Airports India September 2019

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India

Sacred

Pilgrimage Gaya Airport, gateway to the most revered Buddhist sites in Bihar

detour

Ahmedabad has preserved some unique pols from the past

Breathe

Irresistible scenic beauty of the eco-tourism village, Thano

AAI update

Growing passenger traffic at Chennai Airport calls for a revamp

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Chairman's Message

Shri Anuj Aggarwal Chairman, AAI

Dear Readers, We are witnessing an exciting phase in the Indian aviation industry with the country raring to become the third largest aviation market in the world. With time, aircraft movement, passenger traffic and freight traffic have all been showing healthy growth across all Indian airports.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been incessantly playing a significant role as an entity that is not just the backbone of air travel but has been proactively functioning as the binding force for the country. Of late, AAI in co-ordination with the state administrative machineries and Indian defence forces have been at the forefront handling many emergency situations, natural calamities and aiding air traffic across the country during moments of distress.

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There has been heavy rains and flood situations in Western and Southern parts of India. Our airports in these affected areas especially Vadodara in Gujarat, Kolhapur in Maharashtra, Belagavi and Hubali in Karnataka, Calicut and Trivandrum in Kerala and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu have done tremendous work in these adverse weather conditions. Various airport departments with effective co-ordination among themselves and other state/central agencies have been able to effectively provide the much needed connectivity during the otherwise disrupted connectivity to these areas.

AAI has collaborated with the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to provide mobile library buses in New Delhi

for Roofing & Façade System in Coastal & High-Speed Wind Zones' that was inaugurated by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation (I/C), the workshop deliberated on various aspects of disaster management and infrastructural development in cyclone prone areas.

AAI has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to provide mobile library buses in New Delhi. These buses were launched recently under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak, Ghar Ghar Pustak” Scheme, which aims to provide books to the citizens of Delhi, especially, the residents of slums, resettlement colonies and rural areas.

Passengers experienced the holistic celebration of the 73rd Independence Day at all AAI airports. AAI adorned its airports across India with spectacular illumination showcasing the patriotic fervour.

In its endeavour to stay committed towards overall development, an Annual Conference of top AAI executives was held to share the best practices in current business scenario and the strategies to achieve Corporate Plan, Vision and Mission. The theme for this year’s conference was 'Sustainability for future operations in financial, operational and environmental domains', where deliberations were focused on sustainable airport planning, handling environmental challenges, AAI’s role in nation-building, digital transformation, future-proofing security, reducing wasteful expenditure and many others.

Understanding the importance of handling natural disaster effectively and resilient infrastructure development, AAI organised a one-day workshop on Cyclonic Resistance Design Consideration

AAI is continuously striving to provide a delightful and comfortable journey to all its air travellers. Follow us in our journey on our social media networking platforms for updated information.

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Detour

Ahmedabad has preserved some unique memories from the past

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Breathe

Thano's beauty of mountains & the tranquil of countryside living

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Palate

Famous for its dhabas, Amritsar has the best street food to offer

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Words of Encouragement

24 Diary

Kabaddi star Fazel Atrachali talks about his favourite airports

@AAI_Official, such a great idea to have a table tennis facility at Bhopal Airport waiting area.

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Graffitis are making their mark on the nook and cranny of India

56 Heritage

Quintessential old world charm in crafts created in the city of Udaipur

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Upcoming Swami Vivekananda statue in front of the Raipur Airport terminal building will be an adornment of its beauty.

Raipur got a swanky terminal with full of engineering designs. Thanks to @AAI_ Official @VNX09

Thanks for an interesting and informative contest dear team of @AAI_Official.

Glad to know about our very own Indian Airports through this beautiful contest #IconicAirportTerminals. @RAMYAVELLANKI

Such beautiful and aesthetically decorated Mangalore Airport.

Congratulations. @AAI_ Official, @aaimlrairport, @MoCA_GoI

ON THE COVER

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Temple door, Gaya, Bihar

AAI Updates 32 AAI embraces Griha

yardsticks in building airports

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its wings to meet the growing passenger footfall

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72 Growing passenger footfall has neccessitated revamp at Chennai Airport

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The @AAI_Official has launched a unique outlet, Coffee Box at Chennai International Airport. The outlet is managed entirely by Speech & Hearing Impaired (SHI) individuals and is the first such outlet in any airport in the country. Kudos! @FAIHAIDER

Flash mob at Kolkata Airport on the eve of Independence Day. Such a good initiative @ AAI_Official @aaikolairport @ALOKPATRO09 Some tweets have been restructured for better readability

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happenings

mark your calendar A list of festivals and events taking place in the month of September

Sept 2-12 /2019 Across India

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated during the Hindu month of Bhadra to honour Lord Ganesh, who is considered the god of wisdom and beginnings and the remover of obstacles.

The festival is celebrated with great fervour in Maharashtra and other southern states.

Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi

Master Strokes

Master Strokes is an art exhibition that is being curated by the Chawla Art Gallery. The show promises to be an absolute delight for a young collector & connoisseur and any art lover.

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Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Sept 2-12 /2019

Chakradhar Samaroh This 10-day classical music and dance festival is held during Ganesh Chaturthi every year, honouring the erstwhile king and musician of Raigarh, Chakradhar Singh. A music and dance lover, he had also developed a new form of Kathak dance. Talented artists from all over India come to perform at the festival.

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All over India

Navratri

Sept 29-oct 7 /2019

Devotees across the country worship the Goddess of strength Durga in different forms. The festival is marked by worshiping, fasting, dancing and feasting, and various other cultural celebrations. You can experience it at its best in Gujarat, where people participate in dandiya competitions that are held all across the state.

Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

Ziro festival of Music A renowned outdoor music festival in one of India's most remote and picturesque locations, Ziro Festival of Music features a combination of 30 indie bands and top folk acts from Northeast India.

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Kabaddi The Pro Kabaddi League is the professional Kabaddi league of India, which allows kabaddi players to test out their skills against the best teams. The 2019 edition of the tournament will be the seventh season of the admiringly successful national spectacle.

Sept 13 /2019 Alleppey, Kerala

Payippad Boat Race The Payippad Boat Race is one of the oldest snake boat races in Kerala and has the largest participation after the important Nehru Trophy boat race in August. It is held to commemorate the installation of the idol at the local Subrahmanya Swamy temple.

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The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India

MoU SIGNED TO TAKE OVER KALABURGI AIRPORT AAI recently signed an MoU with the Karnataka Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. on behalf of the Government of Karnataka for taking over Kalaburagi Airport in Karnataka for commercial operations. The agreement will open the doors of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region in terms of aviation connectivity to Bengaluru and also to the entire country facilitating overall economic development of the region.

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by Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, H.E. Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, recently as part of 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ORGANISED An awareness campaign was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) at the departure and arrival hall of the Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, on the occasion of World Elephant Day. Pictures of elephants were displayed to seek the support of public towards conservation of elephants and avoiding human-animal conflict.

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A media workshop was organised for the Civil Aviation correspondents at the Indian Habitat Centre, Delhi. Inaugurated by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation (I/C), the event was followed by an interactive press conference.

AAI ORGANIsES ART CAMP Adding another feather to its cap, AAI's Women Welfare Association, Kalyanmayee, hosted an artist’s camp “PRERNA -3”. Organised at AAI Officers Institute premises in association with AAIAF (AAI Artist Forum) & FIPA (Forum of Indian Photographers and Artists), the three day camp witnessed a total number of 20 artist participations. The theme for this year's camp was “Freedom”. The works of these artists will be put up on display for art enthusiasts and general visitors in coming time.

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation (I/C), inaugurated a one-day workshop organised by AAI on Cyclonic Resistance Design Consideration for Roofing and Facade System in Coastal and High Speed Wind Zones in association with the Institution of Engineers (India). Various technical sessions were held on airport preparedness planning for cyclone and high winds related disasters and planning, design & construction aspects of buildings in Cyclone Prone Areas and learning for design/construction and maintenance aspects for future terminals were also deliberated.

Flight of dream An education tour was organised for 20 unprivileged school children from Garal in Guwahati by AAI under the Corporate Social Responsibility scheme. As children boarded an Air Asia flight from Guwahati Airport to the national capital, the famous Assamese actress Barkha Rani Baisha greeted the children and handed over boarding passes to them on the occasion.

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The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressing a Press Conference on the NMC Bill 2019, in New Delhi on August 08, 2019. The Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey is also seen.

Use of digital technologies for strengthening health system The National Health Policy, 2017 focuses on attaining highest level of health and well-being through Universal Health Coverage

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he use of digital technologies offers new opportunities to improve people’s health.

