Spiceroute March 2012

Volume Vl Issue lll March 2012

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MARCH 2012

Surat

City with a diamond cut

Flavours of Holi Eat, drink & make merry

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Welcome

Moving ahead

Kalanithi Maran Chairman

Dear Spicejetters, March brings in Holi, the festival of colours.

This festival is celebrated with equal enthusiasm across the country among friends and relatives with colours and special delicacies like gujiyas, malpua and thandai. This is another occasion to spread love and friendship and SpiceJet wishes all its passengers a very happy Holi!

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that SpiceJet has now introduced direct flights between Jammu and Jaipur besides introducing a third flight on the Delhi-Varanasi-Delhi sectors. Keeping the convenience of fliers in

mind, the flights offer comfortable day return options. We now offer more than 200 new connections on our existing network of 32 domestic and 2 international destinations.

SpiceJet, your favourite airline will start many more new connections soon, hence making it possible for you to reach any destination of your choice in seamless comfort and on time. While onboard try our fresh hot menu along with the beverage of your choice.

For your reading pleasure, Spiceroute magazine brings you interesting articles on varied topics. An article on Surat reveals the

wonders of this multifaceted diamond city. We bring you Srinagar in the Fast Track section which is getting ready for the very popular Tulip festival in March-April. On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March, we bring you an article on Indian women who have done us all proud.

Do keep writing to us on custrelations@ spicejet.com Happy flying!

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The inflight magazine of SpiceJet

Surat

City with a diamond cut

Flavours of Holi Eat, drink & make merry

Cover : Kalpana Chatterjee

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spice feature

Glam up this season Accessory trends for this spring summer 84

Karma

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Bits and Bytes

changing lives Computer education by Literacy India GADGET

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Laze and lounge FilmS BOOKS

Fairytale

splash of colours Make your own gulal this Holi 112 114 118

KIDSZONE Comics Games

Photo Feature

folk flavours Handicrafts and paintings from rural India 124

Spice Fortune

numerological Readings Predictions for March 2012 128

SPICEJET DESTINATIONS

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SPICEJET ROUTE MAP

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Fleet Guide

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SPICEJET SCHEDULE

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SPICEJET OFFICES

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SPICE BITES

SpiceJet now offers over 200 new connections on its existing network For details log on to www.spicejet.com

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hot dates March 2012 happenings across SpiceJet network

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For a taste of the royal cuisine from the land of Sailana, head to The Park Hyderabad. Reviving this delectable royal cuisine from the land of Sailana is Maharaja Vikram Singh of Sailana and a team of expert chefs. On till March 3.

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Witness ‘Soul Cages’, a Bharatnatyam performance by leading exponent Savitha Sastry at Godrej Dance Academy Theate, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai, 7 pm onwards. The entry for the event is free for everyone.

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Revive the warmth of women’s love and pamper your special lady this Internation Women’s Day with the quenching spread of Indian, Chinese, Thai and Italian flavours at the Urban Café, Saket, New Delhi.

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Calling all you art aficionados from Pune to throng ‘Medley in Ceramics-2’, an art exhibition of sculptures, murals, wall plates, studio pottery and installation, which is on atThe Renaissance, Art Studio, Off Pashan Road, Pune.

Chennai, the cultural capital will host the 2nd edition of Art Chennai, weeklong celebration of modern and contemporary art. Scheduled to open from March 11, the festival will showcase some of the most exclusive masterpieces from across the globe.

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Pink is the Navy blue of India, a photography

by Norman Parkinson is a must visit.The works of Parkinson are showcased for the first time in India at Tasveer, 26/1, Kasturba Cross Road, Bangalore

The Seagull Foundation for the Arts & Tasveer Presents Chinese Photography Now - a group show by Chu Chu, Liu Yue, Luo Yongjin, Ma Kang, Yang Yongliang and Yan Xinfa at National Institute of Design Paldi, Ahmedabad.

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Travel Buzz Art festival in Brussels

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russels is all geared up to host an art exhibition - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, starting from March 16 to July 15, 2012. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is conducting this exhibition with a theme ‘Surrealism in Paris’ in collaboration with the Fondation Beyeler in Basel. On display will be major works by all the leading artists of this movement. Together, they provide an important overview of some of the most famous artists of the 20th century like Hans Arp, Hans Bellmer, Salvador DalĂ­, Giorgio de Chirico, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti and more. The core of the exhibition consists of paintings, sculptures and works on paper but, because the Surrealists challenged the traditional classification of artistic disciplines, composite objects, photographs and assemblages will also be shown.

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ajasthan is the land of great culture where people have great passion towards festivals and colors. The Elephant Festival is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur before Holi. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants do a catwalk before an enthralled audience liked the best fashion models to make this festival an amazing one. The elephants move with poise in the pageant and finally participate in the spring festival of Holi.

It is festival time with elephants, typically celebrated one day before Holi. Staged at Rambagh Polo Ground, elephants put up a variety of programs and the arena is brought alive with musicians and dancers. The crowd, which includes sizable presences of foreign and Indian tourist, electrifies the atmosphere. The festival starts with an impressive procession of the majestic animals lovingly painted and tastefully attired with glittering ornaments and embroidered velvets. A ceremonial procession is recreated with caparisoned elephants, lancers on horses, chariots, camels, cannons and palanquins. Be part of the celebrations, which begin on March 7, 2012 at Rambagh Polo Grounds, Jaipur.

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Chhattisgarh Tourism set to woo tourists

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hhattisgarh Tourism Board is taking initiatives in a big way on social media to attract tourists to visit the state. As part of its digital strategy, CTB is marking its presence on digital and several social media platforms to engage with tourists and highlight the unexplored beauty and marvels of architecture of the state. Few months back with the vision to establish Chhattisgarh’s digital presence, CTB appointed Internet Moguls as its Social media firm. The board has initiated a campaign tapping various social media platforms like Facebook, You Tube, Twitter and many more with the aim of highlighting the lesser known facts of Chhattisgarh. With regular updates and constant engagements the board has been able to acquire considerable fans and followers. This proactive approach to post feeds on developments, festivals, photographs and actions online has resulted in lakhs of hits on its wall and thousands of feedback.

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Cut in Manila’s international terminal fee

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ood news for all international tourists travelling via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila as departing international passengers at the NAIA will now have to pay only PHP 550 instead of the usual PHP 750 terminal fee. NAIA in Manila is the premier gateway to the Philippines and is served by more than 30 airlines which fly to different cities around the world. Connie Bungag, Media Affairs Chief, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) confirmed that the reduced fee would be implemented as the Security Development Charge Program (SDCP) has come to an end.

Generating about PHP 700 million annually, the programme funded the acquisition of surveillance cameras and brand new X-ray machines.

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Fairs for art aficionados

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rt Dubai: The sixth edition of Art Dubai 2012, the leading international art fair of the MENASA (Middle East/North Africa/South Asia ) region will be held between March 21-24. Alongside a stellar selection of international galleries, it will feature innovative, noncommercial programme of talks, projects and educational initiatives. It will welcome a carefully selected roster of 74 galleries from 32 countries, showing work by over 500 artists. Four top galleries from India are all set to participate in the biggest and most dynamic art fair of the region.

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ishikesh is the next adventure hotspot with Jumpin Heights announcing many adrenal pumping activities like bungee jumping, Flying Fox and Giant Swing besides many others.

With safety as the USP of the group, Jumpin Heights offers jumping points on the scenic Neelkanth Road, at Mohanchatti, very close to the Laxman Jhula. The site is 25 km’s from the Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) and 230 kms by road from New Delhi. This adds another feather to Rishikesh, already synonymous with other adventure sports like white water rafting and mountaineering related activities.

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Cover Story

Surat shining A multifaceted city with a great past and an equally great future, Surat has recently been added to SpiceJet’s network. Mesmerizing with its jems, textiles, port and green environ, one should not give Surat a miss...

Madhuri Shukla

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n the mouth of the Tapi river, lays a city that sparkles with a glint of solitaires and weaves its mystical past in the yarns of fine silk. Surat is the first destination, SpiceJet has started after public demand through facebook. Surat is country’s diamond and textile hub and the city also boasts of a varied heritage.Surat, being the second largest city in Gujarat and ninth largest city in India has been a prominent mark on the country’s economic map. It takes pride in being home to major gems cutting and processing industry with 90 per cent of the world’s diamonds go under the hammer to getting their best cut and brilliance here. The city of Surat has proved its heroism on numerous occasions in history, by surviving frequent invasions of power-briddled rulers and even widespread epidemic of bubonic plague.

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Diamond harbour Known by myriad names like – Silk City, Green City and Diamond City, Surat is fast emerging as a big player in the global diamond industry. It is said that around the world, 8 out of 10 diamonds on the market are cut and polished in Surat.

This industry help India earn about $10 billion in annual exports. A legacy of old Dutch trade links, it began after a Surti entrepreneur returned from East Africa bringing diamond cutters. Since then, the rough diamonds come to Surat as rough crystals ripped out mainly from deep under the earth of South Africa and other regions of the continent, and go from here as smooth gems to Antwerp, Belgium where the international diamond trade is run mainly by Hasidic Jews and Jains from Palanpur in north Gujarat.

Heritage City As I was passing through the lanes of this quite city, I was often reminded of Surat’s legacy through the rich remnants. The Dutch and the Portuguese apart from the British had established there business centres in Surat. In past, the city was a glorious port with ships of more than 84 countries anchored at its harbour at all time.

Fast becoming a travellers’ paradise, Surat has a lot to offer in terms of food, sight-seeing and

shopping. The tempting Surati cuisine can make your taste buds tingle with delight pushing you to explore the city’s streets and corners and try mouth-watering delicacies like ‘Ghari’, ‘Khaman’, ‘Locho’ , ‘Rotlo’ and ‘Undiyo’. A visit to Tapi river banks for a unique dish called ‘Ponk’ is an experience to rejoice. Non-vegetarians can visit a few good restaurants in the old city area which serve traditional fish and other non-vegetarian dishes. Indeed a food lover’s paradise! Surat is a year-round destination, with moderate summers and pleasant winters. However, the best time to visit is between October and March.

Quick notes • Shopping: Other than gold

and diamond jewellery, sarees and textile. There are entire malls dedicated to just textiles. Apart from these, you can also buy traditional Gujarati fabrics, artifacts and souvenirs.

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Delicacies: Ghari, Khaman, Locho, Rotlo and Undiyo are few of the mouth watering offerings of Surat. A unique fish dish called Ponk is a must try.

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Excursions: Tourists can also visit Saputara, a hill station in the Sahyadri hills at an altitude of 1,140 metres above sea level and just 170 km from Surat.

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One can also plan a day’s visit to Navsari, which takes one hour travel from Surat to witness the headquarters of the Parsi community.

Glimpses from the past Surat finds a significant mention in the annals of history starting from Mahabharata. Today however, the city is well frequented by traders and tourists alike. The major tourist attraction of the city is Surat Castle, which was built in the 16th century by Muhammad Tughlak. Another famous castle is River Side Castle, built by the Sultan of Gujarat in 1546 and is located on the shores of river Tapi. Apart from forts, there are other places of interest like the ancient Dutch gardens, the Dutch cemetery and Makaipul. One must visit the centuries old original Surat port from where the ships sailed to other parts of

Surat, a name synonymous to diamonds and textiles, is all about delicious food, bustling streets and historical monuments

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While in Surat, you will see lots of vintage cars in the city; Surat is also home to few cemetries like the British Cemetery

the world in the days of yore. The Sardar Patel Museum, originally the Winchester Museum established in 1898, has on display a wide range of artifacts and relics narrating the rich cultural past of Surat. Even as I was visiting one place after the other in my short trip to Surat, the history strewn city awed me to the fullest.

From the Bristish era to India’s Independence, Surat has always been a part of history. Places like Dandi and Bardoli famously known as the venues for the Salt Satyagraha and the Farmers’ Movement during the Indian Independence all fall under the Surat region. The city also houses the ancient Chintamani Jain Temple, which was constructed during the rule of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1699 A.D. and is known for its wooden craftsmanship, murals and drawings done with vegetable dyes. The

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tour of the city remains incomplete without a visit to this temple which is very popular among the locals. In addition, the Ambika Niketan Temple and Swaminarayan Temple are some of the other popular religious attractions of Surat. Another popular picnic spots not to be given a miss is Choppati or the Jawaharlal Nehru Gardens. Surat also has a long coastline of 45 kilometres with a number of beaches to explore. Dumas beach is a popular spot among locals while Tithal beach is 108 km away.Suvali, just 28 kms away, has two wells with water rich in iron and sulphur and the beach here is fringed by feathery Casurina trees.

SpiceJet now flies to Surat from Mumbai, Delhi and Mangalore. See schedule, page 150.

Fast Track

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Srinagar, the capital city of ‘paradise on earth’, captivates you with its exclusive charm…

Once in Srinagar, you will have a plethora of beautiful options to explore. There is no better way to start your expedition than Mughal Gardens. Situated on the outskirts of the city, Mughal Gardens boast of lush terraced lawns, gushing fountains and a panoramic view of the beautiful Dal Lake. Beauty in abundance lies at three elaborate and different gardens – Chashmeshahi, Nishat and Shalimar.

Historians believe Mughal emperor Jehangir built the garden area for his beloved wife Noor Jehan. Situated on the banks of Dal Lake with pristine backdrop of Zabarwan Mountains, Nishat Bagh gives you a magnificent view of the lake and flowerbeds, while Shalimar Bagh and Chashmeshahi add substance to the melange of colours emerging at this breathtaking setting. Mughal Gardens are a favourite among tourists and local natives. Explore the blossoming of flowers or breath-in the morning freshness or do some picnic at the park.

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Fast Track the first floor of the Auquaf Building at Dal Gate, towards the end of The Boulevard, the Kashmir Shawl Museum is the right place to buy authentic Pashmina shawls. Available in lovely colours and patterns, you can pick some jamavaars, coloured and embroidered Pashminas for your loved ones. Priced decently, the only hitch is that they do not bargain, but you will cherish this piece for long.

Lounge in Houseboats The day is coming to an end, but no sweat.

Srinagar gives you myriad options to luxuriously laze and enjoy in the city. You must have heard about Kashmiri houseboats on Dal and Nagin Lake, why not take this chance as an opportunity and stay at one of these beautiful stationary boats, anchored on the banks of Dal and Nagin lakes. A stay at one of these houseboats endows you with luxury and may transport you to the times when Mughals called this place (Kashmir) heavenly. You can access these houseboats either by road, or by a short Shikara ride. Each houseboat usually has 2-5 bedrooms plus bathroom, dining room, living room, upper deck, which is considered good for those who like sunbathing.

Day 2 Clockwise from right: While in Srinagar, don’t forget to pick pashmina shawls; Pristine looking Mughal Gardens

Spirituality unplugged Shamiana Restaurant Situated near the Dal Gate on the Boulevard Road, Shamiana Restaurant is the perfect place to put your hunger pangs to rest. The specialty of the local-favourite restaurant lies in the Kashmiri Wazwaan and Indian food, though it serves Indian style Chinese and Continental cuisine as well. Do not forget to try the traditional mutton biryani or nadru yakni, it tastes out of world. Satisfy your taste buds with Kashmiri kehwa, the local variant of chai.

a wooden boat used for transporting people and flowers. You can book an entire Shikara for Rs 150 in the off-season and Rs 500 in the peak season. Cruise along the Dal Lake and sink in the beauty of Srinagar. The scenic cruise takes you to the fountain and a village nestled amidst the lake. You may like watching the floating vegetable market and a slice of local life that is active even on the lake. Also, Srinagar is home to Asia’s largest tulip garden called Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Siraj Bagh Cheshmashahi Srinagar, in the foothills of Zabarwan range with an overview of Dal Lake.

The festival is held annualy in the month of April when tulips are in full bloom.

Shikara ride on Dal Lake Now that hunger has settled, it is time for some rest, but rest in style. From Shamina Restaurant, take a ten-minute walk to reach Dal Gate and book tickets for a Shikara ride. Quintessential to Srinagar and other regions in Kashmir, Shikara is 30 March 2012

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Shopping at Kashmir Shawl Museum You just cannot escape from Srinagar without buying the world famous Pashmina Shawls and papier-mâché products. Situated on

Located in a hamlet by the same name, Hazratbal Mosque holds special significance in Srinagar. The mosque is called Hazratbal for it houses a hair strand of the prophet Mohammad, which gets displayed on special religious occasions. Situated right across the western shore of Dal Lake facing Nishat Bagh, the white mosque is amazingly beautiful. After prayers, you can head to the adjacent market area which offers a plethora of delectable and high on calorie food.

