Airports India October 2019

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Dibrugarh Airport, gateway to 'Ti-Phao', the Place of Heaven

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detour

Explore the meditation retreat of the Beatles in Rishikesh

Culture

Kolkata, the 'City of Joy' readies up for the festive season in October

AAI update

AAI airports get rewarded for their world-class services

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Chairman's Message

by October 2, 2019. On account of the consistent efforts towards environment protection, AAI’s 35 airports were declared single-use plastic free in the phase I. Shri Anuj Aggarwal Chairman, AAI

The addition of 20 new airports to this list, makes a total of 55 AAI airports as singleuse plastic free buildings.

AAI is promoting the use of ecofriendly sustainable alternatives like use of biodegradable garbage bags and installation of plastic bottle crushing machine at the airports. Various awareness

Dear Readers, Indian Civil Aviation Industry is unceasingly providing the best to air passengers encompassing safety, security and leisure while travelling. The current phase is very exciting in the Indian Aviation Industry as the rising passenger footfalls have led to world-class infrastructure development, further fuelling growth.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been mulling over adopting new technologies and taking new initiatives to further enhance the services it offers. Delhi Air Traffic Services (DATS) Complex with the new-age Air Traffic Control Tower was recently inaugurated by the Hon'ble Union Minister of State (I/C) for Civil Aviation, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. The 102 metre Air Traffic Control tower is highest in India and gives a panoramic view of the large operational area, including the runways, taxiways and parking stands for real-time awareness of aircraft movements to Air Traffic Controllers.

On the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi urged the people of India to eliminate plastic usage and rid themselves of the habit of using single-use plastic bags

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The addition of 20 new airports to this list, makes a total of 55 AAI airports as single-use plastic free buildings campaigns for sensitising all stakeholders towards the cause and to drive engagement and cooperation from all of them are also being organised.

Marking the special occasion of 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, AAI in association with its Knowledge Partner, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti has been undertaking a range of activities across all AAI airports towards promoting and showcasing Gandhiji’s contribution towards the society.

Since last year, AAI has been consistently promoting Gandhiji’s values and thoughts through various on-ground as well as online initiatives like creating a Gandhi Corner on AAI website, through various hoardings, banners and display boards. Airports have also been organising various painting competitions and other engagement exercises to spread the word about the Gandhian way of life.

AAI’s continuous thrust on enhanced passenger convenience and superlative services has been yielding results year after year. Four AAI airports viz.

Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Indore, won Airports Council International (ACI) – Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards in different categories for the year 2018. These awards were recently presented at ACI's Global Summit & Awards that were held in Bali, Indonesia.

Accentuating its commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between AAI and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to help install an MRI machine at Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital, Leh, at a cost of `12.78 crores.

AAI has been showcasing its competence not just domestically but also internationally by engaging on various international platforms. AAI highlighted its presence at the 25th World Route Development Forum at Adelaide in Australia. The global meeting where every airline, airport and aviation stakeholders were in attendance took place between September 21 to 24, 2019. Over 3,000 delegates took part in the event to discuss new and existing air services where AAI also showcased its mettle. India Pavilion at the event exhibited AAI's various pathbreaking initiatives and achievements.

I wish every passenger a jubilant month of celebrations and happiness. As the festive season ushers in, we look forward to welcome newer beginnings as AAI is continuously striving to provide a delightful and comfortable journey to all its commuters. Follow us on our journey on our social media networking platforms for updated information.

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Contents O c t o b e r 2 0 1 9 | Vo l 7 | I s s u e 1 2

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Detour

The Maharishi Yogi Ashram in Rishikesh was once a retreat for the Beatles

October 2019

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Culture

Kolkata, the 'City of Joy' readies up for the festive season in October

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Palate

No festival in India is complete without the mention of food

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Words of Encouragement

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Badminton star Jwala Gutta talks about her favourite airports

I was really impressed with Swami Vivekanada Airport, Raipur. Nice facility and really effective service. @AAI_Official, @aaireder

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Daman and Diu offer an intriguing experience you shouldn't miss

52 Breathe

Refine your soul relying on the 500 year tradition of Ayurveda

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ON THE COVER

@IMZAHEER

We had a pleasant flying experience & an amazing ride this morning with the Heritage Aviation from Dimapur Airport, Nagaland. Kudos to those who takes care of the passengers' safety. @MoCA_ GoI, @AAI_Official, @CmoNagaland, @Neiphiu_ Rio, @HardeepSPuri.

@THEKERENSUMI

Happy to see that Silchar Airport is on the list of @AAI_ Official airports declared as plastic free. This initiative will ensure a safer environment and I truly hope that all others follow the same path. @DIPALAY

A tea estate in Dibrugarh

AAI Updates 18 AAI airports get rewarded

at ACI's Global Summit for their world-class services

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'Father of the Nation' on his 150th birth anniversary

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constantly assuring greater customer satisfaction

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At first thought I found it silly, but then a festival celebration is a great way to infuse enthusiasm and ward away boredom at an airport.

Great job Surat Airport. @ AAI_Official, @civilavreview. @PAPA_TUSKER

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

Oct 2 /2019

Across India

Gandhi Jayanti The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2. Several cultural programmes are held all over the country in remembrance of the great man who led India's struggle for freedom and popularised the concept of non-violence.

The Fairmont, Jaipur, Rajasthan

India Music Summit

The three-day India Music Summit returns for its third edition this year. Started by a group of India's top music professionals, this event provides an outstanding opportunity for music lovers and musicians to engage in diverse genres. It's a wonderfully immersive event with morning baithaks (informal performances/gatherings), masterclasses, concerts, conversations and night sessions.

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Kathakar Kathakar International Storytellers Festival’, India’s only oral storytelling festival involving raconteurs from all over the world, returns with its ninth edition at Delhi’s Heritage Park, Sunder Nursery. The three-day event will witness immersive storytelling sessions focusing on India’s rare art forms as well as native tales from India, Poland, Australia, Sweden, Romania, Mongolia, Lithuania and the United Kingdom.

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Across India

Oct 4-8 /2019

Durga Puja In honour of mother goddess Durga, beautifully handcrafted statues of the goddess and her children are installed in podiums in many cities during Durga Puja. People flock to the streets to view the displays amid mesmerising light shows, drumming, and aromatic food stalls. On the last day of the festival, the statues are paraded around the city before being submerged in the river.

Oct 27 /2019 Across India

DIWALI

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Lord Rama and his wife Sita's return to Ayodhya.

People celebrate the day lighting clay lamps (called diyas), cleaning and decorating their houses, feasting on Diwali delicacies, wearing new clothes, and greeting each other.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India Member Planning on resilient infrastructure A film made on Resilient Infrastructure and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has featured AAI’s Member (Planning), Mr. AK Pathak, where he explained that in the aviation sector, natural hazards not only threaten infrastructure and operations, but can also lead to cascading effects beyond the sector. AAI has been constantly undertaking various initiatives towards constructing Resilient Infrastructure.

AAI AT WORLD ROUTE’19 AAI recently participated in the 25th World Route Development Forum – World Routes 2019 at Adelaide in Australia representing the India Pavilion jointly with Mumbai International Airport. Smt. Usha Padhee, JS, MoCA and AAI delegation team led by Shri I.N.Murthy, Member (Ops), AAI had productive interaction with various global airlines and government representatives from various nations and business enriching their knowledge for future route planning and tech sharing etc.

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PRIDE of AAI AAI added another feather to its cap as Prayagraj Airport was declared Best Infrastructure Project for the year 2019 by Indian Concrete Institute in Collaboration with Ultra tech and Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Prayagraj. The Endowment Award 2019 was presented for five different categories.

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ENGINEERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DAY CELEBRATIONS AAI celebrated Engineers' Day on September 15 where Shri Anuj Aggarwal, Chairman, AAI, released an AAIEG Souvenir and the new logo. The Chairman applauded the engineers for designing maintenance-friendly infra & for assimilating sustainability in it.

Also, AAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently built Hindon and Rupsi Airport were awarded Sir Visvesvaraya Award at the event for finishing projects on time.

