Airports India December 2019

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DETOUR

Tamil Nadu's capital city is the gateway to the South

AAI UPDATE

AAI officials pledge to work towards a corruption-free India

SWACHH BHARAT The world's largest sanitation revolution

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Chairman's Message

Taking forward the Clean India Revolution, AAI observed Swachhata Pakhwada from November 1 to November 15, 2019 Shri Arvind Singh Chairman, AAI

Dear Readers, The Indian Civil Aviation Industry is expanding in all dimensions, undertaking huge strides along the way. Taking charge as the Chairman of the Airports Authority of India, I feel elated to be a part of this growing and dynamic sector. AAI is consistently working towards realising the Hon'ble PM's vision of providing air connectivity to smaller cities and making flying affordable for common man.

Kalaburgi, one of the backward border districts of Karnataka, is now on the aviation map of the country under Regional Connectivity Scheme–UDAN. With the inauguration of a Greenfield Airport recently, Kalaburgi will be connected to Bengaluru, Hindon and Tirupati.

Taking forward the Clean India Revolution, AAI observed Swachhata Pakhwada from November 1-15, 2019. To mark the event, AAI's senior management, along with 400 employees, took the Swachhata Pledge at Corporate Headquarters. AAI airports and establishments across the country organised various events and carried out cleanliness drives in surrounding areas during the fortnight. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The future depends on what you do today.” Remembering the father of the nation, AAI has been using unique platforms to promote ‘Gandhian Ideology’ by creating a highly interactive environment at airports.

With an objective to propagate the thoughts and philosophy of the Mahatma

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especially among younger generation, an Inter-School Debate Competition was held at Corporate Headquarters on “Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in 21st century” where students from over 15 prominent schools of Central Delhi participated and presented their thoughts.

In order to share best practices and promote HR excellence and standards among airports in the Asia-Pacific, AAI recently hosted ACI Asia-Pacific Regional HR Committee meeting on the theme of “HR Readiness for Future Airports.” The committee, along with 30 delegates from 10 countries, were present at the event.

Passenger satisfaction is a priority for AAI and we ensure that the travellers have a hassle-free flying experience. A New Boarding Gate Management system was recently inaugurated at Chennai International Airport to ensure better interaction between airlines and Airport Operation Control Centre and help provide faster and accurate Flight Information Display System (FIDS) update to passengers. In order to provide safe travel experience to women passengers, an Allwoman Cab service has been started from DABH Airport, Indore.

Another innovative initiative is the introduction of the advanced sleeping zone at Tirupati International Airport. This facility will help passengers travelling long distance by road to get to the airport and to the

devotees who have to wait long hours before Darshan at Tirupati Balaji temple, at a minimal fee.

This year, AAI reached key milestones.

The accomplishments were not only technologically advanced but also environmentally responsible. One of the remarkable addition to the AAI journey was operationalisation of 102 metre-high New ATC tower at IGI New Delhi. Taking a major step towards alleviating the problem of delays in flight operations and to maintain the Indian airspace optimally, Central Command Centre (C-ATFM) of Air Traffic Flow Management was also inaugurated.

As part of AAI's initiatives towards environment protection, various steps like banning of single-use plastic items like straws, plastic cutleries, plastic plates etc. have been undertaken by airports to eliminate plastic items at passenger terminals. After rigorous efforts in this direction, 85 operational AAI airports have been declared Single-Use Plastic Free Airports.

As we move towards a New Year, we at AAI continue to dedicate our services to all our travellers ensuring safety at all times.

We hope to have more and more people joining in and believing in our efforts to work towards a cleaner, safer and a stronger Indian Aviation Sector.

Happy Reading.

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Adventure

Rishikesh has much more to experience than just divinity and yoga

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Detour

Ideal weekend getaways from the southern city of Chennai

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Festival

Rann Utsav is a carnival of music, dance and natural beauty of the white Rann

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Words of Encouragement

22 Diary

Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan talks about his airport experiences

52 Breathe

Arunachal Pradesh is a land inhabited by over 100 tribes

58 Palate

Christmas fare to tickle your taste buds

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Sh. @amitabhk87, CEO @ NITIAayog, while passing through @AAITVMAIRPORT recorded his appreciation in the Visitors' Book. #AAI cherishes the feedback given by him and is duty-bound to improve air passengers' experience and further improve India’s civil aviation infrastructure. @AAI_Official

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Thank u for the beautiful hospitality n taking care of us at #indoreairport @KapilSharmaK9

Sanitation revolution in India

AAI Updates 30 The Swachh Bharat

Mission has become a people's movement

20 AAI officials pledge to work

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towards achieving a corruption-free India

72 New initiatives undertaken

at Jaipur Airport to make it world class

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Kolkata Airport showcasing the handicrafts of the state with this beautiful display of sarees, for Diwali. Loved it! @JoyAndLife

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happenings

mark your calendar A list of festivals and events taking place in the month of December Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi

Bronze – Single Edition

Tapas Sarkar is one of the more engaging sculptors in the present art scenario. After practicing in different mediums, he has currently settled with bronze. Single Edition sculptures

by Tapas Sarkar depict daily rural and urban life of human emotions and feelings with nature.

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NSIC Exhibition Ground, New Delhi

DreamHack Delhi

This year’s edition will feature an array of games ranging from esports game titles like CSGO, Street Fighter V, Super Smash Bro, Tekken 7 and PUBG along with the classic collection of retro and table-top games where daily top scorers will be awarded from a prize pool of ` 75,000 for retro games and ` 100,000 for table-top games. Streamers of the country will get a golden chance to stream from the exclusive streamer zone.

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Dec 6-8 /2019

NSIC Exhibition Ground, New Delhi

Comic con

From the producers of the iconic New York Comic Con, this is India's greatest pop culture celebration.

The festival started in 2011 and features the best of comics, movies, television, gaming and cosplay.

With brand new experiences and the best of comics, books, film & TV, merchandise and gaming at Delhi Comic Con 2019, the event is the best way to end the year.

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Move towards sustainability India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta, a Godrej Venture intends to expand into a larger sustainable range As a brand, we are constantly introducing new range of products. It is our goal to refresh our products and designs every three months.

Our latest launch, India Circus, intends to focus on sustainable range of products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from organic cotton cushion covers to copper drink ware to an entire range

Future of luxury From providing luxurious spaces to maintaining the pricing, Ashok Singh Jaunapuria has excelled in both

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aking inspiration from his father, Member of Parliament Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, Ashok Singh Jaunapuria has also successfully managed to juggle his political presence along with his role as an entrepreneur. As an MD and CEO of the real estate company, SS Group, he has emerged as the head of one of the most trusted business conglomerates in this sector.

The Hibiscus residential project is an initiative of the SS Group and is located in Sector 50, Gurugram. Natural beauty is a core take-away for residents in this project, particularly for the huge 13.5 acres of land housing the

same along with natural greenery. A tranquil ambience for quality living, The Hibiscus possesses a total of 268 units and is representative of top class architectural methods that are climactically appropriate and fuse both modern and contemporary technologies and methodologies in a fitting manner. Attention to detail is what characterises the project best and it definitely strives to set a new benchmark in terms of lavish and comfortable living.

When asked to Mr Jaunapuria about the Hibiscus Project, he said â&#x20AC;&#x153; For us, space is what gives a luxury feel to a home. Quality is an important aspect for us, be it the materials or

of bamboo serve ware made from eco-friendly bamboo fibre.

Our focus will continuously be towards introducing a sustainable range in whatever we do. Our teams are constantly working towards innovating through sustainable design. We has trust that we can do much more with our designs and our range of products.

the fixtures. But that doesn't stop there. It is the finishing that makes all the difference. It is never just about using an expensive stone. It has to be something a person living there can cherish. It is not about living a flashy life. It is about a better day-to-day living experience so that people can use the space in their own way. And all this can gone into account while planning for Hibiscus, a luxury project, but with standards that can be maintained by the family using it."

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GMR Square, Aerocity, New Delhi

Food For Thought Fest

Konark, Odisha

International Sand Art Festival Held to coincide with the five-day Konark Festival in the same area, the International Sand Art Festival is a remarkable cultural event held by the Odisha Tourism Department. The festival sees renowned international and local artists competing to create the best sand sculptures. Not just that, you can even witness some stone, bronze and wood art during the festival.

Bangaluru, Hyderabad

DEC 7-8 /2019

Echoes of Earth Music Festival Echoes of Earth is India's greenest music festival. Nestled among lush greenery, the festival presents a stellar line-up featuring International and Indian musicians performing and celebrating one Earth. This festival unites people with a celebration of great music, art and culture, while upholding the leave no trace policy, entailing a deep commitment to the sustenance and preservation of the Earth.

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Dec 14-15 /2019

A special one of a kind initiative that focuses on the common heritage and history of the region, as well as the unique influences that make up a part of it, the event has set a benchmark as a forum for conversations, cuisines and the exchange of ideas and philosophies. This year too, the festival will continue to engage renowned culinary giants from across the South Asian region.

Dimapur, Nagaland

Dec 1-10 /2019

hornbill festival One of India's most colourful and charming festivals is the Hornbill festival in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. India consists of a variety of people who differ from each other in their culture, food, language etc. In the Northeast, a little corner has been occupied by Nagaland whose features are quite unrevealed to us. If you are not very acquainted with the 16 major tribes it's your chance to explore the unseen.

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SAI International Residential School A New-Age Global Gurukul

SAI International Residential School is a fully residential CBSE School for Classes V to XII that believes in holistic parenting with a 360-degree edge to education. The open boundaries of SIRS imbibe global education with the traditional Gurukul approach for the 360-degree nurturing of children. SIRS is a Gurukul with a difference that blends and optimises the deep-rootedIndian values with the global practices, creating a niche in the K-12 education scenario in Eastern India.

