Airports India Magazine - February 2020

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India

heritage

Inside India's mesmerising UNESCO Heritage Sites

Breathe

Experience the floating paradise of Loktak

Ruins of

Nalanda

Fly through Patna Airport to the ancient university premises

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Chairman's Message

Shri Arvind Singh

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, is now the 8th airport in India to implement the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system

Chairman, AAI

Dear Readers, As we have ushered into a new decade of enhanced expectation & emerging opportunities, Airports Authority of India (AAI), being a key pillar of the aviation sector, is committed towards the rapid development of airport infrastructure to create capacity ahead of demand and operationalising new airports to provide air connectivity to the remotest areas.

Recently, AAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the development of a new Greenfield Airport at Nagchala near Mandi, through a Joint Venture Company (JVC).

We at AAI are not only responsible for managing the aviation sector as a whole but to also share accountability towards maintaining a healthy environment. Being the sole Air Navigation Service (ANS) provider, AAI is consistently endeavouring with all required programmes along with adoption of new technologies to meet the commitment for sustainable development. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, is now the 8th airport in India to implement the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system. It is the first airport in the Northeast to execute such a system that offers solutions in manifold, from managing aircraft delays to helping reduce carbon emissions etc.

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I am also happy to share that AAI's four airports (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata; Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar; Lal Bhadaur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi and Trivandrum International Airport) have taken a step ahead towards reduction of carbon emissions. These airports have met all the necessary requirements to upgrade to Level 2: “REDUCTION” by constituting Carbon Management Plan as per the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Programme.

The Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme has been developed by the Airport Council International (ACI).

AAI as an airport operator always believes in upgrading its services to improve passenger facilities. Recently, In-line Baggage Screening System has been commissioned at Chennai and Goa airports. This will result in travellers having a hassle-free flying experience as they will no more have to wait in long queues for their baggage to be scanned. AAI is going to introduce this facility at others airports also in phased manner to facilitate travelling public and enhancing security.

The month of January witnessed a defining moment in the history of Civil Aviation in India. Licensing of air traffic

controllers was formalised as they were granted licences by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The adequate oversight mechanism will help enhance the efficacy of ATC Personnel.

Sports has always been a key area of the work culture at AAI. We have always encouraged our employees towards inclusion of sports in their lifestyle. Our Sports Promotion Board organised an All India Inter Zonal Table Tennis Tournament in which players from all the five regions, North, East, West, South, North East and Central Zone of AAI participated.

AAI requests all passengers to take precautionary measures while travelling through airports in wake of threat of Corona Virus. As per the directions of the Ministry of Health & Ministry of Civil Aviation, all logistics support and arrangements in form of thermal screening counters and safe quarantine have been made at AAI airports.

We are working incessantly on innovative solutions that are attuned to your ever evolving travel needs. The overarching focus on safety & security coupled with customer delight programs shall continue to ensure pleasant travel to all.

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Breathe

Now you can experience floating island in real life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Loktak Lake

February 2020

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Detour

Enjoy Yumthang's stunning Valley of Flowers in spring

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Heritage

Travel to the mesmerising locations of India enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Words of Encouragement

Happy to see new destination being added to @ aaistvairport by @flyspicejet and its @aaibplairport!

(BHOPAL) w.e.f. 29 March 2020 in #SS2020 @ AAI_Official @aairedwr @ AAICLAS_in

The historic town of Chanderi is famous for its crafts and charming old monuments

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Ayodhya, the mĂŠlange of culture, food, colour, tradition and of course spirituality

54 Palate

It is time we get back to our native ingredients to rediscover the power

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Special flight for special children today by Alliance Air in Orissa @airindiain @ AAI_Official @MoCA_GoI @aneeshp

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Inaugurated the Truejet services to Tirupati, Mysuru and Hyderabad. @ aaiblgairport @AAI_Official @KorePrabhakar

ON THE COVER

Awesome!

Thank you for making this happen. Gifting smiles along with air-miles @ ushapadhee1996 @sruti_ mohapatra @airindiain @ AAI_Official @MoCA_GoI @anitaexplorer

Ruins of Nalanda University

AAI Updates 16 Unknown facts about Diu Airport that you must know

22 Implementing cost-effective carbon mitigation action to conserve environment

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72 Patna's Jai Prakash Narayan

International Airport is planning big on modernisation plans

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@aaistvairport in festive mode for Makar Sankranti!

Happy and delighted to see our Airport becoming a community place celebrating our tradition and culture.... @AAI_Official @aairedwr @ flyspicejet @IndiGo6E @ goairlinesindia @airvistara @ FlyTruJet @OfficialStarAir @ AirAsiaIndian @SGCCI_Surat @KorePrabhakar

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mark your calendar A list of events and fairs taking place in the month of February

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

DESERT FESTIVAL JAISALMER

It showcases some of the best cultural traditions that have remained with Rajasthan for years now. Being celebrated amidst the beautiful Thar Desert in the sand dunes, the romantic and remote location comes to life during the three-day extravaganza.

Feb 7-9 /2020

Goa

Goa Carnival

Feb 22-25 /2020

Similar to Rio Carnival, Goa Carnival is the traditional celebrations in Asia and the largest in India. Music, dance and entertainment are the shining features of the carnival along with short plays which portray the Goan traditions and culture very beautifully.

Delhi

Feb 21-23 /2020

Arth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Culture Fest

An array of mind-boggling workshops and discussions on anything and everything to do with culture, religion, mythology and the country's rich history by some of the most celebrated and respected scholars, intellectuals, journalists, authors, performers, and artists.

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Jodhpur, Rajasthan

World Sacred Spirit Festival

Presented by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, the festival highlights soulful music that inspires and awakens the divine energy in us. It brings together talent from different parts of the world and showcases the spiritual significance of music that transcends communities, cultures, and creeds.

Feb 13-16 /2020

Feb 16 /2020 Mumbai, Maharashtra

Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) Spring 2020

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Feb 20-23 /2020

The season opens with a programme that features the maestros who established the classical wonder—the music of Mozart & Beethoven.

Augustin Dumay, a renowned conductor and violinist and Maria João Pires often regarded as one of the greatest living pianists, return to the SOI this season.

The programme features Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto and Fourth Symphony.

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Experience the artistic symphony of classical dance forms of India and heritage of Khajuraho. Showcasing the rich cultural traditions being performed with the temples of Khajuraho acting as the most beautiful backdrop to the stage.

Feb 7-9 /2020

Pune, Maharashtra

Feb 7-9 /2020

Vh1 Supersonic Festival 2020

From energetic electronic music artists to global pioneers of hip-hop and indie rock artists, this edition will have everything. The experience, the music, the vibe, it’s all better than ever, now fit into the three days extravaganza.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India

republic day celebrations Sh. Arvind Singh, Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), addressed the audience during the Republic Day celebrations organised at the Delhi Air Traffic Services (DATS) complex, IGI Airport. He highlighted AAI's accomplishments and commemorated the worthy efforts of our great leaders in making the Indian Republic.

AAI csr initiatives Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) inititaive

by AAI, an MoA was signed between Dr. Pravat Ranjan Beuria, Airport Director, Jammu, and Mrs. Sushma Chauhan, DC, Jammu, and cheque was handed over for rehabilitation of families affected due to the demolition drive.

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AAM NAGRIK'S DREAM COMES TRUE

Curtain raisER EVENT of wings india 2020 Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, HMCA, raised the curtain on Wings India 2020 by unveiling the event brochure and promo video recently at New Delhi. Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri also spoke of the challenges being faced in the aviation industry and how airlines have stood strong in calamitous times.

Making Aam Nagrik's dream of flying come true, the UDAN Scheme made a group of 50 women of Ujlaiwadi village fly from AAI's Airport Director of Kohlapur Airport to Hyderbad International Airport for the first time. The Real Smile on women's faces was a sight worth seeing, as RCS has brought two regions closer via Alliance Air.

PARTICIPATION IN ACI AIRPORT EXCHANGE

International Summit & Expo at Guwahati

AAI participated in the International Summit & Expo at Guwahati with the 3D model of the Terminal Building of the upcoming APD Guwahati that garnered a lot of attention from visitors. AAI officials briefed visitors varying from state government to foreign delegates about upcoming projects.

Further, the green initiatives that AAI has undertaken at all its airports were greatly appreciated by the guests, mainly foreign delegates from the Embassy of North Macedonia, Israel and Zambia.

Capt. Sudhir Kumar Malik, General Manager (Security), AAI Headquarters, was invited on behalf of ACI, Asia Pacific as a Panel Speaker in the Airport Security Summit, “Europe and Asia Pacific” from November 25-17, 2019 at Abu Dhabi. He visited Abu Dhabi and participated as a Panel Speaker on “How should our airports approach the latest demands of new security regulation and compliance and Introduction of new technologies in view of emerging threats to Civil Aviation.”

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Diu Airport was built in 1954 when Diu was part of Portuguese India. Transportes Aéreos da Índia Portuguesa (TAIP) commenced operations to Diu on 16 August 1955. The airline linked Diu with Goa, Daman and Karachi until December 1961.

Ahmedabad airport, located around 412 kms from Diu, is the nearest international airport.

The domestic airports located in proximity to Diu Airport is Rajkot Airport, Porbandar Airport, Bhavnagar Airport, and Jamnagar Airport.

Diu Airport is a medium-sized airport.

It is connected to an apron measuring 60 by 90 metres via two taxiways and its main runway 05/23 is 5922 ft (1826m) long and 45m wide. The airport terminal can accommodate 75 passengers each in the arrival and departure halls.

