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Flying like a bird, soaring through the sky with heedless enthusiasm-- floating in the cool breeze, swooping high and low looking down from a new paradise the running life, endless stretch of green vegetation and other targets below!
Ever since man first looked up at the sky, he has yearned to glide and soar like an Eagle in the sky. No one can resist the temptation of indulging in the celestial recreation. So try your hand at skimming meters high above the mountain, enjoy the bird's eye view of the world.
Be it ballooning, hang gliding or para gliding, India offers excellent locations and facilities at Kangra, Dasauli, Dharamasala, Shimla, Pune, Mhow, Indore, Mysore, Udhagamandalam and Shillong. Float over the mountains ... soar higher on every current of air ... hang-glide in the mountains and valleys of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu, the Chamudni hills of Karnataka and the hills in Shillong in Meghalaya.
Once in the air, you experience the ethereal serenity of the sport. It is an experience that is surprisingly, thrilling as well as becalming. |
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BALLOONING |
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Hot air ballooning is becoming a great adventure option in India. About 50,000 cubic feet of hot air fills a giant nylon balloon to which your basket is attached. There are no seats in the basket - therefore, standing for the duration of the flight, about on hour is unavoidable. There’s no age barrier to enjoy hot-air ballooning, but you have to be fit, as you may have to walk through paddocks after landing. Clothing should be exactly the way you wear during a hiking trip that includes sturdy shoes or boots plus sunglasses, gloves and a cap.
The best time to indulge in ballooning is after sunrise when the winds are their calmest. Winter months provide the most reliable conditions, but during summer months its better take of early in the morning. The duration of ballooning flight can change at the pilot's discretion, taking into account the winds, temperature and weight carried on the day. When alone a balloon can rise up to 800 feet and above, while those in groups may be restricted to heights between 200 and 500 feet. |
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Major Ballooning Sites In India |
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India also has its own hot-air balloons and the Ballooning Club of India organizes international balloon festivals and demonstration flights annually. There are Ballooning clubs in Guwahati, Dehradun, Bangalore and Jaipur. |
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GLIDING |
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It is a sport that will always offer you to indulge in the breathtaking challenges of the vast sky. Just have confidence, you can control it of course, and some times there is a feeling of helplessness during your flight that makes gliding sports much of an excitement.
India offers some of the most rigorous gliding sports in the country---it successfully deals in Hang Gliding, Hand Gliding and Para-Gliding. So, go seize a set of wings, take a deep breath and let it fly! |
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Hang Gliding |
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In hang gliding one can look beyond the spines of receding mountain heights, past rivers that gorge their way through dense forests and on to the plains. On an exceptionally lucky day, one may even be able to trace the route of the river till it vanishes into a slight haze.
The sport of hang gliding through the air involves hanging suspended by a harness from a large type of kite called a hang glider. |
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Hang Gliding Places in India: |
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Billing, Dharamkot, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Shimla, Devlali, Bangalore, Ooty |
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Hand Gliding |
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A hand-glider has a heavy mechanism, almost 55-kg in weight. The glider is quite cumbersome and much-complicated object, taking around more then 2 hours to open and almost the same time to fold back. Besides all these, this sport is still quite in demand as the satisfaction and ecstasy of floating on air in the vast blue sky, like a bird is unique and tremendous. |
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Para Gliding |
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Paragliding is a blend of skydiving and hang gliding and also the best way to conquer your fear of heights.
A paraglider is a non-motorized, foot-launched inflatable wing, which is easy to transport, launch, and land. It is constructed of rip-stop nylon or high stress polyester fabric. The pilot is clipped into a harness and is in a comfortable sitting position. The harness and the Paraglider attached by sturdy kevlar lines. The Para gliders can fly in the air for hours with the help of the glider and climb to altitudes, more than 10,000 feet high or opt for cross-country flying adventure covering vast distances. |
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Paragliding Places in India: |
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Billing, Kullu, Solang, Lahaul & Spiti, Naukutchiyatal, Dayara Bugyal, Dhanolti Ridge,Bedni Bugyal, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Matheran. |
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Para Sailing |
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Parasailing is another form of aero sport, which is acquiring great popularity among the adventure sport lovers in India. In this sport you are harnessed into a parachute, which takes you into the air to enjoy the beauties of coastline beaches and cliffs from above.