Baked delights Situated in Karan Nagar, Mughal Darbar is considered one of best bakeries in the city.

Kashmiris have a penchant for bakery products especially pastries, cakes and different kinds of breads. Local natives cover miles from distant areas to enjoy the delicacies of Mughal Darbar.

Relish the seekh-tuji, a preparation of freshly

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The beautiful Hazratbal mosque stands tall and majestic.

Quintessential to Srinagar and other regions in Kashmir, Shikara is a wooden boat used for transporting people and daily amenities barbecued pieces of marinated meat and grilled mutton called tilli or tekh. Just don’t forget to enjoy salted tea called Num Chai.

Shankaracharya Temple Situated on top of a hill called Takht-i-Sulaiman, towards the southeast of Srinagar – a little distance from Hazratbal – lies the sacred Shankaracharya Temple. Dating back to 250 BC, the temple was built in honour of philosopher Shankaracharya, who stayed here while his visit to Kashmir, over ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. Built on a high octagonal plinth, the temple can be approached by a flight of steps. The sidewalls, which once bore inscriptions, the temple gives you a magnificent view of the valley.

Drive to Gulmarg Start your journey from Rainawari, take a cab and head straight to Gulmarg, situated 60 km from Srinagar. Literally meaning meadow of flowers, Gulmarg falls in the Baramulla district. After reaching Tangmarg, roads become narrower for 13 km to reach hilltop. Gulmarg’s celebrated beauty and proximity to Srinagar makes it one of the premier hill venues in the country.

The untouched scenery for sure will keep your camera ticking. There are a lot of options for leisure and adventure in Gulmarg like skiing, snowboarding, gondola ski lift etc. Did you know Gulmarg boasts of Asia’s highest gondola ski lift? Well it does. Gulmarg Gondola is the two-stage ropeway that ferries around 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak, at a height of 13,780 feet. Gulmarg is a perfect location for adventure enthusiasts.

Drive to Gulmarg After a day well spent, you can come back to the house-boat and relish a cup of hot kehwa.

Shikaras with shawls and saffron come to your houseboat, so indulge in-boat shopping.

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Culture

Confluence

Khursheed Dinshaw

Calling everyone to visit Gulbarga, a city seeped in history with a unique amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim cultures...

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ulbarga, a unique synthesis of two cultures is filled with beautiful palaces, mosques, stately building and bazaars.

The place is home to Khwaja Bande Nawaz, tomb of the great Sufi saint, Khwaja Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz, Sultan Hasan’s tomb, the mausoleum of Feroze Shah, and the shrine of Shri Sharanabasaveshwara. On a recent visit to this land of cultures, I confess the choice was made after I emphatically stated to my family, “Religious harmony among its people combined with culture should be our destination focus.” If you don’t know much about Gulbarga it is interesting to know that

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the city was primarily a Hindu city before the Muslim conquest. When Bahman Shah ascended the throne of Daulatabad, he chose Gulbarga as his capital. The name Gulbarga comes from the Kannada word Kaliburgi that means ‘the stony land’. The city was called Kalburgi in the middle age. A mirror to the past of Karnataka, the city during the Bahmani regime, under the influence of Persian, became Gulbarga. ‘Gul’ means flower and ‘barga’ means leaf in Persian.

Spiritual conquest Our first stop was the Dargah Hazrath Khwaja Bandanawaz Gesudaraz. We took an auto

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The serene sitting Buddha statue in Gulbarga is the biggest sitting Buddha statue in South India

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rickshaw to reach it and the rickshaw driver told us that not too long ago tongas were a common mode of communication. The dargah is a beautiful shrine with a huge dome over it. Even from a distance it was visible with its majestic white distinct architecture. It is one of South India’s holiest Muslim shrines. Saint Hazrath Khwaja Bandanawaz Gesudaraz, who was the saint of the Chishti order was one who taught love and looked upon everyone as equal.

The dargah is a large area that encompasses mausoleums, madrassas, a mosque and rest houses. Even after 600 years, it strives to maintain the atmosphere that its khanqah (monastery) was always known for.

There are plenty of anecdotes about the dargah. We were told once when someone tried to take the silver salver that was placed in one of the mausoleums it miraculously wafted to the ceiling and is fixed here even today. The ceiling itself has been done up with colour

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mirrors and reminds one of the sheesh mahals with their glittering glass pieces. Gulbarga sees an extra influx of tourists during the annual Urs festival that is held in December. A mela where stalls line the road leading to the Dargah are a shopping delight. Everything from toys, accessories, rides for kids to shops selling various religious items, jewellery, handicraft items, household knick knacks, snacks and clothes are sold here.

From the dargah we proceeded to the Sharanabasaveshwar Appan hudi (temple).

Also known as SB temple, the temple is based on Indo-sarasnic style of architecture and the yearly 10-day yatra sees lakhs of pilgrims paying their obeisance to Lord Sharanabasaveshwar.

The lingayat saint of the 18th century taught the union of the human soul with the almighty through six steps, popularly known Stata Stala.

Discipline, simple living, universal brotherhood, non-violence were philosophies advocated

by him. From here we headed to the Buddha Vihara that inspires moral living even in present day world.

Buddhist circuit The Dalai Lama inaugurated the stupa in January 2009. The Vihara is spread over 75 acres of land and rises sixty feet above ground level.

The serene sitting Buddha statue is the biggest sitting Buddha statue in South India, weighing 400 kgs and made of panchaloha with a gold coating. It is one of the few Buddha idols with two of his earliest disciples Anand and Kashyap offering their obeisance. Well-known sculptors of Bangkok sculpted the idol and it was brought to India and installed on the occasion of Vijaya Dasami, also the day on which Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism. In the Vihara premises, the 12-feet high bronze statute of Dr Ambedkar along with 10 followers is also impressive.

After paying obeisance at these religious sites,

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SB Temple situated in Gulbarga is a nice place to visit

our tummy feeling neglected began to display signs of rumbling and hunger. The biryani cooked in earthen clay pots was delicious and our stomach thanked us heartily for the treat we provided it. Another popular dish is haleem, a stew made of mutton, cashew, pounded wheat, garlic paste and spices that are cooked on a low flame for almost eight hours, stirring all the while so that the haleem is properly cooked and the lower layer is not burnt. It is served with a garnishing of coriander and fried onions.

Kebabs and cutlets are also commonly offered at restaurants in Gulbarga.

If you are fond of mughlai cuisine, the city will not disappoint you. For vegetarians who would like to sample south Indian fare, Gulbarga has a number of Kamat restaurants offering the same.

For those with a sweet tooth,there is a sweet meat known as Mama ki Puri which is the city’s speciality. After having a bite we understood why. The sweet is basically a khoya filling with a fried maida coating over it. The brown khoya is so fresh that the sweet melts in the mouth and you can’t stop at one piece.

Date with history Resuming our sightseeing, our next stop was the Gulbarga Fort that used to be a magnificent structure with 13 towers and 26 guns. Today it is dilapidated though the Jamma Masjid, built on the lines of the great Mosque of Cardova of Spain is still a splendid sight to behold.

The Masjid built in 1367, to commemorate Gulbaraga’s status, as the capital is one of the earliest mosques in South India, and the only one without an open courtyard. Originally built

by Raja Gulchand and later fortified by Ala-uddin Bahman, the fort with its moat transports you to Gulbarga’s glorious past, when kingdoms fell and others rose from their ashes. You can also see the science centre and the lake in front of it. There is a muslim shrine every few kilometers in the city and each one has its own story to tell. For those who wish to meditate, the Aurobindo Dhyana Mandir at Om Nagar provides an ideal setting in its domed sanctum.

They also conduct yoga classes. The annual kite flying competition held in January is when creativity, profusion of colour and shrieks of joy light up the sky. On the eastern side are located the Haft Gumbaz or seven domes. These are mausoleums of the Bahmani dynasty. Though the tombs are imposing from the inside, no one can enter them, as they are kept locked so that was a bit of a disappointment for us.

For shopping one can buy saris with zari work done on them, salwar kameezes with heavy embroidery and traditional jewellery studded with stones and beads at extremely reasonable prices. If you have time in your hand, you can travel 40 kms from Gulbarga in a private taxi or a bus to visit famous pilgrimage centre of Sri Sadguru Dattareya. Gangapur is one of the most famous Dattatreya Peethas and is associated with Sri Narasimha Sarasvati Swami, an incarnation of Lord Dattareya. Over all, the city of Gulbarga has a lot to offer.

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galore Nitika Bajpayee

The month of March will make you go high on festivities. A whole gamut of fairs and festivals await you to breathe in the fragrance of culture across the country…

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his month, if you are headed to India, make sure to catch the brilliance of the exquisite cultural fairs and fests amidst a lot of festivities. Holi along with other festivals will give you an impressing cultural experience. The colorful festival bridges the

social gap and renews sweet relationships. On this day, people play with colours, hug and wish each other for the upcoming year. Holi is celebrated for 16 days in Mathura – the place where Lord Krishna was born, in the memory of Radha’s love for Krishna.

At a ferry ride distance from the Gateway of India, lie Elephanta caves, the ancient restored sculptures. This March, it’s going to get far more entertaining with the upcoming Elephanta festival. Amidst the many Hindu caves with Lord Shiva etched in stone, some smaller caves with the idols of Buddha, there’s going to be a celebration of dance, music and performing arts in the rustic backdrop of these ancient caves.

The festival commemorates the living heritage of Indian dance, sculpture and art. A renowned world heritage site, Elephanta forms a stunning backdrop for India’s leading artists as they perform.

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Elephanta Festival

In entire Maharashtra Gudi Padwa is celebrate to commemorate New Year. It is said that on this pious day Lord Brahma created the universe; there is a lot of folklore attached to this grand day as a day that means ‘new beginnings’. Well-wishers visit each other, gorge on puris, sprouted chana usal, shrikhand, soonth panak, and amidst grateful wishes embark on a journey that among various other things refers to the arrival of summer.

Gudi Padwa is also considered to be an auspicious day to start new business and ventures, buy ornaments.

Farmers after sweating it out all day in their farms plough their field and distribute food to labourers. The festival involves hoisting of the Gudi, which is the main ritual of the festival. The Gudi is a long bamboo pole to the tip of which is tied a bright green or yellow silk cloth adorned with brocade (zari). Over this is tied gathi (a type of sweet), neem leaves, coconuts, mango leaves and a garland of marigold flowers that signify a rich harvest. The Gudi is evocative of the brave Marathas returning home from their successful expeditions of war.

When: March 23 Where: Across Maharashtra

Gudi Padwa International Yoga week

The International Yoga Festival is one of the most sought after events in the Indian tourism calendar. The yoga and meditation sessions at the International Yoga Festival are a good way to equip yourself with the skills required to relax and de-stress. Uttarakhand Tourism Department and the Parmath Niketan Ashram organize the event annually. The festival attracts swarms of yoga enthusiasts as well as tourists who are eager to get a taste of exotic India. The festival concentrates on teaching different styles of yoga to the participants. The instructors at these sessions are famous yogacharyas. The different types of yoga taught during the festival include Kriya yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Power Vinyasa Yoga.

The daily yoga classes begin from 4.00 am onwards and the entire day is packed with various activities. During the festival, the participants are provided with traditional, vegetarian food.

One of the highlights of the festival is the evening aarti, which is conducted every evening on the banks of the Ganga and is conducted with traditional lamps and devotional music, and it is often described as a soul stirring experience.

When: March 1 to 7 Where: Parmarth Ashram, Rishikesh

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Healing hills

Nitika Bajpayee

Uttarakhand, the name spells magic. At Tehri Garhwal, a vivid imagery of winding roads with towering peaks in the background will stay with you forever‌

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eautiful state of Uttarakhand is known for its panoramic exquisiteness. If you are based in Delhi, you mostly think of Uttarakhand for a weekend escape.

This time, my visit to the tranquil region of Tehri Garhwal was special. To celebrate our first wedding anniversary, my husband chose the pristine region of Tehri.

I was looking forward to a laidback and relaxing holiday, so we chucked conventional holiday destinations like Nanital and headed towards offbeat destinations in Tehri. But, unfortunately, the trip began with a misadventure. We almost missed the morning Shatabdi to Dehra. A huge

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corporate group spoiled all my plans of catching a nap in the train. Like school children, the group laughed, sang, danced and played cards leaving me exasperated. After a loud five-hour journey, we finally disembarked the train to meet a huge traffic jam in Dehra. Traffic moved at a snail’s speed and after an hour of struggle, we finally headed hillwards. The moment my husband told me that we will be staying at one of the best resorts in the region, I was excited to the tee. I called a friend who told me the resort is the best place for a relaxed holiday.

Himalayan holiday On the way to this land of rolling hills, I noticed the city of Dehradun running on both my

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sides. As our car chugged in ahead towards Mussoorie, a thought about versatile author Ruskin Bond crossed my mind. Most of his books are set around Mussoorie and Dehra.

At Mussoorie, thick jungle dotted the winding ghat roads. The three-hour drive from Dehra to Kanatal via Dhanaulti was scenic and consequently verdant valleys and lofty mountains welcomed us. I suddenly woke with a start only to find us in the middle of a thick jungle. Our driver, a local from Tehri told me, “Words fall short to describe the scenic splendor of Tehri, a beautiful region home to the prestigious Tehri Dam.� Tehri Dam, apparently came into shape after a hard work of 35 years. My Nikon P90 kept zooming in to

see the clear view of snow kissed mountains on the route. The spectacular panorama of Tehri introduced us to a different world. Vast expanse of thick forests and verdant step farms welcomed us at Dhanaulti. High altitude, separated from the trees falling in line, clouds kissing hills made the landscape beautiful.

Perched amidst virgin forests of deodar, rhododendron and oak, Dhanaulti welcomed us with its peaceful atmosphere and tranquil location. Situated just 25 km from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is an ideal summer getaway. Long wooded slopes, cool weather, fantastic view of lofty Himalayas, caressing breeze makes Dhanaulti a perfect destination for a relaxed holiday. After clicking hundreds of pictures, we

Words fall short to describe the scenic splendour of Tehri, a beautiful region home to the lofty peaks and the prestigious Tehri Dam

Above: Lake formed on Bhagirathi by Tehri Dam; Right: Dhanaulti is a perfec bird watching haven

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went to the Eco Park in Dhanaulti. The park is home to some exotic varieties of plants, creepers, ferns, and trees and attracts lots of bird species. We took a stroll in the park and a guide made us watch some exotic species of birds like Rosy Finch, Yellow Billed Blue Magpie, White Tailed Stonechat, Black Bulbul besides the Great Himalayan Barbet.

Eco-chic destination Dhanaulti is also home to Surkanda Devi temple, which attracts swarms of pilgrims and tourists. On our way to Kanatal, we saw huge queues of devotees who had assembled to visit the temple. A new bride with a big nath (nose ring) walked hand in hand with her husband.

Our driver informed us a lot of newly weds and devotees throng the temple.

After our spiritual sojourn and a quick darshan, we headed towards our hotel. In not more than half an hour, we were at our hotel. Kanatal is an amazingly beautiful place gifted with scintillating beauty of nature. Upon reaching

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when a local native told us to return since a tiger is on the prowl. Tiger? Here in Kanatal? I wanted to venture deep into the woods but the local native kept urging us to return. We were left with no option and had to return.

Back at the resort, we relaxed and were treated with an authentic Italian meal. Drinks, Italian meal and bonfire, I thought what a great way to celebrate first wedding anniversary.

Next day began early in the morning with a stunning sunrise from behind the Himalayan peaks. Colours changed every minute and birds chirped from all directions. After a sumptuous outdoor breakfast, we took another walk in the woods.

Prime attraction of this wondrous retreat lies in the Tehri Dam. On the way, a huge market greeted us. Shops selling utensils, woolens, ornaments, fruits and a Shahid Bhagat Singh Smarak told us we’ve reached Chamba. The town of Chamba is dotted with lush hills, gurgling streams and unsullied expanse of greens. We crossed Chamba and headed towards Tehri Dam. The minute I got off the car, a whiff of clean mountain air greeted me.

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Example of excellence

Top Left: Kanatal Resort is a great best place to stay in Tehri; Above: An early morning view of hills in Tehri

our hotel, Kanatal Resort and Spa, I realized the place is a paradisical retreat hidden away amidst hilly region of Tehri’s deep woods. Hardly did I know that the place of my stay is a concept based spa resort with a wonderful atmosphere to rely on.

