Shubh Yatra July 2019

The inflight magazine of Air India

The inflight magazine of Air India

July 2019 | Vol 7 | Issue 7

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Dear Passengers,

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Let me welcome you aboard your own national carrier. Dil mein India, aasmaan mein Air India.

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Ashwani Lohani

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Chairman and Managing Director

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For our First class passengers, we are refurbishing the cabins, introducing meals on order and enhancing service levels. I expect major improvements to be visible by the ensuing 15th of August.

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The long-awaited New Delhi–Toronto flight has finally been put in the system. Beginning the ensuing World Tourism Day, the 27th of September, New Delhi would be connected to Toronto by means of a Boeing-777ER aircraft flying between the two cities on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and carrying four passengers in the First, 35 in Business and 303 in the Economy class. On this day we would also be linking Mumbai with Nairobi, besides launching domestic flights linking Harmandir Sahib (Amritsar) with Patna Sahib (Patna) and Dehradun with Mumbai, Varanasi and Kolkata.

From July to mid-September your airline would play a major role in ferrying almost 70,000 pilgrims for Haj, from various parts of the country.

Beginning winter schedule, in end-October, we would be linking Bali with New Delhi and also launching many other domestic flights.

With its vast domestic and international reach, undoubtedly your national carrier remains the best means for going places.

In the recent past some of our guests faced issues relating to punctuality and missed connections. While to a large extent such instances arise due to us being a network carrier as opposed to other domestic airlines; we have also since streamlined and in many instances curtailed flights and the situation has now improved substantially. It shall always be our endeavour that our esteemed guests are not inconvenienced.

For better services to our First class passengers, we are refurbishing the cabins, introducing meals on order and enhancing service levels. I expect major improvements to be visible by the ensuing 15th of August.

Despite financial constraints and legacy issues, your national carrier remains committed to providing best services to its clients. Kindly give us your feedback often, as that would help us in removing shortcomings and bringing improvements.

Bon Voyage.

Jai Hind!

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A content marketeer by profession, he is also a travel writer with close to 10 years of experience. Along with his wife, a travel blogger, he loves to explore offbeat destinations. His weekends are committed to road trips and cooking.

She is a freelance journalist and editor living in Copenhagen.

She loves to travel the world and write about her experiences and about the incredible people she meets along the way.

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SHASHIPRABHA TIWARI

Thomas is a travel blogger and a freelance travel writer based in Kerala. She set off to see the world after finishing her Pharm.D. When she isn’t writing, she's busy travelling to offbeat destinations.

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DEEPTI ANGRISH

Angrish started her career as a journalist in 2007. At present, she is a freelance journalist and writes on various topics, including lifestyle and travel, for magazines across the country.

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It couldn't have been hotter! In India or in England.

As the Men in Blue get closer to the golden cup and cricket fever grips the globe, we talk to a few men and women who have been a part of the frenzy. In the July issue of Shubh Yatra, veteran Indian cricketers, who are also a part of Air India, cheer the current 11, wishing them ultimate success.

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Even as we talk about cricket, preparations are on for another sporting spectacle: the snake boat races of Kerala. As the state's annual boat race season kicks off at Champakkulam, we enjoy the rush of adrenaline and tell you why this is the best time to visit!

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An adrenaline rush is what we predict you will feel as you fly with us into Africa's wild heart. The Maharajah will soon land in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and we do a recce of the sites that are a must-see!

Let's travel and see the world, even as we pray that the blue run doesn't end anytime soon!

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NAVIGATOR 78

SURE SHORTS 32-42 Snapshots of festivals, food and culture, entertainment and events

SPECIAL FEATURE 44 'MAY HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF' Indian cricketers who are former members of Air India's cricket team wish the Men in Blue all the success at the World Cup

OPEN HOUSE 50 MASKED TO REVEAL Indigenous masks and their role in Indian dance

62 A SLICE OF AFRICA

Discover the country's wild heart set against a glittering cityscape in Nairobi 70 FROM BERLIN WITH LOVE

Learn the history of Germany's capital, visit the famed Berlin Wall and explore its markets

POP POURRI 76 BADSHAH'S KITCHEN RAP Rapper Badshah on his music, lyrics and a new dining venture

FOOTPRINTS

78 WHAT'S ON THE WALL? Take a tour of the murals that brighten up the streets of Singapore

58 GOD'S OWN BOATMEN Experience the beginning of Kerala's boat race season at Champakkulam

96 TAROT TROTTING

What the cards hold for you in July

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AIR INDIA Behind The Scenes Fleet

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ON THE COVER The cricket World Cup fever is raging through India. And as the Men in Blue win match after match, the entire country is hoping that the coveted cup will come home this year. Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Jhulan Goswami and Nikhil Chopra, who are associated with Air India, wish the men on the pitch a great game.

NORTH AMERICAN TRAVEL JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR SHUBH YATRA MAGAZINE

YEAR: 2017 CATEGORY: Cover SILVER YEAR: 2017 CATEGORY: Lifestyle FINALIST

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‫اكتشف أسرار ماضينا‬ Our Past Secrets Revealed Ceramic camel figurine, Muweilah, Sharjah, 900-600 BC

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Explore Sharjah’s glorious history and discover archaeological artefacts dating as far back as 125,000 years ago.

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Offers and discounts to make flying happier ;k=k dks vkSj vf/kd lq[kn cukus ds fy, vkWQ+lZ ,oa NwV

In my seat to fly back to Delhi to be sworn in tomorrow (& sworn at the day after!) Glad to be on @airindiain, my (&the nation’s) favourite airline.

Shashi Tharoor

Good lady pilot Anupriya from Bombay to Madras spoke well flew well over the waters over marina beach had a nice flight thanks airindia.

Usha Thanks Capt. Nirmal Basu and crew. @airindiain AI 177 to LHR was smooth as could be and landed an hour before time.

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Fantastic service given

by Air India staff on the Mumbai NYC Mumbai route in May 2019. My 7 year daughter had a safe flight. Thank you so much!

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CONNECTING INDIA, FOR YOU

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Air India has started new domestic and international destinations in its summer schedule recently. On the domestic front, the airline has started new flights on the sectors Bhopal-Pune-Bhopal and Chennai-Varanasi-Chennai. Alliance Air is starting new flights on the sectors Mysore-Hyderabad-Mysore (Mysuru), Mysore-Goa-Mysore and Mysore-KochiMysore from July 5 and Chennai-Bengaluru-Gulbarga and back from July 20.

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On the international front, Air India is starting Indore-Dubai-Indore and KolkataDubai-Kolkata from July 15 and has increased the frequency of Delhi-DubaiDelhi and Mumbai-Dubai-Mumbai flights.

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Had a nice journey with @airindiain from Chennai to Port Blair. Ontime.

Yummy breakfast. Best legroom!

Adarsh Ilango

Air India flight no 801 from Chicago to New Delhi- The pilot of the flight did such a smooth and soft landing earlier today. Had never experienced such a great landing till date. I believe he was K G Rajesh.

Kudos to him!

Abhishekds Flew @airindiain flight AI043 Chennai-Delhi on 18th June 2019, impressed by the hospitality of the cabin crew. I was on Tuesday fast and wanted a no salt diet. The crew arranged one for me. Big thanks.

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Upgrade to First or Business Class at the airport on domestic and international flights for a nominal charge. For details visit airindia.in

‘RED EYE FLIGHTS’ Air India has introduced the late-night ‘Red Eye Flights’ on popular sectors like Delhi-Goa-Delhi, DelhiCoimbatore-Delhi, Bengaluru-Ahmedabad-Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Durgapur with a daily operation.

These late-night flights, popularly called ‘Red Eye Flights’, are being offered at fares considerably lower than normal and help travellers beat peak hour city traffic as well as save on hotel charges. For details visit our website www.airindia.in

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FLY FOR SURE OFFER Air India has introduced ‘Fly for Sure Offer’ for passengers who are concerned that their travel plans may change.

At the time of purchase of ticket, by making an advance payment of `2,000 per sector, you can avail one-time flight change facility on the same sector and day of travel.

Applicable for domestic flights only.

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MORE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE, THAN THE REST

We offer you an unbelievable free baggage allowance of 25 kg on domestic sectors, in Economy Class on all fare levels. We also understand the baggage needs of the little ones and have allowed a free baggage allowance of 10 kg for infants. Those of you travelling on Alliance Air flights and connecting to Air India domestic flights and vice versa, holding a single ticket, will also be eligible for 25 kg. For journey applicable only on Alliance Air flights (aircraft types ATR 72 and 42) free baggage allowance is 15 kg.

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PREFERRED SEAT SELECTION

The scheme allows you to select a desired seat on the aircraft, like front row, emergency exit, window and aisle seat. You can purchase a preferred seat from any of Air India’s offices in the city or at the airport, from our call centre and Air India’s mobile application. The facility of Advance seat selection will be available till 240 minutes (D-4 hours) before departure, and within D-4 hours, selection of all seats will be free of charge. To know more, visit our website www.airindia.in and https:// flightservices.airindia.in

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SPECIAL ROW FOR WOMEN PASSENGERS

In a historic first, Air India is now reserving an entire row in Economy Class at no extra cost for women passengers travelling alone on its domestic flights. Women travelling with infants can also occupy these seats but without bassinets. The scheme is currently not applicable on Alliance Air and Air India’s code share flights. Know more on www.airindia.in

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CONCESSIONARY FARES Concessionary Fares on the domestic sector have been made more attractive to senior citizens, armed forces, paramilitary forces and students.

Concessionary Fares are available for sale from Air India’s City Ticketing Office (CTO), Airport Ticketing Office (ATO), website www.airindia.in and Call Centre. To know more, visit our website www.airindia.in

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PREPAID BAGGAGE

ALLOWANCE

Now, pre-purchase additional baggage allowance through Air India’s call centre or at any of Air India’s booking offices till six hours of departure of flight and save 20 per cent vis-a-vis airport rates.

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First and Business Class travellers can also now avail of Companion Free Scheme for travel to/from any non-metro domestic sectors.

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AIRSEWA MOBILE APP AND PORTAL The AirSewa web portal and a mobile app was launched by the Government for the convenience of air passengers, which provides an integrated common platform where passengers can lodge their grievances against all major stakeholders in the aviation sector including airlines. For details log on to the website www.airsewa.gov.in

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FLYING RETURNS As a flying returns member, you can enjoy a host of offers like Family Pool and also redeem points online on star partner flights. Family Pooling is now live on flying returns. For details please log on to www.flyingreturns.co.in

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Air India boasts the biggest modern state-of-the-art fleet, comprising Boeing (747-400, 777-200LR, 777-300ER and 787 Dreamliner) and

Airbus (319, 320, 320Neo and 321). Its subsidiaries, Air India Express and Alliance Air, have in their fleet the B737-800s and ATRs respectively.

AIR INDIA FLEET B747-400 (4 aircraft)

B777-300ER (13 aircraft) Typical Seating F/J/Y 12/26/385

Typical Seating F/J/Y 4/35/303

A320 (9)

B777-200LR (3)

Seating Configuration VariantsF/J/Y -/12/138 -/-/180 -/-/168 -/12/150

Typical Seating F/J/Y 8/35/195

A320NEO (27)

B-787 Dreamliner (27)

Seating Configuration Variants F/J/Y -/12/150

Typical Seating F/J/Y -/18/238

A319 (22) Seating Configuration Variants F/J/Y -/8/114 -/-/144

A321 (20) Typical Seating F/J/Y -/12/170

ALLIANCE AIR ATR-72-600 (18 aircraft)

ATR-42-320 (1) Typical Seating F/J/Y -/-/48

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AIR INDIA EXPRESS B737-800 (25) Typical Seating F/J/Y -/-/186-189

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Mahatma Gandhi was a strict vegetarian. For a few years, he even experimented with meals of only fruits, nuts and seeds but reverted to a regular vegetarian diet after health problems. He wrote the book The Moral Basis of Vegetarianism.

Photo: Sourabh Goswami

NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AIR INDIA

Air India observed the International Day of Yoga 2019, on June 21, with enthusiasm. Ashwani Lohani, Air India CMD, along with senior officials practised asanas at the airline’s headquarters in New Delhi

Air India cabin crew Neelam Talwar’s (inset) photograph titled Sydney Night Sky features in an article on National Geographic online

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Meenakshi Mallik took over as Director (Commercial), Air India Limited on June 17, 2019. She is the first lady to hold the post in the merged national carrier. She has worked in various capacities for over 28 years in Air India’s Commercial department, ranging from Revenue Management and Pricing, Market Planning and Scheduling, Sales and Marketing to Commercial Administration. Earlier, she has served as Executive Director (Commercial) and Revenue Management and played a key role in ideating cost-effective schemes to enhance revenues

Ashwani Lohani, Air India CMD, along with the airline staff during World Environment Day celebrations at Air India headquarters in New Delhi

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CREW CORNER 2.0 This section highlights some of our multi-talented crew members from the Ground Up

When the stars shine Capt Kajal Yadav was a meritorious student and an NCC cadet in school. She got a career break with Air India’s Security department while she was still studying. Later, she went on to pursue a pilot training programme in the US on a student loan. She worked her way through to finish the programme under a tight schedule. However, by the time she returned to India, the downturn in avia-

tion had set in and jobs for pilots were scarce. She was in a quandary and spent sleepless nights wondering how to repay the loan all the while scouting for jobs. It was Ashwani Lohani, the then (and current) CMD of Air India, who ensured the clearance of internal candidates for pilot openings. That was the start of Yadav’s career and she has never looked back since.

