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boundaries Dear SpiceJetter, The month of August brings plenty of good news for the SpiceJet flyers. We are starting flights to Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, our fourth international destination from August 14. To begin with, we will be offering tri-weekly flights on the Delhi-Kabul sector — on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. With this, SpiceJet becomes the first private carrier to operate flights to Kabul, since Independence. The airline will make all efforts to offer competitive and affordable price structure on all its routes. On the home turf, the airline has just started flights to Amritsar and Chandigarh by offering new connections in the AmritsarDelhi-Chandigarh-Srinagar-Indore sectors. We have also added Dehradun in Uttarakhand to our network taking the domestic destinations to a total of 37 cities. With more destinations being planned, SpiceJet is poised to consolidate its network in North India. While you fly to all these interesting places with us, do pick up a copy of Spiceroute — our monthly in-flight magazine to read more about these cities. The cover story of this August issue brings you destinations with Independence ‘connect’. With all the long weekends this month, do plan a date with India’s history. We bring you interesting articles on wedding jewellery, international cuisine and an interview with the new Bollywood star Nawazzudin Siddiqui. As always, feel free to write and give your feedback at custrelations@spicejet.com. Happy Flying!

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Content 12 HOT DATES August happenings across SpiceJet network

14 TRAVEL BUZZ

Latest in travel sector

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Tryst with history Holiday in independence hot spots

32 City guide 48 hours in Kochi Flavours from Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own country

36 Quick getaway ambling through ajmer Heritage walk in heritage hamlet

42 Theme holiday goan greens Monsoon special bird watching in Goa

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tangy treat Add zing to your food with lemon

60 Gourmet delight

NEW DESTINATIONS AMRITSAR CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN KABUL

INDIA @65 INDEPENDENCE IMPRINTS

Love for sushi Delectable Japanese cuisine in India

66 In conversation

Cover Design

AMIT Lal agrawal

new mr dependable Nawazuddin Siddiqui on tasting success

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Content 70 Glam world model effect Male models who are giving a new dimension to the Indian television

76 Well-being de stress Alternate therapy for your stress related woes

Culture canvas

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GADGET

be jewelled Jewellery for the every occasion

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timeless art Exquisite handicraft techniques from Aurangabad

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148 90 Good Samaritans challenging disasters Preparing people for an emergency situation

96 Vibrant Gujarat

Insight on progressive Gujarat

128 Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner

SPICEJET DESTINATIONS

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SPICEJET ROUTE MAP

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Fleet Guide

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SPICEJET SCHEDULE

music and you How to inculcate musical talent in your child

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138 Zoom in

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SPICEJET OFFICES SPICE BITES

changing delhi The ever evolving National Capital

146 Predictions numerological Readings Predictions for August 2012

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Helpful staff I am a frequent flyer and it makes me extremely happy to witness the services rendered by SpiceJet. The ground staff leaves no stone unturned to assure that the smooth check-in procedure for all the passengers. The helpful staff assures quick screening and boarding. Roshanara Begum Bhopal

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HOT DATES

AUGUST

1 Theatre workshop If you have been thinking about making your child learn acting and the nuances of theatre, head for the Barry John’s Theatre Workshop for children in the age group of 8-16 years. The expert will impart lessons at Club Patio, Block E, South City I, Near NH 8, Gurgaon.

5 Penchant for photography If you’ve just purchased a digital camera and want to learn the basics of photography or want to take the hobby of photography seriously, join the weekend photo workshop by Bhaskar Dutta at The Academy of Photo Art, opposite Corner House, Marathahalli Spice Garden, Bangalore.

4 Festivit y at large Witness the myriad colours of Rajasthan as the state celebrates Kajli Teej. The festival is a celebration of monsoon, which also sees a procession of Teej goddess with decorated elephants, camels, bands, performing artists and colourfully dressed people. At Amer Fort, Jaipur.

9 Evening of dance and music If you live in Kolkata and are looking for a musical and visual treat, 16th Jugal Sreemal Scholarshop 2012 promises an evening of Rabindra Sangeet recitation, Kathak, Oddissi, Bharatnatyam performances and other interesting programs at Nehru Children’s Museum, 94/1, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata.

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20 overall wellness Seek guidance on Vedanta by the experts at the 10th six week residential Chinmaya Dharma Sevak Course. The course aims at giving knowledge and training to sincere seekers with the essence of Vedanta and set them firmly on the spiritual path. At Chinmaya Gardens, Nallur Vayal, Siruvani Road, Coimbatore.

12 piano competition Con Brio, the John Gomes Memorial Piano Competition and Festival is back. The western music festival and piano competition aims to provide a strong incentive to young Indian pianists to aim for high standards of pianism. At NCPA Experimental Theatre, Nariman Point, NCPA Marg, Dorabji Tata Road, Mumbai.

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ode to the Indian cinema The Opus is back with new freshness, some legendary memories, eternal melodies that have given recognition to the Indian Music as the Pehchaan of India. Here music lovers will enjoy the Golden era of Bollywood music in new form. At Town Hall, Ahmedabad, 8.30 pm onwards.

pet fiesta Celebrate the eve of Independence Day with your kids at Splash, O Fish Expo and Pets Show. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display with great shows of dogs, cats, birds and fish. More than 500 varieties of ornamental fishes, including Vaasthu fishes, and birds will be on display at Valluvarkottam Hall, Nungambakkom, Chennai. 13

Travel buzz

Black Forest Highlands beckons Indians With a record-breaking increase of 40 per cent in Indian tourist arrivals in 2011, the Black Forest region has fast emerged as one of the most popular regions in Germany among Indians. Owing to its breathtaking landscape, favourable geographical positioning and endless possibilities for visitors, the Black Forest region recorded a remarkable increase of 31.9 per cent in visitor overnights by Indians. According to Romit Theophilus, sales and marketing director, German National Tourist Office India, “The Black Forest Highlands is one of Germany’s most popular regions well known for its mesmerising natural beauty, culture and exotic culinary treats. Scenic landscapes are one of the top priorities for Indian travellers making this region a must visit. Our marketing efforts are aligned to excite Indians to further explore the offerings of the region that include not only majestic landscape views but holistic vacations featuring; hiking, fine food, spas and winter sports.”

Seasonal delight in Tokushima visit Maasai mara for the great Migration The Wildebeest Migration in East Africa can be watched in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet. Termed as 8th new wonder of the world, the Wildebeest Migration is a dramatic story. It takes place within Kenya and is the greatest wildlife show on earth. Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra and various species of antelope gather up their young and start their long trek from Tanzania’s Serengeti plains to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Till October, you can watch the grazing animals take a long trek towards the Mara River.

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The city of Tokushima will play host to the Awa-Odori folk dance festival, a resounding fest from August 12 to 15. The Tokushima festival will feature folk dances performed to welcome the souls of ancestors in the Bon season. The dance dates back to 1587 when the feudal lord Hachisuka Iemasa (1558-1638), celebrated the opening of the newly-built Tokushima Castle. Following that, the citizens started to dance in an unsteady gait. Awa is the former name of Tokushima. The Awa-Odori is characterized by irregular steps and by the jovial and energetic up-tempo rhythm. Separated into groups of men and women, the dancers parade through the city while dancing to music played on drums, gongs, three-stringed Japanese musical instruments and flutes.

Travel buzz

One lakh Japanese tourists visit Buddhist sites Sarovar Hotels opens another property

Over one lakh Japanese tourists have visited places of Buddhist pilgrim interest in the country since the beginning of this year, Vimla Pradhan, Minister for Tourism, Govt of Jharkhand said. Official sources quoting Pradhan, who is on a visit to Japan, recently said that Japan National Tourism Organisation ( JNTO) has evinced interest in the newly excavated Buddhist site at Itkhori in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. Ryoichi Matsuyama, President, JNTO who hosted a Jharkhand delegation headed by the Minister in Tokyo last week, suggested to Pradhan that the site could be promoted along with Bodh Gaya, 60 km from each other. Underlining the historical and spiritual link between the two countries, Matsuyama suggested that yoga and spirituality should be promoted in a better way to attract more Japanese tourists to India.

UK Visa centre opens in Bengaluru Eyeing an increasing number of tourists that visit Britain during the Olympics this year, the new UK visa application centre has been unveiled in Bengaluru. The new visa application centre would have a premium lounge with dedicated staff and additional facilities. The new Internet facilities at the centre will allow customers to complete and print their online visa application forms. The new centre would be operational from May 28. The normal hours for submission of applications and collection of documents are being extended by two hours for customers in Bengaluru and the working hours of the centre are from 8 am to 4 pm.

Sarovar Hotels, the fastest growing hotel management company in India, launched Davanam Sarovar Portico Suites at Koramangala in Bengaluru. This 132 all suite hotel located within Davanam Plaza is the company’s fourth property in the city after Radha Hometel, Savannah Sarovar Premiere and Park Plaza. At the launch Anil Madhok, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels Private Limited said, “The upbeat business environment of Bengaluru will complement our product and its business facilities. With three successfully operational properties in the city we are confident about the success of Davanam Sarovar Portico Suites.” August 2012 16 www.spiceroutemag.com

Travel buzz

Tomato Paradise in Spain

The festival of La Tomatina, centers around the humble tomato, 1,25,000 kilos of which are used by the town’s populace- and visiting guests- to pound, batter, and completely cover each other with squishy tomatoes. La Tomatina’s origins began as a common brawl outside a restaurant way back in 1944- but the decades since then have seen it develop into one of Spain’s biggest, most popular and most fun tourist draws. Bunyol’s actual population is only about 9,000, but during La Tomatina, that figure swells to a respectable 30,000- all of them with a ferocious red gleam in their eyes. The tomato festivities begin at 11 am. Get set and head to Bunyol in Valencia, Spain on August 29.

experience dubai with avari

Experience a fascinating blend of customs and traditions of the Middle East with international facilities of a cosmopolitan lifestyle while enjoying a luxurious and comfortable stay at The Avari Dubai Hotel. Situated in one of the most paramount locations in Dubai – adjacent to Dubai’s famous “Clock tower” and 5 minutes to Riqqa Road Food Street and City Center Mall - the Avari Dubai Hotel redefines the leisure and business hotel category by offering a lifestyle destination beyond comparison.

Now a gelato museum in Italy Italian ice cream now is to get its very own museum dedicated to the history and culture of gelato. The Gelato Museum will showcase the first written recipe, 10,000 photographs and documents and around 20 old gelato-making machines, including primitive, hand-operated churns made out of wood and iron.

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Travel buzz

SpiceJet flies to 4 new cities SpiceJet, which is on an expansion mode has added four new cities to its network, thereby offering many new connections to the passengers.

ith the aim of focusing on North India after adding many cities in the South and West, SpiceJet has recently started flying to Amritsar, Chandigarh and Dehradun. Also from August 14, the airline is starting its thrice-weekly flights to Kabul. In the coming months SpiceJet plans to add few more international destinations to its network apart from expanding domestically. The cities that the airline is looking at in the coming months are Kanpur and Lucknow in North India and six other international cities in South East Asia.

CHANDIGARH

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Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first planned city, Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. With broad planned roads and shady trees, it is a great pleasure to drive around this Union Territory which is also the cleanest cities in India. Known for its Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden and the Chandigarh IT Park, the city is on an unbeatable progress lane. With a high per capita income of 99,262, Chandigarh is the richest city in India where international brands make it a point to have its presence.

amritsar

AMRITSAR The spiritual centre of the Sikhs, Amritsar in Punjab is visited by more people than the Taj Mahal in Agra. The world-famous Harmandir Sahib (The abode of God), also known as Golden Temple attracts devotees and tourists throughout the year. With a great historic past, Amritsar is dotted with many sacred shrines of the Sikhs. The city is also known for its rich culture and cuisine besides carpets, fabrics and light engineering goods that are manufactured here.

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Travel buzz

dehradun

DEHRADUN

KABUL

Located on the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun is the base to many tourist destinations like Mussoorie, Auli, Haridwar and Rishikesh. It is perhaps the only city which houses maximum number of prestigious institutes including Indian Military Academy, ONGC and the Forest Research Institute. The capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun has both the Ganges and the Yamuna flowing on both its side. Dehradun is also the base to many tourists destinations like Mussoorie and Dhanaulti.

The capital city of Afganisthan, Kabul is the 5th fastest growing city in the world. The city nicely nestled between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Kabul river, is an epitome of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural and educational growth. Kabul is known for its antiquity. The city is over 3,500 years old and many empires have fought over the valley for its strategic location, as it falls along the trade routes of South and Central Asia. While in Kabul on must surely shop for dry fruits, nuts and the most exquisite Afgan rugs.

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Tryst with

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This August we bring you destinations that have stood witness to our long fight for Independence. WO RDS

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ith quite a few holidays falling around August 15, chances are that many of you would be planning a quick getaway. And though rushing off to the hills or a beach might seem like a done thing, we bring you few destinations which you might like to visit this Independence Day. From Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to Dandi in Gujarat and Seringapatna in Karnataka, these places will make you proud

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of being an Indian. These have been and still are the cornerstones in Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fight against British imperialism. Meanwhile, various state tourism boards are in the process of crafting tourism circuits around these destinations so that tourists get to see more on their visits to these places. Hill stations, bird sanctuaries, old monuments and endless natural beauty around these destinations make for a perfect holiday.

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Left: Wagah Border, situated close to Amritsar is the best place to feel the proud of being an Indian; Bottom: The memorial at the Jallianwala Bagh

St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church, situated in the middle of Meerut cantonment, is a beautiful edifice that brings back the English flavour

Jallianwala Bagh Close to SpiceJetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest destination, Amritsar, Jallianwal Bagh reminds us of the great sacrifices made for our Independence. It was here that over 379 innocent people were killed and over 1000 were injured by the Britishers. On April 13 1919, over 2000 people had gathered for a meeting at the Jallianwala bagh when Brigadier General Dyer fearing some kind of insurrection ordered firing at the congregation. It was the worst massacre in the

history of Indian Independence as the firing went on non-stop for over 10 minutes. Today, a memorial stands tall as a witness to the sacrifice of so many innocent Indians.

Dandi

What to do: Go to Indo-Pak border at Wagah to view the dramatic opening and closing of gates. Visit Amritsar to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple. Have mouth-watering chholebhature and wash it down with a king-size glass of Lassi in the holy city. Also the non-

The common salt took a special position in the non-violence movement against the ritishers. Mahatma Gandhi did the historic march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi in 1930. This was one of the first major move of disobedience against the British rulers. In this small city near the Arabian Sea, Gandhi along with his

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vegetarian fare is worth dying for. SPICEJET flies to Amritsar

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followers showed the world how easy it was to make salt indigenously. The Dandi march, which was undertaken as a mark of protest against the heavy salt tax also showcased the huge solidarity that Gandhi held. Part of the vibrant Gujarat state, Dandi is also home to many colorful handicrafts. One can do shopping from local artisans around the place.

British forces, the gallant queen Lakshmibai refused to surrender Jhansi to the British as ordered. She fought bravely with her men in the battles that followed and marched up to Gwalior where is laid down her life fighting the enemy. Her bravery was acknowledged not only by her countrymen but also by the British generals who fought against her.

Things to do: With the diamond city of Surat being just few kilometres away from Dandi, one can shop for sarees and precious stones. Also close by is the Saputara hills where one can head for a quite holiday. A ropeway ride and a boat ride at the lake will keep you busy. SPICEJET flies to Surat

What to do: Visit the fort in Jhansi also visit nearby Gwalior, the erstwhile seat of the Scindia rulers. See the vast Gwalior fort and sweeten your tooth with freshly made

Jhansi Our introduction to Jhansi and its legendary queen Lakshmibai begins with the poem we read in school about Bundelkhand bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singing in the praise of the noble and fearless queen. Jhansi, in the heart of Bundelkhand was one of main places which rose against the British during the first war of Independence in 1857. Though vastly outnumbered by the

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gajak. Also visit Orchha for the royal citadel and chatris and a commanding view of the Bundelkhand plains. SPICEJET flies to Bhopal

Srirangapatna Situated very close to Mysore, Srirangapatna (earlier known as Seringapatam) was the capital of Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. All through his life, like his father Hyder Ali, he fought against the British. With his European trained soldiers, European officers and latest armaments, he was a formidable adversary for the mighty

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Left: Situated close to Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace is a beautiful residence of the erstwhile Wodeyar rulers; Above: Signage welcoming you to historical Meerut

British. Finally at the Battle of Seringapatam in 1799, after harassing and defeating the English forces many a times, this great warrior became a martyr and a symbol of Indian resistance against British imperialism. Adorned with lush green fields and beautiful lanscapes, Srirangapatna makes for a quick getaway both from Mysore as well as Bangalore. What to do: Visit the Seringapatna Fort. The Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary nearby is the breeding site for many avian species. Visit the beautiful Daria Daulat Bagh. SPICEJET flies to Bangalore

Meerut Had the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny not taken place here, the Meerut Cantonment would have continued to be just one of the largest cantonment towns in British India with its manicured lawns and well-laid roads. However, it was here that the Indian sepoys took over the cantonment and marched to Delhi thereby paving the path for India’s Independence. It could well be called the first big fight against the Britishers. With miles of sugar cane fields in its periphery, the cantonment area which covers almost one-fourth of the city has not changed much. The St John’s church, right in the middle of

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the cantonment brings in the English flavour. Church service every Sunday with the choir singing to the melodious tunes of the organ is always enthralling. I happened to attend an Easter Mass a couple of years back and though the church was obviously not filled with Englishmen, the made in England organ still produces great music. The acoustics of the church building is one of the best that I have experiences till date. Outside the spick and span cantonment town is the Hastinapur bird sanctuary which is worth a visit. On a pleasant day (as it is supposed to be in the monsoon month of August), it can be a nice short trip from Delhi. As you pass the main Meerut city, strong smell of sugarcane welcomes you as the area is lined with sugar factories. What to do: Visit Sardana church nearby and marvel at its intricate Italian architecture. Also try to pull away some sugarcane from the moving bullock carts on the highway, it’s thrilling and the farmers don’t mind a bit. SPICEJET flies to Delhi

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From Kathakali dances to Jewish culture and Chinese fishing nets, Kochi is an amalgam of myriad attractions. WO R D S

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SpiceJet flies to Kochi. See schedule, page 168.

City guide

Left: While in Kochi, do try cruising along the beautiful backwaters close by Bottom right: Dutch Cemetry is a must visit place in Fort Kochi

spice market and a row of antique shops besides small stores selling curios.

6:00 PM KERALA FOLKLORE THEATRE AND MUSEUM

Day One 7:00 AM FORT KOCHI A good breakfast is a good way to begin the day. So before you start for the day go for appams and stew (coconut milk based) or velliyappams or puttu with kadala or masala dosas which are on the menu of all good restaurants. Fort Kochi is the best known landmark of the city though it is actually outside the main city, in the suburbs. Originally a Europeans settlement, the place boasts of quite a few elegant European-style bungalows. Wander on the streets here or linger at the scenic beaches. The must-see here are the iconic Chinese fishing nets used by local fishermen. These cantilevered nets are large installations which need several men to operate at one time. St Francis Church, Vasco House, Dutch Cemetery, Gopalakrishan temple and Indo-Portuguese Museum are the other attractions here. There are plenty of stalls along the shoreline which sell delicious fastfood including scrumptious seafood though not all are open during the day.

10:00 AM SANTA CRUZ BASILICA Santa Cruz Basilica is one of the oldest churches in India and a magnificent one. It is a must visit for the devout but the artistic grandeur Gothic-style structure, counted

among the heritage edifices of Kerala, make for a visit for every tourists. The frescoes, murals and stained-glass windows of the church are key highlights. There are many restaurants around this area where you can drop in for an interesting Kerala cuisine.

2:00 PM MATTANCHERRY PALACE Mattancherry Palace or the Dutch Palace doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really look palatial or grand from the outside but the interiors are worth exploring. There are exquisite murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas and plenty of interesting exhibits in the form of royal relics like turbans and palanquins of the erstwhile Rajas of Kochi. The famed Jew town and Jewish Synagogue are nearby. The latter is especially known for its beautiful Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers and impressive scrolls of the Old Testament. This area is good for shopping given its thriving

The artistic, multi storied building with beautiful woodwork houses an amazing collection of artifacts, books and other visual material which showcase the rich art and craft culture of Kerala especially its traditional theatre and dance traditions. So yes, there is plenty to see and learn about Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Kudiyattam and Kalaripayattu. The walls are dotted with masks of all varieties and there are many puppets, paintings, sculpture, musical instruments, dance gear, lamps, jewellery and jewellery boxes on display. There is a well-designed theatre in the middle of the building. Though it is a private institution, it is a great example that showcases the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art and culture and should be emulated by other Indian states which have a rich arts heritage.

DAY TWO 7:00 aM BACKWATERS An early-morning or early-evening cruise along the tranquil backwaters is one of the most enjoyable experiences not only in Kochi and this holds good for Kerala in general. There are many options available from private tour operators as also the Kerala government. It will take several hours though. Sit on the upper deck for the best views. The lush-green it is

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really a breathtakingly beautiful emerald-green landscape around, glimpses of rural life, and the authentic local cuisine generally served on most boats will make your trip memorable. Willingdon Island and Bolghatty Island are two popular options and there is lots of sightseeing thrown in as part of the tour and some of these might include what you have already seen the previous day so check itineraries carefully before choosing.

12:00 pM Museum visit Have a typical Kerala lunch. Rice (par boiled) with thoran, sambar, aviyal and kaalan if you are vegetarian or if you are not then rice to the accompaniment of prawn curry, meen (fish) curry or karimeen porichatthu, andkozhi (chicken) curry or fry. There are desserts like payasam and ada pradhaman besides mor (buttermilk) to seal your meal. Then set off to Thripunithura where the impressive cluster of buildings comprising the Tripunithura palace complex, are in typical Kerala architectural style. The archaelogical museum has a rich collection of royal memorabilia.