But another misadventure added to the whole trip. The receptionist at the resort informed me that there is no food left and I will have to put my hunger pangs to rest till dinnertime. I went to my room, which offered a great view of the valley. The best place to have tea is the balcony of a hotel that overlooks the pristine valley and gives you a fabulous view of the snow covered

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Himalayas. This is the second time I had tea in front of Himalayas (last was in Kausani).

Walking in the woods After a quick tea session, we decided to see the place. We asked the resort people who told us there is an eco park bang opposite the resort gate. We shelled out Rs 20 per head and entered the Eco Park. Birds chirped from all kinds of bushes, plants, vines, creepers, trees that grew effortlessly. From the park, we could clearly see two prime Himalayan peaks of Tehri – Nanda Devi and Trishul. At a hill station, walking in the woods can be a therapeutic experience. We took a stroll in the woods

We were at Tehri Dam. A huge expanse of shiny emerald waters with a thick boundary of hills was in front of me. The huge lake, formed by the dam, is one of the most picturesque spots I have ever been to. The area near Tehri Dam is called New Tehri, which is also the district headquarters of Tehri Garhwal. The dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth filled embankment on the Bhagirathi (another name of Ganges).

We stopped at the dam for an hour or so and witnessed a masterpiece. After clicking a dozen pictures, we got into a jetty, which took us from one corner of the lake to the other. Anyone would love boating in this picturesque lake. Back at the resort, my husband gave me a surprise – a spa therapy at the Rasayana Spa at the resort.

This trip made my anniversary an experience of a lifetime that both my partner and me will cherish for long.

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The hot

herb

Sayanti Banerjee

If there is one herb that can add colour to your dish and spice it up at the same time, then it’s got to be paprika...

Each SpiceJet aircraft has been named after a particular spice. In the section ‘Spice Trail’, we bring you the history and usage of each of these spices.

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n interesting Hungarian proverb says, ‘One man may yearn for fame, another for wealth, but everyone yearns for paprika goulash’. Now that makes the herb so desirable! As far as its etymology is concerned, well the word paprika is derived from the Hungarian ‘paprika’ or the Serbian word ‘paprika’. They both interestingly refer to bell pepper or chilli pepper which is commonly referred to as Capsicum. The Hungarian paprika is, however, the granular version of the dried pepper and sounds quite similar to the Latin ‘piper’ or modern Greek ‘piperi’. It’s original saga can be traced back to the 19th century.

It is interesting to note that many European languages too use a similar word. In fact the Japanese refer to the same as ‘papurika’.

While the variety of paprika varies from country to country, this herb is most popularly used across the world for seasoning and garnishing dishes. The flavour can change from mild to pungent or hot and the colour too can get bright orange-red going up to intense and deep blood red. True to the place of its origin, the Hungarian paprika is considered by far the best amongst them all and is saved for the sizzling delicacies.

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Sprinkled paprika gypsy soup Ingredients:

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2 tsp. paprika

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Fry the onions, ginger, garlic and chopped chilli in an open vessel for 5 minutes.

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1 cup chopped, fresh tomatoes

Stir in the vegetables and the boiled chickpeas into it and stir in the masala mixture of turmeric, salt, basil and cinnamon into it for two minutes.

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3/4 cup chopped sweet peppers

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Add two cup of water and cover the mixture with a lid to boil.

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2 cups chickpeas stock

Once it becomes frothy, take off the lid and squeeze in the tamarind for the tangy flavor.

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Garnish it with the bay leaf and sprinkle the paprika over it.

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Enjoy this yummy treat with your loved ones.

3-4 tbs. Olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 cups chopped, peeled sweet potatoes/ vegetables

1 tsp. tumeric 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. salt dash of cinnamon 1 bay leaf

Paprika can also be used in the homespun ritual of applying henna or mehendi to the hair, which is popular in India Tangy delight Not many people know that in the United States, paprika is most popularly sprinkled on food items in order to garnish, but with an interesting twist. With the aim on making the flavour even more intense and the delicacy even more sizzling, paprika is heated gently in oil.

The preparation of rice, stews, and soups, as well as that of sausages or meats require a great deal of paprika flavouring. The Spanish Paprika (Pimentón) is available in almost three versions such as mild (Pimentón Dulce), moderately spicy (Pimentón Agridulce), and very spicy (Pimentón Picante.) In fact there is a very unique Spanish paprika apart from Pimentón de la Vera that has a distinct smoky flavour and aroma due to the fact that it is dried by smoking over the rare

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oak wood. Netherlands is a major production and distribution source of paprika that is ecofriendly too and is being cultivated especially at the greenhouses. However, when it comes to the exotic Moroccan cuisine, the paprika which is hailed as ‘tahmira’, is usually found slightly moistened by the addition of a small amount of olive oil blended into it.

Thanks to the natural colouring agent that it is, Paprika can also be used in the home-spun ritual of applying henna or mehendi to the hair, which is so popular in India. The addition of this herb will enable to achieve a rare reddish tint to the hair. Hence, it is better than the harmful chemicals that can dry out or damage hair. The capsicum peppers do not only look good and

colourful but they are also bundled with health benefits.

For health’s sake Being rich in Vitamin C, paprika can add a lot of nutritional value to any dish. This fact is tried and tested right from its discovery in 1932 by the Nobel prize-winner Albert Szent-Györgyi from Hungary. In fact, it is amusing to know how the Vitamin C content in the paprika herb is actually higher on the measuring scale by weight than that attributed to lemon juice. So, no wonder that paprika is also high in antioxidants. For those who are quite intrigued by the colour, the bright hue of paprika is primarily due to the xanthophylls, carotenoid and zeaxanthin content of this exotic herb. Well to be more exact for the health conscious, according to the USDA, 1tbsp (6.8g) of paprika has the following nutritional content: Calories:19; Fat: 0.88g; Carbohydrates: 3.67g; Fiber: 2.4g and Protein: 0.96g. Hence, paprika is the best bet when one is looking for a colourful menu packed with high health quotient.

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Treats for

colourful fiesta

Nitika Bajpayee

This Holi, welcome your guests with a combination of unconventional and traditional snack menu; rest assured your pals will have a gala time‌

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n the cusp of festive season, we raise toast to life! Here’s your chance to celebrate the most vibrant and zesty Hindu festival, Holi with lots of colour and food. Make merry with colours and food - binge, experiment or just serve. Holi is an occasion, which makes everyone drench in colour and indulge in fun and frolic with friends and family. No matter how much we consider the world cuisine, mithai and pakwan can never be passÊ. Remember how our mothers worked

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hard in the kitchen to prepare delectable gujiyas and malpuas. Apart from gujiya, around Holi, people love binging on bhaang pakoras and thandai. This Holi, serve your guests a traditional spread of festive menu, which will have leave them asking for more and shower praises on you. Top the traditional food menu with peppy Bollywood numbers and colour, and we are sure you will have ball of a time. We bring you traditional recipes of savouries and snacks that are served only around Holi. Certainly, a delicious way to celebrate Holi!

Spice Platter

Ingredients:

21/2 cup water 2 tblsp fennel seeds (Saunf) 1/2 tsp cardamom (Elaichi) 4 whole cloves (Laung) 2/3rd cup raisins (Kishmish) 1/2 cup blanched and chopped almonds (Badam) 1/4th cup chopped pistachio (Pista) 1/4th cup melon seeds, sunflower seeds or pine nuts 1 ltr Milk 1/4th tsp powdered saffron threads

Method:

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Bring the water to boil in a small saucepan.

Add the fennel seeds, cardamom and cloves, cover, and remove from the heat. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Place the raisins, almonds, pistachios and melon seeds, sunflower seeds, or pine nuts in a bowl and add fennel tea. Cover and set aside for at least one hour.

Transfer it to a blender, cover, and blend until the nuts and spices are reduced to a smooth texture. Pour into a strainer and set over a bowl.

When some of liquid had drained through the sieve, gather the corners and squeeze tightly to extract the maximum liquid.

Heat 2 tblsp of milk and add saffron. Combine the nut milk, saffron milk and remaining milk in a large jug and chill well.

Serve over a crushed ice.

Thandai

Ingredients:

250 gms Besan 200 gms Potatoes 200 gms Cauliflower 150 gms Onions 100 gms Spinach 200 gms Brinjal 10 gms Bhang seed powder 2 gms Soda-bicarbonate 5 gms Ajwain 5 gms Pomegranate seed powder Salt to taste Oil for deep-frying

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Method:

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Wash and cut the vegetables in big chunks. Mix together besan, sodabicarb and salt together.

To this mixture add bhang seed powder, ajwain, red chili powder, and pomegranate seed powder. Add enough water to make batter of

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dropping consistency.

Heat oil in a kadai. Dip the vegetable pieces one by one in the batter such that they get completely smeared with the batter from all around.

Then deep fry them on medium fire till golden crisp. Bhaang pakoras are ready to be served hot.

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Spice Platter

Ingredients:

Ghee/Oil to fry 500 gms maida (All purpose flour) 6 tblsp melted ghee For the Filling : 500-600 gms Khoya 1/2 tsp green Cardamom Powder 25 gms chopped Almonda 25 gms Raisins (Kishmish) 25 gms dried Coconut (shredded) 350 gms Sugar (Cheeni) or to taste (powdered)

Method:

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Sieve the flour. Mix the six tablespoons of oil with the maida. Using fingers, mix well so that the mixture binds to a certain extent.

Now add some water and knead lightly. Set aside and cover with a damp cloth.

Now mash the khoya and fry it in a deep pan till light brown in colour. Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Add almonds, cashews, coconut and raisins. Fry for 2 minutes and remove from the heat. Allow it to cool.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small round of 4 inch diameter. Fill half the round with the khoya mixture, fold it and seal the round, twisting the edges inwards.

Heat ghee in a kadhai and deep fry the gujiyas in batches on a medium flame. When golden brown in colour, drain and remove.

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Gujiya

Ingredients:

1 litre Milk 1/4 cup Maida 1/4 cup Suji Ghee Water Dry fruits for garnish Sugar (for sweet syrup)

Method:

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Malpua

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Boil the milk till it reduces to 1/2 its quantity.

Roast the rava till light brown. Add to the milk along with maida. There should be no lumps.

It should be a smooth pouring consistency. Heat the ghee.

Take the batter in a glass and pour in circular movements into the ghee to form a small pan cake. Turn over. Take care that it does not become crisp and hard.

Make sugar syrup of 1 thread consistency. Dip the malpua in the syrup and lay out on a plate and garnish with dry fruits.

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Evergreen diva

SAYANTI BANERJEE

Being high on energy comes naturally to actress Lillete Dubey.

A vivacious personality both on and off the screen, she talks about what keeps her going!

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true Virgo by birth, Lillete Dubey does not look anywhere close to 50’s. “If the world will end in 2012, I want to win an Oscar before that and write a novel!” is what Lillete Dubey candidly shares adding with a chuckle that she wants to be a grand-mom too. That is how her energy translates as you watch the young at heart lady come up with her characteristic laugh.

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A woman of substance She is a firm believer of education as her family members are highly accomplished professionals. In fact given her own merit too, her parents thought either she would become a Nuclear physicist or a doctor. It would have been more like ‘osmosis’ as she loves to describe, how people simply ‘sip into’ to the traditional way of life of all that they have grown up with, without wanting to really explore anything beyond.

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Thankfully, that was not to be the case for Lillete. Life of course had other plans for this bright woman who does respect education. She exerts, “Education is definitely very important as it colours the way one looks at life and broadens the horizon.” Though not exactly a headstrong feminist, Lillete does come across as a very strong and independent woman. This attribute she credits to her mother who was a gynecologist and has worked as a professional for several decades. Lillete firmly believes, “A man has never been the ‘be all and end all’ of things for me. Having my own identity and getting creative satisfaction is very important for me.”

Non-filmi approach Though Lillete came into the limelight because of playing various interesting roles in Bollywood movies, theatre still remains her first love. She regards Barry John as her mentor, back from her college and university days.

She takes pride in sharing, “For me work comes on its own and I do Bollywood films for fun mostly. Sometimes the reason I choose to play a part is to work with good actors, at times it is for a friend or even the vision the director wants to cast you in seems incredibly interesting.” The last bit is quite true specially for her role of Jaswinder ‘Jazz’ Kapoor in Kal Ho Na Ho. Laughing while recalling the experience of playing an embarrassing wannabe and a clownish seductress for the first time, Lillete say, “Initially I was shocked why Karan would want me to play such a character but it turned out to be so cool. I did it for fun but the audience too enjoyed it as much.” But then there are a few of those characters that are close to her heart but may not have been commercially successful like playing Anita Rosario Kapoor in My Brother Nikhil for instance.

Then there are more roles I loved like Rose Davenport of Zubeidaa, Mrs. Mohanlal from Pinjar or Zuleikha Banu from Housefull. Having been a part of this industry for a while, Lillete shares, “There are actually very few roles for senior supporting female actors I feel and I would hate to carry the baggage of being ‘type cast’.” So it is her theatre production The Primetime Theatre Co. that gets her creative satisfaction at the end of the day. She loves to produce, direct and act in plays without having to keep to any particular parameter. The theme,

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Though Lillete came into the limelight because of playing various interesting roles in Bollywood movies, theatre still remains her first love

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Lillete Dubey with her daughter Neha Dubey at a function

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the subject, the script, the dialogues, costumes, light, make up, sound and everything required can be from the figment of her imagination.

Lillete adds, “For me money is secondary and I am not accountable to anybody.”

more of a friend, she has been a disciplinarian too and a ‘Hitler’ at times. But one lesson that she has always taught her children is to be truthful, no matter what the consequences are!

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Playing mom

“I simply love travelling”, the actress confesses.

She loves her ‘me time’ in the flights unlike most people as she can read or catch up on sleep while on board like nowhere else in the world but mid air! In fact she really appreciates the content of the airlines in-flight magazines as a frequent traveler. Lillete has actually been inspired to explore newer destinations after browsing through a few glossy photographs and reading about first hand reviews in some of the popular magazines while on board.

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Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) Monsoon Wedding (2001): Pimmi Verma Baghban (2003): Shanti Patel Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003): Jaswinder “Jazz” Kapoor Fanaa (2006): Zooni’s Instructor Corporate (2006): Devyani Bakshi Housefull (April 30, 2010): Zuleikha Banu Break Ke Baad (2010) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012): Mrs. Kapoor

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Having played mom on screen to a number of actors, in real life Lillete has two daughters Neha and Ira Dubey. Ira is the younger one and is currently, part of the new avatar of Chicks on Flicks from Sony PIX. She takes it as a huge compliment when people tell her that she resembles her mom closely and sounds like her exactly over the phone with her husky voice.

Ira shares, “We love to call ourselves a ‘nautanki’ family as we love to talk about films and theatre apart from watching them or acting in them. In fact my parents had met through theatre in college.” She admires her mother’s zest for life and her incredible energy in spite of never exercising or hitting the gym in her life.

Also the girl reveals that though Lillete has been

Beyond the world of acting

Living by a simple philosophy of life Lillete believes that one must live in the moment and let go all anxieties. Well, a happy person that she is - the words from the Holy Geeta – “Karam Kar, Phal ke chinta mat kar” is something that Lilette totally relates to.

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Power w men Florina Soren

Indian women are leaving no stone unturned. With every passing day, they are marching forward and conquering new grounds. On International Women’s Day, Spiceroute brings you some of the path-breakers...

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n today’s India, successful women are no more a rarity with many of them standing on grounds which were hitherto men’s bastion. From entrepreneurs, banking heads, scientists to sports and politics; women are extending their boundaries like never before. On March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day and this makes for a perfect occasion to recall their success story. However, there are many more out

there, whom we could not cover in this short article. Women who have changed (bettered) many lives, who have broken men bastions and women who have excelled much beyond all expectations. In an effort to salute women power, we bring you few stalwarts who have gone ahead and done something different and in the process inspiring other women to chase their dream with single minded devotion.

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Flying high

Sneha Shekhawat This Republic Day was a special one, as the nation showcased its might, it also saluted the role of its intrepid women. As the Rajpath reverberated with marching contingents, Flight Lieutenant Sneha Shekhawat became the centre of all attraction.

She became the first woman to lead the Indian Air Force contingent at the Republic Day Parade ever. She was assisted by three other women flying officers Heena Pore, Anupam Chaudhary and Pooja Negi as the 144-strong Air Force contingent marched to the tunes of ‘Air Battle’. It was a moment of pride for every Indian to see a woman in

such a leading role. Reflecting on that moment, Ft. Lt. Shekhawat says, “To lead the IAF’s contingent at the Republic Day Parade on Rajpath, I think is a matter of great honour for anybody. Yes, I definitely feel as proud as any officer, who would have been given this opportunity.” Shekhawat, who comes from the small town of Sikar in Rajasthan is at present posted with the IAF squadron in Ghaziabad. When asked about her career choice she proudly said, “I always wanted to join the Defence Forces. I wanted to fly since childhood and so the IAF was a natural career option.”

