Airports India June 2019

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India

inbound

Relive the regal past of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

detour

Architectural wonderland of Mahabalipuram

AAI update

Bhubaneswar Airport rebuilt in a day after rage of cyclone Fani

pearl of the

orient

Explore Goa, the land of swaying palms & white sand

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Dear Readers,

Indian aviation is witnessing unprecedented growth and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), being a significant pillar of the sector, is committed towards the development of airport infrastructure and connecting the people of the country with rich travelling experience. I am very happy to share that AAI has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for the year 2019-20.

AAI has undertaken an ambitious target of `5,160 crores towards capital expenditure on airport infrastructure development for the financial year.

AAI has continuously been ensuring a hassle-free travel, prioritising chiefly on safety and security of the flyers. We have recently chalked out a plan to implement the Space Based Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), a satellite-based technology to provide air traffic surveillance over an entire oceanic region of Indian Flight Information Region (FIRs). This breakthrough technology will be able to provide real time surveillance and situational awareness similar to radar in terrestrial airspace, further enhancing safety, improving efficacy, greater flight predictability and air traffic flow management. Read more about this latest technological development in this issue of our magazine.

AAI has recently launched Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) portal for five airports, SVPI Airport, Ahmedabad; BPI Airport, Bhubaneswar; Chennai 4

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Moving on, adhering to the philosophy of sustainable development, AAI has recently commissioned a 1MWp ground-based solar power plant at Trichy International Airport, Tamil Nadu at an investment cost of `4.64 crores. Through this initiative, AAI is anticipating an effectively minimised GHG (Green House Gas) emission, thereby contributing towards environment conservation.

Crucially, the extremely severe cyclone Fani that hit Odisha and dismantled the entire region was well managed by the government authorities owing to their exemplary preparedness. During the panic times of Fani, high wave warning messages were broadcasted by ESSO-INCOIS, the Ocean Information Service Provider using AAI’s GPS-Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) Messaging Service via GEO satellites. The Satellite-Based Navigation System, GAGAN is capable of broadcasting alert or an early warning directly either on a hand-held receiver or on mobiles for users in the deep sea.

AAI has recently launched Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) portal for five of its airports The storm with a top wind speed of 205 kmph did considerable damage to the infrastructure of the Bhubaneswar Airport.

But with excellent preparedness and advanced intimation, the situation was handled meticulously. The team at the Bhubaneswar Airport, under the guidance of Corporate Headquarters (CHQ), came up with a contingency plan for restoration and swiftly managed to get the airport

operational in a day’s time. The magazine will let you walk through the scrupulous and dedicated work that was witnessed during the alarming time of Fani in this issue.

I am also proud to share that the Civil Aviation Training College (CATC), Prayagraj, stands today as a DGCA approved Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Organisation.

The College was awarded the Approval of Air Traffic Services Training Organization (ATSTO) Certificate, which makes it an official training organisation, that can now deliver Approved Training Courses to aspiring Air Traffic Controllers, a mandatory requirement as per ICAO towards issuance of Air Traffic Controllers' licence.

AAI realises that airports are natural gateways and often the first point of contact with the local destination and has been working tirelessly to offer contemporary infrastructure, enhanced passenger amenities and pioneering services to the flyers each day. In the purview of this new vision, AAI has created out of the world experience for passengers, setting new benchmarks towards betterment and excellence. Read in detail about AAI's four most Iconic Airports that emphasises chiefly on design and architecture in this issue.

The magazine will also walk you through the airport of the most sought after destinations for beach lovers, Goa. The Goa International Airport sees a heavy footfall of both domestic and international passengers throughout the year and has been offering them the best services all these years. Equipped with a stateof-the-art Airport Operation Command Centre (AOCC) for dynamic airport facility allocation system, Goa Airport provides optimal utilisation of the airport resources depending on the number of passengers/ flights at any particular time.

As the summer vacation beckons in the month of June and as you step out to trot the globe, AAI hopes the pleasure of travelling with us this season will be full of fun and memories. AAI wishes to serve all its patrons with joy on their journey with us. Be a part of AAI’s wanderlust journey on our various social media platforms and read AAI’s e-magazine on the go for better shared communication. Happy Reading!

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Inbound

Live through the glorious past of Bhopal, the land of begums

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Adventure

Explore Manali through barren mountains, clear blue skies and its quietness

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Give your taste buds a surprise treat with ruby chocolates

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Words of Encouragement

22 Diary

Filmstar Varun Sharma talks about his favourite Indian airports

Bhubaneswar Airport and @AAI_Official kept the Bhuvaneshvar Airport intact and running. You stood against the force of Fani cyclone.

Great job.

46 Detour

50 Culture

Ganga Dussehra in Varanasi and Prayagraj is a grand affair

54 Breathe

@R_ravimishra

Visit the land of seven pagodas, Mahabalipuram

Snuggle up with your favourite book at these cosy book cafes

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Impressed by infrastructure at Chandigarh Airport. Good to see airports maintaining such good standard. Well done AAI_Official @AMITMALIK99 Glimpses of Tagore's letters & scripts vividly reproduced in the ceiling of Kolkata Airport; the letters delicately converted into embossed letters & in some by using powder coated aluminium piping creating a rare understated elegance. Great aesthetics, true #Tagoreana. @EM_BASU

ON THE COVER

Thank you @AAI_Official for maintaining safest norms and guidelines for the last 7 years. We Indians are proud of this organisation for its team efforts, motivations and the way they handle their passengers. @BIMALODISHA

A beach in Goa

AAI Updates 28 AAI pioneering services at some of its Iconic Airports

32 AAI Bhubaneshwar

Airport restored operations within a day after 'Fani'

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62 AAI set to implement its initiative of space based ADS-B data servies

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mark your calendar A list of festivals and events happening in the month of June

june 30-4 july /2019

Puri, Odisha

rath yatra 2019 Puri Rath Yatra is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals celebrated in the Jagannath Temple, Puri . The yatra is a colourful procession of Hindu deities placed on the chariots and starts from the Jagannath Temple, carrying the idol of Lord Jagannath.

Guwahati, Assam

Ambubachi Mela Celebrated in the northeastern state of Assam, the Ambubachi Mela is the most important festival of the Kamakhya Temple.

It is believed that the presiding goddess of the temple, Devi Kamakhya, the Mother Shakti, goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this stretch of time. While the temple remains closed for three days, devotees from all across the country wait for the temple to reopen and perform rituals.

June 22-26 /2019

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

June 14-16 /2019

Shimla summer festival With the summer vacations on, head to the mountains to experience the annual summer festival. The renowned event has been taking place regularly since the 1960s. It features musical performances by some famous singers, display of crafts and fashion goods and famous local cuisine to indulge in.

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June 24 /2019 Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Yuru Kabgyat

Yuru Kabgyat is a festival celebrated at Lamayuru Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the region. Music is a big part of the two-day celebration, with monks playing cymbals, drums and wind instruments.

Ride Asia

Ride Asia is a B2B event attracting dealers, distributors, importers and entrepreneurs who are looking for new business opportunities in E-Vehicles, E-Bikes, Cycles, Sports & Fitness Industry. Parts of the exhibition have even been kept open for B2C to increase awareness about electric vehicles, cycling, fitness, outdoor sports and to provide knowledge about latest products and services with their availability.

Till June 2 /2019

Siolim, Goa

June 24 /2019

Sao Joao Feast Of St John Sao Joao Feast of St. John, as the name suggests, is a festival dedicated to St John the Baptist. The festival is celebrated through community dances, people dressing up in vibrantly-coloured clothes and diving into the ponds. Dance, food and music are integral parts of the festival.

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Accelerating

Tobacco Control Measures

India has come a long way in controlling the use of tobacco with initiatives like displaying pictorial health warnings in 85% of the display area of the tobacco packs on both the sides

Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2016-17 from GATS 2009-10 in India, 28.6 % (266.8 million) of adults (15 years and above) are using tobacco in some form or the other, and every year more than 1.3 million people die because of tobacco related diseases.

In India, smokeless tobacco use is more common than smoked tobacco, the most common being khaini, gutkha, betel quid with tobacco and zarda. Smoking forms of tobacco used are bidi, cigarette and hookah.

Harmful effects of tobacco

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orldwide tobacco use is one of the major preventable risk factors for premature mortality, killing over 8 million people every year, despite a steady reduction in the use of tobacco. Of these deaths, more than 1 million deaths are caused by second-hand smoke (breathing in someone

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Tobacco affects almost every major organ and system in the body.

It can cause cancers in different parts of the body including mouth, throat, larynx (voice box), lungs, oesophagus, breast, brain, gall bladder and kidney. else’s cigarette smoke). Tobacco consumption leads not only to the loss of a human life but also brings suffering, create impoverishing families and affect the national economy.

Due to its negative impact on people’s lung, from chronic respiratory disease to cancer, this year, on world no tobacco day emphasis is given to tobacco and lung health.

India is the second largest consumer and third largest producer of tobacco in the world. Though overall consumption of tobacco has declined by six percentage points in

Smoking substantially increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB), causing death. More than 20% of global TB incidence may be attributable to tobacco.

Most of the tobacco users don’t know that tobacco use narrows their arteries causing them to become clogged and can lead to heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, gangrene of the feet and impotence.

Among women users, tobacco can result in infertility and other pregnancy issues such as ectopic pregnancy, low birth weight baby, congenital anomalies and premature birth.

Second-hand smoke also increases the risk of respiratory problems, lung cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke. Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke are at an increased risk of sudden death syndrome and various respiratory problems. Children who grow up with a parent or family member who smoke are three times more likely to start smoking themselves.

Smoke that may still be present in large amount even after putting off the cigarette, especially in small enclosed space such as in cars, is also harmful.

Tobacco free initiatives in India

In order to protect the youth and masses from the adverse effects of tobacco use, second-hand smoke (SHS) and to discourage the consumption of tobacco, the Government of India (GOI) enacted comprehensive tobacco control law - “Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COPTA-2003) which prohibits smoking in public places; sale of tobacco products to and by persons below the age of 18 years; and in an area within a radius of one hundred yards of any educational institution.

In response to globalization of tobacco epidemic, World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco control (WHO FCTC) was developed in the year 2004 to protect present and future generations from the devastating health, social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke.

India has also put a ban on smokeless tobacco products and has strengthened the implementation of the tobacco free film and television policy

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), GOI ratified WHO’s FCTC in the same year to adopt MPOWER package of technical measures. Further to bring about greater awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use, tobacco control laws and to facilitate effective implementation of the tobacco control laws, Ministry introduced National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in 2007-08.

India has come a long way in controlling the use of tobacco.

Initiatives like displaying pictorial health warnings in 85% of the display area of the tobacco packs on both the sides, tobacco users access to counseling services for behaviour change, strengthening of cessation facilities with the launch of toll-free national tobacco QuitLine (1800-11-2356), “mCessation Programme, substantial investment made under the 12th Five Year Plan for expansion of NTCP and conduction of second round of GATS-2 in the country are some important activities to control tobacco use.

India has also put a ban on smokeless tobacco products and has strengthened the implementation of the tobacco free film and television policy. Crop diversification programme (CDP) to encourage tobacco growing farmers to shift to alternative crops in tobacco growing states, actions to eliminate illicit trade of tobacco products and multisectoral approach involving participation of other Union Ministries have strengthened national implementation of the WHO FCTC and comprehensive tobacco control measures in India.

Controlling tobacco use is a key part of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. But it is not the government alone, we should also contribute on an individual level to make a sustainable, tobaccofree world.

People can commit to never take up tobacco products. Those who do use tobacco can quit, or seek help in doing so, which will in turn protect their health as well as people exposed to secondhand smoke, including children, and family members . Money not spent on tobacco can be spent on essentials like healthy food, healthcare and education.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India AAI CARES Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of AAI, the Tiruchirappalli International Airport handed over two ambulances to the Government Hospital at Trichy. The Imphal International Airport also handed over an ALS ambulance to the Director of Medical & Health Services, Govt. of Manipur, recently.

strengthening firefighting capabilities

Understanding the prerequisite of safety precautions, Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, and Tiruchirappalli International Airport, Trichy, have introduced a New Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) loaded with world-class firefighting equipment adding to their firefighting capabilities.

