tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382910610637496282024-03-06T11:32:06.263+05:30Superdrive - Green RouteThe Official Blog for Tata Nano Superdrive's Green Route.Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-87295455514584150632010-10-05T14:46:00.002+05:302010-10-05T15:05:42.717+05:30Green Route Bog receives max hitsWas just having a look at the stats of my Green route blog on blogger, found that Green Route blog has maximum visits of the 3. Here're some screenshots of the 3 blog traffic. Click on the image for larger pics<br />
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Thanks for your support guysSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-18211519913440175452010-07-02T17:23:00.001+05:302010-07-02T17:27:19.962+05:30Ratan Tata Flags in Superdrive ConvoyTata Group Chairman Mr Ratan Tata flagged in the Nano Superdrive convoy at Hotel Taj President on 28th June. This was done in full presence of media, who clicked the Nanos and Mr Ratan Tata posing with it, to their heart's content. It was good experience watching hundreds of flashes going off simultaneously all over...<br />
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Mr Ratan Tata also released a book on Nano, titled "Small Wonder"<br />
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The hall was jam packed with media people<br />
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A corporate video on superdrive was shown to media (watch the same below) and a very brief description of Superdrive was given.<br />
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I felt the event itself ended so soon. Could have been a bit longer, as I overheard media people complaining that they'd nothing much to record. <br />
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Next day at Mumbai airport, I was going through the newspapers to findout what coverage Nano Superdrive got. I have to say I'm a bit disappointed... Almost all newspapers elaborated on Tata Motor's Fund raising plans (as detailed in quarterly plans) and Superdrive news was confined to the caption of photograph. Sad but can't help it.<br />
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It was a great experience being part of Nano Superdrive as an Official Blogger. Back home, I'm missing the Nanos (the drive, landmark activities, customer meets...) and getting used to normal life. Stay tuned to <a href="http://www.enidhi.net">enidhi.net</a> for further updatesSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-25127245171435639222010-06-28T11:59:00.000+05:302010-06-28T11:59:40.491+05:30Summing up Nano SuperdriveThis one image effectively summarizes the Tata Nano and Nano Superdrive<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/Sud0WqldeaC1YIMkChLvWA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TChAUGxPUqI/AAAAAAAACak/2jxAxsGd60w/s400/DSC09741-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table>At each city, we have been holding Nano Carnival, a get together function for Nano owners in the city. We collect feedbacks from them and I spent some time going through the comments and feedbacks. Almost all of them open heartedly praised Nano.<br />
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As we're getting ready for the closing ceremony, just recalling all wonderful moments we had during past 26 days...Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-80293482461839241002010-06-27T21:34:00.000+05:302010-06-27T21:34:49.166+05:30Superdrive Concludes in MumbaiYesterday afternoon Green Route Nanos arrived in Mumbai and we handed over the cars to Concorde motors. That was the end of Nano Superdrive after an incredible 5300+kms.<br />
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Things have been different since then- My schedule has suddenly changed- No landmark activities, no long drives, no next city to visit :(. Couple of people from back office who used to make daily calls to check if everything has been fine, spoke with heavy heart on Friday, as that was the last time they would be calling me to check if everything is fine...<br />
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The other two teams, Saffron and White also arrived in City today and I met the other two official bloggers after a month's time.<br />
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We're all looking forward to closing ceremony tomorrow evening, in the presence of Mr Ratan Tata.<br />
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It was great experience travelling with the nanos all over south India. Please stay tuned to this blog and my primary blog, <a href="http://www.enidhi.net">www.enidhi.net</a> for continued updates.<br />
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With warm regards<br />
Shrinidhi HandeSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-15905337887427131462010-06-27T12:43:00.000+05:302010-06-27T12:43:48.635+05:30Chota Nano ka Mota manualWhile nano may be a small car, its workshop service manual is small by no means. Running into few hundred pages with detailed sketches and instruction, workshop manual is fairly thick and reminded me of my college reference books...<br />
