Hello 6E Inflight Magazine - IndiGo Airline December 2019

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What can be a better month than December to groove the night away, gorge on hot and yummy delicacies and go on a well deserved vacation? It is the season to celebrate and to spread the same feeling, the December issue of HELLO 6E brings to you an assortment of stories which will keep you enthralled as you travel with us; whilst our new pre-booked menu, exclusively launched online, shall add a melange of flavours on your palette!

There is a lot more to explore in this issue of Hello 6E, as we go about exploring some of our new destinations, domestic as well as international, while discovering some interesting facets of these exciting locations. Melaka is a charming little city of Malaysia and a melting pot of cultures, brilliantly captured in our inside pages. Thamel in Kathmandu is

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a shopping paradise for travellers and our story helps you to experience the street shopping in Thamel. A detailed tour of Turkey's 4000 year old pottery business gives you another reason to visit the country. For Myanmar, we give you five different ways to explore the country.

The attraction of our Girl Power section is Dutee Chand, the professional sprinter and current national champion, who shares with our readers her hopes and aspirations. Explore the city of Kolkata through the eyes of renowned bollywood actor Vidya Balan. A quick look at some of the upcoming literature festivals would help our readers to prepare their travel itineraries accordingly.

And last but not the least, an article on the problem and suggested measures for air pollution by an expert will surely attract the attention of many.

As we approach the end of a successful year, we, at IndiGo, wish you all the fun, merriment and joy and a very Happy New Year.

Stay Travellous

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A glimpse of domestic and international destinations of IndiGo network

Shopping at Thamel will tickoff everything in your checklist

96 Cool merchandise exclusively for IndiGo passengers

OffBeat

An off beat approach to explore various destinations of IndiGo network

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DownTown Discover Turkey's unique pottery and a historic past

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GirlPower Showcasing women achievers from all walks of life

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Presenting White colour through a range of photos

MyCity MyWay

Explore Kolkata through the eyes of Vidya Balan

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Viewpoint Discovering Myanmar through five different angles

88 Green Intentions Focussing on environmentrelated issues

Start Here.

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Retail therapy There's no therapy like retail therapy. So we bring you a variety of fun and functional products that you can buy as soon as you land. Make sure you don't miss out.

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around the world News from the world featuring interesting aspect of the world including travel, events/festivals, new book/film releases, and tech.

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bu Dhabi's Yas Island has introduced world's tallest indoor climbing wall and biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber as part of the adventure zone Clymb Abu Dhabi, creating two new records. While the wall is 43 metres high, the flight chamber is a massive 10 metres wide and 25 metres high.

elebrating craft and design, InHerit, the two-day festival (December 7-8, 2019) presents the timeless classic and the edgy contemporary on the same platform in collaboration with FDCI and the Embassy of Czech Republic in India.

The festival will take place at the verdant lawns of Sunder Nursery Heritage Park in New Delhi. It will bring together over 150 hand-picked exhibitors, including master craftsmen, shilp gurus, artisans, retailers, exporters and women entrepreneurs.

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rone deliveries are now real. Taking a giant leap in drone delivery services, a M2 Drone developed by a leader in drone technology delivered prescribed medicines to two customers in North Carolina on November 1. Though the newly developed drone flew autonomously, it was also monitored by a remote operator. Drone deliveries will add a lot to various services as they are more accurate and quick.

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ood is history distilled into culture and lives beyond the confines of modern geographies. Gurugram's newly opened Lahori Gate restaurant pays a tribute to the exquisite spices of Amritsar and Lahore through its spread of delicacies. Showcasing the best of hospitality, the restaurant is a gastronomic melting-pot reflecting the blend of regional inspirations.

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n Lyon, France, a new museum, the Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie, has been opened where you can eat all the exhibits. The museum, dedicated to French Cuisine, honours everything that fell under the umbrella of French cooking, which was named a World Intangible Heritage by UNESCO in 2001 and it aims to promote health and nutrition, along with the cuisine.

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apan is all set to add a 20-metre high Godzilla attraction in a theme park on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, touted as the largest in the world. This attraction will be added in the summer of 2020 at Nijigen no Mori theme Park, and will be known as 'Godzilla Interception Operation'.

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ursat Ceylan, a visually impaired Turkish entrepreneur and engineer, has invented a smart cane incorporated with Google Maps and voice technology, which helps blind people navigate with ease. The cane has an ultrasonic detector that will help sense objects which could obstruct the path and notify the user, thus preventing them from bumping into things that cannot be detected with regular canes.

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ucy Hughes, a product design student, has created MarinaTex, a biodegradable plastic made from fish waste, like scales and skin.

Inspired during a visit to a fish processing plant, the 24-yearold's creation has won her this year's James Dyson Award. This translucent material will degrade in four to six weeks.

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enoka has hanged herself is the new book written by Sharmistha Guptoo, published by Simon & Schuster India.

This romantic thriller brings out the dark side of human nature in a very interesting narrative. A writer, historian & film scholar, Sharmistha has written several books, including Bengali Cinema: An Other Nation.

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hio University’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is hosting an exhibition titled 'Ladies First: A Century of Women’s Innovations in Comics and Cartoon Art'. The show pays tribute to the experiences of the many female artists who have shaped the genre to trace its evolution from political cartoons to newspaper comic strips, underground 'comix' and graphic novels. The show will also highlights more recent work, including mainstream comics and contemporary comics.

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ay goodbye to plastic with corn bags. In search of a substitute to plastic bags that are harmful for the environment, packaging industry has come up with an alternative called the biodegradable corn bags. Many

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companies are producing and using these eco-friendly bags. The USP of these bags is corn, a biodegradable ingredient, that gets dissolved in the soil and does no harm to biodiversity.

ITLIE, on the Ozran Beach in Vagator, is a new Culinary Bar in North Goa to enjoy the lazy afternoon brunches and hours of Goa's pace of life.

With the coming together of Co-founders Tarun Sibal and Karrtik Dhingra, along with India's finest mixologist Yangdup Lama, the newly opened dining space explores the concept of Collaborative Cuisine.

FirstRow

A bird's-eye view of some domestic & international destinations of IndiGo

Surat

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Gujarat

Check List Eat Right

Plan it Right

Gifting Zone

IndiGo to surat www.goindigo.in

Fact Surat has the highest number of flyovers in India.

Best time to visit October to February

When in Surat, do try the traditional winterspecial dish undhiyu (mixed vegetable) that originated in the Surat region and the best place for undhiyu is The Gateway Hotel.

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Dumas Beach in Surat is the best place to relax. Go on a camel ride at sunset and enjoy the black sands of this beach away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Surat is renowned for its textile industry, thus the textile market in Rander Road is the place where you should go for clothes with exquisite embroidery and zari work.

Currency Indian Rupee

Population 4.46 million

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Singapore Fact Singapore's Night Safari is the first night zoo in the world.

