The Old Indian Photos..........

Rabindranath Tagore and Einstein met through a common friend, Dr Mendel. Tagore visited Einstein at his residence at Kaputh in the suburbs of Berlin on July 14, 1930. The conversation was recorded and this photograph was taken. The July 14 conversation was originally published in 'The Religion of Man'. Today is Tagore's 152nd birth anniversary.
Courtesy: The Old Indian Photos

Valuable and Interesting info of Indian Coins ..

Valuable and Interesting info of Indian Coins .. share this 

Indian coins are mainly produced in 4 cities
1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Hyderabad
4. Kolkata

The production in city puts an identification mark under the year of issue. Coins produced in:
1. Delhi – have a dot
2. Mumbai – have a diamond
3. Hyderabad – have a star
4. Kolkata – Nothing beneath the year

Isn’t it amazing???
Now check your coin from your pocket

Apple new upcoming iPhone 6 transparent features!!!!!!!!!!!!

world's first clothes-spray........

Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres invented the world's first clothes-spray, which after application to the body can be removed, washed and worn again.

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Spotted: Sonam and Varun together....

The film, which stars Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui along with special appearances by Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, is directed by Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar and Karan Johar and comprises of four stories.

Tinsel town celebs including Sonam Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Javeed Akhtar were also present at the event.

Road Test and Review: Volkswagen Polo GT 1.2 TSI..........

This one’s for the enthusiasts. If you wonder how on earth a 1.2 litre engine is going to impress an enthusiast, digest this: the new Polo GT is powered by a turbo-charged direct injection TSI petrol engine that develops a mighty 105PS and 174 Nm of torque, offering better performance than the discontinued 1.6 litre Polo. Those who cribbed about the Polo 1.2 being underpowered and the 1.6 being defunct would both find solace in the new Polo TSI.

Design

We love the Polo for its classic, sober design and there are not many changes that make the new Polo different from its predecessor. However, on the exterior, the new Polo TSI gets headlamps with black finish, GT badging on the front grille, new alloy wheels and GT TSI badging on the boot lid as well as the C pillar.

The interior gets a more serious makeover that reflects the car’s sportiness. Seats get a new black and grey fabric combination and are supportive, too. The steering wheel, gearshift knob and the handbrake lever are leather-wrapped and foot pedals get aluminum finish.

The new Polo TSI also gets climate control and 2 Din music system inherited from the Vento. Overall interior plastic quality is impressive.

Polo’s cramped rear legroom has been a known issue and Volkswagen has slightly addressed it by chiseling up the front seats, however, that doesn’t mean you get ample legroom in the new Polo.

Performance

Alright, let’s cut to the chase, the new Polo is all about absolute performance and you already know that from the figures.  174 Nm of torque is a remarkable output for a car of this size; even sweeter is the fact that the peak torque is available from as low as 1500 rpm and all the way to 4100 rpm.  Since the superior performance is achieved with the help of a turbocharger, there’s an inevitable lag but the clever ratios of the DSG gearbox mask it well.

Speaking of the 7 speed DSG automatic gearbox, it deserves special mention for milking the best out of the TSI while maximizing fuel efficiency. Volkswagen claims an ARAI certified mileage of 17.2 kmpl, but during the performance test the figure was hovering around 12-14 kmpl. Well, I wouldn’t say that’s too bad for a performance car.

The Polo TSI can sprint from 1-100 kmph in 9.7 seconds and onto a top speed of 190 kmph -- certainly faster than the 1.6 Polo. The DSG box offers three driving modes – ‘D’, ‘S’ and manual. In the ‘D’ mode, the DSG upshifts earlier and ensures better fuel efficiency while the Sport mode holds on to the gear till the rev limit before shifting. Manual shifting is lever-actuated and I missed paddle shifters big time when looking for some engine braking and a quick burst of power thereafter. Also, that’s when I wondered if the DSG was slightly confused.

The suspension is strong enough to complement the performance; it handles tightly around corners but doesn’t shake your teeth out on a rough patch.

In short, the new Polo GT TSI packs a fair punch and has enough substance to blow your mind. My sole disappointment is that it comes only with the top trim level, which makes it a very expensive option.

In a diesel-crazy nation, there still exist many petrol-loyalists who seek pure performance and this one’s for them.

The new Volkswagen Polo GT 1.2 TSI is available in only one trim level and is priced at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

How educated are Tata, Birla, Ambani?.

Academic qualifications of India's top business leaders

If you thought all of India’s business leaders were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, you are wrong. Even those who were heirs to established business empire, made it a point to equip themselves academically to tackle the challenges posed by the winds of change and uncertain future.

Kumar Mangalam Birla is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. A chartered accountant by qualification, he also has an MBA from the London Business School. 

Ratan Tata completed his B.S. in architecture with structural engineering from Cornell University in 1962, and the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 1975.

Less famous star kids.......

In B-Town, acting is something that runs in the blood. Almost all star kids are bitten by the 'acting bug' - Ranbir, Sonakshi, Sonam...but there are lesser known ones too. Take a lookShe's known to live a fairly low key life with her brother and mother, but Ira Khan seems to be coming into her own. Will she be in movies we wonder?