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<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/myJD4oPYUpPFz0jOK6tXeQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TBBXofCcBCI/AAAAAAAABuE/sgrUP9OW0u0/s400/DSC07414.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table>Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-81597100735374408242010-06-27T12:15:00.000+05:302010-06-27T12:15:28.709+05:30Big FM Goa: RJ Aryan, Uday and Namratha on nanoBacklog post. In Goa we had 3 RJs of Big FM accompanying us with over 10 winners, who'd gathered along with their family members...<br />
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I spoke to the RJs after their test drive, about their Nano experience...<br />
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Winners in Goa with Nano<br />
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RJ Aryan<br />
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RJ Namratha<br />
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RJ Uday<br />
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All 3 RJs with Nano<br />
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Winners of games<br />
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Shobiz team: Shiva, Devaiah and Ravi<br />
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I was in a different car ahead in convoy and learnt about the incident only a few kms ahead. A rather unfortunate incident but thankfully no one suffered any injury. Our event manager, Shiva, who was in a car behind, described how he saw the cow abruptly crossing the path of the car and how nothing could be done to avoid a hit...<br />
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Eventually, we had to replace the car with a different one and for the last 2 days, we got this new white Nano cx for company. The red car was favorite of many, particularly FM and media people. Currently it must be busy getting back in shape :)<br />
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Flag off from Kolhapur<br />
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Pitstop at Pandit Automotive, Sangli<br />
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Negotiating a road full of sheeps<br />
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A truck full of jack fruits<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/bFRVxlaqS9Lwns7SwQggeA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNQ9_s2cAI/AAAAAAAACSo/NCb1iGl_zEM/s400/DSC09588.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/Be6WZZeSkZAq9I_Dg2fEDA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNRA1Q3NMI/AAAAAAAACSs/7wepRt6Uh60/s400/DSC09591.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table><br />
We realized that most of the milk produced in the region is used for tea alone and there're hardly any curd or curd based food items available in hotels. The roads were 2 laned and just drivable, but were still tolled!<br />
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We covered the 220 odd kms and reached well ahead of estimated time and retired for the daySuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-76890003431201754692010-06-26T09:14:00.000+05:302010-06-26T09:14:33.212+05:30Nasik landmark activity picsEach landmark in Nasik was pretty far from one another. We first went to Panchavati, a religious place with temples, river and pilgrims taking holy dip. The parking area was almost full, but we eventually got some since place, thanks to a few drivers who winningly took their vehicles little away, to make space for Nano.<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/92oPU3Vq8ygpZZS80xR_cA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCVzm6kdVdI/AAAAAAAACYs/8xS8Njuu3Vw/s400/DSC09839.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table>Second place was Dada Saheb Phalke Memorial, located on the outskirts of city, off Mumbai Highway. A nice hillock on the backdrop (with some caves on it) would be the place I'll explore next time when I visit Nasik...<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/L5PnNPKo5402nh_pgsQriA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCV00BaxVYI/AAAAAAAACZA/37IJo7GrBtc/s400/DSC09870.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table><br />
3rd destination was the Mukthidham temple<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/wJFY7NZTQgk9B8WeQVMY1w?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCV1BOWgMSI/AAAAAAAACZI/u08uNJTgDR4/s400/DSC09906.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table>Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-28193745823561596482010-06-25T22:07:00.001+05:302010-06-25T22:12:19.201+05:30What's up in Nashik?As Nano Superdrive brigade toured around Nashik town today, 2010 Rally of Maharashtra is also happening in the pilgrimage town of Nasik...<br />
