The Super Moon 2017 from California, USA. The Brightest one indeed.

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Roof Top Solar Panels with 30% Subsidy from Government & Net Metering facility

Roof Top Solar Panels to save Electricity bills, with 30% Subsidy from Government and the Net metering facility. For more details, please Whatsapp now on Delhi Mobile number 9999559105

Heaters to Chowkidars !

RWAs are required to provide Heaters to the Chowkidars and the COMPLIANCE of the RWAs has been ordered. 

No doubt, it's our responsibility too, to check & curb the Pollution, though we have no power in our hand as none of the Governments have ever empowered us in any way. But the truth is that the real problem lies somewhere else:

1. There is no check on the rising number of vehicles in Delhi. Over a crore of vehicles already on the road, with Lakhs being added every year causing severe vehicular emissions, contributing significantly to the pollution in the city, as well as to the kitty of the Authorities. 

2. There is massive encroachment everywhere on the Roads, that causes severe Traffic jams, again causing severe pollution all over the city. 

3. Various Land Fill sites of Delhi always keep on smoking & catching fire due to methane gas inside, without any check & control from the concerned agencies.

4. Parali is burnt in Haryana & Punjab, contributing significantly to the pollution levels of Delhi, while Elected Leaders are unable to break the ice among themselves, even on this very serious issue. 

5. The West Asian winds bring the Dust n Storm, causing severe pollution & Smog in Delhi, while the concerned authorities are not even able to clean the city properly. 

6. WHO says that over 30,000 persons are killed every year in Delhi & NCR, due to the pollution or in our opinion, due to the non-action of the Authorities. 

7. There is none to listen to the Chicago University Study, that says, that the residents of Delhi & NCR are losing up to 6 to 9 years of their life, just due to the pollution. 

8. RWAs are not empowered to do anything, and those empowered, don't try to do anything. 

9. RWAs don't have the funds and in most of the cases, RWAs are unable to collect the required money to pay to the Chowkidars, in the absence of any empowerment. 

So in the present context, if your RWA has the funds, please follow the instructions of the concerned authorities. 

In the absence of the required Funds, the only other option RWAs have, is to remove all the Chowkidars from their duties as it's the duty of the Government to provide us Security as well as the clean environment. 

Thanks, & with best regards,

B S Vohra
Environment Activist - with a request to all the RWAs of Delhi, to check any burning of Garbage, Leaves, Wood, Biomass, Coal etc. in their localities as well to provide your old warm clothes to those in need, to combat pollution. EPCA is doing a great Job after the implementation of GRAP and we must prove that we are also the responsible RWAs of this city, without any empowerment.

Audi RS 3 Sedan Earns 2018 Car and Driver "10Best Car of the Year" Award

The all-new 2018 RS 3 has been named a 2018 Car and Driver 10Best Car of the Year recipient at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Car and Driver praised the RS 3 for its driving experience and stout, powerful body design.

“The ride is the only aspect of the RS 3 that is forgiving. The car’s structure is unyielding,” noted Car and Drive editors. “The body is so stout, if you hit a pothole, you feel bad for the pothole. If the RS3 were a professional boxer, it’d be nicknamed the Ingot from Ingolstadt.” 

The all-new RS 3 Sedan features an all-aluminum 2.5-liter TFSI® turbocharged five-cylinder engine paired with a seven-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission. Producing 354 lb-ft of torque, the distinct five-cylinder engine sound can be controlled by opening the flaps of the standard RS exhaust system. The RS 3 can sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and can achieve a top track speed of 155 mph, which increases to a top track speed of 174 mph with the optional Dynamic plus package.

The RS 3 has more aggressive and sport focused design elements than its A3 family counterparts. The signature Audi Singleframe® grille with three-dimensional honeycomb design and quattro® script brings its sports stature to the forefront, while the twin oval RS exhaust pipes and a rear diffuser in the aluminum-matte finish with vertical struts allude to motorsport-tuned performance.

The interior design includes strong attention to detail with driver-oriented, easy-to-operate controls and functions. To better support the driver, the S sports seats feature sharply contoured side bolsters while the standard acoustic windshield helps to reduce interior cabin noise. Standard RS-embossed S sport front seats in fine Nappa leather with contrast diamond stitching and four-way power lumbar adjustment ensure sporty driver comfort and style.

