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Volume 12 | Issue 07 | July 2018 

THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE 

NOW EVERY 

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A GREAT VIEW. 

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YOUR IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

FROM THE 

CMD’S DESK 

Dear Readers, 

Welcome aboard SpiceJet! 

The summer solstice is over and 

monsoons are here to mark the beginning of 

a new season. It is time for leisure tourists to 

pack up and fly to a destination of choice. For 

business travellers too, it is time to rejuvenate 

and think afresh. 

At SpiceJet, we are gearing up to receive 

the first batch of our brand new Boeing 737 

MAX planes in August. 

Our massive aircraft orders with Boeing 

and Bombardier, that shone a global spotlight 

on Indian aviation, will hugely enhance the 

flying experience for you, our customers, 

expand our reach and operations, provide 

direct connectivity with non-stop flights on 

domestic and international routes and give a 

fresh impetus to leisure and business travel. 

The Indian air transport industry is 

witnessing strong and resilient growth in 

passenger traffic like never before. Nearly 

100 flights take off every hour from various 

airports across the country. A large young 

workforce increasingly moving to urban 

areas is transforming consumption and travel 

patterns. In 2017, about 500 commercial 

planes flew 117 million passengers on 

domestic routes. 

SpiceJet flies more than 54,000 

passengers every day (on an average) with 

over 410 landings. We recently added 10 new 

domestic flights to reinforce our network 

strength in south India. There is a new daily 

direct flight on Chennai-Mangaluru sector 

and additional frequencies on Hyderabad- 

Rajahmundry, Chennai-Kozhikode, Chennai- 

Hyderabad and Bengaluru-Kozhikode sectors. 

We have deployed our Bombardier Q400 

aircraft on these routes. 

From July 1, 2018 we are adding 14 new 

domestic flights that will further strengthen 

our network. These include direct flights 

on sectors like Patna-Pune, Chennai- 

Rajahmundry, Hyderabad-Calicut and 

Bengaluru-Tuticorin. 

Passengers can easily travel to a host of 

other cities in our domestic and international 

network via multiple onward connections. 

New routes and destinations mean safe, ontime, 

cost-effective and comfortable journeys 

for you. Evening flights on key sectors in 

addition to the existing morning flights will 

help business travellers conveniently plan 

same-day trips. 

The addition of daily direct Delhi-Kanpur- 

Delhi flight from July 3 marks a landmark 

year of SpiceJet operating flights under the 

government’s UDAN scheme to connect 

smaller cities and towns. We operate 15 flights 

under UDAN and provide high consumer 

value on routes like Mumbai-Porbandar, 

Mumbai-Kandla-Mumbai, Hyderabad- 

Puducherry-Hyderabad, Jaipur-Jaisalmer- 

Jaipur, Delhi-Adampur-Delhi, Chennai-Hubli- 

Chennai and Hyderabad-Hubli-Hyderabad. 

We firmly believe there is tremendous 

potential for air travel in India — a hugely 

diverse, multi-cultural and geographicallyvast 

country with all seasons and terrains. 

Intra-regional travel will grow its share further, 

stimulate long-term economic growth and 

allow accompanying social benefits to spread 

among communities. 

SpiceJet continues to set new 

benchmarks with record on-time performance 

and industry’s highest load factors. This is the 

38th month in a row we have flown with the 

highest passenger load factor, averaging over 

90% in the Indian aviation market, which is 

also a global aviation record. 

We will put more cities and towns on the 

aviation map and make air travel more and 

more affordable and accessible for all Indians. 

So enjoy a ‘Red. Hot. Spicy’ experience each 

time you fly with us. And do write to us for any 

suggestions or comments. 

Tailwinds and Happy Landings! 

Jai Hind! 

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JOY IN THE RAINS 

Our selection of images that 

brilliantly capture the spirit of the 

season. 

‘I HAD PERFORMANCE ANXIETY DURING SANJU’ 

Ranbir Kapoor on Sanju, the other biopics he would like to do 

and how Alia Bhatt is an inspiration. 

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INNOVATIONS FOR 

COMFORT 

& CONVENIENCE 

AT SPICEJET, we believe that customer experience can always be improved upon. In 

keeping with this philosophy, we are constantly looking for ways to make travel not 

just a hassle-free experience, but also one that passengers will remember. 

Our slew of innovations reflects this: a product that rewards travellers who travel only 

with hand baggage; another that makes life easier for those who carry heavy baggage, 

but not heavy enough to be checked-in; yet another that offers a bigger choice of 

meals on board; a product that provides seat and meal of your choice; products to 

please those who are always on the lookout for extra legroom; a prepaid card that 

allows passengers to make cashless transactions; and finally an add-on service that 

allows the flexibility of cancelling or changing ticket(s) to suit your travel plan. 

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SPICEJET 

INSIDER 

1SpiceMax 

SpiceJet’s SpiceMax provides more comfort and 

convenience. With extra legroom and greater 

personal space, passengers can travel with ease. 

Apart from significantly extra legroom on 

board, fliers can also enjoy other 

added ancillary products such as 

priority check-in, complimentary 

meal and beverage, priority 

baggage handling and priority 

boarding (aerobridge gates) at 

dedicated SpiceMax counters at the 

airport for a modest add-on fee per 

sector. The ease with which fliers can opt 

for this product enhances the experience. 

When booking a connecting flight with a 

stop-over, passengers can purchase SpiceMax 

seats separately for the two flights. 

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Hot Meals 

and cup noodles) are also served. 

Passengers have a wide 

In addition, dhokla is available 

variety of meals to opt 

as a gluten-free option for 

for on SpiceJet flights. 

pre-booking on Q400 flights. 

Those flying Boeings 

Pre-booking a meal offers 

are spoilt for choice. There are 

other choices and benefits, 

two choices each of breakfast, 

too: the option of a gluten-free 

lunch, dinner, snacks and 

hot meal; dhokla preparation; 

sandwiches. Eight Chef’s 

a menu with Thai, Continental 

Choice menus are available 

and Indian options; 

24x7 (Boeing and prebooking 

only), including 

to onboard prices; passengers 

discounted rates compared 

Grilled Chicken Breast 

can wish their loved ones on 

with Mushroom Sauce, Yellow Rice, 

birthdays and anniversaries 

Sautéed Carrot & Beans Baton in 

mid-air with a cake on select 

non-vegetarian and Vegetable Pasta 

flights; and a takeaway Kids’ Meal 

in Neapolitan sauce in vegetarian. 

bag, shaped like an airplane. 

Passengers taking Q400 flights can 

In addition to hot meal, 

choose from two different types of 

passengers also have an 

sandwiches. Hot beverages (tea and 

option of enjoying a Jain 

coffee) and ready-to-eat products 

Cold sandwich when 

(like dal chawal, veg biryani, upma 

they pre-book. 

2 

Seat + Meal Combo 

This provides seat and meal 

of the passengers's choice 

at discounted rates. The 

product can be purchased 

for `399 on the Domestic and `499 on 

the International Sector. It is on a per 

passenger, per sector basis and can be 

availed of by guest and SpiceClub member. 

A passenger can purchase the product by 

clicking on the Add-On’s Page/Seat Map 

Page on www.spicejet.com at the initial 

booking stage or by clicking on Manage 

My Bookings tab after the booking has 

been made or minimum six hours prior to 

the scheduled departure. 

PRE-BOOK NOW! 

Pre-book your meals to make your 

journey with us a more comfortable 

experience. You can enjoy exceptional 

discounted rates. It makes purchasing 

food and beverages onboard an entirely 

cashless affair. You can pre-book at the 

time of booking your flight, or add it later 

through ‘Manage My Booking’ on the 

website, www.spicejet.com. 

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You 1st 

Helping you make your travels 

smoother is this special offering 

from SpiceJet. For just `399, you 

can now get a combination of 

priority check-in as well as preferred bagout 

by availing of this unique product. For 

passengers catching ex-India flights, it is 

available at `499. Passengers availing of this 

service will have to check-in for their flight at 

the airport check-in counter, as Priority-Check- 

In. The booking, made via the SpiceJet website 

(www.spicejet.com), can be availed latest up 

to two hours before the scheduled departure. 

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My Flexi Plan 

Planning a trip will be easier 

than ever with SpiceJet’s 

new innovative add-on 

service, My Flexi Plan. 

Passengers can now enjoy the flexibility 

of cancelling or changing the ticket(s) to 

suit their travel plan. If they are certain 

about travel but not about the dates, 

then they can book a ticket by opting 

for this service. Customers can opt for 

this add-on at the time of booking done 

through reservation team by paying a fee 

of `1,500 for domestic travel ticket and 

`1,750 for international travel ticket. The 

service will be applicable only for one 

change or one cancellation per ticket. 

7Carry More On Board 

Making air travel even more 

convenient, SpiceJet’s 

‘Carry More On Board’ 

is a service for travellers 

with heavier cabin baggage. It is 

targeted at passengers who carry 

cabin baggage heavier than 7 kg, 

and do not want to check-in. Fliers 

can carry bags weighing up to 5 kg 

extra, a maximum of 12 kg on board, 

while paying a nominal fee for each 

kg above 7 kg. Bags can be heavier, 

but not larger, and the standard free 

baggage allowances remain as before. 

Customers can opt for this product 

during airport check-in and at airport 

ticket counters 

SPICEJET 

INSIDER 

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Priority Check-In 

This service provides the passenger a hassle free and comfortable 

check-in experience at the airport with SpiceJet’s dedicated priority 

check-in counter. The passenger can buy Priority Check-In while or 

after making the booking. It can be bought latest up to two hours 

before the scheduled departure. The service is available only on www.spicejet. 

com or via SpiceJet’s Reservations. The pre-paid service can be bought for per 

passenger, per sector of the journey, on the payment of the non-refundable fees. 

A Priority Check-In for flights within and/or originating from India costs `200. For 

flights originating from out of India, the fare is `300. The fees are refundable if the 

booking is cancelled by the passenger or the flight is cancelled by the airline. There 

is no additional fee applicable for infant passengers. Passengers who have bought 

Priority Check-In will have to check-in for their flight at the airport check-in counter. 

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Hand 

Baggage Only 

This is another unique product that offers a discount to those 

passengers who carry only hand baggage. Available on most direct 

domestic flights, this fare has a minimum 15-day advance purchase 

period, and no free check-in baggage allowance is permissible. 

Bookings for this can be made on www.spicejet.com, at airport ticket offices, and 

through select online travel portals. Passengers should keep in mind that hand 

baggage allowance does not change. Those who book these fares, but decide to 

check in luggage later, will have to pay more. 

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OPENING SHOT 

BIRDLIFE 

FLAMINGO COUNTRY 

THEY ARE UNIQUE with their oddshaped 

beaks, long legs with webbed 

feet, rosy pink plumage and the quirky 

habit of standing on one foot. No wonder 

these beautiful migratory birds are 

universally loved and draw curious 

crowds wherever they congregate in 

India. Popular flamingo-spotting locales 

include Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary 

(Rajasthan), Sewri Creek (Mumbai), 

Chilka Lake (Odisha), Nalsarovar Lake 

(Gujarat), Bhigwan (Maharashtra) and 

many beaches in Goa. Now you will see 

more of them in Thane on the outskirts 

of Mumbai. The Maharashtra 

government recently notified an area of 

16.9 sq km as the Thane Creek Flamingo 

Sanctuary. The sanctuary will come 

under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai 

mangrove conservation unit. Every year, 

about 30,000 flamingos are reported to 

migrate to this area. 

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OPENING SHOT 

REGIONS 

TOWARDS DYNAMIC GROWTH 

ESTABLISHED UNDER THE MINISTRY OF 

DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EAST REGION, Government of 

India, the North East Council has been doing yeoman service 

towards all-round progress of the eight states that the Council 

oversees. Apart from economic and social development, the 

Council has also recently undertaken major steps for the 

promotion of tourism, art and culture. These include giving a 

fillip to eco-tourism in Sikkim, promoting adventure tourism 

in Assam and Meghalaya and promoting religious tourism by 

highlighting the many attractions of Buddhist circuits in 

Sikkim, Manipur and Tripura. These initiatives will surely go a 

long way in contributing to the dynamic growth of the region. 

Clockwise from left: A statue of 

Lord Buddha at Rabangla, Sikkim; 

Tripuri tribal artists of Tripura; 

elephant safari at Kaziranga 

National Park; and old root bridges 

near Cherapunjee, Meghalaya 

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OPENING SHOT 

STATES 

A Malabar whistling thrush spotted 

during a birdwatching trip in 

Thattekkad Reserve Forest (left) 

and bamboo rafting in Periyar 

ADVENTURE IN KERALA 

SO YOU THOUGHT KERALA was perfect only for a leisurely boat ride in the backwaters of Alappuzha or for a gingerly stroll 

amongst the tea gardens of Munnar? Well, the good folks at Kerala Tourism would like you to think otherwise. They introduced 

the Kerala Adventure Trail last year and it has caught on like the proverbial wildfire. On offer along the various routes are 

activities like trekking, bamboo rafting, birdwatching and paragliding. What else do the adventurous need? 

Paragliding in Vagamon 

(left) and a trekker admiring 

the view in Munnar 

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NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA (INDIA) 

Integrating Values

OPENING SHOT 

NATURE 

Clockwise from left: Rajaji 

National Park; Nanda Devi 

Biosphere National Park; Gangotri 

National Park; and Govind Pashu 

Vihar National Park And 

Sanctuary 

PARKS IN 

THE WILD 

DISCUSS UTTARAKHAND as a tourist attraction and the talk 

will invariably veer towards its beautiful rivers (Alaknanda, 

Bhagirathi, Mandakini and Sarayu, apart from the big two 

Ganges and Yamuna), pilgrimage centres (Badrinath, 

Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri) or hill stations (Mussoorie, 

Nainital, Binsar, Chakrata, Almora and Bhimtal). Some may even 

sing praises of Auli being one of the most attractive ski resorts in 

this part of the world. But rarely is the state recognized as the 

abode of stunning national parks, even though it has many of 

them. Here are four that we have always liked and keep 

returning to over and over again. 

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S U M M E R 

R A R E R A B B I T

MELANGE 

EVENTS 

HOT DATES 

DANCE // MUSIC // THEATRE // ART 

ART 

TRAVERSING TERRAINS 

Piramal Museum of Art is organising S.H. 

Raza: Traversing Terrains, the first major 

exhibition of the artist since his death in 

2016. Curated by Vaishnavi Ramanathan , 

curator and art historian, Piramal Museum 

of Art, and Ashvin E. Rajagopalan, Director, 

Piramal Museum of Art, the exhibition will 

showcase five decades of Raza’s work from 

the early 1940s to the late 1990s — his early 

days in Mumbai, his travels around India, to 

various parts of France including Gorbio, 

and eventually his metaphorical return to 

his Indian roots. The exhibition traces his 

development as an artist and philosopher. 

When: June 24, 2018 to October 28, 2018 

Where: Piramal Museum of Art, Mumbai 

CRAFTS 

NEW TRADITIONS 

Jawahar Kala Kendra, 

Jaipur presents New 

Traditions: The influences 

and inspirations in 

Indian textile, 1947-2017, 

an exhibition which 

traces the evolution 

of aesthetics in Indian 

handmade textiles 

from the country’s 

independence in 1947 

till now. Reflecting the fields of art, design, fashion and craft, it 

presents paintings on cloth, tapestries, sculpture, carpets and 

rugs, saris, garments and other forms of creative expression in 

fabric. 

When: June 22, 2018 to July 31, 2018 

Where: Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur 

MUSICAL 

DISNEY’S ALADDIN 

Disney’s Aladdin is a once-in-a-lifetime Broadway-style 

theatrical experience. It is a celebration of love between 

Aladdin and Jasmine. The show has been re-imagined 

for the Indian stage and the fable will come to life with 

450 costumes and 14 locations depicted on stage by 50 

performers. 

When: July 6, 2018 onwards 

Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Delhi 

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MELANGE 

EVENTS 

MUSIC 

NCPA UMANG 

Debopriya and Suchismita Chatterjee 

(flute) and Nagesh Adgaonkar 

(vocal) will perform totally for 

about two hours. Debopriya and 

Suchismita Chatterjee are popularly 

known as the “flute sisters”. They 

have both trained under Padma 

Vibhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia, 

and accompany him in concerts 

across the world. Nagesh Adgaonkar 

has trained under Rashid Khan, and 

has been awarded the first prize by 

All India Radio. Admission on a firstcome-first-served 

basis. 

When: July 5, 2018 

Where: Little Theatre, NCPA, 

Mumbai 

ADVENTURE 

RAINFOREST CHALLENGE 

The fifth edition of RFC (Rainforest Challenge) India is 

going to be held in Goa over a period of eight days from 

July 21 to 28, 2018. This year, 41 teams from across the 

country, including a women’s team, are going to compete 

for the coveted trophy. For the first time in the history 

of RFC India, three teams from Arunachal Pradesh will 

be travelling to Goa to participate in the Mecca of India 

off-roaders. Launched in 2014, RFC India is one of the top 

three RFC Global events among the 51 editions held across 

21 countries and enjoys a cult following in the Indian and 

international offroading arena. 

When: July 21-28, 2018 

Where: Goa 

SPORTS 

CORPORATE BADMINTON 

The 11th Shuttlers Corporate Badminton Tournament is being held 

at Pune. The annual event is exclusively for corporate players 

(participating individually or as part of a team) — coaches and 

players working in sports management companies are not allowed 

to participate. To manage the event well and to save time for every 

one, exact duration of each match will be allotted. 

When: July 28, 2018 

When: Chondhe Patil Sports Complex, Pune 

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MELANGE 

EVENTS 

JULY LISTINGS 

2 

4What: Business Over Breakfast 

Where: Chennai 

1 

What: Music (Classics) 

Where: NCPA, Mumbai 

What: 

Taekwondo 

Classes 

Where: 

Bengaluru 

7 

8 10 

What: Bridal 

exhibition 

Where: 

Ahmedabad 

What: Dance (Swati Sougandhikam) 

Where: Experimental Theatre, Mumbai 

What: Yoga 

classes 

Where: Noida 

12 14 15 

What: Pranic 

workshop 

Where: South 

Mumbai 

What: 

Sundarban 

Festival 

Where: 

Kolkata 

What: Waterfall 

rapelling 

Where: Dudhiware, 

Pune 

20 27 

What: Waterfall trek 

Where: Dudhsagar, 

Karnataka 

26 

What: Rath Yatra 

Where: Puri 

What: Guru Purnima 

Where: All over 

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INFORMATION 

WHAT'S NEW 

BIG CENTRAL BOOST FOR HP 

TOURISM • 

Like most of its inhabitants, the state 

government of Himachal Pradesh prefers to 

keep a low profile, even though it has much 

to talk about, including its myriad tourist 

attractions. But now the state’s tourism sector 

will come into sharper focus, with a little 

help from the Centre. The Union government 

has sanctioned Rs 1,800 crore towards the 

development of tourism in Himachal Pradesh 

(HP). Most of the funds will be used for 

developing lesser known and unexplored 

places which hold great tourism potential. For 

example, Garagushaini. 

CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO CLEAN UP 

WATER BODIES 

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has 

constituted 19 teams to take up cleaning of polluted beaches 

(in nine states) and river fronts (19 states). Many lakes all over 

the country have also been identified. A special cleanliness 

drive will be carried out at the Yamuna riverfront in Delhi. 

Apart from government officials, the teams will involve school 

and college students and local communities. So look out for 

`Swachh Nadiyaan' all around you. 

RAJASTHAN TARGETS MORE DOMESTIC 

TOURISTS 

With an aim to increase to 50 lakh the number of domestic 

tourists in the state, Rajasthan’s Department of Tourism is 

organizing the state’s first ever Domestic Travel Mart 2018. The 

Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2018 (RDTM) will be organised 

from July 20 to 22 in Jaipur. The event will see keen buyers 

from hotels, restaurants, travel and trade companies from all 

over Rajasthan. 

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INFORMATION 

CALLING ALL KAYAKERS • 

Between July 18 and 22 of this month, 

all roads in Kerala will lead to the 

sixth edition of the Malabar River 

Festival being held at Kodenchery. 

The premier kayaking event is being 

organised by Kerala Tourism, District 

Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) 

and Kozhikode District Panchayat 

along with the support of Madras Fun 

Tools. With loads of prize money at 

stake, about 150 participants from 

all over the world and challenging 

water levels, this year’s competition 

will feature events for beginners, 

intermediate kayakers and a special 

category of prizes for the best 

paddlers of the Indian subcontinent. 

GOA TO LAUNCH APP-BASED CAB SERVICE 

SKI DUBAI’S SUCCESS WITH BREEDING 

PENGUINS 

If all goes well, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation 

(GTDC) will launch its taxi app GoaMiles this month. Around 

2,800 licensed taxi drivers in Goa have shown an interest 

in using the app and more are expected to follow suit. The 

free app will be available for download on both, Android and 

iOS platforms. The launch of the app will be beneficial for all 

concerned. Tourists will be able to directly contact licensed taxi 

drivers. They will also benefit with the taxi fare payment now 

becoming easy and secure. Even locals will access the app for 

their daily commute. Finally, GoaMiles will help drivers to 

acquire more customers by operating and partnering with 

existing taxi companies. 

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and 

leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, 

is celebrating more than six years of Snow Penguins at 

Ski Dubai. The feathery family of 10 King and 10 Gentoo 

Penguins arrived at their new, snow-tacular home in 

2012 and since then have proved extremely popular with 

residents and tourists alike. Now with a colony of 28 

penguins, the habitat highlights how Ski Dubai’s Snow 

Penguin Breeding Programme has gone from strength 

to strength. Ski Dubai’s Snow Penguin Programme is 

supported by the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute in 

the United States. 

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COVER STORY 

SPICENGAGE 

EVERY SEAT 

WITH A 

GREAT VIEW 

SPICEJET’S BRAND NEW AND FREE IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT 

SYSTEM, SPICENGAGE, OFFERS A FASCINATING RANGE 

OF ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES 

Imagine laughing at ace 

comedian Amit Tandon’s oneliners 

while your aircraft is 

cruising at 30,000 feet. Or 

smiling watch your kid enjoy 

Chhota Bheem’s fashion fundas. And if 

you are a web series fan, following the 

absorbing story of commitment-wary 

Tanya and her overeager long-distance 

boyfriend Mikesh in Permanent 

Roommates. All this will now be 

possible, thanks to SpicEngage, 

SpiceJet’s brand new in-flight 

entertainment system (IFE). 

SpicEngage is the latest example of 

SpiceJet’s commitment to provide the 

complete flying experience for its 

esteemed passengers. Value and 

entertainment have now been added to 

the flying experience with the launch of 

this service. 

The free service provides users 

access to a wide variety of engaging 

content. “What makes this unique 

entertainment experience remarkable is 

that this is a first-of-a-kind facility in the 

domestic airspace especially by a low 

cost carrier,” says Mr. Ajay Singh, 

Chairman & Managing Director, 

SpiceJet. 

Flyers can now easily access 

SpicEngage on their hand-held devices 

with the help of Wi-Fi through four easy 

steps. At the outset, they will have to 

switch their device to airplane mode. 

The next step is to turn on the Wi-Fi and 

connect to ‘SPICENGAGE’. The flyers 

will then need to open the device’s 

browser (if they are not automatically 

directed to the home page, they will need 

to type www.boardconnect.aero). 

In the last step, a registration form 

will have to be filled and submitted. The 

system is currently available aboard 

SpiceJet’s domestic as well as 

international flights. 

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STEP 4 

Fill in your 

registration 

form, submit 

it and enjoy 

STEP 3 

Open your browser and type 

www.boardconnect.aero 

(if not automatically 

redirected to the 

home page) 

HOW TO ACCESS 

SPICENGAGE 

STEP 2 

Turn on the 

Wi-Fi and 

connect to 

‘Spicengage’ 

STEP 1 

Put your 

phone/tab on 

airplane mode 

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COVER STORY 

SPICENGAGE 

In-flight entertainment has come a 

long way from its movie projector days in 

the forties. The broad IFE nomenclature 

now covers audio and video 

entertainment, personal televisions, 

in-flight movies and in-flight games 

(some even allow passengers on a 

particular flight to play with one 

another). Till recently, most airlines 

offered personal TV screens. But now 

the trend is veering towards pushing 

content onto hand-held devices carried 

HERE’S A SMALL 

SAMPLING OF THE MANY 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CHOICES THAT HAVE BEEN 

LINED UP FOR YOU 

Web Series: Permanent 

Roommates, The AamAadmi Family 

and What The Folks 

by passengers. 

SpiceJet is eschewing the traditional 

seat-back screens. This has a dual 

advantage. There are substantial cost 

savings in doing away with the screens 

as well as their cabling. In addition, the 

reduced weight of these two pieces of 

equipment leads to lesser fuel costs. 

Aircraft offering SpicEngage will be 

equipped with BoardConnect Portable, 

a Mobile Streaming Unit (MSU). When 

the aircraft is on the ground rapid 

wireless updates will be fed into an 

integrated modem. The content 

available on SpicEngage has been 

divided into five categories and 

includes: 

WATCH 

• Stand-up comedy 

• Web series 

• Short films 

• Cartoons 

EAT (Meals on board) 

• Breakfast 

• Lunch 

• Snacks 

• Dinner 

• Subs 

• Chef’s choice 

PLAY (Games) 

• Sudoku 

• Lights Off 

• Clumsy Bird 

EXPLORE 

• Spice Route magazine 

• Spice add-ons: Book SpiceMax seat, 

preferred seats and meals on www. 

spicejet.com at a discounted price 

• SpiceVacations: Travel portal of 

SpiceJet that offers amazing deals on 

flight + hotel combo 

• SpiceStyle: E-commerce portal of 

SpiceJet featuring in-house fashion 

brands across categories like sunglasses, 

bags, perfumes, home essentials, 

designer wear and much more 

• Moving Map: Watch the live trajectory 

of your aircraft 

READ 

• About the CMD 

• City Guide 

Engrossed in such a wide range of 

entertainment options, f lyers will not 

even realize when they have reached 

their destinations. 

Shitty Ideas Trending: Videos 

including Men The Real Victims, 

Grass Is Greener On The Other Side, 

PatniVrataPati, Checking Out Ke 

Side Effects, Sinha Vs Sinha, The 

Affair, The Anniversary Gift and 

Win Win Situation 

Cartoons: 13 videos including 

Mighty Raju, Chhota Bheem and 

Super Bheem 

Short Movies: Confusing Things 

NRIs Do, 7 Reasons Why Your 

Dad Is Your Best Friend, Types Of 

Men You Meet On A Date, Absent 

Minded Things We All Do, Things 

People From Small Towns Are Tired 

Of Hearing, 10 Struggles Of People 

Who Wear Glasses, Stuff Girls 

With Short Hairs Are Tired Of 

Hearing, etc 

Stand Up Comedy: Jeevashu 

Ahluwalia, Amit Tandon, Zakir Khan 

and Appurv Gupta 

Play Section: Clumsy Bird, 

Lights Off and Sudoku 

Eat Section: Hot Meals (Breakfast, 

Lunch, Dinner, Chef's Choice, 

Snacks, Munchies and Beverages) 

Explore Section: Ancilliary Services 

(SpiceStyle, SpiceVacations and 

Spice Route magazine from May 

2017 to June 2018), Moving Map 

Read Section: City Guides 

(Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, 

Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata 

and Mumbai), About The Airline 

(Aiming for the sky), Aviation News 

(Aviation Revolution In The Air) and 

About The CMD (One Man Show, 

Order To Boeing, Out Of The Box, 

React With Grace and SpiceJet 

Looks To Soar Ahead) 

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SEASONS 

MONSOON 

JOY IN THE RAINS 

OUR SELECTION OF IMAGES THAT BRILLIANTLY CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON 

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHERS. The first kind store away their 

cameras in Godrej cupboards at the slightest hint of approaching rains. The second 

lot encase their gear into protective rain covers and venture into the great rainy 

outdoors. Their aim: to freeze moments in time that they will never spot in any other 

season. This photo feature is dedicated to the brave efforts of the second category. As 

you can see, their ‘foolhardy’ forays have resulted in some stunning captures. 

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 

Dainthlen waterfall, Sohra, Meghalaya 

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SEASONS 

MONSOON 

1 

2 3 

1 Savdav waterfall, Kankavli, Maharashtra 

2 Schoolgirls in Hyderabad, Telangana 

3 Bundles of rice samplings in Jorhat, Assam

SEASONS 

MONSOON 

1 

2 

3 

4 

1 Lush gardens in Munnar, 

the tea capital of India, during 

monsoon 

2 A little boy enjoys in 

Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh 

3 The Seven Sisters waterfall 

near Cherrapunji, 

Meghalaya 

4 An abstract view of the 

traditional yellow cab in 

Kolkata, West Bengal 

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5 Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 

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2 Viewing deck, Monsoon Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan 

3 Rural West Bengal scenery in the monsoon 

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STAR BUZZ 

RANBIR KAPOOR 

‘I HAD 

PERFORMANCE 

ANXIETY DURING 

SANJU’ 

RANBIR KAPOOR ON SANJU, THE 

OTHER BIOPICS HE WOULD LIKE TO 

DO AND HOW ALIA BHATT IS AN 

INSPIRATION. BY AARTI KAPUR SINGH 

Ten years and 14 films 

after his towel-dropping 

debut, the grandson of 

Raj Kapoor and the son 

of Rishi Kapoor and 

Neetu Singh is candid enough to admit 

that both, box office success and 

memorable cinema, are fickle and that 

“fortunes change”. Ranbir Kapoor, fresh 

from the release of Sanju, said a few days 

before the release of the film that it had 

been “as taxing as it had been enjoyable” 

before adding “I’m not as successful as I 

was a few years ago. Sometimes when 

you’re doing well, you just expect the sun 

to keep on shining on you, but it doesn’t.” 

Here are excerpts from an interview 

conducted a little before the film’s 

release. 

What does Sanju mean to you? 

A tremendous opportunity — working 

with Rajkumar Hirani and his team, 

portraying Sanjay Dutt. It is a part that I 

am really thankful, stoked, lucky and yet 

nervous about. Sanjay Dutt is a very 

special man in my life. When Raju Sir 

told me about this film, I didn’t have the 

confidence because I thought I wouldn’t 

be able to do it. I don’t have the courage, 

don’t have the understanding or the 

acting chops to do it. This is not an acting 

gig for me. I haven’t tried to show good 

acting, bad acting or showcase my talent. 

I think it was just the opportunity to be 

part of a story of a person who I consider 

to be my icon. Apart from being a fan, I 

really respect him. I am happy that after 

seeing the trailer, they (the audience) 

seem to have accepted me as Sanjay Dutt, 

hopefully that feeling will prevail when 

they see the film. 

But you did not think so when Raju Hirani 

first called you, right? 

(Laughs) Yes! I tried all that I could to 

say no to him. I told him anything else 

but please don’t offer me the role of 

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Sanju. Sanjay Dutt 

and son, his 

is an idol for me, 

relationship with 

has always been. 

many women and 

The whole idea of 

his best friend, his 

stepping into his 

tryst with the law, 

shoes was 

being in jail, the 

preposterous for 

gun episode, 

me. I was a little 

drugs... There was 

sceptical. I 

so much drama and 

wondered how you 

so many emotions 

could make a story 

in this film that it 

on a superstar who 

seemed scary and 

is still working. 

daunting, but I was 

Would I be able to 

very inspired to be 

do it? I had 

part of this journey. 

performance 

anxiety. I was 

How much of 

scared as hell, I 

Sanjay Dutt did you 

admit it! 

become yourself? 

hard. He made light of it by saying ‘even I 

The work I do really occupies my life. I 

And what convinced you? 

did not know I had lived this life…’ but by 

like to take the character home with me, 

The whole story of the man. It is an 

then I was just so attached to the story. I 

and submerge myself in it. The script 

unbelievable life; one man could not 

did not want to let go of it. Even though I 

was merely the first step. For the next six 

have been through so much. The script 

was scared as hell. But then it is because 

months, we were doing things like 

was a clincher. When I read the script, it 

Rajkumar Hirani was helming it that I 

make-up and prosthetics trials. I was 

was very different from the Sanjay Dutt I 

completely surrendered. And not just 

trying to imitate him and failing 

know. It was an emotional connect. 

Raju Sir, but even Sanju Sir was just so 

miserably every day — just trying to 

While reading the script, I would keep 

giving. 

build this character and do complete 

asking Raju Sir, whether this actually 

Sometimes while shooting, I would 

justice to it. For almost a year or so that 

happened. He has been my neighbour in 

call Sanju Sir in the night to prep for how 

process consumed me — not just the 

Pali Hill, but I did not know him till I 

I would approach it — things like how he 

physicality, but Sanjay Dutt’s nuances, 

read the script. I had known a 

would hallucinate when talking to his 

his life. Apart from the superficial 

completely different Sanjay Dutt, a 

father during the drug phase, or how he 

training of body, prosthetics and make- 

family friend who always treated me like 

befriended a rat in the jail. Perhaps it was 

up, which is relatively easier, it was 

a younger brother and used to spoil me. 

difficult for him to keep reliving those 

important to understand someone’s soul 

Six years ago, he gifted me a Harley- 

moments when I asked him, but he was 

and someone’s being, how he is as a 

Davidson on my birthday. He would pick 

just so encouraging with those nuggets 

person. Sanju Sir is like a teddy bear, a 

me up on random nights and take me out 

of gold that this film, the whole process 

man-child. He’s a wolf from the outside 

on drives in his Ferrari. 

of shooting for it became gold for me. 

and a puppy from the inside, and to really 

After reading the script, I discovered 

Raju Sir has done it in such a sensitive, 

get that on screen was very important. 

a new Sanjay Dutt. And I started 

emotional, funny and entertaining way. 

I went to Sanju Sir’s house and 

admiring and respecting him all the 

This project has become an actor’s 

borrowed his perfumes so I could smell 

more, not just for the life he has lived but 

also for the fact that he has given the 

dream come true. It has been a once-ina-lifetime 

experience for me. Sanju is not 

like him. In fact, I always use one 

perfume for one movie. Very often, when 

story of his life to be portrayed so 

a propaganda film. It’s an honest 

I shoot intermittently for a film for a 

honestly on screen. In November last 

portrayal of a very flawed man who has 

year, a particular perfume helps me stay 

year even Sanju Sir messaged me that he 

fallen down many times, but has also 

connected to my character all through 

loves the script, but he mentioned the 

caveat that I would have to work very 

picked himself up. It is also about a 

complex relationship between father 

its making. My sense of smell is very 

strong, somewhere, subconsciously, it 

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STAR BUZZ 

RANBIR KAPOOR 

connects me to 

the part. Sanju Sir 

uses a strong one 

called Tom Ford 

Oud. I do these 

silly and stupid 

things. Shoes are 

also very 

important. I 

borrowed his 

boots too, but he 

wears two sizes 

smaller than me. 

So I told the 

designer to make 

similar boots for 

me. Even the 

jeans he wears 

are specific bootcut 

ones; his 

kurta-pyjama too 

has a ‘Sanjay Dutt’ style. Certain things 

do help you to get into the skin of the 

character, but more than that, you have 

to understand the heart and the mind of 

a character. Superficially, people will 

like one or two scenes, but it is ultimately 

the nature of the character that people 

connect to. 

Personally for me, the voice - what you did 

with how Sanjay Dutt talks - was 

incredible! How did that happen? 

Initially when we were shooting I was 

apprehensive about it and shared it with 

Raju Sir. He dissuaded me from copying 

per se — because the idea was never to 

mimic. You know there is a very fine line. 

I think I was believing, very strongly, 

that I am Sanjay Dutt. I did nothing 

consciously to emulate any one aspect. 

Another person, if I were to address the 

elephant in the room, Alia Bhatt, seems to 

have had an inf luence on you enough to 

not deny anything. 

Alia won’t be happy you called her an 

elephant. But I have never denied 

Shamshera, a 

Yash Raj Films 

production, 

directed by 

Karan Malhotra, 

set in the 1800s, 

about tribes and 

dacoits. I am 

working with 

YRF after almost 

a decade. 

What about 

reviving the RK 

banner? There 

was a fire at RK 

Studios last year… 

I find the word 

revival a bit 

The reel and the real Sanju 

pompous. RK 

Studios was what 

anything, ever. I never will. It needs time it was because of my grandfather – I 

to breathe and it needs space. As an don’t think I have the talent or the 

actor, as a person, Alia is just so 

storytelling abilities to fly that 

spontaneous, so vivacious. When I see particular flag. What my grandfather 

her work, when I see her act, even in life, has done is very close to my heart but I 

what she gives is something that I’m don’t want to adulterate it. The fire was 

aspiring to for myself. It’s new for us, so sad for my grandmother especially. I 

let it cook a bit. But I will repeat what I went to the studio with her – she was in a 

have been saying so far - it is very new, it wheelchair and had tears in her eyes 

is very fresh. 

when she saw the damage. Perhaps this 

accident will spur my uncles and my 

What else is fresh for you? You have two father to think about doing more with 

very different projects that you are the space. 

shooting for. 

