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A warm welcome aboard!The Indian domestic air carriers continued to �y high in October. During the month they �ew 8.67 million passengers, marking 23.2 per cent growth over 7.04 million passengers carried in October last year. Re�ecting strong demand, passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-October 2016 were 81.37 million as against 66.06 million during the corresponding period last year, thereby registering a growth of 23.18% according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. During October, GoAir continued its positive performance and recorded a passenger load factor of almost 85 per cent. In November, we completed 11 years of �ying in the Indian skies, marking another signi�cant milestone to our journey. On this momentous occasion, I thank you for your unstinted support and look forward to the same for years to come. It is our constant endeavor to provide seamless and a�ordable �ying experience to our customers. For the upcoming winter holiday season, we have launched our �rst ever daily direct �ight to Port Blair from Mumbai. With our recently introduced Flight+Hotel product, you can plan a memorable winter vacation with your friends and family. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for exciting o�ers and promotions. I wish you a very pleasant �ight. We look forward to serving you again.

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Dear Go-getter,A warm welcome aboard!India’s domestic air travel demand continued its growth trajectory during June,

passenger traffic grew by 20 per cent to 9.6 million passengers flying during the

month, as against 8.0 million a year ago, according to Directorate General of Civil

Aviation. The domestic air traffic has been witnessing a healthy growth of around

21.5 CAGR % in the past three years. India is emerging as the fastest growing

aviation market in the world, and we look forward in contributing significantly to this

growth story.

To bolster our network for the upcoming festive season, we have introduced daily,

direct flights between Mumbai and Kolkata. Now, our Smart Flyers can plan their trip

to Kolkata and celebrate Durga Pujo with their near and dear ones. We have also

strengthened our connections from Kolkata with one stop connectivity to Goa, Leh, &

Srinagar whereby our leisure travellers can plan long weekend break.

We have recently introduced more pre-booking meal options for our Smart Flyers;

the Smart Snack, a scrumptious quick bite along with a beverage for “millennial’s on

the GO” and a premium meal for those with a taste for the world palate. To make our

little flyers the happiest at 30,000 feet, we have also introduced a Smart Kid Meal

bag, a specially crafted meal that comes with a custom-designed aircraft shaped bag.

I am happy to inform you that we have recently upgraded our mobile app for iPhone

and Android, making it easier for customers to make travel plans on the go.

Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for exciting offers and

promotions.

I wish you a very pleasant flight. We look forward to serving you again.

Best Wishes

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28 | The Independence Movement TrailFrom Teen Murti Bhawan in Delhi to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, we visit the sites that are inextricably linked to the freedom movement.

38 | A Queen among CitiesHidden in the centre of Ahmedabad, behind towering buildings and wide roads, is the old city with lovely housing clusters, markets, old temples and a history that goes back a few centuries, which prompted the UNESCO to award it India’s first World Heritage City tag.

46 | Among the BrokpasNobody really knows who they are, but the Brokpas, or the last Aryans of Ladakh, are a hardy, graceful people.

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Raksha BandhanKajari Poornima or Rakhi Poornima is celebrated in central and northern India. The day celebrates the love between siblings. Various types of Rakhis are available in markets during this period. Some are plain red or yellow threads with a medallion that sits on the wrist, while others are colourful with glittery beads and sequins. In ancient times, the Rakhi was a sacred thread tied on the wrists of others or one’s own as protection from negative energies. Slowly, the festival began to signify love between siblings and has managed to stay that way till today.Where: Across western and northern IndiaWhen: 7 August

Independence DayIndependence Day is celebrated all over the country but the main events happen at the Red Fort in Delhi. A flag-hoisting ceremony, cultural programmes and other events are routinely held. This year will see many more events, as India marks her 70th year of independence. Look forward to screenings of movies that depict the freedom struggle, exhibitions that showcase the might of the Armed forces and many other events that bring together India’s vast and varied people.Where: All across, and in Delhi When: 15 August

The Nehru Trophy Snake Boat RaceIt is said that 1952 saw an impromptu snake boat race being held in Alleppey for then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru presented the teams with a trophy to convey his gratitude, and thus began this annual event. Around 70 boats participate in this event, which is held every year on the second Saturday of August. Magnificent boats race down beautiful lakes with groups of men rowing and cheering on. Snake boats are a symbol of Kerala’s rich heritage and boat races are one of the many popular attractions of this coastal state.Where: Alleppey When: 12 August

Ganesh Chaturthi, Maharashtra The best place to experience this colourful festival is Mumbai in Maharashtra. Idols of the Hindu elephant god are worshipped by devotees in homes and on streets for a period of ten days after which these idols — of various shapes and sizes — are left to float into

the sea. The idols are carried in winding processions that see devotees singing and dancing to the beat of peppy music. Offerings are wide and varied — from milky sweets and sugary snacks to fritters and sweet bread.Where: Mumbai and MaharashtraWhen: 25 August to 5 September, 2017

Bhandara Festival Khandoba Temple in Jejuri (about an hour and a half southeast of Pune in Maharashtra) sees this beautiful festival where devotees throw huge amounts of turmeric all over the temple. Clouds of turmeric swirl around before settling on the people and the wet earth. Believers also sing and dance in the name of the Lord. The deity is taken out in the noon to be cleansed in a river nearby. Bhandara is performed when a new moon day also happens to be a Monday (Somvati Amavasya). Where: JejuriWhen: 21 August

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Flight Shop in SuratFlight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), the leisure travel brand from Australia has opened its first retail outlet in Surat to cater to a range of clientele – from leisure and business travellers to individual and group packages. The Flight Shop store in Surat is the third outlet to be opened in Gujarat. The chain, which has expanded into many Indian cities, seeks to provide domestic and international flights, holiday packages, hotels and visa services.

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Goa — most sought-after monsoon destinationTo say that Goa is a popular tourist haunt in the summer is but to stress the obvious. However, what is news is that this state has come up as the most sought-after destination in India even during the monsoon. A survey conducted by online accommodation booking site Hotels.com saw the most number of searches zeroing in on Goa, especially Arpora village, which saw an increase of 91% in hotel searches this year, in comparison with 2016.

