Spiceroute December 2015

THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE

Volume IX | Issue XII | December 2015

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Season’s Greetings

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SUN, SAND & SEA Revel in the Susegado spirit of Goa

THE ‘MASTANI’ GIRL

Deepika Padukone creates magic on silver screen

A SWEET ODYSSEY Trace the journey of cake in the City of Joy

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Dear Readers, The festivities continue at SpiceJet, both for our valued customers as well as our employees. The year 2015 has been a remarkable year for SpiceJet as we shrugged off a difficult period and moved forward with pride and confidence.

Our reliability continues its upward trend, as we proudly maintain an excellent On Time Performance (OTP). Specifically in Mumbai, the most constrained airport in India, we are proud to be #1 for third time in a row in November. Our cancellations were also amongst the lowest of all airlines in India.

Our new routes to Dubai, from Amritsar and Kozhikode (Calicut), have had an excellent response with all daily flights carrying over 90% load. In fact, all our 8 daily flights to Dubai from all over India are following a similar trend.

For our business and time sensitive customers, we now offer an Airport Lounge at major metros, for a nominal charge. As usual, the in-flight Food and Beverage service has seen new additions – for kids, there is a plane shaped carry away bag with delectable goodies; and for adults, there is soon going to be a choice of alcoholic drinks (only on international flights).

To ensure that you receive and send not only the festive gifts to loved ones, but also important business packets in record time, SpiceJet cargo has tied up with a leading e-commerce player, and has since started a new integrated service.

SpiceJet reported a net profit of `23.8 crore for Q2 FY16, the third profitable quarter in a row.

Our turnaround has been praised not only in India, but around the world. In fact, Bloomberg recently reported that this year SpiceJet was the best performing airline stock in the world.

The entire SpiceJet family has shown resilience and worked hard to bring the airline back on track. I am delighted to say that in November, SpiceJet was the #1 airline again with the highest occupancy of 92%. This is the seventh consecutive month in which we have had the fullest planes in the country. I thank each and every one of you for your overwhelming support.

You could be on any of our 300 daily flights today; each one, a world-class flying experience. As Christmas and New Year approach, please accept my very best wishes for you and your loved ones!

Jai Hind!

Ajay Singh Chairman & Managing Director

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service for travellers with heavier cabin baggage. Passengers who carry cabin baggage heavier than 7 kg, and do not want to check-in, can opt for this. Fliers can carry bags weighing up to 5 kg extra, a maximum of 12 kg onboard, while paying a nominal fee for each kg above 7 kg.

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Customers can opt for this product during airport check-in and at the airport ticket counters, against a receipt. They can also pre-book and purchase it online.

The scheme applies to all domestic flights, as well as international flights originating in India. The product is non-refundable unless the entire booking is cancelled.

It can be purchased with any type of fare such as the – SpiceSaver, Hand Baggage Only, SpiceFlex, etc.

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A unique airline, SpiceJet offers

27 another unique product discount for those passengers who carry hand-baggage only. Under the new fare, discount offered for a one-way flight is `200, while for a round trip, the discount is `100 per leg.

Available on most direct domestic flights (including via flights), this fare has a minimum 15-day advance purchase period and no free checkin baggage allowance shall be permissible for the bookings made under this fare.

Bookings for this can be made on www.spicejet. com, at airport ticket offices, and through selected online travel agent portals.

Passengers should keep in mind that

hand-baggage allowance does not change. Those who book these fares, but later decide to check-in luggage, will have to pay more.

HOT MEALS

A delicious meal onboard is like cherry on the cake, allowing fliers to rid themselves of exhaustion and hunger. Passengers are spoiled for choice as they can opt from both an Indian or Continental cuisine.

The airline recently introduced an all new menu, SpiceJet Bistro, that offers hot meals, sub sandwiches, meal bundles and special meals for diabetics and those preferring Jain meals. The airline also introduced meal options for Navratras.

With the new menu, all breakfast meals are served with an eggless croissant and a butter chiplet, while the meals served rest of the day are accompanied with an eggless dessert, whole wheat roll and butter chiplet. From Masala Frittata to Paneer Kathi Roll, Grilled Vegetables sandwich

to Tex Vegetable sub sandwiches, passengers are spoilt for choice.

Fliers can pre-book a complete meal, i.e., choose their meals and drinks. In a new initiative, standalone beverage can also be pre-booked. With the new expanded online menu selection, customers who pre-book their meal will enjoy discounted rates compared to onboard prices and the meal of their choice. In a new initiative, passengers can even wish their loved ones in mid-air by prebooking a cake on select flights.

In a new initiative, starting November 14, 2015, the airline

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Pre-book your meals to make your journey with us a more comfortable experience.

You can enjoy exceptional discounted rates, with meals starting from `140 to a full fledged meal at `275. The onboard hot meal prices have been reduced from `350 to `300. So pre-booking your meals makes purchasing food & beverage onboard an entirely cashless affair. You can pre-book your meals at the time of booking your flight, or add later through 'Manage My Booking' on the website – www.spicejet.com. Pre-book meals through the SpiceJet mobile app, and you can even get 50% off on meals!

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BENEFITS OF PRE-BOOKING

rolled out takeaway Kids' Meal bags, shaped as a plane, that are available only on pre-booking. Reasonably priced, the meal includes a mini vegetarian burger, fruit juice, bag of chips and chocolates.

A meal of your choice from the expanded menu can be pre-booked up to 24 hours of your flight.

SPICEMAX

Offering the ultimate luxury, SpiceJet recently launched the all-new SpiceMax that provides more comfort and convenience to customers. With the extra legroom and greater personal space to work or unwind, passengers can travel with ease.

The airline has reconfigured most of its Boeing 737 fleet such that the first five rows offer the bestin-class seat pitch.

Apart from the significantly extra legroom onboard, fliers can also enjoy other added ancillary products like priority check-in, complimentary meal and beverage, priority baggage handling and priority boarding (aerobridge gates) at dedicated SpiceMax counters at the airport for a modest add-on fee per sector (depending on aircraft and flight length).

The ease with which fliers can

opt for this product enhances its experience even further. SpiceMax seats can be booked by simply selecting this option during the booking process on www.spicejet. com, or anytime after using the ‘Manage My Booking’ option (this is applicable for booking even through travel agents), during online check-in and during checkin at the airport.

When booking a connecting flight with a stop-over, passengers will have to purchase SpiceMax seats separately for the two flights.

Charges as per flight leg will apply.

SPICEFLEX

The next time you book a flight on SpiceJet, opt for SpiceFlex, a uniquely crafted bundled fare that offers passengers immense benefits such as preferred seat choice at no charge, priority check-in and change fee waiver.

Enjoy these benefits at a marginal premium only.

Considered an ideal option for frequent travellers and business executives, these fares are valid on all direct, via and onward flights on SpiceJet’s vast network. Customers can book SpiceFlex fares only by logging onto the website, www. spicejet.com and via travel agents.

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SAND ART FESTIVAL, ODISHA Odisha Tourism will organise the fourth edition of International Sand Art Festival at Konark's Chandrabhaga beach, coinciding with the Konark Dance Festival. As many as 30 Indian and 10 foreign artists are expected to participate in the competition to create sand art. Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is the brand ambassador of this event.

When: December 1-5 Where: Konark, Odisha

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QUANTUM The Embassy of Switzerland presents an innovative dance performance by Gilles Jobin, choreographer of international acclaim collaborated with German visual artist Julius von Bismarck for the lighting set and scenography. It is a quivering, throbbing performance that celebrates the dance of the universe through the movement of elementary particles.

When: December 1-5 Where: Chandigarh and New Delhi

VISUALS OF WINTER TIME An exhibition of the two renowned artists from Kerala, Ramesh K Kannan and Prasanth, showcases the beauty of man and nature that has been shaped in the environs of 'God’s Own Country'. Colour is the forte of Ramesh Kannan who experiments with figurative as well as abstract paintings, while Prasanth’s work is mainly based on the subject of nature and the ancient traditional practice of wellness.

When: December 1-7 Where: Lalit Kala Akademi Gallery, New Delhi

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ANTARYATRA – A JOURNEY WITHIN Antaryatra is a book that explores Jayasri Burman's journey from 1996 to date, through her vibrant canvases and sculptures. With a foreword by Amitabh Bachhan, poems by Pritish Nandy, Rajiv Chandran sharing the nuances of Jayasri's soul, spirit and strokes, and conversations with Ina Puri, the book was launched on November 19, followed by an exhibition at Gallery Sanskriti in Kolkata.

This exhibition uncovers her Antaryatra. Inspired

by Indian folk elements, she weaves decorative elements of folk idioms into intricate patterns, without losing the charm and naivety that characterises her work.

When: December 1–30 Where: Gallery Sanskriti, Alipore Park Rd, Alipore, Kolkata

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DIU FESTIVAL - ASIA'S LONGEST BEACH FESTIVAL Diu Government is hosting an indigenous festival to promote Diu as a favoured tourist destination.

Comprising various exciting elements like 60 luxury beach tents, restaurants, adventure sports, educative community outreach workshops and much more, Festa De Diu has been designed to become the longest running beach festival. An entire spectrum of 140 live events with over 300 artistes have been planned over 77 days, and noted artistes will set the stage on fire.

When: December 1- February 15, 2016 Where: Diu

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NAYAAB - THE EXHIBITION OF TEXTILES The exhibition will be a curated experience of enjoying textiles. The edge of design and skill will be the showcase at this platform. Fourteen designers will exhibit their signature collection showcasing the history of textiles and their inspirations. A collection of garments, fabrics and saris will be on display.

When: December 10-12, 2015 Where: The Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi

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To utilise the potential of lighthouses in India, the Ministry of Shipping, along with the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), is planning to develop 78 lighthouses in the country as centres of tourism. India has 189 lighthouses dotting its vast coast line of 7,517 km, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The land adjacent to these lighthouses will have hotels, resorts, maritime museums, adventure sports facilities, thematic restaurants, souvenir shops, etc., to attract tourists, subject to viability and necessary clearances.

TOURISM UNIVERSITY IN HYDERABAD Telangana will soon set up an exclusive university for tourism and hospitality in Hyderabad to provide the required push to the tourism sector in the state. The state is a treasure trove of culture and there is immense scope for tapping tourism opportunities. The curriculum for tourism and hospitality will include the economics of tourism and related aspects like transportation, food, hotels and legal issues that correspond to the industry.

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EXPERIENCE PENGUIN PARADE Phillip Island Nature Parks, in association with Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), has come up with a unique penguin viewing experience in Australia. Designed to blend into the natural elements of the surrounding landscape, the 25-metre viewing window looks out at ground level onto the most popular penguin pathway, while the 90-metre boardwalk design provides minimum footprint and maximum environmental benefit. The new 300seat platform, which mirrors the coves of Phillip Island’s southern coastline, is set low in the landscape to provide unique viewing opportunities. The underground viewing area will allow up to 70 visitors to come face-to-face with the penguins in a natural setting.

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JORDAN ON GOOGLE STREET VIEW

As fine dining takes over the fancy of many, Cook Gourmet brings forth a unique offering. Making it simple for amateur cooks and food aficionados to whip up something exotic and delicious, Cook Gourmet delivers original, step-by-step recipes and a box with fresh pre-portioned ingredients. The menu changes on a weekly basis, thereby providing a variety of experiences while providing hard-to-find ingredients for customers.

Armed with the expert guidance of a celebrated culinary expert, Chef Narender Singh, Sanny and Daman launched this enterprise that provides a fantastic cooking experience right in the comfort of your own home.

