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Before and after-Olympics
The Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games. There have been two generations of the Olympic Games; the first were the Ancient Olympic Games held at Olympia, Greece. The second, known as the Modern Olympic Games, were first revived with a modern international Olympic Games held in 1859 in Athens, Greece. The first modern international was sponsored by the Greek philanthropist Evangelis Zappas and pre-dates the foundation of the International Olympic Committee. The modern Olympics feature the Summer Games and Winter Games. The Paralympic and Youth Olympic Games are variations on the Modern Olympic Movement. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in 1894 on the initiative of a French nobleman, Pierre Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. His vision was to bring together amateur athletes from around the world to compete in a variety of events. The IOC has become the governing body of the "Olympic Movement," a conglomeration of sporting federations that are responsible for the organization of the Games. The evolution of the Olympic Movement has forced the IOC to change Coubertin's time-honored ideals. The original vision of the pure amateur athlete had to change under the pressure of corporate sponsorships and political regimes intent on the creation of sports "dynasties". Participation in the Games has increased to the point that nearly every nation on earth is represented. This growth has created numerous challenges; including political boycotts, the use of performance enhancing drugs, bribery of officials, and terrorism. While the Olympic Movement is forced to address issues never before conceived by Coubertin, the Olympics continue to grow in the face of these challenges. The Games encompass many rituals and symbols that were established during their infancy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of these traditions are displayed in the opening and closing ceremonies, and the medal presentations. Despite the complexity of the current modern Games, the focus remains on the Olympic motto: Citius Altius Fortius - Faster, Higher, Stronger. There are many myths surrounding the origin of the ancient Olympic Games; the most popular of which identifies Heracles and his father Zeus as the progenitors of the Games. According to the legend, Zeus held sporting events in honor of his defeat of Cronus, and succession to the throne of heaven. Heracles, being his eldest son, defeated his brothers in a running race and was crowned with a wreath of wild olive branches. It is Heracles who first called the games Olympic, and established the custom of holding them every 4 years. The legend diverges at this point. One popular story claims that after Heracles completed his 12 labors, he went on to build the Olympic stadium and surrounding buildings as an honor to Zeus. After the stadium was complete, he walked in a straight line for 200 strides and called this distance a "stadion" (Latin: stadium, "stage"), which later also became a unit of distance.
Apurba Chakravorty
Range Rover Evoque Convertible To Be Launched
The long-anticipated Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be launched by Jaguar on March 27. This will be the country's first luxury compact convertible SUV. It will also be the first convertible SUV to be launched by Land Rover in India. The new Evoque Convertible will share its features with the existing Range Rover Evoque. The convertible SUV will be a two door model with a small boot, unlike the five door Range Rover Evoque. In March 2016, first spy images of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible was spotted in India. Since then the Land Rover has updated the Evoque series. It will now be getting the 2018 model. Decription : The new Range Rover model will be offered in only one variant - HSE Dynamic. It will be powered by the company's tried and tested 2.0-litre Si4 petrol engine. The 1,998 cc, four-cylinder engine is capable of churning out a 237 bhp and develops a peak torque of 340 Nm. The engine will come mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission as standard. Visually : The SUV has a lot of styling elements and will come in a two-tone orange and black shade with the A-pillars and the retractable soft-top roof coloured in black and the lower body in bright orange. It will also have adaptive Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, radiator grille, air intakes, bumper element, wheel arch cladding and ORVMs also gets some black treatment. The SUV will also come with the option of a stylish black alloy wheels and additional body elements. Dimensions : Evoque Convertible is slightly longer than the regular Evoque at 4,370 mm but the wheelbase remains the same at 2,660 mm. The width and height are lesser compared to the five-door model at 1,900 mm and 1,609 respectively. The boot capacity is a little over 250 litre. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible comes with an all-black cabin suitable for four, with configurable ambient interior lighting, perforated Windsor leather seats, and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with voice recognition and navigation pro. Other features include - power fold, heated door mirrors with memory functionality, approach and puddle lights, rain sensing windscreen wipers, keyless entry, front parking aid, surround camera system, 12-way electric front seats with memory and more. Evoque Convertible is estimated to cost in the region of Rs 80-85 lakh.
