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reetings and a warm welcome aboard. We are happy to share that Trujet Airlines has achieved the status of first airline to commence all awarded routes under UDAN-1 initiative. The sunny days and warm evenings have filled us with new vigour and we are ready to give shape to new aspirations. We are devoted to boost our network across India.
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Keeping in mind the importance of technology, we take you on a trip to various smart cities of southern India in the lead story of May-June issue. In the city guide pages, visit the unending carpet of charismatic Coorg and see verdant hills playing peeka-boo with clouds. Discover the majestic beauty of the rock-cut caves of Maharashtra. The southern part of India is known for its spices and we introduce you to the ‘Queen of Spices’, Cardamom in the getaway section. The issue also talks about one of the oldest art forms of India, Basketry and gives you an insight into the colourful world of a variety of baskets. Catch a glimpse of the intriguing Warli Art in the art section and romance the florals in the fashion pages of the magazine. The food section gives you a peek into the variety of spices used in south Indian cooking. Enjoy watching painted kalamkaris displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London in the Insta Click section. Know more about the beautiful Gayathri Iyer in the Face2Face section.
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Discover Around the World | 10 Events/ News/ Festivals/ Films Snapshot | 18 Mother’s Day Special Lead Story | 20 Smart Cities of south India City Guide | 26 Coorg Getaway | 30 Rock cut caves of Maharashtra Travel | 34 Cardamom Plantations
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UDAN Trujet is expanding her fleet and adding new destination at a rapid pace. She took UDAN and successfully established air-connectivity to Nanded, Cuddapah, Vidyanagar, Mysuru & Salem achieving the status of the first airline to commence all awarded routes within a year. The airline took the first step in pioneering the vision ‘Sky for ALL’ and bringing close the under-served cities to the metro cities leading to the possibility of immense economic, cultural and social growth.
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Trujet at ‘Wings India 2018’ Trujet was a part of the Wings India’18 exhibition held at Begumpet Airport from March 8-11, 2018. The event was organised in pursuance to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘giving flight to the aspirations of the common man’ jointly by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Airport Authority of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The theme of the event was ‘India - Emerging Global Aviation Hub’. The event is the most comprehensive event on the Civil Aviation Industry calendar that includes exhibition, conference, chalets, demonstration flights, CEOs forum, static display, aerobatics, media conferences, one-to-one business meetings, etc. The previous edition of the event received an overwhelming response from the industry. The event witnessed the participation from more than 150 exhibitors from India and internationally with over 25 aircraft participating at the static display area. Concurrent events such as the inaugural ceremony, international conference, global CEOs forum, bilateral meetings, theme pavilion and business networking dinner were some of the highlights of the show.
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Celebrating the 71st anniversary, the film festival previews new films from around the world. Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been named as the President of the Jury. The psychological thriller Everybody Knows by Asghar Farhadi’s, starring Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz and Ricardo Darín, will be the opening film of the festival.
For the improvement and protection of human environment, the United Nations has designated June 5 as the World Environment Day. The day is celebrated to give people an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment.
Recognising the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Day of Yoga. It is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word yoga has been derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.
The well-known film festival is on a world tour and has finally arrived India. The film festival that will be held in various cities will visit Nasik in June. It is an annual presentation of short films and documentaries depicting mountain culture, sports, environment and various activities such as kayaking, mountain biking and climbing.
When: May 8-19, 2018 Where: Cannes, France
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When: June 21, 2018 Where: Across the world
When: June, 2018 Where: Nasik
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world of fossils
The Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra is all set for a beautiful makeover with first-of-its-kind tourism destination, the country’s first fossil park. The proposed area for fossil park, spread across 2 hectares of land, represents upper Gondwana Kota formations belonging to early Jurassic period. The park will have original objects as a lot of fossils are found in Sironcha Forest Division in Gadchiroli district.
Luxury Space Hotel
The first-ever luxury space hotel, Aurora Station is set to launch in 2021. It will offer a 12-day visit to the tourists with a chance to witness an average of 16 sunrises and sunsets a day. The hotel is equipped to house six people at one time and the guests will live in zero gravity conditions for the duration of the trip. The total cost of a return ticket is $9.5 million. Those interested in visiting the world’s first ‘luxury space hotel’ will be required to deposit $80,000 up front. The total amount for the 12 day experience equates to more than $28,00 (£20,000) an hour.
Biometrics Boom in India
According to SITA research, 70 per cent of passengers in India will be using the benefits of paperless air travel. The passengers can enjoy efficient and secure travel through the use of Aadhaar and SITA Smart Path Technology. It will be deployed at the Multimodal International Hub Airport in Nagpur and will include Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) and Common Use Self Service (CUSS) solutions enabling any airline to any desk agent, gate, or self-service kiosk for check-in and bag drop and baggage tracking.
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Naa Peru Surya It is an action entertainer movie, written and directed by Vakkantham Vamsi and produced by Sirisha Sridhar Lagadapati and Bunny Vasu. The music of the film has been scored by Vishal and Shekhar. Allu Arjun will be seen in the title role along with Tamil actor Sarath Kumar in a crucial role in this movie. Release date: May 4, 2018 *Release dates are subject to change
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May 11, 2018 Director: Rakesh Sarang Cast: Sachin Pilgaonkar, Swwapnil Joshi, Siddharth Chandekar, Shwetha Bandekar
Ananthu V/S Nusrath
June 8, 2018 Director: Sudhir Shanbhog Cast: Vinay Rajkumar & Latha Hegde
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Where the Line Bleeds
By: Jesmyn Ward Publisher: Bloomsbury Publications Price: `399 The book is a timeless fable of brotherly love and familial conflict. Joshua and Christophe are twins, raised by a large extended family in a rural town on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Over the course of a single, life changing summer, as they struggle to find work and contend with the reappearance of their parents – Cille, who left town for a better job, and Sandman, a dangerous addict – the brothers are forced into a series of decisions that will ultimately damn or save them.
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I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges
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By: Pradeep Gulati Publisher: Notion Press Price: `250 The book is an intriguing collection of fourteen irresistible short stories that look at various aspects of human relationships. Cleverly drawn from everyday characters and incidents from various parts of the world, these ingeniously plotted story lines have unexpected emotions and twists.
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The Foodhall Cookbook: For the Love of Food Photographer: Anshika Varma Publisher: Roli Books Price: On Request
Curated by one of the finest food and ingredients stores in India, this book presents 75 recipes from around the world shared by star chefs - from modern European to Asian, contemporary Indian to Mediterranean, and not-to-be-missed dream desserts - as well as the food philosophy of each region.
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Ooty Summer Festival Udhagamandalam, also known as Ooty hosts the Summer Festival when thousands of local and international tourists flock to the destination to enjoy various cultural programs. During the festival, a flower show is organised exhibiting nearly 8,000 varieties. The major highlights of the event include fruits and vegetables shows, boat race, hot air balloon show, eco-trekking, amateur photo competition, painting exhibition, vintage car rally, marathon race and beauty pageants.
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Champakulam Boat Race One of the oldest sports festivals- marks the beginning of the boat race season in Kerala. During the event, a total of 19 boats participate under various categories. The event also includes exotic water floats, boats ornamented with colourful parasols, and several performing artists.
Peko Run India Promoting fitness and healthy lifestyle, Peko Run India is organised in various cities across India. The events happen in tie-up with NGO who further sport young talent in sports who lack optimum amount of resources to enhance their skills.
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Mother A picture memory brings to me;
I look across the years and see Myself beside my mother’s knee. I feel her gentle hand restrain My selfish moods, and know again A child’s blind sense of wrong and pain. But wiser now, a man gray grown, My childhood’s needs are better known. My mother’s chastening love I own. -John Greenleaf Whittier
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A city can be considered smart if it satisfies various criteria of a smart city such as regional competitiveness, transport and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) economics, quality of life, the availability of natural resources and citizen participation in city governance. A smart city is defined by innovation and its ability to solve problems while using ICTs to improve the capacity.