Best time to visit February to April

Currency Singapore Dollar

Population 5.61 million

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IndiGo to Singapore www.goindigo.in

Check List Eat Right

Plan it Right

Gifting Zone

When in Singapore, do not miss the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle at Hawker Chan's in Chinatown Food Complex, one of the only hawkers to have received the coveted Michelin star.

Formula 1 fans can feel the rush of racing cars swishing past at the Singapore Grand Prix, taking place in September each year at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Being one of the major shopping hubs in the world, Singapore is known for its various shopping options.

Head to Orchard Road, the most popular shopping area here, and don't forget to pick orchid perfumes and trinkets dedicated to orchid.

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Tiruchirappalli

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For a rare and unique experience, head to Chellammal Man Paanai Samayal. Here food is cooked in mud pots fuelled by firewood, using hand-pounded spices and cold pressed seed oil.

Plan it Right

If historical architecture marvels excite you, head for a picnic at Kallanai Dam, the oldest working water regulator in India.

The ancient dam was constructed in the 2nd century AD. Gifting Zone

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Tamil Nadu

Fact Tiruchirapalli airport has one of the shortest runways in the country.

IndiGo to Tiruchirappalli www.goindigo.in

Best time to visit December to February

Currency Indian Rupee

Population 0.917 million

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Chinnar Bazaar is known for its exquisite woodwork like mats and baskets made of bamboo and cane, as well as, artifacts like metal ware, stone sculpture, pottery and paintings.

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Mysuru

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IndiGo to Mysuru www.goindigo.in

Karnataka

Fact Mysuru has the biggest walk-through aviary in India.

Check List Eat Right

Plan it Right

Gifting Zone

Best time to visit October to February

One of the most iconic sweets of Mysuru, the melt-in-the-mouth Mysore Pak was created in the royal kitchens of the city. The best place to have it is at the Guru Sweet Mart.

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When planning a trip to Mysuru, make sure to visit during the Dasara festival. While the festival is celebrated all across the country, none of them is as grand as the one celebrated here.

Head to the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation to buy traditional Mysuru silk sarees, which are known for their intricate golden threadwork and have been an identity of the city.

Currency Indian Rupee

Population 0.887 million

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Eat Right

Port Blair IndiGo to port blair www.goindigo.in

Fact India's only active volcano, Barren Island, lies 135 kms away from Port Blair.

Currency Indian Rupee

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Plan it Right

Bird watchers can head to Chidiya Tapu with over 60 species of birds. Do not miss the scenic sunset while you are on the island.

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Best time to visit October to May

Enjoy fresh local crabs, lobsters, red snappers and prawns at the most popular seafood restaurant in Port Blair, Lighthouse Residency, which is a favourite with the locals.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair is known for its coconut handicrafts where artifacts are made from discarded coconut shells, be it bowls, lampshades, vases, figurines and toys. The best place to get these handicrafts is Sagarika Government Emporium.

My first time was on an island.

CreativeWall

The Magic of Art "Everything you can imagine is real."

- Pablo Picasso And art is nothing but the manifestations of an artist's imagination, be it paint on canvas, drama performances on stage or even the perfect click of cameras, there are many outlets for art.

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Shopping rules at

Thamel Spices, Kashmiri Carpets, Prayer Flags and even trekking poles and yak-milk soap‌.you can tick-off everything in the shopping checklist at Thamel, the happening district of Kathmandu.

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Crowded yet intriguing, chaotic yet full of life‌.sounds interesting? These words describe a place where you can find everything that you require and Thamel is one such destination. Narrow streets with boho vibes, Thamel is a popular tourist destination with numerous shops selling trekking clothes, felt bags and hats, scarves, meditation bowls, paper lanterns and all sorts of other things made from handmade paper, Buddhist statues, jewellery, clothes and everything you can imagine. The shopping rules are the same, you can bargain when you have many items in your bags. Let us scroll through a list of items you can shop for in Thamel.

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Everything Woollen Produced from yak, sheep and cashmere wool, the goods sold in Thamel are comparatively cheaper to purchase. When in Thamel, you can shop for popular clothing items including Nepalese woolen hats (that cover the ears), woollen sweatshirts, waistcoat, gloves, slippers and shoes. And yes, if purchasing finer goods, do know the difference between pure cashmere and silk quality. Also, bargain hard.

Everything Traditional From mid-sized trinkets to bigger home dĂŠcor accessories, many items can grab eyeballs as one passes through the narrow streets of Thamel. Here, you can find some of the most famous handicrafts of Nepal including singing bowls, prayer wheels, pottery, kettles, door knockers, traditional masks, knives and a lot more.

Everything Aromatic You can't walk down a street in Nepal without smelling the rich incense that is used every morning to usher in a new day. Though most of the incense a few monasteries in Nepal that also comes from India make these incense. Another aromatic and China, there are item that can be purchased in Thamel is Nepalese Tea. Grown in the east of Nepal, this tea is comparable to ‘Darjeeling Tea’ from India. Tea from Maloom Tea Estate, Mist Valley Tea Industry and Gorkha Tea Estate are some of the popular ones.

Produced from yak, sheep and cashmere wool, the goods sold in Thamel are comparatively cheaper to purchase.

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Everything Adventurous Adrenaline reaches its peak as one comes across a wide range of adventure sports equipment in Thamel. There are many shops selling everything from mountaineering gear to sleeping bags, summit jackets and water filters. It is the perfect place to pick these items if you are planning to go on an adventure vacay with your friends.

It's true Getting There

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

Where to eat?

Everything Artistic IndiGo If you are looking to buy something to kathmandu authentic and traditional, then www.goindigo.in definitely pick Thangkas or Thankas.

These are traditional authentic Buddhist paintings made from embroidery. You can buy in Thamel. The place has dedicated pick in varied sizes ranging Khukuri stores selling elaborate from pocket size paintings designs. Traditional Khukuris come to walls hangings. If you with two small attachment blades, one want something premium, for sharpening the main blade and the opt for Thangkas made other as a pen knife. Approximate price with gold and silver thread of a khukuri knife can vary from `1000 mixed with silk. to 5000 depending upon the size.

Where to stay?

Everything Nepalese Khukuri, the long curved blade traditionally used by the Nepalese Gurkha soldiers is the best souvenir to

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

You can find anything you want in Thamel from high-class hotels to budget hostels.

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Get your Reading Glasses Ready!

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Meet your favourite authors, brush-up your writing skills and spend some days while exchanging ideas with some of the brightest minds....this makes for a perfect literary getaway. Lit-lovers will have plenty to celebrate as we round up a list of some of the best literature festivals across India.

Dates: January 16–19, 2020

Kerala Literature Fest Words... stories....ideas along with the beauty of Arabian shore.....yes, we are talking about Kerala Literature Festival. The cultural gathering brings together best artists, actors, celebrities, writers, thinkers, and activists for meaningful discussions on literature, art, cinema, culture, dance, music, environment, science, and technology.