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Virat Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year
After the second test debacle against South Africa, where the batting unit collapsed again only for a late fightback from Rohit Sharma to save some grace, the times were not going good for the recently married Indian Cricket Team Captain. But Virat Kohli had something to cheer about on Thursday night when he was named as the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards. Virat Kohli was also named the ICC Cricketer of the year and captain of both ODI and Test teams. Kohli has been the batting mainstay of this talented Indian batting line-up. He had amassed 1460 runs in 26 innings and at a humongous average of 76.84 with a strike rate of 99.11. During this period he scored 6 centuries and led India to the final of Champions Trophy. He was also there to lead India to ODI series wins over England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand and Test series wins over Bangladesh, Australia and Sri Lanka (twice). Many records tumbled during the record breaking year. When he scored his 31st ODI hundred he went past Ricky Ponting in the all time ODI centurion list and is now at second position. During the course of his 32nd century he became the fastest to reach to the milestone of 9,000 runs and the most successful captain in an year, surpassing the Australian great Ricky Ponting. Kohli also regained the top position in ICC rankings for ODI batsmen. ICC had listed out Kohli's achievements and tipped him to surpass the record 49ODI tons scored by Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli posted a video message thanking his supporters and mentioned that he was honoured to win the Sir Garfield Sobers award. This is also the first time since 2009 that an Indian player has been named captain for both the formats with MS Dhoni being the last one to achieve this feat. Kohli has been the pride of the country and ever since the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar and his incredible record justifies the comparision. Carrying the hopes and expectations of a billion people is no mean feat and getting this prestigious award adds another feather in the cap of soon to be one of the greatest players to have played the game.
Jio Republic Day 2018 Plans
Disruption ! Jio has done it again ! After Airtel announced the 149 plan yesterday, Jio has comeback strongly to turn the game on its head by introducing the "Jio Republic Day 2018" plans. The cheapest plan from Jio costs Rs 98/- offering 3GB data for 28days in comparison to that of Airtel offering 1GB data at Rs 149/-. As we start thinking that the "Jio Effect" is coming down it somehow finds a new way to disrupt the market again. This has been Jio's strategy since Day 1 and despite all the low cost plans Jio has managed to earn maximum profits in the last quarter. All this has happened in last 15 months. Jio Republic Day 2018 Plans : Jio has done 2 things here; They have redued the prices of all plans by Rs. 50/- They have added 50% more benefit to all the plans So, what this effectively means is that all plans now offer 50% more data and cost Rs. 50/- lesser. Where a plan previously offered 1GB data per day, it will now offer 1.5GB data per day. The 1.5GB plans will now offer 2GB data per day. The Basic Jio Plan The cheapest and the most basic plan here at Rs. 98/- gets you 2GB data for a period of 28 days. Additional benefits include free unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. Jio 1.5GB Data Per Day Plans There are no plans in this offer which give 1GB data per day but instead there are four plans which offer 1.5GB data per day. The Rs. 149/– plan gives 42GB data for 28 days. The Rs. 349/- plan offers 105GB data for 70 days. The Rs. 399/- plan offers 126GB data for 84 days. The Rs. 449/- plan will give you 136GB data for 91 days. These plans will include all the other benefits of free unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day and access to Jio’s premium apps. Jio 2GB Data Per Day Plans Earlier, there was only a single plan which offered 2GB of high-speed data per day. The number has now increased to four! I think these will be among the best-sellers due to the unbeatable value to high-volume data consumers. The Rs. 198/– plan now offers 56GB data for 28 days. The Rs. 398/- plan will give you 140GB data for 70 days. The Rs. 448/- plan offers 168GB data for 84 days. The Rs. 498/- plan will give you 182GB data for 91 days. These plans will include all the other benefits of free unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day and access to Jio’s premium apps.
Mercedes Benz unveils India’s first BS VI complian
The first ever BS VI compliant petrol & diesel engine car has been launched by Mercedes Benz. The new petrol engine will be making its way to the Mercedes Maybach S-Class 560, the new S-Class will be fitted with BS VI compliant diesel engine and it will be launched by the end of 2018. With the introduction of this technology, Mercedes Benz becomes the first auto brand to introduce the BS VI compliant vehicle in India. The "Made in India, for India" models with the new BS VI compliant engines will lead to significant reduction in NOx levels by as much as 68%. The PM limits will also be greatly reduced by 82%. Nitin Gadkari stated that this new technology would be a game changer which will significantly reduce pollution levels. It will help to advance to better technologies in India which are currently being used in global markets. Gadkari has also urged Mercedes Benz to introduce Ethanol and Electric cars in the future. The Mercedes Benz upcoming S 350d and Mercedes Maybach S 560 have also received certificates as "Indian Crash Norm Compliant" vehicles from ARAI. Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India stated, "We are glad to fulfil our commitment to the customers and to the Government’s vision of 'Make in India', by introducing the first ever 'Made in India, for India' BS VI compliant vehicles. Mercedes Benz vehicles are world class products and they comply with the most stringent emission standards, and the ARAI certified new BS VI vehicles reiterate this high benchmark. The introduction of BS VI vehicles for the Indian market is a significant milestone. We strongly believe that this will pave the way for other manufacturers to introduce their BS VI vehicles in India. This, we believe would also be beneficial for the end customer as they could use the latest technology available."
