St. Xavier’s School Panchkula won prize in International Festival of Biotechnology

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Panchkula, August 08 2017

Leaving another mark of success, a student Sanjeevna of class 10^th of  St. Xavier's High School, Panchkula won a consolation prize in the creative writing event during International Festival of Biotechnology "QUEST-2017" organised by City Montessori School, Rajendra Nagar Campus-I, Lucknow.

Students of St Xaviers School Panchkula with other participating schools' students during 5th International Festival of Biotechnology held in Lucknow.

A team of five student participants who were accompanied by Pallavi Pandit took part in different events under the junior category namely - JAM, Jingles, Creative Writing, Doodling and Movie Making. Around 60 schools from all over India and overseas participated in the event. The school's Principal, Mr. George S. Shear appreciated the team for their efforts and congratulated Sanjeevna. He mentioned that it's a proud moment for all Xavarians.

New Angel Public School Zirakpur Awarded

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Zirakpur, August 08 2017

In consistently commitment to its work for the cause of Green Initiatives, New Public School, Zirakpur was awarded for the efforts in the Global Education Summit 2017 powered by header’s speak magazine. Principal Sharanjit kaur received the award in New Delhi. She said that she will continue to render her passionate services in making the environment safe for the future generations.

Principal Sharanjit Kaur with the award at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur.

The Lunar Eclipse which occurred behind the cloudy sky

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Chandigarh, August 08 2017

Although it was partially cloudy when the lunar eclipse occurred, yet we managed to captured few beautiful moments of eclipsed moon. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon align in an almost straight line. It was started at around 9.20 pm on night of August 7 and continued till 2.20 am midnight.

You can see few glimpses of eclipse which was captured.

Photos by Sumit Malhotra

Oakridge International School celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sending Rakhis to the soldiers

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Mohali, August 06 2017

To celebrate Raksha Bandhan, festival of love and bonding Oakridge International School took the joy and excitement of the festival beyond the living room to the border by sending rakhis to the soldiers at border. The students tried their best to make beautiful and colourful rakhis. Some of the rakhis were simply stunning to honour the real heroes, who keep our freedom secure by protecting our borders and to show love, respect and gratitude to them.

RJ Meenakshi interacts with students of Oakridge International School Mohali

Director of the School Abhishek Sharma said that it is a simple initiative to send good wishes with Rakhi to the brothers who fight valiantly for us and protect us all the time from all kinds of attacks from enemies. He further informed that the soldiers should know that they have millions of family members, especially sisters who are proud of them.

School Principal Ramanjit Ghuman, said that Rakhi is sign of love and affection and bond between brother and sister. Such holy festivals strengthen the bond between them. She further added that Oakridge schools always strive that children should be kept in touch with our culture and tradition. Apart from that teachers also told the students about the history and importance of Rakhsa Bandhan. She lauded the efforts of the students for making such spectacular rakhis.

Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Nutritious way at The Holy Wonder SmartSchool

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Mohali, August 06 2017

The Holy Wonder Smart School celebrated festival of bonding ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with great enthusiasm and gaiety. The Campus was abuzz with various activities & competitions. During the celebration, students participated in salad making, sandwich making & moctail making competitions. They used nutritious ingredients and learnt fireless cooking and were encouraged to prepare something nutritious for their siblings on this auspicious occasion. Kids also made beautiful Rakhis from flowers, butterflies, beads, threads & stones. Later, they also decorated thalis for Puja. This inculcates the creative art in the kids. They sang and danced to the tunes of songs related to Raksha Bandhan showcasing their love for each other. A skit was presented by the students which included mythological stories and the famous story related to the origin of the festival.

Students make Rakhis to celebrate Raksha Bandhan at The Holy Wonder Smart School in Mohali.

