Spiceroute september 2014

The inflight magazine

Volume VIII | Issue IX | September 2014

28 38 68

Delightful Colombo A fascinating mix of old and new

The Murga King A hearty chat with RJ Naved

Desi Ice creams Indian flavours add much sparkle

www.spiceroutemag.com

the all-new experience the difference

experience the difference with significantly more legroom premium seats on other airlines

spicemax seats with extra legroom

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actual shot of spicemax seats in our Boeing 737-800 aircraft

The inflight magazine

Volume VIII | Issue IX | September 2014

28 38 68

Delightful Colombo A fascinating mix of old and new

The Murga King A hearty chat with RJ Naved

Desi Ice creams Indian flavours add much sparkle

www.spiceroutemag.com

the all-new experience the difference

experience the difference with significantly more legroom premium seats on other airlines

spicemax seats with extra legroom

flip to know more

actual shot of spicemax seats in our Boeing 737-800 aircraft

from the coo’s desk

Dear SpiceJet customer, September marks the final month of a sad but inevitable phase of life for many parents: the season their kids leave the home nest to go to college.

The children leave all excited and slightly nervous, perhaps not fully appreciating that life for them now enters a completely new phase, there is no going back to childhood and school days. For parents, it is emotionally very draining, to know that their kids are no longer kids, and are off now to make their own lives.

We all know time with our children while they are still children is limited, yet the pressures of daily life prevent us from realising that time is passing very quickly.

There are two very beautiful songs that capture the emotions of parents at the passage of time and lost moments, and they are both featured in this month’s boarding and landing music playlist. They are ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ by the late American folk singer Harry Chapin, where a father sings about how his son is growing to be just like him and how he regrets not having more time with him when he was growing up; and ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’ by the

Swedish group ABBA from their very last album, where a mother sings about her daughter fast growing up and both time and precious moments slipping by. Another track, the beautiful ‘Brooklyn Roads’ by American artist Neil Diamond, also speaks of a man’s nostalgia for his childhood days with his parents and siblings. For those of a certain age, these songs will tear at your heartstrings. My children are not yet at this stage, my daughter is 14 and my son just 12. But before we know it, they will be flying the coop too, and there is nothing we can do to stop the passage of time. (Read the lyrics of these songs on Page 162 of this issue).

Back to regular for this column: According to the latest (at the time of publication) DGCA data, SpiceJet flew the fullest planes of all airlines in India during July, with 80% load factor (occupancy). The next highest occupancy airline was at 69%.

SpiceJet is now the undisputed #2 airline in India in terms of domestic passenger share, and we have achieved this with the help of our new network, improved branding and product, and most importantly, our dynamic approach where we believe flying empty seats, which is

the ultimate perishable commodity, is a sheer waste. The entire SpiceJet family has put all their hearts into offering the best fares that have allowed SpiceJet to fly much fewer empty seats, demolishing the notion that you cannot fly full planes in low season. It is not only good for the airline, but also for customers who now have access to much more affordable fares (especially those willing to book early), and for the economy at large due to the significant economic multiplier effect that accompanies air travel.

In August, we officially launched our new SpiceMax product and seats (the subject of our cover story this month), where the first 5 rows on most of our Boeing aircraft have been re-configured to provide significantly more legroom than standard seats on SpiceJet and other budget airlines.

Those who have experienced the new legroom have been giving rave reviews. It is well worth the modest premium we are charging for these seats, and these seats can be reserved at the time of booking or after booking through ‘Manage My Booking’ on spicejet.com (even if you have made your booking through a travel agent), and at the airport at the time of check-in. You can also purchase these seats if available on-board.

We will try to exceed your expectations and delight you every time you fly with us. If you have any feedback for us, please send an email to customerfirst@spicejet.com.

Thank you for flying SpiceJet.

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Contents

Travel buzz

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Durga Puja

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The ‘Murga King’: An interview with RJ Naved

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Volume VIII | Issue IX | September 2014

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DelighTful ColoMbo a fascinating mix of old and new

The Murga King a hearty chat with RJ naved

Desi iCe CreaMs indian flavours add much sparkle

www.spiceroutemag.com

the all-new

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experience the difference

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

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Abode of Compassion 108

Festive flavour

Comforting Cinnamon 52

Taxi apps

The selfie craze

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Launch pad

Fabric of history

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Films

Ice creams go desi

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Books

Redefining fashion

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Predictions

Comic Con India

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Music on a platter

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Online shopping

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Craft for kids

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84 inside spicejet SpiceJet news A day in the life of a cabin crew Music mantra Red Chilli contest SME traveller Pre-book your meal Stars of SpiceJet SpiceJet schedule

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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 maximum customer satisfaction

I have travelled by different airline carriers in the past, however, my recent flight from Bengaluru to Pune is worthy of a special mention. Right from boarding till landing, I felt very well taken care of and experienced what we call true customer delight in the skies! The cabin team in-charge, Suraj and his team showed what a delightful experience flying can be. From clear announcements to the ever-smiling attitude of the crew, to politely addressing the passengers and greeting them on disembarking, it has been a delightful experience!

I am sending this email in appreciation to your team for creating such a warm atmosphere and making flying such a wonderful experience. Kudos to your team. Special mention to the team onboard- Suraj, Lavie and Sheldon. Keep up the good work! I will share my experience by word of mouth. of the I wish you all much success and look forward to many more such experiences.

Rashmi R

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on a sweet note

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One of SpiceJet's frequent flyer sent this cake to SpiceJet's office as a gesture of his appreciation of their on-time flight and the consistent delivery of SOCCH principles.

exploring new horizons Thank you dear SpiceJet, for gifting us this golden opportunity to travel by an aeroplane. Pappa says that without this low price offer, we could not have afforded to fly with our full family. We are extremely excited, thankful and grateful. We promise, if we travel in future, we will fly SpiceJet wherever available.

Durga Ramesh

polite, humble and concerned On June 30, 2014, I travelled from Ahmedabad to Muscat, and was pleased with my experience during my brief stay at the airport interacting with your staff. They were very polite and humble. In particular, I would like to thank Shrungesh Dave, who was at the check-in counter that day. He was kind and soft spoken, and I noticed he cleared all the outbound passengers with equal respect and dedication towards his duty.

I have been in Muscat since 1988 and have travelled frequently all these years on other airlines, but once you commenced direct operations to Ahmedabad, it has been a great relief for all Gujarat-bound people in Muscat.

Jagdish D Pandya

HERE’S THE BUZZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA It was a memorable experience to have travelled with you Sebanti Mukherjee SpiceJet is an excellent airline. I like it a lot.

Jay Jawla I like SpiceJet for right offers at right time Bishnu Panigrahi With All Our HeartSpiceJet Rocks Nirmal Rajan

Thanks a lot for the special Jain meal I had requested.

Awesome flight from Mumbai - Vizag. vijay_trader18 Thank you SpiceJet for wishing me Happy Birthday on a Mumbai-Delhi flight. deepudost Love the comfortable weekend uniform of flight attendants angelajdsouza Greeted by Jai Hind instead of Good morning. Will love to travel SpiceJet now instead of any other. tajinderbagga

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In New Friends Colony, New Delhi From September 02-30, 2014 Gallery Espace, in association with LG OLED presents a two-artist show featuring the artworks of multi-disciplinary artists -Valsan Koorma Kolleri and Puneet Kaushik. The exhibition is a discourse between two artists spanning two different generations, and their unique way of engaging with space and material, unbound by conventional art practice or the preconceived language of academic expression.

‘Let’s do Chai’ In Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi From September 20-25, 2014 The unique Art and Studio Pottery Exhibition will witness studio ceramics in porcelain and stoneware, oil painting on canvas, hand-painted ceramic and mixed media on wood by Ceramicist Tanuja Jain and Artist Mamta Malhotra. They have captured many moods and expressions of chai.

Geneva Watch making Grand Prix Exhibition In The Grand Ballroom, Imperial Hotel, New Delhi On Sept. 27, 2014 A landmark event for the luxury connoisseur whereby the Indian patrons can experience the highest standards in luxury and haute horology, and can witness the unveiling of 72 of the world’s most coveted, unique and technically superior timepieces, items and much more.​

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LuxeFest Across all Mercedes-Benz showrooms in India From August 20 till October 31, 2014 During this period, the showrooms will be spruced up to give a modern luxury experience to consumers by standardising different senses like smell, taste and sound.

Mercedes-Benz will provide current and prospective patrons a festive experience and a special contest to celebrate modern luxury with unique benefits.

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In Matighar, IGNCA, Old Delhi From September 03-08,2014 Gallery Ragini presents a solo show by Ravinder Dutt, who looks for ancient cartography in order to find the treasure troves of tragic and comic histories. In his cleverly juxtaposed images, the viewer could see how a city has been evolving over centuries, and submerging stories.

DASTKAR ASIA BAZAAR 2014 In Delhi (Kisan Haat, Andheria Modh) From September 05-14, 2014 Dastkar, in partnership with Delhi Tourism, presents the 2nd edition of ASIA BAZAAR. Craftspeople and crafts organisations from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Maldives, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will come together with their Indian counterparts to share and showcase talents, techniques and products.

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New tourism logo unveiled

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On August 6, 2014, the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli released their new tourism strategy - Vision 2020. With this, they aim to transform these regions as worldclass tourist destinations by developing state-of-the-art infrastructure, and initiating various civic, tourism, health and educational projects. A new tourism brand logo was unveiled by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture, Shripad Y. Naik and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju. Accompanied with the tagline, ‘Small is big’, the 360 degree marketing campaign was entrusted into the hands of Ogilvy & Mather. Among the various projects planned are India’s first national oceanarium (pending technical feasibility), international sports complex, bridges, gardens and parks, among others.

Recently, the first phase of a dedicated cycle track was inaugurated in Diu.

Authentic Flavours of Lebanon

The taste of genuine Lebanese food has been brought to India with the launch of Zizo, a Fast Casual Lebanese Food Chain.

Named after a green beetle, ‘representing a bite of simple life in the country of Lebanon’, as CEO/Co Partner Fouad Abdel Malak explains, Zizo has its first Delhi outlet in Connaught Place. The launch witnessed Indian food connoisseurs munching on tasteful Falafels, Hummus with Tahini, Spicy Moutabal, Fatoush, Halawas and many sinful indulgences that were on the spread, like a Lebanese village during festivities, prepared under Chef Maroun Chedid. The gastronomical delight was made even more special by the feet tapping numbers of Zeid Hamdan, the delightful dancing, the wines and the mesmerising Nay performance by Bashir Saade.

Kerala promotes ancient 'spice route'

Kerala Tourism has signed an agreement with UNESCO to preserve the state’s heritage and promote the ancient ‘Spice Route’. The move is expected to not only help preserve Kerala’s historic and cultural identity, but also boost the state’s tourism sector.

“The Spice Route project is a new milestone in the growth of tourism in Kerala. It is a revival of the ancient Spice Route that connected 31 countries,” said Anil Kumar, Kerala’s state tourism minister.

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Fashion permeates all facets of emotions and transcends those involved, to another state of being. ‘Girl in the city’ is a new concept that brings together fashion lovers of Delhi NCR and party goers to celebrate fashion in a new way.

Every week, a handful of designers will get a chance to showcase their collection. The event was held at A State of Music at Radisson Blue Dwarka. The first show kicked off on August 14, and designers were given 15 minutes to dazzle the crowd with their impeccable collections. Varija Bajaj, Siddhant & Shruti, Arif, Arshi Jamal & Preeti Singhal took part in the first chapter. Varija Bajaj, a senior designer, featured her latest Fusion Collection. She is a name to reckon with Indian bridalwear. Preeti Singhal showcased her collection 'Violet'.

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Dining gets all the more fun when eating out becomes An interactive experience, and at The Ancient Barbeque, one can do all that. A haven for barbeque lovers, customers can twirl the metal skewers over the hot grill, while even brushing a variety of marinades on the chicken tikkas or soya chunks impaled over the heat. Located at H- 27/1A, Sector - 63 in Noida, it offers the perfect spot to bond.

With a capacity of 120 pax, the well-laid buffet offers something for everyone. it Serves a generous mix of cuisines, such as Continental, Mediterranean, Oriental and Indian. Do try the potato salsa, chicken on skewers and butterscotch cheesecake too.

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Heritage tourism in UP

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is keen to promote Heritage Tourism across the state in order to boost tourist inflow and tourism revenue. This would include converting historical forts, 'havelis' and palaces scattered across UP into hospitality spots or 'heritage hotels'. UP has a number of erstwhile princely estates with their descendants in possession of such heritage properties spread over hundreds of acres.

Adventurous Trekking in Ramgarh

Escape to tranquility and discover unexplored nature trails at V Resorts in the ‘fruit bowl of Kumaon’ Ramgarh. Surrounded by orchards the resort offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges on a clear day. The recently refurbished resort offers an unbeaten trekking experience in Uttarakhand. The trekking package on offer has been specially designed to provide a great trekking experience.

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With the all-new SpiceMax, passengers can enjoy significantly extra legroom and priority check-in at a low premium.

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n August 15, 2014, SpiceJet launched yet another industry innovation - the all-new SpiceMax - a product that offers customers a lot more comfort and convenience for little more money.

Passengers flying with SpiceJet can opt for SpiceMax to enjoy a host of benefits and customer service.

With a lot more personal space to work or relax, and with priority check-in at dedicated counters at major airports, SpiceMax is guaranteed to heighten your flying experience in a way you have never imagined before.

The airline has reconfigured most of its Boeing 737 fleet such that the first five rows have significantly more legroom.

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SpiceMax seats can be booked along with any category of fares.

However, the price will depend on the sector the passenger is travelling to and what kind of fare (for eg., lowest SpiceSaver fares or bundled SpiceFlex fare) the passenger has opted for at the time of booking. SpiceJet has announced an introductory offer on the seats, so one can grab these special seats starting at `500/-.

Fleet redesign

The airline has reconfigured most of its Boeing 737 fleet such that the first five rows now have extra legroom. It provides best-in-class seat pitch as compared to premium seats sold on other airlines, and significantly more pitch as compared to standard seats.

SpiceMax offers greater legroom, personal space and added comfort.

With this product, SpiceJet becomes the only budget airline in India to actually offer greater legroom, personal space, and added comfort during check-in, all bundled into one product SpiceMax. SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 fleet will have 30 SpiceMax seats (first five rows).

Customer-centric focus Announcing the new product, Sanjiv Kapoor, COO, SpiceJet Ltd., said, “We have repeatedly heard from many of our customers,

including our corporate customers, that while they are not always willing to pay the huge premium for Business Class, they would be happy to pay a little more for greater comfort and convenience in economy class so that they have more personal space, legroom, and greater freedom to work and relax during their frequent travels. They have also said that they would like to speed up the airport check-in process and avoid long queues."

He further adds, "It is for these customers that we have designed and launched the all-new SpiceMax, yet another industry-leading innovation in India from SpiceJet, the airline that is rapidly emerging as India’s most innovative airline.”

Kaneswaran Avili, SpiceJet’s CCO, added, “In addition to

customer-oriented approach

“I am always glad to fly with SpiceJet because it’s one of the best LCCs in India when it comes to customer-oriented approach the in-flight crew presents. Also, the newly introduced feature SpiceMax gives an opportunity of experiencing the comfort of a full service airline. At a minimal additional cost, I got the chance for priority check-in with the best seat to work on my business presentation with my laptop.”

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"With break-through competition in the aviation market, Indian carriers are coming up with unique strategies to attract customers.

However, customers are opting for airlines offering convenience at excellent cost. With the innovative SpiceMax seats by SpiceJet, travellers can now enjoy convenience at a cost of just `500 above the total fare. We happily welcome this move by our partner airline, SpiceJet and are confident that Indian travellers will be more than happy."

Vijay Kesavan, CEO, Musafir.com India When booking a connecting flight with a stop-over at the connecting city, passengers will have to purchase SpiceMAX seats separately for the two flights.

Charges as per flight leg will apply.

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You can opt for SpiceMax seats while booking online or at the airport counters. providing an exciting new product for customers, SpiceMax will also be an important source of ancillary revenues for SpiceJet."

Easy booking online

SpiceMax can be purchased at a promotional offer starting `500 per seat, over and above the ticket price. You can select your SpiceMax seat on the seat map at the time of purchase on www.spicejet.com, after the purchase by using 'Manage My Booking' option (applicable even for booking made through travel agents); during online check-in, and during check-in at the airport.

SpiceMax seats can be bought up to one hour prior to departure for domestic sectors, and up to three hours prior for international sectors.

One can book these seats by calling the 24x7 call-centre. SpiceMax seats are available on selected domestic and international routes operated by the modified aircraft on a first-come first-serve basis.

So if you've already booked your flight, upgrade your seats to the brand new SpiceMax, and bid farewell to uncomfortable seating postures.

Opt for SpiceMax and ensure your journey with SpiceJet is one of comfort and ease.

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Colombo

Sri Lanka may be famous for Buddhists and beaches, but it definitely has more cherry in its delightful pie.

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he cultural, economic and political capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo itself is a mixed bag of wonderful treats for travellers who want to experience something clean and green. Defined by its unprecedented coastline, colourful temples,

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rustic markets and friendly locals, Colombo is a ‘must visit’ when in Sri Lanka. As soon as I landed at the airport, I was feeling richer and

happier because Sri Lanka is one of the few places where money doubles when you exchange Indian rupees.

Colombo is a fascinating amalgamation of old and new with colonial buildings and lively bazaars juxtaposed with hotels and high-rise buildings

SpiceJet flies daily to colombo from Chennai and madurai. For more details log on to www.spicejet.com

fast facts Sri Lanka was formerly known as ceylon until 1972.

The name ‘Colombo’, first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning ‘port on the river Kelani’.

Famous Traveller Ibn Batuta who visited the island in 14th century, referred to it as Kalanpu.

DAY ONE

8:00 AM: Spiritual sightings They say it is good to start the day invoking god’s blessings. So on my first day in Colombo, I decided to start my explorations by visiting Gangaramaya Temple that was built in the 19th century. As one of the most significant and famous Buddhist temples in Colombo, the architecture of the temple has major influences from India, Thailand and China. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a centre for learning. The Bodhi tree in the courtyard is quite impressive and so is the slope of Buddhas in the temple. Also another fascinating place to visit in the temple is the museum which houses dozens of artefacts and gives you the feeling of walking into an antique shop.

10:00 AM: Artistic splendour From spirituality I quickly moved to

The Gangaramaya temple has major influences from India, Thailand and China art and culture. And to understand the history of the city, I made a stop at National Museum of Colombo.

Being the largest museum in the country, it gives tourists a wonderful introduction to the history, tradition and culture of Sri Lanka. There are sculptures, carvings, paintings, pottery and fascinating items from the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. The museum holds many artefacts from different eras of much importance to Sri Lanka, such as regalia, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarch.

The two World Trade Center towers – completed in 1997 – are most recognised landmarks of the city.

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Do not miss A visit to a Batik Factory When in Sri Lanka, one must not miss the opportunity to collect spices and batik fabrics. The whole process of creating the fabric is immensely intricate and detailed. Just viewing the process is quite enlightening and since each design is hand created, no two designs will ever be the same or perfect.

30 Must Buys For Sri Lankan artefacts, handicrafts and souvenirs, head to Laksala, the only state owned gift & souvenir boutique. Laksala offers the widest variety of all Sri Lankan products at a reasonable price. Some ‘must buys’ in Colombo include spices & tea, handicraft items, traditional jewellery, Sri Lankan masks and batik fabrics.