Oh yes! I am looking forward to the next What if somebody asks you to do a biopic 

phase of my career. The coming twothree 

years are very important. It’s a Most definitely! It would be an honour to 

on Raj Kapoor? Will you do that? 

period when I have to consolidate my fan play him. But I feel a biopic should be 

base and move to the next level as an made only when you can honestly 

actor and a star. I am again working with portray a man’s full life. I hope my family 

my best friend Ayan Mukherjee who has can give that permission to portray the 

worked on Brahmastra’s script for five real person that Raj Kapoor was. Not 

years. It is part of a trilogy woven around many people know who he was beyond 

an amazing idea. 

his movies. They do not know him as a 

I am also excited about the star cast person who had such an interesting life. 

consisting of Amitabh Bachchan and Two biopics I really want to do are Raj 

Alia Bhatt in this film. There is also Kapoor’s and Kishore Kumar’s. 

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FOOD 

SAGE 

EACH SPICEJET AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN NAMED AFTER 

A PARTICULAR SPICE. IN THIS ISSUE WE TALK ABOUT 

THE BENEFITS AND USAGE OF SAGE 

BEYOND THE 

STUFFING 

SAGE ISN’T USUALLY SEEN IN MANY 

PREPARATIONS. BUT THAT HASN’T 

STOPPED THE ANCIENT ANTIDOTE 

FROM BEING A CELEBRATED SPICE IN 

MANY FOOD CULTURES. 

BY MADHULIKA DASH 

Mashed potatoes with butter and sage 

PERHAPS THE MOST AROMATIC and 

powerful tastemaker of the herb-spice 

world, sage is the only spice that ruled 

the Middle Ages not only as an effective 

antidote that could cure everything from 

bad breath odours to serious wounds, but 

also dominated the communist political 

space. How else does one explain the 

prominent position that this ancient, 

cure-all herb enjoyed in Confucius 

cuisine? The herb features as the key 

flavourant in many dishes in what today 

is called the food that created the idea of 

Communism. 

In fact, if folklore is anything to 

benchmark the popularity of sage in the 

political arena, then the appreciation of 

sage was a pre-requisite back in the days 

to be invited to the table of the great 

political thinker. But Confucius wasn’t 

the only one who seemed to be fanboyed 

by the wonder herb. Cleopatra and Greek 

physician-herbalist Pedanius 

Dioscorides too regarded sage as 

supreme, and called it the “saviour sage”. 

In fact, such was the faith on sage’s 

healing prowess that for Henry VIII, 

sage and rosemary became the two 

sacrosanct herbs in the kitchen – and 

cooks would rally to figure ways to sneak 

in sage goodness in his daily feast, be it in 

the porridge, duck, or even in the court 

special orange pudding. 

Interestingly however, for a herb that 

was literally at the bottom of creation of a 

political thought school, within a turn of 

the century had reduced from being a 

living essential to a “celebratory herb” 

that was used occasionally, much like its 

brethren rosemary. 

What led to the sudden change of 

fortune? “Sage’s powerful character,” 

says Chef Sabyasachi Gorai (Chef-owner, 

Fabrica By Saby). “The thing about sage 

is that it is more of a solo player, and 

responds to cooking techniques much 

differently than most of the spices and 

herbs, even in the mint family to which it 

belongs. So pairing it with spices needs a 

generous experience working with sage 

and yet can be a task difficult task.” 

Agrees Chef Paul Kinny (Culinary 

Director, Bellona Hospitality), who has 

worked with sage to create his retinue of 

minimalistic menus. “Sage on its own is a 

wonderful spice to work around with. It 

is sturdy, can be cooked along with meat 

and others and performs beautifully 

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From top: Oven-roasted whole 

chicken with onion, apples and sage; 

and iced tea with whiskey, honey, 

citron and sage 

FOOD 

SAGE 

when you have to create a sophisticated 

dish that has these assertive layers of 

interesting flavours without the use of 

other flavourants.” One of the finest 

example of this is of course is the soufflé 

and savoury panna cotta where sage is 

used to give that distinct sweet aroma 

and taste to the dessert. 

Chef Sharad Dewan (Regional 

Director, Food Production, The Park, 

Kolkata) , who has worked with sage 

sporadically, seconds Chef Kinny’s 

perception of this perennial herb. 

“Sage is a difficult herb to 

understand, but is an absolute delight to 

work with once you figure out how to 

extract and manipulate the flavour 

profile using different cooking 

techniques to your advantage. Like 

cooking sage gives it this interesting 

crispness, which can be paired using the 

same principle as one would do while 

using sturdy greens like methi, poi saag 

or radish leaves.” 

Sage's sweetness in fact is one of the 

interesting facets that have nudged chefs 

into rediscovering this ancient herb, 

which is unpleasantly pungent (think 

bitter) to taste in its natural fresh state. 

For Chef Harangad Singh, sage works 

brilliantly with tubers. “A few leaves of 

sage cooked in oil can add that sweet 

smell and elevate a simple, stir fried 

potato or elephant yam dish to another 

level.” 

Add it to butter or oil, says Chef 

Deepak Dange (Executive Chef, 

Intercontinental Marine Drive), “and it 

becomes an interesting sauce to be 

poured over a steamed or oven baked fish 

and seafood dish. In fact, sage-aroma 

sauces are the oldest trick in the book to 

get any kind of unpleasant smell off a 

dish and can be a brilliant kitchen hack 

when it comes to elevating a mundane 

dish." 

This, says Chef Gorai, “gives sage, an 

otherwise solo player, its versatility. You 

can use it in any produce that is either 

neutral in its flavour profile or has a 

sweet undertone, much like meat, fish 

and some meaty veggies.” 

Sage's, adds Chef Kinny, “ability to 

add that sweet aroma and that sweetbitter 

taste is what makes it a brilliant 

dessert herb too, especially when the 

ones that use savoury ingredients.” 

But sage's “culinary rediscovery” 

isn’t just limited to its ability to add a 

sweet aroma, taste or masque unpleasant 

smells (especially those in meat, fish and 

egg). It in fact among the handful of 

herbs that can actually stand the heat 

and can be used for smoking as well. 

Chef Dewan, who has extensively 

worked with sage considered smoking as 

one of the most “radical” ways to get the 

best of sage into a dish — be it a sage 

smoked poached egg, give that extra 

punch to a slow cooked and chargrilled 

pork shoulder served with caramalised 

onions and greens or even the traditional 

trifle custard. 

A good example of this is Chef 

Dange’s Braised Basa which uses sage 

butter to bring forth the flavour of the 

sweet basa with the micro greens playing 

the bitter balancer. In fact, smoked Sage 

or even hand rolled, warm sage works 

beautifully with cheese as well. 

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VIEWPOINT 

YOGA 

THROUGH THE 

MYSTIC EYE 

RANKED AMONGST THE FIFTY MOST 

INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN INDIA, 

SADHGURU IS A YOGI, MYSTIC, 

VISIONARY AND BESTSELLING 

AUTHOR. SADHGURU HAS BEEN 

CONFERRED THE “PADMA 

VIBHUSHAN” BY THE GOVERNMENT 

OF INDIA IN 2017 

UNFORTUNATELY, EDUCATION AND 

WEALTH could be barriers to the 

spiritual process for lots of people, not 

because there is something wrong 

with education and money, it is just 

the way you relate to them. If your 

whole sense of who you are has come 

to you only from your qualifications 

or your bank balance, then yes — both 

education and money are a barrier not 

only for your spiritual growth, but 

also for your physical and mental 

wellbeing. If you have just seen them 

as a means or as tools for access, then 

there is no problem. They are in no 

way a barrier. In fact, they can be very 

useful because they leave your life 

free in many ways; they bring so much 

understanding and so many 

possibilities. 

Fundamentally, education is to 

cultivate your mind, to constantly 

imbibe new possibilities. Education is 

a possibility which opens you up to 

new possibilities to the world outside. 

The purpose of wealth or money is 

also the same. If you have money or 

wealth, it can open up many 

possibilities within you and in the 

world around you. If you have money, 

if you wish, on a certain day you do 

not have to go and work; you can just 

sit and meditate. However, if your 

condition is such that you have to 

work for that day’s meal every day, 

that possibility is closed. Even if you 

wish to meditate, your hunger will 

take you out on the street. 

So, can education and wealth 

become a barrier for new 

possibilities? Yes. For that matter, 

anything can become a barrier: 

education, wealth, power, fame, 

position. But anything can become a 

means of access also. So it is not 

education or wealth which can close 

or open you, it is how you relate 

yourself to them. 

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ART 

CRAFT 

MOSAIC MAGIC 

SISTERS AASHIKA AND TANISHAA CUNHA 

ARE CREATING STUNNING MOSAIC 

ARTWORK FOR SOME OF THE MOST 

ILLUSTRIOUS FAMILIES IN INDIA AND 

ABROAD. BY PALLAVI MEHRA 

The art of mosaic was 

founded in 3rd century 

BC in Mesopotamia 

(present-day Iraq and 

parts of Iran, Syria and 

Turkey). Thereafter, it spread to Rome 

and Greece, and later flourished under 

the Byzantine Empire. Two Mumbaibased 

sisters, Aashika and Tanishaa, on a 

vacation in Spain, chanced upon the art of 

mosaic. They visited Park Güell in 

Barcelona, and were inspired by artist 

Antoni Gaudi’s architectural 

masterpieces. 

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They now create commissions for 

some of the most prominent families in 

India and abroad. They use vibrant handcut 

vitreous tiles to add texture and 

vitality to their designs. “The ancient 

mosaics found in Park Güell and the 

churches and basilicas of France, Spain, 

Italy and St. Petersburg, Russia have 

deeply motivated us,” says Tanishaa of 

their inspiration. 

The sisters founded A & T Cunha 

Mosaic to create beautiful mosaic pieces 

that are displayed as works of art. The 

girls haven’t had any formal training and 

everything they know about mosaic was 

self-taught on the job. They learned the 

techniques and methods through trial 

and error and their design aesthetic 

comes naturally. Aashika works at the 

Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation at 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu 

Sangrahalaya (formerly the Prince of 

Wales Museum) in Mumbai and has 

completed her Bachelor’s degree in Fine 

Arts, from Lasalle College of the Arts, 

Singapore. Tanishaa has recently 

completed her Bachelor’s degree in 

Design from Goldsmiths College, London. 

Aashika and Tanishaa started A & T 

Cunha Mosaic in early 2015 and have 

completed over 80 mosaics since then. 

Typically, a client gives them a reference 

or theme to work with. They first design 

the work digitally and get an approval. 

They then draw out the design on a 

cement board, after which they start 

working on the actual mosaic. The tiles 

are then imported from Italy, handwashed 

and hand-cut individually. 

Photos of the work in progress are shared 

with the client at every stage of the 

elaborate process. 

Their prized work, amongst many 

national and international projects, is a 

252 sq ft mosaic mural titled Ke Aloha O 

Ka 'Aina (Love Of The Land) located at 

the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, 

Hawaii. This mosaic depicts Hawaii’s 

diverse flora and fauna. This piece was 

particularly challenging for the sisters — 

they completed it in 32 separate parts in 

Mumbai which were then shipped to 

Hawaii. Since the artwork had so many 

separate parts, continuity between the 

pieces had to be perfect. 

Additionally, they recently created 

two mosaics in Abu Dhabi. The works are 

portraits of Al Sheikh Zayed — Father of 

the UAE. The Aldar family commissioned 

the mosaics as a public initiative in 

collaboration with Make A Wish 

Foundation. The total area of the two 

mosaics is 120 sq. ft. and they are 

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CRAFT 

displayed in two prominent locations in 

Abu Dhabi — Yas Mall and the World 

Trade Center. 

Other highlights include a 110 sq ft 

Mumbai skyline-themed mosaic for The A 

Club, a private member’s club located in 

Lower Parel, Mumbai. This Mumbai 

skyline mosaic features landmarks such as 

the Gateway of India, the Bandra-Worli 

Sea Link, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and 

more. Additional A & T Cunha works 

include two 24 sq. ft. mosaics for the 

Butterfly Park at the Rani Baug Zoo 

(formerly known as Victoria Garden) in 

Byculla, Mumbai. These pieces showcase 

the various types of butterflies and flowers 

in the park. The sisters have also created a 

mosaic depicting mangroves, which was 

commissioned as a part of the Times 

Celebrate Bandra Festival of 2015 and is 

permanently displayed at Carter Road, 

Mumbai. Moreover, their noninstitutional 

popular mosaic designs 

include maps, portraits, flowers, birds and 

animals. 

According to the sisters, mosaics of 

portraits are the hardest to create. 

“Getting the features, skin tone and 

characteristics of a person is tough. Also, 

people are extremely fussy. They want 

themselves to look slimmer and fairer!” 

says Aashika. Besides, editing mosaic 

works is not easy. Unlike paintings, the 

girls can’t change the mosaics with a 

stroke of paint. They have to remove the 

tiles from the board with a knife, smoothen 

the board again and re-attach the new 

tiles. Also, this process is physically 

gruelling and arduous. 

Every artwork is bespoke and the 

mosaics are not machine-made, so no two 

pieces are the same. “Mosaic has been 

around for ages, but our aesthetic, the 

hand-cut tiles and the texture of our works 

sets us apart. Also, our clients love the fact 

that we do not grout (fill crevices) our 

works with the traditional white cement, 

and that we play with the textures of the 

tiles rather than using them as flat tiles,” 

says Tanishaa of what makes their works 

special. 

The response to A & T Cunha Mosaic 

has been exceptional. Remarkably, most of 

their orders have come via word-of-mouth 

or through social media. People have 

heard about them through friends or 

through Instagram and called them 

directly to commission a work. The prices 

of their works range upwards of Rs. 10,000 

per sq. ft. and the final price depends on 

the intricacy of the work and the type of 

tiles used. For instance, metallic tiles and 

mother-of-pearl tiles are more expensive 

and portraits are priced higher than 

sceneries or other subjects. 

These talented sisters have more orders 

in the pipeline, including an international 

project. Tanishaa warns that mosaic is not 

for everyone, “It’s painstaking, we have to 

manage glass.” Aashika adds, “Mosaic is 

physically exhausting, strenuous and 

back-breaking! We often have lacerations 

on our fingers as the tiles are sharp.” 

Hawaii images courtesy General Growth, 

a client of A & T Cunha Mosaic. All 

remaining images sourced from A & T 

Cunha Mosaic 

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DESTINATIONS 

CITIES 

All Souls Memorial Church is one of the 

oldest places of worship in Kanpur 

A RICH 

LEGACY 

DEEPLY STEEPED IN HISTORY, 

KANPUR IS ONE OF THE MOST 

IMPORTANT CITIES OF UTTAR 

PRADESH THANKS TO ITS MYRIAD 

ATTRACTIONS. 

BY AARTI KAPUR SINGH 

Located on the banks of the 

holy Ganges, Kanpur is a 

major city in Uttar 

Pradesh, India’s largest 

state (by population). 

Spread over an area of more of than 400 

sq. km., it is deeply steeped in history. 

Believed to have been founded by a king 

of the erstwhile state of Sachendi, 

Kanpur was originally known as 

Kanhpur and later, during British 

occupation, as Cawnpore. Kanpur was 

only a village when it and the 

surrounding territory were acquired in 

signing a treaty with Nawab Saadat Ali 

Khan of Awadh and made it the 

headquarters of a large Indian garrison. 

Kanpur soon became a prime military 

base of the British. The town was one of 

the focal points during the early stages of 

the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Since then, 

the importance of Kanpur has been on 

the rise. 

As one of North India’s major 

industrial centres, Kanpur has its own 

historical, religious and commercial 

importance. Its location alongside the 

Ganges makes it especially fertile. This 

1801 by the British, who made it one of 

in turn, has paved the way for the 

their frontier cantonments. 

establishment and development of 

The strategic importance of Kanpur 

various industries in Kanpur that is 

was first realized by the British after 

further complemented by the huge 

their victory over Shuja-ud-Daula, who 

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was the Nawab Wazir of Awadh, in the 

year 1765. At that time Kanpur fell under 

the province of Awadh. 

The British took charge of the city by 

owing to its high population density. 

Kanpur offers various places of 

interest that range from religious centres 

like temples, mosques and churches to 

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From top: The Clock Tower of Kanpur; and the 

Radha Krishna temple 

traditional eating 

joints, places of 

historical 

significance and 

so on. The city 

attracts tourists 

for its age-old 

monuments and 

varied other 

constructions, 

which reflect the 

history of the 

place. For the 

spiritually 

inclined, Shri Radha Krishna 

Temple (Popularly known as JK 

Temple), is a wonderful piece of 

architecture made of white marble. It is 

also known as the Glass Temple because 

it has some unusual glass statues. The 

murals on the temple walls inside 

depicting scenes from Mahabharat and 

Puranas are also noteworthy. The 

illuminated towers of the temple can be 

seen from quite a distance at night. This 

temple is referred to by locals as 

‘Kanpur’s answer to the Taj Mahal’ and 

is best visited on a full-moon night. 

The All Souls’ Memorial Church, 

completed in 1875, has tragic reminders 

of the mutiny of 1857, but is also one of 

the oldest churches of the region. The 

Jama Masjid, in the heart of city near 

Nana Rao Park, is the biggest and most 

popular mosque of Kanpur. A sense of 

serenity and peacefulness prevails in 

Gurdwara Banno Sahib that houses a 

350-year-old manuscript of Guru Granth 

Sahib. 

The Allen Forest Zoo, that was once a 

natural habitat for fauna, is one of the 

very few zoos which were carved out of 

natural forest area. The Ganga Barrage, 

or the Luv Kush Barrage, is a dam built 

across the Ganges near Old Kanpur and 

has a boating club that is especially 

wonderful to visit to see gorgeous views 

of the sunset. The Gautam Buddha Park 

is a fairly recent addition to Kanpur. 

Located between the Bara Imambara 

and the Martyrs Memorial, the park has 

several rides that are a big draw for 

children. The Moti Jheel Park is built 

around a drinking water reservoir of the 

Kanpur Waterworks. Located in the 

beautiful Benajhabar area of the city of 

Kanpur, the park is a popular destination 

for morning and evening walks. 

For history aficionados, the Nana 

Rao Park, that was the site of the 

Cawnpore massacre during the Indian 

Mutiny/War of Independence/Rebellion 

of 1857 is a must-visit. Tantya Tope’s 

statue in the park, even though derelict 

and in need of attention, does invoke a 

sense of pride. 

Massacre Ghat in Kanpur has 

become extremely significant in history 

since the Revolt of 1857, which is also 

popularly referred to as the Sepoy 

Mutiny of 1857 or the first war of Indian 

Independence. Said to trigger off the 

first war of Independence in India, on 

June 27, 1857, Kanpur witnessed one of 

the darkest events of all times. 