Kozhikode

Line-up: Previous line-up included Ramachandra Guha, Richard Matthew Stallman, Shashi Tharoor, L Subramaniam, Arundhati Roy, Anita Nair and many others.

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Venue: Kozhikode, Kerala

Distance: Kozhikode is 93km from Kannur airport.

IndiGo to Kannur.

What more?

Kozhikode Beach Unwind yourself at this primary tourist destination. In January, the beach hosts Malabar Mahotsavam giving tourists a glimpse of rich Indian culture and traditions of Kozhikode.

Mannanchira Square If you are looking for a fairyland experience, head to Mannanchira Square. The place has a music stage, an open theatre, a musical fountain and many temples, mosques and ancient homes built around it.

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Distance: Park Street in Kolkata is around 20 km from Kolkata airport.

IndiGo to Kolkata.

Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival

Venue: Park Street, Kolkata

Dates: January 17–19, 2020

Some of the finest creative minds come together to discuss not just books but also music, art, film, and more. It is India's only literary festival created by a bookstore and is a true reflection of Kolkata's vibrancy of thought and its engagement with the literary world.

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Line-up: Previous speakers included Andrew Sean Greer, Ira Mukhoty, Devdutt Pattanaik, Ramchandra Guha, Rujuta Diwekar, Ravinder Singh, Upamanyu Chatterjee, Ravish Kumar, Naseeruddin Shah, Anuradha Roy, Rajmohan Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Shobhaa De, Seema Goswami, Anuja Chauhan and Ratna Pathak Shah.

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Kolkata

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Writers' Building Head to the building that has served as the office for writers of the British East India Company. It is one of the major landmarks of the city of joy.

India Museum It is one of the largest and oldest museums in India and also one of the oldest museums in world. Marvel at the beauty of rare collections of Mughal paintings, armour and ornaments in the museum.

Venue: Diggi Palace, Jaipur

Distance: Diggi Palace is approximately 10 km from Jaipur airport.

IndiGo to Jaipur.

Line-up: Past speakers have ranged from Nobel Laureates J.M. Coetzee, Orhan Pamuk and Muhammad Yunus, Man Booker Prize winners Ben Okri, Margaret Atwood and Paul Beatty, Sahitya Akademi winners Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, M.T. Vasudevan Nair and many more.

Dates: January 23–27, 2020

Jaipur Literature Festival

Jaipur What more?

Amber Palace

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If you have fascination for feast of ideas...head to beautiful Diggi Palace to witness one of the greatest literary shows on Earth. The festival is a platform for greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers to champion the freedom of expression. Every year the festival hosts nearly 2,000 speakers and over a million of book lovers.

Made entirely of red sandstone and white marble, this UNESCO World Heritage Site leaves visitors spellbound with its beautiful carvings, precious stone and mirror work.

City Palace If you wish to see fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, head to City Palace which is still home to last ruling royal family.

The palace also houses Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

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Distance: Begumpet is 33km from Hyderabad airport.

IndiGo to Hyderabad.

Venue: Begumpet, Hyderabad

Hyderabad Literary Festival

Dates: January 24–26, 2020

Creative... multi-disciplinary and multi-lingual.....all stands true for Hyderabad Literary Festival that draws over a hundred writers, artistes, academicians, scholars, publishers. The festival focuses on one Indian language in each edition with Malayalam in focus for 2020.

Nagaland

What more?

Ramoji Film City

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Events: Talks, conversations, panel discussions, readings, workshops, exhibitions, book launches, cultural programme and events for college students and schoolchildren.

It is a perfect day outing for cinephiles.

Take the live studio tour through the iconic sets where some of the country’s biggest films have been shot.

Golconda Light & Sound Show Take time out and make a trip to the 600-year-old Golconda Fort for the interactive Sound and Light show which highlights the intrigue and cloak and dagger-filled history of this iconic landmark.

Their night time guided tour is also highly recommended.

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Melaka own

History lives in Melaka’s weathered monuments and unique cuisine, while the present and future throb in its lively nightlife and luxe high rises and luxury hotels.

europe Minted in the Past

Words Gustasp & Jeroo Irani

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In the charming little coastal city of Melaka, south of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the past does not languish in crumbling monuments but is out there – in the narrow little alleys, temples, mosques and forts‌ An intangible aura of mystery clings to Melaka and its origins are as romantic as its present. The city was founded by a Sumatran prince, Parameshwara, in the 15th century and thanks to its strategic location on the Malacca Straits, the pretty little town became the most important port in Southeast Asia. Chinese merchants arrived in the early 1400s, followed by Indian traders of Tamil origin (responsible for Chetty culture). Soon, colonial European powers began to eye the prosperous little port and the Portuguese arrived in search of spices. Then came the Dutch who controlled Melaka for over 300 years and the British took over in 1824. After a few twists and turns in its history, Melaka was integrated with Malaysia on August 31, 1957.

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A melting pot of cultures Today, Melaka remains a crucible of Malay culture. Its delightful melange of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and Islamic architecture has been largely preserved and peopled by the wraiths of the past who seem to strut around as though participating in a stage play.

With its abundance of cultures and cuisines, Melaka is one of Malaysia’s most fascinating melting pots…and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has a glitzy 21st century facet, too – of thrusting high rises, luxury hotels and the 110m tall Taming Sari Revolving Tower which affords a panoramic view.

The past lurks just round the corner in Melaka - whether it’s the clean 17th century lines of Stadthuys, once the official residence of Dutch governors and now a museum; the ruins of a noble Portuguese fortress; the sixteenth century St Paul’s Church where the remains of St Francis Xavier were enshrined before being shipped to Goa or any of the remnants of a forgotten past like the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and Dato Shamsuddin Mosque, the oldest in a country in which Islam is the predominant

religion.

Stop by the impressive Sultanate Palace, a wood replica of Sultan Mansur Shah’s 15th century palace, and the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum.

Alluring lanes Amble down Jonker Walk, a mosaic of alleys lined with shops spilling with antiques and curios that put a price on an abandoned past. The shops are interspersed with linen-less eateries, a redpillared Chinese prayer hall, a Chinese Medical Therapy Centre, and a Baba Nonya house with intricately carved windows.

The secret alleys of the city beckon the visitor and the ideal way is to trundle along in gaily bedecked trishaws reminiscent of preening Las Vegas show girls. The owners will relate tales of love lost and regained of a time when the city brimmed with untold wealth. Another

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delve into oft told legend is about St Francis Xavier.

On one occasion, during the course of his missionary work, his fragile boat tossed and pitched on a stormy sea like a horse at a rodeo. He dipped his crucifix in the ocean to calm it but lost it in the heaving waves.

St Francis prayed intently for the return of the crucifix and the next day, a crab lumbered ashore with the crucifix on his crusty back. “To this day, we can see this species of crab with a cross on its back,� he says, his eyes aglow with faith.