Kerala bets big on digitalKerala’s Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran hopes to increase the number of domestic tourists to the state by 50% by 2021. Kerala Tourism has made increasingly good use of digital marketing platforms to reach out to domestic and international tourists. The state is one of the most popular destinations for both domestic and global travellers in India, with Munnar being declared the best destination in Kerala earlier this year.

Airbnb teams up with MaharashtraThe world’s largest community-driven hospitality service Airbnb has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maharashtra (Department of Tourism and Culture) to boost tourism by creating great travel experiences for domestic and international tourists in Maharashtra. The move includes expanding the quality of homestays and organizing workshops to train hosts in observing good standards of hospitality. In exchange for MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation) enabling hosts to enlist on Airbnb, the company will share a portion of its booking revenue with MTDC. The agreement is a unique one and promises a great future ahead for both the state and the hospitality service.

Lemon Tree’s big plansDespite demonetisation woes, The Lemon Tree Hotel Company intends to open eight or nine

hotels at various places in India in 2017. Hotels in Sikkim, Siliguri, Jammu, Corbett, Trivandrum and Coimbatore are on the cards. Incorporated in 2002, The Lemon Tree Hotel Company owns and manages 40 hotels with over 4100 rooms in more than 20 cities in India.

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Jab Harry met SejalImtiaz ali’s Jab Harry Met sejal,

starring shah Rukh Khan and anushka sharma, is a romantic

comedy shot in Punjab and Europe. the movie’s songs – composed by Pritam – have been making quite a splash

on social media, and hope the movie follows suit. It will be

interesting to see how sharma plays the role of a gujarati

woman travelling with a tour guide played by King Khan. to

be released on 4 august.

Yeh Hai indiaaugust is the month for patriotism. and Yeh Hai India (releasing 4 august, 2017) looks all set to touch many Indian hearts with a story that is, well, about the country itself. Di-rected by Lom Harsh, the movie stars gavie Chahal and Deana uppal in lead roles. shot in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and gujarat, the sto-ry revolves around an NRI’s quest to learn more about his motherland.

Haseena ParkarHaseena Parkar explores the role of Dawood Ibrahim’s sister Haseena Parkar in the activities of Mumbai’s dreaded underworld. Known as aapa, Parkar’s name invoked fear and mystery as she lived to

be the godmother of Nagpada for four decades. Directed by apoorva Lakhia, Haseena Parkar has shraddha Kapoor in the lead role. Kapoor’s brother siddhanth Kapoor plays Dawood Ibra-him in the movie. to be released on 18 august.

SRK is back, and there’s Akshay, too. Plus, Shraddha Kapoor is essaying an interesting role

Toilet: ek Prem KathaToilet: Ek Prem Katha will see akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. Directed by shree Narayan singh, the satirical comedy

is dedicated to the swachh Bharat abhiyan that focuses, among other things, on eliminating open defecation in India. With anupam Kher and sana Khan in supporting roles, the movie promises to highlight an essential subject in an interesting way. to be released on 11 august.

a GentlemanA Gentleman hopes to entertain moviegoers with a smart and sexy Jacque-line Fernandez along with sidharth Malhotra. Directed by Raj & D.K, the movie promises a lot of action and bad guys plus a few quirks and thrills thrown in. the plot revolves around a man whose fiancee wants him to be more adventurous and less predictable. What happens next forms the crux of the story. this is the first time Malhotra is pairing up with Fernandez, and we think they’ve got a good thing going. to be released on 25 august.

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Battles In The Mind by Anna Chandy

therapist and chairperson of Deepika Padukone’s the Live Love Laugh Foundation, anna Chandy’s book (Penguin India) reaches out to those who want to know more about mental illnesses. It carries a foreword penned by Padukone herself and

promises hope for those who are struggling to bring back happiness in their lives. Chandy explores her own life and offers techniques to overcome pain and anxiety; as Padukone writes: “It has something for everyone to connect with”.

All Our Waves Are Water — Stumbling Toward Enlightenment and the Perfect Ride by Jaimal Yogis

the road to spirituality is different for different people, and for Jaimal Yogis, the author of Saltwater Buddha, it is through water and waves. His latest book (HarperCollins India) explores his journey from the Himalayas to Indonesia and america, highlighting his gains and losses, his quest for the ultimate answer. Yogis attempts to find the universe in us, to find the divinity that makes us all.

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What we are reading What to pick up and what to look forward to

To Kill The President by Sam Bourne

sam Bourne’s thriller To Kill The President (HarperCollins

India) eerily mirrors the turmoil americans face on their soil. though the plot may have been dismissed as implausible earlier, it hits readers in the face and forces them to sit up and imagine how much more scary their lives could be. Part of the Maggie Costello series, Bourne’s book examines the dilemma faced by a seasoned operator who discovers an inside plot to kill the president — a demagogue who could endanger america and the whole world.

Magic And Loss — The Internet As Art by Virginia Heffernan to see the Internet – along with its past, present and future – and examine the social, cultural, visual and emotional influences it has on us is Virginia Heffernan’s way of paying homage to a facility she describes as one of mankind’s brightest masterpieces. she tells her readers about the logic and aesthetics of the Internet and forces us to change the way we look at it. Pleasant and engaging, this book is sure to make you think about the Internet as a revolutionary game changer, something to take pride in rather than be anxious about. (simon and schuster India)

Mrs C Remembers by Himanjali Sankar

What happens when a dutiful Bengali wife is forced to forget all that she has learnt over the years — compliance, convention and submission? Mrs C Remembers (Pan Macmillan India) is a darkly funny take on three generations of women who belong to the same family, but carry evolving thought processes influenced by a rapidly changing world. the plot revolves around Mrs anita Chatterjee who is diagnosed with a medical disease that allows her to be more flexible in the way she lives and to find her own space among many others who live on their own terms. Himanjali sankar explores the infinite strength of the human mind through this refreshingly brave book.

anna Chandy is the chairperson of Deepika Padukone’s the Live Love Laugh Foundation

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New shiny things

Motorola Moto Z2 PlayIf you’ve always admired Motorola, you might want to take a look at the Z2 Play. The Z2 Play ticks a lot of boxes for the Android user. It’s got a 5.50-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixles, and it is powered by a pretty powerful 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor. There’s also 4GB of RAM. The Z2 Play runs Android 7.1.1 and has a 3000 mAh battery. The phone weights about 145 grams. The Z2 Play has a 12MP camera at the rear, and selfies are handled by a 5MP cam at the front. Internal storage is 64GB, but it can go all the way up to 2000GB via a micro SD card. The dual SIM phone is also equipped with a range of sensors, including Proximity sensor, Gyroscope and Ambient light sensor.

