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FEATURED EVENT DESTINATION - ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI ISTANBUL The Tamarind Global Newsletter JUNE 2015 After eight years of its inception, Tamarind has grown and diversified into an entity that encompasses a broader spectrum of activities and avenues. With strategically launched new verticals that synergise with our core competence in the hospitality and destination management space, Tamarind has forayed into Events, Mice, Weddings and an Online presence. The tag of GLOBAL represents the arena that Tamarind covers, with activities in destinations all over the globe. We thank you for your support over the last few years, and are confident that our relationship will continue to strengthen through this new phase of Tamarind’s growth! With the object of defining our evolved avatar in a visual sense, a rebranding exercise has been undertaken, resulting in a brand new corporate identity and logo. Our brand identity is now represented by a simple sphere enclosed in parentheses. The look is clean, simple and corporate. The actual sphere depicts completeness in its simplest form, while being a symbol of the globe that we operate in. Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait In Turkey. The Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. İstanbul's strategic locaon has aracted many a marauding army over the centuries. The Greeks, Persians, Romans and Veneans took turns ruling before the Oomans stormed into town and decided to stay – physical reminders of their various tenures are found liered across the city. The city is richly endowed ith a cultural diversity that it retains to this day. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egypan obelisks remain. The iconic Byzanne Hagia Sophia features a soaring dome and Chrisan mosaics. The magnificently decorated imperial mosques to be seen here are architectural triumphs that together form one of the world's great skylines. In a previous life, the grandiose Çırağan, which is situated on the European shores of the Bosporous, was a residence for Ooman sultans. The numerous royals and heads of state staying at the Çırağan Palace are connuing a long tradion: in a previous life, this grandiose property on the European side of the Bosphorus was a residence for sultans. The regal feeling is most pronounced in the Palace suites, whose vaulted ceilings, elegant anques and texles evoke the opulence of the Ooman Era. Guest rooms overlook either the Bosphorus or Yıldız Park, formerly a hunng forest for the sultans. On- site dining opons include Tug˘ra, whose classic Turkish cuisine is considered among Istanbul’s finest (the terrace is a favorite spot for romanc meals). All restaurants and many rooms have sweeping views of the Turkish metropolis and stretch out across the Straits toward Asia. WORLD'S LARGEST HOLIDAY INN TO OPEN IN MAKKAH The world's largest Holiday Inn hotel will soon be established in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia as Inter-Connental Hotels Group (IHG) signed an agreement with Al Majd Al Arabiah Al Tayseer on 1 June. Spread across five towers, it comprises 5,154 rooms which will open in phases. The first two towers, consisng of 1,650 rooms, are expected to open to guests by this year end. Located at a distance of 900 m, Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will offer guests privileged view of the Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (The Grand Mosque). PALLADIUM HOTEL IN MUMBAI TO BE REBRANDED AS A ST REGIS IN Q3 2015 The exisng Palladium Hotel in Mumbai is currently undergoing a rebranding and will be relaunched as the St Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. “We are very excited to bring the St Regis brand to India,” said Jim Petrus, global brand leader for St Regis. “Starwood is maintaining strong growth momentum in the region and the arrival of St Regis in Mumbai reinforces our commitment to growing our luxury porolio in this important market. “With the hotel's strategic locaon, sophiscated service and refined elegance, we look forward to offering guests an unparalleled experience true to both the desnaon and the St. Regis legacy.” FORTUNE PARK EXPANDS IN CHENNAI The new Fortune Select Grand Chennai is being posioned as an “upscale, contemporary business hotel” located on GST Road, close to the Mahindra World City area. The new property will offer 97 rooms, including nine suites, plus a business center, gym, spa, swimming pool, and a games room with snooker table. There are four F&B outlets, including the main Orchid Restaurant, the poolside Aqua Grill, the Fortune Deli and Neptune Bar & Lounge. And, for the MICE market the Fortune Select Grand Chennai offers five funcon rooms, including a 372m² ballroom, plus