Dreams shattered...
Smoke's cleared...
Vision's blurred...
Path's disappeared...
No other way to go,
I keep walking forward..
Glance left, glance right,
I walk on alone, into the night.
I thought they shone for me, I said,
looking at the stars and their light..
Blinded by the darkness..
Even more by the light..
I can't see myself anymore,
Only hope I win this fight.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Arz kiya hai..
Here's the work of a budding shayar who should've been nipped in the bud before he got this bad... :P
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Arz kiya hai..
Itni pyar thi mujhe gaadiyon se,
roz sapne mein aati thi ek Pagani Zonda..
Itni pyar thi mujhe gaadiyon se,
roz sapne mein aati thi ek Pagani Zonda..
Paise jhaad pe nahi ugta,
le liya maine ek chotisi Honda..
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Pyaar aur bewafai ki yaadein hum bhul paate nahi...
Pyaar aur bewafai ki yaadein hum bhul paate nahi...
Fevicol ka mazbut jod hai, tootega nahi...
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Kaash tum iss waqt the mere paas..
Kaash tum iss waqt the mere paas..
Sprite, bujhaye only pyaas, baaki all bakwaas..
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Sirf tumne life ko bana di wonderful...
Sirf tumne life ko bana di wonderful...
Amul doodh. Piyo glassful!
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Un dono ko saath dekhkar,
meri saari duniya ho gayi khatam...
Un dono ko saath dekhkar,
meri saari duniya ho gayi khatam...
Rock bottom! Rock bottom!!
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Is umar mein hume yaad aati hai school...
Is umar mein hume yaad aati hai school...
Navratna tel. Thanda. Thanda. Cool. Cool!
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Dosti mein tum jo kuch bhi karo,
sab chal jaayega..
Dosti mein tum jo kuch bhi karo,
sab chal jaayega..
Chahe order kuch bhi karo,
Paila kabab aayega!
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Is duniya mein,
life ban gayee hai ek game...
Is duniya mein,
life ban gayee hai ek game...
Shame, shame,
puppy shame...
WAH! WAH!! More on Facebook. :)
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Arz kiya hai..
Itni pyar thi mujhe gaadiyon se,
roz sapne mein aati thi ek Pagani Zonda..
Itni pyar thi mujhe gaadiyon se,
roz sapne mein aati thi ek Pagani Zonda..
Paise jhaad pe nahi ugta,
le liya maine ek chotisi Honda..
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...
..
.
Pyaar aur bewafai ki yaadein hum bhul paate nahi...
Pyaar aur bewafai ki yaadein hum bhul paate nahi...
Fevicol ka mazbut jod hai, tootega nahi...
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..
...
..
.
Kaash tum iss waqt the mere paas..
Kaash tum iss waqt the mere paas..
Sprite, bujhaye only pyaas, baaki all bakwaas..
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...
..
.
Sirf tumne life ko bana di wonderful...
Sirf tumne life ko bana di wonderful...
Amul doodh. Piyo glassful!
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..
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Un dono ko saath dekhkar,
meri saari duniya ho gayi khatam...
Un dono ko saath dekhkar,
meri saari duniya ho gayi khatam...
Rock bottom! Rock bottom!!
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...
..
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Is umar mein hume yaad aati hai school...
Is umar mein hume yaad aati hai school...
Navratna tel. Thanda. Thanda. Cool. Cool!
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..
...
..
.
Dosti mein tum jo kuch bhi karo,
sab chal jaayega..
Dosti mein tum jo kuch bhi karo,
sab chal jaayega..
Chahe order kuch bhi karo,
Paila kabab aayega!
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..
...
..
.
Is duniya mein,
life ban gayee hai ek game...
Is duniya mein,
life ban gayee hai ek game...
Shame, shame,
puppy shame...
WAH! WAH!! More on Facebook. :)
Monday, April 19, 2010
Post #2
THE TIMES OF DREAMLAND
Fueling a green revolution
Pune, India
April 19th, 2010
With spiralling fuel prices, and inevitable exhaustion of natural gas, this was only waiting to happen. With the arrival of HUMMER in India, the company's corporate headquarters have implemented a massive cultivation drive just beyond the assembly facility in Chakan, on the outskirts of Pune.