As many as three hundred British 

men, women and children were 

butchered at the in Kanpur. Those who 

were able to escape such a brutal fate 

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were later killed at what came to be 

known as the Bibighur Massacre. The 

Ghat was renamed as Nana Rao Ghat as 

the rebellion was believed to have been 

led by Nana Sahib Peshwa. This Sati 

Chaura Ghat later got recognized as 

Massacre Ghat. Today the Massacre 

Ghat stands to tell the tragic story to 

those who visit it. A temple stands at the 

site and reveals a darker and lesser 

known side of the history of Indian 

Independence. 

Kanpur Sanghrahalaya, a museum 

established by the British, is a treasure 

trove of memorabilia and is an ode to 

time gone by. The mound of Jajmau in 

Kanpur is the sight of excavations 

carried out in 1957-58 that led to the 

discovery of several antique items 

belonging to the period between 600 

A.D. and 1600 A.D. 

All these items have revealed a 

strong influence of the Vedic period and 

of times beyond that. Historians came up 

with the conclusion that the items were 

of the time of a Pauranic king who is said 

to have ruled the kingdom of Yayati and 

was known for his bravery and 

intelligence. Jajmau was also known by 

the name of Siddhapuri in ancient times. 

Some historians have also arrived at the 

conclusion that a fort of the king, 

overlooking the Ganges was situated on 

the high mound. 

Today Jajmau houses the temples of 

Siddhnath and Siddha Devi. It is because 

of these names that Jajmau was 

previously known as Siddhapuri. 

Besides, there is also a mausoleum of 

Makhdoom Shah Ala-ul-Haq. 

Makhdoom Shah was a renowned Sufi 

saint, who believed in the idea of 

secularism and preached it all his life. In 

the year 1358, Feroze Shah Tughlaq built 

the tomb of Makhdoom Shah Ala-ul- 

Haq. 

Bithoor, about 25 km from Kanpur, is 

a popular getaway. On the riverside of 

the Ganges, it has mythological 

significance as it is considered 

to be the birthplace of Lord 

Rama’s sons, Luv and Kush. 

According to Hindu mythology, 

just after creating the universe, 

Lord Brahma performed the 

Ashvamedha at Bithoor and 

established a lingam there. 

Another legendary site at 

Bithoor is the Valmiki Ashram, 

where the famous sage Valmiki 

is supposed to have written the Sanskrit 

epic, the Ramayana. A boat ride across 

the river can be a gorgeous. 

Kanpur is also considered to be a 

super shopping destination. Leather is 

the best thing to buy in Kanpur and on 

Meston Raod (Bada Chauraha) you are 

bound to get the best variety. Navghada, 

General Gunj, Sisamau and Hatiya are 

great for budget buys in local 

handicrafts, bangles, trinkets, utensils 

etc. However, the food in Kanpur is 

definitely a draw. Kanpur is a great place 

for chaat lovers - the city is packed with 

chaat shops serving pani puri, aalu tikki, 

dahi chaat etc. 

The best time to visit Kanpur is from 

October to March as the weather is 

extremely pleasing which is perfect 

for sightseeing and other tourist 

activities. 

From top: The historical Company Bagh; 

Kanpur is a major leather centre; and 

water melon cultivation on the banks 

of the Ganges 

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HSAA (H.S. AHUJA AND ASSOCIATES) has gained 

a reputation for exciting and stimulating design. Interior 

Designer Ms. Hema is Vice President of HSAA and helps 

people in India and beyond achieve their dream abodes. 

Her spatial understanding combined with unique aesthetic 

sense means her designs do more than look beautiful — they 

fit perfectly with the lives of those who inhabit them. “I 

like to work with my clients’ tastes so I do lots of different 

styles. I really don’t have any design style. I love all things 

simple and elegant; I am a great believer that interiors 

shouldn’t look staged, which you often see nowadays. I 

prefer the place to look loved and lived in, with its own 

timeless personality and that little touch of the fantastic!” 

says Ms. Hema. 

HSAA offers a seamless turnkey service to clients 

and investors, ensuring that every aspect of creation and 

development is dealt with in synergy. Some of the firm’s 

ongoing projects are a resort in Manali; hotels in Indore, 

Bhopal and Dehradun; and residences and offices in Delhi. 

The definition of luxury is very subjective and changes 

with individuals and from city to city as well. The changing 

needs with the changing geographical locations is also 

a major deterrent in defining the services and ambience 

required to suit the location. “When you look around our 

work, you can immediately see the superior design and 

architectural edge softened with the soothing tones of the 

luxury furniture and materials. Interior re-modeling and 

refurbishment provides the opportunity to create a home 

that reflects your lifestyles,” says Mr. Subhash Ahuja, 

Managing Director. 

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TRANSFORM AUTOMOBILES OF YESTERDAY INTO ART OF TOMORROW 

of furniture range. The focus is Recycle, 

Reduce, Reuse. A basic design is 

conceptualised and next elements are 

added for comfort and functionality OF 

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU 

amalgamate car with furniture? 

“Carniture, of course!” Anand Kashyap 

will tell you. Anand and his wife Anchal 

are directors of Kashyap Motors since 

the last three decades. Their firm is one 

of the leading premium car dealers and 

importers around. While Anand holds a 

degree in automobile engineering from 

Germany, Anchal has done her B.Tech 

in electronics from JMI, Delhi. 

Passionate about cars, launching the 

Carniture brand was a logical 

conclusion for the couple. Carniture is a 

platform where automobiles of 

yesterday transform into art of 

tomorrow. 

The Kashyaps breathe new life in 

cars past their prime by turning them 

into amazing pieces of unique furniture 

and home decor accessories. Here are 

works of art in terms of furniture 

created from recycled cars and scooters 

parts to adorn even the most basic 

homes/commercial spaces as elements 

of beauty. 

Normally cars once past their prime 

would have been sold for parts or scrap 

metal, but the creativity of the Kashyaps 

has brought in a in a new distinct form 

of furniture range while maintaining 

the old authenticity and character. 

“We are creating automotive art 

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SPOTLIGHT HEALTHCARE 


TECHNOLOGY 

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HEALTHCARE SCENARIO, THE HEALTH ECOSYSTEM IS ALL SET 

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Healthcare 

is the next big space 

witnessing revolutionary 

transformation. With 

globalization more people have 

become aware of the hazards 

of unwholesome diet and the importance 

of keeping fit and healthy. Also healthcare 

accessibility to all is becoming a reality and 

there are many trends that are all set to 

change the healthcare landscape. 

According to a report published by 

management consulting firm McKinsey, 

around 20 per cent of healthcare 

organizations will achieve productivity 

through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence 

(AI) technology by 2020. “Augmented 

reality refers to any technology that overlays 

computer-generated image onto images of 

the real world. Google Glass is an example of 

an augmented reality technology. The razorsharp 

accuracy of AR will adequately assist 

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in all the augmented reality surgery 

practices. This way the procedures 

which were not at all possible before 

will become quite easy to perform,” 

says Tejbir Singh, CEO & Co-founder, 

AffordPlan. Likewise, blockchain 

technology - a distributed and 

immutable record of digital events that 

is shared peer to peer between different 

parties - is gaining ground. 

“With technology becoming 

smarter and portable, burden on 

hospitals will significantly reduce with 

advanced healthcare services like ICU 

and chemotherapy becoming available 

at home. This year will also see more 

empowered and informed patients 

owing to customized patient support 

programs to help patients get more 

information about their disease, make 

informed decisions for treatment 

options, disease management and 

status monitoring, have 24*7 access 

to paramedics and doctors through 

online services and remote monitoring 

technology,” says Dr. Gaurav Thukral, 

COO, HealthCare atHOME. According 

to Statista, the wearable market is 

promising, as the number of connected 

wearable devices increases worldwide. 

Dr Bhaskar Rajakumar, CoFounder & 

COO, Mediknit.org says, “Data collection 

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE 

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HOSPITAL SYSTEMS 

has improved to a large extent across 

all healthcare organisations, which 

will help shape up newer innovations. 

Technologies like Internet of Things 

working on preventive, palliative and 

assistive care and Artificial Intelligence 

working helping improved learning 

and diagnostic skills of doctors are 

trending.” Prashant Sharma, Managing 

Director, Charnock Hospital avers, “With 

the rise of the Internet of (Medical) 

Things (IoMT), mobile and wearable 

devices can be used to identify the 

risk factors and provide preventative 

treatment to patients. Healthcare 

providers are implementing IoTbased 

asset tracking and inventory 

management systems in hospitals. 

This is expected to improve patient’s 

safety, staff satisfaction and operational 

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efficiency.” 

Non Communicable Diseases 

(NCDs) are rising at a tremendous rate 

in India, now accounting for 53 per cent 

of the disease burden and 60 per cent 

of all deaths in India. “A smartphone 

based diagnostic platform is even more 

useful in rural areas as there are no labs 

or facilities to take tests. Right now, 

when samples are sent to larger cities, 

reports come only two-three days later 

and important time is lost to treat the 

patient,” says Aayush Rai, Co-Founder, 

Inito. 

In accordance with the WHO 

initiative of Universal Health Coverage, 

governments are implementing 

efficiency-based reimbursement 

models to reduce financial burden 

associated with healthcare services 

without compromising quality of care. 

Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative 

Medicine Researcher, says, “We are 

seeing digitization of medicine with 

advances in areas such as molecular 

medicine, genetics, robotics, 

telemedicine, etc. and biological 

modalities (regenerative medicine, cell 

based therapy etc.) are finding their 

way into mainstream therapeutics.” 

Accessibility of health care, through 

an integration of above mentioned 

advances and technologies, to 

individuals from all strata of the society 

(rural and urban) is the main goal. 

Pritika Singh, CEO and Director 

Strategy and Planning, Prayag Hospital 

explains, “An important trend that 

has caught on are superior insurance 

market stability and the launch of 

many educational programmes with 

materials tailored to patients’ needs, 

which now ensure new initiatives 

to increase world-class facilities for 

patients.” Rekha Dubey, CEO, Aditya 

Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune, adds, 

GOVERNMENTS ARE 

NOW IMPLEMENTING 

EFFICIENCY-BASED 

REIMBURSEMENT MODELS 

“This year will witness a decrease in 

the cost of treatment. With the new 

FDA regulations and reduction in cost 

of stents and implants, many advance 

medical treatments will become 

cheaper. Hospitals will be offering 

the same treatment at lower costs 

delivering the same value to sustain 

themselves.” 

The buzzword is biosimilars and out 

of $1.2 trillion global pharmaceutical 

sales, 75 per cent of pipeline drugs 

are of biological origin. “To match 

the complexity of human body and 

diseases getting tougher from day to 

day, the only solution is to harness the 

tremendous powerhouse of living cells. 

They are trained and programmed to 

produce the proteins of our interest and 

beat the disease in its own game. Drugs 

for critical cancer, immune-disorders, 

cardiac diseases and genetic disorders 

are being developed as Novel Biological 

Entity (NBE) to tackle these ailments 

decisively, with minimized collateral 

damage,” says Debayan Ghosh, 

President & Founder, Epygen Biotech 

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Group. 

According to the Confederation 

of Indian Industries (CII), medical 

tourism in India is projected to be a 

US$9 billion opportunity by 2020. 

Currently, medical tourism industry 

is pegged at US$3 billion. “Over the 

period of last few years, India has 

emerged as one of the leading nations 

among the popular medical tourism 

destinations. This is primarily because 

of two major reasons – the affordable 

cost of medical treatment and quality 

of medical service and expertise 

available at the top-notch hospitals 

within that price range,” says Tapesh 

Singhal, Director, LDG India. In terms 

of technology, India is one of the most 

advanced nations with all the startof-the-art 

medical equipment. Take 

an example, a cardiovascular surgery 

in the United States costs around Rs. 

80 lakh, whereas in India it is between 

Rs. 4-5 lakh. “With Chennai, Bengaluru 

and Hyderabad leading the medical 

tourism market, south India is becoming 

a hub for medical tourism for patients 

from foreign lands. Kolkata, Mumbai 

and Delhi are also following suit,” 

says Swadeep Srivasatava, Managing 

Partner and Chief Belief Officer of 

IndiaVirtualHospital. According to 

one estimate there are more than two 

lakh patients travelling to India every 

year for medical care. Dr. Shankar 

Narang, Chief Operating Officer, Paras 

Healthcare, says, “Patients come to us 

for bypass surgeries, valve replacement 

surgeries, knee replacements, hip 

replacements, metabolic surgeries and 

others. India is viewed as one of the key 

destinations for medical tourism and 

attracts patients from over 50 countries 

worldwide.” 

The old adage `You are what 

you eat’ could never hold truer than 

today. Lifestyle diseases are becoming 

commonplace but healthy eating habits 

are not as restrictive as many people 

imagine. Mehar Rajput, Nutritionist, 

Fitpass advices, “Get more of whole 

grains – at least half your grains should 

be whole grains such as barley, oats, 

amaranth and quinoa. Limit refined 

grains and added sugar and include 

green, orange, red, yellow and purple 

produce.” 

After an overnight fast of about 

eight hours, the first foods that go 

into your body are major determining 

factors of your health. Later, salads, 

high in fiber, will quench your hunger 

and keep problems like acidity 

away. With zero calories and high 

nutrient value, they will help you lose 

excess weight too. Nutritionist Nikhil 

Chaudhary adds, “According to research 

seeds and nuts which provide healthy 

fats, are the only foods which have 

clearly shown to increase in lifespan. 

Make seeds like chia, flax, walnuts, 

almonds, sunflower, pumpkin, coconut 

and sesame all a part of your daily diet.” 

Most of the health problems like 

High Cholesterol, type 2 Diabetes 

and Fatty Liver can be resolved by 

proper diet and lifestyle changes. The 

important thing is to understand that 

nutrition is not rocket science but is to 

get to the basics and roots of simple 

cooking. “Eat every two hours and 

even if you cannot eat ever so often 

then consume healthy drinks. It helps 

sustain energy through the day. Do 

not skip meals as this would lead to 

muscle breakdown and loss and hence 

compromise immunity. Eat lean protein 

thrice a day as it helps to maintain 

body tone. Consume three litres of 

water daily. Exercise regularly with a 

balance of weight training and cardio. 

Eat fruits in the first half of the day and 

always carry nuts like almonds plus 

walnuts and unsalted peanuts,” advices 

nutritionist Karishma Chawla of 

Eat Rite 24x7. 

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SPOTLIGHT MYSORE 

A POTPOURRI OF EXPERIENCES 

A VISIT TO MYSORE WILL 

NOT JUST GET YOU UP CLOSE 

WITH ITS ROYAL HISTORY BUT 

ALSO DELIGHT YOU WITH 

ITS MÉLANGE OF CULTURE, 

FOOD, ART AND MORE. 


Located a mere 130 km from 

Bengaluru, reaching Mysore 

involves a little less than 

three hours drive on a wellmaintained 

highway dotted 

with a plethora of restaurants and 

sights that make for a pleasant drive. 

Having being ruled by the Wodeyar 

dynasty for over 500 years, Mysore is a 

city with a royal history. At the heart of 

the city is the beautiful Mysore Palace 

or the Amba Vilas Palace that is easily 

the most visited place here. Incidentally, 

the Mysore Palace has as many footfalls 

if not more than the Taj Mahal every 

year which is a small testament of its 

immense popularity. 

The palace itself is a majestic 

structure built in Indo-Saracenic 

architectural style and was designed 

by Henry Irwin, a well-known English 

architect. The construction of the 

palace was started in 1897 and it took 

15 years to build this three-storied 

Panoramic view of Mysore city from Chamundi Hills 

structure. Many parts of the palace 

are open to public and you can walk 

through history when you are here. This 

palace has several exhibits including 

the famous golden statue of Chamundi 

that is paraded on an elephant as part 

of the annual Dasara celebrations. 

Photography however is not permitted 

inside the palace. 

While you are here however make 

sure that you look around – especially 

the ceilings, floor and walls that have 

intricate art work in deep colours that 

is sure to take your breath away. The 

Durbar Hall with its beautifully sculpted 

pillars and the Kalyana Mantapa with 

a dome-shaped ceiling, stained glass 

work and patterned flooring are a 

must-see while you are here. The palace 

is lit during public holidays as well as 

during the Dasara period and makes for 

a stunning visual sight at that time. 

The other place that must be on 

your itinerary is the Jaganmohan Palace 

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Mysore Palace 

Mysore Pak 

THIS 

AND THAT 

Mysore is well known for 

many things and interestingly 

all of them are prefixed with the 

name of the city. So whether it 

is Mysore Pak, Mysore Bonda, 

Mysore Masala Dosa or the 

Mysore Peta – this is where they 

all originated 

A good way to see the city is to 

enroll for a walking tour. There 

are a variety of tours on offer 

including heritage walks, food 

walks, artisan walks, colonial 

walks and old city walks 

Located in the vicinity of 

Mysore is the heritage town of 

Srirangapatna that has Tipu 

Sultan’s palace, Ranganatha 

Swamy temple and also the 

famed Rangantittu Bird 

Sanctuary 

Cycling tours are also 

available and can be organized 

with prior appointment 

that dates back to 1861. It has now 

been converted into an art gallery and 

houses one of the largest collections 

in South India. The erstwhile residence 

of the rulers, this beautiful palace 

houses some of the best collections 

of renowned artist Raja Ravi Verma. 

Interestingly some of the palaces have 

been converted into hotels including 

the Lalith Mahal Palace and the 

Chittaranjan Palace which was originally 

built for Mysore’s princesses. 

There are also several heritage 

buildings in the city like the 

Cheluvamba Vilas Palace, Jayalakshmi 

Vilas Palace, Crawford Hall (now a part 

of Mysore University), Oriental Research 

Institute Mysore, Marimallappa’s 

High School, Hardwick High School, 

Mysore Medical College, Town Hall 

and Krishnarajendra Hospital, among 

many others, that date back to many 

decades. In fact walking around the city 

is the best way to see the architecture 

of the bygone days. 

When you are in Mysore a visit to 

the Chamundi Hills is a must. The drive 

up to the hill is scenic and through a 

reserve forest that is also home to a 

family of leopards. The temple itself 

is the presiding deity of Mysore and 

is dedicated to Chamundi or Goddess 

Durga and dates back over 1000 years. 

The temple is almost always crowded 

which means you must be prepared 

Philomena Cahtedral 

for long queues before catching a 

glimpse of the beautiful statue inside. 

Being located on a hill, this place is 

surrounded by lush green landscapes 

and also gives you a ringside view of 

the city of Mysore. A larger than life 

statue of Mahishasura, the demon who 

Chamundi killed after a nine day fight – 

coinciding with the modern day Dasara 

festivities - is seen outside the temple 

here. 