A helping hand

Dancing her way to the top

Abel Wellington Douglas can be seen at the Mumbai airport helping passengers and crew alike with a constant smile on his face. He is an operations helper working in the Ops department. He started his career with the erstwhile Indian Airlines in 1992 and has been with the airline ever since. He says he is indebted to Air India as his father too worked for Indian Airlines in the capacity of a foreman in the Radio Engg Department. Douglas prays that Air India prospers and soars higher every day.

Nehal Padhiyar Ruparel has been working with Air India since 2004. A Commerce graduate from Bhavans College, she completed IATA foundation level and pursued a consultancy level while working as a trainee with Air India’s Cargo department for three months. She is a dancer and has received training in folk art forms. The mother of a six year old daughter, she also assists a friend in Bollywood in choreography and is simultaneously learning various contemporary dance forms.

A style of her own Air India cabin crew member Shweta Chopra recently won the national Mrs India Queen of Substance 2019 pageant. Not just that, she was also bestowed with the title of Mrs Glamorous 2019. Over 40 contestants from all over the world participated in the event. “Winning a crown has been a childhood dream and I have worked really hard to stay fit and healthy for the last two years,” an ecstatic Chopra said. “I am a fitness blogger and the appreciation that I receive from women across the globe motivates me,” she added.

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Woman of substance Alka Madan, Sr Manager Commercial (Cargo), belongs to a family of aviators. Her father worked for Indian Airlines and both her brothers are commercial pilots.

She joined Indian Airlines as a traffic assistant in 1992 and has come a long way. She, however, feels that her most gratifying experience was working at the IGI Airport facing new challenges every day. Madan believes in keeping her passengers well informed, which has earned her respect and appreciation from both management and travellers alike. After having worked at the airport for many years she wanted to learn the nuances of the Commercial department and hence moved to Cargo Sales and Marketing and today is a part of the team. She feels that there is tremendous growth potential in the cargo division. Her mantra in life is “stay positive and happy, be open to criticism and keep learning.”

This section is conceptualised by Captain Rishabh Kapur, a thirdgeneration Air India pilot. He has received numerous laurels for his courage and service to the country and Air India.

Please write to rishabh.kapur@airindia.in or fill in the in-flight feedback form

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JULY 4

One of the biggest events in Odisha’s festival calendar, Rath Jatra or the festival of chariots is celebrated with great pomp and joy in the city of Puri. On this day, Lord Jagannatha, along with his siblings Lord Balarama and Goddess Subhadra, is taken out of the temple, Srimandira and placed in ornately-decorated chariots.

These chariots are then drawn by thousands of devotees on the Bada Danda (grand avenue) to Gundicha Temple, the Lord’s aunt’s house, about two miles away. A glimpse of Lord Jagannatha on the chariot is considered to be very auspicious.

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JULY 9-10

JULY 1 - AUGUST 15

International Mango Festival, New Delhi

Dig into delicious himsagar, savour mouthwatering dasehri and get a chance to see and taste more than a hundred varieties of this refreshing summer fruit at the 35th edition of the International Mango Festival to be held at Dilli Haat in the capital. Similar mango festivals are also organised in various cities across the country during this time.

Amarnath Yatra, Jammu & Kashmir

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is one of the toughest Hindu pilgrimages that thousands of devotees embark on every year. The yatra (journey) to the Amarnath cave starts from Chandanwadi near Pahalgam and passes the beautiful Seshnag Lake on the way. As the journey is long and arduous, participants are required to provide health certificates during the time of registration.

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Toronto Fringe Festival, Canada

Inspired by the global fringe movement, Toronto Fringe was founded in 1989 to provide a platform for local artistes. This year, the festival will feature over 150 shows across 37 venues. This festival is preceded by Canada Day on July 1 that is celebrated across the country.

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Wimbledon, the UK

Watch some of the most celebrated names in the world of tennis battle it out for the coveted trophy.

The event will be held at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. This year, eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer will vie for the ninth title, which, if he succeeds, will earn him a place in history as the oldest to clinch a Grand Slam.

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BUZZ WORDS

They say there’s no joy like reading a good book. We bring you the month’s top four

SHINE BRIGHT

THE MOMENT OF LIFT

By Rashmi Bansal Westland Publishers `231

By Melinda Gates Bluebird Publishers `354

THE CHURCHES OF INDIA

From NITI Aayog’s Amitabh Kant to Unilever’s Nitin Paranjpe and from Xiaomi, India’s Manu Jain to Mahindra Auto’s Pawan Goenka - Bansal chronicles the inspiring journeys and success stories of these luminaries among others.

These accounts are equal parts arduous and equal parts fulfilling.

In this compelling account, Gates shares lessons she has learnt from influential and noted people during her work and travels across the world. This narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention like child marriage and gender inequality, and also opens up about her personal life.

By Joanne Taylor Niyogi Books `1495 Taylor’s latest book reinstates her passion for Indian architecture and culture. Travel with her across the country as she visits its churches and learns of their history and the legends surrounding them, the early arrival of Christianity and India’s first encounter with Europeans.

‘MORE THAN HIS STATUS AS A CELEBRITY, During your research, you must have come across unknown facts IT IS SANJAY DUTT’S HUMAN SIDE THAT APPEALED TO ME MOST’ about the actor’s life? Will you

Says author Ram Kamal Mukherjee, whose book Sanjay Dutt: One Man, Many Lives narrates a few unknown stories about the actor

Rupa Publications India `500

What inspired you to author a book on Sanjay Dutt?

Sanjay Dutt is a man who had everything right in his life, yet went through hell and more, and bounced back again. He is not just a Bollywood star; he is a case study in himself. He had a perfect family, a great career and a caring wife, but he messed it all up. These were the incidents that intrigued me the most to write a book on him.

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share a few lesser-known ones?

There are several facts about his life which can literally blow the lids off the roof. There are incidents of drugs, gangsters and multiple affairs - ones that have mostly been talked about many times over. But one of the most heart-warming incidents was when he handed over the entire money (a mere few hundreds) that he earned when he was serving his jail sentence to his wife Manyata after he was released. That just goes to prove that he is a provider and a protector.

Air India will always be special for me, because my first trip to London with my wife Sarbani and son Rian was with Air India.

The staff was extremely caring throughout the flight. From refreshments to in-flight entertainment Rian enjoyed every bit of it.

- Author Ram Kamal Mukherjee

When and how did your fascination with him begin?

It happened while I was working on a fiction based on Bollywood.

While doing my research I read various stories of Sanjay Dutt and felt that in late 1980s he was a true rockstar - one who didn’t care for the consequences of his actions and followed his heart, almost blindly. More than his status as a celebrity, it is his human side that appealed to me.

He was a man who wanted to set things right but was unable to. He was the prodigal son who was ostracised by people in the film fraternity while his popularity among his fans remained undiminished.

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A quiet diner that transforms into a buzzing bar at night.

A multi-cuisine restaurant that calls itself a tapas place, serving flavours from across the world in bitesized portions, just like in Spanish bars. But that’s the USP of La Roca, the latest finedining option at Aerocity. At La Roca, chef Akshay Bhardwaj has extended the concept of tapas to a full course meal. Then again, what else would you expect but innovative creations from a chef, who is also a history buff and a numismatist!

La Roca, New Delhi

Innovation greets you as you step into the restaurant: high arches resting on tall pillars give the feel of a vintage wine cellar, till a kaleidoscopic light show on the ceiling and live music transform it to resemble a jazzed-up night club. The bar claims to serve cocktails made without any synthetic syrups, packaged juices or flavours. Even sugar, the bartender explains, has been replaced with honey. Try the cold pressed juices and vanilla pod infused gin, as well as nitro-charged coffee cocktails… innovation is definitely the buzzword here. In food, the must-tries are the nigiris, the meltin-the-mouth baos and the truffle mushroom risotto! From beetroot carpaccio and salmon carpaccio to chilli garlic prawns with basil tapenade, the menu is extensive.

A pizza or a tortellini, Delhi has always loved an Italian spread.

More so if the fare comes with a glass of fine wine and is served at one of the speciality restaurants in town, the Sorrento at Sangri-La’s – Eros Hotel. The finedining address has always been popular and more so now with chef Massimiliano Sperli helming the kitchen. Fresh from a stint in Dubai and hailing from “Roma”, his passion for creating flavourful dishes from simple ingredients is evident in every plate. The new menu reflects his eye for detailing: from the complex tuna tartar and fried black cod in parsley and basil batter to the home-made tortellini filled with potato and ricotta cheese. In the end comes the dreamy tiramisu with mascarpone and cinnamon cream served with “Grappa” ice cream, strawberry and lemon mousse!

Sorrento, New Delhi

But Italian is not the only flavour that gets the chef going. He loves Indian dishes too. “I love dal makhni, biryani and curries. I plan to taste new-age Indian cuisine as well,” he says!

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sure shorts If you are looking for a hearty Punjabi meal in South Delhi, head straight to the plush and upbeat Punjab Grill at Select CITYWALK. The restaurant seamlessly blends modernity with tradition. While the ambience is every bit contemporary, the menu boasts carefullypreserved recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Punjab Grill, New Delhi

A sheer delight for the non-vegetarian palate, the menu has a lot to offer. Go for the bhatti da murg, succulent pieces of chicken marinated in spiced yoghurt and roasted in tandoor or the chaap tajdar (lamb chops cooked in flavourful spices such as cloves, black cardamom and kasoori methi). The restaurant has a great menu for vegetarians as well and two of the must-try delicacies include besan aur hare pyaaz di sabzi and paneer ke shole.

Also do not forget to try their array of breads, especially the raj gira parantha and poodina naan. End your meal with a tasty serving of ras malai and a bite of paan.

Namak Mandi, New Delhi Impressive arches welcome you at the entry Namak Mandi, located on the second floor of DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj. Popular for its Awadhi cuisine, the restaurant is the brainchild of celebrity chef Imtiaz Quereshi.

Start your meal with tandoori murgh seekh or the classic tandoori chicken that is likely to whet your appetite for the main-course.

The non-vegetarian platter offers murgh bay misal and dhania murgh as the main curries accompanied with naan. Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the amazing murgh Rampur biryani and qasr-epukhtaan (a biryani prepared with cottage cheese, carrot and cauliflower) too. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to try the melt-in-the-mouth galawti kebab, one of the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialities and kathal ka burrah, tandoor-grilled slices of jackfruit marinated in tandoori masala and herbs. If dining with family, you must order their special family naan! Cap off your meal with the refreshing kesaria thandai and the lipsmacking jamun-e-gulab.

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AJAY KUMAR GARG ENGINEERING COLLEGE SCALING THE ZENITH OF EXCELLENCE Driven by its commitment to provide quality technical education, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College has become one of the best engineering institutions in Uttar Pradesh

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by AICTE and affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The college was established in 1998 and offers B.Tech courses in seven disciplines of Engineering. The college also offers postgraduate courses in Computer Application (MCA) and M.Tech in six engineering disciplines. The college is accredited by NAAC.

AKGEC has excellent infrastructure with state-of-the-art laboratories, computing facilities, automated library with e-journals, modern well furnished hostels for 1500 students and faculty residences on its Wi-Fi enabled 40 acre campus. The college also has highly qualified and experienced faculty lead by its Director, Dr RK Agarwal, who is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, CIT, UK and IISc Bangalore with vast teaching, research and administrative experience.

The college has been consistently maintaining excellent results and has 18 students in the 2017-18 top ten AKTU merit lists with 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. The college students have also received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for best performance across all B.Tech branches for two consecutive years, since its inception. The college also conducts a number of industrially relevant programmes to make its students globally competitive. During the year 2017-18, over 650 students have been placed in reputed companies like Infosys, Cognizant, Ashok Leyland, HCL, Hero Motocorp, HSBC Sofware, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Samsung Research Institute, NIIT Technologies.

The college has established a number of Centres of Excellence in collabora-

tion with eminent multinational industries. These include Industrial Robotic Training Centre in collaboration with Dr RK Agarwal Kuka Robotics, Centre of Competence in Automation Technologies with Bosch Rexroth, LabVIEW Academy with National Instruments, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) Centre with Siemens, Drive & Control Lab with Mitsubishi electric, Industrial Pneumatic Knowledge Centre with Janatics India and a Competency Development Centre in Integrated Automation with Automation Industries Association and industry partners like Pepperl & Fuchs, B&R, Festo and Siemens. The primary objective of these centres is to provide industrially-relevant training in these inter-disciplinary state-of-art technologies to bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry needs. These centres also promote research and industrial consultancies.

To expand the outreach of this facility and to align its objective with ‘Skill India Mission’, AKGEC Skills Foundation has been established as a funded training

partner of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Under this programme, Advance Welding Technology and Advance Manufacturing Centre have been established.

The college has a unique distinction of receiving the Academic Excellence Award for Best Engineering College in UPTU for two successive years from His Excellency the Governor of UP. The college is also a recipient of Best Industry Interface from the Minister of Science & Technology, UP Government, as well as from Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK. The college has been honoured with prestigious STEM awards for ‘Excellence & Innovation in Robotics Education’ by All India Council for Robotics & Automation.

AKGEC believes in setting audacious goals and infusing fresh ideas to achieve the same. The college plans to promote collaborative industryrelevant projects, R&D, and consultancy to raise the overall academic standard as well as to bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry requirements to make its students globally competitive students globally competitive.

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BUILDING THE FUTURE Oak Grove School, a 131-year-old institution in Mussoorie, is imparting quality education while being rooted in tradition, says school principal Jai Prakash Pandey Tell us about the history of Oak Grove School.

Oak Grove School was established in 1888 by East India Railway Company to provide education to the wards of Britishers. It is a fully residential, CBSE-affiliated English medium school, currently being run and managed by the Indian Railways. There are 600 students in this school from Classes III to XII hailing from the different parts of the country and abroad.