Google has recently launched the 360-degree street view imagery of Petra and 30 other landmarks in Jordan. The Street View feature of Google Maps lets users explore places around the world like landmarks, natural wonders, as well as culturally and historically significant sites.

Jordan is one of the most spectacular places and with Google Maps Street View, people all over the world now have a window into this magical kingdom.

Started in 2007, today it covers cities in 72 nations. It includes capturing 360 degree imagery of theme parks, university campuses, malls, landmarks and zoos.

FIRST AIRPORT RADIO AT DELHI T3 TERMINAL Flying out of Delhi and getting cranky over your late night flight? Mirchi T3 will now help you relax, acting as the perfect stress-buster. In October 2015, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) and Radio Mirchi joined hands to launch a round-the-clock customproduced airport radio, Mirchi T3, co-curated by Radio Mirchi and the musical trio – Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the handpicked melodies will transform and enhance the travel experiences of passengers at T3 IGI Airport.

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A remarkable year for SpiceJet, 2015 not only marked the return of its co-founder Ajay Singh but also return of the airline to profitability, delivering great results, completing a decade of operations in India and the emergence of a revitalised brand.

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t the turn of 2015, SpiceJet had experienced a few challenging months, a difficult period in time when the airline faced rising losses, flight cancellations, debts, reduction in its fleet size and pruning of its network. By February, the airline was in the process of changing hands, marking the return of its co-founder Ajay Singh, now the Promoter, Chairman and Managing Director, widely known for his hands-on approach. Also, with the efforts of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in providing 'breathing room' from creditors for the restructure and re-capitalisation of the airline, the new management tackled issues head on by settling outstanding dues, renegotiating contracts, optimising aircraft utilisation and maximising revenue.

The airline focussed on restoring operational reliability and winning back customer confidence to boost revenues, while negotiating settlements and re-negotiating several major contracts to bring

down costs. As a result, in May 2015, the airline reported a net profit of `22.5 cr for Q4FY15, a turnaround from the net loss of `321.5 cr for the same quarter last year. This represented the airline's return to profitability of the company after seven quarters, a clear indication of the recovery that was well in progress, the resilience of the brand and the unwavering faith, passion and commitment of the employees and customers.

Keeping its targets clearly in perspective, the airline reported its third quarterly profit in a row in November, with a net profit of `23.8 cr. With its load factor hitting 93% in September this year, it was the fifth consecutive month that SpiceJet maintained a Passenger Load Factor over 90%, while simultaneously improving upon its On-Time-Performance. With this, SpiceJet affirms its commitment towards being a low-cost airline with the most affordable fares, while ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Highlights `

23.8 cr

Net profit reported for Q2FY16; 3rd consecutive profitable quarter

291 92.1%

Daily flights to 40 cities, including 34 domestic & 6 international

Highest Load Factor for October, 6th consecutive month over 90%

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NETWORK & FLEET EXPANSION

In its winter schedule, SpiceJet announced 291 daily flights adding 10 new sectors, 30 new frequencies and 22 connecting flights. The airline also announced the induction of six new aircraft to its existing fleet strength.

Among the newly added sectors were Kozhikode-Dubai, Amritsar-Dubai, AhmedabadGoa, MumbaiVaranasi, and VaranasiHyderabad.

The frequencies on multiple routes were also reinforced, such as Mumbai-Chennai, Hyderabad-Kochi, etc.

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New onward connections were also added – Pune-Srinagar, DelhiMadurai, Mumbai-Madurai, among others.

In November, the airline introduced a direct flight from Chennai to Bangkok, the second direct service to Thailand's capital, while earlier this year, services to Hubli, from Mumbai and Bengaluru, were resumed.

A LANDMARK MOMENT

In the month of May this year, SpiceJet celebrated a decade of operations in the domestic market, a decade of changing Indian aviation through innovation. What started ten years ago with only three leased aircraft has today morphed into a formidable airline carrier, a beacon of hope and aspiration to make the

skies more affordable and accessible to the public.

BRAND SPICEJET

Brands are not born overnight. It takes years of investment by the team to create an image. Today, SpiceJet has carved a place for itself, and has brought about a fresh perspective to air travel. In June 2015, during its 10th anniversary celebrations, SpiceJet unveiled its new revamped look – Red. Hot. Spicy. While the tone of communication has changed, a few brand assets have been reinforced, such as the colour red signifies

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the spunk, the chutzpah, and the boldness of the airline, as well as that of the young Indian. The new baseline, 'Red. Hot. Spicy.' sums up everything about the new spirit that SpiceJet is flying with; it takes the airline's 'Spiciness' factor up several notches.

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With the operations having stabilised, load factor on the rise and better on-time performance, the airline's growth is shaping up quite well.

From increasing its fleet size and expanding its network base, the message is loud and clear - SpiceJet is back. Back to doing what it does best, fly passengers on time, at a reasonable cost, and in a clean and safe manner, while peppering the journey with a dash of spice.

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A few SpiceJet employees share their experiences of the year gone by, their highs and lows, their dreams and aspirations that are synonymous with the airline.

LOOKING BACK

The year 2015 has been eventful, and has provided Honey Kapoor, AM, Ancillary Revenue, with a vast range of experiences and situations which helped her grow professionally.

“The emergence of new product ideas like Flexi plan, CMO, spice assurance, lounge, etc., has increased our creativity and 'out of box' thinking, which has led to the

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comeback of the airline. With our aggressive sales and promotional campaigns, we have managed to reach out to our customers and deliver quality service to their utmost satisfaction. This year has surely been an interesting and learning experience for me and I am looking forward to further enhance the existing products and also come up with new concepts.”

For Geetika Kukreja, Assistant Manager-SEP Training, the year has been deeply enriching and satisfying. “The feeling in itself is so satiating when crew and colleagues ask me how it feels to be from the pilot batch of SpiceJet,” she says, gushing.

“This year specifically has been so motivating because it made me

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think and realise that everyone’s contribution is so important in making a success story. The intense growth of SpiceJet in such a competitive market, makes us so much more confident as an accountable employee of this most employee-friendly airline. With the perseverance of the entire SpiceJet family, and Ajay Sir, 2015 marks the birth of Red. Hot. Spicy. SpiceJet,” she sums up.

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A roller coaster journey is how Neha Pandey, Sr. Executive – Product Development, would like to describe this year. “This year has been of challenges and changes, where we redefined the rules of the game in the market under the guidance of our new management, have broken stereotypes and brought colour and joy to SpiceJet.” Known for its trendsetting industry innovations, SpiceJet launched the mobile app for its customers as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations, she adds.

“Today, we are once again proudly back on our feet and I wish to work with dedication to make SpiceJet the number 1 airline in the country.”

“There is no doubt that after the difficult period in December last year, we came up and did a

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Honey Kapoor

tremendous job in reintroducing our identity as SpiceJet,” says Divyat Pathania, Team Leader Customer Experience.

“The year 2015 arrived with new hope, expectations and fresh enthusiasm for me. I’ve been more actively engaged in creative activities, contributing effectively to my team and department with new goals, targets and challenges.”

He further adds, “This year we met with new challenges, product launches and sales, which taught me new ways to handle my team and goals in testing time. The experience was really stimulating.”

KEY MOMENTS

Reminiscing over the highlights of the year, the 10th anniversary

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celebration was a key moment for Neha Pandey. “The fabulous comeback of SpiceJet, ready to take on the world with renewed energy and competitive spirit was almost like a fairy tale outcome!

Having turned 10 in the Indian market, we will never look back and reach new heights in the skies.”

She adds with a smile, “SpiceJet has always been the airline with a difference whether it is our products, our style, our crew, in-flight soft rock music and ambience that help you forget the blues, etc.”

Echoing a similar sentiment, Honey Kapoor loved the celebrations that reenergised the airline, a pulse of excitement that could not be ignored by the world. She says, “I have seen the aggression and enthusiasm amongst my colleagues to do more and it feels great to be a part of the most innovative airline. We are and will always be a Red. Hot. Spicy brand.”

Divyat Pathania remembers the many experiences of this year.

He says, “Being in SpiceJet, and the moments that we have enjoyed, the learnings we have acquired and the skills we have honed here are precious. The work environment, team support and working with our mentors have helped us to stand in unity and pride.”

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With an aura of bright lights and her charismatic personality, she has achieved of what many dream. She is in the field for more than thirty years, and in this journey has helped and exchanged energies and ideas, guided people to lead better lives, has received dozens of honours and recognitions, like ‘The Nari Ratna award, Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani Award, Rastriya Ratan award, Mahila Shiromani award, 4p Brand recognitions, ‘The Global Indian Leaders excellence award and many more such appreciations.

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Every person is having an energy, a combination and each combination is different, hence they have only certain types of energy and lack other ones. This is what makes us human, that we can’t be perfect but we have to strive to be. My exclusive research and study of missing numbers in your birth graph helps me to determine what are the strong energies that I can see in you and uplift the missing energies to suit to your dreams and ambitions. With my years or research and extremely positive results, I help these missing energies in your graph. Its like providing nutrition to a body, by way of simple remedies and self improvement tools that I have developed by myself.

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SpiceJet offers direct flights to Goa from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune, and further easy connections from other cities across the network. For details, log on to www.spicejet.com

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Do you want to walk in your beach flip-flops, enjoy and unwind with a Pina Colada and devour some fresh seafood, grilled to perfection or feel the gentle sea breeze on your face? Come, live and feel the simple joys of life in the Susegado spirit of where else but land of ‘Sun, Sand and the Sea’ -- Goa. WORDS | MEGHA PAUL

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or travelling around Goa, you can choose from a range of options. From inexpensive state transport corporation run bus services and brightly painted private buses to rented taxis and bikes, Goa has it all. Want to have some more fun, take the ferry services. The blue-painted passenger-vehicle ferries that cross many rivers, run from early morning till late evening and take you to the rural hinterland of Goa. The best bet to feel Goa is to hire a Vespa and to ride non-stop on its roads and routes.

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Start the tour in quest of sand-based paradise and beachy locales

10 AM: CALANGUTE BEACH On your first day, apply a sun tan cream and don’t look back.

Head to one of the busiest and most commercialised beaches in North Goa, Calangute Beach. You simply cannot go wrong with this one. Popularly described as the ‘Queen of Beaches’, it stretches relentlessly up to 7 km along the Arabian Sea. So take a leisurely

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stroll and feel the crashing waves at this commercilaised beach and get some sand between your toes. For the adventure seekers, indulge in some parasailing, jet skis, boat rides and banana rides here.

12 PM: GRAB YOUR SCUBA GEAR For some crazy adventures, you can head for scuba diving activities in Grande Island, which is 45 kms away from Calangute beach. With a wide variety of marine life, corals and reefs, the seas in Goa are blessed.

So if you want to explore more of that marine life and shipwrecks and say hello to Goatfish, Moray Eels, and Lionfish, indulge in some scuba diving here.

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2 PM: BAGA BEACH After a gruelling diving session, go to Britto’s in Baga Beach for a simply yumilicious experience. This 300-cover restaurant has been in existence since 1965 and is big on the fish spread and gives you the liberty to choose the lobster! The ‘catch of the day’ menu ranges from crabs, pomfret, red snapper, squids, lobster and king fish. Pick your favourite and ask the chef to spice it up according to your taste. My favourites here include the grilled pomfret, prawn fry and Goan fish curry. Also try the Goan bread and the Fish fingers. The drink's list is longer than the food menu. You

Left: Bom Jesus Basilica; Below: Fort Aguada

obviously need it that way to sit and relax and watch the not-so high waves of the sea right there and the golden orb of the sun slowly inches towards the horizon.