The all-new RS 3, while offering outstanding performance, also integrates benchmark technologies from the A3 model line including the available Audi virtual cockpit, Available Audi connect® features (supported by 4G LTE where available), MMI® touch® with handwriting-recognition technology and standard Audi smartphone interface, which provides Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto integration for compatible mobile devices.

To be eligible for Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars, vehicles must be new or significantly updated with a base price less than $80,000. Vehicles must also offer good value, excel at its given mission and deliver an overall enjoyable driving experience.

Source: Audi

Breathe Happiness with Samsung’s new Air Purifier

Samsung India, country’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of its premium Air Purifier today. Samsung’s Air Purifier, AX7000, provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters. PM2.5 filter is a mechanical air filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful particles in the air.

Available for INR 41,990, the new flagship AX7000 gives faster air purification with higher Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) and covers a large area with the three way air flow. The Digital Invertor Motor ensures durability and long-term energy efficiency to the consumers. The four-step air filtration provides double protection and results in a fresh and pollution-free air.

“At Samsung, we listen to consumers and deliver meaningful innovations to make their lives better. Samsung range of air purifiers, with cutting edge technology and design excellence, will protect consumers from indoor pollution and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle,” said Mr. Rajeev Bhutani, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

“The indoor allergens and irritants pose greater danger today because we are spending more time indoors due to rise in pollution level outside. As modern homes are airtight, these irritants can’t easily escape and demand an advanced purification process. Samsung air purifiers are designed to combat indoor pollution in the most effective way with the least power consumption,” he added.

Powerful Air Purifying

AX7000 purifies the air faster with a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 773m³/h and covers a wider area of 93m² through its front air inflow, dual fan and three way air flow technology. The Dual Power Fans, which can be operated together as per the convenience, with the 4 step filtration system, powerfully purifies the air. The 3 way Air Flow ensures faster distribution of the clean air.

Intensive Purification with Low Energy Use

AX7000 is equipped with the outstanding filter that traps 99% of PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust). Powered by a Digital Inverter Motor, it ensures durability and long-term energy efficiency.

Air Quality Indicator with Intuitive Display

AX7000 comes with a digital indicator and various colour lights that shows the pollution drop on a real time basis and the 3 sensors give an exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) and PM10 (fine dust) levels.

Space Efficient and Easy Maintenance

AX7000 is so slim that it fits anywhere. It also has a front–sided air inlet, hence there is no need to move or pull it away from the wall. It can easily be cleaned or changed by opening the door on the front.

With the launch of AX7000, Samsung also offers AX3000. Both products are available across leading offline and online stores. AX3000 is available for INR 15,490.

Live demo of Samsung Air Purifiers have been arranged across Delhi/ NCR at popular locations such as Select City Mall in Saket, Mall of India in Noida, and Cyber Hub & Galleria Market in Gurgaon for consumers to experience the efficiency and effectiveness of Samsung Air Purifiers.

Source: Samsung

Mahindra's Auto Sector Sells 38,570 vehicles during November 2017 - Registers a growth of 18%

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) today announced its auto sales performance for November 2017 which stood at 38,570 vehicles, compared to 32,564 vehicles during November 2016.

The Passenger Vehicles segment (which includes UVs, Cars and Vans) sold 16,030 vehicles in November 2017, as against 13,198 vehicles during November 2016, a growth of 21%. The company’s domestic sales stood at 36,039 vehicles during November 2017, as against 29,869 vehicles during November 2016, registering a growth of 21%. In the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles segment, M&M sold 792 vehicles for the month, a growth of 122%. Exports for November 2017 stood at 2,531 vehicles, a de-growth of 6%

Commenting on the monthly performance, Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, M&M Ltd. said, "We are happy to be in a positive growth phase for November 2017, which is usually a lean period post the festive season. Our passenger and small commercial vehicles growth for the month of November have been very encouraging at 21% and 29% respectively, while the MHCV segment continued to grow very well. We expect our growth momentum to continue on the back of some recent refresh launches as well as the positivity of our product portfolio."

Source: Mahindra

Tata Motors Domestic sales grows by 58% on the back of strong Commercial and Passenger Vehicles sales performance

Tata Motors Limited, a leading global Automobile manufacturer today announced strong sales numbers in November 2017 continuing its turnaround trend of the past few months. The Commercial and Passenger Vehicles sales performance in domestic market in November 2017 was at 52,464 units, a growth of 58%, over last year due to growing demand across segments, introduction of new products and strong customer initiatives.