The low-down on some of the more interesting launches in gizmo-land

ZEB-MC15000D Power BankZebronics India, the country’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, audio/video and

surveillance products, recently launched the ZEB MC15000D Power Bank. The pocket-size power

bank has a capacity of 15000 mAh, and is stylish to boot. The Zeb’s black and grey casing makes it stand apart from other

power banks, and it also has an LED display that tells you of the amount that has been consumed. The power bank is also equipped with dual USB

ports. The digital display also provides the output status for both ports. In case you are wondering, there is also a micro USB port. Plus, you don’t have to worry about overcharging issues as it has overcharge, undervoltage, and short circuit protection. Also on board is an LED light torch. The power bank is available at leading stores across the country, and is backed by a 1-year warranty.

Huawei Honor 8 ProHuawei Honor 8 Pro is the company’s best phone yet. Launched last month on amazon.in, the 8 Pro has a 2K display with ‘Virtual reality’ that delivers, according to the company, immersive cinematic excitement, and it’s got a slim yet powerful 4,000 mAh battery. The phone is powered by the latest 16NM Kirin 960 octa-core processor backed by 128GB ROM (that can be further expanded via micro SD card to 256GB). The Honor 8 Pro has improved the gadget’s CPU single-core and multi-core

performance by 10% and 18% respectively, making it faster to open applications. The 8 Pro is equipped with a 12+12 megapixel dual lens camera. The camera’s wide aperture range (f/0.95–f/16), the company claims, delivers the DSLR-like depth of field effects for both photo and video shooting. All that firepower is packed into a 6.97mm-thin body. The Honor 8 Pro will come with 12 months’ service warranty. Prices start at Rs 29,999.

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From Teen Murti Bhawan in Delhi to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, we visit the sites that are inextricably linked to the freedom movement. By Radhika Singh

India’s � rst prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote in a 1945-dated essay on Sabarmati Ashram, “It is more than just an ashram. It is where India’s modern history is being written. It has come to de� ne India’s struggle against the British Raj.” Much like Mahatma

Gandhi’s home on the banks of the Sabarmati, there are monuments and destinations inextricably linked with the courage and sacri� ce of the people who fought against British imperial rule. Destinations where you can relive the momentous chapters from India’s sometimes bloody, sometimes non-violent freedom struggle. We take a look at some of these cities.

Amritsar, PunjabFor centuries, Punjab has fought pitched battles against invaders. But the darkest chapter in its battles has to be the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, when General Edward Dyer, an o cer of the British Indian army, ordered the opening of indiscriminate � re against a peaceful crowd which was protesting the arrest of two leaders. The scars

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are still evident. Stand outside what was once an ordinary garden in Amritsar, and there is no evidence of the bloodiest massacre unleashed by the British forces. Walk inside to see the well within this memorial and the bullet-riddled walls that have been cordoned o� . Peer inside the well and you may be assailed by images of bodies of the people who jumped in to save their lives, but drowned instead. It is easy to see why Dyer chose to open re: there is only one exit. The memorial is being restored for April 13, 2019, when people will congregate to pay their respects to those who were killed here exactly a century ago.

At about a three-hour drive from Amritsar, along the old Grand Trunk Road, is the Wagah-Attari Border, which divides India and Pakistan. Actually, the border is nothing more than steel wires running through elds and villages. Attari is just a regular Punjab village, except for the border, which sees action of a di� erent kind. People from the two countries gather for the evening ‘Beating the Retreat’, or the ag-lowering ceremony, a high-decibel event marked by high-kicking and foot-stomping by the Border Security Force personnel on the Indian side and the Pakistan Rangers on the other side.

Clockwise from top: The Independence Day parade on the Attari-Wagah border is attended by over 2,000 people, largely villagers from the Attari village and tourists; The Jallianwala Bagh memorial was designed by American architect Benjamin Polk and inaugurated by President Rajendra Prasad on April 13, 1961

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Nehru in Delhi and AllahabadConservation architect Abha Narain Lambah, who restored

Teen Murti Bhawan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s home in the country’s capital, describes it as a “repository with memories of both the independence struggle and the nation building that followed”. This stately home is a rich archive of photographs, documents, diaries and personal e ects of India’s rst Prime Minister. The bungalow takes its name from the three statues of soldiers from the Indian princely state that stand guard at a roundabout close by. Photographs, newspaper articles, letters and documents spread across two levels of the Bhawan trace Nehru’s childhood, the early days of the Congress Party, and the early years of Independence. A Gothic chamber on the second level recreates the midnight session of the Indian Parliament on August 14, 1947, through a video of Nehru’s speech playing on loop, and through photographs.

Wandering through Anand Bhawan in Allahabad, where Nehru

grew up, is an enticing proposition: peppered across the house are ancient vases belonging to the family, still lled with fresh owers. The imposing library has stu ed leather chairs, and on the shelves are books on the French Revolution, on democracy written by British authors which probably inspired him, as well as a complete set of The Arabian Nights. This library is where the Congress Working Committee often met to discuss their strategies in the pre-Independence era. Colonial-era furniture from Maple & Co in London sits next to charkhas belonging to the family and sarees woven out of coarse khadi. Nehru’s niece, the famous author Nayantara Sahgal, described the crowds climbing up the verandahs after their ritualistic dip in the Ganga-Jamuna con uence during Magh Mela, just to meet him. Also in Allahabad is the Swaraj Bhawan, a bungalow with Italian balustrades, a central courtyard and oral patterned oors, which served as a home to the Nehru family, and which is where Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal’s father, held meetings to form the Indian National Congress.

