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CROSSING
THEKHUMBU
Three Passes Trek, Nepal

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66CROSSING
THEKHUMBU
Khumbu Valley,
Nepal
76HEADFIRST
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from around
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88RESURRECTING
THEPAST
Bataan,
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98RITUAL
BITES
Songkran,
Thailand
108SALUTING
CABINCREW
Pilot's
Perspective
112WHEN
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32 ASEAN COMPASS
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36 QUICK BITES
Green Your Plate
40 PAGETURNER
Fiction As Fact
42 MONEY MAKER
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44 PRESCRIPTION
Diet Done Right
114 OFFTHE RACK
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116 VANITY FARE
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118 JETSETTER
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124 ROUTE MAP
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20 MY AIRASIA
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46 SCORE BOARD
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Better Than Cure
48 KIDS SPACE
Talking in Code
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8. AIREEN OMAR
CEO of Malaysia AirAsia
EXPERIENCINGINDIAA very warm welcome on board!
I am happy to share my travel ex-
periences once again, and this time, it
will be about discovering India. Who
would’ve thought that after all these
years, my first visit to India was only
last September! Although my trip
was just for three days, I experienced
so much and am eager to discover
even more. Believe it or not, the high-
light of my trip was mostly the deli-
cious food I savoured!
Visakhapatnam (more popularly
known as Visag) was my first stop. It
was at this relaxing coastal city that
I enjoyed the freshest and most deli-
cious seafood I’d ever had. It was here
too that I discovered the treasure of
South Indian coffee, which is made
by mixing frothed and boiled milk
with a decoction obtained by brewing
finely ground coffee powder in a tra-
ditional Indian filter. It was so good
and South Indian coffee has become
my new favourite beverage!
From Visag, I flew to Delhi for a
meeting and had a chance to feast on
the most delicious spread of Indian
breads, from roti and naan to paratha
and dosai. I enjoyed these with an
amazing variety of chutney and cur-
ries. Honestly, I’d go back to Delhi
just to savour all of these again! I also
loved the leafy grounds of the Civil
Aviation office, where officers play
cricket with a tennis ball after work. I
was also pleasantly surprised to find
a pop-up barber along one of Delhi’s
streets too, and will never forget this
charming discovery.
Goa was my next destination, as
I was there to celebrate the launch
of the inaugural flight from Kuala
Lumpur to Goa. The narrow streets
seemed like a maze to me. I enjoyed
watching locals frolicking on the
beach and the lovely sea breeze
reminded me of Port Dickson (a
coastal town in the state of Negeri
Sembilan, Malaysia) in the early 80s.
I also thoroughly enjoyed Goan cui-
sine, which is influenced by the Por-
tuguese and mostly seafood based.
For lunch one day, I had a Goan
style pomfret curry with rice by the
beach, and it was amazing!
To those who have yet to explore
India, I strongly urge you to go check
it out now, as it is truly a unique coun-
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE
Aireen Omar doing her part
during the #GREEN24 event in
Kuala Lumpur; Aireen's travelling
Beruang (bear) in Delhi; Aireen
in Goa; Aireen (third from left)
presenting a mock cheque to
Farahida Farid, General Manager
of MAKNA; Lobster feast in Visag
try with lots of wonderful surprises.
I would like to take this oppor-
tunity to also share with you about
two causes that we, at AirAsia, are
committed to: cancer awareness and
climate change. These two causes
are very close to my heart.
Most people I know have been af-
fected by cancer in some way – lost
a loved one or even been diagnosed
with the disease themselves. Pub-
lished statistics have shown that
one out of four Malaysians are af-
fected by this deadly disease, and
more alarmingly, the World Health
Organisation has reported that new
cancer cases are expected to rise
by about 70 per cent over the next
two decades. Last year, we launched
#AirAsiaMAKNA campaign in sup-
port of the National Cancer Coun-
cil of Malaysia (MAKNA). We will
continue our efforts and we invite
you to be part of this project and
help those in need. Check out the
hashtag for more info.
The same goes for the very real
issue of climate change. Mother
Earth has been adversely affected;
apart from many adverse weather
conditions that have taken place
throughout the globe, including
natural disasters such as Typhoon
Haiyan and freak floods in Malaysia,
2015 has been officially recorded as
the hottest year in history. We can
change climate change, and it is our
responsibility to take care of the
only place we can call home, planet
Earth. As an airline, we are continu-
ously doing our part by investing
in fuel efficiency programmes, as
well as streamlining our operations
to reduce our carbon footprint and
conducting green activities across
all of our global offices. This is a
global campaign for us at AirAsia
and we are using the strength of
our network, as well as our global
brand and presence, to champion
this cause and make a difference.
We are also encouraging all of our
business partners to play their part
and participate in the project. You
can find out all about the #GREEN24
movement and how you too can
help change climate change by visit-
ing www.airasia.com/green24.
It was the need to educate that
inspired us to take up these two
causes and design initiatives to cre-
ate awareness about both issues and
educate the public. We thank you for
your attention in understanding the
causes we support, and hopefully,
this will inspire you to also do your
part in any way possible.
Here’s wishing all of you an amaz-
ing journey ahead with AirAsia and
see you on board again soon!
6 APR2016
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10. Having attended back-to-back
meetings over the past few
days, I arrived at Singapore's
Changi Airport a little tired.
Once settled on board, I
adjusted my travel pillow
comfortably, fully intending
to sleep through my flight to
Bangkok. While waiting for
take-off, I started flipping
through travel 3Sixty°, AirAsia’s
inflight magazine, and was
immediately mesmerised by
the pictures in The Macanese Table, a feature story in the January 2016 issue.
I read the history of Macanese cuisine with great interest. Macao had never
been on my list of places to visit before but after that article, I’ll definitely
be looking out for AirAsia ticket promotions to Macao. I also loved the
traditions and beautiful pictures captured in the Coming of Age feature, as
it reminded me of my trip to Japan with AirAsia in 2013. Engrossed in travel
3Sixty°, I lost track of time and reluctantly put it away only when I started
nodding off with the magazine still in hand! I would like the travel 3Sixty°
team to know how much I enjoyed your magazine, as well as the entire
flight. Thank you! ~ MICHELLE TAN
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Being a Filipino, I am proud of the
achievements of world-renowned boxing
champion and fellow countryman, Manny
Pacquiao. As such, I was delighted to see the
article entitled Sensational Sporting Moments
in your January 2016 issue. The article
featured last year’s bout between Floyd
Mayweather and Pacquiao, and I have to
agree that despite Manny's loss in that fight,
he remains an icon of strength and a crowd
favourite! I also loved your Climate Change
Control write-up in the Red Fort column
– it’s very timely in promoting activities
that not only help create public awareness
regarding the preservation of the planet and
environment, but also serve as an avenue
for like-minded people to come together
and work towards a common goal. Thank you AirAsia for the wonderful
flight as well. It was my first time flying with AirAsia and I had a superb
experience from check-in, to on board service and right up to baggage
collection upon arrival in Phuket with my family to celebrate my mum's
birthday. Congratulations as well on your 100th issue in November and
eight years of success! ~ DIANA MAGALLANO
Just got Busan for return fare RM368
(RM99x2+tax). Thank you AirAsia!
CH CHANG
Thanks AirAsia for the Valentine’s rose
gift. Keep on making people smile
IVY FREDELUCES
AirAsia...Welcome back to New Zealand!
We are thrilled to hear the news.
IPE MATHEWS
Tahniah AA & AAX!!! Make Malaysia
Proud!! See you again in March...
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@AirAsia service is very good, @
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thank you. FLONAHAKIM
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AirAsia in November. Only a short flight
but great service. Was very impressed!
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for getting me safely back to Sydney
tonight. @AirAsia Really smooth and
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My story with AirAsia… I flew with
AirAsia 6 times in 2015. Because of
AirAsia, I spend less money to travel
and visit more places in Malaysia and
Indonesia. The service in the flight is
good, the cabin crew are friendly and
look great. Hope to fly AirAsia again
soon. ISAAC
AirAsia, you are great! The first time
I went overseas I flew with AirAsia to
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and I can fly with you to different cities.
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12. THEVIEW
Cue John William’s epic
score as you board the
Disney Fantasy cruise.
Now, “a galaxy far, far
away” is closer than
you think, as fans,
including myself, have the
opportunity to live out
their Star Wars fantasy
for a day on selected
year-round Disney cruises,
which will take you from
Port Canaveral, Florida,
to Disney’s private island,
Castaway Cay Cruise
Port. I can imagine myself
heading into paradise on
this cruise where the ship
transforms into a Star
Wars wonderland that
any fan would approve
of. Safely tucked in my
suitcase would be a Jedi
Knight costume, as guests
are encouraged to dress
up as their favourite
Star Wars character. And
what would a Stars Wars-
themed cruise be without
special appearances
by fan favourites like
Chewbacca and Boba
Fett? There’s also the
Jedi Training Academy
where young Jedi Knight
aspirants can learn to
become warriors and
face off against the man
himself, Darth Vader!
But be careful as you
learn the way of the
force, as one may be
swayed to cross over
to the dark side. Think
you’re a Star Wars expert?
There are competitions
held throughout the
day where guests are
tested on their Star Wars
knowledge. Finally, the
day culminates in a
spectacular display of
themed pyrotechnics –
lighting, sound effects and
lasers. So, forget the cold,
harsh vacuum of space
and board the Disney
Fantasy cruise where
you’ll be able to enjoy Star
Wars under the
tropical sun.
~ DANNY LAU,
CONTENT EDITOR
While I enjoy the odd
adventure or two,
there are times when
I love to fall back on a
more passive mode of
travelling, and going
on a cruise seems to
fit the bill. Mention the
word cruise and the
first thing that comes to
mind is holidaymakers
in Hawaiian shirts,
sipping pina coladas by
the pool bars. I had this
misconception until
recently, when I learned
about the myriad
cruises available. There
are ships equipped
with rock-climbing
walls, FloRiders (surf
pools), and skydiving
simulators; the options
are endless! As someone
with a penchant for
nature, I’ve set my sights
on the beauties of the
past, more specifically,
a cruise around the
Dodecanese islands in
Greece. As a wordsmith,
I always welcome visual
enrichment as I feel it
helps with my craft – in
the art of writing itself,
and in understanding
other people’s works.
Not only are the
aesthetics of the islands
different from what I’m
used to in Malaysia, but
their architecture are
legacies to behold as
well. From the medieval
forts of Rhodes to the
Asklepieion (ancient
healing temple) in Kos,
the Dodecanese islands
seem to be from another
world. Of course, the
cherry on top would be
the pit stops: sampling
the local cuisine, hiking
beautiful trails and
wading in crystal clear
waters always have
a place in my travel
itineraries. For now
though, this plan will
have to remain a
distant dream.
