Airports India Magazine - January 2020

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Mysuru is home to several museums paying homage to its culture

AAI update

Empowering the marginalised by various CSR projects undertaken

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Chairman's Message

Shri Arvind Singh

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, under the UDAN 4.0 version, announced commencement of the bidding process for North Eastern region (NER), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Islands

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Dear Readers, As one more year of accomplishments has passed, India continued to be amongst the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. Taking the leap ahead in 2019 towards infrastructure development, we have ushered in a fresh year with exciting challenges and opportunities.

The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Forecasts have confirmed that this trend will continue in future. Not only airports in Metro cities, but other major airports are also witnessing heavy rush during peak hours. In fact, the growth is much higher in the tier-II & tier-III cities compared to overall growth. This has resulted in exponential demand for new infrastructure at airports as well as a surge in the requirement of skilled manpower.

AAI has concrete plans to take up the new challenges in terms of ensuring availability of adequate airport infrastructure and capacity building initiatives in line with the growth potential. AAI is going to invest `25,000 crore in coming five years for development and upgradation of existing AAI airports across the country. The Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned that additional 100 airports to be made operational within the next five years and AAI is meticulously pursuing the goal.

In the year 2019, AAI operationalised new airports in Pithoragarh & Kalaburagi. Civil 4

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enclaves at Hindon, Adampur, Bareilly were also inaugurated in this year. In addition to this, AAI has undertaken expansions / modification / refurbishment of existing terminal buildings, runways, aprons, and construction & upgradation of ANS facilities like control tower and technical blocks to ensure convenience, safety & security of its customers.

To establish and enhance strong regional air connectivity, the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the fourth phase of UDAN – 4.0 recently announced commencement of the bidding process with a focus on the North Eastern region (NER), Hilly States, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Islands.

The objective is to increase air connectivity through fiscal support, infrastructure development and to boost the tourism sector as a whole. The scheme aims to operationalise 1,000 routes and more than 100 airports in the next five years.

In AAI, we believe in promoting fairness, transparency and inclusiveness in official processes and procedures. AAI has been conferred with the Super Buyer (PSU) Award 2019 at the National Public Procurement Conclave 2019 for making `86.41 crore worth of procurements through GeM portal (Government e-Market Place) that counts as the highest purchase ever through this portal.

In December 2019, AAI participated in the 6th ICAO Global Aviation TRAINAIR PLUS Symposium, New Delhi, organised

by International Civil Aviation Organisation.

AAI delegation at the event reiterated its commitment on strengthening of training and research for ANS domain and its airports and also exchanged thoughts on global demographic changes and various ways to address these changes for sustainable development of the civil aviation sector.

With an objective to promote awareness of the best ATM concepts and to highlight the benefits of collaborative decision-making, AAI organised a workshop in December, 2019 with focus on integration of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) with Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM). The ATM experts from the ICAO APAC States shared their safety experiences in capacity constraint situation and discussed the implementation of ACDM and ATFM related issues. Integration of ACDM capabilities with ATFM at airports aims to improve air traffic capacity and demand balance by reducing delays, increasing the predictability of events during the progress of a flight.

In 2020, we look forward for setting many new benchmarks in aviation, enhancing travel and tourism, expanding & strengthening air connectivity, enriching customer experiences and developing new verticals to support the growth of the sector. We at AAI shall continue to dedicate our services to all our travellers ensuring their safety & security at all times. I wish all our readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year ‘2020’ and invite to be a part of AAI's journey on our social media platforms.

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Adventure

Revel in the pristine snowy landscapes and snowfall this season

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Detour

Nalanda flaunts the Kushan style of architecture

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This Republic Day, we remember the architects of Indian Independence

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Words of Encouragement

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Author Satya Vyas talks about his airport encounters

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Gangasagar is a congregation of people during Makar Sankranti

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Jim Corbett National Park is not just about jungle safaris, It has more to it

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Surprise! This #restroom is not from a star hotel, but from Chennai Domestic Airport.

For an #airport known for its poor facilities, which even got discussed in the Indian parliament, this new one comes as a surprise. Thanks to @AAI_Official I hope they maintain it well. @venkatarangan

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Vijayawada airport @AAI_Official @aaivjaairport has set a notable precedent as the first airport in South India to participate in our goal to expand #electricvehicle penetraion. We are thankful to AAI, and welcome more sucg #emobility initiative from across the aviation sector.

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Scenic beauty of Port Blair

AAI Updates 24 Empowering the

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organised by AAI to spread awareness on cleanliness

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72 Port Blair Airport connects tourists with idyllic tourist destinations of the world

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ibis Jaipur Civil Lines brings new zeal to the Pink City

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AHS-Home Program (AHS-HP) Advanced Hair Studio introduced another major step forward in hair regrowth and hair loss prevention – the AHS Home Program, which benefits you in multiple ways. It’s a complete and proven program that delivers. You’ll love the ease, convenience and the amazing results. This is the world’s first hair and scalp home treatment program that you can complete in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

The AHS Home Program combines the FDA cleared Advanced Laser Helmet with convenience, lightweight, cool, comfort and ease of use. This is a result of decades of experience, research, and artistry which resulted in the development of this state-ofthe-art hair loss and hair regrowth solution that helps AHS’ clients in not only restoring hair but also regaining their confidence and self-esteem. The approach to hair fall treatments and laser hair regrowth treatments is uniquely customised and involves the highest international standards, making AHS Home Program the best hair retention and hair regrowth treatment for people across the world.

The Advanced Laser Helmet is a biomedically designed laser hair therapy, specifically developed to treat hair loss. The helmet’s proprietary lasers are scientifically developed, high efficiency lasers that deliver maximum light and power. The penetration depth of these lasers has been optimised at a clinically approved wavelength for proven clinical effectiveness. Eighty lasers deliver therapeutic power for maximum scalp coverage. Scientifically designed, the AHS Home Program is the next generation hair program clinically proven for safe and effective treatment.

Khamma Gani! ibis, a vibrant and welcoming brand, has been evolving and enhancing its guest experience. On its journey to reinvent the brand’s lifestyle hotel experience, ibis continues to fascinate guests with its trendy spaces, easy going dining, and spirited entertainment. Flexible and accommodating, ibis properties reflect the culture of their destination through design, food and friendly hospitality. Continuing its voyage, and staying true to the brand’s global positioning, ibis Jaipur Civil Lines has reimagined itself through its unique design concept, dynamic interiors and dining for the new-age traveller.

Located in close proximity to the Jaipur railway station and Civil Lines metro station, ibis Jaipur Civil Lines features a vibrant and colourful lobby with traditional Pichwai artwork that connects to the ethnic charm of the Pink city. The lobby also showcases a visual abstract of the Jaipur city designed by renowned architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in 1727. Guests can use it as a map or even be creative and play a map game with their friends. For avid readers, there is cosy corner with an interesting collection of books from different genres and a web corner with high speed Wi-Fi to meet and the needs of business travellers.

“Jaipur has become one of India’s key markets for leisure, destination weddings and is an emerging commercial hub. With our commitment to deliver best-in-class services, we decided to refurbish our ibis property,” said Shwetank Singh, Vice President of Development & Asset Management, InterGlobe Hotels.

The hotel boasts 22 new premium rooms, which will appeal to family travellers, that feature three beds along with newly designed interiors with geo-contextual art. The guest lounge located on the seventh floor serves light snacks, tea, coffee and other beverages. The multicuisine restaurant Spice offers both local and international delicacies like Lal Maas, Gatta Curry, Papad Paneer Bhurji, signature ‘Spice It’ burgers and more. For an evening wind down, the lobby bar features a selection of mocktails, cocktails and wines from different regions. “ibis hotels across the country give us ample opportunity to explore and innovate.” said Sylvain Laroche, Director of Operations for ibis & ibis Styles India. “Our ibis values and its various initiatives have helped us successfully enrich the customer experience for our guests. With the support of our partners InterGlobe Hotels, ibis has become one of the most sought-after hospitality brands in India.”

“It gives me immense pleasure to showcase this restyled ibis property in Jaipur. We look forward to welcoming our guests to this heritage city and to providing them with the brand’s signature and highest level of service.” said Saumitra Chaturvedi, General Manager, ibis Jaipur Civil Lines.

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TRANSPORTatION THROUGH WATERWAYS IWAI aims to increase the cargo transportation through Inland Waterway Transport on National Waterways in the country The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established under an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1986.

The authority does the development and maintenance of infrastructure for shipping and navigation. In 2016, 106 new national waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016 were declared. With the five existing National Waterways (NW), the addition of the new ones takes the total number to 111 in the country currently.

Haldia stretch of the Ganga river.

Of the three multimodal terminals being built on the Ganga river, the ones at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Sahibganj in Jharkhand are already operational while the third at Haldia in West Bengal is likely to be operational sometime in 2020. The Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurated the multimodal terminal at Varanasi on November 12, 2018 and the one at Sahibganj on September 12, 2019.

India has 14,500 kms of navigable inland waterways. IWAI aims to increase the cargo transportation through IWT on National Waterways in the country. It has grown from 55.01 million tonnes in the year 2017-18 to 72.31 million tonnes in 2018-19 and aims to grow to 120 million tonnes by 2023-24.

On November 12, 2018, along with dedicating India’s first riverine multimodal terminal at Varanasi to the nation, the Hon’ble Prime Minister also received country’s first container cargo that travelled on National Waterway -1 from Kolkata to Varanasi.

In 2014-15, Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) was announced on National Waterway-1 (NW-1) to enable commercial navigation on the Varanasi10

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INLAND WATERWAYS – GROWING CONNECTIVITY

NW-1, along with proposed Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and NH-2, constitute the Eastern Transport

Corridor of India connecting the National Capital Region (NCR) with the eastern and north-eastern states, will function as a link to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and other east and South-East Asian countries through the Kolkata Port and IndoBangladesh Protocol Route.

