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YOUTUBE Vada Pav, the King of Mumbai

2013-02-18 14:40:00 (читать в оригинале)

Last week, I visited this ‘Pav Wow contest‘ which was to judge the best Vada Pav of the city of Mumbai. There were nearly 25 stalls of Vada pav who were short-listed from all over Mumbai.  Boosting their enthusiasm was the massive crowd of people who were crazily eating from all the stalls. Yes, all of them were selling Vada Pav but with little variations. That’s when I came to a conclusion that in terms of food, Vada Pav rules the city of Mumbai.  (I’m talking about Mumbai because I have made my observations in Mumbai only.) Be it Shiv-Vada, Jumbo King, Kunjavihar or any other local brand, no Mumbaikar says a “no” to Vada Pav. Period.

Mumbai has a cosmopolitan population. We can find any food dish here be it Idli-Dosa or Pav Bhaji or any international dish like hotdogs, burgers, pizzas etc., but nothing sells like Vada Pav. It is the one food item that dominates the heart (read: stomach) of every Mumbaikar.

I personally, would call this food as the lifeline of Mumbai. Be it the beggar on a footpath or a MBA professional in ‘suite-boot-tie’…no one says a “no” to this King of Mumbai! There are various reasons as to why Vada Pav has this status. Firstly, it can be savored by any age group of people, be it small kids, teenagers or middle-aged people, it is liked by all.

Secondly, it is very handy i.e. one can take a Vada Pav in one hand and continue to do his/her work. It’s like we see in New York, people with a hotdog in hand, heading towards their offices to start their day. We can see the same scene in Mumbai with people holding this in their hands running for their work.

The best part is that it’s the most affordable food dish on the Menu Card and it is very light on your wallet. A simple Vada Pav costs nothing more than Rs. 7/8 on an average, though it used to be for only Rs. 5 some years ago, but with the overall inflation one can’t help it. So its best suited for the wallets of college students. It may not be very healthy option every time, but once in a while…chalta hai!

In Mumbai, Vada Pav is also a source of income of a large group of people. The investment for setting up a stall is minimal and the returns are always better. One can set up a  Stall anywhere and get a huge response of customers streaming in at any hour of day or night, be it outside Railway Station or Bus Stop or a MNC building or College, there is always a demand for Vada Pav in Mumbai.

Globalization has affected everything and everyone and therefore Vada Pav is nothing different from it. Vada Pav is now portrayed as the ‘Indian Burger’. This has helped it gain international audience. Jumbo King-chain of Vada Pav shops has opened its centers in many parts of the world…so you can get a Vada Pav even in Switzerland! With the advent of these big Vada Pav chains like Jumbo King or Goli Vada Pav, apart from our typical Vada Pav we find this long list of flavoured Vada Pavs like Schezwan, Misal, Choley, Grill, Cheese and even Wheat-bread Vada Pav. Of course they cost somewhere between Rs. 15 to Rs. 30 but they do tingle our taste buds now and then.

So from being a local delicacy, Vada Pav is now a food item representing India on international level. Way to go Vada Pav!

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YOUTUBE The Raven – Movie Review

2013-02-18 14:40:00 (читать в оригинале)

Rating: 7/10

Cast: John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve

Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis: Edgar Allen Poe, the famous writer, poet is back in town to try and win over Captain Hamilton, father of his muse, Emily. But, things start to go south as the town is haunted by a killer who uses Poe’s description of murders from his literary works to inspire himself.

Movie Review:

The Raven is a fascinating story, set in old times, retold at a breathtaking pace for the new generation. To the uninitiated, it does have some similarities to the new Sherlock Holmes movies, but that has mainly to do with the style of narration rather than the story per se. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has credited Poe as his inspiration for the fictional character of Holmes, so there are bound to be parallels.

But, it’s most definitely not in the character Cusack plays for Poe!He is not nonchalantly witty like Downey Jr’s Holmes, nor is he ten steps ahead of the villain. What he is on the other hand is pompous, and has a gloomy obsession with death, women and alcohol. His dialogue is very extravagant, that is exactly in flow with the character. He is audacious at times, yet quick to gauge the severity of the situation when it demands. Luke Evans plays Detective Fields, who joins hands with Allen Poe, when a killer starts to implement Poe’s fictional means of murder in real life. The stakes are further raised when things become personal as the killer abducts Poe’s love Emily and threatens to murder her.

The cinematography is expansive, the costumes are befitting of the era, and the plot is exciting. Not for a moment will you be able to relax. The story will keep you on the edge of the seat, for most of the two hours. The acting is top class from Cusack and Evans.

The movie has its flaws, but its pros easily dominate the cons. A riveting mystery, some great mind games, and classy dialogue. Put your headphones on, get a back of chips and start watching now!

The Raven (2012) – Official Trailer

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YOUTUBE The best cars in India below 10 lakhs

2013-02-18 14:40:00 (читать в оригинале)

Looking at the current car market, the buyers are often puzzled over which vehicle to choose from the lot when it comes to the budget car segment. Most of the cars fall under Rs 10 lakhs thus buyers have plenty of options to go with. The thing which makes this category interesting is the fact that niche segments like compact crossovers are also available apart from sedans and MPVs. So here are the top five best cars in India below 10 lakhs that have emerged as big sale boosters for auto companies.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

The car can accommodate seven passengers with adequate space. Exteriors of Ertiga are designed in such a way that it appears more like a regular car than a SUV. The car offers luxury of a sedan and design that of a hatch. Maruti Ertiga is a perfect vehicle for city roads and offers fuel economy of 13-15 kmpl. It comes both in petrol and diesel engines with the price range of Rs 5.92 lakhs – Rs 8.63 lakhs (Ex-showroom).