The National Health Policy, 2017 envisages as its goal the attainment of the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages, through a preventive and promotive health care orientation in all developmental policies, and universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.

The policy advocates extensive deployment of digital tools for improving the efficiency and outcome of the healthcare system. The term digital health is now introduced as an umbrella term encompassing eHealth (which includes mHealth), as well as emerging

areas, such as the use of advanced computing sciences in big data, genomics and artificial intelligence. eHealth is defined as the use of information and communications technology in support of health and health related fields. Mobile health (mHealth) is a subset of eHealth and is defined as “the use of mobile wireless technologies for health.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India has explored the potential of some of the digital tools for the progress towards universal health coverage through primary health care and has undertaken various initiatives.

In health sector there are four major areas where India has implemented digital technology, for improving health service delivery, for improving compliance of people towards health & care, for engaging citizens in partnering with government for planning and management of health services delivery and for improving governance. There is a need to ensure convergence across these information technology (IT) systems to monitor and provide health services in a robust and efficient manner.

A few of the ongoing initiatives in digital health being implemented by Ministry include National Health Portal (NHP) to provide authentic information about health & diseases and health care services for strengthening health literacy among citizens; Mother and Child Tracking System/Reproductive and Child Health Application ; Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) with near real time surveillance system for outbreak prone diseases to develop outbreak predictions, improve the response to outbreaks and epidemics and coordinate response by strategic health operations centre (SHOC); National Identification Number for Health Facilities (NIN); Online Registration System (ORS); Mera Aspataal (Patient Feedback System) and National Medical College Network (NMCN); Sugam for online submission of application for approval of drugs, clinical trials, vaccines, medical devices, cosmetics; Nikshya- a web enabled patient management system for TB control under the Revised National Tuberculosis Programme (RNTCP).

To harness the wide penetration of mobile connectivity, various mobile applications have been launched by Ministry such as NHP Indradhanush Immunisation used as a vaccine tracker, India Fights Dengue, NHP Swasth Bharat for information on disease, life style, first aid, NHP directory services, No More Tension, Mera Aspataal, Pradhan Mantry Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), KilKari.

need for close collaboration on the issue globally.

Ministry of Health has initiated efforts in the direction of a comprehensive, nationwide integrated e-Health system that will strengthen digital India and accelerate our efforts towards universal health coverage (UHC)

With the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Programme, which is a comprehensive healthcare scheme with the twin pillars-Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) at primary level of healthcare and PM-Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY) at secondary and tertiary level of health care, the need for a future-ready digital health system in country has become even more urgent.

Dr Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences,

Initiatives under mHealth namely mCessation programme that provides support to tobacco users for successful quitting and mDiabetes for prevention and management of diabetes to both people with diabetes and the general population through health education about healthy living are operational at a substantially mature level.

Since health is a state subject, states are supported under National Health Mission (NHM) for services like telemedicine, tele-radiology, tele-oncology, teleophthalmology and hospital information system (HIS).

Recognising the potential of digital technologies to advance the sustainable development goals, India led the Digital Health Resolution in the 71st World Health Assembly in April 2018 at Geneva and highlighted global attention to the potential, challenges and opportunities related to digital health technology and

Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP) was created in the same year to create a common platform for international experts to share knowledge and experiences in digital technologies.

Ministry in collaboration with World Health Organisation also convened the 4th Summit of GDHP in February 2019 in India.

Recognising the need to strengthen digital health implementation, NITI Aayog proposed the formation of National Health Stack (NHS) and an implementation framework for the NHS has come up with the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) after surveying the global best practices in adoption of digital technologies holistically for the formation of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).

Speaking at the event on the release of NDHB report in public domain, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare stated that Ministry of Health has initiated efforts in the direction of a comprehensive, nationwide integrated e-Health system under National Digital Health Blueprint and it will strengthen the digital India and accelerate our efforts towards universal health coverage (UHC).

The vision of NDHB is to create a National Digital Health Eco-system that supports UHC in an efficient, accessible, inclusive, affordable, timely and safe manner, through provision of a wide-range of data, information and infrastructure services, duly leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems, and ensuring the security, confidentiality and privacy of healthrelated personal information.

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Facts about Udaipur AIRPORT

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Udaipur Airport came into existence in the year 1954.

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Surrounded by large number of lakes, Udaipur is famous as a great wedding destination worldwide, leading to major passenger traffic at Udaipur Airport.

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Passenger movement during 2018-19 was 1.4 million with a growth of +21.2% year-on-year, an all-time high record. Aircraft movement grew by 17.8% during the above period.

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CELEBRATIONS AT AAI

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Continuing its tradition of celebrating the fervour of Independence Day, AAI airports contested for the title of the Best Decorated Airport Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ

evisiting the vigorous endeavours of India’s ardent patriots and the enthusiastic spirits of the compatriots, Airports Authority of India(AAI), commemorated India’s 73rd Independence Day. The day was celebrated all across AAI airports, under which the traditional competition of awarding the Best Decorated Airport was held. Decked in tricolour, AAI airports celebrated the day and the best ones were selected amongst them.

The decorations at the airports included lighting of the building, adorned departure and arrival gates with tri-colours. Few AAI airports ornamented their premises using eco-friendly materials like paper, jute and cost effective LED lights. Led by the Hon’ble Chairman, Shri Anuj Aggarwal, the event witnessed the participation of 40 AAI airports in the competition in three different categories and the top three airports in each category were selected.

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CONTEST WINNERS

Category I 1st – Trivandrum 2nd – Kolkata 3rd – Calicut & Chennai Category II 1st – Vadodara 2nd – Madurai 3rd – Surat Special recognition - Srinagar Category III 1st – Dibrugarh 2nd – Gaya 3rd – Mysore & Bhopal

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The Best Decorated AAI airports across India during the Independence Day celebrations

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Wealth Creation over next decade India Post celebrating 20

Ms. Shyamali Basu, Senior Vice President & Head Products & Marketing, HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.

The world is changing faster than ever before with people connected in ways never imagined, owing to increasing influence of technology in our lives.

In times like these, where even a year is a long time, predicting where the world would be a decade down the line would have made even the legendary French astrologer Nostradamus sweat.

However, what one can be certain of is that the pursuit for wealth creation would continue as it has in the past.

10 years ago, in 2009, the world was reeling from the shock of Global Financial Crisis. This dented investor confidence in financial markets. It’s worth noting how things have panned out since then. As of 31st July 2009, NIFTY 50 was ~ 4,600, it has grown 2.4 times @ CAGR of 9% to 11,000 as of 31st July 2019. This growth has been in line with more than two-fold growth of India’s GDP from ~ USD 1.3 Trillion in 2009 to~ USD 2.7 Trillion in 2018. Although, we witnessed various global and domestic events in the last decade like Satyam scam, and European Sovereign Debt Crisis, investment in equities have yielded returns in line with growth of the economy.

This correlation between capital appreciation from equities and economic growth in the long run makes it imperative to have exposure to equities for long term wealth creation, especially in an economy where growth in GDP is expected in the years to come.

Modi Government’s maiden budget of second term presented road map to transform India’s economy in a bid to achieve GDP of USD 5 Trillion by 2025, which requires a nominal growth rate of 9%.

Although, USD 5 Trillion economy is just a number or a target at this stage, it does set a benchmark in terms of where India sees itself in another 6 years time.

As things stand, financial markets, domestic and global alike, are facing slow consumption and growth, trade wars, geopolitical issues etc. During such times, retail investors panic and sell/redeem their investments resulting in sub-optimal returns. However, if we take cues from history, it’s during such times that investor’s mettle is tested.

Over the long run, investments in companies with strong fundamentals withstand temporary fluctuations and create wealth for investors. Secondly, equity returns track/mirror the economic growth of the country in the long term. Taking the SIP route in mutual funds is an effective way of curbing impulsive behaviour and tiding over volatile market conditions. Further, one would do well to diversify across different asset classes like Equity, Debt and Gold.

Key trends to look forward to over the next decade are shift from fuel to electric vehicles (EVs), emergence of solar power as a key source of energy and change in dynamics of oil production & demand due to rising shale oil production and growth of EVs respectively. These trends could have far reaching impact across various spheres of Indian economy and create potential for wealth creation in the long run. Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher once said that “change is the only constant in life.” Likewise, in the world of investment, pursuit for wealth creation is the only constant, although themes and drivers of such wealth creation could change from time to time.