SIRS continues its pursuit for excellence and is ranked as Odishaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Co-ed Boarding School in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2019. Since its inception in 2018, SIRS has been conferred with many accolades such as the Emerging High Potential Schools Award 2018 from EducationWorld, World Education Award 2018 for being an Emerging School at the 12th World Education Summit. SIRS understands the need of the students in the

promise of growth REVA NEST is the ideal destination for business incubation, innovation and carving a path for future While understanding the education scenario prevalent in the country today, it goes without much argument that academia has to support in a big way to bridge the gap with the industry. Skill sets have to be honed and talent pool nurtured in order to ensure there is a pathway drawn for the young graduates stepping out of the folds of University.

This is where REVA has pitched in the last few years, orchestrating all efforts to ensure that students of REVA are given the right ambience and platform to realise their dreams. Where we all know that Business incubators support entrepreneurs to start businesses of their own by providing all the necessary amenities and support, very few of us dare to venture onto this.

Where a NEST is created REVA NEST is a non-profit start-up business incubator recognised and supported by MSME, Government of India and KCTU, Government of Karnataka. The incubating facility is well equipped with the state-ofthe-art infrastructure and supports start-ups with innovative ideas in the thrust areas. Currently, 17 start-ups are incubated and nurtured at REVA NEST. NEST incubates are more focused on addressing societal issues and are working on various domains to solve problems and to make the community live easier by utilising various technologies such as drone technology for agriculture, Virtual

21st century and has a dynamic curriculum that is responsive to their intellectual strength and personal interest.

SIRS believes in holistic education and enlightenment of each child; as stated as the mission of SIRS. The school encourages its children to develop a strong sense of self, an understanding of cultures, and an appreciation of the diversity of the human experience. Each child is inspired to contribute to the education process by harnessing his or her own abilities.

The school has adopted innovative and the 21st century learning methodology in teaching and renders skill-based learning through career-oriented inputs by trained teachers and mentors. SIRS educational ethos espouses an internationally minded curriculum that combines the best practices of both East and the West. All of its students are encouraged to be bilingual and have an appreciation and understanding of both cultures. International mindedness is not just about resources or facilities; it is at its core about a paradigm and ethos which value social justice, diversity, a sustainable planet, community partnerships and intellectual rigor through experiential learning.

At SIRS we are making Life Long Learners who are happy, disciplined, responsible, confident, humble compassionate leaders.

Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, AI, and IoT. The incubates of REVA NEST also emerged as winners of Karnataka Elevate 2019 - Grant Award, Berkeley IAG Smart City Accelerator Programme, and Drone Olympics - Aero India 2019.

Further, these incubates are supported

by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Innovation Grand Programme.

Why REVA NEST REVA NEST offers internship programmes to students in various domains including Web Programming / Application Development, Control Systems, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and many more.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India

Shri Arvind Singh takes over as Chairman, Airports Authority of India

Shri Arvind Singh, IAS officer of 1988 batch, took incharge as the Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), on November 6, 2019. As the Chairman of the Airports Authority of India, Sh. Singh will lead efforts to achieve AAI’s organisational goals of providing world-class airport infrastructure, top-of-the-line facilities and leading air navigation services in the world. Prior to this appointment, Sh. Arvind Singh was Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) in Government of Maharashtra. He also worked as Chairman & Managing Director of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. and the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (MSETCL).

A cleaner tomorrow Envisioning a cleaner and greener tomorrow, AAI's Chennai International Airport organised a “Mega Wall Painting” on November 23, 2019 as part of 'Swachhta Abhiyan'. The theme for the event was 'Environment and Tourism' and more than 1200 artists painted around 400 wall panels of Chennai Airport from International entry to the cargo terminal.

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Indo-Canadian Cooperation in Aviation industry

Greenfield airport at kalaburgi inaugurated Sh. B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka, inaugurated a Greenfield Airport at Kalaburgi, Karnataka on November 22, 2019 in the presence of deputy CMs of the state and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Chairman, AAI. The airport will be managed by AAI and will boost the connectivity in the region.

Cycle Expedition for swachhta

A high level Canadian delegation led by H.E. Nadir Patel, Ambassador of Canada in India visited Airports Authority of India Corporate Headquarters on November 13, 2019. The delegation team comprising of Mr Andrew Smith, Hon'ble Minister (Commercial), Mr Viney Gupta, Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada and senior officials from Bennett Jones LLP met the team of delegates from AAI. During the meeting, His Excellency, Ambassador of Canada in India commended AAI for its professionalism in development and modernisation of aviation infrastructure in India.

Launch of CATC Website

AAI launched CATC website https://catc.aai.aero on November 7, 2019 where Sh Atul Dikshit, Principal, CATC, did the honours. With the introduction of the website, public would be able to access the latest information on the courses, infrastructure, events & circulars about one of the premium Civil Aviation training institutes in India.

With an objective to spread awareness on cleanliness, AAI's Sports Promotion Board organised an All India AAI Relay Cycle Expedition 2019-2020. The cycle exhibition was flagged off on November 23, 2019 by Shri Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), AAI, in the presence of Shri I N Murthy, Member (Operations), AAI, and other senior officials. The expedition will cover more than 1,400 kms touching over 20 cities spread over five states in 20 days with cyclists disseminate the message of “Swachh Bharat Hara Bharat-Say No to Plastic” throughout the journey.

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about Shillong AIRPORT

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1 Shillong Airport, also known as Umroi Airport, was constructed in the mid 1960s and started operations in the mid 1970s.

After the acquisition of 224.16 acres of land in 2009, a New Terminal Building, built at a cost of `30 crore was inaugurated in June 2011.

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3 In 2015, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was allotted land for the further expansion of the airport.

AAI upgraded the airport with installation of an Instrument landing system (ILS), refuelling facilities, runway extension and removal of flight-path obstructions in 2017.

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5 The airport received its Category 3C license from the Indian DGCA in June 2019, allowing operations of Q400/ ATR 72 aircraft.

IndiGo began operations using an ATR-72 from Shillong on July 20, 2019 under the UDAN scheme with a daily flight from Kolkata Airport.

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AAI Update

Encouraging

India's Future to Stay on the Path of Integrity A commitment

towards integrity Observing Vigilance Awareness Week, AAI officials pledge to work towards achieving a corruption-free India Words: Directorate of Vigilance, CHQ, AAI

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very year during the week of Sardar Vallabhai Patel's birthday, October 31, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes the Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW). This year it was observed from October 28 to November 2. The awareness week campaign affirms the commitment to promote integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation.

This year the theme for the Vigilance Awareness Week, as decided by the commission was “Integrity- A way of life”. Integrity and ethics form the foundational pillars of a nation.

True development takes place when

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individuals and organisations are committed towards rectitude as a core value. Since corruption is deeply rooted in human values and morals of individuals and cultivating ethical values and integrity among the individuals is essential for building a New India.

Moreover, combating corruption is not just a matter of making laws and creating institutions, but to ensure that the laws are being followed. Hence, Vigilance Directorate of organisation plays a vital role in combating corruption.

It is the dream to make India corruption free and to lead the country on such a path needs a pledge from each individual. aaiofficial

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Marking the day

To mark the Vigilance Week, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) inaugurated VAW, where all employees at pan India took an Integrity pledge at all airports.

"I request all AAI airports to increase awareness amongst public and employees about Preventive Vigilance and support the fight against corruption."

– Sh Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), AAI

Taking a step forward towards the commitment to achieve a corruption free India, AAI held various awareness activities across all AAI Airports and establishments during the week. As the dignitaries took the pledge, they swore to take the country forward in a new direction, towards fulfilling the dream of a corruption free India, a better India.

Vigilance has a seminal role in safeguarding and strengthening the integrity of an organisation. During 2018-19, Vigilance Directorate of AAI recorded the highest ever recovery of `18,59,76,404 through various inspections.

"Corruption is like a disease, which needs to be treated, and Preventive Vigilance has a vital role to play in it"

Outreach Programmes conducted • 109 workshops/sensitisation programmes covering approximately 5500 number of participants were held discussing policies/procedures of the organisation and preventive vigilance measures.

• Various competitions such as debates, quiz etc. were held in schools and colleges on issues relating to anti-corruption, covering 89 cities in 25 states and seven UTs. • Around 16000 school and college students participated in various VAW activities organised

by AAI. • Distributed approximately 40,000 pamphlets/handouts on preventive activities, whistle blower mechanism and other anti-corruption measures.

• 40 Integrity clubs have been established so far in various government schools, including Kendriya Vidhyalayas, across the country.

• Around 2300 employees & 17,000 citizens took the e-pledge at CVCs website.

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Diary

At the

airport India's most loved stand-up comedian, writer, presenter and actor, Zakir Khan talks about his favourite airports

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ities have an identity of its own. At every place I have lived, I have experienced a different set of cultures and traditions, each unique and special to me in its own beautiful manner. This is why wherever I go, I try and encapsulate what that city has to offer. Indore, my city, where I was born has given me a lot. From a frequent change of houses, from one different locality to another, the flavour of Indore stayed with me as it is so consistent that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change as per class or caste/ religion. Indore truly represents Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means that 'the world is one family'. The populaces of Indore has this unique quality of accepting others as their own. Indore isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interfering but still caring, which is something I have inculcated in my behaviour too. However, Delhi remains to be favourite as I have spent so many years there struggling.

