In the wake of the recent terror attacks across the country; be they in Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur or Guwahati, Café Coffee Day, one of India’s largest retail chain of coffee cafes is galvanizing the youth of the nation in a show of strength to demonstrate that they can make a difference. With 700 and more cafes across 107 cities in the country and the propensity to touch millions of youth everyday, CCD has initiated the ‘Cup of Good Hope’. Under this, CCD is inviting suggestions and ideas for a “better tomorrow and a better India”. The initiative will go on till the January 10, 2009, wherein CCD will collect all ideas/suggestions and then present them to some of the thought leaders of our country in a position to bring about the much needed reforms. Speaking about the campaign, Bidisha Nagaraj, President - Marketing, Café Coffee Day remarked, “The mood in the country clearly indicates that there is an immediate need for change. We are of the firm belief that the youth are our future and the best ideas come from them. We are happy to be a positive part of the mechanics that can offer solutions instead of tribulations and we hope that our customers take the opportunity to air their opinion and grievances and be a part of this much required change.”
All in one
Complete with lectures on communal harmony, meditation and yoga, the 10-day NSS Camp at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, was a house full event. Various competitions were also held. While Ifrah Mufti won the first prize in paper reading, Isha and Anamika bagged the top spot in debating and poster making categories respectively. Cultural activities including dance performances, skit on female foeticide and a visit to the slum areas of Chandigarh was also conducted. Ifrah Mufti of Class XII was also awarded the best volunteer.