AAI PUSHES FOR ACDM Keeping in line with facilitating air travel and air navigation services, senior officials of AAI met private airport operators to discuss the usage of the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) that helps improve the efficiency of airport operations at busy and congested airports. The primary focus is on reducing aircraft holding delays at runway holding point resulting in substantial saving of aviation fuel and reduction in carbon emissions. Considering the aircraft movement and growth of air traffic at Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram Airports, ACDM will be implemented at these airports

by January 2020.

Top EXECUTIVE meet The second edition of two-day annual conference of top AAI executives was held recently to apprise the senior leaders of current business scenario and strategies on how to achieve the corporate plan, vision and mission. The event highlighted the challenges and opportunities present in front of the Indian Civil Aviation and stressed on the need to sustain the growth trajectory that will aid India to become a leader in the global aviation landscape. Various other topics were discussed and special managerial sessions on emotional intelligence and spiritual leadership were undertaken by the reputed Management Faculty.

NEW DVOR INSTALLED AT VIJAYAWADA AIRPORT

The physical installation and tuning of New Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) and Distance Measuring Instrument (DME) was completed recently at an ideal location in line with extended Runway Centre line of Vijayawada Airport. On commissioning, it will facilitate the landing aircraft to land straight away, thus saving fuel, time and the environment.

HINDI PAKHWARA at AAI

AAI celebrated Hindi fortnight/Pakhwara from September 14-30 in which various competitions were organised at Corporate Headquarter and across all AAI airports.

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Maintained by

The history of Surat Airport dates back to the 1930s when the Nawab of Sachin constructed a small airstrip built for his twoseater plane.

It is known as one of the earliest airports existing in India and has played a significant role in setting up of the Indian Air Force since the preindependence era.

It was on September 30, 2003 when the state government handed over Surat Airport's development to AAI for future growth.

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The first commercial air services by Air India was started between Surat and Delhi on May 6, 2007.

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Surat was ranked first in Category-B on the festive occasion of Diwali 2017.

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On the 71st Independence day celebration, Surat Airport bagged the consolation prize. It ranked 5th amongst the best-decorated airports on the occasion of Independence Day 2017.

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AAI Update

All the AAI ASQ winners at ACI Global Summit Awards held in Bali, Indonesia

Rewarding THE BEST Aiming to meet the demands of the passengers at Indian airports, AAI is constantly working towards providing them with world-class facilities

Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ, AAI

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assengers across the world are demanding a higher level of service while travelling and likewise the regulators are investing more in providing quality airport service.

Airports today are more than mere points of departure and arrival and are acting as a multifunctional travel centre. Airports have become crucial gears of social and economic progress in cities, regions and countries all across the world.

The Airports Authority of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AAI) constant drive on enhanced passenger convenience and superlative services has been yielding results year after year. Four AAI airports viz. Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Indore won nine ACI-ASQ Awards for the year 2018 in different categories. Shri I. N. Murthy, Member (Operations), AAI along with his team consisting of Shri G. Chandramouli, RED (Western aaiofficial

Shri Manoj Kumar Gangal, APD, Ahmedabad; Shri Suneel Dutt, Airport Director, Chandigarh International Airport; Smt. Aryama Sanyal, APD, Indore Airport; Shri S.C.Hota, Airport Director, Bhubaneswar

Region); Shri S.P. Yadav, RED (Eastern Region); Shri Manoj Gangal, Airport Director, SVPI Ahmedabad Airport; Shri S.C. Hota, Airport Director, BPI Airport, Bhubaneswar; Shri Suneel Dutt, Airport Director, Chandigarh International Airport and Ms Aryama Sanyal, DABH, Indore Airport received the ACI-ASQ Awards at ACI's Global Summit & Awards held recently in Bali, Indonesia.

The Airports Council International (ACI) is the only global trade representative of the world’s airports. Established in 1991, ACI represents airports interests with governments and international organisations and help develop standards, policies. These policies recommend practices for airports, and provide information and training opportunities to raise standards around the world.

ASQ Awards & Recognition ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) in this fast-changing landscape, is the key to understanding how to increase passenger satisfaction and improve business performance.

World-renowned and globally established ASQ programme provides the research tools and management information to understand passengers’ views and what they want from an airport’s products and services.

The ASQ Awards recognise and reward the best airports in the world according to ACI's ASQ Departure Survey.

September 4, 2019 (Bali, Indonesia) at Customer experience Global Summit Award function Based on the results of ASQ survey, awards won by AAI airports are detailed below: 1.

Best Airport by size and Region: Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Indore Airport

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Best Customer Service by size: Indore Airport

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Best Infrastructure and Facilitation by size: Indore Airport Ahmedabad Airport

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Diary

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airport "I really like to have my own space when I am travelling and do what IÂ love the most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shopping. " Jwala Gutta

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have travelled extensively since 1999 and mostly because of my sports. At one point, my travelling became a routine and it won't be a lie if I say I hated travelling back then. This might have to do a lot with the social media boom that made people crazy. Like the phenomenon of taking selfies at the airport is something I am not very fond of, as I am not a crowd pleaser. I really like to have my own space when I am travelling and do what I love the most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; shopping.

In hindsight, I never liked that amount of time I had to spend at the airport.

The hectic schedule from airport to hotel to the stadium and back again

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to the airport killed all the energy left to explore what all existed inside the airport. It is so funny that even though I have travelled to more than 50 countries, the only possible famous place I visited then was the Eiffel Tower.

I can fondly recall my first airport experience, which was from Bengaluru to Frankfurt in 1999. I wasn't too elated or too nervous. I actually wondered what all the fuss was about. Today flights and airports have become a necessity. For me, taking a flight is always about saving time and sometimes I do like shopping at amazing shops that airports. If at all I have to choose any medium other than flying, I would venture out on a road trip, driving the car myself, given that I have good company.

Earlier in my playing days, when I mostly use to catch my morning flights, I used

to avowal at the Burger junctions, which I had to let pass due to my strict fitness but now I relish these burgers. Even though I am a chai person, I prefer chai only at home whereas, when I am at the airport, I surely take a cup of coffee or a croissant, if I am in Europe. European Croissants are to die for. They just melt in your mouth.

Today, travelling for me is all about comfort. I would wear my sneakers and be ready for those long flights or if I am travelling a shorter distance, I would easily wear slip-on and go. I would definitely keep my big dark sunglasses and carry a light jacket or a hoodie as airports get really cold. I am a planner that way.

I have travelled an array of destinations by now and to recall my favourite airport internationally would be Singa-

pore, London and Beijing. I also love our Indian airports like Delhi Airport. Of the Domestic ones, I really like Hyderabad, Puducherry and Pune Airport. I like the airports where the transition is quick and these three tops my list in that regard.

Cleanliness is also a key concern for me and Lucknow Airport in that aspect has done a marvellous job.

I have turned more of a traveller now and I always like exploring places but with my friends. One of our recent trip was to Bali, which we enjoyed a lot. Sri Lanka also was surprisingly beautiful.

People, there are so warm and welcoming. I want to visit Khyber Pass, it is on my list for so long. Cold places are my thing, I guess.

However, I like my hometown the best out of all the places. Hyderabad runs at a good pace, the city is neither running too fast nor too slow. I love how people here are so progressive and relaxed at the same time. I have lived all of my life here since I was three years old. The food culture in Hyderabad is terrific, I and my friends go out every other day and hover overall kind of food but my favourite outlet is Chicha's â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Hyderabadi food junction serving the best biryani of the town and boti kebabs. There are no Gulati Kebabs here and that is what makes it different. One should definitely visit Hyderabad for its old culture, the historical significance that this city holds.

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Evergreen

bollywood Studded with illustrations of India's most enduring item girls, vamps and style icons, each page in 100 Iconic Bollywood costumes is a celebration of clothes, cinema and culture like never seen before

Bollywood is a big part of our lives. We have grown up watching Hindi Cinema, and regardless of what we say, we have all lived in our bubble of becoming an actor. In fact, at some point or the other, we have imagined ourselves as one of the characters from our favourite movie, enacting one of the scenes or dancing to our favourite tunes. Not only this, Bollywood has been a trend-setter in many ways, be it while deciding the next travel destination with our friends or the wedding destinations. We do get influenced by the movies and one of the major influence is in the way we dress.