4 PM: BOM JESUS BASILICA To seek some inner peace, visit the Basilica Church that holds the

mortal remains of one of the patron saints of Goa – St. Francis Xavier.

The only church in Old Goa that is not plastered on the outside, it is a World Heritage Monument depicting the unique baroque architecture. Do visit the modern art gallery attached to the Basilica as well.

6 PM: FORT AGUADA Experience stunning colours painted across the sky, splashes that change from orange to red to pink, and sheer joy during the sunset at the majestic Fort Aguada, built in 1612, which stands overlooking the serene Arabian

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Do not miss ○ Must go to Anjuna beach to explore the back lanes of the oldstyle Anjuna vibe and some party action. It has an unusual rocky formation overlying a cove of white sand and black rock that juts into the sea. Do visit Curlies in Anjuna for a chilled beer post your beach adventure.

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○ Goa offers some of the most funkiest marketplaces. Many beaches have flea markets from where you can buy some colourful junk jewellery, different varieties of teas and anything under the blazing sun.

Vagator Beach

Sea and the Mandovi River. Trek to the hilltop fort, by taking the 4 km winding road that heads east from Sinquerim Beach. You can also walk out to the sea level fort walls at Sinquerim. Do not forget to click the perfect selfies with the perfect sunset.

7 PM: VAGATOR BEACH Located at the opposite bank of the Chapora River from Morjim, this beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea. You can trek up to the Chapora Fort for your Dil Chahta Hai moment. This is another great spot for a sunrise, too.

9 PM: CAVALA For an evening of letting your hair down, visit Cavala, the restaurant sans doors. With soaring singalong songs, popular melodies and dance tunes, accompanied by chilled drinks with choice Goan and European delicacies from the kitchen, this is a must-visit in Baga.

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This cheerful, cozy place with high ceiling and silently revolving fans resemble a laidback old-fashioned club. It presents a delightful menu of fine Old Goan as well as European favourites, a rejuvenating selection of drinks and exhilarating Live-music, Happy Jazz and Blues and Live Unplugged Retro.

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Have your breakfast at Villa Blanche, a small cafe in a Portuguese villa in North Goa and then explore Goa beyond beaches.

11 AM: SAVOI PLANTATIONS Visit the wilderness of Savoi Plantations for a refreshing experience. Thriving in the aroma of pineapples, coconut, betel nuts and other fruits grown here, the plantation tour is an eye-opening experience as it showcases how these spices are grown and cultivated. Do not forget to take home some fresh stock with you as you visit this farm.

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1 PM: CABO RAMA FORT If you love antiquity and the old remnants, head to the Cabo Rama Fort. One of the forts that predates the Portuguese invasion of Goa, this fort has a link to the mythological legend of Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Ram had taken refuge in this fort with Sita during his exile from Ayodhya. The fort is now in ruins but offers a great view of the Cabo Rama Beach. The small church which stands just inside the walls is still being used.

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2 PM: LUNCH@BEACH With wide and quiet beaches and a turtle centre in the middle protecting precious Olive Ridley eggs, Agonda is Goa’s postcardperfect beach. One of the least commercialised beaches of Goa, this place offers several shack restaurants for an authentic Goan pork curry. Do visit Hangout for its laidback fervour. This restaurant lulls you into a sense of peace and keeps you active and excited with your food and beer.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls; Below: Seafood delights

4 PM: DUDHSAGAR WATERFALLS

To witness the mother of all falls, visit the Dudhsagar waterfalls located in the middle of a forest on the Goa-Karnataka border.

The four tiered waterfall, with different ways to reach each level, is a difficult trek but every effort is worth it. The bottom of the waterfall is accessible through the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. The forest department also runs a 4WD service through the sanctuary up to the foot of the Dudhsagar waterfalls. You can travel in a passenger train from Madgaon in Goa to Kulem to reach the middle of the Dudhsagar waterfalls as shown in the movie Chennai Express.

7 PM: JIVE TO THE BEAT Visit The Fishermen's Wharf to

dig in to the sound of tasteful music and sway to the rhythm, as the spirit of Goa embraces you. Bathing in the beauty of Cavelossim village and set by the banks of the River Sal, The Fishermen's Wharf offers a joyous Goan vibe coupled with freshly sourced seafood. With a sweeping view of shimmery waters and modern fusion cuisine infused with Goan influences, The Fisherman’s Wharf in South Goa is a must-visit for some culinary indulgence, tucking into Xacuti, Goan Poi or Chicken Cafreal.

As my 48 hours in the city come to an end, moist eyed and melancholic, I am already dreaming of the next rendezvous with my holy place. Goa, keeper of my spirit, until soon, until when I no more have to let go of you.

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BEYOND BANGKOK It's time to ditch the done-to-death, it's time to go beyond the ordinary and explore the extraordinary when vacationing in Thailand.

Leave behind the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, into the exotic world that surrounds, and find yourself mesmerised.

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hailand, formerly known as Siam, is every traveller's delight. From lush rice fields of crazy shades of green, crystal clear waters teaming with marine life, quintessential local architecture, breathtaking temples and palaces and mouth-watering cuisine, visit another side of Thailand that belts out a different beat.

In this issue, we showcase a few destinations that make for brilliant day trips from Bangkok So chart out your travel plans, and indulge the travel bug in you.

KANCHANABURI

Located almost 125 km from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi is a town in west Thailand rich in natural beauty with several national parks, caves and waterfalls. Established

by King Rama I in late 19th century,

it was meant to be a first line in defence against the Burmese. Well connected to Bangkok by rail and road, it takes two to three hours to reach this gorgeous destination.

Nature trail: Far from the typically sun-kissed beach destinations of Thailand, Kanchanaburi has an ethereal aura. Erawan National Park, founded in 1975, is located in the Tenasserim Hills of the Kanchanaburi Province, and the major attraction is the seven-tier Erawan Falls with its emerald green ponds. Tourists can spot macaques, wild elephants, lar gibbon, crested serpent eagle and dark-necked tailorbird, among others. There are a number of caves too with trails that pose for much excitement for the adventure junkies. Travellers can even visit the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, that along with an adjoining sanctuary, has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Tryst with the past: Relive the history of Kanchanaburi by browsing through the war memorials or the sound and light shows. The most famous historical attraction is the 'Bridge over the River Kwai', or the 'Death Railway' as it is known currently. Set against a scenic landscape of the river, the bridge is still in use today. The events during World War II, that surround the construction of this bridge, has been immortalised as a book, and even a film. The Jeath War Museum elaborates on the history of the town. The Don Rak War Cemetary and the Hellfire Pass also deem a visit.

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Tiger Cave Temple: Established in 1971, this architectural wonder is clearly visible from far. The majestic seated Buddha statue has a gold mosaic, with a beautiful shell-like covering against the breathtaking backdrop of neat rice paddies and distant mountains.

Kayaking tours along River Kwai is another popular jaunt, that end with a dip in the green waters, while organic cooking workshops offer a glimpse into the nation's culinary heritage.

road access. Thus, once the train station was in place, the city of Hua Hin gradually took shape around it. Today, the brightly coloured wooden structure stands out among the modern buildings and malls.

HUA HIN

An idyllic beach resort town in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand, Hua Hin has the charm of a fishing village in perfect harmony with its royal past.

Almost 200 km from Bangkok, the city is connected to the capital by air, rail and road. Water taxis are also available. A perfect holiday spot, here travellers can enjoy the fine sandy beaches, picturesque hotels and a host of water sports.

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Visit an elephant camp to enjoy a ride in the countryside

Oodles of shopping: A faux openair vintage village, the Plearnwan is a popular attraction. Showcasing the 1950s era, the two-storey structure has courtyard houses period-style shops that offer street food, photo studios, outdoor cinema screen, apparels, accessories, souvenirs, and more. Dig into Pad Thai, grilled meat skewers, sweetened pancakes or mango sticky rice; the choice is endless. Another shopping delight is The Venezia, that is modelled after Venice, replicating the 'Grand Canal' and the San Marco bell tower, mini train rides, gondola rides, and even 3D museum.

Hit the beach: The Hua Hin beach that runs for 7 km, is the main

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attraction here. Most of the beaches are wide and shallow. A number of restaurants are lined up along the beaches, offering perfect watering holes for tourists. Water sports like kiteboarding, waterskiiing, banana boats and jetskiing are becoming insanely popular.

For a different experience, head to an elephant camp for a chance to feed them and enjoy a ride on their back in the countryside. A vineyard, 45 km away from Hua Hin, offers tours around the scenic mountainscape, wine tasting, etc.

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A popular day trip destination from Bangkok is Amphawa, 100 km from the capital of Thailand. As the Mae Klong River flows through the northern part of the district, Amphawa is home to a floating market that is a famous attraction.

With quaint wooden shops, vintage cafes and restaurants selling books, sweet treats and souvenirs along the banks of the

canal, this floating market offers a fascinating insight into the life of the locals. Float by wooden row boats piled high with fruits and vegetables, pause to buy a bowl of rice porridge or noodles, or try the sweets made from the locally grown sugar palm.

Temple hopping: Amphawa has many temples, but Wat Bangkhae Noi merits a visit. The temple facade heralds the local architecture, but on entering the main building, the intricately carved wooden panels that

showcase scenes from Buddha's life will leave you stunned.

The temple is shrouded in the twisted roots of a mighty Banyan tree.

Firefly cruise: Opt for a unique firefly cruise down the river. A languorous ride in a long tail boat, while gazing at the many trees lit up with fireflies, is indeed a sight to behold.

Travellers can rent a bicycle to explore the fruit and vegetable orchards that surround the floating market.

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For Deepika Padukone, this year has been brilliant. From delivering a super hit performance alongside the shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, to bagging awards, she is having a good time.

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efore she was launched opposite Shahrukh Khan in the 2007 blockbuster, Om Shanti Om, Denmark-born Deepika Padukone was the queen of the ramp. It may have been half a decade since then, but Deepika is on an upward spiral with films like Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, to name a few.

The year 2015 has been an incredibly eventful year for Deepika Where, on one hand, in Piku she managed to stand her ground in front of Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, she closes the year with two rather significant films - Tamasha and Bajirao Mastani.

And as Deepika Padukone sits down to look back at her journey, she gets philosophical. “Hard work is the key to a lot of things, but also it’s important to be passionate or rather do what you’re passionate about. And most importantly, enjoy yourself along the way. I’ve had fun through all the work that I’ve done and all the amazing people I’ve worked with."

TASTE OF SUCCESS

A national level badminton player herself like her father, the worldfamous Prakash Padukone, she was written off by critics before she achieved a feat unparalleled in

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Bollywood - a string on eight hits in a row. But it was not all smooth sailing. There are films which are difficult to recall possibly because they sank without a trace.

By her own admission, Homi Adajania's Cocktail (2012) proved to be a turning point in her career.

"Cocktail was difficult - the wide spectrum of emotions I had to portray - from a wild child to someone who feels jealous enough to destroy herself," she says.

Cocktail fetched Deepika the Best Actress nominations for many awards, including Filmfare.

More recently, she managed to radiate in every frame that she appeared in as Piku. She reveals, "It was a very normal father-daughter story. The only direction I got from Shoojit was 'just be'. It challenged me from the point of view of an actor - the scenes touch you because it is only the relationship between the characters that make December 2015 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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BEAUTY PRODUCT “Sunscreen. I never ever leave home without literally bathing in it. And I always carry more than one bottle of it, in case I lose one, if I am travelling.”