Diu Airport is a civilian aerodrome located at Diu in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, India. Besides Diu, it also serves the neighbouring areas of Gujarat, including Veraval and Jafrabad.

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Literary extravaganza

KLF becomes one of the biggest multilingual literature festivals and largest cultural gathering in the subcontinent Over the years, Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) has seen unparalleled growth amongst literature festivals in the continent and this edition was the grandest of all with the introduction of two new initiatives: The KLF Literature Awards in the categories of Fiction, Non Fiction, Popular Science, Travel and the announcement of the Vagamon Residency, a fully supported residency for writers and artists.

The fifth edition was held from January 16 to 19 at Calicut. With over four lakh attendees, KLF 2020 was one of the biggest multilingual literature festival and largest cultural gathering in the subcontinent. Set along the shores of the Arabian Sea by the beaches of Calicut, the festival bought readers and writers together for inspiration, entertainment, and discussion.

Spain was the guest country at KLF 2020 represented by a team of 20 artists, writers and journalists. The Indian language in focus was Tamil with 10 writers. Overall there were over 500 20

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its authority in India, which was one of the richest countries in the world then.

While Ramachandra Guha, the biggest crowd-puller, spoke about patriotism and jingoism.

authors/ speakers who spoke in 215 sessions spread over four days. There were participants from Great Britain, Slovenia, Egypt, Ireland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and of course India.

Besides literature the festival has many other facets to offer to the guests who came in huge numbers at the event.

Poets Keith Jarrett and Adeena Karasick recited few lines from their poetry. T.M. Krishna known for his contribution in Carnatic Music expressed his thoughts on music and national anthem. Actor and Director Nandita Das spoke about the making of the movie Manto.

This year the key topic at the event was Environment and Climate change.

Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil was one the key speaker in this segment along with UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment His Highness Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Scottish historian and writer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; William Dalrymple, took the crowd by surprise when he passionately narrated and discussed about how the East India Company won

Fireside chats at nights with a plethora of the biggest acts and performing artists from around the world made up the cultural nights. Cultural events included Carnatic Concert by TM Krishna, Flamenco dance and music, Iberian music concert by German Diaz, Sufi concert by Chaar Yaar, Kathakali by Kalamandalam Gopi, Drama -- Bhagavante Maranam -- A progressive Poetic Rock Show by Anwar Ali and Olam the Band and Kalaripayattu.

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for the bibliophiles Get your hands on the latest books by noted authors The Vault of Vishnu Westland

Experience the exciting and shadowy world of Ashwin Sanghi where myth and history blend into edge-of-theseat action. A Pallava prince travels to Cambodia to be the crowned king, carrying with him secrets that will be the cause of great wars many centuries later.

Article 370 Niyogi Books

Article 370 of the Constitution of India had granted the state of Jammu & Kashmir a special status in 2019. It was abrogated and the state more closely integrated into the Indian union, with the passing of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, by both houses of the Indian Parliament. This book seeks to clarify the issues surrounding Article 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution.

A Buddhist monk in ancient China treks south to India, searching for the missing pieces of a puzzle that could make his emperor allpowerful.

A Neolithic tribe fights to preserve their sacred knowledge, oblivious to the war drums on the IndoChina border.

Meanwhile, far away in the temple town of Kanchipuram, a reclusive scientist deciphers ancient texts even as a team of secret agents shadows his every move.

Caught in the storm is a young investigator with a complex past of her own, who must race against time to maintain the balance of power in the new world.

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Moral Compass

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Scholastic Press The prequel to the trilogy of The Hunger Games, will revisit the world of Panem sixtyfour years before the starting of the Tenth Hunger Games.

Amnesty

PanMacmillan India Dhananjay, an illegal immigrant in Sydney, after fleeing from Sri Lanka tries to live a normal life. But a tragedy makes him face his conscience and decide if a person without rights still has responsibilities.

The Startup’s Guide to Sales

Sage Publications A practical book which helps one to navigate the perils of wrong selling when one realises that between him and the consumer is a bridge that must be crossed to make it to ‘Start-up Paradise’.

PanMacmillan India Saint Ambrose, an elite boarding school has been the school of the sons of the great and good for over a hundred years. But in recent time, the school must learn to adapt, admitting girls for the first time in its history.

When a terrible incident occurs, it causes a fracture in the community. Students, teachers and parents must decide who they believe.

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step towards a better future

AAI is implementing cost-effective carbon mitigation action to conserve environment and reduce its adverse impact on the society and the larger ecosystem Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ

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arbon footprint has been in the news posing as a serious concern about climate change in the present and potentially damaging in the future. Carbon footprint is a resultant of emissions of all Green House Gases (GHG), consisting largely of Carbon Dioxide. An increase in GHG emissions, and therefore in carbon footprint, is the primary event associated with climate change that has led to global warming. Rapid increase in carbon footprint is having profound effects on the

environment. The world is witnessing rising temperatures and uneven shift in precipitation patterns as a consequence.

Acknowledging nature's alarm, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is implementing cost-effective carbon mitigation action to conserve environment and reduce its adverse impact on the society and the larger ecosystem.

TAKING THE FIRST STEP

AAI being the sole Air Navigation Service (ANS) provider and operator of airports across the country is consistently honouring the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by staying true to its commitment towards the reduction of GHG. aaiofficial

Airports Council International (ACI), a non-profit organisation representing the world's airports, has announced that four AAI airports – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata; Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar; Lal Bhadaur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi and Trivandrum International Airport – have met all the necessary requirements to upgrade to Level 2: “REDUCTION” by constituting Carbon Management Plan and reducing the carbon emissions at airports as per the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Programme.

These four airports have achieved the Accreditation of Level 2: “REDUCTION” by constituting Carbon Management Plan and reducing the carbon emissions at by instituting an Environment Policy and Mapping of Carbon footprints.

Accredited airports receive a certificate from ACI indicating the level they have achieved.

AAI has set the target in reduction in direct GHG emission (Scope 1 & 2) @ 5% per PAX per year over base year 2015 benchmark value and 75% reduction in direct GHG emission by 2030 over the base year 2015. The target would be further reviewed during the renewal of Carbon Management Plan. The

Carbon mapping occurs when the airport has policy commitment to emissions reduction and development of a Carbon Footprint for the airport’s scope-1 & scope-2 emissions, which are under its control. AAI had achieved Level-1 accreditation during December, 2018 for these four airports, i.e., Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata; Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar; Lal Bhadaur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi and Trivandrum International Airport and has upgraded now to next level of accreditation i.e. Level 2: Reduction.

reduction achieved at these four airports is appended below:

Airport Carbon Accreditation programme Developed and launched in Europe by Airports Council International (ACI)

The aim of Airport Carbon Accreditation is to encourage and enable airports to implement best practices in carbon management, with the ultimate objective of becoming carbon neutral.

EUROPE in the year 2009, it is the only voluntary global carbon management standard for airports. As of late 2014, Airport Carbon Accreditation has expanded world-wide to all ACI regions.

The aim of Airport Carbon Accreditation is to encourage and enable airports to implement best practices in carbon management, with the ultimate objective of becoming carbon neutral.

Accreditation provides the opportunity for airports to gain public recognition for their achievements, promotes efficiency improvements, encourages knowledge transfer, raises an airport’s profile & credibility, encourages standardisation, and increases awareness and specialisation.

Airport Carbon Accreditation is developed in line with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 principles, as it sets the framework and management system to develop the carbon footprint and identify projects to reduce emissions.

Airport Carbon Accreditation focuses on CO2 emissions, as they comprise the large majority of airport emissions.

Airports may include emissions of other GHGs on a voluntary basis, as an example of best practices.

In line with national as well as global climate change initiatives, AAI has initiated carbon management program at four of these airports with an objective of ensuring sustainable development of aviation industry. Airport can participate at 04 progressively level of accreditation – Level 1: Mapping, Level 2: Reduction, 23

by reducing carbon footprint. Going forward AAI is focusing on energy conservation and exploring alternative solutions for generating green energy.

AAI’s Environment Policy

Level 3: Optimisation, Level 3+: Neutrality. Carbon mapping occurs when the airport has policy commitment to emissions reduction and development of a Carbon Footprint for the airport’s scope-1 & scope-2 emissions, which are under its control. Carbon reduction occurs when the airport shows the reduction in carbon emissions as compared to base year. AAI had

achieved Level-1 accreditation during December, 2018 for these four airports and has upgraded now to next level of accreditation i.e. Level 2: Reduction.

Achievement of accreditation for carbon reduction is indeed recognition of a great team work. With this achievement, AAI has set up new benchmark towards fulfilment of environment obligations

Kolkata Airport Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

Total GHG Emission (t CO2e)

63,401

61,118

57,138

46,277

PAX

12170837

14875212

18882179

21663463

Emission per PAX (kgCO2e/PAX)

5.20

4.10

3.02

2.10

Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

Total GHG Emission (t CO2e)

5,070

5,852

6,468

6,399

Bhubaneswar Airport

PAX

1768258

2183612

2951244

4215916

Emission per PAX (kgCO2e/PAX)

2.90

2.70

2.20

1.50

Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

Total GHG Emission (t CO2e)

4,366

4,913

4,273

4,004

Varanasi Airport

PAX

1213824

1839508

1975589

2690846

Emission per PAX (kgCO2e/PAX)

3.60

2.70

2.20

1.50

Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

Total GHG Emission (t CO2e)

11,609

11,784

11,812

11,603

Trivandrum Airport

PAX

3343563

3838320

4226118

4567121

Emission per PAX (kgCO2e/PAX)

3.50

3.10

2.80

2.54

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The Environment Policy of AAI is a representation of AAI’s commitment to fulfill environment obligation by reducing carbon footprints. As a part of this policy, AAI is conscious and committed to reducing carbon footprints by: l Improving energy efficacy and maximising the usage of green and renewable energy resources. l Implementing/adopting best air traffic management facilities, practices and procedures. l Ensuring judicious use of natural resources and target setting for improvement of environment by mitigating emissions, solid waste generation and reducing the consumption of energy and water. l Implementing green-building concept and usages of eco-friendly biodegradable products in design, construction and facilitation. l Promoting green supply chain to the utmost extent possible. l Documenting and quantifying the GHG resources and mitigating carbon footprints by adopting best and technologically advanced procedures and practices. l Directing, educating sensitising, motivating and imparting training to all employees and stakeholders to enable them to understand desired behaviour towards environment health. l Fulfilling all applicable environmental compliance obligations.

