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Chandigarh:  National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Masai School today announced a strategic partnership to skill India’s youth for tech jobs through an outcome-driven skilling model. The partnership agreement was signed by Ved Mani Tiwari, Chief Operating Officer and Officiating CEO, NSDC and Prateek Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO, Masai School today. Giving impetus to the Skill India Mission, the collaboration will benefit the lives of over 1.5 lakh students and their families in tier 2 & 3 cities over a period of seven years. This will enable aspirants to go beyond their economic & educational background by creating a level-playing field for private-sector tech jobs through skill-based learning certified by NSDC. The two organisations will also work towards creating alternatives to the banking loan system for skill-based education, which generally acts as a setback for low-income families. Ved Mani Tiwari, COO and Officiating CEO, NSDC said, ‘’It is NSD...

Chandigarh : Leading industrial body ASSOCHAM will play a proactive role in partnership with the state governments to accelerate the pace of economic development of the northern region comprising Punjab , Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and UTs of Chandigarh, J&K and Ladakh. A decision to this effect was taken at the first meeting of the North Region Development Council (NRDC) held here at Hotel Hyatt Regency Chandigarh on Saturday.   The Annual Compendium 2021-22 Xelerate North being unveiled by senior ASSOCHAM office bearers at the 1st meeting of ASSOCHAM'S North Region Development Council “The meeting has unanimously decided that ASSOCHAM should play a proactive role in the north region’s accelerated economic development. We will soon share our blueprint with the respective state government to decide the future course of action. As Covid-19 pandemic has paused and almost controlled thanks to massive vaccination drive, we need to focus on reviving the economy,” said Amrit Sagar...

Chandigarh : Inside The Pocket (ITP), the leading global free-to-play (F2P) aggregator platform, announces the official launch of daily fantasy platform WonderWins in India . As a highlight to WonderWins India debut, the daily fantasy’s free platform will be exclusively available on ESPNcricinfo, the world’s largest digital cricket destination. WonderWins is primed to debut ahead of the IPL’s 2022 season, which begins on March 26. The app is live and available to download for android and iOS users through the website and app store respectively. As a unique gameplay experience to the India and subcontinent launch, the app features ‘2nd innings’, where users will have the ability to revise or adapt gameplay plans as a strategic opportunity to better their fantasy performance mid game. Made in India , WonderWins aims to provide the thriving and ever-growing gaming community a platform that is as rewarding as it is fun. Identifying the diversity in fantasy gamer profiles, WonderWins has...

  Chandigarh : Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters and BAHRISONS Booksellers LLP, pioneers of specialty coffee and book culture in India respectively, announce the launch of their first café-cum-bookstore in Chandigarh . This collaboration, which marks the entry of both the brands in Chandigarh , brings together India ’s best specialty coffee and one of the oldest and most iconic bookstores in the country, under one roof. The brand-new outlet, spread across 3000 sq. ft., will be home to an extensive dine-in menu,home-brewing equipment, wide range of beverages and a comprehensive book collection for all age groups. Visitors will be able to choose from several hot and cold brews like Espresso, Pourover, Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Vietnamese-style coffee amongst many others - all brewed using Blue Tokai’s high-quality roasted beans. Customers will be in for a treat with food choices ranging from healthy sourdough sandwiches, egg-based preparations, salads, cold-pressed juices and ...

  Chandigarh : P unjab economy will get a big push through the development of an Integrated Industrial Township , providing a major impetus to planned urbanization in the region with manufacturing as the key driver. The Royale Estate Group (REG) has already created a vision document of such a township and has also announced its plans of foraying into the same. A true Integrated Industrial Township should have residential complexes alongside industrial parks to provide not just housing for workers and talents but a holistic lifestyle of live-work-play. “There are multiple benefits of an Integrated Industrial Township . It not only gives a big boost to the economy of the state but also meets emerging challenges as a futuristic smart industrial city where you have the convergence of next generation technologies across all sectors,” said Neeraj Kansal, Managing Director, REG. Piyush Kansal, another Director at REG, talking about the trend of Integrated Industr...

  Chandigarh : Industry association ASSOCHAM congratulated Bhagwant Mann on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab and looked forward to working in close cooperation with his administration to build a stronger and future-ready state. "I congratulate Bhagwant Mann on being sworn in as the CM of Punjab. Punjab holds a vital role in the overall development of the nation and we at ASSOCHAM look forward to working with him and his team for creating more jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth of the state," said A S Mittal, Chairman ASSOCHAM North Regional Council. While congratulating Mann  for taking oath as Chief Minister of Punjab, Kulwin Seehra, Chairman ASSOCHAM Punjab Development Council said, “Punjab industry has a lot of expectations from Bhagwant Mann’s government and ASSOCHAM believes that he will bring a new revolution to the industry of Punjab with his new and energetic ideas.” He said the chamber would work shoulder-to-shoulder in prom...

