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 CAPTION: CLS Chairperson Dr. Sumita Misra, (centre) with other members of CLS on rhe launch of poster and campaign inxlusinf author Sonika Sethi, Anshuman Arora, Maleeka Bhasin and Simran Kaur 

Startup Funding Demystified at CANNABLE 4.0

 Tricity Women Entrepreneurs shine at CANNABLE 4.0

Mohali, 26 November 2022:  Chandigarh Angels Network organized its flagship annual event, CANNABLE 4.0 to help entrepreneurs learn from the serial entrepreneurs and pitch their ideas with the angel investors.

The event saw over 300 startups from tricity and even from various parts of the country who shared their ideas and some of the local entrepreneurs, shortlisted by CAN, got the opportunity to pitch their startup ideas before the investors, as well interact with them in a mentoring session.

In a session for the women entrepreneurs orqanised by the Punjab State Council of Science and Technology, some innovative business ideas were presented before a panel of experts and investors. 

Though the the prospective angel investors would communicate with startups after sometime but the Punjab State Council of Science and Technology adjudged the best business pitches with Dr. Gowri Jayamurugan  was declared the winner with a cash prize of Rs.25,000 while runners up were Saina, a student entrepreneur working on artificial intelligence, Anubhi, founder of Terafac working on industrial automation and Munna Bhattacharya working in the health and wellness sphere.

In his keynote address, Prashant Pitti, co-founder of the celebrated startup EaseMyTrip advised the budding entrepreneurs that good ideas can grow even without funding, just as his enterprise EaseMyTrip was bootstrapped to a valuation of $1 Billion.

A number of serial entrepreneurs and angel investors presented insight into the funding process and addressed the fundamental concern of startups and the theme of CANNABLE4.0, ‘Demystifying Startup Funding”.   

Some of the entrepreneurs included Tej Kapoor, Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures  Bharat Sethi, founder of Rage Coffee, Arush Chopra, Co-founder and CEO of Just Herbs, Vijay Singh Rathore of Soonicorn Ventures, Kunal Nandwani, angel investor and Co-founder of uTrade Solutions, investor Bobby Garg, Founder of Passion Gaming, Saurabh Munjal, Co-founder of Lahori Zeera and Atul Mehta, Senior VP of Sales at Razorpay, amongst many other reputed names.

Ajay Tewari, Director and Chairman of CAN said that there are over 65 angel investors in CAN WHO HAVE made key investments of over Rs.16 crores in  37 startups.

Alok Ramsisaria, Director of CAN said that the community of angel investors shall continue to have more initiatives to strengthen the startup ecosystem in the region and help startups grow and survive. Nitika Khurana, Head of Operations at CAN said events like CANNABLE is meant to bridge the gap between successful and experienced founders and the emerging startups to handhold and mentor them through their entreprenrial journey. 

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Dr Sumita Misra Book is Best Seller / Eng Hindi

Press Release 

Dr Sumita Misra's new poetry book is the best seller

Delhi 6^th November 

Dr. Sumita Misra's latest collection of Hindi poetry, 'Lamhon ki Shabnam' is is among the top 5 poetry books amongst bestsellers in the poetry genre on Amazon.

The poetry book has evoked a tremendous response from readers globally, is  trending at number one in Hot New Releases, and is among the top 5 poetry books in bestsellers, disclosed Affan Yesvi, Director of Rhyvers Press, the publishers.

Dr Sumita Misra, who holds the office of additional chief secretary in Haryana, has several books of English and Hindi poetry to her credit, and also is the founder and chairperson of Chandigarh Literary Society.

Affan Yesvi, Director Rhyvers Press while congratulating Dr. Misra said, that Dr. Sumita Misra's poetry has evoked tremendous interest amongst the readers globally and in a span of less than a week of its release it has received exceptional response.

I'm truly indebted to my readers and the large followers on social media for their affection and response, said Dr Sumita Misra.  'Lamhon ki Shabnam' is very close to my heart and I am overwhelmed that readers could connect with my poetry, she added.

Lamhon ki Shabnam is a sensitive portrayal of love, relationships, life and is suggestive of the complex human psyche. A total of 75 poems of varied lengths and on myriad themes, Misra's poetry is representative of a modern-day society caught in the dilemma of despair and hope.