First Common Service Centre (CSC) Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, has become the first airport to inaugurate Common Service Centres (CSC) under the Digital India Programme. These centres will function as single access points for delivery of essential public utility services, social welfare schemes, healthcare etc.

Prioritising passenger convenience

Indoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport has come up with passenger-friendly sleeping zones near the departure area.

The services can be availed at a nominal fee of `200. It will help flyers relax during their hectic transit.

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Kolkata connects to Kathmandu

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, launched the inaugural flight to Nepal recently.

Airlines Buddha Air will operate three flights weekly between Kathmandu and Kolkata.

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AAI traffic review book launched

OBserving ANTI-TERRORISM DAY

Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI unveiled a review book on the Traffic at Indian Airports for the year 2018-19. The book consists of traffic analysis during 2018-19 v/s 2017-18 including the growth rate, airport-wise trafficshare, month-wise traffic at top 45 airports.

The book also showcased the year-wise trafficdata for all Indian airports since 1995-96.

AAI Airports observed Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21, 2019 where the employees and the stakeholders of AAI administered the pledge. The event focused on terrorism as a big challenge for civil aviation in the contemporary era.

sharing the expertise

A two-day Domestic Airport Lab workshop on “Re-Engineering the key approaches within Airport Commercial Planning & Implementation to maximise NonAeronautical Revenue” was recently held at Tiruchirappalli International Airport. The workshop offered small groups of International Airport Professionals (IAPs) an opportunity to discuss, collaborate and learn from airport professionals that have demonstrated leadership on a specific airport subject.

Dropping excess charges for excess baggage Passengers travelling from Chennai International Airport will be able to ship their excess baggage to any location in India at affordable rates with the launch of GATI-KWE outlet at the domestic departure. The facility is also open for the public.

New initiatives

IndiGo Airlines has recently started their operations from Kolhapur to Tirupati under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN. The IndiGo flight took off from Kolhapur airport with 63 passengers onboard.

AAI Update

Beware of the

fraudulent job offers!

BE ALERT

It has been found that fraudulent recruitment advertisements and job offers are being made by some unscrupulous elements forging Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s name/logo and trying to deceive people by making false promises of offering them a job in AAI. Certain unidentified websites have also been noticed with vacancies of AAI’s position on their websites.

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KEEP IN MIND

Beware when these people ask for sensitive personal, financial information and payments for job offers. To clarify, no websites or agencies have been authorised by AAI, either to show vacancy positions in their site or to accept any application for recruitment for AAI’s vacancies.

BE VIGILANT

This is to inform that all the vacancies & recruitment are notified on AAI’s official website only and sometimes in Employment News/Rojgar Samachar and other leading Indian newspapers.

Link to apply for vacancies is available only on AAI’s official website www.aai.aero/en/careers/ recruitment and not on any other website. The applications fee is payable at the time of online registration and no other payments are sought at any other stage of recruitment. By this notice, it is brought to the knowledge of all concerned to exercise caution and not to be misled by false advertisements. AAI is not responsible, in any way, for any loss/ or damage caused by the action of such unscrupulous elements. aaiofficial

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GLBians got placed with hefty packages of `4 to `27 lakhs

The students studying at G.L. Bajaj have been amongst the top choices of recruiters over the years. Campus placement at G.L. Bajaj was a big success with around 85% plus placement offers for Batch 2019. Till April, 2019 the campus hosted around 279 companies and students found recruitment opportunities in various sectors including IT, management, core companies, e- commerce, etc. The students have bagged packages between ` 4 lakhs to 27 lakhs.

Commenting upon this incredible success, Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of the Institute says “This sustained demand of G.L. Bajaj students can be attributed to its industry relevant teaching

methodology and their additional certifications like MTA, PTC, Cloud Computing, Java, Networking, etc.

“Hauling out the latest Industrial practices has been our major focus.

Therefore, since the first batch of students in the year 2009, we have witnessed unparalleled placements. In the current batch, we have already placed 85% students with the package between 4 to 27 lakhs and placements are still continuing,” gladly informs Mr. Pankaj Agarwal “Batch 2019 of group has got offers from industry moguls including Wipro, Capgemini, TCS, Saint Gobain, Magic Software, etc.”, he further adds.

TRAINING PROGRAM ON WELDING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MAINTENANCE STAFF OF INDIGO AIRLINES AKGEC FRONIUS Advance Welding Technology & Research Centre, AKGEC Skills Foundation organised a training program on Welding Technology for the maintenance staff of IndiGo Airlines. The program was organised in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd. as the certifying body and was attended by 15 personnel’s working in the IndiGo Workshop as welders, fitters, supervisors, technicians etc. First two days of training were conducted at the Indigo Airlines office situated at terminal 1 of New Delhi Airport, during which the introductory session was

welding workshop situated inside New Delhi Airport.

Hands on sessions on Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes were organised at Advance Welding Technology & Research Centre, AKGEC Skills Foundation on the third day, during which the participants were trained to perform welding on groove and fillet joints using various processes and positions. delivered by Prof. Som Ashutosh, AGM (QA&A) followed by session on Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Good Engineering Practices. Mr Vivek Singh, Scientific Officer,

conducted the sessions on Gas Metal Arc Welding Process and Weld Defects & Troubleshooting. Mr Amit Singh, Project Engineer assisted in conducting hands on sessions at IndiGo Airlines

Theoretical & Practical assessment of the participants was conducted at the end to evaluate the training effectiveness using Virtual Welding Simulator at AWTRC. 21

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1. Kohli flying the flag in England during the ICC Champions Trophy, 2013 2. Kohli and Ashwin, widely seen as the professor of spin (Photo by Bipin Patel).

3. Cover of The Nine Waves

The glorious Triumph

The pacemen could not deliver victory in Kolkata, but Indian pace had made a statement broadcasting the dramatic change in Indian cricketing thinking. To judge how big the change was listen to what Kapil Dev told me in 2014, ‘The fast bowler is a worker. The batsman is an officer sitting in an AC room and talking. in a drawn Test. By then India had won So, the mindset in India is do you want the Test series in Sri Lanka 3–0, the to be an officer or do you want to be heaviest home defeat for Sri Lanka since a worker?’ Now cricketers were happy Australia in 2003–04 and had also won to leave the airconditioned office to do all five one-day internationals and the the heavy lifting as they demonstrated sole T20 match. Then, on in South Africa in January returning home, Kohli’s 2018, England in the 3 men had won the 50-over summer of 2018 and white-ball cricket series Australia in December against Australia 4–1. Now, 2018–January 2019. In playing Sri Lanka at home, South Africa and England, India won again, 1–0, but in despite the work put in by the drawn Test at Kolkata the pacemen, India did not there was a transformation win because the officers in the Indian attack which in the airconditioned was astounding. Kohli, in office, the batsmen, were preparation for the series not prepared to get off in South Africa, which was their comfortable chairs. days away, had asked for In Australia it all came Published by Aleph Book Company wickets to suit conditions together. It is tempting yet there which meant help dangerous to see gamefor pace bowlers. Kolkata provided a changing trends from a couple of series ‘liberally grassed’ wicket and his pace but what has happened in the last year is attack delivered. For the fist time in 262 significant and shows Kohli is changing home Tests, no Indian spinner took a Indian cricket, certainly how India wicket. All seventeen wickets fell to the takes wickets.

Excerpt taken with permission from quick men, Kumar, Shami and Yadav.

Aleph Book Company Ashwin and Jadeja were redundant.

The Nine Waves by Mihir Bose brings together the most seminal moments in the history of Indian cricket. Excerpt...

BUYING THE RIGHT LOTTERY TICKET In 2017, excluding the defeat in the 2017 Champions Trophy Final, India were dominant across all three formats of Tests, ODIs and T20s like they had never been before. Seven wins in Tests as against only one defeat. In ODIs, twenty-one victories and seven defeats and in T20s nine wins and four defeats.

Indian batsmen had made copious runs, Indian bowlers had bowled sides out.

During the year Indian batsmen had made 19 hundreds in the Tests, Pujara and Kohli nine between them, and while Pujara had made more runs, 1,140, as against Kohli’s 1,059, Kohli’s average of 75 was superior to Pujara’s 67. And when runs in all formats were taken into account, there was no catching Kohli. His 2,818 runs were 1,000 more than Rohit Sharma. And Indian spin was still all-conquering. Ashwin and Jadeja had taken 110 of the 200 wickets with Ashwin 56 at 27, Jadeja 54 at 23.

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one man, many lives

Ram Kamal Mukherjee's take on the life of 'Baba' There's already a book published on Sanjay Dutt. Why another one?

While Yaseer's book dealt majorly with Sanjay Dutt's life story, my book is more of an analytical structure that decodes the enigma of Sanjay Dutt. My book is a complete insight of Sanjay's emotional, physical and mental state, supported by facts.

What is it that made you write this book?

Sanjay Dutt is by far the most interesting character we have seen in Bollywood.

While I was working on a fiction related to Bollywood, I happened to read a lot about Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. That's when Sanjay's story really fascinated me.

What intrigues you the most about Sanjay Dutt?

I think his life overall intrigues me.

From being a misunderstood child of a superstar couple to being cheated by his closest associates, from randomly falling in love with co-stars to marrying someone who eventually infused discipline in his otherwise haywire life.

To becoming Baba of Bollywood, his life is nothing less than a screenplay of a potboiler.

Give Your Heart a Break

Do you love travelling?

Where all have you travelled recently?

Yes, I do. For work I get to travel often. But I like my leisure trips too. I have been to London, Egypt, Poland, Mauritius, Dubai and almost all parts of India.

How have Indian airports come up in recent times? Which are your favourite airports in India apart from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore airports?

Rupa Publications Written with tenderness and fury, heartbreak and acceptance, Give Your Heart a Break is the story of Addya, a flamboyant, confident woman, leading a carefree life. That is, until the day she gets married, and her life suddenly takes a turn for the worse.

Airports have always excited me.

The whole feel of travelling, meeting strangers, tasting local cuisines at the food court and shopping is intriguing. In India, I like Kolkata and Chennai because of their traditional aspect.

sneak-peek The Mughal Feast: Recipes from the Kitchen of Emperor Shah Jahan

The Billionaire's Funeral

HarperCollins Publishers Billionaire investor Chad Cohen is at a London restaurant when all his credit cards are declined. He receives a disturbing message on his phone and is now being accused of travelling on a stolen passport and put in jail.

THE MOMENT OF LIFT

Trade Paperback Candid and inspiring, here Melinda Gates traces her awakening to the link between women’s empowerment and the health of societies. And she provides simple and effective ways each one of us can make a difference.

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Niyogi Books First published in Bengali in the Sharadiya Ananda Bazaar in 1976, it was the first novel on the Naxal Movement in West Bengal.

Some prominent intellectuals of West Bengal had played a strange two-faced role in this political movement.

Roli Books The Mughal Feast is a delightful transcreation of the original handwritten Persian recipe book Nuskha-eShahjahani from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s time.

This book is divided into seven sections: Naan, Aash, Qaliya and Do-piyazah, Bharta, Zeer Biryani and Pulao, Kabab, and Shiriniha.

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Situated in the capital city Ranchi, Jharkhand, Birsa Munda Airport is the major operational airport in the state. It serves as a gateway to the state full of mineral resources in its girth and industries with immense business potential.

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The history of Birsa Munda Airport dates back to the year 1941, when it was established to be used by the Royal Air force.

In 1949, 546.25 acres of land was transferred to DGCA and from 1949 the airport was known as Civil Aerodrome, Ranchi.