IWAI heralds new promises for growth and employment in North Eastern Region (NER) too. Development of IWT in NER is a high priority for IWAI as it is in line with government’s focus on improving the means of communication and transport in remote areas of NER and also, the overall Act East Policy.

The West Coast Canal between Kottapuram and Kollam (168 kms) together with the Udyogmandal Canal (23 kms) and the Champakkara Canal (14 kms) in Kerala with a total length of 205 kms was declared as National Waterway-3 during February, 1993.

The Kakinada-Puducherry canals along with Godavari and Krishna rivers in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Union territory of Puducherry, with a total length of 1,078 kms was declared National Waterway 4 (NW-4) in 2008.

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The Brahmani river and Mahanadi delta rivers, integrated with East Coast Canal in the states of West Bengal and Odisha, with a total length of 588 kms was declared National Waterway – 5 (NW5) in 2008. The work is underway on the project.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES Inland Waterway Transport is the most environment-friendly mode of transport, compared to the other surface-based modes of transport.

• It is a non-water consumptive transportation with minimal resource depletion.

• It will facilitate reduction of pressure on Railway network and National Highways, relieving congestion, reduced emissions from vehicles and railway engines on nonelectrified routes, thereby reducing carbon emission and project footprint.

DEVELOPMENT OF EIGHT NEW NATIONAL WATERWAYS TAKEN UP DURING 2017-18 • Gandak River, with a length of 296 kms, has been declared as National Waterway – 37. It is located from Bhaisaslotal Barrage near Triveni Ghat to Hajipur in Bihar & Uttar Pradesh.

• Rupnarayan River, with a length of 72 kms, has been declared as National Waterway – 86. It is located from Pratappur to Geonkhali in West Bengal.

• Alappuzha – Kottayam – Athirampuzha Canal, with a length of 40 kms, has been declared as National Waterway – 9. It is located from Boat jetty, Alappuzha to Athirampuzha market in Kerala.

• Sundarbans Waterways, with a length of 172 kms, has been declared as National Waterway – 97 in West Bengal.

• Barak River (NW 16): The Project Cost is ` 76.01 crores. Key cargo commodities on NW 16 (121 kms) are Construction material, Rice, Coal, Paper & Goods.

• Goa Waterways – Cumberjua Canal (NW-27), Mandovi River (NW-68) & Zuari River (NW-111) Cumberjua Canal (NW27) – 17 kms: Confluence of Cumberjua and Zuari rivers (50 kms) near Cortalim ferry terminal

Factor(s) Considered Air Pollution

• Use of modern inland water vessels, with natural gas (LNG/CNG) as fuel will reduce emission of SOx (50%), NOx (70%), Particulate Matter (95%) and CO2 (25%). Hence, it will have negligible impact on ambient air quality.

• LNG/CNG engines on inland vessels have lower noise level and air emission than diesel engines. This has less impact on ambient noise level.

• Due to minimum requirement of land acquisition, there will be insignificant impact on ecology & biodiversity, agricultural activities as well as on the livelihood of the people.

• Further, keeping in line with government’s commitment towards putting in place safety mechanisms while creating such an infrastructure, IWAI has worked on putting up the highest health and safety standards for operation of terminal facilities and navigation operations.

• IWAI is working on a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan, which is under preparation in line with National Disaster Management Authority guidelines.

to confluence of Cumberjua and Mandovi rivers (41 kms) near Sao Martias Vidhan Parishad.

morphology, hydraulics, acute bends, shifting channels, meanders and current.

IWAI AS CARGO AGGREGATOR

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR IWT STAKEHOLDERS

As part of its preparedness for optimal use of its ongoing capacity development on various National Waterways, IWAI on July 31, 2018 launched a dedicated portal named “FOCAL” to connect cargo owners and shippers with real time data on availability of vessels.

FOCAL marked attaining of a critical milestone in the growth of country’s Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector as it will help overcome the unique navigation challenges the Ganga river throws due to its complex river

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The development works being undertaken by IWAI provide business opportunities to players involved in waterways in the fields of: • Cargo Movement • Dredging Works • Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Terminals • Barge Construction and Operations • Navigation Aids • Hydrographic Surveys • Manpower Supply for Vessels & Terminals. Training of Vessel Crews • Stevedoring and Forwarding • Cruise Operations • Consultancy Services for Techno-Economic Feasibility, Environmental & Social Impact and Market Analysis Studies, Preparation of DPRs. • Project Management Consultancy • Construction Supervision • Proof Checking of Design • Model Studies 11

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mark your calendar A list of festivals and events taking place in the month of January

Jan 4-12 /2020 New Delhi

New Delhi World Book Fair The 28th edition of New Delhi World Book Fair is a major calendar event in the publishing world. Besides the many literary and publishing conferences and programmes that are organised during the fair, it also opens up a gateway to the publishing and intellectual world of South Asia. In 2019, the fair, spread over an area of 24,000 sq m, attracted more than 800 Indian exhibitors and about 40 foreign exhibitors.

Jan 11-12 /2020

Riva Beach Resort, Goa

Goa Sunsplash It is Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest celebration of reggae music and culture, and has become a much-loved event on the festival circuit.

The emphasis for Goa Sunsplash as a festival is to offer a holistic lifestyle and cultural experience that reflects the reggae ethos, and help spread awareness of the principles that the reggae movement was founded upon.

Jan 10-12 /2020

Bikaner, Rajasthan

Bikaner Camel Festival Rajasthan The Bikaner Camel Festival celebrates animals and people at the same time. The camels are dressed in colourful and attractive necklace and anklets dancing on the classic tunes of the land. Throughout the fest, there are many cultural activities happening too, which includes camel race, dancing etc.

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Jan 16-19 /2020 Calicut, Kerala

KERALA LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2020 The fifth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival, held in association with the Kerala Tourism, is set along the shores of the Arabian Sea by the beaches of Calicut. The focus theme for KLF 2020 will be environment and climate change. The Guest Country is going to be Spain represented by a team of 20 artists, writers, and journalists. The Indian language in focus is Tamil with 10 writers. Other countries participating are China, Great Britain, Slovenia, Egypt, Ireland, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Madurai, Tamil nadu

Float Festival of India The Float Festival of India, Madurai, involves the carrying of Goddess Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Sundareshwarar in a procession to the lake where they are taken on a boat ride.

Early morning, the deities are carried in golden palanquins and escorted by elephants and musicians. On the banks of the lake the devotees worship the deities.

Jan 21-Feb 2 /2020

NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi

Jan 30-Feb 2 /2020

India Art Fair

The India Art Fair, founded in 2008, sees more than 75 galleries showcasing a breadth of modern and contemporary South Asian art, including painting, sculpture, new media, installation and performance art. The fair has a diverse programme that includes a three-day Speakers Forum, Performances, Book Launches, Curated Walks, and an art bookstore.

Rabindra Sadan-Nandan campus, Kolkata

Sur Jahan World Peace Music Festival

Jan 31-Feb 3 /2020

Previously known as the Sufi Sutra International Sufi Music Festival, this music festival is a free event presented by social enterprise Bangla Natak. It features top local and international Sufi musicians. Sufi music is qualified as "soul music" for Muslim mystics.

It's often used to transcend the physical realm into the spiritual one. There are music workshops all day and free concerts all evening, as well as an exhibition.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India

Kalyanmayee organised an art exhibition Prerna-3 Kalyanmayee, Airports Authority of India's Women Welfare Association (AAIWWA), in association with AAI Artist Forum (AAIAF), FIPA (Forum of Indian Photographers and Artists) and Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), organised an Art Exhibition, Prerna-3. The event was inaugurated on November 29 and ended on December 13, 2019. Regional Executive Director (Northern Region) MNN Rao, IAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Director (Training) EP Hareendranathan, Vice Presidents and other senior members of Kalyanmayee attended the innaugral event. The exhibition showcased the artwork prepared by 21 artists (amateurs and professionals) who participated in an Art Camp organised by Kalyanmayee in the month of July 2019. Renowned artists Jatin Das and Dilip Sharma were the guests of honour for the evening.

Aviation Safety Awareness Week AAI observed the Aviation Safety Awareness Week across all airports from November 25-29, 2019 to keep safety as a paramount in civil aviation. The resolution recognised the role of industry in helping governments to keep flying secure. During this week various sessions organised on different ways of implementing aviation safety measures through the usage of data, manuals & essential training.

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gold medal for the aai fire service team The outstanding Fire Service team of AAI performed in the 2nd Edition of Indian Fire Services Games, held in Lucknow. They earned 13 Silver medals beating participants from different State & Central PSU Fire Men. Team of 46 athletes won total 46 medals, including 19 Gold in tournaments like Shotput, Wrestling, Badminton, Arm Wrestling, Swimming, TT, Powerlifting, Archery, Body Building. The AAI fire service team proved its athletic prowess by accruing 14 Bronze in Athletics 5km, 10km & 800m, Long Jump, Table Tennis, Arm Wrestling, Archery, Badminton (Doubles) & Body Building.

Moment of pride for AAI

AAI Spreads Awareness on Cervical Cancer

According to a Lancet study, cervical cancer could be eliminated as a public health problem in India within the next 60 years. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and second most common cancer in women living in less developed regions. Under the leadership of Ms. Santhisree Murthy, VP, Kalyanmayee, the Social Welfare Committee, executed Cervical Cancer Awareness, Check-up & Post-treatment camps across India felicitated by Asia-Oceania Research Organisation in Genital Infection and Neoplasia (AOGIN) India. Over 8,000 women benefited from this three-year-long AAI-initiated CSR project.

On December 6, 2019 Mrs Anima Sonowal, a Kalyanmayee member, won Gold medal in high jump & pole vault. AAI also won a Bronze medal in Hurdle at International Athletic event, Malaysia. This is indeed a glorious victory for India and AAI. 15

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In 2013, Bhopal Airport became the first airport in the state to use solar power for running its utility grid system. A 100-kilowatt solar power plant was made operational in June 2013, with plans to install a one-megawatt solar power plant at the airport in the future. The airport has night landing facilities, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and CAT VII fire services.

