Spiceroute October2014

THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE

TRIBAL ART Unwrap the rich heritage of indigenous art

HYBRID SWEETS Tempt yourself with a variety of unique sweets

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OCTOBER 2014

festive greetings

Photographs: Andrew John; Hair & Makeup: Monsoon Salon; Diyas on cover and Candle stand and bowl on Gatefold are by Frazer and Haws

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BANGKOK BECKONS Explore the stunning capital of Thailand

we celebrate festivities SpiceJet Staff featured here (from L to R): Esha Gurung, Manpreet Bumrah, Poonam Rani, Asmat Bashir, Rohan Kakkar, Vikas Malik, Jitender Khanna, Divij Kaushish, Priyanka Singh, Taranjyot Kaur, Sneha Segar. Also featured on the cover: Pankaj Shukla, Girish Parshotam.

THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE

TRIBAL ART Unwrap the rich heritage of indigenous art

HYBRID SWEETS Tempt yourself with a variety of unique sweets

www.spiceroutemag.com

OCTOBER 2014

festive greetings

Photographs: Andrew John; Hair & Makeup: Monsoon Salon; Diyas on cover and Candle stand and bowl on Gatefold are by Frazer and Haws

Volume VIII | Issue X | October 2014

38 72 78

BANGKOK BECKONS Explore the stunning capital of Thailand

we celebrate festivities SpiceJet Staff featured here (from L to R): Esha Gurung, Manpreet Bumrah, Poonam Rani, Asmat Bashir, Rohan Kakkar, Vikas Malik, Jitender Khanna, Divij Kaushish, Priyanka Singh, Taranjyot Kaur, Sneha Segar. Also featured on the cover: Pankaj Shukla, Girish Parshotam.

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ONLY 15 MINUTES AWAY FROM MUMBAI’S AIRPORT

Fabulous Furniture Bengaluru Showroom Varsha Apartments, 221, R.M.V. Extension, Sir. C.V. Raman Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru 560 080 Tel: 080 2361 7682 Email: bengaluru@lalcointeriors.com

Pune Showroom 2 Solapur Road, Next to Pul Gate Bus Depot, Camp, Pune 411 001 Tel: 020 2636 0044 Email: pune@lalcointeriors.com

SHORT AND LONG TERM RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE

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FROM THE COO’S DESK

Dear SpiceJet customer, October marks the launch of the Swachh Bharat (‘Clean/Pure India’) campaign being launched by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2. We, at SpiceJet, applaud this initiative with all our heart as it is something that is very close to us. Our internal operational mo o ‘SOCCH’ (Safe, On-time, Clean, Courteous, Hassle-free has ‘Clean’ at the heart of it. Last year, SpiceJet adopted the park across its head office, and the streets around it, and cleaned them up, and continue to ensure they remain clean and maintained. As a practical application of SOCCH, SpiceJet flew cleaners from Delhi to Srinagar each day to help clean the airport as the AAI cleaners were not able to come to work. As a result, the toilets had become a mess, a health hazard. On our own initiative, our cleaners not only cleaned the public toilets and our own check-in area, but also all other public parts of the airport. This initiative was highly appreciated by the Airport Director of Srinagar. We are glad we were able to do our part to help.

On a personal note, in 2012, I co-founded ‘A Garbage Free India (GFI)’, a citizen-led initiative whose call to action is ‘India is Incredible.

Let’s make it garbage-free too.’ GFI is based out of Kolkata but with branches in other cities, whose mission is to create awareness about the garbage issue, and try to get the topic of cleanliness, civic sense, and sanitation into school curriculum.

GFI has been working jointly with the municipalities in Kolkata and elsewhere to spread awareness.

I firmly believe that the root of the problem is not in sweeping the city streets clean – indeed most streets in cities like Kolkata get swept clean every night. The problem is in how we then throw trash all over the place without a thought The same street that was clean 30 minutes back gets li ered in no time. We commonly see household helps coming out of posh buildings and bungalows and emptying their trash on the streets. It is equally common to see people driving in fancy cars, roll down their windows and throw trash onto the streets. You even sometimes see fellow passengers

throwing their trash into the aisles or below the seats. These are mostly educated people like you and me. If we do not take the lead, who will?

If we do not teach our children the importance of civic sense, who will?

If we can successfully and proudly place a satellite into orbit around Mars, surely we can find a way to clean up our country and keep it clean. Let us, therefore, each take the pledge to never li er, and not to let our friends and family li er. This is our India, let us keep it clean!

In other news, SpiceJet resumed services to Bangkok on September 25, this time serving the city from Kolkata. At the inaugural flight, the legendary Kolkata confectionary, Flury’s, gi ed pastries to each passenger, celebrating its long history and emotional connection with the people of Kolkata. The response to the new flight has been fantastic on both ends, and over time we hope to add back more service to Bangkok.

During the ongoing festive season, SpiceJet will also be celebrating various events as only we can bring more colour, warmth, and joy to all our customers. The cover of this month’s issue hints at what is in store!

Fly with us more o en to know what we mean!

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Rocky & Mayur

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DJ Aqeel

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Volume VIII | Issue X | October 2014

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BANGKOK BECKONS Explore the stunning capital of Thailand

TRIBAL ART Unwrap the rich heritage of indigenous art

HYBRID SWEETS Tempt yourself with a variety of unique sweets

www.spiceroutemag.com

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SpiceJet is India’s second largest airline by domestic passenger share.

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Praise for cardamom

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Jhola trend

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Launch pad

Tribal art

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Technology

Exotic sweets

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Films

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Books

Free behind bars

Gandhi in modern age 92 Unique gifting ideas

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Scented notes

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Sufi dance & poetry

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Safe celebrations

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Weight loss myths

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COVER STORY Flying high during festivals

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INSIDE SPICEJET SpiceJet news

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SpiceJet sends aid to J&K

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A day in the life of a pilot Music mantra Pre-book your meal SME traveller Stars of SpiceJet

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SpiceJet schedule SpiceJet fleet

The airline operates more than 340 daily flights to 49 destinations, including 41 Indian and 8 international cities.

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LETTERS FROM

SPICEJET CUSTOMERS SMOOTH JOURNEY WITH SPICEJET

I am the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice and was travelling from Kozikhode to Bengaluru in August this year. I was having a few difficulties and was approached by the SpiceJet manager who assisted me and solved my problems with great courtesy and efficiency. I have been trying to contact him to express my gratitude. I would be grateful if you could let him know that the arrangements he made for me worked extremely well, and that my flight concluded successfully and I smoothly managed to connect to the international flights. I think his name is Sanjit.

Dennis Byron

le er of the month THANK YOU! A gesture of love and gratitude by a young passenger to SpiceJet for a safe journey.

APPRECIATING GOOD WORK

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It was my first experience with SpiceJet on August 29, 2014 when I flew from Port Blair to Kolkata. As I entered your aircraft, I was greeted by a lady in a kurta which was a little surprising and different, yet I felt at home. The interiors of the aircraft were fantastic and well maintained. It made me instantly fall in love with SpiceJet. The seating was very comfortable, which again is a big plus point. The cabin crew member named 'Madona' was very welcoming with a sweet disposition. She was calm throughout the journey. Keep up the good work.

Capt. Rohaan M. Mubarakai

A HELPING HAND FOR CUSTOMERS On August 21, while travelling from Chandigarh to Delhi, Monica, your staff member, noticed me seeking help from the security staff as I had left some baggage outside the security area. She helped me with my baggage and provided me access inspite of time being short. I would say that it is people like her who make flying a happy experience. I wish her all the best.

Anil Kapoor

ENJOYED SPICEJET'S NEW LOOK Just did a Kolkata-Ahmedabad-Delhi-Kolkata trip on SpiceJet. Never imagined listening to soft rock over Indian skies. The new uniform, extra leg space, choice of menu and new tagline are really smart and trendy. Way to go SpiceJet, all the best!

Sanjoy Bose Photo courtesy: Girish Bhagnari

HERE’S THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA Love the customer service SpiceJet offers, it is simply incomparable! Bravo SpiceJet. Devraj Varma

This time, flying with SpiceJet was spicy. Felt good.

Kumud Q Sharma Third consignment of 500 kg sent to Srinagar.

Big thanks to SpiceJet for continuously flying our relief material. @staziz

Hurray! Our second JKFloodRelief pkg also made it to Srinagar. Only possible coz of @Safexpress @ flyspicejet support bapar_org Thanks for not raising your fares on flights exiting Srinagar to help those stranded there. You surely have a heart. ashwaniindia Love the way @flyspicejet cabin crew welcomes passengers by making a heart sign, 'dil se swagat'.

Namyasinha The cabin crew is looking cool in smart casuals. First in the industry. Keep it up! :):) Neeraj Singhh

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HOT DATES CORPORATE FARE In Delhi at Episode From Sept. 19 - Oct. 12, 2014 In the era of the Bulls and the Bears, an exhibition entitled ‘Corporate Fare’ showcases the true bull in sterling, and an exquisite handcrafted range of sterling silver and silver-plated cheque book holders, with matching stylised filigree work pen stands, visiting card holders, paperweight holders, and meaningful tokens of appreciation for presenting.

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SOLO EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS At Art Heritage Gallery, Delhi From September 23 - October 24, 2014 Art Heritage brings forth a solo exhibition of paintings

by Shiv Lal Saroha.

Showcasing a blending of human and animal forms, almost like expressing animal instinct in humans, his work can also be interpreted as the animalistic agony of the human being.

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FORCES OF NATURE In Chennai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Kolkata From Sept. 24 - Oct. 21, 2014 Scottish Dance Theatre, Scotland’s national contemporary dance company, during its tour in India features work from three dynamic and talented choreographers from around the world.

Performances highlight a range of different approaches to dance of the highest quality.

OUTLANDISH FESTIVAL In Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh From October 3-4, 2014 Conceived as a confluence of musicians and artists from across India, the fest creates a forum for different groups of young minds to meet and exchange similar thoughts for arts and music during this three day festival. It is a carnival of India’s rich and diverse musical heritage.

FOLK ARCHIVE

STILLNESS IN MOTION

In Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi From October 2014 - February 2015 The British Council, an organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, brings to India Folk Archive, a visual account of contemporary popular British culture by leading international artists Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane. It will demonstrate the rich variety of British art.

At Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point, Mumbai From October 6 - 11, 2014 An exclusive display of art work, this exhibition will include a marvellous collection of paintings of horse by Radhika Bawa and enticing colourful pottery by Shalan Dere. Largely selftaught, both artists believe there is a certain stillness in every motion.

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PRE-DIWALI YELLOW RIBBON NGO FAIR

JODHPUR RIFF

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At Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur From October 8-12, 2014 This soul-stirring feast for music offers an incredible rendezvous for music lovers. During this time, Mehrangarh turns into a centre of cultural dialogue through music, narrations, dance forms and talks - with artists and performers converging from across Rajasthan, Scotland, Brazil, Crete, Reunion Island, Senegal and Australia.

At Ishanya Mall in Pune From October 9-10, 2014 An annual event, the fair provides a platform where the NGOs and the SHGs can showcase and sell products made as a part of their income generation activities and generate awareness about the work done by them, thereby promoting the lower income group artisans and entrepreneurs.

Opposite Taj Holiday Viallge, Candolim, North Goa.

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3RD DHARAMSHALA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL In McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala From Oct. 30–Nov. 2, 2014 The festival is a cutting-edge cultural event: a carefully curated film festival where film aficionados can watch films, meet filmmakers, and for a few days, live and breathe cinema, all in the shadow of the majestic Dhauladhar mountains.

The festival will include 24 feature films and documentaries.

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WHAT’S NEW

EMPHASISING ‘SAFE AND HONOURABLE’ TOURISM

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Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, is working on a ‘cleanliness index’ that will list the top five cleanest cities in the country. The ministry has identified 50 circuits for development, and work on five tourist circuits around specific themes has already begun.

The government has also taken some measures to boost India's share in global tourist arrivals to one per cent from current 0.64% with a special focus on Buddhist circuits and north-eastern destinations.

Apart from this, development of Varanasi ghats is another important project which will be taken care of by the ministry.

FLAVOURS OF SOUTH INDIA IN PUNE

'Southindies' in Pune is a perfect place to savour the different flavours of south Indian states. This 108-cover fine dine restaurant offers a sumptuous fixed sixcourse meal that takes one through a culinary journey. The choice of making one's own Rasam Puri with five different options marks the beginning of the course.

Starters comprise an assortment of choices from Andhra Chilli Mushroom to Grilled Pineapple Pazham to many more. The delicious main course is diverse, followed by the dessert that completes the meal. The restaurant is a perfect family dining place and caters to corporate offices in the city.

INCREDIBLE INDIA MOBILE APPLICATION LAUNCHED

INDIA’S TOURISM MINISTRY HAS LAUNCHED THE ‘INCREDIBLE INDIA’ MOBILE APPLICATION THAT WILL HELP INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TOURISTS IN SEEKING SERVICES FROM GOVERNMENT OF INDIA RECOGNISED SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND RECEIVE QUALITY AND RELIABLE SERVICES FROM THEM. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE APPLICATION WILL PROVIDE PLACES OF INTEREST. DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE (NIC), INCREDIBLE INDIA MOBILE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE ANDROID PHONES ON THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE AND FOR IPHONES. October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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HONEY SINGH AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR A FASHION PORTAL

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Chilli Wok is a haven for Oriental food lovers who can juggle a meal between Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, Thai and Singaporean, comfortably si§ing here. The cherry blossom theme along with the hand-picked paper lanterns from China give the place a soothing radiance. The menu has some exciting offers ranging from Miso soup to a variety of veg and non-veg sushis, Chef recommended wok tossed crispy honey lemon chicken or broccoli with cheese suimais, curries in yellow or red from Thailand or the Laksa Lemak from Singapore.

Seafood fans can dive into a bowl of fish, prawns, lobsters, crab and squids, while meat enthusiasts must try the tender lamb prepared with five spices.

Where: 20G Park Street, Kolkata

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THE GLOBAL ONLINE FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BRAND, AMERICAN SWAN, HAS SIGNED UP HONEY SINGH, FAMED INDIAN RAPPER, MUSIC COMPOSER AND CURRENT SINGING SENSATION OF BOLLYWOOD, AS ITS BRAND AMBASSADOR. AMERICAN SWAN, LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2013, OFFERS AUTHENTIC AND SMART CASUAL WEAR FOR THE YOUTH. AMERICAN SWAN WILL UNVEIL THE NEW IDENTITY ALONG SIDE THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW COLLECTIONS - AS PREMIUM AND AS ORIGINAL. ITS CORE TARGET AUDIENCE IS THE 18-35 YEAR OLD URBAN & SEMI-URBAN YOUTH, WHO IS DIGITALLY SAVVY AND CONNECTED.

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LEBANESE CUISINE @ ZIZO

Zizo is a posh Lebanese cafe at the heart of Connaught Place in Delhi with a deceptively pricey appearance.

Its interiors are a blend of traditional sophistication and utilitarian modernity that will appeal to the old and young alike. The food is disarmingly authentic, and Indian palates are finally offered the original taste of their much beloved Shawarma rolls. But, on offer is much beyond Middle Eastern gastronomic clichés.

Among the standouts are the spicy Hummus with freshly made pita bread, traditional Falafel and Lamb Manoushe.

Chocolate rice pudding, in particular, is one of the most innovative desserts in the house. However, for those with a sweet tooth, the Baked Halawa Cheesecake is a must try.

MYX – THE EXCLUSIVE PENTHOUSE NIGHTCLUB

Myx is the newest nightclub launched in Kolkata. Spread over a spacious 3,500 sq ®, Myx offers an ambiance that helps to escape into a destination where music and unparalleled service create a se§ing unlike any other. Located on the fi®h and sixth floor of the building, this is the ultimate penthouse nightclub.

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‘CLEAN GOA BEAUTIFUL GOA’ CAMPAIGN Goa, with its many scenic and beautiful beaches, gets a faceli® across the State. Goa Tourism has taken up the task of cleaning the beaches through manual means to have clean and hygienic beaches that will help improve tourism potential in the State.

Under the campaign, dustbins will be placed at every 100 m interval; garbage will be collected from all beaches where it will be segregated into different parts, such as bio degradable and non-biodegradable. The non-biodegradable waste will further be segregated into components such as plastic, glass, metal, etc., and will be kept in a central place for further disposal. The biodegradable waste will be converted. The campaign was October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

launched to ensure clean beaches where lakhs of international and domestic tourists throng annually. The government has warned penal action against those found li§ering public places.

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MANISH MALHOTRA’S FIRST-EVER FINE JEWELLERY DESIGN

Designer Manish Malhotra debuted into designing fine diamond jewellery in collaboration with Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies. Cra ed by Anmol Jewellers, the first range of designs included a pair of gorgeous, bridal chandelier earrings. His interpretation of the vintage opulence of the well-travelled aristocracy of the 1930s and 1940s, is the inspiration behind the design.

DEVELOPING LOW COST AIRPORTS IN INDIA

India’s aviation authorities have revealed plans to develop five low-cost airports.

New hubs will be developed in the district of Lohit, in the mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh, Jharsuguda in the northwest part of Odisha, Krishna Nagar in Rajasthan, and Karnataka cities of Hubli and Belgaum. This will result in low cost of operation and make it viable for the airlines with smaller aircra® to run their services.

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SHELL ECO-MARATHON ASIA 2015 Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia is an annual event that challenges high school and university students from around Asia to design, build and test energy efficient vehicles. Eighteen student teams from prominent engineering colleges across the country have registered this year. The teams will field Prototype (futuristic, streamlined vehicles, designed to reduce friction and maximise efficiency) and Urban Concept vehicles (more conventional concept vehicles, designed and built to road-worthy specifications), powered by gasoline, diesel, electric ba§ery and CNG. The grand finale of the competition will be held in Luneta Park located in the heart of Manila in the Philippines from 26th February to 1st March, 2015. This event will bring together current October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

and future leaders on a single global platform to think about the world's energy challenge.

It offers a rare, hands-on opportunity to stretch the boundaries of fuel efficiency, using real-life experience and technology.

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FLYING HIGH DURING

FESTIVALS 28

October ushers a wonderful time of the year when the sky gets illuminated with a festive brilliance. Read how SpiceJet employees are planning to celebrate this season.

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ctober is a month when the festive season begins in India. From the first of October till the end of December, it is a time when the colours of celebrations, enthusiasm and devotion engulf the entire nation, irrespective of religions and beliefs.

Festivals always bring families closer. However, SpiceJet employees who are on duty these days do not feel far from home, when with their SpiceJet family.

With Navaratri, Bakr-Id or Id-ulZuha, Dussehra and Deepawali, the festive mood continues and the excitement and energy levels are high. For shopaholics, there is no be er time than this to explore the markets, as they are filled with exciting festive offers and discounts. It is also a great time to

DURING DUSSEHRA, MASSIVE EFFIGIES OF RAVANA ARE MADE. WITH THE STORY OF THE RETURN OF RAMA ENACTED DURING RAMLILAS, RAVANA IS SET ON FIRE, SIGNIFYING VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL.

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Gi s have a charm of their own, but a warm hug and hearty chat with loved ones are incomparable explore the many facets of India.

Spiceroute, in conversation with SpiceJet’s employees, discovers what makes them happy during the festivals and how do they feel if they are on duty during the festival days.

SWEETS, GIFTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Captain Taranjyot Kaur, named as the youngest Doctor-Pilot (Woman) in the Limca Book of Records, loves the vibrance, joy, fun and frolic associated with the festive season. With a big smile on her face, she accepts that beautifully-wrapped fancy gi s have their own charm, but at the same time nothing can be compared to a warm hug, and a long and hearty chat with your loved ones.

greetings and meeting family and friends make her happy during this time. “I prefer gi s like watches, earrings, rings, dresses, lipsticks, flowers and obviously chocolates on such occasions,” she informs.

Poonam Rani (Cabin Crew) believes that sharing is happiness and the festival season is one way to share happiness and cherish life.

She reveals that things like gi s,

Manpreet Bumrah (Cabin Crew) thinks that festivals have their own charm and every festival gives

families a chance to come together to share the joy. Though she prefers exchanging sweets during festivals, for this Deepawali she is planning to gi sky lanterns as they are environment-friendly as compared to fire crackers, and look very beautiful too.

According to Jitender Khanna (Cabin Crew), “The very essence of festivity brings lots of enthusiasm and warmth around us. To me, festivity means sharing joy and happiness with friends and family, and strengthening the bond of love.”

CELEBRATE A 'GREEN DIWALI'

Instead of electric lights, opt for diyas (earthen lamps) and candles, to illuminate your home.

‘Crackers add noise, rangolis add colour’. This season, add colour to your festival.

Do not play loud music in your home or society, disturbing your neighbours and those around.

Let's pledge this Diwali to be an eco friendly green diwali - Go Green

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"LAST DIWALI, I WAS RETURNING HOME IN AN AUTO RICKSHAW AFTER SHOPPING AND WAS ON THE PHONE WITH A FRIEND, DISCUSSING ALL ABOUT GIFTS, NEW CLOTHES, FIRECRACKERS, ETC. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION, I SAW TEARS IN THE DRIVER'S EYES. AFTER MUCH COAXING, HE SAID THAT HE COULD NOT BUY ANY GIFTS FOR HIS KIDS AS HIS MOTHER WAS HOSPITALISED FOR A MONTH, AND ALL HIS EARNINGS WERE BEING SPENT ON MEDICINES AND HOSPITAL BILLS. HE DID NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO MAKE HIS CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION. I REALLY FELT BAD FOR THOSE KIDS AND ALSO FOR HIM. SINCE WE STAY IN THE SAME AREA, THE NEXT DAY, I VISITED HIS HOUSE WITH MY HUSBAND ALONG WITH SOME FIRECRACKERS AND GIFTS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE HAPPINESS I SAW ON HIS FACE AT THE TIME. SINCE THEN, I DECIDED THAT ON EVERY ID OR DIWALI, I WILL SUPPORT AT LEAST ONE NEEDY FAMILY IN ANY WAY I CAN."

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Festivity means sharing joy and happiness with family

preparations and decorations at home and office, sweets, new clothes, and ge ing together with family and friends make the days memorable.

He believes in giving gi s which can express your feelings for others, like handmade cards, picture collage, etc.

For Girish Parshotam (Airport Services), the festive season is a time to bond with family and close friends.

For Priyanka Singh (Cabin Crew), the idea of wearing pre y and colourful Indian wear, buying new clothes and the opportunity to meet and greet friends are the most exciting aspects related to a festive season.

Sneha Segar (Airport Services) likes the glory and excitement associated with the festival.

According to her,

FESTIVE FUN AT WORK

Contrary to popular belief, SpiceJet's employees actually enjoy being on duty on the day of a festval.

When we asked how do they feel and what keeps them going with a spirited approach, the responses le us surprised. “It feels nice to fly on the day of a festival as you can see the spirit of festivity all around.

Also, I feel like adding to the festive mood, on behalf of SpiceJet, by making our passengers’ journey more comfortable,” says Poonam.

Manpreet joyfully explains, “Hospitality industry is all about keeping people first and making them smile. And when this is done on a special day, I feel elated because I feel that I get the opportunity to

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enjoy the festival with my another family, i.e., SpiceJet.” Taranjyot, expressing the same feeling, says, “Flying on the day of a festival gives me equal pleasure whether at home or while flying,” as for her SpiceJet is more than a workplace, rather it is an extended family. Priyanka shares her joy by revealing that flying on the day of a festival brings excitement as she can celebrate the occasion with colleagues and passengers.

Though she admits that it’s o en melancholic when you are not with your family on the day of a festival.

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Asmat Bashir (Airport Services) has another good reason to work on the day of a festival. She reveals, “SpiceJet, too, is a family to me and I love to work during festive seasons in traditional a ire.

Esha, however, feels glad to assist passengers/people to reach their destination so that they can celebrate the festival with their family. Sneha also opines that celebrating a festival with colleagues at the workplace makes her feel good.

SPREADING JOY

Festivals do not always mean a celebration with your family. It also means sharing your joy with others and helping those who are not as blessed as you are. When asked about what kind of good deeds they would do during this festive season,

Many mark this festive season by celebrating with the less-privileged the SpiceJet team was quite vocal about their deep feelings.

On one side where Girish wants to donate diyas (earthen lamps) to needy people, Asmat would prefer to spend some time in an Old Age Home and Poonam would like to spread the message to keep the light of smile in life glowing ever-so bright. Jitendra and Manpreet share the thought - ‘the more you share, the merrier you are’. They have plans to celebrate the festive season with underprivileged children and make them feel like a family. Jitendra says, “I would try to bring joy in the lives of my underprivileged friends by

celebrating with them and gi ing food and sweets at an NGO.” On a serious note, Esha informs that this Diwali she will avoid using crackers as a mark against child labour. Whereas Sneha shows deep concern for Srinagar flood victims, and would like to visit the affected areas to help them with medicines and clothes during this festive season as a part of SpiceJet family.

GIFTING PLEASURE

This festive season, donate new clothes, shoes, bags and even books, and pass it on to orphanages or homes.

Even if you part with your old toys, it would bring great happiness to an underprivileged child. One can even spend time in an old age home. Everyone likes to feel wanted and loved during this season, so try making them feel special this time.

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HERE ARE THE SNAPSHOTS OF OCTOBER COVER AND GATEFOLD SHOOT WHERE EXCITED EMPLOYEES OF SPICEJET, ACROSS ALL DEPARTMENTS, REVEL IN THE FESTIVE MOOD AND PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD.