Sumita Misra is one of the prominent poets of contemporary India. Dr. Misra is a senior IAS officer of the Haryana cadre. Born and brought up in Lucknow, Dr. Misra is a Lakhnawi at heart. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics. Dr. Misra has handled prestigious portfolios both with the Centre and State Governments. Currently, she holds the office of Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana. Dr. Misra nurtures a keen interest in the propagation of literature and culture. A number of literary and cultural events have been organized under her patronage.

 

 

देश की सुप्रसिद्ध कवयित्री डॉ. सुमिता मिश्रा की पाँचवी पुस्तक 'लम्हों की शबनम' पाठकों को समर्पित। डॉ. मिश्रा अपनी कविताओं के ज़रिये सामाजिक मुद्दों से लेकर महिलाओं से जुड़े मुद्दों पर खुलकर अपनी राय रखती हैं।

 'लम्हों की शबनम' भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा की वरिष्ठ अधिकारी और वर्तमान में हरियाणा सरकार में अतिरिक्त मुख्य सचिव सुमिता मिश्रा की कविताओं का संग्रह है।

पुस्तक 'लम्हों की शबनम' डॉ. मिश्रा की व्यक्तिगत संवेदनाओं का दस्तावेज है। काम के दौरान लगातार व्यस्तताओं के बीच के अनुभवों को शब्दों में बांधने का काम कवयित्री मिश्रा ने किया है।

 अपनी इस पुस्तक के बारे में हमसे बात करते हुए  उन्होंने कहा कि 'कुछ भी अचानक कहाँ होता है! यह रचनात्मक उद्वेलन लगातार मेरे भीतर चलता रहा है, उसी से उपजी हैं ये रचनाएँ। 'लम्हों की शबनम' मेरे अहसास को बटोरे हुए है। आप सबको समर्पित है। लम्हों को महसूस कीजिए और हम तक उसकी आहट ज़रूर पहुँचाइए'।

 डॉ. मिश्रा की अब तक पाँच पुस्तकें प्रकाशित हो चुकी हैं। प्रखर प्रशासनिक अधिकारी के अलावा साहित्य जगत में अपनी अद्वितीय पहचान बनाने वाली डॉ. सुमिता मिश्रा की पढ़ाई अर्थशास्त्र को लेकर हुई है। यह आश्चर्य की बात है कि एक अर्थशास्त्री मन कवि हृदय में परिवर्तित हो गया।

 सेवा और साहित्य का यही संगम डॉ. सुमिता को विशिष्ट बनाती है। 'लम्हों की शबनम' इसलिए पढ़ा जाना चाहिए कि देश सेवा में तल्लीन अधिकारी के क्षणिक अवकाश में उपजी भावनाओं को समझा और जाना जाए, उनकी मानसिक उठापटक को समझा जाए, उनकी व्यस्तताओं के बीच उठे सवालों से रूबरू हुआ जाए। पुस्तक अब ऑनलाइन उपलब्ध है। इसे पब्लिश राइवर्स प्रेस ने किया है॥

Caption: Dr Sumita Misra, IAS

United Sikhs reach out to Hurricane affected families in Florida

Teams of volunteers from United Sikhs have already moved in to take charge of the badly impacted lives of the people in Florida with relief.

Hurrican Ian has left a trail of unprecedented horror and grief through Fort Myers, leaving families shattered.

People rushed with tears in their eyes and hugging the United Sikhs volunteers who brought in hope for them in the form of blankets, food, drinking waters, and other essential supplies.

UN-affiliated United Sikhs' which had been juggling with meeting the needs of the refugees in Ukraine, flood-impacted lives of millions in Pakistan and now the Florida tragedy, is looking for relief and monetary support for the victims.

Gurvinder Singh, Director for Humanitarian Aid, appealed to the world community to help Florida to stand behind these people in distress and help them rebuild their lives by contributing generously to the fund created for the purpose, https://donate-usa.keela.co/hurricane-ian-relief-florida.

#UNITEDSIKHS #humanitarianaid #RecognizeTheHumanRaceAsOne #Sewa #Humanity #floodrelief #HurricaneIan #Florida #SouthCarolina #Hurricane #fortMyers #HurricaneIanRelief #Helpingcommunities

 

About United Sikhs:

UNITED SIKHS is an international humanitarian service organisation, affiliated to UN, engaged in relief and rehabilitation in the times of disaster, combating poverty and hunger, empowering the disadvantaged through literacy, and providing legal aide to the miniority communities around the world.  Founded in 1999 in New York, where it is headquartered, United Sikhs has chapters in North America, Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe.