1:00 PM Shopping in the cit y Make time for shopping in between all these stops on both days. The best options are Marine Drive, MG Road, Bazaar Road, Jewel Junction, Penta Menakacomplex, Oberon Mall, Jew Town, and Broadway. Ask your driver

to stop at the nearest point wherever you are sightseeing. The government-run Kairali showrooms are a good place for traditional Kerala handicrafts. Grass mats, coconut-shell products, masks, wooden items, traditional white handloom saris and dhotis and of course spices like pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves are among the popular picks. Throughout the city you will find bakeries and sweet-shops for Kerala specials like halwa; munchies made of tapioca, jackfruit and banana and not to miss the coconut-based sweets.

4:00 PM CULTURAL FARE The Kerala Kathakali Centre has something happening all day. There are meditation and yoga classes in the morning and music events while late afternoon and evening have theatre and dance performances. You get to see some unusual behind-the-scenes make-up sessions of dancers if you arrive at the right time.

7:00 PM PRISTINE BEACHES If you have not stayed back for a Kathakali show you might have time for this. Since a beach is best done in the morning or evening you can visit one just before sunset for fabulous views. The Cherai and Fort Kochi beaches are the best-known though both entail long drives from the city centre, however, it could be the best way to bid Kochi a farewell only to return sometime later.

Quick getaway

Ajmer

Ambling through

Home to the world-renowned Ajmer dargah, the city of Ajmer will pleasantly surprise you with its earthy charm. WO R D S

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waying with Sufi qawwals at the venerated shrine of Khwaja Moinudin Chisti or soaking in Prithviraj Chauhan’s legacy at Fort Taragarh, Ajmer offers surprises at every step. This lesser known destination in Rajasthan is also considered a pit stop for hip travellers heading towards Pushkar. For some reason Ajmer has been neglected and actually relegated as a non-tourist spot. But those who come face to face with this city of unique character can never neglect its earthy charm. And it is this very identity that certifies it to be on every discerning travellers itinerary. Where else can a traveller tread upon garden pathways August 2012 36 www.spiceroutemag.com

once frequented by the Mughal Emperors and simply sip cool sherbets made from freshly plucked pink roses. Nestling amongst the folds of the Aravalli hills and situated virtually in the heart of Rajasthan, Ajmer represents India’s real tryst with religon. Hindus, Jains, Sufi, Parsi’s or Christians co-exist and contribute to the secular nature and cultural heritage of this picturesque city. This perhaps is also the reason why the city boasts of some uniquely built structures, showcasing the architectural fusion of several cultures. Ajmer derives its

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Quick getaway

SpiceJet flies to Jaipur. See schedule, page 168.

Above: A Chettiyar brides flaunts her traditional wedding jewellery, complete with thali, the wedding necklace; Right: A traditional Bengali wedding

Bhikkilal’s Established in 1895 by brothers Bhikkilal and Chottelal, Bhikkilal’s is synonymous to Ajmer and is one of the coolest ways to beat the heat. The four-generationold family business commenced the legacy of sherbet making. Today, they sell 45 varieties of sherbets, 50 types of pickles, preserves, papads and even brewed, fruit vinegar. Prices starts from `100 onwards.

Naya Bazaar in Ajmer, a market with medieval feel, is where you can buy antique jewellery, tableware or tie and dye fabric name from its founder, Raja Ajaimeru and is settled comfortably between the Taragarh and Madar hills. And on one edge of the city is located the Lake Anasagar.

Left: Mayo Collecge in Ajmer is one of the most respected education institute; Above: A vendor selling flowers and other offerings at the Dargah Sharif

Ethnic cit y Monsoon had set in and the weather was just perfect to take a stroll in this laidback town on foot. At sunrise I chose the 125-year-old Government Circuit House as my starting point. Perched upon a low hill overlooking the magnificent Lake Anasagar, this impressive edifice was actually the British residency until 1956. After that it was converted into the circuit house and since has been playing host to many a dignitary and heads of states. The picture postcard view from here was certainly August 2012 38 www.spiceroutemag.com

unparalleled and in fact a vivid description of the view in the book ‘The Kingdom of Yesterday’ authored by Sir Arthur Lothian started appearing in my mind. After descending, I made my way through the Daulat Bagh gardens, which were once the favourite of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his beloved queen Noor Jahan. Incidentally, it is at Ajmer that Noor Jahan is supposed to have discovered rosewater made freshly from the

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roses of Pushkar. The road from the gardens led towards Nasiyaan an interesting Jain temple complex better known as the Red Temple owing to its red-sandstone construction. The temple has a section open to the general public which offers unusual insights into Jain mythology and its concept of the perfect universe. Ajmer today is also renowned primarily due to the holy shrine of the 12th century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti which attracts hoards of devotees from around the sub-continent and beyond. I now opted to meander through the maze of lanes and by lanes that eventually lead up to this holy shrine. Emerging from the Delhi gate onto Dargah bazaar was an overwhelming experience. I was immediately transported into another world where the atmosphere was truly vibrant. Rows of tiny shops lined on both sides of the road that leads to the main gates of the Dargah. The wares on sale mainly included vividly coloured chaadars for offering at the shrine, heaps of pink and red roses on quaint cane baskets, ittar and incense sticks. Colourful lithographs of the Dargah façade, glass and lacquer bangles as well as audio and video CDs of qawwali recordings were also being sold. A customary obeisance was mandatory hence I entered the intimidating Nizam gate the first in a series of gates that led to the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz as he is popularly known. By sheer luck the shahi qawwals were rendering

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Traveller’s Fact File

✓ Getting there: Ajmer is 135 kms from Jaipur

✓ There are plenty of train/bus options from Jaipur and New Delhi

qawwalis in the main courtyard. Litsening to their mystical singing, I found myself swaying along to their enchanting.

Dotted with history Shaking off from my self-imposed trance I stood up to continue with my wanderings. I decided to take a tuk tuk ride to Naya bazaar, a market with a medieval feel. Though there was a lot more to Ajmer, I chose to conclude my walk with a visit to the prestigious Mayo College. Hailed as the ‘Eton of the East’ and one of India’s leading boarding schools today, Mayo was founded in 1875 by Lord Mayo – Viceroy of India. Based on the English public school pattern it was primarily meant to educate the children of royalty and the Indian aristocracy. Mayo’s piece de resistance’ is undoubtedly its main building. Constructed from pure white, unpolished marble it is noteworthy for being one of the finest examples of the Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture. With Mayo, my stroll came to an end leaving behind never ending vistas.

Theme holidays

greens

Goan

Quintessential Goa is all about sandy beaches. However, this time explore the other treasures of the Western Ghats and much more. WO R D S

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ur quest to see different side of Goa, the land that attracts one and all. And to find lush forests abound with birds and butterflies, impressive waterfalls and lesserknown gems, we were pleasantly surprise. Apart from beaches and grand architectural marvels, Goa is also home to lesser-known places like the medieval Tamdbi Surla temple and ancient cave sites that survived the Portuguese invasion because of their remoteness. This time, our visit to Goa came at the time of monsoon, a perfect weather to re-discover Goa.

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Theme holidays

SpiceJet flies to Goa. See schedule, page 168. authentic regional food. We settled for a sumptuous lunch in the rustic dining area, with benches and plank tables, facing a water body. From our seat, we had a ringside view of bee-eaters, kingfishers, swallows and wagtails by the small water body. Post lunch, our driver took us to the Tambdi Surla’s Mahadev Temple. Built between 12th and 13th century, this Shiva temple came into existence when Goa was ruled by the Kadamba dynasty. We saw relics and sculptures on the shikhara roof, including those of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with their respective consorts. Fig trees in the temple compound burst with monsoon freshness and abundant birds, we saw Malabar grey hornbill, parakeets and a pompadour pigeon. The group of birdwatchers were excited to hear the humming call by a Malabar trogon. We waited excitedly for the bird to appear. And when it finally appeared, we were startled – an absolutely superb looking bird, brilliantly coloured and with a long, truncated tail.

Of falls and forests Evening approached and we headed for a camp set in the woodlands by the river. The owner of the camp told us that backwoods in Goa have become one of country’s most popular birding camps. This is mainly because of the large number of birds present in the backgrounds. Nocturnal birds like nightjars, frogmouth, Indian pitta and owls are more

Top:Tourists at Sahakari Spice Plantation; Middle: The Tambdi Surla temple is an architectural gem in Goa; Bottom: Malabar Pied Hornbill

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Theme holidays

Right: Bronze winged jacana at a lake in Goa; Above: Malabar Giant Squirrel is also traceable in Goa

easily seen here than elsewhere because they roost in this camp. Better known as Leo, the owner showed us a pair of Sri Lankan frogmouth huddled halfway up a bush in a bamboo cluster. The Sri Lankan frogmouth is about the size of a mynah and has a relatively big head with a large flattened hooked bill. The beak has a wide gape that gives it a frog-like appearance and they use this to catch insects. On our bird watching spree, we watched a variety of birds. Seeing birds in the natural habitat is one satiating pleasure. Even those with minimal interest in birdwatching will enjoy watching stunningly coloured birds like vernal hanging parrot, brown-capped pygmy woodpecker, flame-back, flower-peckers,

Go Goa! Goa is known for its spice and cashew plantations Amidst many waterfalls and water bodies, you will come across a different flavour of this sun and sand resort

gold-fronted leaf bird, oriels, chestnut nuthatch, Indian pitta, Asian fairy bluebird, scarlet minivet, forest wagtail, velvet fronted nuthatch apart from many others in this hilly wooded area. Next day, we joined a British family for a safari in the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary at Molem. On the way to Molem, we saw a peacock’s display of its beautiful eye-spotted tail and a group of bonnet monkey. The sanctuary entrance signage warns of leopard and even nocturnal visits from tigers, but during our drive we saw a herd of gaur, wild boar, spotted bush quail and grey jungle. After a while, we drove towards the famous Dudhsagar Falls. These spectacular waterfalls are among the highest in India, dropping about 600m along the face of the cliff. The fall gets its name from the white foam created by the force of the cascade as it drops in tiers, forming pools on the way. We saw good birdlife around the falls before heading back to the camp. The next morning, we went to the Bondla Sanctuary, which includes a zoological park with enclosures mostly showcasing Goa’s wildlife in naturalistic environments. We saw a crested serpent eagle and a variety of birds. But the main highlight was a close view of a Malabar giant squirrel clambering up a tree and jumping from branch to branch. From here, we drove to Valpoi after a quick lunch. We went to Leo’s cashew plantations facing the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in August 2012 46 www.spiceroutemag.com

the Mandovi river basin. Here, we saw magnificent Malabar pied hornbill, scimitar babbler, sunbird, barbets and babblers in the plantation. We had heard this sanctuary is known for its reptiles, and were not surprised to see a good number of skinks and lizards. We even saw a vine snake hanging from a tree and a cobra crossing the road. This part of the Western Ghats is regarded as a Global Biodiversity Hotspot – the sanctuary is declared an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International and is considered an area of high Endemism by Conservation International,’’ Leo explains, as he points to a variety of butterflies flitting among the grasses, from the smallest to the largest of butterflies, huge moths, mantids, nymphs, the insect fauna here is also diverse’’.

More bird sites We drove west from Valpoi and headed past open-cast mines for Mayem Lake where we enjoyed watching kingfishers and waterfowl. The forested area around the lake yielded some good bird spotting. The paddy fields were good for Asian openbill stork, Paddyfield Pipit, Malabar Crested Lark, Ashy Woodswallow and Ashy Prinia. The track near Club Cubana brought us to woodlands where we saw such beauties as the Indian pitta, paradise flycatcher, Tickell’s blue flycatcher, orangeheaded thrush and flameback woodpecker. We climbed the hill for watching birds of prey like changeable hawk eagle, black eagle. And with that our sojourn came to an end.

Festive flavour

Celebrating

monsoon August is when rains are in a playful mood and festivities are in the air. It is time to take a break and head to places that provide wholesome entertainment. WO R D S

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Raasrang World Flute Festival The third edition of Raasrang World Flute Festival this year celebrates the theme ‘Love Peace Water’. The festival is organised annually to preserve and showcase India’s rich cultural heritage through music and traditional instruments. The interplay of classical and contemporary, folk, tribal and modern and the ability to provide a global platform to indigenous performers has become the hallmark of the festival. Two teams from the North-East of India and Rajasthan would demonstrate heritage wind instruments like peepli, suthli, algauza and pungi among other such rarities. The theme will be depicted through special artworks created by inspired designers and artists from all over the world. When: August 9-12 Where: Lotus Temple, New Delhi

12th Osian’s Cine Fan Film Festival Osian’s Cine Fan Film Festival (OCFF) is a leading and reputed film festival of Asia. OCFF 2012 will feature over 200 films from more than 50 countries depicting the best of Asian, Arab and Indian Cinema. Apart from this we have the First Features and Short Fictions in competition. This year, Osian’s Film Festival has chosen ‘Turtle’ as their symbol because the turtle is the spiritual vehicle for the river Yamuna. A two-day summit is being organised to discuss the way forward towards making Delhi the next ‘Film City of India’. The focus this year is on environmental films, short films and documentaries. When: Till August 5 Where: Siri Fort and Kila, New Delhi

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Festive flavour

Krishna Janmashtami Janmashtami is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. Mathura being the birthplace of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan being his residence has a special place among his followers. To celebrate the occasion, people revel by keeping a day-long fast. Grand feast happens at midnight after the birth of Lord Krishna. The entire city is immersed in the devotion of Lord Krishna by singing, dancing and chanting. The main celebrations are performed at the Dwarkadhish temple in the form of jhulanotsava and the ghatas during the entire month of monsoon or shravan. When: August 10 Where: Primarily Mathura and Vrindavan

Onam Onam is a traditional 10-day harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a festival rich in culture and heritage. Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham. The most spectacular celebrations take place in Kochin, Trivandrum, Thrissur, and Kottayam. The state government celebrates Tourism Week in Kerala during Onam. Much of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture is showcased during the festivities. People strikingly decorate the ground in front of their houses with flowers arranged in beautiful patterns - Pookalam, to welcome the king. The festival is also celebrated with new clothes, feasts served on banana leaves, dancing, sports, games, and snake boat races. When: August 29 Where: Across Kerala

Bengaluru Ganesh Utsav The Bengaluru Ganesh Utsav is a major cultural festival of the state. Eminent musicians, theatre groups and ballet troupes from all across the country have performed at the festival over the years. It is a kaleidoscope of events, organised to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Among the highlights of the event would be Rangarang, a rangoli competition involving 1000 participants where the final 100 artists will create rangolis on Bangaloreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial street. The event also showcases a 30-feet high sand Ganesha and a 5,500 kg laddoo. Visitors get to watch 16 dance schools perform five Indian classical dance forms, where the dancers stretch in one continuous line measuring a kilometre. When: August 19 onwards Where: Bengaluru

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Launch pad

Shop hopping

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Precious gift

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Spirit of India

Vintage trunks

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Spice trail

Tangy

treat

Lemon is a fruit that often doubles up for a spice and herb at the same time, thus is used both as an ingredient as well as seasoning. WO R D S

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eing a small, evergreen tree that is native to Asia, lemon is a citrus delicacy. This yellow fruitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juice, pulp as well as its peel is consumed as food ingredients. The signature tangy, often a bit bitter and sometimes too sour taste of the juice can be attributed to the citric acid content of the fruit. Also, this distinctive sour taste of lemon juice actually makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods, the most popular among them being the lemonade.

Citrus delight What is intriguing is the fact that the origin of lemon still remains a mystery, though it is believed that the fruit was initially grown in southern India, northern parts of Burma and China. Also, according to some studies lemon is a hybrid between sour orange and citron. Dating back to as early as the 1st century AD, lemon entered Europe near southern Italy sometime during the ancient Roman rule. However, its cultivation was not so widely spread. Later, over a period of time, lemon was introduced to Persia and then to Iraq and Egypt around 700 AD. In fact, lemon was also used as an ornamental plant in early Islamic gardens. What is interesting is the fact that lemon comes in numerous varieties. While Bonnie Brae is the oblong, smooth, thin skinned and seedless variety mostly grown in San Diego County, the bush lemon tree is a naturalized

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Spice trail

This wonder fruit also finds place in the herbal beauty space for being a natural bleaching agent lemon that grows wild in subtropical Australia. Bush lemon is hardy, and has a thick skin with a true lemon flavour. Next there is Eureka, the common supermarket lemon which grows year-round and abundantly. The Lisbon is a good quality bitter lemon with high juice and acid levels the fruits of Lisbon are very similar to Eureka. And the list can go on and on.

Easy spicing up Like we all know, lemon juice and rind are used in a wide variety of food and drink. Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, soft drinks, and cocktails. It is used in marinades for fish, where its acid neutralizes amines in fish by converting them into non-volatile ammonium salts, and in meat.Lemon juice is frequently used in the United Kingdom to add to pancakes, especially on Shrove Tuesday. Also, what makes lemon juice more effective as a food ingredient is the fact that it is also used as a short-term preservative on certain foods that tend to oxidize and turn brown after being sliced, such as apples, bananas and avocados. This happens due to the fact that its acid denatures the enzymes that cause browning. Cut fruits of lemon are also one of the main ingredients in many Indian cuisines, while lemon pickle or mango pickle is part of everyday meal in southern India. Often, even the leaves of the lemon tree come to use, specifically when they are used to make herbal tea for preparing cooked meats and sea foods. Also, lemon oil may be used in aromatherapy while the low pH of juice makes

it antibacterial. This wonder ingredient also finds its importance in the herbal beauty space for being an excellent natural bleaching agent. So whether you consume it or apply it, you are sure to benefit from it.

boiled rice and stir it in smoothly into the gravy prepared.

Recipe for Lemon rice:

Cook for 2 minutes and once you get the tangy spell, take it off and serve it hot!

Though there are various ways of preparing it, the simplest is as follows: Ingredients 1/3rdcup lemon juice 1 bowl of boiled rice 6 tbsp of sunflower oil 1/2tsp black mustard seeds Few curry leaves to taste 3-4 green chilies Salt to taste 1/4th tsp turmeric powder 1/4th cup raw peanuts Method Take an open vessel, heat it and pour some oil. Boil it till bubbles appear and then add the mustard seeds. Next add turmeric powder and peanuts and fry them till they turn brown. Now add green chilies,curry leaves, salt and fry for 2 minutes. Lower the flame, take off the vessel carefully off the flame and add lemon juice into the mixture after cooling it for a minute. Put the vessel back on the oven, add the

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Close the vessel with a lid that is not too tight but allows steam to pass.

Bottom: Lemon rice is a great breakfast option

Gourmet delight

sushi

Love for

Growing popularity of Japanese cuisine in the country is a clear indication that Indians are in love with the delicacies from the land of rising sun. WO R D S

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t one of the big fat Indian weddings I’d attended last year, the bride-to-be demanded sushi as part of the dinner menu. So, on the D-day, resting next to the ubiquitous Punjabi cholley bhature, tandoori chicken and old Delhi chaat stalls – and Japanese cuisine enthusiasts will scoff at this – there was a humble ‘sushi’ counter. It wasn’t the best sushi-eating experience, what with limp salmon carelessly rolled inside nori sheets and regular ‘basmati’ rice with vinegarsoaked ginger juliennes and tasteless wasabi on the side.

The dampening experience notwithstanding the sushi counter at the cousin’s wedding was a runaway hit, with people teeming up and exclaiming, 'Yaar, sushi try kar'. That evening, I came back with some startling truths – even if it tastes nothing like the real thing, people want sushi on their plates. At birthday parties, weddings, kitty parties, suddenly sushi is the in-thing to tuck in. What’s more, Japanese cuisine, which entered India with Sakura, Metropolitan Hotel Nikko’s Japanese restaurant in 2000, was finally growing beyond the exclusive, five-star experience.

inside the bento box Much like that dash of good wasabi that gives sushi an extra kick, the cuisine is now hitting the right notes as it rolls out in Indian supermarkets (with ready-to-eat sushi in bento boxes), fine-dining restaurants and kiosks in malls, catering and even as part of classes where one can learn how to roll sushi and other Japanese dishes.

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Gourmet delight

Food retailers in India are already stocking an array of ingredients such as Japanese rice, soya, wasabi, seaweed and even sushi mats So, even if ready-to-eat sushi neatly packed in bento boxes at Sushiya (one of the pioneers in Delhi to make sushi popular as 'takeaway food') doesn’t taste the best in town, there will be enthusiasts wanting to experiment with the cuisine at, well, the beginner’s level. In Delhi, The Yum Yum Tree started its sushi conveyor belt with unlimited sushi offerings on weekends. In Mumbai, Sushi and More, has made sushi affordable at Rs 600 onwards. Why, gourmet food retailers like Le Marche, Spencers and Godrej Nature’s Basket are already stocking an array of ingredients such as Japanese rice, soya, wasabi, seaweed, even sushi mats. Given the sudden interest among masses, many Pan-Asian restaurants are also offering special sushi-making classes for food enthusiasts. A friend, who has taken to Japanese sushi thanks to the cuisine’s lightness and its health quotient, said: “At one of our kitty parties, our group decided to undertake a sushi-making lesson. It’s fun, the in-thing to tuck in.”

