Bangalore Airport Closure!

Bangalore airport finalises schedule for phased closure from March 11.

NEW DELHI/BANGALORE, JAN. 25: 

From March 11 to May 4 flying into and out of Bangalore, the busiest airport in South India, could be a tedious process.

The airline watchdog has approved a three-phased closure of the airport beginning March 11. “There was no other way. We have tried to minimise the difficulties to passengers. The period of closure has been shortened. We have also asked the airport operator to give a report on why the runway developed cracks so soon after it became operational,” the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr E.K. Bharatbhushan, told Business Line.

Sources indicated that not catering to the problem at hand could have disastrous consequences including a crash.

In a press statement, BIAL said that to ensure the airport is in the best operational condition at all times, it has decided to “go ahead with the maintenance work with immediate effect, so as to complete the activity before the onset of monsoons in May”. It added that the decision was arrived at in consultation with all key stakeholders including domestic and international airlines, Air Traffic Control, AAI and the DGCA.

The maintenance will be carried out in a phased manner involving, in certain parts, closure of the runway, and in other parts, partial closure of facilities with minimal impact on airport operations. “The closure will be applicable between 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. from March 11 to April 3, 2012. The scope of work not requiring runway closure will be taken up subsequently,” it said.

Airline industry sources maintain that Bangalore will have a three-phased restriction of operations which will extend from March 11 to May 4 — a period of about 55 days. This is the third time that the airport operator is working on dates for the airport closure. Earlier, in a consultation paper it had proposed a 58-day closure beginning March 5.

Between April 4 and May 1, there will be no operations between 10 a.m. and 10.30 a.m., while there would be restricted operations between 10.30 a.m. and 17.30 hours, sources said.

The BIAL release also said that all efforts are in place, in coordination with the Air Traffic Control, to enhance the flight handling capacity in the hours preceding and following the closure each day between March 11 and April 3, so as to allow airlines optimum usage of the available time.

Courtesy - The Hindu

Healthy meal ideas!

Article Contributed by Sean K

If you’re tired of eating on the run and feeling sluggish later, there is good news!  Many healthy meal ideals  can not only give you the nutrients you need but are fun to make as well as filling.
Gone are the days when eating right meant having “rabbit food” that’s bland and unsatisfying.  Now, you and your family can eat right without sacrificing taste or spending a lot of money.
Making beef or chicken skewers is pretty easy and healthier than deep fried chicken meals.  If you’re using an outdoor grill, then you will want to soak your kabob sticks in water for about 30 minutes before placing on grill.  In the meantime, you can use lean cuts of your favorite meat and soak in your favorite marinade or rub for at least 2 hours before cooking.  If you cover and refrigerate overnight, the taste will be stronger.  Then cut meat into bite-size pieces and place on skewer.  You can add vegetables such as onion wedges, pepper slices or whole button mushrooms.  For a sweet taste, cherry tomatoes or pineapple chunks may be used.  Once you have your ingredients on the stick, place in a broiler at 400 degrees or grill until meat is done.  

Pizza is considered one of the most fattening foods out there and the truth is that it doesn’t have to be.  For starters, you can buy thin crust pizzas at most stores.  There are even crusts that are made of whole wheat, corn meal or are gluten-free.  This cuts a lot of the carbohydrates that are found in thick or cheesy crust pizzas.  Excessive carbs can also be hard to burn and eventually affect weight and blood sugar levels.   Instead of using pizza sauce, try a reduced sodium pizza sauce or vegetable marinara sauce.  Some people like feta cheese as a healthy alternative to mozzarella or cheddar.  Since mozzarella is made of skim milk, it’s not as damaging as hard cheeses that are not reduced fat. Instead of using the usual deli meats, try ground turkey or broiled chicken strips.  With these being fresh, you can control the sodium and fat content, which is little to none.  Or make your own veggie pizza.  These days, spinach, broccoli, eggplant and Portobello mushrooms are meatless alternatives that are filling enough to make a nice entrée.  Once you’ve assembled your healthy pizza pie, place in a pre-heated oven of 400 degree and let cook for about 15 minutes.

Do you like apple pie to finish off your meal?  Make a quick dessert by cutting an apple in half and removing the core.  Top with a little cinnamon, raisins and crumbled graham crackers mixed with melted margarine and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.  Having two of these halves is not nearly as bad as having two slices of apple pie so dig in!

So there is no need to sacrifice taste when it comes to eating right for better health and well-being.


Thanks for the contribution and reading!

