Spiceroute March 2013

Volume VII Issue III March 2013

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Dear SpiceJetters,

A very warm welcome to you onboard SpiceJet flight!

It gives me immense pleasure to announce the commencement of services to another new destination Sharjah in UAE. Sharjah is the second destination in UAE after our successful launch to Dubai.

Your favourite airline will be operating flights to Sharjah from Lucknow and Varanasi. Inaugural flight from Lucknow takes off on March 7 and from Varanasi on March 11, 2013.

SpiceJet is expanding it’s footprint on the domestic front too and will be connecting Lucknow with Delhi. The first flight from Delhi to Lucknow starts from March 7, 2013. We added five new cities in the last two months. In past two months, SpiceJet touched Riyadh and Guangzhou besides starting flights to Mysore, Pondicherry and Allahabad.

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Contents 14 HOT DATES March happenings across SpiceJet network

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Gorgeous Guangzhou Must dos in the Canton paradise

28 City guide 48 hours in coimbatore Take a stroll and see the city of temples

34 Quick getaway luring landscape Dharamshala, of mountains and monks

42 Theme holiday magic in stone A day tour to Mahabalipuram, the World Heritage Site

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striped terror of sunderkhal Following tiger pug marks in Uttarakhand

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usher in the spring Cultural festivals this March

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62 Spice trail pungent delight Add taste to your food with hing

66 Gourmet delight

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MAKE YOUR OWN COLOURS OF MOUNTAINS, MOMOS & MONKS

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jam it up a notch Get creative, make some unique jams

GUANGZHOU UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

72 In conversation quintessential storyteller Tale of a story re-teller - Ashok Banker

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sensational sonu Veteran singer Sonu Nigam on music for soul

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82 Glam world

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dressing rules What it takes to be a well-dressed man

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88 Well-being

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get that look Stars guide you to stay fit and lean

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Games

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Predictions

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SPICEJET DESTINATIONS

94 Culture canvas attracting the world Sneak peek at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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SPICEJET ROUTE MAP

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Fleet Guide

dance drama The fascinating Chhau dance from Odisha

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102 Good Samaritans

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light of hope Extending a helping hand - v-shesh

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SPICE BITES

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riot of colours Celebrating Holi with natural colours

150 ZOOM IN a fair to remember Grand event called Maha Kumbh

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Spice mail

Letters from the

SpiceJet family flying high I am a frequent flier of SpiceJet and it gives me immense pleasure to inform you that I have always had a great experience travelling by SpiceJet. The impeccable service rendered by the staff at all points makes my travel comfortable.

Great service I would like to thank the SpiceJet staff at the Hyderabad airport for providing every possible comfort to the passengers. The staff helped me recovering the mobile phone that I had lost onboard. My best wishes to the airline.

supportive staff I would like to thank the staff at SpiceJet for returning me my wallet, which I had forgotten onboard. The honest staff members located me at the airport and gave me my wallet. Thanks for making my travel memorable.

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HOT DATES

1 Penchant for art For those living in Delhi there is some art packed excitement as Gallery Dravidam, Bengaluru presents Murali Nagapuhza’s painting exhibition at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road. Art connoisseurs in Delhi will once again get to see his painting exhibition that will be inaugurated by the Minister for Culture, Smt Chandresh Kumari Katoch.

8 Love for flying This month, Ahmedabad plays host to the International General Aviation Expo, where bigwigs from the aviation market will assemble and discuss everything related to adventure flying as a hobby and business. At Ahmedabad Airport Community Hall.

17 Joy of running Puma and Runners for Life have come together to take running to a whole new level with Puma Urban Stampede, a relay marathon where teams comprised of 4 members each, vie for the title of the fastest running team. For the first time the PUMA Urban Stampede will be held in Mumbai on March 17th. The event will be held at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra-Kurla Complex. For information, visit www.urban-stampede.com

5 Woven intricacies It’s a treat time for ladies as India International Handwoven Fair comes to Chennai. The fair will showcase products of the handwoven industry which are exclusive by bringing together handwoven and handloom manufacturers from India.

At Chennai Trade & Convention Centre, Nandambakkam.

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28 Painting memories Pulsing with a vibrant energy, Idiyas Gallery’s new showing entitled ‘Color Immersion’ displays the expressive central role that an artist’s palette plays in the creation of a painting. At Idiyas Gallery, 15 Dover Road, Kolkata.

15 Theatre frenzy If you are a theatre enthusiast living in Bengaluru, here’s your chance to witness the beautiful play called Baghdad Wedding which is directed by Akarsh Khurana and will be held at Ranga Shankara, 36/2 8th Cross II Phase, JP Nagar, Bengaluru.

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Perfect lunch Calling each one of you living in Hyderabad to indulge in this special food festival called Martini March at The Bar. Bundled with exciting martini flavours, the fest is sure to lure you all. At Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Cyberabad Post Office, Near Hitech City.

Art comes to life Experience the fresh new works of renowned contemporary artists at the Art Show at Taj Khazana. Some of the names whose work will be showcased are Sakti Burman, Anjolie Ela Menon, Manu Parekh, Paresh Maity and many more. At The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.

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Travel news 1. A Chinese expedition

2. Art appreciation in Belgium

3. OTM gets bigger

Those of you who are going to Guangzhou by SpiceJet, here’s some good news. And the good news is that Trafalgar has come up with an exclusive itinerary for Classic China 2013. Now you can simply take a rickshaw ride around the ancient Hutong alleyways, visit the Forbidden city with its imperial gardens, and sacred structures of Beijing before standing in awe of the view from the famous Great Wall. Might as well tour through the fascinating excavation at Xi’an, home of the Terra Cotta Warriors and stroll the cosmopolitan streets of Shanghai, all in time to catch a stunning Chinese acrobatics.

The eight night holiday package includes everything that is on your mind.

Belgian Modernism. Belgian Abstract Art & Europe (1912-1920) is by far the major retrospective exhibition of Belgian Modernism around 1920 for more than 20 years, Belgium’s historical avant-garde will be illustrated through visual and applied art, architecture, typography, photography, films, music ,literature and theatre.

Belgian protagonists Marthe Donas, Jozef Peeters, Jules Schmalzigaug and Georges Vantongerloo will be juxtaposed with foreign contemporaries like Alexander Archipenko, Piet Mondrian and Theo Van Doesburg. The festival is organised at Fernand Scribedreef 1, 9000 Gent from March 3 to June 30, 2013.

OTM, one of India’s leading travel show recorded an all-time high attendance this year.

The show was held in Delhi in mid February after a grand success in Mumbai which saw 13,000 plus visitors in three days. The Delhi event saw the participation of 400 exhibitors from 13 countries apart from India. The largest international participation was from Sri Lanka and China, the Partner countries of OTM Delhi 2013, with large international presence also from Canada, Philippines and Bangladesh.

Other international participants included Dubai, Indonesia, Mexico, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia and many others.

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4. Water drawing festival Omizutori in Japan This March, get set and enjoy Omizutori, a festival that goes back 1,000 years. If you happen to be in Japan in the month of March, make sure you reach Todai-ji Temple where Buddhist priests draw up healing waters and run about with huge pine torches. Priests at Todai-ji Temple confess their sins before the eleven-faced Kannon enshrined in Nigatsudo Hall, and also pray for world peace and a harvest for 14 consecutive days. During this period, an event known as Otaimatsu is worth seeing. The Omizutori, the highlight of this event, is performed early on the morning of the 13th. Water which only springs forth in front of the temple building on this very day is drawn up and offered to the Buddhist deities.

The event starts from March 1 at Todai-ji temple, Zoshi-cho, Nara City, Japan.

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5. Monaco aims at environmental protection Ushering in the new era of responsible environmental protection, the Principality of Monaco is taking all the appropriate steps to initiate and establish green tourism in the country. The Principality was recently honoured with the much reverred ‘Ray of the Day’ title by Climate Action Network (CAN), a no profit organization which raises awareness among the participants of climate change conferences. The title is rarely awarded by this organization and only to select countries for their exemplary campaigns in support of the climate. Given the context, Monaco received the “Ray of the Day” for the announcement to reduce the Principality’s emissions of green house gases by 30% in 2020.

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6. Glenn Mcgrath to be immortalized in wax, soon Australians have chosen Glenn McGrath as the next Aussie sporting star to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Sydney. A tense six week voting period saw the top spot change hands a few times, with cricket superstar McGrath being the final victor. McGrath met with a team of sculptors from the UK who took over 250 different measurements along with exact colour matches of his eyes, skin tone and hair to make the final figure. McGrath also had to hold his chosen pose for approximately three hours for precise measurements. The team will take a further 800 hours to create and perfect the bowler’s figure. “I have achieved many milestones in my cricket career but being approached by Madame Tussauds Sydney was a first. I am overwhelmed that the nation has chosen me.”

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7. Wasabi by Morimoto bags two coveted awards Wasabi by Morimoto has been awarded as the Best Japanese restaurant by Vir Sanghvi and also bags an award for one of the Best Japanese restaurants under the Pan Asian and Chinese category in Crystal Awards 2012.

Wasabi has also been nominated as the Best Asian Restaurant at the NDTV Food Awards 2012. ‘Wasabi by Morimoto’, Delhi’s first contemporary Japanese restaurant has certainly pleased the food lovers in both substance and style. After the success of Wasabi at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai, Wasabi opened its doors in Delhi 4 years ago where the restaurant offered its guests an opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of the exquisite and unique Japanese culinary treasures.

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8 8.Bodh Mahotsava celebrated in Bihar Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar recently inaugurated the three-day Bodh Mahotsava at Kalchakra ground, around 100 meters north-west of the world heritage Mahabodhi Mahavihara. Chanting of sutras by Buddhist monks marked the opening of Bodh Mahotsava. Artists from Vietnam, Srilanka, Laos and Bhutan presented fascinating performance.

Meanwhile, in his address the chief minister said that to invite more tourists to Gaya and Bodhgaya there should be regular domestic as well as international flights operating from the Gaya international airport.

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9. Beer it up at a microbrewery Gurgaon’s new hot spot, 7° Brauhaus, is an authentic Bavarian microbrewery and kitchen.Set up in in DLF South Point Mall, Gurgaon, 7° Brauhaus ambience and theme takes you to the Bavaria region of Germany.

The beer garden theme and décor, which is very refreshing, the large Chestnut trees and brewery lay out completely bowl you over.

The authentic German delicacies along with selected continental and Indian Flavors truly compliment the beers. The freshly brewed & hand crafted beer is the highlight along with the enticing German cuisine consists of the delectable salads and German delights.

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Guangzhou A city with myriad attractions and friendly people, Guangzhou has something to offer for every traveller.

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ove Chinese? Then you should be gung ho about Guangzhou, the food paradise of China. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, as Guangzhou is a wide kaleidoscope of culture, history and international trade.

Capital of Guangdong province, Guangzhou has an illustrious history dating back to over 2,000 years, the legacy of which has been successfully kept alive by folk customs, operas and monuments. The city also hosted the 2010 Asian Games and the grand opening and closing ceremonies had left the world mesmerized. It is this great mix of ancient and modern that makes Guangzhou special.

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Right: The Guangzhou Opera House plays host to interesting theatre performances; Bottom: Canton Tower is the highest television tower in the world

Revolving restaurants and special all-glass boxes give you some breathtaking views of the city Mr Li Qianguo, Deputy Director, China National Tourism Office, Delhi, seems quite upbeat about leisure tourists visiting Guangzhou. He says, “Though traditionally known as a business destination, today Guangzhou has evolved tremendously as a leisure destination with a huge variety of places to see in and around Guangzhou.” Being a food capital, the city is a gourmet delight for any visitor. “In addition to a wide variety of Chinese cuisine, there are many Indian food joints making the city joyous for Indian travellers,” adds Mr Qianguo. SpiceRoute brings you some unique experiences that you can only get in this Chinese province.

during the 2010 Asian Games. With its elegant feminine look, the tower has been nicknamed ′Xiao Man Yao′ meaning ‘young girl with tight waist’.

Tower view

Must do: Enjoy a ride on ferris wheel on top of the Canton tower and feel on top of the world.

Standing like a beacon in the centre of the city is the striking Canton Tower. At 600metres, it is the highest television tower in the world, leaving Toronto’s C.N Tower a distant second.

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What is most exciting about this tower is the loads of fun that it offers to visitors.

With revolving restaurants, special all-glass cantilevering observation boxes giving you some breathtaking views of the whole city and special playzone, there is no dearth of action.

But what takes the cake is the possibility of renting a private room at +407.2m for a particular period of time.

Foodie corner Known as a food paradise, Guangzhou has the whole world eating from its plate.

Cantonese cuisine (Canton is the old name

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shock as Chinese mostly like their tea without milk and relish the natural flavour of tea leaves.

Must do: Spend some time trying the wide exotic varieties of Chinese tea at any of the teahouses.

Entertainment galore

Clockwise from top: Tourist map of Guangzhou; The Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Race is a major event in the city; Enjoy Cantonese food while you are in Guangzhou

for Guangzhou) is the high point of Chinese food culture. Characterized by various unusual ingredients and materials, Cantonese cuisine uses seafood, various non-vegetarian item, flowers and weeds to churn out mouth watering delicacies. If you are the one smitten by dim sums, Cantonese cuisine will spoil you for choice. The dim sums here are both salty as well as sweet, so you can take your pick.

Tea drinking is another big draw here.

Be it important business meetings or friendly get-togethers, they are all incomplete without a cuppa. Chinese people are known to spend long hours in the many teahouses sipping cups of tea along with snacks. However, Indians who are lovers of masala chai might be in for a

If you thought the Sydney Opera House was the last word in architecture and the top pedestal for opera performances, The Guangzhou Opera House, next to the Flower City Square is no less if not better. It is the largest performing art centre in China and pride of its art loving people. An architectural masterpiece, the GOH is the one-stop destination for world-class performances throughout the year. The Guangdong Museum of Art is another popular hub for art lovers.

Guangzhou is also home to many amusement parks with extraordinary rides for all age groups. The night life in the city is happening with bars and pubs in many streets. Guangzhou is known to be a safe city making it comfortable for tourists to relax and enjoy here.

all year round. The Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Race, is a major event held in the city and is a huge draw among both locals and international tourists. As competing teams sweat it out on colourful dragon boats, people gather on both side of the river to cheer the participants with drums and music. The event usually has over 100 teams participating from across the world. The whole city is dressed in festivity and is seen buzzing with tourists. This year the boat race will be held in June.

Though the Beijing temple fair is considered to be the biggest temple fair, there are many such fair in Guangdong province too which are huge crowd pullers. With lion and dragon dance, the city is dressed in festivity during these fairs.

Must do: Shop for colourful lanterns during these festivals.

Pearl river tour

Boat race & temple fairs

Flowing gently, like a string of pearls, is the lifeline of Guangzhou city, the Pearl river. River cruising is very popular here as it takes you on a sightseeing tour of the city and is perhaps the best way to see Guangzhou. Night cruise on the river is the first choice among both locals and tourists. With great food and music, the river cruise can be the best form of relaxing.

This could also be the best way to sign off your Guangzhou trip.

China is a country of fairs and festivals and Guangzhou reflects this spirit. Starting with the Chinese New Year, there are celebrations

Must do: Book yourself a dinner table in one of the luxury cruises. 

Must do: Enjoy 'Nine Songs' by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan; Date: 22-23 March

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DAY ONE 7:00 AM South Indian breakfast

10:30 AM Perur Pateeswar temple

The city wakes up early so you too can begin your day early. Try a breakfast of hot, fluffy idlis and crisp dosas accompanied by pungent coconut chutney and gunpowder besides sambhar. There are north Indian and Mediterranean cuisine breakfast options available aplenty but why not do as south Indians do.

Visit the centuries-old Perur Pateeswar temple on the outskirts of the city, built by the Chola kings and noted for its architectural beauty and huge statues. Besides the soaring, intricate gopuram with countless figures, you must check out the impressively carved pillars, and the temple’s Kanaka Sabha or golden hall with its imposing Nataraja statue blessing two sages.

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You can then visit Konaiamman temple of the Goddess Durga/Parashakti. It is said that the city derived its name from the name of this temple.

1:00 PM G.D. Naidu Museum The city is known for local specialities like nattu kozhi, chicken fry, mutton kolambu, karandi omlette, pepper chicken, and biryani.

If you want a traditional vegetarian feast ask for virundhu sappadu. After a quick lunch, visit the G.D. Naidu Museum known for its sciencerelated exhibits and named after the man who was a legendary technocrat credited with many inventions in the fields of automobiles, agriculture and engineering. He is often referred by locals as the Edison of India.

3:00 PM Museum visit Do make it a point to check out the wellmaintained Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery and Textile Museum. The art gallery features traditional Indian art as well as many contemporary paintings. The history of textile technology is presented here. The visitor is also introduced to antique sarees and rare costumes of past days. Leave for the Forest College Museum including the well-known Fischer Herbarium. There are many species of rare and endangered plants showcased here and fossils of animals too preserved here. The Government Museum is a small but interesting place worth visiting.

5:00 PM Amusement time Coimbatore has quite a few well-known water and amusement parks in and around the city which are big favourites with locals as well as tourists visiting the city. One can enjoy the many rides or just spend some time in these lovely locales. Another option is to drive or walk around getting a feel of the city. Wind up with dinner.

DAY TWO 8:00 AM Temple visit You can begin the day with a good breakfast and head to the popular and centuries-old

Clockwise from top: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University; Outer view of the striking Konaiamman; Statue of G.D Naidu, the scientist who is also known as the Edison of India

Eachanari Vinayaka temple on the city outskirts and see the large idol of Ganesha. After that you can head to Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, a space for meditation on the city’s outskirts with the largest mercury-based live linga housed in an unusual elliptical dome.

10:00 AM Zoo visit If you fancy a zoo visit or have kids clamouring for it, check out the VOC Park and Zoo. The zoo is known for its large number of reptiles, birds and mammals. This recreational space will be especially enjoyed by children. In the same area, you have the Government Museum, a small but interesting place.

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12:00 PM Nature's spell In case you are a nature lover, you can make excursions to these well-known attractions located at varying distances from Coimbatore. Approximately one to two hours away are Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Monkey Falls, Kovai Kutralam Falls, Bhavani Sagar Dam, Siruvani Waterfalls, Topslip, etc. Tourist buses and cabs ply regularly to these places and early morning or late afternoon are the best times to visit.

5:00 PM Shopping streets Have lunch and go out shopping.

Coimbatore has huge textile showrooms all over and the city. For shopping, RS Puram, Cross Cut Road and Town Hall area the places to go. Big Bazaar Street, Oppanakara Street, Sukravar Pettai and Raja Street offer many options in cotton and silk. From traditional to contemporary style clothes, from daily wear to wedding wear, and gorgeous Kanjeevarams and Coimbatore cottons and silks, to Banaras sarees and a vast range of readymade clothes for men and women, there is a lot to choose from. Cross Cut Road and RS Puram are also known for March 2013 32 www.spiceroutemag.com

Coimbatore Victoria Town Hall is reminiscent of the colonial architecture

their jewellery showrooms where you get a large variety of ware in gorgeous southIndian designs.

