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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Zirakpur man loses 5.5L to overseas job fraud
A Mohali-based man allegedly duped a Zirakpur resident of ₹5.5 lakh under the pretext of arranging work permits for Italy and Hungary. A case was registered at Sector-17 Police Station under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC and Section 24 of the Immigration Act. (HT photo for representation) The accused, identified as Gulshan Tyagi, resident of Phase 7, Mohali, claimed to be a licensed immigration consultant, but failed to provide any valid work visa or refund the money. The complainant, Abhinav Dogra, a resident of Dhakoli, Zirakpur, who runs FA Education Centre in Mohali, stated that Tyagi allegedly introduced himself as a partner in multiple immigration consultancies located at SCO 85-86, Sector 17-D, Chandigarh, and TDI Centre, Kharar, portraying himself as a genuine and licensed consultant. Dogra made multiple payments between January 2024 and August 2024, amounting to ₹5,50,000, through both UPI transfers and cash instalments. However, despite repeated assurances, Tyagi neither arranged valid work permits nor returned the money. A case was registered at the Sector-17 police station under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 24 of the Immigration Act against Gulshan Tyagi. In a similar case, A 28-year-old man from Haryana was allegedly cheated of ₹1 lakh by a Chandigarh-based consultancy promising a lucrative security guard job in Dubai. A case of visa fraud has been registered against the owner and others of Fast Move Education Centre, SCO No. 60-62, 4th Floor, Sector 17-C. The complainant, Gaurav, a resident of Kurukshetra (Haryana), stated that he came across an online advertisement by the centre promising employment opportunities in Dubai. The ad claimed direct company contacts and easy visa processing for security guard jobs in the Gulf country. Gaurav contacted the centre through the given mobile number and later visited their Chandigarh office on August 20, 2023, where he met two representatives, Navjeet and Rohit. They assured him that his Dubai visa and job placement would be arranged for ₹1 lakh. However, even after several follow-ups, neither the promised job ticket nor valid visa documents were provided. Gaurav later discovered that the visa issued to him had already expired and was invalid. Repeated attempts to contact the accused yielded no results as they kept delaying the matter. Based on the findings, the police registered an FIR under sections 420 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code at the Sector-17 police station, against the owner and others of Fast Move Education Centre.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Techie can't leave the office on time, despite finishing his tasks: 'No one wants to be seen leaving early when ...'
A Reddit user highlighted a troubling trend in an IT firm in Mohali, where employees feel pressured to stay late, even after completing their work, simply because the manager remains online. This 'optics over output' culture forces staff to feign productivity to avoid being seen as leaving early. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Imagine having to lurk at the office after wrapping up your work, just because the boss has not logged off. A Reddit user recently lamented how his friend, who works at a Mohali-based IT firm, had no work-life balance , as his manager remains online till 8:00 pm, and no one wants to be seen 'leaving early' when the boss is still on post, which was shared on the subreddit Indian Workplace, highlighted how, despite completing their tasks well before the end of the day—typically by 6:30 PM—the employees at this mid-sized firm feel compelled to remain at their desks until their manager logs off, which usually happens after 8:00 PM. The strange irony? There's no pressing work that demands their time. Yet the office remains filled with people pretending to be engaged—scrolling social media, randomly typing, or simply looking occupied—just to avoid the stigma of leaving 'early.'The root of the problem lies in the manager's presence, the user explained. Team members feel a constant pressure to appear diligent and visible in front of their superior, even if their targets for the day has been met. This culture of 'optics over output' reflects a persistent mindset that long hours symbolize commitment, irrespective of actual efficiency or friend in question is reportedly frustrated by this routine, feeling emotionally and mentally drained by the need to linger solely for appearances. He believes he's not alone—and wonders if such a practice is the norm across Indian workplaces or a remnant of an outdated work culture where hours logged take precedence over meaningful post struck a chord with many fellow Redditors who shared similar experiences. One respondent argued that this kind of environment is self-sabotaging and that someone has to take the first step to challenge it. They speculated that even the manager might be waiting for someone else to break the weren't as optimistic. Some shared that in their experience, leaving the office early—even after completing assigned work—often resulted in being burdened with additional tasks, sometimes even handling work that wasn't originally theirs. Many claimed it's less stressful to feign productivity than to risk extra assignments without corresponding rewards such as bonuses, salary increments, or overtime user recalled a situation where their CEO criticized them for clocking out at 7:30 PM, even though the official work hours ended at 7. They were told that as a team leader, leaving before their subordinates set a 'bad example.'The post sheds light on a concerning cultural trend where the value of work is measured not by efficiency but by staying visible—often at the cost of personal well-being.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Fauji Singh's stories and a phone call from him brought me out of depression: Deep Shergill
