These days the newspapers are awash with so many happening and eye-catching articles, that it would not be too hard to miss this one: Hindustan Motors, the makers of the iconic Indian car, the Ambassador, is closing shop. Plummeting sales, steady refusal to move with the times and redesign the engine and looks, and a myopic … Continue reading The King (of Indian Roads) is Dead… Long Live the King
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Used Bimmer Ahoy!
While the couch potatoes will be thinking of this one: Being a grease monkey, I meant this one: If this news article is to be believed, then BMW India is all set to launch the sale of pre owned cars. In India the pre owned car market is a huge one and very poorly harnessed. … Continue reading Used Bimmer Ahoy!
The Upside Down Pram: A Sudden Encounter in Kolkata
A couple of days ago I was out on a social do with my parents and it was getting late when we started out from the event. It was a weekend midnight, and Kolkata also happened to be hosting a major cricket tie. Thus, on the way back, the roads were understandable deserted – a … Continue reading The Upside Down Pram: A Sudden Encounter in Kolkata
ECFMG ups USMLE Fees for IMGs
Got this unsavory bit of email from the ECFMG Reporter the first thing this morning: The examination fees for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK will increase from $740 to $780 for each exam registration. The examination fee for Step 2 CS will increase from $1,295 to $1,355 for each exam registration. The fee to extend … Continue reading ECFMG ups USMLE Fees for IMGs
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