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them alive. Piku is important because of that and of course, the learning experience, that was working with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, in itself, was a masterclass."

Reiterating her commitment to playing women who refuse to be the reason for the heroes' heroism or the villains' villainy, Deepika will now be seen as Mastani - a historic character from the fringes. “Mastani came across as being extremely determined and yet sensitive and

FOOD “Fresh Idlis and Sambhar from my mother's kitchen for breakfast. Or Mediterranean food.”

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MOVIES “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge! I have at least five copies of the DVD - one in my travel bag, one in my bedroom, at my parents' home, and my vanity! And also Cinderella Man, Dil, and an Iranian film called Colours of Paradise.”

HOLIDAY DESTINATION “South of France! It has a perfect blend of the sun, sand and sea. It's a quiet little strip with quaint cottages dotting the entire stretch of the coastline. A picturesque drive with the hills giving you company on one side and the calm waters on the other. In India, it will have to be Kerala!”

BOOKS “Kite Runner and Little Women - I still read these books over and over again.”

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Deepika Padukone started her modeling career from 2004. She got to be the Lyril girl before getting noticed in Himesh Reshammiya’s music video, ‘Naam Hai Tera’. She was also the Kingfisher calendar girl in 2005.

emotional. She had it in her to take on any challenge. She was not just a warrior, but a mother and a seductress. There was nothing she could not do. She was complete in every sense. In today’s time, I believe there is a Mastani in every woman. Every woman has qualities of being a friend, confidante, nurturer - and I am proud to portray her on screen.”

BEYOND CELLULOID

I BELIEVE THERE IS A 'MASTANI' IN EVERY WOMAN AND I AM PROUD TO PORTRAY HER ON SCREEN.

Deepika, the style icon has just launched her private label, 'All About You'. “I want to encourage women to be comfortable with themselves, in the way they dress, and with their bodies,” she asserts.

But the actor refuses to be just a pretty face that shines on the big screen or one that launches a thousand products. She also believes in charity. The lady has adopted Ambegaon, a village in Maharashtra, and has been actively involved in the betterment of athletes through her father’s organisation, Olympic Gold Quest.

After overcoming her struggle with depression, she launched the Live Love Laugh Foundation to focus on increasing awareness on the issue, change the stigmatic approach to it and generate support to people affected by mental health issues.

But it is quality time spent with her family that makes Deepika the happiest. "Oh I love holidaying with them, spending festivals with them, being woken up by my mother, baking with my sister and playing with my father. I look out for opportunities to be with them."

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THE NUTTY DELIGHT

SESAME

Widely used for culinary purposes as well as traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties, Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops.

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esame is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world. A tall annual herb, it grows extensively in Asia. Native to the East Indies, the usage of sesame as a spice dates back to 3000 BCE. Chinese used to burn sesame oil not only as a light source but also to make soot for their ink-blocks.

The earliest recorded use of sesame seed, as a spice, comes from an Assyrian myth which claims that the Gods drank sesame wine the night before they created the earth Sesame seeds are tiny, flat and oval with a nutty taste and a delicate, almost invisible crunch. Their size, form, and colour vary with the thousands of varieties. They occur in many colours depending on the

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cultivar. The most traded variety of sesame is off-white coloured. Other common colours are white, yellow, black and red.

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Black Sesame Seeds: Black sesame seeds are more flavourful and have a stronger aroma than white or brown sesame seeds. Toasting black sesame seeds releases beneficial chemicals as well as enhancing the flavour. Oil content is high in black sesame seeds. The oil has a distinctive flavour, and is rich in antioxidants which give it a long shelf life.

White Sesame Seeds: The white seeds are extremely rich in calcium and are useful in all cases of calcium deficiency. There is no bitter taste in white sesame and is widely used for toffees, snacks, burgers and pizzas.

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meats and fish fillets. Sesame seeds are an excellent topping for breads.

CLASSIFICATION

Sesame seeds are of different types and are used as per their flavour.

White, hulled seeds are useful as an ingredient in recipes. Black seeds have a slightly stronger flavour, and look gorgeous in most dishes. Light coloured sesame seeds are used more in the West and in the Middle East, and the black sesame seeds are more popular in Far East cuisine.

White and black sesame seeds can be used together for an attractive accent.

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Myanmar, India, and China are the top three producers of sesame seeds accounting for 44% of global production Hulled Sesame Seeds: Hulled sesame is pearly white in colour.

Hulling is a process of removing the outer husk of sesame seeds. It has a rich, nut-like flavour when roasted.

They are widely used in bakery and confectionary industries.

USAGE

Available throughout the year, sesame seeds are extremely rich in calcium and are useful in calcium deficiency. They are largely used in baking products such as breads, bread sticks, cookies, candies, pasta, vegetables & curry dishes.

The toasted variety of sesame seeds are used in chocolate, ice-cream and halva. Sesame is an important source of phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber, with potential anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties.

Sesame seeds add a nutty flavour to salads, stir-fries, and slaws. They are useful to decorate or garnish most Asian dishes, and make a beautiful crust on lightly seared

Culinary usage ○ Sesame seeds are used extensively in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek and Asian cuisines. They have a delicate nutty flavour, that becomes more pronounced once they are gently roasted under low flame heat for a few minutes. ○ Sesame butter, also known as 'tahini', is a paste that resembles peanut butter. Tahini is made from ground, hulled sesame seeds and is used in Hummus and other Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. ○ Dry fried seeds are sprinkled over toasts, biscuits, breads, cakes, salads, stir fries, etc. ○ The seeds are largely used in the making of margarine in Europe. ○ The seeds are used in many south Indian sweet delicacies, often mixed with roasted peanuts, almonds, and jaggery. ○ Gomashio is Japan's specialty, which uses ground sesame seeds. ○ Sesame oil obtained from the seeds is one of the most sought after cooking oil in Malaysia, Indonesia and southern states of rural India.

HEALTH BENEFITS

○ Sesame seeds are rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers and other minerals and vitamins.

They are very good sources of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and riboflavin. ○ The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, which comprises up to 50% fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps lower LDL or ‘bad cholesterol’ and increases HDL or ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood. ○ The seeds are valuable sources of dietary protein with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children.

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ARTISANAL CHRISTMAS CAKES

So what if the layers of fruit, marzipan and sweet frosting ultimately melt in the mouth. A visually stunning Christmas cake is always more appealing.

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he dense slice of cake studded with golden raisins, currants, and glacé cherries, laden with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, covered in marzipan and wrapped in white fondant, is an integral part of Christmas.

Many believe innovation does not have much place in a Christmas cake But in decorating and presenting them, their appeal can be enhanced.

While the recipe of a traditional Christmas cake does not vary too much, one can decorate the cake with anything from Christmas decorations to fondant flourishes, sparkling sugar, frosted fruit, flowers, edible images and more.

Indrajit Saha, Executive Chef, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, opines that for cakes, its visual appeal is vital.

Cakes using bright colours, sweet notes and luxurious textures are preferred.

One can unleash their imagination when it comes to embellishing the cake. A marzipan or almond paste layer to cover the fruity Christmas cake is a must. This layer can be enhanced with anything. Buttercream icing, fondant or something else. The December 2015 | www.spiceroutemag.com

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One can paint upon fondant with food colouring, cut it into shapes or create ruffles

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DIY ICING FOR A CHRISTMAS CAKE

On your cake, spread icing evenly over the top and sides. For smooth, flat icing, add slightly less icing sugar to the royal icing until it just reaches the right consistency to run smoothly over the cake with the help of a palette knife.

Cover the cake loosely overnight for the icing to harden a little, then wrap or store in an airtight container in a cool place.

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options today are endless. Cut out leaves, bells or star shapes made from icing, a festive ribbon tied around the base of the cake for an elegant touch.

ICING IS STILL CLASSIC

Detailing is in demand today and many prefer intricately decorated cakes. Classic icing is still one of the most popular methods of making a cake attractive.

Royal Icing, typically made with egg whites and icing sugar, is extremely useful. The traditional snow scene on Christmas cakes, as well as piped swirls can be made effortlessly with this. Fun sugar plaques, holly and snowflake wafer decorations, cute icing decorations in the shape of Santas, gingerbread men, holly, baubles, are much sought-after by customers, as these add a festive look.

Buttercream icing is extremely versatile and a hot-favourite. But, fondant or sugar-based paste is the

newest craze and a popular choice for decorating cakes. Sugar, corn syrup, water and gelatin are melted, cooled and rolled flat and then draped over the cake. For a richer taste, most cakes are iced in a rich buttercream layer before fondant is put on top.

Chefs and housewives alike, love fondant as it enables you to play around with your decorations. With fondant, it is possible to attain a smoother and precise creation. One can paint upon it with food colouring, cut it into a myriad shapes, or make it look like ruffles. The fondant can simply be draped over a cake to make it look perfectly smooth.

GETTING ADVENTUROUS

Innovation knows no bounds and one can have a Buche de Noel or a yule log with wood-grain fondant finish and moulded chocolate pine cones to enhance the presentation.

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Different edible frostings are creatively used by chefs. The classic ones are the royal icings, ranging in many colours. Chef Saha quips, “We also glaze our Christmas cakes with different flavoured glaçage like Caramel or Hazelnut.”

For those not wanting a layer of icing, a glaze with the cherry juice and icing sugar drizzled on the cake while it is still warm can also suffice.

Alternatively, brush with apricot glaze and decorate with candied fruits.

Chef Sanjana of La Folie Mumbai ensures that her cakes are beautifully handcrafted by their internationally trained chefs, thus giving customers sublime products closer home. Her cakes being mousse-based, La Folie generally does not use fondant. Maple leaf and other edible decorations are used instead.

When creating one’s own uniquely decorated cake, be sure to select trimmings that will go well with the flavour of both the cake and frosting. Desiccated coconut is a great cake decorating idea. It creates an interesting look and adds delicious flavour to the cake. The coconut, if roasted, imparts an even

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The best fondant is made by boiling water and sugar together until it forms a soft ball. Cream of tartar is often added for extra stability. better flavour.

Chocolate lovers can never resist a ganache topping. Made with Belgian chocolate and double cream, this layer can be pure decadence.

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Some go a step further and even make use of printing images on edible rice paper and then paste it onto the white frosting layer. Edible wafer papers are also an interesting and quick resource. Pretty floral accents like a full-bloom rose or any flower, can be created using these.

One may also create a shard of glitter or a decorative bow.

A rich fruit cake for Christmas may not be everyone’s calling. A cheesecake with gingerbread crust can be an attractive and delicious option. Cheesecakes are being preferred by many on Christmas as these are lighter, easier to make and break the monotony. Three of the most popular cheesecake toppings are fruit, chocolate and caramel.

With a plethora of options available today, one can get confused. Executive Chef Marty Kindleysides, Sheraton at The Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru, believes that a Christmas cake should be decorated simply, adding, “I prefer a marzipan icing with a simple red ribbon and a little decoration.”

Tradition or innovation, the ways to dress up a Christmas cake are many.

With a bite into a slice of cake, you should feel the swell of Christmas spirit. That’s all that matters.

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An internationally-renowned speaker, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic and visionary. In this series, Sadhguru clears several misconceptions about yoga, and offers refreshing perspectives on this ancient science.

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Anupam Kher: Why are people unhappy?

Sadhguru: Everything you’ve done in your life so far – career, business, wealth or family – has been in pursuit of joy. But if you check and see, has your joy increased or decreased since childhood? For most, it has reduced.