Enjoying a short break during the shoot

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The crew awaits their turn with the makeup artist

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The crew share a hot meal break

Final adjustments being made before the gatefold shoot

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Hair-stylists at work...

Signing off - last pic of the day!

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48 HOURS IN

BANGKOK

A metropolis with the energy of an 18-year-old and pace of a Formula 1 racing car, Bangkok is the pride of Thailand.

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nown as Krungthep in Thai, Bangkok is what New York is to America; the heart and pulse of Thailand. A heady mix of skyward looking commercial buildings and Buddhist temples, sumptuous Thai street food and high-end fine dining, ritzy malls and rustic markets, busy mornings and buzzing nights. The city has gained immense popularity as a tourist destination leading to an increase in the number of tourists.

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Here you can witness the marriage of old world charm and modern cityscapes.

Bangkok may pride itself in being highly cosmopolitan, but at its core it still retains a very strong sense of Thai culture

The crowd and infamous traffic in Bangkok may intimidate you initially, but you need to spend only a few hours in the city to get accustomed to it, if not love it.

A perfect year-round destination for tourists, Bangkok is an excellent introductory stopover to understand the life and times of the Thai’s. You can witness the marriage of a historic, old world charm with the modern cityscapes here.

SPICEJET COMMENCED FLIGHTS TO BANGKOK, WITH A NEW DAILY FLIGHT FROM KOLKATA ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2014. THIS WILL BE SPICEJET’S FIRST DIRECT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT FROM KOLKATA

FAST FACTS ALTHOUGH THE CAPITAL CITY OF THAILAND IS KNOWN TO THE WORLD AS BANGKOK, LOCAL PEOPLE REFER TO IT AS KRUNG THEP MAHANAKHON. BUT THIS IS JUST A SHORTENED VERSION OF THE ACTUAL NAME WHICH CONSISTS OF 169 CHARACTERS. THE WAT PHO TEMPLE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE, AND THE TEMPLE COMPLEX HOUSES ONE SUCH CENTRE.

DAY ONE

8:00 AM: GRAND BEGINNING A good start in Bangkok would be visiting its prominent cultural and spiritual landmarks, so I headed first to the Grand Palace. Undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok, it was used as the official residence of Thai kings for nearly two centuries.

Currently, it serves as a regular venue for important state and religious functions.

The palace is made up of numerous halls, buildings set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards.

Admire the architecture, soak in the serenity and gaze at the gardens.

Buddhism is the national religion of the country so it comes as no surprise that within the palace is one of the most revered and significant shrine of Thailand: the sacred Emerald Buddha

BANGKOK IS POPULARLY REFERRED TO AS THE CITY OF ANGELS AND MADE FAMOUS BY THE 1975 HIT SONG ‘ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK’.

at WatPraKeow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). You will see a lot of tourists as well as locals paying a visit to the temple.

Behind the palace is the Wat Pho Temple, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. The temple’s complex is a labyrinth of 35 structures, but the most famed structure is its 43m-long reclining Buddha said to be covered in gold leaf. The Buddha's feet are 4.5 m

THAILAND HAS A STAGGERING 1,430 ISLANDS, AMONG WHICH THE MOST FAMOUS IS KOH PHI PHI LEE. THIS ISLAND HAS FEATURED IN DANNY BOYLE’S FILM THE BEACH, STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND TILDA SWINTON. EVERY APRIL BANGKOK HOSTS THE WORLD'S LARGEST STREET WATER FIGHT DURING THE THAI NEW YEAR HOLIDAY, KNOWN AS 'THE SONGKRAN FESTIVAL'.

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DO NOT MISS FLOATING MARKETS A site intrinsic to Bangkok, the floating market comprises boats piled high with tropical fruits and vegetables, ready-to-drink coconut water and local food cooked in these makeshi¹ floating kitchens that are dished out to locals and tourists alike. Some are Taling Chan Market, Bang Ku Wiang Market and Damnoen Saduak.

A ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River

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SIAM OCEAN WORLD Situated underneath Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, the Siam Ocean World is the perfect place to witness the beauty beneath the seas.

Its massive size spans the length of three Olympic-sized swimming pools and a depth of two storeys, featuring some rare marine species.

BAIYOKE SKY TOWER Thailand’s tallest building, the Baiyoke Sky Tower is a popular hub for shopping, eating and entertainment.

Towering above Bangkok at a height of 309 m, the 84-storeyed hotel even has a skywalk. The revolving observation deck on the 84th floor offers some spectacular views of the city.

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long decorated with mother-ofpearl illustrations of auspicious symbols.

Our Tip: Don’t forget to purchase a bowl of coins at the entrance of the temple hall which should be dropped in the 108 bronze bowls placed along the walls of the temple. They say it brings good luck and fortune.

12:00 PM: CHATUCHAK MARKET The biggest flea market in the world, a trip through Chatuchak can easily take a whole day. The weekendmarket houses traditional artifacts to funky accessories, stylish bags to trendy clothes, unique lampshades to colourful lights, pet animals to plants and flowers, and anything else you may need or want. For anyone who is a serious shopper, this market should

Bangkok’s beauty is at its peak along the banks of the Chao Phraya River not be missed.

Remember: Don’t get daunted by the hordes of locals that walk in and out as this will validate the point that this is a ‘must visit’ place when in Bangkok.

4:30 PM: RIVER RHAPSODY They don’t call Bangkok the Venice of the East for nothing! The city has a vast network of canals that surround it. And to experience some of the city’s best sights, one should visit the Chao Phraya River. Ferries and longtail boats shu le frequently from the pier, moving along the river and provide you a slice of the rustic Thai life.

Bangkok’s beauty is at its peak along the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

8:00 PM: NIGHT MARKET Upon the advice of a local, I visited Asiatique night market to catch a glimpse of Bangkok’s much talked about nightlife. A warehouse converted into an open air mall,

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Le : Food court at Siam Paragon mall Below: Exterior view of Jim Thompson Museum

Asiatique houses a lot of stalls that sell both kitsch stuff and classy souvenirs. The mall is river facing, so when your legs need a break, just sit by the benches near the river and watch the city pass by. There are also some amazing restaurants here that serve authentic Thai food. Do bite into a dessert called ‘Mango Sticky Rice’ (in Thai: khao neow ma muang) made up of mango, sticky rice and sweetened coconut cream.

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DAY TWO

9:30 AM: JIM THOMPSON

MUSEUM

For an introduction into traditional Thai architecture, I decided to visit Jim Thompson's

industry, he was an avid art collector. His house aptly reflects his sophisticated taste and in-depth knowledge of Southeast Asian architecture, and you can’t help but admire his passion for being a connoisseur in collecting antiques and art. Within the house, you can also visit a souvenir shop for fabrics and accessories made under his brand of silks.

1:00 PM: MALL MADNESS There is a reason why Bangkok is considered as the Mecca for shopaholics as you can never be too far from a shopping mall in Bangkok. I chose to visit Siam

House. The house, now a museum, is the former home of American entrepreneur, Jim Thompson. Credited as the reviver of Thailand’s silk

MUST DOS IN BANGKOK

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Get Ta¢ooed

Learn Muay Thai – Thai form of kick boxing

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Paragon and MBK Mall; two of the biggest and famous malls of Bangkok. The malls house several shops that sell everything from electronics to fashionable clothes.

To satisfy your hunger pangs, there are several food joints.

A fascinating city of contrasts, Bangkok never ceases to surprise its visitors

5:30 PM: THAI MASSAGE If you’re looking for a relaxing antidote from all the walking, shopping and eating, then a Thai massage is a must. Massage parlours with rows of recliners in the window can be found on almost every street of Bangkok and offer good quality massages.

A traditional Thai shoulder or foot massage could cost about 200 baht for 30 minutes, and is a great way to rejuvenate your sore body.

6:30 PM: KHAO SAN ROAD To feel the energy of the city and be hypnotised by neon lights, head to Khao San Road. Known as the gypsy capital of Bangkok, there is a palpable vibe at this place that cannot be missed. Not a place for the meek-hearted, on this single street you can get ta ooed, snack on fried insects, pick up rainbowcoloured wigs, braid your hair and go pub crawling. Loud and lively, the Khao San Road is a ‘must visit’ if you

want to indulge in some urban Thai culture.

9:30 PM: ENDING ON A ‘HIGH’ I had to end my two days in Bangkok on a ‘high’ note, so I chose to visit the world’s highest open air bar; the Sky Bar. Located on the 63rd floor of Lebua Hotel, this bar gives you the feeling of being on top of Bangkok.

Having made a cameo appearance in the movie The Hangover 2, the Sky Bar provides a breathtaking view of the city that should not be missed.

While you’re here, enjoy your cocktail, and toast to the gli ery views of the city by night.

A fascinating city of contrasts, Bangkok never ceases to surprise me with its sights, sounds and aromas.

MYSPICETRIP SPECIAL OFFERS Offering more reasons to travel to Bangkok, a convenient 3-night package starting at `17,009 per person on twin-sharing basis is an a¢ractive choice.

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Exhibiting its glorious historical past, Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka is beckoning visitors from world over.

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ysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars, has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, and sacred temples. There's an old world aura about the city that reaches out and touches everyone.

The word Mysore is a version of ‘mysooru’, which is derived from the word Mahishasurana Ooru, which means the town of Mahishasura in Kannada language

One of the cleanest cities of Karnataka, Mysore is famous in the world for its sandalwood and rosewood artefacts, stone sculptures, incense sticks, inlay work with ivory and its exquisite silk sarees. Known for playing a significant role in the history of South India, Mysore is a popular tourist destination.

SPICEJET CUSTOMERS TRAVELLING FROM KOCHI, CHENNAI, BELGAUM, HYDERABAD, MANGALORE, PUNE, VISHAKHAPATNAM, AHMEDABAD, KOLKATA AND DELHI CAN NOW TRAVEL TO MYSORE VIA BENGALURU

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A parade with caparisoned elephants during Mysore Dasara

MYSORE PALACE

Mysore has a number of historic palaces, and is commonly described as the City of Palaces. However, the term ‘Mysore Palace’ specifically refers to the largest and the most opulent of all palaces located in the city centre, called the 'Amba Vilas Palace'. Commissioned in 1897, its construction was completed in 1912.

Showcasing Indo-Saracenic style, one can see a pleasant blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architectural elements. The interior of Mysore Palace is richly carved, intricate, colourful and architecturally thrilling.

Visiting hours: Daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm

Irwin Road of the city is named a er the architect of Mysore Palace Mysore Dasara Every autumn, the palace hosts the famous Mysore Dasara festival, during which leading artistes perform stage shows. On the 10th day of the festival, i.e., Vijaya Dashami, a parade with caparisoned elephants

and other floats originate from the palace grounds. The magnificent jewel-studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is displayed here during the Dasara festival.

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Besides its numerous palaces and royal buildings, Mysore city is also known for proximity to several other places of interest, such as: Brindavan Gardens: Located at the Krishnasagar Dam, Brindavan Gardens is one of the finest gardens in South India. Spread over 150 acres, Brindavan Gardens has provided the backdrop for many Indian films. Special a ractions include the 'Dancing Fountains'.

Chamundi Hills: The 335 m high landmark, Chamundi Hills can be reached via a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century.

At the top is a 12th century temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the Wodeyars.

St. Philomena's Church: A beautiful cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, it is one of the largest churches in the country. Built between 1933 and 1941 in gothic style,

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the church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lo y towers. The main feature of this church is the reclining statue of St. Philomena.

its landscape is marked by rolling hills covered with dense vegetation, smaller hills and plateaus covered with tea gardens.

Srirangapatna: Situated at a distance of 15 km from Mysore city, this place houses the mausoleum of Tipu Sultan, his fort and the famous Ranganathaswamy Temple.

Located in the tropics, the city has a moderate climate

Bandipur National Park: It is about 80 km from the city of Mysore on the route to Ooty, another major tourist destination. Established as a tiger reserve, it is one of the most beautiful and be er-managed national parks of India.

Coorg or Kodagu (120 km from Mysore): This unspoilt ‘place of million hills’, situated on the slopes of the Western Ghats, is India' s coffee bowl. The two-hour drive from Mysore is very scenic with lush green landscape spreading across for miles with thick forests, acres and acres of coffee estates and shimmering streams.

Ooty (126 km): One of the most popular and picturesque hill stations,

SHOPPING

Mysore is famous for carved sandalwood, pure silk sarees and incense. The best area to shop is on Sayyaji Rao Road which is the main shopping area. There are also many cra shops on Dhanvantari Road.

Apart from Mysore Palace, the city has many other places to visit like Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Shivanasamudra Falls and Mysore Infosys campus, which is the largest training centre of Infosys in the world. There are three lakes in Mysore that have become a haven for migratory birds, and are set in lush green surroundings that are relaxing and worth visiting. The Mysore Zoo is the oldest in the country and was set up by Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1892.

DID YOU KNOW? Mysore Paints and Varnishes (MPVPL) produces and supplies the indelible ink that is used in every election in India. The ink is used to mark the index finger of all voters to denote that the particular citizen has exercised his or her voting right. The mark helps to avoid fraudulence or multiple voting and malpractices.

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FOOD HOGS

From ditching high profile corporate jobs to hosting food shows, Rocky Singh & Mayur Sharma relate their roller coaster journey...

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ocky & Mayur are India’s much-loved food show hosts, who explore street food across the length and breadth of the country. They tasted telly success with their hit show, ‘Highway On My Plate’ and are now gearing up to host another. Their life story sounds more like a big party, replete with hilarious anecdotes.

Both avid travellers, Rocky & Mayur love the taste of wild adventure.

From scuba diving to mountaineering, they've done it all, and in over 30 countries

How did you guys first meet?

Rocky: We have been neighbours and friends since 1976. That’s when we first met, when I saved Mayur from being beaten up by some kids.

Many years later when Mayur grew into a rather large sort of fellow, he returned the favour several times over.

So you see, friendship pays.

APART FROM ANCHORING FOOD SHOWS, ROCKY & MAYUR ALSO RUN A CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY TOGETHER. WHEN NOT SHOOTING, THEY CAN MOSTLY BE FOUND TRAINING CORPORATE INDIA IN EVERYTHING FROM LEADERSHIP TO TEAM BUILDING October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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FAST FACTS FAVE INBOUND DESTINATION ROCKY - KERALA MAYUR - GOA FAVE OUTBOUND DESTINATION ROCKY & MAYUR SLOVENIA FAVE COMFORT FOOD ROCKY - BUTTER CHICKEN AND BHINDI WITH NAAN MAYUR - ALOO PARANTHAS WITH PANEER TIKKAS AND CURD FAVE CITY FOR STREET FOOD ROCKY - DELHI MAYUR - KOLKATA

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FITNESS REGIME OUR FITNESS REGIME IS VERY SIMPLE. WE EAT TILL WE ARE SLEEPY AND THEN SLEEP TILL WE ARE HUNGRY. FOR THE REST OF THE DAY WE LAUGH, TRAVEL, LIVE AND LET LIVE. I THINK POSITIVITY, JOY AND LAUGHING A LOT ARE THE BEST AND EASIEST WAYS TO ACHIEVE A GOOD BALANCE AND HEALTH IN YOUR LIFE.

What was life like before ‘Highway On My Plate’?

Rocky: We have both been avid travellers and adventurers. Mayur has been to over 64 countries and I have visited over 35. I love scuba diving and have over 300 dives to my name, while Mayur climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and other peaks in Africa, India and

Assam’s street food is li°le known, highly evolved and healthy other countries. We both worked and then quit our jobs in 2004 to live life as much as we could, and that’s when the non-stop adventures really began.

Mayur: We have been travellers since we were about 16 years old, and would always plan 2-3 trips a year. So you can say travel has always been in our blood. As for food, all our travel plans were always based on the kind of food we could get once we got onto the highway. So nothing much has changed. Our life was pre y

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similar to what it is now. Just a lot of fun, food, travel and friendship.

What was it like to move into a different career path altogether?

Rocky: At some stage, I guess anyone who has worked hard will stop and wonder why he/she should continue to make money for someone else, when they could do it for themselves.

When we thought about it, we realised there was absolutely no reason.

So it was extremely liberating and rewarding emotionally, intellectually and financially to walk away from our corporate gigs.

What was your childhood like?

Rocky & Mayur: We had a gang of about 40 girls and boys of similar ages in the li le colony we grew up in South Delhi.

Childhood was filled with friends and play. Everyday, we would all hang out together, and play till we were exhausted. Our highlight was the vendors that would come around selling goodies - chhole bhature (garammmmmmm) guy, the ice

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Rocky & Mayur up to their antics

cream man (doodnath), the bhel puri fellow, the candy floss boy, etc.

What more can any child ask for?

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What about college? Which were your favourite hangout places?

Mayur: Rocky went to SRCC and I went to Khalsa college, both in Delhi. They are right next to each other, and since Rocky was in all the college sports teams, a er practice we would eat to our hearts content.

There was a terrific bhel puri stall at Patel Chest where our buses, then known as ‘u-specials’, would leave from.

There was also the amazing chola bhaturas behind Kirori Mal College from ‘chache di ha i’. We also hung around the canteen at St Stephens collge because Rocky loved the mince they used to serve there.

We respect and enjoy food from across India The bonhomie you share on screen is remarkable. What gets it going?

Rocky: We have spent 37 years as friends. We have laughed, cried, loved, played, sang and danced together, and are now like brothers.

Our children now play together. Of course, in real life, any two people who spend so much time together will start to really get on each others nerves and that happens to us quite o en too. A er all this time, we almost think like one another.

How do you handle being famous?

Mayur: I think the sense of power that comes from being the CEO

of a multinational (Rocky) is easily overshadowed by the love and affection one receives as the anchor of a well loved food show. We respect and enjoy food from across India. As for famous, we understand that the fame and popularity that comes with the job also goes with it. So where fame may breed arrogance in us, it breeds a sense of responsibility to promote and highlight the people and food of the nation. We thrive on the love and food that fame brings us.

What is your new show about?

Our new show 'FoodMad', tells you where to go to satisfy your all food cravings across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. From biryanis to breakfasts and thalis to late night cravings, it’s all here.

INDIA'S UNDERRATED STREET FOOD Mayur: All of India’s street food is underrated. But if I were to pick a region, I would say the food of Assam, in general, is li¢le known and li¢le appreciated. Assamese cuisine is a highly evolved and delicate one that offers an

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amazing range of extremely healthy and natural ingredients and recipes.

It also has influences from all seven sister states, and Guwahati is a powerhouse food city.

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SPINNING MAGIC DJ Aqeel, who shot to fame with his ‘Shake it Daddy Mix’ in the early 2000s, sets temperatures soaring with his beats.

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aving made a mark in India’s competitive music industry, Aqeel Ali aka DJ Aqeel, has truly set a blazing career path, not just for himself, but scores of others who now opt to be a professional DJ.

Aqeel’s ki y of official remixes includes Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga and songs from Bollywood movies like Bunty aur Babli (Kajra Re), Om Shanti Om (Dard-E-Disco, Deewangi), Dus Kahaniyaan (Title Track), Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (Lazy Lamhe), and Saawariya, to name a few

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How did you foray into the music industry?

Initially, I wanted to become a commercial pilot.

However, when I started thinking seriously about this career choice, I became scared and nervous, and that made me think of music. I started to play music occasionally at parties hosted by my friends and everyone loved it. They o en suggested that I should take this hobby seriously, and that is how I became a DJ, just by default. And now, music gives me a high.

Who do you draw your inspiration from?

Renowned DJs like Tiesto, Armin Van Vuuren, Paul Van Dyk inspire me a lot.

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KNOW HIM HOBBIES: WORKING ON MORE AND MORE MUSIC, SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY FAVE INDIAN HOLIDAY DESTINATION: GOA IS THE PLACE FAVE HOLIDAY DESTINATION ABROAD: I RECENTLY VISITED ITALY AND I WAS MESMERISED WITH ITS BEAUTY FAVE CUISINE: JAPANESE FAVE COMFORT FOOD: CHINESE CUISINE FAVE SINGER - MALE + FEMALE: KISHORE DA AND LATA DI

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FAVE INT’L SINGER/ PERFORMER: DJ TIESTO FAVE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE: DON 2 YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT: WHEN ‘SHAKE IT DADDY’ MIX WAS ACCEPTED BY THE AUDIENCE ALL-TIME FAVE SONG: TU TU HAI WAHI

Do share your experience of performing in private weddings?

I am very selective in choosing private wedding gigs and make it a strict point to not overdo them.

The music also gets narrowed down, since people at weddings love listening to loud Punjabi and Bollywood music, especially the ones to which they can dance to.

Given an option, who would you like to collaborate with?

I feel both Indian and Western personalities have very unique and different approaches to music. Given an option, I would love to blend both the talents and styles.

What else keeps you occupied apart from DJing?

Apart from DJing, I have two

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nightclubs in Delhi, Hype and RSVP. I have also tied up with The Park, New Delhi for Agni Reloaded.

When it comes to DJs, how has the level of competition changed?

Bollywood and Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is rocking the floors as of now. Competition has certainly increased. This change is good and the new talent will now improve their quality to prove themselves.

How different is the Indian DJ industry from those abroad?

India is still growing in terms of DJing. And it's good that listeners are opening to newer sounds and styles.

But there is still a long way to go.

What is the mantra to your success?

Be yourself and never say never!

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CARDAMOM

Native to the moist evergreen forests of Western Ghats, Cardamom is a highly valued spice since ancient times.

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orld's third-most expensive spice by weight, Cardamom is a member of the ginger family. There are two types of this spice: green cardamom known as ‘Queen of Spices’ and black cardamom, referred as an ‘inferior cousin’ to the green cardamom. Each has its own unique characteristics.

Ele aria cardamomum Maton is the scientific name of this spice.

Popularly known as small cardamom (green) and large cardamom (black), they have a strong aroma.

Considered as symbols of royalty, they were used for making perfumes, once upon a time

HISTORY

The spice has been mentioned in the Charaka Samhita and Susrutha Samhita, the ancient Indian Ayurvedic texts, written in the post-Vedic period (1400-1600 BC).

HABITAT

Cardamom is a leafy perennial herb with hairless leaves, neatly arranged along thick fleshy stalks.

The attractive flowers are borne

EACH SPICEJET AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN NAMED AFTER A PARTICULAR SPICE. IN THIS SECTION, WE BRING YOU THE HISTORY AND USAGE OF EACH ONE OF THESE SPICES

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HEALTH BENEFITS TRADITIONALLY USED FOR ITS APHRODISIAC, DIGESTIVE AND FLAVOURING PROPERTIES. OFTEN USED TO TREAT COLDS, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, CHRONIC INDIGESTION WITH BLOATING, NAUSEA, BELCHING, INDIGESTION FROM STRESS/TENSION, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION, AND NERVE WEAKNESS. IN AYURVEDA, IT IS USED TO STIMULATE DIGESTION, ALLEVIATE INTESTINAL SPASMS AND PAIN, TO STOP COUGHING, RELIEVE HICCUPS AND TO PREVENT NAUSEA 64

CARDAMOM IS A GOOD SOURCE OF MINERALS LIKE POTASSIUM, CALCIUM, AND MAGNESIUM. 100 G PODS CONATIN 1119 MG OF THIS ELECTROLYTE. AS A DIURETIC AND FIBER RICH SPICE, CARDAMOM SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE. THIS SPICE HELPS THE BODY ELIMINATE WASTE THROUGH THE KIDNEYS.

at ground level on much-branched flowering stems and they develop into small green or brown threevalved capsules, containing several brown seeds.

Cardamom plants generally grow in parts of the Western Ghats in southern India, known as the Cardamom Hills. The leaves of the plant are dark green, long and sword-shaped.

USAGE

Cardamom transcends above most spices because of its taste and flavour. It can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes along with curries, flatbreads and teas.

Its usage has grown tremendously since the ancient times. Used for a variety of dishes from soups and

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GREEN AND BLACK CARDAMOM The green cardamom is delicate and floral whereas black cardamom is bold and smoky. The flavour of black cardamom is distinctively different from the green variety. It is dried by exposing the pods to intense heat through placing them over a fire pit. Unlike the green one, the black pods are discarded and only the seeds are used. This makes the black cardamom economically cheaper.

The green cardamom pod is sweeter than the black one, which has a more earthy and lovely flavour. O en used as a whole pod, green cardamom’s seeds quickly lose their flavour once they are exposed.

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Arabs and Turks use cardamom to flavour their coffee main courses to desserts, it may be used to freshen breath, clear infection, and as a digestive aid.

The seeds of the cardamom fruit are fragrant and spicy with a strong flavour and perfume. The pod can be used whole or ground, and each pod contains a number of seeds. Green seeds are chewed to get rid of bad breath, and the Arabs and Turks use cardamom seeds to flavour their coffee. Greeks and Romans used the spice for perfumes, ointments and aromatic oils, whereas in Asia, it's often used to make cardamom tea.

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IT’S ALL IN THE BAG!!

Big, slouchy and comfy to carry around… the quaint ‘jhola’ bag in its new avatar finds a spot in every woman’s closet.

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traditional handicra item that till a few years back was a staple of rural India or urban intellectuals, the jhola bag has finally caught the fancy of ‘Generation Y’ in a big way. It’s no longer the dull, boring, dreary bag needed to carry your essentials, but finds itself at the forefront of fashion with a complete makeover.

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Just take a stroll down any of the college campuses and you would find jholas in every size, style, colour, and design, adorning the shoulders of students who want to present a ‘carefully casual’ image Jhola bags are a perfect amalgamation of traditional and trendy. They can either be just an item of necessity or the quirkiest fashion statement of the day. Whatever be your style, a jhola is sure to suit your personality and taste.