The views expressed are author’s own views and not necessarily those of HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC). The views are not an investment advice. Investors should obtain their own independent advice before taking a decision to invest in any securities.

MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET RISKS, READ ALL SCHEME RELATED DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY.

years of Ebixcash

T C Guruprasad CEO & Managing Director

Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries announced that India Post has unveiled corporate customised stamp to commemorate the 20 years of Ebix’s foreign exchange, remittances, payment solutions Indian subsidiary company - EbixCash World Money.

EbixCash is a global player in foreign exchange solutions and the largest issuer of prepaid cards in the country. The release of the stamp is a celebration of the company’s commitment to expand its India story. The company has nearterm aspirations of expanding its operational footprint into the US, Canada, Dubai, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong markets etc. These growth initiatives, though supplemented as possible via strategic acquisitions, will be principally organic.

“We are happy to associate with EbixCash World Money and release a stamp commemorating their 20th anniversary. They being the leaders in travel, foreign exchange and prepaid solutions, we are happy to engage with them and be a part of their growth story,” says Swati Pandey, Director General of India Post.

“EbixCash World Money is one of the largest travel and foreign exchange companies in India and is poised to become a global player.

Over the years, our brand has stood for customer centricity and our endeavours will be to continue providing innovative solutions for the travel & foreign exchange needs of individuals and corporates,” states the Managing Director of the company, Mr. T C Guruprasad.

“Looking back at our two-decade journey today, we are happy to have grown bigger, better, and brighter. In 1999, EbixCash World Money started its forex operations, with a very humble beginning of just 3 branches in Mumbai (CST & Bandra) and Bengaluru. In the year 2000, we pioneered the plastic forex cards with Visa Travel Money and Citicorp Tampa, Florida. Years 2002 and 2004 saw our rise, where we were ranked among top 3 sellers of AMEX Traveller’s cheques, as also in the top 5 FFMC in Gross Merchandise Value and entered the airport operations. In the year 2007 and 2008, we expanded our network to 17 cities PAN India with 25 branches and became the first FFMC to get upgraded to Authorised Dealer CAT II by the Reserve Bank of India,” reminisces Mr Guruprasad.

The company ranked among the top 3 AD II players in 2012 and became the largest sellers of forex cards in India by 2014. They went onto expand their network to 45 cities PAN India with 100 branches and 1000 employees within a year and launched www.buyforex.com for online sale & purchase of foreign exchange. In 2017, the company became the first AD II in India to attract private equity investment; and soon thereafter became a part of NASDAQ Listed Ebix Inc. in 2018. With the recent acquisition of Essel Forex and Weizmann Forex in 2019, combined with strong organic growth, EbixCash has become the largest foreign exchange and money transfer company in India. “Little did anyone know that these milestones would take the company and the brand to a pedestal where it is now. Along the way, EbixCash World Money has truly created industry benchmarks,” concludes the Managing Director.

Truly a narrative of on-ground customer centricity, innovation and tenacity, which literally started in a garage and became India’s undisputed No. 1 in its space, ; EbixCash World Money has an extensive network today, spanning 145+ branches, with a presence in over 30 airports across the length and breadth of the country.

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The kabaddi star, Fazel Atrachali from U Mumba speaks up about travel and his favourite airports

guide me so that I did not need to stand in queues for immigration or luggage.

The airport staff welcomed us with floral garlands. Truly it felt very special and also interesting to observe the culture, the love and the warmth. Now, since I am playing better kabaddi than I was some years ago, fans are always waiting for selfies and autographs and they cheer for us whenever we come out.

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hen I started playing kabaddi in 2005, none of my friends were aware of the sport. After all, kabaddi was not the most popular sport in my country. The stadiums were not full, the facilities were scarce and the recreational activity was newly introduced. Still I chose to pursue kabaddi because not only do I like new challenges, but it originates from my second home and one of my most favourite countries in the world- India.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my sixth season in the Premier Kabaddi League and with each season I love my fans more!

My first memory of an Indian airport is something I hold very close to my heart because it was very overwhelming.

Everybody was coming to greet me, to embrace me! Not just at the airport, and not just the people that had come to receive me, but everyone in general was very welcoming and warm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just how India is as a country. I had just landed and there were people who were there to

In India, other than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, I really like Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. I literally look forward to my visits to the city. Not only is the airport clean and airy, the facilities are great too!

The icing on the cake is their service, which is very smooth. Despite the language barrier, it is amazing how helpful and professional the officials and the ground staff at the airport are; they go out of their way to try and make me feel wanted. At the same time it is always funny and overwhelming to see so many people screaming my name and waiting to see me. You can say I have not gotten used to fame and recognition!

When travelling, I like to keep my clothes and look simple. Comfortable, yet a bit stylish. Comfort would be my number one priority while selecting my outfit AAI_Official

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for the airport. It is usually jeans and a t-shirt with sneakers. If it is too hot, sometimes I wear shorts too!

My favorite International airport would be the Dubai Airport. It is just phenomenal with its architecture, stateof-the-art design, world-class facilities and so much more! But Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is just as good now. They have very good service and a lot of different facilities that make travelling easier.

I like the GVK Lounge at Mumbai International Airport. It has good food and relaxing ambience. I have gotten massages there and eaten delicious food made by the chef especially for me.

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I am so used to the buzz that exists at any busy airport. Usually, we have direct flights to take, so there’s hardly any time left to pass in between flights and there is hardly any waiting time. Otherwise, I just like to explore the shops or visit the lounge at the airport or sit and relax. I don’t prefer snacking in between meals, but my favourite food to eat would definitely be KFC. If I find one at an airport, that is where I will head to!

When fans approach me to click selfies, they are super friendly and that makes me feel comfortable. I like interacting with fans and I feel happy when I get to know that there is so much love and support for U Mumba. I do miss this love when I go back to Iran and look forward to returning to India!

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reader's corner

fighting all odds Nandita Dutta speaks to Airports India about her latest book F Rated and her views on women filmmakers in India

case with women. My book grapples with this question constantly: should women filmmakers be called "women filmmakers" at all? Why or why not?

And I hope that after reading the book, readers will be able to make up their mind on that.

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"A good career option for a man but exploration for the woman.” This is the statement that thousands of woman are fighting against every single day. What do you feel about it? Did you ever face such comments from either your friends or family, or even colleagues?

Not exactly in those many words, but I have often faced judgement from my family for being "too ambitious" at the cost of all the other relationships and obligations that a woman must invest in. I think what's happening is that while people are no longer closed to the possibility of women working outside of home, there is still the belief that their profession or career is secondary to their primary "calling" or "responsibility" of getting married and raising a family. It is an "exploration" for a woman because eventually, structural factors will force her to make a choice, and she will end up choosing family over her profession.

“What women create is an art, but only a man knows what the box-office demands.” Why do you think this notion is still out there?

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became a box-office success. My sense is that most women do not want to pander to that formula. When they get a chance to make a film, which is hard to come by in the first place, they exercise their unique vision and tell the story they really want to tell. The other side is that the powers that be in the film industry, the stars and the producers, prefer to put their money and trust into men, which means it is only natural that you will have more men making box-office hits than women. However, I have to say that things are changing now, but not at a pace that we would like them to.

There have been several discussions on various platforms about the need to stop comparing the work on the basis of gender behind it. What do you feel is the reason behind this comparison.?

While everybody will agree that gender should not be used as a discount coupon, I think it is delusional to assume a level playing field for men and women.

That films should be judged purely on merit is a seemingly logical but an extremely short-sighted argument that does not take into account the entry barriers that women face. Men have it relatively easy making their first film, and are generously given a second chance if they fail, while that is not the

The idea of having a woman leading in any field has comparatively become more acceptable in the metropolitan cities. However, the situations are not the same everywhere. Do you feel that cinema is a good medium to change this mentality?

Definitely; cinema has an enormous hold over people's minds and hearts in India.

Creating well-rounded female characters and stopping to glorify misogynistic male characters can go a long way in changing people's mentality. When I was a girl growing up in a small town in India, I looked for role models on the screen, and I know that it would ring true for a lot of women. Having said that, women will automatically find wholesome representation in films when there are more women writing and directing films.

So many years have passed and it is still difficult for a woman to find their voice in the film industry. What do you think is going to change the scenario for the woman in the industry?

That is not an easy question to answer.

I have had to write a whole book trying to find answers. But one thing that immediately comes to mind is that if production houses make a conscious effort to channel their confidence and resources into promoting women writers and directors, they will see wonderful results. Also, as viewers, we have to put our money where our mouth is.

