Railbandhu september 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

VOL 7

THE ON-BOARD M AGAZINE OF INDI AN RAILWAYS

PLUS

Paigah tombs of

Hyderabad An Exquisite Necropolis

Embarking on a pilgrimage A creative pursuit by the clay-idol makers

THE MAGAZINE IS FOR ON-BOARD READING ONLY. KINDLY DO NOT TAKE AWAY. READ IT ONLINE AT WWW.RAILBANDHU.IN OR DOWNLOAD THE RAILBANDHU APP ON YOUR DEVICE.

;g if=dk dsoy Vªus esa i<+us ds fy, gSA d`i;k lkFk u ys tk,aA

WWW.RAILBANDHU.IN ij

vkWuykbu i<+as ,oa jsy ca/kq ,i MkmuyksM djsAa

ISSUE 5

Skin Co. New York Brings globally formulated skin product technology adopted for India skin to exclusive salons near you!!

TM

Skin Co. New York products are marketed in India (under the license) by The Professional Hair Salon & Spa (India) Pvt. Ltd. #TheAddress, Plot No. 62, Okhla Phase III, New Delhi - 110020, Phone: +91-11-43011100

230, Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York - 10169, www.skinconewyork.com, info@skinconewyork.com

Phthalates Free

Gluten Free

Cruelty free

Vegan

Clinically tested

Dermatologist Tested

Cold Pressed

All masks are 100% Natural

MINISTER'S MESSAGE

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 5

MAXPOSURE MEDIA GROUP INDIA PVT. LTD. CIN No U22229DL2006PTC152087 Head Office | #TheAddress, Plot No. 62, Okhla Phase-3, New Delhi-110020, India Tel: +91 11 43011111, Fax: +91 11 43011199, E-mail: info@maxposure.in Bahrain | MaXposure Marketing Services WLL, Suite no. 652, 6th Floor, The Lounge Serviced Offices, Building 247, Road No 1704, Diplomatic Area, P.O Box 11409, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Mob: +973 37778537, +973 3716761313, Tel: +973 17518793, E-mail: aaliyah@maxposureglobal.com

EDITORIAL BOARD

H. Raja Chairman, Passenger Amenities Committee

Bangladesh | Subcontinental Media Pvt Ltd, Profficio 2nd Floor, 4 Mohakhali Commercial Area, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel: +880 1862260427, Email: shohedul@subcontinentalmedia.com

Ved Prakash Director, I&P and Coordinator

UAE | MaXposure Arabia FZ LLC, Dubai Media City, Building No. 8, Ground Floor, Premises No. EO10, P.O. Box 502068, Dubai, UAE, Mobile: +971 582063140 Email: majid@maxposureglobal.com

Vivek Srivastava Chief Commercial Manager (PS), Northern Railway Kalyani MR Editor, IR Magazine Ranmat Singh Sub Editor, Hindi

Singapore | MaXposure Global Pte Ltd, 51 GoldHill Plaza, #07-10/11, Singapore 308900 Tel: +65 (0) 31632622, Email: info@maxposureglobal.com

MAXPOSURE INDIA OFFICES Ahmedabad | 4, Megabyte Business Centre, Navrang Building, Opp. Samsung Showroom, Swastik Char Rasta, C.G.Road, Ahmedabad-380009, Tel: +91 79 40193627 Bengaluru |1010 A Wing,10th Floor, Mittal Towers, M.G. Road, Bengaluru-560001, Karnataka, India, Tel: +91 80 40921037-38, Fax: +91 80 41510657

MAXPOSURE TEAM

Chandigarh | SCO No. 866, 2nd Floor, Office No. 18, NAC Manimajra, Chandigarh-160101 Tel: +91 0172 466 5839

Prakash Johari CEO & Managing Director

Chennai | 2nd Floor, X-42, Sindur Shopping Centre, 2nd Avenue Road, Chennai-600040 Tel: +91 44 42015684, Fax: +91 44 42015685

Vikas Johari Director

Guwahati | House No.-6, Ground Floor, College Hostel Road, Pan Bazar, Guwahati-781001 Mob: +91 970 60 57907

Neelam Singh Editor

Hyderabad | 1-11-222/2, Ground Floor, Street No. 4, Gurumurthy Lane, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500 016, Tel: +91 40 40021545

Indore | 7/1, 409, 4th Floor, Ratan Mani Complex, Opp. Inter Star Showroom, New Palasia, Indore-452001, Tel: +91 731 4248881 Jaipur | Shop No.B-18, Hotel Arco Palace, Opp. Metro Station, Sindhi Camp, Station Road, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan Tel: +91 141 404 7655 Kolkata | DPS Corporate Club, 1st Floor, 9A Sebak Baidya Street, Kolkata-700029, Tel: +91 33 40680111 Mumbai | Office No 401, Shubham Centre A1, Cardinal Gracious Road, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400099. Tel: +91 22-61991111, Fax: +91 22 61991115 Pune | Subjeev Business Centre, 29, Ground Floor, East Street Galleria, 2421, East Street Camp, Pune-411001, Mob: +91 9923963667 Raipur | Magnetto Offizo, Office No. 546, 5th Floor, Magnetto The Mall, G.E. Road, Labhandi, Raipur, Tel: +91 771 4264571

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION Submissions: railbandhu@maxposure.in Advertising: info@maxposure.in Careers: hr@maxposure.in Web: www.maxposure.in

M E M B E R

You can now join, like, share or become our fan on www.facebook.com/railbandhu

Follow, post tweets and get daily updates on www.twitter.com/Rail_Bandhu

www.railbandhu.in Simply scan this QR code from your smart phone which contains the URL of our website.

www.maxposure.in Simply scan this QR code from your smart phone which contains the URL of our website.

EUROPE France l Nicolas Devos | IMM International, Tel: +33 1 40 13 79 06 E-mail: n.devos@imm-international.com

Japan | Michiko Kawano | Pacific Business Inc, Tel: +81 3 3661 6138 E-mail: kawano-pbi@gol.com

Italy | Ms. Stefanie Meierfrankenfeld International Sales, Tel: +39-02-20526720 E-mail: meierfrankenfeld.stefanie@guj.de

E-mail: sinsegi-2@sinsegimedia.info

Germany | Stefanie Trevas | Gruner+Jahr Tel: +49 4037032944, E-mail: treves.stefanie@guj.de Switzerland | Nathalie DupuY | IMM International, Tel: +41 22 310 80 51 E-mail: n.dupuy@imm-international.com Turkey | Tan Bilge | Media Ltd Tel: +90 212 2 75 84 33 E-mail: tanbilge@medialtd.com.tr United Kingdom | David Simpson | Simpson Media Ltd, Tel: +44 79 0088 5456 E-mail: david@simpson-media.com FAR EAST Hong Kong/Indonesia | Peter Jeffery Asian Integrated Media Ltd Tel: +852 39106388 E-mail: peterjeffery@asianmedia.com Malaysia | Shallie Cheng | Mind Sense Sdn.Bhd. Tel: +60 122873092 E-mail: shalliecheng@gmail.com

South Korea | Jung-Won Suh | Sinsegi Media Inc. Tel: +82 2785 8222 Thailand | Stephen Marsh Media Representation International Tel: +66 2204 2699 E-mail: stephen@mediarepint.com NORTH AMERICA Canada | Wayne Saint John | The New Base Tel: +1 416 363 1388 E-mail: wayne.stjohn@thenewbase.com New York | Huson International Media Tel: +212 268 3344 E-mail: francesco.lascari@husonmedia.com USA West Coast | Ralph Lockwood Huson International Media, Tel: +1 408 879 6666 E-mail: ralph.lockwood@husonmedia.com AUSTRALIA Sydney | Charlton D'Silva | Publisher's Internationalé Tel: +61 2 9252 3476 Email: charlton.dsilva@pubintl.com.au

RAIL BANDHU MAGAZINE IS PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY PRAKASH JOHARI ON BEHALF OF MAXPOSURE MEDIA GROUP (INDIA) PVT. LTD. (MMGIPL) FOR THE INDIAN RAILWAYS AND PUBLISHED AT MMGIPL, #THEADDRESS, PLOT NO. 62, OKHLA PHASE-3, NEW DELHI-110020, INDIA. RAIL BANDHU MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE WRITING, ARTWORK AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTAINED HEREIN MAY NOT BE USED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MMGIPL. MMGIPL / INDIAN RAILWAYS DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF UNSOLICITED PRODUCTS, MANUSCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTWORK, TRANSPARENCIES OR OTHER MATERIALS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THE MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE PUBLISHER OR THE INDIAN RAILWAYS. ALL EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHILE COMPILING THE CONTENT OF THIS MAGAZINE, BUT WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE EFFECTS ARISING THERE FROM. MMGIPL / INDIAN RAILWAYS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR SERVICES OR PRODUCTS ADVERTISED HEREIN. ALL ADVERTORIALS HAVE BEEN MARKED AS 'IN FOCUS' IN THE MAGAZINE. FOR INQUIRIES | MMGIPL TEL: +91.11.43011111, WWW.RAILBANDHU.IN, WWW. MAXPOSURE.IN

6 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

CONTENTS

TRAVEL

RAIL UPDATE

30 LEAD STORY

Spiti valley: An enchanting desert land of rocks

28

34

ENTRY TICKET

ART CONNECT

Plan your trips around these days and events

14

26

Sankalp to Sidhi: A resolve for new India

The new Railway Board Chairman is a man of action

Kolkata’s art of idol-making is a symbol of perfection

CULTURE

40

44

TALE SPIN

OFF TRACK

Polo forest region is Gujarat’s well-kept secret 8 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Travel the off-beaten path and admire the rural beauty of Rajasthan www.railbandhu.in

60

HERITAGE HALT

A sneak peek into the terracotta temples of Bengal

CONTENTS

DISCOVER

LIFESTYLE

68 WIDE ANGLE

Champaner: Gujarat’s treasure trove of monuments

76

STYLE FILE

Celebrate fusion with Indowestern festive wardrobe

83

thou 'kSyh

SHORT TAKES

Books to read and movies to watch this month

85

90

STAR TRACKER Your tarot predictions for this month

jkspd tkudkjh

T;wfj[k esu LVs’ku ij gSa nqfu;k ds lcls vf/kd Mk;eaM ØkWflax

86 92 96 10 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

?kweus&fQjus ds fy, mi;qDr txg gS egkjk"Vª fLFkr ekFksjku

SEptEmbEr 2017

VOL 7

ISSUE 5

thE On-bOard m agazInE Of IndI an raILwayS

Hkkjr dk fLoV~t+jySaM dgykrk gS fgekpy izns’k fLFkr [kfTt;kj pLUS

Paigah tombs of

,d fnu fcrk,a lj/kuk esa] feysxh bfrgkl dh Kkuo/kZd tkudkjh www.railbandhu.in

Hyderabad An Exquisite Necropolis

Embarking on a pilgrimage A creative pursuit by the clay-idol makers

THE MAGAZINE IS FOR ON-BOARD READING ONLy. KINDLy DO NOT TAKE AWAy. READ IT ONLINE AT WWW.RAILBANDHU.IN OR DOWNLOAD THE RAILBANDHU App ON yOUR DEvIcE.

;g if=dk dsoy Vªus esa i<+us ds fy, gSA d`i;k lkFk u ys tk,aA RB Sep Durga puja cover_Final.indd 1

WWW.RAILBANDHU.IN ij

vkWuykbu i<+as ,oa jsy ca/kq ,i MkmuyksM djsAa 9/12/17 3:12 PM

ON THE COVER Idol making is a folk art that Kolkata and its surroundings practise earnestly

Overseas

Householders

Personal Accident

RAIL UPDATE

Know your

MINISTER

P

iyush Goyal (53) is the Minister of Railways & Minister of Coal in the Government of India. He is currently a Member of Rajya Sabha and was earlier the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He headed the BJP’s Information Communication Campaign Committee and oversaw the publicity and advertising campaign of the party including the social media outreach for the Indian General Elections 2014.

He has had a brilliant academic record- all-India second rank holder Chartered Accountant and second rank holder in Law in Mumbai University. He was a well-known investment banker and has advised top corporates on management strategy and growth. He earlier served on the Board of India’s largest commercial bank, the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda.

He has participated in Leadership Programs at Yale University (2011), Oxford University (2012) and Princeton University (2013) and is currently pursuing the Owner/ President Management (OPM) Program at Harvard Business School.

“

Took the baton of @RailMinIndia from Shri @SureshPPrabhu.

Aiming towards better mobility, connectivity & service for the people of India.

“

12 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

During his 33 year long political career, he has held several important positions at different levels in BJP and is in the National Executive of the Party. He had the privilege of being mentored by stalwarts such as Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister of India. He was also nominated by the Government of India to the prestigious Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers in 2002.

His father Late Vedprakash Goyal was the Union Minister of Shipping and the National Treasurer of BJP for over two decades. His mother Chandrakanta Goyal was elected thrice to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Mumbai.

He is married to Seema, an active social worker and has two children – Dhruv, working in New York, and Radhika, studying at Harvard University, USA.

www.railbandhu.in

FIVE ACTIONABLE MEASURES OF MINISTER OF RAILWAYS SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS DUE TO DERAILMENT TWO MAJOR CAUSES LEADING TO ACCIDENTS WERE IDENTIFIED AS: Unmanned Level Crossings

Derailment due to defect in tracks

Five major decisions taken Only safer

Unmanned Level Crossings to be eliminated in one year

LHB coaches

As against the earlier target of elimination of all unmanned level crossings by

to be manufactured

2020,

the revised target to be achieved in a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time from now.

Track replacement to focus on accident prone areas

Procurement of new rail to be expected on large scale The procurement of new rails should be expedited with a view to replace all accident prone railway tracks on priority.

Manufacturing of conventional ICF design coaches should be stopped forthwith and new design LHB coaches should be manufactured

Anti-Fog LED lights to ensure unhindered train operations Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 13

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

TOWARDS A NEW INDIA Aiming for a holistic development of the Indian Railways, the new Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal believes, “Huge investments in Railways have been made in past three years which will definitely lead to the Development in Railways. Indian Railways shall continue on the roadmap of Development.”

SANKALP TO SIDHI: A RESOLVE FOR NEW INDIA Challenges faced at the start of the journey

The scale of challenges was enormous.

Reforms agenda

A slew of reforms were announced aimed at eliminating issues plaguing from years.

Performance achieved

Transformation plan for 2022

Commendable progress has been made in last 3 years.

A transformation is underway in Indian Railways in pursuit of clear, defined goals.

CHALLENGES Overstretched Infrastructure – with more than 60% of routes being more than

100% utilised.

In the last 64 years while the freight loading has grown by 1344% and passenger kms by 1642%, the Route kms have grown by only

23%

Inadequate market orientation

Long project approval duration. Average

24

months.

Inability to meet the

demands of its both freight and passengers.

Apart from the quantum of investment, quality of delivery is an issue.

Cleanliness, punctuality of services,

safety

quality of terminals, capacity of trains, quality of food,

security of passengers and ease of booking tickets are among major customer focus issues

Passenger trains utilise twothirds of the capacity and generate only one-third of revenues.

High freight tariff leading to getting out-priced in market.

Inadequate carrying capacity leading to decreasing modal share in freight and huge unmeet passenger demand.

Negligible diversification in commodities being catered for.

Negligible proportion of

‘Non-fare’ revenues.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 15

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

REFORMS AGENDA INVESTMENT 2,00,000

1,99,320 1,93,000

1,80,000

Total `8,56,020 cr

1,60,000 1,40,000

1,27,000

1,20,000 1,02,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

80,000 65,000 60,000 39,000

40,000 20,000

12,500

13,200

5,000 0 (5 YEARS) Network Decongestion (including DFC + electrification, Doubling + electrification & traffic facilities)

Network Expansion (including electrification)

National Projects (North Eastern & Kashmir connectivity projects)

Safety (Track renewal, bridge works, ROB, RUB and S&T)

Information Technology/ Research

Rolling Stock (Locomotives, coaches, wagonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;production & maintenance)

Passenger Amenities

High Speed Rail & Elevated corridor

Station redevelopment + logistic parks

Others

16 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

REFORMS AGENDA INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

INFRASTRUCTURE DIGITAL

JVs WITH STATE GOVERNMENTS Railway & State Governments to be shareholders.

BG lines commissioning to increase to 19 kms/ day, could rise to 25 kms/ day in partnership with State governments.

Over

100

IR PSUs to leverage free reserves/equity for raising debt.

RIDF (Railways of India Development Fund) Fund proposed to finance Rail Infrastructure; independent of Railway Budget.

Will tap international pension, insurance and sovereign wealth funds and provide for entire Rail sector in India, not just Ministry of Railways.

Internet enabled Kiosks which serve as a single window for government schemes and departments implement Enterprise Resource Planning architecture in Indian Railways Include rural India in the digital revolution by providing Rail wire Sathi at

7000 stations

SPEED Semi-high speed trains to be operational along the golden quadrilateral.

`

Increased average speed of freight trains to 50kmph and mail/express trains to 80 kmph.

stations to be modernised to world-class standards.

Two dedicated freight corridors to be commissioned by 2019; 3 NEW DFCs in pipeline.

BETTER GOVERNANCE Accounting reforms to establish connectivity between outcomes and inputs Institutionalised system of performance appraisal based on objective parameters (KRAs) Fully functional Railway

University

OFF-BUDGET DEBT IR to tie up long-term fund for projects.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 17

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

REFORMS AGENDA STRUCTURAL CHANGES

SUSTAINABILITY

NEW STRUCTURES

1000 MW of solar power commissioned by 2020; more than 130 MW of wind energy

SHRESTHA New R&D organisation to serve the future technology needs of Railways

To convert all production units as well as at least one workshop in each zonal railway as green industrial unit Discharge free railwaysbio-toilets in all coaches

Rainwater harvesting facility on all roofs with more than

200 sqm space

PASSENGER CONVENIENCE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Ambitious plan for refurbishment of

INTEGRATED COMPLAINT REDRESSAL

40,000+

coaches with world-class amenities, to be introduced, e.g., Entertainment onboard, Wi-Fi, vending machines, auto doors, etc.

IVRS IR makes 3 lakh calls everyday to seek feedback from customers

139 182

2,00,000 rail display network screens installed across 2,000 stations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New medium for adverts and information dissemination

Customer complaint helpline

Less than 5 min waiting for purchase of tickets enabled through higher speeds of web interface, POS terminals, ATMs

Twitter and Facebook have already been integrated. Plan to develop this comprehensive system in next 6 months

18 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

SUTRA World-class data analytics, simulation softwares, network optimisation & decision support systems

Security helpline

www.railbandhu.in

RAIL INVESTMENT & PLANNING ORGANISATION Develop and own the corporate medium-term and long-term plans, identify investment opportunities, standardise economic assessment of projects and propose optimal modes of financing

FINANCIAL HEALTH

10-20% non- fare revenue

Reduction in fuel costs Controlling staff costs through rationalising recruitment Increased share of non-core commodities, e.g.,White goods, FMCG, Auto

PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED CAPITAL INVESTMENTS Secured assured funding of `1.5 Lakh Crore from LIC

24,307

45,979

58,718

93,795

1,11,000

1,31,000

AVG 2004-09

AVG 2009-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18 (PLAN)

INVESTMENT `CRORE

INFRASTRUCTURE CREATION BROAD GAUGE LINES COMMISSIONED (KMS)

1,528 2015-16 2,828 2016-17 2,857 2017-18 (PLAN) 3,500 AVG 2009-14

ELECTRIFICATION COMPLETED (KMS)

1,184 2015-16 1,730 2016-17 2,013 2017-18 (PLAN) 4,000 AVG 2009-14

BROAD GAUGE LINES COMMISSIONED ACROSS NORTH EAST INDIA (KMS)

AVG 2009-14

AVG 2014-16

2016-17

100

BY

2020

411 481

ALL CAPITAL CITIES OF NORTH EASTERN INDIAN STATES TO BE CONNECTED WITH BROAD GAUGE LINES Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 19

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED MODERNISING STATIONS

FREIGHT PERFORMANCE TONNAGE MN TONNES

1,051 2013-14

1,109 1,095 1,104

2014-15

2015-16

Highest ever loading by Indian Railways

2016-17

Contracts awarded and construction commenced for Habibganj and Gandhinagar Railway Stations

• For the first time ever in Indian Railways, freight rates were reduced • Port congestion charges dropped • Dual pricing policy of iron withdrawn

LEVERAGED THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE Construction in full swing at Marwhora

Construction in full swing at Madhepura

Prototype of locomotive to be ‘Made in India’ being developed in United States

One of the largest FDIs in India with combined order book of `40,000 Crore. Factories currently under construction.

25+ Stations under various stages of bidding – The entire Station Redevelopment programme would entail investment of more than `1,00,000 crore

SPEEDING UP INTRODUCED INDIA’S FASTEST TRAIN- GATIMAAN EXPRESS @ 160 KMPH

Formed ‘National High Speed Corporation’ to undertake high speed railway construction between Mumbai & Ahmedabad 20 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Sanctioned `17,000 crore to develop Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata as integrated semi high speed corridors.

Contracts to be awarded this year www.railbandhu.in

PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED CUSTOMER-FRIENDLY IMPROVED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE BY GOING DIGITAL Percentage of CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS

PASSENGER AMENITIES RESERVED ACCOMMODATION CAPACITY [NO. OF BERTHS IN CRORE]

37.1 50

End of 2014 Present

68%

Appointed Key Customer Managers to serve as single point of contact for all major freight customers.

Introduced long-term contracts, which are being signed by key customers

Passenger Business

Launched all India helpline

182

to resolve passenger complaints

99%

Structured dialogue between Railways and Customers christened ‘Samvad’ started

Freight Business

1,20,000

Electronic registration of Demand and Electronic transmission of Railway Receipts started

Number of simultaneous internet users handling capacity System capability improved by 3 times

Launched new catering policy: Food to be prepared largely at sophisticated, world-class base kitchens; Big push on E-catering and Ready-to-Eat meals – offers more choice to passengers

LIBERALISATION OF THE FREIGHT SECTOR

Multi-point loading introduced

Siding policy liberalised

Automatic freight rebate scheme in traditional empty flow direction introduced

Last mile connectivity through Roadrailers, Roll-on-Roll-offs

Goods terminals opened up for handling containers

Time-tabled freight services introduced

Container sector opened up for more commodities

NEW TRAIN PRODUCTS Launched new trains products to meet targeted customer needs – Tejas, Humsafar, Mahamana and Antyodaya trains

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED ‘SWACHH RAIL’ INSPIRED FROM ‘SWACHH BHARAT’ NO. OF BIO-TOILETS

34,014

1,917

AVG 2009-14

NO. OF OBHS TRAINS Over 800 trains with OBHS service

198 146

62 2016-17

AVG 2009-14

2015-16

2016-17

‘ONE-OF-ITS-KIND’ COMPLAINT REDRESSAL MECHANISM IN THE WORLD INPUTS

23 Million passengers travelling

PROCESS

OUTPUT

24x7 operations via a centrally managed cell

Average response time of less than 30 mins

Tweets classified as critical, noncritical, suggestions & others For every actionable tweet, a ticket is opened in the system

6,500

tweets/day

Critical tweets are communicated via SMS or phone calls Each ticket is monitored at various stages in the system until resolution

FOCUSING ON REDUCING COSTS AND LOOKING AT ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF REVENUE Significant cost savings planned Launched Mission 41K - Save `41,000 crore in 10 years through energy efficiency and procurement optimisation Achieved `10,100 crore of non-fare revenue in 2016-17, almost 80 per cent increase in one year

22 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Various initiatives lined up to boost Non-Fare Revenues further: •T rain Branding – Both external and internal advertising on trains •R ailway display network – Creating a new medium for advertising and information dissemination • Sole advertising rights for the entire zonal Railway • On Board entertainment

www.railbandhu.in

PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED IMPROVED GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY

STRUCTURAL REFORMS Set up an independent regulator – Rail Development Authority.

