2008 was year of turmoil and future of 2009 seems to be already gloom. The recession is the biggest thing which is pinching the expectations.
India saw a series of terrorist attacks in major cities, last and biggest one in Mumbai the commercial capital of India. The stock markets crashed in early part of 2008 and there is no hope of recovery in 2009 at least. Inflation, failure on economic front, internal security problems are the most hurting things as far as India is concerned.
World saw advent of recession in USA and effects of that on world economics. United States got a new president in the name of Barack Obama. Memories of Osama Bin Laden are still lingering on the horizon.
Still as they say 'Hope dies last'. On that positive note let's wish everybody 'A Very happy and Prosperous New Year'.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Hindukush Mountain - How it was named
Western Afghanistan comprising the provinces of Herat , Kandahar was ruled by Sabuktagin a Muslim ruler from a town named Ghazni. He was facing Raja Jaya Pala who ruled from Kubha (modern Kabul) in Eastern Afghanistan. His kingdom comprised the provinces of Kapisa on the western side of the Hindu Kush Ranges and Punjab on the Eastern side.
The year 980C.E. marks the beginning of the Muslim invasion into India proper when Sabuktagin attacked Raja Jaya Pal in Afghanistan. In 980 C.E. Afghanistan was also a place where the people were Hindus and Buddhists. The name "Afghanistan" comes from "Upa-Gana-stan" which means in Sanskrit "The place inhabited by allied tribes". This was the place from where Gandhari of the Mahabharat came from Gandhar whose king was Shakuni. The Pakthoons are descendants of the Paktha tribe mentioned in Vedic literature. Till the year 980 C.E., this area was a Hindu majority area, till Sabuktagin from Ghazni invaded it and displaced the ruling Hindu king - Jaya Pal Shahi.
The victory of Sabuktagin pushed the frontiers of the Hindu kingdom of the Shahis from Kabul to behind the Hindu Kush mountains. Hindu Kush is literally "killer of Hindus" - a name given by Mahmud Ghazni to describe the number of Hindus who died on their way into Afghanistan to a life of captivity. After this setback, the Shahis shifted their capital from Kubha (Kabul) to Udbhandapura (modern Und in NWFP). Sabuktagin's son Mahmud Ghazni, kept up the attacks on the Shahis and captured Und. Subsequently, the Shahis moved their capital to Lahore and later to Kangra in Himachal.
The year 980C.E. marks the beginning of the Muslim invasion into India proper when Sabuktagin attacked Raja Jaya Pal in Afghanistan. In 980 C.E. Afghanistan was also a place where the people were Hindus and Buddhists. The name "Afghanistan" comes from "Upa-Gana-stan" which means in Sanskrit "The place inhabited by allied tribes". This was the place from where Gandhari of the Mahabharat came from Gandhar whose king was Shakuni. The Pakthoons are descendants of the Paktha tribe mentioned in Vedic literature. Till the year 980 C.E., this area was a Hindu majority area, till Sabuktagin from Ghazni invaded it and displaced the ruling Hindu king - Jaya Pal Shahi.
The victory of Sabuktagin pushed the frontiers of the Hindu kingdom of the Shahis from Kabul to behind the Hindu Kush mountains. Hindu Kush is literally "killer of Hindus" - a name given by Mahmud Ghazni to describe the number of Hindus who died on their way into Afghanistan to a life of captivity. After this setback, the Shahis shifted their capital from Kubha (Kabul) to Udbhandapura (modern Und in NWFP). Sabuktagin's son Mahmud Ghazni, kept up the attacks on the Shahis and captured Und. Subsequently, the Shahis moved their capital to Lahore and later to Kangra in Himachal.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Vodafone festive offers in Kerala
Vodafone Essar has announced that its ‘Lifelong Prepaid plan’ will now be available in Kerala at Rs 149 as opposed to the earlier price of Rs 199.
Under this scheme, local call rates will be at Re1/min. The plan also offers subscribers talk time worth Rs 10.
In addition, Vodafone has also reduced the rates for National SMS from Rs 2/SMS to Rs 1.50/SMS for both prepaid and post paid customers. Prepaid customers can customise their requirement with the bonus cards applicable.
Bonus card offers special call rates where customers can call local Vodafone numbers for as low as 40 p/min and other mobiles and landlines at 60 p/min. Vodafone launched its first international full roaming for prepaid customers in Dubai.
This service can be activated within 24 hours for a minimal charge of Rs 99.
To activate the service, a customer has to type ‘ACT IR’ and SMS to 144.
The company is also offering a REEBOK bag free with every new postpaid connection.
This offer is available in all Vodafone stores and mini stores across Kerala.
Mr Suresh Kumar R., Senior Vice-President, Vodafone Essar Kerala, said “Hoping to add more colour to the festive season,
Vodafone Kerala has launched these offers in line with our commitment to make mobility even more affordable to our customers.”
Source : Business line, Kochi
Under this scheme, local call rates will be at Re1/min. The plan also offers subscribers talk time worth Rs 10.
In addition, Vodafone has also reduced the rates for National SMS from Rs 2/SMS to Rs 1.50/SMS for both prepaid and post paid customers. Prepaid customers can customise their requirement with the bonus cards applicable.
Bonus card offers special call rates where customers can call local Vodafone numbers for as low as 40 p/min and other mobiles and landlines at 60 p/min. Vodafone launched its first international full roaming for prepaid customers in Dubai.
This service can be activated within 24 hours for a minimal charge of Rs 99.
To activate the service, a customer has to type ‘ACT IR’ and SMS to 144.
The company is also offering a REEBOK bag free with every new postpaid connection.
This offer is available in all Vodafone stores and mini stores across Kerala.
Mr Suresh Kumar R., Senior Vice-President, Vodafone Essar Kerala, said “Hoping to add more colour to the festive season,
Vodafone Kerala has launched these offers in line with our commitment to make mobility even more affordable to our customers.”
Source : Business line, Kochi
Immigration help for Indians
This is for the Indians, who are planning a visit to United States. This website compiles lot of information about visas, air tickets, air lines, carry baggage, check in, immigration, customs, boarding, admission to United States, Arrival, baggage, customs etc. for the new immigrants.
check it out at http://immihelp.com .
check it out at http://immihelp.com .
Monday, December 15, 2008
Mahindra Xylo coming on Jan 13th 2009
Mahindra & Mahidra's most ambitious project (code named Ingenio) after Scorpio is seeing daylight very shortly. The vehicle is scheduled to be launched coming Jan. 13th 2009. The new multi utility vehicle (MPV) 'Xylo' is touted to be in competition to Toyoto Innova the current eye candy of MPV market. The Xylo is tested for 1 million kilometers worldwide and quite visible in mumbai and pune viscinity in camouflage while testing.
There is a pre launch teaser campaign going on check out http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in and participate in a context to win Mahindra Xylo.
There is a pre launch teaser campaign going on check out http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in and participate in a context to win Mahindra Xylo.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Silver Jubilee of Maruti Udyog
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (formerly Maruti Udyog Limited) will celebrate its 25th anniversary in India, On December 14, 2008. Maruti 800 and Omni the best sold models of the company will also celebrate 25 glorious years in India.Let us thank Maruti and the people behind it for bringing about an evolutionary change in the Indian automotive scene and hope that it continues to provide people with better products in the future.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ghajini - Hindi Movie
Aamir Khan starrer remake of super hit tamil movie ‘Ghajini’ will be release on December 25 2008. Ghajini Hindi film is directed by A R Murugadoss and is a remake of Tamil film 'Gajini' by the same director under the banner Gita arts. Original movie was done by Surya in Tamil. This was later dubbed into Telugu and was superhit there also. The movie is inspired by psychological thriller ‘Memento’ directed by Christopher Nolan.
Ghajini is faithful to the basic plot of Memento. In Memento, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) searches for one of the two men who broke into his house and raped and killed his wife. Leonard kills one of them but the other hits him on the head, as a result of which Leonard is affected by anterograde memory or short-term memory loss.
In Ghajini, the protagonist is a business tycoon, who is sets out to track his girlfriend’s killer. He too is hit on the head and suffers from short-term memory loss.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Winter special trains on Konkan Railway
Konkan Railway has decided to run winter special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM) and Karwar via Konkan Railway route to clear extra rush of passengers.
The trains will have 17 coaches.
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- Special train no. 109 will run ex-CSTM from 15/12/2008 to 05/01/2009. The train will leave from CSTM at 2355 hrs and reach Karwar at 1400 hrs next day.
- Special train no. 110 will run ex-Karwar from 16/12/2008 to 06/01/2009. The train will leave from Karwar at 1500 hrs and reach CSTM at 0420 hrs next day.