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for the bibliophiles Get your hands on the latest books by noted authors SARA

Harper Collins In his new book Sara, Shashi Warrier talks about how cooking formed the background of this novel that narrates the love story of Junaid, a chef and restaurateur in London, and Alice, a Christian girl who walks into his restaurant one day asking for ‘Junaid of Fatehgarh’. She is curious as she’d heard many stories about the lip-smacking food that Junaid would make, from her greatgrandmother, who lived in Fatehgarh during the days of the British Raj. As the story plays out, the readers get to immerse themselves in a deep and passionate love affair, and ride the rollercoaster of its ups and downs.

Shashi says the basic traits, including the progressive attitude of Junaid, are derived from himself. Also, his restaurant is set in London where the author spent a few years. “I was working in England in 1993 - that’s when Junaid meets Alice - so I had no trouble with the London

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of that period. But some of the bits - the cemetery, the place where they get married, and so on." Ask him about the secret recipe of Junaid that Alice is curious about, he says that is pure imagination and struck him in a totally different ambience.

Mawenzi House Publishers Told from three distinct points of view, Paper Lions is an epic multi-generational novel of India from just before the Second World War to the 1960s. Its characters--Bikram, Basanti, and Ajit and their families and children--endure heartbreaks, despair, and insurmountable challenges often leading to poignant, tragic, or exhilarating moments and rare wins. Yet they find a way to continue.

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The New Delhi Conspiracy

Harper Collins A mechanical assassin with a deadly mission.

A courageous MP on a treacherous trail. And a conspiracy that will shake the nation.

Second Wind

Niyogi Books Sanjay used to think that once you find your passion, everything falls into place. Heartwarming, witty and honest, it is the story of the dreamer within each one of us.

The dark side

Pan India When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother too.

But before long, buried scars pull her to the terrifying edge.

Speaking Tiger Books In this collection of heartwarming short stories, the lives of displaced Tibetans building new homes in India are chronicled with rare nuance. 'Zinda' is the name of the Tibetan village, which a child has to escape after Chinese occupation, returning only as a young man to this unfamiliar motherland after a bittersweet surprise.

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# ICONIC AIRPORT Terminals CONTEST AAI hosted an Iconic Airport Terminals contest on its social media handles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Twitter, Facebook and Instagram testing the knowledge users have regarding AAI modern terminals. The airports chosen were Vadodara, Tirupati, Raipur, Chandigarh & Kolkata, keeping in mind the hurdlefree experience provided to all the commuters through their seamless design and modern comforts. Their blending of

nature, art & science piqued the interest of every passenger.

Overwhelmed by the number of entries received for the contest, which was more than 10,000, we are proud to announce our top five participants who seized the winning moment. Nevertheless, everyone who participated did not just have a good time competing with others but also learnt new things about our commendable airports.

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Contest Winners

Archana Harish - Tirupati

Shweta D. Patil - Chandigarh Airport

Ankur Singh - Kolkata

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AAI EMBRACES GRIHA YARDSTICKS

in building airports The concept of green building is gaining traction, given the increasing need to save the planet earth from depletion of natural resources and loss of green cover, in the wake of the imminent threat of climate change

Words: Aditi Bhattacharjee, Manager (CC), AAI

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irports Authority of India (AAI) understands the need of meeting human development goals; while at the same time is fully committed towards attaining best possible sustainable development. In view of the increasing need to save planet earth from depletion of natural resources and loss of green cover in the wake of imminent threat of climate change, AAI is complementing current practices in creating greener structures, thereby attempting to minimise a buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resource consumption, waste generation, and overall ecological impact based on accepted energy and environmental principles.

PRINCIPLES OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION

Globally, building and construction sector is responsible for huge consumption of energy, electricity, water and materials resulting in 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Green construction principles have, therefore, begun to be widely applied throughout a building's life-cycle - from construction to demolition, requiring close cooperation amongst architects, engineers and developers at all project stages to comply with sustainable development.

Internationally, voluntary building rating systems have been instrumental in raising awareness and popularising green designs. However, most of the rating systems devised have been tailored to suit the building industry of the country where they were developed.

The objective, however, is to evolve a strategy to reduce the energy used in buildings to cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

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country were first notified in 1970 as National Building Code (NBC), and later revised in 1983. As the first step towards promoting energy efficiency in the building sector, the Union Ministry of Power also launched the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) in 2007. The Ministries and agencies at the centre designed frameworks like the Environmental Clearance to ensure efficiency in resource use for large projects for implementation by designated state and municipal bodies.

In order to have uniformity with global standards, the national rating system for green buildings GRIHA was developed

by TERI – The Energy and Resource Institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, (MNRE), and Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats (ADARSH) in 2007 to address the urban challenges. GRIHA, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Abode’ is an abbreviation for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat 34

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Constituents of developing Green Airports • Adoption of various passive design and low-impact site planning strategies.

• Optimal solar orientation with appropriate shading to minimise heat gain and maximise energy efficiency.

• Facades made of low heat gain glazing for ample day-lighting.

• Double insulated roofing system to avoid the transfer of direct heat.

• Use of recycled products and sustainable materials like fly ash bricks.

• Use of low ozone depleting potential materials in building insulation, HVAC & refrigeration equipment and firefighting systems.

• Use of low-VOC and lead-free interior paints as well as low-VOC adhesives and sealants in order to maintain good indoor air quality.

• Incorporation of on-site/off-site

renewable energy sources to offset a part of annual energy consumption of internal artificial lighting and HVAC systems.

• Building AC controlled by variable frequency drive (VFD), Energy efficient centrifugal chillers, and advanced building management system (BMS) for high efficiency.

• LED lighting, Lux-level sensors and timers for street lighting.

• Low flow water taps/fixtures and flushing systems to check wastage of water, sewage treatment plant, re-use of treated water for gardening and flushing.

• Ensuring quality of water available for use during building operation.

• Recharge wells developed for rainwater harvesting • STP (sewage treatment plant) for treating sewage.

• Valuable top soil preserved during

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Chandigarh Airport and Tirupati Airport were conferred a GRIHA 4-Star rating and Vijayawada Airport received a 3-Star rating Assessment. The GRIHA Council is an independent platform, registered as a society for interaction on scientific and administrative issues related to sustainable habitats in the Indian context.

The Council developed a tool to enable a building rated on the degree of its 'greenness' by its qualitative and quantitative assessment criteria.

The process involves generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of building models in the form of digital files which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to

building excavation and utilised for horticulture and landscape work.

• Planting of naturalised flora and use of water efficient irrigation system to reduce the demand for landscape water.

• Implementation of site design measures, which assist in reduction of overall site imperviousness factor.

• Use of grass track pavers in the parking lot.

• Reduction in the embodied energy of the building structure through the use of low-embodied energy materials.

• Providing infrastructure to occupants so that they can sustainably manage on-site solid waste during operation phase.

• Design for universal accessibility.

• Creating awareness on sustainability amongst the building users and visitors.

support decision-making regarding a building or any other built asset.

THE BASICS OF GRIHA

The GRIHA principles work on ten basics such as sustainable site planning, construction management, energy, occupant comfort and well-being, water, sustainable building materials, solid waste management, socio-economic strategies, performance monitoring & validation and innovation.

Based on the conceptual details available for a particular project, a preliminary checklist is developed for the team’s review. For a proposed building, every GRIHA credit is studied and is then classified as Mandatory, Maximum achievable, Likely achievable and Not likely.

The number of credits generally determines the level of achievement.

GRIHA has 5 level rating of 1 star (25-40 points), 2 star (41 – 55 points), 3 star (56-70 points), 4 star (71-85 points) and 5 star (86 points and above). All upcoming government structures across the country are mandated to register with GRIHA Council and achieve GRIHA-3-star rating at least and strive for GRIHA-4-star rating, wherever feasible.

GRIHA ACCREDITATION FOR VARIOUS AAI TERMINALS UNDERWAY

As a part of its commitment to quality and sustainability, a certification of 4-star rating, under the GRIHA guidelines has been established as a project goal for each project of AAI. In recent time, the organisation is leading the ‘Green’ path by adopting green features in its terminals.

It is a matter of immense pride for AAI that while the new integrated passenger terminal buildings at Chandigarh Airport and Tirupati Airport were conferred a GRIHA 4-Star rating in 2015 and 2017 respectively, the new domestic terminal building at Vijayawada Airport received a 3-Star rating in 2018.

GRIHA rating for the newly constructed terminal buildings at Vadodara and Prayagraj as well as for the newly constructed Indian Aviation Academy are awaited. Approximately, 15 forthcoming buildings across AAI airports, which had applied for GRIHA accreditation, are expected to obtain it upon their completion. Upcoming structures are also going to follow the trend.