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smart facts According to reports, 50 Smart multi-utility poles will come up across the city (Visakhapatnam) under the Smart City Project. A few of them have already been installed and are functional. Features of the Smart Poles: Telecom antennna－for an informed city LED lights－for an energy-efficient city Public Wi-Fi－for a digitised city Surveillance cameras－ for a secure city Public Address System－for a connected city Environmental sensor－ for a healthy city Emergency call box－ for a safe city
Trujet connects Visakhapatnam to Tirupati, Cuddapah and Vijayawada.
01Visakhapatnam Popularly known as Vizag, the port city of Visakhapatnam is fondly called ‘Jewel of the East Coast’. This city in Andhra Pradesh is famous as a destination for both business and leisure. Included as a part of the central government’s Smart City Mission, this town is a hub of steel plants and its manufacturing, while at the same time, serving as a quaint beach destination for sea-breeze-seeking tourists. During the holiday season from December to February, there’s a distinctly kitschy vibe to this city, with camel rides happening along the coastline. The pedestrian promenade along the Ramakrishna Beach is pleasant for a stroll, and the Rushikonda Beach nearby is Andhra’s best.
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Surrounded by several Hindu temples and ancient Buddhist sites, Visakhapatnam also features at the top of the list for pilgrims and devotees. Every year in January, the port city hosts Visakha Utsav, a food festival that seeks to bring out the exquisite cuisine of Andhra Pradesh and the many mouthwatering delicacies that the place has to offer. Approximately 115 kms north of Visakhapatnam are lush forests of Eastern Ghats towards the Araku Valley. Home to the indigenous tribal communities, the place is a secret haven for tourists and popular for its exquisite organic coffee plantations and lovely green countryside. Enroute, you can visit the impressive Borra Caves.
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Trujet commenced the first UDAN flight in Tamil Nadu connecting Salem to Chennai. Madurai is 238 km from Salem.
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smart facts A prominent inclusion in the Smart Cities Mission Project, Madurai is all set to be transformed into modern IT hub with advanced technological development and infrastructure: Smart water and sewerage management system Intelligent public transport, parking and traffic control systems Street light monitoring and management system Emergency response and surveillance system Waste collection and transportation monitoring system Integrated platform for e-governance
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02 Madurai Madurai is a quaint little temple town of Tamil Nadu. One of the ancient cities of India, Madurai was once a thriving metropolis that traded with the Romans and Greeks. In medieval times, the city extended its trade routes to the southeast Asia. The Meenakshi Amman Temple, having a dazzling maze-like structure, is considered one of the greatest temples in India and is a major attraction among tourists and pilgrims visiting from within the country and abroad.
Much like Visakhapatnam, Madurai too grapples with two worlds – an ancient part that is dominated by medieval temples and the modern part with its expanding IT-driven economy. The local cuisine has a strong influence of the
Chettinad region which is a two-hour drive away from the city. Known for its fiery flavours, the cuisine is every spicy food lovers’ dream and is served everywhere in Madurai in its authentic form.
One of the ancient cities of India, Madurai was once a thriving metropolis that traded with the Romans and Greeks
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03 Coimbatore Often referred to as the ‘Manchester of the South’ for its textile industries, this big business and junction city is the second largest in Tamil Nadu after Chennai. Its rich history and surrounding hill stations make this city a travellers’ pitstop. A lot of tourists choose to fly to this city to go ahead to hill stations in Tamil Nadu, such as Ooty. It is also the perfect place to drop by if one is visiting the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Once called Kongunadu, the locals nowadays call the city Kovai in their common tongue (Tamil). The city, in medieval times, was ruled by chieftains. Then it was ruled by Karikala Cholan and after him, it was ruled by the kings of Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoyasalas and Vijayanagar Empire. However, the industrial boost happened in the Victorian Era under the British.
This big business and junction city is the second largest in Tamil Nadu after Chennai
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Coimbatore has been ranked as the eighth among the first batch of 20 smart cities in implementing and completing projects under the Smart City Mission in the last three years (2015–2018). Smart city project consultants have revealed that 15 new projects, including infrastructure and transport, have been sanctioned for Coimbatore Corporation under the Smart City Mission.
Trujet has direct flights from Chennai to Salem. Coimbatore is 168 km from Salem.
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04 Mangaluru Known for its rolling hills, endless coconut trees, sprawling beaches and enchanting history, the coastal city of Mangaluru in Karnataka is a dream destination for beach lovers and surfers. One of the main gateways to the Konkan coast and inland Kodagu region, the city has an appealing off-the-beaten-path feel, and the spicy seafood dishes are sensational. Mangaluru sits at
the estuaries of the picturesque Netravathi and Gurupur rivers on the Arabian Sea and has been a major port on international trade routes since the sixth century AD. There are also several temples in the city that offer a glimpse into the old-world Mangaluru. Located in the heart of the city is the famous Mangaladevi Temple that dates back to the ninth century, the days of the Ahepa Dynasty.
One of the main gateways to the Konkan coast and inland Kodagu region, Mangaluru has an appealing off-the-beatenpath feel
As a part of the Smart City Mission Project, Mangaluru has many infrastructural, resource consumption and industrial developments lined up: Redefine urban planning to promote new-age business while reducing congestion. Reduce transmission and distribution losses for water and electricity. Enable home and businesses to contribute to the electric grid via wind and solar/water table through rain water harvesting and get discounts for this contribution. Introduce smarthome devices that reduce the consumption of water and electricity. Below 5 minute emergency service response team everywhere in the city.
Trujet flies to Vidyanagar and Bengaluru in Karnataka. Mangaluru is 373 km from Bengaluru.
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Situated on the banks of the Godavari river, this quaint city is full of legends that date back to many millenniums. One such legend is that Lord Rama’s brother, Lakshmana, hacked off the nasika (nose) of Ravana’s sister at Nashik. So, if history and mythology hold your interest, this large provincial city’s old quarter has some intriguing wooden architecture and interesting temples that reference the Hindu epic. However, if you aren’t a history enthusiast, don’t despair, because Nashik has a lot more
eveloping Nashik’s D cultural heritage to achieve its economic potential
exotic things to offer than just history. Wine tourism is on the rise in India, and Nashik is at the centre of it all. India’s best wines are produced locally, and touring the gorgeous vineyards in the countryside surrounding the city is an unparalleled experience. A unique feature about this city is that it plays host to the grand Kumbh Mela (the largest religious gathering in the world), once every 12 years. The last one was held in 2015, and the next one is to be held in 2027.
A river pollution monitoring system Introducing the Matrutva App, an e-blood bank to check availability in the city’s blood banks. Traffic counting Capturing the violating vehicles Pelican signals indicating the pedestrian crossing timings Signals synchronized with actual traffic count Parking meter An e-flood system to alert people in lowlying areas
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Coorg Lush greenery, meandering roads lined with the prettiest of flowers, unending carpets of coffee plantations and verdant hills playing peek-a-boo with fleeting clouds. Sounds like paradise on earth? Well, this is Coorg aka Kodagu for you. Words: Rashmi Gopal Rao
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t an altitude of 1525mt and a distance of 270km from Bengaluru, it is the most popular hill station in Karnataka. Also known as Scotland of India, Coorg is synonymous with breathtaking scenery, coffee, spices, oranges, homestays and the unique Kodava culture. With a plenty of picturesque towns like Madikeri, Kushalnagar, Pollibetta and Somwarpet to explore, Coorg is a land of superlative beauty and forms for a perfect rejuvenating break, away from the urban chaos. The best part about this affluent hill station is that it offers a kaleidoscope of experiences spanning religion, wildlife, culture and nature.
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An ode to Cauvery
Nestled in the Brahmagiri hills of Coorg is Bhagamandala or Talacauvery (also spelt as Talakaveri) which is believed to be the origin of the river Cauvery. At a distance of about 50km from the district headquarters of Madikeri, Talakaveri has a temple dedicated to Goddess Kaveri. It is a holy site and a popular pilgrimage for the local Kodavas. The place of actual origin is earmarked by a tank that has been constructed and each year the river appears as a spring here. This special day falls in mid-October each year and is the first day of the Tula month of the Hindu calendar. Celebrated as Cauvery changrandi day, scores of pilgrims flock to witness the spectacle of the river gushing as a fountain head. Replete
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with panoramic landscapes and gorgeous vistas, the view from atop the temple is stunning on clear days.