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This library at Anand Bhawan in Allahabad-where Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India's rst Prime Minister-grew up, was the venue for Indian National Congress's initial meetings

A rare photograph of Indira Gandhi with her rst born, Rajiv, and her father at Anand Bhawan

Indira Gandhi and Pandit Nehru with America's First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy on the lawns of Teen Murti Bhavan in 1962, during her goodwill tour to India

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Sabarmati Ashram, GujaratThe spartan Sabarmati Ashram perfectly captures the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of frugal living and non-violence. The Mahatma’s residence for 12 years, it was from this ashram that he led the Dandi March or the Salt Satyagraha in 1930 to protest against the taxes imposed on salt by the British

government. While Hriday Kutir, the house in which Gandhi lived, exhibits his personal possessions like his now-recognisable round glasses as well as his charkha, a museum designed by architect Charles Correa houses the Mahatma’s message to his countrymen, photographs, letters and quotations as well as archives containing almost 34,000 letters to and from Gandhi. Among the letters is an envelope simply addressed to ‘Mahatma Gandhi, jahan ho wahan, Wardha’ (Mahatma Gandhi, Wherever he is, Wardha). The letter is marked ‘Express Delivery’ and did manage to reach its destination, as is obvious. The ashram, which turned 100 in June this year, is today a haunt for a lot of young people. I have seen them working on their laptops in the lush green grounds of the ashram, feeding the squirrels, strolling through Hriday Kunj, Gandhiji’s house. The 65-year-old caretaker Mani Gandhi told me that several weddings have been solemnised in the Shiv temple within the ashram, especially between young people from di erent castes.

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United Co� ee House, DelhiBreaking away from monuments and memorials, let one of your stops on this Independence trail be the United Co� ee House at Connaught Place, which enjoys cult status due to the sheer political clout it once wielded. This is where comrades, socialists and Congresswallas gathered to discuss politics over steaming cups of co� ee in the pre- and post-independence phase. UCH, in fact, has high-ceilings with trimmings of blue, gold murals and Viennese chandeliers. While it has been restored, Akash Kalra, the grandson of the man who built it, says this 75-year-old co� ee house continues to look much like it did that many years ago. Lala Hansraj Kalra set up UCH, Delhi’s rst western-style café in Connaught Place, the city’s commercial centre, in 1942. The co� ee house was said to be the haunt of

Pa ndit Nehru, Sarojini Naidu and Bipin Pal, besides a host of other leaders.

What makes UCH such a landmark in Lutyens’ Delhi today is its culinary inheritance. It was the rst co� ee house to have a multi-cuisine menu — Indian, European and Continental. It was the brand that, perhaps, introduced fusion cooking to Indians. The signature Tomato Fish is a creation of Bengali cooks — the Gomes dadas and the Rosarios — who had mastered their craft in Calcutta’s posh clubs. The sh, along with cheese balls, introduced Indians to subtly avoured cuisine that was never a part of our culinary heritage. Its menu continues to feature Nehru’s favourite Cona Co� ee, a black co� ee which still retains its characteristic bold aroma and punch, and Keema Samosa, with a strong fragrance of whole spices that have been toasted and bruised.

The recently restored United Co� ee House in Connaught Place, among Delhi's rst co� ee houses, was an adda for Congress and communist leaders in pre-independence and post-independence India, including Pundit Nehru


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It was fairly early in the morning, and the rest of Ahmedabad city was yet to wake up. The morning sun shed a warm, golden light on everything in its path, especially on the Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir in the heart of the old city. There were just a smattering of devotees in the temple, and everything was quiet save for the occasional ringing of the temple bell.

The temple itself was stunningly beautiful, with its white and pale pastel facade studded with carvings and relief work. But as much as the temple was the cynosure of all eyes, it served as

another landmark: the start of the Ahmedabad heritage walk organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Foundation for Conservation and Research of Urban Traditional Architecture (CRUTA) and spearheaded by a clutch of volunteers.

Inside a tiny first-floor room on the periphery of the temple, accessed by a flight of narrow, dark stairs, the day’s volunteer gave a short history of Ahmedabad against the backdrop of a short film. The city was established on the ancient site of Ashaval and Karnavati, on the banks of the Sabarmati River in the beginning of the 15th century by

A queen among citiesHidden in the centre of Ahmedabad, behind towering buildings and wide roads, is the old city with lovely housing clusters, markets, old temples and a history that goes back a few centuries, which prompted the UNESCO to award Ahmedabad, India’s first World Heritage City tag.

By Anita Rao Kashi

Visitors admire the architecture and carved walls of Adalaj Ki Vav, a famous traditional stepwell, in Ahmedabad

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rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. It was later ruled by the Mughals and the Marathas before becoming one of the major centres of the Independence movement. As a result, the city was home to some exquisite Hindu and Jain temples as well as Islamic monuments.

He ended with a brief outline of the structure of the walk, and our motley bunch

stepped out for a closer look at the temple. It actually seemed rather apt since the temple was a microcosm of the city and the state’s history and encompassed so many influences. It was both imposing and impressive, but it was the myriad influences that were fascinating. Almost 200 years old, it was built in a mix of Indian, British and Mughal architectural styles, and stood on land donated by the British. The facade was filled with beautiful and colourful engravings and sculptures, which continued on the columns, walls, beams and ceiling inside. There were depictions of people and dancers dressed in traditional Rajasthani and Maharashtrian style as well as birds, animals, leaf and plant motifs. There was even a political statement: an

engraving portraying the first Indian war of Independence in 1857.

Despite the constant flow of humanity, it was also a serene and calm place. In contrast, just outside the temple, the streets teemed with humanity. Streets radiated in all directions, crowded with narrow buildings abutting each other. They were filled with pushcarts hawking such eclectic fare as fruits, vegetables, snacks, tea, terracotta lamps and a myriad other things. The guide led us through one of them, deftly skirting passers-by, vehicles and sundry animals.

The street turned a corner, and suddenly we were in one of old town Ahmedabad’s iconic features, the pol. Pronounced p-o-l-e, simply put,

it was a tiny neighbourhood and at first glance, seemed to be without any plan. There were clusters of houses of all sizes and shapes, with narrow streets and passages running off in all directions. At the centre of it all was a courtyard with a temple, a community well and a chabutara or bird feeder. It looked like a world unto itself, self-contained and protected. And just how protected was revealed momentarily.

The guide said Ahmedabad’s pols, each with their own distinct name,

FactfileAhmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and is located adjacent

to the state capital Gandhinagar.