~ STUART DANKER,
WRITER
As a teenager, I
dreamed of travelling
the world and ardently
listed down in my diary
all the places I would
visit in my lifetime. The
diary may be long gone
but when it comes to
cruises, I remember
that the Caribbean
was my top pick. I
envisioned myself
standing on the deck of
a cruise ship admiring
the stars in the clear
night sky and feeling
the sea breeze on my
face, while enjoying
the dance music from
the nightclub on
board. Then recently,
while browsing online,
the words ‘Western
Caribbean Dance &
Golf Cruise’ caught
my attention, and
that old diary of mine
flashed before my
eyes. Passionate about
music and dance,
with an addiction
to beach bliss, and
a growing interest
in golf, this cruise
seemed like my dream
come true! Setting sail
from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, the Emerald
Princess cruise liner
docks at the Cayman
Islands, Honduras and
Cozumel for beach
and golfing fun. On
board, the one-week
cruise packs in classes
on the waltz, foxtrot,
tango, swing, rumba,
cha cha, as well as
Latin and ballroom
dancing, and offers
nightly dance parties.
Though I’ve missed the
2016 travel dates for
this once-a-year cruise,
I’m planning to catch
the next one in 2017…
it just gives me more
time to prep for my
dream cruise of music,
dance, sun and sea!
~ SHAMINI RAJAH,
SUB EDITOR
The date was June 24th,
2012. Lonesome George,
the last of the Pinta Island
tortoises, was found
dead by his caretaker.
When I heard the news,
I was shell-shocked (pun
intended). I have to admit
that when my pudgy high
school teacher recited
his perfectly-rehearsed
lines about the Galápagos
Islands, I was only vaguely
attentive as I was more
interested in doodling
cool-looking pirates on
the back of my Biology
reference book.Yes, I
was more fascinated by
the fact that Galápagos
was a haven for pirates
in search of treasure,
pillaging unsuspecting
galleons, rather than the
fact that the islands are
home to various endemic
animals. But even as an
academically-challenged
teenage disaster, I had an
inkling how important
that archipelago is to the
world. After all, these
were the islands which
inspired Charles Darwin
to write Origin of Species
which shook the scientific
community to its core and
set science and faith on a
historic collision course.
George’s death was the
main reason that spurred
me to add another item
to my ever-expanding
wish list: taking a cruise
to the Galápagos Islands.
I want to walk through
old lava tunnels, play
with sea lions, sunbathe
with marine iguanas
and swim with giant
tortoises. I believe visiting
the islands will influence
even the greatest of
cynics into realising that
protecting endangered
species ultimately means
protecting mankind.
And we need to realise
this soon, before we lose
another species forever.
~ ARI FAJAR,
CONTENT EXECUTIVE
Rantings, ravings, ramblings or poignant pontificating, the travel 3Sixty° team mulls
over these and other matters. In April, we dive into the dreamy world of cruises.
HOTAIRRISES
I grew up when The Love
Boat was still on TV, but
cruise ships didn’t pop
up in my daydreams
the way long rail
journeys did. Perhaps
this was because I love
being able to look out
the window and revel
in stunning vistas that
change as I travel. I’m
sure it’s beautiful being
at sea, but I don’t think
I’d be able to stare
at the ocean for too
many hours. If I were
to float in the sea for
hundreds of miles, I'd
do it for the majestic
glaciers. Reading James
A. Michener's epic novel
Alaska in high school
made me dream of
glaciers, sky-high peaks
and wildlife. There
are 100,000 glaciers
in Alaska and many
ways to see and maybe
even walk on them. I
have two main ferry
routes in mind: the
Inside Passage on the
Alaska Marine Highway
from Bellingham,
Washington to the Gold
Rush town of Skagway,
stopping by towns along
the way; and the Prince
William Sound farther
north for the tidewater
glaciers. I could throw
in a day tour of Glacier
Bay for the complete
experience. It might be
necessary to travel by
land or fly on a small
aircraft to get around,
but extensive planning
is a small price to pay
for that grandeur.
Strange as it sounds,
I crave that feeling of
smallness that few
places outside of this
great permafrost-
covered state can give.
~ ABBY YAO,
CONTENT EXECUTIVE
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The youths who took part in the 25th AirAsia Under-14 Volleyball Tournament
“ITISIMPORTANTFORUSTOCONTINUEOUREFFORTSINEMPOWERINGYOUTHTHROUGHSPORTS.ASIAISFILLEDWITHSOMANYTALENTEDYOUNGFOOTBALLERS,AND
ALLTHEYNEEDISTHEOPPORTUNITYTOSHINE.AIRASIAISVERYHAPPYTOBEPARTOFTHEIRJOURNEYANDINHELPINGTOINSPIRETHEMTOREACHFORTHEIRDREAMS.”
~AIREENOMAR,CEOOFMALAYSIAAIRASIA
SHININGSTARS
One of the many ways AirAsia helps
nurture sporting aptitude among
youths is via its AirAsia-Queens Park
Rangers Coaching Clinic Tours, which
act as springboards for young football
talents. The latest instalment was the
third and biggest event to date across
four countries, including Malaysia,
Thailand, Singapore, and China.
Two potential football talents were
handpicked from each country, out of a
total of 223 hopefuls. The eight youths
enjoyed the experience of a lifetime,
as they spent two weeks in London to
train at the QPR Academy, meet the
QPR first team, and watch a live match
between QPR and Derby County FC.
“THEPEOPLEOFSONGKHLA’SHATYAIANDITSSURROUNDINGPROVINCESHAVEGIVENTHEIR
TRUSTTOAIRASIAFOROVER12YEARS,ASEVIDENCEDBYTHEYEAR-ROUND80-85PERCENT
AVERAGELOADFACTORWEHAVEMAINTAINEDONTHEFOURROUTESWEHAVEOPERATEDTOTHE
CITYOVERTHEYEARS.”~TASSAPONBIJLEVELD,CEOOFTHAIAIRASIA
AirAsia increased its reach in southern Thailand
when it announced Hat Yai as its latest hub in the
region. The new Hat Yai base offers six services,
which includes four domestic routes to and from Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Chiang Rai and
Bangkok, along with two international routes to Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru in
Malaysia. AirAsia's extensive network shows the tremendous growth since the first
Bangkok-Hat Yai flight 12 years ago.
NewHatYaiHub
FROM LEFT Maneenuch Thongnounlert, AirAsia Hat Yai Station Head; Santisuk Klongchaiya, Director of Commercial, Thai AirAsia;
Nadech Kugimiya, actor and Thai AirAsia brand ambassador; Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia; Songpol Sawasditham,
Governor of Songkhla Province; Prai Pattano, Mayor of Hat Yai district; Wing Commander Rittirong Konmanee, Hat Yai Airport
Director and Panu Woramit, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Hat Yai Office during the launch of the new hub.
Martino Chevannes, QPR in the Community Trust Manager (centre) with the eight Asian football talents at QPR's Training Ground in Harlington, UK
PILLAROFSTRENGTH
Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of
AirAsia, was awarded the Fourth Pillar
Award by the US-ASEAN Business Council
in February. The award recognised his
extraordinary contribution towards the
growth of ASEAN and in fostering better US-
ASEAN relations. To date, Fernandes is the
second person to receive the honour after
the administration of US President, Barack
Obama. The Fourth Pillar Award is presented
to a person who has strengthened
ASEAN through their efforts
and involvement.
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16. REDFORT
GROWINGFAMILY
Thai AirAsia andThai AirAsia X
fleets are growing; the former
welcomed its 46th plane, an Airbus
A320-300, while the latter welcomed
its sixth new Airbus A330-300. Nadda
Buranasiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X, and
Preechaya Rasametanin, Executive
Vice President of Thai AirAsia, led the
ceremonies to bless both planes,
with executives from both airlines
taking part in the ritual.
In keeping with
AirAsia’s long-
standing tradition
of giving back to the community, the
management and AirAsia X Allstars
visited the residents of Ampang Old Folks
Home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during
Chinese New Year this past February.
Bearing angpow (monetary gifts) and
hampers galore, the Allstars shared a joyful
celebration with the senior citizens.
“WEAREVERYHAPPYTOBEHERE
TODAYTOVISITTHEELDERLY
RESIDENTSOFAMPANGOLDFOLKS
HOMEWHOHAVESOMANYLIFESTORIESTOSHARE.
SPENDINGTIMEWITHTHEMHASBEENVERY
REWARDING,WEDOHOPETHATOURLITTLEVISIT
TODAYHASALSOBROUGHTTHEMCHEERDURING
THISFESTIVESEASON.”~BENYAMINISMAIL,
CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICEROFAIRASIAXBERHAD
CNYCHEER
Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X (standing, second from left) and AirAsia Allstars with the residents of the Ampang Old Folks
Home in Kuala Lumpur.
ONAQUEST
In March, popular CNN anchor and host of
Business Traveller, Richard Quest, embarked
on a round-the-world trip, travelling across
12 cities on 10 budget carriers – one of which
was AirAsia, which Quest took from Colombo,
Sri Lanka to Singapore. During his
layover in Kuala Lumpur, Quest
caught up with Tan Sri Dr Tony
Fernandes, Group CEO of
AirAsia. Catch Quest’s budget
travels and interview with
the man who revolutionised
travel in the region from
April 14 to 17 on CNN
International. Business
Traveller is a monthly
programme that explores
travel and lifestyle trends.
AirAsia’s 14th exclusive
route, launched in March,
connects Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, with Shantou,
China. With a frequency of four flights per week, this route will
further cement tourism between Malaysia and China, allowing
guests to discover the east coast of China's Guangdong province,
as well as glitzy KL.
ChinaConnectivity
Guangji Bridge, Chaozhou
Thai AirAsia's 46th Airbus A320 was welcomed by Preechaya Rasametanin, Executive Vice President of Thai AirAsia.
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18. REDFORT
AirAsia X’s route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to New Delhi, India, has taken flight. The maiden
flight on February 4 saw a 90 per cent load, with a press conference and celebration held in New Delhi
to commemorate the event.
Visiting the Philippines has
never been easier with AirAsia’s
new Domestic Fly-thru service.
Break free from the hassle of
connecting flights when you fly
from Puerto Princesa to Cebu,
Davao, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, and
Kalibo; or from Kalibo to Davao
and Puerto Princesa. Both these
Fly-thru routes connect through
the NAIA Terminal 4 in Manila.
Benefits include not having to
wait to collect your luggage at
transit terminals and guaranteed
connecting flights.
AirAsia offers more
value to guests with
its new Value Pack,
which combines
convenience and
great savings. The
package offers 20kg baggage allowance,
as well as complimentary inflight meal
and seat selection. To book, simply
select your desired flight, click on your
preferred‘Low Fare’, and then click‘Add
Now’under the‘Value Pack’option.