Odel is the premium shopping mall of Colombo

1:30 PM: Food pangs For lunch, I decided to try some Kothu, which according to the research I did, is a famous delicacy of Sri Lanka. Kothu Roti is a mouthwatering dish that comes in various versions, from chicken, beef, prawns, egg and vegetarian. The dish basically involves mixing of vegetables along with a thick curry, spices and chopped rotis. What gives this dish its distinctiveness is the cutting of the roti into small pieces using two long metal blades and the dish is always prepared on a big open metal pan.

The coming together of metals for the purpose of breaking the rotis into small pieces is quite musical and the dish itself is quite appetising.

Most of the Sri Lankans eat vegetables. With a large community of farmers, rice and curry forms an integral part of their staple diet

in Sri Lanka. In 'rice and curry' the word ‘curry’ covers a multitude of dishes which are made according to different methods of cooking, from soups, meat, seafood, lentils, vegetables, sambols, mallums, phies to achcharus.

3:30 PM: Shop-n-drop For anything fancy, stylish, unique yet affordable, visit Odel. Being the premium shopping mall in the city, Odel offers a variety of products from fashion accessories, tea, bags and clothes to even home ware. The advantage of shopping in Sri Lanka is that since Indian rupee is stronger, you pay half the price for everything you buy. However, that doesn’t imply that everything is cheaper as compared to India.

But Odel does offer some value-formoney purchases.

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6:30 pM: Galle Face Green After the long and tiring day, I was in a mood for some soul searching and thus headed to Galle Face Green. If the Galle Road is the pulse of Colombo, then the Galle Face is its heart.

It is great to have such a huge green space in the middle of any major city, and more so if it is beside the ocean. Walk around in the evening and watch kids flying kites, joggers and young couples.

6:00 aM: Encounters

DAY with the elephants TWO While Colombo itself has a lot

to offer, I decided to traverse a little further away from the city.

Starting my day really early, I visited the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

One of Sri Lanka’s most popular animal attractions, Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. It provides care to abandoned and orphaned elephants, many of whom come to the orphanage as calves. I

watched baby elephants being bottle-fed, and then followed a herd to a nearby river, Maha Oya around 500 metres away, to see the magnificent creatures having a bath.

This walk takes them down the main street of town, which

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is lined with gift shops, stalls, restaurants and other tourist facilities. During the bathing sessions, tourists can watch the animals playing in the river and being washed by the keepers.

There is something therapeutic about watching these elephants splashing and rolling in the water, and a feeling of cheerfulness envelopes you.

12:00 noon: Kandy Crush Kandy is a scenic and serene hill city brimming with history, sacred sites and bazaars. It houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine ‘Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic’. As the name suggests, the temple is famous because it houses a tooth of Buddha which was taken prior to his cremation, back in 543

Kandy is a scenic and serene hill city brimming with history BCE and brought to Sri Lanka in 4th century. The temple complex is huge and architecturally rich. A notable feature of the temple includes the golden faces of elephants shining brightly on the ceiling wall against the white backdrop of the temple.

Kandy is also famous for the Kandy Perahara - a huge cultural pageant that takes place in the months of July and August. It is one of the most colourful processions of the world. Thousands of drummers and dancers accompanying a parade of ornamented elephants perform in

the streets of Kandy. The leading tusker carries the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, while the spectators pay homage to it.

6:30 PM: Parading in Pettah The bustling streets of Pettah, one of the oldest districts in Colombo, offers you a wide range of items to buy. One can choose from jewellery to toys, fabric materials, electronics and even indulge in a bite to eat. It definitely warrants a visit if you want to watch the busy and energetic side of Colombo city.

In this delightful city, the locals are humble and the food is delicious.

The tear drop isle of Sri Lanka can definitely take away all your tears and leave your body feeling refreshed, your heart gratified and your soul calm.

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long walk, which ended at Galle Face Green where ‘Her Shoe’ was on display. The walk was themed ‘Real Men’s Walk to end Violence against Women’.

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Leisure@Bangkok

Thailand’s capital lures one and all. We list some places that will give you a glimpse of this charming city.

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Wat Pho

Wat Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is named after a monastery in India where Buddha is believed to have lived. The 15 m high, 43 m long reclining statue of Buddha, covered with gold leaf and baring 4 m-long feet encrusted with exquisite mother-of-pearl decorations.

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A site intrinsic to Bangkok, the floating market comprises boats piled high with tropical fruits, vegetables and local food cooked and sold in these makeshift floating kitchens. The various floating markets are Taling Chan Market, Bang Ku Wiang Market, Tha Kha, and Damnoen Saduak.

delights. One can explore the many restaurants, food stalls and get to know more about the food history.

Siam Ocean World

Take a food tour

A food tour is the best way to acquaint yourself with the local food, and armed with an expert guide, you can sample the many delicious city

Situated underneath Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, the Siam Ocean World spans the length of three Olympic-sized swimming pools and a depth of two storeys. Featuring some rare marine species, one can walk through the underwater tunnel, or swim with the sharks.

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 skywalk.

The revolving observation deck on the 84th floor offers some spectacular views of the city and its many marvels.

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The ‘Murga’ king

The famous voice of Radio Mirchi, RJ Naved has mastered the art of bringing smiles on people’s faces and is ruling their hearts.

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n one hand where his witty, immaculate sense of humour and excellent mimicry skills make his listeners laugh their heads off, on the other, his sharp observation of things around and his sensitive approach while addressing any issue, leaves a deep impact on people.

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The magician of words and the most loved voice of the city, floors all with his humble gestures, vivacious presence and interesting chatter What was it like before becoming an RJ? My roots are in UP’s Bulandsheher where I was born and brought up. There I studied in a government school where our English lessons used to be one-of-a-kind. Once a student asked the meaning of ‘in’ and the teacher said ‘andar’.

He again asked, “Then what is the meaning of ‘inn’” and the teacher replied, “thora aur andar.”

This pretty much sums up why I am trying to brush up my English these days. I then did my Bachelor of Business Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia, and later took up a job as a customer care executive in Airtel. Working on an escalation desk there, I would always speak in different voices with different customers. Sometimes, I would pretend to be an old man and if required, a girl. My senior there suggested me to try Radio Jockeying and I decided to audition for the Radio Mirchi RJ hunt in 2004.

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phatto for you Our studio has several music CDs. When we are not chatting with listeners and play backto-back songs, we listen to these CDs. Once I was listening to the song ‘My heart will go on’ from Titanic. At the same time my phone rang. it was a friend from Purani Dilli who asked, “Aur ka chal riyo hai?”

(So, what is happening?).

I talked to him in the same tone and the song kept playing in the background. Something struck me at that time.

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I performed a short piece in front of my colleagues.

They liked it very much and the phatto idea took form.

When it went on air for the first time, I was flooded with calls from our listeners as they enjoyed it a lot. The show gained instant popularity

Phatto is all about a guy from UP, who claims to know the real story of Titanic. The name of the show is after the plank (phatto) which saves Kate Winslet’s life and hanging onto which Leonardo Dicaprio dies.

Now, in the second season of phatto, listen to the 'true story' of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.

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Tell us all about the RJ Hunt by Radio Mirchi?

I can’t thank my stars enough for whatever I have today. I still remember while auditioning for the Mirchi RJ hunt, I had to first make a call and leave a two minute voice recording. At that time, a oneminute call from a mobile phone used

I will get to act in a small role in Sir Ben Kingsley's next film to cost Rs 12. I requested a friend to allow me to make a call from his phone and promised to pay him later. When I called, there was the sound of azaan in the background. I ran inside a nearby shop, and before the shopkeeper could object I told him that my mother was in the ICU and I needed to make an urgent call.

He immediately mellowed down.

However, I soon started blabbering something over the phone which had nothing to do with my mother’s health and the shopkeeper kept

staring at me. There were almost 32,000 participants and after 12 rounds of interviews, I was selected.

Since then life has changed for the better.

Recently, I recorded a song with Yo Yo Honey Singh and I will also get to act in a small role in Sir Ben Kingsley’s next movie. I fervently ask God to keep me grounded in life, no matter what I achieve.

Your ‘murga’ on Radio Mirchi is the talk of the town. How did you give shape to this concept?

I have been making people murga off air since my childhood. As a kid, I would shout like a sabziwala from the top floor of my house and my mother would come out immediately to buy vegetables. Radio Mirchi has given me a platform to bring smiles on the faces of my listeners in the form of Murga. Listeners love it and I get around 25,000 to 35,000 mails everyday requesting me to make someone murga. I select the ones I find most interesting and accordingly develop my story. In some cases, I chase the target for several hours

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in order to talk to them. What you hear on the radio for a few minutes is the edited version of our day-long work.

Do you have a team that helps with your shows?

I don’t have any such team. I write my scripts and conceptualise the show on my own. I love it when listeners appreciate it so much.

You have a huge female fan following. Do share some interesting incidents and how you deal with it?

If I have 50,000 fans, 28,000 are females. However, it’s not positive all the time. There was a newlywed girl who divorced her husband because she wanted to marry me.

I believe in spreading awareness about social issues I spoke to her but nothing helped.

She is now under psychiatric treatment and is doing better than before.

Apart from songs and Murga, your show is known for highlighting social issues. What’s your take on that?

I believe that as a Radio Jockey my job is not just playing songs, but interacting with our listeners and making them aware about the issues that are damaging our society. It becomes my responsibility to help them become a good

citizen, and I am doing that.

Whether it is Mulayam Singh’s controversial comment on rape, writing objectionable comments on Facebook, performing dangerous bike stunts during Shab-e-Barat, or any socially relevant issue, I am always ready with my Murga.

What is the best and worst part of your job?

The best part is that I don’t have to bother about what to wear to work.

My listeners are still charmed by my voice, while I may be in shorts in the studio. Also, I can plan and execute so many things without any special budget.

The only negative aspect I can think of is that I get less time to spend with my family.

rj naved's choice Favourite Songs: Kabira from Ye Jawani Hai Deewani and Arey Ruk Jaa Rey Bandey by Indian Ocean, Aaj Phir Tumpe Pyaar Aaya Hai from the recent releases and many more.

I like soft and soothing songs.

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I also listen to a lot of trans music.

Favourite Food: I love going to Purani Dilli with my friends and eat at a particular stall in Bada Hindu Rao. I love Chicken Changezi.

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Crowded but interesting, chaotic yet full of life - Thamel, a district in Kathmandu, offers a great shopping experience.

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hamel is a popular tourist centre of Kathmandu for over four decades, starting from the hippie movement when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks here. Though the roads can be quite busy during the day, and traffic can be quite heavy, Thamel is brimming with life.

The unique street life in Thamel provides excellent photography opportunities- it is unexpected, colourful and interesting

Distinguished by its narrow streets, Thamel has numerous small, privately owned shops selling trekking clothes, felt bags and hats, scarves, meditation bowls, paper lanterns and all sorts of other things made from handmade paper, Buddhist statues, jewellery, clothes, anything you can imagine. You can

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get great bargains on a number of items. Most of the shops seemed to be open quite late well after 8 pm.

goods, do know the difference in cashmere and silk quality. Also, bargain hard.

Traditional clothing

Cultural handicrafts

Traditional clothing in Nepal is one of the country’s largest exports and most popular tourist souvenir. The clothing is distinguishable by its high durability, warmth and often for bright colours used in the materials.

You are advised to do a colour check beforehand just to be sure.

Woollen goods

Woollen goods are produced from both yak wool and sheep wool, while finer items are made from cashmere and silk. Woollen goods are popular and relatively cheap to

The streets of Thamel are fascinating purchase. Popular clothing items include Nepalese woolen hats (that cover the ears), woollen sweatshirts, waistcoats, gloves, slippers and shoes.

We suggest: If purchasing finer

Singing bowls, prayer wheels, pottery, kettles, door knockers, traditional masks, knives and small to mid-sized metal trinkets are the most famous handicraft items of Nepal.

We suggest: Beware of those trying to sell these items as antique as they are actually hard to come by.

Incense, tea and spices

You can't walk down a street in Nepal without smelling the wafting incense that is used every morning to usher in the new day. Though

A hub of glitter and glamour Thamel is a happening place in Nepal; the only place in Nepal where nightlife exists. It boasts amenities such as ATMs of various banks at one

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place, Money Exchange, Internet, tattoo studios, travel and tour agencies, etc. Explore the many lanes and bylanes for interesting shops.

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Getting There Thamel is an easy walk from anywhere in central Kathmandu as any taxi driver will know exactly where it is.

You will feel very much at home in Maruti 800s as they are extensively used as taxis in Kathmandu.

Where to eat?

There are many restaurants, cafes, bars, etc., throughout Thamel serving everything from Italian, Israeli, French, Tibetan to even Korean.

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Where to stay?

You can find almost anything you want in Thamel, from high-class hotels to budget hostels. We recommend The Buddha Garden Hotel that offers best value for your money. It provides clean and spacious rooms with Wi-Fi.

most of the incense comes from India and China, there are a few monasteries in Nepal that make incense, but understand that most of the ingredients may not be from Nepal. Genuine Nepalese incense is considered to be blended in Nepal.

Nepalese Tea, grown in the eastern side, is comparable to ‘Darjeeling Tea’ from India. Tea from Maloom Tea Estate, Mist Valley Tea Industry and Gorkha Tea Estate are the popular ones.

Khukuris are the best souvenirs to collect as they are unique Buying Rice Paper

Rice paper is made by hand from rice husks. Mostly used as the base for paintings and manuscripts, you can purchase beautiful diaries and photo albums made from rice paper.

Buying a Khukuri

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there are dedicated Khukuri stores selling elaborate designs. Traditional ones come with two small blades: one for sharpening the main blade and the other as a pen knife.

Approx price of a small khukuri knife: `1,000

Working as a pre-base camp Thamel boasts of a wide range of mountaineering gear shops, trekking agencies, foreign money exchange booths, pubs, clubs and nightlife.

You will find a lot of trekking stores selling anything from sleeping bags to summit jackets and water filters in Thamel. Most of the trekking gear are fake but the quality is still good.

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Comforting essence of

Cinnamon

A spice with a beautiful aroma, Cinnamon is also known for its many health benefits.

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spice mentioned even in the Bible, Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known to man. Used in ancient Egypt as a beverage flavourant, medicine and as an embalming agent, it was highly treasured.

Cinnamon is a small tree that grows in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil, Vietnam and Egypt. It has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine.

It is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, which when dried, rolls into a tubular form known as a quill.

Cinnamon is available in either its whole quill form (cinnamon sticks) or as ground powder

Since ancient times, Sri Lanka was known for its cinnamon, specifically cinnamomum verum of which the country still produces 80-90% of the world supply.

Usage

Mentions of the healing properties of this sweet spice go back several thousand years. The ancient Chinese and Egyptians used it extensively, and it

Since ancient times, Sri Lanka was known for its cinnamon

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Health Benefits 1. It regulates blood sugar levels.

2. It reduces harmful cholesterol.

3. It has natural antiinfectious compounds effective against ulcercausing H. pylori bacteria and other pathogens.

4. It reduces pain linked to arthritis.

5. It is a natural food preservative.

6. It contains fibre, calcium, iron, and manganese.

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7. It’s been proven effective for menstrual pain and infertility. It also helps to balance hormones.

8. Cinnamon is high in antioxidants and also has anti-bacterial properties.

9. Cinnamon improves the body's ability to utilise blood sugar.

10. Smelling the wonderful aroma of cinnamon boosts brain activity.

is mentioned in the Old Testament.

In the United States, it is used mainly in desserts and pies, to flavour cereals and in warm drinks like hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Whole cinnamon as well as ground cinnamon are used in Indian as well as Middle Eastern foods.

Daalchini, as it is known in Hindi, is used extensively in Indian cooking to flavour both sweet and savoury dishes ranging from curries and spice mixes to drinks and desserts. It is a major ingredient in the famous Garam Masala powder.

Cinnamon is better known for its warming qualities where it has been used to provide relief when faced with the onset of a cold or flu, especially when mixed in tea with some fresh ginger. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is better known for its warming qualities sticks in boiling water are a great environment-friendly alternative to perfumed candles and oils. The fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon makes it a perfect spice to use during the winter months.

Storage

Cinnamon should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. Ground cinnamon will stay fresh for about six months, while cinnamon sticks will stay fresh for one year stored this way. Alternatively, you can store them in the refrigerator.

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In a small bowl, mix

together all the spices.

Pour chickpeas into

another bowl and drizzle with enough olive oil to lightly coat it. Stir.

Pour in the spices and mix thoroughly. Heat the oil in a pan. Pour the chickpeas and cook for 30 minutes, until they are crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside.

Garnish and serve.

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The Selfie Craze The present generation has an unquenchable desire to record every aspect of their life. Selfies are handy tools for that.

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one are the days when you would look for someone kind enough to hold your camera and click away, while you pose with your family and friends. The task would get even more daunting when you are out all alone in the wilderness and you still want to get that picture of yours.

Out alone in the wild and want to capture the moment? The only option was to take your tripod along, time your camera and strike a pose. It's much simpler now

Now, with your smartphone, you don’t even need a reason anymore. Just extend your hand holding your phone, smile, click and you have your very own ‘selfie’.

Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seems to be especially involved in the trend.

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Apparently the act of taking selfies is not new. It dates back to 1914 CE when a Russian Grand Duchess took her picture using a mirror and sent it to a friend with a letter where she wrote, “I took this picture of myself looking at the mirror. It was very hard as my hands were trembling.”

We have certainly moved miles away from those hesitant, tense selfie moments. Selfies now are more casual, fun, informal, and at times quirky too.

The advent of social networking sites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc., has

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'Selfie' was named the word of the Year-2013

by Oxford Dictionary increased the popularity of selfies.

Now it’s about how fast can you click that picture and load it on these sites so that your friends can comment on them.

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getting that perfect picture with the sun in the backdrop - cause enjoying the moment can wait.

The term ‘Selfie’

Australia can proudly claim the invention of the word ‘selfie’.

This term was first used by an Australian University student describing a photograph taken after a friend’s party. He posted a pic of his smashed-up lip on a chat forum, asking advice on treatment. The word quickly caught-on and became popular.

So much so that ‘selfie’ has been named the ‘Word of the Year-2013'

by Oxford Dictionary.

10 most selfie-addicted celebs: Miley Cyrus Tyra Banks Demi Lovato Lady Gaga Selena Gomez

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Rihanna Katy Perry Ariana Grande Ashley Benson Vanessa Hudgens

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Latest Trends Selfie trends come and go.

Here are some latest selfie trends that are in rage: Sellofies: This selfie trend inspired by Jim Carrey’s scene from the film Yes Man, is taking the internet by storm. Braving the pain, selfie enthusiasts wrap clear sellotape tightly around their faces to make funny and distorted faces.

Photographer Lee Thompson takes a selfie atop the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

(Credit: The Flash Pack/ Twitter)

Leg-gun: Holding your leg like a gun, started by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei on Instagram is an upcoming trend.

Cavity pose: Started in Japan, this fake toothache pose is taken with one hand holding on to a cheek.

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Some believe that selfies are just a narcissistic attitude On August 28, 2013 a teenager on a pilgrimage took a selfie with Pope Francis, and it was officially deemed the first ‘Papal Selfie’.

selfie fever

American actor and avid selfie poster James Franco, when quizzed about his frequent selfie postings said, “A texting conversation might fall short of communicating how you are feeling, but a selfie would make everything clear in an instant.”

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Selfie craze has been caught-on by everyone. From President Obama to Brad Pitt to our new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi - no one has been able to escape the phenomenon.

With the smartphone revolution came the front facing cameras that gave us full control over our selfies.