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Stroll through the Pols Being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad has preserved some unique memories from the past Words: Tania Banerjee 36

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swelling hum of drums drills into my ears. I am at the gates of Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur in Ahmedabad—a temple built in the 19th century and dedicated to Nar Narayan Dev. I am here to embark on a three-hour-long walk, which would snake for two kilometres along the different pols of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad.

Continuously inhabited since the 11th century, a tide of dynasties had flourished in Ahmedabad through history— Bhils, Chalukyas, Solankis, Vaghelas, Muzaffarids, Mughals and Marathas. Residue from the centuries of civilisation has today burgeoned to give Ahmedabad its characteristic feature, among which the pols play a vital role. Dating back 300 years, the pols are gated community living systems, which were introduced to counter the communal anarchy of the city.

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I leave behind the Burma teakwood pillars of the Swaminarayan temple, carved with Hindu Gods and Goddesses alongside contemporary Indian warriors of the Sepoy Mutiny, to trail my guide.

The sun pokes yellow fingers on the bronze statue of Poet Dalpatram installed in Lambeshwar ni Pol. Born in 1870, the poet had penned several poems in Gujarati language. A little ahead, a green pillar hemmed with effigies of human figures race stands tall.

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as chabutara—a common feature in all Hindu, Muslim and Jain pols. Grains and water collected from the residences in the neighbourhood are regularly put in these feeders, so that birds are never hungry or thirsty.”

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I cross Relief Road and penetrate into the womb of the pols where houses are piled thick against one another. I walk through the gates of a double storied, tin roofed, semi tarnished building with faded walls. A chain of complex buildings runs to its left and right. “Pols are similar to mohallas of North India. They are gated colonies,” says our guide. All pols are synchronised according to culture and professions and have some similar features: a large gate, a security booth, a common sitting area, a place of worship and a bird feeder.

As I navigate the labyrinthine paths, I arrive at the marble courtyard of a pol.

Within it, a temple is decked with ornate pillars hosting exquisite carvings of figures from the Hindu pantheon. In the main sanctum is an unusual black idol of Lord Rama. I am in Haja Patel ni Pol. The 300 year old temple, Kala Ramji Mandir, is the only temple with an idol of Lord Rama in sitting posture. Deviating from the common, in this temple Lord Rama is not accompanied by Hanuman. “This temple is based on an era when Rama and Hanuman haven’t yet met,” explains the guide.

While some walls have peeling paints, others are freshly splashed with colours, shaping up pictorial tales. Elements on the walls, like windows, are cleverly integrated to serve a purpose within the stories. The chalk marks on the blackboard standing along a pavement prove it functions as the bulletin board.

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is 9 kms from central Ahmedabad.

Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad was one of the residencies of Mahatma Gandhi.

Since you are going to take long walks in the crowded lanes, wear something comfortable.

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of European, Gujarati, Maratha and Persian styles. Some are crumbling and abandoned, others stand with grandeur looked after by caretakers. The owners have mostly settled in foreign countries but their lavish homes are still used as landmarks. Dodhia Haveli is one such villa with stained glass windows and complicated wood artistry on its pilasters.

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While exploring a Jain pol, I notice buildings with walls from whom nature and time has stripped off the plaster in chunks, exposing the bricks, scarlet in shame. The locked doors and squeaky windows are their only grace. My guide unlatches a dusty door and penetrates into the darkness behind. I follow him through a hidden passage. As I emerge out in broad daylight, a collective

2. A traditional trade house in old Ahmedabad 3. Adajaj Stepwell 4. Juma Masjid

murmur of Hindu chants from the neighbourhood certifies I am no more in a Jain pol. All pols of Ahmedabad are veined by maze-like secret corridors, connected to neighbouring pols built as an emergency escape route.

Intermittently, the pols are dotted with elaborate mansions known as havelis, their architecture, an amalgamation

Meandering along the wafer thin gullies brimming with Gujarati vibe I arrive at Harkunvar Sethani ni Haveli, a mansion with eight feet long bracketsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the longest in the city. The co-existence of the dragon and elephant reflects the Indo-Chinese influence. The peculiarity of the house is that it appears three-storey from one side and four-storey from another. I saunter past the imposing presence of the old Ahmedabad stock exchange, opposite which is Muhurat Pol, the first ever pol of Ahmedabad.

As I complete my exploration in the old knotted lanes of the pols, I realise who are the forefathers of the modern-day urban housing societies.

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getaway In Thano Beyond the clichĂŠd vacations, an eco-tourism village of Thano in Uttarakhand offers you the scenic beauty of mountains and the tranquil of countryside living Words: Sonya

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t is indeed a treasure hunt when you end up visiting Thano amid Uttarakhandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous tourist destinations. Completely untouched by commercialisation, the mountain-centric town is a retreat that even being a summer favourite, gives the oomph vibe during the monsoon.

Not so far away from Dehradun Airport, Thano lies around 20 kms down the Raipur road. The single road takes you to through a patch that is guarded by long-green trees.

As you drive towards Thano, you get to catch the panoramic view of the old buildings that date back to several centuries, still hanging there like a lost unattended house with frescoes on the walls.

Thano is secluded, quiet, and mesmerising in its own way. Sitting in between the popular cities of Uttrakhand, Dehradun and Rishikesh, Thano grips you with its rare idyllic lifestyle. Few kms down the line is the only market that Thano has. A limited number of shops, a handful of quaint

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cafes, eateries and mountain houses; minimalism is what makes Thano an unadulterated masterpiece. Gifted with the emerald landscape, Thano makes one feel different. It is a juxtaposition to the kind of life one is normally habituated to, a life of rush.

exploited tourism, walk a little and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll quickly find yourself wandering through the organic nature of Thano, which is non-chaotic and balanced.

THE LOCALE

Upon reaching Thano, the first sound that one encounters is the chirpings of the bird, sending one into trance mode, as all you get to hear is them hitting the right tunes. Thano hardly has more than seventy-eighty houses.

The crowd there is so less, it is bliss in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world to witness the kind of life the residents lead there.

Mornings at Thano start with mountain dogs accompanying their humans on their walk and people cycling their way to the main market to get their stock of milk and veggies. From the foothills of the formidable mountains, the scenery inland gets a little less dramatic with rolling hills and open countryside. With not so much of

Travellers' Tip Thano is not a very popular place in Uttarakhand and is yet to make a mark in the travellers notebook.

The small town does not have many guest houses and hotels to stay at. Here, it would be better to get your booking made in advance at the homestay, if you wish to have a safe trip.

Staying true to the tradition of hilly towns being home to few soulcleansing temples, Thano also has one namely Bala Sundari temple. Visitors invariably visit the temple site before undertaking few exhilarating trekking expeditions. Not too arduous in nature, the trek is one to savour purely because you get to see the simplicity of the village in full glare.

THE HOMESTAY

The Thano homestay was admirable; inside out. It offered a bonfire area right in the middle of the house garden. The chairs were set, and rabbits whizzed around the organic veggies grown by the locals. The homestay was no less than a sight to behold. The two-room house was exceptionally beautifully decked up for the visitors, the tables perfectly set up to have a sumptuous breakfast. We

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Kalu Sidh Tenple Located in Kaluwala village near Bhaniwala or Bhaniyawala, Kalu Siddh is a holy shrine dedicated to Sage Kalu, one of the 84 disciples of Lord Dattatreya. Set in the Thano Forest Range amongst dense sal forests, the temple stands beautifully under the open sky, without any roof.

2. Forest of Thano 3. Flameback Woodpecker

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Thano hosts a mindboggling array of bird species like yellownape, great slaty woodpecker, crested kingfisher and Indian pitta made our way to the roof of the stay to eat in the fresh air. We sat on the chairs, with tea in our hands and some Marie biscuits. The view from the roof was nothing less than experiencing a picturesque painting of an ecosystem.

4. Homestay in Thano 5. Garden at the homestay 6.Backyard of homestay 7. Siddhi Peeth temple

BIRD PARADISE

As we sat on our homestayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrace sipping our first morning tea under the shimmering blue sky, we heard birds chirping just next to us. We then noticed a bird, sitting there in its own striking posture, cheeping.

The bird sanctuary at Thano hosts a mind-boggling array of bird species that a city dweller would have never encountered in their life. The eastern part of the Doon is full of birding rewards and the Valley has lured the musical birds to make their abode in the green patches, mainly in the scrub forests, riverine jungle, agricultural fields and the orchards. A wide variety of birds can be found in the eastern part of Doon Valley, which is bounded

by Sal mixed forests of the Shivaliks.