Regardless of which part of the country you live in, jholas are loved and flaunted by all. Young women, especially, love these colourful bags that come in a vast array of prints, colours, designs, textures, embellishments, shapes and sizes. Jholas, handcra ed in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha and U ar Pradesh, are famous for their ethnic pa ern and embroidery. There are

VIBRANT, TRENDY AND COLOURFUL, THESE BAGS NO LONGER PROJECT A PSEUDO-INTELLECTUAL IMAGE AND HAVE INSTEAD BECOME A STYLE MANTRA FOR THE FASHION BRIGADE

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Being an inexpensive fashion item, one can find many takers for jhola bags today

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many connoisseurs of these bags who score the local markets or throng the state emporiums for authentic items.

There is an innovation in design around the strap of the jholas. From faux leather to canvas, from wooden beads to every imaginable item have been used to adorn the jholas.

The whole idea is to make each piece stand out and look stunningly gorgeous, yet different from others.

DESI STYLE

Jhola is synonymous with India.

These bags have become a unique symbol during India’s freedom struggle. These sling bags, used by revolutionaries, symbolised selfsufficiency, simplicity and service as they were made from handmade khadi spun on charkhas.

The jhola invariably adds an Indian traditional charm to one’s look. They are also extremely

popular in the international market.

Many foreign tourists can also be spo ed carrying jholas with imprints of many religious deities.

KUDOS TO ITS VERSATILITY

A bag that can be moulded according to one’s personal fashion choice, jholas are very versatile. Now, jholas have become more of a fashion accessory than just a bag. And the best part is that men and women of all ages can carry them off with aplomb. All you need to do is find one that perfectly matches your personality.

A CANVAS WITH A STORY

Each jhola tells a story in itself.

Elephants, camels, peacocks,

birds, trees, ethnic designs, temples and monuments are all seen as inspirations by artists to create a story with the jhola. From social messages to funky cartoon characters, kitschy design to vintage painting, there is something that will appeal to everyone. These themed fabric bags are sure to make many heads turn. Made from khadi, jute, co on or silk and adorned with embroidery or embellishments, this versatile utility item is like a blank slate on which artisans create their masterpieces.

BE YOURSELF

Jhola bags, nowadays, have a contemporary twist added to it.

Cartoon characters, indie pop art,

BROWSE FOR YOUR JHOLA Local markets sell them all the time, but you can also buy the quirkiest of designs online. For your dose of unique jhola bags, here are some sites… www.indiacircus.com www.sweetcouch.com www.fashionhaat.com October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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QUICK TIPS Jhola bags look best when worn with the right kind of outfit and the a»itude to match with it…

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Concern for the environment might not be the reason behind the comeback of the environment friendly jhola bags, but the fad is contributing to the green cause nevertheless…

geometrical pa erns and tribal art with minimal detailing appeal to the young crowd. Summery prints, neon colours, colour blocking with two or more solid colours are the choicest flavours of the season. Jholas made from cut-out denims with their pockets intact are also a rage.

For the young generation, it is important to be a part of the crowd yet stand-out. To this end, rather than following the herd and opting for clichéd Indian look, go for more fun designs and fresh ideas. A er all, each piece of garment and accessory should bring out your uniqueness.

Summery prints, neon and solid colours are the rage this season JHOLAS ARE HERE TO STAY

Jhola bags have quietly and steadily crept into the fashion world. Earlier, a jhola would be associated with a journalist or a professor, but not anymore. In its reinvented form, it has found its place on the ramp, big screen, metro cities, in fact every fashion-conscious individual’s October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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DOS AND DON’TS WHEN CARRYING A JHOLA BAG Don’t try to clash your jhola print with your outfit.

Do let your jhola stand-out.

Don’t overdo on accessories when carrying a jhola.

Do keep your style casual.

Don’t carry a funky printed jhola with a traditional embroidered saree or salwar kameez.

Do carry a jhola with long flowing skirts and tight snug tees, jeans with plain co»on shirts, long tunics and casual kurtas.

wardrobe. Be it students, teachers or even corporate professionals, jhola bags have become the talk of the town. And every new season, the trends change. A trip to any of the local shopping markets, such as Janpath and Sarojini Nagar or even Lajpat Nagar in Delhi.

Walk through the many shopping stalls near Goa's beaches and you will discover more. Small shops with embroidered motifs on the jholas are famous here. One can even buy patches from these shops, and stitch them onto a plain black jhola, creating one's own distinctive style. Add tassels, splash your own paints and let your imagination run wild. In its colourful, vibrant, trendy avatar, each jhola bag is packed with loads of excitement.

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TRIBAL ART

Read and fall in love with the intricate cra smanship, richness and fascinating history of Indian tribal art.

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ndia is a goldmine of myriad traditional and tribal art forms.

It is known as the land that portrays cultural vibrancy through its art forms. Other than folk art, another form of traditional art practiced by the tribal or rural population is classified as tribal art.

Simple but colourful and vibrant, it speaks volumes about the country's rich heritage.

In our art expedition, we ended up exploring and knowing about various Indian tribal art forms and its fascinating past. Its beauty, purity and soulfulness le us spellbound

PHAD PAINTING, RAJASTHAN

The 700-year-old narrative painting style, Phad still holds a deep religious connect for the Bhopa community of Rajasthan. Till date, the people of the community put a phad painting in the background and sing, dance and narrate traditional stories of kings and gods. “Even today, the people of the Bhopa community follow the

TRIBAL ART GENERALLY REFLECTS THE CREATIVE ENERGY FOUND IN RURAL AREAS THAT ACTS AS AN UNDERCURRENT TO THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE TRIBAL PEOPLE

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CHITTARA ART Chi»ara is a tribal art form of the Malnad region of Karnataka, where women of Deevaru community draw pictures on mud walls, earthen pots, utensils and other objects using rice flour paste, coloured extracts from flowers and natural brush.

Deevaru is a matriarchal community and Chi»ara is predominantly a woman’s art.

A refined artwork, it is mainly inspired by the community’s everyday activities like working in paddy fields and carrying earthen pots and animals.

They do it to decorate and beautify their homes.

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Geetha Bhat, founder of Center for Revival of Indigenous Art (CFRIA) from Bengaluru, who has been tirelessly working to promote the art form says, “Chi»ara is considered very auspicious by the Deevaru community.

They also do it on auspicious occasions, such as during marriages, they have a specially carved wooden bowl for aarti on which they do Chi»ara painting.

They also do it on cloths, flower pots, etc.” With the support of CFRIA, Chi»ara artists painted the walls of the Bangalore City railway Station, called Sitara Corner.

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tradition. During the narration, the Bhopa puts a phad painting of 20x5 feet in the background, where he and his wife, who is called ‘Bhopi’, perform together and invoke the deities. The paintings are mainly spiritual, where we paint a scene from the Ramayana and Mahabharata or the bravado of local heroes from history. The painting is traditionally done on a piece of cloth with pictorial representations,” informs famous Phad painter Kalyan Joshi.

The art was on the verge of extinction when Kalyan’s father, Shrilal Joshi, took on the mammoth task of reviving it. “Our family has been working to preserve the art form for centuries and I am the 30th generation of my family to carry on the legacy,” adds the painter.

MADHUBANI, BIHAR

One of the most popular Indian tribal art forms - Madhubani, comes from the Madhubani District of Bihar. Though the exact date of its

origin is not known, it is believed to have been started by womenfolk, with a deep desire to connect with the higher self/God. Also known as Mithila Painting, owing to the legend King Janak ordered local artists to paint the walls of his palace on the occasion of the wedding of his daughter Sita with Lord Rama, and that laid its origin.

Phad is a 700 year-old narrative painting style from Rajasthan Currently, one can see pictures of gods and goddesses, ecological balance, celebration and more in Madhubani paintings. “An artist paints what he sees. Madhubani painting is an expression of artists’ inner-self; they take inspiration from their environment and that is why one can see nature, animals and images of gods and goddesses in

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Madhubani Paintings. Recently, a Madhubani artist went abroad for an exhibition and when she came back, she painted women wearing miniskirts,” shares Manisha Jha, a Madhubani artist and architect.

Born in Raghopur of Saharsa District in Bihar and brought up in Delhi, Manisha considers herself a bridge between the two worlds.

“We are three sisters who work to promote the art form. That is why we are called the Madhubani sisters. We have learned the art from our mother and grandmother.

As children, we used to go to our village during summer vacations and there we developed a deep love for the art,” says Manisha, who even put her career as an architect on the backseat to promote the art. In her efforts over the last 25

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Pa°achitra artists make intricate paintings years, she has managed to put up 45 Madhubani exhibitions across the world. Presently, more than 200 women are working with her.

“I also organise free workshops for youngsters. I feel they should know more about Indian art forms to help keep them alive. I want Madhubani art to be accessible to people,” she states. She received the President’s award this July for her contribution towards the art form.

PATTACHITRA, ORISSA

From the small heritage cra s village of Raghurajpur in Puri

A Pa¢a painter's studio consists of all the members of his family. The female members are tasked with preparing the glue and canvas, filling the colours, and giving the final lacquer coating. The master hand, mostly a male member, draws the initial line and gives the final finishing. Pa¢a paintings

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District, Pa achitra tribal art is reaching places, and is ge ing acknowledged by art lovers from not only India, but abroad as well.

The artists make intricate paintings of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Krishnaleela, Geet Gobind and Radha Krishna. Chitrarekha Sahu, daughter of famous Pa achitra artist Late Rabindra Natha Sahu, informs, “I started learning Pa achitra from my father a er I gave my class tenth exams, and have been doing it ever since.

Many artists and art enthusiasts come to us for buying paintings.

O en, people give us a story and we plan our paintings accordingly, which makes it challenging. We have opened a Pa achitra training school in Cu ack, where I teach around 80 kids.”

are done on small strips of co¢on cloth. The cloth canvas is coated with a mixture of chalk and gum, made from tamarind seeds and then rubbed with two different stones and dried. The mixture gives it a leathery finish on which the artists paint with vegetable, earth and stone colours.

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Sweets are an integral part of Diwali, but give besan ladoos and khoya barfis a miss this season, and try something new instead.

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weets form a significant part of the Lakshmi and Ganesh puja on Diwali, and the festival is obviously incomplete without sweets. Different types of sweets as 'prasad' or 'naivedhyam', are offered to the deities and distributed among family and friends too. But Diwali does not necessarily mean that one has to eat and distribute traditional sweets only. In fact, traditional sweets are undergoing a makeover. People are now health-conscious and don't want the cloyingly sweet mithai like besan ladoo, pedas, motipak or coconut barfi that are traditionally associated with this festive season.

Not only are these considered rich and heavy, but are also difficult to prepare and so, people prefer readymade, lighter and exotic options instead According to Chef Anil Thapliyal, Pastry Chef, Jaipur, Marrio , “People are bored of the usual sweets. Today, they are more open to experimenting with food which has led them to try newer things.”

Globalisation has changed the consumers' outlook and they have become modern and contemporary. Consumers use festivals as an excuse for sweet binging, in fact, chefs also

TRADITIONAL SWEETS ARE UNDERGOING A MAKEOVER. PEOPLE ARE NOW HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AND DON'T WANT THE CLOYINGLY SWEET MITHAI LIKE BESAN LADOO, PEDAS, MOTIPAK OR COCONUT BARFI THAT ARE TRADITIONALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FESTIVE SEASON October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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use this as an excuse for trying out different and newer flavour combinations, opines Chef Javed Merchant, Executive Pastry Chef, Novotel, Juhu Mumbai.

Unique presentation and higher shelf life are important criteria for consumers, according to Pastry Chef, Vasant Khot, of Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport.

Hence, sweet shops, hotels and caterers are cashing in on this new trend which gives them an immense opportunity.

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Now, ingredients like compote, marzipan & liqueur are being used ingredients commonly used for Diwali sweets. Novel ingredients such as fruits, compote, liqueur, almond powder and marzipan have entered this domain and are being explored to the hilt. Chefs are ge ing imaginative and are trying to cater to the adventurous consumer, while remaining within the precincts of Indian sweets. Dry fruits and fresh fruits are being used liberally, as those are something

COCONUT BARFI RECIPE Ingredients: 1 tin condensed milk, 2 cups desiccated coconut, 2 tsp cardamom powder, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/3 cup nuts – chopped (pistachios, almonds, cashews), saffron/kesar.

Method: Mix condensed milk and coconut. Add sugar and cardamom

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which people enjoy universally and one cannot go wrong. But today, those are being used creatively.

Anjeer Mielle Feuille - Anjeer Katli layered between puff pastry and ganache, Passion fruit peda tartletstraditional milk cake flavoured with passion fruit filling and piped in pate sucrée tart shells are some out-ofthe ordinary suggestions Chef Javed has for this Diwali.

Nolen gur truffles, gulkand gulab jamuns, apricot barfis, anjeer cutlets, strawberry malai rolls, are on offer now. These are still close to the traditional sweets, albeit with a twist and are thus preferred by many. Innovation comes with a

powder, and stir on a low flame for 4-5 mins. Ensure it does not stick to the pan. Remove from heat. Add chopped nuts and set aside.

Spread the mixture onto a slightly greased plate, then use a knife to cut into squares or diamonds.

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TRY IT AT HOME! ARBI KI BARFI

Recipe by Chef Vasant Khot, Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport Ingredients 240 gm- Arbi, peeled and grated 240 gm khoya Ghee for frying 2 green cardamoms, seeded crushed 40 gm coconut, grated 1 tbsp mixed seeds (4 types of seeds - pumpkin, Cantoloupe, sunflower and watermelon) Syrup: 200 gm - sugar to make 3 -thread syrup, with ¼ water Ghee for stir frying (about 1 tbsp ghee) 82

Method 1. Fry the grated Arbi in a li le ghee until light brown.

2. Mix the fried khoya and the arbi thoroughly.

3. Now add this khoya- arbi mixture in 3-thread syrup until a thick homogeneous mixture of barfi consistency is formed.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well with hands.

5. Spread the mixture on a greased thali and let it cool.

6. When cool, cut into desired shaped pieces.

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Consumers want unique presentations and higher shelf life price, and these sweets are expensive compared to the usual ones; yet, people are willing to pay.

In Kolkata, sweet shops have gone a step ahead and are creating fusion sweets with inherent Bengali flavours in a bid to jump the avant-garde bandwagon to lure sweet lovers. They are no longer using chocolate flavour in the sandesh, but instead filling the centre of the sandesh with molten chocolate. Rum-filled sandesh, chocolate malai rolls, malpua cheesecake, three star sandesh with bu erscotch, strawberry and chocolate flavours are other popular additions.

Chef Vasant Khot, however, feels tradition can be married with modernity cleverly. “Exotic ingredients can be added to traditional sweets, but should be done in a more tailor-made manner, by substituting one or two ingredients without spoiling the fun of making authentic Diwali sweets.”

Visual appeal too has gained importance and consumers shell out

big bucks if they like what they see.

Sweets are being packaged differently in a ractive ways to entice the consumer, who is particular about presentation.

And for those who still prefer to stay away from Indian sweets in any form, can se le for their western counterparts. Cakes, chocolates, marzipans and cookies, now form an integral part of the Diwali sweets tray.

Blueberry macaroons, Dark chocolate fudge cookies with kalhua, Pernod dark chocolates, Bailey’s chocolates, Buckwheat chocolate cake, figure prominently on the list as well, informs, Chef Anil Thapliyal.

So, do not despair if this Diwali you do not savour the usual Suterfeni, Ghoogra and Mysore Pak. Gorge on some novel sweets instead. Trust me, those too will have the same celebratory feel. A er all Diwali is about sweets. So why not be different?

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Four garden enthusiasts in Bengaluru usher in a green, eco-friendly movement, working their way one home at a time.

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garden is a true haven, offering a soothing and relaxing environment for all. The lush green leaves dri ing in the wind and the quiet tones of a small fountain gurgling can transport you far from the city to a quaint countryside.

Garden balconies are made to match the aesthetics of the home, blend it with the house, rather than having it stand out oddly

And not to mention, gardening is such a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Many take to gardening as a means to calm themselves, and while working with the mud and soil, getting your knees dirty will not be much of a bother.

A GARDEN MUST HOLD SOME MEANING TO ITS OWNER, IT MUST CONNECT WITH HIM. GARDENING IS NOT ONLY ABOUT PUTTING A FEW PLANTS TOGETHER, BUT INCULCATING A CHANGE IN ONE'S LIFESTYLE, TAKING THE GREEN MOVEMENT FURTHER October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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Bengaluru, known as the garden city, is losing its symbolic charm, laments Reena Chengappa, a tech writer. “Having lived for over 20 years in the city, the rapid construction was stripping it of its beauty. Earlier we used to have small houses with a tiny backyard, and kitchen waste would be used as compost,” she recalls.

But with increasing high-rise buildings, the population has shifted to apartments, and the concept of gardens has been lost to many in this fashion.

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Keeping this aspect in mind, in 2008, Reena along with her friends, Shailesh Deshpande, Athreya Chidambi and Sriram Aravamudan started to garden for their friends and families, in a bid to promote the activity.

And what started as a weekend hobby, soon took flight.

“We started off working during weekends. We worked hard and would get tired physically, yet mentally we were high and happy.

Soon, friends started talking about it to others and slowly we started ge ing calls from potential customers!”

It was in April 2009 that they quit their jobs and registered their new company, MySunnyBalcony (MSB). Athreya, a web designer, immediately started working on the site. Every project was

What started as a weekend hobby, took flight into a full fledged business worked on with much thought and deliberation. The team would head for site visits, collate their designs and ideas of the space that needed to be designed, and they moved on step-by-step. In a bid to offer exclusivity, they even offer customised products for their clients.

So, be it planting herbs in large teacups, or colourful terraco a turtles lined up on someone’s balcony, they ensure that their work is clean, colourful and with a touch of quirkiness added to it.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

MySunnyBalcony has helped transform many previously unused parts of homes into more meaningful spaces. Imagine a pristine white balcony lined with dusky white pebbles near the bo om and huge colour blocked urns, home to large, leafy plants.

The sight is infinitely divine.

MSB offers all kinds of products and services that will revamp your home. On contacting them, they first come over for a site visit. Post the first visit and on clinching the deal, the team takes an approximate 10 days, including time for preparing the items required and se ing them up. Since they offer customised products too, they have become a rage across India. Thus,

PERFECT KITCHEN GARDEN Kitchen garden is a must for those who love organic food as it brings numerous benefits along with it too!

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the household • Enables a clean and green environment • Grow whatever you like, be it tomatoes, herbs or other vegetables • Utilise kitchen waste as compost like used tea leaves, peels of fruits and vegetables, etc.

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PRODUCTS Bamboo: Vertical columns of hardened bamboo add a touch of elegance to any home, balcony, office corner, etc. Be it hanging or placed on level ground, these have holes drilled through them, with the plants poking through.

Cans: Brightly coloured cans of po»ed flowering plants exude beauty like none other. Old milk cans are upscaled into vibrant pots that add a pop of a»itude to any garden.

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Mosaic goods: Pre»y terraco»a urns, splashed with colours, have dainty mosaic tiles on their exterior.

Terraco§a: Pots made of terraco»a are both fashionable and eco-friendly.

And they can be shaped as anything! Be it cups and saucers or animals, they add a sparkle everywhere.

Wood products: Adding both authenticity and rugged beauty, wooden products truly lend a natural atmosphere. Be it wooden pallets as shelves or boxes of every size, they add the much-needed oomph.

The group helps transform an ordinary balcony into a work of art

Terraco°a pots, in different shapes, are available online watering cans, milk cans and cute spherical hanging pots have become an instant hit. Their terraco a urns in a variety of colours, mosaic tiled and tiny gardens in terraco a plates, have pushed forth an eco-friendly option.

They have even contracted vendors to fashion terraco a pots, shaped as pigs, owls, fish and even frogs, which are available on e-commerce websites.

So, whether you want a Turkish inspired garden, a Mediterranean one or a Zen rock garden, just offer them references and they will transport a slice of heaven right onto your doorstep. Once a project is completed, they even offer annual maintenance that rid clients of constant worrying about their gardens and drainage.

CHALLENGES

Needless to say, with the concept MSB is based on and their USP, the client base has grown tremendously.

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“We have worked on over 200 gardens till date, of varying sizes of course,” informs Reena. With revenue and customer base growing almost 70 – 100% year-on-year, the challenges are immense for the team.

Hiccups are bound to feature in any business enterprise, but MSB finds selling their products in mass market very challenging.

Adds Reena, “We can work around a city like Bengaluru, where we know our vendors. But when it comes to other cities, logistics becomes a problem. Packing terraco a items is difficult. This is why we started using materials like wrought iron, bamboos and other metals.” They are elegant yet exude a rustic charm.

GREEN INITIATIVE

The efforts of MSB are not only linked to conservation, spreading awareness of easy to do gardening or adding breathing space to homes, offices and the like. But, they offer a lifestyle change to their clients. Their USP is the ability to visualise a garden in a 360 degree space, and from offering single products to massive makeovers, they handle small to real large landscaping projects.

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Explore the universal relevance of Gandhi’s teachings on his birthday, the International Day of Non-violence...

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First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." One can hardly imagine such words of radical drive to have been u ered by someone who chaperoned the concept of non-violence into a practical undertaking. Widely celebrated as the messiah of peace all the world over, Mahatma Gandhi has been treated with sweeping adulation by filmmakers, writers, artists, sovereign states and world leaders.

However, there are also critics who subvert his greatness with reasons galore.

All aspects notwithstanding, we explore the presence and correspondingly the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the post-modern establishment of the universal society PROTESTS AND POLITICS

“Every time there is a popular uprising or protest in the world, I am reminded of Gandhi,” says Rayhan Uddin, a student of Government and Economics at London School of Economics. He further explicates, “Peaceful methods of protest continue to thrive today, and I have no doubt that Gandhi was a pioneer for such activism.”

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More than 70 countries have erected Mahatma Gandhi’s statues ‘March on Washington’, followed by the 'I have a Dream’ speech half a century ago, or the relatively recent non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar, or even the most recent movement against corruption with numerous peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar in India, they all have been inspired by the Gandhian style.

Le¹: Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, Camden, London

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The official website of ‘Gandhi World Foundation’ claims that more than 70 countries have erected Mahatma Gandhi’s statues as a gesture of bestowing honour on the man. Many countries have structures of Gandhi at more than one locations including France, Canada, The Netherlands, Japan and many more.

Curiously, the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Massachuse s has a large statue of Gandhi, the replica of which may be circulated on loan at protests and peace rallies by educational institutions and organisations. On October 28, 2010, the entrance gate of Goldman Sachs in Boston was blocked by placing this travelling statue, with his famous words on a poster in his hand, ‘The World Holds Enough For

Everyone’s Need, Not For Everyone’s Greed’.

The latest to come up is opposite the British Parliament, alongside statues of other pioneering statesmen like Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln.

Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, commented at its official declaration, “He is a figure of inspiration, not just in Britain and India, but around the world.”

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The best portrayal of Gandhi on celluloid has been by Ben Kingsley in the 1982 Academy Award winning film Gandhi. Richard A enborough,

the director of the film, who recently passed away, spent over 20 years researching and ge ing into the skin of the Indian freedom fighter. The sheer fact that the film le behind the cinematographical and technical genius of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. in the race of the Oscars, shows the great influence of Mahatma Gandhi on the universal commonality.

Many other Indian and international films have dealt with 'theme Gandhi' with disparate angles and treatment. Mark Robson’s 1963 Nine Hours to Rama is the story of a few hours before Gandhi’s assassination, a theme that Kamal Haasan’s Hey

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MAHATMA GANDHI • His English had an Irish accent, as one of his first teachers was an Irishman.

• During his days in South Africa, his highest income touched $15,000 a year.

• He was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1947, but was never bestowed one.

• The UN announced October 2 as the International Day of Non-violence in 2007.

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PLAYING GANDHI 1. J S Casshyap Nine Hours To Rama (1963) 2. Ben Kingsley Gandhi (1982) 3. Annu Kapoor Sardar (1993) 4. Rajit Kapur The Making 0f The Mahatma (1996) 5. Sam Dastor Jinnah (1998) 6. Naseeruddin Shah Hey Ram (2000)

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7. Surendra Rajan The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) 8. Dilip Prabhavalkar Lagey Raho Munnabhai (2006) 9. Darshan Jariwala Gandhi, My Father (2007) 10. Avijit Du» Dear Friend Hitler (2011)

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Ram also slightly touched upon.

Shyam Benegal’s The Making of the Mahatma deals with Gandhi’s 21 years in South Africa, while the more recent Lage Raho Munna Bhai practically reinforces his principles in a more complex-real-world of today.

Gandhi has been subjectively scrutinised by one and all Pronounced or oblique references to him in TV are also widely prominent. A comic animated series of the US, Clone High, features a clone of Gandhi, though not in all his greatness but as a high school kid trying hard to live up to his original.

Gandhi’s clone shares screen with fellow animated clone-kids like John F Kennedy, Cleopatra, Abraham Lincoln, etc. Like any concept, idea, ideology or simply a human form, Gandhi has been subjectively scrutinised by one and all.

And so the ma er of his relevance also holds a diverse plurality among the people of the newer generation.

Emma O’Kane, a junior fellow of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

at Queen’s University Belfast, North Ireland, says, “I can recognise the impact and value of peaceful protests, but today's modern wars are rooted in such a complex manner that I find myself increasingly disillusioned by the Utopian image of people connected by peace. The victory of good over evil seems to call for more intense action.”

However, the mere familiarity of his name among the citizens across nations speaks volumes about his psychological and intellectual penetration in human consciousness.