Gourmet ingredients "You cannot match the experience of eating a meal at Wasabi or Megu with that of ready-toeat sushi. But to think that Japanese cuisine is going beyond five-star hotels is comforting,” says Rajeev Basak, executive chef at Mumbaibased Bungalow 9, a world cuisine restaurant. For the record, Wasabi by Morimoto is the high-end Japanese restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace with presence in Delhi and Mumbai. Basak is candid in admitting that this year will be challenging for Japanese cuisine’s growth in India. “The main challenge for Japanese cuisine in India – despite its success in niche quarters – is to go beyond the

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‘tailored’ sushi and sashimi. By and large, Indians don’t like the taste of raw tuna, eel (we offered it initially as part of our sushi platter but found few takers) and still need to look beyond the regular sushi,” says Basak. Bungalow 9 offers smoked salmon sushi as well as sushi done with avocadoes, spring onions, shitake mushrooms, Korean chillies and pickled carrots. “We have to tailor to what vegetarians want,” he says. Interestingly, ‘tailoring’ of sushi and other Japanese dishes to suit the Indian palate may just be the big trend in the cuisine this year, according to well-known food critic Marryam H Reshii. The most discernible trend in Japanese cuisine will be that of dishes getting invented to suit the vegetarian diner, she says. Reshii also adds that the new generation will grow the cuisine in India. “The generation today is getting weaned on Japanese food. A friend recently enquired about sushi for her son’s birthday party. Another friend’s 9-yearold eats at KFC chicken but also at Wasabi by Morimoto,” says Reshii when asked about the popularity of Japanese cuisine in India. “Given that Japanese cuisine typically uses fresh fish, which is minimally seasoned, when it is cooked at all, it’s surprising that it has done so well in India,” says Reshii. Business tycoons (many of them vegetarians), corporate honchos, well-heeled Indian travellers and health conscious youngsters are suddenly demanding their fair share of Japanese cuisine. “Japanese is going to be the next big cuisine to hit our country. Thai, Panasian and Italian cuisines have had their time in the limelight. Now, Japanese is going to go the same way,” says Shibu TP, vice president,

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Only recently, Ai, a three-year-old, highend Japanese restaurant run by AD Singh, who also runs the immensely successful Olive properties in Mumbai and Delhi, shut down its operations. Though some chefs, on condition of anonymity, said that the restaurant was struggling to survive, Singh, on his part, says that the restaurant will be back in another up-market location. “Ai’s shutting down has little to do with the cuisine, it was more about flawed brand positioning of the place,” argues Shibu TP.

A meal at Megu, which boasts of 60 varieties of sake (including rare sparkling sake), fresh wasabi, signature dishes like salmon tartate, crispy asparagus and other delicacies, can set you back by `10,000 (or more) but that hasn’t stopped people from “experiencing” Megu. “It’s always jam-packed,” says Reshii. But if the challenge is to grow the cuisine in India this year, chefs strongly feel it’s time Indians looked beyond sushi and sashimi. “It’s a cuisine in vogue, very fashionable but Indians are still adapting to it,” says Rahul Hajarnavis, executive brand chef at Shiro, a successful Oriental restaurant with presence in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. He admits that despite Japanese cuisine’s popularity in India

Nonetheless, Shibu agrees that this year could well be a litmus test of sorts for Japanese cuisine’s success in India, especially as many Pan-Asian restaurants across India, which have so far indulged in limited Japanese

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section (mostly sushi), are set to grow their Japanese repertoire. While five star hotels like Hilton and The Grand are set to expand the Japanese cuisine sections in their Pan Asian restaurants, Lite Bite Foods, the `200 crore Food and Beverage services started by Dabur’s Amit Burman, will introduce, for instance, okonomiyaki (pancakes with choicest toppings) besides yakitori ( Japanese skewered chicken) and tonkatsu ( Japanese styled deep fried pork cutlets). “A large selection of dishes have acquired taste and the test will be to design the menu accordingly,” agrees Bakshish Dean, corporate chef, Lite Bite Foods. The challenge is to get good quality fresh produce, wasabi, daikon, flowers, shisho leaves and sashimi grade seafood, he adds. Others like Sake, the Pan Asian restaurant of Zuri Whitefield Hotel, Bangalore, will expand their Japanese dishes too. “Given that the cuisine’s success depends on the freshness of ingredients, the quality offered in India is still not the best. We still source most of our ingredients directly from Japan,” says Atul Nautiyal, executive sous chef at Zuri Whitefield. For a cuisine that has attained a globally successful contemporary avatar already, can Japanese food dazzle the Indian palate successfully? We’ll find out this year.

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Still wary of handling success, Nawazuddin Siddiqui talks about his blink-and-miss roles, his dark days of struggle and finally his achievements. WO R D S

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resh from the success of critically acclaimed films like Kahaani and Gangs of Wasseypur, the young actor from a nondescript village of Muzaffarpur, has a strong lineup of films such as Patang, Miss Lovely, Dekh Indian Circus, Talaash, to name a few. In conversation with us, he talks about his plans. Film critic have termed you as ‘terrific’, ‘the closest thing to Michael Corleone’ and the likes but did you ever imagine a day when you’d be hailed as the ‘toast of the Indian film industry’? (Laughs) It obviously feels good that after so many years of struggle, I’m finally getting to experience and taste success. It’s been a long journey, from being a junior artiste in many movies and ad films, earning not more than Rs1000 for each project, I was lucky to grab powerful roles in films like Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Miss Lovely. So many years of hard work is finally paying off. What sort of roles were you forced to do during your struggling days? I wouldn’t say I was forced to August 2012 66 www.spiceroutemag.com

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do those roles. It was part of the phase though obviously I wanted to do bigger, better, more powerful roles. I remember being one of the many (washer-men) in a Pepsi ad where Sachin Tendulkar was endorsing the product. Then, there were several other blink-and-miss roles; I was in Sarfarosh, in Kabir Kaushik’s New York, which starred Katrina Kaif, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Thankfully, some of these roles also got me noticed. In Anusha Rizvi’s Peepli Live, in the role of a journalist people liked my work. I was there in Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local too. You may not have recognised me then but maybe you’ll recognise me now (smiles). Did you ever feel like quitting, given the amount you struggled to survive and make a mark in the industry? I would be lying if I said I wasn’t dejected. There were so many days when I wondered how long I’d take to sink my teeth into good roles. There were times when I wondered where the next meal would come from, how I’d pay my rent, how I’d survive in the Mumbai metropolis. I knew there was no way I could go back, I had to stick around.

5 must on a trip Passport (if travelling abroad), cigarettes, wallet, my spectacles; most of all, a peaceful mind that looks forward to a welcome break always

What made the struggle worth it? Throughout my struggle, I had the presence of like-minded people who had similar dream making good cinema and telling good stories cinematically. Anurag Kashyap and I have known each other for nearly 12 years. He taught me how to channelise my frustration positively, he always told me not to lose heart and urged me to stick it out. Moreover, he had promised me that one day he would give me a role that I would be proud of. Though I’ve done roles in Dev.D (in the song Emotional Atyachar) and Black Friday, it’s my role in Gangs of Wasseypur that was a full character role. How does your family back home react to your success? Unhe samajh nahi aata (They don’t understand). My parents are simple village people. We are traditionally farmers and I’ve grown up watching vast

Siddiqui is upbeat that he finally got to taste success but he prefers not to take accolades too seriously

stretches of crops and fields. My parents back home are happy that I’m doing well. They don’t understand cinema too much but yes, they’re content that I’m living my dream. Many of your films are being screened internationally. Do you like all this travelling? Yes, thanks to my profession, I’m getting to travel quite a bit now. All the adulation and success that come along in this profession is welcome. However, I prefer not to take the accolades too seriously. Speaking of travelling, yes, I enjoy it very much.

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Would you say that you’re finding this success difficult to handle? (Pauses) In a way, yes. I think when things happen too soon, too suddenly (especially success), it has a tendency to confuse a person. Thankfully, I’m a very simple person so I try not to let anything go to my head. Yes, the responsibility towards the audiences has increased. Given a chance, where would you like to travel? I want to go to Santorini Islands, Greece. I’m sure I’ll go there soon. I like travelling to explore destinations.

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Did you know the man essaying the powerful role of Mahadev in the mythological epic Devo ke Dev Mahadev is a well-known model Mohit Raina who first appeared in the Grasim Mr India contest in 2006? He was even amongst the top five contestants. And since then, there is no looking back for him. Explaining his journey so far, Raina says, “After my tryst with modelling, I have been a part of couple of television shows and a few films. Today, I am essaying the powerful role of Lord Shiva in the show Devo ke Dev Mahadev on Life OK channel. To enact the life of Mahadev is an

irls drool over their taut bodies and those looks to die for. They have taken the small screen by stride and are giving Indian television a new dimension by doing better than what they are actually great at – modelling. There was a time when Indian television was filled with veteran actors known for their versatile acting skills. Even now we see theatre veterans and character artists from cinema portraying difficult roles with ease. But today, a new breed of actors is adorning the small screen – male models. You see these gorgeous men enacting important roles in leading television soaps like Devo ke Dev Mahadev, Balika Vadhu, Iss Pyaar ko Kya Naam Du, Gumrah, Sasural Simar Ka apart from others.

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enriching experience. Acting brings a different kind of satisfaction, which is great.” Raina’s show is somewhere striking a chord of millions of viewers. Apart from describing the mega saga of Shiva’s life, the show is bundled with larger than life graphics and powerful storytelling. Balika Vadhu is another popular show which is reigning the charts since its inception. Showcasing the life of protagonist Anandi, the show deals with the evil tradition of child marriage that is still present in our country. The entry of Shivraj Shekhar, the collector of Jaitsar and the new man in Anandi’s life thrill

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those who follow the show diligently, like I do. The man behind Shivraj’s face is Siddharth Shukla, a well-known model who won Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2004. After that the actor went on to appear in television shows and a few commercials. But after appearance in Balika Vadhu, the actor is riding high with his newfound success. “Balika Vadhu is a great show and through this we are aiming at eradicating child marriage in our country. The show gives me the platform to satiate my hunger for acting. Modelling, I would say, is very different from acting. There are no retakes in modelling. Both acting and modelling have their own charms. I wouldn’t say which is better since both are close to my heart,” quips Shukla. While viewers are waiting to see him hitched to Anandi, we wish him all the luck with success.

Taking leaps Manish Raisinghani is a known face for all television viewers. Raisinghani is another model turned actor who has won the hearts of viewers by portraying some important roles in leading shows on GECs. He is presently seen in Sasural Simar Ka on Colors channel as Siddhanth Bharadwaj. Before beginning his acting career, Raisinghani was a successful model who was part of a gamut of commercials and even did well at the Grasim Mr India contest in 2002. Presently he is quite happy the way his role in Sasural Simar Ka is shaping up, giving him more screen space. For sure, these model turned actors are enjoying their tryst with the idiot box. “Modelling is different from acting for sure. But both are equally satisfying. Acting comes to me naturally, so I enjoy it even more,” exerts Raisinghani. The shining male stars on the Indian television include Ronit Roy, Ram Kapoor, Anoop Soni and others, but these model turned actors are no less when it comes to showing their acting skill that is getting better with every scene they shoot. And this is the reason they are now chosen by many film producers. Like in the case of Barun Sobti and

Clockwise from top right: Karan Kundra, Anuj Sachdeva, Barun Sobti, Raquesh Vashishth and Siddharth Shukla are some known faces on Indian television

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After trying their hands at modelling, these handsome actors are now appearing in television soaps in leading roles

Raquesh Vashisth. Barun Sobti of Iss Pyaar ko Kya Naam Du fame was recently off from the serial to shoot for an upcoming film. Career oriented like all actors, even Sobti chose to take a break from the soap to shoot. But the love of the audience has brought him back on the show. And the TRPs are soaring high again.

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adding glamour Gaurav Khanna in Byah Hamari Bahu ka on Sony channel Vivian Dsena in Madhubala on Colors Mohammad Nazim in Saath Nibhana Saathiya

Raquesh Vashisth, previously known as Rakesh Bapat was last seen in the show Maryada on Star Plus as the lead actor. He became the first runner up at the Grasim Mr India 1999 and eventually made his debut in Anubhav Sinha’s film Tum Bin. Since then there is no looking back. After doing successful commercials and a stint with Indian cinema, the actor is now busy shooting for Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine opposite Kareena Kapoor. And going ahead in his career he is also part of a major film, details of which are not out yet. “Acting on August 2012 74 www.spiceroutemag.com

small screen is a great way to reach out to the viewers. And after so many years working for the cinema audience and television audience, it gives immense satisfaction when your acting skills are applauded,” shares Vashisth. Well there are others like Vivian Dsena, who for his gorgeous looks, is cast in the role of mega star RK in the latest offering on Colors channel – Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. Like others, Dsena also has a modelling experience and has participated in Gladrags Manhunt Contest. He won a position in the top 10 in the manhunt pageant and that’s how he got his first break on television with soap Kasamh Se. After playing a vampire, Dsena is now busy shooting and making girls drool with his latest show Madhubala. The actor is gung ho about the role and the satisfaction he gets from it. Actors like Samir Soni, Karan Kundra, Gaurav Khanna also have modelling experience and still are doing great as actors.

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tress is among the biggest contributors to most diseases today, as it sets in motion a series of biochemical events that trip up your metabolism. Alternative therapies are based on the principle that mind and body are one single entity and any separation of the two disconnects ourselves from who we really are. In other words, when the mind is disturbed, the body responds in the same way. Thus, addressing emotional and psychological issues clams your physiological system and facilitates a mindful and healthful way of life. Osho Tibetan Pulsing Yoga is one way to achieve this goal. A form of yoga that reaches the innermost recesses of your being, it helps you unload your emotional baggage and reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Sounds like the perfect prescription for modern living.

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Osho Tibetan Pulsing Yoga is an alternate therapy which helps relieving pain and stress from human bodies and minds

connectedness of all these points transport the magnetic pulse beat of the heart to affected areas, and they start pulsating. “Interestingly, the pulse beat has the natural tendency to fall in synchronicity with the pulse of other hearts and dissolves blockages in our system. This positive input neutralises pain, suffering and anger through orgasmic relaxation. Our fears are transformed into bliss, joy and pleasure,” says Sanjay, an Osho sanyasin who has been teaching Tibetan Pulsing round the world since 1980. “Pulse is the life force through which the spirit manifests itself. Tibetan Pulsing uses ancient tantric processes to get in touch with the 24 organs of the body. It is a powerful process that involves the use of sound, colour and touch,” he explains. The electrical harmony created by active pulsing on different pressure points allows the melting of blockages and enables inner healing.

How it works In theory, when two or more people join hands and tune into the same pulse beat, they

become one heart. The life energy that one thus feels is known as bioelectrical energy. In a meditative and relaxed state of mind, one can feel it all over the body. This is a strong tool to dissolve blockages and free one from pain, emotional suffering and psychological problems. “The power to heal comes from a meditative combination of our life energy with the pulse beat of our hearts. This produces a ‘cool fire’, which activates our internal healing forces and neutralises negative energy through the relaxation of the whole body. Pain is transformed into pleasure, and suffering into relief,” says Yashu, an Osho sanyasin who has been teaching Tibetan Pulsing Yoga with Sanjay for 12 years. Tibetan Pulsing is a form of Tantra Yoga that comes from the work of Naropa, a spiritual Tibetan Buddhist Master. According to him, specific centres in the body can be activated through pulsing, thereby enabling holistic healing. This healing art has been brought in its modern form by Shantam

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Dheeraj. An American Osho sanyasin, Dheeraj has been translating the ritual practices of the Tibetan monasteries and Naropa’s Tantra Yoga into technological understanding that is easy to comprehend. This work is partneroriented and also benefits couples who would like to experience deeper intimacy. Singles are welcome, maintaining the gender balancing.

Perfect healing Through this technique, many have been able to relieve themselves of deep emotional pain that has built up over the years. “This technique has offered me a deep understanding of the inner workings of the human energy field and has helped me reconnect with myself all over again. It works miraculously,” says Bangalore-based school teacher Neomi Alexander (44), who has attended a Tibetan Pulsing yoga workshop. “Not only has the workshop helped me de-stress myself, it has also made me feel physically fit,” reveals 35-year-old chartered accountant Chaitanya Bhuvan from New Delhi. Ashwin Bharti, Founder-Director of Zorba the Buddha, New Delhi, adds, “The lightness and inner peace I felt within after attending a workshop cannot be expressed in words.” Tibetan Pulsing Yoga is a unique, alchemic process of healing for one and all. After experiencing it himself, Bharti has been conducting workshops at his spiritual retreat – Zorba The Buddha. Reconnecting with yourself revitalises your entire being and takes you to an altogether different level. And the upshot is, Osho Tibetan Pulsing Yoga is not difficult to practise. The author is the Editor of Diabetic Living

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ewellery and accessories form an important part of any Indian wedding. Even as a girl is born, parents and relatives start accumulating gold and jewellery for her marriage. Such is the fascination for wedding jewellery. And perhaps this is the exact reason why almost every community in India has their specific wedding jewellery. You see a bride adorning her wedding jewellery and you would be able to decipher exactly which part of the country she belongs to. In Bengal, a bride is known by her sankha and pola, the red and white bangles that she wears. In Tamil Nadu, the thali or wedding necklace has oblong pieces rounded at one end and in the Northern states, the bichhwa or the toe ring and glass bangles, until recently, were a must for married women. The marriage symbol in Kashmir is a long-string, drawn through a hole pierced in

the cartilage of the ear, with an ornament in the end, while for Muslims the nath or nose ring was obligatory, especially at the time of marriage.

With a difference It is interesting to note that some of these wedding symbols have persisted through the centuries. The mangalsutra, which is made of tiny black beads connected with a gold chain is similar to jewellery used in the third millennium B.C. Previously, the wearing of ornaments was regulated by the rulers of the states and certain classes of people were barred from wearing certain materials. In Travancore, the higher caste wore gold till the waist and silver below. In Rajasthan, gold is worn on the feet, only by a certain class of people and the weight of the ornament was decided by the court. However, changing society has brought about a

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Brides treasures Bengal Sankha pola Bihar, UP, MP, Rajasthan Bichua Kashmir Chain worn through their ear lobes Rajasthan Borla (mang tikka), heavy white bangles worn on the arms Uttarakhand & northern states Big nose rings Punjab Churra (red & white bangles) Maharashtra Green glass bangles and mangalsutra

radical social transformation. Traditions are breaking fast and while the orthodox still stick to old tenets, an ever increasing number is breaking away from them. Unmarried girls, who were supposed to be plainly dresses and avoid ornaments of any kind, are now as heavily bejewelled as their married counter parts. With time though, the Indian women, with her newly found self confidence has discovered that her traditional ornaments are best suited to her style and personality. Not content with the ornaments, which she inherits from the family, she has inspired the jeweller and goldsmith to go back to the past and look for inspiration in the old style and design. Ornaments discovered at Taxila or designs from Ajanta frescoes are copied

and worn extensively. Designs are also inspired by temples designs, lotus flower, birds and fruits such as mango.

lifetime treasures Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bride wear jewellery sets that are made in gold, be it necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. Many a time, the bridal jewellery is set with diamonds and other precious stones. However, there is a nice mix with regards to its wearability. Apart from heavy expensive jewellery, the modern day bride prefers to have modern wearable items of gold jewellery in the trousseau. Ornament does not necessarily confirm to any specific pattern. Traditional motifs and designs are often modified to suit modern life style. Mumbaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

craftsmen have taken the lead in producing modern designs and the best quality work is now produced there. Mumbai jewellers have been deeply influenced by western style. A large number of jewellery shops in the city employ skilled designers and vie with one another in producing beautiful designs. However, Delhi, Lucknow and Jaipur, influenced by the Muslim culture, bound in old pieces and are still renowned for the imitation of old design. Highclass modern jewellery is usually imported from Mumbai. Kolkata is famous for polished gold and diamonds. Cut diamonds and most ornaments that are in vogue there are still much in fashion.

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The mangalsutra, which is made of tiny black beads connected with a gold chain is similar to jewellery used in ancient times Cuttack is famous for its filigree work. The medium in most cases is silver, which gives a beautiful savvy appearance to the ornament, gold jewellery is also made here. Filigree, however, is no more in conformity with modern tastes. Indian woman love rings and very seldom will one find a ringless hand. Infact people are used to wearing ring on atleast three fingers on each hand. Modern rings are set mostly in the open-claw settings. A long slim neck is ideal for the use of gulaband of choker. It reduces the apparent length of the neck and adds charm to the face. A stumpy neck, on the other hand, can be given as illusion of length by allowing a necklace to bring is base. Pendants, which suit everybody are suspended from a thin chain on a cord may detract from its beauty. Modern jewellery with contempory designs look elegant.

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as a pendant is likely to suit her more than a gulaband. Delicate piece rather than heavy ones should be her choice. She can get earrings to suit her style while retaining their authentic look. Western jewellers are now using Indian elements and blending them with chains to make jewellery that matches western clothes. Some of these pieces are extremely interesting and have a universality that makes them acceptable anywhere in the world. The jewellery in most cases is silver, which gives a beautiful savvy kind of appearance to the products. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women would like to wear authentic simple and classy jewellery with modern touch. Still some women like old fashioned heavy jewellery, especially women belong to orthodox family. They may or may not wear it regularly, but on occasion like a marriage or family get together. No matter what is her age, wedding jewellery remains close to a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart, forever.

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ynonymous to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Aurangabad is a treasure trove of artistic wonders. Apart from the fantastic wall paintings and sculptures within these age old caves, the city is replete with world famous art and handicraft. In the 17th century, when Mughal prince Aurangzeb was appointed the Viceroy of the Deccan for the second time, he made Fatehnagar his capital and renamed it Aurangabad. For many years Aurangabad flourished under the reins of the Mughals who brought along their well-known artisans and weavers. From the famous paithani sarees, bidriware to miniature art, the city is home to many exquisite art forms which are liked by people from across the world. Another well-known art native to Aurangabad is the weaving of the himroo and mashroo type of silk fabric. Making of the paithani saree, originally from Paithan, a sleepy hamlet of Maharashtra is another rare art found here. Like handlooms all over the country, the customers are drying out as the cost keeps escalating but then for a unique one-of-a-kind saree, August 2012 86 www.spiceroutemag.com

the connoisseurs are still willing to pay fabulous amounts of money.