What were the founding principles on which this heritage institution was set up on?

A residential school amidst a calm and serene environment was the main objective behind its establishment. The culture of the hills coupled with natural surroundings opens up the horizons of the mind and therefore, is ideal in the pursuit of knowledge.

What role did the Indian Railways play in its establishment?

Indian Railways was a pioneer in establishing schools to provide education to the children of the Railway staff. The first railway hill

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school was started in the 1870s by Sindh Punjab and Delhi Railway, later known as the North Western Railway, at a bungalow called Fairlawn, which was a part of the Rajahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palace of Nepal, not too far from where the school now stands. Later on, the Oak Grove School was started in 1888 by the East India Railway Company on the recommendations of the school committee. The Fairlawn School was merged with it in 1894. It can be said that the Oak Grove is the first boarding school set up by the Indian Railways.

How does the school uphold its founding principles?

Sensibility towards nature and sensitivity to mankind are the main ethos of Oak Grove School. We try to inculcate these values in our students in order to shape them into better human beings. Skill development, social commitment and affiliation to nature have been made a part of school curriculum.

How does the school curriculum embrace modern teaching methods without breaking traditions?

Ashwani Lohani, former chairman of the Indian Railway Board and current Air India CMD (left), at the school

We are equipped with all modern teaching aids. Smart classes, interactive boards and state-of-the-art computer labs. Being a boarding school, we play a major role in nurturing students in our rich Indian culture and tradition. Various seminars and workshops are organised frequently to motivate the students and provide exposure to eminent personalities. We are constantly in touch with several institutes of national repute to provide our students with hands-on experience.

Tell us about the academic success of your students.

Oak Grove school is doing exceptionally well in academics. It has been ranked as the best Government School in the year 2017 as per the survey of Education Today. The 2019 CBSE Class XII result has drawn the attention of the country towards Oak Grove School. Three of our students secured positions in the top ten at the national level, with Piyush Jha claiming the third position.

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The Indian team with the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy in 2011

‘MAY HISTORY

REPEAT ITSELF’

As the nation eagerly looks forward to the ICC Cricket World Cup finals, Karan Kaushik catches up with a few Indian cricketers, who were once a part of Air India’s cricket team, on the airline’s contribution to the sport and who they think will win this year

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The country’s national carrier Air India doesn’t only fly planes and connect the country to the world. It also contributes to the all-round development of the society. Among many of its nation-building efforts is the support it lends to sportspersons by employing them under a special sports category. Several sporting stars like cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Nikhil Chopra, Suresh Raina, Jhulan Goswami and hockey legends Dhanraj Pillay and Harendra Singh are supported by Air India.

Former cricketer Nikhil Chopra says that he can’t thank Air India enough for supporting sportspersons across the country. “Air India’s support has allowed several players like me to achieve our dreams of playing for the country,” Chopra says. The former offspinner thanks the airline for allowing him to polish his skills and get the right exposure in both domestic and international cricket. “We felt like maharajas playing for Air India and I hope the airline continues to support sportspersons,” he says. Eagerly following the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Chopra adds that the time seems right for the Indian team to lift the cup again. (India has won the world cup twice: in 1983 and 2011).

Remembering the 1999 World Cup, also held in England, and during which Chopra was a member of the Indian squad, he says, “In the 1999 World Cup, we were very close to winning. But one match, against Zimbabwe, turned the tide against us. The current team, however, looks promising and I am sure that under the able guidance of skipper Virat Kohli, Team India will definitely lift the cup that we had left back in England then.”

Suresh Raina, a member of India’s 2011 World Cup champion squad, too feels the current team has a very good chance of winning the tournament. “The Indian team looks strong and I am sure the boys will repeat history and win a third cup for the country,” says the player. He adds that even though Australia might give the Indian team a tough fight, he is hopeful that the Men in Blue will make the country proud.

Raina, who too was a member of the team that played for Air India, says that playing for the airline gave him confidence. “Representing Air India helped me in fulfilling my dream of playing for the country. I would like to express my gratitude to Air India and its CMD Ashwani Lohani for trusting me and providing me the right platform to express myself as a young cricketer,” he adds.

India’s maverick middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh, who recently announced his retirement from

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The team is playing passionately to win the cup. India is the strongest team, and I am sure they can repeat history on July 14 by lifting the cup.

Harbhajan Singh

Team India may face a tough competition from Australia but in the end, the Men in Blue will win the cup and make the nation proud.

Suresh Raina

While our batting line-up is one of the best in the world today, our bowling side is also pretty strong, thanks to players like Jasprit Bumrah.

Yuvraj Singh

I am sure that under the guidance of skipper Kohli, India will bring back the cup that we had left in England in the 1999 World Cup. Nikhil Chopra

The new format has made the tournament even more exciting and we all want Team India to repeat history and lift the cup.

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international cricket, agrees that the Kohli-led Indian squad has strong chances of winning the World Cup. “While our batting line-up is one of the best in the world today, our balling side is also pretty strong with Jasprit Bumrah and spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal,” says Singh.

The cricketer too thanks Air India for being a part of his cricketing journey. “I have very fond memories of playing for Air India. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the management at Air India for allowing me to play for the Air India team as a young cricketer, which eventually helped me in achieving my lifelong dream of representing India internationally,” he says.

Former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team Jhulan Goswami, also one of the most talented fast bowlers that national women’s cricket has ever had, says that the World Cup is the most exciting tournament for any player. “Every cricketer dreams of representing the nation at the World Cup, and the ultimate goal is to bring the trophy home. The fact that the championship is played once every four years, allows ample time for proper training and preparation,” she adds.

Talking about the ongoing matches, Goswami says that the new format of the tournament has made it much more interesting. “The 2019 World Cup has a new and exciting format. We are witnessing a lot of ups and downs this time and with the weather conditions in England, the momentum can change any moment. But all we want is for our team to lift the cup,” she says.

Ask about her favourite players from the current team and she is quick to revert: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami. “I admire the way Kohli leads the team and performs every time, especially when he bats. I also appreciate the consistency shown by Jasprit Bumrah. Every time he comes to bowl, we feel that he’ll take a wicket any moment; such is his magic,” points out Goswami, who is also happy with the way Shami has made a comeback by taking a hat-trick in the match against Afghanistan.

Goswami joined the Air India team in 2000 and got a permanent job with the airline in 2006. She believes that it would have been tough for her to play for India without the support of the airline.

Fondly remembering the support extended by Air India, she says, “Air India has played a huge role in my career. I would like to thank the company for looking after me and other players, and for motivating us at every step,” she adds.

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Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is credited for scoring the highest number of runs in the tournament’s history. He has a total of 2,278 runs to his credit, followed closely by 1,743 claimed by Australian legend Ricky Ponting

Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath are India’s joint-highest wicket-takers at the World Cup. Between the two, 44 wickets were taken (Khan in 23 matches, Srinath in 34 matches)

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When India won the 2011 championship at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it became the first country to win a World Cup on home soil. Australia followed suit in 2015

No Indian has hit a century in the three World Cup finals contested by the country. Gautam Gambhir’s 97 against Sri Lanka in 2011 remains the highest by an Indian in a World Cup final

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s 183 runs against Sri Lanka in 1999 is by far the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in a World Cup game

Did you know that the only bowler to have led the wickettaking charts at a World Cup was an Indian? Anil Kumble took 15 wickets in the 1996 championship to achieve this feat

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So far, only three teams have lifted the World Cup trophy more than once – Australia (5), India (2) and West Indies (2)

Kapil Dev was only 24 years old when he led the Indian team to winning the coveted trophy in 1983, making him the youngest captain in the history of the tournament to do so

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From chhau in eastern India to cham in the north, masks are an important part of several of India’s ethnic dance forms, in which these are used to portray a character, says Poonam Goel It is often said that each one of us wears a mask sometime or other to hide our true feelings or identity. While this may be metaphorically true, Indian dance heritage has a uniquely different notion of what a mask symbolises. Several Indian classical and tribal dances use decorative and elaborate masks, not to hide, but to reveal the character being portrayed. Chhau, one of the well-known mask dances, belongs to eastern India. The martial dance form

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2 1. A chhau mask being made in Purulia, West Bengal 2. A chhau performer in Purulia

chhau has originated from the tribal belts of West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. Chhau is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘chhaya’, and its most celebrated forms are Saraikela chhau (Jharkhand), Mayurbhanj chhau (Odisha) and Purulia chhau (West Bengal), the last also listed on UNESCO’s heritage list of dances. Purulia chhau dancers use earthy and theatrical masks, made by artists from the Sutradhar community.

The central theme often depicts how evil

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1 1. Cham masks at the Hemis monastery in Ladakh 2. Two monks performing cham at Karsha monastery in Jammu & Kashmir 3. An artiste wearing a mask representing Lord Hanumana at Majuli island in Assam

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with whom we can share our grief and also get blessings”.

Saraikela chhau masks are simpler, though the narrative remains akin to its Bengali counterpart. These masks are made of papiermâché with awe-inspiring headgear. In Odisha’s folk theatre tradition jatra, artistes also use masks to depict characters from mythology. In Kerala’s traditional dance forms theyyam and kathakali, elaborate costumes with facial masks are equally prominent.

In almost every dance form that uses masks across India, the narrative includes stories from epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Puranas and myriad folk tales. The clothes, ornaments and masks are created to transform an ordinary person into a god.

Says Thulasi Kakat, a professional photographer who has extensively documented the disappearing traditions of theyyam for a photo project showcased at the second edition of Habitat Photosphere, “I was born and raised in north Kerala where theyyam is a regular feature. We believe that theyyam is not just a dance form or performing art, it’s a divine ritual that brings us closer to god.

Theyyam is considered divine, like a god,

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Another ritualistic dance form, cham, is performed by Buddhist monks as a regular part of monastery festivals, especially in Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh and Kinnaur in northern India. The masks are bright and intricately patterned, making the character appear larger than life.

Dancing to the booming sounds of drums and other percussion instruments, cham dancers can often be intimidating and dramatic as the purpose of this dance is to appease deities and ward off evil.

The Assamese folk dance mukha bhaona originates from the idyllic river island of Majuli, where the tradition of mask making is said to have existed since the

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open house CULTURE 16th century. These lightweight masks crafted from bamboo and cloth are called mukha or mukhota and are significant for their eyelids and lips that are controlled by the performer (lotokai mukha). Says art curator Neelam Malhotra, who had recently curated a show on masks: “Masks are an essential component of folk tradition. They have been used for dance, both ritualistic or celebratory, since times immemorial.”

1. An artiste gets ready for a therukoothu performance in Tamil Nadu 2. A close up of a padayani, mask 3. Padayani performers

Since masks perform various roles and embody different sentiments, they visibly differ in size, dimension, carvings and looks

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Sometimes, masks are used especially for the villainous character alone.

For instance, according to dance historian Dr Sunil Kothari, in Kerala’s Krishnattam dance form, characters like the death God Yama and demons like Puthana (sent to kill Krishna) are depicted with masks. Says he: “Masks offer several identities. The person behind the mask could be a bird, an animal, a joker, a prince or princess, a demon, a demoness, ghost and even god.

Masks are believed to have magical powers.”

Since masks perform various roles and embody diverse sentiments, they visibly differ in size, dimension, carvings and looks. Some may have bulging eyes, protruding nose, tongue jutting out of mouth – features enhanced to portray fear, other worldliness, create fantasy or to deceive other characters in a dancedrama. In Tamil Nadu, therukoothu or street theatre uses partial face masks, colourful costumes and crowns. Instead of using dialogues, music forms the basis of this performance, where characters sing and enact scenes from mythology.

Though not exactly masks, classical kathakali dance-dramas paint faces with symbolic colours for different types of characters: sattvika (noble), rajasika (less noble) and tamasika or low nature demons, ghosts etc. The colour choices are interesting too. Buff colour is used for women, Brahmins and saints; green for Krishna, Pandavas, Rama and other divine characters; green broken with red for rajasika characters such as Ravana, Duryodhana, Dussashana; and black for demons and ghosts.

Somana kunitha of Karnataka is a celebratory trance-like dance performed to honour a village deity. Dancers wear

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The performer begins with a dance and reaches a trance like state, when he is said to be possessed by a spirit and answers various questions of the spectators and bestows blessings.â&#x20AC;?

Another dance which is performed using wooden masks is Kali nach, performed in West Bengal, in honour of Goddess Kali.

The performer wears a mask and dances with a sword, making prophecies. Masks are also used in the traditional fagli dance of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Performers here dance as demons and gods.

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elaborate red sandalwood masks (soma) painted with fangs, flaring nostrils, and big, curly mustaches. A benevolent deity is represented by a red mask while a yellow or black mask suggests the opposite. According to Malhotra, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bhuta (ghost or spirit) masks have been used in ritualistic ceremonies for ages.

Padayani, also called padeni (derived from the Malayalam word for military formation), is a traditional folk dance mainly performed in honour of the Bhadrakali deity. In this art form, the performance blends music, dance, theatre, satire, facial masks and paintings.

The author is an art enthusiast and the views expressed in the article are her own

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BOATMEN As Kerala’s annual boat race season kicks off at Champakkulam, Suchayan Mandal tells us why this is the best time to visit the region

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The downpour has paused but that doesn’t guarantee a rain-less day in this part of the country. At Alappuzha district’s Champakkulam jetty on River Pamba, a crowd has been gathering since the wee hours of the morning. Today is the moolam day in the Malayalam calendar, which marks the beginning of the annual boat race season in Kerala. The tranquillity of the river is punctured as the crowd gains strength and the otherwise serene village gets ready for the Champakkulam Moolam Boat Race. Over a dozen chundan vallam or snake boats are participating in the historical carnival, which takes place annually. As advised by my hotel’s receptionist, I rush to the jetty right after breakfast to get a seat with a good view of the race’s starting point. The air is heavy with anticipation of a noisy crowd and it seems as if life has come to a halt! If you want to witness a traditional festival charged with pride, this is the place to be.