A new Air Cargo Hub is being planned with land being sanctioned near the airport for the same, while for now, the old terminal building has been redeveloped into a Cargo Complex to increase cargo operations from the capital airport. The temporary Air Cargo Complex will be inaugurated in January 2020.

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In September, the Ministry of Civil Aviation started the process for granting international status to Raja Bhoj Airport. In November 2019, a joint central team composed of members of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation visited the airport to review the arrangements in starting immigration facilities, and did not find any major hurdles. The airport is all set to become an immigration check post and custom, which is a mandatory requirement for operating international flights.

To enable large aircarft to operate at the airport, the length of the runway was increased to 2,744 metres (9,003 ft) in 2010. The first international flight from Bhopal was to Jeddah, a Hajj charter flown by Saudia on October 23, 2010 for Hajj travellers.

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developing seamless navigation technology GAGAN Message Service (GMS): A step towards broadcast of Alert/ Warning message services through GAGAN (Indian SBAS) in India."

Words: GAGAN Team, CHQ, AAI

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ndia is more susceptible to disasters caused by natural hazards and ranks second in the number of disasters and number of people affected in the Asia-Pacific regions. These include droughts, floods, storms, extreme temperatures and wildfires, as well as mass movements such as landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis etc. During the occurrence of disasters, the conventional services of telecom & mobile coverage are impacted causing the failure of dissemination of disaster related messages/information to the affected areas.

Mobile network coverage has reached over major part of India. However, the last mile connectivity is still a problem for the people in deep sea, hilly areas, remote villages. Presently, various techniques are being used to alert the general public on the

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occurrence of natural disasters such as flood, earthquake, and metrological information etc. The disbursal of accurate information in timely manner can save life of people in distress due to these natural calamities.

a new initiative

GAGAN provides a civil aeronautical navigation signal consistent with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). GAGAN Message Service provides an opportunity to send alert messages and early warning messages over wider area within short time which will save life and reduce loss of property due to occurrence of natural calamity.

GAGAN satellites broadcast alert messages over Indian continent which could be utilised by any user having smartphone, receiver or a device which can receive GAGAN satellite signal.

This year, on October 9, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Honâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India inaugurated GAGAN Enabled Mariner's Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) App & Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) Forecast service of Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). The GEMINI App based on GAGAN Message Service (GMS) has been implemented with existing GAGAN system and is utilising GAGAN GEO satellites to broadcast alert/warning massages originated from Message originators like INCOIS to users.

How does it Work

The alerts messages from the various agencies will be processed and converted into SBAS format along with priority as per the nature of the alert message. After processing of the alert messages, IMGS will sent the aaiofficial

messages to Correction & Verification Sub-system (CVSS) of GAGAN system.

CVSS will make necessary correction & verification of the alert messages and after that the alert messages will go to Indian Land Uplink Station (INLUS) of GAGAN system. INLUS will uplink the alert messages accordance with assign priority to GAGAN geostationary satellites for broadcast of the alert message. The GAGAN enabled receiver which is configured to read the GAGAN message will receive the alert messages from GEO satellites, process it, extracts the ALERT/EARLY WARNING TEXT Messages and display the same.

Benefits of GMS

By using a GMS-enabled receiver, the users can directly receive informative/ alert messages and forecasts by various Indian Government agencies like the Indian National Centre for

Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) on the occurrence of natural disasters, calamities, dangers for the safety of life within GAGAN coverage area.

According to INCOIS, the oFZ advisories provide information on probable location on fish aggregation in the sea, while the OSF provides fishermen with accurate ocean condition. This device provides forecast every six hours for the coming five days on winds, waves, ocean, currents, temperature of the water so that fishermen can plan their activities accordingly.

GMS is a boon to overcome the problem of last mile reach, since the messages can be received directly from GAGAN GEO Satellites either on a hand-held GMS receiver for all users.

The technology

With the objective of establishing a better and safer tracking system for civil aviation applications in India, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in coordination with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) implemented the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation-GAGAN project as a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) for the Indian Airspace.

With the launch of GAGAN it has become easier to check the accuracy, availability, and integrity of all the phases of flight from the qualified airports with the GAGAN service volume. At present, GAGAN payload is operational through GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15.

With India being vulnerable to the natural disasters, the timely alerts because of GMS is going to help save a lot of lives.

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reader's corner

be Pure and Healthy Author Vidhu Mittal talks about the attempt to bring out all the subtle flavours of Indian ingredients in daily diet

How is this book different from the other(s)?

As with my previous books, simplicity remains the very essence of all recipes – each recipe has easy-tounderstand steps supported by stepwise photographs, followed by useful hints and tips. The attempt is to bring out all the subtle flavours of natural ingredients retaining the varying textures and colours of homely Indian food.

Radhika Karle, the well-known nutritionist, helped me establish the right proportions of all ingredients by balancing each dish with the appropriate nutrients and calories.. We have developed interesting meal plans that are suitable to general well-being and can also cater to specific dietary needs.

What are the key areas that you focused on while putting this book together?

Pure & Healthy focuses on clean and nutritious eating with fresh ingredients.

Food and nutrition form a vital part of our overall well-being. The idea for this book first took shape when I was diagnosed with gluten allergy and began 22

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trying out new gluten-free dishes that were appetising without compromising on taste. I soon realised that there are many who are interested in similarly easy recipes that can cater to specific nutritional requirements for diabetes, weight management, heart problems, etc. as well as for those who just want to eat healthy.

offering several health benefits. Over the years, these traditional ingredients have disappeared from our kitchens; rediscovering them has led my food journey with a renewed sense of excitement and joy. My focus has since been to make use of these natural, fresh, healthy and preservative-free ingredients that are nutritious and wholesome.

What is your idea of gourmet food?

Gourmet is really about good food and drinks that are aesthetically presented and often get wrongly associated with only fine dining restaurants. To me, gourmet food is the one that pleasantly responds to all your senses – smell of the aromas, varying textures to feel, delicate and natural flavours and of course the presentation should be a visual delight. This book, like its predecessors, attempts to do that – take the stress out of cooking and make it an enjoyable experience.

How do you think that attitude towards vegetarian food has changed over the years?

There is now increased consciousness of people on what they eat and its impact on their health. I am a vegetarian, and I respect that individuals make their choices on what their dietary preferences are. There is, however, focus on eating natural foods, organically grown, with the belief that nature through plants has given in abundance, all that we need to have for a healthy life. Vegetarian food is now almost universally available and vegetarian options are ever increasing in menus.

Tell us something about the recipes that you have covered in the book.

Your favourites?

My research for balanced and wholesome diets led me to explore traditional vegetables and ingredients like millets, sorghum and ragi – all packed with vital nutrients and minerals,

What do you think makes your book distinct from the crowd of Indian cookbooks?

This is my third book and the first two books were extremely well received.

The features of this book that stand out are - easy to follow recipes, clear photographs of all the steps, easily available ingredients, inclusion of all the courses of a meal from drinks, soups, starters, main dishes, breads and rice and desserts. There are also traditional accompaniments that go with Indian food. Every recipe has my own special tips which enhance the aromas, flavours, textures and colours of each dish. While the book is primarily with bias towards Indian cuisine these dishes can find their way into daily fare of any family.

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In his new collection of stories, many of which have never been published before, bestselling writer Ruskin Bond collects together his finest tales of the Himalaya, the mountains he has called home for over 50 years. One half of the book is devoted to unsettling, sometimes terrifying stories of murder, mystery, and the supernatural. Kicking off with the sinister ‘rhododendrons in the mist’, a brand-new story, this section assembles chilling stories like ‘a face in the dark’, ‘eyes of the cat’, ‘panther’s moon’, and ‘the skull’.

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“Goodness is the only investment that never fails” – Henry David Thoureau Words: Karan Peer, CSR Cell, CHQ

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he Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been a socially responsible enterprise, taking a lead to serve the society and is committed to enhancing the quality of life of people from the marginalised sections of the society, especially those people who reside in proximity to the airports. Though in recent years, it has not only adhered to areas near the airports but expanded its reach to every nook and corner in the country. The CSR projects by AAI are monitored centrally at the Corporate Headquarters but the execution takes place by the staff at the various airports thereby enhancing employee engagement and making them

socially responsible. AAI is committed to gradually increase its expenditure on Corporate Social Responsibility and contribute towards Nation Building. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has assigned the theme of “Education, Healthcare, and Nutrition” as the theme of CSR projects for AAI in FY 2019-20.

AAI spent around Rs 87 crores on 96 CSR projects in 25 states and UTs in FY 2018-19. AAI CSR board has allocated more than 83 crores for the CSR in FY 2019-20.

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in almost all verticals, the main area of focus has been School Education, Healthcare and Nutrition. AAI has been allocated 15 aspirational districts by DPE in various Indian states. Recently, AAI aligned itself with the government’s Jal Shakti Abhiyaan and gave a go-ahead to a water conservation project in Dumka district, Jharkhand worth Rs 10 crores. AAI has also stepped up its efforts towards development in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)affected aspirational districts. It has a community development project running in Ranchi in collaboration with

AAI CSR board has allocated more than 83 crores for the CSR in FY 2019-20

United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Recently, AAI also signed an MoA with District Administration, Aurangabad, Bihar – an LWE-affected aspirational district – for overhauling of 55 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). Apart from these two projects, we are building toilets in government schools of Mamit, Mizoram, and Chandel, Manipur, both of which are aspirational districts as well.

Out of the CSR budget, AAI ensures to spend 60% of it on the theme of School Education, Health & Nutrition, decided by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

A brief of ongoing CSR projects of AAI in various verticals is given below.

Skill Development

AAI in association with the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), is continuously working towards the upliftment of the underprivileged section of society especially SC/ST/ OBC/Women, unemployed youth & economically weaker section (EWS) of the society. A job-oriented skill development centre was inaugurated by senior officers of AAI under the programme at Kokrajhar, Assam, at an estimated cost of Rs 10.59 cr in November 2018. Similarly, a centre was opened at Assam Agricultural University campus in December 2019 by Shri Sanjeev Jindal, RED-AAI, NER, aimed to impart skill in the North-Eastern Region.