Aamir's son Junaid was also spotted at his father's celebrations and looked every bit the gentleman as he helped his grandma along.

MS Dhoni With His Sister's Cute ♥ Daughter ♥ .....

Michael Hussey is an inspiration: Fleming.....

Chennai coach Stephen Fleming was all praise for Michael Hussey, who came up with a brilliant knock against Kolkata, saying that the way he has batted so far in the tournament has been "dynamic". 

Hussey smashed a 59-ball 95 to power Chennai to a commanding 200/3 and also effected an important run-out during the chase when BIsla was batting confidently on 92. 

"It was great innings, isn't it? He has been consistent though there was some criticism in the manner in which he scored runs. The way he has played against different teams has been quite dynamic. I cannot speak more highly of Hussey on the influence he has and the way he conducts himself," Fleming said. 

"His name is Mr Cricket; what he means to the side is phenomenal and he is halfway to our batting unit. He leads by example, not only runs that he scores but the way he trains and conducts himself," he added. 

Fleming said Hussey's presence lifts the performance of the other players, who look up to him as an inspiration. 

"By his performance, Hussey lifted Saha, who played well today. Vijay had played well in the past and Raina had played well with Hussey, and Dhoni, when he gets a chance, plays well with Hussey. He is an inspiration. He has got instincts to read the game situation. If you feel he was struggling for about 60 runs, it was because of the desire to convert good starts to a winning score. He should have got a hundred." 

Asked if Chennai were under pressure during the chase, Fleming said: "We were under pressure, we got some catches in the second 20 overs but we fumbled under pressure. But you must admire the two teams playing such close games. It is quality cricket. Somehow we came on top at the end." 

On the dropped catches and a missed stumping chance, Fleming said: "In cricket, it always happens. Suresh Raina (who put down a catch) is one of the best fielders. Ashwin is not the most mobile. As I said we were under pressure. On the whole, it was a wonderful game." 

Speaking about the bowling performance, Fleming said they were found wanting for most part of the innings before Chris Morris bowled an outstanding last over, giving away just 4 runs when Kolkata required 19 to win. 

We probably did not respond well with the ball but the last over in particular was outstanding. We are still working for progress and it is nice to see some good bowling in the death overs." 

While mentioning that there was room for improvement in the bowling department, Fleming said he was impressed with the way the seamers bowled. 

"The Seamers, in a high-scoring match, were a lot more smarter and that from a coaching point of view is pleasing. I am sure the captain would like to see quickly some improvements. I know he would. It was a tough start today as we gave 20 runs in the first over," he said. 

Asked if his side's bowlers were complacent while defending a big score, Fleming said, "Impressions can be different. Sometimes one gets such impressions but on the flip side, the team chasing on a big ground have a lot of opportunities. We were not complacent." 

Asked how his side came out unscathed on most occasions when they were in trouble, he said, "It might sound strange to say that we are a good battling side. But, we really fight for our win. We have some gifted and wonderful players in our ranks. We find our ways to be aggressive. Our attitude is good and we do at times manage to win." 

Every match is a knockout match for us: Dinda........

Pune suffered their seventh loss when they were beaten by Delhi by 15 runs to slump to the bottom of the table. Ashok Dinda, who came up with an impressive bowling performance in the match, said his team played good cricket but luck did not quite favour them. 

Chasing a target of 165, Pune ended up being restricted to 149. Dinda, who finished with figures of 3/31, said they had done a reasonably good job in restricting Delhi to a total below 170 and pointed out Aaron Finch's dismissal on 37 as the key moment of the match. 

"We played good cricket, but at the last moment luck was not on our side. We got a good start thanks to my bowling. But in the death overs, David Warner took the attack to our bowlers. Still, we managed to hold them back to 164, which was a good effort." 

"The turning point was Aaron Finch's dismissal. Under that situation, the umpire adjudged him out (caught behind) when he was going well. But cricket is a funny game, especially T20, where even a single over can change the game. So, we've learnt that until it's over, don't raise your hopes," Dinda added. 

With their backs to the wall, Pune have to win their remaining seven matches to stand a chance of making it to the play-offs. Dinda said it is not an impossible feat and Pune will be trying their best. 

"Now seven matches are remaining and we will have to win them all. Let's see. Nothing is impossible and we will try our best," Dinda said. 

Dinda said Pune will have to now approach the Indian T20 League as a 7-game tournament and consider each game as a knock-out match. 

"We don't have to think that it's a 16-game tournament. Starting now, we have to take it as a seven-match tournament, where each and every match is a knockout match. And if we lose even one game, we are out of the reckoning. Basically, play each and every match like it is the final." 

Pune's next match will be a home game against the table-toppers Chennai, against whom they had emerged victorious on the previous occasion. While mentioning that Pune will be hoping for a similar result, Dinda said he wanted to target MS Dhoni, who according to him is a key member of the Chennai side. 

"I will be focusing on Dhoni Bhai. He is batting really well these days. I need to work out where to bowl to him. I have to plan out differently for him, since he knows how I had bowled at him in the last match when I got him out and sealed a win for us," Dinda said.