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.
This evening it was about honoring those who made it possible for the oldest English daily to host its most prized annual celebration of heritage, the Vintage Car Rally, which enters its 53rd year this year.
Earlier this month, the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India hiked hatchback Swift and CNG variants of other models by up to Rs 15,000 to counter increase in input costs.
the car features a new 205W HiFi loudspeaker system and wireless charging, along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support for added convenience.
"Consumers are willing to pay extra for an added value of being environmentally responsible."
It could be the same story with the engine as well. The 155cc, liquid-cooled unit is already a gem of an engine with VVA (variable valve actuation) technology and performance numbers standing at 18.37bhp and 14.1Nm.
The price revision does not affect models like the Ninja 300, Z H2 series, and the off-road-spec KLX range in the Indian market. The new price list will be effective from 1 August, 2021