Flavourful travel It is over dinner at a Nonya restaurant (Nonya cuisine enjoys nation-wide popularity) where the fare is a mix of Chinese, Malay and a dash of Indian spices that one realises how seamless is the melding of cultures in Melaka.

At Restaurant Peranakan, for instance, Peranakan antiques like a wedding sedan

The Melaka Trishaw The pedal-powered Melaka trishaw, decked up in fairy lights and etched with cartoon characters, trundles along to the plaintive strains of Chinese love ballads as well as thumping Bollywood and pop music.

The Melaka River Cruise Drift down the Melaka river in the day, taking in the sights of the city. Or embark on a night cruise and get an eyeful of the city strung with fairy lights.

The Baba and Nonya Heritage Museum Located in a period town house, this museum gives one a glimpse of Peranakan or Straits Chinese culture. Take a guided tour of the museum for a peek into old Malacca.

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and a wedding bed set the tone for a meal that snares the taste buds and the senses. Their calamari fritters and sambal prawns make for some hefty delectable bites of living history. Indeed, the choice is vast in terms of Nonya restaurants in Melaka, depending on whether you want a classy one in a luxury hotel or where locals slurp their laksa (a spicy noodle soup spiked with chicken, fish and prawn) and relish the flavour.

Melaka has more to offer – an atmospheric Chinatown with traditional shop houses whose faded exteriors are an engaging contrast in a country whose cities are shiny and have a newly minted air. Some have been converted into boutiques and cafes, and at night, an atmospheric night market and bars amp up the fun in this city of colonial grandeur.

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fact File Melaka is the third smallest state of Malaysia.

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Handmade, historic & contemporary While haggling over an intricately carved piece of blue pottery in Istanbul's colourful Grand Bazaar, do take out some time to visit the tiny village of Avanos which is the centre of Turkey's pottery business today.

Words Sudipto De

Nestled on the banks of Turkey's longest river Kizilirmalk (also known as the Red river), Avanos' status as a pottery stronghold is ably assisted by the presence of red clay along with white clay procured from the three volcanoes: Erciyes, Hasan and Melendiz. These volcanoes have also helped shape the landscape of Cappadocia today, creating the mushroom hills and fairy chimneys that tourists from all over the world flock to see. The landscape, created by millenia of erosion is dotted with caves where paintings from the pre-Christian era still exist. Although the evenings are a photographer’s delight as the last rays of the sun illuminate the landscape, it is the mornings when the city truly comes alive as scores of hot air balloons launch across the valley.

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Head to the Kapadokya Seramik, a two-storey workshop located about an hour's drive away from Cappadocia's Kayseri Erkilet Airport where owner Umut Atlandla, whose family has been in this business for over two centuries, welcomes you in.

After serving a refreshing cup of thick black Turkish coffee, he launches into a theatrical demonstration of how important pottery was in the era of the Hittites. As it was one of the main professions and economies, young men were supposed to have learnt the art of pottery before asking for any of the ladies hand for marriage. Courtship used to take place over a specially made cup for keeping candies.

Umut's younger nephew Emin, it seems, won't have much problem impressing the ladies as he sits over the good old potter's wheel and kick starts it, using his skillful hands to shape the wet clay into a jug. If interested, you can also get on the wheel and try out some pottery.

The next part of the process involves the baking of these pottery items before they are embellished with specific designs that denote ancient traditions.

There are horses (Cappadocia being known as the land of horses) imprinted on the goblets and chalices, ceramics for by women with natural colours, including family use having the motifs of 'Tree Copper compounds for black, Iron for the of Life' and exquisite teacups adorned reds and browns, Copper for the blues and with pomegranates (traditional signs greens. of fertility in ancient Turkey). Most of this intricate paintwork is done The shop has shelves upon shelves filled with brightly coloured ceramics. But the highest selling item in Umut's underground treasure trove is the 4000-year-old Hittitian Sun wine decanter and these have quite a bit of history attached with them. The Hittite Empire, established around the 17th century BC in Anatolia (present-day Cappadocia), was instrumental in promoting wine across Turkey and making it a profitable industry, even establishing proper laws around its production and sale.

Iznik pottery, the traditional blue pottery, is a type of fritware made from combining quartz sand with ground glass.

As the Hittites worshipped the Sun God and considered wine to be a drink of the Gods, the decanter was shaped like the sun. The jug's shape also has a practical purpose. As most of those being served were kings and

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members of the royalty, the ring is passed through the arm and rested on the shoulder before pouring the wine in a bent down position, as Umut demonstrates quite theatrically. Although they are traditionally done up in colours of black and gold with animal motifs and geometrical designs, today fritware made from combing quartz sand with they are made in an array of colours and ground glass. As the glass is heated, it melts sizes which range from as small as 750 and helps to hold the structure together. ml to the larger ones measuring well over Cobalt was one of the original colouring 10 litres. agents but under the rule of Sulyman the Magnificent from 1540 to 1555, sage green Another door opens onto a room with and pale purple were also used along with the traditional blue pottery. Also known turquoise. as Iznik pottery (named after a town in Western Anatolia), this style is much Although you might find the atelier to be an more recent and dates back to the 15th overwhelming place, try to get some of the best deals to take back home. century when the Ottomans started patronising works of porcelain ceramics from China. Slowly it spread all over the empire and remnants can be found to this date at the Topkapi Palace. Unlike much of the earlier style, Iznik is a type of

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The Artist's Palette Ancient men used a combination of ochre, hematite, manganese oxide and charcoal to draw red and yellow paintings in caves. Soon artists started mixing linseed oil and egg yolk with dry pigments, and post World War II, artificial resins were invented to make paint.

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Waterfalls Home to some of the wettest places on earth, the complex, hilly terrain of Meghalaya houses idyllic waterfalls.

Take this trail to discover some of the state’s awe-inspiring wonders.

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Clouds float over the soaring mountains dressed in dense subtropical foliage.

Monsoon rains give birth to new cascades along the winding paths. Deep inside the thick jungle, root bridges connect the fragile banks of rainfed rivers. Nearby, men and women, dressed in colourful attire look for their daily catch of fish in glassy, turquoise blue waters. This is Meghalaya.

Wei Saw Dong Falls The 20-minute climb downhill through the forests of Cherrapunji – or, Sohra, as locals call it – makes for an incredibly sublime trail along the semi-paved path to the waterfall. Nature unravels its music along the way, with the sounds of birds chirping, dancing leaves and the faint hiss of the waterfall ahead.

The path divides into two. On the left, when the waterfall suddenly appears along the hike, looming over a guardian tree, travellers – standing on a muddy viewpoint – marvel at the spectacular beauty.