As per the saying that goes for lord Krishna, Indore is my Mathura or Devaki and Delhi is my Dwarka or Yasodha. I was born in Indore but I have learnt a great deal about life in Delhi. Indore prepared me well to reach Delhi and then unearth what we call living. There is this amazing connect, even if I am just passing by or I am there for a brief moment, like there is a connecting flight and my layover is in Delhi, it still feels like home. The extreme thrilling nature that Delhi wraps under its blanket is something which I love about 22

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the city. There is no midway in Delhi. If it is winters, it is chilling cold, if it is summers, you can feel that scorching heat.

Delhi offers you love in abundance.

I am a crowd pleaser and I like a place where there are people. This is why I

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love Delhi and similarly New York. You encounter such beautiful mix of crowd.

I am not much of a scenery person. I like to meet and watch people. It's like when you are at Times Square, you get to encounter so many different artists and people, sometimes even at three in the night. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I love about a place, the way that city breathes.

With life taking turns, I have realised, I spend my time less in any city and much more time at an airport, travelling. Going to the airport has now become like going to the office on a Monday. You are always walking at the airport and in my case, running. I am always late, so by any chance if someone turns up to get a selfie, I make them run with me. This is how I tackle when someone approaches me at the airport.

If at all I get lucky enough to have some extra time in my hand, I prefer chilling at the lounge. I shop a lot at the airports, especially shades. I keep losing them and AirportsAuthorityOfIndiaOfficial

keep buying them at the airport I visit.

Back at my home, I have so many empty boxes of shades.

I imagined airports to be a place where an actor goes after the actress, just like they show you in Bollywood movies but I was so disappointed at my first experience. At an airport, the security checks are so high and so many, which of course is a good thing, that one can’t really chase someone. On my very first trip, which was to Goa, I was so nervous and it won’t be completely wrong to say that I had a bit of inferiority complex. More scared as I was secretly hoping that nobody gets to know that it is my first time flying. Nevertheless, the flight took off and since then, there is no looking back. Today, if I have to choose between rail, road or air travel, my preference will always be air. Why will I choose anything but air travelling? I have worked so hard to earn this money so that I can afford the luxury that flying is, quick, smooth and comfortable.

I am also an avid sleeper. Once I place myself comfortable at my flight seat, I am sleeping. All my family members, friends and even my manager hate me for the kind of relaxation I find the moment I am inside the flight. There is a really funny incident which happened when I was flying to Dubai. I remember, the flight had a half an hour run and like I normally do, I just dozed off as soon as I boarded. I woke up in some time and I

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thought the flight just landed but I was then again deliberating that no I don’t think I slept for that long. Pondering that has the flight reached Delhi, I kept asking myself was it a connecting flight or not. It was only after good brooding, I realised that we were still haven’t taken off.

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Also, when travelling, I make sure I am wearing the most comfortable attire which mainly consists of slipper, t-shirt and a lower. Very casual. Once while visiting my ancestral village in Rajasthan to meet a few relatives, I got ready for the airport and my uncle went all frenzy.

He, in a heavy tone, asked, “Where are you going to change your clothes?” He was disappointed with my decision of being that casual for an airport experience. The thing is I almost live at airports and not in Mumbai really. One needs to dress comfortably when at home and the airport is my home.

Even though I mostly travel via Mumbai and Delhi Airport, I really like airports of Varanasi, Indore and Chandigarh. The airports there are small yet sufficient.

You don’t have to keep walking and the transition is amazingly smooth. Indore Airport is extremely well managed. Same is with Varanasi. Entry and exit are so smooth just like Changi Airport in Singapore, Dubai and Los Angeles.

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Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi has been extended to all farmers in the state.

This income support is transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal instalments of `2,000 each.

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Emergence of a Dynamic Uttar Pradesh UP government under CM Yogi Adityanath has successfully turned every challenge into an opportunity

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he largest and most populated state like Uttar Pradesh needed a multi-pronged approach for overall development, which became all the more important when the government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath started its holistic, balanced and farsighted approach two and a half years back. The guiding principle of this government is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas aur Sabka Vishwas'.

Launching, executing and monitoring of various schemes across this vast state is a big challenge, which the present UP government under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath is meeting with great success. The saga of development continues to unfold as the state looks ahead into a secure and prosperous future.

Kanya Sumangala Yojna

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thinking towards women. An amount of `1,200 crore is earmarked in the state’s budget for this purpose.

Multiple benefits for farmers

Agriculture is the lifeline of UP and its economy. In order to provide relief to farmers, the UP government has taken a series of measures to give succour to them. Among the first actions of the government was to provide relief to farmers who had taken agricultural loan. Such relief under the Kisan Rin Mochan Yojna has been provided to more than 86 lakh small and marginal farmers for agricultural loans amounting to about `36,000 crore. It has brought about much-needed relief to the small farmers of the state.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

From December 1, 2018, the union government had set the pace for financial assistance to the economically weaker sections and relief to a wide section of the society.

The provision for payment of `6000 per annum to farmers as Pradhan

The state government achieved a record in the procurement of wheat and paddy by government agencies without involving middlemen in between. The support price of the produce is being directly transferred in the bank accounts of farmers. The state government has substantially increased MSP of wheat, paddy, pulses and oil seeds and there has been a record procurement of cereals by the government. This has now made the two grains, wheat and paddy, the preferred growing option for farmers.

The economy of UP is mainly based on agriculture. Keeping this in view, the state government is giving top priority to the welfare of farmers. Essential inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, and other farming inputs as well as technical knowhow are being made available to farmers across the state in a timebound manner.

Several measures have been initiated for doubling the farmers' income by the year 2022. Eight Irrigation schemes pending for several years have been completed in the past two and a half years increasing the irrigation capacity by 2 lakh 67 thousand hectare, benefiting 2.35 lakh farmers of the state. Prominent among these was the Baansagar Project, which was proposed in the year 1973 and started in 1976. This scheme was completed and dedicated to the nation

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15, 2018. This has increased the irrigated area to 1.5 lakh hectares, and is benefiting 1.70 lakh farmers of Prayagraj and Mirzapur districts.

50 lakh farmers have been benefited by drip sprinkler irrigation scheme.

The state government has also taken steps to reopen and start the sugar mills lying closed for the past several years in the state, in addition to setting up new mills in Pipraich, Gorakhpur, and aaiofficial

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Munderwa, Basti. To provide succour to sugarcane farmers, payment of more than `73000 crore of cane price has been done.

UP is now India's No. 1 State • No.1 in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Rural and Urban)

Commitment to cow welfare

The state government is committed for conservation of bovine cattle in the state.

For this purpose, a substantial amount has been sanctioned for maintenance and construction of Gaushalas in the rural areas. An allocation of `180 crore has been made for conservation of bovine cattle whereas `158.50 crore has been sanctioned towards feeding of stray cattle.

• No.1 in setting-up micro, small and medium enterprises • No.1 in construction of toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission • No.1 in payment of subsidy to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme • The first state to implement the Skill Development scheme

Yogi Adityanath Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

Housing for all

The state has taken the lead in the country in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). 12,45,000 houses have been constructed under PMAY (Rural) whereas construction of 12,97,212 houses sanctioned under PMAY (Urban) is in progress. Under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojna 16,700 houses have been made.

Steps Towards better healthcare

To meet the shortage of doctors, the government has expedited the creation of medical colleges in the state. From the year 1947 to 2016, there were only 12 medical colleges established in the state whereas work of establishing 15 new medical colleges is in progress, out of them in 7 medical colleges batches of MBBS have been started. In addition,

construction work is in full swing in two AIIMS being established at Gorakhpur and Raebareli. Besides, the existing medical colleges and medical research institutes are also being improved and expanded. For the first time, the state government launched the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance in all districts.

Under the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission 1 crore 18 lakh poor families have been provided a medical cover of upto `5 lakh and 10 lakh 56 thousand poor families in the state have been brought under the ambit of state funded Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan to benefit the eligible beneficiaries deprived of Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission.

The government has been successful in curbing epidemics like dengue, malaria and preventing spread of encephalitis in the state. They ran a massive campaign with the help of UNICEF named “Dastak” against Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in AES and JE affected districts in eastern UP to eradicate these deadly diseases from the state. Awareness was spread about the diseases through mass media communication. Clean drinking water, sanitation drive, vaccination and early treatment were available so that disease could be nipped in the bud.

• The first state to implement the State Health scheme • Awarded for 100% implementation of the e-Tendering system.

• Awarded Krishi Karman Puraskar for highest production of oil seeds in the country

Owing to the effective measures, there has been a steep downfall of 35 per cent in the spread of JE/AES and the number of deaths has dropped by 65 per cent compared to previous years in the state.

Expressways Construction

Speeding towards the future The state will soon have world-class expressways providing excellent connectivity from east to west.

Prominent among these is the 341 km long Purvanchal Expressway under construction. The 297 km long Bundelkhand Expressway will start from Jhansi and will pass through Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur, Auraiya and Jalaun. From Jalaun it will connect to Etawah and reach Naseempur through Bateshwar in Agra before joining the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.

Land is also being acquired for the ambitious Defence Corridor.

Another important expressway to come up is the 92 km four lane Gorakhpur link Expressway for which land acquisition is currently being done. The state government has also decided to construct a 640 km long Ganga expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj.

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reader's corner

Revisiting history Author Vikramjit Singh Rooprai talks about his book that delves into the fascinating history and the great significance of forgotten Baolis

if neighbours can get active, the baolis can be put to good use.

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Your book has precise description of the functioning of the baolis with proper flow charts. How difficult or fascinating was it for you to understand the entire process? Or was it both?