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<blockquote>The technically challenging and physically daunting Rally of Maharashtra will kick-start the SPEED FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2010 for four-wheelers , the most prestigious event of the Indian Motorsports calendar on June 25-27 with the cream of talent in the country descending in Nashik for the first of the seven legs. The Ceremonial Flag Off will be on Thursday June 24th 5pm at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan while the Champagne Shower will be on Sunday 27th followed by the Prize Distribution for SPEED FMSCI INRC 2009 at a gala party in the evening.</blockquote>-<a href="http://www.motorsportindia.com/main/index.php/events/speed-fmsci-inrc/rally-of-maharashtra/115-nashik-to-kick-start-speed-battles.html">Read full details</a><br />
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And the interesting connection here is that both the above Rally and our Nano Carnival (Nano customer meet) are handled by the same Emcee... ;)Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-58569028872345827402010-06-25T21:41:00.000+05:302010-06-25T21:41:34.115+05:301 lakh car & 1 Rupee Phone callEk lakh a car, aur ek rupye main India main kahin bhi phone call! This Marathi signage suggests you can call anywhere in India for just One rupee...<br />
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<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/yyCD1djIWGEzNrza14N4TA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNRp7bwZtI/AAAAAAAACT4/re_JUSvGpZw/s400/DSC09689.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table><br />
Spotted near City Park, SolhapurSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-2689141413883482042010-06-25T20:00:00.001+05:302010-06-25T20:04:14.876+05:30Solhapur Customer Meet picsSolhapur's Nano customers were invited to Hotel TripurSundari<br />
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Couples enjoying the balloon game. They were required to keep dancing to the music, holding the balloon between their heads, without touching it or letting it fall.<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/U7DYB8gDie3Wka-GoPBFsQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNSFULV4cI/AAAAAAAACU0/grDFNfssyTE/s400/DSC09779.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
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</table>And this great couple were the winners of the same, surviving for longest time with the balloon<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/fUIDtoh0yfC1vCAbIH0vhw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNSM-V4ZKI/AAAAAAAACVE/tkE2BMGJ5eA/s400/DSC09788.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table><br />
Fish the Nano<br />
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Ravi Mehta trying his hands on professional photography...<br />
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<tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr>
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Water Bottles- Top view<br />
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Lights boy was playing with the switches like a harmonium, by pressing alternative switches in various patterns to create the lighting effect...<br />
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Post event pic:<br />
Emcee Shilpa with Event Manager Ravi and Nitu<br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/lh/photo/ZErq44zuIet3Uk3_SgRNqA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jMv09iAbgOs/TCNSOABS79I/AAAAAAAACVI/SjXnF6X_d8Y/s400/DSC09792.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.in/enidhi2/TataNanoSuperdrive?feat=embedwebsite">TataNanoSuperdrive</a></td></tr></table>Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-24042059909192493012010-06-25T07:40:00.000+05:302010-06-25T07:40:50.596+05:305000 kms completedGreen Route has completed 5000 kms on the odo yesterday. I was too busy driving that I couldn't take a snap when it was at exact 5000 kms. We've just about 200kms more to go before we reach Mumbai. Feels great to recall what a remarkable month we had covering entire south India<br />
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At each city, we've Nano Customer Meet, called Nano Carnival. Its more of a party and entertainment than a formal meeting. It involves lots of games and entertainment, music and of course buffet dinner. The entry is by invitation only. (Nano customers in that city, and a few FM Radio winners are invited)<br />
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Access control is very critical in events like this, (to ensure that uninvited people do not get in) and after verifying the invitation of the Tata Nano customer, he/she and his/her family members will be let in, after putting a seal on their arms. This seal is the basic rubber stamp with Nano logo on it and helps identify that a person's entry has been confirmed. Even at resorts and clubs a hand ribbon or a seal is always used to identify authorized customers.<br />
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Regular party goes are used to this mode of authentication and readily extend their arm for the seal. For others this is a new experience and they take it with good spirit. I've seen a few kids showing discomfort towards this and trying to rub it off...<br />