Speaking on the occasion, Director of the School Ashween Arora said that such festivals inculcate moral values among the students. Principal of the School Premjit Grover explained the significance of Rakhi to the students and how it strengthens the affectionate relationship, love among brothers & sisters. It is always endeavor of school to celebrate the Indian festivals in traditional spirit & giving a message to the society at large. She later congratulated the winners and encouraged them to participate further in such more activities to build up their confidence and for over all personality development.

Students thanked brothers for wearing helmets at Traffic Signals on Raksha Bandhan

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Mohali, August 06 2017

In a unique way to express love and bonding, students of  Ashmah International School celebrated Raksha Bandhan by spreading a thank message to the brothers at a traffic signal nearby to school premises. They thanked brothers for wearing helmets and not using mobile phones while driving and giving such a beautiful gift to sisters for following traffic rules. Students also tie rakhis on the trees to take a pledge to save trees and environment.
Later, to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among students and to show their love and empathy towards the soldiers standing on borders for protecting us, students also went to my FM 94.3 radio station to pay the gratitude to the soldiers.  Traffic   officials were also given their due importance for controlling the traffic and saving the life of people.

Students tie Rakhis on trees to celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Ashmah International School in Mohali.

During the celebrations inside the campus, children were familiarized with the customs and rituals of the festival. Students represented various regions and communities of India adorning traditional costumes. The students dressed in traditional attire. Students were told about the importance of sacred bond of brother and sister. They also participated in Rakhi making competition by experimenting with various materials to make rakhi.

Principal of the School Babita Dogra appreciated  the efforts of students and teachers said that all the  festivals are integral part of our culture

Free Travel Facility to Women on eve of Raksha Bandhan

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Chandigarh, August 06 2017

As per order issued by the General Manager, Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to provide free travel facility to women on the eve of 'Raksha Bandhan' on Monday. The free travel facility will be available in all CTU AC and Non-AC buses. However this facility will not be available in CTU long route buses. 

City Global School Zirakpur celebrates Raksha Bandhan

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Zirakpur, August 05 2017

As the “Raksha Bandhan” depicts festival of bonding of love and protection, the same way students of City Global School Zirakpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan by making Rakhis to express their heart filled thanks and warmth to our Army Men on the borders who are protecting our nation day and night with an unconditional knot. They also made greetings with messages of well wishes.

Students of City Global School Zirakpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan in the school premises on Saturday.

Trends Change but the bonding of love will never fade to celebrate Raksha Bandhan

SUMIT MALHOTRA
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Chandigarh, August 05 2017

Raksha Bandhan, a festival of bonding between brother and sister is going to be celebrated coming Monday when every sister ties a knot on hand of brother to seek blessings and support throughout life. The beautiful knot which we call “Rakhi” is all selling in markets. The bright colours, beautiful designs and endless varieties giving more colourful look to the streets and corridors of markets in Tricity(Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali).

Trendy bangle shaped rakhis in sector 7 of Panchkula on Saturday. photo by SUMIT MALHOTRA

As every year a new trend adds to the designs and the makers put all efforts in it to make it more attractive than before. Leaving behind the trend of tie simple thread, people starts looking for creative designs such as bangle rakhi with hangings on it. Rakhis with having a traditional Punjabi touch is also in sale, as told by a shopkeeper in sector 7 of Panchkula. Sale of children Rakhis are also in great demand this year as these rakhis are having cartoon characters on it, said another shopkeeper.

A child looks at Rakhis in sector 7 of Panchkula on Saturday. photo by SUMIT MALHOTRA

With endless opinions and different tastes to select a Rakhi, we have found few people who have their own thinking of selecting this knot for their brothers. I always try to look for new designs and trendy Rakhi every year for my brother as this festival comes only once in year, as told by Sunaina, a buyer who was purchasing rakhi at a stall in Chandigarh. Rashmi, a buyer told that she always prefer buying simple threads as it is easy for her to deliver it to her brother living out of station.