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KINDERGARTENS IN SINGAPORE

Sarada Kindergarten
179 Bartley Rd, 
Singapore 539784
Ph: 62885288


Khalsa Kindergarten
1 Beatty Road, 
Singapore 209943
Ph  62973583


KinderLand
Paris Ris
Ph  65820882
Web  http://www.learninghill.com.sg/Kinderland.html


Saraswathy Kindergarten
Block 254, Kim Keat Avenue
#01-110(near Toa Payoh)
Singapore 310254

Contact InformationTel: 6258 2744
Fax: 6258 9348
E-mail: heb_skg@pacific.net.sg


Saraswathy Darma Muneeswaran Kindergarten
Block 838, Yishun St 81, #01-322
Singapore 760838.
Telephone: 6758 7421
Fax: 6758 7423
E-mail: sdmkg@pacific.net.sg 

Holi Grace KG
East Coast Park
Ph - 64483346


Eager Kids Montessori
247 Hougang Avenue 3
Ph 62880224
click here for details 

Indian Curry House Restuarant Review!!

Indian Curry House is a Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian restuarant. It is situated at Singapore Expo. After a tiring shopping and walking at the Expo Halls. This is a perfect place for your hungry pangs.


The food was truly inviting and delicious.

Dal Makhani

Steamed Rice

Vegetable Biryani was truly  delicious.

Will surely go next time:-)

Hope you will also enjoy here.

Address
Expo Drive, #01-44 Singapore Expo, Singapore
Tel: +65 6588 3324
Fax: +65 6587 4961
Daily: 11.30am–2.30pm, 6.00pm–11.00pm
BUS NO: 2, 9, 12, 24 and 38

Cheers,
Saraswathi

Aashirwaad 2011, a musical treat by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy!

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are performing at Chennai Trade Center on Nov 19th 2011 from 6.30pm.

Deepavali Events @ SG

Deepwali Celebration by Grace Ladies.

Date: 16 October
Day: Sunday
Time: 3-5Pm
Location: Sengkang

Meeting Detail:
Deepawali Celebration: 3:00- 4:30 PM
News updates: 4:30-4:40 PM
Refreshment: 4:40-4:55 PM
Photo session: 4:55Pm-5:00 PM

We will Celebrate Deepawali with full festive mood (like songs, dance, jokes, cooking recipes, games, cultural talk etc.).

Dress code  Indian Dress

Interested Ladies, plz send your confirmation for coming on sona@thegraceladies.com or call at 96740041. We will send you all venue details after the confirmation.
You can invite your friends also for deepawali celebration.

Note: No Registration fee. Only S$2 for refreshment ( for only nonmembers of Grace Ladies).


Diwali Bollywood Party @ Fullerton Hotel on 22nd Oct 2011 for tickets click here.


Diwali Dhamaal Dinner by IIS A @ Aangan Restuarant on 29th Oct 2011 for details mail me and join FB page here.


Admiral Garden Amphitheatre @ Woodlands (Next to Admiralty MRT)
Deepa-Oli 2011..
Date : 5th Nov 2011

Timing : 5:00 to 9:00 pm

Guest of Honor: Ms. Lee Geck Hoon Ellen - Member of Parliament & Adviser Sembawang GRC
Dress Code : Casual Smart. Traditional dress

Facilities : Included with ticket
Vegetarian food
Entrance
Performances
Lucky Draw
DJ and MC from Vasantham Oli

Big Bazaar, highlighting stalls for Modern & Traditional Dresses and Artifacts Arrangements : Food Stall, Fair Stalls, security, wash rooms, first aid
Ticket Cost : S$ 3 per person (Children below 3 free entry - but Food and lucky draw will be eligible only against ticket)
Contacts for tickets and details : Rita @ 81336394 or Adrian @ 98203865
Venue -  Site Map

Deepavali Star Nite 2011 on 12th Nov 7pm to 10pm at Changi Semei Multipurpose hall for tickets contact Samuel @67816058.

Bollywood Nite on 19th Nov 8pm to 10pm at Geylang Serai CC for tickets call 67472919.

Chong Pang Community Club and Thye Hwa Kwan Moral Society will be celebrating Deepavali with a record breaking rangoli making on 19th Nov. from 10am to 6pm @ Hard Court, nxt to Blk 165 Yishun Ring Road.

Deepavali Star Nite on 20th Nov 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Blk 4A Multipurpose hall Upper Aljuinied Lane. for tickets contact 67472919.

"Deepa Fiesta" in Punggol CC (Near Hougang MRT) on 26th Nov.


Siglap CC is having a Diwali Ball at the Siglap Community Centre.
Tickets are available with Minu @ 9387 7628 .

October to Dec 2011 Events!!!

October 2011


Kalaa Utsavam at Esplanade click here for details.


Dhoom Machale by Pritam and Mohit on 21st Oct at Esplanade click here for details.


November 2011


Sir Elton John’s “Greatest Hits Tour” is on Nov 20 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets are S$498, S$348, S$248, S$188, S$148, S$108 and can be purchased from SISTIC. 



December 2011


If you know any events to be added do drop a comment or mail me the details.


Cheers,
Sara