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multi-utility – this happens only in india

Amit Gupta — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:39:24 +0000

Interesting images captured on road.

Maruti Suzuki launched a new multi-utility vehicle to cater to specific indian requirements. This was launched without much fanfare but was spotted on gurgaon roads

This guy is wearing helmet for protection from ???

Traffic light for footover bridge in gurgaon !

Amit Gupta — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:46:57 +0000

This can happen only here in India. We know how to ulitize all the resources to fullest and look forward to accept new challenges. Look at the images below I clicked of foot over bridge meant for pedestrian in millenium city, gurgaon.

No hurry at all – Guy seems to be attending a call from home

Wow ! such a good negotiater of sharp turns

Pedestrian should be given adverse travel advisory for crossing expressway by footover bridge build in gurgaon. Or considering the amount of motor vehicles goverment should put up traffic lights up there. Or better lets have a another overbridge on the existing one

Thank You Yahoo !!!

Amit Gupta — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:42:15 +0000

Hmmm… very true . Thank you for reminding me of this. I surely need a break of of couple of days. And all you workaholic check out the cool mailer from Yahoo and you might find your dream holiday…

Yahoo Local (India) has much more than a holiday destination search. It is a local search engine as of now limited to Delhi, Mumbai , Bangalore and Chennai. And has features like rating, maps etc … But Once it comes to local search engine My vote will be with justdial.com for the sheer database and asklaila.com for the use of technology.

Anyway now I want to plan a break Yahoo!!!

Makaan Property Show

Amit Gupta — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:10:20 +0000

Hey Last week was very busy. Makaan.com is organizing the first property show in North India. After successful shows in Hyderabad and Pune , saddi Dilli seems to be the best choice. In couple of months there are many more to come across nation.

Today was the day one of Delhi Property show. And it was quite a show as the show was simultaneously held at Noida and Gurgaon. I covered both the centers though it become a bit too tiring … So See ya Gud Night

Long time no see

Amit Gupta — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:44:23 +0000

Last few days were quite busy. So I didn’t get time to write but so much so has happenedd during this time.

Phasing out of the Killer blue lines (As if the evil lies in the buses and not the one who drives them), Sacking of KPS Gill (Better late than Never) , Harbhajan slapping Sreesanth (Gentemen’s game @ its best) , Sealing activity begins and what not…

But its not that nothing good had happened ISRO has made India proud by launching 10 satellites in orbit creating a new record, RBI is considering on guidlines to enable mobiles to be used as credit cards, A flat in Mumbai sold for 27 crores, India has crossed US in terms of mobile connections and so much more…

And where to put democracy in Nepal…lead by a maoist government

and last but not least, on personal front I enjoyed my cousin’s wedding, attended a two day seminar on “Art of Project Management” by Gavin Oh Huan Khoon of Business Management Consultants (Highly recommended)

Food @ 29000 ft

Amit Gupta — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:55:37 +0000

After a usual delay of 2 hours I took off to Kolkata (City of Joy). By now you would have realized how much I hate air travel. This time I am traveling Jet Air, which is one of the finest airlines. Thanks to web check in facility, I managed a first row seat in economy class (Advantage to spread your legs and relax a bit).

So I felt like being from upper middle class where all the middle class cramped in their seats. And like all upper middle class who are aspirant to become upper class (Business Class travelers) I wanted to feel the luxury they have.

And as the luck would have due to the wardrobe malfunction (Not the one at Fashion Ramp but the curtain diving the two sections in aircraft) the last row of Business class was straight in my line of sight. I envy the way they were pampered with choice of cuisine.

Though the food served to us was excellent but the pastures are always green on the other side. So, I dig into my breakfast thinking how soon I’ll be part of the upper class.

Dilli ki Sardi

Amit Gupta — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:42:02 +0000

“Tarpaye tarsay re…saari raat jagaaye…pyaar tera …Dilli ki sardi” These line from hindi film says all about the character of Delhi Winter. This year tempratures in delhi has been below than the normal. I am still enjoying hot water bath and my cosy layer of quilts. Weekends are best spend at homes being a couch potatao munching popcorns and watching television.

BUt next weekend will be not so comfortable. I have to shift home. So there are so many things will have to be rearranged and taken care of. Cable TV, internet connection , addresses all across and so much to do.

Coming back to Delhi weather, at this hour the best thing I can think of is a steaming cup of hot coffee…But for that also need to get out. Wish I could order this to some coffee joint over internet.

Waiting in the Wings

Amit Gupta — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:22:40 +0000

We humans always wanted to fly and rule the skies. Modern age has literally brought flying within the reach of common man. With India skies opening up there are airlines that are trying every trick in the book to lure the customers. Good we are flying places.

But on the flip side, airports have become crowded and the sky seems to be choked with the air traffic. Scenes at airports are no different from a railway stations. Long queues, delayed flights, frustrated passengers and airline staff carrying a plastic smile with no satisfactory answers to passenger’s query.

Flights are delayed because of weather, delayed in coming flights, air traffic congestion, security and what not. But at all time commuters are at the receiving end. At least traveling between Delhi – Mumbai, delayed has become part of the total travel time. Couldn’t recall when I have completed the journey in stipulated time duration.

Though fortunately there is up-gradation work going on at both the cities and Infact similar work is been done across airports in the country. I think, this inconvenience is a small price to be gear up and welcome the fliers from across world with open hands and let them feel the real new India.

As of now, Thankfully after waiting in the wings for close to an hour, I am cruising at more than 30000 ft above the sea at the speed of 800 Km /hr. Bon Voyage..

Image Credit : iddeals

Zero Degree in Delhi Really !!!

Amit Gupta — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:17:16 +0000

Bakar Bakar on Channels about Zero degree temprature (Forecasted for Today) in Delhi has hogged the limelight on prime time slots for last few days.

News channels and Newspaper has debated it out more than they do the annual budget or general election. It become the talking point in offices. Few of my friends from across seven seas even me asked what we are going do to battle the freezing cold.

Now that the day today is coming to an end and there is no sign of Zero in Delhi. It seems that there is some time for homecomimg for Zero . As it is we Indians who gave birth to ZERO and send him around the world

Image Credit : Claudecf