Today, Thursday the 10th of January 2008, Tata Group chairman Mr.Ratan Tata unveiled the Tata Nano at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
And if I rephrase what Neil Amstrong said after stepping on the Moon, it would be
"A small dream of a man is now a great reality for millions of Indians"
When launched, the car will be available in three versions (standard,luxury and super luxury with AC). All versions will offer a wide range of body colours, and other accessories so that the car can be customised to an individual's preferences.
Nano has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 624 cc, 33 bhp, multi-point fuel injection All aluminium petrol engine disel will follow later. This is the first time that a two-cylinder gasoline engine is being used in a car with single balancer shaft.
The lean design strategy has helped minimise weight, which helps maximise performance per unit of energy consumed and delivers high fuel efficiency 20km per liter on city roads . Performance is controlled by a specially designed electronic engine management system.
Nano's safety performance exceeds current regulatory requirements. With an all sheet-metal body, it has a strong passenger compartment, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to the body. Tubeless tyres further enhance safety. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that the car has low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation solution with a low carbon footprint.
At the launch Mr.Tata said, "I observed families riding on two-wheelers -- the father driving the scooter, his young kid standing in front of him, his wife seated behind him holding a little baby. It led me to wonder whether one could conceive of a safe, affordable, all-weather form of transport for such a family."
"Tata Motors' engineers and designers gave their all for about four years to realise this goal. Today, we indeed have a People's Car, which is affordable and yet built to meet safety requirements and emission norms, to be fuel efficient and low on emissions. We are happy to present the People's Car to India and we hope it brings the joy, pride and utility of owning a car to many families who need personal mobility" he added.
''Since, a promise is a promise the standard dealer version will cost Rs 1 lakh'' said Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata.
Tata said the 624 cc, 33 HP petrol engine meets Bharat Stage-III emission norms and can also meet the Euro 4 norms.
The Launch video
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Shubha Raatri
Angane Veendum oru Divasam koodi Vidavangi ..
Kootukar ellavarum swantham kootileku madangi..
Veendum ee rathtriyil njaan ekaanthanayi
Aayiram murivetta ee hurdhayam thengi thengi
Ariyathey etho swapna lokathil nidraviheelanai
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Religion Column in our Application Forms
There I was in one of the web forums and I saw someone posing the following Question for a debate
" Should Govt. remove the religion column from application forms at all levels of enrollment or inquiry??"
To strengthen his point he cited the plight of the parent who had an inter-religion marriage and now were in dilemma about stating the religion of their child. He even went to the extent of quoting high divorce figures among the inter-religion marriages due to the clashes among relatives to enforce their religion on the new born.
The debate went on till infinity with no solutions and unfortunately without even 0.000000001% of our population taking a note of it or even being aware of it.
And I thought what could be the right way to get consensus on such an important topic without involving the vested interests of our well known corrupt political system, even if the masses gave their consent who will have the political will to implement it ?
I have no answers as I look through my open window.
Actually this debate requires a greater Forum , unfortunately even our TV channels and News Bureaus have become TRP conscious and every other Debate becomes a thing of the hour , no Pranoy Roys , Karan Thapars, Rajdeep Sardesais or Barkha Duttas have able to bring about any changes in the political responsiveness to the issues nor any accountability to the social welfare, all they managed were broken forces of Mass Media (or were they divided by someone who knows) all heading a small news channel and few high perks, Social responsibility of the media is the last thing in anybody's mind. They flare up the trivial issues like Mr.X kissing Miss.Y or Defacing of some Statue, which a matured media could have well ignored and Nation wide violence could have be contained to a local incident.
Even the Lead India program by well know publication house is all about TRP , if any wise man question the entire objectivity of such an event - I am sure they all will scamper for answers.
There is no hope for India when politicians decide perks for themselves and as well as immunity for everything and Media play the King Maker.
Even the other day when the masses stand in long queue to be frisked at the Airport,
these politicians the deemed demigods excused themselves as well as Army chiefs from being frisked .
The argument laid down by them was these army men protect our borders and hence frisking them is an insult to their integrity but what about us we citizens who live within
the same borders are we terrorists to be frisked or are we second grade mortals?
