5 Style Essentials for Men

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February 23, 2017

From palazzo pants to embroidery and even some bling, here are style essentials for men this season

The start of the year is a good time to both look back as well as ahead. For a good part of last year, one saw men (designers and brands included) truly experiment, not just with colours but with styling and silhouettes as well. While comfort remains key, there is newness now in men’s fashion that had been missing for some seasons. In the words of ace designer Rohit Bal, who showcased at the Van Heusen & GQ Fashion Nights, “The looks are experimental with a strong sense of adventure.” The event also saw leading designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Shantanu-Nikhil and Kunal Rawal, among others, showcase menswear collections, keeping a new season in mind.

When it comes to men’s fashion, designer Sahil Aneja, who was also part of the Fashion Nights showcase, says, “My collection draws inspiration from the modern man who has evolved out of his comfort zone into the fusion-led and dynamic international fashion world. The collection looked to break traditional typologies and personas.” Aneja’s colour palette brought in colours like bottle green, grey, deep wine and dark blue.

Also emphasising on a deep and dark colour palette was designer Rajesh Pratap Singh. His collection brought in mix of wool and silk, wool-cotton and wool-linen blends in fabrics. If you are still to put together your look for the coming months, here are five essentials you can’t afford to miss.

Palazzo Pants

Who said palazzos were only for the ladies? Having said that, palazzo pants aren’t for everyone and it’s a look that requires you to be confident and nonchalant. One has seen an increasing number of designers flare up pants this season, keeping comfort in mind. More like lounge pants, these can also be teamed with an open bandhgala for a fusion look. Actor Aditya Roy Kapur (in photo) dressed in a Rajesh Pratap Singh ensemble carries off the look well. We love the fun vibe.

Embroidery and Bling

Again mainstays of women’s fashion like embroidery and bling has crept into men’s fashion. But we like how the men are giving it their own interpretation. Instead of going all with embroidery, think less is more. And that holds true for the wedding achkan and sherwani. An embroidered jacket with tone-on-tone embroidery looks chic when paired with plain trousers and not too many accessories. If all-over embroidery is not your thing, you can choose to highlight a kurta jacket or Nehru collar. Don’t go too colourful with the design is what designer’s recommend. Also since bling is in, opt for sequinned shoes in silver or black or even a glittery steel or black (not loud colours) shirt worn under a formal coat.

Suit Up

Given that the shaadi season is in full flow, it is imperative that men invest in a sharp suit. We suggest you leave the tuxedo for the groom and close family members only. While there is a lot of mix and match in fabrics when it comes to suiting material, one look that is trending is that of same pattern for coat and trousers. Think plaid with plaid and check with check. Just don’t go for an overwhelming pattern and make sure the suit fits you well – not too tight. Pictured here is actor Kunal Kapoor in a well-fitted double-breasted suit. Make sure you tuck in pocket square that pairs well with the suit.

Relaxed Silhouettes

Actor Shahid Kapoor has launched his range of clothing, Skulpt, that focuses on athleisure, a new term in fashion that stands for comfortable yet fashionable garments for exercise and lounging. Comfort is definitely an important part of men’s fashion now and keeping that in mind we see an increasing use of relaxed silhouettes. Farhan Akhtar spells out the trend, pictured here in slouchy pants, worn with an asymmetrical kurta with a cowl neck. We like how designs mostly associated with womenswear are now appearing in men’s clothing in a smart way.

Ethnic Chic

See how dishy Ranbir Kapoor looks in this Kunal Rawal design. A short kurta and Nehru jacket teams up very well with straight-fit pants. The fit is most important and it’s best not to get too adventurous with colours. Pair neutral tones together.

One of a Kind Phulkari

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 23, 2017

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Chandigarh-based artist Madan Lal wins National Academy Award in the 58th National Exhibition of Art for his work titled 'Urban Phulkari'

Sitting in his studio in Sector 48, Chandigarh, surrounded by his canvases, an array of paints and brushes in all sizes, shapes and the winter sun filtering in through the windows, Madan Lal is a photographer’s delight. The well-known artist from the city, who is presently working as an Assistant Director, Design Textile Handicrafts and Textiles, Punjab Government in Chandigarh, has good news to share. And given his reserved nature, the artist hands us a letter to read for ourselves.