1. A boat race is on at Champakkulam

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2. The boats have intricate design and it requires years of apprenticeship under a master boat architect before one can independently undertake the construction of these vessels

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Interestingly, it’s not the race alone that demands attention. These boats, which slither like snakes across the water are equally unique. Enormously long – ranging from 100 to 140 ft – these boats were used around 500 years ago during wars by the armies of local kingdoms to manoeuvre the meandering network of the backwater canals. The legacy of these wars is celebrated by the modern-day races. Another story says that the festival is connected to the installation of the idol of Lord Krishna in the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Swamy temple in the vicinity. It is said that the celebration started when king Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan rewarded his Christian subject Mappilassery Itty Thommen who provided shelter to his men who were carrying the idol of Lord Krishna to be set in the altar of the royal temple.

WHAT TO EXPERIENCE See a kathakali performance, attend a temple festival and witness kalaripayattu

WHEN TO GO This festival generally starts in July. This year, it will be held on July 15. Also monsoon is the best season to explore Kerala.

WHERE TO STAY Staying in a houseboat is a unique experience. These slow-moving exotic barges floating on the backwaters are perfect for a leisure trip.

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Air India flies to Kochi (around 65 km from Champakkulam) from New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dubai, Mumbai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Trivandrum

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Around In Kerala, the season of boat races starts with the Champakkulam Moolam Vallam Kali, the oldest of all the races that takes place at Champakkulam, a serene village in Alappuzha district, on the moolam asterism in the Malayalam month of Mithunam (around June or July). >> GOING AROUND The boat race is just the tip of the iceberg if you are planning a trip to Kerala. A 40-minute drive from Champakkulam, Vayalar, is where you should base your tour in this part of God’s own country.

It opens up as a destination that has witnessed the evolution of Malayali culture over the years.

Be enticed by the tranquillity of the backwaters and enjoy a serene sun bath at the local white sand beach. Explore village toddy shops, that manufacture this local liquor from tender coconut. It is mostly served with freshly-caught shrimps fried in coconut oil. >> GASTRONOMY Start your day with good ol’ filter coffee and keep fuelling yourself with fresh catch of the day that the fishermen around the floating boathouses bring in.

Kerala has distinct divisions in its cuisine – Malabar, Kochi and Travancore. Champakkulam falls under Kochi, where the cuisine is spicier. A good meal of rice and mutton or meen (fish) curry is a must-try!

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Enormously long, ranging from 100 to 140 ft, these snake boats were traditionally used by local kings during wars ings at temples. Rituals are also performed at other temples and a church. It takes about 100 heavily muscular men to man the oars and each boat has a captain, who stands at the head of the chundan vallam to direct and boost his men during the race.

While the race lasts a few hours, the preparation starts months in advance.

The preparation

The able oarsmen are carefully selected and under the supervision of the leader, the team practices hard for around six weeks.

Villagers take turn in feeding the oarsmen on practice days at mass feasts on the river banks. The boats are expensive and the villagers contribute for their maintenance.

Today’s boats are longer to accommodate more oarsmen! As the race day draws near, the boats are smeared with sardine oil for smooth sailing and more speed.

Method in madness

After waiting for a couple hours, the race finally begins a little after noon. There are drum rolls, whistles, songs and cheers – all overlapping with the high-pitched commentary in Malayali. I don’t need to be wellversed in the language to understand that this is not just a sporting activity; it’s a mat-

ter of pride! In front of me, hundreds of men are rowing the elegant boats in a magical rhythm – a well-choreographed oar-dance one may call it. Like a drummer juggling his drum sticks, the men juggle their massive 12-ft oars from one side to the other in absolute harmony.

Adding technology

An elderly gentleman seated next to me informs that since last year, an Olympic standard marking system has been put in place to avoid discrepancies at the finish line.

Multiple cameras with high FPS (frames per second) have also been installed to nullify any dispute. As the race nears its end, the tension is almost palpable and the air is charged with the enthusiasm of a multitude of people who have gathered. The anchored houseboats and fishing boats too have become galleries for the audience. A few children, unable to find a suitable viewing spot, are swimming in the river. As the race ends and the sun dips behind the palm trees, the crowd breaks up into smaller groups. I head back to my hotel, promising myself to return next year for another rush of adrenaline!

The author is a travel writer and the views expressed in the article are his own

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Nairobi, Kenya’s beating heart, offers the perfect blend of a growing metropolis and unspoilt natural beauty, says Olivia Balsinger

Giraffes stroll in Nairobi National Park against a backdrop of the city’s skyline

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1. Tourists and locals mingle at the Maasai market in Nairobi

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2. Beaded jewellery on sale at the Maasai market 3. A woman from the Rendille tribe of Africa in traditional jewellery. Events are held in Nairobi to highlight the culture and traditions of Africa’s tribal communities to educate travellers

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Nairobi, Kenya’s dynamic and metropolitan capital, certainly knows how to defy the stereotypes. While many refer to it as a rugged and desolate savannah, Nairobi is actually a modern, burgeoning destination.

The fastest growing city in Africa, Nairobi is continually evolving as much more than an overnight stopover for intrepid travellers to explore, instead transitioning into a holiday in itself.

In fact, “Kenya’s beating heart,” a more accurate and fitting nickname for Nairobi, is a melting pot of vibrant culture, exciting nightlife, international restaurants and hospitable locals, eager to welcome guests into their pulsating city. And just a stone’s throw outside of Nairobi’s city limits are several enthralling wildlife-centric attractions. The juxtaposition between the urban modernity and the peacefulness of the surrounding bush (forested area) gives travellers a comprehensive sample of the true soul of modern-day Africa.

Your first objective when touching down in Nairobi should be becoming acquainted with the layout of the sprawling metropolis.

Once settled, taking a city tour is a way to gain perspective and explore Nairobi’s

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“must sees,” without feeling overwhelmed.

A stop is recommended at the 28-storey Kenyatta International Conference Center building, whose top floor provides sweeping, panoramic views of the city.

From cultural hotspots to bustling markets and from glitzy bars to nature safaris, Nairobi has a lot to offer. For example, the African Heritage House, overlooking the Nairobi National Park, designed by American Alan Donovan, co-founder of the African Heritage Pan African Galleries, gives an insight into the mud architectures found throughout the continent of Africa. Another cultural gem is the GoDown Art Centre, a nonprofit warehouse-turned-studio that is now home to a diverse range of visual and performing art exhibits. The Karen Blixen Museum, named after the Danish coffee farmer and writer of Out of Africa,

has been converted into a treasure trove of the author’s memorabilia from her young adulthood on the continent. It’s best to explore these attractions with a guide!

If visiting on a Friday, getting lost in the labyrinth of stalls at Maasai Market in northern Nairobi is a necessity. This is where you will find everything - from popular souvenirs to delicately made traditional trinkets from local villages, and from toy airplanes made of bottle caps to intricate pieces of artworks. It is the perfect environment to practice your bargaining skills. These markets move around the city throughout the week and wares on offer include jewellery and baskets made by members of the Maasai tribe.

1. A black rhinoceros grazes close to a safari vehicle in Nairobi National Park. The park offers visitors plenty of chances to see wild animals closely 2. A Maasai tribe member rides his bike along the Ngong hills in Kenya after a day of tending to his cows in the beautiful valley. Ngong hills are located about 25 km from Nairobi 3. Highrises in Nairobi’s city center

The only thing more exciting than navigating through the market is encountering wildlife.

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Travel Tips

HOW TO GO AROUND An interesting way of travelling through Kenya is by road. Guided tours and options for self-driving holidays are available

WHEN TO GO Nairobi enjoys comfortable weather year round. To watch annual migrations of the wildlife travel between July and October

WHERE TO STAY Nairobi has no dearth of hotels but try camping in the open at any of these: Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park or Mt Kenya Park

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Nairobi National Park, sitting on the outskirts of the city, is home to those animals you’d hope to encounter on safaris — large herds of giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, rhino, cheetah and majestic prides of lion, meandering through the grass. What differentiates the park from other safari locations in Africa, is its proximity to the metropolis. The park, perhaps Kenya’s most well-known, sits on the southern boundary of Nairobi, is said to be the only national park on the planet to border a country’s capital. Experiencing animals interacting in their natural habitats — chasing their next dinner, seeking refuge for their cubs and hoping to survive another night amongst lurking predators — on safari is one thing, but it is quite another to view this spectacle against the backdrop of Nairobi’s glittering skyline.

It’s not only location that makes this park unique. It is known for the success it has had in preserving its rhino population. The world’s densest concentration of black rhinoceros (currently more than 50) inhabit the park’s sanctuary and there is immense effort being made to prevent poaching.

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Additionally, rangers keeping watchful eyes on the prides of lion, are often able to give updates to visitors about their location! And with the park’s wetland area sustaining approximately 400 bird species, ornithology enthusiasts will be delighted. A guided tour of the park is a must and costs around USD 75 for half day.

For more wild adventure, spend the night camping in one of the city’s national parks, underneath a sprawl of stars. For more comforts and thrill, book into one of Nairobi’s most Instagrammable locations — the Giraffe Manor. Though prices here are slightly steep, the opportunity to enjoy breakfast in the company of a curious giraffe poking its head through the hotel’s window is extraordinarily unique and gushingly adorable. Nairobi lets you tailor your experience of the city. And whatever be the budget, your Nairobi experience is sure to sure to give you memories to last a lifetime.

1. A giraffe takes a peep into the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi 2. A baby elephant being fed milk from a bottle at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park.

The centre provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the trust

The author is an avid traveller and the views expressed in the article are her own

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A city of contrasts, Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital offers remnants of history along with a futuristic enthusiasm for life, says Rupali Dean

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It is the city of the invincible. A wall divided it; wars devastated it; history mutilated it, yet Berlin rose, phoenix-like to become a city of smiles. A city that is the global capital of the arts, entrepreneurship, parties, culture and cuisine. The city, throbbing with life and ideas, holds its history close to its heart.

From the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the opulence of Prussian palaces and gardens, to the heritage of Checkpoint Charlie and the room where the Holocaust was planned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Berlin offers a fascinating lesson of the human past.

An aerial view of the east side of Berlin

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Did you Know?

Berlin is the only European city that has more museums than rainy days. On average there are 99 rainy days a year, and there are around 170 museums

Berlin is the most multicultural city in Germany. Of the approximately 3.7 million residents, 725,500 possess a foreign passport. People from 190 countries live in the city

Berlin, with its 2,100 bridges, 564 of which cross over water, easily beats even Venice in this regard. The oldest bridge is the Jungfernbrücke. It was built in 1798

Zeughaus. The boulevard also boasts restaurants, cafés and shops.

My next stop is the Berlin Wall. While most of the wall (originally 150 km long) is demolished, parts of it have been restored. I walk along the wall starting at Mauerpark, a popular flea market. This is where the legendary Berlin attitude can be experienced on Sundays - laid-back and quaint! And while you amble through the stalls of the market on Sunday, don’t forget to test your vocal chords at the Mauerpark karaoke.

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Ambassador Speaks Today about 1,700 German companies are doing business in India – employing roughly 600,000 Indians.

German investments provide secure jobs with a future, income stability for many families and provide technology and training for those who shape tomorrow’s India.

People-to-people contacts are on a record-breaking run: the number of Indian students enrolled in German universities has been rising by 20 per cent every year – now to more than 15,500.

More and more Germans swear by yoga and Ayurveda, and watch Bollywood movies – there is even a Bollywood TV channel in Germany.

- Martin Ney, Ambassador of Germany to India

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Down the Wall

I begin my tour at the heart of the city Bebelplatz - an attractive and popular public square that has been a witness to most of the city’s chequered history.

Situated directly by the magnificent boulevard Unter den Linden, the stunning Bebelplatz is surrounded by buildings such as the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, St Hedwig’s Cathedral, the Hotel de Rome, the Alte Bibliothek, the Altes Palais and the Prinzessinnenpalais. The site was originally called Platz am Opernhaus, and later Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-Platz. Berliners still call it Opernplatz.

I walk down to Unter den Linden, popularly known as die Linden (after the lime trees that once lined it), connecting the famous Brandenburg Gate with the transport hub of Alexanderplatz. Along the way, I come across numerous ornate and neoclassical buildings, landmarks of the past and present, including the Humboldt University and the Staatsoper, Neue Wache and the

On weekdays, the area teems with tourists and stalls selling souvenirs and knickknacks. I carry on to the Mitte Museum.

It is interesting to stop and read the information plaques along the way and learn what happened at these locations.

The 1.3-km-long East Side Gallery of the Wall has become a place for Berliners to express themselves with colourful and expressive street art. I also get a view of the stunning Oberbaum Bridge and a walk across gets me gorgeous views of the Spree river, the lifeline of the city.

Once a city accurately separated in two by a wall, Berlin today is a hub for creativity, arts and most recently, food. But within all of those happenings and metropolitan spaces, are massive areas of green, gushing rivers and pretty canals. When the sun is out, you will come across locals relishing spontaneous jamborees and picnics. When the sun goes down, it’s a stage to party.

