Chandigarh

Chocolates and cakes challenge traditional sweets

Traditionals SweetsChandigarh/Amritsar, Oct. 20: As a growing number of people in the cities prefer giving chocolates and cakes as gifts on Diwali festival, many traditional sweets are being replaced.

Many confectioners say that the recent trends have proved to be a boon for bakers.

One such shop is of Nik Baker''s in Chandigarh who are keeping busy these days cashing in the festive mood ahead of Diwali.

Diwali shopping spree in Punjab

Chandigarh, Oct 20 : Diwali, the festival of light, brings excitement to our mundane lives. And clearly visible is Punjab’s consumption oriented culture and the desire to spend without restraint during the festive season.

Besides myriad lights and dazzling fireworks, the markets are offering discounts and schemes along with a host of attractions to the shoppers.

Companies are displaying a range of products along with discounts and free gifts. The sale of high end products has taken off. “I am always excited during Diwali, because generally at this time we spend as per our savings. We are planning to buy TV and DVDs for our kids and families,” said Arti Sharma, a shopping enthusiast.

Chocolates and cakes challenge traditional sweets

Chandigarh/Amritsar, Oct. 20: As a growing number of people in the cities prefer giving chocolates and cakes as gifts on Diwali festival, many traditional sweets are being replaced.

Many confectioners say that the recent trends have proved to be a boon for bakers.

One such shop is of Nik Baker''s in Chandigarh who are keeping busy these days cashing in the festive mood ahead of Diwali.

Nikhil Mitta, owner of the Nik Baer’s IK BAKER''S, said: “I see a big change. People used to buy a lot of sweets last year, now they have shifted to chocolates and cakes. People don’t relish much Indian traditional `mithai''.

“A Lot of people are giving chocolate as a Diwali gift like dry cakes, fruit cakes and plum cakes,” he added.

Kapil Dev’s ‘Kaptain''s Retreat’ wows food lovers

Kapil Dev Now Becomes “Lt-Col Dev” Chandigarh, Oct 13 : A sumptuous meal among cricketing memorabilia is quite an unforgettable experience. And if one has on board cricketing legend Kapil Dev, the event becomes doubly interesting. Kapil Dev''s boutique hotel in Chandigarh called `Kaptain''s Retreat'' that greets its visitors with multi-cuisine specialties has virtually turned into a museum with rare memorabilia.

Cricketing legend Kapil Dev is now a leading hotelier.

Ludhiana beckons medical tourism

LudhianaChandigarh / Ludhiana, Oct 13 : The burgeoning healthcare sector in India, with world-class facilities, including the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipments, has been attracting organizations specializing in medical tourism for some time now. And Punjab, with its excellent infrastructure and medical facilities, has huge potential to attract foreigners as well as non-resident Indian (NRI).

In fact, Punjab occupies a special place in India''s growing health care facilities, be it brain surgery, hip replacement and even rejuvenation by traditional Indian medicines.

E-shopping would increase following security concerns

E-shopping would increase following security concernsThe body of software and IT services, Assocham said that India can witness a jump in E-shopping for the coming festival season in India. The E-shopping would grow by 180 percent and is expected to touch Rs 15,000 crore marks during Dusshera and Diwali in the metros and large towns like Lucknow and Chandigarh.

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