Authored by fashion journalist Sujata Assomull and illustrated by Londonbased fashion illustrator, Aparna Ram, 100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes beautifully explores the influence of film in fashion. With some insightful illustrations, the book takes the readers through some of the most memorable costumes in Bollywood's history. The book traces the evolution of Bollywood costumes over the years with the foreword by one of the biggest fashion designer Manish Malhotra himself.

From the Indian film industry's most enduring style icons, the book is also packed with insider know-how from Bollywood fashion legends. Each page in itself is a celebration of clothes, cinema and culture.

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spotlight to the evolution of the modern Indian woman. Moving forward with Madhubala's epic costume in Mughale-Azam to Kareena Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor's wedding dresses in Veere Di Wedding, the book beautifully chronicles fashion and how reel has influenced real fashion through the years.

Over the years, fashion has been used in the movies to define the characters. It helps narrate to the audience the hidden aspects of the characters personality.

As the dressing kept evolving, people started realising the value of dressing well in their lives. It became a mode of expressing themselves too. And let's not forget how well the 'concept sari' in the song 'Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche' spoke well about the fearless nature of Mumtaz in the film.

Another such iconic Bollywood costume is from the 1960. The famous Anarkali suit worn by Madhubala in Mughal-eAzam, in the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous song, Pyaar kiya toh darna kya. Anarkali wears a style of dress that is popular among kathak dancers. The famous silhouette is known as the anarkali, after the renowned courtesan herself. The outfit was the work of costume designer BN Trivedi and won a million hearts.

It is indeed true, days pass by but somethings stay with us forever and such are these characters and their iconic outfits, which this book is going to help us relive. aaiofficial

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

Pan Macmillan The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley. After the death of her father – Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe – Tiggy D’Aplièse, trusting her instincts, moves to the remote wilds of Scotland. There she takes a job doing what she loves; caring for animals on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, employed by the enigmatic and troubled Laird, Charlie Kinnaird.

Paper Lions

Her decision alters her future irrevocably when Chilly, an ancient gipsy who has lived for years on the estate, tells her that not only does she possess a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but it was foretold long ago that he would be the one to send her back home to Granada in Spain. In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled

gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to ‘La Candela’ the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation.

Speaking Tiger Told from three distinct points of view, Paper Lions is an epic multi-generational novel of India from just before the Second World War to the 1960s. Its characters-Bikram, Basanti, and Ajit and their families and children-endure heartbreaks, despair, and insurmountable challenges often leading to poignant, tragic, or exhilarating moments and rare wins. Yet they find a way to continue.

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Hindu Dharma and the cultural wars Girl in white cotton

Harper Collins India Avni Doshi in her first novel plans to send you down the memory lane. Girl in White Cotton is a journey into shifting memories, altering identities and the subjective nature of truth.

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Pan Macmillan Hark and Jelt are scavengers: diving for relics of the gods, desperate for anything they can sell. But there is something dangerous in the deep waters, calling to someone brave enough to retrieve it.

The parrot green saree

Niyogi Books Set primarily in the United States, this is a story of two women, two generations, and two worlds moulded out of memory, expectations, and desire.

Rupa Publications ‘Culture war’ is a term that originated with the nineteenthcentury German nationbuilder Otto von Bismarck, who initiated a struggle with the Church on control over education. The same issue, minus the Church, is a contentious one in India, with both the history curriculum and the authority over education being much discussed.

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To mark the special occasion of 150 th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, AAI has taken up the responsibility to inculcate his virtue and pay tribute in every manner possible

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he philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi stands tall on two key pillars – truth and nonviolence and much other worldly wisdom have been shaping people even today. Mahatma Gandhi has been credited for being the sole designer and ambassador of simple living. Remembering the father of the nation on his 150th birth anniversary, Airports Authority of India (AAI) is using unique platforms to promote the ‘Gandhian Ideology’ by creating a highly interactive environment at airports.

AAI has made an action plan for adequate display/publicity at all AAI airports incorporating Gandhiji’s messages towards youth, development, cleanliness and universal brotherhood in association with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, as the knowledge partner and has been propagating his ideas, values and thoughts since last one year.

The two year-long activities incorporate a static display of messages/ quotes of Mahatma Gandhi through hoardings, banners, standees, danglers, AAI_Official

1. Signature camp at Tirupati International Airport 2. Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, H.E. Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi inaugurating Gandhi Gallery at Kolkata Airport 3. Gandhi Gallery at Varanasi Airport 4. Certificate being awarded to the winner of the drawing contest held at Vijayawada Airport

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AAI is diligently propagating the message of Mahatma Gandhi and will continue to enlighten people drop downs etc. across all AAI airports periodically. Educating passengers about his eminence, AAI airports is also regularly displaying quotes by Mahatma Gandhi on Flight Information Display System (FIDS).

Recently, a dedicated Gandhi Photo/Art Gallery and Interpretation Centre on his life was inaugurated by Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, H.E. Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata,

Chennai Airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi

by Former Governor of UP, Ram Naik and CM Yogi Adityanath. Installations with messages and pictures have been put at various places of significance showcasing its importance in the life of Mahatma Gandhi viz. Sabarmati Ashram (Ahmedabad Airport), Yerwada Jail (Pune Airport), Champaran (Patna Airport) etc.

Interestingly, AAI has also added Gandhi’s bhajans, audio messages, instrumental music as a part of the action plan by playing them through the Public Address System of airports regularly. Digital Library/kiosks consisting of books on Gandhi, including the books written by him have been made available at the top 20 AAI airports and five Regional Executive Directors' offices. Vijayawada Airport and Tirupati International Airport

also organised painting competitions on the themes related to Gandhi’s life where general public painted Gandhi on the canvas.

As the celebration of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary continues. The social media handles of AAI have been frequently posting and promoting Gandhiji’s quotes, messages, trivia and anecdotes etc. A dedicated 'Gandhi Corner' is also being created on AAI Corporate Website.

Initiated by the Government of India to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, at national and international level, AAI is diligently propagating the message of Mahatma Gandhi and will continue to lighten people about the significant role he played in the story called-India.

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NATION’S MOST AWAITED, TALLEST

& ADVANCED ATC TOWER With the new 102 m-high ATC Complex in place, Airports Authority of India (AAI) aims to improve the operational efficiency of Delhi’s IGI Airport

Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ, AAI The state-of-the-art new Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and Delhi Air Traffic Services (ATS) Complex at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi recently got inaugurated by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Hon`ble Union Minister of State (I/C) for Civil Aviation. The worldclass infrastructure, which is a visual delight in the landscape of the capital of the country, will play a significant role in ensuring safe, secure and expeditious air transportation.

The event witnessed the presence of Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Shri Arun Kumar, DG, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Shri Anuj Aggrawal, Chairman, AAI, Shri GBS Raju, Chairman-Airports (GMR), Shri A K Pathak, Member (Planning), AAI and Shri Vineet Gulati, Member (ANS), AAI.

The minister appreciated team AAI for successful commissioning of the facility and especially applauded the crucial role of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs).

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New Air Navigation Services set-up, with upgraded equipment and systems, is designed to enhance the safety and the efficiency of Air Traffic Management Services at the Delhi’s IGI Airport. Being the tallest ATC Tower in India, it gives a panoramic view of the large operational area including the runways, taxiways and parking stand for real time awareness of aircraft movements to Air Traffic Controllers. The new ATC Tower is all set to facilitate futuristic expansion planned at IGI Airport, which includes a fourth runway and many new Parking Stands/ Taxiways.

FEATURES Tallest ATC Tower in India Birds’s eye view of the operational area Total Cost invested is `250 Crores for Complex + `100 Crores for equipment Modern Air Navigation Systems & Upgraded equipment and systems.

Additional 21 Controller Positions at level 26 and 12 Ground Controller Positions Earth Quake Resistant -Tuned Mass Damper Technology

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t stood tall, relentless as we stared awe struck, sinking in its enormity.

Around twenty one of us were present on our first day at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the NATS complex. The ATC tower was not like anything we had set our eyes on before, for most of us who came from different corners of the country and all small towners!