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I experience Berlin’s true character by stopping by at as many dissimilar districts as I can, and discover that a Berlin tour is incomplete without visiting the Thursday street food market – Markthalle Neun. It is one of Kreuzberg’s most precious hotspots

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Panoramic view of Berliner U-Bahn with Oberbaum Bridge in the background

Fact File Berlin is the city that truly never sleeps. From tiny basement clubs to industrial techno temples, chestnut-canopied beer gardens to fancy cocktail caverns – Berlin delivers footstomping odysseys, and not just after dark and on weekends but pretty much 24/7. Pack your stamina!

When it comes to creativity, the sky’s the limit in Berlin, one of Europe’s biggest start-up capitals.

In the last 20 years, the city has become a giant lab of cultural experimentation thanks to a spirit that nurtures and encourages new ideas

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having been liberated from disorder and reinstated to new magnificence as a community-owned market hall, nearly 120 years after it initially opened.

Thursday is the highlight of Markthalle Neun’s week with its street food, where you can take a quasi tour of the globe through the dishes on offer from many of Berlin’s settler communities. Street Food Thursday is edible proof that Berlin is a gastronomic melting pot whose assortment is noticeable in its horde of dependable food cultures. What exactly does that mean? British pies, Chinese dumplings, Mexican tacos, Peruvian ceviche, currywurst, Korean buns… the list goes on and there’s something new every week! I keep my eyes open for various cuisine and flavours, and try eating everything from Chinese pancakes to British pies, as I wander and take in the striking character of this singular market.

Checkpoint Charlie

The next morning I reach Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous checkpoint between the erstwhile East and West Germany. Completely restored, the checkpoint reminds us of what it must have been like during the Cold War. For more history, I head to the Checkpoint

Charlie Museum, which fascinatingly was opened just after the construction of the Berlin Wall. A popular site for photo ops today, the checkpoint has been the setting for many thrillers and spy novels, from James Bond’s Octopussy to The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.

One of the best ways to explore the city is through a boat tour that follows the main waterway for about two and a half hours. I start with the Bellevue Palace or Schloss Bellevue, that is the seat of Germany’s current President FrankWalter Steinmeier and has been home to several legendary personalities like Theodor Heuss. It has even said to have hosted French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte!

The next landmark is the Berlin Cathedral, with its magnificent dome that dominates the city’s skyline. With an ornamental facade, the church interior is especially worth seeing. Museum Island is not to be missed either. An island with five museums in the heart of Berlin, Museumsinsel is home to the legendary bust of Egyptian queen Nefertiti and the Pergamon Altar.

The author is an avid traveller and the views expressed in this article are her own

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TPC held its 17th Foreign Lenders Meet in Mumbai on June 25, 2019. The meet was aimed to brief the representatives of the foreign banks and financial institutions about the company’s Operational and Financial performance during the financial year 2018-19, growth plans and funding requirements, etc. for the future.

A detailed presentation was made by AK Gautam, ED (Finance), covering various aspects of NTPC’s performance and future growth plans.

International credit rating agencies S&P, Fitch and Moody’s presented their perspective on the company credit quality, trends in the power sector in the APAC region, prospects and developments in the Indian Power Sector.

K Sreekant, director (Finance), Sudhir Arya, CFO, and AK Gautam interacted with the lenders and answered their queries. Around 50 representatives from various financial institutions, banks attended the meet.

INDIA FLYING HIGH India to be Guest of Honour at the 33rd Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico

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ndia has been designated as the Guest of Honour at the 33rd Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair), Mexico (November 30 to December 8, 2019) - the largest book fair in Spain.

India to Mexico, and Kumar Vikram, Editor & Project Incharge announced in detail India’s broad outline of programmes for FIL 2019. Marisol Schulz Manaut, Director General, FIL also addressed the audience from the book fair organiser’s side.

In a press conference held at Embassy of India at Mexico City, Prof. Govind Prasad Sharma, chairman, National Book Trust, India, Muktesh K Pardeshi, Ambassador of

The National Book Trust, India (under the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India) is the nodal agency coordinating the Guest Country Presentation at the said Book Fair. India

will display a wide array of its rich and composite literary and cultural heritage at this edition of the festival - with over 35 authors /artists /scientists /children’s writers; 15 publishing houses; literary and academic activities comprising conferences, publishers’ round table, discussions and presentations on science and other genres; three exhibitions consisting of ancient and rare manuscripts, photo books, wall hangings on handicrafts and paintings; modern art by 40 renowned women artists of India; a cultural programme and an artistic tribute to Indian literature, among many other activities. An expected sale and exhibition of more than 2000 Indian titles is foreseen at this event, which will also include translation agreements and copyright exchanges.

India’s participation at FIL will also include a film festival, comprising Indian feature films’ and those based on science; a food festival; street shows at various venues across Guadalajara and at Casa de la India, a cultural hub of Indian food, handicrafts and artefacts, for sale and display.

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You have danced to his tunes. Now let him serve you a drink!

Badshah is ruling Bollywood and is planning to give New Delhi a taste of his tunes!

By Vinayak Surya Swami

Badshah (right) with restaurateur Priyank Sukhija

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KITCHEN RAP Badshah, known for his smart lyrics, versatile tracks and a unique style statement, has made his entry into the capital’s culinary industry.

Pairing with his friend, restaurateur Priyank Sukhija, the rapper has brought to Delhi Drangonfly, a fine-dining restaurant that serves lip-smacking pan Asian cuisine with a unique nightlife experience.

From music to food… how did the move happen?

I grew up in New Delhi and like every Delhiite, I love good food. Thus, it was a natural extension which was planned meticulously. Dragonfly is not just something I wanted to try; it has actually been a very closely-monitored process. I have

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tried to incorporate the best parts of my own life into its design. Priyank and I started from scratch and made our way ahead. Everything in the restaurant, from its décor to furniture, has been custom made. We have tried to create a space that is best suited for a global fine-dining experience. I am passionate about music and I’ve used the same amount of passion and dedication to come up with the restaurant.

You are considered to be the pioneer of new-age rap music in India. How have you kept your music so unique?

I have always had a knack for storytelling.

While growing up, I would always want to tell everyone a story - my perception of the world.

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The interiors of Dragonfly (right) and a dish from its eclectic menu (below)

DID YOU KNOW • The 33-year-old rapper’s real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia • Badshah is actually a teetotaler and refrains from any alcoholic beverages • The rapper was born to a Punjabi family in New Delhi and studied Civil Engineering in Chandigarh.

• His hit single DJ Wale Babu was released in 2015 and he collaborated with singer Astha Gill for the track.

The song reached No 1 in Indian iTunes charts within 24 hours of its release • Dragonfly is a venture he has launched with Priyank Sukhija, who owns popular food chains such as Flying Saucer and Boom Box Cafe

And what better way to do it than with music?

Listening to rappers from around the world and how they were able to weave a story around a simple beat fascinated me. I think that had a major part in motivating and inspiring me to explore music. The desire to tell a story and acquiring the required skills to do so, I believe, has shaped me into who I am today.

You have been known for writing lyrics that is today called intelligent rap...

With every track I tell a different story. My songs are not random words that rhyme. I enjoy and value originality and therefore, cannot be repetitive with my lyrics. I like to share with the audience how a particular event has affected me or how I have managed to do something differently. Almost all my tracks have been a tale I’ve been meaning to tell and I think that’s what differentiates them from others.

What do you love most about Delhi’s food culture?

For me, Delhi has always had the best of food and I think that is why I am able to connect with the capital. I like to achieve perfection in all my ventures. What I do with my music, I have tried to recreate here - to be the best.

You have had a phenomenal rise. How has the journey been?

To be brutally honest, I followed a difficult path and it can be considered a miracle that I came

to be where I am in life today. There were a lot hardships that I faced and a lot of challenges that I overcame; and this is what anyone should do with challenges, overcome them! “Yeh ek journey thi jo karni thi [this was a journey that I had to complete].” It’s very important that you always keep your goals in sight and never forget where you started from. If you keep working hard and constantly endeavour to do your best, you have a good chance at becoming a better individual. I love what I do and that is what drives me to become better and keeps me level-headed.

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There are shiny skyscrapers and towering metal cranes. There are busy malls and local markets. But amidst all this are several stunning urban artworks that dot Singapore’s streets. Created by local artists and those from across the world, these artworks reflect not only Singapore’s present but also its past with influences from Malay, Arab, Indian and Chinese settlers.

Here are six of our favourite murals around town!

Little India

Street art in Singapore is witnessing a renaissance of sorts. Sneha Thomas introduces us to some of the vibrant murals

The bustling streets of Little India offer a glimpse of Indian culture, tradition and cuisine to Singapore’s residents and visitors. For the local Indian community, the bylanes of the neighbourhood and stores selling Indian goods are a reminder of home. Amidst it stands the vibrant Tan Teng Niah bungalow, the last remaining Chinese villa in Little India. Built in 1900, the conserved two-storey heritage house is said to have belonged to Tan Teng Niah, an influential Chinese businessman.

A spectacular mix of Chinese and European architectural styles, the eight-room villa offers a palette of bright colours, making it a popular spot for photographers and Instagrammers.

The vibrant walls of the Tan Teng Niah bungalow, the last remaining Chinese villa in Little India, Singapore

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Haji Lane

The blue bird graffiti by artist Didier Jaba Mathieu on the walls of Piedra Negra cafe in Haji Lane canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be missed. The previous blue artwork was revamped in 2018 and today takes pride of place in the colourful lane lined with quirky shops and artisanal cafes. Take a walk down the alleyway painted with murals by some of the top street artists, including

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Jaba, whose works, dating back to 2011, are spread all over the area.

Once dominated by Muslim pilgrims returning from Haj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), the old shophouses in the lane have now been turned into stunning cafes serving ArabMuslim cuisines, and stores selling everything from artworks to garments.

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Kampong Glam area

Dramatic is the word that can best describe the black and white portraits by Mohammad Azlan Ramlan or Ceno2, the well-known Singaporean graffiti artist, on the walls of The Singapura Club restaurant.

It is located at Haji Lane in the Kampong Glam area, which used to be known as the Arab quarter. Home to the beautiful Sultan Mosque, the neighbourhood includes an interesting mix of fabric stores, cafes serving Middle Eastern delicacies and chic gift shops, all rolled into one heritage district. The portraits represent the history of Singapore through people of different communities who used to live here. The ordinary lane of the early 1990s is now a bustling street that is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike.

Near Amoy Street

A classic Ceno2, the portrait of a laughing Samsui woman is iconic. She seems to be laughing at the world, proudly showing off an extra long finger nail!

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Chinatown

The “Lion Dance Head Maker”, is one of the several murals that dot the streets of Chinatown in Singapore. It features a man making giant puppet heads used in the Chinese traditional lion dance. Two boys sitting next to the man are seen beating drums used in the dance. On its right is the mural known as “Mamak shop”, depicting a man selling sundry goods.

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These artworks showcase trades that were once commonly found in Singapore’s Chinatown area. Today, an amalgamation of old and new, Chinatown was once the home of Chinese immigrants who had settled in Singapore in the 1830s. Today, the neighbourhood is dotted with stores selling Chinese goods and restaurants serving traditional food, prayer flags and paper lanterns.

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Jalan Pisang

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost impossible to miss the gigantic mural of a young girl cuddling a lion cub as you walk through Jalan Pisang facing Victoria Street. Created by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located next to a smaller alley with several other small murals.

Photo: Sneha Thomas

To try a street art tour of Singapore you can start at Tiong Bahru and proceed to Chinatown. From here stroll towards Keong Saik Road and make your way towards the Working Capitol Building. Your last stop in the neighbourhood will be at Amoy Street.

Next up should be Little India, Haji Lane and then Everton.

The author-photographer is a travel blogger and the opinions expressed in the feature are her own

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ofj"B HkjrukV~;e u`R;kaxuk ekyfodk l#dbZ us oSls rks dbZ xq#vksa ls u`R; lh[kk gSA fdarq muds u`R; ij xq# dY;k.k lqanje fiYyS] jktkjRue vkSj dykfuf/k ukjk;.ku dh Nki fo’ks"k rkSj ij iM+hA ekyfodk l#dbZ vius xq# ds ckjs esa crkrh gSa] ^^u`R; esjk thou gSA eSa vke cfPp;ksa dh rjg cpiu ls gh u`R; lh[kus yxh FkhA Ekq>s u`R; dh izsj.kk esjh eka ls feyhA eSa ekurh gaw fd esjs u`R; ij esjs xq#vksa dk izHkko jgk gSA eq>s J`axkj ds lkSan;Z dk ifjp; dykfuf/k vEek us djok;kA xq# dY;k.kh lqanje ls cgqr dqN lh[kkA fdarq eka dh ,d ckr ges’kk ;kn jgrh gS fd og dgrh Fkha fd vxj vki ryk’k djksxs rHkh vkidks dqN feysxk] rHkh vkxs c<+us dh izsj.kk feysxhA eq>s ;kn vkrk gS] eSa tc lkr&vkB lky dh Fkh] rc eka eq>s ysdj ;kfeuh d`".kewfrZ] la;qDrk ikf.kxzgh] lksuy ekuflag tSlh u`R;kaxukvksa ds dk;ZØe esa ysdj tkrh FkhaA eq>s ckyk ljLorh ls Hkh cgqr dqN lh[kus dks feykA**