The cultivation project, called "E100" by the company, aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels altogether. The entire process has commenced on newly acquired agricultural land spread over 500 acres. The produce type is simple - sugarcane and jatropha - the key blends for petrol and diesel powered vehicles. The aim of this project is simply to produce as large reserves of ethanol and biodiesel as physically possible.
Bio-ethanol, or E85, currently supported by HUMMER's gasoline engines is basically a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. The aim is to develop a successful blend - successful in the sense that it can be used without any petrol blend in the very near future, eliminating the need for petrol all together. Emission control devices can more successfully deal with these blends rather than regular petroleum products. Similarly, with bio-diesel, or simply put, blended vegetable oil, a diesel engine can run to it's full performance level while adequately processing the changed fuel qualities.
The cost factor involved is startling, to say the least. The initial phase will seem heavy for the promoters, but as the volumes pick up, things will all just settle themselves out.
You may ask how this makes sense. But then consider the carbon footprint. It is less than half, or probably more, of the carbon footprint of battery-powered cars. This may seem a small-scale project overall, but with all major automakers adopting these techniques globally, we aren't too far from a cleaner, and greener tomorrow.
Morning News
THE TIMES OF DREAMLAND
HUMMER barges into India
Mumbai, India
April 19th, 2010
Uber-SUV manufacturer HUMMER has made a foray into the Indian market with their lineup of ultra-large SUVs. The company spokesperson said at the company mega launch event here at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, that the entire portfolio, ranging from their tamed baby H3 model, to the wild, all-conquering H1 Alpha, have been offered.
After recent tensions over the sale of the brand, it's still unpublicised new owners will make sure that they never again have to deal with issues relating to efficiency, environmental impact and, most of all, brand security. They have cemented their words with the launch of new engines as well as major modifications to the existing lineup to ensure compatibility with the most stringent emission norms and NVH restrictions.
The H1 - the one that started it all, is back with a bang, intact with that powerhouse 6.6L V8 engine, now featuring common-rail direct injection and twin turbochargers - one turbo for each cylinder bank. The head of engineering said, "A sequential turbo setup was not required as the engine peaks at very low speeds, and turbo lag is not an issue." Not an issue is right, for the new engine makes 440bhp at just 3000rpm - a huge improvement from the earlier 300bhp. Torque is truly gargantuan, with 1032Nm available all the way from 1250rpm until 2500rpm. Of this, 40% is available from idle - which is still 412Nm! Power is transferred via a 6-speed manual transmission with their renowned range-selectable all-time four-wheel-drive with throttle-brake modulation, which is now even more effective. Also on offer is a newly-developed 8-speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Automatic option mated to the newly-introduced dual clutch system with automatically controlled torque distribution. The equipment list doesn't end there as this engine is also fitted as standard with a Diesel Particulate Filter and eight (8!) catalytic converters that make this engine Euro 5 compliant apart from making it near-zero emission.
Also on offer is a new tri-turbo V8 engined petrol option. This newly developed 5-litre V8 features direct injection, and three turbo chargers - one small turbo per bank for bottom and mid range boost, and one large turbo for higher engine speeds for top-end boost. All these put together mean a power output of 526bhp at 5000rpm and torque output of 710Nm from 2000rpm until 3800rpm. This engine is fully E85 capable and can run regular unleaded as well. Transmission options are the same as the diesel variant, and this is a good thing as the system remains relatively unstressed as the torque output of the petrol unit is a good 31% lower than the mad diesel motor. This engine too, is Euro 5 compliant with a truly unbelievable 198gm/km of CO2.
The H2 is launched in a new avatar. And for the very first time, comes with a diesel engine. This slightly tamed HUMMER now features a 4.0-litre V8 common-rail direct injection with a tri-turbo setup and hence delivers a shove like nothing else. (Apart from the H1 of course..) 280 huge horses come charging at 4000rpm, while 660Nm of turning force begins the tarmac shoveling process at 1800rpm, up until 2500rpm. This one too, is equipped with a DPF and 8 catalytic converters. Needless to say, it is Euro 5 compliant and an almost zero-emission vehicle.
