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Armour and protection have been part of Indian history from as far back as the Bronze Age. Helmets, large metal breast-plates, chainmail and thick layers of leather have all been used for protection in battle. Survival depended on shielding the human body from harm, and that, in many ways, is basically what we are still doing today with armoured cars and SUVs. While we may not be at war, and pitched battles are thankfully not something we have to contend with, a subset of super HNI’s today still need protection from projectiles, bullets and explosive charges. People like political leaders, business tycoons, members of the judiciary and security forces all require vehicles that can protect them. That’s where companies like JCBL come in. Stealth bomber What started out as a company just adding extra metal and simple bulletproof panes for protection has today morphed into a professional outfit that can arm, protect and remanufacture vehicles to international standards. In fact, JCBL C...

There’s something magnetic about the open road. The rumble of engines, the throttle steady in your hand, the horizon widening with every curve – it’s a feeling every biker knows. But when that journey unfolds with a group of kindred spirits, the experience deepens. It stops being just about the miles and becomes a story of friendship, freedom, and discovery. That was the essence of my journey with Venus Motorcycle Tours across Romania and Bulgaria. This wasn’t just any ride – it was led by superstar Ajith Kumar, who founded the company with his partner Shiva Swaminath. For many of us, this was the perfect mix of adventure and inspiration, with bikers from across the world converging to share the road. “As a rider who often led friends on trips, it felt natural to take the next step. Everyone urged me to start a company of my own – one that would curate biking adventures across the world, shaped by the way I love to travel,” said Ajith Kumar, who rode with Shiva for the first time s...

The Curvv coupe-SUV is one of Tata’s two contenders in the midsize segment. It is essentially a stretched version of the Nexon with a coupe-like roofline. On the inside, the dashboard is lifted straight off the Nexon, but Tata has given it different textures. The Tata Curvv comes equipped with features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seat, and ventilated front seats. The Curvv also gets a touch-based gloss black HVAC control panel with physical toggles for the fan speed and temperature control. The Curvv’s safety suite consists of six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, ESC, disc brakes on all four wheels, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and more. Tata Curvv prices currently range between Rs 9.66 lakh and Rs 18.85 lakh (ex-showroom).  from Autocar India https://ift.tt/URONJfg