Technology is also catering to the demands of selfie enthusiasts by putting slick photo editing apps on smartphones and tablets.

At times, in their enthusiasm, people forget the place and setting and start taking selfies. But there are certain selfie etiquettes as well, like taking a selfie at a funeral is a strict no-no. Selfies posted on social networks are like electronic

footprints that are often difficult to erase later. Embarrassing and unethical selfie posts might result in social pit-falls.

The groupie taken by the host Ellen DeGeneres during the 86th Academy Awards this year included Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt among others, was the most re-tweeted image ever. It was re-tweeted over 1.8 million times in the first hour itself. It beat the previous record held by President Obama’s selfie following his 2012 presidential election victory.

A picture speaks a thousand words

Some believe that selfies help people overcome their body image issues and empower them, while others believe that it is just a self-obsessive attitude of the present generation.

Whatever the reason may be, sharing our pictures online is not only common but essential for our digital identity. What remains to be seen is whether this trend is here to stay. However, it does seem that this indulgent young generation will find a way to keep selfies a part of their lives - even if told otherwise.

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Medieval Indian weaving art forms, Himroo and Paithani, have formed an intimate part of the nation’s heritage.

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ittle did Muhammad bin Tughlaq of Tughlaq Dynasty know that he would bring to Aurangabad, the weaving art called himroo, when he shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad near Aurangabad. This was done in 14th century CE when himroo fabrics were used by the royal family. Since then himroo weaving has been passed down generations.

Himroo was used to make sherwanis because men who wore only pure plain raw silk were not considered manly. This is because earlier, silk was associated with the female gender

Himroo Sarees and Shawls Today, himroo is used to make sarees and shawls. Sarees are made in cotton blended with silk, chiffon, pure silk, cotton and raw silk. The floral motifs of the Bibi ka Maqbara, the paintings of Ajanta Caves and sculptures of Ellora can be seen on them. The designs are locally known as bail, Ajanta design, paisley design, parrot design and bird design.

Himroo was considered to be kam khab where kam means less and khab means dreams. Hence, the fabric was considered to be so rare that even in dreams it would hardly be seen

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Presently, the Qureishi family is carrying forward this weaving legacy in Aurangabad. Himroo weaving has been their family business for last 120 years, and are perhaps the only family involved in genuine handloom himroo, who also have several awards to their credit. Faisal Qureishi looks after the Qureishi Weaving and Training Centre where visitors are welcome to view demonstrations of the weaving in progress.

He adds, “Himroo shawls are made in cotton, silk, silk and wool, soft wool and raw silk. Two weavers work together for weaving a single shawl of 2 metres. This could take up to a fortnight to manufacture.

There are two types of himroo power loom himroo and handloom himroo. Between the two workers, one is known as a programmer who makes the design and the other is the weaver. A shawl made from handloom himroo could take a month to complete, depending on the design, intricacy and pattern.”

These shawls range between `1,500-4,000. Qureishi adds, “Blended sarees can be made on paddle looms and power looms.

Jacquard looms speed up the manufacturing process and a saree can be made within four days and its cost ranges between `1,000 to `15,000. Also a single worker can look after 2-3 jacquard looms simultaneously. It is also a teamwork where some weavers work on the

In Persian, himroo means cotton with silk warping, making the bob while others do the spinning.”

Besides sarees and shawls, bed covers are made with cotton, and cotton with silk. Pure silk bed covers are also on offer. A handmade himroo bed cover could take up to four months to make when it is done on a single loom.

The bed cover can be completed within this duration if the weaver sits for eight hours a day and for six days a week. Double bed covers start from `600 and can go up

to `2,000 depending on the size, quality, material and colour used.

Table runners, cushion covers, dress material and wall-hangings are also made.

Paithani Sarees

Apart from himroo, another famous work of art of the same area is the paithani saree. In Maharashtrian homes, one’s trousseau is incomplete without a paithani saree. A specialty, this beautifully patterned saree is woven with so much patience and clarity, that when you see the saree, it is like you are seeing a work of art. Even master weavers are able to weave a mere inch in an entire day, that is the kind of detail and patience the weaving

An intricate art The art of himroo is so intricate that even Marco Polo wrote about it or so it seems. It is said that he described a fabric that was given to him in the Deccan area, adding,

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“It is as fine as a spider’s web, and kings and queens of any country will take pride in wearing it.”

It is believed that in all probability he was referring to himroo.

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ethnic beauty Paithani sarees have been a precious heirloom in India since the Shalivahan era of the 2nd century CE, and have been passed down from mother to daughter for several generations. Traditional creative artistry and painstaking workmanship combine to form this unique cloth and make it an experience for the visual and tactile senses.

Materials used There are three types of silk threads used:

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Charkha: This is widely used.

It is cheap, dull and uneven.

Ciddle-Gatta: Fine quality silk, thin shear, shiny, smooth and even.

China silk: Very expensive to use.

The raw silk is cleansed with caustic soda, dyed in the requisite shades and the threads are carefully separated. Khari (True /Real) zari costs about `1,800 for 250 grams.

Golden threads are obtained from Surat, the quality being 1,200 yard (1080 m) per tola (11.664 grams). Gold threads are used in double and one of the finest varieties, so much so that the closely woven surface looks like a mirror. The texture of the fabric is fairly compact with about 160 ends and 170 picks per inch (2.6 cm).

Zari is the metallic yarn, made of pure silver. Originally, zari was manufactured in Yeola; Surat now being another zari-producing centre.

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requires. Depending on the design and length, a single saree could take almost two years to weave. And hence, those who own a paithani are so fiercely possessive and proud of it.

Paithani weaving flourished in the Shalivahan era of 2nd century CE. The

A basic design in Paithani saree consists of a peacock on a fountain price of the saree is based not on the material, but on the workmanship involved. Considered to be one of the most expensive sarees in India, they are woven in pure silk with silver thread and zari.

The weave is done using the interlocking technique. The design is placed below the paper and the weaver uses it as a reference while weaving the saree.

Reviving the art

Qureishi adds, “Paithani weaving had become a dying art which would have

been lost in the pages of history. It thankfully saw a revival during the time of the Nizam of Hyderabad some 100 years ago. A basic design consists of a peacock on a fountain.”

There are three types of Paithani sarees - nariyali border, munnia saree and brocade saree. In the first type, the borders are made with the help of a jacquard or dobby loom. The pallu is set and the weavers in this case don’t require any reference. This saree takes at least a month to weave, and its cost can range between `5,000-11,000.

The munnia saree takes about five months to complete and costs `16,000-25,000. Munnia is a flying parrot designed narrow border saree with an elaborate pallu.

The weavers have to follow the design on paper. The third type is the brocade saree which has a lot of variety in its designs. These sarees have a design on the pallu as well as the border which could range from 12 to 25 inches. The cost ranges from `40,000 and can go uptill `4 lakh.

The weaving can take five months to two years to complete.

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Ice Creams Go Desi

Ice creams are going desi with a vengeance. Gulkand, paan, kheer, kala jamun are some of the flavours one encounters.

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hocolate, vanilla, strawberry ice creams or even the exotic blueberry, papaya, pineapple and honey nut crunch are clearly passe.

Innovation with fruits and fruit

flavours has been done to death as well. So, ice cream companies and chefs alike have discovered traditional Indian flavours as never before, and people are in a mood to experiment.

It pays to be innovative with flavours, as that captures the attention of consumers in a big way

A versatile option, one can even serve desserts as sizzlers on top of the iron plate. plate together brownies, ice cream with fudge brownie and top it with warm chocolate sauce

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Vineet Manocha, VP-Culinary, Little Bite Foods, explains, “The Indian palate is well-developed and Indians are known for experimenting with food. Our cuisine is highly refined, availability of raw ingredients is plenty and the spending power is on the rise. This creates a whole new generation of bold palates, who have the means and are eager to try.”

Be desi, buy desi

Indian sweets have always been a hit with us Indians, so when transformed into an ice cream flavour, it is a winning combination. And surprisingly, many are adventurous when it comes to ice creams.

Many ice cream companies believe that people are constantly

Top 5 Unusual Ice Cream Flavours : Fresh & Naturelle’s Chandan Amul’s Kaju Katri Vadilal’s Raj Bhog Fruity Freeze’s Aam panna Bellaria’s Gulkand

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Those are definitely preferred than their western counterparts. After

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all, who can resist a rich, creamy, luscious, kala jamun ice cream? It has all the goodness of the mithai, sans the syrupy effect.

Devanshu Gandhi, MD, Vadilal Industries Ltd, feels that since kulfi is the quintessential Indian ice cream, it comes as no surprise that the consumers are favouring Indian flavours in ice creams as well. Indians love their traditional food and sweets and ice cream flavours like gajar ka halwa, raj bhog, gulab jamun, that give them a chance to enjoy their favourite mithai and dry fruits in a fresh, creamy, cool avatar.

If ice cream companies are striving to add the ‘wow factor’ to the consumers’ palate, chefs too are on their toes. Love Mathur, Executive Chef, The Deltin Daman, quips,

Did You Know?

- It takes approximately 50 licks to finish one scoop of ice cream.

- According to NASA, ice-cream is among the top three items

most missed by astronauts on space flights.

- Around 25 per cent of all ice-cream sales are vanilla flavoured.

- The major ingredient in an ice cream is air.

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Khus Sabja Ice cream

Recipe by Chef Love Mathur, Executive Chef, The Deltin Daman Ingredients Milk full cream 400 ml, Milk powder 200 gm, Fresh cream 100 ml, Castor sugar 75 gm, Sabja seeds 10 gms Khus syrup 50 ml

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Method 1. Soak Sabja seeds in lukewarm water.

2. Combine all the ingredients together and whisk well till the sugar dissolves.

3. Pour into a shallow container.

Cover and freeze till it is semi-set.

4. Churn in a blender till all the ice crystals break down and transfer into a shallow container. Cover and freeze till it is firm. Scoop and serve.

“Chefs visit local markets and study different ingredients available, along with the demands of people to satisfy their palate.”

Of course chefs have to bear in mind that the unusual ingredients they combine, blend well and result in a pleasing flavour. Avante-garde flavours are all very well, but should be acceptable to the guest. Not surprising, therefore, Indian sweets are a safe bet. People are familiar with these and there is a certain degree of comfort when opting for these even if in the form of an ice cream now.

Unusual Ice Creams “Classics remain classics but trends change every season. And every ice cream brand has to keep up with the customer’s evolving palate.” Indeed, it is this demand for something innovative which is resulting in ice cream brands going berserk."

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Diversity of Indian cuisine helps to create a lot of unusual flavours and chefs are going all out. Chef Love Mathur goes a step further. He is even creating ice creams using vegetables, like carrot, beetroot, parwal and spinach. He feels these can be used to infuse new flavours in ice cream by blending them with other leafy vegetables like pudina (mint), tulsi (basil) and dhania (coriander).

Even spicy ice creams are a big sensation. Little Bite Foods is all set to launch flavours like chat masala ice cream too. Pabrai’s Fresh & Naturelle

has a lip-smacking cinnamon ice cream, putting the famous Indian spice to an inventive use. Another interesting one is the gandharaj lemon – a wonderfully fragrant lime of East India, chandan (sandalwood) and rose sandesh.

Classics remain classics but trends change every season Regional Favourites

But there are other Indian flavours too that are popular. Bengalis love their nolen gur (new jaggery) and so the nolen gur ice cream is an instant hit. Similarly, in North India, rabdi, kheer and motichoor ladoo flavours are chart busters. Gujarat, the mecca for ice creams, has paan ice cream as a household name. It aids digestion and acts as a coolant. Kaju Katri and Barfi are other Amul flavours that are reigning supreme.

With India being the focus of attention of the entire world, desserts are no exception. And with Indianisation being the buzzword now, ice cream flavours too are getting a makeover.

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Stories

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Lebanese fashion designer, Rayya Morcos believes in questioning the established and making her own definitions.

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ayya Morcos is a misfit. She neither fits the archetype of a conventional fashion designer nor the socio-cultural mould of her country.

At 33, as per the Lebanese ‘wisdom’, she should have been married and well settled into the family structure of life. She should have become a mother to a couple of kids, if not more, and devoted her life to her husband, kids and family.

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At my age, being unmarried is nothing less than a catastrophe. I should have been married in my mid 20s or latest by 28-29. Whenever someone finds out about my marital status and puts it in an equation with my age, their looks get weird “It’s like they are almost saying that I have failed to achieve the main purpose of a woman’s life. I am like a misfit in the tradition,” she adds with a laugh, mocking the set-up.

Books inspire her

But then adhering to the common has not been her strength. Clad in loose black pants and an equally loose self-designed white shirt, she doesn’t even play to the image of a fashion designer. A casual bun makes

A major in interior designing, Rayya obtained a degree from Esmod, a French private school of fashion, founded by master tailor Alexis Lavigne himself, in Paris in 1841

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Design speak “In my main design, the headgear that covers the face symbolises the blinding effect religion can have on us, how we just shut our vision and wisdom, and start believing unquestioningly,” she says.

Another of her collections, Heterotopies, draws inspiration from French philosopher, social theorist and thinker Michel Foucault’s writings on places and spaces of otherness, and Lois Greenfield’s photography, famous for capturing human form in motion.

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“Heterotopies is about trying to escape into another dimension. The clothes are hence fluid and airy. The jewellery also seems to be in motion.” She doesn’t have a PR firm or a chauffeur to make her life easier.

“My family chips in whenever I need help, but frankly I like to do everything on my own, even if it is writing a press release.”

her look more like a thinker than a designer, a comparison she is more than pleased to be associated with.

She derives her inspiration and ideas from all the reading she does, and for her everything starts from a thought, transforms into philosophy and then takes shape of an interpretation.

“I read anything and everything.

The stories I hear or read are what inspire me to design. It might just be a line in the book or a character’s ideology,” says Rayya, with her face lighting up at the sheer mention of books. She quickly takes out Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray from her bag, on being asked about her latest indulgence.

“I love stories. They make me dream and contribute in making my themes abstract. The journey between abstract stories and actual products, and being inspired by them is the best part of designing for me.”

India calling

When she is not working, though such moments are rare, her time is willingly or unwillingly spent in challenging her flight of fancy.

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“Doing anything that makes me dream”, is how she likes to spend those moments. “It could be a walk in the alleys, reading a book, watching a movie or just sitting with my friends,” Rayya says.

The stories I hear or read are what inspire me to design It was, in fact, Gregory David Roberts’ 900-odd pager, Shantaram — a story of an Australian bank robber and drug addict who escapes from prison only to see fate making him stay in Mumbai — that served as a reference material on her recent visit to India to compete in the International Woolmark Prize, India and Middle East region round.

She not only ended up being declared the winner, but her collection, My name is God, once again reflected her deep-set thought-provoking nature. “I believe God exists, but everyone’s belief is different. And our faith in God should

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not stop us from questioning anything associated with him.”

Freedom in designs

She wants a sense of independence and free movement to be reflected through her designs.

“Why would I want to confine myself and my movement by wearing tight-fitting clothes just for the heck of it? I like movement in every form, be it in my thoughts, clothes or even in jewellery. I can’t design or choose to design a certain way only because everyone says that is how it should be done. What is the point in that? Whatever I make speaks more about me than about the way the world says it

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Her label, Bird on a Wire started in 2009. She says, “It is about interpreting our surroundings.”

Just like a bird is perched on a high wire, it has the power to look at everything from a height and find its own meaning for everything.

With the finals for the International Woolmark Prize scheduled to be held in Beijing in March 2015, Rayya’s immediate

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future is set to be devoted to the growth of her label, and putting Lebanon on the list of the competition that boasts of Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent in its history of champions.

“I like competitions. They push you to come up with extraordinary ideas,” she says, her eyes widening, clearly showing the excitement she derives from challenges.

“I fear those days or long stretches when I just go blank. I just can’t come up with an idea.

It’s frustrating. But when I am relaxed, it seems like every writing is conveying an idea to me,” she adds.

And, all Rayya needs to do is draft that idea into a lovely silhouette.

3D Connection “I think in 3D. I don’t make sketches.

I can’t. If I have conceptualised something in my head, I would work on it in real,” she says, admitting her unusual way of working. She was in India, taking part in the International Woolmark Prize, India and Middle East

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region round. Rayya further adds, “Even when the Woolmark team asked me to submit my design sketches for the competition, I had to first design the clothes and then make sketches looking at them.” Convention, thy name ain't Rayya Morcos.

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India succumbs to

Comic Con

With a fan-base that’s growing at the speed of ‘Flash’, Comic Con India adds a local essence to a globally-acclaimed event.

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emember the time when as a kid you would tie your mother’s dupatta around your neck and pretend you were Superman? Or better yet, Batman? Comic Con India offers the right environment to promote the comic industry in India.

Comic Con India is a haven for comic lovers, providing an opportunity to meet their favourite characters and relive their childhood moments

What is a comic con?

Imagine an exhibition centre packed with squealing children; youngsters and avid convention goers begging for a chance to question renowned illustrators, writers, and numerous stalls selling a variety of merchandise.

Comic conventions are always abuzz with an energy of high intensity.

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What once started in Delhi, has now grown to multiple events across the country

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It is a unique event wherein the members of the comic industry and related fields can unite under one roof to meet customers, target audience and fan base among others. It provides a dedicated space to increase awareness of and appreciation for comics and similar art forms. This event is extremely popular in the west, with the largest in the United States being held in San Diego.

What once started in Delhi, has now grown to multiple events across the country. And their mission has evolved to create unique pop culture events and engage with fans across the country.

Promoting Indian comics Indian comics might not have the kind of fan following its western counterparts enjoy, but there is no doubt that the likes of Chacha Chaudhary, Supandi or even Amar

Chitra Katha were an important part of children’s education. Indian comics have come a long way, and with newer entrants in the industry, competition not only gets tougher, but distribution still remains a big challenge. Comic Con offers a pedestal to newcomers, such as Orange Radius, Holy Cow Entertainment, who can work towards establishing a better distribution pattern and bring about a rapport with their audience.

“It is a pity that we cannot appreciate fully the level of art that is available in our own country,” laments Abhishek Singh, Co-

founder, Gardener Media. Involved in the field of digital and film media, his team is gearing up to launch their first-ever graphic novel, The Wreck Age, in the Bengaluru edition of Comic Con. He says, “Graphic novels, especially the kind of artwork we have done, are not normally seen in India. People tend to look up to the kind of work done abroad, which is not supposed to be the case. We are attempting to create local media forms, and hope that The Wreck Age will have a fan following of its own in India.”

Says Avinash Singh, Co-creator of The Wreck Age, “The Indian

midnight vigilante In 2013, there was a special screening of Burka Avenger, exclusively organised at Mumbai Film and Comics Convention.

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A Pakistani animated television series, Burka Avenger features a superheroine who wears a burqa to hide her identity while fighting crime.

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Jatin Varma, a young entrepreneur is the founder of Comic Con India. He says, “It started off as an experiment in 2011, in Delhi. I was publishing a humour magazine called Random at that time.

Through that, I was in touch with quite a few artists and writers. All of us had the same issue, that there wasn't a real platform for the type of work we were selling. Not to mention the fact that travelling to one of the international conventions was very expensive.” Through this spawned the idea for a local comic con.

The time it took from the drawing board to being implemented was around six months. “We certainly did move fast and the first event took place in February 2011,” he informs. But there were various challenges.

Organising on such a grand scale is not easy, and there is no dedicated infrastructure at affordable rates with easy accessibility

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public is unaware that a lot of writing and illustrating are done in India for US studios. We have the talent, but not an appropriate outlet.”

