The iconic Volkswagen Beetle has caught the imagination of well-heeled Indians who do not mind forking out a fortune to buy the bug.
Mclaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the opening practice session of the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International circuit.
In a bid to protect the consumer's interest, the Maharashtra government is planning to issue a directive, by invoking section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to Tata Power to continue supplying power in Mumbai.
"Some of the tariffs (rates) at which agreements were signed in 2007 are unrealistic. If you compare those to PPAs signed in 2010, there is a difference of around 50p to Rs 1 (a unit). Companies are looking at the difference and a lot more are likely to try it (renege)," said a power sector analyst.
A stony-faced Michael Schumacher was brought crashing back down to earth on Saturday when his Mercedes failed to break into the third qualifying session at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Shiv Sena today asked consumers in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra not to pay electricity bills in protest against steep rise in tariffs.
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World champion Jenson Button calmly steered his way through the chaos of a wet Chinese Grand Prix for his second win of the season on Sunday, leading Lewis Hamilton to a McLaren one-two.
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The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking demanded on Thursday that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission revoke the licence of Reliance Energy (REL) and give BEST the right to supply power to Mumbai suburbs. At present, REL caters to the suburban areas and BEST a major part of the city. In fact, MERC had asked both BEST and REL to sign power purchase agreements with TPC.
Jayant Deo, an expert in energy sector has been promoting the concept of power exchange, a common platform for buying and selling power under Electricity Act 2003. His efforts have been fruitful and India's first power exchange will go Live in the first quarter of 2008.
Carmakers are gearing up to launch a number of thrilling cars within a year.
Industrialists in Nasik have strongly opposed the power regualtor's proposal to have 18-32 hours of load-shedding in the industrial areas and implement five-day week to save electricity in Maharashtra.
'Even during the lockdown, we have received many online enquiries and subsequent bookings.'
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Reliance Energy Ltd said on Friday the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has quashed an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission that restricted the company from offering rebates to its retail consumers in the city.
In its decision over a tariff revision proposal submitted by the BEST, the MERC has given this direction.
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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has restrained Mumbai-based power utility and Reliance group company BSES from disconnecting supply to consumers for non-payment of additional security deposit.
Ferrari boss Jean Todt dropped a hint on Sunday that he expects Kimi Raikkonen to be heading for his Formula One team next season.
In absolute terms, prices will go up by Rs 5,500 to Rs 47,000, depending on the model and prevailing prices.
Indian CEOs just want to drive a Mercedes-Benz, despite the bevy of luxury cars that have hit the roads in the recent past.
Contrary to a lot of speculation reported in certain sections of media, Reliance Energy on Tuesday clarified that customer do not have to pay any charge for replacing the meters damaged by rains.
Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.
Upholding an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Bombay high court on Thursday asked Tata Power Company to pay Rs 289 cr
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Officials said the attack could have been aimed at the parliament house.
Merc says it has completed offering petrol option along with diesel variants for all the models that it sells in India
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