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The official letter tells us that Madan Lal’s artwork titled ‘Urban Phulkari’ has been selected for the National Academy Award in the 58th National Exhibition of Art. The exhibition will be inaugurated on February 24, 2017, at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Bengaluru. The award ceremony will be held on the same evening in Bengaluru as well. For the unaware, the National Academy Award carries a cash prize of Rs one lakh along with a copper plaque and certificate.

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While he has received numerous national and international accolades in the past including one received last year from the Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, the National Academy Award is indeed special to Madan Lal. It recognises his ongoing series on the urban landscape, the changing times and how people, animals, birds have adapted to their new surroundings. “It’s a series that I have been working on for a while,” informs Lal whose previous assignment was with the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT), Mohali as Assistant Professor.

Having lived in Chandigarh for over two decades now – he is also an alumnus of Government College of Art, Chandigarh – the city’s urban life has been a recurring theme in Madan Lal’s paintings. In ‘Urban Phulkari’, his award-winning work, the artist presents traditional Phulkari in an urban set-up. “In this series, I wanted to look at the past and present using Phulkari as a motif that stands for tradition,” explains the artist.

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Just like the vibrant colours one would see in an embroidered Phulkari baagh, Lal’s work is vibrant and intricate. If the Phulkari of the past brought women of the house together to stitch a tale of their times, Lal’s ‘Urban Phulkari’ shows the claustrophobic concrete jungle, the chaotic mess of technology that has invaded our lives. The loud chatter and noise is well depicted in the work so are the everyday rituals of life in a modern setting. Animals and birds (especially the parrot) always find place in Lal’s work. “We live in fast changing times. Everything around is undergoing change and it affects not just our lives but animals and birds too,” says Lal who hopes to exhibit his series in the city soon.
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Wizards of Oz

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 22, 2017

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Australian 'word nerd' David Astle with countrymate and writer Judith Rossell, on a visit to the city, give us a peek into their creative minds

It's a first time visit for both. And what better way to know a city than through interactions with its younger residents. Australian authors David Astle and Judith Rossell have been interacting with students across schools in Chandigarh as part of Australian government’s school outreach programme in India. Prior to Chandigarh, they were in Delhi to participate in the Bookaroo Children’s Literature Festival.

“I am just a year younger to Chandigarh. I was born in 1961,” Astle is quick to let us know. No, he really doesn’t look that old.

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Interestingly, his first introduction to Punjab came many years ago when he read Salman Rushdie’s ‘Midnight’s Children’. As for Rossell, who is on her first ever trip to India, the sights, sounds and smells might be unfamiliar but she admits they are exciting, to say the least. We met up with the two taking a break post a hectic workshop schedule at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Chandigarh.

What’s a word nerd? It’s not often you meet someone who is better known (and handsomely paid, we are told) as a “full-time word nerd”. “I love playing with words, twisting them up to make new words. I have always been fascinated with word play even before I could read sentences. It’s a disease, I tell you,” quipped Astle as he introduced himself. His name might be unfamiliar to most of us here but back home in Australia, Astle is a professional crossword maker for newspapers like The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. He’s also a famous Wordplay columnist and has authored a number of crossword and puzzle books for children. “I like breaking down words, finding words within words, double meaning words…I love the duplicitous nature of words,” said Astle who conducted word play workshops with children in the city. “I am fascinated with Hindi as well,” said Astle who has in a short span of time has learnt many words in Hindi. “I encourage children to use language as a toy and to have fun with it. I encourage lateral thinking and love to teach children the art of word play,” explained Astle as he went on to share an example. “For instance why is a cow called a ‘gai’ when it is actually a girl and the milk is so cool that it is called ‘dhoodh’ as in dude,” chuckled Astle who admits he’s going to have fun with Hindi a lot more when he gets home.

Before that he would be visiting Chennai for school workshops and will also be a part of the Kahaani Festival in Jaipur.