When I learned the entire process, I was rather fascinated by the science behind them. A well for me was just a hole dug up to penetrate the underground water table. I was not even aware that there are so many layers of rocks and minerals deep underground. However, there are still few things that I have not been able to figure out. For example, out of 32 stepwells in Delhi, only two had non-potable water. How come, every time, our medieval engineers pierced the exact spot on the face of earth?

The book dwells upon so many baolis across Delhi, discussing various elements about the same. It must have involved so many visits. Which one of your visit do you think was most captivating? Can you share something about that day?

Red Fort Baoli, which I first saw in 2012 with Sohail Hashmi and Narayani Gupta was a game changer for me. Till then, I had not seen any Baoli with water in it. We were invited by ASI Director to observe the recent restoration. Water level in tank was lower than the water 26

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level in ground around the Baoli. Hence, we could see water spouts falling into the well. It cleared many of my misconceptions regarding baolis.

You have even talked about the possibility of reviving the baolis. After understanding all the challenges that it involves, what do you feel about it personally?

I have been part of many such discussions, on and off stage. I have even written few pages in my book detailing this topic. Revival of Baoli is technically possible. However, the amount of infrastructural change it demands, makes it the toughest task administration could take. Whenever we speak about it, the explanation sounds very promising. But we cannot deny the fact that land is so expensive in a city like Delhi, that we cannot afford to create catchment areas, which are required for Baolis to function properly.

Do you feel that your book is going to have an influence on the readers and we might soon see a working baoli?

We have four working baolis in Delhi and five other have water, which is not being used. It is just about the locals living in vicinity, who need to take appropriate action. Even if a small group

As mentioned in your book, there were many baolis that you had no access to and for some you needed permission from ASI. How difficult was it to get all the permissions sorted and how did you conduct your research on the remaining non-accessible baolis?

Baolis under ASI were the easiest to access. Seeking permission was smooth and quick. Local ASI staff at each Baoli was also very helpful. The problem was with the Baolis under private control. There are few Baolis on private properties and after several attempts, I was not allowed to access them. So what I know about them is only from the archival records.

Since this is a fact-driven book, did you face any problem while getting it published? How was the fact-check done?

Getting facts in order was the toughest part. Not much has been written about Baolis. Therefore the size of each chapter was reduced to minimum.

I cross-verified with several historic records, both written and pictorial.

I also checked with experts about each fact I found. Sohail Hashmi sir, the veteran historian of Delhi asked me to prove every story, before he approved the book and wrote foreword.

After the book was printed, I sent it to several historians across India. By the time it was formally launched, I had authenticated facts in the book from different people, who have been studying Delhi from decades.

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for the bibliophiles Get your hands on the latest books by noted authors nalak

Niyogi Books The story of the Buddha is wellknown, yet the original Bengali story of Nalak by Abanindranath Tagore remains unforgettable because of the sheer lyricism of the storytelling and the way in which the journeys of the Buddha and the young village boy Nalak are traced parallelly throughout.

The author, literally painting pictures with words, takes us through the story of Nalak’s coming of-age—his quest to find the Buddha, the joys and sacrifices along this path. As in unfulfilled love, Buddha and Nalak never actually cross paths, missing each other by a hairbreadth. But the relationship is still complete. And the bittersweet end describes Nalak’s homecoming, back to his mother.

Nalak is often treated as a book for children but it far transcends that label. It is deeply moving and profoundly philosophical. Nalak in its English translation has no chapters and the narrative flows

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like a meditation with subtle pauses.

The lyrical quality of the text and the intrinsic visual appeal in Abanindranath Tagore’s descriptions, though hard to portray in translation, have been brilliantly captured and nothing has been lost in translation.

Niyogi Books On 25 May 1967, in an obscure village of Bengal, nine men, women, and children died in police firing, while trying to take possession of the surplus land of a big landlord. It was a shock for a complacent nation that was oblivious to the plight of its peasants. It marked the beginning of the Naxalbari Movement. But why did they launch a battle against the mighty state?

sneak-peek The Game of votes

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Tranquebar Set in Cavel, a tiny neighbourhood on Bombay’s D’Lima Street, this novel is painted with many shades of history and memory, laughter and melancholy, sunshine and silver rain.

7 mindsets for success, happiness and fulfilment Thomson Press Swami Mukundananda unravels the secrets of the seven techniques of training the mind and intellect and unlocking the potential within.

No regrets

Harper Collins With sparkling advice from various leading women of different fields, Kaveree Bamzai's, No Regrets is the go-to book as we fumble and stumble through life.

Sage Select Taking the reader on a roller coaster ride, The Game of Votes showcases the full spectrum of the key actors and stars of the electoral arena, the rise and fall of political parties, the role of the digital and technology platforms, and the emergence of fake news impacting election outcome in India and across the world.

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aai update

honouring the mahatma

With the ongoing celebrations of 150 th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, AAI encourages the future generation to know more about the Father of the Nation

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lbert Einstein once wrote that generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth. He was referring to no one else but Mahatma Gandhi.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) believes in the 'Gandhian Ideology' and is using unique platforms to promote them by creating a highly interactive environment at airports. To perpetuate the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the noble ideals he represented and to 28

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emphasise on certain values of life that made Gandhi a Mahatma, AAI, along with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, is propagating his ideas through various channels.

Taking forward this initiative, AAI organised an Inter-School Hindi debate competition at its Corporate Headquarters where students from 9th to 12th standards from over 15 prominent schools from South Delhi participated, speaking ‘for’ and ‘against’ the topic, “Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in 21st Century.”

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1. First prize winner, Bhavy Gupta of Delhi Public School, R K Puram 2. Second prize winner, Ananya Tyagi of Delhi Police Public School 3. Ms. Rubina Ali, Joint Secretary, MoCA with Panel of Judges and teachers of participating schools 4. Third prize winner, Krisha Suri of Laxman Public School

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The students passionately expressed their views at the competition as they presented their respective motions and fervently invoked Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandel and other leaders while deliberating about the relevance and the significant role

"It was a remarkable event organised by AAI and whatever views were expressed, in favour or against, ended up honouring Gandhiji's memory." â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Laxmi Dass, Former Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission

"The school kids really rose to the occasion and did justice to the subject. Mahatma Gandhi and his time tested values of life were brought forth effectively." â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shashwati Jhalani, Former Librarian, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti

Gandhi played in shaping India and the Indian psyche.

The occasion was graced by the presence of Sh. Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), AAI, along with the esteemed panel of judges consisting of Sh. Laxmi Dass, noted Gandhian and former chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC); Ms. Shashwati Jhalani, former librarian, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti and Sh. Ajit Dubey, former ED

(Finance), AAI. Bhavy Gupta of Delhi Public School, RK Puram won the First Prize while Ananya Tyagi of Delhi Police Public School stood second in the competition.

Krisha Suri of Laxman Public School took away the Third Prize.

The competition honoured the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and gave the future generation a chance to know more about the leader before accepting or rejecting his philosophies.

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The Swachh Bharat

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ver the last five years, the people of India have rallied behind the clarion call of the Prime Minister and have collectively changed habits that they had held on to for centuries. India has witnessed a sanitation revolution – a movement, of the people, by the people and for the people. This massive people’s movement is arguably the largest behavior change movement of all time.

In just five years, India has gone from being responsible for over half of the

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world’s open defecation, to becoming the world’s leading sanitation champion. Since 2014, over 10 crore rural toilets have been built and over 55 crore people have stopped defecating in the open. But the real success of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is that it transcended above being just a government program, and become a people’s movement, a leading example for participatory development. It has shown that transformative change can be achieved if each and every individual contributes towards the revolution. From recruiting lakhs of swachhagrahis to spread AAI_Official

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the message of sanitation, to helping thousands of rani mistris break gender stereotypes and construct toilets, to having the Swachh Bharat logo on every new currency note in the country – SBM went far beyond the mandate of just one ministry.

The SBM has had a positive impact on the life, health, wealth and dignity of rural communities. Amplifying these benefits is the impact SBM’s has on the market economy and, in particular, on job creation, which is significant by itself.The massive improvement in India’s sanitation coverage has resulted in direct employment opportunities for masons, labourers and industries involved in supplying sanitary ware, and indirect opportunities for several associated sectors. A recent study by UNICEF has estimated that the SBM has resulted in a creation of over 75 lakh full time equivalent jobs in the past five years, and is likely to continue to create more jobs in the future. In

Since 2014, over 10 crore rural toilets have been built and over 55 crore people have stopped defecating in the open another study, UNICEF estimated that in an ODF village in India, each household saves an average of about `50,000 per year on account of avoided medical costs, time savings and lives saved.

World Health Organisation estimated that the Swachh Bharat Mission has saved three lakh lives already.

The SBM has contributed significantly to the country’s productivity. SBM’s impact on reducing malnutrition had been studied through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation health impact study, which reported that in Open Defecation Free (ODF) areas, there were 32 per

cent fewer cases of diarrhoea among children, 15 per cent fewer cases of stunting, and 32 per cent fewer cases of women with below normal BMI. Better nutrition and better health for women and children directly contributes to higher school attendance and improved learning outcomes.

What the last five years have proved beyond doubt is the importance of collective action when it comes to public health. The rapid improvements in sanitation across the country have had a positive spin-off on various other sectors of development as well. The effectiveness of other flagship programmes of the Government like Integrated Child Development Services, Skill India, 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', Make in India, among others, has increased manifold simply by improving the nutrition intake capacity of children and improving overall productivity. Ensuring that the SBM bases itself as everyone’s business, the Prime Minister himself set sanitation 31

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at the centre of the national discourse, comfortably making its way into everyone’s consciousness. Compared to pre-2014, every citizen of the country today is much more aware about the once shunned topic of open defecation and toilets. The 2019 study by BMGF on the assessment of SBM’s behaviour change communication gave us a number to put that in context: since 2014, the average rural Indian was reached by SBM messaging over 3,000 times. That’s almost twice a day every day for four and a half years!