Unstitched classic More than 500 years ago, Paithani sarees were made only for queens and the favourite wives of nobility. A weaver made only one saree in three to four years as the process involved painstaking hard work. To get back to the present day, when you flip over the pallu of a Benarasi or Kanjeevaram saree or any other woven saree that comes off a loom, you will notice that there are lot of loose threads that are cut off at the edges. And this is where paithani scores over others. When you look at the reverse of a paithani pallu or any other part of the saree, you will not find a single stray thread. They are all tied up and knotted in a manner that is not visible to the naked eye. We saw a weaver at work and it took him 15 days to make only about six inches of the saree, which had rich lotus motifs on the borders. The pallu alone will take him more than a month as the large exquisitely worked motifs take a patient and careful hand to complete with all its

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Making of the paithani saree, originally from Paithan, a sleepy hamlet of Maharashtra is a rare art found here besides bidri work and miniature art details. Ahmed, comes from many generations of weavers. Now at the state emporium he doubles up as a salesman which ensures a regular salary which is a lot better than what others weavers get.

Heritage looms The nearby city of Hyderabad is home to many royals, who have a huge treasure of family heirlooms. The Paigah nobles have preserved all its family heirlooms and clothing worn by their ancestors. Some of the most precious ones are the sherwanis made of kim khwab, a brocade fabric so light and airy yet rich with silk and gold woven into it - this is what himroo aspired to be. Local artist Jagdish Mittal says it was a poor imitation of the Kashmiri weaversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; patterns that were woven into the pure wool jamewars and pashminas. Since the rulers of the south could not possibly wear the wool fabric, someone must have coerced the weavers of himroo to try a blend of silk and cotton. Southern royalty wore the hand woven himroo mainly because the fine interweaving of gold and silk made it look like a sheet of gold and what could be more elegant than a formal attire made of a golden broad cloth and finished off with diamond or ruby buttons down the front. Himroo and mashroo weaving is associated with Muhammad Bin Tughlaq who moved his capital

from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century. Along with him came many artisans and weavers who refused to go back when the irresolute king moved his capital back to Delhi a few years later. The weavers stayed on and developed himroo into a fabric fit for royalty. When Aurangabad became a part of the Hyderabad dominion, the fabric took the fancy of the Asaf Jahi Nizams and other nobles of Hyderabad. Fortunately the Paigah family has managed to preserve their precious pieces although they are not up for public viewing,

as yet. Mashroo is another name for the brocades that are now being woven in Benaras. Although the weave is more or less the same, the patterns of the mashroo are more floral and elaborate.

Exotic miniatures When you see these small Bidriware ashtrays, miniature huqqas (the Hubble bubble of the Arabian Nights) and the famous surahis, you cannot but marvel at the inordinate patience and perseverance that has gone into making these little black pieces.

Aurangabad is home to some exquisite art forms like making of paithani sarees, himroo and mashroo weaves and classy miniature art

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The black base is mostly copper coated with a special oxide that gives it the black colour and the minute inlay work is done with silver. Once again, an ancient art form that came to India from Persia, Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Bidar in Andhra Pradesh are the last bastions of this craft. Typical bidri items include plates, bowls, vases, ashtrays, trinket boxes, huqqa bases and jewellery. One of the most popular pieces is the tiny nagra (footwear favoured by the nobles, now known as jootis) shaped ashtray.

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The frequency and intensity of disasters have been increasing. Here are few people working day and night to ensure we are ready for any emergency. WO R D S

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hen one sits to evaluate rescue operations after any calamity, one aspect certainly comes as a shock. It is the adverse ratio of the number of victims and the immediate responders in any calamity, within a short time span. This is particularly so in India. The reason could be that there is an overall lack of awareness about the actions that are required to be taken when a calamity strikes. The thought of making India disaster resilient and its population safe and secure was what prompted Shailesh Naik and Pramodan Marathe to establish an organization called Disaster Management and Research Foundation(DiMaRF). “It was the interactions with my college friend Shailesh Naik (the president of the organisation) who I met after I hung up my boots from my service job in 1997 that triggered the thought process. While I was exposed to disaster management aspects while serving with the Indian Army, Shailesh had served in the Civil Defence organization,” adds Col. (retired) Pramodan Marathe, vice president of DiMaRF.

Analysing disasters A pledge to serve society is what led to the launching of the organization in January 2001. “As our small group assembled to perform the ritual of worship, the news about Gujarat facing the brunt of a massive earthquake reached us. Our resolve got stronger. Probably, God wanted August 2012 90 www.spiceroutemag.com

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us to get started immediately. It wasn’t taken as a bad omen to launch. It was seen as a message from the Almighty that he wanted us to help our brethren without any fanfare,” recounts Shailesh Naik. The initial days were tough. DiMaRF was an infant organisation without financial back up. Surprisingly it remains so even today, but the volunteers have tremendous determination. The initial years were spent in training volunteers and also in spreading the culture of safety and security in private institutions, schools and colleges, housing colonies and social groups. This resulted in a slow increase in the strength of volunteers. However, finance was still the problem. Most of the volunteers were young college students. To them, membership was offered free. To those who were professionals, a lifetime membership fee of Rs 1000/- was charged. There were very few from this category.

Taking a step ahead DiMaRF reached out when Tsunami wrecked the Indian coasts and Indians from multinational firms to individuals contributed readily for the cause. More importantly, they reposed faith in the organization who justified it. “Till March 2005, we established a relief camp in Kollam district of Kerala and looked after lodging, boarding and medical aspects of more than 500 victims. Our volunteers helped the local population in cleaning and rebuilding their houses. The training came in handy. We acted as a link between the victims and the government officials,” adds Lt Col. A S Ahluwalia, DiMaRF’s Pune head who participated in the Tsunami operations. The experience of Tsunami had two major effects. Firstly, the volunteers got a reality-check of

a disaster and their confidence level soared. Secondly, more volunteers poured in and likeminded people from Vasai, Mumbai and Alibag, Raigad district joined the organization. DiMaRF soon established two more centres at these places. In July 2005, Maharashtra was hit by flood and DiMaRF rose to the challenge and conducted rescue and relief operations in Poladpur and also established a relief camp for landslide victims of Saki Naka in Mumbai. In Poladpur, when seven villages were cut off and faced epidemics, their volunteers and doctors went across and restored normalcy and also constructed a make-shift foot bridge for emergency supplies to be ferried across. “Two landslides were cleared and food supply was provided to the villagers. Roving medical teams

The overall lack of awareness about disaster management risks lives that are hit by earthquakes, tsunamis and storms

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Nature is unpredictable at times and volunteers working for the organisation are actively ensuring quick disaster management techniques

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did a wonderful job rescuing people, offering the much needed relief, wiping tears of the victims and reassuring them to rise up from the ashes is our approach,” says Nilesh Sambhus who was part of the Tsunami, Poladpur and Saki Naka operations.

Resolving troubles DiMaRF is always ready with equipment to conduct rescue, firefighting and provision of relief. The volunteer strength is close to 900 and counting. They are distributed at many places and render on the spot services whenever necessary. They are always set to act at short notice and have kept their essential stores at convenient locations.

Know more For more information on training and guidance log on to www.disastermanagementindia.org

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in different aspects of disaster management. “DiMaRF trains anyone in the age bracket of 8 years to 80 years. It is a movement of the people, for the people and by the people. We don’t have to wait for the hazards to turn into disasters and reach our doorsteps. We need to stop these hazards well in advance,” adds Marathe profoundly. Inspite of imparting training for a long time now, they believe that they have a long way to go. The younger generation has to be made more capable in handling all kind of emergencies. “Also, there are still many more issue that needs to be taken care of like death by road accidents and fire. Even festivities where fireworks are used often pose great danger. We need to change the mindset of people and make them realise the need to change the ways we celebrate our festivities. We need more hands to contribute in terms of spreading awareness,” says Dr G B kale, DiMaRF’s Vasai head.

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Gujarat: Driving the R

Renewable Revolution

ealizing the importance and the need to combat the threat of global warming and climate change, Gujarat recognized green energy as one of its focus sectors. Sh. Narendra Modi, the visionary Chief Minister of Gujarat took a bold initiative in announcing the historic Solar Power Policy in January 2009, allowing investors to set up megawatt-scale solar power projects within the State of Gujarat and assured the purchase of power generated through the Solar Power Plants. The state has emerged as a leader of India’s future renewable energy programme. There is no looking back, since then Gujarat as a State has kept a constant emphasis on mitigation initiatives by exploiting the clean and green power generation potential of wind and solar energy.

Gujarat: Renewable Energy Potential Gujarat is rich in renewable energy resources – 300 days sunshine and vast tracts of wastelands, even if 0.1% of the

Its 2012, the threats of global warming loom larger and the time for action is now or never! land mass is set aside; it has the potential to generate about 10,000 MW of solar power. The 1600 km coastline, longest in the country has a potential to generate 10,000 MW of wind power. The 24 million tonnes of biomass has the potential to generate 900 MW of electric power. The 200 lakh cattle population has the potential to generate 5.6 million cu m of biogas daily at 70% dung collection efficiency that can cater to the cooking gas requirement of 2.8 families or generate 933 MW. With such enormous potential the state has implemented various small to large –scale Renewable Energy programmes. Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) is the premier nodal agency in the country, which was established in 1979, to promote August 2012 96 www.spiceroutemag.com

renewable energy sources and energy conservation strategies.

Gujarat: The Solar Mission Realizing Solar Megawatts Gujarat is one state which has fully converted the challenges into an opportunity and ranks first in setting up of a separate Department of Climate Change – the 4th province in Asia. The Solar Policy received an overwhelming response from across the globe, resulting into allotment of capacity close to 1 GW to over 85 National and International Developers, and in this continued effort to combat environmental degradation and promoting clean energy, the state has received investment proposals

worth Rs 61289 crore from 66 MoUs signed at the VGGIS 2011 for setting up 7761 MW power generation projects in the renewable energy sector. By December 2011, PPAs for projects aggregating a capacity of 971.5 MW were signed. Of the allotted capacity, as of June 2012, Solar Power capacity of 690 MW has been commissioned and another 300 MW are likely to be commissioned within next few months. The state has emerged as the largest solar power-maker producing 65% of the country’s solar power.

The Gujarat Solar Park The Gujarat Solar Park is an innovative concept of the State Government to promote solar Power Plants. Developed land was allocated to the project developers with the entire infrastructure including power evacuation, roads and water for commissioning of the power project put on fast track. The Government took an initiative to launch the Gujarat Solar Park with a vision to build it as one of the largest Solar Power Park. Its foundation stone was laid in December, 2010. Gujarat Solar Park, set up with an investment of Rs 9,000 crore is spread across a desolate 3,000-acre (1,200hectare) waste land, and is producing 214 megawatts of electricity daily from a single location. The state government plans to set

up solar power manufacturing, assembling, research and development facilities in addition to a manpower training institute envisaged to train local people and create job opportunities. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated Asia’s largest Solar Power Park, at village Charanka in Patan district on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Patan which is now not only home to the Patola textile craft but also house the largest Solar Park. In 13 other districts, similar projects are commissioned having an aggregate capacity of 476 MW, using the virtually inexhaustible source of renewable energy gifted to Gujarat by nature. And the private sector has taken a lead in this movement. The State Government is in the process of acquiring some private land as well to achieve the full capacity of 500 MW in Solar Park. The 1 GW Solar Power Plants annually will generate 1554 million units of green power, reduce 1.55 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and avoid use of 1.09 Million tones of Coal that would have gone into generation of the electricity through coal. These Power Plants would bring in an annual employment generation of 5000 besides other ancillary activities. The average electricity generation is in the range of 5000 – 5500 kWh /MW / day, which is close to the estimated generation. Within three years of declaring its Solar Power Policy in 2009, the State Government achieved these distinctions and attracted Rs 10,000 Crore worth of investment in the generation of 690 MW of

solar power under the Gujarat Solar Policy. Also, in September 2009, The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a programme of the US-based William J Clinton Foundation, had announced the setting up of the world’s largest solar power plant in Gujarat with large investment likely to flow into the State over the coming years.

Narmada Canal-based Solar Power Plant : An Engineering Innovation First of its kind, 1 MW grid connected Canal based Solar Power Plant is installed and commissioned at village Chandrasan, Taluka: Kadi, District: Mehsana, covering one kilometer length of an Irrigation canal, that serves the triple purpose- generation of clean energy, avoiding evaporation of 90,000 litres of water per annum, as well as avoiding use of precious land for the Solar Power Plant. The success of the 1 MW Canal based Solar Power Plant at village Chandrasan, will lead to its replication on the hundreds of kilometers of canal network in the State of Gujarat.

The Solar Roof Top Systems: KW-Programme at a MW-Scale The State Capital of GujaratGandhinagar is being developed as a model Solar City, the first of its kind in the country. The State is committed for the use of renewable energy in general and solar energy in particular and hence

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has launched a campaign of installation of 5 MW Solar Roof Top systems in the State Capital, which is to be extended to other five cities of the State namely â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surat , Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Mehsana, those will have 5 MW each roof tops, in the ensuing fiscal year. As a novel concept under the above programme the roof owner gets a green incentive @ Rs. 3 /kWh from the Developer who shall set up the Roof Top system at his cost and gets paid a feed in tariff of Rs. 11.21 /KWh inclusive of the green incentive. The State capital already has multiple installations of Solar Roof top systems of assorted ratings from 1 kW to 150 kW at various locations aggregating to a capacity of 1.39 MW. These systems cover an area of 2 hectare of roof, being close to 2 % of the total roof space in the Capital City. The electricity generated by the roof tops is captively used by the households/Government buildings and contributes to approximately 1 % of the total energy consumption of the City.

Wind Power: The Big player The State of Gujarat with its longest coast line in the country and inland windy sites has a potential of over 10,000 MW of Wind Power. Over a period of 25 years, 65 sites have been monitored for

the wind speed and wind power density, of which about 50 sites have been found feasible for harnessing of the Wind Power. Gujarat was the first State to set up largest Demonstration Windfarm of 10 MW at Lamba, Dist. Jamnagar in 1990. Demonstration Windfarms projects of 16.295 MW were established with financial assistance of the Central and State Governments. The experience gained by the early demonstration Windfarms led to the formulation of the first of its kind Wind Power Policy in the country, in January 1993. It was followed by revised

Wind Power: The Way Forward The yearly additions of Windfarms in the State of Gujarat are as follows:

Year 1993-March-98

During the Year 109.42

2002-03

6.200

2003-04

18.725

2004-05

51.525

2005-06

84.600

2006-07

283.950

2007-08

616.355

2008-09

313.605

2009-10

297.125

2010-11

312.800

2011-12

789.850

2012-13(June) TOTAL

50.150 2934.305

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policies in 2002, 2007 and 2009. Since then the capacity of 2934.305 MW have been installed as of June 2012.

Biomass Power Generation: The Energy Next Besides Solar and Wind energy, the StateisalsocommittedtoharnesstheBiomass Energy potential of over 1200 MW. 31.2 MW of Biomass-based Power Plants based on agricultural residues is producing power through the combustion and gasification route in Amreli, Junagadh, Bhavnagar and Vadodara Districts.

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The Energy Education Intervention Gujarat is implementing a statewide BURD (Bal Urja Rakshak Dal) Programme designed to inculcate energy skills as life skills through various IEC and the ICT components to generate participatory awareness activities at homes, schools and the community. The programme annually motivates a force of 50,000 primary and secondary school children and 3600 teachers since 2004. GEDA through the BURD programme; is conducting Energy Audit every year in 9000 homes and 1800 Schools across the state. GEDA provides knowledge on energy auditing to gauge the consumption pattern, imparted knowledge of the electrical gadgets so that the students can differentiate between energy wise devices and the energy guzzlers and how one could become a wise energy consumer. In 2009-10, effective use of projectbased learning engaged the BURDies in Best from Waste Projects Work, which helped in understanding the basic concepts of energy conservation in buildings and productive use of waste. Special tracks and tours to renewable energy project sites and heritage buildings sites are learning grounds for the children. During 2010-11 and 2011-12

BURDies have worked on a projectbased learning activities programme that focused on - How to make your school green? A special knowledge portal has been designed and developed for Schools. BURDies- Children worked on 6 activities to conduct 3 Audits – Electrical Energy, Energy in Buildings and Water consumption and 3 Surveys – Waste, Air Pollution and Transport and Land and Biodiversity of the School as a case study. The data are filled on the specially designed Online Datasheets. A Learningcum-Teaching Module delivered through the GUJSAT’s online connectivity and

soft edutainment activities - kits for saving energy and environment were distributed. In 2011-12 the programme was enhanced by organizing Interactive Sessions in all the BURD Schools to reach to Schools directly. The teaching-cumtraining modules were specially delivered by the Energy Communicators. This Green School Initiative in Gujarat, a need-based environment and energy education model using ICT is becoming a huge success, educating school children with minimum resources and time. Developing this program with issues like accessibility of knowledge of computer, basic programmes and internet, teacher’s training program for new curriculum, new pedagogy and training is an enhancing e-learning experience, development phase with issues and challenges. Gujarat’s development journey is now on an auto pilot mode. With robust world class infrastructure, business friendly policies and the unflinching commitment of its people for growth, Gujarat has achieved a consistent double digit growth rate. Participation in the 6th Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled in January-2013, will be a good business decision for the Investors. Welcome to Gujarat.

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Destination

Mangalore Situated on the West coast, city of Mangalore offers the best of several worlds.

he undulating landscape of Mangalore makes it beach paradise. The distinct personality of this beautiful port city with all its natural splendour and scenic beauty is described in this story. We feature how the Mangalore has emerged as one of the most preferred destination for education, healthcare, tourism, real-estate, banking, investments etc. This will help you gathering valuable information about the multi-faceted city. Mangalore is currently one among the fastest growing tier-III cities in India. From being known as a destination for fishing and boat building, the city has grown into a flourishing hub of trade and commerce. The city has become an envy of many other tire-II and

tier-III cities in the country due to its flourishing nature. Today, Mangalore is considered as one among the next destination cities in India. The city is witnessing a change in physical and socioeconomic development due to the rapid expansion in commercial, industrial and educational activities. The various competitive advantages of this port city has made it a preferred destination for various sectors like healthcare, banking, real estate, education, IT and BPOs.

Competitive advantages Mangalore has all the advantages of a growing modern city and has the least shortcomings of an overpopulated metropolis. August 2012 102 www.spiceroutemag.com

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Karnataka Bank Finacle designed and developed by Infosys. The Bank has leveraged the technology by introducing slew of customer centric products and services true to its mission statement.

What are the initiatives taken for improving bank’s credit and lending business this financial year? Shri. P.Jayarama Bhat, Managing Director & CEO, Karnataka Bank

The Bank is focusing on Retail segment especially MSME, Housing and Agri sectors. During the year

The key advantages offered by the city are lower cost, quality manpower pool, uncongested city, good connectivity and improving business conditions. All these factors have jointly helped the city in creating a perfect ambiance for investments and business ventures.

Mangalore is the chief port city of Karnataka. It is the only all-weather port in the state which can bear all kinds of climatic hazards. The port has been acting as the key catalyst for trade and business in the state, making it the ‘Gateway of Karnataka’. Its contribution to Karnataka’s economy is significant. Mangalore International Airport also plays a key role in

2011-12 the Bank has leveraged the

The Bank has ensured a healthy

Loan Processing Units) at all the 10

business growth during the FY

Regional Offices for effective and

2011-12. The Bank achieved two

speedy loan processing and this has

milestones in financial year 2011-

resulted in reducing the TAT (Turn

12 i.e. the Business Turnover of

Around Time) considerably besides

the Bank crossed `50,000 crore

improving the quality of assets. The

mark and the number of branches

Bank is also in the process of issuing

crossed 500 mark and this speak

ATM enabled cards for KCC (Kisan

volumes for its strong credentials.

Credit Cards) account holders.

technology and introduced CPC concept (Credit Processing Centre) by opening 10 CLPUs (Centralised

The total business of the Bank stood

at 31.03.2012. The advances of the

What are your expansion plans for the FY 2012-13? Vision 2015: The Bank in its quest

Bank grew almost by 20 per cent

to accelerate growth and to be in

and this has resulted in increasing

fore front among the peers has

the total Interest Income by `742

undertaken Business Process

crore showing a growth rate of 31 per

Re-engineering. The Bank aims

cent and Net Interest Income grew

to surpass Business Turnover

by 21 per cent. All these factors have

of `1,00,000 crore i.e. Deposits

contributed in growth of Net Profit

of `63,000 crore & Advances of

by 20 per cent.

`43,000 crore by March 2015, by

at `52,329 crore and Net profit of

Great Connectivit y Lying on the Western coast of the country, Mangalore is well connected to the neighboring states and other parts of the country through road, rail, air as well as sea. This is also helping in the city becoming a burgeoning tourism sector.

Karnataka Bank has recorded over 20% jump in net profit for the year 2011-12. What are the key factors that have contributed to this growth?

the Bank went up to `246 crore as

The key advantages offered by Mangalore are low cost, quality manpower pool, uncongested city, good connectivity and favourable business condition

having a Clientele base of over 10

Karnataka Bank has gained appreciation as the tech savvy bank. What are your plans in technology?

million. The Bank banks upon the

As rightly pointed out the Bank is

aforesaid goals is headed and guided

Technology Savvy and Customer

by a seasoned Professional Banker

Centric. Karnataka Bank is the first

Sri P. Jayarama Bhat, as Managing

bank among PSU banks and old

Director, with almost 4 decades of

private sector banks to adopt ‘CBS’

banking experience and expertise

(Core Banking Solution) in 2000.

committed to total satisfaction of

All the 506 branches & 3 Extension

customers by a contingent of over

Counters and Regional Offices of the

6,000 dedicated and disciplined

Bank have been networked with CBS

personnel at your service.