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Just as there are voracious readers, there are prolific writers. Judith Rossell qualifies for both. An Australian illustrator and writer, Judith Rossell has authored children’s books for nearly two decades. “It started with my love for drawing and it naturally progressed to writing books for children,” said Rossell who has illustrated more than 80 books. Though her titles are not yet published in India, they are widely available and read in UK and USA. Some have also been translated into nearly 20 languages. We were curious to know whether India or an Indian character has featured in any of her works. “Not until now,” replied Rossell as she went on to add, “My latest book is part of a series and is set in Victorian England. The central character is Stella Montgomery who lives with her three dreadful aunts. The plot packs in adventure, mystery, magic…it would be interesting to send Stella to India of the 1880s but that would mean a lot of research on my part,” said the writer.

Rossell also mentioned how writing for children is a very popular genre for writers in Australia. “I was at a huge publishers’ meet recently and was told that children’s books form the major chunk of book business in Australia,” informed Rossell. Unlike in India where reading storybooks and non-curriculum literature among children is reportedly on the decline, Rossell is happy to state that it quite the opposite in her country. “Parents also read to their children a lot. I grew up reading a lot of Enid Blyton books as my mother is English,” said Rossell who loves to draw. As part of her visit to schools in India, she has planned drawing workshops for students. “It’s interesting to interact with them,” summed up Rossell who will head to Mumbai next.

Pumpkart Pumps Out App

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 22, 2017

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Chandigarh-based Pumpkart.com, a start-up selling water pumps (B2B segment) online, has announced the launch of its mobile App that empowers retailers, industries and institutions to order and pay for pumps electronically

In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a cashless society, city-based Pumpkart.com, a start-up selling water pumps (B2B segment) online, has announced the launch of its mobile App that empowers retailers, industries and institutions to order and pay for pumps electronically.

Keeping in mind the demonetisation and a world going cashless, Pumpkart has introduced some more payment options in collaboration with Paytm, where users can pay directly from their wallet or on delivery with the help of Paytm’s new mobile app PoS service. To make business much easier and successful, Pumpkart has also announced payment options such as cheque, NEFT/RTGS, etc. “To coincide with the launch we are offering a 30-day credit service to all B2B buyers. The user can pay for the purchased material anytime within 30 days after the purchase.

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The company is currently focusing on expansion in the northern region through its app, primarily in Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It has an expected forecast of getting associated with 10,000 retailers in this region by end of this FY,” says KS Bhatia, founder and CEO, Pumpkart.com.

Categorized into three user bases — retailers, industries and institutions, the app is very user friendly. The retailers simply need to sign up and upload the relevant documents and get access to thousands of pumps at a single place. The users can buy pumps from different categories, browse through product details for every pump and once the pump is selected, the user can get it delivered to any address they want. But what if you don’t know which pump suits your requirements? The app resolves this problem too. It offers a very simple yet smart feature which is called the ‘Select Your Pump’. One needs to just fill in his or her requirements and a suitable match is suggested by the app.

Triveni Sangeet Sabha’s Show on March 4

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 22, 2017

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Kathak exponent Pandit Rajendra Gangani will be performing along with Pandit Kalinath Mishra and Nandita Puri

Triveni Sangeet Sabha will conduct its next programme on March 4 at Bhargava Auditorium, PGI, (Sector 12 Chandigarh) at 6.30 pm. Kathak exponent Pandit Rajendra Gangani will be performing along with Pandit Kalinath Mishra and Nandita Puri. The entry to the event is free.

About the artists:

Rajendra Gangani, disciple of Pandit Kundanlal Gangani began his training at the age of four. The renowned Jaipur Gharana saw the emergence of an outstanding performer in the talented scion of a family of dancers serving the art of Kathak for centuries. Pandit Rajendra Gangani graduated from the Kathak Kendra in 1984 and has since mesmerised audiences all over the world. He has choreographed several group compositions and dance dramas. An accomplished musician and composer, he also has a mastery over the tabla, Pakhawaj and harmonium.

He has won numerous prestigious awards, notable among them are ‘Sangeet Raj’, ‘Shashtriya Natya Shiromani’ and the ‘Sangeet Natya Academy Award’ bestowed upon him in 2003 by the President of India (late) APJ Abdul Kalam.

