The Great Indian ‘Jugaad’
A very typical Indian word, jugaad essentially means getting things done creatively and cheaply with the least resources possible.
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.
Sales of mini cars comprising Alto and WagonR stood at 19,709 units as compared to 10,123 units in the same month last year, up 94.7 per cent.
Till date, the company has been able to convert around 745 of its 2,390 standard dealerships into the Arena sales outlets.
Among the transport sector, deliveries from online retailers like Amazon is considered as a major source of carbon emissions.
Under this program, early stage startups will get incubation support and a chance for potential partnership with MSI to fast-track the growth of their venture.
The company is targeting the potential buyers who wish to stay indoors, minimising the risk of transmission of the virus.