The SBM is now focusing heavily on its sustainability and ensuring that no one is left behind, as it actively moves to the next level – ODF Plus. ODF Plus is the broader goal of overall cleanliness in India’s villages. The key factors in becoming ODF Plus are ODF-Sustainability, Solid Waste Management (biodegradable and plastic) and Liquid Waste Management (Grey Water and Fecal Sludge Management), as required.

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To reorient and institutionalise the capacities of members of panchayati raj institutions and swachhagrahis towards ODF Plus, a pool of skilled field trainers are being created in every district. These trainers will further build the capabilities of around 11 lakh village-level functionaries (beginning with 2.5 lakh sarpanches, 2.5 lakh panchayat secretaries, about six lakh swachhagrahis and masons) with adequate knowledge on keeping the sanitation momentum soaring ahead and moving from ODF to ODF Plus.

On August 15, 2014, we witnessed a defining moment in India’s modern history – a tipping point which led the country to a sanitation revolution, and on August 15, 2019, we witnessed one for water. The Prime Minister announced the government’s goal of achieving piped water supply for all households by 2024. The government has also taken a momentous step by creating a new Ministry – the Ministry of Jal Shakti by merging of the

Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation with and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the stage is set for an integrated approach to managing water more efficiently, preventing its wastage and maximising its utility. This Ministry is working towards bringing piped water supply to all households by 2024, with mandatory source sustainability and grey water reuse and recharge measures for an integrated and holistic approach to water and sanitation. This is being done through the Jal Jeevan Mission, an ambitious programme designed along the lines of the SBM as a 'Jan Andolan, a people’s movement, with integrated water demand and supply management at the grassroots.

The SBM is a shot in the arm for the world striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a fascinating story of political leadership like no other, harnessing the power of the people. It is a story of what is possible how the people of a nation, inspired by a leader, can come together and achieve the seemingly unachievable. aaiofficial

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An Innovative step by tirupati airport

Tirupati Airport takes another initiative to provide better flying experience with 'sleep zone' at the airport Tirupati Airport inaugurated the first ever modern sleep zone at any Indian airport. These sleeping zones are known as Capsule Hotels and are quite popular in Japan & China. The facility is being offered to passengers travelling to and from the airport at a nominal price.

Many passengers travel long distance by road to get to the airport and it can be very tiring. Some of the passengers even have to wait for long hours before their darshan at Tirupati Balaji temple and are on the lookout for a place to relax their tired limbs and take some rest. With the new facility being launched at Tirupati Airport, passengers will be able to plan their trips better.

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This facility was inaugurated by Sh. Arvind Singh, Chairman, AAI, in the presence of Sh. S.Suresh, Airport Director, Tirupati Airport in front of the aviation fraternity and few passengers.

The sleeping zone under the brand name â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SLEEPZZZOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is established and maintained by M/s Brand Midas Hospitality, an aviation firm based out

of Chennai, with presence in over 20 airports across India. It specialises in innovations across the field of aviation and has many firsts to their credit.

With the support and guidance of the Airports Authority of India for innovations, Tirupati Airport has managed to add one more innovative passenger facility and yet another feather in their hat.

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India Post celebrating 20 years of Ebixcash

T C Guruprasad CEO & Managing Director

Bestech Group launches iconic building in gurgaon Bestech Group believes in building more than trust for their stakeholders in presence of two industry experts as the founders of the company. Known for its extensive industry experience, Bestech Group has strong domestic presence, internally controlled assets and strong domestic presence for over 26 years of establishment. The group is also renowned for being synonymous with its quality and the company has successfully delivered a plethora of finely crafted residential, commercial, retail and hospitality developments across the country. It is a multi-speciality conglomerate and has explored various verticals.

The group plans to explore and delve into new & uncharted vistas at the portfolio through core experience and quality construction.

Spa Signature Tower

The latest launch in the portfolio of this group is the exclusive 107m tall iconic building situated in the ever growing region of New Gurgaon. Best in class, limited edition luxury living in the form of ready to move residences designed with utmost finesse offering four bedroom ultra-sized residences in the size of 4200 sq ft. With G+31 floors & three apartments to a core, this property is a part of the full fledge operational community- Park View Grand Spa that comes with variety of facilities, including pool, gym, cafeteria and much more.

Artistically designed by the internationally renowned architecture firm Chapman Taylor (master planning and architectural design practice based in London, UK), it’s an enthralling experience for an ultimate lifestyle.

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Being one of the largest sized apartments within the vicinity, comfort is what you will notice in every inch of these spaces. One can enjoy breath-taking views as every apartment is three sides open.

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Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries announced that India Post has unveiled corporate customised stamp to commemorate the 20 years of Ebix’s foreign exchange, remittances, payment solutions Indian subsidiary company - EbixCash World Money.

EbixCash is a global player in foreign exchange solutions and the largest issuer of prepaid cards in the country. The release of the stamp is a celebration of the company’s commitment to expand its India story. The company has near-term aspirations of expanding its operational footprint into the US, Canada, Dubai, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong markets etc. These growth initiatives, though supplemented as possible via strategic acquisitions, will be principally organic.

“We are happy to associate with EbixCash World Money and release a stamp commemorating their 20th anniversary. They being the leaders in travel, foreign exchange and prepaid solutions, we are happy to engage with them and be a part of their growth story,” says Swati Pandey, Director General of India Post.

“EbixCash World Money is one of the largest travel and foreign exchange companies in India and is poised to become a global player.

Over the years, our brand has stood for customer centricity and our endeavours will be to continue providing innovative solutions for the travel & foreign exchange needs of individuals and corporates,” states the Managing Director of the company, Mr. T C Guruprasad.

“Looking back at our two-decade journey today, we are happy to have grown bigger, better, and brighter. In 1999, EbixCash World Money started its forex operations, with a very humble beginning of just 3 branches in Mumbai (CST & Bandra) and Bengaluru. In the year 2000, we pioneered the plastic forex cards with Visa Travel Money and Citicorp Tampa, Florida. Years 2002 and 2004 saw our rise, where we were ranked among top 3 sellers of AMEX Traveller’s cheques, as also in the top 5 FFMC in Gross Merchandise Value and entered the airport operations. In the year 2007 and 2008, we expanded our network to 17 cities PAN India with 25 branches and became the first FFMC to get upgraded to Authorised Dealer CAT II by the Reserve Bank of India,” reminisces Mr Guruprasad.

The company ranked among the top 3 AD II players in 2012 and became the largest sellers of forex cards in India by 2014. They went onto expand their network to 45 cities PAN India with 100 branches and 1000 employees within a year and launched www.buyforex.com for online sale & purchase of foreign exchange. In 2017, the company became the first AD II in India to attract private equity investment; and soon thereafter became a part of NASDAQ Listed Ebix Inc. in 2018. With the recent acquisition of Essel Forex and Weizmann Forex in 2019, combined with strong organic growth, EbixCash has become the largest foreign exchange and money transfer company in India. “Little did anyone know that these milestones would take the company and the brand to a pedestal where it is now. Along the way, EbixCash World Money has truly created industry benchmarks,” concludes the Managing Director.

Truly a narrative of on-ground customer centricity, innovation and tenacity, which literally started in a garage and became India’s undisputed No. 1 in its space, ; EbixCash World Money has an extensive network today, spanning 145+ branches, with a presence in over 30 airports across the length and breadth of the country.

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Unplug yourself While Rishikesh may be known as the land of divinity and yoga, it has much more things in the kitty to keep you busy Words: Provati Dutta

Chandrashila trek in the Uttarakhand

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Shop Buy sandalwood chains and pearl jewellery for friends and family here.

Food Warm cup of tea served with maggi is something you cannot miss here.

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henever you talk about Rishikesh, the first thing that comes to mind is yoga. Yoga has been part of the culture in Rishikesh for centuries. Rishikesh happens to be the yoga capital of the world and people from all around the world flock here to practice yoga. And there are many practitioners too there who are willing to teach you this exercise and activity.

However, Rishikesh, being set in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand, has a plethora of adventure activities that one

should try their hand at. From bungee jumping and river rafting to safari in Rajaji National Park, there's no shortage of activities in Rishikesh.

River Rafting

Rishikesh's proximity to the Himalayan range with the Ganges flowing through it makes it an ideal place to go rafting.

Catering to every adventure junkie, the season starts post monsoons, with different options available to rafters.

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Camping in Rishikesh is famous because of the availability of plenty of adventures and tourist places around. Plan a two to three day trip and you can stay in the tents, engage with other travellers and participate in activities like bonfire, river rafting and many more games.

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afraid of water, this white water rafting is going to be fun for you, sans any breathtaking thrill. For serious rafters, the stretch from Shivpuri to Rishikesh can be a perfect amalgamation of thrill and pleasure. The rapids of grade-III can make the rafters skip a beat time and again.

Go Trekking

Set in a picturesque valley and surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna Rishikesh makes for an ideal place to go trekking. Perched atop 1330 m, trekking to the Nilkantha Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, can be a wonderful experience in itself. You will pass through a mix of flora and dense forests covering a total length of about 14 kms in this trek. If you're here for a week's time, Chandrashila Trek can be a great choice. Not for novice trekkers, this six-day trek, located in ChoptaChandrashila-Deoriatal Trek, is famous worldwide as the winter trek. You will be

3. Views from trek to Tungnath Temple 4. Safari in Rajaji National Park 5. River Ganga flowing through Rishikesh

greeted with snowy peaks peeking right into you as you walk the daunting trail 4000 m above the sea level.