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In Mangalore, one esteemed gentleman, who came pretty late to the event, almost got ignited when the guy manning the door touched his hand to put this seal. "What is this? What are you doing? I'll write to Tata Motors!" was his reaction. The poor guy, who was a college student,working part time for an event management co in Mangalore (to which Tata Motor's event management co Shobiz had sub contracted) was taken aback. The gentleman was eventually allowed in without the seal but I am still wondering what text would have gone into his letter/mail if he were to write about this to tata motors!Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-20608068389055970702010-06-25T06:33:00.006+05:302010-06-25T07:17:14.519+05:30Kolhapur's Mercedes Benz connectionKolhapur, as a city is fairly small in area. The streets are poorly maintained, with no traffic signals in operation. However Kolhapur is a very ancient city, famous for its food, headwear, footwear, jewellery, wrestling and religious connections. According to legend it was settled by Kolha-Asur, a demon who was later killed by Mahalakshmi to relieve the local populace. However, honoring the demon's dying wish, the city was named after him.<br />
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As we passed through Kolhapur, we recalled that Kolhapur city also houses several rich businessmen. Apparently, Mercedez Benz had opened its second dealership in Maharastra at Kolhapur, after Mumbai. We were told that long ago, when a rich business man from Kolhapur went to Mumbai to place an order for a Merc, the staff and show room said "Sorry sir, we don't deliver to small towns like Kolhapur" This aggravated the the businessman completely.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_z_BPo98TPjs/S2Hhh3zTDmI/AAAAAAAAM8Y/rZEjHoXNAvg/s1600-h/sea-side%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="sea-side" border="0" height="182" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_z_BPo98TPjs/S2Hhi_Iaz_I/AAAAAAAAM8c/mcOYAzldLWg/sea-side_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="sea-side" width="234" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_z_BPo98TPjs/S2HhkPKYR6I/AAAAAAAAM8g/p4ClXA5l1Io/s1600-h/Shri_merc2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Shri_merc2" border="0" height="182" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_z_BPo98TPjs/S2HhlIcsmOI/AAAAAAAAM8k/MFHlxv1dsYk/Shri_merc2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="Shri_merc2" width="234" /></a> <br />
(Above: File photos of me with Merc)<br />
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Back home, he met his peers in Kolhapur and all of them together, went to Mumbai and placed a bulk order for 110 Mercedes Benz cars. This shocked and surprised Merc officials, including those sitting in its headquarters. Subsequently Merc opened a dedicated showroom in Kolhapur and rest is history. (Read a related<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1263122,page-1.cms" target="_blank"> Times of India article</a>)<br />
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And now, Kolhapur seems to have a competition. It looks like rich people at neighboring Aurangabad have placed a bulk order for 114 Mercs (<a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/80495-its-raining-mercs-115-mercedes-booked-aurangabad-3.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">details</a>), half of them for the E class and rest split across categories...<br />
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Unfortunately I couldn't meet any of those super rich people in Kolhapur, but managed to click this poorly clad gentleman counting crisp notes by the road side...His face was intentionally avoided to protect his identity...(Isn't that a great way of covering up my photographic mistake? ;D )<br />
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</table>Right now I am dancing to this song from the movie, Mamma Mia... <br />
Money Money Money... its so funny... in a rich man's world!<br />
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Statutory disclaimer: All information mentioned in this post are sourced from private and unverified sources and may not be fully accurate. The post is published in the individual capacity of the blogger and written purely as an information pertaining to his city of travel and no other intentions. Readers are advised to cross verify the information before interpreting the same.Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-71158609692902530122010-06-24T21:50:00.000+05:302010-06-24T21:50:41.347+05:30Solhapur landmark picsNanos at Datta Mandir Chowk<br />
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At City Park<br />
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At Sat rasta...<br />
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<b>Day 11: Mangaluru to Calicut</b><br />
We were flagged off from Automatrix, Mangalore by about 10am and were supposed to reach Kochi by night. However, narrow NH17, heavy rains and traffic ensured that we could reach only half way, till Calicut, on Day 11. We halted at Calicut and left for Kochi early morning on day 12<br />
