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#TCB: Strings n Woods LIVE- Soulful Sunday at Satva

You are with your friends. They ask you to accompany them to Satva for a nice evening. But you are a teetotaler. And you think what is the point?

But then the mind games begin. You are told there is a live band performing. So how do you say no?

This is my story from last Sunday night.

Band ‘Strings N Woods’ performed at Satva

Satva is perhaps one of the oldest night places to hang out in Sector-26, Chandigarh. On Sundays, a local band called Strings N Woods performs. Founded in February 2015, the band performs fairly regularly at various places in Chandigarh and around.

And what can I say? They do complete justice. The band performs a plethora of genres. From Hindi rock to Bollywood to Sufi. You name it and Strings N Woods has got it.

What is most enjoyable is how they link various songs together. Sample this- “Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si…..ye bhi koi baat hai.”

Their vocalist then says that “baat ye hai ki…” Änd they begin with “baat jo thi ankahi si”

Strings N Woods

It is amazing how they blend their music so well together. From telling a love story that ends in heartbreak by way of Bollywood tracks…the band offers so much to their listeners.

By the end of the evening, you notice that all the band members have untied their hair. Why??? Headbanging, of course! By this time, the crowd is on their feet. Dancing, laughing, enjoying…and you realize you can have so much fun in one evening even while being sober!

Check out the link to their Facebook Page below:

https://www.facebook.com/stringsnwoodsofficial/

Photo Credits: Facebook
#TCBinsider: Amazing things to know about Sector 32 Chandigarh

Sector 32 Chandigarh is famed for its education and market. People love being at Sector 32 with their loved ones. Here is some information regarding Sector 32 Chandigarh:

EDUCATION

Sector 32 Chandigarh has numerous education imparting schools and colleges. The sector also has various government as well as private educational institutes for public. Some of the prestigious institutions are as follows:

COLLEGES

GGDSD College

GGDSD-college

The College is mainly referred as SD College. This college is distinguished for its academics, cultural activities, sports and various other fields.

GMCH 32

GMCH-32

Government Medical College and Hospital is a teaching hospital where every year several medical professionals are generated for serving the public.

REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH

Regional Institute Of English

Regional Institute of English has a reputation in Teacher Training and High-Quality Material Production for English Language Teaching.

SCHOOLS

GMSSS 32

GMSSS-32

Government Model Senior Secondary School 32 is a well known institute for students of Nursery upto Secondary Education. The school is affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education.

Web link: http://gmsss32chd.com/

PML SD SCHOOL

PML SD School-32

Pandit Mohan Lal Sanatan Dharam School is a premier educational institute. It imparts holistic education aiming at the growth of every individual.

Web link: http://pmlsdpublicschool32.ac.in/

ST. ANNE’S CONVENT SCHOOL

St. Anne’s

St. Anne’s Convent School is an English medium, co-educational senior secondary school, affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is a Christian minority Institution.

Web link: http://sacschd.in/Default.aspx

MARKET

Sector 32 Chandigarh has a resplendent market attracting the people through various food junctions.

FOOD JUNCTIONS

FLAMES

Flames Restaurant

Flames is a decent restaurant in Sector 32 Chandigarh serving various cuisines Indian, Chinese and Tandoori.

Web link: https://www.zomato.com/chandigarh/flames-sector-32

BURGER POINT

Burger Hub

Burger point has changed its name to Burger Hub. Burger Hub is a food chain which is famed for its Burgers and wraps.

Web link: http://burgerpoint.co/

DHABA’S

Sector 32 Chandigarh has many Dhaba’s famous for Indian food like Golconda, Bholey Da Dhaba, Nukkar, Dil Desi.

STREET FOOD

There are many vendors in sector 32 with good food stuff making people crave of them like golgappas (near the taxi stand), momos and spring rolls (near kamal and kamal store), bhelpuri wala (near sparks beauty saloon).

JUICE BARS

Sector 32 Chandigarh has 2 juice bars providing juices according to seasonal fruits and sumptuous shakes. The juice bar is adjacent to Burger point people relish juices and shakes with burgers.

MEDICAL FACILITY

Sector 32 Chandigarh has one major hospital with the patient influx.