Photo By: Sumit KumarNandita Puri is a kathak exponent hailing from the Jaipur Gharana. She is fortunate to have Padamshree Dr Roshan Kumari as her Guru who is a renowned danseuse of India. She has won accolades performing extensively in India and abroad in festivals like Khajuraho, Ellora Fest, Taj Fest, Karveer fest etc. She holds the title of Nritya Prabhakar and Pravin from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. A government scholarship holder Nandita has performed widely under the ageis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

Pandit Kalinath Mishra is a renowned tabla Nawaz from the Banaras Gharana. He is the disciple of Pandit Madan Mishra and the legendry Pandit Kishan Maharaj. He has a unique style of playing, wherein he infuses tremendous energy in his nimble fingers causing the table bols to flow in beautiful melodious sounds. Pandit Kalinath Mishra is also a solo percussionist but his ability to enhance the renderings of other artists makes him an exceptional accompanist. He has accompanied eminent artists like Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pandit Harish Prasad Chaurasia, Pandit VG Jog, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Brij Narayanan to name a few. He has participated in numerous festivals in India and abroad. He has also developed many tabla presentations, a popular one being ‘Tabla Tandav’ which has over 30 percussionists.

A Warm Gesture

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 21, 2017

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A heart-warming campaign, Wall of Kindness, provides homeless people with clothes

A beautiful city must have a beautiful heart, too. It is heartening to see the idea of ‘Wall of Kindness’ catching on in Chandigarh. Outside schools and houses, people are hanging clothes or other items for any needy person to take away. The campaign to help homeless people anonymously started from Iran and it has spread to Pakistan, China, and India.

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Usually, the movement’s motto is written on the Wall of Kindness: “If you don’t need it, leave it. If you need it, take it’’. In winter it was a blessing for the poor and the destitute who look for woollen clothes. The social media has helped promote the idea and, at some places, people have even started putting out books.

Volunteer organisation Yuvsatta, which brought the idea to Chandigarh, collaborates with schools and colleges to motivate people to hang their extra clothes, shoes, and utensils on ‘Neki Ki Deewar’. Yuvsatta coordinator Pramod Sharma has a Wall of Kindness outside his house, too. “We are going to involve the other educational institutions as well in the humanitarian work, to expand this project to the entire Tricity,” he said.

It was in September last year at Carmel Convent, Sector 9 that Devi Sirohi, chairperson of the Chandigarh Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, inaugurated the first kindness wall in the city in the presence of Sister Supreeta, the school’s principal. “We promote human values and friendship in a peaceful city,” Sirohi said.

The next wall was prepared at Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School in Sector 21. Dev Samaj College chairman Nirmal Singh Dhillon did the honours. College principal Agnese Dhillon and school principal Sumati Kanwar were also present.

St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, also adopted the idea, and headmaster Louis Lopez dedicated the wall to the “humanitarian legacy of Mother Teresa”. Carmel Convent’s mathematics teacher Preeti Swami, who runs the institution’s ‘Peace Club’, said: “When Yuvsatta has inspired our students to realise their duty to society. They are pinning not only clothes but also shoes, water bottles, books, and other material to the wall.” “It works systematically, as all classes get their turn to participate,” she said.

So if you like the idea and would like to donate clothing, look for a Wall of Kindness in the city or make one of your own.

KWID’s New Avatar

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 21, 2017

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India has unveiled the new ‘KWID LIVE FOR MORE’ edition with singer Harrdy Sandhu in attendance

Renault India, one of the fastest growing automotive brands in India, unveiled the new KWID LIVE FOR MORE edition in Chandigarh recently. The unveiling of the vehicle was done by the popular Punjabi singer, Harrdy Sandhu at Benchmark Motors in Panchkula. Available in 0.8L, 1.0L and AMT variants, the LIVE FOR MORE edition features bold accents and thoughtful design enhancements.

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What’s new: There is a new contrast-coloured roof-mounted spoiler, chromed front bumper liner and tail gate strip to give it a unique sporty look. Furthermore, the smart grey and red/white graphics along with electric red accents on the grille, wheel covers and dual tone roof rails complement the remarkable styling of the car.