Common tailor bird, plum headed parakeet, white-capped bunting, long-tailed minivet, black lored Tit, fire breasted flowerpecker, greater flameack, wedge-tailed green pigeon, greater yellownape, great slaty woodpecker, crested kingfisher, Indian pitta, sirkeer malkoha, maroon oriole, lesser golden back, velvet fronted nuthatch etc. and hundred other birds are found in Thano.

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At the last stretch of Raipur Village, one could witness an open forest. Moving

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Boar. With little more assiduousness, one might come across Oriental Honey Buzzard, a rare sighting at the forest.

The boulevard passing from the village of Thano leads to a mixed scrub forest and in due course meets with the Dehradun-Rishikesh highway just ahead of Rani Pokhri, via Bhogpur. Stretching a bit further on the same road leads to a patch of distinctive riverine vegetation consisting of thin Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) and Khair (Acacia catechu) where there is a decent chance of seeing Sirkeer Malkoha.

THE PERFECT GETAWAY

Thano has always been a favourite of forest ecologists, acknowledged by renowned explorers and environment researchers, both domestic and international, mountaineers, and wildlife photographers but with time it has a lot to offer to a common man.

Subjected to very low-level of anthying artificial, Thano is an ideal place to be for people who appreciate quite life in the mountains, cleaner air breezing amidst the leaves of the trees, a hot cup of tea and some Marie biscuits all enveloped with blue azure skies. Thano is that rejuvenation trip one should take in their lifetime.

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Beyond the streets

Curating the culture of India, graffitis are alluring art lovers and making their mark on the India streets Words: Shilpi Chaaya Jaiswal

Kolkata, West Bengal

Kolkata, the city of temples and processions is undoubtedly a treasure land for art connoisseurs. In fact, it is the one city in India whose walls have always been rich with graffiti displaying political and religious iconography and doodles.

It is said that the people of Kolkata like to express their beliefs with the help of their art. The love with which the people responded to the graffitis has inspired the artists to use different mediums and platforms to showcase their talent.

This taxi, at the Sudder Street is one such recognisable work, along with the splatters of colours everywhere.

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raghurajpur, Odisha

Holding a pre-eminent position on the cultural map of Odisha, Raghurajpur village is nestled in coconut groves and is best known for its 'patta chitras,' the exquisite paintings you can find everywhere in the village. It is a visual treat to go around a place where every house is a studio and every villager is an artist.

However, with the paintings getting less popular in the recent times, the Odisha Art Conservation Centre (OACC) had taken an initiative to revive the art and had called around 60 wall artists to paint the town.

Prayagraj, Uttar pradesh The streets of Prayagraj have become a canvas for artists as many murals with various themes are being painted. An area of 20 lakh sq.ft was designated for the street art projects under the initiative by Kumbh Mela Authority called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Paint my city.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The initiative was being supported by

the Prayagraj Mela Pradhikaran of the Uttar Pradesh Government to beautify the city before the onset of Kumbh 2019.

There were many pillars in this project to highlight the cultural diversity and heritage of Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj's connotation of the Kumbh.

Maps not to scale. For representation only

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Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai has worked charmingly to retain its position as the artistic capital of India.

Not only that, it is also one of the most important artistic hotspots in Asia. But the highlight about this artistic hub is not that. It is the fact that you can spot the city's pulsating art not just in galleries and museums but on the streets as well. Art that is raw, relevant and most importantly, accessible.

One of the most famous spots of Mumbai for spotting graffitis is Bandra.

It has over the years accepted and welcomed street artists from all around

the world. Home to Bollywood, the city's major art chunk is influenced by the actors and their work, which isn't surprising, considering the cultural influence of the industry in the city.

One such influential work of the street artist that you can spot on the walls of Bandra is a visual representation of the larger-than-life iconic movie, 'Mughale-azam.' One of the most loved work of Madhubala and Dilip Kumar, this movie still makes your heart sing a song.

Nonetheless, it would not be wrong to say that graffiti art beautifully narrates the love of the city for its celebrities.

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Dhaba hop by day

temple trail by night From langar at the Golden Temple to home-cooked meals at the dhabas, Amritsar is home to some mouth-watering dishes

Words: Punita Malhotra

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hen I set about a culinary tour in Amritsar, my idea of their food was entirely different. As I take a stroll down the street “ Ek toh hum Punjabi, upar se cute” cheerfully quips the red T-shirt dangling outside one of the shops on Amritsar’s revamped Heritage Street.

The one-kilometre-long stretch featuring pleasant pink facades, lampposts, statues and fountains, from Chowk Phowara to Old Town Hall towards Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple complex is filled with shopping distractions. So another impulsive purchase joins the packet of local goodies, including a faux gold sword, mathri (crispy, deep-fried snack), masala warian (deep-fried balls of lentil paste) and mango pickle. Living large comes naturally in the northern Indian city known for its 16th-century Golden Temple and legendary cuisine.

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Smoky kitchens, bubbling vats of dal, smouldering hot tandoors and men plating at breakneck speeds, serving nutritious, quick, inexpensive, homely food to endless diners with voracious appetites -- all of these paint an appetising image of the cuisine of Amritsar. From the Partition era’s sanjha chulha (rural kitchen) of refugees from Punjab to the food connoisseur’s bucket-list of today, the concept of Punjabi dhabas has come a long way.

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An ideal start is a breakfast of aloo poori at Kanha Sweets, Lawrence Road.

Plates of puffy pooris (crispy, chewy breads) accompanied by tangy aloo (potato) and sweet kaddu (pumpkin) sabzi followed by kesari suji halwa (saffron semonlina dessert) and tall glasses of lassi (buttermilk) set the tone for the gastronomic explosion that lies ahead.

The famous Kulwant Dhaba down a side street between the Jallianwala Bagh and Golden Temple serves the classic lunch that every foodie pines for.

Amritsari kulchas (they offer aloo, gobi and paneer stuffings) served piping hot are best enjoyed with a dollop of butter generously slathered over their browned crust and mouth-watering chhole (spiced chickpeas) on the side.

Layered like a puff pastry, the Amritsari kulcha is wholesome, yet light on stomach and calls for a second round.

Bhrawan da Dhaba near Town Hall, since its origins in 1912, is best known for its winter specialty, sarson da saag (mustard greens) with makke-di-roti (cornmeal bread). But the archetypal maa-ki-dal (black lentils) and crisp tandoori rotis are no less lip-smacking.

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Seafood lovers can relish the best fish in town at Makhan Fish & Chicken Corner. Since 1962, crowds throng here to taste the delectable sole or singara fish fry, a spicy double fried delicacy coated in a chickpea batter with freshly ground spices like garam masala, crushed coriander seeds, ajwain, red chilli powder, lemon juice, chopped green chilli and salt.

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3. Golden Temple 4. Langar being served at the Golden Temple

Golden Temple has one of the biggest community kitchens in the world, feeding over 75,000 devotees daily crosses the portal into the hallowed complex, eyes get glued involuntarily to the spectacle ahead. An ornamental gilded treasure chest with a sparkling dome and delicate spires seems to afloat in the centre of the sarovar against the pitch black sky. The mandatory perambulation around the Holy Pond has a meditative effect, against the soulful sounds of Gurbani.

The sight of worshippers taking a dip in the holy waters at the marble steps

and sevadars tirelessly continuing their chores, adds to the serenity of the atmosphere.

The spiritual experience is completed by participating in a langar in one of the biggest community kitchens in the world.

At the Golden Temple, an average of 75,000 devotees are fed daily, as part of a tradition initiated by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and established by the third Guru Sri Guru Amar Dass Jee. Squatting on the plain floor mats in a hall full of devotees from all social strata, one feels strangely unified with mankind. Energetic servers ladle out generous amounts of kadhi, dal and vegetables into the laid-out rows of steel thalis. A simple meal bursting with flavours and tempered with selfless love.

Just visualising hundreds of volunteers spending hours in peeling, chopping, cooking, serving and cleaning in the temple kitchens, bridges the gap between ordinary and extraordinary in a second. And one realises how this sacred city skillfully balances the act between satiating the stomach and the soul.

