Music review: Alone, Loved & Lost (Malayalam Pop - Rashee)

01 - Ekanaay - Vineeth Sreenivasan -
Vineeth Srinivasan is at his usual best in Ekanaay and Rashee adds amazing support with a remarkable tune and inventive arrangements . I'll rate this song with 3.2 out of 5

02 - Akalukayano - Rashee
This is a sentimental song, had some influence of a devotional touch. Even as the composer gets behind the mike for the brooding and melodic Akalukayano. But i felt this songs a bit incomplete..
I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5

03 - Iniyethu Janmam - Gayathri.
Pritam-styled orchestration adds character to Gayathri’s Iniyethu janman while its second interlude showcases Rashee’s mighty ambitions! YES this is a wonderful song... I'll rate this song with 3.5 out of 5

04 - En Ormakal - Rashee
This song starts with rocking beats,,,Has a western mild rock touch in this song... has a lot of guitar worked in this.. En ormakal’s mild rock base is interesting..I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5

05 - Orkkunu Njan - Karthik
5 out of 5.. Both for singing and the Music.. Karthik’s delightful vocals aid the melody in Orkkunu njan.. I'll say this is the best song of the album.

06 - Ormakale Ormakale - Benny Dayal, Rashee
Benny Dayal’s Ormakale is a pacier number. This will be the song i'll wish to perform from this album, if i have a chance.. I'll rate this song with 4 out of 5.

07 - Innen Nenjile - Franco
Franco’s Innen nejile is the another album pacier number - catchy and arranged sensibly.
I'll rate this song with 3 out of 5.

Rashee’s imaginative tunes work pretty well in this oddly titled album! Overall Rating : 3.5

HONDA JAZZ Specs : Sometimes, we have to pay to be (jazz)y in our country

Honda Jazz 1.2 i-vtec Indian Version

key details:

varients: only one

engine:

1.2 i-vtec
displacement:1198 cc
valve gear: SOHC
valves per cylinder: 16 valves, 4 per cylinder
max power: 90 ps (89bhp) @ 6000 rpm
max torque: 110 NM (11.2 kg-m) @ 4800 rpm
fuel delivery: PGM-FI

dimensions:

length: 3900 mm
width: 1695 mm
height: 1525 mm
wheelbase: 2500 mm
ground clearence: 160 mm
fuel tank capacity: 42 litres

transmission: 5-speed manual, 5F+1R, all forward speeds synchromesh with overdrive on 4th and 5th gear

steering: electric power assisted, rack and pinion

suspension:

front: McPherson strut with stabiliser bar
rear: H shaped torsion beam with stabiliser bar

brakes:

front: ventilated disc
rear: self adjusting drum, leading and trailing shoe type

wheels and tyres:

steel rims
5.5J X 15 wheels
tyre size: 175/65 R 15 tubeless

alloy wheels: not available

key features:

safety
ABS
dual SRS airbags
G-CON
fog lamps not standard, will be in accessories

exterior
colour keyed bumpers, door handles and side mirrors
15-inch wheels with full wheel cover

interior:
manual A/c with heater, 4-speed blower
integrated 2-DIN advanced audio with MP3/WMA capability
4 speakers, 2 tweeters
steering mounted audio controls
innovative storage spaces
driver's seat adjust
tilt steering
CD player
remote keyless entry with immobiliser
rear foldable seat
adjustible front and rear head restraints
rear wash/wipe with intermittant/ defogger
fuel consumption/ distance to empty meter

colour options:

crystal black
tafeta white
habanero red
alabaster silver
polished metal
bold beige
bluish silver

Honda Motorcycle unveils new version (PGM-FI) of CBF Stunner

Motorcycles and Scooter India (HMSI) today launched a new version of its 125 cc sports bike - CBF Stunner - priced at Rs 64,630 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The launch is part of the company's strategy to increase its sales in the Indian two-wheeler market.

"Last fiscal we sold about 10.7 lakh units of two-wheelers and this year we are targeting 12 per cent increase at 12.5 lakh units. And the CBF Stunner will play an important role," HMSI Chief Executive Officer Shinji Aoyama told reporters here.

The new bike will be equipped with PGM-FI (Programme Fuel Injection) technology, which gives more power, the company said.

It will be available in the market by the first week of June, it added.

According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the total two-wheeler sales in the last financial year increased by 2.60 per cent at 74,37,670 units compared to 72,49,278 units in FY'08. PTI RKL BSM SM 05261243 DELHI

When You Say Nothing At All - RONAN KEATING

"When You Say Nothing At All"

It's amazing
How you can speak
Right to my heart
Without saying a word,
You can light up the dark
Try as I may
I could never explain
What I hear when
You don't say a thing

[CHORUS:]
The smile on your face
Lets me know
That you need me
There's a truth
In your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says
You'll catch me
Whenever I fall
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all

All day long
I can hear people
Talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
(The crowd)
Try as they may
They could never define
What's been said
Between your
Heart and mine

[Repeat chorus twice]

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)

The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me

[Repeat chorus]

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)

The smile on your face
The truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand
Let's me know
That you need me

(You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all
You say it best
When you say
Nothing at all)