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shown them the way to community resilience. UNDP India is implementing a programme ‘Resilience Building of communities around Guwahati Airport’ under the supervision of the District Administration, Kamrup.

AAI has provided UNDP a fund of Rs 4.5 crores, to implement the project across 15 villages under three Gram panchayats of Rani Development Block.

To strengthen education facilities, desktop computers were distributed in five high schools in Guwahati under the project to build the resilience of communities around the airports. The project will cover 15 villages in the state. The works executed include upgradation of Anganwadi Centres, water purifying units, solar lamps, sanitation of villages, mobile medical unit and other awareness activities.

Another such intervention is the “Resilience Building of Communities around Ranchi Airport” project, which is being implemented at Namkum Development Block, Ranchi Jharkhand a rural tribal belt in Ranchi District.

AAI along with the UNDP has entered a partnership that aims to create an

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enabling environment for sustainable economic and social development, with a special focus on women and children.

With a net allocated budget Rs 6.18 crores, AAI along with UNDP envisions to address certain drivers of vulnerability that weakens a society from within.

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and poor community infrastructures, hence, envisioning sustainable and resilient communities. The project entails commissioning of the Mobile Medical Unit, up-gradation of Anganwadi Centers, renovation of toilets and solarisation of Public Health Centres.

Disaster Management

Apart from their regular duty, AAI employees at Guwahati volunteered in flood-affected areas of Palasbari, Majirgaon, Kamrup near Guwahati Airport where AAI distributed cooked meals to flood affected in association with Akshaya Patra, Hare Krishna Movement, Guwahati. About 23,000 meals to people affected were distributed during the devastating Assam Floods in July 2019.

Gender Equality

AAI Guwahati organised an equality workshop for transgender persons at LGBI Airport Guwahati where it advocated for their right to equality under CSR programme. The workshop focused on the recognition of rights of transgender as equals in this society and building synergy with them to live together in the nation and society.

Members of All Assam Transgender Association were the special guest on the occasion. AAI-North Eastern Regional HQ, Guwahati, also empanelled Swati Bidhan Barua as the first transgender advocate for its legal forum.

AAI also plans to impart skill training to transgender persons.

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ride towards clean india An All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2019-2020 organised

by Airports Authority of India to spread awareness on cleanliness Words: Corporate Commnications Team, CHQ, AAI

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irports Authority of India's Sports Promotion Board organised an All India AAI Relay Cycle Expedition 2019-2020 from November 23 to December 12, 2019 with an objective to spread awareness on cleanliness.

The cycle expedition was flagged off from the AAI's Corporate Headquarters in the presence of Shri Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), Shri I N Murthy, Member, Operations, Shri JK Goel, ED (HRII), and other senior officials. It was a five-leg journey that passed through five different airports namely, Dehradun, Pantnagar, Bareilly, Agra and Jaipur and ended at New Delhi on December 12, 2019. The expedition covered more than 1400 kms touching over 20 cities in almost 20 days.

Every stop initiated a cleanliness drive in the respective city during the expedition.

The 12 cyclists who took part in the relay disseminated the message of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swachh Bharat Hara Bharat-Say No to Plasticâ&#x20AC;?.

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1. Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR), AAI, flagging off the cycle expedition 2. Member (HR) innaugrating the expedition in a traditional way 3. Anuj Aggarwal, Member (HR) receiving cyclists at the closing ceremony of the expedition in presence of Member (Ops.) and other senior officials

The 1st leg participants were felicitated by officials and were motivated with the words of encouragement as to how important it is to keep the city clean and plastic free. The 2nd leg was flagged off at Dehradun by Shri Premchand Aggarwal, Hon'ble Speaker of Uttarakhand Assembly.

The third leg was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, GB Pant Agriculture Unit, Pantnagar, District Magistrate in presence of Shri SK Singh, APD, Pantnagar. The expedition from Pantnagar to Agra was escorted by the police.

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The 4th leg was inaugurated by SP City Agra in the presence of APD Agra from Agra to Jaipur. By the 4th leg, the cyclists were an hour before the estimated time in Jaipur. Shri JS Balhara, APD, Jaipur, of CHQ SPB along with 50 officials of AAI Jaipur carried out Swachhta Abhiyan there.

The zeal of the participants by the fivestage of expedition was unmatched.

The closing ceremony of All India AAI Relay Cycling Expedition was held on December 12. All the participants were received by Shri Anuj Aggarwal and Shri I N Murthy, Shri JK Goel along with officials from AAISCB-CHQ at AAI Officers Institute.

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inter is here! There are few who just find it apt to hide beneath a quilt and enjoy the sip of a hot coffee during winters, whereas some adventurous ones like to pack their bags and head to the place where they can challenge the freeze and enjoy the flakes of snow. India, being a huge country, has several picturesque winter destinations.

Let's discover few of them and find what makes them different from the others.

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Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir

Surrounded by vast acres of oak and coniferous trees, skiing through these snow covered forests is a thrilling experience

Perched at a height of 2130 metres above sea level, Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. Riverside location, snow-capped peaks, freezing weather conditions and surrounding calmness, all adds to the charm of this destination.

There are many hiking and trekking trails around Pahalgam. One can even explore these places on horseback.

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Set at a height of 2,800 metres, Auli in Uttarakhand is known for fascinating ski resorts and stunning natural vistas. Bounded by the snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, this hilly terrain is an ultimate stopover for skiing enthusiasts. The government here maintains various provisions to make skiing possible for everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both for the novice and professionals.

Surrounded by vast acres of oak and coniferous forests, skiing right through these snow covered forests feels highly thrilling. Starting from late November till March, the winters cover the mountains of Auli with blankets of snow, with January being the best fit for skiing.

A tiny hill station located about 13 kms from Shimla, Kufri lies at an altitude of 2,510 metres above sea level, and is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure lovers throng Kufri in the winters months to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered slopes. The white snow spread all over gives a very refreshing and chilly look.

People can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak. The other places to visit in Kufri are the Himalayan Nature Park, which has a collection of animals and birds found only in Himachal Pradesh, and the Indira Tourist Park, which is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides panoramic view of the locations around Kufri.

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14 kms to the north west of the main town of Manali, Solang Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. A favourite for adventure enthusiasts, parachuting to paragliding, horse riding to driving miniopen jeeps, Solang Valley has it all.

the best time to visit. Covered in snow, Tawang is replete with nature’s beauty.

Hiking to Gorichean Peak is one of the most popular activities in Tawang.

Perched at an altitude of 22,500 feet, Gorichean Peak is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh and the third highest in the Northeast. Tawang is also famous for its 400-year-old monastery, one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to be found in India, which is an important pilgrim centre for the followers of Buddhism.

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Commonly known as the “Lake District of India”, Nainital is one of the most beautiful hill stations in North India, surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as ‘Sapta-Shring’ – Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma,

Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda. Lying just over 270 kms from Delhi, Nainital often serves as a refreshing weekend escape. However, the best time to visit the place is from December to March when Nanda Devi Peak looks stunning in a white cover and you can feel the chill in the breeze while following snow-covered trekking routes. While here, don't miss the Snow View Point, renowned for mesmerising views. The cable car ride connects the foothills of Nainital (Mallital), with Snow View Point, 2270 metres above sea level.

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Ladakh tests your mental and physical toughness in winters. Besides doing the world famous Chadar Trek, one can also do other fairly lesser known but more challenging treks like Stok

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base camp trek, Markha Valley Trek, Sham valley trek. Regions like Zanskar become hotspots for winter treks as the river, lakes and waterfalls freeze during this time of the year. Pangong Lake, which acts as a teaser of nature's craftsmanship in summers, freezes during winters on which you can play cricket or drive your car. Most of the hotels in Leh are closed during winters, therefore, you have to stay in modest home stays or traditional Ladakhi houses.

Mount Katao, Sikkim

Mount Katao is an offbeat destination about 144 kms from the state capital, Gangtok. Mostly covered in snow till late March, one has to avail permits from the Army to enter the area where this majestic peak is located. A perfect place

for adventure lovers as sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and stone grinding can be enjoyed here during the winter season, the valley is also covered with attractive flora such as poppy, primula and rhododendron.

Munsiyari, Uttarakhand Take the trek

One of the most picturesque skiing spots of Uttarakhand, Dayara Bugyal has lush slopes along the beautiful alpine grasslands. The surrounding snow covered gigantic Himalayan peaks make for an awesome summer retreat.

Nestled on the shores of the Goriganga river, Munsiyari is situated in the easternmost hill district of Uttarakhand, bordering Tibet. Known as ‘Little Kashmir’, it is full of mountains, glaciers, trekking routes and awe-inspiring natural beauty. A fast developing centre for skiing and other winter sports, Munsiyari falls on the ancient ‘salt route’ from Tibet and is the entrance of the Johar valley, which extends along the path of the Goriganga river to its source at Milam Glacier.

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Ancient India Founded in the 5th century AD, Nalanda, Bihar, is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest living cities, still flaunting the Kushan style of architecture Words: Akanksha Dureja

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The ruins of Nalanda speak of the architectural distinctiveness of the Gupta period in India.

The structural beauty is a depiction of the periodic design aesthetics and skilled craftsmanship.

The excavations have evidence of construction on the site over different periods, all with an attempt to restore the campus.

hen I planned a trip to Bihar, almost all my friends asked, 'Why'. No answer was good enough for them; even the ones who shared my love for travel weren't convinced. I had nurtured a dream to visit Nalanda ever since I saw the ruins of this ancient university on the cover of my history textbook in school. It took two decades and a wedding in Patna to turn that dream into reality, and I wasn't going to let this opportunity go.

An uneventful road trip from Patna to Nalanda brought me face to face with the ruins of what once was the epicentre of Buddhism in India. There are a couple of theories about the origin of the name, Nalanda. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) believes the name came from "nala" meaning lotus stalks, that are found in abundance in the area, attributing Nalanda to be the giver of lotus-stalks. Another theory dives in the fact that lotus is symbolic here,

and Nalanda refers to the giver of lotus that represents the gift of knowledge.