Turquoise blue water gushes down moss-clad rocky outcrops, creating not one but three tires. Wei means ‘pool’ and saw dong loosely translates to ‘squareshaped’ in local Khasi language. Garbed with boulders, on the right, local villagers have built a 70-90 degree trail with bamboo stalks. It leads to the bottom pool, which marginally appears to be a square. Crystal clear, the blue-green base pool is quite inviting to the naked eye. However, bathing is not advised.

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Rainbow Falls When travellers began frequenting the jungles of Meghalaya, it was partly thanks to the Umshiang Double Decker Root Bridge in Nongriat. Hundreds of years ago, when bamboo bridges were fragile to heavy rains, villagers found a creative solution. Grown along the river banks, the roots of Ficus elastica – Indian rubber fig tree – were twisted, allowing them to grow and merge. Some years later, it created a sturdy bridge. In Nongriat, a parallel second deck was built as an answer to tackle the submerging first layer by the gushing rivers.

fact File When they are grown strong enough, a root bridge can carry the weight of about 50 people at a time.

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Vehicles can come up to Tyrna, a locality near Sohra. From Tyrna, 3,500 steps descend to the root bridge. Climb uphill for another hour and a half through an earthy path paved with crippled stones.

The roaring sound of the water finally appears as a pearl-white stripe which thunders down the rock to sparkle a warm blue base pool. On a good day, bright sun rays hug the shattered rock and reflect a beautiful rainbow, giving rise to its name – Rainbow Falls.

fact File Weinia Falls Out of the usual tourist trail, this murky cataract of water grabbles down the slippery rocks and step-like structures full of mossy grandeur. During monsoon, the falls come alive, almost ferocious, with a thundering sound and bubbles of water scattering outside to welcome the occasional visitor. Weinia Falls is one of the three falls in Nongkhnum Island. It sits on the northern side.

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Day visitors can drive from Shillong, a three-hour drive along the highway, which passes through cloud-hugging mountains and villages nestled in the banks of the Kynshi River. The river bifurcates into the Phanliang River and the Namliang River, creating Nongkhnum Island, which is home to about 14 households. Here, cowboys run past herds of cattle and fishermen flock to the sandbanks to while away the wee hours in the morning. The perennial beauty of Weinia Falls last throughout the year.

The autumnal sun appears after October where it creates a rainbow on both sides of the waterfall.

Nongkhnum is the second largest river island in Asia.

Day visitors can drive from Shillong, a three-hour drive along the highway, which passes through cloudhugging mountains and villages nestled in the banks of the Kynshi River.

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fact File The three hilly regions of Meghalaya – Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills – are home to Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities.

Phe Phe Falls A highway from Dawki (a border town near India-Bangladesh border, which is famous for the crystal clear Umngot River) connects you to the state capital Shillong. Along the way are mesmerising views of the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, with golden paddy terraces and carpets of green on rolling hills. Once in a few kilometres, a village market pops up, giving glimpses into the life of the indigenous Jaintia community.

Walking past the bamboo cottages, twirl in a canoe to cross the small stream that flows past the grasslands dotted with purple wildflowers.

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The trek to Phe Phe Falls begins 20 kilometres south of Jowai, the headquarters of West Jaintia Hills. Walking past the bamboo cottages, twirl in a canoe to cross the small stream that flows past the grasslands dotted with purple wildflowers. The 30-minute trail involves the crossing of a shallow stream by foot. The trail offers stunning vistas of the deodar-clad forests and tablelands home to tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes).

A walk downhill unravels the magical Phe Phe Falls. Weary travellers can swim in the icy-cold azure blue base pool. In Jaintia language, phe phe means ‘paradise’.

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Krang Suri Falls A detour from the main road, about 10 kilometres south of Phe Phe Falls is Krang Suri Falls. Over the years, its popularity grew bigger, thanks to drone videos and Instagram pictures of the outpouring cascades which give birth to the shimmering blue pool. The trail from the parking lot is 20 minutes long through a quaint stony path. Inch towards the falls to hear the inviting, rumbling sound of the falling water.

Dressed in warm blue tones and shades of aqua green, the sight of the base pool is quite tempting. More adventurous souls swim in the shallow pool up to the rocky outcrop, which sits behind the falls – a relaxing place to enjoy the cascading water. Atop the falls are colourful wooden boats to whirl around and soak up the dazzling atmosphere surrounded by greenery. Nearby in the parking lot, local women serve sakin gata – steamed sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaves. Overnight camping is allowed at the site.

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Each

MILE MAKES you

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In her 23-year-old life, Dutee Chand has seen it all and has stood up to all the challenges. She is now a symbol of empowerment for women all across India.

Clocking 11.22 seconds in the 100m recently, Dutee is prepared to break the 11.15 seconds barrier to reach Tokyo 2020. In this conversation with Boria Majumdar, she shares the way forward for her in the next few months.

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Boria - You have recently clocked 11.22 seconds. How determined are you to make it to Tokyo and how important is it for you?

Dutee - Tokyo remains my dream and I will do everything I can to make it to the Olympics. If I am able to touch the 11.15 seconds qualification time, it will be my second Olympics after Rio. Every athlete dreams of going to the Olympics. You want to be among the best in the world for only they make it to the Olympics. I

am no different. It is the greatest sports event and to participate in the Olympics in front of a packed stadium is to live a dream. I don’t know if I will make it, but one thing is for certain, there will not be any dearth of effort on my part.

Boria - Dutee your life is an extraordinary tale of struggle. How difficult has it been for you and how have you managed to cope with it all?

Dutee - Every person has his or her share of challenges in life. I have had mine. Yes, there have been occasions which have been very difficult but never have I given up on things. I have always fought hard for I believe there is justice at the end of it all. In 2014, when I was banned I knew it would be hard for me and I felt very upset and frustrated. But I needed to be patient and kept on fighting. The truth is I never gave up. With the help from family and friends I fought back and eventually won the case at CAS. As far as my relationship is concerned, I have recently spoken about it in Bengaluru. It has been legalised in India and there was no reason for me to keep things hidden from friends and family.

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Accolades I hope others who are in a similar relationship feel strong seeing me say it in public and if there are women who need to speak out they should now feel the strength to do so.

Dutee Chand became the first Indian woman track-andfield athlete to clinch a gold medal at the World Universiade Championship 2019 in Naples. She won the medal in 100m race.

She finished second in the women's 200m final during Asian Games 2018. With the silver, Dutee ended India's 16-year wait for a medal in the women's 200m event.

Boria - For the longest time you did not have support to train and do things in a manner you would have liked to do.

Do you now have enough support from the government and from corporate India to train Boria - I had seen you a few years back at for Tokyo?