For an industry that mainly has a digital audience, Comic Con India provides an opportunity to add a personal touch. Whereas, Gulshan Rai, founder of Diamond Comics opines, "Comic Con India is definitely

Comic Con India has helped many expand their network base a good initiative. However, I think the subsequent editions have veered a bit from the track of focussing on hard-core comics, graphic artists and illustrators."

Activities galore

Comic conventions offer numerous activities for everyone, ranging from workshops to book launches, costume contests (cosplay) to interactions with graphic designers.

At the 2013 Mumbai edition, the fest saw a panel discussion with Tere Bin Laden sequel cast, Manish Paul and Pradyuman Singh and Director,

Abhishek Sharma. This is in keeping with the tradition of Comic Con International, where members of the cast of films meet convention goers.

Thus, the likes of Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and even Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) attend these conventions to promote their films, and such events are taken seriously.

Comic Con India holds immense meaning to its ardent fans. Says Suman Prasad, a chief volunteer at Comic Con (Bangalore chapter), "When I first heard that Comic Con was coming to Bangalore in 2012, I couldn’t believe my ears. The joy I felt was unimaginable. My friend and I visited the event dressed up as Thomson and Thompson, and we were treated as celebrities there!"

Adds another Comic Con goer, "The events held in Mumbai have been by far phenomenal. You not only get to meet like-minded people, but it has also helped me expand my network base," says Chirag Kulshrestha.

A comic convention does not only offer an outlet for fans, but an interactive and creative environment to foster regional comics industry in India and promote a greater connect with the international conventions.

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Delhi restaurants are increasingly turning to music bands performing live to draw in larger crowds.

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ew years back when a friend and I were looking for a place to indulge in some good food, we came across a concierge podium bearing the name @Live in yellow, against a classy black shade, in the outer circle of Connaught Place.

As we banged in, I witnessed my first live music dining experience.

Most places with live gigs have bands that play the traditional kit instruments like guitars, drums and keyboards, and are accompanied by one or two lead singers

Though @Live has been renamed and restructured as a Chinese restaurant now, it will always remain in my memory as the first place where I witnessed an elevated stage meant for performance, with several musical instruments set picturesquely at the centre and its members playing Pink

The most popular restaurant among the ones playing live music, not just in India but across the world, is Hard Rock Cafe. Many artists have started their career by playing here

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Floyd. Ever since, I have particularly been looking for places that host live music in their premises. And the look-out has never been disappointing. In fact every time I visit a place, I learn something new.

The Live Music Scene

All fine dining restaurants and lounges across the canvas of my experience play one mode of music or another, to keep their guests entertained. The variety is wide and surprisingly multi-dimensional.

The most popular among the ones playing live music, not just in India but around the world, is Hard Rock Cafe. Many an artist started their career by playing here once a week.

In India, it is a house for majorly established bands playing for an

The look-out for new places hosting live music has never been disappointing all-fan audience. Almost all Indian bands, like Indian Ocean, Parikrama, Swastika, Coshish, Jester, etc., and many international ones like Poets of the Fall, Hoobastank, Ron Bumblefoot and many more have played here. Blue Frog is another such place in Delhi where EDM is often replaced by live bands.

Most places with live gigs have bands that play the traditional kit instruments like guitars, drums and keyboards, and are accompanied by

dance the night away Electronic dance music (also known as EDM) is a set of percussive electronic music genres produced primarily for dance-based entertainment environments, such as nightclubs. The music is

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one or two lead singers. The kind of music they play depends on the kind of place that hosts them. For example, the all-Goans Delhi based band Jeremiah 29:11 (formerly known as Black Slade) plays an impressive range of music genres, from classic rock, jazz, pop, to popular Hindi numbers and Sufi music, depending on where they play.

Lead singer Ronald of Jeremiah 29:11 says, “We love playing Jazz at nU.Delhi by Q’BA in Chanakyapuri.

Being in the diplomatic area, people there appreciate that kind of music and we love playing it. But we shift bases to classics and popular music when we play at Striker.” In fact, on a Friday when they played their music at Striker in Ambiance Mall, I witnessed a rock concert-like

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music mantra Indian Ocean Indian Ocean, an Indian rock band formed in New Delhi in 1990, is considered to be the pioneer of the fusion rock genre in India. The musical style of the band can be at best classified as fusion music. Some music critics describe the band's music as 'Indorockfusion with jazz-spiced rhythms that integrates shlokas, sufism, environmentalism, mythology and revolution'.

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Parikrama It is a rock and roll band from Delhi. They have several live performances and original numbers to their name and till date have played over 3,000 shows. They are also credited with self organising and funding India's first-ever AIDS awareness concert, called Ban ‘ne’d AIDS, in September 1992.

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This Finnish rock band hails from Helsinki, Finland and was established in 2003. In order to keep complete control and freedom over the band, the members founded their own independent record label, Insomniac, on which they have released all their CDs as of 2013.

Their third single, ‘Carnival of Rust’, went straight to No. 1 on the Finnish charts and has been certified platinum.

ron bumblefoot An American rock band, they are best known for their song 'The Reason'. Formed in 1994 in California, they have sold 10mn albums across the world.

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atmosphere, where the audience requested their favourites and sang along with the band, even jiving on a few of them.

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Talking of singing along, karaoke artist and host Akanksha feels that singing on a karaoke qualifies very well as live music too.

Many view singing on a karaoke as live music too “Many leading bands do a lot of covers. And a karaoke does the same, with the only difference being the music, which is pre-recorded here. But the performance is very much Live,” says Akanksha, who started with TGIF, Saket and now regularly hosts karaoke at Harry’s Karaoke Lounge and Bar at Ansal Plaza.

Apart from outsourcing music and hiring bands, few restaurants also have an in-house facility of live music. For instance, the National Tourism Award winner Park Balluchi restaurant in Hauz Khas Village has a traditionally dressed mandolin player strumming

along around tables. Ashok Jha, Senior Manager, Park Balluchi says, “Music adds to our theme of a classy eating place from Baluchistan, as do the traditional uniforms that the valets and serving staff wear. We prefer to keep it low and melodious so that people can sit and relax, and their conversations are not disturbed.” It is indeed a great experience to have a conversation with someone and have some light music in the background.

Why restaurants hire bands to play is anybody’s guess. It gives the place an extra edge in a competition that’s fiercely healthy. But why do bands play at such restrictive platforms?

“It’s not restrictive for a new band. It’s like a launchpad that may make them popular among the crowd,” says Smita Jo, lead singer of the former Gurgaonbased band The Doggie.

Ronald of Jeremiah 29:11 adds, “Despite the little money that’s offered in restaurants and pubs, we like to play here for the mileage we get. It’s like a platform that showcases our talent for private hosts to get in touch with. But the bottom line remains, we play here because we love playing music, and we can’t imagine sitting idle just because there is no private party.”

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With the rise of India’s tech-savvy, shopaholic population, the E-commerce market here has grown by leaps and bounds.

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still remember in 2011 when I had ordered my first book online.

The impatient wait, the constant checking of the email can only seem too familiar if you are like me an online shopaholic. And this trend has taken up the Indian public by storm, and is galloping on a road to greater heights.

The growth spurt is clearly visible when it comes to Flipkart, a technology company, that stays ahead of competition through innovative models

Flipkart is one of the early service providers in the field.

Having started with only books, this seven-year-old company recently acquired Myntra.com in an estimated `2,000 crore deal, and now offers a host of various products, from tech goods to home appliances, from apparel

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and accessories to furnishings. As Nipun Mehra, Sr. Director - Retail, Flipkart, puts “We live by our motto ‘Consumer First’. We are a technology company and stay ahead of competition through innovative models that service customer needs in new and interesting ways.”

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Online shopping has its own set of benefits, aiding buyers and sellers alike. Adds Sonali Lalvani Bulchandani, Managing Director, toniQ, an accessories brand, “The E-commerce industry has thrown up some interesting data about the country and its buying patterns, which we would not have necessarily got from an offline store. For our online stores, we often launch Limited Edition pieces that lets us ‘test’ styles and products. This gives us a lot of insight into customer reactions towards certain trends.”

Making all kinds of products, from books and electronics to even groceries, available at one’s doorstep seems like a boon to many. It offers easy gifting options, and the perfect surprise for others. Says Ridhu Bhatia, an avid online shopper, “When it comes to gifting, I now turn to online shopping. Earlier I would have to go to the mall, visit different stores to select the gift, wrap it up and then go to the

Online stores are the perfect test markets for Limited Edition products courier office to send it. Now I do all that in a couple of clicks.”

Casting a wide net

The online retail industry has brought with it immense benefits, and among them is the opening up of the industry for Tier II and III cities. With the advent of online shopping, these E-commerce portals are finding quick takers from these regions. As mobile phones are increasingly being used by customers, with it this industry is attaining a greater boost.

“Currently, Myntra services

over 9,000 zip codes in the country,” informs Ganesh Subramanian, Chief Operating Officer, Myntra. “The Tier II and III cities provide over 55 per cent of Myntra’s revenues. And, this percentage is expected to rise significantly as mobile commerce picks up across India,” he adds.

Adds, Praveen Sinha, Founder and MD, Jabong.com, “Approximately 2 million orders on Jabong.com in the first quarter of 2014, and two-thirds of this have come from Tier II and III locations.”

The online industry has been incredibly positive for toniQ, a four-year-old jewellery and bags brand. This brand is available across both retail stores and online E-commerce sites like Jabong, Myntra, Limeroad, Amazon and

ultimate luxury shopping Darveys.com was launched in June, 2014, by Nakul Bajaj, its Director. A new entrant, it aims to change the way Indian public looks at luxury fashion shopping and make it accessible. “Our customers buy the latest fashion products in vogue at full price, and we also encourage a mid-tier young

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adult to purchase an otherwise unaffordable fashion piece,” he says. Analysis shows that the shift away from physical retail toward digital retail is happening faster than ever expected. In 2014 almost 40% of retail sales have shifted to online sales, which is expected to be 70% by 2020.

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How does it feel to be a style director of LimeRoad?

I always wanted to build something of my own and LimeRoad came very close to my idea of a breakthrough company. The entire idea of discovering great products, sharing with friends and seeing how a particular product will look in an ensemble through a scrapbook is truly a next generation move. Limeroad echoes my values.

What do you do on a typical day at work?

Style is unique and personal to a woman. And at LimeRoad, we do not ‘dictate style’; it’s about democratising it. We have monthly meetings with Marketing and Visual merchandising teams where we decide the style themes for the month. Then, style templates are released to the scrapbooker who creates looks based on these styles.

What do you aim to impart to LimeRoad's community?

LimeRoad has the vision of becoming the digital equivalent of the Grand Trunk Road. Soon, it will become ‘the place’ to go when you are looking for exclusive products. It connects 500+ vendors.

You will soon see these numbers grow in the next year.

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The market is affected by poor internet access & infrastructure Flipkart. As Sonali puts it, “We have been able to reach out to customers in B and C towns that we would not have been otherwise via the brick and mortar format. We have also launched a wider collection giving our customers an opportunity to buy at the start of a season.”

What sets them apart?

With the influx of numerous online shopping portals, competition is at its peak.

Some sites offer numerous deals, discounts, coupon cards, exclusive brands, in a bid to attract more visitors, while others offer better service, quicker delivery, etc.

“Flipkart has been instrumental in launching several customer-friendly features in the Indian E-commerce market, such as Cash-on-Delivery, Card-on-Delivery, 30-day replacement policy, In-a-Day Guarantee Delivery at scale

(50 cities), the subscription service 'Flipkart First', among others,” emphasises Mehra.

LimeRoad.com is a social E-commerce platform that has been active since March 2013, and they roped in Neha Dhupia as their style director. It is a community of users who create scrapbook looks, assemble apparels and accessories in various combinations. “We have even launched the first-ever mobile app for women in India that gives style updates every 30 seconds,” says Suchi Mukherjee, CEO & Co Founder, LimeRoad.com.

Challenges abound

According to Suchi, the major challenges the industry still faces are poor infrastructure and poor internet penetration. She says, “It is also seen that ownership of a personal computer (PC) is still very low in India. Women don’t have access to a PC as much as they want. That’s also a reason why we are focussing so much on Mobile App.” Vaanee Bhatia, Founder, Gritstones.com, says, “The industry is new and very dynamic, thus changes keep happening really fast. It is a challenge for the entire industry to adapt to it.”

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Crafting times Children are immensely creative with objects around. Help them to create something unique this season.

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reativity is at the heart of every being and kids are often excellent craftspersons, actors, artists and creators, if trained well and shown some direction. Every child has a latent talent in him/her.

Allowing children to be themselves can be the best gift, because therein lies their creativity to create a plethora of objects reflecting their thought process.

While at times, I see my kids create an origami ball, a flower, a tree, a photo frame, at other times they are making friendship bands, hair bands, fashion jewellery, and bookmarks

With an autumn break round the corner, it's time to think how to keep the kids busy. Holidays are that time of the year when kids get to indulge in activities of their choice. While some prefer taking music lessons, learning to play an instrument, take Taekwondo classes or theatre lessons, the more adventurous opt for rafting, rappelling, horse riding, etc. Little girls make accessories for their

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personal adornments, such as hair bands, while boys make wickets out of wood, make and fly kites.

Creativity and craft making is not only fun, it helps build certain behavioural traits in a child patience, perseverance, discipline, dedication and concentration - that go a long way in building personalities for life.

While at it, I must also share that when we were at school, we had an SUPW (socially useful productive work) class where we were taught how to knit, make purses and shawls, how to use the crochette, taught various stitches on a table cloth and matte cloth, something that I see amiss in the newer lot.

Of course, the penetration of electronics and gadgets have taken away the time spent on making objet d'art, but then they are blessed with talents that we missed out as youngsters.

As a parent , I feel happy to see my kids work with acrylic paints, make clay models, objects of sand art, glass art, papier mache and more. I am proud of their creativity and support them wholeheartedly

in their endeavour while proudly displaying it in my house. When the school goes on a break, let's encourage our children to create beautiful objects that are useful too.

Twig Frame

Kids will enjoy making this twig frame to display their artwork.

You require: Sheet of green or brown card, twigs, strong glue and acrylic varnish (optional) The method: * Fold the card in half and cut out the centre so that you are left with a frame. * Cover the frame with glue and

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stick on your twigs and any other bits and pieces that you like. They can be pasted randomly or in straight sequence and then cut to size to cover every bit of the frame. A coat of varnish will protect your work.

Homemade Heart Bead Necklace

Here's a pretty Homemade Heart Bead Necklace using polymer clay that kids will enjoy making for their mothers or for themselves!

You require: * Polymer clay * Pony beads * Cord

should be permitted frequent opportunities to experience and explore expressive materials.

Put your emphasis on the process of creativity and not on the finished product. What children learn and discover about themselves is vital to their development.

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Cup and ball panda All you need is a paper cup and a polystyrene ball, craft supplies, and then kids can create this superb panda! Imagine how lovely a window-sill full of pandas would look in the classroom!

You require: * Paper cup * Polystyrene ball * White paint * Glue * Wiggle eyes * Black felt * 2 black pompoms * Black marker pen

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The method: * Glue the ball to the bottom of the cup. Paint your ball and cup with the black paint and leave them to dry. * Stick the two black pompoms to the top of the ball for the panda's ears. * Cut two circles of black felt. Glue these on to the ball where you want the eyes to go. Stick a wiggle eye into the middle of each. * Cut a circle from black foam and glue it to the middle of the face. With a black marker pen, carefully draw on the mouth. * Cut four black felt rectangles and glue these onto the cup to be the panda's legs.

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The method: * Shape a number of small hearts from your clay. *Make a hole through each with a toothpick, wriggling around to get a big enough hole. Bake according to the manufacturer's instructions. * Thread your beads onto the cord, alternating between clay hearts and pony beads. *Tie the ends of the cord into a tight knot.

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Masquerade Mask

This Masquerade Mask is fun for kids to make for carnival or a ‘masked ball’ themed party! It is quick and simple to make, and very effective!

You require: * Scrap cardboard * Coloured feathers * Lolly stick * Sequins, beads, glitter * Glue The method: * First, cut your mask shape out of scrap cardboard. You can use mask templates if you like. Cut the same shape of coloured card, fabric, foam or felt and set aside.

* Apply white glue to the front of the scrap card, and add a row of pretty coloured feathers along the top of the mask. * Glue a lolly stick (popsicle stick) on one side. * Now put some more glue on top of the lolly stick, and press the fabric shape on top so that the lolly stick and feathers are sandwiched between the two layers. * Leave to dry. * Decorate the front of the mask with sequins, beads or glitter.

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That's the trouble with you young people. You think... you know everything. In my life I already forgot more than you ever know.” Every time I feel irritated at the recurrent questionings of my next door neighbour’s grandfather, I remember these words from Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel Anansi Boys.

Having spent their lives working hard, earning a living with respect and dignity, the elderly people expect to do the same in the latter phase of their lives

Old age is the most fragile of all the phases of one’s life and needs to be treated with utmost compassion and love.

Luckiest are the ones who continue to live among their families as cherished seniors. For those who, for some reason, aren’t that lucky, old-age homes provide a roof over their heads. Nirmal Chhaya stands

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head and shoulders above the rest. I was first skeptical about an old-age home that charged more than what could qualify as a charitable rent.

But once I stepped into the premises and observed the place and its inmates, I couldn’t agree more with Geeta Bhasin that the idea was to 'create a happy old-age home’. She elaborates, “We wanted to start a home for senior citizens but all such places I had seen so far were sad and depressing. I wanted to create a happy place, where old people could eat, live and pray happily.”

A homeopathic doctor and practitioner, who looks after the home, she refuses to tag a designation with her name, other than the home-doctor.

The idea was to create a happy place for senior citizens How it started?

Managed by the Lachman Dass Devki Devi Bhasin Charitable Trust, this non-profit, non-governmental organisation was started five years ago in 2009, with S K Bhasin as the Chairman. The motive was clear, that of providing not just a place to stay for the elderly, but a cordial home where they were loved and cared for. “I lost an aunt to poor old-age homes. She couldn’t move to Simla with us, and our business wouldn’t allow us to settle in Delhi.

This left a deep mark in my memory, and Nirmal Chhaya was incepted.

We made use of some land we had in Delhi and developed this place,” he reminisces, overlooking the beautiful resort-like structure, surrounded by lush green grass and trees, making it difficult to believe its location within the busy Chattarpur area of Delhi.

How it works?

The home is spread over one acre of land and is absolutely cut off from the cacophony of the city, providing a perfect setting for a peaceful stay.

S P Khanna, a contended resident of the Nirmal Chhaya family, says, “A little glimpse of the Almighty is possible only by staying quiet.” The

Sharing the Social Responsibility People not associated with the home may also contribute in their own capacity by: • ‘Adopting an Elderly’ by paying the expenses of Nirmal Chhaya, and giving a home to a needful senior

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Counselling the Elders Arranging social programmes Providing physiotherapy sessions Arranging regular doctors’ visits Spending time with the elderly and making them feel wanted and part of society

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Concessions in transportation: Road, Railways and Air travel with varying discounts

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Tax benefits: Extension of exemption limit in income tax to seniors at `2,50,000

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Insurance-cum pension plans: Schemes to give pensions ranging from `500 to `5,000 to the vulnerable section of the society

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Priority to complains: Registering telecommunication complaints of senior citizens Special clinics: Select hospitals of New Delhi have established special clinics to provide services for senior citizens on Sundays between 10 am to 12 noon

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Left: Having lunch together Below: Enjoying a game of carrom

Staying here gives us a sense of independence building has 30 rooms with all basic amenities and can house 40 people in all. Currently, there are some 20 odd inmates staying at Nirmal Chhaya. It has a permanent staff of 20 individuals, including gardeners, male and female domestic help, cook, caretaker, etc.

enjoying peace

It is a tranquil place where people can stay with open and flexible regulations, for as small a duration as just 2-3 months and as long as they like. The only pre-requisite is a minimum age of 60. People who have their children working abroad and don’t have anyone to take care of them at home form the major chunk of residents. A dedicated staff takes care of them all the time. All their regular old age problems are treated with homeopathy, a peaceful environment and fresh air. The residents have the liberty to take up in-house recreational activities like carrom, playing cards, watching TV, listening to music, attending satsangs

or just taking relaxed walks, or develop a hobby of their own.