The petrol variant borrows the V8 engine, but without the tri-turbo setup, instead opting for just the large unit. No disappointment as this version has an output of 476bhp at 5000rpm and makes 643Nm between 2700 and 3800rpm. Again, the 6-speed manual option and the 8-speed CVT Automatic with the smart all-wheel-drive system find their place here - on both, the petrol and diesel models. This is the H2 the world was waiting for.
The H3, the baby of the group, is now positioned as the green HUMMER that is part of the life of the active family, the ride of choice for every family member and the one whose keys are always snatched if ever found. And it truly is.. The new H3 is a hugely practical vehicle for every need imaginable. Yes, it still is much bigger than the largest of the large family SUVs out there, but it makes good use of it's size with some finer details that make it worth every penny, and at the same time, justify every mm of it's hugeness. Loaded with all the entertainment features, and three proper full size rows, this is one good bargain. Engine options feature an all new 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 petrol making 285bhp at 5200rpm and 385Nm of torque between 3000 and 4000rpm. There's also a very unique 2.9L tri-turbo common-rail direct injection diesel engine with 250bhp at 4000rpm and a more-than-ample 562Nm of torque from 1600-2800rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, or the 8-speed CVT Automatic. All variants feature the smart all-wheel-drive system.
So there you have it, the entire portfolio of the long-awaited HUMMER brand are now available in India through a 6 dealer network which is ever-increasing. Bookings have already commenced. The cars will come in as CKD kits and will be assembled at the HUMMER facility at Chakan, on the outskirts of Pune. This means that the pricing is very competitive, to say the least, as the competition offers all models which are CBU. The basic model of the H3, with manual transmission is available for Rs. 28.5 lakhs ex-showroom Pune, with the brand flagship, the H1 Alpha model available for Rs. 90 lakhs ex-showroom Pune.
HUMMER barges into India
Mumbai, India
April 19th, 2010
Uber-SUV manufacturer HUMMER has made a foray into the Indian market with their lineup of ultra-large SUVs. The company spokesperson said at the company mega launch event here at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, that the entire portfolio, ranging from their tamed baby H3 model, to the wild, all-conquering H1 Alpha, have been offered.
After recent tensions over the sale of the brand, it's still unpublicised new owners will make sure that they never again have to deal with issues relating to efficiency, environmental impact and, most of all, brand security. They have cemented their words with the launch of new engines as well as major modifications to the existing lineup to ensure compatibility with the most stringent emission norms and NVH restrictions.
The H1 - the one that started it all, is back with a bang, intact with that powerhouse 6.6L V8 engine, now featuring common-rail direct injection and twin turbochargers - one turbo for each cylinder bank. The head of engineering said, "A sequential turbo setup was not required as the engine peaks at very low speeds, and turbo lag is not an issue." Not an issue is right, for the new engine makes 440bhp at just 3000rpm - a huge improvement from the earlier 300bhp. Torque is truly gargantuan, with 1032Nm available all the way from 1250rpm until 2500rpm. Of this, 40% is available from idle - which is still 412Nm! Power is transferred via a 6-speed manual transmission with their renowned range-selectable all-time four-wheel-drive with throttle-brake modulation, which is now even more effective. Also on offer is a newly-developed 8-speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Automatic option mated to the newly-introduced dual clutch system with automatically controlled torque distribution. The equipment list doesn't end there as this engine is also fitted as standard with a Diesel Particulate Filter and eight (8!) catalytic converters that make this engine Euro 5 compliant apart from making it near-zero emission.
Also on offer is a new tri-turbo V8 engined petrol option. This newly developed 5-litre V8 features direct injection, and three turbo chargers - one small turbo per bank for bottom and mid range boost, and one large turbo for higher engine speeds for top-end boost. All these put together mean a power output of 526bhp at 5000rpm and torque output of 710Nm from 2000rpm until 3800rpm. This engine is fully E85 capable and can run regular unleaded as well. Transmission options are the same as the diesel variant, and this is a good thing as the system remains relatively unstressed as the torque output of the petrol unit is a good 31% lower than the mad diesel motor. This engine too, is Euro 5 compliant with a truly unbelievable 198gm/km of CO2.