ADVANCING TO A BETTER ENVIRONEMNT

Climate change is a serious problem, but choosing to go carbon neutral is the best way to take responsibility for the GHG emissions. The accreditation of the four AAI airports demonstrates AAI's commitment to operating its airports in an environmentally, sustainable manner which is crucial for the long-term development of Civil Aviation industry. It is the onset that is crucial and AAI has already begun the journey towards carbon neutrality.

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The 4-step guide Airports can participate at four progressively stringent levels of accreditation: Mapping, Reduction, Optimisation, and Neutrality. The main requirements at each level of accreditation are presented below:

Mapping

Policy commitment to emissions reduction.

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Development of a carbon footprint for the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Reduction

Fulfillment of all level 1 accreditation requirements.

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Formulation of a carbon emissions reduction target.

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Development of a Carbon Management Plan to achieve the target.

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Demonstration of scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions versus the

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three-year rolling average.

Optimisation

Fulfillment of all level 2 accreditation requirements.

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Additional carbon footprint to include specific scope 3 emissions.

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Development of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

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Neutrality

Fulfillment of all level 3 accreditation requirements.

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Offset of residual emissions under the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control.

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The floating

Paradise Imagine standing on a piece of land that floats on water.

Now you can experience that in real life at Loktak Lake Words: Avika Kashyap

Loktak lake and natural phumdis

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or any visitor to Manipur, in the northeast corner of India, the principal attraction is the Loktak Lake. Located in Bishnupur District, about 50 kms from Imphal City, it is the largest fresh water lake in the Northeast India. A beautiful stretch of water resembling a miniature inland sea, a day spent here can leave memories for a lifetime. The lake is covered by numerous green circles called phumdis floating on its waters. The floating phumdis are used for constructing huts and artificial circular enclosures for fish farming. These floating islands are made of matted vegetation, organic debris and soil with a thickness that varies from a few centimeters to two metres. Only 20% of a phumdi’s thickness can be seen on the water surface, while the rest of it is submerged.

Varied ecosystem

The lake is home to 233 species of aquatic plants, over 100 species of birds and 425 species of animals including the Indian python and sambhar. The lake is also a birder's paradise. Over 57 species of water

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birds and another 14 species of wetland associated birds can be found in its premises. This includes over 25 species of migratory waterfowl, most migrating from different parts of the northern hemisphere beyond the Himalayas.

Also recorded were over 400 species of animals — over 240 vertebrates and over 160 invertebrates. Considering its biodiversity values, on March 23, 1990, the lake was designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It was also listed under the Montreux Record on June 16, 1993, “a record of Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur”.

how to reach Cover a distance of about 45 km from Bir Tikendrajit International Airport to reach Loktak Lake

Travel Tip Rent a boat or go for a swim and experience the majestic nature

Powering the economy

While Loktak Lake is primarily a tourist site, it also serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking supply for the locals. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fishermen. You will find families of more than 3,000 fishermen living in huts built on the phumdis, which are built 1

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1. Local children in Loktak Lake 2. Tourists enjoying a boat ride 3. Migratory birds at Loktak Lake

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out of bamboo, rocks, metal plates and rods. India’s first floating school can also be found here. The fish yield from the lake is reported to be over 1,500 tonnes every year.

What makes the lake even more special is the Keibul Lamjao National Park, world's only floating National Park.

Home to the last of the brow-antlered deer – one of the most endangered deer in the world – the population of the sangais (locally called) are in danger of losing their habitat. A multitude of factors like invasive plant species have taken over the vegetation in the phumdis, farming practices are encroaching on the park territory, as well as poaching and illegal fishing are the reason for their demise. A glimpse of the deer in this unique wetland ecosystem is a must for any wildlife enthusiast.

Nearby attractions

The Indian National Army Martyrs’ Memorial Complex in Moirang stands as a testament to the men who fought 29

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The floating phumdis are used for constructing huts and artificial circular enclosures for fish farming.

Brow-antlered deer

Eld's Deer also knowned as Thamin or Browantlered Deer, is an indigenous to Southeast Asia and endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. The herd can be confiding but always alert for predators.

against the British rule for India's independence. On April 14, 1944, the Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, unfurled the first Indian flag on Indian soil here at Moirang. Since then the INA Memorial Complex has become a symbol for the bravery and valour exhibited by the INA.

also attached, which features objects and paintings from World War II and the liberation movement, educating visitors about the history of the INA and in turn, interpret the role of the INA during the campaigns against the British government.

Today, the complex, consisting of five main units, is managed and maintained by the State Government of Manipur.

The Netaji library, built in memory of Subhas Chandra Bose, was opened in 1968 and has a huge collection of books, documents, manuscripts and periodicals focused on the freedom movement and the history of India. The INA Museum is

This valley gets huge rainfall throughout the year barring the two dry months of February and March.

So these months are ideal for you to plan a trip to Loktak Lake. Moreover, the months of February and March also provide stable temperatures, allowing you to experience nature at its best form.

When to go

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4. Japanese film director Junichi Kajioka paying his respect to the statue of Subhas Chandra Bose 5. Local fishermen on Loktak Lake

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Flower Power Located at a towering 11800 plus feet above sea level, Yumthang is a stunning Valley of Flowers in spring Words: Bindu Gopal Rao

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Yumthang valley in Sikkim is known as valley of flowers

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1. Scenic Landscape at Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary near Yumthang Valley in Sikkim

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first heard of the Rhododendron flower when I had a red hued welcome drink at a property I was visiting in Kumaon in Uttarakhand.

What was even more fascinating was that my host explained that the flower changes colour at different altitudes and only the red coloured flower is made into a juice that is believed to have several health benefits too.

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Valley Views

Rolling greens filled with wild flowers, clear blue streams that slither their way amidst snowcapped mountains may seem like a painting, but this is the exact scene that greets you at Sikkimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yumthang Valley, located 140 km north of Gangtok. Popularly referred to as the valley of flowers (not to be confused with the one in Uttarakhand), this place is home to several rivers, aaiofficial

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The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is where 24 species of Rhododendron flowers (the state flower) bloom

green meadows, lush green forests, waterfalls and hot springs. This is where the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is located where you have not one or two but 24 species of Rhododendron flowers (the state flower) blooming from late February to mid-June. The State Forest Department is in charge of the annual International Rhododendron Festival between March to May. Some of the flowers you can see in the region include the Himalayan Yellow Poppy, Pink Scaly Rhododendrons, Avens, Griffith's Cobra Lily, yellow Buttercups, Clematis vine, Forget-Me-Not, pink Geraniums, Cinquefoils and more. Incidentally this place is known as tree line as trees do not grow beyond this point and the valley is bursting with flowers. A treat for nature lovers, trekking is a popular activity here courtesy its elevation at a towering 3564 metres above mean sea level. The annual Losar Festival takes place between February and March which will get you up close to the local traditions as well as tribal life including their clothing and more.

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The valley is filled with yaks that are commonly seen grazing on the grass here.

Fact File

• The closest airport is at Gangtok.

• There is no accommodation in the valley but you can stay at one of the resorts at Lachung that is an hour’s drive away.

• Yumthang Valley is closed between December and March due to the heavy snowfall.

• Best time to visit is Late March to Mid June.

• Being close to the China border, a Protected Area Permit /Inner Line Permit is required for tourists.

• Warm clothes are a must as it is relatively cold through the year.

• Medication for high altitude sickness is recommended.

• There are no ATMs in Yumthang so keep cash handy.

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Shop MG Road is famous for traditional Sikkimese cups, Thangkas and Choksi table designs.

Food Gundruk is prepared using leaves of mustard or spinach

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2. Group of Tourist enjoying snow near Yumthang Valley and Zero Point in North Sikkim.

3. Yumthang valley with the view of river Teesta and the majestic Himalayan range

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The Yumthang Chu River is arguably one of the most serene and Instagramable places of the region

Yumthang Valley is a paradise for nature lovers and also has some hot springs like the one at Yume Samdong at the river Sebu chhu that is believed to have miraculous healing powers as the water is rich in Sulphur.

A well-known Shiva temple is located at this place as well. There are several waterfalls that cascade through the hills with stunning views of the Himalayan peaks like the Pauhunri and Shundu Tsenpa. The town of Lachen is a must see here and is also the base for Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake. The Yumthang Chu River is arguably one of the most serene and Instagramable places of the region.

A popular stop is at the Zero Point about 23 km away from Yumthang where you can see the meeting point of three rivers is as stunning as it is awe inspiring. This is also the last motorable point of the region as the China border is close by. It is popular as this is where you can see snow almost at every time of the year and offers stunning unobstructed views of the Himalayan peaks.

