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Gak Sung centre opened in City

A Korean company Gak Sung Global opened its therapy centre at Sahjanand Chowk, Ranchi on Friday. At this centre various diseases will be treated using low level laser, thermal and biowave therapy without causing any side effects. Company directors and officials present on the occasion gave health related information. Centre Director Vijay Singh said that free therapy will be provided for various diseases and people from all age groups can take advantage of it.

DPS students celebrate Diwali

Junior wing of DPS Ranchi celebrated Diwali through a series of activities. Class nursery demonstrated on stage the victory of good over evil. Class II of DPS Ranchi, presented an activity on Diwali with great enthusiasm and fervour. Through the act, children explained the importance of Diwali and how it is celebrated across the country, by cleaning the house , lighting candles and diyas and by making rangolis. Further to celebrate the festive mood and to develop an aesthetic sense amongst children, a Rangoli activity was organized for classes IV and V. Students portrayed their creativity and imagination through colorful designs and patterns of rangoli.  The whole event was entertaining and full of thrill.

Street play on cracker free Diwali

Students of class IV of Delhi Public School staged a Street Play on the theme ‘No to Crackers’ with the message to celebrate an eco- friendly and cracker less Diwali as it causes immense noise and air pollution. Creating an aura of festivity, love and peace, the students emphasised on celebrating the festival without crackers. Principal Ram Singh appreciated the young minds for their efforts and also motivated them to celebrate a clean and green Diwali.

Diwali celebrations at Rotary Ranchi

Rotary Ranchi celebrated Diwali with great pomp at Rotary Hall. Club President Aditya Malhotra said that Diwali is a festival of brotherhood and everyone should get rid of their fears and misconceptions. Former Governor Rajeev Modi said that today is also the birth anniversary of Jonas Salk who got the world rid of polio. Modi also said that today’s generation needs to act like Lakshman. Students of St Xaviers Rotaract presented a Nukkad Natak. Girls of Samrth Kishori Vikas a subsidiary of Seva Bharti displayed s stall of handmade items. CM Gupta, SK Malhotra, Ajay Jain Nanadlal Mahto and others were present on the occasion.

Diwali celebrations at Balgopal

Grand Diwali celebrations were held at Balgopal Kidz Academy on October 25 where children were dressed up Ram, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman. The school premises was decorated with flowers, mango and peepal leaves to give a message of plastic and cracker free Diwali for a pollution free India. Principal Madhubala Pandey wished everyone present a happy diwali and motivated them to pledge for a plastic free India.

Diwali Celebration at SBPS

On the eve of Diwali, SBPS students used their unique ideas to decorate the earthen diyas. To instil the virtues of sharing and donating for a cause, the joy of giving week was observed. Students visited various organisations viz. Karuna Orphanage, 'Apna Ghar' Old Age Home, Hesag and Guru Nanak home for handicapped children to share their happiness. On Diwali eve, the students from Deepshikha, an institute for child development and mental health, Mahilong and students of Rajkiya Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya, Mahilong were invited to the school campus and welcomed with Rangoli, colourful Diyas and gifts.

TMF launches ‘Meri Aazadi’

Tata Mutual funds has launched a new campaign called ‘Meri Aazadi’ encouraging one to set aside funds and plan for a worry free retirement life. The key message being that retirement is not about age but a matter of choice- Meri Aazadi, Freedom to be, Freedom to do. Aazadi is not a post facto, it is the genesis of a desire and courage to retire. #MeriAazadi is a state of mind wherein one’s investments in TATA Retirement Savings fund made in the early years of one’s career embolden them to pursue dreams. The campaign urges everyone to live their dreams and not wait till 58- 60 as a milestone point.