“This is a time for our spiritual development and its unfair to expect something like this within our children’s households. Staying here gives us a sense of independence.

And the food is also perfect to our liking,” says Usha Saxena, who has been living here for a year. “It’s our priority to provide a regimented yet tasteful appetite to our residents. At this age people look forward from one meal to the next. So there is absolutely no compromise on this front,” informs Geeta.

Another resident couple, the Goyals, makes it clear, “We have come here willingly. It’s not like we are a burden to our family or discarded by society.”

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clampsia literally means a ‘bolt from the blue’, a condition only seen in pregnancy where the pregnant lady starts throwing convulsions. This is associated with very high blood pressure, dysfunction in other organ systems such as kidney, liver, heart and the blood clotting system, and can lead to death of the fetus as well as the mother unless timely help is given to her.

It is preceded by a state known as preeclampsia. This is where hypertension in some form occurs in 15-20% of pregnancies, associated with signs of damage to the kidney and proteins start getting excreted in the maternal urine.

This is seen in 3-8% of pregnancies and is a major cause (15%-20%) of maternal deaths in developing countries. It can also lead to fetal growth restriction, pre-term birth and neo-natal deaths. Sadly, developing countries still lag behind the West in identifying and managing this condition, mainly because of late presentation of cases.

Causes Experts believe that many cases of pre-eclampsia actually begin early in pregnancy, well before any symptom becomes evident, and that they are related to reduced blood flow to the placenta.

This could happen if the placenta fails to implant properly in the lining of the uterus and the arteries in that area do not dilate as they should (poor trophoblastic reaction), so less blood gets to the placenta. This, along with placental oxidative stress, can lead to the manifestation of frank disease.

Conditions such as chronic hypertension and diabetes can also reduce the blood flow to the placenta.

Identifying pre-eclampsia It generally tends to develop after 20 weeks of pregnancy, during or even after delivery. Vigilance is needed until the blood pressure comes down which may take a few weeks. The doctor should

The purpose of this article is to create awareness about this disease so that it can be identified early.

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Pregnancy and the Pre-eclampsia – Eclampsia spectrum

be informed immediately if excessive or sudden swelling of feet or ankles is noticed. This is caused by water retention which can also lead to rapid weight gain. So let the doctor know if more than half a kilo weight is gained in a week.

• With severe pre-eclampsia, women may experience other warning signs such as severe or persistent headache • Vision changes, including double vision, blurriness, seeing spots or flashing lights, light sensitivity, or temporary loss of vision • Intense pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen • Nausea and vomiting

Who is at risk for pre-eclampsia?

All pregnant women are at risk, but certain factors increase the likelihood of pre-eclampsia, such as: • First pregnancy • Maternal age ≥ 40 years • ≥ 10 years since last baby • BMI ≥ 26 • A previous personal or family history of Pre-eclampsia • Chronic hypertension • Multiple pregnancy (Carrying two or more babies) • Pre-existing medical conditions with blood clotting disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, or an auto-immune disease Risks to the baby and mother • Maternal Complications • Eclampsia • Cerebrovascular haemorrhage • Liver problems • Disturbance of blood coagulation • Kidney failure • Pulmonary oedema • Fetal Complications • Intrauterine growth retardation which leads to low birth weight

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Placenta abruption Fetal distress (due to oxygen deprivation) Diagnosis If your blood pressure is elevated (> 140/90) and you have protein in your urine (> 300 mg/24 hrs), you'll be diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, but it is important to remember that hypertension and urine protein are not invariable.

Treatment If you have Pre-eclampsia, delivery of the baby is the best way to protect you and your baby. This isn't always possible, because it may be too early for the baby to live outside of the womb. If delivery isn't possible because its too early in your pregnancy, steps can be taken to manage the condition until the baby can be delivered. These steps include making your blood pressure drop, with bed rest or medicines and keeping a close eye on you and your baby.

Prediction of pre-eclampsia during Pregnancy Current method is to use Doppler ultrasound of the uterine artery waveforms as a general screening test for Pre-eclampsia.

New markers are constantly being evaluated and estimation of a Placental growth factor (PLGF), a vasodilator which plays a major role in pregnancy associated vasodilatation and increased kidney filtration, is reduced before pre-eclampsia.

Measuring the levels of PLGF in maternal blood and its relationship with soluable flt1, another biomarker, shows promise and is readily available. Combining Uterine artery Doppler with biomarkers like PLGF and sflt-1 can improve the positive predictive value of Pre-eclampsia.

Dr. Anita Kaul Head of Department for Fetal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

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ith the help of enthusiastic volunteers at Nayi Udaan, deeper social and motivational messages are subtly intertwined with recreational events. From art workshops to career counseling sessions, the brilliantly supportive team at Nayi Udaan has come a long way in two years since its inception. This August, the team organised an exhibition offering a platform for the less priviledged women to share their stories of fighting for their rights.

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Advanced medical facilities in states like Karnataka put India in an advantageous position to tap the global opportunities.

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ndia is a leading player in the medical sector. As per a recent study, many people from the US and other western countries are travelling to India, particularly Bengaluru in Karnataka, for less-expensive cosmetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty or breast augmentation procedure. The most popular treatments sought in India by foreigners are alternative medicine, bone-marrow transplant, cardiac bypass, eye surgery and hip replacement. India is known, in particular, for heart surgery, hip resurfacing and other areas of advanced medicine. Also leisure aspect

medical travelling/wellness tourism may be included on such medical travel trips.

Prompted by the ease and relatively low costs of travel, more patients from these countries are travelling to India to access less-costly medical and surgical procedures.

Indian hospitals have invested heavily in order to attract medical tourists to India. They have set up hospitals in major cities and tourism destinations with the intention of attracting non-residents from the world over. They also have put in place the latest medical infrastructure to attract

tourists to India. Karnataka is one such state that boasts world-class medical facilities. A combination of three key factors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quality, availability and cost has been key factors in fuelling the phenomenal growth witnessed in the Indian medical tourism industry.

In the last few years, Karnataka has emerged as a hotspot for healthcare tourism. Having the highest number of approved health systems and alternative therapies in India, along with some ISO certified government-owned hospitals and private institutions which provide international-quality services,

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hospitals in Karnataka treat around 10,000 health tourists every year.

The cost of healthcare and waiting time is more in the US & European countries, and hence there is a wider scope for medical tourism in Karnataka since the super specialty hospitals are offering medico and clinical facility in line with international standards. Even the cost of treatment and hospitalisation is affordable to foreign patients.

Bengaluru and Mysore, together with their many super-specialty hospitals and ISO-certified government hospitals are attracting a large number of global tourists and corporate customers.

Karnataka is looking at snaring at least 20 per cent of the 3.2 lakh total international inflow as healthcare tourists as per a statement.

In order to attract more healthcare tourists, the Karnataka State Government is focussing on showcasing its top-class corporate and government hospitals and star hotels as the new business opportunity, offering the best mix of cost-effective

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The ‘health city concept’ is gaining prevalence with the presence of specialised medical research medical treatment and tourist proposition.

Strength of the state

The healthcare scenario in Karnataka is changing rapidly with corporate and foreign hospitals setting up multispeciality centres offering high quality healthcare.

The ‘health city concept’ is gaining prevalence with the presence of specialised medical research, collaboration with healthcare operators and a self sustaining health cluster, including hospitals, wellness, and residential centres such as Narayana Health City.

India’s competitive advantage lies in lower production and research cost, its large pool of low cost technical and scientifically trained personnel, and large number of compliance certified manufacturers and service providers. India’s healthcare

one are the days when a dreaded heart operation entailed cracking open your breastbone, and ensuing recovery took months. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery has changed almost 70% of all conventional cardiac operations which can be done by the Cardiac LIS technique.

Pioneering current-day practice is Cardiac Least Invasive Surgery, or simply Cardiac LIS- the most advanced form of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, where not only is the incision size small, but also the pain, blood loss, hospital stay and requirement for strong antibiotics, the least! The ‘Keyhole’ access to the heart is facilitated by video-endoscopes, specialised instrumentation, three-dimensional projections, minimal tissue disruption and negligent blood loss. Housing the only Biplane Hybrid Catheterisation Lab in the country, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore, has the most advanced operating suite for all Cardiac LIS procedures, including multivessel Beating Heart Bypass surgery, Aortic valve replacements, Mitral and Tricuspid valve repairs or replacements, Closure of holes in the heart, Single-sitting combined angioplasty and surgical procedures.

“Twenty years ago, everybody was skeptical about a laparoscopic abdominal operation, when today it has become the rule. Cardiac LIS is at that same crossroad. It is the future of cardiac surgery, being performed in our hospital today!”

As per Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Group CEO, Sakra World Hospital, “At Sakra we are committed to do cutting edge work which is done by highly skilled team of doctors and ably supported by equally competent staff and high-end technology.”

Dr. Adil Sadiq, Senior Consultant & Head - Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore.

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The city of Bengaluru offers a mix of traditional systems like ayurveda and yoga, and modern medical expertise.

Poised to capture the health tourism market that currently thrives in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, it has the highest number of approved health systems and alternative therapies. Its multi-disciplinary super-specialty Wockhardt Hospital has conducted many landmark surgeries from 2006 onward. Positioned as a superspecialty hospital, its focus is on cardiac, orthopaedic, neurosciences, minimal access surgery and women & child services.

Today, Bengaluru has the credit of performing the

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highest number of cardiac surgeries in India with over 30% of paediatric cardiac surgeries. And over a period of time, the city has evolved as a home for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Bengaluru has been acknowledged as the city with the highest number of multi-specialty medical centres catering to international patients. These hospitals have proven clinical competence and clinical delivery systems. Some of the hospitals which have worldclass facilities are: A. J Hospital and Research Centre, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Hosmat Hospital, Mallige Medical Centre, Mallya Hospital, Manipal, Sagar Apollo, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru Kidney Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Rajan Speech and Healing Centre and Shekar Nethrayalaya.

Challenges

The healthcare sector in India is poised for rapid

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arayana Nethralaya strives to provide the best-corrected vision to our patients preferably without any external aids like spectacles or contact lenses.

To provide the same, we are equipped with modern imaging and diagnostic facilities. We offer several treatment options to provide unmatched postoperative Dr.Rohit Shetty unaided visual results.

Vice Chairman Narayana Nethralaya Our diagnostic workup Postgraduate Institute of includes three topographers Ophthalmology, Head of (Pentacam, Galilei and Orbscan) departments of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, and aberrometers (iTrace and OPD Neuro-ophthalmology and III) to ensure optimal selection Electrophysiology of the right surgery for the right patient. For the LASIK procedure, the surgeon creates a micro thin corneal flap, which is then lifted to expose the inner cornea for tissue ablation by an excimer laser. The first step of creating the flap can be made either with an ultrathin blade call microkeratome (blade LASIK) or with laser (blade free LASIK). The Femto Second laser introduced the concept of blade-free LASIK and surgeons have found statistically and clinically significant differences in the vision patients achieve when the laser is used to make the corneal flap.

The same Femto Second laser can also be used to extract a refractive lenticule without creating a flap on the cornea.

This is the latest procedure known as Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). With its excellent safety profile, patient comfort and superior visual outcomes, Blade free LASIK and SMILE are among the fastest-growing refractive surgical techniques in the country today. Narayana Nethralaya has three Femtosecond laser machines – Wavelight FS-200, IntraLase™ and Zeiss VISUMAX, providing safety, precision and accuracy.

Photorefractive keratectomy was the first type of laser eye surgery for vision correction and is still commonly performed and offers advantages over LASIK for some patients. In PRK, the cornea’s entire outer layer is removed to expose the area and the excimer laser then sculpts the stromal layer of the cornea to correct your refractive error.

Our competent refractive surgeons perform over 10,000 surgeries annually. There is an option for patients across age groups with a wide range of refractive errors.

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growth in the medium term.

However, Indian healthcare expenditure is still among the lowest globally, and there are significant challenges to be addressed both in terms of accessibility of healthcare service and quality of patient care.

• Since, the state offers quality healthcare at affordable prices, there is a need to emphasise the marketing and packaging of medical tourism in Karnataka.

• Connecting the state to all major national and international cities is the need of the hour.

• Infrastructure facilities need to be improved.

• Security and safety of international visitors is of prime concern.

• There is a need to improve our services

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by training nurses in the front desk in the latest technology.

There should be a separate and quicker arrangement of getting visa and immigration for medical tourists.

A new treatment arrives in India

Participation of private sector

The private sector has evolved a multi-pronged approach to increase accessibility and penetration. It has tackled the issue of lifestyle-related diseases with the development of high-end tertiary care facilities. Also, new delivery models such as day-care centres, single-specialty hospitals, end-of-life care centres, etc., are on the horizon to service larger sections of the population and address specific needs.

The public sector is keen to continue to encourage private investment in the healthcare

The Anodyne® Therapy System, a medical device used in the United States of America and Europe, is now available in India. This device is a breakthrough in the treatment of neuropathy—a condition that often leads to non-healing ulcers and amputations. Jennifer Turtzo, International Director of Anodyne Therapy LLC, explains, “This device has been used with exceptional outcomes in the United States for 15 years, and we are thrilled to have our products available for both healthcare professionals and consumers in India.”

The system emits infrared light at a specific wavelength of 890 nm. These treatment pads are placed on the affected area of the body for 30-minute sessions. This wavelength of light stimulates the release of nitric oxide, a naturally occurring chemical in the body. The release of this chemical in the microvasculature improves circulation and nerve function, effectively reducing pain and improving healing. The patient feels no pain with this treatment, and there are no known negative side effects or drug interactions.

While these products do not cure diabetes or the complications associated with it, they address the burning, stinging and numbing sensations felt by those affected; and simultaneously reduce the risk of development of foot and lower leg ulcers. Jennifer notes, “It is our company’s mission to improve the quality of life for people suffering from peripheral neuropathies and non-healing ulcers. As India has a high number of people suffering from diabetes, it is important that we reach out to both medical and private communities to inform them about this effective treatment approach.”

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sector and is now developing Public– Private Partnerships, i.e., PPP models to improve availability of healthcare services and provide healthcare financing.

Under the State Government’s medical tourism project, some new ISO 9000 certified district hospitals strategically located at tourist spots in Mandya, Hubli, Chitradurga, Kolar, Belgaum and the Vani Vilas Hospital in Bengaluru have been made fully functional to handle tourist emergencies.

In recent times, the state has witnessed an investment of more than `445 crore in corporate hospitals, as a part of brown field and green field projects.

Karnataka is one of the most preferred destinations in the country with its salubrious climate, good connectivity, large English speaking and educated medical staff and super-

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The state has witnessed an investment more than `445 cr in corporate hospitals specialty hospitals — all creating the perfect combination to provide excellent advanced medical care. Now, to attract more people, the emphasis is on vacation plus treatment and special packages have been planned for this. On the anvil is another plan to make the medical tourists and their relatives stay in the hospital complex with all the luxuries a hotel provides. Karnataka has a number of hospitals, large pool of doctors, nurses & supporting staff with required specialisation and expertise and the language advantage (English speaking skills) servicing patients.

Pharmacists aren’t just there to dispense medications. He is your most accessible healthcare provider. He is the driving force behind discovering new medicines . He is the key that unlocks all you need to know about your medicine. He is with you in your sickness and in health. He can advice you on the side effects, interactions with other drugs, and a whole lot more. He is your ‘ FRIENDLY Pharmacist.

Pharmacists job besides filling prescriptions is to offer advice and dispense information about medication side effects, disease prevention, nutrition, tobacco cessation, diabetes management, and more. If you have the time!

A Pharmacist is an expert on medicines and possesses competencies to understand the disease, the diagnosis made by the physician and the the medication which he is to dispense to the patient, besides the science and the technology that goes behind the discovery, development and manufacture of medicines.

Here are just some of the things your pharmacist can help you do: 1. Review your entire medication record for potential interactions, see if you’re taking drugs with duplicate effects, and check on prescription refills.

2. Help you learn what to take when. Is your asthma medication taken during an attack or all the time? Can you have milk along with your antibiotic? When should you take your new birth control pill? Your pharmacist has the scoop.

3. Ease side effects. Is the Aspirin you are taking causing a burning sensation? Is your blood pressure drug causing impotence? Or is your antidepressant robbing you of sexual desire? A schedule change could do the trick, or your pharmacist might offer options you can discuss with your doctor.

4. Pocket savings. Medication bills skyrocketing? Talk to your pharmacist. A generic medication might take the place of a new-to-the-market prescription brand that is priced highly.

Yes, your pharmacist can do more than just counting your pills! Know your pharmacist and you will know your health!

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Come Autumn and it's time to soar high in the festive spirit.

Durga Puja - the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of India. An occasion for reunion and rejuvenation, it is a celebration of traditional culture and customs. Indulge in the entire process of Durga Puja through this photo feature.

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1. Sindur Khela is celebrated on the last day of Durga Puja where married women apply vermillion on each other after offering prayers to Durga.

2. offering sindur to the goddess 3. bidding farewell to the Goddess on Durga Visarjan day

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Let the drums roll Come September, India awakens to a whole new world of festivities. Here is a glimpse of India during this season.

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Navratri Festival

Navratri is that time of the year when the clapping of dandiya sticks are heard and feet tapping music gets you grooving to some most delectable numbers from Bollywood. Though these festive nine days are dedicated to Shakti or the nine forms of Goddess Durga, people across the country have their unique way of celebrating the festival.

Navratri is a festival celebrated twice a year in the Hindu months of Chaitra or Vasant, i.e., at the onset of summer, and Sharad, at the onset of winters. Both celebrations centre around the worship of Goddess Shakti.

Navratri in Gujarat is a nine-day cultural extravaganza, punctuated with devotional songs and dances, made popular as Dandiya Raas and Garba Raas. Also, jaagran is observed by many, with devotees staying awake through the night to appease the goddess.

In West Bengal, devotees commence their Navratri celebrations by worshipping Goddess Durga, till the 10th day when they immerse the idols in water.

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When: Sept 25-Oct 3 Where: Across India

jaipur shopping festival promises to bring a host of fun events, gala celebrations, etc. there are many raffle tickets, discounts, offers and prizes to be won. enjoy shopping at the city's famous bazaars and malls. when: sept 25- oct 23 September 2014 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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Onam Onam, a state festival of Kerala, encompasses boat races, song and dance, and lots of good food. The festival keeps alive the legend of an ancient ruler called Mahabali, who is believed to visit his subjects, the people of Kerala, during Onam.

Preparations for Onam start 10 days in advance.

Homes are cleaned and thresholds are decorated with a carpet of flowers called Pookalam, and there is a feast of delicacies such as the immensely popular rice pudding, payasam.

Prayers take place in homes and temples, and grand processions include richly caparisoned elephants,

dancers and musicians, accompanied by fireworks and cheering crowds.

