A very typical Indian word, jugaad essentially means getting things done creatively and cheaply with the least resources possible.
Visitors and tourists were just about trickling in when we visited Manas National Park, the Raimona National Park, and Kakaijana Park in western Assam in late October. The safari tour drivers, forest guides, homestays and hotel staff are back and eagerly awaiting tourists to flock in.
On proud exhibit was a 1928 Ford Model T from The Statesman’s collection. Once part of the Editors’ possessions in days of yore, this vintage gem underwent a meticulous restoration courtesy of Rajiv Ghosh.
Almost two decades ago, the car used to be brought to the rally ground and was driven by a senior official of The Statesman.
Netaji's audacious manoeuvre involved eluding British intelligence and evading police surveillance during his house arrest. Disguised as Mohammad Ziauddin, he slipped away in the rear seat of the 1937 Wanderer W24, making his escape on the nights of 16-17 January 1941.
Traditionally, the festival of Dhanteras witnesses higher demand for gold, jewelry and automobiles due to its auspicious significance.
The month of September was slightly better and 80 million people generated more than 425 million trips or deliveries across its platform.
Domestic sales stood at 7,91,137 units last month, as against 5,86,988 units in October last year, it added.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said it sold 12,373 units in the domestic market last month, up 4.27 per cent from 11,866 units in October 2019.
The model has strengthened its appeal with every upgrade and has become the preferred choice for first-time buyers.
