BMW has stretched the wheelbase of the 3 Series sedan to offer more rear-seat space. Has this diluted the fun of the sports sedan or have they perfected it even more? W

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs 3 Series: Does size matter? | autoX

BMW has stretched the wheelbase of the 3 Series sedan to offer more rear-seat space. Has this diluted the fun of the sports sedan or have they perfected it even more? We pitch the new 3 Series Gran Limousine or the 3 Series Long-Wheelbase, against the regular 3 Series sedan to find out. For this comparison, we pitched the diesel versions of the sedan, 320d spec, and drove them back-to-back to come to a concrete conclusion.&nbsp;

BMW has stretched the wheelbase of the 3 Series sedan to offer more rear-seat space. Has this diluted the fun of the sports sedan or have they perfected it even more? We pitch the new 3 Series Gran Limousine or the 3 Series Long-Wheelbase, against the regular 3 Series sedan to find out. For this comparison, we pitched the diesel versions of the sedan, 320d spec, and drove them back-to-back to come to a concrete conclusion.

Sandhiya helps the young children at the Chinnampathi settlement who do not have access to online classes.

Sandhiya helps the young children at the Chinnampathi settlement who do not have access to online classes.

The Tamil Nadu state government has allowed some industrial units, including automakers, in and around the capital city of Chennai, to operate at 100 per cent capaci

The Tamil Nadu state government has allowed some industrial units, including automakers, in and around the capital city of Chennai, to operate at 100 per cent capacity from June 21, 2021. The announcement comes after weeks of conflict between plant workers and the management of some of the global auto brands present in the state. This includes Renault-Nissan, Hyundai and Ford after workers raised safety concerns with respect to COVID-19. The auto carmakers had to halt production at their plants for several days last month after workers protested and some went on strike. However, about 75 per cent of the collective workforce of vehicle manufacturers is yet to be vaccinated. As of June 17, 2021, the Chennai plants of some of these companies were functioning at over 90 per cent of the workforce capacity.

The 2021 Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy has been announced by the state government that will provide Rs. 870 crore as subsidy support over the next four years. The

The 2021 Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy has been announced by the state government that will provide Rs. 870 crore as subsidy support over the next four years. The government will offer a subsidy of up to ₹ 1.5 lakh on the purchase of an electric car or Rs. 10,000 per kWh. Electric two-wheelers and electric three-wheelers will have subsidies of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. The policy also says that all electric vehicles will be exempt from registration fees as well. Furthermore, the Gujarat government has green-lit setting up 250 new EV chargers across the state with 278 units already deployed. The policy also includes setting up EV charging stations at commercial and housing infrastructures, while the government will also provide 25 per cent capital subsidy for setting up charging stations Gujarat plans to have at least two lakh electric vehicles on the roads in the next four years.

MINI India has launched the 2021 range of its 3-door hot hatch with prices starting at Rs. 38 lakh for the base 3-door hatch, while the MINI 3-Door convertible is pr

MINI India has launched the 2021 range of its 3-door hot hatch with prices starting at Rs. 38 lakh for the base 3-door hatch, while the MINI 3-Door convertible is priced at Rs. 44 lakh. The range-topping MINI John Cooper Works, meanwhile, is priced at Rs. 45.50 lakh. All are prices ex-showroom India. The new MINI range is offered only with petrol engines and come to India as Completely Built Units. Power on the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works continues to come from the 2.0-litre, twin-turbo petrol engine that puts out 228 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed steptronic gearbox. The standard version gets the same engine with power detuned to 189 bhp and 280 Nm with paired with a DCT unit. The MINI continues to sport the quirky but fun cabin design while the design remains as iconic as always. Bookings for the new MINI range are now open at dealerships pan India.

- The workers of a South African subspecies of honeybee can clone themselves, with one individual having done so many millions of times over the past 30 years.

- The workers of a South African subspecies of honeybee can clone themselves, with one individual having done so many millions of times over the past 30 years. 
- Some of the clones can even develop into queens that can take over the hive.

For people on the spiritual path, full moon nights are conducive for meditation as nature gives you a free ride of energy. Sadhguru will be offering a monthly full m

For people on the spiritual path, full moon nights are conducive for meditation as nature gives you a free ride of energy. Sadhguru will be offering a monthly full moon Satsang, opening a doorway to seekers across the globe to imbibe the spiritual possibilities of a full moon night.
 This Satsang can be an unprecedented possibility to render every full moon night into a stepping stone towards realizing your ultimate nature.
Sign up:&nbsp;http://isha.sadhguru.org/satsang

The Oppo X 2021 is a rollable concept phone that is a bit different from your regular run-of-the-mill foldable/flip phones. It unrolls with an extended display that

The Oppo X 2021 is a rollable concept phone that is a bit different from your regular run-of-the-mill foldable/flip phones. It unrolls with an extended display that makes it look like a tablet and it blurs the line between a phone and a tablet. We got to try our hands on the Oppo X 2021 concept phone and we feel it changes the game completely.