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unstinted support of its customers and well wishers to achieve the

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Land Trades Builders and Developers To us quality is not just a business buzzword – it is the core purpose of our very existence. To us it means delivering more than we promise, delivering faster than the deadline and delivering completeness rather than leave any loose ends. All of which translates in optimum customer satisfaction as they have little to worry about post delivery.

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the city’s overall development and growth through business exchanges and tourists inflow. The airport is well connected to Middle East and other parts of the world. The international flight service is one of the key factors that has helped the coastal city achieve a better growth rate. Three National Highways, NH-17, NH-13 & NH-48 pass through Mangalore connecting the city to the rest of the country. The National Highways and large networks of State Highways provide excellent road

connectivity to the rest of India. Mangalore is well connected by rail as well. It is part of the Konkan Railway Network. The railways connect Mangalore to other cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Thiruvannthapuram and Chennai. The city is on the path of infrastructural advances with the increasing participation of key business houses and industrial projects. Story continues on Pg 110

Owning a home is the cherished dream of every Indian and we at Land Trades are committed to fulfill Srinath Hebbar, Managing Director, Land Trades Builders & Developers

this dream with best location, best design, best quality and timely delivery. Over the last 20 years

Please tell us about your mission & vision ?

Land Trades has enabled thousands

Our vision is to attain and maintain

our exclusive housing layouts and

a position of leadership in the

apartment projects. I welcome you

field of real estate by providing

to our world of quality living through

comprehensive services of very

our present and future projects.

of people to own a home through

high professional standard and constantly setting new benchmarks

What is your work philosophy?

of excellence in our sphere of

“There is no philosophy better than

activity. We are driven by the mission

hard work, sincerity and loyalty

to deliver optimum customer

to the customer. People’s money

satisfaction through continuous

is hard earned and should be

quality creation, adherence to

rewarded. Just as we expect good

commitment, honouring of trust and

value for our hard earned money,

total value for money.

so also we should respect our customers by giving them more than

How do you ensure total quality to your customer?

what they expect.

‘Quality-on-time. On-time Quality.’ in Mangalore is a one-in-a-lifetime

How do you rate Mangalore is the destination for real estate investment?

decision. Whether it is a flat or a

Mangalore is an all time favourable

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destination. All time grate

decision has to stand the test of

investment as recession and market

time. This is precisely the reason

up and down doesn’t have any effect

why Land Trades Builders &

on our project. We have lots of NRI

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are very culture oriented so they

To most people, investing in property

may be any part of the world they

How do you ensure quality for all your properties?

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will never leave Mangalore as part of the investment.

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Weaving

traditions

Abharan Jewellers are renowned and the leading jewellery showroom in Udupi, in fact it’s one of the prime attractions after the temples of Udupi.

n Udupi, Abharan Jewellers is a well known name. Abharan extended its product range to Silver and Diamond jewellery and gift items. Abharan also opened a new showroom in Mangalore. Abharan recently renovated its Shimoga showroom. Uncompromising quality and customer satisfaction are always at the forefront at Abharan. Presently, it’s the efforts of Madhukar S. Kamath, Subhas M.Kamath, Mahesh M. Kamath and K.Dayanand Kamath and which keeps ‘Abharan’ ahead.

Mr. Mahesh Kamath, Director receiving the CORP Excellence Award from former Union Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee

1. At Abharan, we have always tried

5. We have our own designs which

development initiatives run like we

giving our buyers what they want.

are exclusive for our customers.

have a trust, which helps the person

Strong policy which is focussed on

in need for education and health

customer service.

care.

are times when they like an

6. To encourage investment in

10. The unique offerings of Abharan

amalgamation of traditional and

gold jewellery we have gold saving

Jewellers, Mangalore are that we

contemporary designs.

scheme which was introduced by

have personalized designs for our

Abharan Jewellers in India in 1980

customers.

gold jewellery studded with gems

7. Our expansion plans in other parts

11. On every stage from

and rubies). We design many such

of the country includes Goa. We have

manufacture to the customer

jewellery but only one piece, so

regular flow of customers from Goa

delivery we show designs to our

our designs are exclusive and is

to Abharan.

customers and take their opinion.

9. Since last 7 years we have 12

12. We also offer a 100 per cent

exhibitions conducted. We got very

exchange on our diamond collection.

4. The unique offerings of Abharan

good response from that. We are

With rising prices, gold is one of the

Jewellers, Mangalore are our own

also planning to penetrate into rural

best investment options.

in-house production.

talukas. We also have community

2. Sometimes customers want traditional jewellery and there

3. Our design Celesta (exclusive

not available anywhere else in the country. Subhas M Kamath, Managing Director, Abharan Jewellers

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The

Spotlight

In-land Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd which has brought in active demand for real estate projects both housing and commercial over the last decade. Over the next ten years, the city is likely to witness growth in commercial spaces.

What is the vision and mission behind In-Land Builders? In-Land Builders is an institution that Siraj Ahamed, Chairman & Managing Director, In-land Infrastructure Developers Pvt Ltd

is driven by quality. We try to achieve excellence in our work. Our vision is to the best in quality and customer satisfaction. We have always kept the customer comforts in mind

In-Land Ebony (Mangalore)

Why invest in Real Estate at Mangalore?

in all our projects and this is the

There are several advantages

the highest brand reputation in the

of investing in Real Estate at

region. We have been successful in

Mangalore. Several industrial

managing the projects with proper

majors have announced their plans

evaluation and review techniques so

for investment in Mangalore. This

that the customer gets value for his

will bring in more population and

money.

reason that we have always enjoyed

growth into the city and thereby

Story continued from Pg 106

Excellent Industrial Climate: The coastal city of Mangalore has undergone a sea of changes in the last few years. It has developed into a major business and commercial hub due to its excellent industrial climate. This is further enhanced by government support through local presence of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), TheKarnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) and Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Parks (STEP). Mangalore has been successful in attracting investments from across the country due to its favorable industrial climate. The city has the presence of some of the industry leaders including ONGC,

bound to increase. Real Estate to a

What are the completed projects of In-Land?

large extent is influenced due to the

Completed Projects at Mangalore :

change in the economic scenario of

Embassy Plaza, Sterling Chambers,

a place. The biggest boost to real

Golden Chambers, Inland Enclave,

estate came from the establishment

Inland Clusters, Inland Residency,

of a large number of IT Companies

Inland Monarch apart from others.

the demand for housing is naturally

Mangalore has been successful in attracting investments from across the country due to its favourable industrial climate

which in turn led to spurt in the

more profits for the average investor

What facilities, amenities and infrastructure are provided in projects of In-Land?

than investing in the stock market.

Today, IN-LAND is a brand

prices of land in and around the city. Investing in real estate may generate

synonymous with excellence.

What appreciation in value one can expect in next 10 years for investments in Mangalore Real Estate

Well-known for bench marking its

The real estate market in Mangalore

and constructs quality residential

and adjoining areas have given

and commercial buildings that

good returns for investors over

incorporate engineering excellence

the last decade. Since major

and architectural ambience. We take

software companies have set up

great pride in being perfectionists.

their facilities in this part, there

In-Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apartment complexes

has been robust demand for

come with all the latest features in

quality housing. The upgradation

the building industry. Every care is

of infrastructure has invited new

taken to see that industry standard

projects into the industrial area

materials are used.

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quality standards and for timely delivery, the company designs

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Spotlight

MRPL, MCF, BASF KIOCL, Suzlon, Nagarjuna Power and the GMR group.

Unity Hospital, Mangalore a futuristic approach keeping in

Healthcare:

The healthcare centers in Mangalore offer quality health care at affordable prices

mind of expansion necessities. The

Mangalore offers excellent health care facilities. The city is home to some of the well known hospitals and trusted health care facilities. All types of medical assistance related to health are available at the hospitals and health care centers in Mangalore. Along with allopathic treatments, Mangalore also provides medical support in alternate forms such as homeopathy and ayurveda. In earlier times, the patients from Mangalore had to travel to other cities seeking better treatment facilities. But things have changed in the last two decades. Today Mangalore has large number of government and private hospitals. Some of the private specialty hospitals like Unity Hospital, KMCH have state-of- the-art facilities, which is attracting patients from neighboring states and even abroad. Apart from the facilities the major strength of these hospitals are their team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who are ably supported by qualified nurses and paramedical staff. Medical tourism has a lot of scope in Mangalore. The healthcare centers here offer quality health care at affordable prices. To some extent the city has been successful in attracting patients from all over the world. But there are areas which need to be refined and improved upon. A patient opting for a treatment in Mangalore not only considers the low cost factor and treatment facility, but also looks

hospital is located centrally, which has the advantage of convenient access for both inpatients and outpatients. Over the years, we have updated the facilities to keep pace with times. Unity Health Complex has been honored with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Diamond Eye Award for Quality Commitment Ajmal M Habeeb, Managing Director, Unity Hospital

and Excellenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and total quality management accreditation for high quality performance and best

How do you see Mangalore growing as a healthcare destination?

customer satisfaction.

After the metros, it is the towns that are experiencing exponential

What are the unique treatment facilities available at your hospital?

growth in the healthcare segment.

Unity Health Complex has matured

Mangalore has pioneered medical

into a highly competent hospital

excellence and healthcare delivery

with most sophisticated medical

in India. Previously patients from

equipments available in the world

small towns had to travel to metros

to give advanced health care to the

to avail high quality treatment, but

needy. The hospital has six state-of-

now, healthcare facilities seem to be

the-art Operation Theatres which

coming to their doorstep.

has the facilities for conducting the super specialty operations

The key aspects that made Unity Hospital a trusted name?

like joint replacement surgeries,

Our mission is based on values,

complex neurosurgery, Maxillo facial

principles and ethics, aimed at

surgery etc. The Emergency day

serving the suffering humanity. Unity

care, MICU centre is contemporary

Hospital is well equipped with the

with 25 beds, level I- ICU with a

most modern facilities and medical

full time emergency and critical

experts providing efficient service

care specialist. We also have high-

to the local residents as well as

end video endoscopes; operating

people from other places in south

microscope etc. and our surgical

India. The care that they get here is

suites are of world-class.

spine surgeries, ENT Surgeries,

world-class, at the same time much economical. We provide healthcare

What are your future plans?

services using advanced technology

We are lining up expansion plans

under expert supervision of highly

to increase our reach beyond the

qualified medical practitioners in all

regional horizons. We are targeting

discipline at an affordable cost.

to become a pan-India player. Our future plans include expansion of

What are the major achievements by Unity, since its inception in 1978?

the existing hospital, introduction

When the Unity Hospital laid its

new hospitals in cities like Bangalore

foundation in 1978, from the overall

and Mysore and also have expansion

architecture to the medical facilities

plans in the field of medical

and nursing rooms, we have taken

education.

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of oncology unit, commissioning of

Spotlight

Presidency Homes & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. Mangalore: Presidency Spectrum provides you choice of two and three bedroom homes without compromising on amenities or luxuries. Each apartment is well planned to enable you to make maximum use of available space. A wide range of features and facilities thoughtfully incorporated into the Hyder Ali, Managing Director, Presidency Homes & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd

basic design.

Presidency Viva, Old Kent Road, Mangalore: Presidency Builders

into various other factors. Along with improving the infrastructure facilities and condition of roads, emphasis should also be given in marketing and packaging medical tourism along with the rich cultural heritage and the beauty of the coastal city of Mangalore.

Real Estate The city of Mangalore is growing at a very high pace and so is the real estate sector. The city is rated as India’s second most

growth centres as per world’s renowned real estate consultant, UK based Knight Frank Group.The congestion in Bangalore’s realty structures and rising property rates has forced many companies to shift their expansion plan to the cost effective city of Mangalore. An important aspect of the real estate of Mangalore is its cost.The real estate cost in Mangalore are about 30-35% lower than in Bangalore and Chennai. The low cost of real estate and manpower are the major factors why various IT giants have extended their facilities in this coastal city. This has given a virtual boost to commercial property market in and around Mangalore. Central Mangalore has witnessed intense developments in commercial and office space in the past few years. Central Mangalore houses several financial institutions and insurance companies. The belt has also witnessed the development of organized retail. Organized retail to the tune of about 2.5million sq.ft is under construction and operational in Mangalore. The

Presidency Group is a name to

provides perfect homes to its

reckon with in the much competitive

esteemed customers. Quality is our

real estate field in Mangalore. In

forte. ‘Viva’, located in the serene

the last 16 years of its existence,

environs of Old Kent Road, product

the group has carved out a distinct

of sheer excellence in construction

identity for itself in this challenging

giving true value for money for its

arena despite stiff competition.

inhabitants.

Quality is the mantra that guides us

Presidency Sky Court, Attavar,

in our endeavour to come up with

Mangalore: Presidency Sky Court,

projects of caliber and elegance.

a joint venture of two leading real

Customer satisfaction is high on

estate groups in the city, provides

the list of our agenda and we make

the best features a home can

concerted efforts to uphold the

provide. Situated in Attavar, which

quality of our projects. In fact our

is known for its tranquil atmosphere

commitment to quality and timely

and scenic beauty.

delivery brings our customers back to us time and again.

The mission of Presidency Homes and Developers:

What sets us apart from the rest

Presidency Builders & Developers

is that we stand by the promise

is a leader in providing value-

we give to our customers without

added construction services to our

compromising on the quality, come

customers by creating a successful

what may. Ultimately we believe that

partnership with them throughout

customers should get his money’s

the construction process.

worth and we have strived hard to carve out a niche for ourselves.

Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers

Ongoing projects by Presidency Homes and Infrastructures:

by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every

Presidency Spectrum in Attavar,

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member of the construction team.

Spotlight

malls are primarily located in the Central Mangalore region. Mangalore has emerged as one of the preferred location in the residential map of Karnataka. The increasing office and commercial space in the city has boosted the demand in the residential market. According to various surveys every 1000 sq. ft. of office require 7000 sq. ft. of residential space. The arrival of IT & BPO companies and the proposed and under construction SEZ’s is one of the major factor that has helped in propelling the residential property market in Mangalore region. The central region of Mangalore is one of the prime areas for residential market, which charges a premium for the projects. Mangalore city is expanding beyond the central areas to cater to the needs of the growing population. Various residential projects are developing in sub urban Mangalore, especially in the eastern side due to constraints in the north, south and west.The peripheral regions which house various prestigious educational institutes are also seeing development of plots and layouts for investment purpose.

Siddhi Vinayaka Developers released from the loan provider so to make the purchase quick and hassle free. We also assist the purchaser in obtaining all the title transfer documents from relevant statutory authorities on handing over of the asset.

Ganesh Baliga, Managing Partner, Siddhi Vinayaka Developers

Mangalore has emerged as one of the preferred locations in the residential map of Karnataka, mainly because of IT companies that are now finding the city favourable

Tell us about your projects in Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka? It has been two decades since we started our operation in Bangalore.

Please tell us about your on-going projects in Mangalore?

Currently, we have two distinctly

Currently we have 3 ongoing

Bangalore. Vishnu Habitat is 2 &

projects in Mangalore. These

3 BHK apartments targetting the

projects are of different scales

middle income group, Fairfield

and cater to different segments of

Meadows are row houses for high

the market. Vinayaka Nest is a 56

income group. The project expected

Apartment project located in Mary

to be completed by December

Hill that caters to the middle-income

2012 and the row houses project is

group. Regal Heights is an up-market

expected to be completed by next

project located in Blueberry Hills.

year in 2013.

different ongoing projects in

Vinayaka Rhymes consisting of 30 apartments is located in Kulshekar catering to the upper middle class.

What are your expansion plans for Mangalore? Mangalore is a growing property

What is the differentiating factor of SV Developers?

market. We are expecting a year-

The firm in the first instance is a

Mangalore’s residential market.

professionally managed organization

According to various surveys,

with emphasis on quality and timely

every 1000 sq. ft. of office space

delivery of the end product which

require 7000 sq. ft. of residential

culminates in value for money for

premises. We are closely watching

the end user.

the developments in office space,

on-year growth of 15-20% in

IT parks, SEZs and we have

Where do you place yourself now in achieving your goal or ‘one stop solution for every housing need’?

strategically based our expansion plans in accordance with the market demand.

We are very close to reaching our endeavour to become one stop

We have large expansion plans for

solution for every housing need. We

Mangalore, but currently we are

have different housing projects in

going slow, taking a wait and watch

different ranges. Once a customer

approach. In the next financial year,

makes his choice of apartment unit,

we will be also launching our new

we organise the housing loan and go

project in the affordable value

even to the extent of getting the fund

home segment.

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Spotlight

Allegro Ventures India Pvt Ltd Kanara Builders’ Association and presently Vice President of CREDAI. (Mangalore Chapter). Past, present and future projects under his visionary leadership express steadfast commitment to the discerning public from here and everywhere in DB Mehta, Managing Director, Allegro Ventures India Pvt Ltd

the world, who look to Mangalore for the latest in lifestyle Aristaa Enclave enjoys proximity to the

Allegro Builders and Developers are

Central Railway Station, malls,

reputed market leaders of real estate

banks, schools, colleges, and places

in Mangalore. Their completed

of worship, hotels and health care

apartment complexes, Acropolis

making it an excellent investment

(co-promoted) ‘Meeting Ground of

opportunity. Aristaa offers

the Upper Crest’ and Adelphia – ‘A

pioneering recreational amenities,

Space for Grace’ are prominent city

and is attractively priced to blend

landmarks in elite locations of Light

luxury with affordability.

House Hill and Falnir. Aristaa’s in-house home Maximus Commercial Complex

Education Mangalore is a premium education centre of Karnataka. It has emerged as an education hub with many distinguished institutions and a highly literate population. Today the city has some of the best schools and colleges, imparting quality education. Its importance as an educational centre is pitching it into a new knowledge city in the state, especially for BPO, research and marine sector. There are 91 degree colleges under the jurisdiction of Mangalore University. Mangalore is the next IT destination in Karnataka after Bangalore. Major Information Technology and BPO companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Mphasis, First American Corporation have already established their facilities in this picturesque town due

to its competitive advantages. Mangalore is the birth place of many nationalized banks and gained the name ‘the cradle of bankingindustry’. Corporation Bank, Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank and Karnataka Bank are the nationalized banks that have its origin here. In the coming days the city is expected to witness tremendous growth as various SEZs have been approved by Government of India and many are under establishment and operational stage. Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) is one of the major SEZ promoted by ONGC investing Rs.250 billion.Infosys - IT&ITES SEZ has already started its operations in Mangalore. 3 other IT-SEZs are at development and operational stage in Mudipu, Ganjimutt and Thumbe.

theater is a pioneering first for

on Light House Hill is known as the

Mangalore- a small example of

‘Epicentre of Enterprise’, with clients

Allegro’s focus on innovation and

like RBS Bank, HDFC, ICICI, Reliance,

furnishing the holistic lifestyle

Edelweiss, Bonanza, Lupin, Suzlon,

experience. Aristaa’s magnificent

DSP Merrill Lynch, Radio Mirchi etc.

edifice overlooks the scenic silver

They co-promoted City Centre Mall,

sheen of the Nethravathi and

the third largest mall in Karnataka,

Gurpur rivers, blending into the blue

ushering Mangalore and its environs

expanse of the Arabian Sea. A retail

into global retailing and lifestyles.

cum commercial space of 6500

Aristaa Enclave, their ongoing

sq ft with a 100 ft frontage on the

residential project embodies ‘The

ground floor is ideal for retailers /

Art of Fine Living”. It comprises 84

Banks etc. Allegro has a consciously

upscale apartments on a 4 lane

green philosophy and strives to

concrete road in Pandeshwar,

be sustainable. Aristaa Enclave

an elite location brimming with

incorporates prudent features for

residential and retail development.

rainwater harvesting, common solar lighting and water heating, better

Allegro plans to launch another project of 250 apartments in

natural cooling and use of ecofriendly building materials.

Pandeshwar in the near future. Mr. D.B. Mehta, who heads the group

In keeping with this 21st

has given much needed direction

century commitment, the group has

to the development of real estate

diversified interests that also include

in Mangalore and Karnataka,

Wind Power generation at different

as erstwhile President of the

locations in the country.

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Plug this nondescript looking, carbon footprint mitigating gizmo into the USB port of your PC and hit it every time you leave your workstation. This brings down the consumption to its bare minimal energy requirements, thereby saving precious electricity. While the button is plug and play, installation of the software can prove to be a tad tedious. Unfortunately the device is Windows PCs only and not Macs.

Most of us are simply too lazy to switch off devices from the wall switch and gadget on standby does consume power, albeit at a trickle. So, with no human intervention in this saving power, the IntelliPanel may be the perfect solution. Essentially comprising of an 8-plug socket board, the IntelliPanel automatically shuts off power to your gadgets when they are not in use.

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Do you frequently hold informal events that require filming that also involve you featuring in them? Check out Swivl. This ingenious contraption comprises a Flip videocam (or even smartphone) cradle as well as a small, remote wireless mini market unit. All you need to do is place the camera in the cradle and wear the marker. Then switch on the camera and move around as you please. The marker will ensure that the camera follows you all over the room as you move around.

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Specs: 360 degree horizontal movement, +10 and -20 vertical movement, iOS compatible, gesture controls, AC adapter option, tripod accessory, lanyard, batteries and USB cable.

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he Ballys Colombo located in the heart of the capital city which is also adjacent to Colombo’s most beautiful Berria Lake and is the entertainment hub with all of the five star Hotels in the city at a close proximity.