ARRIVINGINDELHI
With an approximate population
of 18 million, New Delhi, the
capital of India, is a bustling city
rich in cultural and historical
heritage. The next time you are in
New Delhi, be sure to make time
for these magnificent sites.
GURUDWARA BANGLA
SAHIB This Sikh house of
worship is known for its
prominent golden dome and tall
flagpole, and features a beautiful
holy pond within its premises.
Built in 1873, this massive
building also contains a school
and an art gallery.
SWAMINARAYAN
AKSHARDHAM Inaugurated in
2005, this Hindu mandir (place
of worship) stands at a height
of 43 metres. This impressive
building was completed
through the collective effort
of 8,000 volunteers, clocking
up an exceptional 300,000,000
volunteer hours!
LODI GARDENS This place
serves as a respite from the buzz
of the city, and is a great place
for a quiet stroll. It houses tombs
of rulers from the Sayyid and
Lodi dynasties, and the earliest
structures date back to the
15th century.
TopSpotsinDelhi
FLY-THRUCONVENIENCE
preferred Low Fare, and then click Add
Now’under the‘Value Pack’option.
FROM LEFT Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X; HE Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India; and Amran
Abdul Rahman, North India Director, Tourism Malaysia flanked by cabin crew during the launch of the inaugural flight.
PACKING
VALUE
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Swaminarayan Akshardham
Lodi Gardens
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Janaki carrying a pal kuddam (milk pot)
at the entrance of Batu Caves, before
climbing the 272 steps to the temple.
20 APR2016

23. Thaipusam is one of the
biggest Hindu celebrations in
Malaysia, and it gets its name
from the Tamil month of
Thai, and the star of Pusam
that is at its highest point
during this auspicious event.
Mainly a Tamil-Hindu
celebration,Thaipusam is
believed to have come about
from Lord Murugan’s victory
over asuras (evil beings).
Others credit Idumban (Lord
Murugan’s biggest devotee),
who prayed that whoever
carried a kavadi (burden) on
his shoulders and visited the
temple should be blessed. No
matter the origins, devotees
generally view Thaipusam
as a day to fulfil vows,
observe penance and offer
thanksgiving.
One of the main celebratory
venues for Thaipusam in
Malaysia is Batu Caves, and
it’s at this sacred site where
Janaki performs her yearly
rituals. A fortnight before the
event, Janaki starts observing
a vegetarian diet and prays
extensively, with a one-day
fast on Thaipusam eve as well.
On the day itself, Janaki
and her family pray at the
river beside Batu Caves
before the processions. She
blesses herself with the river
water and breaks sanctified
coconuts, a practice that
precedes many Hindu rituals
as a symbolic offering. She
then fills her pal kuddam (milk
pots) and begins walking
to the temple. Janaki does
this barefoot, as footwear is
considered taboo around the
temple area.
She climbs the 272 steps
to the Batu Caves temple,
amidst chants of “vel vel”,
which literally translates to
‘spear’, and is a phrase of
encouragement. All the while,
she carries the pal kuddam
over her shoulder, an offering
that will later be poured over
the vel in front of a statue
of Lord Murugan, where her
procession ends.
While impressive, Janaki’s
journey is only a small part
of the big picture, which
involves a 15-kilometre
procession of devotees to
Batu Caves. Besides carrying
milk pots as offerings,
devotees also bear other
forms of kavadi, ranging from
skewer piercings to portable
altars weighing up to 30
kilograms, truly reflecting the
grandeur and beauty that
is Thaipusam.
Janaki Chelliah, Business Analyst for AirAsia’s Route Revenue Department,
invites the travel 3Sixty° team to join in on her yearly rituals at Thaipusam.
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SPOTLIGHT
DynamicSevens
Enjoy rugby action as the HSBC
World Rugby Sevens takes to
Singapore’s National Stadium this
April 16 and 17. The name comes
from the championship’s variant of
the sport whereby teams consist
of seven players instead of the
traditional 15, which makes for
faster-paced and more explosive
action. Watch as teams try to
take down the current defending
champions, Fiji. www.singapore7s.sg
It’s been three decades since the first Melbourne International Comedy
Festival. Today, this popular event features international and local acts
that cater to adults and children alike. This year’s festival takes place at
over 20 venues across the city, including the Arts Centre Melbourne and
The Coopers Malthouse, from March 23 to April 17. www.comedyfestival.com.au
TheYak Ru® is one of
Nepal’s premiere mountain
biking races, taking participants on a gruelling
240-kilometre route through the Annapurna
circuit. Stretching over five days with a total
elevation of 5,416 metres, this race tests the
physical and mental aptitudes of the riders. Rain,
snow, heat and dust are commonplace on the
route, making it one of the toughest cycling
challenges of the year. www.yakru.com
BlazingTrails
LAUGH
OUTLOUD
Also known as the mother of all festivals, the Aliwan Fiesta in Pasay City,
Philippines, on April 23, brings together the country’s various cultures under
the banner of one major event. Performers showcase their diverse roots in the
festival’s dance competition, float parade and beauty pageant, while visitors get to enjoy the shows and
immerse themselves in a rich cultural experience. www.aliwanfiesta.com.ph
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Take part in a fun run this April 10
at Ngamotu Beach in New Zealand.
The Resene Rainbow Run features a 4.2-kilometre course
amidst breathtaking landscapes and a joyful atmosphere as
participants are peppered with coloured powder throughout
the run. After the event, runners are welcome to stay on and
enjoy the sunshine and food. www.sporttaranaki.org.nz
VIBRANTRUN
The Ocean Marina in
Pattaya, Thailand, is where
some 600 sailors from all
over the globe assemble this
April 30 to May 4. The Top of
the Gulf Regatta has come a
long way since its inception
in 2005, and is now one of
the largest sailing events
in Asia, with participants
from more than 30 countries
fighting for the top spot
across 12 categories.
www.topofthegulfregatta.com
PattayaRegatta
COMBAT
ANDCHERRY
BLOSSOMS
Besides showcasing
South Korea’s
cherry blossom
blooms, the Jinhae
Gunhangje Festival
also commemorates
Admiral Yi Sun Shin,
an exceptional naval
commander who,
against all odds,
victoriously defended
South Korea from
enemy attacks in 1597.
Amidst the beauty of
the flowers, visitors
can also enjoy military
parades and marching
bands during the
event, which runs
from April 1 to 10.
english.visitkorea.or.kr
This April 16, catch Malaysia's Queen of
Rock, Ella, at Stadium Malawati in Shah
Alam. Having been in the music industry
for almost 30 years, Ella is no stranger to
showbiz success. Ella raised the bar for
Malaysian music in 1994 when her album
Ella USA sold more than 350,000
copies, making her the country's
best-selling female artiste. The
upcoming Konsert Ella 2016 will
see hits such as Dua Insan
Bercinta and Istimewah,
among many others.
www.ticketpro.com.my
The Black Box in Kuala Lumpur will
host a collection of contemporary
dance performances produced by Joseph Gonzales (one of
Malaysia’s leading dance choreographers), and reflecting
on social and political issues in the country. Catch this
artful performance on April 9 to 10. www.aswara.edu.my
ATRUECALLING
ROCKING
THESTAGE
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LOCKITDOWN
AUSTRALIA • APRIL 1JUNE 19
James McNeill Whistler’s renowned
painting from 1871 is on display at the National Gallery of Victoria. This
portrait of the artist’s mother is on loan from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris,
exclusively for this showcase. www.hkphil.org
DaeguInternationalMarathon2016
SOUTH KOREA • APRIL 3 This annual marathon in Gukchaebosang
Memorial Park takes runners through the metropolitan city of Daegu,
and covers the traditional distances of five, 10, 21 and 42 kilometres.
Winners get to take home cash prizes worth USD8,800.
marathon.daegusports.or.kr
WHISTLER’SMOTHER
KUALA LUMPUR • APRIL 23 Urbanscapes, one of
Malaysia’s main creative arts festivals, returns to Kuala
Lumpur, with psychedelic rock band Tame Impala set
to be one of the headliners. Since it formed in 2007, the
band has garnered a huge following with songs like Feels
Like We Only Go Backwards and Elephant. www.ticketpro.com.my
TAME
IMPALA
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30. ELSEWHERE
› South Korea Jindo
Miracle Sea Road
Festival April 7-10
english.visitkorea.or.kr
› Japan Yabusame
April 16 www.gotokyo.
org › India Thissur
Pooram Festival
› April 17 www.
keralatourism.org
› China Zhuang
Nationality Song
Festival April 21
www.chinahighlights.com
› Indonesia Tumpek
Kandang April 30
www.bali-indonesia.com
NEW ZEALAND •
APRIL 18 The American
alternative pop duo
returns to Auckland
following their successful
tour in 2015. Responsible
for chart-topping hits such
as Stressed Out, Twenty One
Pilots looks to put on a
powerful performance
for fans at the Logan
Campbell Centre.
www.twentyonepilots.com
VIETNAM • APRIL 9 Crawl, jump, climb and swing your way
to overcome the obstacles in the Red Bull Champion Dash at
Ho Chi Minh City. This five-kilometre race is open to teams as
well as solo participants, making it the perfect team-building event or personal challenge for the
weekend. www.championdash.com
IAmHardwell-
UnitedWeAre
INDONESIA • APRIL 2
Hardwell, one of the world’s
hottest DJs, is performing at
Carnaval Beach in Jakarta
this April. This Dutch DJ
was voted DJ Magazine‘s
World’s Top 100 DJs in
2013 and 2014. He’s also
known for dance hits such
as Spaceman and Apollo.
unitedweare.djhardwell.com
HANUMAN–THE
SUPERHEROMONKEY
SINGAPORE • APRIL 130 The Singapore
Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company,
which specialises in plays for children,
brings to life the adventures of Hanuman
(the famous Hindu monkey-god) adapted
from the Ramayana. Suitable for kids aged
five and above, this play is sure to capture
your child’s imagination. www.sistic.sgcom
TWENTYONEPILOTS
OMBAKRINDU
MALAYSIA • APRIL
22MAY 1 What was
originally a best-selling
novel series is now a live
theatre performance
at the Istana Budaya. It
follows the lives of Hariz, a
successful business owner,
and Izzah, an abused
village girl. Will they find
love despite coming from
different worlds and facing
insurmountable odds?
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ASEANCOMPASS
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ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA
Angkor Wat is the most well
known Buddhist temple in the
world, and is said to be the
largest religious monument on
the planet. This is not hard to
believe, considering that the
temple is located on a site that
measures over 1,000,000 square
metres! Constructed in the
early 12th century, Angkor Wat
started out as a Hindu temple
before gradually becoming a
Buddhist place of worship. The
entire temple complex features
marvelous structures and
sculptures of the Khmer empire,
with virtually all the columns and
surfaces of the temple, including
its roof, carved with elaborate
images and designs.
