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Chandigarh, September 5, 2026: The Legal Fairways Foundation, in association with DLF organised the inaugural Law Alumni Golf Championship (LAGC) 2026 – India’s first inter-law school alumni golf championship at Chandigarh Golf Club(CGC). The championship brought together lawyers, judges, corporate counsel and legal professionals from leading law schools and universities across the country at the prestigious CGC on Saturday. As many as 18 leading law schools and universities participated in the inaugural edition.

The one-day championship was played in the Double Peoria Net format. Teams from Delhi dominated the day. In the team category Campus Law Centre (CLC) DU’s Team 2 comprising Ankush Das, Inderbir Singh Alag, Ravi Nanda, & Mrinal Bharti were declared winners. CLC DU’s Team 1 comprising J P Sengh, Sudhanshu Batra, Harkirat Sawhney and Sitesh Mukherjee were 1st Runners-Up while the 2nd Runners-Up position was taken by National Law University(NLU), Delhi, comprising Dhruv Gupta, Keerat Dhillon, Akal Brar & Precious Kelson.

Speaking on the occasion, Amardeep Singh Sukhija, President, The Legal Fairways Foundation, said: “The championship was conceived as a unique platform to foster sportsmanship, camaraderie and lifelong professional relationships among members of the legal fraternity beyond the courtroom.”

Tarun Vir Singh Lehal, Vice President, The Legal Fairways Foundation, said, “The response to the first edition has been extremely encouraging. Golf provides the perfect setting for interaction, fellowship and healthy competition, and we look forward to making LAGC a larger and more inclusive national event in the years ahead.”

Meanwhile in the Judges Individual Category (Gross) – Justice Alok Jain (81) was the winner, Justice B S Walia (82) the 1st Runner-Up and Justice P S Chauhan (83) the 2nd Runner-Up.

In the Judges Individual Category (Net) – Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal was the winner, Justice Mahesh Grover, the 1st Runner-Up and Justice Arun Monga the 2nd Runner-Up.

In the Judges’ Category the Longest Drive winner was Justice Arun Monga, Nearest to Pin winner was Justice Amit Rawal and the Straightest Drive title went to Justice Jaishree Thakur.

In the Lawyers’ Individual Category (Gross) – Arjun Singh Rai (UILS, Chandigarh Team 1) with a Gross of 75 was adjudged winner on the best Back 9 score of 36; Jaiveer Sandhu (UILS Chandigarh Team 1) also with 75 was declared 1st Runner-Up (Back 9 score of 40) and Karmanbir Singh Kharbanda (OP Jindal) with a gross score of 78 clinched the 2nd Runner-Up position.

In Lawyers’ Individual Category(Net) – Vidushpat Singhania- GLC Bombay (65) was the winner; Nishant Prasad – NALSAR (66) the 1st Runner-Up and Akal Brar –NLU Delhi (67) the 2nd Runner-Up.

In lawyers’ category the Longest Drive went to Ramandeep Singh, Straightest Drive title was bagged by Shitesh Mukherjee and Nearest to Pin went to Jaiveer Sandhu.

It is worth noting that The Legal Fairways Foundation was established with the vision of creating an enduring platform “Where Law Meets the Fairway”, enabling legal professionals and alumni of premier institutions to connect, collaborate and celebrate their shared professional and sporting interests.

The Foundation’s office bearers include Amardeep Singh Sukhija (President), Tarun Vir Singh Lehal (Vice President), Gurmandeep Singh Sullar (Secretary) and Deepak Bhardwaj (Treasurer). The Foundation’s team also includes Abhilaksh Grover, Gaurav Gurcharan Singh Rai, Anmol Partap Singh Mann, Amrinder Singh, Varun Tandon and Gurmohan Singh Bedi.

Notably the Alumni teams from the following Law Schools took part – Punjab University, UILS, NLSIU, AIL, Symbiosis, CLC/DU, NLU Delhi, NLU Bhopal, NALSAR, GLC, NLU Jodhpur, HP University, Amity Delhi, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, OP Jindal, APS- MP, KU, and Punjabi University, Patiala.

The following corporates contributed to the success of the tournament by partnering with the same – DLF, GD Group, AKAI, UltraLite, KazarMax Premium, Darja, Lehalco, Gregnorman, Barista, Vivo X300 Series, Nik Bakers, Hair Masters, Globe Toyota, Golfasian, Kairali and NiB.