One of the biggest reforms in Rail Sector

AVERAGE PROJECT APPROVAL DURATION (MONTHS)

24

EARLIER

6

NOW

Largest ever online recruitment in the world conducted by Indian Railways

Created distinct Rolling Stock and Traction Departments – Led to capture of massive synergies and improved operational efficiency

Key result areas defined for General Managers & DRMs

100% e-procurement established.

Complete digitisation of supply chain catering to annual procurement of more than `25,000 cr

Delegation of powers to functional levels

Piloted merger of Rail Budget and Finance Budget

COMPLETED LANDMARK STRUCTURES HIGHEST RAIL BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH EAST RAIL CUM ROAD BRIDGE ON GANGA - MUNGER

JUBLEE RAIL BRIDGE ON HOOGLY - KOLKATA

LONGEST RAIL TUNNEL COMPLETED IN NORTH EAST

NEW FREIGHT TERMINALS

28

AVG 2009-14

35

2015-16

45

2016-17

NO. OF PVT SIDINGS AND PRIVATE FREIGHT TERMINALS COMMISSIONED

MISSION ‘100’ WAS LAUNCHED IN 2015-16 TO EXPEDITE COMMISSIONING OF TERMINALS TO SUPPORT FREIGHT GROWTH PLAN TO MODERNISE GOOD SHEDS THROUGH PPP UNDERWAY

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 23

RAIL ACHIEVEMENT

TRANSFORMATION PLAN FREIGHT TIME-TABLED FREIGHT TRAINS

CLEANLINESS

37% MODAL SHARE IN FREIGHT

ZERO DISCHARGE OF HUMAN WASTE

Growth in tonnage from 1.1bn tonnes to 2.4 bn tonnes by 2025 requires IR to grow at 8.5% CAGR

First time-table train already being run

Pilot in conceptual stage to run time-tabled container trains on NDLS-BCT sector

Plan to develop a software to manage train operations and advance charting to enable publishing of schedules for freight trains

Incremental tonnage required after adjusting for BAU: Cement – 200mn tonnes Steel – 50mn tonnes Share gain from Road in new markets – 230mn tonnes Other commodities – 250mn tonnes New delivery models to be explored to capture incremental traffic, e.g., Dwarf containers have already been rolled out

Over 70,000 bio toilets already fitted, 2 corridors already declared as discharge free All new coaches to be fitted with bio toilets Bio-toilets in every coach by 2019

CUSTOMER SERVICE PUNCTUALITY@ 95%

HIGHER SPEEDS SPEED OF FREIGHT TRAINS @50KMPH & MAIL/ EXPRESS TRAINS @ 80 KMPH. SEMI HIGH SPEED TRAINS ALONG GOLDEN QUADRILATERAL Integrated corridor planning being implemented for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata

24 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

6 other corridors planned for semi-high speed operations

Decongestion of network and DFC commissioning to release capacity which would lead to operational streamlining and hence higher punctuality

Dedicated cross-functional directorate already set-up to focus exclusively on increasing speeds on network

Predictive maintenance regime being incorporated to further enhance asset reliability

www.railbandhu.in

TRANSFORMATION PLAN FINANCIAL HEALTH

INFRASTRUCTURE

20% REVENUES FROM NON FARE SOURCES

RESERVED ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Commissioning of DFC would release capacity on existing network to run mail/express trains in line with demand

Dedicated directorate set up in Railway Board Station development program launched Major policy changes initiated to enable partnerships with Advertisement industry leaders Land monetisation is being expanded

New Generation Electronic Ticketing System implementation and data analysis would lead to optimal utilisation of berth capacity

BETTER SKILLS FULLY FUNCTIONAL RAILWAY UNIVERSITY Consultants already working on DPR for formation of university

`

Application for deemed university status due in September

INFRASTRUCTURE DECONGESTED NETWORK DUE TO DFC COMMISSIONING AND ADDITIONAL 16000 KMS OF DOUBLE LINES

90% OF ROUTE KMS ELECTRIFIED

25+

stations under various stages of bidding

Regular comprehensive reviews being conducted to ensure timely delivery of DFC

Speed of Infrastructure creation (Doubling) has already increased from 4Km/day in 2014 to the current 7 Km/ day. Target to increase from 9.5Km/ day in 2017-18 to 19Km/day by 2022

100+ REDEVELOPED MODERN STATIONS

Already doubled the pace of electrification Leveraging other PSUs, e.g., PGCIL for implementation

Construction already started at two stations

Leveraging PSUs like NBCC, MRVC for development of stations Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 25

RAIL UPDATE

Man of

ACTION Freshly appointed Railway Board Chairman, Ashwani Lohani, shares his thoughts on how he plans to bring about a positive change in the working of Indian Railways

K

nown for bringing revolutionary changes to the organisations he has been associated with, Ashwani Lohani has earned the reputation of being a ‘turnaround man’. According to him, “Joining Railway Board as Chairman feels nothing less than a homecoming.” Lohani has in the past worked with the organisation in various illustrious positions such as the Divisional Railway Manager, Delhi Division; Director, National Rail Museum, Delhi and Chief Administrative Officer, Rail Alternate Fuels.

This time around during his stint with the Indian Railways, Lohani is determined to metamorphose Indian Railways into a quality and passenger-friendly mode of transport.

SAFETY COMES FIRST For the expert engineer, safety is his topmost focus. “We have to improve the safety perception about Indian Railways. Our safety record is good but safety perception is bad,” says Lohani. He adds, “The recent incidents have created a doubt in the minds of passengers but if you look at statistics over a period of time then safety in Indian Railways has definitely improved.”

REGULATING HYGIENE STANDARDS After safety, cleanliness will be the second priority for this turnaround man. “We will be 26 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

QUICK FACTS An Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers cadre, Lohani holds the Guinness Record for successfully running the

‘Fairy Queen Express’, the world’s oldest working steam locomotive.

The song

Mere Sapno Ki Rani

from the movie Aradhana is Lohani’s favourite train sequence.

www.railbandhu.in

working towards improving hygiene standards.

We will do whatever is required to keep the trains and stations clean so that it leads to customer satisfaction,” he says. But “This has be viewed in light of the fact that against 4 lakh passengers, which are carried by airlines in India everyday, the Indian Railways is carrying 25-30 million passengers. Only the New Delhi station has a footfall of 5,00,000 everyday as compared to the average 1,00,000 footfall at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Plus, railway passengers come from every strata of the society. While assessing Indian Railways on the cleanliness front, all the above factors also have to be considered.”

OTHER AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT Improving the quality of food and making it more hygienic and clean is next in the priority list. Over a period of time, Lohani also plans to streamline sections like dedicated freight corridor, high speed railway line, redevelopment of stations, proliferation of biotoilets, replacing ICF coaches with LHB coaches and overall safety.

CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME The visionary believes in the philosophy that change begins at home. Sharing his ideology he says, “I’ve always believed that my staff is very important for me. If they are happy they will keep our passengers happy. It will be an irony

if I say that I can take care of my passengers without taking care of my staff. We’ve got tremendous focus on HR and we will be taking good care of our human resource, empowering them, improving their work environment and taking care of their grievances with an ultimate aim of serving the passengers.”

A BETTER WORK CULTURE Lohani promises to bring about a transformation in Indian Railways’ work culture. “We want to improvise the organisation’s work culture. For that, we will be doing away with all the frills. So there will be less of protocol and less ceremonial things.”

While the focus will be on work, Lohani and his team plan to come down heavily on the perpetrators. “We will be very particular about corruption and other offenses like consuming liquor on duty or sexual harassment. We plan to conduct open sessions so that employees can bring their issues to the table and we can address them.”

GIVING HIS BEST SHOT When asked if he feels any pressure, considering the sky high expectations people have from him, Lohani replies, “I don’t feel any pressure.

I’m going to put in my best. I don’t like to be in a situation wherein later on I feel that I could have worked better. That is what I did in my previous jobs. I put in my heart and soul. With the kind of focus the present government has on railways, it is the job of railwaymen like us to put our best foot forward without giving any excuse.”

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Every person, however important he might be, has his own ways of unwinding. But Lohani is one of the rare souls who look at their workplace only as their relaxation zone. “I unwind by sitting in office. I’ve been working seven days a week since ever so I enjoy being in office,” he quips.

Concluding his interview on an emotional note, Lohani says, “The Railway staff is highly capable and sincere and railways is perhaps among the few organisations that delivers round the clock.

I support my staff completely and stand by them. Indian Railways is indeed the lifeline of the nation. It has been a great organisation, and it has to get its sheen back.”

BRIEF PROFILE Ashwani Lohani (IRSME 1980) has worked as the Chairman & Managing Director of Air India; Managing Director & Commissioner Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh; CAO/IROAF, CME Northern Railway; DRM Delhi; Director, National Rail Museum, New Delhi; Director in the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Chairman & Managing Director of India Tourism Development Corporation and handled many other important assignments in railways.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ♦ Qualified Chartered Mechanical Engineer from I.Mech.E (UK) ♦ Gold Medalist in Metallurgical Engineering ♦ Limca National Record received in 2007 for the four engineering degrees

TWO MAJOR PUBLIC SECTOR TURNAROUNDS TO HIS CREDIT ♦ Turnaround of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in the year 2002-03 as its Chairman & Managing Director. ♦ Turnaround of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation as its Managing Director and achieving corporate excellence. ♦ Air India posted operational profit in 2015-16 for the first time ever after merger. The airline has improved its image perception and also made a quantum improvement in its passenger services besides expanding to various domestic and international destinations. ♦ He has brought Rewari on the world tourism map by upgrading the Rewari steam locomotive shed to an internationally acclaimed steam tourism destination. Rewari shed of the Delhi division received the National Tourism Award in February 2012 in the category of the most innovative tourism project of India. ♦ W hile working as the Director of National Rail Museum, he successfully piloted the nomination of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that was declared as a world heritage site in 1999. Also actively involved with declaration of Victoria Terminus as a World Heritage site.

He has set many firsts in the country in the field of application of Information Technology for tourist facilitation and museum management.

Since setting a Guinness World Record in 1998 for running the oldest working steam locomotive in the world, he has been spearheading the steam preservation and revival movement in the country. He is a life member of the Institute of Rolling Stock Engineers and the Museums Association of India and the Founder cum Working President of the Indian Steam Railway Society. He has written over a hundred articles and columns on a variety of subjects in magazines and newspapers of national repute. He has also authored four publications namely, a coffee table book titled Smoking Beauties (March 2004), a book on management titled Winning at Work against all odds (Jan 2006), a comprehensive report on Rail Heritage & Tourism (Jan 2006) and on Steam Heritage Tourism (July 2002).

He is also an orator and is often invited to deliver lectures on management and leadership at academic institutes and other organisations. His thoughts can be read at ashwanilohani.blogspot.com.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 27

ENTRY TICKET

block your dates Special days and events that call for a quick trip to be a part of them

THE JAIPUR DESIGN SHOW (SEPTEMBER 22 – 24, 2017) The festival will exhibit products and services related to the theme of the show ‘Artisans Reinvented’. Along with showcasing the work of eminent artists and designers who have contributed significantly to the design fabric of India, the three-day festival also aims to engage its attendees in various activities and interactions.

Venue: Diggi Palace, Jaipur How to reach: Jaipur is wellconnected with other major cities of India through a vast rail network.

COLLECTIVELY INDEPENDENT (SEPTEMBER 1 – 7, 2017)

MYSORE DASARA (SEPTEMBER 21 – 30, 2017)

JODHPUR RIFF 2017 (OCTOBER 5 – 9, 2017)

Exploring the threads of affinity between creativity and its versatile approach, this exhibition is made up of constructive styles by different artists through different mediums. The works of the artists are result of shared experiences of movement, influences, modernity, and 21st century life.

The festival offers an experience of rustic cadence, where Rajasthani music amalgamates with global sounds. From tranquil dawn sessions to exhilarating club mixes late into the night, the event is a platform where effortless synergy creates unparalleled experience of global sounds through amazing presentations.

Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

The victory of good over evil is celebrated for 10 days in Mysuru. The processions, also known as Jamboo Savari includes decorated elephants, one of which carries the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari. The torch-light parade takes place on the last day of the festival. The other highlights include dance groups, folklores and exhibition.

How to reach: New Delhi is wellconnected to other major cities of the country by dense rail network.

Venue: Mysuru, Karnataka How to reach: Extensive rail network connects Mysuru to rest of the region.

How to reach: Jodhpur railhead is wellconnected with major Indian cities. The ‘Palace on Wheels’ also visits the city.

28 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

Venue: Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

The Test That Launches Your Management Career The most candidate friendly MBA entrance exam Long testing window

NMAT PrepTM Study Material online & offline

with Retesting option

Score Acceptance At 17 leading institutions

Score Sending

Up to 5 programmes free

Additional features introduced in 2017 Increased Access 20 new test centres in India

4 international test centres

Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri lanka

Multiple Login methods

Facebook, Google, OTP, Previous year's login credentials

Additional Payment options International credit card, UPI

Register at www.nmat.org.in NMAT by GMACTM Accepting Institutions*

Apply at www.nmims.edu

* For the full list of accepting institutions, log on to www.nmat.org.in GMAC® is the owner and administrator of the GMAT® and NMAT by GMACTM exams NMAT™ is a registered trademark of Graduate Management Global Connection (India) Private Limited (GMGC), a subsidiary of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). NMAT by GMAC™ is a trademark, GMAC® and Graduate Management Admission Council® are registered trademarks of GMAC in the United States, India, and other countries.

LEAD STORY

A UNIQUE WONDERLAND Spiti is an enchanted desert land of rocks that come in every imaginable shape, size and colour Text & Photos: Monidipa Dey

30 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

BEST ROUTE TO SPITI There are two ways to reach Spiti valley; one via Manali and Rohtang pass and the other via Kullu, Aut and Jalori pass.

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t witnessed the beauty of Kinnaur region, you should opt for the Jalori pass route. It is a better option considering the massive traffic you have to face at Manali. Also, one has to wait for long hours to acquire permit to enter the Lahaul-Spiti valley after crossing Manali, in case you choose to travel via Rohtang pass.

Pic credit: Shutterstock

T

o find the real soul of the Himalayas and to feel its true essence, one must go exploring deep in the mountains.

The Spiti Valley is one such place, but be prepared for a very rough ride ahead.

The roads in Spiti are considered among the most dangerous roads in the world. So while the mountains keep you mesmerised with their splendour and magic, your body might go through some very torturous curves and jerks.

The muddy, stony, rough tracks, narrow roads, glacial waters gushing through your path and sharp hairpin bends keep you on your toes.

LEAD STORY

(Above) In the land of clouds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jibhi; (Right) On way to Chitkul, at Rakchamm, pink fields of buckwheat

HALT AT SANGLA Jalori pass is 112 km away from Manali and takes about 4-5 hours to reach. Start early so that you can reach before lunch. If you have enough time on hand, make a night halt at Jibhi, a pretty Himalayan hamlet where you can explore the forests that surround it. Next stop is Sangla which is almost 210 km away from Jibhi and it takes almost 10-12 hours to reach Sangla. The route to Sangla, once you reach Rampur-Bushahr, turns scenic and once in Kinnaur it is cooler and prettier.

THE BEAUTY OF CHITKUL The road to Chitkul from Sangla is rough, but the surrounding scenic beauty keeps you enthralled. You will see rivers, bright pink fields of buckwheat, bugyals full of green grass, mountain streams, snow peaks and ever changing shapes of mountains. Sangla to Chitkul is around 55 km and takes around an hour to reach. After spending few hours exploring the place, you can come back to Sangla and after a short rest, spend rest of the day exploring this town and the villages around it. You can also opt for walking trails popular in this place.

32 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

The scenery of Kinnaur region will mesmerise you as you pass Recong peo, Pooh and Khaab

QUICK FACTS Drinking water or any fluids at regular intervals is a

must to avoid dehydration as Spiti valley is a dry area.

As you will move through very high altitudes, spending a day at

Manali or Kullu

at the start of your journey will help you acclimatise.

www.railbandhu.in

CHANGING LANDSCAPES On the road to Spiti, your first halt can be either Nako or Tabo. Sangla to Tabo is 190 km and the road is treacherous. It takes almost an entire day to reach Tabo. You will leave behind the Baspa river that was by your side until now at Karcham. From here river Sutlej will give you company. The scenery of Kinnaur region will mesmerise you as you pass Recong peo, Pooh and Khaab. There will be a gradual change in the landscape as you inch towards the Spiti valley with mountains losing their green cover and turning barren with rocky faces. The Lahaul-Spiti valley begins after crossing Namgia and this is the place where Sutlej meets the river Spiti. You enter an enchanted desert land of rocks that come in every imaginable shape, size and colour. After entering Lahaul-Spiti, in Sumdo

Mountains of Spiti tell a tale of hog-back Mountains and gully erosion, due to constant water and wind erosion for millions of years

it is compulsory to report at the ITBP checkpost to seek permission for entering the valley.

From Sumdo, before reaching Hoorling, you can take a detour and follow a rather lonely and beautiful road that leads you to the Gue village and monastery, which is located close to the Tibet border. The monastery is famed for holding Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only known natural mummy, the desiccated body of a monk that is around 550 years old. From Gue, follow the same path back to the main road, and continue up to Tabo.

INTERESTING FACTS Few scenes of Alia Bhatt starrer Highway have been shot in Spiti Valley majorly in Kaza, Key Monastery, Tabo Monastery and Nako Village.

Fill up fuel in your car at Karcham or Recong-peo as the next available place with a fuel station is the far-off Kaza.

Camping anywhere in Chandratal lakeside areas is strictly prohibited, so stay in camps within the allocated camping site.

OF CAVES AND MONASTERIES Tabo is a sleepy town located at a height of 10,760 ft and has a 10th CE mud monastery and many old caves where the monks stayed and prayed. The monastery walls have beautiful centuries-old frescoes, however, photography is not allowed inside the dimly lit rooms. Once the monastery and caves are explored you can start your journey towards Kaza. The scenery between Tabo and Kaza is beautiful with a constant view of the meandering Spiti river and the valley below. From Tabo, Kaza takes around two hours to reach (around 45 km), so you can take the spiralling road up that will take you to the Dhankar monastery, an early medieval structure.

Dhankar was the old capital of Spiti (before the capital was shifted to Kaza), and it consists of

a monastery perched on a high cliff top, and a large village built on a bluff that opens out into the main valley, ending in a sharp cliff. The view from top is indeed breathtaking. From Dhankar, Kaza is around an hour away. It is a rather pretty but congested town on the banks of the Spiti river, and a place full of tourists. Next day you can follow the curving roads that take you uphill to the beautiful villages such as Langza, Komic, Hikkim, Kee, etc., located at high altitudes.

A BEAUTIFUL DETOUR You can take a detour to visit the enchanting Chandratal lake, situated at almost 13,500 ft.

After Kunzum pass if you take the bifurcation from Batal you will land up at the camping site near Chandratal. The blue lake is moon-shaped and there are many other small water bodies near it. View the lake in the early morning light and experience the tranquility of the place.

BACK TO MANALI While coming back towards Manali take the road that passes through Batal and Chatru. The road is covered by stones, mud and with glacial rivers flowing freely across the mud tracks. It is advisable to start early from Chandratal to avoid the melting snow waters that gush down heavily in the later part of the day. Once in the Rohtang pass area, you will notice the change in scenario with greenery back in sight.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 33

ART CONNECT

They Make

IT HAPPEN...

With time, the art of idol making has come to be perceived as more of an aesthetic procedure than a religious one. It is a folk art that Kolkata and its surroundings have come to practise most earnestly Text: Partha Mukherjee & Priyanka Mukherjee

he sun beats down heavily on him, yet he doesn’t move from his place – a corner of the pavement by a crowded thoroughfare of Kolkata – what he thinks as the strategic location for his business. Here he spends half of the day to sell earthen lamps and cotton-wicks. The bedraggled man, bent by the load of time has two options: either sell the entire stock of lamps or die starved. As one customer haggles over the price of a dozen lamps, he lifts his head, “Babu (Sir), if you knew how we make them burning midnight oil, spending hours together without any meal, you would not perhaps bargain.”

T

to Bagbazar Ghat, Kolkata, they know how danger awaits them at every turn of the meandering course of the river in the form of nature’s tantrums.

Those who bring heaps of the glutinous earth (sticky-mud) from the riverbed near Uluberia in Howrah district and stack of hay and bundle of bamboos from Sundarban

THE DARK SIDE One who is involved in processing and kneading lumps of soil stands a high chance of sustaining septicemia and life-claiming skin diseases.

34 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

‘You might have seen boatmen singing Bhatiali while at oar in cinema, but in reality it is just the opposite. With our hearts in mouth, we chant the name of mother Goddess until we drop anchor near the Bagbazar Ghat in Kolkata.’ Mantu Basak, who has been in the business of supplying structural materials for clay idols for last 50 years, describes the risk involved in their voyages from Sundarban to Kolkata.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 35

ART CONNECT

Artists prefer using sticks or blocks of aquatic plants and carve different ornamental pieces out of them Nowadays, earth is mostly contaminated with impurities like broken pieces of glass, scraps of metals, pieces of bones of animals and discharge of body-wastes.

Despite health hazards, inclement weather and dearth of infrastructural facilities, they enjoy being idol makers, which becomes evident when the clay-idol makers, irrespective of their age â&#x20AC;&#x201C; old or young â&#x20AC;&#x201C; work round the clock to breathe life into lifeless soil.

36 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

QUICK FACTS Kumurtuli has an extensive clientele (consisting of NRIs as well) spread across the globe in as many as 90 different countries including America, European & African countries.

Durga idols are created in different manifestations of the Goddess. They may include idols to Kumari (Goddess of fertility), Mai (mother), Ajima (grandmother), Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Saraswati (goddess of arts).

Traditionally, artists use paints and other materials that are biodegradable to ensure they do not pollute river waters during the final ceremony.

www.railbandhu.in

One more concern of the sculptors is the trend of plagiarism that has set in among some dishonest clay-model makers.

Sometimes moulds of faces and other physical features and many decoration pieces are found lost from the bags of artists. These moulds help sculptors create the elegance of expression of deities, as envisaged by them. Pattern and style of each mould reflect the artistic brilliance of an idol maker.

THE MAKING OF DEITY Artists prefer using sticks or blocks of aquatic plants, collected from the marshy water bodies in villages, and carve different ornamental pieces out of them.

When the sky pours torrentially and rain water drops through weather-beaten tarpaulins or sheets of polythene, a half-amile long narrow stretch in north Kolkata

DID YOU KNOW

Clay, the principal raw material, is brought by boat down the river Hooghly from Uluberia, a village near Kolkata. This clay is notable for its glutinous property, ideal for shaping images from conception to fruition.

INTERESTING FACTS Kumurtuli is a potters’ quarter in Kolkata that is famous for the art of sculpting. Art work from here is regularly exported. Being located in the heart of Kolkata, Kumurtuli was home to a number of renowned personalities during the Bengal Renaissance.

A road here is named after Nandram Sen, the first collector of Kolkata in 1700. Gobindram Mitter, officer under British rule, had a sprawling house at Kumurtuli. Banamali Sarkar, Deputy Trader, East India Company, has a lane named after him in Kumurtuli.

is abuzz with activities of a group of more than 2000 men and women. Banamali Sarkar Street, Kumurtuli, the hub of clayidol makers in West Bengal has about 500 cavernous studios crammed with complete and incomplete idols of Durga and her children. These artisans squat on the pavement along the street to knead clay or fix different attachments on models of clay images, with deep concentration, ignoring curious gaze of passerby.

