Petra Todorovich, lead author of High-Speed Rail: International Lessons for U.S. Policy Makers, published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, say that high speed rail in the U.S. is troubled but far from dead.
For years artificial muscles have promised to deliver a more flexible, more durable alternative to electric motors and hydraulic systems. These lab-made actuators are usually created by putting an electrical charge into a piece of polymer or into an…
A study by Deloitte has shown that only 2% – 4% of their responders would buy an electric vehicle (EV). The interesting thing about the study is that the study was conducted to get a sense of potential EV demand around the world through some 13,000 survey respondents. The major take away from the study [...]
Wrik Sen: Chairs with the conventional design have almost become a thing of the past. Whether it’s the fabric, shape, size or simply the theme, a variety of options are now on offer to add to a unique ambience and appeal, such as the Timothy Oulton Aviator chair.
Clara is a loyal, loving and intelligent girl who has so far lived a very sheltered life. She is looking for owners who would take her for lots of walks and spend lots of time with her. Clara can live with older children, but has no experience with cat…
The chemical elements–the varieties of atoms existing in nature and even some that are manmade–are an endless source of fascination . But something about them remains mysterious to most people, perhaps even to a lot of chemists. [More]
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Wrik Sen: Glenlivet’s name has traditionally been on the list of famous whiskey connoisseurs since the 18th century, when it was initially made available for sale. Under the aegis of Gordon and MacPhail’s ‘Generations’ label, Glenlivet has been known for so
Whether you love it or hate, for many the iPad is now the default tablet for all but the most diehard Android fans. Now one music instrument company wants to make it part of your default music studio set-up.
Wrik Sen: Clubbing seems to be the next object of exclusivity and
high-end couture display. In past, we showed you the 2-20 club. It happens to be
one of the most exclusive and expensive clubs in the world, with only 20 member
slots in its list, and which gives t
Megha Chaturvedi: Leica, a company known for its meticulously handcrafted limited edition cameras, has rolled out an elegant Leica M9-P silver red leather set limited edition camera. The camera is decked with attractive red color leather and is provided with an additional
Megha Chaturvedi: Destination
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of a
private luxury resort, Naka Island, which is located at the coast of Phuket.
This beautiful Island resort will be opened to public in November this year. Situated
at Thailand’s southe
Dice has had a rough life and is understandably a little nervous around new people. However, once he gets to know you he is very loving and enjoys his cuddles. In fact, all he wants is a soft place to sleep and lots of cuddles. Do you have a nice quiet…
Wrik Sen: Having a flight with luxurious amenities might have a click with the uber-rich vacationers, but the executives seem to demand more. To cater to their needs, Gulf Air has launched the world’s first aircraft with live television and internet on flight,
Megha Chaturvedi: Famous personalities are not just known for their deeds but also for the style they carry. Not necessarily extravagant, but some people made statement in their own subtle and elegant way. One such personality was India’s first president Dr. Rajendra P
Sasha is a lovely, friendly girl who finds herself in rescue due to a marriage breakup. This beautiful lady gets along with children of all ages and with other dogs (so long as she is not on the lead!). Sasha would love to be part of a family again. Ca…
If you grew up in the 1980s, here’s a cute video shows every toy you ever dreamed of owning in just two minutes.
Don’t you hate it when you sit down at a table in a restaurant, and your hand happens to feel a big glob of used gum under the table? Finally there’s a solution. Rev7 is the first chewing gum that has been engineered so that it’s easy to remove, and ev…
Nandini Maheshwari: With the holiday season around, everyone is thinking of gift ideas to shop for their near and dear ones. Just in time for Christmas, Sigma Germany has announced a limited edition Sigma SD1 that comes in a removable, hand-made wooden case to whet your ap
Wrik Sen: Just when we had summed up our Top 10 limited edition cars for 2011, we see the Lotus Evora S GP edition, which will be launched in a limited
edition of just 3 units. These limited edition cars will take auto-lovers to
the era of the 60’s and 70’s,
Wrik Sen: The year 2011 so far, has seen a number of limited edition cars being launched. Catering to different events and themes, these limited edition cars have been the apple of every auto-lovers’ eyes hence garnering significant attention. Following is the li
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