A holiday in the valley is everything that nature has to offer and gives a peak into the North East way of life which is still largely unknown. And therein lies the charm of the valley, it gives you a peak into India that you probably did not know exists.

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A historical affair India's mesmerising UNESCO World Heritage Sites have always garnered a lot of attention among visitors

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Sri Brihadeeswara Temple, Cholapuram

Known to be the abode of Cholas in the 11th century, Sri Brihadeeswara Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram portrays rich history. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it was built by the son and successor of Raja Raja Chola I. The temple is known for the biggest Shivalinga of Southern India.

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Ellora caves, Aurangabad

It is one of the largest rock-cut monasterytemple cave complexes in the world, featuring Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1000 CE period. The location consists of various caves wherein cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation.Â

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Two hillocks divided by a narrow valley, Elephanta Caves behold a mesmerising sight of a seven-metre-high masterpiece of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sadashivaâ&#x20AC;?. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains rock-cut structures of Hindu and Buddhist ideologies. Apart from the giant structures, the solid basalt rocks attract a lot of visitors.

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Group of Monuments at Hampi Hampi

A fantasy of rocks and ruins, Group of Monuments was once a flourishing kingdom established in the 14th century. It includes various notable Hindu temples constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture such as Virupaksha Temple,Vittala Temple Complex, Krishna Temple and Hazara Rama Temple Complex.

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Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya

The temple has a descendant of the tree where Lord Buddha is said to have meditated and attained enlightenment.

It has been a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists for well over 2000 years. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing from the late Gupta period.

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new milestones achieved T C Guruprasad Managing Director

EbixCash joins Delhi Capitals as Principal Sponsor Delhi Capitals announced the joining of EbixCash, India’s largest financial exchange disruptor, as one of its principal sponsors for the upcoming season of the VIVO Indian Premier League. The financial and insurance service player will be associated with Delhi Capitals for two seasons of the VIVO IPL during which EbixCash will be seen on the back of the playing jersey.

EbixCash is a subsidiary of Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX) that today transacts $18 Billion in Gross merchandise value (GMV) on its platforms, besides being an end-toend services market leader in the financial exchange industry.

“We are thrilled to partner with Delhi Capitals over the next couple of seasons of the VIVO IPL,” Robin Raina, Chairman, President and CEO, EbixCash, said on the

Kings XI Punjab ropes in EbixCash as Title Sponsor for VIVO IPL 2020 Kickstarting the VIVO Indian Premier League 2020 on a good note, Kings XI Punjab has announced EbixCash, India’s largest financial exchange disruptor as their title sponsor. To begin with, the international cricket franchise and EbixCash have agreed on

association. “Delhi Capitals is easily the most exciting team of the league at the moment. With its array of Indian talent and international superstars, Delhi Capitals is the team to watch out for in subsequent editions of the IPL. We’re excited to partner with a team and a brand hailing from Delhi, India’s national capital, and one that brings with it, tremendous potential and promise.”

a three-year association. The team also welcomed former Indian cricketing legend Anil Kumble as the Director of Cricket Operations for the twelfth edition of the league.

To mark this momentous occasion and unveil the official jersey, Robin Raina, CEO, EbixCash was present along with Satish Menon, CEO, Kings XI Punjab, Anil Kumble, Director of Cricket Operations, Kings XI Punjab and Arshad Nizam Shawl, Director and Co-founder of Alliance Advertising and Marketing. EbixCash will be seen on the front of the KXIP’s playing jersey for the next three seasons of VIVO Indian Premier League.

Speaking on the association, Robin Raina, Chairman, President and CEO Ebix stated, “EbixCash is thrilled to partner with Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming season. We see Kings XI Punjab as one of the strongest teams in the IPL. Their passion, commitment and lively Punjabi culture are commendable. This partnership will provide a unique opportunity to connect with the audience across India.”

Republic Media Network & EbixCash Partner to Present the World’s First Brand-integrated News Studio Republic Media Network and EbixCash announced the world’s first brand-integrated news studio – the EbixCash Studio. With this unique tie-up, EbixCash has partnered with the largest studio in the country with 6,000 square feet of space - a first in news television industry across the world, wherein a news channel and a brand seamlessly integrate to rebrand a studio. As a part of this path-breaking strategy, breaking news, interviews, round-the-clock bulletins,

and customized news integrations will be delivered from the EbixCash studios, which will enable the brand to penetrate over 100 million homes. EbixCash Studio will mark high visibility across all the platforms of Republic Media Network - Republic TV, Republic Bharat, Republic HD OTT, and Republic World.

The exclusive and high-visibility opportunity ensures that the EbixCash brand will get direct and high-impact visibility each time the news is presented from the EbixCash studio at Republic Media Network. The

pathbreaking partnership is a first across the world and will change how news brands integrate with advertisers.

Robin Raina, Founder - EbixCash and Chairman & CEO of Ebix Group of Companies said, “The seamless integration of brand and news as we join our hands with Republic is going to be the next big thing in the world of brand-media collaborations.

The Brand Studio partnership takes forward our like-minded ideologies of being end-toend players and paves way for a multitude of opportunities for the both of us.

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The historic town of Chanderi is famous not only for its crafts but also for its charming old monuments Words: Purnima Sharma

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retty, gossamer-like Chanderi fabrics dexterously woven by nimble-fingered craftsmen have placed this eponymous town on the fashion map of India. But there’s so much more to this quaint, charming little historical gem that lies in the Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh. With gentle-undulating slopes of the Vindhyachal range in the distance, we are enjoying our drive past the serene waters of the huge Rani Lakshmibai Sagar Dam, an area that was once a stronghold of the Bundela Rajput and Malwa kings.

Shafi, a youngster who offers to take us around, says that the town’s proximity to the trade routes of Central India as well as to the ancient ports of Gujarat made it an important military outpost in medieval times.

We stop close to the beautiful Chanderi Fort that stands on a low, flat-topped hill, and commands fine views of the countryside around. Talking about the main entrance called the Khooni Darwaza, Shafi takes us to another impressive doorway called the Fakir

Darwaza, a simple yellow stone edifice enriched with pretty carvings, and the Dilli Darwaza, built in stone that has a carved panel inspired by the tiger motif that can also be seen at one of the gates of Delhi’s Old Fort.

Chanderi also boasts of the Ramnagar Palace that houses a museum maintained by Madhya Pradesh’s Department of Archaeology, Museums and Archives. It is believed to have actually been built as a hunting lodge by Maharaja Durjan Singh Bundela way back in 1698. Uneven stone blocks used in its construction indicate that these were perhaps sourced from older monuments and ruined structures in the vicinity. On display are pieces from Hindu temples, idols of deities besides some wellpreserved Sati stones, dating from the 9th to the 18th centuries.

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It’s interesting to note that most monuments of Chanderi reflect both Muslim as well as the Rajput styles of architecture. Although time had taken its toll on most of them, the state archaeological directorate is doing its bit and looking into the restoration work of many of the town's chattris, darwazas, masjids and grave sites.

how to reach The nearest airports for Chanderi are in Bhopal, Gwalior, and Khajuraho

While travelling, Badal Mahal Darwaza gripped our attention. Built during the reign of Sultan Mahmood Shah Khilji I in the 15th century, this tall, elaborate arch is a stand-alone structure – with no building either in front or behind it.

Its beauty has ensured it a place on the town’s seal. So, while Delhi boasts of its India Gate and Mumbai its Gateway of India, Chanderi takes pride in its Badal Mahal Darwaza.

USP There are approximately 375 monuments in Chanderi

Travel Tip Taxis are available but walking around can give you better chance to meet the locals

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for the Jama Masjid built in the local Malwa tradition that has interesting, convoluted eaves brackets inspired by the local architecture.

Among several other monuments that deserve a dekko, one is the beautiful two-storey Shahzadi-Ka-Rauza near the Parmeshwar Pond, built on a 12-feet high platform. As we admire the unusual, serpentine brackets that support the eaves, we are told that this 15th century structure was built by the then governor in the memory of his daughter Mehrunissa who was in love with the chief of the Chanderi army. "Not happy with her choice of husband, the governor conspired to have his daughter's beau killed. When Mehrunissa learnt of this, she too took her life," says our guide. Realising his folly, the heartbroken father had no choice but to bury the two lovers together and build this tomb in their memory.

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Chanderi was established as the hub of Chanderi weaves in

1677 when the Mughals established a karkhana dedicated to the craft until emperor Aurangzeb ordered to shut it down.

No visit to this charming little town can be complete without a look at the age-old tradition of its fabrics. As we drive towards the picturesque Raja-Rani Mahal, our guide tells us that this palace, once lying in ruins, was restored to house Chanderiyaan, an organisation that works for the benefit of Chanderi weavers.

A few years ago, interest in Chanderi craft had dwindled considerably, but with the encouragement from various organisations, popular retail outfits, top fashion designers and the government, these fabrics have now got a huge boost and a flourishing market all across the world.

Some years ago, even actor Aamir Khan helped the cause when he stopped over in Chanderi while on a film’s promotional tour. People here will proudly tell you how Aamir had even tried his hand on a loom. And it sure was something that made them take to the art of their forefathers with renewed vigour.

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awakening A visit to Ayodhya is a mĂŠlange of culture, food, colour, tradition and of course spirituality Words: Bindu Gopal Rao

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he narrow lane is abuzz with activity and it is the whiff of besan laddus that permeates through the chaos. People are jostling for space and vendors are busy selling paraphernalia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of which have a connection with Lord Rama from books to prayer beads to photographs. Well this is in Ayodhyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest street that leads me to Hanuman Garhi, a temple dedicated to the Monkey God. The undercurrent of faith here is unmissable as after all Ayodhya is said to be one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. Naturally, it is spirituality that rules here and the labyrinth of lanes house several temples amidst homes where you will see locals go about their lives almost as if they were blissfully unaware of the rush of pilgrims and tourists around them.