Key features:

• Petrol variant has 1.4 litre engine with maximum power of 93.8Bhp and maximum torque of 130 Nm with a displacement of 1373cc
• 1.3L turbo diesel engine with DDiS and 1248cc of displacement. Peak power of 88.8Bhp with a peak torque of 200 Nm
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and engine immobilizer and high tensile roof
• Front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes
• Available in 7 colors:  Ecru Beige, Serene Blue, Fire Brick Red, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Superior White and Dusky Brown
• Kenwood MP3 player with FM, AM Radio and a single CD player that includes a remote function
• 4+2 speakers and USB compatibility

Skoda Rapid

Skoda Auto has been an emblem of luxury in the Indian market. Boasting the same premium exteriors of terrific metallic finish and solid muscular looks, Skoda Rapid is based on the same platform as that of Volkswagen Vento. The car has comfortable seats having sufficient head and legroom. It comes with petrol as well as diesel engines, with 12 – 17 kmpl of mileage. Skoda Rapid falls in the price range of Rs 6.93 lakhs – Rs 9.71 lakhs (Ex-showroom). 

Key Features:

• Petrol engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve – 105 Bhp power and 153 Nm torque
• Diesel engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve – 105 Bhp power and 250 Nm torque
• Available in seven variants: Active Plus petrol, Ambition Plus petrol, Ambition Plus petrol Automatic, Elegance petrol, Elegance automatic, Active Plus diesel and Ambition Plus diesel
• Available in five shades: Deep Black, Candy White, Flash Red, Brilliant Silver and Cappuccino Beige
• Dual SRS airbags and ABS.

Hyundai Fluidic Verna

Hyundai’s fluidic Verna was first launched as Hyundai Verna in 2011. The Verna was a huge success because of its style & the demand for diesel cars at that time. Even the segment leader Honda City sales began to gradually fall due to non availability of its diesel version. Verna has a spacious cabin which is loaded with an array of features and an efficient engine. It delivers spectacular mileage of 13-16 kmpl with petrol and 18-20 kmpl with the diesel variant. It comes both in manual and automatic versions. Hyundai Verna is available in the price slot of Rs 7.13 lakhs – Rs 11.30 lakhs (Ex-showroom).

Key features:

• Comes in 10 variants – 5 petrol and 5 diesel
• Available in both petrol and diesel – total 4 engine options
• Available in six attractive shades
• SRS airbags, ABS and EBD (top model)
• Automatic climate control system, dash integrated music system, steering mounted audio controls
• Engine start/stop push button (top model)
• 16 inch alloy wheels and fog lights

Renault Duster

Renault Duster was launched in July 2012. Marketed as a potential compact crossover with enough space to seat five passengers, Renault Duster has a powerful 1.5L dCi diesel engine and 1.6L petrol engine. With immense road presence and good ground clearance, Duster is the new heartthrob of Indians car enthusiasts. Duster offers fuel economy of 12-14 kmpl with petrol and 17-19 kmpl with diesel. It is priced in the range of Rs 7.49 lakhs – Rs 11.69 lakhs (Ex-showroom).

Key features:

• 1.6 K4M petrol engine comes with a maximum power of 100.6 bhp at 5850 rpm and 145 NM of torque coming at 3750 rpm
• 1.5dci K9K engine offers 200 NM of torque coming at 1900 rpm
• Bluetooth, AM/FM, CD and MP3 player with USB port, 4 speakers and remote control functions
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist, an Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
• Manual air conditioning with climate control

Honda City

Honda City has been one of the best-selling cars in this segment. It is a beautiful sedan which has overrun other cars in its segment for more than 10 years. It was first launched in India in 1998 and since then a lot of innovations have been made to continuously grab the Indian market.  Honda City was given the recognition as the “Car of the Year” in 2009. The car comes with petrol engine. It falls in the price range of Rs. 7.2 lakhs – Rs. 11 lakhs (Ex- showroom).

Key features:

• 1.5 litre i-VTEC 4 cylinders feature 4-valves per cylinder
• 1497cc power house can generate a maximum power of 116.38 bhp at 6600 rpm
• 0 – 100 kmph in just 10 seconds and delivers a maximum speed mark of 170 kmph.
• Dual front SRS air-bags
• ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
• Available in six attractive shades: Carnelian Red Pearl, Sparkling Brown Metallic, Urban Titanium Metallic, Bold Beige Metallic, Albaster Silver Metallic, Taffeta White

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YOUTUBE The Avengers (2012) Dual Audio HD

2013-02-18 14:35:00 (читать в оригинале)







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Total Recall (2012)
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YOUTUBE Chennai Express movie wallpaper HD

2013-02-18 14:35:00 (читать в оригинале)







Arunodoyer Tarun Dol Telefilm
The Avengers (2012) Dual Audio HD
Second Hand (Drama)
Underworld 4: Awakening (2012)
Projapoti (450mb)
I, Me aur Main (2013) Hindi movie Mp3 Songs
Special 26 (2013)
Total Recall (2012)
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