This country is being run by the whims and fancies of the few, when state like Kerala reel under power cuts , the same Party of the ruling faction in the state oppose Bills at the Center that will bring in Nuclear power to India, who needs bombs when masses are dying for basic amenities, the man on the street don't want a bomb. All he needs is two square meals a day and he will only get it when India's industrial development is backed by a stronger infrastructure.
Rather than being a termite the leaders should learn to be a honey cow though both are parasitic the later one is beneficial for the ants too (read common man).
Religion is a political weapon no one would dare to disarm themselves of this weapon not even the one who suffers from it , coz he can gain sympathy through it .
May the WISDOM Prevail and Country be Saved
" Should Govt. remove the religion column from application forms at all levels of enrollment or inquiry??"
To strengthen his point he cited the plight of the parent who had an inter-religion marriage and now were in dilemma about stating the religion of their child. He even went to the extent of quoting high divorce figures among the inter-religion marriages due to the clashes among relatives to enforce their religion on the new born.
The debate went on till infinity with no solutions and unfortunately without even 0.000000001% of our population taking a note of it or even being aware of it.
And I thought what could be the right way to get consensus on such an important topic without involving the vested interests of our well known corrupt political system, even if the masses gave their consent who will have the political will to implement it ?
I have no answers as I look through my open window.
Actually this debate requires a greater Forum , unfortunately even our TV channels and News Bureaus have become TRP conscious and every other Debate becomes a thing of the hour , no Pranoy Roys , Karan Thapars, Rajdeep Sardesais or Barkha Duttas have able to bring about any changes in the political responsiveness to the issues nor any accountability to the social welfare, all they managed were broken forces of Mass Media (or were they divided by someone who knows) all heading a small news channel and few high perks, Social responsibility of the media is the last thing in anybody's mind. They flare up the trivial issues like Mr.X kissing Miss.Y or Defacing of some Statue, which a matured media could have well ignored and Nation wide violence could have be contained to a local incident.
Even the Lead India program by well know publication house is all about TRP , if any wise man question the entire objectivity of such an event - I am sure they all will scamper for answers.
There is no hope for India when politicians decide perks for themselves and as well as immunity for everything and Media play the King Maker.
Even the other day when the masses stand in long queue to be frisked at the Airport,
these politicians the deemed demigods excused themselves as well as Army chiefs from being frisked .
The argument laid down by them was these army men protect our borders and hence frisking them is an insult to their integrity but what about us we citizens who live within
the same borders are we terrorists to be frisked or are we second grade mortals?
This country is being run by the whims and fancies of the few, when state like Kerala reel under power cuts , the same Party of the ruling faction in the state oppose Bills at the Center that will bring in Nuclear power to India, who needs bombs when masses are dying for basic amenities, the man on the street don't want a bomb. All he needs is two square meals a day and he will only get it when India's industrial development is backed by a stronger infrastructure.
Rather than being a termite the leaders should learn to be a honey cow though both are parasitic the later one is beneficial for the ants too (read common man).
Religion is a political weapon no one would dare to disarm themselves of this weapon not even the one who suffers from it , coz he can gain sympathy through it .
