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Alto K10 – review

August 26, 2010
Alto K10 – review

When the going gets tough, the tough gets thinking. Well, the going is definitely a rat-race in the Rs. 3.5 – 4.5 Lakhs car segment with Beats, Figos, i10s, Sparks, A-stars among others vying for the road space.  Bring more range of cars and grab a big slice of the pie is what Maruti’s...
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Nissan Micra – Review

July 20, 2010
Nissan Micra – Review

After selling ultra-premium segment cars for over 6 years in India, Nissan has jumped into the mass popular segment where the numbers decide the game.  So they begin their innings in already crowded B- segment with Micra. As you cast your eyes on Micra you are certain to be transfixed over it. Micra is neither...
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TVS Wego – review

June 24, 2010
TVS Wego – review

Couple of days back, I was discussing with my friends about gearless scooters. Many of my friends or their family members own Honda Activa. After the demise of Bajaj scooters, Honda has stolen the market of gearless scooters mainly with their successful Activa model. There was once popular kinetic scooters now taken over by...
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Indian Ocean – For the Love of Music

June 15, 2010
Indian Ocean – For the Love of Music

We’re back in Delhi people! This time to take a plunge in the Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean is often regarded as one of the pioneers of Indie Music Scene in India. Formed back in 1984 as a couple of musicians, it soon evolved into a four member band comprising Susmit Sen (Guitar), late Asheem...
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The wonderful diversity of arthropods

June 14, 2010
The wonderful diversity of arthropods

I’m absolutely sure that most of you who see the image above will cringe, shudder or grimace.  These fearsome  (to some) creatures are Arthropods and they are by far the most numerous set of creatures on Earth. Insects, scorpions, crabs, centipedes and shrimp and many others comprise this group. All these have jointed legs...
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Camouflage – Get Camouflaged n Get going

June 3, 2010
Camouflage – Get Camouflaged n Get going

From New Delhi, we decided to head to West Bengal, Kolkata to have a chat over a cup of Gingerchai with the upcoming band, Camouflage. Formed in 2005, the ultimate standing Camouflage is made up of Neel (Vocals), Roy (Guitars), Rana (Bass) and Jeet (Drums). They have participated in several leading Music Competitions...
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Nokia N97 Mini – Review

May 15, 2010
Nokia N97 Mini – Review

Bigger is better but when it comes to Nokia N97 Mini smaller looks even better. Yes agreed that the mobile screens are getting bigger and bigger but mini manages to catch your eyeballs amidst a crowd of fat screens thanks to neat packaging. Let’s fiddle further and check the good, bad and ugly of the...
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Half Step Down – Overtures in Outerspace

May 11, 2010
Half Step Down – Overtures in Outerspace

Indie Rhythms by Ginger Chai hopes to explore the Indie music scene across India by bringing you information on existing as well as upcoming Indie bands across the nation. Their music, previous albums, upcoming albums, events, and if we are super lucky; we hope to bring you interviews with the respective bands.  Hopefully, after...
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Volkswagen Polo – Review

April 8, 2010
Volkswagen Polo – Review

Exteriors: At first look, VW Polo looks a typical hatchback with a premium tag banking on the prominent VW logo in the front grill. The look is not flashy but gives a masculine, sturdy appearance. The crystal clear headlamps with integrated indicators  replaces the smoked headlamps of the European versions to cater to the price...
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Ford Figo – Review

March 27, 2010
Ford Figo – Review

The Indian car war is on and the car manufacturers are leaving no designs untouched. Ford has unleashed Figo to conquer the roads of India. Figo draws inspiration from the architectures of Ford Fiesta and fusion models. Does is have in it the punch to win over the Indian roadies ? Lets see. The outer look: At first look...
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