Frontlines India

Chandigarh :   Haryana’s Home Minister, Anil Vij visited an integrated multispecialty hospital - Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences (HIIMS), at Dera Bassi near  Chandigarh . Anil Vij who has been receiving home treatment from HIIMS founder - renowned Ayurveda and Meditation Guru Acharya Manish, decided to pay a visit to the hospital after experiencing remarkable physical benefits from the treatment. Notably, 69-years-old, Anil Vij was inflicted with COVID-19 earlier and also had been on oxygen support. During his visit, Anil Vij was taken by Acharya Manish on a tour of different departments of the hospital such as IPD, OPD, and the Panchkarma center. Vij also interacted with the doctors and staff members. He also spent time with kidney and cancer patients at the hospital who have been experiencing a remarkable recovery through Ayurvedic treatment. While touring him around, Acharya Manish briefed Vij on how the hospital is treating the patie...

  Chandigarh : 'Lap of Luxury’ a national level conference addressed by top architects and interior designers of India was organised by Zion Exhibitions in association with Institute of Indian Interior Designers(IIID) Delhi Regional Chapter as Knowledge partner and IIID- Chandigarh Chapter (Institute of Indian Interior Designers) and IIA- Chandigarh Chapter (Indian Institute of Architects) as Supporting Associations at Hotel Hyatt Regency here. A host of luminaries  shared their thoughts and insights on different aspects of the construction industry related to design, architecture, building and construction related products. Adarsh Gill, Director, Zion Exhibitions while addressing a press conference on the sidelines of 'Lap of Luxury ' said that the latest trends in design and technology in the field of construction, infrastructure, architecture and design have opened a plethora of opportunities and challenges as well and “we need to work in sync with that.”    ...

Chandigarh :  Merchant Navy Officers Association (MNOA) Chandigarh celebrated the 59th National Maritime Day with fervor at Chandigarh Golf Club here. National Maritime Day is observed every year to show support for global trade - the most efficient means of shipping commodities throughout the globe in a secure and ecologically friendly manner. Speaking on the occasion, Capt. TS Bhatia, President, MNOA  expressed gratitude on behalf of his association to the Indian seafarers, who operate around the clock to guarantee that important supplies may be transported without interruption. Capt Bhatia said, “Mariners, who endure months at a time aboard ships, are essential assets to international trade and business.” During the occasion, senior members of the association were honored for their immense contribution to the field of education and welfare. Those who were honored were Capt J S Gill, Capt Bhagat Singh, Capt Lalit Dharmani, Capt PN Prabhakar, and Dilip Singh Mangat. As many...

Chandigarh : Daikin Air-conditioning India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan , the world’s no. 1 air-conditioning company launched a new range of split room ACs indigenously conceptualised and manufactured for the discerning Indian consumers. This new U Series range boasts of future ready technologies that empower the customers to manage the quality of air conditioning across their premises. K J Jawa, Chairman   & Managing Director, Daikin India , said, “At Daikin we have a Vision for – ‘Make in India ’ products that are designed to serve the needs of every Indian. With ACs now becoming a necessity, there was a need for a radical change in product innovation and standards in order to serve the emerging consumer aspirations. The new range of Daikin AC’s will empower the growing Indian population to upgrade from outdated and older technologies without any impact of high energy consumption charges.” “We have launched an incredible air conditioning...

  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, WonderWi...

  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-outs. ...

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 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 Currency) as...