Inside the cabin, the interior trim gets red-coloured accents on the door panels and a stylish dual-tone red & black steering wheel. Other than these, the first-in-class features like the 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, digital Instrument cluster, SUV inspired design, one-touch lane change indicator, radio speed dependent volume control, pro-sense seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters will be offered.

Photo By: Life in Chandigarh Renault introduced the Renault KWID with the Easy-R Gear Box – an all-new 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology derived from Renault’s rich and successful expertise in Formula 1 last year. It offers a clutch free driving experience that combines the fuel economy and performance of a manual transmission with the convenience of automated gear shifting. The Innovative Shift Control Dial with three modes Reverse – Neutral – Drive has been smartly designed for ease of use. An advanced control unit automatically optimizes gear shifting in accordance with driving conditions for smooth and regular acceleration to offer a comfortable and stress-free driving experience.

How much does it cost? The KWID LIVE FOR MORE edition is priced Rs 3.38 Lakhs to Rs 4.36 Lakhs (Ex Showroom Panchkula)

Hope In Their Hands

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 20, 2017

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One of India's leading fertility experts and pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction, Padmashri Dr Kamini Rao brings her expertise to Chandigarh offering help to couples dreaming of having a baby

Their life was perfect. Prashant K (name changed to protect privacy) was a high profile manager working with a MNC and his wife, Renu (name changed) was a kindergarten teacher in a leading private school. Married for over a decade – it was a love marriage – Renu came from a Punjabi family while her husband was a Brahmin Hindu. Excelling in their respective fields, the two had their own apartment in a posh neighbourhood, had an active social life and they never missed an annual holiday overseas. But, the couple who lived a hectic and fast paced life were yet to start a family. Everything seemed normal but Renu just couldn’t conceive.

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According to Padmashri Dr Kamini Rao, one of India’s leading fertility experts and pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction, infertility is increasing all over the world and the problem in Chandigarh is no different. The World Health Organisation states that infertility affects 8 to 12 percent couples (50-80 million) across the world during their reproductive lives.

The incidence of infertility has increased and as Dr Rao points out there are many reasons for it like socio-economic issues, pollution, delayed marriage and also stress levels, diabetes, hypertension, etc. “This has become a co-morbid situation, not just in Chandigarh but all over,” says Dr Rao who has recently opened doors to her first Milann Fertility Center in Chandigarh.

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Situated in Sector 46 A, the healthcare facility brings to Chandigarh the latest technology in the field, offering renewed hope to couples dreaming of having a baby. The facility offers various services related to women’s health and fertility care including counselling, IVF, IUI, ICSI, endoscopy, donor programmes, ultra-sonography, pathology, investigations and andrology. Dr Rao is also now spearheading work in the area of uterus transplant in India, claimed to be a unique surgery in the whole of Asia. A uterus transplant gives women, who are born without a uterus or have lost it to a disease, a chance to have babies. In a uterus transplant, surgeons implant the uterus harvested from a living or cadaver donor into a patient who lacks a functional womb. “For now, the cases that are appropriate can be brought down to Bengaluru. Very soon, the Milann center in Chandigarh will also be eligible to carry out uterus transplantation,” said Dr Rao.

Established by her in 1989, Milann has been a pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction and has helped thousands of couples from India and abroad. Along with 27 years of experience and robust clinical expertise in fertility treatment, Milann’s mission is to turn hope into happiness. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Milann has five hospitals in the state and one in New Delhi. The Center has been awarded as ‘India’s Best Fertility& IVF Center, 2016’ by Praxis Media and also been ‘Ranked No.1 Fertility Center in India’ by Times Health Survey 2016.

“With state-of-the-art IVF lab and the best experts in the field of fertility treatment, the Center in Chandigarh will provide adequate care and treatment for assisted reproduction to the couples. We plan to expand our footprints across the country,” said Jasdeep Singh, CEO, Milann – The Fertility Center.