Gopi’s academy in Hyderabad. You seemed a little lost at that time. Now you are a different Dutee - Yes, things are much better now. person. There is a spring in your stride and you I have to thank my sponsor Puma for having seem confident and happy. What led to this come forward and helped me with gear, spikes, transformation? clothes and everything else I need. The Odisha Government has been a source of tremendous Dutee - Thank you. Yes the going was support in recent years and I have no reasons rough at that point but as I said earlier there to complain anymore. I don’t regret about will always be challenges. I had my share of anything. That’s not the way I look at things. struggle and I am glad I have been able to I am grateful for the support I have received deal with them. All I am now concerned with and I am grateful for what I have been able to is to keep myself in the best shape and make do. I have won the gold in the world university it to Tokyo. games and am close to making it to my second Olympics. How many can say that in India? You should always look at the brighter side of things. At present, I am fully focussed to make it to the Olympics. That’s what is my ambition and my dream at the moment.

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DuelAction

Duel Action Fasten your seat belts as we take you on a 360 degree ride through two IndiGo destinations. Standing tall in the two secondary colours of IndiGo, there’s Goa in one corner and Malé in another.

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MalÉ Down the history lane

The Church and Monastery of St Augustine were built in 1572 by 12 Augustines when they arrived in Goa and completed it in 1602 AD. The ruins of the 46 m high Bell Tower can be seen from some distance and attract visitors. The ruins of the church is one of the most go to places in Goa.

The National Museum of Maldives contains a well-labelled collection of historic artifacts that traces the history of the isolated islands. Items on display include weaponry, religious paraphernalia and household wares as well as many carved Arabic and Thaanaengraved pieces.

The foodie tales When you are in Morjim, stop for lunch at Laxmi 'family restaurant', among the best local food places you will find in Goa. Crab curry and grilled crab rubbed with local masala (tandoori crab) are their specialities, with tourists and locals queuing up to sample the fresh seafood here.

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Somewhat like a samosa or spring roll, Bis Keemiya is an interesting dish that makes a good snack.

It's a pastry filled with tuna/hardboiled egg, sliced onions and shredded cabbage.

The authenticity of the flavours makes it a must try food of Maldives.

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Enjoy the ride Give a break to the beaches and head out to the Mandovi river for a laidback river cruise.

You will get entry to the Carnival Village, a pre-boarding waiting area with King Momo and his Carnival Team with performances. It has food stalls, DJ, folk dances and sightseeing.

One of the islands that form a part of this atoll is the Vaadhoo Island. This spectacular island has been known as Sea of Stars that captures the attention of people all around the world. The sea glitters and glows in such a manner under the moonlight that it reflects the stars beneath with the wave laps.

For the night-angels The life 6-metre below the water is dingy and happening here. At Subsix, Per Aquum, Niyama, everything wears the ocean blue shade as you slip underneath the ocean.

Taste the delicacies, watch the shoal of eels swim past and enjoy every bit of your time here.

Whether you are looking for a colourful Goan sarong, curios to take home, or a cocktail to keep you going, all you need is available at Arpora Saturday Night Flea Market. Add lipsmacking food and DJ, this is one of the best places to visit at night.

For adventure junkies Visit Grande Island from where you will enjoy Dolphin spotting and chance to go fishing on the way. During the trip, enjoy adventure activities like snorkelling, swimming in the island. Next you can go to Hansa Beach to sunbath, play football, volleyball & dart games.

Swimming alongside the largest fish in the sea is one of the ultimate bucket-list experiences in the Maldives. The tour starts from MalĂŠ and you can enjoy watching the world's most endangered species there.

Recommendation: Airbnb and homestays can be good options for stay in Goa because they allow you to communicate directly with locals. You can stay in Mahibadoo at the Amazing Noovilu on Ari Atoll in the Maldives.

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Music sets the right mood for me

from any genre. Right from classical music (Hindustani, Carnatic or Western), Indian film music, regional language music, Western pop, Rock, Metal, World music, almost any genre, and it works. The only thing that matters is that the tone of the music must match the mood of the scene that I am writing. The lyrics don’t matter, since I zone them out in any case. Once the music sets the mood, and the key to the universe is opened, I can set pen to paper, or less metaphorically, set fingers to the keyboard!

Relationship with music My relationship with music has not been restricted to being only an inspiration to my writing. My marketing team, knowing my passion for music, came up with a brilliant idea for the release of my third book in 2013 (and the last of the Shiva Trilogy, The Oath of the Vayuputras).

All artists seek inspiration from various outlets, people and places, in order to channel their art.

An original music album, When it comes to me, my means of expression titled Vayuputras, was and writing, it has been music that has played a conceptualised, composed, seminal role. recorded and released in association with Times Music. The album featured While reading was my main hobby during my songs by artistes such as formative years, music too left a lasting impact.

Sonu Nigam, Taufiq Qureshi, And, in a lovely playout of childhood hobbies, Palash Sen, Bickram Ghosh, music and words work together in my craft as among many other greats. an author. When I write, I usually have some Perfectly encapsulating music playing in the background. The music music as well as providing the works like a key, opening up the universe that I backdrop to many incidents must witness and describe. The music could be in the books written by me, these special tracks revolved around important events like the Har Har Mahadev war speech in The Immortals of Meluha (my first book of the Shiva Trilogy).

We even made a music video for the

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When I write, I usually have some music playing in the background. The music works like a key, opening up the universe that I must witness and describe.

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and college, and was even the lead singer of a band in IIM Calcutta. We performed both Hindi and English songs. The English band was called Joka Bandstand. It got its name from the bus stop closest to IIM Calcutta!

And the bus that used to come all the way to Joka from central Calcutta was 12C (or in Bengali, Baro C). And that was the name of the Hindi band!

A collection of books authored by Amish Tripathi

Apart from the pleasures of being an author, few things in life can't match the high of singing on stage. One can just say, raise your hands, and the audience raises its hands and dances!

But yes, the downside is title track, which was played on TV channels that you cannot sing the across the country. It was indeed a moment to songs that you want to sing. cherish for me and my publisher, as it was for You have to sing the songs the very first time that an original soundtrack that the audience wants to had been made for a book series. The album hear. I loved singing ghazals was very well received. and slow songs, but if one sang those songs on stage, Child prodigy we would be subjected In fact, my relationship with music goes even to a kambal-pitai (only deeper. Many don’t know this, but I was a singer in my younger days. I sang in school someone who has lived in a hostel can know what this punishment is)! So, on stage, we sang popular songs like fast-paced Bollywood songs and the usual English chartbusters.

The only thing that matters is that the tone of the music must match the mood of the scene that I am writing. The lyrics don’t matter, since I zone them out in any case.

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So, I may not be a musician, but music certainly helps me hit the right notes, and brings me in perfect tune in my career as an author. And those of you rolling their eyes at the desperate attempts at wordplay in the previous sentence, my apologies! I wasn’t listening to music while penning this article!

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e colour Synonymous with purity and innocence, white is the colour of harmony as described in Feng Shui.

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For everything good and right, there is white! A colour that stands for purity, white is all about certainty, illumination and insight. If you love white, then you are definitely full of knowledge and love learning new things. The white colour also symbolises a fresh start.