The trains will have 17 coaches.
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Additional Rajdhani and Goa Sampark Kranti express trains for Chrismas
Good news for passengers travelling via Konkan Railway route !! The frequency of Rajdhani Express and Goa Sampark Kranti Express trains going via the Konkan railway route has been increased, thus giving further reason for passengers to smile, especially during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season.
I) The frequency of Train no. 2432/2431 Nizamuddin-Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani Express will be increased from bi-weekly to tri-weekly w.e.f. 03/12/2008 ex-Nizamuddin and w.e.f 05/12/08 ex- Thiruvananthapuram.
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I) The frequency of Train no. 2432/2431 Nizamuddin-Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani Express will be increased from bi-weekly to tri-weekly w.e.f. 03/12/2008 ex-Nizamuddin and w.e.f 05/12/08 ex- Thiruvananthapuram.
- Train No . Existing days of run Revised days of run
- 2432 ex-Nizamuddin Tuesday, Sunday Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
- 2431 Tuesday, Thursday Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- ex-Thiruvananthapuram
- Train No . Existing days of run Revised days of run
- 2450 ex-Nizamuddin Saturday Monday, Saturday.
- 2449 ex-Madgaon Tuesday Tuesday, Wednesday.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Hyundai Slashes car prices by Rs. 33000/-
Sagging prospectus in automobile industry due to world wide recession signals Indian auto manufacturers to slash the prices. Hyundai Motor India responded to the scene by slashing prices of its cars by up to Rs 33,000, besides offering benefits like free insurance and exchange bonus.
The company offers its popular Santro model cheaper by Rs 33,000 at Rs 299,000.
The price of Accent will go down by Rs 7,200 to Rs 499,903, while Verna will be cheaper by Rs.24,000, the company said.
Hyundai is also offering free insurance, exchange bonuses and free car accessories worth as much as Rs.15,000 to attract reluctant customers.
The company offers its popular Santro model cheaper by Rs 33,000 at Rs 299,000.
The price of Accent will go down by Rs 7,200 to Rs 499,903, while Verna will be cheaper by Rs.24,000, the company said.
Hyundai is also offering free insurance, exchange bonuses and free car accessories worth as much as Rs.15,000 to attract reluctant customers.
Tata Motors on discount spree
Thanks to recession, TATA Motors is offering discounts of up to Rs. 66,000/- on its vehicles, under the offer named STOP THNIKING START DRIVING. Offer is valid from Dec 5 to Dec 20, 2008.A scratch card with assured gift is given with each purchase. You can win one Sumo Grande, Ten Indica Xeta LPG and Blackberry 8830 and many more.
Indica Vista and Indigo CS offer no discounts.
Check out the list and discounts
Indica NA - DL, DLE, DLS Rs. 30000
Indica Xeta - all variants except LPG Rs. 30000
Indica Xeta LPG Rs. 40000
Indica turbo - all variants Rs. 30000
Indica DiCOR - all variants Rs. 30000
Indicab Rs. 30000
Indica Vista Nil
Indigo CS Nil
Indigo (other than Indigo CS) / Marina / IndigoXL Rs. 40000
Sumo / Sumo Victa / Spacio - Variant Details** Rs. 40000
Sumo Grande - all variants Rs. 60000 + Free 1yr Extended Warranty worth Rs. 6000
Safari - all 2.2ltr Dicor variants Rs. 25000 Loyalty discount@
Indigo CS - LS, LS DICOR, GLS versions only Rs. 5000
Additional to this, there are assured gifts via scratch card.
Click here for more details and latest updates at Tata Motors offers page.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Suzuki launches Hayabusa and Intruder
Suzuki has launched it's flagship products Hayabusa and Intruder in India. The bikes have been priced identically at Rs. 12.5 Lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi.
The 2008 Hayabusa comes with a ram air equipped 1,340cc inline four engine that develops 190 bhp with the help of high tech features like twin swirl combustion chamber. The sleek aerodynamic design offers high speed stability and S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) which lets the rider select one of the three different engine settings. The bike also comes with a hydraulic slipper clutch (a standard thing in the litre class bikes) and radially mounted brakes for efficient braking.
A Gixxer turned twice over… The Suzuki M1800R is big. The bike boasts of a massive 1800cc engine and a wider than the widest, 240 section tyre at the rear. The shaft driven Suzuki Intruder M1800 R is also the most powerful cruise Suzuki has ever built if that helps the cause!
The 2008 Hayabusa comes with a ram air equipped 1,340cc inline four engine that develops 190 bhp with the help of high tech features like twin swirl combustion chamber. The sleek aerodynamic design offers high speed stability and S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) which lets the rider select one of the three different engine settings. The bike also comes with a hydraulic slipper clutch (a standard thing in the litre class bikes) and radially mounted brakes for efficient braking.
A Gixxer turned twice over… The Suzuki M1800R is big. The bike boasts of a massive 1800cc engine and a wider than the widest, 240 section tyre at the rear. The shaft driven Suzuki Intruder M1800 R is also the most powerful cruise Suzuki has ever built if that helps the cause!
I vote nobody
As per the 1969 act, in section "49-O" a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote for anyone. Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O".
Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"?
Because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on..."Please forward this mail to as many as possible, so that we, the people of India , can really use this power to save our nation". Use your voting right for a better INDIA
source : via email
Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"?
Because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on..."Please forward this mail to as many as possible, so that we, the people of India , can really use this power to save our nation". Use your voting right for a better INDIA
source : via email
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Terrorist wiped out of Mumbai
Joint effort by the security forces, army, navy and NSG (National Security Guards) has ended the 59 hours terrorist reins in Mumbai hotspots. First to cleared of terrorist menace was Oberoi Trident hotels, next the Napien House in Colaba and final one is Taj Hotel.
More than 150 civilian life losses and killing 10 terrorist with arrest of one live is the end result. Loss to the property and business is yet to ascertain, as the NSG is yet to sanitize the last building terrorists hold. Some nine foreign nationals are also victim of the carnage that shattered the nerve of business community who frequent these top five star hotels.
NSG lost Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, a brave soldier and Gajendra Singh another one in Napien House storming incident. The Maharashtra ATS Chief Hemant Karkare, Salaskar and Kamte are victim of inexperience of such situations. Mumbai police are exposed with their inadequate preparedness. The central and state government as usual has issued statements, which are just political, nothing concrete will come out of it. The UPA government in centre has been breeding the terrorism with lack of clear cut policies and minority appeasement policies of congress party. Which is costing dearer to the Nation.
If the stories in media are to believed the terrorists planned this act for more than six months in Karachi and apparently have ground support of dreaded gangster/don Dawood Ibrahim now hiding in Karachi, Pakistan. The quantity of ammunition and planning into the act shows how professional these peoples are getting day by day.
More than 150 civilian life losses and killing 10 terrorist with arrest of one live is the end result. Loss to the property and business is yet to ascertain, as the NSG is yet to sanitize the last building terrorists hold. Some nine foreign nationals are also victim of the carnage that shattered the nerve of business community who frequent these top five star hotels.
NSG lost Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, a brave soldier and Gajendra Singh another one in Napien House storming incident. The Maharashtra ATS Chief Hemant Karkare, Salaskar and Kamte are victim of inexperience of such situations. Mumbai police are exposed with their inadequate preparedness. The central and state government as usual has issued statements, which are just political, nothing concrete will come out of it. The UPA government in centre has been breeding the terrorism with lack of clear cut policies and minority appeasement policies of congress party. Which is costing dearer to the Nation.
If the stories in media are to believed the terrorists planned this act for more than six months in Karachi and apparently have ground support of dreaded gangster/don Dawood Ibrahim now hiding in Karachi, Pakistan. The quantity of ammunition and planning into the act shows how professional these peoples are getting day by day.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Terrorist attacks in Mumbai
Deccan mujahideen, a apparently Pakistan based terrorist outfit attacked Indian finance capital Mumbai yesterday. The attacks were carried on five star hotels in business district of Mumbai and suburban and long distance rail terminus. More than 130 peoples are dead and about 300 peoples injured in these attacks. Two taxis blasted in Mazgaon and Vileparle.
More than two dozen terrorist seems to be operating in these attacks, of which nine were killed by security persons. Forces lost 14 peoples including top cops, Hemant Karkare, Chief of ATS and Vijay Salaskar of ATS and ACP Ashok Kamte along with Sub-Inspector Shashank Shinde who was deputed at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus when terrorists started indiscriminate firing.