As a woman artist paints the eyes of the Goddess, standing on a tall scaffolding with paints of different shades – dark black, deep blue, vermillion red, golden yellow – on her left hand used as pallet, while her right hand, holding the paintbrush with amazing dexterity, it reminds bystanders of the mother Goddess herself with ten hands, equally active.

As she draws the pair of eyebrows with nimble strokes of the brush, the dark and measured curvature of black lines over eyes add a divine splendour to the countenances of the Goddess. To breathe

life in the eyes of the deities, she draws eyeballs in three eyes of the idol. A tiny vertical line below the third eye adds a divine grace to the eye. A little touch of white and yellow to the eyeballs turn each eye adorned with a majestic glare. A little touch of reddish tint at the corner of eyes of Goddess heightens the image of the Goddess as the slayer of evil power. This proves that for artisans in Kumurtuli, idol making is not just a creative pursuit to them, it is embarking on a pilgrimage.

Once the form attains the human shape, for those at Kumurtuli, the Devi becomes a daughter whom they must bedeck with the best of adornments, as she celebrates her victory over the evil. Every detail of her ornaments is taken care of to ensure that imperfection doesn’t creep in to malign the divine grandeur. Not just the idol makers, even people from other professions take part in the festival of creativity. And when we see the idol, it’s not religious sentiments but the profoundness of perfection that leaves us mesmerised.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 37

IN FOCUS

THE PEARLS IN THE WEST

Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli offer fascinating tourist attraction sites

C

ome, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall in the mesmerising abode of beauty and serenity in the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, all situated in the western India.

The cool beaches, scenic beauty, century old architecture marvels of religious heritage and lush green gardens and lakes make these places a popular destination among the youths. Both Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli share their rich history with Goa. While Goa is already world-famous as a tourist destination, very few people know that Daman and Diu are also endowed with excellent beaches and rich Portuguese heritage. Dadra & Nagar Haveli, on the other 38 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli are blessed with cool beaches, scenic beauty, century old architecture marvels of religious heritage and lush green gardens and lakes. hand, has lovely forests, lakes and gardens which make it an enviable destination to spend time with nature.

The visitors to this fascinating part of India are welcomed with numerous tourist www.railbandhu.in

BEST SEASON TO VISIT The best time to visit Daman & Diu is from October to May. November to March is the best time to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The climate in this small union territory is surprisingly pleasant throughout the year.

PLACES OF ATTRACTION attractions in Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. These places are blessed with picturesque sun-bathed beaches, colonial forts and renowned churches.

Besides, there is a rich heritage and culture which offers very lively festive days and bustling nightlife. With a mix of natural and manmade attractions, the place is blessed with major tourist attraction sites.

Daman, a beautiful city, is surrounded by the state of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Arabian sea. It is blessed with the rich cultural history that dates back to over hundreds of years. Beaches form the major attractions and offer a very silent and serene atmosphere, an ideal place for solitude hunters.

Diu, known for its historic forts, ancient churches and pristine beaches, is also home to the very unique Naida Caves. Located off the Kathiawar Peninsula in Gujarat, Diu is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west coast of India.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is dotted with ruins from its glorious past. One of Dadra and Nagar Haveliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major tourist attractions is in Silvassa - the Church of Our Lady of Piety (built in 1889 and still standing strong). The Bindrabin temple, also at Silvassa, is another famous tourist attraction.

Daman Fort Moti Daman, Fort Nani Daman; Light House, Bom Jesus Church and Our Lady of Rosary Chapel, Our Lady of Sea Church, Hilsa Aquarium, Kachigam Water Tank, Nani Daman; Hathi Park, Bridge Side Garden; Municipal Children Park.

Diu Diu Fort, Forte do Mar, Gupta Prayag, Gangeshwar Temple, Nagao Beach, Shaking Tower at Delwada.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Silvassa, Dadra, Dudhni, Luhari, Khanvel, Satmalia, Vasona, Kauncha

CUISINE Food in this region is influenced by neighbouring state Gujarat. Some of the well-known Gujarati delicacies are Paunk (combination of various roasted cereals), kadi (a curry of yogurt and chopped vegetables), khamam dhokla (a salty, sweet-and-sour cake made from chickpea flour), shrikhand (a dessert made from yoghurt spiced with saffron, nuts, cardamom and dry fruit) and doodh pak (a dessert of thick sweetened milk with dry fruit and nuts).

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 39

TALE SPIN

TRIVIA

The Polo forest houses more than 450 species of medicinal plants, around 275 varieties of birds, 30 types of mammals and 32 varieties of reptiles.

Monsoon is the best season to experience the rich wildlife here.

40 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

POLO

An Enchanting Secret Unravelled Shrouded in nearly a millennium of mystery and numerous cryptic temple ruins, the Polo forest is a hotbed of intrigue and a fountain of adrenalin for explorers Text & Photos: Chitra Ramaswamy

I

n the tranquility of our surroundings, we are privy to nature’s soulful symphony.

The zephyrs continually come and go in the bounty of this foliaceous verdure, filling our environs with sweet fragrance. A loud whooping bird-call rings through the trees, seemingly in rhythm with the crinkle of fallen leaves under our feet. The forest speaks volumes and its language is soothing. Such is the magic of the Polo forest in Gujarat.

Tucked away in the foothills of the lush Aravalli range that borders with Rajasthan, Gujarat’s well-kept secret, the Polo forest is located 163 km from Ahmedabad, in the erstwhile princely Vijaynagar taluk of Sabarkantha district on the banks of the Harnav River. Polo gets its name from ‘Pol’, the Marwari term for gate as it is a secret gateway between Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Hidden away both from modern travellers and history books, since not many have bothered to explore the forest extensively, there will be little for tourists to find on Google which makes it all the more intriguing.

HISTORICAL CONNECT Polo has a plethora of sculpturally rich Hindu and Jain temples squirreled away, waiting to be explored. During 10th century, the Parihar kings of Idar founded their kingdom here, only to be conquered by the Rathods of Marwar in the 15th century. History records the picturesque region to have been a haven for kings and crooks alike, who sought refuge against enemies. One of the most common tales that spins around this place has it that Maharana Pratap, the legendary Rajput ruler of Mewar took asylum from the invading Mughal forces in the forest of Polo.

EXPLORING WILDLIFE Begin your explorative sojourn of Polo with a temple. Of fifteen temples that once existed in the forest, eight of them still survive. They are scattered all over the woods, carrying with them an aura of mystery and mysticism.

The 756-year-old Vireshwar Mandir, dedicated to Shiva whose idol is claimed to be self-manifest, is one of Polo’s major attractions. Close to the temple, on slopes of the forested hillock, is the umra or audamber Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 41

TALE SPIN

The Kathodis, a subsection of Bhil tribe, known for catechumaking, are one of 16 tribes that inhabit Polo creatures, around 30 wild mammals and 32 species of snakes including viper, krait, cobra and the rattlesnake. Ideally, you should follow one of the many trekking trails, it is advisable to walk in single file, snakes often slither close to the trails and lie dormant, hugging the edges.

ADVENTURE TRAIL The Kathodis, a subsection of Bhil tribe, known for catechu-making, are one of 16 tribes that inhabit Polo. They earn their living by taking visitors for boating and fishing in the Harnav Dam. For adventure sports enthusiasts, there is a wealth of adventure activities that Polo has to offer.

Adrenaline junkies could romance with zip lining, or hit a high with board walking, rope traverses, mountain biking and mountaineering or enjoy the more sedate boating on the Harnav river and trekking the various jungle trails.

Stone lattice work in a Jain temple

How to reach Udaipur (130 km) and Ahmedabad (160 km) are the nearest railheads.

Accommodation Options include government guest house, cottages and platform tents.

Best Season Polo is a year round destination, except during the summers. However, monsoon is the ideal season to see nature in its dense emerald drape.

42 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

tree, associated with Dattatreya, one of the pantheons of Hindu deities. The perennial flow of water from the roots of the tree is believed to be over 200 years old. While the origins of the water remain mysterious, it is nevertheless true that its flow does not cease even in the most torrid weather. The locals have nicknamed it Gupt Ganga and consider it as divine.

On delving deeper into the forest, one can see small bridges and streams flanked by trees that cast their brilliant reflections in the glittering waters. The pristine forest lies sprawled across 400 sqkm of enchanting landscape. Under the canopy of its diverse plants and deciduous trees, dwell a rich variety of animals. It is home to 450 medicinal and other plants, over 250 winged www.railbandhu.in

OLD TEMPLE RUINS There is a decaying Shiv Mandir, with its steps rubbing shoulders with the Lakhena-na-dera cluster of Jain temples. The best preserved of them has walls and pillars that are embellished with fine sculptures.

As the Sun sinks into horizon, it is the best time to visit the 15th century Saaraneshwar Temple, as its beauty is incomparable. Be charmed by its silhouette which looks majestic even in ruins under a star-speckled sky.

Ravenous from the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trek and jaunts, one can enjoy a delectable dinner of authentic Kathiawari vegetarian thali at the government guest house. The entrancing foot-tapping tribal dance and music is the grand finale to the Polo trip.

NHP INDIA

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India

Honâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ble Union Minister Health and Family Welfare

National Health Portal Gateway to Authentic Health Information www.nhp.gov.in

Impact of climate change on

HUMAN HEALTH Air pollution and increasing allergens Respiratory disease, Asthma, Cardiovascular disease Changes in vector ecology Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis Water problems Cholera and Diarrhoeal diseases Food supply problems Malnutrition Loss of shelter Forced migration, Mental and Social problems Severe weather events Injuries, Deaths, Damage to health care facilities Extreme heat Heat related illness, Cardiovascular disease

NHP Toll free no.

Protect health from climate change: Act now Choose climate-friendly transportation: use carpooling, public transport Cycling or walking Save energy: Use energy efficient lighting, appliances, Switch off and unplug appliances when not in use Power up your life with renewable energy: Use solar energy Start an eco-food revolution: Eat local and seasonal produce Water use: Harvest rainwater and conserve household water Waste management: Reduce, reuse, and recycle

1800-180-1104

OFF TRACK

Rural beauty of

RAJASTHAN From magical sunsets in the golden dunes of Jaisalmer, opulent palace hotels of Udaipur, backpackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heaven Pushkar to tiger-spotting in jungles of Ranthambore, Rajasthan has something to offer everyone Text & Photos: Prasad NP

44 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

TRIVIA

Raipur is a small town in Rajasthan, situated on the banks of the Luni river, and is locally famous for its Ganesha temple. There is a famous Ramdwara of Ramsnehi Sampradya.

T

he colourful and everwelcoming state of Rajasthan continues to throw pleasant surprises at anybody willing to explore and travel off the beaten path. Just a couple of hours outside of Ajmer, in Pali district, is the sleepy town of Raipur that few have heard of and even fewer venture to. But if you do visit this area, you will be welcomed

by vast fields of henna (Mehndi) and the famous, hot Rajasthani red chillies that give the vibrant red hue to many Rajasthani dishes.

FLAVOURS OF THE DESERT Pali and Raipur are not for the average tourist, these are the places that will give you the true picture of Rajasthan. Pali district has a long and painful history and

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 45

Pic credit: Shutterstock

OFF TRACK

How to reach Raipur is about two hours from Ajmer station that is well connected to major cities of India by rail network. The closest railway station to Raipur is Haripur (Station code: HP) where some of the trains stop.

(Above) A large flock of demoiselle cranes; (Right) Black drongo; (Extreme right) Parakeets

is the original home of Paliwal Brahmins who used the indigenous water harvesting systems to make this land fertile and water available for irrigation. One of the techniques used was to channelise rainwater for irrigation purpose. For this, whatever rain water was accumulated in low lying areas was diverted and stored in mud dams. These small water bodies, addressed by various names like johod, talab, etc., were shared among villagers and are scattered even today all across the Pali district. Some of them are big enough to have a name of their own and others are just there without a name but still serving the purpose they were created for.

46 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

WHERE TO STAY The choice is between home stays and luxury palace hotels.

You can take a pick based on your budget. www.railbandhu.in

NATURAL TREASURES Water bodies like johods and talabs are also home to countless domestic and stray migratory birds. They are preferred habitats of colorful birds like flamingos, pelicans, ibis and egrets that you can spot from a close distance. Pali is strewn with such water bodies and while some are natural formations in rocky depressions, others exist due to the formation of dams like Raipur Luni Dam.

MUST-DOS IN RAIPUR

Bird watching, star gazing, organic farming at a local farm, visiting the palace of the former Maharajah of Raipur (with prior permission) and a visit to the local chilli wholesale market where you will see tonnes of red chilies being sorted and packed.

Some of the resorts in the area offer eco friendly adventure sports like canoeing, rock climbing, etc.

If you plan to go flamingo watching, maintain a distance, be quiet and wear colours that match nature Some of the birds you will observe in the ponds of Raipur are flamingos, pelicans, black ibis, white ibis, red wattled lapwing, yellow wattled lapwing, black winged stilt and ring-necked plover. On the nearby trees and power lines you will find rose ringed parakeets, black winged kites and brahmani kites and as you move close to the village, you will see, the elusive house sparrow, now so rare in bigger cities but still holding the fort in villages of Rajasthan.

FLAMINGO WATCHING Many talabs or ponds in Pali are home to flamingos that are resident birds but move around from one pond to another depending on the water level and any kind of disturbance. It seems birds are intuitive and they know where they are safe. One of the reasons flamingos enjoy these waters is their shallow depth. As flamingos are

waders, they like to forage for food by dipping their beaks in shallow water and these village ponds are ideal for them to look for food. What is interesting to note is that though the flamingos appear to be carefree and oblivious to your presence, the moment you try to go near them or talk loudly, they take off as a group only to land in a nearby field or further away from you at a safer distance.

KEEP IN MIND So if you plan to watch them maintain a distance, be quiet and wear clothes that match the colours of nature like khaki, green and beige, totally avoiding bright colours like red, blue, orange, etc. As no proper records are easily available about the number of ponds and the birds flocking them, it is advisable to check with your hotel/homestay about the best place to visit for bird watching that is closeby.

STAR TRAILS As night falls and the cool desert air engulfs you, take an outdoor walk along the lake. Rural Rajasthan has the most unimaginable surprise for you in store.

With not a single cloud in sight, every constellation is clearly visible. A moonless night is perfect for star gazing and for clicking some star trail pictures. A star trail is a type of photograph that utilizes long-exposure times to capture the apparent motion of stars in the night sky due to the rotation of the Earth. A star trail photograph shows individual stars as streaks across the image, with longer exposures resulting in longer arcs. Dry winter months in Raipur provide a perfect opportunity to click star trails.

BIRD PARADISE Bharatpur in Rajasthan is another wellknown place for native as well as migrant species of birds that come from as far as Siberia and Central Asia for winter.

Khinchan is also famous for the demoiselle cranes. Locals in Khinchan have a tradition of welcoming these winged guests and making them feel at home.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 47

CSIR

TRANSFORMING LIVES AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India & President, CSIR

T

he Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today is one of the largest public funded R&D organisations in the world with a dynamic network of 38 national laboratories, 39 outreach centers and five units. Its R&D expertise and experience is embodied in about 4000 active scientists who are ably supported by about 7000 scientific and technical personnel.

CSIR has been conducting research in frontier areas of science such as Energy and Engineering, Mining and Minerals, Generic Drugs and Chemicals, Aerospace and other areas of strategic concern. The interventions of CSIR laboratories in providing safe drinking water in fluorideeffective regions, protective shelters in cyclone and tsunami effected areas, earthquake resistant building, new plant varieties and agricultural packages that have greatly increased farmers` incomes and low cost technologies for roads and houses in villages.

CSIR’s contribution in the baby food manufacturing is worth mentioning. It developed a process for manufacturing baby food from buffalo milk for the first time in the world. Denied a super computer for research purposes, CSIR took up the challenge and came up with India’s first parallel processing computer- the Flowsolver. And when it was time to give 48 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

CSIR has been a pioneer S&T organisation focused at generating knowledge, developing and deploying innovative technology and contributing to socio-economic development a push to the country`s Green Revolution, CSIR came up with the country`s first indigenous tractor- Swaraj and developed process for a number of pesticides.

CSIR contributions to drugs and pharma segment is outstanding - Eleven of the 14 new drugs developed in independent India are from CSIR. Today, CSIR is internationally benchmarked contemporary R,D & I organisation. It has been ranked 9th in the World in Government institutions according to the Scimago Institutions Ranking World Report 2016 and is the only Indian organisation to have found a place among the top 100 global institutions.

The contributions of CSIR have always been aligned to the national needs. CSIR is resolved to deliver desired knowledge base for the Government’s missions, such as ’Make in India’, ‘Innovate in India’, ‘Swachh Bharat’, ‘Swasth Bharat’, ‘Namami Gange’, ‘Digital India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Start-up India’.

BUILDING & NURTURING NATION’S S&T HUMAN CAPITAL CSIR’s role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy. It nurtures Research Scholars supporting them through fellowships, namely, Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs), Senior Research www.railbandhu.in

Fellowships (SRFs), Research Associates etc. It also provides extramural research funding to publicly funded institutions.

ENRICHING NATION’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO CSIR maintains a strong portfolio of patents, aiming at creating S&T niches in diverse technology domains. On an average, about 250 Indian patents and 300 foreign patents are filed by CSIR every year. CSIR licenses 13.3 per cent of its patents - a number much above the world average of 3-5 per cent. Amongst its peers in public-funded research organisations in the world, CSIR is a leader in terms of filing and securing patents worldwide.

S&T MELANGE – CSIR’S UNIQUE EDGE CSIR provides significant technological intervention in many areas which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, specialty chemicals &

IN FOCUS

The efforts of Team-CSIR are now fully devoted to high quality innovative science and R&D, which fulfills the aspirations of society. Our Government, led

by Hon’ble Prime Minister, who is also the President of the CSIR Society, has envisioned goals and outcomes for India. We are fully committed to these, in step with other Scientific Wings of the Country.

Dr. Girish Sahni DG, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR petrochemicals, glass & ceramics, medicinal plants & plants of economic value, leather, mining, metals & minerals, machinery & instrumentation, strategic sectors including aerospace etc. CSIR partners with Industry in a significant manner and its list of clientele is very impressive.

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CSIR plays a pivotal role in creating an enabling ecosystem for aerospace technology deployment in the country, by providing advanced technology solutions with a strong science footing. With its growing involvement in the Indian space program, its multidisciplinary activities and global positioning, CSIR provides vital support to all major National aerospace programs which include aircraft, missiles, launch vehicles, satellites, defence systems and services. Notable achievements of the CSIR are Hansa, technology components for Tejas, CNM5, Drishti, Dhvani, Head-Up Display, etc.

CSIR with its proven capacity in the aerospace sector and a focus on civil aviation aspires to develop a 90-100 seater civilian aircraft to create a new and enviable niche for the country.

Composite Trainer Aircraft

VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCING THE CAPACITY CSIR has contributed immensely for value added agriculture. CSIR efforts are focused at important medicinal & aromatic and dye plants, floriculture and the development of agriculture related machines/devices to enhance the income of farmers. CSIR has developed many new varieties of medicinal, aromatic and economic plants along with development of processes/machines for their value addition. Also in the domain of farm machinery and implements its contributions have been by way of farm implements and post-harvest technologies, such as improved techniques for processing and storage; processed products; high value products from spices etc. CSIR has developed technologies and S&T interventions to value-add the farm produce and make available nutritionally rich food products.

CSIR technologies are well deployed across the country and contribute significantly to both better production and improve the livelihood of farmers through value added agriculture. CSIR is strengthening modern biology to bring forth applications in the improvement of crops and medicinal plants, development of bio-fertilisers, biopesticides and other products of relevance.

AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE The strength of CSIR in modern science and drug development has positioned

MANY A FIRST – CSIR LEADING AND PAVING WAYS •F irst to develop baby milk powder from buffalo milk with excellent digestibility •F irst to develop indelible ink used in election for indelible mark •F irst to develop Non-steroidal once a week oral contraceptive pill ‘Saheli’ for women •F irst to develop indigenous tractor Swaraj – leading a helping hand in the Green revolution •F irst ever flowering of tissue-cultured bamboo with discovery of one of the smallest protein molecules - seminal plasmin •F irst to extract poly-metallic nodules from the ocean bed •F irst to build an all-composite small aircraft (Hansa) and 5 seater multipurpose aircraft CNM-5 •F irst of its kind broad spectrum reflectance spectroscopy based confocal microscope using supercontinuum light source •F irst in the world bio processing technology for leather, leading to paradigm shift in leather processing •F irst hand-held battery operated micro PCR - Patented in over 100 countries •F irst of its kind portfolio of Streptokinase – a vital, life saver injectable drug for cardiac problems •F irst of its kind DNA based Macro Chip for detection of eye infections Covering different organisms in one test within seven to eight hours, as compared to the conventional 3-7 days

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 49

IN FOCUS

Streptokinase

the organisation to lead in healthcare.

Its expertise and skills across domains, such as chemical biology, diagnostics and therapeutics against neglected and chronic diseases, biologics, characterised herbal formulations, and identification of new drug targets to fasten drug discovery, gives it a unique positioning for pursuing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary R&D. Notable achievements of the CSIR include: Streptokinase – Natural Streptokinase,

Contraceptive Pills

India’s first indigenous clot buster for heart attacks, followed by recombinant and third and fourth generation versions; Risorine, Prostalyn pill, once a week family planning drug Centchroman, Arteether, Memory Sure, Asmon, anti-arthritis herbal formulation, anti-fungal herbal formulation to name a few.

CHEMICALS, PETROCHEMICALS & ENERGY CSIR has contributed significantly in the areas of drugs & pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, chloralkali, lipids, catalysis, functional materials, corrosion, protection, coal, mining, energy, etc. Some of the 50 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

achievements are novel processes for ATBS, hydrazine hydrate and misoprostol, UF membranes for water purification, sulphate of potash, high purity salt, India’s first lithium-ion battery, SOFC and PEM fuel cells, ethanol and furfural from lignocellulosic biomass in bio refinery mode, reinforcement, corrosion protection coating for fence of Wagah border, Dindigul railway station, Radial gate components of Sardarsarovar dam, 1-2 propane-diol from bioglycerol, ENSEL process for biodiesel and bio lubricants from non-edible oils etc. In the petroleum sector, CSIR’s contributions have been wide ranging – from oil field chemicals and additives for drilling and transportation to the state-of-theart refinery processes. The major technological interventions include petroleum refining technology, including the development of separation, conversion and upgradation processes for crude oil supplied to the refinery together with synthesis of speciality and fine chemicals for treating and blending the refined crude. In petroleum segment, CSIR’s contribution includes wax deoiling technology at NRL, simultaneous production of US grade gasoline and pure benzene from FCC C6 heart cut at RIL refinery, Ram rocket fuel equivalent to T-6 fuel of Russian origin for BrahMos missile, soaker drug internals for visbreaking unit at IOCL refinery, etc. In chemical sector, the focus is on adequate and clean energy, strategic materials, CO2 capture and utilisation, coal to liquid technologies, coal gasification, bio avionics fuels, waste plastic to fuel and technologies related to sustainable chemical industry.

LEATHER AND LEATHER TECHNOLOGIES CSIR has placed India at the forefront globally in leather and leather technologies that have created a new industry which is product driven and is creating jobs across the country. In the domain of Leather Processing, CSIR has played a stellar role.

