Media coverage of the Lassi Festival at The Yellow Chilli, Ludhiana
May 16th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »Sachin Tendulkar’s WAX STATUE catches the attention of most of Ludhiana’s Media
March 20th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »Sachin Tendulkar was in Ludhiana today. Well, almost. His wax-look alike, ably sculptured by wax artist Prabhakar did the honors of sharing a 30-kgs cake, celebrating Sachin’s unique feat with hundreds of Sachin admirers celebrating the hundredth hundred, on the pitch at the upmarket Sarabha Nagar market here today.
The wax statue of Sachin was especially brought on the field by the wax artist as a special tribute for the special occasion on the invitation of Harjinder Singh, a bakery and restauraurant owner in Sarabha Nagar Market. Prabhakar could be seen enjoying from ear to ear when people mistook the statue for real. He was particularly happy to see young people appreciating his work amidst the fun and frolic. It was amazing to see that the generation-next was interested to know more about his Madame Tussad-like museum.
Young boys and girls danced to the tune of the latest Punjabi and Hindi songs. Known for his perfect timing and managing ability, Harjinder Singh, the organiser of the gala celebration played old songs of Sachin Dev Burman, from whose name Sachin’s father gave him his first name.
As Sachin’s 100th ton is talk of the world, Cricket is in the air. Ludhiana – not known much as cricket city was not to be left behind. “We were planning on the cake since the time Sachin was planning to reach the target”, said Harjinder Singh of Hot Breads and Yellow Chilli, which put together the huge cake with aplomb.
It is not that it was a youth show alone. Erstwhile cricketer and Punjab Cricket Board Selector Chaman Lal was also present. He told the young audience, “One day we should have a Sachin from Punjab.” That was the icing on the Hot Breads’ Cricket cake.
India TV News Channel features Flash mob Ludhiana !!
March 17th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »Flash Mob takes Ludhiana by surprise – The Tribune (Ludhiana Stories)
March 17th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »‘Flash mob’ takes city residents by surprise
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, March 4
In what took city residents by surprise, a group of people broke out in a sudden dance, piquing the interest of onlookers.
It was at about 5 pm when the “flash mob” started dancing in the main market of Sarabha Nagar for about 10 minutes.
This was the second such event in the city, but first time in the open.
People of all ages and from different walks of life let their hair loose as they performed impromptu on various songs, including Desi Girl, Desi Boys, Senorita and Jai Ho.
They had come together only three-four days ago as the word spread and they decided to have some fun.
Some participants were enrolled with a dance academy. Alice Bachy, a French national pursuing sociology at the PAU under a student exchange programme, was elated to be a part of the group.
“I wanted to learn dancing, so when I came to know about this event, I was excited,” she said. “I have participated in a flash mob once before in France, but it was more fun here,” she added.
Iqbal Singh Gill, a 66-year-old retired Army officer, said it was great fun to be part of the dance. It was fun to learn dance moves over a period of a few days. He participated in the event along with his wife.
Another PAU student from Vietnam, Levan, pursuing an MSc degree, said it was exhilarating to watch the “mob” perform.
Harjinder Kukreja, another participant, said the “flash mob” was a new phenomenon in the city and suddenly changed the atmosphere into a celebration.
Vineet, a resident of Rishi Nagar, said it seemed like they were on the streets of France as they had not seen any such thing here before.
SOURCE : The Tribune
Flash Mob takes Ludhiana by surprise – The Tribune (Ludhiana Stories)
March 5th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »‘Flash mob’ takes city residents by surprise
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, March 4
In what took city residents by surprise, a group of people broke out in a sudden dance, piquing the interest of onlookers.
It was at about 5 pm when the “flash mob” started dancing in the main market of Sarabha Nagar for about 10 minutes.
This was the second such event in the city, but first time in the open.
People of all ages and from different walks of life let their hair loose as they performed impromptu on various songs, including Desi Girl, Desi Boys, Senorita and Jai Ho.
They had come together only three-four days ago as the word spread and they decided to have some fun.
Some participants were enrolled with a dance academy. Alice Bachy, a French national pursuing sociology at the PAU under a student exchange programme, was elated to be a part of the group.
