July had come and gone, with August too threatening to disappear at warp speed. It had been hectic scenes, with the past few months having been both, agonizing as well as fruitful. The latter since there have been travel opportunities galore all thanks to things kicking into high gear on the work front. Unfortunately…
No Kwidding! Renault’s Compact Hatch is the real deal.
The Compact Hatch segment is among the highly contested ones in the Indian automotive scene. Dominated by the market leader and closely followed by the number two brand in the country, the segment is a cut-throat one where there’s little scope for mistakes. Even the slightest of a misstep can prove to be an expensive…
MotoCouple Beginnings – Officially Speakin’
It was one of those IBW Chai & Pakoda Rides. The entire parking lot at Hotel Fountain, off the NH8-Ghodbunder Road intersection had turned into one huge mass of motorcycles and their riders. From the ginormous Harley’s to lightning quick sport-bikes, the Royal Enfield’s and sub-400cc single cylinder machines – they were all there. Amidst this…
How we bought our Riding Jackets
It was January, a brand new start, not just to the year, but to life in general. Celebrating our first month of having run slo-mo donuts ’round the holy fire, the missus and I were planning to experience the magic of India Bike Week. Having made our maiden long-distance ride together only a month earlier…
Rustique Chronicles: That backstretch run
So we were returning, all showered up. Cruising along quietly when boom, an empty patch has been spotted! A gear drops unnoticed, the throttle opens & into the power band we arrive. It’s like the devil has been awakened & suddenly the scenery hurls past in a blur. A quick-ish upshift & everything disappears into…
Absenteeism
 Four months, yep that’s how far long it has been since I last ranted out here. From November last when an entire year finally ran out, till now, where the new year has gotten well n truly old, loads has changed. Watched by maiden MotoGP at Sepang, Malaysia courtesy @castrolbiking ; ran donuts ’round…
15 Year Old Vehicles Banned in Delhi
According to an @EconomicTimes report, the National Green Tribunal (NGT); all vehicles over 15 years old shall henceforth not be allowed to ply on the streets of our national capital (Full Report) I can see quite a few people around me rejoicing at this bit of news. Finally, they say, India is on its way…
Air India & Pulling the wool over the Nation’s Eyes
Air-India, our national airline was once the erstwhile ruler of the skies. It’s mascot, the Maharaja evoked memories of passengers being treated like royalty & they were. In a world where other airlines were reducing baggage allowances, Air-India would allow passengers to carry their life with them. There are tales of Gulf returnees being served the finest…
Chuck ’em
So I threw somebody out of my life today. Drastic, right? Well, read on to know more People come & people go. We do the same. The key lies in ensuring that we make this journey, this passing, as smooth as possible. Both, for us, as well as the other. Sadly there exist people who…
Sparkie
You haven’t fully understood unconditional love until you’ve been adopted by a dog
An Ode to Motorcycling & the Irreplaceable Troika
3 years ago, a tough call had been made. Little had prepared me though for the endless barbs from those around & the mountain of self-doubt, as the ones around zipped past on the career highway. Homes, cars, & the trappings of a lavish life. They flaunted it all, a few even rubbed it in the…
Bikers Rev up with a Power Boost from Castrol!
Castrol has been a name that’s synonymous with the Biking scene, here in India for years now. Their quality lubes have powered many a memorable trip, while their Bike Points have rescued stranded bikers all across the country. With recreational biking starting to catch on in a big way, it was only fit to have…
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