Tryst with mini Tibet At a distance of about 45km from Madikeri is Bylakuppe which is one of the largest Tibetan settlements of South India. A colourful little town with a large Tibetan refugee population, it is home to several monasteries with the Namdroling Monastery being a major attraction. Popularly known as Golden temple, the monastery is a picture of grandeur and splendour. Exquisite paintings and magnificent murals adorn the walls which form the perfect backdrop for the tall idols of Buddha. Apart from the Golden temple, Bylakuppe has several shops where you can pick up Tibetan handicrafts, shawls, prayer bells, junk jewellery and other knick-knacks.
Playing with Pachyderms If you are a fan of nature and wildlife, Coorg offers umpteen opportunities to indulge the wildlife enthusiast in you. Walking and trekking trails are aplenty and if you are a keen birder you are sure to sight species like the Grey hornbill, Blue capped rock thrush, Oriental white eye and several species of shrikes, pigeons, bulbuls and parakeets. The Nagarhole National Park in Coorg is one of the premier tiger reserves of the country and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Even if you are unable to spot the elusive tiger, the park has plenty of wild bison, elephants, leopard and deer. However, if you are looking
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to have some fun and a little bit of adventure, head to the elephant camp in Dubare. A project undertaken by the Karnataka Forest Department in partnership with Jungle Lodges and Resorts, it is a unique initiative in eco-tourism. Situated on the scenic banks of river Cauvery, the camp has several elephants that are trained in house by naturalists. Visitors can literally get up close and personal with the pachyderms and enjoy a session of bathing and feeding elephants! Watch mahuts prepare food, groom the animals and even train them to obey commands. Apart from elephant interaction, the camp also offers river rafting, fun elephant rides and coracle rides. A visit to the camp is sure to sensitise you to the need of protecting and conserving these gentle creatures.
Diverse experiences Coorg is a land where nature’s beauty is at its enchanting best. There are several hillocks and waterfalls including the Abbey falls that are popular with visitors. The Irupu falls located on the way to Nagarhole National park is yet another splendid spot. Also known as Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, this place is popular even as a pilgrimage spot as there is a famous Shiva temple on the banks of the Lakshmana Tirtha river which originates at the point of these falls. If you are fascinated by the world of coffee, Coorg has hundreds of acres growing both Arabica and Robusta coffee. Nicknamed ‘Coffee cup of India’, Coorg also has the unique distinction of being the place where the world’s most expensive coffee, Civet coffee is produced. Apart from coffee,
Quick Facts St.Anne’s Church at Coorg is 220-years old.
Virajpet, one of the main towns of Kodagu district, is one of Asia’s largest producers of honey. Around 70,000 Tibetans are said to be living in the Bylakuppe regions of Coorg.
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Clockwise: Tea Plantations of Coorg; Chelavara Falls; Hawk eagle restingon tree in Nagarhole National Park
the climate is conducive to the cultivation of spices like pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and cloves. Plantation walks, berry picking, coffee brewing and tasting sessions are just some of the other experiences you can indulge yourself in.
Distinctive culture Known as Kodavas, the native inhabitants of Coorg are known for their hospitality, queer rituals, ingrained customs and unique food. The traditional attire of inhabitants of Coorg is also quite unlike any other in the country. While men wear a long coat with a red and gold sash, the women wear a saree with the pleats tucked at the back. Most of the men served in the armed forces and till date it is a tradition that at least one member of the family joins the army. Their weddings take place
sans a priest and their food is predominantly non-vegetarian. Given that historically Coorg was a land that was largely inaccessible with little or no foreign influences, their food was largely derived from the local produce and hence includes the extensive use of rice, jackfruits, pork and colocasia leaves. ‘Pandi’ (pork) curry, bamboo shoot curry and kadumbuttu (rice-flour balls) are some staple
dishes and Kachampuli, a native namesake fruit is a signature ingredient that is a preservative and akin to vinegar. A stop over at an authentic homestay is sure to give you an unforgettable experience in Kodava rituals and culture. Also, do not forget to pick up a customary bottle of Coorg honey and plenty of home made chocolates as delectable souvenirs when you return!
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Rock-Cut Caves of Maharashtra The Buddhist, Jain and Hindu rock-cut caves in Maharashtra draw thousands of devotees and travellers from around the world each year. Words: Brinda Gill
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wo thousand five hundred years ago, Lord Buddha preached his tenets to small gatherings in groves or forest clearings. In the centuries after his Nirvana, Buddhism evolved from solitary asceticism to a monastic order that, in turn, led to the excavation of monumental rock-cut chaityas, prayer halls for congregational worship, discussion and meditation, and viharas/residences for monks. In
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course of time, Hindu and Jain rock-cut caves also came to be excavated, bequeathing a rich legacy to the region.
A Unique Expression The rugged topography of the Deccan plateau stretching across a large part of Maharashtra, lent itself to the excavation of caves into sheer rock faces of mountains. While the Buddhist monasteries are simple spaces, the chaityas are elaborate: they are typically
apsidal and divided by a colonnade into a central nave and side aisles that continue behind the apse offering a path for circumambulation of the sacred stupa at the far end of the prayerhall. A chaitya arch and window were carved on the faรงade to allow light to filter into the interiors filling it with a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. Over time, interpretation of the teachings of the Buddha led to the belief that merit could be acquired as well as transferred
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Into the 21st century, these ancient caves awe devotees and visitors from different parts of the world as they convey a wealth of information spanning the life of Buddha, and the endearing and insightful Jataka tales.
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Top: Buddha Statue at Ajanta Caves Facing Page: Elephanta Caves
from one person to another by a devout act; this belief led rulers and merchants to bestow generous gifts on the order which furthered the excavation of prayer halls and monasteries. Evidence also states that in later times, those joining the order could donate their wealth to it and this also fostered the excavation of caves.
Surface Art The belief emerged that the Buddha and Bodhisattvas (those who strive to be compassionate to evolve and help others) could
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be represented in images; till then the presence of the Buddha was suggested through symbols such as the horse (representing His renunciation), the Wheel (His first sermon at the Deer Park), and the stupa (His final resting place). In this way, caves came to be decorated with sculpture and paintings that conveyed the life and teachings of Buddha. The stupa that was originally plain surfaced came to bear the image of the Buddha, the walls of caves came alive with frescoes, and the portico was embellished with beautiful sculpture.
Among the scores of small and monumental rock-cut caves in Maharashtra are Bhaja, Bedse and Karla near Pune; Pataleshwar in Pune; Mahakali, Kanheri, Jogeshwari and Mandapeshwar in Mumbai; Elephanta near Mumbai; Ajanta, Ellora and Pitalkhora near Aurangabad; Lenyadri that also has one of the eight revered Ganesha shrines or Ashtavinayak, Junnar; and Pandavleni in Nashik. Of these marvels, the caves at Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta are listed as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO, and Karla stands out for its scale, majesty and as a witness to the different phases of Buddhism.
Karla The voluminous Karla cave -148 ft long and 46 ft high - is the largest and one of the finest Buddhist chaityas. Apart from its impressive scale, the chaitya (that traces its origins to the second century BC) awes the devotee and visitor with its serenity, sculpture and details.
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The towering Lion Pillar in front of the cave, the forecourt lavished with sculpture in neat horizontal bands, the columns within bearing decorative capitals, the simple unadorned stupa, wooden ribs on the ceiling and inscriptions mentioning donors of pillars convey that Karla was a witness to different phases of art and Buddhism.
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Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 caves are structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Ajanta caves are a cluster of 30 rock-cut caves that represent earlier Buddhist architecture, sculptures and cave paintings.
The thirty Buddhist rock-cut caves at Ajanta sculpted into the curved mountain wall above the curving Waghora River include prayer halls and monasteries, and stand out for their scenic location, exquisite sculpture and frescoes. The caves date from two time periods: 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD, and the 5th century AD when frescoes were painted of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, court and everyday life, and Jataka tales. At Ajanta can be seen prayer halls that depict sculptures of the Buddha within the cave, and those that have a stupa in
the main hall but an entrance lavished with Buddha images, and caves with stupa bearing the Buddha image.
