakes, even if we are unable to love them.

She informed the gathering that this is the first of a series of advanced workshops called ‘Man/Hood’ on snakes and reptiles to be organised by the wildlife division for the benefit of communities. She invited communities interested in getting such workshops on human-reptile conflict organised in their premises to write to her department on dfowildliferupnagar@gmail.com.   

Quoting a 2011 study, Sengar said that an estimated 10 lakh snake bites happen annually in India, which is the highest in the world. In India, around 45,000 fatalities every year due to snake bites are also the highest in the world.

He said another study has established that contrary to the general belief that snakes are found more in forests and rural areas, snakes are known nestle 7-8 times more in semi-urban areas.

For reducing the incidence of snake bites, he said, in community living conditions like ATS Casa Espana, dense cluster growth of plants, litter of waste food items, grains, etc should be avoided, and conditions need to be created that do not encourage proliferation of rats, frogs or toads, etc, which are a big source of food for snakes.

Maintaining that in practical conditions, it is very difficult to identify whether a person has been bitten by a venomous or no-venomous snake, he suggested that the best recourse after it has been established that a person has been bitten by a snake is to immediately rush the victim to the nearest hospital which has a facility of anti-venom injections and ventilator.

Unscientific interventions prior to admission of snake bite victim to hospital should be avoided because that can further aggravate the complications, he added.

Some handy information, courtesy www.indiansnakes.org

What is the best method to deal with a snake during a human-snake conflict situation?

The best way is to allow the snake to move away from the conflict situation on its own, if the same can be organized. Please remember that most snakes have been living unobserved in the same locality for a long time and given the opportunity it may disappear and not be seen in the future. A snake removal should be done by a trained expert using snake hooks, pipe, and a bag.       

What is the best first aid for snakebites?

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  • Ensure that the person with the suspected bite remains calm.

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  • Immobilize the bitten area.

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  • Transport victim immediately to the nearest hospital where anti-venom is available.

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  • DO NOT make the patient walk or exert in any way that will increase heartbeat.

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  • DO NOT wash the wound or apply anything (ointment, herbal paste etc) on the suspected snakebite.

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  • The Golden Hour is the first 60 minutes after the bite when anti venom is most effective. The key to saving a snakebite victim is to get the patient to the nearest hospital within that window.

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How many people in India die due to snakebite every year?

As per studies conducted, every year more than 45,000 people across India die due to venomous snakebite. Most of these deaths occur due to unscientific and/or delayed treatment. Snakebite is considered as an important medical challenge by the World Health Organization and India tops the list of countries with snakebite mortality.

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A 70% Of Cost Real Upgrade Program Makes Feature Rich Phones Truly Irresistible

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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In its continuing effort to remain ahead of the competition, Indian manufactured realme has launched its two latest youth flagship feature rich smart phones at a highly competitive price and further laced the offerings with a 70% of cost real Upgrade Program aimed at making them truly irresistible to the millennials.

The realme 8 Pro, with an ultimate 108MP Infinity Quad Camera experience and offering two storage variants, starts at Rs 17,999. Now hold your breath this can be had for just Rs 12,599 under the company’s new real Upgrade Program. And, that’s not all. Consumers can also avail discounts, bank offers and No Cost EMIs up to 6 months on Flipkart, making the smartphone the most affordable in their segment as on date.

The realme 8, equipped with 64MP AI Quad Camera, a 6.4-inch (16.3cm) Super AMOLED Fullscreen and  ultra-fast In-display Fingerprint Scanner and 5000mAh Battery with 30W Dart Charge, comes with a price tag starting Rs 14,999.

realme has also launched a Smart Scale at Rs 1999, which besides accurately detecting as small a change in your body weight as 50 grams, can provide 16 different health-related data, including BMI, muscle mass, body age, etc.

realme Smart Bulb, supporting 16 million colours, is another latest addition to the company’s growing portfolio of varied hi-tech smart products. Available in two variants – 9W priced at INR 799 and 12W priced at INR 999 – the smart bulb also offers a wide range of colour temperatures from crisp cool shades to warmer tones.