8:00 PM Eating out Purchasing sweets and savouries just before you leave a place is always the sensible thing to do. This ensures maximum shelflife for your eats once you are back home.

So pick up the famous local savouries like murukkus (of many kinds), banana chips, thattai also known as nippattus and sweets like Mysore pak, athirasam, neiappam, coconut barfi, etc. You can get them from the famed Sri Krishna Sweets but there are also other lesser-known places which make good stuff. For dinner, you can try out the small but popular places like - Muralis for their famed chapathi, koothu kari and idiyappam or the Sree Annapoorna.

There is Hari Bhavanam known for its non-vegetarian cuisine. The more upmarket options in the city of Coimbatore include names like The Velan Food Park in Ram Nagar and Pavilion restaurant at The Residency. 

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Luring landscape Incessant rains and intermittent sun makes this hill resort a perfect getaway for those seeking relief from hectic workplaces.

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the dense pine and deodar forests. The roads were completely deserted, perhaps it being the morning. But at other times of the day, the streets were strewn with more tourists than locals who were mostly Tibetans.

The town is divided into two distinct and widely separated sections, Upper and Lower Dharamshala, which differ almost a thousand metres in height. Dharamshala

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Right: The verdant plains of Mcleodganj look fantastic in summers; Bottom: Statue of Lord Buddha at the Dalai Lama Temple, Mcleodganj

rose to international fame after it became a temporary headquarter of its celebrity resident His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1959-60. The Upper Dharamshala is also called Mcleodganj.

There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this place their home as the Tibetan Government in exile has set its head quarters here for over three decades. Situated at 9 km from Dharamshala, Mcleodganj is often called the Little Lhasa.

Mist y Mcleodganj The lush green of Dharamshala is contrasted by the fiery red of the Tibetan lamas in the Mcleodganj. The impressive monastery of Dalai Lama has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The large Tibetan community and the presence of traditional architectural designs drawn from Tibet have enhanced the mystical beauty of the area. The Tibetian Institute of Performing Arts is just a kilometer away and organises a 10-day festival from the second Saturday of April.

I stayed in Dharamshala, which is a busy commercial centre in the lap of nature, and witnessed the night life of Mcleodganj which retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle perhaps because of the influx of foreign tourists more than the Indian nationals.

Currently, it is a very popular hang-out for foreigners and students of Buddhism. It is also becoming a popular jaunt for international as well as domestic budget tourists and is on way to becoming a backpacker ghetto. Though Dharamshala has its attractions, too many

Kangra Art Museum includes a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and paintings

people may rob you from the feeling of calm and tranquility. The Dalai Lama frequents the place and meeting him can be one of the high points of your trip to Mcleodganj. Every year in February-March for 10-days or so, and occasionally at other times, the Dalai Lama holds public lectures. Registration at the Tibetan Branch Security Office (near Hotel Tibet) is necessary.

It was indeed a divine experience to visit the monastery in Mcleodganj which was so sprawling and crowded and still peaceful inside.

I spent around two hours there without realizing how much time I spent there. I had planned to partake my dinner at a Tibetan restaurant but I was a bit late after leaving the monastery and then having feel of the locales hereafter. Mcleod Ganj is small enough to be navigated on foot.

Negotiating through the Mcleodganj roads which were flanked by small-time shops and filled with the presence of Buddhist lamas, I reached a late night pub. It offered a perfect ambience, food, service and timings from the foreigners’ point of view. The youth mixed with the gypsy crowd would forget itself in the pop music and dance on the theque.

Food-lover's paradise The next day I decided to materialize my plan to eat food at a Tibetan restaurant and I had sumptuous piping hot momos, stew and rice. I summed it up with tea which really was the best bet so far here. I also bought some thangka paintings, T-shirts and some silver jewellery with Buddhist motifs. The stuff was a real good buy as I have not found anything comparable in Delhi or even in Leh. March 2013 36 www.spiceroutemag.com

Dharamsala unplugged Dharamsala can be approached by air from Gaggal airport, at 14 km distance.

Pathankot, the nearest broad gauge railway station is 85 km away.

The toy train station is 17 km at Kangra.

For local handicrafts visit Kotwali Bazar, Tibetan handicrafts and carpets are available at Mcleodganj. There is also a Kangra Art Museum which displays arts, crafts and rich past, artifacts that date back to the 5th century. It includes a gallery of Kangra’s famous miniature painting and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. Shamianas and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, jails, lintels and pandals are also on display Coins, jewelry and manuscripts also makes a part of the treasure trove.

The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamshala. Another major attraction here is the international cricket stadium, where I had covered an India-South Africa match which ended with no result like many other matches here, thanks to the rains which would not let the covers to be lifted for long while the outfield was mostly slushy.

Although in winters, the temperature can drop to freezing point, during summers, the climate is mild and make it a great trekking stretch. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to make a day’s trek to a snow-point after an early morning’s start. Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing options while the 20 km stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and Pong Dam offers ample opportunities in angling for Mahaseer.

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Magic in stone Mahabalipuram is a temple city that has wonders enough to enthrall every visitor with its ageless beauties.

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The Shore Temple seems to shimmer like a mirage, rising from a confluence of blue where the sky meets the sea. When viewed at first light, the temple seems to be grey in colour from a distance, turning almost golden up close. As the sun gradually comes up, the temple’s silhouette against the glowing eastern sky gives it an alien feel in this otherwise nondescript Tamil village. A row of Nandis – depictions of Shiva’s iconic bull, guards the

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shrine against any intruder. Closer though, the figures are shadows of what they once were, their sharp features being reduced to mere outlines. The temple is covered with rock cuts, a celebration of Hindu mythology by artists given the freedom to create a shrine whose glory would last long after its patron-builders have faded.

As a person wanders through Mahabalipuram’s lanes and moves towards the sculpture-covered hills inland from the Shore Temple, a wealth of heritage presents itself. The heritage in the village can broadly be classified into five categories, cut out of solid rock or rathas, caves with sculpted remains called mandapas, temples such as the Shore Temple, sculpted scenes on the sides of hills and a fifth category that comprises isolated rock cuts.

History in stone Pride of place after the Shore Temple goes to the five rathas named after the Pandavas. The Draupadi-ratha, Arjuna-ratha, Bhima-ratha, Dharmaraja-ratha and Nakul-Sahadeva-ratha together constitute the earliest form of such

Right: The Varaha mandapa; Bottom: The Tiger Cave is also an interesting monument in Mahabalipuram

architecture observed in India. The lifelike carvings on the rathas give them an energy of form lacking in today’s temples. It does not take much effort to imagine these chariots coming to life and rushing into battle with the Kauravas.

The sculpture that leaves visitors awestruck when they enter Mahabalipuram is the giant open-air relief called ‘Arjuna’s Penance’.

This is more true of casual tourists who come seeking the Shore Temple. They are stunned by a massive rock on the side of a hill, every inch of whose surface is covered with carvings. The carving has been done on two large boulders with a fissure in between. The theme is taken from the Mahabharata in which Arjuna performs a severe penance to please Shiva to receive the Pashupata weapon from him. In this depiction of the epic scene, various Gods, celestial beings, wise sages and even animals

The giant open-air relief called Arjuna’s Penance is one sculpture that leaves visitors in awe

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are watching Arjuna. The mythological hero occupies a tiny space, albeit central, in the massive creation. His thin, ascetic figure stands on one leg in prayer as the universe watches.

The magic of the sculpture’s hands is such that even after centuries, the figure of Arjuna is filled with an austerity that only severe penance can bring.

Near this bas-relief is another iconic sculpture inside a cave. Titled Krishna’s mandapa, a long feature which has a depiction of Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain as its highlight. The feature has several

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other elements, including an image believed to be that of Balarama with his arm around another person. Cattle form an integral part of this picture with one image showing a cow being milked.

Krishna’s name recurs, this time in conjunction with a huge boulder spectacularly balanced on the edge of another rock. This boulder is called ‘Krishna’s Butterball’, perhaps named after the same mythological incident of Krishna lifting the Govardhan. Mahabalipuram throws up surprises of this sort virtually at every corner a visitor turns. It is as if a group of artisans were given an open canvas and they allowed their minds and hands to run riot. The result are fabulous rock cuts such as those seen in the Trimurti Cave, the Varaha Mandapa, the Mahisasura Mardini Cave and the Olakkannishvara Temple. The Varaha Mandapa, to speak of one example, has as many as four magnificent rock-cut panels, each with life-size figures. The iconography here depicts a giant Varaha lifting Bhumidevi on one side, another has Lakshmi seated on a lotus,

Getting around

✓ Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 58 kms south of Chennai and accessible via the East Coast Road.

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a third with Durga and a last panel showing Trivikrama subduing the asura Bali.

The creation of most of Mahabalipuram’s monuments is credited to the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman 1 (630-670 AD) and over time, these were added to by other rulers of the dynasty. The place was once an important seaport dating back to the beginning of the Christian era. What was once a hub of merchant and building activity is now content with tourist traffic. ‘Mahabs’, as the young Chennaiite calls the place, needs to be explored at leisure for a traveller to find the hidden treasures.

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Sunderkhal

The Kosi river is the lifeline of Sunderkhal, a small hamlet in Uttarakhand, where nature and wildlife find life together.

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Ranikhet or Bhartrojkhan circuit stop by this temple for the aarti. As you cross the noisy bridge on the gorge, the road immediately becomes steep and curvy. A kilometre beyond and the road lands into a flat terrain and then bifurcates. It is here that Sunderkhal starts.

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Sunderkhal is a charming little village on the outskirts of Jim Corbett National Park.

Flanked by River Kosi on one side and the hills of Corbett on the other, it normally gets overlooked by tourists zipping from Ramnagar to Dhangarhi - the main entry point to the world famous national park. But even those who stop here remain blissfully unaware of Sunderkhal’s scary secret.

It was a winter evening many years ago, when I crossed Ramnagar and reached Ringora where I stopped by to have tea at my old friend Bacchi Singh’s dhaba. It was well past midnight. I honked and yelled but he did not open the door, so I parked my Maruti van on the roadside in front of the dhaba and decided to spend the night on the rear seat of the van.

Wilderness unmatched The next morning I woke up to the curious faces of villagers peering through my car window. I walked into Bacchi’s thatched roof dhaba for tea only to be told, “Saab! Do not go to the jungle. There is a man-eater lurking around now a days.” It is from here that the

story of the man eating tiger begins. “Only a few days ago a 25-year old young man riding a horse was killed by a tiger. The tiger knocked down both the horse and the rider. The man’s partly-eaten body was discovered a day later.”

I also heard the story of a local native Laxmi.

Sometime ago her daughter-in-law was killed

Sunderkhal in Uttarakhand has always been the favourite hunting ground for man-eaters

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(Clockwise from above) A tiger resting; Navin M Raheja behind the camera; The quiet and picturesque Sunderkhal village where many have lost their lives to man-eaters

by the tiger when she went to collect firewood across Kosi at Sunderkhal. Only her clothes and slippers could be recovered.

Sunderkhal and the area around had always been the favourite hunting ground for man-eaters. The man-eater was exterminated

by Thakur Dutt, nicknamed the ‘Mini Corbett’ near Laxmi’s thatched hut. But like the mythical Hydra, another killer tiger emerges on the scene after the last one is killed or captured.

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Above: Warning signs at various spots around Sunderkhal; (Below) The Kosi river flowing nearby is also visited by the wild animals

the man-eater which operated in the same area at the turn of the last century.

Tiger trail Once again on a stopover to Corbett, I reached Ringoda in the dead of night. I stopped to call Bacchi Singh. But the answer I got from behind the door of his thatched hut was shocking, that Bacchi has been untraceable for over a year. I learnt later that Bachhi had gone into the forest and vanished without a trace. Now, his old wife makes tea on the choolah, waiting for Bacchi to return.

The five months between September 2010 and February 2011 saw seven men and women of the area falling victim to a particular man-eating tiger. Though the animal was shot down by the forest authorities on the outskirts of Sunderkhal in February itself, fear refuses to leave the village. Even a cheetal call would send villagers running indoors. In fact, the villagers laid a virtual siege on the office of Corbett authorities at Ramnagar several times during January 2011.

The pull of Corbett remains as intense as ever, but over the years my responsibilities as the CMD of Raheja Developers kept my visits to Corbett limited and I could not really follow the Sunderkhal man-eaters for some time. However when many human killings, in a span of a few months shook me, I picked up my Forester again in January to follow the man-eater. Starting at past 8 p.m from New Delhi, I reached Sunderkhal around 2.30 am and sat with the forest guards around a campfire - their guns with safety latches down.

Intermittently taking a round in my Forester, I tried to get a glimpse of the maneater or any other evidences. I tried to understand the behaviour of a maneater for the rest of the night. I was told that all the clues pointed that the animal was a male. The Sunderkhal tiger made its last kill in the afternoon of January 25, 2011. A youth, Pooran Chand, parked his scooter besides the road to relieve himself and a piercing cry is what the people heard from him last. The forest officials shot the tiger while it was still beside the partly eaten body of Pooran Chand.

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encroached by human settlements. Tigers and elephants have to cross Sunderkhal to get to the other side of the Kosi river and reach the Ramnagar Forest Division. No doubt we require a holistic approach. Something which would leave the tourists happy while providing enough breathing space to the tigers. If only we look carefully at relocating the village with adequate compensation to the villagers and leaving the home to its original residents.

Navin M Raheja, Chairman & Managing Director, Raheja Developers Ltd. is a wildlife enthusiast and a passionate photographer. In the past 35 years, he has made several contributions in the field of conservation at various levels. A former Member of Project Tiger’s Steering Committee, under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, he worked persistently to ensure that the big cats survived in India. He is also Chairman, Wildlife Conservation Society of India. One with a holistic vision, Raheja believes that development & protection of environment can happen simultaneously.

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Spring is in the air! Let’s rejoice to our hearts content in this season of colours what with beauty unfolding itself in myriad shades.

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Holi Spring truly is that time of the year when life itself is in full bloom. One of the biggest festivals of India, the Holi celebrations begin with a bonfire ritual called ‘Holika Dahan’.

Children enjoy by playing with gulaal, throwing water-filled balloons and splash everybody with colourful water using their water gun ‘Pichkari’ the next day. The merriment continues with eating delicacies like gujia, puran poli, malpuas and drinking bhang. The most popular Holi is celebrated in Braj bhoomi which includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Nandgaon, Phalen and Barsana. Devotional religious songs and people dipped in stunning colours make for a delightful spectacle.

If you are strong enough to enjoy being beaten up then visit Barsana for its unique way

of celebrating Holi. Popularly known as lath maar holi, the men of Nandgao raid Barsana and seek to smear their victory over the temple of Radhika by placing their flag over it. On the other hand the women of Barsana try to stop these men in achieving their goal by beating them up with long bamboo sticks. These men are not allowed to hit back women but can only keep them off by sprinkling colours on them.

In Manipur the festivities continue for six days starting on the full moon day of Phalguna.

It may also be noted that the traditional and the centuries old Yaosang festival of Manipur amalgamated with Holi with the introduction of Vaishnavism in the eighteenth century. Besides, there is also a tradition of preparing a thatched hut of hay, twigs and sticks and then set ablaze.

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The next day boys make groups and play Holi with girls. In the Krishna temples, the devotees dress themselves in the traditional white and yellow turbans and sing devotional songs while playing gulaal with each other in front of the temple. On the last day of the festival, devotees take out procession towards the main Krishna temple, few kilometres away from the state capital Imphal. Here too, devotees perform cultural activities and celebrate. A special Manipuri dance, called ‘Thabal Chongba’ is also associated with this festival. Thabal, means moonlight and Chongba means dance. Though earlier only drum or dholak, was allowed to be used for this special dance, now modern musical instruments are also used.

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Nat yanjali Festival The ancient Nataraja temple of Chidambaram pays special tribute to Lord Nataraja - the dancing Shiva. The Natyanjali festival dedicated to the Lord Shiva, is celebrated every year for five days in the temple premise during February-March. Lord Nataraja (Shiva) according to Hindu mythology is the cosmic dancer. Natyanjali festival opens on the auspicious occasion of the Maha Shivaratri day and of course in the right kind of venue - the ‘Prakara’ of the Chidambaram temple.

The magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built a thousand years ago, provides a beautiful backdrop for the event. During this time leading dancers from all parts of India congregate and dance in the temple as an offering to Nataraja. The setting is truly divine - Chidambaram’s gold-roofed temple, with pillars depicting Lord Nataraja in 108 poses from Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu’s classical dance. Jointly organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu and the Natyanjali Trust, Chidambaram, the festival is designed to promote a universal message of

‘Unity in Diversity’ conveyed in the universal language of music and dance.

When: March 10 Where: Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

Elephant Festival Come March, the Pink City breaks into an exultant celebration of life, a pre-Holi bash which centres around the elephant. They have always been a carrier of royalty in Indian culture and so the festival was initiated keeping in mind the tourists coming to the city.

Organised every year by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, the festival is held at the Chaugan stadium, Jaipur. The day-long Elephant Festival starts with a traditional procession; while musicians play folk tunes and dancers whirl in a flurry of colours, richly caparisoned elephants march along in a parade. This is followed by a ‘best decorated elephant’ competition, games of elephant polo, elephant races, a special ‘elephant decoration’ exhibition, and a tug-of-war between humans and an elephant. Elephants, all in elegant attire, loaded with glitter and gold, fascinate the audience with their grand processions and decorated trunks and tusks. The festivities end with performances of folk dances and a liberal splashing of colours on the gathered people.

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International Yoga Festival Relax your body, rest your mind and caress your soul, take a break from your daily routine and be a part of the annual International Yoga Festival. Organised jointly by Uttarakhand Tourism and Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, this festival gives you an opportunity to participate in over 60 hours of yoga classes from world-class yoga teachers and learn multiple styles of yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya Yoga.

When: March 1-7 Where: Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh

Ellora Festival This festival of dance and music is held every March in the splendid surroundings of the world-heritage listed cave temple of Ellora, about 30 km from Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

The festival showcases India’s renowned artists in music and dance with the caves forming a splendid backdrop. It is a unique and charming way to experience the magnificent caves, and imbibe centuries of history and culture. There are 34 caves cut out of the sloping side of the Chamadri hills. Excavated between 600-1000 AD, the caves belong to Buddhists, Jain and Hindu faiths. Ellora represents some 300 years of experiments carried out by different faiths

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With fresh bold interiors as well as the crisp and clean rooms, the hotel’s lively environment and playful artwork made the ambience youthful. The cheerful staff made sure we were comfortable and they were alert to our needs. The hotel staff impresses us with their

resourcefulness and attention to detail. It was heartwarming to see some staff members in the restaurant who are hearing and speech impaired attending to guests efficiently and cheerfully.

Red Fox offers 183 sharp and bold rooms (including one for differently-abled guests).

