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Chandigarh :  Sumeir Bhatia, Founder of ‘The Helping Feet Initiative’, sought  support from the exhibitors of 'The Festive Lane Exhibition' held at Hotel Mount View here today for his unique project aimed at helping children who don't even have slippers to wear.  The 15-year-old City boy, Sumeir, a former student of Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, is currently studying in George Washington University High School in USA, spreading awareness at the exhibition about the dire need of providing footwear to needy children. Sumeir said," Even though under the PM Cares scheme, the government provided funds for children orphaned due to Covid-19, still a lot needs to be done. Not only the government, but citizens should also help those in need. My 'Helping Feet Initiative' aims at providing the underprivileged children with proper footwear. A large number of poor children still walk barefoot to their schools. This impacts them physically and psychologically.&qu

  Chandigarh : Thirty-one-year old woman entrepreneur and Punjabi NRI, Gurbani Kour is all set to start operations of her unique start up 'Seedstart' in Punjab . Gurbani is a dynamic entrepreneur who was born in Jammu , and raised in Punjab and United Kingdom . Presently she is based in London . Gurbani's venture 'Seedstart' is coming up with an innovative concept of enabling farmers to get a fair share of their produce, through 'Seedstart's' retail chain. "For me, India and particularly Punjab have always been close to my heart. My roots are here in the soil, and even after all these years, my urge to do something in my homeland is as fresh as it was when I was a kid. The initiative is my way of giving something positive back to my parent-state. The  project is under development and the first store is slated to open in November this year. For the first phase, we are opening over 200 retail outlets in Punjab." said Gurbani. Gurbani ad

Chandigarh:  With an aim to promote the 'Breakdancing' sport culture in the region, in the backdrop of the dance form recently having been included as a medal event in 2024 Paris Olympic games for the first time, city based 'Viva Dance Studio' organised a breakdancing championship titled 'Cypher Battle Ground Vol I' at  the Chandigarh Institute of Film and Theatre. Akanksha Gupta, the organizer and MD of Viva Dance Studio said, “The main motive of holding the championship was to provide a platform to young talent and groom the enthusiasts for the upcoming Dancesport event in 2024 Olympics. After receiving recognition as an Olympic sport - 'breakdancing' sport has become more popular among the B-Boys and B-Girls, who are now dreaming of grabbing medals at the Olympics. Now is the time to provide a professional platform to talented breaking dancers.” It is imperative to mention that it’s for the first time that the tricity has hosted a mega event of th