We pay our tribute to one of the most prominent social scientists of the 20th century, in the month of his birth.

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THE ART OF GIFTING

This festive season, we bring you a plethora of gi ing ideas that are meaningful and bound to bring a smile to the recipient.

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iwali, a popular festival in India, expounds the theme of victory of good over evil. And along with the festival, the tradition of exchanging gi s developed, and while many may act stingy the year-round, they ensure that during this season they go all out while shopping for their loved ones.

Many offer gi s as a gesture of kindness and respect, a token of love, good wishes and prosperity, and these gi s are chosen with thought and care

Every Diwali brings with it massive amounts of sweets, dry fruits, apparels, jewellery, home decor, basically anything under the sun. But one has to be extremely careful while selecting the gi s for loved ones or friends, ensuring that the gi depicts the right emotion and leaves a lasting impression.

THESE DAYS, THERE ARE NUMEROUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR CORPORATE GIFTS. OPT FOR SHIV KHERA'S BOUQUET OF STYLISED JOURNALS, SIGNATURE PENS AND CALENDARS OR EVEN SWISS MILITARY'S WALLETS, KEY CHAINS & MULTI UTILITY CHARGERS October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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GIFT A DONATION This Diwali, make a difference in someone else’s life, someone who is underprivileged and would benefit a lot with your gi¹. Opt to gi¹ a donation through GiveIndia, a donation platform where one can choose from 200 NGOs to support.

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Choose an occasion and cause from www.

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Send the gi¹ to the gi¹ees’ email id with a personalised message.

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A tax receipt will be sent to the ‘gi¹er’ immediately and a feedback report will be sent to both within 4-6 months

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HOME DECOR

Always a go-to option, home decor features largely on many lists. Be it bedsheets, bed covers, lamps, lanterns, diyas or wall hangings; home decor is a great choice.

Gi ease.com, a gi ing portal, offers a plethora of options for gi ing the right item, and making it a delightful experience. Delivering to over 5,000 locations in India, customers can opt for tea light holders, be it earthen or gold-finished ones, quirky Diwali coasters and even pop art Ganesh lamp shades.

Elvy Lifestyle, a premium home décor brand, has brought forth a special diwali collection, featuring sweet-scented Indonesian candles accompanied with elegant candle stands, artificial flowers, lamps and colourful votives, bright cushions, and other items befi ing a festive occasion. The price ranges from `225 to `30,000.

During this season, friends and relatives come visiting, and what

be er way to welcome guests at home than to spread out your best bedsheets and upholstery for them.

Portico New York’s new collection, Shubha Mangalam, is heavily inspired from India’s rich cultural heritage, its traditional jewellery and the opulence of its festivals. The bedsheets, bedcovers, duvets, duvet covers, towels, shower curtains,

Festive decor items add a spark of brilliance to any home soyabean duvets, anti-mite & anti bacterial pillows, blankets, etc., are priced at `1,399 onwards. Similarly, Home Elements, a design-centric home furnishing brand, offers stylised ethnic cushions highlighting the aura of gold, silver and bronze.

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Gi ing luxurious, elegant and beautiful pieces of home decor can be a good idea lend a regal look to any se ing. The products range from `399 to `600.

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Gi ing luxurious, elegant and beautiful pieces of tableware, be it pla ers, dinner sets, glasses and jugs, may be a good idea, because if the recipients love it, you just might get invited for dinner again!

Ar d’inox offers an innovative festive collection in stainless steel, a metal used by many in kitchen and on the dining table.

Displaying the right combination of functionality and modernity, items like the Pop Up Pitcher and The Kaapi Set may be the perfect answer to your gi ing woes. Add to that, the Pop Up Pitcher that comes with a copper ball, is a healthy option for storing water, priced at `1,600. According to Ayurveda, when water is stored in a copper vessel, it has the ability to balance all the three doshas in your body, (vata, kapha and pi a).

From The Great Eastern Home, one can pick up some great silverware. Salad bowl in wood with finely cast pewter, crystals and glasses, or an elegantly cra ed jug with an underwater theme, studded with seahorses and shells. The price

ranges from `2,400 to `16,000 for silverware.

HAMPERS/VOUCHERS

Ushering in a different aspect to gi -giving is Gi xoxo, that offers a novel idea of an Experience Box. It is a customised and personalised way of gi ing, which enhances the emotional connect between those involved.

One can collect vouchers for various activities and gi someone a perfect holiday, adventure activity, etc. The experiences are available across five different categories - Adventure, Gourmet, Health & Wellness, Tours & Getaways, and Arts & Learning, pan India. AMALYA, lifestyle boutique of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and

Resorts, recently introduced its limited edition gi hampers that have been thoughtfully designed and are part of an exclusive collection.

Ranging from a traditional hamper to a more elaborate one that include coffee and tea connoisseur’s delights, or a relaxation spa tote, the choices are many and exquisite. The price ranges from `2,500 to `25,000.

This Diwali when it’s a time to celebrate with family and friends, add some extra gli er with the choicest of gi s for all. Be it your boss at work, helping hands at home or the family next door, the festive season is a moment to spread good wishes, love and a bit of magic.

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a post festival guilt trip, follow a healthy diet. Also, gi your relatives healthy gi hampers this Diwali such as nuts like almonds, exotic herbs and flavoured tea hampers with green tea.”

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Sensual or seductive, alluring or refreshing, perfumes are extensions of ourselves that arouse strong senses.

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perfume is like a melody.

The correct mix of musical notes is needed to strike the right chord or create an addictive potion. We take a look at few classic scented notes and decode their timeless appeal.

Musk has a versatile olfactory character ranging from sweet, creamy and powdery to spicy and woody

ROOTING FOR ROSE

When people go to perfume counters with the notion that they don’t like rose in their scents, they are mostly thinking of their grandma’s cloying rose a ar. In the literary world, a rose by any

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GENIE IN A BOTTLE Issey Miyakes L’Eau d’Issey Florale is a fresher interpretation of the iconic orginal L’Eau d’Issey, capturing the transparent freshness of a budding rose with ginger lily and luminous orange blossom.

Forest Essentials Indian Rose Absolute cologne features intoxicatingly rich, full-bodied roses from Kanauj in U»ar Pradesh, India, famed for its rose a»ar.

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Paul Smith Rose is fresh and airy, as Turkish rose oil blends with green tea, magnolia flowers and a woody accord, giving it an addictive quality without any sweetness.

CH Sublime has strong leather flirting with bergamot and passion flower, vintage accords of patchouli blended with modern notes of watery rose and orchid.

Hermès Kelly Caleche smells like a floral-scented handkerchief in a Kelly handbag. Powdery face of iris, with gourmand, yellow mimosa and rose, the signature scent of the original Caleche gets a leather addition.

La Lune 18 by D&G stars leather in the base, rounded by sandalwood, musk and orris root without taking away the delicacy of the lily and tuberose notes in the heart.

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name would smell as sweet, but in the olfactory world, perfumes have been remixing this regal ingredient with interesting paramours to get stunning fragrances that are not always sweet. Rose oil was first made in 10th-century Persia, specifically for perfumery purposes. This irresistible scent of romance maintains its royal position as the queen of the perfumery world. Modern rose fragrances are crispier, fresher and lighter. Acquaint rose with citrus and green tea for freshness and get her to mingle with jasmine for a sensual potion for an intoxicating scent.

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One of the earliest perfumery notes, leather’s olfactory genesis lies in the art of glove-making. Scented gloves, which were perfumed with oils, musk, herbs and civet, to mask the unpleasant odour of animal skin, became popular in the mid-16th century amongst the aristocracy. It is said that King George III was so fond of the smell of scented gloves that

Modern rose fragrances are crispier, fresher and lighter he asked Creed, a royal glove maker, to make a body fragrance, which was christened the Royal English Leather.

Since then the scent of leather has evoked regality, sophistication, sensuality and power. The essence used in perfumery is not of genuine leather but an artificial scent, made of honey, tobacco, synthetics, cassie flower and bark, cade oil, myrtle and wood tars to create the smell of scented leather. Though commonly used in masculine fragrances, its warm, rich and smoky character is ideal for unisex fragrances. Leather brands (Hermès, Loewe, Ferragamo, and Prada) especially use this note to link their products to their perfumes.

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blend well with any other oil.

The white petals evoke a sexy, sensual aroma. Considered an ace aphrodisiac, jasmine essence lends a seductive layer to any formulation.

This exotic ingredient finds its origins in the Far East—India and China, where for many centuries it has been used in aromatherapy and for ceremonial purposes.

India alone produces about 42 species with various olfactory characteristics. Being sweeter and fruitier than other jasmines, Jasmin de Grasse is the most prized jasmine available today. One of the

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most expensive essences, one gram of Jasmine Absolute is produced with 8,000 carefully hand-picked blossoms. Jasmine is usually used as a middle or base note in perfumery.

While it is not uncommon to find a fragrance where jasmine is the

dominant note, most interesting results are created when it is blended with frankincense, orange, mandarin, neroli, palma rosa, rose, rosewood and ylang-ylang. Jasmine and ginger make a wonderful aphrodisiac blend, too.

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In recent years, Sufism has found expression in newer ways, such as creation of new forms of traditional performing arts.

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imply put, Sufism is a mystical belief and practice through which seekers find the truth of divine love and knowledge, through a direct personal experience of God. Non-believers may find it extremely simplistic because it goes beyond religious texts and rituals. But Sufism celebrates the oneness and formlessness of the Almighty, and subsequently experiences the Divine in everything.

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Through the ages, Sufi thoughts have found expression in many different languages because Sufi saints spoke local languages of the regions they lived in. That is also why many Sufi songs are sung in folk renditions Poetry and qawwali are among the most popular forms of expressing the teachings and experiences of ancient Sufi saints and mystics.

But, according to the famous 13th century Sufi mystic and poet, Maulana Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Rumi, “The heart has its own language. The heart knows a hundred and thousand ways to speak.” Amongst them are

POETRY AND QAWWALI ARE AMONG THE MOST POPULAR FORMS OF EXPRESSING THE TEACHINGS AND EXPERIENCES OF ANCIENT SUFI SAINTS AND MYSTICS

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Devotion to the formlessness had never been explored as a dance form before Sufi Kathak and Sufi Gospel. While the a achment of the term ‘Sufi’ to these ancient art forms has resulted in creating new forms altogether, proponents of these forms are steeped in the traditions of Kathak, Hindustani classical and gospel singing, respectively.

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Manjari Chaturvedi, the sole performing artiste of Sufi Kathak and founder of the Sufi Kathak Foundation, explains, “Most Indian classical dance forms are based on Saguna bhakti, or devotion to a particular form of the Divine, be it Krishna, Shiva or Devi, among others. But equally important is Nirguna bhakti, or devotion to the formlessness. While the la er had been explored in classical music and poetry via the language used, it had never been explored in a dance form.” However, she adds that an ancient dance form associated with Sufism is that of the Whirling Dervishes of Central Asia.

Manjari started receiving her training in Kathak in her early teens and subsequently started performing on stage. A er a while, Manjari was discontent with her performances. She didn’t find

Manjari Chaturvedi during a performance

happiness in merely presenting the ‘items’ that she had been taught, but at the same time she used to feel ecstatic whenever she danced for herself, and o en that was for hours at a stretch. Living in Lucknow, Manjari was exposed to qawwali and she started ge ing drawn to Sufi philosophy.

Kathak is essentially a dance form of story telling. Recalling her first performance of Sufi Kathak, Manjari took her audience on a journey, where she danced 45 minutes of traditional kathak and just about 10 minutes to qawwali.

She shares that in the first half of

the performance she dressed in a beautiful form-hugging Kathak outfit and depicted the story of a woman who was self-obsessed and in awe of her own beauty, and in the second half she expressed what happens when that woman discovers the beauty of the almighty. She, thus, came on stage wearing a black outfit, a colour that is not traditionally worn for Kathak performances, but according to Manjari, it visually created an essence of formlessness. She even brought qawwals on to the stage, which was not done traditionally.

Since then, Manjari has performed

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in association with various corporate organisations, they have held numerous symposiums, seminars, education programmes, etc.

They even work to provide pension, medical support and yearly scholarships to the retired artistes and deserving students.

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BRIDGING GAPS Sufism is all about sending out messages of love and oneness among humans beyond religion, gender or nationality. And these ancient teachings of equality and oneness are very relevant in today’s world that is rife with war, terror and inequality at many levels.

It also teaches us to be more tolerant and accepting of the different ways in which people express themselves, be it their religion or even an opinion. We get so a¢ached to our own way that any other expression becomes 'wrong' according to us. I would thus like to leave you with another quote by Rumi: 116

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field.

I'll meet you there.”

Sonam Kalra & The Sufi Gospel Project blends together many voices of music to create one - the voice of faith. A unique sound, The Sufi Gospel Project heralds the birth of a new genre of music. It is called a 'project' because the music produced is dynamic and is constantly evolving.

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Sufi Kathak at more than 250 concerts all over the world in over 20 countries.

The biggest challenge for Manjari was to narrate formlessness through a form (body) via dance. But she used the grammar of Kathak, the traditional mudras and taals to narrate Sufi philosophy, leading the audience through a journey, eventually to the absence of mudras to a kind of formlessness. This also encapsulates what the Sufi saints did – since Sufi teachings have many layers of understanding, from the form to the formlessness of the Divine, they led people only up to a point, and beyond that it all depends on the individuals’ interpretation and understanding of those teachings.

SUFI GOSPEL

Sonam Kalra was trained in Hindustani Classical singing with some of the finest teachers of the country. When one of her teachers said to her, “To sing, you have to have lived!” Li le did she understand what exactly that meant. Although she was always involved in the performing arts, be it music or theatre, Sonam was sure that she would take up singing professionally only when she truly had something to say.

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with television, an amazing journey with theatre and losing her mother to cancer, Sonam had experienced joy, sorrow, loss and exhilaration in varying parts and forms.

Having a base in Hindustani Classical, Sonam was also drawn to learn Gospel singing from a teacher in Singapore. Soon a er, she conceived The Sufi Gospel Project when she was asked to sing Gospel music to commemorate the birth centenary of the Sufi Hazrat Inayat Khan at the Inayat Khan Dargah in Delhi. “I had sung Gospel in churches and at other music venues, but for the Urz of Inayat Khan, I wanted to create a sound that blended the faiths,” shares Sonam. The Sufi Gospel Project according to Sonam, “Is an effort to blend all the voices of faith, through the use of song, music and the spoken words.”

She, thus, effortlessly combines Khusrau’s poetry with ‘Amazing Grace’, and Bulle Shah’s words with ‘Abide with Me’, and what comes through is a powerful, melodious voice showcasing a deep faith in oneness. My personal favourite is ‘Man Manam’, an ancient Farsi poem that Sonam composed along with Ahsan Ali. Her music also finds appeal amongst younger audiences, due to the catchy, upli ing beats.

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Get, set, going for the festival of lights, but remember some simple rules for enjoying an enlightening Deepawali experience.

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eepawali is the festival of light. Brightly lit earthen lamps (diya), strings of electric lights lining up the facades of homes, crackers going up loud and colourful in the night sky at intermi ent intervals, together with the cackle of children as they light sparklers, clearly define the joy associated with the festival. It is one of the most awaited festivals.

Most of all, it is the children who wait for this festival with bated breath.

Every kid looks forward to lighting firecrackers during this season, and before you hand over any sparklers to them, ensure that they are aware of all the dangers involved, and that they are sensitive to others while playing

Children in most households begin to collect crackers days in advance. However, they need to be aware of certain responsibilities, dos and don’ts while going gung ho about the celebrations.

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The earthen lamps that we light on Diwali night are generally placed on balconies and window ledges.

So ensure that these are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper. Usually, decorative

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lights are used on special occasions to beautify the place. Remember that the electric lights should never be tied to any metal poles as any current leak can charge it and shock anyone who touches the pole.

All accidents due to fireworks occur as a result of carelessness, negligence and ignorance. But these can certainly be avoided by observing simple precautions. If you're going to set off fireworks at home this year, make sure you follow some simple steps: Fireworks need proper Storage: Fireworks can play havoc if not stored properly. Store them

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Fireworks must be stored in cool and dry places, away from kids

give sparklers to a child under five.

Make sure that children are aware of the dangers. Train them in advance before handing over a cracker to them for use.

in a closed box, somewhere cool and dry, out of reach of children and animals and away from all sources of heat, until the time they're needed.

Locking them is the best option.

Don't keep the box under the staircase or in a passageway.

Make preparations in advance: Before you start, make sure you'll be giving yourself enough room in a safe place to get to and away from your box of fireworks, while the display is going on. Have a full bucket of water handy for any emergency, and for pu ing used sparklers into. If you have a chance to get together with some other families, choose a home with the biggest open space and safest

Keep a watch: Try to keep children away from fireworks, and never let a child handle or light one. Even sparklers can be dangerous! Do not

BEYOND MERE FESTIVITY Sharing is caring: Kids should learn to share their crackers with underprivileged children living in the adjacent surroundings. It is a heartwarming and generous way to celebrate a festival. A er all, festivals are meant for one and all.

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The more number of people come together to celebrate, the more one gets a feel of celebration.

Adhere to guidelines: Children should learn to be safe and not be reckless.

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USE FIREWORKS ONLY OUTDOORS. BUY FIREWORKS OF AUTHORISED/REPUTED MANUFACTURERS ONLY. LIGHT ONLY ONE FIREWORK AT A TIME, BY ONE PERSON. OTHERS SHOULD WATCH FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. KEEP THE FIREWORKS TO BE USED AT A SAFER PLACE. ORGANISE A COMMUNITY DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS RATHER THAN INDIVIDUALS HANDLING CRACKERS. ALWAYS USE A LONG CANDLE/'PHOOLJHARI' FOR IGNITING FIRE CRACKERS AND KEEP ELBOW JOINT STRAIGHT TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE CRACKERS. KEEP TWO BUCKETS OF WATER HANDY. IN THE EVENT OF FIRE, EXTINGUISH FLAME BY POURING WATER FROM THE BUCKETS. EVERY MAJOR FIRE IS SMALL WHEN IT STARTS. IN CASE OF BURNS, POUR LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER ON THE BURNT AREA. IN CASE OF MAJOR BURNS, AFTER EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE, REMOVE ALL SMOULDERING CLOTHES. WRAP THE VICTIM IN A CLEAN BED SHEET. THE PATIENT SHOULD BE TAKEN TO A BURNS SPECIALIST OR A MAJOR HOSPITAL. DON'T PANIC. IN CASE OF EYE BURNS, WASH THE EYE WITH TAP WATER FOR 10 MINUTES AND TAKE THE VICTIM TO A HOSPITAL. DON'T IGNITE FIREWORKS WHILE HOLDING THEM.

Never light firecrackers in narrow bylanes; opt for open areas and parks surroundings. Try and burn crackers in vast open spaces such as a park.

Never try to re-ignite fireworks that don't light in the first instance. Do not give any firework item to small children. Never throw fireworks at another person, or vehicles. Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

Never shoot fireworks from metal or glass containers. Never experiment, modify, or a empt to make your own fireworks.

Choose the right fabric: Loose clothing can easily catch fire, and should not be worn near any fire or fireworks. Never wear nylon, polyester, woollen and silks during that time, rather choose co on clothes. Long dangly scarves can be risky too. If anyone's clothing does catch fire, follow the rule: Don't run, lay down and roll to put out the flames.

One at a time please: There has to be atleast one or two adults to light the fireworks. Don't allow children to

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do so. Let the fireworks off one at a time (not all at once) and don't rush.

Light the tip of each firework at arm's length, using fireworks lighter or fuse wick. Stand back immediately. If one doesn't go off, don't go back to it - it could still be live.

Concern for the newborns/aged: The festival is about celebrations and enjoyment but not at the cost of people who may be unwell, old, or suffering from ailments. Newborns and tiny-tots generally get scared at the sound of crackers and may get cranky and scared.

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FACTS & FICTION There have been plenty of research findings on weight loss.

Some of them hold more truth than the rest.

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andy Schleinz is overweight because she’s stressed, doesn’t sleep enough, has a sluggish thyroid, wasn’t breast-fed, takes medication that causes weight gain, and has the wrong set of genes. Or at least those are some of the many reasons she’s heard over the years to explain her decades-long struggle with weight. These days, Sandy favours another reason: “I’m pre y sure I’m fat because I eat too much,” says the 67-year-old from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

She’s right, of course, but every one of those other explanations seemed equally reasonable at one time That kind of confusion is widespread, and it prompted 20 top scientists from leading research centers to take an in-depth look at many of the most cherished beliefs in the field of weight loss research. Their goal is to find out how much of this stuff is actually based on facts.

Their findings—published in January 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine—cast a surprising amount of doubt on much of what has been treated as common knowledge in

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the field of weight loss. “We got a lot of support, but we also rattled some cages,” says Krista Casazza, PhD, RD, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the lead research facility for the study.

Take a look at these key findings, which earned both commendations and condemnations.

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Losing weight is simple: Reduce your energy intake. That’s it. How you do it is up to you.

So how do you find out what works? The same way you learn most things: trial and error. And you have tonnes of nutritionally sound diet choices: South Beach, Weight Watchers, DASH, TLC, Ornish, Mediterranean, Mayo Clinic, and many others. “It’s not one-sizefits-all, and it never was,” says Gale Maleskey, RD, author of Nature’s Medicines (Rodale Press, 1999), who runs a nutrition practice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. “Everyone is different in how they gain weight and in what they need to do to lose it.” Check with your healthcare provider or a registered dietician to make sure any diet you’re considering is a healthful one.

EATING BREAKFAST PROTECTS AGAINST OBESITY How long and how many times

Losing weight is simple: Reduce your energy intake have you heard this one? It has a ained the status of absolute truth among the widely accepted principles of weight loss. There’s one problem: There’s no solid research to back it up.

“People have always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” Casazza says.

“We’re not saying that it isn’t. It may be for reasons other than being preventive against obesity. What we are saying is that skipping breakfast doesn’t make you any more or less likely to lose weight.”

What ma ers far more is how many calories you eat over the

course of the day, not when you eat them. If you’re not hungry in the morning, don’t force something down. When you do get hungry, choose foods that support your weight loss goal.

EXERCISE IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

This study finding in particular got a lot of yoga pants and lab coats in a twist, Casazza says. The belief that exercise is an essential component of any successful weight loss plan is long held and deeply ingrained.

But there’s a problem: It’s not true.

“Going to the gym doesn’t make you thin any more than si ing in the library makes you a scholar,” she says.

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SUPERFOODS Here are a few superfoods that you must know about and incorporate them in your daily diet. You can find them in most boutique superstores:

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FLAX SEEDS The flat, glossy seeds are extremely rich in fibre, and they help reduce bad cholestrol, thereby decreasing the risk of cardiovascular issues.

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you simply can’t burn enough calories to make up for even tiny lapses in dietary discipline. For example: A 150-pound woman walking for 60 minutes at a moderate pace burns about 225 calories. And a Snickers sounds mighty good a er that walk. Just one measly 2-ounce bar adds back 250 calories—more than enough to undo that entire hour of exercise.

The only way you can reliably lose weight is by reducing the number of calories you eat. But here’s an important note: While it takes dietary changes to get the weight off, you’ll find it extremely difficult to keep it off unless you increase your activity level.

That’s because regular exercise does burn enough calories to offset the creeping rebound that bedevils most people who have lost weight.

Increasing exercise and activity is essential for other reasons, says Diana M. Thomas, PhD, Director of the Center for Quantitative Obesity Research at Montclair State University in New Jersey and one of the study’s authors. “Waist circumference

Keep it simple: Move whenever and however you can consistently reduces in response to exercise,” she says, because your body is designed to dip into belly fat first in response to physical activity.

“If people are concerned with how they look, that lower waist circumference will improve your appearance and help you slip back into those jeans you love.”

But don’t feel obliged to call it exercise. That word too o en conjures images of unpleasant grunting and sweating. Instead, call it activity—and all activity counts, including dancing in your flannel jammies. Keep it simple: Just move more whenever and however you can.

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your menu won’t cause you to lose weight. If you don’t cut back on the less-healthy food items in your diet, you’ll simply consume more calories overall.

Meal replacements are not effective in the fight against obesity.

Meals in a box (or in a can) are effective ways to make weight loss simple. Mail-order programs and meal-replacement products, such as special shakes combine portion control with convenience to take the guesswork out of your next meal. Research clearly shows people stick to their weight loss plan with greater ease and be er results by using meal replacements and plans, Casazza says.

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In fact, research from the Swedish Obesity Study Team showed that people whose weight yo-yoed most of all—those who had bariatric surgery—had no increased mortality associated with weight fluctuations.

Individuality is key: What works for you ma°ers the most early mortality and that it’s be er to stay at a steady weight, even if that weight is too high.

“There are new studies showing that yo-yo dieting doesn’t seem to have any adverse effects at all,” Thomas says. “There is no catch-up fat or extra fat distribution at the abdomen.”

SET REALISTIC GOALS OR YOU’LL GET FRUSTRATED, LOSE LESS, OR GIVE UP

This is one weight loss belief that seems so reasonable it must be true.

But absolutely no evidence exists to show that losing weight must be a reasonable or realistic endeavor.

Whether you have small, stepby-step objectives or giant, wild dreams, the takeaway is clear: Go wfor it. “Individuality is key. What works for you is the thing that ma ers the most,” Casazza says.

“As the weight loss commercials say: Results may vary.”

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FREE BEHIND BARS Redefining life behind bars, Tihar Jail is leaving no stone unturned in helping its inmates undergo social reformation.

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hen thoughts and actions are routed on creative and value creating paths, then even those with a criminal background can be transformed into law-abiding dignified citizens of the country.

