Mc Cain with Karishma Kapoor !

Latest technology of 4G powered by Octacore !

Twenty years ago I had purchased my first mobile handset, with no internet & with no camera at all. My second one was a small 2 inches by 5 inches Samsung mobile with one inch screen with internet and a 1.2 MP camera. When I could open Google on it, it looked amazing to me and I rushed to show it to my parents. Speed at that time was amazing 128 kbps and that looked great to me as I could open my mail box over it and could click pictures also. The speed of internet connection on my Desktop at that time was 256 kbps with 500 MB monthly.

Technology changed and then came the big touch screen phones with massive screens, and I purchased one with a 5 MP camera in it along with FB and many other features. It was really awesome to find FB on your mobile with great 2G / 3G connectivity. The speed of internet on my desktop at that time was 1 MBPS with 5 GB monthly.

Technology changed again and it was the whatsApp era now on the smartphones with 3G. So bought the Android mobile with big 5 inches of screen, 13 MP Camera and a lot more features that included rear & front camera making everyone a Selfie Master.

But Soon it changed to the Broadband. The speed of the Internet now on my Desktop was 10 MBPS with 40 GB monthly with a WiFi Router connecting many devices. Now my handset has been always open for one of my E mail accounts, FB, Twitter, WhatsApp and so on.

It also created a big problem because when you are out of the range of your wifi connectivity, the 3G Data card looked so obsolete, so slow that you can’t work smoothly while on the go.

And than came  the era of 4G i.e. internet on the go. It offered the high speed internet connectivity while moving from one place to another or while away from your WiFi. It works better on a mobile suitable for a 4G sim powered by Octacore. So i have now taken a 4G mobile with a 4G Sim for smooth working, anywhere, anytime. Thanks to the new technology.

Must leave if you don't smoke ?

Lessons from a Chef !

BNLF - The greatest event that ever took place in India !

#BNLF - The greatest event that ever took place.

Hang out with Honda Jazz at the Buddh International Circuit, India's Formula One racing arena !

Hang out with the Honda Jazz at the Buddh International Circuit was a great fun. It was a double excitement for all of us as we were invited to drive the new Honda Jazz and that too, at the India’s Formula one racing tracks at BIC.

The biggest product comeback of 2015 looked quite impressive. The features of the new car were explained to us by none other than the V Channel VJ, UD. We came to know that it had a fuel  efficient 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine along with the potent 1.2-litre petrol mill. The new hatch will have the City's 6-speed manual transmission and will be paired with the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel.

The fuel efficiency of the Honda Jazz with a diesel engine is said to be 27.3 Km/l where as Honda claims that the petrol CVT delivers 19 Km/l, while mileage claims on the manual are at 18.7 Km/l. Honda has made certain changes in the dimensions of the car which is slightly longer by 55 mm and wheelbase marginally up by 30 mm.

We were offered the two versions of Honda Jazz i.e. the Automatic one & the manual. The combination of Honda Jazz as well the BIC had filled the utmost energy in us. In the meantime, BIC team explained us about the risk factors of the Formula one Track & instructed us with the do’s and don’t. They requested us to follow the guidelines very strictly as they had over 50 cams at various locations to keep an eye on us.

We selected our model  & soon we were driving Honda Jazz at the Formula one Racing arena at the Buddh International circuit at Greater Noida. We had the comfort, space, technology, power, mileage and innovation in our hands. We were almost flying on the tracks at various speed levels to enjoy the ride. It was a great fun. It was amazing.

We had a chat with Mr Katsushi Inoue, President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd. Even he was very eager to explain us about the new technology. Please view a small video covering the entire event with Honda Jazz at the Buddh International Circuit.

Amchi Mumbai - Gate Way of India !

We were in Mumbai for three days. Visited all the places that included Juhu, Chaupati, Bandara Markets, Andheri, Gate way of India, Marine Drive, Nariman point, Church gate etc. etc. After the Juhu Chaupati, our next destination was Bandra Market. There were many shops selling clothes and all sort of things. We did some shopping for our kids, though it was a difficult task as it was hot summer there and we required clothes suitable for the upcoming winters in Delhi.

Once free from shopping for our kids, we moved towards the Gate Way of India. It was again a great view. Though visited this place many a time, still it always gives a fresh look with warmth. We took a boat towards the sea trip as to go to the Elephanta caves was of no use, as it was Monday.

Amchi Mumbai - Juhu Chaupati !

We were in Mumbai for three days. Visited all the places that included Juhu, Chaupati, Bandara Markets, Andheri, Gate way of India, Marine Drive, Nariman point, Church gate etc. etc.

It was real fun at Juhu Chaupati. We were there at around 8 pm. It was the day of Karwa Chauth and with no moon in view any where and it had resulted into the sea gone far away from the shore i.e. deep inside. We walked over a km inside the sea bed to touch the waves. Once out, we visited the Chaupati eateries and tasted almost everything that included Pav bhaji, Bhel puri, Kala Khatta, Gol Gappa, Wada pav as well the hot cup of tea.

Magicbricks - Property channel of Times Now launched !

Magicbricks - Property channel of Times Now launched !