Some texts also suggest that Nalanda represents a snake God named Naga Nanda. Though the theories are all interesting, it is sad that we couldn't figure out which one is true because what remains of this epic university is nothing but ruins.

The story of Nalanda dates back thousands of years ago when it was a prosperous village on a major trade route that ran through the kingdom of Magadha. A university soon flourished, under the patronage of the Gupta Empire and later under Harsha, who was the emperor of Kannauj. It became a cultural

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hub that attracted scholars from all over India as well as from far off places like China, Japan, Tibet, Korea and Indonesia.

It is believed that Nalanda hosted around 2,000 teachers to impart knowledge to as many as 10,000 resident students from all across Central Asia. According to the texts recovered from the site by the ASI, the Jain tirthankara Mahavir spent 14 years in Nalanda. Gautam Buddha is also said to have spent some time here, imparting knowledge to Shariputra, who was one of his two chief disciples. If we were to believe local legends, they say that even the security guards of this great university were so wise and learnt that they were given the responsibility to decide which student gets admission to the coveted university.

Today, multiple rows and columns of broken brick buildings are the testimony to what was once there - a hub of knowledge ranging all subjects imaginable; from grammar, literature and languages to mathematics, science, religion and many more. Local legends

Nalanda Multimedia Museum

The multimedia museum is a great place to visualise the history of Nalanda. The show is a 20-minute run and is about the history of Nalanda, told in 1990s style in 3D animation.

The museum has six sections providing detailed information about Nalanda and its heritage.

boast of the great Indian Mathematician Aryabhatta to be a student of Nalanda University. Such was the greatness of this university but sadly it couldn't stand the test of time. Delhi Sultanate's then ruler Bakhtiyar Khilji wreaked havoc and destroyed Nalanda in what is presumed to be a jealous rage. It is believed that the library (which hosted many rare Buddhist texts) burned for months before all the 'gyan' turned to ash. Many a lives were lost and what remained got buried deep under layers of ash and debris of a once prosperous town.

Much of what is known about Nalanda is from the texts left by a Chinese monk and scholar named Hiuen Tsang. The site of excavation today roughly ranges around 12 hectares but according to the texts left behind by the Chinese Monk, the Nalanda Mahavihara occupied a far larger area, almost as big as an entire city. The excavations began as early as 1931 under the British rule.

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today are a result of the hard work of Indian archaeologists spanning through decades. Each Mahavihara or Monastery is believed to be specialised for certain field of study, but all built in a way to encourage community learning through the day. The private chambers for the monks to retire for the night were also a common feature of the monasteries.

It is very interesting to note that these chambers were small rooms, lined all near each other with an artistic symmetry. Though close by, they were aesthetically designed so each student could get the privacy they need for study/meditation. It's an irony that what was once an ancient centre of knowledge is now buried under layers of modern civilisation.

The ASI has done a commendable job in excavating and protecting the remains of Nalanda. The ASI Museum near the World Heritage Site hosts the artefacts that were excavated along with the temple complexes. One could just look at these ancient items in awe and wonder about the past era and how these objects have survived centuries. Statues of Buddha in various poses, utensils, seals, coins, tools and even a bowl of burnt rice - everything is preserved perfectly behind the glass walls of the ASI Museum.

Nalanda or the remains of it leaves one in awe of what was one of the greatest universities ever known. A UNESCO World Heritage Site today, it

is testimony to a glorious past, which rubs shoulders with the present and manages to leave you awestruck. I was lucky to visit Nalanda during the World Heritage Week when Nalanda campus also hosted a small exhibition of the pictures of the World Heritage Sites across India. I was pleasantly surprised to see many schools had organised day trips for students, to teach them history not just through boring books.

Sometimes baseless apprehensions keep us from great experiences, and Nalanda was a well-in-time learning that Bihar has much more to offer than what the news channels make us believe.

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hile it is famous for its palaces and regal history, Mysore or Mysuru as it is now known has a plethora of museums that are a great way to see the city. Here are some museums that must be on your to do list when you visit the city next.

Regional Museum of Natural History

This is one of the region specific museums established in South India that focuses on the local flora, fauna and ecological wealth of the region.

The museum has a Xylarium or wood collection that has 60 timber species as well as a large collection of local seeds and their myriad uses - holy seeds, seeds for wellness, the role of seeds and festivals and sacred seeds. There are several halls here and one of them depicts 'Life through the Ages' as well as illustrations of some of Mysuru's best known aspects like its silk, jasmine flowers, Mysore Pak, masala dosa, agarbatti, petha, sandalwood, inlay works, silk and paintings. A variety of shells are also on display on the premises.

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If you love trains, this is a museum that you cannot miss. Started in 1979, this is an outdoor museum that has several exhibits of trains and is managed under the aegis of the Southwestern railways.

When you are here do check out the Austin rail motor car that has been adapted to run on rails and is still in working condition. There are several inspection cars on display as well as a YP 2511 steam engine and ES-506 model steam locomotive. A key display is the Maharani Saloon carriage that was used by the erstwhile queen to travel and the 45

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entire set of royal coaches including the bedroom and kitchen areas of the train.

If you are with kids, you can take a paid toy train ride. The ticket counter also designed as a train coach is where you can pick up rail souvenirs too.

Folklore Museum

Located within the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion in the Mysore University campus, the Folklore Museum in Mysuru is a stunning ochre hued structure.

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the museum and it houses thousands of indigenously made artefacts that range from excavated Palaeolithic tools and personal objects belonging to famous writers and poets. One part of the museum has larger than life sized puppets and folk arts like Yakshagana as well as masks, costumes,

folk instruments and figurines. The doll and folk sections represent the arts and folk culture of Karnataka precisely.

Outside the museum, do take a look at the wooden chariot collected by P.R. Tippeswamy the first curator of the museum.

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya

Housed in a cream hued building on Irwin Road, the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is actually a heritage building called Wellington House. This is again a regional chapter and the building was the headquarters of the early Commissioners of the erstwhile Mysore state after restoration of the Royal Throne to the Wodeyars of Mysuru. The upper storey has an art gallery of the

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Directorate of Archaeology and Museum paintings. Some interesting exhibits include the Gola, a brass water vessel used by the folk communities of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Lambadi costumes and jewellery as well as old tools and music instruments. Large terracotta figurines are kept on the outside as well.

Museum of Sculptures

This is a private museum that belongs to artist A Kiran Subbaiah, who has a collection of unique multisided sculptures. With over 200 sculptures on display, do check the five plus feet tall sculpture of Lord Adisesha, the serpent god that has been carved with 135 heads and a one of its kind sculpture. The best way to see the space is to meet Kiran who will show you around the space and explain how you can see the different forms in each sculpture. There are two in one sculptures (76), three in one (47), four in one (83), and five in one (6) with varied subjects and forms. Each sculpture has a different perspective depending on 47

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the side you look and yet never feels out of place as the work has been done very aesthetically. All the sculptures have been carved using a single stone to ensure that material is not wasted. The entire museum is the work of a single artist and you must go here to understand his passion for his craft.

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R.K. Narayan House

R.K. Narayan House is located in the quiet neighborhood of Yadvagiri has an interesting display of personal memorabilia of the author. This is his home where he lived between the 1950s and 1990s. The building a heritage site has two levels and has been modelled after Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House in England. This is a museum that has few visitors so you would most likely have the entire place to yourself as you explore the exhibits here. There are rows of books, his desk and chair, his clothes as well as his awards here.

The walls of the home have many photographs from his life as well as stills from the popular TV series Malgudi Days. Furniture, medals and personal belongings donated by the Narayan family are also part of the museum.

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Bhagat Singh

Among all of the architects of the country’s independence, no one is referred and remembered in more awed reverence than Bhagat Singh. So much so that the word ‘Shaheed’ (martyr) is an inextricable prefix to his name. Born in Banga presently in Pakistan, Singh was supposedly deeply affected by his visit to the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy site when he was just 12. Influenced by socialist revolutionary movements elsewhere in the world, Singh started the Naujawan Bharat Sabha in 1926, an Indian socialist youth organisation.

Singh was instrumental in several disruptionary incidents that he became a thorn in the side of the British. But two of his acts stand out and turned him into an Indian folk hero, especially of the Independence movement. In 1928, he shot and killed a British officer who he suspected had been responsible for the death of Lala Lajpath Rai, another freedom architect. But it was his act of exploding two improvised bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi that got him arrested and he was subsequently hanged for it in 1931 when he was 23. But his story galvanised the youth and led to increased protests all over the country.

Chandrashekar Azad

Born into an ordinary family in Bhabhra in present-day Madhya Pradesh, Chandrashekar was greatly influenced

by Mahatma Gandhi’s call for independence and joined the Non-Cooperation Movement as a student in Varanasi. He was subsequently arrested and gave his name as ‘Azad’ when he was produced before the magistrate which became a permanent suffix to his name. From there on, he became a revolutionary and was involved with establishing the Hindustan Socialist Republic Associa52

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Chandrashekar Azad was greatly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s call for independence tion, which also trained and mentored other revolutionaries, including providing them with shooting practice. His paths crossed with that of other freedom fighters such as Bhagat Singh and Ashfaqulla Khan and he was involved in the Kakori Train Robbery. Such was his deep belief in freedom and hatred of the British that when he was cornered by the latter in a park in 1931 in Allahabad, he preferred to shoot himself rather than be captured. Azad is considered to be one of the cornerstones for accelerating the freedom movement.

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Great leader

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was among few other prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle.

An Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist, he was the first leader of the Indian Independence Movement.