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Artistry of

Udaipur While Rajasthan is known as a patron of arts, Udaipur is quietly carrying forward a wonderful legacy through myriad manifestation, adding to the quintessential old world charm

Words & Photos: Bindu Gopal Rao

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he City Palace in Udaipur on the occasion of the fourth World Living Heritage festival is a sensory overload of colours courtesy the numerous arts and crafts on display in its sprawling central courtyard. It is here that I discovered the many crafts that originate in Udaipur and also got an opportunity to speak to the numerous artisans about their work displayed.

1. Wooden hangings made in Rajasthan

Miniature Paintings

These are traditional miniature paintings that usually depict Rajput and Mughal history and their stories from the epics. The intricate nature of these paintings apart from the vivid colours and attention to detail is what makes them one of a kind. The best part of these paintings is that though small, they have a precise form for each part of the design, from the leaves to the costumes to the water and more. Naturally then these are art pieces that are created with precision and by artists who are well-trained and gifted in the craft. They use thin squirrel hair brushes to apply the natural coloured paints.

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Danka is a style of metal embroidery that affixes small metal squares about 1.5 cm to a fabric using gold or silver wire in sun, moon or paisley design

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Udaipur is also known for its wooden toys where craftsmen use local wood doodhia that has a soft texture, amenable to be chiseled and shaped. The toys are lacquered and polished after they are made to increase their shelf life. Apart from animal figurines, you will also find images of small toys, and God figurines.

One of the popular wooden toys include the wooden imitation fruits that mimic

the real ones. The skill of making these toys is usually passed on from one generation to the other and hence is akin to a heirloom for the artists.

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Must Visit Shilpgram is a rural arts and crafts complex, which is located 3 km west from the Udaipur city. Its parameters cover an undulating terrain of about 70 acres of land, surrounded by the Aravali mountains.

It features wonderful traditional singing and dancing, camel rides, nail art, magic show and other heart-touching activities to witness.

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marble and artisans who expertly carve various artefacts from them.

Puppets 400 years, this is practiced extensively by the Bohra community of Udaipur.

In earlier days danka was crafted in pure gold but today gold-plated silver dankas are used on the fabric. The thin silver sheets are washed, polished with fine sand and hammered to make tiny squares that are placed in different forms and sewed on to the fabric with a sharp needle. Usually the underlying fabric is silk and these are used for weddings.

Rajasthan’s string puppetry is almost an instant connect when one thinks of the craft. Today while puppetry has taken a backseat, puppets continue to be available through the state.

The vibrant puppets are usually sold as a pair – a male and female, available in varying sizes. There are also single puppets of a man on a horse, which are slightly more ornate. Called Kaathputli (kaath means wood and putli means puppet) these are hand carved using wood and brightly coloured cloth.

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Rajasthan’s topography has several hard rocks including granite, marble and slate. Stone carving has been an activity practiced from the old times. In fact you can see extensive jali or latticework carvings in several palatial buildings.

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Gold and Silver leaf printing

Gold and Silver leaf printing is a process, by which flat sheets or dust of gold and silver are applied to fabric, resulting in surface embellishment.

Naturally these fabrics are quite expensive and reserved to be used on special occasions. The real yellow gold leaf is 91.7 per cent pure gold while the silver coloured white gold has 50 per cent pure gold. The process of layering gold leaf is called gold leafing or gilding and various designs are made on the fabric to give it a classy look. Since this craft is expensive, it is usually made only on prior orders. As a famous craft of Udaipur, it is high in demand all across the country and is most commonly seen on dupattas and sarees.

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Gaya Airport: gateway to the

land of divinity

The only international airport in the state of Bihar, Gaya Airport is extending its wings to meet the passenger growth

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nchanted by the hymns of monks and auspicious ringing of temple bells, Gaya is a major pilgrimage centre for Buddhists and Hindus all over the world. Also known as the land of enlightenment and salvation, Gaya attracts a large number of tourists to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodhgaya & Vishnupad Temple. Tourists from various international and domestic destinations travel to Gaya to find eternal peace and tranquility. Airports Authority of India (AAI) operates the airport at Gaya, which is the only

international airport in the state of Bihar, through the new state-of-the-art Terminal Building.

BRIEF HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT

Initially constructed by the Royal British Air-force in 1936, during World War-II, Gaya Airport was used as an Ambulance Airfield for treating casualties from Northeastern part of India in defence hospitals for very long. Ever since then, AAI has undertaken several projects for the betterment of services at Gaya Airport and is catering to the needs of the passengers by providing various

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1. Exteriors of Gaya Airport 2. Golden Buddha Statue installed in the visitors area is the main attraction for passengers and also a 'selfie point'

types of facilities and commercial amenities. The first scheduled international flight of Sri Lankan airlines flagged off from the airport in the year 2002 through the commencement of weekly flight from Colombo to Gaya.

CONNECTIVITY

Gaya Airport connects directly to the major cities like Delhi, Varanasi, and Kolkata domestically. Internationally,

Existing Connectivity Domestic Delhi:

A320/A319

Varanasi:

A320/A319/ATR72

Kolkata:

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International Yangon

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the airport currently connects directly to five destinations, namely, Yangon in Myanmar, Paro in Bhutan, Bangkok in Thailand, Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi in Vietnam. Simultaneously, IndiGo has started its operations from Kolkata and Varanasi from August 2019. Air India is also operating seasonal Haj flight during summers i.e., from July to September to Mecca-Medina in Saudi Arabia, catering to the needs of thousands of pilgrims who are travelling from Bihar.

FACILITIES

AAI has incessantly been focusing on increasing connectivity from Gaya Airport and tapping the foreign tourist market from different parts of world. The work of re-carpeting of the runway was completed in the year 2017. The airport is equipped with all the navigational aids that includes Category – I Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR).

All the conventional lights at the airport have been replaced with LED lights thereby saving the energy. Out of the

Gaya Airport connects directly to major cities like Delhi, Varanasi and Kolkata

three aircraft parking stands, two are connected with Passenger Boarding Bridges, which were commissioned in the year 2015. Valuing the importance of safety, two new Crash Fire Tenders were commissioned in 2017. To help differently-abled people travel better, facilities like divyang-friendly ramp, tactile flooring, “May I help you” desk, pictorial signages, separate toilets and front row seating arrangements have also been made at the airport.

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The passenger traffic at the airport has thrived over the years. The year 201819 recorded a rising air traffic growth at 69

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and two Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks have also been provided.

Provision of an additional 100 passenger three-seater chairs and 200 passenger baggage trolleys have been made available at the terminal building for the convenience of the passengers.

A low cost tea/coffee counter has also been operationalised in the Security Hold Area (SHA) in addition to the existing snacks bar counter. The facility of e-tourist visa on arrival and money exchange counter are now being provided to the commuters in the arrival area.

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Gaya Airport is ranked among the top 5 CSI rated airports in the year 2018 the airport with an approximate figure of 2,02,450 passengers. The traffic grew by 9.02% and difference figure now stands at 23,053 passengers.

Gaya Airport showcased more than 12.58% increase over the last year in aircraft movements. Growing at an exponential rate, the airport is expected to incorporate additional flights in the coming time.

airport. Some of its worth-mentioning achievements include basic strip grading, wall-to-wall levelling, maintenance and cleanliness of the operational area through mechanical means.

To make checking-in at the airport a worthwhile experience, six counters have been made Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE) enabled

LOCAL ARTWORKS

The artwork at Gaya Airport brings out the same essence as the state.

Being the enlightenment place of Lord Buddha, the check-in area displays pictures of different phases of his life and places relevant to him. Through an array of pictures displayed at the airport, one comes across Buddha’s birth place – Lumbini near (Kathmandu, Nepal), the Enlightenment place (Bodhgaya, Bihar), place of first sermon at Saranath (near Varanasi) and his salvation place at Kushinagar where a Greenfield Airport is also supposed to be built. The artwork highlight the traditions of the State and aims to promote local and regional tourism.

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AIRPORT ATTRACTIONS

The Golden Buddha Statue sitting at the visitors area is the main attraction and has lately developed into a selfie point for passengers. Other eyecatching installations at the airport is the Buddha statue made of white marble and Vijayanta Tank that are placed just outside the terminal building. Gaya Airport stood second in Category-3 in the recently held Independence day-best decorated airport competition.

NEW INITIATIVES GALORE

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Mr. Dilip Kumar joined AAI as the Airport Director on July 7, 2015. He holds a B.Sc. Engg. degree from NIT, Jamshedpur and PGDIM, PGDOM and MBA from IGNOU, New Delhi.

He has been instrumental for various projects like segregation of domestic and international arrival and departure at Gaya Airport like mutation of 800 acres of land out of 900 acres at the airport, completion of runway recarpeting work on time and getting its approval from DGCA. Prior to his posting as the Airport Director he has served at various airports named CSIA, Mumbai (EnggElectrical project division), IGIA, Delhi (international cargo terminal) and NSCBIA, Kolkata (maintenance division).