May the WISDOM Prevail and Country be Saved
Tum Chalo - Hindustan Chale (TOI Lead India)
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Tum Dena Saath Mera O Hum Nawaaz
Soft and Romantic. This song of JURM is favourite of many luv birds. Its very close to me.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Priyamulloralaro Varuvanudennu Njaan Veruthe Mohikkumallo
Varuvanillarumengorunaalumee vazhi-
-kkariyaam athennalumennum
Priyamulloralaro varuvanudennu njaan
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Ennum veruthe mohikkumallo
Palavattom pookalam vazhithetti poyitta--
gorunalum pookkamangombilathinayi mathramayoruneram rithumaarimadumaasamanayarundallo
Varuvanillarumee vijanamameevazhi--
kkariyaam athennalumennumpadivaathilolam
chennakalathavazhiyakemizhipaaki
nilkarundallomizhipaaki nilkarundallo
Priyamulloralaro varumennu njaanennum
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Varummennu chollippirinjupoyillarum
Ariyam athennalumennum
Pathivaayi njaanente padivathilenthino
Pakuthiye chaararullo
Priyamulloralaro varuvanudennu njaan
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Ninayatha nerathen padivaathilil oru
Padavinyasam kettapole
Varavaayalorunaalum piryiathen madhumasam
Oru mathra konduvannalo
Innu orumathra konduvannengo
Kothiyode odichennakalathavazhiyilekki--
rukannum neetunna neramvazhithetti
vannaro pakuthikkuvach
ente vazhiye thirichu pokunnu
ente vazhiye thirichupokunnu
ente vazhiye thirichupokunnu
-kkariyaam athennalumennum
Priyamulloralaro varuvanudennu njaan
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Ennum veruthe mohikkumallo
Palavattom pookalam vazhithetti poyitta--
gorunalum pookkamangombilathinayi mathramayoruneram rithumaarimadumaasamanayarundallo
Varuvanillarumee vijanamameevazhi--
kkariyaam athennalumennumpadivaathilolam
chennakalathavazhiyakemizhipaaki
nilkarundallomizhipaaki nilkarundallo
Priyamulloralaro varumennu njaanennum
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Varummennu chollippirinjupoyillarum
Ariyam athennalumennum
Pathivaayi njaanente padivathilenthino
Pakuthiye chaararullo
Priyamulloralaro varuvanudennu njaan
Veruthe mohikkumallo
Ninayatha nerathen padivaathilil oru
Padavinyasam kettapole
Varavaayalorunaalum piryiathen madhumasam
Oru mathra konduvannalo
Innu orumathra konduvannengo
Kothiyode odichennakalathavazhiyilekki--
rukannum neetunna neramvazhithetti
vannaro pakuthikkuvach
ente vazhiye thirichu pokunnu
ente vazhiye thirichupokunnu
ente vazhiye thirichupokunnu
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
HUM TUM - Kya Sabhi Ladken Ek jaise Hote Hain?
As I watched this movie again recently , it kindled many fond memories that took me 2 years down the lane and made me re-live the happy moments I had then
I present to you one of my favorite songs from this movie
Saanson Ko Saanson Mein Dhalne Do Zara
Dheemi Si Dhadkan Ko Badhne Do Zara
Lamhon Ki Guzarish Hai Yeh
Paas Aa Jaaye
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Aankhon Mein Humko Utarne Do Zara
Baahon Mein Humko Pighalne Do Zara
Lamhon Ki Guzarish Hai Yeh
Paas Aa Jaaye
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Saanson Ko Saanson Mein Dhalne Do Zara
Salvatein Kahin Karwatein Kahin
Phail Jaaye Kajal Bhi Tera
Nazron Mein Ho Guzarta Hua Khwabon Ka Koi Kafila
Jismo Ko Ruho Ko Jalne Do Zara
Sharmo haya Ko Machalne Do Zara
Lamhon Ki Guzarish Hai Yeh
Paas Aa Jaaye
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Saanson Ko Saanson Mein Dhalne Do Zara
Chu Lo Badan Magar Is Tarah Jaise Surila Saaz Ho
Andhere Chupe Teri Zulf Mein Kholo Ke Raat Aazaad Ho
Aanchal Ko Seene Se Dhalne Do Zara
Shabnam Ki Boondein Phisalne Do Zara
Lamhon Ki Guzarish Hai Yeh
Paas Aa Jaaye
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Saanson Ko Saanson Mein Dhalne Do Zara
Baahon Mein Humko Pighalne Do Zara
Lamhon Ki Guzarish Hai Yeh
Paas Aa Jaaye
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Hum.. Hum Tum.. Tum.. Hum Tum..
Hum.. Hum Tum
Hope you too will enjoy this song .....
Details :
Singer:Alka Yagnik,Babul Supriyo
| Hum Tum (2004) | |
| Cast: Rani Mukherjee, Saif Ali Khan Music Director: Jatin-lalit Director: Kunal Kohli Producer: Yashraj Films Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi Year: 2004 | |
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You can watch it here if bandwidth permits Courtesy YouTube.com
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