We stepped in with lots of pride, awe and a mixed bag of feelings as one ponders a decade after. By this time we had a fairly good idea of what our job was going to be like after rigorous grilling sessions of six months in C-ATC but the sheer magnificence of the structure blew the arrogance out of the super smart among us. For most of us seeing an airplane this close was something we never imagined we would be doing on a regular basis. Each departure and arrival was a manoeuvre of grace and technology all rolled into wonder and it did take time to sink in that the planes actually listened to us!

I smiled in my chair as that was some synopsis of our job and funny it may sound, actually holds true. Each word counts and counts dearly.

From THE PEn OF an ATC Controller Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to bid farewell to the beloved NATS Tower and look forward to what the new ATC Tower has to offer

Words: Soma Brahmachari, Asst Gen Manager (ATC) IGI Delhi

Before around fifteen years, when I joined Delhi Airport, it was not such a complex web of taxiways and terminal buildings. Things were much simpler with one domestic and one international terminal and few taxiways connecting the main runway on domestic and international side. The quickening of heartbeat as an aircraft took a tad longer to roll, or as it approached for arrival was clearly visible most of the times. With the radar screen as an aid, and various figures in display, controller making his decisions and with various such activities, sometimes that one and a half hour slot passed in a jiffy. Low cost airlines were mushrooming at that time with Air Deccan leading the band and traffic density gradually burgeoning.

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With new radars installed, the entire system performed seamlessly and IGI was the airport yielding maximum daily and hourly movements was airborne, assuring the arriving aircraft runway was vacant till she finally reached.

With time, like magic, taxiways, new bays and an entire new runway floundered, coping up with the changes and procedures induced by these rapid construction everywhere. The entire new group of bays, terminals and the slick swanky T3 (functional in 2010), crafting of a new state-of-the-art airport, this tower witnessed it all. Change was so substantial and overwhelming that we stopped being perplexed and bowed down. From the soft blue taxiway lights at nights, mainly catering to few international departures and arrivals, it turned into a busy airport with all sorts of lightings available, catering up to CAT III B arrivals ( RVR up to 50 metres) and LVTO departures. The number of movements increased considerably

with many low cost carriers plunging into the field. Aviation industry saw a major boom and the new runway, south of airfield was constructed, as if with a magic wand to cater to the ever growing demand of flights. Our tower witnessed in awe, the new runway and the total

360 degree occupancy of controllers, more and more complicated taxiways and more SOPs to cope with it all. We were growing. So with new bays, new terminals, the epitaph of this tower was gradually being coined with the rapid construction of the grand new tower, taller, mightier and in a few months seemed to stare down with amusement at its not-so-affluent counterpart.

We began working with Auto Track 1, the automation system functional at IGI, and then upgraded to its advanced versions AT 2 and 3. With new radars installed, the entire system performed seamlessly

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and IGI was the airport yielding maximum daily and hourly movements. We were having over 1300 movements per day, which by itself was an achievement. With all its glitches, the controllers, the system, the tower all worked in unison with a common goal and the output inspired to achieve more. But as they say nothing is more permanent than change. We were ushered into the tall, gigantic new tower (DATS) and this new tower had a new automation system just to make our life a tad tougher. The work we performed all these years suddenly threw more challenges and we fought as a team to achieve what we were supposed to.

As Lord Tennyson said, 'The old order changeth yielding place to the new.'

What he could foresee a century ago,

we just needed to follow it. On being asked by our GM sir, I said ' Sir we are trying to adjust our eyes in the new radar screen’, 'Yes' he had nodded, ' Fifteen years of habit won't wane off in a day'. Indeed it won't. Seniors fondly recall the old tower, which was operational from 1999 (NATS).

The shift from procedural to radar environment, secondary radar firming its foothold over primary, the feeling of practically seeing each aircraft as a firm beep in radar screen, the controlling, all took a massive leap from conjuring images in the head to blatantly reacting to things visible clearly with the minute details.

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The NATS tower is etched in our heart and soul, the nooks and corners, the roof just beneath the tower area, where I had quietly watched many take offs and landings. Me and my friend had sneaked in to the roof to watch the Air Force One land in a misty morning and had waved to former United States President Barrack Obama silently. Saw the first Airbus 380 land , witnessed so many storms , spent nights controlling and in the initial younger days, someone told me some prince landed from some middle east country, I had stretched my eyes for a glimpse, well, prince, really!!

Now it is time to bid goodbye to the place of work and worship with lots of memories, lots of love and to tighten the seat belt for a tough road ahead. It is time to shed off doubts and apprehensions and take control like we always have and ensure perfect controlling in DATS. The Delhi ATC fraternity will emerge confident and passionate with a zeal to achieve more.

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With our hopes high, aspirations galore, we move one step close to our aim to leap in hourly movements and achieve numbers as much as 1500 daily by next year. We are and would be a force within ourselves, striving for excellence and committed whole heartedly to assure the safety and security of the aircraft we provide service to and an asset to the organisation we work for.

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Daman and Diu Infused with Portuguese history and architecture, Daman and Diu are a famous tourist attraction

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aman and Diu, are two jewels of India, tucked away on the western coast. The tiny islands may not cover lot of space geographically, but they offer an intriguing mix of cultures, heritage and a wildly beautiful landscape to explore.

Administratively, they do constitute a Union Territory, but geographically, they are two distinct islands that are separated by a distance of about 750 kms. While Daman lies on a coastal plain in the Gulf of Khamba, with Daman

Ganga flowing through the territory to the Arabian Sea, Diu, on the other hand, is covered by sand, silt and marsh and lies on the Kathiawad coast of Gujarat. It is separated from the Peninsula by a narrow and swampy creek. Both Daman and Diu, along with Goa, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, were strongholds of the Portuguese for over four centuries until their independence from the colonial rule in 1961. The tiny islands of Daman and Diu, which were once governed by Portugal, are linked by a bridge to Gujarat's southern coast that is still infused with Portuguese

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Stay and Food Marine Moods near Devka beach serve the best seafood in Daman

Shop Shop for jewellery made from real seashells

Daman and Diu were under the Portuguese occupation for over 450 years and this has left an indelible mark on the two districts history and architecture. You can see the reflection of the Portuguese culture too. The streets of the main town are clean, colourful and quiet once you get off the tourist-packed waterfront strip, and there are numerous crumbling Portuguese villas and churches. Diu town sits at the eastern end of the island.

The northern side of the island, facing Gujarat, is tidal marsh and salt pans, while the southern coast alternates between limestone cliffs, rocky coves and sandy beaches, better for peoplewatching than sun worshipping.

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Given the outcrops of basalt, Daman has low plateaus in the area. Daman’s Devka beach is the number one tourist attraction in the area. The beach is quite lovely but not safe for swimming. There’s also an amusement park by the beach with multi-coloured fountains, a kids’ corner and a food court. You can even head over to Jampore beach, which is three kilometres south of Daman. The other attraction in Daman is the 17thcentury St. Jerome Fort on the north side of the Daman Ganga River. A huge gateway faces the river and inside the fort is the Church of Our Lady of the Sea. Other notable Portuguese churches in Daman are the Church of Bom Jesus and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary.

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and is the place where Lord Krishna beheaded demon Jalandhar. If you are not a beach person, you can explore the massive and well-preserved 16th century Portuguese Fort in Diu. With a double moat and ramparts lined with cannons, it is an impressive sight.

Shopping in Daman

Things To Do in Diu

An island paradise, connected to Gujarat by a creek, Diu is a charming beach resort town. It is famous for its sandy beaches. The horse-shoe shaped Nagoa beach is the most popular and is also considered safe for swimming. The largest beach in Diu is the Ghoghla beach, which offers excellent opportunities for water sports like surfing and parasailing. Chakratirth beach is associated with mythology

You cannot wrap up your trip from Daman and Diu without collecting some mementoes. While not a patent place to shop, Daman has a lot to offer to people of all ages and choices when

it comes to shopping. Because of Daman and Diu's proximity to the sea, there is a large selection of beach and nautical decor products made from real seashells. This includes jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, finger rings, and bracelets which were once a nostalgic '90s vacation souvenir, and are now the must-have accessory for spring. The artefacts are true to the style of their maker and give a gypsy look to the owner. Finding the right one for you is a treasure you must seek.

