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Crossword: A new hub for all Booklovers in Udaipur

Hello Udaipurites, as we see you with the best and something different, we bring you a review of crossword, the popular book store chain. Situated in The Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Crossword invites you with a friendly and silent ambiance.

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Crossword, with Seventy Stores across Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Amritsar, Bhopal, Bengalooru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Vadodara, Udaipur etc. is India’s fastest growing chain of bookstores.

Since its inception in 15th October 1992, Crossword aims to be a point of interaction where authors and poets hold court, where children get delighted. The name Crossword states the entire story as it is a space created to seek information, to gain knowledge or one can just enjoy reading. Crossword stocks the widest and the latest range of Books, Movies, Music, Toys, Stationery, Magazines and DVD’s etc.

The books are arranged in proper section where one can easily classify his taste. This bookstore has books from all around the world which makes it a better place. It’s a big store as soon as you enter the store you will see different sections and also the best recommended books by Cross word. The best thing is it’s not necessary for you to buy a book if you have entered you can sit and read the book if you wish you buy or else visit again and complete the boo. This is one of the store which conducts launch of books on a very regular basis and a huge crowd is attracted for this as the author talks about the book and also gives an overview of the same. Yet, a better room for reading section would be appreciated.

So if you feel like just going and reading surfing books the best place to visit in town is “CROSSWORD”

Here are a few glimpses of the new world of books in Udaipur

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Launch of Honda CBR250R The Super Hot Sport Bike

Honda CBR 250R

Over these many years, Honda has created many motorcycles, but one thing that they never forget is to make their bikes a fun to ride and hopefully they would be very happy that, with their latest CBR250R, they would be able to offer the Fun, Satisfaction and Aggressively appealing design of a super sport bike and that too at a reasonable price specially targetted to attract the youth.

The Latest Honda CBR 250R which  is designed with a motive of ‘Bringing the appeal of aggressive super Sport Bike design and the freedom of riding to as many riders around the World as possible.’ is ready for its Official launch in Udaipur. The Launch is planned to begin at 7 p.m. at The Celebration Mall, Bhuwana on 19 June, 2011 Apart from the Launch the organizers have planned a dance show and various other programs.

The launch is organized by Lakecity Honda (Authorized dealer of Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India pvt. Ltd)

For More Details of Honda CBR 250R : Click Here

Spot booking of CBR250R will be available at the Venue.

Price starts at Rs. 1,46,520/- (Ex showroom Udaipur)

You All Are Cordially Invited to The Launch of Honda CBR 250 😀

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IIM Banglore faculty appointed the new director of IIM Udaipur

One of the Hottest and Deeply searched topic in Udaipur right now is the newly set up IIM (One of the Country’s best brand of MBA Schools). Though everyone in Udaipur is quite excited and proud to have it here, allow us to give you guys another reason to cheer for it.
Recently Janat Shah, a faculty of IIM-Bangalore has been given the responsibility to head the IIM Udaipur.

About Janat Shah:

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A graduate from IIT-Bombay in mechanical engineering (1980),  he undertook a PhD programme in ‘Operations Management’ from IIM-Ahmedabad in 1989. He joined IIM-Bangalore as faculty in 1991,after working at IRMA in Anand for two years.

His expertise lay in Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Strategies and Service Quality, apart from this he even taught these subjects at IIM-B. His father Mr. Ghanshyam Shah wanted his son to become a Chartered Accountant, but later he was convinced that Janat belonged to a different genre.

Mr. Janat also has a rich experience of working in the corporate sector and has published many research papers alongwith writing articles and editing books, contributing valuably in the field of management studies.

Apart from all this he is a pioneer in studying the BPO sector in India and is certainly a promising figure in propelling IIM Udaipur to the heights of success. 🙂

You can Find More Details About Janat Shah On : Click Here

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IIM Udaipur Updates

IIM Udaipur Campus

The arrival of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management in Udaipur is surely a thing to rejoice, with its outstanding workforce and standard it will lift the system of education, provide employment and encourage students. Its courses commence for Post Graduate Program (PGP) in management on July 11, 2011 and the courses will be conducted at the Polymer Science Building of  Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) .

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IIM Indore  has been granted the responsibility for admissions and mentoring for IIM Udaipur. According to the notification posted on the IIM Indore website, a total of 576 candidates will be invited for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Interview between June 10 and 12, 2011 Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai. The total PGP intake will be 72. Admissions will be conducted using the CAT 2010 scores.