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On May 27, 2000, the airport was renamed as Birsa Munda Airport after the great freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

The airport's New Integrated Terminal Building was inaugurated on March 26, 2013, and soon the operations started.

Currently, Air India, Go Air, IndiGo, AirAsia and Vistara operate from this airport to various destinations like Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Raipur, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad.

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AAI CREATING EXCELLENCE AAI airports are continuously setting an example by offering contemporary infrastructure, enhanced passenger amenities and pioneering services that can be categorised as Iconic Airports Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ, AAI 28

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irports these days are not mere transport hubs but are destinations as well.

Acting as natural gateways and often the first point of contact with the local destination, it is imperative that the experience of the traveller should be memorable.

Marching forward with the same inkling, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been setting new benchmarks towards betterment and excellence in customer satisfaction.

AAI has incessantly ensured that each AAI airport reflects Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing global stature in the truest sense. By investing in this new vision, AAI has created out of the world experiences

for the passengers, emphasising predominantly on design and architecture. This commitment shines through in the detailing of each and every new airport.

SIGNIFICANT ICONIC AIRPORTS

AAI airports reflects a sense of place that is a unique collection of qualities and characteristics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visual, cultural, social, and environmental.

The phenomenon is about conveying lifestyles and traditions, making any place a destination in its own right, just like an airport, which is not just a place you fly to and from. AAI is already working on the same lines and has gone par-excellence in the field of airport AirportsAuthorityOfIndiaOfficial

making and creating. The present-day infrastructure, improved passenger facilities and ground-breaking services offered to commuters by few airports have outshined others and have put them in a remarkable category of AAI’s iconic Airports. These gold-standard airports have attained greater heights in the last few years and are setting an example for all future endeavours.

VADODARA AIRPORT

Located in the north east of the city, Vadodara Airport in Gujarat spreads over an area of 630.60 acres.

Vadodara Airport is also the first 4-star Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) adhered green airport in India.

The world-class design of the façade of the building at Vadodara Airport avowals of excellence and a contemporary build. Enthused by the body and wings of airplanes, the building’s bold sweeping form and identity is achieved by wrapping the east and west sides and the roof with one continuous aerodynamic metal skin. One of the prominent structural features is the gigantic archway wrapping up the entire terminal and heightening it to form some space.

Skylights follow the geometry of the trusses further opening the structural

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framework to allow natural light to permeate through the terminal.

The architectural marvel also infuses regional art and culture which is beautifully reflected in the inside of the building featuring associated substructures such as utility building, cafeteria, car parking. The volumetric proportion of the interior spaces combined with filtered natural light from skylights above, along with lush garden and creative artefacts, depicts Vadodara’s heritage. All these design marvels make Vadodara one of the iconic airports and at par with contemporary airports.

1. Vadodara Airport 2. Interiors of Vadodara Airport 3. Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur

The world-class design of the façade of the building at Vadodara Airport avowals of excellence and a contemporary build SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AIRPORT, RAIPUR

Adding to the allure of the nature’s bounty Chhattisgarh is the Swami Vivekananda Airport (SVA) sporting its world-class design. The Raipur Airport gleams with pride showcasing the new integrated terminal building designed to accommodate 700 passengers. The design of the building, lays emphasis on the vastness of spaces, the visual experience of the sky and the subtle landing on the ground with the terminal building acting as a catalyst integrating all three.

Deriving its genesis from an "Avian" that is conceived with a sliced dome at the centre and multiple wings elevating the roof profile towards the sky and the number of awards that Raipur Airport has won is a clear testament to this fact. This magnificent transparent terminal with inspiring architecture, set in a larger than life structural canvas makes for a “grand welcome” for the travellers. A definite movement pattern, clear segregation of spaces 29

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and short travel distances are every traveller's delight when alighting from the terminal.

The architects of Raipur Airport are meticulously planning the implementation of various passive green measures using the best accessible resources. The airport has a lake for conservation and recycling of water along with generating a nonconventional source of energy through solar voltaic panels. Every corner of the airport reflects engineering brilliance and diligently designed ethos.

The passenger terminal building at the Tirupati Airport is a graphic interpretation of the form of Garuda (eagle), with its association as the carrier of Lord Venkateswara CHANDIGARH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is known for its beautiful architectures surrounding the city.

The Chandigarh Airport denotes the same quintessence as it is built to reflect world- class architecture and design, which makes it one of the best newly built airports in the country. The new terminal building is one of the major components of the master plan 2040, in which the development is planned in 3 phases on the 305-acre site. The building boasts of an installation of a unique cut-out at departure level allowing light to enter from the roof and considerably reduces the artificial lighting. The perfect use of the space-frame for the main roof eliminates the need for any false ceiling.

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The public area has been augmented with the extensive artwork executed by the local artisans giving the airport the rich look and feel, showcasing regional culture and traditions. The airport is also as lush as it can possibly get and flaunts its green design that was inspired by the creator of Chandigarh's iconic Rock Garden.

TIRUPATI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Awarded with GRIHA 4-star rating, the Tirupati International Airport is indisputably one of the best airports when it comes to architectural brilliance.

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better design and the Tirupati Airport building’s capability of energy efficiency adds another feather to its cap. The building relishes an advantage of orientation as longer faces aligned with the runway are north/south facing.

4. Installation at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata 5. Night view of Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur 6. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport terminal 7. View of Tirupati International Airport

its association as the carrier of Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity of this place and correlated with the concept of flight.

The daunting structure of the building has been designed by deriving inspiration from the shape of Garuda inflight, with its wings flapping/spread in the air and instantly connects with the passengers visiting this temple city for religious pilgrimage. The roof consists of five segments, disconnected enough to allow ingress of light throughout the building, further highlighting the feeling of lightness in the structure. The steel portion of the building is designed in a way that it hugs the roof enhancing the floating appearance of the same. The interiors of the airport have exclusively used different forms of artworks like sculptures, paintings and murals giving the airport a human scale.

Buildings are complex structures that demand a proper installation of important parameters like functional efficacy, safety and aesthetics for a

The magnificent work done at the Tirupati Airport is seen in the light of conceptualizing and revamping of airport with innovative idea of incorporating local art and craft. It enhances the ambience of the airport and has received appreciation from passengers visiting.

NETAJI Subhash CHANDRA BOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The new integrated terminal building of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, visibly describes the ambition and motif of AAI to provide a terminal that would suffice for the country’s burgeoning air travel across the world. The building at NSCBI Airport reflects both the stateof-the-art technology and the unique cultural essence of Bengal.

Inspired by a very creative and bold design, the Kolkata Airport's makeover resulted in it being awarded Best Improved Airport in the Asia-Pacific Region in 2014 and 2015 by the Airports Council International (ACI), the only global trade representative of the world's airport authorities. The airport is truly unique with its minimalistic design made with stark steel and glass.

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part of the composite structural helped achieve column free interiors.

Talking about the ceiling, it’s nothing short of excellence. Adorned with the writings of famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, the ceiling celebrates Tagore’s creativity in all its glory. Deliberate juxtapositions of traditional calligraphy motifs on contemporary materials seamlessly blend a rich culture and legacy of Kolkata and the day-lit interiors simply add to a great flying experience.

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AAI's Bhubaneswar team restored airport operations within a day’s time after the rage of cyclone Fani with scrupulous planning and vigorous teamwork Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ, AAI and BPI Airport, Bhubaneswar

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t is rarely seen that nature’s fury arises and normalcy is restored within a matter of few hours.

Fani, the tropical cyclone storm that struck the eastern Indian state of Odisha on May 3, 2019 caused widespread damage, rendered thousands homeless and devastated the state. Uprooting hundreds of thousands of trees, damaging buildings, roads and power lines, ‘Fani’ was categorised as a super-cyclone. With a top wind speed of 205 kmph, it landed at about 8:30 am and continued causing havoc in the coastal areas of the state until about 5:40 pm.

AAI’s Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar, also suffered

massive damage, but with advanced intimation and meticulous planning, the situation was handled competently.

contingency plan

BPI Airport team made a well thought out contingency plan after receiving warnings related to Cyclone ‘Fani’ approaching the coastal areas of the state. Scheduled airlines, ground handling agencies and other stakeholders were advised to take care of their aircraft and other equipment.

Airlines were intimated well in advance and were advised not to operate from May 2, 2019. This helped informing the passengers well in time and saved them from being inconvenienced and therefore averted probable casualties. To

effectively handle the natural disaster, a round-the-clock Control Room was set up consisting officers from all significant departments. Safety of important navigational aids was ensured by moving them to safe places away from the wrath of the cyclonic winds. A plan was chalked out ensuring supply of enough handheld devices to monitor the air navigation services. A Mobile Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower was brought in from Bokaro Airport and was kept on standby for air navigation purposes.

As Cyclone Fani’ hit the airport, all the aircraft operations were suspended for a day. Essential supplies and fuel was stocked and staff members managing essential services were asked to stay back at the airport.

THE RESTORATION

After monitoring the situation throughout the preceding night, restoration work started as the wind speed reduced to 50 kmph in the evening on May 3, 2019.

Following actions were taken to expedite restoration and to ensure operationalisation of BPI Airport as early as possible: • All the teams concerned assessed the damage caused and devised plan for restoration of flight operations • Airport Director led a team of officials to the airside for analysing the safety requirements for restorations • Air Traffic Services were restarted using hand-held devices, antennas and very high frequency devices were kept ready as backup • Debris and all foreign objects were cleared from the operational area for speedy restoration of operations • Vital CNS equipment that were moved away to safety were reinstated for quick restoration

“I compliment the Bhubaneswar Airport Team for having restored the airport back to normalcy in record time. Normal operations from the airport not just helped air traffic from the region but also played a significant role in relief operations. This is one of those achievements that make history and are remembered for a long time.” –Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI 32

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REMARKABLE Teamwork

The restoration continued throughout the night of May 3, 2019 and the airport was ready for operations by the next morning. It was scheduled to open at 1 pm. All concerned departments and respective in-charges showed exemplary commitment and indomitable will to bring the airport up on its feet.

The restoration of Bhubaneswar Airport helped air travellers flying to and out from Odisha and ensured timely supply of relief material by air as operations of all other modes of transportation were extensively hampered. It was because of the determination and teamwork of the entire squad present at the Bhubaneswar Airport along with the guidance of the

senior management at the Corporate Headquarters (CHQ), that the facilities were restored within a span of a few hours. This made for a classic example of preemptive planning and meticulous execution of restoration and saw the airport pass through one of the worst cyclones that India has faced in the last four decades.

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The begums of Bhopal make the city what it is â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a medley of sights and sounds like no other Words: Bindu Gopal Rao

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he first time I heard of Bhopal was as a child, when the unfortunate gas tragedy happened. Many moons later when I visited Bhopal, I was in for a pleasant surprise.

What I experienced and saw was a city filled with lakes, lush greenery and street art amidst mosques and museums. For me, the most intriguing thing about the capital of Madhya Pradesh, was its tryst with royalty - a state that was mostly ruled by women - the begums of Bhopal.

Royal Musings

While the Nawabi legacy is well-known to all, very little is known about Parmara Raja Bhoj, after whom the city’s airport is named. The king, who ruled the city in the 11th century, is said to have built the Upper Lake or Bhojtal. A large statue of Parmara Raja Bhoj dominates the lake that is today a popular local hangout, especially in the evenings. After the decline of the Mughal Empire in the

17th century, local chieftains called the Gonds, ruled the city. Nizam Shah, ruler of Ginnur, whose wife Rani Kamlapati was believed to be the epitome of beauty, was killed by his kin Alam Shah.