GMCH 32

Government Medical College and Hospital is 24 hours open for the public to serve the people suffering from illness.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT CENTRE

Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchkarma Centre is known for treatment of infertility, asthma, constipation, Rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, legs pain, obesity, piles, cervical spondylitis and sexual problems.

Web link: http://www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com/

GENERAL INFORMATION

PIN code: 160032

Ward Number & Area Councillor: Ward No. 21 (Area Councillor – Smt. Heera Negi)

GMCH Contact Number: 0172 266 3301

Electricity & Water Supply board: 01722707771

Police station- Sector 31
# Top immigration consultants in Chandigarh

Wanting to move to some other part of the world for permanently settling there. You surely must be looking for the best immigration consultants. Here is a list of few them based in Chandigarh.

Top immigration consultants

Blue Sapphire Consultants

Location: SCO-58-59, Ground Floor Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 9115090909, 9517520990, 9517620990.

Countries: Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, USA.

Official Website: http://www.bluesapphireconsultants.com/

WWICS Immigration Group

Location: SCO 2415-16, Sector 22-C, Near Hotel Aroma, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 0172-4243131.

Countries: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, New Zealand and Caribbean Islands.

Oceanic Consultants

Location: SCO 124-125, Sector 9-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 0172-4689000

Countries: USA, Canada, New Zealand, UK and Australia.

Official Website: http://www.oceanicconsultants.com/

Canam Group

Location: SCO 83-84, Sector 17-D, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 0172-5051600.

Toll Free Number: 1800-200-5499.

Student Visa: USA, Canada, UK, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, Dubai, Switzerland and Korea.

Official Website: http://www.canamgroup.com/

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Academic & Professional Studies Abroad (APSA)

Location: SCO 26-27, Level 3, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: +91-7341150012, +91-7341150013, +91-9999375572, +91-9899199979.

Countries: US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany and Ireland

Official Website: http://www.apsa.in/

Sunrise Immigration Consultants

Location: SCO 74-75, Level 1 & 2, Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 0172-4261111.

Immigration (Skilled Migration): Canada, Australia

Business / Investment Migration: Canada, USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand & UK.

Student Visa: Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland & Singapore.

Official Website: http://sunriselegalservices.com

Edwise Consultants, Chandigarh

Location: SCO 59-60, 2nd Floor, Sector-9-D, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh

Contact Number: 0172-5002722

Countries: UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Dubai, France, Switzerland and Mauritius.

Official Website: http://www.edwiseinternational.com

Charms Education & Immigration

Location: SCO 226-227, Level 3, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.

Contact: 0172-4244444

Countries: Canada, Australia, UK, USA and New Zealand.

Official Website: http://www.charms.co.in/

CanAsia Immigration

Location: S.C.O. 425-26-27-28, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh.

Contact Number: 0172-4321111.

Immigration PR Visa: Canada, Australia, New Zealand and UK.

Student Visa: Canada, UK, New Zealand and UK.

Official Website: http://www.canasiaimmigration.com/

The Chopras

Location: SCO 117-118-119, Above Canara Bank, Sector 17C, Chandigarh

Contact Number: 0172-5076493.

Countries: Australia, China, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, UAE, UK, Switzerland and USA.

Official Website: http://www.thechopras.com/

These are Top immigration consultants. Choose wisely and fly high with proper guidance provided by these consultants.

#FLY HIGH…………….
#TCB: Bradlaugh Hall- Buried before being brought to life

Bradlaugh Hall- an iconic building idea came into being before the city of Chandigarh itself. The land allotted for the idea in Sector-15, 50 years ago, is now up in the air.

It was the year 1967, the UT estate officer issued the letter of allotment to the Bradlaugh Hall Trust. The Trust has its office at the Mathura Road in New Delhi.

Bradlaugh Hall

However, it seems that the project was jinxed from the start. The UT Administration gave generous extensions to the project. Many Chief Ministers and Governors came and went. Most of them associated themselves with the project. But it never seemed to see the light of the day.

Further, this two acre site was given to the trust at a “concessional price”. The land costing 12,000 per acre was allotted at 6,000 an acre. One of the allotment conditions asked for the construction to start within 3 months and be finished within a year. Alas, that never happened.