The heritage walk: Walk in wonder

The heritage walk is organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal

Corporation in association with the Foundation for

Conservation and Research of Urban Traditional Architecture

(CRUTA) and is led by volunteers. It starts at 8 am

from Swaminarayan Mandir in Kalupur and ends at 10.30 am. Tickets are priced at Rs 50 per person for Indians and Rs 100

for foreigners.

Brightly decorated Burmese teak archways in the Shri Swaminarayan

temple in Kalupur

The central gateway leading to the two-hundred-year old Shri Swaminarayan temple in Kalupur, in the old city

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came up sometime in the early 18th century and evolved within communities as a defence structure. They had secret passages and hiding places known only to the people of the pol and were still in use. Typically, when they were established, a pol contained people of the same caste, religion or vocation, but over the centuries the composition had obviously changed, the concept however, lived on. Each pol had distinctive features, which made for a fascinating walk around. At

Lambeshwar Ni Pol, named after a Jain temple, the old wooden doors and carvings were mesmerising. In another, a bright green bird feeder, perched on a column, caught my attention, and I was struck by the ingrained sensitivity towards other creatures.

Hidden in nooks and corners, I also found little shrines and temples, almost like tabernacles, dedicated to various gods and goddesses. At Kharakua ni Pol, literally saltwater well, the motifs were distinctly British and European, indicating the influences that had swept in with colonisation. But I was most fascinated with Kuawalo Khancho, which was filled with houses built in different

architectural styles. So, there was traditional Gujarati vernacular next to Maratha, flanked by colonial and even Persian styles. It was a bit surreal.

If the pols were themselves interesting, they also contained within them interesting structures such as the Kala Ramji Mandir, a 400-year-old temple that looked almost like a house and was among the few haveli mandirs where the temple also doubled as a residence. It looked like a modest house from outside, but inside, there was a small courtyard behind which stood the main sanctorum adorned with elaborately carved pillars and parapets. However, the unique part, and from where it got its epithet, was of the main deity, of Lord Ram in the sitting posture carved in black marble.

Among all the houses, it was the Harkunvar Sethani ni Haveli which stood out. It was an exquisite house with a beautiful

facade, and elaborate wooden carvings on the brackets, pillars and doors. Just a few hundred metres from this house was the Fernandes Bridge, built in the late 19th century by the British under which the city’s large book market was just coming to life. The road under the bridge suddenly opened into a larger road on which stood the old Ahmedabad stock exchange, a regal building with intricate detailed work on the windows and facade.

The road further led to Manek Chowk, the city’s largest market, and it was nowhere near as chaotic and noisy as it would normally be during

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A traditional trade house or "haveli" in the old town

View of the Sabarmati riverfront




the day. Traders were just opening their establishments and vehicular traffic was still a trickle. A flower trader was doing brisk business, while strong aromas wafted from a shop selling spices, condiments and assorted eatables.

The sun was already blazing down despite the early hour, and it was uncomfortably hot. But we had just one last stop and we rounded the corner from the market to enter the sprawling grounds of the mosque. Whatever noise and chaos ruled the streets, however little, fell away inside the compound in the middle of which stood the almost 600-year-old

yellow sandstone Jama Masjid. It was eye-catching with stunning multiple domes, arches and a multitude of pillars with carvings of motifs and patterns.

As the group dispersed and the guide went his way, images and freeze-frames from the previous couple of hours crowded my head. It seemed like I had travelled back in time and across milieus in a couple of hours and had gotten a rare glimpse into Ahmedabad’s soul. It was rich, colourful, and packed with so much history that the UNESCO World Heritage City tag seemed to sit so aptly on its shoulders.

Ahmedabad’s heritage city statusWith a history going back over 600 years, Ahmedabad is among the oldest cities in the country. The walled city was chosen for the UNESCO World Heritage City tag over Mumbai and Delhi. It joins more than 280 cities around the world and is the first Indian city to get this honour. Among the things that might have tipped the balance in its favour are the 25 ASI protected monuments, community neighbourhoods called ‘pol ’, and its association with Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom movement.

The UNESCO describes Ahmedabad as “The walled city of Ahmedabad, founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, presents a rich architectural heritage from the Sultanate period, notably Bhadra citadel, the walls and gates of the Fort city and numerous mosques and tombs as well as important Hindu and Jain temples of later periods. The urban fabric is made up of densely-packed traditional houses (pols) in gates traditional streets (puras) with characteristic features such as bird feeders, public wells and religious institutions. The city continued to flourish as the capital of the state of Gujarat for six centuries, up to the present.”

Jama Mosque, the great mosque in the old city

The historic gate at the market of the old city


GO TRAVEL | LADAKH


Most people, who visit Ladakh and its capital Leh, are quite content with visiting its lakes, or driving up to

the passes that surround Leh. Some might even venture as far as Nubra. There’s of course nothing wrong with it. All of these places are magical in their own right. But recently I took the less travelled road, and found myself among the Brokpas, who, it is said, are the last Aryans in the Himalayas. Actually, there are various theories that are associated with the Brokpas. Some believe they came from Gilgit in Pakistan; another theory says that they are descendants of Alexander’s army. Irrespective of who they are, or where they come from, they are a hardy, graceful people. Here are some snapshots of the time I spent among them, in the villages of Garkon, Hanu and Dha, some 160km from Leh.

Among the BrokpasNobody really knows who they are, but the Brokpas, or the last Aryans of Ladakh, are a hardy, graceful people. Text and photographs by Purvi Kamaliya

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As time passes by, only the elderly Brokpa ladies can be seen wearing the traditional attire and caps embellished with flowers

Dolkar, a Brokpa child,

at Garkon village. Unlike the Ladakhis,

who have Tibeto-Mongol features, the

Brokpas have Indo-Aryan features

A Brokpa woman

wearing traditional silver ornaments

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Brokpa ladies off to the monasteries

The ladies of Ladakh

are superheroes. They work on the farm, do

household chores and maintain livestock. A few of them even run

homestays

The old stone houses of Hunderman have been converted into artefact galleries with the help Ajaz Munshi, in association with the ROOTS organisation

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Five great travel essentials

Zebronics Eternity Bluetooth headphonesIf you are into Bluetooth headphones, you ought to take a good look at Zebronics’ Eternity. The Eternity is a classy-looking headphone that delivers powerful, crisp and balanced sound. With crystal-clear highs, deep bass, and an incredibly detailed mid-range, it can bring your entire music library alive with impressive realism and without distortion. The headphone, which is equipped with a 40mm driver unit and a 10-metre range, has a great battery life of about 5 hours, with 200 hours of stand-by. And should you run out of battery, its also has a wired mode. The headset has dedicated media controls that let you pause/play, change tracks and adjust the volume via its touch sensitive controls. The headphone features a built-in mic function, and is available in a range of colours, including silver, gold and rose gold.

