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This Month in Chandigarh: August 2026

From BRICS summits and farmers' protests to Onam celebrations, Chandigarh's community navigated a month of bold contrasts together.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
Politics & CivicChandigarh Hosts BRICS Health Summit Amid Paper Leak Row and Student ProtestsCommunity & OrganizationsChandigarh Hosts BRICS Health Summit; Electoral Roll Controversy and Civic Fund Fraud Cloud the WeekPolitics & CivicTraffic Curbs and Farmers' Agitation Bring Twin Disruptions to ChandigarhPolitics & CivicChandigarh's Public Spaces Under Pressure: Schools, Parks and the City's Livability at Stake
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Don't miss this month
Aug 01
Vivek Kapruwan Live Show
📍 The Laugh Club
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 09
Ekadashi
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 17
Nag Panchami 2026
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Gunjan Baweja
New physician now on Desi.Net
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Dr. Nimrat S. Sidhu
New physician now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Seema Wadhwa
New physician now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Ruchi Jain
New physician now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Lal Marwadi Restaurant
Marwadi
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
New Businesses & Openings to Know in ChandigarhWhere to Get an Authentic South Indian Breakfast in ChandigarhA Local's Guide to Grocery Shopping in Chandigarh
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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This Month in Chandigarh: August 2026