 

Realme 8 Pro is the first realme smartphone to be equipped with a 108MP Ultra Quad Camera. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, it features a 6.4-inch (16.3cm) Super AMOLED Fullscreen with Ultra-fast In-display Fingerprint Scanner, 50W SuperDart Charge, realme UI 2.0 Out of the Box and Bold and Slim Infinite design. Available in two storage variants, the smartphone is priced at INR 17,999 (6GB+128GB) and INR 19,999 (8GB + 128GB) and is available for sale since March 25th on Flipkart.com, realme.com and mainline channels.

realme 8 is equipped with 64MP AI Quad Camera, a 6.4-inch (16.3cm) Super AMOLED Fullscreen and  ultra-fast In-display Fingerprint Scanner and 5000mAh Battery with 30W Dart Charge. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor, featuring realme UI 2.0 Out of the Box and slim and bold sci-fi design. Available in three storage variants, it is priced at INR 14,999 (4GB+128GB),  INR 15,999  (6GB+128GB) and INR 16,999 (8GB + 128GB) and is available for sale since March 25 on Flipkart.com, realme.com and mainline channels.

Commenting at the virtual launch, Mr. Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and Chief Executive Officer, realme India and Europe said, “With realme’s flagships for the youth – the number series, we have introduced many trendsetting technology. Camera has always been a top-of-the-line feature of realme number series’ and one of its strongest suits with not only leading hardware in the segment but deep customized software with realme’s unique algorithm.

“Continuing with the same, we have introduced realme 8 series with world- first and new camera features for our users like Starry Time-lapse Video and Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video. realme 8 Pro is the first realme smartphone to be equipped with a 108MP Ultra Quad Camera and realme 8 will also allow our users to experience a 64MP AI Quad Camera, which is a step above most conventional camera systems. We have successfully reached 30 million number series users globally and undoubtedly our users will find realme 8 series to be a fantastic one as well.”

Key highlights: realme 8 Pro

Cameras

realme 8 Pro is the first realme smartphone being equipped with a 108MP camera. The primary camera is adopted with the third generation ISOCELL HM2 Samsung sensor with 108MP ultra-high pixel, an extra-large sensor of 1/1.52 inch and the maximum resolution of 12000×9000. HM2 is supported by the advanced ISOCELL Plus pixel isolation technology of Samsung, adopting new material developed by Fujifilm to replace the metal barrier for solving the interference problem between adjacent pixels. This reduces the optics loss and cross color, guarantees higher color fidelity and increases ISO by 15%. While Smart-ISO technology can choose the best ISO set up automatically according to the environment. No matter if it is dark or light, one can take a clear, bright and colourful photo.

119° ultra wide-angle lens:

With an f/2.25 aperture, 8MP resolution, users don’t need to lean back to capture the perfect shot thanks to the ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119° field of view and capture more stunning images of landscapes, architecture, and large groups. The ultra macro lens enables users to capture micro world with a 4cm shooting distance. The new color filter system of the B&W portrait lens enables the portrait lens to detect a wider array of light, assisting the main lens to capture light better, enhance image contrast, create retro-style images, and add texture to portraits.

Ultra-clear 108MP mode

The upgraded Samsung HM2 sensor with a large sensor and super-high resolution, realme developed a new ultra-high-definition algorithm for the 108MP mode, giving users unparalleled clarity in every ultra 108MP shot. In Ultra 108MP Mode, one can also turn on the AI scene recognition function, which takes clear pictures with vivid colours.

New Super Nightscape

The new upgraded function of Super Nightscape, including the algorithm of Pure Raw Nightscape with AI image noise reduction and automatic dead pixel removal, makes the nightscape picture bright and pure. The Super Nightscape algorithm of realme has been updated to the fifth generation with Pro Nightscape, Ultra Nightscape, Tripod Mode, and more that handles all kinds of complicated night shooting environments.

3X In-sensor Zoom

realme 8 Pro has the new technology of 3X Ultra Zoom called as In-Sensor Zoom. It uses only 12MP of the 108MP that is enlarged to generate the image. Compared with the ordinary crop algorithm, it has a smaller image size hence can also shoot and process faster. With the Clarity Enhancement Algorithm, 8 pictures can be quickly shot each time, and then be synthesized and produced to further improve the sharpness.

