Yo Vizag March 2010 by Vishnu Dantu

This month, I very proudly present a cover page featuring a local celebrity. This time we have an acclaimed classical singer, a Vizagite to the core, Dr. Pantula Rama gracing our front cover page. The values and ideals of Dr Rama actually go pretty much in sync with our March issue; she represents the dynamic yet traditional aspect of Vizag. She is very eco conscious and committed to saving the environment; an agenda that Yo Vizag has brought up again and again. This time too we dwell on the crisis on hand, urging one and all to unite and save power. ‘Switch it off ’ is all we ask for. This time, let Vizag too be counted among the many more cities that promote a total blackout (except essential devices like the street traffic signals) and emergency services. When it comes to protecting our traditions from dying out and going extinct, no one does it better than the tribal’s. Their use of science in so many daily tasks was brilliantly showcased at a recent exhibition, the Tribal Science Congress. While we revere traditional practices and sciences; this month Vizagites will also get a taste of the latest technology in entertainment with the opening of Varun Beach Inox, a state-of-the-art theatre housing six big screens and plush seats. With promises of online bookings, telephonic bookings, door delivery of tickets, and a string of latest blockbusters and old favourites lined up, the movie buffs of Vizag and connoisseurs of good movies are in for a treat. This month we also have the IPL excitement on.Here is to hoping the Deccan Chargers repeat the magic of last year and also wishing all the readers Happy Ugadi - a successful and prosperous year ahead...

Shilpanjani Dantu Publisher & Editor shilpa.dantu@yovizag.com

ìThe message in my favourite star Chiranjeevi’s film ‘Stalin’ can be used for ‘Earth Hour’. Everyone just explain the importance of this ‘Earth Hour’ to two members and ask them to do the sameî. That’s Abhishek Bachchan tweeting on Twitter, as he lends his voice and support as the Indian brand ambassador for Earth Hour 2010.

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Last year, it was Aamir Khan, this year it is the younger Bachchan, the message is the same, a call asking people to switch off lights for an hour to conserve energy, to save earth. “As responsible citizens of this planet, it is extremely crucial for us to address the colossal problem of climate change by ensuring responsible action and adopting a sustainable way of life... It is time that we take a collective pledge to ‘switch on’ our minds and take one simple step to switch off the lights March 27 from 8.30 to 9:30 p.m.,” Bachchan told reporters. WWF India’s chief executive officer Ravi Singh added that Earth Hour 2009 was “the largest climate action in history” and this year the campaign will be joined by 92 countries and 878 cities. Yo vizag! March 2010

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But what is climate change? Climate Change is a phenomenon which takes place when green house gases (the most common amongst which is CO2) that are released into the atmosphere, form a layer preventing the heat from the earth’s surface to be reflected back to the space. This phenomenon popularly known as the ‘greenhouse effect’ causes the earth’s What began as a campaign in Sydney, Australia in 2007 has grown to become one of the world’s biggest climate change initiatives. Earth Hour is now a global enterprise, supported and broadcast by WWF (World Wide Fund). In Sydney, in 2007, 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour. Only a year later and this event had become a global sustainability movement with up to 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour. Last year, the national capital, New Delhi too joined other leading cities across the world like Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore in switching off the lights for an hour to mark the Earth

temperature to rise, giving way to many potentially catastrophic changes in weather patterns, oceanic currents, rainfall patterns etc. And the main culprits that release these greenhouse gases are the power sector, industrial sector, transport sector and household sector; with almost 50% greenhouse gas contribution coming from the power sector alone.

Hour. Lights were also switched off in the premises of historical monuments including Humayun's tomb, Qutub Minar, Purana Qilla, Lal Quilla. Giants like Air India and RBI in Mumbai shut down lights for an hour. IIT Delhi, Mumbai, Roorkee and IIM - Ahmadabad participated too. 100 top public and private sector organisations spread across India participated. Reserve Bank of India, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI, Google, Indian Hotels, HSBC, Standard Chartered India, HP, ITC Welcomgroup, HUDCO, TAJ group of hotels and PVR, to name a few.

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But the Sydney initiative in 2007 was not unique; it was based on an idea successfully adopted in Thailand in 2005. Even San Francisco had its own version of an Earth Hour, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lights Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program, usually held in October, before the Sydney enterprise in 2007. But the scale, at which the event was promoted and endorsed in Sydney, mainly by the WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald, brought worldwide attention. Since the aims were the same and the idea similar, rather than compete, in 2008 San Francisco too joined the other participating cities in March, bringing up the total to 35 cities. In 2008, we at Yo! Vizag inspired by the determination of young Neeti Rathi, only 11 back then, geared up to promote the cause. The Yo Vizag team in association with Kenexa, Big FM and the students of Ashwini School conducted a rally on the beach front to popularise the

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event. The response and interest generated was inspiring. The following year too, in 2009, a similar rally was held. This year, the plans are bigger, WWF and LUGT (Lets Unite for a Greener Tomorrow, a green initiative started by a group of enthusiastic engineers)in association with CII ,Yi, Big FM & Yovizag have joined hands to spread further awareness on this all important issue. Tree planting sprees, rallies and most importantly, LIGHTS OUT from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Scheduled for the last Saturday of March, this year Earth Hour falls on March 27. Plan to make it big, convince all around to join in. Invite all for a candlelit dinner or party in the light of ethnic lanterns. Forgo the weekly serial on the soap box and get the neighbourhood to have a big antakshari contest instead! Think of fun activities in the dark or by candlelight and make this one hour memorable.

Earth Hour is a message of hope and a message of action. It is the hour in which the world unites in a stand against global warming. This event is for everyone who is willing to make a small contribution for the planet we live on. Everyone can make a difference. This event is to highlight the incessant dependence on power, and remind all to switch off all unnecessary appliances. Conserve power to conserve planet earth. Become more efficient in your use of energy: That is, to use less energy to provide the same level of energy services, for example, by using energy efficient appliances. Adopt an energy saving attitude. The idea behind Earth Hour is to instil behavioural change in the energy consuming attitude of people by asking them to use their power efficiently and switch off the non essential lights and other energy consuming devices when not in use. The 2010 Earth Hour has been scheduled for Mar 27 between 8:30pm and 9:30 pm. Act now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a flick of the switch! For further information log on to http://www.earthhour.org/ or http://earthhour.in

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She can mesmerise any august gathering with her melodious bhava-laden voice as she deftly handles complex swaras and ragas with ease. And surprisingly, just as comfortable and confident she is onstage; she is equally at home on a Yamaha bike (though the Bullet is her favourite she confesses!). A noted vocalist, remarkable violin and viola player, acclaimed accompanying artist, gold medallist from AU, top Akashavani artiste, an authoress... this versatile lady has performed at various prestigious events right from the age of eight. Hailed as a noted exponent of carnatic music, this is Dr. Pantula Rama, a Doctorate in Music, which was awarded for her research work and thesis on, ‘A study of the shaping of an ideal musician through Saadhana’. Born in a family with a strong affinity to classical music, Rama was initially coached by her father, Sri Pantula Gopala Rao (Violinist, former engineer in All India Radio) and later by the musical guru Sri Ivaturi Vijayeswara Rao. Also into music is her mother Smt. Pantula Padmavathi, a noted Veena artist. Her father’s transferable job didn’t hinder her musical lessons - the committed girl travelled alone every vacation back to Vizag to continue training under her guru. She had to make a choice when she scored a medical seat after her twelfth class - medicine or music; needless to say, persuing music was her inevitable decision. Her commitment to music was not easy. Travelling every vacation back to Vizag and forgoing her chance at a medical career were some of the tough choices she had to make. But Rama has no regrets. Never idle or complacent, she explored other avenues as well; in addition to being highly qualified in carnatic vocal and instrumental, she has also dabbled in fashion designing, Yoga and Reiki.

Any good talented musician will achieve fame and credit if he sticks to his ideals and refuses to compromise” says Rama explaining her stance. She considers that though carnatic music might not be as paying and promising as other fields, it is evergreen. “The recession came and went, but it had no impact on us. If a person is really talented, this field is very promising. It might take time, but talent does pay.” Her advice to aspirants is to stick to their principles and not compromise either for the organisers or the media. If more and more talented people refrain from running after the organisers and refuse to budge from their values, the pressure on artistes to compromise would reduce, she feels.

Irrespective of her trysts in other spheres, she is passionate about her music. And marriage only intensified that passion. Her husband Sri MSN Murthy is himself a highly accomplished top-ranking musician. An AIR artiste himself, he is equally proficient in vocals, violin and the viola. In fact, they accompany each other - when one sings the other plays the violin in perfect harmony. Her motherin-law, Srimati M. Jalajakshi too is a legendary carnatic vocalist.

Today Rama conducts workshops and trains students in music when she is not touring the globe performing along with her husband. Some of her highly appreciated lecturedemos include ‘Musical excellence of Shyama Sastri’, ‘Sadhana of Carnatic Music’, ‘Ragam Tanam Pallavi’. She has also successfully conducted the elaborate musical opera written and composed by Thyagaraja, ‘Nowkacharitam’. It beautifully portrays mischievous Lord Krishna tantalising the naive gopikas. Dr. Pantula Rama has picked up various awards and felicitations over the years; a few notable ones include the Tambura Prize by Kalasagaram, Secunderabad; the Best Musician, an award from Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Outstanding Lady Vocalist, award from Madras Music Academy.

Highly accomplished and lauded today, the couple never hankered for fame or compromised in any manner. They refrained from ‘marketing’ themselves or requesting anyone for favours. “We always believed in hard work and integrity, it took time, but today we are recognised for our ideals and talent. The outcome has been really good.

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Socially and environmentally conscious, Rama and her husband have taken a sentient decision not to add to the already burgeoning population. She and her mother-inlaw avoid silk as “silk worms are boiled just to make a sari”. Plastics too are frowned upon in their household.

chool friends tend to drift away as marriage, family, careers and job assignments take control of their lives. And a chance to meet those long lost buddies years later is a moment to cherish and an occasion to catch-up, compare and reminisce. The old friends of Visakhapatnam had one such enjoyable trip down the memory lane at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nostalgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a get-together for them after a gap of twenty five long years.