Located on the banks of the Sarayu river, Ayodhya in Faizabad district has several mythological connections. There is also a Buddhist connection here with several stupas dating back to King Ashokaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s times that are referenced in old texts being present in the city. Naturally there are temples all over and much to see but make sure you start your sojourn at

Rama ki Paidi. This place has a series of ghats on the bank of Sarayu river and you will see many people taking a dip here.

On the river front is a newly constructed bridge that is a great point to see a mellow sunset. On the other end of the ghats are a series of temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman and simply walking along the ghats makes for a vibrant and cultural experience. If you are here in the evening, make sure to catch a magnificent sunset that swathes the place with an orange hue that makes for lovely photographs too. With many colourful doors and distinctive architecture this place is for everyone whether spiritually inclined or not.

Ayodhya is also home to many dharamshalas, ashrams and akhadas or

If you can brave the crowds, the Hanuman Garhi is a must see. It takes 70 plus steps to reach the temple

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1838 He mentioned that the city was deserted after the death of Ram's last descendant Brihadbala.

resting places for sadhus, and you will find all kinds of holy men and spiritual seekers on the streets here.

If you can brave the crowds, the Hanuman Garhi is a must see. There are 70 plus steps to reach the temple and this place is especially crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The interiors are ornate complete with stucco figures, painted pillars and brackets and the temple has a statue of Anjani, Hanumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, with a child version of Hanuman seated on her lap.

Another must see while you are here is the Kanak Bhawan Temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. A short flight of stairs that leads you to a decorated entrance, which opens to a massive courtyard with monochrome tiles, this temple is built on the lines of a palace. Our guide mentioned that this temple was gifted to Goddess Sita by Queen Kaikayi, Lord Ramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stepmother 51

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Located just six kms from Ayodhya, the Museum at the town centre of Faizabad exhibits historical and mythological artifacts.

The war weapons used by the soldiers, silverware, clothing and utensils used in olden times are all arranged in an orderly manner. Some funny incidents and facts concerning Awadh rulers are also exhibited.

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Tulsi Smarak Bhawan houses some rare paintings, photographs, antiquities linked to Lord Ram’s life when Sita came to Ayodhya after she married Lord Rama. This temple was built by the royal house of Orchha and Tikamgarh during the late 19th century.

The main sanctum area has a high ceiling and arched doorways and has three sets of idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. The idols are adorned with gold ornaments, giving the temple its name as ‘kanak’ meaning gold.

A visit to Mani Parvata 65 feet hillock is well-known for the fact that some parts of the Sanjivni Booti fell off here while Lord Hanuman was carrying the

huge mountain to Lanka. Before leaving Ayodhya, stop at the Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, a museum that houses some rare paintings, photographs, antiquities and ivory articles linked to Lord Rama’s life.

Garden of Roses

Gulab Bari is a rose garden located in Faizabad. Literally meaning the 'Garden of Roses', this place has a beautiful collection of various varieties of roses set by the sides of fountains. It is built with a perfect symmetry and is approachable through two large gateways.

While here, don't miss the famous food Bedhai. The crispy, deep-fried wheat chapattis, with spicy curry based potato sabzi is favourite among locals as a breakfast snack. If you are looking for some street food, chaat is a great choice. Famous all over Uttar Pradesh, it consists of an enormous variety of flavours, with various toppings and masala. The samosa chaat, aloo tikki chaat, matar chaat are the most known among the wide variety.

For me, however, beyond all its sights it was the fact that the faith of the people and the absolute irrevocable trust in their eyes is something that will remain etched in my memory.

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a powerhouse of super foods It is time we get back to our native ingredients and rediscover the power of them Words: Rashmi Gopal Rao

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oing back to your roots, “healthy eating”, “superfoods” et al are some of the phrases and terms we have been hearing in today’s times more than ever before. While eating right is something we all strive to do, it is important to note that the secret to healthy eating exists right within our Indian kitchens and in our backyards.

With its rich culinary heritage, Indian food, with its nutritive, medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties, has always been a superpower when it comes to superfoods.

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ingredients and incorporated more processed foods in our diets. This has made our food not only unhealthy but unnatural too. It is time, we get back to our native ingredients and rediscover the power of some of the most common spices, oils and veggies that not only have properties that are magical but are also inherently Indian” says Pallavi Gupta, Partner, Santé Spa Cuisine, Bangalore which is a wellness café offering organic, vegan and alkaline fare.

Here is a look at some superfoods:

Turmeric: A bright yellow spice that is an integral component of Indian cooking, turmeric is actually obtained from the roots of the ginger family. Often used for colouring and adding flavours, it is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is believed to help improve symptoms of depression AirportsAuthorityOfIndiaOfficial

and arthritis. “Turmeric, due to its most active compound curcumin has many scientifically-proven health benefits. Turmeric prevents heart disease, Alzheimer’s and even cancer. It decreases inflammation in vessels, skin, and intestinal tract apart from helping with aches, wounds and stiff joints” says Tanvi Chandan, Consulting Chef, Phalada Agro Research Foundation Pvt. Ltd. Turmeric can be used in tea, salad dressing, smoothies, soups and can be added to rice as well as tossed it with vegetables.

Ginger: A rhizome that has been in use for centuries considering its medicinal properties, ginger works wonders for the digestive system. A source of vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, ginger is used as a palate cleanser and also to relieve nausea. “Ginger is very effective for an upset stomach or bloating and it just helps people feel better when their immune system is low. Ginger goes very well with drinks, so you can make ginger tonic, ginger tea and kombucha” says Rebekah Blank, Nutritionist, Fabcafe by Fabindia. The best part about this stem is its versatility in that it can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil form or as juice.

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Ghee: A great source of healthy fat that is super nourishing and a treasure house of vitamins, ghee is an extremely effective detoxifying agent. Traditionally made from cow milk it is used in religious rituals and traditional Ayurvedic medicines. “Since it is rich in fatty acids and butyrate, it is recommended for people who follow the paleo diet/Keto diet. Ghee is said to aid in digestion and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties on the bowels. It is very heavy in vitamin A” adds Tanvi Chandan.

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A good way to starting consuming ghee is to use it in moderation for sautéing and swap it whenever you use butter and cooking oil.

“What is amazing about coconut oil is that it does not require gall bladder for digestion and it is the easiest fat for the body to digest” adds Rebekah Blank.

Coconut oil: Much like ghee, coconut oil too has several benefits including its positive effect on maintaining heart health, cholesterol levels and digestion.

Due to its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, coconut oil protects one against kidney disease and bladder infections. In fact, it is one of the most useful things to have at home as it is not only a fattening agent in cooking but also a beauty product with zero negative effects on one’s body.

Consuming a spoon of coconut oil raw is considered highly beneficial apart from using it for baking cakes and in desserts like fudges, burfis etc.

Amla: Also called Indian Gooseberry, Amla is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Apart from helping boost immunity it prevents viral and bacterial ailments like cold and cough. It is also known to help fight against the development of cancer cells. A regular intake aaiofficial

of amla is known to improve eye sight, boosts the immune system, regulate blood sugar levels and also aids against hair fall. “The vitamin C in Amla is absorbed more easily by the body compared to store-bought supplements. Adding Amla in your daily diet can bring about a significant change in your health and the way you feel. One can include it in a variety of ways, from amla juices, powders and

preparing dishes like Amla Sabji, Amla Ginger Juice, Amla Rice etc” says Chef Virender Singh, Executive Sous chef, IBIS Jaipur Civil lines.

One of the most effective ways to use amla is to start your day with a glass of amla juice that is an ideal detoxifying agent. Snacks like dried amla candy, amla jam and pickles are other options too.

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gekjs ns’k esa ik, tkus okys 15]000 esa ls vk/ks ls vf/kd Qwyksa dh iztkfr;ka iwoksZŸkj esa ikbZ tkrh gSaA blesa vkWfdZM dh yxHkx 1]300 iztkfr;ka ikbZ tkrh gSaA bu iztkfr;ksa esa ls laqnj ltkoVh vkSj nqyZHk vkWfdZM dh 700 iztkfr;ka vdsys iwoksZŸkj {ks= esa ikbZ tkrh gSaA v#.kkpy izns’k Hkkjr dk i;ZVu LFky gSA Hkkjr ds iwoZ esa cls gksus ds dkj.k v#.kkpy izns’k dks mxrs lwjt dk izns’k Hkh dgk tkrk gSA ;g jkT; vkWfdZM ds f[kys Qwyksa] cQ+Z ls <dh igkM+ksa dh pepekrh pksfV;ksa] lqanj okfn;ksa] rax txgksa ls ikuh ds ?kqekonkj cgko ,oa ckS) fHk{kqvksa ds ea=ksPpkj.k dh ikou /ofu ls ifjfpr gSA ;g izns’k ikap unh ?kkVh esa caVk gqvk gSA ;s lHkh lqanj ?kkfV;ka gjs&Hkjs ?kus taxyksa ls f?kjh gqbZ gSA v#.kkpy izns’k dks Hkkjr dk vkWfdZM LoxZ Hkh dgrs gSaA ;gka 500 ls vf/kd iztkfr ds vkWfdZM ik, tkrs gSa tks leLr Hkkjr esa ik, tkus okyh vkWfdZM iztkfr dk vk/kk fgLlk gSA v#.kkpy izns’k ljdkj }kjk ;gka vkWfdZM vuqla/kku o fodkl dsanz LFkkfir fd;k x;k gSA LVsV fjlpZ QkWjsLV baLVhV~;wV ds varxZr bZVkuxj] lslk] frfi] njkax] jksbax ,oa tsaxfyu esa vkWfdZM dsanz fo|eku gSaA ;gka vkWuZesaVy o gkbfczM nksuksa iztkfr ds vkWfdZM feyrs gSaA ;g vHk;kj.; vkWfdZM dh vyx&vyx iztkfr ds ladyu ds fy, izfl) gSA v#.kkpy izns’k esa vkWfdZM ds jax&fcjaxs Qwy dh /kkfj;kas dks ns[kdj ,slk yxrk gS tSls fdlh dykdkj us fp=dkjh dh gksA iwoksZŸkj Hkkjr ds gjs&Hkjs dksus esa ef.kiqj fLFkr gSA ;g NksVk lk LFkku /kjrh dk ,d lqanj dksuk gSA bls ekSle] izkd`frd n`’; vkSj n’kZuh; LFky i;ZVdksa ds fy, ,d vkd"kZd LFky gSA ;g jkT; tSo fofo/krk ls Hkjiwj gSA ;gka ’kkar ouksa dh gfj;kyh cM+s&cM+s {ks=ksa rd Q+Syh gSA ;g vusd nqyZHk izdkj ds vkS"k/kh; 60