Media reports suggest that terrorists made a base in Nariman House, a Jewish residential complex in Colaba in south Mumbai. Two hotels where they are hiding are Taj at Gateway of India, and Oberoi Hotels at Narimon Point targeting foreigners mainly from US and EU countries.
More than two dozen terrorist seems to be operating in these attacks, of which nine were killed by security persons. Forces lost 14 peoples including top cops, Hemant Karkare, Chief of ATS and Vijay Salaskar of ATS and ACP Ashok Kamte along with Sub-Inspector Shashank Shinde who was deputed at Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus when terrorists started indiscriminate firing.
Media reports suggest that terrorists made a base in Nariman House, a Jewish residential complex in Colaba in south Mumbai. Two hotels where they are hiding are Taj at Gateway of India, and Oberoi Hotels at Narimon Point targeting foreigners mainly from US and EU countries.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Idea NetSetter
IDEA Cellular, launched its EDGE enabled USB Data Card ‘NetSetter’ for prepaid and postpaid subscribers in Mumbai. The new ‘Plug & Play’ NetSetter provides anytime-anywhere wireless Internet access, and is the only data card offering compatibility with multiple operating systems such as Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac.
To provide uninterrupted internet connectivity from remote locations, the new slim and stylish ‘NetSetter’ from IDEA comes with an unlimited plan for prepaid customers. As per the new plan, prepaid customers can browse the internet and download at 1 paise/10KB.
The USB data card is priced at Rs. 2,490. Interested prepaid customers can enjoy the benefits of unlimited plan by sending SMS ‘UNLTD’ to ‘51000’. Charges of Rs. 30 per day will apply for monthly subscription of unlimited plan. IDEA has also introduced an introductory offer for its customers to enjoy 50 MB worth of free download with the prepaid starter pack. IDEA NetSetter is also available for postpaid customers.
IDEA NetSetter offers additional benefits such as allowing the user to send SMS along with group messaging. NetSetter is compatible with both laptop and desktop and also provides usage statistics online.
IDEA came to the city recently through the biggest ever single city launch by any telecom company. The launch of NetSetter is the latest in the slew of products and services launched in the city by IDEA recently.
source : Moneycontrol.com
To provide uninterrupted internet connectivity from remote locations, the new slim and stylish ‘NetSetter’ from IDEA comes with an unlimited plan for prepaid customers. As per the new plan, prepaid customers can browse the internet and download at 1 paise/10KB.
The USB data card is priced at Rs. 2,490. Interested prepaid customers can enjoy the benefits of unlimited plan by sending SMS ‘UNLTD’ to ‘51000’. Charges of Rs. 30 per day will apply for monthly subscription of unlimited plan. IDEA has also introduced an introductory offer for its customers to enjoy 50 MB worth of free download with the prepaid starter pack. IDEA NetSetter is also available for postpaid customers.
IDEA NetSetter offers additional benefits such as allowing the user to send SMS along with group messaging. NetSetter is compatible with both laptop and desktop and also provides usage statistics online.
IDEA came to the city recently through the biggest ever single city launch by any telecom company. The launch of NetSetter is the latest in the slew of products and services launched in the city by IDEA recently.
source : Moneycontrol.com
Zyada Bolo, Sona Jeeto - an offer from MTNL
"Zyada Bolo, Sona Jeeto" a golden opportunity to MTNL Dolphin/Trump Customers to win gold coins upto 250 gms.Recharge Trump or TALK MORE in the NOV-2008 on Dolphin & Chance to WIN GOLD COINs
MTNL Mumbai’s GSM Mobile service “TRUMP & DOLPHIN” customer can win the GOLD COINS by recharging or talking more and more with DOLPHIN during month of November-2008 .
Details follows :
so huury up talk more n more and have chance to win GOLD from MTNL...
(Lucky winners would be awarded the prizes after the 30 Nov.08)
MTNL Mumbai’s GSM Mobile service “TRUMP & DOLPHIN” customer can win the GOLD COINS by recharging or talking more and more with DOLPHIN during month of November-2008 .
Details follows :
- For MTNL Mumbai Trump-Prepaid customers: Recharging any coupon equal to Rs.300 or more than Rs.300/- (MRP) during the month of NOV.08(01/11/08 TO 30/11/08) :
- First Prize : Gold Coin of 50gm x 1 prize
- Second prize : Gold Coin of 20gm x 5 prizes
- Third prize : Gold Coin of 10gm x 10 prizes
- For MTNL Mumbai Dolphin-Postpaid customers: "Talk more and more with Dolphin-Postpaid and have chance to win the GOLD.Dolphin customer which have minmum billing of Rs.300 in the month of November-08 would be eligible for participation in this GOLD scheme.
- First Prize : Gold Coin of 50gm x 1 prize
- Second prize : Gold Coin of 20gm x 5 prizes
- Third prize : Gold Coin of 10gm x 10 prizes
so huury up talk more n more and have chance to win GOLD from MTNL...
(Lucky winners would be awarded the prizes after the 30 Nov.08)
Friday, November 21, 2008
Maruti Suzuki A-Star launched
Maruti Suzuki has launched supposed to be the Alto replacement, A-Star in the market today. The car comes in three versions - Lxi, Vxi and the ZXi. The top-end ZXi variant comes ABS + EBD (Electronic Brake Force and Air-Bags as standard and rear window de-fogger along with a dash integrated music system with 4-speaker and an AUX-IN to connect your iPods, which is also shared with the VXi variant.
Suzuki’s new 3-Cylinder, 1 Litre KB series engine with 67 Ps powers A-Star. The new engine promises best fuel efficiency amonth the 1 Litre category even better than 800cc engines. It improves upon current Alto's fuel efficiency and goes on to give 19KMPL.
Reliance Infocomm STV 309
A new special tariff voucher communicated by Reliance Infocomm gives tariff of 50 paise for all local calls. This STV is of Rs. 309 and valid for a year long in which user can enjoy this special tariff on his calls.
The STV 550 which gives same tariff plans for the Lifetime customers seems better than this.
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The STV 550 which gives same tariff plans for the Lifetime customers seems better than this.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Free laptops from Reliance communications
Reliance Communications has entered into a strategic alliance with laptop manufacturers like Acer, Asus, HCL, Intel and Lenovo to offer free laptops with internet connectivity to customers.
In this scheme, One needs to take Platinum plan of Rs.1500 per month with lock in period of 2 years. Customer gets a free laptop (Asus EEE PC 701) along with Data Card.
The scheme is available only for Delhi and Chennai.
For better models of laptops like Acer Aspire One Linux or Windows Model/ HCL Mileap Vista Model / Lenevo Ideapad, there is additional premium of Rs. 150-Rs. 1000 more over the Rs.1500 basic charge for Platinum Plan.
In this scheme, One needs to take Platinum plan of Rs.1500 per month with lock in period of 2 years. Customer gets a free laptop (Asus EEE PC 701) along with Data Card.
The scheme is available only for Delhi and Chennai.
For better models of laptops like Acer Aspire One Linux or Windows Model/ HCL Mileap Vista Model / Lenevo Ideapad, there is additional premium of Rs. 150-Rs. 1000 more over the Rs.1500 basic charge for Platinum Plan.
Solar cells with 100% efficiency
Researchers at Ohio State University have accidentally discovered a new solar cell material capable of absorbing all of the sun's visible light energy. The material is comprised of a hybrid of plastics, molybdenum and titanium. The team discovered it not only fluoresces (as most solar cells do), but also phosphoresces. Electrons in a phosphorescent state remain at a place where they can be "siphoned off" as electricity over 7 million times longer than those generated in a fluorescent state. This combination of materials also utilizes the entire visible spectrum of light energy, translating into a theoretical potential of almost 100% efficiency. Commercial products are still years away, but this foundational work may well pave the way for a truly renewable form of clean, global energy.
source: http://www.tgdaily.com/html_tmp/content-view-39807-113.html
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Free prepaid SIM for existing users from MTNL
MTNL Mumbai offers one Trump Prepaid SIM card at Free of cost to all existing MTNL Landline & Mobile customers. MTNL customers means all Dolphin/Trump/Landline/Garuda customers. The Trump SIM card will have a talk time of Rs.20/- and 30 days validity.
This scheme will be implemented only from the Area CSCs of MTNL and MTNL Distributers w.e.f. 15/10/08 to till the stocks last.
The free Trump SIM card will be given on first come first serve basis. The detailed instructions are given below:
A.For existing Dolphin customers :The request for the Free Trump SIM card will be accepted in the Trump CAF by the customers or his representative with two Photograph,One Photo Identity proff, and copy of producing their last paid bill. There should not be any outstanding in their account except the last bill if within due date.
