WWICS bestowed Excellence Award

WWICS best global resettlement company of world
CMA bestows WWICS with excellence award

Chandigarh, August 30

The Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) bestowed World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) with excellence award for being best global immigration and resettlement company of the world.

CMA is an apex body that promotes excellence in managerial practices in industry and academics. Pawan Kumar Bansal, cabinet minister for parliamentary affairs and water resources conferred the honor to CMD WWICS group Lt Col. (retd) BS Sabdhu at the CMA’s management meet held on positioning Chandigarh as a world-class city.

WWICS is synonym to the pioneers of Canadian immigration in India. In the last 15 years WWICS has helped around 70, 000 people happily settle in various countries across world like Canada, USA, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

It offers broad portfolio of services from pre-flight to post landing tailored to the needs of individual immigrants. WWICS takes care of each and every aspect of transition of a person wishing to immigrate and diversify.

Lt Col Sandhu said that the company has its presence in 5 continents with 23 offices in India and overseas offices in Canada, Australia, Latin America, UK, Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Uganda, Nepal and Srilanka.

WWICS is the only company offering comprehensive transition package comprising of immigration, settlement and placement assistance. In order to help immigrants, WWICS also offers special classes in English, French, personality development and basic computer skills for early and successful settlement in these countries.

WWICS has also offered a world-class education in India with setting up of Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS). CIIS is an extension campus of Georgian College, Canada & Thompson Rivers University, Canada and Red River College, Canada. CIIS has also established tie-up with University of Brighton-UK, AYR College, Scotland and Universal College of Learning, New Zealand.

Continental Institute for Engineering and Technology (CIET) offers Indian engineering programs as well. Students also have option of enrolling themselves for PTU affiliated Indian programs under CIIS Institute Of Science & Technology (CIIS-IST).

Rayat Institute of Management secure cent percent results

Rayat students excel in exam

Ropar, August 30
The students of Rayat Institute of Management (RIM), Railmajra have come out with cent percent results of MBA fourth semester declared by the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.
Rayat-Bahra group’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Gurvinder Singh Bahra said that out of 111 students appeared in final year (fourth semester), there are 24 distinctions and 86 first divisions. Student Kriti Avasthi secured first place with 84 percent marks and Shivpreet Kaur bagged second place with 81.10 percent in the college of university examinations.
Mr Bahra added that the RIM has forayed into ventures of student development fields like leadership camps, newspaper reading rooms, book banks, and uniformity in rural development projects, blood donation camps. “These activities contribute towards the curricular development as well as shape persona of an individual,” he asserted.
Bahra revealed that RIM has plans to send students for foreign research collaborations. The present Director of RIM Dr Randhawa has drafted proposals of leadership development programmes for the students.
He praised the managing director Prof C M Bahl, director-principal, Dr. D. S. Randhawa, dedicated faculty and students for their endeavors.

Have knees replaced? Perform ardass, pooja, namaz unhindered

Knee replacement patients will not need separate couch
New knee replacement surgery offers great flexibility

Patiala, August 27

The patients undergoing knee replacement surgery can lead a healthy life by performing their daily ardass, namaz, pooja while sitting crossed legs or squatting, even can perform bhangra/ gidda with full ease or resume their leisure activities like light sports etc.

Rotating Platform Flexknee , the latest substitute of knee, is positioned with minimal invasive surgery and has revolutionized lives of hundreds of patients undergoing knee replacement, said Dr Manuj Wadhwa, the Senior Consultant Orthopedics Fortis Hospital, Mohali.

RPF allows patients to continue with their pre-surgery routine without any hindrance because it gives a bending motion of upto 155 degrees which is a cutting edge over conventional knee replacement which gives a range of 100 – 120 degrees explained Dr Wadhwa.

The minimally invasive knee replacement surgery technique is not only painless and accurate but also reduces the surgery trauma and recovery time. Due to smaller incision there is minimal trauma to the soft tissue, muscles and tendons which results in less blood loss. Even the kneecap does not have to be moved as far to get to the knee joint.