It's a pleasant activity for those who do not dare to ski or glide. The aero-adventure sport of paragliding also requires some basic training. A great fun, this sport takes you to the glorious heights with the help of parachutes.
The thrill of this paragliding can be enjoyed on the slopes of the Solang valley near Manali, Nilgiri hills in the South India, the Eastern Himalayas in the Darjeeling/Gangtok area, Auli in Uttranchal, and Sansar in Jammu & Kashmir. |
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GARHWAL KA FANNAH
Ingredients: (Serves 4)
- 1 cup: Kulad dal, soaked in plenty of water (lentils)
- 1 teaspoons: Ginger paste
- 1 teaspoons: Garlic paste
- 1 teaspoons: Red chili paste
- 3 tablespoons: Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon: Salt
- 2 tablespoons: Oil
- 1 cup: Water
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- Heat oil in a pan. Add the prepared pastes and stir-fry until the raw smell is gone. Drain and add the lentils. Cook on medium flame for 5 minutes. Add water and salt. Mix well.
- Cook, covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with black and white roti for a complete meal.
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KAFULI
Ingredients :
- 2 bunches: Spinach (Palak ka saag)
- 1/2 bunch: Fenugreek leaves (Methi) optional
- 4 to 5 no: Green chillies
- 4 to 5 cloves: Garlic
- 3 cm piece: Ginger
- 1 tsp: Cumin seeds
- A pinch: Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp: Dry coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp: Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp: Rice powder or rice paste
- 2tbsp: Curd (optional)
- 1-2 cup: Water
- 2 tsp or to taste: Salt
- 2 tbsp: Oil ( preferably mustard oil)
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- Wash Palak and Methi in running water. After washing, chop and boil both vegetables along with green chillies in a little water till tender. Mash into a paste using a blender.
- Finely chop ginger and garlic.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. Add garlic and ginger in the hot oil. When the garlic turns light brown, add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add mashed vegetables, turmeric powder, dry coriander powder and salt.
- Add required amount of water to Kafuli and bring to boil. Now add rice paste or rice powder dissolved in water.
- Cover and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes on slow fire till the gravy is is thick. If dry add some water and boil.
- Garnish with pure ghee and serve hot with roti or steamed rice.
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THECHWANI
(Thechwani can be prepared using radish root (pahari mula having round root) or potatoes. The preparation is called by this name as the radish root or potato is never cut, but crushed (thinchao) into pieces.)
Ingredients :
- 3 to 4 no: Radish root
- 1 no: Potato
- 1 no: Onion, medium chopped
- 1 no: Tomato, medium and chopped
- 4 to 5 cloves: Garlic
- 3 cm piece: Ginger
- 1 tsp: Dry Faran or Cumin seeds
- 4 to 5 no: Red chillies whole
- A pinch: Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp: Dry coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp: Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp: Red chillies powder
- 6 cups: Water
- 2 tblsp: Oil or Ghee
- Salt to taste
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Method of preparation:
- Wash and peal the radish and potatoes and crush them into small pieces. Crush also ginger and garlic.
- Heat oil in the frying pan on a moderate flame. Stir-fry crushed garlic and ginger in the hot oil. Add crushed radish and potato. Fry the mix for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Add cumin seeds, red chillies, asafoetida in the remaining oil, add chopped onion and fry till light brown. Put turmeric powder, dry coriander powder, red chillies powder. Fry for few seconds. Add fried vegetable and chopped tomatoes and salt and some water.
- Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining water and pressure cook or cook on a slow fire for about 30 minutes or till the radish becomes soft.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and green chillies (slit apart into two pieces).
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Sanyo Xacti S60 – The compact digital camera with Auto Focus and Voice recording.
The new Sanyo Xacti S60 offers excellent quality and fast results. The high performance digital camera with 6 million pixels and 3x optical zoom shot combines functionality and user friendliness in the latest developed optics.