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jkspdrk ls Hkjiwj

blh izdkj dbZ jgL;ksa ls iw.kZ dqN vkWfdZM Hkh ns[ks tk ldrs gSaA nqfu;k dk lcls lqanj ,oa nqyZHk ,eksQksZQSyl VkbVsue Qwy baMksusf’k;k esa ik;k tkrk gSA fdarq ;g Hkh ,d lp gS fd lcls lqanj bl Qwy ls nqxZa/k vkrh gSA f[kyus ds i’pkr bldh ÅapkbZ rhu ehVj rd gks ldrh gSA ;g Qwy lkr&vkB lky esa ,d ckj f[kyrk gSA ogha ,fiQkbye vkWDlhisVkye Qwy Jhyadk ds taxyksa esa gksrk gS vkSj ckS) /keZ esa ;g fo’ks"k LFkku j[krk gSA bldh fo’ks"krk gS fd ;g dsoy jkr esa f[kyrk gS vkSj lqcg gksus ls igys gh eqj>k tkrk gSA blds vykok ’kw ¶ykWoj dh iztkfr okys fgfcLdl dksfd;ks Qwy dsoy gokbZ vkbZySaM esa feyrs gSaA 1950 esa ;g iztkfr foyqIr gks pqdh FkhA fQ+j 20 lky ckn dksfd;ks dk ,d isM+ feyk gSA yky ls ukjaxh jax ds Qwyksa okyk ;g ikS/kk vkxt+uh esa lekIr gks tkrk] fdarq bldh ,d Mkyh cpk yh xbZA bls 23 vU; ikS/kksa esa xzk¶+V fd;k x;kA orZeku esa taxyksa dh va/kk/kqa/k dVkbZ ds dkj.k ;s [+krjs esa gSaA bl izkd`frd migkj dks cpkus ds fy, ouksa dks cpkuk gksxkA

¶+ykbax Md vkWfdZM] eadh Q+sl vkWfdZM] ekWFk vkWfdZM] Mkso vkWfdZM rFkk okbV bxzsV vkWfdZM tSls vusd fdLesa ikbZ tkrh gSa aaiofficial

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SIP route to fulfilling aspirations In a cricket crazy nation like India, we often come across cricket aficionados debating if chasing targets in one day internationals is better than setting them, especially in crucial games. Some argue that setting targets (batting first) is preferable as batting first, without a target to chase, results in relatively less pressure on the team. On the contrary, others argue, that Ms. Shyamali Basu, Senior Vice President batting second (chasing targets), although more & Head - Products stressful, increases the likelihood of victory as & Marketing, HDFC having a specific target to chase means that Asset Management innings can be planned better. Whether we Co. Ltd. like cricket or not, we do something similar to setting and chasing targets in our lives.

Our aspirations and desire to upgrade our lifestyle ensure that we constantly keep setting ourselves ambitious targets to achieve. By setting higher standards for ourselves, we avoid a status quo and at times, avoid mediocrity from creeping into our lives. Emotional side of our brain in a way sets targets for the logical side to achieve.

While aspiring for new and better things can be done at the speed of thought, actually acquiring them requires financial resources. Where financial resources are not available at the given point in time, one needs two additional tools in the form of financial planning and time to fulfil one’s aspirations.

Just like in cricket, a team cannot practically chase 1000 runs in 50 overs, unrealistic steep targets or aspirations can only pile emotional and financial stress on us. While in cricket, one cannot decide the target to be chased, thankfully in real life we can set realistic and reasonable aspirations by curbing our emotions. Having realistic and reasonable aspirations is the first step to ensure that we lead a fulfilling life by meeting our aspirations.

Once we have set financial goals for ourselves like buying a house, car etc., we need to estimate the financial resources that we need and the time horizon we have or time we may realistically take to garner the requisite financial resources. While one can easily opt for a loan and buy a car or go for a vacation overseas, almost immediately; taking the debt route to fulfilling aspirations encourages impulsive purchases and also erodes your wealth over time owing to interest paid on such loans. An advisable way of fulfilling aspirations is by investing through SIPs in mutual funds, keeping the target amount and time horizon in mind. For instance, instead of opting for a car loan and buying a car immediately, one can invest ~ `11,600 per month through SIP in an equity oriented mutual fund scheme for 3 years and use the accumulated corpus of `5 lakh to buy the car at the end of tenure. (Assuming CAGR of 12%).

Bigger aspirations will need a higher SIP amount and longer tenure to create a large enough corpus to meet the goal, as longer tenure magnifies the power of compounding. In cricket, games can be won by teams batting first or teams chasing depending on various factors. However, when it comes to fulfilling aspirations and dreams, we always need the team chasing the target i.e. logical side of our brain whose reliable player is financial planning to win games (fulfil our aspirations) by creating the necessary financial resources in time.

The above figures are assumptions and used for illustrative purposes only. The views expressed are author’s own views and not necessarily those of HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC).

The views are based on publicly available information and other sources believed to be reliable. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET RISKS, READ ALL SCHEME RELATED DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY.

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M+rs gq, i{kh dks ns[kdj ,slk yxuk fd ,d fnu ge Hkh vkleku dh Åapkb;ksa dks Nw ldsaxs] ;g ,d liuk yxrk FkkA fdarq vlaHko yxus okyh ;g ?kVuk vkt gdhdr dk vkoj.k vks<+s gq, gekjs lkeus u dsoy [kM+h gS cfYd gesa f{kfrt ds ml ikj vlhe laHkkoukvksa dh o`gÙkj ryk’k dh çsj.kk nsrh gSA foekuu m|ksx ekuo tkfr dh bPNk ’kfDr }kjk Åapkb;ksa dks Nw ysus dh lcls cM+h felky gSA bl vnE; bPNk ’kfDr vkSj gkj u ekuus dh Hkkouk us gesa paæek ds èkjkry ij mrjus vkSj mlls ikj tkus dh çsj.kk nh gSA gekjh çxfr dk ekxZn’kZu tkjh gSA lekt dk çR;sd O;fDr ;g ladYi ysus esa l{ke gS fd og gj fnu Lo;a dk ,d csgrj laLdj.k cuus dk ç;kl

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djsA cnys esa og nqfu;k dks lHkh ds fy, ,d csgrj txg cuk ldsxkA okLro esa] eSa ,d dne vkxs c<+waxk vkSj dgwaxk fd ,slk djuk gekjk dŸkZO; gSA gesa ml jk"Vª dh çxfr esa ;ksxnku nsuk gS] ftlus gesa og lc fn;k gS tks gesa viuh loksZÙke {kerk rd c<+us ds fy, vko’;d gSA

O;kid n`f"Vdks.k nqHkkZX; ls] ge vius vfèkdkjksa dh rks Çprk dj jgs gSa ij dŸkZO;ksa ds ckjs esa i;kZIr :i ls ckr ugÈ dj jgs gSaA Hkkjr dk lafoèkku yksxksa dks ekSfyd vfèkdkj çnku djrk gSA ge ges’kk ;g lqfuf’pr djus ds fy, mRlqd jgs gSa fd ge mu vfèkdkjksa dk iwjk mi;ksx djsa] pkgs og cksyus vkSj vfHkO;fDr dh Lora=rk gks ;k èkkÆed vkSj lkaL—frd Lora=rk gksA mudk ;g vH;kl

dk :i ys pqdk gSA og fnu nwj ugÈ tc ;g O;kogkfjd Çyx foHkktu ,d èkkÆed foHkktu dk :i ys ysxhA gekjs ’kd djus dk nk;jk rst+h ls ?kj fd pkgjnhokjh ls fudydj gekjs vklikl ds yksxksa dks tks gekjs fopkj vkSj O;ogkj ds <kaps esa fQV ugÈ gks jgs gSa] mUgsa viuh pisV esa ysrk tk jgk gSA

orZeku esa oSf'od Lrj ij Hkkjr us viuh igpku ,d 'kfDr'kkyh ns'k ds :i esa cuk yh gS