It is said that Rani Kamlapati, who Alam thought drowned, actually did not die but hired an Afghan, Dost Mohammad Khan to avenge her husband’s death and then ruled the region for over a decade. It was after her death that Dost took over the reins of Bhopal. His successor, the fifth Nawab of Bhopal, was Ghaus Mohammad whose first wife, Zeenat Begum rallied for the women of Bhopal and taught them to

fight for their land and honour. It was Zeenat’s widowed daughter Qudsia who went on to became the first begum of Bhopal in 1819. The 157-year-old rule of the begums is a testament of female empowerment and most of the monuments that you see in the city today have a connection with them.

Monumental Designs

The begums were connoisseurs of art and believed in negotiation and peace.

The Taj-ul-Masajid, which translates to 'crown of all mosques', was built by Qudsia’s daughter Shah Jahan Begum.

The pink-hued structure has a large

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Found on the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the Central Indian plateau, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are five clusters of the natural rock formations, displaying paintings from the Mesolithic Period.

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main hall, recessed archways, octagonal minarets, an inter-arched roof, marble flooring and a spacious courtyard - it indeed is an architectural marvel.

Known for its pearl white façade, golden spikes and red towers is Moti Masjid, built by Sikandar Jahan in 1860.

It is a near replica of Delhi’s Jama Masjid and is a must-visit in Bhopal. The Rani Kamlapati Palace, situated on the banks of the Lower Lake, is another famous tourist spot. The palace lies in the midst of the Kamla Park and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

There is an interpretation centre that talks about the Gond connection to the history and architecture of the Kamlapati Palace. The two-storey structure has been built using lakhauri bricks and cusped arches are supported by fluted pillars.

For a deep insight into the royal history, you can visit the Gohar Mahal, named after Qudisiya Begum. Built in a typical Hindu-Muslim architectural style way back in 1820, this palace has beautiful paintings adorning its walls, illustrated 38

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TRIVIA • Indira Devi, the former princess of Baroda, set the trend of wearing silk chiffon saris. A fashionista, she finds mention in Salvatore Ferragamo’s autobiography as she owned over 100 pairs of the brand including a pair made with pearls and diamonds that she herself provided to the designer.

• Bhopal’s royals were connoisseurs of guns and they had them custom-made from foreign manufacturers and are today coveted at international auctions.

• A 1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III Sports Four Seater that was owned by Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the last Nawab of Bhopal, was sold through Bonhams for $852,500.

The Kamlapati Palace has been built using lakhauri bricks and cusped arches doors and arches all around a central courtyard. Currently the Mahal hosts the annual Bhopal Mahotsav, which sees a congregation of artisans, craftsmen and folk performers.

Gastronomy Calling

The food of Bhopal is typical of Mughal fare that has myriads of influences from Hyderabad, Lucknow, Afghan and Malwa, which lends it a unique character of its own. Breakfast specials include Samawar, the salted tea; Sulaimani chai made in a copper vessel; poha and jalebi. When you are here, sample the risalas, a chicken preparation with rich gravy and biryani. Food cooked by the Bohra Muslim women in the Old Bhopal part of Chowk is also well-known. One must try their food, which includes dishes of qorma (braised meat in thick aaiofficial

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gravy), kebabs (minced meat fried or roasted over charcoal), bhujia (cooked vegetable), salan (a gravy of meat/ vegetable), keema (minced meat), rice cooked with meat in form of pulao and dal pasanda.

Apart from the ever-popular falooda, you can indulge your sweet tooth by trying the gullati (rice pudding), kheer, muzaffir (vermicelli fried in ghee and garnished with saffron), shahi tukra (sliced bread deep fried and topped

with sweet thick milk garnished with dry fruits) and lots more.

On my last day in Bhopal, I headed to Mahavir Giri, a beautiful hillock offering a birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view of the landscape. As I stood atop the hill, overlooking the city with the wind blowing in my face, I could not help but admire the begums of Bhopal. After all they had accomplished much by shattering the glass ceiling and creating a city that still holds on to its royal roots.

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The best part about being in Manali is enjoying the view from the top, “where the earth meets the sky” – barren mountains, clear blue sky, the wind and the quietness Words: Aarti Kapur Singh

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s far as hill getaways are concerned, Manali is on the been-there-done-that list of everyone. But then, isn't that for the average tourist?

For the true traveller, Manali will offer you something new every time you visit it. Take the breathtaking views, for instance. The apple orchards against the snow-capped peaks will never look the same twice.

There will perhaps be a rainbow added.

Manali is situated at the tip of the Kullu Valley, about 2100 feet above the level on the banks of the Beas river One of the most beautiful hill stations in India, Manali not only has many steep valleys but also daunting snow-capped peaks. The arduous 12-hour drive from Delhi across hilly terrains is both exciting

as well as back-breaking to say the least. But in the end, it really is worth it! At the tip of the Kullu Valley, about 2,100 feet above the sea level on the banks of the Beas river, Manali offers much more than just the breathtaking natural scenery.

Spoilt for Choice

Manali offers something for everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adventure sports, mountaineering and trekking, pilgrimage sights and natural beauty (especially the apple, plum and cherry orchards). It is also an important Hindu pilgrimage site with several temples and places of interest.

In fact, the origins of Manali, as per Hindu mythology are in the origins of life itself.

Manali means "Manu-Alaya" meaning "the abode of Manuâ&#x20AC;? the Hindu sage with the same name. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after the great flood in this place of breathtaking natural beauty. It was in the mountains in Manali that life 2

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truly began. Old Manali village has an ancient temple dedicated to Rishi Manu. Today, this legendary cradle of civilisation is a prime holiday destination. There are high mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges. There are thick forests, filled with cool breezes and bird songs. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit laden orchards. And all these offer you a plethora of choices when in Manali.

Heritage Highs

Just about 50 kms from Manali is Rohtang Pass, a delightful and picturesque route where the traditional Himachali cottages dotting the mountains are a sight to behold. The best part about being in Manali is enjoying the view from the top, “where the earth meets the sky” – barren mountains, clear blue sky, the wind and the quietness. Time does freeze 43

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Near Parvati valley, there is a small place named Manikaran. It has a natural hot water spring. The geothermal heat that ascends from the earth's mantle heats the water. It is also believed that the water can cure muscular pains and arthritis. The temperature of the water in the spring is so hot that residents often boil pulses and rice in it.

at that spot. But the real treasures of Manali are in its quaint heritage-style structures. While you may come across a few historic homes built during the British Raj and preserved by some families, it is heartening to note a few other properties that have followed the traditional 'Kath Khuni' style of construction.

Prominent among these is Shivadya, a unique resort that focuses on the principles of sustainable tourism and is inspired by the local architecture of the Himalayan region. The resort is entirely built of wood, stones and mud, just as the traditional houses in Himachal, based on the Kath Kuni style of building popular in the Kullu region. In fact, it draws heavily from the Naggar Castle and the Tripura Sundari temples – and it has become a tradition for people with the passage of time to come and appreciate the nuances present within these architectural marvels.

The Hidimba Devi Temple (where the demon-wife of the mighty Pandava Bheem is the presiding deity) is a superb example of Himachali architecture.

Built in 1553, this superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof temple is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. One of Manali's main attractions, Vashishth is a place of utmost luxury where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the water of hot sulphur springs of Himachal Pradesh.

These baths are renowned for their medicinal qualities.

Adrenalin Rush

Manali is a heaven for wellness seekers and adrenaline junkies. With Manali as your base, you can experience different kinds of adventures. Snowy peaks, gravelly cliff sides and rolling greens – Manali has something to offer to trekkers as well. Being strapped to an inflated boat and being hurled through a frothy cold river might not seem like a family activity but river rafting through

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Grade II and III rapids on the Beas, near Manali, has enormous potential for family bonding! It’s safe and exciting at the same time. You strap in at Pirdi (40 km from Manali) and move towards Jhiri, moving along the river for 14 kms for about 45 minutes.

For quieter ways, you can go kayaking at Pandoh Dam, or try river crossing suspended on a harness over the white waters. You may also try canoeing in the waters of Vashisht. Manali is a hotspot where you can even do short courses in paragliding for a week or more. It’s pretty safe — just ensure you sign up with operators who are registered with the tourism department. You must try paragliding in Marhi and Solang Nala.

The main reason for the popularity of Manali is the snow. During the months of September till March, snow will greet you at your hotel doorstep and during the months of April till August, Rohtang will leave you captivated with its panoramic views.

Tibetan Influences

The Tibetan monastery is one of the major tourist spots in Manali.

People from all around the world come to visit the monastery. Gahan Thekchoking Gompa, which was constructed in the year 1969, is the most famous monastery.

The architecture of the monastery is inspired by the Tibetan style and is designed with hued frescoes.

The principal slopes of the Solang Valley offer amateur skiers an opportunity to perfect the craft. It is also the venue for the Alpine Premier League, which invites ski contestants from across the world.

Similarly, the English introduced trout in the Beas and today the Tirthan Valley and the river are chock-full and perfect spots for angling. If you are a first-timer definitely take a guide and don’t forget to pick up the day-long fishing permits that allow you a generous catch of six trout a day across almost 45 kms of water.

Getting There

The airport at Bhuntar is 50 kms from Manali where taxis and buses are available.

The closest broad gauge rail heads are Chandigarh (310kms) and Ambala (355 kms). By road the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 585 kms, and from Shimla the distance is 270 kms. From Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi, Himachal Tourism plies luxury buses to Manali.

But be cautious as the roads are being constructed right now and a road journey to the hills is not for the faint-hearted!

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Seven Pagodas A small town in Tamil Nadu that became the epitome of Dravidian architecture Words: Shilpi Chaaya Jaiswal

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rom the celebrated Five Rathas to the Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram has always attracted tourists. The temple town of Mahabalipuram (also Mamallapuram) is settled 60 km off Chennai on the Bay of Bengal coast in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With many interlinked network of roads leading to Chennai and other important cities of South India, Mahabalipuram is a well connected place.

The history of Mahabalipuram is quite fascinating. The ancient whereabouts of the city might be unknown but the numismatics and other historical evidence suggest that it was a place of significance.

The Shore Temple

Situated on the banks of Bay of Bengal, one of the main attractions of Mahabalipuram is the Shore Temple.

Built during the 700-728 AD, its beautiful structure is an archeological marvel that depicts the ancient finesse of art and architecture. The temple was called 'Seven Pagodas' earlier due to its pyramidal structure. It might be the only standing marvel now, but the name does indicate the existence of seven other temples in the past.

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1. View of Five Rathas in Mahabalipuram 2. Statue of lord Nandi

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how to reach The nearest airport from Mahabalipuram is Chennai, situated at a distance of 60 kms.

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The Five Rathas

Right at the end of Mahabalipuram is the astonishing Five Rathas.

Sculpted from one giant rock, each of these rathas are named as ‘Dharmaraja Ratha’, ‘Bhima Ratha’, ‘Arjuna Ratha’, ‘Nakula Sahadeva Ratha’, and ‘Draupadi Ratha’, with Dharmaraja Ratha being the most imposing and architecturally superior structure. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this three-storied vimana facing west has square talas with the ground floor measuring a square of 8.5 m with a height of 11 m.

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Built in the 7th century, an ASI inscribed tablet at the site mentions that the concept of carving the rocks in the shape of chariots or rathas was made by the Pallava dynasty keeping wooden rathas as prototypes.

Fun Facts

• Mahabalipuram is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• It became a prominent center of art and literature between 3rd and 7th century CE. • Ancient mariners referred to Mahabalipuram as the “land of the Seven Pagodas”.

• Several coins excavated from here reveal the existence of trade with Romans in ancient times.

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The temple has been frequently mentioned by the Europeans, highlighting the popularity of the port and its trading connections outside India. Once a busy village port of Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site now.