A woman looks at Rakhis in sector 7 of Panchkula on Saturday. photo by SUMIT MALHOTRA

Moreover simple thread rakhis look nice rather than trendy ones which don’t stay longer, she added. Every year I wait for this festival to purchase rakhi for my brother with a wait to get a lovely gift in return, as told by Kriti with a laughing gesture with her friends in sector 19 of Chandigarh. Even if lifestyle, tastes and opinion changes rapidly with time, but such bonding of sharing love will never fade from society.

A woman looks at Rakhis in sector 7 of Panchkula on Saturday. photo by SUMIT MALHOTRA

Raksha Bandhan celebrated at New Angel Public School Zirakpur

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Zirakpur, August 05

With a view to inculcate values and customs of sharing and bonding of love, Raksha Bandhan was celebrated at New Angel Publioc School in Zirakpur on Saturday. During the celebrations, making of handmade rakhis was taught to the students. They prepared rakhis and greeting cards. Students were also told about the importance of festival to keep the custom alive and to inherit bonding of love and togetherness.

[caption id="attachment_670" align="aligncenter" width="1266"] Students during Raksha Bandhan celebrations at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur on Saturday.[/caption]

Meditation Workshop held at New Angel Public School

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Zirakpur, August 05 2017

To teach about relieving stress and enhance the body potential, a medication workshop was held at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur. During the workshop, various techniques of meditation were taught to the students which can help them to keep themselves more active throughout the day. Moreover these techniques of meditation make them physically, mentally and emotionally fit and healthy.

Students during Meditation workshop at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur on Saturday.

Inter School Hindustani Classical and Vocal Competition organized at Mount Carmel School Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, August 05 2017

An Inter School Hindustani Classical Vocal & Geet / Gazal Competition  ‘SWAR UDGAM’  was organized in the school premises of  Mount Carmel School in sector 47 of Chandigarh on Saturday. The Classical Vocal Competition was conducted for the students of classes VI to VIII and the Geet / Gazal Competition was conducted for the students of classes IX & X.  Students from 20 Schools of the Tricity(Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali) and adjoining areas participated in this competition.

The programme started with a Welcome Speech by  Juliana Marie Thomas, the Head Girl  of the School. Moving forward, the students of the participating schools presented their items for the competition. Yaman, Shudh Sarang, Bhopali, Bhairav & Madhuvanti  were some of the Ragas on which the participants sang. In the end the host School presented a song as a guest item. Mr. H. M. Singh, Mr. Vinod Pawar & Mr. Amit Gangani, renowned Music Directors, were the Judges for this Competition. Prizes to the winning Schools were given by Dr. Charles Samuel & Dr. Annie Charles Samuel, the Directors of the School.  They congratulated the students for showing interest in Classical music and the Teachers for supporting them especially in this age when many youngsters feel that Classical music is boring. Mementos were presented to the Judges by Mrs. Iona Valerie Brendish, the Principal of the School.

One of the participating team performs during Inter School Hindustani Classical and Vocal Competition held at Mount Carmel School in sector 47 of Chandigarh on Saturday.

The programme ended with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Jinsa Elizabeth George, a student of Class XI of the School, and then the National Anthem.

One of the participating team performs during Inter School Hindustani Classical and Vocal Competition held at Mount Carmel School in sector 47 of Chandigarh on Saturday.

In  Hindustani Classical Vocal, first prize was bagged by Baani of St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44, Chandigarh, whereas second prize was won by Divishi Jindal of Hallmark Public School, Sector 41, Chandigarh. The third prize was won by Shilpi Roy of Shishu Niketan School, Sector 43, Chandigarh and the consolation prize winner was Ashish Sahoo of Bhavan Vidhyala, Sector 27, Chandigarh.

In the GEET/GAZAL competition, Alisha Deen of Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Sector 26, Chandigarh won first prize whereas Jaskaran Singh of Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, Chandigarh won second and Dushyant Joshi of Saffron City School, Fatehgarh Sahab, Punjab won third prize. Consolation prize was grabbed by Harnoor Singh of Saupin’s School, Sector 32, Chandigarh.