The most important feature of Onam celebrations is a grand feast known as Onasadya that is prepared on Thiruonam, an important day of celebrations. Essentially a nine course meal, it comprises 11-13 dishes and is traditionally served on a banana leaf. Kathakali performances and boat races, locally known as Vallamkali, are permanent fixtures during this period. The towns of Kottayam and Aranmula are famous for their boat races.

On the 10th day, the state is decked up with fresh flowers.

When: September 7 Where: Kerala

Dasara is the most extravagant festival of Mysore. This festival has been celebrated in Mysore with great pomp and show since centuries. It is a Royal festival where the royal family of Mysore performs special pooja.

During the 10 day festivities, every street and corner is bustling with activity. The Palace and other important buildings are illuminated. Cultural programmes by famous artists are arranged in the Palace along with Sports, Wrestling, Poet's meet, Food Festival, Film Festival, etc.

Some traditional items of the royal family also form part of the procession. The main attraction of the procession is the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari kept in the golden howdah on top of a decorated elephant.

The Vijayadashami procession, held on the tenth day begins, at the Mysore Palace and ends at the Banni Mantapa grounds, traveling a distance of about 2.5 miles.

The procession is followed by a torch light procession in the evening and a stunning display of fireworks.

When: October 3-4 Where: Mysore

Aranmula Snake Boat Race The Aranmula Boat Race is a two-day religious occasion that forms part of Onam celebrations.

Position yourself on the banks of the Pampa River near the temple in Aranmula to witness the event.

Traditionally dressed rowers are accompanied by groups of 25 singers.

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The snake boats, called Palliyodams, form part of a temple ritual. The boats are adorned with silk and golden glittery umbrellas and there is a crew of more than 100 men rowing the boat.

When: September 10 Where: Pampa River at Aranmula, near Chengannur, south of Alleppey in Kerala

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The head of Uber says he wants people to stop buying cars.

But how dependable are these services? Let's find out...

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1) Uber

Perhaps, the most convenient and easy to use hire-a-taxi app, it works for realtime bookings for those who need a cab instantly.

There are no receipts, no physical money involved and the charges are automatically debited from your credit card account. On booking a

cab, the app sends you driver details like his picture, car mode, etc., which can be shared with your dear ones with a single tap.

2) Olacabs

The app rides high on the wide appreciation of its ‘Ride Now’ feature that allows users to hail the nearest cab. The app is ergonomically built on the line of one-tap features: letting you book single/multiple cabs with a

single touch.

A ‘Ride Later’ feature helps you schedule a cab pickup at a later time. Aided by the location settings, a user can see the nearest cab and track its assigned cab's movement on the map. A built-in rate card gives you a heads up of the charges you will incur.

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3) Easycabs

This app lets you book, track and know the details of the cab. In addition, it feeds you live updates from traffline.com, informing you of the state of traffic on the route you are taking. It also lets you create and manage a personal profile, reserve cab service, and tag favourite locations so as to get frequent reservations to those places. It also lets you modify, as well as cancel reservations.

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This app service incorporates a number of major radio taxi operators in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. Some of the operators under the Taxi Cab Hire India service are Viira and ForShe (women-only cab service in Mumbai), Olacabs, Getmecab, Tabcab etc.

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6) Taxi For Sure

This company taps the local vendors who are relatively easily available.

Moreover, the app is by far the most intuitive as it tracks your travelling history and accordingly suggests similar travel routes on logging-in the next time.

This service also turned out to be the most affordable.

7) taxi pixi

This third party app lets users scroll through the type of car and book one according to its availability in your vicinity.

This is coupled with a metre that shows the higher/lower likelihood of you getting the cab. Besides being functional in majority of major Indian cities like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune, the same app can be used in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore.

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8) Tab Cab

Similar interface to other apps, with a map and location enabled booking system. What stands out is the airport pick-up tab that showcases the airport (both international and national terminals) and books a pick up right from there. If you are a frequent flier then this is the app for you. Also, one tap cancelling and call the driver feature add up to the peace of mind.

9) Just Cab It

Another radio taxi booking app. The taxi booking is sent directly to all drivers belonging to different cab operators like Mega Cabs, Meru Cabs, Easy cabs et al. Economy taxi, Economy plus taxi, regular radio taxi and premium/SUV taxi can be called through the app. Currently only available in the Delhi NCR region, we managed to get a cab in no time.

10) Meru Cabs

Despite company claims that you can book a cab in 60 seconds, it is a little difficult to do it. The cab, once booked, may not be on time, often you may have to pay more than what was initially confirmed to you.

try these apps too FolksVagn is an easy to use car-pooling app. It works on the wallet feature; hence you can’t book rides if you don’t have money in your online wallet. It charges ` 3.50 per kilometer from each passenger and keeps the amount in escrow until the ride is finished and is approved by both parties. Rs 3 is paid to the owner of the car and remaining 50 paise is charged by FolksVagn. There is no membership fee and charges are on per ride basis.

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Daawat-E-Ishq Release Date: Sept 5 Cast: Parineeti Chopra, Aditya Roy Kapur Director: Habib Faisal Mary Kom Release Date: Sept 5 Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Minakkshi Kalitaa, Zachary Coffin, Shishir Sharma, Danny Denzongpa Director: Omung Kumar

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Fanny is still alive or dead, the five characters who come together actually discover themselves in the course of this journey. Love, emotions, betrayal, expectations, hope and disillusion add a variety of colour in order to define the mood of this movie. At times funny, at times quirky, with a hint of thrill and drama thrown in, it is a must watch entertainer.

Khoobsurat Release Date: Sept 19 Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Kirron Kher, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Ratna Pathak, Amir Raza Hussain, Aditi Rao Hydari Director: Shashanka Ghosh

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Hollywood Release Date: Sept 26 Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chloe Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo Director: Antoine Fuqua The Equalizer With an aim of living a quiet life in Boston, Denzel Washington plays out the character of McCall, a former black ops commando who goes to the extent of faking his own death.

But he soon has to come out of this selfimposed retirement to rescue a girl, Teri (Chloe Grace Moretz). He also faces a bigger challenge as he comes face to face with Russian gangsters.

In order to be ‘The Equalizer’ himself, he serves vengeance against those who brutalise the helpless.

An engaging screenplay and intense drama to keep the audience waiting for more.

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(3D) Dolphin Tale 2 Release Date: Sept 12 Cast: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd Director: Charles Martin Smith

This Is Where I Leave You Release Date: Sept 19 Cast: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey Director: Shawn Levy The Boxtrolls Release Date: Sept 26 Cast: Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Elle Fanning, Nick Frost Director: Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi

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Interesting reads Rules of The Game

This is a precious little book that offers you an insight into the mechanism of winning. The author treats career as a game and urges his readers to chalk out their own rules, by improving at a personal level thus making a lasting impact at the professional front as well. Every chapter commences with an interview of a public figure who has reached a certain level of success that the book claims to guide a reader to.

Author: Sumit D Chowdhury Publication: Bloomsbury India Price: `399

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This is a thrilling murder mystery of Owen Quine, a novelist who goes missing with some dark secrets about the people whom he was working on for his yet to be published novel. His wife commissions Cormoran Strike to find him, who not only discovers Quine brutally murdered but also the fact that this time he was dealing with the worst killer in his career so far.

Author: Robert Galbraith Publication: Hachette India Price: `699

Mr. Mercedes

This is the latest by the master of the macabre. A crazed man, out of nowhere, strikes dozens of people at a job fair with his Mercedes-Benz, killing eight people and leaving fifteen injured, and disappears as mysteriously.

Billy Hodges, an ex-cop investigates this dead end case as he gets information that the killer is going to strike again. This is the first book in a projected trilogy.

Author: Stephen King Publication: Hachette India Price: `699

The book is an essence of many intense discussions with and success secrets of 5 extraordinary individuals who are among the most successful business leaders of the country. The authors, themselves successful business leaders of India Homes and Dabur Food Ltd, respectively, have combined their own experience with a categorically themed abstraction of the learnings of these business titans, in this racy read.

Author: Samarjit Singh and Amit Burman with Pooja S. Mehta Publication: Rupa Publications India Price: `495

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Forecast for september 2014

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Aries

Take a break from travelling. Those working away from home may feel homesick.

An encounter with someone from the opposite camp is likely. Meeting deadline for a time consuming job can take all night. A boost in salary and perks is indicated.

Good Luck Tip: Southeast is the universal wealth corner.

Energise it by placing a leafy green plant or a something with red and golden combination.

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You will be instrumental in seeing something important to its logical conclusion.

Special treatment is likely to be accorded to some at work. Your academic talents are likely to be realised. A pending payment may be received. Earning goodwill for your helpful nature is possible. Romance will be most happening.

Good Luck Tip: Keep plants in your home, office, etc. This will promote prosperity and harmony. Avoid cactus.

Sagittarius

Invitation to an out-of-town wedding/function will be an excellent break from daily routine. Stay away from gossip on the family front. Those hoping for promotion may face tough competition. You will have enough to loan money to someone close. Health poses no problems.

Good Luck Tip: Children must not sleep on the floor as it may cause them to get sick often.

They should sleep in beds with space beneath them.

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Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Good Luck Tip: A marble table at house attracts work stress.

Replace it with a wooden one.

Good Luck Tip: Place a tabletop fountain on your desk, living room or kitchen. Keep it clean.

This enhances good health.

Good Luck Tip: Hang small bells together with red thread/ ribbon outside the main door of your home or office to bring good luck.

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

It’s time to focus on the academic front.

Pleasing higher ups will serve no purpose, unless you become result-oriented. On the family front, you will take a stand on an issue. Someone you don’t exactly like may call on you, so be as nice as possible. Be careful in what you promise on the romantic front, as you may have a trying time keeping it.

Socially, your reputation is likely to soar, as you keep in touch with all. People you have helped may repay your kindness. Deal tactfully with an elderly person in the family.

Some of you will succeed in sorting out a financial muddle.

Balanced diet will carry you far on the health front.

Don’t take any issue lightly at work.

Seemingly wasteful expenses on the family front may keep you on a short fuse. Showdown with spouse or a family member is possible. Lover may seem moody, so don’t lose your cool.

Hit the road to relax. Look into the legal aspects of a property issue.

The fruits of your sound investments have arrived. Someone will reciprocate for all the good that you have done for them.

Your enthusiasm over an issue is likely to rub off on the family. Vacation can become a possibility. Some youngsters may opt for summer camp.

A windfall can be expected, as a chance to earn well comes to you. At times it is better to grin and bear it, instead of becoming argumentative. Your winning ideas may have few takers on the professional front, so be more convincing. A long-term romance can begin to lose its fizz, if not nurtured.

Spouse may hold you accountable for neglecting something important. You may need to drop hints about promises made by lover. Road users may need to be alert while travelling.

You will need to be assertive enough to share your work in office. Enjoying extra time on the academic front may not be possible.

Good Luck Tip: Remove clutter from the centre of your house to get rid of negative energy.

Good Luck Tip: Place the aquarium in the living room but never in the bedroom. A goldfish will activate good luck.

Good Luck Tip: Keep your bathroom clean and the door closed to prevent flow of negative energy inside.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Good Luck Tip: Avoid mirrors facing your bed as it can attract a third party to the relationship.

Good Luck Tip: Ensure that the stove is not opposite the refrigerator, washing machine or sink. Fire and water clashes lead to disagreements within family.

Good Luck Tip: Dying or dead plants attract negative energy.

Fresh plants signify growth; use them as many as you can.

Something that you do well will be evident at work. An exhibition/ event can push you to the forefront in academics. Some may shift residence due to transfer. Fresh entrepreneurs will be able to succeed in stabilising themselves. You will need to win over someone regarding an issue. Love blossoms for those feeling lonely.

A changed attitude on the professional front will help you succeed. Delay may make you miss something important on the academic front. Some newlyweds may face adjustment problems. Over familiarity with the one you love threatens to make the relationship stagnant.

Don’t get careless on the road.

You will get rid of the feeling of inadequacy and will bounce back on the academic front.

Those in business will find things brightening up on the financial front. A swift victory is assured for those in a legal tangle. A positive outlook will help make home a happy place.

Enjoying a picnic or excursion with friends is possible.

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andu portrays the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati.

Her pavilion still gazes down at Baz Bahadur’s palace, a magnificent expression of Afghan architecture.

Perched along the Vindhyan ranges at an altitude of 2,000 feet, Mandu was originally the fort-capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa.

Towards the end of the 13th century, it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, the first of whom renamed it Shadiabad-the City of joy. Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem. There are 12 gateways, the most notable being Delhi Darwaza, the main entrance to the fortress city.

Jahaz Mahal, a 120 m-long ‘ship palace’ built between the two artificial lakes, Munj Talao and Kapur Talao, is an elegant two-storied palace. It has open pavilions, balconies overhanging the water and open terrace. Hindola Mahal is an audience hall. It derives the name of ‘ Swinging Palace’ from its sloping sidewalls. To the west

of Hindola Mahal, there are several unidentified buildings which still bear traces of their past grandeur. Amidst these is an elaborately constructed well called Champa Baoli which is connected with underground vaulted rooms where arrangements for cold and hot water were made.

Roopmati’s pavilion was originally built as an army observation post.

From its hilltop perch, this graceful structure with its two pavilions was a retreat of the lovely queen, from where she could see Baz Bahadur’s Palace and the Narmada flowing through the Nimar plains far below.

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The pure white American Fine Vest of the Premiumz range is finely knitted with extra long staple American cotton, which is 45% stronger than regular cotton.

Crafted with a unique single stitch to give a modern and fine look, it is extremely soft and ultralight on the skin. Its unique square shape neck is ideal to team up with t-shirts and shirts.

ONN Premiumz Briefs and Boxers are made up of ultra-fine LYCRA fabric that redefines the level of comfort.

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Rich in good antioxidants and displays an impressive range of pharmacological activities. It is an ancient remedy against anxiety, stomach ailments, fever, flu, chest congestion, nausea and is also used for regulating menstrual cycles or managing cramps during monthlies. It lends a powerful cleansing and purifying action to our body's natural detox systems.

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ith 79.4% load factor and 21% share of the domestic market, SpiceJet outperforms all other airlines in terms of loads, and is the only airline to gain share in the month.

SpiceJet Ltd achieved 79.4% load factor in July and increased domestic market share to 21%, as per DGCA traffic data covering the month of July 2014. Last year, SpiceJet’s load factor for July was 67.9%. SpiceJet is now the clear #2 airline in India in terms of domestic passenger share, with load factor almost 10 points ahead of the next highest loads carrier.

“Our increase in loads and share is the result of our new network, improved branding and product, and most importantly, our dynamic pricing and revenue management approach where we believe flying empty seats, which is the ultimate perishable commodity, is a waste especially for budget airlines, " said Mr Sanjiv

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SpiceJet connects Kolkata-BagdograKathmandu

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piceJet inaugurated on August 13, 2014, its first flight connecting Kolkata- Bagdogra-Kathmandu. The airline customers travelling from Kolkata and Bagdogra can now experience the beauty of the capital city of Nepal.

This flight will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

This is SpiceJet's second service to Kathmandu from India, enhancing its operations from the Tribhuvan International Airport. The airline already flies on the DelhiKathmandu route, offering 11 weekly direct flights. In the last three months SpiceJet has flown close to 46,700 customers on the Delhi-Kathmandu route and 5,260 customers have already booked the flights on the Kolkata-BagdograKathmandu connection.

“We are extremely pleased with the response received for our Kathmandu-Bagdogra-Kolkata connection. This direct service will provide our customers flying from either regions much more convenience in terms of connectivity and reach,” said Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet.

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Kapoor, Chief Operating Officer (COO), SpiceJet Ltd. “The entire SpiceJet family has put all their hearts into making SpiceJet grow in loads and share, flying fuller planes than ever before, demolishing the notion that you cannot fly full planes in lean season. This achievement is all the more remarkable since we have cut capacity this year, as part of our network rationalisation”, he added.

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n August 14, 2014, SpiceJet announced the resumption of flights to Bangkok, with a new daily flight from Kolkata. Earlier, SpiceJet used to operate to Bangkok from Bengaluru and Pune. Flight services on this route will commence from September 25, and this will be SpiceJet’s first direct international flight from Kolkata.

SpiceJet will be operating to Bangkok’s state-of-the-art Suvarnabhoomi airport from Kolkata, from where numerous onward domestic and international connections are available. The airline is offering an exciting all-inclusive introductory promotional one-way fare of just Rs 2,999 (KolkataBangkok)/THB 1,499 (BangkokKolkata) for a limited period.

Sanjiv Kapoor, COO, SpiceJet, said, “We believe there are tremendous opportunities in the Kolkata – Bangkok market, and this flight will

also connect passengers to and from other Indian destinations to Bangkok via Kolkata.” Referring to the upcoming festive season, he added “We have timed the launch of this flight to coincide with the start of the Durga

Pre-book your meals for better service

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piceJet announced on August 28, 2014 that customers with pre-purchased meals will be served first on board, post which normal sales procedure will start in the flight, effective September 1. The airline aims to encourage pre-booking of meals in order to ensure availability and reduce wastage on board. 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 on-board service efficiency. By carrying what is actually going to be consumed this, will further reduce wastage as well as serve as an important element in cost reduction”, said Mr. Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet Ltd. "This service change will also help us increase ancillary revenues, which together with innovative new products such as the all-new SpiceMAX, SpiceFlex, and Bag Out First will help us significantly increase ancillary revenues relative to previous levels", he added.

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Puja holidays and festive season. With Thailand offering Visa-on-Arrival for Indians, and with our unbelievably low introductory fare, there is no excuse now to postpone that long-planned Thailand holiday.”

maximum benefits with spicemax

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ntroducing yet another industry innovation, SpiceJet announces the all-new SpiceMax, a product that offers customers a lot more comfort and convenience for little more money.

Starting August 15, SpiceJet customers opting for SpiceMax seats will enjoy significantly extra legroom, with at least 6 inches more legroom compared to standard seats, a lot more personal space to work or relax, and with priority check-in at dedicated SpiceMax counters at major airports.

SpiceJet has reconfigured most ofits Boeing 737 fleet such that the first 5 rows now have this extra legroom.

SpiceJet becomes the only budget airline in India to offer significantly extra legroom, personal space, and comfort under the new product, SpiceMax. The introductory offer starts at `500 over and above the ticket price.

Kaneswaran Avili, SpiceJet’s Chief Commercial Officer, added, “In addition to providing an exciting new product for customers, SpiceMax will also be an important source of ancillary revenues for SpiceJet”. The airline has already modified two-thirds of its Boeing aircraft to introduce this product, and will gradually extend it to more aircraft.

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cabin crew

This month, we decided to shadow Stenia Jose, a SpiceJet cabin crew member, unravelling a day in her life.

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music on board

SpiceJet flights play soft 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, laid back 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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Santana Black Magic Woman This song was a huge hit for San Francisco Latin rock band Santana in 1970. What is less known though is that it is originally a Fleetwood Mac song, written by their founder, British guitarist Peter Green, in 1968.

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.

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Seals and Crofts Neil Young Get Closer Heart of Gold This Dylan-esque Neil Young hit from 1972 is one of a series of soft acoustic pieces which were written partly as a result of a back injury. Unable to stand for long periods of time, Young returned to his Get Closer is a song by acoustic guitar which he American soft rock duo could play sitting down.

Seals and Crofts, released as a single in 1976, with the semi-obssessive lyrics UB40 "Darling if you want me to Don’t Break My Heart be closer to you, get closer to me…. If you want me to love only you, then love only me".