SHWEDAGON PAGODA,
MYANMAR Perched on the
peaceful Singgutara Hill, 50 metres
above sea level, the Shwedagon
Pagoda is a spectacular sight
highlightingYangon’s skyline.
Believed to enshrine eight strands
of hair from Gautama Buddha
himself, this pagoda features a
glittering stupa (dome-shaped
building), adorned with nearly
30 metric tonnes of gold leaf,
as well as diamonds and other
precious gems. It is believed that
the original stupa was built more
than 2,500 years ago. Visiting
the pagoda during sunset, when
the golden stupa appears to be
magnificently alight with flames
of orange as it reflects the rays
of the setting sun, is truly an
unforgettable experience.
Journey through Southeast Asia and be dazzled by some of the world's most beautiful Buddhist shrines.
ABODESOFENLIGHTENMENT
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BOROBUDUR, INDONESIA
One of the most impressive
Buddhist structures in the world,
Indonesia’s Borobudur, is a
massive compound allegedly
built with over two million solid
universe. Borobudur is essentially
a stone creation signifying
Buddhist beliefs about life and
reincarnation. Archaeologists say
that Borobudur was once brightly
coloured, but the enduring grey
stones standing today are still a
remarkable sight, even without
their colourful paintwork.
PHA THAT LUANG, LAOS
Legend has it that in the third
century, in order to protect a
piece of the Buddha’s breastbone,
Buddhist missionaries from India
erected a stupa in the region that
is now Vientiane, Laos. Today,
located on the same site, the
Pha That Luang is an important
national monument and a much-
loved Buddhist icon to the people
of Laos. The central stupa of this
simple yet resplendent golden
temple rises up to a height of
45 metres and is surrounded by
terraces of increasing height,
with each terrace representing a
particular stage of the journey to
Buddhist enlightenment.
SOURCE:www.lonelyplanet.com
stone blocks. An aerial view of
the temple reveals that it was
designed in an intricate geometric
pattern known as a mandala,
which in Hindu and Buddhist
symbolism represents the entire
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar
Borobudur, Indonesia Pha That Luang, Laos
Angkor Wat, Cambodia

36. ASEANCOMPASS
CHASE THE LIGHT The
word photography comes
from an ancient Greek
word that means drawing
with light. Professional
photographers are acutely
sensitive to the amount
of light and the direction
it comes from, when they
shoot. For instance, the
ideal light for outdoor
photos is when the sun
is low in the sky, so early
morning and sunset are
the best times to snap your
camera for outside shots.
PACK ONLY ESSENTIALS
You may have your heart
set on capturing your
holiday in a beautiful series
of photos with a DSLR
(digital single-lens reflex)
camera, but rest assured,
that plan will quickly be
abandoned once you find
yourself lugging a heavy
bag of camera equipment
around wherever you go!
Do what the pros do and
carry only what you need –
simply pack a camera, a few
memory cards, a portable
storage unit, a flash unit
and a small selection of
lenses into a compact,
lightweight camera bag
and you’re good to go.
GET TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA This tip
is perhaps the most
important one of all.
Whether you’re traveling
with a high end DSLR
camera or snapping
quick shots with your
smartphone camera,
knowing what that camera
can and cannot do is vital
to taking beautiful photos
that forever preserve your
holiday memories. So
spend some time reading
up and getting to know
your camera first, before
you set off on your trip.
SOURCE: www.digital-photography-
school.comy-school.com
HIGHALTITUDEYOGA
DoTheTwist
The Spinal Twist helps your
lower back feel comfortable
and pain-free.
01 Again, sit at the edge
of your seat and place
your feet in line with
your hips. Make sure
your feet are planted
firmly on the floor.
02 Now, keeping your
hips steady, twist to
the right. If you want
a deeper twist, place
your left hand on the
outside of your right
knee.
03 Allow your head and
neck to naturally
follow the movement
of your body as you
twist.
04 Repeat for 10 breaths.
Beat the strain of long haul
flights with these yoga moves
and step off the plane feeling
fresh and re-energised.
FelineFlexibility
This exercise called the
Cat Cow keeps your spine
flexible.
01 Sit at the edge of your
seat and place your
feet in line with your
hips.
02 Place your hands
on your thighs,
inhale and roll your
shoulders back so
your chest points up
and out.
03 Look to the tip of
your nose, exhale
and roll your spine
forward. Allow your
body to follow the
natural movement.
04 Repeat for 10 breaths.
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TAKEHOLIDAY
PHOTOSLIKEAPROImpress friends and family with your gorgeous
holiday photos. Just follow these simple tips for
perfect travel snapshots.
Eco-
Friendly
TravelRising temperatures,
melting polar caps,
unpredictable
weather… Mother
Earth needs all the
help she can get.
Here’s how you
can pitch in while
enjoying your
travels.
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BYOB Totally
ditch plastic
water bottles that
wreak havoc on
the environment
and Bring Your
Own Bottle. When
you’re going
out exploring
or sightseeing,
always remember
to bring along
your refillable
water bottle.
GO LOCAL
Eat what the
locals eat at
your holiday
destination.
Doing this helps
reduce carbon
emissions, as
the ingredients
in your meal did
not have to be
transported from
halfway across
the world before
reaching your
dinner plate.
SELECT WITH
CAUTION Make
sure you don’t
buy souvenirs
made out of
endangered
species of plants
or animals. For
instance, give
anything made
from ivory,
tortoise-shell or
coral, a miss.
PICK PUBLIC
Fewer cars on
the road equal to
less pollution and
thereby a cleaner
environment. So
opt for public
transportation
– taxis, buses,
trains – as much
as you can. If you
have to rent, look
for hybrid cars or
choose a small car
to ensure reduced
carbon emissions.
HIT THE SWITCH
Be vigilant about
turning off the
lights, heater or
air-conditioning
in your hotel
room whenever
you step out.
Not heeding this
must-do leads
to increased
burning of coal
and fossil fuels
which adversely
affects climate
conditions.
FUNTRAVEL
FACT
ACCORDINGTOSTUDIESONHAPPINESS,MONEYSPENTTRAVELLING
MAKESYOUHAPPIERTHANMONEYSPENTONMATERIALPOSSESSIONS.SOURCE:www.fastcoexist.com
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38. QUICKBITES
WORDS: CHITRA SANTHINATHAN
Celebrate Earth Day
on April 22 by eating
green andmaking
food choices that are
healthy for our planet.
GREEN
YOUR
PLATE
What we put into our mouth not
only affects our health but also
the well-being of our planet. Make
a difference in your eating and
buying habits and save our planet
with our green eating guide.
BE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY
Food at the top of the food chain
requires more energy to pro-
duce, and results in an increase
in global warming. For example,
cows produce methane, a potent
global warming gas, while cattle-
feed such as grains require large
quantities of energy to produce as
well. Synthetic chemicals such as
pesticides and fertilisers also have
a negative impact on food and
air quality. Industrially produced
food, especially meats, tend to
contain higher levels of pesticides,
hormones and antibiotics that are
not beneficial for health. To stay
healthy and reduce global warming
pollution, limit consumption of red
meat, avoid overly processed foods
and eat more fruits and veggies!
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BUY ORGANIC Alternative agri-
cultural methods such as sustain-
able farming reduce dependency
on synthetic chemicals, and may
also provide more nutritional
benefits for the consumer. A study
published in the British Journal
of Nutrition in 2014 suggests
that organically grown crops are
higher in antioxidants than their
conventionally produced coun-
terparts. While more evidence is
needed to back up these findings,
eating foods that are produced
sans chemicals is definitely good
for you and Mother Earth. To
make sure you are actually eating
organic, look out for the stamp of
approval from your local food and
agricultural departments. In the
US, the USDA Organic label en-
sures a product is not grown with
synthetic pesticides and fertilisers.
THINK LOCAL Not just a food
fad, eating local is one of the best
ways to reduce your foodprint or
food-related carbon footprint. Be-
fore you savour that piece of fish,
think about its journey to your
plate – was the fish sourced locally
or did it cross thousands of miles
on a carbon-emitting cargo ship
to reach your plate? Unsustain-
able fishing practices deplete fish
stocks and can also disrupt the
marine environment. Eating and
buying local as much as you can
is ultimately better for our planet
as it reduces pollution and the en-
ergy used to transport, store and
refrigerate food, and conserves
precious ecosystems. By buying
fresh produce from a farmer’s
market or eating sustainably-
caught fish, you will not only reap
the best of seasonal produce, but
support local farmers and fisher-
men as well.
WASTE NOT According to the
Food and Agriculture Organiza-
tion of the United Nations, one
third of food produced for human
consumption is lost or wasted
globally amounting to 1.3 billion
tonnes of food wasted per year!
Food losses include a waste of
resources used in food production
such as land, water and energy,
which in turn increases green gas
emissions. To avoid wasting food
and precious resources, think
twice when purchasing food.
Never buy more than you can
consume, and always think twice
before chucking food in the bin.
Transform leftovers into creative
new dishes, and learn to compost
food scraps such as vegetable and
fruit peels and coffee grounds.
SOURCES:www.fao.org,www.frcn.org.uk,
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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39. Barnana, is a
healthy on-the-go
snack crafted from
organic bananas that have been dehydrated.
The unique dehydration process employed
ensures that the naturally occurring sugars
caramelise and condense, creating flavourful
nibbles packed in potassium. Barnana has no
refined sugars, preservatives or cholesterol,
and is organic, gluten and dairy free, non-GMO
and Kosher friendly. The tasty snack comes in
flavour varieties that include Original, Coconut,
Chocolate and Peanut Butter. www.barnana.com
GoingBarnanas!