outdoor event space. CARNATION HOTELS TO ENTER TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Carnaon Hotels, which operates India's Lemon Tree brand, has signed an agreement to manage a new budget hotel in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Located on the city's Rockins Road, the Red Fox Hotel Tiruchirappalli will offer 70 rooms, and will now undergo a complete refurbishment by the Lemon Tree team, before reopening in October 2016. “Trichy has always been a landmark city in the history of Tamil Nadu,” said Raan Keswani, chairman of Carnaon Hotels. “It aracts a lot of leisure and business travelers. This sweet and silky fish dish, which has been cloned at restaurants all over the world, is fairly simple to make, though it's somewhat me-consuming: Nobu Matsuhisa of the Nobu restaurant empire recommends marinang the black cod in a good deal of the sake-miso marinade for 2 to 3 days. Easy Way: Let the fish marinate overnight in just enough sake and miso to coat it. TAMARIND NEWS TOP FIVE PICKS HOTEL NEWS AIRLINE NEWS BRITISH AIRWAYS DOUBLES BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR STUDENTS Brish Airways has announced double baggage allowance for students travelling from India. Students can now take all of their cherished possessions as they travel to study in the UK, Europe, US or Canada. The offer allows an extra piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg, in addion to the current checked baggage allowance of one piece of luggage for the UK and Europe, or two pieces of luggage for desnaons in the USA and Canada. The offer is valid for students from India travelling with Brish Airways between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016. AIR-INDIA OPENS MONSOON OFFER Air India will launch its monsoon offer for its domesc network from 10 - 12 July, 2015 from INR 1777 onward for travel period between 1 July and 30 September, 2015. As per the offer, travelers can fly anywhere in India and the ckets can be booked online or offline. AIR-INDIA TO FLY DELHI - COLOMBO DIRECT DAILY FROM 15 JUNE Air India will start daily direct flights between New Delhi and Colombo from 15 June. The New Delhi - Colombo flight will depart at 12:00 hrs and arrive at 15:35 hrs daily except Wednesdays. The New Delhi - Colombo will depart at 13:30 hrs and arrive at 17:15 hrs on Wednesdays. The Colombo - New Delhi flight will depart at 0820 hrs and arrive at 12:05 hrs daily. Air India will be offering aracve all-inclusive return fares starng from Rs 19,999/-. SPICEJET ADDS MORE FLIGHTS FOR SUMMER SEASON Indian LCC - SpiceJet adds services to Amritsar, Bengaluru, Dehradun and Dharamshala. SpiceJet has announced plans to mount addional flights to four Indian desnaons for the summer season. The Delhi- based low-cost carrier will increase the frequency of its service to Dharamshala, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, from seven to 13 weekly flights, while the route to Amritsar, Punjab, will double from seven to 14 weekly flights. SpiceJet will also add six more weekly flights to Dehradun, Uarakhand, taking the total frequency to 20 flights per week, and the airline's Delhi-Bengaluru route will rise from 21 to 25 weekly flights. The Amritsar, Dehradun and Dharamshala flights will be operated by SpiceJet's Bombardier Q400 aircra, while the Bengaluru route will use a Boeing 737. GLOBAL CUISINE INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons mirin 3 tablespoons sake 1/2 cup white miso paste 1/3 cup sugar Six 6- to 7-ounce skinless black cod fillets, about 1 1/2 inches thick Vegetable oil, for grilling Pickled ginger, for serving In a small saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a boil. Whisk in the miso unl dissolved. Add the sugar and cook over moderate heat, whisking, just unl dissolved. Transfer the marinade to a large baking dish and let cool. Add the fish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 400°. Heat a grill pan and oil it. Scrape the marinade off the fish. Add the fish and cook over high heat unl browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the fish onto a heavy rimmed baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, unl flaky. Transfer to plates and serve with pickled ginger BLACK COD WITH MISO INDIAN WEDDING TRADITIONS The Haldi ceremony is like an ancient Indian spa ritual. Except instead of a soothing, relaxing ambience, you have hundreds of friends and relaves singing and dancing around you! In this ceremony family members 'beaufy' the bride and groom by applying a paste of turmeric (Haldi) on their face, hands and feet. Turmeric is known to improve one's complexion and is applied seven mes on the body with fresh mango leaves, from boom to top and then top to boom. During the ceremony, kangana or sacred