MyCity MyWay

is a city of love for me‌

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Vidya Balan

has mesmerised fans in her demure role in Parineeta. Contrary to what many think, Parineeta was not her debut film.

Bhalo Theko, a Bengali film, established Vidya's long-lasting bond with Kolkata. One that has led her to, in her own words, "Keep coming back for more!"

After these two, she returned later to shoot Kahaani, Te3n and several others. But Vidya will "never have enough of Kolkata. Right from my first feature film, to Pradip Sarkar's Parineeta and even the character of Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa - all these characters at times make me feel I am a Bengali," she gushes and adds, "whenever I step out of the airport, I feel as if I have lived in Kolkata forever! My family teases me about my loyalty to Kolkata connecting it with my past life. If another film brings me an opportunity to explore another side to Kolkata, I will be back. When I am in Kolkata, I don't miss home that much."

In fact, Vidya seems to have what she calls, a 'kismet connection' with Kolkata. "Even before Bhalo Theko, I visited Kolkata for work with director Pradeep Sarkar, who wanted to make a music video with Madhabi Mukherjee and me. That was another experience in itself of interacting with her at her house. The way she spoke Bangla made me pick up my first words of this amazing language," Vidya recalls.

In fact, Vidya is often mistaken to be a Bengali.

"Everyone speaks to me in Bengali and I show off my Bengali wherever I can as I know songs, rhymes and slangs," she laughs.

She also credits her Bengali friends from the industry for introducing Kolkata to her and says, "From Pradeep da to Goutam da (director of Bhalo Theko, Goutam Haldar), I owe it to them for educating me on every nuance of this city steeped in culture, arts and history. My friend Shantanu Moitra, who randomly sends me Bengali songs. And above all, Sujoy Ghosh, who made me explore Kolkata like never before when we shot Kahaani and Te3n there."

Vidya has very clear favourites from the 'City of Joy'‌

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briefing

Vintage Vibes are so Prominent "When I first came to Kolkata, I remember putting up at Ramakrishna Mission at Golpark. My first interview happened there. No one knew me. Kolkata always opens its heart to me and I am a sucker for love. That hasn't changed. I love it when people say , 'Didi kemon acchhen? Ekta chhobi tulbo.' I am most impressed

by Kolkata's ability to marry the past and the present. Look at Park Circus! That place has Flury's alongside the hippest nightclubs!

Do not miss the rum balls at Flury's, chai in an earthen cup at Ballygunge Circular Road, Padmapukur, soda at Vivekananda Park.

When I drive past these places I feel strange that I was not born here; yet I know each of these places so well. I do think I have an alternative career as a tourist guide in Kolkata!"

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"People call it the 'City of Joy', but Kolkata will always be the 'City of Love' for me! One of my favourite things to do is to watch life go by whilst floating on a boat on the Hooghly. I think as a child I used to love Chingari koi bhadke and those lights on Howrah Bridge looked even more ethereal in real life! I think a boat ride on the Hooghly is just so romantic!

Especially when you cross Princep Ghat - you are right between the old Howrah Bridge and the new Vidyasagar Setu and wish time would just stop right there! Howrah Bridge is the best place to soak in Kolkata.

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Shop For Tradition "I come back with bagsful of sarees, much to my husband's annoyance! Taant, dhakai, baluchari, sonachari - oh you will be so spoilt for choice! Another very important item is Rangajaba sindoor. It is really the best!"

Try and be in Kolkata for at least one day during Pujo. My visit is never complete without visiting Kalighat. I think I was most fascinated by Kumhortuli. It is a labyrinth of lanes and bylanes crammed with idol makers' studios where gods are cast in clay. Its location is key to the fact that all idols of deities are cast in the clay found on the banks of the river Hooghly also known as ‘ganga-mati’ or the soil of the river Ganges. When we shot sequences of Kahaani there, I kept wanting to go back and Sujoy got pretty concerned and claimed some potter had done some magic on me!" (laughs)

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Shwedagon Pagoda Take in the grandeur of pagoda that is believed to have been built 2600 years ago. The stupa is encrusted with 7,000 diamonds, rubies, sapphires, topaz and emeralds and is a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Taukkyan War Cemetery If you are looking for a place with historical and political significance, this cemetery is the one.

With sombre graves of 6,374 allied soldiers and a memorial bearing names of around 27,000 soldiers, the cemetery is deemed to be the biggest in Myanmar.

National Museum of Myanmar With a large collection of Burmese art, history and culture, the fivestorey building gives a peek into the history and culture of the Burmese people. Do not miss visiting the Throne Room House with original and miniature models of thrones used by ancient Burmese kings.

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Kayaking If you like paddling, you should definitely see the sea life from water level in Kalaw. Paddle through Inle Lake in neoncoloured kayaks and experience the intriguing floating farms and stilt villages.

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Trekking From Kalaw Village to Inle Lake‌.opt for a trek. A one day trek takes you through a village named Taryaw, home to the Palaung people, whose eight generations live under one roof. On the way back, do not miss taking a dip in the cool water stream in the jungle.

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Kyay Oh Craving for some noodles and soup, try Kyay Oh – chicken and egg noodle soup during your trip to Mandalay. Made with rice noodles and broth of chicken bone, the dish is a popular Burmese food.

Ananda Pahto Shimmering across the plains, one can see the temple decorated with golden corn-cob. The base and terrace of the temple are decorated with 554 glazed tiles showing scenes from the Jataka.

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Mandalay Mont Di If you wish to eat like the Burmese, try Mont Di. The dish is made with fresh thin rice noodles, meat or chicken curry and onion.

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Lemon Fish Lip-smacking steamed fish with garlic and tangy lime is a musthave in Mandalay. The dish is known to be sweet, tangy, sour and little spicy.

Shwesandaw Paya Want to watch a sunset, head to Shwesandaw Paya. This pyramid style pagoda offers stunning 360-degree view of the surroundings. The terraces of the temple once had terracotta plaques depicting scenes from the Jataka.

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Handmade Parasols Bright, colourful and attractive, everyone must have heard of parasols from Pathein. These handmade umbrellas are most sought-after collectibles from Myanmar. To see the making of these umbrellas, head to Shwe Sar Umbrella Workshop.

Yoke the' These beautiful marionette puppets of Myanmar are a must-buy.

The puppets in action depict morals, victories and tales of wonder. Though popular in Yangon and Bagan, puppets can be bought from all cities of Myanmar.

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Though there is no silver bullet which can provide an immediate solution, the situation is not as hopeless as it appears. With the right set of sustained measures, a turnaround in air quality can be achieved in a few years.