Ellora The rock-cut architecture of Ellora comprising thirty-four caves include Buddhist, Hindu and Jain shrines, prayer halls and monasteries that speak of the religious harmony of the times as they encompass Hindu (mid-6th to 8th centuries), Buddhist (end-6th till 7th centuries) and Jain shrines (eight till tenth centuries) excavated in close proximity and are regarded as the zenith of cave sculpture in Western India. Of the caves, the Buddhist chaitya Cave 10, also called Vishwakarma, stands out for its elaborately carved faรงade; Teen Thal for being a large Buddhist monastery; the double storeyed Jain Cave 32 which has a seated figure of Mahavira and Tirthankaras (Jain saints) for its elaborate sculpture; and Kailash, the Hindu temple complex for
its unbelievable plan of being sculpted from top to base and beautiful sculptures!
Elephanta Carved into the hill, the caves, dated to the 6th century, pay homage to the divine presence and power of Lord Shiva. Of the seven caves, Cave 1 is the gem, as one realises after stepping in through its simple triple-bayed and coming upon a vast columned hall, the shrine with Shiva lingam, and deeply sculpted wall panels exuding power, beauty and majesty. Among these is the magnificent eighteen foot high Trimurti, the three-headed Shiva where he represents the Trinity of Hindu Gods (Brahma-the Creator, Vishnu-the Preserver and Shiva -the Destroyer); Ardhanarishvara that symbolically unites the male and female expression; the celestial wedding of Shiva and Parvati; Shiva slaying Andhaka demon; Shiva bearing the descent of the Ganges; as well as imposing dwarapalas.
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For those who are ardent fans of cardamom and make curious travellers, a spice tour to one of the cardamom plantation in Thekkady in Kerala is a great idea to pick interesting facets and facts about its demeanor, growth, size and grades. Words: Manjulika Pramod
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n the heartland of spiceworld, it is hard to resist a love affair with the heady fragrance of the queen of spices. She is the special one whose leaves are aromatic, whose fruits are called capsules, whose seeds reside inside peacock greencoloured pods and whose herbaceous perennial crop claims a relationship with the famous ginger family. It lends lingering fragrance to Indian biryanis, sums up Swedish baking, enhances the taste of Scandinavian coffee and adds a magical flavour to everything, from curries to desserts. While Pepper is known as the King of Spices, Cardamon is the beloved queen. For the alluring detoxification properties it possesses and for the appearances it makes in the household’s kitchen and medicine cabinets, it rarely tells its own story.
Taking a look in the kitchen of the world From the cardamom flavoured coffees prepared by the Bedouins
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to Swedish flatbreads and cakes to Uzebkistan’s famous rice dishes to the Srilankan chicken curries to Oriental rice-and-meat dishes, for example, Turkish pilav and Arabic kabsah, to the Indian Elaichi tea, the distinguishable flavour and woody notes of cardamom are often employed for various culinary adventures all over the world. Most of the kitchens in India are able to boast having cardamoms because of the extensive Eletaria cardamomum plantations in Kumily, Thekkady and the Cardamom hills which comprise of the Western Ghats and clusters of Periyar Tiger reserve. 70 per cent of India’s cardamom grows in the state of Kerala at an altitude of 600 to 1200 mt and you will be surprised to know that only a small share of the Indian production is exported because of the large domestic demands.
For the love of Cardamom There is something so captivating about the sweet, a little camphorous, eucalyptuslike aroma of cardamom that a walk through the winding pathways in the lush green spice plantations of Thekkady in the Idukki district of Kerala urges one to dig in the facts and learn what goes into the making of cardamoms from its flowers to fruits before it reaches the kitchens. Some
of the most interesting facts are based on its classification. Some traders and buyers love the biggest pods and some pick the smallest pods. There are three main varieties- 8 mm and above are special quality, 6.5 mm and above are popular and 5.5 -6.5 are small. Cardamom is also recognised based on the nature of panicles (stem). In the international market, they are recognised in three varieties - ‘Alleppey Green Extra Bold’ (AGEB), ‘Alleppey Green Bold’ (AGB) and ‘Alleppey Green Superior’ (AGS). The perennial plant of cardamom never fails to build interest of the on-lookers as the flower stems grow out from the base around the perimeter of the clump and the pods (capsules), which hold the tightly packed seeds, are born on these stems. Interestingly, the plant thrives in filtered shade and doesn’t need direct sunlight. These thick shrub-like plants happily grow up to 2 – 4 m in height under the canopy of much higher trees. When it is green and dry, it is easy to pick and store. Born of attractive flowers, pods, seeds and ground, the cardamom crop can be harvested four times a year.
Processes that make it precious One can vouch for the delicacy and freshness of the
Born of attractive flowers, pods, seeds and ground, the cardamom crop can be harvested four times a year
Did You Know? Cardamom flowers are white in colour with reddish strip over them while the fruits (capsules) are beautiful green.
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Quick Facts The Cardamom Hills or Yela Mala are mountain range of the Western Ghats which is considered to be the very birthplace of the spice.
The spice contains many plantsderived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties.
To get rid of hiccups, take few pods of cardamom, boil them in water and drink it.
cardamoms from India not just because it grows in one of the most suitable climates but also because the cardamom planters have a passion for it. Cleaning is the primary process. Some planters soak the freshly picked cardamom in washing soda solution to keep its green colour intact, others wash it in water to remove the dirt and stalks. Next follows drying. Initially there used to be drying shed or wooden chambers (fuel kilns) which maintained a constant temperature to dry the pods but now there are drying machines (electrical drier) which provide the essentials, 45-50°C for 1418 hours. Uniform drying is
the flower stems grow out from the base around the perimeter of the clump extremely essential and thus the drier stirs them frequently. Winnowing removes the foreign matter. And next they are sorted and packed in gunny bags based on size and colour. They are kept in wooden chambers till they are sent for auction and final packaging. There should be no light right from the drying process to prevent the impact on colour.
Too many healthy reasons to love Cardamom For decades, the queen of spices has been alluring not just for its flavour alone but also for its Ayurveda and medicinal properties. While it acts as anti-infecting for the gums and teeth, it helps to relief the cough in the lungs. It is digestive as well as of the nature of an aphrodisiac. The spicy pods not just contain many essential volatile oils but the seeds are a good source of minerals like potassium and calcium. Additionally, the pods are also rich in many vital vitamins, iron and manganese too.
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Variety is the Spice of Southern food Pulusu, Avial, Kadla curry, Sambhar, Bhatkal biryani are some of the flavourful dishes in Southern India, yet, each one has a distinct flavour owing to the use of specific spices. Words: Mini Ribeiro
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icture this: A bowl of aromatic Fish Pulusu and the air is redolent with the fragrant spices. Cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, bay leaf and cloves, lend a distinct flavour and aroma to this popular dish. Spices play an important role in Indian cuisine and the food of Southern India is no exception. Executive Chef Sujan Mukherjee, Taj Coromandel, Chennai, concurs, “Spices are an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine. South India has a mixed variety of spices ranging from mild, strong, pungent and rustic. These spices are used in various forms - blended, whole, sauteed, ground, roasted or fried.” Cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom, are common to kitchens across India, but some spices are used extensively in Southern
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cuisines, albeit in varying proportions.
Used in different forms Most spices release an aroma and flavour when added to oil or even dry roasted. Spices must be used sparingly, as excess can overpower and drown other flavours in a dish. While several spices are used in a ground form, in non-vegetarian dishes, spices like mustard, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, are often used for tempering apart from the basic masala, in which these are included. Again, in vegetables like pulusu or poriyal and sambhar or pachadi, spices are used for tempering the dish to enhance flavours. Ghee or sesame oil are commonly used for tempering in the South. Maratti moggu is usually fried in oil before use to release its full flavour, which is similar to that of a combination of mustard and black pepper. Chef Nimisha Sarah
Verghese, Sous Chef, The Oberoi Bengaluru explains, “In the south, we dry roast spices and grind them on a sil batta with a bit of water to make a paste. It really depends on what dish you are making.” She adds, “From Kerala beef pepper fry to Coorgi pandi curry and from Mangalore gassi to Mamsam korma and even Jackfruit halwa, spices are used in southern cooking.” “South Indian spices are generally much stronger than those used in other parts of the country. Even the chilies here are comparatively hotter than the ones found in rest of India. The people here consume spicier food, as compared to other parts of India. Most spices are unique to certain South Indian states and it is from here that most spices migrated to other parts of India. For example, black pepper, green cardamom, kodampuli are native to Kerala; Marrati maggu, kalpasi, round chilies from Tamil Nadu; and the Byadgi chilies from Karnataka,” reveals Chef Sujan Mukherjee.