’kqHkk eqn~xy

xkf;dk ’kqHkk eqn~xy us fganqLrkuh ’kkL=h; vkSj Hkkjrh; ikWi laxhr esa [k+kl igpku cukbZ gSA bykgkckn esa tUeh ’kqHkk eqn~xy us laxhr dh ’kq#vkrh f’k{kk xq# jkekJ; >k ds lkfu/; esa xzg.k dhA fQj mUgksaus fnYyh esa iafMr fou;panz eqn~xy] iafMr olar BDdj] dqekj xa/koZ vkSj uSuk nsoh ls ekxZn’kZu izkIr fd;kA mUgksaus [k;ky] Bqejh] nknjk ds lkFk&lkFk fganh flusek ds xhrksa dks Hkh vius lqjksa esa <kyk gSA og vius xq#vksa ds ckjs esa crkrh gSa] ^^esjk lkSHkkX; jgk gS fd eq>s dbZ xq#vksa dk izse vkSj lkfu/; feykA eSa vius xq#tuksa dh cjkcjh djus dk nqLlkgl dHkh ugha dj ldrh] ysfdu iz;kl rks ge lc djrs gSa fd ftl mnkjrk ls gekjs cqtqxksaZ us gesa fl[kk;k vkSj rS;kj fd;k] ml ijaijk dks ge dHkh /kwfey ;k f’kfFky ugha gksus nsaxsA bl ckr dks rks lHkh Lohdkjrs gSa fd fj;kt+ ds fcuk ijQkWfeZax vkVZ esa dke ugha pyrkA**

jksuw etwenkj

laxhr ukVd vdkneh lEeku ls lEekfur ckalqjh oknd jksuw etwenkj us xq# iafMr fot; jk?ko jko vkSj iafMr jfo’kadj ds lkfu/; esa ckalqjh oknu lh[kkA iafMr jksuw etwenkj ekurs gSa] ^^esjs xq#vksa us eq>s cgqr dqN fn;kA vkt cnyrs le; esa gekjs lekt dh vkSj ge dykdkjkas lHkh dh ekU;rk,a dkQ+h dqN cnyh gSaA igys tc ge yksx lh[k ysrs Fks] ?kj esa cSBduqek egfQ+ysa gksrh FkhaA blesa u, o mHkjrs dykdkj viuh dyk dks ofj"B dykdkjksa ds lkeus is’k djds ekxZ&n’kZu ysrs FksA blh cgkus ubZ cafn’ksa] y; vkSj rky ds ckjs esa tkudkjh gkfly gks tk;k djrh FkhA gekjh ih<+h dk lkSHkkX; jgk fd mUgsa xq#vksa dk lkfu/; feykA vkt Ldkbi] baVjusV] xwxy ds tfj, yksx ’kkL=h; laxhr lh[kus dh dksf’k’k dj jgs gSaA gkykafd] xq#&f’k"; ijaijk ds vius ewY; vkSj fu;e gSa] os dHkh lekIr ugha gksaxsA**

vfnfr eaxynkl

dFkd u`R;kaxuk vfnfr eaxynkl dks iafMr fcjtw egkjkt vkSj dqeqfnuh ykf[k;k tSls egku xq#vksa dk lkfu/; feykA og [kqn dks lkSHkkX;’kkyh ekurh gSaA vfnfr dgrh gSa] ^^esjs fy, esjs xq# gh lc dqN gSaA eq>s yxrk gS fd gj ekuo esa xq# rÙo gksrk gS] gj euq"; esa Kku dk vkºoku gksuk pkfg,A mls [kqn dks tkx`r djuk pkfg,A tc ;g rÙo tkx`r gksrk gS] rks thou ls lkjs d"V feV tkrs gSaA ;g lHkh Kkuksa dh iwath gSA tc gekjs thou esa xq# rÙo vk tkrk gS] rks gekjh psruk esa Kku thfor gks tkrk gSA rHkh rks dgk tkrk gS] ^xq# d`ik fg dsoye~! Xkq# d`ik fg dsoye~!! Xkq# d`ik fg dsoye~ f’k";L; ije~ eaxye~!!^ eq>s xq#vksa dk lkfu/; feykA ;qokoLFkk esa mruh le> rks ugha Fkh] ij vc eglwl gksrk gS fd muds izdk’k esa gh esjs O;fDrRo dks fu[kjus] laojus vkSj izdk’ke; gksus dk volj feykA**

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infpºu Hkze.k

vykSfdd vuqHkwfr laxejej dh pV~Vkusa vkSj muds chp ls gksdj xqt+jrh ueZnk] ;g ut+kjk ns[kdj dksbZ Hkh ea=eqX/k gks tkrk gSA oh.kk lcyksd ikBd gesa HksM+k?kkV dh lSj djk jgh gSaA

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lkSan;Z vkSj lEeksgu ls Hkjiwj ueZnk unh ds vyadj.kksa dk uk;kc rksgQ+k gS HksM+k?kkVA gjh&Hkjh igkM+h ls f?kjh ueZnk ds chpksachp clk gS HksM+k?kkVA vk’p;Z] dkSrqd ,oa vpjt Hkjs bl LFkku ds lkSan;Z dks ’kCnksa esa lesVuk vlaHko lk gSA laxejej ds igkM+ksa dks dkVrh gqbZ rst+h ds lkFk tc ueZnk unh ;gka ls fudyrh gS rks ,slk yxrk gS tSls igkM+ ueZnk unh ds ty ls /kqydj lkQ+&lqFkjs rFkk mtys gks x, gksaA ikuh vkSj igkM+ ds feyu dk ;g lqanj ,oa vn~Hkqr ut+kjk lalkj esa ’kk;n gh dgha vkSj ns[kk tk ldsA

lSykfu;ksa dk vkd”kZ.k

,vj bafM;k dk ekxZ

e/; izns’k ds tcyiqj ls ek= 23 fdyksehVj dh nwjh ij HksM+k?kkV clk gSA ueZnk us viuk lcls vf/kd ykM+&I;kj vkSj nqykj HksM+k?kkV ij gh U;ksNkoj fd;k gSA ;gh dkj.k gS fd ;g LFkku tcyiqj ;k e/; izns’k dk gh ugha vfirq ns’k vkSj fo’o Lrj dk i;ZVd LFky cu x;k gSA HksM+k?kkV ds uke ds ckjs esa dgk tkrk gS fd Hk`xq _f"k us bl LFkku ij riL;k dh Fkh] blfy, bls HksM+k?kkV uke feykA ,d vU; fdaonarh ds vuqlkj HksM+k dk eryc fHkM+uk vFkok Vdjkuk gksrk gSA ;gka ij

fnYyh ls tcyiqj ds fy, ,Vhvkj&72 foeku la[;k ,yk;al ,;j&0617 ls lIrkg esa izfrfnu mM+ku izpkfyr dh tkrh gSA tcyiqj ls HksM+k?kkV dh nwjh 23 fd-eh- gSA

/kqvka/kkj tyizikr vkSj mlds vklikl fc[+kjs izkd`frd ut+kjksa dks ns[kus u dsoy ?kjsyw vfirq fons’kh lSykuh f[kaps pys vkrs gSa

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Hkze.k

vn~Hkqr ut+kjs

;gka ueZnk unh igkM+kas dks dkVdj ,sls fudyrh gS ekuks fdlh fdys dh nhokj dks dkV Mkyk gks

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ckouxaxk unh vkSj ueZnk dk laxe gksrk gS] rHkh ;g LFkku HksM+k?kkV dgyk;kA ;gka dk bfrgkl djksM+ksa o"kksZa iqjkuk gSA ;gka laxejej dh et+cwr pV~Vkusa ,slh yxrh gSa ekuks os ueZnk ds ty dk jkLrk jksdus dks [kM+h gksaA fdarq vius lQ+j esa #duk ;k fojke ysuk Hkyk ueZnk dks dgka vkrk gSA reke dfBukb;ksa] O;o/kkuksa vkSj #dkoVksa dks ikj djds vkf[+kj ueZnk us bu igkM+ksa dks phjdj viuh jkg cuk yhA igkM+kas dks rksM+us&Q+ksM+us vkSj jkLrk cukus esa ueZnk dks gt+kjksa o"kZ yx x,A rc dgha tkdj cuk lkSan;Z dyk dk vn~Hkqr uewuk HksM+k?kkVA HksM+k?kkV esa lQsn] nwf/k;k iRFkjksa ds vkdkj&izdkj vkSj dVko dks ns[kdj yxrk gS ekuks fdlh dykdkj us bls rYyhurk ls l/ks gkFkksa }kjk fu[+kkjk] rjk’kk ,oa x<+k gSA

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HksM+k?kkV ds lehi cls iapoVh ?kkV ls uko ij lokj gksdj i;ZVd ;gka dk vn~Hkqr ut+kjk fugkjus tkrs gSaA ikuh ds nksuksa vksj nwf/k;k pV~Vku ds chp jkLrk cukrh ueZnk ,sls yxrh gS] tSls fdlh fdys dh nhokj ds chp ls fudyh gksA jkLrs esa vkidks lQsn iRFkjksa ij izkd`frd :i ls cuh lw;Z] panzek vkSj gkFkh ds ikao tSlh vkd`fr;ka fn[krh gSaA izokg ds lkFk&lkFk vkidks pV~Vku ij fLFkr fo’kky f’kofyax ds n’kZu gksrs gSaA bl f’kofyax dk fuekZ.k gksYdj jkT; dh izfl) egkjkuh vfgY;k ckbZ }kjk djok;k x;k FkkA jkLrs esa vki ns[ksaxs canjdwnuh] ,slk dgk tkrk gS fd guqeku dh lsuk us yadk tkrs le; blh txg dks dwn&dwndj ikj fd;k FkkA blfy, ;g txg canjdwnuh dgykbZ FkhA ,d ekU;rk ds vuqlkj] bl LFkku ij Lo;a nsojkt banz us laxejej dh pV~Vkuksa dks rksM+dj ueZnk ds fy, jkLrk cuk;k FkkA dgk tkrk gS fd banz ds gkFkh ds iSjksa ds fu’kku vkt Hkh pV~Vkuksa ij cus gq, gSaA pkanuh jkr esa bl txg ij ukSdk fogkj djuk vfHkHkwr djus okyk vuqHko gSA pkan dh fueZy jks’kuh esa laxejej dh ;s pV~Vkusa nw/k ls ugkbZ fn[krh gSaA ueZnk dk ikuh ,sls yxrk gS ekuks pkanh fi?kydj cg jgh gksA

tknqbZ okrkoj.k

HksM+k?kkV ds fudV cuk /kqvka/kkj tyizikr ueZnk ds vykSfdd o vuks[ks lkSan;Z ds n’kZu djkrk izrhr gksrk gSA ueZnk ;gka ij ÅapkbZ ls ukprh] bBykrh]

HksM+k?kkV vusd ifjokjksa dks jkst+h&jksVh Hkh eqgS;k djkrk gSA laxejej ds uDdk’khnkj ’kks&ihl ;gka ds fo’ks"k vkd"kZ.k gSaA laxejej ls cus jksVh csyus ds pdys] f[kykSus] vkHkw"k.k [+kjhnus rFkk NksVs&NksVs iRFkjksa ij viuk uke xqnokus esa lSykuh vR;ar mRlkfgr fn[krs gSaA i;ZVdksa dks vkdf"kZr djus ds fy, ;gka ij ukSdk fogkj ,oa ty&ØhM+k dk Hkh vk;kstu fd;k x;k gS

cy[kkrh gqbZ mrjrh gSA ÅapkbZ ls fxjrk ueZnk ty /kqvka mM+krk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA blds dkj.k ;g txg /kqvka/kkj dgykrh gSA dy&dy cgrh unh dk ty laxhr mRiUu djrk gSA ;g lqanj ut+kjk ns[kus lSykuh ;gka f[kaps pys vkrs gSaA HksM+k?kkV ,oa /kqvka/kkj dk vkd"kZ.k dqN ,slk gS] ftlus fQYeks|ksx dks Hkh viuh vksj vkdf"kZr fd;kA HksM+k?kkV fganh flusek ds ’kkseSu jkt diwj ds ilanhnk LFkyksa esa ls ,d jgk gSA mudh fQ+Yeksa ds dbZ n`’; bUgha pV~Vkuksa ds chp fQ+Yek, x,A ’kkg#[k [+kku dh fQ+Ye v’kksdk dh vf/kdka’k ’kwfVax HksM+k?kkV esa gh gqbZ FkhA ,sfrgkfld fQ+Ye eksgutksnkjks ds egÙoiw.kZ n`’; Hkh HksM+k?kkV esa gh fQ+Yek, x, FksA

Nk;kfp=% latho pkS/kjh

LFkku dh egÙkk

nf{k.k dh xaxk dgh tkus okyh ueZnk unh Lo;a esa ekuo lH;rk] laLd`fr vkSj fodkl dh nkLrka lesVs gq, gSA Hkw&oSKkfudksa dh n`f"V ls Hkh HksM+k?kkV dk egÙoiw.kZ LFkku gSA HksM+k?kkV ds djhc cuk Mk;uklksj ikdZ gesa crkrk gS fd djksM+ksa lky igys ueZnk unh ?kkVh esa cM+h la[;k esa Mk;uklksj ik, tkrs FksA crk;k tkrk gS fd tcyiqj ds Hkw&oSKkfudksa ds ,d ny dks ;gka ij Mk;uklksj ds vaMs [kkstus esa lQyrk feyh FkhA ysf[kdk Lora= i=dkj gSa

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¶;wt+u fMªaDl dk et+k ysa---

fofHkUu Qyksa ds feJ.k ls cuk ÝwV iap vfrfFk;ksa dks ijksl]as mUgsa rkt+xh ,oa larfq "V dk vglkl gksxk