Ballys has been in operation since 1995, the casino houses sixty Gaming tables an elegant bar and a classy Restaurant for fine dining, state of the art board room for luncheon meetings. Ballys Colombo interior and furnishings are rich in color and reminiscent of European style yet the atmosphere is sociable, inviting and relaxed, Ballys Colombo plays an important role in Sri Lankas tourism which generates revenue for the country and overflows to retailers, hotels, taxis, tour operators and many more local businesses. Since its opening, Ballys Colombo has been an important corporate citizen, through sponsorships, partnerships and donations. We also contribute to the economy by providing nearly 600 jobs and attracting thousands of visitors every year. Our most dramatic contribution is the one we make directly to the community through our government. Ballys Colombo celebrated sixteen years of successful business in the gaming industry. Ballys Colombo do offer special packages for foreigners which includes free air fare, Five Star Hotel accommodation, free transport & Free Food & Beverage.

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Ajay Kumar Kumar Garg Engineering College Ajay RECIPIENT OF OF THE THE ACADEMIC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD AWARD FOR FOR RECIPIENT “BEST ENGINEERING ENGINEERING COLLEGE COLLEGE IN IN UPTU” UPTU” “BEST FOR THE THE SECOND SECOND SUCCESSIVE SUCCESSIVE YEAR YEAR FOR programs to to make make its its students students globally globally competitive. competitive. During During the the programs year 2010-11, AKGEC has the distinction of having 13 of year 2010-11, AKGEC has the distinction of having 13 of its its students in in the the University University merit merit lists lists including including gold gold medalists medalists in in students all the the four four B.Tech B.Tech branch branch groups groups being being run run in in the the college. college. all Duringthe the year year over over 600 600 students students have have been been placed placed in in reputed reputed During companies like Infosys, Wipro, MAQ Software, DELL Perot, companies like Infosys, Wipro, MAQ Software, DELL Perot, CumminsIndia, India, Birla Birla Soft, Soft, Lohia Lohia Group, Group, Syntel, Syntel, NIIT NIIT etc. etc. Cummins

AKGECbeing beingawarded awardedAcademic AcademicExcellence ExcellenceTrophy Trophyfor for AKGEC “Best Engineering College in UPTU” by HE, the Governer of Uttar Pradesh “Best Engineering College in UPTU” by HE, the Governer of Uttar Pradesh for the Second Successive Year for the Second Successive Year

AjayKumar KumarGarg GargEngineering Engineering College College (AKGEC), (AKGEC), Ghaziabad Ghaziabad, Ajay U.P. India is approved by AICTE and affiliated to State is approved by AICTE and affiliated to U.P. State U.P. Technical Technical University, MTU. The college was established in University, MTU. The college was established in 1998 and 1998 B.Tech and offers B.Tech in seven disciplines of The offers Courses in Courses seven disciplines of Engineering. Engineering. college also offers postgraduate courses college also The offers postgraduate courses in Computer inComputer Application (MCA) and M.Tech in five engineering Application (MCA) and M.Tech in five engineering disciplines. disciplines. college isby accredited NBA and certified for The college The is accredited NBA and by certified for ISO 9001ISO 90012008 by BSI,2008 U.K.by BSI, U.K. AKGEC had had excellent excellent infrastructure infrastructure with with state-of-the-art state-of-the-art AKGEC laboratories, computing computing facilities, facilities, automated automated library library with with laboratories, e-journals, interactive satellite (EDUSAT) terminal, modern e-journals, interactive satellite (EDUSAT) terminal, modern wellfurnished furnishedhostels hostelsfor for1200 1200students studentsand andfaculty facultyresidences residences well on its wi-fi enabled 40 acres campus. on its wi-fi enabled 40 acres campus. The college also has highly qualified and experienced faculty The college also has highly qualified and experienced faculty lead by its Director, Dr R.K. Agarwal, who is an alumnus of IIT lead by its Director, Dr R.K. Agarwal, who is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, CIT, UK and IISc Bangalore with vast teaching, Kanpur, CIT, UK and IISc Bangalore with vast teaching, research and administrative experience. research and administrative experience. The college has been consistently maintaining excellent The college has been consistently maintaining excellent results and conducts a number of industrially relevant results and conducts a number of industrially relevant

The college college has has the the distinction distinction of of being being the the only only Engineering Engineering The College in the state of U.P. to have received approval from College in the state of U.P. to have received approval from Department of of Science Science and and Technology Technology (DST), (DST), Government Government of of Department India, for for establishment establishment of of Centre Centre of of Relevance Relevance and India, and Excellence (CORE) (CORE) in in the the field field of of Automation Automation & & Robotics. Robotics. The The Excellence college has also set up India's first Industrial Robotic Training college has also set up India's first Industrial Robotic Training Centre in in collaboration collaboration with with Kuka Kuka Robotics Robotics of of Germany. Germany. The The Centre college is also the first institution in U.P. to establish a virtual lab college is also the first institution in U.P. to establish a virtual lab for remote experimentation in collaboration with IIT, Delhi. The for remote experimentation in collaboration with IIT, Delhi. The college has has also also established established aa LabVIEW LabVIEW Academy Academy in college in collaboration with National Instruments, for conducting collaboration with National Instruments, for conducting industrially relevant relevant training training programmes programmes in in “Data “Data Acquisition Acquisition industrially & Control, Embedded System and Mechatronics". & Control, Embedded System and Mechatronics". AKGEC believes believes in in setting setting audacious audacious goals goals and and infusing infusing AKGEC fresh ideas to achieve the same. The college plans to expand fresh ideas to achieve the same. The college plans to expand its existing existing M.Tech M.Tech programmes programmes and and promote promote collaborative collaborative its industry relevant relevant industry projects, R&D and projects, R&D and consultancy to raise consultancy to raise the overall academic the overall academic standard as well as standard as well as to bridge the gap to bridge the gap between academic between academic curriculum and curriculum and i n d u s t r y i n d u s t r y requirements to requirements to make its students make its students globally competitive. Dr. R.K. Agarwal, Director globally competitive. Dr. R.K. Agarwal, Director

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Silver screen

Films releasing in August Upcoming Bollywood caper

Gangs Of Wasseypur 2 This is the second part of the Kashyap’s film Gangs Of Wasseypur, which had received much critical acclaim as well as box-office support. Set against the backdrop of crime, revenge and power struggle in the coal belt of Dhanbad, the series bring in the freshness in story and approach. In the second part, the man in focus is Faisal Khan, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who takes over the reins of his father Sardar Khan, the main protagonist of the first part. Release Date: August 8 Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui,

BOLLYWOOD Joker Release Date Aug 31 Cast Akshay Kumar, Asrani, Sonakshi Sinha Director Shirish Kunder Ek Tha Tiger Release Date Aug 15 Cast Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif Director Bhushan Patel

Tigmanshu Dhulia Director: Anurag Kashyap

Upcoming Hollywood caper

The Bourne Legacy The fourth in the immensely popular Bourne series of spy thrillers, this film sees the return of the franchise’s screenwriter, Tony Gilroy, this time stepping into the director’s seat for an entry which sidelines main character Jason Bourne in order to focus on a fellow estranged assassin ( Jeremy Renner). The character of Jason Bourne would not be seen in this movie. Jeremy Renner plays the role of a new hero, but his fate is evidently linked to the events that took place in the three earlier Bourne films. Release Date: August 3 Cast: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz Director: Tony Gilroy August 2012 124 www.spiceroutemag.com

Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi Release Date Aug 24 Cast Boman Irani, Farah Khan Director Bela Sehgal HOLLYWOOD Total Recall Release Date: Aug 3 Cast Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Director Len Wiseman The Expendables 2 Release Date Aug 17 Cast Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Director Simon West The Apparition Release Date Aug 24 Cast Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan Director Todd Lincoln

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Interesting reads The Taj Conspiracy The book highlights how Mughal scholar Mehrunisa Khosa stumbles upon a plot of conspiracy for destroying the Taj Mahal. She discovers the murder of the supervisor at Taj and that the Quranic calligraphy on the tomb of Queen Mumtaz altered to suggest a Hindu origin of the Taj Mahal. In an attempt to conspire in favour of the urban legend, there is someone who wants the world to believe the legend is true. The book traces the path of suspenseful twists and turns and the action unfolds tracing the warrens of Taj Ganj to the corridors of Delhi to snowy Himalayan hideouts. This fast paced read highlights Mehrunisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tryst to save the Taj and demolish her inner demons. Author: Manreet Sodhi Someshwar Publication House: Westland Price: `250 Confessionally yours Written by popular blogger and journalist Jhoomur Bose, the book delves into the life of Polly, a print journalist working for a tabloid. Hailing from a middle class family and always under some personal crisis, Polly is always busy having a face off with her snob boss. All hell breaks when Polly stumbles upon a powerful story that could actually shake the world of media. The book gives a powerful narrative of the situation, peeks inside a newspaper office, and touches topics like freedom of speech, moral and Indian values. Author: Jhoomur Bose Publication House: Penguin Metro Reads Price: `299 One summer When 34-year-old ex-war veteran Jack Armstrong is told he has only weeks to live, his first concern is for his beloved wife Lizzie, and their children baby Jackie, 12-year-old would-be actor Cory and rebellious teenage daughter Mikki. It seems so cruel that an apparently fatal illness should claim him, a survivor of Afghanistan and Iraq, when he still has so much left to live for. David Baldacci is a worldwide best-selling novelist. Baldacciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books have been published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries with over 110 million copies in print. Author: David Baldacci Publication House: Pan Macmillan Price: `299 The Village After a long journey from England, Ray Bhullar arrives at the gates of the Indian village, which will be her home for the next three months. The door of the hut she will share with Serena, her English co-worker, is a loose sheet of metal, the windows holes in the walls. And outside, village life apparently goes on as normal. And yet, the village is anything but normal. It is a village of murderers, an open prison. And when Ray takes up residence, to observe and to make a film, it seems that they are innocent visitors into a violent world. Author: Nikita Lalwani Publication: Penguin Viking Price: `399

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Also released The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau Pan Business and Management Price: `499 Not Dead Yet by Peter James Pan Macmillan India Price: `550 Summer With My Sister by Lucy Diamond Pan Fiction Price `350 A Death In Summer by Benjamin Black Macmillan Crime & Mystery Price: `350 The Morning After by Kamini Patel Penguin Metro Reads Price: `199 My way is the highway by Urvashi Gulia Penguin Metro Reads Price: `150 Naughty Men by Siddharth Narayan Penguin Metro Reads Price: `199 The Man Who Tried to Remember by Makarand Sathe Penguin Viking Price: `399

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Kids corner

Music

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Music is therapeutic and could help children prepare well for exams. Prepare your kids to take life challenges, make them undergo professional music training. WO R D S

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earning is a process, which began with the dawn of human life. It has evolved over the centuries, mirroring advancement of mankind. And India has always been known for its vast intellectual history and giving the world well-known concepts in music, mathematics, science and arts. With globalisation, Indian education system has evolved attracting newer

dimensions to its system and subject tally. Today, one can be sitting in Pune and getting a degree from an university in Britain. This has also been the case with music degrees. Music is a wonderful medium through which may help children promote their creativity and concentration level and language skills. Today,

school children report peer pressure and stress pertaining to education. And many a times all this leads to increased irritation. Learning or listening to music helps relax muscle tension, controlling irritation and provide calmness to the mind, body and soul.

Learning symphonies We listen to music to feel good. Be it film a song, music albums or classical vocals or instrumentals, music is all around us. Whenever people are in sad mood, they prefer music, which cheers them up. These daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets are flooded with music, which soothes stress and rejuvenates the soul. And music enhances the personal life of the autistic child by creating positive changes in behavior. Music is known to help children suffering from developmental disabilities as it helps children improve their cognitive skills, physical ability, social skills, communication, and emotional stability. Music is also an application that is used in the classroom to help calm children who suffer from autism. However, music teachers who want to explore further music concepts can implement helpful strategies to encourage a self-contained learning environment for autistic children. Highlighting on the subject, Delhi based psychiatrist Khushi Chaudhary says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music enables children experience positive mood changes. Music for children largely keeps rhythm as its base to stimulate and organise muscle response.â&#x20AC;?

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Kids corner

Parent’s participation in making the child learn music helps him pick up faster Children of all age groups love music and enjoy engaging in musical activities like playing antakshari and reciting jingles, poems or film songs. Musical learning can be imparted in a fun way so that the child’s IQ level is increased and he can perform better in education. Since kids enjoy, it is easy to find fun ways to teach it to them. Of course, music is an elementary course at school level. Parent’s participation towards making the child learn music helps the child in picking up the notes faster. Internet comes as a handy help. Help your child research on some music composers like Bach and Beethoven and get them to make notes of the research. And if you want your child to take up professional music learning, there are numerous respectable schools that will nurture your child to be a master of the musical subject.

Trinit y Music School, Pondicherry Instituted in 1997, the Trinity School of Music is one of its kind centre for studying European music. Started with the aim of

creating awareness about the western music in the country, the school today starts out in its courses that delve into fundamentals of the European music and its various aspects. Since Pondicherry has French roots, the school also offers similar culture. It makes learning European music interesting. Courses offered here are specially created for those who want to have deeper understanding western music, particularly in piano, electronic keyboard, classical guitar, violin, drums and mandolin. The school also conducts regular and intensive certificate and diploma courses awarded by the Trinity School of Music with local exam board.

Calcutta School of Music Established in 1915 by Dr Phillipe Sandre, the Calcutta School of Music is one of the premier music institutes in the country imparting knowledge on western classical and contemporary music. Offering a wide spectrum of Western musical disciplines in the country, the school is an integral part of country’s musical circuit. Apart from musical disciplines, the school also offers courses in elocution, drama, speech training and dance. The school provides liberal instruction in musical subjects on one hand and also arranges orchestral, chamber and solo music training and concerts, as well as music appreciation sessions throughout the year.

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Gharana. And it is today the oldest music school in the national capital. Founded with an aim of imparting Hindustani Classical music, the school today trains its students the nuances and practicality of vocal Hindustani music, instrumental Hindustani music that involves sitar, flute, tabla and violin. The school also gives training in classical Indian dance forms like Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Odissi.

Games

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Launch pad

Shop hopping

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Del Monte, India’s leading processed food and beverage brand introduces ‘Italian Treat’ – an authentic Italian meal combo kit for a family of four. The Italian Treat pack serves 4 persons with a wholesome pasta meal with authentic Italian pasta sauce.

Maspar provides you the opportunity to show your love for your daughter by gifting her the new range of gift collection includes bed covers, cushions, jewelry box, watch box, dairies, photo frames and much more. Head to the latest store.

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Changing

Delhi

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Even as New Delhi completes 100 years, the National Capital has gone through complete metamorphosis. Standing in close contrast with its great historical grandeur, Delhi has evolved with changing times. The fast expanding Metro network, rising sky scapers and sprawling malls all brings a new look to this old city. The modern infrastructure, better connectivity and much better standard of living harbingers the new era that we are heading towards. PHOTOS

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The evolving face of Delhi is now visible in the state of the art infrastructure. Known for its radiating culture, the National Capital is now a preferred destination for high end hospitality groups

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From BPOs to malls, high end fashion stores to dog parlours, spas to sports bars, Delhi is now considered the hot spot for all major lifestyle events which bring that buzz to the city of many facets.

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Predictions

Numerology Predictions for August 2012 By

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those born on 1, 10, 19, 28

Those born on 2, 11, 20, 29

Those born on 3, 12, 21, 30

Worries about your weight will be over by the end of this month. You would need to spend more time with your beloved. Your quick adapting powers bag recognition at work and throw some additional responsibilities your way. The time might lend some challenges your way but you will benefit from these. Lucky Number: 1 Lucky Colour: Magenta

Love is in the air for some of you. The second half of the month will be good at the professional front. Teenagers are likely to learn important lesson on the education front. Those appearing for competitive exams are advised to leave shortcuts aside and focus on the core concepts. Travel is on the cards for few. Lucky Number: 8 Lucky Colour: Blue

Women especially this month need to get rid of their suspicious nature Restrain the feelings of jealousy. Meditation and natural therapies will prove beneficial. The achievement of the set targets in your professional life will boost your confidence. People engaged in sales and marketing are likely to bag new projects. Lucky Number: 1 Lucky Colour: Crimson

Those born on 4, 13, 22, 31

Those born on 5, 14, 23

Those born on 6, 15, 24

Expecting appreciation at workplace might disappoint you. The latter half of the month still promises some rewards. Avoid wasting time and opportunities. Expenses will be higher. A little modification in lifestyle would do wonders. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t neglect the proposal to hang out with friends. Love is in the air, experience it. Lucky Number: 7 Lucky Colour: Rose

Practice a meditation mantra this month. It is advisable to keep your ego at bay. This will not only help you in maintaining sound health but would prove great on the emotional front too. Professionally, many opportunities will fall in your lap this month. Someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity may generate romantic feelings. Lucky Number: 5 Lucky Colour: Lavender

There is a strong need to break the monotonous routine at work place. Those aspiring for politics need to learn to modulate their speech and actions. Students may do better in sports than education. Businessmen can sign new contracts of importance. Natural therapies will prove beneficial in fading away the tension. Lucky Number: 3 Lucky Colour: Grey

Those born on 7, 16, 25

those born on 8, 17, 26

those born on 9, 18, 27

Your inexhaustible energy helps you tread through the rough paths. Those holding responsible positions at work place are likely to be assigned important tasks. Make use of calculated words with your beloved. Follow a regular exercise regimen as a preventive measure Lucky Number: 4 Lucky Colour: Lemon

The month brings in new opportunities and good news. Attention is needed on the romance front. These could be testing times for your loyalty and esteem. Maintain a low profile and act wisely in any such situations; so as to keep everything under control. Lucky Number: 4 Lucky Colour: Peach

The long pending projects from abroad are likely to bring you good news. Give special attention to relationships in the later half of the month in order to infuse that extra charm. Try involving yourself in your deep rooted interests to concentrate on bringing out your potential. Lucky Number: 2 Lucky Colour: Indigo

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Destinations

Destinations Agartala

puller in recent times.

from Aurangabad, speak volumes of history.

Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary and plush comforts at The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad.

Must Stay: Catering to the modern day traveller, Hotel Vits is a luxurious business class hotel, located on the Railway Station Road.

AMRITSAR

Bagdogra

Airport: Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is an international airport, located 11 km from the city.

Airport: Bagdogra Airport serves the towns of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok. Take a bus or private/shared taxi to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok.

Airport: The Singerbhil Airport, located about 12 km away from the city centre. Must Try: Kurry Klub Restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace, Hari Ganga Basak Road is known for its Indian fare. Must See: The heart of the city of Agartala lies the Ujjayanta Palace, the famous royal house, beautifully carved and sculpted in Indo-Greek style. Must Stay: Ginger Agartala on Airport Road offers convenient accommodation.

Ahmedabad

Must Try: Awesome Punjabi full course meal is served at Bubby Dhaba located close to the Golden Temple. Must See: Jallianwala Bagh is reminiscent of the India’s independence struggle and is well known historical site. Must Stay: Enjoy a stay with all possible contemporary and plush comforts at Ista Amritsar, a 30 minute drive from the airport.

Aurangabad

Must Try: Kunga restaurant in Darjeeling, offers generous portions of the delicious Tibetan fare that is served here. Must See: Bagdogra is the base for travelling to places like Darjeeling and Kalimpong. There are several tourist activities that you can engage in Darjeeling. Must Stay: Situated on the Bihar More in Bagdogra, Marinas Motel great stay option with finely furnished and well equipped rooms.

Bangalore

Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport is 15 km from the city centre. Must Try: Authentic Gujarati thalis are served at Toran Dining Hall on Ashram Road, opposite Sales India. Must See: Kankaria is an artificial lake dates which back to the time of Sultans. Situated in the south east region of Ahmedabad is a crowd

Airport: Aurangabad Airport is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre. Must Try: The most delicious of tandoori cuisine is served at the Tandoor Restaurant located on the Station Road. Must See: The dark tunnels, passages, archways at the Daulatabad fort, 13 kms away August 2012 148 www.spiceroutemag.com

Airport: Bengaluru International Airport is located 40 km from the city’s business district. Must Try: Karavalli at the Taj West End on Residency road is a seafood lover’s heaven, serving typical South Indian delights. Must See: The centrally located Ulsoor lake

Destinations

is spread over an area of 1.5 sq km and dates back to the time of Kempe Gowda I and II. Must Stay: Well-equipped to provide comfort to travellers, The Gateway Hotel Residency Road is one of the best hotels in the city.

Bhopal

Airport: The Raja Bhoj International airport is the international airport. It is located in Bairgarh, 15 kms north-west of Bhopal. Must Try: Winds and Waves is a lovely hangout known for the beautiful view it offers along with the snacks. Must See: Bhimbetka, located about 50 kms from Bhopal, is home to ancient rock shelters, which house some amazing cave paintings. Must Stay: Revel is royal luxury at the Jehan Numa Palace Hotel in the upscale Shamla Hills area in the city.

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Salai is a chic hotel and perfect stay option.

Must Stay: Bid farewell to your worries and relax at the Gateway Hotel, situated on the beach road in Calicut.

Coimbatore

CHANDIGARH

Airport: Chandigarh Airport is the prime airport, located at a distance of 8 km from the city centre. Must Try: Relish a great spread of world cuisine at Hot Millions, a plush restaurant in the Sector 17 area. Must See: Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is an artificial reservoir and a famous recreational spot, siuated in Sector 1 area of the city. Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary comforts at the JW Marriott Chandigarh, a plush five star hotel.

Chennai

Airport: Coimbatore Airport in Peelamedu is 13 km from the city. Pre-paid taxis and autorickshaws are easily available. Must Try: Greens & Grains on the Avanashi Road serves a variety of traditional and contemporary cuisines. Must See: An exciting journey to the centre of a dense forest, brings you to the magnificent Kovai Kuttralam waterfalls, about 37 kms from the city. Must Stay: Thematic interiors, spacious rooms makes The Residency a major landmark on Avinashi Road.