Tejaswani Sawant

Shooting star

Sports is another field where the fair sex is having their fair share of glory. Whether it is hockey or cricket, biking or swimming, women have done us proud. Tejaswani Sawant, the young woman shooter from Kolhapur scripted history when she became the first Indian women shooter to clinch a gold medal at the World Shooting Championships.

By winning this coveted crown she also equaled

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the world-record score in the 50 m Rifle Prone event. Sawant also received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2011 for her success in shooting and the country has lots of hope from her. She had earlier said, “There is nothing that can match the feeling of ecstasy when you hit a bull’s eye.” Though she took the game a little late in life, she has shown meteoric growth in the last couple of years.

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Follow the leader

Agatha Sangma Agatha Sangma, the daughter of former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma, became the youngest minister in the Manmohan Singh cabinet at the age of 28 years.

Winning for a second time from Tura in Meghalaya, she is a harbinger of change among young woman of her age. Currently, she is the Minister of State for Rural Development and has relentlessly been working for the development of the people of her state. Hold-

ing a degree in law, Sangma is also interested in photography and loves listening to music and is an avid reader. Talking about her role in the changing society, she had said there should be equal opportunities for all. Even in rural India education and other amenities should be made available to one and all. She says as a minister, she feels she has a great responsibility to bring change and development.

Anusha Rizwi

Take on life

The movie ‘Peepli Live’ took the nation by storm a couple of years back. Dealing with the sensitive issue of farmers’ suicide, the movie brings out the harsh realities. Released at a time when the nation witnessed quite a few of such cases, the film did open up a plethora of unanswered questions.

The young scriptwriter as well as director of the movie, Anusha Rizwi is one of the successful women directors’ who does not shy away from directing films of her choice. Talking to us, she said, “The topic chooses you, rather than you deciding what you want to write about. As a director, the effort of directing a movie is extremely intensive,

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exhausting but at the same time very very rewarding.” Already working on her next film based on Amitabh Ghosh’s novel Sea of Poppies, she says she loves the whole exercise of editing and putting the story together for her viewers.

According to Rizwi, filmmaking for her has been a bitter-sweet experience of things that she loved doing, and few aspects that she does not like so much (like marketing); but overall it has been rewarding and very enriching. She feels more women should come forward into film making and do films that they want and are convinced about.

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Be the change

Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi, became the first women IPS officer way back in 1972, did change history and since then has always stood for women empowerment. She is not only the first woman police officer but the only women to hold such high position in the police service. She is known for her reform initiatives brought change where ever she was posted.

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Be it fighting against corruption or fighting for women rights, she has herself ‘been the change’ we so much want to see in our society. Talking to us, she said, “Women today are more on equal ground and now it is upto her to set her goals. Yes, India is both forward as well as backward as the country is huge and we can’t generalize but yes lot has happened and lot needs to be done. While some are sitting on equal footing, there are some especially in rural India where equality is still a privileged of few. It is here that we all need to work upon. ” She feels there should be equal opportunities for all, girl child as well as young boys and across the whole nation.

She says it is great to see women achieving their goals and venturing into almost all sphere. Bedi as her missive to the younger brigade says, “Be the change you want to see. If you are in governance – deliver and if you are on the other side, seek better governance because only that can better our India.”

Apart from her police duties, Bedi has been part of change in every segment of the society. Through her NGO, she reaches out to many children and women from the weaker section. She is also an author, columnist, activist and TV anchor.

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Channel in some positive energy to your homes through aromatherapy and you will feel calmness seeping into your soul‌

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his spring, experience the physical and psychological benefits of aromatherapy. The power of home fragrance is an essential accessory, which is apparent at this time of year. Aroma natural oils are derived from flowers, leaves, bark of trees and roots that have medicinal properties. Go ahead and soothe the energy of your space with natural aroma

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fragrance and transform an ordinary home into a warm retreat for you and your whole family. It will certainly bring in that calming effect to your mood as well as to the ambience of the room.

Oils from lavender, lemon grass, lime and frankincense are hot favourites. One word of caution before you begin with aromatherapy, make sure you purchase smokeless candles and

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do look for labels saying the product includes pure essential oils. You can also use diffuser and drop a few drops of fragrance oil or resort to aromatic scented candles with herbal extracts.

These products are not constituted of ordinary or regular wax rather made of special soybean wax, which makes it so special. Also there are a number of models of aromatherapy oil burners available in the market, and these come in various shapes and sizes.

Foyer magic By lighting aroma cedar scented candles for a few minutes every day, you can turn a commonplace ho-hum room like the foyer into a radiant one. Placing scented reed diffusers in the hallway or entrance of your home works magic, as they will immediately set the tone and ambience as you step through the front door welcoming you and your guests. You can also place an aromatherapy earthen lamp and add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to it and let the warmth of the candle gently release the oil’s aroma-therapeutic and synergistic qualities.

Try frankincense aromatherapy oil to uplift your space and cleanse the air of fear and hatred.

Orange oil dropped in diffusers will be calming and soothing without being sedating and will inspire and uplift the Chi (positive energy) of all the rooms as well.

Fragrant vibes for kitchen To enhance the flow of Chi in your cooking space, you can create a pot of spices in water on a low simmer and let the wonderful aroma fill the air. Doing the dishes can be fun when you add 10 drops of grapefruit oil or bitter orange oil to your dish soap. Your psyche will feel suitably calm and rejuvenated. You can also place reed diffusers in the kitchen to lift heavy cooking smells. With no bare flame you also won’t need to worry about keeping an eye on them when you leave the room after eating. Pine oil as a disinfectant in the kitchen is also a wonderful way of keeping away the stagnant cooking smell.

By using aromatherapy, you can attract positive energy to your living spaces or rejuvenate your mind, body and soul

your spirits and promote deep relaxation. You can also try cedarwood oils as this makes a fantastic room deodorizer, which can be used in the living space. For calming ambience in the living room, arrange scented candles at different heights around the room, on shelves, in alcoves or on a central coffee table. And yes if you have a fireplace fill it with pillar candles.

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Lighting invigorating candles, which typically contain some mixture of oils from the mint and citrus are excellent option for relaxing. The mint essential oils like peppermint, spearmint, basil, and eucalyptus provide quick stimulation, revitalization, and an extra dose of energy. Place vanilla or orange-based aromatic candles on your dining table just before the guests arrive.

vanilla. If you suffer from insomnia, chamomile and lavender best serve the purpose of relieving this problem. Another wonderful idea would be to take a bowl of potpourri and experiment with different layers of aromatic fragrances and place it the closet area of your bedroom. You can be sure your bedroom will soon smell great and create the relaxing ambience you’ve been dreaming of.

When you arrive home lethargic and drained after a grueling day at work and there is hardly any time for an intervening catnap, treat yourself to a short break by lighting an energizing frankincense aromatherapy candle. Its woody, earthy, warming and purifying qualities will lift

Igniting passion

Bathroom magic

Aromatherapy candles are a potent sedative, which help in inducing sound and peaceful sleep.

For relaxing or sleeping, choose candles that are soothing and calming, such as lavender and

You can place a bowl of floating lavender aromatherapy candles to accompany your bath, as these will help you relax after a long and hectic day.

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This Spring, update your wardrobe with everything latest. We bring you 10 must-have accessories that’ll make sure you stay fashionable, round-the-clock!

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Headgear:

From 70’s wide-brim hats to bandanas to ethnic turbans to headbands, headgear this season is as essential as the lipper in your make up box to make sure you shine!

Scarf necklaces:

An ideal indulgence this season, this little piece of accessory has a dual charm – glams up your outfit for any do and adds colour to it as well. You can have as many as you want in as many colours available.

Oversized clutches: Hobos and

teeny weeny clutches are passé.

What you need this New Year is something in between, and that’s where oversized clutches step in.

A bold clutch will not only turn heads but also comes in handy if you want to carry a lot of stuff.

Cuffs:

Mettalic, shimmer, wood, wool, ethnic, stacked, et al, this season is all about having an arm party! You can either sport one bold piece or stack a variety of ‘em together, whatever you do will sure get you noticed.

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Gloves:

No, it won’t make you look like you are competing for Miss India! With 70’s fashion racing back on the runways, gloves will only add more oomph to your outfit! If you’re out to win hearts or even break some, try wearing detailed, fingerless, leather or opera-length gloves.

Condom Heels:

Choker:

We understand the name is not selfexplanatory but what the heck; it’s a rage after all. Having the capacity to turn your same ol’ heels into brand new ones in a flick of a second, condom heels are the ultimate accessory this season. Indulge in printed, satin, woolen and bejewelled ones this season and let your shoes come in the limelight.

The fashionable diva that you are, a choker will complete any look be it traditional or western. Seen massively on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways across the world, this vintage piece of jewellery has proved it is definitely here to stay.

Belts:

Belts add a structure to one’s outfits and therefore, qualify for the must-have list. A belt will never fail to amuse you if you know how to play up this clever accessory. Choose from a wide range of bows, chains, corsets, double-sided belts, stretch or embellished ones, or the jumbo sashes, knots and ties, oversized obi and tassels to work your magic on any outfit.

Bold rings:

Statement rings are something that’s effortlessly chic. And with winters here to stay for a while, you can flash your oversized rings with élan. What’s more, you have options galore from hi-end luxury brands to hi-street ones and even the fashionable streets of your city, you can find one that suits your style from any of these hide-outs.

Sunglasses: Auburn, aviators, cat-eyes, clear frames, coloured lenses, flat, novelty, oversized vintage or hexagonal, sunglasses in these shapes and more will help you stay stylish at al times.

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Changing lives

Florina Soren

Education can change lives. Talking this adage forward, Literacy India has brought change into many lives

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ll of you who have seen the movie, 3 Idiots will surely remember the character of Millimetre, often dropping words of wisdom in between ironing stacks of clothes.

For the small boy leading a below average life in Gurgaon suburb, life changed when he became part of the Literacy India. While it opened the door for proper education, the organisation also nurtured his creative talent. He was good in acting and after attending workshops and participating in several plays, he began his journey with

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Bollywood acting. Rahul (his actual name) bagged role in films like Blue Umbrella and Omkara before doing the blockbuster film 3 Idiots where he got to act along with stars like Aamir Khan.

Today, Rahul is preparing for the Class X exams and is constantly indulging in his love for acting through the various theatre workshop organised

by Literacy India. Though he is the shining star in the organisation’s history, there are many other success stories to write home about.

Literacy India is leaving no stone unturned to educate children and empower them with computer skills

Computer literacy Literacy India in its long journey since 1996 realised children always responded better when taught with the digital media. Taking a step forward, the organisation recently launched Gyantantra Digital Dost, a comprehensive computer aided educational package to provide primary level education. Volunteers at the organisation narrate instances when computers provided to slum children helped them in getting them to participate in projects and other activities. “Computers are always a big hit among children. It keeps them coming back for more.

And once the interest is generated it is easier to teach them,” says a volunteer who works among underprivileged children in Delhi. The programme will help teachers in all different centres to teach through the digital media making it more interesting for the students, who find the conventional mode of teaching not captivating enough. Capt. Indraani Singh, Managing Trustee and Founder Secretary, Literacy India says,

“At Literacy India, the focus has always been on continuous innovation to overcome the challenges. ‘Gyantantra Digital Dost’ is meant to be a knowledge machine which will encourage participation and positive engagement among children.” The volunteers also say such is the interest for digital education that children often come to the centres in the evening after doing their daily work.

Life changing moments In today’s time when providing two square meals a day has become a challenge for parents in the lower strata of the society, Literacy India has extended the much needed helping hand in providing quality education to their children.

Most of the families are migrants from nearby states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and have no established source of income with many working as daily wage earners. Providing education to their children is the toughest challenge that these parents face and most of these children end up

The lives of many women have also changed after they were trained by Literacy India in various vocational courses

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Rahul, whose acting skills were well appreciated in the movie 3 Idiots, is one of the shining stars of Literacy India

Projects galore Shiksharth: Honing creative skills like painting, pottery, theatre, dance Pathshala: Providing education to children Vidyapeeth: Encouraging children for non-formal preparatory education Karigari: To provide a platform for vocational training Health: To provide health care services

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begging or taking up unscrupulous activities. The lives of many women have also changed after they were trained by Literacy India in various vocational courses. While some take up tailoring work, others learn how to make paper products.

The organisation, with its multiple programmes helps the children and women find a space of their own and open up avenues for them to earn some money. For the women folk, these opportunities come as means to self empowerment, giving them a life of dignity, perhaps for the first time in their lives. Literacy India in its long years of existence has changed the lives of many. While Mansa, daughter of a security guard is currently doing her B Tech from Allahabad University, Deepa adopted by the organisation in 1999 is currently pursuing D. Ed from District Institute of Education & Training collage at Garhi Harsaru.

Children of parents who did not have substantial earning, their lives would never have been the same without the support of the organisation.

Today, both Mansa and Deepa besides many other youngsters are enjoying benefits much beyond their means. The organisation after enrolling students, judge the inclination and interest of each

student before helping them chalk out a career path for them.

There are others like Tafrej, whose parents moved to Delhi from Meerut with no source of income. Tafrej, though average in studies, showed extraordinary talent in drawing and use of computers. He was taught animation and other computer programme and today he is working as Lab assistant in Literacy India to teach computer skill and animation to other students. Going back to Rahul, he is planning to join either National School of Drama or National Institute of Film and Television. “My interest in acting continues. While I should complete my studies, acting is my inner calling�, says the confident Rahul, known to the world as Millimetre.

With 23 learning centres across India and many success stories in tow, Literacy India has touched many lives across the country including many villages as well as far off places like Ladakh.

Volunteers from Ladakh too shared their experiences saying they feel more connected with the rest of the nation as there are always exchange programmes among all centres.

Spotlight/Education

Carving niche in

education

The higher education scenario in southern states of India is considered as exemplary to the whole nation....

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ndia’s higher education system has the third largest enrollment globally and South India records a good portion of those enrollments. Several government-private initiatives, industryinstitution collaborations in the recent years have taken the quality of education to new heights and making South India as a destination among Indian and foreign students for quality education. Every decision on the path of higher education is critical in the life of a student, as it determines the future direction for furthering their career growth. Therefore any choice on admission for higher education is taken with utmost care.

Education in India is much cheaper as compared to the developed as well as developing countries. The Government of India spends about 4.2 % of the total GDP expenditure.

The languages of instruction for education in school include both regional and English and English being the preferred one. About 3,500 students visit India on educational programmes from over 70 countries every year.

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Every state has its own regional language and English is the wide spoken language in most of the urban areas and in 99 % of the Universities. There are numerous summer course offered in India, right from technology courses to the spiritual courses. Almost there are courses on every facet of human activities such as sports, photography, nature studies and also Yoga.

Karnataka: Epitome of education With changing times, education system is no longer confined to classrooms. To keep pace, city schools too have started the concept of smart classrooms to attract the attention of students. Southern states of India have scaled new heights in Higher Education scenario.

In all spheres of education, knowledge par excellence is being imparted and encompassed not only generic degrees but also vocational and technical education. Several government initiatives, public-private partnerships, and industry-institution collaborations have proved boon to students. According to Digital Learning

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magazine, higher education equips the student with requisite skills for furthering their career growth. Some of the selected education best practices in Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are being replicated across the country.

Karnataka is widely acknowledged to be the leader in Information Technology (IT). The Millennium Biotech Policy introduced by the Karnataka government seeks to lead the state into the next revolution in Biotechnology. Karnataka already has the training and knowledge base necessary to drive the revolution. The state has unparalleled human resources in various areas of technology. The state accounts for about 15% share of higher education in the country. It is also the pioneer in liberalising higher education. Out of the 82 engineering colleges, only 2 are in the government sector. The premier position of Bangalore in the knowledge segment has been due to its strong tradition in education and in science and technology.

The industry-institution partnership has helped leverage local talent through educational programmes and has brought existing syllabus, faculty and students on par with the emerging technologies in IT. Large numbers of colleges are available in Bangalore; also there is no dearth of institutions in Bangalore for providing post college education like Post Graduate Programs, Research Programs, etc. Bangalore, also known as the “Science City or Cyber City” of India has become an education hub for students from both India and abroad. The educational institutions here have excelled in the deliverance of highstandard education in various disciplines to enable students prepare for a highly competitive working environment. Bangalore has been able to achieve a high literacy rate of 83.91% with the help of several initiatives taken by the State Government and the local authorities.