ÝwV iap lkexzh% larjs dk jl 1 di] vukukl dk twl 1 di] vke dk jl 1 di] rkt+h Øhe vk/kk di] :gvQ+t+kA ltkoV dh lkexzh% vke o rjcwt+ ds ckWy] dqN dkys vaxwj] BaMs ikuh esa Hkhxha iqnhus dh ifÙk;kaA fof/k% eSaxks ckWy] vaxwj vkSj rjcwt+ ckWy dks iqnhus dh ifÙk;ksa ds lkFk ,d ydM+h ds Ldqvj esa Mkysa vkSj LVj djus ds fy, ,d lkbM esa j[ksaA iap dh lkjh lkexzh dks ,d lkFk feDlh esa pyk,aA cQZ+ ds VqdM+ksa dks ,d fxykl esa j[ksaA iap feDlpj dks Åij ls MkysaA Qyksa ls cuh gqbZ fLVd dks fxykl esa j[ksaA ihuk dksykMk lkexzh% vukukl dk twl 3 di] dksdksuV feYd 2 di] uhcw dk jl vk/kk cM+k pEEkp] filh phuh 6 cM+s pEEkp] vko’;drk vuqlkj cQZ+ ds VqdM+sA ltkoV dh lkexzh% vukukl ¼fNYds lfgr½] psjh 2 ;k 3] vukukl dh dqN ifÙk;ka] VqFkfidA fof/k% VqFkfid ij vk/kh psjh yxk,a vkSj vukukl dh nks ifÙk;ka mlds ckn yxk,aA vc VqFkfid dks vukukl ds VqdM+s esa MkysaA vukukl ds VqdM+s esa NksVk&lk phj yxk,a vkSj VqFkfid dks fxykl ds fdukjs ij ltk,aA feDlh esa twl] dksdksuV feYd vkSj uhcw dk jl Mkydj pyk,aA ehBk p[kdj] Loknkuqlkj phuh feyk,aA vPNs ls QsaV ysaA fxykl esa cQZ+ Mkysa vkSj mls twl feDLkpj ds lkFk ijkslsaA

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iku ’kkWV lkexzh% cus cuk, ehBs iku ¼fcuk lqikjh ds½ 2] ouhyk vkbZlØhe 8 cM+s pEEkp] BaMk ikuh 1 di] cQZ+ ds NksVs&NksVs VqdM+s vk/kk di] Loknkuqlkj filh phuhA fof/k% iku dks FkksM+s ls ikuh ds lkFk feDlh esa ihl ysaA vU; lkexzh Mkysa vkSj feDlh pyk,aA Loknkuqlkj ehBk feyk,aA ’kkWV fxyklksa vFkok NksVs fxykl esa Mkydj ijkslsaA feaV eksfgrk lkexzh% 15&20 iqnhuk dh dqVh ifÙk;ka] phuh 3 NksVs pEEkp] NksVs VqdM+ksa esa dVk uhcw 1] phuh dk flji 1 cM+k pEEkp] lksMk 3 fxyklA fof/k% 3 cM+s pEEkp phuh dks vk/kk di ikuh ds lkFk 2&3 feuV rd mckysaA vkap ls mrkjdj BaMk djsaA Loknkuqlkj phuh dk flji bLrseky djsaA ’ksdj esa dqVs gq, iqnhus ds iÙks] 3 NksVs PkEEkp] uhcw dk jl vkSj 1 cM+k pEEkp phuh dk flji MkysaA cQZ+ Mkydj vPNs ls fgyk,aA bls 4 yacs fxykl esa MkysaA izR;sd esa 2&3 VqdM+s uhcw ds MkysaA Åij ls lksMk MkysaA pEEkp ls feyk,aA iqnhus ls ltkdj ijkslsaA dwy ¶ysoj lkexzh% BaMk nw/k 2 di] dslj&fiLrk vkblØhe 2 cM+s pEEkp] ouhyk vkblØhe] BaMkbZ flji 4 cM+s pEEkp] filh phuh 1 NksVk pEEkp] cQZ+ ds VqdM+s] Q+kywnk 2 cM+s pEEkpA

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ekulwu esa gkseesM fMªaDl ihus dk viuk gh vkuan gSA fMªaDl vkSj ekWdVsy cukuk csgn vklku gSA fMªaDl rkts+ Qyksa ls cus gksa rks Lokn o lsgr dh xkjaVh gksrh gSA dqfdax ,DliVZ uhrk esgrk dqN et+snkj fMªaDl ds ckjs esa crk jgh gSaA [kkuk vka[kksa ls Hkh [kkrs gSa% uhrk esgrk izLrqr gS Hkkjr esa dqfdax Dohu dgykus okyh ikd fo’ks"kK uhrk esgrk ls fo’ks"k ckrphr dk va’kA vki izksQs’kuyh dqfdax dh nqfu;k esa dc vkbZa\ eq>s dqfdax dk ’kkSd fd’kksjkoLFkk ls gh FkkA esjs ekrk&firk us cgqr lg;ksx fn;kA mUgsa vPNk yxrk Fkk fd csVh ?kjsyw dkedkt esa fnypLih ys jgh gSA oSls gekjs t+ekus esa yM+fd;ka dfj;j cukus ds ckjs esa de gh lkspk djrh FkhaA eSa vkl&iM+ksl dh vkafV;ksa ds lkFk dsd o dqdht+ csd djrh FkhA dqfdax ds izfr nhokuxh us gh eq>s bl {ks= esa dfj;j cukus dh jkg fn[kkbZA

ikddyk esa ekfgj

Hkkjr dh izfl) dqd cqd ysf[kdk gSa uhrk esgrkA muds uke ls pkj lkS ls vf/kd dqd cqd izdkf’kr gks pqdh gSaA mUgksaus ns’k esa uhrk esgrk dqfdax Dyklsl uke ls dqfdax baLVhV~;wV dh J`a[kyk Hkh vkjaHk dh gSA viuh dqdcqd vkSj O;atuksa ds dkj.k mUgksaus vusd iqjLdkj Hkh thrs gSaA ,sls esa uhrk esgrk dks dqfdax Dohu dguk xyr ugha gkssxkA og ges’kk ls gh vius idokuksa esa iz;ksx djrh jgh gSa] rkfd [kkus okys dks vkuan dh vuqHkwfr gks ldsA

vkius dqfdax ij fdrkc fy[kus dk dc o dSls lkspk\ esjs ifjokj vkSj nksLrksa dks esjh dqfdax cgqr ilan FkhA dqd cqDl fy[kus dh izsj.kk mUgha ls feyhA rHkh eSaus jsfliht+ dks fy[kuk ’kq: fd;kA esjs ifr dEI;wVj fo’ks"kK gSaA mUgksaus esjh fy[kh jsfliht+ dks dEikst+ djds Vkbi fd;k vkSj dEI;wVj esa lso fd;kA blesa esjs ifr us cgqr enn dhA

1. iku ’kkWV ihdj ,d vyx vuqHkwfr feysxh 2. ihuk dksykMk dk Lokn vki dHkh ugha Hkwy ik,axs 1

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vkidh gj fM’k esa buksos’ku dSls vkrh gS\ buksos’ku ;kuh u;kiuA bldk dkj.k gS VªsofyaxA eSa Vªsofyax cgqr djrh gwaA gj ubZ txg ij jsLrjka esa tkrh gwa vkSj ubZ fM’k [kkrh gwaA eSa dHkh Hkh fM’k ds ckjs esa iwNus ls ’kekZrh ughaA fM’k esa D;k&D;k elkys iM+s gSa] laiw.kZ tkudkjh eSa ’ksQ+ ls iwNrh gwaA lh[kus dh dksbZ mez ugha gksrhA vki fdlh ls Hkh lh[k ldrs gSaA crk nwa fd dqfdax jpkukRed dyk ds lkFk&lkFk Vsdfudy Hkh gSA esjk ekuuk gS fd vxj vki QwM dks vPNh rjg ls tkurs gSa] rks vla[; jsfliht+ cuk ldrs gSaA iwjh nqfu;k vkids [kkus dh nhokuh gSA vkidks dkSu lk tk;dk ilan gS\ eq>s fLVj Ýkbl cgqr ilan gSA pkgs og dkWfUVusaVy gks ;k vksfj,aVyA eq>s nksuksa ykbV vkSj fjÝsf’kax yxrs gSaA eq>s gj fdLe ds lykn Hkh cgqr ilan gSaA dqfdax tUEktkr izfrHkk gksrh gS ;k bls lh[kk tk ldrk gSA bl ckjs esa vki D;k dgsaxh\ dqfdax ,d Lkkbal gSA dqfdax dks lh[kk tk ldrk gSA ;fn vki esa dqfdax dh tUEktkr izfrHkk gks] blds izfr I;kj o lh[kus dh yyd gks rks fQ+j dqfdax fu[k+jrh tkrh gSA QqlZr ds iyksa esa D;k djuk vPNk yxrk gS\ eq>s vius ukrh&iksrs ds fy, di dsDl csd djuk vPNk yxrk gSSA eq>s muds lkFk ckgj ?kweuk ,oa fQ+Yesa ns[kuk cgqr vPNk yxrk gSA

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1. feaVh yseksuM s dk pV[kkjsnkj Lokn ysa 2. ykbe vkbl lksMk dk Lokn gj fdlh dks Hkkrk gS 3. Likblh beyh iuk dk nslh Lokn yktokc gS 4. iSih VeSVks dk vyx gh vglkl gksxk

ltkoV dh lkexzh% cknke] dktw] fiLrk vkSj vukj ds nkus& lHkh 1 cM+k pEEkpA fof/k% nw/k vkSj nksuksa izdkj dh vkblØhe] BaMkbZ flji] phuh vkSj cQZ+ dks feDlh esa vPNs ls feyk,aA Q+kywnk dks ,d yacs fxykl esa MkysaA fMªad dks blds Åij MkysaA bls esos vkSj vukj ds nkuksa ls ltk,a vkSj ijkslsaA iSih VeSVks lkexzh% ids gq, yky VekVj 7] lsysjh dh MaMh 3 bap] phuh Ms<+ pEEkp] dqVh cQZ & 2 di] filh dkyh fepZ & 1 NksVk pEEkpA fof/k% VekVj vkSj lsysjh dks ckjhd dkV ysaA ued vkSj phuh fNM+dsaA feDlh esa Ms<+ di ikuh ds lkFk pykdj ihl ysaA twl dks Nku ysa vkSj 4 fxyklksa esa MkysaA Åij ls dqVh cQZ+ vkSj filh dkyh fepZ fNM+d dj ijkslsaA VªkWfidy esMys lkexzh% dksdksuV feYd 2 di] fNys o Lykbl djs 3 NksVs ids dsys] nw/k 1 di] ’kgn 6&8 cM+s pEEkp] ikbu,IIky ,lsal vk/kk NksVk pEEkp] dwVh cQZ+ vko’;drk vuqlkjA ltkoV dh lkexzh% rkts+ ukfj;y dh iryh&iryh LykblA fof/k% dksdksuV feYd] dsys] nw/k] ’kgn] ,slsal vkSj cQZ+ feDlj&xzkbaMj esa Mkydj ihl ysaA bls fxykl esa MkysaA ukfj;y ds Lykbl Mkydj ijkslsaA ykbe vkbl lksMk lkexzh% ouhyk vkbZlØhe] lksMk 2 cksry] ikuh 1 di] phuh 1 di] yseu ,lsal 2 NksVs pEEkp] dwN cwan gjk jaxA fof/k% yseu flji rS;kj djus ds fy, phuh vkSj ikuh mckysaA mcky ds ckn bls 4 feuV rd idk,a] ftlls flji FkksM+k fpifpik yxus yxsA bls ,d rkj dk u cuus nsaA vkap ls mrkjsaA BaMk djsaA yseu ,lsal] gjk jax vkSj uhcw dk jl

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cukus dh fof/k% vkVs esa mijksDr lkexzh Mkydj mUgsa vPNh rjg ls feyk ysa vkSj xquxqus ikuh esa xwaFk ysaA 15 ls 20 feuV rd vkVs dks j[ks jgus nsaA blds ckn vkVs dh xksy&xksy ckfV;ka cukdj xeZ vksou esa j[k nsaA vxj vksou ugha gS rks vki ckVh esdj LVSaM esa Hkh ckVh cuk ldrs gSaA vki pkgsa rks jksVh lsadus okyh tkyh esa Hkh ckVh dks lsad ldrs gSaA vxj ckVh dk ’kq) nslh Lokn p[kuk pkgrs gSa rks vki ckfV;ksa dks daMs dh vkx esa lsad ysaA vki pkgsa rks ckVh ds vanj eVj dh fiV~Bh] vkyw dh fiV~Bh] iuhj dh fiV~Bh cukdj Hkj ldrs gSaA vki ckVh dks ikuh esa mckydj vFkok fcuk mckys Hkh cuk ldrs gSaA [kkus esa nksuksa gh izdkj dh ckVh Lokfn"V yxsaxhA

cukus dh fof/k% lcls igys ,d crZu esa vkVk] jok ,d lkFk Nku ysaA blesa ,d cM+k pEep fi?kyk gqvk ?kh feyk,aA vko’;drk vuqlkj nw/k Mkydj vkVs dk feJ.k xwaFk ysaA vkVk u vf/kd ueZ vkSj u gh vf/kd l[+r xwaFksaA vc vkVs dks NksVs&NksVs cjkcj fgLlksa esa ckaVdj yksbZ rS;kj dj ysaA bUgsa xksy&xksy djds gFksyh ls nckdj IysV esa j[k ysaA e/;e vkap ij ,d dM+kgh esa ?kh xeZ djsaA ?kh ds xeZ gksrs gh rsy esa ,d lkFk 3 ls 4 yksbZ Mkydj lqugjk gksus rd ÝkbZ djsaA blh rjg ls lkjh yksb;ka ry ysa vkSj vkap can dj nsaA lHkh yksb;kas ds BaMk gksrs gh bUgsa njnjk ihl ysaA vc blesa phuh] byk;ph ikmMj] dktw] fd’kfe’k vkSj cknke Mkydj feDl djsaA pwjek cudj rS;kj gSA