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Nikhil Oza and Lalita (Lulu) were the brains behind Nostalgia, a reunion of friends from various schools in Vizag, regrouping almost twenty five years later. Taking time off their busy schedules, Nikhil and Lulu took up the task of organising the event. To celebrate their friendship, they dug all the known directories and sources available, trying to rope in everyone. The party was arranged on 6th March, 2010 at The Park hotel. Nostalgia turned out to be a great success, with everyone who was contacted turning up, keen to meet and impress old friends and appreciating the chance to interact and renew old ties. What was most enjoyable was getting to find out how each turned out in life, who had made it, who hitched up with whom and whether childhood ambitions actually worked out for them. Considering that they were meeting after 25 years, interacting with the media was nowhere on their agenda, they were too busy reliving old memories and enjoying their old batch mates’ companionship! But nevertheless, the Yo Vizag team managed to get a few of them to share their memories. Krishnan Raghavan, the once ‘shy guy in shorts’ is now successfully working in the US. Amongst other things, he misses the “smell of India and the beaches of Vizag. You only realise it when you leave the place” he comments. Regarding his ambitions, he ruefully adds “I always had an ambition to grow tall, even today the hope of growing tall is still alive”. Srinivas, better known back then as ‘Dubba’ to his friends, today runs a manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. “There was no T.V 25 years back. We friends roamed around the roads, played gully cricket, cycling and spent the most of time with each other. Vizag was then a quieter place and was much cooler. There was just a single road to the beach and we friends came to the beach almost daily” says Srinivas. According to Nikhil Oza, “This one evening takes us 25 years back in time. It felt like old flames reigniting, never to burn out again. People in this party are in real high places, some CEO’s and some Vice Presidents. There is nothing which comes in the way of friendship, not even a cyclone”. Gupta of Gupta Bros adds, “Memories go much further. I feel 25 years younger today. Meeting at one point is very important and it is very difficult to meet up, after 25 years!” Mohinita, an old student from Visakha Valley recollects “as the assembly took place, we could see the blue sea with waves and the colour of the sea changed as the day progressed. There is no place like Vizag”. And finally as Ravindra of IIAM, aptly add, “We meet many people but do not recognize them, but there are few who would not go away from memories and they are called friends. The present generations have to learn the importance of friendship.”

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“The world is a small global village and in that context India is a smaller village” - Behlul Masalia’s thought as he set off on an epic journey; traversing the length and breadth of the country on his trusted steed, the 350 cc Royal Enfield Thunderbird bike. Inspired by the movie, that he saw in his first year BBA at Pune: ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’, wherein Che Guevara travels with his friend from Argentina to Columbia, about 5000 miles on a bike, Behlul planned to make a similar journey. And his planning was meticulous. He plotted his route with a GPS and Google maps, stocked up on safety gear, bike spares, nutrition bars, GluconD, medicines and loads of enthusiasm. But his first task was to convince his sceptical parents. Finally, after ‘die-hard convincing’ and three months of contemplating, his parents gave the goahead.

Safety was his prime concern. He travelled only in daylight and took adequate rest overnight to remain fit and alert the next day. For food, Behlul stopped at the dhabas on the highway and mostly ate Punjabi cuisine.” During my whole journey I met a lot of wonderful people who were very kind and helpful” said Behlul. He recollects how the manager of one of the motels where he stayed overnight agreed to serve him breakfast as early as 5.30 a.m., whereas the time to serve breakfast was only after 7.30 a.m. Apart from two technical snags which he could rectify thanks to his spares; his Thunderbird gave him no problems.

Regarding the roads, he found the Golden Quadrilateral great, and actually felt that “truck drivers are the best drivers... it’s amazing to see the control, some of them had over such On 24th Jan, 2010, Behlul Jafar Masalia set off on his 350 huge vehicles, especially when some cc Royal Enfield Thunderbird bike, on the Golden stupid bus or car tried overtaking from Quadrilateral (GQ). His route: Vizag-Bhubaneswar- the wrong side!” Kolkata-Varanasi-Kanpur-Agra-NewDelhi-DehradunM u s s o o r i e - N e w D e l h i - J a i p u r - U d a i p u r - M o u n t A b u - For long journeys, he advises to Ahmedabad-Surat-Pune-Belgaum-Bangalore-Chennai- include a lot of fruits - dry and fresh Ongole-Rajamundary-Vizag. The trip lasted around†43 in ones diet, stop at regular intervals days, traversing 8,450 km crossing through about 14 states. for water and rest, and “even if you do not feel tired, stop and walk around He returned back on 7th March, 2010. a bit to get blood flowing properly. While travelling towards the North, Hindi is compulsory. All the sign boards are in Hindi”, says Behlul. He kept in constant touch with his family back home in Vizag, about the places he reached and the details of his next destination.

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His most memorable moment; “when in a resort in Ranthanbhore, sometime late in the evening, I saw a leopard just a few feet away. It killed a dog and dragged it off into the darkness of the wilderness and I stood there cold for a while”. And his most thrilling episode was when “in the middle of the night, I was woken up to very loud knocks on the door. I opened the door and there was an Inspector with around four other plain clothes policemen. They began to ask me questions about where I had come from, the purpose of my trip, asked for my documents, etc. The nearest person I could have contacted was at least 300 Kms away so I just kept calm and answered everything they asked. Turns out, they had received a call from the owner of Palace Utelia, who had reported me for suspicious activity and they had come to investigate..! I was at least 20-25kms from Utelia. Even though the incident shook me up, I was amazed that they had traced me out in the middle of nowhere... Finally, it all ended at around 4am. It was a nightmarish experience!” “Those 43 days were the best days of my life, where my dreams of exploring India became a reality and I’m happy I reached back home in a single piece”. For now Behlul says he has no plans for another road trip in the near future and wants to give his total time in the growth of his family business.

ith affordable financing and a wide range of carssuiting almost any kind of budget, today a car, more than a luxury is an asset in almost every household. In fact, many households out of necessity and convenience do invest in a second car as well. Whether investing in a second car or a first one, for fuel economy (green house gasses and pollution arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere!), size (parking a big car in the ever-declining parking spots is not exactly a cakewalk) and budget constraints; there are many small cars in the market to pick and choose from. In the small car segment, in addition to the already existing Indian brands, there are quite a few international brands too increasing the available options. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Skoda, Chevy, Volkswagen and Honda are vying for consumer preference.

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Amongst all the brands in the small car segment today, Maruti Suzuki stands out. Every model of Maruti Suzuki is best in its class and assures value for the money spent. The options include Maruti800, Alto, WagonR, Zen Estilo, Swift, Ritz and the AStar. Maruti Suzuki is now fit with the new 1.2 K Series engine. The Hyundai range carries the 1.2 Kappa engine. Hyundai with its Santro, Getz, i10 and i20, is usually preferred by young working professionals. Snazzy to look at, the diesel segment of these cars, with its Mercedes engine gives good performance. Honda, a new entrant offers Jazz which is a small car with big space. But for a small car, Jazz is pretty heavy on the pocket and the after sales service is also expensive. But it is the best petrol engine. Honda is the only company in the world, which has been successfully manufacturing only petrol variants for the past 60 years, but now plans to enter the diesel segment in India. GM is capturing the market via its Chevrolet brand offerings, Spark and Beat Spark is very cute, spacious. The suspensions

are good and the car has a good built quality. Beat is a new baby from Chevrolet. The looks are very fresh. The styling is jazzed, contemporary and has stylish interiors. The braking is good and the interiors are pretty spacious. Fiat (often wrongly mistaken for TATA) uses a new multi aired engine, which is believed to give a mileage of 25 kmpl! Fiat cars are the best in quality and are assured to stay for life. In the small cars segment it has the Palio Stile, 500 and the Grande Punto. Fiat has the best diesel engines and provides its engines to Chevy, TATA and even Maruti Suzuki. Tata is the brand, which every Indian trusts. All Tata cars give good mileage. And for the after sales service, Tata has many service stations to cater for servicing needs. In the small car segment Tata offers, Indica and the much acclaimed Nano. To wrap up, amongst petrol variants, Maruti Suzuki is generally preferred, but for style and looks, get a Hyundai or Honda. Chevrolet is also a good option but Tata has the cheapest cars.

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The spacious first floor showroom done up in tasteful contemporary decor is pleasant and welcoming. Stocked with a wide range of home furnishings, the showroom itself exemplifies class and elegance. Not too flashy, and not too simple either. Studio Orion is what the discerning Vizagite has been searching for, a designer store in furnishings.

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Stocking only recognised and internationally preferred brands, the range in upholstery and curtains is mind-boggling! Not only does one have umpteen choices in colour, there is texture, patterns, style and further embellishments as well to pick and choose from. But then if you do not have an interior designer guiding you, the highly experienced, extremely courteous staff (all come from the chain’s main showroom in Jubilee Hills) are there to assist. Considering upholstery alone, there are options in texture ñ like leatherites (faux leather), silks, velvets and linens in various patterns, weaves and embroideries. For a patterned piece, there is also a perfect matching plain shade to offset the pattern and create an ideal ensemble. And should the range confuse a

bewildered customer, there are But that’s not all, a amazing variety of flock pre-matched samples with matching prints, silks, jute, stone chips, mica finishes, shades and patterns to select from. leatherits and vinyl based wallpapers from leading international brands like When it comes to the options in curtains, Designers Guild, Harlequin, Casamance, the range is much more. There are sheers, Cole & sons, Elitis, Arte, Omexco, Esprit curtains and blinds; and then again there is and others are housed here. Themed the designer curtain hardware, like ‘Tattva’ wallpapers, damask designs, ultra as well. Shimmering sheers in various modern patterns, simple textures... every textures adorned with Swarovski crystals, customer can find his style here. Adding to sequins, unique leather cutwork panels, the choice there is also a selection of embroidery and prints. Curtains with an wallpaper-curtain groupings, paired in equally wide range of patterns and weaves perfect synchronicity of pattern and shade. make the selections even more interesting. Here again, there are pre-matched samples The store houses beautiful carpets and rugs to help give an idea of the final ensemble. from international brands like Habana home. In blinds, there are fabrics, wood and The store also offers a total range of bed and bamboo choices. bath linens consisting of cushions, sheet sets, bed sets, comforters, towels and mats.

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An integral part of any home or workplace is the woodwork. Plywood is the core of woodwork that is topped with either laminates or veneers. These laminates and veneers in their innovative designs, styles and textures provide a contemporary look to an otherwise barren surface. There are quite a few brands available in the market, providing ample scope to pick and select the perfect finish that blends with and augments the interiors of any space. There are a whole host of decorative veneers and laminates that go with the chic and contemporary look of the house. Offices too can go for subtle interiors with the help of such designs.

Decorative laminates and veneers have various applications. Specifically, wherever plywood is used, they can be put to good use. Be it on table tops, cupboard doors, wall panels, beds, cabinets, kitchen surfaces to name a few, in homes. In offices too there is a great demand for them. For an office space and the general interiors of a home, subtle colours lighten up and enhance the decor. While for a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room, go in for bright colourful finishes. Various self embossed and metallic finish laminates are also in vogue these days. Veneers, which are basically barks of trees, sometimes left in their original shape and many a time treated with colour, also give a classic impression. According to Shrawan and Diwakar of Encore Plywoods, there are various types of plywood in the market; commercial, boiling water resistant IS303 (BWR), boiling water proof IS701 (BWP), shuttering and decorative to name a few. They rightly claims to have the best display of samples, both polished and unpolished. With so many choices on hand, it makes sense to browse through the range of samples, decide on the finish which would best suit the wooden surface and place the order. Also co-owner of Green Studio & DNS lights Store, a one stop shop for all ply, laminates, Lights and interior related products.

