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MOTHERJANE – Ethnic Spirits, Global Rock

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September 25, 2010
MOTHERJANE – Ethnic Spirits, Global Rock

So where were we the previous time? Chennai was it? What am I to say, except that we’re gonna hang around the South for a bit. This time it is Kochi, Kerala to meet the winners of 2009 Asian Voice Independent Music Awards (AVIMA) for Best Indie Rock Band in Asia and 2010 AVIMA...
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Ginger Chai – not just for reading pleasure

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September 21, 2010
Ginger Chai – not just for reading pleasure

Gingerchai is not just a great website. There’s more to it besides fabulous content. Ginger is a proven remedy for mild indigestion. And Gingerchai is great for a stomach upset. Ginger beer and ginger ale are also useful, even though the ginger content is less in these than in tea. You all probably remember...
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Samsung Champ – A pocket friendly touchscreen phone

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September 16, 2010
Samsung Champ – A pocket friendly touchscreen phone

As touch screens are becoming a mainstay, the price barrier has been crashed and we have touch screen phones at very affordable prices. So if you want a stylish phone with touch screen, owning it is lighter on your pocket now. Let’s look at Samsung Champ C3303 , the musicgiri phone. Samsung has been...
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Junkyard Groove – Love Playing Live More Than Life

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September 9, 2010
Junkyard Groove – Love Playing Live More Than Life

That was one long break that should have been much shorter, my apologies. Good stuff not only arrives in smaller packages but also takes time with the delivery. Just to refresh that rusty memory; the last band that was featured in the series (before the disappearing act) was Indian Ocean from New Delhi. This...
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Alto K10 – review

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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

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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...
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TVS Wego – review

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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

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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

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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

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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 and...
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