The 2012 Classic Run is on the way and the press is all over it. Below is a piece from the Deccan Chronicle, titled ‘Get in an auto, give to society‘ ‘The thought of taking the auto to work today may faze you, but you won’t be thinking twice before jumping behind the wheel of...Read More
Nice tube taking during the Mumbai Xpress 2011 by David Williams: ‘The last thing I expected to find at a freeway stop in India was some crazy fellow tourists riding rickshaws round the country! But find them I did and they were happy to tell their story:’Read More
Great piece from The Travel Word on the top 5 rickshaw adventure travel out there. ‘Get ready to tell the best stories about your time as a rickshaw pilot, because we’ve found the top five rickshaws that you are actually allowed to drive. Since 2006, the Rickshaw Challenge has been serving up rickshaw driving trips...Read More
Team ‘urban hikers’ describe below their experience on the latest Rickshaw Challenge Deccan Odyssey 2011 adventure! ‘Goa to Bombay. Seven Teams. Eight Days. Monsoon Rains. It’s the Rickshaw Challenge! To learn how to drive our new ride we were led to the local parade grounds or what some would call a swamp. The monsoon rains...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
Aamir Khan was on a promotional spree for his upcoming flick, ‘3 Idiots’. He has been traveling to various parts of India in costume to promote his film. Newly, when he was traveling in an auto-rickshaw in the look of an old man, his vehicle collided with another three wheeler and luckily, Aamir Khan escaped...Read More
A majority of Indian auto rickshaws have no doors or seatbelts. They are generally yellow or green in colour and have a black roof on the top. Their design varies considerably from place to place. In some locations, they have an extra plank on the seat to accommodate a fourth passenger. In reality it is...Read More
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