World's Cheapest Car - TATA NANO

The hype surrounding the price and prospects of the Nano has created such an aura of excitement about this minicar that it could put a Ferrari’s crowd pulling capability in the shade.

The roominess of the Nano is what hits you as soon as you get in and though the interior is very Spartan, the centrally-positioned instrument panel and relatively modern dashboard layout makes for a good first impression.

Crank the engine and another surprise awaits. Unlike the widely rumoured, possibly expected, genset or autorickshaw sounding engine, what the Nano sounded like is actually a proper gasoline engine. Sure, there is a mild burble as you start accelerating, but there is very little difference one can discern even in the non-air-conditioned standard/base variant.

The four-speed gearbox is cable operated, yet shift quality is very good. Frankly, the Nano’s gearbox slotting is precise and even better than the sticky, mushy shift feel in the Indica.

The Nano’s focus on fuel efficiency from a seemingly puny engine does not show very much on its acceleration abilities.

On long, straight stretches of tarmac, the Nano accelerates impressively and reached a top speed of 105 kmph.

Compared to its very impressive, modern design on the exterior, the Nano’s score would be a notch lower when one considers the interiors’ overall finish quality.

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Mahindra Renault Yeni - Competition to Tata Nano

There are some unconfirmed reports that Mahindra will launch a small car under Rs. 2 lakh soon for combating the Tata Nano phenomenon. The car will be produced in association with Renault-Nissan and will be called Mahindra Renault Yeni.

Two wheeler maker Bajaj Auto, is also working on a small car as an alternative to Tata Nano named Bajaj Lite and is expected to launch it before 2011.

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Water Proof Hanky

Items Required:

• Large glass
• Ashtray or similar
• Water
• Handkerchief

Instructions:

1. Push the centre of the handkerchief into the glass, so that the edges are hanging over the outside of the rim of the glass.

2. Pour water into the glass, through the loose handkerchief. Make sure that your audience can see the water easily passing through the handkerchief into the glass. Keep pouring the water until the glass is roughly half full.

3. Pull the corners of the handkerchief so that the material is taut over the top of the glass. Hold the glass and handkerchief so that the material stays tightly stretched over the opening. For younger audiences you may like to say some 'magic words' that make the hanky water proof.

4. Place the ashtray on the top of the glass and tip it all upside down, being careful to keep the handkerchief pulled tight.

5. Hold the upside-down glass and ashtray , making sure that the glass is vertical and the handkerchief is tight. Remove the ashtray and voila! – nothing happens! The water stays inside the glass.

How does it work?

This demonstration is based on surface tension and air pressure. When the handkerchief is loose, the water can pour through the gaps in the fabric. However, when the handkerchief is pulled tight, the water molecules can form a single surface or membrane across the handkerchief due to a property called surface tension. The air surrounding us is exerting a force in all directions - air pressure. When the membrane is formed on the surface of the handkerchief, it provides a uniform surface for the air pressure to act upon. The force of the surrounding air acting upon this membrane is sufficient to overcome gravity, and so the water stays in the glass.

Source : http://1000tricks.blogspot.com/

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Cloud In A Bottle

Items Required :

• Plastic bottle with cap (fairly flexible e.g. from most soft drinks)
• Water
• Match

Instructions:

1. Place ~1 teaspoon of water into the plastic bottle.

2. Light the match and make sure it is burning well, then drop it into the bottle
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3. Quickly screw the cap on, and squeeze the bottle with your hand five or six times (for larger bottles you may have to do it slightly more). You should see a cloud form in the bottle, then magically disappear when you squeeze it.

How does it work?

Clouds are formed when water droplets in the air cool and then collect on dust particles. In this demonstration, the dust particles were provided by the smoke from the match. The air inside the bottle was cooled by releasing the pressure after the bottle was squeezed. The temperature is changed by squeezing the bottle: the amount of air within the bottle is constant, but squeezing the plastic bottle changes the volume of the gas. Expanding the bottle causes a lowering of the air temperature – in this case, enough to cause the water gas to form a liquid – the cloud.

Tips for Success

Try adding a small amount of food colouring to the water – it can help to increase the visibility of the effect.

Source : http://1000tricks.blogspot.com/

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Goldvish “Le million” -World's Costliest Mobile Phone

Guinness World Records has certified the Geneva based GoldVish "Le million" as the most expensive in the world-1 million euros, or about $1.3 million. The odd yet powerful shaped device is made out of 18-carat white gold and features 1,800 diamonds totaling 120 carats. Le million is truly one of the best gadgets in the world.

Goldvish "Le million" mobile phone is bestowed with high quality diamonds and integrated latest mobile phone technologies such as built-in camera and quad-band GSM support. Truly Goldvish is an expert in manufacturing, customizing and personalizing mobile handsets, and has made some of the most beautiful and luxurious engravings and diamond settings-the best one being "Le million".

