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Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement to bring an old passion back to life. For most mothers, life revolves around their families. Their days are spent taking care of everyone, fulfilling responsibilities and making sure their loved ones are happy. Somewhere along the way, their own interests, hobbies and dreams often take a backseat. This is a story about one such mother, and a daughter who wanted to see her smile a little more. Meet Minakshi Goyal, the creative hands behind Yarn Muse by Meenu , a crochet venture that began with a simple idea in June 2026. Nearly 30 years ago, before marriage and family responsibilities took over, Meenu loved crocheting. It was something she genuinely enjoyed, but like many hobbies, it slowly became a forgotten part of her life. Years later, her daughter Komal noticed that her mother was spending much of her free time playing mobile games and occasionally feeling stressed. Wanting her to find something more meaningful and enjoyable to...

  SBI Organises Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0 More Than 150 Pensioners Participate in Awareness Seminar; Digital Life Certificates Updated Chandigarh : State Bank of India organised an awareness seminar under the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0, being conducted from 1st November to 30th November 2026, with a special focus on promoting Face Authentication Technology among pensioners. The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 150 pensioners from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. During the programme, pensioners were educated about the benefits and procedure of generating Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) through Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology. Digital Life Certificates of participating pensioners were also successfully updated with the assistance of bank officials. The initiative aims to make the annual Life Certificate submission process simple, convenient and accessible, particularly for senior citizens and pens...

  रोशनी 13.0 के जरिए रोटरैक्ट क्लब चंडीगढ़ हिमालयन ने फैलाया खुशियों और एकता का संदेश सेक्टर-17 प्लाजा में ट्राई-सिटी बिग रंगोली, सांस्कृतिक प्रस्तुतियों और रंगारंग कार्यक्रमों के साथ मनाया दीपावली उत्सव पर्यावरण संरक्षण, सामाजिक समावेशिता और पारंपरिक कला को बढ़ावा देने की अनूठी पहल चण्डीगढ़ : दीपावली केवल दीप जलाने का त्योहार नहीं, बल्कि दूसरों के जीवन में खुशियों की रोशनी फैलाने और आपसी प्रेम व भाईचारे को मजबूत करने का अवसर भी है। इसी संदेश को सार्थक करते हुए रोटरैक्ट क्लब चंडीगढ़ हिमालयन ने अपने प्रमुख दीपावली उत्सव एवं सामुदायिक पहल ‘रोशनी 13.0’ का आयोजन सेक्टर-17 स्थित प्लाजा में किया। ‘हर दीप में एक कहानी’ थीम पर आधारित इस आयोजन में पर्यावरण संरक्षण, सामाजिक समावेशिता और सामुदायिक सहभागिता का सुंदर संदेश दिया गया। युवा नेतृत्व वाले इस गैर-लाभकारी संगठन की ओर से आयोजित इस पहल का उद्देश्य ऐसे लोगों तक भी दीपावली की खुशियां पहुंचाना था, जिन्हें अपने परिवारों के साथ त्योहार मनाने का अवसर नहीं मिल पाता। इसके माध्यम से प्रेम, अपनापन, एकता और खुशियां बांटने की भावना को प्रोत्साहित क...

Advanced Eye Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh, ensures full emergency preparedness to handle Diwali-related eye injuries. As a premium institute in North India, Advanced Eye Center PGIMER, Chandigarh, ensured full preparedness and a commitment to managing Diwali-related eye injuries this year as well. The department has formed a separate team of doctors and staff during this Diwali season (08-11-2026 to 10-11-2026) to tackle all kinds of eye emergencies round the clock. There will be 20 dedicated doctors, and a separate anesthesia team will be working round the clock on Diwali day (08-11-2026). All emergency management, including major surgeries, will be performed without any waiting on these days. The consumables for surgeries will be provided free of Charge by PGIMER. On the following days, a team of more than 20 doctors will also provide emergency services, including post-operative ward management.  Our data over the last 5 years showed that more than 60 cases per year were reported t...

 *Diwali is a festival of lights, joy and festivities but it also becomes a busy time for the emergency department because of the rise in firecracker injury especially eye related injuries.*  Firecrackers can cause corneal abrasions, lacerations, intra-ocular foreign body, globe rupture causing moderate to severe vision loss. It can be prevented by taking some precautions while bursting firecrackers. 🪔 *Protect Your Eyes This Diwali!*  Firecracker Safety – Do’s and Don’ts ✅ *Do’s*  Maintain a safe distance (6–8 feet) while lighting or watching fireworks. Wear protective goggles to guard against sparks and debris. Supervise children—never let them burst crackers alone. Use open spaces away from houses, vehicles, and dry grass. Keep a bucket of water and first aid kit handy. Prefer cotton clothes instead of synthetic ones. Wash hands well after handling crackers. Keep emergency kit ready, water, sand, first aid kit ❌ *Don’ts*  Don’t look directly at lit or misfir...

 PGIMER Makes Special Arrangements for Eye Emergencies During Diwali; Dedicated Emergency Roster from November 8–10 *Advanced Eye Centre to provide round-the-clock emergency care with dedicated teams and specialist supervision* Chandigarh: In view of the possibility of eye injuries and other emergencies during the Diwali festivities, the Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has put in place special emergency arrangements from November 8 to 10, 2026, to ensure timely and appropriate medical attention to patients. A dedicated emergency roster has been prepared to manage all eye emergencies during this period. Residents have been instructed to strictly adhere to the duty roster, ensure their physical presence at the Advanced Eye Centre and manage all cases in consultation with the consultant on call. Special emphasis has been laid on the systematic documentation of all Diwali-related emergency cases, including pati...