Colombo

Calicut

Airport: Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, is located at a distance 25 km from the city centre. Must Try: Kingsbay offers mouth watering food, try the squid rings and avacado salad or prawn cocktails. Must See: Krishna Menon Museum is dedicated to V.K. Krishna Menon, where his personal belongings and souvenirs gifted to

Airport: Chennai International Airport is 7 km from the city centre. Private taxis are available. Must Try: Experience the authentic flavours of South India at the Dakshin Restaurant, located in the Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers. Must See: Marina Beach is a 12 kms stretch of pristine beach, supposedly, the second longest in the world. Must Stay: Hotel Savera on Radhakrishna

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Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport is Sri Lankaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only International airport. Must Try: Beach Wadiya in Wellawatta promises the best seafood and has had the privilege of serving the royal family of Nepal. Must See: Gangaramaya Temple is not only a place of worship for Buddhists, but also a centre for learning about the religion. Must Stay: When you are in Colombo, do choose to stay at The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden, the best hotel near the airport.

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DEHRADUN

Dubai

Guwahati

Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, serves Dehradun and is located some 30 km from the city.

Airport: Dubai International Airport is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. Situated in the Al Garhoud district, it is just 4 km from southeast Dubai.

Airport: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 25 km from the city.

Must See: Situated just 8 km from the city centre, Guchchu Pani is a beautiful picnic spot.

Must Try: If you are interested in tasting some authentic Lebanese cuisine, you can try Al Mallah on Dhiyafah Street, which serves delicious shwarma, falafel, manakeesh.

Must See: Assam State Museum operated by the Assam government is located near Dighalipukhuri tank.

Must Stay: Madhuban Hotel is a beautiful hotel with aesthetically designed rooms featuring modern amenities.

Must See: While in Dubai, check out the Jumeirah Beach a famous beach resort just 15 km from central Dubai.

Must Try: Savour the freshly baked cakes and cookies at the Ellora’s Bakery, situated on Rajpur Road, opposite St. Joseph in Dehradun.

Delhi

Must Stay: Atlantis The Palm is a luxury resort is located on Palm Island. The Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina Mall and Emirates Golf Club are all about 6.5 km away.

Must Try: JB’s on MG road is a Mexican style bar, known for its snacks, baked items and ice-creams.

Must Stay: Located in Madhab Nagar, Khanapara, Greenwood Resorts offers a relaxing retreat.

Hyderabad

Goa

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 20 km from the city centre. Pre-paid and radio taxis are easily available.

Airport: Dabolim Airport in Vasco is 30 kms from Panaji, Goa’s capital.

Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 25 km from Begumpet. Car rentals and taxis are easily available.

Must Try: The Big Chill at the Khan Market serves delicious continental fare and a variety of cheese cakes too.

Must Try: Go for prawn cocktails or any of fish and steak preparations at Chef Soumyen’s Kitchen on Calangute Beach.

Must Try: Taste the Nawabi cuisine at The Jewel of Nizam, the fine dining restaurant at The Golkonda Hotel.

Must See: The Purana Qila is an old fort or rather the remains of the 16th Century Shergarh.

Must See: Basilica of Bom Jesus that houses the remains of St Francis Xavier is a holy place revered by Christians.

Must See: Mecca Masjid is a heritage mosque in the old city of Hyderabad, close to the historic landmark of Chowmahalla Palace.

Must Stay: At a convenient distance from the airport and NH8, Lebua New Delhi is a fine 5-star hotel situated in the Dwarka area.

Must Stay: Bid farewell to your worries and relax at the White Pearl Suites situated near the Baga Beach in Goa.

Must Stay: Novotel Hyhderabad is a 5-star business hotel with a state-of-the-art Convention Centre and amenities.

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Destinations

Indore

Must Stay: Make your stay even more memorable by staying at Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, situated on the Bagh-e Bala Road

Jammu

Kathmandu

Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is located at a distance of 8 kms from the city.

Airport: Satwari Airport is 8 km from the city of Jammu. Pre-paid taxis are available.

Must Try: Savour succulent kebabs that just melt in your mouth at Kebabsville at Scheme No 54 in Vijay Nagar area of Indore.

Must Try: Dig into juicy kalmi and bukni kebabs Bar-E-Kabab restaurant at the Aisa Hotel located in the Nehru Market.

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal.

Must See: Rajwada is a remarkable mansion which sings the glory of the beautiful land of Indore.

Must See: Amar Mahal looks like a French Chateau. It is now turned into a museum with rich collections of paintings.

Must Try: More than the Indian, Italian, Pakistani and Nepali cuisine at Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, on Chaksibari Marg in Thamel.

MUST Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel, located in the heart of Indoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business hub, is ideal for the discerning business traveller.

Must Stay: Located on the banks of river Tawi, Fortune Inn Rivera is a cosy retreat, perfect for a business stay.

Must See: In the heart of the Kathmandu valley lies Darbar Square, the ancient square crowded with palaces and temples.

Jaipur

KABUL

Must Stay: In the heart of Diplomatic Enclave and Durbar Marg stands Hotel Shangri-La.

Kochi

Airport: Sanganer Airport is 13 km from the city centre. Pre-paid taxi services are available. Must Try: Lakshmi Mishthan Bhandar is a well known eatery that serves traditional sweets with snacks like bedmi puri. Must See: Hawa Mahal is a part of the City Palace complex and a beautiful historical monument. Must Stay: Live life like the royals at the Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge in the royal city of Jaipur.

Airport: Kabul International Airport, also known as Khwaja Rawash Airport is located 16 km from the city centre. Must Try: At Peshawari Kebab Shop, you can relish the succulent chapli kebabs along with other non vegetarian dishes for lunch. Must See: Built in the late 19th century, Bagh-e Bala. served as the summer palace for Amir Abdur Rahman. Today, much of the original interior is preserved, and the area around the palace has turned into a large park. August 2012 154 www.spiceroutemag.com

Airport: Cochin International Airport is situated just 30 kms from the city. Must Try: For some Kerala style fish fries and set meals, head to Unnikrishnan restaurant in Pallimakku area. Must See: Fort Kochi is a small village located near the main and large city of Kochi. In Fort Kochi, you will come across untouched picturesque beaches and coconut groves.

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Must Stay: Relive the past at Cochin Heritage Home, located just next to the Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House in Fort Kochi area of the city.

Kolkata

offers bestows its guests with high standards in accommodation.

Mangalore

Drive, Church Gate or Colaba Causeway. Must Stay: Right on Juhu Beach stands this luxurious home away from home, the Novotel Juhu Beach.

Nanded

Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is 20 km from Kolkata city. Pre-paid taxis are easily available.

Airport: The Mangalore International Airport is located near Bajpe, about 20 kms from the city centre.

Must Try: Savour the authentic flavours of Kolkata at Oh! Calcutta, on the 4th storey of Forum Mall on Elgin Road.

Must Try: Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate the delicious coffee served at the New Taj mahal Restaurant in Kodialbail.

Must See: The Marble Palace at Chorbagan is now a museum, home to precious art by Rubens and Sir vJoshua Reynolds.

Must See: About 15 kms away from Mangalore city is the Pilikula Nisragadham, a beautiful lake with boating facility.

Must Stay: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be amazed and excited at Chrome Hotel on AJC Bose Road, relaxing in the tech-savvy interiors of the hotel.

Madurai

Must Stay: Elegance and luxury go hand in hand at Gateway Hotel Old Port Road and make most of this lovely weather.

Airport: Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Airport or Nanded Airport is connected to all major cities. Must Try: Do visit Treasure Bazaar for great eating and shopping options as the biggest mall in the city serves a variety of cuisines. Must See: Every year thousands of Sikhs flock to Nanded to pay respects to Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib. Must Stay: Hotel City Pride is one the best hotels in the city, offering comfortable services.

Port Blair

Mumbai

Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, also known as Port Blair Airport is located at a distance of 2 km from the city centre. Airport: Madurai Airport is located about 10 km from the city centre. Prepaid taxis areeasily available. Must Try: Munch on some healthy and interesting varieties of chappatis at the Chappati Park near the KK Nagar arch. Must See: Alagar Kovil, the Vaishnav temple is situated at the foothills of Alagarmalaiand. Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 30 km from downtown Mumbai. It is advisable to take pre-paid taxis to avoid rush. Must Try: Gazalee at the High Street Phoenix mall in Lower Parel is known for its authentic varieties of Maharashtrian coastal food. Must See: Take a walk in the upscale south Mumbai and visit Gateway of India and Marine August 2012 156 www.spiceroutemag.com

Must Try: Enjoy the delectable varities of sea food. From upscale restaurants to local eateries on Havelock island offer good fish dishes. Must See: Cellular Jail, a revered shrine dedicated to Indian freedom fighters, is situated at Aberdeen near Port Blair. Must Stay: Try your hand at snorkelling and deep sea diving at at the Kaala Pani Resort, which is surrounded by natural forest.

Destinations

Pune

Srinagar

Airport: Srinagar International Airport is situated some 12 kms from the city centre. Prepaid taxis are easily available from the airport. Airport: Pune International Airport is situated at a distance of 10 km from main city. Pre-paid taxi and auto-rickshaws are easily available.

Must Try: Walk into the streets of Khayam, where local vendors put up food stalls, selling local delights.

Must Try: Elegant fine dining experience at the Malaka Spice is a must for the lovers of panasian and oriental cuisine.

Must See: Hazrat Bal shrine in Srinagar on the left bank of Dal Lake is where a hair strand of Prophet Mohammed is treasured.

Must See: Saras Baug is a major landmark and has a Ganesh Temple . The place where the park now stands was once occupied by a lake.

Must Stay: Offering panoramic view of the Dal Lake, Vivanta By Taj is a modern and contemporary space.

Must Stay: Relax in the lap of luxury at the Four Points By Sheraton, situated in the Viman Nagar area of the city.

Surat

Tirupati

Airport: Tirupati Airport is situated at a distance of 14 kms from the Tirupati city. Must Try: Vegetarian varieties of authentic South Indian cuisine is served at Vrinda, Hotel Sindhuri Park. Must See: The holy temple Sri Venkateswara is situated in the 7th peak of the Venkata Tirupati Hill that lies in the south banks of Sri Swami Puskharini. ust Stay: Having served some prominent M personalities, Hotel Bliss serves its guests all the comforts and food options.

Trichy

Rajahmundry

Airport: Surat Airport is located in Magdala is around 11 km southwest from the city centre. Airport: The Rajahmundry airport is located in Madhurapudi, 18 kms north of the city. Must Try: The Black Pearl at Hotel Jetty Grand on Vygram Road serves an array of cuisines. Must See: Sir Arthur Cotton Museum and the barrage at Dowlaiswaram gives some interesting insights on the area’s history. Must Stay: Simple, elegant and cosy rooms is what you can be sure of at Akanksha Inn.

Must Try: Do try kulfis and handmade icecreams in different flavours like mirch, ginger at Janta ice-cream outlets across the city.

Airport: Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport is located 5 km from the city centre. Must Try: For authentic south Indian cuisine one should visit the Banana Leaf restaurant near the central bus stand.

Must See: Sardar V Patel Museum and Planetarium, also known as Sardar Sangralaya was established in 1889. The collection here represents the rich history and eclectic ethnic mix of Surat.

Must See: The landmark of the Trichy town is the Rockfort temple. It was around this area that the famous Carnatic war of the 18th century.

Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Athwalines offers plush accomodation with latest amenities and services to all its guests.

Must Stay: Situated on Mc Donald’s road, Breeze Residency is one of Trichy’s premier hotel.

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Destinations

Trivandrum

Lord Perumal temples, WGC road.

Gannavaram, just 20 kms from the city centre.

Must Stay: Poppys Hotel Tuticorin offers a home-away-from-home experience with services and rooms.

Must Try: Enjoy a hearty traditional fare at Golden Pavilion restaurant on MG road near Andhra Hotel.

Varanasi

Must See: Mogalarajapuram caves near Vijayawada are among the 3 cave temples known for the magnificent carving of the Ardhanarishwar. Must Stay: Expect world class amenities and a wonderful experience at Fortune Murali Park

Vizag Airport: The Trivandrum Airport is located at quite a central location and is one of the busiest airports of Kerala. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available. Must Try: Ambrosia at the Bakery Junction (has many more outlets too) is the best for a quick grub of sandwiches, burgers, desserts and beverages. Do try their chicken sandwiches and variety of juices. Must See: The interactive Keralan Museum, opposite the Napier museum, is the first of its kind, with the touch screen terminals. Must Stay: Former home of Royal British Officers, Mascot Hotel is now a heritage hotel, offering luxury.

Tuticorin

Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 18 km from the city. Taxi and auto-rickshaw services are easily available. Must Try: Satwik thali at Varuna located in Taj Ganges, are a perfect combination for a dinner. Also, if you want to sample local life, you can walk in the bylanes of Varanasi and savour the world famous paan. Must See: Take a boat ride at the Dasaswamedh Ghat to enjoy the divine ambience to the fullest. As the dusk sets in, you can watch all the ghats in Varanasi get busy lighting lamps for the sandhya arati that happens on the ghats every evening. Must Stay: Keeping in mind the comfort of those on a tour, Clarks Varansi is the best option.

Vijayawada

Airport: Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km. Taxis are easily available.

Must Try: Dakshin at Hotel Daspalla serves South Indian Non-vegetarian buffet.Do try the delicious ulli rawa dosa with rasam and papad or you can also savour the traditional Andhra cuisine, which is actually very spicy. So, while in Vizag, we advice everyone must relish the delicious food that is served here. Must See: Kambalakonda is a wonderful nature reserve, about 20-25 minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; away from Vizag. A little away from the city, you can also go to the Kailashgiri, where statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvasi sit. From here, you can watch the city of Vizag coming to life as it is situated at a height. Also, Vizag is one beautiful place in the country, where you can see an amalgamation of mountains and sandy beaches together. You can witness both from Kailashgiri. Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel, situated on the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam is a comfortable hotel in Vizag, offering all the latest amenities and state of the art comforts.

Must Try: Ganesh Bakery on VOC Road sells the famous macaroon. Tuticorin is also a great place for tantalising your taste buds with authentic south Indian cuisine, especially the types of rasam. Must See: Palayamkottai road arewa surrounds the Lord Bhagam Priyal temple, Lord Shiva and

Airport: Visakhapatnam Airport is located about 7 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

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Goa

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Kochi

Colombo

Tuticorin

Madurai

Trichy

Chennai

Vijayawada

Kolkata

Kathmandu Bagdogra

Vizag

Varanasi

Rajahmundry

Tirupati

Coimbatore

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Pune

Aurangabad

Indore

Bhopal

Chandigarh Dehradun Delhi

Amritsar

Jammu

Srinagar

Jaipur

Calicut

Mangalore

Mumbai

Surat

Ahmedabad

Kabul

Agartala

Port Blair

Guwahati

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Spice fleet

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TECHNICAL DETAILS BOEING 737-900ER BOEING 737-800 Passengers (single class configuration) Engines (maximum thrust) Maximum Fuel Capacity Maximum Takeoff Weight Maximum Range   Typical Cruise Speed ( at 35,000 feet)

212 CFMI CFM56-7B26 (26,300 lbs.) 6,875 U.S. gal (26,020 L) 167,000 lb (75,749 kg) 2,700 nautical miles (4,996 km) 0.78 Mach (511 mph) (823 km/h)

189 CFMI CFM56-7B24 (24,200 lbs.) 6,875 U.S. gal (26,020 L) 156,500 lb (70,987 kg) 3,060 nautical miles (5,665 km)  0.785 Mach (530 mph) (828 km/h)

112 ft 7 in (34.3 m) 117 ft 5 in (35.7 m) 138 ft 2 in (42.1 m) 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)

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SpiceJet’s new generation fleet of aircraft is backed by cutting-edge technology and infrastructure to ensure the highest standards in operating efficiency. With maintenance support by Boeing IMM and state-of-the-art technology from world leaders like ‘Q’ pulse, Russell Adams there will be no compromise on safety, reliability or on-time travel. For bookings, call our 24 hour SpiceJet call centre 1800 180 3333 / 987 180 3333 or visit our website spicejet.com August 2012 164 www.spiceroutemag.com

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Spice schedule

Destination

Agartala Bangalore (Via-CCU-HYD) Guwahati Hyderabad (Via-CCU) Kolkata Kolkata Mumbai (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Bangalore Bangalore (Via-BOM) Chennai Chennai (Via-BOM) Chennai (Via-HYD) Coimbatore (Via-MAA) Delhi Goa Goa (Via-AMD) Guwahati (Via-BOM-BLR-CCU) Hyderabad Jaipur Jaipur Kochi (Via-BLR) Kolkata (Via-BOM-BLR) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Portblair (Via-HYD, MAA) Kolkata (Via-BOM-BLR) Kolkata (Via-DEL) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Portblair (Via-HYD, MAA) AMRITSAR Delhi Delhi Srinagar Aurangabad Delhi Hyderabad Bagdogra Delhi Delhi (Via-GAU) Guwahati Kolkata Kolkata Bangalore Agartala (Via-HYD-CCU) Ahmedabad

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SG-872 SG-873 SG-872 SG-872 SG-874 SG-874

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1540 1300 1540 1540 1630 1630

2115 1400 1925 1645 1725 2045

SG-285 SG-528 SG-281 SG-206 SG-917 SG-281 SG-106 SG-137 SG-137 SG-528 SG-917 SG-138 SG-138 SG-285 SG-528 SG-528 SG-133 SG-206 SG-917 SG-528 SG-104 SG-528 SG-133 SG-206 SG-917

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 7 1,2,3,4,5,6 Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7

1440 0555 0550 1905 0610 0550 0945 1520 1220 0555 0610 1640 1930 1440 0555 0555 0915 1905 0610 0555 0700 0555 0915 1905 0610

1635 0920 0810 2255 0935 0950 1115 1650 1400 1405 0745 1755 2045 1815 1220 0655 1025 2015 1225 1220 1125 0655 1025 2015 1225

SG-2222 SG-2114 SG-2221

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1105 1555 0825

1230 1720 0920

SG-162 SG-1047

Daily Daily

0855 0850

1045 1010

SG-885 SG-881 SG-881 SG-324 SG-324

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1040 1400 1400 1525 1525

1240 1805 1500 1625 1625

SG-871 SG-286

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1010 2030

1510 2230

Destination

Ahmedabad (Via-BOM) Calicut Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Guwahati (Via-CCU) Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-BOM) Jaipur (Via-PNQ) Kochi Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-HYD) Madurai Mumbai Mumbai Pune Pune Pune Srinagar (Via-DEL) Vijayawada Vizag Bhopal Hyderabad Hyderbad (Via-IDR) Indore Calicut Bangalore Chennai Chennai Mumbai Mumbai Chandigarh Delhi Delhi Delhi Srinagar Chennai Ahmedabad Ahmedabad (Via-BOM) Ahmedabad (Via-HYD) Bagdogra (Via-CCU) Bangalore Bangalore

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SG-529 SG-3253 SG-3004 SG-3307 SG-3002 SG-502 SG-224 SG-229 SG-216 SG-528 SG-871 SG-1045 SG-344 SG-342 SG-285 SG-528 SG-524 SG-871 SG-3302 SG-344 SG-529 SG-342 SG-228 SG-228 SG-224 SG-3303 SG-1144

Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily Daily

1940 1355 0930 1800 2130 0635 0845 1600 2015 0955 1010 2125 1015 0555 1720 0955 2005 1010 0735 1015 1940 0555 2155 2155 0845 1005 0830

2300 1505 1025 1850 2225 0915 1125 1845 2305 1405 1110 2250 1425 0935 1815 1220 2235 1345 0830 1200 2125 0725 2325 2330 1350 1120 1030

SG-1053 SG-1063 SG-1063

1,3,5,7 2,4,6 2,4,6

2050 1950 1950

2245 2245 2030

SG-3254 SG-3252 SG-3252 SG-154 SG-154

1,3,4,5,7 2,6 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily

1220 1230 1530 1220 1220

1330 1405 1655 1410 1410

SG-2112 SG-2112 SG-2116 SG-2111

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0940 1325 2020 1050

SG-282 SG-106 SG-916 SG-323 SG-3301 SG-3003

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1150 0535 2000 1105 0620 0745

1410 0915 2310 1455 0710 0840

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Spice schedule

Destination

Bangalore Calicut Cochin Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-BOM-AMD) Delhi (Via-PNQ) Goa Guwahati (Via-CCU) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-HYD) Jammu (Via-HYD-JAI) Kochi Kolkata Kolkata Madurai Madurai Madurai Mangalore Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Portblair Pune Rajahmundry Trichy Trivandrum Tuticorin Vizag Vizag Coimbatore Ahmedabad (Via-MAA) Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-BOM) Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Mumbai dehradun Delhi Delhi delhi Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Ahmedabad

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SG-3148 SG-3251 SG-277 SG-281 SG-283 SG-312 SG-304 SG-306 SG-326 SG-308 SG-308 SG-106 SG-208 SG-1011 SG-321 SG-912 SG-1261 SG-1012 SG-916 SG-912 SG-912 SG-3241 SG-321 SG-323 SG-291 SG-305 SG-303 SG-3231 SG-106 SG-273 SG-296 SG-917 SG-208 SG-3304 SG-3163 SG-3307 SG-3291 SG-3271 SG-3277

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2015 1030 1525 0845 1915 0705 1140 1655 1930 1945 2020 0535 0450 1415 0520 0715 1100 1910 2000 0715 0715 0545 0520 1105 0830 1335 1705 1330 0535 0925 2010 1025 0450 1340 1725 1920 0910 0555 1745

2110 1155 1650 0950 2015 0930 1425 1935 2205 2235 2255 1115 0905 1620 0950 0815 1210 2015 2100 1045 1250 0710 0745 1315 0930 1430 1810 1510 0730 1110 2155 1225 0630 1515 1825 2040 1035 0800 1920

SG-282 SG-282 SG-284 SG-264 SG-236 SG-236 SG-264

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1020 1020 2045 1510 1810 1810 1510