Malaysian cold-
pressed juice
company, La Juiceria,
branches out into food with its new Goodness
Greens Café that focuses on clean and healthy
eating. Menu highlights include plant-powered
Super Soups made with fresh vegetables and
La Juiceria Almond Mylk; Smoothie Bowls that
include superfoods like açai berry and dragon
fruit topped with chia seeds, cacao nibs, bee
pollen and dessicated coconut; and customisable
salads. Healthy beverages include the Vatté
(vegan latte) that consists of a shot of espresso
and Almond Mylk, and ginger rose tea, a sweet-
spicy concoction. www.facebook.com/goodnessgreenscafe
GreenGoodness
Karma Wellness Water is a range
of vitamin drinks that is low in
sodium and sugar. The beverage,
available in three delicious
flavours including Orange Mango,
Açai Pomberry and Passionfruit
Green Tea provides up to 100 per
cent of the recommended daily
intake of many essential daily
nutrients, minerals and vitamins
including B3, B6, B12, Niacin, C, E,
A and D. Karma Wellness Water is
sweetened with a blend of stevia
and pure sugar cane, is free from
preservatives and contains only
22 calories. Packaged in 600ml
bottles, the beverage is ideal for
those on-the-go. www.drinkkarma.com
GoodKarma
Resorts World Sentosa debuts the first installation
of Art at Curate, a Michelin star experience in
partnership with Michelin Guide Singapore and
Robert Parker Wine Advocate. CURATE, Asia’s first
Michelin chef showcase restaurant, will feature a
year-long rotating list of Michelin-starred guest
chefs, with three-star Italian-born Michelin chef
Massimiliano Alajmo leading the pack. Well-known
for his multi-sensory approach to cooking, Chef
Alajmo has a creative laboratory and culinary research
centre within La Calandre, one of three restaurants
he oversees in his native Italy. The inaugural Art at
Curate runs from April 29 to May 6. Prices range from
SGD220++ (no wine pairing) for four-course lunch to
SGD480++ (with wine and champagne pairing) for
eight-course dinner. Strictly by reservation. www.rwsentosa.com/curate
MICHELIN
EXPERIENCE
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UPCYCLINGTHESEBANANAS,RESULTINGINADDITIONAL
INCOMEFORORGANICBANANAFARMERS.
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42. PAGETURNER
The very first day of April is a
day for practical jokes, breezy
foolery and hoaxes played on
the unsuspecting. But these are
usually fleeting and gone in a day,
eliciting no more than an eye-roll,
or at worst, a good-natured smack.
What happens though when the
joke takes on a life of its own,
when it’s immortalised in print,
and manages to fool a whole host
of readers?
Hoaxes in literature are
actually more rampant than
anyone might think. History is
studded with them, and they
always seem to be about identity
and experience – writers creating
fake personas and ascribing
written works to someone
else, or placing fiction in the
autobiography section.
There’s the tragic story of the
teenaged Thomas Chatterton,
who, in a bid to have his poems
published in 1769, pretended
that they were the work of a 15th
century monk, then killed himself
when the hoax was discovered.
And the audacity (and
inherent irony) of the saga of
The Education of Little Tree, the
famous autobiography of a Native
American orphan who struggles
with racism even as he discovers
his heritage. In actual fact, the
WORDS: LYRA DEANNA
FICTION
ASFACTSlotted carefully in
between the gilded
hardcovers on literature-
laden shelves, literary
hoaxes are more common
than most of us realise.
novel was written by Ku Klux
Klan member, Asa Carter, whose
other well-known piece of writing
was then-Alabama governor,
George Wallace’s 1963 inaugural
speech, which was most famous
for the phrase‘segregation
now, segregation tomorrow,
segregation forever!'
Even Shakespeare wasn’t
spared, as one of the most famous
literary hoaxes was executed by
William Henry Ireland in 1794,
when he claimed to find a host
of documents from the famous
playwright – from a love letter
to Anne Hathaway to a historical
drama screenplay called Vortigern.
All of which, it turned out, he had
written himself.
A flip through more
recent flights of fancy – which
usually take the form of fiction
masquerading as fact – and the
pickings seem just as rich. Perhaps,
people never learn?
To YA fiction readers, 2010’s
I Am Number Four should be
instantly recognisable. The first
book in the wildly successful
Lorien Legacies series, it was
written by Pittacus Lore – the
pen name for James Frey and
Jobie Hughes writing together
(it was later revealed that Frey
had removed Hughes from
the project, but that’s another
story). Frey had already courted
controversy with his earlier works,
both his memoirs – A Million
Little Pieces, written in 2003, and
its sequel a year later, My Friend
Leonard. They were gritty and
graphic, and dealt with Frey’s
addiction to alcohol and drugs.
In 2006, an article with the catchy
title, AMillionLittleLies:Exposing
JamesFrey’sFictionAddiction, was
published byThe Smoking Gun
website. It claimed that Frey had
invented large swathes of his past
in the books, including the part
where he was arrested after getting
high on crack, hitting a cop with his
car and getting into a violent fight
with a whole bunch of cops. In the
actual police report, Frey had spent
five hours in the police station, and
posted bail for minor offences. It all
unravelled from there, with Frey first
defending himself by saying that all
writers‘embellished’their memoirs,
then publishing a note of apology in
later editions of the books.
Frey was also dropped by his
literary manager, and publisher
Random House even reached a
legal settlement with him, which
enabled readers who felt defrauded
to get a refund. The once-memoirs
ended up being sold as semi-
fictional novels. Frey continued
writing, and wisely, stuck to fiction.
Margaret B. Jones (real name:
Margaret Seltzer) also published
a memoir called Love and
Consequences: A Memoir of Hope
and Survival. In it, she detailed a
story of growing up as a half-white,
half-Native American foster child,
and of becoming a member of the
south central Los Angeles street
gang, Bloods. The truth is, Jones
is ethnically white, and was raised
by her biological parents in the
San Fernando Valley. Her hoax was
discovered when her own sister
contacted her then-publisher,
Riverhead Books, which has since
pulled all copies of the book, and
offered refunds to buyers.
These less-than-memoirs have
set the publishing world abuzz
with scandal, raising questions
about not just the ethics of the
writers themselves, but of due
diligence by the publishers. In
many cases though, the reading
public’s appetite for a book
whose story has been proven fake
hasn’t waned. In fact, a spectacle
imbued by scandal often adds a
bit of salacious appeal. So in the
end, the only question is whether
it is a good story told well, and
hopefully, with a clear disclaimer
that it’s fiction!
Perhaps one of the most wave-making
contemporary hoaxes in the literary
world was the one pulled by the late
Herman A. Rosenblat – because he
fooled none other than pop culture
icon Oprah Winfrey!
Rosenblat was a Polish-born
American writer. He wrote a holocaust
memoir called The Angel at the Fence,
which was supposed to be published
in 2009 by Berkely Books. It told
the sad, but ultimately sweet story
of a young girl who threw apples
and bread over the fence to a child
Rosenblat who was incarcerated at
the Buchenwald concentration camp
in Nazi Germany – a young girl who
would later become his wife.
When Oprah Winfrey heard about
the story, she invited him onto her
show, and called his memoir“the single
greatest love story”she had ever known.
But before publication, doubts
emerged as to the veracity of his facts,
particularly from Holocaust scholars,
who pointed out that Buchenwald’s
layout would have made the story
suspect. Rosenblat then admitted that he
had fabricated the story of the little girl
with the apples, which had captured so
many people’s hearts. Rosenblat said he
made it up because he wanted to bring
joy to people, but the damage was done.
FOOLING
MSO.
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43. THEMARBLE
COLLECTOR
CECELIA AHERN
A book that spans both
a day and a lifetime, The
Marble Collector looks
at the shared story of
Sabrina Boggs and her
father, Fergus. When
she receives a parcel of
his belongings, Sabrina
discovers a side to her
father that she never
knew – a truth even
more important because
Fergus is suffering from
dementia. A sweet,
heart-warming and
heart-wrenching read.
SHESPEAKS,
HELISTENS
MOUSUMI &
NAVEEN BHAT
Authors Mousumi and
Naveen Bhat marked
their quarter century
of marriage in a slightly
unusual way – with the
launch of their book
aimed at couples, both
established and just
starting out. Based on
their own experiences,
it’s about 'relationship
fitness', from balancing
career, family and finances
to creating a good
communication bond. It's
simple and amusing, and
full of real-life examples.
THEBONE
LABYRINTH
JAMES ROLLINS
Rollins’latest Sigma
offering spans 50,000
years of human history.
Seemingly random events
have Commander Gray
Pierce of Sigma Force
tracing the evolution of
human intelligence, even
as Sigma itself battles for
the future of humanity.
Rollins deals with
everything from the lost
city of Atlantis to man’s
first foray to the moon,
in a sweeping epic of
adventure, history, science
and legend.
THEWIDOW
FIONA BARTON
Jean Taylor stood by her
man, Glen. Always. Even
when he was accused
of a horrible crime, the
kidnap and murder of a
little girl. But now he’s
dead. And Jean doesn’t
have to remain silent
anymore. The Widow is
a fast-paced, easy read,
telling the story of the
people who live on the
edge of terrible crimes.
READ
OFTHE
MONTH
BROKENSKY
LA WEATHERLY
The first book in
Weatherly’s new
Broken trilogy, it is set
in an alternative 1940s
America where war is
illegal, replaced by aerial
dogfights.Teen pilot,
Amity, works to maintain
that peace, but soon finds
corruption at the heart
of her organisation, and
betrayal around every
corner. Prepare for an
exciting amalgam of action,
mystery and romance in
this steampunk-with-a-
twist offering.
Former journalist,
Fiona Barton, had
a story in her
head for many
years. Inspired by all the time
she spent covering trials, and
sparked by the people-watching
that had become second nature
to her, Barton wrote The Widow.
Her debut novel tells the story
of a heinous crime, from the
point of view of the wife of the
accused perpetrator.
WRITING THE WIDOW
Natural curiosity as a child and
an obsession with stories and
books translated itself into a
as they watched, and imagine the
questions forming in their heads,
the panic bubbling behind the tight
smiles. I wanted to know what
happened when the press pack left
and the world stopped watching,
because without witnesses or the
distraction of the media scrum,
masks cannot help but slip.
RESEARCH & CHARACTER
INSPIRATIONS Wives in the
public eye inspired Jean Taylor,
the widow in the title. Especially
those married to men accused of
notorious crimes, who stood by
their men and remained silent
about what they knew. Kate
Waters, the reporter desperate for
an exclusive, is an amalgam of a
number of Kates I have worked
with, and admired, over the years.
determination to be a journalist.
It meant that I was able to ask
questions of anyone, meet people
whose stories have never left me,
travel to unlikely places and write
for a living.This was my first novel,
so everything was new. I had,
for the first time, the freedom to
decide what people were thinking
and saying rather than being
the reporter, recording people’s
thoughts and words. I could invent
motives and twists, inner voices,
events and feelings.
PEOPLE ON THE EDGE The
people on the edge of a story, just
out of the spotlight, have a sort
of invisibility that always drew
me in.While all eyes would be
on the accused, I would catch the
expressions of the wife or mother
Most of my research for the book
was done when I was a reporter.
For 30 years, I watched and
listened to people caught up in
dramas, tragedies and conflicts.
I squirreled away characters,
snippets of conversations,
encounters, and when I came
to write the book, I had the best
imaginable cast of characters to
draw on.
UP NEXT I didn’t set out to
write a series but Kate Waters,
the journalist in The Widow, is
central to my second book. It’s
the story of her investigation
into the discovery of a baby’s
body buried in the garden of a
house – a hunt that leads to an
unexpected reckoning for all
those involved.
