The Necessity Files: Hindustan Ambassador and Premier Padmini

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    The Necessity Files: Hindustan Ambassador and Premier Padmini

    India achieved independence from the British in 1947, two years after the Second World War ended. Unlike Japan and Italy, India wasn’t destroyed by...

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    In the mid-80s, apart from Suzuki, some other Japanese brands, perhaps better known globally than Suzuki, also entered India. As was required at that...

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    The Necessity Files: Hindustan Ambassador and Premier Padmini

    India achieved independence from the British in 1947, two years after the Second World War ended. Unlike Japan and Italy, India wasn’t destroyed by...

    Cruise Control: Ralph Teetor

    Cruise control was invented by Ralph Teetor who became blind at the age of 10. An inspirational story for the generations.

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