Around Town

The song was sung in the morning assembly in the school’s amphitheatre by the choir who guided the rest of the school. Singh addressed the school,extolling virtues of universal brotherhood and urging students to find their creative calling. Singh did not charge for the song.

On the Road
To celebrate the 50,000 production milestone of the Ford Figo,Ford India has launched a Figo road trip campaign in which a customised Figo will be driven from Chandigarh to Chennai. Says Ford India President and Managing Director,Michael Boneham,“It’s timely and fitting that we’ll celebrate the production of the 50,000th Figo in October because this is the month of festive celebrations. To make the festive season even more fun we will invite young couples to be a part of the road trip and be part of an integrated campaign via digital,marketing and dealer activities.”

The customised Figo has been designed by Harun Robert,a popular children’s television host known for his artistic,music and dance skills. “The Figo has a distinct personality and style,and I’ve concentrated on complementing the Figo’s good looks and vibrant colours with my individualistic style of illustration,using a palette and design elements that convey celebration and unity with an Indian flavour,” he says. Four couples who were shortlisted post a contest calling for entries on http://www.fordfigoindiatour.com will drive the “Discover Smart” Figo during the 25-day,2500 km drive which starts from Chandigarh and passes through Delhi,Agra,Jaipur,Gwalior,Indore,Nagpur,Hyderabad,and Bangalore and many smaller cities and towns before ending in Chennai on October 30. Catch these couples as they explore the scenic wonders and local attractions of the various cities and regions and share their journey,stories,photos,videos and experiences online on Facebook,Twitter,Orkut profiles and blogs. Fans can follow the tour on http://www.drivingford.in.

Mrs on the March
Innovaction Events,an event management company,is set to organise Mrs North India 2010 contest in association with Siddharth Jewellers at Gymkhana Club,Panchkula,on October 16. The 15 finalists will be judged on various parameters. According to Nitin Luthra,COO,Innovaction Events,“The participants of this contest belong to different professions and include homemakers as well. Contests for the sub-titles will start on October 9 and the grooming sessions will be held between October 12 and 15.” The event will be divided into four rounds and the final show will be peppered with dance performances.