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If Vizag is known for its Steel plant, the city has amongst others, one significant luminary to thank, Sri Tenneti Viswanadham. A great personality, he first fought for Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedom and then for Vizagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development. The city, acknowledging his greatness named a park after him, but ironically, a discussion with a few college grads in that very same park made us, the Yo Vizag team realise that the very little was known about Sri Viswanadham. Hence, this time round, we dedicate the Eminent Personality column to the late freedom fighter, Sri Tenneti Viswanadham.

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Always associated with the Steel Plant, Sri Tenneti Viswanatham was a great visionary who had fought relentlessly for establishment of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant by spearheading the ‘Visakha Ukku - Andhrula Hakku’ (Visakha Steel is Andhra’s right) agitation. Back then, when Andhra Pradesh almost lost the Steel Plant project to Salem, this agitation forced the Central Government to reconsider their move and subsequently, the Vizag Steel Plant came about which accelerated the growth and development of Vizag. (Consequently, the Central Government authorised an additional Plant in Salem) Tenneti Viswanatham was born on September 21, 1895 at Lakkavaram, Visakhapatnam District, the second son of Gowripati Sastry and Chittemma. As per the norm, he married at the age of sixteen, but lost his young wife. He never remarried. A graduate of Mrs. AVN College, he completed his BA (Hons) in literature form the Madras Presidency College and took his Bachelor’s Degree in law in Trivandrum. As a student, he was inspired by Annie Besant, Aurobindo, Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. He started practise as a lawyer in the 1920s, and when the Mahatma launched the Non-Cooperation Movement, he gave up practice and moved to the Sabarmati Ashram. While stationed there, he was on the staff as a Lecturer at the Gujarat Vidyapeeth of which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Vice-Chancellor. After his father’s demise, Tenneti returned home and became the president of the District Congress Committee. He was also an AICC member. Plunging into the Non Cooperation Movement of 1922, he courted imprisonment between 1930 and 1946 for his participation in the Salt Satyagraha (1930), Individual Satyagraha (1940) and Quit India Movement (1942). Post independence, he was the Chief Parliamentary Secretary in 1946 (and Parliamentary Secretary in 1937) to Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu and later Minister for Finance, Law and Endowments in the first Andhra Ministry of 1953. He was also the Visakhapatnam Municipal Chairman in 1947. He was elected as MLA and MP a number of times, and he had left the Congress and was with the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party Jawaharlal Nehru invited him as the Chairman of the Company Law Advisory Commission and the Coffee Board. As a Minister, he was instrumental in the setting up of Sri Venkateswara University, Prakasam Barrage and Nandikonda (Nagarjuna) Project. A versatile Parliamentarian, he was well known for his intelligence, encyclopaedic knowledge coupled with wit and sarcasm. Later, he fought against the Emergency and was detained under MISA. A lesser known fact is that the prominent Jagadamba Junction, with a statue in his honour was officially rechristened Tenneti Square. Viswanatham garu was a humanist whose focus was never on himself, but always on the society as a whole. He was the secretary of the committee which brought out the historic 18 volume report on zamindari abolition which had become the basis of land reforms. He gave eight acres of land for the Sarvodaya Bhoodan movement. He rejected “tamra patra” and the political pension granted by the Union Government to freedom fighters. In 1974, he refused to agree to his name being recommended for the award of Padma Bhushan. On a more personal level, Viswanatham garu was linguist, fluent in Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Persian and English. A prolific writer and a playwright, he authored the four-volume biography of Sri Prakasam Pantulu. In addition he had many other books to his credit, including a commentary on Brahmasutras and a book on “Similes and romantic content of Rig Veda”. He founded the Visakha Saraswata Vedika in 1960, to promote literature and culture. In a nutshell Tenneti was a rare blend of spiritualism, politics and literature. He passed away peacefully on the night of November 10, 1979, after lecturing at the Vedika on the greatness of the Ramayana.

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for school children or even Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard of science congress t have you ever heard of a science conclaves for students bu si children? Vizag held the science congress for tribal or adiva si students of government first ever science congress for adiva s from across the country. schools and schools run by NGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tribal children conscious of The congress aimed to make the d pra cti ce s in the ir ow n the ir tra dit ion al kn ow led ge an mmunities. communities as well as in other co

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‘Dhaatri’ a Resource Centre for Women and Children working in Andhra Pradesh, in association with ‘Samata’, an advocacy organisation for adivasi rights organised this three day programme where students from four states met and shared their views on tribal living. According to the organisers the adivasi child today, is at the cross-roads of education where their unique traditional knowledge receives little recognition from the mainstream society so much so that they are soon losing faith in this knowledge. While a lot of this wisdom still continues to be alive in these young adivasi minds, a need to sensitise and make it relevant to the mainstream children is what the congress was looking at. Each school put up a stall portraying their traditions and culture. While some had put up models of their irrigation system, medicines, agriculture and experiences of living with nature, there were some who’d built models of their houses showing the architecture. Hunting too was a common issue depicted. Apart from the exhibition of stalls a number of workshops and sessions too were held. There were group discussions on various topics like rain water harvesting, astronomy, mathematics etc. that the students put to use in their day to day lives. With the help of local artisans of different tribes, workshops on traditional handwork were also held. Fusion of tribal songs and dance, an archery contest, exchange of traditional cuisine and theatre performances too formed a part of the three day meet. The students came with different perceptions in mind but went back feeling fulfilled. With even more respect for their rich cultural heritage, they were able to share their knowledge. The congress brought about a true consciousness among the students making them feel unique and special in their own way. The organisers too felt accomplished and are looking forward to better participation for this annual event in the forthcoming years. Samata is a voluntary organisation working for the tribal people trying to strengthen their traditional practises through education. They’re working with 40 schools in different villages and their Vizag unit has a resource centre and residential school where they have a special curriculum and also hold teacher training sessions.

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“There is no unfortunate person more than a mentally handicapped person in the whole of the universe” - T. Saraswati Devi, the founder of Lebenshilfe. And to rectify that aspect of society, Mrs Saraswati Devi (Sarah, to her German counterparts) started Lebenshilfe; an institution which attempts to give these special children a life with meaning and utility. The parent organisation, German Lebenshilfe was founded in 1958 by Mr. Tom Mutters, a Dutchman with 15 parentmembers. In German ‘Leben’ means Life and ‘Hilfe’ means Help. Lebenshilfe thus means Life Help. Lebenshilfe, Visakhapatnam was founded in 1980, by Mrs. Saraswathi Devi Tallapragada (Sarah), a Special Educationist (USA) and an Intensive-In-service trainee of Lebenshilfe, Germany in the field of Mental Retardation. This institution was inaugurated by Tom Mutters with twelve mentally challenged children as a private, voluntary and non-profitable organization, in ten thatched rooms which functioned as class rooms. Today the institution nurtures 415 mentally challenged students including 110 hostellers hailing from poorer sections of the society and provide them with state-of-the-art facilities and training. This 28 year old service-oriented institution is situated in a building generously allocated by the Municipal Corporation, Visakhapatnam at M.V.P. Colony located on the sea shore and opposite to Lumbini Park. Lebenshilfe trains and teaches them to live independent lives in the society. Yo vizag! March 2010

The institute is staffed with thirty three teachers, many of which are parents of these children themselves who work in tandem with specialists in Special Education. Majority of the students in Lebenshilfe suffer from problems in understanding, expression and self protection. “Even if the student is hungry, he/she does not know to express hunger. He/she is not able to protect himself from any danger. Students cannot even categorise their gender. Here we teach and train the students from anything to everything in a way that the student understands and which is necessary for basic survival” says one of the teachers. These children need lots of motivation and they respond to unconditional love. Mental retardation is a condition which can occur in any child between the age of 0 -18. Though there is natural physical growth of the body, the mental growth in these children is reduced due to cell damages in the brain. The school uses various teaching and training techniques to help children with this condition.

Teachers use a method of matching - grouping identification - naming - generalisation to help the child understand what he/ she is being taught. Every student is specified as a unit and is trained accordingly. The school uses many modern therapies like the Snozalen Therapy, which is a sensory therapy to activate the five sense organs of the severely retarded children; a toy room, where the child is given the freedom to open up his/ her heart and express freely and sand play therapy, which helps to activate the damaged brain cell through sensory stimulations. The classes are categorized into four divisions - primary, secondary, pre-vocational and vocational. Once the child reaches the stage of vocational, he/she is almost ready to be independent in the outside world. Trainings in tailoring, book binding, carpentry, candle making are given to the children in vocational classes, which enable to earn a livelihood. There are few students of this school who are already earning. Two students are working in the Gateway Hotel, one works in the kitchen and the other works as a plumber. Some work in Xerox shops near the passport office. Children are also trained in many forms of dance and they perform all over the country. The school has its own cricket team which participates in Special Olympics each year and has won many awards. Lebenshilfe is run on donations given by people. Everything from a fan to the flooring is donated. The school also has hostel facility, with dormitories separate for boys and girls. The founder, T. Saraswati Devi claims that the government has not released funds for almost 2 years now, because of which the school is facing financial problems and any sort of aid small or big is welcomed.

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There's a couple I know who had been married for almost five years, earning well, living well, enjoying a heavy social life with no kids, yet there was a sense of discontentment most of the time. Their fights were frequent, mostly ugly ones and their life was a complete mess; until one day, a well wisher gifted them a puppy. An adorable, cuddly, cute little thing, who turned their lives upside down. With the little one came responsibilities, sleeplessness and a lot of patience. Their socialising came to a halt, communication between the two reached an all time high and most importantly there was a whiff of love blossoming yet again in the otherwise boring household. ‘Charm’ as the puppy was later named taught them to love again. The therapeutic effect of that little pup changed their lives.

Research has shown that pets are man’s best companions and having them around brings life to mundane surroundings. It has also been proved that pets bring forth a nurturing habit in people and a pet owner live longer, and even recover from severe health problems. Coming home after a long hard day at work and taking the dog for a stroll, stroking the cats’ fur or making conversation with a bowl of fish can reduce stress levels drastically. Many behavioural analysts recommend people with high stress levels to have a pet at home as animals provide unconditional love and are a constant source of affection and comfort. There have been cases where terminally ill patients have been presented with a pet and their life span has increased. The urge to live longer just to take care of the pet has helped them in their journey forward. Depression is yet another problem that can be treated with Animal Assisted Therapy (or AAT) as it is referred to in many parts of the world. One of my friends loved talking to his dog. He would discuss the entire day’s activities with the dumb animal. At the end of the day he was happy deeming that the dog helped him take the right decisions as the dog was not opinionated. The point I’m making here is that talking to people can misguide you once in a while, but an animal allows you to think clearly, without taking sides. A man’s best friend, pets are the best answer to a lonely life, they banish loneliness. A pet can feel his owners’ pain. Taking the human mind off loneliness, grief, pain, and fear, it brings laughter and offers an immense sense of security and protection. Not just adults but children too are overwhelmed with the presence of a pet in the house. Children share a special bond with their pet, one indescribable in words. It’s best felt when you see a kid sitting on a dog, trying to make him run like a horse, or teaching words he’s learnt at school to his parakeet!