Invoked with awe and hallowed tones, Subhash Chandra Bose is among the architects of Indian freedom who is considered to be both worthy of emulation as well as enigmatic. Born in Cuttack under the Bengal Presidency of British India, currently in Odisha, Bose was an ardent believer and follower of Swami Vivekananda with a fervent patriotic zeal even as student. Bose was a natural rebel and his patriotism ran deep, so much so that he is believed to have slapped a British professor for a racist remark against Indians. It was this strong belief that prompted him to establish the Indian National Army or the Azad Hind Fauj as it was called. He is known to have famously given out a clarion call, “Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azadi doonga” (give me your blood; I shall give you freedom).

He established connections with likeminded people and movements all over the world, including Japan and Ger-

many, and organised attacks against the British establishment. He is supposed to have died in a plane crash in 1945, though some aspects of it are shrouded in mystery and has led to speculation.

Shivaram Hari Rajguru

Alongside Bhagat Singh, it is Shivaram Hari Rajguru’s name that is taken with admiration and respect. Born in Khed of the Bombay Presidency of British India, in present-day Maharashtra, to a Marathi Brahmin family, Rajguru came in contact with Azad and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. It was here that his skills were honed towards obtaining the country’s freedom. He became an associate of Singh and was instrumental in the killing of a British officer suspected to be behind the death of Lajpath Rai. Rajguru was arrested and hanged. But along with Singh, Rajguru’s death resulted in renewed vigour for the freedom movement and spurred the country’s youth to join in.

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ultural and literature festivals are a huge trend in India these days, with the winter months being the biggest draw. While good festivals count on a good format, the popular ones draw crowds by looping in celebrities. However, the just concluded Serendipity Arts Festival falls in a league of its own. What makes this festival stand out among others is the fact that it is devoid of unwarranted glitz and glamour, rather the festival focuses on content bringing the best of carefully curated art.

Like the previous years, the 2019 edition showcased over 100 dynamic projects across 12 iconic venues in Panaji, Goa. The festival transformed the city into a vibrant cultural space with multiple exhibitions, performances and immersive art experiences involving over 1,500 regional and international artists. The organisers, curators and directors of the festival presented a

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ringside view of the contemporary art scene in India, focusing on themes that relate to environment, society and culture.

Ms. Smriti Rajgarhia, Director, Serendipity Arts Foundation and Festival said, “It has been an immense experience bringing all the various creative energies from across the world and the South Asia region on one platform for the public to see, experience, re-imagine and interact with."

One of the worth mentioning exhibitions in the current edition is the Visual Arts and Photography at the Old GIM. Offering a diverse spectrum of projects, each exhibition provided a distinct tenet of artistic practice, from collections, archives and historical works, to performance and street art, and lens-based practices from around South Asia. On popular demand, this exhibition has been extended for public viewing till January 15.

The curation of the Dance programme this year attempted to engage as many forms of contemporary and traditional Indian dance as possible, including folk. At their core, these projects were interdisciplinary in nature, resulting in a balance between music, dance and drama. This year’s performances particularly emphasised on identity as an explorative subject through a series of two performances and a panel discussion curated by Leela Samson, Chennai-based Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, instructor and Padma Shri awardee.

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ivers, their places of origin, estuaries and confluences with other rivers or tributaries since time have been immemorial, associated with pilgrimage and holiness in India.

Prayer and worship at places along rivers and lakes is deeply ingrained and is an integral part of the social and cultural lives of people in India. And when the river happens to be the Ganges, the lifeline and goddess of millions, the religious significance of the same can hardly be overemphasised.

Gangasagar, also known as Sagar Island, is an island in the massive Ganga delta and is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

About 140 kms from the capital city of Kolkata, the island is part of the Sunderbans administration. It lacks the typical habitat and vegetation characteristic of the mangroves, but is an important pilgrimage centre for

Hindus given that it is located at the mouth of the Hooghly river, which is a tributary of the Ganga. It is here that the river breaks up into a number of streamlets and finally drains into the sea.

Legend of Kapila Muni

The island is synonymous with the renowned Kapila Muni temple.

Though built in 1973, the temple is steeped in legends and history that goes back centuries. Legend has it that Kapila Muni was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the son of a pious man, Kardam Muni. When Kapila Muni was wrongly accused of stealing king Sagar’s horse, he reduced the lives of 60,000 princes to ash. Later, on hearing the king’s plea he prayed to the Ganga river and finally with the help of King Bhagiratha, Lord Shiva agreed for Ganga to descend on the earth and help the king’s sons attain salvation. The auspicious day that Ganga descended happened to be the day of Makar Sankranti. There are several

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mythological tales associated with the temple and it is highly revered among devotees all over.

Braving the cold weather, it is a popular tradition for the people to buy jaggery available at this time. This is used in the preparation of the signature mouth watering Bengali sweets.

Do sample the indigenously prepared Dudh Puli and Nolen Gurer Shondesh if you happen to visit the island at this time.

Gangasagar mela

The occasion of Makar Sankranti that falls each year on January 14 or 15 attracts a congregation of people in Gangasagar. Second only to the mammoth Khumbh Mela, Gangasagar Mela is steeped in history and finds mention in the holy epics of Ramayana and the Mahabharata and has also been the subject of several poems, stories and novels.

During the occasion, the place is bustling with activity and teeming with tourists, devotees and sadhus alike performing a plethora of rituals. Naga Sadhus and ‘Sanyasis’ with their vermilion and turmeric smeared bodies and eclectic personalities are a common sight during the festival.

The event is a kaleidoscope of colour, chaos, culture and commotion.

Fun Fact

Second biggest fair after Kumbh Mela The Kumbh Mela is considered as the biggest fair in India with huge amount of people gathering. The Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair comes second to the former in terms of human footfall. The Gangasagar Mela is observed annually and only on Sagardwip.

Pristine Beach

Apart from the holy confluence, Gangasagar is popular with tourists for its stretch of white sand, cobalt sky and the placid waters, making it an ideal weekend getaway from Kolkata.

The scenic environs of the island have been the inspiration of many writers and poets, including Rabindranath Tagore. It is a practice for tourists and pilgrims to take a dip in the water before proceeding to the Kapila Muni temple. There is also a light house in the island that offers some panoramic view of the beach. Apart from sightseeing, there are little make-shift

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shops and shacks along the beach that are perfect if you want to treat yourself to some trinket shopping.

Getting there

If you are travelling from Kolkata, you can hire a cab to reach the ferry point at Kakdwip. Diamond harbour falls en route and the entire journey of about 100 kms can be covered in less than three hours. From Kakdwip, you need to board a ferry to reach the other side of the river, Kochuberia. Tickets are available at the government ferry terminal and there is a ferry available at regular intervals. Be prepared to wait here in queues during the peak period.

The half-hour ferry ride is scenic with scores of sea gulls flying close to the boat in anticipation of the grains that

Gangasagar Mela is steeped in history and finds mention in the holy epics of Ramayana and the Mahabharata are fed by the local vendors on the boat. As you get off at Kochuberia, you can either use public transport, which is available as frequently as every 15 minutes or hire a private vehicle to reach Gangasagar. The journey of about 20 kms is quite insightful as you witness some typical rustic scenes and native agricultural practices of paddy cultivation on your way. From the parking lot, there are plenty of cycle rickshaws that take you to the

beach and the Kapila Muni temple.

There are plenty of open cafes close to the temple where you can savour some local delicacies. The meals are freshly prepared and quite sumptuous.

Other attractions

The Bharat Sevashram Sangha temple, the Ramakrishna Ashram and the Onkarnath temple are the prominent ones. The Ramakrishna Ashram is known for its contribution towards uplifting the poor and needy in the region. If you plan to visit the island during the Gangasagar Mela, be prepared to brave some large crowds and serpentine queues at all places including the ferry terminal. All in all, rhe multifaceted place offers the right mix of history, recreation and adventure.

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Tigers playing in the river at Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett National Park is not just about jungle safaris.

It has more to it.

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ne of the largest and most conservative bioreserves of India, Jim Corbett National Park is on every travellers bucket list. While most people come here to see the elusive tigers, jungle safari is not the only thing you should be excited about. Camping, fishing, trekking, biking, bird watching, relaxing ashore a stream are few other things that most visitors miss.

Camp Near the Corbett Falls

Located about 25 kms from Ramnagar, Corbett Water Falls is surrounded by dense teak wood forest which extends its natural beauty. Corbett Falls flow down from a height of 20 meters, with gurgling sound complemented by the chirps of hundreds of birds. A visit to the Corbett falls is a worthy choice as it is a great place for camping, picnicking or relaxing. One can come here for a day camping with family and friends.

Forest authorities have provided basic facilities for the guests.

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Explore The Corbett Museum

The Corbett Museum brings the memory of the life of “Jim Corbett” and activities of the spectacular and distinguished person in the jungle of the Kumaon hills. The museum is a heritage bungalow of Jim Corbett, the renowned hunter turned environmentalist who raised the value of wildlife conservation. A visit to the museum can help you learn about the importance of wildlife while roaming around the vast and majestic vicinity of the Corbett Reserve.

The museum holds many belongings of Jim Corbett, including personal articles, paintings, sketches, manuscripts and last hunt of its own.

Fishing at Kosi river

Home of many aquatic species and fishes, the national park offers lot of opportunities for angling enthusiasts.

Fun Fact The grassland of Dhikala is the best place for bird watching. More than 50 type’s birds are found here. Large owls include the Brown Fish Owl and the rare Tawny Fish Owl. You can also see Red Avadavat and Storkbilled Kingfisher.

Anglers from around the world come here in search of fishes like mahseer fish, goonch fish and several species of carps and loaches. Goonch is a giant catfish that can grow to a length of over six feet and can run to 250 lb. This species is widespread throughout Asia, but the largest specimens are usually reported from India. The name Mahasheer is made up of two local words – “Maha” meaning big and “sher” meaning lion. The Golden mahasheer has been known to reach 2.75 m in length and 54 kg in weight.

A Spiritual Tribute

Situated near Ramnagar in Uttarakhand, the Garjiya Devi Temple is considered a sacred shrine that is believed to have been formed by the mud and clay that came along during a flood, years ago.