SEMA 2008: Knight XV - THE WORLD'S LARGEST, MOST LUXURIOUS, HANDCRAFTED, BIOFUEL POWERED FULLY ARMORED SUV

The first word that came to mind when we saw the Knight XV was this: warthog. Sure, there are other words you could use, but consider this: it's not attractive, it's ridiculously tough, it's called in to deal with nasty situations and it kills things, all of which tend to be the traits of vehicles that earn the moniker "warthog." Based on the Gurkha military vehicle, the 10,000-pound, Ford F-350 Super Duty-based Knight XV is armored to an unspecified degree, but looks like it will stop more than a pea-shooter. It's got a 6.8-liter V10 that packs 400 hp and 500 lb-ft to keep you moving, and inboard ABS brakes to get you stopped. Those tires are 40-inchers wrapped around 20-inch aircraft-grade wheels. Oh, and it also runs on E85, which means it's more environmentally friendly than any other warthog. Except the hairy one. Check out the specs after the jump, and the gallery of high-res photos below featuring details shots and images of the interior, as well

CANADIAN COMPANY UNVEILS THE KNIGHT XV™ -- THE WORLD'S LARGEST, MOST LUXURIOUS, HANDCRAFTED, BIOFUEL POWERED FULLY ARMORED SUV

Conquest Vehicles Inc., the Toronto-based company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of fully armored, ultra-luxurious, handcrafted sport utility vehicles has unveiled its flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV™ at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas, announced William Maizlin, President, Conquest Vehicles, Inc. Inspired by the Gurkha military vehicle, the KNIGHT XV™ is an ultra-luxurious handcrafted, Bio-fuel powered fully armored SUV. The KNIGHT XV™ is powered by a V10, 6.8-liter engine and sits on a commercial class chassis. It provides 400 hp and 498-ft lbs of torque. The KNIGHT XV™ is priced at $295,000 USD. Only 100 will be made available as a limited first run. Each vehicle takes 1,500 hours to build by hand.


The KNIGHT XV™ offers interior appointments including Wilton Wool luxury carpeting; Andrew Muirhead leather; 6-way electric leather boardroom-style seating; Tandem sunroof glass with privacy shades; Personal side-mounted lap top stations; LED cabin lighting; Alpine AM, FM, CD, DVD navigation and Bluetooth equipment; TV Monitors; Night vision and rear op camera system and Playstation 3 (PS3). The cabin's 283-cubic-foot interior is larger than the interior of most SUV's on the road today and can comfortably seat six professional basketball players.

The KNIGHT-XV™ is built using ballistic hardened steel making it fully armored including ballistic fiberglass fenders, bumper and up to 64 mm. (2.5 inches) transparent armor (glass). The KNIGHT XV™ is 240" in length, 98" in width with a ground clearance of 14" and stands at 100". It's wheelbase is 141" and has an armored curb weight of 10,000 pounds. The vehicle holds 40 gallons of fuel and sits on four, LT40X13.50R20 Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ tires with ballistic run flats. Additionally, the KNIGHT XV™ contains an E-85 Ethanol conversion system (Flex Fuel) with California emission certification, thereby making it certified in all 50 States.

Exterior Appointments The KNIGHT XV is built using ballistic hardened steel, making it fully armoured including ballistic fiberglass fenders, bumper and up to 64 mm (2 and a 1/2 inches) transparent armour (glass).
Ballistic Run-flat tire system: Tires and Rims: 40" tires with specialized custom designed and engineered 20" rims that utilize forged 6061 aluminum - the same used on commercial aircraft landing gear. The outer flange was reinforced to exceed to four times the normal impact testing required for standard wheels. Coupled with its ballistic run flat tire system it creates the pinnacle of safety in tire and wheel system exceeding anything on the market today.
The Ballistic Run-Flat System: The ballistic run flat system is custom build for the KNIGHT XV vehicle by one of the most reputable manufacturers in the industry. This lightweight, high strength tire insert adds a real measure of safety and performance to the KNIGHT XV vehicle (for more information please visit our website). Interior Appointments Interior features: • Wilton Wool luxury carpeting • Andrew Muirhead luxury leather • Spacious extended interior • Leather 6 way electric conference seating • Tandem sunroof glass with privacy shades • Personal side mounted lap top stations • LED cabin lighting • Alpine AM,FM,CD,DVD Navigation and Blue tooth equipment • TV monitors • Night vision** FLIR PathfindIR Thermal imaging Camera (front & back) with rear op camera system
• PlayStation 3® (PS3) gaming console • Cabin's interior: 283-cubic-feet
** FLIR PathFindIR is standard equipment on all Knight XV vehicles sold in North America.

Knight XV Specifications Length 240" (6096 mm) Width 98" (2489 mm) Ground clearance 14" (355 mm) Height 100" (2540 mm) The KNIGHT XV is built on a Ford F350 commercial platform chassis (making parts easily accessible globally) Engine: 6.8L V10 gas power plant with E-85 Ethanol Conversion system - Flex Fuel with California emission (making it certified in all 50 US States). Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Horsepower: 400 HP and torque 498 ft lbs. 4 X 4: Four wheel drive with locking hubs 4.30 ratio limited slip differential transmission: 5-speed automatic Brakes: Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes Wheelbase: 141" (3576 mm) GVWR: 13,000lbs (5,896 kg) Armoured Curb Weight: The finished vehicle weight is approximately 10,000 lbs. (4,545 kg) Fuel tank: 40 gallons (US) (151Litres) Air conditioning: Factory Air conditioning Tires: Four LT40X13.50R20 Mickey Thompson Baja Radial ATZ with ballistic run flats Vehicle armour: The armour specifications as well as the levels of armour are available upon request.