On the extra large 2.5-inch TFT LCD monitor images of impressive rich detailed quality can be viewed. Despite a thickness of only 21.3 mm the Sanyo Xacti S60 offers perfect stability and ergonomics to capture brilliant snap shots.
The new Sanyo S60 is to easy to carry with you along with its handy dimensions of only 89x60.5x21.3 mm. Additionally the Sanyo Xacti S60 lies by the ergonomically designed housing perfect in the hand and contributes in such a way for the success of a good snap shot.
Sanyo Xacti S60 specification:
- Touch sensor for ultra fast focus
- 9 point Auto focus
- Super macro mode of 5cm
- 3x optical zoom of 35 - 105mm (35mm format)
- Single and continuous shooting
- Digital filters: standard, black and white, Cosmetic, Sepia, Sharpen, Saturation
- Scenes: sport, portrait, landscape, night scenery, Firework, Flower, Voice
- Video clip: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) with sound (WAV/mono 8bit sampling)
- White balance: automatic or 5 settings
- Self timer: 2 or 10 seconds
- Power: 2x AA format batteries
- Storage: Internal memory 21.9MB and SD card
- Dimensions: 89 x 60.5 x 21.3 mm
- Weight: 118 g (without batteries and SD card)
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TATA INDIGO- Spoil Yourself!
The Tata Indigo is much more than the sobriquet of India's first sedan. It's also the first car in its segment to be adorned with features that are so thoughtful and state-of-the-art.
When you drive the Indigo, you'll experience not only total comfort and luxury, but international safety as well. And of course, the experience of being envied.
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Exterior |
GLX |
GLS |
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LX |
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Bumpers |
Body-coloured |
Body-coloured |
Grey |
Body-coloured |
Body-coloured |
Fog lamps |
Front
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No |
No |
Front
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No |
Outer Rear View Mirror |
Both
Sides |
Both
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Driver's
Side |
Both
Sides |
Both
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Rub rails on doors |
Yes> |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Wheel Covers |
Full |
Full |
Partial |
Full |
Full |
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Interior |
GLX |
GLS |
GLE |
LX |
LS |
AC fascia with cubic print |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Anti-glare Inner rear View Mirror |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Boot Lamp |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cabin lamp with spot reading lamp |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Carbon - fibre / Brushed aluminium look laced interiors |
Carbon-fibre |
Brushed aluminium |
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Carbon-fibre |
Brushed aluminium |
Cigarette Lighter |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Door pads |
Beige Fabric insert |
Fabric insert |
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Beige Fabric insert |
Fabric insert |
Fabric lining on seats |
Beige Full fabric |
Partial fabric |
Partial fabric |
Beige Full fabric |
Partial fabric |
Light intensity adjustment for instrument cluster |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Moulded Roof Lining |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear defogger |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Rear seat with double-folding backrest |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
RPM Meter |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Soft-painted dashboard |
Yes (Beige Colour) |
No |
No |
Yes (Beige Colour) |
No |
Spectacles case |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Comfort |
GLX |
GLS |
GLE |
LX |
LS |
AC & HVAC systems |
HVAC |
HVAC |
AC(with recirculation feature) |
HVAC |
HVAC |
Gear-shift knob |
Leather-wrapped |
Aluminium |
PU |
Leather-wrapped |
Aluminium |
Power Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual |
Yes |
Yes |
Steering Wheel |
4 spoke, Beige leather - wrapped |
4 spoke, soft-feel |
Two-Spoke |
4 spoke, Beige leather-wrapped |
4 spoke, soft-feel |
Windows (Front & Rear) |
Power Windows |
Manual |
Manual |
Power Windows |
Manual |
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Safety |
GLX |
GLS |
GLE |
LX |
LS |
Anti-submarine front seats |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Audio warning signal for driver seat belt |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Central Locking |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Child safety locks on rear doors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Head Lamp Levelling Device |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
High Mounted Stop Lamp |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Key in/out, door open audio warning signal |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Remote release for fuel and trunk lid |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Seat belts |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
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The battery stores energy in chemical form that is released on demand as electricity. The energy is used by the vehicle's ignition system to crank the engine, as well as power the lights or other accessories. If your alternator fails, your vehicle can run on the battery alone, at least for a short period of time. Normally, however, as long as your engine is running, the alternator keeps the battery recharged. If you operate any electrical items with the engine off, such as power windows, the audio system or headlights, the battery will slowly drain.