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Cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, bay leaf and cloves, lend a distinct flavour and aroma to Fish pulusu
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The cuisine of Cuddapah is similar to the South Indian food. People prefer eating idli, sambhar, dal, rice and curry for their meals. Chutney is a major side dish in the cuisine of Cuddapah. Dominated by spices, the cuisine of the place is popular among the tourists. Ragi Sankanti is a famous dish of Cuddapah. It is made with ragi flour, rice, water and salt and is usually served with a curry.
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Although spices are common to Southern India, some spices find favour in a certain Southern State more than the other, owing to the nature of the cuisine. Chef Mahesh of Westin Mindspace Hyderabad, clarifies, “Spices are generally matched according to the dish and there is nothing such as a specific spice for vegetarian and non-vegetarian dish.” He adds, “There are few common spices which are mostly used in South Indian cuisine, such as Marratti moggu – used in Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu and Cinnamon – used in Hyderabadi cuisine for biryani preparations. Black pepper and white pepper are used in all the South Indian states. Along the coastal region, spices like coriander seeds, red chillies, fennel and tamarind are generally used.” However, Chef Sujan feels, “Cardamom, Madras chilies and coriander
seeds, are a few spices used in vegetarian dishes whereas bay leaf, kapok buds, Guntur chilies are for fiery non-vegetarian dishes.
Tamil Nadu Chettinad cuisine is the most popular cuisine of Tamil Nadu and it makes use of a variety of spices. Dominated by nonvegetarian dishes, especially chicken, lamb and prawns, these are marinated using spices which are ground by hand. A lot of sombu (saunf), black stone flower and pepper, is used and generally, masalas are ground fresh, for the dishes.
This imparts a unique texture to the dishes like paniyaram and kola urandai. The Tambrahm cuisine on the other hand makes use of fenugreek seeds or vendhaiyam. In the Nanji Nadu cuisine, which resembles the food of Kerala, dhaniya, pepper and chillies are predominant. Ulunthanchoru, a rice and urad dal preparation is replete with spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry ginger. The Nanji fish curry is made using cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, coriander and other dry spices. The refreshing Panakam here uses cardamom and dry ginger in abundance.
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Andhra Pradesh The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh is mostly vegetarian but the coastal areas have a vast repertoire of seafood preparations. This cuisine uses a melange of Guntur chillies and other spices, such as curry leaves, mustard seeds, pepper and chillies, in curries, chutneys and pickles alike. Spices are used in dishes ranging from a koora to avakya or urgai mamsam to pulihora, to embellish the taste. Equally popular and laced with spices is the cuisine of Hyderabad. Dalcha, pathar ka gosht and biryani, legendary dishes of this region get their flavour from the local spices.
Karnataka Northern Karnataka tends to make use of more spices than the rest of Karnataka. Nutmeg, asafoetida, curry leaves and
The Nanji fish curry is made using cumin, fenugreek, mustard seeds, coriander and other dry spices turmeric are used abundantly in gojju, thovve, huli and bisi bele. Traditionally, a spice mixture called trijataka which comprised powders of saffron, bark and leaves of cloves, and cardamom was used in certain preparations. The sea food dishes in Malnad and Mangalore are replete with flavourful spices. The meatintensive Kodagu cuisine is even spicier.
Each Indian spice boasts a unique flavour profile and completes a dish.
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Basketry The ancient craft of basketry is alive and evolving in India as artisans handcraft a variety of functional and attractive objects. Words: brinda gill
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he simple act of weaving supple slivers of grasses, plants and twigs is understood to have led to the emergence of the charming craft of mat-weaving and basketry in India millennia ago. Sourcing these materialsgrowing naturally near water bodies, in grasslands, forests and even in scrub regionsearly man is believed to have handcrafted mats and baskets.
As the craft developed, an array of functional basketry objects came to be crafted. These range from containers to store and carry a variety of things as well as food; winnowing trays; netted vessels to sieve grain and to catch fish; fans for air movement; bags; headgear and umbrellas; footwear; ornaments; a range of furniture as well as beautiful baskets for ritual and ceremonial purposes and for holding gifts.
An Ancient Craft While the origins of mat-weaving and basketry are traced to prehistoric times, there are no tangible remains of these objects due to the perishable nature of plant parts with which they were fashioned. “Museums of ethnology display shards of clay artefacts, shreds of textiles and occasionally shoes woven out of ropes made of tough grasses. Occasionally you will find a basket on display although
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it is actually among the oldest forms of human craft activity. While basketry has never been acclaimed or considered an important activity, it is perhaps one of the oldest and most basic crafts and is closely integrated with the daily lives of the people, spanning all classes, communities and religions. The weaver bird’s nest quite probably demonstrated to man the art of weaving both baskets and cloth� says Jaya Jaitly, Founder and President, Dastkari Haat Samiti, a national association of Indian craftspersons that promotes traditional crafts and arts
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including basketry. In India, baskets have traditionally been crafted from a variety of materials. Using a knife, artisans split the material into fine strips and then coil or weave them to create baskets. Variations in the techniques (for instance, by bending the warp strands) create forms such as rectangular, square and circular as well as patterns (for instance by following different weaving types as plain, twill and herringbone weaves). The addition of handles, straps, legs, side strengthening and decorative elements, and
Did You Know? Basktery and mat-making are two important traditional crafts of the Nicobarese, usually carried on by women in their leisure time.
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Baketry is perhaps one of the oldest and most basic crafts and is closely integrated with the daily lives of the people
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the intertwining of different coloured strands enhance the strength and charm of baskets.
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Quick Facts Basketry is one of the oldest of man’s creations done by joining grass with grass and interlacing leaves, with minimum use of tools.
Hyderabad is famous for Bamboo basket and chick/blind making. Bamboo has some unique properties that make it one of the primary plants used for basket-weaving.
Different forms of baskets have been traditionally crafted in different parts of the country reflective of local landscape, culture, traditions and functional aspects (such as handles and corner strengthening elements). While baskets with a base that can be placed and balanced on the head are seen in the plains, conical backpack baskets that are narrow and deep and affixed with head-straps, are typically seen in hilly regions as they leave the hands free to walk up slopes. Reflective of local climate is the Kashmiri kangri that is crafted from willow twigs and has a base and handle. It is fitted with an earthen pot into which smouldering coals are placed, and is used for warming the body in the winter by placing it beneath loose clothing. One of the most interesting baskets is the phiruk crafted in the north-eastern state of Manipur that is used for carrying fruits and sweetmeats at the wedding ceremony. It is a large basket with a square base that supports an expanding body and is capped with a domed lid. The basket has two separate weaves, one for the inner surface and the other for the patterned outer surface!
An Evolving Expression As basketry artisans travel to cities for craft exhibitions, they experience the dynamics of city life, get an insight into urban lifestyles, meet buyers from India and abroad. All these
interactions influence their craft and they use their centuries-old traditional skills to create baskets and basketry articles such as bread baskets, lampshades, magazine holders and table mats to meet the requirements of urban clients. “Today, women in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are contemporising their works that sell at crafts bazaars and are displayed in exhibitions
across the world. Innovative use of their techniques has created partition screens, jewellery, toys, lifestyle accessories in interiors and are finding a renaissance taking place in their little known skills, giving them respect and earnings for articles never considered of any value�, says Jaitly. In this way, the millenniaold craft of basketry is evolving and delighting craft lovers with its charming expressions.
