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  • No security alarm in the Thar!

    Using the ignition key to open the door, when the vehicle was locked and armed with smart key will be treated as unauthorized by the system setting on the alarm. Press the unlock button on the smart…
  • The Indian Navy - Combat Fleet

    Operation Trident was an offensive operation launched by the Indian Navy on Pakistan's port city of Karachi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It saw the first use of anti-ship guided missiles…
  • Innova crashes into my Audi A6

    My wife suddenly screams that ‘he’s going to the lake’ and that’s when I noticed a high speed Innova that lost control, hit the guard rails beyond the road shoulder, spun 360 degree twice…
  • Missing surnames in South India

    Well, maybe the topic “The curious case of missing Surnames in South India” is alien to many of you! But in South india, especially in Tamilnadu, surnames literally do not exist, at least not…
  • Maruti tests Jimny with a Thar

    Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5d & Mahindra Thar spied testing together in HP, high altitude testing continues!
  • Starting an intercity bus service

    I'm not at all related to the field of transport, but I always look for new business opportunities. The idea of starting an intercity bus service came to me recently after pathetic service by a top…
  • Tyre change on my Royal Enfield

    Tyre change was overdue. The stock Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp were gone and tram lining on the slightest of undulations. Sometimes I had to stick out a leg (super moto style) while negotiating curves.
  • Fortuner 4x4 Diesel or 4x2 Petrol?

    Then after a few days, my father’s elder brother came to visit and started on and on about diesel engines ending and the petrol engine will be better. Another senior doctor, a friend of my dad,…
  • Hyderabad to Kabini in an Audi S5

    By 1:15, we were at our resort, the JLR Kabini and caught up with rest of the gang who had already arrived. rodmart@ had meticulously researched that they have the monopoly over safaris and if you…
  • BMW 330i GT: Ownership update

    In October I noticed the rear wheels had very little tread left. There was just about 1mm depth at the tire wear indicators. Decided to change the rear tires also to Vredesteins so that all 4 tires…
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