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Built during the 700-728 AD, Shore Temple is an archeological marvel that depicts the ancient finesse of art and architecture

3. View of the Mahabalipuram Port 4. Remains of Alamparai Fort 5. Local artisan carving a statue of Lord Ganesha 6. Carvings inside the Shore Temple

Krishna's Butterball

A popular tourist attraction, the Krishna's Butterball or as the locals say, Vaanirai Kal, sits on a 45 degree slippery slope in Mahabalipuram. It is said that the 250 tonne boulder has been in its place, defying gravity for over 1300 years. Although it seems like it could start rolling anytime, this natural miracle is unmoved. In 1908, Governor of Madras Arthur Lawley used seven elephants to move the rock but the efforts went in vain.

Different people have different theories about the rock. While some believe that the stone has been placed by the God itself, thus giving it the name, Vaanirai Kal, meaning Stone of the Sky God.” Some believe that it is geological factor, still undiscovered, that holds the rock in its place.

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slope is often used by local children as a slide for enjoyment.

Alamparai Fort

A favourite spot for photographers and off-the-beaten-track explorers of Tamil Nadu, the Alamparai fort is situated 54 kms south of Mahabalipuram. While not much is left of the fort located in the coastal village of Kadappakkam, it was a gift to the French by the Mughal rulers for “services rendered” on behalf of local authorities. Built in the mid-18th century on the site of a seaport active

since ancient times, Alamparai Fort has witnessed wars, earthquakes and even tsunamis. The stretch of sand separates the backwaters from the sea. Watching the sunset from there is indeed a surreal experience.

Where to stay

While visiting Mahabalipuram, travellers often choose to stay somewhere around the lively backpacker district of Othavadai and Othavadai Cross street. It is the closest location to the beach near the Shore Temple.

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rhapsody River Ganga dresses up in lights and rituals during the 10-day Ganga Dussehra in June and nowhere is it more spectacular than Varanasi and Prayagraj Words: Anita Rao Kashi

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or 1o days in the beginning of June, every city and town that the river Ganga flows through venerates it with extra special devotion until it culminates as Ganga Dussehra on June 12. The devout come from all across the country to bathe in the sacred river, perform rituals, worship and meditate. It is especially surreal in the evening as darkness falls when thousands gather to float lamps and perform aarti accompanied by chants and devotional songs.

The 10-day festival has its origins in mythology and its beginnings go back to an indeterminate time. It is held to commemorate Gangavatarana, Gangaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descent to earth. According to legend, the land was ruled by a king called Sagara who is believed to have 60,000 sons. In order to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna, he needed the retrieval of his ritual white horse, which had been purposely stolen by Lord Indra, who was wary of Sagaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing strength. The sons found the horse tied 51

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Prayagraj Airport is situated about 12 kms from the city.

It is a surreal sight to see thousands of lamps gently floating with the current, bobbing in the water outside the home of Sage Kapila and created a ruckus thinking the sage had stolen it. Livid that his penance had been disturbed, the sage opened his eyes and burned all of them to ashes.

Bhagiratha, a descendent of Sagara, prayed to Lord Brahma for the salvation of the souls of his burnt ancestors and was rewarded with Ganga, who descended to earth from the heavens, washed the ashes and helped them gain salvation. Ganga Dussehra celebrates this descent of Ganga.

While the festival is celebrated all along the river in the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, it is a big event in the cities of Varanasi and Prayagraj. In Varanasi, the ghats are where all the action is, especially Dashashwamedh Ghat. The whole area bustles with life as thousands of devotees congregate.

It is filled with hawkers, shops and establishments selling a variety of things such as articles of worship, flowers, offerings, brassware, jewellery, fruit and vegetables and an array of snacks including samosas and kachoris.

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Ganga Aarti

Thousands of devotees gather on the banks of the Ganga river for the evening aarti . The pandits light the huge lamps and rotate them in a clockwise manner, singing hymns in the praise of mother Ganga.

Through the day, devotees bathe in the river and perform rituals while the Kashi Vishwanath temple teems with pilgrims. As night falls, thousands of lamps are lit along the ghats and let afloat in the water. It is a surreal sight to see them gently floating with the current, bobbing in the water. There is also the evening aarti where a group of seven priests perform a series of ritual offerings to river accompanied by chants and songs.

It is somewhat similar in Prayagraj, but the location has more going for it. A bustling city epitomising contemporary India, it is a maze of heritage and modernity, with narrow alleys, cheek-by-jowl neighbourhoods and monuments juxtaposed with wide avenues, long bridges and shiny buildings. Prominent among them is AirportsAuthorityOfIndiaOfficial

the beautiful Prayagraj Fort, which stands on the river banks. But more importantly, Prayagraj has an enviable location: it sits on the banks of not just Ganga and Yamuna, but also where the two meet with a mythical third one called Saraswati, at the Triveni Sangam. It is this confluence of rivers that makes Prayagraj a holy destination for the devout and is also where the Kumbh Mela is held periodically.

During Ganga Dussehra, the 10 days leading up to the final day, a buzz hangs in the air near the river and the Sangam with chants and devotional songs ringing out. The whole ghat buzzes with religious activities, spiritual readings, satsangs and bhajans, while the devout take a ritual dip and worship the river.

At dusk, the scene becomes surreal with lamps being lit and aartis being performed, culminating in cheers and loud chants. As the festival winds down, the banks and the riverside throughout become serene once again and the river flows on. Until it is time for the next big river festival.

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COsY GETAWAYS Away from the urban chaos, snuggle up with your favourite books at these cosy book cafes

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Café Illiterati

A little outside the main town, Illiterati book cafe is away from the hustlebustle of McLeod Ganj market. It is one of the few places in McLeod Ganj where tourists and locals hang out through the day. If you are looking to spend some quality time with yourself, you can even browse through their selection of novels or coffee table books, and spend the whole day there, overlooking the grand views of snowclad Dhauladhar ranges. It is a place that gives you a moment of peace to enjoy conversing with fellow travellers.

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omfortable sofas, warm coffee, beautiful surroundings and a book in the hand, a bibliophile can't ask for more.

However, how many times do you find a place where you can indulge in your favourite book without being interrupted? This is the reason why the concept of book cafes is flourishing in India. Away from the daily hustle-bustle, here are some of the cosiest cafes around the country where you can unplug from the world and catch up on some 'me time'.

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A peaceful and lively space where people can have a wonderful meal, relax and feel rejuvenated, meet over aromatic coffees

Café Turtle

One of Delhi’s most charming cafés, Café Turtle was set up to complement the Full Circle Bookstores. The idea was to create a peaceful and lively space where people could meet over aromatic coffee, fresh juice and delicious cakes, exchange ideas over wholesome global cuisine and relax and feel rejuvenated in a beautiful environment with friends and family.

Today it is a name that is popular all over the world.

Serving vegetarian dishes, the philosophy of the café is reflected in the carefully planned menus prepared using seasonal vegetables and fruits, bringing its patrons a joyful experience to nourish not only the body but the mind and soul as well.

Leaping Windows

Leaping Windows started in 2010 as an online comic book home delivery service that was run out of an apartment in Bandra, Mumbai. The owners wanted a physical space that was inspired by the manga libraries/ cafes (kissatens) of Japan. Finally, in 2012 they launched their very own comic book cafe in Versova, Mumbai.

From a small little coffee shopcum-book cafe in a quiet corner, Leaping Windows is now a fullfledged restaurant.

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was always hard to find a series in its entirety. We wanted to encourage people to start taking comics more seriously," says Bidisha Basu, owner of Leaping Windows. They wanted people to be able to be more adventurous in their reading – to be able to pick up a book just for the heck for it without worrying about the price. Their menu is a mix of flavours from Italian to Mexican and Southern American.

Atta Galatta

Atta Galatta is a space dedicated to regional literature, delicious baked goodies and events for the whole family. In Kannada, the word 'atta' refers to play, both sports and theatre, whereas 'galatta' refers to having fun. It has a small cafe that serves filter coffee and a variety of freshly baked items.

Atta Galatta takes culture seriously.

They’ve got over 10,000 books, in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and English. During the weekends, they even arrange activities where people can participate in poetry readings, book reading, storytelling, theatre, film

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With hundreds of books waiting for you, the fresh aroma of something just-baked wafting through the air, the café has a serene atmosphere, and is the reason why it is one of the most popular cafes amongst the tourists and even locals.

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Ruby chocolates are the newest rage that is changing the way chocolates will be perceived going forward.

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ark, milk and white, these are the three words that strike your mind when you hear chocolate. But after 80 years of research and development that is going to change. Pink is the newest chocolate colour and the largest innovation we tend to see after the discovery of white chocolates.

Ruby Rules

After over a decade's work, Barry Callebaut unraveled the Ruby cholcolates.

These chocolates are made naturally, without the use of any artificial colours, flavours or additives. The chocolates and their alluring pink colour is due to the ruby cocoa beans, which grow under distinctive

conditions found in Brazil, Ecuador and the Ivory Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruby is named after the dusty-pink colour that occurs naturally from the fermentation process of ruby cocoa beans.

Fermentation also helps in developing the aroma of the cocoa beans prior to sun-drying, cleaning, roasting and processing into chocolate,â&#x20AC;? say Nivedita & Uma, Co-Founders, Chocolate Philosophy. The CEO of Barry Callebaut AG, De Saint-Affrique says that the unusual colour comes from the powder extracted during processing and no berries or colours are added.

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Ruby chocolates can be paired well with a lot of spices, fruits and nuts like vanilla, ginger, mint, green tea, coffee the ruby chocolate different from the rest. Ruby offers a totally new taste experience. A chocolate that is neither bitter,milky or sweet but has a sour tangy berry-fruit flavour and a luscious, creamy texture to it.

Flavour Fix

The unique fresh berry taste unlocks a dazzling taste experience. Ruby chocolates can be paired well with a lot of spices, fruits and nuts like vanilla, ginger, mint, passion fruit, lychee, apricot, almonds to mention a few.

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and contrasting texture and taste that works well when it comes to pairings.

The perfect chocolate pairing is one where the flavours do not overpower each other but rather complement.”

He adds that the Indian palette has a liking for the nutty flavours and is the reason why Gianduja was the popular chocolate creation to infuse with ruby to create Fabelle Ruby Gianduja.

Gianduja is an Italian delicacy from the Napoleon era. Ruby pairs naturally well with red fruits like strawberries, raspberries, cherries, to name a few.

“Some surprising eccentric combinations of fruits that suit well with ruby chocolates are apple, plum, peach and apricot. Vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, potato, tomato, red pepper, sweet potato and cauliflower are also popular choices which additionally create fascinating combos.” says Rustagi.

Given its exquisite taste and luscious smoothness, Ruby chocolates make an excellent alternative for regular gifting choices. So add a pink twist to your chocolates and feel the magic unfold.

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Is Equity Investing an Art or a Science?

Human beings have a peculiar habit of categorizing anything and everything around them. This makes the oft-heard debate about categorization of a stream/ field of work as an art or science anything but surprising. While science is more fact-driven and objective, art involves subjectivity.

Ashok T. Kanawala, Vice President Products & Business Development, HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Like countless other domains, equity investing has not escaped this debate of ‘Art or Science’.

However, we would be barking up the wrong tree by trying to classify equity investing as either an Art or a Science.

Application of quantitative research, financial models etc. gives investing a truly scientific flavour. However, use of financial models in investing is similar to that of navigation tools in driving a car. They may tell you the suggested route from Point A to Point B, however, they may not reveal critical information about quality of road, accidents along the route, difficulty of terrain etc.

The art is in using one’s prudent judgement, intuition, common sense and experience in assimilating information and making informed decisions. The role of emotions in finance brings into play the artsy nature of equity investing.

A case in point is the variability of SENSEX returns over the last 4 decades. SENSEX has grown 311 times at a CAGR of 15% during this period. This growth is hardly surprising considering that it has been in line with India’s Nominal GDP Growth of 14% during the period. The scientific aspect of investing would justify this growth of SENSEX in line with the economic growth. However, given the volatile nature of equities, there were only few years over this period where the returns were close to the CAGR of 15%.