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Most of our Indian tribal and folk art forms carry high socio-religious significance. They are made of unique concepts and it is important to identify the aesthetic purpose of these art forms that herald our heritage. Words: Manjulika Pramod
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any walls and pillars in the posh areas of the cities of Mumbai and Nagpur have been painted in a new palette. One of the art forms that can be seen in abundance is Warli paintings. This decorated art form gets its name from the indigenous tribes, Warli who hail from North Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra in India. Dahanu and the Talasari Taluka of Thane district are often associated with their high concentration. Most of them have been living in the Sahyadri Hills, north of Western Ghats. Easily recognisable for its stick figures, basic geometric patterns like dots, circles and triangles, these rudimentary wall paintings have had their own struggles before making its way in our life. While some say that the visual world of Warli could have originated in 2500 BC, others claim it from 10th century AD. All said and done, this decorative art form of India was recognised as a tribal art only in 1970.
Meaningful elements The grammar and rules of Warli art is as simple as it
could be. It is believed that the art demonstrates life just the way the early practitioners (Warli tribes) used to see and experience it. For decades, this art form has been using only two basic and earthy colours – mud colour and white. Originally, a mixture of cow dung and red mud was used to make the huts and this was used as the background for the art. The figurines and their humdrum were painted in white colour, which was created using white pigment made from a mixture of rice paste and water and gum as a binder. The characteristic style of the art originated when the tribes started to paint the walls of their village huts during weddings, festivals and harvest season. Soon the vivid expressions took the form of their daily routine, rituals, festivals, common practices, realism and more. The Warli tribes showed immense love and respect towards nature and it is evident from the shapes used in their paintings. No doubt, the art seems to have evolved from their love and closeness for smallest plant or creature. In fact, some of the most primitive shapes are the focal points of the whole art work. The sun
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and moon gave way to circular formations and it is believed that the idea of triangles must have been derived from mountains and conical trees. The square or the ‘chauk’ in the centre symbolises fertility of the woman. The way the tribals painted these figurines on the walls of the huts is often compared as to how primitive men carved figures on cave walls. The hourglass bodies of humans made through triangles is the most noticeable and vibrant element of their ideation. A big head represents a man while a bigger lower section and a bun on top represents a woman. As you delve into these paintings with greater interest, you tend to realise that Warli art is not about humans or nature in exclusivity, it is about a whole society living in harmony. Many elements like plants, trees, god, goddess, men, women, fishing, harvesting and their daily activities were created to put together a concrete picture.
Circular patterns Entwined hands, closeness with one another, a circular pattern, open-ended circles or the dancing spirals occupy the most prominent place in the Warli pictograph. This is said to be the tarpa dance where men and women form a circle and
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Warli painting have four categories: The Gods, The People, The Animals and Rights and rituals. Similar to other tribal art forms, the figures and traditional motifs are repetitive and symbolic.
rejoice their festive moments around the tarpa player. These circular formations have caught interest of art lovers since ages and thus it has found many interpretations too. In the first attempt, it is easy to predict that it depicts the tribal dances performed during festivals and weddings but the deeper meanings hint at the never ending cycle of life. In many ways, it also strengthens the belief that death is not the end. Lastly, it inspires us all to live in harmony with nature and
ourselves without letting the joy end. One can easily see through the expressions and encapsulate the important messages conveyed through the paintings. The three most important phases of human life – birth (life), marriage and death – are depicted through circular patterns in the most elementary and effortless way.
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have much to say about our heritage. Thanks to the efforts of artists like Jivya Soma Mashe (an artist from Maharashtra) and others, who not only revived it but also gave it a rebirth in its contemporary form. Due to efforts of many, late 70s saw a change in the world of Warli paintings. Now, Warli paintings on paper have become very popular in India and abroad. Warli Art is not only registered with a geographical indication, it has found its way into wall art, home décor accents, cloth murals, canvases, pottery and decorative handicraft items apparel, accessories and more. Art forms like Warli need to make their way back into our society not just to keep us connected with our roots but to inspire us to live in harmony.
Did You Know? The word Warli comes from the word ‘Warla’ which means a piece of land. Unlike today when it has caught the fascination of men, Warli paintings were majorly the domain of Warli women (savasini).
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loral ancy The season is all about the new twist to the old florals with oversized and dramatic versions in bold and saturated palettes. Words: Kritika Dhawan
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lorals for spring and summer? Do you think it is cliche? Think twice. This botanical trend has always been groundbreaking and is perfect for the wardrobe year after year. “Summers are generally reserved for flowy dresses, asymmetrical and easy fits. Natural fabrics that let the skin breathe such as cotton, georgettes, will be seen in solid colours and floral prints’” says Deepa Reddy, The Open Trunk. When you think of florals, you might get confused what this trend is all about. Everything from print, embroidery, crochet and
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patchwork in floral fashion is the trend you ought to embrace. The versatile trend has surprised the fashion enthusiasts with its many avatars. The runways have seen tons of florals on tops and dresses this year. Flower embroideries on tops and jackets, the bohemian crochets on necklines and even hems and not to forget the patchwork on denims, handbags and even footwear. This season will be all about light and refreshing colours. As per the fashion forecast, printed pants will be seen paired against plain tops. Nature prints in bright zesty colours will be the ‘in’ thing. Florals
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are a big trend these days as designers from all around the world are designing with floral pattern. Look around and you will see everything in floral from bags to shoes to clothes and jewellery. Florals always bring a lot of freshness and happiness as well as a feeling of lightness. “In terms of styling, floral dresses can be teamed with nude shoes, solid colour handbags can be matched with one of the colours from the prints on the garments which always take the look up by several notches,” adds Deepa. Print on print for tops matched with a plain skirt can look very trendy with metal earrings, hoops or otherwise.
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Bewitching Blooms Floral fashion has something for everyone. The romantic soft florals on a floaty material like airy chiffon have become a dreamy outfit of every girl. The 60’s flower, which are dominant trend this season, juxtapose floral prints on dark backgrounds. The roses from Dolce & Gabbana‘s collection on dark backgrounds combined with swirling geometric prints is one of the best trend to look out for this season. The 60’s fashion has distinct flower shapes and hues of orange to make them stand out in the crowd. This season also brings for you the floral embroidered jeans and a patchwork denim jacket.
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The Dolce & Gabbana springsummer 2018 collection showed off headpieces piled with beautiful flowers. They also have small amounts of trinkets and chains.
Grab yours, if you don’t already have one. The embroidered jeans and patchwork jackets are both very easy to style. A white t-shirt with comfy sneakers and dangling earrings with the quirky jeans and jacket is the go-to sporty look of the season. The bold florals of the 60s look perfect on a black background and are a must-have if you love to possess black in your wardrobe throughout the year. A black floral kimono over black skinny jeans paired black fitted top is like a dream come true for a black colour lover. Top-up the look with stone jewellery in black colour or add a pop of colour with quirky rings and studs.
Romancing the Flowers The love for florals has also found its way to the runways. The florals in pastel shades are seen almost on every top and
dress. Soft florals were another hit on the runway this year. The romantic floral prints on floating silk and soft chiffon with splits, cutouts and deep necklines are the highlight of many brands, such as Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu. To make the soft florals look chicer and unique, pair a dreamy floral dress with a long leather belt for a casual look. “When the outfit is patterned, it’s best to keep it simple. Let your outfit do the talking. You can pump up your style quotient with hoop earrings, accents of pearls, solid colour shoes and bags,” suggests Deepa. The obsession for flowers in the wardrobe should not be limited to clothes. This season opt for floral printed boots, embroidered handbag, printed headband or a bloom bomber jacket. If you missed Marc Jacobs models walking
down the runway, then give it a look for sure. Their psychedelic floral dresses and coordinating headscarves are a must-have.
The Mash-Up If you do not love big flowers micro florals are the perfect fit for you. They keep you in trend as you have floral pattern in your dress, but on a small scale. They give a complete fresh but minimalistic feel. Micro florals on sheer and semi sheer clothing are a hit this season. Micro florals do not generally come in bright colours. You can incorporate florals in everything from clothes, bags to accessories and shoes. A midi dress in micro florals gives a ladylike look. This season, you can also try the vice-versa look. Pair a plain top with micro floral pants and you are ready in your off-duty style.
Did You Know? One can relive the 90s with the quirky addition of embroidered patches to the clothes. The denims with patches can be paired with a smart button-down shirt and black ankle boots.