Winners of Inter School Hindustani Classical and Vocal Competition held at Mount Carmel School in sector 47 of Chandigarh on Saturday.

Sewing Machines and Beauty kits distributed to beneficiaries by Surya Foundation

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Zirakpur, August 04 2017

Surya Foundation. NGO organized a valedictory function to give away the certificates and kits to the beneficiaries of vocational training courses in the trades of beauty culture, cutting and tailoring on Friday. Dr Ramneek Sharma, Director of the foundation informed that these courses were conducted and successfully completed in collaboration with SOSVA (north) at village Pabhat of Zirakpur.

Beneficiaries during the valedictory function.

The beneficiaries were given sewing machines and beauty Kits to start working from day one. Every course had 25 beneficiaries each.

AKSIPS celebrates Van Mahotasav with fervour and enthusiasm

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Chandigarh, August 04 2017

Sensitizing the students about the importance of trees, Van Mahotsav was celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm inside premises of at Ajit Karam Singh International Public School in sector 45 of Chandigarh on Friday.

Students plant saplings to celebrate Van Mahotsav at AKSIPS in Chandigarh on Friday.

Under the message “Go Green”, students of class 7^th and 8^th conducted the plantation drive by planting saplings in the school campus and took pledge to grow more and more tress to protect environment

Tree Plantation drive held at CCET

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Chandigarh, August 03 2017

A tree plantation drive was carried out at Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology in sector 26 of Chandigarh on Thursday. Under the guidance of Dr Manoj Sharma, the diploma wing conducted the drive to celebrate Van Mahotsav. Around 150 saplings were planted in the campus during the drive. In order to make campus greener, each student adopted one plant to take care of. College Principal Sanjana Arora along with HOD’s and faculty members was also participated in the drive actively. The Principal addresses the students regarding importance of trees in mitigating the curse of environmental pollution.

Monthly Activities held at City Global School Dhakauli

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Zirakpur, August 03 2017

With a view to impart knowledge of life of animals and their habitat, City Global School Zirakpur organized a field trip for the students to Chhatbir Zoological park. Students during the trip visited various cages of animals and grabbed the possible knowledge of life of different animals and birds. Not only this the teachers informed them about their eating habits and lifestyles.

Students of City Global School, Zirakpur during a filed trip to Chhatbir Zoological Park.

Besides the outdoor activity, an indoor Inter House Carrom Competition was also held in which students took part actively and learn techniques and team spirit.

Master Chef Contest held at Oakridge International School

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Mohali, August 02 2017

Students of Oakridge International School take part in Master Chef Contest held in the school premises in Mohali on Wednesday. The participant students of Grade 3 to 5 started with the shortlisting a range of countries and researching about their staple diet. They discussed the staple diet with students of other countries like Sri Lanka and Afghanistan via online video chat. The children also shared with the other schools the meals that they create using the staple diet and the nutritional value of their cuisine. The students then worked individually to re-create some recipes keeping in mind the staple diet and the nutrition of the complete recipe. The finale happened with the students presenting their dishes to the Thai Chef of The Lalit Chandigarh for Judgment. The students also explained the entire process of their making and cooking.

Students of Oakridge International School participating in Master Chef contest in the school premises in Mohali on Wednesday.


 Ramanjit Ghuman, Principal, had a great insight as to the learning take away of the children. She said that this allowed the children to develop research skills, self-management skills, presentation skills and above all they learnt to do this all on their own.  According to her, the aim of this program was not to create a dish, but to understand the soil types, the various crops and the regions around the world where the various crops grow.

Students of Oakridge International School participating in Master Chef contest in the school premises in Mohali on Wednesday.