thread, is ed on the right wrists of the bride and groom. How to prepare this Indian Bridal Glow Mask : -Sandal wood powder -Turmeric powder -Milk, Rosewater or Almond oil to make a paste of the powders. Procedure: Mix Powders with appropriate quanty of oil, rosewater or milk to form a paste. Apply to the face and body, and keep for few minutes. Remove by rubbing off with your hands when the mixture get dry. This will help in exfoliaon process and also helps in removal of facial hair. Wash the face and enjoy fabulous baby so skin. THE HALDI, OR TURMERIC APPLICATION CEREMONY TAMARIND PROMOTION OF THE MONTH JW MARRIOTT WALNUT GROVE RESORT & SPA India offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pune, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara Marketing offices: Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Mumbai: 601, Oracle Point, 3-Gurunanak Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050, India Tel: +91-22-66802500 |Fax: +91-22-67102876 Gurgaon: 5th Floor, Building No 91, Sector – 44, Gurgaon 122003, India Tel: +91-124-4565454 | Fax: +91-124-2570337 www.tamarindglobal.com [email protected] SECLUDED ROMANTIC RESORTS IN INDIA Glenburn is a heavenly lile plantaon retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Guests are accommodated in one of the two bungalows, each comprising four suites and common areas, gardens, verandahs and terraces accessible to all our guests. The cuisine comprises a wide range of opons - from interesng local fare and tradional Indian dishes, to exoc South-East Asian delicacies. Tou can enjoy hiking, fishing, day trips to Darjeeling and Kalimpong or simply relax in the resort. The Barefoot at Havelock resort consists of 25 elegantly designed thatch tents, coages and villas complete with spacious interiors, modern amenies and ensuite bathrooms. Constructed using environmentally sensive indigenous materials, this is the first and only ecologically friendly resort in the Andaman Islands. Set exclusively amidst prisne tropical forests, you will unearth the treasures of nature, discover the tranquillity you seek and be charmed forever. Rich in colour and abundant in marine life, the warm waters surrounding Havelock coupled with its splendid clarity are a snorkelling and diving haven. GLENBURN TEA ESTATE, DARJEELING BAREFOOT RESORT, HAVELOCK ISLAND (ANDAMANS) Ladakh; the very name conjures up visions of a spectrum of stunning, vibrant colours, ancient monasteries, cobalt blue lakes, high altude passes and nomadic tribes with their Pashmina goats across an arid landscape surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Chamba Camp is a mobile luxury tented accommodaon in the beauful environs of Leh, Ladakh. Located in the quiet Thiksey Village, five short minutes from the heart of the Leh town. Relax in individually designed tents, with en- suite bathrooms, private decks, crisp linen and the services of your very own butler. Enjoy delicious family recipes, hear stories from specialists and guest travelogists over fire-lit evenings. CHAMBA CAMPS, LEH The Tamara Coorg is a calling. Something you've been searching all your life. To wa in the silence. And, in its decepve guise, listen to the sounds deep within. To discover unaccustomed pleasures. A prisne environment, a gently sloping topography, an east facing orientaon and two waterfall streams flowing through means it is the perfect retreat. Enjoy plantaon tours, nature walks, gather your own rudraksh beads on the Rudraksh Trail, try bird watching, yoga or meditaon. Accommodaon comes in Luxury Coages and Suite Coages. THE TAMARA, COORG Nestled among the most prisne mountain ranges of Kanan Devan and Bison Valley Hills, Munnar, the charming chalets of SpiceTree offer the perfect tranquillity for a genuine `mountain retreat’ with incredible views of the verdant valley below. Spicetree has 14 luxurious suites and 2 individual pool villas in the resort. The pool villas are designed for the convenience of families and people who are in need of a lile more luxury and space. The unique locaon, design, and architecture of Spicetree is such that each suite offers a wonderful view of the scenic mountains, forest, and the valley around. SPICE TREE RESORT, COORG FREE WIFI AT TAJ MAHAL Free WIFI facility will be inaugurated at the Taj Mahal next week, provided by Bhar Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is scheduled to launch the facility on 16 June. BSNL Chairman and Managing Director, Anupam Srivastava said that network installaon is complete and service will be free for the first 30 minutes. BUSES LAUNCHED FROM NORTH-EAST TO BANGLADESH The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina along with Chief Minister of West Bengal flagged off the Internaonal Bus Services