Solan, September 5, 2026: Verma Jewellers won its fifteenth national award in Mumbai. At the Retail Jeweller India Awards 2026, held at the Grand Hyatt, the brand took the Groom’s Accessory of the Year title and was also nominated in the Jadau Earring category. The award was received by Mr Akshay Verma, Managing Director, who addressed a press conference in Solan along with Ms Pallavi Verma, Creative Director, to share details of the achievement with the media.

It is the fifth consecutive year that Verma Jewellers has been honoured on a national platform — an unbroken run for a brand that operates two showrooms in Himachal, in a sector led by chains many times its size.

The fifteen awards span the business rather than any single strength. National recognition began in 2022 with the National Award for Retail Promotion of the Year at the Retail Jeweller India Awards and the Coolest Ad Campaign at India’s Coolest Store Awards. Recognition has followed every year since — across store design, advertising, digital engagement, retail leadership and jewellery craft — including Best Independent Jeweller, All India, at the Retail Jeweller MD & CEO Awards 2025, and, at the same awards in 2024, Independent Retail Jeweller of the Year (North).

“This award came to us in Mumbai, but it was Himachal that won it,” Mr Verma said. “Fifteen national awards may stand in our name today, but the real claimants of every one of them are our customers. It is the trust and affection that families in Himachal have shown us across generations that has carried us to the national stage.”

That trust was built over three generations. The late Shri Jawala Prasad Verma founded the business in 1967. Shri Naresh Chand Verma carried it forward on honesty, discipline, fairness and a customer-first instinct, moving into the present Solan premises in 1995. And in September 2002, under the third generation, Verma Jewellers became the first jeweller in Himachal Pradesh to receive BIS hallmarking certification — at a time when hallmarking was still uncommon across much of the country.

“For us, a national award is not just a trophy or an occasion to celebrate,” Mr Verma said. “It is independent confirmation that the design and craftsmanship coming out of Himachal meet national standards. Our effort is that customers here should not have to look towards the metros for good design and a jewellery experience they can trust.”

He added that the true worth of jewellery cannot be judged on making charges alone. A customer is entitled to clear information on purity, net gold weight, stone quality, certification and buyback terms.

“Wedding jewellery is never only a purchase. It is sentiment, memory and asset, all three at once,” he said. “So alongside a beautiful design, a customer deserves full information, transparency and long-term trust. That is what Verma Jewellers commits to.”

This year’s winning piece, created in the brand’s own design studio, is an intricately crafted representation of Lord Shiva in gold, embellished with blue sapphire (Nilam) and diamonds. The nominated jadau earring combines polki-style diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. Both pieces were placed on display for the media on Friday.

Ms Pallavi Verma, Creative Director at Verma Jewellers, said:“For us, design does not mean simply making a piece of jewellery beautiful. We design around the customer’s occasion, their clothing, their personality, and how comfortably they can wear the piece for years. The award and the national nomination are both an acknowledgement of our design range and our creative capability.”

The brand has credited the achievement to its customers, and to its team, designers and karigars.

Verma Jewellers operates flagship showrooms in Solan and Rohru. The brand also announced its wedding jewellery exhibition, which runs in Solan from 13 to 16 September at Hotel The Grand Paragon Palace and in Shimla from 19 to 22 September at Hotel Marina, Mall Road. The brand will launch its Polki collection at the exhibition.

About Verma Jewellers

Founded in 1967, Verma Jewellers is Himachal Pradesh’s most trusted jewellery brand and a third-generation family business, with flagship showrooms in Solan and Rohru. Part of the Naresh Chand Verma Group, it became the first jeweller in the state to receive BIS hallmarking certification in September 2002, and has since won fifteen national awards. The brand is led by Managing Director Mr Akshay Verma, with Ms Pallavi Verma as Creative Director.

Showrooms

Solan: UBA Market, Upper Bazaar, Solan — T: 01792 222452-54

Rohru: Above UCO Bank, Main Bazaar, Rohru — T: 01781 220454

Chandigarh, September 5, 2026: The St. John’s Old Boys’ Association (SJOBA) organised a special Teachers’ Day celebration in Chandigarh, to honour the teachers of St. John’s High School. The event brought together teachers and alumni to express their gratitude and appreciation for the educators who have inspired, mentored and guided generations of Johnians.The event was coordinated by SJOBA Executive Member Anubhav Naresh, while P. Gaganpall Singh Sekhon, Vice President, SJOBA, played an important role in the organisation of the event. Dr. Abhishek Misra served as the co-host. Executive members, office bearers and other members of SJOBA were also present on the occasion.