Simon and Garfunkle Homeward Bound Written by Paul Simon in 1965, performed by the New York duo of Simon and Garfunkel, it describes Simon's longing to return home to his then girlfriend, who was in London.

Simon wrote the song at Widnes railway station during a long wait for a train; a commemorative plaque is displayed on the wall of the Liverpoolbound waiting room.

Paul Simon Kathy’s Song

Elton John Daniel Writers John and his This simple UB40 ballad from 1985 was a huge hit, lyricist Bernie Taupin received the 1973 Ivor and stirs many youthful memories amongst those Novello Award for Best Song Musically and of a certain age, evoking Lyrically, for this song. It Paul Simon moved to many first crushes and was inspired by the events England to pursue a solo slow dances from days career in 1965. There of the Vietnam War. gone by. he met Kathy Chitty Jose Feliciano Harry Chapin who later became his Rain Cat’s In The Cradle girlfriend and also was Performed by José the inspiration for 'Kathy's Feliciano, a Puerto Rican Song'. It was a haunting virtuoso guitarist blind tune that he wrote when from birth, singer and he was in New York while composer, this 1969 Kathy was still in England. song is included among his greatest. This track 'Cat's in the Cradle' is a Gordon Lightfoot will instantly bring back 1974 folk rock song by Sundown nostalgic memories of lazy Brooklyn-born Harry 'Sundown' is a song rainy days.

Chapin. The song is told

by Canadian folk artist by a father who is too The Beatles busy with work to spend Gordon Lightfoot, In My Life time with his son, offering released in March 1974.

The song's lyrics seem This was voted the best vague promises of song of all time by a panel spending time together in to describe a troubled of songwriters in a 2000 the 'future'. While wishing romantic relationship, with the narrator Mojo magazine poll. It to spend time with his recounting an affair is an autobiographical father, the son starts to with a "hard-loving song where John Lennon model himself on his reminisces about his father's behaviour, saying woman [who's] got me childhood. It was also that 'I'm going to be just feeling mean", a woman he couldn't trust to be played at Kurt Cobain’s like you, Dad'. faithful to him. funeral.

Neil Diamond Brooklyn Roads The song was Diamond’s first single for MCA records and introduced an epic, storytelling, orchestrated sound that he later became known for. It is an autobiographical tribute to growing up in Brooklyn.

Santana Samba Pa Ti A Latin-influenced instumentala track from the 1970 album Abraxas, the album's mix of rock, blues, jazz, salsa and other influences 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.

Crosby, Stills & Nash Just a song before I go

This was written

by Graham Nash in 1977 in Hawaii in about 20 minutes. There is an undercurrent of regret towards rootlessness, a feeling that Nash, born and raised in England, lived in California and was then living in Hawaii — might very well have had at the time.

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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 little 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 Little 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 Little 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 Little 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 Little 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 softly 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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Spotting

red chilli in the sky

SpiceJet's all new Boeing 737, christened 'Red Chilli', has been painted with the special 'With all our heart' livery. It features the pictures of actual SpiceJet Captains and Cabin Crew members. The airline organised a contest named the '#ISpottedSGRedChilli' contest, in July

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2014, where passengers were required to spot this particular aircraft to win prizes.

The best picture was clicked by Sriram Hariharan, who is the winner of the contest. Another picture clicked by one of the participants, Parthamesh, was appreciated by everyone.

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for sme travellers

SpiceJet offers innovative travel solutions for the 'SME Traveller’. Read on for a step-by-step insight into the process.

Step by step guide to booking SME tool: Step 1

SMEs who wish to register with SpiceJet must first log on to spiceJet.com, click on SME Traveller and register.

Step 2

On completing the registration formalities, an email with login ID and password will be sent to the registered email id. With these, registered SMEs can start booking tickets through SME Traveller. SMEs can either nominate and preregister employees by uploading employee profiles or get them registered as a part of the booking process.

Step 3 You are ready to book on SME Traveller. Login with your account information with the Login ID and password, and take advantage of the benefits under this programme.

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Complimentary web check-in Flexibility in rescheduling and cancellations The points to be redeemed will get converted into usable cash post travel. These points can then be used for the next travel for the same pax and be adjusted against the base fare only.

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spicejet offers firms with staff strength of up-to 50 travelling passengers their new 'sme traveller' solution.

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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. Thereafter, 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-book your meals to ensure assured meal of your choice 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.

Pre-booking is available up to 6 hours before departure, and hot meals are available on all Boeing flights over one hour duration.

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Step 3 Click on ‘I am done’ and proceed with finalising your booking. You are ready to enjoy your delicious meal onboard.

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hot meals

Passengers can purchase hot meals at the time of booking their ticket on spicejet.com, or add later under ‘manage my booking’ section, irrespective of where they have booked their ticket from.

munchies Apart from delicious hot meals, you can choose from the vast range of 'quick pick'. Be it something sweet or salty, a little tangy or nutty, satiate your every hunger pang.

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STARS OF SPICEJET Airport services Avik Adhikary Sr. CSE - Kolkata Base

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Haseen Bano CSE - Delhi Base Customer feedback: A passenger travelling on August 11, 2014, appreciated the service provided by Haseen during check-in.

Internal feedback: Haseen is a good and a diligent staff member.

Experience with SpiceJet: I am extremely satisfied and happy on being associated with SpiceJet. Ever since I joined this organisation, I have learned many things that help me in both my professional and personal growth. I will always serve passengers to the best of my ability, and I know that I will grow in this company.

Passenger feedback: I was on a flight back from Kolkata to Delhi in August. It was the end of a two-week long hectic trip and I was exhausted. All I needed was a good flight back to recover from it. Your executive at the check-in counter, Avik Adhikary, ensured just that.

He not only provided me with a pleasant check-in experience, but also gave me a good seat in the flight.

That is a minor thing for airlines as seats were available in those preferred locations, but the fact that Avik thought of the same and made my experience very satisfying is commendable.

Internal feedback: Avik has always been a motivating figure to the team and keeps up to the expectations of any assignment given to him.

He completes the task in time and also helps others. A good team player, he has been appreciated by the most of our team members for the energy level he displays.

Experience with SpiceJet: S - Service, P - Politeness, I - Innovation, C - Courtesy, E - Empathy, J - Joy, E Extraordinary, T - Trust.

I always had a keen desire to join the aviation industry. I am really proud to be a part of the SpiceJet family. I am grateful for the efforts and support of my seniors who guided me. I discovered a positive change in myself which is very gratifying. I know I will be taking more responsibilities in the near future with all my heart.

E. Hemma SR. CSE - Chennai Base Passenger feedback: Hemma extended her support to the police department to arrest the accused Rajesh Arjun Baraskale from Maharashtra. Rajesh was posing as a doctor and had cheated patients in hospitals all over Tamil Nadu and other parts of India.

Internal feedback: A dedicated, sincere and hardworking staff member, this appreciation is a remarkable one from the Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu Government.

Experience with SpiceJet: I enjoy working with SpiceJet and will always provide service beyond expectations.

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In-flight services

Pramod Jince Duty Officer - Bengaluru Base Passenger feedback: I was trying to book a ticket for 10 people on another airline from Bengaluru to Jammu, as well as the return flight from Delhi to Bengaluru. I was initially checking the fares of another airline, but after I met your staff member, Pramod, he advised me to check SpiceJet for a better price. He helped me book the two-way tickets at a cheaper fare. I saved almost `70,000, all thanks to Pramod and SpiceJet. Internal feedback: Dedicated and focussed, Pramod has an even temperament which works very well as a team leader.

He has good potential, which, if he taps, can push him to do better and take on bigger roles as well.

Experience with SpiceJet: The organisation has given me a platform to learn and deliver. I am looking forward to handle more responsibilities to the best of my abilities.

Gangoutri Gogoi Sr. CSE - Guwahati Base Passenger feedback: A passenger appreciated Gangoutri Gogoi's efficient customer handling skills and professionalism.

Internal feedback: Gangoutri is a processdriven and a customer-centric staff, who ensures that customers feel the ‘wow’ factor while travelling with SpiceJet. She also keeps an eye for detail, ensuring utmost customer satisfaction.

Experience with SpiceJet: I joined SpiceJet in May 2011. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the airline and ensure that SOCCH is practised in all aspects.

I am proud of being a part of Team Guwahati.

Naripender Singh Cabin Crew In-Charge ahmedabad Base Passenger feedback: I would like to appreciate the customer-focussed approach and care shown by Naripender Singh while I was onboard the AMD-HYD flight in July. I am sure team members like him will make the flying experience for travellers more satisfactory and help improve the patronage. Keep up the good work. ......................

I was flying in July on your flight from Dubai to Ahmedabad, and found the services of Naripender Singh and his team appreciable.

Naripender is a smart person and knows how to diplomatically handle all kinds of customers. Very rarely do we find such staff with such unique ability to manage guest relations. I hope to fly again with Naripender and his team.

Experience with SpiceJet: It's almost three years that I am a part of SpiceJet family and everyday is a new learning.Everyday I find SpiceJet family standing by my side at all point time which gives me that energy and that enthusiasm to give my best shot on my every flight.When my guest onboard leaves the aircraft saying "it was a wonderful flight and it was amazing flying with you" .My heart says"I like it" and that makes my day."SOCCH"helps me grow everyday because at the end of the day what matters is 'SOCCH'.

Chandni Puri Cabin Crew In-Charge Delhi Base Passenger feedback: I travelled on your Kolkata to Mumbai flight on June 21. I have to appreciate Chandni’s skills. She was truly professional in her service and her approach towards work. At a point when she came to the service area, she seemed annoyed, yet in the next instant, she was talking politely, and with a smile, to a passenger. She was trying to help a fellow colleague and assisted in her work. I could notice all this as I was on the first seat. She was also very good in diction and her talks. ............................

On July 6, I travelled in your flight from Delhi to Kochi. The checkin procedure was smooth and the flight landed on time. The aircraft was very well maintained and the staff was exceptionally helpful, specially the work of crew in-charge Chandni Puri. She was very caring towards my mother. Other team members like Ankush also did a great job to make our journey smooth. We will surely again choose SpiceJet on our next travel, and will certainly recommend the airline to our friends and family members.

Experience with SpiceJet: I would like to thank to each and evry pax who aprreciated my work, who praised my experience and send it to the managment I actually feel so proud when I received managment appreciation. Now I am more happy while working with a big smile and this motivates me to face and handle new and tougher situations now. Thank you SpiceJet for being so supportive ...I really feel so proud that I am a part of it.

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domestic SCHEDULE Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Amritsar via (BOM)

Daily

SG 442

06:55

11:50

30/03/14

14/09/14

Bengaluru via (CCU, HYD)

Daily

SG 872

16:20

21:45

30/03/14

25/10/14

Amritsar via (BOM)

Daily

SG 442

06:55

11:40

15/09/14

25/10/14

Belgaum

Daily

SG 3301

07:45

09:05 30/03/14

25/10/14

Guwahati

Daily

SG 871

13:05

13:55

19/05/14

25/10/14

Belgaum

Daily

SG 1087

18:05

19:15

01/08/14

25/10/14 14/09/14

Agartala

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Hyderabad via (CCU)

Daily

SG 872

16:20

20:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chandigarh via (DEL)

Daily *

SG 224

08:50

14:00

19/05/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 819

15:05

16:00

15/08/14

25/10/14

Chandigarh via (DEL)

Daily *

SG 224

09:30

14:00

15/09/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 872

16:20

17:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3146

08:50

09:50 30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai via (CCU)

Daily

SG 819

15:05

19:15

15/08/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad

Chennai

Daily

SG 3302

11:20

12:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

14:30

15:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru via (PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

14:10

17:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3006

15:40

16:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

05:50

08:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3426

19:30

20:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

SG 281

Chennai via (HYD)

Daily

SG 917

06:10

09:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 1088

21:15

22:25

01/08/14

25/10/14

Coimbatore via (MAA)

Daily

SG 281

05:50

10:30

19/05/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 502

06:30

09:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 853

06:05

07:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 224

08:50

11:35

30/03/14

14/09/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 917

06:10

07:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 224

09:30

12:15

15/09/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 507

18:45

21:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

SG 515

15:35

18:20

20/07/14

14/09/14

Delhi

** **

SG 515

16:10

18:55

15/09/14

25/10/14

Goa

1,3,4,5,6,7

SG 241

12:55

14:20

25/04/14

25/10/14

Goa via (BOM)

Daily

SG 153

20:05

23:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata via (BOM)

Daily

SG 873

05:55

10:45

03/05/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 873

05:55

07:15

03/05/14

25/10/14

Pune

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

14:10

15:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

Srinagar via (DEL)

Daily

SG 853

06:05

09:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 443

15:30

20:40

15/09/14

25/10/14

Amritsar Bengaluru via (BOM)

178

Destination

Bengaluru via (BOM)

Daily

SG 443

15:50

21:05

30/03/14

14/09/14

Guwahati via (HYD, Daily CCU, IXA)

Delhi

Daily

SG 2516

20:55

22:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Guwahati via (CCU)

Mumbai Mumbai

Daily Daily

SG 443 SG 443

15:30 15:50

18:10 15/09/14 18:20 30/03/14

25/10/14 Hyderabad 14/09/14 Hyderabad

Srinagar

Daily

SG 442

12:20

13:20

25/10/14

30/03/14

Aurangabad

Daily

SG 871

07:10

13:55

19/05/14

25/10/14

SG 528

09:55

14:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 871

07:10

08:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 1032

10:45

12:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1074

12:00

13:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

6

SG 512

15:35

16:35

15/06/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 172

12:20

14:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1109

21:25

22:45

20/05/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 142

18:00

20:00 30/03/14

25/10/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 246

16:55

18:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 528

09:55

12:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 324

14:40

18:45

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 524

18:00

20:25

20/04/14

25/10/14

Bagdogra Chennai via (CCU)

30/03/14

Delhi via (GAU)

Daily

SG 881

14:10

18:10

30/07/14

25/10/14

Kolkata via (HYD)

Daily

SG 871

07:10

10:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 885

15:05

17:05

16/04/14

25/10/14

Kozhikode

Daily

SG 1073

09:00

10:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Guwahati

Daily

SG 881

14:10

15:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mangalore

Daily

SG 1031

07:55

08:55

22/07/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 324

14:40

15:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mangalore

Daily

SG 629

18:10

19:05

15/06/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

1, 3, 5

SG 874

18:15

19:20

13/08/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 442

06:55

08:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai via (CCU)

1, 3, 5

SG 874

18:15

22:35

13/08/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 344

09:05

11:00

19/05/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 521

10:35

12:15

25/04/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 3302

09:35

10:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 153

20:05

22:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

SG 3005

25/10/14

Belgaum Bengaluru Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1088

19:40

20:50

01/08/14

25/10/14

Mysore

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

13:10

13:55

30/03/14

Chennai via (BLR)

Daily

SG 3302

09:35

12:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Pune

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

10:00

11:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1088

19:40

22:25

01/08/14

25/10/14

Pune

1, 2, 4, 6

SG 228

19:25

20:55

16/04/14

25/10/14

Pune

25/10/14

Delhi via (BOM, JLR)

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

20:35

01/08/14

25/10/14

Jabalpur via (BOM)

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

18:15

01/08/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 2452

14:30

15:50

01/08/14

25/10/14

Agartala via (HYD, CCU)

Daily

SG 871

07:10

12:25

19/05/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad via (PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

10:00

13:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

3, 5, 7

SG 228

21:25

23:00

16/04/14

Srinagar via (BOM, ATQ) Daily

SG 442

06:55

13:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Srinagar via (DEL, IXC)

SG 224

08:50

15:40

19/05/14

14/09/14

Daily *

Chandigarh

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month) ** 1st & 3rd Sunday every Month)

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Destination

freq

flight no.

Bengaluru via (DEL)

Daily*

SG 509

18:05

22:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mysore via (BLR)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3005

11:40

13:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 SG 2414

09:45

10:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Port Blair

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 274

09:35

11:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily *

18:05

19:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

SG 2116

19:25

20:25

30/07/14

25/10/14

Daily*

SG 224

14:40

15:40

19/05/14

25/10/14

30/03/14

12:55

15:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

08:25 15:30 12:10 18:55

01/05/14

SG 282

09:35 05:15 12:50 07:05 14:10 09:20 17:20

14:30

Daily

SG 274 SG 208 SG 3307 SG 3597 SG 1083 SG 3303 SG 3277

30/03/14

Srinagar

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

11:35

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 *

30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

SG 282

25/10/14

SG 509

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Ahmedabad via (HYD)

Daily

SG 916

19:10

23:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad via (BOM)

Daily

SG 275

19:40

23:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Port Blair Pune Thiruvananthapuram Tuticorin Tuticorin Vijayawada via (BLR) Vishakhapatnam

Bagdogra via (CCU)

Daily

SG 325

10:05

14:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Coimbatore

Belgaum via (BLR)

Daily

SG 3301

06:15

09:05 30/03/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad via (MAA)

Daily

11:10

15:20

30/03/14

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3022

07:40

08:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

11:10

12:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai Ahmedabad

180

Destination

Belgaum via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1087

16:35

19:15

01/08/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 3301

06:15

07:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

SG 282

06:50 16/04/14

30/03/14 30/03/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 3145

07:30

08:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 306

13:40

14:45

20/07/14

14/09/14

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3303

09:20

10:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3024

19:10

20:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3005

11:40

12:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi via (BOM)

Daily

SG 437

12:20

16:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1087

16:35

17:35

01/08/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

2, 4, 5, 6, 7

SG 1046

07:45

09:25

15/07/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3425

18:00

19:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 1048

19:55

21:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

20:05

21:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

12:20

14:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Dehradun

SG 3147

SG 437

Coimbatore

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3021

06:05

07:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Coimbatore

Daily

SG 281

09:25

10:30

19/05/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2328

12:50

13:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Coimbatore

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 305

11:50

13:00

20/07/14

14/09/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2326

16:35

17:25

22/07/14

25/10/14

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

SG 854 SG 2515 SG 171 SG 141 SG 885 SG 881 SG 2441 SG 501

18:30 19:05 09:55 15:35 10:15 11:40 07:50 06:05

19:50 20:25 11:50 17:30 14:25 13:40 14:10 08:55

30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 01/08/14 30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 209

16:10

19:00 19/05/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chandigarh Chandigarh Chandigarh Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai via (PNQ) Chennai Coimbatore via (BOM) Coimbatore via (MAA) Dehradun Dehradun Dharamshala

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

SG 509 SG 518 SG 448 SG 2111 Daily * SG 224 2,3,4,5,6,7* SG 2115 Daily SG 301 Daily SG 305 Daily SG 315 3, 5, 7 SG 219 Daily SG 309 Daily SG 451 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 305 Daily SG 2327 Daily SG 2325 Daily SG 2191

19:50 17:15 21:45 08:10 12:55 18:00 06:35 08:30 17:05 17:55 19:15 07:20 08:30 11:20 15:05 12:00

22:40 20:00 00:15 09:15 14:00 19:05 09:25 11:20 19:55 22:20 22:05 11:50 13:00 12:20 15:50 13:30

25/10/14 08/09/14 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 14/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Coimbatore

Daily

SG 3023

17:45

18:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Delhi

Daily

SG 312

07:05

09:45

30/03/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad

Delhi

Daily

SG 183

08:05

11:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Amritsar Aurangabad Aurangabad Bagdogra via (GAU) Bagdogra Belgaum via (JLR, BOM) Bengaluru

Delhi

Daily

SG 304

12:10

14:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 308

19:20

22:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi via (PNQ)

Daily

SG 208

05:15

09:35

16/04/14

25/10/14

Goa

Daily

SG 1011

14:20

16:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Guwahati via (CCU)