People are unhappy because they haven’t taken charge of the fundamental instruments of life given to them. The nature and basis of your experience is within you. Pain or pleasure, joy or misery, agony and ecstasy happen only within you. So, why try and extract joy from outside?

The outside never happens 100% the way you want. But at least you should happen the way you want, and if so, you would obviously choose joy.

A spiritual process means we don’t see joy as something we could achieve in our life, we see joy as the very basis of our lives. Yoga gives you access to the very source of creation within you. There is an intelligence within you that can transform a piece of bread into a human being. If even a drop of this intelligence enters your daily life, you will live magically.

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Mohd Saif (SpiceJet passenger from Delhi): How do I handle my sensitive ego?

Sadhguru: Many people have taken this mode: When they’re joyful, Mr. Ego is absent. Whenever they do something nasty, they blame it on Mr. Ego. This is just one more way of passing the buck. If you say, “Me and my ego reside within this body,” it means there are two of you. If there are two of you, that means you are either schizophrenic or possessed!

You are an individual. If you are an individual, you understand that whether you are wonderful or horrible, it is you. If you realise this, would you want to be horrible?

SpiceJet welcomes its passengers to ask Sadhguru questions on yoga, health, wellbeing and other topics of general interest. Select questions will be answered in forthcoming issues. Please email your question to mediarelations@ ishafoundation.org For more of Sadhguru’s wisdom, visit http://isha.sadhguru.org

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Art in hotels does not just lend beauty to the property, the hotels in turn, act as a haven for art pieces curated over the years.

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The spectacular 36-year-old artwork

by Anjolie Ela Menon at Varq, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi

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oday, several five-star hotels have on display immense works of art by world renowned artists, proudly showcasing the rich heritage of the land along with contemporary artwork, reflecting the pulse of the nation.

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An iconic hotel in Delhi, the ITC Maurya has on display art in various forms across its property, such as paintings, stonework, wood, antique sculptures, rich tapestry, wall engravings, etc. Even rare collections of contemporary masterpieces of Indian art are

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showcased by artists like Tyeb Mehta, FN Souza, MF Husain, Krishen Khanna, Jamini Roy, Akbar Padamsee and Yusuf Arakkal among others. ITC hotels have been promoting art since its inception under the brand WelcomArt. Says Zubin Songadwala, GM, ITC Maurya, “Our property showcases a collection of some very iconic pieces including, ‘The Great Procession’

by Krishen Khanna. This mural took more than four years to complete and is one of ITC Maurya’s first artworks since way back in 1979. It has been painted onto the curved surface of the lobby dome with spectacular visual angles, bringing together a fusion of Mauryan past and present, still fresh and rich in cultural context.”

Art is about perceiving qualities for its own unique sake

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The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, is another outstanding hotel in the capital, home to a spectacular collection of artworks. Among its celebrated collection, is the 36-yearold artwork by Anjolie Ela Menon that has been carefully restored at the modern Indian dining restaurant within the property, Varq. The hotel also boasts of works by MF Husain, Jamini Roy, Reddappa Naidu, Manu Parekh and caricatures by RK Laxman. The lobby stands out as the red wall and ceiling domes are a work of single-stroke art customised with natural colours in ceramic inlay work. “A family specialising in this particular art form was commissioned by the hotel to create the famed Red Wall,” explains Satyajeet Krishnan, GM, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. A wide range of artefacts and treasures, Untitled work

by MF Husain placed in the lobby, portray the at The Taj essence of Mughal influence and Mahal Hotel, th th New Delhi are original pieces from 17 –19

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The colourful lobby of The Gateway Resort, Damdama Lake, Gurgaon

century depicting ‘Shahjahanabad’, old Delhi. Satyajeet adds, “If art is about perceiving qualities for its own unique sake – this mural is a testimony to that perception.”

Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport has been inspired from the T3 airport terminal with an Indian touch.

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Art displayed in hotels not only involves the people staying at the property but also visitors, giving them a chance to delve into Indian art. day traveller in mind, a wooden show cabinet separating the lobby from the all-day dining area displaying sketches of some famous monuments of Delhi, offers guests a touch of the city before they even venture out.

Colourful digital art panels are the mainstay for ceiling and walls of the corridor in the living area, adding an element of vibrancy.

The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa houses the Art Spice Gallery that displays contemporary works of Indian art. Says Babita Gupta, Director, Art Spice Gallery, at the hotel, “The genre in focus is contemporary but the definition of contemporary is art produced in our lifetime, and we must recognise the fact that lifetimes and life spans vary.

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“It was in the year 1978, when the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi was just coming up, that I was approached to create an exclusive mural for Haveli, the Indian restaurant at the hotel. For the next three months, climbing the scaffolding to execute the mural was my daily routine.

When Haveli was converted to Varq, my mural remained untouched and became an integral part of the iconic restaurant. It is the only element of the restaurant that remains unaltered to date.”

Anjolie Ela Menon

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Exhibits at Art Spice Gallery, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa

Hotels make art accessible to potential patrons of visual art at the property but also visitors, giving them a chance to understand and delve into Indian art.”

REFLECTING THE CULTURE

As guests travel all across the world, hotels and resorts are designed to best suit local climate, geography, architecture and also, celebrate the regional or national art & culture.

Art can be found in all forms such as paintings, stonework, art in wood, antique sculptures, rich tapestry, wall engravings and artefacts, etc.

“The Gateway Resort, Damdama Lake, Gurgaon, reflects the local rustic culture and blends it with the natural environment,” says Pulkesin Mohan, GM, The Gateway Resort, Damdama Lake, Gurgaon.

The lobby houses 20 feet long applique patchwork and embroidered textile wall hangings made by craftswomen in Banaskantha in Gujarat and by the Lambani tribal embroiderers from Karnataka. There are even stone etched obelisks as signage across the resort that were inspired by Warli folk art. This art form uses a very basic graphic vocabulary; a circle, a triangle and a square.

The property also showcases artwork in the form of scrap metal sculptures depicting rural life along with mixed media art, incorporating magazine and newspaper clippings, handmade paper, fabric, paint and other varied items.

Maintaining the ethos of the land, ITC Maurya reflects the local culture in various elements in and around the hotel. The property takes its name from the Mauryan dynasty

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Ganesh Doddamani, an artist from Karnataka who showcased his work at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, says,“Art Spice has provided my work The Fabled Hampi a platform where not only art lovers & buyers can see the paintings, but also those who have no knowledge about art can come and enjoy the paintings.”

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known for its two remarkable leaders - Emperor Chandragupta and Ashoka. Thus, this royal lineage is reflected in the art and architecture.

“A Ramachandran’s Ashoka after Kalinga shows a pensive Ashoka in deep introspection. This bronze sculpture renders the Mauryan Emperor reflecting on the holocaust that has been caused – that was as imminent then as it is today,” elaborates Songadwala. ITC Maurya commissioned Meera Mukherjee to do a sculpture on Ashoka, and she focussed on Ashoka's gradual transformation from being a warrior to becoming a philosopher statesman. This great piece of art stands tall in the Nandiya Gardens within its premises.

Situated in the pink city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, ITC Rajputana heralds the art form of the royal Rajput culture. Sunil Gupta, GM, ITC Rajputana, informs that the frescoes of Rajput royalties in the lobby have been painted by Padma Shri Kripal Singh, a renowned craftsman and ceramist of India. In the lobby, the traditional choonajaali work forms

the trellis of the screens in white, while the lobby floor is embellished with great Makrana diamond cut flowers.

FOSTERING ART

Apart from displaying key works of renowned artists, hotels also offer space to promote the works of upcoming artists, providing them the much-needed push to reach out to the right audience.

Taj Palace, New Delhi offers its Tea Lounge to upcoming artists for a week, free of cost. The artist of the week is present at the lounge everyday between 3-6 pm, where they also paint live. On the other hand, Taj Bengal encourages talented artists from rural areas by displaying their works at the hotel and assists them with access to buyers.

Adds Sanzeev Bhatia, GM, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, “The Art Spice Gallery acts as a platform that makes the art reachable to potential patrons of visual arts in a five-star ambience and comfort.

We aim to promote contemporary arts and support global positioning of Indian art.”

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Bollywood actors often fall for exotic locales they travel to for work. We ask a few regarding the perfect destinations they’d pick for their homes.

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Phuket

I absolutely love the peace of Santorini in Greece. While it is serene, it is also such a fun place to be. The candy-hued houses carved into cliffs are marvellous.

I have never ever seen that particular blue hue of the water anywhere else in the world. The gleaming white buildings topped with domes and hemispheres in the colour of the sky just before dawn seem right out of a fairy tale.

It is so peaceful and yet buzzes with life. I cannot have enough of Santorini. If I had my way, I would certainly build a house there.”

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BIPASHA BASU | Actor

I am in love with Phuket. Obsessively. It is just so picturesque and serene that it seems like the place belongs to another era, another world. While I do like the occasional busy buzz of cities such as New York as well, but Phuket is my go-to place when I want a relaxed, chilled out, put-your-feet-up kind of a holiday. The calm scenery, the sun, the sand and the amazing landscapes – it just refreshes me like nothing else can. I wish I could just live there.”

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Thanks to all the time I spent there for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, I felt a strange connect with Barcelona. This despite the fact that I could not explore the place that well.

But the people were just so very warm and welcoming.

Also, I have a weakness for the spicy and rich Spanish cuisine. A house in Barcelona would certainly be a dream come true!”

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I love the absolute tranquillity of Mudumalai Wildlife Reserve - which is at the junction of three visually stunning states of India - Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. I would love AYUSHMANN to own a coffee estate in or around the place. If there is a place KHURRANA | Actor that is closest to Eden, here it is!"

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Gold Coast in Australia tops the list of my favourite places. I first visited the place in 2002. It is my idea of what heaven would look like – with its pristine beaches and lush rainforest. Being a surfing buff, I had a great time on the beaches there. The icing on the cake are the warm people and great seafood, considering I am a seafood fanatic."

I fell in love with Miami while shooting for Dostana there.

It was so much fun. We were in Miami for two months, and it was like a really relaxed outdoor. When I came back, I felt I had just finished my summer vacations. Miami has such a modern, cosmopolitan vibe. There is so much colour in the city. Why even a house, I would happily live in a shack by the beach!”

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I definitely am very happy with Mumbai – there is no city like that.

But if I were to have a home away from home, it would definitely be in London. I love London, for its ancient beauty. I like spending time there. It is very tranquil to have coffee and walk along the Thames.”

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Actor

I have a connect with Jaipur. Both Saif and I love the city, its food and people. In fact, when Saif and I got married, I called our favourite paanwala from Jaipur for the wedding. I would love to build a traditional Indian haveli in Jaipur.”

KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN Actor

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THE JOURNEY

1579

Portuguese arrive in Bengal

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The French reach Chandernagore

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Arrival of the British

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Spence's Hotel, a hotel-cumbakery, opens

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CAKE’S WALK IN

KOLKATA

Round or square, spherical or cubic, a piece of a cake is a cake and nothing else – a feeling, a few ecstatic moments, as it melts in your mouth. Read about the journey of cake in the City of Joy. WO RDS | PA RTH A MUKHERJEE

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Federico Peliti, an Italian sculptor-cumphotographercum caterer opened Peliti’s, a hotel-cumconfectionery.

It’s learnt that Federico designed a cake of 12 feet height after Eiffel Tower, which won him an award

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t was in Bandel where the Bongs had their first bite into a piece of cake, courtesy, Portuguese traders who arrived in the late sixteenthcentury (1579) in Bengal.