How to Reach

Daman and Diu are well-connected from Ahmedabad and Mumbai. You can reach Daman by air by flying to its local airport in Nani Daman. The closest international airport is at Mumbai, which is 170 kilometres away. Diu Airport is located at Nagoa and has direct flights from Mumbai.

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Beatles Ashram Situated on the periphery of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Rishikesh, the Maharishi Yogi Ashram was once a meditation retreat for the Beatles Words: Shilpi Chaaya Jaiswal

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ishikesh enchants travellers.

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the holy town in North India has been a magnet for spiritual seekers. Two suspension bridges, Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, have been the mainstay of this holy city, as tourists throng to Rishikesh for pilgrimage, yoga, ashrams and adventure activities like rafting or kayaking on the Ganges.

I have come to Rishikesh before to join few of my friends in a rafting adventure.

However, today, I am not here for any sort of pilgrimage or adventure, but to find the Beatles Ashram. In February 1968, the Beatles ventured to this remote corner of India to study Transcendental Meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, its founder.

But the Rishikesh retreat of the Beatles did not last for long. Ringo left after about 10 days, unsettled by the spicy food. Paul soon followed. Two months

later, George and John too left. But they left with a lot of memories and wrote few of their most beloved songs. The so-called White Album included songs that were inspired by the teachings of the Maharishi or incidents at the ashram.

They returned to London ready to record songs like Revolution, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Blackbird.

After being abandoned for some years, the ashram saw rise in ecotourism, as the property inside Rajaji National Park was reopened to visitors. A small café was added, and a gallery to showcase photography of the Beatles’ 1968 visit. Maharishi Yogi Ashram in Rishikesh sits on a 150 feet high cliff of Manikoot, overlooking the Ganges river.

Comprising of 14 acres of land surrounded by the forest, the ashram was known for the teachings of its yogi, Maharishi Mahesh. It is believed that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi leased the site from the state forestry department of Uttar Pradesh in 1961.

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The ashram consisted of medication cells, a lecture hall and a great number of purpose-built bungalows. It was a quaint escape for people who were on a look out for the deeper meaning of life.

The Beatles' decision to study Transcendental Meditation in India brought international fame to the ashram and to Rishikesh. The band and their entourage travelled there in two separate groups, followed by a retinue of reporters and photographers, who were mostly kept out of the fenced and gated compound. Maharishi had made all arrangements in the bungalow to make sure that the Beatles had everything in their room, from mirrors and wall hangings to mattresses and bedsheets.

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flautist Paul Horn were among the dozens of other meditators who visited the ashram, all of them Europeans or Americans.

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As we entered the ashram, we walked upwards a gentle slope bordered with wall art, leading into the premises of the ashram. After walking for some time on a stone clad path over mud we reached the gates. On the front side after the entrance was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, however, where the Beatles stayed was the back side of the ashram.

Wherever we looked we saw graffiti. We continued walking further and sighted the tiny huts known as meditation chambers, which had dwarf-sized doors that were hard to get into but what really caught our attention was the phenomenal works of paints and brush.

How to Reach The ashram is located due east of the Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, and on the opposite bank of the river. In the late 1960s, access to the cliff-top facility was possible via the Lakshman Jhula footbridge, five kms north east of the centre of Rishikesh, at the village of Tapovan, followed by a 3.5 km walk back downriver and a steep climb up the rocky path to Manikoot.

The ashram houses a total of 84 meditation chambers. Made of rocks, the ashrams are now equipped with all modern facilities like electricity, water and proper western toilets.

One thing that I was attracted to the most was how beautifully the Beatles lyrics were everywhere in acts off vandalism, which gave this place a rebel vibe. Other types of art that we could see around were in Indian, western and even contemporary modern art style.

Then we headed to the Beatles Cathedral Gallery. We could imagine the footsteps of the maestros themselves, with the rustling of the leaves outside. We took a minute and just sat there in awe, staring at the art.

It was an introspective session, a fitting end to our day diving into a past long gone, in a place long abandoned.

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s Sharad Ritu envelopes the country with its gorgeous colours, it’s time for everyone to start preparing for the festivals that the autumn season brings in its wake. And one of the most revered and awaited of these is Navratri or the Festival of Nine Nights. With ‘nava’ (meaning nine) and ‘ratri’ (meaning night), the festival lasts for nine days and is dedicated to Maa Durga or Shakti – the powerful Hindu goddess who represents the energy of the universe in her nine different forms.

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For those not in the loop, there are four kinds of Navratris in a year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chaitra, Paush, Magha and the one we are focusing on here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharad.

It is celebrated in the month of Ashvin, which typically falls in around September-October and concludes with the celebration of the grand Dussehra festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the day when, according to the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama killed the demon king Ravana, thus marking the victory of good over evil. And this is what remains the underlying message of the festival.

1.Traditional Gujarati outfit and dandiya sticks 2. Illustration of dandiya dancers

While the north and western parts of the country celebrate Navratri, in the eastern states like West Bengal and Assam, Durga Puja is celebrated.

In the former, people keep a fast during the period and conduct readings of the Ramayana in their homes. Evening time adds to the excitement as in many localities a stage is erected and scenes from the epic are enacted by amateur actors much to the delight of an enthusiastic audience.

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Sabudana Khichdi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a pilaf/pulao made with sago/tapioca pearls.

This vegan and glutenfree dish is extremely popular in India during the fasting season of Navratri. Many people in North India have sabudana during their fast and sabudana khichdi is one way to devour it. This khichdi is extremely simple and yet so flavourful.

The festivities come to a close when Rama picks up his bow and arrow and annihilates Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran. Across the country, huge effigies of the three devils are erected and at the auspicious hour, as the crowds cheer and rejoice, these are set alight to drive home the message that evil finally has to succumb to the power of good.

During this festival time, devotees in the eastern part of the country pray Goddess Durga who defeated the powerful demon Mahishasura after a fierce battle. The festival begins with Mahalaya.

While each day calls for a celebration, it is on Sashti Tithi or the sixth day that gorgeously adorned idols of Goddess Durga are placed in community pandals.

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forward to. Most community pandals also organise cultural programmes and host performances in the evenings. Most Bengalis rehearse for months before the pujas to prepare themselves for the performances.

On the 10th day, Vijayadashami, the idol of Goddess Durga is bidden farewell with pomp and glory. The idols are immersed into the waters and devotees bid Goddess Durga a teary farewell, with an earnest request â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to visit and bless them again the following year.

3. Dandiya dancer during 4. Navratri Durga Puja in Kolkata

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hue. So much so that many plan their holidays much in advance to visit the capital Ahmedabad -- that truly erupts into a kaleidoscope of colour and vibrant dance and music -- to be part of the revelry that must be seen to be believed.

Women don the exquisitely embroidered, mirror-work filled chaniya cholis and elaborate chunky jewellery and men wear the charming kafni pyjamas with a short kurta. Celebrated across all age groups, in the central courtyards of many localities, young and old, everyone gets into the joie de vivre mode to stand in a circle and dance to specially composed tunes for garba or the dandiya dance.

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In states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, little girls are fed on the eighth and ninth day of the festival.

Tamilians worship the three Goddesses: Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi during the last three days of Navratri.

Nine nights of exuberant dancing in praise of Goddess Shakti that often continues into the wee hours of the morning is accompanied with everyone treating themselves to goodies such as jalebis, papdi, fafda and khandvi that are prepared from days before in every home.

Visitors who touch down in Gujarat to witness these festivities cannot help but join in the fun. It is only a matter of time when, picking up the beautifully decorated small sticks that are used to ‘play’ the dandiya ras or dance, they are moving in step with the other dancers…

And getting drenched with the colours and spirit of the Navratri celebrations.

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here are cities and then there are destinations that are living history. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, and formerly the capital of India under the British Raj in 1773, is one such place. Today, it’s a city with a traditional soul, colonial architecture, cultural festivals, lots of car honking and street food. If you ask someone who has lived in Kolkata – or as one born there likes to call it, Calcutta – what their take is on the city, there won’t be words, but a whole lot of emotions hurtling towards you. The 'Jewel of the East', Kolkata is not just a place but an emotion - chaotic, moody and irresistible. This rich tapestry of culture, politics, and history, is nostalgia personified. It may be difficult to describe the city that has lived through so much. So on my maiden visit to the land of Tagore, Teresa and taant, I followed Tahir Shah's advice: “Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information?