Bungee Jumping

A perfect sport for adventure lovers, bungee jumping offers an exhilarating experience of thrill, fun and courage.

Bungee jumping in Rishikesh is an experience not to be missed. The city boasts of the country's highest bungee, operated by Jumpin Heights at a height of 84m, the experts who pioneered bungee jumping in India. The jumps take place from a cantilever platform constructed on a rocky bluff over a tributary of the Ganges. Located in Mohanchatti, Jumpin Heights is run by ex-Army officers and the jump masters are from New Zealand.

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The Rajaji National Park is known for having the highest number of housed elephants and for the famous elephant safari it conducts in the dark premises.

The closest entry point to the park from Rishikesh is through the Chilla Range.

Besides elephants, the park is also home to the sambar deer, the barking deer and different variety of birds.

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Stay options can vary from small to luxury ones, but if you are looking for an adventurous stay amidst the jungle premises, Panambi Resort and Spa can be a great option. Located inside the Rajaji National Park, Panambi Resort & Spa offers a serene atmosphere that promises to give memorable experiences to visitors. River Ganga and Chilla Ganga Canal are at walking distance from the resort. The resort boasts of artistically furnished rooms with personalised balcony, multi cuisine restaurant and a rejuvenating spa. The resort at present has 35 artistically decorated rooms, equipped with all modern amenities.

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Chennai Chennai's strategic location opens up unique experiences to nearby towns and cities Words: Rashmi Gopal Rao

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ften called the soul of South India, Chennai, earlier known as Madras, is a kaleidoscope of history, arts and culture.

A mix of the old and the contemporary, the capital city of Tamil Nadu located on the Coromandel Coast is a major cultural and economic hub of South India. A city replete with historic buildings, temples, museums, churches and beaches, Chennai is often referred to as the “Gateway to the South”.

Rightly so, Chennai is strategically located to several towns and smaller cities that offer unique experiences not only in sightseeing but colonial history, architecture, religion and gastronomy.

Here is a look at some of these destinations that form for ideal weekend getaways from this southern city.

Puducherry

Fondly known as “Pondy” and earlier known as Pondicherry, this union territory was a French colony until 1954.

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how to reach Chennai International Airport is 21 kms away from the city centre.

Shop Buy bronze, brass castings and traditional jewellery from Kumbakonam.

Food Do try Sundal, made from boiled chickpeas mixed with onions, at Marina Beach.

town that is authentically south Indian.

Streetscapes with bohemian vibes, chic cafes, signs in French and colonial styled buildings dominate the French town while the new part is a picture of hustle bustle and complete with traditional markets and temples galore.

The Aurobindo Ashram, museum and the renowned Sri Manakula Vinayagar temple are some of the sights not be missed while here. Taking a stroll along the promenade by the beach side is a perfect way to spend a serene evening.

Visit the unique township of Auroville and itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soul the Matrimandir for an experience quite like none other. A perfect place to sample French cuisine, buy ceramics or just soak in diverse cultures, Puducherry about 150 kms from Chennai must be on your to do list when in South India.

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An ancient city about 90 kms from Chennai, Kanchipuram dates back to the 2nd century BC. Ruled by several 45

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Nataraja temple is known for its spectacular architecture in the form of ornate towers, stepped wells and pillared halls dynasties including the Cholas, Pallavas and the Marathas, Kanchi is also known as a key pilgrimage centre and is home to hundreds of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. The Varadaraja Perumal temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and spread over a whopping area of 25 acres is one of the most famous temples here.

It is known for its brilliant architecture and the Kanchipuram idli that is steamed in baskets woven from Manthrai leaves and served as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;prasadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The town is also known for its world-famous silk weaves and silk sarees, which have been accorded with a GI (Geographical Indication) tag.

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Kolli Hills is little mountain range on parts of Eastern Ghats in Namakkal locale.

They were additionally alluded as "Kolli Malai" that is the "Mountains of Death." The reason is that early writing records the presence of a picture alluded to as Kollippavai that is over the 70 breathtaking curves.

coastal town known for its famous stone monuments that date back to the 7th and 8th century AD. The group of about 40 monuments have been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site and includes important structures like Arjuna's Penance, Pancha Rathas, Varaha Cave temple and the Shore temple. An erstwhile bustling port town, the monuments are grouped into chariot temples, cave temples, rock relief structures and structural temples.

The structure 'Descent of the Ganges' also called Arjunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penance, has the distinction of being one of the largest in the world. The light house, the maritime heritage museum and the seashell museum are some of the other places of interest in the town.

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Chidambaram

A temple town about 230 km from the capital city, Chidambaram is synonymous with the Thillai Nataraja temple. A testimony to the glorious temples built by the Cholas in South India, the Nataraja temple is known for its spectacular architecture in the form of ornate towers (aka gopurams), intricate pillars, stepped wells and pillared halls. A town that is the epitome of South Indian art and culture, Chidambaram is also famous for its mangroves located about 15 kms away in a place called Pichavaram. The latter is in fact the second biggest mangrove reserve after Sundarbans in the country.

Do not forget to shop for exquisite silk sarees and imitation jewellery when in Chidambaram.

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Somewhere over the horizon, deep blue skies merged with the nothingness of the salty white land, is the Rann of Kutch. To celebrate the natural splendour we introduce you to this celebration of colours, cultures and expressions.

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ocated at the far western edge of Gujarat, Kutch is not part of the usual tourist trail.

Rann of Kutch celebrates Rann Utsav every year that is a carnival of music, dance, natural beauty of the white Rann and much more then that when visited under the full moon.

Set up near a small village called Dhordo, it is easily accessible from the Bhuj Airport. There is a lot one can do while at one of the greatest desert festivals in India.

Feast your eyes with Culture all over

Your travel experience in the sparkling white marshland will prove to be a memory for all times to come.

The Kutch festival more or less is a journey that depicts the real culture of the Indian state of Gujarat. The extravaganza of the Rann Utsav creates an enchanting travel memory that lives in you for a long time.

Of all the things to do in Rann Utsav, attending the cultural feast, hosting folk artists from all corners of Gujarat is a must. They perform almost everywhere and every moment. You can actually live your romantic dream of a bonfire in the desert with white sand while you dance to the tunes of true folk music the fervour of which, extends beyond all things to do.

The carnival begins in Bhuj, and the entire district goes gala during the celebrating months. The finale of the festival is put up at Rann Utsav tent city.

Facts: The Palace of Mandvi is another marvellous catch there. Visit Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar and Dholavira while in Kutch during the festival. aaiofficial

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Tip: Visit the local villages to explore the art and craft industry. Here, get your hands on local handicrafts at slightly lower prices.

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1. Musicians playing local music at Rann Utsav 2. Tent city at Dhordho, Gujarat 3. Tourists riding on camel back in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Sightseeing and Adventure Tours

There are range of experiences in the Rann Utsav to unfurl. One can go for a solo ride on the desert on a Desert Patrol Vehicle. For an enthralling experience, you can also enjoy a hot air balloon in Kutch. The overlooking vibrant hues of the salt sand from the top is so enchanting that you will develop a compulsion to talk about it.

Activities to try: Visit Skyzilla for aerial adventure sports like ziplining. Desert safari, chess, carrom, camel ride, paintball and star gazing are few other options.

Beaching away in Mandvi

Spend some time while the blues touch the sky at the horizon. Do visit the nearby villages of Bhirandiyra, Khavda and Gandghi-Nugam as they arrange workshops for amazing handcrafted textile and fabrics.

The fabulous food options are just what you need to make your carnival experience more memorable. Two magnanimous dining halls serve scrumptious authentic Kutchi cuisine.

Besides, there are food corners that cater to the hunger calls at the odd hours of night.

Must try: In the villages, staple foods include bajra and milk, bajara na rotla with curd and butter milk.

Dating under the moonlight

White expanse of serene sand under the full bloom of the moon – it gets more romantic than words. And add to that a cultural fiesta. Rann Utsav of Kutch will impress you to the core. You can spend time watching the moon.

Tip: The perfect time to witness the white desert is during the full moon time of the year. The festival started on October 28, 2019 and ends on February 23, 2020.

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On a tribal trail Arunachal Pradesh is a land inhabited by as many as 26 major and about a 100 subtribes Words: Rashmi Gopal Rao

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anding in Guwahati and hitting the road for Itanagar was a perfect prelude to the land of surreal natural beauty and diverse landscapes, Arunachal Pradesh. The largest of the Northeastern states, Arunachal is a picturesque state with almost 82 per cent of its area being covered with evergreen forests. Matching its unique biodiversity is interestingly, the ethnic and cultural multiplicity of the state, given the fact that it is a land inhabited by as many as 26 major and about a 100 sub tribes. Each tribe is highly individualistic and all of them cherish their unique customs and rituals.

Nyishis

The first stop on our tribal trail was the quaint village of Chullyu about 85 km from Itanagar. Largely inhabited by the Nyishis, this village is famous for its organic farming practices. Nyishis are the most populous tribe in the state and are known for their physical prowess and sturdy body structure. Polygyny was a common practice during the yesteryears within this tribe.

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Yullo, Boori Yullo and Longte Yullo, all of which perpetuate worshipping the Gods for protection against evil spirits and for the well-being of the community.

Apatanis

About 50 kms from Chullyu lies the famed Ziro Valley, which is the land of the Apatanis and a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site. These tribals are known for their ingenious and innovative agricultural practices, which includes cultivating rice along with rearing fish. A major ethnic tribe of the state, Apatanis

have a vast knowledge when it comes to ecological preservation and conservation of natural resources.