The H2 is launched in a new avatar. And for the very first time, comes with a diesel engine. This slightly tamed HUMMER now features a 4.0-litre V8 common-rail direct injection with a tri-turbo setup and hence delivers a shove like nothing else. (Apart from the H1 of course..) 280 huge horses come charging at 4000rpm, while 660Nm of turning force begins the tarmac shoveling process at 1800rpm, up until 2500rpm. This one too, is equipped with a DPF and 8 catalytic converters. Needless to say, it is Euro 5 compliant and an almost zero-emission vehicle.
The petrol variant borrows the V8 engine, but without the tri-turbo setup, instead opting for just the large unit. No disappointment as this version has an output of 476bhp at 5000rpm and makes 643Nm between 2700 and 3800rpm. Again, the 6-speed manual option and the 8-speed CVT Automatic with the smart all-wheel-drive system find their place here - on both, the petrol and diesel models. This is the H2 the world was waiting for.
The H3, the baby of the group, is now positioned as the green HUMMER that is part of the life of the active family, the ride of choice for every family member and the one whose keys are always snatched if ever found. And it truly is.. The new H3 is a hugely practical vehicle for every need imaginable. Yes, it still is much bigger than the largest of the large family SUVs out there, but it makes good use of it's size with some finer details that make it worth every penny, and at the same time, justify every mm of it's hugeness. Loaded with all the entertainment features, and three proper full size rows, this is one good bargain. Engine options feature an all new 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 petrol making 285bhp at 5200rpm and 385Nm of torque between 3000 and 4000rpm. There's also a very unique 2.9L tri-turbo common-rail direct injection diesel engine with 250bhp at 4000rpm and a more-than-ample 562Nm of torque from 1600-2800rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, or the 8-speed CVT Automatic. All variants feature the smart all-wheel-drive system.
So there you have it, the entire portfolio of the long-awaited HUMMER brand are now available in India through a 6 dealer network which is ever-increasing. Bookings have already commenced. The cars will come in as CKD kits and will be assembled at the HUMMER facility at Chakan, on the outskirts of Pune. This means that the pricing is very competitive, to say the least, as the competition offers all models which are CBU. The basic model of the H3, with manual transmission is available for Rs. 28.5 lakhs ex-showroom Pune, with the brand flagship, the H1 Alpha model available for Rs. 90 lakhs ex-showroom Pune.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The future is now...
The future isn't coming anymore.. It's here already. Hybrid cars, emission standards, biofuels and the like are growing exponentially. Yet, here, our country lags behind in it's views. Not everyone mind you, just those who have the power to change things.
How hard is it to have a dedicated area of production for jatropha, sugarcane and other vegetable oil. Bio diesel is the one of the best future fuels, or rather, alternative fuels. Forget cars running on water and air, the concept is not new, yes, but it isn't feasible for mass production, yet. That could be a distant memory very soon, or they could be seen within every distance.
In a recent interview with a reputed magazine, the CEO of a reputed Japanese automobile manufacturer stated, "In India, the government does not see any advancements in technology as the main criteria. They only care about the size of the engine (1.5L diesel) even if the technology is 20 years old." From the horses mouth I would say.
It is a well known fact that 1.6L diesels are the rage in Europe - they are super-efficient and extremely clean, not to mention quite powerful. Ford, Hyundai, Volvo and many more manufacturers have fantastic 1.6L diesel engines and quite a few practical small car options, which they cannot bring here because our norms state a small car is "defined" as any automobile under 4000mm in length with an engine capacity of 1.2L petrol and 1.5L diesel. Screw that I say. Might I remind you that those 1.6L diesel in European cars are waaay more efficient and powerful than these piddly 1.2L petrols on offer in India. Put all the variable valve timing and variable intake systems you want, they're still horribly underpowered. Now if they can only strap on a turbo or two. What do the norms say about that? 1.2L petrol - quad turboed to 140bhp - not bad IMHO. Staring at the sun does not mean your seeing the light. Seeing the light actually means looking away from the sun, doofuses all.