The Trust never began construction. So the authorities could only ignore it till one point. Then resumption notices followed but on account of political influence with the Congress, the Trust regained the land.

In the early 1990s, the trustees finally sought permission to start construction. They said the delay was because of killing of Jagat Narain’s son and trust secretary Ramesh Chander by terrorists. Jagat Narain was the Trust’s Secretary and a Congress party leader.

Since then to now, the project get kept getting extensions but nothing ever materialised.

HISTORY OF BRADLAUGH HALL

The Bradlaugh Hall in Sector-15 was supposed to be built on the lines of the same Hall in Lahore. Built on the Rattigan Road Lahore, the Bradlaugh Hall used to host political leaders of undivided Punjab. It was a hallmark of the anti-colonial freedom movement. However, the building is reportedly crumbling now.

The Hall also hosted political sessions, receptions to visiting leaders, and literary sittings or mushairas. It was constructed in memory of Charles Bradlaugh, a British MP. He was a supporter of the Indian freedom movement.

The UT Administration is now contemplating ideas as to what should be set up here.
10 Crazy Stuff Chandigarh Boys Do And You Can Relate Yourself To It

Chandigarh is famous for its beauty with the name city beautiful. The city has many men and women coming from neighboring states, both of them are irked with each others some of the habits. But boys will be boys, be it Chandigarh or Delhi so lets have a look into their elevated lives. These some of the annoying habits that Chandigarh boys have!!

MACHO MAN but no brains

Chandigarh boys are really smart enough that they make their girlfriends touch up again. They may be having looks of an actor but when they speak their cool lingo is revealed and would wish to run away from them. They speak illogical things

GEHRI SHERI DE SHAUKEEN

Roaming around with their friends like dogs as if they are being paid for it. To prove their manhood they will drive their SUV’s with YO YO MUSIC at peak volume.

If a girl crosses them they start to race because their ego is hurt.

BULLET TA RAKHEYA PATAKE PAUN NU

Chandigarh boys love their BULLET more than anything else. They rove over the streets purposely making sounds with their bike disturbing everybody.

BC OBSESSION

Proudly abusing as it is a status symbol for them. Abusing is like nothing as happened their every sentence ends with BC MC.

When their friend does something wrong.

When on road honking.

JATT DI GARARI MITRON

Definitely Not This Garari

After getting drunk they want to drive that is a way of flaunting their MACHO LOOK.

Even if a girl crosses them, they want to race and show it to the girl that they can drive better.

LADAYIAN

Unnecessarily fighting with the cops or anybody “TU JANTA NI MERA BAAP KAUN HAI”

KARLE JUGAAD KARLE

To get an even in an impossible situation they have a solution for everything . That is why they are called JUGAADU PEOPLE.

CHICKEN LOVERS

Wherever they go they’ll only order butter chicken. Chicken is the love of there life. If a person doesn’t eat chicken in their group they are going to isolate that person.

Besides having all these irritating habits Chandigarh boys are good at heart, funny, generous and fun to be with them.

Photo Credits: Google
#TCB: Lohri Festival is here to bring happiness in your life!

Lohri is a popular Punjabi festival, celebrated by people of Punjab. People believe that the festival accolades the passing of long nights. It is celebrated on the shortest day of the year. The day after Lohri is celebrated as Maghi Sangrand from when the days get longer.

Bonfire

Bonfire is a prominent feature of this festival. People toss sesame seeds, jaggery, popcorns on bonfire and chant prayers wandering around the bonfire. People sit around bonfire till the bonfire dies out, delighting themselves with festive gajak and revri.

Date

It is generally celebrated on 13th January of every year as per Gregorian Calendar. Punjabi farmers consider Lohri as the new financial year. New agriculture begins on this day which is eminent for every farmer of Punjab.

Food

Some traditional foods are revri, gajak, groundnuts, and jaggery. People also like having Sarson da saag with Makki ki roti and til rice.

Collecting Lohri items

In Punjab, young teenage boys and girls in groups go door to door 10-15 days before Lohri collecting food items and wood logs for Lohri bonfire. The girls and boys showcase their talent by dancing, singing and various other acts asking for Lohri in return.