I recalled India’s golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else."

October is the ideal month to visit the city with a soul. Because this is the month of welcoming Durga …It is right after the monsoon. The city has been washed clean and glistens in the honey-hued autumn sun. It has been perfumed by the orange-stemmed shiuli blooms. In short, Kolkata is decked to welcome with open arms, the sound of the dhak and plateful of mishti…

Tryst With History What to eat Two of the fastest moving foods on Kolkata streets are the ‘roll’ and ‘momo’.

The roll, Kolkata’s equivalent of a ‘wrap’ or a ‘frankie’, is essentially a paratha wrapped around a filling of cooked egg or chicken or mutton kebab, topped with some onions and chilli sauce.

Tahir Shah or no Tahir Shah, there are some things that just need to be done in Kolkata.

Like an obeisance to the city's history. The Victoria Memorial is a good starting point.

Established in the Indo-Saracenic revival architectural style, Victoria Memorial is a large marble building being transformed to a museum in Kolkata. Built between 1906 and 1921, it’s 54 metres high and a perfect tourist destination. Explore this place for an insightful trip down the memory lane.

Another place where time literally stands still is at the Jorasanko Thakurbari, or 'The House of the Thakurs', Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house. Spread over 35,000 square metres, it is now a museum dedicated to the

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life and works of the Nobel laureate.

Built in 1785, the building also houses the Rabindra Bharati University. The various rooms or galleries provide glimpses of the cultural aesthetic that Tagore initiated. From paintings, photographs, artefacts, personal effects - the place is a treasure trove chronicling Tagore's evolution as a poet and philosopher.

Another must-visit is the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel - initially a bakery run by English confectioner David Wilson in 1830s. Part of that bakery is still functional and is another must visit, especially for a typically English breakfast. The high-ranking British officials and their needs of luxury motivated David Wilson to turn his bakery into a luxury hotel in 1840 - then it was named the Auckland Hotel, after the then Governor General of India.

In 1865 it was renamed as the Great

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Eden Garden was established in 1864 and is one of the famous tourist spots in Kolkata

Eastern Hotel and turned out to be an iconic legacy of the Raj. Its long list of esteemed guest included members of the Royalty and celebrities from round the world, including Queen Elizabeth II, Mahatma Gandhi, Ho Chi Minh, Rudyard Kipling and Mark Twain. The German Piano in their reception area is one of the oldest in India and was manufactured

by MF Rachals & Co., Hamburg. It has been meticulously restored to its original condition.

One of the best things to do in Kolkata is to visit the Eden Garden. Snapshot the panorama of the place and acknowledge the most iconic cricket stadium in the world. Eden Garden was established in 1864 and is one of the famous tourist spots in Kolkata. Although a cricket stadium, it has occasionally hosted football matches too.

Float Down the Hooghly

Romanticised numerous times in Indian films, the Bengali avatar of the Ganges is every bit lyrical as it is made out to be.

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how to reach Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is approximately 17kms from the city.

USP Kolkata showcases the distinct style of colonial architecture.

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Situated near the banks of the Hooghly river, Princep Ghat is one of the oldest ghats built under the British Raj

Important Weaves

Back in the 15th century when fine muslins adorned the royal class, cotton and tants were used for draping by the common folks.

The weaving of tants continued during the british rule and decades before the independence, with improvements in the weaving techniques, tants gained a lot of importance.

and simply one of the most fun things to do in Kolkata. Situated near the banks of Hooghly River, Princep Ghat is one of the oldest ghats built under the British Raj and offers the best views of River Ganges. Enjoy your evening while riding a boat in the river and sipping on tea from a clay cup or kulhad.

A toll bridge over Hooghly River, the Vidyasagar Setu is yet another marvel dotting the landscape of Kolkata. The Vidyasagar Setu is also known as the second Hooghly Bridge. Famous for the panoramas it offers, this bridge has a lovely ambience and offers amazing clarity, unlike the old Howrah Bridge located next to it.

Temple Trail

Your Kolkata sojourn is incomplete in the month that celebrates the 'Shakti' without paying obeisance at the Dakshineswar and Kalighat temples.

While Dakshineswar is located on the eastern banks of the Hooghly river, Kalighat adorns the suburbs of Anami

Travel Tip When in Kolkata, do not miss the classic yellow and black taxi ride.

Sangha. The deity of both the temples is the Hindu goddess Kali. Pilgrims wondering what to do in Kolkata can pay a visit to these famous shrines and drown their body and soul into the holiness of these two pure sanctums.

Witness the Making of Myth In Kumortuli

While on the spiritual trail, a visit to the potter's quarter of Kolkata, Kumortuli, one of the oldest parts of Kolkata, is a must. It is a labyrinth of lanes and bylanes crammed with idol makers' studios where gods are cast in clay. Its location is key to the fact that all idols of deities are cast in the clay found on the banks of the river Hooghly also known as ‘ganga-mati’ or the soil of the river Ganges.

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I spoke to abided by the tradition and mentioned it as being a ritual to include all members of the society in the puja or even purging of their (prostituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) sins. It is an integral part in the creation of the Durga idols and no idol is created without this soil. The variety of sculptures and the diversity in features is astounding. In the 500 workshops, which exist down these dark and narrow alleyways, the visuals of many of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most colourful festivities begin their life.

The Colour At Flower Market

Colourful and chaotic, the charm of the city can sweep any person off their feet.

An area where you can experience such a phenomenon is the Mullik Ghat flower market. Located below the beautiful Howrah Bridge, adjacent to the Hooghly river, the market is indeed a place to discover the culture of West Bengal.

One can find at least a million colourful strands of flowers, which are spread over there; these strands of flowers also match the number of vendors, people and visitors here. The market area has an everlasting pleasant fragrance that fills the air and remains colourful throughout the day and is a sight to watch.

Mullik Ghat is the largest flower market of Kolkata and is also one amongst the biggest in Asia. The 130 odd years old market is always pumping with energy and vibrant colour. But reach here by 7 in the morning to get the most Instagrammable pictures.

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Buy Some Taant and Terracotta

While indulging the senses, do spare time for shopping in Kolkata. The New Market is especially great for a variety of handloom sarees - from the luxe Balucharis to the sophisticated Dhaniakhalis to the airy Jamdanis.

The New Market, otherwise known as the Hogg Market, is a covered shopping area with over 2,000 shops selling anything from clothing to sweets and

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Terracotta artefacts and trinkets are another must-buy in Kolkata.

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Calcutta is connected by Indian Airlines and other private airlines with all the major cities of India. Netaji Shubash Chandra Bose International Airport is served by a number of leading carriers.

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n the lid of a vessel placed on an induction cook stove sat four potlis (cloth bundles) like plump ladies getting steam together. As harmless as they looked I knew the bundles were not to be taken lightly. Like with all Ayurvedic treatments, my massage started with a generous application of oil to the head and shoulders. A short face and body massage followed. Once every inch of me was slathered with oil, I was asked to turn around and lie face down. By now, I was slightly apprehensive of what was going to happen next but before I could mull over this, two lady masseuse started patting my body with the fomented hot potlis in perfect synchronisation. My entire body got a gentle beating down. I imagined this was what a ball of dough felt as it was pulled and kneaded. In the end, I felt a lightness I hadn't experienced in a while. The seemingly simple Kadikizhi treatment is particularly effective in relieving aches and pains, reducing hypertension and aids weight loss. It's one of the many treatments offered at Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village, a wellness centre located 150 kilometres from Kochi.

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Food is an important part of Ayurveda. There is a famous sloka that says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;food is medicine when consumed properly".

If we eat foods suited to our physiology and follow a sattvic routine, it helps improve digestion, enhancing our immune system. We should eat loads of fruits and vegetables, not only for their nutritional value, but also because they are good natural internal cleansers.