Eye-fi Pro X2 Wi-fi SD CardYou don’t need the camera cable or the card reader or even the computer if you got the Eye-fi Pro X2 Wi-fi SD card. What is that? Well, the Eye-fi’s USP is that it makes uploading snaps from the camera damn easy. What it does is hook up directly with a mobile device by creating its own Wi-Fi network, and it does just about anywhere. So, active the Eye-fi, turn on your computer, and you photos are instantly saved on the machine. Around Rs 9,000 for 16GB.

Kodak EktraA 21MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera — how does that sound? And priced around Rs 20,000. Kodak, the company that once made handy and capable cameras, has just released its Ektra smartphone, which, it claims, is the first ever camera-first smartphone. At the heart of the phone is a 21-megapixel fast focus camera sensor with f2.0 aperture, and a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus PDAF and f2.2 aperture. The custom built camera app is controlled by an intuitive haptic touch, SLR-style Scene Selection Dial, where adjustments are made in real time via a range of settings including HDR, Landscape, Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night-time, Panorama and Bokeh, alongside a Smart Auto mode which auto-selects the best conditions for your photographs. The camera uses fancy night shot tech to enable you to get smart pics in the dark, and ships with editing software from Snapseed. And yes, it’s also a phone that runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), which can do everything a phone priced twice as much can.

Bose SoundLink RevolveThe SoundLink Revolve is a wireless speaker — a pint-sized one, if we may add — that packs a huge punch. Bose claims that the speaker delivers 360-degree sound, and they are not too off the mark. The Revolve comes with an aluminium body and is water-resistant. It delivers up to 12 hours of play time, and you can pair two speakers together for stereo or party-mode playback, as well as multi-connect to two devices. The Revolve is equipped with an efficient transducer, dual passive radiators and an omnidirectional acoustic deflector. What that means is great sound all the time. Do pick one up and drop it into your duffel bag the next time you head out. Rs 20,000.

Apple Airport ExpressIf you hold a grudge — and you are justified of course — against hotels that provide only one-device connectivity in rooms, get your hands on the Airport Express. Apple’s travel router is ace when it comes to connecting to existing Wifi networks, and helps you set up your own private Wifi network. The device is equipped with nearly every feature you’d expect in a router, incluing port forwarding, NAT, VPN pass-through and compatibility with all existing Wi-Fi standards. The best thing is it’s damn easy to set up.

Make sure you carry these gizmos with you the next time you head

out of town. By Raj Rao

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GO FINANCE | GST


GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) has been dubbed as a game-changer by the Indian government. Irrespective of whether you are an

investor, consumer, manufacturer or a service provider, post GST your indirect tax liability would be different from what it was before. As a consumer, you are set to experience change in prices of many commodities and services now. If you are a travel enthusiast, it’s time to reassess your expenses post GST because cost of hotel bills, restaurant charges, drinks, entertainment services and travel insurance may be different now. Let us figure out how GST would impact your travel plans and expenses related to it.

Change in airfareIn the pre-GST period, the service tax on airfare was 5.6% for economy class and 8.4% for business class. Under GST, an economy class ticket will get cheaper with tax at 5%, whereas a business class ticket will be more expensive with new tax rate being at 12%. Airlines may lose the benefit of input tax credit on turbine fuels for which they earlier used to get the Cenvat credit, as now it is kept out of GST. The chances that airlines would increase ticket rates are lower due to high competition in this market.

GST and the travellerHow will GST impact your travel and holidays? Adhil Shetty does the number-crunching.

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GST on hotel staysThe GST rate on hotels comes under four slabs. Hotels and lodges with room rent below Rs 1000 are exempted from tax; hotels with room rent between Rs 1000 and Rs 2500 are levied a 12% tax, hotels with room rent between Rs 2500 and Rs 7500 will now be taxed at 18% and hotel with room rent above Rs 7500 would be taxed at 28%. Hotels will also be eligible to get the input tax credit benefit after GST.

Under the previous tax regime, hotels couldn’t get input tax credit across VAT and central taxes, but now they will get it seamlessly. The tax rate varied from state to state due to different VAT rates.

In the pre-GST model, hotels were subjected to VAT, service tax and luxury tax. GST will subsume all the taxes and reduce the tax compliance difficulties for the hotel industry.

If you are planning to stay in an affordable hotel, then you have all the reasons to cheer up because it would be affordable on your pocket too post GST. If your choice is a 3-star hotel, then, too, you may need to pay a lesser amount, as rooms in most of these hotels are priced between Rs 2500 and Rs 7500. If your choice is a 5-star, then the impact could be mixed because such hotels may compensate you in terms of better service.

GST on eating outThe tax implication on the restaurant could reduce the bill that you would need to pay when you are dining while travelling. With the benefit of input tax credit, restaurants may reduce the prices of items. So, while you travel and dine out, you may save some money in comparison to the previous tax system.

GST on drinksWhile travelling, staying hydrated is important. Non-flavoured i.e. plain mineral drinking water is taxed at 18% under the GST system. Alcohol is kept out of GST, but state governments would continue to levy VAT as per the decided rate. Aerated drinks, including soft drinks, would now be taxed at

28%. Similarly, tea and coffee are taxed at 5%, which is lower than the previous effective rate.

Travel insuranceTravel insurance under the GST will be 3% higher. Earlier, there was a 15% service tax, but now GST will be charged at 18%.

Credit cardsEarlier, 15% service tax was charged on some of the credit card services such as on the processing charge, interest, issuance, renewal, etc. Now, GST at 18% would be charged. So, if your total monthly service tax payment used to be around Rs 100, then under GST it would be Rs 103 i.e. 3% higher.