The biggest jail of Asia, Tihar in Delhi, is making every effort to turn its premises into a reformation centre for prisoners and lending them a helping hand to lead a be er life once they are free.

As every human being deserves a chance to lead a be er life, Tihar Jail administration helps its inmates to become self-sustainable by providing them vocational training to earn their living once they are free

The products made here are sold in various TJ (Tihar Jail) outlets and in various exhibitions held across the city. The estimate of the popularity of these products can be made based on the fact that in the year 2012-2013, ‘The Jail Factory’, Central Jail No. 2, achieved a record annual turnover of `32.17 crore against the turnover of `12 crore in the previous year 2011-2012. The products made here are sold to various government and private enterprises.

THE INMATES ARE INTRODUCED TO VARIOUS VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES SUCH AS TAILORING, PAPER-MAKING, SOAP-MAKING, BLANKET MANUFACTURING, CARPENTRY, WEAVING, INCENSE MAKING, BAKING AND SO ON, EQUIPPING THEM WITH NECESSARY SKILLS TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES LATER October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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The administration is also inclined towards helping them enhance their spiritual wellbeing and is teaching them yoga, meditation and engaging them in spiritual activities that are considered important tools of reformation.

OPENING AVENUES FOR EMPLOYMENT

Tihar Administration is encouraging the Public Private Partnership (PPP) by providing employment to the prison inmates. Till date, more than 700 inmates have been employed on various PPP projects.

Some of the projects, initiated this year, include artificial flower and sewing units; shampoo and soap-

The authorities have gone an extra mile by establishing a music room in every jail making unit and printer cartridge refurbishing unit.

MUSIC IS IN THE AIR

The Tihar authorities have gone an extra mile by establishing a music room in every jail in which musical instruments like Tabla, Harmonium, Guitar, Flute, Keyboard and more have been kept to provide training to the inmates. Now the inmates have formed their own music band called ‘Flying Souls’. The

"There are many cases where prisoners go on living a normal life and are able to sustain themselves a er they are scot free. I would like to request many more organisations to come forward and buy our bakery products, jute products, art pieces and paintings.

NGOs can come forward and help inmates get employment once they are free."

Sunil Gupta, Law officer, Tihar Jail

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band members were selected in a competition held within the jail premises, titled ‘Tihar Idol’. The band performed at India Habitat Centre where they launched their music album Jaane Anjane.

In the concert, they sang two compositions from Tinka Tinka Tihar, a book comprising poetry wri en by four female inmates, that was released along with an audio CD.

GREEN CELL

In an a empt to cover the prison premises with a green patch, the jail authorities launched prefabricated grass lawn (Coco-lawn) and organic soil substitute for growing vegetables, ornamental

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TIHAR AT A GLANCE NO. OF JAILS: 10 SANCTIONED CAPACITY: 6250 ACTUAL POPULATION AS ON DECEMBER 12, 2013: 13,552 TOTAL ADMISSIONS OF PRISONERS IN A YEAR: 54,910 TOTAL RELEASE OF PRISONERS IN A YEAR: 53,471

Paintings and products prepared by Tihar inmates

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NO. OF DEATH SENTENCE PRISONERS: 30 The interesting mural on 968 mt outside wall of Tihar Jail is sure to grab your a¢ention if you happen to drive past the stretch of Lajwanti Garden Flyover. Along with interesting graffiti art work, the wall also has a poem wri¢en by a women inmate, which reads, Subah likhti hoon shaam likhti hoon, iss chaar-diwari mein baithi bas tera naam likhti hoon, inn faaslon mein jo gham ki judaai hai, usi ko har baar likhti hoon.

The jail inmates are encouraged to do yoga and meditation for their spiritual upli ment and medicinal plants. The concept of kitchen garden is currently being promoted where inmates are encouraged to grow vegetables. A herbal garden is also made to further increase the green patch.

MEDITATION FOR SOUL

The jail inmates are encouraged to do yoga and meditation for their spiritual upli ment. To draw the interest of inmates in this direction, a mega Art of Living exhibition was organised, where more than 5000 inmates participated, a record in itself.

This a empt has managed to bring a positive change in the behaviour of inmates, confirms a research.

MASTERING LANGUAGE

Empowering them with the tool of language, the jail authorities have now introduced foreign language courses like French, Spanish, German, Hindi, English and more.

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The inmates are encouraged to write poems and essays. They themselves edit the newsle ers of the jail.

ART HOUSE

The paintings made by prisoners are something one has to see to believe that it’s made by them. The excellent cra work and paintings are up for sale in the Art and Cra Gallery, near gate no. 3 of the jail premises. The gallery was opened last year.

To encourage them further, the prison administration keeps organising art exhibitions at different venues and exhibition halls so that the work of prisoners could be shown to the outside world and expose a part of themselves through their art.

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One of the many ways to enjoy the beauty of Himalayas is hop off the flight at Srinagar and hop into the driver's seat of a 4WD SUV - and marvel at the stunning landscape and unruly terrain.

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THE CO-DRIVER PICKS THE MUSIC AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU GET BOTHERED BY SOMEONE, EVEN TALKING TOO LOUDLY, DON'T EVEN THINK OF GOING ON A ROADTRIP. CARRY LOTS OF DRY FRUITS AND CHOCOLATES TO EAT ON THE WAY. HIGH ALTITUDE TENDS TO CAUSE DEHYDRATION, SO DRINK LOTS OF WATER. POP A DIAMOX JUST IN CASE THE INDIAN ARMY SWEARS BY IT TO BATTLE ALTITUDE SICKNESS. 1. WHILE PANGONG TSO REMAINS THE LARGEST AND THE MOST CELEBRATED LAKES, SURAJ TAL, WHICH MEANS THE LAKE OF THE SUN GOD, MAKES A SMASHING PICTURE AS SOON AS YOU DESCEND BARA-LACHA-LA (4,890 MTS).

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DARAP HILLS

Darap Valley, with its snow-clad mountain peaks, is a paradise for nature lovers. Head to this hamlet for a cultural experience.

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ature is at its best in spring when Darap is teeming with mesmerising sights in the backdrop of the blooming Rhododendron trees, painting the picturesque valley bright pink, and birds and bu erflies of different hues flu ering all around in the air. This beautiful valley of Rhododendron trees is home to the Limboo community of Sikkim.

The friendly nature of Limboos and their rich culture not only make them great hosts but also add to the fascinating experience of the place, making the area a tourist hotspot in Sikkim

Every year, scores of tourists from India and abroad come here to spend time surrounded by nature.

Several small but a ractive resorts dot the landscape for tourists.

All are owned and run by the community-based organisations.

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The Cherry Village Home Stay Resort, named a er a village in Darap, is one of the many resorts

ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER OF CHERRY RESORT, SUSHIL TAMANG, MOST OF HIS DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN CUSTOMERS COME FROM DELHI AND THE US. “THE BEST TIME TO VISIT DARAP IS IN AUTUMN AND SPRING, THOUGH WE ARE OPEN ROUND-THE-YEAR,” SAID TAMANG October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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WHERE TO STAY? CONTINENTAL PLAN (Bed & Breakfast) Cherry Village Co»age: Manghim Adangbey & Adangma No. of Rooms: 3 Double occupancy: `2,695 Single occupancy: `2,365

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Le : Tihar or Diwali celebration in Sikkim Below: The Prayer Wheels

that have come up in the region in recent years, as tourism has emerged as a major source of livelihood of the people of the state. Currently, about 40 per cent of the state's revenue comes from tourism and its allied sectors. Located some 120 km from Gangtok and just 10 minutes' drive from Pelling, the resort is run by the people of Cherry village, which is a member of the Darap Eco-Tourism Commi ee, an apex organisation

Visitors can also participate in traditional methods of cultivation MODIFIED AMERICAN PLAN (bed, breakfast, lunch or dinner) Cherry Village Co»age Manghim Adangbey & Adangma No. of Rooms: 3 Double occupancy: `3,245 Single occupancy: `2,585

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that promotes community-based tourism projects for the livelihood of the people of Darap. Co ages in the resort are built in an eco-friendly way with locally available building materials and with traditional expertise of the Limboo community.

Away from the distraction of the urban cacophony, the place provides complete solace to visitors. The resort offers a wide variety of recreational activities and facilities for tourists.

Visitors can take a walk to explore the beautiful landscape of the village. There are a number of treks around Darap, which offer a thrilling

experience. These include riverside walks and low (up to 8,000 ) and high altitude (up to 16,000 ) climbs amidst the forest of Barielaichi.

Located just 2 km from the village, the River Rimbi is an ideal place for fishing. The Assala, a local fish variety, has a unique taste and is widely found here.

Visitors can also enjoy a riverside barbeque. The resort provides guides who help the visitors to explore the rich flora and fauna of Darap, which is next to the sprawling Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, one of the world's top 10 bio-diversity hot spots. It is also an ideal place for bird-watchers, as it is home to a wide variety of native and migratory birds.

Visitors can take the help of guides for bird watching. They can also observe or participate in traditional methods of cultivation with the Limboo farmers.

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Another a raction of the village is the Srijunga Yuma Manghim, the place of worship for the Limboos.

It was constructed on a hillock adjacent to Darap Secondary School which is also an ideal place for sightseeing. The Limboo Heritage House, built by the Limboo village chie ain in 1810 is another tourist a raction. The Yuma (Goddess) Meditation Centre provides visitors an opportunity to recharge their ba eries in the morning ahead of a gruelling day of fun and frolic.

Villagers here are, by nature, music lovers. Every evening, traditional cultural programmes are organised as entertainment for the guests. Among them, the most popular is the Chabrung dance and Dhaan Naach. The folk songs and

dances of the Limboo tribe are rich and vibrant. The lovely Limboo songs and dances are performed to the drumbeats of Chabb-rung (drum).

Folk songs of the Limboo tribe are rich and vibrant Other a ractions of Darap are Rimbi Waterfall, Khechuperi Lake, Sewaro Rock Garden, Pemayantse Monastery and the Khangchendzonga Waterfalls. The Rimbi waterfall is about 5 km from the resort, while Khechuperi Lake is considered as one of the most sacred lakes in Sikkim. It is situated some 16 km from the resort at an altitude of 6,000 . The Sewaro

Rock Garden is about 7 km from the resort. It is a popular tourist spot.

Resting sheds, fountains, beautifully curved stone footpaths, gardens, cafeteria, swimming pool, ponds, etc., are built here by the Tourism Department. Here, every year in January, locals celebrate the Maghe festival.

The Pemayantse Monastery is about 9 km away. The monastery was entrusted with the task of performing all religious functions of the erstwhile monarch. It is located on a hill-top at an altitude of 6,840 . The Pemayantse monastery is special because it is meant only for the ta-sang lamas (pure monks). The Khangchendzonga Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim, is about 22 km from the resort.

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LEOPARD STAR OF THE JUNGLE Despite being pushed to the edge of its existence, the leopard continues to live in as much dignity and grace. Read more...

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ere’s a question for budding wildlife enthusiasts: Which animal gets the most a ention in a forest? Towards whom all cameras zoom in, at whom all tourists in a national park gravitate to and who remains the focal point of most NGOs working in a forest? The answer is tiger.

With so much a ention fixated on the tiger, we have actually ignored another equally marvellous and skilled hunter of the Indian jungles—the leopard

At some places, they do get the due recognition and importance; but alas, these are few and far between. In fact, the regions where the hunter is fast becoming hunted are growing in leaps and bounds. And in most such places, the leopard finds itself under the crushing wheels of human progress and development. Sure, a leopard

THE LEOPARD (PANTHERA PARDUS) IS A MEMBER OF THE FELIDAE FAMILY AND THE SMALLEST OF THE FOUR 'BIG CATS', THE OTHER THREE BEING THE TIGER, LION AND JAGUAR

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JIM CORBETT'S ROLE IT WAS, OF COURSE, JIM CORBETT WHO BROUGHT THE LEOPARD INTO PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH 'THE MANEATING LEOPARD OF RUDRAPRAYAG', HIS CLASSIC MEMOIR OF MONTH-LONG CHASE TO BAG THE ANIMAL WHICH HAD STRUCK TERROR IN THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE HILL-STATE OF UTTARAKHAND.

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THE BOOK TURNED OUT TO BE AN INSTANT BESTSELLER. AND THOUGH I AM AN AVID CORBETT FAN, I AM OF THE VIEW THAT THIS BOOK PUT LEOPARD IN A BAD LIGHT, AND EVEN AFTER 70 YEARS, IT HAS STILL NOT MANAGED TO COME OUT OF IT. FOR ONE, THE DETAILED NARRATIVE IN CORBETT’S BOOK — NO DOUBT THE SECRET OF ITS LONGEVITY — MADE THE LEOPARD ONE OF THE MOST FEARED — AND OFTEN DESPISED FIGURES IN THE FARFLUNG VILLAGES OF UTTARAKHAND.

Leopards live in a variety of habitats including forests, mountains, grasslands and deserts

cannot change its spots. But can’t we humans fine tune our priorities and give another chance to this beautiful cat to thrive?

FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER

If you have been bi en by the wildlife bug and happen to be in South India during winters, then Karnataka’s Bandipur National Park is the place to be. It was one such clear and bright morning several years ago, with just a whiff of chill in the air, when walking towards a watch-tower a sight stopped me.

It was an unbelievable sight, never replicated since or a er. A handsome, young leopard was walking down the winding stairs of the watch

Unpredictability is the hallmark of a leopard tower where evidently it had spent the night. Least bothered by our presence, giving us a haughty look, it passed 15 feet from us and slunk into the bushes. For the next few minutes, I just stood there — scratching my head in disbelief! A streak of fear blazed through my spine. What if I had arrived a few minutes earlier and blundered into the watch

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tower? Later, I came to realise that unpredictability is the hallmark of a leopard. You would stumble upon it at unlikeliest of places and be confronted by its unusual behaviour.

Most of the times, I have seen it come and vanish like the proverbial ghost in the forest, barely giving me a chance to li my camera and take a few decent clicks. Needless to say, every single leopard sighting till date has le me awestruck. Its spell-binding grace never ceases to grip my senses.

A leopard’s characteristic elusiveness could be the reason why enough public support has not been coming to it. Consider this — on any given day, most tourists in a national park are not likely to sight a leopard.

And what they miss never register on their consciousness. This would be a simplistic argument, I realise, but going by my decades of jungle journeys, I believe, there is much truth to it. What you don’t see, you don’t miss.

HUMAN-LEOPARDS CONFLICT

The man-killing incidents in U arakhand involving leopards are o en true. While making a film on the subject of leopard a acks there, my team members of Raheja Productions interviewed the then Chief Wildlife Warden, Srikant Chandola. And

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without mincing words, Chandola held that more humans in U arakhand are killed by leopards than by all other wild animals put together.

But, is the leopard alone to be blamed for the situation? The sad truth is that in U arakhand as also in several other states, we have encroached upon the leopard’s territory and taken away the prey base which rightfully belonged to it.

Deprived of its share of forest cover and food, it started coming near villages, to prey on dogs and ca le.

The resulting man-leopard conflict in these regions, therefore, should not surprise anybody.

In the last decade, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai has emerged as another flashpoint of human-leopards conflict.

Jim Corbe described the situation most eloquently in the concluding chapter of The ManEating Leopard of Rudrapayag, a er he killed the elusive man-eater. “Here was only an old leopard,” remarked Corbe , “the best-hated and the most feared animal in all of India, whose only crime — not against the laws of nature but against the laws of man — was that he had shed human blood, with no object of terrorising man but only in order that he might live.”

My own jungle journeys offered me many opportunities to study the leopard from close quarters. Soon a er the Bandipur incident, I was driving uphill from Kaladhungi to Nainital. It was already pitch dark when I spo ed a leopard crossing

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Leopards are active at night.

During the day, they rest in thick bushes or in trees

Humans have encroached upon the leopard’s territory and taken away the prey base the road, in the headlights of my car.

I immediately stopped and switched off the lights. Strangely, instead of running away, the leopard started walking towards me and finally sat down near my car.

This incident was repeated a number of times. So much so, that it became my habit to drive through Kaladhungi-Nainital road only a er sunset, in anticipation of an encounter. It was here that I learnt about its amazing auditory

powers. As I sat observing it, I found that it could hear the sound of an approaching vehicle several minutes before it approached and just before it came into our sight, the leopard disappeared suddenly.

My engagements as the Managing Director of Raheja Developers nowadays come in the way of appreciating the beautiful, though much maligned, leopard in the wild. But there is one special leopard — dear to me for several reasons — which I will reveal in a subsequent article to my readers. It was an orphaned cub when I first met her, a hair’s distance away from the jaws of certain death. However, I took upon myself to teach her the laws of the jungle; and today, she is comfortably se led in the wild.

The writer is the CMD of Raheja Developers.

For more stories and films on wildlife which have run on National Geographic channel, Doordarshan National channel and Doordarshan (India), log on to www.raheja.com.

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FESTIVE BONANZA Festive season is at its peak during October this year. Enjoy the sweets, lighting and joyous mood during festivals.

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DIWALI

When neatly adorned homes gleam with shimmering earthen lamps, brightly lit bulbs, sparklers in the night air, markets get choc-a-bloc with frenzied activity and passionate shopaholics, plateful of sweets and goodies do the rounds, rockets and crackers fill the night sky, gi s and sweets are exchanged, we know Diwali is here. It starts a few days in advance with Dhanteras, an auspicious day to bring a new metal product home, be it gold, silver or even steel-utensils. It is followed by Choti Diwali, or the Naraka Chaturdashi and finally the day when Lakshmi and Ganesh Puja take place across households. Diwali is o en followed by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

What started as a celebration of return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya from a 14-year exile hundreds of years ago, has taken numerous manifestations uptil now.

Diwali is a festival of light and joy. The significance of lighting lamps is to banish darkness and evil while spreading happiness and joy. Filling the house with lights and opening doors and windows also signifies welcoming goddess Lakshmi, especially during the puja hours. People use decorated diyas and candles, although traditionally earthen lamps lit with oil and co on wicks are also used. For outdoor decorations, women make rangoli or alpana in front of their homes, and hang colourful strings of electric lights and rows of diyas. The burning of fireworks symbolises festivity.

Despite the varied reasons and ways to celebrate the festival, Diwali is an important festivals celebrated during the autumn season.

When: October 23 Where: Across India

THE SOORYA CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, PRESENTS VARIED MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES. RENOWNED DANCERS FROM ALL OVER INDIA PERFORM AT THIS FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD FROM OCTOBER 1 - 10, 2014.

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KARVA CHAUTH Karva Chauth is one of the most important festivals for married Hindu women when they pray for a happy married life and the longevity of their husbands. As per the Hindu calendar, Karva Chauth is celebrated on the fourth day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik.

Fasting is the most important part of the celebrations, which the married women observes a er the sun rises till moon rise. As part of the evening puja, women gather before

sunset, and songs related to the festival are sung while listening to the Karva Chauth story. It is followed by seeing the moon through a sieve, offering rice and water to the moon, a er which they break their fast by drinking water. Dressing up as a bride is the main a raction of this festival.

Once the fast is broken sweets are eaten to celebrate the successful culmination of the fast and then the feast begins.

When: October 11 Where: North India

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya, the god of Sun, for sustaining life and energy on earth.

Celebrated predominantly in Bihar, and parts of U ar Pradesh, devotees offer prayers and salutation to the se ing sun on this festival. This Puja is considered as the festival of forgiveness and compassion. In Bihar, where this festival holds special significance, Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day of the lunar month a er Diwali each year.

Fasting and chanting of prayers are a part of the four-day festival. During sunset on the third day, an elaborate puja is held on the river banks where thousands of people stand in the river with offerings that include flowers and earthen lamps. A er sunset, the devotees return to their homes or temples, where the continue singing hymns.

On the morning of the final day, devotees visit the banks of the river before sunrise and welcome the sun with folded hands.

Sandalwood, rice, sugarcane and various fruits covered usually with saffron-coloured cloth, are offered. Devotees offer arghya and chant mantras from the Rig Veda and distribute prasad amongst family and friends.

When: October 29 Where: Parts of India

RAJASTHAN INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST If you wish to witness folk music at its best, head to Jodhpur for the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF). This year, more than 200 Rajasthani artistes, including musicians of the Manganiyar, Kalbeliya, Langa, Jasnath and other communities will perform; interactive sessions and workshops with Rajasthani

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percussionists; Rajasthani collaborations with international artistes; club nights and plenty of more events. This festival, set against the Mehrangarh Fort, features jazz night, Rajasthani night and early morning ragas to soothe you.

When: October 8-12 Where: Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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Turtle, one of India’s leading men’s lifestyle brands, unveiled their Festive Collection 2014, which has 4 different themes inspired by the seasonal trends.

They are - Ivy League, Work wear, Humour and Allegory – each with a unique style and colour palette for the young and aspiring men of today.

Price: `1,195/- onwards Availability: Available in over 1,400 multi-brand outlets and 175 retail stores, and at www.turtleonline.in

HANDMADE PORCELAIN GIFTS BY LLADRÓ

Lladró, the global leader in luxury sculptures have launched their latest custom creation for India - Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi Plates. Made in white matte porcelain, the plates come with gold decoration and a fine etching of the religious figures that are considered a symbol of luck and prosperity.

Price: `6,000 For more details visit www.lladro.com

STYLISH STEEL FLASK

Carrying your favourite cup of hot or cold drink is now going to be easier and more stylish than ever before with ROXX Pure Steel flasks. Specially designed caps with ring make it 100% leak proof.

Price: `200 - 2000 (all sizes ) Availability: All leading stores

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FOR CRYSTAL CLEAN SPECTACLES AND MOBILE SCREENS

All Clean is a lens cleaning wipe specifically engineered to clean spectacles & touch screen surfaces.

It removes dust, smudge, oil marks & even fingerprints from spectacle lens & touch screen surfaces. It makes them crystal clear, that too without any risk of scratching or use of chemicals. All Clean wipe comes in 5 exciting colours to suit every taste.

For more details visit www. allclean.co.in

SNACK TIME

Have an enjoyable experience whether it is Fruit Chat, Potato Chat, Salad, Raita or Tandoori Tikkas with MDH Chunky Chat Masala. You can find more ways of making snacks and enjoy them every time with family and friends.

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TIMELESS YET STYLISH PIECES

Gritstones.com, a new fashion portal brings a collection of impeccably designed apparels.

The collection has been designed with an irresistible array of timeless yet stylish pieces.

They focus on the combination of style and raw appeal that is very rarely found in a fashion brand.

Price: `399-1199 onwards Availability: www.trendydivva. com

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To make this festive season more remarkable, Stellar Furniture & Lifestyle has come up with the range of office furniture which is not only stylish, but comfortable too. They have got a prodigious collection of products like storages, chairs, desks, partitions to name a few.

Price: on request Available at company store in Kirti Nagar, New Delhi and other cities of India

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For a refreshing, effervescent and zesty aftershave experience, try Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes Shave Cream Tube. The lively top notes of Citrus, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot are combined with a heart of Petit Grain, Neroli, Citronella and base notes of Orange-flower and Clove.

Price: `1,400 Availability: www.truefittandhill.in

PUNK IT UP!

Vans’ latest offering, the Slim Classics for Women, projects the slimmed-down construction of classic silhouettes and has created a collection truly unique to a feminine look and fit, yet durable footwear that value quality and freedom of expression. The rubber soles are sturdy, and comfortable.

Price: `2,500 - 4,000 Availability: Exclusive Vans stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Chandigarh.

Also, at select online retailers and department stores.

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Look Beyond, a health & Wellness venture, has come up with their wide product range. Its products strive on 100% natural ingredients, with no use of chemicals and they are entirely environment friendly. The products are segregated into three categories: those for the body, health, and for the home. They include liquid soaps, linen sprays, oil serums.

Price: `799/- onwards Availability: at www. lookbeyondindia.in

FUNKY JACKETS FOR AUTUMN-WINTER

Wrap Studio offers some elegant styles that would complete the season’s closet.

Fashioned on pure silk with digitally engineered prints, opt for either shortened jackets or the classic long ones, that are an eternal piece to keep.

Price: `2,400 -3,600 Available: Wrap Studio, 116-A, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi

REDEFINE CASUAL MENSWEAR

Blackberrys’ new Urban collection keeps in mind the shift in the fashion sensibilities of today’s urban men. Staying true to its proposition of ‘Go Sharp’, Blackberrys offers an unconventional take on modern day fashion with Urban. Knits in monochrome or with hints of brighter hues also feature in the collection.

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Da Milano’s plethora of fine leather ladies bags, wallets for men, belts, guarantees to add style and charm to everyone’s panache as each product is crafted with skill.

Price: `3,000-`15,000 Availability: Exclusive stores of Da Milano in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai.

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Rena Love’s new collection of jumpsuits is vibrant & lively. Weaved on the finest blend of natural fabrics and available in vivacious shades of blue, green, yellow, black and brown, these jump suits keep you high on the style quotient with utmost comfort. Add some spice with these jumpsuits; each one is a sure trend setter.

Price: `3,000 onwards Availability: 8,Main Defence Colony Market, New Delhi

CONTEMPORARY HOME DECOR

Plush Plaza offers a variety of modern home decor items, like trendy furniture, bookshelves, delicately designed candles, elegant candlestands, show pieces, quirky clocks and much more, to jazz up your home.

