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Close encounter with super-fast train
Thursday, 12 Jun, 2008 – 22:01 | View Comments
Close encounter with super-fast train

Watch carefully how the couple misses an oncoming super-fast train in India.

BMW GINA outrageously sexy concept with skin
Wednesday, 11 Jun, 2008 – 2:30 | View Comments
BMW GINA outrageously sexy concept with skin

This concept has got to be the most outlandish one ever to hit the automobile industry. My jaw dropped when the doors of this beauty opened. Imagine a car with skin…lovely

Must have gadget for your car in Kuwait
Thursday, 5 Jun, 2008 – 15:04 | View Comments
Must have gadget for your car in Kuwait

 
Would love to have this on my car…with the flick of a button the message can be conveyed clearly. The only drawback is that the gadget is configured to use a preset of following emoticons… *sigh* if only I could draw more colorful emoticons

More information [LINK]

WTF: Omani taxi!!
Monday, 19 May, 2008 – 14:55 | View Comments
WTF: Omani taxi!!

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You have gotta be kidding me..I hope this is not a photoshoped version. Would love to get taxi ride in this beauty…!!

‘No Mobile’ Traffic law is fun
Monday, 19 May, 2008 – 8:49 | View Comments
‘No Mobile’ Traffic law is fun

Ever since the traffic department has banned the usage of mobile phone since May 1, we have all been through the drills of using hands-free while driving around Kuwait. But I guess the better part of this law has been to observe the other drivers. Here are some of my observations:

1. The juggler syndrome:
Most of [...]

Someone needs a lecture in history!
Thursday, 1 May, 2008 – 7:52 | View Comments
Someone needs a lecture in history!

..wonder how long before the authorities realize the blunder on this car, and take some action.

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Lifestyle : Made in China : Amazing pictures
Wednesday, 30 Apr, 2008 – 17:43 | View Comments
Lifestyle : Made in China : Amazing pictures

 

Virtual tour of Airbus A-380 cockpit
Sunday, 6 Apr, 2008 – 15:01 | View Comments
Virtual tour of Airbus A-380 cockpit

This is the closest most of us will come to flying err..cancel that..visiting the cockpit of A-380 Airbus. Follow this link to view the cockpit of Airbus A-380 in Virtual mode. You can have a complete 360 degree tour in all directions, and just in case you have time to kill, count the number of [...]

Mercedes in Chrome glory
Sunday, 6 Apr, 2008 – 14:45 | View Comments
Mercedes in Chrome glory

 

Vacation mode: Modus Operandi
Wednesday, 2 Jan, 2008 – 21:23 | View Comments
Vacation mode: Modus Operandi

While in India, the best way to travel around the city area is on a two-wheeler be it a bike, scooter [vespa], bicycle or plain old two feet. I have been a bikey since school days..yep you heard it right, had my own motor-cycle from school. So my preference has always been a good city [...]

Bus Spotting in Kuwait
Sunday, 9 Dec, 2007 – 12:41 | View Comments
Bus Spotting in Kuwait

Classic Routemaster
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[IC Bus - American yellow school bus]
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[KPTC - Kuwait Government - Bus]
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[City Bus - Private company]
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Timings for Doha Entertainment City
Monday, 29 Oct, 2007 – 11:15 | View Comments
Timings for Doha Entertainment City

updates : Thank you coordinator for the timings and working day updates
A reader of ChillNite asked about the opening and closing timings for Doha Entertainment City. Well here are the details:
Opening Days:
Every day except Saturday Sunday , Monday is dedicated for women
Opening Hours:
Summer:
5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m
Winter:
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mon. to [...]

India Day at Doha Entertainment City: 26th Oct. 2007
Thursday, 25 Oct, 2007 – 14:58 | View Comments
India Day at Doha Entertainment City: 26th Oct. 2007

India Day is being celebrated at Doha Entertainment City on Friday 26th Oct. 2007. The tickets will be available from Doha Entertainment City only. Entry would cost KD 3.500 per person. Rides are inclusive [free]. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues till 4 p.m. In the evening there will be stage shows.

Say hello to MINI Clubman ‘the other MINI’
Monday, 30 Jul, 2007 – 12:57 | View Comments
Say hello to MINI Clubman ‘the other MINI’

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MINI Clubman incorporates a rather ingenious door configuration on the right side of the car. The “Clubdoor” swings open in the opposing direction relative to the main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seating area. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable [...]