Kerala: Achieving success Education in Kerala Kerala’s achievements in social development and quality of life are, no doubt, inspiring and encouraging. The state has achieved a human development index comparable to the developed countries of the World. The state tops the literacy charts and has

Raja Rajeshwari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

Thiru A C Shnamugam,

Chairman, Raja Rajeshwari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

Q: Please inform our readers about the vision of Raja Rajeshwari Medical College?

A: For more than half a decade, since 2005, Raja Rajeshwari Medical College has come a long way, with a fruitful and memorable journey, so far. The sole aim of investing in education was to strengthen the student factor, so as to strengthen our nation.

Q: What special offerings does Raja Rajeshwari Medical College provide to the students aspiring for a medical career?

A: Raja Rajeswari Medical College is spread over the sprawling land of over 25 acres. Our institution has evolved to be a hub of medical excellence. We are concentrating on two core areas namely medical education and affordable health care.

Q: How is teaching methods at your college different from other medical colleges in the country?

A: We have special focus on liberal education. Cutting across all barriers, we also provide free and subsidised care to the poor and the needy. With adequate exposure to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic gadgets, along with varied clinical material our students are armoured with latest knowledge.

Q: At Raja Rajeshwari Medical College and Hospital, what are your future plans?

A: The entire team at Raja Rajeshwari Medical Colleges believes and lives with one simple concept which draws inspiration from: -“Hands that serve humanity are a lot better than lips that talk of divinity” - Swami Vivekananda JAIHIND !!!!

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Hyderabad Business School, Hyderabad

Prof. S.S. Prasada Rao,

Dean & Director, Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

made constant efforts to rapidly advance in the higher education segment during the last few years. Kerala has many renowned institutions for providing higher education and training. Some of these institutions include - Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Cochin University of Science and Technology and University of Kerala . Engineering education in Kerala registered an impressive annual growth rate of 17.04 % in terms of number of institutions & 4.64% in terms of student intake during 1995-2004.

85% is the role played by self financing institutions (both govt owned & private owned) in technical education 76% is the dominant role played by tbe Government in polytechnic education 37% shows the declining role of govt in engineering degree education The Kerala Education Grid is a major project undertaken by the state government to provide quality education to those who are pursuing higher studies.

Planned in phases with participation from premier institutions and universities of Kerala, the Grid will ultimately link all the educational institutions across the state. Recently, a INR 500-crore ‘Technical Education’ hub has been proposed in Malappuram, Kerala in a bid to make the State a much sought after destination for higher education and knowledge industries. The international educational centre seeks to integrate programmes in technology, management, design and architecture. It also proposes to offer specialised postgraduate pro-

Q: What is the mission of Hyderabad Business School?

A: Hyderabad Business School (HBS), GITAM University, Hyderabad, is an institution of quality management education, research, executive training, and consultancy. The holistic approach to pedagogy incorporates a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and frequent interactions with top level executives from industry.

Q: What is the USP of Hyderabad Business School?

A: Utmost importance to industry-academia collaboration, 16 weeks of internship, state of the art infrastrure, thrust on learning by doing, apart from 30 years of experience of imparting Management education. The School has an excellent faculty pool, rich in experience and a high intellectual capital base.

Q: How do you rate Hyderabad Business School in the contemporary Management Education?

A: Hyderabad Business School has been rated as one of the top B-Schools in South India. HBS is ranked 39 in an All India B-School Survey conducted by ICMR and 4Ps B&M for 2011.

Q: Highlight the innovative trends at Hyderabad Business School?

A: The teaching methodology uses tools such as Capstone Business Simulation Game, and emphasizes on case study method, practical knowledge through internship in industry for 16 weeks.

Centre of Excellence at HBS carry out research, consultancy, Management Development and training in areas such as Entrepreneurship, Leadershipand Corporate Communications.

Q: What is your message for MBA aspirants?

A: A penchant for relating with people in a harmonious manner, strong ethical bent, energy, passion, communicative ability and critical thinking are essential attributes that one should cultivate to be successful. And importantly, where you do your MBA matters a lot, because different institutions offer different levels and quality of exposure to their students.

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Bangalore, also known as the Science City or Cyber City of India has become an education hub for students from both India and abroad grammes and advanced post-doctoral research.

Universities and institutions would be invited to function as centre for offshore studies.

Andhra Pradesh: Soaring education If we talk about Andhra Pradesh, the state is regarded as a hot destination for higher education both for the students of the state and outside the state. The jurisdiction of quality education, available at every stage of education spreads over almost every village and towns of the state. The state has more than 20 institutes of higher education. The state has recently made strides in setting up several institutes of higher education. Andhra Pradesh is a much sought after destination for higher education in India.

The state offers quality education to all students within the state and other parts of India. Among the higher educational institutes like The Central University of Hyderabad and NIT, Warangal is known for their significant research work in their respective fields. International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Indian School of Business (ISB) and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University(s) (JNTU) are attaining international recognition for their high standard of education. The list of the major institutes offering higher education in Andhra Pradesh includes Palamoor University, Mahaboobnagar; International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) , Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Institute of Hotel Management Catering technology and Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad, National Institute of Technology NIT, Warangal apart from Gitam University and other eminent colleges.

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With the establishment of increasing number of private schools and high schools, the state government introduces several pioneering projects and schemes to enhance the standard of education as well as facilitate primary and elementary education among the poor students.

The Central Government has also changed the education policy of the state with the objective of improving the present education scenario of the state by keeping elementary education reachable to the poor students. A provision of scholarships & awards has been made to increase the zeal among the talented students and to encourage them work harder. The quality and up to date education provided by the higher education institutes of Andhra Pradesh encapsulates the overall education policies and

scenario of the state making them transparent to the people inside and outside the arena of the state.

Tamil Nadu: Excelling in subjects The education system of Tamil Nadu is considered as one of the best in the country. It is due to the continuous efforts made by the state Government in making the education policy liberal and also by granting autonomy to various institutes of excellence. There are certain factors that make Tamil Nadu a preferred destination for higher education. It has adequate educational institutions, efficient and committed teachers, strong education policy of the government, and infrastructural facilitates for

Aiming for excellence

is most important,” says Raju. The group of institutions offers variety of courses with different combinations in PUC, BBM, B.Com,B. Sc, BCA, B.Ed, B.E, M.Sc.(Biotechnology),M. Sc.(Biochemistry), MBA, MCA and M.Tech.

The Reva campus is spread over 35 acres near the Bangalore International Airport . The

institutions have state of the art infrastructural facilities which includes high speed wireless networking, latest computers and legal software, dedicated Wi-fi internet connectivity, well equipped laboratories, spacious modern library with rich collection of books, journals and browsing center.

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n today’s competitive world it is very important to provide the best education to our children. Once out of school and college the student should be armed to face the competition outside with confidence. Reva Group of Educational Institutions is close to obtaining this goal.

Managed by the Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust, the institute was started in 2002 and since then been providing the best in higher education.

P Shyama Raju, chairman, Reva Group of Educational Institutions strongly believes in the importance of quality education for all. “Overall development of the student’s personality through academic, sports and cultural activities

The faculty, backbone of teaching and learning process are highly qualified and experienced in the respective fields.

Students are provided with the incentives like scholarships for merit and excellence in sports and other activities.

Each group of 15 students are assigned to a particular teacher under ‘Mentor System’. In this, the faculty concerned interacts with the student, parents and understands the problems and motivates them.

‘Earn while you learn’ is the concept under which the students will be provided opportunity to work in the industries started by the institute within the campus.

Metro Mechanical Manufacturing Forum and

Thinking Soft Solutions have been started.

All the eligible students are placed in reputed companies like Infosys, L&T Infotech, Techmahindra, Perote Systems, Sun Micro Systems, Oracle, Wipro, Honeywell, IBM, Cisco, Google, ICICI, HDFC, Dr. Reddi labs, BioCon, Nuziveedu Seeds, Mercedes Benz,TCS etc.

The institute has academic and research tie-ups with several foreign universities for various exchange programs.

For further details contact Prof.

Dhanamjaya 9945185445, Dr. Ranapratap Reddy 9591510211, Dr. N. Ramesh 9880514718, Dr. Rajashekar 9448212034, For details visit www.revainstitution.org

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Akash International School, Bangalore

Ms.Pushpa Muniraju,

Chairperson, Akash International School, Bangalore

professional education. To maintain the quality of education in the state the government has outlaid Rs 892 crore for Higher Education.

The participation of central and state-run universities in the educational movement is worth noting. The varsities have set guidelines for various purposes including quality diverse academic teaching, admission and infrastructural development.The diversification of courses in Tamil Nadu is really outstanding. Even in the medical stream, the diversity of colleges in niche courses like Sidha, Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Yoga, Tamil Nadu colleges top the list. The courses offered by institutes are job oriented and are futuristic. One might be surprised to know this fact that in most of these professional courses, out of the total students enrolled in the country, approximately 20% are from Tamil Nadu.

Major cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichi and Madurai have established themselves as a forerunner in the field of higher education. Here, you will find some of India’s best professional educational institutions to name a few are: Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Christian Medical College-Vellore, Annamalai University, NIT-Trichy and so on.

If we talk about the higher and professional education scenario in India, southern states are leading. With government-private initiatives, industry-institution collaborations in the recent years, the quality of education has touched greater heights making South India as the hub of professional education.

Q: What is the mission of your school?

A: Akash International School aims at creating an environment conducive for child centred learning, innovative pedagogies and value based teaching. The education imparted in the environs of the school is a journey of self-exploration, self-discovery and self-experimentation. We teach our children to be responsible and independent and empower them to realize their goals.

Q: What is the USP of Akash lnternational School?

A: AIS is a school with a difference. It offers the highest standards of academics interwoven with exemplary levels of co-curricular activities. The school offers four different curriculums– CBSE, ICSE, Karnataka State Board and IGCSE. A team of highly qualified and dedicated teachers facilitate the ideal growth of children. They are aided with state of the art science and computer labs, audio-visual teaching aids and a well stocked library with a large repository of text books, reference books and world encyclopaedias. Exchange programmes are also organised to provide a global exposure to students and teachers.

Q: How do you teach the students to face the challenges of this competitive world?

A: Akash International School aims to equip the students to be selfreliant and self-confident through excellence, to face the challenges of a demanding and competitive world, thereby enabling them to don the mantle of world citizens with ease. The emphasis is on a blend of contemporary teaching methodology with deep rooted ethos of our ancient culture.

Q: Your message to the parents A: Education is the bedrock of social and economic development.

Our aim is to bring up a generation which is committed towards the society, having empathy to their fellow beings. When a child moves out of the portals of AIS he would not only have realized his potential, ready to take up the road less travelled by others and leave a trail of his own but also be a responsible global citizen.

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Bits & Bytes/gadget

Time to go green

Ashish bhatia

Do your bit for the environment by choosing these eco-friendly gadgets for your home‌

BPL StudyLite SL100

Rechargeable, lightweight, elegant, this lamp provides flicker-free, heat radiationless white light even when there is no electricity supply. The fairly portable and sturdy 750gm desk lamp can provide about six hours of bright illumination via its replenishable, embedded 3.6 V, 1500 mAh, NiMH batteries.

Specs: 24 LEDs, 7 watt output, 150-260V AC charging voltage, 1500mA battery, 4-6 hours on battery, available in 4 colours, detachable power cord, solar panel option.

Price: ` 1,690

Havells Gero Geyser

Instead of whining about what an electricity hog your geyser is, invest in Gero water heater, which comes with the highest possible energy BEE rating, a thermostat control to give you water at the temperature you desire, and insulation to prevent stored water from losing heat over time.

Specs: 15/25 litre capacities, adjustable thermostat controls, glass lined heating element, protective magnesium coating, heating indicator.

Price: ` 8,600 (15 litres)

Portronics Green Lock

Ever thought of joules of energy you waste every time you leave your laptop running? Not only does Green Lock put your computer to sleep when you step away from your machine, it also locks it up from snooping colleagues - and then unlocks it when you come as close as five metres of it. The little clip-remote does the job of lock-unlocking wireless and automatically without any fumbling.

Specs: USB dongle and remote set, Windows compatible, 128 bit AES encryption/decryption, 5 metre wireless coverage, 2.4 GHz radio transceiver, 1 year battery life.

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Bits & Bytes/gadget

Belkin Conserve Valet

With a bunch of gadgets ruling our everyday lives, charging these contraptions can be quite a hassle. A smart charging solution like this can be the perfect solution. Not only can the Valet charge up to four USB devices simultaneously but it also has the ability to shut off automatically. And since you can charge multiple gadgets at the same time, it cuts out all the juggling of devices for a power source.

Specs: 4 USB charging ports, auto shut-off, 100-240 volts input, 758gm light.

Price: ` 1,999

Boogie Board RIP

This one is a nifty electronic writing pad with a 9.5 inch LCD screen that you can use to scribble notes and create drawings. Your notes that are created with the help of the accompanying stylus are erasable at the touch of a button.

Specs: Scratch resistant 9.5-inch LCD screen, plastic bezel and casing, 8MB memory, accompanying stylus, stores 200 pages/images, Windows and Mac OS compatible, rechargeable lithium ion battery, 325gm weight.

Price: ` 3,300

Bedol Water Clock

While you wait for scientists to get your car running on water, wait it out with this alarm clock that runs on H20! You read that right: no batteries, no chemicals, no electricity, no winding. Just tank up this timekeeper every now and again with some tap water and it’ll tick away for the next 10-12 weeks.

Specs: Runs on water, 12 and 24 hour display, hourly or fixed alarms, large LCD display, plastic body, lightweight.

Price: ` 1,690

Promotion

Widex India awarded Best Hearing Aid Company

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idex India has been awarded the ‘Best Hearing Aid Company in North India” by Big Brands Research Pvt. Ltd., an independent market research organisation in India. The award was presented to Bhupendra Chaudhary, Managing Director and Shakeel H Rizvi, General Manager Marketing Communications, Widex India Private Limited by Dr. Shashi Tharoor at Brands Academy Business & Service Excellence Award Ceremony 2012, held on 7th January 2012 in Gurgaon.

Widex was selected based on several criteria like Brand awareness and recognition, Customer focus and level of service-support and Social responsibility. The awards given annually to diverse organizations and professionals from various area of work in India, on the basis of their product and service, quality, pricing and marketing strategies and initiatives leaderships position in the industry or market segment dedication to customer satisfaction entrepreneurial initiatives exemplary business practice feedback

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from the end customers and the industry and business growth.

Widex India is now aims at being since its inception, Widex has been committed to three core values that continue to inform our decisions and inspire our work. Rizvi informed the products that have won international acclaim, are designed with form and function in mind.

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Reel Reality

Bollywood & Hollywood releases in March

Agent Vinod Release Date: March 23 Director: Sriram Raghavan Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena

Kapoor, Prem Chopra The much-awaited spy flick is being produced by Saif Ali Khan himself under his banner Illuminati Films.

Khan will star in the title role of the film while Kareena Kapoor will be the leading lady. The film shares the title with a popular detective

film of the 70s but the director has asserted that it is not a remake of the same. Made in the same genre of edge-of-the-seat thriller as the James Bond series, Agent Vinod tells the story of a secret agent who is sent abroad to resolve the mystery surrounding the killing of another agent and know more regarding a conspiracy he was about to unravel. The character of Kareena, whom Saif meets during the journey, has an element of mystery and suspense.

Upcoming Bollywood capers

Paan Singh Tomar

London Paris New York

Release Date: March 2

Release Date: March 2

Director: Tigmanshu

Director: Anu Menon

Dhulia

Cast: Ali Zafar and Aditi

Cast: Irrfan Khan, Mahi Gill

The movie tells the incredible story of the life of an athlete who turns into a dacoit.

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Release Date: March 30 Director: Jonathan Liebesman Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Liam

Neeson, Sam Worthington A fantasy flick and a sequel to the 2010 film, Clash of the Titans, Wrath Of The Titans tells the story of the mythical Perseus, the son Zeus and Danae, who once defeated the sea monster Kraken but now lives as a simple fisherman in a village. However, an impend-

ing war between the gods and the Titans prompts him to go for action again.

The titans, led by Kronos, father of the brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon is leading the titans from the underworld. Kronos was banished by the brothers long back but as it turns out, Hades has now made a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The development worries Perseus who then undertakes a dangerous quest into the underworld to rescue him.

Upcoming Hollywood capers

Kahaani Release Date: March 9 Director: Sujoy Ghosh Cast: Vidya Balan

Rao Hydari

and Parambrata Chatterjee

The story of this film revolves around the romantic journey of two people who are completely different.

This film follows the journey of a woman to a city unknown to her in search of her missing husband.