between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka during Prime Minister's visit to Bangladesh. The first bus service will connect Kolkata to Agartala via Dhaka and the second will connect Dhaka, Shillong and Guwaha. The agenda is to promote greater people-to-people es and connecvity. DESTINATION NEWS Embark on a luxury retreat in the heart of India's Himalayan Mountains. The new JW Marrio Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa welcomes you with 115 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, each boasng flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet access and aached balcony. Spacious bathrooms include high-end bath amenies and bathrobes and slippers. Rejuvenate your senses at the Cedar Spa by L'Occitane or dine at one of our several onsite restaurants. Planning a family holiday? Our hotel also features Mussoorie's largest entertainment center- The Den comprising bowling alleys, gaming consoles, billiard room and more. Our 4,000 square feet of modern venue space is ideal for weddings, social gatherings and off site meengs. Finally, our locaon in Uarakhand, India, enables you to fully appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas. Refined luxury awaits you at the JW Marrio Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa. Contact us for special packages on [email protected] THE MOST AMAZING EVENTS IN THE WORLD! The Palio di Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. The Palio is a year-long strategic bale culminang in two annual events. Each and every Sienese is involved in the Palio in some way; the result of what may seem like ‘just a horse race’ is in fact glory or despair for those who live here. It has been this way since medieval mes. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The Palio held on July 2 is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, a Marian devoon parcular to Siena which developed around an icon from the Terzo Camollia. The Palio held on August 16 is named Palio dell'Assunta, in honour of the Assumpon of Mary. The race itself, in which the jockeys ride bareback, circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of dirt has been laid, three mes and usually lasts no more than 90 seconds. It is common for a few of the jockeys to be thrown off their horses while making the treacherous turns in the piazza, and indeed, it is usual to see unmounted horses finishing the race without their jockeys. INTERNATIONAL PICK OF THE MONTH-PALIO DI SIENNA The Puri Rath Yatra fesval is based around the worship of Lord Jagannath (a reincarnaon of Lords Vishnu and Krishna). It commemorates his annual visit to his birthplace, Gundicha Temple, and aunt's home along with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. This year, aer 19 years, the Jagannath Temple idols will be replaced by new ones in a ritual known as Nabakalebar (meaning "new body"). The Rath Yatra commences on July 18 and ends on July 30. Devoonal songs and prayers from the Vedas are chanted connuously outside the area where the new idols are being carved from neem wood. Once they're completed, the new idols are carried inside the inner sanctum of the temple and placed facing the old idols. When the ritual is complete, the new idols are seated on their throne. The old idols are taken to Koili Baikuntha and buried there in a sacred ceremony before dawn. It's said that if anybody sees this ceremony, apart from the priests who perform it, they will die. As a result, the state government orders a full blackout of lights in Puri on the night the ceremony is performed. Aerwards, the temple rituals recommence as normal. Flowers and new garments are given to the deies, food is offered, and pujas (worship) are performed. Unfortunately, due to me constraints, this year devotees won't be allowed inside the temple to see the new idols during the Nabajoubana Darshan. They must wait for them to be taken out in the Rath Yatra procession. INDIAN PICK OF THE MONTH-NABAKALEBAR PURI RATH YATRA
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FEATURED EVENT DESTINATION - ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI ISTANBUL
The Tamarind Global Newsletter JUNE 2015
After eight years of its inception, Tamarind has grown and diversified into an entity that encompasses a broader spectrum of activities and avenues. With strategically launched new verticals that synergise with our core competence in the hospitality and destination
management space, Tamarind has forayed into Events, Mice, Weddings and an Online presence. The tag of GLOBAL represents the arena that Tamarind covers, with activities in destinations all over the globe. We thank you for your support over the last few years, and are
confident that our relationship will continue to strengthen through this new phase of Tamarind’s growth!