Phone and internet billPhone and internet bill is an important component when you make a travel plan. Earlier, phone and internet services were at 15% service tax, but under the GST it is taxed at 18%. As a prepaid customer, if you used to get Rs 839 on a recharge of Rs 1000, then under GST you’ll only get Rs 822.

Cab bookings to cost lessCab bookings will cost you marginally less post GST, as the tax rate has come down to 5% from the previous rate of 6%.

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GO SPOTLIGHT |

HPL: Powering AheadHPL Electric & Power is an established electric equipment manufacturing firm that manufactures a diverse range of equipment, including meter solutions, switchgear, lighting equipment and wires and cables. It caters to both consumers and institutional customers. The company had the largest share for electricity energy meters in the country in fiscal 2015; the widest portfolio, and the fifth

largest market share for LED lamps. (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report, February 2016). It has a pan-India presence, and the brand was registered in 1975. Its products are available through a 2700-strong network of authorised dealers and distributors. The company also supplies products to power utilities, which primarily includes supply of meters under direct contractual

arrangements to electricity boards and power distribution companies, as well as through project contractors. It also operates in the residential and commercial building space. HPL’s focus on research and development has helped it stay abreast of technological developments.

It has two in-house research and development centres, in Haryana and Gurgaon, and it also operates two tool rooms at the centres. The tool rooms are used for making prototypes, followed by tools that are used to ensure efficient moulding. The data for its tool rooms is generated using computer-aided design (“CAD”) software and computer numerical control (“CNC”) machines. HPL currently owns and operates seven manufacturing facilities located across the states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. All its manufacturing facilities have been accredited with management system certificates for compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

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Times Higher Education UK ranks Apeejay Stya among world’s bestThe UGC-recognised Apeejay Stya University (ASU)was recently named as the only Indian university among six international upcoming university by Times Higher Education U.K. 2017. The Young University Rankings 2017 of the prestigious Times Higher Education focuses on notable new universities worldwide, and the latest recognition is another feather in the cap of the university. It has been adjudged ‘Great Place to Study in India’ by Skill Tree Knowledge Consortium at House of Commons, UK this year, as also twice earlier. It has also been recognised and awarded as the ‘Best Innovative University’ by the ASSOCHAM Education Summit cum Excellence Awards 2016. ASU was also recognised as the most innovative Private University at the ninth BBC Knowledge

& DNA Innovative Education Leadership Awards, 2017. The School of Engineering & Technology of ASU has been recognised as the ‘Most Promising Institution in India’ by Jagran Josh, 2017.

ASU was set up by Dr. Stya Paul, the eminent industrialist, educationist, philanthropist and freedom fighter, and steering it forward is his daughter, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Co-Founder & Chancellor of the university. Wearing the twin hats of an industrialist and an educationist, Mrs Berlia is the co-promoter and President of Apeejay Stya, and Svrán Group, an international diversified conglomerate. She is also the chairperson of the Apeejay Education Society, which runs 24 schools and higher education institutions across the country.Apeejay Stya University has signed MoUs with many international institutions to provide global exposure to its students and its world-class faculty. Mr. Aditya Berlia, Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor of ASU, is an alumnus of Stanford University and Harvard Business School. ASU has a truly global campus with students from over 15 countries. Campus life at ASU exudes a cultural vibrancy and myriad extra-curricular pursuits. The university also has state-of-the-art sports facilities, and spacious, affodable boys’ and girls’ hostels within the campus. Its Corporate Resource Centre provides a dynamic platform for engagement with industry. It has initiated an ‘Industry Mentorship’ programme that engages industry leaders as mentors for students. Its excellent placement record is testimony to the value and credibility of the university among multinational companies and leading corporate houses.

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GO SHOP | ON THE SHELF

Classy Closet from Home StudioYou have bought your designer labels, your outfits that reflect high street fashion, picked up accessories to create an ensemble, and you have shoes from your last trip abroad but wouldn’t it be great to have a space befitting all these fashionable outfits? A closet that has a separate space for each one and every one of your items? If that is indeed the case, you ought to take a look at Home Studio’s beautifully designed, expansive walk-in closet that not just offers a space for everything in your wardrobe, and then some more. The well thought out closet comes in eight finishes and eight colours, and can be designed according to the size of your space in as many ways as you can imagine. Price depends on the size of the room and finish. For more info, log on to homestudio.com

Hrithik Roshan is Zebronics brand ambassadorZebronics, a brand that has made commendable strides in peripherals, consumer electronics and surveillance over the past 20 years, recently announced Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador. According to the brand, Roshan exemplifies its philosophy of marrying technology with style, and of always striving for perfection. Speaking on the association, Rajesh Doshi, Director, Zebronics said, “Hrithik Roshan is undoubtedly the indisputable choice for our brand. He is a versatile actor with youthful enthusiasm and positive inspiration, and teaming up with him will bring new vigour to the brand.” Commenting on his coming on board as the brand ambassador for Zebronics, Roshan said, “It’s amazing to see how Zebronics has grown, tailoring solutions for the dynamic lives of today’s generation. Apart from my love for acting, music drives me to do more and what better fit than Zebronics which is now synonymous with quality audio products in India.”

Red Carpet Collection by Shirts from CD Red Carpet Collection will always guarantee that you are the centre of attention. The well-fitted, chic and high quality shirts are the ones to have, regardless of whether you are attending an awards event, or receiving an award. The range includes shirts from Italian linen and blended fabric, and the cuts are real sharp. Prepare to be noticed. Shop online at www.cdshirts.com or walk into The Charagh Din Store at 64, Wodehouse Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 or call 91 22 61522300. Follow CD on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cdshirts

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GO TAROT | ON THE CARDS


SCORPIO

This month, the energies of the Wheel of Fortune turn in your favour. In business you will have good returns, and at work, a win-win situation. Expect happiness and harmony in personal relationships and on the health front. Time to implement the workout regime to remain in shape.Lucky days: Sunday, SaturdayLucky colours: maroon, grey

LIBRA The Hermit says you may incur losses on investments, so be careful of expansion plans in business ventures until the 17th. At work those employed can expect true rewards around the 20th. A past relationship that was left unresolved may be revived. Minor health problems may cause worries; try holistic methods of relaxation and take a vacation with family and friends.Lucky days: Monday, FridayLucky colours: red, grey