Surrounded by the Kosi river tributary, the temple holds a rich, religious

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gists as well as bird lovers. With over 650 bird species, including the migratory birds, the best time to watch these is in winters, around November-January.

You can easily come across species like Darter, Little Green Heron, Pond Heron, Crested Hawk Eagle, Booted Hawk Eagle, Pallas Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Greyheaded Fishing Eagle, Cinerous Vulture, Crested Serpent Eagle etc.

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The national park has a long list of birds in its habitat and a visit would surely be a rewarding experience

significance and the locals have a book full of stories associated with its formation and existence. People in Garjiya village are deeply associated with the temple. Both the temple and the river tributary in this area stand as major tourist attractions and the locals and priests passionately narrate tales about the formation and importance of the temple and the surrounding holy water

Bird Watching

The national park has a long list of birds in its habitat and a visit would surely be a rewarding experience for ornitholo-

Jim Corbett National Park is one of the biggest national parks in India. Tourism Management has distributed the national park into five zones so that tourists can tour the park with much more convenience. All the five zones are facilitated with an entrance gate. The Golden Tusk is a leisure resort spread in over seven acres of the meticulously landscaped estate situated 5 km short of Jhirna & Dhlea zone of Corbett National Park, on the banks of a monsoon river - Dhela. It celebrates picturesque countryside in the backdrop of forest that is an abode to rich biodiversity. Forty well-appointed accommodation, multi-cuisine & specialty dining, a wellness centre, a gamut of recreation facilities and specially designed excursion itineraries offer a complete getaway experience. The rooms are further divided into Villa, Villa Grande, Tiger Suite, Forest View Suites, Country View Suites, and Luxury Tents.

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Financial Planning lessons A GOAL to elicit a from life of a soldier million ‘CHEERS’ Ms. Shyamali Basu, Senior Vice President & Head - Products & Marketing, HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.

“We sleep safely at night because tough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.” Winston Churchill could not have put the enormous importance of armed forces for any nation in simpler words. While words cannot do justice to the selfless service of our armed forces, it cannot be reiterated enough that freedom and liberty 1.3 Billion Indians enjoy in their daily lives is only due to constant vigil of the armed forces.

While our armed forces relentlessly keep vigil at our national borders for the safety of a billion, another enemy is lurking around the corner - An invisible enemy in the form of inflation. Inflation erodes your wealth with every passing day and before your realize your financial goals can go for a toss. Choosing the right investments and investing regularly are your only weapons in the fight against inflation. Just like there can be no room for complacency in the life of a soldier, the fight against inflation provides no room for lackadaisical approach to investing. The only way to stay on course in this battle is to start investing early, invest regularly and stay invested.

One can draw numerous parallels between life of a soldier and the journey of investments. For instance, soldier does not have control over numerous things like weather conditions, political factors, terrain etc. Likewise, as an investor you would come across many global and domestic factors (Geo-political, Economic etc.) which are beyond your control but impact your portfolio nonetheless. As an investor you need to take these things in your stride as you march towards your financial goals.

When it comes to protecting our national borders, the Army has a concrete plan in place which is executed by the soldiers. Investing too needs a financial plan which takes into consideration the investor’s age, existing wealth, time horizon, risk appetite etc.

Just like it is practically impossible to protect our borders with Army or Navy or Air Force in isolation and consequently the armed forces comprise of all three; your portfolio needs a combination of different asset classes to serve different roles. As an investor, asset allocation of your portfolio is as critical as the securities you choose.

Right balance between Equity, Debt and Gold coupled with adequate sectoral diversification is necessary to cushion your portfolio from market shocks.

In no other domain is the role of a leader as important as it is in armed forces. Leaders at various rungs in the armed forces need to have foresight, good temperament, flexibility and patience among other things to marshal their resources well. Further, they need to have conviction in their decision making even in the face of adversity.

Likewise, an investor needs to possess these very attributes to grow his wealth over the long term.

Last but not the least, as a soldier, there are times when being patient and waiting for the enemy to make a mistake or waiting for an opportune moment to attack is imperative. Likewise, Investors too, need to be patient and stick to their investment plan irrespective of short term volatility. In fact, investors can increase their investment during such times. By staying invested and investing more when markets yield negative returns in the short term, investors increase the likelihood of superior wealth creation in the long run.

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We are increasing our product portfolio in every beverage. By 2020, we expect to double existing capacities

Som Group of Companies is an Jagdish Arora, MD integrated alcobev player based out Som Group of Companies of Central India. It has built worldclass brands on the back of consistent quality. Group Chairman, Jagdish Arora shares his company’s growth trajectory and future plans.

Som Group has many reasons to rejoice in its growth and clout in the alcobev industry. For one, it is a well-established and forwardlooking alcobev company. Second, it is the only Indian company to have a diversified portfolio offering premium liquor, beer and RTD (ready to drink), under one roof. The group ardently believes in the philosophy that one should never underestimate the consumer, while at the same time not compromising on its commitment to invest in new and innovative products. Contextualizing Som Group’s growth in the last five years, Jagdish is quick to point out that the growth trajectory has been phenomenal. “Our beer sales have grown by 39% compared to last year; and has almost 100% capacity utilisation of our mother plants in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. We have recently introduced our products in various markets such as Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, West Bengal, Mumbai and Maharashtra so as to spread our presence across the length and breadth of the country.”

As things stand at present, the group already boasts an extensive marketing and distribution network covering Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Silvassa, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Pondicherry.

Over the years, Som group has established several brands - Hunter Strong Premium Beer, Woodpecker Wheat Beer Pentagon Gold Edition Whisky, Legend Whisky, White Fox Vodka, White Fox Refresh Pre Mix Drink, Black Fort Rum to name a few.

Over the years, Som has picked up many awards. Among its notable recognitions are the Monde Selection Quality Award (Gold), Innovative CEO & Excellence for Smart Innovation by Innovative 100, Best Product Debut & Best CSR Award by Spiritz and Fastest Growing Company by IND SPIRIT. More recently, Hunter Beer was voted as ‘Asia’s most promising brands’ by Consumer & Industry Research by ibrands 360.

With export-led initiatives, the group has left its footprint in different countries and continents across the world covering Dubai, Oman, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA and several African countries like Niger, Niberia, Togo, Nigeria, Ghana etc.

“We ensure we do not make any wrong commitments to our consumers in terms of quality and value for money, also to our value chain partners. We specially take care of the fact that our employees, consumers as well as partners should feel comfortable and happy being associated with us,” says Jagdish.

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Fabindia presents Kashi Fabindia, one of India’s largest lifestyle retailers, announces the launch of its new home collection, Kashi. A fusion between functional styles and elegant aesthetics, this range comprises of elements of décor that present the charm of old-world antique Regency furniture from Britain blended with Indian elements in a contemporary style.

Kashi embraces the concept of quiet luxury. The colour palette is muted and unassuming while still being confident. The new range explores the archaic beauty of intricate brass inlay and delicate brass jaal against sheesham wood. It celebrates the innate beauty of the Bidri crafts of Tarkashi and The Nashin technique. “Teh nashin” involves thick silver inlay in deep engravings on a black base metal surface. This is most common in early bidri and is still in practice in various parts of India. “Tarkashi” is a craft form that involves plain wire work. Grooves for the required design are made on the surface of the object and then Silver wires are inlaid onto the black surface. In the Kashi collection we have inlayed the brass wire directly in the wood.

With the aim to highlight the continuity of craft and leverage the brand’s in-depth expertise, Kashi is a collection comprising high quality craftsmanship and fine materials. The result is timeless furniture that is elegant in design whilst contemporary and versatile; perfect for modern-day lifestyles and homes and the needs of a refined and sophisticated clientele.

Spanning beds, sofas, consoles, coffee tables, accent chairs, side tables and dining furniture the Kashi collection is now available in stores across India as well as on Fabindia’s official website.

With 324 stores across 115 cities in India and 13 international stores, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited is India’s largest retail platform for a wide range of products produced by artisans living largely in rural areas. We endeavour to blend indigenous craft techniques with contemporary designs, presenting aesthetic and affordable handcrafted products to today’s consumers using natural materials and fibres. The product range extends from a large variety of apparel for men, women and children to home furnishings, furniture, gifts, Jewellery, organic food and personal care products.

The Jaipur Literature Festival The Jaipur Literature Festival, famously known as ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, is all set to return for its thirteenth edition from 23rd to 27th January 2020. The five-day literary extravaganza promises to bring together a line-up of exemplary speakers from India and across the world at the historic Diggi Palace. The festival is a sumptuous feast of ideas and the past decade has seen it transform into a global literary phenomenon having hosted nearly 2000 speakers and welcoming over a million book-lovers from across India and the globe. Here are some reasons why you would not want to miss out on the thirteenth edition of the festival.

Listen to some of the greatest minds of the world Jaipur Literature Festival hosts some of the world’s best literary minds and brings them together for several panel discussions and interactions. Eminent speakers such as recipient of the 2010 Man Booker Prize Howard Jacobson, Pulitzer-winning authors Stephen Greenblatt and Dexter Filkins, celebrated culinary expert Madhur Jaffrey, acclaimed author Elizabeth Gilbert, and leading Indian film director Vishal Bhardwaj, are amongst the first few announced speakers at the Festival for the 2020 edition Art, Culture – Memories Galore The Festival also gives the opportunity to its visitors to experience various forms of art and music. Dance and music performances make the Festival even livelier. For shopping enthusiasts, the annual Festival Bazaar is a must visit as several craftsmen, designers and entrepreneurs.

Heritage Evenings Supported by Rajasthan Tourism, this majestic evening at Amer Fort will feature a mesmerising performance by Pandit Rajendra Gangani, one of the leading practitioners of the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak. To end the evening on a musical note, world-renowned sitarist Shubhendra Rao will present 'East Marries West — A Legacy' as a celebration of his Guru, the sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar's 100th birth anniversary.