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The Pirates: Band Of Misfits

21 Jump Street

Release Date:

March 16

Release Date: March 2

Director: Chris Miller,

Director: Lasse

March 28 Director: Peter Lord Cast: Hugh Grant,

Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven An animation film based on Gideon Defoe’s The Pirates series

Release Date:

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Phil Lord

Hallstrom

Cast: Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum

Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas

Two police officers go undercover in a school to crack a drug peddling case.

Story of a fisheries expert who is given a special project in Yemen.

Compiled by tumpa dasgupta

Laze & Lounge/books

For the bedside table Civil Lines 6 This book takes us to various cities around different time bringing back tales from yesteryear. The first story of the book Great Eastern Hotel, is an extract from the ongoing book by Ruchir Joshi on the same. It is set during the tumultuous time of the Second World War in the then second city of the British empire. Stories like ‘Building bridges’ by Manu Herbstein talks about his Indian experiences. The book with a photo feature on Nizamuddin, New Delhi and brings alive rare moments around it.

Edited by: Mukul Kesavan, Kai Friese and Achal Prabhala Publisher: Harper Collins Price: ` 350

On Safari: The Tiger and the Baobab Tree The call of the wild to which Babi Nobis and wife Tina responded to since early childhood became a life-long passion taking them to different wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Nobis is a brilliant photographer, and what better subject then the king of the jungle himself. ‘The tiger shoots’ took him to Ranthambhore, Kanha and Bandhavgarh. Babi’s African safaris have produced some brilliant photographs chronicling the wildlife in the Continent. It is said a photo speaks much more than words; which is absolutely true here.

Author: Babi Nobis Publisher: Om Books International Price: ` 2,995

Journeys through Rajasthan The colourful state of Rajasthan has been well scripted in this book of memoirs, authored by various writers including Aman Nath, William Dalrymple, Jug Suraiya and Gayatri Devi among many others. The books articles take you through the varied locales of Rajasthan from Pushkar, Shekhavati, Pabusar, Chittor, Mount Abu bringing alive many interesting anecdotes from these places. Through these writings, one can visualise the royal state of Rajasthan in all its splendour.

Edited by: Amrita Kumar Publisher: Rupa Publications Price: ` 395

Naga culture: Free against the odds With vibrant pictures, the book takes the readers on a walkthrough across the Naga culture. From the landscape beauty of Nagaland, their art and culture to their very indigenous tribal democracy; the opens up a huge gamut of realities about this part of the country. Nicely laid out with bright pictures and elaborate text, the book makes for a nice read.

Author: Frans Welman; co-author: Ngathingkhui Jagoi Publisher: Dev Publisher & Distributor Price: ` 2,495

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By florina soren

Fairytale

Splash of

colours Nitika Bajpayee

With Holi round the corner, we bring you easy ways to make eco-friendly colours from natural susbtances...

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he month of March is synonymous to Holi, the festival of colours that heralds the arrival of spring.

Though known by different names - colours, sweets and merriment are synonymous with this festival.

Days before Holi, children start preparing for the festival by acquiring water balloons, buying fanciest of pichkaris, vibrant gulals and water colours in different shades. Though Holi is the most vibrant festival in India, it is celebrated particularly in Northern India where people smear each other with loads of powdered

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colours and throw coloured water at each other. A week before the festival, children start raiding the kitchens where their mothers usually busy making pakwan and delicacies like gujiyas, nimki, chakri and laddoos for Holi.

Overall, people indulge in the revellery with food and colours.

Paint the town Holi also marks the beginning of Hindu month Phagun, which arrives with the promise of warm days ahead and spring. Though, there is hardly a downside to this exuberance, Holi is an occasion which makes people go high on chemical based colours and gulal. Synthetic dyes and colours have taken the Indian markets by storm and are filled with greasy toxic chemical based colours that can have adverse affects on the skin and respiratory systems.

Chemical based Holi colours from China have also flooded our markets and seem to have a very harsh and toxic effect especially on children who are vulnerable to the inferior quality and dangerous toxins like lead and mercury.

The liquid colours are mostly acquired from industrial dyes and can lead to severe skin allergies and eye infections. Did you know all the dark greens available around Holi come from copper sulphate, while magenta comes

s while Precaution li playing Ho s and nthetic colour • Do not buy sy d dyes.

loose powdere izer, layer of moistur on • Apply a thickjelly l oi or coconut petroleum rts pa d se other expo your face and om fr s ur lo co and to prevent dyes ct contact with re di to in g comin your skin. sidue well so that re uck to • Oil your hair es does not get st from the dy alp. your hair and sc

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from chromium iodide. Silvers and blacks get that sheen because powdered glass is added to these. Forget skin allergies and eye irritations, when you would wash these colours off your bodies these harsh substances will percolate in the soil or enter the rivers, thus polluting the environment.

Of colour and celebration

Now that winter has tidily tucked up in the attic, the month of March is perfect to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this splendid festival.

Now that Holi is fast approaching on March 8, get yourself ready for the most colourful party India will celebrate in 2012. Enjoy this Holi without worrying about the harsh after effect of colours.This month, go desi and make your own non-toxic colours.

In recent times, brands like Tatha, Khadi Gramodyog, Haridarshan and Fabindia have introduced organic holi colours that are made from natural ingredients available on your kitchen shelf. Made from natural substances and flowers, these colours don’t have any adverse affects neither on environment nor on our skins. For the occasion, Tatha has introduced organic Holi colours made from turmeric, alum, beligora, hibiscus, indigo that come in five colour variants - blue, red, green, yellow, orange and are beautifully packed in earthen pots.

Organic options

Did you know that Holi can be fun and harmless if you play with environment-friendly natural colour? These are not only cheap but can also be made easily at home. Don’t fret, making holi colours with natural ingriedients is an easy task. Calling all you children to come together with your friends and participate in a homemade colour-making spree. This Holi, chuck chemical colours - the perils of Holi, and indulge in making gulal and watercolours and play a natural and healthy Holi. Come join us as we explore the fascinating world of natural colours.

To begin with, you can experiment with different flowers, fruits and vegetables. For instance, if you have access to tomatoes or black grapes in your refrigerator, just crush them and your liquid purple and red is ready.

Since grapes are bundled with Vitamin C and tomatoes with lycopene, your skin will glow after the use! You can also play with flower petals, the way Holi is celebrated in Vrindavan during the week long festive celebrations.

Otherwise, you can also choose to crush

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Made from natural substances and flowers, home-made colours don’t have adverse affects on skins and eco-system different leaves, flowers and plants to make eco friendly natural colours. You can use water colours by using flowers like marigold, butterfly pea, China rose or vegetables like beetroot and plants like henna. These dyes are not at all toxic and do not cause any harm to the skin and eyes. You can also make natural gulal at home.

Burst of vibrancy.

Turmeric is a natural gulal which can be used directly to the skin. Get sparkling yellows from flowers like amaltas, marigold, and yellow chrysanthemums that yield different shades of yellow. You just have to dry the petals of these flowers in shade and crush them to obtain a fine powder. You can mix the powders with besan or can use separately.

Flame of the Forest, known as Tesu and Palash in Indian launguages, is a great source of wonderful yellow colour. These flowers can be soaked overnight in water and can also be boiled to obtain a fragrant yellowish orange coloured water. Indian legends believe, Lord Krishna used Tesu flowers to play Holi. To make garden fresh green colour, you can use henna powder with equal quantity of any flour.

Dry henna will not leave any colour on your face and can be brushed off easily. You can also make wet green colour by mixing henna powder, paste of spinach, coriander or mint in one litre of water.

Acquire beautiful red colour by using red sandalwood powder, which is immensely beneficial for the skin. This can easily be used as red gulal. If you want more options, you can choose to dry red hibiscus flowers in shade and then grind it. You can also use pomegranate peels or lime powder boiled in water to make wet red colour. Those who love colour blue like me can choose to dry jacaranda flowers and later crush the petals. You can also crush blueberries and boil them in water to get the desired shade of blue. Enjoy the festival!

Natural alternatives • Opt for natural substances,

like turmeric and henna and herbal colours that are now available in markets.

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You can make gulal at home by mixing red sandalwood powder with a bit of maida or atta.

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You can also boil the red sandalwood powder with water to make red coloured water.

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Mix haldi and besan (gram flour) to get a bright yellow powder.

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Mix the paste of green leafy vegetables in water to make green coloured water.

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Plain henna powder mixed in water will give you a vibrant orange colour.

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You can mix henna powder containing amla in water for a bright brown colour

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Brain teasers THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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CREOEN PCITSR AKWEYL DSAUTJ

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Unscramble these six Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form six ordinary words.

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Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

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When asked how many people he thought were at the game, he knew his answer was this — SCRIPT WEAKLY

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ADJUST HYMNAL

When asked how many people he thought were at the game, he knew his answer was this —

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 PRINT YOUR ANSWER IN THE CIRCLES BELOW Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

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talent … steadfast determination … and winning spirit. It is an honor to be in the company of such a rich spectrum of accomplishment from so many walks of life.” Anil Kapoor who has received international acclaim for his contribution to Indian cinema was recognised with the Teacher’s Global Indian Achiever Award. The evening opened with a stunning

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Numerology Predictions for March 2012

By Dr. Prem Kumar Sharma

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1

Born on 1,10,19,28 New relationship at family front will be long lasting.

Real estate investment will be lucrative, however, make sure you read all documents thoroughly.

It is important that you spend quality time in the company of loved ones to cement the bond.

Your confidence and energy will be high this month. You might get a chance for a business trip, which will help you revive old contacts as well as develop new connections.

Lucky Number: 14; Lucky Colour: Maroon

Born on 2,11,20,29 Your artistic and creative ability will attract lot of appreciation. Your efforts will bring in success and happiness at the family front.

Improvement in finances makes it convenient in clearing long pending dues. Romance touches new heights, as your partner understands your emotions and responds positively. Travelling with a fickle teenager demands lot of patience. Your plan to own a house is ought to be in the right path.

Persistent efforts would help you achieve results in that direction.

Lucky Number: 3; Lucky Colour: Yellow

TWO Born on 3,12,21,30

3

Stars indicate that this month you would be able to channelize your positive energies to fight out the mental enemies to your benefit.

Eye or ear problems may irritate and those who are already suffering should not neglect the problem. Love life indicates enjoying some lovely moments with the beloved. Hiring motivational people would also work to your advantage in order to push your plans for business expansion.

Lucky Number: 1; Lucky Colour: Red

Three

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Four

Born on 4,13,22,31 A good and promising start enlightens your spirit. Though, overall the month calls for a bit of strenuous activities that consume most of your time and attention. Therefore, it would be wise to take help of holistic healing, allowing the body to cure from within. Encouraging time ahead for those trying their luck in a romantic relationship for the first time. Those planning to change the job are likely to receive positive results with influential contacts during the last week especially.

Lucky Number: 2; Lucky Colour: Purple

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Six

Born on 5,14,23

Born on 6,15,24

A long pending decision gets finalised at professional front this month. Though you may find family members very supportive at times, on the other hand they could be highly demanding at times. Successful execution of brilliant ideas will help in financial gains. Positive outlook impresses those around you besides keeping your mental and physical health just perfect. Last week of the month is the time for a vacation, so sit back and relax. You are likely to help people navigating through rough patches of life and get blessings from them.

Lucky Number: 9; Lucky Colour: Red

Your creativity will amaze people around you as well as enhance career prospects. You will be in the mood to celebrate your success with family and friends. Investment in stocks and mutual funds will help in earning profits.

This month, you will be high on energy, however, make sure you invest some time and energy towards the loved ones. Travel plans for better communication will help in opening new horizons. Better postpone plans for commercial loans for some time.

Lucky Number: 7; Lucky Colour: Lavender

Seven

Born on 7,16,25 Most of your professional success depends on the cooperation from senior colleagues this month. You should avoid forcing your opinion on family members towards the end of the month as things may go out of control. You could find yourself in an exciting new situation with great financial gains. It is a beneficial month to work on things that will improve your health. Your whole family needs a holiday, so go ahead and take a break. If you are longing to buy a property, it’s the right time to go for it.

Lucky Number: 8; Lucky Colour: Purple

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Eight Born on 8,17,26

Travel undertaken for establishing new contacts and business expansion will be very fruitful. Sudden good news in the first week of the month will bring cheers for the entire family and people around you will feel proud of your achievements. You seem to know exactly what people need and want from you, but don’t try to be too lavish in your spending as stars suggest you to save something for the times ahead. Overall, you will be in an enthusiastic mood this month as many good things happen around you.

Lucky Number: 2; Lucky Colour: Grey

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NINE Born on 9,18,27 A sound health this month enables you to enjoy the moments in life even more beautifully. Things at health front are likely to remain fine throughout the month. Following principles without fail will enable you to become person with a broader and positive perspective in life. Things are likely to remain calm and enjoyable in each other’s company throughout the month. Things remain fine on the professional front in the first half where you get full opportunity to exhibit your hidden talent.

Lucky Number: 2; Lucky Colour: Sky Blue

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Destinations

Agartala Airport: The Singerbhil Airport, located about 12 km away from the city centre is easily connected by taxis and cars for hire.

Must See: Jagannath Temple, on the banks of Jagannath Dighi Lake is one of the most revered holy places and an architectural marvel as well.

Must Try: Kurry Klub Restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace, Hari Ganga Basak Road is known for its Indian fare.

Must Stay: Boasting of Smart Basics, Ginger Agartala on Airport Road offers convenient budget accommodation.

Ahmedabad Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport is 15 km from the city centre. Prepaid taxis are easily available.

Must See: A tribute to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Dharmanath, the Hathi Singh Jain Temple is known for its intricate carvings.

Must Try: Awesome and authentic Gujarati Thalis are served at Toran Dining Hall on Ashram Road, opposite Sales India.

Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary comforts at The Metropole, near RTO circle, Subhash Bridge.

Aurangabad Airport: Aurangabad Airport is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Must Try: The most delicious of tandoori cuisine, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian is served at the Tandoor Restaurant and bar located on the Station Road.

Must See: The dark tunnels, passages, archways at the Daulatabad fort, 13 kms away from Aurangabad, speak volumes of history.

Must Stay: Catering to the modern day traveller, Hotel Vits is a luxurious business class hotel, located on the Railway Station Road.

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Airport: Bagdogra Airport serves the towns of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok. Take a bus or private/shared taxi to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok.

Must See: The Ghum Monastery near Darjeeling houses a 15-feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha and images of his disciples, Chenrezi and Chongpa.

Must Try: Kunga restaurant in Darjeeling, offers generous portions of the delicious Tibetan fare that is served here.

Must Stay: At the 3rd Mile on Sevoke Road in Siliguri, Royal Sarovar Premier is a great stay option with conference rooms as well as a spa.

Destinations

Bangalore Airport: Bengaluru International Airport is located 40 km from the city’s business district and 30 km from railway station.

Must See: The Bull Temple, built in the honour of Nandi, the animal mount of Lord Shiva is a classic example of Vijayanagara architecture.

Must Try: Karavalli at the Taj West End on Residency road is a seafood lover’s heaven, serving typical South Indian delights.

Must Stay: Well-equipped to provide comfort to travellers, Movenpick Hotel & Spa is one of the closest hotels to the airport.

Bhopal Airport: The Raja Bhoj International airport is the international airport. It is located in Bairgarh, 15 kms north-west of Bhopal.

Must See: About 50 kms from Bhopal, at Bhimbetka are the rock shelters, thousands of years old, are home to some amazing cave paintings.

Must Try: Winds and Waves is a lovely hangout known for the beautiful view it offers along with the snacks.

Must Stay: Revel is royal luxury at the Jehan Numa Palace Hotel in the upscale Shamla Hills area in the city.s

Coimbatore Airport: Coimbatore Airport in Peelamedu is 13 km from the city.

Pre-paid taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available.

Must See: An exciting journey to the centre of a dense forest, brings you to the magnificent Kovai Kuttralam waterfalls, about 37 kms from the city.

Must Try: Greens & Grains on the Avanashi Road is a new, trendy, upscale restaurant that serves a variety of traditional and contemporary cuisines.

Must Stay: Thematic interiors, spacious rooms and a wide choice of F&B outlets, makes The Residency a major landmark on Avinashi Road.

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Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport is Sri Lanka’s only International airport. It is also known as Katunayake or Colombo International Airport.

Must See: Gangaramaya Temple on the banks of the Beira lake is not only a place of worship for Buddhists, but also a centre for learning about the religion.

Must Try: Beach Wadiya in Wellawatta promises the best seafood and has had the privilege of serving the royal family of Nepal.