B. For existing Trump customers:Customer will be asked to fill the Trump CAF Photo and Documentary proof will be taken as per existing procedure.
C. MTNL Landline/Garuda customers :Customer will be asked to fill the Trump CAF. The same can be submitted by the customer or his representative. Photo and Documentary proof will be taken as per existing procedure
Friday, October 17, 2008
Reliance Hello Prepaid Lifetime For Rs999
Reliance Hello the FW (Fixed Wireless) service of Reliance Communication (Rcom) has introduced the prepaid lifetime offer for new customers. Under this scheme one can get a Reliance FW phone with lifetime validity for Rs999 only.
Customers need to recharge with minimum Rs125 in every three months for an active connection. Instrument provided in above Rs999 plan is without data capability. For data enabled phone customers need to chalk out Rs500 extra i.e. a total of Rs1499.
Airtel launches Digital TV - A DTH service
Bharti Airtel the telecom giat of Inidia has launched its DTH service named digital TV in Kolkata, Durgapur, Asansol, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati in the first phase.
Airtel digital TV uses the latest MPEG4 standard with DVB S2 technology, which translates into exceptional picture clarity and consistent high quality audio for the customer. This latest technology also enables delivery of more complex interactive content and is High Definition ready.
Features of the service are :
Airtel digital TV uses the latest MPEG4 standard with DVB S2 technology, which translates into exceptional picture clarity and consistent high quality audio for the customer. This latest technology also enables delivery of more complex interactive content and is High Definition ready.
Features of the service are :
- Universal remote for both Set Top Box and TV that offers enhanced viewer convenience
- 20% larger dish antenna that offers better performance during rain
- Entry-level offer starting at Rs. 2499/- with 6 months free subscription
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Lifetime Jaadu pack from Reliance Infocomm
Reliance Communications announced new pre-paid mobile plans named 'Lifetime Jaadu Pack' for its customers wherein local and STD calls for one minute duration would cost 50 paisa and one rupee respectively.
This offer is available at a one time recharge of Rs 550 and for a period of lifetime. This plan is available to both new and existing subscribers with lifetime validity.
The same tariff plans would be also made available for the post-paid customers with a monthly subscription of Rs 49.
This offer is available at a one time recharge of Rs 550 and for a period of lifetime. This plan is available to both new and existing subscribers with lifetime validity.
The same tariff plans would be also made available for the post-paid customers with a monthly subscription of Rs 49.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Tata Nano not from Singur that is for sure
Ratan Tata made it clear that he is out off Singur now. In a press conference on last Friday he blamed it squarely on agitation by Mamata Banerjee for the decision.
At the hindsight it is culture of agitation which is cultivated by left parties in last 30 years has brought the situation to this end. It is easy to blame Mamata Banerjee, but detailed analysis will not warrant exclusion of the role of Leftist government of West Bengal. The rallies and agitations at the cost of development is the popular culture has come to forefront in the entire episode. It is the failure of left government also, in creating a consensual environment on this record.
Mr Tata is keen on timely roll out of his dream project and he cetainly can't sit idle till the issue gets resolved within Mamata and Buddha. It is of course a setback for Tata Motors as they failed to gauge the ground realities at Singur. Now they are scouting for alternative sites, and hopefully they won't get into similar situation.
At the hindsight it is culture of agitation which is cultivated by left parties in last 30 years has brought the situation to this end. It is easy to blame Mamata Banerjee, but detailed analysis will not warrant exclusion of the role of Leftist government of West Bengal. The rallies and agitations at the cost of development is the popular culture has come to forefront in the entire episode. It is the failure of left government also, in creating a consensual environment on this record.
Mr Tata is keen on timely roll out of his dream project and he cetainly can't sit idle till the issue gets resolved within Mamata and Buddha. It is of course a setback for Tata Motors as they failed to gauge the ground realities at Singur. Now they are scouting for alternative sites, and hopefully they won't get into similar situation.
Suzuki Alto / A-star
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the 1000cc A-Star at paris motor show, touted to be Alto replacement. Alto is top seller in its segment, it is also best selling car in any segment even better than erstwhile bread and butter Maruti 800. The car will be built in India, for domestic and world consumption.
A-Star car will be wider,longer and taller than current Alto, keeping the same wheelbase. New 'K' series engine will power the car, with overall mileage around 22 KMPL, but not at loss of power the power delivery will be very healthy 68 ps @ 6000 rpm and a maximum 90 nm of torque @ 4800 rpm.
Car is expected to be launched in India, around end of October 2008.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Re-scheduling of stock market timings due to Sun Outage
Some information for trading members on stock markets, that due to heavy solar activity, the VSAT services are likely to be disrupted from September 24, 2008 to October 08, 2008 (both days inclusive).
It has, therefore, been decided to re-schedule the trading session timings from September 24, 2008 to October 08, 2008 (both days inclusive) as follows:
| Session | Start Time | End Time |
| Log -in | 9 : 00 a.m. | 9 : 55 a.m. |
| Continuous | 9 : 55 a.m. | 11 : 25 a.m. |
| No trading due to Sun Outage | 11 : 25 a.m. | 12 : 10 p.m. |
| Resumption of Continuous Session | 12 : 10 p.m. | 4 : 15 p.m. |
| Closing | 4 : 15 p.m. | 4 : 25 p.m. |
| Post Closing | 4 : 25 p.m. | 4 : 45 p.m. |
| Members Query & 6A/ 7 A reports | 4 : 45 p.m | 6 : 00 p.m. |
Monday, September 08, 2008
Tata Indica - EV
Electric version of Indica was unveiled by Tata Motors at SIAM annual exposition in New Delhi. The running prototype a Left Hand Drive car with Air Bags was at display and is being developed in association with a Norwegian partner.
Tata expects to launch it in Norway in the year 2009 as the infrastructure their is much better for the vehicle according to Tata.
The Indica EV will run 175-200 kms on a full charge which takes around 8 hours. The “two-pack” battery pack is placed neatly in the boot.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Upawasa or fasting in antiquity of India
Albiruni visited India in 10th century, in his Tarikh-e-Hind, describes about the various kind of fasting by Hindus, it is interesting to read it in this time.
Fasting is with the Hindus voluntary and supererogatory. Fasting is abstaining from food for a certain length of time, which may be different in duration and in the manner in which it is carried out.
Various methods of fasting.
The ordinary middle process, by which all the conditions of fasting are realised, is this: A man determines the day on which he will fast, and keeps in mind the name of that being whosebenevolence he wishes to gain thereby and for whose sake he will fast, be it a god, or an angel, or some other being. Then he proceeds, prepares (and takes) his food on the day before the fast-day at noon, cleans his teeth by rubbing, and fixes his thoughts on the fasting of the following day. From that moment he abstains from food. On the morning of the fast-day he again rubs his teeth, washes himself, and performs the duties of the day. He takes water in his hand, and sprinkles it into all four directions, he pronounces with his tongue the name of the deity for whom he fasts, and remains in this condition till the day after the fast-day. After the sun has risen, he is at liberty to break the fast at that moment if he likes, or, if he prefers, he may postpone it till noon.
This kind is called upavˆasa, i.e. the fasting; for the not-eating from one noon to the following is called ekanakta, not fasting. Another kind, called kr. icchra, is this: A man takes his food on some day at noon, and on the following day in the evening. On the third day he eats nothing except what by chance is given him without his asking for it. On the fourth day he fasts. Another kind, called parˆaka, is this: A man takes his food at noon on three consecutive days. Then be transfers his eating-hour to the evening during three further consecutive days. Then he fasts uninterruptedly
during three consecutive days without breaking fast. Another kind, called candrˆayan. a, is this: A man fasts on the day of full moon; on the following day he takes only a mouthful, on the third day he takes double this amount, on the fourth day the threefold of it , going on thus. till the day of new moon. On that day he fasts; on the following days he again diminishes his food by one mouthful a day, till he again fasts on the day of full moon. Another kind, called mˆasavˆasa (mˆasopavasa), is this: A man uninterruptedly fasts all the days of a month without ever breaking fast.
Reward of the fasting in the single months.
The Hindus explain accurately what reward the latter fasting in every single month will bring to a man for a new life of his after he has died. They say: If a man fasts all the days of Caitra, he obtains wealth and joy over the nobility of his children.
If he fasts Vai´sˆakha, he will be a lord over his tribe and great in his army.
If he fasts Jyaisht.
ha, he will be a favourite of the women.
If he fasts ˆAshˆad. ha, he will obtain wealth.
If he fasts ´Srˆavan. a, he obtains wisdom.
If he fasts Bhˆadrapada, he obtains health and valour, riches and cattle.