Their rooms ensure you have a good night’s sleep. What works well is the high quality mattress. The rooms also have high speed WiFi, satellite television, mini fridge. The rooms also have a workstation and a very comfortable chair (we actually tested it) that allows you to work for long hours. The hotel’s conference

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with their very different iconography and structural compulsions. The archaeological Survey of India has discovered another 28 caves later. The masterpiece of Ellora is the Kailash Temple. It is the world’s largest monolithic sculpture, sculpted out of a rock by 7000 labourers over a 150-year period. This Festival is organised by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) where India’s renowned artists perform their talents in music and dance with the caves forming a splendid backdrop.

When: March (dates to be announced soon) Where: Ellora, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra

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The hotel is not far from the international and domestic airports or the railway station and is conveniently approachable from all connecting points. So if you are looking to go on a business trip or on a vacation without burning a hole in your pocket and not compromising on quality, you know where to head - Red Fox Hotel.

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Spice Trail

Pungent delight

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evil’s dung’, ‘stinking gum’, ‘food of the gods’, ‘giant fennel’ and ‘ting’ can get intriguing but that is how the spice ‘hing’ is usually referred as. This unique herb is rather a pungent secretion that might even come across as unpleasant to smell in its raw form.

But the fact that once it gets blended into any preparation at the frying stage, it adds a flavour to savour for sure!

Unique qualit y Every spice has unique properties which makes it stand out and hing is no different.

To begin with, it has a very strong aroma specially in its uncooked state, which can in fact almost overpower all the other spices if not used cautiously. It is the presence of sulphur compounds that characterizes the unmatchable taste of this herb mostly. So hing needs to be stored in airtight containers only.

Not many people know that hing comes in two different varieties such as - Hing Kabuli Sufaid (Milky white asafetida) and Hing Lal (Red asafetida). While the white or pale variety is water soluble, the dark or black variety is however oil soluble. But then those who are not comfortable with the rather wild aroma of hing can opt for this spice mixed with starch and gum in a rather compounded asafetida form. For those who are still looking for more options, hing is also available in free flowing (powder form) or in tablet forms.

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Tracing the origin The scientific name asafetida (Ferula assafoetida), alternative spelling asafetida is actually the dried latex or the gum oleoresin that is extracted from the living underground rhizome or tap root of several species of the perennial herb Ferula.

As far as the location of origin is concerned, the specie hing is distributed from across the Mediterranean region up to Central Asia. Back home in India, it is grown in Kashmir and in some parts of Punjab as well. In fact, in the northern state of Jammu in India, hing is used as a medicine for flatulence and constipation by almost more than half of its population. But the import of this rather exotic and wild spice comes from Afghanistan and Iran.

Enjoy its multiple benefits Interestingly, it is true that once hing is heated over the flame in oil or ghee, there is a pleasant smell that it generates, that too of a milder nature and can be compared to that of sautéed onion and garlic. In fact, due to this uniqueness, hing is usually preferred in every recipe by the Jains and the Vaishnavs who usually do nor have onions or garlic in their food due to their religious practices. Hing is also extensively used for flavouring curries and sauces since the ancient times.

Due to its antibiotic properties, hing has high medicinal value as well. This spice is usually used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment as well as in pickle preparations due to its pungent aroma. In fact, Hing actually qualifies as a powerful antispasmodic that can help in getting rid of regular cold and cough as well as asthma to some extent. This herb is believed to offer relief from intestinal colic and uterine spasms as well. It nourishes the nervous tissue that may have been affected by stagnation of high Vata, sciatica, paralysis and epilepsy.

Hing is also extensively used for flavouring curries and sauces since the ancient times.

Bengali kitchen specialt y White potato in hing

Ingredients Five big potatoes 2 table spoons each of red chilli powder, cumin powder, pepper and salt One cup of mustard oil ½ table spoon of hing ½ table spoon ginger and garlic paste

• Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, pepper and salt into the oil. Avoid turmeric to keep the colour white. (It won’t take away from the spicy taste even if you add turmeric.)

• Now add the potato pieces to the hot mixture in the vessel and stir fry them for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic paste if you like their pungent smell.

Preparation method: • Wash the raw potatoes in running tap water to make sure they are free from any mud on the skin. Boil the potatoes with the skin on, in an open vessel.

• Finally add two to three drops of hing into the preparation and cover the vessel. Let the potatoes cook for 2 minutes and then check if the preparation has gone dry or not.

• Make sure that they are not over boiled before you peel them. Chop them into small cubes.

• Make sure to sprinkle water on the lid of the vessel to keep the mixture inside from drying up completely and getting charred.

• Take an open aluminum vessel to heat mustard oil over a medium flame.

Once you get the strong, unique aroma, know that your hing aloo in white is ready to eat

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Gourmet delight

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t's happiness ensconced in a jar and if not the world, it makes your dining table a sweeter place. You will discover a whole new world of these sweet, lip-smacking delights which will ensure to take you to dizzying heights in more than just a few ways.

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butter and stacks of warm toast would beckon you to dip into its jellied exterior and scoop a spoonful which would require nothing but pure indulgence to slather over warm toast and bite into. Be it your home breakfast table or a resort buffet table, from journeys on trains to little packs in airplanes with just the right dollop for your bread roll, jams have always taken center stage and add the right amount of sweetness to complete your meal.

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From toppings on ice creams to dessert sauces, the possibilities are endless when it comes to using these little pots of heaven Sweet nothings Over the years, in my culinary expedition’s world over, jams or jellies have been discovered in every possible taste imaginable.

On home ground, from the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, in a tiny village, a facility run by women farmers by the name of Mahila Umang produce the finest variety of jams and jellies from the fruits of the region. Plums, apples, pears, guava and orange are juiced fresh and processed with a natural preservative that is sugar to make exotic jams which taste as good over bread as by themselves. Painstakingly preserved and well packaged to beat any commercial brand hollow, these jams sweeten your palate with a hint of mountain air.

The key is to preserve it as naturally as possible. This can be achieved using the least amount of preservatives and relying on traditional methods of preserving fruits such

as sugars, citric acid (which is found in lemon juice) and slow cooking over low heat for natural release of fruit juices. “The key to a good jam is the freshest fruit and intentionally hand picked the best from the lot,” says Moshe Shek, owner and chef par excellence of his namesake restaurants and cafes spread over Mumbai, the city that never sleeps. Moshe has developed over a dozen varieties of gourmet jams which are a combination of fruits and flavours which compliment each other. When you skim through his shelves at his cafes in Juhu, Bandra, Cuffe Parade and Goregaon you will find the regal orange and saffron jam, a Christmas jam which is flavoured using apple and cinnamon and last but not the least a fragrant watermelon and rose jam which is a personal favorite. He believes in using local ingredients as much as possible and seasonally prepares an Indian gooseberry jam, which is quite a treat considering it’s made out of a fruit synonymous with Indians.

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Clockwise from top: Fresh blueberry preserve; Orange marmalade; Jams and jellies from Kumaon hills

Changing trends Keep an eye open the next time you are travelling out of the country. Most custom duties at airports display an array of jams unheard of. I have picked up jellied cranberry from USA to tip over a roast and coffee flavoured jelly which adds that extra edge to your milkshakes. Red wine jam, a popular alcoholic version gives your toast a heady touch while a jam which is an innovation in alcohol infusions is the Glenfiddich jam, a sharp avatar of the world’s favorite single malt.

If you think picking up all these jams would restrict your meals to bread, butter and jam through many months, you are mistaken.

Jams, jellies and preserves have many uses

Gourmet delight

Keep stirring the mix every 10 minutes. Ensure you stir softly with a wooden spoon since you don’t want to break up the strawberries.

The strawberries should have shrunk and the mix turned into a deep red colour which sticks to the spoon after about an hour in total. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice. Spoon into washed and dry jam jars and cool before serving. Refrigerate up to several weeks.

Quirky Jams in market Rose & Watermelon (Moshe Shek) Sweet Chilli Jam (Moshe Shek) Hartley's Best Lemon Curd Jam (Natures Basket)

Above: Tangy cranberries; Below: The jam made out of strawberries

other than being slathered over bread. You can use them to sweeten marinades for pot roasts or chicken, or shake them up with your favourite cocktails should you be missing fresh fruits or fruit juices. The next time you bake a simple sponge cake, slice it in half, layer half a cup of your favourite fruit flavour jam on the bottom half and sandwich with the top half, proceed to ice the cake with icing as usual for that extra element of surprise when cut into.

From toppings on ice creams to melting them into your dessert sauces, the possibilities are endless when it comes to using these little pots of heaven. So the next time you reach out to flavour something which requires a fruit or sugar, reach out to your jam bottle.

Jams are relatively easy to stir up in your own kitchen. Many recipes complicate the process by adding unnatural preservatives to lengthen shelf life. All you need is a few common ingredients and the right cooking method to make your little jar of sweet fruit preserve. Jam making relies on pectin a jelling agent to preserve the fruit and give it texture.

As long as you are using fresh fruit and sugar the reaction with the right temperature releases natural pectin to convert most fruits into jam. Here is a recipe of a popular

strawberry jam but with a fiery twist. Stir this up and you have your own gourmet version to bottle and enjoy.

Strawberry Spice Jam Ingredients: 250 gms Fresh strawberries ½ cup Castor sugar 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 large dried Red chili Makes one cup Method Wash the strawberries well, towel dry and cut off the green tops. Any bruised or soft areas on the berries should be sliced off.

Slit and de-seed the chillies. Cut into ¼ inch pieces.

Place the whole strawberries with the chilies and sugar in a heavy bottomed non-stick vessel. Keep over a high flame and stir well till the sugar melts and starts to bubble.

Turn the heat down to low and simmer the mixture with a closed lid for about 40 minutes.

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Confitures Red Currant and Blackberry Jam (Natures Basket)

If there were such a thing as an ‘unsung destination’, Gokarna would be it. This quaint town with its clear blue waters, white sands, breathtaking cliffs, cozy beachside eateries and scenic

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sunsets deserves to be discovered. Gokarna can be both - a loner’s and an adventure enthusiast’s paradise. You can either enjoy some solitude and tranquility in its many private beaches, or indulge in a variety of water sports. Quieter, less touristy and more romantic.

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Quintessential

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Ashok K Banker is a master of mythological re-telllings. Ironically, he dislikes religion, mythology or anything that creates a divide among people.

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Those who love mythological epics vouch for his contemporary style of writing. No wonder he has published his work in several genres, including multi-

volume mythological novels, contemporary fiction to the worlds of cross-genre works.

Who is real Ashok, a writer, a mythologist or a common man with common ideas?

Definitely not a mythologist! My mythological re-tellings were a wonderful journey through our great puranas but they form only a fraction of my writing output.

I am first and foremost a partner to Bithika, my life partner for 32

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years, then a parent to our two grown children: Ayush, 24, and Yashka, 20. I am a humourist because humour and wit is the strongest part of my personality and I’m rarely without a smile, a quip or a joke.

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when they ask me: an author or a person is not a brand. Why would anybody want to be a brand like a bar of soap or toothpaste?

How would you explain about yourself to those who don’t know you personally?

I am honest and straight forward to a fault, traits which make it difficult for many people to accept me because I demand and expect the best in everyone.

I love children, animals, nature, literature, music, art and beauty.

What are your views on world harmony?

To me, there is only one culture, one race, one religion, one nationality, one group, and we are part of it, human and animal, male or female. All violence is a crime, no exceptions, no excuses.

There is no such thing as Absolute Good or Absolute Evil.

All acts are natural except when they cause harm to others.

TV series. I’m not a native Indianlanguage speaker as my mothertongue is English and my family is British-Sri Lankan and Goan Christian but my wife is Hindu and through her, Bollywood music and cinema and Hindu culture is a part of my life.

Authors these days go for aggressive marketing to promote their books, your take on the same?

I believe that aggressive marketing that seduces, coaxes or tries to convince anyone to buy or consume a product or service is a form of violence. This is why I have tried to avoid promoting or marketing my books except as support offered to my publishers

Tell us about your childhood, family, life spent in school and college?

I grew up in a British Sri Lankan Goan Anglo-Indian Christian household. We spoke only English. The music, the movies, the conversations, the books, were all in English. It was similar to most Goan Christian households in India. The house was full of foreign products, everybody used the proper knives and forks to eat meals, we ate the kind of food I read about in the Enid Blyton stories scones, pork pie, stew. I couldn’t speak a word of Hindi but knew Farsi and Urdu and even some Yiddish (because I went to a Jewish school). My friends were mostly Pakistani, Iranian, Parsi, Israeli. At home we followed all the Christian, Muslim and Jewish festivals but none of the Hindu ones.

How did love for Hinduism bloom in your life?

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and Indian culture more. Yet, the irony was that even though I was not a Hindu and had rarely even stepped into a temple, I had read and re-read the Ramayana, Bhagwad Gita, Mahabharata and even all the Vedas by the time I was nine years old. All my knowledge of the epics came from actually reading the source works. I was constantly amazed at how most Hindus didn’t know the actual stories or epics of their own culture: most had either never read their texts or only read children’s abridged versions

by Munshi Premchand and other authors apart from comic books.

When did you realise the inner calling of being an author, the circumstances and incidents that drew you towards writing?

To me, the greatness of the culture lay entirely in those great epic works. I kept returning to them over and again as I began writing at the age of 9 and in my teens, when I began writing my first novels and started finding success as an essayist, poet and short fiction writer, it was the epic form that constantly attracted me. To me, reading or writing came as naturally as breathing.

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Though I am not a Hindu, I had read the Ramayana, Bhagwad Gita, Mahabharata and all the Vedas by the time I was nine years old What inspired you to pen down books on Indian mythology - inspiration, people who inspired you or the tales from your life ?

The source works themselves.

They had never been retold in the modern English idiom. These great stories, in fact the greatest stories in the world, yet all we have are abridged children’s versions or comic book versions.

Someone had to reclaim them to their original greatness. I made my humble attempts purely out of love for the epic form of storytelling, a form which was all but forgotten in our modern fastpaced quick-read era.

The prime characters of your books have already been heard of, and people look up to them on different situations. How differently did you visualise these characters? Like Krishna?

Not differently, just in greater depth, detail and with an empathy that enables you to know what they (might have) felt, thought, said, intended.

The main motivation I have for re-telling these tales is not to tell the story, which, as you rightly pointed out, is already known, but to help us understand why those events happened, why they said or did what they did. This is the entire purpose of all writing, even reportage. To answer the question, ‘But why?’

How do you define spirituality? Are you

spiritual at heart?

To me, religion or spirituality is between a person and their God or themselves. Spirituality is of the spirit, so how can it be viewed publicly? I am so completely at one with my own spirit as well as with the spirit of all deities of all faiths and the universe itself, that I don’t feel the need to keep demonstrating it or showing it publicly.

One book that is really close to your heart and why?

Any blank book in which nothing has yet been written. Because as a writer, I love the empty page and project all my hopes, dreams and aspirations upon it.

49 years old and am only now applying for a passport. I often joke that for this lifetime, India is more than enough. The world can wait.

Your favourite authors and films?

I read too voraciously to have favourites: I read over 500 books a year on average, and have done so for almost 40 years. Thrillers and literary fiction come next. I dislike mythology, fantasy, sci-fi.

I love American drama series on cable, which I watch only on downloads or DVD/Blu-ray. I have a huge collection and am up to

Are you in talks with filmmakers who’d want to adapt your books in to a Bollywood film?

Never. I have no interest in seeing any of my books adapted

by Bollywood, regardless of the producers, the stars or the budget. From time to time, a few Hollywood movie studios have optioned the rights to some of my books, paid me very well for them, but the projects are yet to materialize.

Your favourite travel destination in India and abroad?

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the date with all the latest shows.

Five books of all times that everybody must read.

The original Sanskrit Mahabharata and the four Vedas.

If you are able to master Sanskrit sufficiently to understand those five books, you will possess all the knowledge of all the cultures of the world. Whatever is known to human beings is contained within those five books, including the plots and characters of every fiction story ever told. What is not within those books cannot be found anywhere else.

Any special message for our readers...

Read. Live. Love. Get through your entire life without doing any harm to anyone, no matter what the reason, excuse or justification. That is the essence of all religion. The rest is commercial brainwashing.

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Sensational Sonu Having worked for the past 35 years of his life, Sonu Nigam wants to take it easy now. He prefers to do what he enjoys most and at his own pace.

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ooking fitter than ever before, Sonu Nigam at the age of 39 has decided to keep the stress level under check by being happy. Instead of getting into the whirlwind of competition, he tries to set his own terms and live by them. Living by simple philosophies of life has made this popular singer more downto-earth. With this new sense of liberation, he answers every question with a smile.

How would you rate your experience while working on Oath of the Vayuputras?

To begin with, I was born on a Monday which is believed to be the day of Lord Shiva. Also, my mother is a great devotee of Lord Shiva, so I feel it was a great opportunity for me to be a part of this initiative. In fact, this is the first time that I have sung for a book and it has been a wonderful experience to express the vision of an author through songs.

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Know Him He has acted as a child artist in several movies like Pyaara Dushman, Kaamchor, Ustaadi Ustad Se, Hum se hai Zamaana, Taqdeer and Betaab Sonu was discovered at a singing competition by Anu Malik, where he was judged as the winner.

Are you a spiritual person?

I respect all religions but I would say that at this point of my life I feel very liberated. I have done all that - going to temples and church and praying and asking for boon, but with time I feel one becomes more matured.

So, have you been a great reader always?

Yes, I love reading books and have a huge collection of over 2,500 books in my house. As a child I started reading both Hindi and English non-fictions, books on history, general knowledge, metaphysics and so on. Also, some two decades back I had developed a keen interest in

books related to astrology and palmistry. I would apply those theories on my friends and they loved my predictions.

So what is keeping you busy these days?

I am enjoying my ‘me-time’ rather than getting exhausted. In fact I am making an effort to stay fit and eat healthy. Since my mom has been keeping unwell of late, I have been busy taking care of her too.

With so many new singers coming up in Bollywood, do you feel a sense of competition?

I started performing on stage

since the age of 5, so now it is time that I relax a bit. I do not want to become a machine recording 10 songs a day. I am content in my own space and definitely do not want to stress myself by keeping a tab on other people’s work. In fact, I am friends with many of the so called ‘rivals’ from the industry with whom I party hard. We drink, joke around and laugh instead of discussing work.

Do you enjoy travelling?

Yes, I love travelling and thanks to my work, I get to travel around the world. But trekking is my passion and I do it whenever I can manage some time.

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Which is your favourite destination?

Leh and Ladakh as well as Uttaranchal feature as my favourite destinations, when it comes to travelling. I have gone on treks to Uttaranchal , stayed in tents and spent time under trees. It all has been an awesome experience put together!

What does Sonu Nigam have in store for the audience?

As of now, I have sung the track Ranjha Jogi for Zila Ghaziabad and Har ek friend for the upcoming movie Chashme Buddoor. I am sure the audience will enjoy them.

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Glam world

Dressing rules

If he’s perfectly put-together, he’s bound to make an impression. Here are the new fashion essentials that every man should invest in.