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NEW SMARTPHONE BY GIONEE

Gionee's new GPAD G5 offers a HexaCore 1.5 GHz for fast and speedy performance and comes with Android 4.4 OS, Dual Crystal loud Speaker with DTS. It is high on looks and features, but strong at the core. It has an 8.0 MP back camera and a 8GB internal memory with 1GB RAM. It comes in with a 5.5” HD IPS with Dragantrail glassfull view screen for extreme visual enjoyment Price: `14,999

BEAUTIFUL PENMANSHIP The Visconti Extase d'Oud Limited Edition Fountain Pen is a writing instrument that redefines the boundary of design and elegance. It has been created as a tribute to the fragrances from the Middle Eastern culture.

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FREDERIQUE CONSTANT HEART BEAT SILICUM

The new Heartbeat Manufacture Silicum is housed in a 42 mm diameter stainless steel case and can be seen through sapphire crystal see-through case back. The first Frederique Constant Heartbeat Manufacture model with Silicum escapement wheel and specially designed dial comes in a limited edtion of 188 pieces in 18K gold and 18888 in steel.

Price: On request Availability: Select Ethos, Zimsons and The Collective Store in metro cities, and now in Global Times Ahemdabad and Swiss Boutique in Kochi.

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1) XIAOMI MI3

This phone can be proudly attributed as the product that crashed an Indian online shopping website 5 times, due to the unprecedented traffic it generated on the website. The phone is pegged to disrupt the top-of-theline Android phones, with fullfledged specs and a price that’ll put its nearest competitor to shame.

An aluminum-magnesium frame gives the phone the much needed high-end feel and Snapdragon 800 chipset, 13MP rear camera, 5 inch full HD IPS screen, 3050 mAh

battery is all we could have asked for. Price: `13,999

2) MAXX AXD21

Move over budget phones. This one is a smacker of a deal. With 20 GB storage space, Android 4.4 OS and priced just over 4k – seems a bit unreal, isn’t it? But its true. The phone has a dual-core MediaTek processor, a 3.2 rear-end camera and 3G bandwidth capacity. Well, this can’t be coveted as THE-GO-TO phone for you, but surely can be a good choice for the memory-space hungry and early Youtube addicts.

3) PANASONIC P81

How does a company differentiate its products from the competitors when the array of products has almost the same hardware and specs? Simple. It tweaks its bloatware and tries to sell a gimmick to the consumers. That’s what this phone is all about. Appearance wise it doesn’t really look different than the Samsungs and Micromaxs, but what it gets right is despite the big 5.5-inch screen, the small bezels and 7.9mm thickness make it relatively comfortable to hold. On the inside, the phones run on an

DID YOU KNOW? IT IS SAID THAT IN A DAY, A PERSON SPENDS AN AVERAGE OF 2.7 HOURS TO SOCIALISE ON HIS OR HER SMARTPHONE. THIS IS ONE-THIRD OF THE TIME SPENT ON SLEEPING AND TWICE MORE THAN ON EATING October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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octa-core processor, only 1GB RAM, dual-sim compatibility, 13 MP rearend camera that fares just about average. Oh, the touted gesture based functions that it’s promoted with, fade away faster than you think. Price: `18,990

4) PENTAX K500

There are several entry level DSLRs doing the rounds lately that have literally pushed the consumers into a dilemma of picking one. The Pentax K500 is one such DSLR that cuts the slack for us.

The DSLR lets you capture pictures/ videos and lets you edit them without the hassle of loading your flash drive onto a PC. Though, the specs aren’t really encouraging, a few tweaks does the job real well.

Key specs to be noted are 16 MP camera, an ISO range of 100-51200,

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Full HD 1080p video recording at 30fps and an array of in-built digital filters. Price: `38,995

5) ASUS ZENFONE 5

So you’re quite done being the Apple fanboy and are desperately looking for a respite, but spending a bomb on an Android phone only for experiential basis doesn’t sound convincing enough. So what do you do? You buy a budget Android.

A 5 inch display, 1.6 Ghz processor, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera and 8GB storage with a sturdy body seems a decent option for those who are the first time Android experiencers. The phone however runs on Android 4.3 OS, which might be a letdown considering there are other phones running on Android 4.4 already.

Price: `9,999

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6) HTC ONE M8

Brilliantly designed, ergonomically satisfying, top-of-the-line specs and a brand that is the best bet against Apple.

That’s how we’d like to address the new One M8. Brushed aluminum covers 90% of the body, boomsound speakers that really feed the music hungry soul, 2K resolution, Snapdragon 801 chipset only makes you wonder where does this phone falter. It’s the camera.

Despite using a duo-camera, the camera produces limited detailed captures viz-a-viz the Samsung S5, or Sony Z2, that reproduce quite real-life captures. So should you still buy the phone? Yes, if you swear

by Android, then this has to be the phone for you.

Price: `49,990 Courtesy: FHM

GIZMO FACT Touted by many as the world's first smartphone, 'Simon' was first introduced in 1992 by IBM. It was released to consumers in 1994, thereby completing 20 years this year. Among its many features, it had an address book, notepad, fax, games, touchscreen keypad, calendar, world clock, games, etc.

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HAIDER Release Date: October 2, 2014 Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon, Irrfan Khan Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

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EKKEES TOPPON KI SALAAMI Release Date: October 10, 2014 Cast: Anupam Kher, Neha Dhupia, Divyendu Sharma Director: Ravindra Gautam

Release Date: October 2, 2014 Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Danny Denzongpa Director: Siddharth Anand BANG BANG The Indian remake of a Hollywood film, Bang Bang has all the hallmarks of an Indian blockbuster.

Hrithik Roshan plays the role of a spy out to clear his name, and Katrina plays the role of a girl who gets mixed up in his work. With interesting water action sequences, the movie is sure to keep its

viewers on the edge of their seats.

Knowing Hrithik Roshan, the dance and action sequences are expected to be nothing less than amazing.

Since everyone already knows what a great pair they were in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with an ensemble cast, it would be interesting to see how they hit it off the second time round.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Release Date: October 24, 2014 Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani Director: Farah Khan Source: Bollywood Hungama

TOP 10 MOVIE TICKET BOOKING WEBSITES 1. BOOKMYSHOW 2. INOX MOVIES 3. TICKETNEW 4. TICKETPLEASE 5. PVR CINEMAS

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6. BIG CINEMAS 7. CINEMAX 8. EASYMOVIES 9. TICKET4U 10. KYAZOONGA

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HOLLYWOOD Release Date: October 10, 2014 Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris Director: David Fincher GONE GIRL Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl is a mix of suspense, thrill and oodles of drama.

Watch Ben Affleck playing the role of Nick Dunne whose wife, played by Rosamund Pike, goes missing.

And as the investigation proceeds, their marital life comes under the scanner, revealing some disturbing and dark secrets. Portraying both sides of the coin, the audience is sure to be le spellbound by the many facets of human nature, and how it never remains constant.

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THE INTERVIEW Release Date: October 10, 2014 Cast: James Franco, Seth Rogen Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen

DRACULA UNTOLD Release Date: October 17, 2014 Cast: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper Director: Gary Shore THE JUDGE Release Date: October 24, 2014 Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga Director: David Dobkin Source: bollymoviereviewz

TOP 10 WEBSITES TO WATCH MOVIES 1. YO YOUTUBE MOVIES 2. IMD IMDB 3. C CRACKLE 4. LO LOS MOVIES 5. T TOPMOVIES

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6. FREEFULLMOVIES 7. FILM.FM 8. B MOVIES 9. JUSTCLICKTOWATCH 10. HULU TV

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INTERESTING READS THE EMPTY PEDESTAL

Penned by a former CEO of a major company, The Empty Pedestal offers small dollops of everyday lives in India. Be it an idealistic labour leader charging against the onslaughts of capitalism or the fading musician yearning for an even more decadent audience - the stories stretch far and wide, engaging the mind of the reader.

Author: RM Rajgopal Publication: Dronequill Price: `295

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SPICE STORY

Set in the western region of India, Sutak explores the lives of two sisters, Lalita and Vinodini, in a narrative that conjures strong visual images. It is on the death of their mother that they are forced to confront each other, and together realise their shared past. Sutak means the 12-day mourning period.

Author: Nadi Palshikar Publication: Alchemy Publishers Price: `225

FATEHPUR SIKRI: REVISITING AKBAR’S MASTERPIECE

Explore the genesis and creation of great Mughal emperor Akbar’s magnificent palace complex, Fatehpur Sikri, through an architect’s eyes. The book helps its readers to revisit the place as an archaeological site.

Rare images of the time and brilliant references of some renowned historians’ work, make the reading more interesting.

Author: Lucy Peck Publication: Roli Books Price: `795

Presenting a colourful description of 20 spices, this book captures the fascinating history of spices beginning forty thousand years ago, acknowledging India as a land of spices.

A wonderful initiative by Spices Board of India, the book brings out the historical and spiritual values associated with spices.

Images of these spices in their raw form will help the reader to understand the story behind a clove, cardamom or cinnamon.

Author: Hugh and Colleen Gantzer Publication: Niyogi Books Price: `1,500

WEBSITES TO BUY BOOKS HOMESHOP18, INDIABOOKSTORE, INFIBEAM, SNAPDEAL, FLIPKART, AMAZON, CROSSWORD, ETC.

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FORECAST FOR OCTOBER 2014

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ARIES

Your efforts on the social front are likely to come in for praise. A group travel is foreseen. Changes envisaged on the home front may be initiated now. You may fail to deliver something that is expected of you on the professional front.

Money may disappear due to irresponsible spending.

Good Luck Tip: Don’t store things under your bed, as clu er can have an adverse effect on romantic relationships.

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Much fun is in store for those on vacation. Success on the professional front is a foregone conclusion. Money is likely to come in dollops. Ailments are likely to disappear, as you enter a healthy phase of life. Avoid ge ing at loggerheads with someone over a trivial issue.

Good Luck Tip: Keep the passageways through the kitchen clear to prevent accidents and allow (chi) energy to flow smoothly.

TAURUS

Poor health may keep you moody. Work piles up on the professional front. A bad financial move is possible.

Romantic front may find you and lover pulling in opposite directions. You can get into a legal hassle regarding ancestral property. Some of you can make efforts to rub shoulders with celebrities.

Good Luck Tip: Close toilet lids and shower curtains to conceal water outlets and keep chi and money from ge ing drained.

VIRGO

A productive time is foreseen at work, which will aid in clearing the backlog.

Previous investments may start giving handsome returns now. A ending a wedding or a function is indicated. Enhancing fitness level may become the sole aim of those in the sports arena. Delay decision regarding property for some more time.

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CANCER

Good Luck Tip: Install good lighting so you can see clearly.

This will also increase the amount of chi in your work area and enhance your vitality.

Good Luck Tip: Eliminate clu er from your home and office to make room for money and opportunities.

There seems to be a strong possibility of finding a suitable mate on the romantic front. An invitation may take you out of town for a marriage or a function. You may have to be a bit more assertive of what is happening around you at work. A prime property may come into your name.

LIBRA Your romantic aspirations are likely to be fulfilled. A leisure trip can come up. Se ing up a new house or buying something new for the house is indicated. Those out shopping need to look for bargains. An ailment may need care. A blame game at home may leave a bad taste in mouth.

Things which seemed going the wrong way at work will come out right. Your mental prowess will help you take on the best on the professional front. Financial prosperity is likely to follow closely at your heels. Possibility of an office romance cannot be ruled out. Don’t disclose your cards to anyone.

SCORPIO

Tensions cropping up on the romantic front will subside.

Chances of availing a break by undertaking a fun trip cannot be ruled out. A property issue is certain to be decided in your favour. You will need to be be er than rivals on the professional front. Financially, you will need to come into the saving mode at the earliest.

Good Luck Tip: Organise cabinets and closets to reduce clu er that can produce confusion or discord.

Good Luck Tip: Make sure all electrical appliances are functioning properly at home and office so as to reduce frustration and waste.

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Good Luck Tip: Avoid taking any phone calls or cha ing while eating, because arguments, if any, can upset your digestion.

Good Luck Tip: Repair broken furniture that could lead to breaks with friends or colleagues.

Good Luck Tip: Place an image of a waterfall or green plants in the southwest area to activate the wealth luck.

Good Luck Tip: The best symbol to place in the Southeast is the wealth ship. Fill it up with gold ingots, coins and treasures to build more assets.

You will be able to garner support and resources for something you have undertaken on the professional front. A changed mindset is likely to make you more acceptable. You can be at your ingenious best at making excuses for refusing money to someone. Something said in jest may offend your lover. Don’t hurry while driving.

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You may feel used on the social front by those whom you hold dear.

Some work problem may continue to bug you. A deal that showed all signs of coming to you threatens to peter out. An ailment not a ended can cause problems. Dilly-dallying may let a property deal slip out of your hands. Be available for others.

Your luck begins to turn for the be er. An unexpected career move may bring prosperity and mental satisfaction. Be ing or speculation may bring some into big money. A wedding in the family is likely to be arranged. Romantic front may turn into a mutual appreciation club between lover and you!

Don’t take health for granted.

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

Luck favours those buying or selling property. Weigh the pros and cons of an action that you contemplate at work. Keep a portion of your wealth for a rainy day. An unsuitable mode of conveyance may make the journey uncomfortable.

Someone’s support will help in keeping your confidence high.

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aunched during International Women’s Day, the stylishly designed 'Immagina' can easily pass off as the fashionista of your home. Feel the serenity of this product by having a glance at its various subtle colours options and preciously crafted models. It not only soothes your eyes, but also your soul. A full-fledged programme with touch of colour in the kitchen, it comes in pastel shades.

For more info visit: www.cucinelube.it / www.cucinelubeindia.in

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niquely named after its founders, Alagappan Ganeshan Shanmugam Armugaswamy and Rajamanickam, what started off as a small paint and oxide manufacturing company in the 1960s, Agsar Chemicals went through a major expansion in 1974. Thus was born, AGSAR Paints.

Currently located across 14 cities in India, AGSAR Paints is now positioned to make its mark as a luxury brand across the country. With over 40 years of Research and Development (R&D) experience and an array of products from floor oxides to exterior paints, AGSAR takes pride in its capabilities in developing innovative, safe, environment-friendly and cost effective products. The company has more than 35 products for wall, wood and floors, targeting different end-user groups.

The company continues to offer its traditional line of interior and exterior paints, floor oxides and other essential decorative products.

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n an effort to reach out to the masses to depict the bounties and resourcefulness of West Bengal mingled with cultural and historic diversity, West Bengal Govt. is keen to attend in various travel and tourism shows being conducted by various travel tour organisers. Unlike other years, the department will be participating in travel festival even in B categories cities like Lucknow, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Vizag, and Coimbatore to reach out to the target audience in a result-oriented way.

Focussing on its festivals and religious heritage, the sites of Gangasagar, Dakshineswar, and Kalighat among many other important sites of religious importance shall be a part of the marketing plan to showcase West Bengal in all its cultural glory. Major festivals such as the famous Durga Puja will create added value to the marketing effort of the department.

Experiential tourism has been given one of the major thrust area

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to attract tourists in West Bengal.

Customised packages are being developed to the optimum level of tourist satisfaction. Need of the hour is to upgrade, innovate, promote and create an enabling atmosphere to attract tourists from the world.

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ENJOY WINTER WITH LEMON TREE HOTELS

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heery greetings, warm and friendly smiles and a whiff of the signature lemon fragrance is what awaits you this holiday season when you stay at Lemon Tree Hotels, the fastest growing hotel chain in India.

Known for their refreshing stay experiences and pocket friendliness, Lemon Tree Hotels have designed exciting winter packages focussed on five key destinations across IndiaGoa, Kerala, Dehradun, Jaipur and Aurangabad. With attractive inclusions like choose your own meals, upto 30% discount on F&B, complimentary upgrade and free transfers, these packages are skillfully crafted to meet the needs of all individuals and families.

Among the vacation choices for

guests is the Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Goa, located close to all of North Goa’s hotspots. For those looking for a perfect backwaters experience, Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort, Kerala, located at the very edge of Lake Vembanad, is the place to see.

To the hill station enthusiasts, Lemon Tree Hotel, Dehradun provides a heavenly retreat close to Mussoorie.

For the culture rooted, Lemon Tree Premier, Jaipur and Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad, located in close proximity to the railway station and the airport, are the places to be.

All hotels offer a 24x7 multicuisine restaurant, recreation bar, fitness centre, a rejuvenating spa and a swimming pool, making Lemon Tree Hotels the perfect destination for your special holiday with friends and family.

A STEP CLOSER TO DIVINITY

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he state of Madhya Pradesh has numerous cities dotted with temples all over. With pilgrim tourism always riding a high, the state offers the best facilities for tourists.

Omkareshwar and Ujjain are two such regions that are home to famous temples that attract pilgrims from far and wide. In Omkareshwar, when seen from a height, two hillocks on an island in the middle of River Narmada, form the sacred syllable - Om. Tourists can visit the Mamleshwar Temple, a 10th century building. It is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). One can even visit the Omkar Mandhata Temple which October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

houses a greatly revered Jyotirlinga.

At Mahakaleshwar Temple, it is said that Lord Shiva worshipped the Lord of Time. The ancient city of Ujjain lies on the banks of the river Shipra.

Legend has it that Ujjain is one of the saptapuris, or the seven holy cities of India that grant moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Ujjain hosts the Simhasth, as the Kumbh Mela is known here, every 12 years, the latest of which was in 2004. Mahakaleshwar Temple enshrines one of the twelve jyotirlingas, and is thus one of the most sacred Shiva shrines in India.

Mangalnath Temple is situated away from city centre and can be reached through a winding road.

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SHINE ON WITH W W

hen the festivities are on and joy sparkles everywhere, you deserve to shine on the brightest. This celebratory season, 'W' brings to you its Festive’14 Collection that provides a perfect wardrobe for every occasion and adds to an ever elegant you. Inspired by the most beautiful designs of the world, the collection offers interesting prints, silhouettes, colour palettes and styles. The collection is as vibrant as your mood for the celebrations and is sure to turn heads each time you step out in the celebratory surroundings. Collections like Heritage, Pashtun, Tripolee and more, give you a perfect look always.

Reinvent the regal look with prints and motifs inspired from the grandeur of Mughal architecture with the Heritage Collection, in hues of rich gold, navy and maroon.

Experience the Amer Collection, laden with exquisite ornamentation of the intricate paintings and carvings

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of the Amer Fort. The colour palette reverts to the heartbeat of heritage couture with rich tones accentuated with just the right amount of gold.

Extend the joyous exuberance of the celebrations in your wardrobe with the Tripolee Collection, which is an expression of vibrancy, colour and quirk. This collection narrates the story of a seasoned traveller through the use of multi-coloured layers and abundance of prints.

Infuse the romance of traditional embroidery of Punjab in your festive wardrobe with the Raas Collection.

The geometric shapes along with simple florals are rendered in a manner that they retain the embroidery stitch look giving it an authentic feel!

The Pashtun Collection will give your style a BoHo twist with folk inspirations of Turkish tapestries sprinkled with beaded embroidery.

Decorative motifs are depicted in warm colour combinations such as orange, purple, ecru with soft brown and cream mixes.

The Bukhaara Collection redefines the wardrobe with strong rendition of contemporary Indian aesthetics.

These exquisite double ikat inspired prints are rendered in a unique palette of geranium, navy blue and teal, thus coining a new term 'Handloom Couture' to the fashion dictionary.

So with the palette of gorgeous W offerings on your side, get ready to shine on this festive season.

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OMEGA’S SPACE ODYSSEY

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an has always been befuddled by the mysteries of space, and partaking in this history is the Omega Speedmaster, NASA qualified since 1965. The iconic chronograph has been strapped to the spacesuits of the astronauts on all manned missions. To celebrate the its remarkable journey, the brand hosted an exclusive event at The Leela hotel in Chennai. OMEGA brand ambassador Abhishek Bachchan and the brand’s Vice President of Product Development and Customer Service, Jean Claude Monachon, unveiled the OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ chronograph.

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WATER AND FOOD BORNE DISEASES DURING FESTIVALS Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Sakra World Hospital

During festivals, it is a common trend to enjoy street food. One can indulge in festive delicacies, but you should also be cautious about your health as there are many food and water borne diseases which spread through unhygienic practices. They affect the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and liver. GIT disorders are predominantly bacterial and liver diseases and are commonly due to viruses.

Symptoms of GIT infections: • Loose stools – could be watery or blood mixed • Vomiting • Abdominal cramps • Dehydration: dryness of mouth and skin, dark urine, decreased urine output Mild symptoms are common, which may stop spontaneously. However, severe symptoms are observed in October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

children and old people.

Liver Diseases: • Viruses causing jaundice are called Hepatitis viruses. They are named as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E viruses. Amongst these Hepatitis A and E are transmi ed through contamination of food and water with human excreta. Hepatitis A is more common in children, Hepatitis E in adults. Most of the epidemics are caused by Hepatitis E • Jaundice may take several weeks to subside. Complete recovery is seen in most patients • People with underlying long standing liver disease are more prone to worse outcomes • Danger signs are (rare): Altered behaviour, bleeding from various sites and swelling of abdomen (due to collection of fluid inside

abdomen). These indicate worsening liver function and need immediate medical a ention • Common misconception during jaundice – Many a times, patients with jaundice are advised a restricted diet (avoid oil, nonvegetarian food, turmeric, etc.,) by family and relatives. No such restriction is needed and good nutrition during jaundice is extremely important Tips to keep in mind during Jaundice: • Avoid taking water/food from source which you feel is unhygienic • Take warm/hot food • Consult nearby doctor if any of the above mentioned symptoms appear

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GENDER DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT IN CURRENT CORPORATE SCENARIO

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Organisations that aim to deliver the highest standards of leadership require a diversity of thought, skills, experience, working style and talent capability. It is increasingly being recognised that by bringing together men and women from diverse background and giving each person the opportunity to contribute their skills, experiences and perspectives, the corporates are able to deliver the best solutions to challenges and sustainable value to their stakeholders.

A board meeting is not just about monitoring figures and company performance, rather it is about interactions among intellectual brains to steer the company under changing times. It is important to be innovative, creative

and adaptive, in the best interests of the company, its stakeholders and employees.

Greater gender diversity on boards is associated with be er indicators of organisational excellence. Gender diversity means to promote different skills, different resources and potential of women and men as equivalent. Studies reveal that developed markets as a group fare be er than emerging markets in the appointment of women directors on to corporate boards. The board’s role is to provide entrepreneurial leadership of the company within a framework of effective controls, enabling the assessment and management of risk. As board decisions are collectively undertaken by

individuals, the appropriateness of these decisions benefits from the skills, knowledge, perspectives and experience of both men and women. Thus, we can say that 'More the diversity, more the creativity'.

C S R Sridharan, President, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

ROYAL RANGE OF DINING SETS

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NEW AUTUMN WINTER COLLECTION LAUNCHED

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rasim recently launched John’s Line Autumn Winter 2014, an exclusive ready-to-wear collection from Grasim which is their most premium range of ready-towear garments. Like John Abraham, this collection exudes a superior sense of style and sophisticated taste.

From blended wool jackets in a variety of colours, casual Friday blazer in shades of brown and deep blue & trousers in perfect navy, this collection is for the dressed up yet informal and relaxed look for the man of the season. It is the most comfortable wardrobe with a wide range of shirts in 100% Mercerized cotton.

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dd a sense of charm to your home with the royal range of dining sets from The Great Eastern Home.

The exceptional designs and unmatched elegance will add opulence to your dining area and will turn your mundane dining space into a cherished and special part of your home.

These sets are both functional and aesthetic, a perfect choice for a refined person. The latest Dining set range consists of British Georgian, Classical Italian and Edwardian oakwood furniture. These are classical European styles. The Great Eastern Home provides dining sets that blend classical opulence and functionality beautifully. Every single set is painstakingly hand-crafted with great attention to detail.

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MAIDEN KOLKATA-BANGKOK FLIGHT FLAGGED OFF O

n September 25, 2014, SpiceJet commenced its new daily Kolkata-Bangkok services.

The airline will be operating daily direct flights from the stateof-the-art Suvarnabhoomi airport in Bangkok to Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport, from where numerous convenient same-terminal onward domestic and international connections are available.

Sanjiv Kapoor, COO, SpiceJet Ltd, said, “We timed the launch of this flight to coincide with the

start of the Indian festive season, which resulted in an overwhelming response from our customers. Our initial flights are over 80% full already. Customers have also started planning and booking for the next year.”

The inauguration ceremony was held at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The first passenger on the maiden flight was also recognised at the event.

SpiceJet's travel partners, Travel Zone, too celebrated the launch of the maiden flight.

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NEW GROUP BOOKING TOOL CALLED ‘GROUP TRAVELLER’ SpiceJet is the first airline in India to introduce an online tool that provides an automated endto-end solution for group travellers. Individuals and Corporates who wish to travel in groups and even Travel Agents who deal in group bookings, can register with SpiceJet’s Group Traveller. From requesting for quotes to managing dashboards, Group Traveller is a DIY tool from SpiceJet. Benefits: • Dashboard: View and manage all your group bookings.

• Express response to queries: Get prompt response to all your group queries.

• End to End Automation: From requesting for quotes to entering passengers' names, you can now do everything by yourself.

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n September 23, 2014, SpiceJet introduced a simple self-booking tool, 'SME Traveller', for the SMEs. This product addresses the needs of business travellers from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector and offers flexibility and an opportunity to save on every booking.

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each completed travel, simplified booking process and detailed travel and savings reports. These Spice Points are as good as cash and can be redeemed by the SME traveller on subsequent booking(s).

“SME Traveller is aimed to target nearly 70-100 million MSMEs in the country who contribute to 8% of the country’s GDP (source: CII). MSMEs are also credited in contributing to 36% of the total value of exports

from the country and the sector has recorded a constant year-on-year growth of over 10%, thereby making this sector the backbone of India’s economy. Hence, we definitely see a business need to reach out to this section,” said Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet. SpiceJet has recently waived off the convenience fee for customers using internet banking to make payments through SpiceJet.com.