Union Minister For Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu launches
India’s First Real Estate and Property Business TV channel - Magicbricks NOW

§  ‘Magicbricks NOW will provide an unbiased, trustworthy and authoritative perspective on the property business and will help its viewers ‘Be Un-Confused’ about this important sector’

§  CHANNEL’S COMMERCIAL LAUNCHES ON 1 NOVEMBER 2015

New Delhi 28 Oct 2015: The growing Indian Real Estate and Infrastructure sector received a significant addition when Honourable Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr M Venkaiah Naidu, introduced India’s first Real Estate and Property Business TV Channel, Magicbricks NOW, today.

Unveiling the channel name, Mr Naidu told mediapersons, “I am delighted to be here today on this auspicious  day. Times NOW from the Times Network is the most credible, premium news channel in the country, and when I came to know that this network is launching a news channel to create a platform for the real estate and housing sector, I felt really happy. Because it is going to partner with me in our plans to provide housing for everyone by 2032.

“So I am very happy that a dedicated channel called Magicbricks NOW is launching for the sector. My congratulations. I hope Magicbricks NOW will do the required magic for the sector; and bricks are always required to construct houses, and housing is the most important aspect of anybody’s life, Mr Naidu said, adding  “I suggest that news and views should not be combined for the channel and that should be the noble beauty of the new channel.”

M K Anand, MD & CEO – Times Network, said, “We are delighted to offer India its first 24x7 real estate and property business television channel, Magicbricks NOW,  and are extremely happy that it has been launched at the hands of the Honourable Mr Naidu today.  Magicbricks NOW has been launched to guide the consumer through the complex and seemingly intimidating world of real-estate transactions.  While real estate is of paramount importance in the life of every Indian, equally, the space is full of complexities, jargon and confusion.  Magicbricks NOW will provide unbiased, trustworthy and the most authoritative perspectives on the property business to help the consumer ‘Be un-confused’,” Anand said.

“We are confident Magicbricks NOW will enjoy wide reach – not only because it is a genre pioneer that covers the extremely important property business, but also because it will leverage the proven strengths of our network distribution and marketing,” Anand said, adding, “It is befitting that India’s first real estate and property business TV channel has been launched by the Nation’s biggest media conglomerate, The Times Group, which has always had a deep and abiding emotional connect with middle class Indians, Magicbricks NOW will cement this relationship further.”

Magicbricks NOW has strategically partnered with Magicbricks.Com, India's No 1 Property portal for property buyers and sellers. Apart from them - Lotus Greens Developers Private Ltd and Mantri Developers Pvt.Ltd, leading developers of the country on board as key sponsors. Their association with us from Day One is testimony to their belief in our vision for Magicbricks NOW.

Faye D’Souza Editor – Magicbricks NOW, said, “Magicbricks NOW is here with a singular focus – on the end consumer. Magicbricks NOW will offer a rich array of programs that range from News bulletins to property hotlines, debates, leadership insights and more. These will not just keep the end consumer informed, but will serve as a common meeting ground for knowledge-driven individual buyers, sellers and businesses looking seriously at the world of property and real estate.”

Marquee channel programming includes The Property Guide, The Home Buyer’s Guide, Property Hotline, The Interiors Show, The Vastu show, Real Estate Tycoons and, of course, The News, every hour on the hour.

Speaking about the association with Times Network to create the new channel, Sudhir Pai, CEO-Magicbricks.com, said, “Magicbricks is delighted to be a part of this initiative with the Times Network. Our endeavor has always been to make our brand ubiquitous across media so as to provide consumers with rich and in-depth information when it comes to matters of property. With this association we leverage the visual appeal of television to communicate our rich data and analytics in an easy-to-consume manner for the consumer. With this launch, we strengthen the offering and make ourselves available at every touch point to consumers."

Target audience: The 24/7 channel will target NCCS A and B viewers in the 25-37 and 38-50 years age groups. In viewer profile terms, it will target both, consumers who are looking to buy, sell or rent real estate, and businesses and service providers like brokers, builders, interior decorators, paint companies and others.

Distribution: Magicbricks NOW will be distributed extensively across DTH and Cable, and is already present on all platforms that carry the channels of Times Network.

Marquee programs

Magicbricks NOW programming will provide unbiased, trustworthy and the most authoritative perspectives on the property business to help the consumer ‘be un-confused’.

Magicbricks NOW will air shows across the spectrum and will cover important aspects of infrastructure, real estate, legal, tax, finance and anything else that impacts a consumer’s buying decision.

It will also include a bouquet of feature shows on interiors, Vastu, home improvement, holiday homes, leisure and more. The platform will help viewers understand the sector better and where they have to park their money.

Show Name	Description
The News	News bulletin covering real estate and related subjects
Property Hotline	A studio based daily call-in show which will answer questions sent in by viewers on investing in property and other related aspects
Property Guide	A daily show that reviews investment ideas, debates policy developments,  and discusses the big developments in the space
The Vastu Show	A show dedicated on importance of Vastu and its application
The Home Buyer’s Guide	A studio based show wherein the anchor runs through the launches and details of projects across the country
Real Estate Tycoons	The show will profile biggest Real Estate builders in the country which would include the management, the projects, the markets it focuses on etc.

with thanks : Press Release : Times Now : Magicbricks