PUCs are a joke. You give a guy on a 2002 Bajaj Caliber a 3 month pass cos his emissions are 2.5% over the limit prescribed. As the fool writes the numbers and signs it before he staples it in it's "plastic" protection cover - there have probably been 4 BSII PMT buses having passed by belching soot particles from their poorly processed diesel fuel as it passed through an indirect injection compression ignition internal combustion engine that needed service a decade ago. No, he didn't even look up, as he coughed while he stapled the little yellow paper into a plastic shroud, to notice the relative irony in all of it.
Traffic sense has gone to the dogs, and donkey and cattle. I have seen, with my own eyes, dogs, donkeys, cattle and all sorts of other animals look both ways before they cross the street. People have no traffic sense anymore. I, at times, picture barbed wire fences or Contra/Doom/Quake style spikes shoot up from the ground forming a barricade after the red light has showed face. But no, no one even considers another person. You're not the only person on the face of the earth. How I wish I could run down all those fools goin "trips" on a Splendor, at night, headlights off, the wrong way, on a one way street.. No, cos I'd be in trouble for following the rules as the guy we hit has an uncle who knows the friend of the brother of the cousin of the traffic cop who just stopped me for questioning.
It's come to a state where money doesn't make the world go round anymore. The world is slowing down. And when it does come to a stop, my dear Autocar, no number of Bentley Arnages will be enough to make it spin again.
I'd like to say "the future I feared, is the past I've forgotten", but the present just past reminds me there's more to come...
How hard is it to have a dedicated area of production for jatropha, sugarcane and other vegetable oil. Bio diesel is the one of the best future fuels, or rather, alternative fuels. Forget cars running on water and air, the concept is not new, yes, but it isn't feasible for mass production, yet. That could be a distant memory very soon, or they could be seen within every distance.
In a recent interview with a reputed magazine, the CEO of a reputed Japanese automobile manufacturer stated, "In India, the government does not see any advancements in technology as the main criteria. They only care about the size of the engine (1.5L diesel) even if the technology is 20 years old." From the horses mouth I would say.
It is a well known fact that 1.6L diesels are the rage in Europe - they are super-efficient and extremely clean, not to mention quite powerful. Ford, Hyundai, Volvo and many more manufacturers have fantastic 1.6L diesel engines and quite a few practical small car options, which they cannot bring here because our norms state a small car is "defined" as any automobile under 4000mm in length with an engine capacity of 1.2L petrol and 1.5L diesel. Screw that I say. Might I remind you that those 1.6L diesel in European cars are waaay more efficient and powerful than these piddly 1.2L petrols on offer in India. Put all the variable valve timing and variable intake systems you want, they're still horribly underpowered. Now if they can only strap on a turbo or two. What do the norms say about that? 1.2L petrol - quad turboed to 140bhp - not bad IMHO. Staring at the sun does not mean your seeing the light. Seeing the light actually means looking away from the sun, doofuses all.
PUCs are a joke. You give a guy on a 2002 Bajaj Caliber a 3 month pass cos his emissions are 2.5% over the limit prescribed. As the fool writes the numbers and signs it before he staples it in it's "plastic" protection cover - there have probably been 4 BSII PMT buses having passed by belching soot particles from their poorly processed diesel fuel as it passed through an indirect injection compression ignition internal combustion engine that needed service a decade ago. No, he didn't even look up, as he coughed while he stapled the little yellow paper into a plastic shroud, to notice the relative irony in all of it.
Traffic sense has gone to the dogs, and donkey and cattle. I have seen, with my own eyes, dogs, donkeys, cattle and all sorts of other animals look both ways before they cross the street. People have no traffic sense anymore. I, at times, picture barbed wire fences or Contra/Doom/Quake style spikes shoot up from the ground forming a barricade after the red light has showed face. But no, no one even considers another person. You're not the only person on the face of the earth. How I wish I could run down all those fools goin "trips" on a Splendor, at night, headlights off, the wrong way, on a one way street.. No, cos I'd be in trouble for following the rules as the guy we hit has an uncle who knows the friend of the brother of the cousin of the traffic cop who just stopped me for questioning.
It's come to a state where money doesn't make the world go round anymore. The world is slowing down. And when it does come to a stop, my dear Autocar, no number of Bentley Arnages will be enough to make it spin again.
I'd like to say "the future I feared, is the past I've forgotten", but the present just past reminds me there's more to come...
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