If he fasts ˆA´svayuja, he will always be victorious over his enemies.
If he fasts Kˆarttika, he will be grand in the eyes of people and will obtain his wishes.
If he fasts Mˆarga´sˆırsha, he will be born in the most beautiful and fertile country.
If he fasts Pausha, he obtains a high reputation.
If he fasts Mˆagha, he obtains innumerable wealth.
If he fasts Phˆalguna, he will be beloved.
He, however, who fasts during all the months of the year, only twelve times breaking the fast, will reside in paradise 10,000 years, and will thence return to life as the member of a noble, high, and respected family. The book Vishn. u-Dharma relates that Maitreyˆı, the wife of Yˆajnavalkya asked her husband what man is to do in order to save his children from calamities and bodily defects, upon which he answered: “If a man begins on the day Duvˆe, in the month Pausha, i.e. the second day of each of the two halves of the month, and fasts four consecutive days, washing himself on the first with water, on the second with sesame oil, on the third with galangale, and on the fourth with a mixture of various balms; if he further on each day gives alms and recites praises over the names of the angels; if he continue to do all this during each month till the end of the year, his children will in the following life be free from calamities and defects, and he will obtain what he wishes; for also Dilˆıpa, Dushyanta, and Yayˆati obtained their wishes for having acted thus.”
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sixth pay commission highlights
The highlights of the 6th Pay Commission report that was submitted to the government of India:
The tenure of the Commission was till April 4, 2008. Implementation of the revised pay scales from January 1, 2006.
The tenure of the Commission was till April 4, 2008. Implementation of the revised pay scales from January 1, 2006.
- To remove stagnation, introduction of running pay bands for all posts in the Government presently existing in scales below that of Rs 26,000 (fixed).
- Four distinct running pay bands being recommended -- one running band each for all categories of employees in groups 'B' and 'C' with 2 running pay bands for Group A posts.
- The posts of Secretary to Government of India/equivalent and Cabinet Secretary/equivalent to be kept in distinct pay scales.
- A separate running pay band, designated as -1S scale, is not to be counted for any purpose as no future recruitment is to be made in this grade and all the present Group D employees not possessing the prescribed qualifications are to be upgraded and placed in the Group 'C' running pay band PB-1 after they are suitably retrained. Group D employees possessing the minimum prescribed qualifications to be placed in PB-1 pay band straightaway.
- Minimum salary at the entry level of PB-1 pay band to be Rs 6660 (Rs 4860 as pay in the pay band plus Rs 1800 as grade pay). Maximum salary at the level of Secretary/equivalent to be Rs 80000. The minimum: maximum ratio 1:12.
- Every post, barring that of Secretary/equivalent and Cabinet Secretary/equivalent to have a distinct grade pay attached to it. Grade pay (being a fixed amount attached to each post in the hierarchy) to determine the status of a post with a senior post being given higher grade pay.
- The total number of grades reduced to 20 spread across four distinct running pay bands; one Apex Scale and another grade for the post of Cabinet Secretary/equivalent as against 35 standard pay scales existing earlier.
- At the time of promotion from one post to another, the grade pay attached to posts in different levels within the same running pay band to change. Additionally, increase in form of one increment to be given at the time of promotion. A person stagnating at the maximum of any pay band for more than one year continuously to be placed in the immediate next higher pay band without any change in the grade pay.
- Annual increments to be paid in form of two and half percent of the total of pay in the Pay Band and the corresponding grade pay. The date of annual increments, in all cases, to be first of July. Employees completing six months and above in the scale as on July 1 to be eligible.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Girivan - a private hill station near Pune
Sahyadri mountain range in monsoon is enchanting. Last weekend we had a nice over night trip at private hill station in Sahyadri near Pune, aptly named Girivan. One of my colleague Mr. Shirambekar (call on 9820552621 for bookings) have a bungalow there and for his persistent invitation we decided to make it.
Girivan happens to be a hill station in Hotale village near Kolvan of Mulshi taluka of Pune district. Approximately at 2400 feets above sea level and 400 feet above the lonavala hill station, naturally the climate is cool and refreshing. Add to that the monsoon dimension of water falls around the hills and freshness of air.
This area as I learnt was private property of versatile marathi stage and television actor Vikram Gokhale and developed by his realty firm Sujata Farms of Pune. Being close to Pune (Paud Road is just 10 Km away), many week end picnickers thrive here. Public transport is dependent on State Transport buses till kolvan, so you need to hire a vehicle or take your own. The property is well developed and secured from all the sides with private security firms and maintenance staff.
The food, can be arranged from a restaurant in the complex and is good as well as affordable. The area near the restaurant is developed on the basis of theme park, with natural water fall to be developed for year around in near future.
Many houses can be availed for rent in Girivan with the help of developers and their housekeeping team at affordable rates.
Girivan happens to be a hill station in Hotale village near Kolvan of Mulshi taluka of Pune district. Approximately at 2400 feets above sea level and 400 feet above the lonavala hill station, naturally the climate is cool and refreshing. Add to that the monsoon dimension of water falls around the hills and freshness of air.
This area as I learnt was private property of versatile marathi stage and television actor Vikram Gokhale and developed by his realty firm Sujata Farms of Pune. Being close to Pune (Paud Road is just 10 Km away), many week end picnickers thrive here. Public transport is dependent on State Transport buses till kolvan, so you need to hire a vehicle or take your own. The property is well developed and secured from all the sides with private security firms and maintenance staff.
The food, can be arranged from a restaurant in the complex and is good as well as affordable. The area near the restaurant is developed on the basis of theme park, with natural water fall to be developed for year around in near future.
Many houses can be availed for rent in Girivan with the help of developers and their housekeeping team at affordable rates.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
More Ganapati Special Trains on Konkan Railway
Konkan Railway has decided to run Ahmedabad – Madgaon – Ahmedabad special trains during the Ganapati festival to clear the extra rush of passengers on its routes.
Train no. 0909 Ahmedabad-Madgaon special train will be run on 30th Aug, 1st Sept, 7th Sept and 9th Sept. The train will leave from Ahmedabad at 1410 hrs Madgaon at 1330 hrs on next day.
Train no. 0910 Madgaon-Ahmedabad special train will be run on 31st Aug, 2nd Sept, 8th Sept and 10th Sept. The train will leave from Madgaon at 1400 hrs and reach Ahmedabad at 1335 hrs next day.
The train will halt at Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Vasai Rd, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Rd, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilvade, Rajapur Rd, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Pernem, Thivim, and Karmali.
The train will have 18 coaches including ten sleeper and two 3rd AC coaches.
These are additional trains to the earlier 48 Ganapati specials announced.
Related posts:
Train no. 0909 Ahmedabad-Madgaon special train will be run on 30th Aug, 1st Sept, 7th Sept and 9th Sept. The train will leave from Ahmedabad at 1410 hrs Madgaon at 1330 hrs on next day.
Train no. 0910 Madgaon-Ahmedabad special train will be run on 31st Aug, 2nd Sept, 8th Sept and 10th Sept. The train will leave from Madgaon at 1400 hrs and reach Ahmedabad at 1335 hrs next day.
The train will halt at Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Vasai Rd, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Rd, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilvade, Rajapur Rd, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Pernem, Thivim, and Karmali.
The train will have 18 coaches including ten sleeper and two 3rd AC coaches.
These are additional trains to the earlier 48 Ganapati specials announced.
Related posts:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A Upgraded Credit Card from ICICI Bank
Just got a upgraded credit card from ICICI bank. Infact it is co-branded card with Future Group, the Big Bazaar fame. They have upgraded me from Silver to Gold card. The process was like they send me a SMS and I reponded to that as acceptance and voila withing next ten days I receive a SMS from courier company about delivery of my new card. Things are getting simple these days, with ever reaching impact of internet and mobile communications.Only glitch they have made is the letter accompanied talk about the card as add-on card upgrade, I didn't have any add-on card so far. Wife is happy with debit card. I have to check the repercussions about this.
As usual this one comes with lots of offers and rebates on purchases from the Future Group and allied marketeers. They are nothing but the allurements to customers to drop in at their store and get robbed over the period. Good thing is card is free for life time, and I shall try not to pay any interest or finance charges to the bank as possible by abiding to their payment rules. This takes some time to master, you have to keep your finances under control and remember the dates. Payments are done via net banking so you can schedule the payment for the last date.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Hanuman photograph. Real or fake ?
