If the engine in a car generates power and the tyres connect the vehicle to the road, then the transmission or the gearbox helps transfer the power from the engine to the road, allowing the car to accelerate. Transmissions have been essential to cars, and manual transmissions have been the most elementary gearbox form. ...
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Even after seventy five years of independence, Indians still live on colonial hangover. This is nothing strange because two hundred years of British rule has left behind an indelible mark of influence on our social and cultural life. We have tried to learn our social behaviour from them. People are still so proud of displaying social etiquettes based on British code of social conduct. In fact, even though u...
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Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the highly awaited new Hyundai Venue in India. With big and bold contours, the new Hyundai Venue creates a road presence while also delivering a futuristic appeal. The dark chrome front grille with a unique design encapsulates the new Hyundai Venue’s ...
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Travelling is by far the choicest of hobbies for everyone. Travelling broadens your mind, brings peace and calmness to a routine, mundane life. But then for some, travelling is much more. Remember Utpal Dutta’s magic words in the cult classic movie Aguntuk – “Wanderlust”?...
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Quite a few centuries ago, the beauty of Ritu Varsha (Monsoon) inspired Miyan Tansen, one of Navratnas in the court of Mughal emperor, Akbar to create, Raag Malhar, considered to be the basic structure in the oriental music on rain. Though Malhar was derived from Raag Megh, one of the six Indians masculine “aadi/gaarha ragas,” the Raag evoked a personalised touch. ...
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Over the past few months, there were multiple occasions when one name had repeatedly surfaced during the adda sessions with friends and acquaintances. So when we received an invitation from Banabithi Resort for an overnight stay to experience the property, we were naturally excited...
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks the 118th anniversary of the first meeting between its founders, Henry Royce and The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, England in 1904....
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Chef Rajdip Sur has been part of the F&B industry for over 12 years. After studying Hotel Management from I.A.M. Salt Lake, he began his culinary journey with The Conclave. He was also part of the F&B team at The French Loaf before joining The Carnival Cruise Line where he was responsible for churning out delicious continental fare for the on-board guests as they sailed from the U.S. to the picturesque Cari...
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Kaziranga, the last major abode of the highly endangered one horned rhino has always evoked extreme emotions for both locals and tourists alike. It has consistently been in the news for reasons both good and bad. Situated across the flood plains of the mighty Brahmaputra, the forest is unlike any other National Park in India...
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For those who lived in the 60s, the very mention of Da Nang creates a stir deep down in the bucket of history. Westmoreland, the US commander sent two marine battalions to protect Da Nang from imminent attack by the Viet Cong. Thus began a long war that saw Napalm bombs by the hundreds being carpet bombed. But before that the Portuguese fell in love with this scenic place and began trade operations...
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