“I wanted to learn dancing, so when I came to know about this event, I was excited,” she said. “I have participated in a flash mob once before in France, but it was more fun here,” she added.
Iqbal Singh Gill, a 66-year-old retired Army officer, said it was great fun to be part of the dance. It was fun to learn dance moves over a period of a few days. He participated in the event along with his wife.
Another PAU student from Vietnam, Levan, pursuing an MSc degree, said it was exhilarating to watch the “mob” perform.
Harjinder Kukreja, another participant, said the “flash mob” was a new phenomenon in the city and suddenly changed the atmosphere into a celebration.
Vineet, a resident of Rishi Nagar, said it seemed like they were on the streets of France as they had not seen any such thing here before.
SOURCE : The Tribune
Of racing cars & awestruck men – Punjab RC Club meets Gadgets and more
January 24th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »
LUDHIANA: Here’s one that will make all Ludhianvis puff with pride: The city is home to Punjab’s first Radio Control (RC) Racing Club that boast of some of the best racing cars in the world.
On Monday afternoon, when owners of Radio Control street trucks and racing coupes met members of a tech-savvy club, ‘Gadgets & more’ in South City, they were left awestruck by the display of gadgets. Even passers-by were pretty amazed to see helicopters and planes that flew 200 metres up in the sky.
There was a small car that ran at a speed of more than 100km per hour. “It was an amazing experience with the RC Club. We got to experience amazing machines and the day was unforgettable,” said Nishant Jairath, creator of ‘Gadgets and More’ and resident of Sarabha Nagar.
Gurdev Nagar-resident Harjinder Singh said, “As a gadget freak and member of ‘Gadgets and More,’ I expanded my knowledge and interest. I plan to own radio controlled car and race it on Ludhiana streets.”
Harkirat Singh Ryait, owner of RC racing club and resident of BRS Nagar, said he has a passion for fast moving cars. “I have the world’s largest radio controlled car named ‘Baja 5 T’,” he said.
The adventure of flying a radio controlled helicopter or racing a radio controlled car is unmatchable,” said Ankit Dadu, a resident of Shamsher Avenue.
SOURCE : Times of India
It pays to be a kid in Ludhiana!
January 18th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »
A survey reveals that children in city get more pocket money than kids in any other district of the country
Nitin, son of a Ludhiana-based industrialist, gets pocket money that makes many of his friends and classmates envious as they barely get about half of what he does. According to a survey, children in the city get more pocket money than kids in other districts of the country.
The results of the survey set the alarm bells ringing among parents as most were a little concerned to find their kids were flush with cash. But according to experts, giving pocket money to kids is important as they should be made to understand the value of money. In a city where mall culture is catching up, it is all the more important for children to know the value of money.
“It is necessary to make children learn the value of money before handing them out large sums of cash,” says city-based psychologist Param Saini. Children only copy the mannerisms of parents; so flaunting money would set a wrong example to their children, she says. Care should be taken to know how kids are spending the money and they should be guided accordingly.
“I give my child five hundred rupees every month and I advise him to save the money to buy the things that he wants,” says Sumit Verma, a banker. “He has learnt to save money, has bought a wallet, and purchases his stationery and other things he wants. I occasionally reduce or increase the money so that he understands how to adjust accordingly,” he says.
Aisi Hai Kuch Hamari LUDHIANA ki Yaadein
January 15th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »Wo Kipps Market Ki Shaam
Wo Park Plaza Ka Jaam
Wo Mall Road Ki Hawa
Wo Fountain Chowk Ki Thandak
Wo Waves Ka Mazaa
Wo Hot Breads Ka Paasta
Wo South City Ka Raasta
Wo Kapsons Ki Shopping
Wo Mobile Ki Talking
Wo Kachori Aur Ghevar
Wo Nikkamal Ke Zevar
Wo Raat-Raat Bhar night-outs
Wo Pandit Ke Paranthe
Wo Yellow Chilli Ki Kali Daal
Wo College Ke Saal
Wo Bikes Pe Jaana RDB Fort
Wo Ghar Pahunchna Exam Report
Wo Ladai Mai Pada Mukka
Wo Mr. Beans Ka Hookah
Wo Khushi Eam Ke Ladoo
Wo Jhandoo Ki Poori
Wo Oberoi ke Bhature
Wo Hoshiarpuri Chat
Wo Basant Ki Kulfi
Wo Rawat Ki Fruit-cream
Wo Maharaja Ka Dosa
Wo College Road Ka Samosa
Wo Activas Atke
Wo Model Town Ki Sadke
Jaha Kitne DIL Dharke
Wo Masti Ki Batein
Wo Sukh Dukh Ki Mulakatein
Aisi Hai Kuch Humare
LUDHIANA ki Yaadein..