The large nose plugs and facial tattoos, which are a characteristic trait of Apatani women, has a unique back story too. It is said that Apatani women were very beautiful and hence were often abducted by the men of neighbouring tribes. In order to stop this, the elder Apatani men forced young girls to wear nose plugs and tattoos to make them look less appealing! aaiofficial

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Shop Buy shawls, carpets, chadars and handcrafted bags in Tawang.

Food Bamboo shoot is a chief component of the Arunachali cuisine.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shamanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or the priest of the Apatani tribe is a key member and is known to prescribe 'remedies' for the problems of the Apatanis who consult him. He is believed to have intuitive powers and is able to 'visualise solutions' by slicing an egg into two using the hair of a wild boar. Like other tribes, Apatanis also have their own traditional attires, song and dance. Their main festivals include Dree (also spelt Drii) and Myoko, both of which are celebrated for welfare, fertility and prosperity and are associated with animal sacrifice.

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Travelling close to 200 kms from Ziro to Bora Rupak village in Upper Subansiri district took us to the land of the Galos who are mainly into rice cultivation though hunting was a traditional occupation during the yesteryears. A striking feature of a Galo home are the hunting spoils in the form of wild boar teeth, skulls, horns etc. Do not miss the bevy of handmade baskets in a Galo home, which serve a wide variety of purposes, right from sheltering livestock to harvesting rice. Mopin is a major festival celebrated for the welfare of the community and falls annually in April.

Women dressed up in traditional attire with rice flour smeared over their faces is a common sight during the festivities.

Tai Khamti Dance

The Tai Khamti dance "Ka Poong Tai" is one of the main dramatic art form of the Tai Khamtis. Unlike many forms of traditional Arunachali dance, the Khamti dance is a dance drama, expressively and elegantly reflect the rich culture of the Khamti Buddhist here.

Adis

The little village of Jamlo Mongku, about 150 kms from Bora Rupak, is home to the Adi tribe. Yet another major tribe, the Adis are mainly found in the hilly areas of districts like East Siang, Upper Siang, Lohit and Namsai.

Women wear traditional, colourful skirts known as Gale that they weave themselves. Locally brewed rice beer called Apong is a favourite and the tribe has a rich culture of song and dance. Solung, a harvest festival celebrated in September, as well as the Tapo aka war dance performed by the tribe are some highlights that are truly fascinating.

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Christmas Christmas fare is all about taking you back to the warmth of your motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and the nostalgia of family celebrations Words: Mini Ribeiro

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Christmas is all about tradition and is meant to be. It is the wealth of Yuletide culinary delights made at home that make for the best Christmas spread.

After all such meals are more about memories, than flavours.

Christians across India celebrate this feast, albeit with minor variations. But it is almost always about meat being centre-stage, and a large spread on the dining table, dotted with family members. Local ingredients and influences play a vital role in the dishes served on Christmas.

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appams. For the carnivorous quotient, it has to be an intensely-flavoured duck curry, with oodles of black pepper, vinegar, coconut milk, curry leaves and onions. The use of vinegar in their curries is a result of the Portuguese influence. Apart from duck, chicken and egg roast, too are relished.

Most Mangaloreans cannot imagine Christmas without the dukramaas. A must-have pork dish, this is traditionally eaten with sannas or steamed rice cakes.

Christmas is also about the Mangalorean delicacies like guliyo (deep fried rice

Christmas is a community feast in Nagaland. The entire village joins in the festivities after the Mass at Church

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Murmura Ladoo

Murmura Ladoo or commonly known as laiya ke ladoo are crispy ladoos made with puffed rice and molten jaggery.

Though puffed rice is not really nutritionally rich, it is light on the stomach and low in calories. Murmura Ladoos are quite filling and are among one of the most loved sweet treats of the country.

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marbles), kidiyo (sweet curls), nevryo (sweet puffs), rice ladoos and kokkisan (rose cookies).

Elsewhere in South India, homes ring in the celebrations with an array of traditional Indian delicacies. A traditional Telugu Christmas Day lunch is kobbari annam (coconut rice), chicken fry, mutton curry, carrot or cabbage and beans fry, sambhar or rasam and perugu pachadi (raitha). Desserts typically are boondi laddoo and ariselu.

In Eastern India, the Anglo-Indians in Bengal, bring in the festival by cooking meat dishes - primarily pork and generally a roast turkey or chicken.

Other than that, the Anglo-Indian staple, kofta curry and yellow rice is always eaten.

Christmas is a community feast in Nagaland. The entire village joins in the festivities after the Mass at Church.

Cooking the meal together and sharing, is quite the norm. Meat-centric dishes are popular and a sticky rice roti called Kumunupu sho is also eaten.

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Sorpotel, a dish of Portuguese origin is now commonly cooked in the coastal Konkan region of India, primarily Goa and Mangaluru AAI_Official

Pork Sorpotel Recipe by Chef Crystal Mendonca Ingredients: •

1 kg pork

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250 gm pork liver

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2 bulbs garlic chopped

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20 gm ginger chopped

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5-6 green chillies finely chopped

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50 gm East Indian bottle masala

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80 ml toddy vinegar

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5 gms turmeric

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40 ml oil

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Salt to taste

Method: Boil the pork and the liver (whole, seperately) with turmeric and salt.

Drain and cut into very small dice and mix with bottle masala.

In another vessel, heat oil and sauté the chopped garlic ginger and green chillies. Add the meat and the liver and sauté till the meat gets a brownish hue.

Pour in 500 ml water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add vinegar and simmer for about 1 hour till the meat is soft.

Serve with rice or pao.

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East Indians, in the good old days, had duck and chicken for the Christmas lunch. Duck moilee, was an intrinsic part of the celebrations.

Today, meat dishes, pulav and sweets occupy pride of place.

In Goa, Christmas is naturally all about food and wine. Pork sorpotel, a reddish-brown curry made with pork and liver, served with pulav or sannas (rice cakes), is on every family’s table. Chicken Cafreal, Mutton Xacuti, Pork vindaloo, mince chops, are other typical dishes. Of course, an array of traditional Goan sweets - kulkuls, peraad or guava cheese, date rolls, doce, milk cream and walnut drops, are a part of the kuswar (platter).

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Time travel

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Kurukshetra was and will always be mystical not only because it was the land where the Bhagavad Gita was born, but also because of the infinite stories attached to the sacred city Words: Devashish Vaid

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he holy city of Kurukshetra is revered all over the country for its rich cultural heritage and sanctity since time immemorial. It was the centre for Vedic learning and civilisation. Also the site of the great battle of Mahabharat that granted large scale religious and mystical importance

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to this part of the world, Kurukshetra is quite significant to the cultural fabric of India. And the month that sees not just the International Gita Mahotsav, but also the solar eclipse is the best time to visit Kurukshetra.

Located 160 kms from Delhi, it is connected by the longest and the oldest national highway, NH1. aaiofficial

The famous sarovars

Believed to be the cradle of civilisation, a holy dip in the waters of Brahmasarovar is considered a sacred deed. When the sun shines through the clean waters of the sarovar and meets the light of devotion of pilgrims it is an incredible sight to witness. Temples situated on the banks of the same will definitely lure you to capture hundreds of iconic shots. Well-lit during the night, it is indeed scenic and peaceful.

Another such sacred ancient water tanks of Kurukshetra is Sannihit Sarovar. It is believed that on the occasion of new moon day, the waters of all the tirthas present on the earth assemble here in Sannihit Sarovar.

Historical vibe

Yet another magnetic jewel in the crown of Kurukshetra is the Sheikh Chilli's tomb that consists of two tombs, a madrasa, Mughal Gardens and a truly amazing historical vibe.

Gita Jayanti Mahotsav

Image: Kurukshetra Development Board

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3 1. Chariot of Arjuna at Bramhasarovar; 2. Statue of ancient chariot wheel; 3. Devotees floating diya in Bramhasarovar

If a flood of devotees chanting Gita shlokas excites you, if unraveling the mystical knowledge of the Gita is your quest then this would be the perfect time for you to explore Kurukshetra.

The city is all set for the spectacle of cultural and spiritual events where people come from all parts of the world to celebrate the message of the Gita, and also commemorate the birth of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.

The International Gita Mahotsav is celebrated on the 11th day of the shukla paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Margashirsh month (November – December). This year, the mega event will be observed from November 23 to December 10.

Apart from the week-long craft fair, there will be laser shows, seminars, aartis, chantings, group recital of the Gita, a Kavi Sammelan, Gita Yajna, Ashtadashi Shloki Gita chanting by 18,000 students and performances by celebrities.

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AAI Update

Driving

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Striving for gender equality by providing respectful livelihood options for women, while looking after their safety, Indore Airport starts an all-women cab service Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ, AAI

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o provide women better travel experience and ensure a better livelihood to them, an all-women driven cab service launched from Indore Airport. The services were started after the help from the local NGO who have been working towards women empowerment for long time.

The drivers are equipped with the skills to manage all kinds of situations and have been trained in self defence.

The service was flagged off on November 4, 2019 by Indore MP

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Shankar Lalwani, in the presence of Airport Director Smt. Aryama Sanyal.

The Sakha Cab service will give an opportunity to women from low income group to earn livelihood as well as ensure safety for women passengers travelling from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore.

The special service initially started with three women-driven cabs and now there are total five women-driven cabs at the airport. The organisation plans to introduce at least 15 such vehicles soon.

The cabs have been stationed at Indore Airport and can be booked either through a dedicated counter there or over phone.