Irrespective of age, the arthritis – leading to knee replacement surgery in many cases – can strike anyone. Many total knee replacement patients are rather young and therefore still in the working process. This surgery offers them same quality of life as that of a healthy person and easy mobility.

He revealed that in USA, with population of mere 300 million, there are annually around 1 million joint replacements, while in India with population of less than 1 billion we have just around 60,000 replacements happening annually.

Due to fear, reluctance for surgery and lack of awareness among Indian patients with advanced arthritis, they take around 8 years to decide for replacement to achieve a better quality of life, while patients from Western world take not more than 3 years for same.

Depicting the healthy lifestyle one can lead even after post knee replacement surgery, around 50 patients today danced to the enjoyment of leading healthy and normal life. Defying the notion that knee replacement patients remain confined to their seats, these patients shook a leg in bhangra with Dr Wadhwa under special meet of Friends of Fortis.

Patients interacted with other people who had undergone therapy or treatment similar to theirs. Dr Wadhwa said this platform helped in communicating positive message (to the patients) that they can have a full and happening life despite having health problems in their past.

The word “arthritis” means joint inflammation. A joint is a point where two or more bones are connected. In a healthy joint, the ends of bones are encased in smooth cartilage. In arthritis this cushioning layer called cartilage is worn out and the movement of this rough surface causes pain and inflammation.

The two most common forms of arthritis- osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are real mysteries of modern medicine or allopathy. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and the percentage of people who have it grows higher with age. It is more likely to occur in people who are overweight and in those with jobs that stress particular joints. Both men and women have the disease; before age 45 more men than women have osteoarthritis but after 45 it is more common in women.

40- 60% of people above 70 suffer from hip or knee osteoarthritis. 80% of patients with osteoarthritis have some degree of limitation of movement and 25% cannot perform their major daily activities of life in India. About 8-9% (70-80 million approx.) of the adult population in India suffers from some or other form of arthritis and among this osteoarthritis is the commonest.

Simple Namaste can keep you away from swine flu

Follow Indian wisdom, keep swine flu at bay
Follow Indian way, keep swine flu away

Mohali , August 25

During the times of crisis like swine flu, it’s the Indian traditions that can keep you away from the infection. An infectious diseases swine flu has mainly affected people in age group of 10 to 39 years. Most of the infection spreads through physical contact and the best way to keep it at bay is by greeting people with folded hands.

Dr Parvinder Kaur, the attending Consultant & Incharge Emergency Fortis Mohali said this while addressing students at Continental Institute for international studies, today. “No contact means no passing on the infection to a healthy person. Bringing simple behavioral changes can prove yeoman’s job for the community and individual as well,” she said.

She laid emphasis on using tissue to cover sneezes or cough. “If you do not have a tissue, sneeze or cough in your sleeve and when needed wear masks to save yourself as well as others,” she told students.

Responding to students query on importance of personal hygiene, she added that hands should be decontaminated even if they seem to be clean. Hands should be washed as often as one can or after coughing. The best way is to avoid touching common surfaces, thereby limiting any possibility of infection.

Asking students not to panic at minor flu symptoms, Dr Parvinder discouraged them from going in crowded places, if cases have been reported from nearby community. Its better to stay home if you are down with cough and cold and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.

“The only treatment available is through government approved centers. We should not get carried away with statements of quacks that claim treatment for the disease,” she cautioned. Dr Parvinder assured that a vaccine for the swine flu – an unusual combination of avian, swine and human viruses - was on cards in future.

She said that though swine flu is fastest growing pandemic of the century, its mortality is less than one percent as compared to other flu. In India, 1708 cases have been reported so far and out of these more than 55 percent cases have been cured. Also in our country, swine flu has come across as mild and self-limiting disease till now.

“Interestingly, adults older than 64 years do not yet appear to be at increased risk of novel swine flu related complications thus far in the outbreak, while asthmatics and diabetics are at higher risk of complications,” she said. Pregnancy and obesity remain high risk factors that involve higher mortality.

Rayat-Bahra students shine in PTU results

Rayat-Bahra Biotech students outshine in PTU exams

Kharar, August 21

The students of Rayat - Bahra College of Engineering and Biotechnology for Women, Sahauran brought laurels to the college by securing high percentile marks in the B Tech first semester examination conducted by PTU, Jalandhar in May-2009.

