Chandigarh City News

The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 proudly announces the selection of six outstanding films for the North East India Competition Section. These films, representing diverse voices and cinematic excellence from the region, will compete for top honours at the festival scheduled from February 7 to 9, 2025. The selected films are:  (in alphabetical order) Amateurs – Directed by Dhiraj Kashyap ...

Poet Prithvi Singh Beniwal's collection of environmental couplets, 'Vinaash Ki Aahat,' will be released at the stall of Ink Publication Prayagraj, during the World Book Fair to be held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi from February 1 to 9. Speaking about the book, publisher Dinesh Kushwaha said, "'Vinaash Ki Aahat' is a collection of hundreds of environment-focused couplets that sensitively and profoundly depict the environmental degradation caused by...

The Bird Education Society for Travel & Tourism (Bird Academy), a leader in career oriented aviation training, skilling and placements since over 27 years, is proud to announce that it has been accredited as an Aviation Security Training Institute (ASTI) by the Directorate General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. This prestigious accreditation authorizes...

On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Haryana’s tableau at Delhi’s Kartavya Path showcased the state’s rich cultural heritage alongside its emerging status as a prosperous and sports-driven state. The Paralympics players on the tableau captured the audience’s attention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledging their presence and accepted their greetings by waving his hand towards them. The crowd...

Rotary Utsav 2025, organized by the Rotary Club, Sec 70 Mohali, has kicked-off at DIPLAST, The Treehouse Farm, Dappar, in the Chandigarh Capital region’s Mohali district, with an exciting Talent Hunt competition. Individuals showcased their skills in singing, dancing, mimicry, poetry, and more. It was a great opportunity for participants to gain exposure and get noticed by entertainment industry...

A seminar aimed at spreading awareness about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of thyroid disorders among women was organized recently. Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr. Gaurav Palikhe from Paras Health, emphasized the importance of regular medical checkups, particularly for women above the age of 35 or those with a family history of thyroid disorders. Routine blood tests for thyroid hormones,...

In a compelling call to action, Apurv Mishra, member, Prime Minister’s economic advisory council (EAC) on Wednesday, emphasized the critical role of education in shaping India’s future as a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) and global power by 2047. “There is an immediate need for systemic reforms, highlighting education not only as a social and economic imperative but as a cornerstone...

Mental health issues affect nearly 15% of the Indian population, yet the topic remains shrouded in stigma. ENSO, a ground-breaking start-up founded by Psychologist Shabana Azam and Theatre Personality & Art-based Mental Health expert Nisha Luthra, seeks to change this narrative. ENSO has come up in the popular Sec 8 B market. The duo addressed a press conference at its...

Mega Entertainment, the premier organizer of fashion and pageant events in Northeast India, is set to host the Grand Finale of the 14th Set Wet Mega Mister North East. The highly anticipated event will take place at the ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa, on January 30, 2025. Fifty-four talented candidates from across Northeast India will compete for the three coveted...

The National School of Drama (NSD) will organise its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), International Theatre Festival of India (completion of 25 years). Fondly called ‘Bharangam’, BRM is the world’s largest theatre festival, and is set to take place from 28 January to 16 February, 2025, across 13 cities in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Through this pioneering effort, NSD...