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What the Portuguese cook prepared initially was anything but a piece of cake However, research followed and when reprocessed – marbled with cinnamon, topped with finely granulated purple, green and gold sugar and then drizzled with buttery white icing, and finally shaped into a cube that only a true artist-in-a-baker could create – it returned to the table and scripted a new chapter in the history of Swiss confectionaries in Kolkata.

THE BEGINNING

The French reached Chandernagore in 1688. The connoisseur of good food, they arrived with the recipes of flour products: Pauroti (loaf of bread); feathery flaky millefuilles pastry and many other delectable items.

Bored with the same old grub, the Kolkatans fell for the appetising aroma of pastries, sauces and cookies prepared by the French.

The air around Hotel De France, now the Civil Court on the famous Chandernagore Strand, is perhaps still moistened with the aromas of vanilla, strawberry, hazelnut crème, chocolate and tempting tang of many other spices.

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Baking

a cake

It was in the middle of the 18th century when the city stood witness to taverns, punch houses and coffee houses EMERGENCE OF CAKE SHOPS

With the arrival of the British (with Job Charnock setting his feet on the bank of the Hooghly on August 28, 1690), number of patisseries in and around the city grew, following an increasing popularity of cake as one of the favourite snacks amongst the Europeans.

It was in the middle of the eighteenth century when the city stood to witness taverns, punch houses and coffee houses sprouting one by one like beans. However, by the middle of the nineteenth century, cake had became one of the popular items on breakfast tables of the citybased Europeans and the Bongs who began venerating them.

Hot cross bun

Judging the trend, John Spence opened Spence’s Hotel, a hotelcum-bakery near the Treasury Building and the western gate of the Governor House in 1830, which later shifted to Wellesley Place and continued to serve Calcuttans and eminent visitors to the city, especially, those who believed in the art of living with elegance, till 1970.

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Flurys

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Another young man of 30, a baker by profession, Dainty Davy started a patisserie at Old Court House Street, a centrally located area in the city. He named it – The Auckland Hotel – after the surname of the then Governor General Lord Auckland (1784-1849). Gradually, it grew to be a full-fledged hotel in 15 years following the demand of the Calcuttans. There was a time when people passing by the hotel could get a whiff of the smell of baking and vanilla.

Birds of the same feather soon flocked together; Koyam & Co., on 30, Free School Street in 1858; Nagram Das at 118, Municipal Market (later renamed as New Market) in 1878 and Federico Peliti, a Turin born Italian sculptor-cumphotographer-cum caterer who came to India in 1866 as a caterer to the Viceroy, the Earl of Mayo. It has been learnt that Federico designed a cake 12 feet high after the Eiffel Tower, which won him awards.

Nahoum’s! The cake shop, almost 100 years old, is better known for the quality of the burger, patty, jam tart, lemon tart, marzipan cookies and brownies they sell, and

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above all gentility of the owner and his staff. Israel Nahoum reached the city in 1868 accompanied by his nephews, and soon won hearts of the city dwellers with their inimitable culinary skills and excellent PR practices.

It was in 1918 that Angelo Firpo, an Italian, reached Kolkata and opened a hotel at the same location where once stood the hotel of his compatriot Federico Peliti. Angelo shifted his hotel to Chowringhee in 1925. In 1926-27, a Swiss couple, Mr. & Mrs. Flury opened a cake shop in collaboration with one Mr. Trinca.

They named it Flury’s & Trinca’s but as the partnership fell through, it became Flury’s and made Kolkatans fall head over heels in love with their varieties of cakes, cookies, pastries, patties and range of countless varieties.

Trend continues, as we find almost every day, a new cake maker forays into the same industry.

Kathleen opened their shop in 1977, followed by Kookie Jar in 1985 at Rawdon Street. The list is endless: Kalimpong Bakery, Sugar & Spice, Upper Crust, Monginis and Mio Amore.

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“People – their faces – a reflection of their soul.”

Cherel Ito, travel photographer

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Humans could make, and perceive, a wider range of feelings with their faces. Facial expressions provide a window to the heart. Explore some universal emotions captured through lenses...

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EYES SPEAK VOLUMES

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Expressing such depth, these eyes convey the hardships of life, a strong zeal for life, and feeling content in life with a gleam in the eye.

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A FEELING OF TOGETHERNESS Holding the younger brother on his back, sharing a chirpy laugh with a friend or waiting in anticipation for your turn in school for an annual day performance, the face reflects every emotion.

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The blank gaze, penetrating eyes, ash-rubbed face, everything deepens

THE MYSTERY the mystery behind the face.

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PERSON BEHIND WRINKLES Every line, wrinkle on the face has a story to tell. She thinks, she listens; an absorbed face; expressive eyes and a radiating smile, wrinkles reveal everything.

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BUILDING BRIDGES FOR PEACE Promoting peace among SAARC nations through music and art, Routes2Roots envisions a world free from all bondages of bitterness and ill-feeling.

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outes2Roots believes art stands tall overlooking all the conformist and orthodox ideas of forged borders and transgresses all these boundaries, embracing all of us irrespective of our nationalities. It provides a platform to all the budding artistes of these nations to showcase their talent by organising and conducting events and exhibitions.

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Formed in 2004, the main objective of Routes2Roots was to enhance people-topeople contact in the SAARC region by hosting cultural events. The main concern was to highlight the similarities of culture, music, art, and heritage of this region as well as bring out the diversities, such that people can absorb oneness of each other and animosities can be reduced. Special emphasis was on India – Pakistan relations. Hard work of initial years showed encouraging results and a large number of Pakistani artistes started performing in India, and even Indian artistes performed in Pakistan. The success and uniqueness of this initiative in building Tier II diplomacy and developing peace through culture, motivated the team to spread their initiative to other countries across the world.

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ndhra Pradesh is proud to possess a plethora of beautiful temples, which display the most Satyanarayana Swamy Temple exquisite architecture in many spectacular shrines. �e crowning glory is the gold domed temple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala, Tirupati. It is the second richest religious shrine after the Vatican. �e temple draws millions of pilgrims annually. Srikalahasthi near Tirupati, where Lord Shiva is worshiped as Vayulinga, is well known for the ‘Sar pa Dosha Pooja’ and ‘R ahu Kethu Pooja’. At Vijayawada, the magni� cent temple of Goddess Kankadurga towers on a hill. Hordes of pilgrims � ock here to attend the grand Dasera celebrations. Srisailam with its Brahmarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple ranks high on the pilgrims’ itinerary as it is one of the 18 ‘shaktipeeths’ housing one of 12 ‘jyotrilingas’ in India. Dwaraka Tirumala, also known as ‘Chinna Tirupati’ is a popular pilgrim centre. At Simhachalam near Visakhapatnam, the Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple is very ancient and revered. At Annavaram’s Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple, it is believed that one’s wishes come true. At least one lakh “vratams” or fasts are performed here every year.

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Routes2Roots have successful tie-ups with ICCR, Delhi Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism and other government and non-governmental organisations. It is also a member of the World Association of Non-governmental Organisations in the USA. To spread awareness, personalities like Juhi Chawla, Anuradha Mahindra, etc., joined Tina Vachani in supporting her. Routes2Roots has been successfully carrying out shows and exhibitions to achieve their mission.

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Rakesh Gupta, co-founder of the initiative, shares, “Initially there were lots of challenges like getting visas, funding, acceptance of upcoming foreign artistes and most importantly creating awareness about the group’s objectives. Its first three-day programme, hosted in Delhi, was a roaring success as thousands of people visited each day at the venue including celebrities. This has helped us to raise funds, especially from the corporate sector. Gradually we started hosting programmes in all the major cities of India.”

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various media groups to increase the awareness and viewership of the programmes. In the meantime, Indian as well as foreign missions got to know of these initiatives and the group started getting their support in terms of easy visas and increased participation in programmes. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Ministry of Culture helped the group organise its events throughout India and other nations too.

PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECT Tina Vachani, another co-founder of the NGO, proudly shares that the process of soft Tier II diplomacy is slow. However, due to cultural exchanges in their case, the

acceptance and tolerances of each other grew rapidly and it is visible in the society. For example, recently the performance of a Pakistani artiste was not allowed to be staged, but the public outcry and protest against the stoppage of the show was very loud from the common people. "We, from our side, hosted a concert of a Pakistani artiste Javed Bashir, in Delhi to a packed venue within days of the controversy, and the artiste got a standing ovation. This is the impact of people-to-people contact," Tina informs.

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In 2010, an ambitious project named ‘Exchange for Change’, a student’s exchange and oral histories programme with school children from India and Pakistan, aged between 10-14 years was introduced. The children were connected to the year-long programme by writing letters, exchanging postcards and collages, audio and video recordings and visiting each other’s country to meet their pen friends. Till date,

Hard work must be put in to bring peace and understanding in the world more than 12,000 children from 10 cities and 36 schools from India and Pakistan have participated in this ongoing programme, making it the world's largest Oral Histories Exchange Program. The result has been phenomenal and change of

perception and mindset is clearly visible.

Rakesh sums up, “We need to work harder to bring about peace and understanding in the world. We feel we have achieved substantially as far as people-to-people contact is concerned, and now is the time that decision makers have to listen.

We also await our thousands of young children, the leaders of tomorrow to grow up and be our voice. The work will continue no matter what the odds are.”

THE INITIATORS Tina Vachani and Rakesh Gupta are the co-founders of Routes2Roots. A common passion to culturally invoke the people-to-people contact for peaceful co-existence led them to form this NGO. Tina recalls, “It was a unique concept and many challenges had to be overcome to pursue our objective. The initial success and acceptance of our projects gave us the vigour to continue and succeed in our mission. At the same time, we cannot be complacent, and thus, newer programmes are being launched while increasing our reach, year after year.”

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LOUIS ARMSTRONG What A Wonderful World This 1967 song was intended as an antidote for the increasingly racially and politically charged climate of everyday life in the US. The song also has a hopeful tone with regard to the future. This is the most iconic Louis Armstrong song.

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS Here Comes My Girl Released in 1980, this song was written by American rocker Tom Petty and Mike Campbell and the chorus is said to have been inspired by The Byrds. While trying to sing it in different ways, Tom ended up narrating in the verses.

PINK FLOYD Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 [Demo] Part of a three-song set, the first part appears on the album The Wall (1979). Written by bassist Roger Waters, this version is an atmospheric early demo version by Waters himself, of what became a worldwide hit. The song is based on Waters' life, on how his father died during the Second World War. Growing up without knowing his father caused Roger to isolate himself from others.

FARHAN AKHTAR, HRITHIK ROSHAN, ABHAY DEOL & MARIA DEL MAR FERNANDEZ Senorita Part of the film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), the song is a lovely blend of Spanish and Hindi lyrics set to a foot-tapping Spanishinspired tune.

FOREIGNER Waiting For A Girl Like You

A power ballad by the British-American rock band, Foreigner, the song was recorded in 1981.

This song was one of the ‘power ballads’ of the 1980s, a staple for ‘slow numbers’ and first ever slow dances for teenagers of that period.

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QUEEN Killer Queen

Written by pianist and lead singer Freddie Mercury, this song featured in their album Sheer Heart Attack (1974). It was very different from the hard rock and energetic music that the band was known for, and was a breakthrough hit for them.

RODNEY JONES Ain’t No Sunshine This is an instrumental version of the 1971 hit by Bill Withers, who incidentally was working on the assembly line of the Boeing 747 aircraft when he wrote this song!