The world’s first Starry Time-lapse Video of smartphones

realme 8 Pro comes with the world’s first Starry Time-lapse Video feature in a smartphone. When shooting on Starry Mode, realme 8 Pro takes 16 individual photos every 15s for 4 minutes, and then the algorithm combines them into a final picture. With just one mobile phone and one stable tripod, one can shoot Starry Time-lapse Video without a professional camera and computer video editing software. Users can take 240 starry photos in an hour and can end up with an 8s starry time-lapse video. 

The world’s first Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video of smartphones

Another amazing feature which users will experience in realme 8 Pro is the world’s first Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video in a smartphone. Tilt-shift Mode supports shooting time-lapse videos with 10x playback, presenting the real world in a more fantastic and unique way.

Ultra Nightscape Video

realme has also upgraded the AI enhancement algorithm on Ultra Nightscape Video with smart lighting detection which will greatly increase shot brightness and clarity, allowing users to take dreamy night videos at ease.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Mobile Platform

The Snapdragon 720G processor powers the realme 8 Pro. This processor is manufactured using an advanced 8nm process making it more powerful and efficient. It is also equipped with Kryo 465 CPU with two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.3GHz and six high-efficiency Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8GHz, along with a new Adreno 618 GPU. Compared to the last generation, Snapdragon 720G has a 10% improvement in CPU performance, 75% improvement in GPU performance and display. 

Infinite Bold Design

The design shows our unique comprehension of trendsetting design and the ability of display as well as the brand spirit of Dare to Leap. realme uses AG-Crystal Process on technology that gives a smooth feeling on hand and high-grade quality. The realme 8 Pro’s Illuminating yellow color, comes with a special fluorescent material around the camera module and the "DARE TO LEAP" slogan, which can absorb light and then glows automatically in the dark. realme 8 Pro comes with a weight of 176g and a thickness of 8.1mm, which is super slim and makes it comfortable to hold in hand.

50W SuperDart Charge + 4500mAh Massive Battery

realme 8 Pro is equipped with a large 4500mAh battery. With 50W SuperDart Charge, 4500mAh battery can be charged to 100% in 47 mins and can charge nearly 50% in just 17mins. It can charge 53% of the battery in just 30 minutes while playing games. With Super Power Saving Mode enabled, 5% of the battery can last for 32 hours on standby. realme 8 Pro comes with a 65W standard adapter that can be used to fast charge a wider range of devices.

Colours 

realme 8 Pro comes in three gorgeous colours, the Infinite Blue, Infinite Black and Illuminating Yellow

Storage Variants

realme 8 Pro has 2 memory variants, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. realme 8 Pro is also equipped with 3-card slots for two SIM cards and one SD card (up to 256GB).

Key highlights: realme 8 

 Cameras

 64MP AI Quad Camera

realme 8 boasts the flagship, ultra-clear quad-camera set-up, consisting of a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle, a macro lens and a B&W portrait lens. The 64MP primary camera comes with a super large size sensor, f/1.79 Aperture and 64MP super high pixels, supports Quad Bayer, pixel size up to 1.4μm. Even in low light, the pictures will come out super bright. With an f/2.25 aperture, 8MP resolution, users don’t need to lean back to capture the perfect shot thanks to this ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119° field of view. One-click is all it takes to switch to the wide-angle mode, enabling users to capture more stunning images of landscapes, architecture, and large groups. The ultra macro lens will enable users to get closer and discover the beauty of the micro world with a 4cm shooting distance. B&W Portrait lens with the new color filter system enables the portrait lens to detect a wider array of light, assisting the main lens to capture light better, enhance image contrast, create retro-style images, and add texture to portraits. 

16MP In-display Selfie Camera

realme 8 comes with a 16MP Ultra-clear front camera with f2.45 aperture, supporting smart beauty mode, Bokeh effect,etc. The brand-new beauty algorithm developed for different genders, different skin types, and different facial shapes and features allow the user to easily take suitable selfies.