  Chandigarh :  Startups of Punjab are expecting a lot from the state’s new Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, to accelerate their pace of expansion and growth, which will eventually help the state create jobs which is a pressing need. As the new CM took oath in Khatkar Kalan today, Punjab Startup Inc. announced a wish-list for the new CM. IT entrepreneurs of Punjab feel that startups have the potential to drive Punjab ’s holistic development sustainably. However, there are stumbling blocks that the new CM needs to remove. “The major issues needed to be addressed are making the International airport fully functional, technical workforce availability and technology ecosystem. A vicious circle of classroom teaching has been created course after course with department heads not encouraging students to opt for internships and jobs and pushing them for higher studies. As a result, there is always a workforce shortage in the IT industry. Tech education needs to be enabled at t...

Chandigarh : The use of technology and digital transactions will grow rapidly this year, but the financial institutions will have to ensure to protect people from online frauds. Panjab University (PU) alumnus Dr Hemant Garg gave this opinion while commenting on the future trends of fintech in 2022. He recently made India proud by successfully managing the Infinity Forum, a global FinTech event, inaugurated by PM Modi and addressed by business leaders like Reliance MD Mukesh Ambani, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, Soft Bank CEO Masayashi Son and others. Dr Garg has done LLM from PU, Chandigarh .   Dr Hemant Garg , FinTech Expert Dr. Garg, Nodal Officer (Social Media) at the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA), believes that Crypto assets powered by blockchain technology will evolve and become popular in the same way as social media evolved from what it was in 2015. However, the RBI is in the process of releasing Blockchain CBDC (Central Bank Digital C...

Chandigarh : The 4-day ARCHEX Expo, an architectural  exhibition of interiors, exteriors and building materials, is being held at Exhibition Ground of Sector 34. Organized by Minds Media & Management from March 11 to 14, the exhibition is showcasing around 3000 new products through more than 200 stalls. Well-known companies from India and abroad are participating in the expo. Inder Dhingra, Vice President – ​​Sales, Minds Media & Management, said, “This exhibition will prove to be very useful for those who are set to build their dream home and want to be aware of the latest trends and products. Leading entrepreneurs of the tricity and eminent architects from across the country are participating in the exhibition and reflecting on the possibilities of architecture in Chandigarh ." Products and categories being showcased at the exhibition include decorative lighting, bath, sanitary, tiles, safety, security, home, automation, kitchen, furniture, doors, window, elevators...

Chandigarh :  MG Motor India today announced the launch of its ZS EV. The all-new ZS EV comes with the largest in-segment 50.3 kWh battery with advanced technology, offering a 461 km certified range in a single charge.   The ZS EV will be available in 2 variants (Excite & Exclusive), priced Rs 21,99,800 and 25,88,000, respectively. While the bookings for the exclusive variant starts now, bookings for the excite variant will start from July 2022.   Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said,   “The demand for ZS EV has been encouraging since its launch, and the all-new ZS EV will further strengthen the brand connect with our EV customers. ZS EV has been a global success in key markets, including the UK , Europe and Australia . Committed to the future of electric mobility in India , we ensure a superior ownership experience by building a robust & sustainable EV ecosystem. With the all-new ZS EV, we are confident to change the...

  Chandigarh : In what is set to give a big boost to tricity’s economy and business ambience, Zirakpur's  Oxford Street has become a most sought after avenue for top global and national brands. The region’s first high street - a focal point for retailing – Oxford Street , offers the feel of a high street akin to those which exist in the United Kingdom .   A flagship project of Royal Estate Group (REG), which has been able to rope in all major brands and even Unicorns will soon be abuzz with business activities as the occupants are currently doing fit outs. “Presently, 15 brands are engaged in fit outs, while 10 others are in the pipeline,” said Piyush Kansal, Director, REG.  Some of the brands in Oxford Street that are in fit-out stage are Tata-Zudio, Reliance SMART, in clothing there's Jockey, Numero Uno. In the startup space there's the renowned unicorn Spinny. Barista, Brew Estate, La Pino'z in food and beverages are also conducting fit...