Relying on the 5,000-year-old wisdom of Ayurveda, Kairali's treatments are a combination of massages, yoga, meditation, natural medicines and wholesome food. Ayurveda believes that each individual is a unique combination of five elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; earth, water, fire, air and space. If either one of these is not in balance, it manifests in bodily and mental diseases. People from around the world go for ayurvedic treatments for a variety of ailments, stretching anywhere between seven days to about 21 days.

I made my way to the common dining area where everyone has their meals.

The circular structure with red oxide floors and large open windows felt cool despite the rising temperature and high levels of humidity outside. Breakfast was a combination of pomegranate juice, fresh watermelon and papaya, and masala oats porridge with vegetables, served with mint and coriander chutney.

I would normally crave my caffeine fix of either tea or coffee after a sumptuous breakfast, but both are strictly prohibited during Ayurvedic treatment. Instead, I was served herbal tea. Although known as tea, the mix doesn't contain any tea leaves and is made from gokshura, fennel and other herbs.

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The Kadikizhi treatment is particularly effective in relieving aches and pains, reducing hypertension and aids weight loss Eating the right food is an integral part of Ayurveda. Almost all ingredients are sourced from an organic farm and care is taken to use fruits and vegetables that are in season. Lunch and dinner usually consists of simple vegetable soups, fresh salads, lightly spiced curries, iron-rich red rice along with chapattis, green gram and finger millet dosas. It was jackfruit season and the fleshy yellow fruit invariably made its way into dessert.

Between massages and after meals, there was plenty of time to relax. My room overlooking the stream running through the property was the perfect place to unwind with a book or to just sit back and observe nature. With just 30 villas spread over a 15-acre property Kairali's verdant grounds were a refreshing change from the city vistas that I am used to. Sitting on my porch I 54

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The morning massage session was followed by another in the evening.

Over the three days, under the expert guidance of my masseuse, I was given Abhiyangam, Shirodhara and Udvartanam treatments, besides Kadikizhi. Before each session, the masseuse would consult the doctor who recommended specific oils or herbal mixes to be used tailored to my physical constitution.

I knew a wellness programme would be relaxing and pampering, yet I was sceptical about its efficacy. But by the end of the first day itself, my doubts were laid to rest as I noticed a visible change in my energy levels and state of mind. Eating right, sleeping well, hour-long yoga sessions first thing in the morning and evening meditation sessions, along with the massages were slowly but surely working their magic on me. There was a slowness in my body, a stillness in my mind and a spring in my step. What more could a weary city dweller ask for!

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India Post celebrating 20 years of Ebixcash

T C Guruprasad CEO & Managing Director

Zebronics Changing the dynamics of gaming & surveillance

Mr. Rajesh Doshi Director, Zebronics India Pvt Ltd

Zebronics is the leading Gaming & IT Peripherals, Sound System, Mobile/Lifestyle Accessories and Surveillance Solutions Brand founded in 1997 with a mission to provide products that are great on performance and design yet affordable. With the ideology of ‘Always Ahead,’ we’ve taken a leap from being known as a mass brand to catering the niche segments as well, with a premium range of products.

The core strength of the company lies in the idea of product design, excellence, strict quality controls and very reliable products to bring forth. These concepts put together are known as the EQR Mantra (Excellence, Quality and Reliability) that has helped us win numerous Industry Awards from media and the critics, capping a total 85 awards in the last few years including the ‘Power Brand 2019’, ‘Best Multimedia Speaker Brand 2018,’ ‘Best Indian IT Brand 2018’,to name a few. Zebronics also roped in Bollywood celebrity Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador, associated with brand values in aspects of energy, performance and style.

Zebronics has 31 Offices and 128+ Zeb Cares in India with a retail presence of over 50,000 and more locations across the length and breadth of the country. We have recently opened exclusive Zebronics stores in Chennai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru and Jaipur giving the audience an experience-based shopping, many more such stores to come across India.

“In today’s world, technology is life, some gadgets are essential and some are meant for entertainment, Zebronics caters to both hence our new campaign- 'Zebronics for life'. We are also one of the most popular gifting brands in technology segment and have launched a wide range of portable speakers, headphones and wearables to name a few." Rajesh Doshi, Director, Zebronics said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AICTE's efforts to iterate PM's vision of Digital India

Shri Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE

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One such initiative taken by AICTE is Smart India Hackathon. The Hackathon is a non-stop product development competition with a unique Open Innovation Model. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman AICTE said that this is the third consecutive year of Smart India Hackathon, world's largest open hackathon. The competition is growing every year in terms of participation and solutions. It started back in the year

'“Smart India Hackathon is trying to build the spirit of problem solving amongst the students.”

Anil Sahasrabudhe

At the Hardware Edition more than 1.2 lac students from 2235 colleges sent in their entries for solving problems submitted by more than 40 industries 2017, with the 40,000 students. The next year, it saw the participation of over one lac students. 2019 marked the third year of the competition and the magnitude had grown bigger, and over two lac students participated in the competition. As quoted by him, “Smart India Hackathon is trying to build the spirit of problem solving amongst the students.”

At the Hardware Edition of the Smart India Hackathon, more than 1.2 lac students from 2235 colleges sent in their entries for solving problems submitted by more than 40 industries and 9 central government ministries.

Till now, there have been three editions of the Hackathon on themes like Smart Communication, Healthcare & Biomedical devices, Agriculture & Rural Development, Smart Vehicles, Waste Management, Clear Water, Robotics etc. The main theme for the Hackathon, however, is to provide the students a platform where they can implement their theoretical knowledge.

It was an initiative by the government

to encourage students to come up with solutions for the problems faced by the society. In a way it is a platform that brings students one step closer to the industry. They get exposure to the challenges that one might face in their job, preparing them for the work culture and encouraging them to work in teams, all while trying to come up with solutions in a span of mere 36 hours, thus teaching them about time management.

In the initial years, AICTE conducted a workshop in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The workshop worked well and most of the entries in the first year were from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities only. In fact, the winners were also from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Every year our Prime Minister has a live interaction with the participants, which really boosts their morale, so much so that this year over 3 lac entries are expected.

As of now, there are centres for Smart Hackathon in almost every state, where the students can go and get themselves registered. They even have training centres for the participants of the

hackathon, where they are guided about the pattern of the competition.

Shri Narendra Modi, during one of his visits to Singapore had mentioned about the success of Hackathon in the country.

The 36 hour long competition inspired the Singapore Prime Minister and he expressed his willingness to be a part of the competition too. A Hackathon was then held at the international level with students from India and Singapore.

Twenty teams were selected from India to fly to Singapore and compete with them. The Hackathon was a huge success. This year again, students from Singapore would be coming to India to participate in Singapore-India Hackathon 2019, hosted by IIT Madras.

The Hackathon has set a strong mark at a national as well as international level.

Students are coming up with solution for major problems and the government is helping them implement their ideas.

This has help built up their confidence in the students, many of who now aspire to come up with their start-ups.

After seeing the success of the last three Smart India Hackathon editions and Singapore-India Hackathon, many other countries like the UK, Canada and Australia have showed their willingness to be a part of the competition. Indeed it is the new age India, setting mark at an International level.

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No festive celebration in India is complete without the mention of food Words: Rashmi Gopal Rao

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here is no denying the fact that no festive celebration in India is complete without the mention of food. Usually prepared with seasonal ingredients, food made during festivals is not only highly sumptuous but also distinct and varies from one part of the country to the other. All in all, festival food is one of the most alluring aspects that many of us look forward to apart from the rituals and worship associated with celebrations and festivals.

Dussehra: a period of Fasting

Like all festivals, the festival of Navratri aka Dussehra, too, is intrinsically associated with food and unique gastronomical cultures. In many places in India, especially in the Northern region, it is a period of fasting and when the fast is broken, a special offering is made to Goddess Durga. During this period most people abstain from consuming vegetables like onion, garlic etc and the diet followed is strictly vegetarian.