Kite Flying

Kite Flying is a major ceremony among boys in various parts of Punjab. People get to rooftops and fly colorful kites. Kite Flying is very popular in Ludhiana on this festival during the day.

Lohri Songs

People sing various songs on this occasion to enhance the ceremony by singing this auspicious song:

Sunder mundriye ho!
Tera kaun vicharaa ho!
Dullah Bhatti walla ho!

Celebrations

Apart from Punjab, it is also celebrated in other northern regions of the country like Chandigarh, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and much more.

People enjoy the festival and this is a harbinger for shorter nights and happiness. The festival unites people as they sit around a bonfire in a society singing songs and having food like gajak, groundnuts.

# HAPPY LOHRI#bonfire#gajak#music!!
#News: City hosts ‘Cashless Dangal’ in Digi Dhan Mela

Taking a leaf out of Aamir Khan’s latest blockbuster Dangal, the city hosted one of its own. However, it came with a twist- the Dangal was a ”cashless” Dangal at Digi Dhan Mela.

Digi Dhan Mela at Chandigarh:

Digi Dhan Mela

After the recent move of demonetization by the Narendra Modi government, digital transactions are being promoted. The Digi Dhan Mela was organized by the UT administration. The event was held to tell citizens how to use methods of payment other than cash. It also aimed to open bank accounts of citizens.

Nearly 10,000 bank accounts were opened at Digi Dhan Mela. Almost 70 banks participated in the Mela. The banks issued around 4,400 debit cards. Residents of various colonies, workers and students were present at the event. These participants were brought here by their area councilors and many NGOs. Digi shalas were set up to educate people regarding cashless transactions. New bank accounts were opened. People who did not have the required documents were issued tokens. These tokens can by used by the citizens to open their bank accounts.

Digi Dhan Mela at Chandigarh

There was also a live band performance at the event.

However, the main attraction of the event was the ”cashless dangal”. The wrestling event took place in the evening at the Football stadium in Sector-17. The cash prize of the event- Rs 1 Lakh- was electronically deposited in the winner’s bank account. Wrestler Hitesh from Delhi won the ‘Digital Kesari’ title with an award of Rs 1 lakh.

Ayushman at Digi Dhan Mela

The event was also attended by Olympic-medal winner wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana. They both encouraged the wrestlers and appreciated the concept.

Photo Credits: The Tribune
#TCB: Top dishes to try at PU’s Student Centre!

Whether you study here, are an alma mater or have no connection to it whatsoever, you must agree that PU is life. Panjab University or PU as it is fondly called is the pride of Chandigarh. And what makes this place even special is the Student Centre.

Though nobody really calls it ‘Student Centre’. Stu-C, it is. And while you are at Panjab University, do as the Panjabis do. The Stu-C is the “adda” of University youngsters. It is to PU what Central Perk is to Friends. And while you are here, there are some delicacies you should definitely try.

DISHES TO TRY AT STUDENT CENTRE:

1. Rajma Chawal

Rajma Rice at Student Centre

Panjabis love it. Non-panjabis love it. So what is not to like about it? The rajma chawal here reminds you of home and swindles memories of childhood. If you are here, you should definitely give it a try. What’s more is that you get loads of varieties to your ‘chawal’. Jeera rice, fried rice- you name it. And if you are not a fan of rajma chawal (which is unfathomable!), you can always try paneer rice or kadhi rice. Like I said, there is something for everyone.

2. Cheese naan

Cheese Naan

THIS is my personal favorite. Piping hot naans filled with cheese topped with melting butter. The mere thought of it is bound to get your mouth buds salivating. Served with gravies to die for, the cheese naan here is a complete meal in itself. If there is heaven on earth, it is here, my dear friend- the cheese naan at Stu-C.

3. Chinese platter

Chinese Platter

Not a big fan of Indian food? Fret not! We have got you covered! The Chinese platter at Stu-C is at your service. It consists of crispy spring rolls, steamed momos, fried rice, chow mien, kimchi salad, gravy…The platter is a mini Chinatown on a plate! How can anyone say no to it?