LoLFk yksdra= dh igpku gSA ;gh lafoèkku ukxfjdksa ds dŸkZO;ksa dk Hkh fo’ys"k.k djrk gS vkSj gekjs lekt ds lkewfgd foosd dk fuekZ.k djrk gSA bu dŸkZO;ksa dk ikyu ,d ftEesnkj vkSj çxfr’khy lekt dk ladsr gS D;ksafd ;g dŸkZO; gh fdlh Hkh lekt vkSj mlds vkn’kks± ds xBu dk ekxZn’kZd gSA ,slk gh ,d dŸkZO; gS fd Hkkjr ds lHkh yksxksa ds chp èkkÆed] Hkk"kkà vkSj {ks=h; ;k vuqHkkxh; fofoèkrkvksa dks lesVs gq, ln~Hkko vkSj lk>k HkkÃpkjs dh Hkkouk dks c<+kok fn;k tk,A fdlh Hkh èkeZ ;k lekt esa O;kIr efgykvksa dh xfjek ds fy, viekutud çFkkvksa dks R;kxuk Hkh gekjk dŸkZO; gS ¼Hkkjr dk lafoèkku vuqPNsn 51A ¼Ã½½A vkt gekjs lekt esa ;g dŸkZO; vkSj Hkh vfèkd egŸo j[krk gS D;ksafd efgykvksa ds fo#) vijkèk vkSj èkkÆed vlfg".kqrk nksuksa c<+ jgh gSaA

cnyko dh c;kj Hkkjr og nso Hkwfe gS] tgka geus igys ;g ’ka[kukn fd;k Þ;= uk;ZLrq iwT;Urs

jeUrs r= nsorkAß Hkkjr Hkwfe esa nsoh dh dYiuk dkyh ftruh Hk;adj] nq"Vksa dk uk’k djus okyh vkSj y{eh ds :i esa mruh gh dY;k.kdkjh gSA gekjs ns’k us nqfu;k dks jkuh y{ehckÃ] eSjh d‚e] dYiuk pkoyk vkSj ,e- ,llqCcqy{eh tSlh vius {ks= dh ukf;dk,a nh gSaA ijarq foMEcuk ;g gS fd ge pqipki ?kjsyw Çglk dks Lohdkj dj ysrs gSaA ngst ds :i esa pyh vk jgh çFkkvksa ds ewd xokg cu tkrs gSaA ;g nqHkkZX;iw.kZ dsoy blfy, ugÈ gS fd ge vijkèkksa esa fuf"Ø; çfrHkkxh jgs gSa cfYd ;g nqHkkZX;iw.kZ gS D;ksafd ge ’kkunkj vrhr ds çdk’koku xfy;kjs ls Hkfo"; dh ,d vaèksjh nqx±èkiw. kZ xyh dh xgjkà rd fxj x, gSaA geus ,d ckj dHkh #ddj Lo;a dks ;g ;kn ugÈ fnyk;k fd gesa Hkkjrh; laL—fr vkSj ijaijk ds vuqlkj viuh efgykvksa dks lEeku vkSj lekurk ds lkFk thus dh Lora=rk nsuh pkfg,A lekt dh vkèkh vkcknh ds fy, bl rjg fd vlfg".kqrk ,d O;kogkfjd iSVuZ

Hkkjr dh ijaijk jgh gS fd mlus lHkh t+:jreanksa dk ckgsa QSykdj Lokxr fd;k gS vkSj nqfu;k Hkj dks 'kkafr vkSj HkkbZpkjs dk lans'k fn;k gS

;g ekeyk vkSj tfVy blfy, Hkh gS D;ksafd ge vius fo’okl dh vkykspukvksa dks lquus ds fy, Hkh rS;kj ugÈ gSaA blls dksà QdZ ugÈ iM+rk fd bldk èkeZ D;k gS Çgnw] bLyke ;k Ãlkà ;k dksà vkSjA èkeZ vius vki dks bl rjg ds ,d rFkkdfFkr ifo= vkSj ladqfpr fo"k; cukus esa dke;kc jgk gS] fd blds vklikl dksà Hkh ppkZ rsth ls la?k"kZ dh vksj pyh tkrh gSA cs’kd] dqN èkeZ nwljksa dh rqyuk esa vfèkd dBksj gSa ysfdu ns’k esa pkjksa rjQ èkkÆed dêjiaFk dh leku :i ls dksà deh ugÈ gSA

izHkko’kkyh dne Hkkjrh; ukxfjd gksus ds ukrs lejlrk dks c<+kok nsuk] èkkÆed lqèkkjksa dh [kqyh vkSj Ãekunkj ppkZvksa ds fy, vuqefr nsuk gekjk dŸkZO; gSA efgykvksa ds fo#) HksnHkko ;k Çglk ds —R;ksa dks U;k;ksfpr Bgjkus ds fy, èkeZ ds ihNs fNiuk mfpr ugÈ gSA èkeZ gekjs thou dk fgLlk gS] iw.kZrk ugÈA gesa bls vius lkekftd LFkkuksa dk miHkksx djus vkSj mUgsa fo"kkDrrk ls Hkjus ls jksdus dh t+:jr gSA ge vius lHkh erHksnksa ds lkFk ns’k dk fgLlk gSa vkSj ;g ekuo dh ç—fr gS fd vxj ge ,d varj dks [kRe djus dh dksf’k’k djsa rks gesa ,d vkSj O;fDr gels vlger fey tk,xkA blfy, bldk mÙkj gesa gekjs dŸkZO;ksa ds çfr lpsr jgus esa fufgr gSA gesa vius erHksnksa dks lk>k HkkÃpkjs dh Hkkouk ls ckr djds lqy>kus pkfg,aA blls ;g lqfuf’pr gksxk fd ge viuk le; vfèkd mi;ksxh xfrfofèk;ksa ds fy, leÆir dj ldsa vkSj jk"Vª dks vfèkd lQyrk dh vksj ys tk ldsaA ns’k dks gekjh çfrHkk dh t+:jr gS] Çglk ds fy, gekjh {kerk dh ugÈA ge vius ns’k ds ia[kksa ds uhps dh gok gSaA gesa bldh enn djuh pkfg,A gesa ;dhu ls ,d ckr irk gS] fd Åapkà vkSj csgrj mM+ku dk liuk dsoy rHkh rd vlaHko gS] tc rd ge ogka igqaps ugÈ gSaA u, o"kZ dh ubZ laHkkoukvksa ds lkFk vkidk jk"Vª vkids lkFkA 63

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lknxh Hkjk thou

xka/khth us jkst+ejkZ ds [kpZ cpkus ds fy, vius dke Lo;a djuk lh[k fy;k FkkA bldk ykHk ;g gqvk fd thou esa og fdlh ij vkfJr ugha jgs izLrqfr% iadt pkScs lkStU;% xka/kh Le`fr ,oa n'kZu lfefr

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x Hkksxuk eSaus 'kq: rks fd;k] ij og fVd u ldkA ?kj ds fy, lkt&lkeku Hkh clk;k] ij esjs eu esa mlds รงfr dHkh eksg mRiUu ugha gks ldkA blfy, ?kj clkus ds lkFk gh eSaus [kpZ de djuk 'kq: dj fn;kA /kksch dk [kpZ Hkh T+;knk ekywe gqvkA blds vykok] /kksch fuf'pr le; ij diM+s ugha ykSVkrk FkkA blfy, nks&rhu ntZu deht+ksa vkSj mrus dkWyjksa ls Hkh esjk dke py ugha ikrk

FkkA deht+ jkst+ ugha rks ,d fnu ds varj ls cnyrk FkkA blls nksgjk [kpZ gksrk FkkA eq>s ;g O;FkZ รงrhr gqvkA vr,o eSaus /kqykbZ dk lkeku tqVk;kA /kqykbZ dyk ij iqLrd i<+h vkSj /kksuk lh[kkA dke dk cks> rks c<+k gh] ij u;k dke gksus ls mls djus esa vkuan vkrk FkkA igyh ckj vius gkFkksa /kks, gq, dkWyj rks eSa dHkh Hkwy ugha ldrkA mlesa dyQ vf/kd yx x;k Fkk vkSj bLrjh iwjh xje ugha FkhA frl ij dkWyj ds ty tkus ds Mj ls bLrjh dks eSaus vPNh rjg nck;k Hkh ugha FkkA blls dkWyj esa dM+kiu AAI_Official

rks vk x;k] ij mlesa ls dyQ >M+rk jgrk FkkA ,slh gkyr esa eSa dksVZ x;k vkSj ogka ds cSfjLVjksa ds fy, et+kd dk lk/ku cu x;kA ij bl rjg dk et+kd lg ysus dh 'kfDr ml le; Hkh eq> esa dkQh FkhA

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Lokoyacu dh ;g [kwch eSa fe=ksa dks le>k ugha ldkA eq>s dguk pkfg, fd vkf[kj /kksch ds /ka/ks esa vius dke yk;d dq'kyrk eSaus çkIr dj yh Fkh vkSj ?kj dh /kqykbZ /kksch dh /kqykbZ ls t+jk Hkh ?kfV;k ugha gksrh FkhA dkWyj dk dM+kiu vkSj ped /kksch ds /kks, dkWyj ls de u jgrh FkhA xks[kys

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Retrospective show Inspired by history's founding texts, French contemporary artist Gérard Garouste combines myth and surrealist imagery As part of a key Indo-French artistic exchange, a major retrospective exhibition of Gérard Garouste (b. 1946) - one of France’s leading contemporary artists - is being held in the Indian capital till March 29, featuring around 60 paintings that span 40 years of his artistic creation, from 1980 to 2019.