VIRGO

This month, for most Virgos, things are on the upswing and your finances should improve with a stroke of good luck. A challenging work situation becomes much easier to handle, as everything turns in your favour. A good time for gatherings and social activities. Some travel is on the cards.Lucky days: Thursday, TuesdayLucky colours: black, yellow

LEO

This month you will become independent and try to discover what truly matters to you. Career-wise, apply your abilities diligently and acquire expertise in a particular area of work. After the 15th, most of your past endeavours and hard work will definitely pay, and you will feel extremely proud of it. There won’t be much time for rest, so you need to stick closely to your priorities.Lucky days: Monday, SundayLucky colours: green, blue

CANCER The next quarter will be challenging and revenues may dip further, so look for financial security and stay put. At work you will see faster progress and signs of recognition for your past efforts. An excellent month for students to pursue their interest in foreign degrees and programmes.Lucky days: Wednesday, SundayLucky colours: green, white

TAURUS

This month you will realise what truly matters to you, become independent and focus on your ambitions. At work, you will lead your team through the minefield of business decisions. Your hard work will pay off in the coming months.Lucky days: Monday, WednesdayLucky colours: brown, pink


WHAT’S ON THE CARDSWhat will August be like? See what the cards foretell with Bhuvana Shridhar

ARIES

This month your clear focus on growth plans, profitability and returns can derive immense benefits. Those employed, can expect an uptick around the 20th and it will result in hike in salary and a bump up in designation. However, be careful of health related problems.Lucky days: Tuesday, Monday

Lucky colours: purple, saffron

GEMINI

The energies of the Magician visiting your house of employment suggest that some work related challenges are foreseen. But despite the odds, you can achieve excellent results. You may even travel with your office colleagues to market your purpose. Lucky days: Tuesday, FridayLucky colours: blue, black

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PISCES

Focus on developing the right attitude and values, analytical as well as out-of-the box thinking. After the 16th, it is a good time to rethink about the capital needs of your existing business. Vacation with family to ancient monasteries and places of pilgrimage.Lucky days: Thursday, FridayLucky colours: pink, black

AQUARIUS

There could be monetary loss and some hardship, therefore decision making within the stipulated time would be a challenge. After the 26th, any asset-liability mismatch needs to be taken care of. There might be a misunderstanding with your partner, but bridge the gap with compassion.Lucky days: Monday, WednesdayLucky colours: white, yellow

SAGITTARIUS

An excellent month for business and joint ventures, as most of your projects will be successful. Partners will be supportive and generous. For those employed, success is likely but assertive measures are needed to ease things out. The 4th, 6th and 15th are good days to plan new ventures, personal commitments and redecorate your home.Lucky days: Thursday, SundayLucky colours: blue, brown

CAPRICORN

The Sun indicates some sudden changes in business ventures. Operational excellence may be required to brace the storm, specially after the 17th. Be wise, choose systematic investment in property, shares and joint ventures. End of the month is a good time to vacation with family and friends.Lucky days: Friday, SaturdayLucky colours: mauve, white

Bhuvana Shridhar is a tarot reader and numerologist based in Delhi. Contact : [email protected]

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GO PASSION | PLANE-SPOTTING

Just plane lovePlane-spotting is a growing hobby in the country. We speak to two Mumbaikars who

exemplify the passion behind this engaging, fun hobby

Just as there are people passionate about cars or watches, there are aviation enthusiasts who take their passion a notch higher, known as planespotters. Planespotters, a small but growing community of aviation geeks, often found with cameras in and around the airport to catch a glance of aircraft and with the latest aviation news at their fingertips.

Among these are Bhavya Soni and Utkarsh Thakkar, who at a very early age became drawn to airplanes. Soni says “The window in my study room at home overlooked the approach path for Runway 27 at the Mumbai airport. That’s where it all began.”

Soni, who instagrams at @planepictures_india, has over 22,000 followers and began capturing planes with a mobile phone camera has now set his sights on becoming a pilot.

Like him, Thakkar, has turned to planespotting as a hobby. His love for airplanes began when he would accompany his father in and around his residential complex to watch aircraft taking off and coming into Mumbai. These included the arrival of jetliners such as the Boeing 777, Airbus A380 or aircraft with special livery. Ask him any questions about any airline and he would quip with an answer that will baffle even airline veterans with great confidence.

Bhavya Soni@planepictures_india

Utkarsh Thakkar@vimanspotter

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The all new Kids MealTo bring smiles and joy to their innocent faces at 30,000 feet, GoAir has introduced special Smart Kid Meal bag exclusively for our little flyers. The specially crafted meal comes with an attractive custom-designed aircraft shaped bag with a snack, juice, cake and chocolate to enjoy in-flight. The Smart Kid Meal is priced at Rs 400 and can be pre-booked on the GoAir website.

New mobile appPassengers who fly GoAir have more reasons to cheer as the airline recently upgraded its mobile app for iPhone and Android, making it easier for customers to make travel plans on the go. Booking flights , selecting seats, pre-booking refreshments and availing special offers is now just a touch away. Stay tuned for some exciting offers available exclusively on our mobile app.

Say hello to the Smart SnackGoAir recently launched the Smart Snack, a scrumptious quick bite, juice and dessert for “millennials on the GO”. The Smart Snack comes in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and is wholesome as well as light on the pocket. This is a one-of-a-kind value deal priced at just Rs 149 for the vegetarian option and Rs 169 for the non-vegetarian option.

Connecting Mumbai & Kolkata Daily, DirectGoAir has introduced its first daily, direct Flight on the Mumbai - Kolkata route effective 28th July 2017. With this connectivity, passengers can now plan their trip for the forthcoming Durga Puja festival during the period of Navaratri. Further, the late night departures give flexibility to our business travellers who can finish their work during the day and take a return flight at night. Our leisure travellers can also connect to Leh, Goa and other holiday destinations from Mumbai.

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About me: I am a simple, honest person.What makes me happy: Spending time with my loved ones.My inspiration: My mom.My passion: Is to earn a name.My motto in life: To be someone people will always remember.GoAir to me is: Success.All-time favourite movie: Tarzaan The Wonder Car.

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