It also had played a key role in the growth of the tanning industry in India, making it green by providing environmentally sustainable technologies. It has provided cutting edge technology for the production of a wide variety of finished leathers and www.railbandhu.in

leather products. It has also trained and nurtured skilled manpower for leather industry. CSIR’s constituent laboratory – CLRI is recognised as a Centre of Excellence for cleaner leather production in the world.

GLASS AND CERAMICS CSIR has a unique knowledge-base which includes technologies for glass forming machines and glass linked equipment, various types of optical glasses, laser glass, infra-red transmitting filters, synthetic quartz single crystal, high-temperature protective enamels, high alumina ceramic seals, spacers and ceramic pottery. Some key achievements are C-ban d Optical Amplifier for Cable TV application, radiation shielding glasses, laser glasses, speciality glasses, anti scratch coatings on plastic ophthalmic lenses, ceramic based hip joint prostheses and hydroxyapatite based integrated orbital implants, garnet sand based hard abrasion resistant tiles, low melting high sodium content borosilicate glass beads, rare earth doped optical fiber, borosilicate glass nodules for immobilization of radioactive wastes from nuclear plants, etc.

ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION CSIR has been an active player in assisting electronics, instrumentation and process control industry in technology development, absorption, upgradation and diversification.

Ksheer scanner for quick detection of diverse adulterants in milk, useful for dairy and milk cooperatives has been developed and deployed at a large scale in the country as an effective measure to ensure high quality milk. Confocal microscope based on supercontinuum light source for high resolution scanning is another significant contribution. Advanced earthquake warning system developed by CSIR is being used by Delhi Metro. CSIR supports the Health Sector with its low-cost innovations in the areas of medical diagnostics/devices based on micro sensors, novel prosthetic aids and robotic aids for surgery. In addition, CSIR has a strong support for electronics related

to pollution control devices and developing photovoltaics in the energy sector.

CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE – BUILDING NATIONAL CAPACITY CSIR has been catalysing and enabling the civil infrastructure planning, particularly of the roads, buildings and bridges by providing an up-to-date knowledge base and human resources through strategic alliances. It lays special emphasis on the development of alternate construction materials utilising waste, economising on energy, disaster mitigation, solutions for affordable housing and precast ferro cement toilet core unit.

CSIR has developed an indigenous substitute of Ukraine clay for the ceramic tiles, which has reduced the Ukraine clay requirement from 20% to about 1%. Over the last few decades, CSIR has contributed significantly in developing innovative solutions towards costeffective and safe utilisation of various kinds of wastes including fly ash. Over 130 million tonnes of fly ash is generated annually. It carries great potential as a resource material for developing value added products such as bricks, tiles, cement, and blocks.

EARTH SCIENCES, ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT CSIR has been a major contributor for evolving national policies for environmental management and building up competencies for judicious resource management. It carries out application-oriented research on earth resources and natural hazards assessment.

Some significant achievements in this area include: first-ever geochemical baseline maps in Cauvery basin for environmental management; quake-proof earthquake shelters; prediction and early warning of tropical cyclones; VSAT network [WAN] for online monitoring of the seismicity of northeast India; Delineation of arsenic contaminated areas using geophysical methods in parts of Bihar; Technologies for removal of arsenic, iron, fluoride and salinity in drinking water; common effluent treatment plants; remediation of ecosystem degraded due to metals at several locations, using biotechnological approaches etc. CSIR

is working on the dry beneficiation of coal and separation of rare earth metals from secondary resources. CSIR with the desired R&D efforts and basic understanding of the ocean resources and related phenomenon aims to harness energy (gas hydrates), food, minerals, drugs, and understand climate and environment for the benefit of fishermen and coastal population of the country in general and the industry in particular. For better understanding and modelling of earth processes, it is pursuing fundamental research in integrating geology, geophysics, geochemistry and geochronology and mathematical modelling to the evolution of earth’s crust, lithosphere and core in space and geologic deep-time. For improving predictability of natural hazards and reduction of disaster, CSIR aims to develop new scientific approaches relevant to catastrophic earth process, such as large earthquakes, tsunamis etc. The desired knowledge base will be delivered to mitigate the environmental hazards of air, water and ground pollution, with a focus on green technology and green products, enabling a clean ecosystem.

SOME OF THE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE EMERGING NEEDS AND CHANGING TIMES •L everaging Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for meeting the needs of the country and economic value creation.

•E nhancing Industry Partnerships and Last Mile Linkages: with the objective to accelerate technology deployment and commercialisation at large scale.

•M easures to enhance S&T based entrepreneurship and job creation to build a structured large scale Skill Development Initiative that meets the demands of the country using the state of the art infrastructure and human resources of CSIR. •P rogressive Human Resource Policies to attract and retain the best talents.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT As a socially conscious organisation, CSIR has been providing the knowledge-base needed for socio-economic development in the country. It has developed desired S&T interventions for the prevailing problems in rural areas and for those people at the base of the economic pyramid.

CSIR’s effort is rooted in the idea that communities, even when distressed, have the fundamental desire and capacity to improve their economic status and quality of life. Technologies have been developed in the area of cultivation and processing of plants of economic value, farm machinery, food and food processing, water, brass & metal cluster, municipal solid waste disposal etc. The developed technologies have been gainfully utilised across the country.

CSIR – THE PATH AHEAD CSIR is repositioning itself towards technology and intellectual property development, translation and commercialisation with a major focus on enhancing industrial competitiveness and entrepreneurship, benefitting the masses. CSIR today is focused largely on “Technology Innovation and Translational Research and Commercialisation” to achieve the national goals. CSIR is also working in a major way to solve the problems faced by common citizens, including the poorest of the poor, through desired scientific and technological interventions in collaboration with industry and other scientific arms of the government. On the societal front, other mandates include large-scale skill development and employment generation.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 51

INTERACTIVE

postcards Readers write back and share their memories with us

FEEDBACK Train journeys to beautiful destinations have always been my favourite. I love reading Rail Bandhu magazine as the content is good and one can know about IR’s new initiatives and upcoming projects. The latest edition on Celebrating Freedom is spectacular.

SIDHARTH via email

Enjoyed reading Rail Bandhu magazine. Each and every article talks about the rich heritage of our nation. Good work and cheers.

Western Ghats Station Pic shared by:

JAISUMAN via email

Rail Bandhu magazine is very insightful. It showcases a great blend of news, art and culture of India. Especially the article on Parchinkari art form of Agra was very nice. Learned a lot!

Kudos to the whole team!

HIMANSHU SRIVASTAV via email

VIVEK SINHA

The beauty of Assam captured at New Bongaigoan Pic shared by:

SHUBHAM GUPTA

Rail Bandhu Magazine Pic shared by: PROF DR SWAPAN KUNDU

It was an awesome journey from Chandigarh to New Delhi. Of course Shatabdi is always on time. There was high security in the train on August 15th. Also, loved reading Rail Bandhu, it’s an awesome magazine and is very informative. Very good for such short journeys.

ANSHUMAN DIKSHIT via email

Ajmer Railway Station Pic shared by:

NIKIL JAIN

The journey from Howrah to CSTM via Duranto was amazing.

I came across Rail Bandhu magazine and it proved to be a perfect travel partner. I really loved its articles.

ANAY JHA via email

52 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

Chiplun Railway Station Pic shared by:

ASTHA JAIN

Traveling from New Delhi to NJP Pic shared by:

AMIT BATRA

Captured Tundla junction while travelling by New Delhi - Lucknow Shatabdi Pic shared by:

LET US KNOW WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING Journeys are best remembered through postcards. Next time you travel by a train, do remember to take a picture of your journey or anything that catches your eye.

We will publish the best entries here.

MANISH MADAN

SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT THE MAGAZINE WRITE TO US AT

railbandhu@maxposure.in

JOIN, LIKE AND SHARE AT

www.facebook.com/railbandhu

FOLLOW US ON

www.twitter.com/Rail_Bandhu

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 53

CABIN CONVERSATION

A Melodious

TRACK Talking about her fascination for songs and trains, singer Tulsi Kumar shares how she is longing to sing a train song Text: Shillpi A Singh

56 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

S

inger Tulsi Kumar, who crooned the song, Mera Highway Star with rapper Raftaar that featured her sister, designer-turned-actor, Khushali Kumar and herself, is longing to sing a train song. Kumar wants the song to be similar to her favourite Bollywood number from the 80s, Hoga Tumse Pyara Kaun, from Nasir Hussain’s film, Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai. “Hoga Tumse Pyara Kaun is a romantic number and was the original on-top-of-a-train song sequence that has stayed on with me since I first watched it as a child. RD Burman’s music, Majrooh Sultanpuri’s lyrics and Shailendra Singh’s voice made the song so memorable,” quips the singer, talking about her fascination for songs and trains. “I almost re-lived those memories while watching the Chaiyya Chaiyya song from Dil Se, which also showcased actors Malaika Arora Khan and Shah Rukh Khan singing and dancing atop a moving train. Another memorable old track, Hum Dono Do Premi from the movie Ajnabee, had actors Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman singing atop a train,” she adds.

NOTEWORTHY According to Kumar, who made her singing debut with music composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya in 2006, “Songs filmed on a train tend to stay longer in public memory because they have an instant connect with the audience.” In her musical career until now, Kumar has sung a variety of songs that suit different moods and moments. She shares, “I don’t want to be typecast as someone who wants to sing only soft numbers or peppy tracks, but want to keep experimenting with my voice, modulating it further and adding to the musical range, making it diverse. I want to be remembered as a versatile singer.”

HER FATHER’S VOICE Tulsi’s father, the music baron late Gulshan Kumar, wanted her to take up singing as a career. He enrolled her in Suresh Wadkar’s music class in Mumbai

Songs filmed on a train tend to stay longer in public memory because they have an instant connect with the audience and Tulsi started receiving training from him when she was barely seven. After Gulshan’s untimely demise in 1997, the family moved to Delhi, and it was her mother who then ensured that she got the best training in music. “I am grateful to my mother who enrolled me in a music class and I received formal training in light classical music as my primary focus was on playback singing,” says Tulsi.

Talking about her singing skills, she says, “My next rendition has to be better than the last one, and I keep working on my voice to hit that perfect note. Learning is a continuous process.”

Nostalgic Train Travel Trains have been an inseparable part of Tulsi’s growing up years in Delhi.

Talking about her recent rail journey to Chandigarh, the singer shared, “We had to visit Chandigarh for a promotional tour. I thought, why not take a train? I booked my tickets and travelled just like any other passenger on the DelhiChandigarh Shatabdi.” For Tulsi, the best takeaway from the train trip was the connect with her fans. “I clicked selfies with copassengers and loved it.

Nothing connects India like trains and I am glad I took a train,” she adds.

The trip also proved to be a nostalgic experience for Tulsi as it brought back memories of her childhood days when her family used to travel frequently to Jammu by train. “Train trips have always been synonymous with fun unlimited. As kids we loved getting on a train and spending hours eating, laughing and chatting.

Trains have an old-world charm,” says Tulsi.

SIBLING REVELRY Tulsi has doled out three singles - Mere Papa, Mainu Ishq Da Lagya Rog and Mera Highway Star - in collaboration with sister Khushali. “The three songs are different from each other. Mere Papa was a tribute to my father, Mainu Ishq was a recreated version from Mahesh Bhatt’s Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, and Mera Highway Star is a funky and peppy song that celebrates girl power,” she informs.

WORK WISE Tulsi recently featured in ‘The MixTape’, a music-based show that was launched on T-Series’ YouTube channel. Apart from that, she is collaborating with Guru Randhawa and Jashn Singh for singles in Hindi and Punjabi, respectively. She has sung a peppy number, Goggles, in Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor starrer Mubarakan with Sonu Nigam, Arman Malik and Neeti Mohan. She has also won the Best Female Playback Singer award for Soch Na Sake from Airlift at IIFA 2017.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 57

IN FOCUS

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS

HUMAN HEALTH Climate change will bring new and emerging health issues that needs to be addressed through global cooperation

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Shri J.P. Nadda flagging off the relief material to the flood affected families in Assam, Manipur and Gujarat, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.

O

ver the last 50 years, the global climate is changing as the earth becomes warmer. Human activities have released sufficient quantities of carbon dioxide and green house gases to affect global climate.

We are experiencing the significant impacts of climate change in the form of changing weather pattern, rising sea level and more extreme weather events, such as Kashmir floods (2014), Uttarakhand flash floods (2013), Tsunami (2004) 58 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

are some vivid examples. Globally an estimated 12.6 million deaths are caused by avoidable environmental risk factors every year.

Shri J. P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society recently flagged off relief material to the flood affected families in Assam, Manipur and Gujarat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have released the first batch of relief material worth around `3.15 crore containing medicines, mosquito nets, clothes, etc., www.railbandhu.in

Climate change will bring new and emerging health issues, including heat waves, cold spells, and other extreme events.

Heat stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and renal diseases. Pollen and other aeroallergen levels are also high in extreme heat that can trigger asthma.

waves, cold spells, and other extreme events. Heat stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and renal diseases. Pollen and other aeroallergen levels are also high in extreme heat that can trigger asthma.

An increase in frequency of extreme events such as storms, floods, droughts, and cyclone directly affects the human health in terms of loss of life and injury and affects indirectly through loss of houses; population displacement; contamination of water supplies; loss of food production; increased risk of epidemics of infectious diseases and damage to infrastructure for provision of health services.

PROTECTING HEALTH FROM CLIMATE CHANGE

and will soon send the second batch as well. We will make sure that there is adequate supply of relief material and whoever needs it reaches themâ&#x20AC;?, Shri Nadda said.

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMAN HEALTH Climate change can affect human health in number of ways, for instance by changing the severity and frequency of health problems already exiting in that area, creating unanticipated health problems in places where they have not previously occurred, disturbing foodproducing ecosystem and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events.

Certain groups in the community are more susceptible to climate change because of their age (children and

elderly), gender (pregnant women), social structure (indigenous population, poverty, migration) or health conditions.

Many infectious diseases including water borne, vector borne diseases are sensitive to climate and show seasonal variation.

Diarrheal diseases are more common during rainy season. Both drought and floods are risk factor for water borne diseases (cholera, and various diarrhoeal diseases).

Climate change enhances the transmission season and expands the geographical distribution of vector-borne diseases (like dengue, malaria) as warmer temperature and humidity favours the breeding of insect vectors.

Climate change will bring new and emerging health issues, including heat

Climate change is a global challenge that needs the action from all people. In late 2015, to address climate change, more than 190 countries approved Paris Agreement at the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris. In the agreement, all countries agreed to work to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and to make best efforts to keep it to 1.5 degrees, for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

India laid strong foundations for greater global cooperation on climate action through its pledge for Paris Agreement.

India will cut its emissions intensity by 33-35 per cent of 2005 levels by 2030.

Promotion of renewable energy by Indian government is a strong commitment towards climate change. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot we can also do to prevent climate change in our daily life including use of climate friendly transportation, save energy, go solar, harvest rain water, reduce waste and promote urban green spaces, (and even more ways to prevent climate change). We have a much better future in store for us if we act quickly and make significant changes in our lifestyle.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 59

HERITAGE HALT

TERRACOTTA temples of Bengal

Bengal is synonymous with exquisite terracotta temples.

Glorious edifices of this art can be found in many districts across this East Indian State Text & Photos: Svetlana Baghawan

T

erracotta temples are the pride of Bengal and they are an integral part of Indian art history. Though this centuries-old, baked earth art, has been popular throughout the world, in Bengal the craftsmanship reaches a whole new level of excellence. Among the terracotta structures, Bishnupur in Bankura district reigns supreme for having some of the best examples of terracotta art in India.

However, Bengal’s terracotta trails do not end there and the lesser known gems are as magnificent as the famous ones.

TRADITIONAL STYLE Hooghly district’s Ananta Basudeba temple is perhaps one of the least unsung terracotta temples of Bengal. Located in Bansberia, only 50 kilometres away from Kolkata, the temple is often overshadowed by the lotus bud domed beauty of its famous neighbour, Hanseswari temple. Built by wealthy zamindars of yesteryears, both the temples stand side-by-side and the close resemblance of Hanseswari temple to the onion-domed St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow hogs the limelight.

However, for many, the best part lies in the decorative niches of the Ananta Basudeba Temple. Small, elegant and adhering to the Ratna style of temple architecture, Ananta Basudeba is crowned by an octagonal 60 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

pinnacle. Built by Rameshwar Datta in 1679, this lovely temple is covered with intricate terracotta art as far as eyes can see. They are so fine and detailed that the great poet, Rabindranath Tagore, was said to have requested the eminent painter, Nandalal Bose, to document the terracotta panels in his sketches. Interestingly, Ananta Basudeba’s terracotta panels are a unique mix of subjects. A healthy amount of religious figures like goddess Kali and Durga and lord Krishna lie interspersed with scenes from daily life. There are also

Pic credit: Shutterstock

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 61

HERITAGE HALT

QUICK FACTS Terracotta was the only known type of ceramic produced until the

14 century th

The typical firing temperature of terracotta is around

1,000

degrees celsius

Renaissance sculpture re-established terracotta as a major medium of artistic expression and creativity

(Below) The temple walls have fancy motifs, symmetry of structure and intriguing brickwork; (Left) Beautiful carvings of celestial figurines and symbols of Hindu mythology

dancing girls and water-bourne voyages.

Though small, the intricate details of the Ananta Basudeba temple can easily take up two to three hours to explore.

VAISHANAV STYLE The next destination of Guptipara lies very close to Bansberia and it is on the Howrah - Katwa local train line too.

The octagonal pinnacled Ramchandra Temple is a part of the complex of four Vaishnav temples, which are renowned for their exquisite terracotta panels.

Collectively known as the Chaitanya, Brindabanchandra, Ramchandra and Krishnachandra temples, Guptiparaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vaishnav temples host an interesting mix of Bengal temple architectural styles, terracotta work and frescoes.

Since the construction of these temples took place during different historical periods, they vary in their structural styles and preservation status. The oldest Chaitanya temple was built in the mid 16th century. Its terracotta carvings have not survived the passing of centuries and the fresco covered Brindabanchandra temple also shares the same fate. The Krishnachandra temple is better known for its frescoes and there is only a smattering of terracotta work on its outer walls.

The elegant Ramchandra temple compensates for their lack of terracotta artwork and every inch of this structure is covered with beautifully carved burnt brick designs. It is a single-storey temple containing a treasure trove of intricate terracotta work and the carvings depict scenes from Ramayana, royal processions, voyages, everyday life and dancing girls.

ORNAMENTAL STYLE The next destination on the terracotta trail is the famous town of Ambika Kalna. Better known as Kalna, it lies in the Bardhaman district and gives Bishnupur a tough competition as the

62 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

The carvings on Ramchandra temple depict scenes from Ramayana, royal processions, voyages and dancing girls four sides. Scenes from daily life, Hindu mythology and gods and goddesses adorn the red burnt brick panels. The work is intricately detailed and excels in comparison to the limestone stucco work of the neighbouring Lalji temple.

The beautifully preserved magnificent terracotta panels of richly decorated Krishna Chandraji temple compliment perfectly with amazing limestone stucco work and is indeed a visual delight.

Arched entrance with miniature sculpture and decorative motifs

best temple town of Bengal. Located on the river Bhagirathi, Kalna is a very ancient town which reached its golden age in the 18 th century under the patronage of the kings of Bardhaman. They lavished the town with numerous magnificent temples and got them decorated with terracotta ornamentations. A few of them have been beautifully preserved and this temple town is a delight for terracotta lovers. Its main highlight is the Rajbari Complex which has the maximum concentration of temples of various architectural styles.

How to reach To follow a terracotta trail of places around Kolkata, it is advisable to reach there by a morning train on the HowrahKatwa line.

Built over a period of hundred years, the Rajbari Complex consists of the Pratapeshwar temple, Rasmancha, Lalji temple, Vijay Vidyanath temple, Krishnachandraji temple and more. The smallest and the most ornate among them is the Pratapeshwar temple and it has rich terracotta ornamentations covering its

Despite the grandeur of the Rajbari Complex, the standalone Gopalji temple of Gopalbari turns out to be a bigger surprise in Kalna and the rich preserved terracotta panels of this temple display a staggering amount of erotic subjects. The artwork covers the entire length of the spired temple and erotica, hunting, trading, flowers, wars, dancers and European men and women are depicted by them.

Their detailing is mind blowing and the miniature panels contain moustachioed men, sporting pleated turbans, bejewelled ladies, mythical figurines and animals, barges, etc., depicting Hindu religious stories. Terracotta flower wreaths delicately line along the entire panels and their open petals form irregular perfect circles. Lacy filigree mesh fills up the awkward gaps and the fine workmanship is par excellence.

The elaborate intricacy of terracotta artwork dons an intensely religious aura in Bengal and its lovely domed temples come covered in terracotta figures, flowers, animals, mythology, current social scenario to erotica. Their glazed detailed surfaces turn into magnificent storybooks and the lesser known terracotta trails in Bengal can be a very rewarding experience.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 63

FINE DESIGN

An Exquisite

NECROPOLIS The Paigah Tombs in Hyderabad stand out for the beauty of their delicate and unusual decorative elements Text: Brinda Gill

F

rom the spectacular Golconda Fort spread out across a hill to the charming Charminar in the heart of the bustling old city, the regal Chowmahalla Palace, the Salar Jung Museum, which is a string of galleries adorned with prized artefacts, the exquisitely restored hotel Taj Falaknuma Palace and more... the treasures of Hyderabad are a history buffs delight. While these sites are famous, there is the lesser known Paigah Tombs complex, which locals suggest, is worth a visit for its exquisite architectural details, serenity and insight into history.

THE PAIGAHS The Paigah nobility were regarded as the first among the noble families of Hyderabad, entrusted with the hereditary command of the Paigahs or household troops of the Nizam, the sovereign of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. Marriage of Paigah noblemen with daughters of the Nizams, over generations, further strengthened their bond with the ruling family. The Paigah commanders and troops were deeply loyal and trustworthy, and the head of the Paigah noble family was regarded as next in importance to the Nizam. The Paigahs rendered services to the Nizam, the state and people, and patronised art, literature, sports and built beautiful palaces. They held important positions and enjoyed exclusive privileges within the Nizam’s dominions.

The origins of the Paigah noble family are traced to Abul Fateh Khan, Tegh Jung Bahadur, who in the early 1750s was appointed Commanderin-Chief of 12,000 troops, including cavalry and infantry by Mir Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II (1734-1803) in appreciation of his nobility and loyalty. He was conferred the honorific title Paigah that means pomp and high rank. For the maintenance of the troops, Abul Fateh Khan was granted jagirs in Berar, Hyderabad and Bijapur, covering an area of 4,134 square miles that yielded an annual revenue of about `30 lakhs.

He was conferred the title of Shams-ul-Umra or the Sun among the Nobles, which went on to become the family title.

Abul Fateh Khan passed way in 1786, and was succeeded by his son Fakhruddin Khan, Shams-ul-Umra II. The Nizam conferred the title

A long corridor with exquisite architecture

The Paigahs held important positions and enjoyed exclusive privileges within the Nizam’s Dominions

QUICK FACTS The Indo-Islamic architecture of the Paigah Tombs is a mix of both the Asaf Jahi and the Rajputana styles. You will also see decor in fabulous stucco work, representing the Mughal, Persian and Deccan style too.

The geometrical designs with their perforated screens are unique in their make and craftsmanship.