The drivers have been provided with different sprays to ward off troublemakers and cabs are monitored through GPS

Smt. Aryama Sanyal, Airport Director, Indore Airport took this opportunity to brief the public about the special cab services started from the airport.

Sh Rajendra Bandhu, Director of Samaan Social Development Society said the demand for women-operated

"The new cab services from the airport are equipped with advance technology to ensure better safety for the women passengers."

– Smt. Aryama Sanyal, Airport Director, Indore Airport

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cabs has been a long-standing one.

He informed that the facility has been initially launched at Indore Airport and Sakha Cabs plans to launch the facility at other airports as well. The drivers of the cab service have been trained in martial arts from the State Judo Association. Alongside, a panic button has been installed in the cab.

When pressed, these send an alert to the nearest police station, control room and the society's members.

The drivers are also equipped with different sprays to ward off troublemakers. Besides, the cabs are monitored through GPS. One of the new drivers, Ankita Rathore, said that the response till now has been warm and her clients were delighted to find a woman behind the wheels.“With all the safety gears offered by the cab service, I think safety is not an issue for us,” she said.

Arpita Arya, another member of the drivers fleet said, “It was difficult for our families to accept that the womenfolk would be operating taxis in the night but over a period of time, we gained confidence and are now in a position to face any situation.”

Our society is moving towards equality at a great pace and the journey has been marvellous to witness. With women taking incharge and proving themselves in every field, no job is now restricted to only men.

1. Sh Shankar Lalwani, MP Indore along with Smt Aryama Sanyal, Airport Director, Indore flagging of the cab service; 2. Sh Lalwani and Smt Sanyal taking the first ride in Sakha Cab.

Sakha Cab is just another feather on the cap of Indore Airport which has been taking innovative initiatives to enhance the passenger travel experience. The new cab facility will help women lead a life of dignity and foray into areas which have remained inaccessible to them until now.

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fly to the

royal city The capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis

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ounded on November 18, 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Since colour pink represents hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink, which is a marvellous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up AAI_Official

majestically against the backdrop of the forts like Amber, Nahargarh and Jaigarh, and other attractions like Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Chand Babri, Jantar Mantar, Govind Dev, Laxmi Narayan and Garh Ganesh Temple.

The historical forts and the marvelous architecture attracts many tourists to Rajasthan. Jaipur being the capital is a hub for such travellers. Jaipur International Airport is the main airport serving the state capital. The feeder cities to this airport are Shekhwati Region, Bikaner, Kota, Jhalawar & Ajmer and Agra area. The airport is the main diversionary airfield of Delhi Airport in case of bad weather or congestion at the national capital.

Brief History & Development

Located in the southern suburb of Sanganer, 13 kms from the city, Jaipur Airport was granted the status of international airport on December 29, 2005. The civil apron can now accommodate 14 aircraft and the New Terminal-2 Building can handle up to 720 passengers during the peak hour.

Jaipur International Airport consists of one runway, which is 3407 m long.

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Passenger Traffic Movement in past six years

With the increasing passenger footfall, a New Domestic Terminal-2 Building

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at the airport was inaugurated on July 1, 2009. The terminal has an area of 59,050 sq ft with facilities such as central heating system, central air conditioning, in-line x-ray baggage inspection system integrated with the departure conveyor system, inclined arrival baggage claim carousels, escalators, public address system, flight information display system, CCTV for surveillance, airport check-in counters with Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), car parking, etc.

Terminal 2 has 23 airport checkin counters, 25 (15 Arrival and 10 Departure) immigration counters, four customs and six security counters that can easily accommodate the passenger traffic at the airport and provide them a hassle-free experience.

Passenger Traffic Growth The New Intergrated Terminal Building has a capacity of handling 3.5 million passengers annually with all state-ofthe-art facilities. Jaipur International Airport witnessed a growth of 15.37 per cent in the last year (2018-19) with an approximate figure of 5.5 million passenger footfall.

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Jaipur International Airport is well connected to cities like Delhi and Mumbai as well as to cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Column 1 Jaisalmer, Surat, Varanasi, Amritsar, Column 2 Agra, Bhopal, Dehradun, Lucknow Column 3 etc. The airport also connects to international destinations like Muscat, Sharjah, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. At present, the airport has international flights operated by Air India Express, Air Arabia, Oman Air, Thai Smile, SpiceJet, Air Asia Thai, Air Asia X and domestic 73

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Know Your Airport Director Jaideep Singh Balhara joined as Assistant Executive Engineer(Elect.) in AAI in the year 1994. Presently he is working as the Airport Director at Jaipur International Airport since October 2016 prior to which he was the Airport Director of Guwahati and Chandigarh Airport.

Mr. Balhara completed his Master in Business Management during service and is certified International Airport Professional (IAP) by having achieved the academic requirements of the Global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme(AMPAP).

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flights of Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Go Air, Air Asia and Alliance Air.

Facilities

The New Integrated Terminal-2 Building is made of glass and steel structure having all modern passengerfriendly facilities such as central heating system central air conditioning, inclined arrival baggage claim carousels, lift, escalators, flight information display system (FIDS), CCTV, CUTE, CUSS etc.

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The airport is also equipped with CATIII B system, which facilitate landing of aircraft in foggy/poor visibility conditions up to 125 metre RVR. The airport is also equipped with Navigational aid and Surveillance Instruments such as ILS CAT-III B Glide path, Localiser, DVOR, ASMGCS, SMR, ADS-B etc and also with visual aids such as CAT-III lighting system, PAPI, H indicator, beacons and wind direction

indicator. Free Wi-Fi, tribes India shop, snack bar, handicraft shop, Rajasthani traditional item shop, bangles shop, leather accessories shop, forex counter, ATM, tourist kiosk, prepaid taxi, cab services, car parking have been made available for the comfort of passengers.

Key Achievements

In order to provide better visibilty during landing and take-off of aircraft in bad weather conditions. CAT-III B system has been provided at the airport. The aircraft operation is now possible even in low visibility of 125 m, resulting in decrease of flight diversions.

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• The airport is also working towards construction of the new state- of-theart Terminal Building at the airport.

• Construction of a cargo apron and MSSR and ASR are also being discussed as a future agenda.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Along with that Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS), Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC), Automation and Automatic dependent Surveillance— Broadcast (ADS-B) has been successfully commissioned at the airport. The work of 19 bays has been completed with extra parking, which also caters the parking requirement of diverted flights specially in winters.

New Initiatives

Many new projects are under execution stage and will be made operation in the coming months:

• The refurbishment of Terminal-1 building (11350 sq.m) is under full swing for international flight operation.

• Expansion of departure building is almost completed and eight new check-in counters are added.

• Parallel taxi track work is under progress. Once completed, the airport can handle more number of flights.

• Cargo building with 1,02,00 MT of annual cargo handling capacity is under construction stage.

• SITC of ILBS system (In-line x-ray for baggage) will be completed by December 2019.

The Airports Authority of India aims to achieve, consolidate and strengthen good corporate governance including socially and environmentally responsible business practices that balance financial profit with social well-being. In this series Jaipur International Airport has completed ‘AASHA’ Skill Training Programme for Underprivileged Women, Jaipur. Skills development programme for unemployed women living in ‘Sanganer’ area near the airport was also started. The programme trained 180 women in 16 batches on cutting and tailoring, soft toys making and tie & dye in the initial year. In order to provide better access to the training opportunity, the project is implemented in a centre based within the community where the beneficiaries live. The initiative has not only opened up new opportunities for the unemployed women of the community, but also opened up empowerment opportunities through collectivisation.

Serving the royal state of Rajasthan, the courtesy can be witnessed at the airport as they continue to strive towards better infrastucture and passenger facilities.

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in flight

Eat cautiously

follow

The food you should avoid on an airplane if you are allergic

Pack all the medications you’ll need in your purse or carry-on bag during the flight For food allergies, pack acceptable snacks in your carry-on instead of having airline food

allergy but it has been seen to have serious allergic reactions.

Wheat

Wheat allergy usually happens due to one of the proteins found in wheat.

Wheat allergy can cause hive, vomiting, rashes, and swelling.

Soya

Flying on an airplane with food allergy can be a bit terrible for you. And quite understandably so.

While in an airplane it as an enclosed atmosphere where you are more likely to come into contact with things you generally would not. In addition to that the medical resources are limited if one happens to have an allergic reaction mid-flight.

But this should not let you from flying. As long as you take adequate safety precautions, you can drastically reduce your chances of an allergic reaction on an airplane.

Some of the common food allergens that you should avoid on an airplane if you are allergic.

Eggs

Egg are one of the most common cause of allergy. Symptoms may be seen in the form of digestive distress, skin reactions, like hive and rash and respiratory problems. Mostly allergy happens due to egg whites.

Milk

An allergy to milk particularly cow’s milk is very common. Cow’s milk can cause IgE and non-IgE forms and can cause gastric and respiratory problems, hence should be avoided while on a flight.

Soya is also one of the carriers of allergens. The symptoms include the itchy and tingly mouth, runny nose, and asthma. Any soya product should be avoided while on an aircraft.

Tree Nuts

Tree nut allergy happens because of the allergy that gets into specific nuts and seed that mostly comes from trees.

Almonds, cashews, and walnuts should be avoided.

Peanuts

Peanuts allergy is another common allergy amongst flyers or co-flyers.

Normally, around two percent of adults have an allergy to peanuts. Though there is no known reason for peanut related

About the Author

Avni Kaul, Nutritionist & Wellness Coach, Founder NutriActivania.

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“Forty” is the only number that is spelt with letters arranged in alphabetical order.

From 0 to 1000, the only number that has the letter “a” in it is “one thousand”.

Zero is not represented in Roman numerals.

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