For more spiritual fill, head to the 

beautiful grey-toned Saint Philomena 

Cathedral built in Neo-Gothic style 

whose twin spires are 175 feet tall 

and can be seen from a distance. The 

large hall inside has a capacity of 800 

people and the interiors have beautiful 

stained glass windows that reflect many 

important scenes from the life and 

times of Jesus Christ. 

The Brindavan Gardens, spread over 

60 acres and located about 24 km away 

from the city is a must-visit for its well 

laid out terrace gardens and symmetric 

design. It adjoins the famed Krishnaraja 

Sagar dam site which is a primary water 

source to the city. A popular shooting 

venue for many Bollywood productions 

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Bengal Tiger at Mysore Zoo 

Devaraja Market 

Brindhavan Gardens 

in the past, there are many colourful 

species of flowers in the garden. 

A key feature is the large number 

of fountains inside the garden. An 

important highlight is the musical show 

that is held after sunset during which 

the movement of the water from the 

fountains is synchronized with music. 

A huge draw, the show draws large 

crowds at all times especially during 

weekends and holidays. 

Another must-visit is the 

Mysore Zoo officially called the Sri 

Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. 

Spread over 157 acres, it is one of the 

oldest zoos in the country and dates 

back to 1892. Apart from being home 

to a large number of animals, reptiles, 

birds and mammals, the zoo has many 

activities that involves citizens as well 

which gives it an edge. You can also 

adopt an animal here and be entitled 

to free complimentary passes for 

entry into the zoo. A small store is also 

available in-house where you can pick 

up interesting souvenirs for friends 

and family. Electrical buggy cars are 

also available at the zoo - an easy 

way to get around the premises. Also 

managed by the zoo is the Karanji Lake, 

a paradise for bird lovers set amidst 

a beautiful landscape. If you are here 

in the morning you can spot several 

species of birds including varieties of 

pelicans, sunbirds, bulbuls, cormorants 

and more. Incidentally the country’s 

biggest aviary is also here and there 

is also a bird watch tower, nursery 

and medicinal plants garden in the 

premises. 

Mysore is known as the home of 

Ashtanga Yoga and is home to several 

yoga retreats and wellness places as 

well. In fact you can sign up for yoga 

courses and spa getaways as well when 

you are here. This apart, do make time 

to visit the Devaraja Market housed in 

a heritage building that is home to the 

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Austin Railway Car, Railway Museum 

flower market. This is where you can 

see a variety of flowers being sold – 

loose, in the form of garlands and also 

strung in a variety of ways. The vendors 

here are quite friendly and will happily 

pose for pictures as well. The market 

also has a section for vegetables, 

coconuts, banana leaves, fruits and 

small knick-knacks. Walking through 

the crowded alleys is an experience in 

itself and must not be missed. 

Mysore is also home to soapstone 

carvers and there are a few fifth 

generation artisans who continue 

with this craft and create beautiful 

sculptures. Likewise, the inlay rose 

wood art is unique to this place and 

the art work created has pieces of 

ivory and bone and is manifested in 

artefacts and furniture. Being known 

for sandal oil and allied products a 

visit to the Government Sandal Oil 

factory established in 1917 will give 

you an insight into the processing of 

sandalwood when the factory was 

operational. Currently you can walk 

through the various sections of the 

factory that show the various stages of 

processing the wood to the oil including 

boiling, distillation and condensation. 

You can also buy products from the 

Mysore Sandal Factory including soaps, 

incense sticks, perfumes and cosmetics. 

Another place that must be on your 

itinerary in Mysore is the Government 

Silk Weaving Factory known for its 

popular Mysore silk sarees. What makes 

these sarees different is the use of 

pure silver strands in the zari that also 

adds to its cost and gives it a unique 

touch. The factory showcases the entire 

process from silk worm cocoons to 

the final product. In fact if you want to 

learn more about how silk is made, a 

visit to the Silk Worm Seed production 

centre close by is recommended. This is 

where you can get an education on the 

entire life cycle of the silk worm. 

While in Mysore a visit to the 

delightful Railway Museum is a 

must. Started in 1979 by the Indian 

Railways, the museum has several 

vintage locomotives on display. This 

is where you will see, among other 

unique displays, an Austin Railway Car, 

built from a 1925 Austin model that 

is still in working condition and two 

royal coaches of the Wodeyar kings. 

A special attraction is the Maharani’s 

Saloon carriage that was used by 

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The Chittaranjan Palace 

the Queen of Mysore that has been 

preserved. This has a dining car unit, 

a kitchen and a royal toilet and dates 

back to 1899. The museum houses a 

collection of rare photographs, a hand 

operated steam water pump, signal 

signs, clocks, hand operated crane, 

railway lights, tickets and ticketing 

machines. A mini toy train also plys 

here that is popular with kids and 

adults alike. And if you have grown up 

reading R.K. Narayan, you must visit 

his house that has now been converted 

into a museum. As you walk through 

the house, you are enlightened about 

the achievements of the literary genius 

and also the fact that he was such a 

down-to- earth individual. This will 

take you back to Malgudi Days for sure 

and this restored place is a must-see 

whether you are a literary fan or not. 

When in Mysore you must ensure to 

try the local food especially the Mysore 

Masala Dosa. The speciality of this 

dosa is that it is thick and served with 

dollops of butter. It is usually filled with 

a potato, onion mix and a thin paste 

of red chutney. The Mylari Hotel here 

only serves dosas and the filling here 

includes a mélange of vegetables with 

potatoes that make it quite different. 

The other kinds of dosas that you 

must try are the plain dosa, open dosa, 

rava dosa, set dosa and onion dosa. 

This apart, idli, vada, khara baath (a 

semolina upma) and kesari baath (a 

semolina dessert) are must trys for 

breakfast. And one dish that you must 

try is the Mysore Pak - a sweet dish 

made with gram flour, sugar and ghee 

that has many variants now but the 

original still has a nice crunch that will 

leave you asking for more. For lunch 

and dinner, you must try the typical 

vegetarian fare that includes Kosambri 

- a moong dal-based salad, Chitranna, 

a mixed rice, rasam, sambhar, gojju, a 

thick gravy-based dish, Bisibelebath 

(made with dal, rice and vegetables) as 

well as sweets like Chiroti, Holige, Rave 

Unde and Shavige Payasa. 

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WHEN 

SAFETY IS 

THE KEY 

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KNOW 

ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AND THE 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN 

IN CASE OF FIRE IN HIGH RISE 

BUILDINGS. BY RAMAN SAPRU 

FIRE PREPAREDNESS 

and a prevention 

programme are key 

towards saving lives and 

minimising injury and 

damages to property 

Raman Sapru 

in case of a fire. One 

of the key aspects of fire prevention 

and preparedness are regular fire 

inspections which unfortunately take 

a back seat in maximum societies in 

Mumbai. Understanding and keeping 

safety aspect as their first responsibility, 

good builders do not cut corners in 

(FLS) Fire Life Systems design and 

installation. 

Any high-rise residential building 

must incorporate the following key 

points (but not limited to) in systems 

design and that are to be maintained 

as per the frequency and procedures 

outlined in NFPA standards. Let us 

take the examples of two Mumbai high 

rises (each above 50 floors), Omkar 

1973 Worli and Omkar Alta Monte 

Malad, where the following have been 

incorporated: 

The building is fully equipped with 

sprinklers and charged at all times with 

supervisory controls to integrate with 

Building Management Systems to have 

real-time monitoring of system health. 

Pressurised lift lobbies and exit 

staircases. 

Fully functional fire alarm and public 

address system. 

Fire lifts. 

Alternate DG supply for fire lift safety 

systems. 

FRLS wires for house wiring. 

Appropriate fire water reservoirs 

and levels are maintained and there is 

provision for additional water bodies in 

the compound like swimming pools and 

fountains. 

As per world statistics most building 

fires are caused by electrical short 

circuits and overheated undersize neutral 

wires. Proper A short-circuits study 

analysis of an electrical distribution 

system is carried out at regular intervals 

to determine the magnitude of the 

currents that flow during an electrical 

fault. Comparing these calculated values 

against the equipment ratings is the first 

step to ensuring that the power system 

is safely protected and cascade effect is 

not carried into the system causing fires 

due to short circuits. 

Fire loads for finishing material is 

reduced by using more sustainable 

natural native material like stone 

cladding instead of untreated wall 

veneers. 

Properly lit exit signages and escape 

routes with battery backups. 

Directional sounders guiding tenants 

to reach exit staircases in case of smokefilled 

corridors. 

CCTV cameras integrated with 

Incident Commander Screen in the Fire 

Control Room for the Fire Officer to have 

real-time visuals of the affected floors 

before proceeding to the location of the 

incident. 

Carrying out fire inspections is by 

no means a glamorous job, but it is one 

that is essential in fire preparedness 

committee comprising of Facility team 

and appointed Fire Marshalls from 

the tenant community. It is not a task 

that can be carried out alone but one 

that requires participation from the 

community. To keep fire sprinklers 

working properly, it is a must to inspect 

and test the same according to NFPA 

25, NFPA 71 for FAPA, which are the 

well-defined standards available for 

references for the inspection, testing, 

and maintenance of water-based fire 

protection and FAPA systems. 

(The author is President EPC, Omkar 

Realtors, Mumbai) 

SHUTTERSTOCK 

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to Kochi that is so renowned for its art 

and cultural heritage, the lobby is done 

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light fixtures, over the top chairs and 

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Some rooms also have outstanding 

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Vembanad Lake. The suites here are 

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square metres and have separate living 

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room and come with a kitchenette or 

terrace. The Grand Club Rooms are two 

or three bedroom villas spread over 214- 

287 square metres and also include perks 

like two way airport transfers and are 

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library cum study room, private plunge 

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good life. 

The restaurants and bars at Grand 

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options to satisfy your gourmet senses. 

The best part is that several eating 

spaces come with a patio and al fresco 

seating so you can enjoy lake views with 

stunning sunsets while you nibble on 

local delicacies. The coffee shop at the 

lobby level is laid out like a lounge and 

has private dining spaces by the 

waterside. The Pool Bar adjacent to the 

swimming pool is the place to chill with 

a signature cocktail. The Colony 

Clubhouse & Grill is a rooftop bar where 

you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the 

backwaters and Kochi’s skyline. 

To sample some authentic Kerala 

fare head to Malabar Café, a relaxed 

restaurant that redefines the region’s 

age-old, treasured recipes. Do try the 

wheat pancake filled with minced 

chicken called Kozhi Pathiri and the 

Local Market Thali which has a 

selection of local food served in steel 

plate and bowls. The Grand Lobby 

Lounge is available for some class of 

rooms and is a plush place to chill. If you 

want to try international flavours check 

out the Thai Soul, a poolside restaurant 

inspired by Bangkok’s street side where 

Chef Suppatra's take on Thai street food 

classics are a must. Do try the Pla rad 

prik, a crispy fish fillet with chilli garlic, 

green peppercorns and Num keang sai 

made with shaved ice, Thai syrup and 

tropical fruit compote. 

Interestingly the hotel is suitable not 

just for business travelers (well it also 

has three helipads) but also families. 

Health watchers can head to the 

advanced Fitness Centre that is open 24 

hours and is equipped with state-of-theart 

latest cardio and strength-training 

equipment and personal trainers who 

are always ready to help. Else head out 

for a morning yoga session at the 

waterside lawns, enjoy a game of lawn 

tennis, take a dip in the expansive pool 

or around the landscaped gardens. 

There is also a separate pool for children 

and an indoor pool at the mezzanine 

level. To relax and rejuvenate head to 

Šãntata (meaning inner peace, harmony 

and tranquility in Sanskrit) the in-house 

spa that has both Western and 

Ayurvedic therapies. Do try the 

signature treatments that have been 

developed in-house. Being in spice 

country, the Spice Symphony uses a 

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curated blend of oil prepared in-house 

combining many Indian spices. 

The Arabian Sea Salt Ritual, 

Absolute Aroma Therapy and Harmony 

are other therapeutic treatments that 

are unique to this spa. The Island 

Gardens that envelope the resort will 

thrill the nature lover in you. Kids can 

pick fruits at the mango orchard in the 

season or chase butterflies in the garden 

that has cabanas to relax. 

Or simply head to the reading garden 

with a book or learn more about the 

spices in the spice garden. A Waterside 

Amphitheater on the lawns is the place 

where dance, theatre, Carnatic music 

recitals and traditional Kalarippayattu 

and Kathakali arts are performed. 

Children also have designated play areas 

complete with interactive indoor and 

outdoor activities with a sandpit, 

multipurpose sports court and activity 

room on site. With over 3,000 square 

metres of space including a 

grand ballroom and 

meeting rooms, the hotel is 

ideal for both weddings and 

meetings. The Lulu 

Bolgatty International 

Convention Centre is 

adjacent and has over 6,500 

square metres of indoor 

and 4,000 square metres of 

outdoor spaces. 

And since you are in the 

culturally rich city of Kochi do make 

time to soak in some local experiences 

that are curated by the hotel and are 

available at an additional cost. A visit to 

Fort Kochi that still has a Dutch 

hangover is the place to head for cafés, 

museums, old churches and colonial 

houses. Take a tuk-tuk tour with a local 

expert while you stop at major 

sightseeing places or visit the Elephant 

Training Center Visit and go for a spice 

walk with a naturalist. My personal 

favourite however was a visit to the 

fishing village of Kumbalangi where you 

can see the Chinese fishing nets on the 

shores and also tour the village to come 

up close with what village life is all 

about. The hotel also organizes an 

ancient spice market guided visit with 

the Chef that will give you some great 

insights into Malabar cuisine and its 

aromatic ingredients. 

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ARTS 

THROUGH THE LENS, ALLURINGLY 

THE KASHMIR PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INSPIRES MEMBERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE PROVIDING THEM A 

PLATFORM TO GET GLOBAL RECOGNITION 

 

SALFI FAROOQ 

Currently pursuing Masters in Computer 

Science. Seen here: a stone craving shop 

in Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, in winter and 

the small family running it, bearing the 

winter chills 

AB’UL HASAN YAMIN UD-DIN 

KHUSRAU, better known as Amir 

Khusrow, the renowned Sufi musician, 

poet and scholar, once said about 

Kashmir: “Agar firdaus bar roo-e 

zameen ast, hameen ast-o, hameen ast-o, 

hameen ast” (English translation: If 

there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is 

this, it is this). Taking forward the 

essence of the Persian couplet are 200 

photographers of the Kashmir 

Photography Club (KPC), 60 of them 

women, who even as they showcase their 

talent through the collective, present to 

the world their state in its raw, ethereal 

beauty. 

The KPC has a long and interesting 

back story. It was founded in a small way 

by photography enthusiast Zuhaib 

Qureshi as a group for local 

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SAIR MIR (TOP) 

Doctor turned entrepreneur. Whenever 

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One of the youngest members of the 

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PHOTOGRAPHY 

ARTS 

photographers to 

come together and 

display their work 

on Orkut, a social 

networking site 

started in January 

2004 by Orkut 

Buyukkokten, a 

Turkish engineer 

at Google. KPC 

migrated to 

Facebook in 2005. 

Little did Qureshi 

know his club 

would soon grow 

beyond all expectations. 

Three years later, Sair Mir joined 

KPC as an admin. The valley saw a boom 

in photography hobbyists post 2010 and 

each day around 30 images were being 

shared by the members. Membership to 

KPC was growing at a furious need and 

there was an urgent need to maintain the 

quality of the submissions. Three more 

admins were therefore inducted to help 

oversee the group’s activities - Sahran 

Malik, Sajad Rafeeq and Basit Alvi. 

The five now constitute the core 

team that meets every day to discuss 

`What’s next for KPC.’ The club now has 

more than one lakh followers across 

various social media. KPC, now a 

registered company, provides a robust 

platform for budding photographers to 

showcase their talent. The aim of KPC is 

to promote, empower, and facilitate 

budding photographers, while enriching 

them technically. The members 

comprise photographers of various skill 

levels, constituting the right blend of 

youth and experience to promote 

photography in Kashmir. 

Facebook is the main channel for 

interactions in KPC. Members post their 

images in the group from where selected 

images are showcased throughout social 

media platforms. The group’s activities 

range from mentoring to photowalks and 

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benefit of members; the latest was held in 

Delhi last month. The weekly contest 

“Theme of the Week” is a popular one 

and keeps the community engaged in 

various genres of photography. Apart 

from these initiatives, the club is also 

setting up relationships with various 

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Says core team member Sajad Rafeeq 

(a frequent Spice Route contributor), 

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means to promote photography. On the 

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forums, compiling and disseminating 

information relating to photography, and 

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members.” The ultimate vision is to 

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members to reach their potential and 

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they get global recognition. 

There are big dreams, goals and 

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a will to achieve them all. 

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BABER JEELANI 

Currently pursuing 

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here: Paddy fields 

in Khore Sherabad, 

Pattan, Baramulla 

 

MOHAMMAD AEHSAN 

Runs an IT firm. Started photography in 2012. This sunset at Wular lake, Bandipora was captured in 2014, with a Nikon D5000 

at 2.5 sec, F22, ISO 100 

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A self-described 

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location : Budgam, 

outskirts of Srinagar 

 

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An abandoned house at Dailgam in Anantnag 

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SANIA ALTAF 

Currently pursuing a 

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an iPhone. Started 

photography seven 

years ago. This 

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Golf Course 

 

SAJAD ARIF 

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opportunities for jobs but also in preparing entrepreneurs 

who provide jobs to others. In order to work in this direction, 

there is an in-house entrepreneurship cell as well, TBI- 

KIET. This “Technology Business Incubator” has been set up 

in association with the Department of Science & Technology, 

Govt. of India, to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in 

the institute and in the adjoining areas. We have created and 

facilitated numerous centres of excellence for application 

developments for IOS and networking expertise of students. 

More details available at www.kiet.edu 

(The author is Director, KIET) 

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DESTINATION WEDDING FOR MY DAUGHTER 

BY SHYAMALI BASU (THE AUTHOR IS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & HEAD - PRODUCTS & MARKETING, 

HDFC ASSET MANAGEMENT CO. LTD.) 

TODAY’S 

GENERATION GO 

TO GREAT LENGTHS 

to achieve their 

aspirations. Be it 

travelling to exotic 

locations, buying 

an SUV, owning 

the latest premium 

mobile phone, etc. 

A relatively new entrant to that list is 

destination wedding, which comes with 

one critical difference. There is only one 

opportunity to meet this aspiration, at 

least one hopes so, and when the time 

comes, mostly there is no scope for 

postponing. This aspect of criticality 

requires one to be financially prepared in 

order to avoid disappointments. 

Wedding, in the Indian context, 

is anyways an elaborate and more 

importantly, an expensive affair, 

irrespective of whether it is a destination 

wedding or otherwise. Many people 

in India start saving in gold for their 

daughters' weddings. On every occasion 

they accumulate more of the metal in 

the form of either ornaments or coins. 