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Going green has an all new meaning these days. Along with all the environment friendly practises that we undertake, a more recent concept out these days is ‘Green Buildings’. Also known as Green construction or sustainable building, the aim of the concept is to reduce the environmental impact of building. According to the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) a green building is one which uses less water, optimises energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building. In order to create more awareness about the concept the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with IGBC organised a one day conference on Green Building in our city.The CII YI Vizag Chapter had also been actively involved in making this program conference successful.

At the conference, Honourable Union Minister of State for Human Resource, Development (Higher Education), Smt. D Purandeswari, emphasised the need to build and develop in a sustainable manner by adopting eco friendly practices. Speaking about the environment being a priority for the government, she appreciated the catalytic role played by Confederation of Indian Industry in advancing the green buildings concepts. She also emphasised the need to impart the principles of green amongst the school children and share the innovative use of technology to prevent environment degeneration. IGBC’s vision is to usher in a green building movement and facilitate India emerging as one of the world leaders in green buildings by 2010. Andhra Pradesh has pioneered many such initiatives like the First Platinum rated green building in the country - The CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre at Hyderabad, First educational institution to be rated green at Hyderabad - Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, First Platinum Certified IGBC Green Home at Hyderabad - Avani Residence, First airport in India and one of the few airports in the world to adopt green concepts - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad, First green rated government building in Andhra Pradesh, the HUDA Annex building. Chairman CII, Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Harish Chandra Prasad stressed on the need for tier II cities to inculcate the green concept as there is scope for significant growth in these cities in the near future, Vizag too being one of them. He said, “CII Andhra Pradesh considers that Energy and Environment must go together and hence formed a Panel on Energy and Environment, which would initiate activities related to Energy that is environmentally sustainable”. CII-IGBC has scheduled as many as 50 programmes for this year focusing on Water management, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, New Ventures India, besides many others.

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book invariably just before the ir the k ac att ly us rio se to d ten nts Many stude little bit helps. The key is to ery ev , ort sh ly ite fin de is e tim gh exams. Thou isting , its best to consolidate your ex prioritise right. When time is short rn new topics. knowledge rather than trying to lea Firstly get others involved. Make a detailed timetable on a large piece of paper (uh, don’t spend too much time on it) and put it up somewhere that everyone can see. That way, everyone knows what you are meant to be studying and when. Generally, that is motivation enough! Start early. Set your alarm as early as you can manage, brush your teeth with some nice minty toothpaste (it actually helps) and attack your books. Getting the bulk of your revision done early, when the mind is all fresh and active helps you assimilate the facts easier. But then again, there are the nocturnal lot, who can study much better till late in the quiet of the night. Either way,

whenever you settle for serious studying, mute the mobile, shut off the computer and TV. Don’t tempt yourself with distractions. If time permits, make short notes in question-answer format, with questions in one column and answers adjacent. Cover the answer and ask yourself the questions randomly. For lengthy lists coin easy to remember mnemonics - the word itself is a mnemonic - Make Names Easily Memorable by Organising Nominated Initial Characters. Invite friends over for serious revision time. Discussing, group study and questionYo vizag! March 2010

answer sessions with friends make remembering the facts much easier. Work on test papers. They help you focus on what is important from the exam point of view. And don’t skip school. The last week of school is usually dedicated to revisions, tests and most important, last minute tips and hints on what is really important for the exam. Think positive and allow yourself a welldeserved break, even some half hour on the internet or TV, for sticking to your timetable.

is based on nature, extolling The age old science of Ayurveda rbs. Showcasing this aspect the medical virtues of plants and he ently an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ayurveda Melaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in of the plant kingdom, there was rec variety of plants that can be Vizag. The exhibition exhibited a chen garden, and possess grown in pots or in a small kit rious herbal powders derived remarkable healing properties. Va bark and stems too were on from the leaves, roots, flowers, perties of these herbs, we the display. Impressed by the said pro those herbs for the benefit of Yo Vizag team have listed a few of our readers.

Stevia This creeper can be grown in pots . The leaves, with zero calories are thirty times sweeter than e) estr sugar! Dried and sylv ma mne (Gy Podapatri finely pulverised, these leaves can ctive replace sugar in sweet effe very are t plan this of ves Lea dishes, tea or coffee. The powder four is not only very useful in controlling diabetes. Three to for diabetes and obesity, it is highly effe can day a ctive for ailments s time 3 n eate fresh leaves bly. like con stipatio n, vira l feve rs, bloo d pres sure , skin cea noti ls leve ar sug d bloo ce redu n allergies, urinary and kidney related problems. The stem and leaves of the plant whe ly drie d and pow der ed are high une imm the up ding buil in effective a) also Amrita valli / Tippa tiga (Tinospora cordifoli system. The powdered leaf is used to are per cree this of s The leaves stem and root effective in controlling hepatitis. It helps rs. feve l vira ding inclu r feve of ward off any kind e of cas in f relie er in weight control and offers fast The fall. hair and s ase hepatitis, constipation, eye dise Aswagandha and lth hea ect perf ning ntai mai plan t also helps in The leaves and roots improve long evity improving the immune system. and general health. It is effective for a ran ge of hea lth diso rde rs, ner vou s disorders, asthma, weight redu Chakra Muni (Saripes androgynu ction, s) The Multi feve rs, skin diso rder s and alle Vitamin Plant viat es back pain. This shru b grow s well in ope n spa ces . The leaves contain all vitamins exc ept D Vitamin. ) aloe an Indi Consuming about ten leaves of this Kalabanda (Aloe barbidensis / plant a day hom es, the provides oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily dos See n han ging outs ide man y e of vitamins. plant are succulent leaves and roots of this stomach of kind any ling hea in ctive highly effe ctive for effe also Satavari (Asparagus Racemosus disorders, ulcers, fevers and ) f from relie ides prov It t. The bitter-sweet root of this plan reducing body hea t acts as a gel feet. The good general tonic. It offers a cure burning sensation on the under for a wide by d aine (obt ran ge of hea lth pro blem s or juice from the fresh leaves incl udin g wor ks very con stip atio scra ping the leaf surf ace ) is n, ner vou s diso rde rs, thro at a without infections, cough and fevers. The efficiently on burns, healing them paste of the . skin roots if applied externally to the the on mark stiff joints gives great relief. The root can rejuvenate circulatory, digestive and respirato Saplings of these plants ranging only form Rs ry systems. 50 to 150 are available in the CMR Nursery and with Ananya Agrotech (phone 2723572 or 6533447). Though these plants are generally considered safe, for treating a specific ailment it is advisable to consult a reputed Ayurvedic physician for authoritative recommendation on the appropriate medicinal plant, manner of comsumption and prescribed dosage. Yo vizag! March 2010

Convey your thoughts through flowers! Generally, flowers are highly appreciated as they carry heartfelt feelings and emotions, at times even conveying unspoken feelings and sentiments. For some, flowers express feelings, when words fail them. Whether conveying a deep sentiment, or a casual ‘you are in my thoughts’ message, a flower brings cheer to any recipient. And when personally giving the flower or bouquet is inconvenient, a flower delivery is the perfect answer.

Ferns ‘N’ Petals (FNP), with its wide network of retailing florists, has opened new avenues of expressing ones feelings through flowers. A leading chain of florists in India, FNP offers floral solutions for all occasions. Catering to any kind of floral occasion, be it daily or occasional gifting, floral decoration in weddings, corporate events and individual parties. There is also the advantage of flower delivery to family and friends across the globe ñ within and out of the country. This is the only Indian florist brand which is on par with other international brands in quality, variety and unique designs. FNP caters to a wide range of clientele offering some of the largest selections in fresh cut flowers, plants and containers that make a visual statement. Their bouquet of products covers fresh flowers, dry flowers, artificial flowers, designer vases, handicrafts items, incense sticks and elegant candles. They also provide artefacts for residence, offices and corporate. In Vizag, Ferns ‘N’ Petals is located in Saisadan Complex, Shop# 1, Rednam Gardens, near Old Jail Road Junction. To order online: fnpvisakhapatnam@gmai.com Phone: 0891 2522381

Fitness and music make a great effective combination, a fact proved over and over again by the popularity of aerobics, the art of rigorous invigorating exercise to the beat of a catchy rhythm. And that art is the basis of ‘Footsteppers’, a trendy aerobics centre set up and run by Deepa Deval and Shaheda Mehdi. Deepa holds an International Teachers Degree in Yoga from the Yoga Institute in Santa Cruz, Talwalkars Fitness Management Degree and a degree in Martial Arts. She even holds a Gym Management Degree.

Deepa and Shaheda, both are Reebok certified fitness trainers. They conduct morning and evening batches for the fitness inclined. In addition, the duo also conduct classes for Jive, Salsa in the Basic and Intermediate levels and Waltz and Tango in the Beginner and Improver levels. Keen to hit the dance floor in a hurry... then check out their crash courses and the private lessons for dancing couples. A new form of Aerobics called Aqua Aerobics is also conducted The weekends are extra special, there are belly dancing classes aka Shakira style. And come summer vacation, from April on, there are going to be HipHop, Freestyle and Bollywood dancing styles for the kids, teens, tweens and the young at heart. In fact, April on there will be special summer classes for kids and teens. To introduce the dance form, Crump, Swing, Rock -n- Roll, to Vizagites, Footsteppers will hold a workshop in April. Footsteppers is focussed on the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of an individual. They work on strength, stamina, flexibility and body composition. Located in Add Life premises, you can get in touch with Deepa at 9885674016 and Shahida at 9849116001. Yo vizag! March 2010

The store opening in December had no political bigwig or cine field star; aptly, it was opened by a retailer bigwig, M Venkata Ramana of CMR. It had no song or dance, no fanfare; the opening was simple, traditional and elegant, just as graceful as the breathtaking garments showcased within. Step into ‘Sahasra’, a showroom that redefines the concept of ‘shopping’.

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The showroom with quasi-lounge settings and classy ethnic decor is a temptation to sit, converse and browse through the designer collection in relaxed comfort.When Shanti came to Vizag a little less than a year ago, she realised that this was the city that could appreciate class and style. That is when she met Amrutha who helped Shanti make her dream a reality. With Shanti’s taste and Amrutha’s acumen, they launched Sahasra. Right from the onset, their notion was not to create shop that just sells ‘Saris and dress materials’, their vision was more towards providing the customer with high end, exclusive, timeless designer wear. Each piece has been handpicked by Shanti, and most have been designed by her personally. Except for the digitally printed Georgette saris and linen, handloom and hand-worked pieces dominate the collection. Kalamkari designs with vegetable dyes, hand embroidered designs with fine stitches, and single-sideweave zari works depicting astoundingly beautiful motifs and designs on pure natural fabrics like cottons, Tussar silks, tissue silks, jute and Kanchi Pattu. Each designer sari has a ready-to-stitch designed blouse, ensuring that the final ensemble is just perfect.Shanti has put thought behind each sari and dress material. Like the rich zari work on tissue silks makes the sari grand yet lightweight. The perfect blend of jute and Tussar with mind blowing motifs embroidered on it and in lovely shades makes the pieces unique and elite. “Ethnic and traditional with a contemporary touch, classy but not flashy or gaudy” is how a satisfied customer describes the pieces.