Blogging Competition If you can write compelling copy and want to get close to where the action is, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 Blogging Competition is your chance to make that leap. Highlighting the Festival’s core aim to support and promote artistic expression through writing, the Blogging competition will give ten chosen writers a chance to inspire audiences through their words on the Festival’s official blog site. The winners will also be invited to the Festival and cover various sessions from the 23rd-27th of January 2020.

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ndaman & Nicobar Islands, one of the nine Union Territories of India, comprises of 572 Islands of which 37 are inhabited. It is covered with dense rain fed damp and evergreen forest with endless varieties of flora and fauna.

Its capital Port Blair is the entryway to the rich expanse of beauty and serenity that the islands have to offer. Enriched with history, it offers splendid sights and treats for history lovers. Port Blair is also an Island town offering popular water-based adventure activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, sea cruises and glimpses of the history and culture of the region.

These islands have a tropical climate, which can be best enjoyed between the months of October and May. These

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islands present picturesque natural paradise with white sandy beaches, rich coral reefs and lush green forest.

History and Development

Port Blair Airport saw its first ever landing by a British sea plane in 1930.

In 1937, they built a kuttcha strip. Two fighter planes were brought, which were permanently based at the airport.

Upon the outbreak of the World War II, the Japanese overcame the British and occupied Port Blair. In March 1943, the Japanese constructed the runway transforming the kuttcha strip into a pucca runway with night landing facilities. However, on December 29, 1943, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose landed at Port Blair Airport and unfurled the tri-colour flag as the National Flag of India for the first time in history.

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year 2018-19 from 14,190 aircraft movements in 2017-18, projecting an increase of around 45 per cent during last four years.

Cargo

The Air Cargo Terminal at Port Blair Airport became operational on October 1, 2010. It handles domestic inbound and outbound air cargo.

The Cargo terminal takes pride in serving the islands as a gateway for a variety of cargo commodities ranging from perishables, fish & marine products, postal mail, general & express cargo as well as essential medicines. Passenger aircraft handles all the inbound and outbound cargo from Port Blair.

2 1. Departure area of the Port Blair Airport; 2 Photo of Subhash Chandra Bose arriving at the airport in 1943

The Director General of Civil Aviation established air link to guard the national interest, Government of India approved the transfer of Port Blair Airport from DGCA to the Indian Navy. Airports Authority of India now operates Portblair Airport as a civil enclave jointly with Indian Navy-Air Traffic Control.

AAI manages passengers’ terminal facilities linking this archipelago to the mainland with all major metros. The airport, which now has a built up area of 6515 sqm, has seen many infrastructural changes from time to time. This building was designed earlier to cater to over 0.7 million passengers per annum and 700 passengers at peak hours. It is provided with six parking bays for A320/21 category of aircraft and three conveyor belts. Landing and Navigational aids such as localiser, Doppler Very High Frequency Omni-directional range (DVOR) and Non-directional beacon (NDB) are operational.

Passenger Traffic

Over the years, Port Blair Airport has witnessed a significant growth in Air Traffic Movement as well as Passenger Movement. The year 2018-19 recorded the highest Air Traffic growth at the airport with a figure of 17,11,881 passengers from 15,49,951 in 2017-18.

Port Blair Airport has witnessed a growth of around 96 per cent in passenger traffic over the last four years. The airport reached new heights when it handled a maximum of 1,85,688 passengers in the month of January 2018.

Port Blair Airport recorded a total of 14,754 aircraft movements in the

With the increasing volume of e-commerce activity, express cargo volumes are set to rise manifold while the Air Cargo Terminal is poised to firmly establish itself as a key player in the e-Commerce supply chain in the coming years.

Connectivity

Port Blair Airport is well connected to the major cities of India. Direct flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and

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3. Future model of new integrated terminal building, Port Blair Airport 4. Arrival area at the airport 5. Commercial shops in Port Blair Airport

The art of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could now be seen in the architecture of the new terminal building to be designed in the shape of shell

Vishakhapatnam are operated daily from Port Blair. At present, Port Blair Airport has around 36 scheduled flight movements per day operated by Air India, Go Air, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air Vistara.

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passengers are facilitated with around 600 baggage trolleys and lavish and comfortable seating arrangements. Other facilities like ATMs, Tourism Information Counter, Pre-Paid Taxi Services and Baby Care Room are also available. The airport has many outlets, which sell everything from handicraft to pearls, garments and snacks etc.

Few of the upcoming facilities to enhance passenger facilitation at the airport include Beer bar parlour and

smoking zones in Security Hold Area, Food Court at Departure Area and Reservation cum Facilitation Counter at the Arrival Area.

New Initiatives

To address the increase in passenger traffic and congestion at the airport during peak hours, one more X-Ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) is being installed. Renovation of all the washrooms of the airport is being done in phased manner. The centralised Air 4

Facilities

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check-in counters. For baggage handling, In-line scan system has been adopted for departure and baggage carousel for arrival passengers. It has four conveyor belts – three for domestic and one for international – separated by sliding folding glass partition.

The entire terminal is lit by 100% natural lighting 12-hour a day, which is achieved by skylights along the roof.

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Conditioning System was upgraded in August 2019 to give a pleasant ambience to the passengers. The Terminal Building was given a facelift by replacing the entire wall cladding and floor tiles with improved aesthetics recently.

Designed materials made of crafted shells comprises the major portion of the Island's art. This art of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have given birth to shell-made classic ornaments and wooden materials.

Ongoing Projects

The existing terminal designed for 0.7 million passengers per annum is now catering to over 1.7 million passengers.

To address the passenger requirements due to the rise in air traffic, construction of a New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) adjacent to the existing Terminal Building was started in 2017.

It is scheduled to be completed by November 2020.

The new passenger terminal building has three-levels comprising of lower ground, upper ground and first floor. The lower ground floor has remote departure and service areas. Upper ground floor has access to the Terminal Building as well as the way out for Arrival passengers while first floor provides the Waiting Lounge for international passengers.

Three Aerobridges with Apron has been designed for type C/D category of aircraft.

This New Integrated Terminal Building will accommodate 1,200 peak hour passengers. The new building will also be equipped with 28 check-in counters and 12 common use self-service (CUSS)

The art of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could be best seen in their crafts made of shells. These shells are used for making beautiful and colourful designing ornaments. A wide range of decorative shells are there in this island.

Know Your Airport Director Jameel Khaliq joined VSI Airport, Port Blair as Airport Director on March 25, 2019.

He has playing an instrumental role in development of Port Blair Airport and enhancement of Inter- Island Connectivity.

In 20 years of service, he was instrumental in site selection and operation of CAT, Prayagraj from 2012-2015 as Airport Incharge. He worked towards development of new terminal at CE, Chakeri, Kanpur.

He was instrumental in enhancing traffic and nontraffic revenue of CE, Chakeri, Kanpur Airport by starting daily Boeing operations for Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata during 2018-19.

From colourful sea treasures to local artefacts, there is a lot you can shop for from the Port Blair airport. It houses a lot of local emporiums wherein souvenirs made of shells, corals, pearls, forest woods and handmades are available.

Future Plans

Andaman & Nicobar Islands are developing into a major tourism hub with exotic looking beaches and pristine islands having equally wonderful opportunities for various adventure sports. However, inter-island connectivity has been a big issue there.

To address this issue, under Government of India’s RCS – UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, AAI is developing three Civil Enclaves at Shibpur (Diglipur), Carnic and Campbell Bay Islands.

To further promote tourism in smaller islands, AAI is developing three Water Aerodromes at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) and Long Island. Seaplane operations will definitely be an interesting attraction in these islands.

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Nutrition For A Fresh Mouth While there are several causes of bad breath, the important thing to note here is that we can keep it in check

follow Drink plenty of water while travelling to avoid dry mouth.

Avoid alcohol and tobacco, both of which dehydrate the mouth Flossing reduces the build-up of food particles and plaque from between the teeth

basis. Cleaning prevents the bacteria from building up and being transferred back into the mouth. Changing your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months is also important for similar reasons.

Brush tongue: Bacteria, food, and dead cells commonly build up on the tongue, especially in smokers or those with a particularly dry mouth. A tongue scraper can sometimes be useful. Or you can wrap a piece of clean flint around your finger and use it to clean your tongue.

Bad breath is a common problem in long-duration flights. Like metabolism and digestion, other systems in our body tend to slow down when we are flying and that includes saliva production – which plays an important role in preventing dental plaque build-up and bacteria thriving on the teeth.

While there are several causes of bad breath, medically called halitosis, the important thing to note here is that we can keep it in check.

What causes bad breath?

There are a number of things that can cause bad breath. It's usually the result of poor oral hygiene. If bacteria builds up in your mouth, the toxins produced can cause your breath to smell. Persistent bad breath can sometimes be a sign of gum disease or even bad digestion,

acidity etc. Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as onions and garlic, can also cause your breath to smell, as can smoking and drinking alcohol.

How can one avoid the bad breath?

There are some home remedies and tips and tricks that you can use to mask or do away with bad breath. Some of them are: Floss: Flossing reduces the build-up of food particles and plaque from between the teeth. In fact, you will be surprised to know that brushing only cleans around 60 percent of the surface of the tooth.

Clean dentures: Anything that goes into your mouth, including dentures, a bridge, or a mouth guard, should be cleaned as recommended on a daily

Avoid dry mouth: Drink plenty of water.

Avoid alcohol and tobacco, both of which dehydrate the mouth. Chewing gum or sucking a sweet, preferably sugar-free, can help stimulate the production of saliva. If the mouth is chronically dry, a doctor may prescribe medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.

Brush your teeth: Lastly, be sure to brush at least twice a day, preferably after each meal. If you have consumed raw onions or garlic, eating a few slices of apple or cucumber after a meal could help. Keep a few pieces of cinnamon or cloves handy in a small box in your bag and chew on these to freshen your breath after a meal. Cinnamon also boosts metabolism and aids in digestion of the food. If breath odour persists, it is recommended that an individual visits a doctor for further tests to rule out other health conditions.

About the Author

Avni Kaul, Nutritionist & Wellness Coach, Founder NutriActivania.

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