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UBS Alumni Meet: A Silence That Speaks Volumes
Celebration and Silence: What UBS’s Alumni Meet Reveals About Panjab University’s Uneasy Relationship with Its Own Legacy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 15, 2025 On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the University Business School (UBS) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, marked a significant milestone: 50 years of teaching, leadership, and alumni success. The alumni meet…
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How the VP’s Snub Affects Panjab University’s Reputation
What the Vice President’s Snub Reveals About Panjab University’s Reputation and Governance After the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, who also serves as the ex officio Chancellor, declined the invitation to attend the Panjab University Convocation, the institution has now invited Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of…
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Punjabi Students Celebrate Victory at Panjab University
“Mithi dhun rabab di, Panjab University Punjab di”: Punjabi Students Celebrate Landmark Victory at Panjab University Chandigarh, India, November 29, 2025 The streets around Panjab University, Chandigarh, came alive with dhol beats, bhangra, and slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” as student protesters from Punjab celebrated a hard-won victory. After weeks of intense mobilisation, sit-ins and solidarity…
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Chancellor’s Absence: Impact on Panjab University’s Convocation
The Symbolic Significance of Absence: Panjab University’s Convocation Without Its Chancellor By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University prepares for its convocation scheduled for December 2025, the anticipated absence of its Chancellor—the Vice President of India—significantly diminishes the occasion’s prominence. Convocations are not solely ceremonial events; they exemplify continuity, tradition, and the collective pursuit of…
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Why Chandigarh Residents Remains Silent Amid Panjab University Turmoil
What Role Do the People of Chandigarh Play in the Panjab University Debate? By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University stands at the center of renewed discussions over its governance and identity, the voices from Punjab grow louder — but Chandigarh remains largely quiet. Why? And what does that silence mean? A University With Shared…
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India Government Approves 328 More Electric Buses for Chandigarh
The Government of India has approved an additional 328 electric buses for Chandigarh, bringing the total to 428. Significant Progress Towards Achieving a Carbon-Free Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, October 24, 2025 — The Government of India has approved 328 additional electric buses under the PM-e-Bus Service Scheme, marking a significant milestone in Chandigarh’s initiative to become…
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Bollywood Star Shanaya Kapoor to Lead Steve Madden Campaign in India
Steve Madden has appointed Shanaya Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 12, 2025 — Steve Madden, a globally recognized leader in footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, in collaboration with Reliance Brands. This strategic partnership highlights the…
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2025 Student Academy Awards Ceremony in New York City
The 2025 Student Academy Awards ceremony was held in New York City. All winning films are now eligible for the 98th Oscars®. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO LOS ANGELES, CA, October 7, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored its student winners from colleges and universities worldwide at the 52nd Student Academy…
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Meet the 2025 Nobel Laureates in Physiology and Medicine
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 October 6, 2025. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to: This award is given “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” They discovered how to regulate the immune system. The immune system must be…
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National Press Club Honors Robert Costa with Fourth Estate Award
Robert Costa of CBS News will receive the National Press Club’s Highest Honor. WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2025 — Robert Costa, a national correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the chief Washington analyst for CBS News, will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award at a gala held in his honor in Washington, D.C.…
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Join CITCO’s Grand Independence Day Celebrations in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India, August 9, 2025 — The Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has invited all citizens and visitors to immerse themselves in the grand celebrations of India’s 79th Independence Day. Join CITCO for a vibrant Independence Week from August 8 to August 15, 2025, where the air will be infused with patriotic fervor…
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Lynette Howell Taylor Becomes Academy President
Lynette Howell Taylor Elected as President of the Academy The Academy’s Board of Governors has also elected the officers for the 2025-2026 term. LOS ANGELES, CA – Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. The Board has…
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Divya Deshmukh: India’s First FIDE Women’s Chess Champion
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion in 2025. New Delhi, India, July 28, 2025 — The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion 2025. “Koneru Humpy also displayed immense skill throughout the championship.…
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Punjab Mandates Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum in All Universities
Chandigarh, India, July 11, 2025 — A mandatory “Entrepreneurship Mindset” curriculum will be implemented in all universities across Punjab, starting from the upcoming academic year 2025-26. This initiative aims to cultivate entrepreneurial qualities and skills among students, focusing on aspects beyond just business. The curriculum will include various entrepreneurial stories, case studies, and mindfulness activities.…
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The Los Angeles Film School: A Top Choice in Film Education 2025
Filmmaker Magazine has recognized The Los Angeles Film School in its 2025 Film School Guide. LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2025 — The Los Angeles Film School has been included in the 2025 edition of FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide, marking its third consecutive year on the magazine’s list of top film education programs in the…
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe: Spa-Francorchamps Race Highlights
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe: Spinkiewicz and Rytter-Pretorius secure their first victories at Spa-Francorchamps. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, June 28, 2025 – The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is an international motor racing series organized by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. This one-make championship exclusively features the Huracán Super Trofeo Evo model cars and consists of three continental series: Europe, Asia, and…
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Indian Lawmakers Discuss Diplomacy at National Press Club
Indian lawmakers spoke at the National Press Club during a Newsmakers event. WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2025 — On Wednesday, June 4, at 3:00 p.m., the National Press Club welcomed four distinguished members of an all-party delegation from India for an insightful Newsmakers event. The discussion delved into critical topics, such as Operation Sindoor, a…
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Future of Agriculture: Collaboration Among Punjab Universities
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a visionary meeting for the Vice Chancellors of Punjab. Ludhiana, Punjab, India, June 5, 2025 — Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a meeting for Vice Chancellors from various institutions across Punjab. The purpose of this gathering was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and address common challenges in…
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2025 Fortune 500 List: Walmart and Amazon Lead Again
Fortune announces the 2025 Fortune 500 USA Companies List. Walmart, Amazon, and UnitedHealth Group are the top three companies on the 71st annual Fortune 500 list. Women now lead 11% of Fortune 500 companies, with a record high of 55 female CEOs. NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 — Today, Fortune announced the release of the…
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Chandigarh Prepares for Monsoon
The Chandigarh Engineering Department held a meeting to review its preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. Chandigarh, India, May 20, 2025 — The Engineering Department of the Chandigarh Administration convened a meeting yesterday, presided over by Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, the Secretary of Engineering for U.T. Chandigarh. During this critical session, the team thoroughly evaluated…
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