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-Dantu Siva Prasad Adi Sankaracharya in praise of Lord Jagannath Standing majestically in the crowded one town area of Vizag, is the 180 year old Sri Jagannatha Swamy Temple. This temple, situated on the Main Road near Poorna Market has an illustrious past. It is said that Sri Garuda Jagannayakulu family on divine instructions unearthed Panchaloha Idols of Sri Mahavishnu in the form of Sri Ranganatha Swamy in 1832 at the place where the temple stands. Consequently, a small thatched shed was constructed and Sri Chalamayya Dikshitulu was appointed to perform regular sevas to the Lord.

‘Som etim es in grea t happ ines s Lord Jagannatha makes a loud concert with His flute in the grov es on the bank s of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee tasting the beautiful lotus like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and great personalities such as Laksmi, Siva, Brahma, Indra, and Ganesa worship His lotus feet. May that Jaga nnat ha Swa mi be the objec t of my vision!’

One of the prominent festivals of this temple is the annually conducted Rathyatra (Rathotsavam) or chariot festival. Akin to the famed Jagganath of Puri, this festival is conducted in a grand manner with numerous devotees attending. The ten day festival is very popular amongst the locals and migrants to the city from Orissa and West Bengal as they believe that a glimpse of Lord Jagannath in his chariot gives salvation. Images of Lord Jagannath - the Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in a procession in the chariot. Thousands of devotees pull the chariot to Turner’s choultry, symbolically the Gundicha Mandir, as is done in Orissa. After about a week, on ‘Ashadha Sukla Dasami’, the 10th day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha (JuneJuly), return journey or ‘Bahuda Yatra’ of the deities commences in the same manner from the choultry temple to the main temple. During the Rathostavam festivities many cultural programs like classical dances, devotional music and religious discourses by eminent persons are organised. The temple authorities constructed a Mandapam at a cost of Rs12 Lakhs in the Turner Choultry for the Rathostavam. The temple is in need of another Rs5 lakhs to complete the pending works. After the festival, 10000 devotees are served food by the temple authorities. On every Pournima day too on average 300 devotees are served food. This ancient temple is also a regular venue for the Hari Katha and Purana Sravanam and a large number of devotees attend these regular programs too. Another great festival is the kalyanostavam in the Month of Vysakha. In Sravan masam, special prayers to the goddess of wealth and the consort of Sri Mahavishnu, Lakshmi Devi are largely attended. The Margasira ‘Kumkumarchana’ and Akasa Deepardhana ceremony are popular amongst the locals. Jestapournami Abhisekham is also very popular. Normal day rituals include trikalarchana, astottaram etc. On Tuesdays Anjaneya Swamy Abisekham , Thursdays five types of Harathi and on Fridays special prayers to Goddess Lakshmi are conducted. This temple is open from 6 am to 12 noon and again from 4 pm to 8 pm in the evening every day. Many devotees testify that the Lord here ensures that all their desires are fulfilled. Edida Venkata Sita Ramacharyulu as the chief priest assisted by others conducts the rituals with great devotion and sincerity. The temple is under the supervision of EO B. Trimurthulu who will be glad to offer guidance and information on this temple. He can be reached on mobile number 9848521265.

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The New Year’s festival, Ugadi, a major festival in Andhra Pradesh heralds the New Year even for Kannada, Marathi and Sindhi friends. Falling on March 16 this year, the new calendar year commences from this day on. Unlike the Western Calendar System, the Telugu calendar has a 60 year cycle with different names for each year. The Word Ugadi came from yuga + aadi, yuga means era, aadi means start, The start of an era. This year 2010 Ugadi marks the beginning of Vikruti Nama Samvatsaram as per Telugu Panchangam. Hindu mythology says Lord Brahma, created universe on the Ugadi day. Since then, this day is celebrated as a New Year day. Ugadi symbolises the beginning of spring (vasant ruthu). On the Ugadi day traditionally a special preparation made of six different tastes from bitter to sweet called Ugadi Pacchadi is eaten, acknowledging that life ahead is a mix of success, challenge and failure.

As a handy guide, listed below are the Telugu months of Vikruti Nama Samvatsaram with the corresponding months of the Western Calendar. Also there is a list of the Hindu festivals in this year.

Month

Corresponding Dates

CHAITRA MASAM

MARCH 16th to APRIL 14th

VYSAKHA MASAM

APRIL 15th to JUNE 12th

JYESTA MASAM

JUNE 13th to JULY 11th

ASHADA MASAM

JULY 12th to AUGUST 10th

SRAVANA MASAM

AUGUST 11th to SEPTEMBER 8th

BHADRAPADA MASAM

SEPTEMBER 9th to OCTOBER 7th

ASWIJA MASAM

OCTOBER 8th to NOVEMBER 6th

KARTIKA MASAM

NOVEMBER 7th to DECEMBER 5th

MARGASIRSHA MASAM

DECEMBER 6th to JANUARY 4th

PUSHYA MASAM

JANUARY† 5th to FEB 3rd

MAGHA MASAM

FEB 4th to MARCH 4th

PHALGUNA MASAM

MARCH 5th to APRIL 4th

Important festivities in Andhra Pradesh in 2010 starting from UGADI till next ugadi March 16th March 24th August 20th August 24th September 2nd October 15th October 17th November 5th Novermber 21st January 14th March 3rd

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Ugadi Srirama Navami Varalakshmi Vratam Rakhi festival Krishastami Durgastami Vijayadashami Deepavali Kartika Poornima Sankranti Mahasivaratri

Eating out at fast-food centres is what every kid enjoys. This summer, reduce your dependence on the local eatery and have your kids singing praises of your versatility by making a few of those popular fast food snacks at home; and satisfy your concerns for nutrition too by adding a healthier twist. Try your hand at making Fried Chicken, Burgers, Bhel puri, or smoothies this summer.

BURGERS Ingredients For meat burger: Lean ground meat For vegetable burger: Boil 3 big potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 cup green peas and mash well Salt to taste 1 tsp garlic powder (optional) 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 Sesame buns 4 large pieces of white cheddar cheese 1 large onion ñ sliced 1 large tomato ñ sliced Coleslaw (1 cup Mayonnaise mixed with generous handful of finely shredded cabbage) Ketchup Yellow Mustard Dill pickle (optional) sliced thin 2-4 iceberg lettuce leaves

Notes: Use a whole-grain bun. For meat-based burgers, grind up fresh, extra-lean, top-quality meat trimmed of visible fat. To make the patty juicier, mix in a moist, flavourful ingredient, like soy sauce, minced garlic, tomato-based chilli sauce or BBQ sauce. Dress it with condiments such as mustard and BBQ sauce instead of mayonnaise-based sauces, and use plenty of raw vegetable fillers (like onions, tomato, and lettuce). Top it with reduced-fat cheese. A very important step to recreating the McDonald’s burger flavour is searing the patties properly, which seals in the juices and flavours. Searing is the process of applying pressure to frozen patties as they cook on the griddle. This is done about 20 seconds after laying the patties on the grill by pressing down firmly for about 2-3 seconds with the back of a spatula, be careful not to smash them. †After searing them, sprinkle generously with†burger seasoning. McDonald’s seasoning, used on the burger during the cooking process is a well mixed combine of 4 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons MSG, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. While toasting the buns apply light pressure in order to achieve uniform, even toasting. The buns can be toasted in advance and reheated. Yo vizag! March 2010

Method In a medium sized bowl combine the ground meat or mashed vegetable with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Shape a handful of the mixture into a round patty. If time permits, freeze them. On a well heated non-stick pan, put a bit of oil and place the burgers. After a few minutes, flip the burgers. Remove after about 3-4 minutes. Slice the burger bun in the centre, and toast both sides with a sparing amount of butter on the hot pan. Apply little mustard, then ketchup on the upper half (crown). On the lower half (heel) apply generous amount of coleslaw, lettuce, onion rings, sliced tomato, sliced pickle, patty, cheese slice and top with the upper half of the bun (crown). Dig in!

FRIED CHICKEN

Ingredients 8-10 Chicken pieces 2-3 cups low fat buttermilk 1/3 cup of fine bread crumbs 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder Salt to taste Pepper or chilli or paprika powder to taste Oil

The trick to making tasty oven-fried chicken is to dip skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into strips, if desired) in low-fat buttermilk, then coat the outside with a seasoned crumb mixture. Next spray cooking oil on the coated chicken pieces (on both sides). Bake in a preheated 450-degree oven until nicely brown (about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the pieces). The secret preparation process that KFC uses is marinating the chicken for a couple hours in a salt and MSG solution. This makes the chicken moist and gives it great flavour.

Method Preheat the oven to 350 degrees In a bowl mix flour or 1/3 cup of fine bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper to taste Dip the chicken pieces in the buttermilk Roll chicken pieces in mixture Spray a baking sheet with oil and arrange the pieces and little spray oil on them Bake for 1 hour

Ingredients 4 cups Puffed rice (Muri/Kurmura) 1 Onion finely chopped 2 Tomatoes finely chopped 1/2 cup Raw Mango finely chopped (optional) 1/4 cup Carrot finely grated 1/2 Cup Cucumber finely chopped 2 Potatoes boiled, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup steamed corn 1/4 cup boiled chana or boiled peas Salt, chilli powder to taste Small crisp puris, sev, roasted peanuts and coriander for garnishing Green Chutney (grind 2 cups coriander leaves, 1/2 cup mint leaves and 6 green chillies. Add salt and lemon juice to taste) Sweet/Sour Chutney (blend 1 cup thick tamarind extract, 1/2 cup Pitted Dates, 1 tbsp brown sugar or jaggery and 2 tsp Cumin Powder. Add salt and chilli powder to taste. Boil the above till they reduce by half and cool.)

BHEL PURI The best part of bhel is that it is popular with kids and through this medium you can get them to eat healthy salads. The options to be added are many, as long as there is the puffed rice and chutneys, the rest all are optional! There are also quite a few readymade branded chutneys available in the market like SmithJones, Fun Foods and Spencers.

Method Mix all the ingredients, add chutneys to taste, garnish with small crisp puris, sev, peanuts and coriander and serve immediately. Yo vizag! March 2010

SMOOTHIES A smoothie is a blended, chilled, sometimes sweetened beverage made from fresh fruit or vegetables. In addition to fruit, many smoothies include crushed ice, frozen fruit, honey or frozen yogurt, although some smoothies are 100% fruit. Frozen yogurt gives smoothies a thick, creamy, milkshake-like texture. For a lighter smoothie, use non-fat or 1% low-fat milk or yogurt instead of whole. Use half and half of milk and soy-milk to add extra protein and calcium. Fruit juices such as apple or pineapple juice, soy milk and dairy products such as milk, yoghurt and ice cream can be used as the smoothies liquid base. You can also use crushed ice or chilled purified water as the liquid base. Pour the liquid base into your blender jug and next add the fruit. Some harder fruits such as apple should be juiced first before blending with the base. Banana, mangoes and strawberry smoothies are popular.