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ashmir, o en proclaimed as ‘heaven on earth’, witnessed disastrous flood in September this year.

Nature’s fury brought the entire city of Srinagar to a standstill, where most parts were submerged in water.

The Army was majorly working to transport those who were stuck in their homes to a common area, and the IAF was involved in air li ing the survivors and all those who needed immediate medical a¢ention.

AIRPORT SITUATION

The situation at the Srinagar airport was critical, since it faced the onslaught of the grief-stricken and terrified tourists and passengers who wanted to leave as early as possible. Many rescued passengers had camped outside airport premises.

Due to network failure, the staff had to operate manually, and all means of communication were down.

SPICEJET TO THE RESCUE

In a bid to help the stranded tourists and victims, SpiceJet geared into action, providing relief material to the state and aid for those in need.

• The airline offered special fares to those departing from Srinagar airport.

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Those customers who were unable to book tickets, were given manually booked on-thespot tickets at the airport, at modest rates.

All relief supplies were transported free of cost. Till the date of going to the press, the airline has carried over 40 tonnes of relief material.

They even assisted NGOs and others who requested help for airli ing medicines and supplies, for free.

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The airline ensured that relief and food material reached their staff, who were also stranded.

A company doctor and medical supplies were flown in.

Each day, a SpiceJet senior management member was commissioned to visit Srinagar to oversee and assist in the relief work.

Staff members from other bases were flown to Srinagar to help during this situation.

SPICEJET ENSURED CLEANER TOILETS AT THE AIRPORT THAT WERE OTHERWISE IN ABSOLUTELY UNUSABLE CONDITIONS DUE TO OVERCROWDING. THEY ALSO ASSISTED IN CLEANING AND SANITISING THE OFFICE, PASSAGES, CHECK-IN AND RESERVATION COUNTERS. October 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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This month, we decided to shadow Capt. Subir Deb, a SpiceJet pilot, unravelling a day in his life.

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It's time to head home and relax

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MUSIC ON BOARD

SpiceJet flights play so rock music for boarding & take-off, and again for landing & disembarkation. Here's our track list...

EAGLES Tequila Sunrise

An Eagles classic from 1973, with Glenn Frey on lead vocals. The lazy, laidback style of the 'California sound' that the Eagles pioneered in the 70s, though ironically neither Glenn Frey (from Michigan) nor Don Henley (from Texas) is a Californian.

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RODNEY JONES Ain’t No Sunshine Rodney Jones is a jazz guitarist who has worked with Dizzy Gillespie and Lena Horne. This is an instrumental version of the 1971 hit by Bill Withers, who incidentally was working on the assembly line of the Boeing 747 aircra when he wrote this song!

SANTANA Black Magic Woman This song was a huge hit for San Francisco Latin rock band, Santana in 1970. The less known fact is that it is originally a Fleetwood Mac song, wri en by their founder, British blues rock guitarist Peter Green, in 1968.

In keeping with the mood of festive season, we will also be playing some fun Bollywood songs in our flights, channeling the festive spirit.

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SEALS AND CROFTS Get Closer It is a song by American so rock duo Seals and Cro s, released as a single in 1976, with the semi-obssessive lyrics 'Darling if you want me to be closer to you, get closer to me…. If you want me to love only you, then love only me'.

CROSBY STILLS & NASH Just a Song Before I Go

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by Graham Nash in 1977 in Hawaii in about 20 minutes when he was waiting for the rain to stop before leaving the house. There is an undercurrent of regret towards rootlessness, a feeling that Nash — born and raised in England, a resident of the US who had lived in California and was now living in Hawaii — might very well have had at the time.

NEIL YOUNG Heart of Gold This Dylan-esque Neil Young hit from 1972 is one of a series of so acoustic pieces which were wri en partly as a result of a back injury. Unable to stand for long periods of time, Young returned to his acoustic guitar which he could play si ing down.

This track features James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt on backing vocals.

SIMON & GARFUNKEL Homeward Bound

It was wri en by Paul Simon in 1965 and performed by the New York duo of Simon and Garfunkel. It describes Simon's longing to return home to his then girlfriend, Kathy Chi y, who was in London.

Simon wrote the song at Widnes railway station during a long wait for a train.

PAUL SIMON Kathy’s Song

Paul Simon moved to England to pursue a solo career in 1965, touring folk clubs and coffee houses. At the first club he played, the Railway Inn Folk Club in Brentwood, Essex, he met Kathy Chi y who became his girlfriend and inspiration for 'Kathy's Song', a haunting tune that he wrote when back in New York while Kathy was still in England.

OSIBISA Welcome Home Osibisa is a Ghanaian Afro-pop band, founded in London in 1969 by four expatriate African and three Caribbean musicians. 'Welcome Home' is a haunting tune with plaintive rootless immigrant lyrics yearning for belonging, 'You've been gone it's an empty home, Come on back when you are ready to know, You are always welcome home'.

JOSE FELICIANO Rain

Performed by José Feliciano, a Puerto Rican virtuoso guitarist, blind from birth, singer and composer, this 1969 song is included among his greatest. For those of a certain age used to listening to All India Radio on weekends, this track will instantly bring back nostalgic memories of lazy rainy days.

SANTANA Samba Pa Ti This is a Latin-influenced instrumental track from the 1970 album Abraxas, a mix of rock, blues, jazz, salsa and other influences that resulted in it being Santana's breakout album.

In 2003, the album was ranked number 205 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

THE TOURÉ-RAICHEL COLLECTIVE Le Niger The Touré-Raichel Collective is led by Malian singer and guitarist Vieux Farka Touré and Israeli singer and pianist Idan Raichel.

Le Niger has a familiar feel to it, somewhat evocative of Bengal’s mystic musical mistrels, the Baul, whose music had a great influence on Rabindranath Tagore.

THE BEATLES In My Life One of the simplest, most beautiful, most melancholic and the most poignant tracks by The Beatles from their mop-top days of 1965, the song is an example of John Lennon's deeper side. It is ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time as well as 5th on their list of the Beatles' 100 Greatest Songs.

HARRY CHAPIN Cat’s In The Cradle

'Cat's in the Cradle' is a 1974 folk rock song by Brooklyn-born Harry Chapin. The song is told by a father who is too busy to spend time with his son, offering vague promises of spending time together in the 'future'. While wishing to spend time with his father, the son starts to model himself on his father's behaviour, saying 'I'm going to be just like you, Dad'.

ABBA Slipping Through My Fingers

From ABBA's final album 'The Visitors' from 1981, the song is about a mother's regret at how quickly her daughter is growing up. Together with Harry Chapin's Cat's in the Cradle, this song captures the inevitable passage of time as children grow up with parents feeling guilty and wistfully wishing they had spent more quality time with them while they were growing.

NEIL DIAMOND Brooklyn Roads

This is a beautifully evocative track from 1968, where Neil Diamond reminisces about his childhood home and the growing up days in Brooklyn with his parents and brother, knowing there is no going back to those days. 'Does some other young boy / Come home to my room / Does he dream what I did / As he stands by my window / And looks out on those Brooklyn roads'.

ELTON JOHN Daniel A lilting hit for Elton John in 1973, the song's co-writer Bernie Taupin says, "The story was about a guy that went back to a small town in Texas, returning from the Vietnam War. They'd lauded him when he came home and treated him like a hero. But, he just wanted to go home, go back to the farm, and try to get back to the life that he'd led before."

GARY MOORE Still In Love With You

'Still in Love with You' is a hauting song originally recorded by Thin Lizzy, first released on their 1974 album Nightlife. It is widely considered to be Thin Lizzy's greatest, most romantic ballad. This version was re-recorded by the writer of the song, the late Welsh guitarist Gary Moore.

JOHN LENNON God John Lennon's 'God', from 1970, has one of the most powerful and philosophical opening lines in rock history: 'God is a concept by which we measure our pain'.

Lennon then goes on to add the lines 'I don't believe in the Beatles, I just believe in me, Yoko and me', marking his emphatic breakaway from the group.

UB40 Don’t Break My Heart

This simple UB40 ballad from 1985 was a huge hit, and stirs many youthful memories amongst those of a certain age, evoking many first crushes and slow dances from days gone by.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT Sundown 'Sundown' is a song

by Canadian folk artist Gordon Lightfoot, released in March 1974.

The song's lyrics seem to describe a troubled romantic relationship, with the narrator recounting an affair with a "hard-loving woman [who's] got me feeling mean", a woman he couldn't trust to be faithful to him.

DOBIE GRAY DriÂ&#x; Away

This recording by Dobie Gray in 1973 became a big hit, and is a staple on US classic rock stations.

It sums up what music means to us: 'Thanks for the joy that you've given me / I want you to know I believe in your song / And rhythm and rhyme and harmony/ You help me along makin' me strong'. A great track to relax and reminisce to.

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ABBA 'Slipping through my fingers’ Schoolbag in hand, she leaves home in the early morning Waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile I watch her go with a surge of that wellknown sadness And I have to sit down for a while The feeling that I'm losing her forever And without really entering her world I'm glad whenever I can share her laughter That funny li le girl Slipping through my fingers all the time I try to capture every minute The feeling in it Slipping through my fingers all the time Do I really see what's in her mind Each time I think I'm close to knowing She keeps on growing Slipping through my fingers all the time Sleep in our eyes, her and me at the breakfast table Barely awake, I let precious time go by Then when she's gone, there's that odd melancholy feeling And a sense of guilt I can't deny What happened to the wonderful adventures The places I had planned for us to go (Slipping through my fingers all the time) Well, some of that we did but most we didn't And why, I just don't know Slipping through my fingers all the time I try to capture every minute The feeling in it Slipping through my fingers all the time Do I really see what's in her mind Each time I think I'm close to knowing She keeps on growing Slipping through my fingers all the time Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture And save it from the funny tricks of time Slipping through my fingers Slipping through my fingers all the time Schoolbag in hand she leaves home in the early morning Waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile

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HARRY CHAPIN'S ‘Cats in the Cradle’ My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say "I'm gonna be like you, Dad You know I'm gonna be like you" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Li le boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home, Dad I don't know when, but we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten just the other day He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok And he walked away but his smile never dimmed And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Li le boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home, Dad I don't know when, but we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came from college just the other day So much like a man I just had to say "Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while" He shook his head and said with a smile "What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later, can I have them please" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Li le boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad You know we'll have a good time then I've long since retired, my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind" He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu, But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad It's been sure nice talking to you" And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Li le boy blue and the man in the moon When you comin' home son I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad We're gonna have a good time then

NEIL DIAMOND 'Brooklyn Roads' If I close my eyes I can almost hear my mother Callin', "Neil, go find your brother Daddy's home, and it's time for supper Hurry on" And I see two boys Racin' up two flights of staircase Squirmin' into Papa's embrace And his whiskers warm on their face Where's it gone Oh, where's it gone Two floors above the butcher First door on the right Life filled to the brim As I stood by my window And looked out on those Brooklyn Roads I can still recall The smell of cookin' in the hallways Rubber drying in the doorways And report cards I was always Afraid to show Mama'd come to school And as I'd sit there so ly crying Teacher'd say, "He's just not trying He's got a good head if he'd apply it" But you know yourself It's always somewhere else I built me a castle With dragons and kings And I'd ride off with them As I stood by my window And looked out on those Brooklyn Roads Thought of going back But all I'd see are strangers' faces And all the scars that love erases But as my mind walks thru those places I'm wonderin' What's come of them Does some other young boy Come home to my room Does he dream what I did As he stands by my window And looks out on those Brooklyn Roads

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PRE-BOOK YOUR

IN-FLIGHT MEAL With SpiceJet’s new meal policy, customers with pre-purchased meals will be served meals first on board.

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piceJet recently announced that those passengers who pre-booked their meals will now be served first on board, effective September 1. Therea er, normal sales procedure will start in the flight.

This is to encourage pre-booking of meals in order to ensure availability and reduce wastage onboard.

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PRE-BOOKING MEALS STEP 1 Passengers can log on to the website, and start booking their flight ticket.

Pre-booking is available up to 6 hours before departure, and hot meals are available on all Boeing flights over one hour duration Customers will also benefit as the pre-booked meal prices are lower than when purchased onboard.

Also, there is a greater choice of meals available for pre-booking. “The new service will ensure superior experience through encouraging customers to pre-book their meals. This service change will not only help us in delivering food quickly and as per customer’s choice at reduced prices, but will also improve onboard service efficiency. By carrying what is actually going to be consumed, will further reduce wastage as well as serve as an important element in cost reduction,” said Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet Ltd. The online menu not only has more variety but offers up to 25% discount, than when purchasing onboard. This will give a distinct advantage to those who pre-book their meals.

STEP 2 Click on ‘Pre-book Meal’ option while booking your

ticket. Select your meal preference and the dish you would like to have onboard.

STARTING MID OCTOBER ALL MEALS WILL BE SERVED AS COMBO MEALS WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, ALL HOT MEALS WILL HAVE ACCOMPANIMENTS LIKE A DESSERT AND A JUICE.

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STARS OF SPICEJET AIRPORT SERVICES PRIYANKU BARTHAKUR DUTY OFFICER - GUWAHATI BASE Passenger feedback: I was extremely impressed with the way the staff was addressing the passengers. I wish SpiceJet keeps doing well.

Internal feedback: A process-driven and customer-centric staff, Priyanku ensures that customers undergo a hassle-free service.

Experience with SpiceJet: The journey of eight years has been an amazing one with lots of learning. I believe in team work and try to ensure a group effort when it comes to service delivery. A passenger must experience the same quality of service across all contact points. I hope my relationship with SpiceJet continues for many more years.

PEHEUYILE MARY DUTY OFFICER - DELHI BASE

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Customer feedback: Mary was appreciated for going out of her way to assist a passenger and her infant with food material and other articles during her visit to Srinagar recently. She also provided medicines and other items at her own expense to the concerned lady passenger.

Internal feedback: Mary has exhibited excellent command while performing her duties.

She has coordinated between various allocations and mentored all staff towards achieving the organisational goal of serving people with a smile, while still following all policies and procedures. She even volunteered to help her colleagues and grief-stricken passengers stranded at Srinagar airport.

Experience with SpiceJet: I joined the airline in 2007. I nurtured my so skills while working here and interacted with people of varying personalities over the last seven years. The SOCCH mantra has helped me to be more organised, courteous, decisive and efficient during challenging situations.

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ATANU PATRA SR. CSE - DELHI BASE Passenger feedback: The passenger appreciated Atanu for his polite and positive a itude and his willingness to go beyond his limit while assisting the passenger in extreme conditions.

Internal feedback: Atanu has been a hardworking member of the staff, and he applies his skills in the best possible manner. He also volunteered to travel to Srinagar and help other colleagues during difficult times while performing his job profile and also extending help with transporting of relief material to the station and the needy.

Experience with SpiceJet: I joined SpiceJet in March 2013, and it has been a great journey so far. I am proud to be a part of the emerging new image of the airline.

KARTHIK N SUPERVISOR - CHENNAI BASE Passenger feedback: I wish to acknowledge the receipt of my iPad that I le behind on my flight in March this year, when I travelled from Hyderabad to Chennai. I deeply appreciate your staff's honesty and integrity in securing this iPad and returning it to me. I thank your duty manager, Karthik for facilitating this and being very responsive. I had a great experience flying with your airline and have great respect for the entire team.

Internal feedback: A very commi ed and hardworking person, Karthik is always involved in keeping systems and procedures in place.

Experience with SpiceJet: I joined the airline in December 2009, and I am very passionate about customer-service. I daily take a personal oath that 'come what may, I need to perform well and make my customers happy’. Whenever I feel low, I appreciate and reaffirm confidence in myself which helps me a lot. My colleagues at SpiceJet are all supportive and guide me in all aspects.

AMBUJ RAI CSE - GOA BASE Passenger feedback: Ambuj escorted a passenger in need of medical help to a nearby hospital. He was also in touch with the doctor for feedback. The passenger later appreciated his concern and effort.

Internal feedback: Ambuj helped a medical passenger on a diverted flight, and made the journey as comfortable as possible for him.

Experience with SpiceJet: I aim to be a sincere and hardworking employee. I am forthcoming and readily take up my responsibilities.

MIRZA ZAKI HASAN CSE - HYDERABAD BASE Passenger feedback: The service of the ground customer care staff at Hyderabad airport is excellent. I received exceptional support from Zaki, who helped me when I was stuck in a difficult situation. Service like this builds loyalties. I am grateful to your team.

Internal feedback: Zaki is always a go-ge er and stands out in his team. His interactions with passengers o en end up with the passengers opting to fly frequently with SpiceJet. Experience with SpiceJet: I have been working with SpiceJet for the last three years, and am amazed and extremely lucky to be a part of the SpiceJet family. I would like to thank my seniors and fellow colleagues for their love and care extended to me at all times. I also feel proud to be associated with the supportive and encouraging management team with new SOCCH mantra. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment in this company.

Thank you SpiceJet in helping me explore the real me.

PRABAL PRATAP SINGH CSE - LUCKNOW BASE Passenger feedback: Prabal was very friendly and cooperative.

Internal Feedback: A hardworking person, Prabal has good knowledge of his work.

Experience with SpiceJet: I started my career with SpiceJet in May 2011. It is a great opportunity for me to work with the airline that gave me the perfect platform to hone and polish my skills and knowledge in the field of aviation.

M S RAGHU SUPERVISOR - BENGALURU BASE Internal Feedback: An ambitious, competent and self-motivated team player, Raghu takes up responsibility eagerly and has an ability to meet deadlines and targets under pressure.

Experience with SpiceJet: I enjoy working with people and this aspect is one among many other factors that a racted me to be a part of the wonderful SpiceJet team in Bengaluru. I joined the airline in 2008, and it has been a remarkable journey so far.

CHRISTEL NATASHA ALBERT SUPERVISOR - MUMBAI BASE Internal Feedback: Christel is an excellent staff member, and is extremely dedicated and focussed with the work given to her.

Experience with SpiceJet: This is my eighth year with SpiceJet. Working with the airline has been the perfect opportunity to learn and upgrade my skills. It also exposed me in various horizontals. I am very thankful to this organisation and would like to see myself here in years to come.

SHANKAR M SUPERVISOR - PORT BLAIR BASE Passenger feedback: On my return flight from Port Blair to Chennai this year, I did not have a hard copy of the ticket due to the summer change of schedule, and the check-in services were nearing completion.

A staff of SpiceJet came running to us and got us a hard copy of our ticket. We are grateful to Shankar for all his help.

Internal feedback: Shankar is a hardworking employee and takes initiatives readily. He has been highly appreciated by the entire team for his instant support and proactive nature.

Experience with SpiceJet: My experience with SpiceJet began on May 15, 2012. I was blessed with a great team and a good captain. The degree of professionalism that I a ained here is immense. I take pride in being a part of the SpiceJet family.

SPECIAL APPRECIATION FROM AAI RAJESH YADAV ASSISTANT - STORES - DELHI BASE Feedback: I appreciate SpiceJet for the initiative and continued support to AAI Srinagar during the tough times brought on by drastic flood in the valley. When there was acute shortage of cleaning staff at the airport, SpiceJet was the only airline that made it possible to get cleaners from outstation within a day to ensure a hygienic and clean airport. Rajesh Yadav, your staff member, (working with SpiceJet since May 26, 2005), ensured proper cleaning of all areas, including washrooms through your cleaners.

SANDESH SHARMA SUPERVISOR - MUMBAI BASE Internal feedback: Sandesh is an outstanding member of the staff. He has been handling the lost & found department and contacting various passengers if anything is le behind by them.

Experience with SpiceJet: I joined SpiceJet in April 2008, and have learned many things right from the first day itself. Safety and security is an aspect I never compromised on. I can say that SpiceJet is good, be er and the best.

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DOMESTIC SCHEDULE Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

AGARTALA Bengaluru Via (CCU,HYD)

Daily

SG 872

16:20

21:45

03/30/14

10/25/14

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Chandigarh Via (DEL)

Daily *

SG 224

09:30

14:00

09/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3146

08:50

09:50 03/30/14

10/25/14

Guwahati

Daily

SG 871

13:05

13:55

05/19/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3302

11:20

12:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 872

16:20

20:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

14:30

15:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 819

15:05

16:00

08/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai

2,6

SG 3006

15:25

16:20

09/16/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 872

16:20

17:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

1

SG 3006

16:40

18:00

09/16/14

10/25/14

Mumbai Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 819

15:05

19:15

08/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai

2, 3, 4, 5, SG 3426 6, 7

19:30

20:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

14:10

17:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

AHMEDABAD Bengaluru Via (PNQ) Chennai

Daily

SG 281

05:50

08:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai Via (HYD)

Daily

SG 917

06:10

09:55

03/30/14

10/25/14

Coimbatore Via (MAA)

Daily

SG 281

05:50

10:30

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 853

06:05

07:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 917

06:10

07:55

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 873

05:55

10:45

05/03/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 873

05:55

07:15

05/03/14

10/25/14

Pune

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

14:10

15:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

Srinagar Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 853

06:05

09:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 443

15:30

20:40

09/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2516

20:55

22:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

AMRITSAR

226

Destination

Mumbai

Daily

SG 443

15:30

18:10

09/15/14

10/25/14

Srinagar

Daily

SG 442

12:20

13:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 172

12:20

14:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 142

18:00

20:00 30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 324

14:40

18:45

30/03/2014 25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 885

15:05

17:05

16/04/14

AURANGABAD

BAGDOGRA 25/10/14

Delhi Via (GAU)

Daily

SG 881

14:10

18:10

30/07/14

25/10/14

Guwahati

Daily

SG 881

14:10

15:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 324

14:40

15:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

1, 3, 5

SG 874

18:15

19:20

13/08/14

25/10/14

Mumbai Via (CCU)

1, 3, 5

SG 874

18:15

22:35

13/08/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 3302

09:35

10:50

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1088

19:40

20:50

Chennai

Daily

SG 1088

21:15

22:25

08/01/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 502

06:30

09:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 224

09:30

12:15

09/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 507

18:45

21:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

**

SG 515

16:10

18:55

09/15/14

10/25/14

Goa

1,3,4,5,6,7

SG 241

12:55

14:20

04/25/14

10/25/14

Goa Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 153

20:05

23:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

Guwahati Via(HYD,CCU,IXA)

Daily

SG 871

07:10

13:55

05/19/14

10/25/14

Guwahati Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 528

09:55

14:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 871

07:10

08:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1032

10:45

12:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1074

12:00

13:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

6

SG 512

15:35

16:35

06/15/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1109

21:25

22:45

05/20/14

10/25/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 246

16:55

18:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 528

09:55

12:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 524

18:00

20:25

04/20/14

10/25/14

Kolkata Via (HYD)

Daily

SG 871

07:10

10:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kozhikode

Daily

SG 1073

09:00

10:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mangalore

Daily

SG 1031

07:55

08:55

07/22/14

10/25/14

Mangalore

Daily

SG 629

18:10

19:05

06/15/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 442

06:55

08:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 344

09:05

11:00

05/19/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 521

10:35

12:15

04/25/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 153

20:05

22:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

25/10/14

Mysore

2,6

SG 3005

12:15

13:00

09/16/14

10/25/14

Mysore

1

SG 3005

14:10

14:55

09/16/14

10/25/14

03/30/14

10/25/14

Pune

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

10:00

11:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

08/01/14

10/25/14

Pune

1, 2, 4, 6

19:25

20:55

04/16/14

10/25/14

BELGAUM

SG 228

Chennai Via (BLR)

Daily

SG 3302

09:35

12:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Pune

3, 5, 7

SG 228

21:25

23:00

04/16/14

10/25/14

Chennai Via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1088

19:40

22:25

08/01/14

10/25/14

Srinagar Via (DEL,IXC)

Daily *

SG 224

09:30

15:40

09/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (BOM,JLR)

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

20:35

08/01/14

10/25/14

Srinagar Via (Bom,ATQ) Daily

SG 442

06:55

13:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Jabalpur Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

18:15

08/01/14

10/25/14

Surat Via (BOM)

SG 521

10:35

13:45

04/25/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

15:50

08/01/14

10/25/14

BENGALURU

Daily

Vijayawada

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3303

10:50

12:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 443

21:30

23:55

09/15/14

10/25/14

Agartala Via (HYD,CCU)

Daily

SG 871

07:10

12:25

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (ATQ)

Daily

SG 443

13:55

18:10

09/15/14

10/25/14

Ahmedabad Via (PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

10:00

13:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Vishakhapatnam

Daily

SG 225

05:30

07:00

09/15/14

10/25/14

6

SG 267

10:00

11:20

09/15/14

10/25/14

Amritsar Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 442

06:55

11:40

09/15/14

10/25/14

Vishakhapatnam

Belgaum

Daily

SG 3301

07:45

09:05 03/30/14

10/25/14

CHANDIGARH

Belgaum

Daily

SG 1087

18:05

19:15

10/25/14

08/01/14

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month) ** 1st & 3rd Sunday every Month)

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Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Bengaluru Via (DEL)

Daily *

SG 509

18:05

22:40

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 271

10:35

12:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

SG 2414

09:45

10:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 275

19:40

21:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily *

SG 509

18:05

19:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mysore Via (BLR)