And we have another exclusive from carandbike! Yamaha Motor is working on developing a new electric scooter specifically for India, carandbike can confirm. While the

And we have another exclusive from carandbike! Yamaha Motor is working on developing a new electric scooter specifically for India, carandbike can confirm. While the electric two-wheeler will be targeted at the Indian market, it will also be sold in other global markets. Yamaha is adopting a wait and watch policy to see how India's EV policy develops, or what roadmap the government formulates for electric vehicles. carandbike has learnt that the EV strategy is very much on the table for Yamaha in India, provided the roadmap facilitates the adoption of EV technology, backed with a holistic infrastructure. Yamaha already has the technology internationally and is selling electric scooters in Taiwan. It is likely that the electric two-wheeler for India will borrow some of the technology from the Taiwanese model. Yamaha has not announced a launch timeline for the electric offering.

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced discounts across its entire model line-up for the month of June, barring the Thar off-roader. The Indian carmaker has listed th

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra has announced discounts across its entire model line-up for the month of June, barring the Thar off-roader. The Indian carmaker has listed these benefits on its official website that starts from Rs. 16,500 to Rs. 3.01 lakh. This includes cash offer, exchange bonus, corporate discount, and additional offers. Starting with the flagship Mahindra Alturas, the SUV gets total benefits of up to Rs. 3.01 lakh which comprises a cash offer of Rs. 2.2 lakh, exchange bonus of Rs. 50,000 and a corporate discount of Rs. 11,500. There are other offers worth Rs. 20,000.
Next up is the Mahindra KUV100 NXT that comes with a total discount of Rs. 61,055 and includes a cash offer of Rs. 38,000, an exchange bonus of Rs. 20,000 and a corporate discount of up to Rs. 3,000.
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The XUV300 subcompact SUV also gets benefits of up to Rs. 44,000, while the Mahindra Marazzo gets benefits of up to Rs. 40,000. The maximum discount offered on the Mahindra Scorpio is Rs. 36,042, while customers can save up to Rs. 1.89 lakh on the XUV500. Lastly, the Mahindra Bolero gets the least discount possible of Rs. 16,500 and includes cash benefits, exchange bonus and a corporate discount. These offers are valid up till June 30, 2021. Do check with your local Mahindra dealer for the best deals

Jaguar India has begun accepting bookings for the performance-spec F-Pace SVR. The new Jaguar F-Pace SVR will join the new F-Pace facelift that went on sale in India

Jaguar India has begun accepting bookings for the performance-spec F-Pace SVR. The new Jaguar F-Pace SVR will join the new F-Pace facelift that went on sale in India earlier this month. The performance SUV promises to be faster, more luxurious and more refined than the older model. Power on the F-Pace will come from the 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine tuned for 543 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SUV is capable of sprinting from 0-100 kmph in flat 4 seconds and gets All-Whee Drive as standard. The F-Pace SVR also promises to be more agile than before and is packed with more features and technology upgrades. Jaguar is yet to announce the launch date for the SUV but we expect the model to arrive sometime later this year.

24-year-old Vismaya Nair was found dead at her husband Kiran’s house in Kollam district. Two days before she was found dead, Vismaya sent messages to her cousi

24-year-old Vismaya Nair was found dead at her husband Kiran&rsquo;s house in Kollam district. Two days before she was found dead, Vismaya sent messages to her cousin, alleging physical abuse by her husband.

The Nagaon district administration on Monday conducted an eviction drive on government lands at Shantipur Jaladhar under Batadrava constituency in Nagaon district.</

The Nagaon district administration on Monday conducted an eviction drive on government lands at Shantipur Jaladhar under Batadrava constituency in Nagaon district.
A vast area of the government land of Batadrava have been encroached upon illegally. The Nagaon district administration carried out an eviction drive demolishing fisheries which were made illegally. These unauthorized fisheries are creating the river to lose their original track. It is also one of the causes for the cracks in the wall of the historical Doul temple in Batadrava.
The district administration conducts this eviction drive to protect the Batadrava area and the historical Doul temple
Addressing the media, the Nagaon district administration official says, "Today Nagaon district administration demolished fisheries in Jaladhar under Batadrava constituency. They were illegally constructed in unauthorized places. To protect the historical Doul temple we have contacted the eviction drive."