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Basic white shirt We’re judging you if you don’t have a well fitted, crisp white shirt in your closet. “A high thread-count white poplin shirt with a spread collar is your most versatile shirt –both in terms of colour and collar. It can be worn with or without a tie, so it works well for all occasions,” explains Akshay Narvekar of the Bombay Shirt Company, an online label for bespoke shirts. “A proper tailored white shirt will make you look fresh,” adds designer Sanchita Ajjampur.

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Glam world

Clockwise from above: Choose the right cologne along with casual pants, white shirt watch and wayfarers to flaunt that stylish look

It does not occupy much space on the dresser but a man’s fragrance speaks volumes about his personality The Wayfarer It has channelled the effortless style of several Hollywood icons over the decades – right from James Dean to Jude Law. Its 1950s’ classic shape and retro appeal makes the wayfarer a must-have for every male. “The timeless wayfarer always comes back updated as strong as ever. And this season, the tortoiseshell and coloured rims are punctuating every dapper man’s look,” says Anahat Rawal, co-founder of Elitify.com, a luxury portal for menswear.

Custom-made suit Everyone needs a good suit – even James Bond. To avoid a sartorial catastrophe, make sure your suit is well tailored and flatters your body type. “An ideal colour would be solid black, preferably in a wool blend. You could choose between a classic one-button or a two-button style, as per your preference,” says designer Gaurav Gupta.

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Mishra (of the label Huemn) believes it’s time to pack those boring regular square-tip and pointy shoes away. “Rounded brogues are still strong this season,” he advises. Designer Varun Bahl takes shoes very seriously, for they are a part of the final outfit. “I can deal with a badly dressed person, but I can’t forgive bad shoes,” he rues. He recommends investing in Italian brands like Prada or Campanile that thrive on meticulous craftsmanship. “

Gingham st yle One of the most underrated prints, Gingham is a breezy, versatile staple best suited for the Indian summer. What’s neat about this print is that it can work for a Sunday brunch or even a night out. Pair this all-American classic with denim, trousers or even a casual suit. “We personally are big fans of ginghams. A light blue gingham shirt with a skinny collar gives off that laidback vibe,” says Naverkar.

Right ‘man bag’ Designer Gaurav Gupta believes every man should definitely own a soft leather semiformal or casual man bag. “A lot of people in India still perceive it as feminine but it’s a big trend internationally.” However, choosing the right one can be confusing, not to mention intimidating. Here are things to keep in mind: Size matters. Opt for a medium to large size that makes it look masculine and versatile.

Avoid buying anything in nylon, as it will wear out quicker.

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Choose the right shoes and bag for that stylish corporate look, and sleek leather sandals for a casual outing

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f you do have a side part then why not add a little edgy look by growing the front area and sweeping it back to give you that 1940’s look. Very cool.

Extend the casual look to your footwear too, opt for leather sandals Go nautical If you can imagine that you’re perpetually on a yacht vacation, then it’s easy to nail this trend.

“Go preppy with shorts in a contemporary fit that give the same polished appeal which you would expect from high-quality pants,” says Ajjampur. Nimish Shah (of label Shift) says “Invest in a good pair of shorts which either end at the knee or above the knee – nothing too tight. Extend the casual look to your footwear too, by opting for the ever-popular Havaianas or sleek leather sandals.

Chunky watch A timepiece can say as much as your sports car does. Big, bold, large-face watches are the way to go, according to designer Varun Bahl. And you can even make it a part of your everyday look. Choose from brands like Tissot, Fossil and Tag Heuer. But if you don’t mind splurging, check out the options by luxury watchmakers like Breitling, Franck Muller, Omega, Panerai

and Cartier – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Camouflage Keep your eyes peeled for this one, as the runways in New York and Milan are awash with military styles. “The silhouette has graced sportswear collections, tailored jackets, messenger bags, quirky pocket squares, and the ties of Wall Street bankers,” says Rawal. The trick to pulling this look off is to pair them with neutrals.

The right cologne It may not occupy much space on your dresser, but a man’s fragrance speaks volumes about his personality. Colognes are like clothes – they exude your individual style so it’s crucial to pick the right one, and more importantly, one that suits the occasion. If you want to impress at work, then pick a scent that is stimulating and lasting enough to take you from the boardroom to post-work drinks.

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Texture is the word and boring hair needs it!

Blunt straight lines are harsh and harder to maintain. Adding texture is a statement about your confidence, everyone will notice your new found attitude.

Colour for men does not mean black boys!

There are a million options for colour so don’t restrict your hair to 100 shades of brown when you can add a little life be it subtle or over the top, you see in colour then show it in your hair!

There is a lot that can be done with styling and different products, either it be a more formal look or something a little more - there is always a product to give you that look. Seek out advice on what would be best for your hair and the result after.

There is a lot of attention about image consultants becoming so popular of late. There certainly is a connect with your image to what outcomes you have in your life. There is no surprise as to your clothes but hair says so much about a person’s inner self so beware the world has become very competitive and we all need to do whatever we can to stand out from the crowd.

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ll those who believe that celebs are born with a Greek God body, need a reality check.

The fitness trainers of Bollywood hunks like Shahrukh Khan, Amir Khan, Hrithik Roshan or Hollywood divas such as Halle Berry or Jessica Alba, share the toil they take to give the stars perfectly sculpted bodies. And the best part is that - with sweat and dedication, even you can flaunt a fab ab and amazing lean muscles within a few months for sure. All it takes is a bit of reshuffling your busy lifestyle in order to fit in a workout and follow a good diet.

Fit it in The concept of ‘me time’ may differ from one individual to another but the ‘work-out time’ is the most productive ‘me-time’ that one can

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vouch for. If you are looking for motivation to get started, then just pin up some poster of the hunk or diva whom you aspire to look like and get going. Satyajit Chourasia, is the celebrity trainer who helped Amir Khan transform himself in Ghajni with a beefed up body. From the host of celebrities on his clientele, Hrithik Roshan probably has the most desirable body if one has to go by the number of fan following.

But sharing some secrets, Chourasia says, “Hrithik is not genetically blessed and has had a lot of issues and fractures all over his body.

But what has helped him to sculpt his ravishing body is his dedication and consistency. So nobody can be too busy to find time for exercising on a daily basis.” As a simple tip he suggests that one can take out at least 5 minutes in a day’s time, to do simple floor exercises in any corner of the room or office.

To begin with, simple squats and planks can help one to burn a lot of fat and then the time span can be increased to 10 minutes and so on.

Take your pick These days there are many forms of exercising that one can opt for. One can also mix and match fun activities with the use of interesting equipment. Celeb trainer Prashant Sawant shares, “To train Shahrukh Khan for Jab Tak Hai Jaan we used ViPR ( Vitality, Performance and Reconditioning) tool that gave him a quick total body work out and helped him to burn fat faster. He was so excited about this new form that he bought his personal ViPR kit as an extension of his fitness equipment. In fact, the celebs are always eager to try out new forms of staying fit that certainly keeps them going.”

There are some people who barter exercise with dieting. So since they work-out here and there, they do not pay much heed to the yo-yo diet and munch on whatever they fancy. International fitness trainer Ramona Braganza who has trained the likes of Halle Berry and Jessica Alba emphasizes, “Your diet is equally important. So not knowing how many calories a day you are taking as compared to how much you should be ideally having, is not a good idea.”

Accompanied by their trainers, celebs here are seen flaunting their super fit bodies

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Follow the stars Protein shakes are great for building muscles.

Diet is equally important, so be aware of your calorie intake.

Simple squats and planks can help one to burn a lot of fat.

There are no short cuts to cardio and weight training.

Like food, the body needs good rest as well; so sleeping for at least seven hours is recommended new breed of Bollywood celebrities make their debut with great bodies, there are veterans who have changed their persona with newly formed toned muscles even in their late 30s.

Sawant who has trained many celebrities says, “I have trained actors who are in their 40s, but that has not affected their goal of getting a great body. It is more about training your mind. In fact, I always suggest my clients to work out when they are not in a rush and the mind is calm. For Ajay Devgn it works best in the mornings to exercise while for Shahrukh it’s late nights. Some people listen to music to calm their minds while exercising, SRK mostly does without music.”

Ramona shares, “I have trained Jessica Alba for more than 12 years and Halle Berry more than 3 years. In fact, when they got pregnant, I was training them upto 6 months into their pregnancies and later for them to get back into shape. While Jessica was in her 20s and Halle in her 40s, it was not a big challenge for either of them. It is about having a positive attitude in life and not giving up because you are of a certain age.”

Burst those my ths Myths are things that we live by and they sometimes become a great excuse for hiding sheer laziness. And working out at least 3 to 5 days a week will help you get there and maintain it for the future. If you thought morning alone is the best time to exercise, then the truth is that you can hit the gym anytime.

Chourasia points out, “It is important to sweat it out on the treadmill and at times a bit extra when you go easy on your diet. Honestly a palm size serving of anything is fine but you need the alcohol flow under control. People in the West party hard but they have lean bodies as they make sure to burn it out at the gym and go fresh to office the next day.” Like food, the body needs good rest as well. So sleeping for at least seven hours is recommended.

As far as smoking is concerned, Sawant shares, “Smoking does make a person tired and thus affects the performance level. Since the lungs get affected over a period of time, it is best to keep it under control. Unless you sweat it out, you can never get those toxins out of the system and allow endorphins to make you feel all good from inside!

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‘spice speaker sound system’. Dylan Martorell’s intelligent and interesting installation uses the frequencies of sub-bass to generate specific clouds of mixed spice. The Scottish artist who lives in Australia has built his work seasoned with a local masala that includes fenugreek, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon.

“Never knew pungency (in any smell) can be this fascinating,” shrugs Briton Michelangelo Bendandi of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), after coming out of the young Martorell’s section at Fort Kochi’s Aspinwall House, the main venue of the pioneering three-month festival that is slated to conclude this March 13.

Such is the sylvan nature of the sprawling heritage building that is Aspinwall by the seaside that the visit might naturally think of Kerala’s spices - something that has given the country’s slender southern strip a global flavour for long. The biennale is definitely much beyond being a refreshing celebration of its commercial glory of the yore. In fact, it is more about the state’s contemporary artistic contributions, even while taking a peek at its rich heritage and striving for a grand link between the two points in time. That is clear from the very name of the latest edition to the biennale editions on the planet.

Amalgam of cultures For the first time, two places are hosting the same extravaganza that is meant to be held every second year. As a fast-developing coastal metropolis in the developing world, Kochi should be a familiar word for globe-trotters, but what exactly is Muziris? Actually, Muziris - an Arabic-laced pronunciation of ‘Muchiri’ in local Malayalam language - used to be even more cosmopolitan than present-day Kochi.

That, for almost one-and-a-half millennia, until a suspected tsunami washed away much of that port-city in 1341, leading to the formation of Kochi as a natural harbour, 30 km south of it.

The KBF brilliantly sought to connect Kerala’s update on art and presenting a platform to unveil the heritage backing of the state. Result was a splendid set of installations stemming from this historical perspective. A couple of such works of art sharing the same hall at the British-era Aspinwall House can best epitomize this pattern. The 162-year-old

Kochi has opened its ‘godowns’ to showcase many images of the region’s less-popular history warehouse has septuagenarian celebrity Vivan Sundaram’s installation made of discarded pottery shards arranged adjacent to Subodh Gupta’s huge country-boat that is a metaphor for refugees’ travails following natural disasters. For, both are essentially portrayals against the backdrop of the loss of Muziris, traced to Kodungallur area in Thrissur district.

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Veteran artist Gulam Mohammed Sheikh of western India’s art city of Baroda in Gujarat notes with a smirk, “Kochi has opened its ‘godowns’ to showcase many images of the region’s less-popular history.” That apart, contemporary art has an omnipresent quality at the biennale. As if to promote its ‘impulsive’ quality, the organisers are entertaining ‘unscheduled’ arts at the various venues.

Free-spiritedness on the part of visiting artists and the organisers has led to the coming up on certain ‘unscheduled’ frescoes and installations at the biennale. For instance, quite a few painters and students from within India and abroad came to the city as curious visitors at the biennale, but ended up doing a wall painting (even on the street fences) or installations in the open.

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government’s benefit. Indeed, past experiences show that biennale cities of the world have shown making a giant leap forward in terms of monetary influx besides finding a new stamp on the international tourist map. “The eventual result of our endeavour won’t be any different,” says KBF president Bose Krishnamachari, a co-curator of the biennale. “The veterans in the field of visual art in Kerala couldn’t perhaps digest a young generation initiating a paradigm-altering event like the biennale. But then, we went on with what we had planned,” he said. Sure, success tastes sweeter after bouts of challenges.

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Dance drama The colourful dresses and enthralling dance movements take Chhau to a different level of entertainment.

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or Indian cinemagoers, their brush with Chhau may have been the scene from Anurag Basu’s movie Barfi in which Ranbir Kapoor is seen wearing a Chhau mask and pulling a rickshaw that makes you laugh. But in reality Chhau is much more entertaining than just putting on a mask.

Colourful transformation In villages of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Chhau dancers transform to Mahishasura, Ganesha or may be Duryodhana as they put on colourful and resplendent masks and dance vigorously to the beating of traditional Indian drums such as Dhol, Dhumba, Nagara, Dhansa and Chadchadi. They

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either depict village life or epic battle of demon Mahishasura with Goddess Durga in all their vigour. Some even impersonate animal, bird, hunter, rainbow, night or flower. Be it some village festival or some cultural event, the war cries of chhau dancers electrify the atmosphere with their lyrical movements like few other dance form.

Though initially practiced as a folk dance form in Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, Chhau is now a well-respected and popular dance form of India. Some say Chhau is believed to have found its origin from ‘Chhaya’ (the shadow) while others say the name may have originated from the practice March 2013 98 www.spiceroutemag.com

of dancers performing while wearing masks (also known as Chhau). A few others say the word Chhau has been derived from the word ‘Chhauni’(military camp) as Chhau was performed to entertain the Oriya warriors inside the camp.

Chhau was a dance formed, founded and sustained mainly by the royal family of Seraikella though it was practiced by Mayurbhanj in Orissa and Purulia of West Bengal. With royal patronage, Chhau dance flourished and other kings borrowed the idea.

Chhau travelled to Mayurbhanj when an aide of Mayurbhanj king Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanja Deo (1868-1882) saw the Sareikela

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Chhau draws substantially from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and from folk and tribal elements up the dance. When the Mayurbhanj king died in 1912, in the condolence letter, George-V wrote: “The Queen and I are grieved to hear the death of Maharaja of Mayurbhanj.

Please convey to Maharani our sincere condolences in her sorrow. We remember of course the important part taken by the Maharaja in connection with the pageant on the maidan and our pleasure in seeing him on that occasion”. dance and requested the king to develop the dance. But unlike Sareikela and Mayurbhanj, the Chhau dance form in Purulia was sustained by local people.

Growing recognition When British Emperor George-V and Queen Mary came visiting in 1912, the dance was for the first time performed at Kolkata to welcome them. The British royalty seems to have lapped

Chhau draws substantially from epics like the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and also from folk and tribal elements. Unlike other Indian classical dance forms, the dancers here sway to beating of drums as vocal music in Chhau hardly exists.

The Sareikela masks made from clay and mud help in expressing the mood of the dance.

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bharan celebrates ‘International Women’s Day’ with a month-long ‘Ladies Special’ promotion. This promotion will run through the month of March, 2013 and offers loads of exciting and attractive prizes. Through this promotion, Abharan wishes to make their women customers feel special. Fabulous prizes like gift hampers with cosmetics, daily, weekly and bumper prizes will surely make them special. The offer is on at the Abharan outlets in Udupi, Mangalore and Shimoga from March 1 to 31, 2013.

Purity that transcends time Ever since Sri Burde Sadananda Kamath established Abharan in 1935, it has continued to preserve its shining qualities of integrity, quality control and providing innovative

designs. Thanks to the untiring efforts of Mr.Madhukar S Kamath, Mr. Subhas M. Kamath, Mr. Dayanand Kamath and Mr. Mahesh M. Kamath, Abharan is always ahead and keeps pace with the changing times.

Today, it has sprawling showrooms in Udupi, Shimoga and Mangalore. Recently Abharan has renovated its Shimoga showroom to serve its customers with better ambience, wider space and a whole new range of jewellery. Moreover, Abharan has opened an exclusive silver showroom in Udupi and Mangalore, which showcases an exciting range of corporate gifts, designer items, decorative pieces and silver jewellery. Come, step in to our showrooms at Udupi, Mangalore and Shimoga and celebrate Ladies Special – a month-long celebration of women.

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The same mask may express different forms of gesture and stance showing anguish and happiness at different times. The Purulia masks on the other hand has a quality of earthiness and the dances express the message of triumph of good over evil. Though masks represent static emotion, the right neck movement by the artist express the mood of the dance.

However, Mayurbhanj Chhau excels without the use of masks. Without masks Mayurbhanj Chhau dancer and actors have more freedom for movement making the dance movements become visual poetry.

Now UNESCO has accorded world heritage status to Saraikela, Mayurbhanj and Purulia Chhau dance. So next time you are in Orissa, Jharkhand or West Bengal during summer, drop all your works to see the dance that is free, intense, stormy dynamic yet lyrical.

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e was born deaf. In his early 20s, he was working without a hike in salary for over two years. This despite his hard work and the fact that he was a graduate and adept in tally and typing skills. Meet Rakesh. Today, he is eagerly looking forward to joining Barclays. “I am enjoying the new found love and respect I am receiving from my friends and relatives for this achievement. I want to prove myself so that many more differently abled people get such opportunities,� says Rakesh, who owes this change to a training stint with v-shesh, a Chennai-based impact enterprise. Rakesh and many other such differently-abled people compel us to believe that it is not one’s physical attributes which are responsible for all his/her difficulties but the external factors, the barriers created by the non-inclusive society which we live in. Social change (the removal of disabling barrier) is the solution and here comes the changemaker v-shesh in the picture.

They believe that impairment is irrelevant or neutral but never a disadvantage.

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Giving hope The organisation increases employment and quality of life for persons with disability (PwD) in India by offering affordable vocational education and job placement services for jobseekers and corporations. It also runs a suite of revenue-generating programs that reduce prejudice against disability and help families, colleagues and communities engaged with PwD as equals. “Of the 70 million PwD living in India, many are socially isolated and economically marginalized. Most working-age PwD are highly dependent on their families, those few who have jobs are often underemployed at low wages,” informs v-shesh co-founder P Rajasekharan.

“We seek a world where people with disabilities can reach their full potential by finding meaningful employment,” he adds.

What is unique or rather innovative about the v-shesh - for profit concept is that unlike other charity-based initiatives in the field of disability, it treats PwD as customers and not beneficiaries so as to protect their self-esteem and dignity which would help them gel into the mainstream easily. “By charging our disabled students an affordable fee, we encourage them to demand a high-quality service, and we give them the dignity of being treated as valued customers. We also integrate PwD into our broader vocational training program (we have graduated over 1,000 students in total over the past 12 months) so disabled clients do not feel stigmatized or pitiable,” says Rajasekharan.

our customers through the aforementioned project activities involving alumni, family members, and community members. Through this holistic approach, v-shesh aims to create a society that fully includes and values people with disabilities. But as always things are easier said than done and here also on the demand side many employers do not hire qualified PwD because they fail to recognize the value a PwD could add to their organizations.