2,6

SG 3005

10:45

13:00

09/16/14

10/25/14

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7*

19:25

20:25

07/30/14

10/25/14

03/30/14

Daily *

SG 224

14:40

15:40

05/19/14

10/25/14

12:40 09:35 09:35 05:15 12:50 18:20 07:05 14:10 09:20 19:15

11:40

Srinagar

SG 3005 SG 274 SG 274 SG 208 SG 3307 SG 3307 SG 3597 SG 1083 SG 3303 SG 3277

09/16/14

SG 2116

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

14:55

Delhi

Mysore Via (BLR) Port Blair Port Blair Pune Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram Tuticorin Tuticorin Vijayawada Via (BLR) Vishakhapatnam

11:35

03/30/14

06:50 14:30 19:50 08:25 15:30 12:10 20:50

04/16/14

09/16/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

SG 282

10/25/14

CHENNAI

228

Destination

Ahmedabad

Daily

SG 282

12:55

15:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Ahmedabad Via (HYD)

Daily

SG 916

19:10

23:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Ahmedabad Via (BOM

Daily

SG 275

19:40

23:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bagdogra Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 325

10:05

14:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Belgaum Via (BLR)

Daily

SG 3301

06:15

09:05 03/30/14

10/25/14

Belgaum Via (BLR)

1,3,4,5,7

SG 1087

16:35

19:15

09/16/14

10/25/14

Belgaum Via (BLR)

2,6

SG 1087

16:40

19:15

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 3301

06:15

07:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 3145

07:30

08:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3303

09:20

10:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

2,6

SG 3005

10:45

11:45

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

1

SG 3005

12:40

13:40

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

1,3,4,5,7

SG 1087

16:35

17:35

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

2,6

SG 1087

16:40

17:40

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

2, 3, 4, 5, SG 3425 6, 7

18:00

19:00

03/30/14

Bengaluru

Daily

20:05

21:05

03/30/14

SG 3147

09/16/14 09/16/14 05/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

COIMBATORE Ahmedabad Via (MAA)

Daily

11:10

15:20

03/30/14

Chennai

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3022

07:40

08:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

11:10

12:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

SG 282

Chennai

Daily

SG 3024

19:10

20:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 437

12:20

16:55

03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

Hyderabad

2, 4, 5, 6, 7

SG 1046

07:45

09:25

07/15/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 1048

19:55

21:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

12:20

14:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

10/25/14

DEHRADUN

SG 437

Coimbatore

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3021

06:05

07:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2328

12:50

13:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Coimbatore

Daily

SG 281

09:25

10:30

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2326

16:35

17:25

07/22/14

10/25/14

Coimbatore

Daily

SG 3023

17:45

18:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

DELHI

Delhi

Daily

SG 312

07:05

09:45

03/30/14

10/25/14

Ahmedabad

Amritsar Aurangabad Aurangabad Bagdogra Bagdogra Via (GAU) Belgaum Via (JLR, BOM) Bengaluru

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

SG 854 SG 2515 SG 171 SG 141 SG 881 SG 885 SG 2441 SG 501

18:30 19:05 09:55 15:35 11:40 10:15 07:50 06:05

19:50 20:25 11:50 17:30 13:40 14:25 14:10 08:55

03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14 08/01/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 209

16:10

19:00 05/19/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru Bengaluru

19:50 21:45

22:40 03/30/14 00:15 09/15/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

08:10

09:15 03/30/14

10/25/14

Chandigarh

Daily SG 509 Daily SG 448 1, 2, 3, 4, SG 2111 5, 6 Daily * SG 224

12:55

14:00 05/19/14

10/25/14

Chandigarh

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 *

SG 2115

18:00

19:05 07/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Via (PNQ) Coimbatore Via (Bom) Dehradun

Daily Daily Daily Daily 3, 5, 7 Daily Daily

SG 301 SG 305 SG 315 SG 309 SG 219 SG 451 SG 2327

06:35 08:30 17:05 19:15 17:55 07:20 11:20

09:25 11:20 19:55 22:05 22:20 11:50 12:20

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 183

08:05

11:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 304

12:10

14:55

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 308

19:20

22:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (PNQ)

Daily

SG 208

05:15

09:35

04/16/14

10/25/14

Goa

Daily

SG 1011

14:20

16:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Guwahati Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 321

06:10

10:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 912

06:40

07:50

05/01/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 916

19:10

20:20

05/19/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 3216

20:40

22:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

2,3,4,5,6,7

SG 1004

21:25

22:45

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

1

SG 1004

22:00

23:20

09/16/14

10/25/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 3263

07:50

09:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 3241

10:30

11:55

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 313

15:00

16:05

09/15/14

10/25/14

Kochi

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3243

19:50

21:10

09/16/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 321

06:10

08:40

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 325

10:05

12:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 331

20:25

22:45

07/22/14

10/25/14

Kozhikode

Daily

SG 3251

10:25

11:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Madurai

Daily

SG 291

08:30

09:35

05/19/14

10/25/14

Madurai

Daily

SG 305

11:50

13:00

09/15/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

Madurai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

16:20

17:20

03/30/14

Madurai

2, 6

SG 277

16:15

17:20

06/15/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 205

06:35

08:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

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* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month)

03/30/14 07/20/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

INSIDE SPICEJET

Destination

freq

Dehradun Dharamshala Goa Goa Goa Goa

230

Daily Daily Daily 6 Daily 123 1, 3, 4, 5, Goa 6, 7 Goa 4567 Guwahati Daily Guwahati Daily Guwahati Via (IXB) Daily Hyderabad Daily Hyderabad Daily Hyderabad Daily Hyderabad Daily Hyderabad Daily Indore Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, Indore 5, 7 Jabalpur Daily Jaipur Daily Jaipur Daily Jammu Daily Jammu Daily Kochi Via (HYD) Daily Kochi Via (BOM) Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 Kochi Via (PNQ) Kolkata Daily Kolkata 2, 4, 6, 7 Kolkata Daily Kolkata Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, Lucknow 5, 7 Lucknow Daily Madurai Via (MAA) Daily Mangalore Via (BOM) Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai Daily Mumbai 4567 Mumbai Daily Mumbai 123

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

SG 2325 SG 2191 SG 253 SG 251 SG 255 SG 255

15:05 12:00 10:25 11:20 13:30 15:30

15:50 13:30 13:05 13:50 16:10 18:00

07/22/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 10/15/14 09/20/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/14/14

SG 846

15:35

18:10

09/24/14

10/25/14

SG 255 SG 885 SG 893 SG 881 SG 236 SG 843 SG 233 SG 229 SG 239 SG 2721

16:00 10:15 14:40 11:40 06:05 08:35 13:20

18:30 12:40 17:05 15:10 08:25 10:40 15:35 20:05 22:05 09:20

09/20/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 11/08/14 30/03/14 08/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14

10/14/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 08/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

18:00

19:55 07:30

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Mumbai Via (JLR) Port Blair Via (CCU) Pune Pune Pune Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar Via (IXC) Srinagar Via (IXJ) Surat Udaipur

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

SG 2441 SG 104 SG 217 SG 219 SG 219 SG 261 SG 853 SG 868 SG 865 SG 224 SG 851 SG 623 SG 2437

07:50 06:45 08:40 17:55 19:00 07:20 08:15 10:15 14:20 12:55 09:00 14:40 11:10

12:10 12:00 10:45 20:05 21:05 08:40 09:30 11:40 15:50 15:40 11:30 16:30 12:35

08/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14 04/16/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 08/16/14 08/16/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Varanasi

Daily

SG 116

09:05 10:25 03/30/14

10/25/14

Varanasi Vizag Via (HYD) Bengaluru

Daily Daily **

SG 114 SG 233 SG 514

13:15 13:20 12:50

14:40 05/19/14 17:30 03/30/14 15:40 09/15/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

SG 2192

14:00

15:25

07/22/14

10/25/14

DHARAMSHALA

SG 2723 17:15

19:00 30/03/14

25/10/14 Delhi

Daily

SG 2441 SG 2623 SG 2625 SG 851 SG 226 SG 131 SG 236 SG 217 SG 104 SG 603 SG 613 SG 622

07:50 07:35 15:55 09:00 13:45 05:50 06:05 08:40 06:45 14:25 17:25 19:45

09:45 08:35 17:00 10:20 15:05 10:45 10:35 13:10 09:10 16:35 19:45 22:00

01/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 19/05/14 13/08/14 03/30/14 05/19/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5,6, 7 SG 246

14:50

15:50

04/25/14

10/25/14

SG 213

05:25

06:30 06/15/14

10/25/14

SG 447 SG 305 SG 109 SG 131 SG 451 SG 109 SG 852 SG 119 SG 458 SG 117 SG 117 SG 117

18:15 08:30 11:55 05:50 07:20 11:55 16:00 17:20 18:55 20:35 20:35 21:35

19:25 13:00 16:05 08:05 09:25 13:55 18:10 19:30 21:00 22:30 22:30 23:45

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/14/14 10/25/14 10/14/14

Bengaluru Via (BOM) Chennai CoimbatoreVia(PNQ,HYD) Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad Via (PNQ) Kochi Via (BLR) Kolkata Via (BOM) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Pune

Daily Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 Daily 6 Daily 123 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 4567 Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 1, 3, 4, 5,6, 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 152 SG 1012 SG 3016 SG 254 SG 252 SG 256 SG 256 SG 847 SG 256 SG 806 SG 3016 SG 246 SG 804 SG 152 SG 247 SG 804 SG 3016

05:55 16:45 14:20 13:45 14:20 16:40 18:30 18:40 19:00 13:45 14:20 14:50 18:05 05:50 14:50 18:05 14:20

09:15 18:30 19:25 16:25 16:40 19:10 21:10 21:05 21:25 15:05 17:20 18:05 22:30 06:45 16:00 19:10 15:30

03/30/14 07/22/14 07/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 10/15/14 09/20/14 09/24/14 09/20/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 04/25/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/14/14 10/25/14 10/14/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Daily Daily

SG 872 SG 885

14:45 13:20

15:45 03/30/14 14:25 04/16/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

Bengaluru Via (CCU,HYD) Daily

SG 872

14:45

21:45 03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru Via (CCU) Chennai Via (CCU) Delhi

SG 529 SG 322 SG 894

15:10 17:35 11:05

19:25 03/30/14 21:50 03/30/14 13:35 07/22/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

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Destination

05/19/14 09/15/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14 09/20/14 10/15/14 09/20/14

GOA

GUWAHATI

Agartala Bagdogra

Daily Daily Daily

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month) Note: Schedule is subject to change and regulatory authority approvals.

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

INSIDE SPICEJET

Destination

Delhi Delhi Via (IXB) Hyderabad Via (IXA,CCU) Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Via (IXA)

freq

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

flight no.

SG 881 SG 885 SG 872 SG 529 SG 322 SG 872

dep

15:40 13:20 14:45 15:10 17:35 14:45

arrival

Effective from Effective till

18:10 17:05 20:00 16:20 18:45 17:20

07/30/14 04/16/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

HYDERABAD

232

Agartala Via (CCU) Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa Goa Via (PNQ)

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

SG 871 SG 916 SG 1031 SG 1073 SG 513 SG 872 SG 1003 SG 917 SG 3215 SG 1128 SG 913 SG 1045 SG 3016 SG 116 SG 226 SG 108 SG 230 SG 807 SG 3015

08:50 21:15 06:05 07:10 17:10 20:40 05:50 08:35 12:35 18:10 21:55 05:45 17:45 06:05 10:45 13:15 20:35 15:40 10:50

12:25 23:00 07:30 08:30 18:05 21:45 07:10 09:55 13:50 19:30 23:05 07:25 19:25 08:20 13:00 15:35 22:40 16:50 13:50

05/19/14 03/30/14 07/22/14 03/30/14 06/15/14 03/30/14 09/16/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 07/15/14 07/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/08/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Guwahati Via (CCU,IXA) Daily

SG 871

08:50 13:55

05/19/14

10/25/14

Indore Jammu Via (DEL) Kochi Kochi Kolkata Kozhikode Via (BLR) Madurai Madurai Mangalore Via (BLR) Mumbai Mumbai Pune Rajahmundry Rajahmundry Tirupati Tirupati Varanasi Via (DEL)

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

SG 1053 SG 226 SG 236 SG 1051 SG 871 SG 1073 SG 3313 SG 3313 SG 1031 SG 405 SG 403 SG 3015 SG 1061 SG 1063 SG 1041 SG 1021 SG 116

17:20 10:45 09:05 19:10 08:50 07:10 09:00 09:50 06:05 08:20 20:15 10:50 10:55 13:50 07:20 14:15 06:05

03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/01/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 09/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Vijayawada

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 1001 07:45

08:40 08/15/14

Vishakhapatnam Vishakhapatnam

Daily Daily

08:30 03/30/14 17:30 03/30/14

INDORE

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SG 401 SG 233

07:15 16:15

19:20 15:05 10:35 20:55 10:50 10:00 11:00 11:50 08:55 09:40 22:10 12:20 12:05 15:00 08:35 15:30 10:25

Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Delhi

Daily

SG 2722

09:45

11:25

03/30/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 2724

20:10

22:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

19:50

21:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

SG 1054

10/25/14

JABALPUR Belgaum Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 2441

10:05

14:10

08/01/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2452

18:35

20:35

08/01/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 2441

10:05

12:10

08/01/14

10/25/14

JAIPUR Delhi

Daily

SG 2624

09:25

10:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2626

17:30

18:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

JAMMU Delhi

Daily

SG 852

13:50

15:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 229

15:40

17:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 229

15:40

20:05

05/08/14

10/25/14

Mumbai Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 852

13:50

18:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Srinagar

Daily

SG 851

10:50

11:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

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

SG 241 SG 183 SG 3264 SG 3242 SG 3244 SG 108 SG 118 SG 214 SG 183 SG 241 SG 108 SG 1052 SG 118 SG 214

11:15 06:15 09:40 18:00 21:25 11:05 18:35 13:40 06:15 11:15 11:05 21:30 18:35 13:40

12:15 07:15 11:05 19:25 22:40 15:35 23:15 18:20 11:00 14:20 12:35 23:15 20:30 15:30

03/30/14 05/03/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14 05/03/14 04/25/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

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

SG 871 SG 817 SG 327 SG 325 SG 521 SG 529 SG 872 SG 328 SG 324 SG 322 SG 621 SG 602 SG 105 SG 614 SG 803 SG 321 SG 528

11:25 13:35 11:30 13:05 07:25 16:55 18:00 06:50 16:20 19:25 07:05 11:15 15:10 20:25 08:10 09:30 12:55

12:25 14:35 12:25 14:10 09:55 19:25 21:45 09:00 18:45 21:50 09:20 13:40 17:30 23:00 13:15 10:35 14:20

05/19/14 08/15/14 08/13/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 08/13/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

KOCHI Bengaluru

Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi Via (HYD) Delhi Via (BOM) Delhi Via (PNQ) Delhi Via (MAA) Goa Via (BLR) Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai Pune KOLKATA Agartala

Agartala Bagdogra Bagdogra Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Via (HYD) Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi 10/25/14 Goa Via (BOM) 10/25/14 Guwahati 10/25/14 Guwahati

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month)

INSIDE SPICEJET

Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Chennai

Daily

SG 304

10:25

11:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 306

13:30

14:30

09/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi Delhi Via (JLR) Goa Goa Goa Hyderabad Hyderabad Jabalpur Jammu Via (DEL) Kochi Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Via (BLR) Madurai Via (MAA) Mangalore Srinagar Via (ATQ) Srinagar Via (DEL,IXJ) Surat Thiruvananthapuram Varanasi Via (DEL) Vizag Via (HYD) MYSORE

Guwahati Via (IXA) Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Via (BLR) Port Blair SuratVia (BLR,BOM)

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

SG 871 SG 872 SG 803 SG 819 SG 874 SG 521 SG 104 SG 521

11:25 18:00 08:10 16:30 19:55 07:25 09:50 07:25

13:55 20:00 11:20 19:15 22:35 12:15 12:00 13:45

05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/25/14 03/30/14 04/25/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

KOZHIKODE Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1074

10:30

11:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3252

12:10

13:40

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad Via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1074

10:30

13:20

03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

LUCKNOW Bengaluru Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 448

19:55

00:15

09/15/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

08:05

06/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 448

19:55

20:55

05/19/14

10/25/14

Kochi Via (DEL,PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

13:10

06/15/14

10/25/14

Pune Via (DEL)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

10:45

06/15/14

10/25/14

Daily

18:05

23:15

06/15/14

10/25/14

MADURAI Ahmedabad Via (MAA,BOM)

234

Destination

SG 275

freq

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

flight no.

SG 118 SG 2452 SG 803 SG 248 SG 153 SG 401 SG 407 SG 2452 SG 851 SG 131 SG 873 SG 817 SG 804 SG 524 SG 291 SG 109 SG 442 SG 851 SG 521 SG 215 SG 114 SG 401

dep

21:10 16:20 12:05 13:10 22:35 05:20 19:50 16:20 05:55 08:50 07:55 10:15 19:45 15:45 06:05 14:40 09:15 05:55 12:50 12:15 10:35 05:20

arrival

23:15 20:35 13:15 14:20 23:25 06:40 21:10 18:15 10:20 10:45 10:45 13:05 22:30 20:25 09:35 16:05 13:20 11:30 13:45 14:15 14:40 08:30

Effective from Effective till

03/30/14 08/01/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 08/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 08/15/14 03/30/14 04/20/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/25/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 03/30/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 275

18:05

19:00

06/15/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (MAA)

Daily

SG 304

10:25

14:55

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

2,6

SG 3006

14:15

15:05

09/16/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

3

SG 3317

16:00

18:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

1

SG 3006

15:25

16:10

09/16/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3317

16:35

18:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai Via (BLR)

2,6

SG 3006

14:15

16:20

09/16/14

10/25/14

Mumbai Via (MAA)

Daily

SG 275

18:05

21:25

06/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai Via (BLR)

1

SG 3006

15:25

18:00

09/16/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1032

09:15

10:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

2, 6

SG 277

12:05

14:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 628

16:35

17:25

06/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai

1,3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

12:10

14:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

MANGALORE

PORT BLAIR

Hyderabad Via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1032

09:15

12:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (CCU)

Daily

SG 105

12:35

17:30

05/19/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 110

19:35

21:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 105

12:35

14:40

03/30/14

10/25/14

Madurai Via (MAA)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

12:10

17:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

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

SG 817 SG 275 SG 442 SG 2441 SG 152 SG 524 SG 341 SG 443 SG 291 SG 272 SG 206 SG 451 SG 851 SG 106 SG 114 SG 437 SG 419 SG 136

10:15 21:55 09:15 12:40 07:35 15:45 17:15 18:55 06:05 16:40 21:40 10:05 05:55 09:05 10:35 14:45 19:05 20:10

14:35 23:15 11:40 14:10 09:15 17:25 18:55 20:40 08:00 18:40 23:50 11:50 08:15 11:15 12:40 16:55 21:15 22:20

08/15/14 03/30/14 09/15/14 08/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 09/15/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/01/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 05/19/14 03/30/14 03/30/14 04/16/14

10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14 10/25/14

PUNE

MUMBAI Agartala Via (CCU)

Ahmedabad Amritsar Belgaum Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi

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Ahmedabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

12:15

13:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

07:00

08:30

04/16/14

10/25/14

SG 227

Bengaluru

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

16:05

17:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

3, 5, 7

SG 219

20:40

22:20

04/16/14

10/25/14

SG 359

10/25/14

Chennai

1, 2, 4, 6

21:25

23:00

04/16/14

Coimbatore Via (HYD)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3016

16:00

19:25

07/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 208

07:25

09:35

04/16/14

10/25/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 214

16:00

18:20

04/16/14

10/25/14

Goa

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3015

12:45

13:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3016

16:00

17:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kochi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

11:15

13:10

04/16/14

10/25/14

RAJAHMUNDRY Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1062

12:35

13:45

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 1064

15:20

16:50

09/01/14

10/25/14

SRINAGAR Ahmedabad Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 854

16:30

19:50

08/16/14

10/25/14

Amritsar

Daily

SG 443

13:55

15:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru Via (ATQ,Bom)

Daily

SG 443

13:55

20:40

09/15/14

10/25/14

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month)

INSIDE SPICEJET Destination

freq

Bengaluru Via (IXC,DEL)

Daily *

flight no.

SG 509

dep

arrival 16:20

22:40

05/19/14

10/25/14

Chandigarh

Daily *

SG 509

16:20

17:35

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

6

SG 262

09:20

10:40

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 864

10:10

11:35

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 869

12:20

13:35

08/16/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 854

16:30

17:40

08/16/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (IXC)

Daily *

SG 509

16:20

19:05

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (IXJ)

Daily

SG 852

12:15

15:20

05/19/14

10/25/14

Jammu

Daily

SG 852

12:15

13:10

05/19/14

10/25/14

Mumbai Via (ATQ)

Daily

SG 443

13:55

18:10

09/15/14

10/25/14

Mumbai Via (IXJ,DEL)

Daily

SG 852

12:15

18:10

05/19/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru Via (BOM)

Daily

SG 524

14:15

17:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 622

17:00

18:50

03/30/14

10/25/14

Kolkata Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 622

17:00

22:00

05/19/14

10/25/14

SURAT

Kolkata Via (BOM,BLR)

Daily

SG 524

14:15

20:25

04/20/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 524

14:15

15:05

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai

2,3,4,5,6,7

SG 3308

16:00

17:30

09/16/14

10/25/14

Chennai

1

SG 3308 20:10

21:35

09/16/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 216

16:40

03/30/14

10/25/14

THIRUVANANTHPURAM

14:45

Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Dubai

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Dubai

2

Muscat

Effective from Effective till

SG 15

16:45

18:15

30/03/14

SG 15

16:45

18:20

30/03/14

1, 4, 5

SG 61

22:00

23:00

22/07/14

1, 3, 5

SG 47

13:55

15:05

13/08/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 84

05:10

06:25

25/09/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 1

01:00

02:20

30/03/14 25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 2

03:20

04:45

Madurai

3

SG 3316

13:50

14:50

Madurai

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3316

14:35

15:35

30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14

Dubai Kabul Kathmandu

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

SG 11 SG 21 SG 41

09:10 09:20 08:40

11:20 10:20 10:40

Kathmandu

Daily

SG 45

15:50

17:50

21/07/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 21/07/14

AHMEDABAD

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

BAGDOGRA

Kathmandu BANGKOK Kolkata CHENNAI Colombo COLOMBO

DELHI

DUBAI

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1042

09:05

10:20

03/30/14

10/25/14

Madurai

Daily

SG 24

12:30

18:25

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1022

16:00

17:15

03/30/14

10/25/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 14

03:15

08:00

25/10/14 20/07/14 25/10/14 21/07/14 25/10/14 21/07/14 25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3598

08:45

10:00

05/01/14

10/25/14

Delhi

2, 4, 6

SG 22

11:40

14:30

30/03/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 1084

15:50

17:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

KATHMANDU Delhi

1, 3, 5, 7

SG 42

11:40

13:15

Daily

SG 2537

13:05

14:35

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 46

18:50

20:25

Bagdogra

1, 3, 5

SG 48

16:05

16:45

30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 13/08/14 25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 233

11:00

12:25

05/19/14

10/25/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 119

15:15

16:40

05/19/14

10/25/14

Dubai

Daily

SG 17

17:20

19:50

Daily

SG 3901 12:50

14:10

20/07/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 83

00:05

04:10

25/09/14 25/10/14

Colombo

3

SG 3314

12:00

13:00

Colombo Dubai

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3314 12:45 Daily SG 23 19:45

13:45 22:30

30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 21/07/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 3902 14:45

17:00

30/03/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 13

00:40

02:15

18/08/14 25/10/14

2, 5, 6

SG 62

00:30

04:20

30/03/14 25/10/14

1, 2, 4, 6

SG 51

22:05

00:05

16/04/14 25/10/14

2, 3, 5, 7

SG 52

01:05

06:00

16/04/14 25/10/14

TIRUPATI

236

INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE

Effective from Effective till

Daily

SG 12

23:30

04:30

Daily

SG 18

20:55

02:10

KABUL

TUTICORIN

UDAIPUR Delhi

Delhi

Kochi

VARANASI

KOCHI

Hyderabad Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 233

11:00

15:35

05/19/14

10/25/14

Male

Mumbai Via (DEL)

Daily

SG 119

15:15

19:30

05/19/14

10/25/14

KOLKATA

Vizag Via (DEL,HYD)

Daily

SG 233

11:00

17:30

05/19/14

10/25/14

Bangkok

VIJAYAWADA Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

12:40

14:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Chennai Via (BLR)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

12:40

15:30

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 1002

09:00

09:55

08/15/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 928

21:30

23:00

04/25/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 224

07:30

09:00 09/15/14

10/25/14

Bengaluru

6

SG 268

12:00

13:20

09/15/14

10/25/14

Chandigarh Via (BLR, DEL) Daily *

SG 224

07:30

14:00

09/15/14

10/25/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3278

21:20

22:55

09/16/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (HYD)

Daily

SG 226

09:00

13:00

03/30/14

10/25/14

Delhi Via (BLR )

Daily

SG 224

07:30

12:15

09/15/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 226

09:00

10:10

03/30/14

10/25/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 403

18:10

19:25

03/30/14

10/25/14

03/30/14

VISHKHAPATNAM

Jammu Via (HYD,DEL)

Daily

SG 226

09:00

15:05

Mumbai Via (HYD SrinagarViaBLR,DEL,IXC)

Daily Daily *

SG 403 SG 224

18:10 07:30

22:10 05/19/14 15:40 09/15/14

25/10/14

MADURAI

MALE Kochi MUMBAI Dubai MUSCAT Ahmedabad PUNE Sharjah SHARJAH Pune

10/25/14

10/25/14 10/25/14

* All Time In Local. (+1) - Next Day.

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