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We asked Dr Rao on what made her choose Chandigarh and she said, “Delhi and Chandigarh were our main focus in the North due to the kind of mixed population we find there. Also, as per our internal research, the IVF facilities in these cities are not yet very well developed. These cities have regular instances of complicated cases, and we realized Milann with its legacy, expertise and state-of-the-art facilities will be able to provide the quality of treatment which is required for couples. The team in Chandigarh regularly work with me and we successfully manage even the most complicated cases.”

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Incidentally, the Milann center in Chandigarh is not a routine services center. It is also a training-and-teaching center which opens the opportunity to other doctors and students from medical colleges around to come and learn as well as study for fellowship in reproductive medicine. Milann is recognized by the national board, state board and also four other universities for PHD.

When it comes to facilities on offer, which are not available with potential competitors, Dr Rao informed, “Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and Pre-implantation genetic disorder (PGS) is one of the unique and cutting edge facility that we are providing. We are going to look at the genetic disorders in the embryo before implanting it in the woman. For example, for couples who might have chances of having children with hemophilia or chromosomal abnormalities, we will be able to identify the normal embryo for transfer and this will prevent the defective embryo from being transferred.”

Rose Festival 2017

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 20, 2017

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Helicopter rides were the star attraction of the 45th Chandigarh Rose Festival.

It’s the most looked forward to event on the city’s cultural roster and the 45th Chandigarh Rose Festival didn’t disappoint this time round. And thankfully neither did the weather. Apart from the showcase of a variety of roses, the festival packed in activities, dances, cultural performances, musical nights and competitions but the highlight was a helicopter ride. As many as 622 people went on the helicopter rides in the three-day festival that concluded on February 19. The seven-minute ride was priced at Rs 3,500. It began from the Sector 17 parade ground, flew over the Rose garden, then the Sukhna Lake and then came back to the parade ground.

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The Mayor of Chandigarh Asha Jaswal distributed various prizes to the winners in different categories.

Another popular addition this year was the ‘Newlywed Couple Competition’ that saw 15 newly married couples compete for the prizes. While the first five winners were given free lunch vouchers by Hotel Mount View Chandigarh, the winner took home a three-night tour package to Dubai. The second prize was a three-night tour package to Goa while the third prize was two-night stay at Hotel Ramada Plaza, Zirakpur with complimentary breakfast and dinner. A free air ticket to Hyderabad was the consolation prize.

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The musical nights brought in the likes of singer Sukshinder Shinda who performed at Leisure Valley. He even dedicated a special song to the festival. It was titled ‘Red rose waango tu vi fabhti’. The finale was indeed special with singer Adnan Sami enthralling everyone with his popular numbers. Here’s looking forward to next year.

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Rose Festival 2017

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Sanjeev Kochhar

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February 20, 2017

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Helicopter rides were the star attraction of the 45th Chandigarh Rose Festival

It’s the most looked forward to event on the city’s cultural roster and the 45th Chandigarh Rose Festival didn’t disappoint this time round. And thankfully neither did the weather. Apart from the showcase of a variety of roses, the festival packed in activities, dances, cultural performances, musical nights and competitions but the highlight was a helicopter ride. As many as 622 people went on the helicopter rides in the three-day festival that concluded on February 19. The seven-minute ride was priced at Rs 3,500. It began from the Sector 17 parade ground, flew over the Rose garden, then the Sukhna Lake and then came back to the parade ground.

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The Mayor of Chandigarh Asha Jaswal distributed various prizes to the winners in different categories.

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Another popular addition this year was the ‘Newlywed Couple Competition’ that saw 15 newly married couples compete for the prizes. While the first five winners were given free lunch vouchers by Hotel Mount View Chandigarh, the winner took home a three-night tour package to Dubai. The second prize was a three-night tour package to Goa while the third prize was two-night stay at Hotel Ramada Plaza, Zirakpur with complimentary breakfast and dinner. A free air ticket to Hyderabad was the consolation prize.

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The musical nights brought in the likes of singer Sukshinder Shinda who performed at Leisure Valley. He even dedicated a special song to the festival. It was titled ‘Red rose waango tu vi fabhti’. The finale was indeed special with singer Adnan Sami enthralling everyone with his popular numbers. Here’s looking forward to next year.

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Wizards of Oz

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Hope In Their Hands

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