I Love LUDHIANA
Meri city
Ludhiana catches Facebook fever, ‘I Love Ludhiana’ page gets thousands of Likes
January 12th, 2012 by harjinderkukreja No comments »
LUDHIANA: There’s a new address in town that Ludhianvis are scampering to – an ‘I love Ludhiana’ page on Facebook. With over a lakh hits every day and 33,500 likes from residents, the page is fast becoming the page to be on among netizens in the city. Friends Raman Singh and Harjinder Singh Kukreja – the hands and mind behind the page – are not really surprised.
“Social networking is a strong medium. If used sensibly it can help save lives,” said Harjinder, a restauranteur and co-administrator of the page.
Tapping the power and reach of social networking sites, the friends are using the page to invoke Ludhianvi pride, promote events in the city, broadcast social and religious messages and highlight problems faced by city residents. “The page has more readership than some newspapers,” added Harjinder, a resident of Gurdev Nagar.
The other administrator of the page, Raman said it is very satisfying to reach thousands of people from their home city every day. “For us this is an opportunity to reach out and inspire fellow Ludhianvis to make a positive difference in society,” added Raman, a final year student of Khalsa College.
The tech-savvy duo want to transform the way Ludhiana connects with their page. “By the end of 2012, we are aiming at one lakh ‘likes’ for the page,” said Raman, who lives in Sargodha Colony.
Talking about the benefits of the medium, Harjinder said he had once shared information about friend’s grandfather’s health and that he urgently required blood. “My friend got more than 50 phone calls from willing donors within 30 minutes of the information going online,” he said.
Nodding in agreement, Raman said he promoted an artist friend’s exhibition on the page and among those who showed up at the exhibition, about 100 people said they got to know about the event from the Facebook page. “And for Ludhianvis living abroad, this page is a connect back home, with their city and it’s pulse just a click away,” Raman added.
DEMOGRAPHICS
About 60% users on page are between 18 and 24 years old while less than 6% are above 35. Only 31% users are females compared to the 69% males on the page. Over 5,000 users on the page are Ludhianvis living in Canada, USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
To join the Ludhiana bandwagon, search for I Love Ludhiana or visit www.facebook.com/Iloveludhiana
The Saragarhi Polo Challenge Cup 2011 (UK Sikhs Vs. India Sikhs)
December 1st, 2011 by harjinderkukreja No comments »The Saragarhi Polo Challenge Cup 2011 (UK Sikhs Vs. India Sikhs)
SOURCE: Saragarhi Polo
The Saragarhi Polo Challenge Cup is conceived by the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail and is dedicated to memory of the 21 Sikhs of the 36th Regiment, who died in the battle of Saragarhi, 12th Sept 1897.
ASHT spearheaded a National campaign to raise awareness of this battle and launched Saragarhi Day on 12th September, 2010.
The Battle of Saragarhi, was fought during the Tirah Campaign on 12 September 1897 between twenty-one Sikhs of the 4th Battalion (then 36th Sikhs) of the Sikh Regiment of British India, defending an army post, and 10,000 Afghan and Orakzai tribesmen. The battle occurred in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, now part of Pakistan, which then formed part of British India.
The Saragarhi Challenge Cup – 3rd December, 2011
14:30 – Sherdils vs British Army Team, at Jaipur Riding and Polo Club, New Delhi
20:30 – Grand Reception , Imperial
