Northern India Herald

Sahil Baweja and Aprajita Sharma Patiala :  After over a decade of revolutionizing the nightlife and dining scene in Delhi NCR,  Chandigarh , and  Lucknow , Boombox has now arrived with an all-new Luxury Bar format, Boombox Penthouse at  Downtown   Building , New Lal Bagh,  Upper Mall Road ,  Patiala . On this occasion, an exclusive party was organized at the sprawling Boombox Penthouse in which a renowned ramp model and a top-10 finalist of Miss India 2011, Aprajita Sharma and Dr Sukhmilap Ratol, owner of  Downtown   Building  along with prominent lifestyle influencers of Pink Sky graced the event. Sahil Baweja, Brand Owner, Boombox said, “Boombox is ready to redefine the dining and bar experience of partygoers in the royal city of  Patiala . We wanted to build upon the legacy of Boombox and fill in the void in  Patiala  of a premium bar and restaurant that is comfortable for a quick catch-up, a romantic night o...

Chandigarh : The second Higher Education Conclave, being organized by Silver Fern Education Consultants on August 13, at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, will see the participation of a large number of top foreign universities. To be held from 10am to 5pm, the conclave will offer students multiple options for admission to universities of their choice and opportunities for overseas education scholarships.       Almasto Kapoor, CEO (Founder & Partner), Silver Fern Education Consultants said, “Many universities and college delegates from countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States, and New Zealand have already confirmed to attend the conclave to ensure that students have the best guidance in their journey towards tertiary education overseas.” He revealed that top ranking institutes such as Queen Mary University London,  McMaster   University ,  University  of  Sydney ,  University  of  California ,...

  Chandigarh :  Free medical camps were organized at more than 150 Shuddhi Ayurveda Centers across India to mark the birthday of renowned Ayurveda and Nature Cure specialist Guru Manish, the founder of HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences) and Shuddhi Ayurveda. More than 8,000 people got health check-up and free medicines, while at the Shuddhi and HIIMS headquarters  at Dera Bassi, a 5-day recital of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Yagya was organized. On the occasion of his birthday, Guru Manish said that the recital of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has immense power, which can actually accelerate the healing process of diseases and provides good health to the people. Similarly, yagya purifies the environment and enhances wellness. It is worth mentioning that Guru Manish has established Shuddhi Wellness Clinics & Hospitals along with HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences, Dera Bassi) where treatment is given in accor...

Chandigarh :  A major stride has been made in the field of ophthalmology - the medical specialty dealing with diseases of the eyes. Dr Varun Baweja, an ophthalmic surgeon from Punjab has introduced a revolutionary iStent technique to cure Glaucoma in the eyes, similar to cardiovascular stents. Dr Varun Baweja, a pioneer in the eye stent technique, is the first eye surgeon of India to get a certification from England for carrying out the iStent inject surgery. This eye surgery is used to treat Glaucoma disease, commonly known as ‘Kala Motia’. "The best thing about this path breaking surgery is that the patients get the same medical intervention sitting in India which normally is available abroad at a heavy  cost," said Dr Baweja, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Baweja Multispeciality Hospital in Punjab's Roopnagar, near Chandigarh. It is pertinent to state that Dr Varun got his poster published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal in 2009 and has perfo...

Chandigarh :  The Alumni Cricket Bash (ACB), played among the alumni of the four most reputed, historic and best known legacy Boarding Schools of India, including The Doon School, Mayo College , Daly College and Scindia School , will be played on 27th and 28th November, at a neutral venue at IVCA. The tournament is being hosted by the Scindia School Old Boys Association (SOBA). This was announced at a press meet held at Chandigarh Press Club here today. Mitul Dikshit (left), President North, Scindia School Old Boys' Association at the press meet Mitul Dikshit, North President, SOBA, said, “The Alumni Cricket Bash has become the most prestigious annual cricket tournament. The main objective is to bury the old hatchets and create new friendships and bonds.” Banjul Badil, President, SOBA, said, “The tournament is hosted by each alumni at their respective 'alma mater' by rotation. Due to the global pandemic, this year, the Scindia School Alumni is hosting the tournament a...

  Zirakpur:  A unique radio cab app 'Book Fast' was unveiled here on Monday by three dynamic entrepreneurs of Chandigarh tricity. The app is all set to make rides for commuters in Chandigarh capital region to start with not only smooth and hassle-free, but also pocket friendly. The app was unveiled by N K Sharma, MLA of Dera Bassi.   It is noteworthy that the entrepreneurs already are in the travel trade with their own car fleets. This gives them a major advantage over other players. “Booking a cab by using Book Fast is pocket friendly for users,” said Anand Pal, Director, CEO and Founder of Book Fast App. Added Pal, “Our model is also financially more beneficial for drivers, whom we consider our partners.” Rajesh Chopra, Director, Book Fast ,  said, “The outstation cab services will be available at one-way rates to anywhere, as our tagline suggests- 'Kahin Se Kahin Bhi'. We offer the outstation services at one-way rates itself. The other applications ...