Variability of short term equity returns resembles the oscillation of a pendulum from one extreme to the other. Fiscal year returns of SENSEX (since 1979) have ranged from loss of 47% to gain of 267%.

In 27 out of 40 years, returns were positive, while in 13 years, SENSEX yielded negative returns with 8 years witnessing losses in excess of 10%. Investors could have earned returns significantly higher than CAGR of 15% by staying invested & investing more during such market downturns. However, most investors exhibit various behavioural biases and end up buying high and selling low.

This unpredictable nature of markets brings into play the art of equity investing where investor’s judgement, patience, discipline and ability to tide over behavioural biases and paranoia are as important as economic fundamentals and research in determining his wealth creation potential.

The “Science” of investing suggests the proposed roadmap to your financial goals and the “Art“of investing deals with how you can go about it. While the Art vs. Science argument may not die down soon, an investor looking for long term wealth creation would do well to approach equity investing as a combination of Art (Behavioural finance) and Science (Economic fundamentals) without ignoring either.

“There is an art to science, and a science to art: the two are not enemies, but different aspects of the whole” - Isaac Asimov, American writer.

The views expressed are author’s own views and not necessarily those of HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC). The views are not an investment advice. Investors should obtain their own independent advice before taking a decision to invest in any securities.

MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET RISKS, READ ALL SCHEME RELATED DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY.

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A venture of the renowned SGI group, the University has established itself as a high quality education provider with prime focus on holistic learning and enhancing student’s competencies.

Over 200 Programmes Offered Established through an act of State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh (14 of 2009), Sharda University offers 216 UGC recognized Bachelor, Master, and PhD programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Dental, Architecture, Animation, Design, Visual Arts, Law, Journalism & Mass Communication, Film & Television Production, Computer Applications, Horticulture, Bakery Science, Biotechnology, Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Nursing, Paramedical, Humanities, Languages, Education, Yoga etc.

Tie-ups with 180+ Global Institutions At Sharda University, students are exposed to the latest industry endorsed curriculum in line with the best practices followed by leading global universities. To give students a global exposure, Sharda has tie-ups with 180+ universities and institutions across the globe including Arkansas State University (USA), Heriot Watt University (UK), Missouri State University (USA), Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), Curtin University (Australia), Letourneau University (USA) among others.

Culture of Research & Innovation To support its research and innovation endeavour, Sharda University has tie-ups with leading government institutes & labs including DRDO, MSME, DST, DBT, INSA and USAID among others.

World-class Infrastructure spread over 63 acres Sharda benchmarks its campus with leading universities across the world. Spread over 63 acres, Sharda offers hi-tech labs, well stocked libraries, AC classrooms with latest teaching aids, 900+ bedded multi speciality hospital and facilities for indoor and outdoor sports.

37500+ Placements over the years Sharda’s reputation continues to attract the best and brightest students and the most sought-after employers to the campus. The university has scored alliances with companies like Tech Mahindra, Global Logic, Microsoft and Cadence. Other leading companies like TCS, Cognizant, Amazon, PepsiCo, MRF, Audi, MuSigma, etc. chronicled to the university, to find the right candidate in harmony to their requirements.

Finally, being the only global university in India with students from 80+ countries, and academic partnerships with 180+ universities across the world – the USA, the UK, Italy, Canada, Russia, Slovania, et al, the University offers a truly international learning environment.

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SURVEILLANCE OVER INDIAN OCEANIC REGION AAI is all set to implement its initiative of space based ADS-B data services over the oceanic region of Indian Flight Information Region (FIRs) providing the exact position of any aircraft in real time Words: GNSS, Directorate of CNS-P (II), AAI

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eing the sole provider of Air Navigation Services (ANS), the Airports Authority of India (AAI) controls and manages the entire Indian airspace covering 2.8 million square nautical miles (MSNM) (1.75MSNM over the ocean and 1.05 MSNM on land).

AAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) operate with aircraft positions, speed and direction and going a step further to guarantee wider safety margins while giving the coverage of skies over the Indian Ocean Region.

AAI is planning to implement the space based Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), which is a latest satellite-based technology to provide air traffic surveillance over the entire oceanic region of Indian FIR. It will provide real-time surveillance and situational awareness similar to radar in terrestrial airspace and will also enhance safety, improve efficiency and air traffic flow management.

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AAI conducts the surveillance of air traffic over the Indian airspace using primary, secondary radars and ground based ADS-B system installed at various airports. The present groundbased surveillance infrastructure only covers terrestrial airspace and has limited coverage over the oceanic airspace of Indian FIR.

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The coverage of radars and ground based ADS-B receivers is restricted by the line of sight limitations, which is typically between 200 to 250 nautical miles (NM) depending on terrain conditions. To overcome the coverage and range limitations of ground based ADS-B receivers, this advance technology will enable real-time delivery of S ADS-B information broadcasted aaiofficial

by aircraft at regular intervals to ATC centres to support aircraft surveillance across all oceanic region of Indian FIRs.

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S ADS-B data

S ADS-B is a surveillance technology for tracking aircraft using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to determine and share the precise aircraft location information. Aircraft transmit these signals periodically.

The architecture of S ADS-B System

The typical architecture of space based ADS-B consists of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with inter satellite links. These LEO satellites receive the S ADS-B aircraft transmitted signals and downlink the data to ground based infrastructure comprising of control segment and data processing centre. The data processing centre processes the S ADS-B data of aircraft received from the satellite constellation, which will be delivered via the Data Distribution Centre to Service Delivery Points (SDP) of the Air Navigation Service Provider through redundant data links.

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Architecture of S ADS-B System

The inter-satellite communications links will enable real-time delivery of S ADS-B information to ATC to support aircraft surveillance AAI is planning to establish two SDP’s in Chennai and Mumbai to receive space based ADS-B data and the data from the SDP will be integrated into the CNS/ATM automation systems of the said cities and Kolkata through firewalls. The satellite constellation of space based ADS-B provides complete global coverage, including oceanic and polar regions, without the need of ground stations. The satellite segment receives the signals in space from ADS-B equipped aircraft. The intersatellite communications links will

enable real-time delivery of S ADS-B information to ATC to support aircraft surveillance.

and will further integrate the S ADS-B data to CNS/ATM Automation systems of Mumbai/Chennai/Kolkata.

implementation plan

It is expected that the installation, data links establishments, integration and testing will be completed within a years’ time frame. After the establishment of the equipment, AAI will evaluate and test S ADS-B data for a period of one year and thus make it operational.

Aiming to implement space based ADS-B over the oceanic region of Indian FIRs, AAI is under discussions with an expert firm in the field to deliver the S ADS-B data services compatible with AAI’s Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)/ Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems installed at Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.

As per the implementation plan, AAI, in collaboration with the firm, will install and test the Service Delivery Point equipment’s/systems required for delivery of S ADS-B data services at Mumbai and Chennai airports. AAI will establish the necessary data links between Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata for transfer of S ADS-B data to Kolkata

The outcome

The new S ADS-B technology will support airspace capacity enhancement by reducing separation standards and will ensure safety alerts and timely intervention for conflict resolution by controllers. It will be very helpful in the timely detection of various emergency and distress situations. Improved search and rescue response with better location information to reduced search radius and shortened response time will be the main outcome.

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izd`fr ls lacaf/kr rÙoksa] i'kq&if{k;ksa] Qwyksa&Qyksa] nsoh&nsorkvksa ds vfrfjDr bu lqanj fp=dkjh esa ekuokd`fr;ka Hkh izeq[k :i ls mdsjh tkrh gSa

jktk Hkkst gokbZ vM~Mk] Hkksiky ;g gokbZ vM~Mk Hkksiky 'kgj ls 15 fdyksehVj dh nwjh ij xka/kh uxj {ks= esa fLFkr gSA ^>hyksa dk 'kgj* dgykus okys Hkksiky dk ;g varjkZ"Vªh; gokbZ vM~Mk e/; izns'k dk nwljk lcls vf/kd O;Lr gokbZ vM~Mk gSA blds u, VfeZuy dk 'kqHkkjaHk 2011 esa gqvk Fkk ftlesa ?kjsyw o varjkZ"Vªh; mM+kuksa dh lqfo/kk gSA bl VfeZuy esa 14 psd&bu ,oa 10 bfexzs'ku dkmaVj miyC/k gSaA

txg vkfn bu dykdkjksa dk dSuokl gksrs gSa ftUgsa os viuh dYiuk ls jaxrs gSaA

vyx Lo:i

ge ;fn xksaM tutkfr dh ckr djsa rks buds ?kjksa ds gj ,d dksus esa fp=dyk dh Nki Li"V :i ls fn[kkbZ nsrh gSA ?kj ds njokt+ksa dks vkd"kZd cukus ds fy, ;s yksx ml ij gkFkh] ?kksM+s] fpfM+;k] ?kqM+lokj vkfn dh euHkkou vkd`fr;ka cukrs gSaA bls usgMksjk dgrs gSaA ?kj dk eq[; }kj budh le`f) dks n’kkZrk gSA ogha Hkhy tutkfr ds yksxksa esa vius ?kjksa dks ltkus&laokjus ds lkFk vkokl esa fiFkksjk cukus dh ijaijk jgh gSA ;g usobZ ioZ ij fo’ks"k :i ls cuk;k tkrk gSA fiFkksjk ij lwjt] pkan] gkFkh] ?kksM+k] e/kqeD[kh dk NÙkk] fcuk flj dh ekuokd`fr cukus dh ijaijk gSA blds

3- bu leqnk;ksa dh jkst+&ejkZ dh oLrq,a Hkh de lthyh ugha gksrha

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vksj vkdf"kZr gq, fcuk ugha jg ldrk gSA pwafd vkfnoklh lekt vkt Hkh iwjh rjg ls taxy] t+ehu vkSj viuh tM+ksa ls tqM+k gqvk gS] blfy, buds fp=ksa dh dYiuk esa Hkh ;gh vkd`fr;ka jph&clh gSaA ;g fp=dyk bruh lthork ls mdsjh tkrh gS] ftls ns[kdj fo’okl gh ugha gksrk gS fd ;g fdlh vux<+ gkFkksa }kjk dh xbZ dyk gSA bu vkfnoklh dykdkjksa dks fdlh Hkh f’k{k.k&izf’k{k.k dh vko’;drk ugha gksrhA fojklr esa feyh bl dyk esa ?kj ds L=h] iq#"k] cPps] cqtqxZ] ;qok lHkh ikjaxr gksrs gSaA vkfnokfl;ksa ds ?kj Hkys gh feV~Vh] ckal] ?kkl&Qwl ds cus gkas fdarq muds ?kjksa esa mdsjh xbZa dykd`fr;ka mUgsa fo’ks"k rFkk vkdf"kZr cukrh gSaA vkfnokfl;ksa ds ?kjksa dh nhokjsa] vkyk] ?kwVh] fpeuh j[kus dk isBjk] feV~Vh dh dksfB;k] ikuh j[kus dh

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vfrfjDr Hkfj;k tutkfr esa Hkh izd`fr ls tqM+h vkd`fr;ka cukus ds lkFk&lkFk f=Hkqtkdkj] vk;rkdkj] yach] vkM+h&frjNh js[kkvksa esa vkd"kZd jaxksa ls laokjk tkrk gSA bu vkd`fr;ksa esa fo’ks"k larqyu gksrk gS ftlesa vka[kksa dks cka/kus okyk lkSan;Z gksrk gSA nwljh vksj dksjdw vkfnoklh ?kj ds Hkhrj o ckgj dh nhokjksa rFkk izos’k }kj dks i’kqvksa&if{k;ksa] csy&cwVksa] pkan&rkjksa] lwjt] vkdk’k vkfn ds fp=ksa ls vyad`r djrs gSaA bls xqnuh dgk tkrk gSA ;g eaxy lwpd ekuk tkrk gSA bl leqnk; dh efgyk,a nhokyh dh jkr dks ;s eaxy lwpd fpºu cukrh gSaA yxHkx lHkh tutkfr;ksa esa ekaxfyd voljks]a fnoaxr O;fDr ds lEeku] jksxksa dks nwj djus]

e/; izns'k ds fofHkUu vkfnoklh leqnk;ksa }kjk cukbZ tkus okyh fp=dyk esa muds jgu&lgu o jhfr&fjokt+ksa dh >yd ns[kus dks feyrh gS 69

fojklr izd`fr dh vn~Hkqr nsu vkfnokfl;ksa dks viuh fp=dyk ds fy, fdlh Hkh vk/kqfud lk/ku] ;gka rd fd dwph dh Hkh vko’;drk ugha gksrhA mudh dykRed maxfy;ka gh ekuks dwph dh Hkkafr rst+h ls muds ?kjksa dh nhokjksa ij pyrh gSaA cgqr eghu dykdkjh ds fy, mUgsa vko’;drk