The fasting period advocates the use of limited spices like turmeric, chilli, cumin and pink salt. People generally avoid rice and wheat and consume sago pearls, rajgira atta and root vegetables like arbi and raw banana. While sweets like sandesh and rasagulla are famous 58

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3. Fasting delicacies prepared during Navratri

While sandesh and rasagulla are famous in West Bengal, jalebis are famous in Gujarat during Navratri Kashmiri Halwa

A delicious, easy and quick halwa recipe for the festive season. Made with oats cooked with milk and sugar and an aromatic flavour of saffron threads, this dish is served with a garnishing of nuts and raisins. The key ingredients include grain sugar, milk, desi ghee, green cardamom powder, saffron threads, cashew nuts, almonds and raisins.

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in West Bengal, jalebis are a special offering in Gujarat during Navratri. In states like Punjab, desserts, including kheer and halwa, made from vegetables like bottle gourd are popular.

Southern specialities for Dasara

In the south, several specialities like sundal and chana kheer are offered to the Goddess every day during this period. Chick peas, green gram, peanuts and black gram are some of the pulses used to prepare sundal. The pulses are boiled until soft and then mixed with a tempering of mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves. Kheer, made especially from rice, is considered highly auspicious for Goddess Durga.

Diwali: a profusion of desserts

Deepawali aka the Festival of Lights is a universal symbol of prosperity, progress and hope. The celebrations are incomplete without the mention of lip-smacking desserts prepared from ingredients like ghee, nuts, condensed milk, dry fruits and spices like cardamom and saffron. From ladoos to pedas to burfis to halwas, the sweets prepared during Diwali are just humongous. Gulab jamuns, soan papdi, kaju katli mawa kachori, puran poli and a whole range of savoury snacks like samosa, aloo tikki, ghatiya, chivda, chakli and murukku are just some of the favourites.

Traditional specialities prepared for this festival include Gujiya (deep fried dumplings stuffed with khoya and dry fruits), pinni (made from whole wheat flour and dry fruits), anarsa (deep fried rice cakes filled with jaggery and poppy seeds), batasha (drop shaped sweet candy) and the ever favourite shakarpare (a sweet-savoury snack made from flour).

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n the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river lies Dibrugarh, also known as 'The Tea City of India'.

The third largest populated city in Assam, Dibrugarh is filled with luscious greenery found both in and around the city. Dibrugarh is also home to the enormous presence of tea, oil and gas, power and textile industries. Flaunting the rich cultural heritage of Assam, Dibrugarh is the gateway of tourism for Arunachal Pradesh and few other major districts of Upper Assam.

The colourful and vibrant town of Dibrugarh is also considered to be

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among the top major cities in Northeast India that is developing at a fast pace and coming up as the ultimate communication and industrial hub.

Positioned approximately 439 km away from the city of Guwahati, Dibrugarh is well connected with the rest of India by air, with several carriers like IndiGo, Vistara, Air India and SpiceJet operating daily flights.

BRIEF HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT

History of Dibrugarh Airport dates back to the early 1950s when a handful of passengers used to travel on just a single flight. Also known as Mohanbari Airport, it is situated at a distance of about 15Â km

north east from the Dibrugarh city and located at a height of 362 ft above sea level. The airport features 1,829 m long runway and is facilitated with Distance Measuring Instrument (DME), Non Directional Beacon (NDB) navigation aids, landing aids and visual instruments.

In 2009, the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) was commissioned to cater to the needs of increasing passenger traffic and since then Dibrugarh Airport has been growing at an impeccable rate. The NITB covers an area of 10,536 square metres and has 500 seating capacity, including arrival and departure sections, and is equipped with 10 check-in counters, three XBIS AAI_Official

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CONNECTIVITY

The airport is well linked, directly or indirectly, through flights to all prime cities in India. Direct flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati and other certain parts of the country to the airport are regularly operated. With the increase in number of flights flying out from Dibrugarh Airport, Bagdogra in Siliguri, West Bengal, has been added to the already existing connections to Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi. A total number of 10 flights, including flights of Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, are currently operating from the airport.

PASSENGER TRAFFIC

Dibrugarh Airport has witnessed a significant growth of around 112 per cent of passenger traffic over the decade. For the year 2018-19, the total passenger movement was 3,84,595 as compared to 3,41,677 in 2017-18. Looking at the growth, Vistara Airlines commenced their operations from Dibrugarh with a flight from Delhi and IndiGo also added another direct flight to Delhi in 2019-20.

FACILITIES

The airport is equipped with 10 Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE) counters for facilitating quick and hassle free check-in. Further, to minimise the check-in time, Dibrugarh Airport also

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Dibrugarh Airport secured 1st position in the 'Best Decorated Airport' during Independence Day 2019 amongst AAI airports provides three self-check-in KIOSK machines. Keeping in check the safety of the customers, the airport has installed five X-RAY Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) machines.

The airport is also facilitated with all the necessary navigational aids to ensure safe flight operations viz. Doppler Very High Frequency (DVOR) with High Power DME, Instrument Landing System (ILS), which includes localiser and glide path with low power DME, NDB, Automatic Dependent Surveillance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Broadcast (ADS-B), Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) and GAGAN Receiver.

Dibrugarh Airport is potentially provisioned with two Crash Fire Tenders (CFTs), two ambulances, two portable shelters, one life detector for emergencies.

Sanitary napkin vending machines are provided at all the ladies washrooms of the Terminal Building promoting health and hygiene of women. Such developments at the airport have also led to a consistent improvement in the Customer Satisfaction Survey Ratings.

LOCAL ARTWORK

Assam, being home to over 15 different communities, has a very rich and diverse culture. To showcase such rich and diverse culture, Dibrugarh Airport displays various local artworks, both inside and outside the Terminal Building.

Artworks depicting the traditional dance forms of various communities such as the Sattriya Dance, Deopahar Dance, Bagurumba Dance, Jhumur Dance and the Bihu Dance are also on display.

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items from the airport. Presence of industries like oil & gas, power and textile also bring in opportunities for handling cargo through the airport.

Tapping on the opportunity, the airport has converted its old Terminal Building into Common User Domestic Cargo Terminal, (CUDCT) which is going to start soon.

is protected and to reduce the dependency on non-renewable sources. Dibrugarh Airport has placed solar panels, which will generate up to 725 Kwp and will cater to about 60 per cent of the total power requirement of the airport during operations. The solar panels are placed in such a manner that it will also provide shade over the Passenger Vehicle Parking.

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Social Responsibility, the airport has been on the forefront by embracing Swatch Bharat initiative and has provided several vehicles to Dibrugarh Municipal Board aiming towards a garbage free Dibrugarh City.

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FUTURE PLANS

Foreseeing a further increase in passenger and air traffic movement, construction of an additional aerobridge is on the blueprint, after which the airport shall have three aerobridges. The construction of an extended canopy over the passenger drop off area shall also commence shortly. Trying to achieve new accomplishments as compared to yesteryears, Dibrugarh Airport is marching towards higher benchmarks.

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But planning a vacation is not that easy as it seems to be. There are several considerations that the new mom must keep in mind while she plans to air travel after the childbirth.

When should one Plan?

A mother who has had a normal delivery can plan air travel after two-three weeks post her delivery whereas, a mother who has had a C-section should only

plan it post one month. The body of the mother undergoes several emotional and physical changes while giving birth to the little one. It is important for both the mother and baby to settle down and bring things in line like sleep cycle and breastfeed, before planning anything.

In cases where the baby is premature or might has had complications before birth, one should just avoid venturing out till the baby gets a green flag from the doctor to do so.

Troubles Associated

For the baby • The newborn generally has a weak immunity and by travelling he or she is exposed to having greater infections and diseases.

• The baby can even have breathing problems because of the change in the oxygen levels.

• The baby can experience intense ear

pain if caution is not exercised while flying. Children are more susceptive to the change in the air pressure.

For the mother • The mother can experience postpartum depression, fatigue or unwanted irritation if she is not wellrested. She can have unnecessary mood swings and can leave an adverse effect too.

• Mothers who have had a C-section are vulnerable to problems like blood clots, bleeding, swelling or even problems in the stitches.

• Always carry extra diapers, bottles, baby food and snacks on the plane than you think you will need. This will help incase your plane becomes severely delayed or cancelled.

About the Author

Dr. Rita Bakshi, Senior Gynaecologist and IVF Expert, International Fertility Centre.

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