After harvesting the paddy crop, the farmers in North India burn the residue as it is the cheapest way of clearing the fields quickly so that they can do the sowing for the next crop. Ordering farmers not to burn their crops is easy but is unenforceable. Change in cropping patterns away from paddy, though desirable for sustainable water

People walking the streets with N95 masks on, oddeven scheme coming into action for vehicles, schools shutting down to avoid further trouble....we're talking about that time of the year when air pollution becomes a major topic of discussion.

The problem exists throughout the year and the reasons are plenty. All that is required is some administrative measures and small steps by individuals to curtail air pollution.

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use and agriculture, is unlikely to happen in next few years even with the best of efforts. The Supreme Court of India got it right when it talked of paying farmers for the added cost of removing the crop waste from their fields instead of burning it. This is bound to work. The waste can be converted into briquettes that can be used in place of coal in thermal power plants to the extent of 10-20 per cent. If the government decides to purchase all the briquettes for the next four years at an attractive price, then market forces would deliver. Private investors would put up small village-level briquette making plants and would pay farmers an attractive price for the crop waste. The farmer would get some additional income. The thermal plants are using imported coal and would not incur any extra cost by substituting imported coal with briquettes.

Expecting Hope A major relief towards this direction is going to be the availability of BS 6 standard fuel across the country from the next year onwards. This is the present European standard and air pollution from automobiles is not a real issue in Europe now. In the next few years, automobile companies would be selling vehicles made for this fuel. The benefit from cleaner fuel would, however, not be felt for many years as the old vehicles would continue to be used. Old commercial vehicles – trucks, buses, tempos, threewheelers and taxis – cause far more pollution than personal vehicles. An option

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accelerate the transition. It can be done through internal cross-subsidy by the oil companies, or, by a subsidy from the government. The benefits from lower air pollution and the improved quality of life of women far outweigh the subsidy costs.

Once the gas grid covers all urban areas, it would be possible to provide gas for industrial and commercial uses without any restrictions to meet full demand. Such supply needs no subsidies.

Then the use of polluting fuels can be banned, and the ban becomes easily enforceable as the alternative clean fuel of gas is readily available.

The industrial activity also pollutes the air with the chemicals in the waste it generates. The consumption of industrial goods has the same impact. High numbers of PM2.5 in the air is worse in its effects on health and the chemicals in it are often correlated with a higher incidence of cancer.

An audit and mapping of wastes in the industrial clusters in the country would be the starting point for dealing with this problem. It should be started and completed at the earliest. Thereafter, costeffective waste management can be done to ensure that air pollution is reduced to the minimum, if not could be to offer an attractive cash incentive eliminated. Fortunately, the costs for trading in an old commercial vehicle and of waste management have been physically scrapped that. This would expedite declining and are affordable. There is the process of fleet replacement. Initially, all no option but to incur these costs for commercial vehicles of BS 1, 2 and 3 may the health of all. be taken up for scrapping. At this juncture, this would be the ideal stimulus for the auto In the last few years, there is better industry, which is experiencing a severe scientific knowledge of the sources of downturn. air pollution. A network of monitoring stations is in place. There is also a far Under the Ujjwala program, all households better understanding of what would are getting LPG cylinders and connections. work. The measures discussed above The vision is to have piped gas supply to could take India on the trajectory of a households in the cities and to use LPG rapid transformation towards getting cylinders for all rural households. If all clean air back. cooking in the country uses clean cooking energy, gas or electricity, then approximately (The author is a distinguished Fellow one-fourth of total air pollution would not at The Energy and Resources Institute, be there. The transition can now be achieved New Delhi. The ideas expressed here in about three years. A subsidy to reduce are of the author.) the gas cylinder price for the poor would

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Corporate Social Responsibility - IndiGoReach

Swachhta Hi Seva Keeping it 6E and Swachh!

Giving hygiene utmost importance, employees conduct cleanliness drives at the airport and nearby areas.

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Snippets from our initiative at identified government schools in select districts of Indore, Dehradun, Vadodara, Greater Noida and Dibrugarh.

Renovation of washrooms and provision of clean and safe drinking water across selected government schools.

Tree saplings planted for a greener future.

Swachh Committees formed in government schools acting as responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow.

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A man with many hats

Capt. Ashim Mittra joined IndiGo in July 2006 and has been a part of this leading and trendsetting airline since its inception. Starting his aviation career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Indian Airlines 37 years ago, Capt. Mittra later qualified to become an Airbus 300 Flight Engineer in 1981 and then obtained a Commercial Pilot’s License from the US. He has flown the Boeing 737-200/700/800NG and Airbus A320 and has over 20,000 hours of flying experience. He is also a DGCA Designated Examiner on the Airbus 320.

At IndiGo, Capt. Ashim Mittra leads the Flight Operations department with more than 4,000 pilots spread across 11 bases and hundreds of support team members. It is a tough task, but he does it with ease and, of course, an endearing smile. He has inspired pilots at IndiGo to deliver safe, on time and hasslefree experiences to millions of our passengers. His warmth is ever spreading and he makes everyone feel special and included. His guidance, smile and sense of humour keeps his team motivated and running strong.

As the Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, he has contributed immensely to overall growth of IndiGo, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and discipline in daily operations. He has the uncanny ability to deliver equally in a meeting room or the cockpit.

With great honour we share that on December 09, 2019, Capt. Ashim Mittra will take his last flight as a commercial airline pilot. His legacy will always remain as a deep footprint at IndiGo. If you happen to be on one of his flights this month, do take the opportunity to greet him.

In order to highlight the increasing importance of mountains on a global level, in 2003, the United Nations declared December 11 as International Mountain Day. This was done to address the issue of sustainable mountain development, that was adopted at the UN Conference on Environment and Development in 1992.

The theme for 2019's International Mountain Day is 'Mountains matter for Youth'.

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Deal of the month The Swiss Military Combo is perfect for the new-age traveller.

It is available at an exclusive price only for IndiGo passengers.

Laptop Trolley Briefcase Cum Backpack (With Rain Cover) Quick access pocket on front for accessories Padded compartment with interlocking zips Spacious overnight compartment

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Multi-Utility Laptop Messenger Sling Bag Separate compartment for files, folders, CDs, cables, chargers Rubberized feet Both sides zipper pockets Quick access pocket 1-year warranty

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We raised the bar While some raise a glass to life, here's a happy selection of duty-free alcohol to raise a bottle to. Or two, we don't judge. Get your hands on these classics to raise the spirits of any and every occasion.

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One of the best known vodkas, Absolut Blue is famed for its full bodied and complex, yet smooth and distinct flavour.

It not only lights up taste buds but also any occasion, making it a party favourite!

Should you give this a shot? Absolut-ly!

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The name is Walker... Johnnie Walker. The signature square bottles. Coloured labels distinguishing the blends. Complex flavours. No wonder it’s been called “the Savoy, the Everest of deluxe whiskies”.

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Pour yourself a glass of tradition with the iconic Johnnie Walker Double Black. With its naturally smoked flavour and expert blend, this is one whisky that will keep you coming back year after year.

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