Foot loose

There's a change in the air and its signalling the start of festivities for the year. Diwalis not too far and then theres the onset of the wedding season.

Ethnic Charm
There’s a change in the air and its signalling the start of festivities for the year. Diwalis not too far and then theres the onset of the wedding season. Taking cue,Delhi-based jewellery designer Deepika Gupta has arrived in the city with her collection under the brand name Karrat 22. Having studied jewellery design in London for a brief period of time,Gupta says her forte lies in designing ethnic Indian jewellery styled in a contemporary way. After I completed my course in the year 2000,I launched Karrat 22 Enterprises in 2001 with specialization in traditional gold Kundan and Polki jewellery, informs the designer who hired talented craftsmen and artisans from various parts of the country. The collection brings in big,bold pieces that also make the most of precious gems. Yes,the latest trend dictates the use of vibrant gems and I use a lot of colour in my work, Gupta will showcase her collection at the Gems & Jewels show to be held at Taj from September 19.

Fresh steps
After a successful run of three years,the Mochi store in Sector 17 is boasting of an all-new look and feel. The shoe store now presents a new,trendy and young look with a fresh attitude as well. Apart from a new identity and logo that emphasizes the new look,the store will stock on shoes targeted at a fashionable crowd and young professionals. The new and improved Mochi will cater to the young and restless offering them with fast moving product ranges with an average of 100 new styles every week across the country, informed Jairaj Kapoor,the regional manager for the brand. To celebrate the opening of the Sector 17 store,the brand has also announced a 20 percent discount on all in-house brands and 10 percent discount on other brands. The offer is valid till September 19.

Festive Offer
Canara Bank introduces a Special Housing Loan Scheme that offers a slashed rate of interest on housing loan this festive season. Valid till December,on this there are no processing charges. Besides,a Home Loan Fair was organized at Sector 20,Panchkula branch of Canara Bank,to promote the offer.

That IT!
Samsung India Electronics Limited announced the opening of its first Samsung IT Brandshop in Punjab and the second IT Brand Shop in the country in Sector 20. The shop showcases Samsungs entire range of IT and digital products like notebooks,netbooks,monitors,printers,consumables,digital cameras and digital camcorders,along with accessories like laptop bags and headphones.

Ho for health!
Fortis Hospital received two recognitions from FICCI for Excellence in Community Driven Healthcare Program and Excellence in Healthcare Management. The Certificates of Excellence were presented by MP,actress and social activist Shabana Azmi and Dinesh Trivedi,Union Minster of State for Health Family Welfare to Dr. Ashish Banerji,Director,Fortis Hospital,Mohali at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. While our entire team has a committed and dedicated approach towards the care of all patients,we also contribute back to society through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, quips Dr Banerji.

Talk on!
Bharti Airtels Airtel Advantage initiative brings an added advantage to its significantly vast Airtel community to be in touch with each other at a remarkably affordable rate of 50 paisa per minute – be it a national long distance call (STD) or a local call. The Airtel customer community of over 110 million enjoys the benefits of being the largest network of over 1,00,000 towers and availability across 1.5 million outlets making it the most compelling service to be on, Atul Bindal,President,Mobile Services,Bharti Airtel Ltd tells us Airtel Advantage is a step to reward all their valued customers.

Cause & Effect
Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF),a registered non-profit organization today launched Project Sunrise here in Chandigarh by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its partner,Theatre Age. As per the terms of this agreement,AOF will partner with Theatre Age and take care of the annual education of 20 underprivileged children from Theatre Age. AOF has replicated this effort across 56 cities in the country,joining hands with NGOs and institutions working for underprivileged children.

Story continues below this ad

Handing over the cheque to Zulfiqar Khan,President,Theatre Age,Kamlesh,Mayor,Chandigarh Municipal Corporation said,corporate sector also holds responsibility towards society and it is good to see Amway Opportunity Foundation realizing this and coming forward to support the deprived sections of society. In addition to signing the MoU with Theatre Age,Amway also organized a free health check-up camp for the children from the NGO.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
chandigarh

Foot loose

There's a change in the air and its signalling the start of festivities for the year. Diwalis not too far and then theres the onset of the wedding season.

There's a change in the air and its signalling the start of festivities for the year. Diwalis not too far and then theres the onset of the wedding season.