The photograph at left is of Lord Hanuman and taken by Manas Sarovar pilgrim. The story about its origin goes like A group of people went to Manas-sarovar for a piligrimage trip. One of the person there is a Upasaka of Hanuman. He was exploring some caves and accidentally bounced upon a being looking like Lord Hanuman. All of them had cameras and this person happend to click the camera and died there for reasons not known. The other persons fished him out and the camera and here is the picture the camera showed. I do not know how much it is true but many people are believing it. It is a fact that Hanuman does exist in flesh and blood because he is a Chiranjeevi
Before believing this version, as with the Indian psyche, nobody tried to investigate and get the details about the person who took this snap and died because of it. It is not difficult to get the list of pilgrims for Manas Sarovar yatra as it should be documented in Government of India records and there will be very few are dead during the yatra.
If one looks at the picture, the image shows a old monkey like creature reading a book said to be Ramayana. If it is a real picture then I wonder the Chirinjeevi Hanuman is gettng old with age and typeface of Ramayana is very big with just six lines on a single page.
There is quite a chance that this photo is taken from hand drawn picture, as it lacks detailing.
If anybody who is reading this has any further information about this episode, please enlighten us about it. Till then enjoy the curiosity of Indian Mysticism.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Konkan Railway to ply 48 Ganapati Special trains
Good news for passengers travelling to Konkan during the Ganpati festival !... In anticipation of huge crowd of people travelling towards their native places in Konkan, KR will be running 48 special trains between Mumbai and Madgaon via Konkan Railway route w.e.f 29th August, 2008.
- Dadar– Madgaon – Dadar reserved special trains : 0105 Dn special train will run ex-Dadar from 29th August to 6th Sept, 2008 and again from 8th Sept to 14th September, 2008. The train will leave Dadar at 0035hrs & reach Madgaon at 1510 hrs.0106 Up special train will run ex-Madgaon from 29th August to 6th Sept, 2008 andagain from 8th Sept to 14th September, 2008. The train will leave from Madgaon at1540 hrs and reach Dadar at 0500 hrs the next day. 0105/0106 will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun,Savarde, Aravali Rd, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Rd,Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd,Madure, Pernem, Thivim, and Karmali. The train will have 17 coaches.
- CSTM – Madgaon – CSTM Unreserved special trains : 0107 Dn special train will run ex-CSTM every alternate day from 29th August to 12th Sept and 0108 Up special train will run ex-Madgaon every alternate day from 30th August to 13th Sept, 2008. 0107 Dn will leave from CSTM at 2355 hrs and reach Madgaon at 1410 hrs nextday and 0108 Up will leave from Madgaon at 1440 hrs and reach CSTM at 0420hrs next morning. The train will have 19 coaches. 0107/0108 will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Rd, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Rd, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Madure, Pernem, Thivim, and Karmali.
Mumbai Local train timetable
This is for the local or suburban train travelers in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.Sindhunagar.com has a good online timetable for the routes Central line, Harbour Line and Thane-Vashi route in Navi Mumbai. It is search base timetable for time window which results the trains in a certain time windows for starting and destination railway stations.
Good thing is that it is updated regularly as soon as Railways update their timetables.
Check out the link for the timetables http://www.sindhunagar.com/railway.php
There is one more online timetable for entire suburban local trains in mumbai offered as a blog item at http://mumbainews.wordpress.com/2006/08/30/local-trains-time-table/
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Honda CBF Stunner launched
Honda has launched its new bike in 125 cc segment, as per the schedule on June 30th last week.
The aggressively styled bike is targeted at youth who crave for style and please their parents with 125 cc mileage in upward going fuel prices in the country. As usual build quality and reliability are top notched as in any other Honda product.
The new launch will be direct competition to TVS Flame and soon to be launched Bajaj XCD Sprint. There will be three differently configured models with different price tags. The basic kick start drum brake version of Honda CBF Stunner would Rs. 47,070, while the self start drum brake version costs Rs. 49,820, while the top of the line disc brake version (with self start) would set you back by Rs. 51,655 (prices ex. showroom Delhi).
Technical Specification of Honda CBF Stunner
- Engine type: 4 stroke, Air cooled OHC single cylinder
- Displacement: 124.7cc
- Max power: 11bhp @ 8000rpm
- Max Torque: 11Nm @ 6500rpm
- Starting system: Kick/self
- Gear shift pattern: 1 Down - up
- Headlamp: 35/35W 12V Halogen
- Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
- Rear suspension: 3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorver with recangular box type swing arm
- Front tyre: 80/100-17″ 46p (tubeless)
- Rear tyre: 100/90-17 55p (tubeless)
- Front brake: 130mm drum (optional 240mm disc)
- Rear brake: 130mm drum brake
- Length: 2012mm
- Width: 734mm
- Height: 1113mm
- Wheelbase: 1271mm
- Ground Clearance: 173mm
- Fuel tank capacity: 10 liters (2 liter reserve)
- Kerb weight: 129kg
Rainy nightmares
It is the repeating phenomena, during the monsoon on each high tide, if it rains around 200 mm in 24 hours you are sure to get an deluge, halting the local train operations and consequences.
July 1st was one of such day, it started raining previous night and continued till the afternoon, Central Railway stopped functioning. The high tide around 11am in the morning added to the woes as water logged could not be drained out for a period of more than three hours affecting the day to day activities of mumbaities.
Every monsoon the situation aggravates as the infrastructure of the mumbai is pressurized by the development and ever growing population of migrants. Political circles are busy talking constitute gives right to its citizen of settling where ever they want in India, but never think about this preposition. Now municipal commissioner Mr. Jairaj Phatak wants us to live with these problems as they are beyond control of municipal corporation. Irony is last week he announced 15% water cut as rain was not sufficient in june 2008.
July 1st was one of such day, it started raining previous night and continued till the afternoon, Central Railway stopped functioning. The high tide around 11am in the morning added to the woes as water logged could not be drained out for a period of more than three hours affecting the day to day activities of mumbaities.
Every monsoon the situation aggravates as the infrastructure of the mumbai is pressurized by the development and ever growing population of migrants. Political circles are busy talking constitute gives right to its citizen of settling where ever they want in India, but never think about this preposition. Now municipal commissioner Mr. Jairaj Phatak wants us to live with these problems as they are beyond control of municipal corporation. Irony is last week he announced 15% water cut as rain was not sufficient in june 2008.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Yamaha YZF R15 launched
After lot of speculations since the Delhi Auto Expo 2008 in January, Yamaha has finally launched it's flagship model in India. The stripped down model of R1, a 150 cc YZF R15. The power delivery of engine is stated to be around 17PS. Best part of the package according to Yamaha official is it has not compromised on the bike other than the engine. Rest of the parts are same on R1 to R15.
Priced at around Rs. 97000/-, much higher than the 20PS Bajaj Pulsar 220 and Hero Honda Karitzma, it is anybodies guess how much impact this one going to make in already crowded Indian two wheeler market. It should be costliest bike after Royal Enfield Bullets in the market.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
First Hybrid car in India : Honda Civic
Honda has launched a hybrid Civic in India. This is the first hybrid car launch in India.
Price of this car is slated to be Rs. 21.5 lakhs ex-showroom in Delhi. The motor consists of a super-efficient 1.3-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a lightweight, high-output electric motor, which adds extra power when needed.
The EPA estimates mark the fuel efficiency in the bracket of 40-45 mpg city-highway for this luxury sedan.
Honda has launched a hybrid Civic in India. This is the first hybrid car launch in India.
Price of this car is slated to be Rs. 21.5 lakhs ex-showroom in Delhi. The motor consists of a super-efficient 1.3-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a lightweight, high-output electric motor, which adds extra power when needed.
The EPA estimates mark the fuel efficiency in the bracket of 40-45 mpg city-highway for this luxury sedan.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Tata Nano Impossible done possible
Impossible done possible by Tata motors, Nano the $2500 or Rs. 1 lakh car.
What goes inside? People kept on speculating till they were surprised by Tata Motors launched it first in India at a autoexpo earlier in the beginning of this year and subsequently launch at Geneva auto show. Still the skeptics true to their nature kept on ridiculing.
Now have a look yourself at what goes inside Cost Structure:
($1= 40 Rs approx)
Body-Shell (steel, frame, welding) - Rs 25,000
Engine and Transmission (Aluminium engine block, gearbox, drive-train, steering) - Rs 30,000
Electricals (lights, battery, starter motor) - Rs 10,000
Interior elements (floor mats, seats, plastics, roof trim) - Rs 20,000
Tires and suspension - Rs 10,000
Profit - Approx. Rs 5,000
read more at http://www.automotoportal.com/article/nano-technology
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Monsoon in Mumbai
Premonsoon showers are their in the last week. Every evening their is a silent thunderstorm and a shower follows. Still there is no respite from the heat, day temperature remains in constant around 35 degree celsius with humidy to give a experience of 40 degree celsius.
Mett. department is expecting monsoon to arrive on 10th of June, as it has arrived in kerala on 31st of May hoping everything goes normal.
As usual municipal corporations are doing their last minute work of cleaning drains, long drawn work completion like asphalting of roads and finishing some concrete stuffs.
Mett. department is expecting monsoon to arrive on 10th of June, as it has arrived in kerala on 31st of May hoping everything goes normal.
As usual municipal corporations are doing their last minute work of cleaning drains, long drawn work completion like asphalting of roads and finishing some concrete stuffs.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Petrol and diesel prices hiked
Adding to the woes of high inflation rates and ever rising, petroleum minister Murali Deora today announced that there will be rise in petrol and diesel prices today onwards.
Petrol will rise by Rs. 5 and diesel by Rs. 3, per litre. LPG is also going the way of price rise, domestic LPG will cost Rs. 50 more now.
A marginal duty cut on crude is also muted, excise duty on petrol and diesel is cut by Rs. 1 and customs duty is made to null from Rs. 5 on crude.
Petrol will rise by Rs. 5 and diesel by Rs. 3, per litre. LPG is also going the way of price rise, domestic LPG will cost Rs. 50 more now.
A marginal duty cut on crude is also muted, excise duty on petrol and diesel is cut by Rs. 1 and customs duty is made to null from Rs. 5 on crude.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Worlds most expensive house - Antilia
Mukesh Ambani the worlds fifth richest man, head of petrochemical giant Reliance Industries is building a 2 billion US Dollars or Rs. 8000 Crore.
This personal skyscraper now getting build in mumbai, India is named as Antilia and will be 22 story when completed. Just for the family of 4 persons. Antilia is the name of a mythical island some believe to be in in the Atlantic Ocean near Spain. Antilia will be 550 feet tall and will have a total of 400,000 sq ft of interior space. The house is scheduled to be finished by January 2009.
Antilia will have 3 helipads on top and six levels from ground for parking vehicles. 600 peoples are expected to work for this house when completed.
This personal skyscraper now getting build in mumbai, India is named as Antilia and will be 22 story when completed. Just for the family of 4 persons. Antilia is the name of a mythical island some believe to be in in the Atlantic Ocean near Spain. Antilia will be 550 feet tall and will have a total of 400,000 sq ft of interior space. The house is scheduled to be finished by January 2009.
Antilia will have 3 helipads on top and six levels from ground for parking vehicles. 600 peoples are expected to work for this house when completed.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Two american presidents and some coincidents
Have read it on a orkut community, don't know the facts are right or wrong.
Unbelievable Mystery
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford.'
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln' made by 'Ford.'
Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the kicker...
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Indian Pincode going 8 digits soon
Postal Information Number, popularly known as PINCODE or ZIPCODE is revised to accommodate more information and it will cater to mohallas or beat in your locality. That means it will be easier for the postmen to find your address and your mails could reach you faster.
The new system will be pincode + 2 last two digits for the mohalla or beat in your pincode area.
Currently in India, Postal Index Number (PIN) is a 6 digit code. There are 8 PIN regions in the country. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The first 2 digits together indicate the sub region or one of the postal circles. The first 3 digits together indicate a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery Post Office.
Search pincode for a region here http://www.indiapost.gov.in/test/Pinsearch.aspx
Postal Information Number, popularly known as PINCODE or ZIPCODE is revised to accommodate more information and it will cater to mohallas or beat in your locality. That means it will be easier for the postmen to find your address and your mails could reach you faster.
The new system will be pincode + 2 last two digits for the mohalla or beat in your pincode area.
Currently in India, Postal Index Number (PIN) is a 6 digit code. There are 8 PIN regions in the country. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The first 2 digits together indicate the sub region or one of the postal circles. The first 3 digits together indicate a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery Post Office.
Search pincode for a region here http://www.indiapost.gov.in/test/Pinsearch.aspx
Inflation in Indian State
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is a celebrated economist and he says inflation can not be controlled. Add to that contradictory statements by the government like, 'opposition ruled state governments are not doing enough to contain inflation'.
Four years inflation has braked the backbone of common man and the state has failed improve the life quality of its citizens. Four year back the incumbent Congress party government came into power with the slogan 'Congress ka hath Garibon ke Sath', literally meaning we are for poor and the game they have played in last four years is certainly opposite of that theme.
I think the conclusion is very simple, a celebrated economist is not the answer to any countries economic woes. It needs vision and through understanding of the situation and a good team to address such problems.
A stunning example should be the Rail Ministry under notorious Laloo Prasad Yadav. Who couldn't do any thing for Bihar, but after getting a shocker in Bihar elections he is tried hard to improve his image by excellent performance in Rail Ministry. What he has done, is not magic but extending the support to a good team for good work in railways. That should be formula for other ministries and state functionaries.
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is a celebrated economist and he says inflation can not be controlled. Add to that contradictory statements by the government like, 'opposition ruled state governments are not doing enough to contain inflation'.
Four years inflation has braked the backbone of common man and the state has failed improve the life quality of its citizens. Four year back the incumbent Congress party government came into power with the slogan 'Congress ka hath Garibon ke Sath', literally meaning we are for poor and the game they have played in last four years is certainly opposite of that theme.
I think the conclusion is very simple, a celebrated economist is not the answer to any countries economic woes. It needs vision and through understanding of the situation and a good team to address such problems.
A stunning example should be the Rail Ministry under notorious Laloo Prasad Yadav. Who couldn't do any thing for Bihar, but after getting a shocker in Bihar elections he is tried hard to improve his image by excellent performance in Rail Ministry. What he has done, is not magic but extending the support to a good team for good work in railways. That should be formula for other ministries and state functionaries.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Dealing with power shortage, Maharashtra way
Maharastra Energy Minister unveiled the plan to eliminate the power shortages in state in next five years. The most prominent figure in the plans seems to be the bill of Rs. 33000 crore.
Last ten years the congress government under Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh and the functionaries have done nothing for the power sector needs in the state. Barring mumbai the rest of maharastra is reeling under severe power shortages and is affecting the industry very badly.
But again, better late than never, in the election year government has tried to make for what they couldn't do in last ten years of their governance. The new plans will be supplanted by public private participation. If government plans are rightly implemented and planning bodies are right at projections then in 2012-13 state will have surplus energy.
Maharastra Energy Minister unveiled the plan to eliminate the power shortages in state in next five years. The most prominent figure in the plans seems to be the bill of Rs. 33000 crore.
Last ten years the congress government under Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh and the functionaries have done nothing for the power sector needs in the state. Barring mumbai the rest of maharastra is reeling under severe power shortages and is affecting the industry very badly.
But again, better late than never, in the election year government has tried to make for what they couldn't do in last ten years of their governance. The new plans will be supplanted by public private participation. If government plans are rightly implemented and planning bodies are right at projections then in 2012-13 state will have surplus energy.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Happy Gudi Padava
To uninitiated Gudi Padava is beginning of new year to Maharashtrians. It has similar relevance to Kannada and Telugu people also. It is known as Ugadi to those peoples.
Sindhi's also celebrate Cheti Chand on this day. It's the 1st day of new year that is Shuddha Pratipada(First day) of Chaitra Month according to Hindu calendar.
If you look at antiquity for this day, according to the Brahma Purana, on this day Brahma created the world after the deluge and time began to tick from this day forth. This is one of the 3 and a half days in the Indian Lunar calendar, whose every moment is considered auspicious.
To uninitiated Gudi Padava is beginning of new year to Maharashtrians. It has similar relevance to Kannada and Telugu people also. It is known as Ugadi to those peoples.
Sindhi's also celebrate Cheti Chand on this day. It's the 1st day of new year that is Shuddha Pratipada(First day) of Chaitra Month according to Hindu calendar.
If you look at antiquity for this day, according to the Brahma Purana, on this day Brahma created the world after the deluge and time began to tick from this day forth. This is one of the 3 and a half days in the Indian Lunar calendar, whose every moment is considered auspicious.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Vandana from agra falls in a open borewell
Once again a small child falls in a abandoned bore well. Electronic media celebrated it to the full core. It's happening more frequently now a days since the first reported story of a boy Prince got lot of publicity and TV news channels broadcast it live and made huge money out of it. Then it became a more frequent practice, every now and then a child has to fall in to these abandoned wells and news channel cameramen are there to telecast it live.
But for all this nobody, even government/administration has bothered to punish the people who show negligence on their part in living the bore wells open. It seems it is well understood game plan of concerns to carry this game ahead.