With the object of defining our evolved avatar in a visual sense, a rebranding exercise has been undertaken, resulting in a brand new corporate identity and logo. Our brand identity is now represented by a simple sphere enclosed in parentheses. The look is clean, simple
and corporate. The actual sphere depicts completeness in its simplest form, while being a symbol of the globe that we operate in.
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait In Turkey. The Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. İstanbul's strategic loca�on has a�racted many a marauding army over the centuries. The Greeks, Persians, Romans and Vene�ans took turns ruling before the O�omans stormed into town and decided to stay – physical reminders of their various tenures are found li�ered across the city. The city is richly endowed ith a cultural diversity that it retains to this day. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyp�an obelisks remain. The iconic Byzan�ne Hagia Sophia features a soaring dome and Chris�an mosaics. The magnificently decorated imperial mosques to be seen here are architectural triumphs that together form one of the world's great skylines.
In a previous life, the grandiose Çırağan, which is situated on the European shores of the Bosporous, was a residence for O�oman sultans. The numerous royals and heads of state staying at the Çırağan Palace are con�nuing a long tradi�on: in a previous life, this grandiose property on the European side of the Bosphorus was a residence for sultans. The regal feeling is most pronounced in the Palace suites, whose vaulted ceilings, elegant an�ques and tex�les evoke the opulence of the O�oman Era. Guest rooms overlook either the Bosphorus or Yıldız Park, formerly a hun�ng forest for the sultans. On-site dining op�ons include Tug˘ra, whose classic Turkish cuisine is considered among Istanbul’s finest (the terrace is a favorite spot for roman�c meals). All restaurants and many rooms have sweeping views of the Turkish metropolis and stretch out across the Straits toward Asia.
WORLD'S LARGEST HOLIDAY INN TO OPEN IN MAKKAH The world's largest Holiday Inn hotel will soon be established in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia as Inter-Con�nental Hotels Group (IHG) signed an agreement with Al Majd Al Arabiah Al Tayseer on 1 June. Spread across five towers, it comprises 5,154 rooms which will open in phases. The first two towers, consis�ng of 1,650 rooms, are expected to open to guests by this year end. Located at a distance of 900 m, Holiday Inn Makkah Abraaj Al Tayseer will offer guests privileged view of the Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (The Grand Mosque).
PALLADIUM HOTEL IN MUMBAI TO BE REBRANDED AS A ST REGIS IN Q3 2015The exis�ng Palladium Hotel in Mumbai is currently undergoing a rebranding and will be relaunched as the St Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. “We are very excited to bring the St Regis brand to India,” said Jim Petrus, global brand leader for St Regis. “Starwood is maintaining strong growth momentum in the region and the arrival of St Regis in Mumbai reinforces our commitment to growing our luxury por�olio in this important market. “With the hotel's strategic loca�on, sophis�cated service and refined elegance, we look forward to offering guests an unparalleled experience true to both the des�na�on and the St. Regis legacy.”
FORTUNE PARK EXPANDS IN CHENNAI The new Fortune Select Grand Chennai is being posi�oned as an “upscale, contemporary business hotel” located on GST Road, close to the Mahindra World City area. The new property will offer 97 rooms, including nine suites, plus a business center, gym, spa, swimming pool, and a games room with snooker table. There are four F&B outlets, including the main Orchid Restaurant, the poolside Aqua Grill, the Fortune Deli and Neptune Bar & Lounge. And, for the MICE market the Fortune Select Grand Chennai offers five func�on rooms, including a 372m² ballroom, plus outdoor event space.