Jalandhar: Mohali-based Deep Shergill, who has been participating in and organising runs for social and health causes, attended the cremation of marathoner Fauja Singh with a dozen sports enthusiasts. She says around 2016, when she was sinking into depression, Fauja Singh's stories and a phone call from him changed the trajectory of her life. Deep, who would invariably call him "Bapu Ji" (a respectful address for a fatherly figure), said that she lost her 22-year-old brother, Karandeep Singh Shergill, in a hit-and-run case in Mohali in 2011. "When that deep wound was still fresh, due to some other personal reasons, I started sinking into depression due to a prolonged traumatic experience. In 2016, my parents asked me to take up running, and I also read Bapu Fauja Singh's story about how he took to running to overcome grief and became an icon. I wore running shoes for the first time in 2016," she said. One day, her father, Mohanbir Singh Shergill, asked her to take a phone call without telling her who was on the other side. When she picked up the phone, the voice from the other side said: "Mein Bapu Fauja Singh bol rihan (this is Fauja Singh speaking)." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "It was such a big surprise for me that I was speaking to the icon whom I adored. During the conversation, I requested him to come to Mohali to motivate people for running. He promised that whenever he next came to India, he would come straight to us. A few weeks later, he landed at our family's school in Mohali. It did not seem to be a first-time meeting, and then started such a strong association that every year we would celebrate his birthday here in Mohali on April 1, and he would come to attend. He stayed with us on some occasions," said Deep, who was accompanied by her father, uncle, and her 18-year-old niece, Ibadat Kaur, from the UK. "His granddaughters and I were planning how we should organise his 115th birthday to make it a memorable affair," she said. "As I am part of the running community, I know how much he was an inspiration for runners across the globe and how deeply they are grieving the loss, that too in an accident," she said.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Void that can never be filled': PM Narendra Modi on loss; writes to marathoner's son
Jalandhar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in his letter addressed to Fauja Singh's son Harvinder Singh, said his loss left behind a void that could never be filled. The letter was brought to Jalandhar by Mohali-based Deep Shergill. The letter addressed to Fauja Singh's son, Harvinder Singh, was sent by the PM's office to Deep's brother, Harshdeep Singh Shergill. In his letter, the PM wrote: "An extraordinary personality, Shri Fauja Singh Ji inspired one and all, particularly India's youth, to make fitness an integral part of their daily life. His unwavering determination and remarkable achievements as an athlete truly set him apart." "Widely known as the oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh Ji became the first centenarian to complete the marathon successfully. That he took up long-distance running at a very advanced age speaks volumes not only for his physical fitness but, more importantly, his mental strength and resilience," added the letter. The PM concluded the letter by expressing his "deepest condolences": "May Waheguru grant you the strength and fortitude to endure the grievous loss."
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Minerva Academy become U14 champions in Gothia World Youth Cup
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) In a remarkable feat, Punjab's Minerva Academy FC on Saturday became the champions of Gothia Cup, touted as the World Youth Cup, in the boys under-14 category in Gothenburg, Sweden, two years after winning the U-13 title. The Mohali-based side beat Escuela de Football 18 Tucuman of Argentina 4-0 in the final on Saturday. They had won the Boys U-13 title in 2023 after beating Brazilian side Ordin FC 2-0 in the final, then becoming the first Indian club to become champions of the prestigious tournament. Minerva topped their group after beating LB07, Skoftebyns IF and Stensatra IF — all Swedish clubs. They then beat Sweden's Syrianska IF 2-0 in the semifinals with Rhythm and Chetan T scoring the goals in the 9-a-side match. In the final, Minerva emerged 4-0 winners against the Argentine club with Rhythm, Yohenba, Raj and Denamoni finding the targets. Minerva thus won the title undefeated. Sixty-seven teams from 10 different countries competed in the boys 14B category. The teams were divided into 16 different groups and Minerva were placed in Group 12. At Gothia Cup, Girls U13, Boys U13, Girls U14B and Boys U14B play 9-a-side. There are nine player on the pitch — one goalkeeper and eight players. Each team may use a maximum of 16 players (nine players on the pitch and seven substitutes) in a match. A substituted player may reenter the match. One over-aged player is allowed in the roster for each match. Other rules are same as in 11-a-side match. The Gothia Cup is the world's largest youth tournament organised by professional football club BK Hacken and is held annually since 1975 in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was the silver jubilee edition this year. A record-breaking 1,920 teams took part this year from the mere 275 in 1975. Each year, around 1700 teams from 80 nations take part in the Gothia Cup and they play 4500 games on 110 pitches during one week in July in a football festival of youngsters. PTI PDS PDS AT AT view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