Must Stay: Just opposite the Galle Face Green, overlooking the Indian Ocean stands the grand Taj Samudra, an opulent home away from home.

Destinations

Chennai Airport: Chennai International Airport is 7 km from the city centre and 16 km from railway station. Private taxis are easily available.

Must See: Marina Beach is a 12 kms stretch of sand, supposedly, the second longest in the world. That’s why the beach is also called ‘Chennai’s pride’.

Must Try: Experience the authentic flavours of South India at the Dakshin Restaurant, located in the Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers.

Must Stay: Hotel Savera on Radhakrishna Salai is a chic hotel, suitable for both business and leisure travellers.

Delhi Must See: The Purana Qila is an old fort or rather the remains of the 16th Century Shergarh.

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 20 km from the city centre. Pre-paid and radio taxis are easily available.

Must Stay: At a convenient distance from the airport, Delhi metro system and NH8, Lebua New Delhi is a fine 5 star hotel, in Dwarka.

Must Try: The Big Chill at the Khan Market serves delicious continental fare and a variety of cheese cakes too.

Goa Airport: Dabolim Airport in Vasco is 30 kms from Panaji, Goa’s capital and pre-paid taxis are easily available.

Must Try: Go for prawn cocktails or bread butter pudding or any of fish and steak preparations at Chef Soumyen’s Kitchen on Calangute Beach.

Must See: Basilica of Bom Jesus that holds the remains of St Francis Xavier, is a holy place revered by the followers of Christianity as well as other religions.

Must Stay: Bid farewell to your worries and relax at the White Pearl Suites, near Baga Beach in Goa.

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Airport: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 25 km from the main city. Car rental and taxi services are easily available.

Must See: Take a ferry ride from Karachi Ghat Bazaar area to the Uma Nanda Mandir, standing on a picturesque isle in the Brahmaputra.

Must Try: JB’s on MG road is a Mexican-style bar, known for its snacks, baked items and ice-creams.

Must Stay: Located in Madhab Nagar, Khanapara, Greenwood Resorts offers a relaxing retreat.

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Destinations

Hyderabad Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 25 km from Begumpet. Car rentals and taxis are easily available.

Must See: Mecca Masjid is believed to be made of earthen bricks made of earth from Mecca.

Must Try: Relish the Nawabi cuisine, especially, the Angoori Murgh at The Jewel of Nizam, the fine dining restaurant at The Golkonda Hotel.

Must Stay: Novotel Hyhderabad is a 5 star business class hotel with a state-of-the-art Convention Centre in house.

Indore Must See: Kanch Mandir, the Jain temple has idols of Lord Shantinath, Adinath and Mahavira’s statues in a glass chamber.

Airport: Indore’s International Airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, 8 kms southeast of the city.

Must Try: On your visit to Indore, don’t forget to savour succulent kebabs that just melt in your mouth at Kebabsville at Scheme No 54 in Vijay Nagar.

MUST Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel, located in the heart of Indore’s business hub, is ideal for the discerning business traveller.

Jaipur Must See: Moti Doongri or the Pearl Hill is a small Scottish style palace, perched on a hill in the heart of Jaipur.

It was gifted by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh to Maharani Gayatri Devi.

Airport: Sanganer Airport is 13 km from the city of Jaipur. Pre-paid taxi services are easily available.

Must Try: A drive down to Amber fort for one of the finest dining experiences at 1135 AD, is totally worth the effort. Not only the food is great, the venue is just as stunning.

Must Stay: Live life like the royals at the Raj Palace Hotel at the Jorawer Singh gate on Amer road.

Jammu Airport: Satwari Airport is 8 km from the city of Jammu. Pre-paid taxi service is easily available.

Must Try: Dig into succulent Kalmi and Bukni Kababs or Kasturi Paneer Tikkas at Bar-E-Kabab restaurant at the Aisa Hotel located in the Nehru Market.

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Must See: Try finding out the secret passages or pathways (as per the popular belief here) at the Peer Khoh, about 3.5 kms from Jammu, is a cave temple, known for its Shivaling.

Must Stay: Located on the banks of river Tawi, Fortune Inn Rivera is a cosy retreat, perfect for a business stay.

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Destinations

Kathmandu Must See: Swapna Bagicha is a neo-classical, historic garden around Kaiser Mahal, complete with decorative furniture, fountains, pergolas et al.

Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal.

Must Try: More than the Indian, Italian, Pakistani and Nepali cuisine at Helena’s Restaurant, on Chaksibari Marg in Thamel.

Must Stay: In the heart of Diplomatic Enclave, near Thamel and Durbar Marg stands Hotel Shangri-La.

Kochi Airport: Cochin International Airport is 30 km the city. From there, take a pre-paid taxi to reach your destination in the city.

Must See: Kochi Maharaja’s Hill Palace, now a museum is the largest in South India, with over 500 artefacts on display in 16 galleries.

Must Try: For some Kerala style fish fries and set meals, head to Unnikrishnan restaurant in Pallimakku area.

Must Stay: Relive the past at Cochin Heritage Home, located just next to the Bishop’s House in Fort Kochi area of the city.

Kolkata Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is 20 km from Kolkata city. Pre-paid taxis are easily available.

Must See: The Marble Palace at Chorbagan is now a museum, home to precious art by Rubens and Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Must Try: Savour the authentic flavours of Kolkata at Oh! Calcutta, on the 4th storey of Forum Mall on Elgin Road.

Must Stay: You’ll be amazed and excited at Chrome Hotel on AJC Bose Road, relaxing in the tech-savvy interiors of the hotel.

Madurai Airport: Madurai Airport is located about 10 km from the city centre.

Prepaid taxis are easily available.

Must Try: Munch on some healthy and interesting varieties of chappatis at the Chappati Park near the KK Nagar arch.

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Must See: Alagar Koil, the Vaishnav temple, dedicated to the lord, considered the brother or goddess Meenakshi is 20 kms from the city.

Must Stay: Fortune Pandiyan offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and service.

Destinations

Mangalore Airport: The Mangalore International Airport is located near Bajpe, about 20 kms Northeast of the city centre.

Must Try: Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate the delicious coffee, served at the New Taj mahal Restaurant in Kodialbail.

Must See: About 15 kms away from Mangalore city is the Pilikula Nisragadham, a beautiful lake with boating facility.

Must Stay: Elegance and luxury go hand in hand at The Ocean Pearl located at Navbharath Circle in Kodialbail.

Mumbai Must See: Take a walk in the upscale south Mumbai where you could see Rajabai Clock Tower, Prince of Wales Museum and the Gateway of India in one go.

Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 28 km from downtown Mumbai. It is advisable to take pre-paid taxis to avoid rush.

Must Try: Gazalee at the High Street Phoenix mall in Lower Parel is known for its authentic varieties of Maharashtrian coastal food.

Must Stay: Right on Juhu Beach stands this luxurious home away from home, the Novotel Juhu Beach.

Nagpur Must See: The historical Maharaja Baug, now a botanical garden also has a zoo within, home to some rare varieties of birds.

Airport: Nagpur is connected to the major airports across the country as well as the world through the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.

Must Stay: Located near the railway station, the Vits Nagpur offers contemporary luxury business accommodation for travellers.

Must Try: A good ambience and a lovely Continental fare at the 10th Downing Street in Ramdaspeth.

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Airport: Pune International Airport is 10 km from main city. Pre-paid taxi and auto-rickshaws are easily available.

Must See: Saras Baug, in place of a dried up lake, is now a major landmark and has a Ganesh Temple.

Must Try: Elegant fine dining experience at the Malaka Spice is a must for pan-asian / oriental cuisine.

Must Stay: Relax in the lap of luxury at the Four Points By Sheraton, situated in the Viman Nagar area of the city.

Destinations

Rajahmundry Airport: The Rajahmundry airport is located in Madhurapudi, 18 kms north of the city. Pre-paid taxis are easily available from the airport.

Must See: Sir Arthur Cotton Museum and the barrage at Dowlaiswaram, 4 kms from Rajahmundry give some interesting insights on the area’s history.

Must Try: The Black Pearl at Hotel Jetty Grand on Vygram road serves an array of cuisines.

Must Stay: Simple, elegant, neat and of course cosy rooms is what you can be sure of at Akanksha Inn.

Srinagar Airport: Srinagar International Airport is situated at a distance 12 km from the city. Pre-paid taxis are available from the airport.

Must See: Hazrat Bal shrine in Srinagar on the left bank of Dal Lake is where a hair strand of Prophet Mohammed is treasured

Must Try: Walk into the streets of Khayam, where local vendors put up food stalls, selling local delights.

Must Stay: Offering panoramic view of the Dal Lake, Vivanta By Taj is a modern and contemporary space.

Surat Airport: Surat Airport is located in Magdala, around 11 km southwest from the city centre. Prepaid taxis are easily available for hire.

Must Try: When in Surat, you must try kulfis and handmade ice-creams in different flavours like mirch, ginger at Janta ice-cream outlets across the city.

Must See: Located in Valsad district, the Vansada National Park is a home to leopards, tigers, panthers and wild boars. The best time to visit is between October and March.

Must Stay: Lords Plaza is a business hotel, conveniently located 20 km from the airport.

Tirupati Airport: Tirupati Airport is situated at a distance of 14 kms from the Tirupati city. Pre paid taxis are easily available.

Must Try: Vegetarian varieties of authentic South Indian cuisine is served at Vrinda, at Hotel Sindhuri Park.

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Must See: The Kapila Teertham, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati stands at the entrance of a mountain cave in Tirumala range.

Must Stay: Having served some prominent personalities, Hotel Bliss welcomes its guests with enthusiasm.

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Destinations

Trichy

Airport: Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport is located on the NH 210 Tiruchirapalli-Rameswaram highway, 5 km south of the city centre.

Must See: The landmark of the Trichy town is the Rockfort temple. It was around this area that the famous Carnatic war of the 18th century.

Must Try: For authentic south Indian cuisine one should visit the Banana Leaf restaurant near the central bus stand.

Must Stay: Situated on Mc Donald’s road, Breeze Residency is one of Trichy’s premier hotel.

Trivandrum

Airport: The Trivandrum Airport is located at quite a central location and is one of the busiest airports of Kerala.

Must Try: Ambrosia at the Bakery Junction (has many more outlets too) is the best for a quick grub of sandwiches, burgers, desserts and beverages.

Must See: The interactive Keralan Museum, opposite the Napier museum, is the first of its kind, with the touch screen terminals.

Must Stay: Former home of Royal British Officers, Mascot Hotel is now a heritage hotel, offering luxury.

Tuticorin

Airport: Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km from Thoothukudi, the other name of Tuticorin. Taxis are easily available.

Must Try: Ganesh Bakery on VOC Road sells the famous macaroon and while you are stocking up on their macaroons, you could also pick up their delicious cakes and cookies

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Must See: Palayamkottai road area surrounds the Lord Bhagam Priyal temple, Lord Shiva and Lord Perumal temples, WGC road. Try visiting each place at leisure.

Must Stay: Fortune Inn Sree Kanya offers a home-away-from-home experience with its tastefully decorated rooms.

Destinations

Varanasi

Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 18 km from the city. Taxi and autorickshaw services are easily available.

Must See: Take a boat ride at the Dasaswamedh Ghat to enjoy the divine ambience to the fullest.

Must Try: Regional dance, classical music and a satwik thali at Varuna located in Taj Ganges, are a perfect combination for a dinner in Varanasi.

Must Stay: Keeping in mind the comfort of those on a tour to explore their spiritual selves, Clarks Varansi is the best option.

Vijayawada

Airport: Vijaywada Airport is located in Gannavaram, just 20 kms from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Must See: Mogalarajapuram caves near Vijaywada are among the 3 cave temples known for the magnificent carving of the Ardhanarishwar.

Must Try: Enjoy a hearty traditional fare at Golden Pavilion restaurant on MG road near Andhra Hotel.

Must Stay: Expect world class amenities and a wonderful experience at Fortune Murali Park on MG Road.

Vizag

Airport: Visakhapatnam Airport is located about 7 km from the city centre. Pre-paid taxis are easily available for any destination.

Must Try: Dakshin at Hotel Daspalla serves South Indian Nonvegetarian buffet.

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Must See: Kambalakonda is a wonderful nature reserve, about 20-25 minutes’ drive away from Vizag city.

Must Stay: Hotel Green Park is a comfortable 4 star hotel, located on Waltair Main Road, right in the heart of the bustling city.

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Goa Mangalore Mangalore

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Located in Valsad district, Vansada National Park is home to leopards, tigers, panthers and wild boars.

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Navagraha Temple on Chitrasal Hill is an 18th century temple dedicated to nine Celestial bodies is atop the second highest hill in Guwahati.

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

6,875 U.S. gal (26,020 L) 167,000 lb (75,749 kg) 2,700 nautical miles (4,996 km) 0.78 Mach (511 mph) (823 km/h)

189 CFMI CFM56-7B24 (24,200 lbs.)

6,875 U.S. gal (26,020 L) 156,500 lb (70,987 kg) 3,060 nautical miles (5,665 km) 0.785 Mach (530 mph) (828 km/h)

112 ft 7 in (34.3 m) 117 ft 5 in (35.7 m) 138 ft 2 in (42.1 m) 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)

112 ft 7 in (34.3 m) 117 ft 5 in (35.7 m) 129 ft 6 in (39.5 m) 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)

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BOMBARDIER Q400

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78 5071 SHP 5318 Kg 29,257 Kg 1013 Nm / 1878 Km @ 74 Pax LRC 360 Knots/ 666.72 Kmph

Basic Dimensions Wing Span Overall Length Tail Height Interior Cabin Width

93ft 3in 107ft 9in 27ft 4in 99 in (Max)

149

Spice Schedule

Destination

flight no.

Agartala SG-872 SG-873 SG-872 SG-872 SG-874 SG-874 Ahmedabad Bangalore (Via-BOM) SG-528 Bangalore (Via-PNQ) SG-345 Chennai SG-281 Chennai (Via-BOM) SG-206 Chennai (Via-HYD) SG-917 Coimbatore (Via-MAA) SG-281 Delhi SG-104 Delhi SG-106 Delhi SG-218 Goa SG-137 Guwahati (Via-BOM-BLR-CCU) SG-528 Guwahati (Via-CCU) SG-883 Hyderabad SG-917 Jaipur SG-342 Jaipur SG-138 Kolkata SG-883 Kolkata (Via-BOM-BLR) SG-528 Kolkata (Via-DEL) SG-104 Mumbai SG-528 Mumbai SG-133 Mumbai SG-206 Pune SG-345 Aurangabad Hyderabad SG 1047 Bagdogra Chennai (Via-CCU) SG-324 Delhi SG-885 Delhi (Via-GAU) SG-881 Guwahati SG-881 Kolkata SG-324 Bangalore Agartala (Via-HYD-CCU) SG-871 Ahemdabad (Via-BLR-BOM) SG-529 ahmedabad (Via-PNQ) SG-342 Chennai SG 3002 Delhi SG-502 Delhi SG-224 Delhi SG-243 Delhi SG-229 Delhi SG-216 Delhi (Via-NAG) SG-142 Delhi (Via-NAG) SG-142 Guwahati (Via-CCU) SG-528 Hyderabad SG-871 Hyderabad SG 1045 Jaipur (Via-BOM) SG-344 Jaipur (Via-PNQ-AMD) SG-342 Kolkata SG-528 Kolkata SG-524 Kolkata (Via-HYD) SG-871 Mumbai SG-344 Bangalore (Via-CCU-HYD) Guwahati Hyderabad (Via-CCU) Kolkata Kolkata Mumbai (Via-CCU)

150 March 2012 www.spiceroutemag.com

freq

dep

arrival

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1540 1300 1540 1540 1630 1630

2100 1400 1925 1650 1725 2045

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

550 2130 550 1905 610 550 700 915 1945 1310 550 1440 610 920 1750 1440 550 700 550 930 1905 2130

925 0040 810 2255 935 950 825 1045 2115 1500 1405 1855 745 1050 1905 1710 1220 1125 650 1040 2015 2250

Daily

1720

1835

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1525 1040 1355 1355 1525

1915 1240 1750 1455 1625

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2,6 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1010 1940 520 2155 635 800 1150 1600 2015 1825 1840 955 1010 2115 1005 520 955 2005 1010 1005

1510 2300 830 2235 925 1045 1445 1850 2305 2235 2235 1405 1110 2235 1430 1050 1220 2235 1345 1155

Destination

Mumbai Nagpur Nagpur Pune Pune Srinagar (Via-DEL) Vizag Vizag Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Bhopal Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Ahemdabad (Via-BOM) Ahemdabad (Via-HYD) Bagdogra (Via-CCU) Bangalore Coimbatore Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via-BOM-AMD) Delhi (Via-PNQ) Goa Guwahati (Via-CCU) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-HYD) Jammu (Via-HYD-JAI) Kochin Kochin Kolkata Kolkata Madurai Madurai Mangalore Mumbai Mumbai Pune Trichy Trichy Trivandrum Tuticorin Vizag Vizag Ahemdabad (Via-MAA) Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-BOM) Delhi (Via-HYD)

flight no.