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Incase of unsealed batteries make sure the water level is adequate. If the battery water level is allowed to
get too low, the heat generated within the battery will destroy the battery cells.
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Clean the deposits encrusted on the battery terminals with a wire brush dipped in baking soda and water.
These deposits can block the flow of electricity
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Make sure the brackets that hold your battery in place are tight. Loose brackets will cause the battery to
vibrate when the car is running and this constant vibration will shorten the life of the battery.
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Check the condition of the battery tray for corrosion. If there's minor corrosion, brush it off and apply an
acid-resistant paint to the tray. If the tray has been weakened by corrosion, replace it.
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 MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI FORMALLY LAUNCHED AS THE NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR BPC.
In keeping with our tradition of connecting with today's contemporary Indian, the youth at large and our country's pride of place with the world's best, BPC is delighted to announce a privileged association with the latest youth icon of the country, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wicket keeper-batsman par excellence.
Dhoni's penchant for notching match winning performances, innovative style, reliability and warm demeanour make him today's true champion. He perfectly complements BPC's continuous quest for excellence and symbolises the philosophy of BPC brand of being Innovative, Caring and Reliable. He energises the Indian team's fortunes much the way BPC Energises Lives.
Dhoni was formally launched as the new Brand Ambassador for BPC at a press conference held at Hilton Towers, Mumbai on 16th March 2006. He would be endorsing high performance brands from BPC stable.
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MAK ANTI-AGEING MAGIC
 “Make a wish & it’ll come true!” If this was the offer extended to the vehicle owners of today by Aladdin’s genie, the first wish they would make would be a long, trouble-free life for their vehicle engines! As a step towards satisfying the customer, BPCL has chosen to create distinctiveness in products offering by adopting a platform of “MAK Anti-Ageing Magic” in our premium product segments.
Conventionally, engine oils are expected to prevent wear of the engine parts, reduce friction by preventing metal-to-metal contact, protect against rust and corrosion, keep engine parts clean, minimize combustion chamber deposits, cool engine parts, seal against combustion pressures etc. The technologically much superior designed modern vehicles, however have high power outputs, operate at high temperatures, have smaller oil sumps, longer drain intervals and practically no “topups”. These aspects put a tremendous strain on engine oils and only a well formulated engine oil tested in the field can withstand such severe operating conditions.
MAK Anti-Ageing Magic… a breakthrough and unique lubricants proposition presented by BPC keeps the engine young forever! A great amount of effort, with trials and re-trials by our R&D team, market intelligence and consumer feedback have gone into the evolution of this unmatched proposition, ensuring long trouble free life for vehicle engines. It’s only MAK that has taken a lead and discovered the anti-ageing qualities of lubricants to augment the engine life of our consumers’ vehicles.
MAK Anti-Ageing Magic works in three ways – it cleanses, cools and it retards engine wear and tear, keeping the engine robust and young, fortifying it to stand the tests of all the tangible benefits envisaged! |
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MAK ANTI AGEING MAGIC, KEEPS YOUR ENGINE YOUNG. FOREVER.
The creative route chosen by BPCL to communicate the product is centered on the three basic elements of a toolbox. The pliers, spanner & screwdriver, named Pappu Plier, Spanner Singh and Smitha Screwdriver lead a life of drudgery on account of the toil and hard work and no time to pursue their hobbies. The arrival of MAK - Anti-Ageing Lubricants’ transforms that into an easy and happy one. Finally they are seen rejoicing due to their improved life.
No wonder then that Aladdin’s genie gets a chance to sing |
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MAK ANTI-AGEING MAGIC JAADU! JAADU!!!
And BPCL tell’s its customers
‘MAK makes it possible to keep the engine forever young’
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