The organisation addresses this demand gap by offering workshops that help employers recognize the potential value of PwD hires.

It helps companies hire PwD by customizing v-shesh’s EQUIP training to match individual employer needs; matching PwD with jobs that fit their interests and qualifications; suggesting minor workplace accommodations for PwD; organizing workplace activities that create disability-friendly work environments; and providing continuous post-placement support.

v-shesh aims to create a society that fully includes and values people with disabilities

The organisation does the job of providing “the first job which is the biggest hurdle” for these differently abled people. The organisation’s for-profit, market-based initiative is innovative in the disability field because its impact and potential to scale are not dependent on grants or subsidies. Sustainability is ensured by charging a nominal tuition fee at most vocational training programs, with 50 per cent payable only after placement. Employers pay v-shesh market-rate commercial fees for candidate referral and placement.

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Bringing smiles to the faces of differently-abled people, v-shesh is adding colours to the life of these people

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They might be an Indian enterprise operating for last four years but v-shesh’s endeavours sure hold significance at global level as research shows that disabled people are more likely than the rest of the population to live in grinding poverty. Disability is not rare. It can affect 10-20 percent of a country’s population, a percentage that is expected to grow because of poor health care and nutrition

a Helping hand For donations and other information, contact www.v-shesh.com Matching PwD with jobs that fit their interests and qualifications.

Suggesting minor workplace accommodations for PwD. Organizing workplace activities that create disability-friendly work environments.

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early in life, growing elderly populations and violent civil conflicts.

Even malnutrition and drinking bad water can rob people of their sight. Earthquakes and other natural disasters take their toll. HIV/AIDS, measles, polio, traffic accidents, work injuries, discarded explosives, mothers who abuse drugs during pregnancy - all can ravage people’s hearing and their intellectual and emotional senses and wreck limbs and bodies, relegating millions to the margins of society. The results can be devastating, both to the individuals and to national economies. So unless disabled people are brought into the development mainstream, it will be impossible to cut poverty. Addressing disability is a significant part of reducing poverty. Bringing disabled people out of the corners and back alleys of society, and empowering them to thrive in the bustling center of national life, will do much to improve the lives of many from among the poorest of the poor around the world.

With the success rate of over 70-80 per cent placement from the 400-plus trained candidates and with the goal of further increasing their foothold in what they call “a business but not charity”, v-shesh surely provides a ray of hope for the differently-abled population.

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Medical Tourism

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Indian healthcare sector is at its best today, attracting patients from across the world are coming here for medical treatments.

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ndia is writing a new chapter of growth in healthcare services. Today every city in India has hospitals with state-of-the-art medical diagnostics facilities and high tech patient treatment systems. Even in smaller towns, new hospitals are mushrooming improving the quality of life of people in the country. Many factors have contributed to this growth story, which includes various initiatives from both government and private sector. Apart from these initiatives, one another factor that has helped the growth is the new-age-patient who looks for the best treatment money can buy. Today people from middle class and upper class families are willing to spend good amount of money on healthcare and wellness, if provided with best treatment and facilities.

Agrippa Destiny, a 39-year-old Nigerian husband and father, faced a lifetime of pain and financial difficulty after a brutal attack by armed bandits left him with severe facial deformities. Although Mr. Destiny survived multiple gunshot wounds, the lower half of his face was destroyed, leaving him unable to eat, drink, or speak. With few reconstructive opportunities available in his native Nigeria, Mr. Destiny and his wife came to India in search of medical experts who would be able to help him regain

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a semblance of his prior life. Fortunately, Mr. Destiny was admitted to the Sagar Hospital in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, where he has undergone multiple reconstructive surgeries at the expert hands of Dr. Girish Rao and his team, and can now begin to envision a brighter future than he had ever imagined possible.

While not all of the international patients who seek medical care in India have stories that are quite as dramatic as Mr. Destiny’s, his case illustrates that medi-tourism offers patients with an affordable alternative form of healthcare which often exceeds that which they would receive in their home country. As demonstrated by Mr. Destiny’s incredibly positive experiences at the Sagar Hospital in Jayanagar, Karnataka has become a hub for high-quality, responsive medical care fo r international patients from Africa, the Middle East, South East, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Patients who might otherwise face exceptionally long waittimes and prohibitively expensive fees for a range of services including cardiac care, pediatric surgery, cancer treatment, and cosmetic surgery are able to quickly and easily have their medical needs met in a professional and welcoming environment that puts patient needs first.

Undoubtedly, it can be incredibly daunting for international patients to come to India in search of medical care. Many of these patients are extremely ill and must cope with language and cultural barriers which could negatively impact on their experience in Karnataka. However, the International Patient Program at Sagar Hospitals has gone out of its way to minimize all of the discomforts that overseas patients might experience. This includes connecting patients with patient-care coordinators who help with everything from travel and accommodations arrangements to ensuring that interpreters are available to help bridge the communications gap between patient and staff. This high level of care, coupled with the fact that world-class medical treatment is

What is your vision for the healthcare domain? How do you see Sagar Hospitals growing?

Sagar Hospitals is proud to provide a wide range of healthcare services which support our long-term vision of good health for both Indian and international patients at an affordable cost. At Sagar Hospitals, we aim to treat all of our patients with the kindness, respect, and care that they deserve, while also ensuring that the cost of such services remains fair and competitive. Sagar Hospitals will continue to deliver superior patient care like our Home Health Care program in Karnataka which reaches out to senior citizens and other such programmes. Additionally, Sagar Hospitals will continue to focus on healthcare innovations that combine state-of-the-art medical equipment with a highly-trained and motivated staff to provide excellent care.

What are your views on the medical regulations in the country?

It is critical that hospitals in both the public and private sector are held to a greater level of accountability and responsibility than they are presently. This is true in the private sector, where clinics and other medical providers have increased at a rapid rate with very little in the way of government oversight to ensure patient safety. Sagar Hospitals strongly supports the introduction of medical regulations in the hopes of eliminating medical negligence and malpractice in both the public and

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private sector.

Please throw light on your expansion plan in south India?

Sagar Hospitals has made expansion in South India a priority so that we can help to bring affordable healthcare services within reach of those living in South India’s tier two and three cities. Currently, we are focusing on expansions which will bring quality medical care to residents in South India’s tier two and three cities; we intend to start with Davengere before moving on to other cities such as Hubli, Mangalore, Belgaum, and Bellary.

What are your initiatives and measures treating poor patients?

The economic disparities which exist in our nation, especially when it comes to accessing medical care, continues to be one of our foremost concerns at Sagar Hospitals. Clearly, public sector hospitals are falling short when it comes to providing reliable and effective patient care, and we have taken a number of initiatives to address this growing problem. For example, we have introduced the Health Hearts for All (HHFA) program at all of our hospitals, thereby allowing lowincome cardiac patients to access financial assistance such as loans and installment plans to pay for their treatment. As a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we offer free camps in and around Bangalore city.

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Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru

Dr. Rohit Shetty, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon, Consultant - Dept of Neuro- Ophthalmology & Electrophysiology Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore.

Private healthcare industry in India holds the credit of bringing state-of-theart treatments available at these facilities for approximately one third of the cost of similar services at Western hospitals, has helped to make the Sagar Hospitals in Karnataka a highly sought after destination for international patients who desire immediate, affordable, and superior medical care.

For Indians, lifestyle is becoming more and more sedentary. Everything that people need today is just a phone call away, keeping them away from the physical exercise.

The sedentary life and unhealthy eating habits along with stress contribute towards numerous disorders and diseases.

Some of the most common and serious non communicable diseases faced by the world today include diseases like obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, heart diseases and stroke. In the last three decades, there has been a huge rise in the incidence of prevalence of these chronic, non-communicable diseases all over world.

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arayana Nethralaya presents the ‘Center for Occupational Dry Eye (CODE)’ which is the first of its kind in India. It is exclusively designed for and targeted at tackling the growing problem of dry eye. CODE is equipped with the latest in dry eye assessment technology, and is one of the few centres in the world which has the capability to evaluate and manage dry eye in such detail.

Multiple tests have traditionally been described to evaluate dry eye but unfortunately no single test is infallible. New methods of evaluation like the tear osmolarity, LipiView tear film interferometry and meibography (available at CODE) are useful

adjuncts to dry eye evaluation.

Tear osmolarity assesses the chemical nature of tears while the LipiView tear film interferometry evaluates the stability of the tear film and its lipid layer. These tests enable us to micromanage the problem of dry eye. In addition the LipiFlow thermal pulsation system for treatment of severe evaporative dry eye has given a new dimension to treatment options available to patients.

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Dr. K.Bhujang Shetty receiving Karnataka Rajostava Award

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rate of 30 percent, making it a `9,500 crore industry by 2015. Cardiovascular diseases is one of the leading cause of death among lifestyle related disorders. At present, India bears around 60 per cent of the world’s heart disease burden. Nearly 95 per cent of the people who develop a fatal cardiovascular disease have at least one of the major lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

All these disorders are interlinked and lead to developing nasty complications involving almost all parts of body. A person suffers from diabetes (defined as fasting blood sugar > 126mg/dl or random blood sugar > 200mg/dl) when the person’s body fails to control the glucose (sugar) content in the body. Around 80 per cent of diabetes is attributable to excess weight. Around 26 per cent of obese people experience high blood pressure levels. High blood pressure or hypertension (defined as a blood pressure = 140/90 mmHg or more) is an extremely common co-morbid condition in diabetes, affecting 20–60 per cent of people with diabetes, depending on obesity, ethnicity, and age.

The rate of growth of the health care industry in India is moving ahead with the pharmaceutical industry and the software industry of the country. The Indian healthcare industry is seen to be growing at a rapid pace and is expected to become a US$280 billion industry by 2020. Worth over $ 17 billion Health care industry in India is worth $17 billion and is anticipated to grow by 13% every year. Much has been said and done in the health care sector for bringing about improvement. The health care industry in India is reckoned to be the engine of the economy in the years to come. The health care sector encompasses health care instruments, health care in the retail market, hospitals enrolled to the

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heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when the blood flow to a part of heart is blocked for a long enough time so that the affected part of the heart muscle is damaged or dead.

Prime reason for the incidence of heart attack is narrowing of the blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrition to the heart muscle due to formation of fatty deposits (plaques).

The main symptoms of heart attack include • pain or discomfort in the chest area that doesn’t go away; • the pain may spread to the left or right arm, or may spread to the neck and jaw; • you may sense sickness or short of breath.

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Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing that many people depict when they think of a heart attack. The symptoms may begin slowly, causing mild pain and discomfort and even they can occur at rest or while a person is active.

If you suspect that a person has suffered an episode of heart attack call for the emergency medical help line and ensures the person is supported until medical care is provided. The patient should be shifted to the hospital at the earliest time (within 1 h) since the onset of the incident because the earlier the medical assistance, the lesser the damage to the heart.

The treatment options include primary angioplasty (a procedure to re-open the blocked vessel), which is a gold standard treatment or thrombolysis (bursting the clot using medicines).

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hospital networks etc. Rising income levels and a growing elderly population are all factors that are driving this growth.

In addition, changing demographics, disease profiles and the shift from chronic to lifestyle diseases in the country has led to increased spending on healthcare delivery

hile 70 per cent of India is living in semi-urban and rural areas, 80 per cent of India’s healthcare facilities are located in urban/metro areas are inaccessible to this large segment..

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runs seventeen hospitals across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; with new hospitals coming up in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. At each of our hospitals, we provide primary and secondary care with emphasis on prevention. Basic specialties at each hospital include pediatrics, gynecology, medicine, and surgery. In addition Vaatsalya leads

hospitals in Tier II and Tier III towns in India - eleven hospitals in Karnataka and six in Andhra Pradesh, totaling 1200+ beds, Vaatsalya is the first and the largest hospital network of its kind in India.

in providing dialysis services in North Karnataka; with dialysis centers at Bijapur, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli and Shimoga. Recently honored with the Porter Prize 2012, Vaatsalya has been recognized globally as a leader in strategy for redefining the idea of patient care and fundamentally challenging the economic models in the healthcare industry.

With latest amenities and infrastructure, the healthcare sector in India is one of prominent contributors to the country’s medical scene. Highly qualified doctors and scientists, state-of-the-art technology and low costs have helped India, especially India is an attractive destination for medical tourism, clinical studies, and research and development (R&D) programs. A growing elderly population paired with a rise in income levels also emphasise the need for better facilities in the country. The sector comprises the hospitals and allied sectors such as diagnostics and pathology, medical equipment and supplies, and medical tourism The World Health Organization ( WHO) identified India as one of the few nations that will boast of maximum number of lifestyle related disorders in the near future. The situation in India is quite alarming. Lifestyle disorders are becoming more and more common and affecting the younger population as compared to the people in other developed nations. Hence, the population at risk shifts from age group of 40+ to maybe the age group of 30+ or even younger.

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This leads to worse outcomes in terms of complications and losses in both life as well as finances. Already considered as the diabetes capital of the world, India now appears to be heading towards gaining another dubious distinction of becoming the lifestyle-related disease capital as well.

When diabetes, hypertension and obesity appear together, they are commonly known as the ‘Metabolic Syndrome’. The prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) and stroke increases significantly with the presence of Metabolic Syndrome and is responsible for up to 80 per cent of deaths in people with Type 2 Diabetes. This trend is particularly alarming because it is a big menace not only to individual’s heath but has a huge social and economic burden, both on an individual as well as nation.

Being physically active is also essential for healthy life.

Exercising regularly for about 30 to 45 minutes each day will reduce considerable risk for obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, heart diseases and almost all life style disorders.

Even with hectic schedules one can increase physical activity by; taking stairs instead of elevators, taking pets for walk, doing some house hold work, playing with kids and so on.

But even if one has one of these disorders one can live a fairly normal life by taking proper treatment along with lifestyle changes. And if one has any of the other disorders like diabetes, blood pressure, heart diseases, this small weight loss can reduce the amount of medications one needs. Good glucose control is essential. By controlling blood sugar levels, one can reduce the damage caused to the blood vessels. Many studies have shown that early and appropriate use of insulin can not only prevent short-term complications, but also reduce long-term effects of poorly controlled diabetes and also add flexibility and health in life of person with diabetes. Ideally blood pressure should

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While these products do not cure diabetes or the complications associated with it, they address the burning, stinging and numbing sensations felt by those affected; and

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be below130/80 mm/Hg. If more than that, it can lead to several complications. High cholesterol and triglycerides level can also hasten the development of heart diseases. In the ideal scenario LDL should be below 100 mg/dl and HDL level should be at least 40 mg/dL. Thirty per cent of patients of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension do not experience any symptoms. When a person gets symptoms, the disease is already advanced.

Comprehensive yearly health check up after the age of 30 is absolutely necessary. Balanced diet, Healthy lifestyle, Exercise, appropriate medication and proper monitoring are all essential to curb the pandemic of life style disorders.

It becomes obvious we need to shield our bodies from the health monsters like diabetes, cholesterol, skin eruptions, blood pressure etc. It is easy to attain healthy body, provided you stick to the regime. We are not saying assault your hunger pangs. We are only saying adopt healthy habits like cutting on sugar, replace coffee and tea with green tea, add fruits and raw vegetables in your diet and go low on fat. All the fat that you eat is processed by the liver, fat takes away all the energy from liver to process regular detoxification the organ performs. Liver transforms toxins and chemicals into water-soluble substances for easy excretion process conducted by kidneys. Fried, high on sugar food takes a toll on the liver functioning and hence should be avoided.

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We would like carve a niche segment for subsidized community healthcare services with the best facilities available to treat the poor and the needy.

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Specs: Big graphical screen (2.4” x 1.6”), high-contrast white lighting, display weigh in kg, lb, st, max weight capacity: 180 kg (396 lb), graduation: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) - 4 sensors, uses 4 1.5V AAA batteries.

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Connox Menu - Wine Thermometer You must serve whites like Chenin Blancs, Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs, and regular Chardonnays at 7 degrees Celsius. Anything cooler, and the aromas and flavours are diluted. Don’t spoil your Bordeaux, Merlot, Shiraz or Zinfandel. To get such precision for the palate Mr. Connoisseur, what you need is a Menu Wine Thermometer like this one.

Specs: Robust build, slips around neck of any type of wine bottle, fast response and large font reading in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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Milagrow Home Cleaning Robots If you’re sick and tired of your maid’s erratic attendance pattern or sloppy sweeping competencies, a cleaning robot maybe the need of the hour for you. This auto-schedule, auto-charge, auto-obstacle detecting robot can scrub, clean as well as UV disinfect every square inch of accessible floor and carpet area in a room (including corners) totally independent of any monitoring by you. Obstacle detection sensors prevent it from banging into furniture and other animate and inanimate objects.

Specs: 4 models with varying capabilities and functions, autointelligent and remote controlled, cordless, auto-charging, dirt detection, up to 1 litre bagless dustbin Price: ` 10,990-`18,990

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Portable Nail Dryer Fan For tips And Toes Ladies, don’t you wish the polish would dry faster? This portable nail dryer is just such a gadget. Unlike the bulky and cumbersome nail dryer you find in parlours and saloons, this one is small and can easily be tucked away into a drawer when not required. Since it is battery powered, you don’t have to bother with storing and untangling cables either. And it works for both finger and toe nails.

Specs: Compact and portable, wireless, two AA batteries, 15cm x 10cm x 6cm size Price: `1,500

Remote Control Pillow One of the most frequently sought-after devices at home is the TV remote. This geeky looking cushion will not only make it easier to relax on but also ensure do double duty as a full-function TV remote that is difficult to lose sight of. Ease to pair with popular models of TVs, DVD players and satellite and cable set-top boxes, the Remote Control Pillow can be used to work with upto six different gadgets.

Specs: Universal remote control, codes for over 500 remote control devices, Works with up to 6 different appliances, smart auto shutdown feature, easy to use large buttons Price: `2,500

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Himmatwala The remake of 80s superhit film Himmatwala is set to release this month with Ajay Devgn and Tamannah as its lead actors. The action-comedy film Himmatwala revolves around the story of a poor widow’s son, who returns from the big city to avenge the death of his father who was an honest school teacher humiliated by a corrupt zamindar. Zarina Wahab will be acting as Devgn’s mother in the movie. The film also carries the famous tiger vs hero fight sequel in it. Watch it if you are a die-hard Devgn fan and his recently developed taste for this kind of comedy. However, in the era of sequels and remakes please don’t expect quality or story.