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Try having a ‘potluck’ with your close friends. Wondering what a ‘potluck’ is? Well, it’s not one of those cumbersome dishes that you’d have to cook up. It’s in fact something to ease of the load from your shoulders. A ‘potluck’ is an informal get-together with friends where each lady cooks up one dish and brings to the party. It’s an enjoyable get-together and also an entertaining manner of testing each others’ culinary skills!

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Final Fantasy XIII Final Fantasy XIII is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix and is the thirteenth instalment in the Final Fantasy series. The plot of Final Fantasy XIII takes place in a world known as Pulse and revolves around the story of the fal’Cie, mechanical beings with godlike power created by a being called the Maker. Each fal’Cie has crystals residing inside them. People who are marked by the fal’Cie are called l’Cie. Each l’Cie has a Focus, a goal that fal’Cie wants him or her to fulfill within a certain amount of time. However, the fal’Cie do not explicitly say what the goal is: l’Cie learn what their Focus is by interpreting visions that are given to them. L’Cie gain the ability to summon Eidolons but this ability comes with a price: if a l’Cie dies before completing his or her Focus, fails to tame his or her Eidolon, or fails to complete his or her Focus within a set period of time, he or she becomes a monster known as a Cie’th. If a l’Cie does complete his or her Focus, the reward is not much better: permanent transformation into a crystal. For this reason, being chosen as a l’Cie is seen as a curse.

The PlayStation Move The Play Station Move motion controller is your gateway into a gaming experience like none other. Combining advanced motion sensors, a dynamic colour changing sphere, vibration feedback, and an easy to use button interface, the motion controller delivers the most immersive gaming available. Move and play your way through Blu-ray powered HD worlds and innovative experiences that only PlayStation Move can deliver. PlayStation Move motion controller works with PlayStation Eye USB Camera to accurately track player position. Advanced motion sensors precisely track both fast and subtle movements. Motion controller’s sphere uses internal RGB LED to provide visual feedback. Vibration feedback is felt during specific actions. Includes DUALSHOCK3 action buttons for advanced gaming. The Move utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless gaming. It comes in with a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. Up to four motion controllers can be connected at once to a PS3 system.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Sony Ericsson unveils Vivaz. The device’s can capture 720 p video continuously with auto focus giving you perfect clarity. It’s an entertainment phone designed to capture and share videos as well as upload them on the web. Sony Ericsson Vivaz features the new design philosophy ‘human curvature’, designed to mirror the shape of the human body, and at the same time delivering a precise and compelling phone interaction. Vivaz is based on the Symbian platform with Nokia’s S60 5th edition user interface. The device also comes with a TV out point that lets you view you snaps and videos on the big screen in your living room. Sony Ericsson Vivaz boasts of an 8.1-megapixel camera, 3.2in widescreen display supporting 640 x 360 pixels, and ships with an 8GB Micro SD Flash card.

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LIBRA

ARIES On a positive note, there will be unexpected financial gains. It is opportune time to consider new avenues for those in business. A property deal might get finalised. The employed get appreciation. Avoid unnecessary arguments with family and friends. Do not neglect your health.

As financial incomes might not match your expectations, postpone new ventures and focus on present businesses. The employed might get a promotion or financial reward. Expect good news and celebrations regarding a family member mid-month. A real estate deal might finalise. Avoid late night road journeys.

SCORPIO TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Financial flows fall short of expectations, guard against lavish expenses. Business is poised for a new direction. Job stress and tight work schedules predicted for the employed. Family will be supportive. Control your temper and avoid arguments. A health check up may be required.

As financial incomes might not match your expectations, guard against lavish spending. Competitors might try to create obstacles. Do not reveal your business plans to new acquaintances. Your family will be supportive. The health of a family member might get worrisome, but improve by the month end.

SAGITTARIUS Financial inflows exceed your expectations; the sale of ancestral property will bring big gains. You might possibly start a new business venture with assured returns. The employed will receive praise. A family member might receive some long awaited good news. Avoid late night road journeys.

Though initially slow, financial inflows are likely to pick up in the latter half of the month. Though there will be exceptional growth in business, be cautious in dealing with new clients. The employed may get financial rewards. Don’t ignore health problems. Involve the family in your decisions.

CAPRICORN With encouraging financial inflows, you might consider acquiring land/house/apartment during the month. New avenues open up in business and your successful business trips boost confidence levels. The employed will get recognition and appreciation. Don’t ignore parental and your family’s advice on important matters.

Financial gains will be satisfactory, but postpone major expenditure. Avoid giving credit to new clients and focus on the recovery of pending dues. Outstation posting is likely for the employed. You need to increase your social circle with credible people. You may undertake a pilgrimage which is long due.

AQUARIUS Financial in flows surpass your expectations. A new venture with a close friend is likely. The employed get appreciation. Relationship with family is likely to be strained and you need to adopt a conciliatory approach; a weekend vacation can help. Get a health check up.

Though financial inflows will be surprisingly very positive, postpone investing in property and exercise caution about new ventures. Disprove the notion amongst family members that you take unilateral decisions. A medical checkup is advisible.

PISCES Though initially slow, financial inflows are likely to pick up in the latter half of the month. Business is poised for an upswing. The employed may consider a job change. A close friend’s proposal can bring excellent long term benefits. Health of a senior member of the family may cause concern.

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Financial inflows dramatically improve in the second half of the month. Defer from major spending and focus on savings for now. Business people need to exercise caution and avoid credits to new clients. Promotions for the employed are likely. Family will be supportive. You may shortly undertake a foreign trip.

LEADER

My Name Is Khan

Director: Sekhar Kammula Cast: Rana Daggubati

Director: Karan Johar Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol

Director Sekhar Kammula's 'Leader' Telugu film has returned to silver screen with revised version of Bollywood's Nayak. The movie 'Leader' released today. It will be a treat for fans of Venkatesh as his nephew Rana Daggubati has been making debut on silver screen with Leader. Rana Daggubati is also son of Telugu producer D Sureshbabu. The movie leader will remind you Bollywood film Anil Kapoor starrer Nayak. The storyline, character and music are successfully displayed on celluloid. The movie Leader was produced by AVM productions. The story of Leader is based on dirty politicians where the hero takes stand to clean the system and dirty politics. The movie sends a message to common man that despite being of lots of corrupt politicians and officials, there is still a hope when a young and honest politician will lead from the front and change the system. In the movie Arjun Prasad (Rana Daggubati) joins politics to fulfill his fathers dream to make politics neat and clean. He works for his father's dream to build a corruption free, caste and religion free politics and state. During his fight against the corrupt system he comes to know about his father and his hidden face. He comes to know about her father's malpractices to amass huge wealth. After this, he takes the step to correct his fathers' all illegal works and returns the money to owners. The story of Leader is very simple but will touch your heart.

Here comes Karan johar’s another big blockbuster as My name is Khan. Shahrukh Khan has acted a role of mental boy who is suffering from some Asperger syndrome. In this movie Shahrukh Khan is all there to prove that he is a Muslim and not a terrorist .This film will remind you few scene of New York of john Abraham and traces of Kurban indeed. Both have little similarity in story ( that was colour and this is religion), but here this is Shahrukh with good acting, much better direction and a new concept. The whole story focusses on aftermath of 9/11 incident, how mindset about a Muslim hampered there dignity despite being a resident of that area. Shahrukh ( Rizwan) grew up with his mother (Zarina Wahab) in the Borivali suburb of Mumbai. As an adult, she falls in love with Kajol who is a widow with a child. After the 9/11 incident, he got arrested due to his religion ( Islam), thereafter his role begins, proving himself and his community to explain – Every Muslim is not a terrorist. Acting wise Shahrukh and Kajol is fantabulous. It reminds me Shahrukh of Swades or Chak De India, which was one of his best acting in his career. kajol has supported him very well. The screenplay by Shibani Bhatija definitely needs a big round of applause. Direction by Karan doesn’t leave a question mark and songs are pretty soft and bit emotional with the best number Sajda.

Karthik Calling Karthik Director: Vijay Lalwani Cast: Farhan Akhtar,Deepika Padukone Karthik Calling Karthik, follows Karthik Narayan and his maddening journey that he has, apparently with himself. The story begins with Karthik (Farhan Akhtar) being a simple and timid pushover. He gets to his nerves- end when his heartless bloodhound of a boss (Ram Kapoor) fires him for no fault of his. He decides it's time to put an end to his pathetic existence since he lacks the gall to set things right. But then one phone call, yes from Karthik himself, promises to change everything for his personal best. If only he'd do everything that the caller instructs him to, his life would be a joyride. So the caller says. The transformation of Karthik is quick. So, Karthik is

high on life and the daily dose of pep-talk at 5 am on the phone is his drug. But he is not wily enough to know that the perks bring along their share of problems. So when Karthik breaks his rule of omerta about the phone calls he receives from himself, things turn bad. They turn ugly when he gives in to the demand of his real-life girlfriend to not take the phone call of his virtual well wisher. This is the point where Karthik's downfall begins and sort of the story's too. While the first half of the film takes you on an intriguing journey of Karthik's loser life turning into a winning one, the second half brings down the pace and interest. The film is of the kind that's supposed to make practical sense. But it sort of doesn't. Instead it gives you that immense gratification whenever any film shows an ordinary guy getting that extraordinarily gorgeous girl and she sticks to him. So if you're the kind who would like a film just because it's got a happy ending and don't give a damn about the nuances of story etc, then you'll enjoy this one!

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Metro Reads Penguin Books India have come up with a trio collection of books that are fun,†feisty†and fast reads for the reader on the go. For those looking for uncomplicated stories that don’t weigh you down, don’t ask for much time and don’t have to be lugged around, this collection offers you just that. ‘Love over Coffee’ by Amrit Shetty is about romance at work, ‘Dreams in Prussian Blue’ is a complicated love story while ‘Where Girls Dare’ by Bhavna Chauhan talks about girls as cadets in the army. Not more than 250 pages, these books are priced at Rs.150 each. If you’ve lived in a metro, you’ll get a hang of the fast and entertaining bits soon.† Yo vizag! March 2010

izag, the weekend getaway destination for many becomes quite a favoured romantic destination in February. With verdant green hills, romantic breathtaking locales, warm endless beaches, the azure sea; Vizag is a hillstation retreat, a beach city and a modern happening city - a city that fulfils the holidaying wants of many. An industrial city, a software hub, a fishing city, tourist city... Vizag is all this and more. March-April the weather is hot.