The State Government issued a new SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) with certain modifications on Monday. The State Disaster Management Authority issues the followi

The State Government issued a new SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) with certain modifications on Monday. The State Disaster Management Authority issues the following directives which will remain in force w.e.f 5 AM of June 22, 2021 until further notice.
1. In case, the test reports of COVID-19 positive patients in any area reaches 5% or more in urban areas and 10% or more in rural areas in the last one week , the District Magistrate will notify such areas as containment zone.
2. There shall be a total ban on the movement of individuals from 2 PM to 5 AM in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
3. In South Salmara, Majuli, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Udalguri, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao and Charaideo where the positive cases are showing less than 400 cumulatively in the last 10 days, the conditions of lockdown are at relax and movement of individuals will be daily allowed from 5 AM to 5 PM .
4. Districts where the total number of cases are persistently showing high in their numbers, especially Cachar, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Nagaon will be under a close watch.
5. In case there is no improvement in the COVID-19 status in these districts,a stricter restrictions may follow.
6. All Government and Private Employees who have taken both doses of COVID-19 vaccine needs to attend office mandatorily.
7. Government, semi-government officers in the rank of Deputy Secretary and above and senior executives in the Non-Government sector along with their key support staff will have to attend the office for emergency and urgent works irrespective of their vaccination status.
8. Essential emergency Services, Law Enforcement Services, and Election work will continue working without any restrictions.
9. Pregnant women employees and women with children of 5 years or below working under any government or private organizations irrespective of their grade shall be eligible to work from home.
10. Persons with disabilities working in any Government/PSU/ Financial Institutions/Private organizations shall be exempted from attending duties in consonance with the O.M No.11013/9/2014/Estt.(A.l ll) dated 1st April, 2020 issued by DoPT, Gol. However, they may be encouraged to work from home.
11. All Public transport authorities shall enforce COVID-19 appropriate behavior along with seating inside the vehicles, carriers, containers, etc.
12. Auto Rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and taxis shall operate with one driver and two passengers maintaining social distancing.
13. Pillion riding will be totally prohibited in two wheelers, except with women and children.
14. Wearing of face mask is mandatory even for a single person driving a vehicle. In case of several persons travelling in any private car, up to 100 % of its seating capacity, wearing a face mask is absolute mandatory for all .
15. All Educational Institutions shall continue to provide quality virtual options. No physical classes are allowed.
16. For marriages, the only religious parts will be allowed with the presence of a maximum of 10 (ten) persons.
17. All Religious places shall remain closed until further notice.
18. All inter-district transport services and movement of people to and from other districts shall remain suspended until further notice.
19. Shop owners shall ensure minimum six feet distance among customers and shall not allow more than 5 persons inside the shop, at a time.

Two people lost their lives. Three houses near to the unit were also damaged due to the impact of the explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit&nbs

Two people lost their lives. Three houses near to the unit were also damaged due to the impact of the explosion&nbsp;at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit&nbsp; in a house at Thayilpatti in Sattur.

In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, DJ Sheizwood talks about his journey from a bhajan singer to the go-to person for remixes. He also shares his views on h

In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, &nbsp;DJ Sheizwood talks about his journey from a bhajan singer to the go-to person for remixes. He also shares his views on how the music industry has changed over the years and what role do reality shows play in nurturing talent.

The seventh international yoga day is being celebrated across the world. From Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Borde

The seventh international yoga day is being celebrated across the world. From Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Border Security Force (BSF) - armed forces took part in the celebration to mark the day. On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly had declared June 21 as &lsquo;international day of yoga&rsquo;.

Lenovo has brought the world's first foldable laptop to India. Yes, we've been using the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold for about a week now, and here's what we think about

Lenovo has brought the world's first foldable laptop to India. Yes, we've been using the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold for about a week now, and here's what we think about it so far. Stay tuned for our full review of the device.

We had a chance to play a few rounds of Battlegrounds mobile India in early access and here is a look at how the game differs from PUBG Mobile India.

We had a chance to play a few rounds of Battlegrounds mobile India in early access and here is a look at how the game differs from PUBG Mobile India.

Yoga is a technology to go beyond all compulsions, and access the divinity present in every human being. This International Day of Yoga, Isha is offering various sim

Yoga is a technology to go beyond all compulsions, and access the divinity present in every human being. This International Day of Yoga, Isha is offering various simple Yogic practices online for free. Take the first step towards crafting your inner wellbeing!
#InIsTheOnlyWayOut #InternationalDayOfYoga

Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Topon Kumar Gogoi on Sunday paid a visit to the residence of Ritumoni Hazarika at Hahchara in Sivasagar district. Ritumoni Hazarika is currently

Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Topon Kumar Gogoi on Sunday paid a visit to the residence of Ritumoni Hazarika at Hahchara in Sivasagar district. Ritumoni Hazarika is currently suffering from critical illness.
MP Topon Kumar Gogoi also offers some financial assistance to Ritumoni Hazarika and he got her shifted to Brahmaputra Nursing Home in Dibrugarh district for her further treatment, praying for her speedy recovery. She is 30 years old.
Addressing the media, MP Topon Kumar Gogoi said, "Today I visited the residence of Ritumoni Hazarika at Hahchara in Sivasagar district after learning about her critical condition. I offered some financial assistance and shifted her to Brahmaputra Nursing Home which is located in Dibrugarh district for her further treatment, praying for her speedy recovery."

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