Amir-e-Kabir on him, and married his daughter Sahebzadi Bashirunissa Begum to him (1797); this marriage brought the two families close and forged a kinship between them. Fakhruddin Khan’s descendants upheld their responsibilities and also married daughters of the Nizams, thus strengthening their relations with the Nizam’s family. The Paigah mausoleum complex is home to tombs of thirty-two Paigah nobles and their families spanning eight generations. The beauty of the mausoleums speaks of the graceful life they have lead.

A SERENE COMPLEX A quiet road winds through a residential neighbourhood in Pisal Banda and leads to a simple gateway-cum-drum house. The interior is dotted with trees and mausoleums, and a metal pointed archway below the apex of which is a motif of the sun with emanating rays flanked by two daggers and the word Paigah below indicates the provenance of the complex. The Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 65

FINE DESIGN

How to reach The Paigah tombs are located at Phisal Banda about four kilometres from Charminar Pillar and lintel of these tombs speak of architectural and decorative excellence

path leads to a metal board depicting the plan of Paigah tombs.

To the far left stands a mosque with a water body on its front side and mausoleums to the right, strategically located for the prayers to spread across the tombs facing the mosque.

The oldest tomb, built in the 1780s, located next to the pool, is that of Abul Fateh Khan, the founder of the Paigah dynasty.

Moving right through the complex and along the long passage, graced with stucco decorations, framed by a series of beautiful cusped arches are exquisite tombs and cenotaphs of Paigah nobles, their wives and families across generations. Among them is the cenotaph of Fakhruddin Khan, son of the founder of the Paigah dynasty and son-in-law of Nizam II, set in a marble pavilion that has an ostrich egg hung upon it as a symbol of royalty, and the cenotaph of Rafi-ud-din Kah, grandson of the founder, that bears quotations from the holy Quran.

The cenotaph of Nawab Bashir-ud-Daulah is surmounted by a carved marble block that changes colour according to the seasons.

66 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Presenting a different decorative element is the cenotaph of Hussain ul-Nissa Begum, the daughter of the fifth Nizam, embellished with fluid floral pietra dura motifs.

EXQUISITE DETAILS The presence of pillar and lintel as well as cusped arches; of double columns and pilasters; of stucco decorations, marble jalis and fretted wooden doors; inlaid calligraphy and peitra dura, speak of architectural and decorative elements of different traditions that are crafted exquisitely and seamlessly integrated to create beautiful spaces. The piece-de-resistance are the decorative jalis, in a spectrum of patterns from a galaxy of stars to a sea of waves, a spread of flowers, a stretch of buds, an expanse of honeycomb-like cells and more, that bring in light and breeze whilst cutting out the harsh glare of the Deccan sun with the utmost beauty.

Equally exquisitely created, almost as if they were crafted from a pliable material, are ribbed columns with creepers, and wall decorations like of a vase from which emerges a lush plant.

There are subtle touches such as fretted double doors bearing a contiguous motif that completes when the doors meet. www.railbandhu.in

INTERESTING FACTS Paigahs were very close to the Nizams of Hyderabad. Their bonds strengthened, when a Paigah royal, Fakhruddin Khan, married the daughter of the second Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1797.

Since then, the Paigahs were considered next only to the Nizams.

Paigahs were the first palace builders of Hyderabad. The Falaknuma Palace, built by Nawab Vikarul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Umra, Iqbaluddoula, is the most luxurious hotel in Hyderabad.

WIDE ANGLE

68 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

Trivia

The founder of Champaner, Vanraj Chavda, titled the city after the name of his best friend Champa, also known as Champaraj.

The Oscar nominated film Lagaan is set in Champaner.

A historical trail in

Champaner This ancient city of Gujarat is a treasure trove of monuments that belong to the pre-Mughal period Text & Photos: Sugato Tripathy

W

atching the sunlight filtered to a latticework of dappled shadows on the floor through the ornate windows of Jami Masjid can be a humbling experience.

Deemed as one of the finest mosques ever built in Gujarat, its grandeur is breathtaking.

A walk through the damp dark alleys, with the occasional attendance of bats amidst the ruins of the 16th century monument, will take you back to the bygone era when Champaner flourished as the vibrant capital of Pavagadh under the aegis of Delhi Sultans during the late 1400s. Replete with the ruins of a fortress, numerous mosques, temples, tombs and stepwells, the area is a historical feast and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004, the first and only one of Gujarat. Settled in the preMughal era, the monuments are a fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

Helical StepWell Gujarat boasts of more than 500 stepwells and few of these date back to 600 AD. Located on the Halol-Pavagadh road is the only helical stepwell in Gujarat that was probably built during the 16th century AD. A picturesque garden surrounds the structure. The spiral staircase winding down the 50 feet well gets narrower towards the base. There is no scientific reason to support the making of such uncanny Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 69

RB Sept 17.indb 69

9/11/17 8:18 PM

WIDE ANGLE

Saher-ki-Masjid is a fusion of the Indo-Islamic architecture

architecture. With the Pavagadh hill serving as a backdrop, it is the perfect start to the exploration of Champanerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical area.

CHAMPANER FORT Vanraj Chavda built the city of Champaner in the 8 th century AD. He was the most renowned king of the Chavda dynasty.

The majestic high walls of the crumbling citadel are a testament to the glorious days the city witnessed during the 14th century under the rule of Khichi Rajputs. It is said, the city prospered under their rule until it was invaded by Mahmud Begada (grandson of erstwhile Sultan of Delhi, Mohammed Shah, who built the Ahmedabad city). He captured the city of Champaner after a 20-months long battle with the incumbent ruler Raval Jaisingh in mid-15th century.

This explains the presence of the various mosques built during this period in a city, which was a Hindu kingdom for 650 years.

After Champaner was raided by Mughal King Humayun in 1535 AD, the reigning Sultan fled to Ahmedabad abandoning the city.

70 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

The sands of time engulfed the settlement and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discovered until 1879 when the British archaeologists stumbled upon this forgotten city.

SAHER-KI-MASJID Built only for royalty, this impending structure served as a private mosque.

Typical to all other structures here, it is a fusion of Indo-Islamic architecture. Built during the 16th century, it is a mix of Indian trabeate (pillar and beam) and Islamic arcuate (column and arch) style. The central arched entrance is flanked by two beautiful minarets on either side. There are five large domes corresponding to each arch in the mosque imparting a unique view from front. The mosque consists of a large prayer hall filled with a labyrinth of pillars and five mihrabs.

JAMI MASJID Built in 1508, it is a world heritage monument and is considered to be one of the finest mosques ever built in Gujarat. www.railbandhu.in

THE NOTED CHAMPANER GATE The Champaner Gate (Darwaja), serves as the Northern gateway to the old city of Vadodara (Baroda). This gate faces northwards towards Champaner and was named after the fort captured by Mehmud Begada.

It was strategically important for the Sultans to protect the capital of Gujarat Sultanate, Champaner, from any attack. This was among the few gates from where Elephants could pass.

QUICK FACTS

The volcanic hill of Pavagadh forms a part of the vast 3,280 acre Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park Large manicured lawns grace the premises and the inside courtyard. Another befitting example of the Indo-Islamic architecture, the mosque is raised on a high plinth and can be accessed through three imposing porches on the north, south and east.

The walls on the eastern side porch have intricate carvings and jaali work making it the most spectacular entrance of the mosque. Two towering minars (30m) guard the central entrance as sentinels. Walking inside the imposing structure, one canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but marvel at the northern section of the main prayer hall. It is separated by a delicately carved perforated screen. With many of the designed perforations broken, one would wonder how beautiful it would have been in its time. Another remarkable structure in the premises is the huge octagonal ablution tank, probably built for pilgrims. Series of fragmented steps in

Best time to visit July to February

Must Buy

Small steel finger rings are considered to be sacred and are available at almost all the souvenir shops.

It is said that these should only be bought in pairs.

Must Try

The cable car service is open from 6 am-6 pm.

The short-but-steep six-minutes ride from one summit to another is exhilarating.

The trapezium shaped stones and quirky architecture of Saat Kaman

the form of a triangle at each level gives it a fascinating appearance.

KEVDA AND NAGINA MASJID Two other notable structures near Jami Masjid are Kevda Masjid and Nagina Masjid.

Situated at the far end of the ChampanerPavagadh Archaeological Park, both these places are better known for their unique cenotaphs. The one at Kevda is built in Roman style and the other one at Nagina is much more impressive. Standing at 50 feet, the artwork is considered to be one of the finest in Islamic architecture. With openings on all four sides, the walls, columns and niches are delicately carved with floral and geometrical designs.

SAAT KAMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PAVAGADH HILLS The volcanic hill of Pavagadh forms the other part of the vast 3,280 acre Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

Part of the Southern Aravalli range, the hill is characterised by steep rock formations, dense vegetation and reddish-orange rhyolite boulders. On the western side of the crumbled Pavagadh fort lies Saat Kaman (Seven Arcs). Its quirky architecture with trapezium-shaped stones locked with the technique of pestle-mortar joint is intriguing. Built probably in the 15th century AD, the reason for its construction is unknown. Only five arcs remain now. The place provides a green aerial view of the entire town of Champaner.

KALIKA MATA TEMPLE Perched on the top of Pavagadh Hill is the Kalika Mata Temple. Built between 10 th 11th century AD, it is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India. It stood as an epitome of Hindu religion during the rule of the Rajput Chauhans. At the end of the ghat road lies the small village of Machi which serves as the base station for the temple. From here cable car services are available to get to the summit. The ropeway is short yet exciting with magnificent views of the valley below.

From the cable car station, it is another vertiginous climb of 250 stairs to reach the temple.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 71

DREAM SCAPE

Poetry in

STONE Karnatakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jewel Hampi enriches you, historically and architecturally Text: Bindu Gopal Rao

72 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

H

ampi is a town like no other. Well, which other place has the kind of heritage that dates back to the times of the Hoysalas and despite of largely being in ruins, manages to attract attention every time? This is probably also why, Hampi is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stone formations, ruins of history and cultural connections makes this city in northern Karnataka a much soughtafter travel destination. Hampi was believed to be one of the richest and largest cities in the world in its hey days. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Legend has it that this place is the site of Kishkindha, the empire of monkey king Vaali and his younger brother, Sugreeva, and has a strong connection with

Built in 15th century AD, the Vijaya Vittala Temple is a testament to the Vijayanagara style of art and architecture centrestage in Hampi the great Indian epic Ramayana as well. The Tungabhadra river flows through Hampi which makes it a haven for birds as well. The city has so many wonderful sights that one will need to spend at least a week’s time over here to cover them all in detail.

Here are some places that must be on your radar when you visit Hampi.

VITTALA TEMPLE COMPLEX Well known and popular among the ruins of Hampi, and in a sense, a way of identifying the town, is the iconic stone chariot that is also a symbol of Karnataka Tourism within the Vittala Temple Complex. The stone chariot is believed to be a reproduction of the processional wooden chariot and has an image of Vishnu’s vehicle Garuda. Built in 15th century AD, the Vijaya Vittala Temple is a testament to the Vijayanagara style of art and architecture and the temple is dedicated to Vittala, a form of Vishnu. This sprawling complex has temples, pavilions and halls. The massive pillars in the congregation hall are made of single granite blocks. In fact, some of the slender pillars here produce musical notes when tapped. But touching these pillars is not allowed in today’s date. The marriage hall, festival hall as well as the shrines of several goddesses are part of this temple complex. Hiring an experienced guide who will explain the details of the complex will certainly prove useful.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM If you like history, the Archaeological Museum of Hampi will entice you with its collection of sculptures and antiques while giving you a great insight into the mighty Vijaynagara dynasty.

The well laid out museum has four galleries

A top view of the archeological site at Hampi

QUICK FACTS The first historical record of settlement in Hampi dates back to

1CE

Vijayanagara was originally encompassed by

7 lines

of fortifications, which had many bastions and gateways The annual Hampi Utsav is a

3-day long carnival

and the first gallery has sculptures of gods and goddesses. The Central Hall is a replica of the Hampi temple complete with sculptures of Shiva and Nandi. The second gallery has a large display of armoury, copper plate grants, religious metal objects, brass plates and gold and copper coins of the Vijaynagara dynasty. The fourth gallery displays antiquities belonging to the pre-historic and proto-historic period, medieval hero stones and sati stones. It also exhibits some other excavated items such as stucco figurines, iron objects and shards of porcelain among other things.

VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE Lord Virupaksha is the main deity of the Vijaynagara rulers and the 7th century Virupaksha Temple takes centrestage in Hampi. The temple was a modest creation initially but there have been several additions to the structure during the Chalukya and Hoysala time periods. The nine-tiered temple tower faces the famous Hampi Bazaar and the intricately carved mandapas and towers are lined across the temple complex.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE The Royal Enclosure was once the seat of power of the Vijaynagara rulers. It is a wide open ground with several small shelters Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 73

DREAM SCAPE

Coracle boats in Tungabhadra river

with important relics. This place houses the 100-pillared king’s audience hall, a stepped tank, an underground chamber and the Mahanavami Dibba, the tallest structure in the area.

QUEEN’S BATH Located in the south-west corner, the Queen’s Bath is a rectangular complex encircled by a big water channel that is believed to have been used by the queen to bathe in. All around is a huge circular veranda that faces a large open sky pool in its middle. It is said that the pool used to be filled with fragrant water and flowers during the reign of the Queen. The Indo-Saracenic style of architecture makes for a compelling structure. There is a small garden outside the Queen’s Bath.

HAMPI BAZAAR The Hampi Bazaar or the Virupaksha Bazaar is a kilometre-long street in front of the Virupaksha Temple, flanked on both sides of the street with old pavilions believed to be part of a flourishing market in the past. It is said that this is the place where jewels and precious 74 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

stones used to be traded when Vijayanagara empire was at its peak. There is a huge Nandi located on the east side of the street where the annual Hampi festival is held.

HEMAKUTA HILL TEMPLES If you wish to witness a bird’s eye view of the ruins of Hampi, head to Hemakuta Hill that houses a large number of temples, archways and pavilions within large wide-stoned walls.

Most temples here are dedicated to lord Shiva and the hilltop has the Moola Virupaksha Temple, which is believed to be the original Virupaksha temple.

SASIVEKALU GANESHA This is a large statue of Lord Ganesha and the name comes from its resemblance to the mustard seed (Sasivekalu in Kannada). This statue is inspired from an incident in Hindu mythology when lord Ganesha had eaten so much food that his stomach almost burst and he tied a snake around his belly to help himself! The monolithic statue is 2.4 mt in height and carved out of a huge boulder. Also, check out the Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple located close by. www.railbandhu.in

MUST VISIT Built in 1513 AD, the Krishna Temple has a figurine of infant lord Krishna and the pillars inside the temple are quite unique in their design and architecture, especially the Yalis or the mythical lion along with carvings of elephant balustrades.

The main tower is intricate with detailed carvings including the 10 incarnations of lord Vishnu. Apart from the historical significance, the place shares a strong connection with the epic Ramayana.

STYLE FILE

Celebrating

f

estive usion

Put a spin on the typical and amp up your wardrobe with a little imagination this festive season Text: Kritika Dhawan

Design by Vidhi Wadhwani

W

76 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

www.railbandhu.in

ith festive season in full swing and ethnic wear in great demand, step up your style game with Indo-western fusion and embrace a different side of you. The burgeoning events calendar with festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali, Eid, Onam and others can daunt you with wardrobe queries and make you miss all the fun. “This season is about experimenting with an off-beat colour palette that is away from the gaudy brights, primary colours, earth tones, etc.,” says fashion designer Payal Jain. It is time to ditch the regular and opt for fresher hues, asymmetric hemlines, flawless fringes, trendy sleeves, collars, exquisite designs and trendy jewellery that come together to create an aura of extravagance reflecting the spirit of the festive season. “If you want to stick to the conventional colour palette, rust red and navy combination is stylish yet understated. Solids in canary yellow and pink also works well for a day time occasion,” says fashion designer Kunal Anil Tanna.

Metallic hues like deep pewter, warm bronze, matt gold and beaten silver entwined with cool pastel tones of champagne, mist,

TRIVIA

Cigarette pants, palazzos or even patiala can be teamed up with asymmetric kurtis for a captivating look salmon, peace, aqua, mint, fog and ecru are the colour trends of the season, adds Payal. The fresh touch of fusion to the ethnic wear will not only give you a makeover but will add an essence of style and elegance to your look. “Nothing spells festive like a burst of saffron. Team it with monochrome for a subtle yet distinctive look. The idea is to throw in some colour on classics.

Like offsetting a spring green with white,” suggests Kunal. Giving your ethnic wear a twist with the flattering trends are sure to gear you up for the parties and help you don the perfect look.

“When the Portuguese invaded Goa, they banned all forms of Indian clothing.

Women were barred from wearing saris to church as they revealed too much. The Goan people developed a Stockholm syndrome - affection for their captors. This reflected in the way they adopted the waistcoat, and boots style. In fact, the first Indo-western style of clothing first appeared in Goa.” Wendell Rodricks in book Moda Goa: History and Style

Palazzos can never let you down when it comes to fashion. Whether it is ethnic or formal office look, palazzos work well for every occasion. Opt for a palazzo in different colours, patterns and fabrics to pair it with a silk kurta for unconventional appeal. The trend for asymmetric hems is becoming a craze with many designers adding the style in their collection. Cigarette pants, palazzos, leggings or even patiala can be teamed up with asymmetric kurtis for a captivating look.

A Kutch jacket over a jumpsuit is a modern, edgy and traditional combination.

Embracing the off-beat colour palette (Design

by Kunal Anil Tanna)

EAST MEETS WEST This festive season you can be the perfect host and also turn around heads at various parties by adding a western touch to your ethnic outfit. “Western approach of ‘Less is More’ is finally beginning to appeal to the Indian woman’s sensibility and they are focusing on beautifully draped and sculpted silhouettes, versus heavily embroidered, beaded and crystallised ensembles,” says Jain.

If regular salwar kurta or simple saree styles are not something you want to wear this festive season, you can add an oomph factor with some fusion hacks. Add cigarette pants and embroidered kurta cum jacket to your wardrobe. “Tunics with high neck and collar add a formal touch to the attire. The amalgamation of modern silhouettes with the traditional handloom; and feminine designs along with light fabrics will be on trend this year,” says Kunal. Anarkali kurtas with high neck and collar in retro prints are a wonderful option for casual Eid gatherings. The chicer attire can be donned with pants in pastel hues or embroidered in a pattern similar to the kurta.

Myriad hues of fun, laughter and festivities (Design by Payal Jain)

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 77

STYLE FILE

A quirky jacket with different types of collars, textured materials and metallic motifs can dazzle up the ensembles

Grundy and ethnic are the right words while choosing an outfit for men. For comfortable yet stylish look, men can experiment with ankle-skimming pants with shirt kurta and bandhgala jacket. To give the look an extra edge, bandhgala jacket with floral prints can be added to the ensemble. Nehru jackets are a must-have in men’s wardrobe for an Indo-ethnic look.

RUSTIC RICHNESS Why wear sarees the same old way when you have plenty of options to experiment with the traditional style? “Form-fitting tunic dresses teamed with dhoti salwars, vintage jackets worn with traditional shararas, voluminous skirts paired with corset tops, bustiers, shirt blouses, structured jackets and flowing capes are making a huge statement this season,” says Payal.

Innovative styles of draping with quirky elements are wonderful ways to add elegance to your outfit this season. Twist up the traditional sarees by adding a belt that will not only keep the pleats in place but will also add to the neat look. Shorter saree drapes in single colour can be paired with contrast leggings or straight pants.

If leggings are not your choice, you can cross-wrap the saree and tie the pallu in a prominent knot. A quirky jacket with different types of collars, textured materials, metallic motifs and embellishments can dazzle up the ensembles. If you are heading to party or a social gathering, carry a stone encrusted or designer clutch and add shimmering gold and silver ornamentation to complete the look.

of experiment. The most flattering trend is the asymmetric lehengas with asymmetric tops and cholis. You can pair kaftan inspired or sequin embellished cholis with broad bordered lehengas. Plain lehenga give the look of a long skirt and are amazing for casual look. A statement sleeve choli with a mermaid cut skirt or a broad bottom lehenga with an embroidered long jacket are some of the hottest trends of the season. If you are too shy to experiment, you can add a cape to the floral and embroidered long trail lehengas. Off-shoulder embroidered or sheer ponchos with layered and ruffles lehengas can be a great outfit. “The easiest way to put together a last minute festive look is by pairing a pretty ethnic skirt with a crop top or a saree blouse and a dupatta in a contrasting, bright colour,” suggests Kunal.

The Nehru jacket appeareda craze after George Harrison and the Beatles came to India in 1966 to learn meditation and music. They brought into fashion paisley prints, bead necklaces for both men and women, Kolhapuri sandals, white-on-white Lucknow Chikan embroidered cotton kurtas, and the stand-up collar of the Nehru jacket.

Adding a western touch with asymmetric hems (Design by Kunal Anil Tanna)

Adding a twist to traditional jacket with ankleskimming pants and belt (Design

by Kunal Anil Tanna)

Lehenga choli for a garba night or Diwali party will not look the same with a little bit 78 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

DID YOU KNOW

www.railbandhu.in

Medley of organic textures and hand-loom textiles (Design

by Payal Jain)

Amalgamtion of high-collar with trendy sleeves (Design

by Kunal Anil Tanna)

Men can go for a classic look with polo pants and pathani jacket with zari embroidery over a light coloured shirt. A shorter version of sherwani with dhoti pants and morjaris are a great ensemble to become the talk of the town.

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Traditional handlooms with captivating patterns and prints is an extensive amalgamation. If you want something off-beat for garba night or Ganesh Chaturthi evening, you can wear a dhoti styled kurta. Payal Jain’s suggestion is to stay strong with one piece of jewellery, be it a strong neckpiece, beautiful earnings, quirky armband, a series of bracelets, traditional Mang-Tikka or enchanting nosering. A clutch with ethnic earrings can dazzle the attire. “Instead of your regular jhumkas, mix up your ethnic style game with pretty chandbaalis instead. Experiment with necklaces, earrings and bracelets to create a new look with the same clothes,” adds Tanna Take the festive fashion one step further with bold slit kurta in geometric pattern. They work well with everything from trousers, jeans, palazzos, leggings and churidars. In this era of fusion, you can add the loose Aladdin pants from the good old cartoon

Classic look in conventional colour paletter (Design by Kunal Anil Tanna)

Top Fashion Picks Knee-length and floor length dresses and jackets in freeflowing shapes with textures of quilted and crushed silk are making a statement this festive season.

Corsets are a popular choice this season.

They can be teamed with feathered skirts, slit gowns, ornate lehengas. They can also be worn as minis with long shoulder capes.

days to your outfit. Pair it with a poncho top with embroidered bottom hemline for comfy yet stylish look. If you are looking forward to make a statement on formal office parties during the festive season, pair a sleeveless asymmetric top with churidar pants. A front slit dress paired with silk pants is a wonderful mix and match option. To make it gorgeous, you can take the slit higher to the ribs with a matching pair of low-waist flared pants.

Men can give a modern twist to the timeless classics by wearing linen dhoti pants with graphic tees or casual shirt.

The changing trends with Indo-western fusion over the last few decades has taken the world of fashion by storm. The perfect mix of elegance of ethic attires with trendy westernised patterns is sure to add an extra edge to the grandeur of the festivals.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 79

HERITAGE HALT

moF

Ma fr;rp fhiyapd; kNdhujkhd Ntis. R+upa gfthd; jDu; khj gdpia tpyf;fpf;nfhz;L gsPu; vd;W tuj;njhlq;fpdhu;.