4. Oreo Shake

Oreo Shake

It would be a SIN to come to Stu-C and not drink this amazing shake. The Oreo Shake is a chocolaty shake topped with Oreo crumbs. Chocolate and Oreos is a match made in Heaven and NOBODY says no to it. If you don’t mind the extra calories, you can also add a scoop of ice cream to it! Then there is also a brownie shake…Decisions. Decisions.

5. Brownie with ice cream

Brownie with ice cream

If you think the brownie at your favorite haunt is the best, wait till you try it at Stu-C! The sight of melting vanilla ice cream on a steaming hot chocolate brownie…This is so satisfying. And wait till you take your first mouthful, the way it melts in your mouth leaves you asking for more. If this doesn’t make you happy, nothing ever will!

So what are you waiting for? Your evening plans are now sort!
#TCBNews: Subway in Chandigarh- not a distant dream!

If all goes well, the city of Chandigarh is set to receive its first Subway! According to media reports, the UT administration is planning this highly anticipated project. The subway in Chandigarh will connect Rose Garden in Sector-16 and the Sector-17 plaza.

subway in Chandigarh

The tender documentation is complete for the subway in Chandigarh, according to the administration officials. Hence, the tenders will be floated by January 12. The project is being seen as an initiative under the Smart City project. The Smart City mission has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The city was not able to enter this list in the first round.

Connectivity:

The officials say that the revitalisation of Sector-17 is a priority for Chandigarh’s Smart City tag. With the easy connect between the two places, the footfall will increase.

“When Rose Garden would be connected to Sector 17, at least 80 percent people who come to see the garden would definitely want to see the Plaza as well. To ensure that they don’t need to walk much, e-rickshaws would be introduced,” says a senior official.

For Sector-17, that does not see much visitors now, this will prove to be a new lifeline.

Connectivity from sector-16 to sector 17

The engineering wing of the administration has also floated tenders for Subway in Chandigarh to develop the area near the Football stadium. Officials say a viewers’ gallery will come up near the stadium. Food courts, walking tracks, a cultural center are also in the pipeline. The cost for the project is currently estimated at Rs. 12 crores. Six bids have already been received for the same.

The surface parking lots would also be converted into green spaces. This is one of the main aims of the Smart City mission.

The UT Administration has already got a communication from the Ministry of Finance. The city will get Rs 100 crore for the smart city work in 2017-18.
#TCB – 8 Annoying Things Chandigarh Girls Always Do

Chandigarh Girls have a diversity. Some are pretty looking but they all have some or the other annoying habit which irritates others. These are some of the annoying things that girls do that you may come across.

FAKING ACCENT

Even if she is rustic but still rolls her tongue over to take out that exotic accent though she is speaking to autowalas or chaiwalas.

POSSESSIVE

Chandigarh girls are really possessive. They do not want their boyfriends to even talk to any other girl. They start thinking about their marriage and kids despite being a kid herself now.

KHUD KE PASS ACTIVA BANDA BMW WALA

Chandigarh Girls get impressed by long lavish cars. They do not want anything else just drove around in the car, eat and shop from guy’s money. Many of the girls are money minded, they are only after money. KUDI KEHNI BABY PEHLA JAGUAR LELO FER JINA MARZI PYAR LELO!!

FAKE BRAND CRAZE

She wants to look like a superhit heroine. But buying fake brand clothes from SHASTRI MARKET Sector 22 and flaunting away her fake brands AADIDAS instead of ADIDAS, PMUA instead of PUMA

AWW Wala expression

Making that Aww expression for every situation.

Be it a cute puppy.

Boyfriend caring for her girlfriend.

Watching an emotional film

There Aww expression is never ending. It continues for long.

DIETING – The Zero Size Figure

Ever girl wants a zero size figure but none acts on it. They’ll have all sorts of junk like channa bhatura, pizza loaded with cheese in order to just show off that they are on dieting they’ll have a diet coke.

HIGH HEELS TE NACHE

No matter what happens they’ll walk to party with the heel, even if they don’t know how to walk in them. Later they all are dropping down and saying my feet are paining. They fall in the public making a fool out of themselves.

GIRLS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT

Girls never want to lose in an argument. They will never shut, explaining even short things taking that argument to another level. Never let their boyfriends speak so that is why its said GIRLS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT.