TVS-BMW G310R

TVS and BMW has announced first of their love child G310R.  It is a naked street bike with engine of 313cc.  The bike will be produced in India, at TVS Motors Hosur plant near Banglore and marketed by BMW world over.

The G 310 R will be sold in three colours – a black and white combination, a metallic blue and more premium, paid option of metallic white base, with BMW racing colour trimming, blue and red.

As Autocar India reports.

"The engine of the TVS-BMW G 310 R is unique, for reclining its liquid-cooled cylinder backwards, head rotated 180 degrees, exchanging positions of the inlet and exhaust ports. This cleverly shifts much of the powerplants weight, its gearbox, closer to the motorcycle front wheel and allows the G 310 R a short wheelbase (1374mm), without shortening the swingarm.

The four-valve head houses dual overhead camshafts, and offers fuel-injection. Expect quick revving engine character, as it’s a short stroke BMW engine with bore and stroke measuring 80mm x 62mm. The G 310 R revs until 10,500rpm, and makes 33.6bhp at 9,000rpm, lower than KTM’s fierce, larger capacity 390 Duke. Do, however, expect a tall order of smoothness and refinement, with a counter-balancer provided. Peak torque is 2.9kgm built up at 7,500rpm. BMW claims a 145kph top speed, with fuel efficiency of 30kpl, which puts the G 310 R right up at par for the segment.

The G 310 R comes with a six-speed gearbox, and cable-fed clutch. The cooling-system incorporates a generously sized radiator, and BMW has worked to ensure engine performance isn’t hampered even when running in really hot weather."


Source : Autocarindia.com

Tata Zica aka Kite official Images

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Limited Edition models for festival season by Tata Motors

 

The Nano, Bolt, Zest, Indigo and the Safari Storme, all get the Celebration Edition treatment.

From ZigWheels more here

From their smallest offering Nano to the largest Safari Storme, Tata has given most of its product range a Celebration Edition treatment for the festive season.


The Celebration Edition GenX Nano will cost Rs 10,500 more. Sun roof will also be offered as an option at an extra charge of Rs 14,499.

Ford India stops production of Figo, Classic and Fiesta

Ford India is in the process of revamping its product portfolio in India. The company is planning to introduce a number of new models and pull out some old ones. It has stopped the production of the Figo hatchback and the Classic and Fiesta sedans.

The first model from the fresh range, the Figo Aspire, has just been launched, a new Figo and Endeavour as well as the Mustang are next in line to enter the Indian market over the next few months.

The new Figo is likely to hit the market by the end of this month or the beginning of October, followed the new Endeavour premium SUV.

Cow Milk native vs hybrid

Cross-bred cows give A1 milk, which is extremely harmful to your health. Since the Europeans bred these cows for meat production, they did not care about the quality of their milk. Shockingly, most Indians do not know this fact and consume a large quantity of toxic A1 milk every day.


When you drink A1 milk, your body breaks it down and produces a compound called beta casomorphin-7, which is very harmful to your health. The compound causes inflammatory reactions in the body, weakens your immune system, affects normal hormonal functions, and increases the risk of several diseases including heart disease.

Most importantly, regular consumption of A1 milk could increase the risk of autism and learning disabilities in children considerably. In our country, where children drink a glass of milk every single day as part of their diet, this is nothing but a recipe for disaster!

Native breeds, on the other hand, give A2 milk, which is highly nutritious. The milk is a rich source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and a large number of vitamins, minerals, and vital nutrients. Studies show that regular consumption of A2 milk can strengthen your immune system, improve eye sight, and boost the production of healthy cells and connective tissues. Also, it is an excellent anti-oxidant, which reduces inflammation in your body and lowers the risk of auto-immune disorders greatly.

One of the amazing qualities of native breeds is that they are resistant to a variety of diseases.

via http://www.humhongekamyab.in/nativebreedcow.php

Dual tone colored Suzuki Gixxer 150

The Suzuki has introduced Gixxer in dual tone colors to keep the excitement about the product.  It is available in  Metallic Triton Blue with Pearl Mirage White (BAQ) and Candy Antares Red with Glass Sparkle Black (APS) and Black Red.

via [teambhp.com]

Revision in Tatkal Reservation Timings From 15th June 2015

With effect from 15th June 2015, the timings for Tatkal Reservation Tickets booking will be staggered for Air-conditioned and Non Air-conditioned classes all over Indian Railways.

As per the amendment, from 15th June 2015, for all Air-conditioned classes, Tatkal reservations will open at 10:00 hrs o­n the previous day of journey from Train Originating Station like at present.

In case of Non Air-conditioned classes, Tatkal reservations will open at 11:00 hrs (instead of 10:00 hrs as at present) o­n the previous day of journey from Train Originating Station.

All types of ticket booking agents (Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra-YTSK, Rail Travelers Service Agents-RTSAs, IRCTC agents etc.,) are debarred from booking tickets during the first 30 minutes of opening of advance reservation booking i.e. from 08:00 to 08:30 hrs for General bookings, from 10:00 to 10:30 hrs for Tatkal AC tickets booking and from 11:00 to 11:30 hrs for Tatkal Non-AC bookings.

Non Agricultural Land related Information

The following information will clear all questions about Non Agricultura Land, if any activity in the nature of development is carried over on the land which makes land unfit for cultivation. Under section 44 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966, before carrying out any development on the land, an eligible person has to apply to the collector for the permission to convert the use of agricultural land for any non-agricultural purpose, or to change the use of land from one non-agricultural purpose to another non-agricultural purpose.

Form of application for permission to convert use of land- Every application for permission for the conversion of use of land from one purpose to another as provided in Section 44 is required to make in the form in Schedule I to the Collector. Document required to attached with the application form For obtaining N.A. Permission, applicant has to attach documents as mentioned below:

• Prescribed form duly filled in duplicate with court fee stamp of rupees 5/- 
• Extract of V.F. 7/12 and its 4 zerox copies, 
• Copies of the all the relevant mutation entries (V.F. 6) pertaining to land in question….one set, If record is not available in revenue office, a certificate from the Revenue Officer stating theirin that the same is not available with him. (Talathi or Tahasildar as the case may be), 
• Extract of village form 8 A….one copy, Certified copies of the land map from the Taluka Inspector, Taluka Land Record Office, 
• 8 copies of site plan and 8 copies of *building plan (*if permission is asked for constructing building), If the land is not abutting to any classified road and right of way over the boundaries of other survey number/Gat number is acquired, then extract of the relevant V.F.7/12 and V.F. 6 , 
• If the land in question is abutting EW, NH or SH, copy of the NOC from Highway Authorities or other appropriate authority, 
• NOC from concern Grampanchyat/Municipal councils, 
• If the N.A. permission is already granted and application is to be made for change of use of land, then copy of the NA order and sanctioned plan is to be attached, 
• If the land is attracting provisions of Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 then the Sale Permission received under section 43/63, 
• No dues certificate from farmer’s co-op society, Certificate received from the Talathi stating therein that the land in the question is not under acquisition. 
• Any other documents such as NOC and clearance certificate etc, 

• if the land attracts provisions of some other laws If temporary permission is already granted for layout and application is made for final permission under the circumstances, then please attach the below documents:
• Copy of temporary NA order permission Plan prepared by survey department after subdivision of land in the plots, roads, open spaces and amenity places etc. 
• 8 copies of the Architect’s plan extract of V.F. 7/12 and its 4 zerox copies and Copy of the mutation entry (V.F. 6) related to the temporary NA permission. 

The Collector has to follow the procedure as mentioned below for granting permission to convert the use of agricultural land for any non-agricultural purpose or to change the use of land from one non-agricultural purpose to any other non-agricultural purpose:-

Collector has to send a copy of one application form to the concerned Tahasildar for collecting detailed information of the land in question. If the area is within the jurisdiction of a Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council, the Collector consults them with reference to acquiring the building permission. When there is no Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council, the applicant has to submit a “No Objection Certificate” to the Collector, which is to be acquired from the Gram Panchayat of the village, for the change of use of land. If the land falls within the limit of any Regional Plan prepared under provisions of MRTP Act 1966, the Collector shall grant permission in confirmative to Development Control Regulations prepared by planning authorities and special planning authorities.

In addition to the Development Control Regulations prepared by the planning authorities and special planning authorities (which are the instruments of regulating development), there are other laws, rules & regulations, policies as well which aid the development control efforts.

There shall be no contravention of the provisions of any law, or any rules, regulations or orders made or issued under any law for the time being in force, by the State or Central Government or any local authority, statutory authority, Corporation controlled by the Central or State Government or any Government Company pertaining to management of Coastal Regulation Zone, or of the Ribbon Development Rules, Building Regulations, or rules or any provisions with regard to the benefited zones of irrigation project and also those pertaining to environment, public health, peace or safety.

The collector is required to consult the authorities dealing with these subjects. These authorities may give clearance for development under some conditions; these conditions shall be binding on the applicant and such other conditions as the collector may, under the order of the State Government impose.

List of some of the authorities .functioning important role In Development Control are given below.

• Town Planning Department
•  Health Department The Mumbai Village Panchayat Act, 1958 
• Laws Related to Development Along Roads Mumbai Highways Act, 1955 National Highway Act 1956 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 
• Indian Forest Act, 1927 Forest Conservation Act, 1980 
• Maharashtra Acquisition of Private Forests Act, 1975 
• Minor Mineral (Extraction) Act, 1955 and Explosives Act, 1984 

For more details of these authorities visit “The other Development Control Authorities"

Amazing marriage customs in China

Amazing documentary on marriage customs in China.  Watch it for exotic locations in shoot and beautiful peoples and their customs.

World is really beautiful...

The commuter motorbike I dream about

I like it for commanding upright riding position and the built-in storage compartment in the faux fuel tank that can easily swallow a full-face helmet. The wide handlebars allow you to throw the bike wherever it’s needed, while its slim profile is great for splitting lanes (if you’re in California, anyway). As an added bonus, the NC returns excellent fuel mileage, and optional luggage provides ample room for groceries, though we’d opt for just the top case for commuting duties.

Perhaps the Honda’s biggest strong suit, however, is its optional second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). With it, you have the option to shift at the press of a button, or not shift at all and let the bike handle it for you. If slogging through the city congestion sounds like a chore from all the shifting and clutching involved, this option should be particularly appealing. Those looking for more of a feet-forward riding experience could also consider Honda’s new CTX700.

Everyone who rides an NC is taken by surprise at the low redline -- just 6,500 rpm -- but once you adapt to a power curve that's more diesel car than high-revving bike by short shifting and using the higher gears at low speed, the 46 pound-feet of torque is more than enough to achieve some serious hustle. Combined with the soft-but-capable suspension, it makes it possible to really wring some serious speed out of the bike on a canyon road.

[via www.motorcycle.com]

Additional summer special on Konkan Railway

Konkan railway will run Summer special trains between CST Mumbai and Madgaon
          

Konkan Railway will run additional special trains between Mumbai CST and Madgaon via Konkan Railway route to clear extra rush of passengers.


Train No. 01001 Mumbai CST – Madgaon will be run on 25th April and 2nd May. It will leave from CSTM at 0030 hrs and reach Madgaon at 1130 hrs same day.

Train No. 01002 Madgaon – Mumbai CST will run on 25th April and 2nd May. It will leave from Madgaon at 1230 hrs and reach CSTM at 2355 hrs same day.

The train will have 12 Coaches. The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi, Kankavali ,Kudal, Sawantwadi ,Thivim, and Karmali stations.


Train No. 01089 Mumbai CST – Madgaon will  run on 26th April and 3rd May. It will leave from CSTM at 0030 hrs and reach Madgaon at 1130 hrs same day.

Train No. 01090 Madgaon – Mumbai CST will be run on 26th April and 3rd May. It will leave from Madgaon at 1600 hrs and reach CSTM at 0400 hrs next day.

The train will have 12 Coaches. The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi, Thivim, and Karmali stations.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to expediate Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi route connecting Konkan to Western Maharashtra

Union railway minister Suresh Prabhu has said that the Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi railway route survey has been completed and has assured of speeding up the process of constructing the railway line.

"The feasibility study is going on but we will certainly complete the project," Prabhu said on Tuesday at a function at Panaji in Goa. This was his first statement on the issue after taking charge as Union railway minister.

The train service will further connect the city with Jaigarh port, which has started handling larger vessels for import and export.

Prabhu added, "There are two proposals before me— one connecting Karad and Chiplun and another connecting Kolhapur to Vaibhavwadi. Survey reports are already ready with the Railways. There is hardly any forest land that could obstruct the proposal. So, the government is planning to bring clearance for the project."
Elaborating on the need of the project, the minister said, "We want to bring in more business activities to bring down the losses of the Railways. The Vijaydurga site is proposed to be developed as port, which will benefit the state in generating higher revenue. Such a connection of the railway lines with ports will boost trade. Freight charges will also contribute to the Railways' income."

Member of the Zonal Railway Users' Consultant Committee Shivnath Biyani said, "The train service between Kolhapur and Vaibhavwadi is of utmost importance for the district. The unused industrial plots, stagnated demand and higher cost of transport have had an adverse impact on the development of Kolhapur. Once there is rail connectivity, it will bring down the transportation cost. The subsequent benefits will be more investment and employment for all."

"Along with business potential, Kolhapur is also a major tourist destination. Rail connectivity will support the flourishing tourism sector in the district. During the monsoon, train services on the Konkan route get affected. Some of the trains can be diverted from Rajapur and can reach their destination via Kolhapur. As no such connectivity is available at present, it is affecting train service every year," he added.
City MP Dhananjay Mahadik said, "I have been following up on the issue for some months. I have written several letters to the railway board appealing them to take up the issue as will be a mutually benefitting project. It is also necessary for passenger traffic because if there is a problem on the Konkan railway route, the trains can be diverted from Chiplun or Kolhapur."

The Jaigarh port has already started operations and the development company, Jaigarh Infrastructure Ltd, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd to lay a railway line from the port to Digni station on the Konkan railway route. It is a Rs 700-crore project and the company itself has invested a major amount

This guy speaks nine languages like a native

Matthew Youlden speaks nine languages fluently and understands more than a dozen more. He’s what is known as a polyglot, a member of the multilingual elite who speaks six or more languages fluently. He’s also a sociolinguist who studies the revitalization of minority languages. But to see him in action on a daily basis – deftly and comfortably talking to native-speakers in their own languages – suggests that he’s more than a polyglot. Matthew, who is originally from Manchester, England, is a language chameleon: Germans think he’s German, Spaniards think he’s Spanish, Brazilians think he’s Portuguese (he proudly speaks the good-old European variety).

By his own account, Matthew has mastered a staggering number of languages by utilizing abilities that we all possess: persistence, enthusiasm and open-mindedness. If your classic polyglot is an über-nerd who studies languages full-time, then Matthew is something different. His version of multilingualism doesn’t isolate him in an ivory tower; it connects him to people all over the world. According to Matthew, the more languages you speak, the more points of view you have:

“I think each language has a certain way of seeing the world. If you speak one language then you have a different way of analyzing and interpreting the world than the speaker of another language does. Even if they’re really closely-related languages such as Spanish and Portuguese, which are to a certain extent mutually intelligible, they are at the same time two different worlds – two different mindsets.

“Therefore, having learned other languages and been surrounded by other languages, I couldn’t possibly choose only one language because it would mean really renouncing the possibility to be able to see the world in a different way. Not in one way, but in many different ways. So the monolingual lifestyle, for me, is the saddest, the loneliest, the most boring way of seeing the world. There are so many advantages of learning a language; I really can’t think of any reason not to.”

Watch the video above to see him flex his skills in Irish, French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew and German.

[via babbel.com ]

Twin Cylinder Royal Enfield Bullet

Bikeportal.in has put in scoop pictures of twin cylinder Royal Enfield with 750cc.  This may be first in Indian motorcycle arena.  RE is always an enthusiast domain, where all the 100cc world is ignored and disrespected.

More about the scoop at http://bikeportal.in/news/scoop-world-exclusive-pictures-of-re-inline-750cc-testing-in-a-continental-gt-chassis-1172.html .

Madgaon Ratnagiri passenger flagged off

New Train no. 50101/50102 Madgaon – Ratnagiri – Madgaon Passenger train was flagged off from Madgaon Station today at 1910 hrs by the Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhu.

A number of passengers travel from Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg Districts of Maharashtra to Goa regularly for work and business. The new Madgaon- Ratnagiri -Madgaon Passenger Train will cater to these passengers. During its regular run, the passenger train will depart from Madgaon at 1910 hrs and reach Ratnagiri at 0015 hrs next day. It will depart from Ratnagiri at 0320 hrs and reach Madgaon at 0955 hrs. The train will have 18 coaches.

The Hon’ble Railway Minister also inaugurated enhanced passenger amenities at Madgaon Station, viz. Wi-fi facility, Food Court, Escalator etc. The Food Court will cater to the multitude of passengers who are served by the Station every day. The Food Court will serve different kinds of cuisines from multiple stalls with seating capacity for 150 passengers at a time. KRCL plans to introduce both renowned brands and local products for sale in the Food Court.

The Wi-Fi facility at Madgaon Station will help facilitate seamless internet connectivity for both national / international tourists as well as other passengers. The user will get the service free for the first 30 minutes. The system is designed to cater to Wi-Fi users on Platform no. 1 and 2 at the Station.

The Escalator from Platform No.1 of Madgaon Station to the FOB will provide ease to the differently abled persons, senior citizens and other passengers.
Improvements to the other passenger amenities include additional loop lines, new platforms, direct access to the city from new platform, resurfacing of platforms, increasing covered shelters, signage, Video Walls, relocating and redesigning of parking areas etc.

Dignitaries who graced the occasion were Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa – Shri Laxmikant Parsekar, Shri Narendra Sawaikar – Hon’ble MP, Shri Digambar Kamat – Hon’ble MLA, Shri Vijay Sardessai – Hon’ble MLA, and Shri Gonzaco Rebello – Hon’ble Chairperson Margaon Municipal Council.

WI-FI access on Indian Railways

Free Wi-Fi has been provided by Indian Railways at seven railway stations out of 407 stations planned for high speed Internet.

Manoj Sinha, minister of state for railways said, “Wi-Fi facility has been provided at 7 railway stations namely Bengaluru, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Agra Cantonment, Varanasi and Secunderabad.”

The internet access is provided free to the users for first 30 minutes. For usage beyond that, it is priced at Rs.25 for 30 minutes and Rs.35 for 1 Hour and is valid through 24 hours.

Indian Railways have plans to provide Wi-Fi facility at 75 A1 stations and 332 A category stations throughout the country and in select trains in a phase-wise manner.

In the next 12 months, Indian Railways is planning to introduce Wi-Fi services at 75 A1 category stations and later on will focus on A category stations.

UTS Mobile Ticketing application

UTS Mobile Ticketing application services were launched by Hon’ble Minister of Railways on 27.12.2014 for Mumbai and Chennai suburban areas.

Indian Railway is introducing the facility of booking unreserved suburban tickets on smartphones. As of now the Mobile UTS System has been introduced in Mumbai and Chennai suburban areas only.
The application has been developed in-house by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).The passenger has to book the ticket in the mobile phone and print the ticket on the ATVMs installed at the journey originating (Source) stations. The passenger has to maintain a Railway Wallet(R-Wallet) with Railways to avail the facility.

Mobile Application Availability/Accessibility

The Mobile UTS Application is available for the Windows and Android platform. Users can download the mobile ticketing application from the appropriate application store.

Registration

Registration can be done through mobile phone app or website utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in. The passenger should first get registered by providing his/her mobile number , name,
city, default booking train type, class, ticket type, number of passenger, and frequently travelling routes.

Mobile UTS Application Features

1. Quick Booking – Book Ticket using frequent travel routes.
2. Normal Booking – Book Ticket for any suburban routes.
3. Cancel Ticket – Cancel a Ticket before taking Ticket Printout @ Kiosk.
4. Booking History – Show already booked tickets with rebook option.
5. Profile – Manage the passenger profile and check R-Wallet balance.

Payment Method for Mobile UTS

The tickets can be booked through Mobile UTS only through Railway wallet.

• The passenger has to use R-Wallet as a payment instrument to book the ticket through mobile application.
• Upon successful registration, R-Wallet will be opened on zero-balance basis for the passenger. The R-Wallet will be linked with the mobile number.
• The passenger has to recharge the R-Wallet either at the UTS counters available in the suburban railway stations or visit the URL utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in
• Railway wallets are closed wallets and will be used only for Rail ticket booking.
• At the time of ticket booking, the application will check whether the R-Wallet account is having sufficient balance to book the ticket and if the amount is sufficient, then the ticket fare amount will be deducted and ticket will be booked.
• Upon cancellation of ticket, the refund amount will be topped up in the R-Wallet.

[ via IRCTC ]

Is it end of Tata Nano story?

So is it curtains for Tata Nano? the cheapest car, celebrated as manufacturing marvel.  Nano is still the cutest looking car, providing better interior space than Suzuki's largest selling Alto.

The news that Tata will introduce another small car next year code named Pelican, bigger than Nano but based on same platform.  Pelican will come with two different engine options 1000cc petrol and 800cc Diesel. It will compete with Alto and Hyundai Eon both selling good in Indian markets.

Pelican will share the production infrastructure at Sanand, Gujarat where a capacity of 20000 is used to manufacture only 1300 Nanos per month due to low demand.  In recent years Tata is loosing market share in India and Nano suffered the overall image along with effects of Tata Motors brand equity in auto sector.

Classical art in animated gifs

This is a short film made from classical art through a process of making animated gifs.

Happy new year 2015

Wish you all a very prosperous new year folks...

Year 2015 is going to be exciting prospects for India at least, the new government at helms is working hard for betterment of India.

The economic environment is promising and the frictions created by bureaucratic hurdles will easy considerably to speed up growth.

Excitement created by Modi government in minds of India Inc. and common man will create more opportunities for participation of Indians in growth trajectory.

Lets hope for better...