SG-529 SG-142 SG-142 SG-342 SG-228 SG-224 SG 1144 SG 1144 Bhopal SG-101 SG-105 SG 1053 SG 1063 SG 1063 SG-105 Chennai SG-282 SG-286 SG-106 SG-916 SG-323 SG 3148 SG-281 SG-283 SG-312 SG-304 SG-308 SG-106 SG-208 SG 3223 SG-321 SG-912 SG 1261 SG-916 SG-912 SG-912 SG 3241 SG-285 SG-321 SG-323 SG-291 SG-303 SG 3231 SG-106 SG-296 SG-208 SG 3165 SG 3163 SG 1262 SG 3291 SG 3271 SG 3277 Coimbatore SG-282 SG-282 SG-284 SG-264 SG-234

freq

dep

arrival

Daily 2,6 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily 2 1,3,4,5,6,7

1940 1825 1840 520 2210 800 805 835

2125 2010 2000 645 2325 1350 1005 1040

2,4,6 1,3,5,7 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 2,4,6 1,3,5,7

2105 1955 2010 1910 1910 1955

2230 2230 2205 2205 1955 2025

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1410 2330 845 2310 1455 2135 950 2015 945 1430 2240 1045 905 1510 950 845 1245 2100 1115 1300 725 1910 740 1305 930 1810 1500 700 2155 630 1120 1845 2020 1105 800 1935

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1020 1020 2045 1515 1030

1410 1120 2140 2000 1430

Destination

Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai

flight no.

SG-236 SG-234 SG-236 SG-264

freq

dep

arrival

Daily Daily Daily Daily

1835 1030 1835 1515

2225 1150 1955 1655

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2,6 1,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2,4,6 1,3,57 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

715 1705 2100 1115 600 655 1240 1510 1525 1655 2040 730 1805 1805 630 1350 1910 1705 2025 1010 600 1410 755 1040 1510 1650 600 1520 1115 600 740 1410 1525 1940 1805 1805 850 1340 555 1210 740 915 1420 2050 1350 620 555 1010 1210 1515 1935 2115 620

850 1835 2235 1325 1000 940 1520 1755 1810 1945 2325 1120 1925 2035 920 1640 2150 2255 0040 1445 1000 1805 1020 1310 1730 1915 820 1740 1455 810 950 1605 1735 2140 1935 2025 1010 1450 1040 1650 1150 1125 1620 2250 1810 1155 740 1215 1415 1720 2035 2325 920

delhi Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Bagdogra Bagdogra (Via-GAU) Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore (Via-NAG) Bhopal Bhopal (Via-IDR) Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai (Via-AMD-BOM) Chennai (Via-PNQ) Coimbatore (Via-DEL) Coimbatore (Via-HYD) Coimbatore (Via-HYD) Goa Goa Goa Goa Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati (Via-IXB) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Indore Indore (Via-BHO) Jammu Jammu Kochin (Via-BOM) Kochin (Via-BOM) Kochin (Via-HYD) Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata Madurai (Via-MAA) Mangalore (Via - STV - BOM) Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via - STV)

SG-133 SG-206 SG-117 SG-881 SG-885 SG-501 SG-223 SG-244 SG-244 SG-209 SG-509 SG-141 SG-105 SG-101 SG-301 SG-303 SG-309 SG-206 SG-219 SG-109 SG-211 SG-233 SG-261 SG-253 SG-255 SG-257 SG-885 SG-893 SG-881 SG-211 SG-231 SG-233 SG-221 SG-239 SG-101 SG-105 SG 851 SG-857 SG-131 SG-103 SG-231 SG-104 SG-212 SG-607 SG-303 SG-151 SG-131 SG-109 SG-103 SG-852 SG-119 SG-894 SG-151

Destination

Mumbai (Via-AMD) Mumbai (Via-AMD) Nagpur Pune Pune Srinagar Srinagar (Via-IXJ) Surat Varanasi Varanasi Varanasi Vizag (Via-HYD)

flight no.

SG-133 SG-206 SG-141 SG-217 SG-219 SG-224 SG 851 SG-151 SG-116 SG-114 SG-127 SG-221

goa SG-138 SG 3226 SG-262 SG-254 SG-256 SG-258 SG 1072 SG-138 SG-804 SG-247 SG-804 Guwahati Agartala SG-874 Ahemdabad (Via-CCU) SG-525 Ahemdabad (Via-CCU-BLR-BOM) SG-529 Bagdogra SG-885 Bangalore (Via-CCU) SG-529 Chennai (Via-CCU) SG-322 Delhi SG-881 Delhi SG-894 Delhi (Via-IXB) SG-885 Kolkata SG-525 Kolkata SG-529 Kolkata SG-322 Kolkata (Via-IXA) SG-874 Mumbai (Via-CCU-BLR) SG-529 Mumbai (Via-DEL) SG-894 Mumbai (Via-IXA-CCU) SG-874 Hyderabad Agartala (Via-CCU) SG-871 Ahemdabad SG-916 Aurangabad SG 1046 Bangalore SG 1043 Bangalore SG 1043 Bangalore SG-872 Bhopal SG 1063 Bhopal (Via-IDR) SG 1053 Chennai SG-917 Chennai SG 1262 Chennai SG-913 Coimbatore SG-211 Coimbatore SG-233 Delhi SG-116 Delhi SG-226 Delhi SG-234 Delhi SG-108 Ahemdabad Chennai Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-AMD) Kolkata (Via-BOM) Mumbai Mumbai

freq

dep

arrival

Daily Daily Daily 1,2,3,4,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

715 1705 730 835 2025 1220 850 620 935 1420 1820 1525

1040 2015 915 1045 2230 1350 1115 805 1050 1545 1945 1905

Daily Daily 6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1530 1530 1050 1340 1800 1945 1415 1530 1655 1330 1655

1655 1725 1320 1555 2020 2210 1545 1905 2135 1440 1805

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1445 1020 1435 855 1435 1925 1530 1815 855 1020 1435 1925 1445 1435 1815 1445

1545 1430 2300 1000 1910 2315 1750 2035 1240 1130 1550 2035 1725 2125 2325 2045

Daily Daily Daily 2 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily 2,4,6 1,3,5,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7

1140 2135 1540 620 630 2000 1700 1700 835 1645 1750 840 1645 645 1045 1220 1435

1510 2310 1700 750 755 2100 1850 1950 935 1815 1850 1000 1805 840 1255 1430 1645

151

Spice Schedule

Destination

Delhi Goa Indore Indore (Via-BHO) Jaipur Jammu (Via-JAI) Kochin Kolkata Madurai Mangalore Mumbai Mumbai Nagpur Pune Rajahmundary Rajahmundary Rajahmundary Tirupathi Tirupathi Trivandrum Trivandrum (Via-MAA) Varanasi (Via-DEL) Vijayvada Vijayvada Vijayvada Vizag Vizag Vizag Vizag Bhopal Bhopal Delhi Delhi (Via-BHO) Hyderabad (Via-BHO) Hyderbad Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Bangalore (Via-AMD-PNQ) Bangalore (Via-BOM) Chennai (Via-HYD) Goa (Via-AMD) Hyderabad Jammu Mumbai Pune (Via-AMD) Chennai (Via-JAI - HYD) Delhi Delhi Hyderabad (Via-JAI) Jaipur Mumbai (Via-DEL) Srinagar Ahemdabad (Via - MAA) Chennai

152 March 2012 www.spiceroutemag.com

flight no.

SG-236 SG 1071 SG 1053 SG 1063 SG-912 SG-912 SG-231 SG-871 SG 1051 SG 1023 SG-403 SG-402 SG 1033 SG 1022 SG 1061 SG 1065 SG 1065 SG 1041 SG 1021 SG 1011 SG 1262 SG-116 SG 1001 SG-1001 SG 1003 SG-401 SG 1073 SG 1021 SG-221 Indore SG 1053 SG-101 SG-105 SG-101 SG 1053 SG 1063 Jaipur SG-137 SG-345 SG-345 SG-341 SG-913 SG-137 SG-913 SG-912 SG-341 SG-345 Jammu SG-913 SG-852 SG-858 SG-913 SG-913 SG-852 SG-851 Kochi SG-286 SG 3242

freq

dep

arrival

Daily Daily 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2 1,4,5,6,7 Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2 Daily

2025 1225 1700 1700 915 915 1020 1140 1845 1300 550 2145 615 2055 1005 1320 1355 635 1455 625 1645 645 845 845 1610 720 1000 1655 1805

2225 1355 1850 1955 1115 1300 1150 1345 2040 1440 710 2320 740 2230 1105 1435 1500 800 1625 905 2020 1050 940 940 1705 825 1125 1820 1905

1,3,5,7 2,4,6 1,3,5,7 2,4,6 1,3,5,7 2,4,6

1910 2005 2055 2005 1910 2015

1950 2035 2230 2230 2205 2205

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1120 1950 1950 1500 1515 1120 1515 1145 1500 1950

1235 2100 0040 1925 1850 1500 1715 1300 1645 2250

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1330 1300 1520 1330 1330 1300 1040

1850 1420 1650 1715 1445 1720 1115

Daily Daily

1950 750

2330 910

Destination

Chennai Delhi Delhi (Via-BOM) Delhi (Via-BOM) Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Agartala Agartala Ahemdabad Ahemdabad (Via-BLR-BOM) Bagdogra Bangalore Bangalore Bangalore (Via-HYD) Chennai Chennai Chennai (Via-DEL-PNQ) Delhi Delhi Delhi Goa (Via-BOM) Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati Guwahati (Via-IXA) Hyderabad Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai (Via-BLR) Pune (Via-DEL) Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-MAA) Hyderabad Mumbai (Via-MAA) Chennai Delhi (Via - BOM - STV) Hyderabad Mumbai Surat (Via - BOM) Agartala (Via-CCU) Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Ahemdabad Bangalore Bangalore Chennai Chennai Coimbatore Delhi Delhi Delhi

flight no.

SG-286 SG108 SG-112 SG-136 SG108 SG108 SG-112 SG-136 Kolkata SG-873 SG-871 SG-525 SG-529 SG-323 SG-523 SG-529 SG-872 SG-324 SG-322 SG-219 SG-608 SG-606 SG-219 SG-803 SG-321 SG-528 SG-883 SG-873 SG-872 SG-803 SG-874 SG-529 SG-219 Madurai SG-304 SG-296 SG-304 SG 1052 SG-296 Mangalore SG 3232 SG-152 SG 1024 SG-152 SG-152 Mumbai SG-873 SG-106 SG-218 SG-529 SG-528 SG-341 SG-291 SG-206 SG-109 SG-851 SG-114 SG-112

freq

dep

arrival

Daily 2 Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7 1,3,4,5,6,7 Daily Daily

1950 1235 1120 1730 1235 1235 1120 1730

2055 1150 1615 2220 1645 1400 1320 1935

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1125 1415 1205 1645 1355 710 1645 1720 1655 2105 1710 715 1200 1710 805 840 1250 1745 1125 1720 805 1800 1645 1710

1220 1510 1430 2300 1455 935 1910 2100 1915 2315 0040 925 1415 1935 1300 950 1405 1855 1400 1925 1055 2045 2125 2230

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1000 1840 1000 2100 1840

1115 1940 1430 2300 2155

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1530 1225 1500 1225 1225

1705 1800 1640 1355 1520

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

745 810 1810 2200 740 1735 605 2105 1250 550 1120 1405

1220 915 1915 2300 925 1925 755 2255 1445 750 1320 1615

Spice Schedule

Destination

Delhi Delhi Delhi Delhi (Via - STV) Delhi (Via-AMD) Delhi (Via-AMD) Goa Goa Guwahati (Via-BLR-CCU) Guwahati (Via-CCU-IXA) Hyderabad Hyderabad Jaipur Jammu (Via-DEL) Kochin Kochin Kolkata Kolkata Kolkata (Via-BLR) Madurai (Via-MAA) Mangalore Srinagar (Via-DEL-IXJ) Surat Varanasi (Via-DEL) Vizag (Via-HYD) Bangalore Delhi Hyderabad ahmedabad Bangalore Bangalore Chennai Delhi Delhi Hyderabad Jaipur (Via-AMD) Kolkata (Via-DEL) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Bangalore (Via-DEL) Delhi Delhi (Via-IXJ) Jammu Mumbai (Via-IXJ-DEL) Delhi Mangalore (Via - BOM) Mumbai Hyderabad Hyderabad Vizag Bangalore (VIA-Chennai) Chennai Chennai

flight no.

freq

dep

SG-264 Daily SG-136 Daily SG-118 Daily SG-152 Daily SG-106 Daily SG-218 Daily SG-803 Daily SG-248 Daily SG-528 Daily SG-873 Daily SG-401 Daily SG-408 Daily SG-344 Daily SG 851 Daily SG-131 Daily SG-103 Daily SG-873 Daily SG-804 Daily SG-528 Daily SG-291 Daily SG-151 Daily SG 851 Daily SG-152 Daily SG-114 Daily SG-401 Daily Nagpur SG-141 Daily SG-142 Daily SG 1034 Daily Pune SG-342 Daily SG-227 Daily SG-345 Daily SG-219 Daily SG-208 Daily SG-212 1,2,3,4,5,7 SG 1025 Daily SG-342 Daily SG-212 1,2,3,4,5,7 Rajahmundry SG 1062 Daily SG 1066 2 SG 1066 1,4,5,6,7 Srinagar SG-209 Daily SG-209 Daily SG-852 Daily SG-852 Daily SG-852 Daily Surat SG-152 Daily SG-151 Daily SG-151 Daily Tirupati Daily SG 1042 1,3,4,5,6,7 SG 1044 1,3,4,5,6,7 SG 1076 Trichy SG 3148 Daily SG 3166 Daily SG 3148 Daily

arrival

1745 2015 2110 1435 810 1810 1200 1515 740 745 515 2120 1240 550 835 1455 745 1850 740 605 1025 550 1435 1120 515

2000 2220 2310 1800 1125 2115 1300 1620 1405 1400 650 2240 1430 1010 1040 1650 1040 2135 1220 930 1155 1115 1520 1545 825

945 2050 800

1120 2235 930

715 645 2320 2300 700 1115 2245 715 1115

830 815 0040 0040 905 1320 0015 1050 1620

1125 1455 1520

1230 1600 1620

1435 1435 1155 1155 1155

1945 1605 1420 1230 1720

1605 835 835

1800 1155 920

820 1255 1645

940 1420 1820

1910 1140 1910

2135 1245 2010

Destination

flight no.

Trivandrum SG 1261 SG 1012 SG 1261 SG 1261 Tuticorin Chennai SG 3292 Varanasi Coimbatore (Via-DEL-HYD) SG-233 Delhi SG-233 Delhi SG-119 Delhi SG-128 Hyderabad (via-DEL) SG-233 Mumbai (Via-DEL) SG-119 Vijayawada Hyderabad SG 1002 Hyderabad SG-1002 Hyderabad SG 1004 Vizag Chennai Hyderabad Hyderabad (Via-MAA) Hyderabad (Via-MAA)

Bangalore Chennai Chennai Delhi (Via-HYD) Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai (Via-HYD) Tirupathi

SG 1077 SG 3272 SG 3278 SG-226 SG-226 SG 1044 SG 1074 SG-402 SG-402 SG 1075

freq

dep

arrival

Daily Daily 2,6 1,3,4,5,7

925 2045 925 925

1100 2315 1245 1625

Daily

1125

1250

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

1210 1210 1615 2015 1210 1615

1805 1325 1740 2150 1605 2055

Daily Daily Daily

1000 1000 1725

1055 1055 1820

Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily 2 Daily Daily Daily 1,3,4,5,6,7

1855 820 1955 855 855 1025 1150 1935 1935 1100

2055 1005 2130 1255 1000 1200 1315 2050 2320 1235

INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE Destination

flight no.

Chennai SG 001 Colombo SG 002 Delhi SG 041 SG 045 Kathmandu SG 042 SG 046

Colombo Chennai Kathmandu Kathmandu Delhi Delhi

freq

dep

arrival

Daily

1030

1155

Daily

1255

1345

Daily Daily

840 1530

1040 1725

Daily Daily

1140 1825

1315 2000

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