I, me aur main Release date: Mar 1 Cast: John Abraham, Prachi Desai, Chitrangda Singh Director: Kapil Sharma

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster returns Release date: Mar 8 Cast: Jimmy Shergill, Mahi Gill, Irrfan Khan, Soha Ali Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia

Jolly LLB Release Date: Mar 29 Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tamannaah, Paresh Rawal, Mahesh Manjrekar Director: Sajid Khan

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Upcoming Hollywood caper Gi Joe: Retaliation Another Hollywood sequel of the 2009 high grosser G.I. JOE: RISE OF THE COBRA. Paramount pictures takes you forward with the G.I. Joes not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Badly beaten, outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes make a desperate plan to overthrow Cobra Commander and take back the world, with their secret black operation called the “Second American Revolution”, which involves the return of the original G.I. Joe General Joseph Colton.

Release date: Mar 15 Cast: Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Boman Irani, Rishi Kapoor Director: Subash Kapoor

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Women of vison Launched around International Women’s Day in March, the book is a well written tribute to Indian women achievers who have climbed the ladder of professional success with elan.

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he month of March is synonymous to Holi, the festival we all simply love! The festival of colours that heralds the arrival of spring is round the corner. Colours, sweets and merriment is what maketh Holi. Days before Holi, children start preparing by acquiring water balloons, buying fanciest of pichkaris, vibrant gulals and water colours in different shades and wait for the day when loudspeakers yell ‘Holi ke din dil khil jate hain, rango me

rang mil jaate hain’. What’s your favourite Holi song? How do you plan to celebrate Holi this year? Let’s find out how our fellow Indians are celebrating Holi this year!

Paint the town Though Holi is the most vibrant festival in India, it is celebrated particularly in Northern India where people smear each other with loads of powdered colours and throw coloured water at each other. A week before the festival, children start raiding the kitchens where March 2013 134 www.spiceroutemag.com

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Liquid colours are mostly acquired from industrial dyes and can lead to severe skin and eye allergies their mothers usually busy making pakwan and delicacies like gujiyas, nimki, chakri and laddoos for Holi. Overall, people indulge in the revellery with food and colours. Holi also marks the beginning of Hindu month Phagun, which arrives with the promise of warm days ahead and spring. Though, there is hardly a downside to this exuberance, Holi is an occasion which makes people go high on chemical based colours and gulal.

Did you know all the dark greens available around Holi come from copper sulphate, while magenta comes from chromium iodide? Silvers and blacks get that sheen because powdered glass is added to these. Forget skin allergies and eye irritations, when you would wash these colours off your bodies these harsh substances will percolate in the soil or enter the rivers, thus polluting the environment.

Synthetic dyes and colours have taken the Indian markets by storm and are filled with greasy toxic chemical based colours that can have adverse affects on the skin and respiratory systems. Chemical Holi colours from China have also flooded our markets and seem to have a very harsh and toxic effect especially on children who are vulnerable to the inferior quality and dangerous toxins like lead and mercury. The liquid colours are mostly acquired from industrial dyes and can lead to severe skin allergies and eye infections.

Now that winter has tidily tucked up in the attic, the month of March is perfect to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this splendid festival. Now that Holi is round the corner on March 27, get yourself ready for the most colourful party India will celebrate in 2013.

Enjoy this Holi without worrying about the harsh after effect of colors. This month, go desi and make your own non toxic colours.

In recent times, brands like Tatha, Khadi Gramodyog, Haridarshan and FabIndia have introduced organic holi colours that are made

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from natural ingredients available on your kitchen shelf. Made from natural substances and flowers, these colours don’t have any adverse affects neither on environment nor on our skins. For the occasion, Tatha has introduces organic Holi colours made from turmeric, alum, beligora, hibiscus, indigo that come in five colour variants - blue, red, green, yellow, orange and are beautifully packed in earthen pots.

Organic options Did you know that Holi can be fun and harmless if you play with environment-friendly natural colors. These are not only cheap but can also be made easily at home. Don’t fret, making holi colours with natural ingriedients is a very easy task. Calling all you children to come together with your friends and participate in a homemade colour-making spree. Chuck chemical colours - the perils of Holi, and indulge in making gulal and watercolours and play a natural holi.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of natural colours. To begin with, you can experiment with different flowers, fruits and vegetables. For instance, if you have access to tomatoes or black grapes in your refrigerator, just crush them and your liquid purple and

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Holistic Holi Do not buy synthetic colours and loose powdered dyes.

Apply a thick layer of moisturizer, petroleum jelly or coconut oil on your face and other exposed parts of the body to prevent dyes and colours from coming into direct contact with your skin.

Oil your hair well so that residue from the dyes does not get stuck to your scalp.

Wear clothes with long sleeves and full length bottoms to protect your skin.

red is ready. Since grapes are bundled with Vitamin C and tomatoes with lycopene, your skin will glow after the use! You can also play with flower petals, the way Holi is celebrated in Vrindavan during the week long festive celebrations. Otherwise, you can also choose to crush different leaves, flowers and plants to make eco-friendly natural colours. You can use water colours by using flowers like marigold, butterfly pea, China rose or vegetables like beetroot and plants like mehendi. These dyes are not at all toxic and do not cause any harm to the skin and eyes. You can also make natural gulal at home.

Burst of vibrancy Turmeric is a natural gulal which can be used directly to the skin. Get sparkling yellows from flowers like amaltas, marigold, and yellow chrysanthemums that yield different shades of yellow. You just have to dry the petals of these flowers in shade and crush them to obtain a fine powder. You can mix the powders with

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besan or can use separately. Flame of the Forest, known as tesu and palash in Indian launguages, is a great source of wonderful yellow colour. These flowers can be soaked overnight in water and can also be boiled to obtain a fragrant yellowish orange coloured water. Indian legends believe, Lord Krishna used Tesu flowers to play Holi.

To make garden fresh green colour, you can use henna powder with equal quantity of any flour. Dry henna will not leave any colour on your face and can be brushed off easily.

You can also make wet green colour by mixing henna powder, paste of spinach, coriander or mint in one litre of water. Acquire beautiful red colour by using red sandalwood powder, which is immensely beneficial for the skin. This can easily be used as red gulal. If you want more options, you can choose to dry red hibiscus flowers in shade and then grind it. You can also use pomegranate peels or lime powder boiled in water to make wet red colour.

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Each classroom has interactive smart class teaching aids. The students have a wide choice of subjects to pursue Engineering, Medical and Commerce streams at Grade 11-12. Beyond this, the School focuses on extracurricular activities such as music, dance, theatre, art, craft and creative writing.

The school has student exchange tie-up with Abbots Bromley School, Staffordshire and St. Francis College, Hertfordshire which are also all girls schools in United Kingdom. A multipurpose auditorium and amphitheater provide opportunities for the school to congregate for lectures and performances.

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tennis, basketball, badminton courts, an all weather swimming pool, shooting range, horse riding, squash court etc, besides other regular sports. ased on the above, Unison World School was ranked among top 3 best boarding girls schools in Uttarakhand, top 10 best boarding schools in India for infrastructure provision and top 25 best boarding schools in India by Education World Indian Survey School rankings 2012, survey conducted by C fore, Delhi.

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A fair to remember

It takes 12 long years to be a part of the Maha Kumbh, a fair so magnificent that it is believed a mere visit can connect you with the divine.

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2. Sadhus from different sects join hands and participate in this mega spiritual fair.

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A shock which saves life

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inod Rai is a 40-year-old businessman who had a very active lifestyle. He was physically fit and used to get a health check-up every year.

One afternoon, he felt a sudden pounding in his chest and then he fainted. Investigations did not reveal anything amiss. After a few days, the episode again repeated and he was a worried man. He again went for a checkup to his cardiologist and was put on a Event Recording system.

The event recorder picked up disturbances in his ECG rhythm when he had the next episode.

Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman of Pacing and Electrophysiology group in the Medanta Hospital, who treats Mr Rai diagnosed him with Spontaneous Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia. This

is a condition in which the ventricular rate (the pumping rate of the 2 lower chambers of the 4 chambered human heart) goes high even under normal conditions. (Under normal conditions, the human heart beats at 70 to 80 beats per minute). When this heart rate goes beyond 180 beats per minute, then the heart is said to be in Ventricular Tachycardia. When this tachycardia lasts for more than 7 seconds then it is said to be a sustained tachycardia.

While Ventricular Tachycardias are not fatal, some times, if left untreated, the patient can end up with Ventricular Fibrillations. And when Ventricular Fibrillation does not stop within minutes then the patient could die and the cause of death is known as Sudden Cardiac

ICD administered intense electrical shocks to stop ventricular fibrillation.

The shock then allowed the heart to resume its normal rhythm

Arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a major health problem.

According to the American Heart Association, SCA affects approximately 450,000 people each year in the United States.

While Indian statistics are not available, a simple extrapolation of US statistics indicates that more than 13 lakh Indian dies of SCA every year in India.

It is for such condition that Dr Singh has come up with a wonder cure, an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator (ICD), which are popularly known as ‘an emergency room in the chest’. When first introduced in the mid-1980s, ICDs did almost exactly what the emergency squad does when it treats a victim of the Sudden Death Syndrome or Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It administered intense electrical shocks to stop ventricular fibrillation. If successful, the shock stopped the heart and allowed it to quickly resume a normal rhythm.

Today, ICDs do much more and have been proven to be 99 per cent effective in treating dangerous ventricular arrhythmias. Modern defibrillators continuously monitor the electrical conduction system of the heart, watching for dangerous acceleration patterns and delivering electrical therapy when needed that may range from a steady impulse much like a cardiac pacemaker’s to a full, lifesaving shock.

Dr Balbir Singh has successfully implanted more than 1000 ICDs and believes this is a miracle for patients with heart disorder. He can be contacted on his email: drbalbirs@gmail.com.

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4) Nonsustained VT in patients with coronary disease, prior MI, LV dysfunction, and inducible VF or sustained VT at EP study that is not suppressible by a Class I antiarrhythmic drug.

5) Spontaneous sustained VT in patients without structural heart disease not amenable to other treatments (condition of Mr Vinod Rai)

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1. Photographers from world over have come to Allahabad to capture the magnificent mela 2. A lone sadhu, seeking the divine 3. Devotees taking the holy dip at the sacred confluence.

4. The mesmerizing panorama of the confluence at Allahabad, the venue for the mega spectacle Maha Kumbh 4

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Predictions

Forecast for March’2013 By

Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma

Aries Stars advise you to be patient as a tricky situation may pop up suddenly. You manage well on the professional front through your own efforts. You are likely to get the approval that you have been seeking. There is a risk of losing the affections of your lover if you are not careful.

Taurus Increasing work pressures and other issues may leave you with little time for loved ones. A financial crunch will need to be tackled. The feeling that you are fully prepared for an impending task may not be based on realistic assumptions. Watch what you eat.

Gemini Family discussions will be productive and you will be able to build a consensus on important issues.

Some of you may be thinking of starting a home improvement project. A dip in performance at work is likely to be noticed by higher ups.

Cancer Resolve a misunderstanding on the domestic front at the earliest.

Be assertive if anyone is challenging your authority. Focus on pruning out commitments that are taking a toll on you financially or emotionally. You manage to catch the eye of the one you love.

Good Luck Tip: Eliminate clutter from your home and office.

Good Luck Tip: Install good lighting so you can see clearly, this will enhance your vitality.

Good Luck Tip: Close toilet lids to conceal water outlets and keep energy and money safe.

Good Luck Tip: Don’t store things under your bed as clutter can affect relationships.

Leo Your acumen can find business traversing an upward path. If you need to take calculated risks, make sure you hedge your bets. Those suffering from lifestyle diseases should not let up on precautions.

Doing your own thing at home seems difficult.

Virgo Be careful with finances, study the bigger picture and long term trends before making any investment decisions. A neglected bodily ailment can aggravate and cause problems. Your balanced approach at work will endear you to seniors and subordinates.

Libra Networking and taking part in seminars and retreats will lead to a higher profile and could also result in new opportunities. Some of you are about to discover the fun element of exercising. Regular practice will pay rich dividends for some in a professional life.

Scorpio Don’t make any commitments without verifying the facts and if possible take a second opinion as well. Keep your cool despite any delays or glitches that may occur.

Those travelling abroad are assured of a memorable experience.

Good Luck Tip: Position your bed away from the door..

Good Luck Tip: Clear passageways through your bedroom.

Good Luck Tip: Repair broken furniture as it can affect business.

Sagittarius Don’t give into emotional impulses in case of disagreements; state your views and leave it at that. A family get-together may not prove as exciting as anticipated. A house or property is likely to give less than expected returns.

Capricorn In meetings and discussions, be discreet with your views till you can get an overview of the situation. Your love life could go through some tense moments if you make decisions without consulting your partner.

Aquarius You will be at your energetic best this month. Your analytical skills combined with a razor sharp memory will be your best assets.

Postponing a huge investment in real estate will be a step in the right direction.

Pisces You will succeed in countering politics on the professional front that is working against you. A new acquisition can put you in the exclusive club. A changed routine will be good for overall health. Fruitful time to take the subtle hints of lover.

Good Luck Tip: Keep your kitchen clean at all times to prevent financial decay.

Good Luck Tip: Make sure all electrical appliances are functioning properly.

Good Luck Tip: Organize cabinets to improve efficiency and reduce clutter.

Good Luck Tip: To boost your growth prospects; place fresh green plants in your office.

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Good Luck Tip: Avoid taking any phone calls while eating.

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Initiatives for education Education scenario in India is touching newer heights today. Brains behind the policies meet to discuss and deliberate

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he Policy Development Initiative (PDI) recently organised a day-long seminar on National Education Policy – A New Paradigm.

Attended by experts and luminaries from the field of education, the event saw long sessions of deliberation and debate on various issues. Dr Kiran Walia, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Languages, Delhi Government was there to grace the occasion and give her views on the subject.

Dr Kiran Walia, in her speech said, “The whole approach to education is important. Ours is a very tight system. We need to improve our state run schools like in the West where most of the children go to state run schools.”

The other speakers stressed that education today should aim at giving opportunities to an individual so that they can progress in the way that they want to. Among the speakers were, Mr Nitai Gaur Dhall, Trustee Silicon Institute of Technology, Mr S.S Mantha, Chairman AICTE, Dr. Arun Rath, IAS (Retd), Former Secretary Education, Government of India and Dr. P. Verma, Chairman, Deep Public School, Delhi.

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While sharing his views on education at different levels, Mr Dhall said, “The higher education in our country could be more successful if the basics and fundamentals could be stronger at primary and secondary level.”

With deliberations on how quality education can be provided in all government schools along with basic infrastructures to match Dr.Prabhakar Panda, president, Knowledge Foundation, Bhubaneswar, quipped “Knowledge generation will be essential for Economic growth in India and for the elimination of Poverty; Economic, Social and Intellectual. Research will be the foundation of academic

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Education Minister lighting the lamp at the seminar

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Dr P Verma, chairman Deep Public School further said that the Indian education systems, be it at primary or at higher levels, is under constant moderations.

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It works for all sectors of the economy and the society.

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dazzling Thursday night saw Bollywood’s crèmede-la-crème descend at a suburban multiplex to witness the premiere of the film Mai. The film Mai is a heart-rending tale about a mother-daughter relationship, portrayed by Asha Bhosle and her real-life niece Padmini Kolhapure.

The legendary 80-year-old Padma Bhushan-awardee singeractor made a striking debut in the Film and Team Videocon showed their support by sponsoring the

premiere night. Speaking on the occasion Anirudh Dhoot, Director - Videocon said, “The Dhoot family has high regards for the Mangeshkar-Bhosle family since my grandfather’s time, so when we were approached to be a part of this beautiful evening, we instantly agreed. We are honored to be associated with this film by sponsoring this premiere night!

At Videocon, we have always appreciated and support good cinema. The film is beautiful and more so, watching the expressive Ashaji act for the very first time

was an absolute delight. The presence of eminent bollywood personalities made the evening even more special.”

Other than the star-cast of Mai,

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some celebrities present on the occasion included Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Rekha, Tanuja, Shatrughan Sinha, Anil Kapoor, Kajol, Jackie Shroff, Talat Aziz amongst many others.

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dates back to thousands of years.

The cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills till date have the astonishing rock paintings.

Apart from all the natural wonders, Panchmari today has become a hub of adventure tourism with options of parasailing and trekking.

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Boating in the grand Narmada, with the gigantic limestone rocks on both side can be an amazing experience

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Rafting in Orchha One can see the beauty of Orchha from afar. The magnificent Chhatris (cenotaphs) catches the visitors attention from afar.

These scenic environs make up for an enthralling rafting session down the river. The rapids take you through a wonderful journey through downstream of Kanchan Ghat. The second leg of rapids up Note Ghat is something to watch out for. Soon the Betwa joins the Jamuni river in turn creating faster, thrilling rapids. The rafting trips cover three kms and takes approximately 45 minutes. 

Destinations

Destinations Agartala

Ahmedabad

ALLAHABAD

AMRITSAR

Airport: The Singerbhil Airport is located about 12 km away from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from outside the airport.

Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport is 15 km from the city centre.

Airport: Allahabad Airport is located at a distance of 12 km from the city. Taxis are available.

Must See: Kankaria is an artificial lake that dates back to the time of Sultans. The lake has become a crowd puller in recent times.

Must See: The Allahabad Fort, built from the year 1583 onwards

by Akbar, stands at the junction of the two great rivers.

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

Must Stay: Ginger Agartala on Airport Road offers convenient accommodation and services.

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

Must Stay: Enjoy your time in the great city of Allahabad by staying at Must Stay: Enjoy your time in the Guest House Bunglow, which offers spiritual city of Amritsar by staying well furnished rooms. at Radisson Blu, a fine hotel.

Aurangabad

Bagdogra

belgaum

Airport: Aurangabad Airport is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre.

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

Must See: In the heart of the city of Agartala lies the Ujjayanta Palace, the royal house carved and sculpted in Indo-Greek style.

Must See: The dark tunnels, passages, archways at the Daulatabad Fort, 13 kms away from Aurangabad, speak of its history.

Must Stay: Hotel Vits is a luxurious business class hotel, located on the Railway Station Road.

Must See: Jallianwala Bagh is reminiscent of the India’s freedom struggle and is well known historical site in Amritsar.

Bengaluru

Airport: Belgaum Airport is located Airport: Bengaluru International at a distance of 10 km from the city Airport is located 40 km from the city’s business district. Taxis, Volvo centre. Taxis are easily available.

Must See: Belgaum Fort is a huge buses are easily available from the airport.

Must See: There are several tourist fortress situated in the centre of activities that you can engage in Must See: Ulsoor lake is spread the city. Dating back to 1519, the over a huge area and dates back to Darjeeling, Dooars and Siliguri. fort stands tall telling the tales of the time of Kempe Gowda I and II. the era gone by.

Must Stay: Situated on the Bihar More in Bagdogra, Marinas Motel Must Stay: Relax at Hotel Adarsha offers a great stay option with finely Palace, situated on the College furnished rooms.

Road in Belgaum.

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Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Residency Road is a perfect stay option.

Destinations

Bhopal

CHANDIGARH

Chennai

Airport: The Raja Bhoj International airport is located in Bairagarh, 15 kms from the city.