The campus for IIM Udaipur when completed will be at Balicha (Udaipur) with a sprawling 253 acres of area, meanwhile the MB College hostel will be used for providing residential accommodation to the students of IIM-Udaipur

The admission details are available at :

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The tuition fee would 4 Lakh (payable in 3 installments) rupees including academic material per year excluding living expenses & other charges. Caution fee would be 25 thousand at the time of the admission which would be reimbursed at the time of the program, when the candidate will be leaving the institute.

Timeline for IIM Udaipur Admissions

3-Apr-11 Sunday : Release of Admissions notification in National Daily News papers
25-May-11 Wednesday : Last date for acceptance of Applications from eligible candidates at IIM Indore.
30-May-11 Tuesday: Release of shortlisted candidates for WAT and PI
10-12 June-11 Fri-Sunday : WAT and PI for shortlisted candidates at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai.
18-Jun-11 Saturday: Release of shortlisted candidates for admission
30-Jun-11 Thursday : Last date for receiving the acceptance from the candidates
11-Jul-11 Monday : Proposed date for Registration for the Programme and commencement of the term

 

For Further Details Click Here or Keep Visiting Your UdaipurBlog 🙂

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Illuminati 2011 – Pacific College Fashion Show

Pacific College Fashion Show

Illuminati ’11 A Fashion Show Organised by Pacific Institute of Fashion and Mass Communication in Association with Sadhna NGO at Sukhadiya Auditorium

The Show displayed Outfits, Jeweleries designed by the students in a Ramp Show. Accompanied by Dance performances on Western Songs. Check out the Few Pictures of the Show Below 🙂

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First Car Rally by Rajasthan Motor Club

Rajasthan Motor Club Udaipur

The city of lakes witnessed the car rally first in its on kind organized by Rajasthan Motor Club. The rally raised the current issue of corruption and spreads the message of corruption free Udaipur.

The rally started at 4:00 P.M. from Fathepura Chowki and ended at 6:00 P.M. at Sukhadiya Circle. Mr. Pradeep Kumawat, Director of Alok Sansthan flag off the rally. There were more than 30 cars who participated in the rally. The Rally was supported by Autokam Honda who provided their 2 Honda City and 2 Honda Civic.

The rally passed from many places. The route for the rally is : Fathepura Chwoki – Dewali – Fathe Sagar – Swroop Sagar – Shiksha Bhawan Choraha – Chetak Circle – Hatipole – Ashwani Marg – Delhi Gate – Bapu Bazar – Surajpole- Fateh School Road – Durga Nursery – Ashok Nagar – Shastri Circle – Residency Road – Panchwati – Sukhadiya Circle

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Vote for Shahnawaj – The Performer in Deewana Group from Udaipur

Shahnavaz with Shreya Goshal

Shahnawaj Khan  has been struggling in singing since the age of 12. His father Mr. Nisar Mohammad said that since childhood he was very keen to learn singing and playing musical instruments. He is a great Piano player and was mentored by his father. He moved to Muskut in 2002 and started performing in 5 star hotels, he stayed there for almost 8 years and that helped him to unearth his extraordinary ability to sing that led to wide spread acknowledgement. He is the only financial support for his family and comes form a relatively poor household. He came back to India in 2010 for his marriage and is now settled in Udaipur where he owns a orchestra group named ‘blue star orchestra‘ at Premidwara Marg, Amal ka Kanta, Inside Surajpole.

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He has numerous awards to his name and has even been the winner of “The Voice of Rajasthan”. His dream of meeting the singing sensation Sonu Nigam came true in X Factor where he is a member of the Deewana Group that made its way into the competition by their outstanding performance on “Piya Haji Ali ” at indore auditions and has since cruised through the boot camp in Mumbai and Goa, the group holds its position among the top 12 contestants and is widely applauded for its breathtaking stage performances.

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Vote for Deewana Group send xf 01 to 5252525

Watch the Video Performance:

Post Contribution by : Monika Jain Edited By: Chitransh Joshi

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Rejuvenate Summertime with fruits like Grapes, Watermelon and Litchi

Sit on your lounge chair in your balcony , chatting with your friends online. Life has become more simple and easy. Everything we need is just a phone call away. This easy life has restricted humans to do that bit of physical exercise which is required to keep the body fit and healthy. We need proper nutrition and a fit and body. After all health is wealth. Ice cream, Pastries , Snacks and other fast food items may be tempting, ever thought how sick they make you feel ??

Step away from the fattening food this summer and switch to organic, its low in fat and high in vitamins. Fresh fruits are full of nutrients which your body needs for proper functioning. Encourage people around you to include more fruit in their diet.