Ntftjp ejpapd; Xiria xj;J Ntj Nfh\Kk; Nfl;lJ. Text: Nithya Ragunathan

g

RQ;rhzk; njspj;J> Nfhykpl;L> tpsf;Nfw;wp> mfpy; Gif thrKld;> tu;zq;fs; jPl;lg;gl;l me;j Nfhapy;> kdij mfj;Js; ghu;f;fitf;Fk;. cs;Sk;> ntspapYk;> khydpd; Nfhyk;. mq;F ,U guk ghftju;fs; rk;gh\izAk; Nfl;lJ. fUj;j jpUNkdp> M[hDghFthd Njhw;wk;> Nty; Ve;jpa Njhs;fs;> KWf;fpa kPir> gQ;r rk];fhu yf;\ zk;> Kfj;jpy; Qhdj;jpw;Nf cz;lhd rhe;jk;> Ntjk; nrhy;Yk; tp\;Z> fypAfj;jpy; fy;ypy; te;jpwq;fp> epiyahf Nfhapypy; epd;w gpd;Dk;>

80 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

flTs; vq;Nf? vd;W Nfl;NghUf;F> my;ypf;Nfzpapy; fz;Nld; vd;W $Uk; jPf;f;\zk;> ahuha; ,Uf;Fk;?> "ek; fypaNdh"vd;Wk;> ePyd; vd;Wk;> gufhy ehafp vd;Wk; miof;fg;gLk; kq;if ehl;L Nte;jd; jpUkq;if Mo;thNu. Nfhapy; jpUg;gzpfis Kbj;Jtpl;L mtuJ Gutpahd Mly;khtpy; te;jpUg;ghu; NghYk;. fypaDld; ciuahLtJ vspjy;yNt!> njhz;il kz;ly mjpgjp gy;ytu; Nfhd; ee;jptu;k rf;utu;j;jpahfj;jhd; ,Uf;ff;$Lk;. fypahdhy; ghlg;ngw;wtu;

www.railbandhu.in

vd;gjy;yNth ,tuJ kfpik. ifgpbj;j kidahs;> uh\;l;u$l ,sturpAk;> gl;lJ k`p\pAkhd Nuit ,tu;fs; Ngr;ir cw;W Nfl;Lf;nfhz;LUe;jhu;. ,tu;fspd; Ngr;rpy;jhd; vd;dNjhu; Kjpu;r;rp> Njrhe;jpuq;fs; nry;tjhy; tUk; mDgtq;fSk;> gy;NtW jj;Jtq;fis thjpl;L te;j gf;FtKk; kpspu;fpwNj. mq;F rw;Nw tpyfp epw;gtu; ahu;?> murUf;F kpfTk; cw;w khu;jhz;lu;> cjar;re;jpuu;. rhSf;fpa gilfisAk;> ghz;ba gilfisAk; gyKiw ntd;w khtPuu;. Kj;jiuau;fs; ifnfhLf;f> rhSf;fpa Mjpf;fj;jpd; fPo; ,Ue;j ];fe;jrp\;aid nfhd;W> ee;jptu;k gy;ytupd; Ml;rpia gyg;gLj;jpatu;. ,f; fhl;rpapd; tu;zid njhz;il ehl;by; cs;s itFz;lehjd; Nfhapy; vd;Dk; jpUg;guNk];tu tpz;zfuj;jpw;Nf nghUe;Jk; . rhd;NwhUilj;J njhz;il ehL> Nkw;f;Nf gtskiy> tlf;fpy; jpUkiy> fpof;fpy; fly;> njw;nfy;iyapy; ngz;izahW Mfpatw;iw jd;dfj;Nj nfhz;l epyg;gFjp. FWk;gu; G+kpahfTk;> gpwF>njhz;ilkhd; ,se;jpiuaDk;> Nrho ,sturdhd ,sq;fps;spapd; Ml;rpapd;fPOk; ,Ue;jJ. rjthfd Nguurpy; njd;khepy jiytu;fshfTk;> %d;whk; E}w;whz;by;> mUth tljiya; ifg;gw;wpagpwF> njhz;ilehl;ilAk; ifg;gw;wpatu;fNs gy;ytu;fs;. ,se;jpiuad; fhyj;jpy; fr;rp> kjpy;R+o;e;j Nfhefuhf tpsq;fpaJ.

Fwpg;G: ,f; Nfhapypd; Nky;epiy Vfhjrp ehl;fsd;W jpwf;fg;gl;L Muhjid nra;ag;gLk;.

,sq;fps;sp Ml;rpapy; ngsj;jk; jiy Xq;fpaJ. rq;ffhyq;fspy; tpsq;fpa kuk;> Rij> nrq;fy;yhy; Md Nfhapy;fspd; gzpia khw;wp fy;ypy; File;j Fltiufs; mikf;fg;gl;ld. irtKk;> itztKk; ,q;F jspu;j;jd. gy;ytUk;> mjd; gpd;te;j NrhoUk; ,q;F gy Nfhapy;fs; mikj;jdu;.

Mjpj;ju;> uh[hjpj;ju;> mwpQ;rau;> Re;juu;> uhN[e;jpuu; MfpNahu; ,Wjpia vjpu;nfhz;lJ ,q;Fjhd;.

Rkhu; Mapuj;J ,UEW tUlq;fSf;FKd; ee;jptu;k gy;ytuhy; fl;lg;gl;lJ. ,f;Nfhapypd; tpkhdk; %d;W jsq;fisf; nfhz;lJ. fPNo tPw;whd;> ,ilapy; fple;jhd;> NkNy epd;whd; vd;W itFz;lehju; Nrit rhjpf;fpwhu;> ngUkhl;bapd; ngau; itFe;jty;yp. %d;W jsq;fs; nfhz;L jdpj;J epw;Fk; njd;df Nfhapy;fspy; ,J Kd;Ndhb. cs;Ns Eioe;jJk; Kd;kz;lgk;> fUld; re;epjp> gypgPlk;> Jt[];jk;gk; Kjypait mikag;ngw;Ws;sd. tpz;zfuk; vd;gJ mf; fhyq;fspy; fl;lg;gLk; tp\;Z Nfhapy;fSf;Fg; nghJthf toq;fg; gLk; ngauhFk;. jpUkq;ifaho;tu; jkJ ngupa jpUnkhopapy;> mupNka tpz;zfuk;> ee;jpGu tpz;zfuk;> jpUtpz;zfuk; Kjypatw;iw Fwpg;gpLfpwhu;. ,f; Nfhapypy; ehd;F jpUr;Rw;Wfs; cz;L> fUtiwia Rw;wp ,uz;Lk;> kz;lgj;ijr; Rw;wp xd;Wk;> ntspapy; xd;Wkha; fzf;fplyhk;. kz;lgKk; jpUr;Rw;Wk; xNu fl;blf; $iuapy; mikf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ. ,f; Nfhapiy ifyhrehj Nfhapyikg;Gld; xg;gpl;L Nehf;Fk; NghJ gy NtWghLfSk;> gy tsu;r;rpfSk; fhzg;gLfpd;wd. ifyhrehj Nfhapypy; k`hkz;lgKk; Nfhapw;fl;blKk; ,Ugj;J MW mb ,ilntsptpl;L jdpNa epw;fpd;wd. ,jpy; cs;s gy J}z;fs; kpfg;ngupa kz;lgk;> $l Nfhapw; fl;blj;jpd; xU gFjpahfNt tpsq;FfpwJ. ,j;jifa mikg;G gy;ytu; gzpapy; xU Gjpa khw;wj;ijAk;> topghl;LKiwapy; xU kWkyu;r;rpAk; Vw;gLj;jpaJ vdyhk;.

Rtupy; ehw;fuj;J}z;fSk; mtw;wpy; ahspfspd; cUtq;fSk; fhzg;gLfpd;wd. Rtupy; khlf;Fopfisr; Rw;wpYk; khzpf;fwr; rl;lq;fs; fhzg;gLfpd;wd. thu;g;igg; Nghd;w kzpg;gl;il Rtiu Rw;wpYk; nry;fpd;wJ. Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 81

HERITAGE HALT

rpw;gpapd; nray;> mUgj;J ehd;F fiyfSs; xd;W. rpw;gf;fiyapd; G+uzj;Jtk; xU rpiyapy; Vw;gl;lhy; mJ capu; ngw;WtpLk;. Myaq;fs;> NfhGuq;fs;> tpkhdq;fs; ,iwtd; jpUNkdpfspy; ke;jpurf;jpfs; cl;GFj;jp> kf;fspd; fz;fs; topahf mtu;fs; cs;sj;jpYk;> tho;tpYk; mk; ke;jpuq;fis cw;rt tpf;fpufq;fs;> tpkhdj;jpy; cs;s jhkpuf; fyrq;fs; %ykhfg; gha;r;Rk; Nehf;fk; ngw;witfNs. ,d;wstpy; njd;dfj;jpy; jhd; Mfkj;jpw;F cl;gl;l Nfhapw;fs; mjpfk;. ngUk;ghYk; fw;wspfNs. itzt Nfhapy;fspy;> Kf;fpakhf jpt;a Njrq;fspy; itfhdr Mfk topg;ghL mjpfk;> vdpDk;> ,y;yq;fspy; topgLtJk;> jpUtuq;fk; Kjypa Myaq;fspy; topghLfs; elg;gJk; ghQ;ruhj;jpu KiwapyhFk;. fl;Lg;ghLk; ,jpy; mjpfkpy;iy. "gpujp c\;il" vd;why; Myaq;fspy; cs;s jpUkhy; tpf;fpuhq;fspy; ke;jpu rf;jpiaj; Njf;fpitg;gJ vdTk; nghUs; cz;L. itfhd] Kiwapy;> Ntjj;ijAk;> itjpf newpiaAk; E}w;Wf;F EW gpd;gw;WtJ MFk;. itfhd] Mfkk; tp\;Zthy; gpuk;khtpw;F cgNjrpf;fg;gl;lJ. ,ij ];kupj;jtu; tpfdru;. ,jpy; ke;jpu ghfk; mjpfk;. gQ;ruhj;uk;> itfhd]k;> ,uz;bYk; Kuz;ghby;iy. ,U fz;fs; nfhz;l xU Nehf;F Nghy; ,it xd;Nw vd;gij Rthkp Ntjhe;j Njrpfu; "ghQ;ruhj;u uf;i\apy;" mUikahf tpsf;fpAs;shu;.

mu;j;jkz;lgk; fUtiwf;F Kd;G cs;sJ. Nfhapypd; cw;Gwj;jpy; cs;s $lj;ijr; Rw;wpYk;> gy;ytu;fSf;Nf cupj;jhd rpk;` J}z;fSk;> mtu;fs; tuyhw;iw mwptjw;f;fhdr; Rtu; rpw;gq;fSk; cz;L. ghuj;th[ Nfhj;jpuj;ij Nru;e;j JNuhz Gj;jpuuhd m];tj;jhkUf;Fk; Njtfd;dpiff;Fk; cz;lhd top Njhd;wNy gy;ytu;fs; vd;W $Wk; rpw;gk; ,q;F cs;sJ. ,f;fijapd; jhf;fk;> mf;fhyj;jpy; k`hejp jPuj;jpy; mike;j rk;gh vd;wiof;fg;gl;l> ,f;fhyj;jpa njw;F tpal;ej;jpy; cs;s "ik ]hk;" Nfhapy;fspd; fw;ghsj;jpy; rw;Nw tpj;ahrkhd fijaha; $wg;gl;Ls;sJ. mjpy; fk;Nghba ehl;bd; Jtf;fj;jpd; fhuzkhf ,f;fij nghwpf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ. (gj;Nu];tu; Nfhapy; tshfk;> fp.gp 657> g;ufh\ ju;ku; fhyk;). gpufhuq;fisr; Rw;wp ghQ;ruhj;u topghl;Lf;F cl;gl;l thRNjt> rq;fu;\z> g;uj;Ak;d> mepUj;j %u;j;jpfs;cs;sd> Nfhapypd; mikg;Gk; mij xl;bNa ,Uf;fpwJ. Mdhy;> jw;NghJ mq;F itfhdr Kiw gpd;gw;wg; gLfpwJ. 82 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

QUICK FACTS kw ;w gy ;ytu ; fhy itztf ; Nfha py ;fis xg ;g pl;L Nehf ;Fk ; nghOJ ,f ; Nfha py ; xd ;W kl;L Nk mtu ;fs pd ; fl;L khdf ; fiyaj ; jf ;fitj ;Jf ; nfhz L ; s ;sJ. kw ;witfs ; ahTk ; njhlu ;e ;J te ;j fhyq ;fs py ; GJg pf ;fg ;gl;L te ;Js ;sJ. www.railbandhu.in

gy;yt ghzpapy; m\;lGatp\;Z> `puz;atjk; GupAk; eurpk;ku;> tuh`%u;j;jp>jUtpf;uku;> fN[e;jpu Nkhf;\k; ,q;F fhzyhk;. rhSf;fpa Nfhapy;fshd> gjhkp FiltiuapYk;> gl;llfy;ypy; cs;s Nfhapy;fspYk; ,jd; gupkhw;wj;ijf; fhzyhk;. rpw;gf;fiyia ,UrhuhUk; Nghw;wpdu;> gfpu;e;jdu;. Fuq;if gilaha;> kiyahy; fliy milj;j gy;yt fhyj;J ,uhkd;> ghftj Guhzq;fspy; tUk; fpU\;zyPiyr; rpw;gq;fs; fhzj;jf;fit. ey;yNjhu; fhyr;rf;fu gpuahzq;fspy; gy;ytu; fhyk; nrd;Wtu ,f; Nfhapy; Xu; ey;y Af;jp. Mo;thUk;> gy;yt kd;dUk; NgRk; ciuahliy jhq;fs; mq;F Nfl;gJ jpz;zk;. Rgk;.

SHORT TAKES

Entertainment Calling We bring you a selection of movies for the month

SIMRAN

LUCKNOW CENTRAL

AMERICAN MADE

Director: Hansal Mehta Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Catherine Dyer and Evette Young Release date: September 15, 2017

Director: Ranjit Tiwari Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy Release date: September 15, 2017

Director: Doug Liman Cast: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson and Sarah Wright Release date: September 29, 2017

The film is about a Gujarati housekeeping lady in the US who allows ambition to get the better of her and gets involved in crime.

It is the story of Kishen and how his life progresses in a jail. He befriends the inmates and forms a music band.

The biographical crime film is about a pilot who works for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s.

THE MARATHON MAN

Chhattisgarh has witnessed an era of economic growth and development under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh

C

hhattisgarh’s Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh has made history by becoming the first chief minister of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) to head the government uninterrupted for 5,000 days. The State has witnessed a significant growth story in terms of per capita income, increase in gross state domestic product (GSDP) and power generation under his able leadership.

The per capita income has increased from 12,000 to 82,000. The power production in the State has increased from 4,732 MW to 22,764 MW while the transmission lines extended from 5,205 circuit kms to 11522 circuit kms. The State’s electricity transmission capacity has increased from 1,350 MW to 6,350 MW. The average per capita electricity consumption has

With the advent of BJP Government, Chhattisgarh, ‘A Naxal-hit’ State, has completed an uninterrupted 5,000 days, riding on welfare schemes and infrastructural development. Around 14 lakh families have been benefited from PM Ujjwala Yojna, target for which has been extended to 35 lakhs. Also, 11 lakh families were benefited from PM Awas Yojna and the power generation capacity and telecommunication facilities have been increased in the state.

Dr. Raman Singh Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh

increased from 350 units to 1724 unites, which is highest in the country.

The State government has also initiated tree plantation drive to save the forest cover. Under the ‘Harihar Chhattisgarh Afforestation Mission’, people are encouraged to plant

saplings. Beside this, the state government has been flourishing on the industrial front also.

As per a Ranking of 2016 by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and World Bank, Chhattisgarh was ranked fourth in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ among 36 Indian States & Union Territories.

Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 83

SHORT TAKES

Reading Corner Grab a copy and transport yourself to the world of books vksfM’kk ds xkaoksa vkSj ’kgjksa dh izkd`frd lq"kek ds vfrfjDr vxj vkidks bl {ks= fo’ks"k ds fuokfl;ksa ds thou o ogka ds lkekftd ifjos’k dks tkuuk gks rks vksfM’kk ds iz[;kr dFkkdkj xkSjgfj nkl dh dgkfu;ka mi;qDr ek/;e gSaA ys[kd }kjk jfpr mlds pfj= xkaoksa dh okLrqfLFkfr izLrqr djrs gSaA >wB dk isM+ ,d dgkuh laxzg gS rFkk mudh dgkfu;ksa dh Hkk"kk cgqr gh ljy gSA ys[kd us viuh ckr dgus ds fy, bu dgkfu;ksa esa fdlh Hkh rke&>ke dk lgkjk ugha fy;k gSA vfirq mUgksaus vius pfj=ksa ds lgt Hkkoksa ls gh vius fopkjksa dks lQyrkiwoZd vfHkO;Dr fd;k gSA

>wB dk isM+ ys[kd% xkSjgfj nkl jk/kkd`".k izdk’ku ewY;: `350

30 SECOND THRILLERS

BY KV SRIDHAR BLOOMSBURY INDIA

YOGA: THE INDIAN WAY

PRICE: `499

The book features interviews of creative heads and directors of various generations. The author has handpicked each ad based on its popularity among viewers, met its creator and spoke to them about the entire process. The book is not burdened by advertising jargon, but simply weaves stories using wonderful stories. It covers ‘behind the scene moments’ of every loved ad that has featured on Doordarshan to today’s YouTube channels. Right from the ‘Chal meri luna’ ad to Airtel smartphone ads it has all.

BY DHARMAVIR SINGH MAHIDA NIYOGI BOOKS PRICE: `495

This book provides guidelines to those who want to follow a spiritual path, but are confused as to where and how to start. It puts together the science and art of yoga in right perspective by describing its background in simple terms and without losing the essence. Chapters on ayurveda, curing ailments, a recommended weekly plan; all help in enhancing the appeal of the book.

bl miU;kl ds ek/;e ls ys[kd us vius thou dh jkspd ,oa fofHkUu yksxksa ls tqM+ha Le`fr;ksa dk cgqr lqanj <ax ls c[kku fd;k gSA ys[kd dh ;knksa esa bfrgkl izorZd ?kVuk,a vFkok dksbZ O;fDr fo’ks"k ugha gSA ,slk blfy, ?kfVr gqvk D;ksafd bu lHkh ;knksa dk gekjs nSfud thou ls nwj&nwj dk okLrk ugha gSA ys[kd ;gka gekjs bgyksd ds vafre Nksj ij ,d pkgjnhokjh ds }kj ij [kM+k feyrk gSA blesa dqN ,slh ?kVukvksa ds ckjs esa crk;k x;k gS tks gekjs thou esa Mjkouh Nk;k dh Hkkafr ntZ gksrh pyrh gSaA ,slk izrhr gksrk gS ekuks miU;kl ;g crkus dk iz;kl dj jgk gS fd ge yksxksa ij thou dks cnyus dh ugha dsoy mls thus dh ftEesnkjh gksrh gSA ;g geesa ls ,d dh ekufld Hkwxksy dh ;k=k gSA bl miU;kl esa ge izfrfnu curs gq, bfrgkl dks ns[krs gSaA miU;kl ds iUuksa esa le; dks cgrs ns[kuk vn~Hkqr yxrk gSA bl miU;kl esa ikBdksa dks mnkgj.k lfgr crk;k x;k gS fd u rks thuk gh dsoy ’kkjhfjd izfØ;k gS vkSj u fy[kuk ghA

fdLlk csfljiSj ys[kd% izHkkr f=ikBh jktdey izdk’ku ewY;: `599

84 | Rail Bandhu - September 2017

STAR TRACKER

the Month ahead Be it love, career or health, here’s what September and your stars have in store for you Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 18)

Taurus (Apr 19 - May 19)

Gemini (May 20 - Jun 20)

You’ll take a break from your work or current project and do something more pleasurable. You’ll succeed in overcoming difficult situations and in obtaining the help of a professional. You’ll finally take much-needed rest, and will be nursing yourself or a loved one back to good health.

You will be successful in all your negotiations, agreements or financial transactions. You will try to accomplish too many things at once and that will affect your health adversely. In the end, you will triumph and all matters will conclude successfully.

You’ll have repeat clients, and some financial increase or profit.

You will hold off an idea because you will feel the time isn’t right. You need to get more rest, and to get rid of those who ‘zap’ your energy or take all and give nothing in return.

Lucky Colour Lemon yellow

Lucky Colour Red

Lucky Colour Turqouise Lucky No. 4

Lucky No. 6

Lucky No. 9

Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 21)

Leo (Jul 22 - Aug 21)

Virgo (Aug 22 - Sep 21)

You will prosper in all financial transactions and complete every task you set out to do. You will be worried about a physical condition and your teeth may need attention. Also, if you are concerned about a tumor, it will be benign.

Someone will displease you and unearth hidden insecurities. Your finances are about to improve. You will review the quality of your love life and will realise that’s exactly what you want quality not quantity.

You will suddenly become more goal-oriented or motivated.

You will receive a considerable increase in salary or income. A new partnership could also be in the making. You will experience stress or will find it difficult to ascertain the problem.

Lucky Colour Purple

Lucky Colour Green Lucky No. 4

Lucky Colour Brown

Libra (Sep 22 - Oct 22)

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 20)

Sagittarius (Nov 21 - Dec 20)

There will be discussions concerning travel. Money will be fair or alternating from good to bad. And, if a financial transaction has been bothering you, you’ll soon have a pleasant surprise. You, a family member or a pet will need attention.

Professionally, you will make many important contacts. Personally you will be weighed down with responsibilities. Your greatest success will come through new business contacts. You may suffer from tension or headache.

You will busy yourself with activities geared to promoting or advancing endeavour. You will soon experience better financial conditions and a pleasant surprise.

One who’s been ill or had a surgery is on the road to recovery.

Lucky Colour Teal

Lucky Colour White

Lucky Colour Grey Lucky No. 7

Lucky No. 2

Lucky No. 6

Lucky No. 5

Lucky No. 1

Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19)

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 19)

Your financial position will improve considerably and success will come through improved business, new opportunities and recognition for your talents. An unexpected event will destroy your trust in the one you love.

Change will bring a new perspective and by putting your pessimism or insecurities behind you, you’ll become a much stronger person. You are going to be disillusioned and disappointed in a relationship you thought would work.

Your work will start off bright, and then turn dark, and then bright again. Money that was promised or anticipated will be delayed, but should arrive shortly. You will want the same things as before, but with a different partner or in a different way.