Domestic – Commercial Vehicles: Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicles sales in domestic market in November 2017 were at 35,307 units, a growth of 72% compared to 20,538 units in November 2016. The commercial sector has bounced back strongly after the initial disruption in the market, surrounding demonetization and the BS4 transition that largely affected the transport industry last year.  Consumption driven sectors have shown an uptick in sales, since July 2017 and continue even after the festival season. The increased demand for vehicles across segments and production ramp-up of the new range of BS4 vehicles has given a strong boost to the overall sales growth. The cumulative sales performance of commercial vehicles in domestic market, grew by 11.5%, over last year and continues to grow month on month.  

The M&HCV trucks segment was at 12,851 units, higher by a strong 88%, over last year led by the sustained increase in production as well as the strong customer acceptance of the superior range of Tata Motors’ BS4 vehicles. The sales growth was also driven by the success of Tata Motors’ innovative SCR technology, which has been well accepted by customers. Increased demand for the new tonnage vehicles, infrastructure development led by government funding and keen focus on customer requirements has helped reviving the M&HCV performance.

The I&LCV truck segment at 3,984 units grew by 76% over last year driven by the performance of new product introductions and continued demand.

The pickup segment sales grew by 53%, over last year at 4,685 units as the recently launched Xenon Yodha continued to gain acceptance and volumes across markets. The SCV sales at 10,265 units, witnessed a growth of 77%, over last year at the back of strong response to Mega XL range. The commercial passenger carrier segment (including buses) were at 3520 units, grew by 36.5% over last year.

Domestic – Passenger Vehicles: In November 2017, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales performance was at 17,157 units, growth of 35%, over last year. This was led by the strong growth momentum of new generation Tata cars. To meet the growing demand of its recently launched compact SUV, Tata Nexon, Tata Motors has ramped up its production and in November 2017, the company rolled out the 10,000th Nexon from its Ranjangaon facility. 

Cumulative sales growth of Passenger Vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal (April-Nov 2017) were at 115,049 units, a growth of 13% percentage, compared to 101,712 units, in the same period last fiscal. 

Exports: The company’s sales from exports was at 4,927 nos. in November 2017, a decline of 12%, due to drop in volumes in key Commercial Vehicles International Business markets such as Nepal and Sri Lanka. Market share for Commercial Vehicles International Business in all the key markets continue to remain strong and have grown during this fiscal year.

Source: Tata Motors

Maruti Suzuki sales November 2017

Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 154,600 units in November 2017, growing 14.1% over the same period of last fiscal. This includes 145,300 units in the domestic market and 9,300 units of exports. The Company had sold a total of 135,550 units in November 2016.

Source: Maruti Suzuki

TVS Motor Company posts 12% sales growth in November 2017

TVS Motor Company registered a sales growth of 12% increase from 224,971 units in November 2016 to 251,965 units in the month of November 2017.

Two-Wheeler

Total two-wheeler registered growth of 11.1% with sales increasing from 219,088 units in November 2016 to 243,323 units in November 2017. Domestic two-wheelers recorded growth of 6.1% with sales increasing from 191,499 units in November 2016 to 203,138 units in November 2017. Scooter sales of the Company grew by 7.2% from 73,135 units in November 2016 to 78,397 units in November 2017. Motorcycles sales grew by 37.3% with sales increasing from 67,896 units in November 2016 to 93,202 units in November 2017.

Exports

The Company's total exports grew by 43.8% from 32,829 units registered in the month of November 2016 to 47,207 units in November 2017. Two-wheeler exports grew by 45.7% increasing from 27,589 units in November 2016 to 40,185 units in November 2017.

Three-Wheeler

Three-wheeler of the Company grew by 46.9% increasing from 5,883 units in November 2016 to 8,642 units registered in November 2017.

Source: TVS

Honda Cars India Ltd. registers 47% growth in November 2017

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, registered monthly domestic sales of 11,819 units in November 2017 against 8,029 units in the corresponding month last year. 

The company has registered a cumulative growth of 19% selling 117,322 units during April- November period in 2017, against 98,451 units in the corresponding period of April – November in 2016. 

Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, President, and CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “Last year HCIL sales in November were severely affected by demonetization. Although Nov volumes this year have shown improvement over last year, the market is still to recover fully from the GST related changes affecting consumers at large.” 

“On a cumulative basis, HCIL sales have grown by 19% backed by strong performance of our models across markets and it gives us confidence that we will have good growth in this fiscal year,” he added.

Source: Honda