CARNATION HOTELS TO ENTER TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Carna�on Hotels, which operates India's Lemon Tree brand, has signed an agreement to manage a new budget hotel in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Located on the city's Rockins Road, the Red Fox Hotel Tiruchirappalli will offer 70 rooms, and will now undergo a complete refurbishment by the Lemon Tree team, before reopening in October 2016. “Trichy has always been a landmark city in the history of Tamil Nadu,” said Ra�an Keswani, chairman of Carna�on Hotels. “It a�racts a lot of leisure and business travelers.
This sweet and silky fish dish, which has been cloned at restaurants all over the world, is fairly simple to make, though it's somewhat �me-consuming: Nobu Matsuhisa of the Nobu restaurant empire recommends marina�ng the black cod in a good deal
of the sake-miso marinade for 2 to 3 days.
Easy Way: Let the fish marinate overnight in just enough sake and miso to coat it.
TAMARIND NEWS
TOP FIVE PICKS
HOTEL NEWS
AIRLINE NEWS
BRITISH AIRWAYS DOUBLES BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR STUDENTSBri�sh Airways has announced double baggage allowance for students travelling from India. Students can now take all of their cherished possessions as they travel to study in the UK, Europe, US or Canada. The offer allows an extra piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg, in addi�on to the current checked baggage allowance of one piece of luggage for the UK and Europe, or two pieces of luggage for des�na�ons in the USA and Canada. The offer is valid for students from India travelling with Bri�sh Airways between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016.
AIR-INDIA OPENS MONSOON OFFERAir India will launch its monsoon offer for its domes�c network from 10 - 12 July, 2015 from INR 1777 onward for travel period between 1 July and 30 September, 2015. As per the offer, travelers can fly anywhere in India and the �ckets can be booked online or offline.
AIR-INDIA TO FLY DELHI - COLOMBO DIRECT DAILY FROM 15 JUNE Air India will start daily direct flights between New Delhi and Colombo from 15 June. The New Delhi - Colombo flight will depart at 12:00 hrs and arrive at 15:35 hrs daily except Wednesdays. The New Delhi - Colombo will depart at 13:30 hrs and arrive at 17:15 hrs on Wednesdays. The Colombo - New Delhi flight will depart at 0820 hrs and arrive at 12:05 hrs daily. Air India will be offering a�rac�ve all-inclusive return fares star�ng from Rs 19,999/-.
SPICEJET ADDS MORE FLIGHTS FOR SUMMER SEASON Indian LCC - SpiceJet adds services to Amritsar, Bengaluru, Dehradun and Dharamshala. SpiceJet has announced plans to mount addi�onal flights to four Indian des�na�ons for the summer season. The Delhi-based low-cost carrier will increase the frequency of its service to Dharamshala, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, from seven to 13 weekly flights, while the route to Amritsar, Punjab, will double from seven to 14 weekly flights. SpiceJet will also add six more weekly flights to Dehradun, U�arakhand, taking the total frequency to 20 flights per week, and the airline's Delhi-Bengaluru route will rise from 21 to 25 weekly flights. The Amritsar, Dehradun and Dharamshala flights will be operated by SpiceJet's Bombardier Q400 aircra�, while the Bengaluru route will use a Boeing 737.
GLOBAL CUISINE
INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons mirin3 tablespoons sake1/2 cup white miso paste1/3 cup sugarSix 6- to 7-ounce skinless black cod fillets, about 1 1/2 inches thickVegetable oil, for grillingPickled ginger, for serving
In a small saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a boil. Whisk in the miso un�l dissolved. Add the sugar and cook over moderate heat, whisking, just un�l dissolved. Transfer the marinade to a large baking dish and let cool. Add the fish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 400°. Heat a grill pan and oil it. Scrape the marinade off the fish. Add the fish and cook over high heat un�l browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the fish onto a heavy rimmed baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, un�l flaky. Transfer to plates and serve with pickled ginger
BLACK COD WITH MISO
INDIAN WEDDING TRADITIONS
The Haldi ceremony is like an ancient Indian spa ritual. Except instead of a soothing, relaxing ambience, you have hundreds of friends and rela�ves singing and dancing around you!