TVS Apache RTR 160 Facelift
The old Apaches (160 and 180) have been doing pretty well in the market despite seeing no significant changes after that infamous facelift. But now, with the launch of new age bikes in the segment in the form of Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, Suzuki Gixxer, Honda Hornet, Yamaha FZ-S FI V 2.0, etc it is high time that TVS updated their Apache 160 and the 180. TVS Apache RTR 160 will be launched in Indian market on 14th March. The bike comes with enhanced features that will appeal further to the audience. The bike has been spotted in the country giving us a preview of the bike. It appears that the new Apache RTR 160 will draw inspiration from its bigger sibling Apache RTR 200. Apache RTR 160 facelift will be the biggest launch from the home grown brand since the launch of Apache RR 310. The two wheeler manufacturer is ready to roll out the bike now. Pricing : Expect the 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 to be priced competitively when it hits the showrooms soon, something around Rs. 80,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), little closer to the current model’s pricing. Features : The bike gets a redesigned chassis and new features that add appeal to it. The 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 comes with sharper headlamp. The headlamp featuring an integrated LED daytime running light is present in the current model. The tank scoops add sportiness to the model. The side panels have been updated to give it a more stylish appearance. Engine : It will carry the same engine, but power and torque output could be revised in the new model. Power comes from a 159.7 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is capable of churning out 15 bhp of peak power and 13 Nm of peak torque in the current model. The new version is expected to generate slightly improved power and torque output. The new Apahe RTR 160 also gets disc brakes on both the front and rear ends and it could come with an ABS as well ensuring better protection for the rider.
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Maruti Suzuki cars to get six-speed gearbox
Maruti Suzuki is in the process of a complete overhaul of its image in Indiafrom being a budget family car to a high end beast model. The company has already had a change in reputation inclining towards becoming a premium brand. The introduction of cars like Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and dealership concepts like Nexa and Maruti Suzuki Arena has made their image transformation easier. It will also improve performance & fuel efficiency. Missing Piece : All of the Maruti Suzuki cars sold in India come with a five-speed transmission. The one thing that was missing from Maruti Suzuki cars was a six-speed gearbox. Preliminary reports suggest that Maruti Suzuki has confirmed six-speed gearboxes for its cars rolling out this year. Change : Any car from Maruti Suzuki Alto to Ciaz, is currently sold with a five-speed gearbox, but a six-speed unit is coming soon. It has been codenamed MF30 and will improve the performance of the cars. “Maruti is looking to shore up the use of six-speed transmissions in a gradual way. Starting with 50,000 units in the first year the demand is projected to go to 400,000 units per year by 2020”, an industry source told Money Control. The first Maruti Suzuki car to get a six-speed gearbox is expected to be the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback. An additional gear will enhance fuel efficiency and power delivery as well. This is, however, not the first time a Maruti Suzuki car will have a six-speed gearbox. The previous generation Maruti Suzuki S-Cross came with a 1.6-litre diesel engine paired with a six-speed unit. The new S-Cross comes with a 1.3-litre diesel engine paired with a five-speed gearbox. Competition : Another reason for Maruti to consider this move is that competition cars like Hyundai Elite i20, Tata Nexon and many others are available with a six-speed transmission.
Thats how I met myself.
I walked the lonely path With no sound and no cart. I walked the eerie night With no man and no light. I walked the wobbly faith With no hope and no strength. I walked the sinful cage With no sight and no rage. I walked the swampy ground With no hold and no help around. I walked the dead life With no mercy and no strive. I walked the frozen time With no end and no rhyme. I walked the empty heart With no blood and no beat. I walked the roaring storm With no past and no future. I walked all along, The dark for so long That I was scared to see Even the rustle inside me. The looming scary fog Had muffled the once roaring part And latched it away, away from my heart. But suddenly I stumbled And heard one rumbled. Infront I looked And the side I searched But not finding one Made my fear worse. No courage had I had To turn and look back, But with the last ounce of flowing red, I managed to behold the one behind my head And there stood I, drapped in the robes Of humanity and hope, My streched hands glowed And out came the light that told, " You are welcomed back."
Monalisha Mishra
Designing and Setting up of UCG
India is a traditional coal country, possessing >250 billion tonnes of coal, with >60% of energy needs being met through coal-based technologies. The concerns around the potential depletion of coal reserves in the foreseeable future have been abundant in recent times, alongside the focus on the environmental impacts of coal utilization. At least 30 % of Indian coal reserves are situation at a depth > 300m below the earth’s surface. Furthermore, the ‘rank’ or quality of Indian coals is usually low, with high ash content. Thus, the economical mining and utilization of this valuable, deep, coal resource is not feasible through conventional techniques. Table: Indian coal reserves at various depths (Khadse et al., 2007) It is believed that UCG will play a unique role in enabling us to utilize these reserves. The norms & guidelines for the practice of UCG have been recently notified by the coal ministry (on July 13, 2009). It seems logical and evident that in the near future, UCG will emerge as a major clean coal utilization technology capable of providing significant impact in our country. Thus it is highly logical and justified to set up the plant in Gujarat which has abundant resources of unmineable coal available.