[ksrksa esa iSnkokj c<+kus ds fy, vyx&vyx fp=ksa dh ifjdYiuk dh xbZ gSA bu fp=ksa dks ;s dykdkj vR;ar l/ks gq, gkFkksa ls cukrs vkSj laokjrs gSAa dksy tutkfr dh dyk Hkh vR;ar eghu ,oa Li"V gksrh gSA bl tutkfr dh efgyk,a ?kj cukrs le; nhokjksa ij feV~Vh ls mHkjs gq, vyadj.k cukrh gSAa bUgsa vkd"kZd jaxksa ls ltk;k tkrk gSA bls ^lTtk* dgk tkrk gSA

gksrh gS rks dsoy ,d NksVh ydM+h dh] ftl ij eqyk;e iÙkk yisVdj mls cz’k dk :i fn;k tkrk gSA blh ds lkFk budh fp=dyk dks vkdf"kZr vkSj xs:] eqYrkuh feV~Vh] xkscj] dkty] uhy] ifÙk;ksa ,oa Qwyksa dh enn ls izkd`frd jax cuk, tkrs gSaA

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yksxksa dh euksHkkouk

vkfnokfl;ksa ds ?kjksa ds eq[; }kj ij fp= cukus ds izfr mudh ;g /kkj.kk gS fd buls muds ?kjksa esa cqjkbZ rFkk ck/kk,a izos’k ugha djsaxhA muds ?kj&ifjokj esa lq[k&’kkafr cuh jgsxhA vkfnokfl;ksa dh lHkh tutkfr;ksa esa vyx&vyx xks= 5

4- ;s dykdkj iq"iksa ,oa ifÙk;ksa ds leUo; ls ljy fp=dkjh djrs gSa 5- taxy rFkk ogka jgus okys tho&tarq gh izeq[k fo"k; gksrs gSa 70

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gksrs gSaA bu xks=ksa ds xks= fpºu Hkh izd`fr ls gh tqM+s gksrs gSaA budk viuk /kkfeZd egÙo jgrk gSA ifo= ekus tkus okys bu xks= fpºuksa dks Hkh ;s yksx vR;ar J)k ,oa HkfDrHkko ds lkFk mdsjrs gSaA eksj dks izse ds izrhd ds :i esa fpf=r fd;k tkrk gSA ckal vkSj dey dk Qwy moZjrk n’kkZrk gS] ihyk jax i`Foh ds fy, vkSj yky jax eq[; :i ls vkx ds fy, iz;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA lgfj;k vkfnoklh Hkh fo’ks"k volj vkSj eaxy ioZ ij dqN [+kkl rjg ls vius ?kjksa dks ltkrs o laokjrs gSaA buesa cSy] vke dk isM+] i’kq&i{kh] nsoh&nsork] iwoZtksa vkfn dks fpf=r fd;k tkrk gSA vkfnoklh lekt }kjk mdsjs x, gj NksVs&cM+s fp=ksa dk dqN eryc gksrk gSA buls lacaf/kr dFkk,a vius vki esa fdaonarh gSaA feV~Vh dh fpduh nhokjksa ij cukbZ xbZ fp=dkjh mudh lEiUu] le`) ,oa fojklr ls tqM+h dFkk,a c;ka djrh gSaA ;s fp=dkjh ns[kus esa vkd"kZd ,oa lqdwu nsus ds lkFk] gesa gekjh ijaijkvksa ls Hkh tksM+s j[krh gSA

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Kidology

Spot the differences

Interesting puzzles, mazes and some fun facts for the kids

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CROSSWORD

The size of a meteorite ranges between the speckle of dust to 10 meters in diameter.

We refer to giant meteoroids as asteroids

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The axis of the earth is tilted at an angle of 23 degrees. This causes us to have four seasons in a year.

The depths of the universe are still a mystery to many scientists as 96% of its total mass remains yet unknown. Over 80% of the matter in the Universe cannot be seen through which is referred to as ‘Dark Matter’

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LokoyEch xka/khth us v{kj Kku ds lkFk&lkFk fo|kfFkZ;ksa ds gkFkkas ds dkS'ky fodkl ij Hkh t+ksj fn;k Fkk rkfd Hkkjr gj {ks= esa vkRefuHkZj cu lds ys[k% xka/kh Le`fr ,oa n'kZu lfefr

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gkRek xka/kh o"kZ 1917 esa pEikj.k vk, FksA xka/khth ds pEikj.k vkus dh ?kVuk lkekU; ugha FkhA blus iwjs Hkkjrh; Lora=rk vkanksyu ds bfrgkl dks cnyus dk dke fd;kA Lora=rk dh yM+kbZ esa tu&tu dks lg;ksxh cukuk] bldh ,d ckuxh xka/kh us pEikj.k dh /kjrh ls ns nh FkhA blds lkFk&lkFk xka/khth us bl ifo= /kjrh ls f'k{kk vkSj LOkPNrk tSls vfrvko';d fo"k;ksa dks Hkh ysdj dk;Z fd;kA f'k{kk esa mUgksaus v{kj Kku ds ctk;] 72

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f'k{kk dh vko';drk flQZ+ v{kj Kku vk/kkfjr fMXkzh gkfly djuk ugha gS cfYd jkst+xkjijd gksuk Hkh gSA cPpksa dks i<+kbZ ds lkFk&lkFk muds gkFkksa dks gqujean cukuk t+:jh gSA v{kj Kku equ"; dks ,d le> nsrk gS] ogha gquj dk Kku euq"; dks lQy vkSj lkFkZd thou nsrk gS tks vius iSjksa ij [kM+s gksdj] lekt vkSj jk"Vª ds fuekZ.k esa lgk;d gks ldsaxsA xka/kh bl rjg dh f'k{kk i)fr ds lcls cM+s iSjksdkj FksA mUgksaus cqfu;knh f'k{kk dh vo/kkj.kk fodflr dh FkhA xka/kh nf{k.k vÝhdk ls gh bl i)fr dks vkt+ekus yxs FksA Hkkjr vkdj mUgksasus vkJe dks vkRefuHkZj cukus ds iz;kl fd,A tc O;fDr ds gkFkksa esa dkS'ky gksxk rHkh vkRefuHkZjrk vkrh gSA bl fn'kk esa xka/kh us [kknh dks vfuok;Z fd;kA vius vkJeksa esa mUgksaus dbZ dM+s fu;e yxk, fd izR;sd O;fDr pj[kk pyk,xk vkSj vius gkFk drs lwr ls cus dIkM+s gh /kkj.k djsxkA 'kq#vkr esa vkJeokfl;kas us bls dkQ+h vueus <ax ls fy;kA /khjs&/khjs vkJeoklh bldk egÙo le>us yxs FksA mUgksaus LosPNk ls [kknh /kkj.k djuk Lohdkj dj fy;kA

izHkko'kkyh iz.kkyh cqfu;knh rkyhe uke ls f'k{kk i)fr dk lw+=ikr fd;kA bl lanHkZ esa igyk cqfu;knh fo|ky; PkEikj.k ds cM+gjok xkao esa [kksyk x;kA blesa v{kj Kku ds lkFk&lkFk fo|kfFkZ;ksa ds gkFkkas ds dkS'ky fodkl ij Hkh t+ksj fn;k x;kA gkFkksa dks gqujean cukuk LokoyEch lekt] LokoyEch ns'k cukus dh igyh lh<+h gSA

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vkt gekjs ns'k esa f'k{kk ds {ks= esa O;kid cnyko vkus yxk gSA vkt+knh ds ckn

njvly [kknh dk viuk ,d vFkZ'kkL= gSA LokoyEcu vkSj Lons'kh dh et+cwr Hkkouk blds lkFk tqM+h gqbZ gSA ckn ds fnuksa esa [kknh vkSj pj[kk vkt+knh dk izrhd cu x,A xka/khth dgrs gSa] **eSa ftruh ckj pj[ks ij lwr fudkyrk gwaA mruh gh ckj Hkkjr ds xjhcksa dk fopkj djrk gwaA** xka/khth us [kknh vkSj pj[ks ds lkFk vafre tu dks tksM+kA og blds vkfFkZd igyw ls Hkh okfdQ+ FksA xka/khth dgrs gSa] ^*esjk fo'okl gS fd gkFk&drkbZ vkSj gkFk&cqukbZ ds iquthZou ls Hkkjr ds vkfFkZd vkSj uSfrd iqu#)kj esa lcls cM+h enn feysxhA** pj[ks vkSj [kknh dk eqdkcyk ml le; vaxzst+h AAI_Official

ljdkj ds lkFk FkkA vkt+knh dh yM+kbZ esa [kknh ds izfr yksxksa dh Hkkouk ,slh tqM+h fd og vkt+knh dh iks’kkd cu xbZ FkhA o"kZ 1937 esa o/kkZ esa *vf[ky Hkkjrh; 'kSf{kd lEesyu* vk;ksftr gqvkA bl lEesyu dh v/;{krk egkRek xka/kh us dhA bl lEesyu esa Hkkx ysus okys egkuqHkkoksa esa & fouksck Hkkos] dkdk dkysdj rFkk t+kfdj gqlSu tSls fo}ku vkSj f'k{kk 'kkL=h FksA bl lEesyu ds mijkar ,d izLrko ikl fd;k x;kA bl izLrko esa eksVk&eksVh rhu fcanqvksa ij vf/kd t+ksj fn;k x;k & cPpksa dks 7 o"kZ rd jk"VªO;kih] fu%'kqYd ,oa vfuok;Z f'k{kk nh tk,] f'k{kk dk ek/;e ekr`Hkk"kk gksA lcls egÙoiw.kZ ckr ;g Fkh fd bl nkSjku nh tkus okyh f'k{kk gLrf'kYi ;k mRiknd dk;Z ij dsafnzr gksA vU; lHkh ;ksX;rkvksa dk fodkl] tgka rd laHko gks] cPpksa ds i;kZoj.k dks /;ku eas j[krs gq, ckyd }kjk pquh gqbZ gLrdYkk ls lacaf/kr gksA

xka/khth dh ea'kk Fkh fd LokoyEcu gsrq gj ,d ukxfjd dks v{kj Kku ds vykok dkS'ky Kku dh Hkh izkfIr gks ;gh Fkk izeq[k vk/kkj