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Providing convenience

AAI, in association with Lifeline Multispecialty Hospital, has setup a Medical Inspection Room in visitor’s area. Child care facilities and Prayer room cum Monk’s lounge has also been setup to provide enhanced comfort and serene atmosphere to the travellers.

The airport under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has provisioned one Advanced Life Support System Ambulance (ALSA) and four Basic Road ambulances, which have been procured and will be handed over to the District Administration soon. Moreover,

Gaya Airport was ranked among the top 5 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rated airports in the year 2018 and third place in the recent survey conducted from January-July 2019.

ONGOING PROJECTS

The construction of the state-of-art Control Tower is in progress at the airport. The work of replacement of DVOR and new DVOR building is also in progress. The 220kV roof mounted solar panel on terminal and ancillary buildings is going to be completed soon.

FUTURE ENDEAVOURS

The work of extension of existing apron with the addition of two aircraft parking stands and a taxiway is going to start soon at the airport. Some of the future targets include extension of terminal building, cargo complex, renovation of reserved lounges and passenger toilets in terminal building and cityside landscaping while meeting the growing demand. Trying to reach new laurels as compared to the previous financial year, Gaya Airport aims to set several other benchmarks in the coming years.

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THE PALATIAL REMODELLING OF

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ver the years, Chennai in Tamil Nadu has evolved into a city that is open to new ideas even though it remains in the tight embrace of its age-old culture and lifestyle. Gateway to Tamil Nadu's fascinating destinations, Chennai Airport has been witnessing tremendous passenger traffic growth over the years, following which, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to facelift the airport.

Spanning across 1318.21 acres, Chennai Airport is the fourth biggest airport in terms of passenger movement in the country. The architecture for the new airport expansion is set to demonstrate the elegant modern terminal with integrated new ideas and technology.

PURPOSE

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The growing passenger footfall has necessitated the revamp of Chennai International Airport, which will provide a higher level of comfort to passengers

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The purpose of the modernisation of Chennai Airport, Phase-II is to handle the ever increasing air passenger traffic both International and Domestic, thus providing higher level of comfort to the commuters. A master plan was developed with a vision and framework for the long term to build a swanky world-class airport factoring in the limitations and challenges. The existing Domestic Terminal T-2 with an area of 19,250Â sqm has been dismantled and AAI_Official

phase 1 work is underway. International Terminal T-3, with an area of 42,300 sqm is set to be demolished and rebuilt after commissioning of Phase 1 work of Phase II modernisation.

DESIGNING

The upgrade will witness the integration of the airside corridor for seamless ďŹ&#x201A;ow, augmentation of contact bays, integration of multi-level mechanised car park and metro rail.

Constructing a brownfield airport in the middle of a fully functional airport called for several levels of planning, deliberations and brainstorming to evolve a plan that was both efficient as well as dynamic. The project planning team played a vital role not restricting itself to simply scheduling and monitoring.

engineering, landscape architecture, economic planning, cost consulting, project management and construction management. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will be the executing agency for the airports upgradation project.

The new building will be divided into domestic and international section of the departure side. One of the international gate and the associated boarding bridges will be designed as

a swing gate that will allow sufficient flexibility and capacity to manage the flow of passengers.

Concept

The amalgamation of the design principles and the site environmental imperatives helped envisage a structure that can reflect Chennaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban setting in a visually aesthetic manner within the contemporary Indian work culture paradigm.

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AECOM, the American multinational engineering consulting firm will be providing all the professional, technical and management support in areas of transportation, water and urban development, geo-technical, energy, environment, master planning,

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Constructing a brownfield airport in the middle of a fully functional airport called for several levels of planning The design of the roof is most important as the structure will boast saree pleats design of iconic Bharatanatyam dance costume. The fabric-like roof will lightly sit above the terminal creating ripples and layers of curvature. On the south and north elevation, the terminal roof will have a dramatic long gentle curve in line with the existing Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. The glazed facade will be upright for the ease of construction and maintenance. Solid panels will be introduced in the east and west facade to achieve the window wall ratio as per the GRIHA Council - Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment requirements. Various eco- friendly

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materials have been planned to be used in the construction of the building.

Design Thought

Chennai is a land of distinctive variation with regards to music, dance forms, habits and customs. Tamil culture is expressed in its language, music, dance, theatre, and other art forms and will be reflected in the design to impart exclusive indigenous character to the terminal. It will also give a platform to the artisans of Tamil Nadu for promoting the local handicrafts. Few traditional features have been incorporated as part of its design features.

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Interior Design

Various murals and wall arts have been created depicting the local theme using traditional materials.

In a region as diverse and culturally vibrant as Tamil Nadu, simple expression of colour holds together the multitudes of outlooks, lifestyles and traditions. The inspiration can be seen in the roof that has a combination of cobalt blue and bronze.

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Organic Shape Feature Columns The feature columns have also been designed organically to create a visual effect of a tree.

A unique traditional pattern/form of drawing, which as per belief brings prosperity to the household, this art form has been incorporated with the modernistic design of the terminal building as a part of flooring pattern and ceiling design.

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4. Demonstration of the MLCP 5. Security Hold Area

Passenger Boarding Bridges

Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) are increasingly being seen as a style statement at various airports. These are efficient and safe ways for passengers to board an airplane in all weather condition. Capable of manually or

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Airport to construct Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facilities ensuring multi-model connectivity .The present 1200 car parking capacity will increase to 3000 on commissioning of MLCP. The buildings will accommodate car parking area with balance space within the building to be utilised as commercial space. The existing circulation of the airport parking lot, within which these parcels sit to be re-designed so that traffic circulation is integrated with the building design while serving the needs of the airport terminal building.

TOWARDS A MODERNIsED PATH

automatically extending, retracting and rotating to facilitate safe docking with commercial aircraft, the apron drive PBB will be installed at Chennai Airport.

door's sill height, which oscillates during aircraft loading and unloading. The PBBs can be controlled using an onboard console.

Advanced Automatic Levelling Systems will enable the bridge floors to rise or go down in accordance with the aircraft

Multi-level Car Parking

AAI has demarcated 16390 m2 of land in two parts at Chennai International

The assimilation of the elevated modernisation that was much needed, Chennai Airport is going to be facelifted with all modern facilities for the comfort of all commuters.

As the most busiest AAI airport, the expansion at Chennai Airport was long due because of its multi-fold requisite.

Once constructed, the facade will create an impact of its own and will surely be considered one of the iconic infrastructures of our time.

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Try to eliminate distractions in your room at bedtime, such as light shining in through a window

If you fly frequently and jet lag is a problem, consider seeing a sleep specialist or a psychologist

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hether you are starting your trip or returning from it, nothing puts a halt on your holidays more like jet lags do. Jet lag, which is scientifically known as desynchronosis, is a temporary disorder causing a number of physical and emotional barrier to your trip. Some of the symptoms of jet lag include anxiety, constipation, diarrhoea, confusion, dehydration, headache, irritability, nausea, indigestion, difficulty in concentrating, sweating, coordination problems, dizziness, daytime sleepiness, malaise and even memory loss. Some individuals report additional symptoms,

such as heartbeat irregularities and increased susceptibility to illness.

Jet lag does eventually dispel as your internal clock resets to the new time zone youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in, but sometimes it can take your body too long to settle. Somehow, there are ways to mollify jet lag but it does take some work. These simple tips can help your body clock adjust to the new time zone: Relax your schedule: Try to relax your rigid schedule before your flight. Having a rigid routine of eating and sleeping will make it harder to adjust to new time zones.

A good night sleep before you fly: Last minute changes to your routine will only make it harder to adjust to new time zones, and getting a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep before your flight will leave you better equipped to cope with jet lag.

Avoid arriving at night: If possible, opt for a flight which arrives in daylight. This will make it easier for you to stay awake.

Avoid alcohol: The effects of alcohol at altitude will increase tiredness and cause dehydration, making it even harder to beat the inevitable jet lag.

No consumption of Sleeping Pills: Relying on sleeping pills for long-haul flights is a bad idea. It will just leave you feeling fuzzy when you land.

About the Author

Dt. Shikha Mahajan is a Certified Nutritionist, Certified Metabolism Specialist and an Intuitive Eating Counsellor, with a private virtual practice.

Her philosophy is that a healthy diet is not about staying thin, strict diet plans or depriving oneself of their nutritional needs.

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