Lucky Colour Orange

Lucky Colour Royal blue

Lucky Colour Burgundy Lucky No. 3

Lucky No. 7

Lucky No. 8

Poonam Sethi is an internationally-acclaimed Tarot card reader, Reiki healer, colour therapist, Feng Shui practitioner, crystal healer, a specialist in removal and balancing the negative evil eye energies and a rudraksha consultant. She can be contacted at poonamsethi27@hotmail.com Rail Bandhu - September 2017 | 85

lSj likVk

VkW; Vªsu dh ;k=k

ekFksjku esa ;g f[kykSuk jsyxkM+h

1907

ls pykbZ tk jgh gS

ekFksjku ?kweus ds fy, csgrjhu txg gSA ;gka ij izkd`frd ut+kjs gj fdlh dks vfHkHkwr dj nsaxs ys[k ,oa Nk;kfp=% MkW vkseizdk’k dkn;ku

eqa

cbZ&iq.ks jk"Vªh; jktekxZ uacj&4 ls iuoy] djtr] usjy gksrs gq, ;k eqacbZ ls Bk.ks] Bk.ks ls iq.ks jsyekxZ ls djhc 100 fdyksehVj nwj usjy LVs’ku ls mrjdj vki egkjk"Vª ds ,d [+kwclwjr i;ZVd LFky ekFksjku igqap ldrs gSaA viuh izkd`frd [+kwclwjrh] leqnz ry ls 2]636 QqV dh ÅapkbZ] lqanj igkM+] xehZ esa Hkh BaM dk vglkl] gjs&Hkjs taxy] >hy] vusd >jus] lqanj okfn;ka] ;kf=;ksa dh gypy vkSj VkW; Vªsu bu lcds dkj.k ekFksjku i;ZVdksa dks cgqr Hkkrk gSA eSaus tc eqacbZ esa jg jgs vius ,d fe= 86 |

- flrEcj 2017

ls ekFksjku dh lqanjrk o fo’ks"krkvksa ds ckjs esa lquk rks eq> ls jgk u x;kA ekSdk feyrs gh eSaus viuh iRuh MkW- lqeu ds lkFk bl ;k=k ij tkus dh ;kstuk cukbZA igys ge rhu fnu eqacbZ ?kwes fQ+j eqacbZ ls Bk.ks vkSj Bk.ks ls iq.ks ekxZ ij fLFkr ekFksjku ds fudVorhZ LVs’ku usjy vk x,A ;k=k dk vkuan usjy LVs’ku mrjdj irk pyk fd LVs’ku ds nkbZa vksj NksVs ls LVs’ku ls ekFksjku f[kykSuk jsy tkrh gSA ;s fnu esa i;ZVdksa dh lqfoèkkvksa ds fy, dbZ pDdj yxkrh gSA

www.railbandhu.in

,u,pih Hkkjr

Jh txr izdk'k uM~Mk ekuuh; dsna hz ; ea=h LokLF; ,oa ifjokj dY;k.k ea=ky;

LokLF; ,oa ifjokj dY;k.k ea=ky; Hkkjr ljdkj

jk"Vªh; LokLF; izos’k}kj LokLF; dh izkekf.kd tkudkjh ds fy, izos’k}kj

www.nhp.gov.in

euq"; ds LokLF; ij

tyok;q ifjorZu dk izHkko ok;q iznw"k.k vkSj ,ythZ iSnk djus okys rÙoksa esa c<+ksrjh & ’olu jksx] vLFkek] ân; laca/kh jksxA osDVj ikfjfLFkfrdh esa ifjorZu & eysfj;k] Msaxw] fpduxqfu;k] tkikuh ,UlsQykbfVlA ikuh dh leL;k,a & gStk ,oa vfrlkjh; jksxA [kk| vkiwfrZ dh leL;k,a & dqiks"k.kA jgus dh leL;k & tcjnLrh LFkkukarj.k] ekufld ,oa lkekftd leL;k,aA xaHkhj ekSle ls mith ?kVuk,a & pksV] e`R;q] LokLF; ns[kHkky lqfo/kkvksa dh {kfrA vR;f/kd xehZ & xehZ ls lacaf/kr jksx] ân; laca/kh jksxA

,u,pih Vksy Ýh ua-

tyok;q ifjorZu ls LokLF; dks lqjf{kr djsa% vc dne c<+k,a tyok;q&vuqdwy ifjogu pqusa% dkj&lk>k djsa ,oa lkoZtfud ifjogu dk mi;ksx djsaA lkbfdy pyk,a ;k iSny pysaA ÅtkZ cpk,a% ÅtkZ izHkkoh ykbV ,oa midj.kksa dk mi;ksx djsa] tc midj.kksa dk mi;ksx u djuk gks rc mUgsa can dj nsa ,oa ÅtkZ dssanz ls fudky nsaA uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ ls vius thou dks ’kfDr nsa% lkSj ÅtkZ dk mi;ksx djsaA i;kZoj.kh; vkgkj dh ’kq#vkr djsa% LFkkuh; vkSj ekSleh mRikn [kk,aA ikuh dk mi;ksx% ckfj’k ds ikuh dks lajf{kr djsa ,oa ?kjsyw ikuh dks Hkh lajf{kr djsaA vif’k"V izca/ku% de djsa] iqu% mi;ksx djsa vkSj iqu% pfØr djsaA

1800-180-1104

lSj likVk

ekFksjku esa iSuksjek ikWbaV ls usjy dk fogaxe n`'; rFkk lw;ksZn; o lw;kZLr Hkh ns[k ldrs gSa

izd`fr ds uk;kc ut+kjs ns[kdj dksbZ Hkh ea=eqX/k gq, fcuk ugha jg ldrk

jkspd tkudkfj;ka ÅVh] nkftZfyax] dkydk] f’keyk dh f[kykSuk jsy dh rjg ekFksjku dh f[kykSuk jsy jksekapd ;k=k dk vuwBk vuqHko djkrh gSA blls 100 ;k=h 20 fdyksehVj dk lQ+j r; djrs gSaA ekFksjku dh [kkst lu 1850 esa Bk.ks ft+ys ds dysDVj º;wt ikWbaV~l eSysV us dh FkhA ;g vHkh rd mUgsa J)katfy nsrk gSA eSysV fLizax ogh txg gS tgka og ikuh ihus ds fy, #dk FkkA eqacbZ&iq.ks eq[; ykbu ds gh fudV usjy ls ekFksjku rd dh bl jsy ykbu dks rh[ks igkM+h eksM+ksa dh n`f"V ls dsoy nks QqV pkSM+s xst dk j[kk x;k gSA jkLrs esa 226 eksM+ vkrs gSaA jsyxkM+h ,d NksVh lqjax ls xqt+jrh gSA ekFksjku jsyos dk izca/ku eè; jsyos ds gkFk esa gSA 88 |

- flrEcj 2017

cjlkr ds fnuksa esa ;g jsy lsok can dj nh tkrh gS rkfd HkwL[kyu ds dkj.k dksbZ gknlk u gksA VkW; Vªus dh lsok can gksus dh fLFkfr esa futh VSfDl;ka pyrh gSa tks 70 #i, izfr lokjh ysrh gSAa vyx ls VSDlh cqd djokus ij 300 ls 400 #i, fdjk;k nsuk iM+rk gSA VSDlh djhc vk/ks ?kaVs esa ekFksjku igqp a k nsrh gS tcfd f[kykSuk jsy] usjy ls ekFksjku 21 fdyksehVj dh ;k=k r; djds djhc Ms<& + nks ?kaVs esa ekFksjku igqp a krh gSA fQ+j Hkh jsy ;k=k dk viuk vyx vkuan o vuqHko gSA VSDlh vkidks nLrwjh ukds rd NksM+ nsrh gS tks EkkFksjku ls nks fdyksehVj nwj fLFkr gSA ;gka ls vkxs dksbZ okgu ugha tk ldrkA csgrj gS fd vki ekFksjku rd ds fy, uhyh feuh Vªus idM+Aas VªfS dax ds ’kkSdhu ;k=h iSny gh ekFksjku rd pys tkrs gSAa blds vykok vki ?kksMs+ dh lokjh djds Hkh igqp a ldrs gSAa egkjk"Vª i;ZVu foHkkx us ’kgj ds lhek {ks= esa eksVj lkbfdyksa dh vkoktkgh ij iwjh rjg ls ikcanh yxk j[kh gSA VªfS dax ds fy, Hkh ,d jkLrk gSA ekFksjku ds fy, usjy ;k iuosy dgha ls Hkh VªfS dax djus dk lcls cf<+;k le; ckfj’k ds rqjra ckn gSA jkLrs esa dbZ >jus vkidh ;k=k dks rjksrkt+k cuk, j[krs gSAa ukSflf[k, Vªd S lZ usjy&ekFksjku ds 11 fdyksehVj ds jkLrs dks pqu ldrs gSa tcfd vuqHkoh Vªd S lZ dks igys iuosy ls jkT; ifjogu dh cl idM+dj ;k vkWVks }kjk 15 fdyksehVj nwj /kquh tkuk pkfg, tgka ls VªfS dax ’kq: gksrh gSA djhc 2&3 ?kaVs dh

2LFky n’kZuh;

lh/kh p<+kbZ ds ckn jkLrk ikWD;qiZ kbu ikWbVa ij igqp a rk gSA f[kykSuk Vªus pyus esa vHkh 15 feuV ’ks"k FksA geus dqN [kk;k&ih;k rFkk Vªus esa cSB x,A usjy ls ioZrh; p<+kbZ vkjaHk gks tkrh gS rFkk jkspd ;k=k dh ’kq#vkr HkhA tc gekjh NksVh jsy pyh rks lcdk eu mRlqdrk ls Hkj x;k fd lQ+j dSlk gksxk\ fdarq ns’k dh tks pan f[kykSuk Vªus s gS]a os dHkh fujk’k ugha djrhaA gj Vªus ,d jkspd lQ+j dk vglkl djokrh gSA ekFksjku dh f[kykSuk Vªus Hkh ;kf=;ksa dh mEehnksa ij [kjh mrjrh gSA Vªus tSls gh ?kqekonkj jkLrksa ls gksrh gqbZ igkM+kas ij p<+uh ’kq: gqbZ lcdh vka[kksa ds lkeus lqna j ut+kjs Nkus yxsA ,d rjQ ouksa o gjh ?kkl ls <dh ioZrekyk,a rks nwljh vksj nwj rd Q+y S s [ksr] gjh okfn;ka] okfn;ksa esa cus lqna j edku] <ykuksa ij pjrs i’kq ns[kus dks feysA vkSj Åij x, rks ut+kjs cnyrs x,A txg&txg okfn;ksa ls >kadrh uhyh ikuh dh >hysa fdlh uhy dey lh ped jgh FkhaA ;gka ds igkM+ fgeky; tSls u gksdj vyx gh cukoV ds gSAa ;gka dk gj igkM+ dksbZ u dksbZ dykd`fr tSlk yx jgk FkkA gj igkM+ viuh cukoV ds dkj.k fo’ks"krk fy, gq, gSA izkd`frd ifjn`’; VSDlh esa tgka dqN ;kf=;ksa dks Mj yx ldrk gS ogha f[kykSuk Vªus Hk;eqDr ;k=k djkrh gSA blfy, bl ;k=k dk vkuan dbZ xq.kk c<+ tkrk gSA tSl& s tSls ge Åij p<+rs x,] fQ+Yeh insZ dh rjg n`’; cnyrs x,A n`’;ksa ds lkFk lQ+j dk vkuan Hkh c<+rk x;kA ekFksjku ds taxy o mudh lqna jrk cjdjkj gS D;ksfa d ekFksjku ds eq[; Hkkx esa fdlh Hkh okgu dk izo’s k oftZr gSA blfy, vkidks ;gka izn"w k.k jfgr ’kq) gok o okrkoj.k feysxkA f[kykSuk Vªus lQ+j iwjk gqvk rks ge ekFksjku igqp a x,A eqca bZ ds dksykgy ls djhc 100 fdyksehVj nwj gjh&Hkjh lákfnz igkfM+;ksa esa fiNys 100 o"kZ ls ekFksjku ioZrh; jsy dk lQ+j djuk cgqr gh jksekapiw.kZ gSA ekSdk feys rks vki Hkh ;gka tkus dk dk;ZØe cuk gh ysAa

Jh filjukFk eafnj

;gka vkus okys i;ZVd bl eafnj dk n'kZu djus vo'; tkrs gSaA jkLrs esa vkidks vusd canj feysaxsA

www.railbandhu.in

ekFksjku ckt+kj

fcØh ds fy, ;gka ikjaifjd lkexzh feysaxh rFkk vki LFkkuh; O;atu Hkh [kk ldrs gSaA

Digital Website development Mobile apps SEO Digital marketing E-magazine Social media optimisation

One-Stop-Shop for all your publishing requirements

Production

generation

printing

13 offices pan India & over 20 offices globally

distribution

Magazine &

coffee table book

Translation

16

languages

170+

Brand promotion & magazine launches

Revenue

pre-press

&

Events

publishing Innovative content & out-of-the-box designs

countries

Ambient media

Baggage tags, boarding passes, product sampling, brand announcement, on-board branding

Where publishing comes a full circle.

For all your publishing requirements, email us at: bd@maxposure.in issue 10 â&#x20AC;˘ 2017

travel temptations Hot Glam Chic hottest makeup trends of the season

Summer

goddess women's trends that take your style to the next level

HOME smart with our latest collection

Cover final with change.indd 2

6 holiday looks you can't leave behind

dapper dudes

navigating menswear trends for summer

Trend alert make a style statement with summer staples

28/04/17 1:08 PM

largest in-flight & custom publisher in middle east and southeast asia MaXposure Media Group India Pvt. Ltd., #TheAddress, Plot No. 62, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020, India Tel: 91.11.43011111; Fax: 91.11.43011199, Website: www.maxposure.in

jkspd tkudkjh

jsyos LVs’ku fLoV~t+jySaM ds T;wfj[k esu LVs’ku esa vkidks vusd Mk;eaM ØkWflax ns[kus dks feysaxsA buds uke budh cukoV ij gh vk/kkfjr gksrs gSa ys[k% foeys’k panz

oS

ls rks fo’o ds fofHkUu ns’kksa esa vusd jsyos esa fofo/k izdkj ds jsyos ØkWflax cus gq, gSaA bu ØkWflaxksa esa Hkh lcls vf/kd izflf) Mk;eaM ØkWflax dks feyrh gSA ;fn ;s ledks.k ;k 90 fMxzh okys gSa vkSj os Hkh ,d lkFk rks mudh jkspdrk vkSj Hkh c<+ tkrh gSA ,d lh/kh jsyos ykbu ;k doZ jsyos ykbu tc fdlh nwljh leku xst ;k vU; xst okyh jsy ykbu dks dkVrh vFkok ØkWl djrh gS rks og Mk;eaM vkdkj dk ØkWflax cukrh gSA bls Mk;eaM ØkWflax dgrs gSaA bl izdkj ls Mk;eaM ØkWflax esa nks vf/kd dks.k ¼90 fMxzh ls vf/kd½ vkSj nks U;wu dks.k ¼90 fMxzh ls de½ curs gSaA 90 fMxzh dks NksM+dj ’ks"k fdlh Hkh dks.k ij lh/kh ;k doZ jsy ykbu nwljh jsy ykbu dks dkVrh ;k ØkWl djrh gS rc ;g Mk;eaM ØkWflax dgykrh gSA Mk;eaM ØkWflax dbZ izdkj ds gksrs gSa tSls fd ¼1½ LVSaMMZ flaxy ykbu okyk Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼2½ LVSaMMZ Mcy ykbu okyk Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼3½ ukWu LVSaMMZ flaxy ykbu okyk Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼4½ ukWu LVSaMMZ Mcy ykbu okyk Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼5½ flaxy fLyi Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼6½ Mcy fLyi Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼7½ LDok;j Mk;eaM ØkWflax ¼8½ Lis’ky Mk;eaM ØkWflaxA budk uke mudh cukoV ij gh vk/kkfjr gksrk gSA vn~Hkqr ,oa vk/kqfud ;wjksi ds fLoV~t+jySaM ds T;wfj[k esu LVs’ku ij fo’o esa lcls vf/kd Mk;eaM ØkWflax ,d lkFk cus gq, gSaA budh dqy la[;k yxHkx 100 gSA fo’o esa brus vf/kd Mk;eaM ØkWflax ,d lkFk dgha vkSj ugha cus gSaA ;g LVs’ku ,lchch jsyos ¼fLol QsMjy jsyos½ ds varxZr vkrk gSA ;gka ds ;kMZ esa jsyxkfM+;ksa dh xfr 40 fdyksehVj izfr?kaVk gksrh gSA ;|fi vkxs tkus ij ;s mPp xfr ls nkSM+rh gSaA ;g fLoV~t+jySaM dk lcls cM+k vkSj fo’o ds lcls O;Lr LVs’kuksa esa ls ,d gSA ;gka dqy 13 IysVQ+kWeZ o 26 jsy ykbusa gSaA blds ;kMZ dh yackbZ pkj fdyksehVj gSA bl jsyos 90 |

- flrEcj 2017

lkekU; tkudkjh f’kdkxks ds Mk;eaM ØkWflax esa esu ykbu ØkWflax ds lkFk rhu vksj ywi okyk ØkWflax Hkh gS tks VkWoj&18 Hkh dgykrk gSA www.railbandhu.in

LVs’ku ds lkeus ;kMZ esa 26 jsy ykbusa rhu txgksa ij vkil esa ØkWl djrs gq, 78 Mk;eaM ØkWflax cukrh gSaA gkykafd vU; ykbu ij Hkh dqN Mk;eaM ØkWflax cuh gSaA oSls Hkh fLoV~t+jySaM u dsoy viuh ?kfM+;ksa vfirq fo’o dh lcls yach jsy lqjax vkSj iwjs ;wjksi esa lcls vf/kd ÅapkbZ ij ehVj xst ioZrh; jsy pykus ds fy, izfl) gSA fLoV~t+jySaM esa fo’o esa fdlh Hkh ns’k dh rqyuk esa ¼NksVs ns’k ;k ’kgj dks NksM+dj½ lcls ?kuk ;k l?ku jsyos usVodZ gSA blds vykok 2]500 fdyksehVj izfr;k=h izfro"kZ dh ;k=k dk dhfrZeku Hkh gSA T;wfj[k fLoV~t+jySaM dk ,d cM+k vkSj egÙoiw.kZ ’kgj gSA ogka T;wfj[k uke ls 24 LVs’ku gSaA bu lHkh LVs’ku ds uke dh ’kq#vkr

Hkkjr ds ukxiqj esa Hkh Mk;eaM ØkWflax gS ;gka mÙkj ls nf{k.k o iwoZ ls if'pe tkus okyh iVfj;ka dVrh gSa T;wfj[k ls gh gksrh gSA blds i’pkr ogka dk LFkkuh; uke tqM+k gksrk gSA ’kgj ds eq[; LVs’ku dk uke T;wfj[k gksIV~eu gkWi gSA bls T;wfj[k lsaVªy LVs’ku vkSj T;wfj[k esu LVs’ku Hkh dgrs gSaA ;g fLoV~t+jySaM dk lcls cM+k LVs’ku gS tgka ls fLoV~t+jySaM ds lkFk&lkFk ;wjksfi;u ns’kksa teZuh] bVyh] vkWfLVª;k vkSj Ýkal ds fy, jkf=dkyhu xkfM+;ka pyrh gSaA ;gka izfrfnu rhu gt+kj jsyxkfM+;ka pyrh gSaA ;g fo’o ds lcls O;Lr jsyos LVs’kuksa esa ls ,d gSA bl LVs’ku dh ’kq#vkr 9 vxLr] 1847 esa gqbZ FkhA rRi’pkr 1871] 1990 o 2014 esa bldk iqufuZekZ.k fd;k x;k FkkA bl LVs'ku dk fo|qrhdj.k 5 Qjojh] 1923 dks fd;k x;k FkkA ;gka izfrfnu 4]41]400 ;k=h ;k=k djrs gSaA ;g LVSaMMZ xst ¼1]435 feyhehVj pkSM+kbZ½ okyh jsyos gSA ;g ,d pj.k okyh fo|qrhd`r ykbu gS tks 5 Qjojh] 1923 ls 1927 ds chp cuh FkhA

fo'o dk igyk lcls cM+k Mk;eaM ØkWflax jsyos LVs'ku baXySaM dk U;wdSly ekuk tkrk gS

vU; ØkWflax fo’o ds vU; fgLlksa esa Hkh bl izdkj dh iVfj;ka ns[kus dks feyrh gSaA nqfu;k dk igyk lcls cM+k Mk;eaM ØkWflax okyk LVs’ku U;wdSly LVs’ku gSA ;g mÙkj&iwoZ baXySaM ds VkbZu ,aM fo;j esa gSA ;gka lu 1900 esa tc Hkki ls pyus okys batu pyk djrs Fks rc lSdM+ksa dh la[;k esa Mk;eaM ØkWflax cus FksA ml le; ;g ,d dhfrZeku FkkA o"kZ 1988&89 esa esVªks jsyos cukrs le; bl LVs’ku dk th.kksZ)kj fd;k x;k FkkA rc ;gka ds vusd Mk;eaM ØkWflax fudky fn, x, FksA vc Hkh ogka dbZ Mk;eaM ØkWflax cus gq, gSaA mÙkjh vesfjdk ds f’kdkxks ds ikl fLFkr rFkk 1944 esa cus MkYVu taD’ku esa tgka pkj esu ykbusa feyrh gSa] ogka Hkh 20 Mk;eaM ØkWflax cus FksA f’kdkxks ds byhuksl ds ikl jk’ksys esa nksgjh ykbu okyk Mk;eaM ØkWflax gS tks jk’ksys jsyjksM ikdZ esa gSA ;gka ;wfu;u iSflfQd jsyjksM ykbu dks ch,u,l,Q jsyos ykbu dkVrh gSaA bl ikdZ esa pkj Mk;eaM ØkWflax cus gq, gSaA blh izdkj ls fczVsu esa U;wvkdZ ¶ySV jsy ØkWflax gS tgka bZLV dksLV esu ykbu rFkk ukfVa?ke fyudksu ykbu ,d nwljs dks dkVrh gSaA ;gka Hkh pkj Mk;eaM ØkWflax gSaA vkWLVªsfy;k ds foDVksfj;k ds vjkjkr esa Hkh ,d Mcy Mk;eaM ØkWflax cuk gSA vesfjdk ds iSUuflyosfu;k ds MchZ esa] vkWYVu taD’ku] f’kdkxks ds ;wfu;u LVs’ku ij Hkh dbZ Mk;eaM ØkWflax cus gSaA bl izdkj ls ;s lHkh Mk;eaM ØkWflax vius vki esa jkspd vkSj vuks[ks gSaA - flrEcj 2017 | 91

ix&ix ij

izkd`frd lqanjrk feuh fLoV~t+jySaM dgykus okys [kfTt;kj ds ut+kjs ns[kdj vki ea= eqX/k gks tk,axsA fgekpy dk ;g i;ZVd LFky yksxksa dks cgqr vkdf"kZr djrk gS ys[k% fu’kk nqvk

fg

ekpy izns’k viuh xksn esa <sjksa ,sls i;ZVu&LFky latks, cSBk gS tgka igqapdj vki izd`fr ds uSlfxZd lkSan;Z ls vfHkHkwr gks tkrs gSaA lp rks ;g gS fd ?kqeDdM+h ds ’kkSdhu lSykfu;ksa dks fgekpy dk gj dksuk] gj txg cgqr yqHkkrh gSA ,slh gh ,d txg gS [kfTt;kj tgka igqapdj vka[kksa dks BaMd] eu dks ’kkafr vkSj vkReh; larks"k feyrk gSA ;wa rks dgus dks ;gka ,slk dqN ugha gS tgka ?kweus esa le; fcrk;k tk, ysfdu ;gka dh izkd`frd lqanjrk ,slh gS fd ns[krs vkSj eglwl djrs&djrs ;gka ls ykSVus dks eu 92 |