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<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-11-mangalore-to-calicut.html">View Day 11 photos and text</a> * Mangalore's stock broker Ramesh's feedback on nano can be viewed <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/test-drive-feedback-ramesh-from.html">here</a> (He drove with us from Mangalore till Kasargod)<br />
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<b>Day 12: Calicut to Kochi and Kochi landmark activities</b><br />
We left early from Calicut (or Kozhikode or Kallikote) and reached Cochin by 11 AM. We visited Chinese Fishing net and two churches in Kochi<br />
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<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-12-kochi-landmark-photos.html">Kochi landmark pics</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/kochi-media-coverage.html">Kochi Media Coverage</a> * <br />
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<b>Day 13: Kochi to Coimbatore</b><br />
The drive was scenic. Road was reasonably good. Rain was occasional and distance was about 200kms. We reached Coimbatore before evening.<br />
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Blog posts: <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-13-kochi-coimbatore-pics.html">Day 13 in pics</a> *<br />
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<b>Day 14/June 15th: Coimbatore Landmark activities</b><br />
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Posts: <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day14-coimbatore-landmark-pics.html">Coimbatore landmark pics</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day14-coimbatore-rameshs-feedback-on.html">Test drive feedback</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/coimbatore-radio-winners-feedback.html">Radio winner's feedback</a> *<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/preeti-appreciates-nano.html"> Preeti's feedback</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/coimbatore-media-coverage.html">Media Coverage</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/puja-time-at-coimbatore.html">Puja Time</a> * <br />
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<b>Day 15: Coimbatore to Chennai: 500+kms</b><br />
We started fairly early as we'd to cover 500+ kms and reach Chennai. We drove through the scenic Mettur Dam. Drive through western Ghats was fun and later we hit 6 lane superhighway and from there all nanos cruised at their top speeds...<br />
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<b>Day 16: Chennai landmark activities</b><br />
<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/chennai-big-fm-radio-winners.html">Big FM Radio winners</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/chennai-customer-meet-pics.html">Customer meet pics</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/nano-brigade-at-hotel-trident-chennai.html">Nanos at Trident Hotel</a> <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-1626-chennai-landmark-pics.html">* Chennai landmark pics</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/big-fm-chennai-rj-akhila-on-nano.html">RJ Akhila of Nano</a> * <br />
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<b>Day 17: Chennai to Bangalore</b><br />
About 390 kms distance was covered well ahead of time, thanks to great roads (heavily tolled roads though). Traffic at Electronic city to Madiwala, Bangalore's dreaded traffic jam zones was minimal, may be due to the new elevated flyover.<br />
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Blog posts:<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-17-chennai-bengaluru-flag-off-pics.html">Flagoff pics</a><br />
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<b>Day 18: Bangalore landmark activities</b><br />
<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/tv9-coverage-of-superdrive-in-bengaluru.html">TV9 Coverage</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/bengaluru-landmark-pics.html">Blr landmark pics</a> *<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/nanos-in-front-of-vidhana-soudha.html"> Nanos in front of Vidhana Soudha</a> * <br />
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<b>Day 19: Bangalore to Kolhapur</b><br />
This was the longest route in our entire trip, but covered in about 12 hours or 9.5 hours excluding break. We drove across the state of Karnataka and re-entered Maharastra at Kolhapur, through which we'd already passed during our Pune-Goa journey, thus completing full circle.<br />
<a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-19-bengaluru-kolhapur.html">Blr-Kolhapur in pics</a> * <br />
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<b>Day 20: Kolhapur landmark activities</b><br />
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We covered two circles and a heritage building in Kolhapur...<br />
Posts: <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/radio-mirchi-rj-manish-speaks-about.html">RJ Manish on Nano</a> * RJ Anaya on Nano * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/shalini-palace-kolhapur.html">Shalini Palace Kolhapur</a> * <a href="http://superdrive-greenroute.blogspot.com/2010/06/day20-kolhapur-nanos-at-tararani-chowk.html">Nano's at Taramani Chow</a>k * <br />
