Cricketer Harmanpreet to be felicitated
Chandigarh: Pumpkart, a Chandigarh-based start-up will felicitate Indian cricketer star Harmanpreet Kaur with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh on Monday. The company had announced the award to the 28-year-old player who had smashed an unbeaten 171 off 115 balls to help India beat Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final recently. KS Bhatia, CEO & Founder of Pumpkart.com informed she would be visiting the Pumpkart office in Industrial Area Phase 2 on Monday, August 14 where she would be felicitated by the company.
CM to address people on eve of I-Day
Shimla: The message of Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to the people of the state on occasion of Independence Day will be broadcast by the All Radio Shimla on August 14 immediately after the message of the President of India to the nation at 7 pm. FM Shimla, FM Hamirpur and FM Dharamshala will also relay message of the Chief Minister. Doordarshan Kendra, Shimla will telecast the message of the Chief Minister on August 15 at 9 am in a special morning transmission, said an official spokesman.
IDP to hold Australian Education Fair
Chandigarh: IDP Education India will organise the Australian education fair at Hotel Taj Chandigarh on August 17 from 10 am - 4 pm for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia. The fair spread across 15 cities will bring together prominent universities and educational institutes from Australia under one roof. Piyush Kumar, Country Director, India - IDP Education said, “IDP seeks to provide a platform to aspiring students to come and have a face-to-face interaction with the university representatives and get answers to all their queries related to studying in Australia.” Over 40 Australian institutions will participate in the fair.
luminous forays into Haryana
Chandigarh: luminous has announced its entry into the modular switch industry. This launch further strengthens luminous’s ambition to serve the ever evolving electrical & power needs of home consumers in Hissar, Rewari, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Sirsa, Ambala and Kurukshetra. luminous, a consumer super brand already has a strong portfolio in fans, solar, power backup & the recently launched lED lighting products. luminous MD Vipul Sabharwal said “Year 2017 will see luminous taking giant leap towards becoming the most loved home electrical brand in the country. We are committed to launch more ranges in this category that will delight our customers in the months to come.”
CleanMax is largest rooftop solar developer
Chandigarh: CleanMax Solar has been acknowledged as ‘India’s largest rooftop solar developer’ for the third consecutive year, in the latest Bridge to India (BTI) report. BTI’s ‘India Solar Rooftop Map 2017’ pegs CleanMax Solar’s market share at 24%, up from 23% as per BTI Rooftop Map 2016. Holding nearly a quarter of the market, CleanMax Solar caters to many of India’s leading corporates, large-scale industries and infrastructure projects.
British School celebrates I-Day
Chandigarh: Independence Day was celebrated by The British School, Sector 44 here in the school’s campus with great nationalistic fervour and enthusiasm. On the occasion, students showcased a ‘colourful vision’ of a progressive India, free from the oppressive British Rule. Children came dressed in traditional outfits & gave a presentation of India’s rich ‘Unity in diversity’. They also put up a cultural programme replete with singing and dance performances.
Toreto launches multi-functionality car charger
New Delhi: Toreto has launched, “Rapid Charger 5 Tor 402”, a unique car accessory for charging your smartphones, tablets and all 5V devices. “Rapid Charger 5” is the latest entrant to the existing car charging solutions of premium and highly reliable car chargers. The charger comes with 2 USB ports and has 3.4A Output supporting to charge 2 devices simultaneously. It comes with features like Safety USB Charging preventing the devices from any unwanted current/voltage.
‘Photobook festival’ held
Chandigarh: The Kitab, country’s first photobook festival founded by Manik Katyal was held in the city from August 9-11. The festival presented a selection of over 400 photobooks from over 70 countries, including photobooks independently or commercially published and distributed, handmade, self-published, book dummies, exhibition catalogues, zines and limited edition photography books, etc. The exhibitions were held at Panjab University, government schools, Eiffel Tower at Geri route, Gusto Café, and other locations in Chandigarh. Manik Katyal said, “Kitab is my personal initiative to democratize photography in India as it is not accessible to many sections of the society and showcase world photography to the people of India. The Kitab is a non profit initiative, passionate about experimental photography and innovative bookmaking practices, exploring an ongoing investigation on the development and role of the photobook as an artistic media.”