- flrEcj 2017

gh ugha djrkA [kfTt;kj gh og txg gS ftls feuh fLoV~t+jySaM dgk tkrk gSA ,slk D;ksa dgk tkrk gS ;g vki ;gka vk, fcuk ugha le> ldrsA vrhr dk mYys[k [kfTt;kj ds ckjs esa dgk tkrk gS fd ;gka [kTth ukx dk clsjk gSA bls ,d fl) ckck us rw ;gka ij ^[kk* vkSj ^th* dk vk’khokZn fn;k FkkA NBh ’krkCnh esa ;g pEck ds jktiwr jktkvksa ds vkf/kiR; esa FkkA ckn esa ;gka eqx+y vk,] fl[k vk, vkSj fQ+j fczfV’k gqdwer us ;gka jkt fd;kA oSls gSjkuh dh ckr ;g

www.railbandhu.in

Hkh gS fd [kfTt;kj dks nqfu;k dh ut+jksa ds lkeus vk, dksbZ vf/kd le; ugha gqvk gSA vn~Hkqr lkSan;Z fgekpy ds pEck ft+ys ds yksdfiz; fgy&LVs’ku MygkSth ls djhc 24 fdyksehVj nwj gS [kfTt;kjA pEck ls Hkh [kfTt;kj dh nwjh yxHkx bruh gh gSA leqnz ry ls djhc 6]500 QqV dh ÅapkbZ ij fLFkr [kfTt;kj esa tc vki igqapsaxs rks pkSad tk,axs D;ksafd vkidh mEehn ds foijhr ;g txg nwljs ioZrh; i;ZVu LFkyksa dh Hkkafr HkhM+HkkM+ Hkjh ugha gSA ;gka dk igyk vkSj lcls cM+k vkd"kZ.k og yack&pkSM+k ?kkl dk eSnku gS ftlds chpkschp ,d NksVh&lh >hy gSA /kkSyk/kkj ioZrJ`a[kyk ds igkM+ksa vkSj taxy ls f?kjs bl eSnku dks gh ns[kus lSykuh vkrs gSaA bl eSnku ds dkj.k gh bls ^fgekpy dk xqyexZ* Hkh dgk tkrk gSA le; O;rhr ds fy, egt Ms<+ fdyksehVj yacs vkSj ,d fdyksehVj pkSM+s [kfTt;kj esa vkidk vf/kdrj le; ;gka ds eSnku esa gh chrrk gSA ;gka vkidks rjg&rjg ds [kkus&ihus ds vkSj nwljs lkeku fcdrs gq, feysaxsA ,d rjQ dqN jsLrjka Hkh gSaA ;gka vkidks fgekpyh iks’kkd igudj ;k gkFkksa esa [kjxks’k idM+dj Q+ksVks f[kapokuh gks rks cgqr de nke esa ;g lkeku miyC/k gSA ;gka ?kwe jgs LFkkuh; Q+ksVksxzkQ+j dqN gh nsj esa vkidh Q+ksVks ds fizaV vkidks ykdj ns nsrs gSaA blh eSnku ds ,d dksus esa cPpksa ds fy, >wys Hkh yxs gq, gSaA blds vykok ?kqM+ lokjh djuh gks rks og Hkh dh tk ldrh gSA iSjk&XykbfMax dk vkuan [kfTt;kj iSjk&XykbfMax ds fy, cgqr yksdfiz; gSA pqukSfr;ksa ds fy, rS;kj jgus okys lSykuh ;gka VªSfdax vkSj iSjk&XykbfMax dk Hkjiwj vkuan ys ldrs gSaA ;gka ds eSnku esa vkidks iSjk&XykbfMax djokus okys izf’kf{kr ik;yV ?kwers gq, fey tk,axs tks [kqn vkids ikl vkdj vkidks XykbfMax ds fy, vkeaf=r djsaxsA ;gka ls ;s viuh xkM+h }kjk vkidks djhc nks fdyksehVj nwj ys tkrs gSaA ogka ,d lh/ks [kM+s igkM+ ij p<+us dk viuk ,d vyx gh jksekap gSA igkM+ ds Åij ls ik;yV ds lkFk djhc nl feuV dh iSjk&XykbfMax ds nkSjku iwjs [kfTt;kj dk vn~Hkqr ut+kjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA ySafMax ds ckn mudh xkM+h vkidks fQ+j ogha eSnku ds ikl NksM+ vkrh gSA bl nkSjku vki Åij ls vius dSejs ls ohfM;ks cuk ldrs gSa ;k ySafMax okyh txg ij cSBs gq, Q+ksVksxzkQ+jksa ls viuk ohfM;ks [k+jhn ldrs gSaA

fons'kh ,oa ?kjsyw i;ZVd ;gka ij iSjk XykbfMax dk Hkh Hkjiwj vkuan ys ldrs gSa

dSls igqaps vf/kdrj i;ZVd dkj ls gh ;gka vkrs gSaA oSls lcls lqyHk jkLrk rks ;g gS fd jsyxkM+h ls iBkudksV igqapdj ogka ls VSDlh yh tk,A - flrEcj 2017 | 93

esjs fnekx dk

jsfM;ks

ml le; cgqr fofp= fLFkfr mRiUu gks tkrh gS tc ekgkSy ds foijhr dksbZ xkuk fnekx esa xwatus yxrk gSA ;gka ,sls gh vthc gkykr dk o.kZu fd;k x;k gS ys[k% csuw lgxy

es

og fnu cgqr egÙoiw.kZ FkkA DykbaV dks izstsaVs’ku nsuh FkhA dbZ fnuksa ls rS;kjh py jgh FkhA LykbM cu jgs Fks] fcxM+ jgs FksA vc lc Bhd FkkA ihihVh Bhd] esjh rS;kjh Bhd] esjs uacj BhdA DykbaV vk;kA eSa mBh] ihihVh dh igyh LykbM LØhu ij vkbZ vkSj esjs fnekx dk jsfM;k pkyw gks x;kA u tkus fdrus fnuksa ckn ;g ct mBk FkkA ij ckojs ;gh fnu feyk Fkk rq>sA rsjh fctyh xqy D;ksa ugha gksrh\ rsjh cSVjh [kRe D;ksa ugha gksrh\ rw rks [kkeks’k gks pqdk Fkk fQj rq>s D;k gqvk\ ijarq taxy ds eneLr gkFkh dh Hkkafr ;g esjs fopkjksa dks dqpyrk gqvk ctrk jgkA ^^fny pht+ D;k gS] vki esjh tku yhft,A** xkuk bruk cqjk ugha pquk Fkk bl ckj vkSj esjs fnekx dk ohfM;ks Hkh pyus yxk lkFk&lkFkA esjs gkFk esa ekStwn iSafly fFkjdus dks epyus yxhA can gks tk Iyht+A fdarq jsfM;ks can u gqvkA u tkus ml DykbaV ij esjk dSlk izHkko iM+k gksxkA eSa tku xbZ Fkh fd ;g jsfM;ks esjh lkalksa ds lkFk gh tk,xkA

js fnekx esa ,d jsfM;ks fQV gSA ml ij esjk fu;a=.k ugha gSA bldh tc et+hZ gksrh gS ct mBrk gS] tc et+hZ gksrh gS can gks tkrk gSA et+snkj ckr ;g gS fd ,d gh xkus ij eksfgr gks tkrk gS vkSj fcuk #ds mls gh ctkrk jgrk gSA ckgj D;k gks jgk gS] ekgkSy dSlk gS] blls mls dksbZ ljksdkj ugha gSA cl ogh ,d xkuk ctkrk jgrk gS] ctkrk jgrk gSA vc ml fnu dh gh ckr yks] eSa fdlh ds fu/ku ij vQ+lksl djus xbZ FkhA vpkud ls ;g ct mBk vkSj xkuk Hkh D;k pquk] ^^jkr vdsyh gS] cq> x, nh;s] vkds esjs ikl dkuksa esa esjs]** cgqr le>k;k vjs HkbZ] dksbZ vkSj xkuk pqu ysA eq> ij d`ik djA dksbZ nq[k Hkjk xhr lquk nsA fdarq dgka] mldk okWY;we rks vkSj Hkh rst+ gks x;kA D;k d:aA dkSu lk cVu nckÅa tks ;g can gks tk,A bldk okWY;we dSls de d:aA ;g rks fpa?kkM+ jgk FkkA ^^tks Hkh pkgs dfg,] tks Hkh pkgs dfg,A** b/kj eSa ek;wl fn[kus dk vlQy iz;kl dj jgh Fkh vkSj m/kj jsfM;ks ;g xkuk ctkdj esjk /;ku Hkax djus esa tqVk FkkA ml ’kjkjrh jsfM;ks dks irk Fkk xkuk esjk ilanhnk FkkA ilanhnk xkuksa ij rks jsfM;ks esa ohfM;ks Hkh fQV gks tkrk gSA ruwtk esjs fnekx esa ukpus yxha] vkt mUgksaus eq>s [kq’k djus dh Bku yh FkhA esjs eq[k ij gYdh eqLdku f[ky xbZA eq> ij eLrh Nkus yxhA flj ij j[ks nqiV~Vs dks eSaus vius nkarksa esa Hkhap fy;k rkfd dksbZ esjh eqLdku u ns[k ysA fnekx us dgk Hkkxks ;gka ls] ;g jsfM;ks rqEgsa dgha dk ugha NksM+sxkA cl xexhu ifjokj dks viuh vfrO;Lrrk dk gokyk fn;k vkSj Hkkxdj viuh dkj esa tk cSBhA eu gh eu funsZ’k fn;k vc lquk] ctk u ^^jkr vdsyh gSA** ij ;g D;k ;g euekSth] ’kSrku jsfM;ks [kkeks’k gks pqdk FkkA jsfM;ks dk nh;k cq> pqdk FkkA eu esa vk;k fd bls rksM+ MkywaA fnekx ls fudkydj ckgj Qsad nwaA cgqr [kkstk] vanj rd VVksyk] fdarq jsfM;ks unkjn FkkA vc izrh{kk djus yxh] cPpw dHkh rks ctksxs] gkFk vkvksxsA xyk ?kksaV nwaxh rsjk] Hkys gh Qkalh ij yVd tkÅaA jsfM;ks us esjs mcky dks Hkkai fy;k FkkA dbZ fnuksa rd [kkeks’k jgkA ’kk;n Mj x;k FkkA

esjs Hkkoksa dh vfHkO;fDr esjs varjeu esa lekfgr jsfM;ks eq>s dHkh galk,xk] dHkh #yk,xk ysfdu eq>s iw.kZ fo'okl gS fd og fuLlansg esjk dHkh lkFk ugha NksM+sxkA esjh csgrjh blh esa gS fd eSa bls Lohdkj dj ywaA cl eSaus mls viuk fy;kA vc eSa mls ilan djus yxh gwaA mlds xkuksa ij eqldqjk mBrh gwa vkSj xkus yxrh gwa] ^^rqe tks gq, esjs ge lQ+j jkLrs cny x,A yk[kksa nh;s esjs I;kj dh jkgksa esa ty x,A** esjs fnekx ds jsfM;ks rw fcuk Mjs eneLr gksdj ctA

csyi= ykus dh

ijaijk

>kj[kaM esa f’ko dks vkd"kZd csyi= vfiZr fd, tkrs gSaA ;g ijaijk lSdM+ksa o"kksZa ls fujarj fuHkkbZ tk jgh gS ys[k% panu dqekj

>k

j[kaM ds nso?kj esa fLFkr ckck cS|ukFk T;ksfrfyZax dks dkeuk fyax ds :i esa Hkh tkuk tkrk gSA ;gka yk[kksa dh la[;k esa J)kyqx.k lkou ds ikou ekg esa f’ko dk tykfHk"ksd djus ds fy, igqaprs gSaA f’ko ds 12 T;ksfrfyZax ls vyx ;gka f’ko HkfDr dh ,d vuks[kh ijaijk gS tks dsoy ckck cS|ukFk T;ksfrfyZax esa gh ns[kus dks feyrh gSA ;g ijaijk gS igkM+ksa o taxyksa ls vkd"kZd vkSj lqanj csyi= <wa<+dj ykus rFkk mUgsa f’kofyax ij p<+kus dhA nso?kj ds ckck eafnj ds iqjksfgr lSdM+ksa lkyksa ls bl ijaijk dks fuHkk jgs gSaA ;wa rks ;gka ds yksx lky Hkj csyi= dh ryk’k esa ou vkSj ioZrksa esa Hkze.k djrs gSa fdarq lkou ds eghus esa ;g ijaijk vius iwjs jax esa gksrh gSA <ksy&uxkM+ksa ds lkFk bu csyi=ksa dks pkanh dh Fkkyh esa ltkdj eafnj rd yk;k tkrk gSA

vuks[kh izn'kZuh J)kyqx.kksa ds csyi=ksa dks eafnj esa iznf'kZr djus dk /;s; HkDrksa dks lqanj csyi= fn[kkuk gksrk gSA

djrs gSa lEekfur Jko.k ekg esa izR;sd lkseokj dks iqjksfgr lekt ds yksx taxyksa ls yk;s x, csyi=ksa dh izn’kZuh Hkh yxkrs gSAa bUgsa pkanh dh Fkkyh esa ltkdj HkDrksa ds n’kZu ds fy, j[kk tkrk gSA blh Øe esa HkDr gh lcls vkd"kZd csyi= dh igpku djrs gSa vkSj mls rksMd + j ykus okys dks eafnj esa lEekfur Hkh fd;k tkrk gSA bl rjg dh izn’kZuh dk vafre fnu Jko.k ekg ds var esa iM+us okyh laØkafr dks gksrk gSA blfy, dbZ ckj csyi= dh ryk’k esa yxs yksx taxyksa esa vR;ar vkd"kZd csyi= feyus ij mlh isM+ ds uhps dbZ fnu vkSj jkrsa Msjk Mky nsrs gSa rkfd ml fo’ks"k csyi= dks laØkafr ds volj ij rksMd + j f’koth dks vfiZr fd;k tk, vkSj mldh izn’kZuh eafnj esa yxkbZ tk,A vn~Hkqr vkHkkl nso?kj esa fLFkr ckck eafnj ckjg T;ksfrfyZx a esa ls ,d gSA blds lkFk gh ikSjkf.kd ekU;rkvksa ds vuqlkj nso?kj esa eafnj ds ikl gh lrh dk ân; fxjk FkkA blfy, bls fprkHkwfe Hkh dgrs gSAa vFkkZr nso?kj T;ksfrfyZx a ds vfrfjDr ,d ’kfDrihB Hkh gSA ekU;rkvksa ds vuqlkj blh ’kfDrihB ls tqMh+ gS nso?kj esa vuwBs csyi=ksa dh ryk’k dh ifjikVhA vly esa bu csyi=ksa dks /;ku ls ns[kus ij ;s nsoh nqxkZ ds eq[k dk vkHkkl djkrs gSAa bl izdkj ls f’ko dks csyi= vfiZr djus dk vFkZ gksrk gS f’ko&’kfDr dk feyuA nso?kj esa bl rjg ds csyi=ksa dh ryk’k dh ijaijk fdruh iqjkuh gS] bldk dksbZ izek.k miyC/k ugha gSA fdarq ekuk tkrk gS fd lkS lky ls Hkh vf/kd le; igys ce&ce ckck czãpkjh us bl ijaijk dks LFkkfir fd;k FkkA csyi=ksa dh izn’kZuh tgka f’ko HkfDr ls tqMh+ gS] ogha blds fy, iqjksfgr lekt ds vyx&vyx ny ¼laxBu½ Hkh cus gq, gSAa nso?kj rhFkZ iqjksfgrksa dk tjusy lekt] cjusy lekt] ce&ce ckck foYoi= lekt] elkuh foYoi= lekt] jktk jke foYoi= lekt] jk?ks’;ke foYoi= lekt] fujkyk] ’kkafr v[kkM+k foYoi= lekt HkfDr dh bl vuks[kh ijaijk dks dbZ n’kdksa ls fuHkk jgk gSA nso?kj dks >kj[kaM dh lkaLd`frd jkt/kkuh Hkh dgk tkrk gSA bldh lhek ,d vksj fcgkj dks rks nwljh vksj if’pe caxky dks Nwrh gSA nso?kj igqp a us ds fy, tlhMhg ize[q k jsyos LVs’ku gS tks fnYyh&gkoM+k eq[; jsyekxZ ij fLFkr gSA tlhMhg jsyos LVs’ku ls nso?kj eafnj dh nwjh yxHkx lkr fdyksehVj gSA - flrEcj 2017 | 95

gekjh fojklr

lj/kuk

'ksjfny csx+e dh fj;klr esa ,d fnu

xkft+;kckn&eqjknuxj&eksnhuxj ds csuwj edkuksa&nqdkuksa vkSj Fkdsgky bekjrksa ds ml ikj clk gS lj/kuk

xq

ys[k% vydk dkSf'kd

t+js oDr ds jksekal vkSj jksekap ls cpk tk ldrk gS D;k\ vkidh jkgsxqt+j fnYyh ls ;gh dksbZ 100 fdyksehVj nwj lj/kuk gks rks ;dhuu vkidk tokc ugha gh gksxk! pkanuh pkSd ds ckt+kj&,&gqLu esa Bqedrh d'ehjh Q+jt+kuk ls tax ds eSnkuksa esa gqadkj Hkjrh csx+e le: rd dk lQ+j bl fefYd;r ds pIis&pIis ij vkt Hkh ntZ gSA ;g vyx ckr gS fd csx+e ds rqdhZ gEeke dk jkLrk vc lsaV pkYlZ Co‚;t+ Ldwy ds ,Xt+kfeus'ku g‚y ls gksdj xqt+jrk gS! vycÙkk] bu xqly[kkuksa dh f[kM+fd;ksa ij jaxhu dkap vkSj nhokjksa ij tM+s 'kh'kksa dh ned vc rd cjdjkj gS]

96 |

- flrEcj 2017

Bhd mlh rjg tSls csx+e le: ds fdLls vkSj uke lj/kuk dh gj tqcku ij dk;e gSA jkuh lkfgck ds u, egy dks] ftlesa mUgksaus fta+nxh ds vkf[k+jh nks cjl xqt+kjs Fks] Ldwy esa rCnhy dj fn;k x;k gSA bfrgkl vkSj jkts&jtokM+ksa ds nkSj esa fnypLih gks] ,d fnyQ+jsc csx+e dh gLrh dks le>us dk eu gks ;k [kqn dks ;dhu fnykuk gks fd mÙkj çns'k dk ,d Åa?krk dLck dHkh 'ksjfny gqDejku dh deZLFkyh Fkk] rks lj/kuk dh fj;klr ds lQ+j ij fudy tkb;sA fojklrksa ds 'kgj fnYyh ls ,u,p 1] if'peh mÙkj çns'k esa ,u,p 44 ls gksrs gq, mÙkjk[kaM dks nkSM+rk gS] cl mlds gks yhft,A

www.railbandhu.in

fxfjtk?kj esa dne j[krs gh ,d [kkeks'k lalkj vkids lkFk py iM+rk gS

[kkeksf'k;ksa ds lk, esa lj/kuk dk ,sfrgkfld dLck vkidh rjQ cgqr dqN mNkyrk gS] vkidks cl gkSy& s gkSys mls lesVuk gksrk gSA vkSifuosf'kd nkSj dh fojklrksa ls feyokrk ;g dLck vius lhus esa mÙkj Hkkjr ds lcls cM+s fxfjtk?kj csflfydk vkWQ+ vkWoj ysMh vkWQ+ xzl s t s dks 'kku ls lesVs gSA csxe+ le: us mEnk dkjhxjh vkSj csgrjhu lkexzh ls bls cuok;k FkkA csxe+ dh lsuk esa ,d brkyoh vQ+lj ,aVksfu;ks jsxfs yuh blds okLrqdkj Fks vkSj csgn uQ+klr ls mUgksua s bl fo'kky fxfjtk?kj dks cuk;k FkkA 18 [kaHkksa ij fVdk bldk cjkenk] blds rhu xqca t vkSj muds ihNs ls mBrh vkleku pwerh nks ehukjksa okyh bl HkO; bekjr dk okLrqf'kYi jkseu vkSj eqxy + bZ 'kSfy;ksa dk eksgd esy gSA fxfjtk?kj esa dne j[krs gh pqfIi;ksa dk ,d lalkj vkids lkFk py iM+rk gSA blesa çHkq ;h'kw] enj esjh vkSj csxe+ le: ds cqr vkdf"kZr djrs gSa rks osnh ds iRFkjksa dh uDdk'kh rktegy ds laxejejh cnu dh ;kn fnykrh gSA tc vkleku esa pedrk lwjt blds jks'kunkuksa ls >kadrk gS rks eap ij fojkth ewfrZ;ksa dh jkSud ns[krs gh curh gSA nk;ha rjQ+ gS og 18 QqVk eap ftl ij gqDdk xqMx + M q k+ rh csxe+ le: dh jkSchyh Nfo fcu cksys cgqr dqN dg tkrh gSA bUgsa csxe+ ds okfjl MsfoM vkDVjyksuh Mkbl lksEczs us bVyh esa cuok;k FkkA bVyh ds ewfrZf'kYih vnkeks rknksyhuh us mu laxejeh cqrksa dks uQ+klr ls x<+k Fkk ftuls csxe+ dh ftan+ xh vkSj muds thus dk vankt+ c[kwch >ydrk gSA eap ij vklhu csxe+ ds gkFk esa mudh fj;klr dh lun gS vkSj og vius fganLq rkuh vkSj ;wjksih; njckfj;ksa ls f?kjh gSAa ,d ewfrZ tks gSjr esa Mkyrh gS og gS csxe+ le: ds nhoku

jk; flag dh tks iafMr usg: ds ijukuk FksA csxe+ dk eqfLye igukok Hkh de vk'p;Zpfdr ugha djrk vkSj vki lksprs jg tkrs gSa fd bZlkb;r viuk pqdh csxe+ dk thus dk jax&<ax okdbZ vycsyk FkkA csxe+ tc pkanuh pkSd ds dksBs dh jkSudks& a esyksa dks NksMd + j bZLV bafM;k daiuh dks HkkM+s ij lsuk nsus okys teZuh ds okWYVj jsugkVZ lksEczs ds lkFk ftan+ xh dh ubZ&vutkuh jkg ij fudy iM+h Fkha rks mUgsa [kqn Hkh mu eaft+yksa dk xqeku ugha Fkk tks vkus okys fnuksa esa muds dne pwerh pyh xbZAa mez esa rhl lky cM+s lksEczs ds lkFk C;kg jpkus ds ckn ;g vtc&xtc tksMh+ jksfgy[kaM] vkxjk] Hkjriqj vkSj Mhx ds ckn vkf[k+jdkj lj/ kuk igqp a hA eqxy + ckn'kkg 'kkg vkye dks jksfgYyk yM+kdksa ds f[kykQ+ viuh lsuk nsus okys jsugkVZ dks ckn'kkg us [kq'k gksdj lj/kuk dh tkxhj lkSia h FkhA bl rjg Q+jtkuk&lksEczs ges'kk ds fy, lj/kuk ds gks x,A exj 'kknh ds rhu lky ckn gh lksEczs dh ekSr gks xbZ vkSj mldh Q+kSt Q+jtkuk ds gkFkksa esa vk xbZA lj/kuk esa fojklr dh lSj csxe+ ds ml iqjkus egy rd Hkh pyrs gSa tks ppZ ds djhc gh [kM+k gSA nksvkc ds bl bykds esa xfeZ;ksa esa csjge ikjs dh vdM+ egy ds rg[k+kus esa mrjrs gh <hyh iM+ tkrh gSA vc lhyu ls xa/kkrs bl rg[k+kus esa pexknM+ mM+kusa Hkjrs gS]a ysfdu nks lkS lky igys egy esa csxe+ vkSj mudk ifjokj pSu ls jgk djrk FkkA bl iqjkus egy esa vkt lsVa tksl a lsehujh pyrh gSA ut+nhd gh og dSFkksfyd dfczLrku Hkh gS tgka jsugkVZ vkSj jsxfs yuh ds vykok csxe+ ds çseh ls ifr cus olkÅ vkSj muds ifjokj ds nwljs dbZ yksxksa dh dczas gSAa

INDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

No.1 Best On-Time Performance in the year 2016-17

Highest Occupancy Rate for 28 consecutive months

The results were announced on 20th November, r 2016. r,