This is done with a view of accumulating 

her “Stree Dhan” over time so that the 

parents don’t feel the pinch at the time of 

the wedding. Gold is also favoured as it is 

considered to be a safe investment option 

which would never fail to deliver if things 

go wrong. 

While this is a prudent habit, I have 

two points to make. The first is that 

there are better ways to invest in gold 

than physical gold purchase, in the form 

of ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) or 

Government of India’s Sovereign Gold 

Bonds. There are no charges as paid by 

investors at the time of buying or selling, 

like in the case of physical gold. The 

Government Gold Bond Scheme even pays 

interest of 2.5% (payable semi-annually 

on nominal value). There is no risk of theft 

like in the case of physical gold. 

The second point that I would want 

you to consider is to think of equity as 

a tool for wealth creation. The idea for 

saving for a wedding is to use the corpus to 

give your daughter a meaningful kitty and 

spend wisely and to your heart’s content 

for her wedding. Equity has historically 

created wealth for people who believed in 

the asset class. 

If we just evaluate the S&P BSE 

SENSEX - the index was conceived in 

1979 and had a value of 32969 as on March 

31, 2018. This simply means that had we 

invested in the index (passively managed) 

a sum of Rs 100 it would be Rs. 32,969 on 

March 31, 2018. The investment would 

have grown at the rate of 16% CAGR. At 

times when we talk to our investors by 

how much the money has multiplied – 

they take time to spell out a number that 

their capital would have multiplied 330 

times. And this is when we are talking of 

a passive investment in equities. Actively 

managed equity mutual funds have 

delivered higher returns over long time 

periods. Finally, I would like to highlight 

a behavioural aspect. When it comes to 

gold, we don’t track daily movements. We 

never panic and sell if the prices crash. On 

the contrary, we buy more. This attitude 

is optimum to have if you are an equity 

investor. 

If you have set aside the investment 

for your daughter’s wedding, it is a 

long term goal. Do let your investment 

compound over time and not react 

impulsively. The best way to accumulate 

wealth in equity for your daughter is to 

start a SIP when she is born and then on 

every occasion (her birthday or festivals) 

top it up with some more investment. 

Time will fly and you will not even 

realise when your daughter gets to the 

marriageable age. A wedding typically sets 

you back by a large part of your savings. 

Building a corpus dedicated for the 

purpose would remove worries at a later 

date. A larger corpus would allow you to 

go for a destination wedding, which would 

be the icing on the cake. 

DISCLAIMER 

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not of HDFC AMC and should not be regarded as investment advice. Investors should obtain their own 

independent advice before taking a decision to invest in any securities 

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

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ULTRATECH CEMENT which recently 

became the world’s third largest cement 

manufacturing company, has introduced a 

ready-to-use and mix-in-the-bag concrete 

called UMix. It 

has become the 

first company 

to launch a 

do-it-yourself 

concrete 

product in 

India. UMix 

is a ready-intwo-minutes 

concrete that 

will help 

people do 

minor repairs 

quickly without 

creating a 

WITH OVER 80 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 

in perfecting and polishing the art of 

gold crafting, the gem of the South, 

Karpagam, has found its way to 

Maximum City Mumbai. Known for 

their unique craftsmanship and patented 

jewellery lines, Karpagam aims to bring 

a touch of traditional elegance and 

contemporary design to every jewel box. 

Since the inception of their first store 

in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Karpagam 

has grown from strength to strength. 

From creating a one-of-its-kind patented 

jewellery line Terra Aurum with gold 

and terracotta in 2004 to opening their 

flagship store in 2006, Karpagam has 

focused its efforts towards consistently 

delivering unique designs that display 

inspired craftsmanship. Bringing alive 

the cultural heritage of South India, 

Karpagam’s award-winning design team 

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ULTRATECH CEMENT INTRODUCES 2-MINUTES CONCRETE IN INDIA 

mess in their house. This unique product 

comes in an innovative and attractive 

20 kg bag that makes the entire project 

very convenient for people at large. It will 

also help ease the work of masons and 

contractors to do major repairs in houses 

and societies without creating any mess of 

mixing cement and aggregates at the site. 

In the construction market, currently no 

other company has invested much in the 

repair segment. The focus of constructionrelated 

companies and manufacturing 

industries has only been on the new 

building markets. Repair segment 

products have been minimum. Mr Sanjay 

Mathur, CEO, RMC & Key Accounts 

of UltraTech Cement said UMix is an 

easy-to-use, factory-packed premixed 

concrete solution, for doing repairs and 

minor constructions. UMix is available 

crafts each piece with intricate details and 

unwavering focus to produce stunning 

jewellery. Along with traditional motifs, 

the brand also crafts contemporary 

designs in gold, suited to different 

tastes and budgets. Each made-to-order 

handcrafted piece has the flexibility of 

colour and purity depending on individual 

preferences. One can choose from gold, 

in a unique and innovative pack of 20 kg, 

where concrete can be prepared by adding 

two litres of water in the bag. It’s a two 

minute solution.... Add, mix and pour. 

There are many advantages of the 

product. There is zero wastage. As the 

concrete can be mixed in the bag, it 

becomes quite easy and convenient to mix 

for final usage. This product is ideal for 

minor concrete repairs such as: 

• Home renovation work (Viz: Kitchen, 

bathroom repair) 

• Society / building compound repairs 

• Society / Bungalow driveway, walkway 

patch work 

• Lamp post / Gate post foundation work 

• Road and bridge repair 

• Minor structural repairs 

UltraTech UMix is available only in 

Bengaluru 

KARPAGAM JEWELLERS BRINGS ITS ART AND CRAFT TO MUMBAI 

diamonds, solitaires and gemstones to 

create a perfectly suited masterpiece. 

Every Karpagam piece is made with 

the intent of lasting generations, given its 

unique beauty and exceptional quality. 

With a focus on Meenakari, Kundan and 

Temple jewellery and over 2,500 unique 

designs to choose from in the categories of 

bangles, earrings, jumkas and pendants, 

Karpagam ensures that each individual 

customer finds a piece to their liking. 

Trendsetters in terms of design and 

functionality take top priority in the 

Karpagam store, making the jewellery 

shopping experience seamless. When you 

buy from Karpagam, it’s not just another 

piece of jewellery, but an amalgamation 

of creativity and skill by talented 

craftsmanship, a mark of stringent quality 

and a piece of cultural heritage that will 

shine on for generations to come. 

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TRAVEL 

HEALTH 

FLY HEALTHY, FLY HAPPY 

MAKE THE RIGHT FOOD AND DRINK CHOICES WHEN 

PLANNING A JOURNEY BY AIR. BY AARTI KAPUR 

The only thing separating 

many travellers from 

their energy-sapping 

work environment and 

that longed-for annual 

restorative vacation is the travel. But 

they need to prepare well for the air 

travel involved. “The pressure in an 

airplane cabin at cruising altitude may 

make passengers feel like they are at 

about 8,000 feet, as though they were 

high up in the mountains. And that can 

be challenging for some people,” says 

Avni Kaul, nutritionist and wellness 

coach, founder of Nutri Activania, 

certified diabetes educator from Project 

Hope and International Diabetes 

Federation. 

Here are five tips that offer several 

ways to can stay healthy at 35,000 feet. 

1. HOW TO AVOID MUSCLE CRAMPS 

Air travel of eight hours or more can 

cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or 

blood clots in some people. This risk 

increases for people who have other risk 

factors, such as obesity, cancer, varicose 

veins, have undergone hormone 

replacement therapies and have recently 

had surgery. Even being over age 40 puts 

you at a higher risk. The reason for this 

increased risk is that the longer you are 

immobile, the more likely blood clots can 

form in the deep veins of your legs, 

causing swelling and pain. There are 

several ways to combat these risks: 

‣ Extend your legs and flex your ankles 

when possible. 

‣ Get up to stretch your legs at least 

every hour. 

‣ Hold your knees to your chest for 10 

intervals of 15 seconds each. 

‣ Wear compression stockings. 

“There have been several studies 

that identify a risk of venous thrombosis 

occurring in flights over eight hours that 

range from 0–10 percent, with the 

higher rates occurring among people 

with risk factors such as a history of 

prior blood clots, active cancer and 

varicose veins,” says Dr Anurag Sharma, 

an interventional cardiologist, adding, 

“Some studies have demonstrated that 

knee-high, graded elastic compression 

stockings are effective in these higher 

risk patients for preventing venous blood 

clots during air travel.” 

“However, the use of aspirin for 

preventing venous blood clots in patients 

participating in air travel is not backed 

by any proven data points; in fact, aspirin 

can be associated with significant 

adverse side effects involving the 

gastrointestinal tract,” advises 

Dr Dheeraj Syal, a general health 

practitioner. 

The best remedy on an airplane for 

leg cramps and restless legs syndrome is 

activity. Request an aisle seat so that you 

can stretch your legs into the aisle when 

possible, but also so that you can get up 

at least every hour. Try massaging your 

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HEALTH 

calf muscles and stretching at the back of 

the plane. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as 

they can increase dehydration and 

cramping. You may want to carry a 

plastic bag to make an icepack that you 

can use on affected areas. 

2. STAY HYDRATED 

Our body is made up of approximately 

60-70 per cent water and we need to 

replenish this on a regular basis to stay 

healthy. We lose our body water 

routinely and therefore need to drink at 

least seven-eight glasses of water every 

day. This requirement for water 

increases when we travel, especially 

when we travel by air. Air travellers 

experience physiological changes due to 

increase in altitude, cabin pressure and 

low humidity. The symptoms of 

dehydration are many like dry mouth, 

headache, thirst, constipation and 

feeling light-headed. It may also result in 

an increased heartbeat, confusion, 

dry skin low blood pressure and fever. 

However, adequate water intake may 

prevent all of the above. Make a habit 

of drinking as much water as you 

possibly can at all times. Carry a 

water bottle with you wherever you 

go and refill it when it is empty to 

avoid running out of water. Clean 

drinking water is not available at all 

places so buy bottled water whenever 

in doubt. 

Coconut water, fruits, juices and 

smoothies are other more tempting 

options to keep you hydrated while 

travelling. They are healthy and bring 

about change in taste. Dehydration is 

known to cause headaches and can 

actually prolong migraines. 

Additionally, when your body is not 

sufficiently hydrated, your nose will 

begin to run to compensate. So have 

plenty of water to compensate. Not 

having enough water is not the only 

reason you may feel dehydrated. 

ODing on caffeine may also be a reason. 

But the benefits of sipping water are 

aplenty. 

“Try to restrict your caffeine intake 

as it dehydrates you. Keep the intake as 

minimal as possible. Better to have 

water throughout the flight. You will 

feel much better and you won’t even 

have cramps. The puffiness around the 

eyes and bloating will be taken care off 

as one tends to feel heavy after a flight 

due to the air pressure,” says Avni Kaul. 

Go easy on your alcohol intake, however, 

when you are travelling by air as it adds 

to dehydration. 

3. EAT HEALTHY 

While travelling, one tends to choose 

junk food most of the time because that 

is what is so usually temptingly 

available. However, choosing wisely 

energizes the traveller leading to a 

positive state of mind. Keeping oneself 

Avni Kaul 

hydrated with plenty of water and eating 

healthy food at regular intervals makes 

one enjoy the leisure time more. It is 

therefore very important to eat right 

while travelling. According to Avni Kaul, 

“Carry or buy roasted chana, roasted 

makhana, almonds, walnuts, etc to snack 

on during your flight. Avoid anything 

fried like samosa, bread pakoda and 

medu vada during the flight. Instead 

order for Veg Upma, Veg Poha, Paneer 

Grilled Sandwich, Idli, etc. An even 

better option would be to pack some 

fruits in the flight. Any seasonal fruit is a 

good snack option.” 

Eat at regular intervals and keep 

your portions small so that you feel 

energized and not sluggish or sleepy so 

that you may enjoy the journey. Eating 

plenty of protein is a good idea because it 

keeps one alert and stabilizes the blood 

sugar. 

4. BYE BYE EARACHES 

Changing cabin pressure alters 

vibrations in the eardrum, which 

causes pain. Deep breaths, 

chewing gum or sucking on candy 

can alleviate some of the pressure. 

You also can try the Valsalva 

Manoeuvre: Close your mouth and 

pinch your nostrils together, then 

blow gently. Repeat as needed, 

especially during landing, to 

equalize the pressure in your ears. 

5. GO AWAY GERMS! 

Use antibacterial wipes to 

disinfect your seating area and get 

your seasonal flu shot seven to 10 

days before travelling to boost 

your body’s immunity. 

Enjoy your travels without 

stressing too much but remember 

to make healthy choices whenever 

and wherever possible to 

maximize your energy level 

and pleasure. 

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MONTAGE 

BHARATHI CEMENT ON A GROWTH TRAJECTORY 

BHARATHI CEMENT is part of Vicat 

Group of France. The capacity of 

of the Kadapa cement plant is 5 

million tonnes in Andhra Pradesh 

and 2.75 million tonnes in Kalburgi 

district of Karnataka. Vicat Group 

has a total capacity of 7.75 million 

tonnes in India. This makes it one 

of the leading players in the Indian 

cement industry. A global cement 

player with an expertise of 200 years, 

the Vicat Group operates in areas 

of Cement, Concrete Products and 

Aggregates. The company was started 

by Joseph Vicat, son of Louis Vicat, 

an engineer who invented artificial 

cement in 1817. Bharathi Cement 

produces OPC53, OPC43, PPC and PSC. 

The premium cement is of superior 

quality, the services are of world 

class, and the packing is tamper proof. 

It was the first cement company in 

combined Andhra Pradesh to install 

an ultramodern cement plant with 

quality being controlled by a Robolab 

to ensure consistency in every bag 

of cement. The commissioning of 

Kalburgi Cement in October 2012 with 

a capacity of 2.75 million tonnes per 

annum was a milestone in the history 

of Bharathi. Bharathi Cement is being 

sold in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, 

Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Goa, 

Pondicherry, Andaman Nicobar 

Islands and Maharashtra. It has a 

strong network of 3,000 dealers and 

10,000 sub-dealers which ensures 

availability of the product at all 

places. Bharathi Cement is also being 

exported to Sri Lanka. The company 

has deployed 47 mobile vans and 15 

two wheeler mobile labs in all southern 

states and Maharashtra. These mobile 

vans are manned by highly qualified 

technical officers who train masons, 

construction supervisors and customers 

about good construction practices. 

These mobile vans are continuously on 

the road for site visits and to advocate 

free construction tips to end customers 

round the clock. 

NIET, GR. NOIDA RANKED NO. 1 IN UP FOR PLACEMENTS 

THE 2017/2018 BATCH from Noida 

Institute of Engineering & Technology 

(NIET) Greater Noida saw some big 

names such as TCS, Capgemini, IBM, 

Nestle, Hyundai, Accenture, HCL 

and Amazon visiting the campus for 

conducting their placements. A record 

number of more than 1450 students were 

selected during the placement season 

in which more than 129 multinational 

companies participated. Harsh Sahu, 

a student of B.Pharm, stood as the 

shining star for the institute to grab 

the highest package of `1.75 crore from 

Seha Emirates Hospital, Abu Dhabi. The 

institute is expecting to reach a record 

breaking placement figure of 90 per cent 

before the placement season ends. 

NIET has also emerged as a pioneer in 

establishing rich industry-academia 

interface so as to impart value 

addition in professional education. 

A multinational company, PTC, 

jointly with NIET, has invested Rs. 

30 crore to establish the PTC Centre 

for Excellence at the NIET campus. 

The Pega Systems tie-up aims to 

train students over Pega’s adaptive, 

cloud-architected software which 

is built on its unified Pega platform. 

NIET has tied up with Dell EMC for 

Data Science and Big Data Analytics 

Course. To facilitate education and 

outreach the study of engineering 

within a broader technological and 

interdisciplinary context, NIET has 

established 20 Innovation Labs. These 

labs are dedicated to the technical 

advancements of knowledge in order 

to prepare students based on latest 

industry requirements. These include: 

Internet of Things using Raspberry Pi 

(in association with IBM Watson) 

Mobile Application Development (in 

association with Apple) 

Cloud Computing (in association with 

Amazon Web Services) 

Big Data Systems (in association with 

Dell EMC) 

Embedded Systems & VLSI Design 

Product Design and 3D Printing (in 

association with PTC University) 

Clinical Research & Bio-informatics 

Robotics Lab (in association with 

Indo-Euro Sync, Aachen, Germany) 

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Mr Ashutosh Dayal Sharma 

VGCF’S BIG IMPACT 

VINOD GUPTA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, 

in short VGCF, is an amalgam of devoted 

hands and strong minds for providing 

outstanding quality education to the next 

generation. The overarching aim of the 

foundation is to empower women and girls 

of marginalised groups through sustainable 

initiatives in the field of education, which 

will enable them to be economically 

and socially secure. The foundation was 

the first in introducing non-technical 

education at IIT, Kharagpur. Vinod Gupta 

School of Management and Rajiv Gandhi 

School of Intellectual Property Law are 

significant projects set up by the foundation 

at IIT, Kharagpur. Besides this, many 

educational institutions were established 

and run through charity activities of the 

foundation. The former President of the 

United States of America, Mr Bill Clinton 

had visited Rampur Maniharan, Uttar 

Pradesh, in 2001 to lay the foundation stone 

of the William Jefferson Clinton Science 

& Technology Centre constructed and run 

by the foundation. Vinod Gupta Charitable 

Foundation has contributed significantly to 

wildlife conservation in India. 

The foundation is actively involved at 

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, 

and has provided funds and material such 

as jeeps, motorcycles, bus, GPRS systems, 

computers, laptops, high resolution 

binoculars, professional cameras, night 

vision devices, LED lights, jackets, shoes, 

etc. to the forest guards, rangers and guides 

working there. The foundation is named 

after its founder Mr Vinod Gupta, an NRI 

and now a well-established entrepreneur in 

the US. He was born in Rampur Maniharan 

and after completing his B.Tech from IIT, 

Kharagpur, left for America to pursue his 

higher education and then permanently 

settled there. The Board of Governors of the 

foundation comprises of eminent people. 

The Chairman, Mr Ashutosh Dayal Sharma, 

is the Chairman of Quest V.C. Pvt Ltd and 

son of former President of India Dr Shanker 

Dayal Sharma. Mr BK Goswami, Member, 

Board of Governors and its first Chairman, 

is a retired IAS officer and former Chief 

Advisor to the governments of Uttar 

Pradesh and J&K. 