Airport: Chandigarh Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Chennai International Airport: Coimbatore Airport in Airport is 7 km from the city centre. Peelamedu is 13 km away from the city. Taxis are available.

Must See: Marina Beach is a 12

Must See: Bhimbetka, located about 50 kms from Bhopal, is home Must See: Sukhna Lake is an to ancient rock shelters, which artificial reservoir and a famous house amazing cave paintings. recreational spot.

Coimbatore

Must Stay: Revel in royal luxury at the Jehan Numa Palace Hotel in the upscale Shamla Hills area in the city.

Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary comforts at the JW Marriott Chandigarh, a plush five star hotel which offers great ambience.

kms stretch of pristine beach, the second longest in the world.

Must Stay: The Residency is nestled in the shopping hub of the city. It is strategically located near the Airport, Railway station and city Centre. For reservations please feel free to contact duty manager on 7401204255.

Colombo

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Delhi

Dubai

Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport is Sri Lanka’s only International airport.

Airport: Jolly Grant Airport is located some 30 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

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

Airport: Dubai International Airport is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai.

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

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

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

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

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, choose to stay at The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden, near the airport. The hotel is equipped with latest amenities.

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Must See: An exciting journey to the centre of a dense forest, brings you to the magnificent Kovai Kuttralam waterfalls, about 37 kms.

Must Stay: Le Meridien Coimbatore sets a benchmark in modern luxury and offers a perfect combination of comfort and extravagance for business travellers.

Must Stay: Atlantis The Palm is a luxury resort is located on Palm Island.

Destinations

Goa

Guwahati

Hubli

Airport: Dabolim Airport in Vasco Airport: Guangzhou Baiyun is 30 kms from Panaji, Goa’s capital. International Airport is the main Taxis are available. airport of Guangzhou.

guAngzhou

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

Must See: Sri Mangeshi Temple in the Priol area is a beautiful temple situated amidst natural surroundings is revered by Hindus.

Must See: The Pearl River flows through the Guangzhou city. Take a boat tour on the river to admire the breathtaking night view of the city.

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

Airport: Hubli Airport is the airport currently serving the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad in Karnataka.

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

Must Stay: Crowne Plaza Science city is a plush hotel, perfect for your stay.

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

Must stay: Hotel Clarks Inn on the Gokul Road is a modern day retreat complete with all the amenities.

Hyderabad

Indore

Jabalpur

Jaipur

Airport: Jabalpur Airport, also known as Dumna Airport is 11 km from the city centre. Pre-paid taxi services are available.

Airport: Sanganer Airport is 13 km from the city centre. Prepaid taxis are available.

Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is 25 km from the city.

Airport is located at a distance of 8 kms from the city.

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

Must See: Rajwada is a remarkable mansion that sings the glory of the heritage of Indore.

Must Stay: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Banjara Hills offers 155 modern rooms with the finest world class facilities.

MUST Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel, located in the heart of Indore’s business hub is ideal for the discerning business traveller.

Must See: Situated 25 km from Jabalpur are the mesmerizing Dhuandhar water falls, which call for a visit for sure.

Must Stay: Kalchuri Residency is a plush 3 star hotel in Jabalpur.

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Must see: Panoramic view of the city of Hubli, Nrupatunga Betta, 5 km from Chennamma circle.

Must See: Hawa Mahal is a beautiful historical monument, situated near Johari Bazaar. The surrounding area is great for shopping for souvenirs.

Must Stay: Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur offers a royal experience.

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always

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Destinations

Jammu

KABUL

Kathmandu

Kochi

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

Airport: Kabul International Airport, also known as Khwaja Rawash Airport is located 16 km from the city centre.

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Cochin International Airport is situated just 30 kms from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Must See: Built in the late 19th century, Bagh-e Bala is preserved and the area around the palace has turned into a large park.

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

Must See: Fort Kochi is a small village located near the large city of Kochi. Fort Kochi is all about untouched picturesque beaches.

Must Stay: Make your stay memorable by choosing to stay at Kabul Intercontinental Hotel.

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

Must Stay: Relive the past at Cochin Heritage Home, located just next to the Bishop’s House in Fort Kochi area of the city.

Kolkata

Kozhikode

Lucknow

Madurai

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

Airport: Calicut International Airport is located at a distance 25 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport: Madurai Airport is located Airport is located about 11 km from about 10 km from the city centre. the city centre. Taxis are available.

Taxis are available.

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

Must See: Krishna Menon Museum is dedicated to diplomat V.K. Krishna Menon, where his personal belongings are exhibited.

Must See: Bara Imam Bara, constructed hundreds of years back when there was a famine, is one of the most popular monuments in Lucknow.

Must Stay: Chrome Hotel on AJC Bose Road offers relaxing in the tech-savvy interiors, latest amenities and fine food facilities.

Must Stay: Choose to relax at the Gateway Hotel, a brand from the Taj Group, situated on the beach road in Kozhikode.

Must Stay: Vivanta by Taj, Gomti Nagar offers splendid standards in accommodation and is equipped with all the modern facilities.

Must See: Amar Mahal looks like a French Chateau. It is now turned in to a hotel and houses rich collections of paintings.

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

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Must See: Sri Meenakshi Temple is one of the most popular temples in the city that is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati.

Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai offers high standards in accommodation and is equipped with latest amenities.

Destinations

MALE Airport: Ibrahim Nasir International Airport is the main international airport in the Maldives.

Must See: Sultan Park and the National Museum, just along from Muleeage is one of the last green spots on the island.

Must Stay: Cerulean View Boutique Hotel is one of the best hotels in Male.

Mangalore

Mumbai

mysore

Airport: The Mangalore International Airport is about 20 kms from the city centre.

Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 30 km from downtown Mumbai. It is advisable to take pre-paid taxis.

Airport: Mysore Airport also known as Mandakalli Airport is the main airport serving Mysore. Taxis are available.

Must See: Take a walk in upscale south Mumbai.Visit Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Church Gate or Colaba Causeway.

Must See: Gumbaz is the burial chamber of Tipu Sultan,his father Haider Ali and mother.

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

Must Stay: Elegance and luxury go hand in hand at Gateway Hotel Old Port Road in Mangalore

Must Stay: Luxurious home away from home is the plush Novotel Juhu Beach.

Must Stay: Overlooking the breathtaking Brindavan Gardens, Royal Orchid Brindavan is a four star luxury Heritage Hotel.

Nanded

pondicherry

Port Blair

Pune

Airport: Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji Airport or Nanded Airport is well connected to all major cities. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Puducherry Airport is an airport located at Lawspet in Puducherry. Taxis are available.

Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, is located 2 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Pune International Airport is situated at a distance of 10 km from main city. Pre-paid taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available.

Must See: Cellular Jail, a revered shrine dedicated to Indian freedom fighters, is situated at Aberdeen near Port Blair.

Must See: Saras Baug is a major landmark and has a Ganesh Temple. The place is a famous recreational site in the city.

Must See: While in Nanded, must visit Treasure Bazaar for great eating and shopping options.

Must Stay: Hotel City Pride is one the best hotels in the city, offering comfortable services and cuisines.

Must See: The stylish French War Memorial, located in the renowned Goubert Avenue, is a monument for those soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War.

Must Stay: The Dune is a Must Stay: Try your hand at fascinating eco-beach hotel situated snorkelling and deep sea diving at in vicinity of the sun-kissed sea. at the Kaala Pani Resort.

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Must Stay: Relax in the lap of luxury at the Four Points

By Sheraton, a five star hotel.

Destinations

Rajahmundry

Riyadh

Sharjah

Surat

Airport: The Rajahmundry airport is located in Madhurapudi, 18 kms north of the city.

Airport: Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located 35 kilometers north of Riyadh.

Airport: Surat Airport is located in Magdala is around 11 km southwest from the city centre.

Must See: Sir Arthur Cotton Museum and the barrage at Dowlaiswaram gives some interesting insights on history.

Must See: The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a must see. It offers excellent information on Arabia's history, culture and art.

Airport: Sharjah International Airport is situated some 15 kms from central Dubai. Taxis are available.

Must Stay: Simple, elegant and cosy rooms is what you can be sure of at Akanksha Inn which is one of the best hotels in this city.

Must Stay: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is a Must Stay: Offering picturesque stylish business and leisure hotel view of the city, Radisson Blu located high in the Kingdom Tower. Resort Sharjah is a nice hotel.

Srinagar

thiruvananthapuram

Tirupati

Airport: Srinagar International Airport is situated some 12 kms from the city centre.

Airport: The Trivandrum Airport is located at quite a central location.

Airport: Tirupati Airport is situated Airport: Tiruchirapalli Airport or at a distance of 14 kms from the Trichy Airport is 5 km from the Tirupati city. city centre.

Must See: The holy temple Sri Must See: The landmark of the Venkateswara is considered one of Trichy town is the Rockfort temple, the holiest temple. a beautiful structure perched atop a hillock.

Must Stay: Having served some prominent personalities who Must Stay: Situated on the Mc thronged the holy town, Hotel Bliss Donald’s Road, Breeze Residency is serves best comforts and food. one of Trichy’s premier hotel.

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

Must Stay: Offering panoramic view of the Dal Lake, Vivanta

by Taj is a contemporary hotel.

Must See: The interactive Kerala 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 luxurious stay and amenities.

Must See: Souq al-Arsah, is one of the oldest souqs in the country and calls for a visit. Visit the traditional coffeehouse to have mint tea.

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Must See: Sardar V Patel Museum and Planetorium represents the rich history and eclectic ethnic mix of Surat.

Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Athwalines in Surat is known for offering plush accomodation along with latest amenities.

Tiruchirapalli

Destinations

Tuticorin

Udaipur

Varanasi

Airport: Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km.

Airport: Udaipur Airport or Maharana Pratap Airport is situated at a distance of 22 km from the city of Udaipur in, Rajasthan, India.

Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 18 km from the city. Taxi and auto-rickshaw services are easily available.

Must See: Palayamkottai road arewa surrounds the Lord Bhagam Priyal temple, Lord Shiva and Lord Perumal temples, WGC road.

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

Must See: The splendid City Palace is one of Must See: Take a boat ride at the Dasawamedh the most beautiful palatial structures in Udaipur. Ghat to enjoy the divine ambience of Varanasi to the fullest.

Must Stay: The Leela Palace Udaipur, located on the banks of Lake Pichola, offers a spectacular view of the tranquil lake.

Must Stay: Offering comfortable stay, Clarks Varansi is one of the best options in the city.

Vijayawada

visakhapatnam

Airport: Vijayawada Airport is located in Gannavaram, just 20 kms from the city centre.

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

Must See: Mogalarajapuram caves near Vijayawada are among the 3 cave temples known for the magnificent carvings of Shiva.

Must See: Kambalakonda is a wonderful nature reserve, about 20-25 minutes’ away from Visakhapatnam

Must Stay: Haailand Buddhism based theme park and Resort.

Haailand is a unique holiday destination that evokes the area and mystique of South East Asia.

Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel, situated on the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam is a comfortable hotel in the city. Enjoy southern delights like dosas and peesarattu here in the port city.

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Routemap

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Spice schedule

Destination

Agartala Bengaluru (Via-CCU-BOM) Bengaluru (Via-CCU-HYD) Guwahati Hyderabad (Via-CCU) Kolkata Kolkata Mumbai (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bengaluru (Via-BOM) Bengaluru (Via-PNQ) Chennai Chennai (Via-BOM) Chennai (Via-HYD) Kochi (Via-BLR) Coimbatore (Via-MAA) Delhi Delhi Goa Guwahati (Via-BOM-BLR-CCU) Hyderabad Kolkata (Via-BOM-BLR) Kolkata (Via-DEL) Mumbai Mumbai Port Blair (Via-HYD, MAA) Port Blair (Via-HYD, MAA) Pune Chennai (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Jaipur Pune (Via-JAI) Allahabad Delhi Delhi AMRITSAR Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via - BOM-STV) Mumbai Srinagar Surat (Via - BOM) Aurangabad Delhi Bagdogra Chennai (Via-CCU) Delhi Delhi (Via-GAU) Guwahati

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

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

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1630 1540 1300 1540 1540 1630 1630

2250 2115 1400 1925 1645 1725 2045

SG-285 SG-528 SG-345 SG-281 SG-206 SG-917 SG-285 SG-281 SG-104 SG-106 SG-137 SG-528 SG-917 SG-528 SG-104 SG-528 SG-206 SG-917 SG-917 SG-345 SG-913 SG-913 SG-912 SG-912

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

0935 0555 2120 0550 1905 0610 0935 0550 0630 0945 1845 0555 0610 0555 0630 0555 1905 0610 0610 2120 1850 1850 1125 1125

1135 0920 0040 0810 2305 0940 1300 0950 0800 1125 2030 1405 0755 1220 1040 0655 2010 1225 1355 2250 2135 2025 1235 1440

SG-2358 SG-2366

Daily Daily

1530 1650

1710 1835

SG-2323 SG-2114 SG-2354 SG-152 SG-152 SG-151 SG-152

Daily Daily Daily 1,3,5 1,3,5 1,3,5 1,3,5

0825 1555 2045 1550 1550 1250 1550

0945 1720 2210 2205 1810 1325 1935

SG-162

Daily

0855

1050

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

Daily Daily Daily Daily

1525 1040 1400 1400

1855 1250 1820 1500

Destination

Kolkata Bengaluru Agartala (Via-BOM-CCU) Agartala (Via-HYD-CCU) Ahmedabad Ahmedabad (Via-BOM) Ahmedabad (Via-PNQ) Belgaum Kozhikode Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Kochi Kochi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-BOM) Guwahati (Via-BOM-CCU-IXA) Goa Guwahati (Via-CCU) Hubli Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-BOM) Kolkata (Via-HYD) Mangalore Mangalore (Via-BOM) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mysore Pondicherry Pondicherry Pune Pune Pune Srinagar (Via-DEL) Thiruvananthapuram(Via-MAA) Tuticorin (Via-MAA) Vijayawada

flight no.

freq

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arrival

SG-324

Daily

1525

1625

SG-873 SG-871 SG-286 SG-529 SG-342 SG-3301 SG-1073 SG-3004 SG-3232 SG-1083 SG-3306 SG-3306 SG-3307 SG-3002 SG-285 SG-246 SG-502 SG-224 SG-229 SG-216 SG-264 SG-873 SG-245 SG-528 SG-1084 SG-871 SG-1074 SG-1074 SG-1088 SG-528 SG-524 SG-873 SG-871 SG-3231 SG-344 SG-873 SG-344 SG-264 SG-529 SG-3305 SG-3305 SG-1073 SG-342 SG-228 SG-228 SG-224 SG-3307 SG-1083 SG-3303

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

0615 1010 1515 1940 0555 0740 1225 0905 1125 1240 1510 1655 1845 2140 1205 1520 0635 0845 1600 2015 1520 0615 1200 0955 1920 1010 1520 1520 2220 0955 1940 0615 1010 1400 1015 0615 1015 1520 1940 1220 1220 1225 0555 2200 2200 0845 1845 1240 1055

1220 1510 1715 2300 0905 0905 1325 1025 1220 1345 1615 1805 1945 2250 1300 1620 0925 1125 1845 2305 1955 1400 1310 1405 2035 1110 1640 1640 2330 1220 2215 1100 1345 1455 1400 0745 1155 1655 2125 1310 1310 1330 0725 2325 2330 1350 2140 1515 1210

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dep

Destination

Visakhapatnam BelgAum Bengaluru Bhopal Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-IDR) Indore Chandigarh Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via - BOM-STV) Mumbai Srinagar Surat (Via - BOM) Chennai Ahmedabad Ahmedabad (Via-BOM) Ahmedabad (Via-HYD) Ahmedabad (Via-HYD) Bagdogra (Via-CCU) Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Belgaum (Via-BLR) Kozhikode Kochi Kochi Kochi Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-BOM-AMD) Delhi (Via-PNQ) Goa Guwahati (Via-CCU) Hubli (Via-BLR) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-HYD) Jaipur (Via-HYD-AMD) Kolkata Kolkata Madurai Madurai Madurai Mangalore (Via-BLR)

flight no.

freq

dep

SG-1144

Daily

0805

0945

SG-3302

Daily

0925

1035

SG-1053 SG-1063 SG-1063

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

2040 1930 1930

2220 2220 2020

SG-2112 SG-2116 SG-152 SG-152 SG-151 SG-152

Daily Daily 2,4,6,7 2,4,6,7 2,4,6,7 2,4,6,7

0835 1920 1600 1600 1240 1600

0940 2020 2205 1810 1325 1935

SG-282 SG-106 SG-916 SG-912 SG-323 SG-3301 SG-3013 SG-3305 SG-3231 SG-1084 SG-3148 SG-3301 SG-3251 SG-289 SG-3241 SG-3243 SG-281 SG-283 SG-312 SG-304 SG-308 SG-106 SG-208 SG-1011 SG-321 SG-1084 SG-912 SG-1261 SG-1012 SG-916 SG-1265 SG-912 SG-912 SG-321 SG-323 SG-291 SG-305 SG-303 SG-3231

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

1150 0535 2000 0730 1105 0615 0740 1040 1240 1810 2015 0615 1330 0750 1025 1935 0845 1915 0705 1140 1945 0535 0515 1410 0520 1810 0730 1100 1920 2000 2120 0730 0730 0520 1105 0830 1335 1710 1240

Destination

arrival

1410 0915 2310 1045 1455 0715 0845 1140 1340 1900 2120 0905 1455 0905 1205 2120 2120 2015 0935 1425 2235 1125 0930 1615 0925 2035 0835 1210 2035 2100 2255 1110 1235 0745 1315 0930 1430 1810 1455

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mysore (Via-BLR) Pondicherry (Via-BLR) Port Blair Port Blair Pune Pune (Via-HYD-AMD-JAI) Pune (Via-HYD-JAI) Tiruchirapalli

SG-106 SG-273 SG-276 SG-296 SG-3305 SG-3305 SG-917 SG-917 SG-208 SG-912 SG-912 SG-3165

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

0535 0930 1415 2010 1040 1040 1020 1200 0515 0730 0730 1030

0730 1110 1605 2155 1310 1310 1225 1355 0650 1440 1440 1140

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram

SG-3271 SG-3307

Daily Daily

0555 2005

0745 2140

Tuticorin Tuticorin Visakhapatnam Coimbatore Ahmedabad (Via-MAA) Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-HYD) Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Hyderabad dehradun Delhi Delhi delhi Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Allahabad Allahabad Amritsar Amritsar Amritsar Amritsar (Via - STV - BOM) Aurangabad Bagdogra Bagdogra (Via-GAU) Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru (Via-DEL) Chandigarh Chandigarh Chandigarh (Via - STV - BOM) Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai (Via-AMD-BOM) Chennai (Via-PNQ)

SG-3291 SG-1083 SG-3277

Daily 1,3,4,5,7 Daily

0715 1405 1710

0835 1515 1900

SG-282 SG-282 SG-284 SG-234 SG-236 SG-234 SG-236

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1020 1020 2045 1030 1810 1030 1810