The best time to visit - is almost throughout the year... except maybe in the icky rainy months of June to September. Though if the heat and sweat gets to you, then opt for the cool months of November (after the rains, when everything is clean and green) to February (before the heat actually kicks in).

goods from custom-notified shops, toys, sporting goods... you name it, it is available.

Nightlife in the city is comparatively nascent. There are a few good pubs and lounge-bars to visit, though the crowd really picks up only on weekends. After 10 pm ladies, do get a guy as an escort. Generally, Practical clothing for Vizag climates is day or night, movies are the biggest draw. cotton and cotton-blends. The month of Modes of transport within the city include January is cool and picnic-perfect, but can buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis. The be interspaced by bouts of hot humid spells. cheapest mode of transport, buses cover On most days, almost anything goes, most of the city. Autos are handy, they will cottons, blends... but in the hot afternoons, get you just anywhere, though many operate stick to cottons, keeps one cool and without a meter, in which case, enquire (and comfortable. And like anywhere in India, bargain if necessary) the cost of the fare skimpy sensuous outfits will attract before getting in. Taxi-services are catching unwarranted attention. on in the city. Metered Services like ‘CrazyThe mannerism†of the local populace here cabs’ (Phones: 6455589, 6455598, spells hospitality. Warm, friendly, traditional 6455355, 6455678, 9246676899) and and cosmopolitan - a true Vizagite is a ‘Vizag City Taxi’ (Phones: 3200000, unique blend of all. Ever ready to direct and 9348882817) are just a phone-call away.† advise, don’t hesitate to ask around. Telugu, Touring facilities are adequately provided English and Hindi are the commonly spoken by AP Tourism. These packages cover most languages here. of the city sights and are quite satisfactory The food†is hot, spicy and mostly rice- for a rapid trip around the city. The daily based. The local dishes are richly flavoured conducted ‘local sightseeing tour’ including with loads of tamarind and spice. Sea-food lunch and snacks, covers the main tourist and fresh-water-fish from the neighbouring spots. For Araku, Burra Caves and nearby Godavari districts figure prominently in the tourist destinations, there are daily local diet. Most eateries are multi-cuisine - packages. The Araku trip is either by rail and offering a varied fare. Tipping in restaurants road or only road. is discretionary, around Rs 5 to Rs 10, or Must See - Must Do stuff in Vizag includes 10-15% of the bill. a stroll down the Beach Road at sunset. A While shopping, haggle to your heart’s visit to the Sub-Museum on the Beach content on the roadsides and smaller edifying and really interesting! Add a drive establishments. Vizag is not known for its down the Bhimli Road and a visit to the Burra shopping, but the fare on display is varied. Caves to the weekend itinerary. Clothes from Kolkata and Mumbai, imported Yo vizag! March 2010

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VUDA PARK

KAILASAGIRI

Distance from RTC Complex: 5 Km

Distance from RTC Complex: 6 Km

Vuda Park alias Taraka Rama Park, located near the Rama Krishna Beach is one of the most popular leisure spot in Visakhapatnam. The park has boating facilities, a roller skating rink, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, dancing fountains show and a children's play area.

A popular picnic spot, atop a hillock with an enchanting view of the sea, beaches, and the bustling city; the major attractions here are the 40 feet tall magnificent ShivaParvathi idol, the Shanku Chakra Naama, floral clock, titanic view point, manicured lawns, children play park, ropeway and toy-train.

SHIVAJI PARK

MUDASARLOVA

Distance from RTC Complex: 3 Km Shivaji Park is an ideal picnic spot sprawling over 3 acres of land. It has many attractions like fountains, skating ring, children's play area, and beautifully landscaped gardens, a small open air theatre, food court etc.

Distance from RTC Complex: 10 Km

The site has a beautiful park with different types of green plants and orchards and a lake that supplies water to the city. The key attraction of the place is the scenic 18-hole Golf course belonging to East Point Golf Club

THE INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK

RAMAKRISHNA BEACH Distance from RTC Complex: 3 Km

Distance from RTC: 10 Km

Ramakrishna mission beach is long lovely stretch of sea and sands. There are various statues, the Kali Temple, the Ramakrishna Ashram, the Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, war memorial to soldiers of the 1971 war - 'Victory at Sea' and other attractions along the road.

Spread over 635 acres, the Zoo houses around 80 exotic species of animals and birds amidst rolling landscapes of natural habitat. The well planned layout includes a huge Deer park and a Crocodile Park. The park is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on all the days except Mondays. Yo vizag! March 2010

Picnic & Tourist Spots

Tyda Nature Camp Distance from Vizag: 75 Km Tyda is a small tribal village in the Eastern Ghats, on the Araku Road. There is an eco-tourism park, 'Jungle Bells' with rock climbing, trekking, target shooting and availability of naturalists or guides. There are cottages and log huts for stay.

Rushikonda Beach

Borra Caves

Distance from Vizag: 10 Km Popular amongst locals and tourists, portion of the sea at this beach is safest to bathe or surf, though precaution is always advised. The Government owned Punnami Resorts offer rooms at reasonable rates for tourists. The 14th century Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple surrounded by seven hills is located in Rishikonda.

Distance from Vizag: 90 Km Brightly illuminated, these million year-old limestone caves are at a height of 1400 Mt above sea level. Filled with fascinating stalagmite and stalactite formations of calcium deposits, some fashioned like a 'Shivalingam' and a cow (Kamadhenu), plus with the Gosthani River flowing through, impart a religious significance to the caves.

Yarada Beach

Dumbriguda Chaaparai

Distance from Vizag: 15 Km This is a fabulous beach with an exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green stretch of hills. Nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the Bay of Bengal on one side, this beach is an ideal spot for a day out.

Distance from Vizag: 130 Km Situated about 15 kms away from Araku on the route to Paderu, this picturesque picnic spot has charming waterfalls and lush green surroundings. While the currents can be strong in the monsoon, the waterfalls are fun otherwise, though caution is advised.

Bheemunipatnam or Bhimli Distance form Vizag: 25 Km Bheemli, one of the oldest municipality (1861) in the country has a 17th century Dutch settlement, ruined fort, armoury, Dutch cemetery, beautiful beach, light house, Lord Narasimha temple, St. Peter's Church, Maharaja's guest house, clock tower, port and Gautam Boat club. Popular with film makers, the sea here is calm.

Araku Valley Distance from Vizag: 115 Km Araku valley; labelled Andhra's Ooty, located on the Eastern Ghats, is home to a number of tribal communities. Spread over an area of 36sq. kms with pleasant climate, lush greenery, waterfalls and streams, this tourist spot has a tribal museum Accommodation facilities are available for tourists.

Erra Matti Dibbalu

Matsyagundam with Sri Matsyalingeswara Swamy Temple

Distance from Vizag: about 20 km The million year old vast stretch of red hillocks covered by green vegetation with blue waters of the Bay of Bengal on one side provides a quaint feast for the visitors. these Erra Matti Dibbalu ravines have been naturally formed because of wind currents and soil erosion.

Distance from Vizag: 140 Km About 15 Kms down the road to Paderu from Araku, comes a scenic spot with a rivulet winding through the boulders against the backdrop of an ancient Shiva temple, Sri Matsyalingeswara Swamy Temple. In the belief the Lord Shiva protects the fish in these waters; they are not caught or eaten.

Etikoppaka Distance from Vizag: 65 Km Etikoppaka, on the banks of Varaha River, is known for its age-old tradition of wooden carvings and artefacts made of 'ankudu' wood with lacquer colours, and enchanting designs. The toys, mythological figures, carvings etc display the creative skills of the craftsmen and depict local cultural practices.

Ananthagiri Distance from Vizag: 60 Km Ananthagiri is a beautiful hill station in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats, on the way to Araku Valley. The clean fresh air makes it a perfect health resort. Anathagiri is famed for its extensive coffee plantations and numerous waterfalls like Tadimada waterfalls. Yo vizag! March 2010

Pilgrimage Spots

Buddhist Sites

Simhachalam Temple

Thotlakonda

Distance from Vizag: 16 Km This is a well known temple of Lord Varaha Narasimha, (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), built in the 11th century. The main deity is always covered with sandalwood paste.

Distance from Vizag: about 15 Km Known as 'the Hill of Eagles", the Thotlakonda complex has a number of stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, a congregation hall and a refectory belonging to the Himayana School, mostly excavated during1982-92. Excavations revealed pottery, beads, bangle pieces, tiles, stuccos, iron objects, sculptural remains, moulded bricks, inscriptions, coins, etc.

Appikonda Distance form Vizag: 18 Km Appikonda or Kapilakonda is an ancient Shiva temple. The shore temple contains inscriptions dating back to 12th Century AD and a life size bull carved out of black stone.

Arasavalli Distance form Vizag: 105 Km Located in Srikakulum district, this is the only temple in AP devoted to the Sun God, Suryanarayana Swamy.

Sri Kurmanadha Temple Distance form Vizag: 118 Km Believed to be built before the 2nd century, the Sri Kurmanadha temple in Srikurmam, is the only temple in India depicting Lord Vishnu in the Kurma avatar.

Sri Mukhalingam Distance from Vizag: 148 Km The 9th century Srimukhalingeswara (Shiva) Temple on the banks of River Vamsadhara has some remarkably beautiful sculptures in the Indo - Aryan style.

Bavikonda Distance from Vizag: 16 Km Bavikonda, acquired its name due to its wells created to collect rain water for drinking at this Buddhist establishment consisting of a Mahachaitya, stupas, chaityagrihas, a congregation hall, platforms, viharas, kitchen-cum-store complex. Roman coins, satavahana coins and pottery dating back to 3rd century BC and 2nd Century A.D were recovered here.

Pavuralakonda Distance from Vizag: 24 Km Pavuralakonda ('hill of pigeons') or Narasimhaswamy Konda covering an area of 10 to 12 acres is at a height of 168mts above sea level. Excavations revealed nearly 14-16 rock-cut troughs or cisterns used for collecting rainwater, foundations of viharas, with cells and common verandah, circular chaityagrihas, votive stupas, halls etc.

Bojjanakonda and Lingalakonda in Sankaram Distance from Vizag: 41 Km The 3rd and 4th century Buddhist constructions on the two small hillocks Bojjanakonda and Lingalakonda in Sankaram village near Anakapalli are replete with rock- cut stupas, Viharas, Buddha images, monastery and sanctuaries. Several antiquities like seals, inscribed tablets, pots, copper coins of seventh century AD have been excavated. Bojjannakonda shows all the three phases of Buddhism.

Annavaram

Salihundam

Distance from Vizag: 124 Km Lord Veer Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy presides in Annavarm on the banks of the River Pampa. The Satyanarayana Swamy Vratha is performed here daily by scores of devout married couples.

Distance from Vizag: 118 Km On the banks of the river Vamsadhara, a maha stupa, votive stupas, chaityas, platforms and viharas have been unearthed. The main stupa measures 46 feet in diameter while the maha vihara salipethaka has an entrance in the shape of Swastika. Inscriptions of 2nd century A.D. have been found here.