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Ready to raid
Bollywood A renowned actor, who has proved her mettle in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films, Gayathiri Iyer recently started her innings in Hindi cinema. Words: Shillpi a singh
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ctor Gayathiri Iyer is on cloud nine and for obvious reasons. She has started her career in Bollywood with Ajay Devgn and Ileana D’Cruz starrer Raid. The film has entered the coveted `100-crore club and became the fourth one to do so in 2018. Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, the film, set in Lucknow in the 80s, tells the true story of a fearless Income-Tax officer Amay Patnaik played by Devgn, who conducts the longest raid on one of the city’s most highprofile and well-connected politician-cum-businessman (Saurabh Shukla). Ileana played the role of Patnaik’s wife while Iyer was a part of Devgn’s team as an I-T sleuth, who heads the woman’s team in that particular raid.
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Her next film is Desamudhurs in Telugu. A horrorcomedy flick, it is being directed by Kanmani, and Gayathiri will share screen space with Posani Krishna Murali, who plays her father, and Pruthvi. Her role model is Kangana Ranaut as she feels Kangana has a lot of spunk and a lot of courage to rise above all odds and be where she is today.
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Gayathiri would love to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali someday and do an AR Rahman musical.
In a tete-e-tete, multilingual Iyer who comes armed with a degree in mechanical engineering, tried her hands at modelling and then moved on to acting, opens up about her first Hindi film, cinematic journey and all that awaits her from here on.
the best part is that it wasn’t a blink-and-you-miss kind of roles, but a significant part. However, I had to work on my gait a lot to make it look apt for my character in the film.
From South to North, how did you bag this role?
I was petrified at the thought of sharing screen space with him. While shooting, I realised that
I have been in Mumbai for quite some time now, and I signed all my movies down South from here, the first one and the other three Kannada films that followed. This film happened unexpectedly. I had auditioned for the role, and the casting director selected me purely on merits. I went through four rounds each separated by 15 days that included a look test before I was on board. There was no workshop or any preparation for this role. Yes, I was excited to debut with a film directed by Rajkumar Gupta. Especially since he gave landmark roles to Vidya Balan, a South origin actress herself.
You played a typical girl from the Land of Nawabs. How difficult or easy was it to get into the skin of the character? I was surprised when the filmmakers chose a typical Iyer Ponnu to essay the role of a Lucknowi girl but didn’t want me to work on my accent at all. The only requirement was to look realistic, relatable and believable. It was a perfect de-glam launch. I had to wear simple cotton saris and mostly crumpled ones, with no skin show or make-up. It was just the kind of role with which I wanted to enter Hindi films. And
How was your experience of working with Devgn?
I am glad that I didn’t sign whatever film that came my way or did roles for the heck of it and proud of the route that I took he is a remarkably down-toearth actor without any air. It was quite reassuring. His calm and composed nature made it a great experience for me. He gives a lot of freedom to his co-stars and that made all of us comfortable on the set and during the film’s shooting. But he’s a prankster and played pranks on me a couple of times. It added to the fun, making it a memorable one for me.
How did films happen? Did you always want to be an actor? While I was growing up, studies were my first and only priority. I wanted to earn an MBA and
join the corporate world. I gave modelling a shot and then acting seemed the most probable career progression from there. It happened without much effort. When I did my first film Six in Telugu, little did I know what was in store for me, but then offers started pouring in, and I took them, one film at a time.
How is working in Hindi films different from working down South? Where do you move from here? It is quite competitive in Hindi films. That could be a heavy pressure for a newcomer to bear. But then it is also good as it helps one better oneself. For someone who has done films in South India, he or she gets immense respect here and considered a good actor. But then there are pitfalls of being labelled someone who has an accent and mannerisms that are quintessential to the region. It is tough, but I am glad that I didn’t sign whatever film that came my way or did roles for the heck of it and proud of the route that I took. I would like to stay and work in Hindi films, but that doesn’t mean that I will give up on assignments in the South.
Any particular role that is close to your heart? I have always leaned towards roles which didn’t require me to be just a pretty prop, even in regional language films. I have done that and enjoyed it too like I did in Tyson. It is just that glamour without substance in a role or otherwise eventually gets vapid.
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Kalamkaris Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind pen, using natural dyes. Fabric samples of Kalamkari, the printed textile tradition from Andhra Pradesh, were found at Mohenjo Daro back in 2,600 BC, and even made it as far as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for an exhibition on Indian textiles. There are nineteen such items in the Museum, out of which eight are based on Ramayana. Indian Painting: The Lesser-known Traditions The book published by Niyogi Books, is the volume of the proceedings of the conference ‘Indian Painting: The LesserKnown Traditions’ held in Houston in 2008. The aim of the conference was to highlight these lesser-known artistic expressions grouped, until the recent past, under the heading of ‘folk art’. The essays concentrate on Assam, Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The time-span, covered by the works discussed by the contributors, ranges from the late seventeenth century to the present day.
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An Ocean of Stories The canopy highlights the details of the Chirala Ramayana by the artist Panchkalla Pedda Subbarayudu. A distinct emphasis is placed on the events leading to the birth of King Dashratha’s four sons, and these occupy a substantial part of the cloth.
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The Story of Rishyashringa The tale of Rishyashringa and his arrival at the court of Romapada, occupies a substantial part of the top and the whole of the right of the Chirala Ramayana. The king and the prime minister of Anga consult the rishis regarding a severe drought that has afflicted the kingdom. The rishis then brief the four courtesans on how to resolve the situation.
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Hanuman’s adventure in Lanka The Chirala Ramyana discusses how Hanuman meets Sita in Lanka. A diminutive Hanuman perches on a tree and observes her seated at the foot of the ashoka tree. He lowers Rama’s signet ring tied in a string and then reveals his true identity to her.
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The Meeting with Parashurama The momentous episode, drawn from Ranganathan Ramayana, depicts the bridal cortege on its way to Ayodhya. The cortege is confronted by Parashurama who gives his bow and arrow to Rama and challenges to fight him. Seeing Rama has no difficulty in lifting and stringing the bow, Parashurama requests Rama to demolish a staircase built with severed heads of the kings he has killed in the past. In the Chirala Ramayana, Rama is depicted in the act of destroying the staircase.
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TAROT predictions M ay -
J u n e
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ARIES
Taurus
AQUARIUS
You will have a sense of attentiveness as well as a sense of being curbed. There could be some enmity that could trigger off either of these reactions. Not a time to go overboard, in terms of self-pity or attempt to solve the world’s problems.
It is a time for new information or revelations that are especially relevant to your life now. In the first week of June, you can have a compelling conversation about - or insights into - a past matter that may have been hanging heavy in your aura.
Recognition, rewards, assets, property and belongings are enhanced greatly. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. Brilliance, style and a touch of class are your forte now.
Lucky Tip: Maintain a low profile and be less vocal.
Lucky Tip: It is important to take a step in the right direction.
Lucky Tip: Handle every job or chore with intensity and skill.
Gemini
Pisces
Leo
It’s an extraordinary time for promoting your ideas and viewpoint, although coming on too strong could work against you. A transfer or relocation of considerable distance is possible.
You may be making changes in your job/profession, health and diet. There may be some financial difficulties, particularly relating to held-up payments, salaries, or perhaps a bad debt.
It is a time of tests but do not fall into despair. This is no time to go overboard or make large changes with likely large consequences. You may now want to stop and re-evaluate your needs.
Lucky Tip: A sense or actual being of rivalry could come over you so keep your eyes on the people closest to you.
Lucky Tip: Don’t expect gratitude and appreciation – just go ahead and do whatever needs to be done.
Lucky Tip: Physically, emotionally and financially you will want to tread calmly until this phase passes for you.
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Libra
Sagittarius
Scorpio
Your goals seem to be easily attainable with the encouraging support from friends and family. Attitude is positive, energy is high and the overall quality of life is at its best. Widening the vistas of your very existence is what this period makes you do. You still extend warmth and friendship, as well as cooperation at work.
This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future. People around you at work will notice your all-encompassing attitude during this time and may work with you either to help you achieve your goals or to better their own positions.