TheWatcher
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44. WORDS: LLEWANN PHANG
MONEYMAKER
Stepping into the business world
with nothing more than an idea, a
lifelong dream of fame and fortune
and fiery gumption to match, is
deserving of the Purple Heart! But
surviving the bigwig competitors
and building a thriving business
require more than just fearless
resolve and unwavering self-belief.
Successful entrepreneurs exemplify
a unique blend of confidence,
vision and a sense of caring for
others, which is what makes them
truly admirable.
THE UNBEATEN PATH While
the rest of us gravitate towards the
familiar, like a routine office job with a
secure monthly wage, entrepreneurs
move away from the customary to
realise their special dreams.They are
not afraid to travel the unbeaten path,
and they go at it swinging.
FAILURE IS NO EXCUSE
It's only human to fear failure but
successful entrepreneurs are not
put off by it. Instead of giving up
when defeated, they chalk it up to
experience and continue to push a
little further, dig a little deeper, until
they break through the barriers. As
the saying goes, 'If at first you don't
succeed, try and try again'. Many
well-established entrepreneurs live
by this mantra and reap the sweet
fruit of success only after years of
dedication and hard work.
PEOPLE FIRST Sincerely thinking
of the value you can provide others
in your business is a winning move.
Keeping other people’s welfare at
heart always puts an entrepreneur
head and shoulders above the
competition, especially if the
competition is focusing only on the
bottom line.
NAILING THE NEED For
entrepreneurs who get it right,
their endeavour is not just about
pursuing their own passion; it is
also fuelled by the desire to create
a product that the world needs.
With persistence and hard work,
they eventually wind up finding a
solution to a problem, and that’s
when they make it big.
THE CURVE NEVER STOPS
A college degree has never been a
pre-requisite for entrepreneurship.
When it comes to business acumen,
a PhD holder and a school-dropout
will both have to study from
the book of life itself. Top-notch
business people always consider
themselves lifelong students and for
them, the learning never stops.
SOURCE: www.huffingtonpost.com
There’s so much more to being successful than just guts and glory.
ENTREPRENEURSROCK!
12.6BILLION USD ISTHE ESTIMATED GLOBAL
ADVERTISING REVENUE FACEBOOK
IS EXPECTEDTO ACQUIRE IN 2018.
www.statista.com
5CENTSWASTHE COST OF A BOTTLE OF
COKE IN 1886 WHEN COCA COLAWAS
FIRST ESTABLISHED,WHICH REMAINED
UNCHANGED FOR 70YEARS.
www.slate.com
18.9BILLION USD IS THE AMOUNT
AMERICANS SPENT ON THIS YEAR’S
VALENTINE'S DAY. www.fundivo.com
There is no doubt that an
unfulfilling job is detrimental
– physically, emotionally
and mentally. Even if the
pay cheque is great but
office morale is low, in the
long run, your job will take
a toll on you. Here are the
sure signs that you need to
rethink your options.
SELFDEMOTIVATED You
dread going into the office
and you no longer have the
drive to do your job. If you feel
demotivated and frequently
need a nudge from someone
to get things done, it’s time to
move on.
THE BOSSY BOSS Your boss
seems to be straight out of
the movie Horrible Bosses! If
bullying and hurling insults
at you and your co-workers is
your boss’routine order of the
day – leave; you're worth far
more than the daily abuse you
receive at the office.
MISERY AT THE COMPANY
When your job woes are all
your buddies hear about
at get-togethers and your
monthly wages are the
only pro you can think of
to stay on at your present
employment, start scanning
the recruitment pages.
SOURCE: www.levo.com
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JOB
OVERHAUL
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46. DIETDONERIGHTArm yourself with the proper diet know-how and look great the healthy way.
When staying in shape is a top
priority, dieting inevitably becomes
part and parcel of your keep-fit
regime. It’s important, however, to
diet properly so that you not only
stay trim, but healthy as well. A
good diet is one that targets weight
management AND provides the
dieter with the necessary nutrition,
which includes greens, fruits and
grains, non-fat dairy products, lean
protein, fats (the good kind) and
the occasional guilty pleasure. Diets
that completely exclude carbs,
fat or even entire food groups are
taking an extremist approach,
which is guaranteed to do more
harm than good. So practise these
good diet habits and get the best
out of your diet.
PROTEIN BREAKFAST If you
find yourself hungry a short while
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after having fruits or a bowl of
cereal in the morning, take heart,
your diet’s working. Continuously
staying hungry though is not a
healthy option. So to keep those
hunger pangs at bay, add a good
fat ingredient, like nuts, to your
protein breakfast or simply have
an extra serving of proteins.
SNACK-200 Snacking while
dieting is fine, as long as the
calorie count does not exceed
200. The idea here is that your
snack should contain sufficient
protein and healthy fat to keep
you full so you don’t end up
binging during your next meal.
Baby carrots and celery sticks are
perfect choices as a diet snack.
SALAD WISE Fresh greens
are always great for dieting.
If you frequently find yourself
suffering from some ailment or
rather, like headaches or stomach
problems, or often feel anxious,
irritable or depressed, then stress
is your likely culprit. Here are
some pointers to help relieve
physical/emotional tension.
IDENTIFY THE CAUSE Take time
to think through the cause of
your stress. Getting to the root of
things will take the load off your
shoulders and ease the strain.
STAYCALMANDPOSITIVESome
thingsaresimplybeyondyour
control–that’sjustlife.Whatyoucan
controlthoughishowyouchooseto
respondtoyourproblems.
KEEP HEALTHY Exercise, rest and
eat well, and take up a soothing
activity like tai-chi, yoga or
meditation, which is a known
stress alleviator.
MAKE TIME FOR R & R At times,
the best cure is spending time
with your loved ones, or enjoying
a get-together with your buddies.
SEEK HELP If you've already tried
some stress-relief strategies and
still feel like you’re at the end of
the road, seek professional help –
it might actually save your life.
SOURCE:www.webmd.com
SORTSTRESSOUT
600MILLION ISTHE NUMBER OF OBESE PEOPLE
WORLDWIDE IN JANUARY2015. www.who.int
544KILOGRAMSWASTHEWEIGHTTHAT EARNED
ROSALIE BRADFORD 19432006THE
GUINNESSWORLD RECORD FOR BEING
THE HEAVIESTWOMAN EVER,TO DATE.
www.guinnessworldrecords.com
2.5%ISTHE AMOUNT OF FAT CONTENT IN BREWED
ESPRESSO COMPAREDTO ONLY 0.6% IN
FILTERED COFFEE. www.buzzfeed.com
Just be aware of the contents
of your salad and the serving
proportions. Be careful not to
over-indulge or overly cut back
on any one ingredient so that
your salad meal provides you
wholesome nutrition. The trick is
to strike a balance with the meat
(if any), cheese, dressing and
croutons in your salad.
CARBS WORTHY
Nutritionists say it's possible
for you to enjoy carbs and still
lose weight. This means you can
shave off the pounds without
having to sacrifice the yummier
foods! Try complementing your
protein intake with brown rice or
a baked potato, and load up on
fibre. Once again, balance is key.
SOURCE: www.aol.com,
www.huffingtonpost.com
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48. WORDS: LLEWANN PHANG
SCOREBOARD
PREVENTIONISBETTERTHANCUREGet fit and stay injury-free during your workout.
Here are some downright
unconventional sporting
competitions that give a
new meaning to the phrase
‘anything is possible’.
APPLE RACE The Great Huon
Apple Race is an annual event
in Tasmania’s Huonville,
Australia. Competitors hurl
apples from a bridge over the
Huon River, and the owner of
the apple that floats first across
the finish line some 300 metres
downriver is the winner.
BED RACING The annual
Knaresborough Bed Race in the
English town of Knaresborough,
NorthYorkshire, involves
navigating a three-kilometre
route with a bed on four wheels.
The race starts and finishes at
Conyngham Hall, and covers an
uphill climb, a downhill run and
a river-crossing, so it’s essential
that the bed also floats!
SHIN KICKING Part of the
annual Cotswold Olimpicks (not
to be confused with the Olympic
Games) event in Gloucestershire,
England, which began in 1612,
this sport is about competitors
kicking their opponents as hard
as they can in the shins to make
them fall.Today, participants
must wear soft shoes when
competing, but in the old days,
people went at their adversaries
with steel cap boots!
SOURCE:www.topendsports.com
Personal injury can happen
anywhere, even during routine
exercise.Though there are times
when a mishap is simply unavoidable,
more often than not, you can sidestep
a workout injury by heeding some
basic preventive measures.
WARM UP AND COOL
DOWN Diving head-on into a
workout without warming up, or
abruptly stopping without cooling
down properly, are both equally
damaging to your body. Always
gear up gradually with some simple
stretching and bending before
launching full swing into your
routine; and the same moves work
work out. Rushing through your
routine causes excessive strain on
your body and increases the risk
of injury. Take your time to focus
on your workout and observe the
movements of your body as you
exercise. Remember – stay calm,
keep cool and be in control.
NOURISH AND HYDRATE
Before starting your workout, make
sure you are sufficiently nourished
and hydrated. Don't binge; a
low fat, low fibre snack that is
moderate in carbs and proteins
before exercise time is ideal, while
a post-workout protein intake will
help your muscles recuperate and
just as well to cool you down after
your workout.
SAY 'NO' TO EXERTION
Sending your body into overdrive
spells trouble. While working out,
pay close attention to your body
and watch for any signs of pain
or discomfort. If you feel sore
after exercising, take a break from
your workout for a day or two to
let your body heal. Continued
exertion of tired/sore limbs can
lead to serious injuries.
THE THREE CS Calm, cool,
controlled – remember these
buzz words the next time you
re-energise. Also, always keep a
refillable water bottle handy to
stay hydrated before, during and
after every session.
DIVERSIFY Don’t repeatedly
utilise the same muscles every
time you exercise. Experts advise
that you should vary your routine
so that you don't repeat the same
movements on a daily basis and
continually overstress the same
areas of the body. Diversifying
your fitness regime also gives
tired or sore muscles time to
recover and revive.
SOURCE: www.aol.com
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79.5MILLION USD IS CRISTIANO RONALDO’S
TOTAL EARNINGS LASTYEAR, MAKING HIM
THETOP EARNER ONTHE FOOTBALL FIELD
IN 2015. www.forbes.com
1300ISTHE NUMBER OF SITUPS GOLFER GARY
PLAYER DOES DAILY, DESPITETURNING 80 IN
OCTOBER 2015. www.bbc.co.uk
17,360ISTHETOTAL AMOUNT OF CALORIES CONTAINED
INTHE 62 HOT DOGS MATTHEW STONIE ATE IN
10 MINUTES TOWIN THE NATHAN'S FAMOUS
INTERNATIONAL HOT DOG CONTEST IN 2015.
www.eater.com
WEIRD
SPORTS
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50. KIDS'SPACE
WORDS: STUART DANKER
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From conveying secret messages to aiding
long-distance communication, codes have
always played an important part in our
lives. Here are some of the most famous
codes and cryptography to date.