Daily

SG 321

06:10

10:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 912

06:40

07:50

01/05/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 916

19:10

20:20

19/05/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 3216

20:40

22:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1004

21:25

22:45

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 3263

07:50

09:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 3241

10:30

11:55

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kochi

2, 6

SG 313

11:50

13:15

30/03/14

14/09/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 313

15:00

16:05

15/09/14

25/10/14

SG 313

14/09/14

Kochi

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

15:20

16:25

20/07/14

Kochi

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3243

19:15

20:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

06:10

08:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

SG 321

Kolkata

Daily

SG 325

10:05

12:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 331

20:25

22:45

22/07/14

25/10/14

Kozhikode

Daily

SG 3251

10:25

11:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Madurai

Daily

SG 291

08:30

09:35

19/05/14

25/10/14

Madurai

Daily

SG 305

11:50

13:00

15/09/14

25/10/14

Madurai

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

16:20

17:20

30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14

Madurai

2, 6

SG 277

16:15

17:20

15/06/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 205

06:35

08:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 271

10:35

12:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 275

19:40

21:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

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Destination

freq

Goa Goa Goa Goa Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati via (IXB) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Indore

182

Daily 6 Daily 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, Indore 5, 7 Jabalpur Daily Jaipur Daily Jaipur Daily Jammu Daily Jammu Daily Kochi via (BOM) Daily Kochi via (HYD) 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 Daily Mumbai via (JLR) Daily Port Blair via (CCU) Daily 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 Pune Pune 3, 5, 7 Pune 1, 2,4, 6 Srinagar 6

flight no.

dep

arrival

SG 253 SG 251 SG 255 SG 846 SG 885 SG 893 SG 881 SG 236 SG 843 SG 233 SG 229 SG 239 SG 2721

10:25 11:20 13:30 15:35 10:15 14:40 11:40 06:05 08:35 13:20

13:05 13:50 16:10 18:10 12:40 17:05 15:10 08:25 10:40 15:35 20:05 22:05 09:20

18:00

19:55 07:30

Effective from Effective till

30/03/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 24/09/14 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

SG 2723 17:15

19:00 30/03/14

25/10/14

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 30/03/14 19/05/14

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 25/10/14 25/10/14

SG 213

05:25

06:30 15/06/14

25/10/14

SG 447 SG 305 SG 109 SG 131 SG 451 SG 109 SG 852 SG 119 SG 458 SG 117 SG 2441 SG 104 SG 217 SG 219 SG 219 SG 261

18:15 08:30 11:55 05:50 07:20 11:55 16:00 17:20 18:55 20:35 07:50 06:45 08:40 17:55 19:00 07:20

19:25 13:00 16:05 08:05 09:25 13:55 18:10 19:30 21:00 22:30 12:10 12:00 10:45 20:05 21:05 08:40

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 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

19/05/14 15/09/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 01/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 16/04/14 19/05/14

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Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar Srinagar via (IXJ) Srinagar via (IXC) Surat Tirupati via (HYD) Udaipur Varanasi

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

SG 853 SG 868 SG 865 SG 851 SG 224 SG 623 SG 843 SG 2437 SG 116

08:15 10:15 14:20 09:00 12:55 14:40 08:35 11:10 09:05

09:30 11:40 15:50 11:30 15:40 16:30 12:20 12:35 10:25

30/03/14 16/08/14 16/08/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 11/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 08/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Varanasi

Daily

SG 114

13:15

14:40 19/05/14

25/10/14

Vizag via (HYD)

Daily

SG 233

13:20

17:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 2192

14:00

15:25

22/07/14

25/10/14

25/04/14

25/10/14

Dharamshala Delhi Goa Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5,6, 7 SG 246

14:50

15:50

Bengaluru via (BOM) Chennai Coimbatore via (PNQ, HYD) Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Hyderabad via (PNQ) Kochi via (BLR) Kolkata via (BOM) Mumbai Mumbai

Daily Daily

05:55 16:45

09:15 30/03/14 18:30 22/07/14

25/10/14 25/10/14

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3016 14:20

19:25 30/07/14

25/10/14

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

SG 254 SG 252 SG 256 SG 847 SG 806 SG 3016 SG 246 SG 804 SG 152 SG 247

13:45 14:20 16:40 18:40 13:45 14:20 14:50 18:05 05:50 14:50

16:25 16:40 19:10 21:05 15:05 17:20 18:05 22:30 06:45 16:00

30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 24/09/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 25/04/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14

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

Daily Daily

SG 872 SG 885

14:45 13:20

15:45 30/03/14 14:25 16/04/14

25/10/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 872

14:45

21:45 30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

SG 529 SG 322 SG 894 SG 881 SG 885 SG 872 SG 872 SG 529 SG 322

15:10 17:35 11:05 15:40 13:20 14:45 14:45 15:10 17:35

19:25 21:50 13:35 18:10 17:05 20:00 17:20 16:20 18:45

30/03/14 30/03/14 22/07/14 30/07/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14

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

Daily

SG 871

08:50 12:25

19/05/14

25/10/14

SG 152 SG 1012

Guwahati

Agartala Bagdogra Bengaluru via (IXA, CCU, HYD) Bengaluru via (CCU) Chennai via (CCU) Delhi Delhi Delhi via (IXB) Hyderabadvia(IXA,CCU) Kolkata via (IXA) Kolkata Kolkata Hyderabad

Agartala via (CCU)

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

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184

Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

Ahmedabad Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa

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

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 845 SG 230 SG 807

21:15 06:05 07:10 17:10 20:40 06:00 08:35 12:35 18:10 21:55 05:45 17:45 06:05 10:45 13:15 14:30 20:35 15:40

23:00 07:30 08:30 18:05 21:45 07:20 09:55 13:50 19:30 23:05 07:25 19:25 08:20 13:00 15:35 16:35 22:40 16:50

30/03/14 22/07/14 30/03/14 15/06/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 15/07/14 30/07/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 11/08/14 08/05/14 30/03/14

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 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 08/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Goa via (PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3015 10:50

13:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Guwahati via (CCU, IXA) Indore Jammu via (DEL) Kochi Kochi Kolkata Kozhikode via (BLR) Madurai Madurai Mangalore via (BLR) Mumbai Mumbai

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

08:50 17:20 10:45 09:05 19:10 08:50 07:10 09:00 09:50 06:05 08:20 20:15

13:55 19:20 15:05 10:35 20:55 10:50 10:00 11:00 11:50 08:55 09:40 22:10

19/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 01/05/14 19/05/14

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 25/10/14 25/10/14

SG 3015 10:50

12:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

SG 1061 SG 1063 SG 1041 SG 843 SG 1021 SG 116 SG 1001 SG 401 SG 233

10:55 13:50 07:20 11:20 14:15 06:05 07:45 07:15 16:15

12:05 15:00 08:35 12:20 15:30 10:25 08:40 08:30 17:30

30/03/14 01/09/14 30/03/14 11/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 15/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 08/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Pune Rajahmundry Rajahmundry Tirupati Tirupati Tirupati Varanasi via (DEL) Vijayawada Vishakhapatnam Vishakhapatnam

SG 871 SG 1053 SG 226 SG 236 SG 1051 SG 871 SG 1073 SG 3313 SG 3313 SG 1031 SG 405 SG 403

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Indore Delhi

Daily

SG 2722

09:45

11:25

30/03/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 2724

20:10

22:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

Daily

19:50

21:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

SG 1054

Jabalpur Belgaum via (BOM)

Daily

SG 2441

10:05

14:10

01/08/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2452

18:35

20:35

01/08/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 2441

10:05

12:10

01/08/14

25/10/14

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freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

Effective from Effective till

Jaipur Delhi

Daily

SG 2624

09:25

10:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 2626

17:30

18:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Jammu Delhi

Daily

SG 852

13:50

15:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 229

15:40

17:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad via (DEL)

Daily

SG 229

15:40

20:05

08/05/14

25/10/14

Mumbai via (DEL)

Daily

SG 852

13:50

18:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Srinagar

Daily

SG 851

10:50

11:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

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 183 SG 108 SG 214 SG 118 SG 241 SG 108 SG 1052 SG 118 SG 214

11:15 06:15 09:40 18:00 21:25 06:15 11:05 13:40 18:35 11:15 11:05 21:30 18:35 13:40

12:15 07:15 11:05 19:25 22:40 11:00 15:35 18:20 23:15 14:20 12:35 23:15 20:30 15:30

30/03/14 03/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 03/05/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 25/04/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14

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 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Daily Daily 1, 3, 5 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2, 4, 6, 7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 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 871 SG 528 SG 872 SG 803 SG 819 SG 874 SG 521 SG 104

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 11:25 12:55 18:00 08:10 16:30 19:55 07:25 09:50

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 13:55 14:20 20:00 11:20 19:15 22:35 12:15 12:00

19/05/14 15/08/14 13/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 13/08/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 25/04/14 30/03/14

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 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 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Kochi Bengaluru

Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi via (MAA) Delhi via (HYD) Delhi via (PNQ) Delhi via (BOM) Goa via (BLR) Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai Pune Kolkata Agartala

Agartala Bagdogra Bagdogra Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluruvia(HYD) Chennai Chennai Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa via (BOM) Guwahati Guwahati via (IXA) Guwahati Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai via (BLR) Port Blair

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Destination

freq

Surat via (BLR, BOM) Daily Surat via (blr, bom) Daily

flight no.

dep

arrival

SG 521 SG 521

07:25 07:25

13:45 13:45

Effective from Effective till

25/04/14 25/04/14

Kozhikode Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1074

10:30

11:30

30/03/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3252

12:10

13:40

30/03/14

Hyderabad via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1074

10:30

13:20

30/03/14 15/09/14

Lucknow Bengaluru via (DEL)

Daily

SG 448

19:55

00:15

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

08:05

15/06/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 448

19:55

20:55

19/05/14

Kochi via (DEL, PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

13:10

15/06/14

Pune via (DEL)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

10:45

15/06/14

Kochi via (DEL, PNQ)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

07:00

13:10

15/06/14

Daily

18:05

23:15

15/06/14

Madurai Ahmedabad via (MAA, BOM)

186

SG 275

Chennai

Daily

SG 304

10:25

11:30

30/03/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 306

13:30

14:30

15/09/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 275

18:05

19:00

15/06/14

Delhi via (MAA)

Daily

SG 304

10:25

14:55

30/03/14

25/10/14 Goa 25/10/14 Goa Hyderabad 25/10/14 Hyderabad 25/10/14 Jabalpur 25/10/14 Jammu via (DEL) Kochi 25/10/14 Kolkata 25/10/14 Kolkata 25/10/14 Kolkata 25/10/14 Kolkata via (BLR) 25/10/14 Madurai via (MAA) 25/10/14 Mangalore Srinagar via (DEL, IXJ) 25/10/14 Srinagar via (ATQ) 25/10/14 Surat 25/10/14 Thiruvananthapuram 25/10/14 Varanasi via (DEL) 25/10/14 Vizag via (HYD)

Hyderabad

3

SG 3317

16:00

18:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3317

16:35

18:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai via (MAA)

Daily

SG 275

18:05

21:25

15/06/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 1032

09:15

10:15

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 628

16:35

17:25

15/06/14

25/10/14

Mangalore

Hyderabad via (BLR)

Daily

SG 1032

09:15

12:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 110

19:35

21:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 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 442 SG 2441 SG 152 SG 524 SG 341 SG 443 SG 443 SG 291 SG 272 SG 206 SG 451 SG 851 SG 106 SG 114 SG 437 SG 419 SG 136 SG 118 SG 2452 SG 803

10:15 21:55 09:15 09:15 12:40 07:35 15:45 17:15 18:55 19:25 06:05 16:40 21:40 10:05 05:55 09:05 10:35 14:45 19:05 20:10 21:10 16:20 12:05

14:35 23:15 11:50 11:40 14:10 09:15 17:25 18:55 20:40 21:05 08:00 18:40 23:50 11:50 08:15 11:15 12:40 16:55 21:15 22:20 23:15 20:35 13:15

15/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 15/09/14 01/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 15/09/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 01/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 16/04/14 30/03/14 01/08/14 19/05/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 14/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 14/09/14 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 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Mumbai Agartala via (CCU)

Ahmedabad Amritsar Amritsar Belgaum Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi via (JLR) Goa

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Destination

freq

flight no.

dep

arrival

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

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 851 SG 442 SG 521 SG 215 SG 114 SG 401

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 05:55 09:15 12:50 12:15 10:35 05:20

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 11:30 13:20 13:45 14:15 14:40 08:30

Effective from Effective till

30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 01/08/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 15/08/14 30/03/14 20/04/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 25/04/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 30/03/14

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 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

Mysore Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3006

14:25

15:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai via (BLR)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3006

14:25

16:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Port blair Chennai

2, 6

SG 277

12:05

14:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

1,3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

12:10

14:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Delhi via (CCU)

Daily

SG 105

12:35

17:30

19/05/14

25/10/14

Kolkata

Daily

SG 105

12:35

14:40

30/03/14

25/10/14

Madurai via (MAA)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 277

12:10

17:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Pune Ahmedabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 342

12:15

13:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

07:00

08:30

16/04/14

25/10/14

SG 227

Bengaluru

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 345

16:05

17:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

3, 5, 7

SG 219

20:40

22:20

16/04/14

25/10/14

SG 359

25/10/14

Chennai

1, 2, 4, 6

21:25

23:00

16/04/14

Coimbatore via (HYD)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3016

16:00

19:25

30/07/14

25/10/14

Delhi

Daily

SG 208

07:25

09:35

16/04/14

25/10/14

Delhi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 214

16:00

18:20

16/04/14

25/10/14

Goa

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3015

12:45

13:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 3016

16:00

17:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

Kochi

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 SG 217

11:15

13:10

16/04/14

25/10/14

Rajahmundry Hyderabad

Daily

SG 1062

12:35

13:45

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 1064

15:20

16:50

01/09/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad via (DEL) Daily Amritsar Daily Bengaluru via (ATQ, BOM) Daily

SG 854 SG 443 SG 443

16:30 13:55 13:55

19:50 16/08/14 15:00 30/03/14 21:05 30/03/14

Bengaluru via (ATQ, BOM) Daily

SG 443

13:55

20:40 15/09/14

25/10/14

Bengaluru via (IXC, DEL) Daily*

SG 509 SG 509 SG 262 SG 864

16:20 16:20 09:20 10:10

22:40 17:35 10:40 11:35

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Srinagar

Chandigarh Delhi Delhi

Daily* 6 Daily

* (Except 1st & 3rd Sunday every month)

19/05/14 19/05/14 19/05/14 19/05/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 14/09/14

inside SpiceJEt Destination

freq

Delhi Delhi Delhi via (IXJ) Delhi via (IXC) Jammu Mumbai via (IXJ, DEL) Mumbai via (ATQ) Mumbai via (ATQ) Mumbai via (atq)

flight no.

dep

arrival

freq

flight no.

Dubai

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Dubai

2

Muscat

SG 869 SG 854 SG 852 SG 509 SG 852 SG 852 SG 443 SG 443 SG 443

12:20 16:30 12:15 16:20 12:15 12:15 13:55 13:55 13:55

13:35 17:40 15:20 19:05 13:10 18:10 18:20 18:10 18:20

16/08/14 16/08/14 19/05/14 19/05/14 19/05/14 19/05/14 30/03/14 15/09/14 30/03/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 14/09/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

Daily

SG 524

14:15

17:25

30/03/14

25/10/14

COLOMBO

dep

arrival

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 30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14 30/03/14 25/10/14

Ahmedabad

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

BAGDOGRA

Kathmandu BANGKOK Kolkata CHENNAI Colombo

Delhi

Daily

SG 622

17:00

18:50

30/03/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 2

03:20

04:45

Kolkata via (BOM, BLR)

Daily

SG 524

14:15

20:25

20/04/14

25/10/14

Madurai

3

SG 3316

13:50

14:50

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 3316

14:35

15:35

Kolkata via (DEL)

Daily

SG 622

17:00

22:00

19/05/14

25/10/14

Madurai

Mumbai

Daily

SG 524

14:15

15:05

30/03/14

25/10/14

DELHI

Chennai

Daily

SG 3308

16:00

17:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Mumbai

Daily

SG 216

14:45

16:40 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

Delhi via (HYD)

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 845

12:50

16:35

11/08/14

08/09/14

Hyderabad

Daily

09:05

10:20

30/03/14

25/10/14

21/07/14

Hyderabad Hyderabad

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 845 12:50 Daily SG 1022 16:00

13:50 11/08/14 17:15 30/03/14

08/09/14 25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 3598

08:45

10:00

01/05/14

25/10/14

Chennai

Daily

SG 1084

15:50

17:10

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 2537

13:05

14:35

30/03/14

25/10/14

Daily

SG 233

11:00

12:25

19/05/14

25/10/14

Thiruvananthpuram

Tirupati

188

Destination

Daily Daily Daily Daily * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

Surat Bengaluru via (BOM)

INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE

Effective from Effective till

SG 1042

Tuticorin

Udaipur Delhi Varanasi Delhi Delhi

Daily

SG 119

15:15

16:40

19/05/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad via (DEL)

Daily

SG 233

11:00

15:35

19/05/14

25/10/14

Mumbai via (DEL)

Daily

SG 119

15:15

19:30

19/05/14

25/10/14

Vizag via (DEL, HYD)

Daily

SG 233

11:00

17:30

19/05/14

25/10/14

Vijayawada

DUBAI

Madurai

Daily

SG 24

12:30

18:25

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

2, 4, 6

SG 22

11:40

14:30

30/03/14

Delhi

1, 3, 5, 7

SG 42

11:40

13:15

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 12

23:30

04:30

Kochi

Daily

SG 18

20:55

02:10

KABUL Delhi

25/10/14

KATHMANDU

KOCHI Dubai

Daily

SG 17

17:20

19:50

Male

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

SG 3314

KOLKATA Bangkok MADURAI

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

12:40

14:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Colombo

3

12:00

13:00

Chennai via (BLR)

1, 3, 4, 5, 7

SG 3304

12:40

15:30

30/03/14

25/10/14

Hyderabad

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 1002

09:00

09:55

15/08/14

25/10/14

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

Bengaluru

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 SG 928

21:30

23:00

25/04/14

25/10/14

Kochi

Daily

SG 3902 14:45

17:00

30/03/14 25/10/14

Bengaluru

Daily

SG 224

07:30

09:00 15/09/14

25/10/14

MUMBAI

Bengaluru

6

SG 268

12:00

13:20

15/09/14

25/10/14

Dubai

Daily

SG 13

00:40

02:15

18/08/14 25/10/14

SG 224

07:30

14:00

15/09/14

25/10/14

MUSCAT 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

Vishkhapatnam

MALE

Chandigarh via (BLR, DEL) Daily* Chennai

Daily

SG 3278

19:25

21:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Ahmedabad

Delhi via (BLR )

Daily

SG 224

07:30

12:15

15/09/14

25/10/14

PUNE

Delhi via (HYD)

Daily

SG 226

09:00

13:00

30/03/14

25/10/14

Sharjah

Hyderabad Hyderabad Jammu via (HYD, DEL) Mumbai via (HYD) Srinagarvia(BLR,DEL,IXC)

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily*

SG 226 SG 403 SG 226 SG 403 SG 224

09:00 18:10 09:00 18:10 07:30

10:10 19:25 15:05 22:10 15:40

30/03/14 30/03/14 30/03/14 19/05/14 15/09/14

25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14 25/10/14

SHARJAH Pune

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