Attraction to secrets and whispers characterise this time period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and vagueness. You are likely to throw caution to the wind, and where boundaries between fantasy and reality can be blurred, so be careful.
Lucky Tip: It is a good time for you to be so head forward in that direction.
Lucky Tip: Your warmth and friendship at work will guarantee cooperation from others.
Lucky Tip: If you have a crush on someone then grab this time for confessing your feelings.
Capricorn
Cancer
Virgo
Prepare for many things in your life to be enhanced and made better. Recognition for your deeds and work, could be coming your way. This is a generous time but since you have been so generous with people around you in the past, you deserve it and everyone involved knows it.
This is a time to make real efforts at getting along with others. The more people you can befriend and bring over to helping you in your endeavors, the fewer people you need to worry about working against you or trying to sabotage you.
Now is the time to re-evaluate what makes you — YOU. How can you create a happy aura that will fulfill your desires for what you crave in life? Keep that warm and friendly quality about you in your life. Your magnetism revolves around an element of mystery rather than outgoing charm.
Lucky Tip: Be generous as you have been in the past.
Lucky Tip: Do not hesitate to extend an olive branch even to someone with whom you’ve been feuding.
Lucky Tip: Keep the teamwork ability in your professional lifestyle.
J a i m a dA a n , T a r o t C a rd R e a d e r A philosophy graduate from Miranda House, Delhi University, Jai Madaan started her spiritual journey in the early years of childhood. Having developed an interest in tarot reading at a very young age, she’s now a leading practitioner of tarot, astrology, palmistry, numerology and vaastu.
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Aurangabad To Hyderabad
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Dep 20:10
Arr 21:30
DOP * Daily
Connectivity
Direct
Bengaluru To Vidyanagar Vidyanagar Hyderabad Hyderabad
2T419 2T419 2T419/417 2T419/417
Dep 15:25 15:50 15:25 15:50
Arr 16:25 16:50 17:55 18:15
DOP * 134567*** 2*** 134567*** 2***
Flt# ** 2T426 2T429 2T431 2T428 2T429/422 2T429/422/105
Dep 16:20 12:30 09:50 21:35 12:30 12:30
Arr 19:35 13:30 10:40 23:05 15:00 19:45
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily
Flt# ** 2T422 2T430 2T434 2T422/105 2T430/426 2T434/209
Dep 13:55 16:55 09:25 13:55 16:55 09:25
Arr 15:00 17:55 10:30 19:45 19:35 11:50
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily
Flt# ** 2T206 2T206/105 2T206/106 2T206/208 2T206/421
Dep 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00
Arr 14:40 19:45 19:55 16:15 16:35
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily
Arr 08:45 12:35 19:45 19:55 07:45 16:15 10:15 13:25 14:00 16:30 09:25 09:05 14:55 15:30 16:55 19:35 10:40
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 134567*** 2*** Daily Daily Daily 134567*** 2*** Daily Daily Daily
Flt# **
Connectivity
Direct Direct Via Vidyanagar Via Vidyanagar
Chennai To Mysuru Cuddapah Salem Hyderabad Hyderabad Aurangabad
Connectivity
Direct Direct Direct Direct Via Cuddapah Via Cuddapah & Hyderabad
Cuddapah To Hyderabad Chennai Vijayawada Aurangabad Mysuru Hyderabad
Connectivity
Direct Direct Direct Via Hyderabad Via Chennai Via Vijayawada
Goa To Hyderabad Aurangabad Tirupati Rajahmundry Cuddapah
Connectivity
Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad
Hyderabad To Tirupati Goa Aurangabad Tirupati Vijayawada Rajahmundry Nanded Vidyanagar Vidyanagar Cuddapah Chennai Cuddapah Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Mysuru Salem
Flt# ** 2T101 2T102 2T105 2T106 2T200 2T208 2T411 2T416 2T416 2T421 2T425 2T200/433 2T416/418 2T416/418 2T421/430 2T421/430/426 2T425/431
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Connectivity
Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Via Vijayawada Via Vidyanagar Via Vidyanagar Via Cuddapah Via Cuddapah & Chennai Via Chennai
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Nanded
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DOP * Daily Daily
Connectivity Direct Via Chennai
Mysuru To Chennai Hyderabad
Flt# ** 2T427 2T427/428
Dep 19:55 19:55
Arr 21:10 23:05
Nanded To Hyderabad Mumbai Aurangabad Tirupati
Flt# ** 2T412 2T413 2T412/105 2T412/106
Dep 14:50 10:50 14:45 14:45
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily
Arr 15:45 12:25 19:45 19:55
Connectivity Direct Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad
Rajahmundry Flt# ** 2T207 2T207/105 2T207/106
To Hyderabad Aurangabad Tirupati
Dep 16:40 16:40 16:40
Arr 17:50 19:45 19:55
DOP * Daily Daily Daily
Connectivity Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad
Salem To Chennai Mysuru Cuddpah Hyderabad
Flt# ** 2T432 2T432/426 2T432/429 2T432/429/422
Dep 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00
Arr 11:50 19:35 13:30 15:00
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily
Connectivity Direct Via Chennai Via Chennai Via Chennai & Cuddpah
Tirupati To Hyderabad Hyderabad Goa Aurangabad Rajahmundry Vidyanagar Vidyanagar
Flt# ** 2T102 2T108 2T102 2T102/105 2T102/208 2T102/416 2T102/416
Dep 09:10 20:20 09:10 09:10 09:10 09:10 09:10
Arr 10:35 21:40 12:35 19:45 16:15 13:25 14:00
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 134567*** 2***
Connectivity Direct Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad
Bellary (Vidyanagar) To Hyderabad Hyderabad Bengaluru Bengaluru Tirupati Tirupati
Flt# ** 2T417 2T417 2T418 2T418 2T417/106 2T417/106
Dep 16:55 17:10 13:55 14:25 16:50 17:10
Arr 17:55 18:05 14:55 15:30 19:55 19:55
DOP * 134567*** 2*** 134567*** 2*** 134567*** 2***
Connectivity Direct Direct Direct Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad
Vijayawada
Flt# and Timing may change subject to DGCA approval.
To Hyderabad Cuddapah Aurangabad Tirupati Vidyanagar Vidyanagar Bengaluru Bengaluru Mysuru
Flt# ** 2T209 2T433 2T209/105 2T209/106 2T209/416 2T209/416 2T209/416/418 2T209/416/418 2T433/426
Dep 11:00 08:05 10:55 10:55 10:55 10:55 10:55 10:55 08:05
Arr 11:55 09:05 19:45 11:50 13:25 14:00 15:00 15:30 09:35
DOP * Daily Daily Daily Daily 134567*** 2*** 134567*** 2*** Daily
Connectivity Direct Direct Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad Via Hyderabad & Vidyanagar Via Hyderabad & Vidyanagar Via Chennai
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Trujet presented Deccan Thunders in TPL’18 Trujet was the Associate Sponsors of the Deccan Thunders during the Telangana Premier League 2018
New route launched in Tamil Nadu Inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Sri Paliniswami, the airline has added new route (Salem - Chennai) to its network. By expanding network, Trujet is reaching the depth of India’s heart through air services.
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Dear Turbo Megha Airways, I had the privilege of travelling with Trujet 2T 208 (PNR 010DWE) on April 3, from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry. I have heard a lot about the airlines in the past and was really curious to travel with you. Fortunately, the experience was really good. Both the Pilots were exceptional. Your staff made the journey memorable with such small and typical things which most people cherish for long time. The veg sandwich was one of the best I had in air in recent times. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience. Eventually, I need to mention about the cabin crew team. Both of them, Simran and Ina Singh were very cooperative. I thank them for making my travel hassle-free. Please let your staff on 2T 208 know I have mailed regarding them and appreciate their work all along the travel. Wish I had a selfie with both, the pilots and the cabin crew. Next time when I travel with Trujet, I would love to click a pic with your staff as a memory to cherish. Once again, thanks a lot for making my urgent travel a pleasant and awesome one. I’m sorry I couldn’t mail you immediately after my journey as I was busy. You guys are one of the best in the business. Would love to see your airlines expand seamlessly. Keep growing and keep us happy. — Rajiv Nitish Palagummi
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