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A Kamasutra posture on wheels? Yes, it looks like Vatsyayan re-invented, with the ancient Indian treatise on love-making inspiring a student of the National Institute of Design (NID) to design a car.
The idea has given him the rare opportunity of an internship with the world's leading automobile design house, Pininfarina of Italy. If 'Kamas' is Ramesh Gound's creation of passion, it is Ahmedabad's signature landmark — the Sidi Saiyed ki Jali — that has spurred another NID student, Neerav Panchal, to design 'Ratna' which he calls the "jewel of Indian roads". A third student, Shailendra Petwal, was inspired by 'Navras' to create his design.
Panchal and Petwal too join Gound at Pininfarina. They were winners of a competition on the theme 'Luxury Car For India' held by designers associated with auto giants like Ferrari, Ford, GM, Jaguar and Fiat.
"We were asked to define Indian contemporary luxury and how it is rooted in India. When I thought of what the world associates with India, it is Kamasutra that came to my mind. After studying Kamasutra, I realised its essence and my theme emerged — two objects coming together and moving in one direction with a force of passion," said Gound.
He added, "My design is built on this essence, where the exteriors of the body curve and become part of the interiors of the car. It's a two-seater car that has seats like a bike but with a back-rest".
Panchal has always been attracted by the Sidi Saiyed ki Jali, the intricate stone carving at an Ahmedabad mosque which has been adopted as the city's symbol by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. So, when he designed his car, its influence was evident.
"My inspiration was Indian architecture, where the roof of the car resembles a dome and the back door has a print of the carvings of the jaili. I call it Ratna, which can be a jewel on the Indian roads," says Panchal.
"My design is inspired by the shape and the layers of the conch and depicts the Shant Ras from the Navrasas.
The design has loose curves and spirals. The seat next to the driver can rotate and has a 180 degree incline, to give a feel like you are in your drawing room," says Petwal.
"The designs are contemporary but rooted in Indian culture. It's a big recognition for the students, which comes right after a good show at the Fiat design competition," says Pradyumna Vyas, head of academics at NID, who initiated the automobile designing course at the institute.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Kamasutra on Wheels
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Jetta to be launched in India!!!!!
The year 2008 is going to be real war for the the car makers, following the suit of Hyundai Verna, Ford Fiesta its the turn for the the auto major "Volkswagen".
Volkswagen is planning to launch its JETTA on Indian roads by 2008. Also India will get the 5th generation version of JETTA currently in production in Germany. VW has fixed a proce band of Rs. 7 to 9 lakh both in petrol and diesel version.
The Volkswagen Jetta lineup consists of Value Edition, 2.5, TDI, 2.0T and GLI trim levels. The Value Edition and 2.5 are the price leaders, allowing you to get a well-equipped Jetta for about $20,000. Power comes from a 150-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder. It's not the smoothest engine in the world, but it provides adequate acceleration in any situation, making it a big step up from previous base Jetta engines. For better fuel economy, VW equips the TDI trim with a 100-hp, 1.9-liter diesel-fueled engine capable of fuel mileage in the 30s.
More fun to drive are the 2.0T and GLI. Each is equipped with a direct-injected, turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 200 hp and offers an amazingly broad torque band while returning better fuel economy than the base engine. The Jetta GLI makes the best use of the engine's potential with its tighter suspension, quicker steering and stickier tires.
Since the Jetta's introduction in 1980, four generations have come and gone. The fourth generation, sold in sedan form from 1999 to 2005 and as a wagon from '01 to '05, was the most popular and arguably the best-looking. It was also an entertaining car to drive, and like the current model, had top-notch build and materials quality. Scant rear-seat legroom was its major shortcoming. Front seat-mounted side airbags were standard throughout the run; full-length side curtain airbags were added for '01. Although reliability has been spotty, a fourth-gen Volkswagen Jetta is still a good buy on the used market if its service history checks out clean.
As the base 2.0-liter engine offered weak acceleration and mediocre fuel economy, we recommend getting a Jetta with the excellent turbocharged 1.8T four-cylinder. It was available on the sedan starting in 2000 and on the wagon starting in 2002. Horsepower on the 1.8T also went from 150 to 180 in '02, but both versions of this engine were enjoyable. The diesel-powered Jetta TDI was offered continuously during this period (2002-'05 on the wagon) and provided mileage in the 40s. A GLI sedan with a firmer suspension was offered from '02 to '05. Initially, it was available only with VW's 200-hp VR6 engine (a compact V6), but Volkswagen later added a 1.8T version.
Although not as upscale as its successors, the third-generation VW Jetta was also quite popular. It was on sale from 1993 to mid-1999, though a strike at the assembly plant significantly limited '93 sales. Dual front airbags were phased in during the '94 model year. Air-conditioning was standard on most Jettas of this era, and ABS was generally optional. None of the third-gen Volkswagen Jettas were quick, not even the GLX model, which had a 172-hp VR6 engine, but all exhibited responsive handling.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Sense SEX
In the century of competition and corporate importance we don’t have time to take care of our feeling and emotions, which is directly linked to the art called SEX.
The term SEX itself is pretended to be a word of sin overtly, which is not the case if we approach it personally.
Every individual loves SEX than anything else, but what creates the problem is the zeal & fame towards money, life style, etc. Since most of us concentrate on these things the interest towards lovemaking has decreased gradually, which ultimately results in dissatisfaction, boredom, and depression.
As a result the entire nation’s talent is getting flawed because of the causes created by individuals.
Being the birth place for the SEX guide “Kamasutra”
Various surveys across the country reveal that there is alarming number of premarital sex is happening in the country between Teen’s and 20s. Few surveys also revel that in
Lack of SEX or unsafe sex both result in a trauma both for the individuals as well as for the nation as a whole. The need of the hour is to get clear awareness regarding sex and its importance to your life.
Survey conducted by Durex and kamasutra reveals alarming facts about our people attitude towards sex.
In metros
36% have sex less than 6 times a week.
31% have sex twice a week.
10% having sex every day.
22 % make love less than once a month.
Nearly 2/3rd of the respondents are satisfied with their sex partner/spouse.
26% of the respondents said they rarely or never use condoms while having sexual intercourse.
46% of the respondents ‘Agree’ that ‘Condom diminishes pleasure during sexual intercourse’.
54% of the respondents ‘Disagree’ that ‘It is normal to be attracted to a person of the same sex’.
18% of the respondents said they were attracted to a person of same sex.
23% of the female respondents said they were attracted to a person of same sex.
Nearly 50% of the respondents across Metros & Non-Metros have indulged in sexual relationship with a person of same sex.
An average of 72 % of people wants more sex, which comprises 62 % of women and 82 % of men.
34 % of women fantasize about lesbian sex, compared with 14 % of men who have gay fantasies.
At present, 22% of the respondents are not indulging in sexual relationship with ‘spouse / regular partner only’.
35% of the married respondents said they are currently involved with sexual relationship with ‘One more partner’ besides their spouse / regular partner.