MORSE CODE Originating in the mid-
1800s, the Morse code was developed
for transmitting messages via electrical
telegraph systems, whereby every
alphabet and number is represented by a
series of short and long signals of sound.
Because it was so adaptable, the Morse
code found its way into other methods of
transmission, such as the flashing of lights,
which represent the code’s short and long
signals initially utilised for sound. While
not typically used to conceal messages,
Morse code would still sound like
gibberish to the untrained listener.
ENIGMA MACHINE Invented in the 1920s
by German engineer, Arthur Scherbius,
the Enigma machine is a simple device
resembling the old-style typewriter. In
fact, it even works like one, but with a
catch. The Enigma scrambles messages
according to its rotor settings, so that
in order to decrypt a message, both
sender and receiver must have identical
configuration keys. This code machine was
mostly used during World War II, with keys
that changed daily for added security.
MODERN CRYPTOGRAPHY Codes have
come a long way since the days of old.
Computers today can handle far more
complex numbers and algorithms than
we could ever imagine. So for instance,
although you can access your e-mail
account in mere seconds, your password’s
encryption mode is so complex that
it would take billions of years for any
computer to crack that exact password!
SOURCE:www.history.com;www.bbc.co.uk;www.time.com
TALKINGINCODEHumans have used encryptions to manipulate communication since ancient times.
LOL
› HOW MUCH DID THE
PIRATE PAY FOR HIS PEG LEG
AND HOOK? An arm and a leg!
› WHY DID THE BELT GET
ARRESTED? Because it held up
a pair of pants
› WHO EARNS A LIVING
DRIVING THEIR CUSTOMERS
AWAY? A taxi driver
› WHEN DO ZOMBIES GO
TO SLEEP? When they are
dead tired
› WHAT IS A MARTIANS
FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE
BAR? A Mars bar!
› WHY IS THE CHEF SO
MEAN? Because he beats the
eggs and whips the cream
› WHERE DOES A FISH KEEP
HIS MONEY? In the river bank
› WHY DID CINDERELLA GET
KICKED OFF THE FOOTBALL
TEAM? Because she kept
running away from the ball!
SOURCE: www.jokes4us.com
INTRIGUING
FACTSHere are some mind-
bogglers on codes!
NOT SO ENIGMATIC
During World War II,
the British were able
to crack the Enigma
enciphered messages
with the help of the
Polish. The Germans,
oblivious to this fact,
were so confident in
the Enigma that they
used it for all their
important defence
communications,
effectively costing
them the war.
MORSE BRILLIANCE
During his capture
in North Vietnam,
US prisoner of war,
Jeremiah Denton,
made his captors
happy by favourably
answering questions
on propaganda
television. What the
captors didn’t know
at the time was that
during the broadcast
of his interview, he had
sent out a Morse code
message by blinking
his eyes!
ANCIENT ORIGINS
It is believed
that elements of
encryption can be
traced all the way back
to the days of Egyptian
hieroglyphs in 1900
BC. There was even
an encrypted pottery
glaze recipe found
in Mesopotamia in
1500 BC.
SOURCE:www.bbc.co.uk;
www.huffingtonpost.com;
www.encyclopedia.com
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52. ultrasonic pi robot
intel compute stick
Lenovo Flex 3
WORDS: RIL RAHMAN
HYPERTECH
WALLET-FRIENDLYCOMPUTINGHaving evolved to become affordable tools for the masses, computers of the 21st century
are technological marvels, with some costing as much as your favourite frappé!
It’s hard to believe that just 50
years ago, computers were the size
of a home convection oven and
cost a small fortune! The advent
of computers like the Commodore
64 and the Apple II in the 1980s
revolutionised the industry forever,
and today, computers have not
only phenomenally shrunk in
dimension and weight, but also
cost a mere fraction of the price
they fetched half a century ago.
SINGLEBOARD
COMPUTERS SBC With the
sole aim of providing computer
literacy to the masses at an
affordable price, the UK-based
Raspberry Foundation created
a platform for cheap computers
that could be set up and used by
anyone, regardless of their age;
that’s how the legendary single-
board computer (a complete
computer built on a single circuit
board and containing all necessary
features of a functional computer),
Raspberry Pi, was born. Released
in 2012, the Raspberry Pi is a low
cost, credit-card sized computer
LAPTOPS While not as game-
changing as the Raspberry
Foundation with their Raspberry
Pi Zero, Intel is also one of
the forerunners for affordable
computing products for the
masses, undertaking this task
both as the sole manufacturer,
as well as under collaborative
partnerships with other industry
giants. At the January 2016 CES
(Consumer Electronics Show) in Las
Vegas, Intel announced the latest
developments in their Compute
Stick product line, which now
has a faster processor and better
graphics, while remaining the size
of a stick of gum. This computer
is perfect for first-time users who
require something simple yet
functional for their novice needs.
Intel is also producing other
new computing products priced
below USD300 with their partners
like ASUS, Acer and HP, who are
creating multi-form devices of their
own that give users computing
flexibility like never before, without
breaking the bank. The ASUS T100,
HP Pavilion x360, Acer Aspire
R11 and the Lenovo Flex 3 11
are just some of the devices with
capabilities as powerful as recent
mid- to high-end gadgets, and
carry an affordable price tag.
SMARTPHONES About a
decade ago, smartphones were
reserved mainly for the rich.
Then, in the last five years, these
communication devices not only
became extremely economical,
but also quickly progressed as the
that is plugged into a computer
monitor or television and uses a
standard keyboard. It comes with
a single-core processor, USB ports,
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) for video and an SD slot
for storage. Powered via USB (the
same connector that powers most
smartphones today), the launch
of the Raspberry Pi sparked off a
frenzy among techies to design
Lenovo Vibe X2
gateway to mobile computing.
Today, flagship smartphones are
available at prices no one could
ever have imagined before! Brands
like Huawei, Xiaomi and Lenovo
are some of the pioneer makers
of high-powered yet affordable
smartphones. Products such as
the Honor 5X, Redmi Note 3 and
the Lenovo Vibe series combine
dynamic mobile performance
and affordable price points into
a single device. While the very
first smartphones were mostly
glorified gadgets that gave you
access to the web, but lacked the
processing power to do anything
else, today’s affordable mobile
flagships are trailblazers in their
own right – providing the masses
with great communication
and web experience, a superb
feature-set and capabilities that
were previously only available on
devices that cost three to five times
more. Multi-core processors, high
resolution screens, high megapixel
cameras and even fingerprint
scanners are some of the premium
features included in devices in the
reasonable price range of USD150
to USD300.
and build further platforms and
systems around this credit-card
sized motherboard. The Raspberry
Pi was soon superseded by the
Model B+ (cheaper release price),
Model A (smaller form factor)
and the upgraded platform – the
Raspberry Pi 2 – which featured a
faster quad-core processor, more
RAM (1GB as opposed to 512MB in
the original version) and a microSD
slot instead of the full-sized one.
Then in 2015, the creators of the
Raspberry Pi finally succeeded
in their quest for affordable
computing with the release of
Raspberry Pi Zero. While it shares
the same processor as the original
Raspberry Pi, it outperforms its
earlier predecessor with a faster
clocked processor, is one thirds the
size and sells at a ridiculous price
of USD5! This means that now, you
can own a full-fledged computer
that allows you to surf the web,
perform productivity tasks, and
playback multimedia content, all
for the price of an iced beverage!
The incredible Raspberry Pi story
doesn't stop there – it has inspired
other companies to create their
own powerful, low-cost system-
on-a-board, like the Banana Pi, Pine
A64 and ODroid. Thanks to low-
cost boards such as these, techies
keep pushing the boundaries and
continue their efforts to create
new, affordable computing
paradigms for the market.
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53. FELLOWES
EXOLENS
Designed for
the iPhone
6S and 6S
Plus, the
ExoLens is a
skeletal frame
case that
is attached
to the
smartphone,
and allows
specialised
lenses to be
used with
the phone camera. Famous lens maker, Carl
Zeiss, has produced a range of lenses that can
be attached to the ExoLens, giving the iPhone
better optics for more professional-looking
images. www.exolens.com
CAMERAENHANCERSSuperb accessories that suit every shutterbug’s needs.
MONUMENT
VALLEY
Voted as the
best mobile
game of 2014
at the 11th
International Mobile Gaming
Awards, this is a great game
and a visual treat. Your goal is
to guide a princess through
beautifully designed levels that
invoke Escher-like aesthetics
and help her get through
buildings and past obstacles.
OS: ANDROID, IOS PRICE: USD2.99
Planetof
theApps
Play anywhere with
these offline games
you can install in
your phone.
BALDUR'S
GATE II
ENHANCED
EDITION One
of the greatest
RPG sagas ever
to exist on the PC is now right at
home on the mobile platform.
The game is about creating
a band of heroes, escaping
the evil wizard, Irenicus, and
searching for adventure.
OS: ANDROID, IOS PRICE: USD9.99
SWING
COPTERSThis
game comes
from the same
creators as
Flappy Bird,
only this time, you’re what seems
like a potato with a helicopter
hat, and instead of moving left
to right, you move up the screen
while trying to avoid swinging
hammers. It’s frustrating but fun,
and addictive!. OS:ANDROID,IOS
PRICE:FREE
ANGRY
BIRDS 2 Who
can forget
the angry
feathered
beings made
famous by this game; there’s
even a movie to be released
soon. As usual, your goal is
to retrieve the eggs stolen by
the evil green pigs. Get ready
to pull, release and bash into
some green ham! OS: ANDROID, IOS,
WINDOWS 10 MOBILE PRICE: FREE
Keep your smartphone
lag-free with these
quick fixes.
TIPOFTHE
MONTH
KEEP ONLY PRIORITY
APPS The more apps
you install in your
smartphone, the more
you take up precious
storage space, causing
your phone to run
at a slower pace.
Some apps can go up
to several hundred
megabytes, so four or
five apps like that are
a tremendous setback
to your phone’s
efficiency. Keep only
priority apps and
uninstall the rest to
improve your phone’s
response rate.
UPDATE YOUR APPS
It often feels like a
huge chore to update
your phone apps, but
app programmers
usually roll out
optimisation of
the app with every
update, making
it function better
in your phone.
So to help your
smartphone run
smoother, head on
to your Play Store or
App Store and click
the ‘Get Updates’
button to update
your apps to the
latest version.