National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the French Institute in India, with the support of private patrons and Galerie Templon, the show exhibits complex work - much of in oil on canvas, the artist’s favoured medium - combining Christian and Hebrew cultures, myths and legends.

Bringing a significant French artist to the Indian public, the survey exhibition titled “Gérard Garouste - The Other Side” is the biggest show of the artist’s work outside Europe, and is his debut in India.

The show is an unparalleled opportunity to discover the enigmatic artist's imaginary and historical repertoire which includes, among its sources of inspiration, myths and legends, religion and folklore. It is curated by former French Minister of Culture, JeanJacques Aillagon.

Under the patronage of the French Ministry of Culture, organised by the

Both a painter and a sculptor, Garouste’s art draws on his own life story and classical mythology, as well as founding religious texts like Bible, Talmud and the Kabbalah and European literary greats, Cervantes, or Goethe. A broad study of his work, the exhibition covers several series: le Classicist and the Apache, les Indiennes, Dante (Divine Comedy), Rabelais (la Dive Bacbuc), Cervantes (Don Quixote), Portraits, Goethe (Faust), Diana and Actaeon, the Bible and the Talmud.

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for a facelift Patna's Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport is planning big on modernisation plans

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atna, also known as Pataliputra, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.

The capital and the largest city of Bihar, Patna is the second-largest city in Eastern India after Kolkata. It had an estimated city population of 1.68 million in 2011, making it the 19th largest city in India in terms of population. Founded in 490 BCE by the king of Magadha, ancient Patna was the capital of the Magadh Empire under the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Shunga, Gupta and Pala empires. Pataliputra was a seat of learning and fine arts and was home to 72

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many astronomers and scholars, including Aryabhata, VÄ tsyÄ yana and Chanakya.

Its population during the Maurya period (around 300 BCE) was about 400,000 and the city served as the seat of power, political and cultural centre of the Indian subcontinent during the the Maurya and Gupta empires.

In the 17th century, it served as a centre of international trade for the Britishers. Following the partition of Bengal presidency in 1912, Patna became the capital of Bihar and Orissa Province. Located on the south bank of the Ganges, today's Patna is a buzzing city with aaiofficial

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lots of sights including Mahatma Gahdhi Setu, Patna Museum, Gol Ghar, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, Patna Sahib, etc.

Also with the presence of Patna Airport, reaching the historic Nalanda University ruins has been an hassle-free process.

Brief history

Patna Airport or Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna, is a major airport in the state of Bihar. Named after Indian Independence activist Jayaprakash Narayan, it was built in 1973 and it runs various domestic flights all over India. It is the 16th busiest airport in India, and the annual passenger traffic saw an increase of 30.6 per cent in the year 2018-19. As domestic traffic is growing rapidly, the airport serves well in terms of passenger load and domestic flight plans.

runway length of the airport is 1,938 metres for landing from the east and 1,677 metres for landing from the west.

At present, the airport has the capacity to park only six aircraft and the area of existing terminal building is approx 9000 sqm which will increase to approx 11000 sqm after ongoing extension/ modification works.

Bihar Flying Institute, situated in the premises of the airport, is the second oldest Pilot Training Academy in India.

Established in1940, it is controlled by the Government of Bihar and

Patna Airport is currently undergoing ambitious expansion project that is due to be completed in 2022 is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.

Cargo

Patna Airport does not have a dedicated cargo terminal yet.

However, it takes pride in serving the state as a gateway for a variety of cargo commodities ranging from Postal mail, e-commerce cargo, General & Express Cargo as well as essential medicines. Air Cargo handling is performing consistently well as reflected in the chart.

Passenger traffic

There is significant and consistent growth in number of flights and passengers in the last five years.

And Patna Airport ranks among the fastest growing airports in the country. In the last decade, the airport has witnessed a rise of over 300% in passenger movement.

The runway length of Patna Airport is 2,072 metres. Placed between the Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan and Phulwari Sharif railway station, the 73

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in the Security Hold Area, Café Coffee Day in the Check In area are available.

Recently, “May I Help You” desk has been established in which manpower from hospitality background are deployed in City side, Arrival Area and other area areas of the Terminal Building to assist passengers.

New Initiatives

To reduce waiting time in queues, number of frisking booth is increased to six (Four for Male and two for female).

Know Your Airport Director B C H Negi, B E (Electronics), MBA-HR, IAP, joined AAI in 1998 as Aerodrome Officer.

Known for working for challenging assignments, he is currently handling the most constrained airport (Patna Airport) in India in terms of Terminal Building size and airside facilities available visa-vis number of passengers and flights handled.

His previous assignment as APD was with Tiruchirappalli International Airport from August 2014 to March 2016 and Goa International Airport from March 2016 to March 2019.

Facilities

Patna Airport is amongst the most challenging airports in terms of Terminal Building size and Airside infrastructure with single-level operational building having two departure gates and one arrival gate. The terminal building is equipped with 15 common user terminal equipment (CUTE) for quick and hasslefree check-in and five self-check-in Kiosk machines. Facilities like ATMs, Tourism Information Counter, Pre-paid Taxi services, Baby Care Room with baby stroller and motorised wheel chair for elder and sick passengers are available.

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• The Security Hold Area is extended towards the East side and also on the First Floor to increase seating capacity in SHA. • Pre-Embarkation Security Check area has been modified for better passenger flow and is extended towards the Eastern side to reduce waiting time in queue.

• Renovation of all toilets is under way in a phased manner.

• The centralised Air Conditioning system is currently being upgraded, and is expected to be completed by March 2020.

• The Terminal Building has been given a facelift by installation of new false ceiling with LED fittings.

• All walls and pillars of the old terminal building have been given ACP cladding to improve the aesthetics.

• New wayfinding signages are being installed based on the standard design document prepared by M/s Tata Elexi.

• All Old Flight Information Display system has been replaced with New Flight Information Display System.

New PA system is also being installed.

Ongoing Projects 1. Construction of New Integrated Terminal Building To meet the projected growth of passenger traffic and address the capacity constraints, AAI is working to modernise the existing

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The new building is expected to handle over 8m passengers per annum This garden will be inspired from the famous artform, the Madhubani paintings of Bihar.

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airport infrastructure. The airport is currently undergoing ambitious expansion project that is due to be completed in 2022.

The project will include a new Integrated Terminal Building having 65,000 square metres area with two storeys (upper one for Departure and lower for Arrival) equipped with six aerobridges and an apron area to park 14 aircraft at any given point of time. The new building is expected to handle over 8 million passengers per annum. The upcoming Terminal Building will be integrated building for Domestic and International Flights.

A new Air Traffic service complex along with new Fire Station and Cargo Terminal is being constructed. The Terminal Building will reflect the local art and culture. The proposed New Integrated Terminal Building design is based on Nalanda university where the famous ancient university was built and functioned between the 5th and 13th centuries. The new architectural theme will be on the ruins of Nalanda university. A beautiful garden will be built in the City Side of the airport.

2. Extension & Modification of Existing Terminal Building Due to huge growth in passengers’ numbers, the existing building is being modified/extended. Additional 1,800 sqm area will be added to the existing terminal building after expansion. Annual Handling Capacity of Existing Terminal Building after ongoing modification/extension work will increase from existing 0.7 mppa (7 lakh) to 2.5 mppa (25 lakh). The common user terminal equipment (CUTE) counters will increase to 20 from 15 and self-check-in Kiosk machine will increase to seven from existing five. The additional CUSS Kiosks are being installed in the City Side at a strategic location so that passengers with Hand Baggage only can take their boarding card and move straightway to the security check without waiting in the queue at entry gate/check-in counter. As an initiative to reduce waiting time in queues, the frisking booths will be increased to 10 with five hand baggage Xbis (increase from existing three). The number of registered baggage X-Ray machines will be increased to four from existing three.

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in flight

Sweep the

nauseatic bug

Feeling dizzy, nauseatic or cold sweat! This shows clear sign of motion sickness which could ruin one's trip

follow Ginger has an active ingredient called gingerol which is very impactful in treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

Cardamom, chamomile, ginger or peppermint tea eases upset stomach.

You may have ginger in the form of powder, dried capsules, drink gingerinfused tea or chew it raw when you want.

Aromatic Oils It is always a good idea to have your favorite perfume or essential oils handy. Not only do they smell pleasant, but they also stimulate various senses and keep your mind distracted from the motion. Thus, sniffing on them acts as an easy ploy in times of flying.

Good herbal options to consider are fragrances are peppermint, lavender, cardamom, and fennel.

A flight journey may sound great but the thought of getting motion sickness while flying can literally make one jittery. Suffering from nausea, vomiting, and dizziness cannot only put a damper on your plans but make you feel tired and exhausted.

up. Scientifically, this is referred to as Kinetosis.

What Makes Motion Sickness?

While one travels, some individuals tend to suffer from motion sickness, which happens with consistent movements, be it on-road or air that confuses the nervous system. The eye sends different signals to your brain as compared to what your ear interprets. This confusion makes you feel unwell and the urge to throw

Ginger Ginger is one of the finest and effective and easily available natural ingredients, which counters back motion sickness. Ginger has an active ingredient called gingerol which is very impactful in treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It also comes packed with lots of other vital vitamins, which restores your body.

As motion sickness needs urgent attention and fast remedy, here are some easy ways to help with the help of herbs.

Herbal Tea Overdose of caffeine can at times make one anxious and upset your stomach.

Sipping on herbal teas can comfort the troubled tummy. Sip on cardamom, chamomile, ginger or peppermint tea when feeling troubled.

About the Author

Avni Kaul, Nutritionist & Wellness Coach, Founder NutriActivania.

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