THE EAGLES Witchy Woman While the inspiration for the title and lyrics was based on various women The Eagles had met, Don Henley had Zelda Fitzgerald particularly in mind when writing this song.

PINK FLOYD It's What We Do

JACKSON BROWNE Somebody's Baby This track, part of the soundtrack for the 1982 teenage classic movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, is Jackson Browne’s sole #1 hit. It speaks of a typical teenager's insecurities of asking the class heart-throb for a date because “she must be somebody’s baby, cause she’s so fine.” While the girl in question is lonely and unattached.

This instrumental piece, written by Gilmour and Wright, is from the latest album of Pink Floyd, The Endless River, released in 2014.

The song reflects the band’s well preserved psychedelic and progressive feel since the 70s.

FOREIGNER I Have Waited So Long A lesser known 1980’s gem from the kings of power ballads, Foreigner. A lovestruck lament of pining, unrequited love.

GOTYE Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)

Written by BelgianAustralian singer Gotye, the song also features Kimbra, a singer-guitarist from New Zealand. The indie pop ballad that was an international hit depicts Gotye reminiscing about a past relationship where his lover cut him off completely from her life.

BEE GEES More Than A Woman This 1978 ballad from the peak of the disco era by the Bee Gees, is from the soundtrack of the movie Saturday Night Fever, capturing the New York City feel of the decade.

CROSBY, STILLS & NASH Just A Song Before I Go This folk rock song released in 1977, ended up being the band’s biggest commercial hit.

The song was written

by Graham Nash about leaving loved ones behind before going on a concert tour.

It was written in Hawaii in about 20 minutes at the piano, while Nash and Leslie Morris were waiting for the rain to stop before leaving the house.

JAMES BLUNT Goodbye My Lover FRANKIE VALLI Released as part of Grease former James Blunt's Performed by Frankie Valli, 2005 debut album Back to Bedlam. Blunt, who the song was written by Barry Gibb and is the title was an officer in the song for the musical film British Army and saw of the same name. Known action in Kosovo, is also an avid champion of for his powerful falsetto voice, Frankie sings in his wounded soldiers’ rights natural voice on this track. in the UK. This song is a haunting ballad about a DON HENLEY lover parting ways forever The Last Worthless with his loved one.

Evening Released in 1989, the song BRYAN ADAMS Heaven was included in Henley's Originally recorded third album, The End in 1983, the song of the Innocence. This was written by Bryan song is rumoured to be Adams and Jim Vallance about Hollywood actress, and released in 1985.

Michelle Pfeiffer, who The power ballad had just gone through a first appeared on the divorce and was not yet ready to move on to a new soundtrack of the 1983 film, A Night in Heaven. relationship.

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ARIES

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CANCER

Anticipation and prompt action will be your weapons at this juncture and you will manage to use them most effectively!

Those in the rat race may get a promotion. You are likely to be bestowed some honour or recognition on the academic front. An enjoyable time is foreseen in your social circle.

Your soft approach and soothing words will help put the mind of someone stressed, at rest. Keep personal differences with someone under wraps. Chance of making good money may come to you, but you will have to seize it. A diet plan adopted recently will suit your system well. A pat on the back is yours at work.

You will be able to manage your finances well. Something that you have started on the health front will help keep you fit. It will be important to clarify your mind regarding issues confusing you on the academic front. You may be in two minds regarding an outing.

Feng Shui tip: Place red and yellow flowers in a bowl on the right side of your work desk to stimulate financial growth.

Feng Shui tip: Place an indoor fountain in your wealth corner to activate chi and attract medical benefits.

A friend’s advice may set you off on a trail to achieve perfect fitness. Long pending work assumes priority now and a co-worker will prove a great help in wrapping it up. Your performance on the academic front is likely to be praised. Monetary condition improves for some. Visiting someplace exciting with family is indicated.

LEO

Feng Shui tip: Crystal ball, if placed on top of phone, encourages more business calls.

Feng Shui tip: The front of your business represents opportunities, so ensure the building you conduct your business in is easy to find.

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LIBRA

SCORPIO

Adhere to the given time in an event and you will not go wrong! You will get the financial assistance you had hoped for long for something important.

Taking things lightly threatens to tarnish your good academic record. You may be compelled to agree to things that you don’t want to, so take your call.

Success on the professional front is foretold, but this may not be through your efforts alone. Your clarity of vision and steadfastness of purpose will help you on the career front.

You may stand to gain by not investing in a scheme that seems lucrative at first, but may not prove to be so later.

Retailers are likely to find the cash register ringing. You will find a willing partner for your daily workouts on the fitness front.

Distractions may find your focus wavering on the academic front, so take care. Doing up the house for an impending event is indicated.

Feng Shui tip: In the office always place the fax machine, telephones, and computers in the wealth area.

Feng Shui tip: Arrange tables and chairs in a harmonious manner to allow a smooth flow of chi.

There is a likelihood of your getting swayed by someone’s opinions and carry false impressions. You will find the family most supportive of your endeavours. A task entrusted to you at work may have to be wrapped up this month itself. Be conservative on the financial front to build up your savings.

SAGITTARIUS If you want to take a relationship forward, be clear what all it entails. Something done in partnership will get positive results, but may have an adverse effect on relationship. You may have a selfish interest in helping somebody out on the academic front. Making a home budget may curb your tendency to overspend.

Feng Shui tip: At work, never have the main door facing your table as the chi gets obstructed, creating problems.

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Feng Shui tip: If you own a shop, place the till in your wealth corner.

Feng Shui tip: You should not have any cactus or sharp looking plants in your office, as the chi that passes through them will be fierce and sharp.

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You will need to take total charge of a situation on the professional front. Clarity of mind on the financial front will help you spend judiciously and save on money. A lucky break on the academic front will keep you on a safe wicket. An excellent opportunity for togetherness materialises this time.

A little indiscretion on your part may prove costly, so don’t take chances. Family matters may take precedence over other things this time. Support needed on the social font will be forthcoming. You may take way too long to complete a task at work, but it won’t go against you. Weight watchers may need to stay determined.

This is a perfect time to approach someone for a favour. Despite your hectic schedule and mounting workload, you will manage to find time for yourself.

On the career front, this is the time to contemplate on your future course of action.

Your ambitious trait is likely to drive you on to success by overcoming all opposition.

Feng Shui tip: Do not place the photocopy machine near the main door, as the heat causes the chi to disperse easily.

Feng Shui tip: Do not place an empty vase next to the main door, as new chi will get sucked into it.

Feng Shui tip: At work, do not choose a room with two doors, because then chi enters through one door and comes out of the other.

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osing your hair is perfectly normal. Both men and women shed up to 100 hair strands a day, but for some women, hair loss is much more serious. The most common type of hair loss can be triggered by life changing events such as moving home, a bereavement or pregnancy.

DR. JAGDISH SAKHIYA According to Dr. Jagdish Sakhiya, (MD, SKIN) the number of women asking Sakhiya Skin Clinic for advice about hair loss has doubled over the last 10 years. And there is an increase in younger women (between 18-40 years) who are affected.

Most of the time, it is a temporary manifestation of your physical or emotional well-being.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss is a skin condition - it is not infectious or

contagious. Hair loss can be mild, where subtle thinning occurs, or a more serious disease that involves total loss of scalp and body hair. The most common causes of hair loss are pregnancy, which stops one to four months after the birth of a baby, poor nutrition, eating disorders, drugs and stress.

If nutrient levels are low it will be expressed through the hair. Hair loss represents low mineral status, specifically lack of zinc, selenium, calcium, sodium and potassium. Faddy diets usually result in iron deficiency, as might avoidance of red meat.

How can it be treated?

The golden rule is the sooner you notice hair loss, seek advice from your family physician that will refer you to a specialist. You may want to support your conventional treatment with complementary medicine and hair transplant.

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AUTUMN-WINTER COLLECTION LAUNCHED

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alentino, a leather footwear & accessories brand, recently launched its autumn-winter 2015 collection in India. The brand is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company and a recognised export house that produces 100% genuine leather footwear products, available at all leading footwear and fashion stores throughout India and select countries. Valentino’s new collection is for young and energetic men, who want to be stylish yet comfortable.

The new range of men's footwear is easily distinctive with a snazzy cool look, light in weight and heavy in durability. The collection depicts youthfulness, awesomeness and a heightened degree of festiveness to match with the coming festive and party season. All Valentino products are of high quality, having gone through stringent quality checks, and the supreme products are backed by efficient customer services.

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his December, indulge in the aura of Christmas and holiday spirit with friends and family at The Leela Palace New Delhi. Led by the French Executive Chef, Christophe Gillino, the culinary team has put together an irresistible holiday extravaganza of sumptuous gastronomic delights, handcrafted sweets, secret recipes and a unique selection of luxurious celebratory hampers filled with joys for your gifting pleasure.

Special Christmas lunches are available during the month, blissful New Year celebrations and the ever-popular brunches, enjoy this festive season with a bang.

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his winter, ONN premium wear introduced their new thermal wear that brings a blend of qualities, making it unique and outstanding.

A favourite among many, the style of the thermal wears have evolved in accordance with changing fashion trends.

ONN Thermal is made up of 100% cotton of high quality, styled with interlock fabrics that promise superior comfort and maximum durability. It can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees.

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The double knit technology is used to sustain the strength. The winter wear range comes both in basic colours like white, black, and grey that are the demanding colours among youngsters. The thermals are available in round neck and v neck shaped neck line that can easily go with jeans or chinos, giving an extremely stylish and fashionable look. Winter is the ideal season for picnics and holidays, so do not hold your family back owing to the cold weather.

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That comes to you from eras lost in time and space. Unravel the mystery of weightlessness that surrounds you as you don a breeze such as this.

Offer up a silent prayer from the deepest recesses of your heart to the curator of this sensation.

The collection is available in classic cream, white, black, vibrant aqua, canary yellow, fuchsia and gold, Cadbury, coffee and ecru colours.

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The project offers: Earthquake resistant homes, over 3 acres of landscaped stilt area and rain water harvesting system, gates and elevators with swipe card access, CCTV monitoring, 24-hour manned emergency alarm, air conditioned club house, mini theatre, gym, banquet hall, swimming pool, cricket pitch, and more.

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people of this nation. A desire to reach out to the global market inspired The Paliwals to branch out in the field of jewellery retailing in 2000.

Designers at Paliwal Jewelers aim at creating unique jewellery that can live up to the latest trends, as well as the tastes and expectations of global customers. The designs are intricately fabricated to perfection to reflect sensitivity in selection, execution and distinctiveness. A huge range of gold varying from 10KT to 22KT is available at Paliwal Jewelers.

Purity and genuineness of the products, quality designs and elegant workmanship are the strengths of Paliwal Jewelers.

Their website paliwaljewelers.com, is running from a long time & doing very well on mostly all web portals like Amazon, Flipkart, etc., where customers can avail various facilities like free shipping, discount offers, cash on delivery, 100% refunds and more.

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SPICEJET LAUNCHES DUBAI-AMRITSAR DIRECT FLIGHT

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SPICEJET WINS AWARD FOR QUALITY SERVICE SpiceJet received Business Excellence 'Recognition' award from DIAL for their contribution in maintaining 'Quality' in services at Delhi airport.

In mid-November, SpiceJet launched its direct flight services to Dubai from Amritsar with a traditional flag-off and lamplighting ceremonies at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport.

The ceremony was presided over

by GP Gupta, Chief Administrative Officer & Accountable Manager,

SpiceJet and V Venkateswara Rao, Airport Director, Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar. Flights on this route will be operated on all days except Saturdays.