REBOOT This is a
great way to clear the
RAM (memory) of your
smartphone and free
up space that apps
occupy in the system
memory. Rebooting
your phone can easily
give you 30 to 40
per cent improved
response time.
PEAK DESIGN SLIDE Adaptable as a shoulder or
neck strap, or a sling, the Slide combines the usability
of a professional-level camera strap design with
Peak Design's patent-pending Anchor Links for easy
attachment and removal of the straps. Made from
seat-belt webbing, it is durable enough for the bulkier
DSLR cameras, and unobtrusive enough for smaller
mirrorless cameras. www.peakdesign.com
GREENROOM136 JUNKMONKEY This
heavy-duty yet comfortable bag is perfect
for carrying your camera and photography
equipment. Made with water-resistant Codura
nylon outer fabric and ripstop inner fabric,
it comes in two sizes – medium (with a 14
cubic-litre capacity) and large (19 cubic-litre
capacity) – and can be customised with the
add-on Kit Pouch for extra camera protection,
thanks to the padded removable insert.
www.greenroom136.com
MANFROTTO COMPACT
ACTION TRIPOD For a complete,
compact and affordable tripod, the
Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod
is the answer. Its sturdy aluminium
structure and multi-use head enables
users to create panning shots, and
gives the flexibility of a ball head for
multi-angle shots. www.manfrotto.com
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54. TOUCHDOWN
Originally a Māori settlement dating
back to 1350, Auckland is located
in the country’s North Island and is
also known as Tamaki Makaurau or
‘the spouse desired by a hundred
lovers’. The moniker befits Auckand’s
envious environs – ensconced by
fertile volcanic slopes, rolling hills and
sparkling waterways.
Auckland became a British colonial
settlement in 1840 through the Treaty
of Waitangi, an agreement made
between representatives of the British
Crown and Māori chiefs. Early European
WORDS: CHITRA SANTHINATHAN
IMAGE:GETTY
ABOVE Waitemata
Harbour at dusk with
the city skyline as a
backdrop
AUCKLAND,
NEWZEALANDFrom sky-jumping to wine tasting,
New Zealand’s most happening city
has something for every traveller.
settlers were awed by the city’s
strategic natural harbours, Waitemata
(also known as Auckland Harbour) and
Manukau, as well as its fertile soils, and
a European settlement soon thrived.
The largest and most populous city
in New Zealand, Auckland is home
to a diverse population of different
ethnicities. This cosmopolitan heritage
is best sampled through the city’s
myriad cuisines and festivals. An
emerging arts scene coupled with an
appreciation for the good life lends this
city a cool, laid-back vibe.
MUSTSEE/DO
AUCKLAND WAR MEMORIAL
MUSEUM charts the history of New
Zealand through its Māori and Pacific
collections, significant natural history
resources and social and military
history exhibits. As New Zealand’s first
museum, it is the guardian of the world’s
largest collection of Māori treasures
and also hosts the country’s leading
heritage libraries. Another highlight of
the museum is its daily Māori cultural
performances that culminate in the
traditional haka (ceremonial war dance).
www.aucklandmuseum.com
SKY TOWER soars 328 metres high and
is the tallest man-made structure in New
Zealand. Three platforms afford visitors
spectacular 360-degree views of the city,
while Orbit, a revolving restaurant at the
tower’s peak, offers tantalising tipples
and fine-dining options high up in the
sky! For those chasing sky-high thrills,
the tower offers SkyJump, which literally
involves plummeting 192 metres (while
safely harnessed), off the tower at 85km
an hour! www.skycityauckland.co.nz
TAKE A HIKE along some of the
most scenic trails in the world. New
Zealand is renowned for its awe-
inspiring landscapes and hiking is the
best way to experience the country’s
beauty first-hand. Hikes of varying
distances, from quick 25-minute walks
to overnighters are available. Plan your
journey with help from the Department
of Conservation (www.doc.govt.nz) that lists
amazing wilderness experiences in and
around Auckland. The local council
(www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) also provides
walking maps for DIY hikes. A highlight
is the Coast to Coast Walk, a 16km
panoramic hike.
RANGITOTO ISLAND emerged from
the sea 600 years ago in a series of
volcanic explosions. The island is
situated about eight km northeast
of Auckland and is visible from the
mainland. The youngest of the islands
in the Hauraki Gulf (a coastal feature
of New Zealand’s North Island),
Rangitoto’s volcanic landscape
supports diverse species of flora and
fauna. A summit track traverses the
world’s largest pohutukawa (a coastal
evergreen) forest and culminates at
a 259-metre high peak that affords
spectacular views of the city and the
Hauraki Gulf. www.rangitoto.org
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55. “We Kiwis love good coffee and
food just as much as we cherish
the outdoors. My favourite spot for
a cup of java is VERVE CAFÉ (parnell.
net.nz/directory-listing/verve-cafe) in historic
Parnell for its bold, aromatic brews
and big breakfasts. It’s the place
I head to for my regular dose of
flat whites and people-watching.
Parnell has a cosy, villagey feel and
yet is only a stone’s throw from
the bustling city! Another one of
my favourites for good brews is
LITTLE & FRIDAY (www.littleandfriday.
com) that has outlets in suburban
Auckland. Each serves fresh food
made with free range and organic
produce. Menu highlights include
homemade crumpets, as well as
toasted sandwiches with delish
fillings like smashed avocado and
wood-roasted mushrooms. Dairy-
free and vegetarian options are
also available here. In Auckland,
we’re blessed to have the great
outdoors at our doorstep. I love a
picnic on Takapuna Beach, a sandy
stretch that overlooks volcanic
Rangitoto Island. Auckland also
produces fabulous wines and craft
beers; when I have friends over,
we usually head to West Auckland
to sample the top drops on offer.
At HALLERTAU (www.hallertau.co.nz)
in Riverhead, the owners brew
different types of beer and serve
them alongside top nosh that
includes the catch of the day. At
award-winning COOPERS CREEK
winery (www.cooperscreek.co.nz), visitors
can sample familiar flavours such
as Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot
Noir, alongside newer varieties
like Arneis, Montepulciano and
Viognier. Drink responsibly and
remember to keep to the legal
limits if you’re driving! It’s no
secret that New Zealand is home
to jaw-dropping landscapes;
explore the great outdoors on a
walk or tramp (overnight hike).The
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
(www.doc.govt.nz) lists some pretty good
selections from hour-long walks
to overnighters. One of the best
hikes available is the TONGARIRO
NORTHERN CIRCUIT that traverses
the volcanic heart of Tongariro
National Park with its landscape of
glacial valleys, alpine meadows and
emerald lakes.”
SLEEP
FORMOREHOTEL
OPTIONS,VISIT
www.airasiago.com
THELANGHAM
AUCKLAND
83SYMONDSSTREET,
BOX2771,AUCKLAND1010
HERITAGEAUCKLAND
35HOBSONSTREET,
AUCKLAND1140
CROWNEPLAZA
AUCKLAND
128ALBERTSTREET,
AUCKLAND1010
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InsideScoop
Aucklander and human
resources professional,
Ashwini Thilagalingam,
offers her suggestions for
top nosh and outdoorsy
pursuits in the harbour city.
EAT
MINCE AND CHEESE PIE, usually
made with lean beef and topped with
puff pastry, is undoubtedly a Kiwi
favourite. A square of cheese placed
atop the mince turns the pie into a
deliciously gooey treat once baked!
GETTING THERE AIRASIA X FLIES TO
AUCKLAND VIA GOLD COAST FROM KUALA LUMPUR.
www.airasia.com
EXPLORE THE WINE REGIONS
that encircle Auckland to enjoy
luscious wines, scrumptious food,
and breathtaking scenery. Waiheke, a
40-minute ferry hop from downtown
Auckland is home to clifftop wineries
and spectacular settings; Matakana,
less than an hour from the CBD, boasts
beautiful beaches and boutique
vineyards; and at Kumeu, Auckland’s
oldest wine region, visitors will find
renowned Kiwi wine producers
alongside artisanal wine-makers.
www.aucklandnz.com/love/wine-regions
Emerald Lakes,
Tongariro National Park
Auckland War
Memorial Museum
Haka performance Mince and cheese pie
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56. SLEEPINNS
Thailand’s greatest epics in wall hangings and
terra-cotta artworks. Yet, all this is done with
clean lines and simplicity, creating a luxurious
space where contemporary style meets tradi-
tional grandeur.
My suite, overlooking the central courtyard,
was palatial, with plush carpeting and an
earthy colour palette. A flat-screen LCD televi-
sion swivelled between the king-sized bed with
its elegant feature wall of diamond-shaped teak
and the cosy living area where a platter of sin-
ful dark chocolates sat temptingly, replenished
location is so central that it’s hard to believe
such an oasis exists. But, within this serene
sanctuary, it is easy for guests to pretend that
they are far removed from the big city.
Named after the first capital of Thailand,
which flourished between the 13th and 14th
centuries, a time thought to be the golden age
of Thai art and architecture, The Sukhothai
reflects the grace and splendour of this pe-
riod. The design of this 210-room property is
inspired by the palaces of Sukhothai, which
emphasised symmetry, open-air arcades, lush
courtyards, reflecting ponds and the use of
the chedi (stupa or pagoda) as a main design
feature. The chedi is said to represent the es-
sence of tranquillity, and I felt this soothing
touch the moment I entered the property.
To mirror the sumptuousness of design that
characterised the golden era,The Sukhothai in-
corporates opulent Jim Thompson silks, heavy
teak furnishings, elegant marble and lots of
mirrors. And, to infuse the design with cultural
relevance, The Sukhothai features scenes from
six acres of flower gardens, the stupa-studded
reflection ponds and The Sukhothai’s tree-
lined drive was bustling Bangkok. Yet, with
its tuk-tuks weaving through manic traffic,
ferrying passengers between amazing night
markets, super malls and grand temples, the
Big Mango was definitely out there… waiting
to be discovered.
In fact, The Sukhothai, located within walk-
ing distance from both the Saladaeng BTS sta-
tion and Lumpini MRT station, offers incredible
access to the attractions of the city centre. Its
Looking for luxury accommodation with the added advantage
of a strategic location? Here are our top picks for sleeps that
are sumptuous and strategic.
UNBEATABLELOCATIONS
TheSukhothai,Bangkok
T
o reach my 76 square metre Garden Suite,
I had to walk through a water garden in
the central courtyard where the over-
hanging branches of tall trees seemed to
graze ponds filled with lotus blooms in
shades of ivory, lavender and pale rose.
Here, with the birds chirping and the scent of
dewy grass wafting in the tropical breeze, it
was difficult to believe that just beyond the
WORDS: BEVERLY RODRIGUES
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