In this ceremony family members 'beau�fy' the bride and groom by applying a paste of turmeric (Haldi) on their face, hands and feet. Turmeric is known to improve one's complexion and is applied seven �mes on the body with fresh mango leaves, from bo�om to top and then top to bo�om. During the ceremony, kangana or sacred thread, is �ed on the right wrists of the bride and groom.
How to prepare this Indian Bridal Glow Mask :
-Sandal wood powder-Turmeric powder-Milk, Rosewater or Almond oil to make a paste of the powders.
Procedure:Mix Powders with appropriate quan�ty of oil, rosewater or milk to form a paste. Apply to the face and body, and keep for few minutes. Remove by rubbing off with your hands when the mixture get dry. This will help in exfolia�on process and also helps in removal of facial hair. Wash the face and enjoy fabulous baby so� skin.
THE HALDI, OR TURMERIC APPLICATION CEREMONY
TAMARIND PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
JW MARRIOTT WALNUT GROVE RESORT & SPA
India offices: Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pune, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara
Marketing offices: Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Mumbai: 601, Oracle Point, 3-Gurunanak Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050, IndiaTel: +91-22-66802500 |Fax: +91-22-67102876
Gurgaon: 5th Floor, Building No 91, Sector – 44, Gurgaon 122003, IndiaTel: +91-124-4565454 | Fax: +91-124-2570337
SECLUDED ROMANTIC RESORTS IN INDIA
Glenburn is a heavenly li�le planta�on retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Guests are accommodated in one of the two bungalows, each comprising four suites and common areas, gardens, verandahs and terraces accessible to all our guests. The cuisine comprises a wide range of op�ons - from interes�ng local fare and tradi�onal Indian dishes, to exo�c South-East Asian delicacies. Tou can enjoy hiking, fishing, day trips to Darjeeling and Kalimpong or simply relax in the resort.
The Barefoot at Havelock resort consists of 25 elegantly designed thatch tents, co�ages and villas complete with spacious interiors, modern ameni�es and ensuite bathrooms. Constructed using environmentally sensi�ve indigenous materials, this is the first and only ecologically friendly resort in the Andaman Islands. Set exclusively amidst pris�ne tropical forests, you will unearth the treasures of nature, discover the tranquillity you seek and be charmed forever. Rich in colour and abundant in marine life, the warm waters surrounding Havelock coupled with its splendid clarity are a snorkelling and diving haven.
GLENBURN TEA ESTATE, DARJEELING
BAREFOOT RESORT, HAVELOCK ISLAND (ANDAMANS)
Ladakh; the very name conjures up visions of a spectrum of stunning, vibrant colours, ancient monasteries, cobalt blue lakes, high al�tude passes and nomadic tribes with their Pashmina goats across an arid landscape surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Chamba Camp is a mobile luxury tented accommoda�on in the beau�ful environs of Leh, Ladakh. Located in the quiet Thiksey Village, five short minutes from the heart of the Leh town. Relax in individually designed tents, with en-suite bathrooms, private decks, crisp linen and the services of your very own butler. Enjoy delicious family recipes, hear stories from specialists and guest travelogists over fire-lit evenings.
CHAMBA CAMPS, LEH
The Tamara Coorg is a calling. Something you've been searching all your life. To wa� in the silence. And, in its decep�ve guise, listen to the sounds deep within. To discover unaccustomed pleasures. A pris�ne environment, a gently sloping topography, an east facing orienta�on and two waterfall streams flowing through means it is the perfect retreat. Enjoy planta�on tours, nature walks, gather your own rudraksh beads on the Rudraksh Trail, try bird watching, yoga or medita�on. Accommoda�on comes in Luxury Co�ages and Suite Co�ages.