Students Ms. Meenakshi Kapoor, Ms. Radhika Sharma and Ms. Simran Kaur Channa topped in their respective branches ECE, CSE and IT by securing 89%, 87% and 85% marks respectively.

Out of 218 students, ninety of them secured more than 70 percent marks and 25 students secured more than 80 marks.

Students exhibited best result in communication skills with 96 percent overall pass percentage, 93% in FCPIT, 87% in Physics, 75% in Chemistry, 89% in BEEE, 93% in ED and 75% in Mathematics.

Director of the Institute Dr. Piush Verma congratulated parents, teachers and students for their hard work, consistency and determination, which played a vital role in the success.

Vice chairman of Rayat & Bahra Group, Shri. Gurvinder Singh Bahra and managing director, Prof. C M Bahl expressed their happiness and lauded the efforts of students.

Cheema Medical Complex gets empanelled for ECHS

ECHS patients can get benefit at Cheema Medical Complex

Mohali, August 21

Cheema Medical Complex, the pioneer medical institute in this part of country, has got empanelled with the Ex-Servicemen Health Contributory Scheme (ECHS).

The managing director of institute, Dr Ajaiwant Singh Cheema said, “Its is a matter of pride for us to be empanelled with ECHS. This will give us yet another opportunity to serve ex-servicemen in a better manner.”

Cheema Medical Complex has been empanelled for giving services in general medicine, general surgery, ENT, gynecology, pediatrics and orthopedics.

ISO 9001:2000 certified, Cheema Medical Complex, is a 60-bedded tertiary care multi specialty hospital. The premier institute has state-of-the-art infrastructure in its four storey medical complex.

The hospital has an excellent team of specialists. All tertiary care services are provided with utmost professional staff.

Cheema Medical Complex is dedicated to provide the best of services

Laughter riot comes with Meri V Sun Lo

Punjabi comedy Meri V Sun Lo releases
Rib-tickling comedy Meri V Sun Lo released
Manmohan Singh releases Meri V Sun Lo

Chandigarh, August 20:
Meri V Sun Lo, the much-awaited Punjabi movie, is out to release a laugher riot in masses with its unique theme of social life intertwined with paradox of ideas, irony and music.

Based on today’s social life, renowned audio company DH1 has come up with this initiative. Launching the DVD of Meri V Sun Lo, noted director and producer of Hindi and Punjabi film cinema, Manmohan Singh said, “The movie is an apt remark on today’s world that presents hilarious yet thoughtful situation every moment. There is a need for such cinema, which not only entertains but puts across a strong message.”

Darshan Aulakh Productions has produced the rib-tickling comedy in collaboration with D.S. Nijjar (from DH1), while by Rahul Juneja has directed it. Suraj Azad has composed its music and Jaswin Attri presents the film.

Comedy king Rana Ranbir and famous singer Balkar Sidhu were also be present during the release of this comedy film.

Renowned director Darshan Singh Aulakh from Darshan Aulak Productions said that Vakila Mann and Mukesh Gidderbaha have performed lead roles in the movie. “This 60-minutes film covers issues from piracy to obesity to TV serials all in a deft manner,” he added

Besides acting in the move Vakila Mann has lent his voice for title song Meri V Sun Lo with other singers including Sandeep Sandhu and Miss Gagan.

Vakila Mann and Miss Gagan have sung duet “budget ho gaye mehnge, hun ta gona hi chad dena”, which portrays today’s singers life and fight against piracy. Mann has penned this song.
The song phulke do hi change ne comments on potbellied and selfish people. Sandeep Sandhu has sung these lyrics of Darshan Aulakh. This project has deftly made boliyan, an integral part of movie, which comments on today’s TV serials. Lyricist of boliyan is Jagsir Jeeda and singer is Vakila Mann.

Besides songs and boliyan the movie is also full of hilarious skits based on real life of villagers. It takes a pinch on political campaigning during elections, which will send audiences into peels of laughter