Yo vizag! March 2010

Hotels The Park Waltair Uplands, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2754488 The Gateway Hotel Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. Telephone: 6623670 Welcome Hotel Grand Bay Rk Beach Road , Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2560101 The Palm Beach Near Rk Beach, Waltair Uplands, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2754026 / 27 Dolphin Hotel Nr. Saraswathy Park, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2567000

Guest House The Legend Plot No. 95, Daspalla Hills, Visakhapatnam, Phone: 6642599, 9246761199, 9959911172 Royal Residency # 9-3-17, 3rd & 4th Floors, Vijaya Bhanu Building, Pithapuram Colony, Visakhapatnam Phone : 2750555, 2758555, 2763555 Mobile : 98485 55645

Resturants Vihar Rushi konda beach Visakhapatnam Ph:one 2794026/27/29

Function Halls Vysakhi Jala Udyana Vanam Near Police Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, Suryabagh, Visakhapatnam - 530 020 Telephone : 2564389 Mobile: 9440426543

Malls CMR Shopping Mall Opp Judge Court Jagadamba Junction, Prakasaraopeta, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2771888 V Square Opp TSR Complex DwarakaNagar, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6667777, 6636666 V2 Mart Nr. Ramatalkies, Maddilapalem Road, Visakhapatnam. Ph: 2707333, 2575888 Tummidi Brothers, Jagadamba centre, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6666669

Pubs Blue Retro Lounge 3rd floor, SreeKanya Canope, Opp.Waltair Club, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam Ph: 6666776 Chrome Varun Towers 6th Floor , Above Maruthi Car Showroom Siripuram Junction, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2733000

Furniture Stores Wood Park Rednam Alcazar , Opp SBI Main Branch, Jail Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6579992 Nayaab Furniture Above Bombay GasLight Stores Asilmetta Junction, uplands Road, Visakhapatnam Phone:6646890, 2731768

Shopping General Karachiwala Siripuram Junction, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2754779

Fast Food Bagels bay Bakery 10-1-41, Sampath Vinayaka Temple Road, Opp. Union Chappel Church, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam - 03. Ph: 6634466 Mobile: 9849781111, 9885744477 Bakers Castle Siripuram Towers, Opp. HSBC, Next to Lee & Arrow Showrooms, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 0891- 2578889 Mobile : 900 000 8889 Subway Dutt Island, Siripuram Visakhapatnam, A.P., India Phone : 0891 2781848/2784911 Mobile : 98852 17788 Bakers Den 10-5-9, Waltair Main Road, Ramnagar, Besides Lion Club Visakhapatnam Phone : 6662444 Manikanda Sweets n Bakery Dabagardens Besides Singapore Plaza Visakhapatnam, Phone : 6637718 Mobile : 9963 2222 33

Opticals Optical Plaza Aarif Rama Talkies Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6640731 Optical Plaza Aarif 2nd Lane, Dwaraka Nagar, Nr. Diamond Park, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2706096 Himalaya Optical Ground Floor, Krishna Kamal Enclave Asilmetta Junction, Near Sivarama Sweets, Visakhapatnam Phone:6630381 Himalaya Optical Resapuvanipalem Opp. Spencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hyper Market Visakhapatnam Phone: 6631381

Hair Boutique Wellgroom Beauty Clinic for Men Vuda Udyog Bhavan Siripuram. Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6649488

WOW The salon Opp St Anthonys Church, Near Green Park Hotel, Waltair main Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6531386, 2540856 Jawed Habib VIP ROAD, CBM Compound Visakhapatnam Phone: 2521142 / 43

Travel SRR Tour and Travels D. NO. 50-81-28/3, Main Road, Seethammapeta. Phone: 3065721 Mobile: 9246674641 Travel-Home Annapoorna Apartment Complex, Lawsonsbay Colony, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2520977

Fashion Stores J.T. Fashion World D. No. 28-2-63/1, Beside Bommana Brothers, Jagadamba Junction Visakhapatnam Phone: 6691777/877

Hirawats Fashion Pvt. Ltd. #30-15-166, Dabagardens Visakhapatnam Phone: 2505713, 6645638 Spice Girls Sri Sai Jyothi commercial Complex, Prakash Rao Peta, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam-02 0891-2573576

Designer Stores Aarna Kirlampudi Layout, Behind Syndicate Bank, Chinna Waltair Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2549999 Amber KGH Down Visakhapatnam Phone:2565295 Fashion Silk House Jagadamba centre , Visakhapatnam Phone:2501752, 2564249 Inner Elegance Vuda Udyog Bhavan, Siripuram. Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6647882

Kanchan Boutique 12-4-32, Chandu's Plaza Hotel Green Park Road Near jagadamba centre, Visakhapatnam Phone: 2526379, 2752019 Sona extn Boutique St. Anthony Church Complex, Near Jagadamba Centre, Visakhapatnam-02 Phone: 0891-6532947 Ranaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Port Beside Mira Collections Hotel Green Park Road Waltair Main Road Visakhapatnam Phone: 2527083 Mobile: 9848131983 Poise Life Styles D. No. 28-2-67, Prakashrao Peta, Jagadamba Centre, Visakhapatnam-02

Computers Southern Hi-Tech Computers basement, 10-1-43, Siripuram Fort, Waltair uplands Main Road, Visakhapatnam Phone: 2746374, 6667635

Beauty Parlours Lakme Beauty Salon Dutt Island, Siripuram Phone: 2565424 RAAGHAVI Beauty Salon for Women M.V.R.Plaza, Below Coffee Day, Sampath Vinayagar Temple Road C.B.M. Compound, Visakhapatnam. Phone. 6630734

Toys/gifts/baby

Mira Collections Ram Mansion, D. No. 10-50-11/7, Waltair Main Road Phone No: 2550775, 9392866642

Arts and Handicrafts Eastern Art museum 10-1-9, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam Phone:6647880,2562775

Book Store Ashok Book Centre 13-1-1c, Beside Vaartha Office St. Anthony Church Compund Jagadamba Junction Visakhapatnam Phone: 2565995, 2561055 Pages Opp SBI, Visakhapatnam Phone: 6450555 / 556

Kitchen Appliances Bombay GasLight Stores Asilmetta Junction, Uplands Road Visakhapatnam Ph: 2755193, 2755846

Granites

Dry Cleaners Hindusthan dry cleaners & Launderers Gurudwara complex, Seethamadhara, Visakhapatnam-13 Phone-0891-2788510

Flowers & Gifts Ferns n Petals C/o Puja Gifts & Novelties Saisadan Complex, #10-12-8, Rednam Gardens, Near Old Jail Road, Visakhapatnam-02 Phone-2522381

Lingerie & Leisure FLAMES Pavan Enclave, Opp. HDFC Bank, Dabagardens, Ph: 0891-6644455.

Jewellery Hira Panna Jewellery MVR Complex, Opp. RTC Complex, Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2748006 MVS Jewel Park Suraj Towers, Opp Asilmetta Bus Stop Rama talkies Road, Visakhapatnam Phone:2509591,2509592 ORRA Sri Sai Mookamba Jewellers 48-14-28, Akhila Arcade Ramatalkies Road Visakhapatnam Phone:3247222,3918393 Rang Raj Jewellers Opp TSR Complex, Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2540590 Sanghavi Jewellers Beside Petrol Bunk, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6633333

Archean Granites & Italian Marbles 9-1-222/1, CBM Compund Visakhapatnam Phone: 2712577, 94401 90226

Ramaa Jewellers (Govt. Approved Valuer) # 25-8-55, Main Road, Opp/ Kurpam Market, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2563279 Mobile : 98491 25729

Archean Marbles & Tiles PVT. LTD., 151, Kamalapuri Colony, Near Sri Nagar Colony Hyderabad Phone : 040-23547143, 98480 55077

Shyam Zaveri Sampath Vinayaka Temple Road, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2590999

Drug RehabilitationCentre Green Valley Foundation Rishikonda, Visakhapatnam Ph: 2781966, 98924751126

Gifts Gift of Life & Love (Potted Plants) Flat : 4-E, Dutt Island, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 2797334, 97044 22858

Syndicate Jewellers (P) Ltd Jagadamba Centre, Visakhapatnam, Ph: 2561674 V Square Opp TSR Complex DwarakaNagar, Visakhapatnam. Phone: 6667777; 6636666 Kotari's (Diamond Jewellers) Opp. Siva Rama Sweets, Asilmetta Jn., Visakhapatnam. Phone: 3245456, 6637566

Flight Timings

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DEPARTURE

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AIRLINES

flying from VIZAG To HYDERABAD Flights flyingFlights from VIZAG To HYDERABAD SG 226 IT 4424 S2 612 IC 618 IT 4492 SG 402

08:55 12:10 13:25 14:00 18:30 20:10

10:05 13: 50 14:25 15:00 20: 10 21:15

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Flights flying from HYDERABAD To VIZAG SG 401 IT 4819 IC 617 S2 611 IT 4491 SG 221 SG 226 S2 6218 IC 7602

07:20 08:30 Spice Jet 10:05 11:40 Kingfisher Red 11:45 12:45 Indian Airlines 11:55 12:55 Jet Lite 16:20 18:00 Kingfisher Red 18:35 19:40 Spice jet Flights flying from VIZAG to DELHI 08:55 12:45 Spice Jet 11:55 14:15 Jet Lite 12:05 14:05 Indian Airlines

IC 7601 S2 6217 SG 221

05:55 14:55 15:55

Flights flying from DELHI to VIZAG 08:00 17:05 19:40

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Flights flying from VIZAG to BOMBAY S2 612 IC 618 SG 402

13:25 14:00 20:10

16:25 17:35 23:15

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Flights flying from BOMBAY to VIZAG 05:30 08:30 Spicejet 09:30 12:45 Indian airlines 10:15 12:55 Jet lite

SG 401 IC 617 S2 611

Flights flying from VIZAG to CHENNAI S2 6252 IC 7601 IT 2496

08:35 08:30 12:10

09:45 09:35 14:00

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Flights flying from CHENNAI to VIZAG S2 6251 IT 2495 IC 7602

10:15 09:45 10:30

11:40 11:40 11:35

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Flights flying from VIZAG to KOLKATA S2 6412

17:35

18:50

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Flights flying from KOLKATA to VIZAG S2 6411

06:35

08:05

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Flights flying from TIRUPATI to VIZAG IT 4819

08:10

11:40

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Flights flying from VIZAG to BANGLORE (via Tirupati) I7 464 IT 4424

10:40 12:10

11:55 15:50

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Flights flying from BANGLORE to VIZAG I7 465

08: 45

10:15

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Note: Flight No. S2 612 Vizag-Mumbai is operating on every Tuesday Dep: 1325-1510 Arr. Flight timings courtesy:

Travel Home Lawsonsbay Colony, Visakhapatnam. Ph: 2520977 # Except sundays * Timings are subject to change without notice.