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TRAVEL TIPS TO BEAT THE 

MONSOON BLUES 

BY DIVYESH BHANDARI (WWW.IMBROGLIO- 

PRODUCTIONS.ORG) 

MONSOON TRAVEL FOR MANY CAN BE 

QUITE TEDIOUS. Gloomy days, heavy 

rains, flight delays, traffic jams and jet 

lags often make the journey tiring. Here 

are a few tips to help make your journey 

smooth, enjoyable and stress free. 

• Start packing in advance and finish 

your monsoon shopping. Canvas or cloth 

footwear can make travel difficult. Boots, 

sandals, floaters or thick shoes work 

best to commute on rainy roads to avoid 

slipping. 

• Remember to carry waterproof covers 

for your electronics and valuables. 

• Look up the weather at your destination 

and carry umbrellas or raincoats 

accordingly. 

• Ensure you carry medicines, creams and 

repellents to avoid 

mosquito bites. 

• Ask for window 

seats and enjoy 

the breathtaking 

views of monsoon 

from your flight 

window. 

• Carry your 

favourite book or 

Kindle to keep 

yourself occupied 

in case of flight 

delays. Power banks and chargers are also 

quite important to stay connected and 

help you beat the rush at airport charging 

booths. 

• Sometimes moments of silence help 

you gather all you need and prepare you 

better for long journeys. Sit down and plan 

your trip. Often what leads to hasty and 

tiresome travel is the lack of composure 

in our thoughts. Start by preparing a ‘To- 

Do’ list and get things ready accordingly. 

Talk to people who have travelled to 

similar destinations so as to optimize your 

vacation time. 

• Keep back up options ready if you 

plan on going for a family vacation that 

includes outdoor activities. 

• Carry light and synthetic clothes that 

dry up fast and don’t cause dampness 

when packed. 

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CRICKET 

BANKING ON YOUTH AND EXUBERANCE 

IT WILL BE EXCITING TO SEE INDIA AND ENGLAND LOCK HORNS IN WHAT PROMISES TO BE ANOTHER 

FASCINATING CRICKET SERIES.BY MKM FAIYAZ AHMED 

Virat Kohli will be hoping to extend his winning track record 

The much-awaited series 

between India and England 

will commence from July 3, 

2018 with India taking on 

England in a three match T20I and ODI 

series. Four years ago, when India 

toured England, India won the first 

bi-lateral series in England since 1990 

under the leadership of former captain 

MS Dhoni. India prevailed in the five 

match series 3-1 on the back of some 

mixed performances from the batsmen 

and the bowlers. Shikar Dhawan, Suresh 

Raina, Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra 

Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane — all pitched 

in with scores to seize crucial moments 

when the team needed them. 

India’s Captain Courageous Virat 

Kohli will be hoping to extend his 

winning track record against the topranked 

England ODI side as India have 

won four consecutive ODI series against 

England since 2011. Kohli who missed 

out an opportunity to play English 

county for Surrey due to a neck injury 

will be itching to play and score more 

runs as he approaches a milestone of 

10,000 ODI runs. Disappointingly, he 

averages 26.29 in eight games he has 

played against England in England with 

just one half century and a highest score 

of 55 at Riverside Ground in 2011. Kohli is 

currently ranked number one ODI 

batsman and is next followed by 

England’s Joe Root by a huge difference 

in points. It will be interesting to see who 

England Cricket Board will pick against 

India after the conclusion of the series 

against Australia. 

Presently, England is relishing the 

limited overs success as they sit at 

number one rank in One Day 

Internationals. The likes of Jason Roy, 

Johnny Bairstow, Jos Butler, Ben Stokes, 

Eoin Morgan, Alex Hales, Sam Billings 

and Chris Woakes make England a 

dangerous side. Their bowlers might not 

be complementing their power-packed 

batting line up but David Willey, Chris 

Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Liam 

Plunkett and youngster Tom Curran 

nevertheless make England an exciting 

limited overs side. England’s ace 

batsman Joe Root has been in 

exceptional form since the last couple of 

years but has not been able to convert 

them into big scores. 

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The most impressive of all has 

been Jonathan Bairstow ever since 

he was promoted up the order. 

Bairstow averages 66.23 and has 

scored 1126 runs in just 22 innings 

with his best of 141* against West 

Indies in a successful run chase. 

The return of Ben Stokes hasn’t 

been sensational but he is one player 

who can turn the game on its head 

with both bat and ball. It will be 

interesting to see if England will 

persist with Moeen Ali who hasn’t 

been impressive in recent times. 

Both India and England usually 

don’t make too many changes to 

their ODI and T20I sides. 

On the back of some impressive 

performances from youngsters in 

IPL and the domestic season, the 

BCCI has added a mix of youth and 

exuberance to the squad against 

England. Ambati Rayudu’s sizzling 

England’s ace batsman Joe Root has been in 

exceptional form in the last couple of years 

Hardik Pandya being regular 

members in the playing eleven, it 

will be very difficult for Siddarth 

Kaul to promptly sneak a place into 

the side. 

Indian openers Rohit Sharma 

and Shikar Dhawan have played key 

roles in making India a quality ODI 

side in last few years. They are more 

likely to open the innings with KL 

Rahul being the other alternative. It 

will be interesting to see who will be 

the first choice finisher for skipper 

Virat Kohli in the series. Will it once 

again be MS Dhoni or will someone 

like Pandya, Karthik or Rayudu fill 

the place left open due to Jadhav’s 

injury? 

It will be exciting to see the two 

teams lock horns in what promises 

to be another fascinating series. 

INDIA TEAM FOR ODI SERIES 

Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar 

form for Chennai Superkings has 

Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, 

INDIA VS ENGLAND SCHEDULE 

earned him a place in the ODI 

Shreyas Iyer, Ambati Rayudu, MS 

squad once again. Rayudu will be 

JULY 3 1ST T2OI MANCHESTER 

Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Dinesh 

leaving no stone unturned to JULY 6 2ND T20I CARDIFF 

Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, 

cement his place in the side as he JULY 8 3RD T20I BRISTOL 

Kuldeep Yadav, Washington 

last played for India in 2016 against JULY 12 1ST ODI TRENT BRIDGE Sundar, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, 

Zimbabwe and has done reasonably JULY 14 2ND ODI LORD’S 

Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, 

well if and when the chances were 

given.On the other hand, Manish 

JULY 17 3RD ODI HEADINGLY 

Siddarth Kaul, Umesh Yadav. 

INDIA TEAM FOR T20 SERIES 

Pandey has been named in the T20I 

squad though he had a very poor IPL 

after he was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad 

for a whopping Rs. 11 crore. Pandey, who 

had a promising start to his international 

career and is a consistent performer at 

the domestic level, hasn’t lived upto his 

potential when it mattered. Also, 

23-year-old Shreyas Iyer’s consistent 

scores for Delhi Daredevils and Dinesh 

Karthik’s emergence as a reliable 

batsman in recent times have not been 

disregarded by the selection committee. 

One man’s gain is another man’s loss 

and the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin 

and Ravindra Jadeja have been once 

again overlooked in One Day 

Internationals and as well as in T20Is as 

the trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra 

Chahal and Washington Sunder 

continue to impress across short formats. 

Among the fast bowlers, Siddarth Kaul 

has earned a call in ODIs as well as T20Is 

after his consistent performances in 

domestic cricket. 

Kaul has all the qualities that a 

bowler requires in short formats. He 

swings, bowls yorkers, has different 

slower deliveries and an effective 

bouncer that can keep any batsman on 

the toes all the way. But with Jasprit 

Bumrah, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and 

Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar 

Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, 

Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, MS Dhoni 

(Wicketkeeper), Dinesh Karthik, 

Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, 

Washington Sundar, Bhuvaneshwar 

Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, 

Siddarth Kaul, Umesh Yadav. 

ENGLAND TEAM FOR ODI AND T20I 

SERIES (LIKELY) 

Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Jonathan 

Bairstow, Joe Root, Jos Butler, Eoin 

Morgan (Captain), Ben Stokes, Sam 

Billings, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Chris 

Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood, 

Tum Curran, David Willey 

GETTY 

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TAROT 

YOUR FORECAST THIS MONTH 

BY SRINIVAS IYER 

Aries 

You have an extremely 

engaged mind. 

Relax in between 

for better results. 

Self-expression and 

creativity are at their 

peak. Family life is 

good. Auspicious 

celebrations and 

occasions are 

indicated. 

Taurus 

You are voracious 

by nature. Health 

issues may be 

bothering you and 

may get magnified 

for a while. Nothing 

to worry since 

this is a passing 

phase. But a sense 

of directionless 

prevails. 

Gemini 

Creativity and selfexpression 

are at 

their peak. You are 

unstoppable and 

your persona shines 

like the sun. The 

mind is focussed 

on making money, 

renovations 

and buying 

expensive clothes. 

Cancer 

Change is 

indicated and 

those in the field 

of electronics and 

communications do 

very well. Business 

expansion is seen. 

You enjoy reading 

books. Some of you 

may move into a 

new house. 

Leo 

Your passion for 

writing takes you 

places. Lots of 

communication 

happen, such as 

extensive emails, 

letter writing and 

meeting notes. 

Persistence pays 

off in learning and 

intuition. 

Virgo 

You provide guidance 

to your near and dear 

ones. Siblings do well 

in their life. Purchase 

of property in large 

housing complexes or 

near open spaces are 

seen. Children’s health 

is good, but you will 

unnecessarily worry 

about it. 

The above is based on the sun sign and planetary transits thereof. It is general in nature. For specific readings, seek out expert advice based on 

your individual chart. (Astrologer Srinivas Iyer is based in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. He can be contacted on shrinivaasiyer@gmail.com) 

OFAA GIVES WINGS TO DREAMS 

ORIENT FLIGHTS AVIATION ACADEMY 

(OFAA) is proud to introduce the latest 

in-flight training technology with a 

modern fleet of aircraft. OFAA trains 

students who want to acquire a Private 

Pilot License (PPL) or Commercial Pilot 

License (CPL). In addition, it also offers 

a large array of aviation programmes, 

including Pilot Orientation Program, 

Student Pilot License, Assistant Flight 

Instructor Rating, Flight Instructor 

Rating, Instrument Rating, Foreign 

License Conversion and Recency Flying, 

along with IATA certified programmes 

like Cabin Crew Training, Ground Staff, 

Cargo Training and Air Ticketing. 

Since the aviation industry is propelling 

towards a major growth, the demand for 

Pilots, Cabin Crew and Ground staff in 

the industry are greater than ever before. 

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO 

and Director, Hindustan Group of 

Institutions, says, “We expect more 

than 500 new aircraft to be added by 

various airline operators in the next few 

years. The regional connectivity plan 

will surely generate more employment 

opportunities.” OFAA is expanding 

the horizons of those who wish to 

make a mark in the aviation industry. 

Having one of the best fleet of training 

aircraft at Mysore, the introduction 

of the latest in-flight and off-flight 

training technologies for student pilots 

undergoing PPL and CPL training are 

the added attractions which makes 

the flight school a much sought-after 

place. OFAA has acquired an advanced 

FlighTrix simulator that has been 

installed at its city office in Mysore. 

Along with the latest Alsim 50 and Alsim 

250 simulators, OFAA will be acquiring 

three Cessna 172 and Multi Engine 

Piper Seneca IV aircraft as a part of the 

fleet expansion. 

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TAROT 

YOUR FORECAST THIS MONTH 

BY SRINIVAS IYER 

Libra 

Celebrations are 

ongoing. Overall 

progress is good 

in terms of health, 

wealth, business 

expansion, 

professional travel, 

family life and 

finances. Those 

in public life, take 

up some creative 

pursuits. 

Scorpio 

Those of you in 

the hospitality 

industry expand 

their business. 

Lots of parties and 

late-night business 

meetings are seen. 

Financial wisdom 

is tested and cash 

flow is challenged. 

However, you will 

make progress. 

Sagittarius 

Name and fame are 

yours this month. 

Stress also comes 

along with the 

busy period ahead. 

Be aware that 

thoughts come and 

go. Avoid being 

emotional. Loved 

ones support you. 

Intercity travel will 

be hectic. 

Capricorn 

Rely on your strong 

intuitive energies, 

which will guide 

you correctly. New 

relationships for a 

lifetime are formed 

this month. Larger 

responsibilities 

come your way and 

business expands 

too. Relocation is 

indicated for you. 

Aquarius 

Intuition is very 

strong in your 

case and this will 

continue for a long 

time. Use these 

higher energies to 

realize that life is 

a journey and not 

a destination. You 

put in lots of efforts 

to achieve your 

ambition. 

Pisces 

Inheritances and a 

focus on managing 

others' financial 

matters are indicated. 

Insurance agents, 

consultants and the 

like will do well in their 

professions. This is 

an excellent financial 

period and time for 

romance too. Business 

expansion is foreseen. 

The above is based on the sun sign and planetary transits thereof. It is general in nature. For specific readings, seek out expert advice based on 

your individual chart. (Astrologer Srinivas Iyer is based in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. He can be contacted on shrinivaasiyer@gmail.com) 

THE MANY CHARMS OF LAKHNAVARAM LAKE 

LOCATED IN GOVINDARAOPET MANDAL, 

about 70 km away from Warangal, 

Telangana, Lakhnavaram Lake is a 

trending picnic spot. The lake, surrounded 

by a thick deciduous forest, is spread 

over an area of 10,000 acres and holds 

about 2.135 tmcft of water and it irrigates 

over 3,500 acres of land. The lake is an 

exceptional thing of beauty as well as 

historically significant. A fine example 

of engineering excellence during the 

Kakatiya reign, Laknavaram Lake is a 

beautiful blend of history with nature. 

The entire region seems bountiful with 

green crops and pleasant water resources. 

An added attraction to this mystic beauty 

is the suspension bridge. The hanging 

bridge takes you to the mini islands in the 

lake. A total of about 13 tiny pieces of land 

can be seen surrounded by lake water, 

especially during the month of monsoon. 

The authorities maintaining the lake also 

provide boat riding facility which will take 

you close to the most serene part of the 

lake. The view during morning at sunrise 

when the lake water shines as the rays fall 

through the trees is absolutely stunning. 

Haritha Lake View Resort at 

Lakhnavaram, in the midst of the dense 

forest region of Warangal, is a nature’s 

paradise. Vistors at the resort can enjoy 

the best A/C and non A/C accommodation 

as well as other facilities. The lake is 

located quite close to Ramappa Temple, 

which is 29 km away. The temple is an 

architectural masterpiece. Although this 

lake is ideal for visiting throughout the 

year, the best time to visit Laknavaram 

Lake is during the monsoon and winter 

season. During these months, many 

tourists plan their Warangal tour and visit 

this lake as well. 

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SPICEJET 

INSIDER 

SpiceJet adds Kanpur as 

its seventh destination under 

UDAN 

SpiceJet has announced the launch 

of its operations from Kanpur, its 

seventh destination under UDAN, 

effective July 3, 2018. SpiceJet was 

awarded Kanpur under the first round 

of UDAN. With the introduction 

of the daily direct flight services 

on the Delhi-Kanpur-Delhi route, 

passengers from Kanpur can now 

conveniently travel to a host of other 

cities both on SpiceJet’s domestic 

as well as international network 

via multiple onward connections 

from Delhi. With the addition of the 

Delhi-Kanpur-Delhi flight, SpiceJet 

now operates 15 flights under the 

Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN 

on the routes of Mumbai-Porbandar- 

Mumbai, Mumbai-Kandla- Mumbai, 

Hyderabad-Puducherry-Hyderabad, 

Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jaipur, Delhi- 

Adampur-Delhi, Chennai-Hubli- 

Chennai and Hyderabad-Hubli- 

Hyderabad. Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Sales 

& Revenue Officer, SpiceJet, said, 

“SpiceJet is delighted to announce 

the launch of its much-awaited flight 

services from Kanpur — a city which 

we firmly believe has tremendous 

potential for air travel. With the 

launch of this flight, Kanpur will be 

connected with multiple domestic 

and international destinations on our 

network that will immensely benefit 

both business and leisure travellers.” 

Chennai Inflight Team brings 

cheer to underprivileged children 

As part of its efforts to give back to 

those less fortunate, SpiceJet’s Chennai 

Inflight Team visited Christ Faith Home 

for Children, a home for underprivileged 

children and spent the afternoon of June 

16, 2018 engaging with them. Located 

approximately 11 km from Chennai 

airport, the home was founded in 1986 

and currently houses destitute children/ 

infants and also has a short stay facility for 

women. The idea to visit the home was 

shared with the crew who jumped at the 

initiative and started contributing items 

Actor Rajnikant flew SG 623 (Chennai- 

Kolkata-Bagdogra) on June 6, 2018. Seen 

here are crew members with the superstar 

and a thank you card that they presented him 

required for the daily needs of the infants/ 

children. 

Within 10 days the Inflight office was 

flooded with the necessary items. The 

crew and base team were part of the 

visit. All that was contributed by the crew 

was handed over to the home. The crew 

engaged with the staff and children in the 

infants and toddler sections. 

Later, the children were entertained 

by the crew with music and laughter. The 

smiles and joy of the children will long 

be remembered by all who were present. 

The children also put up a performance 

with song and dance which was well 

appreciated. 

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SpiceJet announces 14 

new domestic flights 

Reiterating its commitment 

for direct connectivity and onboarding 

non-metros and smaller 

cities onto the national aviation 

map, SpiceJet has introduced a slew 

of 14 new flights and frequencies 

effective July 1, 2018. 

Deploying a mix of its fleet 

of Boeing 737 and Bombardier 

Q-400 aircraft on the routes the 

airline will further strengthen its 

network across south and west 

India with these new flights. The 

airline is all set to introduce new 

direct flights on the Pune-Patna, 

Chennai-Rajahmundry, Hyderabad- 

Calicut and Bengaluru-Tuticorin 

sectors. Additionally SpiceJet will 

also enhance its operations on the 

Delhi-Patna (second frequency), 

Bengaluru-Rajahmundry (second 

frequency) and Mumbai-Bengaluru 

(fifth frequency) sectors with nonstop 

additional frequencies. 

The airline has been pitching 

for more flights to non- metros and 

smaller cities from major airports in 

the country. 

“SPICEJET HAS YET 

AGAIN RECORDED THE 

HIGHEST PLF IN THE 

INDUSTRY. THIS IS THE 

38TH MONTH IN A ROW 

THAT WE HAVE FLOWN 

WITH THE HIGHEST 

LOADS IN THE INDIAN 

AVIATION MARKET 

WHICH IS A TESTAMENT 

OF THE COMBINED 

EFFORTS PUT IN BY TEAM 

SPICEJET” 

SHILPA BHATIA, CHIEF SALES AND 

REVENUE OFFICER, SPICEJET 

SpiceJet recreates yoga 

magic at 35,000 feet 

SpiceJet crew being trained by Isha 

Foundation instructors (above and left) and 

SpiceJet staffers participate in a yoga session 

at the airline’s Gurgaon head office 

Having pioneered and successfully 

executed the distinctive industry first 

initiative of celebrating on-board yoga 

for four consecutive years, SpiceJet 

re-created the magic mid-air this 

International Yoga Day yet again. On June 

21, 2018, the global event saw SpiceJet in 

partnership with Isha Foundation (isha. 

sadhguru.org) constituting the unique 

programme of “High on Yoga@35000 

feet”. On the occasion, the airline’s crew 

performed yoga asanas specifically 

designed to be done on board flights. 