SJOBA President Nikhil Jaspal said, “This special celebration was dedicated to recognising the invaluable contribution of teachers. Their commitment, guidance and continued support have played a significant role in shaping the lives, careers and personalities of countless students.”

Honorary Secretary of SJOBA Danish Mangat said, “Through the event SJOBA expressed respect and gratitude towards the teachers. The activity was a beautiful reflection of the bond that continues between teachers and students even after students leave school.”

The event began with a warm welcome for the teachers. Specially arranged photo booths added colour and enthusiasm to the occasion, giving teachers, alumni and colleagues an opportunity to capture memorable moments and revisit cherished memories of their years at St. John’s.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Rajshree Vipin, Principal, St. John’s High School, said that Teachers’ Day is always special, but when former students make the occasion special for their teachers, it becomes even more meaningful.

As a gesture of respect and gratitude, SJOBA honoured all the teachers present at the celebration. A special cake-cutting ceremony was also organised in their honour. The atmosphere was filled with happiness, warmth, camaraderie and nostalgia, bringing alive once again the strong and enduring bond shared by the St. John’s family.

Brother Augustine, Community Leader, St. John’s High School said, The greatest legacy of any school is not only the achievements of its students, but also the relationships and values that remain with them years after they leave the school. This celebration organised by SJOBA is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude towards our teachers.

The celebration also featured a range of entertainment and interactive activities. Exciting and competitive rounds of Tambola, musical Antakshari sessions and several entertaining games and activities kept everyone engaged throughout the event. The activities added to the atmosphere of happiness, enthusiasm and camaraderie.

As tokens of respect, love and appreciation from the St. John’s alumni community, the teachers were presented with specially curated gifts and goodie bags.

The successful conduct of the celebration was supported by the event’s partner organisations, which included – Kimoha Technologies, Chitkara University, Provider, YKM Bottling Company, Blush, Chaupal, Piccadly, Pt. Khushi Ram and Associates, Siacera, and Just Peachy.

The trailer of Tutt Painī English Ne has released today and it promises a light-hearted Punjabi family comedy built around a very familiar obsession: the importance we give to speaking English.

Set against a quintessential Punjabi backdrop, the film brings together family, relationships and plenty of misunderstandings. The humour feels woven in everyday situations, while the story also takes a playful dig at the tendency to associate English with status and sophistication.

Simi Chahal looks natural and convincing in the comic situations, while Mandy Takhar brings her own lively energy. Satvinder Singh, along with supporting actors Rupinder Rupi and Gurpreet Bhangu, adds to the ensemble feel of the film. The reunion of Simi and Mandy, almost a decade after Rabb Da Radio, is an added attraction.

The imagery is another highlight. The sunflower fields, earthy village settings, warm interiors and rain-soaked night sequences give the trailer a distinctly Punjabi visual identity. The camera work by Santosh Thundiyil also lends the film a more cinematic, polished look.

With Jass Grewal as writer, the film comes from a writer known for Punjabi stories that balance humour with emotion and strong cultural roots. Varinder Sharma’s direction appears to keep the treatment lively and balanced, while the production team of Maan Kaur, Geeta Agrawal Sharma and Rajinder Sharma Nanu backs what looks like a full-fledged family entertainer.

Overall, the trailer looks colourful, entertaining and rooted in Punjabi culture, with enough comedy and emotion to make it an appealing family watch.

Tutt Paini English Ne releases worldwide on 25th September worldwide.

General ticket sales have officially opened for late Punjabi music icon Sidhu Moosewala’s upcoming holographic concert, Signed to God. The landmark live-event production is scheduled to take place at Toronto’s premier venue, Scotiabank Arena, on October 8, 2026.

The show utilizes photorealistic 3D holographic projection, visual effects, and original vocal tracks to digitally resurrect Moosewala’s stage persona, offering fans an immersive live tribute experience.

Following the initial presale window, tickets have been made accessible to the wider public through Ticketmaster, allowing followers across Canada and North America to select and purchase their seating. The event has generated strong anticipation within the global Punjabi diaspora, standing as both a massive entertainment spectacle and a celebration of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu’s lasting cultural legacy.