Director of the School Abhishek Sharma informed that this activity also make students aware of healthy eating habits. Further, the activity also helped them to know about various cuisines around the world and how people pack health in their tiffin boxes around the world. It further honed their culinary skills and they learnt how to calculate nutritional value of their dish on their own. They also learnt the importance of cooking without littering.

Indo Global organized workshop on Paper Battery

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Mohali, August 02 2017

A paper battery workshop was organized at Indo global Group of Colleges in Mohali on Wednesday. Around 280 students of 3rd, 5th & 7th semester of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering & faculty members attended the workshop. Students were informed about the paper battery which is a flexible, ultra-thin energy storage and production device formed by combining carbon nanotubes with a conventional sheet of cellulose-based paper. A paper battery acts as both a high-energy battery and super capacitor, combining two components that are separate in traditional electronics. This combination allows the battery to provide both long-term, steady power production and bursts of energy. Non-toxic, flexible paper batteries have the potential to power the next generation of electronics, medical devices and hybrid vehicles, allowing for radical new designs and medical technologies.

Workshop on paper battery at Indo Global Group of colleges in Mohali on Wednesday.

Chairman Indo Global Sukhdev Singla informed that Paper batteries may be folded, cut or otherwise shaped for different applications without any loss of integrity or efficiency. Cutting one in half halves its energy production. Stacking them multiplies power output. Early prototypes of the device are able to produce 2.5 volts of electricity from a sample the size of a postage stamp. According to him it can be used in Medical Instruments, Automobile Sensors, aircraft Security Devices etc.

Students attending a workshop on paper battery at Indo Global Group of colleges in Mohali on Wednesday.

Manav Singla, CEO Indo Global informed that Paper Battery is favourable for applications where size and portability is the major necessity. Most modern electronic devices like digital watches, smart cards etc. facilitate the necessity of ultra-thin batteries which are nontoxic, flexible and long lasting.

Students attending a workshop on paper battery at Indo Global Group of colleges in Mohali on Wednesday.

“Rising Stars” held at Aksips-45

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Chandigarh, August 02 2017

With an aim to widen the vision, to inculcate spirit of healthy competition and to provide a platform to the budding orators, an inter branch “Rhyme and Rhythm Mass Poetry Recitation” competition was organized at AKSIPS 45 SMART SCHOOL in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Teams from all the branches of AKSIPS Group of Smart Schools participated enthusiastically. Distinguished scholars in the field of literature, Rahul Saini, a published author and corporate professional and Kamini Sharma, President and Chairperson “AWHO” were invited as the judges.

Students of AKSIPS group of smart schools participating in Rhyme and Rhythm competition on Wednesday.

All the teams showcased innovative and entrancing Rhymes with unique themes and messages. Rhythm and Melody, Pronunciation, Actions and Expressions, Props, Voice modulation, over all Presentation, Composition and Choice of rhyme were the basis on which the poems were judged.

Students of AKSIPS group of smart schools participating in Rhyme and Rhythm competition on Wednesday.

AKSIPS 45 won first prize, AKSIPS 65,AKSIPS 125 and AKSIPS 41 secured 2nd, 3rd and consolation prizes respectively. Executive Director AKSIPS Group of Smart Schools, Jasdeep Kalra appreciated all the branches and congratulated the winners. He encouraged all the heads to create more such opportunities.

Students of AKSIPS group of smart schools participating in Rhyme and Rhythm competition on Wednesday.

Students of NAPS bagged position in ICSE Inter School Yoga Competition

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Zirakpur, August 1 2017

Bringing laurels to the school, students of New Angel Public School in Zirakpur bagged second position in the ICSE Inter School Yoga competition. The students who won in the competition are Lakshmi, Eknoor, Harleen and Prachi.

Students of New Angel Public School who won second prize in ICSE Inter School Yoga Competition, in Zirakpur.

School Principal Sharanjit Kaur while congratulating the students for their success and achievement said that we always strive to motivate our students to perform well whether it is studies or sports. Both are equally important for the physical. mental and intellectual development of the students, she added.