Lets take a look at the goodness of Watermelon, Litchi and Grapes

Watermelon

Thirst quenching, Sweet and Juicy Watermelon:

Watermelon is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature and is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene. Vitamin C and beta-carotene are very good at getting rid of harmful molecules. High intakes of vitamin C and beta-carotene have been shown in a number of scientific studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce the airway spasm that occurs inasthma, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A cup of watermelon provides 24.3% of the daily value for vitamin C. For a great summer thirst-quencher, blend chunks of watermelon with a few ice cubes and a splash of lime juice. Serve with a fresh mint leaf.

Litchi

Delicious Litchi:

Litchi has many health benefits as it is abundant in nutrients like iron, Zinc, copper, selenium where as Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium is a mineral essential triad for the formation of boneand framework of a fit body. It is required by children who are in a period of growth and also by adults to prevent osteoporosis. Fat content in the fruit is very low, so very good to be consumed by all age groups . It really helps prevent dehydration and keeps the body cool. Consume litchi every day to refine the skin and enrich the blood to improve physical strength.

Grapes

Colored, Fragrant, Plump Grapes :

Grapes are a healthy component of a person’s diet and have an abundance of nutritional benefits.Grapes are low in fat and free of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol, and are a good source of Vitamins. To enjoy Juicy , yummy grapes just refrigerate and enjoy them while watching your favorite daily soaps 😉 Its an amazing fruit with great taste and is powerfully delicious… Stick to a bunch of grapes daily and make your summers full of juices !!! Anything worth doing requires effort. What better gift can you give your family than the gift of good health?

So take up the challenge and ensure that your family gets their daily dose of these yummy fruits!!! Be a role model and set an example. Happy Eating !!!

A Post By Chani Soni

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Rajasthan Motor Club Organises Rally on 12th June

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Udaipur today is listed among the few cities which has its own car club as well an independent social club named Rajasthan Motor Club ‘RMC’. It’s one of its kind of club in India which with the help of its members conduct Mass Level Outdoor Activities carrying a “Social Message” for creating awareness.RMC will provide platform to all members who want to come together and add something for the betterment of the city.

About RMC:

RMC is a club launched in Udaipur with a motive of providing an enthralling experience for its members.  It is a club which will conduct Outdoor Activities where ‘long trips’ will be conducted for its members. There will be weekend trips as well as Monthly Trips where members will take part in a Trip which will carry a “Social Message“.

Soon they are planning to conduct a Social awareness rally about Anti-Corruption.

About Anti Corruption Rally:

The Rally will be conducted on 12th June, 2011. This event will comprise of 45 cars along with associates and will be supported by Autokam Honda (Distributor Honda Siel Cars) who will provide 2 of their Honda Civic and Honda City cars.

The rally as per the schedule:

  • Will start at 3 p.m. on 12th june 2011 from Sahelion ki badi to Sukhadia circle.
  • From Sukhadia circle will move to Fateh sagar.
  • From Fateh sagar will reach to chetak circle.
  • From Chetak circle will proceed towards delhi gate.
  • From Delhi gate will continue towards bapu bazaar and then to suraj pole.
  • From suraj pole will proceed to fateh school reaching towards durga nursery road.
  • From durga nursery will continue towards ashok nagar road covering shastri circle and reaching residency road.
  • From residency road it will ply towards panchwati and end at sukhadia circle.

Post Contributed by : Mehsum Abbas, Aditya Bhaskar

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Deewana Group wins Performer of the Day at X-Factor

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Deewana Group from Ratlam and Udaipur is one of the contestant group on X Factor India. They have struggled hard all their lives in their pursuit of Music. Having done innumerable local shows, now they feel it’s time for them to establish themselves successfully in the big dream city of Mumbai.
X Factor India is a big opportunity for them and its the only way through which they can fulfill their dreams. They performed on ‘Piya Haazi Ali‘ in Indore Auditions and got selected. Deewana Group was then shortlisted in Boot Camp at Mumbai and then became the Top 12 contestant at Goa Camp on X Factor India.

In Today’s first episode of X-Factor Top 12 the group will performed on “Khawaja mere Khawaja” song. The Group performed so well that all three judges Sonu Nigam, Shreya Goshal & Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave them standing ovation.
They were winner of  First episode’s “Performer of the Day” Award
The group mentor is Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Please do vote them Udaipur 🙂

Deewana Group Booking : +91 9772900819  ( Yash Sharma )

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