Ramu and Goldy are two babies separated at a tattoo parlor in India under tragic circumstances. 30 years later, Ramu, now an auto rickshaw driver and Goldy, an ambulance driver meet at a traffic light. The idea for this film by Arjun Gupte came form his encounters with auto rickshaw drivers in Bangalore and Chennai....Read More
The world’s first ever Sari App teaches anyone how to drape a Sari in a matter of minutes. ‘No more midnight calls to mom or panic moments before an Indian ceremony. Just download the SARI app and in 5 easy steps you can dress yourself perfectly in this exquisite Indian attire.’ Created by Bhavna Sharma...Read More
Cornell University’s ‘Unpacking the Nano‘ exhibition is a critical investigation of the design and potential impact of the latest people’s car: Tata Motors‘ Nano, introduced in India in June 2010. Weighing in at less than 1,400 pounds and just over 10 feet long, the Nano has a 2-cylinder engine and a maximum speed of 65...Read More
‘Super Power’, is an attempt to go beyond long held stereotypes of India and to touch on the personal readings of four Artists from the US, who have spent months interacting with India through the lens of culture. Carrie Fonder from Detroit, Rebecca Layton from Austin, Jenny Mullins from Washington and Lily Stockman from Los Angeles, each have a unique...Read More
TV channel Colors breaks two world records to promote Guinness World Records show. First record, ‘Fastest time to mount a flex billboard’. 100 ft (width) x 20 ft (height), and at a height of over 60 ft, in a record time of 20 minutes and 51 seconds. Second one, ‘Longest parade of rickshaws’. This record...Read More
India’ volunteer-led assessment of educational standards, is nicknamed the “rickshaw method”. India aims to ensure that all children in the 6 to 14 age group attend school and receive good education. Enrolment rates are at about 95%, and a new tax has been introduced to pay for universal primary education. But Rukmini Banerji, director of an...Read More
MeterDown – a must have iPhone app while commuting in Mumbai (Bombay). Just open MeterDown, select your meter reading to see the exact corresponding fare, which reflect both regular and midnight rides. Your very own app to calculate auto rickshaw fare in the Mumbai Suburban Area. Mumbai Auto is compatible with iPhone/iPod touch running iOS...Read More
Delhi may be considered unsafe for women, but that hasn’t stopped Sunita from taking up as odd a job as an autorickshaw driver. Thirty two-year-old Sunita, the national capital’s first female driver, transcends all barriers, living and playing by the rules in a profession dominated by men. “I drive an auto because I enjoy it....Read More
The Adventures of Toto the Auto: A series of books published by FUNOKPLEASE, a Mumbai based publisher of contemporary Indian content for chlidren. Ride with Toto, the autorickshaw and his driver Pattu as they go about solving problems, helping others and having loads of fun along the way. It’s a Rickshaw Challenge for kids. Via:...Read More
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