SpiceJet crew members specially trained 

by Isha Foundation performed a 10 

minutes yoga session on board select 

flights across the SpiceJet network. 

Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet, said, “Yoga 

is not just an exercise but a unique and 

powerful science that was gifted to the 

world by India. Considering the stressful 

life the current generation leads, yoga 

has today become a necessity more than 

ever. SpiceJet is known for its out-of-thebox 

initiatives and we strive to offer the 

best and the most engaging experiences 

to our customers while on-board.” 

The trained staff, part of the 

operating crew, positioned themselves 

at the first row and performed the 

asanas. The asanas were conducted post 

takeoff, after the seat belt signs had 

been switched off, observing all safety 

norms. The airline focused on two key 

practices - the ‘Neck & Shoulder Practice’ 

and ‘Nadi Shuddhi’. While the former can 

do wonders to relieve the stiff muscles 

in the neck and shoulder region and 

keeps the spine healthy and active, the 

latter practice cleanses the nadis – the 

pathways through which pranic energy 

flows. 

Spicejet also celebrated the day at 

its head office in Gurgaon and at the 

airport stations of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, 

Bangalore and Hyderabad. More than 

100 staff members at each base from 

different departments participated and 

learnt yoga techniques. Each session, 

lasting between 45 minutes and an hour, 

involved yoga practices and asanas. 

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MY TOWN 

Our ongoing series in which we look at various Indian cities through 

the eyes of SpiceJet staffers. This month, Aman Singhal, C.S.E, 

holds forth on Dehradun. 

From above: The Mindrolling Monastery; the 

sprawling Forest Resarch Institute; and 

the scenic Sahastradhara 

SpiceJet flies to Dehradun. 

Log on to www.spicejet.com 

for details 

Connection to the city: I am 

originally from Dehradun, the 

city of fun. 

Best thing about Dehradun: 

At first glance it may appear 

as a bustling hill station but 

look closer and you will see 

that Dehradun is steeped 

in heritage and history. The 

most random plans with 

friends, families and relatives 

are easily executable here. 

The calm and serene town is 

blessed with natural beauty, 

gushing streams, deep ravines 

and a lofty mountain range. 

Dehradun has migrants 

coming into the city from all 

over. They are greeted with 

immense warmth and affection 

by the locals. 

Favourite eating place: It 

definitely has to be Kalsang 

Restaurant with its many 

delicious surprises, including fingerlicking 

momos. Dehradun is a heaven for 

foodies, especially momo lovers. 

Local attractions: Lachhiwala is an 

ideal picnic spot, surrounded by verdant 

forests far away from the hustle and 

bustle of city life. The Buddha temple 

or Mindrolling Monastery is well-known 

for its 103 feet tall statue of Lord 

Buddha. Sahastradhara is famous for its 

scenic beauty, waterfall and numerous 

sparkling streams cascading down 

limestone outcrops. You can admire 

colonial style architecture at the Forest 

Research Institute (F.R.I) which sprawls 

over 2,000 acres of lavish vistas and lush 

green fields. 

Recommended places nearby: 

Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills, is only 

35 km away. To its northeast are the 

Himalayan snow ranges and to the south 

the Doon valley and Shivalik range. 

Those with a religious bent of mind can 

visit Haridwar, the important pilgrimage 

site, where river Ganga exits the 

Himalayan foothills. Rishikesh, another 

holy city nearby, is globally renowned as 

a yoga and meditation centre. 

Which are the other places where 

you have stayed in India? How does 

Dehradun compare to them? 

I have stayed in Delhi, Mumbai and 

Bengaluru. Dehradun is much better 

in terms of climate. Living here gives 

you multiple options within reachable 

distance for good holidays. Also, there is 

no place better than Dehradun when it 

comes to street food. Finally, this is one 

of the safest cities in India. 

SHUTTERSTOCK 

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FLIGHT BOOKINGS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 

SpiceJet’s popular mobile app offers never before convenience and speed for customers on-the-go 

With SpiceJet’s new mobile 

app, customers will find it 

more convenient than ever 

before to make and manage bookings, 

check flight status, and receive 

exclusive offers on their mobile devices. 

The interface is so simple that even the 

origin of journey helpfully gets autofilled 

thanks to inbuilt geo-tagging. 

The app also allows customers to 

book or add exciting SpiceJet add-on 

products such as choosing premium 

SpiceMAX seats, in-flight meals and 

Priority Check-in. Customers can also 

pre-book excess baggage at discounted 

rates through this app. 

The payment gateway of the app 

offers a variety of options like Quickpay, 

credit card, debit card and Internet 

banking. The Quickpay option ensures 

instant booking with just a single click. 

You can download the official 

SpiceJet app from Google Playstore 

and App Store. 

Spice First Check-in 

SpiceJet has raised the 

bar of customer comfort 

and convenience with the 

effective integration of 

technology into its services. 

In a first of its kind initiative 

by any airline in the country, 

the carrier has launched 

Spice First Check-In. This 

enables customers to get 

their boarding pass on their 

smartphones at the click of 

a button. The service will 

be initially introduced at 

Hyderabad as a pilot project. 

The airline which has 

set a new benchmark in 

the country by launching a 

slew of customer-friendly 

and innovative products 

and services has effectively 

incorporated Near Field 

Communication (NFC) 

and Beacon technologies 

with its mobile application. 

This enables customers 

who have booked tickets 

through the SpiceJet mobile 

app to receive boarding 

passes directly on their 

smartphones. Customers 

will thus be relieved from 

standing in long queues 

thus further enhancing their 

travel experience. 

STEP: 1 

The main 

menu screen 

offers four 

options. To 

book a flight, 

select Flight 

Booking 

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ENJOY EXCLUSIVE OFFERS 

With Spicejet’s hot new mobile app, one can not only book flight tickets on the go, prebook 

spice add-ons, check flight status and manage one’s bookings, but also get access to 

exclusive discounts. Book through the mobile app and get up to 20% discount 

on flight tickets. 

STEP: 2 

Choose the required field. Fill in 

the details and click on the Search 

Flights options 

STEP: 3 

Flights options according to date of 

travel are displayed. The fare details 

are at the bottom 

STEP: 4 

On selection of the button, the 

detailed fare sumary is displayed 

STEP: 5 

Once the required flight option 

has been selected, fill in your 

contact details 

STEP: 6 

Fliers can choose numerous add-on 

options that will make the journey 

hassle-free 

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STEP: 7 

Customers can pay via Credit or 

Debit card. QuickPay option saves 

transaction time

SPICEJET 

INSIDER 

MEET THE LATEST DG CHAMPS! 

HERE ARE THE LATEST WINNERS IN SPICEJET’S DG CHAMP PROGRAMME THAT HONOURS EMPLOYEES 

WHO HAVE BEEN VIGILANT IN OFFLOADING UNDECLARED DANGEROUS GOODS 

The annual DG Champ 

programme at SpiceJet — 

an initiative for encouraging 

its staff to be more vigilant 

while doing security checks/ 

screening and offloading dangerous 

goods — is winning kudos from all over. 

In the four quarters between January 

and December 2017, 19 vigilant staffers 

were rewarded as part of the incentive/ 

appreciation/recognition scheme. 

According to DGCA rules 2003, 

rule 11, reporting of any mis-declared, 

undeclared, accident and incident 

are mandatory. In order to encourage 

them, SpiceJet has extended incentives 

to all vigilant employees off-loading 

dangerous goods on a regular basis. 

The programme has helped employees 

become more vigilant and has imbibed 

the reporting culture within the 

organization. 

Each of the DG Champs goes home 

with a gift box containing a Certificate 

of excellence, a DG Champ 

T shirt, a DG Champ cap and a DG 

Champ badge. 

WORTHY OF APPRECIATION 

AMOL JA GTAP 

MA HESH PAWAR 

M. KASIRAMAN 

DISHANT 

KESHE 

RASHID WANI 

S. THIVYA 

MOHNISH THAKRE 

GEORGE SAMSANG 

A. SUBRAMANIAN 

M. ARUN VENKATESH 

NAGANDRA KUMAR 

SUNIL PANCHAL 

SARBJEET SINGH 

PRABHU SINGH RAJPUT 

SURAJ PARIKH 

HARJINDER SINGH 

PRAKASH GOHEL 

STEVEN 

NAKHAVA 

VIJAY SHINDE 

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The winners have been awarded 

under the auspices of SpiceJet’s 

Dangerous Goods Regulations Training 

Team. The team imparts Dangerous 

Goods Regulations training for Pilots, 

Cabin crew, Airport Handling Staff, 

Security Staff, Cargo staff, Engineering 

and Flight dispatcher. It is mandatory 

training as per DGCA. 

The launch of the programme 

has had a beneficial effect and now, 

on an average, the Dangerous Goods 

Regulations Training Team receives 15 

to 20 reports every quarter. The active 

participation of the employees in the 

DG Champ programme and their hard 

work will go a long way in making 

SpiceJet a much more safer airline. 

HALL OF FAME 

1ST QUARTER 

NAME DEPARTMENT STATION 

RASHID WANI SEC SXR 

M. ARUN VENKATESH SEC TCR 

VIJAY SHINDE SEC PNQ 

MOHNISH THAKRE SEC PNQ 

NAGENDRA KUMAR SEC CJB 

2ND QUARTER 

M. ARUN VENKATESH SEC TCR 

MAHESH PAWAR SEC PNQ 

S. THIVYA SEC TCR 

3RD QUARTER 

M. KASIRAMAN SEC TCR 


S. THIVYA SEC TCR 

GEORGE SAMSANG SEC MAA 

4TH QUARTER 

SUNIL PANCHAL SEC AMD 

SURAJ PARIKH SEC AMD 

PRAKASH GOHEL SEC AMD 

PRABHU SINGH RAJPUT SEC AMD 


M. KASIRAMAN SEC TCR 

A.SUBRAMANIAN SEC TCR 

DISHANT KESHE SEC BOM 

HARJINDER SINGH SEC BOM 

AMOL JAGTAP SEC PNQ 

SARBJEET SINGH CGO DEL 

S.THIVYA SEC TCR 

STEVEN NAKHAVA SEC BOM 

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THE MID-AIR MENU 

SpiceJet’s `pre-booking only’ menu offers Continental, Thai, 

Chinese, Italian and Indian options 

SPICEJET’S INFLIGHT MENU will leave flyers delighted with their onboard experience. The ‘Hot Meals’ section will 

bring a warm smile to your face. From filling breakfast options to lip-smacking snacks, from sumptuous lunch and dinner 

options to vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, SpiceJet offers a multitude of meal choices on pre-booking. In 

addition, special meal categories such as Jain meal, Navratra meal, meal for diabetics, gluten-free meal and cakes are also 

on offer. All in all, SpiceJet’s menu is a red, hot, and spicy treat for your taste buds. 

TAWA PANEER 

KHURCHAN 

Enjoy traditional and 

mouth-watering homelike 

food up in the sky 

CHICKEN MASALA IN 

TORTILLA WRAP 

Pre-book a meal and enjoy 

many other choices and benefits 

o 

o 

o 

VEGETABLES IN 

RED THAI CURRY 

You can now even prebook 

a menu with Thai 

and Continental options 

MASALA DOSA WITH 

TOMATA ONION 

UTTAPAM AND 

KANJIVARAM MINI IDLI 

The inflight menu has 

a choice of filling 

breakfast options 

o 

Pre-book a drink and get a 50% discount 

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ADD- 

SEAT SELECTION DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL 

SpiceMax Seats M 600/1000/-* M 1200 /- 

Know more 

about 

SpiceJet’s 

innovative 

products 

and services 

Preferred Seats - on Boeing /Airbus 

Ahead of exit row window /aisle M 300/- M 450/- 

Ahead of exit row middle M 250/- M 400/- 

Behind exit row window /aisle M 200/- M 350/- 

Behind exit row middle M 99/- M 150/- 

Preferred seats Q400 

Front half of cabin window /aisle M 250/- M 400/- 

Rear half of cabin window / aisle M 150/- M 300/- 

Seat + Meal Combo 

Combo Price M 399/- M 499/- 

PRE-BOOK EXCESS BAGGAGE 

5 kgs M 1425/- M 2450/- 

10 kgs M 2850/- M 4,900/- 

15 kgs M 4275/- NA 

20 kgs M 5700/- NA 

30 kgs M 8550/- NA 

PRIORITY CHECK-IN M 300/- M 400/- 

Preferred Bag Out 

1 Bag M 100/- NA 

2 Bags M 200/- NA 

3 Bags M 300/- NA 

YOU 1 ST M 399/- M 499/- (Ex-India flights) 

CARRY MORE ONBOARD (FREE ALLOWANCE 7 KG; BUY UP TO 5 KG MORE) 

Pre-book M 250/- per kg M 450/- per kg 

At Check-in M 350/- per kg As per current excess baggage rate 

At boarding gate M 350/- per kg As per current excess baggage rate 

MY FLEXI PLAN (EFFECTIVE FROM DECEMBER 21, 2017) M 1500/- M 1750/- 

HAND BAGGAGE ONLY FARE - CHARGE AT AIRPORT 

Fare type change fee if checking-in bag at airport 

after purchasing HBO fare 

Up to 15 kgs - 

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BOOKS 

REVIEWS 

READER'S CORNER 

What the serious bookworm is checking out this month 

ELEVEN GODS AND 

A BILLION INDIANS 

Boria Majumdar 

Eleven Gods and a Billion 

Indians takes you behind 

the scenes of India’s most 

popular sport — going 

from early tours in 1886 

to the more 

contemporary IPL, 

offering a complete 

understanding of the 

evolution of the game 

both on and off the field. 

Featuring material that 

has never been released, 

this book sheds new light 

on cases like Monkeygate, 

the suspension of Lalit 

Modi, match-fixing 

scandals, and more. 

Weaving together 

personal interviews, 

photographs, and 

letters, Eleven Gods and a 

Billion Indians unflichingly 

asks the questions that 

need answering, among 

them: Has internal conflict 

impacted the on-field 

performance of the Indian 

cricket team? Did some 

icons fail the country and 

the sport by trying to 

conceal important facts 

during the spot-fixing 

investigation? And does it 

matter to the ordinary fan 

who heads the BCCI as 

long as there is 

accountability in the 

system? 

SECRET SAUCE 

Priya Bala 

Secret Sauce is an 

in-depth look at forty of 

India’s most iconic and 

successful restaurants, 

not just as landmarks and 

must-visit destinations, 

but also as businesses 

that have stood the test 

of time and upheld their 

standards of dining and 

culinary excellence. From 

a hundred-year-old 

no-frills eatery in 

Bengaluru to an awardwinning 

dine-out venue in 

Delhi, from inventive 

cafes to nationwide 

chains that have scaled 

admirably, this book is a 

sumptuous treat for 

aspiring food 

entrepreneurs, foodies, 

and anyone interested in 

the success secrets and 

inner workings of the 

restaurant business in 

India. Jayanth Narayanan 

is an entrepreneur and 

restaurateur. Priya Bala is 

a food writer and critic 

with several years of 

experience in studying 

restaurants. In 2016, they 

co-authored Start Up 

Your Restaurant: The 

Definitive Guide for 

Anyone Who Dreams of 

Running Their Own 

Restaurant. 

THE FORGOTTEN 

CITIES OF DELHI 

Rana Safvi 

In The Forgotten Cities of 

Delhi, book two of the 

Where Stones Speak 

trilogy covers historical 

trails in Siri, Jahanpanah, 

Tughlaqabad, Firozabad, 

Din Panah, Shergarh and 

Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti. 

In her trademark style, 

Rana Safvi combines 

narrative history with Sufi 

couplets and takes you 

on a walk across the first 

city of Mehrauli and 

Firozabad. This period 

was a major step towards 

integration of two distinct 

cultures towards a culture 

called Indo-Islamic by 

many historians. In the 

latter half of this volume, 

she tells us stories from 

an area and an era that’s 

perhaps the richest in 

Delhi’s archaeological 

history — Shahjahanabad 

and Firozabad on one 

end, and Jahanpanah and 

Siri on the other — a 

stretch that’s today 

dotted with tombs, 

dargahs and the ruins of 

the Purana Qila. This area 

also houses the famous 

Humayun’s Tomb and the 

centre of Delhi’s spiritual 

trail: the Hazrat 

Nizamuddin Dargah. Rana 

Safvi is a writer and 

translator. She writes 

about food and customs. 

KHWAABON KA 

SAFAR 

Mahesh Bhatt 

Relive the golden era of 

Hindi cinema with 

Mahesh Bhatt as he 

recounts the Khwaabon 

Ka Safar (the journey of 

dreams) of iconic film 

studios in India. Did you 

know that German 

filmmaker Franz Osten 

partnered with an Indian 

studio on some of India’s 

earliest blockbuster films 

in the 1930s? Do you 

know which production 

house invented the Hindi 

‘formula filmmaking’ style 

in the 1950s that still 

drives big budget 

Bollywood films? 

Khwaabon Ka Safar with 

Mahesh Bhatt takes us 

through the incredible 

journey of Bollywood’s 

landmark film studios 

which gave us iconic stars 

and cinematic 

masterpieces. This book 

provides the captivating 

stories behind 

Bollywood’s top thirteen 

studios—from Prabhat 

Film Company (1929) to 

Filmayala (1958) with 

which the studio era 

ended. The book weaves 

in various interesting 

anecdotes about the old 

studio system and the 

superstars they created. 

MAHARASHTRA 

MAXIMUS 

Sujata Anandan 

What is Maharashtra? 

What has been the 

contribution of various 

communities and castes 

in making the 

Maharashtra of today? 

What makes Mumbai a 

centre of political power? 

Why is it that rampage 

can be unleashed if the 

city is called by its old 

name, Bombay? Who is a 

Maharashtrian? Sujata 

Anandan delves into 

history to unravel multiple 

layers that explain the 

complexity of 

Maharashtrian politics 

and its impact on the 

Indian State. Sujata 

Anandan has an 

experience of more than 

three decades as a 

journalist through which 

she has mapped the 

length and breadth of 

Maharashtra, fine 

toothcomb in hand. She 

has closely observed the 

state’s society and the 

rise and decline of its 

political parties and 

leaders in their most 

potent as well as 

humdrum years in 

politics. She has worked 

for many leading 

publications. 

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