At the occasion, GP Gupta said, “This route has always witnessed enhanced demand and the launch of this flight will provide holiday-makers and business travellers alike with more travel options coupled with our superior service quality levels. We are also the only private Indian carrier to directly connect Amritsar to any international destination.”

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT JAMMU On November 10, 2015, SpiceJet commemorated the 10th anniversary of its Jammu station by celebrating it with 56 girls at a local orphanage. Organised at the Ved Mandir Balika Niketan, Amphalla, Jammu, the entire Jammu staff of the airline contributed to and distributed shawls and sweets among the girls, in the presence of Sudesh Pal Gupta, Secy, Ved Mandir Trust.

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Creating an atmosphere of bonhomie and fraternity, SpiceJet organised a 'free store day' on November 6, 2015. Items such as shoes, clothes, bags, etc., were collected and later given out for free to whoever walked in to the stall. The airline dedicated this initiative towards the blue collared staff, making their Diwali special by bringing everyone a little closer.

SPECIAL TREAT FOR KIDS THIS CHILDREN’S DAY Commemorating Children’s Day, SpiceJet rolled out takeaway Kids’ Meal bags, available only on pre-booking, starting from November 14, 2015. The airline will donate `10 for every meal bag sold, and the amount collected from this initiative, will be handed over for the betterment of underprivileged kids.

Priced at just `350, the airline put up an exciting menu consisting of a mini vegetarian burger, fruit juice, bag of chips and chocolates. These treats come in packages that have been attractively custom-designed in planeshaped bags, useful for takeaways. This initiative will become a regular feature going forward.

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SPICEJET POSTS NET PROFIT OF `23.8 CR IN Q2FY16 In November, the airline announced its net profit of `23.8 cr for Q2FY16, an improvement of `334.2 cr relative to the net loss of `310.4 cr for the same quarter last year. SpiceJet earned revenue of `1,040.1 cr in the quarter. On an EBITDA basis, SpiceJet reported a profit of `75.2 cr against a loss of `239.3 cr in the same quarter last year. This is the 3rd profitable quarter for the airline.

BANGKOKCHENNAI FLIGHTS TO COMMENCE FROM DEC 10

SpiceJet recently announced new direct international flights to Bangkok from Chennai, flying 6 days a week. Flight services on this route will commence from December 10, 2015, and this will be SpiceJet’s second direct international flight from Chennai. SpiceJet is offering an exciting all inclusive introductory promotional return fare of just `9,999 (ChennaiBangkok-Chennai)/ THB 5400 (Bangkok-Chennai-Bangkok) for a limited period. Booking for tickets are open now, and seats are limited.

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Internal feedback: Captain Vineet always steps up to face every challenge. His contribution to the organisation is exemplary, and has shown remarkable passion for his work and the airline. We are happy to have him with us.

Experience with SpiceJet: I have learnt a lot from this company, and would like to deliver more with my performance. The company provides a healthy working atmosphere.

CAPTAIN BALJEET SINGH Delhi

Internal appreciation: We are proud of Captain Baljeet's accomplishments and contributions that his years of service represent. He goes the extra mile for his organisation, and we're impressed by his sense of duty and precision at work.

Experience with SpiceJet: There are immense opportunities here to learn and grow. I wish every success to the airline, and will strive to work hard every day.

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Delhi

Internal appreciation: An extremely conscientious and upright employee, FO Aman is always ready to do more than the call of duty whenever requested to contribute. He has a very well directed approach to performance.

Experience with SpiceJet: I would like to express my gratitude to SpiceJet for all the great opportunities I have had since 2012. I love to work with the flight crew and supporting staff.

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ADIBA NAZ

Internal appreciation: Sujin Maria Baskar is the coordinator for all BCAS and FRRO related assignments with regard to south India. He is a focussed, dedicated and good team player, and a major support in our daily operations.

Customer appreciation: Adiba did a great job checking us in. She is efficient, professional and had a great smile.

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FIRST OFFICER AMAN PHOGAT

Experience with SpiceJet: It is my privilege to work with this airline.

Since the last two years, my team has supported me, and with their encouragement and guidance, I have been able to excel at work.

Varanasi

Experience with SpiceJet: It's a great opportunity for me to work with such a brand, and I am now more confident, having honed my skills. The work environment is very friendly, helping each employee to grow.

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DEBAJIT DAS

Customer appreciation: On a recent Bengaluru-Kozhikode flight, the aircraft was diverted to Coimbatore due to heavy rains at Kozhikode. I was impressed with the way Sajith, and his team, handled all queries and needs of the passengers.

Customer appreciation: On my recent flight from Ahmedabad to Guwahati, I had dropped my wallet accidentally on the flight. I am grateful for Debajit's prompt action in returning my wallet. Thank you!

Kozhikode

Guwahati

Experience with SpiceJet: Since 2005, my journey as a part of the SpiceJet family has been amazing. The management and my colleagues are a constant source of inspiration.

Experience with SpiceJet: Ever since I joined SpiceJet, I have enjoyed working here. I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures and regions. I take every day at work as a challenge, and am delighted with the recognition and exposure provided.

RITU KUMAWAT

PANKAJ KONWAR

HARSH KATARIA

Internal appreciation: Ritu is a very courteous and polite staff member.

She is always ready to help others, while keeping a positive outlook.

Customer appreciation: I am thankful for the service extended by Pankaj during my recent travel with SpiceJet. He was very helpful and courteous.

With such impeccable service, I was made to feel at home.

Internal appreciation: A sincere and hardworking staff member, Harsh can easily adapt to different situations.

Performing all duties enthusiastically, he is a great team player.

Jaipur

Experience with SpiceJet: I have been a part of the SpiceJet family for five years, and I have enjoyed every time spent here. The airline has made my dream come true of being a part of the aviation industry. I have grown immensely as a professional while working here.

Guwahati

Experience with SpiceJet: My career path took a fantastic turn the day I joined SpiceJet. Being in this organisation has helped me hone my skills, while immensely developing my personality.

Ahmedabad

Experience with SpiceJet: It has been almost two years that I've been working with SpiceJet. This is one of the best places to work, as the environment is very friendly. Every day I get to learn new things. It feels nice when my work is appreciated and acknowledged.

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International pricing

SpiceFlex Customers

Seat Selection

Domestic pricing

SpiceMax* Seat (on Q400 Aircraft)

`500/-

same as domestic

`400/-

SpiceMax Seat (on Boeing/Airbus Aircraft)

`1000/-

same as domestic

`900/-

SpiceMax Seats (Non Reclining on Boeing/Airbus Aircraft)

`900/-

same as domestic

`800/-

`300/- (ahead of exit row window or aisle)

same as domestic

Free

Preferred Seats - on Boeing/Airbus Aircraft

`100/- (ahead of exit row middle seats)

same as domestic

Free

`150/- (behind exit row window or aisle)

same as domestic

Free

`75/- (behind exit row middle seats)

same as domestic

Free

Preferred Seats - on Q400 aircraft

`200/- (front half of cabin window or aisle)

same as domestic

Free

`100/- (rear half of cabin window or aisle)

same as domestic

Free

Pre-book excess baggage 5 kgs

`900/-

`1850/-

10 kgs

`1,600/-

`3700/-

15 kgs

`2,250/-

NA

20 kgs

`3,000/-

NA

30 kgs

`3,750/-

NA

Priority Check-In

`200/-

`300/-

1 Bag

`100/-

NA

2 Bags

`200/-

NA

3 Bags

`300/-

NA

Bag Out First

Carry More Onboard (free allowance 7 kg; buy up to 5 kg more) Pre-book

`250/- per kg

same as domestic

At check-in

`300/- per kg

same as domestic

At boarding gate

`500/- per kg

same as domestic

My Flexi Plan

`899/-

`1099/-

Hand Baggage Only Fare - Charge at Airport Fare type change fee if checking-in bag at airport after purchasing HBO fare

Up to 15 Kgs - `400/-

NA

Spice Cake

`750/-

`800/-

Lounge

`600/-

`1200/-

*SpiceMAX seats offer significantly more legroom, plus complimentary meal, priority check-in, priority boarding (at aerobridge gates), and priority baggage handling **NA stands for ‘not available’ *The above mentioned prices and features are accurate as at the time of magazine printing, and are subject to change without prior notice‎

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Boeing 737 - 700/800/900ER Series Boeing 737 of - 700/800/900ER Series Interior arrangement Boeing 737 - 700 (149 Passengers) Row 1 -31

Row 1 -26 Entry / Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry / Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry / Exit

Entry / Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry / Exit

Entry / Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry / Exit

Entry / Exit

Interior arrangement of Boeing 737 - 700 (149 Passengers) Row 1 -31

Row 1 -26

148

Row 1 -20

Row 1 -20

BOEING 737-700

Passengers

149

BOEING 737-800

186

BOEING 737-900 ER

212

BOMBARDIER Q400

78

BOEING 737-800

BOEING 737-900 ER

BOMBARDIER Q400

CFM56-7B24/26 186 (24,200lbs/26,300 lbs)

CFMI CFM56-7B26 212 (26,300 lbs)

PW 78 150 A (4580 SHP)

61988 kg 20500 kg 6200 km 61988 kgkm/h) 0.79 M (840

CFM56-7B24/26 20500kg (24,200lbs/26,300 lbs) 70987/79015kg 20500kg 5,600 km 70987/79015kg 0.79 M (840 km/h)

CFMI20500kg CFM56-7B26 (26,300 lbs) 75749 kg 20500kg 5000 km 75749 0.79 M (840kg km/h)

PW 150 5318 kgA (4580 SHP) 29,257kg 5318 kg 2000 km 29,257kg 666 km/h

6200 km 8 years 0.79 M (840 km/h) 2 8 years

5,600 km 5 years 0.79 M (840 km/h) 16 5 years

5000 km 7 years 0.79 M (840 km/h) 04 7 years

2000 km 3.3 years 666 km/h

04

14 Q400 BOMBARDIER

(single class configuration) BOEING 737-700 Passengers Engines CFM56-7B22/3 149 (maximum (22,000 lbs) (single classthrust) configuration) Engines CFM56-7B22/3 20500 kg (maximum thrust) (22,000 lbs)

Speed unit M denotes Mach Number. 1 Mach is equal to the speed of sound.

2

BOEING 737-700

16

BOEING 737-800

BOEING 737-900 ER

14

3.3 years

Speed unit M denotes Mach Number. 1 Mach is equal to the speed of sound.

112 ft 7 in (34.3m) BOEING 737-700 117 ft 5 in (35.7m) 112 ft 7 in (34.3m) 110 ft 4 in (33.6m) 117 ft 5 in (35.7m) 41 ft 2 in (12.5m) 110 ft 4 in (33.6m) 11 ft 7 in (3.53m) 41 ft 2 in (12.5m) 11 ft 7 in (3.53m)

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BOEING 737-800

BOEING 737-900 ER

93 ft 3 in (28.42m) BOMBARDIER Q400 93 ft 3 in (28.42m) 107 ft 9 in (32.83m) 24 ft 4 in (8.34m) 107 ft 9 in (32.83m) 8 ft 2 in (2.49m) 24 ft 4 in (8.34m) 8 ft 2 in (2.49m)

domestic international effective from 10th December, 2015

Routemap Flight schedules are subject to regulatory approvals and change.

Map not to scale, graphic representation only.

Content as on 25th November, 2015.

India connects with SpiceJet

sleep redefined

R.N.I No: DELENG/2015/63282