Once again a small child falls in a abandoned bore well. Electronic media celebrated it to the full core. It's happening more frequently now a days since the first reported story of a boy Prince got lot of publicity and TV news channels broadcast it live and made huge money out of it. Then it became a more frequent practice, every now and then a child has to fall in to these abandoned wells and news channel cameramen are there to telecast it live.
But for all this nobody, even government/administration has bothered to punish the people who show negligence on their part in living the bore wells open. It seems it is well understood game plan of concerns to carry this game ahead.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
MSRTC Timetable on net
Maharashtra Road Transport Corporations (MSRTC) timetable link is working now. They published its availability few months back, but some glitches and unprofessional approach from MSRTC honchos has delayed it so far. It is some what usable at the moment.
MSRTC buses or popularly known as ST (State Transport) buses and are only medium for large population for hinter areas in Maharashtra. Poor state of affairs of this state run business has always ensured poor quality of service. But with the pressure from private agencies although illegal ST services have started improving. They have started better buses and introduced new ventures like Mahabus on Mumbai-Pune route. Volvo buses are already running on this route. One wonders why the quality of service is only required on Mumbai-Pune stretch? Hope MSRTC extends this kind of service on other routes like Mumbai-Goa also.
Maharashtra Road Transport Corporations (MSRTC) timetable link is working now. They published its availability few months back, but some glitches and unprofessional approach from MSRTC honchos has delayed it so far. It is some what usable at the moment.
MSRTC buses or popularly known as ST (State Transport) buses and are only medium for large population for hinter areas in Maharashtra. Poor state of affairs of this state run business has always ensured poor quality of service. But with the pressure from private agencies although illegal ST services have started improving. They have started better buses and introduced new ventures like Mahabus on Mumbai-Pune route. Volvo buses are already running on this route. One wonders why the quality of service is only required on Mumbai-Pune stretch? Hope MSRTC extends this kind of service on other routes like Mumbai-Goa also.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Microwave cooking and its impact on health
Microwave is with us for few decades, but it is gaining ground in ordinary kitchens. This sophisticated way of cooking will definitely spread very fast in coming decade. It's impact on health are not discussed on large scale, of course the convenience will override the ill impact it has on the human health. The following article discusses ill impacts of Microwave cooking.
check it here http://www.relfe.com/microwave.html
Microwave is with us for few decades, but it is gaining ground in ordinary kitchens. This sophisticated way of cooking will definitely spread very fast in coming decade. It's impact on health are not discussed on large scale, of course the convenience will override the ill impact it has on the human health. The following article discusses ill impacts of Microwave cooking.
check it here http://www.relfe.com/microwave.html
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Under performing Maharashtra Government
Hindustan Times news reports on Maharashtra Governments spending on financial allocation is eye opener. The incumbent congress government headed by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh should be the worst performer in years.
While farmers suicide is big issue and Central Government making a big farce out of it. The real necessity of performing at ground level and using resources at hand to the optimal level is ignored.
This callous approach is putting state into slump despite the good industrial environment and fiscal advantages at hand.
Hindustan Times news reports on Maharashtra Governments spending on financial allocation is eye opener. The incumbent congress government headed by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh should be the worst performer in years.
While farmers suicide is big issue and Central Government making a big farce out of it. The real necessity of performing at ground level and using resources at hand to the optimal level is ignored.
This callous approach is putting state into slump despite the good industrial environment and fiscal advantages at hand.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Railway Budget 2008
Laloo Prasad Yadav presents his last budget today. Like his all other budget, this years budget was also pro poor. Indian Railways had a cash surplus of Rs 25000 crore in FY08 with an operating ratio of 76%.
Sleeper fares were cut by 5% as compared to last year’s reduction of 4%. AC first class saw a cut by 7%, AC- 2Tier class by 4%, AC-3Tier by 2% as against last year's 3%, 2% and 4% respectively.
Check out detailed commentary here on moneycontrol.com
Laloo Prasad Yadav presents his last budget today. Like his all other budget, this years budget was also pro poor. Indian Railways had a cash surplus of Rs 25000 crore in FY08 with an operating ratio of 76%. Sleeper fares were cut by 5% as compared to last year’s reduction of 4%. AC first class saw a cut by 7%, AC- 2Tier class by 4%, AC-3Tier by 2% as against last year's 3%, 2% and 4% respectively.
Check out detailed commentary here on moneycontrol.com
Indian Railways going Wi-Fi
Indian Railways has great plans for the netizons. To keep you connected to the world and your office, IR is planning WI-FI in select trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani. Trains connecting metro cities will be in the plan for first phase.
Just to make it more attractive Railways are planning to make select railway stations wi-fi ready, so that you can work with your laptops while waiting for trains arrivals.
In the first phase more than 50 railway stations will be wi-fi ready.
The Railways would also set up local area network (LAN) to provide Wi-Fi connectivity within stations. The Railways have extensively computerised their operations to deal with administration and ticketing. Work of upgradation of OFC network to high bandwidth STM-16 network is in full swing and has already been commissioned on all important routes. RailTel has also been asked to provide cyber Cafes at 82 stations on Indian Railways out of which cyber cafes at 24 stations have already been commissioned.
Indian Railways has great plans for the netizons. To keep you connected to the world and your office, IR is planning WI-FI in select trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani. Trains connecting metro cities will be in the plan for first phase.
Just to make it more attractive Railways are planning to make select railway stations wi-fi ready, so that you can work with your laptops while waiting for trains arrivals.
In the first phase more than 50 railway stations will be wi-fi ready.
The Railways would also set up local area network (LAN) to provide Wi-Fi connectivity within stations. The Railways have extensively computerised their operations to deal with administration and ticketing. Work of upgradation of OFC network to high bandwidth STM-16 network is in full swing and has already been commissioned on all important routes. RailTel has also been asked to provide cyber Cafes at 82 stations on Indian Railways out of which cyber cafes at 24 stations have already been commissioned.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Raj Thakare's outburts about north indians and cities woes.
Raj Thakare's statements against north indians which now he claims quoted without context draw lot of flakes from eletronic media and English News papers. But the real issues about this city never got any highlights.
This city is certainly limited by resources as anyother place. Land, air, water the basic needs of humans are limited so does the sewage treatment. The density of population is alarmingly high. Public transport is collapsing. Public health is suffering because of high carbon deposits and lack of oxygen level in the air they breath. But for all this the English media with all their arrogance have only one point to discuss is that constitution has given right to stay anywhere in India.
If one have to travel by local trains of buses during any hours, he will experience the rot city is going through. Chief minister has never bothered about this cities problems so does the central leadership. Elites in this city has secured a quality of life by limiting south mumbai for their needs, you will have flyovers, wide roads, sea links, metros and what not, but suburbs are never in their plans.
This situation itself is pathetic, the arguments placed by so called activists are rather emotional and lack sincerity. Politician do play to the audience but what about these people who claim they are beyond politics but do the same.
Raj Thakare's statements against north indians which now he claims quoted without context draw lot of flakes from eletronic media and English News papers. But the real issues about this city never got any highlights.
This city is certainly limited by resources as anyother place. Land, air, water the basic needs of humans are limited so does the sewage treatment. The density of population is alarmingly high. Public transport is collapsing. Public health is suffering because of high carbon deposits and lack of oxygen level in the air they breath. But for all this the English media with all their arrogance have only one point to discuss is that constitution has given right to stay anywhere in India.
If one have to travel by local trains of buses during any hours, he will experience the rot city is going through. Chief minister has never bothered about this cities problems so does the central leadership. Elites in this city has secured a quality of life by limiting south mumbai for their needs, you will have flyovers, wide roads, sea links, metros and what not, but suburbs are never in their plans.
This situation itself is pathetic, the arguments placed by so called activists are rather emotional and lack sincerity. Politician do play to the audience but what about these people who claim they are beyond politics but do the same.
Mumbai temperature drops to 9 degree Celsius
This February Mumbai reached a record low temperature of 9 Degree Celsius. Met department says that it was recorded that low after 1962, that means after 40 odd years. Normally Mumbai doesn't feel any chill of winter, and winter ware or woolen garments are rarely required. But this time everybody needed to dig out the sweaters or jackets, retailers doing good business.
Now people say summer will be equally extreme and it will be difficult to stay in Mumbai.
This February Mumbai reached a record low temperature of 9 Degree Celsius. Met department says that it was recorded that low after 1962, that means after 40 odd years. Normally Mumbai doesn't feel any chill of winter, and winter ware or woolen garments are rarely required. But this time everybody needed to dig out the sweaters or jackets, retailers doing good business.
Now people say summer will be equally extreme and it will be difficult to stay in Mumbai.
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