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xkSjo lksyadh uSfrdrk ds :<+ [kkapksa esa viuh xkM+h [khaprs&/kdsyrs ygwyqgku lekt dks cgqr vyx <ax ls fopfyr djrs gSaA ;g djrs gq, mlh lekt esa vius vkSj vius ge mez ;qokvksa ds gksus ds vFkZ dks idM+us ds fy, Hkk"kk esa dqN ubZ xfy;ka fudkyrs gSa tks jkLrksa dh rjg ugha] iM+koksa dh rjg dke djrh gSaA bUgha xfy;ksa esa fuEu&e/;oxhZ; ‘kgjh Hkkjr dh mnkfl;ksa dh f[kM+fd;ka [kqyrh gSa] ftuls >kadrs gq, xkSjo FkksM+k xqnxqnkrs gq, gesa vius lkFk ?kqekrs jgrs gSaA

os pqipki ysVs jgrsA lqcg tkx tkus ds ckn Hkh ,d Ms<+ ?kaVs rd ,slk gh yxrk fd lks jgs gSaA esjh ut+j vdlj cgqr nsj ckn mu ij iM+rhA vki dc txs\ eSa ges’kk ;gh iwNrkA ;gh gekjh xqMekWfuZax FkhA cl vHkhA mudk ges’kk ;gh mÙkj gksrkA esjs tku ysus ds ckn fd os lks ugha jgs gSa] os pkgdj Hkh vf/kd nsj rd fcLrj ij ysVs u jg ikrsA eq>s ;g vijk/kcks/k fnu Hkj lkyrk jgrk fd eSa muds ?kj ds lkFk mudh uhan esa Hkh ?kql vk;k gwaA fQj Hkh vxys fnu tc eSa mUgsa xqelqe ysVs Nr dks rkdrs gq, ns[krk rks iwNs fcuk u jg ikrkA eSa lqcg tYnh ugk&/kksdj bl rjg ?kj ls fudy tkrk Fkk] tSls fdlh n¶rj esa ukSdjh djrk gwaA os dHkh dqN dM+ok ugha dgrs Fks vkSj muds gkoHkko esa Hkh ges’kk esjs izfr ,d fLuX/krk lh gh jgrh Fkh] fQj Hkh eq>s vf/kd nsj muds lkeus cus jguk vlgt lk yxrk FkkA eSa pkgrk Fkk fd os jkr esa tYnh lks tk,a vkSj lqcg nsj ls txsaA ’kk;n os ;g le>rs Fks] blfy, fcLrj ls tYnh ugha mBrs FksA muds mBus ds vk/ks ikSu ?kaVs ds Hkhrj eSa ges’kk fudy tkrk FkkA os lkr cts mBrs rks ikSus vkB rd vkSj os X;kjg cts mBrs rks ikSus ckjg rdA eq>s mudk lkeuk djuk dfBu yxrk FkkA ’kk;n mUgsa Hkh esjk lkeuk djuk eqf’dy yxrk gksA eSa fnuHkj ;gka&ogka HkVdrk jgrk Fkk vkSj va/ksjk gks tkus ls igys dHkh ?kj ugha igqaprk FkkA dHkh&dHkh X;kjg&ckjg Hkh ct tkrsA os esjs fy, [kkuk cukdj j[krs Fks vkSj vxj fdlh fnu esjs ykSVus ls igys lks tkrs rks jlksbZ ds njokt+s ij ,d cM+h lh fpV fpidk nsrsA nky xje dj ysukA fÝt esa [khj j[kh gSA vkfn&vkfn--ml [khj ds pkoy ds gj nkus dks fuxyrs gq, eq>s ’kfeZanxh lh gksrh FkhA eq>s yxrk Fkk fd eSa uaxk gks jgk gwaA eSa gj jkr lksus ls igys lksprk Fkk fd dy jgus ds fy, dksbZ vkSj fBdkuk <wa<+ ywaxkA fdarq gj ’kke fQj ogha ykSV vkrk FkkA esjs ykSVus ds le; os tkx Hkh jgs gksrs] rc Hkh gekjs chp vf/kd ckrsa ugha gksrh FkhaA os vdlj dksbZ fdrkc i<+ jgs gksrsA tc rd eSa gkFk&iSj /kksdj vkrk] os [kkuk xeZ djds est+ ij yxk pqds gksrsA mudh iwjh dksf’k’k jgrh Fkh fd jkr dk [kkuk ge

yxHkx gj dgkuh us lks’ky ehfM;k vkSj vU; eapksa ij ,d [+kkl fdLe dh gypy iSnk dhA ;g ;qok dye ftrus dkS’ky ls rLohjksa esa cnyrh gS] og peRd`r djus okyk gS

nksuksa lkFk gh [kk,aA [kkuk [kkrs gq, eSa iwjs le; Fkkyh esa gh ut+jsa xM+k, j[krk FkkA os viuh fdrkc i<+rs jgrsA eq>s vdlj cgqr nsj ls uhan vkrh FkhA os ;g dgdj lksus ds fy, ysVrs Fks fd tc rd txwa] ykbV tykdj j[k ldrk gwaA ;g ckr os dbZ ckj nksgjk pqds Fks fd mUgsa jks’kuh esa Hkh vPNh uhan vk tkrh gSA fQj Hkh eSa muds lksus ds dqN nsj ckn ykbV cq>k nsrk Fkk vkSj ysV tkrk FkkA vxj cgqr cspSuh gksrh rks ckgj ckyduh esa dqlhZ ij cSBk jgrkA eq>s muds McycsM ij lksuk vViVk lk yxrk FkkA dHkh&dHkh vk/kh jkr ds ckn esjh vka[ksa vpkud [kqy tkrha vkSj esjk eu djrk fd eSa vHkh viuk cSx mBkdj] Hkkxdj fdlh vkSj ’kgj esa pyk tkÅa ;k mlh ’kgj ds fdlh vkSj dksus easA exj ml ’kgj ds fdlh dksus esa bruh txg vkSj lân;rk ugha Fkh fd eq>s eq¶r esa iukg fey ldrhA ;fn e`R;q ds ckn bruk yack vKkr u QSyk gksrk rks eSa ’kk;n ej gh tkrkA eSa vdlj vkSa/kk ysVdj lksrk Fkk vkSj tc lksrs gq, vutkus esa mudk gkFk esjh ihB ij j[kk tkrk rks esjh vka[ksa rqjar [kqy tkrhA eSa fgyrk Hkh ugha D;ksafd eSa fdlh Hkh rjg viuh vlgtrk trkuk ugha pkgrk FkkA bl rjg ikl ysVs O;fDr dh ihB ij gkFk j[k ysus esa dqN Hkh vlkekU; ugha Fkk ysfdu eSa fQ+j ls muds djoV cnyus vkSj gkFk ds gV tkus dk bart+kj djrk jgrk rFkk mlds Hkh cgqr nsj ckn eq>s fQ+j ls uhan vkrh FkhA ?kj esa nks vkSj dejs Hkh FksA eSaus dbZ ckj pkgk fd muls dg nwa fd eSa vyx dejs esa lksuk pkgrk gwaA eSa dgrk rks os rqjar lger Hkh gks tkrs vkSj mlh le; fdrkcksa okys dejs ds iyax ij ubZ pknj fcNk nsrsA exj ml fLFkfr esa jkr Hkj ,d ia[kk vkSj pyrk o eSa mu ij frudk Hkj cks> Hkh ugha c<+kuk pkgrk FkkA dHkh&dHkh tc ’kke esa ckfj’k gksrh vkSj eSa nsj jkr esa ykSVrk rks os [kkuk [kkrs gq, dgrs Fks fd tc ckfj’k gks jgh Fkh] rc os cgqr mnkl gks mBs FksA os fdlh ds lkFk cSBdj pk; ihuk pkgrs Fks] ysfdu dksbZ Hkh ugha FkkA fQj os galdj dgrs fd mUgsa esjh cgqr ;kn vkbZA eSa pqipki vius dkSj rksM+rk vkSj fuxyrk jgrk FkkA mudk ,d Hkh nksLr ugha FkkA dHkh&dHkh os cgqr nsj rd vius eksckby Qksu ds cVu rks nckrs jgrs FksA LusDl rks ugha [ksyrs gksaxsA rd D;k os fdlh dks eSlst fy[krs gSa\ D;k ;g laHko gS fd og vc Hkh muls ckr djrh gS\ dHkh dHkkj muds dkWyst ds fdlh lkFkh izksQslj dk gh Qksu vkrk Fkk vkSj rc Hkh cl dke dh ckrsa gh gqbZ djrh FkhaA ckdh mudk dksbZ ugha FkkA

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CANCER, Jun 21-Jul 22

bl ekg vki nqfo/kk esa jgsaxsA vge fu.kZ; ysus esa l’kafdr eglwl djsaxsA dksbZ Hkh QSlyk ysus ls igys lHkh igyqvksa ij Hkyh&Hkkafr fopkj dj ysaA fdarq ekg ds var esa lc dqN Bhd gks tk,xkA vkidks /ku] lkSHkkX; ,oa le`f) dh izkfIr gksxhA

TAURUS, Apr 20-May 20 Monotony is causing boredom in your life. But the only person who can change this is you.

Work fast to fix things before it becomes a pattern. Towards the end of the month you will initiate a partnership for work or wealth.

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GEMINI, May 21-Jun 20 You shall get what you have always dreamt of this July. This month is the month of dreams being manifested and this may mean in matters of heart, career, wealth or health. You are seen pampering yourself.

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TAROT TROTTING

You will be at a crossroad this month. An important decision will cause grave confusion.

You must speculate well before you make a decision. But the month will end well where money, luck and prosperity shall grace you.

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ARIES, Mar 21-Apr 19

A very strong woman is influencing you this July but take it with a pinch of salt. Your work and finances look good this month as you may decide to renovate or refurbish home or office space.

bl ekg ,d n`<+fu’p; okyh efgyk vkidks izHkkfor djsxh fdarq vki la;e ls dke ysaA vkidk dkedkt ,oa vkfFkZd fLFkfr bl ekg Bhd fn’kk esa vxzlj gksxhA vki laHkor% vius ?kj ,oa dk;kZy; dh ejEer dk dk;Z vkjaHk djasxsA

What the cards hold for you in July.

By Manisha Koushik

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LEO, Jul 23-Aug 22 You are excited about a new beginning in career.

This is great as a very exciting and interesting journey awaits you. This is something that you haven’t done before. This newness makes this project challenging and thrilling.

vki dfj;j esa ubZ ’kq#vkr ls vfrmRlkfgr gksaxsA ,d csgn jksekapdkjh ;k=k vkids bart+kj esa gSA vki dqN ,slk djsaxs ftls vkius vkt rd u fd;k gksA ;g u;kiu vkidh ;kstuk dks pqukSrhiw.kZ ,oa mRlkgo/kZd cuk,xkA

VIRGO, Aug 23-Sep 22 You are ready to make an emotional decision and start working seriously in matters of heart.

But to do this you must learn to let go of the past. In general , don’t hold on to wealth as it will come, only when you give with an open heart.

vki dksbZ HkkoukRed fu.kZ; ysus ds fy, rS;kj gSaA fny ds ekeys esa vki xaHkhjrk ls O;ogkj djsaxsA ,slk djrs le; vki vius vrhr ls ckgj vkuk gksxkA /ku dk vuqlj.k u djsa] ;g rHkh vkids ikl vk,xk tc vki bls [kqys fny ls nwljksa dks nsaxsA

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CAPRICORN, Dec 22-Jan 19

LIBRA, Sep 23-Oct 22 You will take a break either for work or leisure.

This break is much deserved and will help you get some clarity and put things in perspective.

You will return renewed with a zest to face life.

This is a good month for personal development.

If you are expecting a news related to work or business, then it is likely to get delayed.

You must remain calm and patient. Expect a very kind and sensitive person to come to your aid.

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vki vxj dkedkt ;k dkjksckj ls lacaf/kr fdlh lekpkj ds bart+kj esa gSa rks ml lekpkj dh izkfIr esa foyac gksxkA vki lcz ls dke ysa vkSj ’kkar jgsaA dksbZ laosnu’khy ,oa Hkyk ekul vkidh enn ds fy, vkxs vk,xkA

SCORPIO, Oct 23-Nov 21 You are ready to start something new that seems to be promising financially. This leads to a new partnership or joint association with another person. This venture will be short lived but beneficial.

vki dksbZ u;k dke vkjaHk djus ds fy, rS;kj gSa] ftlls vkfFkZd ykHk gksxkA vki fdlh O;fDr ds lkFk ubZ lk>snkjh vkjaHk djsaxsA ;g lk>snkjh Hkys gh de le; ds fy, gksxh fdarq vkids fy, ykHkdkjh fl) gksxhA

SAGITTARIUS, Nov 22-Dec 21 You will meet someone from the past.

This chance meeting will bring back old memories and thereby renew old ties.

But this may lead to confusions, so be careful.

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98 I SHUBH YATRA I JULY 2019

People born in July are always cheerful. Usually, they take pride in what they do and are very independent.

Some famous personalities born in July include Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Sunil Gavaskar, Amitav Ghosh and Jim Corbett.

AQUARIUS, Jan 20-Feb 18 A partnership in work or business is a possibility this month. You would be juggling two aspects of your life, which will make time and effort management a little difficult. But stay put and respite will arrive soon.

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PISCES, Feb 19-Mar 20 You may be facing monetary challenges but don’t worry, this situation is only temporary. You will get into a short arrangement with someone or something to help you achieve better financial results.

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