  Chandigarh : Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, Chief Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court accompanied by Justice Arun Palli, in the presence of Minderjeet Yadav, Chairman, Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana disbursed the financial assistance to the dependents of the deceased advocates at a function organised by Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana at Law Bhawan, Sector 37. The event was attended by functionaries of Bar Council of India (BCI) including Partap Singh, Raj Kumar Chauhaan, Baljinder Saini and others. While addressing the fraternity, Minderjeet Yadav said, “Apart from statutory, enrollment and disciplinary functions, the Bar Council has always worked for the welfare and betterment of the legal fraternity. Before the enactment and implementation of the “Advocates Welfare Fund Act” the Bar Council has so far from its own resources provided financial assistance to the families of approximately 700 deceased advocates. With the increasing inflation every year, the implement...

  Chandigarh : Scores of class 12th and 10th topper students in Chandigarh tricity and thousands others in the country are reeling under despair as their names did not get any mention in the media reports. Though CBSE did not make a merit list for the 12th and 10th boards this year, a list was 'declared' by the newspapers on the basis of a compilation done by the reporters on the basis of results made available to them by different schools. The parents of such left out students have demanded the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to release a "Merit List of Class XII and X results" to remove the confusion amongst the media and public in general. It is alleged that the media collected data from various schools barring a few who followed the directions of CBSE, of 'no merit list'. As a result of this the state toppers in tricity ( Chandigarh , Panchkula and Mohali) were either missed or wrongly reported. Father of a student of Carmel Convent School...

Acharya Manish along with other Ayurvedic doctors COVID 19 cases are peaking in Tricity and even across India; in this backdrop, a renowned Tricity based Ayurveda practitioner, Acharya Manish, revealed the importance of Ayurveda in the COVID era. Acharya Manish was accompanied by Ayurvedic doctors Dr. Bhavna and Dr. Avira Gautam. The press conference was held at Chandigarh Press Club today. Acharya Manish is the founder of 'Shuddhi Ayurveda,' an Ayurvedic Clinic and Research Centre at Zirakpur near Chandigarh , which has nearly 150 clinics across the country. Acharya Manish said, "Ayurveda - India 's ancient herb-based medicine system offers the best medical treatment protocol and a holistic solution to keep COVID 19 at bay and even manage the infectious disease if someone is reported coronavirus positive." Acharya Manish added, "Ayurveda has a good combination of immunity booster medicines made using traditional herbs, and these have zero side effects. G...

Mohali:  Game streaming platform - GameSee created by Mohali based startup AppSmartz has been selected as a 2020 TiE50 Winner in the prestigious TiE50 Awards Program. Launched in April 2020, GameSee already has a monthly user base of over 300,000 all across the globe. The platform has been recognized for demonstrating phenomenal growth and potential in the booming e-sports and gaming sector.   This award program was organized by TiEcon, world’s largest conference for tech entrepreneurs. Currently celebrating its tenth year, TiE50 Awards provides a one-of-a-kind showcase for the world’s top technology and technology-enabled startups. TiE Silicon Valley ’s premier annual awards program is keenly contested by thousands of early to mid-stage startups of all sizes representing a wide range of verticals. TiEcon was listed as one of the 10 best conferences for ideas and entrepreneurship by Worth Magazine, along with TED and the World Economic Forum.   “We are h...

Chandigarh : COVID-19 is not a pandemic. It is a game plan of global powers to control the future.   Lockdown is a conspiracy to destroy economy and face mask cannot protect one from Corona virus. On the contrary it can cause more harm and illness. Your immunity saves from diseases, nothing else. These were some of the highlights of a medical web press conference held here today. A book ‘ N.I.C.E. Way to Cure COVID-19’ was also released on the occasion. The event was organized by Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Ph.D (Diabetes) and author of ' N.I.C.E. Way to Cure COVID-19'. Other prominent personalities who joined the session, included Dr Praveen Kumar (IAS) Director General cum Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Haryana, who is also a qualified Homeopath; Dr Amar Singh Azad, MBBS , MD ( Chandigarh ); Dr K B Tumane, Chest Specialist ( Nagpur ) and Dr Tarun Kothari, MBBS , MD. Dr Praveen Kumar said, “SARS-CoV-2 is not a new virus and its an in...

Chandigarh , 22 July 2020 :  Award winning Ayurveda expert and motivational speaker - Acharya Manish, has initiated a social campaign to counter the spread of COVID 19. Acharya Manish uses age-old therapies of Ayurveda to promote the 5000 - years - old vedic science. It is noteworthy that Acharya Manish has founded ‘Shuddhi Ayurveda’ an Ayurvedic Clinic and Research Centre at Zirakpur, which already has presence across India through 105 clinics which are helping patients adopt Ayurveda to counter all types of diseases. To fight against COVID 19 an intense research conducted by Ayurvedic doctors under the guidance of Acharya Manish was done and an immunity boosting pack – ‘Shuddhi Herbal Immunity Package’ was made. Using this pack and specialised anti COVID medications Acharya Manish started an initiative to help needy people, who were not able to afford expensive medicines, against the Coronavirus. A helpline number   8273183731  was established, where cal...