Company Culture & Employee Retention

Chandigarh Management Association lead by President Gursimran S Oberoi, through their Better Management Series of Web talks, had the Happiness Guru PK Khurana deliver a very engaging session earlier today.
A seasoned columnist, author, and multi-faceted entrepreneur Khurana delivered a talk on Company Culture & Employee Retention, to an audience of over 50 including CMA Members, AIMA members, academicians and entrepreneurs.
Hiring and retaining talented employees has always been a challenge for employers said Khurana as he explained the difference between good company culture and the best company culture.
He also touched upon leveraging the Checklist Regime, the technological advancements, the usage and their limitations while emphasizing upon the importance of the human element.
Abhishek Gupta, the General Secretary of Chandigarh Management Association summarised the talk and also welcomed people to reach out to Sh.PK Khurana through CMA to get a dose of happiness from him.

How do you salute the jawans for their dedication and service to the nation?

Rotarians to celebrate Diwali with jawans on border this season again.

 

How do you recognize and remember the services of the jawans guarding our borders in the most inhospitable conditions?  Especially when most of them are not able to join their families back home.

 

Rotarians had been celebrating Diwali every year by sending tons of sweets for distribution on the front posts facing sweltering heat in the deserts or quietly staying alert in the below-zero temperature in their bunkers, miles away from their homes.

 

"This is only a small gesture to say that "Aap Hain to hum hain" (our existence is because of you), remarks Usha Saboo wife of former world president of Rotary International who conceived the project seven years back.

 

The Rotarian couple had been reaching out to the community and the Rotarians to participate in this humanitarian initiative to send their humble remembrance to the jawans posted at the front.

 

"Many may receive just one pinni but it is the thought behind it that matters," said Rotary District Governor V.P. Kalta who is receiving tremendous support from the Rotarians committing 10 to 100 boxes of sweets to be sent out.

 

Former world President of Rotary International Rajendra K Saboo expressed thanks to all the donors who participate in this project, and last year 6 tons of sweets were sent to forward posts with active support of the local Army units and the Chandigarh base of Indian Air Force who airlift the consignments.

 

Each one kg box of pure desi ghee sweets costs Rs.500 only at a special subsidized rate, which is packed and dispatched every year, said Rotary's past district governor and project coordinator Madhukar Malhotra.

 

The contribution can be sent through bank transfer to "Chandigarh Rotary Club Service Trust"  through

Union Bank of India, Sector 8C, Chandigarh Branch, Acc No: 520101220392631 and IFSC Code: UBIN0903191.  

 

All contribution are exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, said Rotary Club Chandigarh President Vinod Kapoor. 

Chandigarh Gladiators ready to Tee-Off for Chandigarh Golf League on 21st September

Chandigarh Gladiators team of golfers celebrated the evening at Virgin Courtyard here today as precursor to the beginning of a mega golfing event in the city, Chandigarh Golf League.

Chandigarh Gladiators promoted by local industrialist and philanthropist Karan Gilhotra with Karamvir Dewan and Capt Mohanbir Singh said that 18 members team including 16 members from Chandigarh and two from outstation including two celebrity players like Murli Kartik and Suresh Raina are getting ready to compete in a league-cum-knockout format in which 20 teams from across the country with 360 players are participating.

Our aim is to win the tournament and Gladiator's motto is 'Fight to Win' said Karan Gilhotra.

Captain of the Chandigarh Gladiators Rahul Sahgal said that the team is super-excited and there is a prize money of Rs.20 lakh to win in this league.

Chandigarh Gladiators team includes international cricket playersMurli Kartik;  & Suresh Raina, seasoned golfers Colonel Manbir Hundal (Retd), business man Anil Gakhar, cricketer and now a cricket coach Sangram, aka Tiger; lawyer Ashray Gakhar, ex-PWC executive Karamvir Dewan member of the Toastmasters Club (PwC India Chapter). Senior police officer Ms Gurpreet Deo; Col Narjit Singh (retd); motorcycle rallyist and avid sportsperson Manu Virmani; entrepreneur Suneet Sehgal; a passionate golfer, Nippy; Brig Jasdeep S Chattha (retd); medical professional Dr. Vinninder Sachdev.