1410 1120 2145 1955 2200 1925 1655

SG-2334 SG-2224

Daily Daily

1120 1620

1230 1715

SG-133 SG-206 SG-148

Daily Daily Daily

0715 1705 1945

0845 1835 2120

Destination

Amritsar Amritsar Aurangabad Bagdogra Bagdogra (Via-GAU) Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Calicut (Via - STV - BOM) Chandigarh Chandigarh Chandigarh Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai (Via-AMD-BOM) Chennai (Via-PNQ) Coimbatore (Via-DEL) Coimbatore (Via-HYD) Dehradun Dehradun Goa Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati (Via-CCU) Guwahati (Via-IXB) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Indore Jammu Jammu Jammu Kochi (Via-BOM) Kochi (Via-BOM) Kochi (Via-HYD) Kochi (Via-PNQ) Kolkata Kolkata Madurai (Via-MAA) Madurai (Via-MAA) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via - STV) Mumbai (Via-AMD) Mumbai (Via-AMD)

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SG-2221 SG-2113 SG-161 SG-881 SG-885 SG-501 SG-223 SG-209 SG-509 SG-151 SG-2111 SG-2111 SG-2115 SG-301 SG-305 SG-303 SG-325 SG-309 SG-206 SG-219 SG-109 SG-233 SG-2333 SG-2223 SG-253 SG-885 SG-893 SG-883 SG-881 SG-231 SG-233 SG-221 SG-239 SG-2225 SG-853 SG-851 SG-857 SG-131 SG-103 SG-231 SG-217 SG-883 SG-607 SG-305 SG-303 SG-131 SG-109 SG-103 SG-852 SG-119 SG-894 SG-151 SG-133 SG-206

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Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 Daily Daily Daily Daily 5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

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0640 1415 0635 1115 0545 0700 1250 1655 2040 0605 0710 0825 1755 0630 1010 1350 1600 1910 1705 2025 1010 1340 1015 1500 1045 0545 1520 1450 1115 0740 1340 1510 1940 1735 0730 0850 1430 0555 1200 0740 0835 1450 2040 1010 1350 0555 1010 1200 1515 1740 2115 0605 0715 1705

arrival

0805 1535 0825 1325 0955 0940 1530 1940 2325 1150 0815 0930 1900 0915 1300 1640 1845 2150 2255 0040 1440 1740 1100 1600 1310 0810 1745 1855 1500 0950 1550 1725 2145 1925 0900 1010 1550 1035 1645 1150 1310 1710 2250 1430 1810 0740 1215 1410 1720 1940 2325 0920 1025 2015

Spice schedule

Destination

Pune Pune Pune Pune Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar (Via-IXJ) Surat Varanasi Varanasi Varanasi Varanasi Vizag (Via-HYD) GOA Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-MAA) Jaipur (Via-AMD) Jaipur (Via-AMD) Kolkata (Via-BOM) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Guwahati Agartala Ahmedabad (Via-CCU-BLR-BOM) Bagdogra Bangalore (Via-CCU) Chennai (Via-CCU) Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-CCU) Delhi (Via-IXB) Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-IXA) Mumbai (Via-CCU-BLR) Mumbai (Via-DEL) Mumbai (Via-IXA-CCU) Hyderabad Agartala (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Aurangabad Bangalore Bangalore

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SG-217 SG-297 SG-293 SG-219 SG-261 SG-868 SG-224 SG-851 SG-151 SG-116 SG-114 SG-127 SG-3127 SG-221

1,2,3,4,5,7 5,6,7 Daily Daily 6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

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1045 1850 2035 2230 0935 1245 1350 1115 0755 1100 1505 1910 1925 1900

SG-138 SG-138 SG-1012 SG-254 SG-1072 SG-1012 SG-138 SG-138 SG-804 SG-247 SG-804 SG-804

1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily

1430 1720 1640 1340 1415 1640 1430 1720 1650 1330 1650 1650

1610 1900 1840 1610 1545 2015 1755 2045 2135 1440 1800 1800

SG-874 SG-529 SG-885 SG-529 SG-322 SG-881 SG-894 SG-525 SG-885 SG-525 SG-529 SG-322 SG-874 SG-529 SG-894 SG-874

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1445 1435 0855 1435 1925 1535 1815 1020 0855 1020 1435 1925 1445 1435 1815 1445

1545 2300 0955 1910 2315 1805 2040 1420 1245 1130 1545 2035 1725 2125 2325 2045

SG-871 SG-916 SG-1046 SG-1031 SG-872

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1140 2135 0720 0650 2015

1510 2310 0830 0805 2115

For bookings, please call our 24-hour SpiceJet call centre at 1800 180 3333/987 180 3333 or visit our website at www.spicejet.com

Destination

Bhopal Bhopal (Via-IDR) Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa Goa (VIA-MAA) Indore Indore (Via-BHO) Jaipur Jammu (Via-JAI) Kochi Kolkata Madurai Mangalore Mumbai Mumbai Portblair (Via-MAA) Pune Rajahmundry Tirupathi Tirupathi Tirupathi Varanasi (Via-DEL) Vijayawada Vijayawada Vizag Vizag Vizag Vizag Vizag Vizag Vizag Indore Bhopal Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-BHO) Jaipur Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Bangalore (Via-BOM) Bangalore (Via-PNQ) Bangalore (Via-PNQ)

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SG-1063 SG-1053 SG-1262 SG-917 SG-1011 SG-913 SG-233 SG-116 SG-226 SG-108 SG-236 SG-1071 SG-1011 SG-1053 SG-1063 SG-912 SG-912 SG-231 SG-871 SG-1051 SG-1023 SG-403 SG-402 SG-917 SG-1022 SG-1061 SG-1041 SG-1021 SG-1048 SG-116 SG-1001 SG-1003 SG-401 SG-1073 SG-221 SG-401 SG-1073 SG-1073 SG-221

2,4,6 1,3,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7 2 Daily

1740 1740 0600 0835 1240 1820 1625 0645 1030 1435 1955 1225 1240 1740 1740 0845 0845 1020 1140 1845 0940 0625 2130 0835 2030 0935 0620 1505 1710 0645 0705 1610 0715 1035 1755 0715 1035 1645 1815

1930 2030 0725 0935 1325 1915 1740 0845 1240 1645 2200 1355 1620 1930 2030 1045 1250 1150 1345 2040 1115 0745 2320 1225 2200 1040 0730 1630 1825 1100 0800 1705 0820 1155 1900 0820 1155 1825 1915

SG-1053 SG-2226 SG-1063 SG-1053

1,3,5,7 Daily 2,4,6 1,3,5,7

1950 2010 2050 1950

2030 2205 2245 2245

SG-137 SG-137 SG-341 SG-345 SG-347

1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7

1005 1330 1500 2110 2115

1120 1450 1910 0040 0040

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Spice schedule

Destination

Chennai (Via-HYD) Delhi Goa (Via-AMD) Goa (Via-AMD) Hyderabad Jammu Mumbai Pune Pune Pune (Via-AMD) Jammu Chennai (Via-JAI - HYD) Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad (Via-JAI) Jaipur Mumbai (Via-DEL) Srinagar Kochi Ahmedabad (Via - BLR) Bangalore Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via- BOM) Delhi (Via-BOM) Delhi (Via-HYD) Delhi (Via-PNQ) Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Pune Kolkata Agartala Agartala Ahmedabad (Via-BLR-BOM) Bagdogra Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore (Via-HYD) Chennai Chennai Delhi Delhi Goa (Via-BOM) Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati (Via-IXA) Hyderabad

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dep

arrival

SG-913 SG-218 SG-137 SG-137 SG-913 SG-912 SG-341 SG-345 SG-347 SG-345

Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 7

1515 2040 1005 1330 1515 1120 1500 2110 2115 2005

1915 2115 1400 1650 1715 1250 1645 2250 2255 2255

SG-913 SG-854 SG-852 SG-858 SG-913 SG-913 SG-852 SG-851

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1320 0930 1310 1625 1320 1320 1310 1040

1915 1050 1430 1740 1715 1445 1720 1115

SG-286 SG-286 SG-3242 SG-278 SG-118 SG-112 SG-108 SG-212 SG-108 SG-112 SG-118 SG-212

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7

1900 1900 0735 1720 1840 1120 1235 1400 1235 1120 1840 1400

2230 1955 0850 1845 2315 1620 1645 1835 1400 1320 2040 1555

SG-873 SG-871 SG-529 SG-323 SG-523 SG-529 SG-872 SG-324 SG-322 SG-608 SG-525 SG-803 SG-321 SG-528 SG-883 SG-873 SG-872

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1130 1415 1645 1355 0715 1645 1720 1655 2105 0720 1210 0805 0840 1250 1745 1130 1720

1220 1510 2300 1455 0935 1910 2115 1855 2315 0925 1420 1300 0950 1405 1855 1400 1925

Destination

Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via-BLR) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via-BLR) Madurai Bangalore Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-MAA) Delhi (Via-MAA) Hyderabad Mumbai (Via-MAA) Mangalore Chennai Delhi (Via - BOM - STV) Hyderabad Mumbai Surat (Via - BOM) Mumbai Agartala (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Bangalore Bangalore Calicut Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-AMD) Delhi (Via-JAI) Delhi (Via-STV) Goa Goa Guwahati (Via-BLR-CCU) Guwahati (Via-CCU-IXA) Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur Jaipur Jammu (Via-DEL)

flight no.

freq

arrival

SG-803 SG-874 SG-529 SG-803 SG-874 SG-529

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

0805 1800 1645 0805 1800 1645

1120 2045 2125 1120 2045 2125

SG-3303 SG-304 SG-306 SG-296 SG-304 SG-306 SG-1052 SG-296

Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily

0850 1000 1500 1840 1000 1500 2100 1840

0940 1105 1600 1940 1425 1935 2255 2155

SG-3232 SG-152 SG-1024 SG-152 SG-152

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1135 1645 1530 1645 1645

1305 2205 1710 1810 1935

SG-873 SG-106 SG-529 SG-528 SG-341 SG-151 SG-291 SG-274 SG-206 SG-109 SG-851 SG-114 SG-112 SG-264 SG-136 SG-118 SG-106 SG-218 SG-152 SG-803 SG-248 SG-528 SG-873 SG-401 SG-408 SG-344 SG-218 SG-851

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

0815 0810 2200 0740 1730 1000 0605 1645 2105 1250 0550 1055 1415 1745 2015 2110 0810 1810 1850 1200 1515 0740 0815 0515 2120 1240 1810 0550

1220 0915 2300 0920 1910 1150 0755 1840 2255 1440 0755 1255 1620 1955 2220 2315 1115 2115 2205 1300 1620 1405 1400 0635 2240 1425 2010 1010

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Destination

Kochi Kochi Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-BLR) Madurai (Via-MAA) Mangalore Srinagar (Via-DEL IXJ) Surat Trivandrum Varanasi (Via-DEL) Vizag (Via-HYD) Port Blair Chennai Pune Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Jaipur Kochi Rajahmundry Chennai Hyderabad Vijayawada Srinagar Bangalore (Via-DEL) Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-IXJ) Jammu Mumbai (Via-IXJ-DEL) Surat Calicut (Via - BOM) Delhi Mumbai Tirupati Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Pune (Via- HYD) Vizag Trichy Bangalore (VIA-Chennai) Chennai Trivandrum Chennai

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

SG-131 SG-103 SG-873 SG-804 SG-528 SG-291 SG-155 SG-851 SG-152 SG-275 SG-114 SG-401

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

0835 1450 0815 1855 0740 0605 1450 0550 1850 1140 1055 0515

1035 1645 1055 2135 1220 0930 1615 1115 1935 1340 1505 0820

SG-272

1,3,4,5,7

1255

1450

SG-227 SG-345 SG-347 SG-219 SG-208 SG-212 SG-298 SG-294 SG-1025 SG-342 SG-217

Daily 1,2,3,4,5,6 7 Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7 5,6,7 Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7

0645 2320 2325 2300 0700 1645 1920 2105 2220 0755 1115

0815 0040 0040 0040 0905 1835 2100 2310 2340 0935 1310

SG-3303 SG-1062 SG-3304

Daily Daily Daily

1230 1100 1535

1325 1155 1605

SG-209 SG-262 SG-209 SG-852 SG-852 SG-852

Daily 6 Daily Daily Daily Daily

1435 1010 1435 1155 1155 1155

1940 1135 1605 1430 1240 1720

SG-151 SG-152 SG-151

Daily Daily Daily

0835 2005 0835

1150 2205 0920

SG-1042 SG-1044 SG-1022 SG-1022 SG-1076

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

0750 1255 1850 1850 1650

0905 1415 2010 2200 1825

SG-3148 SG-3148

Daily Daily

1855 1855

2110 1955

SG-3308

Daily

2100

2220

Destination

flight no.

Mumbai Tuticorin Chennai Varanasi Coimbatore (Via-DEL-HYD) Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad (via-DEL) Mumbai (Via-DEL) Vijayawada Bangalore Hyderabad Hyderabad Rajahmundry Vizag Bangalore Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai (Via-HYD) Tirupathi

freq

dep

arrival

SG-276

Daily

1410

1610

SG-3292

Daily

1055

1220

SG-233 SG-233 SG-119 SG-128 SG-3128 SG-233 SG-119

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1130 1130 1535 1940 1945 1130 1535

1740 1250 1655 2100 2100 1550 1940

SG-3304 SG-1002 SG-1004 SG-3303

Daily Daily Daily Daily

1625 0820 1725 1140

1735 0915 1820 1210

SG-1077 SG-3272 SG-3278 SG-226 SG-226 SG-1074 SG-402 SG-402 SG-1075

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1850 0820 1940 0850 0850 1220 1930 1930 1100

2050 1005 2110 1240 1000 1345 2040 2320 1235

INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE Destination

Chennai Chennai Chennai Colombo Colombo Colombo Delhi Dubai Kathmandu Kathmandu DUBAI Delhi Mumbai Kathmandu Delhi Delhi Mumbai Dubai

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flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

SG-3102 SG-3102

1,2,4,5,6,7 3

1525 1815

1650 1935

SG-3101 SG-3101

1,2,4,5,6,7 3

1300 1540

1440 1730

SG-011 SG-41 SG-045

Daily Daily Daily

1155 0840 1540

1345 1040 1740

SG-012 SG-014

Daily Daily

2310 1445

0405 1915

SG-42 SG-046

Daily Daily

1140 1840

1320 2000

SG-013

Daily

2030

2155

Spice offices

SpiceJet Offices Corporate Office SpiceJet Limited, 319 Udyog Vihar, Phase - IV, Gurgaon 122 016, Haryana Tel: +91 124 3913939 Fax: +91 124 3913844 Customer Services Vice President: Shraboni Mitra, Customer Services E-mail: shraboni.mitra@spicejet.com, custrelations@spicejet.com Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-180-3333 and 987-180-3333 Regional Heads North & Central India and Nepal: Mr. Rahul Bhatkoti email: rahul.bhatkoti@spicejet.com Delhi T1 & T3 and Nepal: Mr. Nelash Godara email: nelash.godara@spicejet.com East Mitali Borgohain email: mitali.b@spicejet.com West Rajesh H Singh email: rajesh.singh@spicejet.com Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Mr. Pankaj Handa email: pankaj.handa@spicejet.com Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Sri Lanka Mr. R. Ranjeev email: r.ranjeev@spicejet.com

Agartala Station Manager: Rajesh Kumar Singh Address: Spicejet Ltd., C.A. Agartala Airport, Agartala - 799009 (Tripura) Email: rajesh.s@spicejet.com Ahmedabad Station Manager: Digvijay Wala Address: Spicejet Ltd., SVP International Airport, Ahmedabad - 380003 (Gujarat) Email: Digvijay.wala@spicejet.com Amritsar Station Incharge: Rahul Garg Address: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar-143101 (Punjab) Email: rahul.garg@spicejet.com Aurangabad Station Incharge: Keshav Moktali Address: Spicejet Ltd., New ATS Complex, Jalana Road, Aurangabad Airport, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) Email: keshav.moktali@spicejet.com Bagdogra Station Incharge: Saurav Raj Thapa Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Aerodrome,

Bagdogra, Siliguri-734421 (West Bengal) Email: saurav.thapa@spicejet.com Bangalore Station Incharge: Vivek Godbole Address: Spicejet Ltd., Bangalore International Airport, Devenhalli, Bengaluru - 560300 (Karnataka) Email: vivek.godbole@spicejet.com Bhopal Station Incharge: Faraz Siddiqui Address: Spicejet Ltd., Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) Email: Faraz.Siddiqui@spicejet.com Calicut Station Incharge:Sajith kannoth Address: SpiceJet Ltd., Calicut International Airport, Malapuram â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 673647 (Kerala) Email: sajith@spicejet.com Chandigarh Station Incharge: Manmeet Singh Barham Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Airport, Chandigarh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16003 Email: manmeet.barham@spicejet.com Chennai Station Incharge: Gavin Jeffries Address: Spicejet Ltd., Kamraj International Airport, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Email: gavin.jeffries@spicejet.com Coimbatore Station Manager: Johnson George Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Aerodrome, Coimbatore - 641014 (Tamil Nadu) Email: johnson.george@spicejet.com Colombo Station Incharge: M Arun Address: Spicejet Ltd., Bandarnaike International Airport, Colombo (Sri Lanka) Email: arun.m@spicejet.com Dehradun Station Incharge: Manish Pandey Address: Spicejet Ltd., Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Email: manish.pandey@spicejet.com Dubai Station Manager: J. Venkatramakrishnan Address: Spicejet Ltd., Dubai International Airport, Departure levelTerminal 1, UAE Email: j.venkat@spicejet.com Goa Station Manager: Vrushiket Bhise Address: Spicejet Ltd., Goa International Airport, Dabolim-403801 (Goa) Email: vrushiket.bhise@spicejet.com Guwahati Station Manager: Debasish Choudhury Address: Spicejet Ltd., Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (Assam) Email: debasish.choudhury@spicejet.com Hyderabad Station Manager: Raghunath Singh

Address: Spicejet Ltd., Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (Andhra Pradesh) Email: raghunath.singh@spicejet.com Indore Station Incharge: Pavitra Shukla Address: Spicejet Ltd., DABH Airport, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Email: pavitra.shukla@spicejet.com Jammu Station Manager: Deepak Koul Address: Spicejet Ltd., Jammu Airport,Civil Enclave Jammu (J&K) Email: deepak.koul@spicejet.com Jaipur Station Manager: Brijendra Sinsinwar Address: Spicejet Ltd.,Civil Airport Sanganer, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Email: brijendra.sinsinwar@spicejet.com Kathmandu Station Officer: Sagar Gurung Address: Spicejet Ltd., Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (Nepal) Email: sagar.gurung@spicejet.com Kochi Station Manager: Shamon P.S Address: Spicejet Ltd., Cochin International Airport Limited, Kochi (Kerala) Email: shamon@spicejet.com Kolkata Station Manager: Sagarnath Das Address: Spicejet Ltd., NSCBI Airport, Kolkata - 700052 (West Bengal) Email: sagarnath.das@spicejet.com Madurai Station Manager: VP Dipak Kumar Address: Spicejet Ltd., Madurai Airport, Madurai - 625022 (Tamil Nadu) Email: vp.dipak@spicejet.com Mangalore Station Incharge: C.M.Biddappa Address: Spicejet Ltd., Bajpe Airport, Mangalore (Karnataka) Email: biddappa@spicejet.com Mumbai Station Manager: Naved Patel Address: Spicejet Ltd., Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (Maharashtra) Email: naved.patel@spicejet.com New Delhi Station Manager: Nelash Godara Address: Terminal 1D, IGI Airport, Palam (Delhi) Email: nelash.godara@spicejet.com Port Blair Station In charge: R. Ranjeev Address: Spicejet Ltd., Veer Sawarkar International Airport, Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Email: r.ranjeev @spicejet.com Pune Station Manager: Adil Palia Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Enclave

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Pune Airport, Lohegaon, Pune - 411032 (Maharashtra) Email: adil.palia@spicejet.com Rajahmundry Station Incharge: Amit Naraian Address: Spicejet Ltd.,Rajahmundry Airport, Madhurapudi (Andhra Pradesh) Email: amit.naraian@spicejet.com Srinagar Station Manager: Irfan Hussain Kanth Address: Spicejet Ltd., Srinagar Airport, Srinagar (J&K) Email: irfan.kanth@spicejet.com Surat Station Incharge: Harin Rajguru Address: Spicejet Ltd.,Surat Airport, Surat (Gujarat) Email: harin.rajguru@spicejet.com Tirupati Station Incharge: N Nagaraju Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Aerodrome, Tirupati-517520 (Andhra Pradesh) Email: n.nagaraju@spicejet.com Trichy Station Incharge: C.N.Kishore Address: Spicejet Ltd., Tiruchirapalli Airport, Tiruchirapalli - 620007 (Tamil Nadu) Email: cn.kishore@spicejet.com Trivandrum Station Incharge: A.C.Ratheesh Address: Spicejet Ltd., Trivandrum International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram - 695008 (Kerala) Email: ratheesh.ac@spicejet.com Tuticorin Station Incharge: R. Raajeev Address: Spicejet Ltd., Civil Aerodrome, Tuticorin-628103 (Tamil Nadu) Email: r.rajeev@spicejet.com Varanasi Station Manager: Rajul Srivastava Address: Spicejet Ltd., L.B.S. Airport, Babatpur, Varanasi - 221006 (Uttar Pradesh) Email: rajul.srivastava@spicejet.com Vijayawada Station Incharge: Devendra Sunkara Address: Spicejet Ltd., Vijayawada Airport, Gannavaram - 521102 (Andhra Pradesh) Email: devendra.sunkara@spicejet.com Vizag Station Manager: Attanur Prasad Address: Spicejet Ltd.,Visakhapatnam Airport, Visakhapatnam - 530009 (Andhra Pradesh) Email: attanur.prasad@spicejet. com

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