1410 1120 2140 1430 2210 1150 1930

SG-2334 SG-2325

Daily Daily

1120 1620

1225 1715

SG-206 SG-148 SG-2356 SG-2365 SG-2321 SG-2113 SG-2352 SG-151 SG-161 SG-881 SG-885 SG-501 SG-223 SG-209 SG-509 SG-109 SG-2111 SG-2115 SG-151 SG-301 SG-305 SG-303 SG-309 SG-206 SG-219

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

1705 1915 1335 1505 0640 1415 1910 0605 0635 1115 0555 0700 1215 1655 2040 1010 0710 1755 0605 0630 1010 1350 1910 1705 2025

1835 2050 1510 1630 0805 1535 2025 1220 0825 1325 0955 0940 1500 1940 2325 1430 0815 1900 1210 0915 1300 1640 2150 2305 0040

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Spice schedule

Destination

flight no.

freq

dep

Kochi (Via-BOM) Kochi (Via-BOM) Kochi (Via-HYD) Kochi (Via-PNQ) Coimbatore (Via-CJB) Coimbatore (VIA-HYD) Dehradun Dehradun Goa Goa Goa Goa Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati (Via-IXB) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Indore Jabalpur Jabalpur Jaipur Jammu Jammu Jammu Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Lucknow Madurai (Via-MAA) Madurai (Via-MAA) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via - STV) Mumbai (Via-AMD) Mumbai (Via-JAI) Mumbai (Via-JLR) Nanded (Via-BOM,JLR) Pune Pune Pune

SG-131 SG-103 SG-231 SG-217 SG-211 SG-233 SG-2328 SG-2223 SG-261 SG-253 SG-255 SG-257 SG-885 SG-893 SG-881 SG-211 SG-231 SG-233 SG-221 SG-239 SG-2326 SG-2431 SG-2360 SG-133 SG-853 SG-851 SG-857 SG-104 SG-605 SG-607 SG-417 SG-305 SG-303 SG-131 SG-109 SG-103 SG-852 SG-119 SG-894 SG-151 SG-206 SG-133 SG-2431 SG-2431 SG-217 SG-293 SG-219

Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57 Daily Daily Daily Daily 6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,5,7 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2,4,6 1,2,3,4,57 Daily Daily

0555 1155 0740 0840 0600 1345 1010 1505 0850 1105 1455 1715 0555 1520 1115 0600 0740 1345 1510 1940 1735 0755 1630 0715 0730 0850 1430 0845 1420 2055 1945 1010 1350 0555 1010 1155 1510 1740 2125 0605 1705 0715 0755 0755 0840 1835 2025

1035 1700 1150 1310 1000 1740 1100 1600 1110 1320 1720 1945 0820 1745 1500 0810 0950 1550 1725 2145 1920 0940 1810 0800 0900 1010 1550 1040 1620 2315 2100 1430 1810 0740 1215 1410 1720 1940 2325 0920 2010 1025 1205 1350 1045 2035 2230

Srinagar Srinagar (Via - STV-BOM-ATQ)

SG-224 SG-151

Daily 1,3,5

1220 0605

1350 1325

Srinagar (Via - STV-BOM-IXC) Srinagar (Via-IXJ) Surat

SG-151 SG-851 SG-151

2,4,6,7 Daily Daily

0605 0850 0605

1325 1115 0755

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Destination

arrival

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

Udaipur Varanasi

SG-2435 SG-2378

Daily Daily

1035 0640

1155 0820

Varanasi Varanasi Varanasi Visakhapatnam (Via-HYD) GOA Ahmedabad Bengaluru Chennai Kochi (Via-BLR) Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-MAA) Kolkata (Via-BOM) Mumbai

SG-116 SG-114 SG-127 SG-221

Daily Daily 2,4,6 Daily

0935 1340 1930 1510

1100 1505 2055 1850

SG-138 SG-246 SG-1012 SG-246 SG-262 SG-254 SG-256 SG-258 SG-1072 SG-1012 SG-804 SG-247

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

2100 1340 1640 1340 1145 1400 1750 2015 1415 1640 1650 1330

2245 1450 1840 1620 1415 1625 2015 2245 1545 2035 2135 1440

Mumbai

SG-804

Daily

1650

1800

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

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

1445 1435 0855 1435 1445 1900 1535 1815 0855 0955 1435 1900 1445 1435 1815 1445 0955

1545 2300 0955 1910 2250 2315 1820 2050 1250 1105 1545 2010 1725 2125 2325 2045 1335

SG-1088 SG-1088 SG-3327

Daily Daily 1,3,5,7

2055 2055 1430

2200 2330 1550

SG-871 SG-916 SG-912 SG-1031 SG-1073 SG-1073 SG-872 SG-1063 SG-1053

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

1140 2135 0910 0625 1040 1040 2015 1710 1710

1510 2310 1045 0745 1155 1155 2115 1910 2020

Guwahati Agartala Ahmedabad (Via-CCU-BLR-BOM) Bagdogra Bengaluru (Via-CCU) Bengaluru (Via-IXA-CCU-BOM) Chennai (Via-CCU) Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-IXB) Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-IXA) Mumbai (Via-CCU-BLR) Mumbai (Via-DEL) Mumbai (Via-IXA-CCU) Port Blair (Via-CCU) Hubli Bengaluru Hyderabad (Via-BLR) Mumbai Hyderabad Agartala (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bhopal Bhopal (Via-IDR)

Note Schedule subject to change and regulatory authority approvals.

1- Mon, 2-Tue, 3-Wed, 4-Thu, 5-Fri, 6-Sat, 7-Sun.

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Wave Pool

Shiv Ganga

Ulat Palat

Thane Ghodbunder Highway Road, Thane (W), 400601 Tel: 25974747

Email: postmaster@arunmuchhalgroups.com Website: www.arunmuchhalagroup.com

Spice schedule

Destination

Kozhikode Kozhikode (Via-BLR) Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Kochi Kochi Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa Goa (VIA-MAA) Indore Indore (Via-BHO) Jaipur Jaipur (Via-AMD) Kolkata Madurai Madurai Mangalore Mumbai Pondicherry (Via-BLR) Port Blair (Via-MAA) Port Blair (Via-MAA) Pune Pune (Via-AMD-JAI) Pune (Via-JAI) Rajahmundary Tirupati Tirupati Varanasi (Via-DEL) Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Indore Bhopal Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-BHO) JABALPUR Delhi Delhi Mumbai Nanded (Via-BOM) Jaipur Ahmedabad Chennai (Via-JAI - HYD)

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

SG-1073 SG-1073 SG-1262 SG-917 SG-1011 SG-913 SG-1264 SG-231 SG-1051 SG-211 SG-233 SG-116 SG-226 SG-234 SG-108 SG-236 SG-1071 SG-1011 SG-1053 SG-1063 SG-912 SG-912 SG-871 SG-3313 SG-3313 SG-1023 SG-402 SG-1073 SG-917 SG-917 SG-1022 SG-912 SG-912 SG-1061 SG-1041 SG-1048 SG-116 SG-1001 SG-401 SG-221

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

1040 1040 0600 0830 1230 2055 2105 1020 1845 0840 1625 0645 1030 1220 1435 2000 1225 1230 1710 1710 0910 0910 1140 0915 0950 0805 2130 1040 0830 0830 2030 0910 0910 0935 0720 1700 0645 0705 0715 1755

1230 1325 0720 0940 1350 2135 2240 1150 2035 1000 1740 0840 1250 1430 1645 2210 1355 1615 1910 2020 1110 1235 1345 1115 1150 0950 2315 1330 1225 1355 2200 1440 1440 1040 0835 1825 1100 0800 0820 1850

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

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

1930 1955 2040 1930

2020 2145 2220 2220

SG-2362 SG-2432 SG-2431 SG-2431

Daily Daily Daily 2,4,-6

1830 1830 1000 1000

2010 2010 1205 1350

SG-913 SG-913

Daily Daily

1710 1710

1820 2135

Destination

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

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flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

SG-913 SG-133 SG-912

Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57

1710 0830 1310

2025 1025 1440

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

Daily Daily Daily Daily

0930 1625 1310 1040

1050 1740 1720 1115

SG-286 SG-245 SG-286 SG-287 SG-3242 SG-3244 SG-118 SG-112 SG-108 SG-214 SG-245 SG-108 SG-1052 SG-112 SG-118 SG-214

1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57

1345 1030 1345 0600 1800 2150 1840 1120 1235 1400 1030 1235 2100 1120 1840 1400

1715 1130 1445 0715 1925 2315 2315 1620 1645 1835 1310 1400 2255 1320 2040 1555

SG-873 SG-871 SG-529 SG-323 SG-523 SG-529 SG-874 SG-872 SG-324 SG-322 SG-219 SG-608 SG-255 SG-219 SG-803 SG-255 SG-321 SG-528 SG-883 SG-873 SG-872 SG-803

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

1130 1415 1645 1355 0715 1645 1800 1720 1655 2045 1710 0720 1115 1710 0805 1115 0815 1250 1635 1130 1720 0805

1220 1510 2300 1455 0935 1910 2250 2115 1855 2315 0040 0950 1325 1940 1300 1720 0925 1405 1755 1400 1925 1120

SG-874 SG-529 SG-525 SG-219

Daily Daily Daily Daily

1800 1645 1135 1710

2045 2125 1335 2230

Spice schedule

Destination

Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via - BLR) Lucknow Delhi Madurai Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-MAA) Delhi (Via-MAA) Hyderabad Mumbai ( Via-MAA) Mangalore Bengaluru Bengaluru (Via-BOM) Chennai (Via-BLR) Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Agartala (Via-CCU) Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Amritsar Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chandigarh Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Kochi Kochi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-AMD) Delhi (Via-JAI) Delhi (Via-JLR) Delhi (Via-STV) Goa Goa Guwahati (Via-BLR-CCU) Guwahati (Via-CCU-IXA) Hubli Hyderabad Jabalpur Jaipur

flight no.

freq

dep

Destination

arrival

SG-1074 SG-3252 SG-1074 SG-1074

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

1350 1515 1255 1350

1450 1635 1440 1640

SG-418

1,2,4,6

0735

0835

SG-304 SG-306 SG-296 SG-304 SG-306 SG-3317 SG-296

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

1000 1500 1840 1000 1500 1645 1840

1055 1605 1940 1425 1935 1835 2155

SG-3232 SG-341 SG-3232 SG-1024 SG-1024 SG-341

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

1010 1515 1010 1025 1515 1515

1105 1910 1220 1200 1650 1645

SG-873 SG-106 SG-529 SG-151 SG-528 SG-109 SG-341 SG-874 SG-151 SG-291 SG-275 SG-274 SG-206 SG-131 SG-103 SG-851 SG-114 SG-264 SG-136 SG-118 SG-106 SG-218 SG-2432 SG-152 SG-803 SG-248 SG-528 SG-873 SG-3326 SG-401 SG-2432 SG-218

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

0815 0810 2200 1000 0735 1250 1730 2120 1000 0605 1145 1645 2100 0835 1450 0550 1055 1745 2015 2110 0810 1810 1615 1850 1200 1515 0735 0815 1240 0515 1615 1810

1220 0915 2300 1220 0920 1430 1910 2250 1210 0755 1340 1840 2305 1035 1700 0755 1255 1955 2220 2315 1125 2130 2010 2205 1300 1620 1405 1400 1410 0635 1810 2010

flight no.

freq

dep

arrival

Jammu (Via-DEL) Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-BLR) Madurai (Via-MAA) Mangalore Nanded Srinagar (Via - ATQ) Srinagar (Via - IXC)

SG-851 SG-873 SG-804 SG-528 SG-291 SG-344 SG-2431 SG-151 SG-151

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

0550 0815 1855 0735 0605 1230 1240 1000 1000

1010 1100 2135 1220 0930 1400 1350 1325 1325

Srinagar (Via-DEL IXJ) Surat Thiruvananthapuram Varanasi (Via-DEL) Visakhapatnam (Via-HYD)

SG-851 SG-152 SG-275 SG-114 SG-401

Daily Daily 5,6,7 Daily Daily

0550 1850 1145 1055 0515

1115 1935 1340 1505 0820

SG-3306 SG-3306

1,3,5 1,3,5

1330 1330

1420 1615

SG-2432 SG-2432 SG-2432

2,4,6 2,4,6 2,4,6

1430 1430 1430

2010 1810 1550

SG-3306 SG-1074 SG-3306 SG-3306 SG-1074

4,6,7 5 4,7 6 5

1330 1350 1330 1330 1350

1420 1450 1615 1805 1640

SG-272 SG-272 SG-883 SG-883

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

1255 1425 1405 1405

1455 1640 1755 1600

SG-342 SG-913 SG-227 SG-345 SG-219 SG-913 SG-217 SG-208 SG-214 SG-294 SG-1025 SG-913 SG-913

Daily 1,2,3,4,57 Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57 1,2,3,4,57 Daily 1,2,3,4,57 Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,57 1,2,3,4,57

0755 1510 0645 2320 2300 1510 1115 0720 1625 2105 2220 1510 1510

0905 1820 0815 0040 0040 2135 1310 0930 1835 2315 2340 2025 1640

SG-1062

Daily

1100

1155

Mysore Bengaluru Chennai (Via-BLR) Nanded Delhi (Via-BOM,JLR) Jabalpur (Via-BOM) Mumbai Pondicherry Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai (Via-BLR) Chennai (Via-BLR) Hyderabad (Via-BLR) Port Blair Chennai Chennai Guwahati (Via-CCU) Kolkata Pune Ahmedabad Ahmedabad (Via-JAI) Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai (Via-JAI-AMD-HYD) Kochi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-JAI-AMD) Jaipur Rajahmundry Hyderabad Srinagar Amritsar

SG-152

1,3,5

1445

1520

Bengaluru (Via-DEL) Chandigarh Delhi Delhi

SG-209 SG-152 SG-209 SG-209

Daily 2,4,6,7 Daily Daily

1435 1445 1435 1435

1940 1530 1605 1605

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Due to your past birth karma this Birth Graph.

(3)

2

1

Numeric chart

Your Character / Yourself Missing ultimate power Your Field / Career Creating non stability in career

2

8

How much you get? Very low and Hard work

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As per my experience and calculation no. 4and 8 and 8 are more the best couple in marriage life as they understand each other very well particularly in bad time or when things are not going smooth in some life span, no. 2 and 2 again have the same problem of disturb marriage life, either they go for breakage or have each other free to live and adjust well with each other when no. 3 or 9 or 1, 2 appear. Numerology calculation will be good guide to help the two individuals to understand each other in a better way and each other's approach towards life and abilities, capacities like and dislikes. If this is not there is hardly any possibility the two can stay together happily.

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Ans: All these are also powerful numbers but if they don’t get the support of fortune No. or some number which is connected with particular planet. If energy numbers are missing then having all Nos. like 1,9,5,3 in their DOB also won’t give the best result in person’s life.

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Spice schedule

Destination

Delhi (Via - ATQ-BOM-STV) Delhi (Via - IXC-BOM-STV) Delhi (Via-IXJ) Jammu Mumbai (Via - ATQ) Mumbai (Via - IXC) Mumbai (Via-IXJ-DEL) Surat (Via - ATQ-BOM) Surat (Via - IXC-BOM) Surat Amritsar (Via - BOM) Chandigarh (Via - BOM) Delhi Mumbai Srinagar (Via - BOM-ATQ) Srinagar (Via - BOM-IXC) Tirupati Hyderabad Hyderabad Pune (Via- HYD) Tiruchirapalli Chennai Thiruvananthapuram Chennai Chennai Mumbai Tuticorin Bengaluru (Via-MAA) Chennai Chennai Hubli (Via-MAA,BLR)

Udaipur Delhi Varanasi Coimbatore (Via-DEL,HYD) Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad (Via-DEL) Mumbai (Via-DEL) Vijayawada Bengaluru Hyderabad Visakhapatnam Bengaluru Chennai Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai (Via-HYD)

flight no.

freq

dep

INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE

arrival

SG-152 SG-152 SG-852 SG-852 SG-152 SG-152 SG-852 SG-152 SG-152

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

1445 1445 1155 1155 1445 1445 1155 1445 1445

2205 2205 1425 1240 1810 1810 1720 1935 1935

SG-151 SG-151 SG-152 SG-151 SG-151 SG-151

1,3,5 2,4,67 Daily Daily 1,3,5 2,4,6,7

0835 0835 2005 0835 0835 0835

1220 1210 2205 0920 1325 1325

SG-1042 SG-1022 SG-1022

Daily Daily Daily

0855 1850 1850

1010 2010 2200

SG-3166

1,2,3,4

1200

1310

SG-3272 SG-3308 SG-276

Daily Daily 5,6,7

0805 2200 1410

0955 2345 1605

SG-1084 SG-3292 SG-1084

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

1555 0855 1555

1900 1015 1710

SG-1084

1,3,4,5,7

1555

2035

SG-2536

Daily

1215

1335

SG-233 SG-128 SG-2380 SG-233 SG-119 SG-233 SG-119

Daily 3,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1130 0755 0840 1130 1535 1130 1535

1740 0920 1020 1250 1655 1550 1940

SG-3304 SG-1002

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

1230 0820

1350 0915

SG-1077 SG-3278 SG-226 SG-226 SG-402 SG-402

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1005 1920 0850 0850 1930 1930

1145 2100 1250 1000 2050 2315

Destination

Ahmedabad Dubai Chennai Colombo Colombo Chennai Madurai Madurai Delhi Dubai Guangzhou Kabul Kathmandu Kathmandu Riyadh DUBAI Ahmedabad Cochin Delhi Mumbai Guangzhou Delhi KABUL Delhi Kathmandu Delhi Delhi Kochi Dubai Male Lucknow Sharjah Madurai Colombo Colombo Male Cochin Mumbai Dubai Riyadh Delhi Sharjah Lucknow Varanasi Varanasi Sharjah

flight no.

freq

arrival

SG-015

Daily

1700

1825

SG-001

Daily

0055

0200

SG-002 SG-3316 SG-3316

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

0300 1405 1435

0430 1505 1535

SG-011 SG-081 SG-021 SG-041 SG-045 SG-031

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

0915 1720 0920 0840 1550 0345

1140 0035(+1) 1020 1040 1740 0600

SG-016 SG-018 SG-012 SG-014

Daily Daily Daily Daily

1925 2045 2330 1250

2330 0225(+1) 0425(+1) 1710

SG-082

1,2,4,6

0155

0525

SG-022

2,4,6

1120

1420

SG-042 SG-046

1,3,5,7 Daily

1140 1840

1315 2010

SG-017 SG-3901

Daily Daily

1710 1250

1950 1410

SG-055

1,3,5,7

2200

0100(+1)

SG-3314 SG-3314

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

1215 1245

1315 1345

SG-3902

Daily

1445

1705

SG-013

Daily

2100

2225

SG-032

Daily

0700

1320

SG-056 SG-054

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

0145 0145

0635 0655

SG-053

2,4,6

2155

0100(+1)

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