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That's how our day 11 to day 20 went... Standby for moreSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-10356956998359516232010-06-24T20:18:00.000+05:302010-06-24T20:18:57.208+05:30Kolhapur Radio winners speak about their Nano RideKolhapur Radio Winners spoke to the RJ about their Nano Experience...<br />
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</table>For the first time in the trip we all sat down comfortably on the floor and ate something. (Except for our event manager, Shiva, who couldn't sit down due to an injury.<br />
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Above: Nitu, Ravi Mehta and Shiva of Shobiz.<br />
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The food was great and homely and was quite a break from our regular hotel foodSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-90722217176201018462010-06-24T17:58:00.000+05:302010-06-24T17:58:05.336+05:30A biker slips off...As we left Kolhapur and headed to Solhapur, it started raining.<br />
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We were driving on a 2 lane road and suddenly became witness to an incident... A bike rider skidded off the road and fell down. Bike fell upon him and he was struggling to get out. <br />
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This was the first incident we witnessed during our trip.<br />
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How's it inside? A curious person peeks inside the Nano... At Surat<br />
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Saar, idu diesel nalli barutta? (Sir, is this available in diesel?) an Autodrive in Bengaluru asks us<br />
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Standby for more such photos...Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-76135180058070376922010-06-23T06:22:00.000+05:302010-06-23T06:22:26.798+05:30What my schedule is like, on a Travel dayThose who are not aware of my road trip, often ask me how was my weekend... For past 21 days, there's been no weekday or weekend for me. All my days are classified into either of the two categoris... Travel day and City Events day.<br />
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If it is a travel day, it means most of the day will be spent in the car, driving from one city to another. We'll have a flag off from the city dealer in the morning and then the journey starts. Depending on the distance the start time varies. If it is shorter distance (<300kms) then we start by 10am kind or if its long, say 400-500kms, then we start early- 5-6am.<br />
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At times we'll have test drive winners and media people accompanying us. Tata Motors officials who join us for the route would also enjoy driving.<br />
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With a few stops for fuel, lunch or visiting any Tata Dealers enroute, we would reach the destination city by evening. We keep track of expenses, kms done, fuel economy and so on. There was only one exceptional case where we couldn't reach the destination by evening and had to make an unscheduled halt at Calicut.<br />
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Once we reach the destination city, cars will be handed over to respective Tata Motors dealer there, our event Manager Shiva would brief the officials there on the journey so far, plan for next two days and what's expected from their end. Dealers would provide two Nano cars, one each to be displayed at the Mall and the customer meet venue hotel. Other than that they'd provide assistance in terms of routes etc.<br />
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Then I'll be dropped off at my hotel... I open the laptop and check how good is the internet connection. My work starts then, uploading photos, blog posts, checking mails, sending high res photos by email to a few people and so on... Usually internet speeds will be just manageable to poor in most of the cities, particularly inside the room. Of late I have started getting out of the room and sitting in the open, hoping for better connectivity.<br />
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I scan the menu, order something for dinner and call it a day.Superdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138291061063749628.post-55791000270913288112010-06-22T13:59:00.001+05:302010-06-22T13:59:00.373+05:302 More cities for Green Route: Solhapur and NasikSadly we've only 2 more cities to cover under green route... <br />
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We'll be heading towards Solhapur today and you can catch the Nanos at Dutta mandir chowk, City park and Saat rasta chowk tomorrow.<br />
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Our last city will be Nasik, which we'll cover on 25th of June.<br />
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Residents of Nasik can catch us at Panchavati, Dadasaheb phalke memorial and Muktihdam temple.<br />
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All 3 routes will divert to Mumbai on 28th where Mr Ratan Tata is expected to flag in the convoysSuperdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897163771074273100noreply@blogger.com0