THE TAMARA, COORG
Nestled among the most pris�ne mountain ranges of Kanan Devan and Bison Valley Hills, Munnar, the charming chalets of SpiceTree offer the perfect tranquillity for a genuine `mountain retreat’ with incredible views of the verdant valley below. Spicetree has 14 luxurious suites and 2 individual pool villas in the resort. The pool villas are designed for the convenience of families and people who are in need of a li�le more luxury and space. The unique loca�on, design, and architecture of Spicetree is such that each suite offers a wonderful view of the scenic mountains, forest, and the valley around.
SPICE TREE RESORT, COORG
FREE WIFI AT TAJ MAHAL Free WIFI facility will be inaugurated at the Taj Mahal next week, provided by Bhar� Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is scheduled to launch the facility on 16 June. BSNL Chairman and Managing Director, Anupam Srivastava said that network installa�on is complete and service will be free for the first 30 minutes.
BUSES LAUNCHED FROM NORTH-EAST TO BANGLADESH The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina along with Chief Minister of West Bengal flagged off the Interna�onal Bus Services between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka during Prime Minister's visit to Bangladesh. The first bus service will connect Kolkata to Agartala via Dhaka and the second will connect Dhaka, Shillong and Guwaha�. The agenda is to promote greater people-to-people �es and connec�vity.
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Embark on a luxury retreat in the heart of India's Himalayan Mountains. The new JW Marrio� Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa welcomes you with 115 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, each boas�ng flat-screen televisions, high-speed Internet access and a�ached balcony. Spacious bathrooms include high-end bath ameni�es and bathrobes and slippers. Rejuvenate your senses at the Cedar Spa by L'Occitane or dine at one of our several onsite restaurants. Planning a family holiday? Our hotel also features Mussoorie's largest entertainment center- The Den comprising bowling alleys, gaming consoles, billiard room and more. Our 4,000 square feet of modern venue space is ideal for weddings, social gatherings and off site mee�ngs. Finally, our loca�on in U�arakhand, India, enables you to fully appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas. Refined luxury awaits you at the JW Marrio� Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa.
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The Palio di Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. The Palio is a year-long strategic ba�le culmina�ng in two annual events. Each and every Sienese is involved in the Palio in some way; the result of what may seem like ‘just a horse race’ is in fact glory or despair for those who live here. It has been this way since medieval �mes.
Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The Palio held on July 2 is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, a Marian devo�on par�cular to Siena which developed around an icon from the Terzo Camollia. The Palio held on August 16 is named Palio dell'Assunta, in honour of the Assump�on of Mary. The race itself, in which the jockeys ride bareback, circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of dirt has been laid, three �mes and usually lasts no more than 90 seconds. It is common for a few of the jockeys to be thrown off their horses while making the treacherous turns in the piazza, and indeed, it is usual to see unmounted horses finishing the race without their jockeys.
INTERNATIONAL PICK OF THE MONTH-PALIO DI SIENNA
The Puri Rath Yatra fes�val is based around the worship of Lord Jagannath (a reincarna�on of Lords Vishnu and Krishna). It commemorates his annual visit to his birthplace, Gundicha Temple, and aunt's home along with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. This year, a�er 19 years, the Jagannath Temple idols will be replaced by new ones in a ritual known as Nabakalebar (meaning "new body"). The Rath Yatra commences on July 18 and ends on July 30. Devo�onal songs and prayers from the Vedas are chanted con�nuously outside the area where the new idols are being carved from neem wood. Once they're completed, the new idols are carried inside the inner sanctum of the temple and placed facing the old idols. When the ritual is complete, the new idols are seated on their throne. The old idols are taken to Koili Baikuntha and buried there in a sacred ceremony before dawn. It's said that if anybody sees this ceremony, apart from the priests who perform it, they will die. As a result, the state government orders a full blackout of lights in Puri on the night the ceremony is performed. A�erwards, the temple rituals recommence as normal. Flowers and new garments are given to the dei�es, food is offered, and pujas (worship) are performed. Unfortunately, due to �me constraints, this year devotees won't be allowed inside the temple to see the new idols during the Nabajoubana Darshan. They must wait for them to be taken out in the Rath Yatra procession.
INDIAN PICK OF THE MONTH-NABAKALEBAR PURI RATH YATRA