All-around Video Capabilities

realme 8’s front and rear cameras support many trendy and fun video features as following：

Front Camera:

●        120fps/1080P slo-mo video recording

●        UIS Video Stabilization

 Rear Camera:

●        UIS Video Stabilization

●        UIS Max Video Stabilization

●        Ultra Wide-angle Video

●        Cinema Mode

●        4K/30fps video recording

●        1080P/120fps, 720p/240fps slo-mo video recording

MediaTek Helio G95

realme 8 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor. The processor

Fastrack Reflex 3.0 Gets Trendier, Smarter; With ‘Tunes’ Enters Hearables Segment

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Sanjeev Kochhar
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With the rollout of the trendier and more advanced Fastrack Reflex 3.0 in the fash-tech segment, the Titan company sub brand has sought to consolidate its No. 2 position in smart wearables in India and close the gap with Chinese brand Xiaomi, which is the market leader in the category.

Fastrack Reflex has simultaneously made an entry into hearables with the launch of Fastrack Reflex Tunes – smart audio accessories ranging from over-the-head, behind-the-neck and truly wireless.

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Announcing the launches in a virtual media conference recently, Suparna Mitra, CEO, Watches & Wearables, Titan Company Ltd, said: “The youth has a sweet spot for technology, which is only increasing with time. Fastrack, as a brand, has taken pride in leading the conversation regarding youth fashion and trends. With Reflex, we continue to strengthen our foothold in the smart wearables and fitness category for the youth.

“We aim to launch multiple products and categories under Reflex to expand the portfolio and offer fashionable and feasible tech products to GenZ. Fastrack Reflex 3.0 and Fastrack Reflex Tunes launches are in line with our undertaking to build on the fash-tech offering by the brand to cater to the youth who are looking for feature-rich products with an edge.”

She also announced the soon to be launched Fastrack Reflex 2C Pay powered by YONO SBI to reach out to the tech inspired generation for whom convenience is the key. It’s a contactless payment solution in form of a fashionable sleek fitness band. Besides assisting consumers in making contactless payments, it also helps them with their fitness regime, incorporating features like sleep and activity tracker, phone finder, music control, 7 day power reserve and more.

Reflex 3.0, a marquee offering: The smart band comes in dual tone with 10+ sports modes tracker, ranging from yoga, running, hiking to cycling, and offers 20 watch faces which can be matched with interchanging straps to flaunt different looks for various occasions. Its full touch colour display allows music and camera control via touch. With 10 day battery life, Reflex 3.0 is water-resistant and is equipped with a heart rate monitor along with a host of other features like phone finder, sleep tracker, idle alert, vibration alarm and more, at a very sweet price point of INR 2495.

The Reflex 3.0 is also supported with a state of the art App called Fastrack Reflex World, which elevates the overall product experience and helps to break out of a mundane fitness routine. The app provides the user with fitness activity report and in the future will give access to health and diet tips, new workout suggestions.

Suparna shared that Fastrack has big plans for this app in the future and aims to make it a part of consumers’ lifestyle by taking a holistic approach.

Fastrack Reflex Tunes caters to the smart audio accessories category which has become an integral part of youth’s lifestyle, from work to studies to gaming. Fastrack Reflex Tunes offers a range of products from over-the-head, behind-the-neck and truly wireless. The hearables are packed with great sound quality and extended battery life. They are compatible with Android and iOS, have bluetooth v5.0 and varying playtime range from 6 to 26 hours. The products will be available in 170-odd Fastrack stores across the country and on www.fastrack.in at a starting price of INR 1795.

Suparna maintained that Fastrack, with 50 million customers already, has always been the defining brand for aspirational and super demanding Indian youth. Since its inception in 2017, Fastrack’s sub brand Reflex wearables has also seen 2 million young Indians flaunting its bands. As per IDC report Fastrack Reflex was ranked No. 2 in the smart wearable category between the years 2017 to 2019, she added.

She informed that though the wearables category was still emerging in the country, and its contribution to the total revenues of Titan Company Ltd. was in single digit, still there is expectation of an exponential growth in the category in the next 2-3 years. Worldwide the category is growing at an explosive 50-60%, she said. 

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