Goldvish has truly exposed the highest level of Swiss craftsmanship and precision with Le Million. These type of Mobile phones have changed the whole face of technology.

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2-day-old Jainam Sunil Shah is youngest PAN card holder

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card holders are getting younger and younger by the day.

Earlier, the youngest PAN card holder was 's R B Akshithaa, who got a PAN card in her name when she was just 44 days old.

Now the Latest record is of 2 day old child Mr.JAINAM SUNIL SHAH,of Currently Kalol near Gandhi Nagar Ahmedabad and whose permanent address is of Mumbai.

Date of Birth: 2 Dec 2008
Pan card application date: 4 Dec 2008
Pan card no allotted date at Mumbai: 4 dec 2008
Pan card No.CCIPS6782B
NAME: MASTER JAINAM SUNIL SHAH

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Amazing Hair Styles

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UNIQUE MEGASTRUCTURES

Below are 9 strange and unique structures which have either been approved or are in the final stages of approval. some have already been partially constructed.

Welcome to the future landscape.

1. AQUA , USA

From a distance this skyscraper, to be completed in 2009 in Chicago , will seem quite traditional. It'll only be when you get close and look up that you can appreciate the ripple/jelly effect created by variously sized balconies from top to bottom.

2. CHICAGO SPIRE,USA

The phenomenal Chicago spire, when completed in 2010, will be the world's tallest residential building and the tallest building of any kind in the western world. Seemingly modeled on the image of a giant drill poking through the ground, the 609m structure will dominate the Chicago skyline.


3. CCTV HQ, CHINA

At a modest 234m the cctv building isn't going to stand out from a distance. however the design and shape is a crowd stopper to say the least and will be another incredible addition to Beijing 's skyline. the shape, described as a 'z criss-cross' results in a very high, seemingly unsupported corner at the front. let's hope there's a glass floor up there.

4. REGATTA HOTEL, JAKARTA

Taking on a nautical theme, the developers say the 10 smaller towers represent sailing boats whilst the larger building is 'the lighthouse'. It's the lighthouse that steals the show for me, possibly the most incredible looking structure I've seen for a long time.

5. ANTILIA : MUKESH AMBANI'S RESIDENCE, INDIA ( architects' website )

Construction has begun on residence antilia despite opposition from those who see it as an 'excessive' design in a city where more than 65% of the population live in slums. politics aside and after you recover from the initial shock of seeing a skyscraper that resembles an ikea cd rack, the building actually looks like it may succeed as a stunning, unique, green piece of architecture.


6. RUSSIA TOWER , RUSSIA

Topped with an observation deck over the city of moscow , russia tower will become the tallest building in europe when completed in 2012 and twice the height of the eiffel tower. Construction has already started on this angular beast which was designed by foster & partners, also responsible for the gherkin and spaceport america, currently in development.


7. PENANG GLOBAL CITY CENTRE,MALAYSIA

Following months of speculation and sturdy opposition, this humungous project is in the final stages of approval and apparently construction will start very soon. Even so, due to the size of the plan it will take at least 15 years to complete. Resembling a sci-fi city, the area will be crowned by 2 x 200m towers and completely transform the small island of penang .


8. GAZPROM HQ,RUSSIA ( architects' website )

This gigantic, 300m tall glass flame of a building will house the gazprom headquarters in St. petersburg , dwarfing all structures in its vicinity. It will apparently change colour up to 10 times per day depending on the position of the sun. The building has already been nicknamed 'corn on the cob' by unhappy locals.

9. BURJ DUBAI , DUBAI

This is the big one. Its the tallest man-made structure in the world and the tallest building by a long shot with a predicted height of 818m. note: currently the tallest building on earth, excluding an antenna, is taipei 101 in taiwan which stands at 509m. the photo below is the building's current state: the skyscrapers below the burj dubai used to look tall.

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ILLUSIONS

SEE THE BABY IN ABOVE PHOTO ??

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India Map in the sky

India's Map created by Indian Air Force in the sky...

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Can you believe your Eyes !!!

Source:Nidokidos.org

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TOP 10 WOMEN DRIVERS

10th Place goes to:

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The Bronze Medal Winner:

The Silver Medal Winner:

And finally here is our 2006 Women Drivers Award!! Gold Medal Winner: WOW!!

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COLLEGE LIFE

Hey friends, I would like all of you to relate this to your college life and let me know how far this relates to your college life... Eagerly waiting for your sincere comments :)

Every New semester:

After 1st week:



After the 2nd week:



Before the mid-term test:



During the mid-term test:



After the mid-term test:



Before the final exam:



Once get to know the final exam schedule:



6 days before the final exam:



5 days before the final exam:



4 days before the final exam:



3 days before the final exam:



2 days before the final exam:




1 day before the final exam:



The night before the final exam:



1 hour before the final exam:



During the final exam:



Once walk out from the examination hall:



After the final exam, during the holiday:



That's college!!!

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