egkRek xka/kh bl f'k{kk i)fr dks lkekftd ifjorZu ds lkFk&lkFk lekt ds uofuekZ.k dk lcls izeq[k vk/kkj ekurs FksA ubZ rkyhe dk fopkj u flQZ+ Hkkjr ds lanHkZ esa izklafxd jgk cfYd nqfu;k dks HkkbZpkjs] 'kkafr vkSj ekuo lekt ds dY;k.k ds fy, vko';d jgkA xka/kh dh f'k{kk i)fr esa vk/;kfRedrk] uSfrdrk] lR;] fu"Bk dk lekos'k FkkA xka/khth cPpksa dks LokoYkEch cukus ds lkFk&lkFk] ,d ,slh O;oLFkk pkgrs Fks fd csfld Ldwy Hkh bl lhek rd LOkkoyEch gks tk,a fd v/;kidksa dk osru] fo|ky;ksa esa cPpksa }kjk mRikfnr oLrqvksa dks cspdj fn;k tk ldsA ,d ,slh O;oLFkk cus] ftlesa lHkh Lrj ij LokoyEcu gksA nqfu;k ds lkeus xka/khth ds crk, jkLrs ij pyus ds vykok dksbZ vkSj ekXkZ ughaA otg lkQ+ gS fd fiNys yxHkx lkS o"kksZa esa iwjh nqfu;k ds lkFk&lkFk geus fodkl dk tks izk:i viuk;k gS] mlus nqfu;k ds lkeus ,d ladV mRiUu fd;k gSA ;g ladV gS csjkst+xkjh dkA vkcknh c<+rh tk jgh gS vkSj csjkst+xkjh dk Lrj Hkh mlh vuqikr esa c<+ jgk gSA ftl iwathoknh O;OkLFkk dks

jk"Vªfirk egkRek xka/kh ;gh pkgrs Fks fd ns'k ds ;qok gj {ks= esa vkRefuHkZj cusa

geus viuk;k] bl O;oLFkk esa lHkh ds fy, jkst+xkj l`tu dh {kerk ugha FkhA njvly f'kf{kr ;qokvksa dks dke ugha fey ik jgk gSA bldh otg ryk'kus ij le> vkrk gS fd v{kj Kku esa rks gekjs ;qok f'kf{kr gSa ij gkFkksa esa gquj dk Kku ughaA ,sls esa gekjs ;qok flQZ+ fMXkzh/kkjh cudj jg x, gSaA xka/khth dgrs gSa] **m|ksx] gquj] ranq#Lrh vkSj f'k{kk bu pkjksa dk lqanj leUo; djuk pkfg,A ubZ rkyhe esa m|ksx vkSj f'k{kk ranq#Lrh vkSj gquj dk lqanj leUo; gSA bu lcds esy ls eka ds isV esa vkus ds le; ls ysdj cq<+kis rd dk ,d [+kwclwjr Qwy rS;kj gksrk gSA ;gh ubZ rkyhe gSA blfy, eSa 'kq: esa xzke&jpuk ds VqdM+s ugha d:axk] cfYd ;g dksf'k'k d:axk fd bu pkjksa dk vkil eas esy cSBsA blfy, eSa fdlh m|ksx vkSj f'k{kk dks vyx ugha ekuwaxk] cfYd m|ksx dks f'k{kk dk t+fj;k ekuawxk vkSj blhfy, ,slh ;kstuk esa ubZ rkyhe dks 'kkfey d:axkA**

izHkkoh i)fr dh vko';drk

Hkkjr esa fiNys dqN o"kksZa ls geus ;g le> fy;k fd ftl f'k{kk i)fr ds vk/kkj ij

ge vkxs c<+us dk naHk Hkj jgs gSaA og Ykacs le; rd gekjh vFkZO;OkLFkk dks LkiksVZ ugha dj ldrkA blus ,dkadh i)fr dks c<+kok fn;k] tcfd t+:jr Fkh xka/khth ds ekWMy dks viukus dhA vc /khjs&/khjs ge ml ekXkZ dh rjQ c<+us yxs gSaA gkFk dks dke ugha feyus ij ;qokvkas esa HkVdko dh laHkkouk c<+rh tkrh gSA tks ,d vjktd lekt dk fuekZ.k djsaxsA vkt Hkkjr esa 35 o"kZ ls de vk;q ds 65 izfr'kr ds yxHkx ;qokvksa dh la[;k gSA vxj ge buesa dkS'ky fodkl dh ckr djsa rks bldk izfr'kr 2 gSA ;g vkadM+k cgqr gh fujk'kktud gSA bldk rkRi;Z gS brus de dkS'ky izfr'kr ds cy ij ge jkst+xkj dSls ns ldrs gSaA vdq'ky ;qokvksa dh QkSt curh tk jgh gSA bls ns[krs gq, fiNys o"kksZa esa ljdkj us dkS'ky fodkl dk iz;kl rst dj fn;k gSA ;qokvksa ds dkS'ky fodkl esa varjjk"Vªh; ekudksa dks Hkh /;ku esa j[kdj] bl fn'kk esa dke fd;k tk jgk gSA bl dke esa gekjh enn vkWLVªsfy;k vkSj flaxkiqj dj jgs gaSA ge mudh lgk;rk ls viuh ;qokvksa dks varjjk"Vªh; ekud ds vuq:i] mudk dkS'ky fodflr dj jgs gSa rkfd os u flQZ+ Hkkjr 73

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AAI Update

GOA PINNING TO AESTHETIC GROWTH

Goa International Airport, gateway to nature’s own magnificent beauty and the ultimate tourist destination, has been proactively working towards steady growth

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ptly named “Pearl of the Orient,” Goa boasts of exquisitely shimmering white sand beaches with crystal clear blue water, picturesque groves of coconut trees and traditional hamlets. Situated on the western coast of India, Goa is surrounded by Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka in the east and south, and the Arabian Sea in the west.

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Goa, being the much sought after destination right from the times of the early sea faring explorers, has evolved its own varient of distinct and multi-cultural lifestyle, where different cultures co-exist idyllically.

Mixed with stunning green undulating hinterland that rolls up to the Western Ghats, it provides a delectable and relaxing recipe for a world-class holiday experience.

BRIEF HIStory AND DEVELOPMENT

Ruled by the Portuguese Government till its liberation in 1961, the Goa International Airport developed as a small airfield in the early phase of the 19th century, mainly to provide connections to Lisbon and other Portuguese dominions.

The airfield was extensively damaged during the Goan liberation and was repaired and re-commissioned by the Indian Navy, which took control and established it as a naval aviation base.

A civil enclave was established in the mid-1960s with two flights a day to Mumbai. Air traffic grew over the course aaiofficial

of time due to the popularity of Goa. In the year 1983, a regular airport terminal was constructed to coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet hosted by the state.

Perceiving a demand for operation of big aircraft, the runway was expanded in the late 1980s to 4,150 metres, which set off a boom of direct widebodied charter aircraft from Europe, earning Goa Airport the nickname of “Charter Gateway of India”. The airport terminal was again expanded in 1998 with separate blocks for international and domestic flights, as the big jet charters required more space and facilities.

At present, 79 Arrivals and 79 Departures are handled on a daily basis apart from non-scheduled and Charter operations. During the tourist season, 90 Arrivals and 90 Departures are handled per day.

CONNECTIVITY

Goa is a hub for tourists throughout the year because of its popular cultural,

sporting and social activities, giving mileage in connecting passengers both domestically and internationally.

The major existing domestic routes at the Goa Airport are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Amritsar/ Chandigarh, Kannur, Cochin, Delhi, Lucknow/Varanasi, Hyderabad, Surat/ Indore/Jaipur, Kolkata/Patna, Mumbai, Pune, Hubballi. The international routes goes all the way to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Sharjah, Moscow and Muscat. The Goa Airport also operates international charter flights to Russia, Ukraine, Finland, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan and Iran.

AN ACING ARCHITECTURE TERMINAL

A continued surge in air traffic necessitated the construction of a state-of-the-art integrated terminal building that was commissioned in December 2013. The imposing new building features aesthetic glass, modelled on the “sea wave” pattern with large steel span structures and frameless glazing.

The imposing new building features aesthetic glass, modelled on the “sea wave” pattern

The 62,000 square metre terminal is designed to cater to 7.5 million passengers annually and is equipped with eight aerobridges, 64 check-in counters, 24 immigration counters for departures, 36 immigration counters for arrivals, 14 security check booths and eight customs counters. The basement of the four-level terminal facilitates baggage handling, power and air conditioning systems. Recently, a west side extension to the terminal building has been commissioned with three aerobridges to meet the growing requirements of the air traffic.

The building also flaunts a state-ofthe-art Airport Operation Command

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Gagan Malik, Airport Director, Goa International Airport

Sh. Gagan Malik joined AAI in the year 1989 as a Civil Engineer and is a certified International Airport Professional from Airports Council International, Canada.

During his tenure, he has attained a deep insight into different facets of airport functioning and management by serving at various AAI airports. It is his vision to take Goa International Airport to new levels of passenger facilitation along with all the stake holders and local community by putting in best of efforts jointly with all.

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Centre (AOCC) for dynamic airport facility allocation system that helps in the optimal utilisation of the airport resources, depending on the number of passengers or flights at any particular time. With judicious and efficient planning, the airport has accommodated a host of ancillary facilities like CUDCT (Common User Domestic Cargo Terminal) and the Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) that is required for all-weather Category I landing approach system.

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PASSENGER TRAFFIC ANALYSIS As the traffic trend demonstrates, there has been a surge in passenger traffic every year since 2014. With the passengers footfalls constantly rising, both at the time of the arrival and departure, the Goa Airport is expected to grow significantly.

NEW INITIATIVES GALORE

• The unstinting endeavours of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) towards seamless and continuous development at the Goa Airport has

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queuing time and is expected to be available by July 2019.

• Under AAI’s “Go Green” initiative, the entire lighting system at the airport terminal is being replaced by energy saving lights at a cost of `1.45 crores.

The green light fittings consume much less electricity and will result in saving electricity to the tune of around `90 lakh per year.

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seen a collective investment of `150 crores in the last two years with a commitment of about `200 crores in the next two years.

• A parallel taxi track is being built to decongest the single runway at a cost of `185 crores. The first phase of the project is likely to be commissioned

by July 2019. The track will give a tremendous fillip to the flight handling capacity, especially during the peak movement hours, and have a significant impact on the reduction of carbon emissions.

• As a part of its continuous endeavour to augment facilities, AAI is in the process of creating more aircraft parking space, for which three additional parking bays are being commissioned. This will significantly augment the air side handling capacity . To improve the all-weather landing capacity, a new instrument landing system is being installed at the airport a cost of `1.16 crores.

• Keeping in line with the latest architectural and aesthetic trends, the interiors of the airport terminal are being remodelled for an “open and see through” spacious appearance.

The project involves relocation of airline and other facilitation counters to a more convenient location and refurbishing more spacious rest rooms

with better conveniences and pleasing eye catching interiors.

• The airport is installing an In-Line Baggage Screening System at the airport, which will enable passengers to directly check in their registered baggage at the airline counters without pre-screening. It will considerably save on check in and

Future Endeavours

Understanding the need to maintain parity between air side and passenger capacity, the work of extension of integrated terminal building on the eastern side is shortly to be taken up at an estimated cost of `256 crores.

Planned to be completed

by October 2021, this significant project will involve the creation of an additional 18300 sqm of centrally air-conditioned airport terminal area with all modern facilities and amenities with better passenger facilitation services.

Furthering the theme that art communicates ideas and creates a sublime sense of beauty, AAI has embarked on an ambitious project to provide varied artworks like sculptures, wall paintings and historic art forms at different locations at the airport terminal. The project will also draw from local art talent and enhance the aesthetic beauty of the airport interiors.

NEW FOOD AND RETAIL OUTLETS

In order to offer the best retail and food facilities to passenger, a new concept of “master concessionaire” has been introduced at the airport involving the best international, domestic and local brands spread over an area of more than 2100 square metres. The 45 retail outlets at the airport offer a complete shopping experience with best brands while 26 food outlets dish out a variety of Indian and International cuisine items, which are a veritable gastronomical delight for the airport users.

To surmount the problem of limited land resources, AAI is continuously engaging with the Government of Goa for provision of more area to create additional parking facilities, fuel farm, cargo and ancillary aviation developmental conveniences. Since tourism is an important economic indicator, these long-term plans are being proactively perused to tackle steady year-on-year growth at the Goa International Airport and provide a fillip to the socio-economic development of not only the state but also the surrounding catchment regions.

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